Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

GWENDOLYN A. BLANEY

Gwendolyn A. Blaney, 92, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away March 13, 2019, at her home in Vincent, Ohio.  She was born on July 19, 1926 in Malaga, Ohio, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sarah (Beardmore) Moore.

She was a long standing member of the Myrtle Beach Church of Christ and...

Mar 10, 2019

James W. Knellinger, 96, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. He was born October 11, 1922 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late William L. and Anne (McKinley) Knellinger.

Jim retired as CEO of Taflan Steel Fabricator, Inc. He was a 1940 graduate of Martins Ferry High...

Mar 10, 2019

Colletta M. (Linn) Steele, 80, of Bellaire, OH, Wheeling, WV and Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Bellaire, OH.

She was born November 23, 1938 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Ross E. and Gertrude (Marr) Linn.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2019

Katherine M. "Kate" (Green) Winland, 85, of Colerain, OH, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, OH. She was born June 19, 1933 in West Wheeling, OH a daughter of the late Donald and Gladys (Butler) Green.

Kate was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and friends at the...

Mar 8, 2019

JAMES A. POWELL

James A. Powell, 45, of Dubois, Pennsylvania, passed away, March 8, 2019.  Son of the late Richard Powell and Pearl Lucas Powell, James was born September 14, 1973 in Wheeling, West Virginia.

James will be sadly missed by those who survive; daughter, Abigail Powell of Pennsylvania; and brothers, Kevin (Catherine) Powell of...

Mar 8, 2019

Henceroth, Debbie Dukes, 64, of Rayland, passed away peacefully at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, on Friday, March 8th, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on July 11, 1954, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of Inez and Ellsworth Dukes of Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Carol Sue...

Mar 6, 2019

Breanne M. Stidd, 30, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her residence.

She was born October 25, 1988 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of Kirk Stidd and the late Sharon Kay (Hoff) Stidd.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

To send a flower arrangement...

Mar 5, 2019

Freda A. (Stalder) Green, age 81, of Martins Ferry, OH and St. Clairsvile, OH, passed away on March 5, 2019 in Zanesville, Ohio. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Sardis, Ohio, the daughter of the late Homer and Gladys (Wohnhas ) Stalder.

Freda graduated from Martins Ferry High School and Ohio University.

She...

Mar 5, 2019

Carolyn L. Engelhardt, 79, of Bridgeport, OH, died March 5, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 28, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Fred and Caroline (Smith) Engelhardt.  Carolyn retired from the former Horne's Department Store in Wheeling and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where she belonged to the...

Mar 4, 2019

Jane E. (Thiel) Boddorf, 93, of Washington, PA, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Canonsburg Hospital, Canonsburg, PA. She was born December 19 1925 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late John L. and Flora F. (Helling) Thiel.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 3, 2019

Thelma I. Shaffer, 99, of Pataskala, OH, formerly of Dillonvale, died March 3, 2019 at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home.  She was born November 7, 1919 in Smithfield, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Rachel (Thomas) Fellows.  Thelma was a Methodist by faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Shaffer;...

Mar 2, 2019

FOND F. MEADE

Fond F. Meade, 89, passed away March 2, 2019 at Belmont Community Hospital. Born March 13, 1929 in Pound, Virginia, he was the son of the late Oliver W. Meade and Dessie Bauguess Meade.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Leora Meade,...

Mar 2, 2019

Julianna "Lou Lou" Frank, 82, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away March 2, 2019, a Cumberland Point Nursing Home.  She was born December 10, 1936, in Dillonvale, OH, a daughter of the late Leon and Julia (Lisveski) Kensicki.  She was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church where she was in the Rosary Society.  In addition to...

Mar 2, 2019

Thomas Aultman Gandy, 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Liza's Place.  He was born on April 3, 1954 in Wheeling a son of the late Aultman and Evelyn (Wissell) Gandy.  He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, a nurse for over 30 years and was employed by the Ohio Valley...

Mar 2, 2019

Barbara Ann Griffith, 74, of Tiltonsville, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the Cumberland Pointe Care Center.  She was born on February 5, 1945 a daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle (Francis) Billingsley.

She is survived by her husband, Stacey Griffith of Tiltonsville; a son, Douglas Kopras; a sister, Loretta Smith and two brothers,...

Mar 1, 2019

Ray Maurice Besece, 90, of Dillonvale, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Dillonvale on October 27, 1928 a son of the late Carlo and Velma (Ulczynski) Besece.  Ray served his country in the United States Navy and was a life member of the National Rifle Association, he...

Feb 27, 2019

Robert L. "Linky" Bartek, 75, of Dillonvale, died February 27, 2019 at Altercare of Adena.  He was born August 21, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH,  a son of the late Frank and Violet (Koutsky).  Robert was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant, was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam war, and was a member of the...

Feb 25, 2019

Grant W. Hayne, 57, of Washington D.C. died Monday, February 25, 2019 in Alexandria, VA. He was born March 3, 1962 in E. Chicago, IN a son of the late Wilbur L. Hayne, Jr. and Jane V. (Barr) Hayne.

Grant was in foreign service with the U.S. State Dept. serving in Germany. He graduated from West Point...

Feb 25, 2019

NATANIA LEAH TUCK

Natania Leah Tuck, 38, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away February 25, 2019.  Born November 11, 1980 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Paul Tuck and Betty McCourt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ryan Seckman.

Natania's memory will forever be cherished by those who survive; children,...

Feb 23, 2019

Rebecca J. "Becky" (Carroll) Miklas, 70, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 27, 1948 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Turner) Carroll.

Becky was a seamstress at the former Bobbie Brooks/AAA Garment Company. She was a member of Church of God A World Wide Association...