Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Michael G. "Shakey" Smolenak 85, of Barton, went to be with his wife Rose on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling. He was born November 11, 1933 in Barton, a son of the late Gabriel and Mary (Krolak) Smolenak.

Mike was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant with 41 years of...

Feb 17, 2019

Joan B. Bachie, 85, of Bridgeport, OH, died February 17, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born March 29, 1933, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late John R. and Eleanor (Brothers) Scheid.  Joan was retired from the former Hart's Family Center and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 16, 2019

BARBARA ANN (MOBLEY) BORKOSKI

Barbara Ann (Mobley) Borkoski, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, February 16, 2019.  Born November 26, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Homer Luyster and the late Martha Cramlet Luyster.

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

Feb 13, 2019

Virginia I. Minch, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH died peacefully February 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 23, 1928, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Myer) Sinclair.  Virginia was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry R....

Feb 13, 2019

Thelma O. Jasper, 87, of Smithfield died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Trinity West Steubenville. She was born April 9, 1931 in Colerain, a daughter of the late Brady and Ruby (Tanner) Conner.

She was a member of the Friends Church in Mt. Pleasant, and a housewife.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Feb 12, 2019

Verda Madge (Good) Pintarich, 83, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia.  She was born in Bellaire on April 17, 1935 a daughter of the late, Edward and Verda (Tharp) Good.  Verda was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.

Feb 10, 2019

Wilson Funeral Home is honored to post the obituary for Lt. Col August "Gus" Holubeck (Ret.) as he was a well-known native of Dillonvale, Ohio.  The services were held Feb. 14th at John Gentleman Mortuary in Bellevue, NE.

Gus has completed his last flight and has landed at the Throne of God. Born into a large family...

Feb 9, 2019

Michael A. Sherbs, 40, of Shadyside, OH, formerly of Centerville, OH died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1978 in Wheeling, WV a son of Gail(Bob) (Bennett) Sherbs Thompson of Yorkville, OH and the late James Rodney Sherbs who died 04/21/2015.

Michael was employed at Cabela's Distribution Center and he loved...

Feb 8, 2019

Jay M. Staskey, 58, of Bridgeport, OH died February 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 17, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Nancy (Goodwin) Staskey.  Jay was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant.  Jay is survived by his children, Michael Staskey of Warwood, Dylan Staskey of Barnesville; siblings, Robert L. (Ester) Staskey...

Feb 5, 2019

Stanley Skoff, of San Diego, CA, age 94, at Silverado Care Facility passed from this life February 5, 2019, to dance once more with his loving wife, Beverly Jane Skoff.  He was born November 14, 1924, in Barton, OH, son of Joseph and Theresa (Zdeshar) Skoff, Sr. A graduate of Bridgeport High, Class of 1942. Member of SNPJ Lodge...

Feb 2, 2019

BONNIE M. HEATH

Bonnie M. Heath, 65, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Mon Health Medical Center. Born September 25, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Mildred Powell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Starr and sister, Crystal Powell....

Jan 31, 2019

Barry E. Sigmon, 62, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away January 31, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 21, 1956, a son of Reverend Calvin Sigmon and the late Kathryn (Plyler) Sigmon.  Barry was a Plant Operator at the St. Clairsville Water Treatment Plant, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a member of...

Jan 31, 2019

FRANCES I. VIDONIC

Frances I. Vidonic, 87, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio, June 2, 1931, daughter of the late Frank Barton and Thelma Cook Barton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Shepherd; brother,...

Jan 29, 2019

Louella J. "Jeanie" Brown 85, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Bertella (Harper) Givens.

She was a member of The Community of Christ Church Bellaire.

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

Jan 28, 2019

James M. Kennedy, Jr., 66, of Wheeling, WV died January 28, 2019 at Liza's Place.  He was born April 21, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James and Juanita (Miller) Kennedy.  James was a retired Respiratory Therapist at Weirton Medical Center, and currently worked as a caregiver for Russell Nesbitt Services.  In addition to his parents,...

Jan 26, 2019

Joan "JoAnn" Paris Galich 83, of Adena died Saturday January 26, 2019 at her home. She was born January 31, 1935 in Boydsville, a daughter of the late Alex and Caroline (Melichiori) Paris.

Joan was a self-employed Beautician and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 26, 2019

DARRELL E. "DEE" LUCAS

Darrell E. "Dee" Lucas, 85, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at his home, January 26, 2019. Born March 22, 1933 in Bethesda, Ohio, he was the son of the late Delbert V. Lucas and Edna Travis Lucas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2017 by his...

Jan 23, 2019

Chester Makuch, 89, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away January 23, 2019, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV, surrounded by his loving family.

Chester was born October 20, 1929 in Dillonvale, a son of the late Michael and Helen (Ydzkowski) Makuch.

He was retired from Nemo's Heavy Hauling (formerly Sigel's) where he was both office manager...

Jan 22, 2019

Gregory E. Dulesky 62, of Dillonvale died Tuesday January 22, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born December 6, 1956 in Wheeling, a son of the Late Ernest and Emma (Hoyo) Dulesky.

He was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church Dillonvale, and former painter.  He was a member of the Pine Valley...

Jan 20, 2019

Armand Rigoletto Fior, 93, of Yorkville, Ohio, died peacefully Sunday, January 20, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio.  Armand was a lifetime resident of Yorkville, Ohio, where he was born December 14, 1925.  He was the first son of his late Italian immigrant parents Eduardo Fior and Fanni Giacomelli.   His father opened the family barbering business in Yorkville in...