Obituaries

Jul 28, 2025

Carol B. Burchette, 89, of Bethesda, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 8, 1936, in Somerton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Flora P. (Wheeler) Hagan.

Carol was a graduate of Beallsville High School, class of 1953, and a graduate of...

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Perkins, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio (Wilson Community), passed away at her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025 following a long illness.   A daughter of the late Franklin and Clara McDougal Bauer, Carolyn was born June 5, 1943 in Bellaire, Ohio.  She had been a clerk for many years at the former M & K Market in Powhatan...

Jul 25, 2025

Margaret Lucy (Rowley) Baker, 96, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bellaire, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, in Belmont Manor. She was born on March 11, 1929, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late James and Anna (Hisenberg) Rowley. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Catholic Women's Club, retired from JCPenney's, and enjoyed cooking and...

Jul 23, 2025

Linda Jean Giffin, 76, of Clearwater Florida, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday July 23, 2025, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 12, 1948, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late John and Claudine (Kennedy) Leonard.

She was a member of Rock Hill Presbyterian Church Bellaire. Linda...

Jul 23, 2025

Ronald Eugene Jones, 78, lost his long battle with heart and kidney disease, passing at home surrounded by his family.  He had requested they all come the day before to celebrate his life on earth and the beginning of his new one with God.  "Don't be sad for Dad," he had said repeatedly.

Ronnie was born on...

Jul 21, 2025

Iva 'Rita' Skulich, 74, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away July 21st, 2025 at Rolling Hills, Bridgeport, Ohio.  She was born September 15, 1950 in New Cumberland, West Virgina, the daughter of the late Nimrod and Pearl (Reed) Crago.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.

Rita is...

Jul 19, 2025

Betty Marie Barylak, 90, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at Emerald Pointe in Barnesville.  She was born on February 26, 1935 in Flushing, Ohio to the late Delbert and Glenna (Gilbert) Douglass.

Betty retired from Kroger.  She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, Ohio.  Betty was beautiful inside...

Jul 18, 2025

Rose Marie Pugh, 69, of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born May 16, 1956, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late, William and Eleanor (Varner) Bender.

Rose retired from the Redman's Bingo of Martins Ferry and worked at the former Davison Florist.  She was...

Jul 17, 2025

Together Again:

E. Jo Anna (Joanie) Winland Appenzeller passed Thursday, July 17, 2025.  She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Clesson "Jack" and Helen M. (Williams) Winland.

She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry.  Joanie worked for Chapman & Thornburg Boy...

Jul 13, 2025

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Stopski, Theresa J., 100, of Bridgeport Ohio* died on Sunday, July 13,2025, in the Breezy Hills Rehabilitation Center, Lakeland Florida.Theresa was born in Overbrook, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin "Benny" and Edith Vitale of Belaire, Ohio.

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

Jul 13, 2025

Gladys Krinke, 91, went to meet her Savior and Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Gladys was born on September 24, 1933, to the late Stewart and Mary Holtzinger of Red Lion, Pennsylvania. Gladys graduated from the School of Nursing Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It was during this time she met her husband. She went...

Jul 12, 2025

Paul Jeffrey Metzler, 63, from Altoona PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at UPMC Altoona with family at his side. He was born October 21,1961 in Altoona,Pa to the late Paul F and Jean Metzler.

Paul was a friendly man who enjoyed going to church and talking with people.  He will be sadly missed...

Jul 12, 2025

Blanche Marie Baker Tipton, 89 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away July 12, 2025 at her home in Bradenton, surrounded by her children.  Blanche was born March 12,1936 in Sewellsville, Ohio to the late Dexter and Zelma (Butler) Baker.

She was preceded in death by her husband John following 68 years of marriage. Also preceding were sisters Phyllis...

Jul 10, 2025

Richard Lee Harbourt, Sr., 83, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on July 10, 2025 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1941 to the late Clayton Clark and Ruth Jeanette (Lynn) Harbourt.

Richard retired with over twenty years as a Coal Miner. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald Joseph Pickens, 59, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025.  He was born on April 12, 1966, in Wheeling, WV to the late Ronald and Edith Fay (Efaw) Pickens.

Ron worked as a laborer for the Local Union 1149.  He was a dedicated member of the Experience Church where he enjoyed being a...

Jul 7, 2025

Shirley Arlene Thomas, 68, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 7, 2025.  She was born in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio on May 10, 1957, a daughter of the late William Delmore and Frances Arlene Meek Thomas.

Shirley was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church and also the Beallsville American...

Jul 7, 2025

Denise Lynn Gerevics, 74, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1951, in Wheeling a daughter of the late James and Rosemary (Turek) Huffman. She enjoyed horseback riding, spending time at the ocean and gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Steven C....

Jul 7, 2025

Janise Kay Ewing, 75, of Brookside passed away Monday July 7, 2025, at Country Club Retirement Estates Bellaire surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 6, 1949, in South Bend, Pa, a daughter of the late James and June (Thompson) Wood.

Janise was employed at Loose, Save-Rite, and DeVaul's Pharmacy, she was an avid Pittsburgh...

Jul 6, 2025

Ralph Eugene Schnegg, 92, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, July 6th, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1932, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Cloyd and Katherine (Hertler) Schnegg. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Brookside, served his country in the U.S. Army during Korea, retired from...

Jul 6, 2025

Danny Allan Hepburn, 70, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.  He was born September 13, 1954, in Bellaire, OH the son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Yadrik) Hepburn.

Danny worked for many years in the coal mines and was a member of the Teamsters Union, most recently as a batchman for the Weirton...