Obituaries

Louis William Dulesky

Aug 1, 2018

Louis William Dulesky, 89, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Rolling Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center.  He was born on June 16, 1929 in Dillonvale, a son of the late Louis and Susanna (Molnar) Dulesky.  Louis was Presbyterian by faith and retired from the former Blawknox foundry, Wheeling.

Louis is survived by his...

Roy J. Davis

Jul 30, 2018

Roy J. Davis, Sr., 78, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1940 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Walter and Dora (Boudreau) Davis.

Roy retired after 36 years as a driver-salesman for Pepsi Bottling Co. of Moundsville, WV. He was a long time member and...

Terrance L. Greer Sr.

Jul 29, 2018

Terrance "Terry" Greer Sr., 69, of Martins Ferry, OH, died July 29, 2018 at his home.  He was born January 29, 1949, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Schafer) Greer.  Terry was a retired Sheet Metal Worker for Local #33, was a member of the Martins Ferry Fire Department Liberty Station, and a Catholic by faith.  He...

Helen E. (Delgallo) Petrella

Jul 28, 2018

Helen E. (DelGallo) Petrella 100, of Mingo Junction, died Saturday July 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1918 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Angelo and Ascenzia (Di Giannantonio) DelGallo.

She was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church Mingo, and a founding member of St. Bernadette Georges...

Renee Y. Banal-Bonomo

Jul 24, 2018

Renee Y. Banal Bonomo, 53, of Smithfield, OH died July 24th, 2018.  She was born May 2, 1965, a daughter of Delores (Espasandin) Banal and the late Phillip Banal.  Renee was a former employee at Wheeling Downs and was a Catholic by faith.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mario and Frances...

Shirley Jean (Salanci) Scott

Jul 20, 2018

Shirley Jean Scott, 82, of Yorkville, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in her residence.  She was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1935 in Lorain, OH a daughter of the late, Frank and Eugenia (Vasu) Salanci.  Shirley was retired from Kroger and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Mary V. (Cameron) Jenree

Jul 19, 2018

Mary V. (Cameron) Jenree, 92, died Thursday, July 19, 2018. She was born August 5, 1925, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Jack Cameron and Hazel (Waddell) Cameron Smallwood and step-daughter of William Smallwood. Mary was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, OH. She was a graduate of Wheeling High School and was...

Walter J. "Skip" Grover

Jul 19, 2018

Walter J. "Skip" Grover, 91, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Belmont Manor.  He was born on Tuesday, August 17, 1926 in Bridgeport a son of the late Walter E. and Margaret (Bain) Grover.  He retired from American Electric Power in 1986, was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church Kirkwood and the Martins...

Richard A. Smith

Jul 18, 2018

Richard A. Smith Sr., 66, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, passed away July 17, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born October 2, 1951 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Britton) Smith.  He was retired from Mannings Inc. in Martins Ferry, was a member of Lansing Sportsman Club, Bridgeport Foresters.  In addition...

Gary Lee Higgs

Jul 16, 2018

Gary Lee Higgs, 63, of Dillonvale, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Valley Hospice at Trinity West. He was born on Sunday, January 23, 1955 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Earl and Lucille (Talbert) Higgs. Gary was a member of the Friends Church of Mt Pleasant. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Meeker) Higgs...

Charles C. Bennett, Sr.

Jul 16, 2018

Charles C. "Chuck" Bennett, Sr., 88, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 30, 1929 in Uniontown, OH a son of the late Erman and Esther (Foreman) Bennett. Chuck was the retired owner/operator of the former Bennett Floor Covering of Martins Ferry. He was a member of the First...

Gary Lee Higgs

Jul 16, 2018

Gary Lee Higgs, 63, of Dillonvale, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Valley Hospice at Trinity West.  He was born on Sunday, January 23, 1955 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Earl and Lucille (Talbert) Higgs.  Gary was a member of the Friends Church of Mt Pleasant.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sox W. (Chang) Asbury

Jul 15, 2018

Sok W. (Chang) Asbury, 82, of Bridgeport, OH died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home. She was born November 20, 1935 in Seoul, Korea a daughter of the late Mr. Chang and Sun Kum Chang. She was retired from the former Hill's Department Store. Surviving are her children; Candy (Joe) Palmer of Bridgeport and Nancy Asbury of...

Brenda Lou Bennett

Jul 13, 2018

Brenda Lou Bennett, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio, died peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, after a brief illness.  She was born May 12, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Aaron and Rosalie (Berisford) McDermott. She married Paul Bennett of Barnesville, Ohio on June 16, 1973.  She graduated in 1971 from Woodsfield High School, attended and graduated from Ohio University, and worked...

Eva (Dipaolo) Demarco

Jul 13, 2018

Eva (DiPaolo) DeMarco, 93, of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Eva was born March 15, 1925 in Moscufo, Italy a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (D'Intino) DiPaolo. She came to America in 1950 after marrying her husband, Frank L. DeMarco. They remained...

Jess William Lucas

Jul 9, 2018

Jess William Lucas, 75, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home.  He was born May 17, 1943 in Alledonia, Ohio, son of the late Willard Lucas and Nettie McMasters Lucas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and two brothers. Jess will be remembered with love by those who...

Norman R. Gossett

Jul 8, 2018

Norman R. Gossett, 90, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2018 at Belmont Manor.  Born April 26, 1928 in Bannock, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Gossett and Evelyn Pickering Gossett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Gossett. He is survived by his children, Mike Gossett of Blaine,...

James Randolph "Randy" Barritt

Jul 7, 2018

James Randolph "Randy" Barritt, 63, of Lansing, passed away on July 7, 2018 in Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born on April 25, 1955 in Wheeling, WV a son of James J. Barritt and the late Charlotte N. (Scheestel) Barritt. Randy was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church. He is survived by...

Alex L. Ronevich, Jr.

Jul 7, 2018

Alex L. Ronevich, Jr., 81, of Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. He was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, OH a son of the late Alex Ronevich, Sr. and Bessie (Chmelovsky) Ronevich. He was retired from the Consol Coal Company and a veteran of the U. S....

James Randolph "Randy" Barritt

Jul 7, 2018

James Randolph "Randy" Barritt, 63, of Lansing, passed away on July 7, 2018 in Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born on April 25, 1955 in Wheeling, WV a son of James J. Barritt and the late Charlotte N. (Scheestel) Barritt. Randy was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church.

He...