Obituaries

Marilyn E. Harth

Nov 8, 2018

Marilyn E. Harth, 78, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH died, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Altercare of Adena, OH. She was born March 20, 1940 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Edward H. and Frances (Hood) Harth. Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Tiltonsville. Surviving are her brother, Louis...

Lee Anna Romeo

Nov 7, 2018

Lee Anna Romeo, 51, of Bethesda, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, November 7, 2018.  She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on March 6, 1967 to the late Pastor James E. Porter and Velma M. Meek Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah McCutcheon and Karen Suter; brother, Thomas Porter; and brothers-in-law, Richard...

Sherman L. Mcendree

Nov 6, 2018

Sherman McEndree, 54, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, November 6, 2018.  Born August 3, 1964 in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jay McEndree and Patricia Metz McEndree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McEndree in January of 2018. Sherman is survived by brothers, Robert Fox, Eddie and Mike...

Wade E.W. Van Horn

Nov 5, 2018

WADE E.W. VAN HORN Wade E.W. Van Horn, 38, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, November 5, 2018.  Born February 10, 1980 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of John Van Horn and the late Sheila Schlanz. In addition to his mother, Sheila, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Devan Candra Jamison Van Horn; paternal grandmother,...

Sarah E. Getzlaff

Nov 4, 2018

Sarah E. Getzlaff, 85, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went home to be with her Creator, her Lord and Savior November 4, 2018.  She was born February 13, 1933 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Betty Haught. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Haught, Jr. Sarah's memory will live on...

David Franklin Vance, Sr.

Nov 3, 2018

DAVID F. VANCE, SR. David F. Vance, 65, of Belmont, Ohio, died at home on November 3, 2018.  He was born April 4, 1953, son of the late Issac Vance and Elizabeth King Vance. He leaves behind his family and friends; wife, Regina Vance; son, David Vance, Jr.; step-son, Anthony "Tony" Litman and family of Cadiz, Ohio; step-daughter, Teresa Johnson...

Ellen Christina "Chris" (Pyles) Sudvary

Nov 2, 2018

Ellen Christina "Chris" (Pyles) Sudvary, 68, of Rayland, died peacefully at her home on November 2, 2018.  She was born on April 12, 1950 at Bellaire Hospital and was the daughter of the late, George Pyles and Wanda (Joseph) Sztary.  She was Catholic by faith; was a small-town cake baker and operated Chris's Fashions; a member of the VFW...

Stanley J. Simoncic

Nov 2, 2018

Stanley J. Simoncic, 90, of Bridgeport, OH died November 2, 2018 at his home. He was born January 27, 1928, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Prhne) Simoncic. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport. Stanley was a former Belmont County Deputy Sherriff, a Chief Deputy Recorder and served...

Howard "Doug" Atwood

Nov 2, 2018

Howard "Doug" Atwood, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Truman House, New Philadelphia.  He was born on August 10, 1953, a son of the late Howard "Bill" and Alice (Hayman) Atwood.  He was employed by the Ohio County Coal Mine and was an avid drag racing enthusiast.

Doug is survived by his...

Esther Neuhart

Nov 1, 2018

Esther Bond Neuhart, 92, of Belmont, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Born December 1, 1925 in New Concord, Ohio, she was the daughter of Dewey L. Bond and Josephine I. White Bond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2016 by her husband of 69 years, Emmett R. Neuhart;...

Carol Ann (Bachie) Dolak

Nov 1, 2018

Carol Ann Dolak, 62, of Bridgeport, OH died November 1st, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 19, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Johanna Bachie.   She was a retired medical receptionist, was a member of the St. Clairsville Eagles and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport.  She loved horses and dogs.   She is...

Lois L. (Worrell) Kwiatkowski

Nov 1, 2018

Lois L. Kwiatkowski, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born April 26, 1942, a daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Worrell.  She was a retired director for the Martins Ferry Senior Center, and was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where she was past president and member...

John William Janoski

Oct 31, 2018

John William Janoski, 58, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 25, 1960 Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Joseph "Jack" Janoski and Helen Shepherd Janoski. John is survived by his brother, Fred (Sallie) Janoski of North Carolina; nieces and nephews, Mr. & Mrs. Shannon (Charmyn) Covert, Mr. & Mrs....

Geneva V. "Jenny" Smith Habig

Oct 28, 2018

Geneva V. "Jenny" (Smith) Habig, 90, of Senecaville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born December 11, 1927, in Maynard, OH, a daughter of the late George and Nellie (Rice) Smith.

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

Maud Rachel (Kirkpatrick) Kalonick

Oct 27, 2018

Maud Rachel Kalonick, 77, of Adena, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Wheeling Medical Center.  She was born on December 18, 1940 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Lee Glen and Marjorie (Carter) Kirkpatrick.  Maud was raised in Dillonvale and had many fond memories of living there. She was a member of St. Casimir Catholic...

Robert "Bob" Sall

Oct 25, 2018

Robert "Bob" Sall, 84, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Shadyside Care Center. He was born January 22, 1934 in Martins Ferry a son of the late John M. and Mary A. (Glump) Sall. Bob was a retired cement finisher. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Ohio River...

Robert William Delman

Oct 25, 2018

Robert "Bob" W. Delman, 93, of Bridgeport, OH died Thursday, October 25th 2018 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1925, a son of the late Fred J. and Anna (Rueckle) Delman.  Bob was a former Chief Engineer for Marsh Wheeling, was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the 278th Engineering Combat Battalion Company B in...

Chester Russell Giffin Sr

Oct 24, 2018

Chester Russell Giffin Sr., 75, of Bellaire, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was born on July 27, 1943, in Bellaire a son of the late, Paul and Beatrice (Althar) Giffin.  Chester was a member of the Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, was a retired Iron worker of Local 549 and was a veteran of...

Frank A. Holzopfel

Oct 22, 2018

Frank A. Holzopfel, Jr., 52, of Colerain, OH, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at home. He was born July 20, 1966 in Wheeling, WV a son of Frank A. Holzopfel, Sr. and the late Dolores H. (Tyburski) Holzopfel. Frank was the former warehouse manager for Wheeling Hospital. Surviving in addition to his father, Frank A. Holzopfel, Sr. of...

Gregory A. Allen

Oct 20, 2018

Gregory Edward Allen, 31, of Bridgeport, OH, died October 20th, 2018 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  He was born July 20th, 1987, in Wheeling WV, a son of Gregory O'Neil Allen and Tonia Anne Williams.   Gregory was a Catholic by faith.  He was preceded in death by his son, Keyon Allen.  In addition to his parents, he is survived...