Obituaries

Jacquelilne J. "Jacque" Blaney

Sep 2, 2018

Jacqueline Blaney passed away at her home on Monday, September 2, 2018 in Florida.  She was born May 25, 1925, the daughter of Roy Pearce and Janice Upchurch in Harrisburg, Illinois. Preceding her in her death were her parents; her husband of 62 years, Dwight Blaney; and her son, Robert Blaney. She was a lifelong member of the Ebenezer Baptist...

Jerry L. Morris

Aug 31, 2018

Jerry L. Morris, 69, of Bethesda, passed away on August 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 11, 1948 in Barnesville, to the late Ernest and Nellie Margaret (Layman) Morris. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Shenandoah High School and was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the 1 st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army...

Joseph Lorenzo Yocum Jr.

Aug 31, 2018

Joseph Lorenzo Yocum Jr., 77, of Neffs, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 22, 1941 in Bellaire, a son of the late Joseph L. and Barbara (McVay) Yocum Sr.  He was a member of the Community of Christ Church.  Joe was formerly employed by Powhatan #3 coal mine and was...

Milica "Millie" Susac

Aug 30, 2018

Milica Anne "Millie" Susac, 91, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away at home August 30, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born November 22, 1926 in Urichsville, OH a daughter of the late Nick and Janja Susac. She retired from Daytona Beach Community College. In addition to her parents she was...

Michael R. Robbins

Aug 30, 2018

Michael R. Robbins, 62, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away at his home on August 30, 2018.  Born February 25, 1956 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Cleata and Charles Robbins. He was a graduate of Woodsfield High School and had worked in the coal industry. Michael is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Robbins...

Ryan Gary Jones

Aug 30, 2018

Ryan Gary Jones, 32, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away August 30, 2018 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  A graduate of Marlington High School, he was born April 17, 1986, to Steven Husk and Kami Jones. Ryan is survived by his parents; son, Landon Jones; sister, Samantha Wilson; and grandmother, June Jones, who was very special to Ryan. In honoring...

Chloris J. Williams

Aug 26, 2018

Chloris June Williams, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, OH. She was born July 27, 1948 in Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of the late Thomas G. Williams, Sr. and Kathleen (Murphy) Williams. She was a member of First Christian Church in Martins Ferry. In addition...

Ltc (Ret) Ronald L. Salvador

Aug 25, 2018

LTC (Ret)  Ronald Louis Salvador, 85, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born in Wheeling, WV on Dec 21, 1932 to the late Louis T. And Mary K. Salvador. He graduated from Linsly Military Institute in 1950 and the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1954. After graduation,...

John A. Martinko

Aug 22, 2018

John A. Martinko John Anthony Martinko, 76, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Oak Grove Nursing & Rehab in Oak Grove, MO.  Services will be held at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, on Friday, August 24 th with visitation at 6:30 p.m. and funeral at 7:00 p.m.  Interment will be Monday in Belmont Cemetery, Belmont,...

Ross Lee Parsons

Aug 21, 2018

Ross Lee Parsons Sr., 79, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in the Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1939 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Raymond and Alberta (Lockland) Parsons Sr. He retired from United Dairy. Ross is survived by his wife, Sharon Parsons; children, Ross (Jenny) Parsons Jr.,...

Betty J. (Fagley) Mcaninch

Aug 21, 2018

Betty J. McAninch 92, of Cadiz died Tuesday August 21, 2018 at Altercare of Adena. She was born February 16, 1926 in New Philadelphia, Oh. A daughter of the late Harold and Fern (Rose) Fagley.

She was a retired supervisor for O'Neal's Department store, a Methodist by faith, a member of the Mt. Pleasant Garden Club, and...

Frank E. Ward, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Frank E. Ward, Jr. , 62, of Martins Ferry, OH, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Frank E. Ward, Sr and Ella M. (Heath) Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tanya Neal. Surviving...

John Joseph Goletz

Aug 17, 2018

John J. Goletz, 72, of Blaine, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on June 14, 1946 in Maynard a son of the late John and Anna (Nameth) Goletz.  John was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He was also a former...

Hannah Lou (Mccardle) Rouse

Aug 17, 2018

Hannah Lou Rouse, 75, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in West Liberty, WV on July 25, 1943 a daughter of the late Albert and Cora (Anderson) McCardle.  Hannah was retired from Medi Home Health.

She is survived by 3 children, Cookie Straight, Eddie McCardle and Bobbi Joe...

Nancy Jean Kosar

Aug 17, 2018

Nancy Jean Kosar, 81 of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1936 in Martins Ferry the only daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Franz) Kosar.  She was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church and the CSA and retired from Sears after over 30...

Joseph A. Rickus

Aug 14, 2018

Joseph A. Rickus, 64, of Bridgeport, OH died on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home.  He was born March 6, 1954, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late George and Irene (Riester) Rickus.   In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Judy LaTour.  Joseph is survived by his brother, John Rickus of...

Martha Jeannette (Koryda) George

Aug 14, 2018

Martha J. George Martha J. George, 97, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio) passed away peacefully on August 14th with her family at her side. She was born on August 1, 1921. Martha was a devout and active member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Anna Myers; her beloved...

Mary Ann (Gibas) Shepherd

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Ann Shepherd, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 in Forest Hills Care Center.  She was born in East Liverpool on November 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Andrewshevitz) Gibas.  She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic church.  Mary Ann was a Registered Nurse for many years and later...

Timothy P. Ledger

Aug 7, 2018

Timothy P. Ledger, 44, of St. Clairsville, OH died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 14, 1974 in Washington, DC a son of Gerrie M. (Hails) Ledger of St. Clairsville and the late William D. Ledger. He worked for Carpenter's Union Local #3, Wheeling. Tim was always building or repairing something....

Emma Lou (Bray) Hemphill

Aug 4, 2018

Emma Lou (Bray) Hemphill, 88, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born October 29, 1929 in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late Alfred & Betty (Brownewell) Bray. She was a longtime member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Hemphill. She...