Obituaries

William "Bill" Wilson

Feb 21, 2018

William "Bill" Wilson, age 89, passed away peacefully at home with family on February 21, 2018.  Bill was born in Martins Ferry, December 29, 1928 and is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters & children, Betty and Deborah.

He is survived by his six children Linda (Phillip) Johnson, Michael (Renee) and Nicole Torres...

Dolores S. (Swain) Phillips

Feb 21, 2018

Dolores Phillips passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  She was born in New Cumberland, West Virginia on April 22, 1932.  She was the daughter of Walter and Blanche Swain.  She has lived in the Bridgeport area since 1994.  She was a retired teacher from many elementary schools in the area including Bridgeport and St. Clairsville.  Since her retirement...

William M. Wojchowski

Feb 20, 2018

William M. Wojchowski, 86, of Bethesda, Ohio, died February 20, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  Born April 13, 1931 in Maynard, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Wojchowski and Francis Klaker Wojchowski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Marie Wojchowski in 2005, and brother, John Wojchowski. William...

Edward C. Conrad

Feb 20, 2018

Edward C. Conrad, 80, of Martins Ferry, OH died February 20, 2018 at EORH.  He was born October 28, 1937, a son of the late Richard and Mary (Lehotsky) Conrad Sr.  Edward was retired from the former Scott Lumber Co. in Bridgeport, was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of Martins Ferry American Legion Post #38, the Eagles Post...

Nancy Edna (Worwa) Broz

Feb 20, 2018

Nancy E. Broz, 84, of Dillonvale, OH died February 20, 2018 at her daughter's home in Weirton, WV.  She was born February 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wojnicki) Worwa.  She was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Dillonvale where she was a member of the C.S.A., C.W.C., and Holy Rosary Society.  She...

Carolyn R. (Redman) Kain

Feb 19, 2018

Carolyn R. (Redman) Kain, 79, of Colerain, OH died Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home. She was born July 2, 1938 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Brooks) Redman. Carolyn was an active member of the East Richland Friends Church, St. Clairsville, OH. She served as a Den Mother of Cub Scout...

Adelaide R. (Tunt) Maguire

Feb 19, 2018

Adelaide R. (Tunt) Maguire, 99, of Bridgeport, OH died Monday, February 19, 2018 at the home of her daughter. She was born December 26, 1918 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Grace (Turley) Tunt. She was a retired LPN from Martins Ferry Hospital, Martins Ferry. Adelaide was a member and treasurer for over...

Manuel C. Millianoes

Feb 19, 2018

Manuel C. Millianoes, 49, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born June 11, 1968 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late George C. and Mary Jane "Snooky" (Antill) Millianoes. Manuel worked at Belco Crafts, St. Clairsville, OH and participated in the Special Olympics. He was a member...

Dolly Slivinski

Feb 18, 2018

Dolly Lou Slivinski, 80, of Dillonvale, OH died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 2, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter to the late Charles and Mary (Burazio) Cecconi.    In addition to her parents, Dolly is preceeded in death by her brother Henry Cecconi, sister Lucy Buczawicz and nephew...

Peter Mollica

Feb 17, 2018

Peter Mollica, 62, of Bellaire, Ohio, died February 17, 2018 at Acuity Specialty Hospital.  He was born July 9, 1955 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Frank and Beverly Mollica. Peter will be sadly missed, fondly remembered, and is survived by his brother, Frank (Marsha Huff) Mollica and sister, Vanessa (Todd) Bumgaldner. He worked his entire career in...

Robert Edler

Feb 16, 2018

Robert August Edler, 96, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday February 16, 2018.  Robert was born March 24, 1921 and was a worker at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel.

According to Robert's wishes there will be no visitation and private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens. Wilson Funeral Home 920 National...

Marjorie Mae Travis

Feb 15, 2018

Marjorie Mae Travis, 95, of Barnesville, Ohio and formerly of Lloydsville, Ohio, died February 15, 2018 at Astoria Place.  She was born September 13, 1922 in Egypt Valley, Ohio, daughter of the late Hugh Ferguson and Florence Simpson Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, John Travis, and eight brothers...

Mary Theresa (Barzan) Stock

Feb 14, 2018

Mary Theresa Barzan Stock, 89, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH died on Valentine's Day 2018. She was born January 29, 1929 in Dillonvale, OH, a daughter of the late Arthur "Punch" and Ruth (Murray) Barzan. Mary was a former employee at St. Clair Cavalon Cleaners, and Gibson Card Company, she was a founding member of the...

Doris M. (Custer) Rossini

Feb 14, 2018

Doris M. Rossini, 85, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away February 14, 2018 at Belmont Manor.  She was born March 11, 1932, a daughter of the late John H. and Mayme M. (Hennis) Custer.  She was an employee at the former Gould Clevite and was a member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry.  ...

Anthony J. "Tony" Lagon

Feb 12, 2018

Anthony J. "Tony" Lagon 71 of Bridgeport, died Monday February 12, 2018 at The John Heinz Veterans Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born October 10, 1946 in Wheeling, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Louise (Fabry) Lagon.

He was a retired Postal Service employee, a Catholic by faith, a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army where...

Isabelle N. (Malatesta) Stopera

Feb 11, 2018

Isabelle N. (Malatesta) Stopera, 89, of Colerain, OH died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Gables of Kent Ridge, Kent, OH. She was born February 28, 1928 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Flory and Emma (Uphold) Malatesta. She retired as Assist. Store Mgr. and Office Mgr. for the former F. W. Woolworths of Martins Ferry. Isabelle was...

Stephen J. Kalasz

Feb 10, 2018

Stephen J. Kalasz 61 of San Diego formerly of Lansing died Saturday February 10 2018 at his home. He was born December 12, 1956 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Stankevich) Kalasz.

Steve was a truck driver and a Christian.

He is survived by his sons Stephen Kalasz of Virginia,...

Stephen Joseph Kalasz

Feb 10, 2018

Stephen J. Kalasz 61, of San Diego, CA formerly of Lansing died Saturday February 10, 2018 at his home. He was born December 29, 1956 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Stankevich) Kalasz.

He was a Truck Driver, and a Christian.

Steve is survived by two sons Stephen Kalasz of...

Rosemary E. (Gonot) Weisal

Feb 10, 2018

Rosemary E. Weisal 81 of Bridgeport died Saturday February 10, 2018 at her home. She was born March 7, 1936 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late George and Nellie (Bendekgey) Gonot.

She was a retired accountant for Wes Banco Wheeling, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Bridgeport, and the CWC of the Church....

Joseph Zelek

Feb 10, 2018

Joseph Zelek, 93, of Adena, OH died February 10, 2018 at his home.  He was born December 1, 1924, in Dun Glen, OH,  a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Gazda) Zelek.  He retired from the Y & O Coal Company after 30 years and was a state mine inspector for 20 years.  Joseph was the owner and...