Obituaries

William F. Custer

Oct 12, 2017

William F. Custer, 87, of Dillonvale, OH died October 12, 2017 at his home. He was born March 5, 1930, a son of the late John H. and Mayme (Hennis) Custer. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad, a member of Dillonvale Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean war. In...

Diana L. (Lude) Sommer

Oct 11, 2017

Diana L. (Lude) Sommer, 65, of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born August 18, 1952 in Clarington, OH a daughter of the late Earl J. and Elizabeth M. "Elsie" (Haag) Lude. She was a licensed cosmetologist and retired as a former office assistant for Dr. Blank. Surviving...

Barbara J. Palmer

Oct 8, 2017

Barbara Jean Pyle Palmer, 61, of Bridgeport, OH died October 8th, 2017 at her home. She was born December 12, 1955, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Harley Sr. and Mary Kesner. She was a home health nurse and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic...

Nancy L. Staskey

Oct 8, 2017

Nancy Lee Goodwin-Staskey, 76, of Bridgeport, OH, died October 8, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born April 21, 1941, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Paul M. and Ruth I. (Laipple) Goodwin. She worked at the former Marx Toy in Glendale, former Wheeling Closure, and Dairy Queen in Brookside, and was a member...

Ann A. Worwa

Oct 8, 2017

Ann A. Worwa, 89, of Dillonvale, OH, passed Sunday October 8, 2017 at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Ann was born March 26, 1928 in Maynard, OH, the daughter of the late Peter and Sophia Wodarcyk.

She was a retired employee of the Willow Restaurant and McGraw Nursing Home, a member of St. Adalbert Catholic...

Charles "Glenn" Lee

Oct 6, 2017

Charles "Glenn" Lee, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio was called to his eternal home on Friday, October 6, 2017, while residing at Emerald Pointe.  He was born January 21, 1927 in Morristown, Ohio to the late Carlos and Elsie Lee. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Charles was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and served on...

David Anthony Imer

Oct 5, 2017

David A. Imer, 58, of Morristown, OH, died October 5, 2017 at home. He was born April 30, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, a son of Cecelia (Flora) Imer and the late Willard Imer. He was an instructor at Buckeye Career Center, a Catholic by faith, and enjoyed quiet time on his boat, fishing. In addition to his mother, he...

Elizabeth J. Leoni

Oct 4, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Leoni, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away October 4, 2017 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born May 6, 1939, daughter of the late Howard F. and Nellie (Gazda) Woods . She was a Catholic by faith. She Is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Albert Leoni; sons, Christopher Leoni of Columbus, OH,...

Robert H. ""Bob"" Martin

Oct 3, 2017

Robert H. Martin, 83, of Bethesda, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  He was born January 6, 1934 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Hilles Martin and Nellie Gregg Martin. Bob exemplified honesty, character, and integrity throughout his daily life.  He was passionate about his dairy farm and his work in general.  His true vision was sharing his...

Catherine (Doughty) Zukowski

Oct 2, 2017

Catherine (Doughty) Zukowski, 93, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born April 8, 1924 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Walter E. and Anna (Minger) Doughty. She retired from the dietary dept. at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. In...

Brian P. Travis

Oct 1, 2017

Brian P. Travis, 60, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home.  Born September 6, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lester Travis and Madge Thoburn Travis. A 1976 graduate of Barnesville High School, Brian was a generous man who loved his family beyond measure.  He was a hardworking man, who took...

Pauline Leona Denger

Sep 30, 2017

Pauline Leona Woodford Denger February 20, 1922 – September 30, 2017. Pauline, a life-long resident of Mt. Pleasant, OH, the daughter of the late Larry and Mamie Woodford, made her transition to heaven on September 30th, 2017. She died in the comfort of her home after a slow decline, in the loving care of her grandson, Joseph James (Jim)...

Belinda K. (Stewart) Mellott

Sep 27, 2017

Belinda K. (Stewart) Mellott, 48, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born in Wheeling, WV a daughter of Clyde Stewart, Jr. and the late Rose (Bryant) Stewart. Surviving in addition to her father of Flushing, OH is her husband, Herman Mellott of Adena, OH, children; Belida...

Charles Ray Minton

Sep 23, 2017

Charles Ray Minton, 80, of Elm City, N.C., formerly of Wheeling, WV, died September 23, 2017 at his home. He was born December 26, 1936, in Greene County, PA, a son of the late Hallie and Verna (Mayne) Minton. He was retired from the Wheeling Newspaper, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Laura Hickey

Sep 18, 2017

Laura Hickey, 74, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, passed at her home, September 18, 2017 at her home in Martins Ferry, OH. In keeping with Laura's wishes there will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a graveside inurnment service on Friday September 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery, (Bishop's Chapel) Wheeling, with Pastor Brad Johnston...

Hilles Glenn Kemp

Sep 17, 2017

Hilles Glenn Kemp, 91, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, in his favorite chair on September 17, 2017 and is now present with the Lord. He was born in the original family home, near the railroad in Belmont, Ohio, was a child during the depression helping his mom in the garden for the family...

Brenda "Susie" Vargo

Sep 17, 2017

Brenda "Susie" Vargo, 71, of Bridgeport, OH went to be with the lord September 17, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1945, in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of the late James R. and Wyomina (Barnett) Mannon. She was a Baptist by faith. She was an animal lover, enjoyed gardening,...

Robert A. Kies

Sep 15, 2017

Robert A. Kies, 72, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at his sister's home. He was born April 20, 1945 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Thomas A. Kies and Mary (McGlothlin) Kies Clements. He retired from Butternut Bakery. Robert was the first male to graduate from Martins Ferry...

James C. Mayhugh

Sep 14, 2017

James C. Mayhugh, 68, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at home. He was born August 21, 1949 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Phillips) Mayhugh. Jim was retired from the Yorkville Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the First Christian Church and American Legion Post #38...

Charles Randy Ackerman

Sep 12, 2017

Charles Randy Ackerman, 65, of Bridgeport, OH died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born June 12, 1952 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Forrest Ackerman and Freda (Ward) Ackerman Klika. He was retired from Domino's Pizza and also the Emergency Medical Service, Martins Ferry. Charles was a member of...