Obituaries

Ronald L. Ducker

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald L. Ducker, 57, of Pataskala, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, OH. He was born September 30, 1960 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Albert and Betty Jane (Bodnar) Ducker. He was a Quality Control Supervisor for Akzo-Nobel, a member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, and was a Catholic...

Freda M. Phillips

Dec 26, 2017

Freda M. Phillips, 96, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  She was born June 24, 1921 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late William Koher and Della Mellott Koher. Freda proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. In addition to her parents, she...

John J. Dolak

Dec 26, 2017

John J. Dolak, 86, of Adena, OH died December 26, 2017 at his home. He was born May 19, 1931, in Barton, OH, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hulek) Dolak. He was retired from Tri-State Asphalt, was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, was a Catholic by faith and a member of the...

Mary M. Peltz

Dec 24, 2017

Mary M. Peltz, 93, of Colerain died Sunday December 24, 2017 at Park Health Center St. Clairsville. She was born August 29, 1924 in Harrisville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Helen (Hilligas) Huffman.

She was a Christian by faith and a homemaker.

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

Sheena M. Mcendree

Dec 22, 2017

Sheena McEndree, 33, of Wheeling, West Virginia, died on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  Born October 10, 1984 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Denny Goettge and Ann Gorby. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Sonja and William Ingold. In addition to her parents, Sheena is survived by her husband, Sam...

Evelyn M. (Paul) Speece

Dec 22, 2017

Evelyn Marie Speece, 94, of Rockville, Maryland, and formerly of Martins Ferry and St. Clairsville, OH died on December 22, 2017, with her loving daughter by her side. Mrs. Speece was born in Bellaire, OH. She was the daughter of Louis and Bessie Zastudil Paul. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Martins Ferry...

Cynthia A. Coyne

Dec 22, 2017

Cynthia A. Coyne, 70, of Bridgeport, OH died December 22, 2017 at Liza's Place. She was born August 7, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late James R. and Betty (Sobray) Letzelter. She was a graduate of Wheeling Central class of 1965, West Liberty University class of 1969, and obtained a Master's Degree from West Virginia University....

James A. Newland, Sr.

Dec 17, 2017

James A. Newland, Jr., 68, of Holloway, Ohio, died December 17, 2017 at his home, with his family by his side.  Born in Wheeling, West Virginia June 14, 1949, he was the son of Helen Woods Newland and the late James Newland, Sr. Jim's love for his family was immeasurable.  He loved his dog, Harley, his faithful and loyal companion...

Henry Joseph Dagan

Dec 16, 2017

Henry Joseph Dagan, 48, of Adena, Ohio, passed Saturday December 16, 2017 at Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, Ohio. He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on August 13, 1969, a son of Demaris Barnhart Dagan and the late James Dagan Sr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by an infant sister Donna Marie Dagan. In...

Margaret Ann ""Ann"" Clayton

Dec 16, 2017

Margaret "Ann" Clayton, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Astoria Place.  Born March 10, 1939 in, Barnesville, Ohio, she was the daughter and only child of Clifford and Kathryn Gill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Clayton. She is survived by her...

Donald N. Cawthorne

Dec 14, 2017

Donald Cawthorne, 80, of Rayland, OH, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Dixon's Health Care Center in Wintersville. He was born September 5, 1937, in Wellsburg, WV, a son of the late R.E. and Ora (Lucas) Cawthorne. Donald retired as a lab technician for LaFarge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings, and...

Terry Lee Ikey

Dec 13, 2017

Terry Lee Ikey, 64, of Belmont, OH, died December 13, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 4, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Charles and Katherine (Amos) Ikey. He was retired from the New Jersey Transit Railroad as a Conductor and Senior Trainmaster, was a member of the United Transportation Union, was a member...

Joseph S. Muklewicz

Dec 11, 2017

Joseph S. Muklewicz, 97, of Bridgeport, OH died Monday, December 11, 2017 at County Club Retirement Center. He was born August 15, 1920, in Neffs OH, a son of the late Ignace and Pelegia (Mazur) Muklewicz. Joseph was a United States Airforce Veteran and served in WWII, serving for 39 months with the Eighth Airforce in England as Mass...

Daisy N. (Womack) Pearson

Dec 10, 2017

Daisy N. (Womack) McGhee Pearson, 92 of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born May 13, 1925 in Roxboro, NC a daughter of the late Percy and Pearl (Bumpus) Womack. Daisy worked for several restaurants including the former Eric's Steak House and retired from Ohio County Senior Services. She...

Dolores Jean Roberts

Dec 6, 2017

Dolores "Dee" Jean Roberts, 79, of Colerain, OH died December 6th, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born November 14, 1938, a daughter of the late William and Verna (Matulavich) Trouten. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Colerain. Dolores was preceded in death by her sister, Debra Kuthy, brother, William Trouten,...

Mark A. Calvert

Dec 5, 2017

Mark A. Calvert, 59, of Morristown, OH died December 5th, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 21, 1958, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of Ruth V. (Reed) Calvert and the late Alvin R. Calvert. Mark was the owner and operator of CompCon Systems Inc., and a Catholic by Faith. In addition to his father, he was...

Theresa Ann Schneid

Dec 4, 2017

Theresa Ann Schneid, 97, of Bridgeport, OH died December 4, 2017 at Shadyside Care Center. She was born September 17, 1920, a daughter of the late George and Florence (Mauck) Holler. She was a member of St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters. In addition to her parents, Theresa...

Mary "Peggy" Margaret Hall

Dec 4, 2017

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Hall, 85, of Wolfhurst, OH died December 4, 2017 at Belmont Manor. She was born December 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Margaret (Channel) Palko. Mary was a retired secretary for Big Bear Department Store in Bridgeport, and a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in...

Jon Nathaniel "'Nate'" Little

Dec 3, 2017

Jon Nathaniel "Nate" Little, 37, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Sunday, December 03, 2017 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born January 29, 1980 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Charles Little and Kathi Lucas Little. Nate was a devoted father to his children, as well as being very devoted to his entire family.  He loved the outdoors, experiencing nature and all...

Dale M. Wiant

Dec 1, 2017

Together again Dale M. Wiant, 97, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, December 1, 2017 at Forest Hills Nursing Home. St. Clairsville, OH. He was born March 13, 1920 in Vandergrift, PA a son of the late W. H. Meade Wiant and Dora I. (Shook) Wiant. Dale's lifetime employers included: former Burford Funeral Home, Cook-Waite Laboratories and...