Obituaries

Michael A. Vandyne

Jun 30, 2017

Michael A. VanDyne, 54, of Yakima, Washington, died unexpectedly June 30, 2017, as he was traveling through Washington.  Born November 13, 1962 in Fort Brag, North Carolina, he was the son of Clarence and Carmen VanDyne. He loved his family deeply; had a wonderful sense of humor; enjoyed philosophy, poetry, and fishing.  He loved to travel, as he could explore,...

Lois Marjorie Ann Baker

Jun 30, 2017

Lois Marjorie Ann (Blum) Baker, 85, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed Friday June 30, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born in Wheeling, WV, on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Herman and Anna Wodarcyk Blum. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Lois was a very well-known Tole Painter and a crafter...

Richard J. Griesbaum

Jun 29, 2017

Richard J. Griesbaum, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Greencastle, IN. He was born February 18, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Regis Griesbaum and Joan (Dobrusha) Bailey. Rich was a truck driver for Cheeseman Transport of Ft. Recovery, OH. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

John F. Williams

Jun 28, 2017

John F. Williams, 72, of Bethesda, OH, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. He was born August 22, 1944 in Bellaire, OH a son of the late Earl and Doris (Farmer) Williams. He was a former coal miner and contractor and loved to drive a school bus for Barnesville Schools. John...

Linda S. Kotlas

Jun 28, 2017

Linda Sue Kotlas, 70, of Rayland died June 28th, 2017 at home. She was born May 15, 1947 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Millard P. and Emily (Heldefer) Dyson. Linda was a former employee of Edgen Murray, and worked at Ferry Hardware for 25 years. She is survived by her children; Robert (Caroline) Kotlas of Harrison,...

Virginia L. Conaway

Jun 27, 2017

Virginia L. Conaway, 67, of Bridgeport, OH died Tuesday, June 27th 2017 at home. She was born October 30, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Virginia L. Burch. Virginia was a cashier at the former C&M drive thru in Colerain, a bartender at the VFW in Colerain, and was a Catholic by faith. In addition to...

Harry B. Lucas

Jun 25, 2017

Harry B. Lucas, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Forest Hill Retirement Community.  Born August 14, 1945 in Alledonia, Ohio, he was the son of the late Willard Lucas and Nettie McMasters Lucas. He was a lifelong farmer, leading a simple, honest life.  He was a good man, showing kindness to all and enjoyed the comradery...

Julia Ann Groux

Jun 22, 2017

Julia Ann Groux, 86, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away June 22nd, 2017 at Liza's Place. She was born December 24, 1930, in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late John and Julia (Morfea) Montello. She was a 1948 graduate of Martins Ferry High School, 1957 graduate of West Liberty State College, and obtained a Master's Degree in...

Curtis D. Mccormick

Jun 21, 2017

Curtis D. McCormick, 81, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed Wednesday June 21, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born in McClaneville, Ohio on October 4, 1935, a son of the late John and Rosetta Thatcher McCormick. Curtis was a retired Coal Miner with Cravat Coal Co. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Nancy Carol Briggs

Jun 21, 2017

Nancy Carol Briggs, 76, of Mount Pleasant, Ohio, passed Wednesday June 21, 2017 at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on June 15, 1941, a daughter of the late Howard and Bertha Wilson Atwood. She was also a member of Meadowbrook Church of God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Kathy Lynn Kovacs

Jun 21, 2017

Kathy Lynn Kovacs, 58, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died at her home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  She was born October 16, 1958 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Steve "Junior" Kovacs and Kathryn Burghy Jurovcik. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved making and sharing memories with them. In addition to her parents, she was...

Don W. Rauschenberg

Jun 20, 2017

"Together Again" Don W. Rauschenberg, 85, of Belmont, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his daughter's home, with his family by his side.  Born February 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Virgil and Hanna Rauschenberg. He worked and retired from building bridges.  Don enjoyed Bingo and traveling.  Touching the lives of his family and friends, he...

John Robert "Bob" Someroski

Jun 20, 2017

John Robert "Bob" Someroski, 86, of Mount Pleasant, Ohio, passed Tuesday June 20, 2017 at Urbana, Ohio. He was born in Piney Fork, Ohio on August 23, 1930, a son of the late William and Rena Daldin Someroski. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother James Melvin Someroski. Bob is survived by a...

Melody Lane Edwards

Jun 19, 2017

Melody Lane Wilson Edwards, 71, of Benwood, WV, went to her eternal home on June 19, 2017.  She was born into this life August 1, 1945 in Belmont, Ohio, daughter of the late John Wilson and Beulah Morris Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edwards. Melody is survived by her loving...

Patricia D. (Howard) Antill

Jun 19, 2017

Patricia D. "Pat" (Howard) Antill, 71, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, WV. She was born May 16, 1946 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late George and Helen M. (Ennis) Howard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers; Charles, George, Jack,...

Joyce Lorraine Balk

Jun 17, 2017

Joyce Lorraine Balk, 64, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Saturday June 17, 2017 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born in Washington, PA on July 6, 1952, a daughter of the late George and Wilda Bippus Trussell. Joyce was an employee of Mace's of Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters: Darlene...

Norma J. Baxter

Jun 16, 2017

"Together Again" Norma Baxter passed away with peace and grace after her battle with Alzheimer's, on June 16, 2017, with family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Sara Lillian Buser and Venus Monroe Todd; husband, Richard "Dick" Baxter of 50 years; son, Richard T. Baxter; and sister, Joann Brown.  She is survived by her daughter,...

Robert K. Moore

Jun 14, 2017

Robert K. Moore, 65, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born June 22, 1951 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Roy E. and Martha (Rodgers) Moore. Bob retired from Stoffer's Recycling of Martins Ferry. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Condolences may...

Ronnette Bernadine Aubrey

Jun 13, 2017

Ronnette Bernadine Seng Aubrey died on June 13, 2017 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland, after a long illness. She was born February 13, 1961 in Avella, PA, a daughter of Joann Alice (Loy) and the late Ronald Bernard Seng. She was a 1979 graduate of Avella High School and a 1981 graduate of Penn Commercial College. In addition to...

George A. Burress

Jun 13, 2017

George Allen Burress, Sr., 75, of Wheeling, WV died Tuesday, June 13th surrounded by family at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 1, 1942, a son of the late William Seedie Burress and Rosella Smith and grew up in Beech Bottom. He was a retired from Windser Coal, enjoyed fishing, and cooking out with friends and family. He played...