Obituaries

Alvin L. Weidetz

Nov 18, 2017

Alvin L. Weidetz, Sr., of Hilliard, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Darby Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation of Hilliard. He was born September 24, 1919 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Carl J. Weidetz and Pearl E. (Bruney) Weidetz Love. Al along with his wife, Rose, owned RAW Trucking that...

Martin H. Mitchell, Sr.

Nov 16, 2017

Martin H. Mitchell, Sr., 91, of Beallsville, Ohio, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born June 9, 1926 in Rhode Island, New York. A World War II Navy Veteran, Martin was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Alice Virginia Ayers

Nov 16, 2017

Alice V. Ayers, 75, of Adena, OH died November 16, 2017 at Liza's Place. She was born May 7, 1942, in Barton, OH, a daughter of the late James and Virginia (Whorrell) Ayers. She was an employee at the former People's Bank in Martins Ferry, retired from the Citizen's Bank in Martins Ferry, was a member of the Harrisville...

Darlene S. House

Nov 16, 2017

Darlene S. House, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home, November 16, 2017 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.  She was born October 17, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Richard Edwards and Mildred Sellers Edwards. Darlene's greatest blessing was her family, whom she loved with all her heart.  She enjoyed camping, country music, playing cards, reading,...

Dolores May Bain

Nov 15, 2017

Dolores May Bain, 75 of Colerain died Wednesday November 15, 2107 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1942 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary (Keyes) Ellfritz.

She was a member of the First Christian Church Martins Ferry, and a lover of her dogs and cats.

In addition to...

Doris J. Stewart

Nov 15, 2017

Doris J. Stewart, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  She was born November 1, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Harvey and Clara Ridgeway Burghy. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother and shared a special love and bond with her brothers and sisters.  Because of  Doris' love...

Cynthia J. (Carroll) Pollock

Nov 14, 2017

Cynthia J. (Carroll) Pollock, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born July 27, 1956 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Turner) Carroll. Cynthia was a former home health aide and an employee of Bobbie Brooks. In addition to her parents...

Edith Faye Pickens

Nov 14, 2017

Edith Faye Pickens, 71, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed Tuesday November 14, 2017 at Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place. She was born in Woodsfield, OH, on April 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Stanley Efaw and Vivian Whitlatch. She was a retired employee of the American Legion in Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Robert R. Mattern, Ii

Nov 12, 2017

Robert R. Mattern, II, 33 of Moundsville, WV died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born June 14, 1984 in Wheeling, WV a son of Kelley (Snyder) Mattern and the late Robert Mattern. Robert was an avid sports fan especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Surviving in addition to his mother are his sister, Britni...

William C. Pahl

Nov 9, 2017

TOGETHER AGAIN: William C. Pahl, 89, of Bridgeport, OH died November 9, 2017 in Columbus, OH. He was born August 13, 1928, in Brooklyn NY, a son of the late Caston C. and Mabel (Boston) Pahl. He retired after 36 years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel General Offices as an Internal Auditor. William was an avid bowler. He was in...

Walter T. Hawk

Nov 8, 2017

Walter T. "Tom" Hawk, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was born January 7, 1942 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Walter James and Mary Margaret (Norton) Hawk. He was retired from the Fairmont Supply Company. Tom was a member of...

Annabelle Sudvary

Nov 8, 2017

Annabelle Sudvary, 88, of Rayland, OH, died November 8, 2017 at Liza's Place. She was born April 25, 2017, in Rush Run, a daughter of the late Paul and Della (Fithen) Ogden. She was a Protestant by faith and was a member of the Rayland VFD Women's Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Patricia A. (Martin) Thoburn

Nov 6, 2017

Patricia A. (Martin) Thoburn, 73, of Colerain, OH died Monday, November 6, 2017 at her home. She was born July 1, 1944 in Detroit, MI a daughter of the late Ward and Emma (Brown) Martin. She was a former teacher and a Bank Teller at Fidelity. Patty was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain, OH. In...

Charles Donald ""Don"" Wade

Nov 6, 2017

Charles Donald "Don" Wade, 91, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Barnesville Hospital.  Born May 31, 1926 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Wade and Mary Anderson Wade. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Don was a very hard working man, and was a foreman for the North American Coal...

Evalia Marie Gonot

Nov 6, 2017

Evalia Marie Gonot, 72, of Rayland, Ohio, passed Monday November 6, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born November 11, 1944, a daughter of the late Fabio and Lena Signorini. Evalia was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and a Catholic. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandfather Attilio...

Stephen M. Shively

Nov 4, 2017

Stephen M. Shively ,54, of St. Clairsville, OH died November 4, 2017. He was born July 22, 1963, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late William "Tex" and Patricia (Craig) Shively. He was an employee at Paramount Support Services, a U.S. Airforce Veteran, and a member of the East Richland Evangelical Friends Church. He is survived by his...

Paul Canter

Nov 3, 2017

Paul Canter, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH died November 3, 2017 at EORH. He was born February 1, 1947, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late W. Robert "Bob" and Maggie (Applegarth) Canter. He was a retired police officer for the Martins Ferry police department where he also served as police chief. He is survived by his...

Carol Jean Beltz

Nov 3, 2017

Carol Jean Beltz, 82, of Lansing, OH, passed away Friday November 3, 2017 at Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place. She was born in Lansing on December 17, 1934, a daughter of the late George and Loretta Shaw Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Beltz, a daughter Debra Beltz, brothers: John...

Dan R. Hoffman

Nov 1, 2017

Dan R. Hoffman, 51, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1965 in Bellaire, OH a son of Dan B. Hoffman of Harrisville, OH and the late Peggy (Lawrence) Hoffman. Dan was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Donna J. (Daugherty) Hoffman, his step-mother, Lynn (Jones)...

David Edward Hostetler

Oct 31, 2017

David (Dave) Hostetler, 80, of Bridgeport, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2017, at Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1937, to the late Frank and June Hostetler.

He graduated from Martins Ferry High School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgeport,...