Obituaries

Oct 28, 2025

Virginia "Jean" Trowbridge, 83, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Born December 4th, 1941, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Victor and Irene (Billis) Rose.  Jean spent her entire life in the community she loved. She built a life centered around family, loyalty, and kindness, and she carried...

Oct 27, 2025

James "Stoney" Stonebreaker, 79, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully in the home that he loved on Monday, October 27, 2025.  He was born July 31, 1946 in Preston County, West Virginia, a son of the late James H. "Bud" Stonebreaker and Mary Lewis McNear.

Stoney was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a...

Oct 27, 2025

Arlene Mae Frey, 89 of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 8, 1936, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Michael and Sara (Muskovich) Drasylko.

Arlene was a graduate of the Ruth Bryant School of Nursing in Martins Ferry. ...

Oct 25, 2025

Craig Lewis Poulain, 74 of St. Clairsville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital.  He was born October 5, 1951, the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Bartella) Poulain.

Craig retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry Plant.  He was a member of the First Christian Church of McMechen, WV and was...

Oct 24, 2025

Ethel Susan (Bonene) Mooney, 82 was born on February 2, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, at Ohio Valley Hospital the daughter of the late, Arthur E. and Ruth "Bunny" (Wrasinski) Bonene. She passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home in Wheeling, where she spent most of her life.  She was the wife of George E....

Oct 24, 2025

Carol Jean Van Horne,73 of Cadiz passed away Friday October 24th at Trinty

Medical Center in Steubenville surrounded by her family.

She was born February 3rd, 1952, the daughter of the late John and Violet (Nurse)Hamilton of Carrollton.

On February 1st, 1982, Jean married John Van Horne, Sr with whom she Shared 30...

Oct 24, 2025

Jacqueline A.  Kandis 64 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her family.   She was born on January 14, 1961, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of Helen (Riggs) Warren and the late James Warren.

Jackie retired from the Wal-Mart Corporation.  She was Christian by faith, a loving wife, mother,...

Oct 23, 2025

Francis Lucas Jr., 62, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away October 23rd, 2025.  He was born in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Francis Lucas Sr. and Edna (Huntsman) Lucas.

Francis was a retired concrete worker and a member of the VFW Post 5356.  Known affectionally by his nickname 'Junebug', he loved to hunt arrowheads and mushrooms.  Francis loved...

Oct 22, 2025

Catherine Ann Blake, 73 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on December 10, 1951, in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of the late, Edwin and Anna Norman

Catherine retired from Riesbeck's Grocery Store, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she gave...

Oct 18, 2025

Larry George Czapp, 78 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on December 8, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late George and Stella Agnes (Tokuazeski) Czapp.

Larry retired from the former Big Bear Plus.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,...

Oct 13, 2025

Mary Margaret Davis-Lutz passed away on Monday, October 13th surrounded by her family.  She was born April 12,1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Richard Lutz; two daughters, Kimberly (Don) Goff, and Lainie (Sean) Zimmerman; two grandchildren – Dylan and Lexi Goff; her brother Charles Davis, as well as many loving...

Oct 12, 2025

Harry Paul Dittman, 89, passed away October 12, 2025, in Eagle Idaho.

Harry was born on March 30, 1927, in Wheeling West, Virginia to Maxamillian and Rosa Dittman..

Harry was married to Betty Lee (Gosney) of Martins Ferry, Ohio at the Lutheran Church in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Harry and Betty began their family...

Oct 11, 2025

Beatrice (Bea) Ethel kidney, 87, of Bridgeport, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025, with her beloved husband, Paul ("Peye") Kidney, by her side the love her life for 68 beautiful years.

Bea was born on August 20, 1938, and everyone who knew her knew that her faith was the foundation of her life.  The Lord...

Oct 10, 2025

Kathryn Jane Harbourt, 82, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 21, 1943 in Scio, Ohio to the late Arthur and Hazel (Kaiser) Pfouts.

Kathryn was a homemaker and a caretaker.  She was a loving and caring mother to all the children of the family, especially her...

Oct 9, 2025

Carl J. "Buck" Boyd, 85 of Mt. Pleasant went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 9, 2025, and is now reunited with his loving wife.  He was born on September 2, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Carl B. and Martha Estella (Warner) Boyd.

He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator,...

Oct 8, 2025

Jason Steven Blizzard, 36, of Piedmont, OH passed away at home on October 8, 2025.  He was born on August 10, 1989 in Wheeling, WV to the late John Blizzard, Sr. and Shirley (Kocsis) Starr.

Jason worked as an Equipment Operator for Egypt Valley Stone.  He was a member of the VFW 5356.  Jason's nickname was Frosty. ...

Oct 7, 2025

Mark Allen Cole, 61 of Tiltonsville formerly of Yorkville passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence.  He was born April 22, 1964, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Leonard Cole and Mary L. (Payton) Wagner.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, a veteran of the United States Army, and was Christian...

Oct 7, 2025

Barbara Ellen Owens, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Jaquay) Willis. Barbara was a member of the Harbor of Hope Church.

Barbara is survived by a sister, Debbie Orphanides; a brother, Ronald...

Oct 5, 2025

Together Again,

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Rice-Jones, 88 of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 2, 1936, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Margaret "Peg" (Stoker) Rice.

She was the owner of Granville Children's Corner...

Oct 5, 2025

Katherine C. Porter 73 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday October 5, 2025, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born September 16, 1952, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Taozza) Allen.

She was a retired employee of Wheeling Community Collage for over 30 years, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic...