Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Jack Curtis Brown, 83, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Liza's Place, Valley Hospice Care Center, Wheeling, West Virginia.  He was born April 6, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio.

Jack was a retired employee of the former ORMET Corporation, near Hannibal, Ohio where he worked as a carbon setter for years.  He was a...

Jun 9, 2025

Madeleine Merle Shrewsbury, 78, passed away peacefully in the home that she loved near Beallsville, Ohio on Monday, June 9, 2025.  She was born August 25,1946 in Concord, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Natalie Muncey Bowers.

Madeleine was a retired nurse.  She will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving mother...

Jun 9, 2025

Richard Duaine Darby, 69, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at his home unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025.  He was born July 10, 1955, a son of the late Earl and Loree Morris Darby.

Richard was a retired coal miner.  He was an avid fan of Nascar, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the San Francisco 49ers.  Collecting...

Jun 4, 2025

Dorothy Lee (Bundy) Rice, 83, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 at Emerald Pointe in Barnesville.  She was born on November 27, 1941 to the late Charles William and Dorothy Charlotte (Cilles) Bundy.

Dotti was a beloved mother, and not just to her own child. She was a beloved grandmother, and not just...

Jun 1, 2025

Norman Joseph Sempirek, 89 of Dillonvale passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Shadyside Care Center.  He was born on August 1, 1935, in Dillonvale, OH the son of the late Frank and Mary (Kuccra) Sempirek.

Norm was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel – Mingo Plant and was a devoted employee of the Wilson Funeral Homes, a...

May 31, 2025

Todd Anthony Link, age 63, beloved brother, uncle, great uncle and friend passed away in his home on May 31, 2025.  Born on April 17th, 1962 Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Chuck" and Patricia "Pat" Link. A graduate of St. John Central High School, Todd later attended Kent State University and dedicated much of his...

May 28, 2025

Claudetta June (Caseber) Bisbocci, 89, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1935, in Monongahela, PA, the daughter of Amos E. "Skip" Caseber and Jennie Rosetta "Rosie" (Lawrence) Caseber.

Claudetta, known as "Claudie" to family and friends, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dog mom...

May 28, 2025

Geraldine May Lynn, 94, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Park Health. She was born on February 26, 1931, in Shadyside, a daughter of the late Wade and Marie (May) Wright. Geraldine was an LPN for many years and enjoyed gardening and reading.

She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Simon; two grandsons; and...

May 28, 2025

Robin "Rob" Yoho, 58, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  He was born April 17, 1967 in Moundsville, West Virginia.  Rob was a self-employed farmer and handyman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working in the yard on the family farm.  However his greatest joy came from simply playing with his grandchildren and...

May 27, 2025

Thomas Ray Hill 86, of Bridgeport entered the presence of his Savior on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at 12:25 pm. He was born August 30, 1938, in Wellsburg, WV. A son of the late John Lowery and Ruth Cordelia (Lewis) Hill.

Tom worked as regional representative for Penn Railroad, a salesman and mechanic for several car dealerships....

May 25, 2025

Joan Marie Maroon, 84 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Wheeling Continuous Care Center.  She was born January 1, 1941; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Diehl) Maroon.

Joan was a retired hairstylist for the former Hub Department Store in Steubenville, and a Flight attendant for Lake Central Airline of...

May 25, 2025

James Edward Wright, 79 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  He was born April 18, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Leana Carmichael.

Jim was Catholic by faith and retired as custodial management with rental proprieties. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and a former...

May 24, 2025

Dr. John Emanuel Markis (Marnierakis) of Waban and Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Atsipopoulo, Crete and Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Emanuel and Mary Markis, passed away on May 24, 2025, after a long illness. John is survived by his former wife, Carolyn Markis, their three children, Mary Markis of Chicago, IL, Emanuel (Donna) Markis of Wellesley MA, and Anastasia...

May 24, 2025

Marquerite "Mickie" Ann (Nickerson) Landis, 84 passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.  She was born June 29, 1940, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Mary Francis (Miller) Nickerson.

Mickie was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bridgeport, OH.  She retired from Wheeling Downs...

May 23, 2025

Ruth Ann (Bozenske) Baggott 87, of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV.  She was born September 17, 1937, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Louis B. and Mary "Mamie" (Ryan) Bozenske.

Ruth retired from the former A & P Grocery store after 31 years...

May 22, 2025

Carol Ann (Post) Toland, 83 of St. Clairsville, OH formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born October 21, 1941, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late George and Ina (Ferrell) Post.

Carol retired from the former Marx Toy Factor in Glen Dale, WV.  She was Apostolic Pentecostal by faith.

May 20, 2025

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Joseph Patrick Smith, Jr. 89, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  He was born on February 17, 1936, in Rayland the son of the late, Joseph and Loretta (Santa) Smith, Sr.

Joe was retired from Imperial Clevite and was Catholic by faith.  He loved and trained beagle...

May 17, 2025

Nelle Geraldine Rutan Shields, age 101, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born on May 25, 1923, to John L. and Carrie Bonar Rutan in Moundsville, WV. Nelle was a longtime resident of Harrisville, OH area and most recently lived in Mt. Pleasant, OH.

A devoted member of the Harrisville Methodist...

May 13, 2025

Wanda D. Olszeski, 95, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Wanda was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ratkowski Jaworski. She was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, St. Adalbert Catholic Women's Club, Rosary Society, the AARP National Chapter, and former Dillonvale AARP Chapter 3773.

In addition to her parents,...

May 12, 2025

Marvin Hansel Baldridge, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 12th, 2025 at The Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville, Ohio.

He was born November 10th, 1942 in Pineville, West Virginia, one of 8 children of the late Claude Clayton, Sr. and Ida Lee (Forrester) Baldridge.  Over the years, Marvin had been a...