Obituaries

Elizabeth J. Leoni

Oct 4, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Leoni, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away October 4, 2017 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born May 6, 1939, daughter of the late Howard F. and Nellie (Gazda) Woods . She was a Catholic by faith. She Is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Albert Leoni; sons, Christopher Leoni of Columbus, OH,...

Robert H. ""Bob"" Martin

Oct 3, 2017

Robert H. Martin, 83, of Bethesda, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  He was born January 6, 1934 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Hilles Martin and Nellie Gregg Martin. Bob exemplified honesty, character, and integrity throughout his daily life.  He was passionate about his dairy farm and his work in general.  His true vision was sharing his...

Catherine (Doughty) Zukowski

Oct 2, 2017

Catherine (Doughty) Zukowski, 93, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born April 8, 1924 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Walter E. and Anna (Minger) Doughty. She retired from the dietary dept. at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. In...

Brian P. Travis

Oct 1, 2017

Brian P. Travis, 60, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home.  Born September 6, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lester Travis and Madge Thoburn Travis. A 1976 graduate of Barnesville High School, Brian was a generous man who loved his family beyond measure.  He was a hardworking man, who took...

Pauline Leona Denger

Sep 30, 2017

Pauline Leona Woodford Denger February 20, 1922 – September 30, 2017. Pauline, a life-long resident of Mt. Pleasant, OH, the daughter of the late Larry and Mamie Woodford, made her transition to heaven on September 30th, 2017. She died in the comfort of her home after a slow decline, in the loving care of her grandson, Joseph James (Jim)...

Belinda K. (Stewart) Mellott

Sep 27, 2017

Belinda K. (Stewart) Mellott, 48, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born in Wheeling, WV a daughter of Clyde Stewart, Jr. and the late Rose (Bryant) Stewart. Surviving in addition to her father of Flushing, OH is her husband, Herman Mellott of Adena, OH, children; Belida...

Charles Ray Minton

Sep 23, 2017

Charles Ray Minton, 80, of Elm City, N.C., formerly of Wheeling, WV, died September 23, 2017 at his home. He was born December 26, 1936, in Greene County, PA, a son of the late Hallie and Verna (Mayne) Minton. He was retired from the Wheeling Newspaper, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Laura Hickey

Sep 18, 2017

Laura Hickey, 74, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, passed at her home, September 18, 2017 at her home in Martins Ferry, OH. In keeping with Laura's wishes there will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a graveside inurnment service on Friday September 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery, (Bishop's Chapel) Wheeling, with Pastor Brad Johnston...

Hilles Glenn Kemp

Sep 17, 2017

Hilles Glenn Kemp, 91, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, in his favorite chair on September 17, 2017 and is now present with the Lord. He was born in the original family home, near the railroad in Belmont, Ohio, was a child during the depression helping his mom in the garden for the family...

Brenda "Susie" Vargo

Sep 17, 2017

Brenda "Susie" Vargo, 71, of Bridgeport, OH went to be with the lord September 17, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1945, in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of the late James R. and Wyomina (Barnett) Mannon. She was a Baptist by faith. She was an animal lover, enjoyed gardening,...

Robert A. Kies

Sep 15, 2017

Robert A. Kies, 72, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at his sister's home. He was born April 20, 1945 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Thomas A. Kies and Mary (McGlothlin) Kies Clements. He retired from Butternut Bakery. Robert was the first male to graduate from Martins Ferry...

James C. Mayhugh

Sep 14, 2017

James C. Mayhugh, 68, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at home. He was born August 21, 1949 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Phillips) Mayhugh. Jim was retired from the Yorkville Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the First Christian Church and American Legion Post #38...

Charles Randy Ackerman

Sep 12, 2017

Charles Randy Ackerman, 65, of Bridgeport, OH died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born June 12, 1952 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Forrest Ackerman and Freda (Ward) Ackerman Klika. He was retired from Domino's Pizza and also the Emergency Medical Service, Martins Ferry. Charles was a member of...

Robert "Bob" Alvin Gretzinger

Sep 10, 2017

Robert "Bob" A. Gretzinger, 89, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed Sunday September 10, 2017 at Forest Hills Retirement Community. He was born in Wheeling, WV on August 15, 1928, a son of the late Charles and Esther Fundis Gretzinger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Alice Boyd. Bob was a life member...

Michael J. Denard

Sep 6, 2017

Michael J. Denard, 67, of Piedmont, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1950 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Joseph S. and Martha J. (Hartness) Denard. Mike retired from Shoemaker Coal Mine. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry...

Katherine Ellen "Kay" Nagy

Sep 5, 2017

Katherine Ellen "Kay" Nagy 81, of Blaine died Tuesday September 5, 2017 at her home. She was born May 20, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the Paul and Mary Tasjian.

She was a retired employee of the Elder-Berman Department Store St. Clairville and a Presbyterian by faith.

Kay is survived by her loving...

John Henry Weaver

Sep 2, 2017

John Henry Weaver, 9 years old, of Jerusalem, Ohio, died September 2, 2017 at his home.  He was born April 20, 2008 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of Henry Weaver and Katie Schlabach Weaver. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his sisters, Joella and Samantha; brothers, Roman and Ethan; maternal grandparents, Roman and Amanda Schlabach; paternal grandparents, Jake...

Julius Koles

Sep 2, 2017

Julius "Red" Koles 89 of Rayland died Saturday September 2, 2017 at his home. He was born June 27, 1928 in Deep Run a son of the late John and Lena (Kuhn) Koles.

He was a retired Iron Worker with Local #549 in Wheeling, and a US Marine in the Korean. He also was a member of...

Joseph J. "Joe" Smolira

Aug 30, 2017

Joseph J. Smolira, 73, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic.  He was born February 14, 1944 in Lafferty, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Smolira and Aniela Waskiewicz Smolira. Joe, as he was known to all, was a member of Assumption Catholic Church.  He was very dedicated to the church and never missed attending Mass. ...

Lila J. Vitter

Aug 29, 2017

Lila J. Vitter, 91, of Dillonvale, OH died August 29, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 31, 1925, a daughter of the late Floyd and Zelia (DeNoose) Orsillo Sr. She was a member of Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, and LaBelle Chapter 414. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...