Obituaries

Dennis C. ""Tug"" Robson

Oct 15, 2016

Dennis "Tug" Robson, 67, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Astoria Place, Barnesville. Born September 4, 1949 in Bethesda, Ohio, he was the son of the late David Robson and Pauline Davis Robson. Tug was a dedicated and enthusiastic supporter of all Union Local Jets sports and co-founder of Milk Games, honoring the Backyard Rivalry between Union...

Matthew S. Berletch Jr

Oct 14, 2016

Matthew S. Berletch Jr. 89, of Bridgeport, died Friday October 14, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 3, 1927 in Benwood WV, a son of the late Matthew S. Sr. and Margaret C. (Valembois) Berletch. He was a retired owner and truck driver, a member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 227 Bridgeport, and...

Elmer E. Sherman

Oct 13, 2016

Elmer Eugene "Gene" Sherman, 77, Of Bridgeport, OH passed away October 13, 2016 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Charles "Chuck" Sherman and the late Vonda (Church) Byrd. He was a retired guard at the Wheeling Dollar Bank. He was also retired from the Army 1st...

James Richard Stottler

Oct 8, 2016

James Richard Stottler, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio, died, Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Liza's Place. A Celebration of Life will be conducted, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 4-7 p.m., Patron Funeral Homes & Crematory Kelly Kemp Braido, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Interment will be at the convenience of James' family. Memorial contributions may be made to: Liza's Place,...

Brett M. Wilson

Oct 6, 2016

Brett M. Wilson, 43, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born August 30, 1973 in Wheeling, WV the son of Pete and Caroline (Morris) Wilson of Martins Ferry. Brett was a Counselor at Belmont Correctional Institute of St. Clairsville, OH. He was an avid sports fan...

Delores Ann "Dee" Demarco

Oct 6, 2016

Delores Ann "Dee" DeMarco, 83, of Elm Grove formally of Cleveland, died Thursday October 6, 2016 at Bishop Hodge's Continuous Care Center Wheeling. She was born February 9, 1933 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Komernik) Hochevar. She was a retired LPN for Cadiz Convalescent Center Cadiz, and a great advocate for the Democratic Party...

Judi Ann Lautar

Oct 4, 2016

Judith "Judi" Ann Lautar, 71, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Tuesday October 4, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH, on February 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Samuel "Eddie" Brown Sr. and Elizabeth "Honey" Socea Brown. Judi is a retired Dental Hygienist and LPN, a member of Kirkwood Methodist Church and...

Homer O. Stephens

Oct 3, 2016

Homer O. Stephens, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 23, 1927 in Atlas, OH a son of the late Homer O. and Bessie (Huntsman) Stephens. Homer retired as plant manager for Ferrellgas Propane and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII. In addition to his...

Thomas Garan

Oct 3, 2016

Thomas "Tom" A. Garan, 82, of St. Clairsville, OH formerly of Crescent, OH passed away October 3, 2016 at home. He was born August 8, 1934, in Mt. Pleasant, OH, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Mozie) Garan. He was a clerk at the Yorkville Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Plant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Kellis Harvey Mccroskey

Oct 3, 2016

Kellis Harvey McCroskey, 94, of Belmont, Ohio went home to be with Jesus, Monday, October 3, 2016, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 19, 1922, on Hildom Rd. in Monroe Twp., Ashtabula County, near Pierpont, Ohio, son of the late Albert Kellis and Beatrice Irene (Smith) McCroskey. Kellis married Nellie V. Butler on May 31, 1948, in...

Julia N. Marano

Oct 2, 2016

Julia N. Marano, 90, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away October 2, 2016 in Dublin, Ohio. Born February 15, 1926 to the late Marion and Lottie Kujawa. Julia was a member of the St. Adalbert's Catholic Women's Club. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Samuel G. Marano. Julia is survived by her children, Toni (Edward) Fish, Teri...

Mary E. "Sally" Harris

Oct 1, 2016

Mary E. "Sally" Harris, 79, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born May 22, 1937 in Bellaire, OH a daughter of the late F. Donald and Mary V. (Murray) Fitton. Sally retired from the Ft. Henry Club of Wheeling, WV. In addition to her parents she...

Gary Paul Cefus

Oct 1, 2016

Gary Paul Cefus, 75, of Dillonvale, died Saturday October 1, 2016 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born June 27, 1941 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Steve and Lottie (Talasis) Cefus. He was a retired employee of Belmont Community Hospital Bellaire, and a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church Dillonvale. Gary was a...

Mary Arlene Webb

Sep 30, 2016

Mary Arlene Webb, 75, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital. Born June 6, 1941 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Burghy. Arlene, as she was known to all, was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. Her life was her children and grandchildren and she...

Mary Lou Zimbeco

Sep 29, 2016

Mary Lou Zimbeco, 66, of Brookside, Ohio passed away September 29, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born October 3, 1949, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lua (Wayt) Erazmus. Mary Lou was a coal miner at Consol Energy, Shoemaker mine for 35 years. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship church...

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Harris

Sep 28, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Harris, 63, of Rayland, Ohio, passed Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 28, 1952, a son of the late Gerald B. and Rose Campbell Harris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Shirley Crosley and a brother John Crosley. Jerry is survived...

Leisa Faye Copley

Sep 27, 2016

Leisa Faye Copley, 59, of Bethesda, Ohio, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Liza's Place, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1956 in Morgantown, West Virginia, she was the daughter of James Given and Doris Jean Smith Given. Leisa is survived by her husband, Charley Copley of Bethesda, Ohio; daughter, Stacey Copley...

James W. Bero

Sep 25, 2016

After a 16-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, James (Jim) W. Bero, 64, died September 25, 2016, at home, with his wife by his side in Martins Ferry, OH. At his request, no services will be held. He was born November 7, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late William and Avonel (Wilson) Bero. Jim will be remembered...

Ann Hutkay

Sep 25, 2016

Ann Hutkay, 92, of Dillonvale went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 25, 2016 at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 13, 1924 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Victor and Pauline (Figurski) Wrobel. She was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church Dillonvale, the CWC, the Rosary Society, and the choir. In...

Sharon Sue King

Sep 23, 2016

Sharon Sue Paluch King, 65, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Friday September 23, 2016 at Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 25, 1951, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Morell Paluch. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers: William Matusik and...