Obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

William J. Anderson, Jr., 76 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born in Wheeling, WV, on October 22, 1948, the son of the late William J.  and Betty Mae (Wensyel) Anderson.

Bill retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp, was a member of The Cave Club,...

Apr 10, 2025

Donald F. Van Fossen, Sr. of Newcomerstown, Ohio, formerly of Flushing, Ohio passed away April 10th, 2025 at the age of 94 at Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born March 23rd, 1931, at home in Flushing, to the late Earl Van Fossen and Ocie (McClintock) Bendure.

A proud member of The United States Marine...

Apr 8, 2025

Robert A. Gruse Jr. 72, of Colerain passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Aspenwall VA Hospital Pittsburgh Pa. He was born on November 15, 1952, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Robert A. Sr. and Edith (Kemo) Gruse.

Bob was a Veteran in the US Marine Corp. and District Manager for Life Touch...

Apr 8, 2025

Lana Kay Ankrom Orr, 73, of Bethesda passed away on April 8, 2025 surrounded by her family at Barnesville Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1951 to the late Robert A. and Helen Virginia Mae Jones Ankrom in Wheeling, WV.

Lana was a retired social worker for Awakenings and Youth Service Systems.  She married Robert Dale...

Apr 6, 2025

It's with heavy heart that we must announce the passing of a native of the Ohio Valley in Clearwater, Fl. Craig "Pic" Burley after a lengthy battle with Dementia. He was born April 13, 1945, in Wheeling, a son of the late Kenny and Eleanor Burley.

"Pic's a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School Class of 1963....

Apr 5, 2025

James A. Solomon, Sr. 88 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on December 4, 1936, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late James B. and Elizabeth Solomon.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy, retired Union Laborer of Wheeling, WV, and a member of the Lansing...

Apr 5, 2025

Della Zoladz, 94, of Yorkville went to join her heavenly father on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center. She was born on July 15, 1930, to the late Franklin Ray Moser and Della Morrison Moser.

She was married to Donald Zoladz Sr. on February 3, 1951, who she spent many wonderful years with until his...

Apr 2, 2025

Robert James "Rob" Randall, 44, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. He was born February 22, 1981 in Bellaire, Ohio.

Rob was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of  Iron Workers Local 549, Wheeling, and also was a member of the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club near Beallsville. In...

Apr 2, 2025

John Thomas Strope, 73 of Bellaire passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born November 13, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Paul and Beatrice (Schellenberg) Strope.

He retired from the Village of Bellaire Water Treatment Plant and was Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 29, 2025

Darrel Edward Carruthers passed away March 29, 2025, at the age of 78 at his home. He was born November 3, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in Lithopolis, Ohio. He was a Presbyterian by faith.

He graduated from Bloom-Carroll High School in 1964 & attended Rio Grande College. He served in the U.S. Army as...

Mar 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Hall, 61, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born November 15, 1963 in Butte, Montana.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents-by-heart, Floyd and Wilma Lucas and his father-in-law, Keith Perkins. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Melodie...

Mar 28, 2025

Harold Lee Haught, 68, of Barton passed away Friday March 28, 2025, at home. He was born September 29, 1956, in Wheeling, a son of Dorothy (Terrill) Haught of Bellaire and the late Harold Junior Haught.

He was a retired coalminer with the former North American Coal Co. #6 mine, also Kermee Coal Mine in Glascia, ILL,...

Mar 24, 2025

Drake Anthony Hicks-Strope, 20, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, in his home. He was born on July 7, 2004, in Martins Ferry, a son of Ryan and Stephanie (Mussard) Strope. Drake was employed by Jennmar Services where he was a Roof Control Engineer and was a coalminer, he also loved cars.

He is survived...

Mar 22, 2025

Roxanne (Ronevich) VanGosen, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.  She was born March 16, 1951, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Chester and Stella Mary (Cizeski) Ronevich.

Roxanne was Protestant by faith and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church, she worked at...

Mar 21, 2025

Mary Louise Turley, 88, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in her daughters' home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1937, in Paris, TN a daughter of the late Crawford and Pearl (Stringfield) Key. Mary was Presbyterian by faith, and the Bridgeport American Legion, Women's Auxiliary. She also enjoyed gardening, watching TV...

Mar 19, 2025

Darrin D. Thompson, a devoted husband, father, and Pappy, was called home to the Lord on March 19, 2025, at the age of 58. Darrin was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on April 6, 1966.

He was preceded in death by William Thompson (father), Carol (Idahl) Thompson (mother), and Kirk Thompson (brother).

Darrin was married to...

Mar 18, 2025

William Paul McPherson, Jr., 74 of Somerton, Ohio passed away with the love of his life by his side on March 18, 2025.  Bill was born on July 17, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to the late William, Sr. and Mary (Treadwell) McPherson.

Bill was a very talented man.  He was an artist who painted cars and doodled...

Mar 18, 2025

William Gary Alexander, 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in his residence. He was born on May 15, 1960, in New Martinsville, WV, the only son of the late Dennis and Helen (Sigman) Alexander. Bill served his country in the United States Army; retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel; enjoyed shooting pool; and was an avid...

Mar 15, 2025

Debra K. Faldowski, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home to the Lord on March 15, 2025, at Liza's Place, Wheeling, W. Va. at the age of 71.  Debra was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Ulczynski.  After Debra graduated from Dillonvale High School, she attended...

Mar 13, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Kirkpatrick, 68 of Freeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.  He was born December 27, 1956, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late James O. and June (Bellville) Kirkpatrick.

Jeff was a retired computer programmer, and a member of the American Legion Post 38 of Martins Ferry.   He loved...