Obituaries

George  J. Pavell  Iii

George J. Pavell Iii

Apr 27, 2016

George J. Pavell III, 67, of Morristown, Ohio, died April 27, 2016 at his home. He was born March 29, 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late George J. Pavell, Jr. and Ida Virginia Wright Pavell. Proudly serving his county in the United States Army, George was deeply devoted to his family and had a great passion for...

Durward  Kenneth Blaney

Durward Kenneth Blaney

Apr 26, 2016

Durward Kenneth Blaney, 91, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio, died April 26, 2016 at his home in Vincent, Ohio, in the company of his family. He was born December 1, 1924 in Dabney, Arkansas, to the late Genie Horn Blaney and Bob Link Blaney, the fourth of their six sons. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother, Mr. Blaney...

Rita M. "Sue" Schafer

Rita M. "Sue" Schafer

Apr 25, 2016

Rita M. "Sue" Schafer, 95, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at County Club Retirement Center, Bellaire, OH. She was born November 14, 1920 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Harry F. Schafer, Sr. and Elizabeth (Hennes) Schafer. She retired as bookkeeper for the former Atkins Roofing Company and was a member of St....

John G. Matusic

John G. Matusic

Apr 25, 2016

John G. Matusic, 51, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 25th, 2016 at his home. He was born January 10th, 1965 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of John Matusic and the late Elizabeth (Bogard) Matusic. John was a Catholic by faith. Along with his father, John is survived by his wife; Donna Brown, daughters: Dorothy (Justin) Matusic...

Dora  Jean Adkins

Dora Jean Adkins

Apr 24, 2016

Dora Jean Adkins, 73, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 28, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lonnie Tucker and Laura Stull Tucker. A very loving and giving lady, Dora touched the lives of many. She was always eager to help when needed and felt...

Christ Pashalis Jr

Christ Pashalis Jr

Apr 23, 2016

Christ Pashalis Jr. 86, of Bridgeport died Saturday April 23, 2016 at Good Shepherd Nursing Facility Wheeling. He was born December 26, 1929 in Wheeling, a son of the late Christ Sr. and Katherine (Rose) Pashalis. He was a retired supervisor for Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry for 15 years and the former Wonder Bread Co. of Wheeling for...

Judith I. Jackson

Judith I. Jackson

Apr 19, 2016

Judith I. Jackson, 67, of Dillonvale, Ohio died Tuesday April 19th, 2016 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry Ohio. She was born November 14th, 1948 in Martins Ferry. She was a Presbyterian by Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her parents Winford E. McFadden, and Minie Ann (Bonecutter) McFadden, her loving husband...

Naomi "Toots" Tennant

Naomi "Toots" Tennant

Apr 18, 2016

Naomi J. "Toots" Tennant, 81, of Bridgeport, Ohio died Monday April 18, 2016 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South, Wheeling West Virginia. She was born June 5, 1934 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of the late Phillip J. and Mable (Sommers) Deaton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst and the CWC of the church....

Tina  E. (Nice)  Jaworski

Tina E. (Nice) Jaworski

Apr 15, 2016

Tina E. (Nice) Jaworski, 46, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away April 15, 2016 at her home. She was born August 16, 1969 in Bellaire, OH a daughter of Joyce A. (Mullet) Nice and the late Patrick L. Nice. Tina is survived by her beloved sons, Michael A. Jaworski of Coral Springs, FL and Anthony P. F. Jaworski of...

Martha  Jane Andrews

Martha Jane Andrews

Apr 13, 2016

Martha Jane Andrews, 89, of Triadelphia, West Virginia, passed away at her home, April 13, 2016. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on November 22, 1926, daughter of the late Ore Ward and Gladys Nelson Ward. She was a loving homemaker. Her devotion to her family was in keeping with her devotion for God. A woman of strong faith,...

Marlene  J. (Lust)  Martin

Marlene J. (Lust) Martin

Apr 12, 2016

Marlene J. (Lust) Martin, 78, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 29, 1937 in Columbus, OH a daughter of the late Chester and Hoyland (Biles) Lust. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse from Shell Pointe Village, Ft. Myers, FL and a member of St....

Nancy  Jane Grimes

Nancy Jane Grimes

Apr 11, 2016

Nancy Jane Grimes, 73, of Quaker City, Ohio, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center after a recent hospitalization. She was the daughter of the late John W. Thomas and Helen M. Thomas of Barnesville, Ohio. Nancy was a retiree from Ametek/March Electric of Cambridge, Ohio, having served 36 years of employment. She loved her porch...

Robert Scott Weese

Robert Scott Weese

Apr 10, 2016

Robert Scott Weese, 58, of Groveport, OH, formerly of Bridgeport, OH passed away Sunday, April 10th, 2016, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. Scott was born September 22, 1957 in Akron, OH a son of Mildred "Mike" Ketterman Weese and the late Robert "Bob" Weese. He was a retired District Manager of Mannings USA. He was a...

Martha Frances Nagy

Martha Frances Nagy

Apr 8, 2016

Martha (Surowka) Nagy, 98, formerly of Blaine, Ohio, passed Friday April 8, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Wheeling, WV. She was born in El Dorado, IL on July 23, 1917, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Schmitt Surowka. She was a member of the Hungarian Lodge; a retired employee with 21 years of service...

Carolyn  A. (Rauch)  Sommer

Carolyn A. (Rauch) Sommer

Apr 6, 2016

Carolyn Ann (Rauch) Sommer, 74, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1941 in Dayton, OH a daughter of Dolores (McCain) Rauch and the late Robert Frank Rauch. In addition to her father she was preceded in...

Ernest  J. Dull

Ernest J. Dull

Apr 5, 2016

Ernest J. "Ernie" Dull, 90, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born March 16, 1926 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Steve M. and Julia (Margli) Dull. Ernie retired from Valley Camp Coal Co. Office of Triadelphia, WV. He was a member of American Legion Post #38,...

Kevin  Jay Brown

Kevin Jay Brown

Apr 4, 2016

Kevin Jay Brown, 52, of Bethesda, Ohio, died April 4, 2016, from a work related accident. He was born December 23, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of Mary Marlene Phillips Dobrich and the late Marvin W. Brown, Jr. A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he had a passion for Harley motorcycles, and was a skilled brick layer. Kevin enjoyed...

Homer  D. Bennett

Homer D. Bennett

Apr 4, 2016

Homer D. Bennett, 84, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Colerain, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, Apr. 4, 2016. He was born Oct. 31, 1931 in Belmont County, OH a son of the late Erman Bennett and Ester (Randolph) Senovich. He was a retired Minister of the Assemblies of God Church and a veteran of...

Helen Feher

Helen Feher

Apr 2, 2016

Ilona "Helen" Feher, 96, of Bridgeport, OH died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born October 12, 1919 in Olsgtalek, Hungary a daughter of the late Ignetz and Rebeka (Sandor) Feher. She was Owner and Operator since 1946 of the former Feher's Grocery and Meat Market, Martins Ferry. Helen was a...

Dale Albert Zink

Dale Albert Zink

Apr 2, 2016

Dale Albert Zink, 63, formerly of Brookside, went home with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center, St. Clairsville, OH. Dale was born October 7th, 1952 in Wheeling, WV. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1971 and served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1979 in California, Louisiana, and Germany. Dale was...