Obituaries

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...

Mar 12, 2025

Donna Metzler, 79, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away at home on March 12, 2025.  She was born on February 2, 1946 in Altoona, PA to the late Walter and Mabel (Causewell) Bartley.

Donna retired as a Nurse's Aid.  She enjoyed cooking, watching birds, and watching television.  She loved spending time with her family.

In addition...

Mar 12, 2025

Kathy Jo (Bodnar) Barries, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 24, 1959, in Martins Ferry the daughter of Kathleen "Teddy" (Russell) and the late Joseph George Bodnar.

Kathy's life was filled with wonderful memories and laughter for her family to...

Mar 10, 2025

Richard Dale Gould, 85 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 19, 1939, in Bridgeport the son of the late Willard Gould and Waneta (Coss) Bulick.

He was retired from the Martins Ferry Police Department, a veteran of the United States Army, past...

Mar 9, 2025

Brenda Kathryn Showalter, beloved wife, Mom, and Gram, passed away on March 9th, 2025. She was born February 13, 1949, to the late Roscoe and Helen Tomer.

Brenda's life was filled with wonderful memories and laughs for her family to remember her by; A daughter, Robyn Showalter of Piedmont; sons, Larry (Jill) Showalter of Bethesda, Augie Bartolo...

Mar 9, 2025

Joyce A. Worwa, 68 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Yorkville, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her home.  She was born on June 7, 1956, in Bergholtz, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Riggs) Plavka.

Joyce was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt.  She had a passion for reading and loved...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert Lee Campbell, 83, of Adena, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, in The Meadows of Cadiz.  He was born on June 1, 1941, in Weirton, the son of the late William and Rachel (Hough) Campbell.  He was a member of the Harrisville Methodist Church, retired from the California Correctional Center, enjoyed Hot Rods, playing the base guitar and...

Mar 7, 2025

Donna Lee Beechy Slevin, 78, of Miltonsburg, Ohio, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on March 7, 2025.  She was born on February 17, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul Hartzer and Mabel Helen (Powers) Beechy.

Donna was proud to retire as a Truck Driver.  She was Christian by faith and a member of the Batesville...

Mar 6, 2025

Florian Jerome "Butch" Kensicki, 72, of Dillonvale, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Dillonvale on March 8, 1952, a son of the late Leon and Julia (Liszeski) Kensicki. Butch was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, served his country in the United States Navy, enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms,...

Mar 5, 2025

Gregory Allen Moore 73, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025, ar East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born January 30, 1952, in San Antonia TYX, a son of the late Harry L. Moore Jr. and Carolyn (Latham) Snodgrass.

He was an avid fisherman and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Greg is survived...

Mar 1, 2025

Patricia Ann DeVault, 89, of Belmont, passed away on March 1, 2025.  She was born on November 13, 1935 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Henry Moore and Jesse Mae (Buchanan) Ullom.

Patricia retired from Union Local Schools as a cook and custodian.  She loved to be with her family and enjoyed cooking and baking.  She often...

Mar 1, 2025

William Ronald Rupp, 86 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Care.  He was born July 16, 1938, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late William E. and Dorothy Jane (Neuhardt) Rupp.

William was retired from Cardinal Health, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry...

Mar 1, 2025

John F. "Jack" Bell, 91 of Bridgeport passed away, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Forest Hills Nursing Home in St. Clairsville.  He was born on March 9, 1933, in Glouster, OH, the son of the late Edward and Ghila (Brown) Bell.

John retired from WTRF- TV 7 in Wheeling and the former 3 Gaynor's Restaurant in...

Feb 27, 2025

Daniel Edward Brown, 86, of Beallsville, Ohio and formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the Arbors at Woodsfield.  He was born August 18, 1938 near Powhatan Point, a son of the late George and Dorothy Palmer Brown.

Daniel was a proud United States Army Veteran and a retired employee of the...

Feb 27, 2025

Susan Lee Hanlin, 70 passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Trinity Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 28, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late George Cochran and Lina (Merritt) Leeper.

Susan was Christian by faith, retired Health Care and Home Health Worker, most recently working for Weirton Medical Center...

Feb 26, 2025

Frank George Riba, 93, passed away February 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on January 13, 1932, in Hyde Park, PA to the late John and Anna Fitzak Riba.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Emma, Helen, and Paula.

Frank enlisted in the Navy at...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley Louise Devore, 84, of Mingo Junction, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Weirton Geriatric Center.  She was born on Monday, October 7, 1940, in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Katherine (Griffin) Mozingo.  Shirley was Methodist by faith and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.  She truly never met a stranger,...

Feb 23, 2025

Carl E. Perkins, 57, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at home on February 23, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1967, in Bremen, IN, the son of Cheryl (Ice) Perkins and the late James Perkins.

Carl was a Coal Miner. He loved his grandchildren, enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

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Feb 21, 2025

Vernon Ellis Hynes, Sr. 84, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1940, in St. Clairsville the son of the late Vernon and Helen (Egri) Hynes.

He was a retired construction worker and worked in Coal Mines for years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. ...

Feb 21, 2025

Robert Bruce Ryder, Jr., 62, of Wheeling Island, WV, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2025.  He was born on September 27, 1962 to the late Robert and Anna (Whitlatch) Ryder.

Robert was a roofer and also worked at a gas station.  He was a family man who was obsessed with his six grandchildren and...