Obituaries

Earl  R. Pugh,  Jr.

Earl R. Pugh, Jr.

Oct 20, 2015

Earl R. Pugh, Jr., 67, of Shadyside, OH died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 1, 1948 in New Matamoras, OH a son of the late Earl R. Pugh, Sr. and Mildred (Hanlon) Pugh. He was retired from Nickle's Bakery, Martins Ferry. Earl was an avid bowler and active with the band...

Shirley June Gibbons

Shirley June Gibbons

Oct 20, 2015

Shirley June (Mruzek) Gibbons, 78, of Maynard, Ohio, passed Tuesday October 20, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born Mutton Hollow, Ohio on June 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie Morgan Mruzek. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Jess Gibbons Jr.; and a brother Ernest...

Dorothy  L. Skaggs

Dorothy L. Skaggs

Oct 18, 2015

Dorothy L. Skaggs, age 93, of N. Main Street, Bethesda, OH, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. She was born September 4, 1922 in Maynard, OH, daughter of the late Norval C. "Pete" and Hazel Kinsey Kemp. Dorothy was married to and is survived by her husband of 73 years, William E. Skaggs....

Richard  J. Lucey,  Jr.

Richard J. Lucey, Jr.

Oct 17, 2015

Richard J. Lucey, Jr. 46, of Liston Ave., Bridgeport, OH died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born Jan. 14, 1969 in Wheeling, WV a son of Richard J. Lucey, Sr. and Mildred (Hennen) Walton. He was an employee of After Hours Appliance Repair and a member of St. Luke's Church, Wheeling Island, Wheeling,...

Fr. Bernard A. Krajcovic

Fr. Bernard A. Krajcovic

Oct 14, 2015

Reverend Bernard A. Krajcovic, a retired priest and a member of the presbyterate of the Diocese of Steubenville, passed away today October 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Care Center, Louisville, Ohio. He was 85 years old. A son of the late Peter and Anne (Sutak) Krajcovic Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four...

Joyce  E. (Brown)  Mitchell

Joyce E. (Brown) Mitchell

Oct 14, 2015

Joyce E. (Brown) Mitchell, 75, of Bridgeport, OH died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born June 17, 1940 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Richard and Ida R. (Harris) Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Jamie Lynn Mitchell. Surviving are...

Richard  W. Betts

Richard W. Betts

Oct 13, 2015

Richard W. Betts, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. He was born August 29, 1933 in Caldwell, Ohio, son of the late James M. Betts and Emma Logan Betts. Richard was very devoted to his wife and family. His grandchildren were his blessing from above, filling a special place in his...

Mary  E. Porter

Mary E. Porter

Oct 13, 2015

Mary E. Porter, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away October 13, 2015, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Theresa Jorden; son, Jerry Frew, Jr., and sister, Nora Poff. Mary is survived by her husband, Bob Porter of the home; sisters, Diane (Buzz) Blizzard of Woodbridge, Virginia, Jane Manakin of Belmont,...

Rachel J. Hudock

Rachel J. Hudock

Oct 12, 2015

Rachel Haggerty Owens Hudock, 90. A longtime resident of Yorkville, Ohio. She passed away peacefully October 12, 2015 at Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the last seven months. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Violet and Fred Haggerty, four sisters, and three brothers. A very special friend John. Rachel is survived by...

Helen M. Ceculski

Helen M. Ceculski

Oct 12, 2015

Helen M. Ceculski 87, of Worthington formerly of Pleasant Grove, died Monday October 12, 2015 at Kobacker Hospice in Columbus. She was born December 19, 1927, in Glen Dale, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Balluch) Klug. She was a retired administrator, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain. In addition to her parents...

Alice R. France

Alice R. France

Oct 12, 2015

Alice R. France 94, of Bridgeport, died Monday October 12, 2015 at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born April 19, 1921 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Jacob and Nora (McMahan) France. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church Blaine In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Philip France Jr.,...

Warren  L. Hood

Warren L. Hood

Oct 12, 2015

Warren L. Hood, 63, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 7, 1952 in Akron, OH, a son of the late Edwin L. "Ted" and Constance C. "Connie" (Motto) Hood. He was a retired teacher and athletic director for Martins Ferry City Schools. Warren was a member of...

Sue  Ann Grow

Sue Ann Grow

Oct 5, 2015

Sue Ann Grow, 66, formerly of Belmont, Ohio and most recently of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at Adena Health System. She was born July 17, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late William C. Burgy, Sr. and Bertha M. Lewis Burgy. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sue was homemaker, creating a peaceful home life, nurturing...

Frank  J. Pempek

Frank J. Pempek

Oct 3, 2015

Frank J. Pempek, 91, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, OH. He was born July 15, 1924 in Provident, OH a son of the late John and Anna (Glista) Pempek. Frank retired from the Yorkville Plant Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition...

Mary Ann Barcus

Mary Ann Barcus

Oct 3, 2015

Mary Ann Barcus, 73 of Rayland, died Saturday October 3, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born November 25, 1941 in Colerain, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Bonnell) Cominsky Sr. She was retired from the former Eastern Plating Co. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Eunice Spencer

Eunice Spencer

Oct 2, 2015

Eunice Elizabeth (Henry) Spencer, 52, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away, October 2, 2015 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert T. Henry and Patricia A. Tucker Henry. A loving and devoted wife, mother, and sister, Eunice will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Angela (Klavas)  Titonis

Angela (Klavas) Titonis

Oct 2, 2015

Angela (Klavas) Titonis, 94 of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Woodland Hills, Weirton, WV. She was born May 15,1921 in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Steve and Chrise (Angelades) Klavas. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giving Fountain, Martins Ferry, OH. In addition to her parents she...

David R. "Cookie" Cook Sr

David R. "Cookie" Cook Sr

Oct 1, 2015

David Richard "Cookie" Cook Sr., 52, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed Thursday October 1, 2015 at home. He was born in Steubenville on March 29, 1963, a son of the late Nathaniel "Bud" and Cecilia Wiczulis Cook-Renzler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Jeremy Daniel Cook, sisters Ruth Gombar and Pam Renforth. Dave...

Carol Young

Carol Young

Sep 29, 2015

Carol J. Young, 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Peterson Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 7, 1937 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late William H. Young and Violet M. Ciocca Young. Jeannie, as she was known to all, enjoyed working on the family farm. A caring person, she will be sadly missed...

Alice Mae Boyd

Alice Mae Boyd

Sep 29, 2015

Alice Mae Boyd 89, of St. Clairsville formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday September 29, 2015 at Park Health Center St. Clairsville. She was born May 26, 1926 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Fundis) Gretzinger. She was a member of Lansing Methodist Church. Alice is survived by her loving husband Roger Boyd, sons Jeffery (Jennifer)...