Obituaries

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)...

Sophie Ann Evans

Sophie Ann Evans

Sep 29, 2015

Sophie Ann Evans 90 of Bridgeport, died Tuesday September 29, 2015 at the home of her son in Powhatan Point surrounded by her family. She was born May 15, 1925 in Provident, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis P. and Kathryn (Treczon) Yazombek. She was a retired nurse for East Ohio Regional Hospital, and a member of St....

Virginia Mae Potnick

Virginia Mae Potnick

Sep 28, 2015

Virginia Mae Potnick, 97, of Lansing died Monday September 28, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born May 3, 1918 in Bridgeport, a daughter of Christine C. (Strauss) Prince. She was a retired Deputy Clerk for the Belmont County Clerk of Courts, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, the CWC of the Church,...

Sarah Schleappi

Sarah Schleappi

Sep 28, 2015

Sarah R. Schleappi, 86, of Canton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord, Monday, September 28, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1929 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank V. Patron and Mary F. Bucci. Sarah's devotion to God was shown daily by her love for family and friends, her giving nature, and genuine...

Robert L. Gary Sr

Robert L. Gary Sr

Sep 27, 2015

Robert L. Gary Sr., 82, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Bob was born in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Orval and Elizabeth Kolb Gary. Bob graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1951. He was married on December 5, 1953 to E. Marlene Williams. Surviving in addition...

Robert Raymond Johnson

Robert Raymond Johnson

Sep 27, 2015

Robert Raymond Johnson, 95, passed Sunday September 27, 2015 at Georgetown Veterans Home. He was born March 17, 1920, a son of the late Earl and Alice Robinson Johnson. He was a retired employee of Garvin's Dairy, Wheeling, and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Robert is survived by a son Robert (Eldred) Johnson Jr. of Columbus, OH., a...

Pauline Kennessey

Pauline Kennessey

Sep 26, 2015

Pauline Faith Kennessey, 87, of Belmont, Ohio, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at her home, with her loving husband at her side. She was born May 18, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late William Ernest Walker and Iva M. Garrett Walker. A devoted and loyal wife, mother, and grandmother, Pauline was a true blessing to her family....

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

Sep 22, 2015

Robert Lee Johnson, 67, of Rayland, Ohio, passed September 22, 2015 at home. He was born February 23, 1948 to the late Carlos and Grace Brown Johnson. Robert was a member of Lodge #182 F&AM Smithfield, a Methodist by faith, an employee of Jefferson Security, and the owner of Johnson's Miniature Horse Farm. Friends are invited to a graveside...

Lois Bugay

Lois Bugay

Sep 18, 2015

LOIS JEAN SAFFELL BUGAY Lois Jean Saffell Bugay, 85, of Flushing, Ohio, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1930 in Belmont, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence W. Saffell, Sr. and Alice D. Morgan Saffell. Lois graduated from Belmont High School in 1948, attended business college in Columbus,...

Cynthia Artrip

Cynthia Artrip

Sep 15, 2015

CYNTHIA D. (SCHAFER) ARTRIP Cynthia Denise Artrip, 61, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Barnesville Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 23, 1954 to Mary Ellen and Paul D Schafer of Bethesda. Cindy graduated from Union Local High School in...

Marian  E. (Vereb)  Devault

Marian E. (Vereb) Devault

Sep 15, 2015

Marian E. (Vereb) DeVault, 82, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 in South Carolina at the home of her son Dave. Marian passed peacefully and was ushered into the arms of Jesus with her son Dave and daughter-in-law Connie by her side. She was born Oct. 15, 1932 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of...

Helen M. Byrne

Helen M. Byrne

Sep 15, 2015

Helen M. Byrne 73, of St. Clairsville formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday September 15, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 10, 1941 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late John and Helen (McGonigal) Byrne. Helen is survived by her son Steven (Stella) Byrne of Columbus, two brothers Robert (Beverly) Byrne of Palmyra, PA, and Richard Byrne, a...