Obituaries

Elijah Reyes

Aug 13, 2015

Elijah Scott Reyes, 11, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Thursday, August 13, 2015. He was born December 12, 2003 in Boyton Beach Florida. As most 11 year olds, Elijah was fun loving and energetic. He was on his way to flutter his independent wings and become himself. Now he is wrapped in the loving arms of God, this amazing young boy....

David Wagner

Aug 10, 2015

DAVID CLYDE WAGNER, SR. The class of '57's, David Clyde Wagner, Sr., aka, "The Barnesville Flash", who was seen on the football field wearing jersey #10 at the middle linebacker position, throwing opponents for losses and picking off the occasional pass over the middle or on the Shamrock wresting mats, where he earned honors as a four time state placer,...

Ronald R. Scarfpin

Aug 9, 2015

Ronald R. Scarfpin, 72, of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Hope Health Care Services, Lehigh Acres, FL. He was born August 19, 1942 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Roy E. and Eveyln J. (Logue) Scarfpin. Ron retired from the Yorkville Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a...

Thelma E. (Escott) Bashore

Aug 8, 2015

Thelma E. (Escott) Bashore, 78, of Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born Mar. 12, 1937 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sylvia (Gibbons) Escott. She was founder of Bashore Draperies, Martins Ferry. Thelma was a member of the Harbor of Hope Church, St. Clairsville, OH....

Mike Yaremcho

Aug 7, 2015

Mike Yaremcho, 93, of Yorkville, Ohio died Friday August 7, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. He was born July 14, 1922, in Yorkville, Ohio, a son of the late Stephen and Mary Yaremcho. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, and an Orthodox by faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Betty Jean Mason

Aug 7, 2015

Betty Jane Mason, 71, of Dun Glen, Ohio passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 25, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant to the late Leo and Lillie (Bonzie) Mason. Betty was an retired employee of the former Bobbie-Brooks Co. in Bellaire. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Louise A. Roberts

Aug 6, 2015

Louise Roberts, 84 of Fort Myers, Florida formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Consultant Heath Care of North Fort Myers, Florida. Louise was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born on October 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Delesk Baboul. She was...

Sandra Castello

Aug 4, 2015

Sandra D. Castello, 68, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1946 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late James Grant and Nada Fraley Grant. A very outgoing person, Sandra never knew a stranger. She loved the breathtaking state of Tennessee with its beautiful mountain ranges and...

Freda Mae Rushman-Rhodes

Aug 1, 2015

Freda Mae Rushman-Rhodes, 88, of Bridgeport, OH, on August 1, 2015. The Guardian Angels came down to take her up to heaven to be with the Lord from Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born in Benwood, WV on July 27, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Freda McNinch Mulvey. Freda was a retired...

John H. Bisbocci

Jul 31, 2015

John H. "Biz" Bisbocci, 81, of Martins Ferry, OH, long time Ohio Valley Educator, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1934 in Martins Ferry a son of the late John Bisbocci, Sr. and Blanche M. (Accurti) Bisbocci. Biz was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School Class of 1952, an undergraduate of...

Joseph K. Malek Jr

Jul 29, 2015

Joseph K. Malek Jr. (Magic Joe) 0f Boydsville, Ohio left his place on earth Wednesday July 29th 2015 to be with our Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was at home with his family beside him. He was born April 8, 1939, the son of the late Joseph Malek Sr. and Mary Evola Roskovich Malek. In addition...

James "Jack" Timko

Jul 28, 2015

James A. "Jack" Timko 86, of Barton, died Tuesday July 28, 2015 at Liza's Place Wheeling. He was born November 8, 1928 in Barton, a son of the late Andrew M. and Jennie (Gima) Timko. Jack was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Beech Bottom Plant, a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain where he sang...

Betty Piatt

Jul 25, 2015

Betty Lou Piatt, 72, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Saturday July 25, 2015 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 26, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas and Viola Whiteley. Betty was a homemaker. She was a woman of courage and strength. Her family and friends turned to her in the ups and downs of...

Betty Lou (Goddard) Alpern

Jul 25, 2015

Betty Lou (Goddard) Alpern, 86, of Englewood, OH formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1928 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late John Q. and Irene (Paugh) Goddard. Betty was a long time member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain, OH. Betty had been in a nursing...

Charles T. "Charlie" Moore

Jul 25, 2015

Charles T. "Charlie" Moore, 90, of Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born Aug. 20, 1924 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Charles W. Moore and Leatha (Petchauer) Moore Lashhorn. He was retired from the Steubenvile South Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Charlie was a member of American Legion...

Linda Jo Bumbico

Jul 24, 2015

Linda Jo Bumbico 70, of Lansing died Friday July 24, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born October 3, 1944 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Juanita (McDaniel) Anderson. She was a Mennonite. Linda is survived by her husband Nick F. Bumbico, children Michelle Depoe, Lori Depoe Dixon and her husband...

Margaret E. "Peg" Bell

Jul 24, 2015

Margaret E. "Peg" Bell, 91, of Mingo Junction, died Friday July 24, 2015 at The Laurels of Steubenville. She was born April 7, 1924 in Toronto, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Anna Matyas. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church Mingo Junction, a graduate of Toronto High School class of 1942, she was a...

Monica R. (Glazeski) Murabito

Jul 23, 2015

Monica R. (Glazeski) Murabito, 77, of Wheeling, WV died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling WV. She was born Apr. 15, 1938 in Shadyside, OH a daughter of the late Felix and Sophie (Putinsky ) Glazeski. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Dr. Felipe V. Lavapies

Jul 23, 2015

DR. FELIPE V. LAVAPIES OBITUARY Dr. Felipe V. ("Dr. Lava") Lavapies, 87, of Martins Ferry, OH, and Palm Desert, CA, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, WV. He was born August 25, 1927, in Mambusao, Capiz, Philippines, the son of the late Soledad and Bienvenido Lavapies. Dr. Lavapies was a retired family physician....

Andrew David Faldowski Sr

Jul 23, 2015

Andrew David Faldowski Sr., 79, passed away on July 23, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born in Adena, Ohio, on November 19, 1935, the son of the late Frank and Anna Faldowski. He said he was born at home because "It was before they had hospitals". He was a graduate of Dillonvale High School and was...