Obituaries

Betty  Jane Mcwilliams

Betty Jane Mcwilliams

Feb 20, 2015

Dr. Betty Jane McWilliams, 93, of Verona, PA died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at Longwood at Oakmont, Verona, PA. She was born July 12, 1921 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Harry J. and Martha (McClure) McWilliams. She was Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh and a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA. Friends...

Ildiko White

Ildiko White

Feb 20, 2015

Ildiko P. White, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Forest Hill Care Center Nursing Home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 23, 1944 in Budapest, Hungary, daughter of the late Bela A. and Irma Vita. Ildiko was a retired Aide from the medical field. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with...

Hilda Thomas

Hilda Thomas

Feb 20, 2015

Hilda M. West Thomas, 95, of Jerusalem, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord, Friday, February 20, 2015 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab. She was born January 4, 1920 in Beallsville, Ohio, daughter of the late John W. Dennis and Maggie Jane Dyer Dennis. Hilda was a number one mom with a deep love for her family. She...

Karl  W. Sommer,  Jr.

Karl W. Sommer, Jr.

Feb 20, 2015

Karl W. Sommer, Jr., 79, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at his home. He was born July 7, 1935 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Karl W. Sommer, Sr., and Carrie L. (McDermott) Sommer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. (Sanders) Sommer, and...

Nolan Barnhouse

Nolan Barnhouse

Feb 19, 2015

Nolan Douglas Barnhouse, infant son of Kelsey Harris and Nathan Barnhouse, left footprints on our hearts, February 19, 2015 at West Penn Hospital. In addition to his parents, Nolan is survived by his maternal grandparents, Cheryl and Doug Harris of Morristown, Ohio and paternal grandparents, Lorie and Doug Barnhouse of Bethesda, Ohio. A private graveside service will take place for...

Catherine  M. (Mozie)  Winland

Catherine M. (Mozie) Winland

Feb 17, 2015

Catherine M. (Mozie) Winland, 85, of Colerain, OH, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born July 18, 1929 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Szari) Mozie. Catherine was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain, OH. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Kathie Hayes

Kathie Hayes

Feb 16, 2015

Kathie Jean Hayes, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Monday, February 16, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 1, 1948 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Homer Carpenter and Jean Powell Carpenter. Kathie loved spending time with her family and traveling. She was a "super shopper", truly enjoying it with great enthusiasm and interest. In addition to her...

Eric  W. Orend

Eric W. Orend

Feb 16, 2015

Eric W. Orend, 35, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, February 16, 2015. He was born March 13, 1979 in Wheeling, WV a son of Brenda (Haught) Orend and the late George W. Orend. He was a heating and cooling technician and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to his father he was preceded...

Anna  L. Monteleone

Anna L. Monteleone

Feb 16, 2015

Anna L. Monteleone, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at Forest Hills Retirement Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born Apr. 19, 1931 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Carmelo and Ermina (Orsine) Monteleone. She was retired from Stone & Thomas Shoe Department, Wheeling, WV. Anna was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...

Richard  L. Hale

Richard L. Hale

Feb 15, 2015

Richard L. Hale, 82, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born July 26, 1932 in Carlisle, PA a son of the late George Hale and Leatha (Rouse) Hale Shrodes. He retired from Tri-State Asphalt and was a bartender for American Legion Post #38 of Martins Ferry for...

John  J. Kutys,  Sr.

John J. Kutys, Sr.

Feb 15, 2015

John J. Kutys, Sr., 88, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born May 2, 1926 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Lusczak) Kutys. He retired from the former Bearings, Inc. of North Wheeling. John was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Nelson Lee Gross

Nelson Lee Gross

Feb 15, 2015

Nelson Lee Gross 81, of Colerain died Sunday February 15, 2015 at Liza's Place Wheeling. He was born July 21, 1933 in Martins Ferry a son of the Late Fredrick W. and Iva (Greer) Gross. He was the former manager of Genuine Auto Parts and a retired employee of the former Ernie's Auto Parts both of Martins Ferry, a...

Ronald L. Lennex Sr

Ronald L. Lennex Sr

Feb 14, 2015

Ronald L. Lennex Sr., 68, of Lansing, Ohio, passed Saturday February 14, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on September 30, 1946, a son of Delores Marr Lennex and the late Thomas L. Lennex. Ronald was a construction worker, a member of Victory Baptist Church, Lansing Sportsman's Club; a U.S. Army veteran and Oglebay...

John R. Rader Jr

John R. Rader Jr

Feb 11, 2015

John R. Rader Jr., 55, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away on February 11, 2015 at Park Health in St. Clairsville, Ohio after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rheinland-Platz, Germany on February 9, 1960. He was a graduate of Wentworth Military Academy. John loved the Pittsburgh Steelers & Ohio State and was their greatest fan! He was past...

Alex Vargo,  Sr.

Alex Vargo, Sr.

Feb 10, 2015

Alex Vargo, Sr., 85, of Colerain, OH, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, OH. He was born March 11, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA a son of the late Louis and Lidia (Nagy) Vargo. Alex was an auto mechanic with the former Westlake Chevrolet and retired from Staffilino Chevrolet both of Martins Ferry and was owner...

Helen  M. (Hickman)  Cunningham

Helen M. (Hickman) Cunningham

Feb 9, 2015

Helen M. (Hickman) Cunningham, 77, of Glenns Run Rd., Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born Nov. 13, 1937 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late George and Marjorie Mae (Adams) Hickman. She was retired from the Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, WV. In addition to her parents she...

Margaret Jane Klier

Margaret Jane Klier

Feb 8, 2015

Margaret Jane Klier, 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio and formerly of Bridgeport, passed Sunday February 8, 2015 at Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born in Barton, Ohio on August 2, 1930, a daughter of the late John G. Figuray Sr. and Anna Marie Palecko Figuray. Margaret was a retired employee of Sears with 40 years...

Evelyn  V. (Hall)  Smith

Evelyn V. (Hall) Smith

Feb 6, 2015

Evelyn V. (Hall) Smith, 64, of High Ridge Rd., Bellaire, OH died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at her residence. She was born Oct. 28, 1950 in Bellaire, OH a daughter of the late Walter and Olive (Cox) Hall. She was an employee of the Bob Evans Restaurant, at the Highlands, Wheeling, WV Surviving are her children; Jim Hindman of...

Charles Porter

Charles Porter

Feb 1, 2015

Charles E. Porter, 57, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born June 29, 1957 in Greenville, South Carolina, son of Jean Roch. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army. Charles wishes were to have a private service and interment at the convenience of his family. Arrangements have...

Brenda Mae Kitzmiller

Brenda Mae Kitzmiller

Jan 31, 2015

Brenda Mae Kitzmiller, 51, of Blaine, Ohio, passed Saturday January 31, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Austin, TX on December 6, 1963, a daughter of Lorraine Thomas Anderson and the late Frank Anderson. Brenda was a member of Riverview Bible Church and a devoted Scout Mom. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...