Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Lee Wallace, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1945, in Washington, PA, the only child of Earl and Margaret (Post) Plymire.

Nancy is survived by her children, John Carr, and Bobbie (Brent) Kovas; two grandchildren, Shannon Russell, and Seth Nelson; and several...

Feb 20, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Tracey, 98, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Sacher) Singer. Peggy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry and retired from the First National Bank, Bridgeport.

She...

Feb 20, 2025

Amy Louise Scheehle

"39 forever"

Amy Louise Scheehle, a fiery redhead with an even brighter spirit, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1953, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Dolores (Adkins) and Raymond Satow. Though we all know she wasn't 39, Amy made it clear that if her obituary said...

Feb 19, 2025

Bruce E. Dolak, 69 of Adena, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025.  He was born on July 14, 1955, the son of the late John and Gladys (Spoon) Dolak.

Bruce was a big Pittsburgh Steeler fan, enjoyed fishing and was a Harley motorcycle enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara Allen (Neer) Baier, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, February 18, 2025, in Liza's Place. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Wheeling. Barbara was Christian by faith, enjoyed watching videos, drinking coffee and gardening.

She is survived by her children, Bruce (Denise) Baier, Buddy Baier Sr., Bernie Baier, Beth Peg, Brian Bear, and Brent...

Feb 18, 2025

George Earl Hale 89, of Farmington passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 13, 1935, in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late George and Leatha (Rouse) Hale Schrodes.

George was a retired Boilermaker Local 154 Pittsburgh, a veteran in the US Air Force in Korea, a member of the Bridgeport...

Feb 17, 2025

Virginia Lee Bailey Jarrett, 89, Wheeling, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 4, 1935, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Bailey McMahon of Bridgeport and wife of the late Calvin Eugene Jarrett of Bridgeport.

Virginia was a Spiritualist by faith...

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann White, 70, of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1954, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of the late Paul B. White Sr. and Evada A. (Maguire) Jones.  Liz dedicated many years of her career to Eddie Bauer in Columbus before continuing her work...

Feb 16, 2025

Thomas William Dolence Sr. 89, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1935, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John and Yohana (Zigman) Dolence.

Tom was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel co, Yorkville Plant, a...

Feb 16, 2025

Jean Frances Supanik, 94, of Barton, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, in her home. She was born on July 12, 1930, in Barton, a daughter of the late Frank and Felixia (Markeivicz) Ornowski. Jean was a devout and active member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, enjoyed Bingo, playing games and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Feb 13, 2025

Ann P. Karpathakis, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Waxhaw, NC. She was born on July 8, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Stamatis (Steve) and Katina (Katherine) Provezis.

Ann retired after 17 years of work with the Citizens Bank of Martins Ferry. She was a lifelong...

Feb 12, 2025

Natascha A. Anderson, 39, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1985, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Thomas Anderson, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, and Lisa (Talasko) Anderson.

"Tascha" as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, worked as an Office Coordinator/Executive Assistant at Valor Legacy Wealth and also at Caliber...

Feb 12, 2025

Lillian Rose Ann Humel Popish Morris, 93, Lansing, Ohio passed away Wednesday February 12,2025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital.  She was born November 23, 1931 a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ann (Kucera) Humel.

She was a graduate from Bridgeport High School Class of 1950, retired from Hart's Department Store in Wolfurst, Ohio, along with working...

Feb 12, 2025

Donald Dwayne Duvall, Sr. 87 of Colerain passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born March 2, 1937, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Frank C. and Ruth (Simms) Duvall.

Don was a retired bricklayer/stone mason with Local #1, an honorary member of the former Colerain V.F.W., a member of...

Feb 12, 2025

Mary L. (Payton) Cole Wagner, 79 of Yorkville, OH passed away and went into the House of our Lord to be with her mom, dad, and siblings Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Mary was born February 25, 1945.  She was a proud 1963 Graduate of Martins Ferry High School. She was hired in 1974 at the Wheeling Pittsburgh...

Feb 11, 2025

Janet Grayce Klan, 75, of Midway, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1950, in Breckinridge, TX, a daughter of the late Clyde and Marion (McKinlay)  Spears. Janet was Presbyterian by faith, and enjoyed cooking, bird watching, and spending time with her pets.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 10, 2025

William Kenneth Rice, 80 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, WV.  He was born January 9, 1945, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Clyde Kenneth and Pauline (Kern) Rice.

He was retired from Ohio Edison as a Test Man in the Results Department, a veteran of...

Feb 9, 2025

Francis William "Whitey" Johnson, 85, of Lansing, passed away, Sunday, February 9th, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1940, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Clyde and Julia (Hudock) Johnson. Whitey was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from Sarver Paving Company, Ashland....

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Marie Schmidt Dornon, 60, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home near Jerusalem, Ohio.  She was born February 26, 1964 in Graceville, Minnesota.

Linda was a retired employee of the Urbana City Schools and she was a member of the Beallsville American Legion Auxiliary #768.  She enjoyed watching movies and Football (especially the Minnesota...

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Kay Rybkoski, 71, of Blaine, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, in Astoria Place Barnesville. She was born on December 21, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen (Thomas) Schrump. Linda was Catholic by faith and retired after many years of service from OVMC.

She is survived by two sisters, Joyce...