Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Betty Marie Barylak, 90, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at Emerald Pointe in Barnesville.  She was born on February 26, 1935 in Flushing, Ohio to the late Delbert and Glenna (Gilbert) Douglass.

Betty retired from Kroger.  She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, Ohio.  Betty was beautiful inside...

Jul 18, 2025

Rose Marie Pugh, 69, of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born May 16, 1956, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late, William and Eleanor (Varner) Bender.

Rose retired from the Redman's Bingo of Martins Ferry and worked at the former Davison Florist.  She was...

Jul 17, 2025

Together Again:

E. Jo Anna (Joanie) Winland Appenzeller passed Thursday, July 17, 2025.  She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Clesson "Jack" and Helen M. (Williams) Winland.

She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry.  Joanie worked for Chapman & Thornburg Boy...

Jul 13, 2025

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Stopski, Theresa J., 100, of Bridgeport Ohio* died on Sunday, July 13,2025, in the Breezy Hills Rehabilitation Center, Lakeland Florida.Theresa was born in Overbrook, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin "Benny" and Edith Vitale of Belaire, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emil...

Jul 13, 2025

Gladys Krinke, 91, went to meet her Savior and Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Gladys was born on September 24, 1933, to the late Stewart and Mary Holtzinger of Red Lion, Pennsylvania. Gladys graduated from the School of Nursing Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It was during this time she met her husband. She went...

Jul 12, 2025

Paul Jeffrey Metzler, 63, from Altoona PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at UPMC Altoona with family at his side. He was born October 21,1961 in Altoona,Pa to the late Paul F and Jean Metzler.

Paul was a friendly man who enjoyed going to church and talking with people.  He will be sadly missed...

Jul 12, 2025

Blanche Marie Baker Tipton, 89 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away July 12, 2025 at her home in Bradenton, surrounded by her children.  Blanche was born March 12,1936 in Sewellsville, Ohio to the late Dexter and Zelma (Butler) Baker.

She was preceded in death by her husband John following 68 years of marriage. Also preceding were sisters Phyllis...

Jul 10, 2025

Richard Lee Harbourt, Sr., 83, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on July 10, 2025 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1941 to the late Clayton Clark and Ruth Jeanette (Lynn) Harbourt.

Richard retired with over twenty years as a Coal Miner. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald Joseph Pickens, 59, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025.  He was born on April 12, 1966, in Wheeling, WV to the late Ronald and Edith Fay (Efaw) Pickens.

Ron worked as a laborer for the Local Union 1149.  He was a dedicated member of the Experience Church where he enjoyed being a...

Jul 7, 2025

Shirley Arlene Thomas, 68, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 7, 2025.  She was born in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio on May 10, 1957, a daughter of the late William Delmore and Frances Arlene Meek Thomas.

Shirley was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church and also the Beallsville American...

Jul 7, 2025

Denise Lynn Gerevics, 74, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1951, in Wheeling a daughter of the late James and Rosemary (Turek) Huffman. She enjoyed horseback riding, spending time at the ocean and gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Steven C....

Jul 7, 2025

Janise Kay Ewing, 75, of Brookside passed away Monday July 7, 2025, at Country Club Retirement Estates Bellaire surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 6, 1949, in South Bend, Pa, a daughter of the late James and June (Thompson) Wood.

Janise was employed at Loose, Save-Rite, and DeVaul's Pharmacy, she was an avid Pittsburgh...

Jul 6, 2025

Ralph Eugene Schnegg, 92, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, July 6th, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1932, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Cloyd and Katherine (Hertler) Schnegg. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Brookside, served his country in the U.S. Army during Korea, retired from...

Jul 6, 2025

Danny Allan Hepburn, 70, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.  He was born September 13, 1954, in Bellaire, OH the son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Yadrik) Hepburn.

Danny worked for many years in the coal mines and was a member of the Teamsters Union, most recently as a batchman for the Weirton...

Jul 6, 2025

Patty Lou McFarland, born May 21, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by the people she loved most. She was 81.

Patty lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and quiet strength. She cared deeply for everyone around her, always putting others first. Truly, she was the most unselfish person you could ever meet—offering...

Jul 4, 2025

Alexandria (Burlenski) Burdock, 77, of St. Clairsville passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born February 6, 1948, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Grill) Burlenski.

She retired from Woodland Acres Nursing Home and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Clairsville...

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Edra Braden, 96, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family.  She was born October 18, 1928, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Carl and Anna May (Boring) Cruise.

Mary retired from the former Wheeling Stamping Company as a...

Jun 28, 2025

Edward Joseph Stachyra, Jr., 77 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born May 12, 1948, in Wheeling, the son of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth Ann (Terhlen) Stachyra, Sr.

He was a retired coal miner with 28 years of service for the Consol Coal Company, working in both the...

Jun 28, 2025

Shaun Patrick Bruce, 62, of Lafferty passed away on June 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 18, 1962 in Rock Springs Wyoming to the late Maxine (Gilham) Brado.

Shaun was a city bus driver and dispatcher for the Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority.  He attended the Bethesda Christian Church. ...

Jun 27, 2025

Patrick James "PJ" Kenefick, 45 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born November 10, 1979, the son of Patricia Kenefick and the late James Kenefick.

Patrick was Catholic by faith and a chef at the Ville Restaurant in Steubenville.  He was...