Obituaries

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...

Lucille (Mayer)  Smith

Lucille (Mayer) Smith

Jan 31, 2015

Lucille (Mayer) Gasaway Cubbin Smith, 94, of Colerain, OH, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Liza's Place, Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 20, 1920 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Edmund and Laura (Porter) Mayer. Lucille retired as secretary for Westbrooke Elementary School, Bridgeport School District. She was a member of Way Memorial Spiritualist...

Waneta Wines

Waneta Wines

Jan 30, 2015

Waneta Faye Wines, 77, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 3, 1937 in Somerton, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank D. Farrabee and Gladys Ensley Farrabee. Faye, as she was known to everyone, served as past treasurer of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving wife and...

Richard P. Saffield

Richard P. Saffield

Jan 27, 2015

Richard P. Saffield 74 of St. Cairsville, died Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Liza's Place Wheeling, He was born October 8, 1940 in Bellaire, a son of the late Archie and Nellie (Hollingshead) Saffield. Rich was a retired school teacher and coach for Union Local Morristown, and a member of the Christian Church Bellaire. Rich graduated from Bellaire High...

Hilda Sullivan

Hilda Sullivan

Jan 27, 2015

Hilda C. (Fitzgerald) Sullivan, 87, of Flushing, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center. She was born December 24, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard and Rebecca (Stephen) Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Zip" Sullivan; son, George Dickerson; grandson, Kelly Wilson; sisters, Ruth...

Andrew Michael Zurek Jr

Andrew Michael Zurek Jr

Jan 26, 2015

Andrew Michael Zurek Jr., 95, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed Monday January 26, 2015 at Autumn Health Care, Adena. He was born in Adena on December 24, 1919, a son of Andrew and Antonia Zurek. Andrew was a retired Coal Miner, a Catholic by faith, and a former member of Dillonvale Eagles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Virgina M. Thomas

Virgina M. Thomas

Jan 26, 2015

Virginia Daniel Thomas passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at Valley Hospice Center in Wheeling, WV, at the age of 90. Virginia was born and raised in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Daniel who had emigrated from Greece. In the second half of her life, Virginia lived in St. Clairsville where she was preceded...

Katherine Furbee Whinnery

Katherine Furbee Whinnery

Jan 24, 2015

Katherine Furbee WhinneryApril 25, 1915 - January 24, 2015 Katherine Furbee Whinnery 99, of Adena, went to be with the Lord Saturday January 24, 2015 at Liza's Place, Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 25, 1915 in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late John N. and M. Agnes (Baiker) Furbee. Katherine was a retired Associate...

Bertha Pickering

Bertha Pickering

Jan 23, 2015

Bertha L. Pickering, 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio and formerly of Flushing, Ohio, died Friday, January 23, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born July 3, 1930 in Boydsville, Ohio, daughter of the late John C. Gordon and Kate Tanks Gordon. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Bertha was a retired director from the food service...

Joshua S. "Josh Delly" Delbrugge

Joshua S. "Josh Delly" Delbrugge

Jan 23, 2015

Joshua S. "Josh Delly" Delbrugge, 25, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1989 in Wheeling, WV a son of Scott R. Delbrugge of Washington, PA and Lisa Minder (Doug) DeVault of Martins Ferry. Josh worked as a coal miner for Compliance Staffing Agency of Canonsburg, PA. He was...

Dale Gordon

Dale Gordon

Jan 23, 2015

Dale A. "Flash" Gordon, 65, of Bethesda, Ohio, died January 23, 2015 at his home. Honoring Flash's wishes, there will be no visitation. A service and interment will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home & Crematory, 322 N. Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio.

Shirley  E. (Marr)  Wines

Shirley E. (Marr) Wines

Jan 23, 2015

Shirley E. (Marr) Wines, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Feb. 25, 1948 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Weatherson) Marr. Shirley is a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Betty  G. (Shannon)  Pietrangelo

Betty G. (Shannon) Pietrangelo

Jan 22, 2015

Betty G. (Shannon) Pietrangelo, 70, of Rayland, OH died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville, OH. She was born Aug. 29, 1944 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Dee and Colene (Toland) Shannon. She was retired from CVS, Trenton, MI and a catholic by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Edward D. "Pepper" Bruney

Edward D. "Pepper" Bruney

Jan 21, 2015

Edward D. "Pepper" Bruney,83, of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born Oct. 6, 1931 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Edward F. "Pie' Bruney and Margaret H. (Applegarth) Bruney. He was a retired Teacher and Principal of North School for Martins Ferry City School System....

Rosalie M. Binkiewicz

Rosalie M. Binkiewicz

Jan 20, 2015

Rosalie M. Binkiewicz 74 of Dillonvale, died Tuesday January 20, 2015 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 12, 1940 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Archibald and Bertha (Ooms) Zerla. She was a retired mail carrier for the Dillonvale Post Office for 25 years, and a member of the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents...

Mary E. Gonot

Mary E. Gonot

Jan 19, 2015

Mary E. "Mimi" Gonot 89 of Colerain died Monday January 19, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born August 15, 1925 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Raska) Luginskie. She was the Treasurer for the former Bridgeport Savings and Loan Bank Bridgeport for 45 years, and a member of St. Francis...

Anna Elizabeth Sogan

Anna Elizabeth Sogan

Jan 18, 2015

Anna Elizabeth (Ocell) Sogan, 90, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed Sunday January 18, 2015 at Trinity West, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born in Steubenville on July 18, 1924 and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John Sogan in 1990; a daughter Mary Catherine Hughes, sisters: Margaret Groening and Mary...