Obituaries

John William Burke

Nov 21, 2014

"Together Again"John "Jack" W. Burke, 84, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Friday November 21, 2014 at Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville, OH. After suffering a "Broken Heart" the angels took Jack to his eternal home to be reunited with his best friend, love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Rosemarie, who preceded him by three months. He was born...

Naomi M. Conway

Nov 19, 2014

TOGETHER AGAIN:Naomi M. Haught Conway 83, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday November 19, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born February 21, 1931 in Wheeling, a daughter of the Late Alvin Sr. and Viola (Colley) Mayer. She was a retired employee of JC Penney's Co. in Wheeling, a member of the First United Methodist Church Bellaire,...

Dorothy Carole (Palmer) Scarfpin

Nov 17, 2014

Dorothy Carole (Palmer) Scarfpin, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, November 17, 2014 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 22, 1941 in Jacobsburg, OH a daughter of the late Sylvan Guy and Mamie L. (Burns) Palmer. Carole was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, an avid bowler and a...

Alice Eleanor Pekula

Nov 16, 2014

Alice Eleanor Pekula, 91 of Barnesville formerly of Blaine, died Sunday November 16, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center Barnesville. She was born October 22, 1923 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Kubacki) Surofke. She was a retired employee of the Sears Co, a former Nurses Aid for the Martins Ferry Hospital, a volunteer for...

Michael P. Vah

Nov 13, 2014

Michael P. Vah 67, of Barton died Thursday November 13, 2014 at his home. He was born May 19, 1947 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Pete and Betty (Mellott) Vah. He was a retired Millwright local #1848 of Youngstown, the Lansing Sportsman Club, the Colerain VFW #8848, and the American Legion in Moundsville. Mike is survived...

Howard Alfred Lloyd

Nov 13, 2014

"Together Again"Howard Alfred Lloyd, 76, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed Thursday November 13, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born in Riverview, Ohio on July 3, 1938, a son of the late Harry and Rosemary Meyers Cotts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Henry Lloyd in 2012, and a brother...

Lori Wines

Nov 10, 2014

Lori S. Wines, 53, of Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born August 26, 1961 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of Herman F. VanDyne and the late Virginia L. Saffell VanDyne. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Lori always encouraged her family, as well as others to be the best they could be. Lori had...

Gretchen A. Bruney

Nov 10, 2014

Gretchen A. Bruney, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born June 10, 1938 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Edward F. "Pie" and Helen M. (Applegarth) Bruney. Gretchen retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church both of...

Gloria J. Jackson

Nov 9, 2014

Gloria J. Jackson, 58 of Martins Ferry, died Sunday November 9, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born January 23, 1956 in Los Angeles, Cal. A daughter of the late Walter Willis and Ruby (Greggory) Jackson of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Martha Brooks, and...

Homer Bohandy

Nov 8, 2014

Homer Bohandy, 89, of Barnesville, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of the Lord, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born July 26, 1925 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Amone Bohandy. A devoted father, he was the owner/operator of El Toro Restaurant. Homer proudly served his country in the United States...

Martina Smith

Nov 6, 2014

Martina B. Smith, 72, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born September 18, 1942 in Belmont County/Bethesda, Ohio, daughter of the late Wayne K. Wilcox and Marjorie J. Stubbs Wilcox. Martina was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a very deep love for her family. She was a member...

Harold Barr

Nov 6, 2014

Harold A. Barr, 89, of Morristown, Ohio, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Liza's Place. He was born April 13, 1925 in Belmont County, Ohio, son of the late John A. Barr and Belle McConnell Barr. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Harold was a faithful member and trustee of Morristown United Methodist Church. He loved to travel...

Linda Joyce Fickey

Nov 4, 2014

Linda Joyce Becker Fickey, 68, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed Tuesday November 4, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born June 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Norbert and Eleanor Takus Becker. Linda is survived by her children: sons: Donald Bruce (Marian) Fickey of Mayfield, KY., Michael Shawn (Donna) Fickey of Henderson, KY., Joshua Kenneth Fickey of...

Eleanor J. (Mozingo) Boston

Nov 3, 2014

Eleanor J. (Mozingo) Boston, 80, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born March 24, 1934 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Charles and Cleo (Crane) Mozingo. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. Surviving are her husband of 64...

Evelyn Marie Jackson

Nov 1, 2014

Evelyn Marie Jackson, 92 of Bridgeport, died Saturday November 1, 2014 at Park Health Center St, Clairsville. She was born May 5, 1922 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Jacob Jr. and Marie (Guegold) Vossen. She was a retired secretary for the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Wheeling office, a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church Martins Ferry,...

James G. Spoon, Sr.

Nov 1, 2014

James G. Spoon, Sr., 83, of Barnesville, OH, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at his home. He was born April 2, 1931 in Colerain, OH a son of the late Grady W. and Anna (Walker) Spoon. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Operating Engineer Local of Akron, OH. Jim was a member of Hawkins Muzzle...

Clarence Graham

Nov 1, 2014

Clarence "John" Graham, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 22, 1944 in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, son of the late George and Goldie Willison Graham. John was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with the family pets. He was a former coal miner and truck driver....

Danny Hickenbottom

Oct 30, 2014

Danny Ross Hickenbottom, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Harley and Patricia Hickenbottom. He retired from United Dairy in Martins Ferry Ohio, where he worked for 31 years. He was baptized on March 5, 1988 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and...

John David Nicodemus

Oct 29, 2014

John David Nicodemus, 80, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Wednesday October 29, 2014 at home. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 26, 1934, a son of the late David and Zelpha Stanton Nicodemus. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent for 41 years; a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bellaire; Lodge #438 F&AM of Bellaire; and...

Beverly G. Lamotte

Oct 29, 2014

Beverly G. LaMotte 60, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday October 29, 2014 at her home. She was born April 6, 1954 in Detroit Michigan, a daughter of late Elmer Oidtman and Katherine (Doughty) Zukowski of Martins Ferry. She was a retired Councilor for Crossroads Drug and Alcohol Center in St. Clairsville, the former co-owner of the Hall of Fame Café...