Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Wanda D. Olszeski, 95, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Wanda was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ratkowski Jaworski. She was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, St. Adalbert Catholic Women's Club, Rosary Society, the AARP National Chapter, and former Dillonvale AARP Chapter 3773.

In addition to her parents,...

May 12, 2025

Marvin Hansel Baldridge, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 12th, 2025 at The Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville, Ohio.

He was born November 10th, 1942 in Pineville, West Virginia, one of 8 children of the late Claude Clayton, Sr. and Ida Lee (Forrester) Baldridge.  Over the years, Marvin had been a...

May 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025, Alice Mae Patrick was born to Jeffery and Alyssa (Pugh) Patrick silent, perfect, and beautiful. She was held in her parents' arms for the first, last, and only time. During her life, she felt only warmth, safety, and love.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alice (Atwood) and Jess Pugh, great-grandparents,...

May 10, 2025

Paula Jean Brandon, 67, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025.  She was born on October 26, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Louis and Betty (Dean) Odorizzi.

Paula was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed watching hummingbirds...

May 8, 2025

Betty Jane Roush, 87, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Emerald Point Health in Barnesville, Ohio.

She was born August 5, 1937, in Flushing, Ohio to the late Shirley and Dorothy (Wagner) Holloway.  Betty was a member of the Flushing Christian Church, loved The Lord, her family, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry...

May 8, 2025

Donna Marie Bazan Bugaj 64, of Tiltonsville passed away Thursday May 8, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1960, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia M. (Leja) Bazan.

Donna was a member of St. Joseph Catholic church Tiltonsville, a member and Past President of the PNA Lodge in...

May 7, 2025

Barbara S. Shepherd, 80, of Morristown, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

She was born on February 28, 1945, in Wheeling, WV to the late Joseph H. and Virginia (Taylor) Shepherd.  Barbara was a member of the Morristown Methodist Church, and a graduate of Union Local High School.  "Barb" was a...

May 7, 2025

Michelle Ann (Sullivan) Riba, 64 of Pleasant Grove passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at WVU Medicine/ Wheeling, WV.  She was born November 15, 1960, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late William A. and Violet F. (Kowalski) Sullivan.

Michelle was Catholic by faith, and was employed with the Orrick Company, in Wheeling, WV, as a...

May 7, 2025

Gregory S. Honecker 59 of Brookside died at his home, May 7th, 2025.  He was born on June 22, 1965, to the late Norman and Sandy Honecker of Colerain.  Greg is also preceded in death by his step – brother Randal Tennyson.

Greg is survived by his brother Norman (Amy) Honecker of Milford, Ohio, son Gregory (Kristen)...

May 4, 2025

Jerri Sue Trussell 53, Warwood passed away Sunday May 4, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 30, 1971, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of Gerald Smith of Sio, and Sue (Linabarger) Smith of Martins Ferry.

Jerri was a housewife and loved NASCAR Racing, and the New Orleans Saints.

She was preceded in death...

May 4, 2025

Edward David Williams, 70 of Bridgeport, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.  He was born on January 3, 1955, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late William F. and Helen V. (Davis) Williams.

Ed was a graduate of the former Linsly Military Institute class of 1973, attended West Liberty College, and a...

May 3, 2025

Joan Eileen Menkemeller, 92, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Park Health Care Center. She was born on July 8, 1932, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late John Keaton and Zela (Berry) Wright.  Joan was a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church; the United Methodist Women's Club; she enjoyed cooking; and caring for others;...

May 1, 2025

Patty A. (Booth) Elerick, 80 of Lafferty passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Virginia Boot.

Patty was a nurturing person working in the health care industry for years as a Certified Nurse's Aide.  Her last employment was Wal-Mart...

Apr 30, 2025

Thomas M. Anderson, 72, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on April 30, 2025, following a lengthy illness. He was born October 8, 1952, at Wheeling Hospital, the son of William J. Anderson, Sr. and Betty Mae (Wensyel) Anderson.

Tom graduated from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1971, where he was a stand-out second baseman for the...

Apr 27, 2025

Isaac Roy Pittman, 39, of Ashland, Ohio and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio  passed away, Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Samaritan Hospital, Ashland, Ohio.  He was born February 17, 1986 in Bellaire Hospital, a son of Clarence Samuel "Sam" Pittman and the late Susan Jean Clevenger Pittman.

Isaac was an employee of CNG in Mansfield and a graduate...

Apr 25, 2025

Frank Thomas Persiani, Jr, 67 of Dillonvale passed away April 25, 2025.  He was born on October 24, 1957, in Martins Ferry.  He was the son of the late Frank T. and Jenarina "Jen" (Brandi) Persiani.

He worked for AEP Columbus as a lineman and at the McElroy Mine as a coalminer.  Frank was a member of...

Apr 24, 2025

Michael "Mike" Hammonds, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, passed away

peacefully at home on April 24.

Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, Mike was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L.

Hammonds. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a masters in

Journalism, a passion that would shape the course of...

Apr 22, 2025

Kenneth William Neel, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dillonvale,   Ohio on April 22, 2025. Born on May 30, 1967 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ken lived a life full of rhythm, heart, and connection.  Ken leaves behind his loving wife, Susan Summers-Neel, and his adoring daughter, Meghan, and her little brother Bernie the Boxer, who were the...

Apr 22, 2025

Judith "Judi" Ann Roberts, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by love and leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories.

Born on May 4, 1943, in Harrisville, Ohio, Judi was the daughter of Lois and Harvey Spragg. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1961, then went on to study...

Apr 19, 2025

Donald G. Stillwell, Sr. of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on August 15, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Ray and Betty (Yunkins) Stillwell.

Don was retired from the coal mines and was a meat cutter, he was a member of the former Fulton United Methodist...