Obituaries

Feb 6, 2025

Ruth Travis, 81 of Tiltonsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 21, 1943, in Framingham, MA the daughter of the late Virginia (Scanlon) Durbin.

Ruth was a retired pharmacy technician with the former Griffith's Pharmacy in Martins Ferry, and a   member of...

Feb 4, 2025

David John Schramm, 69 of Glencoe Ohio passed away February 4th, 2025, surrounded by family. He was husband of Saint Mary Ellen for 48 long years. That marriage spawned 3 children and 8 grandchildren who affectionately knew him as "Grumpa". He began his career as a plumber/pipefitter at Power City eventually moving to Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a line...

Feb 4, 2025

Paul Ralph Snyder, 79, of Colerain, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on July 21, 1945 a son of the late Waren and  Florence (Coburn) Snyder.  He was a member of St Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, served his country in the United States Army, retired from the Sheetmetal...

Feb 3, 2025

Pamela J. Fabry, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at E.O.R.H.  She was born August 20, 1959, in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of the late John and Katheryn C. (Seabrook) Fabry.

She worked 35 years at Belco- Works and more recently at Tomorrows Corner and Employment Work; she was a member of the...

Feb 1, 2025

Judith Ann (Dorsey) Michaels, 75 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at E.O.R.H. She was born November 3, 1949, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Mary Catherine (Oliver) Dorsey.

Judith was a retired medical transcriptionist for Wheeling Hospital. She and her husband Joe were active members of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 31, 2025

Shirley Ann Smith, 95, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. She was born November 22, 1929 in Lewisville, Ohio, a daughter of Vernon Mann and Ruby (Christman) Mann.

Shirley was a Christian by faith, loved to knit, crochet and even worked in a sewing factory. She often made quilts and sweaters for family...

Jan 29, 2025

Patricia Elaine (Sauer) Marshall, 76 of Shadyside formerly of Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 11, 1948, in Peoria Ill, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel M. Sauer.

Patricia was a Christian by faith and home maker. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and her greatest...

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Jane (Lupton) Greenlee, 90, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025.  She was born on November 12, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she spent her early years living on a houseboat on the Ohio River next to what is now the Steeler's football stadium.  She is the daughter of the late Ed and Mary (Beck) Lupton.

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Jan 28, 2025

Cledis J. "Joe" Dalton 75, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Jefferson Allegheny Hospital in Jefferson, PA, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Cledis Dalton and Esther (Clyde) Inman.

Joe was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant,...

Jan 27, 2025

Arthur T. Stahl, 88 of Bellaire passed away Monday January 27, 2025, at Country Club Retirment Estates. He was born November 11, 1936, in Wheeling, a son of the late Joseph A. and Helen (Vogler) Stahl.

Art was retired from Wonder Bakery in Wheeling, and a Veteran in the US Marines Corp, he was an avid golfer....

Jan 27, 2025

John Leonard, 57 of Martins Ferry passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on September 27, 1967, the son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Winesberger) Leonard.

John was a big Oakland Raiders fan, loved to go four wheeling, and enjoyed drawing.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 27, 2025

Mildred "Jean" Misencik, 81 of St. Clairsville passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 9, 1943, in Martins Fery, the daughter of the late Arthur and Freda (Hoffman) Ferguson, Sr.

Jean was retired from Park Health Center as Assistant Director of Nursing, and she was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 26, 2025

Sanford Carl Myers, Jr., 88 of Wheeling Island, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Good Shepard Nursing Home.  He was born on January 17, 1937, in Mt. Morris, PA, the son of the late Sanford Carl and Faerie (Spicer) Myers, Sr.

Sanford was retired from Ormet Industries as a Boiler Operator, he was a member...

Jan 25, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Hickenbottom, 69, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.  She was born on November 15, 1955, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Ann (Vancuren) Meddles.

Rebecca worked for Riesbeck's Food Market for over 38 years.  She was a devout follower of Jesus at the Flushing Alliance Church where she enjoyed meeting...

Jan 23, 2025

Jerry L. Wilson 84 of Martins Ferry passed away January 23, 2025, at his home. He was born April 7, 1940, in Nottingham township, a son of the Clem and Evelyn (Findling) Wilson.

He was retired from the Cadiz Service Center.

Jerry is survived by his son John Wilson of Cadiz, and a brother Charles...

Jan 23, 2025

Clara Makuch, 91, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Daniel and Irene (Toza) Vargo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John "Jonah" Makuch; son, John Craig Makuch; brothers Daniel Richard Vargo...

Jan 22, 2025

Claude Daniel Ricer, 77 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence.  He was born March 28, 1947, the son of the late Claude Royden and Wilma Marie (Behrenhauser) Ricer in Wheeling, WV.

Claude was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict, he was retired from...

Jan 22, 2025

George Van Gosen, 75 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 5, 1949, in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Peggy Jane Van Gosen.

George was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired owner/operator Truck Driver.

He was a devoted...

Jan 22, 2025

Allen Lee Bell 75, of Brookside passed away Wednesday January 22, 2025, at Shadyside Care Center. He was born on September 13, 1949, in Wheeling, a son of the late Paul and Betty (Hatton) Bell.

He was the Owner and Operator of the former Lansing Gulf Station

A retired bus driver for the Bridgeport School...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Lou Skatula, 89, of Dillonvale, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late William Wells Shively and Geneva (Kimble) Smith.  Mary Lou retired as a secretary from D'Annabelle & Company of Steubenville and also was employed by the former Hornes department store....