Obituaries

Apr 17, 2026

Pearl Loretta Goddard, 93, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at 8:22 a.m., leaving behind a lifetime of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on September 25, 1932, in Bridgeport, Ohio, Pearl spent 71 years in the place she always called home before moving to Roanoke, Virginia, where she lived for the past 22 years.

Affectionately...

Apr 17, 2026

Margaret Anne Romick, 89, of Matins Ferry, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in her residence. She was born on July 23, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Pearl (Crooks) Romick. Margaret was a member of the First Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with Food and Fellowship. She worked as an accountant for the United Methodist...

Apr 16, 2026

William Joseph Soos, 80, of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Columbus, OH.  He was born on March 31, 1946, the son of the late Emery and Nancy Soos.

Bill retired from AT & T after 45 plus years of service, a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War,...

Apr 15, 2026

Tanya Bernice Sells, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at The Enclave at Barnesville, Barnesville, Ohio from cancer.  Born December 5, 1963, a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Sells, Tanya was a member of the East Main Church of Christ in Barnesville.  She loved singing hymns, Bible study, and the fellowship of her Christian family.  She had...

Apr 14, 2026

Jane G. Bartlett, 94, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.  She was born on September 8, 1931, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha (Amos) Gordon.

Janie graduated Belmont High School in 1949 and received her teaching degree from Muskingum College in 1953. She began her teaching career in Columbus and Barnesville,...

Apr 13, 2026

Kathleen S. Mozie, 79 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Wheeling Continues Care surrounded by her family. She was born on October 1, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Szabo) Mozie.

Kathleen was a proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School, Class of 1964, Wheeling Hospital School...

Apr 5, 2026

Jeffrey Lynn Wrobel 70, of Dillonvale passed away Sunday April 5, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Victor and Aurelia (Fox) Wrobel.

Jeff was a retired self-employed mechanic, and a catholic by faith. He loved working in his garage and riding motorcycles.

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Apr 5, 2026

Joshua Keith Goddard, 38, of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly Alledonia, Ohio passed peacefully with family at his side after a valiant battle against glioblastoma brain cancer on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Born March 4, 1988 to Loretta Perkins Goddard and Dennis (Missy) Goddard. He was Valedictorian of Beallsville High School Class...

Apr 5, 2026

Ray Allen McEndree, 81, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully in his home on April 5, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1944 in Belmont, Ohio to the late Ray Edward and Edna Mae (Gilmore) McEndree.

Ray was a retired heavy equipment operator for Falcon Coal Company. He loved spending time with his family and friends.  He...

Apr 2, 2026

Laura Louise Paugh, 91, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.  She was born on January 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Ludewig) Sproul.

Laura was a homemaker, wife, and mother.   She loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, textile painting, and ceramics.  She was a member of the Lloydsville...

Apr 1, 2026

Betsy Lee (Marr) Drake, 96 of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Wheeling.  She was born on November 26, 1929, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Frank F. and Jessie (Porter) Marr.

She was retired from Wheeling Stamping in Warwood was a faithful member...

Mar 31, 2026

Georgette Terry, 85, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Sienna Hills Nursing Center. She was born on October 25, 1940, in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Steve and Irene (Laisure) Thomas. Georgette was a member of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events.

She is...

Mar 29, 2026

Kenneth D. Craver, Jr., 57 of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away peacefully at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Wheeling, WV, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from complications of a stroke.  He was born on September 27, 1968, to Kenneth D. Craver, Sr., and Barbara (Sommers) Craver.

Kenny was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School and a...

Mar 26, 2026

Gary Lee Bolon, 67, of Colerain, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Enclave at Barnesville. He was born on August 19, 1958, in Wheeling, a son of the late James and Betty (Rueckle) Bolon. Gary was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, retired from the Martins Ferry City School District in the food service department...

Mar 26, 2026

Jon A. Lodi, 57, of Barton passed away Thursday March 26, 2026, at his home. He was born June 16, 1968, in Avon Lake, a son of the late Arthur and Sandra (Bachie) Lodi.

He was a meat cutter for 35 years and a Catholic by faith, also a member of 4C Hope Cancer Support Organization. Jon...

Mar 23, 2026

Sandra L. Price, 81 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Park Health in St. Clairsville.  She was born on September 1, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Eleanor (Lyle) Price.

She was a retired beautician serving her clients for 19 years, she also worked for 15 years at...

Mar 23, 2026

Mardell E. Sliva, 91 of Harrisville passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Liza's Place surrounded by her family.  She was born July 4, 1934, in Dillonvale, the daughter of the late Lemoyne and Lois (McCartney) Peltz.

She was retired from the Wilson Funeral Home in Dillonvale and was a faithful member of St. Casimir Catholic Church...

Mar 22, 2026

Bernard "Benny" Louis Salem Jr., 53, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on June 3, 1972, in Wheeling a son of Deborah (Snider) Salem and the late Bernard L. Salem Sr. Benny was a manager at Carmella's Plates and Pints Restaurant, Pittsburgh, loved his RC Car, Flash Light and...

Mar 21, 2026

Randy Eugene Hunsicker, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born July 31, 1949 to the late Fred and Leona Hunsicker.

Randy worked and traveled across the country in chicken factories, driving a forklift and performing all types of manual labor.  He loved collecting coins and matchbox cars as...

Mar 20, 2026

Beth Ann Edwards, 68, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 20, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1957, a daughter to Carol Speranza and the late John Lucas. Beth retired from the Union Local School District as a Special Education teacher after 30 years of service. She was passionate about her job and...