Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

Keith Alan Sommer, 84, died on January 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness.

He was born January 2, 1941 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Karl W. Sommer, Sr. and Carrie L. (McDermott) Sommer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Ann...

Jan 18, 2025

Julia Ann Wallace, 86, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2025.  She was born on December 6, 1938 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Poth) Kerkhoff.

Julia retired from Union Local Schools as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She also...

Jan 18, 2025

Janet Joyce (Stone) Welshans, 89 of Antioch TN, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 15, 1935, in Dillonvale, the daughter of the late Emerson Stone and Mary Ellen (King) Loper.

Janet was methodist by faith and a former member of the United Methodist Church...

Jan 17, 2025

Randy "Howie" Howell, 62, of Woodsfield, Ohio (Miltonsburg Community) and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born July 2, 1962 in Marion Ohio.  Randy was a 1980 graduate of Beallsville High School where he excelled as a proud Beallsville Blue Devil on the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. He loved playing sports...

Jan 17, 2025

Charles Michael Vargo, 56 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly on January 17, 2025, in Columbus, OH.  He was born on October 14, 1968, the son of the late Charles James Vargo and Ruth Ann (Jones) Vargo.

He was an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local #141 Wheeling for over 28 years. Mike was a 1987 Bridgeport High School graduate...

Jan 17, 2025

Kayleigh Jade Dalrymple, age 14, of Chillicothe,  Illinois passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois as the result of an automobile accident.

Kayleigh was born April 16, 2010 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of Michael D. Dalrymple and Jessica D. Shrewsbury.

Kayleigh was a freshman at...

Jan 14, 2025

Marguerite H. Primovic 93, of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1931, in Follansbee, WV. The daughter of the late Claude and Helen (Leonard) Grote.

She was a member of St. Joseph catholic Church and the CWC of the...

Jan 12, 2025

Steve J. Koucoumaris, 96 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 21, 1928, in Martins Ferry the first of his family to be born in the United States to the late John N. and Sophia (Grelles) Koucoumaris.

Steve was retired after 37...

Jan 9, 2025

Kathleen Anita "Kay" (Salvador) Savoldi, 88, originally of Lansing, OH, left this world on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati, in Blue Ash, Ohio. Kay was born May 24, 1936 in Wheeling, WV to the late Angelo Salvador and Irene (Tocket) Salvador, immigrants from Vittorio Veneto, Italy. A brilliant mind and a joyful determined spirit, Kay graduated...

Jan 9, 2025

Dorothy Louise McCue. 94 of St. Clairsville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Forest Hills Nursing Center. She was born on July 29, 1930, in Fairview, OH a daughter of the late Matthew and Maude (Carr) Beckner. Dorothy was employed as a bookkeeper for Don Hamilton Pontiac and enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by several nieces...

Jan 7, 2025

Christine Mary Finney, 72 of Tiltonsville, OH passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her residence.  She was born April 24, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary E. (Blua) Edgehouse.

Christine was a bartender at Mrs. "T" Tavern in Yorkville and was Catholic by faith.  She was a member of the...

Jan 7, 2025

Matthew C. Timko, 100, of Adena, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Forest Hill in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born on December 16, 1924, in Barton, Ohio, to the late John M. Timko and Margaret (Haranzo) Timko.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene (Ciechomski)...

Jan 6, 2025

Russell Vincent Thompson Sr, 78, of Lake Alfred, Florida passed away peacefully in his home Monday, January 6th, 2025, with his family by his side. Russell was born November 30, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is the son of the late Vince and Garnell (Hores) Thompson. Russell graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1964 where he wrestled...

Jan 6, 2025

Rosemary Hayes 92, of Martins Ferry passed away Monday January 6, 2025, at Sienna Point Nursing Home Adena. She was born October 01, 1932, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Ruth M. (Rouse) Blumenauer.

She was a retired Nurse's Aide for Wheeling Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 5, 2025

Sandra Kaye (Kuklevich) Foster, 86 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Park Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1938, daughter of the late John "Jack" and Ruth (Schutte) Kuklevich.

Sandra was a retired RN from the former Martins Ferry Hospital and was a member of...

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph Albert Freund, 75 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at his home.  He was born on May 30, 1949, the son of the late Carl and Julia (Sanovich) Fruend.

Joe was a lifelong farmer and worked on the family farm, he was Catholic by faith.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 3, 2025

Terrence "Ike"  Otto, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home with family by his side.  Ike was born November 23, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late William and Esther Faye Otto. He graduated from Beallsville High School in 1968 and served in the United States Army in Germany from 1969...

Jan 2, 2025

Jesse E. Rush, Jr., 83, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Astoria Place of Barnesville, Barnesville, Ohio.  He was born May 23, 1941 near Beallsville, Ohio,  a son of the late Jesse Rush, Sr. and Ruth (Darby) Rush.

Jesse was a proud US Navy Veteran. He was a man of many talents...

Jan 1, 2025

Edwin C. Pekula, 77 of Colerain, OH passed away peacefully January 1, 2025.

He was born April 13, 1947.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a retired employee of the USPS, Martins Ferry and Steubenville offices.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years...

Dec 29, 2024

Gerald Frank Vild, 81, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Belmont Manor. He was born on April 7, 1943, in St. Clairsville a son of the late Frank and Edna (Sklenicka) Vild. Gerald was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and West Liberty State College. He retired after many years of teaching from Bridge Street Junior...