Obituaries

Margaret Ann Freeman

Margaret Ann Freeman

Jul 20, 2013

Margaret Ann Freeman, 79, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed Saturday July 20, 2013 at Valley Hospice South, Liza's Place, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born in Suffolk, Va., on February 25, 1934, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Coreen Howard Short. Margaret was a retired Nurse's Aide, a member of the Apostolic Faith Temple of Martins Ferry, Ohio, an avid...

Richard A. "Rick" Snyder

Richard A. "Rick" Snyder

Jul 20, 2013

Richard A. "Rick" Snyder, 47, of Martins Ferry, OH, formerly of Butler, PA, died Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born Oct. 5, 1965 in Butler, PA a son of the late William and Alice (Barger) Snyder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Jack Snyder. Surviving are his sisters; Faye (Ralph) Claypoole...

Norma Sarah Kark

Norma Sarah Kark

Jul 18, 2013

KARK, Norma Sarah (Nelson), 99, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Sunset Heights, Ohio, passed Thursday July 18, 2013. She was born in Shadyside, Ohio, August 19, 1913, a daughter of the late Peter and Izetta Beiswenger Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Wallace Kark in 1992; daughter Nancy Jo Neuhardt,...

Patrick Lapenna

Patrick Lapenna

Jul 14, 2013

Patrick LaPenna, 58, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed Sunday July 14, 2013. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 12, 1954, a son of Joseph LaPenna Sr. Patrick was preceded in death by brothers: Frank and Joseph Anthony LaPanna; and grandmother Anna Bhary. In addition to his father, he is survived by brothers: Anthony LaPenna and Joseph LaPenna...

Joel Kocher

Joel Kocher

Jul 13, 2013

Joel Scott Kocher, 43, of Cambridge, Ohio died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home. He was born March 13, 1970 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of James F. Kocher and M. Vickie Blevins Kocher. Joel was a carpenter and landscaper. He had a deep love for his family. Joel proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joel is...

Margie  L. (Greer)  Vanchure

Margie L. (Greer) Vanchure

Jul 12, 2013

Margie L. (Greer) Vanchure, 84, of Pleasant Grove, OH died Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born July 25, 1928 in Unionport, OH a daughter of the late Ralph and Stella (Burchfield) Greer. She retired after 25 years from the former McGraw Nursing Home, Pleasant Grove, OH. Margie was an avid crocheter and gardener. Loved canning and Nascar. She...

Harry  P. Coleman,  Jr.

Harry P. Coleman, Jr.

Jul 12, 2013

Harry P. Coleman, Jr., 94, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born May 15, 1919 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Harry P. Sr. and Marion (Rentsch) Coleman. Harry graduated from the Wheeling College of Commence. He was retired from ERB Electric, Wheeling, WV and a member...

Lillian  I. (Mozie)  Sall

Lillian I. (Mozie) Sall

Jul 10, 2013

Lillian I. (Mozie) Sall, 80, of Colerain, OH, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born Nov. 16, 1932 in Florence, Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Szari) Mozie. She was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers; Julius,...

Carl B. Conway

Carl B. Conway

Jul 10, 2013

Carl "CC" Conway, 82, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Wednesday July 10, 2013 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport on January 30, 1931, a son of the late Carl and Mary Conway. Carl was a member of Bridgeport VFW, Bridgeport Eagles, Bridgeport American Legion, Osiris Shrine of Wheeling, Royal Order of Jesters #13; U.S. Army Veteran of the...

Joann (Bartos)  Danver

Joann (Bartos) Danver

Jul 8, 2013

JoAnn (Bartos) Danver, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Adam W. and Emily (Shook) Bartos. She was retired from the former Hills Department Store, Benwood, WV. Surviving are her husband Donald H. Danver, a brother Adam...

Robert E. Abel

Robert E. Abel

Jul 4, 2013

Robert 'Bob' Abel, Sr.,82 of Bridgeport, passed from this life on July 4, 2013 with his family at his side. He was born December 21, 1930 in St. Clairsville, a son of the late Francis and Neva (Norman) Abel. He is preceded in death by his brothers Lee and Jimmy. Bob married his beloved wife Katherine, in Columbia, South...

James M. "Jimbo" Staley

James M. "Jimbo" Staley

Jul 3, 2013

James M. "Jimbo" Staley, 50, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his home. He was born Mar. 27, 1963 in Wheeling, WV a son of Mary Evelyn (Coss) Staley and the late George Jerome "Jerry" Staley. He was the Food Service Coordinator for the Belmont Correctional Institute of St. Clairsville, OH. Jim was a Catholic...

Rena Searles

Rena Searles

Jul 3, 2013

RENA ABIGAIL KENNEDY SEARLES Rena Abigail Kennedy Searles passed away July 3, 2013 in Spokane, Washington and will come home to Belmont county to be at rest. Gail was born February 8, 1947 in Painesville, Ohio to James E. and Theda Kirk Kennedy. Her ancestors have been in Belmont and surrounding counties continuously for over 200 years. She graduated from...

Kathleen Vaughn

Kathleen Vaughn

Jul 2, 2013

Kathleen P. Vaughn, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio formerly of Bethesda, Ohio died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born March 16, 1928 in Plymouth, England. She was devoted to her God and family. She was a homemaker, making her family feel loved and comforted. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Charles Deleau

Charles Deleau

Jun 29, 2013

Charles DeLeau Jr. 65, of Blaine, Ohio died Saturday June 29, 2013 at Lisa's Place, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born February 15, 1948 in Blaine, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Josephine (Myers) DeLeau. He was the head maintenance foreman for Armond Management Co. in Fl., also a veteran in the US Army. He is survived by...

Dorothy Toth Zambon

Dorothy Toth Zambon

Jun 27, 2013

Dorothy T. Zambon 92, of Dillonvale went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 27, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born June 3, 1921 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Anna (Mentro) Toth. She was a retired Dental Assistant for D.D. Zambon Dentistry, a member of St. Adalbert Catholic...

Ray H. Snider

Ray H. Snider

Jun 26, 2013

Ray H. Snider, 62, of Lansing, Ohio, passed Wednesday June 26, 2013 at Peterson Rehabilitation Center, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born in Wheeling on May 18, 1951, a son of the late Ray Howard Snider Sr. and Lena Hitchcock Snider. He was a member of Lansing Sportsman Club; former employee of Horne's in Wheeling; and a cook at OVMC...

Dorothy J. Pahl

Dorothy J. Pahl

Jun 26, 2013

Dorothy J. (Crane) PAHL, 84, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Wednesday June 26,2013 at Heartland - Lansing. She was born in W.Va., on December 30, 1928, a daughter of the late Elmer and Leota Hawkins Crane. Dorothy was an avid bowler. She was recognized by President George H.W.Bush as the 920th "Point of Light" for her outstanding volunteer service to...

Robert Gatten

Robert Gatten

Jun 25, 2013

Robert L. Gatten, 41, of Wintersville, Ohio died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born February 4, 1972 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Robert E. Gatten and Sally S. West Gatten. Robert was a giving person with a heart of gold and a deep love for everyone. He was a member of The United Way and...

Clarence Reitter

Clarence Reitter

Jun 25, 2013

CLARENCE "OKEY" REITTER, SR. Clarence "Okey" Reitter, Sr., 88, of Bethesda, Ohio died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born December 1, 1924 in Colliers, West Virginia, son of the late John O. Reitter and Irene J. Jones Reitter. Okey was a retired drag line operator after 35 years of service from Ohio River Collieries Company. He...