Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Della Zoladz, 94, of Yorkville went to join her heavenly father on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center. She was born on July 15, 1930, to the late Franklin Ray Moser and Della Morrison Moser.

She was married to Donald Zoladz Sr. on February 3, 1951, who she spent many wonderful years with until his...

Apr 2, 2025

Robert James "Rob" Randall, 44, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. He was born February 22, 1981 in Bellaire, Ohio.

Rob was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of  Iron Workers Local 549, Wheeling, and also was a member of the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club near Beallsville. In...

Apr 2, 2025

John Thomas Strope, 73 of Bellaire passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born November 13, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Paul and Beatrice (Schellenberg) Strope.

He retired from the Village of Bellaire Water Treatment Plant and was Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 29, 2025

Darrel Edward Carruthers passed away March 29, 2025, at the age of 78 at his home. He was born November 3, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in Lithopolis, Ohio. He was a Presbyterian by faith.

He graduated from Bloom-Carroll High School in 1964 & attended Rio Grande College. He served in the U.S. Army as...

Mar 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Hall, 61, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born November 15, 1963 in Butte, Montana.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents-by-heart, Floyd and Wilma Lucas and his father-in-law, Keith Perkins. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Melodie...

Mar 28, 2025

Harold Lee Haught, 68, of Barton passed away Friday March 28, 2025, at home. He was born September 29, 1956, in Wheeling, a son of Dorothy (Terrill) Haught of Bellaire and the late Harold Junior Haught.

He was a retired coalminer with the former North American Coal Co. #6 mine, also Kermee Coal Mine in Glascia, ILL,...

Mar 24, 2025

Drake Anthony Hicks-Strope, 20, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, in his home. He was born on July 7, 2004, in Martins Ferry, a son of Ryan and Stephanie (Mussard) Strope. Drake was employed by Jennmar Services where he was a Roof Control Engineer and was a coalminer, he also loved cars.

He is survived...

Mar 22, 2025

Roxanne (Ronevich) VanGosen, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.  She was born March 16, 1951, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Chester and Stella Mary (Cizeski) Ronevich.

Roxanne was Protestant by faith and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church, she worked at...

Mar 21, 2025

Mary Louise Turley, 88, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in her daughters' home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1937, in Paris, TN a daughter of the late Crawford and Pearl (Stringfield) Key. Mary was Presbyterian by faith, and the Bridgeport American Legion, Women's Auxiliary. She also enjoyed gardening, watching TV...

Mar 19, 2025

Darrin D. Thompson, a devoted husband, father, and Pappy, was called home to the Lord on March 19, 2025, at the age of 58. Darrin was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on April 6, 1966.

He was preceded in death by William Thompson (father), Carol (Idahl) Thompson (mother), and Kirk Thompson (brother).

Darrin was married to...

Mar 18, 2025

William Paul McPherson, Jr., 74 of Somerton, Ohio passed away with the love of his life by his side on March 18, 2025.  Bill was born on July 17, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to the late William, Sr. and Mary (Treadwell) McPherson.

Bill was a very talented man.  He was an artist who painted cars and doodled...

Mar 18, 2025

William Gary Alexander, 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in his residence. He was born on May 15, 1960, in New Martinsville, WV, the only son of the late Dennis and Helen (Sigman) Alexander. Bill served his country in the United States Army; retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel; enjoyed shooting pool; and was an avid...

Mar 15, 2025

Debra K. Faldowski, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home to the Lord on March 15, 2025, at Liza's Place, Wheeling, W. Va. at the age of 71.  Debra was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Ulczynski.  After Debra graduated from Dillonvale High School, she attended...

Mar 13, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Kirkpatrick, 68 of Freeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.  He was born December 27, 1956, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late James O. and June (Bellville) Kirkpatrick.

Jeff was a retired computer programmer, and a member of the American Legion Post 38 of Martins Ferry.   He loved...

Mar 12, 2025

Donna Metzler, 79, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away at home on March 12, 2025.  She was born on February 2, 1946 in Altoona, PA to the late Walter and Mabel (Causewell) Bartley.

Donna retired as a Nurse's Aid.  She enjoyed cooking, watching birds, and watching television.  She loved spending time with her family.

In addition...

Mar 12, 2025

Kathy Jo (Bodnar) Barries, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 24, 1959, in Martins Ferry the daughter of Kathleen "Teddy" (Russell) and the late Joseph George Bodnar.

Kathy's life was filled with wonderful memories and laughter for her family to...

Mar 10, 2025

Richard Dale Gould, 85 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 19, 1939, in Bridgeport the son of the late Willard Gould and Waneta (Coss) Bulick.

He was retired from the Martins Ferry Police Department, a veteran of the United States Army, past...

Mar 9, 2025

Brenda Kathryn Showalter, beloved wife, Mom, and Gram, passed away on March 9th, 2025. She was born February 13, 1949, to the late Roscoe and Helen Tomer.

Brenda's life was filled with wonderful memories and laughs for her family to remember her by; A daughter, Robyn Showalter of Piedmont; sons, Larry (Jill) Showalter of Bethesda, Augie Bartolo...

Mar 9, 2025

Joyce A. Worwa, 68 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Yorkville, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her home.  She was born on June 7, 1956, in Bergholtz, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Riggs) Plavka.

Joyce was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt.  She had a passion for reading and loved...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert Lee Campbell, 83, of Adena, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, in The Meadows of Cadiz.  He was born on June 1, 1941, in Weirton, the son of the late William and Rachel (Hough) Campbell.  He was a member of the Harrisville Methodist Church, retired from the California Correctional Center, enjoyed Hot Rods, playing the base guitar and...