Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

Donna Lee Beechy Slevin, 78, of Miltonsburg, Ohio, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on March 7, 2025.  She was born on February 17, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul Hartzer and Mabel Helen (Powers) Beechy.

Donna was proud to retire as a Truck Driver.  She was Christian by faith and a member of the Batesville...

Mar 6, 2025

Florian Jerome "Butch" Kensicki, 72, of Dillonvale, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Dillonvale on March 8, 1952, a son of the late Leon and Julia (Liszeski) Kensicki. Butch was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, served his country in the United States Navy, enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms,...

Mar 5, 2025

Gregory Allen Moore 73, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025, ar East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born January 30, 1952, in San Antonia TYX, a son of the late Harry L. Moore Jr. and Carolyn (Latham) Snodgrass.

He was an avid fisherman and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Greg is survived...

Mar 1, 2025

Patricia Ann DeVault, 89, of Belmont, passed away on March 1, 2025.  She was born on November 13, 1935 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Henry Moore and Jesse Mae (Buchanan) Ullom.

Patricia retired from Union Local Schools as a cook and custodian.  She loved to be with her family and enjoyed cooking and baking.  She often...

Mar 1, 2025

William Ronald Rupp, 86 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Care.  He was born July 16, 1938, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late William E. and Dorothy Jane (Neuhardt) Rupp.

William was retired from Cardinal Health, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry...

Mar 1, 2025

John F. "Jack" Bell, 91 of Bridgeport passed away, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Forest Hills Nursing Home in St. Clairsville.  He was born on March 9, 1933, in Glouster, OH, the son of the late Edward and Ghila (Brown) Bell.

John retired from WTRF- TV 7 in Wheeling and the former 3 Gaynor's Restaurant in...

Feb 27, 2025

Daniel Edward Brown, 86, of Beallsville, Ohio and formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the Arbors at Woodsfield.  He was born August 18, 1938 near Powhatan Point, a son of the late George and Dorothy Palmer Brown.

Daniel was a proud United States Army Veteran and a retired employee of the...

Feb 27, 2025

Susan Lee Hanlin, 70 passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Trinity Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 28, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late George Cochran and Lina (Merritt) Leeper.

Susan was Christian by faith, retired Health Care and Home Health Worker, most recently working for Weirton Medical Center...

Feb 26, 2025

Frank George Riba, 93, passed away February 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on January 13, 1932, in Hyde Park, PA to the late John and Anna Fitzak Riba.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Emma, Helen, and Paula.

Frank enlisted in the Navy at...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley Louise Devore, 84, of Mingo Junction, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Weirton Geriatric Center.  She was born on Monday, October 7, 1940, in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Katherine (Griffin) Mozingo.  Shirley was Methodist by faith and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.  She truly never met a stranger,...

Feb 23, 2025

Carl E. Perkins, 57, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at home on February 23, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1967, in Bremen, IN, the son of Cheryl (Ice) Perkins and the late James Perkins.

Carl was a Coal Miner. He loved his grandchildren, enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

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Feb 21, 2025

Vernon Ellis Hynes, Sr. 84, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1940, in St. Clairsville the son of the late Vernon and Helen (Egri) Hynes.

He was a retired construction worker and worked in Coal Mines for years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. ...

Feb 21, 2025

Robert Bruce Ryder, Jr., 62, of Wheeling Island, WV, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2025.  He was born on September 27, 1962 to the late Robert and Anna (Whitlatch) Ryder.

Robert was a roofer and also worked at a gas station.  He was a family man who was obsessed with his six grandchildren and...

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Lee Wallace, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1945, in Washington, PA, the only child of Earl and Margaret (Post) Plymire.

Nancy is survived by her children, John Carr, and Bobbie (Brent) Kovas; two grandchildren, Shannon Russell, and Seth Nelson; and several...

Feb 20, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Tracey, 98, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Sacher) Singer. Peggy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry and retired from the First National Bank, Bridgeport.

She...

Feb 20, 2025

Amy Louise Scheehle

"39 forever"

Amy Louise Scheehle, a fiery redhead with an even brighter spirit, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1953, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Dolores (Adkins) and Raymond Satow. Though we all know she wasn't 39, Amy made it clear that if her obituary said...

Feb 19, 2025

Bruce E. Dolak, 69 of Adena, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025.  He was born on July 14, 1955, the son of the late John and Gladys (Spoon) Dolak.

Bruce was a big Pittsburgh Steeler fan, enjoyed fishing and was a Harley motorcycle enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara Allen (Neer) Baier, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, February 18, 2025, in Liza's Place. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Wheeling. Barbara was Christian by faith, enjoyed watching videos, drinking coffee and gardening.

She is survived by her children, Bruce (Denise) Baier, Buddy Baier Sr., Bernie Baier, Beth Peg, Brian Bear, and Brent...

Feb 18, 2025

George Earl Hale 89, of Farmington passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 13, 1935, in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late George and Leatha (Rouse) Hale Schrodes.

George was a retired Boilermaker Local 154 Pittsburgh, a veteran in the US Air Force in Korea, a member of the Bridgeport...

Feb 17, 2025

Virginia Lee Bailey Jarrett, 89, Wheeling, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 4, 1935, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Bailey McMahon of Bridgeport and wife of the late Calvin Eugene Jarrett of Bridgeport.

Virginia was a Spiritualist by faith...