Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

Samuel Peppler, 77 of Bridgeport, OH, passed away, October 5, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born December 11, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late John and Wilmadene Peppler.  Sam was a graduate of Parkersburg HS.  He furthered his education at Fairmont State College, where he received his BA in Education.  Sam was also an offensive lineman...

Oct 4, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Mellott, born on June 29, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard and Nancy Mellott, passed away on October 4, 2024.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Bill Duggan.

Chuck is survived by his beloved partner and love of his life for 37 years, Nicole...

Oct 2, 2024

Ethel "Mrs. O" Schaal 97 of Rayland passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1927, in Tiltonsville, a daughter of the late Austin and Sadie (Noll) Erickson.

She was a retired School teacher for the Bridgeport School System, and a member of St. Paul's Evangelical...

Sep 30, 2024

Rudolph Phillip Mokros, 80, originally from Bellaire, passed away at home on September 30, 2024.  He was born on June 25, 1944 to the late Rudolph Mokros and Dorothy Koher Baker.

Rudy Mokros, "Pap" to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, told the best stories and lived his life on his terms. He loved a good card game,...

Sep 29, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Jeanette Ann Shutler Davis 84, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday September 29, 2024, at Shadyside Care Center. She was born July 22, 1940, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Herbert and Rita (Klug) Shutler.

She was a retired employee of Shutler's IGA in Martins Ferry, a member of St....

Sep 27, 2024

Marguerite Elizabeth (Wheeler) Schaal, 92 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at WVU Medicine – Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Warwood WV on July 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Herman Culross and Thelma (Collins) Wheeler.

She was retired from the former Schones Restaurant in St. Clairsville, and a member of St. Paul's...

Sep 26, 2024

Barbara Louise Frasnelly, 88, of Lansing, Ohio died on September 26th, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

She was born on July 17th, 1936, a daughter of the late Luther and Thelma (Newlon) Snodgrass.

Barbara was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. A loving wife, mother, and...

Sep 26, 2024

Mary E. King, 94 Colerain, OH passed away on September 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. King, Sr., parents Robert and Lucile Finney, and her great-grandson Anthony M. Spadafore.

She loved quilting, cooking for her family during the holidays, and being with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Sep 25, 2024

Together Again,

Mary Kathryn "Kay" Schramm 87, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 8, 1937, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (St John) Poole.

She was a loving, devoted passionate, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated...

Sep 23, 2024

Henry O. "Bud" Gautschi, 90 of Florida formerly of Colerain passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Sun City Center House Hospice in Ruskin, FL.  He was born April 4, 1934, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Oscar H. and Carrie M. (Flouhouse) Gautschi.

Henry was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Martins Ferry Plant,...

Sep 23, 2024

Brianna Nichole Inman 23, of Bridgeport passed away Monday September 23, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown. She was born January 3, 2001, in Wheeling, a daughter of John Inman of Short Creek, WV and Lori Baysal of Bridgeport.

In addition to her parents Brianna is survived by her son Brandon Inman, a sister Brittney (Zach) Krieger...

Sep 23, 2024

Zachary W. Gooch 35 of Benwood, WV passed away Monday September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born October 1, 1988, in Wheeling a son of Robert W. Gooch of Shadyside and Lisa (Barr) Gooch Bridgeport.

He was a self-employed carpenter; his passion was building houses. Zach loved riding his 4 wheeler, and going fishing.

Sep 20, 2024

H. Joseph "Joe" Hamm 62, passed away, Friday September 20, 2024, at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South Wheeling.  He was born February 16, 1962, in Wheeling, WV, a son of Darla Yazombek of Bridgeport and late Howard Hamm, and his Stepfather Joe Yazombek, and his aunt Dorothy "Pud" Heil.

He was a successful IT Engineer working for...

Sep 20, 2024

Kenneth James Gibson Sr. 82, of Dillonvale, OH passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born December 27, 1941, in Toronto, OH, a son of the late Kenneth D. and Ruth E. (Ammon) Gibson. He is preceded in death by his sisters Donna Swiger and Jackie Cowell.

Kenny graduated from Toronto High School in 1961 and...

Sep 19, 2024

Karen Captor, 71 of Tiltonsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Shadyside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shadyside. Ohio.  She was born January 8, 1953, in Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late of the late Gene and Louis Nida.

Karen was a retired Registered Nurse, graduating from the Ohio...

Sep 15, 2024

Charles Alan Call 70 of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday September 15, 2024, at Park Health Center. He was born July 25, 1954, in Wheeling, a son of Carolyn (Thomas) Call of Mt. Pleasant and the late Richrd Call.

Charles was a retired employee of Norfolk & Southern Railroad, a Presbyterian by faith and an avid Cleveland...

Sep 13, 2024

Jean E. Lude Reitter 77 of Steubenville, passed away Friday September 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Trinity Hospital Steubenville. She was born January 28, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Glen and Elizabeth (Thomas) Lude.

She was a retired Elementary Teacher for the Bellaire School System for over 40 years, a...

Sep 10, 2024

Janie D. (Snyder) Davies, 66 of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday evening at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born May 28, 1958, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the later John W. and Dorothy (Coleman) Snyder.

She was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church, always working on...

Sep 9, 2024

Valory Gay Kuntupis-Marsh, 82, of Wheeling, passed away in her sleep Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Wheeling. She was born on June 22, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Richard "Jack" and Marguerite (McCloskey) Wyeth. Valory was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church Martins Ferry and the Orthodox Christian+ Church of the...

Sep 6, 2024

Florence Mary DeNoble, 100, of Adena, was reunited with Christ and her family on Friday, September 6, 2024, in East Ohio Regional Hospital, may she Rest in Peace. She was born on February 10, 1924, in Adena, OH, a daughter of the late Guary and Mary (Turbok) DeNoble. Florence was a graduate of Adena High School class of 1942...