Obituaries

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann White, 70, of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1954, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of the late Paul B. White Sr. and Evada A. (Maguire) Jones.  Liz dedicated many years of her career to Eddie Bauer in Columbus before continuing her work...

Feb 16, 2025

Thomas William Dolence Sr. 89, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1935, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John and Yohana (Zigman) Dolence.

Tom was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel co, Yorkville Plant, a...

Feb 16, 2025

Jean Frances Supanik, 94, of Barton, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, in her home. She was born on July 12, 1930, in Barton, a daughter of the late Frank and Felixia (Markeivicz) Ornowski. Jean was a devout and active member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, enjoyed Bingo, playing games and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Feb 13, 2025

Ann P. Karpathakis, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Waxhaw, NC. She was born on July 8, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Stamatis (Steve) and Katina (Katherine) Provezis.

Ann retired after 17 years of work with the Citizens Bank of Martins Ferry. She was a lifelong...

Feb 12, 2025

Natascha A. Anderson, 39, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1985, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Thomas Anderson, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, and Lisa (Talasko) Anderson.

"Tascha" as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, worked as an Office Coordinator/Executive Assistant at Valor Legacy Wealth and also at Caliber...

Feb 12, 2025

Lillian Rose Ann Humel Popish Morris, 93, Lansing, Ohio passed away Wednesday February 12,2025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital.  She was born November 23, 1931 a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ann (Kucera) Humel.

She was a graduate from Bridgeport High School Class of 1950, retired from Hart's Department Store in Wolfurst, Ohio, along with working...

Feb 12, 2025

Donald Dwayne Duvall, Sr. 87 of Colerain passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born March 2, 1937, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Frank C. and Ruth (Simms) Duvall.

Don was a retired bricklayer/stone mason with Local #1, an honorary member of the former Colerain V.F.W., a member of...

Feb 12, 2025

Mary L. (Payton) Cole Wagner, 79 of Yorkville, OH passed away and went into the House of our Lord to be with her mom, dad, and siblings Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Mary was born February 25, 1945.  She was a proud 1963 Graduate of Martins Ferry High School. She was hired in 1974 at the Wheeling Pittsburgh...

Feb 11, 2025

Janet Grayce Klan, 75, of Midway, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1950, in Breckinridge, TX, a daughter of the late Clyde and Marion (McKinlay)  Spears. Janet was Presbyterian by faith, and enjoyed cooking, bird watching, and spending time with her pets.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 10, 2025

William Kenneth Rice, 80 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, WV.  He was born January 9, 1945, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Clyde Kenneth and Pauline (Kern) Rice.

He was retired from Ohio Edison as a Test Man in the Results Department, a veteran of...

Feb 9, 2025

Francis William "Whitey" Johnson, 85, of Lansing, passed away, Sunday, February 9th, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1940, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Clyde and Julia (Hudock) Johnson. Whitey was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from Sarver Paving Company, Ashland....

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Marie Schmidt Dornon, 60, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home near Jerusalem, Ohio.  She was born February 26, 1964 in Graceville, Minnesota.

Linda was a retired employee of the Urbana City Schools and she was a member of the Beallsville American Legion Auxiliary #768.  She enjoyed watching movies and Football (especially the Minnesota...

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Kay Rybkoski, 71, of Blaine, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, in Astoria Place Barnesville. She was born on December 21, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen (Thomas) Schrump. Linda was Catholic by faith and retired after many years of service from OVMC.

She is survived by two sisters, Joyce...

Feb 6, 2025

Ruth Travis, 81 of Tiltonsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 21, 1943, in Framingham, MA the daughter of the late Virginia (Scanlon) Durbin.

Ruth was a retired pharmacy technician with the former Griffith's Pharmacy in Martins Ferry, and a   member of...

Feb 4, 2025

David John Schramm, 69 of Glencoe Ohio passed away February 4th, 2025, surrounded by family. He was husband of Saint Mary Ellen for 48 long years. That marriage spawned 3 children and 8 grandchildren who affectionately knew him as "Grumpa". He began his career as a plumber/pipefitter at Power City eventually moving to Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a line...

Feb 4, 2025

Paul Ralph Snyder, 79, of Colerain, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on July 21, 1945 a son of the late Waren and  Florence (Coburn) Snyder.  He was a member of St Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, served his country in the United States Army, retired from the Sheetmetal...

Feb 3, 2025

Pamela J. Fabry, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at E.O.R.H.  She was born August 20, 1959, in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of the late John and Katheryn C. (Seabrook) Fabry.

She worked 35 years at Belco- Works and more recently at Tomorrows Corner and Employment Work; she was a member of the...

Feb 1, 2025

Judith Ann (Dorsey) Michaels, 75 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at E.O.R.H. She was born November 3, 1949, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Mary Catherine (Oliver) Dorsey.

Judith was a retired medical transcriptionist for Wheeling Hospital. She and her husband Joe were active members of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 31, 2025

Shirley Ann Smith, 95, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. She was born November 22, 1929 in Lewisville, Ohio, a daughter of Vernon Mann and Ruby (Christman) Mann.

Shirley was a Christian by faith, loved to knit, crochet and even worked in a sewing factory. She often made quilts and sweaters for family...

Jan 29, 2025

Patricia Elaine (Sauer) Marshall, 76 of Shadyside formerly of Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 11, 1948, in Peoria Ill, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel M. Sauer.

Patricia was a Christian by faith and home maker. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and her greatest...