Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Jane (Lupton) Greenlee, 90, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025.  She was born on November 12, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she spent her early years living on a houseboat on the Ohio River next to what is now the Steeler's football stadium.  She is the daughter of the late Ed and Mary (Beck) Lupton.

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Jan 28, 2025

Cledis J. "Joe" Dalton 75, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Jefferson Allegheny Hospital in Jefferson, PA, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Cledis Dalton and Esther (Clyde) Inman.

Joe was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant,...

Jan 27, 2025

Arthur T. Stahl, 88 of Bellaire passed away Monday January 27, 2025, at Country Club Retirment Estates. He was born November 11, 1936, in Wheeling, a son of the late Joseph A. and Helen (Vogler) Stahl.

Art was retired from Wonder Bakery in Wheeling, and a Veteran in the US Marines Corp, he was an avid golfer....

Jan 27, 2025

John Leonard, 57 of Martins Ferry passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on September 27, 1967, the son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Winesberger) Leonard.

John was a big Oakland Raiders fan, loved to go four wheeling, and enjoyed drawing.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 27, 2025

Mildred "Jean" Misencik, 81 of St. Clairsville passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 9, 1943, in Martins Fery, the daughter of the late Arthur and Freda (Hoffman) Ferguson, Sr.

Jean was retired from Park Health Center as Assistant Director of Nursing, and she was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 26, 2025

Sanford Carl Myers, Jr., 88 of Wheeling Island, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Good Shepard Nursing Home.  He was born on January 17, 1937, in Mt. Morris, PA, the son of the late Sanford Carl and Faerie (Spicer) Myers, Sr.

Sanford was retired from Ormet Industries as a Boiler Operator, he was a member...

Jan 25, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Hickenbottom, 69, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.  She was born on November 15, 1955, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Ann (Vancuren) Meddles.

Rebecca worked for Riesbeck's Food Market for over 38 years.  She was a devout follower of Jesus at the Flushing Alliance Church where she enjoyed meeting...

Jan 23, 2025

Jerry L. Wilson 84 of Martins Ferry passed away January 23, 2025, at his home. He was born April 7, 1940, in Nottingham township, a son of the Clem and Evelyn (Findling) Wilson.

He was retired from the Cadiz Service Center.

Jerry is survived by his son John Wilson of Cadiz, and a brother Charles...

Jan 23, 2025

Clara Makuch, 91, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Daniel and Irene (Toza) Vargo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John "Jonah" Makuch; son, John Craig Makuch; brothers Daniel Richard Vargo...

Jan 22, 2025

Claude Daniel Ricer, 77 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence.  He was born March 28, 1947, the son of the late Claude Royden and Wilma Marie (Behrenhauser) Ricer in Wheeling, WV.

Claude was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict, he was retired from...

Jan 22, 2025

George Van Gosen, 75 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 5, 1949, in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Peggy Jane Van Gosen.

George was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired owner/operator Truck Driver.

He was a devoted...

Jan 22, 2025

Allen Lee Bell 75, of Brookside passed away Wednesday January 22, 2025, at Shadyside Care Center. He was born on September 13, 1949, in Wheeling, a son of the late Paul and Betty (Hatton) Bell.

He was the Owner and Operator of the former Lansing Gulf Station

A retired bus driver for the Bridgeport School...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Lou Skatula, 89, of Dillonvale, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late William Wells Shively and Geneva (Kimble) Smith.  Mary Lou retired as a secretary from D'Annabelle & Company of Steubenville and also was employed by the former Hornes department store....

Jan 18, 2025

Keith Alan Sommer, 84, died on January 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness.

He was born January 2, 1941 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Karl W. Sommer, Sr. and Carrie L. (McDermott) Sommer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Ann...

Jan 18, 2025

Julia Ann Wallace, 86, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2025.  She was born on December 6, 1938 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Poth) Kerkhoff.

Julia retired from Union Local Schools as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She also...

Jan 18, 2025

Janet Joyce (Stone) Welshans, 89 of Antioch TN, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 15, 1935, in Dillonvale, the daughter of the late Emerson Stone and Mary Ellen (King) Loper.

Janet was methodist by faith and a former member of the United Methodist Church...

Jan 17, 2025

Randy "Howie" Howell, 62, of Woodsfield, Ohio (Miltonsburg Community) and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born July 2, 1962 in Marion Ohio.  Randy was a 1980 graduate of Beallsville High School where he excelled as a proud Beallsville Blue Devil on the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. He loved playing sports...

Jan 17, 2025

Charles Michael Vargo, 56 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly on January 17, 2025, in Columbus, OH.  He was born on October 14, 1968, the son of the late Charles James Vargo and Ruth Ann (Jones) Vargo.

He was an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local #141 Wheeling for over 28 years. Mike was a 1987 Bridgeport High School graduate...

Jan 17, 2025

Kayleigh Jade Dalrymple, age 14, of Chillicothe,  Illinois passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois as the result of an automobile accident.

Kayleigh was born April 16, 2010 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of Michael D. Dalrymple and Jessica D. Shrewsbury.

Kayleigh was a freshman at...

Jan 14, 2025

Marguerite H. Primovic 93, of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1931, in Follansbee, WV. The daughter of the late Claude and Helen (Leonard) Grote.

She was a member of St. Joseph catholic Church and the CWC of the...