Obituaries

David L. Beznoska

David L. Beznoska

May 1, 2010

David L. Beznoska Sr. 73 of Bridgeport died Saturday May 1st, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born June 1st, 1936 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Anthony and Helen (Marody) Beznoska. He was a retired employee of the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; he was also a member of the Lansing Sportsman...

Christine Elizabeth Howard

Christine Elizabeth Howard

May 1, 2010

Christine Elizabeth Howard, 41, of Salem, OH, formerly of Barton, died Saturday May 1, 2010 at her home. She was born November 27, 1968 in Canton, OH, the daughter of Thurman and Linda (Szeles) Young. Christine was preceded in death byher grandparents Frank &Virginia Szeles and her grandfather Benjamin Young. She is survived by her parents Duwayne & Diane...

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

May 1, 2010

Mary Lou Roberts, 78, of Hennis Care Center, Dover, OH, died Saturday May 1, 2010 at Union Hospital, Dover, OH. She was born December 30, 1931 in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late William and Nettie (McIntosh) Matheas. Mary was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church and Colerain Senior Citizens. She was a retired Proofreader for...

Lorraine Estella Pasztor

Lorraine Estella Pasztor

Apr 29, 2010

Lorraine Estella Pasztor, 61, of Bridgeport, died Thursday April 29, 2010 at her home. She was born April 18, 1949 in Morann, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Christina (Bungo) Deao. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst and a former Day Care provider. Lorraine is survived by her husband Steven Pasztor; two sons,...

Benjamin D. "Ben" Thomas

Benjamin D. "Ben" Thomas

Apr 25, 2010

Benjamin D. "Ben" Thomas, 49, of Worley Ave., Bridgeport, OH, died Sunday, Apr. 25, 2010 at the home of his brother. He was born Sept. 20, 1960 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Riggs) Thomas. Ben was a former truck driver for Auto Zone Auto Parts Co. and a Christian. In addition to his...

Remona June Ellis

Remona June Ellis

Apr 25, 2010

Remona June (Blinco) Ellis, 91, of St. Clairsville, died Sunday April 25, 2010 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 7, 1918 in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Tennen) Blinco. Remona was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Willie Lee Ray

Willie Lee Ray

Apr 25, 2010

RAY, Willie, 68, of Nixon Run Road, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Sunday April 25, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry on March 5, 1942, a son of the late Douglas and Louise Cunningham Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Ray in 2006; a daughter...

Mary Elizabeth Lash

Mary Elizabeth Lash

Apr 24, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Lash, 85, of Farmington, OH, died Saturday April 24, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born December 7, 1924 in Farmington, the daughter of the late Robert C. and Elizabeth C. (Wells) Lash. Mary was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church, serving various offices throughout her years including treasurer, which she held...

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Wheeler Mccombs

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Wheeler Mccombs

Apr 24, 2010

Elizabeth A. "Libby" (Mihok) Wheeler McCombs, 84, of N. 5th St., Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, Apr. 24, 2010 at her home. She was born May 11, 1925 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Palecko) Mihok. Libby was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. At the age of 80, she married the love of...

Grover  C. Spencer,  Jr.

Grover C. Spencer, Jr.

Apr 23, 2010

Grover C. Spencer, Jr. 83, of Martins Ferry, OH went to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born May 14, 1926 in Marion County, WV a son of the late Grover C. and Mable (Gilispie) Spencer. He was a retired meat cutter and coal miner. Grover was a Deacon of Pilgrim Rest Baptist...

Philomena (Puperi)  Zanke

Philomena (Puperi) Zanke

Apr 22, 2010

Philomena (Puperi) Zanke, 91, of Monroeville, PA formerly of Wheeling, WV, and Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, Apr. 22, 2010 at Woodhaven Nursing Home, Monroeville, PA. She was born July 17, 1918 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Cassel) Puperi. She retired from the garment industry and was a member of North American Martyrs...

William D. "Bill" Albert

William D. "Bill" Albert

Apr 22, 2010

William D. "Bill" Albert, 70, of Central Ave, Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, Apr. 22, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV, He was born Sept. 3, 1939 in Bannock, OH a son of the late William and Helen (Laslo) Albert. He was retired from Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry. Bill was a member and trustee of the Grace Presbyterian...

Sophia M Roskovich

Sophia M Roskovich

Apr 21, 2010

Sophia M. Roskovich, 92, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday April 21, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born February 17, 1918 in Bannock, Oh, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Fleszar) Dudek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Roskovich Sr.; one son Joseph Roskovich Jr.; two...

Gary  W. Culver

Gary W. Culver

Apr 21, 2010

Gary W. Culver, 57, of S. 3rd St., Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2010. He was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Hamilton County, TN a son of the late Clarence and Flora Culver. Surviving is his friend Ann Bowman. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH Condolences to the family may be made...

Veronica D. Powley

Veronica D. Powley

Apr 21, 2010

Veronica D. Powley 76 of Dillonvale Ohio died Wednesday April 21, 2010 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. She was born February 9, 1934 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Harry and Martha (Marsley) Basluka. She was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Dillonvale. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Albert Marchio

Albert Marchio

Apr 20, 2010

Albert Marchio, 94, of N. 9th St., Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born June 30, 1915 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Francesco and Mariangela (Riccelli) Marchio. He began his career as a shoe repairman and retired from the Yorkville Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel....

Estella M. (Dudzik)  Pajunen

Estella M. (Dudzik) Pajunen

Apr 18, 2010

Estella M. (Dudzik) Pajunen, 93, of N. Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Sunset Health Care Center, Harrisville, OH. She was born Feb. 28, 1917 in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Paul and Sophia (Powell) Dudzik. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Polish National Alliance both of...

Anna  M. (Absalom)  Mckim

Anna M. (Absalom) Mckim

Apr 17, 2010

Lt. Colonel Anna Margaret (Marge Absalom) McKim, USAF-Retired, of Absalom Dr., Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2010. She was born at Ferry View, Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Larkin) Absalom. Lt. Col. McKim retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of active duty, which included service in World War II,...

Vonda Viola Byrd

Vonda Viola Byrd

Apr 17, 2010

BYRD, Vonda Viola Church, 85, of Bridgeport, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling Island, died Saturday April 17, 2010 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born at Rosemont, W.Va., on October 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Arrietta Vanscoy Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard W....

Dorothy L. Johnston

Dorothy L. Johnston

Apr 16, 2010

Dorothy L. Johnston 74 of National Road Bridgeport formally of Patterson Road Brookside died Friday April 16, 2010 in Cumberland Pointe Care Center St. Clairsville. She was born November 10, 1935 in Lansing, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Vavrock) Dalto. She was retired from Bachmann Hess Bachmann& Garden Law firm as a legal secretary and a...