Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

John R. Applegarth, III, 76 of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.  He was born January 3, 1948, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late John R. and Velma L. (Ewing) Applegarth.

John was a retired educator working for the Martins Ferry City School District.  He loved teaching...

Aug 7, 2024

Brenda J. Dupke, 71 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  She was born August 26, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Carl and Hattie (Hetmanski/Ronevich) Dvorcek.

Brenda was a retired self-domestic engineer.  She was a gentle, caring, and loving person living life to the fullest, enjoying her...

Aug 3, 2024

Anna Patricia (Wilson) Porter, 93 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 5, 1931, in Dallas WV, the daughter of the late Luther J. and Anna I. (Toland) Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Duane Wilson, a sister...

Aug 3, 2024

Bruce William Orum, 61 of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Canton Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio.  He was born May 9, 1963, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Harold and Jean (Jaquay) Orum.

Bruce was a care giver and maintenance person for an agency in the...

Aug 2, 2024

Louis J. Di Clemente, 86 formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, August 2, 2024, at Park Health Center.  He was born March 30, 1938, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Giosue (George) and Mary Ann (Guiliani) Di Clemente.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie; brothers, Leonard and Alexander as well as nephew,...

Aug 1, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Smith, 48, of Yorkville passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center.  She was born August 21, 1975, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Roger and Cindy (Sutton) Smith, Sr.

Jennifer fought a lengthy battle with her illness, never complaining.  Everyone who knew her loved her very much, she...

Jul 26, 2024

Michael "Gibby" Gibson, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away at Barnesville Hospital on July 26, 2024.  He was born on July 2, 1959, a son to Charles W. Gibson and the late Judith L. (Rowley) Gibson.

Gibby retired from being the Street Superintendent of Barnesville.  He was the Treasurer of the Sons of the American Legion of...

Jul 24, 2024

David Vasey, 66, of Bridgeport, passed away July 24th, 2024.  He was born on November 5th, 1957 in Bellaire, the son of the late Russell Vasey and Mary Jane (Donahue) Vasey.  Dave graduated from Bellaire High School, 1976. Dave was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, liked watching westerns, loved his grandkids deeply, appreciated a nice haircut, and especially...

Jul 22, 2024

Tina Marie Muffet, 52, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at home on July 22, 2024.  She was born on October 16, 1971 to the late Norbert and Agnes (Reischman) Burkhart.

Tina was retired and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Xavier.  She loved to help her daughter, Breanna, with her business.  She was Catholic...

Jul 21, 2024

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Joseph Richard Tennant III, 39, of Bellaire, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1984, the son of the late Joseph Tennant Jr and Jo Ann DiPaolo. Joe was a 2003 graduate of St. John's Central High School and a member of the Bridgeport Foresters and Lansing Sportsman's Clubs. He enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2024

BACK TOGETHER AGAIN:

Nancy Agnes Gorza Davis, 83, of Bridgeport, OH, passed Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by family.  She was born in Blaine, OH on November 26, 1940, the daughter of Joseph and Dorthy (Troyanek) Gorza.  Nancy was a retired employee of the Ferger Company where she worked as a Sales Representative; but, according to her,...

Jul 18, 2024

Jay Ray, 58, of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away on July 18, 2024.  He was born on August 29, 1965 to the late Jack and Martha (Streight) Ray.

Jay retired from working as Manager of Papa John's Pizza.  He was a kind man who respected everyone.  All who knew him, loved him.  He was a devoted husband, father,...

Jul 18, 2024

William David Leach "Lon Boy", passed away Thursday July 18th 2024, at Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born February 5, 1954, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Nelda (Mathews) Leach and William V Leach.

He worked at Wheeling Downs and was a long-time basketball official and umpired slow pitch softball on...

Jul 18, 2024

Warren David Stanley (Dave to everyone or "Wardog" to his coworkers at Cameron Portal Mine),of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Dave was born on November 1st, 1976, in Tulsa, OK. In 2011 he found his other half in Joanne Flowers, and together they grew a large, loving, blended...

Jul 17, 2024

Patty Lou Lollathin 80, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024, at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born August 13, 1943, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Imhoff) McPherson.

She was a retired receptionist for Wheeling Hospital, and Petruso Hearing in St. Clairsville and Wheeling, also a Methodist by faith.

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Jul 15, 2024

Teresa Marie Carnahan 91, of St. Clairsville formerly of Colerain passed away Monday July 15, 2024, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1933, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Terence and Mary (Kain) Coyne.

She was a housewife, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini and...

Jul 14, 2024

Donald Gene Herink, 78, of Brookside, OH passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2024.

He was born on March 16, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late James and Beatrice Herink.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his loving wife Myra (Sommer) Herink of Brookside, OH and...

Jul 12, 2024

Dorothy Ann "PUD" Burns, Bruhn Heil, passed away July 12, 2024, at the Meadows of Cadiz Care Home. She was born in Wheeling, a daughter of the late George and Martha Bruhn. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, James (Donna) Burns. Pud graduated from Wheeling High School and was a retired bookkeeper at the...

Jul 10, 2024

Nancy Jane Taylor, 93, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Belmont Manor. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Ferrell) Scammell. Nancy was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from...

Jul 9, 2024

Michael Edward Goudy 68, of Columbus, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in his residence. He was born November 13, 1955, in Martins Ferry. Mike was a multisport standout at Martins Ferry High School. He lettered in four sports. Mike was inducted into the MFHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. Mike also loved to...