Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Steve J. Koucoumaris, 96 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 21, 1928, in Martins Ferry the first of his family to be born in the United States to the late John N. and Sophia (Grelles) Koucoumaris.

Steve was retired after 37...

Jan 9, 2025

Kathleen Anita "Kay" (Salvador) Savoldi, 88, originally of Lansing, OH, left this world on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati, in Blue Ash, Ohio. Kay was born May 24, 1936 in Wheeling, WV to the late Angelo Salvador and Irene (Tocket) Salvador, immigrants from Vittorio Veneto, Italy. A brilliant mind and a joyful determined spirit, Kay graduated...

Jan 9, 2025

Dorothy Louise McCue. 94 of St. Clairsville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Forest Hills Nursing Center. She was born on July 29, 1930, in Fairview, OH a daughter of the late Matthew and Maude (Carr) Beckner. Dorothy was employed as a bookkeeper for Don Hamilton Pontiac and enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by several nieces...

Jan 7, 2025

Christine Mary Finney, 72 of Tiltonsville, OH passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her residence.  She was born April 24, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary E. (Blua) Edgehouse.

Christine was a bartender at Mrs. "T" Tavern in Yorkville and was Catholic by faith.  She was a member of the...

Jan 7, 2025

Matthew C. Timko, 100, of Adena, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Forest Hill in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born on December 16, 1924, in Barton, Ohio, to the late John M. Timko and Margaret (Haranzo) Timko.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene (Ciechomski)...

Jan 6, 2025

Russell Vincent Thompson Sr, 78, of Lake Alfred, Florida passed away peacefully in his home Monday, January 6th, 2025, with his family by his side. Russell was born November 30, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is the son of the late Vince and Garnell (Hores) Thompson. Russell graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1964 where he wrestled...

Jan 6, 2025

Rosemary Hayes 92, of Martins Ferry passed away Monday January 6, 2025, at Sienna Point Nursing Home Adena. She was born October 01, 1932, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Ruth M. (Rouse) Blumenauer.

She was a retired Nurse's Aide for Wheeling Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 5, 2025

Sandra Kaye (Kuklevich) Foster, 86 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Park Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1938, daughter of the late John "Jack" and Ruth (Schutte) Kuklevich.

Sandra was a retired RN from the former Martins Ferry Hospital and was a member of...

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph Albert Freund, 75 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at his home.  He was born on May 30, 1949, the son of the late Carl and Julia (Sanovich) Fruend.

Joe was a lifelong farmer and worked on the family farm, he was Catholic by faith.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 3, 2025

Terrence "Ike"  Otto, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home with family by his side.  Ike was born November 23, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late William and Esther Faye Otto. He graduated from Beallsville High School in 1968 and served in the United States Army in Germany from 1969...

Jan 2, 2025

Jesse E. Rush, Jr., 83, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Astoria Place of Barnesville, Barnesville, Ohio.  He was born May 23, 1941 near Beallsville, Ohio,  a son of the late Jesse Rush, Sr. and Ruth (Darby) Rush.

Jesse was a proud US Navy Veteran. He was a man of many talents...

Jan 1, 2025

Edwin C. Pekula, 77 of Colerain, OH passed away peacefully January 1, 2025.

He was born April 13, 1947.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a retired employee of the USPS, Martins Ferry and Steubenville offices.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years...

Dec 29, 2024

Gerald Frank Vild, 81, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Belmont Manor. He was born on April 7, 1943, in St. Clairsville a son of the late Frank and Edna (Sklenicka) Vild. Gerald was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and West Liberty State College. He retired after many years of teaching from Bridge Street Junior...

Dec 27, 2024

Leroy Frank Goff 75, of Bridgeport passed away Friday December 27, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 1, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Frank Leroy and Dagmar (Grizard) Goff.

He was retired employee of Kroger's, and a longtime employee of Cleveite Corporation, and a protestant by faith. Leroy loved his Lionel...

Dec 26, 2024

Antoinette Mary (Banal) Petrosino, 82, of Dillonvale, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Whitetail Springs Memory Care Community in Pittsburgh. She was born on November 5, 1942, daughter of the late Mario and Frances Banal of Dillonvale. Affectionately known as Tosha, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (MeeMee), sister, aunt and neighbor. She treasured...

Dec 25, 2024

David George Hinds, 49, passed away on Christmas Day December 25, 2024, at his home. He was a long-time resident of Lansing, Ohio. He was born July 2, 1975, in Wheeling, a son of Linda (Devaul) Hinds of Bellaire, and the late Chalmer "Butch" Hinds.

He was a graduate of Bellaire High School and a former employee...

Dec 25, 2024

Betty Elizabeth Piccin, 77 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born September 12, 1947, Muskogee, OK, the daughter of the late, Talmadge and Nola (Speers) Old.

Betty was Baptist by Faith.  Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated love and care to her family.

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Dec 25, 2024

Betty Lou (Robbins) Giancola, 90 of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Rolling Hills Nursing Care Center in Bridgeport.  She was born October 14, 1934, in Benwood, WV, the daughter of the late George Robbins and Wilma T. (Griffiths) Robbins- Briggs.

She retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital as a home-health aide.  Betty...

Dec 19, 2024

James Joseph Krob, 95 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born July 1, 1929, the son of the late Joseph and Christine (Kubalek) Krob, in Lansing, OH.

He was retired owner and operator Jos. Krob Dairy of Lansing, a lifetime member of the Lansing United Methodist Church, a member of...

Dec 19, 2024

Carolyn "Charlene" Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully in Grove City, Ohio on December 19, 2024.  She was born on January 4, 1941 to the late Carlos and Hester (Yoho) Neiswonger.

Charlene was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a Teacher's Aid for Union Local Schools.  She was a Christian who attended the Bethesda Methodist Church.  She enjoyed...