Obituaries

Anna P Galich

Anna P Galich

Jan 14, 2010

Anna P. Galich TODAY OUR MOTHER WALKS HAND IN HAND WITH THE ANGELS. Age 95 of Martins Ferry, Preceded in death by her husband, devoted son Matt, granddaughter Madonna, parents and six siblings, Andy, Joe, John, Mary, Sophie and Mildred. Anna's life was her family, church and friends - and she lived it well. Survived by daughter Mary (John)...

Carole A. Givens

Carole A. Givens

Jan 11, 2010

Carole A. Givens, 70, of Poplar St. Brookside, died on Monday January 11, 2010 at U.P.M.C. Hospital, Shadyside, Pa. She was born February 24, 1939 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John E. and Frieda V. (Woods) Armbruster. She was retired form Aetna Life & Casualty Ins. She started in 1958 after graduating High School and eventually...

John E. Conway

John E. Conway

Jan 9, 2010

John E. "Earl" Conway,73, of Hillside Drive, Bridgeport, OH, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 unexpectedly. He was born October 19, 1936 in Bridgeport, the son of the late John and Catherine (Brestle) Conway. He was the retired co-owner of the Bridgeport Cable Company. Earl is survived by his beloved wife, of 50 years, Rosemary, two sons, Bob Conway and...

Erma (Benczo)  Zatezalo

Erma (Benczo) Zatezalo

Jan 8, 2010

Erma (Benczo) Zatezalo, 85, died January 8, 2010 at Highbanks Care Center in Columbus, OH, surrounded by those who cared for her. She was born July 15, 1924 in Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Nagy) Benczo. In addition to her parents, Erma is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Zatezalo; brothers Roy,...

Evelyn E. Holland

Evelyn E. Holland

Jan 8, 2010

HOLLAND, Evelyn Edna (Reed), 84, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday January 8, 2010 at Valley Hospice Care Center South, Liza's Place. She was born in Wheeling on October 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Murrin Reed. Evelyn was a retired claims agent for Blue Cross / Blue Shield, and a member of the Vineyard Church...

Annabelle Baumberger

Annabelle Baumberger

Jan 8, 2010

Annabelle (Shunk) Baumberger, 84, of St. Clairsville, died Friday January 8, 2010, at E.O.R.H. She was born September 8, 1925 in Bellaire, being raised by her late Aunt and Uncle, James and Charlotte Kipler. Surviving are three sons, Albert Baumberger of Columbus, Oh, James Baumberger and his wife Julie of Mt. Carmel, IL., Thomas Baumberger and his wife Sylvia...

Gail A. Seroke

Gail A. Seroke

Jan 7, 2010

SEROKE, Gail A., 58, of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio peacefully passed at her home on Thursday, January 7, 2010. A devout and faithful Christian, her calling in life was as a child of God - giving enough love to last many lifetimes. She was and remains eternally loved and will be deeply missed by the many whose lives she touched.She...

Michael J. Lemmon

Michael J. Lemmon

Jan 6, 2010

Michael J. Lemmon Sr. 47, of Elm Street Martins Ferry, Ohio died Wednesday January 6 th 2010 at Palliative Care of Central Ohio, Steubenville. He was born in Martins Ferry on July 30, 1962, a son of Willa Lemmon Linn and the late James Carr. Michael is survived by his wife Eva "Sue" Jako Lemmon; a son: Michael J....

John Howard Peltz

John Howard Peltz

Jan 5, 2010

PELTZ, John Howard, 81, of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Trinity West. He was born in Dillonvale on February 17, 1928, the son of the late Carl and Stella Klepadelo Peltz. John was a member of the Yorkville VFW Post #4811; a member of Pine Valley Sportsmen's Club; and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. In...

Walter  P. Holmes

Walter P. Holmes

Jan 5, 2010

Walter P. Holmes, of S. 3rd St., Martins Ferry, OH died Tues., Jan. 5, 2010 in East Ohio Regional Hospital , Martins Ferry. He was born Aug. 2, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late Walter and Helen (Comyack) Holmes. He was retired meat manager of the Shop Rite Food Markets. Walter was a Catholic and...

Bonnie Lynn Bailey

Bonnie Lynn Bailey

Jan 4, 2010

Bonnie Lynn Bailey (Ullom), 51, of Wintersville, died on Monday January 4, 2010, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville. She was born July 27, 1958 in Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of Irvin R. and Florence (Ware) Ullom. Bonnie was a substitute teacher for the Indian Creek School District and a member of...

Maxine Corder

Maxine Corder

Jan 4, 2010

Maxine J. Corder, 84, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday, January 2012 at her home. She was born June 15, 1927 in Somerton, Ohio, daughter of the late Grover Phillips and Ruth Perkins Phillips. Maxine was a graduate of Bethesda High School, a homemaker, and a member of Zion's Lutheran Church of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she...

Dorothy M. Regel

Dorothy M. Regel

Dec 30, 2009

REGEL, Dorothy M. Serb, 80, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Wednesday December 30, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Dorothy was born May 31, 1929, a daughter of the late Aldridge and Agnes Majzlik Serb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Regel on November 11, 1983. Dorothy is survived by...

Earl E. Palmer

Earl E. Palmer

Dec 28, 2009

EARL E. PALMER, 66, of Howard St., Bridgeport, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Valley Hospice Care Center South, Liza's Place, in Wheeling. He was born July 8, 1943 in Stewartsville, Ohio, the son of the late John and Lenea (Ady) Palmer. He retired from the McElroy Coal Mine in Moundsville. Earl is survived by his loving companion of...

Norman Russell

Norman Russell

Dec 28, 2009

NORMAN ""BUD"" RUSSELL, 69, of Bridgeport, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home. He was born August 29, 1940 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Carl and Juanita (Talbot) Russell. Bud was a retired teacher with the Bellaire City Schools and the Jefferson Community College in Steubenville. He was a member of the Kirkwood First...

Frank Fregiato

Frank Fregiato

Dec 28, 2009

Frank Fregiato, 90, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was born May 15, 1919 in Sicily, Italy a son of the late Ambrose and Angela (Campisi) Fregiato. Frank worked in the former Gaylord Coal Mine and Laughlin Steel Mill. He was the owner/operator of the former Fregiato's Food Liner of...

James M. Mounsey

James M. Mounsey

Dec 26, 2009

JAMES M. MOUNSEY, 76, of Martins Ferry, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born June 16, 1933 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Wilbur and Jeanette (Merryman) Mounsey. Jim was a retired bolter with the Consol Coal Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Robert Leroy Harris

Robert Leroy Harris

Dec 25, 2009

Robert Leroy Harris, 70, of Bridgeport, died Friday December 25, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Oh. He was born October 4, 1939 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Lawrence and Martha (Walker) Harris. He was retired from the Naples Newspaper, a member of the VFW, NRA, ELKS and enjoyed hunting. In addition to his...

Rita  L. Askew

Rita L. Askew

Dec 25, 2009

Rita L. Askew, 92, formerly of S. 5th St., Martins Ferry, OH died, Dec. 25, 2009, at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born May 27, 1917 in Athens, PA the daughter of the late Ned L. and Bessie (DeVoe) Askew. She retired as a Registered Nurse from the Ohio Valley Medical Center where she was the Director...

Dale W. Proctor

Dale W. Proctor

Dec 25, 2009

Dale W. Proctor 82, of Major Road Dillonvale, died Friday December25, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, he was born August 20, 1927 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Winfield H. and Alma (Cecil) Proctor. Dale was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pitt Steel Mingo plant, a member of the former V.F.W. of Martins Ferry, and a...