Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Ethel Mae (Merkel) Todoroff, 93, of Dillonvale, passed away on December 17, 2024, with her sons by her side. Ethel was born on May 9, 1931, in Dillonvale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence and Genevieve (Gawrych) Merkel.

Ethel was a 1949 graduate of Dillonvale High School, a member of the St. Adalbert Catholic Church, the...

Dec 17, 2024

Sally Helen Jo McAninch 80 of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday December 17, 2024, at Select Medical Wheeling Hospital. She was born January 10, 1944, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Stingly and Lucey (Tallarodavich) Youst.

Sally was a member of the First Christian Church Martins Ferry.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 16, 2024

Djurdjica Jean Haskakis (Jeannie), 72, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.    Born in Voca Donja, Croatia in 1952, Jeannie was the daughter of Ivan and Danica (Herega) Bolcevic.  She immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio with her family when she was nine.  She graduated from Collinwood High School in 1972 and...

Dec 16, 2024

John Cooper Oliver, 83 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.  John was born November 13, 1941, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Ernest and Elsie (Cooper) Oliver.

He was retired from Institution Food Sales for John Sexton and Company and Gordon Food Service.  He...

Dec 15, 2024

Jennifer L. Meeker 52, of Brilliant passed away Sunday December 15, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born February 13, 1972, in Cambridge, a daughter of Nancy (Blair) Ankrom of Hubbard, OH, and the late William Ankrom.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother John Ankrom.

Jennifer is survived...

Dec 14, 2024

Gary W. Hatcher, age 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Gary was born in Barnesville, Ohio to Martha J. and Clarence A. Hatcher.

Gary attended Union Local High School in Belmont, Ohio. He had a long career in consumer electronics with RCA.

Gary is survived by his son Stephen Hatcher...

Dec 13, 2024

Paula Sue (Wisvari) Wiater, 73, of Lansing, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1951, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Charles and Ann (Cintula) Wisvari. Paula was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club. She worked as a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years...

Dec 13, 2024

Rosemary E. Guerriero of Wheeling, WV, beloved mother of three, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family. Born in Bridgeport, OH, on September 4, 1940, to George F. and Augustina (Melchiori) Crider, Rosemary lived a life dedicated to her family, career, and community.

Rosemary attended St. Anthony's Grade...

Dec 10, 2024

Vickie Lee Williams, 70, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away at Wheeling Hospital on December 10, 2024.  She was born on August 14, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Vivian (Gray) Mason.

Vickie was a wife, mother, and homemaker.  She loved her family and friends dearly.  She enjoyed spending time at her cabin at the lake. ...

Dec 6, 2024

Stanley Lane Roby of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away, Friday, December 6, 2024 in the Moundsville Healthcare Center.  The following is a memorial tribute lovingly written by his wife, Joan Marie Packett Roby.

It is with the saddest of hearts that I'm announcing the passing of Stanley L. Roby on December 6.  He fought a short but tough...

Dec 6, 2024

Elsie Helen Schorsten Lutz, passed on December 6, 2024

peacefully at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, Fl.  Elsie was born September 7, 1920, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Simon & Katherine (Stieger) Schorsten.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William John Lutz, Jr., sister, Mary Schorsten...

Dec 2, 2024

Robert Francis "Bob" Brown, 97, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Monday, December 2, 2024.  He was born September 24,1927 in Temperanceville, Ohio, a son of the late Girdon and Lucille Brown.  Bob went to school in Temperanceville where he completed 8th grade.  He married Leona Carpenter Brown on June 18, 1949 and together they raised four boys, Gary, David,...

Dec 1, 2024

Christine Lynne Smith 58, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 23, 1965 a daughter of Joyce (Zatazalo) Smith and the late Charles Smith.

She is survived by her mother; a daughter, Carissa (Justin) Patterson; a sister, Jennifer (Dennis) Fay; and three grandsons, Cole,...

Nov 29, 2024

Francis G. Heaton, 100 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Emerald Pointe Care Center. He was born September 25, 1924, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Wisener) Heaton.

Francis was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant after...

Nov 28, 2024

Joan Lynn Gubernot, 63 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her residence.  She was born December 16, 1960, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late John and Adeline (McHenry) Gubernot.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry, 1979 graduate of St. John Central High School in Bellaire,...

Nov 28, 2024

Edward William Bell, 86, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024 with his dear granddaughter, Kamryn Bell, holding his hand.  He was born on August 11, 1938 to the late Edward and Mary Jane (Williams) Bell.

Edward was a coal miner and the former president of the District 6 UMWA.  He served in...

Nov 27, 2024

Thomas Lee Rinkes, 77, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Hospice of the Valley, Poland, OH. He was born on February 2, 1947 a son of the late Albert and Netamay (Dayton) Rinkes.

Tom retired from the Nickles Bakery in 2009. He was a member of the Martins Ferry PNA Club and...

Nov 24, 2024

Eric Todd Starosciak, 60, of Mt Pleasant, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Shady Lawn Nursing Center, Dalton, OH. He was born on August 31, 1964, in Bellaire, a son of the late Edward and Patricia (Bates) Starosciak. Eric retired from the Carpenters Union Local 186. He was a member of the Short Creek Sportsman Club, and enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2024

Barbara Jo Knight, 84, of Columbus, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Country Club Retirement Center. She was born on January 1, 1940, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Joseph and Agatha (Freeman) Moore. Barbara supported the Armed Services by being involved in the USO, retired from the IRS in 2005, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and playing solitaire...

Nov 19, 2024

Pete Stankovich, 76, of Cleveland, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Fairview Hospital, Cleveland. He was born on March 9, 1948, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late George and Mildred (Susac) Stankovich. He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church and was a welder for the family business....