Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Randall Scott, 64, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on July 9, 2024 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born on March 5, 1960 to the late Melvin and Carole (Schrader) Scott.

Randall was a jokester that loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He liked to tinker in the garage and spend time with his family.  He...

Jul 9, 2024

John J. Petrella, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born December 22, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Ralph and Theresa Torcasio Petrella.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Petrella and Craig A. Petrella.

John was a U.S. Air...

Jul 5, 2024

Robert L. Scarfpin Sr., 84 of Martins Ferry passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 28, 1940, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Earl and Maude (Jeffers) Scarfpin.

Robert retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Master Electrician and served as the president...

Jul 5, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN.

Ronald Gene Anderson Sr., 86, of St. Clairsville formerly of Bellaire passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital.  He was born June 11, 1938, in Steubenville, the son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Oswald) Anderson.

Ron was retired from the Bridgeport School District as a principal, was a member...

Jul 4, 2024

David Lee Morrison Jr. of Colerain, Ohio passed away on July 4, 2024 at the East Ohio Regional Long Term Care facility in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  David was born on August 15, 1936; eldest son of the late David Lee Morrison Sr. and Doris Stobbs Morrison, also longtime residents of Belmont County.

David graduated from Martins Ferry...

Jun 30, 2024

Elrita C. (Hornick) McAvoy, 72 of Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville, formerly of Wellsburg, WV passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born January 13, 1952, the daughter of the late George W. Hornick and Doris E. (Davis) Hornick.

Elrita was Catholic by faith and lived life to the fullest. She was a homemaker and cared for...

Jun 29, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Gross, 91 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the Peterson Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 13, 1932, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Taylor) Slatterick. Betty was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. She taught music at both St. Joseph and St. Anthony of...

Jun 26, 2024

Frances Louise Crawford 81 of Dillonvale passed away Wednesday June 26, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital Wheeling surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1942, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Frank W. "Bill" and Hazel G. (Crawford) Grywalski.

Frances was a retired self-employed Domestic Worker, a Presbyterian by faith, a member...

Jun 26, 2024

Peggy Lollathin 76 of Dillonvale, passed away Wednesday June 26, 2024, at East Ohio Reginal Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born January 19, 1948, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Allen Dee and Colene E. (Toland) Shannon.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Betty Peitrangelo, and Penny Shannon.

She was a...

Jun 26, 2024

Eric Brubaker, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 26, 2024.  Eric was born on April 6, 1955 in Bellaire, Ohio to Claudis Brubaker and the late Lila Kinder Brubaker.

Eric was a quiet, hard-working man who loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in...

Jun 25, 2024

Dennis James Myers, 68 of Martins Ferry passed away unexpectedly at his home.  He was born October 18, 1955, in Martins Ferry the son of the late David John and Nevada Velma (Vada) (Perry) Myers.

Dennis was retired from the Sledd Company in Wheeling, WV, Catholic by faith; he was a member of the Eagles, American Legion,...

Jun 24, 2024

Sondra Ann Boyle Summers, 87 of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, OH.

Sondra Summers was born in Newtown, Ohio on November 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert Boyle and Helen Lenno Boyle. Sondra was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Donald Dale Summers,...

Jun 23, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Nancy J. Theaker 92, of Farmington passed away Sunday June 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 27, 1932, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Herbert E. Mehlman and Eleanor (Strosider) Mehlman-Chipman.

She was a retired CRNA for East Ohio Regional Hospital, a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, and the...

Jun 22, 2024

Ronald Dale Baker, 80 of Rayland passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Gables of Hopedale. He was born March 19, 1944, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Donald L. Sr. and Clara A. (Mobley) Baker.

Ron retired as a heavy Equipment operator for Marietta Coal Company after 35 years.  He was Methodist by faith,...

Jun 21, 2024

Thomas J. Henthorn 88 of Bridgeport passed away Friday June 21, 2024, at his home. He was born September 18, 1935, in Wheeling, a son of the late Robert and Pearl (Burkett) Henthorn.

He was a retired employee for Bayer Corporation, a Methodist by faith, Tom was a printer for the Ogden News Paper. He was a...

Jun 21, 2024

Randall Jay Norris, 67 of Wheeling formerly of Colerain, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 11, 1956, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Norman R. and Barbara A. (Shenton) Norris.

Randy retired and worked at various companies from Crystaloid, CVS, Frito...

Jun 20, 2024

John Anthony Jolliffe 67 of Shadyside passed away Thursday June 20, 2024, at his home. He was born May 4, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Alberta (Marion) Jolliffe.

He was a retired Environmental Clean up Supervisor, and a Methodist by faith.

John is survived by his wife Valorie (Stone)...

Jun 20, 2024

Sherry Lynn Antill 57, of Bridgeport passed away Thursday June 20, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born March 23, 1967, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Edward D. Sr. and Patricia D. (Howard) Antill.

She was an employee of the Sonny Boy Restaurant in Brookside and never missed a Bridgeport...

Jun 19, 2024

George "Abe" Edward Trussell Jr, 63, of Warwood, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in his home.  He was born on January 15, 1961, in Claysville, PA a son of the late George and Wilda (Newman) Trussell Sr.  George was an avid Miami Dolphins fan.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jerri (Smith) Trussell;...

Jun 17, 2024

Darrel Dean Howell, 70, passed away in the home that he loved near Jerusalem on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born August 3, 1953, on the family farm near Beallsville, a son of the late John and Bertha Hoskinson Howell.

Darrel was a retired employee of the former Ohio Valley Coal Company #6 mine near Beallsville...