Obituaries

Bessie  M. (Gray)  Barrett

Bessie M. (Gray) Barrett

Dec 10, 2003

Bessie M. Barrett Bessie M. (Gray) Barrett, 91, formerly of Freeport, OH died Wed., Dec. 10, 2003 in Martins Ferry, OH. Bessie is retired from Baker's Grocery Store of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her parents John E. and Mary Jane Gray, her husband Emerson Barrett, her daughter Florence M. McCardle, a grandson Steven McCardle, and several...

Sarah  B. (Redinger)  Waller

Sarah B. (Redinger) Waller

Dec 9, 2003

Sarah B. Waller Sarah B. (Redinger) Waller, 95, formerly of Delaware St., Martins Ferry, OH died Tue., Dec. 9, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care at Martins Ferry. She was born Apr. 22, 1908 in Salem, PA a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Sarah (Kunselman) Redinger. Sarah was the retired co-owner of Ohio Valley...

James  W. Vanchure

James W. Vanchure

Dec 8, 2003

James W. Vanchure James W. Vanchure, 70, of Colerain, OH died Mon. Dec. 8, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. He was born Aug. 22, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Charles and Mary (Carroll) Vanchure. He is retired from Casto Technical Services of Charleston, WV, a member of American Legion Post #521,...

Helen  L. (Murray)  Mussard

Helen L. (Murray) Mussard

Dec 8, 2003

Helen L. Mussard Helen L. (Murray) Mussard, 92, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Indiana St., Martins Ferry, OH died Mon., Dec. 8, 2003 at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville. She was born Mar. 11, 1911 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Grover and Ethel (Goff) Murray. Helen was retired from the Dietary Dept. of East...

Frances  M. (Payne)  Helsley

Frances M. (Payne) Helsley

Dec 6, 2003

Frances M. Helsley Frances M. (Payne) Helsley, 100, of Colerain, OH, died Sat., Dec. 6, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born May 2, 1903 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter to the late John W. and Winona L. (Mitchell) Payne. She was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church where she was active...

William  C. Thomas

William C. Thomas

Dec 3, 2003

William C. Thomas William C. Thomas 80, of Moundsville, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry and Cadiz,OH died Wed., Dec. 3, 2003 at home. He was born Oct. 30, 1923 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late William C. and Dessa (Fox) Thomas. He was retired from the former Picoma Industries of Martins Ferry and a member of the...

Elizabeth (Miller)  Friend

Elizabeth (Miller) Friend

Dec 1, 2003

Elizabeth Friend Elizabeth (Miller) Friend, 97, formerly of Bridgeport, went to be with the Lord, Mon., Dec. 1, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born Jan. 1, 1906 in Brookside, OH a daughter of the late Jacob C. and Lucy (Imer) Miller. She was a member of the former Bridgeport Pentecostal...

Dale Byard

Dale Byard

Nov 22, 2003

Dale Byard E. Dale Byard, 63, of Broadway St., Martins Ferry, OH died Sat., Nov. 22, 2003, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born Jan. 26, 1940 in Bellaire a son of the late Elmer L. and Mary Jane (Ryan) Byard. He was a security guard for U.S. Securities and a member of Trinity Assembly of God,...

Charlotte  V. (Kyser)  Stead

Charlotte V. (Kyser) Stead

Nov 20, 2003

Charlotte V. Stead Charlotte V. (Kyser) Stead, 86, formerly of Spring Hts., Bridgeport, OH, died Thurs Nov. 20, 2003 at Forest Hills Retirement Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born Apr. 14, 1917 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late John and Anna Mae (Milbert) Kyser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Willa  R. (Murphy)  Ritchey

Willa R. (Murphy) Ritchey

Nov 19, 2003

Willa R. Ritchey Willa R. (Murphy) Ritchey, 81, of Martins Ferry, OH died Wed., Nov. 19, 2003 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Nov. 15, 1922 in Fairmont, WV a daughter of the late Harry and Ada (Murphy) Murphy. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to...

Irene  E. (Paugh)  Goddard

Irene E. (Paugh) Goddard

Nov 18, 2003

Irene E. Goddard Irene E. Goddard, 96, of Englewood, OH formerly of Colerain, OH died Tue., Nov. 18, 2003 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born Feb. 1, 1907 in Proctor, WV a daughter of the late Jason and Mary (Elks) Paugh. She was a retired Postmistress of the Colerain, OH Post Office and a member of...

Candice  L. (Schell)  Swoyer

Candice L. (Schell) Swoyer

Nov 16, 2003

Candice L. Swoyer Candice L. (Schell) Swoyer, 52, of Auta Ave., Hamden, OH, formerly of N. 5th St., Martins Ferry, OH died Sun., Nov. 16, 2003 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH after having fought a 30 year courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born Jul. 9, 1951 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Fred...

Betty  L. (Krinke)  Arnold

Betty L. (Krinke) Arnold

Nov 16, 2003

Betty L. (Krinke) Arnold, 86, formerly of Wayne L. Hayes Towers and Jones Rd., Martins Ferry, OH died Sun., Nov. 16, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care. She was born Jul. 6, 1917 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Albert D. and Rhea E. (Becker) Krinke. She was retired from the former Stone and...

Sam  P. Peroni

Sam P. Peroni

Nov 14, 2003

Sam P. Peroni Sam P. Peroni, 78, of Virginia St., Martins Ferry, OH, died Fri., Nov. 14, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. He was born Mar. 20, 19 25 in Fairpoint, OH a son of the late Domenick and Adorna Ann Amici Peroni. He was a retired employee with 45 years of service with King's Jewelry...

Frank Kovas

Frank Kovas

Nov 14, 2003

Frank Kovas Frank Kovas, 79, of S. Third St., Martins Ferry, OH formerly of Glen's Run Rd. died Fri., Nov. 14, 2003 at home. He was born Dec. 10, 1923 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Gus J. and Effrosini Stavros Kovas. He was a retired truck driver for the former Eclipse Motor Lines, Bridgeport, a member...

Margaret A. "Peg" (Withers)  Richards

Margaret A. "Peg" (Withers) Richards

Nov 11, 2003

Margaret A. Richards Margaret A. "Peg" (Withers) Richards, 67, of Clinton St., Martins Ferry, OH died Tues., Nov. 11, 2003 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born Oct. 22, 1936 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Albert L. and Lillian (Geis) Withers. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry and active in...

Betty  R. (Russell)  Resutek

Betty R. (Russell) Resutek

Nov 8, 2003

Betty R. Resutek Betty R.( Russell) Resutek, 73, of S. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, OH formerly of Johnstown, PA died Sat., Nov. 8, 2003 at home. She was born Jan. 3, 1930 in Guernsey County, OH a daughter of the late Harry S. and Bertha (Mowder) Russell, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Brent  H. Hodor

Brent H. Hodor

Nov 7, 2003

Brent H. Hodor Brent H. Hodor, 39, of S. Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, OH died Fri., Nov. 7, 2003 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born Mar. 17, 1964 in Wheeling, WV a son of Charles E. and Elsie J. (Howard) Hodor, Sr. Brent was employed with Choice Brands of Ohio, Brilliant, OH. He was...

Susan  D. Laslo

Susan D. Laslo

Oct 24, 2003

Susan D. "Sue" (Roscoe) Laslo, 93, of Morningside of Madison, Madison, AL, formerly of Indiana St., Martins Ferry, OH died Fri., Oct. 24, 2003 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL. She was born Feb. 6, 1910 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late George and Julie (Metro) Roscoe. Sue was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters...

Fan Chan

Fan Chan

Oct 24, 2003

Fan Chan Fan Chan, 23, of S. Third St., Martins Ferry, OH died Fri., Oct. 24, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 3, 1980 in China the son of Shui-Kung Chan and Sau Wa Yeung. Fan was the owner/manager of A New Hong Kong Chinese Restuarant of Martins Ferry. In addition to his...