Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Susan Kay Young, 69, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on May 23, 1954, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Rosemary (Hughes) Young.  Susan was attended the Island Christian Church, Wheeling and enjoyed traveling, she was also an avid Cleveland Browns and OSU sports fan.

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Feb 22, 2024

Ronnie Kay Mountain of St. Clairsville passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Liza's Place surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Mary Ruth (Baker)Fawcett.

Kay worked in the banking industry with 42 years of service total. She worked at Union Savings Bank, 1st National Bank, Bank One and...

Feb 22, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Porter) Meeker, 72, of Colerain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on February 2, 1952, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clyde "Sonny" and Mary (Anderson) Porter.

Kathleen valued faith, family, and service to others above all else. She was a lifelong...

Feb 17, 2024

Dianna Greenlee Armann, 74, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born January 18, 1950 In Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Duane Greenlee and Mary Crall Greenlee McClelland.

Dianna enjoyed getting her nails done, online shopping, watching Westerns, and feeding hummingbirds. She loved camping...

Feb 17, 2024

Robert A. Talasis, 83 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born March 23, 1940, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Gunnish) Talasis.

Robert was a retired Mill-Right from The Ormet Company. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Feb 16, 2024

Tracee Lyn Milhoan Bailey, 48, of Bethesda, Ohio died suddenly at her home on February 16, 2024.  She was born on May 9, 1975, a daughter to Diane Bailey.

Tracee worked for Schlepp's Family Restaurant and was a member of the Bethesda Methodist Church.  She enjoyed donating and supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  She was a...

Feb 15, 2024

Clarence David "Lindy" Potter, 97, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Good Shepherd Nursing Center. He was born on September 17, 1926, in Wheeling, a son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Curry) Potter. He was a devout member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church, having been in the choir for many years; served his country...

Feb 15, 2024

Carrie Ann Mruk, 78, of Dillonvale, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 15, 2024, in her residence. She was born on November 12, 1945, in Nellis, WV, a daughter of the late George and Nellie (Green) Haws. She enjoyed traveling, baking, gardening, reading, yoga, and spending time with family enjoying nature on their farm. Her biggest joy though, was nurturing...

Feb 13, 2024

Priscilla Ann Diamond, 31, of Delbarton, WV, died February 13, 2024, at her home after a courageous

battle with cancer. She was born October 22nd, 1992, in Huntington, WV, a daughter to Angie Diamond

and Cecil Diamond.

Priscilla was known as a skilled welder. She was a member of The Church of God,...

Feb 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Kosar, 73 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2024, at the East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert and Colletta (Mauck) Matz. Patricia was a former Nurse's Aide for the East Ohio Regional Hospital and Shadyside Care Center. She...

Feb 11, 2024

Thomas B. "Tommy" Simmons, 83 of Tiltonsville passed away Sunday February 11, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry, he was born August 18, 1940, in Mingo Junction, a son of the late William A. Sr and Gladys (Hanlon) Simmons Ponti.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Loretta (McBride)...

Feb 11, 2024

Nicholas George Menedis, 75 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio formerly of Yorkville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus.

He was a graduate of Yorkville High School, class of 1966. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School and a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.

Feb 10, 2024

Billy Jack Powell, 21, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2024, in Cameron, West Virginia. He was born on December 29, 2002, to Roseanna (Robert) Phares and David (Erica) Powell. He is the brother of Austin (Briston Ramby) Powell, Hailey Phares, and Taylor Powell.

Billy was a skilled craftsman. His love of working with his hands and...

Feb 10, 2024

Together Again

Georgia Lee Milbert, 93, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in her home. She was born on November 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Howard Hall and Francis (Hardwick)  Waslis. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry, enjoyed gardening, baseball, volunteering at...

Feb 9, 2024

W. Roanld Daubenmeyer, 83 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Rolling Hills Nursing Home Bridgeport.

He was born October 1, 1940, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Wayne E. and Margaret I. "Peg" Burrall Daubenmeyer.

Ron is preceded in death by his sister Linda Hyzer.

Feb 9, 2024

Edwin Clarence Mattern Jr., 93, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, in Park Health. He was born on June 28, 1930, in Bridgeport, a son of the late Edwin C. and Angela (O'Leary) Mattern Sr. Edwin retired after many years of service from Ogden News Papers, served his country in the U.S....

Feb 7, 2024

Kenneth Kitlak, 81, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on February 7, 2024.  He was born on August 21, 1942 to the late William and Mary Kitlak.

Ken was a coal miner and also worked for the village water department.   He liked collecting antique items like guns, fiddles, and violins.  He enjoyed being with his friends and especially...

Feb 7, 2024

Roberta "Berta" Riley Chadwell, 83, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  She was born July 4, 1940 in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (Goodrich) Riley

Roberta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a member of the former Chapter #24 Order of Eastern Star, Beallsville and had been...

Feb 7, 2024

Gary H. Craig, 79, of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born November 29, 1944, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Henry M. and Mary Ann (Sonk) Craig.

He was a retired Railroad Conductor for Norfolk & Southern Railroad...

Feb 7, 2024

James W. Caldwell, 89 of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born October 6, 1934, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late James W. "Bill" and Genevieve E. (Holbrook) Caldwell.

Jim was retired from Swisher International of Wheeling, a member of the...