Obituaries

Jun 11, 2024

Walter Joseph Edward Jancura Sr., 91, of Smithfield, Ohio, has joined his wife, Georgianna, as he entered his eternal home on June 11, 2024.

Wally was born on the family farm in Smithfield on June 10,1933, a son of the late Joseph and Rose Jancura Sr.

In addition to his wife and his parents, he...

Jun 10, 2024

G. Lorene Allar, 88, of Bethesda Ohio, passed away, Monday, June 10, 2024, at Belmont Manor. She was born on March 19th, 1936, the daughter of the late Oliver Allar and Grace Mcendree.

Lorene was a fascinating and loving woman. She enjoyed bird watching as a member of the National Audubon society, she loved animals, supported the...

Jun 10, 2024

Dwayne Randel Carrocci Jr., 36, of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in his home. He was born on July 13, 1987, in Pittsburgh, a son of Frankie (Shorter) Rector and the late Dwayne R. Carrocci Sr. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Junction, and the Pine Valley Sportsman Club. Dwayne enjoyed on-line gaming,...

Jun 6, 2024

Jordan Michael Strama, 61 of Steubenville formerly of Martins Ferry passed away suddenly Thursday, June 6, 2024, at WVU Medicine – Reynolds Hospital, Glendale, WV.  He was born on September 14, 1962, the son of the late William R. Strama and Sally A. (Hughes) Strama Ellis.

He was retired from the Ogden Newspaper Company in Wheeling, WV.,...

Jun 6, 2024

Marcie Ronevich, born on May 2, 1961, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away on June 6, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

Marcie is survived by her devoted daughter, Tausha Ronevich (Bradley) Johnson, her dedicated brother Jeff Ronevich and sister-in-law Patty Ronevich, and her three cherished granddaughters, Vivienne, Emilia, and Maren Johnson. She...

Jun 2, 2024

Ronald Allen Baker Sr., 64, of Lansing, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on October 12, 1959, a son of the late John and Jacqueline (Wilson) Baker. Ron attended church at The Church of Christ, St. Clairsville, he was a retired from the US Post Office in Wheeling, served his country...

Jun 1, 2024

Alma Ruth Pittman, 89, of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio  passed away, Saturday, June 1, 2024 while a patient in JAG Healthcare of Burbank. She was born December 11, 1934 in Rittman, a daughter of the late Russell High and Ruth Gallagher High Striker.

Alma was a devoted, hard-working wife and mother. She enjoyed listening to...

May 31, 2024

William "Bill" Perkins, 106 years of age and lifelong resident of Belmont County, passed away Friday May 31, 2024. He had been a resident of Astoria Place of Barnesville since February, 2015. He was born November 25, 1917 near Centerville, Ohio to the late Walter Perkins and Etta Mae (Groves) Perkins.

Bill was a farmer all of...

May 31, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Scholz, 68, of Rayland, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late John and Genevieve (Springborn) Scholz. Charlie was a devoted father who took pride in taking care of his family until his very last day....

May 31, 2024

Sharon Kay Dunfee, 70, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on April 21, 1954 in New York City, a daughter to the late Walter and Olive (Cox) Hall.

Sharon was a homemaker.  She enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the birds.  She liked reading Danielle Steel...

May 27, 2024

Howard A. Brown, 77, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born July 3, 1946 in West Virginia, a son of the late Alan and Donna Jean McKinney Brown.

Howard was a retired employee of the former North American Coal #6 Mine near Beallsville and a...

May 26, 2024

David Christopher Swann, 50 of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born March 29, 1974, in Lansing Michigan the son of Velma Swann.

David was a transportation specialist working for I.C. Cab Company of Wheeling, Christian by faith a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, a member of the N.O.A.A....

May 26, 2024

William Ray Polen, 74, of Dillonvale, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1950, in Steubenville, a son of the late Ernest and Lottie "Judy" (Bonar) Polen. Bill retired from Weirton Steel; was an avid baseball fan; and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.

He is survived by...

May 25, 2024

Mary Julia Holzopfel, 53 of Rayland passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 25, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late John William Egri and Delores Egri-Banyas.  She was born on April 8, 1971, in Martins Ferry.

Julia was a receptionist at the Skin Reflections Medical Spa and was a member of St. Frances...

May 24, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Thomas Louis Collette, Sr. 81 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport.  He was born April 8, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Bert and Louise (Asairo) Collette.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel – Martins Ferry Plant as a truck driver,...

May 22, 2024

Hillis Jenewein, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio, and a life-long resident of the community of New Castle in Belmont County, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in the Arbors at Woodsfield. He was born June 9, 1938 on the family farm, a son of the late Vernon Jenewein and Norma Morris Jenewein Hagan.

Hillis was a retired employee...

May 21, 2024

Etta Jo Wells Burkhart, 57, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the home that she loved surrounded by family.  She was born December 9, 1966 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rollie and Florence Christman Wells.

Etta was happiest simply spending time with family. Watching her hummingbirds that visited...

May 17, 2024

William "Bill" Zamski, 85, of Dillonvale passed away suddenly on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1939, in Long Run, Ohio and was the son of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Miller) Zamski. Bill worked in the coal mining industry for over 38 years and was the General Mine Foreman for Consolidation Coal Company at...

May 17, 2024

Delores Ann Banal, 82, of Smithfield, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1941, a daughter of the late, Manuel and Anna (Wilczynski) Espasandin Sr. Delores was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church and retired from JCPenney after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking, baking and loved all animals....

May 16, 2024

Frank Skoda Jr. 74 of Blaine passed away Thursday May 16, 2024, at his home. He was born June 30, 1049, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Frank Skoda Sr. and Ruby (Kominski) of FL.

Frank was a retired truck driver, a methodist by faith, and a Veteran in the US Army.

Frank...