Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

John Schilling Jr. 90, of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023, at Shadyside Health Care Center. He was born April 11, 1933, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Lander) Schilling.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church Martins Ferry, a retired custodian for...

Dec 12, 2023

Dotty Ann Baker 65 of Bridgeport, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at WVU Medicine – Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 13, 1958, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Dortha V. Baker.

Dotty was a member of I.A.T.S.E #63, working in the entertainment industry as a stagehand/technician.  She was...

Dec 12, 2023

Vicki Sue Cain Hoop passed away peacefully at her home in Somerton, Ohio surrounded by loved ones on December 12, 2023.  She was born on May 1, 1951 in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Cain and Joan House Cain Lucas.

Vicki was a 1969 graduate of Union Local High School. She was employed at...

Dec 11, 2023

Edna Mae Davis (Aunt Nook), 92 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully surrounded by Kim and Heather, Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at Belmont Manor. She was born August 5, 1931, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Edward and Clara (Eden) Davis.

Edna was Christian by faith, a proud graduate of the Martins Ferry High...

Dec 8, 2023

Patricia Anne Corder passed away peacefully at her home on December 8, 2023.  She was born on March 4, 1939 to the late Patty and Mary (Pastva) Palumbo.

Patricia was a happy homemaker and a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.  She loved being with her family and friends.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, and reading books. ...

Dec 7, 2023

Terry Allen Koran, 63 of Dillonvale passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving fiancé and friends. He was born April 23, 1960, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Andy and Leona Koran Sr.

Terry was an Auto Mechanic, loved hunting and fishing and the great outdoors.

In addition to his...

Dec 5, 2023

Edna Ruth Milligan, 88, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away on December 5, 2023.  She was born in Henrysburg, Ohio on June 20, 1935 to the late Dorothy Leanna Tracy and Cline Virgil Bean.

Aunt Sis was a homemaker.  She loved spending time with family and friends.  She was an early bird who enjoyed reading books.  She drank...

Dec 3, 2023

Joshua Brandon-Tyler Dudzik, 29 of Adena passed away suddenly Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence.  He was born January 26, 1994, the son of the late Edward and Ronda (McAngues) Dudzik.

He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, and was employed as a Mill...

Dec 2, 2023

Jane Marie, "Janie" Boles, 53, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023 while a patient in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia.  Born August 21, 1970 in Barnesville Hospital, Janie was a daughter of the late Walter "Tater" and Shelvie Mellott Boles.

Janie will be remembered for her infectious smile, her love of sports, and...

Dec 2, 2023

Joseph J. Malarski, Jr. 75 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his residence.  He was born November 2, 1948, in Cincinnati the son of the late Joseph J. and Delores (Miller) Malarski.

Joe retired from Whiteside's of St. Clairsville and Robinson Dealership of Wheeling.  He was a former member of St. Alphonsus Catholic...

Dec 1, 2023

James Walter MacNealy, Sr. of Bethesda passed away on December 1, 2023.  He was born in Newark, Ohio to the late Walter and Gladys MacNealy.

James retired from trucking.  He loved country music and dancing.  He enjoyed cutting firewood, keeping his yard nice, and camping.  James was a kind man who loved spending time with family and...

Dec 1, 2023

John Thomas "Skinny" Hranko, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 01, 2023 in the Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, Ohio. He was born August 12, 1934 in Powhatan Point, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Holley Hranko. John was a proud US Navy Veteran, and a retired employee of the former...

Nov 30, 2023

Lee Allen Price, 56, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home near Alledonia, Ohio.  He was born March 1, 1967 in Barberton, Ohio, a son of the late Lloyd Holcomb and Sandra Morris.

Lee was a proud US Army Veteran and a former employee of KFC.   He was an avid hunter, but his greatest joy...

Nov 29, 2023

Edwin George Wells, 84, of Piney Fork passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Valley Hospice. He was born December 2, 1938, the son of the late Edwin B. and Helen (Stock) Wells.

Ed was married to his devoted and loving wife, Nancy (Pastre) Wells of 61 years.

Ed...

Nov 28, 2023

Christine Sligar 74, of Brookside passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023, at her home. She was born May 6th, 1949, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Jeff and Bonnie (Graham) Beals.

She was retired from Marhefka Auto Sales, a Methodist by faith, and a member of Humane Society.

In addition to her parents,...

Nov 28, 2023

Malvern Gene Campbell, 81, of Bethesda passed away on November 28, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1942 on Sandy Ridge in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Walter B. and Grace Isabelle (Edie) Campbell.

Malvern served in the US Marine Corps.  He worked in Construction, at three coal mines, and with Goshen Twp. Highway maintenance.  Malvern...

Nov 27, 2023

Teresa (Baker) McBride, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on November 27, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1959 to Virginia (Mayberry) Baker and the late James Baker.

Teresa was a dietary aid and a mom.  She enjoyed crafting with beads and playing bingo with friends.  She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....

Nov 27, 2023

Bert M. Collette Jr., 83 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rolling Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born December 26, 1939, the son of the late Bert and Louis (Assaro) Collette, Sr.

He retired from Marsh Stogies of Wheeling and Ohio Ferro Alloy; he was catholic by faith; he loved to hunt...

Nov 26, 2023

Edward Joseph Sambuco, Jr. 85 of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Sienna Hills Nursing Center.  He was born November 19, 1938, the son of the late Edward J. and Julia (Szabo) Sambuco.

Ed retired from the Y & O Mining as a superintendent and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation.

In addition...

Nov 22, 2023

JoAnn Stiver, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on November 22, 2023.  She was born on October 5, 1937 to the late Howard and Clara (Daisher) Parrish.

JoAnn was a homemaker who loved being with her family.  She enjoyed making pies, reading novels, and feeding the birds.  She was a crossword expert and enjoyed playing Scrabble.