Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Emerald H." Jay" Delbrugge III, 50 of Martins Ferry, Ohio went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 31, 2024, while comforted by his family at Liza's place in Wheeling, WV.  He was born September 2, 1973, at Martins Ferry Hospital, the son of the late Emerald H. Delbrugge, Jr and late Cherly D. and David A. Horne, Sr. ...

Mar 27, 2024

David Lewis George, 75 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born October 27, 1948, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late William and Mary (Kowalski) George.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mark George.

David was a retired restaurateur and...

Mar 26, 2024

Tom Denney, 52 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.  He was born July 16, 1971, in Newark, Ohio, the son of Homer and Linda K. (Harmon) Denney.

Tom was a truck driver, member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by...

Mar 26, 2024

Obituary - Francis William Someroski

Francis William (Bill) Someroski, age 94, of Urbana, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 1929. He was raised on his family's farm in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. After high school, Bill was drafted...

Mar 20, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Steve Spears 85, of Dillonvale passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1939, in Dunglen, a son of the late Hank and Ida (Plechaty) Spears.

He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railway, and Job and Family Service, he was a veteran in the US...

Mar 18, 2024

In loving memory of Shirley A. Krajnyak whom passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 82. She would have turned 83 on April 3. Shirley was born on April 3, 1941 in Brookside, Ohio.

She enjoyed trips to the Amish Country, travel, and spending time with family and friends. Most importantly, she enjoyed sitting...

Mar 17, 2024

Robert Eugene Craig, 76, of St. Clairsville, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on July 22, 1947, in Columbiana a son of the late Cecil and Genevieve (Winsper) Craig. Bob was a retired landscaper and enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially watching the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, and Wheeling Nailers. He also...

Mar 17, 2024

Coral Adelaide (Draves) Bruney, 88 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Shadyside Care Center.  She was born February 23, 1936, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Hetrick) Draves.

Coral was an LPN, she retired from Park Health in St, Clairsville, she loved helping people, spending time...

Mar 17, 2024

Mary Agnes Matusik, 86 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Park Health Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 27, 1938, in Neffs, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Dovark) Pumpa.

Mary worked at the former Stone & Thomas Department Store, and was...

Mar 15, 2024

James A. "Spider" Dolak 65, of Barton passed away Friday March 15, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 29, 1957, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John J. and Gladys (Spoon) Dolak.

He was a retired employee of Tri-State Machine with 45 years of service, and a Catholic by faith, he also had...

Mar 13, 2024

Louis Martin III passed away suddenly after a heart attack in the Florida Keys on March 13, 2024, at the age of 78.

He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1945, was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, and attended Martins Ferry High School where he played football, competed in track, and sang in Glee...

Mar 11, 2024

Robert Joseph Pirozak, age 96, of Kirkwood Heights, Bridgeport, Ohio passed from this life on March 11, 2024, at WVU Morgantown Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was born on February 10, 1928, in Piney Fork, Ohio to parents Thomas J. Pirozak and Mary A. Bodish.

Bob grew up in Bridgeport, Ohio and graduated from Bridgeport...

Mar 11, 2024

Ruby Jean Murphy, 72 of Morristown formerly of Wheeling passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at the WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital.  She was born August 14, 1951, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Palazzo) Charlton.

Ruby was in the medical field working as a nursing assistant for many years.  She was a member...

Mar 11, 2024

Geraldine Belle Ehni Munn, 94 of Bridgeport passed away at her residence Monday, March 11, 2024, and is now with her Lord and the many loved ones she had to let go.  Geraldine died peacefully at her home with her loved ones close.  She was born January 29, 1930, in Maynard, the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel...

Mar 10, 2024

David Daniel Biggs, 51, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home. He was born May 26, 1972 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

David attended both Harmony Hill Baptist Church and East Sunsbury Baptist Church.  Known by many as a "jack-of-all-trades,"  David was a man of many talents and interests. Over the years he...

Mar 10, 2024

Norman Theodore (Ted) Ehni, 91 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital.  He was born December 13, 1932, in Brookside, the son of the late Herman and Audrey (Conner) Ehni.

Ted was retired from Warwood Armature, a member of the Trinity Lutheran  Church of Bridgeport, and  was a veteran of the United...

Mar 10, 2024

Kenneth Allison Bennett Jr., 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, in his residence. He was born on May 31, 1956, in Ridley Park, PA, a son of the late Kenneth A. Bennett Sr. and Margaret (Renshaw) Bennett. He was Catholic by faith, and retired from Kimberly Clark in Chester, PA, where he was a machine operator....

Mar 10, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Rusiecki, 93, of Dillonvale, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, in her residence. She was born on March 25, 1930, in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zonkoski) Faldoski. Helen was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. She enjoyed working outside, cooking, baking, family gathering, reunions, and traveling.

She is...

Mar 10, 2024

Pamela Jane Asbury 66, of Wintersville formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday March 10, 2024, at Trinity West Hospital. She was born November 3, 1957, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Theadore J. and Kathleen (McSwards) Bommer.

Pam was a housewife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Mar 7, 2024

William Edward Duncan, 67, of Rayland, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on August 26, 1956, in Steubenville, a son of the late Robert and Kathryn (Cutshaver) Duncan. Bill retired after many years of service from the Cardinal Plant, where he was a former Union President. He loved his...