Obituaries

Sep 24, 2023

Bernadine (Bernie) Burk 74, of Delaware, Ohio died September 24, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dublin, Ohio. She was born November 18, 1948, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to the late Sheldon C. Green and Hazel Green Congalton.

Bernie was an employee of the former Imperial Glass Corporation where she was secretary to the Director of...

Sep 24, 2023

Surrounded by her children, Patricia Smith Link, 90, passed away on September 24, 2023, rejoining the love of her life, her late husband Chuck. She was born on November 21,1932 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Leo and Mary (Campbell) Smith. Patricia was the beloved mother of 7 children, grandmother of 24 and great-grandmother of 8.  In addition to her...

Sep 23, 2023

John Mason Heilmeier Jr. October 5, 1952 - September 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Mason

Heilmeier Jr., who peacefully departed this world surrounded by his family

on September 23, 2023, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born on October

5, 1952, to...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara (Jean Reline Hughes) Lewis left us on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Although our hearts are full of sadness, our eyes filled with tears, and our minds struggling to stay afloat, she left us with joy-filled spirits, laughter-filled memories, and never-ending gratitude for the 96 years she gifted us with her loving presence. In her own words, "I wish...

Sep 18, 2023

Eleanor JoAnn (Raber) Crook, 88, of Flushing, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her home.  She was born in Metz, WV on August 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Arley and Doris (Wilson) Raber.  Eleanor was Methodist by faith and enjoyed baking, camping and spending time with her family and friends.  She was also an avid Pittsburgh...

Sep 12, 2023

Ronnie Joseph Stargen, 64 of Bridgeport, formerly of Martins Ferry,  passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  He was born January 8, 1959, the son of the late Josephine Stargen.

Ronnie furthered his education by attending culinary school and Barber college, he retired from working at the Youngs Cafeteria in Moundsville.  He was a...

Sep 11, 2023

Connie Jean Stephens, 64, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away in Wheeling Hospital, Monday, September 11, 2023.  She was born October 5, 1958 in Barnesville, Ohio, one of three daughters of the late Hubert "Gene" and Wanda Kemp Wheeler.

Connie was a retired employee of the former ORMET Rolling Mill near Hannibal, Ohio.  She had also worked for...

Sep 10, 2023

Marlene (Marsh) Snyder, 80 of Yorkville formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.

She was born September 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Fred and Salley (Plum) Marsh.  Marlene was a Christian by faith, a homemaker, and a proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School.  After graduation she...

Sep 10, 2023

John J. "Jash" Gerevics, 73, of Blaine, OH, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Valley Hospice, Liza's Place.  He was born on September 25, 1949, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late John and Mary (Pollock) Gerevics.  John was a former employee of Clevite in Lansing and Altivity Packaging in Wellsburg, WV.  He was a member of...

Sep 8, 2023

Carlos Ray Mellott, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born October 8, 1937 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a son of the late Roscoe Merle and Alma Reed Mellott.

Carlos was a retired employee of the former CONALCO Plant in Hannibal, Ohio, part owner of...

Sep 8, 2023

Gayle L. (Gossett) Murphy, 68, of Flushing departed this life on Friday September 8, 2023 in Wheeling, WV.

Gayle was born on April 3, 1955 in Mt. Gilead, OH to the late Donald A. and Evelyn (Conley) Gossett. Gayle was preceded in death by her loving parents Evelyn Gossett who passed away in 1972 and Donald Gossett...

Sep 7, 2023

Maxine Rose Brado "Pat", 97, of Barnesville passed away at Astoria Place on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  She was born on March 27, 1926 in Belmont to the late Martha Gilham.

Pat was a homemaker with a sassy personality that everyone loved.  "Krazy Granny," as her beloved grandchildren called her, was a Rosie the Riveter.  She enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2023

David A. Wilson, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Barnesville Hospital, the same hospital in which he was born on July 31, 1946 to Charles "Dutch" and Alice Moore Wilson who resided in Jerusalem, Ohio.  David had been a resident of the Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville for over 25 years.

A...

Sep 4, 2023

Karen Ann (Riley) Reynolds, 79, of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on November 18, 1943, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late John M. and Evelyn (Mozingo) Riley.  Karen started her work career with Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, then she worked in sales for WOMP FM, retired from Bob's...

Sep 3, 2023

Charles G.(Chip) Beaver, 73 of Bridgeport formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born September 17, 1949, the son of the late Norris and Lois (Jackson) Beaver in Cheyenne Wyoming.

Charles was a retired Porter and a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry.

In addition to his...

Sep 2, 2023

Patricia R. (Meddings) Truax, 94 of Lordstown, Ohio formerly of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  She was born August 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Lee V. and Carolyn (Vanek) Meddings in Shadyside, Ohio.

Patricia was a retired Register Nurse at the former Martins Ferry Hospital, and a Presbyterian by faith. ...

Sep 1, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Ronald George Holzopfel, 90 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Liza's Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1933, the son of the late Frank M. and Theresa Immacolata "Molly" Nardone Holzopfel in Tiltonsville, Ohio.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation in the...

Aug 31, 2023

Judith "Judy" Jean (Mours) Mitchell, 83, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on November 18, 1939, in the home of her late parents, Joseph and Martha (Roseman) Mours.  She was an LPN for 26 years, collected coins, loved flower and vegetable gardening, dancing, and singing Patsy Cline songs.

Judy...

Aug 29, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Mary Ann Kinnan 84, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday August 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born December 20, 1938, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Stemkowski) Obloy.

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

Aug 28, 2023

Edward John "Pap Pap" Ulczynski, 87, of Dillovale, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling.  He was born on April 18, 1936, in Dillonvale, a son of the late Edward "Smiles" and Stella (Makuch) Ulczynski.

Ed loved spending time with his family, traveling, especially to Colorado, and frequently visiting all the businesses...