Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Leroy A. Houser Jr., 67, a well-respected tradesman and longtime resident of Beallsville, died suddenly on November 16, 2023. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on October 7, 1956 to Leroy Sr. and the late Irene Houser.

Leroy is survived immediately by his son, Zachary, as well as an extended family across the country.

As...

Nov 15, 2023

Lynn Ann Arritt, 63, of Saint Clairsville, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV. She was born October 14, 1960, daughter of the late John and Juanita (Duda) Jaskierny of Dillonvale, Ohio.

Lynn was a member of the Martins Ferry Yacht Club; where she served as treasurer for over 14 years, Martins...

Nov 13, 2023

Ila Nagy, 90, of Lansing, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on July 23, 1933, in Sardis, OH, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lula (Stine) Tubaugh.  Ila was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Catholic Women's Club, volunteered at the Bridgeport Food Pantry.  She also was an avid walker,...

Nov 12, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Jack A. Paulsen 86, of Martins Ferry passed away November 12, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born May 17, 1937, in Wheeling, a son of the late Christian and Mary (Gemensky) Paulsen.

He graduated from Wheeling Central High School, class of 1955 where he was in the band. He retired from...

Nov 11, 2023

Jerry Long, 56, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1967 in Fletcher, NC, to the late James and Margaret (Crisp) Long.

Jerry was a happy, jolly, jokester that could lighten the mood anywhere he went.   He enjoyed fishing and watching birds and wildlife; he was especially...

Nov 10, 2023

Robin Lynn Kinney 67, of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday November 10, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born June 23, 1956, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Donald R. and Evelyn J. (Moore) Bauknecht.

She was a housewife and a Catholic by faith. Robin loved her two dogs.

Nov 9, 2023

Marvin Dale McCort passed away peacefully at his home in Barnesville on November 9, 2023.  He was born on May 7, 1943, a son to the late Raymond and Majorie (Lucas) McCort.

Marvin was a coal miner for over 43 years. He was a wonderful mechanic and an Army veteran (81st Airborne).  He enjoyed growing flowers, watching...

Nov 8, 2023

David "Dave" Nippert, 75, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in the home that he loved surrounded by family and close friends.  He was born October 20, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Lola Mae Wingrove VanDyne and the late Donald Frank Nippert.

A US Army Veteran, Dave was a man of many...

Nov 8, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Kendel, 91, of Clarington, Ohio formerly of Manchester, Ohio died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Arbors of Woodsfield.  She was born April 1, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul Anderson and Juanita Smith.

Dee was a Medical Transcriptionist at St. Thomas Hospital and a member of the American Legion Post 768. ...

Nov 7, 2023

Krinke, Robert H.

Robert Krinke, 90, went to meet his Savior and Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio.

Mr. Krinke was born on August 11, 1933, to John and Mable Krinke of Mt. Pleasant. Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. It was during that...

Nov 6, 2023

Sherry (Ciechomski) Sawchuk, 78 of Mount Pleasant, Ohio passed away on Monday November 6, 2023. She was born January 27, 1945, to the late Henry J and Elsie June (Pazzelli) Ciechomski.

Sherry graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, where she was the head majorette, and OVMC School of Radiology. She worked as a radiology technician from 1976-1990....

Nov 5, 2023

Catherine Marie Skedel, 64 of Dillonvale passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born November 13, 1958, the daughter of the late Martin and Barbara (Angel) Skedel.

Cathy was a former employee of the Valley Hospice.  She was a member of St. Adalberts Catholic Church in Dillonvale and the Lions Club of Mt....

Nov 4, 2023

Melissa Deane Martin 57, of Steubenville formerly of Marietta, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023, at Arbors of Marietta Nursing Home, Marietta, she was born September 15, 1966, in Marietta, a daughter of the late Francis and Joyce (Branham) Lee.

Melissa enjoyed coloring and reading.

Melissa is survived by her daughter Samantha Straight, and a...

Nov 4, 2023

Joann Louise (Sustersic) Volan, 82, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Amherst Manor, Amherst, OH. She was born in Bellaire on October 15, 1941, a daughter of the late Louis and Joanne (Kozel) Sustersic. Joann was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, retired after 35 years of service as a Registered Nurse from...

Nov 1, 2023

Terry G. Hickman, 77, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:10am surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Seroba C. (Tomlinson) Hickman and their sons. He was born December 17, 1945 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Doyle Gene and Edith Mae (Fankhauser) Hickman.

Oct 29, 2023

Nancy Jean (Lucas) Porter, 77, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home in St. Clairsville on October 29, 2023.  She was born on July 31, 1946 to Janet (Mead) Powell and the late Robert Powell.

"Babe" was the perfect homemaker.  Her favorite activities were cooking, baking, and caring for her family.  Everything was homemade, including...

Oct 27, 2023

Elaine Yesenczki, 65, of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2023, at WVU Medicine – Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 29, 1958, the daughter of the late Louis "Tubby" and Pauline (Kubeck) Yesenczki.

She was catholic and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. She worked at the former Selby & Reed...

Oct 27, 2023

Daniel Clark Scott, 60, of Belmont, Ohio passed away suddenly on October 27, 2023.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 6, 1963 to the late Paul and Marlene (Gates) Scott.

Dan the Man was a hard-working, dependable friend that everyone loved.  He worked in construction and heating and cooling.  He was a Jack of...

Oct 23, 2023

Erin Ashlee Gray, 41, of Bethesda, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, in Washington, PA. She was born on May 25, 1982, in Wheeling, a daughter of Tracey (Mitch) Taylor and Mark (Karen) Gray. Erin loved dogs, cats, drawing, crocheting, the Pittsburgh Penguins and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her parents;...

Oct 13, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie (Dwyer) Matesic, 79, of Martins Ferry died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her children. She was born May 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard "Dick" Matesic, parents Jim & Isabel (Hicks) Dwyer, brothers Pat and Jack Dwyer.

Kathy was a devoted...