Obituaries

Jan 23, 2024

Joseph John Dubil, 68, of Blaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his children and granddaughters by his side at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

He was born August 27, 1955, to Edward and Helen (Butch) Dubil.  A graduate of St. John High School in Bellaire, Joe was a standout baseball player...

Jan 23, 2024

Dean Allen Benedetta, 63 of Bethesda, formerly of Bellaire passed Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on May 25, 1960, the son of the late Tony and Betty Kathryn (Goudy) Benedetta.

Dean was retired from The Kroger Company, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, a graduate of St. John Central...

Jan 21, 2024

Robbie "Keg" Bier, 51, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 near Lewisville, Ohio. He was born May 20, 1972 in Bellaire Hospital, the oldest son of Theodore "Bo" and Pam Baker Bier.

Robbie was an employee of Shalepro Energy Services and an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. In addition to his parents, left to cherish...

Jan 21, 2024

Donovan David Lehman, age 84, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2024. He was born in Orville Ohio, on April 28, 1939, the son of the late Orlin and Beulah (Horst) Lehman.

Don was an ambitious man who retired from remodeling homes.  He was a drummer in his high school band.  He was a detail-oriented...

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Allen "Bobby" Kubovicz 68, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday January 21, 2024, at his home. He was born January 8, 1956, in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Betty (Speidel) Kubovicz.

Bobby was the owner and operator of United Electric of Wheeling, and a member of the IBEW Local #141.

In addition...

Jan 17, 2024

Georgette Rosalia Holstein, 96, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Lansing, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1927, in Lansing, a daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Marshall) Halloy. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, retired after 42 years of...

Jan 16, 2024

Ernest William Bachie Jr., 71, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in his residence. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Ernest and Joan (Scheid) Bachie. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst, was employed by Lowes in St. Clairsville for many years and enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2024

Jess Franklin Pugh, Jr., 76 of Dillonvale passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling. He was born on August 19, 1947, in Martins Ferry, the son of Grace Irene Lambert and the late Jess Franklin Pugh, Sr.

He was a retired coal miner and electrician...

Jan 9, 2024

Sarah Marie (Sally) Smith, age 67, joined the angels and her beloved family in heaven on January 9, 2024.  Those she joined include her parents, Joseph G. and Beverly K. Smith, her sister, Mary Ann Hornbeck and her brother, Pete.

She is survived by her brother Mike and his wife Suzy, her sisters Marti and her husband...

Jan 9, 2024

Forrest Carroll, 33, of Lansing, Ohio Passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1990, in New Martinsville, WV. The son of Ora Jack Carroll and Debra Carroll.

Forrest was always described as being a memorable character but especially one who had " A Heart of Gold" and was truly...

Jan 7, 2024

George Roger Hoover, Sr. 77, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away in the home that he loved on Sunday, January 7, 2024. A son of the late Richard and Margaret Hudson Hoover, George was born November 4,1946 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.

He retired from Marquart, Inc. where he had worked for years as both a union carpenter...

Jan 4, 2024

John Doughty Obituary John "Edward" Doughty Artist and Miniature Wood Craftsman John "Edward" Doughty, Sr., 90, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 23, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Walter E. and Ann Doughty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jan 4, 2024

Marjorie E. (Walker) Patterson, 90 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Park Health Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville. She was born November 19, 1933, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Elza and Dorothy (Helt) Walker.

Marjorie was devoted to her family, being a wife, mother, grandmother,...

Jan 3, 2024

Thomas Michael Flowers, 29 of Tiltonsville formerly of Bridgeport passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Sadieville, Kentucky. He was born August 21, 1994, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of Thomas Flowers and Michele Dobranetski.

Thomas was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 2012, Catholic by faith a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Dec 29, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Rosalie C. Zavatsky 91, of Bridgeport passed away Friday December 29, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 20, 1932, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Perunko) Bakosh.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and a retired Registered Nurse at Bellaire Hospital.

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Dec 27, 2023

Mary E. Bugaj 51 of Barton passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023, at Liza's Place Wheeling surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 25, 1972, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Michael P. Burnik Jr. of San Angelo, TX and the late Bonnie L. (Foster) Burnik.

She was an employee of H.H.R.D. Belco Workshop, and...

Dec 25, 2023

Dorothy Ann Bennett 82, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1941, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Smrekar) Roth Sr. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; retired from P.B.G.C. and Picway Shoes. Dorothy enjoyed working puzzles, especially word searches.

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Dec 24, 2023

Thomas Lee Riffee, 78, passed away at home on December 24, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1945 to the late Elmer and Mildred (Carr) Riffee.

Tom was a kind, loving man who enjoyed spending his time at family gatherings.

Left to cherish his memory are his longtime girlfriend and partner, Angela McFadden and...

Dec 22, 2023

Danny E. Harris 71, of Bethesda passed away Friday December 22, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born June 14, 1952, in Wheeling, a son of the late Harold Harris.

He was a retired construction worker and a veteran in the US Army, in addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister Pam...

Dec 21, 2023

James Paul Dillon, 82, of Woodsfield, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1941, in Wheeling, the only son of the late John and Iva (Morris) Dillon. Jim retired from Nickles Bakery after many years of service and enjoyed model railroading and painting.

He is survived by his wife...