Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Edwin "Ed" William Laipple Jr. (76), of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Ed was born to Edwin and Mary (Neidert) Laipple, on March 7, 1947, Wheeling, WV. He was a 1965 graduate of Bridgeport High School where he was inducted onto the Wall of Fame for his 1963 Basketball Team Manager dedication. After...

Jul 15, 2023

Nancy Ann Whitacre Shaffer, age 80 passed away July 15, 2023, at her home in Spring Hill, Fl.  She was born June 4, 1943, to the late Stanley and Zelda (Bordner) Whitacre.  Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Richard (Dick) Whitacres; sisters in law, Joan Whitacre and Janet Whitacre; niece, Jan Lee Bibee; nephew, Theodore (Teddy) Whitacre...

Jul 15, 2023

Celebrating the life of Arthur A. Panepucci. Arthur passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home under the care of Valley Hospice and his loving Family. He was born on October 6, 1920, in Paganica, Italy a son of the late Ada (Ciamti) and Dominick Panepucci. He graduated from Dillonvale High School in 1938 and also was...

Jul 14, 2023

Ray Williamson, 89, passed away peacefully in the home that he loved on beautiful Wilson Lake near Beallsville, on Friday, July 14, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1933 in Lorain, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Florence Septarie Williamson.

Ray was a proud US Army Veteran having served his country during the Korean War...

Jul 10, 2023

Henry Joseph Lauroit, Jr. 88 of Rio Vista, CA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Vacaville Convalescent Rehab Center.  He was born Feb 4, 1935, the son of the  late Henry Joseph, Sr., and Beatrice Lauroit.

He was a retired baker a member of the American Legion and a veteran of the United...

Jul 9, 2023

Nelda Lou Lasure, 89 of Bellaire passed away peacefully, Monday, July 10, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born July 30, 1933, in Bellaire, the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva A. (Hobbs) Butler.

Nelda retired from the Sears & Roebuck Company, and was a bookkeeper for the Butler Painting...

Jul 9, 2023

Lester A. Hughes, 76 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence.  He was born November 6, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Lester and Josephine Hughes.

Lester was a retired Coal Miner and Insurance Underwriter, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry, the former VFW...

Jul 9, 2023

Earnest Albert Bluthardt, 86, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Sienna Hills Nursing Home.  He was born on September 19, 1936, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Carl Albert and Martha (Winzenreid) Bluthardt.  Ernest was Christian by faith, served his country in the U.S. Army in South Korea, was employed as an auto mechanic...

Jun 30, 2023

Marie Elizabeth (Freund) Zani left this earthly life on June 30, 2023. She had used her heart to love so much, it finally gave out. Marie was 81, eight decades of memories and sunsets, living life to the fullest. It seems like so many, 81 years, yet it's hardly enough. Is it ever? Marie was born on Aug. 20,...

Jun 30, 2023

Roger Ernest Levi, 75, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 6, 1947, a son of the late Roger and Elizabeth (Bazan) Levi Sr.  Roger was Catholic by faith and served his country in the U.S. Army.  He received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University, and a...

Jun 30, 2023

Michael Chris LaMotte, 72, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, in Franklin Medical Center.  He was born on May 8, 1951, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Andrew and Patricia (Hammer) LaMotte.  Mike was a special educator with the Bridgeport School System, coached wrestling and softball, and was an umpire.  Mike also worked as a...

Jun 29, 2023

Martha Jean Shutler 94, of Ravenna formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 5, 1928, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Perry B. and Mabel Grace (Scammel) Conway.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry, a graduate of Bridgeport...

Jun 27, 2023

Betty Jane Hartline Snider 97, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday June 27, 2023, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1926, in Shadyside, a daughter of the late Dorsey Hiram and Naomi Hess (Goodwin) Hartline.

Betty retired from Holly Memorial Gardens in 1991 as secretary and bookkeeper,...

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Jane Starkey Piatt, 81, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully in the home that she loved on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was born December 31, 1941 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the only daughter of the late Raymond and Charlotte Wise Starkey.

On July 2, 1982 she married her true love, Donald "Doc" Piatt, to whom...

Jun 26, 2023

James Cletus Christman, 94, of Barnesville passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2023.  He was born on October 10, 1928, a son to the late Harry and Golda (Slack) Christman.

James was a US Army Veteran.  He was a business owner and enjoyed working with his wife at Christman Heating and Plumbing, Jim's Station...

Jun 26, 2023

Mildred "Babe" Swallie, 82, of Barnesville passed away on June 26, 2023 at Emerald Pointe.  She was born on February 18, 1941, a daughter to the late Charles and Edith (Patrick) Doty.

Babe was a homemaker with a perfect green thumb; her favorite flower was the Orchid.  She enjoyed watching QVC and spending time with her children...

Jun 24, 2023

Ray Ault, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away in his home on June 24, 2023.  He was born on March 25, 1944, a son of the late Clinton and Georgia (Reeves) Ault.

Ray was a coal miner and a mechanic.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Westerns, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family, especially his...

Jun 22, 2023

Joan L. (Yaskovic) Schultz, 83 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.  She was born April 18, 1940, in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Toth) Yaskovic.

Joan worked at the Ross Department Store and retired from Water Gate Market in Emeryville, CA, she...

Jun 22, 2023

Larry Walter Peltz, 82, of Mt. Pleasant Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in St. Clairsville, OH.

He was born in Wheeling, WV on October 6, 1940, to Walter ("Lightning") and Cora (Livingston) Peltz.

Larry grew up in Adena, OH and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958. While in high...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert E. (Bob) Friend 87, of Wheeling, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Thursday June 22, 2023, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, a son of the late William W. and Elizabeth (Miller) Friend. He was born April 30, 1936, in Bridgeport.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Martins Ferry and a security...