Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Dennis Slingluff Boggs, 82 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care.  He was born December 28, 1940, in Baden, PA the son of the late Sanford E. and Margaret E. (Slingluff) Boggs.

He was retired from the Lance Cracker Company as a branch manager.  A member of...

Oct 7, 2023

Rose Chere Duerr, 76 of Follansbee, WV formerly of Wheeling passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at the Brightwood Center.  She was born May 23, 1947, the daughter late Catherine Duerr Gonzalez.

She was a retired Dog Groomer and had her own business in Brooklyn, NY until 2002.She was Episcopalian by faith.

Left to...

Oct 4, 2023

Milton Edward "Biz" Bisbocci, 79 recently of Salem, Virginia (Formerly of Martins Ferry) passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Salem, Virginia.  Ed was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School, Class of 1963.  He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel (Yorkville plant) after 41 years.  He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968 and will...

Oct 3, 2023

Roberta Delrymple, 84, of Barnesville passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at the Astoria Place of Barnesville.  She was born on July 3, 1939 to the late John and Beatrice (White) Jacobs.

Roberta was a homemaker who liked to travel.  She was a gentle Christian woman who attended the Church of Christ.  She enjoyed gardening, word...

Oct 3, 2023

Michael T. Kryah, Jr, 87 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at UPMC-Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on October 9, 1935, the son of the late Michael T. Sr. and Alma Eisenhauer Kryah in Wheeling, WV.

He was a graduate of Central Grade School, Wheeling...

Oct 3, 2023

Mark Allan Reasbeck, 69 of Martins Ferry formerly of Brookside passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  He was born February 8, 1954 in Martins Ferry, Ohio the son of the late William and Margaret (Beznoska) Reasbeck.

Mark was a graduate of St. John Central...

Oct 3, 2023

Tabitha N. (Timko) Bradac, 45 of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born September 22, 1978, in Bellaire, Ohio the daughter of Colleen (Grelles) Durant and the late Joseph Timko.

Tabitha was an Insurance Benefit Coordinator, and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was a loving, devoted,...

Oct 3, 2023

Michael Richard Ronevich, 81, of Rayland, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Wheeling on February 14, 1942, a son of the late Alex and Bessie (Chimelovsky) Ronevich.  Mike was Methodist by faith, served his country in the United States Marine Corps, retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel.  He enjoyed Hunting and gardening and...

Oct 2, 2023

Ruth Marie Milhoan, 90, of Belmont, Ohio, peacefully passed away at Liza's Place on October 2, 2023.  She was born on the farm on October 20, 1932 to the late Gladys Watson.

Ruth was a devout Catholic homemaker and farmer of cattle.  She was a talented woman who showed loving kindness to everyone.  Her homemade jellies and...

Oct 1, 2023

John R. Deller, 88 of Martins Ferry passed away October 1, 2023, at East Regional Hospital Long Term Care.  He was born, August 29, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of the late John H. and Margaret A. (Gumbar) Deller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Deller.

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Sep 29, 2023

Mark Alan Mellott, 51, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away at his home on September 29,2023.  He was born on March 16, 1972 to Betty Jo (Couture) Mellott and the late Herman Mellott.

Mark was an Intermediate EMT, served in the Airforce, and attended the Police Academy.  He was a fire-fighter who traveled with a team to put...

Sep 28, 2023

After a courageous 4-year battle with Ovarian Cancer, Dawn Marie Bero (Ryan) was released from her pain, regained her freedom, and died September 28, 2023, at home, with her loved ones at her side. At her request, no services will be held. She was born July 6, 1957, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Carl E. Ryan...

Sep 27, 2023

David L. Call, 65, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born December 29, 1957, in Wheeling, the son of Carolyn (Thomas) Call and the late Richard H. Call.

David was retired from the Water Department as Superintendent for the Village of Mt. Pleasant, a Presbyterian by faith, he...

Sep 24, 2023

Lawrence V. "Larry" Hunkler, 92 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born in Barnesville, the son of the late Dorie and Ann (Fitzgerald) Hunkler.

Larry was Catholic by faith, retired from Nickle's Bakery, and the former Wonder Bakery of Wheeling, a veteran of the US Army...

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...