Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Thomas Thomas, Jr. 51 of New Athens, Ohio passed away suddenly Saturday, May 27, 2023, at UPMC in Pittsburgh.  He was born August 14, 1971, the son of the late Thomas Thomas, Sr., and late Helen (Covington) Sempkowski.

Tom was the head mechanic for Economy Auto Sales in Martins Ferry.  He loved riding his motorcycle and the...

May 27, 2023

Katie Ann Decker of Beallsville, Ohio blessed her family with 58 years of love and friendship here on earth. She passed away suddenly at her home Saturday, May 27th, 2023.  She was born October 27th, 1964 in Bellaire Hospital,  a  daughter of Lavella Hartley Decker and the late Harold Decker.

Katie was an exceptional person.  She was...

May 25, 2023

Barbara Ann McCardle, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on May 25, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 4, 1965, to Martha (Garbark) Schrimp and the late William Schrimp.

Barbara was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Warwood and loved reading her bible daily.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending...

May 25, 2023

Ian Thomas Burwell 43, of Wheeling passed away Thursday May 25, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born February 7, 1980, in Wheeling, a son of Mark Burwell of Tiltonsville and Sandra Morehead of Martins Ferry.

Ian was a former employee of Wheeling Racetrack and Casino, and an avid baseball fan.

In addition to his...

May 22, 2023

Dema C. "DeDe" Schambach 73 of Bridgeport passed away Monday May 22, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1949, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys (Baker) Schambach.

She was a retired Lab Analyst for Swisher International of Wheeling for 34 years, a member of the...

May 20, 2023

Linda Sue Criswell 68, of Barton passed away Saturday May 20, 2023, at Liza's Place Wheeling surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17, 1954, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late William and Edna L. (Hughes) Foster.

She was a former employee of Klean Sweep St. Clairsville, and Wilson Furniture Store Bridgeport. Linda...

May 18, 2023

Francis Dan McCardle Sr., 87 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was born October 4, 1935, the son of the late Frank D. and Esther (Amos) McCardle.

He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Martins Ferry Plant as a Truck Driver; after his retirement he enjoyed working as the train and trolley driver...

May 16, 2023

Richard Lee "Rich" Bunting of Beallsville, Ohio was 59 years young when he left this earth to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 while a patient in Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 27, 1964 in Belmont County, a son of the late Randall Bunting and Marcy Phillips Bunting Smith Pandy.

Rich was a 1982...

May 16, 2023

James A. Wesley, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away at his home on May 16, 2023.  He was born on October 8, 1948 to the late Leroy and Lila (Lenden) Wesley.

James gained a Purple Heart for serving our country in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and classic rock music.  He deeply loved his wife, brother Bob,...

May 15, 2023

Jerry Joe "J.J." Kniszek, 50, of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Country Club Retirement Center.  He was born on March 4, 1973, a son of the late Joseph Kniszek and Lois (Ippoliti) Kniszek.  J.J. was a member of the Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.

He is survived by his loving mother, Lois Kniszek;...

May 14, 2023

Cynthia Ann Laslo, 75 of St. Clairsville formerly of Shadyside passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born October 2, 1947, the only child of the late Lawrence D. and Matilda (Green) Kruslyak.

Cindy was a graduate of Ohio University receiving her BA in education. She retired from teaching in...

May 14, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Goble, 85, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 surrounded by his family at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 27, 1938 in Floyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late Beckham and Mindy Moore Goble.

Kenneth enjoyed living in...

May 12, 2023

JoAnne Kinsey, 70 of Dillonvale passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 17, 1952, the daughter of the late Leroy and Anne (Kucera) Humphrey.

She was a homemaker, a loving and devoted wife to her husband, and mother to her children.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving...

May 11, 2023

Genevieve Saffell, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away at her home on May 11, 2023.  She was born on November 15, 1928 to the late William J. Brown and Mabel (Wells) Brown.

Genevieve enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning, and Bingo.  She loved being with her family the most.

In addition to her parents, Gen was preceded...

May 10, 2023

James Eric Sabol, 72 of Scio, Ohio formerly of Mingo Junction passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital.  He was born September 28, 1950, in Steubenville, the son of the late James M. and Lillian (Munis) Sabol.

James was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company and the Harrison County Rural Transit Authority, Catholic by...

May 10, 2023

Cohen Pyles, 15, of Glendale, passed away  Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Liza's Place.  He was born on December 20, 2007, in Martins Ferry, a son of Haley Stidd.  He attended John Marshall High School, enjoyed playing with slime, collecting plushies, and loved all animals especially cats.

Cohen is survived by his loving mother, Haley Stidd and...

May 9, 2023

Charles Edward Tuttle Jr., 74, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on June 7, 1948, in Wheeling, the only child of the late Charles and Katherine (Shaffer) Tuttle Sr.  Chuck retired from Buckeye Exterminating, was Christian by faith, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penn State fan.  He loved...

May 8, 2023

Athena Ann Regas, 38 of Barnesville formerly of Martins Ferry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1984, the daughter of Ann (Reese) Regas and the late George Regas.

Athena was Greek-Orthodox by faith and was employed by Tomorrows Corner in St. Clairsville.

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May 8, 2023

Ivan Ray Martin, 54, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, in Country Club Retirement Center.  He was born on September 29, 1968, the son of Raymond and Shirley Martin and Brenda Hakr.  He was Christian by faith and loved his job as a truck driver.

Ivan is survived by his mother, Brenda Hakr; a...

May 6, 2023

Carol Sue Jenewein, 70, passed away at the Belmont Manor Nursing Home on May 6, 2023.  She was born on June 6, 1952 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Melvin W. and Hazel I. (Crum) Jenewein.

Carol retired from Belco Crafts as a Supervisor.  She loved making jewelry, doing word puzzles, drawing, and painting.  She enjoyed playing...