Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Shirley L. Pittman, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed way peacefully Friday, April 14, 2023 in Emerald Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born August 4, 1937 in Mead Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bruce and Pearl Rothwell Crooks.

Shirley was a member of the former Mellott Ridge Church of Christ...

Apr 6, 2023

Ethel Ellen (Yost) Kloss, 82 of Bellaire formerly of Wheeling passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.  She was born on September 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Jacob and Betty (Lewis) Yost.

Ethel was an Artist, Antique Dealer and educator of Antique's.  She was a Christian...

Apr 5, 2023

John R. "Rick" Rybkoski 70 of Blaine passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at his home. He was born January 1, 1953, in Wheeling, a son of the late Adam and Rosemary (Kelly) Rybkoski.

He was a retired Maintenance Engineer for Ohio Valley Medical Center Wheeling. And a Catholic by faith.

Rick is survived by...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas M. Pritchett, 65 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, on Monday, April3, 2023, at the Sienna Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Adena, OH.  He was born on March 17, 1958, the son of Marjorie E. (Walker) Patterson and the late Bernard E. Pritchett.

Tom was retired from the CONSOL Coal...

Apr 3, 2023

Melvin L. Roth Sr., 76 of North Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1946, the son of the late Fritz and Margaret Roth.

Mel was retired from the American Electric Power Company and the Dutch Henry Bar in Martins Ferry.  He...

Mar 30, 2023

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bachie-Lodi 76 of Barton passed away Thursday March 30, 2023, at Ohio State Medical Center Columbus surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Johanna (Bassa) Bachie.

She was retired from Hanes Corporation, and a Catholic by Faith. Sandy loved cooking...

Mar 27, 2023

Ronald G. Lane, 84, of Piedmont, Ohio passed away March 27, 2023.  He was born on May 6, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Samuel G. Lane and Mary E. (Burdette) Lane.

Ronald worked for East Ohio Gas Co. and Morton Salt Co. in the 50s and 60s.  He then retired after working mostly as a...

Mar 26, 2023

Frank Holley, 89, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2023.  He was born on January 3, 1934 to the late James and Edna (Jarrell) Holley.

Frank was a retired Foreman at the former Ohio Valley Coal Corporation mine near Beallsville.  He was a member of the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club, and a man of...

Mar 26, 2023

Doris M. Gazzola, 84 of Dillonvale passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her residence.  She was born April 29, 1938, the daughter of the late Martin and Susan (Bendik) Kinyo.

She was a homemaker, a member of St Adalbert Catholic Church of Dillonvale, American Legion Auxiliary,  Dillonvale – Mt. Pleasant Lions Club and graduate of Smithfield...

Mar 26, 2023

Kathy Sue McDaniel, 70, of Bridgeport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1953 in Wheeling.  She was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Sylvia (Dietrich) McDaniel.  Kathy was a Born Again Christian, and enjoyed crafts, animals, music and reading.

She is survived by...

Mar 25, 2023

Herbert Lewis Barritt, 96, passed away peacefully at home in Grove City, OH on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was born on March 10, 1927, to the late Estella (Chambers) Barritt and Chester Barritt of West Wheeling, Ohio.

Herb was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Martin) Barritt, and son Richard Barritt.  He is survived by...

Mar 23, 2023

John J. Callarik wore many hats in his lifetime.  U.S. Army and coal mine helmets.  Ones emblazoned with the logos of his many small businesses.  Black and blue sports caps of his beloved Bridgeport High School where he served as on the school board for fourteen years.   He was often seen wearing political hats for candidates that he supported...

Mar 22, 2023

H. "Alan" Jackson, 76 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, March 22, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born December 7, 1946, the son of the late Herman and Mary (Kerpita) Jackson.

He was catholic by faith, a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Bridgeport Auto Parts,  as well as Mellotts Auto  Parts in...

Mar 18, 2023

Patrick Andrew Tuttle, 65 of Martins Ferry passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  He was born December 4, 1957, the son of the late Lawrence W. "Larry" and Evelyn ( Raies) Tuttle.

He was retired from Blanw-Knox, and a member of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his parents...

Mar 17, 2023

Shirley Ann Fiscus, 86 of St. Clairsville passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Laurent) Morgan.

Shirley was a loving, devoted wife, sister, and aunt. She was a lady of many...

Mar 16, 2023

John Robert "Bob" Krahel, 86 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, while holding his loving wife's hand.  He was born on November 17, 1936, the son of the late Peter Paul and Martha Amelia (Hose) Krahel.

John was retired from Laborers International Union of North America, he was a member of St. Mary's...

Mar 15, 2023

Anna Katherine "Kathy" Tubbs, 94, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 9, 1928 a daughter of the late William and Ann (McKinley) Knellinger.  Kathy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and in her younger years was an avid bowler.

Kathy...

Mar 13, 2023

Tammy Ann Talbott, 59, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away at Wheeling Hospital on March 13, 2023.  She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on February 24, 1964 to the late Robert C. and Edith G. Poole.

Tammy was a homemaker who loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She was a Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2023

Dencil Everette Legg Jr., 67, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at his home on March 11, 2023.  Dencil was born on November 11, 1955 to the late Dencil Everett Legg Sr. and Jackie Icy (Martin) Legg.

Dencil was a unique, eccentric man who had nicknames for all his grandchildren.  He served in the Army and loved all...

Mar 9, 2023

Janet Marie Poluga, 72, of Martins Ferry passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home. She was born in Martins Ferry on November 24, 1950, the youngest child of the late Forrest and Regina (Neal) Pettit.

Janet graduated from Wheeling College in 1972. She married her husband, Michael, in 1972 and the couple celebrated their 50th...