Obituaries

Mar 5, 2023

Richard Van Johnston Jr, of Belmont, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on June 21, 1957 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  The son of Marlene (West) Johnston and the late Richard Van Johnston Sr.

Dick was an avid music lover.  He also enjoyed building models especially tanks.  He loved sharing jokes. ...

Mar 3, 2023

Pamela Jo "Pam" Jones, 60, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home with her family near on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born August 27, 1962 in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of Karen Sue Milhoan Marshall and the late James Herbert Hershberger.

Pam enjoyed cooking and worked for many years as a cook at...

Mar 1, 2023

Ronald C. Waldo 82, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1940, in Bellaire, a son of the late Alonzo and Elizabeth (Dinsmore) Waldo.

He was a Retired employee of Met-Tec of Cambridge, member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church Bridgeport, a Veteran in the...

Mar 1, 2023

Marsha Lynn Rinkes, 73 of St. Clairsville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the WVU Medicine – Wheeling Hospital.  She was born November 16, 1949, the daughter of the late Edgar and Betty (Byrd) Maurer.

Marsha was a lady of many talents and interest however, her greatest joy came from spending time and caring for...

Mar 1, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Eileen L. Nisperly 91, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1932, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Henry and Cathryn (Stoner) Vierheller.

She was a devoted housewife and a member of St. Paul's Evangelical...

Feb 28, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth (Walters) Williams, 77, a former resident of Bethesda, Ohio died February 28, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on June 22, 1945 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Bertie Walters.

Nancy was a nurse, animal lover, gardener and scrabble player extraordinaire.

She is survived by a daughter, Lee...

Feb 27, 2023

Constance Lee "Connie" Kurko 82, of Martins Ferry passed away Monday February 27, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born June 14, 1940, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Gertrude (Romel) Kurko.

She was the owner and operator of the former Martins Ferry Glove and Safety Co. in Florence, and...

Feb 27, 2023

James "Jimmy" Mellott, Jr., 48, of Jerusalem, Ohio, passed away February 27, 2023. He was born February 22, 1975 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of James "Jim" and Judy Stephens Mellott.

Jimmy was a self-employed heating and cooling technician. He was a man of many talents and interests including hunting, fishing, farming and Nascar. He was a...

Feb 27, 2023

Joyce Nicole Yates, 31 of Wheeling passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2023.  She was born August 1, 1991, the daughter of Bruce Yates I of Shadyside and Christina Ullom of Bridgeport.

She was a 2009 graduate of Bridgeport High School where she was a member of the Young...

Feb 24, 2023

David Randall Blake, 75, of Colerain where he lived in the home he built, passed away Friday, February 24th, 2023, in Liza's Place. He was born on June 7, 1947, in Wheeling, the only son of the late Ivan and Velma (Garrison) Blake. Dave was Methodist by faith and retired from the Ohio Carpenters Union Local #3 out of...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna Jean (Santone) Vilano, 74 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 27, 1948, the daughter of the late William and Angeline (Varagliotti) Santone.

Donna was the owner and operator of "Studio 507 Hair Salon," and for 38 years she cheerfully and loyally...

Feb 23, 2023

Ashley Ann Smith (aka: Asher Tatum), 17 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born September 14, 2005, the daughter of Amy Renzler and Robert Wiley Smith.

Ashley was a senior at Bridgeport High School.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather; Craig Renzler...

Feb 22, 2023

Dana Michelle Green, 36, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in her home.  She was born on June 16, 1986, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Samuel Green Sr. and Donna (Yater) (Geoff) Pyles.  Dana was a 2005 graduate of the Martins Ferry High School.  The biggest passion in her life were her three children...

Feb 21, 2023

Margaret Ella Marie Kolb, 97, of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1926, in Chewelah, Washington, the daughter of the late Charles and Ellanora J. (Schmeller) Riddle.

She was a retired from Oakview Nursing Home, and was the activities director for Oakview Nursing...

Feb 18, 2023

Shirley Ann Knuchel, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Malaga, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Carroll Place in Carroll, Ohio.  She was born January 9, 1943, in Calais Ohio, a daughter of the late Irvin and Opal (Carpenter) Crawford.

Shirley is survived by two sons, Brian (Carol) Knuchel of Dandridge, Tennessee and...

Feb 18, 2023

Loretta l. "Pat" Roth, 88, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday February 18, 2023, at Carriage In of Cadiz. She was born March 2, 1934, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Landers) Roth.

She was a retired from the former Scott Lumber Co. in Bridgeport in the Accounts Payable Department, and a...

Feb 18, 2023

Harriett Eileen Whiteley, 86, of Quaker City passed away on February 18, 2023 at Emerald Point in Barnesville.  She was born on October 19, 1936 in Hendrysburg, Ohio to the late Lester and Della (Wesley) Neuhart.

Harriett was a happy pig farmer and enjoyed gardening.  She loved reading her Bible and was a member of the Fairview...

Feb 17, 2023

Dorothy Louise Blon 81 passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.  She was born in New Matamoras, Ohio on December 21, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Mildred (Hanlon) Pugh.  She was the eldest of five children, Shirley, Earl "Junior" (Patty), Diana (Thomas), and Leroy (Rose).

In addition to...

Feb 17, 2023

Andrew John Semancik Jr., 79, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Forest Hill Nursing Center.  He was born on June 25, 1943, in Wheeling the only son of Andrew and Anna (Gerevics) Semancik Sr.  Andy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and retired from Windsor Coal Company.   His one true passion in life...

Feb 16, 2023

John Thomas Bess, 74 of Shadyside passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Liza's Place.  He was born November 16, 1948,  the son of late John Thomas Bess, Sr, and Rosezell (Swallie) Bess.

He was a retired maintenance foreman for 52 years in the Coal Mining Industry.  John was a Christian by faith, a veteran of the...