Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Richard L. Williams, Jr., 63, of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 27, 1959, in Bellaire, the son of the late Richard L. Williams, Sr., and LaVerne Howell.

He was a Nurses Aid at the former City Hospital of Bellaire, a Christian by faith, he...

Aug 1, 2023

Juanita June Jaskierny 92, of Bluffton S.C. formerly of Dillonvale passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023, at Canterfield of Bluffton S.C. She was born January 3, 1931, in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Afrance) Duda.

She was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church Dillonvale, and retired Vice President of Peoples National Bank...

Aug 1, 2023

Arthur Wayne Lough Jr. 58 of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1965, in Wheeling, a son of the late Arthur W. Jr. and Dorothy J. Burton (Ryan).

He was an employee of Good Shepard Nursing Facility Wheeling in the Maintenance Department...

Jul 31, 2023

Neil James Lieser, 51, passed away on July 31, 2023.  He was born on February 26, 1972, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Audrey (Horsky) Blanco and the late Leon Lieser.

Neil was a construction laborer who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his father, Neil was preceded in death by his...

Jul 30, 2023

Paul R. "Dick" Porter, Sr. 91 of Lansing, OH passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 13, 1932, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Paul and Hattie Porter.

He was retired from the former Picoma Industries as a supervisor, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst...

Jul 28, 2023

Patricia "Jean" (Leach) Holzopfel, 89 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 29, 1933, the daughter of the late William Henry and Mary Catherine (Callahan) Leach.

She was a devout member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Martins Ferry, proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School and a...

Jul 26, 2023

Kami S. (Hamlin) Overfield, 50 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17, 1973, the daughter of William D. and Charlene S. (Butcher) Hamlin and stepmother Linda S. Hamlin.

She was a waitress for the Undo's Restaurant in...

Jul 24, 2023

Rose M. Kasal, 96, of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, in Gables Care Center. She was born in Herrick on February 18, 1927, a daughter of the late Nello and Mary (Spadafora) Dolfi. Rose was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion, Auxiliary, McCook Post #529, retired Credit Union board member, after over 30 years of service,...

Jul 23, 2023

William Charles "Worm" Smith, 51, passed away on July 23, 2023.  He was born on August 5, 1971 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son to the late Joyce (Johnson) Smith.

Worm was an Iron Worker and part of Local Union 549 for twenty-six years.  He was a very outgoing man with a big heart who liked staying busy. ...

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen "Wayne" Moore Sr. passed away at his home on July 23, 2023.  He was born on January 7, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late William C. and Eloise (Stephens) Moore of Bethesda, Ohio.

Wayne went to Bethesda Elementary School and Union Local High School.  He worked in several bodyshops, painting and doing bodywork on vehicles. ...

Jul 23, 2023

John Paul Romanoski, 98, of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in the Rolling Hills Nursing Center. He was born on May 24, 1925, in Wolfhurst. He was a son of the late Anthony and Anna Romanoski. He graduated from St. Josephs Grade School in 1940 and the Bridgeport High School in 1944. John attended the College...

Jul 22, 2023

Kenny Dean Hanson, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 2, 1955, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Harry and Alice (Barnes) Hanson. He was a service clerk for the former Big Bear Department Store. He was a member of the Bridgeport Christian Friendship Council. Ken was...

Jul 21, 2023

Frank A. Tankovits Jr. 65, of Bellaire passed away Friday July 21, 2023, at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South Wheeling. He was born January 21, 1958, in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank A. Sr. and Mary M. (Tharp) Tankovits.

He was Owner and Operator of Tank's Auto Body Blaine, and an avid Dallas Cowboy fan....

Jul 20, 2023

Helen M. Thornton 91, 0f Massillon formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023, at the home of her nephew. She was born June 3, 1932, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Henry Clark.

She was a retired elevator operator, and a member of the Church of God in Brookside.

In addition to...

Jul 20, 2023

Inez Caldwell, 106, of Beallsville, Ohio died Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born February 17, 1917 near Powhatan Point, Ohio, one of five children of the late Frank and Leanna Johnson Hammond.

Inez and her late husband, Charles owned and operated a Holstein dairy farm near Beallsville...

Jul 19, 2023

Virginia A. Titonis, 88, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on July 19,

2023.  She was born November 8, 1934, in Martins Ferry, Ohio and was the

daughter of the late Angelo and Irene (Skarvelis) Titonis.  She was

preceded in death by her brother, George Angelo Titonis, and special

friend, George...

Jul 18, 2023

Doris Marie (Stobbs) Morrison, 109 of Martins Ferry, passed away, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care. She was born July 10, 1914, in St. Clairsville, the daughter of the late Matthew Henry and Lena (Sunderman) Stobbs.

Doris had a strong moral ethic, and she was kind to everyone. She was...

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...