Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Sandra L. Milovac, 75 of Bellaire, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Liza's Place surrounded by her family.  She was born November 2, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas Wayne and Anna (Yeater) Younkins in Martins Ferry, OH.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 11, 2023

Theresa M. Suto, 95, of Martins Ferry, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on July 12, 1927 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Anton and Teresa Hegedus.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and retired from Wheeling Hospital.

Theresa is survived by her son,...

Feb 10, 2023

Joel" Joe" Edward Porter, 63, of St. Clairsville, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in his home.  He was born in Martins Ferry on July 31, 1959, a son of the late Clyde and Mary (Anderson) Porter.  Joel was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, the St. Clairsville Eagles and retired after 38 years of service from the...

Feb 10, 2023

Richard "Rex" Theodore Powley Sr., 94, of Dillonvale passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, in Park Health Care Center. He was born on December 2, 1928 in Scio a son of the late Theodore Powley and Matilda (Balvin) Weisgarber.  He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church, and enjoyed wood working, polka music especially Molly B.

Feb 8, 2023

Eileen M. Bradley, 93 of St. Clairsville passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Park Health Rehabilitation Center.  She was born December 30, 1929, in Boggs Run, WV the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (McNinch) Willis.

Eileen was retired from the Milky Way Restaurant in Las Vegas, and a member of the Church of Christ...

Feb 8, 2023

Carolyn Sue (Hettig) Pittman of Beallsville, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born to the late Marf and Edith Hettig on February 28, 1940, in Lewisville, Ohio.

Carolyn graduated from Lewisville High School in 1958. She married Everett C. Pittman on Dec. 19, 1959. They...

Feb 7, 2023

Carol (Pohl) Bennett, 79 of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  She was born September 23, 1943, in Poland.  She was Christian by faith.

Carol was retired from Cumberland Point Nursing Facility in the house keeping department, a member of the ASPCA.  She was a lady of many talents and interest however her greatest joy came...

Feb 5, 2023

Joe Thomas McCready passed away in Wheeling, WV on February 5th, 2023. He was 77 years old.

Joe is survived by his three sons, Mike McCready of Ohio, Dave McCready (Annette) of Florida, and Tom McCready of West Virginia; and his daughter, JoAnn Merson (Randy) of Ohio. Additionally, he has three granddaughters, Danielle McCready (Justin) of Hawaii,...

Feb 5, 2023

Barney Michael Wallace, 64, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on February 5, 2023.  He was born on November 23, 1958 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Dalton and Pauline (Willard) Wallace.

Barney worked on a golf course and was an ironworker during his younger years. He appreciated the support and friendship of the Loase family.  He enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2023

George Henry Beard III, 80, of Tiltonsville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born on July 16, 1942 in Bridgeport a son of the late George H. and Evelyn (Brownlee) Beard Jr.  George was Methodist by faith, served his Country in the United States Army and retired from Ohio Power Cardinal Plant.  He was...

Feb 4, 2023

Marian Verba, 94 of Bellaire formerly of Blaine passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.  She was born October 2, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Marshal) Manukin.

Marian retired from the Ohio Valley Drug Company of Wheeling in the accounting department, a member of the Bellaire Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Club.

Feb 4, 2023

Kimberly Sue (Wensyel) Riser, 65, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

She was born on June 14, 1957, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Ann (Richards) Wensyel.

Kim was a 1975 graduate of Martins Ferry High School.  She...

Jan 30, 2023

Sally Ann (Pittman) Clary, age 76, passed from this earth on January 30, 2023 at her home in Belmont surrounded by her family.  She was born on that same property on July 6, 1946 to the late Harold R and Evelyn (Jarrett) Pittman.

Sally was a 1965 graduate of Union Local High School and worked for the...

Jan 29, 2023

Reese Wilson McAninch, 97, of Harrisville, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on January 25, 1926, in Harrisville the only child of Floyd and Lena (Bane) McAninch.  Wilson was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist Church, and served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on board the USS...

Jan 26, 2023

James Clark (Gropp) McKeeta, 57 of Lashley Rd., Shadyside passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was born July 1, 1965, the son of the late David L. and Margaret M. (McKeeta) Gropp in McKees Rocks, PA.

James was a graduate of Black Hawk High School and University of Pittsburgh, a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity,...

Jan 24, 2023

Pete Paul Ignacak, 79 of St. Clairsville passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 26, 1943, the son of the late John and Mary (Smigle) Ignacak.

He was retired from Sipple Development, Sewickley, PA as a Superintendent, a Veteran of the US Army serving in the...

Jan 21, 2023

Wilma Jean Grimes, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on January 21, 2023.  She was born on January 15, 1938 in Bethesda, a daughter of the late Edgar and Gail (Heskett) Mayberry.

Wilma Jean was a vibrant community activist.  She directed the Barnesville Youth Soccer Program, organized the Traveling Community Arts service connecting artists to businesses, and...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Ann Sicotte Sandstrom, 86 of Wheeling, WV passed away January 20, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Louis J. and Bernadette (Getzen) Sicotte.

Mary Ann was born in Baraga, MI and lived in south Florida for most of her life; she was a retired real estate agent....

Jan 18, 2023

Verlan "Keith" Anderson, 75, of Bethesda, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1947 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son to the late Alex and Lillian (Runyan) Anderson.

Keith was a man of many talents. He was an avid businessman for many years until he found his...

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Keith Grimmett, Jr passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 1, 1993, the son of Robert K. and Beverly (Wease) Grimmett of Bridgeport.

Keith was a salesperson for the Value City Furniture Company in St. Clairsville.  He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School; he was an avid WVU and...