Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Mary Jane (Phillips) Vota was born on August 19, 1941 to John and Elizabeth Phillips. She grew

up with her sister Clara (Craig) Munn and brother John (Jean) Phillips in Dillonvale, Ohio.

Mary graduated from Dillonvale High School in 1959 where she was a majorette. She went on

to get her degree at...

Jun 15, 2023

Donald Neil Froehlich "Slick", 84, of Jerusalem, Oh passed away at his home on Thurs, June 15, 2023.  Don was born on June 24, 1938, a son to the late Clem and Trella (Ackerman) Froehlich.

Don retired from Ormet. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved target shooting, truck pulls and bluegrass music.

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Jun 13, 2023

Paul Richard Foltz, 69, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born June 3, 1954 near Cameron, Ohio, a son of the late Earl Foltz and Marjorie Belle Hutchison Foltz.

Paul was a graduate of Beallsville High School Class of 1972 and a member of the Church of...

Jun 13, 2023

John H. Griffith 80, of Hopedale, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2023, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center St. Clairsville. He was born December 10, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late John J. and Emily E. (Morris) Griffith.

He was a veteran in the US Air Force, he loved fishing and hunting.

In...

Jun 11, 2023

James Herman "Jim" Long, 84, of Beallsville, Ohio died Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Barnesville Hospital.  He was born March 31, 1939 near Quaker City, Ohio, a son of the late Earl and Dorothy Starr Long.

Jim was a proud US Army Veteran having served in Korea during the Vietnam War and he was an active member...

Jun 7, 2023

Dave Bilyeu, 67, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in the Arbors of Woodsfield. He was born November 7, 1955 in Ashland, Ohio, the middle son of the late Harold and Lela Wolfe Bilyeu.

Dave was a member of the Beallsville Church of Christ and he was a retired Supervisor with the former ORMET...

Jun 7, 2023

Mary L. Basham, 81, of Freeport, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2023.  She was born on August 12, 1941 to the late Clyde and Alice (Kennon) Turner.

Mary was a wonderful wife and mother who loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and sitting on her porch watching birds and wildlife.

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Jun 7, 2023

Barbara Ann Barsch, 82, of Rayland, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Martins Ferry on July 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Martin and Ann (Skolosh) Kovalski. She was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Dillonvale.

Barbara is survived by two sons, Watson (Dana) Barsch Jr. and Anthony...

Jun 5, 2023

Shirley R. Kaikis, 88, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, in the Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach.  She was born on February 1, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Delmas and Helen (Wright) Dunning.  Shirley was Christian by faith and an Avid artist and crafter.  She...

Jun 5, 2023

Allie C. Ewart 55, of Wheeling passed away Monday June 5, 2023, at her home. She was born July 3, 1967, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Herman Clemons Sr. and Karre (Barr) Clemons.

She was a former employee of Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, an avid Steeler Fan. Allie loved her family and especially her grandchildren....

Jun 3, 2023

Elaine Irene Miller, 74, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 18, 1948, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of  the late Lawrence Fulton and Irene (Semple) Marsh.  She retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital after many years of service; enjoyed playing Pennies with her Golden Girls; and most of...

Jun 3, 2023

Calliope K. "Poppy" Marangos, 92, of Wheeling, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  She was born on January 2, 1931, in Pireus, Greece a daughter of the late Konstantinos and Harikleia (Hatziantoniou) Roditis.  She was a member of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling and the Martins Ferry Greek Orthodox Church...

Jun 1, 2023

Julie Ann Harris, 67, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center, Bellaire.  She was born in Martins Ferry on August 1, 1955, a daughter of Mary (Clouse) Harris and the late James Harris.  Julie enjoyed scrap booking and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother;...

May 29, 2023

Richard Charles Hagan, Sr., 74, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home. He was born August, 4, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of five children of the late Steven and Hilda Hagan.  Richard was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a retired lab analyst at the former Ormet Rolling Mill at...

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...