Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Joseph C. Slivinski, 85, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 19, 1937 in Dillonvale, Ohio to the late Joseph and Sophie (Boruta) Slivinski.  Joe grew up in Dillonvale and enjoyed all of the activities a small town can offer.  He also spent time on the...

Jan 15, 2023

Whitney Ellen Ondrejicka, 33 of Bellaire, OH passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 6, 1990, in Clearwater, FL, the daughter of Timothy D.Ondrejicka of Florida and William and Kandy (Smith) Eller of Lansing.

Preceded in death is her grandfather Kenneth George Smith.

Left to cherish her memory besides...

Jan 14, 2023

Grace Marie Saffield Mobley, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born March 22, 1937 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Laura Baker Shriver.

Grace was a member of the Beallsville Church of Christ and enjoyed spending time with family, friends, church family,...

Jan 12, 2023

Joseph Leonard Hagan, 61, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at the Arbors at Woodsfield on January 12, 2023.  He was born on January 19, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Steven and Hilda Hagan.

Joe was an old soul with a heart of gold.  He was a former volunteer fire department member who loved...

Jan 12, 2023

Nicholas Andrew McGilton, 58, of Adena,  passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in his home.  He was born on October 18, 1964 in Bellaire a son of the late Francis T. and Helen V. (Sall) McGilton.  Nick served his country in the United States Army, was the manager of Terry's Bar in Adena for many years.  He was...

Jan 12, 2023

Nanna L. Schilling, 80 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with dementia Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Shadyside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family.  She was born December 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Warren W. and Lillie (Duff) Messerly.

She was a Christian by faith, a graduate of...

Jan 12, 2023

It's with great sadness that we announce the death of Peggy Ann (Meldrum) Duvall of Colerain. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family at home on January 12, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born May 20, 1938, in Barnesville.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Doris...

Jan 11, 2023

Richard V. Johnston Sr, 85 of Belmont, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home. He was born April 5, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. The son of the late Vincent V. Johnston and Hazel Tiddle Fry.

Dick was a well know body man working at various body shops throughout the valley before retiring from...

Jan 10, 2023

Alice Perkins, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in the Arbors at Woodsfield surrounded by family.  She was born October 19, 1940 near Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Goldia Willison Graham.

Alice was a member of the Armstrongs Mills Church of Christ, the New Castle Homemakers, the Monroe...

Jan 9, 2023

Richard Glenn Pilney, 74 of St. Clairsville passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 12, 1948, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Andy T. and Norma Rose (Dolzall) Pilney.

Richard was retired from Texas Instruments Corporation as an engineering tech and was a veteran of the United States Air...

Jan 8, 2023

Michael Valentine Nowak, 54 of Shadyside passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  He was born on March 26, 1968, the son of Carol (Rackham)Nowak and Walter Cramer of Steubenville and the late Valentine "Val" Nowak.

Michael was the former Owner and Operator of Nowak Sign Company in Lansing, OH, he worked...

Jan 8, 2023

Michael I. Tirpak, 66 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Liza's Place after a long battle with cancer.  He was born March 8, 1956, the son of the late John and Anna (Moore)Tirpak.

He was a retired mill worker for the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, a catholic by faith and a...

Jan 7, 2023

G. Paul Paolucci Jr., 63, of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on October 1, 1959, in Canton the only son of Gerard and Margaret (Jeffers) Paolucci Sr.  He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, graduated from Fostoria Ohio High School, attended The Ohio State University for two years, volunteered...

Jan 7, 2023

Joseph Husvar, 65 of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Country Club Estates Nursing Home.  He was born June 9, 1957, the son of the late Joseph J. and Pauline (Dolak) Husvar.

He was a retired Truck Driver and a veteran of the US Army.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 6, 2023

David William Harris, 68, of Rayland, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on July 7, 1954 a son of the late Gerald and Rose (Campbell) Harris.  He attended Hopewell United Methodist Church.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry Harris; a step brother, John Crosley and a...

Jan 6, 2023

Michael William Pappas, 66 of Slippery Rock PA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 13, 1956, the son of the late William and Joanne (Kavalieros) Pappas.

He was retired as an Interventional Oncology Proctor for the BTG Industries, a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life-Giving Foundation...

Jan 3, 2023

Daniel A. Signorini, 69, of Tiltonsville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on July 3, 1953, a son of the late Danilio and Jenny (Nacci) Signorini.   He was a schoolteacher for 30 years at Buckeye Local High School and served on the Village of Tiltonsville village council for 4 years.

Daniel...

Jan 3, 2023

Genevieve Cain, 94 of Wheeling passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Charles Miller and Pearl Dent.

She was a loving, devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family.

In addition to her parents,...

Jan 2, 2023

Nina Von Johnson, 92, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away, Monday, January 2nd, 2023 at her home in Hudsonville, MI.  She was born on April 26, 1930, the daughter of Donald C. and Ella H. (Duckworth) Neavin.

In addition to her parents, Nina is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas William Johnson, great grandson, Caden...

Jan 2, 2023

Robert (Bob)Jeffrey Dunlap, 66 of St. Clairsville passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at WVU Wheeling Hospital with family at his side.

He was born January 20, 1956, to the late Everett and Catherine Dunlap.

Bob attended the School of Hope and Belco Works and participated in the Belmont County Special Olympics. He loved dogs,...