Obituaries

Feb 1, 2026

David William Scarnechia 70, of Wheeling, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1955, in Wheeling, a son of the late Clem and Mildred Scarnechia. Dave retired from Murray Energy, was a member of the UMWA, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He...

Feb 1, 2026

Sylvia Evelyn Wayt, 87, of Rayland, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1938, in Maynard, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Dayton) Rinkes. Sylvia was Baptist by faith, and enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her children,...

Jan 28, 2026

John Lawerence Cook, 82, of Pleasant Grove, went home to be with the Lord, our loving Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born on October 28,1943 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, where he graduated high school and was the eldest of three children.

John lived a life of servanthood – always thinking of others...

Jan 25, 2026

Harold "Junior" Smith, 72, of Bethesda, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on January 25, 2026.  He was born on October 1, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Margaret (Nye) Smith.

Junior was a steel worker for many years.  He also maintained the golf courses at Belmont Hills Country Club.  Junior...

Jan 24, 2026

Together Again,

Theresa A. (Boroski) Besece, 93 of Dillonvale passed away Saturday, January 24th at Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

Theresa was born at home in Dillonvale on June 18th, 1932, the daughter of the late Bolick and Blanche (Miller) Boroski.  Theresa was a 1950 graduate of Dillonvale High School.  She retired...

Jan 22, 2026

Nick Dobrich, 100, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born June 30, 1925, in West Elizabeth, PA to George and Anna (Yurko) Dobrich.

He was a World War II Navy veteran and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with a pre-law major at Pittsburgh University in September 1951. He...

Jan 21, 2026

Catherine "Cathy" Ann (Landers) Perkins of Belmont, OH, died January 21, 2026.

She was born in Syracuse, NY, on October 13, 1946, to Edith Catherine (Tobin) Landers and Maurice Keefe (Red) Landers.  She grew up in Conneaut, OH graduating from Conneaut High School in 1964.  Cathy earned a degree in Accounting from Bliss College in Columbus, OH...

Jan 20, 2026

Chester Eugene Van Dyne, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.  A son of the late Chester Raymond "Joe" and Elsie Jane Brooks Van Dyne, "Eugene," as he will be remembered by many friends and family, was born "Chester Eugene VanDyne," on August 6, 1936 in Dover, Ohio.

Jan 20, 2026

Shirley Anne Theresa (Konyha) Hertler, 83, of Dillonvale passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born at home on January 20, 1942.  When the doctor came back to check on her and her mother, he recorded Shirley's birth as the 29th.  Shirley is the youngest of three children...

Jan 19, 2026

Thomas James Simpson, 73, of Barnesville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Southeastern Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1952, in Martins Ferry the only child of the late Arthur "Bud" and Dorothy "Dot" (Crump) Simpson. Tom was Methodist by faith, enjoyed fishing, fishing trips, boating, and spending time with family and friends.

He...

Jan 19, 2026

Angelina "Angie" (Salimbene) Nau, 96, of Martins Ferry passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wheeling Continuous Care Center. She was born on April 14, 1929, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Marina (Montello) Salimbene.

Angie retired from the former Ohio Valley Medical Center in the collections and business department. She was a...

Jan 19, 2026

Louis A. Salvador, a resident of Pittsburgh, PA, and formerly of Morgantown, WV, and of Greensburg, Pleasant Hills, and Rockwood, PA, passed from this life at the age of 90. Mr. Salvador was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Louis and Mary Salvador of Lansing and St. Clairsville, Ohio. His father was a business owner, County Commissioner,...

Jan 18, 2026

William 'Bill' David Habig, 78, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born January 22, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig.

Bill was retired from Ormet as a machinist in Hannibal, Ohio.  He loved to spend time fishing, hunting, gardening, spending time...

Jan 17, 2026

Lois Irene Barr, 93, of Morristown, Ohio passed away on January 17, 2026.  She was born on August 21, 1932 to the late James and Marjorie (Lee) Merritt.

Lois was the Superintendent of Nurses at Barnesville Hospital for over 20 years. She taught nursing classes at Belmont College for 15 years.  She was also a seamstress. She...

Jan 17, 2026

Joan Jenewein, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio (New Castle Community), passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in WVU Wheeling Hospital.  A daughter of the late William and Ina Hickman Thomas,  "Joan,"  as she was lovingly known to friends and family, was born "Mary Joan Thomas" on August 23, 1936 at the family's home near Beallsville.   Joan was a caring mother...

Jan 16, 2026

Katherine L. Sutton 75, of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio passed away Friday January 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1950, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Gordon Sr. and Bernadette (Barrett) Hennebert.

She was a retired Assistant Teacher for CAC of Jefferson County, and a Methodist by faith. Also, she loved to dance...

Jan 11, 2026

William Lewis Holland, 90, of Temecula, CA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the Temecula Valley Hospital.  He was born on December 11, 1935 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Floyd and Zelda (Ruthford) Holland.  He served his country in the United Stated Army, retired from the Western Family Bank, enjoyed fishing, spending time with his...

Jan 11, 2026

Together Again,

James Charles Brothers, Sr. 87, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Forrest Hills Nursing Home.  He was born October 15, 1938, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Charles R. and Irene R. (Miller) Brothers.

Jim retired from AT&T as an Operation Supervisor and Wilson Funeral Home, he...

Jan 7, 2026

Carol Sue Balk, 88, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on December 25, 1937, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Paul Maguire and Anna E. (Malis) Maguire Pappa.

Carol was retired from Rogers Jewelers – OVM Office and the former Islay's in Martins Ferry. ...

Jan 5, 2026

Jeremy Keith Garrett, 48, of Lansing, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 25, 1977, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Barry Garrett and Frances (Miller) Martinkosky. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and enjoyed fishing, listening to music and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is...