Obituaries

May 1, 2023

John Charles Zanders, 90 of Columbus formerly of Dillonvale passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.  He was born September 7, 1932, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Kane) Zanders.

John was a retired Insurance Adjuster for State Auto Insurance Company, a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, a veteran of the United...

May 1, 2023

Richard Louis Burlenski, 80 of Bridgeport passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Country Club Nursing Care Center in Bellaire.  He was born December 2, 1942, the son of the late Chester and Katherine (Androna) Burlenski.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dave Burlenski.

Richard was retired...

Apr 30, 2023

Beth Ann Grubb Sistrunk peacefully joined Christ in heaven on Sunday, April 30th with her husband by her side.

Beth was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to Jerry and Beverly Beardmore Grubb. She grew up in rural south east Ohio caring for animals and creating anything and everything her imagination desired including dolls and their clothes, baskets,...

Apr 30, 2023

Karen Sue Uscio, 56, of Mansfield, Ohio died Sunday April 30, 2023, in The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 21, 1966, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of Eleanora Uscio and the late Mitchell Uscio.

She was a graduate of Buckeye Local/JVS and was an employee of School Specialty in Mansfield, Ohio...

Apr 24, 2023

Walter Roy Cramer, II, 80 of Steubenville passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born November 17, 1942, the son of the late Walter R. and Margaret (Ruthermund) Cramer,Sr.

He was retried from N.C.R. in Dayton as a technician, a veteran of the United States Navy serving his country...

Apr 24, 2023

Marian Rose Graziano Neel, of Dillonvale, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th, 2023, at the Belmont Manor, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 6th, 1932, in Tiltonsville, daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Orban) Graziano.

She was a member of the Dillonvale United Methodist Church, the CSA lodge, the American Legion Mccook...

Apr 23, 2023

Jacqueline L. Tracey, 68 of Shadyside, formerly of Bridgeport passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 19, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert and Nora (Smith) Tracey.

Jackie was the Housing Manager of Oglebay Estates, a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Apr 22, 2023

Maxine Taflan of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away on April 22, 2023.                     .

She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on June 7, 1920, the daughter of the late Bert and Ercie Baxter.  Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Simon in 2010 to whom she was married for 64 years, a sister Marceline and a brother...

Apr 21, 2023

David J. Pugh Obituary

David ("Dave") J. Pugh, 82, of Lantana, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023. David had been in assisted living as the symptoms of his Parkinson's Disease had progressed.

Dave was born the second of three sons to Warren and Mary Pugh in Wheeling, West Virginia, on...

Apr 20, 2023

Rita Mae Miller, 88, of Mingo Junction, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Trinity Hospital.  She was born on May 9, 1934, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Rockey) Voitko.  Rita was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, and her biggest joy was spending time with her family.

She is...

Apr 19, 2023

Emily Ruskowski, 88 of Martins Ferry, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born February 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Luigi and Amelia (Falbo) Suriano.

Emily retired after 27 years of service with the Stone & Thomas Department Store in downtown Wheeling and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...

Apr 18, 2023

Jeanette M. Moore Ogden 98, of Dillonvale went to heaven on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1925, in Piney Fork, a daughter of the late Loman "Casey" and Esta (Hartzell) Stinard.

She was a member of the Meadowbrook Church of God, a Sunday School Teacher...

Apr 15, 2023

Janelle Unterzuber, 81 of St. Clairsville was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, April 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Select Specialty Care Center/Wheeling Hospital.  She was born November 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Tigart) Hall.

Janelle was a retired Home Health Nurse for the...

Apr 15, 2023

Anna M. "Midge" McLaughlin, 95 of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Forest Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born May 10, 1927, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Davidson) McLaughlin.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry....

Apr 14, 2023

Shirley L. Pittman, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed way peacefully Friday, April 14, 2023 in Emerald Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born August 4, 1937 in Mead Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bruce and Pearl Rothwell Crooks.

Shirley was a member of the former Mellott Ridge Church of Christ...

Apr 6, 2023

Ethel Ellen (Yost) Kloss, 82 of Bellaire formerly of Wheeling passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.  She was born on September 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Jacob and Betty (Lewis) Yost.

Ethel was an Artist, Antique Dealer and educator of Antique's.  She was a Christian...

Apr 5, 2023

John R. "Rick" Rybkoski 70 of Blaine passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at his home. He was born January 1, 1953, in Wheeling, a son of the late Adam and Rosemary (Kelly) Rybkoski.

He was a retired Maintenance Engineer for Ohio Valley Medical Center Wheeling. And a Catholic by faith.

Rick is survived by...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas M. Pritchett, 65 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, on Monday, April3, 2023, at the Sienna Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Adena, OH.  He was born on March 17, 1958, the son of Marjorie E. (Walker) Patterson and the late Bernard E. Pritchett.

Tom was retired from the CONSOL Coal...

Apr 3, 2023

Melvin L. Roth Sr., 76 of North Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1946, the son of the late Fritz and Margaret Roth.

Mel was retired from the American Electric Power Company and the Dutch Henry Bar in Martins Ferry.  He...

Mar 30, 2023

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bachie-Lodi 76 of Barton passed away Thursday March 30, 2023, at Ohio State Medical Center Columbus surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Johanna (Bassa) Bachie.

She was retired from Hanes Corporation, and a Catholic by Faith. Sandy loved cooking...