Obituaries

Sep 27, 2022

Chester L. "Larry" Jarrell Jr. 65 of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown. He was born November 14, 1956, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Chester L. Sr. and DeEtta (Lyden) Jarrell.

He was retired from OVRTA in Wheeling as a driver and trainer, he was a member of...

Sep 26, 2022

Clyde W. "Sonny" Porter Sr. of Colerain, formerly of Dorsch Road Martins Ferry, died Monday, September 26, 2022. Clyde was born on October 22, 1930, in Moundsville, WV a son of the late Clyde Melvin Porter and Ida "Billie" Gale Hall.

Clyde was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry for over 65 years. He...

Sep 26, 2022

Daniel W. Laslo, Jr, 74 of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry and Shadyside passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1947, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Daniel W. and Margaret (Petrash) Laslo.

Dan was a graduate of Ohio University, retired as an Industrial Engineer...

Sep 25, 2022

Bronson Adam Baker 2, of St. Clairsville passed away Sunday September 25, 2022, at his home. He was born July 7, 2020, in Wheeling, a son of Brandon and Kayla (Bowman) Baker.

Bronson is survived by his siblings Brenna Yater, Brysen Yater, Braydon Baker, Brogan Baker, and Bayzilee Baker, Maternal grandparents Ed Bowman of Dillonvale, and Shawn...

Sep 24, 2022

Shelly Metz, 55, of Barnesville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, Chelsea, and mother on September 24, 2022.  She was born on January 24, 1967 to Donna (Fuller) Wachtel and the late Paul Wachtel.

Shelly was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed traveling, holidays, and taking...

Sep 23, 2022

Ruth Ann Monteleone, 86, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Belmont Manor. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Barton the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Worrell) Ayers. Ruth was a long-time member of the Barton United Methodist Church, where she was the organist and pianist. She was also a member of...

Sep 22, 2022

John R.  Callarik, 71 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  He was born November 4, 1950, the son of John J. Callarik and the late Della (Minehart) Callarik.

John was retired from the JJC Excavating company, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, was...

Sep 19, 2022

Ruth Anne Davies, 68, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1954, in Bellaire a daughter of the late John and Jacqueline (Wilson) Baker. Ruth was Christian by faith, a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 1972, and enjoyed crafting, quilting, painting, crocheting, baking and was...

Sep 18, 2022

Walter Boroski, 73 of Dillonvale went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18,2022, surrounded by his loving wife Joy and family. He was born March 7, 1949, in Wheeling the son of the late Walter J. and Mary (Raymer) Boroski.

Walt was retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked in management and...

Sep 15, 2022

Barry A. Renzler, 61 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  He was born January 7, 1961, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Edward Renzler and Nancy (Dayton) Britt.

He had 44 years of service with the Kroger Company and was Christian by faith.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas...

Sep 15, 2022

Dean J. Serig, 62 of Dillonvale passed away peacefully Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Liza's Place. He was born September 16, 1959, in Martins Ferry the son of the late James L. and Bonnie J. (Jewell) Serig.

He was retired Truck Driver and Christian by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Sep 15, 2022

Francis E. Wehr, Jr. 50, of Bethesda, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2022.  He was born on November 7, 1971, the son of Francis "Shorty" Wehr and the late Barbara (Goff) Feorene.

Francis enjoyed spending time with his family and loved sports, anything Pittsburgh was his favorite.

In addition to his Mother, Francis is...

Sep 13, 2022

Craig E. Renzler, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 25, 1956, the son of the late Edward Renzler and Nancy (Dayton) Britt.

He was retired from the Sunoco Gas station as a manager, and a veteran of the United States Army Reserves.

In addition...

Sep 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Fry, 93 of Pickerington, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born July 21, 1929, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Robert A. and Hallie (Hendrickson) Fry.

Bob was retired from Picoma Industries where he worked in purchasing and inventory control. He was a member of...

Sep 9, 2022

Mathew Edward Holiday, 40, of Cameron, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home, following a long and brave battle with cancer.  He was born May 20, 1982 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Debra Gallaher Holiday and Paul Holiday.

Mathew attended the Church of Christ. He enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2022

Heather Adams 49, of Martins Ferry formerly of Palm Springs, California, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1973, the daughter of the late Gary Jerome Adams and Nanetta Padulla of North Carolina.

She was a personal care giver.

Heather is survived by her children; Christopher, Tyler, Taylor,...

Sep 5, 2022

Robert J. Wilson, 90, of Marietta, Ohio and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, answered his final call in the early hours of September 5, 2022 after a short illness.  Robert was born June 3, 1932, along with his identical twin, Richard, to Charles "Dutch" Wilson and Alice Moore Wilson of Jerusalem, Ohio.

Robert was a proud US Air...

Sep 1, 2022

Rose R. Malin, 91 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Rolling Hills Nursing Care Center. She was born February 3, 1931, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Elmer and Nancy Cole.

She was retired from self-employment as a Housekeeper. Rose was a member and Deacon of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church,...

Aug 30, 2022

Shirley A. (Castello) Laughman, 91, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022 at Forest Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on April 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Grover and Ruth (Perkins) Phillips.

Shirley was a homemaker and a loving mother to ten children.  She enjoyed spending time with family...

Aug 29, 2022

Donald M. Headley Sr., 82 of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital.   He was born on January 2, 1940, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late William Headley and Nora Vern (Blaknee) Headley. Donald served his country proudly and was honorably discharged from the United States Army and retired as a Mechanic...