Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

James Wetzel, 78 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling. He was born June 4, 1944, in Wheeling the son of the late James H. and Mary Regina (Fitzsimmons) Wetzel.

He was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation-Yorkville Plant with 47 years of service. Jim was a member of...

Aug 6, 2022

John Christopher Curran, 59 of Bellaire formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was the son of the late Michael L. and Marge (Valoric) Curran.

He was a retired Air & Heating repair person, a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, Knights of Columbus Council # 1421 – Martins Ferry and a...

Aug 4, 2022

Deborah Ann Wright, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1950, in Martins Ferry a daughter of Anna McLaughlin and the late Henry Minet. She retired from The Ohio State University.

Deborah is survived by two children, Michelle Scott, and Garey (Dawn) Scott Jr.; a sister,...

Aug 3, 2022

Ronald M. Smith, Sr. 85, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born March 18, 1937, the son of the late Harry and Mary (Survais) Smith-Semple.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Ann Smith.

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Aug 2, 2022

Jane Isabelle Springer Talbott 55, of Palisade, CO, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022, at Hope West Hospice in Grand Junction, CO. She was born December 21, 1966, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Loyal Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Pierce) Springer.

She was a Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, a...

Aug 2, 2022

Linda Sue Harris, 75, of Martins Ferry. Passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1947, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late James and Virginia (Kopras) Moran Sr. She attended the MT. Pleasant Friends Church, enjoyed ceramics, painting, art, and cooking. Linda was an avid walker and was a...

Jul 30, 2022

Edna Hughes Morrison, 99, of Colerain, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1922, in Farmington, a daughter of the late Edward and Nellie (Hoar) Hughes.

Edna was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Colerain. She was a 1941 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and...

Jul 28, 2022

Stephen L. Grimes passed away at his home on July 28, 2022. He was born June 7, 1954 to the late Charles and Wilma (Hayes) Grimes. Steve grew up in Fairview, OH and was a 1972 graduate of Buckeye Trail where he played baseball, basketball, and was an avid golfer all his life playing in several leagues.

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Jul 28, 2022

Rochelle Nicole Eason, 24 of Martins Ferry passed away suddenly Thursday, July 28, 2022.  She was born on July 13, 1998 in Bellaire, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Hope (Eason) (Brian) Payne and Troy and (Cheryl) Ellis.

She was preceded in death by her parental grandparents; Garrett and Zantha Ellis, maternal grandmother Ruby Eason.

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Jul 26, 2022

Joann D. (Borck) Meeker, 89 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1932, the daughter of the late William J. and Edith (Hendershot) Borck.

Joann was a homemaker and taking care of her children and home was the best job she ever had.

Jul 23, 2022

Marie Esther Vargo, 91 of St. Clairsville, OH died peacefully on July 23, 2022, at Belmont Manor Care Center. Marie was born April 4, 1931, daughter of the late and Louis and Mary Kotopka. She owned and operated Marie's Beauty Salon in Martins Ferry, OH and loved quilting, gardening, walking, cooking (especially loved by her family is her Hungarian...

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Ann Cerminara, 84, passed away peacefully in her home in Barnesville on July 23, 2022.  She was born October 31, 1937, a daughter to the late Ida Howell and her husband Charles Howell.  Mary Ann loved golf, softball, playing cards, and baking for her family.  She was a nurse anesthetist at Barnesville Hospital for over 30 years and...

Jul 23, 2022

Connie Johnson Ward, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  She was born January 15, 1940 near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Arley and Beulah Bolon Johnson.

Connie was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church and had proudly served as an active member of the Beallsville...

Jul 19, 2022

Kathryn Ann Fisher, 73, of Rayland, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1949, in Camden, NJ a daughter of the late Fred Weir and Gertrude Parker. Kathy enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and puzzles, but her biggest joy was spending time with her loving family.

She is survived by...

Jul 18, 2022

Florence Holland, 97, of Beallsville died peacefully in her home on July 18, 2022.  She was born on February 25, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Lucinda (Kirkman) West.  She worked at a basket factory in her younger years.  She was a mother of four but an adopted mother to many.  She loved watching nature and wildlife,...

Jul 16, 2022

Judy Arnold, 73, passed away peacefully in her home in Barnesville on July 16, 2022.  She was born on Aug 22, 1948 to Shirley (Phillips) Castello and the late Bernard Castello.  She had a heart of gold and would help anyone who needed it.  She loved cats, reading, and gardening.

In addition to her mother, she is...

Jul 15, 2022

James Alan Masters, 76 of Lansing passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 29, 1946, the son of the late Kenneth L. and M. Jane (Shriver) Masters.

James was retired from the former Clevite of Lansing as a Die-Setter, and Maintenance Operator of Blue Cross-Blue Shield. He was a veteran of...

Jul 14, 2022

Jack Andrew Tennant, 58, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1963, in Wheeling a son of the late Joseph and Naomi (Deaton) Tennant Sr. Jack was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Foresters Club, retired from the Hartley Company and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan....

Jul 12, 2022

Judy A. Loper 75, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022, at Trinity Hospital Steubenville. She was born February 5, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Lula Mae "Bell" (Welshans) Loper.

She was a member of the 1st Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant, an employee of McKeen Security, and the Fellowship...

Jul 11, 2022

David Allen (Herbie) Farrabee 69, of Bethesda Ohio, passed away Monday July 11, 2022, in Millersburg Ohio.  David was born on January 1, 1953, the son of the late Franklin and Gladys (Ensley) Farrabee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings; Faye (David) Wines, infant sister Brenda, Ken, Gene, and Arthur Farrabee....