Obituaries

Jun 6, 2022

William (Bill) K. Hall, 86 of Wheeling passed away June 6, 2022, at Stonerise Nursing Home in Moundsville, WV. He was born on August 5, 1935, in Lansing, OH the son of the late William G and Helen (Pritchard) Hall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Arden Hall.

Jun 5, 2022

Gladys Medley, 84, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on June 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born on August 9, 1937 to the late John and Doris (Majors) Groves.

She was a dedicated nursing assistant and retired from the Oakview Nursing Home.  Gladys loved spending time with her grandkids.  She also enjoyed playing cards with friends...

Jun 3, 2022

Mary Lee Mayeres, 81, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Bellaire on May 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Connors) Mayeres. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she sang in the choir and was a 1959 graduate of St. Johns Central High...

Jun 1, 2022

Dennis C. Samples, 67, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away suddenly on June 1, 2022 at the Barnesville Hospital.  He was born on November 15, 1954, a son of the late Meredith and Margaret (Kesterson) Samples.

Dennis worked for nearly 30 years delivering pizza to the good citizens of Barnesville.  He was an avid chess player, enjoyed golfing,...

May 31, 2022

Donald James Wensyel, 68 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Rolling Hills Nursing Care Facility. He was born on March 23, 1954, a son of the late Donald R. and Ruth A. (Richards) Wensyel.

Don was retired from the Street Department of Martins Ferry and Bill's Towing Company in Bridgeport. He...

May 31, 2022

Albert Joseph Novak, 84, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Country Club Nursing Center, Bellaire. He was born August 14, 1937, the only son of the late Albert and Helen (Vereb) Novak. Albert was Catholic by faith, served his country in the US Army, enjoyed gardening, was a talented artist and loved all dogs, especially...

May 28, 2022

Lillian D. Cochran, 88 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Marody) Beznoska.

She was retired from the former Heart's Family Center, a Methodist by faith and loved gardening and flowers.

In addition to...

May 25, 2022

Mary Lou Gordon, 86, of Catonsville, Md, , formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Meadow Park Nursing home.  She was born February 11, 1936 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late John and Helen (McGonigal) Byrne. Mary Lou is survived by her son Joe (Debbie) Gordon, Jessup, Md, son Gary Gordon, Bridgeport, Oh, son Scott...

May 25, 2022

Donald E. Nau, 92 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully at the Wheeling Hospital Continuous Care Center, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was born February 27, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Loretta (Armbruster) Nau.

Don was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel – Beach Bottom as a material handler, he was a member of St....

May 25, 2022

Margaret Ann McCullough, 75, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1946, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Wilford and Ann (Surofke) Ledergerber. Margaret was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and retired after...

May 23, 2022

Violet Lee Banister Green, 88, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died May 23rd, 2022, in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

She was born August 9, 1933, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of Rev. Joseph S. and Mary (McConaughey) Banister.  She graduated from Bridgeport, High School in 1952.  In 2005, she married Robert Green, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Violet...

May 22, 2022

ROSANNA SCHRMACK. Age 97 of Leominister Massachusetts formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022.  Rosanna was born September 21,1924 and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1943. After her graduation from high school, Rosanna worked at the BlawKnox defense plant during World War II.  Rosanna worked and retired from the Massachusetts unemployment office in Fitchburg. ...

May 22, 2022

George Homer Thatcher, Jr. of Belmont passed away May 22, 2022, after a short battle with ALS. George was born in Flushing on Jan 18, 1951, the son of the late George Thatcher, Sr. and Minnie Pollard.  George was an Army veteran and retired from working with heavy machinery. He loved gemstone hunting, welding, and was the main handyman...

May 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Ayers, 85 of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1936, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Charles S. Gillespie and Anna G. Pappert. Patty was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Matins Ferry, retired from the Ayers Limestone Quarry Inc, was...

May 19, 2022

Carol Marie McCarty, 81 of Belmont passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born on September 13, 1940, in Senecaville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Mae (Webster) Rose.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mac McCarty, a grandson...

May 19, 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Katherine Julia (Jurco) Abel, 88 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born March 11, 1934, in Barton, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Dolak) Jurco.

Katherine was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert "Bob" Abel,...

May 9, 2022

Joycelyn Jean Sadowski, 86, of Bellaire, passed away, Monday, May 9, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1935, in Bellaire a daughter of the late Raymond Somerville and Eleanor (Roscoe) Halstead. Joy retired after 26 years of service as a secretary from Bellaire City Schools, was active for many years with the Forest...

May 2, 2022

Mary Ruth Ontko, 67 of Wheeling, WV formerly of Martins Ferry passed away, May 2, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born, December 24, 1954, the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Mae (Reeder) Ontko.

She was employed as a Paralegal for Dinsmore & Shohl of Wheeling and was dedicated to her work for the firm....

May 1, 2022

Bertha (Tanner) Crane, 88 of Cadiz, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022, surrounded by her family at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 2, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late Hobart and Vaughnita (Kelley) Tanner.

Bertha was a retired US Postal Worker and was still actively spreading...

May 1, 2022

Randolph Lee Wolfe, 72, of Barnesville, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born, December 14, 1949, in Bellaire the son of the late Charles J. and JoAnn (Reister) Wolfe. He was retired from the United States Air Force, Electrician with the Coal Mine, and a State Employee of Ohio. Randolph was very active, being...