Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2022

Otto W. Brown, 73 of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Otto Brown and Mary (Gumiela) Brown. He was a proud graduate of St. John Central High School and West Liberty University.  He was retired as...

Aug 27, 2022

Wilbur "Skeeter" Bell, 75, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Merle and Mabel (Gasaway) Bell. He was Christian by faith and enjoyed cooking and the outdoors.

Skeeter is survived by four brothers, Merle (Vangie)...

Aug 25, 2022

Elaine McConnaughy, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Nick and Helen (Oancea) Gramatikos. Elaine was Methodist by faith, was a member of the Child Study Club and was a former Girl and Boy Scout leader....

Aug 23, 2022

Allen E. Mann, 86, of Bethesda, passed away at home on August 23, 2022.  He was born on November 6, 1935, a son of the late Orrie and Vesta Mann.  Allen retired as a Federal Mine Inspector and served as a Board Member for Union Local Schools for 36 years.  He was a member of Union Local Booster Club...

Aug 23, 2022

Cheryl Darlene Horne passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Ruby Hospital, Morgantown. She was born on November 30, 1948, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Russell K. Hood and Vera Mae (Graham) Reeb and Kenneth Reeb. She was a member of the Martins Ferry First Christian Church. Cheryl enjoyed mowing grass and gardening, cooking, and baking,...

Aug 22, 2022

Tammy Lynn Myers passed at home surrounded by her family on August 22, 2022 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Tammy was born December 6, 1958 in Wheeling to Rolie and Shelva Woods of Colerain, Ohio.

Tammy was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Myers, III and her beloved dogs, Muffin and Sandy...

Aug 19, 2022

Michael Gilson, Sr. 80 of Mingo Junction passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 29, 1941, in Steubenville, OH the son the late Thomas and Helen (Kelly) Gilson.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company – Steubenville Plant in the shipping department. Michael was a...

Aug 18, 2022

Charlotte Louise Pavlovic, 86, of Dillonvale was called Home on Thursday, August 18, 2022, her family joined in love and prayer around her.

She was born on March 22, 1936, in Dillonvale, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence and Genevieve Merkel.

Charlotte was a 1954 graduate of Dillonvale High School. A cheerleader and majorette, she'd...

Aug 18, 2022

Lois J. Baboul, 92 AKA U-All born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Raised in Hodgenville, Kentucky passed away August 18, 2022, in Caldwell, OH. She was born September 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Louis F. and Lela Gertrude (Philpott) Harris.

She was catholic by faith and retired from the Bellaire Village School District as a cook and...

Aug 18, 2022

Stephen C. Foster, 59, of Bethesda went to be with his Lord on August 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Oct 6, 1962, the son of Marjorie and the late Carl Foster.

He was a member of the Morristown Christian Church; in his younger years, he served as a Junior Deacon. ...

Aug 18, 2022

Mary Ann (Smith) Fowler, 91, of Colerain, Ohio died at her home in Colerain, Ohio on August 18, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was married to Robert J. Fowler, Jr., who has preceded her in death, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bridgeport, on January 9, 1954. The daughter of the late Leo B. Smith, Sr.,...

Aug 17, 2022

John E. Smith 94, of Largo Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Mid Pinellas Care Center. He was born September 13, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late John F. and Julia (Kinsella) Smith.

John was a retired State Trooper for the State of New York and worked in law enforcement in...

Aug 16, 2022

Dennis L. Butler, 63, of Bridgeport, OH crossed over on August 16th , 2022, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his children and loved ones. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Isaac, brothers Terry and Marvin, and his sister Sally. Dennis is survived by his mother, Shirley of Bridgeport; brothers Lewis, Robert, Herman, and David; sisters Sheila Richmond,...

Aug 15, 2022

Thomas Williams, Jr., 88 years young, of Jerusalem, Ohio boarded his final train August 15, 2022 in the comfort of the home he loved.  Tom was born October 15, 1933 in Wayne Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a son of the late Thomas and Eula Phillips Williams.

Tom was a proud US Air Force Veteran.  He enjoyed trains,...

Aug 14, 2022

Anthony Leonard, 70 of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born April 8, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Anthony and Madelyn Leonard.

He was a retired Police Officer of Bridgeport, also he was a member of the Foresters Club, Sportsmen Club –...

Aug 13, 2022

Lillian "JoAnn" Bass-Smith, 67, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Ruby Medical Center, Morgantown. She was born on January 14, 1955, in Wheeling WV.  JoAnn was a member of the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple where she was the president of the Women's Ministry. She was a graduate of West Liberty University where she earned a Bachelor...

Aug 12, 2022

Helen Larew, 76, of Malaga, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 12, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 16, 1946, near Malaga, a daughter of the late Fred and Betty Persons Vaness.

"Mammy," as Helen was lovingly referred to by everyone who knew her, was happiest when she was spending...