Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

The Reverend Dr. Donald Eugene LaFaber, 76, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Maryland.  He was born March 13, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Myles and Virginia Perkins LaFaber. Don grew up in Beallsville, Ohio on the family farm and was a 1964 graduate...

Oct 17, 2022

Cynthia Lynn Simpson, 69 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  She was born July 9, 1953, the daughter of Jennie (Josefczyk) Hritz and the late Edward Hritz.

She was a 1971 graduate of St. John Central High School in Bellaire...

Oct 15, 2022

Barbara A. (Orr) Wensyel, 80 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  She was born January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Anna C. (Johnston) Orr

Barbara was the head cook and dietary manager for the Martins Ferry City Schools, and a...

Oct 14, 2022

Karen E. Hemphill 61, of Bellaire passed away Friday October 14, 2022, at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center St. Clairsville. She was born January 20, 1961, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Ray E. and Martha (Hartley) Bittner, and John E. and Dorothy (Niewiski) Tokar.

She was a Catholic by faith, and a retired waitress and cook....

Oct 13, 2022

Zona Virginia Elikan "Nin", 96, of Salesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022.  She was born on March 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Oliver) Williams.

Nin was a talented Christian woman whom everyone loved.  She played the guitar, an organ, and other musical instruments.  She grew up on a farm...

Oct 10, 2022

Beulah Ileene Kennedy 85, of Bridgeport formerly of Ashland, passed away Monday October 10, 2022, on her birthday at her home. She was born October 10, 1937, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Clover D. and Mabel C. (Travis) Kirkpatrick.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Emmett Kennedy her siblings Rodney, Bernie,...

Oct 10, 2022

Carrie E. Davey, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2022 at Emerald Pointe.  She was born on February 6, 1936 to the late Waldo and Hulda (Francis) McMillen.  Carrie was a retired homemaker and mother.  She loved doing crossword and word search puzzles.  She was a radiant Christian whom everyone loved.  She was a member of...

Oct 10, 2022

Carol Elaine (Bernhardt) Paulsen, 83 of Martins Ferry, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Monday, October 10, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care.

She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, December 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Jack and Lila Lee (Brandtner) Bernhardt.

Carol graduated from Wheeling High...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael Rudolph Voleck, 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1953, in Bellaire, a son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Sadosky) Voleck. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and served his country...

Oct 4, 2022

Elmer J. "Pete" Wilson, 79 passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Wheeling Hospital.  He was born February 26, 1943, the son of the late Donald V. and Gertrude (Jones) Wilson.

Pete was retired after 35 years of service from the Ormet Company as a crane operator.  He was a veteran of the United States Air...

Oct 3, 2022

August Emil "Augie/Gus" Ossana, Jr. 96 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully Monday, October 3, 2022, at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born May 5, 1926, the son of the late August, Sr., and Eleanor (Souillard) Ossana.

Augie was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company – Yorkville Plant as a company clerk. He was a graduate of...

Sep 30, 2022

Howard J. "Jimbo" Porter Sr. 76 of Bridgeport passed away Friday September 30, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1946, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Paul and Hattie (Minor) Porter.

He was retired Maintenance Superintendent for the Bridgeport School System, a veteran in the...

Sep 30, 2022

Barrie A. Vickers, 79 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born August 12, 1943, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Howard Sr. and Lillian (Cobb) Vickers.

Barrie was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins...

Sep 29, 2022

Charles Edward Foose, 77 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born September 1, 1945, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Charles E. Foose and Evelyn Florence (Davis) Foose.

Charles was retired from the Krob Dairy after 30 years of service and worked for 10...

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...