Obituaries

May 18, 2026

Pamela Sue Dennis 68 of Bridgeport, formerly of Paden City, passed away Monday May 18, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 23, 1957, in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late Bernard and Lavaughn (Myers) Lawson Leek.

She was a housewife and a Christian by faith; she loved her family and had a smile on her face all the...

May 18, 2026

Charles Jay Schaefer, 84, of Ozark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home. Charlie was born March 25, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio a son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Miller Schaefer.

Charlie graduated from Bellevue High School in 1960 and from The Ohio State University College of Agriculture in 1966. He taught agriculture and FFA...

May 15, 2026

Judith “Judy” Victoria Straface, 73, passed away peacefully at the Shadyside Care Center on May 15, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph Katherine (Premivilch) Straface.

Judy retired from being a home health caregiver. She was an artist who loved to paint. She enjoyed being in nature. She was an...

May 15, 2026

Tammy Lee Weisal, 65, of St. Clairsville, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1960, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Davis) Antill. Tammy was Catholic by faith; retired from the St. Clairsville Richland School District; and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 40...

May 14, 2026

Monica Ann Finney, 54, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family at Ruby Memorial Hospital on May 14, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1972 in Wheeling, WV to Harold White and the late Ildiko “Jackie” (Vita) White.

Monica was Christian by faith. She worked as a mental health technician. Monica was an avid Notre Dame fan, collected...

May 12, 2026

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Margaret Frances Shedwell, 98, of Powell Ohio formerly of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1928, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Agnes (Mazliek) Serb.

Margaret was a member of St. Anthony of Padua of Bridgeport, the Catholic Daughters, it is where she drew strength and solace throughout her life,...

May 10, 2026

Rose Marie Kompier 90 of Adena, passed away Sunday May 10, 2026, at Forest Hills Health Care and Rehab. Center St. Clairsville. She was born June 12, 1935, in Barton, a daughter of the late John G. Sr. and Anna Marie (Palechko) Figuray.

Rose was a retired employee for the IGA Grocery Store in Colerain, and a member of St. Frances...

May 8, 2026

Ira Eugene “Gene” Wheeles, 77, of McMechen, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Liza’s Place, surrounded by family. He was born on June 25, 1948, in Erie, Kansas, the son of the late Cleo “Slats” and Maudie (White) Wheeles.

Ira graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Science Education and a Nursing Degree from Murry State....

May 8, 2026

Leota M. Bethel, 87, of Dillonvale passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Sienna Hills Nursing Center.  She was born on June 18, 1938, in Yorkville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Mike and Mabel (Schrader) Swabado.

Leota was a retired school bus driver for the Buckeye Local School District and was Protestant by faith.  Known for...

May 7, 2026

Teresa Elizabeth (Parisi) Biondi, 94 of Lansing passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on October 20, 1931, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late John and Nancy (Caldarolla) Parisi.

Teresa was the heart of her family, a constant source of strength, who could always be counted on to be on...

May 5, 2026

James P. McFarland, 89 of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.  He was born on August 12, 1936, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late John L. and Beatrice (Kinney) McFarland.

Jim retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp; and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry.  He was in the first...

May 5, 2026

Dorothy Marie Kourim, 94, of Rayland, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, in her home. She was born on August 5, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Cicoski) Buck. Dorothy was a life member of the Glen Robins Presbyterian Church and a member of the CSA Lodge. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting.

May 3, 2026

Marcia (Fornari) Runkel, 84, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Shadyside Nursing Care Center.  She was born on March 7, 1942, in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Gryskevich) Fornari.

Marcia was a retired nurse working 30 years as the school nurse for St. Mary Central Grade School in Martins...

May 2, 2026

Wilbur Bruce White, 75, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, in Ruby Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1950, in Wheeling, WV, as a son of the late James and Helen (Long) White. Wilbur retired from the Center Foundry, Wheeling. He enjoyed watching Wrestling and spending time with his family and friends.

He is...

Apr 30, 2026

Ricky Lee May, 63, of Alledonia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Fort Payne, AL.  He was born on May 29, 1962, in Zanesville, a son of the late Gilbert and Darlene (Willy) May.  Ricky was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoy spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife...

Apr 30, 2026

Hilda Ruth Stalder, 99, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully in her Zanesville home on April 30, 2026.  She was born on April 27, 1927 in Alladonia, Belmont County, Ohio to the late Jacob Lemuel and Monte Ellen (Milhoan) Jenewein.

Hilda was a hard-working, kind, mother and grandmother.  She retired as a laborer for United Technology/Essex Wire. ...

Apr 28, 2026

Joseph A. Strauss Jr., 85, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Liza's Place. He was born on August 20, 1940, a son of the late Andy and Cleo "Pat" (Koch) Soltis. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was an Auto Mechanic for his entire working career and was employed by Hundley Ford for...

Apr 26, 2026

Patty Lou Crum Van Dyne, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026 in the home that she loved following a long illness. She was born January 22, 1941 in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Joseph Roscoe and Freda Mae Howell Crum.

Patty Lou was a member of the Beallsville Church of Christ and...

Apr 26, 2026

Larry L. Cole, 71, of St. Clairsville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Larry resided in Warren, Oh most of his life. He was born on July 15, 1954, to Mildred (Kennedy) Cole and the late William T. Cole.

Larry is survived by his mother, Mildred; five sisters, Karen Rinehart, Terri Howe, Dora (James) Selbe, Cindy...

Apr 25, 2026

Jennie (Josefczyk) Hritz, 100, of Pleasant Grove passed away April 25, 2026, at Park Health.  She was born on January 11, 1926, in St. Clairsville the daughter of the late Gerald and Julia Josefczyk.

Jennie was a clerk at the former Fisher Big Wheel in Bridgeport, a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Colerain, where...