Obituaries

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...

Aug 10, 2022

Helen Dean Kemp was born October 21,1932 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022, was born to Elzie G. and Gertrude Moore Masters in Belmont Ohio.  Helen is a graduate of Belmont High School.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education.  She did post graduate work at Kent State University.  She...

Aug 9, 2022

Beatrice Gustina, 79 of Martins Ferry formerly of Lansing passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at her home. She was born December 30, 1942, in Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Olive (Cheek) Geiger.

She was a retired real estate agent in the Ohio Valley. Beatrice was Jehovah Witness by faith.

Aug 8, 2022

Joyce Marie Orr Kroll, 60, of Fennville, Michigan, formerly of Alledonia, Ohio died Monday, August 08, 2022 in Michigan.  She was born May 20, 1962 in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and Susanna Jacobs Orr.  Joyce's greatest joy came from spending time with family.

Left to cherish her memory are a daughter and son-in-law,...

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...