Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Edna Hughes Morrison, 99, of Colerain, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1922, in Farmington, a daughter of the late Edward and Nellie (Hoar) Hughes.

Edna was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Colerain. She was a 1941 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and...

Jul 28, 2022

Stephen L. Grimes passed away at his home on July 28, 2022. He was born June 7, 1954 to the late Charles and Wilma (Hayes) Grimes. Steve grew up in Fairview, OH and was a 1972 graduate of Buckeye Trail where he played baseball, basketball, and was an avid golfer all his life playing in several leagues.

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Jul 28, 2022

Rochelle Nicole Eason, 24 of Martins Ferry passed away suddenly Thursday, July 28, 2022.  She was born on July 13, 1998 in Bellaire, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Hope (Eason) (Brian) Payne and Troy and (Cheryl) Ellis.

She was preceded in death by her parental grandparents; Garrett and Zantha Ellis, maternal grandmother Ruby Eason.

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Jul 26, 2022

Joann D. (Borck) Meeker, 89 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1932, the daughter of the late William J. and Edith (Hendershot) Borck.

Joann was a homemaker and taking care of her children and home was the best job she ever had.

Jul 23, 2022

Marie Esther Vargo, 91 of St. Clairsville, OH died peacefully on July 23, 2022, at Belmont Manor Care Center. Marie was born April 4, 1931, daughter of the late and Louis and Mary Kotopka. She owned and operated Marie's Beauty Salon in Martins Ferry, OH and loved quilting, gardening, walking, cooking (especially loved by her family is her Hungarian...

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Ann Cerminara, 84, passed away peacefully in her home in Barnesville on July 23, 2022.  She was born October 31, 1937, a daughter to the late Ida Howell and her husband Charles Howell.  Mary Ann loved golf, softball, playing cards, and baking for her family.  She was a nurse anesthetist at Barnesville Hospital for over 30 years and...

Jul 23, 2022

Connie Johnson Ward, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  She was born January 15, 1940 near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Arley and Beulah Bolon Johnson.

Connie was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church and had proudly served as an active member of the Beallsville...

Jul 19, 2022

Kathryn Ann Fisher, 73, of Rayland, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1949, in Camden, NJ a daughter of the late Fred Weir and Gertrude Parker. Kathy enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and puzzles, but her biggest joy was spending time with her loving family.

She is survived by...

Jul 18, 2022

Florence Holland, 97, of Beallsville died peacefully in her home on July 18, 2022.  She was born on February 25, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Lucinda (Kirkman) West.  She worked at a basket factory in her younger years.  She was a mother of four but an adopted mother to many.  She loved watching nature and wildlife,...

Jul 16, 2022

Judy Arnold, 73, passed away peacefully in her home in Barnesville on July 16, 2022.  She was born on Aug 22, 1948 to Shirley (Phillips) Castello and the late Bernard Castello.  She had a heart of gold and would help anyone who needed it.  She loved cats, reading, and gardening.

In addition to her mother, she is...

Jul 15, 2022

James Alan Masters, 76 of Lansing passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 29, 1946, the son of the late Kenneth L. and M. Jane (Shriver) Masters.

James was retired from the former Clevite of Lansing as a Die-Setter, and Maintenance Operator of Blue Cross-Blue Shield. He was a veteran of...

Jul 14, 2022

Jack Andrew Tennant, 58, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1963, in Wheeling a son of the late Joseph and Naomi (Deaton) Tennant Sr. Jack was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Foresters Club, retired from the Hartley Company and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan....

Jul 12, 2022

Judy A. Loper 75, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022, at Trinity Hospital Steubenville. She was born February 5, 1947, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Lula Mae "Bell" (Welshans) Loper.

She was a member of the 1st Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant, an employee of McKeen Security, and the Fellowship...

Jul 11, 2022

David Allen (Herbie) Farrabee 69, of Bethesda Ohio, passed away Monday July 11, 2022, in Millersburg Ohio.  David was born on January 1, 1953, the son of the late Franklin and Gladys (Ensley) Farrabee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings; Faye (David) Wines, infant sister Brenda, Ken, Gene, and Arthur Farrabee....

Jul 11, 2022

Susan Jean Criswell, 71 of Wheeling, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born September 30, 1950, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Orville and Elsie (Benning) Beavon.

She was a former teacher in the Martins Ferry School System and Ohio County Schools including the former Wheeling...

Jul 11, 2022

Diane Sanders, 80, of Lansing, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1942, in Harrisburg, PA the only daughter of the late June (Kerns) Frye. She was a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church and retired from the Ohio Valley Medical Center after...

Jul 6, 2022

Ryan Carl Knutsen, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Ryan was a gift from God, a hardworking, very kind and caring sole with a tender heart.  He had a smile that light up a room.  Ryan never met a stranger and he found great joy from trying to make other people's...

Jul 4, 2022

Mary C. Nixon, 75, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on July 4, 2022.  She was born on August 2, 1946 to the late Francis and Mary Bartolovich.  She was a dedicated homemaker that enjoyed spending time with old friends, traveling, taking care of cats, and watching the Lakers Basketball team with her son.  She was a member of the...

Jul 4, 2022

John M. Sudvary, 75 passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2022. He was born August 16, 1946, the son of the late John and Anna Sudvary.

He was retired from the Signode Corp. of Weirton, WV. John was a member of the VFW Post 4811, Indian Club of Yorkville, and the Firemen's Club of...

Jun 30, 2022

Mary E. Phillips, 92, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away on June 30, 2022 at her home.  She was born on December 11, 1929 to the late Charles and Edna (Walters) Secrest. She was employed by 5 B's in Barnesville where she quit working to take care of her late daughter, Cheryl Phillips, after having a heart transplant. She enjoyed...