Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Kathy Sue Smith 72, of Martins Ferry passed away Monday January 31, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born April 09, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late George and Ina (Ferrell) Post.

She was retired from Business Machine Services in Martins Ferry also Brent and Brady Bisbocci Chiropractic, she was...

Jan 30, 2022

James Randolf Yoho. But if you knew him, you knew him as "Randy."

He was born on July 25, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. And he left us on January 30, 2022.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Jeanne Yoho and his younger brother, Rich Yoho.

His living relatives...

Jan 30, 2022

Ronald Lee Rubeis, 73 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 25, 1948, in New Castle, PA. He was the son of the late Carmen and Johnnah (Fleeman) Rubeis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Charon Murray.

He was retired...

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. G. Clark Woodford, age 74, passed to his eternal rest on the morning of Friday, January 28, 2022

after a brief battle with colon cancer. He was the only son of the late Gilbert Woodford and C. Frances

Moore Woodford. His wife of 52 years and high school sweetheart, Judy Barr, was by his...

Jan 28, 2022

Betty M. Scott 86, of Circleville formerly of Lansing, passed away Friday January 28, 2022, at Pickaway Manor Care. She was born July 28, 1935, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Earl and Rosetta (Rawlins) Shockey.

She was the Owner and Operator of the former Scott's Greenhouse in Lansing.

In addition to her parents,...

Jan 28, 2022

Doris Jean Burger 86, of Martins Ferry Passed away Friday January 28, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born November 17, 1935, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Clarence and Isabella (Baker) Reasbeck.

Doris was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry, and a housewife.

In addition...

Jan 27, 2022

George J. Repchak III, 67 of Washington. MI, formerly of Barton passed away Thursday January 27, 2022, at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak MI. He was born July15, 1954, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late George J. Repchak Jr and Alice (Cenkus) Repchak.

He was the co-owner of Sterling Pro-measure Systems Inc in...

Jan 24, 2022

Donald Gene Starr Jr. 37, of Tiltonsville, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in the Ohio State University Hospital. He was born on February 29, 1984, in Wheeling the son of Donald and Blanca (Leyzaola) Starr Sr. Don was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clairsville; attended Bellaire St. Johns and was a 2002 graduate of...

Jan 24, 2022

Becky Lou (Henry) Baire, 73 of Martins Ferry passed away at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1948, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Betty L. (Hill) Henry.

Becky was retired after 28 years of service from Wheeling Hospital as a Unit Receptionist. She served...

Jan 24, 2022

George Joseph Zigo, 80 of Bellaire, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in Country Club Retirement Center. He was born on June 8, 1941, in Wheeling a son of the late Paul and Rose (Rosko) Zigo. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a car enthusiast. He is survived by a brother,...

Jan 23, 2022

Christine Lynn Campbell, 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away January 23, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born May 1, 1953 in Wheeling WV, the daughter of the late John and Bessie Edith (Nickerson) Hall.

She was a Secretary for WV DHHR and Ohio County Magistrate.

Christine was a member of the Lava Ave. Baptist...

Jan 21, 2022

Valerie Ann (Martin) Duck, 60 of Buena Vista Dr., Dillonvale went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born February 14, 1961, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronald W. and Marlene J. (Lust) Martin. She was an angel of God who will...

Jan 21, 2022

Helen Ann Leluika, 95, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Forest Hills Nursing Home.  She was born March 26, 1926, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of Angeline (Marshall) and Joseph Halloy.

She was a member of the former Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church in Blaine and a retired employee of Marsh Wheeling Stogies where she...

Jan 21, 2022

Ronald G. Kunze, Sr., 85 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Liza's Place. He was born August 15, 1936, in Martins Ferry the son of the Lawrence and Jeanette (Wagner) Kunze.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant after 34 years of service. He was a devout member of the First...

Jan 21, 2022

Georgia Darlene Parr, 60, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1961, a daughter of Darlene (Pickering) Stevens and the late Charles Stevens. She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting, swimming, and spending time with her family and friends.

Georgia is survived by her mother; a son, Tyler...

Jan 20, 2022

Franklin Sempirek, 89 formerly of Mt. Pleasant Ohio passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Forest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville. He was born February 3, 1932. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary E. (Kucera) Sempirek.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Harriet.

Jan 19, 2022

ELEANOR DYMIDOWSKI

Eleanor Dymidowski went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022. She was born in Morristown, Ohio on April 12, 1925, daughter of Dillon and Lucille (Barber) Humphrey.

Eleanor was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She spoke her mind, was ornery, and never met a stranger. She loved her flower gardens...

Jan 19, 2022

Judith Rose Ferrel, 66 of Wheeling, WV passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. She was born March 13, 1955, in Bannock Ohio the daughter of the late Robert W. and Dolores (Rothacher) Horner.

Judith had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest. The greatest joy...

Jan 18, 2022

Virginia "Ginger" Ann Taylor, 64, of Wheeling, WV, formerly from Cadiz, OH, passed away January 18, 2022 at Wheeling Medical Park.  She was born July 11, 1957 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Taylor

She was a retired LPN from Carriage Inn in Cadiz, OH.

Virginia is survived by...

Jan 18, 2022

BEVERLY ANN TAYLOR

Beverly Ann Taylor, of Quaker City, passed away peacefully, at the age of 78. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on September 20, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Juanita (Brown) Hannahs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Taylor; infant daughter, Vickie Taylor; brother, James Hannahs; infant grandsons, James and...