Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

CRISTI LYNN KALINOWSKI

Cristi Lynn Kalinowski, 58, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 6, 1963 to Nancy Herbert Stack and the late Clifford D. Stack, Jr. Also preceding Cristi in death was her sister, Amy Stack; maternal and paternal grandparents; and her special friend,...

Dec 5, 2021

Daniel Walter Ellis, 77, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born July 22, 1944, in Martins Ferry a son of the late William Earl and Nellie (Dugan) Ellis. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martin Ferry Plant after working for 37 years. He gave 17 years of service to our country in the Navy...

Dec 4, 2021

Verlyn V. Holt 98 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday December 4, 2021, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home Johnstown, Ohio. She was born October 28, 1923, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Carl B. and Mary (Berry) Conway.

She was a retired employee of OVMC hospital with 33 years of service, a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church,...

Dec 3, 2021

Clifford "Shorty" Calvin Jackson Jr., 60, of Clarington passed away Friday, December 2, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on March 16, 1961, in Wheeling a son of the late, Clifford and Patricia (Higgs) Jackson Sr.

Shorty is survived by his wife, Sarah (Bell) Jackson; a daughter, Barbara (Susan) Ice; sons, Jamie Jackson, Josh...

Dec 2, 2021

JOHN RICHARD ANDREWS

John Richard Andrews, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away December 2, 2021.

Born October 4, 1937 in Woodsfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Lois (Bates) Andrews and one of seven children with which the family was blessed.  Also preceding John in death were his daughter, Penny Lee...

Dec 2, 2021

Dorothy L. (Capito) Edwards, 84 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1937, in Bellaire, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert E. and Willard Lee Capito Biggs.

Dorothy was retired from the Bridgeport School District as an Assistant Guidance Counselor.

In addition...

Nov 30, 2021

Carol Ann Wells Riley, 93, of Cleveland, Ohio died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Westlake, Ohio.  She was the devoted wife of the late George "Bill" Riley for 68 years; mother of Rebecca Groves (Keith), Bruce (Mary Beth), Philip, and Brian (deceased); and grandmother of Sara Groves (Fred Ayers) and Adam Groves (Sara Luttfring), Donovan, Spencer, and Maureen Riley;...

Nov 30, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Joseph Turek, 73, gained his wings with family by his side on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. Born on September 19, 1948 in Wheeling, WV, Ron grew up in Bridgeport, OH with his parents, the late Joseph and Anna Mae Turek. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1966...

Nov 30, 2021

Grace Elnora Beck 92, of Glen Dale, WV passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born February 18, 1929, in Wheeling, WV. Grace is the daughter of the late Archie L. and Myrtle (Green) Wilson.

Grace was a member of the Christian Church in Glen Dale, WV. She was a former employee...

Nov 30, 2021

Betty Rose, 91 of Dillonvale died Wednesday, November 30, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1930, in Fairpoint, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry and Martha (Marzley) Basluke.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew "Mac" Rose; sisters Nancy Robinson, Tillie Svoboda, Veronica Powley, Cecilia...

Nov 30, 2021

Jordan Scott Carter, 28, of Bellaire, passed away, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in his residence. He was born on February 2, 1993, in Wheeling a son of Darius Savage and Misty (Carter) Beard. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School, class of 2011, loved music and spending time with his family and friends.

Jordan is survived by...

Nov 30, 2021

Suzanne Solomon, 89 of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Coshocton Medical Center, Coshocton, Ohio. She was born August 2, 1932, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late William W. and Elizabeth (Miller) Friend.

She was Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Mary...

Nov 29, 2021

DOLORES SMOLIRA

On November 29, 2021, Dolores Smolira, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 83. She was born December 22, 1937 in Blaine, Ohio to the late Walter and Mary Ciolczyk. Also preceding her in death were brothers, Walter and Joseph Ciolczyk.

She will forever be remembered by her loving...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert A. "Bob" Mroczkowski 75, of Lansing passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021, at Good Shephard Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 9, 1945, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Souillard) Mroczkowski.

He was a retired employee of Imperial Cleveite Industries, and a member of Lansing Methodist Church, and a member of...

Nov 23, 2021

HAROLD KENNETH "KEN" DEVAULT

In the quiet evening of November 23, 2021, Harold Kenneth "Ken" DeVault, 83, heard a gentle call and took the hand God offered him.

Born in Senecaville, Ohio on May 2, 1938, he was the son of the late Ira Orville and Lena (Hannum) DeVault. In addition to his parents, he...

Nov 21, 2021

RoseMary Faldowski, 80, of Rayland, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, surrounded by her family. On March 23, 2021, she was born in Dillonvale, Ohio, the daughter of the late Sophie (Supinski) and Edward Chmelovsky.

RoseMary was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School.  She was retired from the People's National Bank of Mt. Pleasant. She...

Nov 19, 2021

Larry Robert Thompson, 75, of Wheeling, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, in his residence. He was born in Steubenville on June 29, 1946, a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Marker) Thompson. He served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam, was an Ordained Minister, a former member of the Dillonvale VFD, and the American Legion....

Nov 19, 2021

Patricia Jane Czuchran, 89, of Rayland, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, in Belmont Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1932, in Shadyside a daughter of the late Robert James and Laura May (Noice) Driscoll. Pat was a member of the Martins Ferry 1st Presbyterian Church, enjoyed baking and being a homemaker. Her...

Nov 17, 2021

LAQUITA J. TRIPLETT

On November 17, 2021, Laquita J. Triplett, 83, of Quaker City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Thomas Triplett and Juanita (McElfresh) Triplett on April 30, 1938 in Batesville, Ohio.

She is now reunited with those who preceded her in death; her...

Nov 17, 2021

JAMES DONALD GRIMES

James (Jim) Donald Grimes, 70, passed away on November 17, 2021 after a very short illness. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, August 2, 1951, to Nancy Grimes and the late Donald Grimes.

Jim was an electrician by trade and worked for Consol and Ormet.  He enjoyed the simple things in...