Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Walter David "Dave" Driscoll, 79, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, 16, 2021 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born April 26, 1942, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth "Betty" (Peters) Driscoll.

In addition to his parents Dave was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Driscoll.

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Nov 14, 2021

Irvin Ray Millhouse, Jr. 73 of Barnes Rd, Martins Ferry went to be with the Lord.  He was born on September 20, 1948, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Irvin Ray, Sr. and Kathryn (Chalk) Millhouse.

Irvin was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant as a Barge Loader.  He proudly served his country...

Nov 12, 2021

Shirley Jo Thomas, 70, of Martins Ferry passed away, November 12, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born December 8, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Henrietta Roberts and Joseph (Amy) Nicholson and her adoptive parents Henry (Rozella) Roberts.

Shirley was retired from the former State Dry Cleaners in Martins Ferry and the...

Nov 9, 2021

DONNA M. HAGEDORN

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Donna M. Hagedorn on November 9, 2021.  Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 25, 1931 to the late Helen and Lindley Bailey.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Art Hagedorn; children, William R. Hagedorn (Diann), Charles A. Hagedorn (Robin),...

Nov 7, 2021

SHIRLEY JOAN DUNABLE EDDY

Shirley Joan Dunable Eddy, 88, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully, to be with the Lord on November 7, 2021.

Shirley was born on May 18, 1933 in Belmont, Ohio to the late Christopher and Viola Phillips Dunable. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her beloved husband,...

Nov 6, 2021

Sharon Lynne Parsons 80, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in her residence. She was born on February 23, 1941, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Phillips) Lucci. She was Methodist by faith, enjoyed classic television, word search puzzles and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Sharon is survived by...

Nov 4, 2021

James Earl Offord, 76 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 31, 1945, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Raymond E. and Edith (Henthorne) Offord.

James was a retired Lineman for AEP, a member of the AFLCIO-CLF, American Legion of Bridgeport, Sons of Italy in...

Nov 1, 2021

Olga Antoinette Battistelli, 93, of Martins Ferry, passed away, Monday, November 1, 2021, in Country Club Nursing Center. She was born on April 2, 1928, in Glendale, WV a daughter of the late Alexander and Laura (Pesta) Klihoff. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club. Olga was a manager at the McLure...

Oct 30, 2021

Howard L. Neer Sr, 89, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, passed away October 30, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born December 21, 1931, in Wheeling the son of the late Harry and Pearl (Nice) Neer.

Howard was retired from Nickles Bakery, Inc. on the assembly line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy...

Oct 29, 2021

Teresa Lee (Terri) Cramer, 56 of Reservoir Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away October 29, 2021, at Beacon House Assisted Living Center. She was born September 28, 1965, in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Walter and stepmother Carol (Rackham) Cramer of Steubenville.

She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 29, 2021

Our beautiful Matriarch, Evelyn Kasper Piccin, 94, passed peacefully in her home in Lansing, Ohio, Friday morning, October 29th, 2021.  She was born December 4th, 1926, in Blaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Apolonia (Niekro) and Andrew Kasper.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Oct 29, 2021

Edward W. Bell II 51, of Martins Ferry passed away Friday October 29, 2021, at OSU Wexner Medical Center Columbus. He was born July 22, 1970, in Martins Ferry a son of Edward and Shirley (Palmer) Bell of Colerain.

He was self employed in lawn maintenance, a veteran of the Gulf War in the US Navy, and...

Oct 27, 2021

Jerry West "JT" Tamburin, 61, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in his home.  He was born on January 14, 1960, in Wheeling a son of the late Charles and (Hattie) Tamburin and Cynthia (Coleman) Tamburin.  JT was a member and retired from the WV Laborers Union Local 1149 after over 20 years of service.  He was...

Oct 26, 2021

REGINA P. VANCE

Regina P. Vance, 63, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away at her home, October 26, 2021, with her family by her side.  Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on April 11, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Betty Palmer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Oct 25, 2021

James C. Dyer, 82, of Adena passed away Monday October 25, 2021, at Trinity West Hospital Steubenville. He was born January 11, 1939, in Moundsville, WV, a son of the late Willian L. and Alta M. (Baker) Dyer.

Jim was retired from Whiteside Chevrolet in St. Clairsville, and a member of the Bridgeport Foresters.

Jim...

Oct 25, 2021

Ronald W. McConnaughy 71, of Brookside, passed away Monday October 25, 2021, at his home. He was born June 13, 1950, in Wheeling, a son of the late William and Marie (Zeik) McConnaughy.

He was retired from St. Joseph Parish, a former employee of Romig Roofing, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst. He was...

Oct 25, 2021

JOHN CHARLES WHITELEY

John Charles Whiteley, of Quaker City, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, October 25, 2021, at the age of 60. He was born December 23, 1960 to Harriett (Neuhart) Whiteley and the late Charles Whiteley.

John was a lifelong farmer and longtime hauler of livestock.  Many lives were touched by this gentle, soft-spoken man....

Oct 23, 2021

ROBERT E. "LEAD FOOT" SHOWALTER

Robert E. "Lead Foot" Showalter, beloved husband, dad, and pap, passed away at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born May 21, 1947 in Sewellsville, Ohio to the late Robert and Daisy (Tipton) Showalter.  Also preceding Bob in death was his son, Robert Paul Showalter and infant granddaughter,...

Oct 23, 2021

Edna "Shirley" Archer, 87, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Park Health surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 21, 1933, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Ernest and Edna (Hendershot) Hill. Shirley was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Martins Ferry, worked for many years at the Martins Ferry Cable...

Oct 22, 2021

MICHAEL JOSEPH SULEK

Michael Joseph Sulek with family at his bedside, went home to be with his Lord, October 22, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. He was born to Martin and Theresa (Savaet) Sulek on March 31, 1928 in Lafferty, Ohio. Michael was one of 12 children born to this family.

In addition...