Obituaries

Oct 22, 2021

John Franklin Becca, 68, of Rayland, passed away Friday October 22, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 3, 1953, in Cleveland, OH a son of the late Charles and Joyce (Gilman) Becca.  He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, co-owner and general manager of the family business, Bec-wood Hills Golf Course, an avid...

Oct 22, 2021

Crystal Lee Brown, 64, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Trinity Hospital she was born on June 21, 1957, in Steubenville a daughter of the late Eugene and Nancy (Taylor) Crawford. Crystal loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking, nature, gardening, and cross stitching.

She is survived by her husband of...

Oct 21, 2021

LISA A. KUNTZMAN

Lisa A. Kuntzman, 59, passed away, October 21, 2021 at her home in Bethesda, Ohio.  She was born in Canton, Ohio, September 2, 1962 to the late Robert and Beverly (Weaver) Gusbar.  Preceding Lisa in death was her husband, Mark J. Kuntzman.

Deeply saddened and missed in so many ways are those...

Oct 21, 2021

Melissa Brienne Biehl, 53, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in her residence.  She was born on April 21, 1968, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Arthur and Judith (Mitchell) Biehl.  She enjoyed camping, nature and animals.

She is survived by her two daughters, Amanda Varner and Belinda Biehl; two brothers, David and...

Oct 17, 2021

Willard F. Marshall, 87 of St. Clairsville passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born August 16, 1934, in Short Creek, WV the son of the late Homer and Mildred (Raber) Marshall.

Willard was a retired Ironworker with Local #549, lifetime member of the NRA, and was a veteran of the US Army....

Oct 16, 2021

BRENDA P. BOWERSOCK

Brenda P. Bowersock of Barnesville, Ohio, left this world on October 16, 2021 at the age of 71, from her home, while surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born to the late George and Lois (Bates) Andrews on September 1, 1950.

She will join her brother, George W.  Andrews II and...

Oct 16, 2021

Bonnie Lucey, 65 of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully at her residence, Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born September 21, 1956, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Alison R. and Ruth (Casto) Leach.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jeremiah Lucey, Jr.

Bonnie was a...

Oct 15, 2021

Richard F. Johnson, 57 of Martins Ferry passed away at home on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born January 7, 1964, the son of the late Richard and Nancy (Truax) Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ryan Rungo.

Richard is survived by his wife Pamela S....

Oct 14, 2021

MARY ANN MCMILLEN

Mary Ann McMillen of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, October 14, 2021 at the age of 71.  She was born to Harold and Mary Ann (Zonker) Anderson on March 28, 1950 in Barnesville, Ohio.

She joins her husband, David; her parents; brothers, Raymond and Ernie; and sister, Linda, in Heaven.  She leaves cherished...

Oct 14, 2021

Richard P. Finney 62, of Cadiz passed away Thursday October 14, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born February 7, 1959, in Wheeling, a son of Richard E. and Carole (Lewis) Finney.

He was the owner and operator of Finney Automotive in Cadiz.

He is survived by his children Ajay Finney of Bridgeport, and Kenzie...

Oct 12, 2021

LARRY GEORGE "PICKLE" GREAR

Softly in the morning of October 12, 2021, Larry George "Pickle" Grear took the hand God offered him and quietly left us all.

Born October 12, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the grandson of the late John and Mattie Grear.  In addition to his grandparents, he was also preceded in...

Oct 11, 2021

Frances Jeanne Munn Pyle, 101 of Pleasant Grove passed away October 11, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 12, 1920, in Barton the daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie (Barton) Munn.

Jeanne worked for over 30 years for what is now PNC Bank, and the Peoples Savings Bank in Martins Ferry, Ohio. When...

Oct 11, 2021

LAURATTA MINNIE VICTORIA RONEVICH

Lauratta Minnie Victoria Ronevich, 68, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on October 11, 2021.  Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Olive (Rider) Hutchison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Ronevich in September of...

Oct 10, 2021

Frederick B. Collins Jr., U. S Air Force Veteran, age 75, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, October 24, 2021.He was born April 30, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Frederick and Susan Collins. Frederick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Collins, children; Brian Collins and Rebecca Collins, grandson; Holden Collins, and furry...

Oct 10, 2021

Antill, Kathy Oneda (Lasley) of Bellaire, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10th, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Kathy was born on August 12th, 1951, in Lebanon, Virginia the second child of the late Earl and Eileen (Fields) Lasley. In addition to her parents, she is...

Oct 10, 2021

Heather (Harrison)Lengyel, 49 of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Heather fought a lengthy battle from a terminal illness, she did not complain. As everyone who knew her loved her very much. She was an angel of God who will never be forgotten.

Heather was born...

Oct 10, 2021

PAUL JAMES TUCKER

Paul James Tucker, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Bannock, Ohio November 7, 1926 to the late Hugh and Freda Gauth Tucker. Together with his parents, preceding Paul in death was his daughter, Karen Taylor; sons, James and Michael Tucker; four brothers; and three sisters.

Oct 5, 2021

Sandra Kay Carney 79, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on August 14, 1942 in Mattoon, Ill. Sandra is the daughter of the late Roscoe A. and Lorraine (Wade) Poe.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry.

In addition...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph Kolvek, Jr. 74, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville.

Joe was born on September 7, 1947 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Znavor) Kolvek.

He was retired from the Zerox Corporation Robinson PA and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Joe was a devote member...

Oct 5, 2021

Rosella S. Mitchell, 81, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Wheeling on August 20, 1940, the only daughter of Louis and Elda (Turro) Frasnelli Sr.  Rose was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, retired from Citizens Bank, volunteered at the St. Francis Cabrini food pantry, and loved...