Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

Delores Darlene Hinkle, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at her home on December 6, 2025.  She was born on October 9, 1935, a daughter to the late Forest and Paulene (Tiber) Blon.

Delores was a housewife and a mother.  She loved being outside on her porch or gardening in the yard.  She enjoyed fishing and sitting...

Dec 4, 2025

Arthur 'Ed' Burley, 82, of Bethesda, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, December 4, 2025.  Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Alice (Hogue) Burley.

Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Burley; an infant son, Jeffery Burley; brother Kenny and grandsons Ryan...

Dec 4, 2025

Together Again,

David D. Simpson, 72 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling.  He was born on May 29, 1953, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Adams) Simpson.

David retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Yorkville...

Dec 3, 2025

Bonita "Bonnie" Gail Brewer, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1946, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Albright) Deitch. Bonnie was Presbyterian by faith, retired from Nickles Bakery after many years of service, and enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with her family...

Nov 30, 2025

Sara Lee (Foster) Danadic, 82 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.  She was born on October 11, 1943, in Barton, the daughter of the late William and Edna (Hughes) Foster.

Sara retired from the Union Street Station Restaurant in Bellaire, Ohio and was a member of...

Nov 27, 2025

Donna June Hall, 60, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away on November 27, 2025.  She was born on July 25, 1965 in Hialeah, Florida to the late Martha Wilkins.

Donna was a homemaker with a heart of gold.  She enjoyed helping people and was kind to everyone.  She loved being with her grandchildren and family.

In...

Nov 26, 2025

TOGETHER AGAIN

Alice (Biggs) Kempton 92, of Dillonvale, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025, at her home. On March 18, 1980, she asked Jesus to forgive her sins and come into her heart and become born again, Christen a child of God.

She was born September 8, 1933, in Barton, she...

Nov 25, 2025

Rosemary Jean Zelek, 89, of Adena, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Karvola) Koenig. Rosemary was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, owned and operated Sun Shop Tanning in Emerson and the Pizza House on State Route 250. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Nov 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fire Chief Mark S. Subasic at the age of 67. Mark left this world on November 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, sacrifice, service, and love. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy L. (Coss) Subasic.  He was born on June 26,...

Nov 23, 2025

On November 23, 2025, Heaven gained the most beautiful angel when JoAnn Koch went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn, a former resident of Martins Ferry, enjoyed 92 wonderful years of life with those she treasured more than anything in this world, her family. Anyone that knew her knew she was there...

Nov 22, 2025

Together Again,

Phyllis Yvonne (Taylor) Smith, 87 of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Sienna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 3, 1938, in Rayland, Ohio the daughter of the late James W. and Betty Francis (Ozenbaugh) Taylor.

Phyllis was retired from the Belmont Metropolitan Housing...

Nov 20, 2025

Larrry W. Prokes 74, of Colerain passed away Thursday November 20. 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1951, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Altgeld "Augie" and Lucille (Osteoski) Prokes.

He was a retired employee of Lash Paving in Colerain, a member of Colerain Fire and Rescue...

Nov 17, 2025

Marjorie Joan Korpon, 90 of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Belmont Manor.  She was born on April 12, 1935, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Charles Murray and Grace (St. Myers) Showalter.

Marjorie retired from the former Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company in the main office in Wheeling as a clerk. ...

Nov 17, 2025

Together Again,

Cathy Sue (Fox) Greer, 72 formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her daughter's house.  She was born on January 30, 1953, in St. Clairsville.  She was the daughter of the late Madison and Genevia (Reline) Fox.

Cathy retired from the Bob Evans Restaurant in St. Clairsville.  Her light...

Nov 12, 2025

Daniel Ray Mann, 83, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away at Wheeling Hospital on November 12, 2025.  He was born on July 9, 1942 in Bethesda, Ohio, a son to the late Orrie and Vesta (Truax) Mann.

Daniel was a coal miner and a Christian.  He graduated from Union Local High School where he held an unbeatable...

Nov 11, 2025

Together Again,

Robert Andrew Vargo, 96 of St. Clairsville, OH died peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Belmont Manor Care Center. Bob was born July 31, 1929 son of the late Rose and Steven Vargo . He retired from Picoma Industries in Martins Ferry, OH, ushered at Ohio State University home football games, worked at Jamboree in...

Nov 11, 2025

Keith Earl Crook, 62 of Flushing passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on February 5, 1963, in Wheeling, WV the son of Lawrence Dale and Eleanor (Raber) Crook, Sr.

Keith was Catholic by faith; he was employed as a pipefitter with Union Pipefitter Local Union #83.

In...

Nov 8, 2025

Doris Evelyn (Ketterman) Kittel, 95 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Park Health in St. Clairsville.  She was born on June 12, 1930, in Indiana, the daughter of the late, Walter and Sarah E. (Barnes) Ketterman.

She was a devout member of the former All Saints Church in Blaine and actively participated in the...

Nov 7, 2025

Carolyn Lynette Call, 97 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center/Valley Hospice.  She was born on April 9, 1928, in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Robert R. and Maude (Martin) Thomas.

Carolyn was a retired Postmaster for both the Mt. Pleasant Post Office and Maynard Post Office.  She...

Nov 6, 2025

Jody Eileen Hunter 76, of Dayton, formerly of Steubenville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Bethany Lutheran Village Nursing Center, Centerville. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marie (Boyd) Fields. She retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital after many years of service, loved traveling, Hallmark Christmas Movies,...