Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Ernest Clouse Seabright, 88, of Bridgeport, passed away, Monday, October 4, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Wheeling on May 19, 1933, a son of the late Clyde and Edna (Clouse) Seabright Sr.  He served his country in the US Army, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and retired from T. & L. Supply, Wheeling....

Oct 3, 2021

Jesse Dean Pasco, 76 of Rayland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was born on January 28, 1945, in Hopewell, son of the late Albert and Luella (Meredith) Pasco. He was a Christian by faith, an active member of the Riverview Bible Church and served on the Board of Trustees at Salt Run...

Oct 3, 2021

Helen A. Skatula 91 of St. Clairsville formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday October 3, 2021, at Cumberland Point Care Center St. Clairsville. She was born September 27, 1930, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late William S. and Genevieve (Danehart) Kirkpatrick.

She was a retired Dietary Supervisor for the former OVMC Wheeling, and a member of...

Oct 2, 2021

Sandra Lee Andes 76, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday October 3, 2021, at her home. She was born August 28, 1945, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late James and Mary (Widmeyer) Swaton.

She was retired from McDonough Insurance Co. Wheeling, and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Bridgeport.

In addition...

Sep 30, 2021

Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Paul Jack Stubbs, passed away September 30, 2021 at Barnesville Hospital.  Born August 12, 1934 in Hendrysburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Winland) Stubbs.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Lou Stubbs; daughter, Lori Ann Stubbs; sisters,...

Sep 30, 2021

Martha Susan Beck 69 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 28, 1952, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Marion and Melba (Johnson) Robison.

Martha was retired from the Chapter Square Laundry Mat in Bridgeport and the Wal-Mart of Moundsville.  She loved her...

Sep 30, 2021

MARY ELIZABETH POLAND ORR

Mary Elizabeth Orr, 96, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away September 30, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Fairpoint, Ohio on December 12, 1924 to parents, Harry and Lucy (Dayton) Poland.

She was greeted by her loved ones who preceded her in death;...

Sep 29, 2021

Mary Louise Zaney, 93, of Granville, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in Wesley Woods Nursing Center, New Albany, OH.  She was born in Wheeling on November 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Miller V. Smith and Bessie (Beihl) Hempelman.  She was a devout member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, the...

Sep 28, 2021

Larry Sigmond "Ziggy" Nowakowski, 60, of Colerain, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Bellaire on August 7, 1961, a son of Wanda (Morris) Stropki and the late Larry Nowakowski.  Larry was a member of the St. Clairsville Church of Christ, enjoyed bowling, was an avid football fan and loved his weekly dinners...

Sep 25, 2021

Koehyn Allen Cusick, a beautiful, loving, 18 months old angel passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Ruby Medical Center, Morgantown.  He was born in Wheeling on March 6, 2020, a son of James and Mariah (Barnhart) Cusick.  He was a loving, bright and happy boy, he showed his feelings through his expressions.  He loved his family, Moana Disney...

Sep 25, 2021

MARTHA L. WADE

Peacefully in the morning of September 25, 2021, Martha Wade, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away.  She was born January 19, 1927 in Bethesda, Ohio, to the late Everett and Alice (Nabb) Turner.

Together with her parents, Martha will be greeted by her husband of 71 years, Charles "Don" Wade and sisters,...

Sep 23, 2021

SANDRA K. "SANDY" SMOLIRA

Sandra K. "Sandy" Smolira, 76, of Bethesda, Ohio, was welcomed into the hands of her Lord, September 23, 2021.  She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, January 17, 1945 to the late Charles and Melba (Coe) Belyk.

Preceding Sandy in death was her best friend and husband of 54 years, Joe...

Sep 23, 2021

Ann Marie "Amy" Sammeth, 85, of Barton, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on May 15, 1936, in Blaine a daughter of the late, John and Mary (Pollock) Gerevics.  She was a member of St. Joseph and enjoyed baking and cooking.

She is survived by 3 sons, Don (Colleen Sammeth, Ronald...

Sep 20, 2021

Robert Nowakowski, 82, of Bridgeport, died Monday, September 20, 2021, in his residence.  He was born on July 2, 1939, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Sigmond and Anna (Mirczak) Nowakowski.  Bob served his country in the United States Air Force, enjoyed gardening, cooking and bowling.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Bernie...

Sep 19, 2021

Michael Panepucci, 74 years of age and at the height of his mediocre career, passed away Sunday September 19th, 2021.  Mike never met a stranger in his life. His booming laugh and voice could fill a room. You could hear him well before you could see him.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Dante, and...

Sep 17, 2021

Well, I'm here.  You know, Heaven.  At 66, I got here a lot sooner than I had planned but then I remembered, it was never my plan, it was always His.

And it was really easy to get in, too!  Because I had accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior a long time ago, He met me...

Sep 16, 2021

Martha Louise Klier, 93 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Forest Hills Care Center, St. Clairsville, she was formerly of Barton.  She was born on September 27, 1927, in Barton, a daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Worrell) Carter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Sep 15, 2021

Thomas William Pierce 74, formerly of Mingo Junction passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Continuing Health Care in Cuyahoga Falls.  He was born March 27, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio.  He was the son of the late William N. and Eleanor (Roberts) Pierce

Tom was a graduate of Point Park College in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was...

Sep 15, 2021

NINA MAUDE CHRISTMAN

Nina Maude Christman, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born on May 5, 1933, to the late Charles W. and Pearl Dunfee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Jane Howiler and Daisy Dunfee; infant brother; and brother-in-law,...

Sep 15, 2021

Louis Alexander Dvoracek, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Wheeling on August 24, 1954, a son of the late Louis and Sonja (Dorada) Dvoracek.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, retired from the Wheeling Police Department after 26 years of service,...