Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

John L. Gdula, 86, of Bridgeport, OH., passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was the son of the late Ignatz and Violet (Jendrusik) Gdula. He was born August 30, 1934, in Midway, OH.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Frank Paul, Frank Carl,...

Aug 22, 2021

Violet "Vi" Marie Neal, 93 of Canton, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Vi was born February 2, 1928.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest Thrasher and Hazel (Anthony) (Thrasher) Hartfile.

Vi was preceded in death by her loving husband Tim Neal...

Aug 21, 2021

Margaret L. Laipple, 88 of St. Clairsville, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Marion (Cullen) Stewart.  She was born March 14, 1933, in Wheeling, WV.

She was preceded in death by her infant son.

Margaret was a retired school Teacher for the...

Aug 18, 2021

Donald Matthews, 80 of Rayland, passed away, August 18, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on November 7, 1939, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Harold V. Matthews and Beatrice E. (Coss) Matthews.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed by the Township of...

Aug 16, 2021

Diana Sue Marr 66, of Commercial Drive, Bridgeport, formerly of Bellaire, passed away, August 16, 2021, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 11, 1955, in Glenco, Ohio.  She is the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Mosser) Seever.

She was Methodist by Faith.

She is survived by sisters, Alice Brown...

Aug 13, 2021

ESTHER SHEPHERD

With her family by her side, Esther Shepherd passed away at her home in Freeport Ohio on August 13, 2021, at the age of 90

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry and daughter, Cathy Marie.

She was born on August 7, 1931 in Windsor, England to David and...

Aug 13, 2021

Charles "Tuba" George Kerner, 71, of Dillovale, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, in his residence.  He was born on September 22, 1949, the only child of the late George and Bertha Kerner.  He was a past member of the Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department and the Dillonvale Firemen's Club.  He was also an avid camper at Seneca Lake Resorts,...

Aug 13, 2021

Kathryn "Kathy" Lynn Reed, 57, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, in UPMC Montifiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on June 13, 1964, in Martins Ferry a daughter of Betty (Briggs) Douglas and the late Leslie Douglas.  Kathy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and loved swimming, long walks, gardening, and preparing family dinners.

Aug 8, 2021

Dorothy Eileen "Pat" (Hatcher) Wesley

Dorothy Eileen "Pat" (Hatcher) Wesley, 94, of Belmont, Ohio, passed over Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Wheeling, WV with family by her side. She was born at Chestnut Level, near Belmont, Ohio on September 14, 1926 to the late Louis E and Mildred V (White) Hatcher.

In addition to her...

Aug 7, 2021

HOWARD L. DAVIS

Howard L. Davis, 87, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away, August 7, 2021.  He was born August 16, 1933 in Bannock, Ohio, son of the late Floyd and Hilda Davis.

Also preceding Howard in death was his wife of 63 years, Betty Davis; brother, Lloyd Davis; sisters, Evelyn Metts and Harriett Fisher

Aug 7, 2021

TO GETHER AGAIN:

Robert J. Ray of St. Clairsville, passed away at Liza's Place surrounded by family on August 7, 2021.

He was born November 14, 1934, in Wheeling. He was the son of John Ray and Lillie (Porter) Ray.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Margaret (Hadsell)...

Aug 5, 2021

KEVIN E. DOTY

Kevin E. Doty, 53, of Batesville, Ohio, passed away at his home, August 5, 2021.  He was born in Chico, California on November 30, 1967 to the late Charles "Sonny" and Yvonne "Kay" (Henman) Doty.  Also preceding Kevin in death was his sister, Sheila Howell.

He was a self-employed carpenter, enjoying the...

Aug 5, 2021

A life well lived…That was our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great-Great Grandma and friend, Wanda Lee Ryan Monteleone, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 5, 2021, at Rolling hills Care Center, Bridgeport, Ohio, the place she called home.

She was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by her mother Beryl Keenan Dean, her father...

Aug 5, 2021

Agnes Marie Mehlman, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Bridgeport on October 30, 1933, a daughter of the late Clyde Brown and Mildred (Yarek) Nagy.  Agnes was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church and retired from the Martins Ferry School District after many...

Aug 2, 2021

Richard "Pumpsie" Lee Henry, 74, of Dillonvale, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Liza's Place.  He was born on March 26, 1947, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Raymond and Thelma (Kramer) Henry.  He served his country in the United States Army, retired from the Buckeye Local School System where he was a schoolteacher for...

Aug 1, 2021

Philip Plumby, 95, formerly of Yorkville, Ohio passed away at Belmont Manor, Sunday, August 1, 2021.  He was born December 11, 1925, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  He was the son of the Late Phil Plumby and Rose (Sabatino) Plumby.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his loving...

Aug 1, 2021

James A. Lampasone, 48 of Highland Street., Rayland, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born February 14, 1973.  James is the son of James S. Lampasone and Monalee Greco.

He was Catholic by faith.

James is survived by his loving wife Dawn Lampasone, children, Angelina...

Aug 1, 2021

Margaret "Margie" Leatha McFarland, 71, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on April 3, 1950, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Charles T. and Margaret (Kadar) Moore.  Margie worked as an investigator for the Wheeling Island Gaming Center and was a member of the Martins Ferry...

Jul 30, 2021

Samuel Clinton Lofton, Jr., 76, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Berea and Bridgeport, Ohio passed away with his family at his side on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home.

Sam was born August 21, 1944 in the Martins Ferry Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio, the first of two children; a son of the late Samuel Clinton,...

Jul 29, 2021

Cheryl Lou Bennett, 64, of Rayland, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Trinity Hospital.  She was born on June 30, 1957, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late, George and Ina (Ferrell) Post.  Cheryl was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading.

She is survived by her 3...