Obituaries

Dec 13, 2021

RICK ALLEN MCCLEARY

Rick Allen McCleary, 60, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away after a long illness. He was born April 27, 1961, in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late Walter A. McCleary and Catherine J. (Rogers) Vaughn.

Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Harlan and grandparents, Craig and Ida Rogers. His memory...

Dec 13, 2021

Dawn Michele Beranek, 48, of Dennison, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, in Aultman Hospital.  She was born on April 2, 1973, in Bellaire a daughter of Debra (Battlochi) Beranek and the late Carl T. Beranek Sr.

She was a Nurse Practitioner at Matrix Medical LLC., and Methodist by faith.  Dawn attended OSU for 2 years, earned...

Dec 13, 2021

Gladys Jane Murray Helt, 82 of Bridgeport, Passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in her residence.  She was born February 15, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, to the late Dora (Watkinson) and Albert Murray. Graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1957. Former Executive Director of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. Retired from American...

Dec 12, 2021

Carl T. Beranek Sr., 69, of Dillonvale, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.  He was born on March 12, 1952, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Litva) Beranek.  Carl retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville after 35 years and was Catholic by faith.  He loved camping at Seneca Lake, all the people that camped...

Dec 12, 2021

NATHANAEL ROSS HICKENBOTTOM

AGE 37 – December 18, 1983 – DECEMBER 12, 2021

Nathanael Hickenbottom passed away at his home, early Sunday morning. He is a soul that will certainly be missed by many, near and far. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Marcy Hickenbottom of 15 years. Also, his two daughters, Sabrina 15...

Dec 12, 2021

Duly Pafcoff, 93 of Pickerington Ohio entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his home in Pickerington. Born on October 25, 1928, in Dillonvale; the son of Mike and Mary (Meta) Pafcoff.

Duly retired in July of 1988 from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a veteran and served honorably in the...

Dec 12, 2021

Kelly Jo Green 58, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday December 12, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born June 7, 1963, in Wheeling, a daughter of Helen (Wensyel) Green of Bridgeport and the late Samuel Green.

She was an employee of Wheeling Island Gaming Casino, and an avid animal lover.

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Dec 12, 2021

Daniel Moore 51, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday December 12, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was November 17, 1970, in Redondo Beach, Cal, son of Ocie (Bell) Moore of Martins Ferry and the late Robert "Bob" Moore.

He was a draftsman by trade, he loved wood working, and traveling with his wife,...

Dec 11, 2021

Leona M. Morse 91, of Dillonvale passed away Saturday December 11, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 25, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Karasack) Sowers.

She was a retired supervisor for the former Kellar Glove Factory in Martins Ferry, she was head site master for Prime Time for...

Dec 10, 2021

Edward E. Watkins Jr., 84 passed away peacefully at Reynolds Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born January 2, 1937, the son of the late Edward Sr. and Edith Watkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann.

Ed was a member of...

Dec 10, 2021

Ralph Earl "Kit" Mussard passed on to his eternal home surrounded in thoughts and prayer of his loving wife Shirley Jean Mussard and family on December 10, 2021. Kit was born March 12, 1936, in Martins Ferry, OH to Ralph Earl and Edythe Knight Mussard whom preceded him in death along with brothers Robert Mussard, Roy Mussard, In-laws Cecil...

Dec 9, 2021

JOHN A. CYBULSKI

John A. Cybulski of Belmont, Ohio, passed away December 9, 2021 at the age of 61.  He was born to Albert Cybulski and the late Luwenia (Winski) Cybulski on June 18, 1960, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

In addition to his mother, John was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeffrey and...

Dec 9, 2021

Ruth L. Dennis-Gross 85, of Shadyside formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday December 9, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 23, 1936, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Harry L. and Edith I. (Loy) Dennis.

She was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School, and the Ruth Brant School of Nursing in...

Dec 7, 2021

Sara Louise Spinetti, 94, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Earl H. and Hazel (James) Stullenburger.

Sara was a Protestant by faith and retired from her business, Snodgrass Tours, as a travel agent.

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Dec 6, 2021

CRISTI LYNN KALINOWSKI

Cristi Lynn Kalinowski, 58, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 6, 1963 to Nancy Herbert Stack and the late Clifford D. Stack, Jr. Also preceding Cristi in death was her sister, Amy Stack; maternal and paternal grandparents; and her special friend,...

Dec 5, 2021

Daniel Walter Ellis, 77, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born July 22, 1944, in Martins Ferry a son of the late William Earl and Nellie (Dugan) Ellis. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martin Ferry Plant after working for 37 years. He gave 17 years of service to our country in the Navy...

Dec 4, 2021

Verlyn V. Holt 98 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday December 4, 2021, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home Johnstown, Ohio. She was born October 28, 1923, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Carl B. and Mary (Berry) Conway.

She was a retired employee of OVMC hospital with 33 years of service, a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church,...

Dec 3, 2021

Clifford "Shorty" Calvin Jackson Jr., 60, of Clarington passed away Friday, December 2, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on March 16, 1961, in Wheeling a son of the late, Clifford and Patricia (Higgs) Jackson Sr.

Shorty is survived by his wife, Sarah (Bell) Jackson; a daughter, Barbara (Susan) Ice; sons, Jamie Jackson, Josh...

Dec 2, 2021

JOHN RICHARD ANDREWS

John Richard Andrews, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away December 2, 2021.

Born October 4, 1937 in Woodsfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Lois (Bates) Andrews and one of seven children with which the family was blessed.  Also preceding John in death were his daughter, Penny Lee...

Dec 2, 2021

Dorothy L. (Capito) Edwards, 84 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1937, in Bellaire, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert E. and Willard Lee Capito Biggs.

Dorothy was retired from the Bridgeport School District as an Assistant Guidance Counselor.

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