Obituaries

Jun 25, 2021

CAROL S. OILER

Carol S. Oiler, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2021.  Born in Columbus, Ohio August 3, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Martha (Edwards) McFarland.  Also preceding Carol in death was her brother, Phil McFarland.

Carol's memory will always be treasured by those who survive;...

Jun 25, 2021

Cody Matthew Griffith 21 years old of Adena, Ohio, beloved son of Chuck and Tracy Griffith passed unexpectedly doing what he loved Friday, June 25, 2021.

Cody was born January 20, 2000, at Wheeling Hospital Wheeling, WV.  He was a graduate of BLHS.  He was employed at Mountain State Carbon Follansbee, WV shortly after graduating High School....

Jun 23, 2021

Mark Allen Anderson, 64, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his residence.  Mark was born on October 1, 1956, in Martins Ferry.  He was a son of the late Fay and Evelyn "Jean" (Wolfe) Anderson.

Mark worked in law enforcement beginning his service with the Belmont County Sheriff's Department. He later served the village...

Jun 22, 2021

GEORGIA IRENE BLAKE WEST

Georgia Irene Blake West, 94, formerly of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, June 22, 2021.  Born in Belmont, Ohio on June 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Esther Blake.

Preceding Georgia in death was her husband, Cecil "Red" West; grandson, Jerry Paboucek; and siblings, June, Jean, Melba,...

Jun 19, 2021

JUSTIN CADE KRENZELAK

Justin Cade Krenzelak, 27, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly, June 19, 2021.  Born in Bellaire, Ohio, October 21, 1993, he was the son of Carlo G. Krenzelak, Jr. and Kimberly J. Sullivan.

Preceding Justin in death was his maternal grandmother, Ada Mae Speicher and paternal grandmother, Penny Rush Morris.

Jun 18, 2021

Virginia Rose Dolfi 83, Adena passed away Friday June 18, 2021, at Sienna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Adena. She was born September 27, 1937, in Yorkville, a daughter of the late Gabor and Elizabeth (Markavich) Suto. She was a retired employee of A&P Grocery Store, an active pillar member of Yorkville Methodist Church, and her love for cats....

Jun 18, 2021

Margaret Zelenitz, 93, of St. Clairsville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on December 27, 1927, in Lafferty a daughter of the late Jack and Angelina (Delorenzo) Durante.  Margaret was Catholic by faith; a former co-owner of the Blaine Restaurant, worked at the Phillip Stamping Company for many years and enjoyed cooking, baking...

Jun 17, 2021

Geraldine Marie Ricker, 97, of Colerain, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Bridgeport on June 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (O'Malley) Weekley.  She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Society.  Geraldine graduated from the Wheeling Hospital...

Jun 14, 2021

Delma Catherine Goff, 82, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, in Liza's Place.  She was born in Martins Ferry on January 18, 1939, a daughter of the late Chester and Delma (Hawley) Matz.   Delma was a member of the Bridgeport Church of God, retired from the United Bank and enjoyed reading.

She is survived by...

Jun 13, 2021

Emma Katherine Gilbert 103 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at the home of her daughter. She was born December 29, 1917 in Scotch Ridge, a daughter of the late Earl and Alice (Major) Finney. She was a domestic engineer, and a member of Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 11, 2021

Deborah Sue Hill, 66 of Martins Ferry, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, June 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her home.  Debbie was a caring wife, mother, aunt, sister and friend.  She was born to the late Erma and Raymond Canter on November 5, 1954.  Debbie married her late husband, Jack Hill on April 14,...

Jun 11, 2021

Aimee G. Robinson 64, of Sunset Heights passed away Friday June 11, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic. She was born May 9, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph W. "Smitty" and Mary Catherine "Kitty" (Flynn) Smith. She was retired from Thermal Manufacturing in Colerain, and the former Owner and Operator of Floral Designs in Bellaire. She...

Jun 10, 2021

Tyler Jon Singleton 27 of Mount Pleasant passed away Thursday June 10, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born March 23, 1994, in Virginia Beach, VA, a son of Teresa (Harvey) Singleton and the late Carl Singleton. He was self-employed, and a Catholic by faith. Tyler loved to sing and play his guitar he had...

Jun 9, 2021

JOHN CARL WHARTON

On June 9, 2021, John Carl Wharton, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio, was reunited with his wife, Beverly in Heaven.

John was born at his family home at 60520 Hunter-Bethesda Road, Bethesda, Ohio on February 12, 1938, to the late, J. Merle and Thelma (McKinley) Wharton and was one of three children welcomed...

Jun 9, 2021

June Ann Keszler 49 of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was born January 29, 1972, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late David and Willa (Lemmon) Linn. June was an employee of Wheeling Hospital, and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 7, 2021

Richard Joseph Kyanko passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on November 17, 1942, son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Yuhasz) Kyanko.

Beyond his family, who loved him dearly, Richard will be missed by those he worked with across Cleveland as a longtime business...

May 31, 2021

Jo Elaine Smith, 73, of Arlington, VA formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington.  She was born in Martins Ferry on January 11, 1948 a daughter of the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Raies) Tuttle.  She attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington DC worked for many years for financial institutions in...

May 30, 2021

Deborah Kay Sarko, 68, of Martins Ferry, passed away, Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Belmont Manor.  She was born in Martins Ferry on June 17, 1952 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Brown) Conaway.

Deby is survived by her son, Raymond Sarko Jr.; 3 grandchildren, Joseph A. (Taryn), Wesley F. and Ashley M. Sarko; 2...

May 26, 2021

THOMAS H. WARNER

Thomas H. Warner, 57, of Quaker City, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, May 26, 2021. He was born in Barnesville, Ohio, May 15, 1964 to Richard Warner and the late Janet Boston Warner.

Working in the construction industry, Tom was very mechanically skilled and creative and was an avid outdoorsman.  Tom's greatest time...

May 23, 2021

CHESTER KINNEY

Chester Kinney, 92, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at Liza's Place on May 23, 2021.

He was born to Chester and Nell (Moore) Kinney on February 13, 1929 in Barnesville, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Kinney, with whom he has now...