Obituaries

May 19, 2021

Evelyn Fay Hartung 95, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021 at Forest Hills Care Center St. Clairsville. She was born April 28, 1926 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ebert and Rosaltha (Donley) Schwender. She was a devoted housewife, a member of the 1st Church of Christ in St. Clairsville, also a member of SOAR....

May 19, 2021

Mary Tingler 98, of Farmington passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born July 31, 1922 in Blaine, a daughter of the late Louis and Julia Nagy. She was a retired press operator for Krasco Stamping Triadelphia, and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

May 18, 2021

In loving memory of Robert L. Krajnyak whom passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 84. Robert was born on May 12, 1937 in Gaylord, Ohio.

He enjoyed golf, travel, and spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted Husband, Father and Friend. He was preceded in death by his Mother Barbara,...

May 15, 2021

Evelyn "Jean" Jeannine Anderson, 92, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Park Health.  She was born on February 18, 1929 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Robert E. Wolfe and Hilda (Finnicum) Sole.  Jean was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry and worked at Ponderosa Steak House for many years....

May 10, 2021

Larry E. "Skivy" Skivolocke, 64 of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Alliance, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack, on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home.  He was born on October 3, 1956 in Alliance, to Louis E. and Erma J. (Viola) Skivolocke.  Larry graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and went on to Alliance High School where...

May 9, 2021

Cameron Lee Michael Rutan, infant son of Kera Cremeans and Terry Rutan Jr. passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Martins Ferry.  Cameron was Baptized Catholic.

He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Ciara Rutan and Ami Riley; a brother, Tyler Cremeans; paternal grandmother,...

May 7, 2021

Harold "Hap" Richard Eighme, 74, of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, May 7th, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital with family by his side.

He was born to parents Joseph and Geraldine Eighme, on February 9, 1947 in Bridgeport, Ohio. Harold graduated from Bridgeport High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Miami of Ohio where he...

May 6, 2021

Joseph Alan McCutcheon, 80, of St. Clairsville, died Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.  He was born September 15, 1940 in Wheeling to the late Eugene and Rose (Yansen) McCutcheon.  A 1958 graduate of WCCHS, Joe was an accomplished welder and metal craftsman.  After retiring from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Joe was able to share...

May 3, 2021

Ruth Naomi Alltop, 70, of Martins Ferry passed away, Monday, May 3, 2021 in her dear sister Denise's home, surrounded by her family in St. Clairsville.  She was born November 7, 1950 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Brown) Conaway.  She was Christian by faith.

Ruth is survived by her 2 daughters,...

May 2, 2021

Joan Lee Russell 80 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at her home. She was born November 1, 1940 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Laurent) Morgan. She was a retired School Teacher for Bridgeport High School, and a member of the State Retired Teachers. In addition to her parents, she was...

May 1, 2021

PATRICIA ANN EIKENBERRY

Patricia Ann Eikenberry, 69, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at her home, May 1, 2021.  She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia August 19, 1951 daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Stackpole) Crow.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Patricia's memory will stay forever in the hearts of those who survive;...

Apr 30, 2021

LOUISE K. (PACK) VEES

Louise K. (Pack) Vees, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away quietly, Friday morning, April 30, 2021.  Born July 5, 1930 in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter and one of five children, born to the late Leo and Mary (Crader) Pack.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 30, 2021

HOLLIS ALTON KEMP

Hollis Alton Kemp, 85, of Belmont, died peacefully April 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 10, 1935 to the late Warren and Hildred (Pryor) Kemp.  Also, preceding Hollis in death was his sister, Narita Buxton.

A member of the Church of Christ in Hunter, he was a...

Apr 28, 2021

Bruce Alan Smith, 62, of Tiltonsville, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on June 26, 1958 in Wheeling the only son of Judith (Hervol) Smith and the late George Smith.  Bruce was Christian by faith, employed by Mull Machine, enjoyed car races and NASCAR, archery and was an avid Steelers fan....

Apr 27, 2021

Gene "Buck" Kempton 90 of Dillonvale went to be with our Lord on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1930 in Jacksonville, OH, a son of the late Henry J. and Carmen A. (Mecum) Kempton. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, and a...

Apr 25, 2021

Paula H. Armstrong 87 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born January 28, 1934 in Summit Station, PA, a daughter of the late John and Anne (Fitzek) Riba. She was the founder and operator of Armstrong Catering and Shannon Place. Paula was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church...

Apr 24, 2021

FRANCES LOUISE FRALEY

Frances Louise Fraley, 86, of Belmont, Ohio, was welcomed home, April 24, 2021.  Born in Flushing, Ohio, November 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Fort) Staggs.

She now joins those who have preceded her in death; husband, Edison Fraley; parents, Frank and Dorothy Staggs; brother, William Staggs; and...

Apr 23, 2021

DEBRA MAE GREINER

Debra Mae Greiner, 59, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away April 23, 2021, at her home, with family by her side.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 21, 1962, daughter of Carroll and Donna (Kitzmiller) Brewer.

She leaves a trail of beautiful memories to those who survive; daughter, Carly Greiner of...

Apr 22, 2021

Norma M. Frank, born Harford, West Virginia on June 16, 1938 to Mary Virginia Roach and Norman Smith. Died April 22, 2021.

She was predeceased by her first husband, William E Thomas Sr and second Husband, Albert Frank. Also by her parents and the following siblings:

Herbert, David, and Sharon Sue Smith

She...

Apr 22, 2021

Mary Nikola Kefalos, 94, of St. Clairsville, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Forrest Hills Nursing Center.  She was born on August 17, 1926 in Bridgeport a daughter of the late Nickolas and Vasilico (Amaxis) Kefalos.  Mary was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giving Fountain and retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company....