Obituaries

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,...

Sep 13, 2021

Brock Daniel Miller, 28 of Martins Ferry passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at the University Hospital of Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born May 13, 1993, in Wheeling, WV.

Brock is the son of Cindi (Burkhart) Glaser and the late James Miller.  He is survived by his sister Jenna Miller and niece Kora and the love of...

Sep 12, 2021

Frances (Miller) Martinkosky, 65, of Lansing, went on to be with the Lord on September 12, 2021. Frances lived a fulfilling life as a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a caring sister and a friend to many. She will be missed greatly for her immense love and compassion for others. As per the...

Sep 12, 2021

DAVID A. MCMILLEN

David A. McMillen, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away September 12, 2021 at Akron City Hospital.  He was born to the late Lowell and Lucille (Van Fossen) McMillen January 6, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia.  Also preceding David in death were his brothers, Stewart, Lowell, Jr., and Gary.

A logger by...

Sep 10, 2021

Pearl A. Roy, 95 of Center St. St. Clairsville passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Forest Hill Care Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio.  She was born April 20, 1926, in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Bilyeu)Henthorn.

In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her...

Sep 8, 2021

LOUIE J. MICHELLI

Louie J. Michelli, 76, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away September 8, 2021.  Born November 11, 1944 in Flushing, Ohio, he was the son of the late Louie and Effie Michelli.  Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Lori Ann Parrish and brother, Glen Gilmore.

Louie leaves a trail of wonderful memories...

Sep 5, 2021

JOSEPH RAY WINEMAN

Joseph Ray Wineman, 68, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at his home. September 5, 2021.  He was born March 4, 1953 in Bethesda, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Nereta (Stephen) Wineman. Also preceding Joe in death were brothers, Mitchell and Vincent Wineman.

A lifelong resident of Bethesda, Joe was a...