Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

JAMES T. RONEVICH

James T. Ronevich, 36, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at his home September 4, 2021.  Born February 10, 1985 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the middle child of Lauratta Ronevich. Also preceding James in death were his maternal grandparents, Earl and Olive Hutchison.

Holding James' memory close to their hearts are...

Sep 4, 2021

Donald Irvine East 70, of St. Clairsville, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on February 24, 1951, in Martins Ferry a son of the late, James East and Maxine (Irvine) Barricklow.  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and enjoyed collecting firearms.

He is survived by his...

Sep 1, 2021

EVALEEN B. SHIPLEY

Evaleen B. Shipley, 96, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Center.  She was born October 14, 1924, daughter of the late Earl and Erma (Hamilton) Brooks.

She was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ in Barnesville.

She was...

Aug 31, 2021

Leonard Stephen Moore Jr., 58, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Belmont Manor.  He was born on August 5, 1963, in Steubenville a son of the late Leonard Moore Sr. and Beatrice (Geiger) Gustina.  Leonard enjoyed playing his guitar, euchre, and taking care of his aquarium.  He had a great sense of humor, liked his...

Aug 31, 2021

BARBARA JANE GORNICK

On August 31, 2021, Barbara Jane Gornick, 83, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully, to be with the Lord.

She was born to the late Michael and Frances (Cheslock) Ogershok in Dorseyville, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1937.  Barb was also preceded by her husband, Sylvester Gornick, Jr. in 1993 and brothers, John...

Aug 30, 2021

Kathy Irene Dayton 62, lost her battle to cancer on Monday, August 30, 2021 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. With pureness in heart and positivity that could move mountains, Kathy was a woman of strength, endurance and above all, LOVE. Although she was just over 5 foot tall, she towered everyone with her uplifting perspectives. It was...

Aug 29, 2021

Allen Roth, 81 of Brookside, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.  He was born October 3, 1939, in Maynard, Ohio the son of the late Henry Roth and Louise (Burka) Roth.

Allen was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne (Sobota) Roth.  He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Beech Bottom.

He was a...

Aug 28, 2021

CLAYTON J. TEMPLE

Softly in the morning of August 28, 2021, Clayton J. Temple, heard a gentle call and took the hand God offered him and quietly left us all.  He now joins his infant child, Gabriel and grandmother, Edith Ball.

Born June 18, 1986 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Clayton was the son of Harlen...

Aug 26, 2021

Linda Grace Provenzano, 72, of Colerain, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born in Wheeling on March 31, 1949, the only child of the late John and Adelaide (Tunt) Maguire.  Linda was a member of the Relevant Worship Center.  She was a former dedicated member of the Lancaster Chapel UMC where she...

Aug 26, 2021

Roberta E. Phillips, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in he home.  She was born on February 25, 1932, in Dun Glen a daughter of the late Wilbur and Gaynelle (Shepherd) Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Phillips; a son, Paul Phillips; a stepson, Albert Phillips; 4 brothers, Howard, Melvin,...

Aug 26, 2021

VERNON E. VAN DYNE

In the quiet morning of August 26, 2021, Vernon E. Van Dyne passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio on March 11, 1934 to John and Mary (Burkhart) Van Dyne who preceded him in death.  Also preceding Vernon in death was his son, Paul Van Dyne,...

Aug 26, 2021

Iris R. Creager 95, of Martins Ferry died Thursday August 26, 2021, at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born August 13, 1926, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late George J. and Elizabeth (Sommer) Rinderer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Alice Beale.

She was...

Aug 25, 2021

Dorothy Thurnes, 92, of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 25 at Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alliance, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Richard, and her sons, Troy and Dean. A daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia Lewandoski, Dorothy was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy...

Aug 25, 2021

David H. Maguire, 68, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on August 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late William and Clara Maguire. He was born March 25, 1953 in Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Jim Maguire, and his sister Evada...

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...