Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Elsie Karen Padgelek, 71, of Tiltonsville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on November 2, 1949 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mildred (Parsons) Winters.  She was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 30 years, was a Methodist by faith, and loved listening to 'oldies' music. In addition...

Apr 5, 2021

William "Bill" D. Embrey, Jr., 62, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away April 5th, 2021 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Wheeling with his family by his side.

He was born August 10th, 1958, in Bellville, IL, a son of the late William D. and Margaret (Veath) Embrey Sr.

Bill was a truck driver for Baylor Trucking...

Apr 4, 2021

Charles Otis Thomas Sr., 64, of Tiltonsville, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1956 in Bellaire a son of the late Ed and Virginia (Wolfe) Thomas. Chuck enjoyed long car rides and spending time with his children and grandchildren, whom he loved.

He is survived by his...

Apr 4, 2021

Charles Otis Thomas Sr., 64, of Tiltonsville, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  He was born on October 31, 1956 in Bellaire a son of the late Ed and Virginia (Wolfe) Thomas.  Chuck enjoyed long car rides and spending time with his children and grandchildren, whom he loved.

He is survived by his...

Apr 4, 2021

Diane (Doughty) Antonacci, 74, of Dillonvale, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Harrison Community Hospital.  She was born on October 3, 1946 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late, George and Ruth (Schwender) Doughty.  She retired from the Seneca Petroleum Company; enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, car shows and Nascar.  She was also the editor of the Northwest...

Apr 1, 2021

David Randall Culler, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton.  He was born in Weirton, WV on January 4, 1948 a son of the late, Robert W. and Cora E. (Dennis) Culler.

Dave is survived by his wife, Sallie (Hertler) Culler; a son, Jay Culler; a daughter, Noel (Bruno)...

Mar 30, 2021

Pastor Kenneth H. "Kenn" Sickle:

passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the age of 68.  He was born on November 10, 1952, the only child of the late William H. and Evelyn Matheas Sickle of Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

Kenn is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years,...

Mar 26, 2021

Thomas Richard Morgan, 72, of Bridgeport, died Friday, March 26th, 2021 at his home.  Tom was born on March 17th, 1949 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Laurent) Morgan.  He was a retired steel worker, lover of Lionel Trains, his daily walks at the Ohio Valley Mall and West Liberty Basketball.

He...

Mar 25, 2021

William D. Brown, 82, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away March 25, 2021 at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville, OH.

He was born April 10, 1938, in Weirton, a son of the late Lewis and Lorene (Veal) Brown.

William was Weir Highschool class of 1955 Valedictorian.  He was a retired foreman and pipefitter for Weirton...

Mar 25, 2021

ALMEDA I. HESKETT

Quietly in the early morning of March 25, 2021, Almeda Heskett, 89, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away. She was born October 7, 1931 in New Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Pat and Mary (Pastva) Palumbo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Doty and Shirley Gregg....

Mar 24, 2021

Thomas Edward Bumbico Sr., 61, of Yorkville Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Tom was born on February 2, 1960 in Martins Ferry, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Bumbico Sr., mother, Betty Peterman Bumbico, and brothers, Nicholas Jr. and Robert.

Tom worked as a pipe fitter...

Mar 24, 2021

Leslie Dale Norman 70, of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at his home. He was born September 27, 1950 in Bellaire, a son of the late Lloyd and Lola (Skinner) Norman. He was a Baptized Christian and retired from Conrail Railroad. He was preceded in death by his son Jeremy Norman, his siblings Robert Norman, Mary...

Mar 24, 2021

Thomas Edward Bumbico Sr., 61, of Yorkville Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Tom was born on February 2, 1960 in Martins Ferry, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Bumbico Sr., mother, Betty Peterman Bumbico, and brothers, Nicholas Jr. and Robert.

Tom worked as a pipe fitter...

Mar 24, 2021

Ronald Neal Milner, 75, of Rayland, Ohio passed away March 24, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 11, 1945 to the late Robert Neal and Helen (Love) Milner of Waterford, OH. Ronald was a US Army Veteran, serving his country in Vietnam. His career was spent as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Ohio Operating Engineers Local...

Mar 23, 2021

NALINI HEMA SAMUEL

Nalini Hema Samuel, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Dr. Addison and Ranee Samuel. Nalini enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her...

Mar 23, 2021

Harry Allen Grimm, 78, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Liza's Place.  He was born on April 8, 1942 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Harry L. and Virginia M. (Phillips) Grimm.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, graduated from Bridgeport High School Class of 1960, worked for Bearings Inc...

Mar 23, 2021

George E. Konikowski, 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away March 23, 2021 at his home.

He was born September 9, 1934, in Hamtramck, MI, a son of the late Leo and Helen (Moleski) Konikowski.

George was a former plant manager for Centre Foundry in Warwood, WV, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Mar 23, 2021

Maureen Flowers, 82 of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on October 24, 1938 in Bellaire a daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Metzger) McCreary.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and also the Catholic Women's Club.  Maureen enjoyed raising roses and mums.  She also ran...

Mar 22, 2021

Guy Simon Allen, 79, of Paden City, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away March 22, 2021 at Sistersville General Hospital.

He was born April 28, 1941, in Woodsfield, OH, a son of the late Harley and Mary (Stewart) Allen.

Guy was a retired crane operator for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and was a Christian...

Mar 22, 2021

John Lawrence Baker Jr., 65, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on May 22, 1955 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, John L. and Jacqueline (Wilson) Baker Sr.  John attended the River View Bible Church, was a member of the Sportsman Club and was an Avid Pittsburgh Steelers...