Obituaries

Aug 13, 2021

Charles "Tuba" George Kerner, 71, of Dillovale, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, in his residence.  He was born on September 22, 1949, the only child of the late George and Bertha Kerner.  He was a past member of the Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department and the Dillonvale Firemen's Club.  He was also an avid camper at Seneca Lake Resorts,...

Aug 13, 2021

Kathryn "Kathy" Lynn Reed, 57, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, in UPMC Montifiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on June 13, 1964, in Martins Ferry a daughter of Betty (Briggs) Douglas and the late Leslie Douglas.  Kathy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and loved swimming, long walks, gardening, and preparing family dinners.

Aug 8, 2021

Dorothy Eileen "Pat" (Hatcher) Wesley

Dorothy Eileen "Pat" (Hatcher) Wesley, 94, of Belmont, Ohio, passed over Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Wheeling, WV with family by her side. She was born at Chestnut Level, near Belmont, Ohio on September 14, 1926 to the late Louis E and Mildred V (White) Hatcher.

In addition to her...

Aug 7, 2021

HOWARD L. DAVIS

Howard L. Davis, 87, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away, August 7, 2021.  He was born August 16, 1933 in Bannock, Ohio, son of the late Floyd and Hilda Davis.

Also preceding Howard in death was his wife of 63 years, Betty Davis; brother, Lloyd Davis; sisters, Evelyn Metts and Harriett Fisher

Aug 7, 2021

TO GETHER AGAIN:

Robert J. Ray of St. Clairsville, passed away at Liza's Place surrounded by family on August 7, 2021.

He was born November 14, 1934, in Wheeling. He was the son of John Ray and Lillie (Porter) Ray.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Margaret (Hadsell)...

Aug 5, 2021

KEVIN E. DOTY

Kevin E. Doty, 53, of Batesville, Ohio, passed away at his home, August 5, 2021.  He was born in Chico, California on November 30, 1967 to the late Charles "Sonny" and Yvonne "Kay" (Henman) Doty.  Also preceding Kevin in death was his sister, Sheila Howell.

He was a self-employed carpenter, enjoying the...

Aug 5, 2021

A life well lived…That was our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great-Great Grandma and friend, Wanda Lee Ryan Monteleone, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 5, 2021, at Rolling hills Care Center, Bridgeport, Ohio, the place she called home.

She was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by her mother Beryl Keenan Dean, her father...

Aug 5, 2021

Agnes Marie Mehlman, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Bridgeport on October 30, 1933, a daughter of the late Clyde Brown and Mildred (Yarek) Nagy.  Agnes was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church and retired from the Martins Ferry School District after many...

Aug 2, 2021

Richard "Pumpsie" Lee Henry, 74, of Dillonvale, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Liza's Place.  He was born on March 26, 1947, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Raymond and Thelma (Kramer) Henry.  He served his country in the United States Army, retired from the Buckeye Local School System where he was a schoolteacher for...

Aug 1, 2021

Philip Plumby, 95, formerly of Yorkville, Ohio passed away at Belmont Manor, Sunday, August 1, 2021.  He was born December 11, 1925, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  He was the son of the Late Phil Plumby and Rose (Sabatino) Plumby.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his loving...

Aug 1, 2021

James A. Lampasone, 48 of Highland Street., Rayland, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born February 14, 1973.  James is the son of James S. Lampasone and Monalee Greco.

He was Catholic by faith.

James is survived by his loving wife Dawn Lampasone, children, Angelina...

Aug 1, 2021

Margaret "Margie" Leatha McFarland, 71, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on April 3, 1950, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Charles T. and Margaret (Kadar) Moore.  Margie worked as an investigator for the Wheeling Island Gaming Center and was a member of the Martins Ferry...

Jul 30, 2021

Samuel Clinton Lofton, Jr., 76, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Berea and Bridgeport, Ohio passed away with his family at his side on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home.

Sam was born August 21, 1944 in the Martins Ferry Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio, the first of two children; a son of the late Samuel Clinton,...

Jul 29, 2021

Cheryl Lou Bennett, 64, of Rayland, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Trinity Hospital.  She was born on June 30, 1957, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late, George and Ina (Ferrell) Post.  Cheryl was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading.

She is survived by her 3...

Jul 28, 2021

James Darryl Watts Sr., 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on February 15, 1957, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Will and Annalee (Roby) Watts Jr.  James was a devout member of the Tree of Life Worship Center, was a basketball coach, trainer...

Jul 25, 2021

Linda Lou Wilson, 78, of Bridgeport formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on November 15, 1942, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Jones) Bernot.   She was a member of the Community Church of Christ, Wheeling Island and an avid Martins Ferry Purple...

Jul 23, 2021

SANDRA KAY OCHSENBEIN

Sandra Kay Ochsenbein, 80, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away July 23, 2021.  She was born May 8, 1941 in Bannock, Ohio, to the late Davis and Mary (Applegarth) Shores.  Together with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Ochsenbein; son, Charles Ochsenbein; sisters, Elaine Mazok, Betty Nelson, Beverly Moore, Delores...

Jul 21, 2021

Barbara Ann Hostage, 66 passed away July 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving children at her son's home in Boston, Massachusetts. Barbara was formally of Martins Ferry, Ohio.   Barbara was born in Wheeling WV, the daughter of the late Peter and Emilia (Thomas) Misko.

Barbara was the Director for the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington DC, and...

Jul 18, 2021

Katie Jo Jaworski, 28 of Colerain Pike Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born August 24, 1992, in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Katies is the loving daughter of Rick Jaworski of Colerain and the late Rhonda K. (Moore) Jaworski.

Katie is survived by her brother Chad Jaworski of Pleasant Gove and sister...

Jul 17, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Twardoski, 66, of Barton, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on December 28, 1954, in Martins Ferry a daughter of Alice (Gill) Mitchell and the late Howard Mitchell Sr.  She was Methodist by faith and enjoyed gardening, decorating for holidays, angels and bingo.

Beth is survived by her mother,...