Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Benjamin J. "Benny" Orzolek, 64, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Friday, February 26th, 2021 with his family by his side.

He was born March 16, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Elwood "Doc" and America "May" (Diaz) Orzolek.

Benny was a former Production Control Superintendent at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant,...

Feb 24, 2021

HOMER W. LUYSTER

In the early morning of February 24, 2021, Homer Luyster, after a full and accomplished life, was re-united with his wife, Martha.

Born in Somerton, Ohio February 15, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Neptune) Luyster and one of six children gracing the Luyster family. A longtime...

Feb 23, 2021

Howard E. Taylor Jr. 51 of Bellaire formerly of Pleasant Grove passed away Wednesday February 23, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 18, 1968 in Steubenville, a son of Alice "Marie" (Bennett) Taylor of Bellaire and the late Howard E. Taylor Sr. In addition to his mother Howard is survived by a Daughter Kristina Pearson of Uhrichsville,...

Feb 23, 2021

Harold Edward Kuckuck, 87, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Martins Ferry on May 17, 1933 a son of the late Earl and Katherine (Kolb) Kuckuck.  Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force and attended the Martins Ferry 1st Christian Church.  He was a charter bus driver...

Feb 22, 2021

Elaine Rose Butch, 74, of St. Clairsville, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in Liza's Place, she was born on May 14, 1946 a daughter of the late Francis "Barney" and Rose (Orkis) Butch.  Elaine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, retired after 45 years of service as a Registered Nurse, enjoyed gardening, landscaping, reading and was...

Feb 18, 2021

Raymond M. "Mike" Price 74 of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1946 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Clarence Sr. and Amanda (Himes) Price. He was a retired horse jockey agent, a Viet-Nam Veteran in the US Air Force....

Feb 17, 2021

MARY JO ZEDIKER

Mary Jo Zediker, 77, passed away at her home on February 17, 2021.

Born October 30, 1943 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward Peffer and Ruth (Harold) Peffer.  Also preceding Mary Jo in death; her husband of 35 years, Ralph Zediker; daughters, Tracey Zediker, Cindy Sager; granddaughter,...

Feb 16, 2021

Shirley Jean Brothers 81, of Brookside passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 5, 1939 in Bellaire. A daughter of the late S. Edward and Elizabeth "Honey" (Socea) Brown Sr. She was a former employee of L.S. Good Inc. Wheeling, a member of then Kirkwood Methodist Church, a member of the Bridgeport Athletic...

Feb 15, 2021

Patricia "Pat" L. Miller, 81, of Bellaire, OH, passed away February 15th, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 31, 1939, in Wheeling, WV.

Pat was a homemaker and was President of the former Washington Grade School P.T.A. in Wheeling. She loved traveling on cruises and bingo on Sundays at Wheeling Park. She was...

Feb 15, 2021

RAMONA LEE MAYHUGH

Ramona Lee Mayhugh passed away February 15, 2021, one day before her 91st birthday. Born February 16, 1930 in Bethesda, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Church) Mayhugh.  As well as her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Roger Mayhugh.

She loved...

Feb 15, 2021

Patricia "Pat" L. Miller, 81, of Bellaire, OH, passed away February 15th, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 31, 1939, in Wheeling, WV.

Pat was a homemaker and was President of the former Washington Grade School P.T.A. in Wheeling.  She loved traveling on cruises and bingo on Sundays at Wheeling Park.  She was...

Feb 14, 2021

Anthony T. Palombi Sr, 84, of Adena, OH passed away February 14, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 6, 1936, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Sante and Carmella (Vaccarino) Palombi.

Anthony retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant after forty years. He...

Feb 14, 2021

Anthony T. Palombi Sr, 84, of Adena, OH passed away February 14, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 6, 1936, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Sante and Carmella (Vaccarino) Palombi.

Anthony retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant after forty years.  He...

Feb 13, 2021

Jennifer DeVault, 48, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in her residence. She was born on June 30, 1972 in Cambridge a daughter of the late Howard DeVault and Julia (Touvell) Schoeppner. Jenny enjoyed playing video games, helping with charities and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her significant other,...

Feb 13, 2021

John Carl Bluthardt, 79, of Bristol, Indiana, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed on February 13, 2021.

He was born on September 08, 1941 in Martin's Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Carl and Martha (Winzenreid) Bluthardt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bluthardt.

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Feb 13, 2021

John Carl Bluthardt, 79, of  Bristol, Indiana, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed on February 13, 2021. He was born on September 08, 1941 in Martin's Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Carl and Martha (Winzenreid) Bluthardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bluthardt. He is survived by his daughter,...

Feb 13, 2021

Jennifer DeVault, 48, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in her residence.  She was born on June 30, 1972 in Cambridge a daughter of the late Howard DeVault and Julia (Touvell) Schoeppner.  Jenny enjoyed playing video games, helping with charities and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her significant other,...

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas G. Kidney, 77, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in his residence. He was born on July 17, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Harry and Catherine Kidney. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company.

He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas G. Kidney, 77, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on July 17, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Harry and Catherine Kidney.  He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company.

He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 11, 2021

Jeannie Christine Hepburn, 68, of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in her residence.  She was born on April 1, 1952 in Fairbanks, Ak a daughter of Evelyn (Lish) Smith and the late Harry Green.  She was a counselor for Domestic Violence Prevention in Wheeling for several years and was an avid reader.

Jeannie is...