Obituaries

May 7, 2021

Harold "Hap" Richard Eighme, 74, of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, May 7th, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital with family by his side.

He was born to parents Joseph and Geraldine Eighme, on February 9, 1947 in Bridgeport, Ohio. Harold graduated from Bridgeport High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Miami of Ohio where he...

May 6, 2021

Joseph Alan McCutcheon, 80, of St. Clairsville, died Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.  He was born September 15, 1940 in Wheeling to the late Eugene and Rose (Yansen) McCutcheon.  A 1958 graduate of WCCHS, Joe was an accomplished welder and metal craftsman.  After retiring from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Joe was able to share...

May 3, 2021

Ruth Naomi Alltop, 70, of Martins Ferry passed away, Monday, May 3, 2021 in her dear sister Denise's home, surrounded by her family in St. Clairsville.  She was born November 7, 1950 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Brown) Conaway.  She was Christian by faith.

Ruth is survived by her 2 daughters,...

May 2, 2021

Joan Lee Russell 80 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at her home. She was born November 1, 1940 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Laurent) Morgan. She was a retired School Teacher for Bridgeport High School, and a member of the State Retired Teachers. In addition to her parents, she was...

May 1, 2021

PATRICIA ANN EIKENBERRY

Patricia Ann Eikenberry, 69, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at her home, May 1, 2021.  She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia August 19, 1951 daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Stackpole) Crow.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Patricia's memory will stay forever in the hearts of those who survive;...

Apr 30, 2021

LOUISE K. (PACK) VEES

Louise K. (Pack) Vees, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away quietly, Friday morning, April 30, 2021.  Born July 5, 1930 in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter and one of five children, born to the late Leo and Mary (Crader) Pack.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 30, 2021

HOLLIS ALTON KEMP

Hollis Alton Kemp, 85, of Belmont, died peacefully April 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 10, 1935 to the late Warren and Hildred (Pryor) Kemp.  Also, preceding Hollis in death was his sister, Narita Buxton.

A member of the Church of Christ in Hunter, he was a...

Apr 28, 2021

Bruce Alan Smith, 62, of Tiltonsville, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on June 26, 1958 in Wheeling the only son of Judith (Hervol) Smith and the late George Smith.  Bruce was Christian by faith, employed by Mull Machine, enjoyed car races and NASCAR, archery and was an avid Steelers fan....

Apr 27, 2021

Gene "Buck" Kempton 90 of Dillonvale went to be with our Lord on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1930 in Jacksonville, OH, a son of the late Henry J. and Carmen A. (Mecum) Kempton. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, and a...

Apr 25, 2021

Paula H. Armstrong 87 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born January 28, 1934 in Summit Station, PA, a daughter of the late John and Anne (Fitzek) Riba. She was the founder and operator of Armstrong Catering and Shannon Place. Paula was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church...

Apr 24, 2021

FRANCES LOUISE FRALEY

Frances Louise Fraley, 86, of Belmont, Ohio, was welcomed home, April 24, 2021.  Born in Flushing, Ohio, November 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Fort) Staggs.

She now joins those who have preceded her in death; husband, Edison Fraley; parents, Frank and Dorothy Staggs; brother, William Staggs; and...

Apr 23, 2021

DEBRA MAE GREINER

Debra Mae Greiner, 59, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away April 23, 2021, at her home, with family by her side.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 21, 1962, daughter of Carroll and Donna (Kitzmiller) Brewer.

She leaves a trail of beautiful memories to those who survive; daughter, Carly Greiner of...

Apr 22, 2021

Norma M. Frank, born Harford, West Virginia on June 16, 1938 to Mary Virginia Roach and Norman Smith. Died April 22, 2021.

She was predeceased by her first husband, William E Thomas Sr and second Husband, Albert Frank. Also by her parents and the following siblings:

Herbert, David, and Sharon Sue Smith

She...

Apr 22, 2021

Mary Nikola Kefalos, 94, of St. Clairsville, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Forrest Hills Nursing Center.  She was born on August 17, 1926 in Bridgeport a daughter of the late Nickolas and Vasilico (Amaxis) Kefalos.  Mary was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giving Fountain and retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company....

Apr 19, 2021

Sharon Sue Blount, 70, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on January 25, 1951 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late, James F. and Mary L. (McPeak) Welshans.  Sharon was a member of the Martins Ferry United Methodist Church and retired from the United States Postal Service in 2011. ...

Apr 18, 2021

Richard A. DeVaul 66, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center Columbus. He was born June 14, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Glenn E. and Arbutice (Hughes) DeVaul. He was a retired employee of Mayflower Vehicle System Shadyside, a member and former trustee of the Martins Ferry Elks...

Apr 17, 2021

Cynthia M. Jackson, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Park Health Center.  She was born June 10, 1953 in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late James and Margaret E. (Irvin) Platt.

She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Wheeling and a housewife.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 17, 2021

Julia A. Briggs 74 of Dillonvale passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at Trinity West Hospital Steubenville. She was born December 28, 1946 in Adena, a daughter of the late Raymond J. and Lori (Ollie) McIntire She was a member of Smithfield Friends Church, and a former housekeeper for Night's Inn St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 16, 2021

Dorothy Despina Leos 87 of Bridgeport passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 29, 1933 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late John and Georgia (Begis) Teteris, who immigrated here from Greece. She was a member of Life-Giving Foundation Greek Church, and a retired School Teacher at Indian Creek School System. In addition...

Apr 14, 2021

Gary Wayne Borck, 65, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Medical Center, Morgantown.   He was born on January 14, 1956 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Charles and Martha Borck.  Gary served his country in the United States Marine Corp, was a member of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club, enjoyed motorcycles, playing...