Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

JOHN H. ANDERSON

John H. Anderson, 97, of Barnesville, Ohio, now rests peacefully, as he was welcomed to his eternal home, January 14, 2021.  Born November 8, 1923 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Hubert and Annie Anderson, one of 14 children fulfilling the Anderson family.

In addition to his parents,...

Jan 13, 2021

Matthew John Boehm, 28, of Martins Ferry, passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 19, 1992 in Bellaire, OH a son of Michael Boehm and Cheryl (Mulvey) Boehm.  Matthew was a member of the Bridgeport Church of God, a 2010 graduate of Martins Ferry High School, enjoyed carpentry, drawing and tattoos.

Jan 13, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Warfield, 78, of St. Clairsville formerly of Bethesda, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Cumberland Pointe Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 14, 1942 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Howard L. and Katherine (Hawley) Smith. She was a home maker and a member of the Church of God Brookside. In addition to...

Jan 12, 2021

John Antonio  "Ham" Panepucci, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home in Dillonvale, Ohio.

John was born October 3, 1923, in Dillonvale and was the son of the late Domenick and Ada (Cimati) Panepucci.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Agnes (Slivenski) Panepucci, infant daughter Christina...

Jan 12, 2021

Alyce Jean Yance

Alyce Jean Yance, age 95, completed her life's journey on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. A homemaker, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she was never happier or prouder than when she was with family.

Alyce was a lifelong Buckeye. Born November 29,...

Jan 11, 2021

"Together Again"

SUSAN K. TRACY

Susan K. Tracy passed away at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab on January 11, 2021, at the age of 75.  She was born March 28, 1945 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl and Nellie (Haught) Davis.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2021

George P. Shultz Jr. 70 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at his Home. He was born February 16, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late George P. Sr. and Mary (Duvall) Shultz.

He was retired from CONSOL coal Co. and a Veteran in the US Army in Vietnam. He was a...

Jan 10, 2021

Mary Lou DeMatte, 86, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 10, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born March 23, 1934, in Aetnaville, OH, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Geneva (Drugan) Sindeldecker.

Mary Lou was a retired nurse and was a Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 10, 2021

PAUL D. SCHAFER

Paul D. Schafer, 87, of Bethesda, OH passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Hunter, OH on June 15, 1933 to Franklin and Mary Davies Schafer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mary Ellen, his loving wife of 41 years;...

Jan 10, 2021

Mary Lou DeMatte, 86, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 10, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born March 23, 1934, in Aetnaville, OH, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Geneva (Drugan) Sindeldecker.

Mary Lou was a retired nurse and was a Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 10, 2021

George P. Shultz Jr. 70 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at his Home. He was born February 16, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late George P. Sr. and Mary (Duvall) Shultz. He was retired from CONSOL coal Co. and a Veteran in the US Army in Vietnam. He was a member of...

Jan 9, 2021

MARGARET I. POPE

Margaret I. (Kocsis) Pope, age 102, passed peacefully on January 9, 2021.  Born in 1918 in Colerain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Agnes (Vasari) Kocsis.  She lived most of her life in Flushing, OH, until moving to a nursing home in 2016.

She was a hardworking, independent,...

Jan 9, 2021

Linda Sue Turick, 49 of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Bluefield, WV on May 2, 1971 a daughter of the late Robert Sindledecker and Brenda Cornell.  She was a member of the Experience Church.

Linda is survived by her husband, James Turick; sons, Jeff (Raven) Zawisa and Austin...

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Jane Baker, my wife, PASSED peacefully of natural causes, early the morning of January 8, 2021 in the Pines nursing home, Easton, Maryland, while under COVID lockdown. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rachel Jane Barkey, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and by her brother John, of Belmont County, Ohio. Mary leaves behind her loving...

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Jane Baker, my wife, PASSED peacefully of natural causes, early the morning of January 8, 2021 in the Pines nursing home, Easton, Maryland, while under COVID lockdown. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rachel Jane Barkey, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and by her brother John, of Belmont County, Ohio. Mary leaves behind her loving...

Jan 8, 2021

JEROME RAE SNYDER

Jerry Snyder, 57, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at his home on January 8, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1963 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Harold D. Snyder and Sandra M. Hawthorne Snyder.

Jerry's memory will be treasured always, by those who survive; his wife...

Jan 8, 2021

Raymond L. Davis Sr. 85 of Martins Ferry died Friday January 8, 2021 at his home. He was born November 7, 1935 in Tyler County WV, a son of the late William N. Sr. and Tillie M. (Dawson) Davis. He was retired from local #809 labors union, and US Security Wheeling, a Veteran in the US Navy in Korea,...

Jan 7, 2021

Vivian L. Beavers, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1937, in Shreveport, LA, a daughter of the late J.C. Broome and Lexie Sistrunk.

Vivian was a retired Inventory Specialist for USA Inventory and was a Christian by faith.

She is survived...

Jan 7, 2021

Vivian L. Beavers, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1937, in Shreveport, LA, a daughter of the late J.C. Broome and Lexie Sistrunk.

Vivian was a retired Inventory Specialist for USA Inventory and was a Christian by faith.

She is survived...

Jan 6, 2021

Barbara Jean Smith 89 of Mingo Junction passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at The Laurels of Steubenville. She was born June 14, 1931 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Rocky) Voitko. She was a retired ward secretary for St. John's Hospital, and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. In addition to her...