Obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Rita Sue Lang, 75, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Belmont Manor.  She was born on August 19, 1945 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Francis and Virginia (Hummel) Koblensky.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and of the Catholic Women's Club and loved spending time with her family and friends....

Mar 11, 2021

MAXIMILIANE L.E. MCGILTON

Maximiliane L.E. McGilton, age 79, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, March 11, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Munich, Germany to Maximilian and Maria Hertel. She married Elbert S. McGilton on December 19, 1963.

Maxi attended church at a variety of places including St. Mary's Church...

Mar 11, 2021

Alison Marie McFadden, 62, of Weirton, WV, left her earthly home to enter her heavenly reward on March 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Alison was born in Wheeling, WV on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1958 to Robert E and Dorothy A Ritner.

She grew up in Sunset Heights, a rural area, where she...

Mar 10, 2021

Greg Enold born October 11, 1960 passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021.  He is survived by his mother Nancy Enold, a daughter, Brittany Enold (Nick), son Bryce Enold (Janine) and sisters, Pam Skivolocke (Larry) and Kim Cain (John). He is preceded in death by his father Jim Enold.

Greg's quick wit and gift of humor will...

Mar 10, 2021

LEONARD ALAN DUVALL

Leonard Alan Duvall, 75, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully at Forest Hill Care Center, March 10, 2021.  He was born May 7, 1945 to the late Ernest and Pearl Duvall.  Also, preceding Leonard in death was his brother, Audren (Tubby) Duvall and sisters, Helen Saffell and Mary Ann Lucas.

Remembering many happy...

Mar 8, 2021

Rose Zalenski, 100, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away March 8th, 2021 at Country Club Retirement Center in Bellaire.

She was born May 22, 1920, in Port Carbon, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Julia (Yankovig) Sidella.

Rose was retired from the Dinner Bell in Wheeling where she was a server. She was...

Mar 8, 2021

Rose Zalenski, 100, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away March 8th, 2021 at Country Club Retirement Center in Bellaire.

She was born May 22, 1920, in Port Carbon, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Julia (Yankovig) Sidella.

Rose was retired from the Dinner Bell in Wheeling where she was a server.  She was...

Mar 6, 2021

Jeffrey D. Conaway 52, of Lansing passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 at Cedar Hills Care Center Zanesville. He was born October 7, 1968 in Wheeling, a son of the late Jack and Evelyn (Karel) Conaway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jill Kroflich.

Jeff was a former employee of...

Mar 5, 2021

Vickie L. Battistone 60 of Martins Ferry passed away suddenly Friday March 5, 2021 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry, surrounded by her family. She was born January 17, 1961 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late William and Eleanor Jean (Huggins) Campbell. She was an employee of Abbey's Restaurant and Lounge Wheeling, and Catholic by faith. Vickie...

Mar 2, 2021

George H. Duda also Known as "Zip", 90, of St. Clairsville passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 24, 1930 in Bellaire, a son of the late John and Tecla (Trusz). He was a retired employee of C&P Telephone Co. in Mt. DeChantal, a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a...

Mar 1, 2021

BARBARA A. GAY

Barbara A. Gay, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away March 1, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio February 23, 1958, she was the daughter of Shelvey (Davis) Harris and the late Robert Harris, Sr.

As it was always her passion to become a nurse, she had been rewarded many times over...

Feb 27, 2021

Raymond Michael Kyanko, 76, of Colerain, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Wheeling on January 2, 1945 a son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Yuhasz) Kyanko.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served his country in the US Army Reserves, recently retired from the Martins Ferry City Schools,...

Feb 27, 2021

ROBERT HENRY "GOAT" BAUMBERGER

Robert Henry "Goat" Baumberger passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2021, with the love of his family surrounding him.

He was born July 27, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Robert and Jean (Mason) Baumberger.  Also preceding him in death was granddaughter, Ella Bolyard.

Goat, as...

Feb 26, 2021

LINDA S. KUHN

Peacefully and surround by family, our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on February 26, 2021. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 28, 1958 to the late Daniel and Loretta Blair.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth and Glenna Blair; brother,...

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....