Obituaries

Yvonne Lou (Nottingham) Gotschall

Dec 23, 2020

A loving and beautiful soul, Yvonne L. Gotschall, 80, passed away on Wednesday,

December 23, 2020 with her loving children and grandchildren just feet away.

Yvonne was born in Duck, WV on March 18, 1940, daughter of the late Denver

and Tressie Jarvis Nottingham.

Yvonne was a member of the Scotch...

Clyde W. "Chip" Porter

Dec 22, 2020

Clyde (Chip) William Porter Jr, 66, of Colerain, died Tuesday, December 22 at Wheeling Hospital of Covid-19 pneumonia. He was born October 2, 1954 in Martins Ferry to Clyde and the late Mary E. L. (Anderson) Porter. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Brian David. He was retired from AT &...

Alice Mae (Atwood) Pugh

Dec 22, 2020

Alice Mae Pugh 64 of Dillonvale passed away at her home on Tuesday December 22, 2020. She was born January 5, 1956, a daughter of the late Howard "Bill" and Alice Mae (Hayman) Atwood. She was the owner of The Atwood Home in Dillonvale, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Kevin Lee Cecil

Dec 21, 2020

KEVIN LEE CECIL

Kevin Lee Cecil, 58, of Belmont, Ohio, died suddenly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born January 8, 1962 and was the son of the late Arthur Gerald "Buzzy" Cecil and Ellen Mae Cecil of Belmont, Ohio.

Kevin was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. ...

Mary Drummond

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond 101 of Martins Ferry passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 9, 1919 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Katherine E. (Coughlan) Hatch.

She was the retired C.F.O. for the Bellaire City Hospital, a member of the 1st...

Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond 101 of Martins Ferry passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 9, 1919 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Katherine E. (Coughlan) Hatch. She was the retired C.F.O. for the Bellaire City Hospital, a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church...

David Laslo, Sr.

Dec 17, 2020

David Laslo Sr., 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Wheeling. He was born on December 19, 1955 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Daniel Laslo, Sr. and Margaret (Petrash) Laslo. David was the floor-boss at Riesbecks for nearly 25 years and a devoted member of Grace Presbyterian...

David Laslo, Sr.

Dec 17, 2020

David Laslo Sr., 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Wheeling.  He was born on December 19, 1955 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Daniel Laslo, Sr. and Margaret (Petrash) Laslo.  David was the floor-boss at Riesbecks for nearly 25 years and a devoted member of Grace Presbyterian Church...

Victor Francis Braunlich

Dec 17, 2020

Victor Francis Braunlich, 65, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 28, 1955 in Wheeling a son of the late Earl and Sara (Lynskey) Braunlich.  Victor was catholic by faith, served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a co-owner of Braunlich...

Charles James Vargo Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

Charles James Vargo Jr., 78, of St. Clairsville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 3, 1942 in Barton, a son of the late Charles and Helen (Melnick) Vargo Sr.  He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and was a member of the Bridgeport Eagles, Lansing Sportsman Club and the Martins Ferry Italian...

Roger Allen Howell

Dec 16, 2020

Roger Allen Howell 68, of Dillonvale, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in his residence.  He was born on March 31, 1952 in Martins Ferry a son of the late James and Mary (Custer) Howell.  He was a member of the Dillonvale United Methodist Church, served his country in the United States Navy and worked for the Norfolk...

Mary Edna (Wells) Hardy

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Edna Hardy, 87, of Steubenville, OH, passed away December 16, 2020 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born March 23, 1933, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Lee and Ita (Martin) Wells.

Mary loved to cook.  She was a cook at the former Townhouse in Mingo.  She loved cooking perogies and...

Robin Lynn (Powley) Michalo

Dec 15, 2020

Robin Lynn Michalo 66 of Dillonvale passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center Steubenville. She was born November 10, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Richard Powley of Dillonvale and the late Louise (Pensis) Powley. Robin is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Roy Michalo, three children Joe (Mindy) Michalo of Mt. Pleasant,...

Kathleen M. (Kolb) Garber

Dec 15, 2020

Kathleen M. Garber 74 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday December 15, 2020 at her home. She was born February 25, 1946 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Margaret (Riddle) Kolb of Bridgeport and the late John Kolb. Kathy was a housewife and a Methodist by faith' She is survived by her siblings John (Janice) Kolb of California, Mike (Melissa)...

Joshua R. Kropka

Dec 14, 2020

Joshua Ryan Kropka, 35, Wheeling, WV, died at his home on Monday, December 14, 2020.  Josh was born August 1, 1985 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved daughter Ellisyn (Ellie) Rose Marie Buck-Kropka whom he adored, his parents, Roger Kropka (Martins Ferry, OH) and Mary Kropka Legg (Mason, WV); sister Candice Trousdale, Alabama; maternal grandparents, George...

Bonnie Marie (Deleau) Starr

Dec 14, 2020

BONNIE MARIE DELEAU STARR

Bonnie Marie Deleau Starr, amazing mother, grandmother, and sister, is now at peace, as her loved ones said goodbye December 14, 2020. She was born December 13, 1951 in Barnesville, Ohio to Charles and Josephine Myers Deleau.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Richard Lee Savoldi

Dec 12, 2020

SAVOLDI, Richard Lee, 85, of Grove City, Ohio passed away December 12, 2020.  He was born October 2, 1935 in Wheeling, WV to the late Frank and Rosemary (Cara) Savoldi.

Always proud of his Italian heritage, Richard was the son of a hard-working immigrant shoemaker and seamstress.  He made his parents proud by graduating from Wheeling High...

Roy R. Ray

Dec 11, 2020

Roy R. Ray, 60, of Bridgeport passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 16, 1959 in Wheeling, a son of the late Jack D. and Martha (Straight) Ray. He was a retired roofer and a member of Lancaster United Methodist Church Sunset Heights. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Virginia M. Thomas

Dec 7, 2020

Virginia M. Thomas, 94, of Shadyside, OH, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born July 19, 1926, in Tarentum, PA a daughter of Mervin and Molly Wolf.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son, Robert Thomas.

Surviving is her children: James (Linda) Thomas...

Kevin P. Straight

Dec 7, 2020

KEVIN P. STRAIGHT

Following his battle with cancer, Kevin P. Straight of Morristown, Ohio, passed away December 7, 2020 at the age of 62.  He was born to the late Lester and Virginia Dunn Straight on October 16, 1958 in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Kevin will be lovingly missed by his wife of 20 years, Cathy...