Obituaries

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...

Feb 11, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Snezik, 70, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 1, 1950 in Wheeling a son of the late Peter J. and Anna (Lagowski) Snezik.  Jerry was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, retired from UPS after many years of service and was an avid...

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret L. Cole, 77, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away February 9, 2021 at Forrest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville, OH.

She was born August 11, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Wolanin) Burch.

She was a caretaker and a Catholic by faith.

In addition...

Feb 9, 2021

Robert M. Traylinek, 80 of Wolfhurst, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born March 16, 1940 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Kosar) Traylinek. He was retired from National Equipment in Wheeling, also the former Ferro-Alloy, and Boury Inc. He was an Army Veteran, and member of the Bridgeport...

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret L. Cole, 77, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away February 9, 2021 at Forrest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville, OH.

She was born August 11, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Wolanin) Burch.

She was a caretaker and a Catholic by faith.

In addition...

Feb 8, 2021

Kevin E. Imer 56, of Marengo, OH, formerly of Blaine, passed away Monday February 8, 2021 at Morrow County Hospital, he was born November 4, 1964 in Wheeling, a son of the late George W. and Shelba (Canter) Imer. He was the owner and operator of A1 Paving Company, and member of St. John Newmann Catholic Church in Sunbury,...

Feb 7, 2021

RAY HENRY "POPPY" THOMAS

Ray Henry "Poppy" Thomas, 63, of Quaker City, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, at his home.  Peacefully and with his family by his side, his journey with cancer ended.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on April 21, 1957, he was one of eight children born to the late Clifford...