Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Ralph L. Boop, 54 of Bergholz formerly of Mingo Junction, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021 at Trinity West Hospital Steubenville. He was born June 27, 1966 in Steubenville, a son of Jaqueline (Hood) Boop of Berholz and the late Harry E. Boop.

He was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Fort Steuben Apartments, and a Methodist by...

Feb 4, 2021

Nannie "Betty" E. Roth, 95, of Cadiz, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away February 4, 2021 at the Meadows of Cadiz Nursing Home.

She was born May 14, 1925, in Brookeside, OH, a daughter of the late Frank R. and Lula M. (Lilly) Young.

Betty was a retired from Ogden Newspapers of Wheeling where...

Feb 4, 2021

RICHARD MACK ROBY

Richard Mack Roby, age 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed peacefully from this life on February 4, 2021, at home, with his family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd W. and Velma (Reed) Roby.

Richard is survived by Linda (McEndree) Roby, his loving wife of...

Feb 3, 2021

Ann E. Newland, 102, of Martins Ferry passed away February 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 31, 1918 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Harry J. Adams Sr. and Elizabeth (Young) Adams.

Ann was a retired clerk for the former Eakins Pharmacy in Martins Ferry and was a member of...

Feb 3, 2021

Anthony C. Greiner, 86, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away February 3, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born January 26, 1935, in Elm Grove, WV, a son of the late Anthony J. and Elsie M. (Shaw) Greiner.

Anthony graduated from Barnesville High School in 1953. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he worked...

Feb 3, 2021

Anthony C. Greiner, 86, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away February 3, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born January 26, 1935, in Elm Grove, WV, a son of the late Anthony J. and Elsie M. (Shaw) Greiner.

Anthony graduated from Barnesville High School in 1953.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he worked...

Feb 3, 2021

Helen J. Miller, 86, of Brilliant passed away February 3, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale nursing home in Steubenville.

She was born April 6, 1934, in Chester, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Hughes) Miller.

Helen was retired from Paddy's Diner in Mingo Junction where she was a cook for 38 years. ...

Feb 3, 2021

Mary Louise Cope, 89, of Wheeling, WV passed away very peacefully at Continuous Care Center (Wheeling Hospital) on February 3rd surrounded by love and her six children. Mary Lou was born on March 28th, 1931, the oldest daughter of Frank J. and Catharine Taylor Slatterick.

Mary Lou was a 1949 Graduate of St. John Central High School...

Feb 3, 2021

Ann E. Newland, 102, of Martins Ferry passed away February 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 31, 1918 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Harry J. Adams Sr. and Elizabeth (Young) Adams.

Ann was a retired clerk for the former Eakins Pharmacy in Martins Ferry and was a member of...

Feb 3, 2021

Mildred Crystal Oberdick, 93, of Bellaire, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Bellaire on April 4, 1927 a daughter of the late Franklin and Martha (Blake) Conaway.  She retired as a nurse from East Ohio Regional Hospital in 1986 and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and baking.

Mildred is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 2, 2021

DOLORES J. CHANCE

Dolores Chance, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 2, 2021.  She was 68. Born in Salem, Ohio December 15, 1952, she was the daughter of John and Betty (Garrison) Kerner, who precede her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Don and Larry Kerner.

As...

Jan 31, 2021

CATHERINE R. ROBY

January 31, 2021, Catherine R. Roby, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away and celebrated her 70th birthday in Heaven.  She was born in Bellaire, Ohio to John and Mary (Kriss) Coutz, who proceed her in death, as well as her brother, Robert Coutz.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Catherine was the...

Jan 31, 2021

Clara Margaret "Peggy" Tomer, 96, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  She was born on October 1, 1924 in Ontario, OH a daughter of the late Arnold and Josephine (Nightstep) Tennant.  Peggy was the owner of Peggy Tomer's Garage Shop, had her own radio show "Talk of the Town", was a former...

Jan 28, 2021

Betty Louise Mitchell, 82, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Park Health, St. Clairsville. She was born on June 25, 1938 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Carl and Martha (Winzenreid) Bluthardt.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brookside and The Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed...

Jan 28, 2021

KENNETH W. MOBLEY

Kenneth W. Mobley, 50, died unexpectedly January 28, 2021.  He was born on March 29, 1970 in Bedford, Ohio.

Preceding Kenny in death were his parents, Barb and Don Mobley; brother, Michael Bayless; and grandmothers, Irene McVeigh and Martha Luyster.

Leaving memories to treasure and keep, are those who survive...

Jan 28, 2021

JAMES RICHARD "ROBO" ROBSON

James Richard "Robo" Robson, 74, of Bethesda, Ohio and most recently of Barnesville, Ohio, now rests peacefully.  He passed away January 28, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  Born August 11, 1946 in Bannock, Ohio, he was the son of the late David and Pauline (Davis) Robson. Together with his parents, he...

Jan 28, 2021

Betty Louise Mitchell, 82, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Park Health, St. Clairsville.  She was born on June 25, 1938 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Carl and Martha (Winzenreid) Bluthardt.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brookside and The Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Ann Stanton 73, of Brookside went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1947 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Walter R. and Margaret (Rothermund) Cramer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband  ...

Jan 23, 2021

JUDITH A. SCHANKS

Judith A. Schanks, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, now sings with the angels, as she was welcomed into her eternal home, January 23, 2021.  She was born August 12, 1936 in Brookside, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert and Virginia (Bass) Thoenen.

With a rich welcome and much rejoicing, she now joins...

Jan 23, 2021

Barbara Lee Pittner was born December 7, 1934 in Willard, Ohio, the second daughter of Raphael and Leo Mager. She is survived by her sister Sally O'Neill, and 2 sons Greg Pittner and David (Erin) Pittner. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald and her daughter Sarah "Sallie" Giese.

Barbara was adored by her grandchildren...