Obituaries

Jan 21, 2021

ROGER A. WEHR

Roger A. Wehr, 76, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Barnesville. He was the son of the late Hort and Faye (Carpenter) Wehr.

Roger never met a stranger and loved helping others. He valued hard work and one of his favorite...

Jan 19, 2021

Margaret Linda Mercer, 65, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in her residence. She was born on June 21, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Francis and Wilhelmina (Odwier) Ketchum. She enjoyed baking, cooking, music and spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her son, Jeremy (Nicole) Anspach; a daughter,...

Jan 19, 2021

Margaret Linda Mercer, 65, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in her residence.  She was born on June 21, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Francis and Wilhelmina (Odwier) Ketchum.  She enjoyed baking, cooking, music and spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her son, Jeremy (Nicole) Anspach; a daughter,...

Jan 17, 2021

Howard Samuel Redinger, 76, of Prospect Heights, IL, passed away peacefully with his two children by his side on January 17th, 2021. Howard was born and raised in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Herschel and Laura (Armstrong) Redinger. Howard was much loved by his brothers, Robert (Sally dec.) and David (Colleen) Redinger, and his late sisters,...

Jan 17, 2021

Howard Samuel Redinger, 76, of Prospect Heights, IL,  passed away peacefully with his two children by his side on January 17th, 2021.  Howard was born and raised in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Herschel and Laura (Armstrong) Redinger.  Howard was much loved by his brothers, Robert (Sally dec.) and David (Colleen) Redinger, and his late sisters,...

Jan 17, 2021

Garland E. Freeman 67, of Blaine, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born October 28, 1953 in Bellaire, a son of the late Nathan and Dorothy (Tschappat) Freeman. He was a retired employee of Murray Energy, and a catholic by faith. Garland is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Emilie (Koci) Freeman,...

Jan 16, 2021

ARLEEN ROBY

Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Arleen Roby, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on January 16, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Arleen was born November 25, 1953, in Freeport, Ohio, to Earl and Pansy Hoop.

Arleen loved life. An avid hiker when she was younger, she enjoyed exploring small towns,...

Jan 16, 2021

Irene Kralovic, 96, of Bridgeport, went to Heaven to join her beloved Ed on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in the Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire.  She was born on March 13, 1924 in Maynard a daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Stropkai) Polaski. She was a long-time member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Irene also enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2021

Matthew Charles Bennett III, 64 of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 27, 1956 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Mathew and Marie (Smith) Bennett Jr. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of the Carpenter's Local #3,...

Jan 15, 2021

Irene Fornal, 94, of Bridgeport, OH died January 15, 2021 as a result of Covid-19.  She was born July 4th, 1926, in Bridgeport, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Prhne) Simoncic.  A loving wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Stanley Fornal.  She was also preceded by her three brothers,...

Jan 15, 2021

Matthew Charles Bennett III, 64 of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 27, 1956 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Mathew and Marie (Smith) Bennett Jr.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of the Carpenter's Local #3,...

Jan 14, 2021

Vincent O. Suriano, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and most recently of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 14th at the age of 94 years old, at The Ohio State University Main Campus Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Louis and Amelia (Falbo) Suriano, on...

Jan 14, 2021

Lawrence Homer Calhoun, 60, of North Fayette, PA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on July 5, 1960 in Wheeling a son of Homer and Alice (Murdock) Calhoun.  Larry was a former employee of CONSOL Energy, an Avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Football and Pittsburgh Pirates fan.  He...

Jan 14, 2021

Vincent O. Suriano, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and most recently of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 14th at the age of 94 years old, at The Ohio State University Main Campus Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Louis and Amelia (Falbo) Suriano, on...

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...