Obituaries

Nov 21, 2020

KENNETH EDWARD RIDGEWAY

Kenneth Edward Ridgeway, 76, of Bethesda, Ohio, now rests in eternal peace.  Born January 17, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth Piatt Ridgeway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Joye and infant sister, Nancy Ridgeway....

Nov 20, 2020

Barry Dean Flint, 64, of Rayland, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Martins Ferry on November 5, 1956 a son of the late Fred and Betty (Fetty) Flint.  Barry was retired from Naylor Brothers and was an animal lover.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea Jean (Horsky) Flint; a...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert A. "Bob" Winters, 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 15, 1936 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late James E. Winters, Jr. and Catherine A (Beck) Winters.

Bob was the retired owner/operator of Winters Gift Gallery...

Nov 17, 2020

Rev. Calvin L. Sigmon, 95, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away November 17, 2020, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. He is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Calvin was born in Claremont, NC, a son of the late Charlie and Eva Sigmon. In 1947, he married Kathryn Plyler.  The couple resided in Charlotte, NC, and started...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary E. (Gotshall) Conway, 84,of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, OH. She was born January 29, 1936 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Roy E. and Mary I. (Duck) Gotshall.

Mary was formerly employed with McClure House Hotel of Wheeling, WV.

In addition to her...

Nov 16, 2020

LESTER E. BROWN

Lester E. Brown, 80, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at home, with his family by his side, November 16, 2020.  One of five children, he was born August 15, 1940 in Powhatan, Ohio, to the late George E. and Dorothy L. Palmer Brown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Nov 12, 2020

Mary Ann Kominsky, 89, of Blaine, OH passed away November 12, 2020 in Martins Ferry at her daughter's home.

She was born January 14, 1931, in Lansing, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Trykowski) Bodnar.

Mary Ann was retired from the Belmont County Auditor's Office, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Nov 11, 2020

Donald Joseph Thomas, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 2, 1953 in Wheeling a son of the late Ernest and Pearl (Schwaben) Thomas.  Don retired from Wheeling Hospital and was a member of the Elm Grove Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Warwood...

Nov 11, 2020

Paul Edward Manukin Sr., 82, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born in Lansing on May 26, 1938 a son of the late John and Mary (Marshall) Manukin.  Paul retired from Marsh Wheeling Stogies.

He is survived by his daughter, Penny (Doug) Faldowski; two sons, Paul (Peggy) Manukin Jr. and Jeffrey...

Nov 8, 2020

ROBERT A. HERCHLER

Robert A. Herchler, 50, of St. Clairsville, passed away November 8, 2020.

He was born November 13, 1969 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Clarence and Barbara Herchler.  Also preceding Robert in death was his sister, Dawn.

A 1988 graduate of Vermillion High School, he is survived by his brother,...

Nov 4, 2020

William L. Kahl 76, of Bellaire passed away Wednesday November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born May 1, 1944 in Bellaire, a son of the late William and Pauline (Higgins) Kahl. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2020

PATTY JOANN FREEMAN

Patty JoAnn Freeman, 72, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  Patty was born in Barnesville, Ohio on April 10, 1948 to the late Francis Wyverne (Buck) Freeman and Margie Eileen (Bates) Freeman.

Patty attended the Canton College of Business after graduating from Barnesville High School...

Nov 3, 2020

S. Keith Bugaj 73, of Lansing passed away Tuesday November 3, 2020 at his home. He was born March 21, 1947 in Wheeling, a son of the late Stanley "Stumpy" and Josephine "Babe" (Matan) Bugaj. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Steubenville Plant, a member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, and the Bridgeport Boosters. His favorite...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard D. Grandstaff, 63, of Lansing, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in his residence.  He was born on November 28, 1956 in Anniston, AL, a son of the late Rudolph and Edna Marlene (Kearnes) Toth.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Grandstaff; 2 grandsons, Andrew Danhart and Kingston Hamler; a granddaughter, Mya Hodgkiss; great aunt,...

Nov 1, 2020

Vicki L. (Lucas) Beazel, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday November 1, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 5, 1947 in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Clyde C. and Doris M. (Hensel) Lucas.

Vicki retired from Medi-Home Health and was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry....

Oct 30, 2020

Edna Margaret Thompson (born October 28, 1942 ~ died October 30, 2020)

On the morning of October 30, 2020 Edna Margaret Thompson passed away unexpectedly in her home in Loomis, Ohio. Born October 28, 1942 in Loomis, Ohio to Joseph and Edna (Arnett) Shirbish. Edna was a proud and beloved coal miner's daughter to her parents and...

Oct 29, 2020

Nova J. Keenan, 77, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home under the care of Valley Hospice.

She was born July 11, 1943 in Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of the late Aldice Irwin and Eleanor Irwin Barr. In addition to her parents, Nova was preceded in death by her brother,...

Oct 28, 2020

FALDOWSKI-MCFARLAN, Janet L., 53, of Westerville, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on November 11, 1966, in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of Bernard (late) and RoseMary Faldowski.

Janet was a graduate of Ohio University and The University of Phoenix.  She loved her two dogs, Miller and Foster, as well...

Oct 26, 2020

Reverend Lloyd G. Smith, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South.  He was born on September 28, 1927 in Norwalk, OH a son of the late Harold and Wilma (Kinsey) Smith.  Lloyd was a minister at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church from 1973 till 1986.   He served his country...

Oct 25, 2020

ROBERT E. GATTEN

A lifelong resident of Belmont, Ohio, Robert E. Gatten, 81, passed away unexpectedly, October 25, 2020.  Son of the late Harvey and Dorotha Calvert Gatten, he was born April 28, 1939.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Gatten and sister, Evelyn McKeen.