Obituaries

Vivian Lenora Beavers

Jan 7, 2021

Vivian L. Beavers, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1937, in Shreveport, LA, a daughter of the late J.C. Broome and Lexie Sistrunk.

Vivian was a retired Inventory Specialist for USA Inventory and was a Christian by faith.

She is survived...

Vivian Lenora (Broome) Beavers

Jan 7, 2021

Vivian L. Beavers, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1937, in Shreveport, LA, a daughter of the late J.C. Broome and Lexie Sistrunk.

Vivian was a retired Inventory Specialist for USA Inventory and was a Christian by faith.

She is survived...

Barbara Jean (Voitko) Smith

Jan 6, 2021

Barbara Jean Smith 89 of Mingo Junction passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at The Laurels of Steubenville. She was born June 14, 1931 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Rocky) Voitko. She was a retired ward secretary for St. John's Hospital, and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. In addition to her...

John Peter Barkey Jr.

Jan 5, 2021

John Peter Barkey, 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1951 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late John P. and Mary R. (Minder) Barkey Sr. John was a graduate from Ohio University with a degree in Education, he retired from the...

Cynthia M. "Cindy" (Merritt) Lash

Jan 5, 2021

Cindy Lash, 73 of Colerain passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved

family on Tuesday January 5 at Trinity West Medical Center after a courageous

battle with cancer.  She was born January 15, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents Betty (Myers) Merritt and Harold

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Raymond Russell Wagener

Jan 5, 2021

Raymond R. Wagener, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 5, 2021 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home.

He was born July 3, 1937, a son of the late Martha Wagener.

In addition to his mother, Raymond was preceded in death by his Uncle, Wilbur Wagener.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Nancy...

Cleo M. (Tice) Lollathin

Jan 5, 2021

Cleo M. Lollathin 74, of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 7, 1946 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Chambers) Tice. She was a retired housekeeper for Wheeling Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

John Peter Barkey Jr.

Jan 5, 2021

John Peter Barkey, 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 19, 1951 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late John P. and Mary R. (Minder) Barkey Sr.  John was a graduate from Ohio University with a degree in Education, he retired from the...

Levi Dow

Jan 5, 2021

Levi Dow 69 of Colerain passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital, he was born August 29, 1951 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late Charles A. and Elenora (Harris) Dow. He was a retired auto body technician, a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, and an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he...

William Howard Richards

Jan 4, 2021

William Howard Richards, 100, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, January 4th, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on December 7, 1920 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Howard and Lelia (Roth) Richards.  He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp and the United States Army during WWII.  Bill was the oldest living...

Clara Laura Defranco

Jan 3, 2021

Clara L. DeFranco, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her son's home in Wheeling.

She was born September 23, 1931, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Louis and Marjore (Green) Krismer.

Clara was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was an amazing wife, mother,...

Clara Laura (Krismer) Defranco

Jan 3, 2021

Clara L. DeFranco, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her son's home in Wheeling.

She was born September 23, 1931, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Louis and Marjore (Green) Krismer.

Clara was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  She was an amazing wife, mother,...

Elizabeth Gertrude (Bartock) Posgai

Jan 3, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" G. Posgai, 81, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Trinity West Hospital. She was born November 16, 1939, in Neffs, OH, a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Zelena) Bartock. Betty worked in the cosmetics department of L.S. Good Department Store, and was a Librarian at Buckeye Local Schools.  She was a...

Josephine D. "Josie" (Olinski) Probst

Jan 2, 2021

Josephine D. Probst 73 of Colerain passed away on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital Acuity Care Wheeling. She was born December 17, 1947 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dina (Barsanti) Olinski. She was retired from the Ohio Department of Corrections System, St. Clairsville, a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain, where...

Barbara Rae (Elza) Marchani

Jan 1, 2021

Barbara Rae (Elza) Marchani, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH, formerly of Moundsville, WV, passed away January 1, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born May 20, 1954 in Glendale, WV, a daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Meeker) Elza.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard Marchani and daughter, Amanda 'Mandy' Rose (Chris)...

Barbara Rae (Elza) Marchani

Jan 1, 2021

Barbara Rae (Elza) Marchani, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH, formerly of Moundsville, WV, passed away January 1, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born May 20, 1954 in Glendale, WV, a daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Meeker) Elza.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard Marchani and daughter, Amanda 'Mandy' Rose (Chris)...

Agnes Cecilia (Preslin) Kenzora

Jan 1, 2021

Agnes Cecilia Kenzora, 94 of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Martins Ferry on May 16, 1926 a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Roscoe) Preslin.  Agnes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ann DeBlasis; a brother, Frank...

Ricky Lee Bailey

Dec 31, 2020

Ricky Lee Bailey

Ricky Lee Bailey, 55, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, from an accident at his home on December 31, 2020.  He was born January 15, 1965 in Bellaire, Ohio, son to Glen and Barbara Graham Bailey.

Working for Shelly and Sands Asphalt Company, Rick was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and...

Andrew R. "Chick" Lamotte

Dec 31, 2020

Andrew Richard LaMotte III, "Chick," age 73, passed away December 31st, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Chick was born October 29th, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Chick is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia (Hammer) and Andrew "Chick" LaMotte Jr.

He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife, Joyce (Smith), whom...

Cheryl Christine Schafer

Dec 30, 2020

Cheryl Christine Schafer of Hurricane, West Virginia, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on December 30, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Cheryl was born May 23, 1946 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Kemo) Schafer. She is survived by her sister Jan (Denny) Lewis of LaQuinta, California....