Obituaries

Sep 26, 2020

Christina "Teenie" E. Mathews, 86, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Emerald Pointe Nursing Home, Barnesville, OH. She was born December 2, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late George and Beulah (Jeffers) Winesburg.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mathews, siblings: Sarah Winesburg, George Cornez, Robert...

Sep 22, 2020

Margaret A. "Peggy" (Wieser) Mihelarakis, 93, of Pleasant Grove, OH died Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late William J. and Catherine H. (Wagener) Wieser.

Peggy was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2020

Doris Jean Beckett 66, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday September 20, 2020 at Valley Hospice West Steubenville. She was born March 9, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late George L and Helen M. (Ennis) Howard.

She was retired cook for Wheeling Downs Racetrack, and a Methodist by faith.

Doris is survived...

Sep 19, 2020

CHARLES A. SOLE

Charles A. Sole, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Morrison House Zanesville.  He was born in Bellaire, Ohio March 24, 1951 to the late Addison and Lola Kehl Sole.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenny and Larry.

Sep 17, 2020

RICHARD E. "CAT" WILCOX

Richard "Cat" Wilcox, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at his home on September 17, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Zanesville on May 22, 1943 to the late Paul R. and Laura Murray Wilcox.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judith Kaye...

Sep 17, 2020

Gretchen M. Gavarkavich, 41 of Bellaire passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown. She was born March 7, 1979 in Wheeling, a Daughter of the late John A. Gavarkavich.'

Gretchen is survived by her mother and Stepfather Michael and Becky (Kinnison) DeBlasis of Bellaire, her fiancee' Anthony Craft of Virginia, her brother...

Sep 17, 2020

Marian Pastre, 90, of Piney Fork, Ohio, passed away September 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born November 19, 1929, to the late Vincent "Jumbo" and Emma (Sebenello) Colaianni.  Marian was preceded in death by her late beloved husband, Joseph A. Pastre, sisters, Eugenia and Betty Eugenia Colaianni,...

Sep 17, 2020

GARY E. AULT

Gary E. Ault, 68, of Fresno, Ohio, formerly of Belmont, died suddenly Thursday, September 17, 2020. Born July 10, 1952 at his family home in Piedmont, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Elmer Ault and Ethel Luvina (Monahan) Ault.

Gary embodied love and brought such warmth to the world. ...

Sep 15, 2020

Helen Conaway, 98, of Bridgeport, OH passed away September 15, 2020 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.

She was born March 31, 1922, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late Louis and Nellie (Walters) Stanchina.

Helen was a truck driver for Garvins Dairy during WWII.  She retired as a press operator at Wheeling Stamping. ...

Sep 14, 2020

Joseph F. Banco Sr., 77, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away September 14, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Joseph and Lydia (Matusek) Banco.

Joseph was the past President of Farm Fresh, Inc, and was the owner and operator of Sonny Boy restaurant...

Sep 12, 2020

Ronald Peter Pizzoferrato, 83, of Mingo Junction, passed away in his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  He was born on February 22, 1937 in Steubenville a son of the late Joseph and Viola (White) Pizzoferrato.  He was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  He was a 30-year choir member at St Agnes and also served in...

Sep 7, 2020

Gertrude E. (Habig) Wolfe O'Connor, 92, died Monday, September 7, 2020 in Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, OH. She was born September 27, 1927 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry.

In addition to her parents she is...

Sep 7, 2020

Rhonda Sue (Stabile) Bernardo, 63, of Martins Ferry OH died Monday, September 7, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 27, 1957 in San Francisco, CA, a daughter of Barbara June (Kirkpatrick) Stabile and the late Carl A. Stabile.

Since 1975 she has worked for United Bank of Wheeling, WV and was Martins Ferry...

Sep 5, 2020

Thomas R. "Tom" Hough, 73, of Prestonsburg, KY, formerly of Wheeling, WV passed away September 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 10th, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Wayne and Thelma (Roberts) Hough.

Tom was a retired coal miner for Consol Energy and a member of the United Church...

Sep 5, 2020

Marion L. Mucha 100, of Bridgeport formerly of Rocky River, Oh, entered eternal life on Saturday September 5, 2020 at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, OH, she was born October 27, 1919 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (O'Connell) McNamee.

Marion was a devoted wife, AND MOTHER. She was also a member of...

Sep 3, 2020

CLARENCE A. CLOUSE

Clarence A. Clouse, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was born in Buttermilk, near Flushing, Ohio on June 7, 1936, to the late Lewis G. and Samantha White Clouse.

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

Sep 2, 2020

Sylvia McDaniel, 98, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away September 2, 2020 at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 9, 1922, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Ben and Amelia (Slater) Dietrich.

Sylvia was a Christian by faith.  She was a "Rosie the Riveter" working at a factory in Cleveland during WWII. ...

Aug 31, 2020

Richard D. Wharton, 86, of Colerain, OH died Monday, August 31, 2020, in Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 30, 1934, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late William and Virginia (Davis) Wharton.

Richard was a retired Sales Representative for Carnation Foods. He was a member of American Legion Post #38 and a veteran...

Aug 29, 2020

LAWRENCE H. "BABE" ROWSON

Lawrence H. "Babe" Rowson, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away peacefully, August 29, 2020 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  He was born February 3, 1930 in Bellaire, Ohio, to James and Mary Rutter Rowson and was one of four siblings that blessed the Rowson family.

In addition to his parents,...

Aug 28, 2020

Nannette Claire Berletch, 88, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center, Bellaire.  She was born on July 18, 1932 in Moundsville, a daughter of the late, Melba Lynn (McMahon) Tweedlie.  Nannette was a member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Dr. Todd) Chontos...