Obituaries

Aug 26, 2020

Mary "Marish" (Ivan) Russ, 89, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Rollings Hills Nursing Center, Bridgeport, OH. She was born July 16, 1931 in Mona, WV to the late Nicholas and Catherine (Kish) Ivan.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Moore, her second...

Aug 23, 2020

Mary Ann Dulesky, 90 of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday August 23, 2020 at Mary her home. She was born January 23, 1930 in Benwood WV, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Rickovicky) Kleinedler.

She was a retired head teller for United Bank in Wheeling, and a Catholic by faith.

In addition to her...

Aug 22, 2020

Jeffrey J. Helmbright "Dawg", 48, of Harrisville, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, August 22, 2020.  He was born on November 16, 1971 in Wheeling a son of Sally (Denger) Helmbright and the late, Joseph Helmbright.  Jeff was employed by the Belmont County Correctional Institution, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and was an avid...

Aug 21, 2020

STEPHANIE RAE LUCAS

Stephanie Rae Lucas, 41, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at her home on August 21, 2020.  She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 10, 1978, daughter of James Leek and the late Kathy Sue Hart.

A homemaker, Stephanie always made home the place to be; where comfort and warmth were...

Aug 21, 2020

Elsie Vera Wheeler Cook, 90, of St. Clairsville formerly of Lansing, was welcomed into Heaven's gates by the Lord on August 21, 2020 to join the love of her life, Jimmie.  She was born December 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Dewey and Anna (Graham) Wheeler.

Elsie is survived by children Jim (Peggy), Cook of St....

Aug 21, 2020

Joseph M. Papp, 65, of Wheeling formerly of Dillonvale, passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 27, 1955 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Michael Sr. and Jennie (Abromovich) Papp.

He was the caretaker for his loving mother, and a Christian by faith.

In addition to his...

Aug 17, 2020

Franke, Margaret Verna Fehr, 101, formerly of Lansing, OH, passed at Minford Retirement Center, Minford OH, Monday August 17, 2020.  Born Dec.11, 1918, at her family home in Lansing, OH, Marg was the daughter of the late Margaret and Harry W. Fehr.

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

Aug 15, 2020

Frank Klan, III, 62, of Rayland, OH died Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born August 17, 1957, a son of the late Mary (Capobianco) and Frank Klan, Jr.

Frank was a retired Truck Driver for Slay Transportation, Sardis, OH.

He was a member of the Teamster Horsemen #40, Motorcycle...

Aug 14, 2020

William "Bill" J. Patsche, 78 of St. Clairsville, OH passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020, at Peterson Hospital with his wife, Susan, at his side.

Bill was born June 10, 1942, in Wheeling, WV., the son of William J. Patsche Sr. and Rose (Pavilich) Patsche. Bill graduated from Bellaire High School Class of 1960,...

Aug 14, 2020

It is with a sad, yet, thankful heart, that the family of Mary Kay(Sells) Kohler, announces her passing from this worldly life to a her new and wonderful and heavenly life on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Mary Kay was born on April 5, 1947, to Mr. Omer B. Sells and Mrs. Bertha Davis Sells, who both proceeded...

Aug 14, 2020

BRENDA KAY SNYDER

August 14, 2020, Brenda Kay Snyder joined her husband, as he took her hand and whispered, "Welcome dear", and they now walk together, hand in hand; heart to heart, for eternity.

She was born to the late William and Lois Howell Lynn, September 12, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia.  In addition to...

Aug 13, 2020

Georgi Ann Smith, 66, of St. Clairsville, passed away, Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Ruby Medical Center, Morgantown.  She was born on October 19, 1953 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late, George and Margaret (Cook) Stobbs Sr.  Georgi enjoyed cooking, cleaning, working with crafts and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband,...

Aug 12, 2020

Nancy J. Dewey, 87, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 12, 2020 after a long illness at Forest Hills Care Center. She was born November 24, 1932 in Power, WV, and the daughter of the late Janet (Waddell) Edgell.

Nancy was a wife, mother, and advocate for children. After graduating from West Liberty University, she...

Aug 12, 2020

BETTY IRENE LEE

Betty Irene Lee, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio, is together again with her husband, Glenn, as they now share their eternal life.  Born in Bethesda, Ohio on June 3. 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. Bailey and Freda Shepherd Bailey.

Also preceding Betty in death was her sister, Barbara...

Aug 12, 2020

Phyllis Mary Czahoroski, 83, of Blaine, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Blaine on August 31, 1936 a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Stempien) Czahoroski.  Phyllis retired from the Wheeling News Register.

She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Josephine Czahoroski, Janie Czahoroski and...

Aug 11, 2020

S. Charles (Charlie) Jennette, age 83, of Lansing, passed away in Liza's Place on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 with his loving and devoted wife, Mary Regina (Gina) at his side.

Charlie was born on March 24, 1937 in Wheeling, a son of the late Sylvester and Miriam Jennette of Blaine.  He was a self-made and self-taught man...

Aug 10, 2020

Rosalie L. (Fleahman) Harris, 82, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 24, 1938 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late George and Violet A. (Burwell) Fleahman.

Rosalie was a member of the St. Clairsville Senior Center.

In addition to her parents...

Aug 10, 2020

WILLIAM D. HAMILTON, JR.

William D. Hamilton, Jr., 47, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, August 10, 2020.  He was born to William and Connie Booth Hamilton, Sr., June 26, 1973 in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

Bill lives on in the memory of those who survive; his parents, Bill and Connie Hamilton of Belmont; daughter, Dessa Hamilton of...

Aug 9, 2020

Donald F. Lutz, Sr., 74, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born November 16, 1945 in Martins Ferry a son of the late John "Paul" Lutz and Thelma A. (Miller) Lutz Bauknecht.

Don retired from Ormet Corp. after 42 years service, was a Catholic, and a...

Aug 7, 2020

Melody A. Reynolds, 60, of Wheeling, WV, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born September 5, 1959 in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of Amos "Penny" Reynolds, Jr and Dorothy Mae (Beall) Reynolds.

Melody worked for the former Elby's Restaurant and was the Catering Manager for Wesbanco Arena.

She...