Obituaries

Dec 28, 2020

Mary E. Robinson, 94, of Bridgeport, OH passed away December 28, 2020 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born June 12, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Ruble W. and Elsie (Manion) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel B. Robinson; son, Rob Robinson; siblings, Wayne,...

Dec 28, 2020

Orzolek, A. Joyce Francis, 92, of Martins Ferry, OH died December 28, 2020.  She was born December 3, 1928, in Washington County, Beham, PA.  She was the daughter of the late John L. and Alda Wilson Francis. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Orzolek; and siblings, Clara Main, J. Clyde...

Dec 28, 2020

Junior Richard Sponaugle, 92, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 in Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on November 1, 1928 in Whitmere, WV a son of the late Oscar and Norma Jean (Arbogast) Sponaugle.  He retired from Winsor Power Co, was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is...

Dec 27, 2020

Betty June Domyan, 96, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed away December 27, 2020 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport.

She was born October 16, 1924, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late William L. And Clara (Scheuer) Miller.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2020

James Michael Friend, 51, of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Wheeling on May 24, 1969 a son of Bertha Sue Friend.  He was an avid Denver Bronco fan and enjoyed playing Chess.

James is survived by his mother; a brother, Dwane Friend; a sister, Patricia (Mark) Lenevich; and...

Dec 27, 2020

Ralph A. DiNapoli, 86, of Yorkville, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Medical Park, Wheeling, WV.  He was born on June 30, 1934 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Anthony DiNapoli and Derna (Zappi) Baxter.  He retired as a school teacher from Indian Creek School System in Jefferson County. Ralph served his country in the Army stationed...

Dec 27, 2020

Betty June Domyan, 96, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed away December 27, 2020 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport.

She was born October 16, 1924, in Wheeling, WV,  a daughter of the late William L. And Clara (Scheuer) Miller.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2020

HAROLD D. "HUCK" SNYDER

Harold D. "Huck" Snyder, 89, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at his home, peacefully, on December 27, 2020.  Born February 9, 1931 in Calais, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Mildred Pierce Snyder.

In addition to his parents, Huck was preceded in death by his wife of...

Dec 26, 2020

Harry L. Scammell Jr. 85 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1935 in Wheeling, to the late Harry L. Scammell Sr. and Helen L. (Milliken) Scammell. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, West Liberty State Collage, and the Univ. of Wisconsin School of Banking Administration. After...

Dec 26, 2020

Frances A. Bowen 71 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at Trinity Hospital West Steubenville. She was born December 21, 1949 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Laura Pearl (Miller) Gregorcic. She was retired from Alternative and Advanced Health Care St. Clairsville, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and a member...

Dec 25, 2020

Cleo Sommer Dull passed away in the early hours of December 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Dull, brothers Ervin, Keith, Donald, and Sister Iris. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Dull Duff (Columbus), her grandchildren Meryl Duff (Jersey City, New Jersey) and Justin Duff (Columbus) and brother Lee (Florida) and sister Rhea...

Dec 24, 2020

John A. Palmer 93 formerly of Cemetery Road Martins Ferry passed away December 24, 2020 at Wheeling Continuous Care Center Wheeling. He was born May 16, 1927 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Leto) Palmer.

John was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, a US Marine in WWII, and...

Dec 24, 2020

John A. Palmer 93 formerly of Cemetery Road Martins Ferry passed away December 24, 2020 at Wheeling Continuous Care Center Wheeling. He was born May 16, 1927 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Leto) Palmer.

John was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, a US Marine in WWII, and...

Dec 23, 2020

RACHEL MARLENE FUNKHOUSER TRISOLINE

Rachel Marlene Funkhouser Trisoline, 86, of Belmont Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born June 21, 1934, to the late James Dimitro and Edna Dixon Dimitro. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Diana Dimitro and step-mother, Clara Dimitro Rachel is survived by her sons, James...

Dec 23, 2020

A loving and beautiful soul, Yvonne L. Gotschall, 80, passed away on Wednesday,

December 23, 2020 with her loving children and grandchildren just feet away.

Yvonne was born in Duck, WV on March 18, 1940, daughter of the late Denver

and Tressie Jarvis Nottingham.

Yvonne was a member of the Scotch...

Dec 22, 2020

Clyde (Chip) William Porter Jr, 66, of Colerain, died Tuesday, December 22 at Wheeling Hospital of Covid-19 pneumonia. He was born October 2, 1954 in Martins Ferry to Clyde and the late Mary E. L. (Anderson) Porter. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Brian David. He was retired from AT &...

Dec 22, 2020

Alice Mae Pugh 64 of Dillonvale passed away at her home on Tuesday December 22, 2020. She was born January 5, 1956, a daughter of the late Howard "Bill" and Alice Mae (Hayman) Atwood. She was the owner of The Atwood Home in Dillonvale, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2020

KEVIN LEE CECIL

Kevin Lee Cecil, 58, of Belmont, Ohio, died suddenly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born January 8, 1962 and was the son of the late Arthur Gerald "Buzzy" Cecil and Ellen Mae Cecil of Belmont, Ohio.

Kevin was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. ...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond 101 of Martins Ferry passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 9, 1919 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Katherine E. (Coughlan) Hatch.

She was the retired C.F.O. for the Bellaire City Hospital, a member of the 1st...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond 101 of Martins Ferry passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 9, 1919 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Katherine E. (Coughlan) Hatch. She was the retired C.F.O. for the Bellaire City Hospital, a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church...