Obituaries

Jun 15, 2020

Nancy S. Turvey, 66, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born March 7, 1954 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Elmer W. and Barbara Jean (Kucera) Meadows.

Nancy was a true Purple Rider football enthusiast. She was also...

Jun 14, 2020

Flora E. (Betty Dixon) Rager 79, of Mingo Junction Ohio passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 at Country Club Manor Steubenville. She was born August 27, 1940 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Barnes) Dixon.

She was a housewife and a member of the Pleasant Hills Baptist Church in Steubenville, the Democratic Women,...

Jun 11, 2020

Michael S. "Mike" Masters, 50, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born April 7, 1970 in Wheeling, WV a son of Jeri Lynn (Rattay) Masters and the late James Masters.

He was a driver for the UPS Terminal in Canonsburg, PA.

Mike was a member of the First Christian Church...

Jun 11, 2020

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Charles W. "Bud" Coulson Sr. 92, of Bridgeport passed away Thursday June 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 26, 1927 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Martin V. and Ella May (Welsh) Coulson.

Bud was a retired truck driver for the former Warwood Transfer Co., a Catholic by...

Jun 10, 2020

DR. JOHN EDWARD PASKO, JR.

Dr. John Edward Pasko, Jr, MD, age 83, of Monroe Michigan, died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Youngstown Ohio, St Elizabeth's Hospital June 1, 1937 to John E. and Betty (Chako) Pasko. He attended Todd Woods grade school and Girard High and always told...

Jun 8, 2020

Wm "Jess" Warren, 78, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1942 in Spencer, WV, a son of the late Martin and Chloe (Fox) Warren.

Jess retired from A.E.P. after thirty-three years.  He was a member of the Martins Ferry Rotary, Masonic Lodge, and Kiwanis...

Jun 7, 2020

Stephanie V. Radik, 91, of Akron, OH, formerly of Bridgeport, OH passed away Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 26, 1928, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Angela Fabian.

Stephanie worked as a clerk at the former Harts Department Store and was a member of St....

Jun 7, 2020

Anna Pafcoff 98, of Dillonvale Ohio, passed away on Saturday June 7, 2020 at her home in Pickerington Ohio with her family by her side.

Born on January 22, 1922 in Connersville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Samuel and Tellie (Dziama) Yarish.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were two brothers:...

Jun 7, 2020

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Andrew R. "Chick" LaMotte Jr. 93, of Bridgeport, died Sunday June 7, 2020 at Liza's Place. He was born January 5, 1927 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Andrew R. and Elizabeth (Pittner) LaMotte.

He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Steubenville Plant, a member of the former West Bridgeport...

Jun 6, 2020

ARTHUR RUSSELL HENDERSON

Arthur Russell Henderson, 78, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away June 6, 2020. He was born February17, 1942 in the family farmhouse, welcomed by his parents, George and Mary Strahl Henderson and one of four sons blessing the Henderson family.

Preceding Art in death are his parents; and brothers, George, Joseph, and John....

Jun 2, 2020

JERROLD ALLAN PRYOR

Jerrold Allan Pryor, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, June 2, 2020. He was born in Oxford, Ohio on May 28, 1958, to the late Donald Pryor and Betty Bean Pryor.

Jerry was a retired member from the Ironworks Local 549. A man with many talents, Jerry's true gift was welding. ...

Jun 2, 2020

MARY ALICE HARRISON

Mary Alice Harrison, who graced this earth for 85 years and loved to sing, now sings with the angles.  Born May 11, 1935 in Adrian, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Toms Barber and one of eight children, bringing joy to the Barber household.

She enjoyed photography...

May 31, 2020

Robert Paul "Bobby" Caruth, 78, of Barnesville, OH, was promoted to glory on May 31, 2020.

He was born May 8, 1942, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Harry I. and Jemima (Fagert) Caruth Sr.

Bobby worked at Belco Crafts and was a Christian By Faith.

In addition to his...

May 29, 2020

Troy C. Thurnes 58, of St. Clairsville, passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, after a brief and sudden illness with his sisters by his side. He was born August 19, 1961 in Wheeling, a son of the late Richard "Coach" Thurnes, and his mother Dorothy (Lewandowski) Thurnes of St. Clairsville.

Troy was a 1979...

May 28, 2020

Gary C. Oblak, 75, of Tiltonsville passed away Thursday May 28, 2020 in Akron with his family by his side. He was born February 26, 1945 in Wheeling a son of Charles J. And Emily (Kovarik) Oblak. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Connie (Moore) Oblak in 2019. They will be reunited in heaven...

May 27, 2020

Lawrence Terry Roth. Sr., 79, of Martins Ferry, OH, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

Terry was born December 11, 1940 in Martins Ferry a son of the late John and Loretta (Ward) Roth.

He retired from Custom Technical Services of Byesville, OH where he was a Senior Technical Analyst. Terry was...

May 24, 2020

Irene Ivan, 91, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Rolling Hills. She was born December 8, 1928 in Mona, WV a daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Kish) Ivan.

Irene retired after 32 years service with Marsh Wheeling Stogie Co.

In addition to her parents she...

May 23, 2020

Frank  L. "Sonny" Nagy, 82, of Lansing, OH died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born July 8, 1937, in Blaine, OH, a son of the late Frank and Martha (Surowka) Nagy.

Frank retired from Ormet after 42 years, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

May 22, 2020

WINIFRED "WINNIE" JULIA KOTHERA

Winifred "Winnie" Julia Kothera, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away, May 22, 2020 and now rests in peace.  Born December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Luetta Wittenbrook .

Preceding Winnie in death are her husband, Charles Kothera; sons, Ray and Thomas Kothera; sisters, Fancies...

May 21, 2020

William E. Thomas 85, of Bridgeport, died Thursday May 21 at his home. He was born February 22, 1935 in Riverview, Ohio a son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Lillian (Howard) Thomas.

Bill was retired from Zamoski Distributing, a Methodist by faith, and a US Marine.

Bill lover gardening, hunting, just walking in...