Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Mary Ann Kominsky, 89, of Blaine, OH passed away November 12, 2020 in Martins Ferry at her daughter's home.

She was born January 14, 1931, in Lansing, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Trykowski) Bodnar.

Mary Ann was retired from the Belmont County Auditor's Office, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Nov 11, 2020

Donald Joseph Thomas, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 2, 1953 in Wheeling a son of the late Ernest and Pearl (Schwaben) Thomas.  Don retired from Wheeling Hospital and was a member of the Elm Grove Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Warwood...

Nov 11, 2020

Paul Edward Manukin Sr., 82, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born in Lansing on May 26, 1938 a son of the late John and Mary (Marshall) Manukin.  Paul retired from Marsh Wheeling Stogies.

He is survived by his daughter, Penny (Doug) Faldowski; two sons, Paul (Peggy) Manukin Jr. and Jeffrey...

Nov 8, 2020

ROBERT A. HERCHLER

Robert A. Herchler, 50, of St. Clairsville, passed away November 8, 2020.

He was born November 13, 1969 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Clarence and Barbara Herchler.  Also preceding Robert in death was his sister, Dawn.

A 1988 graduate of Vermillion High School, he is survived by his brother,...

Nov 4, 2020

William L. Kahl 76, of Bellaire passed away Wednesday November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born May 1, 1944 in Bellaire, a son of the late William and Pauline (Higgins) Kahl. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2020

PATTY JOANN FREEMAN

Patty JoAnn Freeman, 72, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  Patty was born in Barnesville, Ohio on April 10, 1948 to the late Francis Wyverne (Buck) Freeman and Margie Eileen (Bates) Freeman.

Patty attended the Canton College of Business after graduating from Barnesville High School...

Nov 3, 2020

S. Keith Bugaj 73, of Lansing passed away Tuesday November 3, 2020 at his home. He was born March 21, 1947 in Wheeling, a son of the late Stanley "Stumpy" and Josephine "Babe" (Matan) Bugaj. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Steubenville Plant, a member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, and the Bridgeport Boosters. His favorite...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard D. Grandstaff, 63, of Lansing, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in his residence.  He was born on November 28, 1956 in Anniston, AL, a son of the late Rudolph and Edna Marlene (Kearnes) Toth.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Grandstaff; 2 grandsons, Andrew Danhart and Kingston Hamler; a granddaughter, Mya Hodgkiss; great aunt,...

Nov 1, 2020

Vicki L. (Lucas) Beazel, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday November 1, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 5, 1947 in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Clyde C. and Doris M. (Hensel) Lucas.

Vicki retired from Medi-Home Health and was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry....

Oct 30, 2020

Edna Margaret Thompson (born October 28, 1942 ~ died October 30, 2020)

On the morning of October 30, 2020 Edna Margaret Thompson passed away unexpectedly in her home in Loomis, Ohio. Born October 28, 1942 in Loomis, Ohio to Joseph and Edna (Arnett) Shirbish. Edna was a proud and beloved coal miner's daughter to her parents and...

Oct 29, 2020

Nova J. Keenan, 77, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home under the care of Valley Hospice.

She was born July 11, 1943 in Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of the late Aldice Irwin and Eleanor Irwin Barr. In addition to her parents, Nova was preceded in death by her brother,...

Oct 28, 2020

FALDOWSKI-MCFARLAN, Janet L., 53, of Westerville, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on November 11, 1966, in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of Bernard (late) and RoseMary Faldowski.

Janet was a graduate of Ohio University and The University of Phoenix.  She loved her two dogs, Miller and Foster, as well...

Oct 26, 2020

Reverend Lloyd G. Smith, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South.  He was born on September 28, 1927 in Norwalk, OH a son of the late Harold and Wilma (Kinsey) Smith.  Lloyd was a minister at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church from 1973 till 1986.   He served his country...

Oct 25, 2020

ROBERT E. GATTEN

A lifelong resident of Belmont, Ohio, Robert E. Gatten, 81, passed away unexpectedly, October 25, 2020.  Son of the late Harvey and Dorotha Calvert Gatten, he was born April 28, 1939.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Gatten and sister, Evelyn McKeen.

Oct 17, 2020

Jane L. Daugherty 69 of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South. She was born October 13, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Becker) Daugherty.

She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Jefferson Community College.   Jane was retired from Jefferson Behavioral...

Oct 17, 2020

SANDRA J. FEIOCK

Sandra J. Feiock now rests, as she awaits the resurrection.

Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, May 3, 1943, Sandra was the daughter of the late William and Lela Ankrom Messerly and one of four children welcomed into the Messerly family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 16, 2020

Cathy L. Meigh, 59, of Colerain, OH, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at The James, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. She was born July 5, 1961, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of Richard Meigh and the late Evelyn "Mickey" (Maguire) Meigh.

Cathy was a very loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt, friend, and dog mom. She loved...

Oct 16, 2020

James J. Barritt 95, of Lansing passed away Friday October 16, 2020 at Genesis Hospital Zanesville, Ohio. He was born June 6, 1925 in Lansing a son of the late Henry E. and Julia L. (Schayes) Barritt.

He was a retired employee of the former Picoma Industries Martins Ferry, a member of Lansing United Methodist Church, and...

Oct 14, 2020

Timothy A. Aspenwall, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, and Ft. Myers, FL, passed away October 14, 2020 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born May 29, 1952, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late William F. and Clara (Waller) Aspenwall.

Tim graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1970.  He earned a bachelor's...

Oct 13, 2020

Michael T. Kaffana, 59 of Dillonvale, Ohio, was born on March 12, 1961, a son of the late John M. Kaffana, Sr. and Jane M. (Popkie) Kaffana.

Mike was owner of the MTK Lawncare Service for 30 years.  He enjoyed all outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, gardening, and mushroom picking.  He enjoyed motocross and 4-wheeling.  He was a...