Obituaries

Jan 27, 2020

GEORGE W. YOCKEY

George W. "Bill" Yockey, 75, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away January 27, 2020.  Born March 19, 1944 in Cambridge, Ohio, he was the son of Catherine Christman Yockey and the late George P. Yockey.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Solomon and Viola Christman and uncle,...

Jan 26, 2020

JAMIE LEE (RINEHART) SAMPSON

Jamie Lee (Rinehart) Sampson, 41, formerly of Monroe County, Ohio and most recently of Killeen, Texas, passed away January 26, 2020.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, June 6, 1978 to Trinda Lee (Rinehart) Schwaben and John L. Sampson.

Proceeding Jamie in death was his infant brother, Darin Schwaben; maternal...

Jan 25, 2020

CARL C. FOSTER

Carl C. Foster, 91, of Bethesda, went to be with his Lord on January 25, 2020.

He previously served as Sunday School teacher, elder, and deacon.  He was a member of East Main Church of Christ in Barnesville, a Korean War Veteran, a 40 year member of the Bethesda Masonic Lodge, and...

Jan 23, 2020

Mary Virginia "Ginny" (Hayes) Sheets, 94, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Forest Hills Care Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born May 12, 1925 in Martins Ferry, only child of the late Charles E. and Anna M. (Craig) Hayes.

Ginny retired as a telephone operator for C & P Telephone Co. She...

Jan 21, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Leroy Doyle, 77, of Mingo Junction, went to be with God on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on December 12, 1942 in Steubenville.  He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Mingo plant, he served his country in the US Army 8th division, also a member of the American Legion, Polish Athletic Club and was...

Jan 20, 2020

Kathy A. "Sweetie" Van Kirk, 64, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 20th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 24, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Vera Mae (Graham) Reeb.

Kathy was a retired staff member of 23 years at Yourkovich and Associates...

Jan 18, 2020

MICHAEL D. DANIELS

Michael D. Daniels, 39, of Senecaville, Ohio, passed January 18, 2020.  He was born August 3, 1980 in Cambridge, Ohio, son of Kermit DeVore and Katrina Daniels.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Sandy Daniels.

Michael will forever remain in the hearts of those who...

Jan 17, 2020

KATHY S. HART

Kathy S. Hart, 64, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home, January 17, 2020.  Born in Bellaire, Ohio, February 8, 1955, she was the daughter of Mildred Eden Graham and the late Raymond Graham.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hart in...

Jan 17, 2020

Marilyn Naomi Volan, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Martins Ferry on November 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Huggins) Carleton.  Marilyn was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry and retired after many years of service, from the Medical Supply...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary M. (Ritchey) Hughes, 76, of Martins Ferry, died January 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1943 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter to the late William E. and Willa R. (Murphy) Ritchey.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry, a Methodist Lay Minister and a member of...

Jan 10, 2020

Van Albert Coen. 88, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Altercare Adena.  He was born in Adena on March 22, 1931 a son of the late Van and Bessie (Sanders) Coen.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion,...

Jan 9, 2020

Frank A. Holzopfel, Sr., 77, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 15, 1942 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Frank M. and Theresa (Nardone) Holzopfel.

Frank was retired from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a Catholic...

Jan 8, 2020

JANICE M. BROWN

Janice M. Brown, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born September 9, 1953 in Barnesville, daughter of Delmas and Daisy (Barrett) Long.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Argie Long.  Argie was Janice's inspiration, teacher, and...

Jan 8, 2020

VERNON E. BAILEY

Vernon E. Bailey, 83, of Bethesda, Ohio, was welcomed to his eternal home, January 8, 2020. Born June 6, 1936 in Bethesda, Ohio, he was one of seven children born to Mack C. and Hazel Turner Bailey.

In addition to his parents, preceding Vernon in death are his brothers, Robert and Mack...

Jan 7, 2020

EVELYN J. WESLEY

Evelyn J. Wesley, 60, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away January 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, May 11, 1959, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her her brother, Jim Moore and sister,...

Jan 6, 2020

William A. "Bill" Almashy, 84, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at Oak Creek Terrace, Kettering, OH. He was born November 3, 1935 in Martins Ferry, son of the late William and Dorothy L. (Williams) Almashy.

Bill retired from teaching as a physical, health, and special education instructor and then...

Jan 3, 2020

Esther H. (Worthington) Bennett, 79, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Pleasant Grove, OH, on April 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Edwin H. and Sarah (Monroe) Worthington.

Esther was a homemaker, a devoted and loving wife and mother, serving side by side with her...

Jan 2, 2020

Regina M. (Walling) Lavy, 92, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Harbinger, NC. She was born November 11, 1927 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Margaret (O'Neill) Walling.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with over 40...

Jan 2, 2020

ROBERT EMRY CHOM

Robert Emry Chom, 69, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away January 2, 2020 at Barnesville Hospital.

Born December 15, 1950 in Painsville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Alex and Virginia Melen Chom.

Robert worked in the nursing field after graduating from Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing and...

Dec 29, 2019

William W. "Bill" Alltop, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born August 9, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Russell E. Alltop, Sr. and Opal M. (Groves) Alltop.

Bill was the retired owner/operator of Alltop Moving & Storage and a lifelong member...