Obituaries

Jul 7, 2020

HILDA MAE HUNTSMAN

Hilda Mae Huntsman, 92, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away July 7, 2020.  She was born in Belmont, Ohio May 20, 1928, daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Mellott and one of eight children in the Mellott family.

Preceding Hilda in death, her husband, James Huntsman; sons, Rodney and James Huntsman; daughter,...

Jul 7, 2020

Bruce A. Kennedy, 71, of Colerain, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born October 14, 1948, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Donald and Minnie (Woodford) Kennedy.

Bruce was an electrical engineer and a member of the IEEE.  He was a Methodist by Faith and a U.S....

Jul 6, 2020

Robert Lee Bright Jr. 33 of Bridgeport passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at his home. He was born June 17, 1987 in Reading, PA, a son of Robert Lee Bright Sr. of Reading PA and Andrea (Ninfo) Hartong of Quaker City, OH.

Bobby was a Lutheran by faith a member of Laborers Union Local #1149 Wheeling,...

Jul 5, 2020

Ernie Pyatt, 53, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Wheeling on May 8, 1967 a son of the late Ernest and Shirley (McNinch) Pyatt.  Ernie worked for Sheet Metal Local 33 and was a member of Lansing Sportsman Club.

He is survived by his wife, Pam; two sons, Mike...

Jul 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann "Aunt Libby" Smith, 85, of Colerain, OH passed away July 1, 2020, at her home.

She was born June 13, 1935, in Farmington, OH, a daughter of the late Robert R. and Esther (Cope) Smith.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and graduated from Mt. Union College in 1956 where...

Jul 1, 2020

Patricia A. "Pat" Puskas, 77 of Lansing, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 10, 1943 in Campus IL, a daughter of the late James C. and Margaret M. (Zeller) Lepic.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, and a housewife. Pat loved to cook and bake, she...

Jun 29, 2020

Calvin O. Hord, 95, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born April 18, 1925 in Shelby, N.C. a son of the late Grover and Emma (Porter) Hord.

Calvin retired from the former Welty Buick of Wheeling.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Jun 29, 2020

John Andrew Worwa Sr., 63 of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Germany on July 16, 1956 a son of the late Stanley and Sylvia (Sowers) Worwa.  He was a US Army Veteran.  John was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, a life member of the DAV and enjoyed working...

Jun 23, 2020

DESSIE LUELLA ROBY

Dessie Luella Roby, who celebrated her 100th February 19th of this year, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio to the late Lewis Ramsey and Hattie Brown Ramsey.

Preceding Dessie in death was her husband, Robert Roby; daughter, Sally Bizzarri; sisters, Geneva Kocher and...

Jun 23, 2020

Catherine M. Petrella 77, of Mingo Junction Ohio formerly of Maryland, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at her home. She was born September 10, 1942 in Washington DC, a daughter of the late Herbert S. Smith and Helen (Appleton) Smith Deeck.

She was a retired owner of her own day care center, and the A.S.H.A. (American...

Jun 21, 2020

Roy B. Mussard, 75, of Shadyside, OH, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Liza's Place, Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. He was born May 23, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Ralph Mussard, Sr. and Edythe (Knight) Mussard.

Roy was retired from Navistar of Springfield, OH.

In addition to his parents,...

Jun 21, 2020

SHAYNA ELLEN GOODSON

Shayna Ellen Goodson, 28, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, June 21, 2020.  She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, August 23, 1991, to Clifford and Cindy Goodson.

Shayna's love for life leaves beautiful memories for those she leaves behind; her parents, Clifford and Cindy Goodson; sisters, Stephanie Tweedlie, Becky Hornbuckle, and...

Jun 19, 2020

GERALDINE LYNN COLEMAN

Geraldine Lynn Coleman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at her home, June 19, 2020, with her family at her side.  Born February 24, 1942 in East Liverpool Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Cermak and Agnus Birch Cermak.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Jun 18, 2020

JESS LEROY BAKER

Jess Leroy Baker, 84, of Barnesville, has joined his wife; Beverly Lou Mayberry Baker, as together they walk hand in hand, heart to heart, together once more.

Born in Barnesville, Ohio on June 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Paron and Estella Christman Baker.  In addition to his parents,...

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...