Obituaries

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...

May 21, 2020

Eleanor F. Mauck, 95, of Bridgeport, OH passed away May 21, 2020 at Beacon House in St. Clairsville, OH.

She was born March 20, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Chester J. and Marie M. (Komosa) Shaffer.

Eleanor was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport where...

May 19, 2020

Katherine "Katie" Rose Bennett, 45, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Wytheville, VA.

She was born April 5, 1975, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of Sylvia "Guggie" (Walton) Rhodes and the late John Carroll.

Katie worked at Swisher International Inc., and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.

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May 17, 2020

Helen Pietro, 99, of Dillonvale, passed away May 17, 2020 at Sienna Hills Nursing Home.

She was born February 6, 1921, in Herrick, OH, a daughter of the late Alex and Susie (Toth) Poch.

She was a member of the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, Dillonvale Senior Center, Dillonvale Nutrition Center, the AARP, and was a former...

May 17, 2020

DOROTHY L. WHITSELL

Dorothy L. Whitsell, 103, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at Astoria of Barnesville on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born to the late Fred and Birdie Ramsey Leach on April 14, 1917 in Barnesville, Ohio.

Living a long and remarkable life, Dorothy celebrated her 103rd birthday this April. During her life,...

May 15, 2020

Albert A. "Tony" Brubach, 85, of Lansing died peacefully Friday May 15, surrownded by his loving family, a son of the late Albert and Beulah (Ankrom) Brubach, he was born May 19, 1934 in Martins Ferry.

He was retired from the Glazers Union #751, and American Plate Glass Wheeling. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

May 14, 2020

Darlene H. (Miller) Shope, 81, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Altoona, PA, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born December 10, 1938 in Altoona a daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy P. (Shope) Miller.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters; Joan,...