Obituaries
Madelyn A. Holbrook
Jun 23, 2026
Madelyn Holbrook, 91 of Martins Ferry died peacefully on June 23, 2026, at The Inn at Summit Trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was born on March 27, 1935, in Martins Ferry to Jack and Anna (Baldo) Kemo.
Madelyn was a longtime member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, where she served on numerous boards. She also served on...
Evelyn J. Fregiato
Jun 23, 2026
Evelyn Fregiato 86, of Steubenville, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2026 at Valley Hospice North Care Center, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on October 15, 1939, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Roy “Whitie” Wheeler and Virginia (Briggs) Wheeler.
Evelyn was a retired dietary technician for Dixon Health Care Center in Wintersville, also an avid...
Shirley Jean Brown
Jun 22, 2026
Shirley Jean Brown, 72, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. To know her is to be loved.
Born on April 27, 1954, in Woodsfield, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of the late Charles Basil Palmer and Ruth Marie Henthorn Palmer. She graduated from Beallsville High School in...
Captolia Mae "Tola" Kappler
Jun 21, 2026
Captolia Mae “Tola” Kappler, 95, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Belmont Manor. She was born on February 4, 1931, in Hannibal, OH, the only daughter of the late James and Thelma (Turner) VanDyne. Tola was a member of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church and retired from the Ohio County School System where she...
Melissa Sue Keen
Jun 20, 2026
Melissa Sue Keen, 57, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1969, a daughter of the late Jack Hindman and Carol (Adkins) Day.
Missy worked for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels for over 20 years before she retired to be a caretaker for several family members. She was a wonderful mother...
William Donald Stevenson
Jun 20, 2026
William Donald “Bill” Stevenson, 72, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was the son of the late William Allison Stevenson and Betty Ruth Stevenson. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Caron Kay Wilkinson, Peggy Jane Corbett, and many beloved dogs and cats.
Bill was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on December 16, 1953, and...
Steven 'Steve' Mehl
Jun 19, 2026
Steven 'Steve' Gregory Mehl, 70, of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away Friday June 19th, 2026. Steve was born in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Reverand Richard Mehl and Jacqueline (Clark) Mehl.
Steve was a Laborer for the State of West Virginia and music was one of the greatest loves of his life. A lifelong fan of rock and roll, he...
Charles E. Bell
Jun 18, 2026
Charles E. “Butch” Bell 80, of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday June 18, 2026, at Alter Care of Zanesville, reuniting him with his family. He was born on January 25, 1946, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Merle and Mable (Gasaway) Bell.
Butch was a dedicated son, kindhearted and a genuine person. His sense of humor and laugh was...
Renae Noel Hazelton
Jun 16, 2026
Renae Noel Hazelton, 57, of Dillonvale, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in her home. She was born on December 12, 1968, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of James C. Brown and the late Charlotte (Moore) Brown. Renae loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, especially spending time with them on Sundays on their porch. Her grandchildren were...
Richard C. Swallie
Jun 16, 2026
Richard C. Swallie, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully at Liza’s Place on June 16, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1944, a son of the late Leroy and Goldie (Huntsman) Swallie.
Rich enjoyed being outdoors. He liked hunting and fishing. He played ball as a boy and loved watching his children and grandchildren do the same. He was a wonderful...
Frank P. Preslin
Jun 16, 2026
Frank P. Preslin, 93, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Belmont Manor surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (Roscoe) Preslin.
Frank was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant, a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country...
Deborah Kay Tullis
Jun 13, 2026
Deborah Kay Tullis, 73, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away at Reynolds Memorial Hospital on June 13, 2026. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on September 23, 1952 to the late Jack and Cora (Dingey) Jeffries.
Deb was a homemaker and mother and then went to college to become an LPN. She worked in several nursing homes and really enjoyed working...
Michael James Sall Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Michael J. Sall Jr. 67 of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday June 9, 2026, at Ohio State University Hospital Columbus. He was born January 17, 1959, in Wheeling, a son of the late Michael J. “Pete” Sall Sr. and Louise (Mozie) Sall.
He was a retired employee of Kalkreuth Roofing Local #188 Wheeling, and a member of the Muskie Club #16...
Jane Arda Lipphardt
Jun 7, 2026
Jane Arda Lipphardt, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formally of Pierpont, Ohio and Martins Ferry, Ohio, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Jane was born on May 20, 1938, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur R. Lewis and Velma A. (Sweet) Lewis - O'Donnell.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Jim Street
Jun 6, 2026
Ronald James “Jim” Street, 72, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Born June 9, 1953 in Bellaire Ohio, a son of the late Jessie “Shorty” and Elsie Saffell Street, Jim was retired coal miner for the former Ohio Valley Coal Company #6 Mine near Beallsville. He was a graduate of Beallsville...
Scott Allen Gary
Jun 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Allen Gary, 69, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio (formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio). Scott passed away on June 6, 2026, while vacationing in Destin, Florida. He was born on May 5, 1957, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Orval and Dorothy (Kaska) Gary.
In addition to his parents, Scott was...
Andrew Michael Deitch
Jun 5, 2026
Andrew Michael Deitch, 64, of Harrisville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. He was born and raised on March 1, 1962, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond E. and Mary E. (Thomas) Deitch.
He and his wife owned and operated Deitch Hauling Company for 46 years and he...
Charles R. Ebright
Jun 5, 2026
Charles R. Ebright, 85, (aka) Bubba, Catfish and Shadrack passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25th, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late, Harry C. Ebright and Anna (Costa) Eden and stepfather, Lonnie Eden.
He was retired from Signode (ITW) Steel Strapping Corp. of Weirton, WV...
Morningstar Shunk
Jun 4, 2026
Morningstar Shunk, 66 of Bellaire passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late, George and Mildred (Price) Duffey, Sr.
Morningstar was Christian by faith, her many activities included baking, drawing and was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns. She was a devoted homemaker...
James Donald Riggle Sr.
Jun 3, 2026
TOGETHER AGAIN:
James Donald Riggle Sr. 89 of Moundsville passed away Wednesday June 3, 2026, at Moundsville Health Care Center. He was born January 31, 1937, in Wheeling, a son of the late Thomas F. and Merville (Keller) Riggle.
Jim was a retired employee of Saginaw Coal Mine. He loved bowling, and was a avid Raider’s Fan.
Jim was preceded in death by...
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