Obituaries
Alberta Ann Padyjasek
Jul 21, 2026
Alberta Ann Padyjasek 93, of Colerain passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026, at Liza’s Place Valley Hospice South surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1933, in Colerain, a daughter of the late Grady and Anna (Walker) Spoon.
She was the owner and operator of former Barb’s Diner in Martins Ferry, she was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian...
David A. Leach
Jul 20, 2026
David A. Leach, 79, of Martins Ferry went to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Frank Amos Leach and Betty Mills.
David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the US Army, and retiree of Wheeling Pittsburgh...
Gary Allen Pugh
Jul 19, 2026
Gary Allen Pugh 75 of Martins Ferry Passed away Saturday July 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Creed L. and Hilda M. (Saffell) Pugh.
Gary was a Lutheran by faith and a retired 41-year employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant. A graduate...
Charles Peter Zani
Jul 15, 2026
When someone lives more than nine decades on this Earth, a natural question to ask is: How did they do it? For our Dad, Charles P. Zani, the answer would probably – like him – be beautifully simple. He just showed up.
Charlie was there, always, present in every way, every year, day after day after day. From winning awards for...
Malcolm V. Smith, III
Jul 15, 2026
Malcolm V. Smith, III, 55 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 15th at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on December 29, 1970, in Wheeling WV, the son of the late, Malcolm V. and Carolyn (Huffman) Smith, Jr.
He was an employee of the Stoney Hollow Tire Company, and a Christian by faith. Malcolm had many...
Lauretta Frances Wall
Jul 14, 2026
Lauretta Frances Wall, 80 of New Brighten, PA passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Sienna Hills Nursing Care Facility. She was born on September 15, 1945, in Darlington, PA, the daughter of the late John Earl and Mary (Oliver) Shoaff.
Lauretta was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who was always thinking of others.
In addition to...
Carl Norman Chadwell
Jul 13, 2026
Carl Norman Chadwell, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully with his children by his side, Monday, July 13, 2026. Born July 17, 1940 in Cross Creek (Brooke County) West Virginia, Carl was one of nine children of the late Carl and Rachael (Henry) Chadwell. He was a retired employee of the former CONALCO plant near Hannibal, Ohio for over...
Lamont Carroll Walters
Jul 11, 2026
Lamont Carrol Walters, 59, of Moundsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born June 16, 1967, in Glen Dale, a son of Carroll and Sylvia (Stargen) Walters Sr. Lamont was a hard worker at Wheeling Linen for many years. He was a great son, brother, loving father and Paw Paw. Lamont was also a veteran of the...
Randy Allen McCracken Sr.
Jul 10, 2026
Randy Allen McCracken Sr., 69, of Columbus, OH passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in Liza’s Place. He was born on July 30, 1956, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Jerry and Nancy (Koch) McCracken Sr. Randy was Christian by faith, and retired from COTA Transportation Services, Columbus, OH after many years of service. He was a member...
Beverly Ann Edgar
Jul 10, 2026
Beverly Ann Edgar, 75, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1950, a daughter of the late Nelson and Ida Jean (Stead) Hoff.
Beverly retired as a manager. She enjoyed reading books and watching home & garden shows. She also loved watching Jeopardy and could answer questions quickly. Beverly...
Robert Lee Timberlake
Jul 9, 2026
Robert Lee “Pappy” Timberlake, 71, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on July 9, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1955 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Michels) Timberlake.
Robert retired as a truck driver. He enjoyed family time, vacations, and country music. He liked watching NFL games and was a big fan of...
Rebecca Mae Wilson
Jul 8, 2026
Rebecca Mae Wilson 80 of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday July 8, 2026, at Morrison House Zanesville, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 17, 1946, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Ralph and Martha (Mitchell) Brown.
She was retired from the Bridgeport School System in the Cafeteria, and a member of the Brookside Church of God...
Jodie Marie Tschappat
Jul 6, 2026
Jodie Marie Tschappat, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Stubbs) Flowers.
Jodie retired as a cook and an activities director for the elderly. She was a faithful Christian who attended the Victory Baptist Chapel. She...
Randy Louden
Jul 5, 2026
Randy Louden, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in OSU Hospital's James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born November 30, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Cyril and Wilma Thomas Louden, Randy was a proud US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of the former Ohio Valley Coal #6 Mine....
Antonios "Tony" N. Kefalos
Jul 5, 2026
Antonios “Tony” N. Kefalos, 97 of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 7, 1929, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Nickolas and Vasilicos (Amaxis) Kefalos.
Tony was retired from the former Imperial Clevite, a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life-Giving Fountain. He was a...
Misty Dawn Long
Jun 30, 2026
Misty Dawn Long, 56, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away at her home on June 30, 2026. She was born in Germany on February 3, 1970, a daughter of Mary C. (Jumps) Lucas and the late Lawrence “Bub” Lucas.
Misty retired from secretarial work and was a happy homemaker. She enjoyed making candles and collecting crystals and rare rocks. She liked...
Alretta Pearl Bennett
Jun 28, 2026
Alretta Pearl Bennett, 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28, 1957, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (May) Rouse. She was employed at WVU Continuous Care Center and previously employed for 20 years at Heartland Care Center. Alretta loved spending time with...
Lucille Palmere Anthony
Jun 27, 2026
Lucille Palmere Anthony 100 of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 20, 1925, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Andrew R. LaMotte Sr. and Elizabeth (Pittner) LaMotte.
Lucille was a Bridgeport High Scool graduate and a member of the Kirkwood Methodist Church Bridgeport, where she...
Scott Harrison Brown
Jun 25, 2026
Scott Brown, 60, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Barnesville Hospital following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born March 12, 1966 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Richard Brown and Sharon Rose Smith Baker. Scott was an avid fisherman and hunter and will be remembered for his eagerness...
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...
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