Obituaries and Tributes

Aug 2, 2023

Donna "Jeanne" Jean McCloud, 85, of Bellaire, OH passed away on August 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Jeanne was born on June 4, 1938 to the late Donald and Inez (Stephens) Phillips.  She was also preceded in death by two children James Todd McCloud, Kellee McCloud,  one grandson Chad Tobin, and one brother Thomas Waters....

Aug 1, 2023

Walter "Wally" Thomas Baranski, 51, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on August 1, 2023.  He was born on November 4, 1971 in Wheeling, WV, to the late Walter Peter Baranski and surviving mother, Eleanor Marie (Wallizer) Baranski.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis "Doc" Baranski, and Stanley Baranski.  Upon high school graduation, he was awarded a...

Jul 28, 2023

Emma V. Merritt, 81 of Mingo Jct., passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born on May 28, 1942.  Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jul 26, 2023

Michael Lee Heatherington Sr., 73, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 26, 2023 at Liza's Place.  He was born on February 27, 1950 to the late William "Eddy" Harold and Jean Vera (Cavanaugh) Heatherington.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Judy Heatherington that passed away on July 19, 2020,  one brother John Heatherington.  He leaves...

Jul 24, 2023

Thelma Elizabeth Logan, 74, of Brilliant, OH passed away on July 24, 2023 at Trinity West.  She was born on February 1, 1949 to the late Clifton and Ollie (William) Stewart, she is also preceded in death by husband Jesse Logan, one grandson Andrew James Webber, one sister Gene Maddox, and one brother Clifton 'Tick" Stewart.  Thelma is survived...

Jul 23, 2023

Donald Wayne Murphy Jr., of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 23, 2023 at home.  He was born on May 29, 1958 to his wonderful parents Donald Wayne Sr., and Ruthie Lane (Buterbaugh) Murphy.  He is survived by his brothers Gregory Lee Murphy of Yorkville, OH, and Kurt (Gena) Murphy of Martins Ferry, OH,...

Jul 18, 2023

Nancy Ellen Salva, 69, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on July 18, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1953 to the late William and Bessie (Elias) Martin. She is preceded in death by one sister, Esther Matusik. Nancy was a Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt , who enjoyed watching British Comedies with her son....

Jul 17, 2023

Marty Lee Schrader, 45, of Campbell, OH died on July 17, 2023 at home.  He was born on August 15, 1977 to his parents Martin Ray and Yvonne Elaine (Wells) Schrader.  Marty was a professional cleaner for Hotels and office Buildings.  He leaves behind three children Steven Emrick of Washington Courthouse, OH, Nikki Schrader of Ohio, and Logan Schrader,...

Jul 10, 2023

Alessa Renee Hale, 15, of Steubenville, OH passed away July 10, 2023 at Trinity West .  She was born on February 18, 2008 in Steubenville, OH to Sean Michael and Megan Renee (Hutton) Hale, one sister Corinne Hutton and one brother Kaden Hale of Steubenville.  Services will be announced at a later date. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the...

Jul 7, 2023

Anna Marie Holt, 45, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 7, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on October 8, 1977 to the late Thomas Dale Holt, and surviving Beverly June (Fitch) Holt.  She is also survived by three sister Jenny (Mark) Peltz, Pamala Ward, and Kimberly (Barnard) Harris all of Bellaire, nephews Justin Ward-Peltz, Brandon Ward,...

Jul 2, 2023

Frederick "Fred" D. Connors of Wheeling passed on Saturday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1946 in Wheeling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward R. and Gladys Hanlin Connors, and his brother, Edward R. (Eddie Ray) Connors, and stepfather John P. Ponti.

Jun 27, 2023

David Lemoyne White, 72, of Weirton, WV passed away on June 27, 2023.  He was born on September 28, 1950 in East Liverpool, OH to the late Lemoyne and Virginia (Greathouse) White.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Sunny Jo White, one son David Lee White, one brother Jim White and one sister Marlynn  White, and...

Jun 23, 2023

Harry Raleigh Wilson, 82, of Benwood, WV, passed away on June 23, 2023 unexpectedly at home.  He was born on July 31, 1940 to the late Arthur Taylor and Zelma (Gowin) Wilson.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Rosemarie (Prascik) Wilson.  Harry is survived by his son Carl (Amy) Wilson of Wheeling and Karin (Hoppy) Kercheval...

Jun 23, 2023

Carol A. Shoulders, 65, of Bellaire, OH passed away on June 23, 2023 at Country Club Retirement in Bellaire, OH. She was born on December 16, 1957 to the late Roy and Pearl Lillian (Cook) Shoulders.  She is also preceded in death by four brothers Lee R., Donald A, David J., and Ronald W., Shoulders.  She is survived by...

Jun 22, 2023

Jean A. (Jacobs) Walter, 81. Passed away on June 22, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Atwood T. and Alberta Jacob's. In addition  to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Ronald H. Jacob's.  Surviving are two sons Roger (Charlene) Walter and David (Jill) Walter, four grandsons Corey (Richelle) Walter, Cody Walter, Michael and...

Jun 16, 2023

Cecilia Anne Petroskey, 79, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends.  Cecilia was born on April 28, 1944 to the late Marion G. and Anne G. (Freund) Maul.  She is also preceded in death by brother Michael Maul.  Cecilia was driven from birth; she was an avid quilter,...

Jun 15, 2023

Arthur Shane Christman, 52, of South Wheeling, WV passed away on June 15, 2023 surrounded by family.

Shane was  born on July, 13 1970 in Wheeling, WV to the late Jim and Diane  Christman.  Shane was employed by Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, he was an avid Cleveland Brown's fan, a member of the PAP club, enjoyed wrestling,...

Jun 12, 2023

Sonja Karen Robson (Greene) passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was the wife of James Thomas Robson who passed away in 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Minnie (Hughes) Greene and Thomas Greene. Sonja grew up in Jacksonville, Florida with her twin...

Jun 10, 2023

Tammy Lynn (Shreve) Mastracci, age 53, passed away on June 10th, 2023 at her home in Bellaire Ohio.

Tammy was born on February 21st, 1970 in Wheeling WV to the late Burlen Shreve Sr and Carolyn (Briggs) Shreve.

Tammy was a homemaker who loved the outdoors, especially fishing.

In addition to her parents,...

Jun 10, 2023

John Michael Simkovich III, 50, of Shadyside, OH passed away on June 10, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on February 14, 1973 to the late John Michael and Tonya Darlene (Kelley) Simkovich II.  John leaves behind a wife Mary (Malatinski) Simkovich, two sons Jesse (Laken) Simkovich of St. Clairsville, John Simkovich IV of Shadyside, one brother Edward...