Obituaries and Tributes

Jun 7, 2020

James D. Weaver, 79, of Bergholz, OH passed away on June 7, 2020 at Trinity West. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Macksburg, OH to the late Cletus D. and Gertrude L. (Wagner) Weaver.  He was a heavy equipment operator most of his life.  He is survived by his  daughter Pennie , one sister Carol Weaver, two...

Jun 6, 2020

Robert D. "Bobby" Kelly, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on June 6, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 10, 1944 in Wheeling, Wv  to the late Donald and Mable (Fetty) Kelly.  He served in Vietnam and worked at Ormet as a front line foreman, he was an avid hunter, won championship in West Virginia...

Jun 1, 2020

Kathy Marie Ohle, 64, of Steubenville, OH passed away on June 1, 2020 at Trinity West.  She was born on August 10, 1955 to the late Boye Barrett and Clara Elizabeth (Cress) Hicks, She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Ohle Jr., and one sister Barbara Griffith.   She is survived by her two twin children...

May 29, 2020

Anna(Kovarik) Kennedy, 82, of Steubenville, OH passed away on May 29, 2020 at Valley Hospice North. She was born on February 18, 1938 to the late Joseph and Lorene (Stewart) Kovarik. She is also preceded in death by her former husband Fred Kennedy, son Dennis Kennedy, and one sister Elizabeth Rice. Anna worked the board of Elections, JCPenney's and...

May 16, 2020

Karen Lee Blanchard, 56, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on May 16, 2020 at home.  She was born on June 19, 1963 to the late Harry David and Phyllis Virginia (Ewing) Zornes. She is also preceded in death by two sisters Connie Bright, and Crystal Cagog.

She is survived by two children Emmett Jr. (Pauline) Blanchard...

May 16, 2020

Sally Ann (Benson) Shea, 69, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on May 16, 2020 at home.  She was born on July 17, 1950 to the late William and Jolene (Shankle) Benson.  She is survived by her three children Sean Vaonakis of Pittsburgh, Micheal Vaonakis of Wheeling, and Yvonne Vaonakis of Pittsburgh, seven grandchildren Sean, Barry, Brooke, Hayley, Zoe, George,...

May 15, 2020

Ina Mae (Post) Kuhn, 80, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away May 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her immediate family. Ina was the daughter of the late H. George and Ina G. Post, having been born on October 21, 1939, in Martins Ferry, OH.

She is survived by her daughters Khelli (Rick) DeBeni and Misty (Dave)...

May 14, 2020

Randall Lee "Cheezer" Rager, 52, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away unexpectedly Thursday May 14, 2020 at home.

He was born December 7, 1967 in Fort Knox, KY, a son of the late Raymond L. Rager I and surviving Flora E. "Betty (Dixon) Rager of Mingo Jct., OH.

Randy retired from Union Local 1919 out...

May 11, 2020

Lesley “JoAnne” Brumback

68, of Smithfield, OH passed away on May 11, 2020 at home.

She was born on July 18,1951 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Thomas C. and Peggie Gibbs.  She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Brumback of 50 years. Two daughters Andrea (George) Pflugh and Theresa (Jeff)

Neilly, ...

May 10, 2020

Desiree Marie (Harsher) Butler, 36, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on May 10, 2020.  She was born on March 6, 1984 in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of Richard and Kimberly Sue (Cordery) Harsher. Husband Clark Butler, four children Nodia Harsher of Martins Ferry, Scott Ruttencutter of Moundsville, Zayleigh Butler, and Heavenly Butler, one grand child Zyaire Harsher.  There will...

May 9, 2020

Mona Sue (Garretson) Diley, 68, of Martins Ferry, OH formally of Wheeling, WV passed away on to heaven on Saturday May 9, 2020 at Liza's Place.  She was born on July 13, 1951 to the late Lloyd and Dorthy Swilers (Waller) Garretson in Georgetown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was also a devoted wife, she...

May 8, 2020

Norma Mae (Mruzek) Fatula, 90, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on May 8, 2020, at home.  She was born on November 7, 1929 to the late Ernest William and Elsie Mae (Morgan) Mruzek.  She was proceeded in death by her husband George Fatula Jr and one son Russell Allen Fatula.  She is survived by her son George "Buzz" Fatula...

May 7, 2020

David Lynn Okey, 67, of Yorkville, Ohio passed away May 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.   He was born June 2, 1952 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Earl and Dessie Okey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Louella "Sally" Patti.  He was a retired UMWA Coal Miner after thirty plus years underground. ...

May 6, 2020

Charles Joseph Grew Sr., 84, of Rayland, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2020.  He was born on March 27, 1936 to the late Charles William and Gizella (Varga) Grew. He is also preceded in death by his wife June Louise (Mayhugh) Grew, one son David William Grew, and his brother Fred Grew.  He is...

May 1, 2020

Linda Sue Evans 72, of mingo Jct., Ohio passed away on May 1, 2020 in Moreno Valley California. She was born on January 10, 1948 to late Milfred Jay and Hildreth "Hilda" (Howell) Evans.   She was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Jay Evan's. She is survived by one daughter Shelly Ann and (James Raymond II) Jones of...

Apr 30, 2020

Rodger Andrew Kolar, 73, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on April 30, 2020.  He was born on June 2, 1947 to the late Andrew and Gladys (Deyarmon) Kolar.  He is survived by his wife Marlene Kay (Barbe) Kolar, daughter Dawn Miracle, and son Andy Kolar of Rayland.  There will be no services at this time and burial will be...

Apr 26, 2020

Julie Ann Williams, 59, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 26, 2020 at home.  She was born on July 10, 1960 to the late James Williams and surviving Emma (Arnett) Williams.  She is also preceded in death by her late fiance Robert "Bob" Higgins.  She is survived by three sons Ronald Lee Williams of Mingo Jct., Rodney Lemley...

Apr 26, 2020

Michael J. Smith 61, of Steub. passed away April 26, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born November 10, 1958 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Lucas) Smith.  He was also Preceded in death by brother Frank and sister Denise Ware and Dorothy Ann Smith, and a host of aunts and uncles.

He is...

Apr 26, 2020

Margaret Ellen (Owens) Kleeh, 72, of Yorkville, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 26,  2020 surrounded by family.  She worked for Buckeye Local Schools for 22 years, enjoyed spending time with family and friends she also enjoyed being outside in nature.  She was proceeded in death by her mother Rachel Jane Hudock.   She is...

Apr 19, 2020

Lois Ann Stauffer (Luther) born September  15,1945 daughter of Francis Luther and Ruth Luther, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 at Trinity West Medical. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Luther, brother Leonard Luther, husband Hilton Page, Harry Stauffer. She is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Vok , Mark (Jacqui) Vok, Dawn (Vok) Tannheiser...