Obituaries and Tributes

May 14, 2017

Dreama Gail (Tanner) Lemasters 54, of Powhaten Point, OH passed away on May 14, 2017.  She was born on May 22, 1962 to the Late Dennis Lee and Delores (Meadows) Tanner.

She was a former worker for Winemans Cleaning Service in Bellaire.

She is survived by her husband Michael Lemasters, three children Michael (Priscilla) Lemaster...

May 12, 2017

Charles Robert Wedlake, 76, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on May 12, 2017.  He was born on Christmas 1940 to the late Norman Wallace and Maxine Louise (Skinner) Wedlake.  He is preceded in death by two brothers Terri Wedlake and John Joseph "Jack" Wedlake.  He is survived by his 3 sons Kevin (Kayleigh) Wedlake of Mingo Jct., Charles...

May 9, 2017

Ahmid S. Hinton, 41, of Cleveland, OH died on Tuesday May 9, 2017.  He was born on July 22, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Abu Hakimu and Carrie Caroline (Gillis) Hinton. Ahmid was a personal trainer;  a loving farther, and brother and uncle.  He was preceded in death by his sister Latonya Hinton and brother...

Apr 29, 2017

Floyd Edward Pitts III, 67, of Wheeling, WV passed away on April 29, 2017.  He was born on November 19, 1950 to the late Floyd Edward Jr. and Elise Mae (Brown) Pitts.  Floyd served 2 tours in Vietnam as an Army Solder.  Floyd was preceded in death by one brother Fredrick Wayne Pitts.  He is survived by one brother...

Apr 24, 2017

Jerris Lee (Lucas) Forrester, 64, of Steubenville, Ohio died April 24, 2017 at Trinity West.  She was born in Follansbee, WV, to the late Thelma Irene Lucas.  She is survived by her , sister Martha Ann Lucas of Follansbee, and brother Michael Lucas of Follansbee,and two nephews John Michael Medria and Derek Dennis both of Follansbee.  Jerris will be...

Apr 22, 2017

Richard B. McKean, 79, of Yorkville, OH died April 22, 2017 at Liza's Place wheeling, WV.  He was born on June 15, 1937 to the late Cornelius Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Mozena) McKean.  Rich loved to work in his garden growing tomatoes, Green papers, and a few herbs.  He was a strong union man, plant protection, grievance man, financial...

Apr 19, 2017

Richard Henry Nice Sr., 58, of Wheeling, WV, died April 19, 2017 at his home.  He was born on January 10, 1959 to the late John Arby Nice Sr. and serviving Elizabeth (Rhemester) Nice.

He is preceded in death by his brother John Arby Nice Jr., sister Elizabeth "Libby" Bumgardner, and twin siblings Daniel Nice and Donna...

Apr 10, 2017

Marylu (Glauser) Marook, 78, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on April 10, 2017 at Liza's Place Wheeling, WV.  She was born on April 19, 1938 to the late Maxwell and Julia (Shepard) Glauser.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Marook.  She is survived by her best friend Roxanne Gaul.  The family is being assisted by...

Apr 10, 2017

Clark Walter Adams II, 59, of Shadyside, OH, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on April 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 29, 1957 to the late Clark W. Adams I and surviving Sharlet (Doty) Long.   He was preceded in death by his brother David Adams and sister Tracy Adams.  Clark was a state...

Apr 10, 2017

Ricky Allen Hanlin, 57 of Martins Ferry, OH passed away April 10, 2017.  He was born on August 28, 1959 to the late James Paul and Lillian Mae (Orison) Hanlin.  He was a Handy man most of his life and enjoyed family.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna White.  He is survived by his wife Barbara...

Apr 5, 2017

Diana Lynn Hague, 63,of Wintersville,OH passed away on April 5,2017. She was born on September 24, 1953 to the late John and Edna (Tolman) Palcic. She is survived by four children Mandy (David) Byrd of Weirton, WV, Jamie Chippewa of Steubenville, Crystal Hague of Wintersville, and Joseph Monroe of Wintersville, four grandchildren and one great grandchildren. The family is being...

Mar 28, 2017

Dorothy (Daugherty) Gorman, 78, of Weirton, WV, died March 28, 2017. She was born on Follansbee, WV to the the late Charles and Bertha (Rigby) Daugherty.  She is survived by three children George P. Gorman of Weirton, March (Ed) Nutter of Steubenville, Shawna (Randy) Neal of Virginia. Schuetz Funeral Home assisting the family.

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Mar 23, 2017

Oma Eugene "Buster" Summers 69, of Rayland, OH died March 23, 2017 at Laurels of Steubenville.  He was born on December 22, 1948 to the late Oma Jay and Emma Lucille (Carpenter)  Summers.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dee Summers, two brothers Howard "Bud" Summers, and Chuck Summers, one sister Linda Lue Burch, and one infant...

Mar 22, 2017

Richard George Eubanks, 83 of Bridgeport, OH died March 22, 2017 at OVMC Wheeling, WV.  He was born on June 30, 1933 to the late Christopher and Mizzoris (Frye) Eubanks. He was a member of the Wheeling Cave Club, Martins Ferry VFW, and the Moundsville American Legion. He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Eubanks and sister...

Mar 19, 2017

Richard Joseph Ward 65, of Weirton, WV died March 19, 2017 at Allegeny General, PA.  He was born on December 31, 1951 to the late Albert F. and Anna Ward.  He is survived by his wife Kim Arlene (Moore) Ward, two children Jameson Ward of North Canton, OH and Amanda (Jerof) Fann of Tippicone, three grand chidlren Sophia Ward...

Mar 19, 2017

Thelma Sandra (Paavola) Buchmelter 75, of Mingo Jct. OH peacefully left this world on Sunday, March 19, 2017.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a friend to all she met.  There wasn't a person she met that didn't love her for her kindness and compassionate.

Born August 17, 1941 to the late Elmer and Pauline...

Mar 18, 2017

Clyde Marvin Charles "Bud" Flesher, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 18, 2017.  Bud was born on February 18, 1944 to the late William Opal and Florell (Carpenter) Flesher.  Bud was an avid fisherman, scrap man who worked for Stover Inc.

He is preceded in death by two brothers William Orlan and Holly Clay...

Mar 17, 2017

Charles John "Choach" Lappert, 93, of St.Clairsville, OH passed away at home surronded by a loving family.  Choach was born on March 14, 1924 to the late Charles Albert and Mary (Mikulic) Lappert.

He is survived by his wife Alice Bellon (David) Lappert, six children Gary Lynn (Louise) Lappert of Bellaire, Linda Lee (Donald) Allen of Hawaii,...

Mar 9, 2017

Ralph Kenneth Kimble, 71, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 9, 2017.  He was born on February 4, 1946 to the late Ralph C. and Mary D. (Nation) Kimble.  He is preceded in death by his son Kenneth John Irwin.  He is survived by his significant other Barbara Lucille Reynolds of 26 years, one son Ralph Kevin...

Mar 8, 2017

Ellah Elaine Wachter, 2 months old, of Mingo Junction, OH went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017. She was born on December 25, 2016 to her parents Broc Gavin Wachter and Desiree Nicole Barto.  Friends may call on Thursday March 16, 2017 at Brentwood United Methodist Church 148 Stephens St. Wintersville, OH from 10 am until...