Obituaries and Tributes

May 1, 2024

Marion R. Finney, 98, born May 7th, 1925 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Marion and Harry P. Coleman, Sr. Retired Public Relations Director, East Ohio Regional Hospital. Past President of the Hospital Auxiliary, Past President of the Linden Twig. A charter member of the Ohio Society for Hospital Public Relations and a past member of the...

Apr 28, 2024

It is with a sad heart we lay "Pat" Beckett to rest. She lived a life full of Love & Compassion, for God First & Family Second.  Although saddened by her departure from this world, we are at peace knowing she is at home with our father in heaven.

She is survived by her husband Bentson L....

Apr 24, 2024

Louis "Louie" Henry Heller II, 51, of Moundsville, WV passed away on April 24, 2024 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on January 1, 1973 to the late Louis H. And Ellen M. (O'Connell) Heller. He is also preceded in death by his sister JoJo Heller. He was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School,...

Apr 22, 2024

I'm very sad to say that my husband Gary L McQuistion of Smithfield OH  passed away suddenly, April 22, 2024 he was 73. He was a Vietnam Combat Veteran with the rank of Sgt and National defense Service Medal, Vietnam service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 devices, combat Infantryman's badge, army commendation...

Apr 21, 2024

Edward Allen Ramsey passed away on April 21st, 2024 at Trinity West hospital  surrounded by family. He was born on December 28th, 1939 to the late William Henry and Manilla Irene (Tyler) Ramsey.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Roberta Ann (Banks) Ramsey in 2016, eight siblings June Ramsey, Charles Ramsey, Benjamin Ramsey, Raymond "Mickey"...

Apr 20, 2024

Nancy Jo Rice, 72, of Wintersville, OH passed away on April 20, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  Nancy was born on June 21, 1951 to the late  Dennis and Josephine (Raggets) Hanks.  She is survived by her son James (Cindy) Rice Jr., one granddaughters Rebecca (Jared) Blankenship, nieces Jessie Wood and Aidrenne (Brad) Dorsey, Great nephew Levi...

Apr 17, 2024

William  Lynn Richards, 85, of Weirton WV passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville Ohio.  He was born on November 27, 1938 in Clarksburg WV,  a son of the late Ralph and Bessie Richards.

He was preceded in death by his step daughter Linda Mencanin and step...

Apr 15, 2024

Howard William Powley, 59, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on April 15,2024 at UPMC Presby.  He was born on June 27, 1964 to the late Robert and Marilyn (Hill) Powley. He is also preceded in death by his brother Robert Powley and sister Cheryl Wilson.  He is survived by siblings Daniel (Bethan) Powley of Steubenville, and Beth Ann Powley...

Apr 13, 2024

Stewart Bryson Moore, 48, of Toronto, OH passed away on April 13, 2024 at home unexpectedly.  He was born on December 30, 1975 to his father Stewart A. Moore and the late Sherry (Layman) Moore.  Stewart was a cook for Texas RoadHouse in Steubenville, OH, and also Rotor Rooter.  He is survived by his wife Heidi Marie (Burchfield) Moore,...

Apr 10, 2024

Gary Lee Starkey, 69, left this world suddenly on April 10th, 2024.  He was born September 8th, 1954, to Vernon and Frances (Smith) Starkey. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James "Jim", mother-in-law Donna Starkey, Father- in-law Don E Rouse, and brother- in - law Don E Rouse Jr., and one of his man's best friends,...

Apr 9, 2024

Marcia Lee Wright, 81, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on April 9, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on September 16, 1942 to the late John and Vada (Johnston) Brinskey.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Richard Wright of 27 years, one son Chris Wright, three sisters Wanda Carmony, Alice Daniels, and Madelynn Campbell. ...

Apr 8, 2024

William "Bill" Pekera, 91, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on April 8, 2024 at EORH ICU surrounded by family.   He was born on March 11, 1933 to the late Michael Pekera and Katherine (Padik) Steffik.  He is also preceded in death by the love of his life Joyce Ann (Bailey) Pekera,  2 1/2 brothers, one 1/2 sister, and four...

Apr 5, 2024

Ashley Nicole Damer, 36, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on April 5, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born on November 9, 1987 to Howard Damer and Jannette (Keiger) Matheny.  She was preceded in death by her step dad Jose Antonio Rivera.  Ashley was a house cleaner, like to go on rides and to the thrift store.  She...

Mar 31, 2024

Dennis Paul Dvorcek, 69, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on March 31, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on November 29, 1954 to the late Carl August and Hattie (Hetmanski) Dvorcek.  Dennis worked at Center Foundry until he retired as a moulder.  He is survived by his son Joshua Paul Dvorcek and their dog Haze.  There will be...

Mar 29, 2024

August '"Jr." Marbais,  92, of Yorkville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, March 29, 2024 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital Long-Term & Skilled Nursing Facility in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  He was born January 9, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late August Sr. and Bertha Thompson Marbais. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph E. "Meatball"  Long, 56, of Bellaire, OH passed away on March 29, 2024 at home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on June 10, 1967 to the late Edgar Long and  Surviving Rita (Davey) Long.  Joseph was a graduate of Bellaire High School, roofer for Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, roofer of Local 188 Wheeling, and...

Mar 28, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth (Marshall) Shamblin, 65, of Weirton, WV, passed away at Weirton Medical Center on March 28, 2024. Ruth was a Organ and Tissue Donor and was able to give the gift of life.  She was born on January 29, 1959 to the late Lonnie and Constance Gladys (Hope) Marshall.  Also preceded in death by seven siblings Diana Haugen,...

Mar 27, 2024

Rachael Ann Bellville, 82, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 27, 2024 at Country Club Manor with her family by her side.  She was born on December 18, 1941 to the late William and Ruth (Culler) Wilson, she is also preceded in death by one brother Ed Wilson.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years Wilber...

Mar 26, 2024

Raphael Leonard Hupp, 82, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on March 26, 2024 at home.  He was born on April 14, 1941 to the late Alexander and Claire ( Nau) Hupp.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Mary Jane (Yingling) Hupp (2014),  three brothers Clyde Hupp, Leeander Hupp, Francis Hupp and one...

Mar 22, 2024

Emily Enid Williams, 79, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on March 22, 2024 at The Laurels of Steubenville.  She was born on February 3, 1945 to the late Godfrey and Agnes (Turnbull) Williams.  She is also preceded in death by one sister Helen Elizabeth Simmons, and one brother Ernest Edward Williams.  She is survived by one brother Leonard (Judy)...