Max L Cook
Mar 9, 2026
Max L. Cook, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947 in one of God’s most beautiful places, Franklin, North Carolina to Cliff and Doshia Cook. He loved to share stories about his family and was grateful for the foundation of faith, the love of country...
Vincent August Kelner
Mar 7, 2026
Vincent August Kelner, 90, of Bonnie Lane, Adena, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 8, 1935, the son of the late August “Gus” Kelner and Lena (Sambuco) Kelner.
In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his wife, of 67 years, Ella Joyce (Neavin) Kelner and one sister, Patricia Neavin.
Over the...
John S. Marhefka
Mar 4, 2026
John S. Marhefka, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on March 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on November 24, 1941, to John and Mary (Smego) Marhefka in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
John leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, ingenuity, and hard work. Those privileged to know him appreciated his unassuming wit, wisdom,...
Phyllis Jean Roberts
Mar 3, 2026
Phyllis Jean Roberts, 80, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 22, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Irvin Wesley Carroll and Ruth White Carroll.
Phyllis was a retired office administrator for The Health Plan. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church in St....
Donald Ray Skelton
Feb 28, 2026
Donald Ray Skelton, 70, of Flushing, Ohio, died February 28, 2026, at his home.
He was born January 11, 1956, in Gastonia, North Carolina, a son of Eula Bell Killian Skelton Taylor and the late John D. Skelton.
Donald was a retired self-employed truck driver and a protestant. He enjoyed woodworking and watching NASCAR.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in...
Raymond Mlynek
Feb 20, 2026
Raymond Robert Mlynek, Jr., 74, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 4, 1951, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Marcia De Genova Mlynek-Miller and the late Raymond Robert Mlynek, Sr.
Ray retired from the Belmont County Board of DD as a bus driver. He also drove a bus for...
Kota Wayne Milburn
Feb 19, 2026
Kota Wayne Milburn, 23-week infant son of Kiara Johanna Lodi Milburn and Quinton Thomas Milburn, passed away on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his great grandpa, Thomas Wayne Milburn; and three great grandmas, Vera Marie O’ Hara, Sandra Jean Lodi, and Marian Mae Milburn.
He is survived by his parents, Kiara Johanna Lodi Milburn...
Regina Ann Reichley
Feb 18, 2026
Regina Ann Reichley (Jean Ann) age 88 of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Bickford Memory Care in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 20, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of Forrest and Regina Pettit.
Regina graduated from St. John's Bellaire, in 1955 and married her high school sweetheart, Dick, in 1958. After many...
Patricia Ann Ondrick
Feb 16, 2026
Patricia Ann Ondrick, 77, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at The Enclave in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born January 25, 1949, in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Lewis and Luetta Davis Trigg.
Patricia was a long-time employee in the credit office at Kaufmann’s Department Store in St. Clairsville. She was a member of the...
Clyde E. Hochstrasser
Feb 15, 2026
Clyde Earl Hochstrasser Sr., 90, of Paden City, WV formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital.
He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on November 7, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Katheryn Lucas Hochstrasser.
Clyde was a retired maintenance supervisor from the Ormet Corporation. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in...
Andrew M. Kruprzak
Feb 12, 2026
Andrew Mitchell Kruprzak, 87, of Maynard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home. He was born June 28, 1938 in Bannock, Ohio, a son of the late Sabastian and Alice Cuiksa Kruprzak.
Andrew was a retired coal miner with the former Consol Coal Company, Franklin 125 as a beltline shoveler. He was a member of the United Mine...
Paul Andrew Kyanko
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Andrew Kyanko, 83, of Barton, Ohio, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on February 13th, 2026.
He was born on February 11, 1943, in Barton, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Kyanko and Mary Kleevic Kyanko.
Paul was no stranger to hard work. He was retired after many years with North American Coal Co. #6 mine, Melody Manor, Barton...
Roger Lee Schmitt
Feb 12, 2026
Roger Lee Schmitt, 78, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Forest Hill Nursing Home in St. Clairsville. He was born May 17, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Francis and Margaret DeLeau Schmitt.
Roger was a retired mechanic for Ohio Valley Paving in Belmont and Rod’s Welding in Barnesville.
In addition to his...
Stella Lea Ramsay
Feb 8, 2026
Stella Lea Ramsay, 90, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, was called home to her Heavenly Father on February 8, 2026, at the Walton Home in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born on August 20, 1935, in Jacobsburg, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Nellie Williams Graham.
Stella Lea spent her life dedicated to her faith, family and community. She loved quilting,...
Vickey L. McEndree
Feb 6, 2026
Vickey L. McEndree, 67, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by friends and family. She was born December 1, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Dora Powell.
Vickey was a homemaker. She was an avid member of Post 77 Neffs American Legion and a big fan...
Beverly Watson (Mann Morgan)
Feb 5, 2026
Beverly Ann Watson (Mann Morgan), 77, of Flushing, Ohio, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on May 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Naomi Virginia Knight Watson and Everett Dale Watson Jr.
Beverly was a retired employee of Community Action Committee of Belmont County and former employee...
William "Bill" E. Miller
Feb 5, 2026
William “Bill” Elmer Miller, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Thursday February 5, 2026, at Liza’s Place with his family at his bedside. He was born October 17, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Elmer F. and Ethel F. Lewis Miller.
Bill was a retired research technician for Mobay/Bayer. He was a 50 + year member...
Douglas McCann Kindler
Feb 3, 2026
Douglas McCann Kindler, 70, born August 15, 1955, in Walnut Creek, California to the late Dorsey and Jane Holme Kindler, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Douglas served his community for many years as a farmer, where he formed strong values and a connection with the outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing in his free time. Douglas had many other interests, including reading...
Paula Lynne Lowe
Feb 1, 2026
Paula Lynne Lowe passed away on Sunday February 1st, 2026 at her home outside St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Paula was born August 30, 1982 in Corry, Pennsylvania, where she grew up. In her youth, Paula enjoyed helping on the family farm and exploring the outdoors. She, her sister, and the other young women of the Plank Road Young Ladies' Club, enjoyed getting...
Patricia Ann Bulger
Jan 26, 2026
Patricia Ann Fuller Bulger, 84, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died on January 26, 2026, at Forest Hill Nursing Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on August 28, 1941, a daughter of the late Albert Ross Fuller Sr. and Florence L. Lynn Fuller.
Patricia was a retired employee from Gatto Food Service in Bellaire, Ohio. She was a member...
