Michael J. Shutler
Apr 26, 2026
Michael Joseph “Mike” Shutler, 72, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, died April 26, 2026, in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1954, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Charles F. Shutler and Kathleen M. Barrett Shutler.
Mike was a retired grocery store manager and meat cutter. He enjoyed farm life and taking care of the animals which he...
Senator James E. Carnes
Apr 25, 2026
Senator James E. Carnes, 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Edward A. and Avis E. (Hoop) Carnes of Flushing.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 43...
Caroline "Snooks" Tomlinson
Apr 25, 2026
Caroline Marie “Snooks” Tomlinson, 75, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born November 23, 1950, in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late LeRoy “Dutch” and Violet Williams Brunner.
Caroline was a retired employee from Rescare and had worked previously at the Belmont Habilitation Center, where she spent many years...
Lori Fannin
Apr 23, 2026
Loretta Ann "Lori" Fannin, 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Select Specialty Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Lori was born December 24, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ronald T. and Jeannine L. Johnstone Fannin.
Lori retired from the Belmont County Auditors Office. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St....
Karen Cupryk
Apr 22, 2026
Karen Sue Cupryk, 65, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV.
She was born December 26, 1960, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard Ray “Dick” Heagin and Johanna “Joann” Lotz Heagin.
Karen was a retired nurse from Park Health Center and the former Oakview Nursing Home. She was a beloved...
Merle "Max" Lee Dugan
Apr 22, 2026
Merle “Max” Lee Dugan, a resident of Fairpoint, Ohio, and a native of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving a community filled with cherished memories of his life. Born December 27, 1947, Max, as he was affectionately known, was 78 years old.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. Dugan and Marie F. (Adams)...
Velma Marie Crumpler
Apr 22, 2026
Velma Marie (Dyson) Crumpler, 89, of St. Clairsville OH passed away April 22, 2026, at home. She was born, August 5, 1936, in Blaine, OH, daughter of the late John and Hazel (Keiger) Dyson.
Velma grew up in Blaine, OH and right out of high school and became a telephone operator alongside her sister Dorothy and her twin Thelma. She was...
James "Weiner" Strickland
Apr 15, 2026
James Michael “Weiner” Strickland, 61, passed away at home April 15th, 2026. He was born on July 19th, 1964, in Bellaire, OH.
James proudly served his country in the United States Navy, then went on to have a dedicated career at Ormet Aluminum Corporation. He was a Christian by faith and had a passion for being outdoors and in nature, taking...
Donald Eugene Myers
Apr 14, 2026
Donald Eugene “Porter” “Slim” Myers, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died April 14, 2026, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on August 5, 1939, a son of the late Cyrus Albert Myers and Madge Pauline Lehew Moore and his stepfather, Emil Cherbuliez.
Don was raised in New Martinsville, WV, by his late grandparents, Lena May and Clarence...
Janet Ann Smithberger
Apr 14, 2026
Janet Ann Smithberger, 83, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at her home. She was born September 24, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Charles James. and Gayle Pauline. Gordon Favot.
Janet was a retired secretary and accountant for Ohio Valley Paving. She was a member of the Wintersville United Methodist Church and...
Beverly Lynn Czelusniak
Apr 14, 2026
Beverly Lynn Czelusniak, 69, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Trinity Health, St. Clairsville. She was born September 25, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of the late Lincoln Louis and Hazel Tate Smith.
Beverly was a retired waitress and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Diane Kay Tazar
Apr 13, 2026
Diane Kay Tazar, 80, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia.
She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on February 16, 1946, a daughter of the late August and Annabelle Childers Arcishewsky.
Diane was a retired X-Ray Technician from East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry and the St. Clairsville Clinic. She was...
Milan Matesick
Apr 13, 2026
Milan Matesick, 95, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire, Ohio. He was born December 7, 1930 in Powhatan Point, a son of the late Nicholas and Helen Markovich Matesick.
Milan was a retired employee of the former Ormet Corporation with 30 years of service. He proudly served our country during...
Denver Keith Hoops
Apr 12, 2026
Denver Keith Hoops, 75, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 12, 2026.
He was born on February 28, 1951, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Frank and Cleo Ferguson Hoops.
Denver was a retired coal miner having worked at Saginaw Mining and Consolidation Coal Co. and was a retired respiratory therapist. He served his country honorably...
Barbara Diane Jarrett
Apr 12, 2026
Barbara Diane Jarrett, 61, of St. Clairsville, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the home with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1964 in Glen Dale, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer Franklin and Mable Ruth Doyle Lilley, Sr.
Barb was a retired secretary for Classic...
James Edward Palmer Sr.
Apr 10, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Palmer Sr., 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. He was born May 8, 1941, in Jacobsburg, Ohio, a son of the late Ralph William Palmer and Edna May Palmer.
Jim was a retired diesel mechanic for Mack Trucks. He was a Presbyterian by faith and proudly served in the...
Louie Passa
Apr 6, 2026
Louie Charles Passa, January 5, 1961- April 6,2026 went to be with the lord while surrounded by his family and friends.
Louie was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Passa and his brother. Frank (Pete) Passa.
Louie will be sadly missed everyday by his wife Stacey Passa of St. Clairsville, his father Frank L. Passa of Port Orange FL, son Ryan...
Edward J. Niemiec
Apr 2, 2026
Edward J. Niemiec, 89, of Belmont, Ohio, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Forest Hill Care Center.
He was born on October 12, 1936, in Flushing, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Martha Stalz Niemiec.
Ed was a graduate of Flushing High School and a retired coal miner from Consolidation Coal Co. and Cravat Coal Co. and a lifelong farmer....
Karen Elaine Wallace
Mar 29, 2026
Karen Elaine Gacek Wallace, 67, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away on March 29, 2026, at Rolling Hills Care Center in Bridgeport, Ohio.
Born at Cherry Point, North Carolina on May 22, 1958, she was a daughter of the late George Richard Gacek Sr. and Eva Elane Gacek.
Karen was a retired employee of the Onwasa Water Treatment Facility. She had a deep...
Cathy Diane McKelvey
Mar 29, 2026
Cathy Diane Mallet McKelvey, 71, of Bellaire, died at the home of her daughter on March 29, 2026.
She was born on December 25, 1954, in Caldwell, daughter of the late Donald Glenn and Sophia Marie Wisting Mallet.
Cathy was a graduate of Skyview High School. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, kayaking, horses and especially loved her dogs.
In addition to her parents,...
