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,...
Mary Ellen Pittman
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Ellen Pittman, 69, of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home. She was born July 17, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John Louis and Irene Mae Manning Geary.
Mary was a former STNA with Beacon House Assisted Living in St. Clairsville. She enjoyed her craft work, puzzles, games on...
Franklin A. Bauer
Mar 27, 2026
Franklin Albert Bauer, 32, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born December 5th, 1993, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Sandra Ruschak Rosen and Thomas Franklin Bauer.
Franklin was defined by hard work, whether it was farming or working as a diesel mechanic, as well as an aspiring lumberjack. He found joy in being...
Lester R. Milton
Mar 25, 2026
Lester Reymann Milton, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 22, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold Lester Milton and Helena Ernst Milton.
Lester was a retired Senior Chief for the United States Navy, with just shy of 30 years of service....
Marian Orkis Debo
Mar 23, 2026
Marian Jane Orkis Debo, 93, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Monday, March 23, 2026, in Park Health Center.
She was born in Provident, Ohio, on February 24, 1933, a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary Rose Piasecki Orkis.
Marian was a loving sister, and aunt and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Walter Maas
Mar 19, 2026
Walter Johannes Maas, 90, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 5, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Paul C. and Sarah Hodgeson Maas.
Walter was a former employee of the former Fostoria Glass and retired from Columbian Chemical as an Operator and also he was...
Harold M. Schumacher
Mar 11, 2026
Harold Schumacher, age 87, the beloved oldest son of Lawrence and Genevieve Schumacher, passed away peacefully in Tampa, Florida on March 11th, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1938, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Harold lived a full and meaningful life centered on faith, family, friendship, and simple joys like morning coffee and a good western movie. Harold was known for his strong...
Raymond D. Saffell
Mar 16, 2026
Raymond Durr Saffell, 83, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Trinity Health in St. Clairsville. He was born March 7, 1943, in Glencoe, Ohio, a son of the late Suell and Flora A. Travis Saffell.
Ray was a coal miner at the McElroy Mine in Moundsville. He was also previously employed at Clifford Motors, Loy’s...
Susan Diane Cesario
Mar 13, 2026
Susan Cesario, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 13 2026 at the age of 66.
She was born on November 11, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia and spent her life creating a home filled with creativity, warmth, and love for her family.
She will be remembered for her warm smile, her joyful laughter, and the gentle way she...
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....
