All Obituaries

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, Loki 'Willie Nelson" Starkey who passed away April 9th, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tina (Rouse) Starkey,...

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.  Marcia enjoyed gambling, going on trips to Florida, playing Bingo and games on her phone.   She enjoyed spending time with her...

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 sisters.  Bill worked for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel for 44 years as a crane operator, and served in the U.S. Army.  He is survived by...

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 is survived by her significant other Felix Colon, son Joel Antonio Garcia- Damer of Martins Ferry, one brother Paul Damer of Bridgport, one sister Kristy...

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 no services at this time and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.    To...

 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 retired from the SMC Sentinels  "a brother rider".  He leaves behind his wife Virginia Louise...

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 by his first wife, Mildred Marbais and two sons, Terry Neil (Kim) Marbais and Brent Lee Marbais; step-sons Ken...

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, Lonnie E. Marshall Jr., Verlin Marshall, Frank Marshall, James David Marshall, Daniel Marshall, and Mark Marshall, Ruth worked at Bob Evans, and other...

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 Bellville, two children Amy (Adrian) Cunningham of Steubenville, Brandan Bellville of Toronto, three grandchildren Leigha Fitzgerald of Steubenville, Audrey (Cody) Alford...

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 sister Eileen Schilling. Raphael was a mechanic for Tonkavich Trucking in Dillies Bottom for 25 years, a coal miner and a truck driver, and a member at Moose Lodge...