Obituaries and Tributes

Martha Jane (Farmer) Gargala

Aug 15, 2023

Martha Jane Gargala, 85, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 15, 2023 at Trinity West.  She was preceded in death by her parents James Walter and Orpha Mildred (Culp) Farmer, her husband Joseph Richard Gargala, daughter Lynn Boyer, five brothers Joseph Culp, James Culp, Paul Miles, George Miles, and Wayne Farmer.  She is survived by grandson Peter Boyer...

Jessica Nicole Comer

Aug 14, 2023

Jessica Nicole Comer, 21, of Wheeling WV, formerly of Goldsboro NC, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital.

Born in Warrensburg MO on May 2, 2002, Jessica is the daughter of David Comer of Goldsboro NC and Brenda Minch of Wheeling WV.

She was preceded in death by her brother (Chad Robert Comer),...

Jaclynn Marie (Smith) Powers

Aug 13, 2023

Jaclynn Marie Powers, 41, of Bellaire, OH passed away on August 13, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on April 13, 1982 to the late Roger Eugene and Laura (Hale) Smith.  She is survived by her husband Scott Douglass Powers, two daughters Rayne Lynda Marie Powers, and Willow Lyn Powers, and one sister Nikki Lynn Smith of Freeport. ...

Bryan Edward Giles

Aug 13, 2023

Bryan Edward Giles, 57, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on August 13, 2023 at home.  He was born on September 12, 1965 to his father Harry William Giles, and the Late Mary JoAnn (Moody)  Giles.  He is also survived by one son Justin Giles of Iowa, three siblings William Joseph (Margie) Giles of Maryland, Dawn Renee (Gary) Welzenbach of...

Debra L (Yanda) Bailey

Aug 13, 2023

Debra L. Bailey, 69, of Dillonvale passed away Sunday August 13, at her home.  Debbie was born September 28, 1953 to her late parents Donald Joseph and Dolores Jean (Kirkpatrick) Yanda.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents Woodrow and Margaret (Core) Kirkpatrick, Who Raised her.  A sister Ginger Sanz and brother Kirk Yanda.  Debbie is survived by...

Amber Dawn Fleming

Aug 9, 2023

Amber Dawn Fleming, 30, of Martins Ferry ,Ohio passed away on August 9th 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born April 30th 1993 at OVMC in Wheeling, West Virginia. Amber is survived and preceded in death by; her father, Steven (Irene Thomas) Fleming of Yorkville; mother, Wendy Faulkner (dec'd); step-mother, Audra (Cody Burkhart) Flemlng of St. Clairsville; maternal...

Ronald L. "Murph" Murphy

Aug 8, 2023

Ronald L. "Murph" Murphy, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away on August 8, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born in Athens, OH, on February 1, 1942 to the late Cecil and Mable (McLaughin) Murphy.  He is also preceded in death by one daughter Nikki Jo Murphy, two sisters Judy Kirkland, and Dolly Dear. Murph was Christian by faith,...

Louis "Henry" Sorge Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Louis "Henry" Sorge Jr., 75, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1948 to the late. Louis Henry Sr., and Katherine Virginia (Richter) Sorge. He is survived by two sisters Barbara Farnsworth and Judy (Dale Sr.) Stanford both of Wheeling, and a host of nieces, and nephews. Burial...

Robert Dale Bowman Sr.

Aug 3, 2023

Robert Dale Bowman Sr., 73, of Wintersville, OH, gained his heavenly wings  on August 3, 2023 surrounded by family.  He was born in Follansbee, WV, on April 9, 1950 to the late Paul E. And Susie (Kokos) Bowman.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Paul Bowman Jr., and a grandson Matthew Owens. Robert was known for...

Donna "Jeanne" Jean (Phillips) Mccloud

Aug 2, 2023

Donna "Jeanne" Jean McCloud, 85, of Bellaire, OH passed away on August 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Jeanne was born on June 4, 1938 to the late Donald and Inez (Stephens) Phillips.  She was also preceded in death by two children James Todd McCloud, Kellee McCloud,  one grandson Chad Tobin, and one brother Thomas Waters....

Walter "Wally" Thomas Baranski

Aug 1, 2023

Walter "Wally" Thomas Baranski, 51, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on August 1, 2023.  He was born on November 4, 1971 in Wheeling, WV, to the late Walter Peter Baranski and surviving mother, Eleanor Marie (Wallizer) Baranski.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis "Doc" Baranski, and Stanley Baranski.  Upon high school graduation, he was awarded a...

Emma V. (Nickolson) Merritt

Jul 28, 2023

Emma V. Merritt, 81 of Mingo Jct., passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born on May 28, 1942.  Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Michael Lee Heatherington Sr.

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Lee Heatherington Sr., 73, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 26, 2023 at Liza's Place.  He was born on February 27, 1950 to the late William "Eddy" Harold and Jean Vera (Cavanaugh) Heatherington.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Judy Heatherington that passed away on July 19, 2020,  one brother John Heatherington.  He leaves...

Thelma Elizabeth (Stewart) Logan

Jul 24, 2023

Thelma Elizabeth Logan, 74, of Brilliant, OH passed away on July 24, 2023 at Trinity West.  She was born on February 1, 1949 to the late Clifton and Ollie (William) Stewart, she is also preceded in death by husband Jesse Logan, one grandson Andrew James Webber, one sister Gene Maddox, and one brother Clifton 'Tick" Stewart.  Thelma is survived...

Donald Wayne Murphy

Jul 23, 2023

Donald Wayne Murphy Jr., of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 23, 2023 at home.  He was born on May 29, 1958 to his wonderful parents Donald Wayne Sr., and Ruthie Lane (Buterbaugh) Murphy.  He is survived by his brothers Gregory Lee Murphy of Yorkville, OH, and Kurt (Gena) Murphy of Martins Ferry, OH,...

Nancy Ellen (Martin) Salva

Jul 18, 2023

Nancy Ellen Salva, 69, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on July 18, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1953 to the late William and Bessie (Elias) Martin. She is preceded in death by one sister, Esther Matusik. Nancy was a Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt , who enjoyed watching British Comedies with her son....

Marty Lee Schrader

Jul 17, 2023

Marty Lee Schrader, 45, of Campbell, OH died on July 17, 2023 at home.  He was born on August 15, 1977 to his parents Martin Ray and Yvonne Elaine (Wells) Schrader.  Marty was a professional cleaner for Hotels and office Buildings.  He leaves behind three children Steven Emrick of Washington Courthouse, OH, Nikki Schrader of Ohio, and Logan Schrader,...

Alessa Renee Hale

Jul 10, 2023

Alessa Renee Hale, 15, of Steubenville, OH passed away July 10, 2023 at Trinity West .  She was born on February 18, 2008 in Steubenville, OH to Sean Michael and Megan Renee (Hutton) Hale, one sister Corinne Hutton and one brother Kaden Hale of Steubenville.  Services will be announced at a later date. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the...

Anna Marie Holt

Jul 7, 2023

Anna Marie Holt, 45, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 7, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on October 8, 1977 to the late Thomas Dale Holt, and surviving Beverly June (Fitch) Holt.  She is also survived by three sister Jenny (Mark) Peltz, Pamala Ward, and Kimberly (Barnard) Harris all of Bellaire, nephews Justin Ward-Peltz, Brandon Ward,...

Frederick D. Connors

Jul 2, 2023

Frederick "Fred" D. Connors of Wheeling passed on Saturday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1946 in Wheeling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward R. and Gladys Hanlin Connors, and his brother, Edward R. (Eddie Ray) Connors, and stepfather John P. Ponti.

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