Obituaries and Tributes

Gary Lee Starkey

Gary Lee Starkey

Apr 10, 2024

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,...

Marcia Lee (Brinskey)  Wright

Marcia Lee (Brinskey) Wright

Apr 9, 2024

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. ...

William "Bill" Paul Pekera

William "Bill" Paul Pekera

Apr 8, 2024

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...

Ashley Nicole Damer

Ashley Nicole Damer

Apr 5, 2024

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...

Dennis Paul Dvorcek

Dennis Paul Dvorcek

Mar 31, 2024

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...

August Willard "Jr" Marbais

August Willard "Jr" Marbais

Mar 29, 2024

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...

Joseph E. "Meatball" Long

Joseph E. "Meatball" Long

Mar 29, 2024

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...

Ruth Elizabeth (Marshall)  Shamblin

Ruth Elizabeth (Marshall) Shamblin

Mar 28, 2024

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,...

Rachael Ann (Wilson)  Bellville

Rachael Ann (Wilson) Bellville

Mar 27, 2024

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...

Raphael Leonard Hupp

Raphael Leonard Hupp

Mar 26, 2024

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...

Emily Enid Williams

Emily Enid Williams

Mar 22, 2024

Emily Enid Williams, 79, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on March 22, 2024 at The Laurels of Steubenville.  She was born on February 3, 1945 to the late Godfrey and Agnes (Turnbull) Williams.  She is also preceded in death by one sister Helen Elizabeth Simmons, and one brother Ernest Edward Williams.  She is survived by one brother Leonard (Judy)...

Mary Ann Apesos

Mary Ann Apesos

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Ann Apesos, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away on March 20, 2024 at Brightwood Center.  She was born on July 18, 1937 to the late Tony and Dora (Sfikas) Apesos. She is also preceded in death by two brothers Nick and Tom Apesos.  Mary was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton.  She is survived...

Amanda Marie Elder

Amanda Marie Elder

Mar 11, 2024

Amanda Marie "MeMe" Elder, 38, of Wintersville, OH passed away at Trinity West on March 11, 2024.  She was born on April 10, 1985 to her parents  Eugene Jr., and Barbara (Moore) Elder.  She is also survived by her four children Tyzon and Dy'Asha Pruitt, Kania Reed, and Shahem Elder, grandson Drayce Morris, siblings Bonnie Quinn whom was always...

Tammy Jo Caldwell

Tammy Jo Caldwell

Mar 11, 2024

Tammy Jo Caldwell, 59, of Empire, OH passed away on March 11, 2024 at home. She was born on May 7, 1964 to her parents Floyd and Sandra (Barrett) White of Steubenville, OH. She is also survived by her loving husband of 38 years David Wayne Caldwell, one son David Michael (Jamie) Caldwell of Columbus, OH, one brother Mike...

Dana Jean (Thompson)  Coniff

Dana Jean (Thompson) Coniff

Mar 9, 2024

Dana Jean (Thompson) Coniff, 63, of Wheeling, WV passed away on March 9, 2024.  She was born on March 2, 1961 in Hampton, VA to  her surviving father Thomas W. and the late Rose M. (Navaroli) Thompson of St. Clairsville, OH.  She is survived by two sons Jason (Sabrina) Beaver of West Liberty, WV, and Andrew (Jada) Beaver of...

Betsy A (Kasper)  Hamann

Betsy A (Kasper) Hamann

Mar 8, 2024

Betsy A. Hamann, 69, of Yorkville, OH passed away on March 8, 2024 at EORH with her husband by her side.  She was born on December 22, 1954 in Steubenville, OH to her parents the late Paul and Mary (Bonivent) Kasper, she is also preceded in death by one son Donald Joseph Hamann III.    Betsy was a homemaker for...

Peter "Pete" Jay Montgomery

Peter "Pete" Jay Montgomery

Mar 8, 2024

Peter Jay "Pete" Montgomery, 50, of Weirton, WV, born Friday February 15, 1974, taken home Friday March 8, 2024.  He was born to his parents John T. and Patrica Ann (Ball) Montgomery of Weirton, also surviving are his brother Daniel T. (Jenny) Montgomery of Weirton, his children Katielee, Dani, and Blake Montgomery.  Pete was a graduate from Weir High...

Ronnie Edward Arvin

Ronnie Edward Arvin

Mar 5, 2024

Ronnie Edward Arvin, 76, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on March 5, 2024 at home.  He was born on August 10, 1947 to the late Garland and Leona (Dickerson) Arvin.  He is also preceded in death by several siblings.  He is survived by his wife Sandra Fay (Murphy) Arvin, Four children Raymond (Rose) Arvin of Columbus, Melissa...

Douglas Edward Smith

Douglas Edward Smith

Mar 4, 2024

Douglas Edward Smith, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 4, 2024 at home.  He was born on August 16, 1957 to the late Harold Howard and Dorothy Ann (Lucas) Smith.  He is also preceded in death by four siblings Frank and Michael Smith, Denise Ware, and Dorothy Smith.  Doug loved WWE, Shooting Pool, and his Marlboro Cigarette,...

Norma Jean' Jeannie" (Sites)  Van Horn

Norma Jean' Jeannie" (Sites) Van Horn

Mar 4, 2024

Norma Jean "Jeannie" Van Horn, 55, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on March 4, 2024 at UPMC Presby.  She was born on February 4, 1969 to the late Rodger and Nellie (Wright) Sites.  She is also preceded in death by one son Hank Dillon McCain, one brother David Sites.  She is survived by her significant other of 27...