Obituaries and Tributes

Nov 9, 2023

Barbara Ellen Birmelin 88, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on November 9, 2023 after a long illness.  Barbara was born in Marion, OH on September 2, 1935 to the late Michael and Mildred (Needles) Maple. On August 13, 1954 Barbara married the late Paul Birmelin and subsequently had three children: Tracy Lee, Lois and Michael Russel.  Barbara had many...

Nov 8, 2023

Katherine Jean Devore, 85, of Brilliant, OH passed away on November 8, 2023  at Valley Hospice North. She was born on October 5, 1938 to the late James Sr. and Katherine (Snyder) Devore. She is also preceded in death by one grandson Mark A. Anshutz.  She is survived by three children Rodney M. Anshutz, Mark H. Anshutz , Eric...

Nov 7, 2023

George "Pops" or "Poppy" Henry Dugmore Jr., 68, of Bellaire, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2023. He was born on November 25, 1954 to the late George Henry and Thelma (Finsley) Dugmore. He is also preceded in death by two brothers Robert "Butch" Finsley, and Doug Dugmore. George was a fisherman, gambler, coffee Drinker,...

Nov 5, 2023

James Alan Stewart, 65, of Wintersville, OH passed away on November 5, 2023 at Sienna Woods Nursing Home.  He was born on July 4, 1957 to the late Jack and Shirley (Freiling) Stewart.  He is survived by four children Travis (Amanda) Stewart of Yorkville, Casey (Katie) Stewart of Bloomingdale, Jared ( Amanda) Stewart of Toronto, and Kayla Stewart of...

Nov 4, 2023

Lesia Sue (Love) Knight, 58, of Powhatan Point, OH passed away on November 4th at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on August 19, 1965 to the late Dickey J. and Alberta A. (Chambers) Love.  She is also preceded in death by one brother Dickey E.E. Love. She is survived by daughter Toni Miller, grandson Asher Jo Knight, sister Teresa...

Oct 21, 2023

Cindy Lou Barcus, 66, of Dover, OH passed away on October 21, 2023 at Community Hospice "Truman House" in New Philadelphia.  She was born on April 12, 1957 to the late Harley "Chick" and Johnston and Shirley (Kocher) McIntire.  She is also preceded in death by one sister Minnie Mellinger.  She is survived by two children Gary Bud Barcus...

Oct 18, 2023

Anthony Michael Anderson, 31, of Weirton, WV passed away on October 18, 2023.   He was born on November 12, 1991 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Predeceased by Bradford Anderson Sr. and left behind by mother Melissa (Peters-Bostaph) Anderson, of Weirton, brother Brandford Anderson Jr. of Hopedale, and sisters .   Martee Anderson of Virginia, Michaela Anderson of Weirton, and Alexea Anderson of...

Oct 18, 2023

John Wilson Garloch, 80, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on October 18, 2023 at Liza's Place. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Sr.  and Mary (Riggs) Garloch.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38  years Donna,  three  step children William Myers of Bridgeport, Wendy and Rodney Craig of Wheeling, and...

Oct 16, 2023

Valerie Robinson, 57 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at Trinity West Hospital on October 16, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Oakdale, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1966 Valerie was the daughter of the late Glen and Virginia McDowell Wilt.

Valerie was a longtime employee of The Herald Star Newspaper...

Oct 16, 2023

Alan "Hoss" Bell, 67, of Adena, OH passed away on October 16, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born on Monday November 7, 1955 to the late Elwin Laverne and Catherine Elizabeth (Tanley) Bell.  He was a graduate of Buckeye South 1975,  a truck driver, and a  lifetime member of the Rayland Fire...

Oct 14, 2023

Howard Leslie Reid, 68, of Triadelphia, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born on Tuesday  May 24, 1955 in Wheeling, WV to the late Radford and Maxine (Hinerman) Reid.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Buddy Reid.  Howard owned and operated Swift Print located in Bellaire, OH.  He is survived by...

Oct 13, 2023

Penny Lou Shepard, 45, of Steubenville, OH passed away on October 13, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital.  She was born to the late Duane Dennis Leyman, and living mother Michealeen (Pietrzak) Leyman.  She is also survived by her husband Harry Ellsworth Shepard, two sons James Amsler Reed III, Jonathan Luke Reed,  one daughter Sarah Marie Shepard, four grandchildren Lilly...

Oct 11, 2023

Hazel Virginia Richmond, 88, of Wheeling, WV passed away on October 11, 2023 at Sienna Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.  She was born on July 24, 1935 to the late Conward "Pete" and Geneva (Workman) Blake.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers Buddy Lee Blake, Paul Howard Blake, one grandson David Schultz, and one granddaughter...

Oct 9, 2023

Wilma Louise Kowalczyk, 89, of Maynard, OH passed away on October 9, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 4, 1934 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Donley) Coates.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anthony Kowalczyk,  two sisters Ardath and Shirley Coates.  Wilma was a homemaker, worked at the Belmont...

Oct 4, 2023

Rebecca A. Johnson, 89, of Rayland, OH passed away on October 4, 2023 at Country Club Manor.  She was born on May 8 1934, to the late Robert and Ada (Smith) Harr. She is also preceded in death by one brother James Harr.  She is survived by two children Samuel Ciafardone Jr. Mingo Jct.,  and David (Cindy) Ciafardone of...

Oct 3, 2023

John Robert Irwin, 56, of Wintersville, OH passed away on October 3, 2023 at Trinity West after a long battle with other medical difficulties.  John was a cancer survivor. He was born on June 4, 1967 to the late Harold Irwin and surviving mother Linda Mackey.  He is also preceded in death by one brother James Linn.  He is...

Oct 3, 2023

William "Bill" Roy Pratko, 56, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on October 3, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on January 11, 1967 to the late Jim Pratko, and surviving mother Bonita "Bonnie Pratko- Randalson. He is survived by his girlfriend Janet Vint, two daughters Rachel Santiago of North Carolina, and Amber (Justin) McAbee of...

Sep 28, 2023

Diane Sue Geissler, 71, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away on September  28, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  Diane is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Dale Geissler, two daughters  Pamela Sue Geissler, and Robin Lynn McCoy, two brother Chuck and Gary McAvoy, and one sister Joyce Francis.  Diane was sports writer in Las Vegas for 10...

Sep 23, 2023

John Barry Giles, 76, of Mingo Jct. OH, passed away on September 23, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born on  March 23, 1947 to the late Charles W. and Mary M (Wolfe) Giles.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Alice Marie (Hanley) Giles and  one sister Barb Tolliver.  He is survived by five children John...

Sep 19, 2023

Sheila Lynn Cochran, 56, of Shadyside, OH passed away on September 19, 2023 at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital.  Sh was born on August 11, 1967 to the late Everett and Freda Irene (Fluharty) Holmes.  She is survived by her husband Rickey Junior Cochran, two sons Brandon Riggs of New Martinsville, and Aaron Riggs of Myrtle Beach South Carolina.  Sheila...