. KELLER FUNERAL HOME
615 Hanover Street
Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Telephone 740.633.2185
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Serving The Ohio Valley Since 1926
Obituary Dated from September 2, 2010 thru July 5, 2011
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RANDY R. SHRODES, 55, of N. 9th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Thursday, September 2, 2010.Randy was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on May 8, 1955, the son of the late Lloyd L. and Marlyn J. (Travis) Shrodes.
He was a former assistant Water Superintendent for the City of Martins Ferry for 25 years. He was also a memeber of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club.He is survived by his son, Jeremy M. (Pamela) Shrodes and daughter, Mallory J Shrodes, "His Cutie Pie" both of Martins Ferry; two grandsons, Donavon and Dominick Shrodes, Martins Ferry. Memorial service was held at the funeral home Thursday, Septermber 9, 2010 at 7 p.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
JOSEPH M. MATYSIAK, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH, died at Saturday, September 11, 2010. Joe was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 28, 1949, the son of the late John and Mary (Wahonick) Matysiak.He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Italian Club both of Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Beech Bottom Plant. He is survived by eight cousins, Joanne Calfa, John Matysiak, James Matysiak, Carol Grady, Jeffrey Juniewich, Patty Allen, Donald Wahonick ,Ronald Wahonick and several other cousins in ILL and PA. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Co. Humane Society, P. O. Box 233, Steubenville, OH 43952.
GEORGE F. BAZAR, 90, formerly of 11th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Sunday, September 12, 2010. George was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 19, 1920, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Klein) Bazar.He was a retired employee of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant . He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry; member of the former Eagles Lodge, also of Martins Ferry. George also won the Golden Gloves in boxing.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary K. (Harris) Bazar; five brothers: Frank, Charles, Joseph, Raymond and Roy Bazar; sister, Mary Shemenski.He is survived by son, George T. (Julie) Bazar, Tiffin, Ohio; daughter, Delores R. Bazar, Boynton Beach, FL; two brothers, Bill and Tom (Evelyn) Bazar; four sisters, Helen Doughty, Violet Padgelek, Delores George and Goldie Gray; close friend, Peg Tracey. He is also survived by four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr officiating.Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.The Elders of the church held bereavement services at the funeral home Monday at 7 p.m.RUTH ELEANOR MOORE, 96, of Brownlee Drive, Nashville, TN and formerly of Smithfield, OH died Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Nashville.She was born in Brookside, OH on August 28,1914, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Eleanor (Robinson) Wilson.She was a retired School Teacher having taught in the Kentucky school district.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Moore; sister, Gladys Campbell; two brothers, Ralph and Ernest Wilson.She is survived by a daughter, Eleanor A Moore, of Nashville. Private graveside services was held at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry with Pastor Van D. Fisher officiating. 
JEANETTE VELOSKI, age 70, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, died , Friday, October 8th, 2010 at Park Health Center. Jeanette was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 28, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William and Jenny (Kornacki) Veloski.
She was a retired admissions clerk for East Ohio Regional Hospital, where she was employed for 27 years. Jeanette was also a member of Prayer Hill Church of God.
She is survived by two sisters, Deanna Veloski and Betty Neavin; and one aunt, Nellie Covington, all of Martins Ferry.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 12 p.m. with Pastor Michael Ream officiating.
Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3612 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
DAVID R. CAMPBELL, 63, of Pearl Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Dave was born in Smithburg, WV on March 6, 1947, a son of the late Thelbert R. and Laura J. (Harper) Campbell.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Hickman) Campbell; son, David E. Campbell of Wheeling; brother, Richard (Donna) Campbell of Salem, WV.; three granddaughters, Katelin, Molly and Brynn Campbell.Services were held at the convenience of the family.
JACKIE K. (FREESE) TITTLE, 56, of Glenn Robbins, OH , died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Martins Ferry on April 27, 1954, a daughter of the late Jack and Ruth (Patterson) Freese.Jackie was a beautician for 38 years and worked at Tami's Hair Salon. She was highly dedicated to her family and work.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.She is survived by her husband, Donald Sr.; four sons, Luke Olenar, Daniel Olenar, Donald Tittle, Jr., and Alex Freese; three sisters, Karen Moore, Brenda Russell and Kathy Black; one brother, Richard Freese; five grandchildren ; several nieces and nephews.Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.CYNTHIA LOU PAUL, 58, formerly of Kuckuck Lane, Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, December 4, 2010. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 18, 1951, a daughter of the late John and Stella R. (Biela) Paul.She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Hajdin; sister, Frances Roy.She is survived by three sisters, Nancy J. (Ronald) Spielvogel, Martins Ferry, OH; Joan T. (Robert) Lurty, St. Clairsville, OH; Dorothy J. Roy, Wheeling, WV; brother Lawrence J. (Joyce) Roy, Colerain, OH and several nieces and nephews.She will be sadly missed by family and all who new and loved her.Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry where friends will be received Monday 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from Noon until time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935.THOMAS J. "TOM" STRAUSS, 67, of Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Sunday, December 12, 2010.Tom was born in West Bellaire, OH on January 14, 1943, a son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Nemeti) Strauss.He was a retired machinist having worked for the former Wheeling Pittsbugh Steel Yorkville Plant.He was a member of the former Martins Ferry and Bridgeport Eagles: Yorkville V.F.W.; Italian Club of Martins Ferry.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, two brothers, William and Carl Strauss.In addition to his wife, Caroline (Nagel), he is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Sue (Jonathan) Speidel, Killeen, TX and Michelle Lynn Engleman, fiance' Michael Marchio, Martins Ferry, OH; five grandsons, Zachary, T.J., Cody, Chris, Sean-Paul. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
MONA O. MILLER, 92, of Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born in Martins Ferry on November 7, 1918, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Crow) Heslop.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Miller; two brothers, William and Richard Heslop.She is survived by three nephew, Richard E. Heslop, Columbus, Ohio; Kurt V. Heslop, Martins Ferry; Gregory N. Heslop, Piedmont, Ohio. Funeral service was held at the funeral home Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery Martins Ferry.
GEORGE J. KURKO, 82, of Martins Ferry, OH , died Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Ohio Valley Medical Center. George was born in Glen Robbins, OH on February 11, 1928, a son of the late Dennis (John) and Nellie (Chinvanka) Kurko.He was a retired millwright at the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Mill, Yorkville, OH. George was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. He served in the U.S. Army.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeanne Marie Kurko; two brothers, John and Metro Kurko; one sister, Minnie Ferris. In addition to his wife, Margaret A. (Horvath) Kurko, he is survived by son, George J. Kurko, Jr., Martins Ferry; four daughters, Ruth Ann Allen, Summersville, SC; Georgia A. Kurko, Martins Ferry; Marjorie K. Jaworski, St. Clairsville, OH; Mary Jo Kurko, Evanston, IL; six granddaughters, Maggie, Anne, Sarah, Emily, Tiffany and Riley.; one great-grandson, Nicholas and one great granddaughter, Zoe. Memorial service was held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 710 So. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, with Rod Kasler officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martins Ferry Christian School, 710 So. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
THOMAS L. BIGGS, 72, of Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, January 3, 2011 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.Tom was born in Barton, Ohio on July 12, 1938, a son of the late Louis and Eva (Savage) Biggs.He is survived by his wife, Linda K. (Moore) Biggs; two sons, Brian Biggs, Warwood, WV and Chris Biggs, St. Clairsville, Ohio; brother, Frederick Biggs; three sisters, Alice Kempton, Patricia McGary, and Delores Smith. Services were held at the convenience of family.
WALTER S. CHLON, 81, of Concord St. Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling, died Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at his son's residence.Walter was born in Wheeling , W. Va. on September 7, 1929, the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Biega ) Chlon.He was a member of the former St. Ladislaus Catholic Church and the Polish American Political Club (P.A.P.), both of Wheeling.Walter also served in U.S. Army and was employed by Sylvania Electric of Wheeling for tweleve years. In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Jagaczewski and Chester Chlon.He is survived by a son, Wally (Cindy) Chlon, Martins Ferry; sister, Dorothy Zido, Bridgeport; his former wife, JoAnn Chlon, Wheeling; and five grandchildren, Anthony ( Ashley) Chlon , Andrew Chlon, Adam Tychonski, Taylor and Dallas Chlon.Services were held at the convenience of the family.
WHITNEY L. MIKLAS, 75, of Delia Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.He was born in Wheeling, WV on October 31, 1935, a son of the late Louis F. and Kathryn E. (Whitney) Miklas.Whitney was a retired employee of the former Wonder Bakery and also Gast Bakery. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Martins Ferry.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett E.(Hosso) Miklas; brother, John Miklas; sister, Mary Denise Miklas; mother-in-law, Martha Hosso.He is survived by two sons, Mark A. (Renee) Miklas, Bowling Green, Ohio; Michael A. (Renee) Miklas, Martins Ferry, Ohio; five daughters, Michelle M. (Edward) Groves, Wheeling, WV; Melanie M. (Scott) Wensyel, Zanesville, Ohio; Melissa M. Miklas, Columbus, Ohio; Marilyn M. (James) Stewart, Chesterfield, VA; Maribeth L. Miklas, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Justin and Shaye Wensyel; Devyn (Aaron) Shumaker ; Zane, Emily and Cameron Stewart; Kelly and Kyle Miklas; Kayla Miklas; great granddaughter, Kenna Shumaker; brother, Robert (Becky) Miklas, Martins Ferry, Ohio; sister, Carol (Ernest) Anderson, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Martins Ferry on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Father Tom Marut as the celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martins Ferry Public Library, P.O. Box 130, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.HAROLD E. HOSKINSON, 87, of Nixon Run Road, Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was born in Altitude, Ohio on October 18, 1923, a son of the late John E. and Cora J. (Craig) Hoskinson.He was a retired Conductor for Con-Rail Railroad. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, James H. Hoskinson.He is survived by his wife, Zita Jean (Bonar) Hoskinson; daughter, Janet I. (Richard) Crane, Kents Hill, MA; daughter-in-law, Patricia A. Hoskinson, Wheeling, WV; two grandsons, Matthew (Mary) Crane and Geoffrey (Karen) Hoskinson; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Ricardo) Marquez and Meredith Crane. Services were held at the convenience of the family.Interment was held in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV. 
JANE J. ZINGO, 91, of Vernon Rd., Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Sunday, February 27, 2011 while in the company of family members at her residence. She was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on September 24, 1919, and was the daughter of the late John and Aniela (Wisnieski) Marchlenski.She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry, and a Member of the Catholic Women's Club and a Choir member which she loved. Jane was a loving wife, mother, and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Zingo, Jr.; grandson, Josh Zingo; ten brothers, Pete, Joseph, Harry, Chester, Louis, John, Frank, Edward, Paul and Richard; two sisters Mary Marchlenski and Helen Malatinsky.She is survived by four sons, John M. (Catherine) Zingo, Colerain, Ohio; Timonthy R. (Bernice) Zingo, Bellaire, Ohio; David (Mary) Zingo, Cincinnati, Ohio; Jeffrey J. (Sandra) Zingo, Oologah, OK; daughter Paula C. (James) Carenbauer, Wheeling, WV; brother, Stanley Marchlenski, Newark, OH. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.
Entombment followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
Rosary devotions were recited at the funeral home Tuesday, at 3 followed by Wake Service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 20 North 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH, 43935.
WILLIAM E. "BUTCH" STEELE, 72, of Harrison Street, Bellaire, Ohio , died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Belmont Community Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 7, 1939, a son of the late William E. and Laura A. (Bennett) Steele.He was a retired employee of Maroon Enterprises.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy J. Steele; sister, Barbara Winzenreid.William is survived by his wife, Colletta M. (Linn) Steele; two sons, Robert E. (Kathleen) Steele, Lisbon, Ohio; Roger A. (Cindy) Steele, Wheeling, WV; two daughters, Carol A. Steele, Bellaire, Ohio; Crystal L. Haney, Benwood, WV; brother, Clifford Steele, St. Clairsville, Ohio; two sisters, Vera M. O'Hara, Bridgeport, Ohio; Alberta M. Moore, Martins Ferry. He is also survived by five grandchildren.At the families request there will be no visitation.
GLORIA JEAN MCFARLAND, 68, of Brownfield Road, Dillonvale, Ohio , died Saturday, March 26, 2011.Jean was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on January 27, 1943, a daughter of the late James R. and Matilda T. (Horvath) Ware.She was a member of Elm Grove Christian Church, Elm Grove, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley J. McFarland, the love of her life since the 8th grade. She is survived by son, Shawn B.(Nancy) McFarland, Colerain, Ohio; daughter, Kimberley R. (Bruce) Clark, Martins Ferry, Ohio ; brother, David (Karen) Ware, Maynard, Ohio; two sisters, Jeri (Doug) Outward, Colerain, Ohio and Colleen (Henry) Lewis, Colerain, Ohio; sister-in-law, Linda McFarland, Florida; grandchildren, Shane, Kylie, Lakyn and Krislyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at the funeral home Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Henry Lewis officiating.Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929
TONY KOTELLIS, 75, of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Friday, April 1st, 2011. Tony was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 4, 1935, a son of the late Zacharias and Katina (Verenakis) Kotellos.He was a retired employeeof the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Jct Plant. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church Of The Life-Giving Fountain of Martins Ferry. Tony served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, John Kotellas.He is survived by his wife, Anastasia (Nikolaidou) Kotellis; two daughters, Kathryn Kotellis and Anna Zoumpoulidis; two brothers, Mike and Harry Kotellos. Also surviving are six grandchildren. Trisagion services was held Monday at 7 p.m. Funeral service was held Tuesday April 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church Of The Like-Giving Fountain, N. 5th Street, Martins Ferry with Rev. Menelaos Papageorgiou officiating.Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
WILLIAM ARTHUR MILLER, SR. "BEE", 87, of West Lawn, Colerain, OH died Monday, April 4, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born July 17, 1923 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Jesse H. and Thelma (Winland) Miller. He was a founding and acting member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Colerain, Ohio and also attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church of Wheeling, WV.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles (Chick) Miller, and five sisters, Louella Shiffman, Maribel Smith, June Harris, Elsie Goff, and Thelma Lutz Bauknecht. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan (Sheleva) Miller; eight children: William A. (Rhoda Ann) Miller, Jr of Chicago, IL; Judi (Robert) Gildow of Bridgeport, OH; Paula Hill of Martins Ferry; Cindy (Gary) Neitzelt of Circleville, OH; John M. (Juli) Miller of Athens, OH; Laurence J. Miller (Mike Unzueta) of San Diego, CA; Thomas P. (Julianne) Miller of Alexandria, VA; and Andrew J. (Julie) Miller of Weyers Cave, VA. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren: Joseph Gildow of Colerain; Natalie Eddy and David Yoder of Mishawaka, IN; Ron Hill of Powell, OH; Britney Van Culin of Dublin, OH; Bethany McFerin of Circleville, OH; William G. Neitzelt of Lancaster, OH; Margot Miller of New York, NY; Johanna S. and Avenelle J. Miller of Athens, OH; Jacob Miller of Guangzhou, China; Simon and Lara Miller of Alexandria, VA; and Riley, Ian, and Trey Miller of Weyers Cave, VA., and four great grandchildren: Erek, Carter, Aubrey and Maddox; brother, Lawrence (Elva) Miller of Spokane, WA; sister-in-law, Eva (Sheleva) Morrow of Wheeling. He was a 39-year employee of the former Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant. Upon his retirement in 1982, he became more involved with the family owned catering business, Miller Catering, of Colerain. He was a social member of the American Legion of Martins Ferry, where he was well known for being impeccably dressed in suit and tie. Bill enjoyed traveling around the country visiting his children and grandchildren. Wake service was held at the funeral home by Father Dale Tornes and a Ukrainian service by Father Michael B. Krupka. A Funeral Liturgy With Mass was held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, OH at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dale Tornes as the celebrant.
Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 72617 Colerain St., Colerain, OH 43916 or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Church, 4136 Jacob St., Wheeling, WV 26003.JOAN K. BONNELL, 70, of Courtland Avenue, Elm Grove, WV and formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011.She was born in Martins Ferry on November 1, 1940, daughter of the late Alonzo "AL" L. and Gertrude B. (Leach) Kasun.Joan graduated from M. F. High School, class of 1958.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Kasun.She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Bonnell; son, Duane A. (Christine) Bonnell, Sweet Water, TN; brother, Donald L. (Cher) Kasun, Palm Beach, FL; granddaughter, Amber K. (Danny) Bond, Beaver Falls, PA; grandson, Lance B. Bonnell and his Fiancee', Kari Harrington; both of Slidel, LA; Great Grandchildren, Caleb, Noah and Zoey. Funeral service was held at the funeral home Friday, April 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. 
HAYDEN ALEXA COULTER, 4-Mos, of Fort Carson, CO died Saturday, April 9, 2011 She was born in Fort Riley, KS on November 26, 2010, daughter of Christopher G. and Amber Lynn (Josson) Coulter of Fort Carson.She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Edwin R. and Sally L. (Youst) Perry.In addition to her parents, she is survived by sister, Miriya Rae Coulter; paternal grandparents, Michael and Donna (Perry) Coulter; paternal great grandparents, Nelson and Betty Coulter; paternal great-great grandfather, Clyde "Pop" Mahaffee; maternal grandparents, Paul Josson and Cheryl Antonucci, maternal great grandmother, Carol Josson; uncle, Dale Josson. Funeral service were held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, Cor. 4th and Hanover Sts., Martins Ferry, with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
JOSEPH W. MOORE, 54, of Glenhurst Terrace, Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, April 25, 2011 He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 31, 1957, a son of the late Samuel and Rhoda M. (Mills) Moore of Martins Ferry.In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Moore.In addition to his mother he is survived by a daughter, Jessica M. Moore, Wheeling, WV; two sons, Joseph Muldrew, Boca Raton, FL and Joseph W. Moore Jr.; two brothers, Timothy Moore, Martins Ferry and Randy Moore, Powhatan Pt, OH. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services are private at the convenience of family. 
ROBERT BROOKS VIRTUE, 89, of Glen Robbins, Ohio , died Monday, May 2, 2011 at his residence. Red was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 22, 1922, a son of the late Harold R. and Evelyn (Bromley) Virtue.He was a retired employee of Ferry Hardware of Martins Ferry. He served in the U.S. Marines during WW II.Red 's hobbies were working with wood and building muzzleloaders.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Marylu Bertus.He is survived by brother, Harold B. Virtue, Wheeling, WV and a close friend, Glenn Balk of Glen Robbins.Services are private at the convenience of family.
TAMMY J. BROST, 52, of Ohio Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Friday, June 17, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on May 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Florence O. (Lollathin) Runner who survives her of Martins Ferry.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Runner.In addition to her mother, she is survived by daughter, Carrie L. (Scott) Bunting, Zanesville, OH; three brothers, Robert, Rick and Roger, all of Martins Ferry; three grandsons, Caden, Cohen and J.T.; two granddaughters, Keely and Madison. A memorial service was held at the funeral home Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to her grandchildren, Caden, Cohen and Carrie Bunting, at Carrie L. Bunting, 2401 Dresden Road, Zanesville, OH 43701.
JOHN A. WALKER, 61, of N. 8th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Wednesday, June 22, 2011.He was born in Martins Ferry on January 16, 1950, the son of the late Charles and Anna R. (Alltop) Walker.He was retired from Ryder Trucking; a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; veteran of the National Guard; a member of the American Legion and Polish Club, both of Martins Ferry and a member of the VFW of St. Clairsville.In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Ann and two sons, Matthew Edward and Kevin M. Walker.John is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Tracey) Walker; two sisters, Sandy L. Brown, Fort Worth, TX and Charlotte Elder of Wheeling, WV; mother-in-law, Peggy Tracey. Funeral services were held at the funeral home Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 A.M. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
The Belmont Co. Council of the American Legion gave military honors at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday.HAZEL LEONA SCHWENDER, 80, of Mt. Wood Road, Wheeling, WV, died Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was born in Wheeling on August 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel M. (Hungerman) LaRue.Hazel was a retired practical nurse at Ohio Valley Medical Center.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Schwender and a daughter, Linda White.She is survived by two sons, Robert (Donna) Riggs, Keller, TX; Gerald (Pat) Riggs, Plano, TX; sister, Emma (Stanley) Kyrc, Elm Grove, WV. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Services were held at the convenience of family.
ANNA B KRIEGER, (ANN), 91, of Spence Lane, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
Ann was born in Martins Ferry on October 10, 1919, the daughter of the late George and Mary A. (Simon) Tulbure. She worked as a secretary, in several businesses in the Martins Ferry area and she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: John, George, and Art Tulbure and an infant sister.
Ann is survived by daughter, Barbara A. (William) Quinn, Kent, OH; son, Artie N. Krieger, Cadiz, OH; daughter, Marsha L. Carey, Martins Ferry; granddaughter, Kirsten A. (Steve) Howell, Kent,OH; grandson, Stephen E. (Gina) Quinn, Boca Raton, FL; granddaughter, Leanna L. (Charles) Taylor, Weirton, WV; great grandson, Jonah E. Howell, Kent, OH; great grandson, Solomon J. Howell, Kent, OH; great granddaughter, Makalia R. Taylor, Weirton, WV; great granddaughter, Ava Y. Taylor, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. 
ERNEST DEBLASIS, 97, of Elmhurst Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Wednesday, July 6, 2011.He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on December 13, 1913, a son of the late Nick and Rose (Nardone) DeBlasis.He was a retired manager of the Ohio Dept. of Liquor Control of Martins Ferry and Bellaire; formerly owner of Sanitary Meat Market in Bellaire and co-owner, DeBlasis Corner Store of Aetnaville. Ernie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, all of Martins Ferry and the Commodore 4th Degree Jack Barry Assembly 802 of Bellaire. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He received the Good Conduct Metal, American Defense Service Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, served 4 1/2 years overseas, decorated with veterans baking unit while in Africa and was with the first unit of American soldiers to land in Ireland in 1942. He also took part in the invasion of Africa... In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Gisco) DeBlasis; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving girls Crista Traversa and her children: Mia (born on "Pappys" birthday) and Alivia; his three nephews: Dennis, Rick and David; godsons; Albert, Nick, Tom and John DeBlasis.Ernie relished the life long bond with his Army brothers "The guys from Ohio". After their discharge they continued with yearly reunions. Their children became his extended family and were touched by his love and generous spirit. This now leaves his "beloved buddie" Jack Paler as the remaining survivor. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant. Interment followed in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio.Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to the Knights of Columbus or St. Mary's Church, N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.The Belmont Co. Council of the American Legion gave military honors at the church prior to the Mass at 11 a.m.
