All Obituaries

EDWARD LAWRENCE BARAN, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away at East Ohio Hospital Long Term Care on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born in Crescent, OH on January 29, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Lumpcik) Baran. He was a retired machinist at the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction plant, but farming was his passion. He was proudest of his "Polish" tomatoes that he tended and grew to the size of a dinner plate! . He was a member of St. Mary's...

SUSAN ARLENE BELL, 58, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Susan was born in Martins Ferry on September 9, 1965, the daughter of the late Anthony Wayne and Rhonda Lee (Vensel) Jaworski. She is survived by a son, James W. Bell, Jr. of Naples, FL and a brother, Mark Jaworski of Flatwoods, KY.   A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

TODD GILDOW, 61, of Bridgeport, OH , passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.   Todd was born in Martins Ferry, OH on December 19, 1962, he was the son of the late Roger Robert and Rosemary (Staley) Gildow who survives him of Martins Ferry, OH. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Leigh Ann Gross In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Emileigh Rose Gildow, Moundsville, WV and Haleigh Carol Gildow, Martins Ferry, OH; Companion, Veronica...

Gone from our sight but not our hearts. Lawrence Lotz ,92 years of age of Martins Ferry OH went to be with his Lord on January the 18th 2024 he was surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. Proceeding in death was his beloved wife Mary Esther Lotz, his sister’s Johanna Hagen, Barbara Lotz, and Mary Bricco . He is survived by his sister Linda Lotz his son Mike Lotz his wife Linda Lotz, daughter Helen Swartz husband Dick Storeholder, daughter Debbie LoCoco ,son Mark Lotz wife...

SHERYL K. STECKER, born March 20, 1979, in Milan, Oh, died peacefully in her home on December 31, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Sheryl lived her life with an unwavering positive attitude. Despite her illness, she consistently chose happiness, and her attitude affected and inspired all those around her.  Sheryl worked as a consultant for Communication Counsel, Inc. In addition, she freely gave of her time to her friends and family and many local charities...

CALLIE FAITH ARZELLA CIKA, 20, of Bridgeport, OH , passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Wheeling, WV on December 14, 2003, she was the daughter of the late Carole Marie (Brown) and Justin and Heather Cika who survives her of Bridgeport; paternal grandparents, Linda Doreen and Thomas Vincent Hores, Bridgeport and great grandmother, Darlene Cika of Martins Ferry. She was a member of First Christian Church and Grace Presbyterian Church both of Martins...

LOIS ARLENE MITCHELL, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on August 16, 1953, daughter of the late Carl Arthur and Lois Kathryn Mitchell (née Ehni). Lois was a life-long resident of Martins Ferry. She graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1971 and joined the Martins Ferry school system upon graduating from Ohio University in 1975. She taught elementary school and was an elementary principal in Martins Ferry for her...

JAMES "BRAD'' BELOT, 54, of Martins Ferry OH , passed away Monday, November 6, 2023. Brad was born in Wheeling, WV on September 24, 1969, he was the son of the late James Earl and Diana Carrol (Stroup) Belot who survives him of Martins Ferry. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas S. Belot In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Kathleen S. Belot-Snyder and Diana "Buffy" Lynn Belot, two nieces, Janae K. Snyder and Shayla J....

MARGARET MARY WEBSTER, 98, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH passed away in Niles, OH, Monday October 30, 2023 She was born in Plainfield, NJ on January 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Aurelio Rudolph and Mary (Long) Mangione. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry, OH. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, an avid card player, and never too far away from a good book. She will be remembered for many things, but especially...

GAYLE ANN JOSEPH, 78, of Colerain, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Gayle was born in Youngstown, OH on May 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lester and Dorothy Elizabeth (Knellinger) Daubenmeyer. She was a retired teacher at Martins Ferry School system. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her husband, Albert Eugene Joseph, she is survived by daughter, Gena E. Joseph, Adena, OH; son, Scott H. (Nicole) Joseph, Adena, OH;...