All Obituaries

1st Lieutenant Charles George Reynolds was a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps serving his country in WWII. He was declared Missing in Action in November 1943 when his B25 aircraft was disabled and forced to land in enemy territory near Murik, New Guinea. After the war his remains were recovered and interred at the American Military Cemetery in Manila, Philippines as an Unknown Soldier. In the summer of 2023, the remains were positively identified after being evaluated at the Defense POW/MIA...

Eleanor JoAnn (Raber) Crook, 88, of Flushing, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her home.  She was born in Metz, WV on August 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Arley and Doris (Wilson) Raber.  Eleanor was Methodist by faith and enjoyed baking, camping and spending time with her family and friends.  She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and WVU Mountaineer’s fan.She is survived by a daughter, JoEllen McKeeta; a son, Keith Crook; two brothers, Craig and Jr...

 Ronnie Joseph Stargen, 64 of Bridgeport, formerly of Martins Ferry,  passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  He was born January 8, 1959, the son of the late Josephine Stargen.  Ronnie furthered his education by attending culinary school and Barber college, he retired from working at the Youngs Cafeteria in Moundsville.  He was a former member of the Shiloh Temple of Martins Ferry.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by...

Connie Jean Stephens, 64, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away in Wheeling Hospital, Monday, September 11, 2023.  She was born October 5, 1958 in Barnesville, Ohio, one of three daughters of the late Hubert “Gene” and Wanda Kemp Wheeler.  Connie was a retired employee of the former ORMET Rolling Mill near Hannibal, Ohio.  She had also worked for years as an accountant, bookkeeper, and a licensed tax professional preparing taxes for both individuals and businesses....

John J. “Jash” Gerevics, 73, of Blaine, OH, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Valley Hospice, Liza’s Place.  He was born on September 25, 1949, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late John and Mary (Pollock) Gerevics.  John was a former employee of Clevite in Lansing and Altivity Packaging in Wellsburg, WV.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wolfhurst; USWA Local 12315; and the Bridgeport Eagles.  John served his country in...

Marlene (Marsh) Snyder, 80 of Yorkville formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born September 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Fred and Salley (Plum) Marsh.  Marlene was a Christian by faith, a homemaker, and a proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School.  After graduation she furthered her studies and became a beautician.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David W....

Gayle L. (Gossett) Murphy, 68, of Flushing departed this life on Friday September 8, 2023 in Wheeling, WV. Gayle was born on April 3, 1955 in Mt. Gilead, OH to the late Donald A. and Evelyn (Conley) Gossett. Gayle was preceded in death by her loving parents Evelyn Gossett who passed away in 1972 and Donald Gossett in 2012. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert “Bob” Murphy, two brothers Dennis Gossett of Bethesda, OH and Donald (Diane) Gossett of Avella, PA,...

Carlos Ray Mellott, 85, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born October 8, 1937 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a son of the late Roscoe Merle and Alma Reed Mellott. Carlos was a retired employee of the former CONALCO Plant in Hannibal, Ohio, part owner of C&D Drilling, and a dedicated member of the East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville. In addition to his parents, Carlos was preceded in death by his...

Maxine Rose Brado “Pat”, 97, of Barnesville passed away at Astoria Place on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  She was born on March 27, 1926 in Belmont to the late Martha Gilham. Pat was a homemaker with a sassy personality that everyone loved.  “Krazy Granny,” as her beloved grandchildren called her, was a Rosie the Riveter.  She enjoyed bingo, bunko, and crossword puzzles with her friends. She was a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan and a friend to...

David A. Wilson, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Barnesville Hospital, the same hospital in which he was born on July 31, 1946 to Charles “Dutch” and Alice Moore Wilson who resided in Jerusalem, Ohio.  David had been a resident of the Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville for over 25 years. A graduate of Beallsville High School Class of 1964, in his youth David enjoyed watching Beallsville Blue Devils basketball and also shooting...