All Obituaries

  Chester L. “Larry” Jarrell Jr. 65 of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown. He was born November 14, 1956, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Chester L. Sr. and DeEtta (Lyden) Jarrell.   He was retired from OVRTA in Wheeling as a driver and trainer, he was a member of the Martins Ferry Elks Ohio River Valley Chapter where he was an exalted Ruler and Ohio Southeast District Deputy. Larry was also a lifetime member of...

Clyde W. “Sonny” Porter Sr. of Colerain, formerly of Dorsch Road Martins Ferry, died Monday, September 26, 2022. Clyde was born on October 22, 1930, in Moundsville, WV a son of the late Clyde Melvin Porter and Ida “Billie” Gale Hall. Clyde was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry for over 65 years. He served his country for nearly three decades in the U.S. Naval Reserves where he retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He later was employed by...

Daniel W. Laslo, Jr, 74 of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry and Shadyside passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1947, in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Daniel W. and Margaret (Petrash) Laslo.   Dan was a graduate of Ohio University, retired as an Industrial Engineer with the Ormet Corporation and the St. Clairsville Water/Waste Treatment Plant. He was Presbyterian by faith. Dan loved being with his family which was...

  Bronson Adam Baker 2, of St. Clairsville passed away Sunday September 25, 2022, at his home. He was born July 7, 2020, in Wheeling, a son of Brandon and Kayla (Bowman) Baker.   Bronson is survived by his siblings Brenna Yater, Brysen Yater, Braydon Baker, Brogan Baker, and Bayzilee Baker, Maternal grandparents Ed Bowman of Dillonvale, and Shawn Lathem, Paternal great grandparents Justin Benge of Columbus and Malynda (Baker) McDonell of Triadelphia, Maternal, great grandparents...

Shelly Metz, 55, of Barnesville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, Chelsea, and mother on September 24, 2022.  She was born on January 24, 1967 to Donna (Fuller) Wachtel and the late Paul Wachtel. Shelly was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed traveling, holidays, and taking care of her four-legged fur babies. She dedicated her time to coaching, judging, and designing clothing for beauty...

Ruth Ann Monteleone, 86, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Belmont Manor. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Barton the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Worrell) Ayers. Ruth was a long-time member of the Barton United Methodist Church, where she was the organist and pianist. She was also a member of the Methodist Ladies Group. Ruth retired from the Peoples National Bank in Martins Ferry after over 45 years of service, where she served as Vice...

John R.  Callarik, 71 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  He was born November 4, 1950, the son of John J. Callarik and the late Della (Minehart) Callarik.  John was retired from the JJC Excavating company, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, was a member of the Forrester’s Club of Lansing, he loved golf, and was an avid Ohio State Football and wrestling fan.  He...

Ruth Anne Davies, 68, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1954, in Bellaire a daughter of the late John and Jacqueline (Wilson) Baker. Ruth was Christian by faith, a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 1972, and enjoyed crafting, quilting, painting, crocheting, baking and was an avid Steelers fan. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Davies Sr; children, Ashawanna (David) Hunt, Tracy Lynn...

Walter Boroski, 73 of Dillonvale went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18,2022, surrounded by his loving wife Joy and family. He was born March 7, 1949, in Wheeling the son of the late Walter J. and Mary (Raymer) Boroski. Walt was retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked in management and service for 33 years and spent many years working at the Boroski Family Gas station in Dillonvale. He was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Steubenville. In...

Barry A. Renzler, 61 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  He was born January 7, 1961, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Edward Renzler and Nancy (Dayton) Britt.  He had 44 years of service with the Kroger Company and was Christian by faith.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Red Socks baseball team.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Renzler, and father-in-law, Richard...