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JOHN LANE

John M. Lane, retired Ohio County Educator and several other area school districts, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 92. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on August 19, 1930 and a life resident of Wheeling, a son of the late City Clerk Howard C. and Margaret Hughes Lane. Mr. Lane was ...

ANITA BERRY

Anita Marie Berry, 71, of Shadyside died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Forest Hill Care Center in Saint Clairsville, OH. She was born June 3, 1951 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Charles W. and Elfia (Battistone) Scott. Anita dedicated her career to helping the elderly as a nurse’s aide In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Scott. Surviving are her Husband, Richard Berry and brother, Chuck Scott. Per Anita’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are at the convenience of the family and have been entrusted to ...

ANDREW SEMANCIK, JR.

Andrew John Semancik Jr., 79, of Bridgeport, died Feb. 17, 2023. Visitation Thursday, 3-7pm, Wilson Funeral Home, Brookside.

DOROTHY BLON

Dorothy Louise Blon, 81, died Feb. 17, 2023. Visitation Feb. 22, 2023, 4-7 at the Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel, Martins Ferry. www.wilsonfuneral homes.com.

MARILYN KOPYAR

Marilyn Kopyar, 89, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born February 24, 1933 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Foster) Marling. She was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio and was a business owner and operator for her salon, Marilyn’s Beauty Salon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Brown. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Robert “Bob” Kopyar of Bellaire, Ohio; two ...

ROBERT POGANY

Pogany, Robert Andrew 78 died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home in Saint Clairsville, OH. He was born October 24, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Susan (Jacob) Pogany and Louis Pogany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara; and a brother Richard Pogany. Surviving are his Son, Ricky (Susan) Pogany of Naples, FL; a Brother, Mark (Connie) Pogany of Colum bus, OH; Grandson, Ryan Pogany, Granddaughter, Shelby Pogany, and Great-grandson, Rome Pogany. Arrangements by Care Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists 204 West Main ...