Harry E. Mowder, 76, of St. Clairsville passed away on March 18, 2024, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Harry was born on May 31, 1947 in Moundsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry Levette Mowder and Lona Lucille (Anderson) Mowder. Harry dedicated his professional life to dentistry, ...
Julie Renee Kovacs Reed, 45, of Flushing, Ohio, died March 13, 2024, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 21, 1979, in Wheeling, a daughter of Joyce “Toni” Helt Kovacs and the late John “Buddy” Kovacs. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gates Reed. Julie was a resident aide at Beacon House in St. Clairsville. She was a 1997 graduate of Union Local High School and a Flushing VFD Auxiliary member. Julie’s life revolved around her two children and family. Julie is survived by her mother, Toni (Roger Bertelli) ...
Richard Wayne Francis, 74, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Rich was born November 18, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Russell and Mildred (Yater) Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Blake Richard Francis; a brother, Russell “Butch” Francis and two sisters, Mary Soos and Shirley Orzolek. Rich served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction Plant, where he was a pipefitter and a crane operator. Rich had a ...
Coral Adelaide (Draves) Bruney, 88 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Shadyside Care Center. She was born February 23, 1936, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Hetrick) Draves. Coral was an LPN, she retired from Park Health in St, Clairsville, she loved helping people, spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, she was a faithful member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward D. ...
Helen Elizabeth Rusiecki, 93, of Dillonvale, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, in her residence. She was born on March 25, 1930, in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zonkoski) Faldoski. Helen was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. She enjoyed working outside, ...
Mary Agnes Matusik, 86 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Park Health Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1938, in Neffs, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Dovark) Pumpa. Mary worked at the former Stone & Thomas Department Store, and was a member of T.O.P.S. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (nanny) to her family. She loved baking, candy making and flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Blon, granddaughter, Cassandra ...
