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JOSEPH BODNAR

Joseph M. “Bodey” Bodnar, 67, of Yorkville, OH, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on June 19, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1959 in Wheeling, WV to the late William and Helen Bodnar. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his only sister, ...

RITA ROSENLIEB

Rita D. Rosenlieb, 72 of Trail Run, Sardis, Ohio passed away Thursday. Calling hours 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

WILLIAM HEATHERINGTON

William “Bill” E. Heatherington, 74, of Bellaire, OH passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home Bellaire, OH.

CHARLES E. BELL

Charles E. “Butch” Bell 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away on June 18, 2026. Private service and interment will be held at the convivence of the family at Riverview Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home Heslop Chapel assisting the family.

FRANK PRESLIN

Frank P. Preslin, 93, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Belmont Manor surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (Roscoe) Preslin. Frank was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry ...

STEPHEN VARGO

Stephen “Stubby” Vargo, 72, of Yorkville, OH, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Valley Hospice, Trinity West, in Steubenville, OH. He was born on February 7, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Steve and Louise (Stupak) Vargo-Phalen. Steve was Catholic by faith. He was employed with the Cardinal Operating Plant for 33 years before retirement in 2012. Steve is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen (Dolfi) Vargo; his son, Steve Emilio (Stephanie) Vargo, of Tiltonsville, OH; his daughter, Tara (Andre) Marques, of Las Vegas; his brothers, Mark (Mindy) Vargo, of Rayland ...