All Obituaries

Sharon Adamson, 71, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 26, 1951, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Charles and Florence (Brown) Adamson. Sharon is survived by three brothers, Charles “Ed” (Frances) Adamson, Bob (Wanda) Adamson and Keith (Cathy) Adamson. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Sharon and celebrate her life, Saturday, June 3rd, from 12 pm until the time of service of 2pm, at the Borkoski...

Barbara Beswick, 91, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was born March 4, 1932, in Rayland, OH, to the late Jack and Alice (Cole) Hanlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Beswick; two brothers, Junior and Matthew Hanlin and her sister, Lucille Stewart. Barb was a graduate of Buckeye South. In her early years, she was employed with M&K...

Joann Puskas, 87, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Friday, April 28,2023, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. She was born January 8, 1936, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Charles and Elanor (Nesbitt) Gessler. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband, James Puskas. Joann is survived by three daughters, Cathy Bernardo, Jamie (Tom) White and Julia Raffa. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Joann and celebrate her life on Wednesday, May 17th, from 5pm until...

Richard L. Hesske, 74, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home. He was born December 6, 1948, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Richard and Adeline (Marsala) Hesske. Rich is survived by three sons, Nick (Jessica) Hesske, Zac Hesske (Sueann Lassan) and Luke Hesske (Nicole Gerrard); a cousin, Douglas Hartlieb and four grandchildren, Marcus, Silas, Jackie and Adeline Hesske. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Rich and celebrate his life on Monday, April...

Mark W. Marconi, 69, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Monday, April 3, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born January 28, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Warren and Gladys (Di Stefano) Marconi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Galownia. Mark is survived by his sister, Lorna Marconi; his brother in-law, Stanley Galownia and several nieces and nephews. Private services were entrusted with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville,...

Ann, Gaudio, D’Andrea, 92, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side. Ann was born November 19, 1930, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Joseph and Mary Grace (Sciarotta) Provenzano. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Gaudio and her second husband, Vincent D’Andrea and her sister, Joyce DeFilippo. Ann was a secretary for Buckeye Local School District. She was a member of...

Donna Jo Verhovec, 67, of Rayland, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home. She was born February 19, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, to Georgia Pearl (Brown) Barcus and the late Dallas Barcus. In addition to her father, Donna was preceded by her husband, Mark Verhovec; brother, Dallas “Butch” Barcus and her sister, Louise Kennedy. Donna is survived by her two daughters, Debra Verhovec (Jason Krause) and Patty (Ronnie) Haught; two brothers, James Barcus and David...

Arnold W. Trouten Sr., 75, of Rayland OH, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, OH. He was born March 8, 1948, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Albert and Glenna (Ziegler) Trouten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ilona Trouten; his sister, Connie Taylor and his grandson, Arnold W. Trouten III. Arnold retired from Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway. After retirement, he was employed with Comfort Inn, in Weirton,...

Ronald E. Weaver, 83, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home. Ronnie was born March 10, 1939, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Arthur and Bernice (Woods) Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Darcie Weaver; his brother, James Weaver and his son in-law, Jeff Martin. Ronnie served in the United States Army and was retired from Buckeye Local School District. He is survived by his wife Karen (Pasco) Weaver and his daughter,...

Jeffrey L. Morris Jr, 46, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his home. Jeff was born January 7, 1977, in Wheeling WV, to Jeffrey Morris Sr and the late Belinda Brautigam. In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter, Ivy Kurucz; sister, Pamela Jo (Robert) Blount; Stepmother, Tammy Schrader; stepbrother, Matthew Morris; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be Sunday, March 5th from 2pm until 5pm, at the Rayland...