All Obituaries

Louise Elizabeth Puskas Moffo, 92, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Friday, March 22, 2019 at the home of her daughter Christine and son-in law Frank. She was born on August 6, 1926, in Yorkville, OH, to the late George and Elizabeth (Arch) Puskas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Moffo; three brothers, George, James and Frank “Hank” and a granddaughter, Jill Zurek Gillie. Louise was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

James Edward “Ed” Figurski James Edward “Ed” Figurski, age 86, of Adena, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Ed was born on April 8, 1932, in Adena, son of the late Julia and John Figurski. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Genevieve Black and brother John Figurski. Ed served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St....

JOSEPHINE NESTOR With overwhelming sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother on March 20, 2019. Josephine M. (Piazza) Nestor, 89, of Yorkville, Ohio, passed with peace and grace, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born in Yorkville on December 10, 1929, the last surviving child of Sicilian immigrants, Frank Piazza and Rosalia Pendica Piazza. Josie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Austin W. Nestor; brothers, Domenick and James Piazza; sisters,...

Richard Paul “Dick” Bodemann, 84, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Wheeling Hospital. Dick was born on May 8, 1934, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Leonard and Mary (Rentzler) Bodemann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Bodemann and two sisters, Barbara Long and Mary Lou Pucci. Dick served in the United States Army and Army reserves, and was very proud to be a medic, in France, during his time of service. He was...

Frank “Hank” Puskas, 83, of Rayland, OH, died, Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. Frank was born on March 16, 1935, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late George and Elizabeth (Arch) Puskas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Puskas and two brothers, Jim and George Puskas. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville, OH and was a past Vice President and Union Officer of local 1223; He was a member of...

Elsie V. Kaminski, 87, of Colerain, OH, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 1, 2019, at her home. Elsie was born on July 13, 1931, in Dillonvale, OH, to the late James and Mary (Naprstek) Cermak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Kaminski, her sister, Norma Peltz and an infant sister. After graduating from Dillonvale High School, Elsie was employed with Ohio Power Company in Dillonvale, OH; She also worked at The Adena Post office for...

John Howard Peltz October 18, 1936 – February 27, 2019 John H. (Jack) Peltz, 82, of Adena, OH died on February 27, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was a U.S. Army veteran, U.S. Army Reserve veteran, and retired coal miner from Consol Coal Company. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joyce (Scovronski) Peltz; children: Jackie (Peltz) Nix, John (Bethany) Peltz and Jason Peltz; grandchildren: Justin Peltz, Kyle Nix, Amber Peltz, Jacob Peltz,...

Julius “Cas” Zamski, 83, of Adena, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his home. Julius was born on July 10, 1935, in Adena, OH, to the late Julius and Frances (Kowalski) Dundr Zamski Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Philip and Chester Zamski and a son-in-law, Ron Ducker. After attending Mt. Pleasant High School, he served in the US Army. He was a member of St. Casmir’s Catholic Church, Adena, OH. Julius...

Mary R Barnhouse, 88, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Wheeling Hospital, in Wheeling, WV. Mary was born on October 4, 1930, in Tiltonsville, OH, to the late Samuel and Rose (Marconi) Lucarelli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmund Blazeski; second husband, John Barnhouse; two brothers, Jerry and Vince Lucarelli and a sister, Arlene Orbovich. Mary was employed with Blue Cross Blueshield  in Wheeling, WV...

Nick Makrinos, 89, of Yorkville, OH, died, Thursday, February 14, 2019, at home, with his family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1929, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Ernest and Helen (Thanos) Makrinos. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George Makrinos and his great-grand daughter, Haley Elizabeth Klamerus. Nick served in the United States Air force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville, OH, and...