All Obituaries

Teresa Drengacs, 63, formerly of Powhatan Point, OH, now residing in Rayland, OH, died, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on January 28, 1957, in Martins Ferry, OH, to Martha (Jones) Ady and the late Glenn Ady. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Drengacs III. Teresa, known as Guh-Guh to her family, was a retired Bookkeeper from the 1st National Bank Powhatan Point, OH. Also, she was a member of The Church of Christ. Guh-Guh loved...

Kenneth Thomas Folda, 64, of Rayland, OH, died, Monday, November 9, 2020, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. He was born on August 17, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Charles Folda JR and Anna (Maderia) Folda. Ken was retired from AEP. He loved watching Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Football. He also enjoyed working with wood and making Christmas decorations for family and friends. Ken is survived by his son, Nathan (Kelsey) Folda, of Mt. Olivet, WV; a daughter, Amber Folda...

Evelyn Pasco, 89, of Rayland, OH, died, Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Peterson Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Wheeling, WV. She was born on July 9, 1931, in Wellsburg, WV, to the late Thomas Joseph and Ella Mae (Smith) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Nieves and a sister, Bernadette Clark. Evelyn was a retired clerk from Family Health Center, a branch of Wheeling Hospital. In her free time, she loved to play bingo. She is...

Jeffrey Campbell, 69, of Martins Ferry, OH, died, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Earl and E. Louise (Adams) Campbell. Prior to retirement to Myrtle Beach, Jeff was a dedicated public employee retiring from the Cadiz Water Department and The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Harrison County Rural Transit and Harrison County Dog Pound. Jeff enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending many vacations with family and...

Barbara Jean Briggs,77, of Yorkville, OH, died, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, in Bridgeport, OH. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Joseph and Olga (Mikina) Hupka. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Briggs and her brother, Joseph Hupka. Barb is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Tom) Russell And her three grandchildren, TJ (Chelsee), Kristen and Rachel Russell. Friends will he...

Joseph A Karakas Jr, 63, local business owner, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home. Joe was born on July 27, 1957, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Joseph A and Mary E (Gulyban) Karakas Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother in-law, Anna Mae Mc Conville and his two special dogs, Katie and Whitney. Joe was born and raised in Tiltonsville, OH. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand. He began his...

Thomas Elmer Zonker sr., 74, of Rayland, OH, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at huis home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 8, 1946, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Charles and Clara (Belle) Zonker. Tom was a retired engineer for American Electric Power. He worked at the Cardinal Plant in Brilliant, OH, for 38 years. He was happiest on his farm watching his grandchildren play. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Timothy Zonker; a brother...

On Sept.25, 2020, Devin Robert Kovalski, loving son, brother & father, passed away, suddenly, at the age of 28.  Devin was born on Sept. 25 1992 in Steubenville, OH, to Joyce (Mike) McKeegan (Kovalski) & David Nicholson. He was a graduate of Buckeye Local H.S. (Class of 2011) and the proud father of a son, Brennan Kovalski. Always smiling & laughing, Devin had a big heart, great sense of humor & would take the time to talk to anyone, he was very outgoing. His...

Dena Spong, 95, formerly of Yorkville, OH, died, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care Center, in Grove City, OH. She was born on August 19, 1925, in Erie, PA, to the late Louis and Margaret (Di Santis) Di Eugenio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Spong; three brothers, Romeo, Henry and Anthony Di Eugenio; two sisters, Josephine Rinehardt and Mae Wehrle and a half-brother, Samuel Di Eugenio. Dena was a former employee at...

Ella Jane Saxton, 81, of Rayland, OH, died, September 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1939, in Rush Run, OH, to the late Neil and Pearl (Fithen) Pflugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Saxton , her son, Charles “Chuckie” Saxton; three brothers, Neil, Joseph and Richard Pflugh and three sisters, Grace Melkite, Sarah Coss and Drucilla Torok. Ella is survived by her son, Ronald (Lori) Saxton; two daughters, Shirley...