All Obituaries

Sarah Dillon, 56, of Yorkville, OH, passed away, Monday, May 10, 2021, at Shadyside Care Center. She was born on March 21, 1965, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Walter and Grace (Harris) Turvey. Sarah was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always there for her family and always put them first. She will be missed greatly. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dillon; two sons, Thomas Dillon Jr and Matthew Dillon; two daughters, Jessica (Richard) McFarland and Beth (Wayne)...

Virginia M Parsons, 95, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Park Health Care Center, in St. Clairsville, OH. Virginia was born on May 10, 1925, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Floyd and Virginia (Auber) Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Parsons; her daughter, Kathleen Jean Parsons and daughter in-law, Peggy Parsons. Virginia was a graduate of Triadelphia High School and the Ruth Brandt School of Nursing and retired from...

Anne Bridget Madden, 98, of Wheeling, WV, died, Tuesday, April 12, 2021, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born on December 25, 1922, in Tiltonsville, OH, to the late Martin and Margaret Madden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Martin, Thomas and John Madden and two sisters, Veronica Madden and Teresa Adams.  Anne served in the sisterhood from 1950-1973 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH. Anne is survived by several nieces...

Dana M. Mass, 32, formerly of Bellaire, OH, died April 9, 2021 at Ohio State University James Cancer Center.    Dana was born February 15, 1989 in Wheeling, WV, to Denise (Alessi) Mass and Robert Mass Jr.   Dana was a graduate of Bellaire high school in 2007, and a Graduate at Ohio State University in 2011. She had a love for animals. Dana loved to show horses and she also fostered retired greyhounds.   Dana was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charlotte...

William “Mac” Johnston, 69, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. He was born on April 20, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Tip and Goldie (Pierson) Johnston. Mac served in The United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a Coal Miner and Farmer by trade. He is survived by his wife, Cellis Johnston; a daughter, Dina Crall; his beloved brother and sisters; several...

Nick Alex Stabile 95 passed away to a better place on Monday April5, 2021, after a short stay at Liza’s Place Valley Hospice facility in Wheeling. Nick a first generation Italian-American was born on May 28, 1925 to the late Patsy and Anna (Qualyano) the youngest of the family on the original homestead on Warren Ridge. Nick was preceded in death by his infant son Anthony, siblings five brothers Patsy, John, Mike, Carl, Ralph and two sisters Lena Barbarossa and Mary Deluca Dolfi. Nick...

    Richard Stanley Balk, 80, of Yorkville, Ohio, passed away on March 27th, 2021 at home due to natural causes. Richard was born on June 20, 1940, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Glenn and Stella (Sonk) Balk.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Grace balk. Richard was a long-time resident of this area. He served his country as an army mechanic and an expert (M-14) rifleman in the early 60’s. He was a devoted husband and...

Louis (Louie) Patrick Zackey, 62, of Colerain, Ohio, passed away April 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 12, 1958, to Clara (Sliday)Zackey and the late Louis N. Zackey.   Louie was a 1977 graduate of Buckeye South High School. He retired from the coal industry. He was Catholic. He loved his family and friends, blues music, playing guitar, the Kansas City Chiefs, college football, bass fishing and riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles.   He is...

Patricia Eileen Ruckman, 76, of Cadiz, OH, died, Tuesday, April6, 2021, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Joseph and Margaret (James) Tekete. Patricia is survived by her step-brother, Larry Kabala, of Cadiz, OH. Services were entrusted with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH.      

Kolin R. Kuri, 23, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1997, in Wheeling, WV, to Kevin and Darla (Kinkus) Kuri. Kolin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Kuri and his godmother, Barb Richards. Kolin was a graduate of Buckeye Local High School and attended Yorkville United  Methodist Church. He was an artist, liked music and taking pictures. He had a passion for designing clothes and paid particular...