All Obituaries

Patricia “Trish” French, 66, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away, Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Reynolds Hospital, in Glen Dale, WV. Trish was born on March 17, 1955, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Francis and Frances (Lemal) Sockman Jr. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry French; a son, Kirk Adams; a brother, James Sockman and a stepson, Larry French Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Sonia Becker; a brother, John (Jennifer) Sockman; a...

Lynn J. Kennedy, 76, of Shadyside, OH, passed away, Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Wheeling, Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1944, in Powhatan Point, OH, to the late Elza and Madge (Bryan) Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Kennedy and stepson, Jeff McKnight. Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lana (Starcher) McKnight Kennedy; two daughters, Tracey Kennedy and Tammy (Joe) Heagney; two brothers, Dennis (Donna)...

Barry F. Krause, 64, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Wheeling, WV, to the late William and Frances (Bell) Krause. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Isaiah Krause; mother in-law, Auweda “Nana” Applegarth; father in-law, Raymond Applegarth and stepmother, Bette Houlihan Krause. After 39 years of employment, Barry was retired from Frito-Lay, in Martins...

Bruce “Tete” Teater Jr, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 22, 1959, in Winston Salem, NC, to the late Bruce and Norma (Warren) Teater Sr. Bruce retired as a Senior Control Technician from the Cardinal Plant in Brilliant, OH. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonny (Glasgow) Teater; three sons, Bruce (Stacy) Teater III, Benjamin (Renee) Teater and Brock Teater; two brothers, Randall and Mike (Karen)...

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Tomisin Harris, 62, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away September 4, 2021, at Continuing Healthcare Center, in Shadyside, OH. She was born May 13, 1959, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Luke and Betty (Linabarger) Tomisin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother in-law, Ron Stevenson and a niece, Kathleen Stevenson. Jackie is survived by her siblings, Penny Stevenson, San Dimas, CA, Butch (Brenda) Tomisin, Blountville, TN, Betty...

Jeffrey Cham McKnight, 49, of Rayland, OH, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV, with the love of his life by his side. He was born on September 12, 1971, in Wheeling, WV, to Lana (Starcher) McKnight-Kennedy and the late Bud McKnight. Jeff was a graduate of Buckeye South- West High School. He received an associate’s degree from Belmont Technical College and was employed with Eagle Manufacturing CO, in Wellsburg, WV, where he...

Theresa Gonot, 66, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Saturday, September 4, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born June 3, 1955, in New York, New York, to the late Walter Reilly and Eileen (Pendergast) Reilly. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Gonot. Theresa loved spending time with her grandchildren.  Also, she enjoyed taking care of her garden and flowers, and listening to music. In addition to her mother, she is survived by...

Norma Jean Fristick, 89, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, with her children at her side. She was born January 15, 1932, in Monroe County, Ohio, to the late Verner and Delsie (Cline) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Leo Fristick and her sister, Vera Horst. Norma was Methodist by faith and was a former member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was a retired meat...

Joseph Ronald Skocik, 88, of Tiltonsville Ohio, passed away July 18, 2021, while listening to the holy mass with his family surrounding him. Joe (Jim Town Joe as he loved to be called) was born February 21, 1933, in Tiltonsville Ohio, to the late Stephen Stanley Skocik and Francis (Fannie) Christmas Skocik.  Joe’s brother Steve Skocik went to heaven just weeks before him on July 1, 2021. Joe is survived by his son David Mancino...

Mary J Howells, 83, of Yorkville, OH, died, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home. She was born May 29, 1938, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Dominic and Mary Elizabeth (Diorio) Morando. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Howells; six brothers, Dominic Jr, Peter, Anthony, Michael, Geno and John Morando; a sister, Patricia Morando and former son in-law, Thomas Mc Quillian Jr. Mary is survived by two daughters, Robin Mc Quillian and Mary Jo...