All Obituaries

Linda Darlene (Meeker) Young, 63, of Rayland, OH, died, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at UPMC, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on January 7, 1958, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Howard and Dolly (Thornton) Meeker Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Stephen “Steve” Young; son, Travis Young; four brothers, William, Howard, Carl and Greg Meeker; brother in-law, Tom Cline and sister in-law, Jenny Meeker.  Linda was a graduate of...

Gerald “Cratz” Lovell, 78, of Yorkville, OH, died, Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Park Health Center, in St Clairsville, OH. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Francis (Pebbles) Lovell and Dorothy (Beck). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lovell and two sisters, Thresa Lovell and Mary Thomas. Gerry was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction. He was Catholic by faith. In earlier years, Gerry...

Antonette Marie (Yachini) Hesske, 89 of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away peacefully at Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill in St. Clairsville, OH on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Antonette was born on January 16, 1932 in Steubenville, OH.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Monfred) Yachini of Follansbee, WV. In addition to her parents, Antonette was preceded in death by her husband Charles Hesske, sisters Marie Quatrocchi, Josephine Santora, Yolanda White, Esther Zadzilko,...

Peggy Joice Ryan, 90, of Adena, OH, died, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Gables Care Center, in Hopedale, OH. She was born on August 16, 1930, in Moundsville, WV, to the late Paul and Ethel (Ray) Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ryan; two daughters, Kay Johnson and Sandra Rose Gump; two brothers, Paul and Ron Williams; one sister, Imogene Williams Mc Connell and five sons-in law, Ed Johnson, Jim Bero, Peter Zucco, Samuel Heater and Don...

With deep sorrow the family must announce the passing of Dorothy Henrietta Donley Herman September-2-1927-January-28-2021 (93) of Yorkville, OH; wife of late William James Herman Jr; Daughter of late parents, Genevieve Loretta Kappler Donley & Clifford Harold Donley. She is survived by her children: Genevieve (Jennie Lou) Herman Henderson & James Herman Sr. (Tammy), Grandchildren: Christie Henderson Minami (Wayde), Jeremy Grant, Cindy Henderson, James Herman Jr., Danielle...

Gary Klika,63, of Tiltonsville, OH, was called to the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1957, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Andy and Alexandria “AL” (Tolonese) Klika Jr. Gary graduated from Buckeye South High School and eventually retired from Buckeye Local School District as a bus driver, with 30 years of tenor. Gary was an avid Buckeye Local Fan and attended games of all sports. He was a proud member of the Buckeye Local...

Thomas Anthony Alessi, 81, of Rayland, OH, died, Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1939, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Ralph and Marie (Kuban) Alessi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ken Alessi and Ralph Alessi Jr. Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ilona (Hughes) Alessi; two sons, Shane (Sasha) Alessi, of Bridgeport, OH and Justin (Allison) Alessi, of Columbus, OH and his two beloved grandchildren, Addison and...

Elma Sgalla, 90, of Tiltonsville, OH, died, Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on November 30, 1930, to the late Joseph Hendershot and Mary (Fitch) Fenstamaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reno John Sgalla. Elma is survived by two sons, Carl (Dottie) Sgalla, of Tiltonsville, OH, Michael (Mary Kay) Sgalla, of Seminole, FL; three daughters, Linda (D. David) Stiles of Wheeling, WV, Janet Scott (Mike...

Mary Ann Melching, 62, of Yorkville, OH, died, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Wheeling Medical Park, in Wheeling, WV. She was born on March 14, 1958, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Stanley and Sylvia (Sowers) Worwa. She is survived by her husband, Doug Melching, of Yorkville, OH; two sons, Nathan (Dana Marie) Schaal, of Yorkville, OH and Scott (Kersten) Schaal, of Rayland, OH and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd from 11 am until the time of...

Randy “Mark” Norman, 65, of Rayland, OH, died, Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born on May 17, 1955, in Zanesville, OH, to the late Randolph and Lois (Shamblin) Norman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susie Norman. Mark was retired from Larue Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Jamie (Kolkedy); his son, Ryan Norman (Donna) and three brothers, Steve (Debra), Brian (Stacey) and Joe...