All Obituaries

LOGAN MICHEAL CASTELLO Logan Micheal Castello, 21, formerly of Barnesville and most recently of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away November 20, 2019 while stationed in Killeen, Texas, serving in the United States Army.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, January 18, 1998, to Kenneth Castello and Patricia Troyan. Preceding Logan in death was his maternal grandfather, Carl Minear and paternal grandfather, Gary Castello. Forever and always, Logan’s memory will live on in the...

PATRICIA ELLEN HICKENBOTTOM Patricia Ellen Hickenbottom, 89, of Bethesda and formerly of Morristown, Ohio, passed away November 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 11, 1930 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Freda and Harold “Bud” Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edmund Hickenbottom; sister, Marlene VanFossen; brother, Harold Harris; and great-granddaughter, Olivia...

 John Terry Brown (age 79) May 7, 1940 ~ November 16, 2019   On Saturday, November 16, 2019, Terry Brown, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 79 at his home, with his family by his side. Terry was born on May 7, 1940 in Alledonia, Ohio to the late Ottis R (Winnie) Brown and Edna Milhoan (Roland) Murphy. He was retired from O.D.O.T. in Morristown, Ohio after 31 years, as head mechanic.  He was a member of the Barnesville First Baptist...

PEGGY L. MARKOVICH Flying high with the angels, Peggy L. Markovich, 82, of Piedmont, Ohio went home at Trinity West Health System in Steubenville, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Flushing, Ohio, July 15, 1937.  She loved playing Bingo and enjoyed puzzle books. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Frances Roush; infant sister, Frances; brothers, Clearance, George, Harold, and Bill Roush.  Surviving and cherishing Peggy’s memory are daughters,...

GEORGETTA WANITA SMITH ELLIS Georgetta Wanita Smith Ellis, 95, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, with her family at her side.  She was born on October 24, 1924 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Della Walkenhauer and Ray Smith. Georgetta was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry Child Study Club, and was an artist.  She was the owner of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Martins Ferry.  Later in life, she worked...

JOHN JOSEPH TIPTON John Joseph Tipton, 86 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.  He was born November 19, 1932 in Piedmont, Ohio to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Duffy) Tipton.  He was preceded in death by siblings; Jim, Donald, Mike, Geneva, Peggy, Myrtle, Geraldine and Daisy. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Blanche (Baker) of Bradenton; 3 daughters, Janet Morris of Florida, Bev (Rich) Lyons of...

ATTORNEY DAVID L. BARNES Attorney David L. Barnes, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born August 28, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Hubert and Marjorie Barnes. He is a retired Lt. Colonel from the Marine Corps.  He was a graduate of Notre Dame Law School in February 1969.  He worked as a prosecuting attorney for Belmont County for 14 years and retired as an attorney after 55 years of service. In addition...

ANDREW LEON ZIEMBA Andrew Leon Ziemba, 66, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away at Genesis Hospital, November 1, 2019.  He was born to the late Andrew and Helen Voydock Ziemba on April 19, 1953 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlene Myers. Remembering the love Andrew had for his family are those who survive; daughters, Alicia (Jonathon) Regan, Amy Glover (Peter Chan) all of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Chloe and Andrew...

DAVID A. HAMMEL David A. Hammel, 74, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, October 31, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born December 11, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elnor Hardesty Hammel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Hammel and sister, Mary Ann Hammel. David will be sadly missed and his memory will live on in those who survive; his wife, Jeanie Hammel; sons, Timothy and David Hammel. A warmhearted...

JOHN D. BONTEMPO John D. Bontempo, 84, St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away October 27, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born April 30, 1935 in Avella, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic and Lena Bontempo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard C. Bontempo and brother, Richard R. Bontempo. John is survived by his daughters, Diane (Howard) Rowley of Mingo and Denise (Ed) Phillips of Warren; sons, John Bontempo, Jr of Fairpoint and David...