Obituaries

Dec 1, 2014

Mary Louise Reed, 92, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born on March 13, 1922 in Barnesville to the late Frank J. and Matilda (Day) Howiler.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Charles Reed and 3 brothers -...

Nov 30, 2014

Ruben Dale Stephen, 75, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 16, 1939 to the late Welda and Edna (Huntsman) Stephen in Boston, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn L. Stephen; three brothers: Kelly Stephen, Girdon Stephen and...

Nov 29, 2014

Shirley A. Swallie, 78, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  She was born on August 17, 1936 in Barnesville to the late Elmer and Gladys (Adkins) Greenwood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters - Carol Starr and Eloise Ward and a brother...

Nov 16, 2014

Brian O'Neal Drake, 57, of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania formerly of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home after a tremendous battle with cancer. He was born on January 27, 1957 in Barnesville to the late Rolland L. and Josephine (Jackson) Drake.

Brian was a Barnesville High School graduate. He was dearly loved by his entire...

Nov 16, 2014

Orlin Lee Thornberry, 73, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center.  He was born on June 6, 1941 in Belmont County to the late Harry O. and Lila (Miller) Thornberry.

Orlin was a Christian by faith. He worked for many years as a mechanic of Carpenters Sunoco until their closing and...

Nov 14, 2014

Harry Clifton Yaus, 93, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014.  He was born in Bethesda, Ohio on October 7, 1921 to the late Roy and Merry (Lynn) Yaus.

Harry is a WWII Veteran of the US Army.  He enjoyed listening to Polka music and watching Western shows.

In addition to his parents,...

Nov 12, 2014

Charlene "Frankie" Pytlik, 78, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at her home.  She was born October 17, 1936 in Barnesville to the late Frank and Estella May (Minder) Pytlik.

Charlene was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and was retired from AT&T.  She was known for her love of all animals...

Nov 8, 2014

Christopher Lee Ditto, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born on February 2, 1948 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Arthur and Bernadine (Mayfield) Ditto.

Chris was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired Police Chief of 33 years for Barnesville Police...

Oct 30, 2014

Charlotte A. Smith, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, Florida. She was born on December 26, 1926 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Lawrence Edwin and Mary Ann (Pekari) Smith.

Charlotte was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temperanceville.

In addition to...

Oct 28, 2014

Doy Anne Zellers, 60, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 26, 1954 in Barnesville, Ohio to Keith and Ruth A. (Flowers) Zellers.

Doy was a 1972 graduate of Barnesville High School and worked for many years at the Barnesville Enterprise.  She was a member of the...

Oct 22, 2014

Robert Lee Wells, 84, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Walton Home.  He was born on March 9, 1930 in Guernsey County to the late Pod and Blanche (Finley) Wells.

Robert is a veteran of the US Army.  He is a member of the VFW Post 2792 and  American Legion Post 168. ...

Oct 18, 2014

Mary Kay Carpenter, 72, of Canton, formerly of Barnesville passed away, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Laurels of Canton.  She was born in Malaga, Ohio on August 19, 1942 to Mary L. (Stephen) Carpenter and the late Ronald E. Carpenter.

She was a member of the VFW auxillary.

In addition to her father, she was...

Oct 16, 2014

Ronald A. Bischof, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born on January 21, 1950 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Ruth (Bonenberger) Bischof and the late Alfred Bischof.

Mr. Bischof was the current Mayor of Barnesville, former Barnesville Councilman, and owner of Bischof Insurance. He was active...

Oct 14, 2014

Floyd Workman, Jr., 79, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born on May 6, 1935 in Brooks Run, Ohio to the late Rev. Floyd L. and Roxie Lucille (Rife) Workman, Jr.

Floyd is a graduate of Barnesville High School, attended Ohio State University and  is a veteran of the US...

Oct 14, 2014

Brenda Kay Skinner, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 23, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Raymond Ralph and Martha Ann (Duvall) Robb.

Brenda is survived by her sons - Tim (Amy) Skinner of Barnesville and Joe (Jean) Skinner of New Philadelphia; grandchildren -...

Oct 13, 2014

Ruth E. Orr, 85, of Barnesville passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Emerald Point Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born on April 7, 1929 in Shirley, WV to the late Clarence E. and Mary Mabel (Gatrell) Orr.

Ruth retired from GC Murphy as assistant manager after working there 45 years.  She was a member of...

Oct 4, 2014

Richard D. "Hank" Butler, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Liza's Place in Wheeling. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Temperanceville, Ohio to the late Bernard P. and Freda M. (Deal) Butler.

He was retired from Y&O Coal Company and was a member of the Shady Lane Baptist Church.  He...

Sep 30, 2014

Myron H. Ackerman, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Center. He was born on November 29, 1927 in Somerton, Ohio to the late Samuel H. and Josephine May (Hagan) Ackerman.

Myron was a Army Veteran of WW II. He was retired from Barnesville Schools as a transportation...

Sep 19, 2014

Joseph "Butch" Kurtz, 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away September 19, 2014 in Martins Ferry.  He was born in Martins Ferry on July 7, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Steen) Kurtz.

Butch was a piece worker for Belco Works and more recently attended Tomorrow's Corner Day Program in St. Clairsville.  Butch was a loving...

Sep 11, 2014

John Marvin Reischman, 70, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1944 in Barnesville to the late Otto John Reischman and Virginia Powell Gray.

John was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, VFW Auxillary, Sons of American Legion, Goalliners, Eagles, and Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM....