Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Ellen J. Rohrbach, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on October 1, 1942 in Barnesville to the late Ralph Samuel and Marjorie (Carpenter) Rohrbach.

Ellen was a graduate of Barnesville High School. She was a former sales clerk for the Barnesville News Agency. Ellen...

Nov 2, 2024

Joseph Michael Burkhart, 27, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1997 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Eric J. and Tammy S. (Freeman) Burkhart. Joe was a 2016 graduate of Barnesville High School and a 2020 graduate of Ohio University Athens where he...

Nov 2, 2024

Florence Darlene Barnhouse, 84, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1940, in Middleton Township, Ohio to the late Bartlett Harrison and Lillian Gertrude (Wilson) Gorby. Florence was a 1958 graduate of New Waterford High School. Florence was best known as "everyone's granny". Her greatest enjoyment came...

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Pitner, 80, of Flushing, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Andrew Steve and Sylvia Blanche (Krousl) Pitner Sr. Bob graduated from Barnesville High School in 1962 and after school was enlisted in the United States Army as a Medic during Vietnam. Bob retired...

Oct 27, 2024

William Harr, 68, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born on December 14, 1955 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Bonnie I. (Morris) Harr.

Bill was a 1974 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was an auto parts salesman for Fisher Auto Parts. Bill also owned...

Oct 26, 2024

Nichole Treichler, 43, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Ohio State University Wexner Emergency Room. She was born on November 11, 1980 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Frederick Cecil Treichler and Pamela Elizabeth (Pittman) Treichler.

Nikki was a 1999 graduate of Barnesville High School. She loved watching the Ohio...

Oct 14, 2024

Harry Wallace Kettlewell, 83, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away October 14, 2024 at Emerald Pointe Nursing Home. He was born on March 24, 1941 in Glencoe, Ohio to the late Ernest and Bessie (Donner) Kettlewell. He was a former employee of United Dairy in Barnesville. He loved being a farmer for 30 years. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 13, 2024

Phyllis M. Rinehart, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 surrounded by her family at WVU Medicine - Barnesville Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1937, in Batesville, Ohio to the late Ledrew R. and Edythe (Trott) Basford.

Phyllis was a 1955 graduate from Batesville High School. She was a retired school...

Oct 8, 2024

Lana Sue May, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on October 8, 2024 at her home at the Barnesville Manor. She was born on April 26, 1952 in Princeton, Missouri to the late Elbert and Loretta Chastine (Holmes) Hubbard. Lana was a graduate of Princeton High School and a truck driver by trade. She was a member of the...

Oct 5, 2024

Norma Louise Carpenter, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Valley Hospice North Care Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on April 14, 1934 at her home in Barnesvillle to the late Hubert Glenn and Anna Marie (Reischman) Anderson. Norma was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of Assumption Catholic...

Sep 14, 2024

Barbara Bunfill ,79, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl and Nellie Barton. Barbara was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School. Barbara worked for R&F Coal Company, but her real passion was working on the...

Sep 12, 2024

Ila Mae Inherst, 82, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Arbors at Woodsfield. She was born on August 27, 1942 in Monroe County to the late Denzil and Nellie (Henthorn) Beardmore. Ila was a member of the Boston Church of Christ. She loved cooking, reading, and watching the birds, butterflies, and the sunsets. She...

Sep 9, 2024

Christina Reeder, 62, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 25, 1962 to the late Richard B. and Barbara Eleanor (Braham) Hayden.

In addition to her parents, Christina is preceded in death by her son, Charles Roger Banks on March 6, 2022; and a brother, Timothy...

Sep 8, 2024

Mary E Wildes, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Beacon House Senior Living in St. Clairsville. She was born on October 12, 1946, in Lansing, Ohio to the late Ewart and Vava (Lucas) Martin.

She was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School and was a Methodist by Faith.

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Sep 7, 2024

James Lucas Jr., 31, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1992 in Wheeling, West Virginia to James Lucas Sr. and Amy (Wilson) Johns. Junior was a 2011 graduate of Barnesville High School where he graduated with honors. He was a hard worker and heavy equipment operator...

Sep 1, 2024

Joseph A. Sligar, 81, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital. Joe was born on August 11, 1943 in Stockton, California. Joe was a retired coal miner from Number 6 Mine in Powhatan. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids and loved riding his Harley. In addition to...

Aug 29, 2024

Sandra K. Nesbitt, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 14, 1953, in Perrin AFB in Texas to the late William B. "Bill" and Mary K. "Kitty" (Sineath) Ulrich, Jr. She was a 1971 graduate of Triadelphia High School and attended OVMC Hospital to become an X-Ray...

Aug 19, 2024

Donald Gary Wehr, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center. He was born on September 4, 1942, in Calais, Ohio to the late Charles Eberts and Lucille (Stephens) Wehr.

Donald was an Army Veteran and was a licensed insurance agent.

In addition to his parents,...

Aug 9, 2024

Lois Eileen Stephen, 96, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at her daughter, Karen's home. She was born on September 27, 1927, in Malaga, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary (Buckio) Hunkler. Lois was a 1945 graduate of Beallsville High School. After high school, she attended Ohio State School of Cosmetology and owned and operated...

Aug 9, 2024

Helen "Jeannie" (Furney) Shepherd, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on August 19, 1944 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clyde Herman and Lillian Doris (Jefferies) Furney.

Jeannie was a lifelong resident of both Barnesville and Bethesda.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...