Barnesville Area News

Terry Ambrose Puperi

Terry Ambrose Puperi, 73, of Belmont passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born August 31, 1951, in Martins Ferry the son of the late Ambrose “Bud” and Julie Puperi. 

Terry was retired from Belmont College, teaching Computer Programming, a veteran of the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant from 1971-1995. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Church of the Assumption in Barnesville, Commander of the American Legion, Post 312, and a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Puperi and devoted dog, Duncan. 

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 28 years, Honey (Noice) Puperi , sons, Michael (Barb) Puperi, Zach (Emma) Puperi, daughters, Marla (Leslie Huffman) Perry, Nicole Puperi and Ashley Barker, grandchildren, Jordan, Sophia, Luke, Isaac, Maddie, Hanna, Teresa, sister, Linda Myers and devoted dog, Phoenix. 

Family and friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Bridgeport, OH 43912, Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM with funeral service on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11am.  Burial to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.  Full Military Honors will be presented by the Belmont County Veterans Association and the Belmont American Legion, Post 312. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion, Post 312, 101 W. Barrister St., Belmont, OH 43718.