Ernest Mike "Ernie" Pandelos, 87, of Wheeling, WV, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. He was born May 8, 1928 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Mike Chris and Chriso N. (Koumondouros) Pandelos. Ernie was the retired owner/operator of the former Ernie's Esquire Supper Clubs of Wheeling, WV, McMurray, PA and Charleston, WV and La-Tache, Esquire Inn and Oscar's Pub of Butler, PA. He also owned Ernie's Cork & Bottle of Wheeling, Oscar's Pub and Ernie's Station House of Erie, PA and the Ramada Inn Supper Club in Marietta, OH. Ernie was Outstanding Restauranteur of the Year for 1980. He was a member of the Greek Church of the Life Giving Fountain of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Irene Pandelos and brothers, Nick and Chris Pandelos. Surviving are his companion and wife of 35 years, Michaelene (Bliss) Pandelos, sons, Michael Pandelos and Tasso (Dina) Pandelos, daughters, Christine Jones and Athena (Matthew) Crookshank, stepdaughters, Deanna Phasupong and Debby Kaufman, granddaughters, Haley, Sophia, and Chloe, grandson, Nikolas Fisher, step grandchildren, Christopher, Paul, Melissa, Mandee, Natalie and Nathan and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Michael Ziebarth officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Michael and Leah and all the caring staff at Wheeling Dialysis Center. Memorial contributions may be made to, Wheeling Renal Care, c/o James Murdy, CFO, Wheeling Hospital, 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV 26003 or charity of the donor's choice. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book below.
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