Lafferre, Donald E. Lafferre

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 13, 2007

Donald E. Lafferre, 78, of 41601 Sandbar Road, Lewisville, Ohio died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born at Lewisville, Ohio on March 28, 1929 a son of the late Howard and Wilma Stoffel Lafferre.

He was a graduate of Lewisville High School, Lewisville, Ohio; a lifetime farmer and oil and gas producer; a member of the Stafford United Methodist Church, Stafford, Ohio; a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery and 1st Guided Missile Center, Ft. Bliss, Texas during the Korean War; over 50 year member of the Stafford Lodge #300 F.&A.M; member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cambridge, Ohio; member of the Aladdin Shrine; member of the Belmont/Monroe Farm Service Agency with over 50 years of service; former member of the Monroe County Fair Board and a devoted supporter of area athletics.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Martin Lafferre of 53 years whom he married on November 22, 1953; one daughter: Karen (Dick) Sulsberger of Woodsfield, Ohio; three sons: Kirk (Karen) Lafferre, Kevin (Kris) Lafferre and Kasey (Patty) Lafferre all of Lewisville, Ohio; two sisters: Virginia Rohr of Columbus, Ohio and Shirley (Eugene) Evans of Baltimore, Ohio; ten grandchildren: Keith Lafferre, Abby (Bill) Sulsberger Roen, Karrie Lafferre, Ryan Sulsberger, Trent Lafferre, Louis Sulsberger, Lynsey Lafferre, Kelsey Lafferre, Korey Lafferre and Kimberly Lafferre.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, H. Rick Rohr.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 1-9 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2007 with Rev. Gary Fitzgerald and Rev. Tom Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio with full military graveside services. Masonic services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Lallathin, Florence Lallathin nee Lude

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 2, 2007

Florence Lallathin age 84 of West Union Road Sardis, Ohio died Thursday Feb. 1, 2007 at the Crestview Health Care Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born July 6, 1922 in Antioch, Ohio a daughter of the late Clarence Lude and Clara Hoff Lude. She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by 1 brother: Wilbur Lude.

She is survived by her husband: Ralph D. Lallathin of Sardis, Ohio, 1 son: David Lallathin - Sardis, Ohio, 1 daughter: Peggy Jones - Bellaire, Ohio, 1 sister: Ruth Sampson - Bethleham, West Virginia, 1 brother: Paul Lude - Woodsfield, Ohio,

There will be no visitation. Interment in the West Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Lallathin, Kenneth D. Lallathin

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated March 30, 2007

Kenneth D. Lallathin, age 67, of Peavine Ridge Road, Sardis, Ohio died

Wednesday March 28, 2007 at his home. He was born August 26, 1939 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Brady & Rose Beckett Lallathin.

He was a self-employed Timber Worker and Farmer.

Preceded in death by 1 brother: Gary Lallathin, 1 sister: Waneta

Ketzell.

He is survived by his wife: Mable Eikleberry Lallathin of Sardis, Ohio,

2 sisters: Geraldine (Leslie) Minor - Westerville, Ohio, Delores (Cecil)

Jones - Sardis, Ohio, Several Nieces and Nephews.

Friends received from (2-9) p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 31, 2007. Interment in the West Union Cemetery near Sardis.

 

Lallathin, Ralph D. Lallathin

Bauer&Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 27, 2007

Ralph D. Lallathin age 85 of West Union Road, Sardis died Thursday [d. April 26, 2007] at his home. He was born June 6, 1921 in Green Township Sardis Ohio a son of the late Charles F. and Lena M. Bruney Lallathin. He was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ and a veteran of World War II. He was also a former employee of Sylvania Electric, Consolidated Aluminum, and North America Coal Co.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Florence Lude Lallathin and 2 sisters.

He is survived by 1 son: David Lallathin- Sardis, Ohio 1 Daughter: Peggy Jones- Bellaire, Ohio 1 Brother: Carl Lallathin- Wheeling, WV 2 Sisters: Alice Riley- Bethlehem, WV Evelyn Lallathin-Woodsfield, Ohio There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be at the West Union Cemetery Sardis, Ohio at the convenience of the family. www.bauerturner.com

 

Lallathin, Wilson W. "Jim" Lallathin

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 26, 2007

LALLATHIN, Wilson W. "Jim," of Naples, Fla., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, in the Frances Georgeson Hospice House.

He was born July 21, 1913 in Sardis, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas H. Lallathin and Clida May Minder Lallathin. As a young man, Jim worked with his stepfather in the oil fields of Texas. He settled in Cadiz, Ohio and worked in the coal mining industry for over 40 years, retiring in 1978 from Consol's preparation plant.

Jim was a member of the Christian Church of Cadiz; and the UMWA Local 7690. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed watching baseball.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Eugene Reef; sister, Grace; brother, Donald; and stepbrother, Woodrow Reef.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel, who he married in 1936; son, Tom (Janet) Lallathin of Naples; half sister, Sara Reef Craig of Woodsfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Scott (Teresa) of Kernersville, N.C., Paige (Dan) Kokovich of Ostrander, Ohio, Wade (Darcy) of LaRue, Ohio; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wilson Lallathin to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.

 

Lauffer, Wilma P. Lauffer

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, August 30, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Wilma P. Lauffer, 103, of Grandview Avenue, New Matamoras, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 28, 2007) at the Mount Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, Ky. She was born Dec. 24, 1903, in New Matamoras, the daughter of Walter S. and Luna McVey Lauffer. She had been employed by the Peoples Savings Bank in New Matamoras and was a life member of the Matamoras Historical Society. She was a graduate of Stover High School and the Marietta Business College. She was an 84 year member of Matamoras Chapter No. 261 Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by one nephew, James B. Lauffer of Paintsville, Ky.; two great-nephews, Walter (Jennifer) Lauffer and Michael (Kim) Lauffer of

Paintsville, Ky.; three great-great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; one great-great-great-niece; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, James Lauffer.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, with the Rev. Madlynne Webber officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras. Eastern Star services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Send an online condolence to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Leasure, Vivian Rose Leasure nee Moore

McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, December 14, 2007

Vivian Rose Leasure, age 64, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Genesis Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville, Ohio. She was born March 14, 1943, in Summerfield, daughter of the late Blaine and Mary Washington Moore.

She was a 1961 graduate of Summerfield High School.

Vivian was retired as director after 30 years of service at the Ohio

Department of Job and Family Services office in Caldwell, where she began

her career as a secretary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters,

Evelyn, Betty, and Donna Lee Moore.

Surviving are one son, Bryan A. (Lisa) Leasure of Carlisle; one sister,

Marilyn June (Ronald) Wheeler of Caldwell; two grandchildren, Ryan and Janis Leasure of Carlisle; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday, December 17, 2007, from 5-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 18th at 1PM with Pastor Helen Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery in Summerfield.

 

Lee, Houston Lee

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 2007

Houston Lee, age 83, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday September 25, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center. He was born March 17, 1924 in Gurdon, Arkansas a son of the late Nora (Nanny) McKelvy Lee and Jewell Lee.

He was a Baptist by faith. Houston came to Woodsfield in 1958 and retired from Ormet Corp. in 1983 with 27 years of service. He ran a family Upholstery business for over 25 years, and was an avid Golfer.

Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Doyle Lee & Olan Lee, 1 sister: Louise Rhodes.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Sue Lee of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 son: David Lee and his wife Connie Martin Lee of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 1 daughter: Doris Shobe and her husband Jon Shobe of Westford, Massachusetts, 4 grandchildren: David Lee, Doug Lee, Caren Shobe, & Lauren Shobe Friends received from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 3 p.m. Friday Sept. 28, 2007. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield.

 

Lee, Mary Elizabeth Lee nee Kirkbride

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 28, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Mary Elizabeth Lee, 90, of Stover Drive, New Matamoras, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1916, in New Matamoras, a daughter of George and Mabel Holdren Kirkbride. She attended Matamoras Baptist Church and was a housewife. She graduated from Stover High School in New Matamoras. On Sept. 27, 1943, she married Richard G. Lee, who preceded her in death on July 5, 2002.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Lee of New Matamoras; one grandson, John C. Berentz (Heather) of New Matamoras; one great-grandson, John Lee Berentz of New Matamoras; one great-granddaughter, Haylee Berentz of New Matamoras; one brother, George Kirkbride (Ann) of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and several nephews and nieces.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Harry Elton Lee; and one brother, June Kirkbride.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Rick Smith officiating Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Lewis, Elaine Lewis nee Stout

Grisell Online Obituaries, Moundsville, W.Va, dated, April 12, 2007

Lewis, Elaine, age 87, of Diberville, Mississippi, formerly of Moundsville, WV died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. She was born January 12, 1920 in New Martinsville, WV the daughter of the late Burton A. and Blanche Goff Stout. She was former restaurant owner in Burnt House, WV, a member of First Christ Church, Moundsville and she and her sister, Lottie Parker enjoyed ceramics and doll making at the Senior Citizens Center.

In addition to her parents and her sister, Lottie, she was preceded in death by five brothers; Perry, Don, Hoasy, Arthur and Burton Stout.

Survivors include a son; Ronald Lewis of Diberville, three granddaughters, nine great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law; Frances Stout of Woodsfield, OH and Josephine Stout of Moundsville and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11am with Rev. Charles Kemp officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3rd & Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041

 

Light, Emma Ruth Light nee Kiggans

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 6, 2007

CAMBRIDGE - Emma Ruth Light, 74, of Cambridge died Monday (June 4, 2007) at The Ohio State University Medical Center-Ross Center, Columbus. She was born Aug. 4, 1932, in New Matamoras, a daughter of the late Harry and Lera Adams Kiggans. She was a TPW aide at the former Cambridge State Hospital for 25 years. She was a Protestant by faith. She attended Brown High School. She enjoyed her flowers, bird watching, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Light, in 1972; her parents; and two brothers, Harry Kiggans Jr. and Paul Kiggans.

She is survived by two sons, David Dickson and Miles and Linda Light of Senecaville; one daughter, Shelia Halsey of Zanesville; five brothers, William Kiggans, Dwight Kiggans, Raeford Kiggans, Skip Kiggans, and Kenny Kiggans; four sisters, Helen Burris, June Ann Adams, Mary Lou Richardson, and Barb Freeman; seven grandchildren, Paul Dickson, Angela Hanning, Joshua Halsey, Amanda Light, Elizabeth Halsey, Andrea Halsey, and Shawn Light; six great-grandchildren, Corey Hanning, Jonah Evans, Tristan Halsey, Sean Ruebush, Kalie Ruebush, and Kimmi Jarvis; one great-great-grandchild, Shane Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge. Calling hours are from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Kidney Foundation. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com

 

Lisk Ida Lisk nee Connor

Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, October 27, 2007

Lisk, Ida, 68, of Mound Street, Sardis, Ohio, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at home. She was born July 14, 1939 in Clarington, Ohio, the daughter of Edna

Mellott Conner and the late Virgil Conner. She was a member of the Sardis Community Club; VFW Auxiliary #9930 in Duffy, Ohio; American Legion #760 in Hannibal, Ohio; a member of the Sardis Church of Christ; and a homemaker.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Lisk; and two brothers, Robert Mellott and Bernard Conner.

Survivors include a son, Michael Lisk of Temperance, MI; two daughters, Patty Pittman of Sardis, and Becky (Ollie) Lewis of Mt. Dora, FL; her mother, Edna Mellott Conner of Powhatan Point, Ohio; a brother, Virgil Conner of Powhatan Point; a sister, Violet Daugherty, also of Powhatan; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 5-9pm and on Sunday from noon-3 and 6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00pm with Evangelist David Lively officiating. Interment in Sardis Cemetery.

 

Lollathin, Martha J. Lollathin nee Bell

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 8, 2007

Martha J. Lollathin, 80, of Belmont St., Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

She was born Jan. 4, 1927 in Wheeling, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Alverna Helen Day Bell. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary #626, Bellaire.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Eddie, Robert and Jimmy Bell and three sisters: Dorothy, Betty and Virginia.

Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Charles Lollathin; one son: Charles Robert Bell of Bridgeport, Ohio; four daughters: Janice (Al) Walker and Natura (Gary) Wright, all of Dalton, Ohio; Debi (John) Cogley of Youngstown, Ohio and Tammy (Brad) Peck of East Liverpool, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Dr., Clarington, Ohio where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Natura Wright officiating. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio.

 

Longden, Bertha L. Longden nee Morris

Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 19 February 2007 (1928-2007)

Bertha L. Longden, 79, Ashland homemaker

Bertha L. Longden, 79, of rural Ashland died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Grant Medical Central in Columbus.

Mrs. Longden was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Woodsfield to Adolph and Emma Morris. She had been a resident of Ashland County since 1948. Mrs. Longden was a homemaker and formerly was employed at Faultless Rubber Co., A.L. Garber Co. and Eagle Rubber Co. Her memberships included V.F.W. Auxiliary and AMVETS Auxiliary.

In 1944, Mrs. Longden married Clyde Longden, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Carol Searls and Brenda Longden, both of Ashland; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Longden and Eddie and Debbie Longden, all of Ashland; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and two sisters, Kathryn Piatt of Ashland and Nettie Brown of Woodsfield.

Mrs. Longden was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.

A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Heyl Funeral Home with Chaplain Kenneth Lindecamp officiating.

Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home, 227 Broad St., Ashland.

Friends may visit with the family one hour before the service at the funeral home.

 

Longwell, Gale Longwell

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, June 25, 2007

Longwell, Gale "Gag" "Pappy", age 78, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Duffy, Ohio died Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on October 17, 1928 in New Martinsville, WV the son of the late William "Bill" and Cora Potts Longwell. He was a retired employee from Ormet with 30 years of service, a boat pilot, and a member of Hillview Terrace Church of Christ in Moundsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother William Longwell, three sisters Evelyn Jeffers, Marie Jeffers and Gladys Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Eleanor Dandrea Longwell, a son Gale "Guy" (Roberta) Longwell, Jr. of Sardis, Ohio, a daughter Gayle (Jim "Soupy") Hans of Wheeling, two brothers Thurman (Louise) Longwell and Bernard Longwell all of Hannibal, OH, three grandchildren Dusty Longwell, Cody Longwell both of Powhatan Point, OH, Savannah Hans of Wheeling, two great-granddaughter Elaina and Olivia Longwell, and dear friend Bobbi Goodnight.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am. Interment to follow in Harter Cemetery, Hannibal.

 

Lorenz, M. Kathleen Kate Lorenz nee Smith

Chandler Online Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, October 22, 2007

Her Legacy.... M. Kathleen "Kate" Lorenz, age 90, of Caldwell, OH passed away Sunday (Oct. 21, 2007) at the Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, OH. She was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Monroe County, OH a daughter of the late Thurman and Mary Archer Smith. Kate was a member of the St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Caldwell and the Catholic Women's Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading and knitting baby blankets for all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her Family... Surviving are her daughter Barbara (Dick) Semple of Lexington, KY; Two Sons Robert O. (Marcia) Lorenz of Edmond, OK and John (Jeanne) Lorenz of Caldwell; 11 Grandchildren Jeff Semple, Shari Ley, Stacia Neuer, Heather Samson, Garth Semple, Melissa Hart, Rob Lorenz, Christopher Lorenz, Jennifer Carpenter, Jonathon Lorenz and Jill Baker; 23 Great-Grandchildren. Also survived by several special nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Lorenz, who passed away Aug. 1, 1978; Five Sisters and Two Brothers.

Her Farewell Service... Friends will be received Tuesday (Oct. 23, 2007) from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724 with a vigil service held at 8:30 pm. A Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Father Wayne Morris Officiating. Burial will follow in Olive Cemetery in Caldwell. You may share a fond memory of Kate by signing our online guestbook

or by calling (740) 732-1311.

 

Love, Jimmy Clyde Love

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 9, 2007

Jimmy Clyde Love age 56 of Columbus, Ohio died Thursday August 9, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio Oct. 13, 1950 a son of the late Theadore (Ralph) Love and Lela Marie Smith Love.

He was the owner of Loves Fencing in Columbus.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers.

He is survived by 1 daughter: Jessica (James) Allen - Lewisville, Ohio, 1 son: Sony Love - Lancaster, Ohio, 5 sisters: Brenda (Everett) Williams - Columbus, Ohio, Rosemary (Rick) Ell - Grove City, Ohio, Sandy (Rocky) Rockhold - Columbus, Ohio, Carolyn Morris - Bloomingburg, Ohio, Juanita (Junior) Dowden - Columbus, Ohio, 2 brothers: Mike Love - Columbus, Ohio, Leonard Love - Columbus, Ohio, 3 grandchildren: Breann Sandovitch, Michalina Love, and Aaron Love, 6 step grandchildren: James Allen Jr., Mathew Allen, Todd Allen, Victoria Certain, Danielle Allen, & Tiffany Allen.

Friends received at from (7-9) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral

Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday August 13, 2007. Interment in the Road Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Lower Salem, Ohio.

 

Loy, Brenda Loy nee Christman

Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, September 9, 2007

Loy, Brenda R. 67, of Market St. Clarington, OH, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. She was born November 17, 1939 in Woodsfield,OH, the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Roberts Christman. She was a former president of the ladies auxiliary of the Clarington

Volunteer Fire Dept.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Robert S. Loy.

Survivors include three sons, Shawn Loy of Clarington, Gregg (Christine) Loy of Lower Salem, OH, Brent Loy of Claypool, Arizona, one daughter, Lisa (John) Tomshack of Clarington, two sisters, Esther (Clifford) Liniger and Eleanor Powell, both of Clarington, one brother, Leland (Sue) Christman of Comanche, Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Chase Gregory Loy, Bobby Emory Loy, Madison Rhianne Tomshack and Ashleigh Belle Tomshack.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 11 am until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington with Rev. Augustus Bates officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Clarington cemetery.

 

Lumbatis, Alpha Elizabeth Lumbatis nee Bowden

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, march 13, 2007

Alpha Elizabeth Bowden Lumbatis age 95 of Woodsfield, Ohio formerly of Lewisville, died Tuesday March 13, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 13, 1911 in Adamsville, Muskingum County a daughter of the late Levi David Bowden and Marian E. Kelly Bowden. She found her savior at an early age and served him for 72 years, including teaching Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Woodsfield First Baptist Church, & North Hills Baptist Church Marietta, Ohio. She married Rolland H. Lumbatis Feb. 17, 1934 and were married for over 50 years. He preceded her in death Feb. 1984. She was also preceded in death by 1 infant brother, 1 infant sister, 2 sisters: Ruth Lumbatis, and Bernice Eccles, 1 brother: Harold Bowden, 1 daughter-in-law: Geraldine Lumbatis .

She is survived by 2 sons: Larry (Linda) Lumbatis - Woodsfield, Ohio, Dennis (Marlene) Lumbatis - Marietta, Ohio, 1 daughter: Janice (Orlan) Emery - Overland Park, Kansas, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends received Wednesday (7-9) p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service at1 p.m. Thursday March 15, 2007 with Anthony McSword Officiating.

Interment in the Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Lumbatis, Helen D. Lumbatis nee McDougal

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 4, 2007

Helen D. Lumbatis, 63, of 33381 Firehouse Road, Lewisville, Ohio died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born at Beallsville, Ohio on November 2, 1943 a daughter of the late Encil G. and Verna L. Carpenter McDougal. She was a homemaker and was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Lumbatis.

Surviving are two sons: Stephen (Darlene) Lumbatis of Lewisville, Ohio and Brent Lumbatis and his companion, Sheila Whitely of Calais, Ohio; one sister: Geneva Hendershot of Beallsville, Ohio; one half-brother: Raymond Carpenter of Jerusalem, Ohio; three grandchildren: Jennifer (Jason) Dailey, Jessica Lumbatis and Jared Lumbatis; one great granddaughter: Jadyn Dailey; a very special friend, Raymond Beardmore of Lewisville, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2007 with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund, 4916 Hills and Dales Road, N.W., Canton, Ohio 44708.

 

Luthy, Ila Gertrude Luthy nee Fuhrer

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July

LUTHY, Ila Gertrude, 95, of the Glenwood Community in Marietta, Ohio, died Monday, July 2, 2007, in Beverly.

She was born August 11, 1911 in Clarington, Ohio to Nickolas and Pearl Swegard Fuhrer. She had lived in Clarington for 86 years and the past nine years in

Marietta. Ila had been a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarington. She loved to quilt and bake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Luthy; a sister, Alma Drumm; and a brother, Charles Fuhrer.

She is survived by three sons, Don Luthy (Rowena) of Fairfield Glades,

Tenn., James Luthy (Nancy) of Marietta and Richard Luthy (Cathy) of Beverly; nine grandchildren, Patricia and Don Curtis Luthy, Christopher Luthy and Melissa Gandor, James and Steve Mangiafico, Jason, Sarah and Adam Luthy; thirteen great-grandchildren, Avery and Madison Scianamblo, Justin, Ellison and Jacsen Luthy, Grant, Brice, Cade and Emma Gandor, Alex and Chloe Mangiafico and Abigail and Claire Mangiafico; a brother, Eugene Fuhrer (Zita) of Clarington and a sister, Romaine Fuhrer, also of Clarington.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarington, with Pastor Don Hitchcock officiating.

Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at her church, P.O. Box 127, Clarington, OH 43915.

The family will greet friends for 30 minutes prior to the services and there will be a reception at the church, following her committal service.

Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front Street, Marietta, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Cawley and Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website at www.cawleyand peoples.com.

 

Lutz, Kim Lutz

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 15, 2007

Kim Lutz, 55, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Woodsfield, died Feb. 5, 2007, in the Veterans Care System, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Steubenville, a son of Franklin and Peggy Travis Lutz. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era.

Surviving are a son, Corey Lutz of Baltimore, Md.

Private graveside services were held Feb. 10 with burial in Beallsville Cemetery. Arrangements by Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville.

 

Lyons, Dorothy F. Lyons nee Hughes

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 8, 2007

Dorothy F. Lyons, 72, Belmont, died Feb. 27, 2007, at OVMC Wheeling, W.Va. She was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Spencer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Willie and Mary (Runions) Hughes. She was a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Nelson O. Lyons; three brothers, Steve Hughes of Barnesville, Albert Hughes of Spencer, Dick Hughes of Spencer; two sisters, Carolyn Jones of Elkhart, Ind., Alice Jett of Spencer; three grandsons, Kelsie (Phyllis) Westfall of Elizabethtown, Ky., Rick (Mary Jo) Westfall of Lewisville, Brian (Jennifer) Westfall of Summerfield and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcel Westfall; three brothers, Charles, Harry Buster , Rex Hughes; and three sisters, Icey Hughes, Emmy Bush and Dora Starcher.

Friends were received March 1 at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services were held March 2, with Rev. Ed Emory officiating. Burial followed in Belmont Cemetery.

 

McDaniels, Mabel McDaniels, nee Kinkade

Source: Yakima [Washington] Herald-Republic; Thursday, April 26, 2007

Mabel McDaniels, 81, of Grandview died Tuesday at the Sunnyside Hospital.

Mrs. McDaniels was born in Outlook and lived in the Lower Valley her whole life. She worked as a nurse at Sunnyside Hospital in the nursery. She later worked for Eastway Pharmacy.

Survivors include her husband, Elmer McDaniels of Grandview; a son, Michael McDaniels of Grandview; a daughter, Glenda Hemmers of Gilbert, Ariz; a brother, Alva Kinkade of Anaheim, Calif; three sisters, Ellen Dahl of Yakima, Katie Wattenbarger of Sunnyside and Sylvia Dobrauc of Grandview; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

 

Mackie, Scott Mackie

Chandler Online Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, August 4, 2007

His Legacy.... Scott Mackie, age 59 of Caldwell, passed away Friday (Aug. 3, 2007) at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Dec. 20, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio a son to the late David and Laverne Wood Mackie. Scott was a member of the Caldwell United Methodist Church, Buckeye Travelers Band and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #886 in Van Wert, Ohio. He enjoyed calling square dances, spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, camping and doing benefit work around the area.

His Family... Surviving are his wife Donna Mackie of the home whom he married Aug. 9, 1965; Son Frank Mackie of Caldwell; 5 Daughters Joletta (Drew) Palagyi of Caldwell, Misty (Phil) McConnell of Lewisville, OH, Mandy (Terry) Miller of Caldwell, Mindy (Greg) Brooker of Caldwell, Mitzi (Todd) Schaad of Churchtown, OH; 12 Grandchildren: Tori Moore, Brittany and Courtnie Mackie, Molly Moore, Scottie Palagyi, Ellie McConnell, Katelyn and Zachery Miller, Christopher Brooker, Maggie, Mason and Brodie Schaad; 3 Great Grandchildren Geneva, Alle and Travis Moore; 3 Sisters Kay Offenberger of Lowell, Sherry (Stan) Lippi of Van Wert, OH and Linda (David) Pruett of Indianapolis, IN; 3 Brothers Jim (Linda) Mackie of FL, Dan (Gail) Mackie of FL and Terry (Tracy) Mackie of Goshen, IN. Also Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by and infant daughter, Tammy Sue Mackie.

His Farewell Service... Friends will be received Monday (Aug. 6, 2007) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Caldwell United Methodist Church in Caldwell with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald Officiating. Burial will follow in Hoskinsville Cemetery near Belle Valley. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Mackie Family c/o of Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724. You may share a fond memory of Scott by signing our online guestbook or by calling (740) 732-1311.

 

Male, Anthony Male

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 26, 2007

WILLIAMSTOWN - Anthony Male, 83, of 449 Highland Ave., Williamstown, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 24, 2007) at his home.

He was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Lumberport, W.Va., to Bernardo Male and Catherine Ambrosea Male. Mr. Male graduated from Lumberport High School and from Fairmont State College. He taught and coached for many years in the Marietta City School District and retired in 1980 from Washington County Vocational School. He was honored by the Ohio/West Virginia Officials Association in 1978 with over 15 years service as he officiated football, basketball and baseball contests at the high school and college levels. He was a community leader for many years in Williamstown as he participated in the development of the Williamstown Little League baseball program and he was a Boy Scout leader. Mr. Male was an avid gardener and was a longtime member of the Golf Club of West Virginia, where he achieved four holes-in-one during his many years of playing golf. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Williamstown; a member of Williamstown Lodge 129, AF&AM; and a member of the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

He is survived by one son, Doug Male (Leslie) of New Albany, Ohio; two daughters, Suzanne Linton (Mike) of Wheeling, W.Va., and Cathy Male (companion, Darrell Miller) of Williamstown; two grandsons, Zachary and Matthew Male of New Albany, Ohio; honorary grandchildren, Jason and Lynsey Martin and their parents, Jeffrey and Teresa Martin; honorary grandson, Anthony Martin; two sisters, Katherine Male of Lumberport, W.Va., and Bernadine Heaton (Roy) of Mantua, Ohio; and two brothers, Sam Male of Jasper, W.Va., and Bernardo Male (Charlotte) of Woodsfield, Ohio.

He married Joanne S. Shreves Male on May 31, 1947; she died June 29, 2006. In addition to his wife of 59 years, he was also preceded in death by his parents, Bernardo and Catherine Ambrosea Male; an infant son, David Anthony Male; and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2007) at Hadley Funeral Home, 500 Fifth St. Chapel, Marietta, with the Rev. Leo Farley officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department, 411 W. Fifth St., Williamstown, W.Va. 26187.

 

Marcovechio, Mildred Mae Marcovechio, nee Bauman

Source: The Daily Record [Wooster, Ohio]; 20 Nov 2007 [online]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mildred Mae Marcovechio, 89, formerly of Rittman, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, Fla.

Graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. at Rittman Cemetery, with the Rev. Bud Olszewski officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32257.

Arrangements are being handled by McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster 44691.

Mildred was born Sept. 17, 1918, in Rittman, the daughter of William W. and Burdella (Blatter) Bauman and married Nicholas John Marcovechio on Jan. 20, 1941. He survives.

She retired in 1981, as an accountant after 26 years for the Packaging Corporation of America in Rittman.

She was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Rittman.

Surviving in addition to her husband, who lives with daughter, Rebecca June (Kenneth) Easterday of Jacksonville, Fla., are granddaughters, Kerri (Christopher) Slayton of Orrville and Kristen (Richard) Shook of Oak Harbor, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Kylee and Makayla Shook, Katy and Nicholas Slayton; and a sister, Selma Brown of Dover.

Preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Lee, Everett and William Bauman.

 

Markins, Nevaeh Rose Markins

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 2007

Nevaeh Rose Markins, infant daughter of Stacey Robbins and Timothy Markins of Woodsfield, Ohio died at birth on August 17, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal

grandparents: Joanne Robbins and Mike Robbins of Woodsfield, Ohio; paternal grandparents: Linda Bacon of Woodsfield, Ohio and Gary Markins of Florida; great grandparents: Eleanor and Claude Cochran of Lewisville, Ohio, Jack Knighten of Woodsfield, Ohio, George Markins of Florida, Sue Richards of Florida and Bob Robbins of Marietta, Ohio; several aunts and uncles.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Eddy, Martha R. Eddy

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Friday, August 3, 2007

BARNESVILLE -- Martha R. Eddy, 76, of Barnesville, died Wednesday [Aug. 1, 2007] at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Belmont County, daughter of the late Welda and Edna (Huntsman) Stephen. Mrs. Eddy was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and the Women's Bowling Association.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Girdon, Elmer and Kelley Stephen; and two sisters, Hazel Jackson and Betsy Tipton.

She leaves her husband, Willard E. Eddy; two sons, Paul (Karen) Eddy and Dennis (Doc) (Shelly) Eddy of Barnesville; two brothers, Bob Stephen of Pittsburgh and Ruben Stephen of Barnesville; two sisters, Eileen Wehr of Canton and Glenda Betts of Barnesville; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 to 9 today (Friday) at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Marty, Margaret R. Marty

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 22, 2007

Margaret R. Marty, 61, Rittman, died Feb. 14, 2007, at WRH Health System. She was born Feb. 25, 1945, in New Martinsville, a daughter of Fred H. and Erma Riggenbach Marty. She lived most of her life in the Seville/Rittman area. She was a member of the Smithville Apostolic Christian Church.

Surviving are aunts Georgiana Mart of Bridgeport, Lorena Riggenbach of Rittman, Ellen Templeton of Wadsworth and several cousins.

Her father died in 1995 and her mother in 2004.

Friends were received Feb. 16 at Gillman Funeral Home, Rittman and until time of service Feb. 17 at the Smithville Apostolic Christian Church, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial was held at the Apostolic Cemetery in Rittman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithville Apostolic Church, 8530 Fulton Rd., Sterling, OH. 44276. For online register book, obituary, condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com .

 

Mason, Thomas Reuben Mason

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, July 18, 2007

Thomas, Reuben Mason, 88, of Clarington, Ohio, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, uncle and friend, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at home surrounded by family.

He was born December 7, 1918 in Clarington, the son of the late Elmer and Olive Smith Thomas.

Reuben was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a retired Chief Engineer for the Mississippi Valley Line, a member of the Clarington Masonic Lodge #597 F. & A.M., and a Protestant by faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt and fish, and was known as a "Good Samaritan" for many good deeds for all in need. He was a skilled craftsman with many talents.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and James Thomas; five sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Elizabeth (Toots) Veith, Alice Pletcher, Edith Weisman, and Lindy Imperata; a son-in-law, Gene (Skip) Taylor; a niece, Connie Tschappat; and a nephew, Jim Imperata.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Tschappat Thomas; a daughter, Sonja Taylor and her husband, Lou Lemmon; and a son, Charles Thomas, all of Clarington, a brother, Bill Thomas of Newport, Ohio, childhood friend and brother-in-law, Lemuel Tschappat of Clarington; six grandchildren, Tom Taylor and Jenny (Roger) Abbott, all of Clarington, Geanie (Jim) Conger of Woodsfield, Mac Thomas, Meredith (Joe) Tilton of Ovieda, FL, and a step grandson, Scott (Karen) Lemmon of Flowery Branch, GA; eight great grandchildren, T.J. Taylor, Matthew, Taylor and Tyler Abbott, and David and Deanne Cline, all of Clarington, Summer Taylor of Powhatan, OH, Ella Lemmon of Flower Branch, GA; three great great grandchildren, Dawson, Trey, and Maddox, and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where Masonic Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. and funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Wendy Erb officiating.

Interment in Clarington Cemetery where military graveside services will

be conducted.

Memorial donations may be made to the Clarington E Squad and Fire Dept., P.O. Box 256, Clarington, OH 43915.

 

McAninch, Rollin E. McAninch

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 18, 2007

McANINCH, Rollin E., 75, of Colerain, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at home. He was born August 17, 1931 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late

Elishia M. McAninch, Sr. and Bessie L. (Bellville) McAninch. He was a retired conductor for Con Rail; a member and elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Harrisville; a member of Ionic Lodge No. 438 F. & A. M. of Bellaire; Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville; International Legion of Honor; Osiris Temple of Wheeling; and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dana D. Bondzeleske; and four brothers, Elishia Melvin

McAninch, Jr., James C. McAninch, Ellis L. McAninch, and Howard L. McAninch, Jr.

Surviving are his wife, Verneice D. (Griffiths) McAninch; two

daughters, Sharon (Phillip) Bohn of Bethlehem, W.Va., and Linda Faldowski of Colerain, a brother, George McAninch of Martins Ferry; two sisters, Martha (William) Padgelek of Beallsville, Ohio, and Theresa (Gary) Weekley of St. Clairsville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Amy L. Smith, Rollin P. Bohn, Jenelle (Jon) Fitch, and Jonathan Faldowski; and two great-grand children, Erik and Emmett Fitch.

Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Barry Hall officiating.

Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio, with full military honors by the Belmont Co. Council of the V. F. W.

Masonic Ritualistic services will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 49325 St. Rt. 250, Harrisville, OH 43974.

 

McCaslin, Richard E. McCaslin

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 2007

Richard E. McCaslin, 76, of 43036 Six Points Road, Woodsfield, Ohio

(Laings Community) died Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born at Laings, Ohio on September 25, 1930 a son of the late John and Minnie Hurd McCaslin. He was a retired crane operator at the former Conalco Corporation in Hannibal, Ohio; a Protestant by faith and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernetta Mehler McCaslin who died on January 29, 1988.

Surviving are two sons: John McCaslin and Mark McCaslin both of the home.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 where private funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the convenience of the family with Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio with full military graveside services.

 

McDermott, Rosalie B. McDermott nee Berisford

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, February 23, 2007

Rosalie B. McDermott, 84, of Evensville, Tennessee and formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Feb. 19, 2007 in the Moffitt Cancer Center,

Tampa, Florida. She was born July 31, 1922 in Wetzel County, W. Va. to Albert and Retta Smith Berisford. Rosalie graduated from Clarington High School and then moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she met and married Aaron "Mac" McDermott on July 21, 1951. She accepted Jesus as her Savior in 1935 and dedicated her life to the ministry. She and Mac later joined Amazing Grace Mission, serving in the fairs of America telling others about Jesus. She loved music, family and reading her Bible. Her contagious smile reflected her love for others and for God.

In addition to her parents, Rosalie, was preceded in death by a brother, Addison Berisford; a sister, Etta Berisford, and a brother-in-law, Ken Zimmerman.

She is survived by her husband, Aaron "Mac"; two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bennett of Barnesville, Ohio and Patti (David) Pyles of Tel Aviv, Israel; a brother, Worley (Virgina) Berisford of Zanesville, Ohio; two sisters, Flossie (Mort) Henshel of San Diego, Calif., and Verla Zimmerman of Ocala, Fla.; five grandchildren: Jeffrey, Jeremiah, Mandy, Lisa and Leah; and six great-grandchildren, Emily, Ezry, Seth, Abigail, Noah, and Lynneah.

Friends will be received Tuesday at the East Sunsbury Baptist Church, near Beallsville from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in East Sunsbury Cemetery.

 

McFall, Opal M. McFall nee Cline

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 3, 2007

New Matamoras - Opal Mae McFall, 79, of 823 Grandview Ave., New Matamoras, died at 1 p.m. Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at her home. She was born May 8, 1927, in Etowah, Tenn., a daughter of Horace and Ecca S. Presswood Cline. She was a member of Church of Christ, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1, Titusville, Fla., and VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Titusville, Fla.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Glover of New Matamoras, Linda Wolfe (Jim Busch) of New Matamoras, and Cindy Hopson (Larry) of Maryville, Tenn.; one son, William D. McFall Jr. of New Matamoras; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Hall of Whittier, Calif.; one nephew, Curtis Dills (Wanda) of New Martinsville, W.Va.; and special friend, Jim Johnson of Mims, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. McFall, on June 19, 1989; they were married Jan. 13, 1946. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and Charles Cline; one sister, Arlie Dills; and two sons-in-law, Al Glover and Ronald Wolfe.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with David Beaver officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

 

McGarry, Bernice R. McGarry nee Crawford

The Intelligencer, Wheeling, W.Va., dated, August 6, 2007

McGARRY, Bernice R., 81, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio formerly of Lewisville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the center.

She was born in Woodsfield, on April 9, 1926, a daughter of the late

Clarence and Hattie Craig Crawford.

She was a homemaker; and a member of the Moffatt- Fletcher United Methodist Church, Woodsfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McGarry on May 6, 1993; and one brother, Larry Crawford.

Surviving are three sisters, Maxine Rinard of Newton Falls, Ohio, Shirley Ludwig of Woodsfield, and Bonnie Blake way of Canton, Ohio; one brother, Lester Crawford of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the

convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, OH.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.watters funeralhome.com.

 

McIntire, Sanford W. Sandy McIntire

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 28, 2007

Sanford W. "Sandy" McIntire, 71, of Woodsfield, Ohio died December 27, 2007 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, OH. He was born March 27, 1936 in Clarington, Ohio, a son of the late Allan and Essie McIntire.

He was retired from Central Ohio Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2247, Woodsfield, a social member of the V.F.W. of Woodsfield post 536, and a protestant by faith.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years Esther McIntire, a brother, Charles

(Virginia) McIntire of Clarington; step-sons Gary (Vickie) Dillon of

Lewisville and Doug (Merrilee) Dillon of Troy, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nephews; Kenneth (Kelly) McIntire of Woodsfield and Preston (Tina) McIntire of Clarington, Ohio; two great nephews and one great niece.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,

Helen Dougherty.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 29, from

(4-8) at the Bauer Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, where services will be

held Sunday December 30, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating.

Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.bauerturner.com

 

McKelvey, Diamond Silver McKelvey

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, November 24, 2007

Diamond Silver "Bill" McKelvey, 81, of Belmont, Ohio died

Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born in Round Bottom, Clarington, Ohio on November 3,

1926, a son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Reef McKelvey.

Diamond was a retired employee of the Centre Foundry and Machine

Company in Wheeling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his

brothers, Charles, Harold and Jim; and his sisters, Betty, Elda, Dorothy,

Wanda and Elsie.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Edith Moore McKelvey; his

children, William (Cathy) McKelvey of Jacobsburg, Joanna (Larry) Palmer of Jacobsburg, Delores (Mark) Lucas of Alledonia, Dawn (Dennis) Palmer of Belmont, Suzanna McKelvey of Powhatan Point and John McKelvey of Belmont; a sister, Martha Kerns of Clarington; 11 grandchildren and 9 great

grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m.

at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, where services will be held on

Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating. Burial will follow

in Jacobsburg Cemetery.

 

McVay, Ruth Ann McVay

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2007

OCALA, Fla. - Ruth Ann McVay, 86, passed away to the Lord's house on

Friday (March 2, 2007) in Ocala.

She was born April 10, 1920, in Trimble, Athens County, Ohio, to the late Guy Earl McVay and Mary Dena Heffken McVay. She was a 1937 graduate of Harriettsville High School, Harriettsville, Ohio. She attended Ohio University, graduated in 1941 with an RN degree from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She received her bachelor of science from The Ohio State University and worked as the director, school of nursing, at Massillon City Hospital, Massillon, Ohio. She then worked as an RN at Pittsburgh Hospital in 1957 and continued on to receive her master's in education degree from Columbia Teachers College in New York City. After receiving her master's, she taught a specialized psychiatric nursing program in Flint, Mich. She moved to Ocala, Fla., to assist in opening a new hospital, Ocala Community Hospital (known now as Ocala Regional Medical Center) and worked as a surgical RN until her retirement in 1985.

She lived with and cared for her mother, Mary, in Michigan from 1968 until her death in 1990, when they both lived in Florida. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Marion Oaks, Ocala, Fla. She volunteered from 2000 to 2006 as neighborhood crime patrol for Marion City Sheriff Department. The greatest joy of her life, and what she cherished most, was the time she spent with her family, her career, traveling, family dogs through the years and gardening.

She is survived by her close friend and co-worker from Ocala, Lillan Jenkins; her nieces, Dora J. (Gene) Laferre of Ocala, Fla., and Mary E. (Elvin) Miracle of Marietta; nephew, William M. Mallett of Ocala, Fla.; great-nieces, Barbara (Doyle) Rauch of Marysville, and Jennifer (Dennis) Sturm of Marietta; great-great-nieces, Ariana (Casey) Myers, Alyssa Sturm, Kaylina Lafferre, and Josie Miracle; and great-great-nephews, Trevor Lowe, Dorian Lafferre, Dillon Sturm, and Wyatt Miracle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sister, Lois M. McVay Mallett; and great-great-nephew, Colby L. Miracle. Burial and private graveside services will be at Stafford Cemetery in Stafford, Ohio, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

 

McVey, Jackson M. McVey

Hadley-Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, May 25, 2007

Jackson M. McVey,85, formerly of New Matamoras died Friday May 25, 2007at 5:13 AM at the Brown County General Hopsital in Georgetown, Ohio.

He was born on October 21, 1921 in New Matamoras the son of Thomas and Lillian Young McVey. He was a veteran of WW II.

He is the last surviving member of his family and is survived by several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers , James and Richard A. McVey.

Funeral services will be held at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras on Wednesday May 30 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery where graveside military services will be held. Friends may call at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Tuesday May 29 from 6 to 8 PM.

 

Meager, Betty June Meager nee McGarry

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 8, 2007

Betty June Meager, 78, of Glencoe, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at her home. She was born August 29, 1928 in Quincy, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Evelyn Radcliff McGarry. Betty was a retired employee from the Holiday Inn in St. Clairsville and Tracy's Restaurant in St. Clairsville. She was a member of the Bellaire

Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, William McGarry; and two sisters, Bertie Lou Colvin and Marlene Jeffers.

Surviving are her husband, William "Bill" Meager; a daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Pierce of Belmont; two granddaughters, Sherri (Rusty) Myers of Bellaire and Karen (Rick) Mihalic of St. Clairsville; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Sailor and Braedyn; three brothers, Ted McGarry of Stewartsville, Jack McGarry of Glencoe and Vick McGarry of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating. Burial will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.

 

Melko, Scott Allen Melko

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 16, 2007

Scott Allen Melko, 45, of Bethlehem, W. Va., was called home by our

heavenly Father on Saturday, April 14, 2007.

He was born June 2, 1961 in Wheeling, W.Va., to Charles Melko of

McMechen, W. Va., and the late Dolores Zelewicz Melko.

He was the son-in-law of Norman and Patty Smith of Benwood, W.Va.

Scott was an employee of Muxie Distributing Company, a member of Our

Lady of Peace Catholic Church where he served as a lector, a member of the

Ohio Valley Board of Basketball Officials, and an avid fan of the WVU

Mountaineers, Oakland Raiders and Oakland A's.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by an infant

brother, Jeffrey Scott, a friend and brother-in-law, Jerry Bower in 2004, a

special nephew, Owen James Smith in 2005.

Scott was a devoted husband to his wife, Monica Smith Melko and devoted father to their children Brock and Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Melko.

In addition to his father, surviving are two brothers, Chuck (Jeanette)

Melko of Bellaire, Ohio; Randy (Diane) Melko of Surfside, S.C.; seven

sisters, Becky Bower of Wheeling, Vicki (Jim) Bondzeleske of Columbus, OH; Judy (Okey) Hays of McMechen; Terri (Tony) Schindler of Pittsburgh, PA; Cathy Melko of Clarington, Ohio; Traci Melko of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kelly Melko of Morgantown, W.Va. Several brothers and sisters-in-law and many loving nieces and nephews complete his family.

Friends received 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the

Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, where vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April

18, 2007 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Mt. Olivet, W.Va., with Rev. Frank O'Kruta officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.

Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer.com

 

Melko, Scott Allen Melko

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 16, 2007

Scott Allen Melko, 45, of Bethlehem, W. Va., was called home by our heavenly Father on Saturday, April 14, 2007. He was born June 2, 1961 in Wheeling, W.Va., to Charles Melko of McMechen, W. Va., and the late Dolores Zelewicz Melko. He was the son-in-law of Norman and Patty Smith of Benwood, W.Va.

Scott was an employee of Muxie Distributing Company, a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church where he served as a lector, a member of the

Ohio Valley Board of Basketball Officials, and an avid fan of the WVU Mountaineers, Oakland Raiders and Oakland A's.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by an infant

brother, Jeffrey Scott, a friend and brother-in-law, Jerry Bower in 2004, a special nephew, Owen James Smith in 2005.

Scott was a devoted husband to his wife, Monica Smith Melko and devoted father to their children Brock and Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Melko.

In addition to his father, surviving are two brothers, Chuck (Jeanette) Melko of Bellaire, Ohio; Randy (Diane) Melko of Surfside, S.C.; seven sisters, Becky Bower of Wheeling, Vicki (Jim) Bondzeleske of Columbus, OH; Judy (Okey) Hays of McMechen; Terri (Tony) Schindler of Pittsburgh, PA; Cathy Melko of Clarington, Ohio; Traci Melko of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kelly Melko of Morgantown, W.Va. Several brothers and sisters-in-law and many loving nieces and nephews complete his family.

Friends received 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, where vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Mt. Olivet, W.Va., with Rev. Frank O'Kruta officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer.com

 

Mellott, Mary Mellott nee Eikleberry

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, October 25, 2007

MELLOTT, Mary "Grand ma," 100 of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, in the Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, W.Va. She was born May 17, 1907 in Cameron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry and Julia Shaw Eickleberry. Mary was a homemaker; and a member of the Powhatan Point Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dow Mellott, on November 11, 1956; two daughters, Hazel Mellott and Edith Goddard; two sons, William and Edward Mellott; three sisters; and three brothers.

Surviving are three children, Cora Tomolonis of Beallsville, Ohio, Roy (Shirley) Mellott of Canton, Ohio and Phyllis (Ronald) Ollom of Clarington, Ohio; three sisters, Edna Conner of Powhatan Point, Martha McDougal of Big Prairie, Ohio, and Ethel Carpenter of Jerusalem, Ohio; several grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Brian Brown officiating. Interment in the Chapel Hill Cemetery at Round Bottom, Ohio. Share your thoughts and memories with Mary's family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

Menkel, James R. Menkel

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 2007

James R. Menkel age 79 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday April 30, 2007 at his snowbird residence at Melbourne, Florida. He was born February 29, 1928 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Clyde Menkel and Eloise Mann Menkel. Jim retired from the Woodsfield NAPA Auto Parts and was a life time mechanic, known for this love of Mopar products.

Preceded in death by his sister: Mary Elizabeth Haren, brother-in-law: Richard Haren, Niece: Rosemary Grubbs, and nephew Jim Haren.

He is survived by his niece: Jo Ann (Dale) Eddy - Woodsfield, Ohio, Several cousins including Ray (Carole) Highman who was a special cousin, neighbor and close friend. Also a long time family friend Chris Butler. 14 nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews. Friends received from (2-9) p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 5, 2007. Interment at the convenience of the family.

 

Mercer, Lila L. Mercer nee Fankhauser

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 2007

Lila L. Mercer, 83, of 48625 Cain Ridge Road, Clarington, Ohio died at 10:31 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born near Clarington, Ohio on November 25, 1923 a daughter of the late Harry and Viola Burkey Fankhauser. She was a retired clerk accountant for the Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County, Ohio; was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church near Clarington, Ohio. She was an avid quilter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Fankhauser and Olive Kalnai.

Surviving are one daughter: Sharon (Donnie) Rothenbuhler of Beallsville, Ohio; two sons: James (Teresa) Mercer of New Matamoras, Ohio and Mark (Sheryl) Mercer of East Liverpool, Ohio; three sisters: Vera Logston and Ada Fankhauser of Clarington, Ohio and Stella Forni of Beallsville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-9 p.m. Thursday with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Rev. Wendy Erb and Rev. Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion Cemetery near Clarington, Ohio.

 

Metheny, Barbara J. Matheny nee Wilson

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, April 17, 2007

Barbara J. Metheny 81, of Parkview Apt. New Matamoras, OH, died at 1:40 P.M. Tuesday April 17, 2007, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born January 30, 1926 at Cambridge, OH, to the late Charles Elwood and Virginia Maude Peters Wilson. She had been employed at the Columbus State Hospital until her

retirement.

She is survived by three sons James E. Wilson of Columbus, OH, Daniel

Melvin Montgomery and Robert Leroy Metheny both of New Matamoras, OH, one daughter Barbara Oliver of Rinard Mills, OH, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and one brother Charles E. Wilson of Columbus, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Glenn Robert Wilson.

Friends may call Thursday April 19, 2007, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras Chapel, no services, burial in Matamoras Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.

 

Minamyer, Charles Floyd Minamyer

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 5, 2007

Charles Floyd Minamyer, 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 3, 2007). Charles was born on the family farm in Clarington, Ohio, on Nov. 26,

1925. He was one of 10 children born to the late Floyd and Harriett Howell Minamyer.

He is survived by the love of his life, Jacqueline (Pine) Minamyer whom he married May 31, 1953. He is also survived by two daughters, Vicki (Glenn) Reis of Cary, N.C., and Cindy (Buddy) Wulfert of Marietta; and one son, Garen (Darla) Minamyer of Hurricane, W.Va. He is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn (Walter) Brykalski of Stewartsville, Ohio, and Erma (Harold) Gruse of Marietta; and one brother, Bill Minamyer of Palm Springs, Calif.

Charles leaves a loving legacy of six grandchildren who adored him, Shannon (Mark) Gerber and Lauren (Aaron) O'Brien of Marietta, Jacqueline Reis of Columbia, S.C., Brittany Reis of Cary, N.C., Alex Wulfert of Jacksonville, Fla., and Chad Minamyer of Hurricane, W.Va., and three great-grandsons, Austin, Jordan and Reece.

Charles "Chuck" was an ironworker for 55 years with Local 787, Parkersburg, and Local 549, Wheeling, W.Va. During this time he worked on the Glen Canyon Dam and missile bases in Arizona, and power houses throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. He was a charter member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church. In his full life, he "never met a stranger", loved auctions, country music, gardening, and his many, many friends.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Howard and Paul Minamyer; and two sisters, Shirley Minamyer and Wanda Clark.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor James Rushing officiating. Burial will be in Lynch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and all day Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 2 to4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the O'Neill Senior Citizens Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta, Ohio 45750 or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163.

 

Miracle, Arnold E. Miracle

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 15, 2007

Arnold E. Miracle, 82, of 1713 Kingwood Court, Ashland, Ohio (formerly of Stafford, Ohio) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Samaritan Hospital, Ashland, Ohio.

He was born at Stafford, Ohio on July 1, 1925 a son of the late Forrest

H. and Opal McBride Miracle.

He had been a resident of Ashland County since 1954 and was formerly employed at the F.E. Meyers Company then later was employed as a Division Office Coordinator for the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation with almost 28 years of service, retiring in 1986. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Ashland, Ohio for 47 years where he had served as a Trustee and Usher. He served his country during W.W.II. in the European Theater of Operations and was a member of the Jeromesville American Legion Post 0749.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce

Edward Miracle and a brother-in-law, Donald "Bob" Hughes.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Cox Miracle whom he married on December 21, 1947; one son: William R. (Sharon) Miracle of Ashland, Ohio; two sisters: Norma Lynn Hughes of Lewisville, Ohio and Ruth (Paul) Winland of Marietta, Ohio; three grandchildren: Adam of California, Drew who is serving his country in the Marine Corps in Iraq and Seth of Ashland; two step-grandchildren: Tyler (Jenny) Heyl and Jody (Howard) Householder; four step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 with Dr. F.R. "Butch" White officiating. Burial will follow in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio with full military graveside services by the Belmont Veterans Coucil.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1233 U.S. Route 42, Ashland, Ohio 44805.

 

Miracle, Charles C. Miracle

Chandler Online Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, July 22, 2007

His Legacy.... Charles C. "Charlie" Miracle, Sr., age 83 of Caldwell, formerly of Stafford, died at 2:42 p.m. Saturday (July 21, 2007) at OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born June 12, 1924 in Monroe County, Ohio a son of the late L. Floyd and Bernice O'dessa Warfield Miracle. Charlie served and protected his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a 1944 graduate of Stafford High School and a former employee of the Timken Corp. of Canton. He retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 following 21 years of service as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Franklin Township as a grader operator. He was a member of the Stafford Lodge #300 F. & A.M.

His Family... He is survived by his Wife of 56 years, Leona B. Smith Miracle of the home, whom he married Jan. 27, 1951; Two Daughters Phyllis (Mike) Barnhouse and Janice (Tim) Bond of Pleasant City; Son Charles, Jr. "Chuck" Miracle of Stafford; Two Grandchildren Marsha (Tom) Anderson of North Carolina and Christopher Barnhouse of Byesville; Brother Elvin (Mary) Miracle of Marietta, Sister Roma Jean (Glen) Beebe of Cheshire, OH, Two Sisters-In-Law Ruth (Dean) Griffith of Columbus and Carolyn Porter of Barnesville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother F. Norval Miracle and a sister Thelma Hogue.

His Farewell Service... Friends will be received Tuesday (July 24, 2007) from 2 to 9 p.m., with the family present from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724 where Stafford Lodge #300 F. & A.M. will conduct services Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Stafford where Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations.

You may share a fond memory of Charlie by signing our online guestbook or by calling (740) 732-1311.

 

Miracle, E. Ruth Miracle

Source: Times Leader Feb 3, 2007

E. Ruth Miracle, 80, of 317 Devon Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born at Rinard Mills, Ohio on Dec. 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Floyd and Jessie Joy Rinard. She was a former sales representative for Stanley Home Products and was a former aide in the activities department at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Woodsfield, Ohio and founder of the Happy Hearts Singers in Monroe County, Ohio; a member of the Order of Eastern Star Clarington Chapter 533, Clarington, Ohio and a member of the Pythian Sisters, Lydia Chapter, Woodsfield, Ohio. She enjoyed crafting (sea shells), going to flea markets and playing cards.

In addtion to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Delores Jane Matthews.

Surviving are three sons: Mark (Rose) Miracle of Clarington, Ohio; Michael (Lynn) Miracle of Shadyside, Ohio and Mitchell Miracle and fiance, Janet Corey of Wheeling, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; Mark Alan Miracle, Scott Andrew Miracle, Tristin Miracle, Tiffany Miracle, Leah Miracle, Molly Miracle and Colleen Miracle; one step great-granddaughter: Sofia Lupi.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Susan Lehosky officiating Burial will follow in the Harter Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Prebyterian Church, c/o Donna Berry, 110 S. Paul Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

 

Mobley, Woodrow Wayne Mobley

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 15, 2007

Woodrow (Woody) Wayne Mobley, age 64 of Woodsfield, Ohio departed this life Saturday December 15, 2007 at his home. He was born near Beallsville, Ohio November 24, 1943 a son of the late Kenneth Wesley Mobley and Anna Marie Ault Mobley of the Monroe County Care Center Woodsfield.

In addition to his Mother, Woody is survived by his wife Annette

Mobley of Woodsfield, 1 daughter Anastasia Yeater and his son in law David Yeater of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1 son Clinton Mobley of Columbus, Ohio, and his friend Sharon Faulkner, 2 sisters Charlotte Horsley and her husband Harvey of Pataskala, Ohio, and Bonnie Porter of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 brother Dale Mobley and his wife Grace of Beallsville, Ohio, 1 brother in law Jimmy Dunn and his wife Norma of Marietta, Ohio, 4 nephews, 2 nieces, 4 great nephews, and 1 great niece.

Woody loved to pull lawn and garden tractors. He was a member of

several Tractor Clubs in the Marietta, Ohio area. Annette often bragged that

Woody could fix or do anything, but he was no match for the highly malignant brain tumor Glioblastoma Multiforme which made its first appearance on April 5, 2007.

Friends will be received from 2 - 9 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul ST. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday December 18, 2007 with Pastor David Tosi of the First Baptist Church of Paden City officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Moore, Charles A. Moore

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 2007

Charles A. Moore, 67, of 515 Plum Street, Summerfield, Ohio died Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born at Summerfield, Ohio on November 6, 1939 a son of the late Harry T. and Louella Barnes Moore. He was a retired laborer for BF Goodrich and RJF International with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Road Fork Baptist Church near Lower Salem, Ohio; a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era; a member of the American Legion Post 415, Summerfield, Ohio and a member of the Noble County Veterans Council.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James T. Moore, Harry T. Moore, Jr., and Thomas Moore; one sister, Naomi Philpot; two brother-in-laws, Myrl Ruble and Perry Philpot; a grandson, Jerod Moore.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Beardmore Moore whom he married on November 14, 1964; two daughters: Rebecca (John) Fogle of Watertown, Ohio and Deana (Edgel) Parcell of Ava, Ohio; one son: Robert (Mary) Moore ofSummerfield, Ohio; one sister: Patricia Ruble of Byesville, Ohio; two brothers: Terry Moore of Summerfield, Ohio and Tim (Sandra) Moore of Summerfield, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Devon and Debbie Shackle, Matthew, Megan and Mindy Fogle, Zackery and Kimberlee Moore.

There will be no visitation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio with Rev. Mark Slay officiating. Full military services will be conducted by the Noble County Veterans Council. Arrangements by the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Moore, Trella Hendershot Moore nee Phillips

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2007

Trella M. Hendershot Moore, 92, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio (formerly of Jerusalem, Ohio) died Monday, March 5, 2007 at the center. She was born in Belmont County, Ohio on February 4, 1915 a daughter of the late Jeff and Ada "Ello" Dyer Phillips. She was a cook for the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District and a member of the Beallsville Church of Christ, Beallsville, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Hendershot, her second husband, Robert McEndree, her third husband, Jud Moore; four brothers, Stanley Phillips, Wilford "Ham" Phillips, Floyd Phillips and Edison Phillips; one daughter-in-law, Sandy Hendershot.

Surviving are two sons: Roger E. (Patricia) Hendershot of Jerusalem, Ohio and Robert "Bob" Hendershot of Smithville, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007 with Jeff Rich officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerusalem Cemetery, Jerusalem, Ohio.

 

Morris, John H. Morris Jr.

Daily Jefferson, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, July 15, 2007

John J.[sic-H] Morris, 81, of Lore City, passed away Sunday[sic-Tuesday] (July 10, 2007) at Country View Assisted Living Center.

He was born June 5, 1926, in Woodsfield, son of the late John Henry and Lillie Gay (Smith) Morris.

Mr. Morris was a retired laborer with Hunter & Wilson Stave Mill.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Morris, and a sister,

Genevieve Kelley.

He leaves a son, Dennis Morris of Adena; two daughters, Charlene (Leonard) Wine of Woodsfield and Patricia Morris of Woodsfield; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

No visitation or services will be held at this time.

Private burial will be at a later date.

Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, is in charge of arrangements.

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Addendum to the above John Henry Morris, Jr. obituary written by the submitter, Betty Matson.

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John H. Morris was married to Wilma Bunting in 1947. To this union

6 children were born: Patricia of Lewisville,O.; Charlene (Leonard) Wine Woodsfield, O.; Connie (Lynn) White of Lewisville, O., June Morris of Cambridge; Dennis Morris of Brilliant, O.; and Rodney Morris of Lewisville, all of whom survive.

Surviving are also 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Brothers and sisters preceding him in death were: Audrey Viola Brothers, (1979), Genevieve Florence Kelley (2007), Virgil Vernon Morris (2007), James Thomas Morris (Unknown), Raymond (Unknown) and

Golda Alberta Henthorn (1957). His parents also preceded him in death.

John was the last living member of this family.

 

Morris, Raymond Morris

Source: Newark [Ohio] Advocate; Monday, 19 Nov. 2007

A funeral service for Raymond Morris, 84, of Pataskala will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, with Roger Massey officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio.

Raymond Morris, 84, of Pataskala, passed away Nov. 17 at Echo Manor Care Center after a long illness with diabetes. Raymond was born March 11, 1923, in Monroe County, Ohio, to the late Thurman and Gail (Leach) Morris. The family moved to Baileys Mills, Ohio, after the death of his mother, where he was cared for and raised by a beloved aunt, Sadie Morris. Raymond attended the one-room school at Baileys Mills and Barnesville High School.

Raymond worked in the Bixler Coal Mine until drafted into the Army in 1942. He was a retired Army veteran with 26 years' service. He served with the 6th Infantry Division during World War II, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, an Army Mission in Venezuela, South America, as an Airborne Infantry Advisor and as a counter-intelligence agent and military intelligence in the U.S. during Vietnam.

His decorations and awards included the Combat Infantry Badge, with star, Master Parachutist Badge, two Bronze Stars (one for valor), two Purple Hearts with cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, letters of commendation and appreciation, and campaign service ribbons. He retired with the rank of (CSM) Command Sergeant Major.

Raymond worked for the Pinkerton Security Agency, Columbus, after retirement from the Army. He and his beloved late wife were avid bowlers and loved to travel, especially to the Smoky Mountains to trace their genealogy.

He was survived by sister, Anita (Mike) Ochoa; special nephew, Gregory (Vickie) Ochoa; nieces, Anita (Gary) Brown and Gail (Don) Hess; cousin Donald (Sonja) Morris; special friends Mary Christman, Tom and Kathy Sackett; and several dear nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by loving wife of 54 years, Wilma (Stephens) Morris, and sister Ruth Francis Booth.

Raymond was a member of the Pataskala Church of Christ and a lifelong member of the VFW. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at 12:30 p.m. at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, Pataskala. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

 

Morris, Robert J. Morris

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 4 December 2007

SUMMERFIELD -- Services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday at Summerfield Church of Christ, Summerfield, for Robert J. Morris, 87, of Summerfield, who died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2007) at his home. Frank Love will officiate. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City. Full military graveside services will be conducted. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. today (Tuesday) at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, and from 10 to 11 A.M. Wednesday at the

church.

He was born Nov. 9, 1920, near Calais, son of the late Jerome and Mabel Carpenter Morris. Mr. Morris was a retired welder for Central Ohio Coal Co., following 31 years of service. He was a 60 year member of Summerfield Church of Christ, where he served as a former deacon. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 415, Summerfield. He loved to cross stitch, pick up cans and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lola Martin and Maxine Shroyer. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Carpenter Morris, whom he married Aug. 10, 1946; two daughters, Rita (Russell) Hodges and Reva Bailey and friend, Richard Burns, all of Huntington, W.Va.; three sisters, Martha Stephens of Caldwell, Grace Hannahs of Quaker City and Janet (Roger) Christman of Baltimore; two brothers, McKinley (Norma) Morris of Summerfield and Racey (Ann) Morris of Hilliard; three grandchildren, Reona (Matthew) McGee, Ryan Hodges and Roman Hodges; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tim and Sandra Moore of Summerfield.

 

Morris, Robert J. Morris

Watters Online Obituaries, Summerfield, Ohio, dated, December 3, 2007

Robert J. Morris, 87, of 47799 Lexington Ridge Road, Summerfield, Ohio died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at his home. He was born near Calais, Ohio on November 9, 1920 a son of the late Jerome and Mabel Carpenter Morris.

He was a retired welder for Central Ohio Coal Company with 31 years of service; was a 60 year member of the Summerfield Church of Christ where he served as a former Deacon. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II. and a member of the American Legion Post 415, Summerfield, Ohio.

He loved to cross stitch, pick up cans, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lola Martin and Maxine Shroyer.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Carpenter Morris whom he married on August 10, 1946; two daughters: Rita (Russell) Hodges of Huntington, West Virginia and Reva Bailey and friend Richard Burns of Huntington, West Virginia; three sisters: Martha Stephens of Caldwell, Ohio, Grace Hannahs of Quaker City, Ohio and Janet (Roger) Christman of Baltimore, Ohio; two brothers: McKinley (Norma) Morris of Summerfield, Ohio and Racey (Ann) Morris of Hilliard, Ohio; three grandchildren: Reona (Matthew) McGee, Ryan Hodges and Roman Hodges; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Tim and Sandra Moore of Summerfield, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Friends then received at the Summerfield Church of Christ, Summerfield, Ohio from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 with Frank Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio with full military graveside services.

 

Morris, Virgil V. Morris

Source: The Watters Funeral Home web site; February 2007

Virgil V. Morris, 88, of 30167 Bracken Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.

He was born at Calais, Ohio on June 4, 1918 a son of the late John H. and Lilly G. Smith Morris.

He was retired timberman for Schott Lumber Company in Caldwell, Ohio; a Protestant by faith and U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II. serving in the European Theater.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Brother and Alberta Henthorn; two brothers, James T. Morris and Raymond Morris.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline C. Denbow Morris whom he married on June 16, 1946; one sister: Genevieve Kelley of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: John Morris of Cambridge, Ohio; several nephews and nieces including Connie White of Lewisville, Ohio; several great nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2007 where funeral and military services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 with Rev. Lynn White officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Morris, Virginia Mae Morris nee Busch

Marietta Times. Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 28, 2007

NEWPORT - Virginia Mae Morris, 67, of Newport died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday (July 26, 2007) in Carehaven of Pleasants at Belmont, W.Va.

She was born July 3, 1940, in Marietta, the daughter of Clark and

Margaret Shook Busch. She was a homemaker and a Catholic by faith.

On Dec. 1, 1955, she married Wilfred Leo Morris, who preceded her in

death on Oct. 31, 2002.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald Morris (Joyce) of Rinard Mills,

Ohio, and Mike Morris (Joann) of Newport, Ohio; eight daughters, Donna

Wickline (Russell) of Reno, Ohio, Cynthia Russell of Wellsville, Ohio,

Bonnie Hizer (Jeff) of Sistersville, W.Va., Sharon Treadway of Cincinnati,

Ohio, Betty Higgins (John) of Reno, Ohio, Patty Morris of Newport, Ohio,

Karen Harman (Darren) of St. Marys, W.Va., and Nancy Morris of Lewisville, Ohio; 29 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Binegar (Raymond) of Graysville, Ohio; and one brother, Earl Busch (Joan) of New Matamoras, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred; one son, Stephen Paul Morris; and two brothers, James and Clark Busch.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (July 28, 2007) at Hadley

Funeral Home, New Matamoras, Ohio, with Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in New Matamoras, Ohio.

Friends may call at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

 

Morrison, Mae Morrison nee Walker

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 30, 2007

Mae Morrison, 91, of 40574 Crum Ridge Road, Caldwell, Ohio died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. She was born at Harriettsville, Ohio on March 19, 1916 a daughter of the late James "Eff" Efford and Isabell Ayers Walker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crum Ridge Church of Christ, near Caldwell, Ohio for nearly 70 years. She loved feeding the birds, gardening and quilting. Mae was a very unselfish person given to hospitality.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Howard Morrison on January 3, 1982; two daughters, Lucille Smith and Jo Ann Parks and one brother, Earl Walker.

Surviving are one daughter: Sally (Karl) Guiler of Canal Winchester, Ohio; two sons: Dana (Peggy) Morrison of Caldwell, Ohio and Ben (Rita) Morrison of Alliance, Ohio; two sisters: Mabel (Don) Bennett of Harriettsville, Ohio and Esther (George) Brozovic of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers: James (Maxine) Walker of Marietta, Ohio and Ronald (Mary) Walker of Zanesville, Ohio; 13 grandchildren: Brent Smith, David Smith, Colin Morrison, Beth Ruegg, Penny Franklin, Junior Parks, Cindi Starr, Jeff Guiler, Tammy Grandy, Joe Guiler, Josh Guiler, Nathan Morrison and Sarah Morrison; two sons-in-law: Franklin Smith and Jim Parks; 17 great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-8 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007.

Friends then will be received at the Crum Ridge Church of Christ, near Caldwell, Ohio from 10:00 until time of services at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2007 with Frank Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Crum Ridge Cemetery, near Caldwell, Ohio.

 

Morrison, Oleta Jane Morrison nee Bates

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 2007

Oleta Jane Morrison, 55, of 39088 Sandbar Road, Sycamore Valley, Ohio died Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio She was born at Cambridge, Ohio on May 2, 1951 a daughter of the late John and Charlet Robinson Bates. She was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Sarahsville, Ohio; a homemaker and a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Surviving are her husband, Morris Morrison of the home whom she married July 14, 1973; one daughter: Misty (Duane) Potts of Beallsville, Ohio; one sister: Ruth Shingledecker of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and one grandson: James Michael Potts.

There will be no visitation. Memorial graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007 at the Creighton Ridge Cemetery, Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Mullett, Margaret Peggy J. Mullett nee Haley

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, November 1, 2007

Margaret "Peggy" J. Mullett, 64, of Hillsboro, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on October 31, 2007 at The Ohio State Univesity Medical Center,

Columbus. She was born July 12, 1943 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Tom and Mary Decker Haley.

Surviving are her husband, Sherman; two sons, Shannon Mullett and Matthew Mullett and his wife, Terriann; also one granddaughter, Haley Mullett. Most importantly, Peggy will be remembered as being a valuable asset to Person to Person Ministries where she served to help spread the Gospel of Christ and Salvation.

She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ; 2 Timothy 4:6-8. Visitation will be Sunday, November 4 at the Harper Funeral Home from 7 to 9 PM where funeral services will be held Monday, November 5 at 1 PM. Burial will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Person to Person Ministries, P O Box 39, Hillsboro, OH 45133. To learn more about the work of Person to Person Ministries, please log onto their website at www.p2pm.org.

 

Murphy, Karen S. Murphy nee Potts

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 12, 2007

Karen S. Murphy, 57, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Bellaire, Ohio. She was born Oct. 1, 1949, in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Hazel Faye Peacemaker Potts and Jack Potts. Karen was a homemaker and a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a Nazarene by faith.

Surviving in addition to her father, Jack Potts of Powhatan Point, Ohio, are her husband, Carl H. Murphy; one sister, Debbie Palmer and her husband, Dale, of Clarington, Ohio; three brothers: Matt Potts and his wife, Jackie, Jack Potts and his wife, Kathy and Kirk Potts, all of Powhatan Point, Ohio; also several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio, on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until time of services at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Dennis Hancock officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Share condolences with Karen's family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

Myers, Ruth M. Myers

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 22, 2007

Ruth Mary Myers, 96, of Potosi, Missouri, died Feb. 12, 2007, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born Jan. 20, 1911, in Woodsfield, the eldest daughter of John Ambrose and Mary Glesenkamp Schumacher. She attended St. Sylvester s Catholic School and Woodsfield High School. She worked in Columbus and earned her beautician s license for the State of Ohio. On Dec. 30, 1943, at St. Sylvester s Church in Woodsfield, she was married to Lt. Frank W. Myers, USN. After Frank s resignation from the Navy and rejoining the U.S. Forest Service, they arrived in Potosi in November of 1948 for Frank s new assignment as Assistant Ranger of the Potosi District. Besides her role as wife and mother, she was active in Our Lady Sodality at St. James Church, and remained involved with the school and other parish activities through the 1950 s and 60 s. She served 10 years as chairman of the Red Cross Blood Program in Washington County and also served several years as a member of the Missouri State Farm Bureau Women s Committee.

Surviving are two sons, Frank J, (Karen) Meyers of Potosi, Philip A. (Teresa) Meyers of Vancouver, Wash.; a daughter, Mary R. Koch of Potosi; a sister, Grace Froelicher of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Nell Schumacher of Woodsfield; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years, Frank W. Meyers; three brothers, Alfred Schumacher of Ohio, John Schumacher of Connecticut and infant James Schumacher; and a sister, Esther Foskett of Connecticut.

Friends were received Feb. 15 at Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 16 at Moore Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Thomas Mroczka officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband, with final prayers and burial in Calvary Cemetery, in Potosi. Memorial contributions may be made for Masses in care of Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, Missouri.

 

Norman , Shirley Wanda Norman nee Ady

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 4, 2007

Shirley Wanda Ady Norman age 70 of Jerusalem, Ohio died Wednesday Dec. 20, 2006 at the Ohio State University Hospital Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 2, 1936 in Cameron, Ohio a daughter of the late Sheridan Ady and Pearl Palmer Ady. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by 5 sisters: Magaline Palmer, Mamie Holliday, Jessie Dietz, Margaria Ady, and Amanda Ady. 3 Brothers: Charles, Milton, and Albert Ady.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Patsy Ann Gardiner Westfall - Massillon, Ohio, Kathy (Brendra) Harris Wyers and her husband Terry - Cambridge, Ohio. 1 sister: Rosella Vaness and her husband Ray - Rittman, Ohio. 5 grandchildren: Adam Westfall, Krintin Gardiner, Kayleigh Mason, Adeanna Mason, and Regan Rossiter. 1 great grandchild: Miranda Mason, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends received from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Thursday Jan. 4, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Keith Jones officiating.

 

Norris, Ronald Norris

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated January 31, 2007

Ronald D. Norris age 62 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday January 31, 2007 in Aultman Hospital Canton, Ohio. He was born July 21, 1944 in Woodsfield a son of Aleta Richeson Norris of Woodsfield and the late Wilbert "Jack" Norris. He retired from the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio where he worked for over 30 years. He is a member of the Neuhart Baptist Church, the Eagles Aerie in Minerva and Woodsfield, and the Woodsfield Moose Lodge.

Preceded in death by a great nephew, David.

He is survived by 1 daughter: Tera Norris and Tom Cook of Malvern, Ohio, 1 son: Eric (Heather) Norris of Damascas, Ohio, 1 sister: Reba (Lloyd) Daugherty of Minerva, Ohio, 1 brother: Joseph (Vera) Norris of Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 grandchildren: Cole and Isabella Norris of Damascas, Ohio 3 nieces: Tiffany, Stacy, and April, 3 great nieces and 3 great nephews. Friends will be received Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva, Ohio.

Friends will also be received from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 2 pm. Saturday February 3, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment in the Neuhart Cemetery near Woodsfield.

 

Norris, Thomas C. Norris

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 15, 2007

Thomas C. Norris, 67, Chardon, died March 6, 2007, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. He was born Jan. 10, 1940 in Paris, Pa., a son of the late Azel and Ruth Sayre Norris. He was a retired Administrator of Safety and Traffic with Midwest Steel and Alloy of Youngstown and Cleveland. He was a graduate of Jefferson Union High School, was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Beverly Goddard Norris, whom he married April 26, 1963; three daughters, Valerie (James) Wright of Vienna, W.Va., Laurie Kay (Christopher) Fox of Frederickstown, Renee (David) Mullett of Chardon; nine grandchildren, Willow, Walker, Weston, Tyler, Cody, Danee, Truxton, Scott, CoraRuth; a brother, Alan of Hopedale; two sisters, Arline (Kenneth) Firm of Campbell, Mary Ellen Miller of Fairborn; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Lois Goddard.

Friends were received March 8 until funeral services March 9 at Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, Richmond, with Bob Main officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Union Cemetery, where military graveside services were conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.

Condolences may be sent to www.everhart-bovefuneral-homes.com

 

Obertubbesing, Edwin R. Obertubbesing

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 17, 2007

Edwin R. Obertubbesing, 62, of 41617 State Route 800, Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday, December 16, 2007 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born at Rockaway, New York on August 1, 1945 a son of the late Howard and Kathyrn Ferger Obertubbesing.

He was a retired plumber and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Phillip Obertubbesing.

Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Messer Obertubbesing whom he married on September 18, 1988; one daughter: Mary Ann of Connecticut; one son: Edwin Obertubbesing of California; two stepdaughters: Beverly (Shawn) Rainey of Woodsfield, Ohio and Jennifer Pritt of Woodsfield, Ohio; one stepson: Wayne (Renee) Dvorscak of Elyria, Ohio; two sisters: Kathy Cusiamano of Lindenhurst, New York and Joan Thibault of Islip, New York; one brother: Jerry Obertubbesing of Brooklyn, New York; 11 grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007 with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch, Ohio with military services.

 

Okey, Bernard B. Okey

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 2007

Bernard B. Okey, 77, of 48570 Glady Road, Summerfield, Ohio died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at his home.

He was born near Harriettsville, Ohio on February 23, 1930 a son of the late Orville and Ida Mae Crum Okey.

He was a retired truck driver for the Noble County Highway Department with 25 years of service; was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War having received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 4721, Caldwell, Ohio and the D.A.V.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Debra Spires; three sisters, Freda Woodford, Dessie Reed and Ethel Schell and one brother, Clarence Okey.

Surviving are his wife, Florence Irene Robinson Okey whom he married on April 29, 1959; one daughter: Brenda Wise of Summerfield, Ohio; four sons: David (Joyce) Spires of Summerfield, Ohio, Michael (Judy) Spires of Summerfield, Ohio, Bernard (Karen) Okey, Jr. of Summerfield, Ohio and Bruce Okey of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters: Beulah White of Byesville, Ohio, Sylvia Babik of Cleveland, Ohio, Fanchion Ramsey of Canton, Ohio and Opal Garey of Canton, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2007 with Rev. Bill Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio with full military services by the Noble County Veterans Council.

 

Oliver, Robert F. Oliver

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, December 20, 2007

Robert F. Oliver, 74, of Randolph Road, Marietta, died at 11:09 a.m.

Wednesday (Dec. 19, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born on June 15, 1933, in Parkersburg, a son of William Franklin Oliver and Thelma Luverna Tuell Oliver.

He had been employed at Fenton Art Glass. Bob attended Lawrence Baptist Church, was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea, a member of Purple Heart Club of Washington County, a member of VFW 5108, a member of American Legion Post 159 of Williamstown, and was past

president of American Flint Glass Workers Local 22.

On Dec. 31, 1970, he married Marlyn Theobald. She survives with three sons, Robert F. (Barbara) Oliver Jr. of New Matamoras, Stephen C. (Anna) Oliver of Marietta, Michael A. (Melody Dearth) Oliver of Marietta; four grandchildren, Robert F. Oliver III, Bryan David Oliver, Michael James Dye, Rachael Strickler; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Charles E. Oliver and Larry L. Oliver both of Williamstown and William H. Oliver of Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Kathleen Brookover of Marietta and Carolyn Brookover of Williamstown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will follow in Newport Cemetery with full military rites by Williamstown Post 159 of the American Legion. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Friday until the hour of the service at the funeral home.

 

Owens, Opal VanDyne Owens nee Bishop

Bundy-Law Online Obituaries, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, August 4, 2007

Opal VanDyne-Owens 98 of Cambridge, Ohio passed away Friday August 3, 2007 at the Cardinal House. She was born October 5, 1908 in Monroe County, Ohio to the late Otto O. and Offa Archer Bishop.

Also preceding her in death was her first Husband H. Bernard VanDyne and second Husband Howard M. Owens, brother Edmond Bishop and sister Sara Gibson.

Opal graduated from Summerfield High School and attended Muskingum College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, she was a retired school teacher and taught 1^st grade for 37 years in Noble, Monroe, and Guernsey County and retired from Oakland School in 1972. She was a member of the National, State and County Teacher's Organizations. Opal volunteered for 12 years at Cambridge Health Care Center and was named ''Volunteer of the year'' in Nursing Homes in Ohio in 1993 by the Ohio Health Care Association.

Opal is survived by 2 nieces: Denise Evans of Massillon, Ohio and Amy Murphy of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 5 nephews: James R. VanDyne of Englewood, Oh, Dennis Orahoske of Cambridge, Dennis Owens of Charlottesville, Va., Kenneth Owens of Laport, Ind., James Owens of Michigan City, Ind. 2 sisters-in-laws: Dorothy VanDyne of Barnesville, Oh, Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) Orahoske of Cambridge. Several cousins, Donald Bishop of Cambridge and Kathy Chester of Caldwell.

Calling hours will be 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Sunday Aug. 5 and 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday Aug 6 with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Monday Aug. 6 with Rev. Dr. Terry Litton officiating. Burial in Northwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Guernsey or the First United Methodist Church.

 

Pabst, Thelma Pabst nee Mallett

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2007

Thelma Pabst age 96 of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield, & Canton, died Sunday March 4, 2007 at the home of her cousin Bill Wittenbrook with whom she resided. She was born August 31, 1910 at Shadyside, Ohio a daughter of the late William F. Wiley & Gussie Wittenbrook Mallett. She was a graduated of Barnesville High School, a long time resident of Canton, Ohio where she retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and a member of the Community Christian Church of Canton, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her brother: Jack Wiley.

She is survived by several cousins and her beloved cat "Buddy". Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday March 7, 2007 in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio with Brent Roth Officiating. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Paul S. Weddle

Marietta Times Monday, August 20, 2007

GRAYSVILLE Paul S. Weddle, 86, of 38400 Straightfork Road, Graysville, Ohio, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at the Selby General Hospital, Marietta.
He was born July 24, 1921, at Jericho, Ohio, a son of the late William Arthur and Dorcas Lola Febus Weddle. He retired from the River Gas Company with 28 years of service as a field crew leader and was an auctioneer for the Weddle-Bigley-Christy Auctions for 70 years; a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; a member of the Greenbrier United Methodist Church; a member of the Stafford Lodge 300 F.&A.M.; a former member of the Monroe County Airport Authority; and was an avid coon hunter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Piatt; eight brothers, Samuel E., William H., Forrest E., Lemuel, Wiley, Elmer, Alvis and Woodrow Weddle.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Piatt Weddle, whom he married on Feb. 1, 1947; three daughters, Janice (Dennie) Burchett of Marietta, Joice (Terry) Hupp of Cambridge, Ohio, and Joanne Salge of Corpus Christi, Texas; four sisters, Jane Kenney of Pennsylvania, Mary Hines of Corbin, Ky., Eleanor Day of Millersburg, Ohio, and Beryl Christman of Woodsfield, Ohio; two brothers, Dave Weddle of Curtis, Ohio, and Ray Weddle of Woodsfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jason Bigley, Abby Salge, Lesley Salge, Paul Salge and Ashley Hupp; one great-granddaughter, Kesselyn Bigley; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Richard Wilson and Rusty Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville, Ohio.
Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Graysville United Methodist Church, in care of Tina Loch, 38894 S.R. 26, Graysville, Ohio 45734 or to the Greenbrier United Methodist Church, in care of Bonnie Forni, 650 Dye s Ridge Road, New Matamoras, Ohio 45767.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wattersfuneralhome.com .

 

Paulus, William Anthony Paulus

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 23, 2007

William A. Paulus age 77 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday April 22, 2007 at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Monroe County Ohio January 23, 1930 a son of the late Chester Paulus and Geneva Polen Paulus. He was a life long farmer, member of the Carpenters Local Union No. 3

Wheeling, West Virginia for 50 years and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ Lewisville, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife: Vivian Claus Paulus - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Joyce Paulus - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 brothers: Elwood Paulus - Millersburg, Ohio, David Paulus - Woodsfield, Ohio, Several nieces and nephews.

Friends received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday April 26, 2007 with Rev. Karen Binford officiating. Interment in the Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Piatt, Paul F. Piatt

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 31, 2007

Paul F. Piatt, 72, of 43190 Dent Ridge Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on May 25, 1935 a son of the late Lorenza and Pearl Hissom Piatt. He was a retired glass worker for the former Viking Glass Company in New Martinsville, West Virginia and was a member of the Army Reserve.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Piatt; two step-brothers, John Piatt and Charles Robert Piatt; one step-sister, Clara Briggs.

Surviving are one brother, Archie Piatt of Lewisville, Ohio; two step-sisters: Mary Nalley of Woodsfield, Ohio and Dorothy Crosley of New Concord, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 with Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville, Ohio.

 

Piatt, Timothy James Piatt

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 2007

Timothy James Piatt, age 35, died in an accidental drowning March 16, 2007 in Dry Creek River Waterford, California. He was born March 12, 1972 in Barnesville, Ohio.

He is survived by his parents: Don and Karen Piatt of Senecaville, Ohio formerly of Waterford, California. His children: Cyndi,age 16 and Christopher, age 15 ,both of Hickman, California. One sister, Christy and one brother, David, both of Buffalo, Ohio, grandmother Alice L. Niles of San Jose, California.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank & Dorothy Piatt of Woodsfield, Ohio and his grandfather Bertrum Niles of San Jose, California,

Tim moved to California when he was 15 and attended Hughson High School. He was an Eagle Scout, Police academy graduate and a truck driver. He attended the Healing Place Church in Hughson where a memorial service was held March 21, 2007. He dearly loved his children and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed fishing, outdoors, rodeo, racing and loved the Steelers. He is fondly remembered for his ready smile, sense of humor, compassion, and hard work. He will be greatly missed.

Friends received Saturday April 7, 2007 from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 noon at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Pastor Aaron Long officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Pittman, Beverly Cramer Pittman nee Milhoan

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 26, 2007

Beverly Cramer Pittman, 74, Jerusalem, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at her home. She was born January 12, 1933 near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Harry and Pearl Howell Milhoan.

Beverly was a charter member of the Beallsville American LegionAuxiliary and an avid bingo and card player.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Cramer; her second husband, Earl "Peanut" Pittman; a sister, Shirley Headley; a brother, Larry Milhoan; a grandson, Adam Eichhorn.

Surviving are her children, Barbara (David) Eichhorn of Beallsville, Susan (Mike) Stewart of Jerusalem, John (Ruth) Cramer of Beallsville, and Janet (Kelly Swallie) Cole of Alledonia; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Jeremy,Davey, Terry, Chris, Eric, Tracey, Jaime, Derek, Renee, and Jessica; eight great-grandchildren, Emery, Garet, Bianca, Logan, Koen, Jordan, Devan, and Ethan, also twin great-grandsons to be born in April, Caleb and Conner; two sisters, Betty Tipton of St. Clairsville and Harriet Perkins of Beallsville; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Pittman, Jeanette Pittman nee Couture

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 30, 2007

PITTMAN, Jeannette M., 59, of Lewisville, Ohio, died Friday, July 27, 2007, at her home.

She was a homemaker; and a very loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; her father, Joseph

Couture; and her stepfather, Lester Haines.

Surviving are two sons, Victor Jon Pittman of Woodsfield, Ohio, and Alex Pittman of Bedford, Pa.; two daughters, Ann Pittman of Seattle, Wash., and Erica Pittman of the home; her mother, Loretta Haines of Shadyside, Ohio; her stepmother, Edith Couture of Woodsfield; two brothers, Ed Couture of Woodsfield, and Joe Couture of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Susan Brown of Shadyside, Maridell Couture of Cleveland, Ohio, Betty Jo Mellott of Beallsville, Ohio, and Marianne Rafig of Chicago.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home,

Beallsville, Ohio, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery

 

Pittman, Randall Pittman

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 15, 2007

Randall L. Pittman, 22, of Jerusalem, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Barnesville Hospital as the result of an ATV accident. He was born Sept. 23, 1984 in Bellaire, the son of Scott and Karen Coe Pittman.

Surviving in addition to his parents with whom he resided are his fiance', Ashley Nelson, of Beallsville; grandparents, Ronald and Nora Moore Pittman of Jerusalem and Virgil and Barbara Casto Coe, of Beallsville; his great-grandmothers, Fern Moore and Hildred Mareno, both of Woodsfield and Bernice Coe of Wellsburg, W. Va.; his aunts, Kellie Gallatin of Beallsville and Sheila (Sonny) Jones of Jerusalem; also a cousin, Amber.

Friends may call Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family at 52262 SR 26, Jerusalem, Ohio 43747.

 

Price, Dale Price

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 6, 2007

Marvin Dale Price, 66, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1941 in Barnesville, a son of Hilda McFarland Price, and the late Samuel Price. Dale was retired from the Morton Salt Co. of Rittman, Ohio and served in the US Army.

Surviving are his mother, Hilda McFarland Price of Bethesda; sons, John (Lori) Price of Creston, Ohio, Bernie (Deanne) Price, and Michael Price, all of Wooster; two adopted daughters, Paula and Jillayne, of Texas; his former wife and lifelong friend, Barbara Gatten Price; a sister, Lois Jane Wadleigh of Maine; brothers, Jim of Beallsville and Alan of Hendrysburg, and seven grandchildren.

Dale will be missed by his special friends, Harlan Bell, Mark Fraley, Rusty Lucas, Bill Ray, Tom Wright and extra special friend, Robbie Powell, his many friends in the Bethesda area, and at the Morton Salt Company.

Dale requested private services at the convenience of the family. Burial in Chestnut Level Cemetery, Belmont, Ohio. Arrangements by Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio.

 

Rausch, Clara Elizabeth Rausch nee Froehlich

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 2007

Clara Elizabeth Rausch, age 94, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 20, 1912, Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward Froehlich and Lillian Chambers Froehlich. She was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield. She was valedictorian of the Barnesville High School Class of 1930. Preceding her marriage she was an elementary school teacher at Trinity Catholic School on Wheeling Island. She and her husband, Elmer A. Rausch with her sister-in-law Hilda Rausch published the Monroe County Beacon for over 30 years. In later years she continued to proof read for the new owners until December of 2005.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer A. Rausch in 1993; sister-in-law, Hilda Rausch; two brothers, Bernard and Leo Froehlich; one infant sister, Bernice Froehlich.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Paul) Conner, Woodsfield, Ohio; Rita (Jack) Spiers, Pickerington, Ohio; one granddaughter, Cynthia Conner, Gahanna, Ohio; two grandsons, Michael (Bobbie) Spiers, Delaware, Ohio; Scott (Heidi) Spiers, Powell, Ohio; two great grandsons, Alex and Will Spiers; two nieces, Jackie Gant, Newark, Ohio; Sister Maryanne Froehlich, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; one nephew, Msgr. Mark Froehlich, Lansing, Ohio.

Friends will be received from 2-9 with Vigil Services at 7:00.p.m. Thursday May 24, 2007, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Sylvester Church or the Barnesville High School Alumni Association.

 

Reither, Louise Seebach Reither nee Drum

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 11, 2007

Louise Seebach Reither age 72 of Lewisville, Ohio died Wednesday Oct. 10, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center. She was born in Oct. 3, 1935 Monroe County Ohio a daughter of the late Raymond E. Drum and Annie Laurie Yockey Drum. She was a former employee of the Monroe County Care Center and Summit Acres Nursing Home. Former Summit Township Clerk, Past President of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 87. Owner and operator of the Summit Stop & Shop.

Preceded in death by her husband: Vernon G. Seebach, 1 brother: James Drum, and 1 grandson: Jason Seebach.

She is survived by her husband: Charles E. Reither of Lewisville, Ohio, 7 sons: Dwaine (Sally) Craig - Lewisville, Ohio, Kevin (Carol) Craig - Columbus, Ohio, Steve Seebach - Beallsville, Ohio, Karl (Tammy) Seebach, Caldwell, Ohio, Paul (Snoopy) Seebach Dexter City, Ohio, Charles (Pam) Seebach - Lancaster, Ohio, Glenn (Kim) Seebach - Maryville, Tennessee, 1 daughter: Laurie (David) Conner - Lewisville, Ohio, 2 stepdaughters: Charlene (Sean) Venrick - Lancaster, Ohio, Melody Seebach - Pennsylvania, 1 brother: Charles (Lana) Drum - Maryville, Tennessee, 2 sisters: Alice Swindall - Commercial Point, Ohio, Mary (Delvin) Wiggins - Woodsfield, Ohio, 23 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.

Friends received from 2- 9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13, 2007 with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating. Interment in the Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Remick, Adolph Red Remick

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, November 30, 2007

Remick, Adolph "Red", 94, of Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Clarington, Ohio, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1913 in Warwood, WV, the son of the late John and Mary (Radovich) Remick.

He was a retired operator for Tonkovich Trucking Company; a member of the Masonic Lodge #597 F&AM in Clarington, and St. John's Bosco Catholic Church in Sardis, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen G. Karolinas Remick; two sisters, Mary Tominack and Elizabeth Remick; a

brother, John Remick; and a son, Stephen Remick.

Survivors include two daughters, Martha (Glen) Ferenbaugh of Howard, Ohio, and Barbara (Ernest) Kocher of Clarington; a sister, Anne Wolodkin of Wheeling, WV; two brothers, Joe Remick of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Carl Remick of Mozart, WV; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 11am until time of service at 1:00pm at St. John's Bosco Catholic Church, 37325 Fifth Avenue, Sardis, Ohio with Fr. David Gaydosik as celebrant. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice 132 Peters Run Road Wheeling, WV 26003 or to St. John's Bosco Catholic Church.

Arrangements by Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio.

 

Reynolds, Golda M. Reynolds nee Drury

Source: Published in the Owensboro Messenger and Inquirer

Golda M. Reynolds, 94, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 24, 1912 to the late Charles Drury and Minnie Morris Drury Thrasher in Tell City, IN. She was a member of Breckenridge United Methodist Church, worked in the family grocery for many years and enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning as a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Reynolds on February 4, 1988.

Survivors include her sons, Dr. James M. Reynolds of Rockville, IN, Charles H. Reynolds and William C. Reynolds, both of Owensboro and a step-son, John D. Reynolds of Owensboro. Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1:00 PM Friday at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

 

Rice, Bryan R. Rice

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 2007

Bryan R. Rice, 40, of New Orleans, Louisiana (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) died Monday, November 5, 2007 in New Orleans following an accidental drowning accident. He was born at Cambridge, Ohio on November 18, 1966 a son of M. Bryan Rice who survives of Delaware and Bertha A. Canberg Saho who survives of Woodsfield, Ohio. He was a deck hand/admiral for Jefferson Marine Towing; was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-mother, Connie Rice of Delaware; step-father, Ronald M. Saho of Woodsfield, Ohio; two daughters: Aubrey Dawn Rice of Cambridge, Ohio and Alyssa Nicole Coyle of Byesville, Ohio; one son: Dakota Rice of Georgia; one sister: Deborah Rice of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: Robert Rice of Prescott, Arizona; paternal grandparents: Rev. Myrtus and Wilda Rice of Jamestown, New York; two step-brothers: Eric M. Saho of Walker, West Virginia and Brian S. Saho of Marietta, Ohio; two grandsons: Thomas Coyle and Joshua Harrington; two nephews: Chuck Landers of Woodsfield, Ohio and Dan Rice of Prescott, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Coyle.

Friends will be received at the Free Methodist Church, 795 Lewisville Road, Woodsfield, Ohio from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2007 with Pastors Todd and Sheryl Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church, 795 Lewisville Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Riel, Everett A. Riel

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 8, 2007

Everett A. Bud Riel, 91, New Martinsville, died March 4, 2007, in New Martinsville. He was born Jan. 10, 1916, in New Martinsville, the son of John and Rena Pyles Riel.

He was a steelworker and a dairy farmer.

Surviving are his loved wife of 64 years, Mildred Dunlap Riel; son, David (Iona) Riel, granddaughter, Kathryn (Randy) Finley; great-grandson, Tyler Finley; his nurse, Daniel Bolen; aide and caregiver, Dianna Lynn Glendenning; two sisters, Eloise and Edna Riel; nephew, Wayne Riel; two great-nephews, Jeff and Brian Riel; and two great-nieces, April Riel Daugherty and Jennifer Riel Vanghan and their children.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Riel; and a son, John Riel.

Friends will be received March 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville, where services will be held March 8, at 1 p.m., with Rev. David Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Northview Cemetery.                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Ritchie, Nora D. Ritchie nee Fluharty

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 2007

Nora B. Ritchie age 66 of Sardis, Ohio died Monday Dec. 3, 2007 at her home. She was born December 22, 1940 in Monroe County Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence Fluharty & Hazel Rogers Fluharty.

She attended St. Paul's Trail Run Church and the Locust Grove United Methodist Church. She was a member of the St. Paul's Ladies Aid Society, and a member of the New Matamoras Eastern Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She dedicated her life to her family.

Preceded in death by her first husband: Clifford E. Leasure.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years: William D. Ritchie of Sardis, Ohio, 2 daughters: Joyce Beckett and her husband Ralph - Sardis, Ohio, Mary Harrison and her husband Chris - Canal Fulton, Ohio, 2 sons: Shawn Ritchie and his wife Rachael - Athens, Ohio, Casey Scott Leasure - Sardis, Ohio, 4 grandchildren: Joshua Beckett - Woodsfield, Ohio, Shannon Leasure - Sardis, Ohio, Ryann & Regan Ritchie - Athens, Ohio, Also her dear friends: Mary Louise & Wayne Taylor - Sardis, Ohio.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday December 13, 2007.

Interment in the St. Paul's Church Cemetery near Antioch, Ohio.

 

Robbins, Donald C. Robbins

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 2, 2007

Donald C. "Tennessee" Robbins, Sr., 78, of the Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Barnesville, Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the center. He was born at Mentor, Tennessee on March 2, 1929 a son of the late Carlyle and Mildred Nancy Clemens Robbins. Don was a retired employee of the Ormet Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio with 32 years of service; a member of the First Baptist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio; served in the National Guard for 12 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 13, Maryville, Tennessee. He was also a charter member of the Woodsfield Emergency Squad, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie L. Harris Robbins on July 3, 2003; two sons, George Carlyle Robbins and Donald C. Robbins, Jr. and one grandson, Kyle Boughner.

Surviving are two daughters: Nancy (Chris) Brewington of Hanover,Maryland and Teresa (Dale) Landefeld of Barnesville, Ohio; two brothers: Wayne C. Robbins of Friendsville, Tennessee and Howard A. Robbins of Oxnard, California; three sisters: Norma Helton of Alabama, Betty Weaver of Louisville, Tennessee and Diane Cooper of Friendsville, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Heather Dick, Keats Ashley, Elizabeth Ashley and Melissa Boughner; two great grandchildren: Alexis and Brandon Dick.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 with services at 8:00 p.m. with Albert Helton officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Roberts, James M. Roberts, Sr.

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, February 18, 2007

Roberts, James M. Sr., 70, of Fish Pot Road, Clarington, Ohio, died Sunday, February 18, 2007 at home. He was born June 16, 1936 in Clarington, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Sidney Kirk Roberts. He was a retired equipment operator at Conalco in Hannibal, Ohio, a member of the Masonic Lodge #597 F.&A.M. in Clarington, Moriah Lodge #105 F.& A.M.in Powhatan Point, Ohio, Osiris Shrine in Wheeling, WV, Order of Eastern Star #533 in Clarington, UMWA Local 5760, and Church of Christ by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lou, Charles and Frank Roberts; and three sisters, Dorothy Koher, Ruth Rose and Claribel Koher.

Survivors include two sons, James (Brenda) Roberts, Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio and Terry Roberts of Powhatan; a daughter, Sherry (Phil) Johnson of Texas; seven grandchildren, Justin, Chelsie, Dalton, Philena, Jennifer, Caitlin and Dylan; and two great grandchildren, Neleah and Tyland.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00am with Evangelist David Paher officiating. Masonic services will be held Wednesday at 6:30pm. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio.

 

Rodgers, Edna Doris Rodgers nee Weekly

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June13, 2007

Edna Doris Rodgers, 91, of 202 North 4th Street, Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born near Bellaire, Ohio on March 18, 1916 a daughter of the late Albert Ross and Mary Meek Weekley. She retired from GiAntonio Bakery in Columbus, Ohio as a salesperson and was a member of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Surviving are four sisters: Mildred Vincent of Shadyside, Ohio, Dorothy Elizabeth Valkovic of Beallsville, Ohio, Mary Ruth Nevil of Woodsfield, Ohio and Peggy Massey of Alexandria, Ohio; two brothers: Edward Weekley of Senecaville, Ohio and Richard Weekley of Bellaire, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 with Rev. Robert Mitchell and Rusty Atkinson officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Key Ridge Road, near Bellaire, Ohio.

 

Rosati, Jack Rosati

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 25, 2007

Jack R. Rosati, 78, of 59140 Wright Road, Barnesville, Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at the Barnesville Health Care Center, Barnesville, Ohio. He was born in Masontown, West Virginia on March 17, 1928 a son of the late Dominick and Marie "Mary" Carfagna Rosati.

He was a retired material cutter at the former L.G.A.M. Manufacturing in Woodsfield, Ohio; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the First Baptist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Katie Jellison.

Surviving are his wife, Goldie M. Emerson Rosati whom he married on May 20, 1950; two daughters: Janet (Frank) Schultz of Barnesville, Ohio and Susan (Cecil) Call of Powhatan Point, Ohio; one son: Jack (Molly) Rosati of London, Ohio; two brothers: Andy Rosati and Pete Rosati both of Morgantown, West Virginia; one sister: Laura Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday where funeral and military services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio . Online condolences may be expressed at www.wattersfuneralhome.com.

 

Rosenlieb, Mary P. Rosenlieb nee Teeman

Bauer & Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 18, 2007

Mary P. Rosenlieb age 81 of Bethel Ridge Road New Matamoras, Ohio died Tuesday April 17, 2007 at the Barnesville Hospital. She was born September 23, 1925 in Washington County Ohio a daughter of the late Cecil and Maggie Merckle Teeman.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest L. Rosenlieb

(1981) also 1 sister: Blanch Hensel, 1 brother: Charles R. Beaver.

She is survived by 1 son: Paul Rosenlieb and his wife Brenda- New Matamoras 1 daughter: Teresa Mercer and her husband Jim- New Matamoras 5 grandchildren: Tara Rosenlieb, Heather (Mariusz) Minger-Olszewski, Eric (Carissa) Mercer, Stacey (Mike) Merrill, Melissa Mercer 3 great grandchildren: Zofia Olszewski, Kaitlyn McCleed, Caroline Mercer 1 sister: Ethel (Kenneth) Taylor- New Matamoras, Ohio 1 brother-in-law: Walter (Juanita) Rosenlieb - Sardis, Ohio

Friends received 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Thursday April 19, 2007 with Pastor Jim Dickey officiating. Interment in the New Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Rossiter, O. Marie Rossiter nee Lyall

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 17, 2007

O. Marie Rossiter, 81, of 2790 State Route 229, Marengo, Ohio (formerly of Summerfield, Ohio) died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born at Crooksville, Ohio on July 27, 1925 a daughter of the late William and Pearl Sexton Lyall. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Crum Ridge Church of Christ near Caldwell, Ohio. She enjoyed her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Duane Rossiter on April 18, 1975; one son, Roger Duane Rossiter; two brothers, Donald and Dale Lyall; two sisters, Wanda Yellverton and Grace Ewing; three grandchildren, Greta and Ronald Rossiter, Jr. and Kylie Rechele Rossiter.

Surviving are two daughters: Delores (Larry) Black of Waco, Texas and Carol Rossiter of Amity, Pennsylvania; seven sons: Ronald (Wanda) Rossiter of Sarahsville, Ohio, David Rossiter of Stafford, Ohio, Dwight (Nancie) Rossiter of Waldo, Ohio, Gary (Julie) Rossiter of Caledonia, Ohio, Larry (Nancy) Rossiter of Marengo, Ohio, Marvin (Lori) Rossiter of Summerfield, Ohio and Jesse (Malissa) Rossiter of Cardington, Ohio; two brothers: Earl Lyall of Zanesville, Ohio and Stanley Lyall of Tennessee; 27 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Friends then received from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Crum Ridge Church of Christ near Caldwell, Ohio with Bob Vincent officiating. Burial will follow in the Crum Ridge Cemetery near Caldwell, Ohio.

 

Rowley, Paul Eugene Rowley

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 23, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Paul Eugene Rowley, 73, of 45295 Ludolph Ridge, New Matamoras, died at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 30, 1933, at Fly, Ohio (Monroe County) to Joseph Edgar and Viola Clutter Rowley. Paul served in the U.S. Army from June 11, 1955, to May 30, 1956, and had served two years prior to being called back for Korea. He returned to work 27-plus years as a labor foreman for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He served on the Monroe County Fair Board for 35 years and was a member of New Matamoras Post 6387, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Hannibal Post 760, American Legion.

He is survived by one brother, James W. Rowley of Fly; one sister, Alice Penny of East Liverpool, Ohio; special friend, Annette Yonley of New Matamoras; special grandson, Jason Clutter of Fly; and several nieces and nephews.

He married Sara Edinger Rowley on June 3, 1961; she died June 2, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 24, 2007) at Hadley Funeral Home,

New Matamoras Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Conley and the Rev. James Dickey officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery with military honors conducted by Hannibal Legion Post 760. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of the services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Strecker Cancer Center, 400 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio 45750; or Hospice, 210 Seventh St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.

 

Rubel, Herman B. Rubel

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 1, 2007

Herman B. Rubel, 98, of 28117 Township Road 23, Summerfield, Ohio died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio. He was born near Calais, Ohio on September 20, 1908 a son of the late George and Mamie Ankrom Rubel. He was a retired farmer and school teacher having formerly taught at St. Johns Rural School, Powhatan Point, Ohio, Calais School, Calais, Ohio and Dexter City School, Dexter City, Ohio. He was a member of the Calais Church, Calais, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Eleanora Thomas Rubel whom he married on June 22, 1935; one daughter: Marlene (Marvin) Van Fossen of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one son: Neil (Elda) Rubel of Belmont, Ohio; one sister: Adelaide (Charles) Billman of Wilson, Ohio; four grandchildren: Darrell and Eric Rubel, Joy Habegger and Jeffrey Van Fossen; two great grandchildren: Jenna Habegger and Jack Van Fossen; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 with Pastor Don Arbuckle officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Rusin , Mildred Rusin nee Visnic

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 9, 2007

Mildred "Kate" Rusin, 94, of Powhatan Point, Ohio died Monday, January 8, 2007 at Shadyside Care Center.

She was born December 9, 1912, in Montclair, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Pete and Mary Visnic. She was a former employee of Ohio Edison R.E. Burger Plant in Dilles Bottom and a member of the Jacobsburg Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rusin; two daughters, Virginia Bellville and Rose Marie Rusin; a grandson, Steven Bellville; two brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Tomlinson and her husband, Sonnie, of Powhatan Point; two grandchildren, Kevin Bellville of Dilles Bottom and Mark Tomlinson and his wife, Erica, of Powhatan Point; three great grandchildren, Stephanie, Amber, and Alyssa; a sister, Helen Visnic of Cincinnati.

Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Powhatan Cemetery Chapel, Powhatan Point, Ohio with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobsburg Bible Church, P.O. Box 62, Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home.

 

Satterfield, Janet Satterfield nee Moore

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 22, 2007

Janet Moore Satterfield, 47, of Winfield, WV., died Feb. 16, 2007, at Charleston Area Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1959, in Barnesville, a daughter of Vernon and Norma Moore of Zanesville. She graduated from Philo High School in 1977; obtained a Bachelor of Science in Forensics from Ohio University in Athens in 1981; graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy and worked as a chemist in the State Police Crime Lab where she met her husband and soon relocated to Grandview, WV. She worked at Prince Medical Lab and REIC Lab and taught school in Raleigh County. After relocating to Winfield, she worked at BayerCrop-Science Lab in Institute and was teaching science at Hanna High School in Mason County. She was a member of Central Trinity Methodist Church in Zanesville. She loved sports and participating in her son s band and soccer boosters.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Steve; and two sons, Jacob and Ryan, both at home; three sisters, Carol (Daniel) Nelson of Summerfield, NC, Judy (Thomas) Welsh of Fredericksburg, VA, Joyce (Douglas) Murphy of Hebron; father and mother-in-law, Buck and Rose Satterfield of St. Albans, WV; two sister-in-law, Beth (Terry) Tate and Joni Satterfield of Charleston, WV; five nephews, eight nieces; three great-nephews and two-great nieces.

Friends were received prior to the memorial service held Feb. 19 at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, in Winfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Janet M. Satterfield Trust Fund, 143 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV 25064. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com

 

Sayger, Edward Lafayette Sayger, Sr.

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 11, 2007

PARKERSBURG - Edward Lafayette Sayger Sr., 72, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Arbors of Marietta. He was born on April 19, 1935, in St. Marys, W.Va., a son of the late George and Fannie Lamp Sayger. Edward was a U.S. Army veteran; was retired after 30 years of service from Elkem Metals, Marietta; and was a member of the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Vincent Sayger, whom he married on Dec. 25, 1992; two sons, David (Theresa) Sayger and Edward (Margaret) Sayger Jr., all of Marietta; three daughters, Sharon (Mike) Lewis of Belpre, Deborah (Larry) Harris and Regina (Mike) Jeffers, all of Marietta; two stepchildren, Stephanie Burchard and Greg Vincent; two brothers, Jim Sayger of Vienna, and Lewis Sayger of Marietta; two sisters, Bonnie Stevens of Fly, Ohio, and Glenna Seevers of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. Edward was a beloved grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson and several sisters and brothers.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, South Parkersburg, with Don Seevers, Roger Benson, and Sterling Ball officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home

 

Schafer, Martha E. Schafer nee Berger

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, March 5, 2007

Schafer, Martha E., age 79, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Hannibal, OH, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1927 in Hannibal, the daughter of the late Fred and Esther Rufener Berger. She was a member of Hannibal United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Waldo Berger.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Francis "Jack" Schafer; two sons, Fred Schafer of Leesburg, FL and Gary (Trudy) Schafer of Shelbyville, MI; two daughters, Sharon (Brent) Mackey of Westerville, OH and Karen (Gary) Anderson of Moore, SC; three brothers, Glen (Arline) Berger of Medina, OH, Samuel (Sarah) Berger of Orrville, OH and Vernon (Marlene) Berger of Creston, OH, and nine grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11am with Rev. Richard Wilson and Pastor Wendy Erb officiating. Interment in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Clarington.

 

Schaub, L. Eugene Gene Schaub

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 2007

L. Eugene "Gene" Schaub, 85, of 230 Oaklawn Avenue, Woodsfield,

Ohio died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center,

Woodsfield, Ohio.

He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on August 17, 1922 a son of the

late Fred and Belle Shorts Schaub.

He was a former employee for the Village of Woodsfield and

served as a Monroe County Dog Warden for several years. He was also a

Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one

brother, Guy Schaub and two sisters, Lillian Burkhart and Margaret Young.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R.

78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2007 with Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Schumacher, Louise Schumacher

The Intelligiencer, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, January 8, 2007

Schumacher, Louise M., 93, of 45568 Sugartree Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2007, at her home. She was born near Woodsfield, Ohio, on July 10, 1913, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Paulus Schumacher. She was a retired bank teller at the Citizens National Bank in Woodsfield; a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where she was a member of the Catholic Womens Club and the St. Francis Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Spangler, Marie Schumacher and Alfrida Smithberger; one brother, Edmund Schumacher.

Surviving are two sisters, Agnes Burkhart of Canton, Ohio and Mildred Schumacher of Woodsfield; 14 nieces and nephews; 35 great-nieces and nephews; 16 great great-nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Sylvester Catholic School,

119 Wayne Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

 

Scott, Colleen Denise Scott nee Potts

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 26, 2007

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. - Colleen Denise Scott, 52, of 1249 Wren Drive, New Martinsville, died at her home on Monday morning (April 23, 2007) with her husband at her side following a courageous battle with cancer since March of 1999. Colleen was born June 28, 1954, in New Martinsville, to Bessie Lucille Adams Potts and the late William Franklin Potts Sr. She was a graduate of River Local High School and Kent State University in 1977. Colleen was an English teacher at Swiss Hills Vocational School from 1980 to 1985 in the Switzerland of Ohio School District, retiring to become a stay at home mother. Then in 1996 she returned to work as owner and operator of New Martinsville Mini Storage until September 2005 when her health began to fail. She was a member of New Matamoras United Methodist Church, Theodora Rebekah Chapter 891 Hannibal, Ohio, Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, and Matamoras Chapter 261 Order of Eastern Star serving as worthy matron in 1993 with her husband serving as worthy patron. Colleen and her family enjoyed traveling together to many wonderful destinations.

Surviving are her husband, H. Lee Scott Jr., of New Martinsville, whom she married on July 2, 1983, at Marietta; and two daughters, Julianna Scott, a freshman at The Ohio State University, Columbus, and Bethany Scott, a junior at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville. She is also survived by her mother, Lucille Potts of Duffy, Ohio; three sisters, Judy Dierkes (Keith), Woodsfield, Ohio, Sheila Hoepfinger (Bob), Buffalo, N.Y., and Cindy Pierleoni (Tony), Rochester, N.Y.; and a brother, William F. Potts Jr., (Jo), Hilliard, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her father, William F. Potts Sr., in 2003.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third St. (W.Va. Route 2) New Martinsville, W.Va., with the Rev. Richard M. Wilson officiating with burial in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville, W.Va. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Grisell Funeral Home where Matamoras Chapter 261 will hold Eastern Star services at 8:30 p.m. Hadley Funeral Home of Marietta, Reno and New Matamoras, is handling the arrangements for the Scott family. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be made in memory of Colleen Scott in a breast cancer Relay for Life event or to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1022.

 

Shafer, Ronald L. Shafer

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 21, 2007

Ronald L. Shafer, 52, of 52833 S.R. 800, Jerusalem, Ohio died Thursday, December 20, 2007 at his residence. He was born at San Anglo, Texas on December 15, 1955 a son of Shirley Ridgeway who survives of New Mexico and the late Carl Wayne Shafer.

He was a former truck driver.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Mary Kirkbride Shafer; step-mother: Darlene Shafer of Orange City, Florida; one step-son: Joseph Whitacre of Jerusalem, Ohio; one step-daughter: Jessica Whitacre of Powell, Ohio; two sisters: Sherry Odem of Indiana and Cheryl Dalrymple of Indiana; one brother: Bill Shafer of Danville, Illinois; two step-grandchildren: Alexis and Willow Wade.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 until time of services at 3:00 p.m.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Shaw, Virgil E. Shaw

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 16, 2007

Virgil E. Shaw, age 80, of S.R. 255 Sardis Ohio died Thursday June 14, 2007 at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1926 in Monroe County, a son of the late William H. Shaw and Eleanor Eikleberry Shaw. He retired as a lineman from Lorain-Medina Rural Electric and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. He was also a farmer and also enjoyed organizing the annual community supper held in September.

Preceded in death by 1 sister: Ima Gray 1 brother: Russell Shaw 1 Great Grandson: Jayden LaCourse

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Maxine Gray Shaw-Sardis,Ohio 4 Daughters: Patty Shaw-Fostoria, Ohio Sandra Bentz-Sycamore,Ohio Linda

Craun-Lavonia, N.Y. Kris (Don) Wiles-Beallsville, Ohio 1 Brother: John Shaw-Sardis,Ohio, 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 2 Grea-Great Grandchildren .

Friends received from (4-9) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m.Monday June 18, 2007. Interment in the West Union Cemetery Sardis, Ohio.

 

Shook, Virgil Clark Shook

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, October 19, 2007

REEDSVILLE, Ohio - Virgil Clark Shook, 85, of 50655 Lickskillet Road, Reedsville, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Shook was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 20) at Rivers Edge Park on Ohio 7, north of Fly, with Lynn Caseman officiating.

 

Shook, Virgil Clark Shook 2nd obit

Hadley Online Obituaries, Marietta, Ohio, dated, October 7, 2007

Virgil Clark Shook 85, of 50655 Lickskillet Road Reedsville, OH 45772, died Saturday October 6, 2007, at 3:30 A.M. in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH. He was born January 8, 1922, at Paden City, WV, to the late Grover Cleveland and Elizabeth Jane Myers Shook. He attended Paden City High School and returned after World War II to get his GED. He enlisted July 25, 1940 and was discharged July 2, 1945, during the war he served with the U.S. Army Battery B 27th Armored Field Artillery as a Radio Operator and was a Sergent. He was in battles at Algeria-French-Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines and Po Valley. Virgil received Good Conduct Metal, American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with one Bronze Arrowhead.

He worked for Ormet Corporation at Hannibal, OH, for twenty-six years and retired in 1984. He was a member of Ormet's Retireees Club, New Matamoras V.F.W. Post 6387, Tupper Plains V.F.W. 9053, and was a Ham Operator. On November 9, 1945, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Inbody and this year would have been sixty-two years of marriage. There are two sons, Paul Shook and wife Jannie of Reedsville, OH, and Bryan Shook and wife Kristi of Thurston, OH. Six Grandchildren April Conley and husband Ryan of Fly, OH, Amber Shook of Colorado, Paul Shook and wife Jessica of Woodsfield, OH, Dustin Shook of Rutland, OH, Ryan Shook and Joshua Shook of Reedsville, OH. There are two Great Grandchildren Lane Conley and Sydney Shook.

Mr. Shook was cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at Rivers Edge Park on Ohio Rt. 7 North of Fly, OH, with Lynn Caseman officiating. Memorials to charity of donor's choice.

 

Silvernail, Clarence Sonny Silvernail

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 2007

Clarence (Sonny) Silvernail age 75 of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Tuesday December 25, 2007 at Dover, Ohio. He has now been reunited with his wife Zola who passed away December 3, 2007. He was born August 7, 1932 in Columbia Co. New York.

In addition to his wife; Zola Covert Silvernail, he was preceded in death by 1 son Roger Covert.

He is survived by 1 son: Bill (Debbie) Covert - Woodsfield, Ohio, 4 daughters: Linda Snodgrass - Woodsfield, Ohio, Sue (Jim) Cunningham - Freeport, Ohio, Judy (Dale) Boyd - Marietta, Ohio, Nancy (Steve) Burke - Stonecreek, Ohio, 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Friends received from 11 a.m. until time of service

1 p.m. Saturday December 29, 2007 at the Bauer Turner Funeral Woodsfield, Ohio with Don Thompson officiating.

Interment in the Plainview Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com.

 

Silvernail, Zola May Silvernail nee Covert

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated December 5, 2007

Zola May Covert Silvernail age 76 of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Monday December 3, 2007 at Dover, Ohio. She was born June 14, 1931 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Thomas W. Haynes and Eddra E. Howell Haynes.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose lodge, and a member of the Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Emerson and Richard (Dick) Haynes.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years: Clarence (Sonny) Silvernail of New Philadelphia, Ohio, 1 son: Bill (Debbie) Covert -Woodsfield, Ohio, 4 daughters: Linda Snodgrass - Woodsfield, Ohio, Sue (Jim) Cunningham - Freeport, Ohio, Judy (Dale) Boyd - Marietta, Ohio, Nancy (Steve) Burke - Stonecreek, Ohio, 2 sisters: Sallie (Rex) Taylor, and Janet (Milton) Barfield. 15 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday December 8, 2007 with Rev. Alfred Bingenheimer officiating.

Interment in the Plainview Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Slonaker, Michael P. Slonaker

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, August 15, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Michael Paul Slonaker, 28, of New Matamoras died Sunday (Aug. 12, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1979, in Marietta, the son of Paul Dale "Danny" and Donna Jean Beagle Slonaker Jr.

He is survived by his parents of New Matamoras; his fianc e, Jennifer

Johnson of New Matamoras; two stepdaughters, Jalynn and Megan; grandparents, Paul D. and Donna M. Slonaker of New Matamoras, and Cecile and Patty Beagle of New Matamoras; his great-grandmother, Ida Mae Beitzel of New Matamoras; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by one uncle, Howard Ray Beagle.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions for Michael Paul Slonaker may be made in care of Peoples Savings Bank, P.O. Box 246, New Matamoras, Ohio 45767. Online condolences may be expressed via www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Smith, Doris Smith nee Boughner

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 6, 2007

Doris J. Smith, 76, Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday, May 5, 2007 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born June 5, 1930 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Jane Vaness Boughner. She was a Senior Companion for Monroe County with 12 years of service and 12 awards, and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil;, an infant daughter; also by two siblings.

Surviving are her children: Kathy (Joe) Bell and Larry (Karen) Smith, both of Beallsville; her twin sister, Deloris Dickson of Stinersville; siblings: Harley Boughner of Woodsfield, Norma Jenewein of Barnesville, and Nora Deitz of Beverly; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and

three great great - grandchildren.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Smithberger, Ruth M. Smithberger

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, November 8, 2007

SMITHBERGER, Ruth M., 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in Barnesville Health Care Center.

Ruth was born June 9, 1925 in Malaga, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael P. Smithberger and Clara J. Burkhart Smithberger. Ruth was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone; a member of the Barnesville Assumption Catholic Church; and Assumption Catholic Womens Club.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by sisters, Laura Armbruster, Leona, Hilda and Eileen Smithberger, Helen Bishop and Alberta Huth; brothers, Vernon, Clarence, Harry, Robert, and Paul Smithberger; and her long time friend, Joe Orell.

Survivng are a sister-in-law, Viola Smithberger of Oak Harbor, Ohio; and her care giver, Mary Ann Stephens of Barnesville.

Friends will be received Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 9 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church with Monsignor Mark Froehlich officiating, Burial in Assumption Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Snyder, Juanita Snyder nee Richmond

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 1, 2007

Juanita Snyder, 72, Woodsfield, died Jan.26, at her home. She was born July 13, 1934, in Middlebourne, W. Va., a daughter of the late Willie E. and Opal Marie Wells Richmond. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and a member of the Clarington United Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Snyder; a son, Robert Snyder of Erie, Pa; three daughters, Kay (Charles) Powell of Woodsfield, Ruth (Paul) Butler of Carrolton, Ellie (Dale) Markle of Brandenton, Fla; a sister, Sue (Frank) Ady of Woodsfield; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Rusty Snyder; a daughter, Debbie Beghtel and a brother, Harvey Richmond.

Friends were received Jan. 27 at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, where services were held Jan. 28, with Evangelists Donald Hitchcock and Homer Matthews officiating. Burial in Middlebourne Cemetery.

 

Spears, Ruby Louise Spears nee Hicks

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, October 18, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Ruby Louise Spears, 74, of New Matamoras died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 17, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Maryville, Tenn., on Feb. 20, 1933, to Pryor and Lillian Miller Hicks. She was a licensed practical nurse at Marietta Memorial Hospital before her retirement. She graduated in 1952 from Everette High School in Marysville, Tenn., and from Washington Tech in Marietta. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary American Legion Post No. 378 in New Matamoras and was a member of the Matamoras Emergency Squad. On Aug. 7, 1952, she married Earl Joe Spears, who preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2005.

She is survived by two sons, Darell Spears of New Matamoras, Ohio, and Bruce Spears of Raymond, Ohio; two daughters, Kathy (Steven) Neill of Marysville, Ohio, and Brenda (John) Neary of Pataskala, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Rachel (Tom) Murphy, Karrie Neill, Paul Spears, Amanda Spears, Rhyan Spears, Jordan Neill, Jennifer Spears, Mitchell Spears, Cassandra Neary, Johnny Neary, Tammy Neill, and Brian Neill.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and one sister, Wilma Bryant.

There will be no services or visitation. Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com .

 

Stalder, Isabella Nichole Stalder

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 8, 2007

Isabella Nichole Stalder, infant twin daughter of Andrew and Sheena Fuscardo Stalder of Sardis, Ohio died November 7, 2007 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born at Morgantown, West Virginia on October 20, 2007.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her twin sister, Adyson Lynn Stalder; paternal grandparents: David and Sherri Stalder; maternal grandparents: Nick and Arlene Fuscardo of Weirton, West Virginia; great grandparents: Glenn and Juanita Stalder of Sardis, Ohio, Larry and Shirley Gilmore of Hannibal, Ohio, Charles and Blanche Baker of Woodsfield, Ohio; great great grandparents: Zola Sidenstricker of New Martinsville, West Virginia and Edith Gilmore of Hannibal, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Marsha Fuscardo.

There will be no visitation. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 36501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Stark, Hazel G. Stark nee Holland

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 24, 2007

WINGETT RUN - Hazel G. Stark, 75, of Heldman Road, Wingett Run, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 23, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1931, in Washington County, Ohio, to Dale and Bessie Kohn Holland. She was a homemaker.

She married E. Dean Stark, who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2003. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Phil) Billiter of Lower Salem and Linda (George) Hall of Wingett Run; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth Holland of Monroe County and Gary Holland of Woodsfield.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by grandchild, Anna Kuhn, and sister, Evelyn Phillips.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Monroe County. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today until the hour of the service.

 

Stephen, Clarence E. Stephen

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, October 1, 2007

STEPHEN, Clarence E., 91, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went to be with his loving wife, Saturday, September 29, 2007, in Crestview Health Care Center.

He was born April 4, 1916, son of the late Milton and Anna (Jeffers) Stephen. He was a member of St. John The Baptist Church in Miltonsburg; and a retired dairy farmer. He was an avid hunter; a sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox; and he also liked his Mail Pouch.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Luzelda; three sisters, Marjorie Carpenter, Mildred Hardesty, and Wanda DeVitt; and two brothers, Garold and Hubert.

Surviving are three children, Robert (Carolyn) of Beallsville, Ohio, Lonnie (Marilyn) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Connie Stephen of the home; five grandchildren, Tawnya, Tracey, Travis, Mathew, and Spencer; four sisters, Bertha Carpenter, Thelma Froehlich both of Barnesville, Ohio, Virginia Gallagher of Canton, Ohio, and Madeline Mellinger of Jerusalem, Ohio; and three brothers, William of Salem, Ohio, Rolland of Hagerstown, Md., and Joe of Canton.

Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m.. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio. Mass 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Miltonsburg. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Wake Service 8:45 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Stewart, Jean Christina Stewart nee Rea

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 21, 2007

Jean Christina Stewart, 79, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Saturday January 20, 2007 in Monroe County Care Center. Jean was born June 19, 1927 in Benwood, WV the daughter of the late Sam and Rose Dragone Rea. She was a Protestant by faith, a member of VFW Auxiliary, American

Legion Auxiliary and order of the Eastern Star, Captina Chapter #489 all of Powhatan Point, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oscar L. Stewart, two brothers Sammy Rea and Louigi Rea; five sisters, Rose Gordon, Paula Visnic, Mary Bulich, Yolanda McConnaugy, and Adeline Peddicord.

Surviving are three sons, Harold (Wendy) Stewart of Powhatan Point, OH, Jerry Stewart of Columbus, OH, and David Stewart of Panama City, FL; two daughters, Judy Stewart of Powhatan Point, OH and Phyllis (Randy) Monahan of Woodsfield, OH. Two brothers, Elzie (Inez) Rea and Herman Rea all of California, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Sunday January 21, 2007 from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, Ohio, where services will be held 2 pm Monday with Msgr. Gene W. Mullett officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery Powhatan Point, Ohio.

Powhatan VFW Auxiliary services 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions to, Powhatan Emergency Squad 104 Mellott Street Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942.

 

Stoffell , Alice Leah Stoffell nee Wiggins

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2007

Alice Leah Stoffel age 81 of Canton, Ohio died Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center Canton, Ohio. She was born November 11, 1925 in Woodsfield, Ohio a daughter of the late Raymond Wiggins & Mildred Straight Wiggins.

She was a school teacher in the Stafford and Graysville Schools, Jackson

Middle School and also at Glenwood High School at Canton, Ohio. She was also a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Canton, member of the Eastern Star at Bolivar, and a member of the Pythian Sisters of Woodsfield.

Preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Erica & Andrea Stoffel.

She is survived by her husband: Preston Stoffel of Canton, Ohio, 1 son:

David Stoffel - Athens, Georgia, 1 brother: Delvin (Mary) Wiggins -

Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 niece: Sarah (Tim) Dolan - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 nephew: Bart (Joyce) Wiggins - Woodsfield, Ohio, Private Funeral Services where held Thursday March 1, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Susan Lehosky Officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Stoffell , Alice Leah Stoffell nee Wiggins

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2007

Alice Leah Stoffel age 81 of Canton, Ohio died Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center Canton, Ohio. She was born November 11, 1925 in Woodsfield, Ohio a daughter of the late Raymond Wiggins & Mildred Straight Wiggins. She was a school teacher in the Stafford and Graysville Schools, Jackson

Middle School and also at Glenwood High School at Canton, Ohio. She was also a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Canton, member of the Eastern Star at Bolivar, and a member of the Pythian Sisters of Woodsfield.

Preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Erica & Andrea Stoffel.

She is survived by her husband: Preston Stoffel of Canton, Ohio, 1 son: David Stoffel - Athens, Georgia, 1 brother: Delvin (Mary) Wiggins - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 niece: Sarah (Tim) Dolan - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 nephew: Bart (Joyce) Wiggins - Woodsfield, Ohio, Private Funeral Services where held Thursday March 1, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Susan Lehosky Officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Streight, Raymond Roger Streight

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 4, 2007

Raymond Roger Streight, 68, of County House Lane, Marietta, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday (June 2, 2007) in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born to the late Terry and Della O'Dessie Anderson Streight in Marshall County, W.Va. Raymond was a laborer for WASCO Workshop.

He is survived by brothers, Richard (Sue) Streight of Marietta, and David (Viola) Streight of New Matamoras; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home, 500 Fifth St., Marietta Chapel, with visitation two hours prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, 4525 S. 2300, East Salt Lake City, Utah 84117. Online condolences may be sent at www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Strickling, Junior (Ward) Strickling

Junior (Ward) Strickling, age 76 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Thursday at Barnesville Hospital. He was born June 10, 1931 in Woodsfield a son of the late Jesse Joshua Strickling and Emma Nevada McMullen Strickling.

Preceded in death by 1 brother: Jesse Strickling. He is survived by his wife: Jane Ackerman Strickling of Woodsfield, 3 sons: Robert (Linda) Strickling Houston, Texas, Steven Strickling San Bernadino, California, Richard (Debra) Strickling Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 1 daughter: Cheryl (Rick) Ricer Loveland, Ohio, 2 sisters: Cyrena Campbell Plant City, Florida, Helen Stone Plant City, Florida, 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Strickling was an extraordinary member of the community in his many roles as postman, fire chief, deputy sheriff, park and pool manager, and great friend to all. He taught the fireman s course in the area. Ward served in the Army at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and the Guard and Reserves in Woodsfield. He was Civil Defense Director during the Cold War. He enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, feeding the wildlife in his backyard and operating any piece of heavy machinery. His favorite trip was with the Boy Scouts in Philmont Scout and Explorer Ranch in New Mexico. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, and was considered Grandpa too many children in Woodsfield and beyond. He was a member of the St. Paul s United Church of Christ, the American Legion, the Forty and Eight, and the Rural Letter Carriers Associating. Ward touched the hearts and lives of anyone he encountered. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends. His family would like to thank the community for their kindness and support. Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday August 20, 2007 with Rev. Frank Lehosky officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Suter, Edna A. Suter nee Koher

Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, December 21, 2007

Suter, Edna A., 92, of State Route 7, Sardis, Ohio, died Thursday, December 20, 2007 at the residence of her daughter. She was born July 22, 1915 in Fly, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Gertrude (Ritchie) Koher.

She was a member of the Narrows Run Church of Christ in Sardis and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas B. Suter in 1998; two sisters, Martha Winkler and Bessie Wright; and a brother, Wilbur Koher.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy (Claude) Smith of Sardis; two grandsons, Jerry Smith of Sardis and Frankie (Becky) Smith of Lost Creek, WV; a great granddaughter, Kylee Smith of Clarksburg, WV; a step great grandson, Ryan; a step great granddaughter, Kayla; two step great-great- grandsons, Dominic and Isaac; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00pm with Evangelist Homer Salsbury officiating. Interment in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio.

 

Sutherland, Louis R. Sutherland

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 12, 2007

Louis R. Sutherland age 66 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday November 11, 2007 at his home. He was born April 30, 1941 in Woodsfield a son of the late Harry and Bessie Heft Sutherland of Woodsfield. He was retired from Ormet Corp. and was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his two sons: Louis Sutherland Jr., and David Sutherland. Nephew: Benjamin Kellogg of Florida.

He is survived by his loving family: Daughter: Tina Sutherland Hogue and husband Michael Hogue of Woodsfield, 2 Grandsons: Justin Hogue and Kole Hogue, 1 Granddaughter: Jessica Hooper, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Ether Sims and husband Bob Sims of Florida, Barbara Kellogg and husband John of Florida, Nephew: Michael Cole Langedorfer of Florida, Niece: Amy Kellogg of Florida.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday November 14, 2007 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik Officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Vigil Services 8:45 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

 

Swallie, Rodney Swallie

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 4, 2007

Rodney W. Swallie, 78, of 44479 State Route 78, Woodsfield, Ohio died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born at Boston, Ohio on September 3, 1928 a son of the late Perley and Mary Stephen Swallie.

He was a retired store room attendant at the Conalco Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio; a Protestant by faith; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Woodsfield, Ohio and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Swallie; two sisters, Beulah Sall and Dorothy Copeland.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Florence Hamilton Swallie whom he married on December 19, 1953; one son: Steven W. Swallie of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: George Swallie of Boston, Ohio and one granddaughter: Tiffany Swallie of Columbus, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2007. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio with full military

graveside services by the Belmont Veterans Council.

 

Sylvester, Francis Carlton Sylvester

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 26, 2007

Francis C. Sylvester, age 84 of Woodsfield, Ohio departed his earthly home on Thursday October 25, 2007 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center Wheeling, W.Va. and entered his eternal home to be with his Lord forever. He was born December 27, 1922 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee a son the late Robert L. and Nola Wall Sylvester. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield for 49 years serving as a deacon and other areas of service to his Lord. He retired in 1985 from Ormet Corporation after 28 years of loyal service.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother: Charles Sylvester, daughter: Carolyn Harper and great grandson: Jordan Arbogast.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years Sudie Coker Sylvester of Woodsfield, daughter: Mary Garber - Decorah, Iowa, son: Robert (Connie) Sylvester - Colleyville, Texas, sister: Mary Josephine Hair - Richmond, Indiana, 3 grandsons: Casey Garber, Andrew Sylvester, and Greg (Sandy) Harper, 2 granddaughters: Kim (Mike) Humphry, and Sara (Tim) Liff, 2 great grandchildren: Mallory Liff, and Hannah Humphry.

Friends received from 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday October 28, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield with Rev. Steve Hopkins officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43214.

 

Taylor, Carol I. Taylor

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 2, 2007

WOOSTER - Carol I. Taylor, 71, of Wooster died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at West View Manor Retirement Community.

She was a 1953 graduate of New Matamoras High School.

Private services will be at West View Manor, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens

 

Thomas, Cecil S. Thomas

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, September

SUMTER, S.C. - Cecil S. Thomas, 92, widower of Evelyn M. Thomas, died Sunday (Sept. 9, 2007) at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was born March 24, 1915, in Rinards Mill, Ohio, a son of the late Earnest and Laura Ridgeway Thomas. He was a barber who owned Heyrock Barber Shop and Devola Barber Shop. He was an outstanding civic leader, president of the Marietta School Board, an active member of the Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ in Marietta. While in Sumter, he was an active member of the Plaza Church of Christ, where he was a deacon.

Survivors are one son, David Smith Thomas and his wife, Dottie, of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; one daughter, Diane Thomas Leasure of Kennesaw, Ga.; one brother, Harold Thomas of Wheeling, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Michael C. Thomas and Lauren K. Thomas, both of Nashua, N.H.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Clair Thomas.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plaza Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1385, Sumter, S.C. 29151. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.bullockfuneralhome.com . The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements

 

Thomas, Judith Ann Thomas nee Bowen

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 30, 2007

SARDIS - Judith Ann Bowen Thomas, 67, of Main Street, Sardis, (formerly of Marietta) died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2007) in Sardis.

She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Sardis, the daughter of the late Bernard D. and Sarah I. Smittle Bowen. She was a retired waitress at the Riverview Restaurant in Fly, Ohio, and a member of the Sardis Church of Christ and the Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ in Marietta.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Bowen; and a brother-in-law, Buddy Harr.

Survivors include two daughters, Anita (Chris) Adams of Marietta, and Kathy (Sammy) Grimes of Sardis; two sisters, Phyllis Johnson, Karen (Wayne) Rouse; a brother, Denver D. (Sharon) Bowen, all of Sardis; a granddaughter, Teressa Bailey; two grandsons, Corey Adams and Casey Adams; a great-granddaughter, Emily Grace Bailey; and nieces and nephews, Mark, Meleah, Meskal, Jill, Gina, Robbie, Clint, Chris, Matt, Amy, Will, Buddy Ray, James, Daniel and Stephen.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St., Sardis, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday with Evangelist Marvin Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery where graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Judith Thomas to Grisell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 5, Sardis, Ohio 43946. Sympathy expressions may be left at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

 

Thomas, Melanie K. Thomas nee Cross

Grisell Online Obituaries, New Martinsville, W.Va., dated, April 4, 2007

Thomas, Melanie K., 58, of Bares Run Road, Hannibal, Ohio, formerly of New Martinsville, WV, died Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. She was born January 12, 1949 in Wetzel County, WV, the daughter of the late Cecil and Nellie Hutchinson Cross. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Donald Cross.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Thomas; four sons, Rex (Christina) Thomas of Gauley Bridge, WV, Jimmie (Suzanne) Thomas of Houston, TX, William (Shelia) Thomas of Clarington, Ohio, and Charles (Michelle) Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Derrell Cross of Pigeon Forge, TN and Leroy Cross of New Martinsville; four sisters, Evelyn McCullough of Puducah, KY, Janna Dennis and Ramona Loy, both of New Martinsville, and Luella Wyatt of Cadiz, KY; and eight grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Ernst officiating. Interment in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio.

 

Thompson, Eileen E. Thompson nee Carpenter

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 17, 2007

Eileen E. Thompson, 85, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio (formerly of Summerfield, Ohio) died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the nursing home.

She was born on February 19, 1922 near Calais, Ohio a daughter of the late Ottie and Goldie (Carpenter) Carpenter. She was a homemaker; a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio and a member of the Catholic Women's Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roman Thompson on April 5, 1969; three brothers, Virgil, Lee and Woodrow Carpenter and one grandson, Rick Dimmerling.

Surviving are two daughters: Darlene Dimmerling and husband Marvin of Summerfield, Ohio and Diane Carpenter and husband Mick of Summerfield, Ohio; one son: Virgil Thompson and his wife Jane of Summerfield, Ohio; two brothers: Bay Carpenter of Louisville, Ohio and Ray Carpenter of Batesville, Ohio; one sister: Ruth Betts of Barnesville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Samuel Saprano as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle, Ohio. Vigil services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Thompson, Helen Reed Thompson nee O'Brien

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 15, 2007

Helen Reed Thompson, 89, of Wilmington, North Carolina died June 12, 2007 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on September 17, 1917, a daughter of the late John and Blanche Triplett O'Brien. She attended Cape Fear Presbyterian Church. Helen was a wonderful mother and loyal friend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Reed; her second husband, Paul Thompson; two brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by three daughters: Kathryn Grace of California, Barbara Hyatt and her husband Clyde of Wilmington, North Carolina, Mary Margaret Hill and her husband Dale of Louisiana; two brothers: Charles O'Brien and John D. O'Brien; two sisters: Ann Bossman and Edna Grendell; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren and special friend, Nancy Hyatt of Latta, South Carolina.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2007 at the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, Fulda, Ohio. Inurnment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cape Fear Presbyterian Church Youth Program, 2606 Newkirk Ave., Wilmington, North Carolina 28412. Arrangements by Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Thorn, Jo Ellen Thorn nee Miller

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated January 11, 2007

Jo Ellen Thorn, 64, formerly a resident of Goose Run Rd., Marietta, and Wedgefield, S.C., died Jan. 7, 2007, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1942 in Harlem, Montana, a daughter of Clyde and Ruby Southwick Miller. She had been employed by SAFE Federal Credit Union, retiring in 1999.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Riddle; two sons, Robert (Lori) Thorn of Atlanta, Ga., Scott (Tiva) Thorn of Sumter, SC; three granddaughters, Brittany, Sabrina and Kristan Thorn; a brother, Milton Miller of Clifton, Co.; special cousin Florence Allen, and many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Iona Buck; a brother Jay Miller, and a half sister, Teeny Richmond.

Friends will be received after 2 p.m. at McClure-Schafer-Langford Funeral Home, Marietta, where funeral services will be held Jan. 11, at 10. a.m., with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Monroe County.

 

Tisher, Vernon Packy Tisher

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, December 17, 2007

Tisher, Vernon "Packy", 81, Bares Run Road, Sardis, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007 while playing cards with friends.

He was born January 20, 1926 in Clarington, Ohio, the son of the late Wesley and Freda Ann (Ensinger) Tisher.

Packy was a steelworker at Ormet Corporation and a farmer. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Sardis, the American Legion Post 760 in Hannibal, Ohio, Zion Grange #2242, USWA Local #5724, and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary Tisher; three sons, Paul (Susan) Tisher of Barnesville, Ohio, Terry (Janice) Tisher of Hannibal, Ohio; and Jeff Tisher of Clarington, Ohio; a daughter, Sue (Ron) Riser of Jerusalem, Ohio; seven granddaughters, Dani and Chad Greenlee of Hannibal, Kim and Scott Goldy of Rockford, IL, Stephanie and Tyrone English of Jerusalem, Hollie Tisher of Lewisville, Nikki and Jim Greenwood of Shadyside, Ohio; Jessica and Sarah Tisher of Barnesville; and five great grandchildren, Garett and Gracie Greenlee, Tae and Tryson English, and Haylee Greenwood.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-9pm and on Wednesday from 11am until time of service at 1:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, with Rev. Donald Hitchcock officiating.

Military services will be conducted at the funeral home by the Hannibal American Legion.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549.

 

Tonkovich, JoAnn Tonkovich nee Applegarth

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, October 26, 1890

TONKOVICH, JoAnn, 72, of Ferry Landing Road, Shadyside, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. JoAnn was born March 6, 1935, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late David and Mildred Tittle Applegarth. She was a retired caregiver from the Moundsville Senior Citizens Center and a Methodist by faith.

Two brothers, Bill and D.D. Applegarth preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Rudy Tonkovich; a son, Norman King Jr. of Triadelphia, W.Va.; four daughters, Tina (George) VanGosen of Bridgeport, Ohio, Theresa King of Wheeling, Tamara "Tamie" (Jim) Hilliard of Washington, Pa., and Twila (Dana) Stanley of Glen Dale W.Va.; a stepdaughter, Teresa (Dennis) Huffman of Shadyside; a stepson, James R. "Pete" Tonkovich of Sardis, Ohio; a brother, Jack (Louise) Applegarth of Odessa, Texas; and two sisters, Cindy (Bob) Snider of Martins Ferry, and Charlene (Rick) Baumann of Torrance, Calif.

Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio, where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday with Pastor Cindy Murphy officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Pt., Ohio. JoAnn cared about animals. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Animal Shelter, 12th St., Moundsville, WV 26041. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

Tubaugh, Donald Tubaugh

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 23, 2007

Donnie Tubaugh, 42, Beallsville, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 as the result of a house fire. He was born Dec. 16, 1964 in Barnesville, a son of Myrna Lough Tubaugh and the late Richard Tubaugh.

Surviving in addition to his mother of Beallsville, are three daughters: Donna and Laura and their mother, Debbie, of Columbus and Kristin; two brothers, Allan (Nancy) Tubaugh of Marietta and Rick (Tina) Tubaugh of Beallsville; one sister, Renee (Keith) Beymer of Dayton; his partner, Ms. Judit Bach of Columbus.

Friends may call Wednesday at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville from 4 p.m., until time of funeral service at 8 p.m. Interment will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., in Jerusalem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to, Myrna Tubaugh, 52846 SR 26, Beallsville, Ohio 43716.

 

Ullman, Ralph E. Ullman

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 9, 2007

Ralph E. Ullman, 87, of 38585 State Route 26, Graysville, Ohio passed away Monday, April 09, 2007 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born at Rinard Mills, Ohio on September 6, 1919 a son of the late William and Elizabeth Payne Ullman.

He was a graduate of Graysville High School, Graysville, Ohio and a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio where he received his bachelors and masters degrees in education. He was a retired teacher, coach and school administrator in the Monroe County Schools with 32 years of service. He was a member of the Graysville United Methodist Church, Graysville, Ohio where he served as trustee and parsonage trustee; a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II.; a member and past master of the Stafford Lodge #300 F&A.M.; a member of the Graysville Grange #2681 where he served as a past master and overseer; a charter member and current President of the Graysville and Community Volunteer Fire Dept.; currently serving as President and Trustee of the Was Polled Hereford Association; member of the Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association; a member of the American Polled Hereford Association; a member of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce; a member and Treasurer of the Monroe County Republican Executive Committee; a member of the Monroe County Extension Advisory Committee; a member of the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association; the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the National Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Vera Piatt Ullman whom he married on September 21, 1940; one son: Larry (Donna) Ullman of Graysville, Ohio; one daughter: Karen (Robert) Marks of Cambridge, Ohio; one sister: Olive Pool of Beverly, Ohio; three grandchildren: Keith (Christina) Ullman of Graysville, Ohio, Tammy (Kevin) Howell of Rinard Mills, Ohio and Kimberly Marks of Cambridge, Ohio; five great grandchildren: Michael Ullman, Jonathan Ullman, Latosha Howell, Tyler Howell and Cole Howell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Ullman.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 with Grange services at 8:00 p.m. and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007 with Masonic services at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rev. Madlynne Webber officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Ullman, Ruby M. Ullman nee Cline

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 25, 2007

Ruby M. Ullman, 80, of Lancaster Street, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday (May 23, 2007) at the West Penn Burn Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born Nov. 17, 1926, in Rinard Mills, to the late Oscar E. and Addie Brown Cline. She was an active member of the Reno Christian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Reno Christian Church Red Hat Society. On Sept. 17, 1947, she married Raymond H. Ullman, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1993.

Surviving are her daughter, Marianne Carter Mason; grandson, Bradford Carter; and great-grandson, Zachary Mason, all of Parkersburg. Also surviving are sister, Ruth E. Cline of Marietta; brother, Ward Cline of Bloomfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from noon Monday until the hour of the service.

 

Underwood, Floyd E. Underwood

Toothman Online Obituaries, Jacobsburg, Ohio, dated, August 26, 2007

Floyd E. Underwood, 79, of Key-Bellaire Rd., died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire.

He was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio in 1928, a son of the late George Washington "Leroy" Underwood and Mary Evelyn Underwood.

Floyd was a retired employee of the Ormet Corporation where he worked for 25 years. He was a former coal miner. He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Ormet Retirees.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers,

Arthur, Harold, Louis and Ralph Underwood; seven sisters, twins, Beatrice

and Bernice Underwood; Edna Hines, Grace Saffell, Mary Homan, Alice

Bumgardner and Ruth V. Johnson.

Floyd is survived by his wife Lila Mae Corbett Underwood; four sons, Donley and Dennis both of Boyd Ridge, Bellaire Randy of Jacobsburg and Rodney of Key Ridge, Bellaire; a brother, Robert of Delaware; a sister, Alberta Shaw of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Christopher "Don", Nathan "Brock", Amy, Randy Jr. and Josh.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nellie Millhouse and Charlie Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

 

Urbanek, Tony Urbanek

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 5, 2007

Tony Urbanek Jr. age 57 of Marietta, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday May 5, 2007 at his home. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio July 4, 1949 a son of the late Tony and Pauline Mlakar Urbanek Sr. He was a Coal Miner.

Preceded in death by 1 son: Joseph Wesley Urbanek - 1977, and one infant sister.

He is survived by his wife: Laura Urbanek - Marietta, Ohio, 1 daughter: Paula (Matt) Frank - Columbus, Ohio, 1 son: Ralph Urbanek - Lewisville, Ohio, 1 step daughter: Danielle Zaayer - Marietta, Ohio, 1 brother: Frank Urbanek - West Lafayette, Ohio, 4 sisters: Mary (James) Doty - Dalton, Ohio, Frances (Luther) Burke - Woodsfield, Ohio, Patricia (Paul) Mathews - Dalton, Ohio, Jenny Alleman - North Lima, Ohio, 7 grandchildren.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday May 8, 2007. Interment in the Goudy Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Van Dyne, Minnie L Van Dyne nee Mayhugh

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, September 26, 2007

VAN DYNE, Minnie L., 88, of East Captina Highway, Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Monday, September 24, 2007, in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire.

She was born in Beallsville, Ohio on April 19, 1919, a daughter of the late Alfred and Martha Sears Mayhugh. Minnie was a homemaker; and a member of the Church of Christ in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. VanDyne, Sr.; a great-grandson, Jamie Lee Cline; and a son-in-law, John Ondrejko.

She is survived by her children, Fred D. (Helen) VanDyne, Jr. of Powhatan Point, Larry (Sarah) VanDyne of Lebanon Church, Va., Homer (Betty)VanDyne of Beallsville, Harold (Darlene) VanDyne of Jacobsburg, Alan Vandyne of Columbus, Ohio, Juanita (George) Graham of Powhatan Point, Charlotte (Don) Smith of Mather, Pa., Carol Ondrejko of Clinton, Mo., and Barbara (Charles) Smith of Barnesville; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with Brother Jeff Gallaher officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Point Vol. Fire

Dept.

 

Waligura, Genalda L. Waligura nee Wright

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 2, 2007

Genelda L. Waligura, 68, of Ferry Street, Clarington, Ohio, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born June 1, 1939 in Clarington, the daughter of the late Edward and Laura Delbrugge Wright. She was a retired nurse for Dr. A. J. Antalis; a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #533 in Clarington; a former mayor of Clarington; and attended Immanuel United Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Wright.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Waligura; two sons: Joey (Tamie) Waligura of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and David Waligura of Clarington; a daughter, Stacy Waligura of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Kent Wright of Woodsfield, Ohio; a sister, Sharon Liskanich of Powhatan Point, Ohio; four grandchildren: Jessica Waligura, David, Cloey and Matthew Dickens; and a great-grandson, Alex Waligura.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

 

Wallace, Lydia Emma Wallace nee Haught

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 27, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - Lydia Emma Haught Wallace, 88, of Riverpark Manor, New Matamoras, passed away Wednesday (April 25, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1918, a daughter of Comer Elijah Haught and Mary Dora Tice Haught. On March 5, 1942, she was married to Russel Lee Wallace, who preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1994.

Lydia is survived by her children, Beverly (Dave) Carpenter of New Matamoras, Gary (Sally) Wallace of Six Lakes, Mich., and Bill (Susan) Wallace of Marietta; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Pearl Smith; and brothers, Dale Haught and Frank Haught.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one infant sister, Fay Marie Haught.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Knob Church with the Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Knob Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lydia Wallace Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

 

Weckbacher, Garald Weckbacher

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 19, 2007

Garald Weckbacher age 86 of St. Rt. 537 Rinard Mills, Ohio died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center. He was born in Monroe County Ohio December 26, 1920 a son of the late John Weckbacher and Mary Clover Kinkade Weckbacher.

He was retired from the B.F. Goodrich Company, Marietta, Ohio, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, and member of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept. Garald loved going to auctions, social functions at the Bethel Community Center,

and spending time with family and friends.

Preceded in death by two brothers: Martin and Johnny, and one sister, Arlene (Sis) Cline.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Marshall Weckbacher who he married July 3, 1948 of Rinards Mills, 2 daughters: Bonnie (Bill) Knowlton - Graysville, Ohio, Rita (Mark) Spence - Marietta, Ohio, 3 grandchildren: Missy Knowlton and fianc Walter Dean, Keith (Danetta) Knowlton, and April Spence, 3 great grandchildren: Hunter & Emily Knowlton, Cole Dilts.

Friends received from (2-9) p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday November 21, 2007 with Kent Parks officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ perpetual care cemetery fund.

 

Weckbacher, Katherine I. Weckbacher nee Lindamood

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 16, 2007

Katherine I. "Kathy" Weckbacher, 62, of 31899 Long Run Road, Sycamore Valley, Ohio died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at her home. She was born at Marietta, Ohio on August 11, 1944 a daughter of Ralph Lindamood who survives of Massillon, Ohio and the late Pearl Ayers Lindamood.

She was a homemaker and a member of Creighton Ridge Church of Christ

near Sycamore Valley, Ohio where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was also former 4-H advisor and also enjoyed cooking for the family and entertaining her friends.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Dean E. Weckbacher whom she married on August 21, 1965; two daughters: Kim (Fred) Ramon of Zion Springs, Utah and Robin (Richard) Markey of Lower Salem, Ohio; two sons: Kevin (Ida) Weckbacher of Woodsfield, Ohio and Nathan (Jennifer) Weckbacher of Graysville, Ohio; one brother: Donald (Paula) Lindamood of Sanford, Florida; her stepmother: Marjorie Lindamood of Massillon, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Casey Phillips, Shawna Phillips, Brandon Markey, Caitlyn Markey, Latosha Weckbacher, Nicholas Weckbacher, Remington Weckbacher and Riley Weckbacher.

In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by one infant

brother, Ralph Ronnie Lindamood, Jr.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route

78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007 with Ronald Rossiter officiating. Burial will follow in the Creighton Ridge

Cemetery, near Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Community Center, c/o Irene Clift, 31001 Little Injun Road, Lower Salem, Ohio 45745 or to the

Washington County Hospice and Home Health, 210 Seventh Street, Suite 300, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

 

Weddle, Albert Woodrow Weddle

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated March 16, 2007

Albert Woodrow "Woody" Weddle age 87 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday March 16, 2007 at his home. He was born in Topnich, Washington October 3, 1919 a son of the late William A. Weddle & Dorcas Febus Weddle. He retired from the Monroe County Highway Department and was a U.S. Veteran. He was a Member of the Greenbrier Methodist Church, Monroe County Horseman's Association and was a life long Farmer.

Preceded in death by 1 sister: Ida Mae Piatt, 7 brothers: William(Bill) Weddle, Forrest E. (Frostie) Weddle, Emerson (Sam) Weddle, Elmer Weddle, Lemuel Weddle, Alvis Weddle, and Wiley Weddle.

He is survived by his wife: Theica Cline Weddle of Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 sons: Glenn (Judy) Weddle - Woodsfield, Ohio, Boyd (Mandy) Weddle - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Barbara (Richard) Magyar - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 brothers: Paul (Evelyn) Weddle - Graysville, Ohio, Ray (Judy) Weddle - Woodsfield, Ohio, David (Bonnie) Weddle - Toledo, Ohio, 4 sisters: Jane Kinney - Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Eleanor Day - Millersburg, Ohio, Mary Hines - Corbin, Kentucky, Beryl (Gerald) Christman, Woodsfield, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday March19, 2007 with Keith Jones Officiating. Interment in the Jericho Cemetery near Brownville, Ohio. Online condolences may be express online at www.bauerturner.com

 

Weddle, Paul S. Weddle

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 19, 2007

Paul S. Weddle, 86, of 38400 Straightfork Road, Graysville, Ohio died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born July 24, 1921 at Jericho, Ohio a son of the late William Arthur and Dorcas Lola Febus Weddle. He retired from the River Gas Company with 28 years of service as a field crew leader and was an auctioneer for the Weddle-Bigley-Christy Auctions for 70 years; a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II.; a member of the Greenbrier United Methodist Church; a member of the Stafford Lodge #300 F.&A.M.; a former member of the Monroe County Airport Authority and was an avid coon hunter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Piatt; eight brothers, Samuel E., William H., Forrest E., Lemuel, Wiley, Elmer, Alvis and Woodrow Weddle.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Piatt Weddle whom he married on February 1, 1947, three daughters: Janice (Dennie) Burchett of Marietta, Ohio, Joice (Terry) Hupp of Cambridge, Ohio and Joanne Salge of Corpus Christi, Texas; four sisters: Jane Kenney of Pennsylvania, Mary Hines of Corbin, Kentucky, Eleanor Day of Millersburg, Ohio and Beryl Christman of Woodsfield, Ohio; two brothers: Dave Weddle of Curtis, Ohio and Ray Weddle of Woodsfield, Ohio; five grandchildren: Jason Bigley, Abby Salge, Lesley Salge, Paul Salge and Ashley Hupp; one great granddaughter: Kesselyn Bigley; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2007 at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rusty Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville, Ohio. Masonic services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Graysville United Methodist Church, c/o Tina Loch, 38894 S.R. 26, Graysville, Ohio 45734 or to the Greenbrier United Methodist Church, c/o Bonnie Forni, 650 Dye's Ridge Road, New Matamoras, OH 45767.

 

Weidetz, Rose A. Weidetz nee Hoffman

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 30, 2007

Rose A. (Hoffman) Weidetz, 85, formerly of Seabrights Lane, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, June 29, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martins Ferry. She was born May 4, 1922 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Edgar and Freda (Gunther) Hoffman. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Yacht Club both of Martins Ferry.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn A. Gibson; four sisters: Bernice Halverson, Mary Ellen Swearingen, Elizabeth Harvey, and Freda Ferguson; and three brothers: Fr. Edgar Hoffman, Fred Hoffman and Francis Hoffman.

Surviving are her husband Alvin L. Weidetz, Sr., a son Alvin L. (Lil) Weidetz, Jr. of Pensacola, Fla., two daughters Linda Schultz of Martins Ferry and Carolyn (David) Todd of Woodsfield, Ohio, and six grandchildren Alvania Thompson, Michelle Bryant, Alvin Weidetz III, Erik Schultz, Jennifer Schultz, and David L. Todd, III; and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Sunday 12 to 3 and 6 and 8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio where services will be held Monday, July 2, 2007 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas A. Magary officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Rosary devotions will be recited Sunday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

 

Wells, Freda Mae Wells nee Pittman

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, March 26, 2007

Freda Mae Wells, 96 of The Beckett House, New Concord, formerly of Boden Road, died March 25, 2007 following a brief illness. She was born, August 28, 1910 in New Castle, Ohio, daughter of the late Stephen & Rebecca Lois (Jenewein) Pittman. She graduated in 1929 from Beallsville High School. She married Ross V. Wells, February 29, 1936. She was a loving housewife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She went to work at ''The Guernsey Memorial'' which is now SEORMC for 18 years and retired at the age of 73. She was a member of The Church of Christ on Clairmont Avenue.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, Ross V. Wells; sons, Glenn V. Wells and Robert M. Wells; grandson, Gerald Wells and a great-grandson, Jacob Matthew Dunn; sisters, Hazel Winland and Mildred Finley, 1 niece Betty Rogers, 1 great-niece Janet Matthews.

She is survived by 3 children, Lois Mae (Benny) Knight, Shirley Ann (Stan) Hutchins, and Jay Stephen Wells, daughter-in-laws, Jo Anne Wells and Joyce Wells, 12 grandchildren, Zane Vernon Wells, Tiffany Anne (Jeffrey) Kovalik, James (Kay) Wells, Ray (Denise) Wells, Sharon Wells, Bridgett (David) Stewart, Karen (Richard) Pizzuti, Sean Kennedy, Renee Williams, Betsy Knight, Brandon Wells and David Wells, 1 step grandson Jamie Hutchins and 1 step grandaughter Erica Rivera, 11 great grand children, Allison Kovalik, Kyle Wells, Julia Wells, Nichole Wells, Heather Wells, Michael Boulding, Olivia Pizzuti, Taylor Kennedy, Chelesa Kennedy, Erica Kennedy, Brandi Kennedy and 2 step-great grandchildren, Cailey and Erin Hutchins, a brother-in-law, Donald Finley, 2 nephews, Mark Finley, James (Dorothy) Wells, nieces Mary Jane (Kenneth) Kenworthy, Linda (Roy) Smith and 2 great nieces, Judy (David) Culp and Tara (David) Bebesi, 1 great nephew, Aaron Finley

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 29 2007 from 5 to 8pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home with the service on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 11:00am. Evang. Bruce Daughterty will officiate the service with burial following in Northwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey at 9711 East Pike Rd., Cambridge, Ohio 43725.

 

White, Lura E. White nee Myers

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 22, 2007

ZANESVILLE - Lura E. White of Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville (formerly of New Matamoras), died at 11:55 p.m. Monday (May 21, 2007).

She was born Aug. 12, 1922, in Duncan Falls to Emma and Homer Myers. She was a graduate of Philo High School. She was employed by the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., for several years and Olin Corporation and Consolidated Aluminum at Hannibal, Ohio, for over 25 years. She was a memberof American Legion Post 029 and VFW Post 1058. She was a Methodist by faith.

Surviving are several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and brothers,Clyde, Dorrence, and Ralph Myers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel. Entombment will be in East Lawn Mausoleum. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hadley Funeral Home, 1021 Pike St., Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

 

Wiley, Marvin E. "Pudge" Wiley, Sr.

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, January 16, 2007

Wiley, Marvin E. "Pudge" Sr., 61, of North State Rt. 2, New Martinsville, WV, formerly of Clarington, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born August 5, 1945 in Jerusalem, Ohio, the son of the late James Russell and Helen Tiber Wiley. He was a laborer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and William L. Wiley; and a sister, Susan Penzarroni.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams Wiley, two sons, Marvin (Gloria) Wiley, Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio and Jesse James Wiley of New Martinsville; two daughters, Sherry (Butch) Lallathin of Lewisville, Ohio and Beverly Everett of Lafayette, LA; two brothers, Henry Wiley of Clarington and James Wiley Jr.; four sisters, Velma (Robert) Gallagher of Parkersburg, Marie (Earl) Miller and Sandra Dodd, both of Clarington, and Judy (Jim) Davis of Jonesboro, Ark; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio where funeral services will be Friday at 11:00am with Minister Keith Jones officiating. Interment to follow in Clarington Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted.

 

Williams, Gerald E. Williams

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, November 26, 2007

LOWER SALEM - Gerald Elmer "Shine" Williams, 80, of Noble County 30, Lower Salem, near Germantown, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 24, 2007) at the Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on Aug. 19, 1927, in Noble County, Ohio, to Clyde T. and Florence E. Ball Williams.

He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ near Harriettsville. He graduated from Elk Local Schools at Harriettsville in 1945, then joined the service and served in Germany during World War II. He retired from Marietta Structures in 1992 with 47 years of service. He loved to farm.

On Aug. 13, 1947, he married Viola M. Erb, who preceded him in death on Sept. 19, 1993.

He is survived by a son, Larry (Janey) Williams of Rinard Mills, Ohio; three daughters, Doris (Lee) Kehl of Marietta, Pamela (Larry) Kehl of Belpre and Lisa (Michael) Chambers of Lower Salem; five grandsons, Steven Kehl, Tim (Jessica) Williams, Jamie (Denise) Williams, Daniel (Jill) Chambers and Adam Chambers and his fianc e, Jodi Bishop; three granddaughters, Patricia Kehl, Jennifer Ruth and Suzy (Dale) Schofield; and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Mark (Evelyn) Williams of Marietta; three sisters-in-law, Francis Williams of New Middletown, Glenor Williams of Caldwell, and Bettie Lou Erb of Akron; one brother-in-law, Larry (Vicki) Johnson of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Harper and Norma Cline; and six brothers, Dale, James,

Charles, Franklin, Walten and Rayfiel Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Diann O'Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery with full military rites. Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

 

Williams, James Leroy Williams Sr.

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 3, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS - James Leroy Williams Sr., 67, of Brownsville Road, New Matamoras, changed his address to be with the Lord at 2:28 p.m. Friday (Feb. 2, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 31, 1939, in Grandview Township, to Gilbert and Rose Joy Williams. He had worked as a truck driver for Landmark and went to work as a coal miner for North American Coal Mine where he retired. He was a Baptist by faith and had attended the Par Hill Community Church. He like to fish and cut firewood and act as a role model to his grandchildren. On July 17, 1957, he married Shirley Erb, who survives with seven children, Carol Smith (Jim McCoy), Bill Williams (Sherry), Tim Williams (Jeri), Diane Gore, Stephanie Williams (fianc , Robert Frost), all from New Matamoras, and Rebecca Dye (Charlie), James Williams Jr. (Alinda) from Florida.

Grandchildren surviving are Brian Smith, Kristin Dye, James Williams III, Susan Williams, Valeria Williams, Katina Bowersock, Mitchell Williams, Cody Williams, Jason Gore, Lionel Gore, and Joshua Gore. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, McKenzi and Tanner Smith, Gaige and Alexia Bowersock, and Riley Murphy. He is also survived by stepgrandchildren, Heather Dunn, Alan Hinton, Chuckie Hinton, and Laura Lamp; and great-grandchildren Meranda, Shay, and Lea Dunn, Ben, Bradley, Emily, CJ, and Elsie Hinton, and Chandler, Mattie, Zane and Taylor Lamp; one half sister, Gladys Hood; and four nephews, Jimmy and Ed Henderhan and Jack and Edward Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Sue; and a grandson, Charlie Dye Jr. Also preceding him in death were brothers Home and John Earl Williams and a sister, Elma Henderhan.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with David Beaver officiating. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 1 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the service.

 

Williams, Sandra K. Williams nee Opatrny

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, December 12, 2007

WILLIAMS, Sandra K., 57, of Jerusalem, Ohio, passed away December 4, 2007. She was born June 1, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of Eva Margaret Susac Opatrny and the late Frank James Opatrny.

Sandra was a nurse for 30 years.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Opatrny.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sisters, Elaine Gacek and Cathy Opatrny; a son, Frank K. Vogelsang; daughter, Ailsa Vogelsang; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Sandra's wishes, her body was donated to the Ohio State University for research.

A celebration of Sandra's life will be held at her home on Saturday,

December 15, 2007, beginning at 10 a.m.

 

Williamson, Paul T. Williamson

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 5, 2007

Paul Theodore Williamson 84, of 115 Sunset Lane, Marietta, died at his home at 1:15 p.m. Saturday (March 3, 2007). He was born Sept. 2, 1922, at Archers Fork, Washington County, Ohio, to the late Ray Taylor Williamson and Effie O. Adams Williamson. He served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 13, 1942, until Feb. 12, 1946. He was in battles in central Europe and had his combat infantryman badge, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Victory Medal World War II and Good Conduct Medal. He was in Germany on VE day. He returned to Marietta and married Stella Armann of Powhatan Point, Ohio, on Dec. 13, 1946, and they were married for 58 years before she died Dec. 22, 2004. He worked for Marietta Ignition for over 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of American Legion Post 64 and V.F.W. Post 5108, both of Marietta.

He is survived by one sister, June Fritsche; one niece, Alisa Fritsche; two nephews, Neil Fritsche (Deborah), all of Marietta, and Gale Fritsche of New Jersey; and a sister-in-law, Beth Armann and her daughter, April. Paul's last years were blessed by the companionship and care of Sandi and Damon Medeiros.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta, with Pastor Damon Medeiros officiating and burial with full military honors by American Legion Post 64 and V.F.W. Post 5108 to follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marietta Home Nursing and Hospice, 210 N. Seventh St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.

 

Wines, Edna Marie Wines nee Belt

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, August 17, 2007

WINES, Edna Marie, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Thursday, at her home. Edna was born September 4, 1916 in Woodsfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Thomas Belt and Mary Missouri Wise Belt. Edna was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Wines; a daughter, Donna Corbitt; an infant son, William Edward Wines; a sister, Anna Belt; and brothers, Kenneth, Clyde, Charles, and Thomas Belt.

Surviving are daughters, Delores Farrabee of Bethesda, Margaret Lemonds of Tenn., and Janis Striker of Barnesville; sons, David Wines of Bethesda, Charles Wines of Martins Ferry, and Richard Wines of W.Va.; 17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 11 great- great- grandchildren.

Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, where services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Burial in Davis Cemetery Bellaire, Ohio.

 

Winkler, Elva Winkler nee McKelvey

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 23, 2007

Elda L. Winkler, 83, of Clarington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born April 25, 1923 in Round Bottom, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Reef McKelvey. She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer A. Winkler in 1997; three brothers: Charles (Bus), Harold and James McKelvey; four sisters: Wanda Schindler, Elsie Bertshy, Betty Marty and Dorothy Bryant.

Surviving are three sons: Vernon Winkler and fiancee', Beverly Grubb, Jerusalem, Ohio, Robert (Carolyn) Winkler, Clarington, and Thomas (Alberta) Winkler, Clarington, Ohio; one daughter, Vickie (Andy) Volick, Clarington, Ohio; one brother, Diamond (Edith) McKelvey, Belmont, Ohio and one sister, Martha Kerns, Clarington, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2007 with Pastor Donald Hitchcock officiating. Burial follows in the Zion Memorial Gardens, Sardis, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Memorial Gardens Perpetual Care Fund. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com

 

Winland, John Winland

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 25, 2007

John D. Winland, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Monday, April 23, 2007 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1941 in Hopedale, Ohio, son of the late James and Mary (Corbin) Winland. He was a truck driver with Kramer Trucking; a member of Hendrysburg Methodist Church and an Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Fogle and a brother, Jacob Winland.

Surviving are his wife, April (Talkington) Winland; two daughters: Kendra (Chris) Lamers of Pleasant City and Jennifer Winland of Quaker City; four granddaughters; three brothers: Joseph F. Winland and Isiah F. Winland, both of Barnesville and Thomas M. (Katie) Winland of Ravenna; four sisters: Judy Strauss and Rosemary Winland, both of Barnesville, Jessie Winland of Dover and Debbie Winland of Ravenna.

Visitation, Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., with services at 11 a.m., Friday at Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio, with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery

 

Wolf, Lucille M. Wolf nee Moore

The Intelligencer, Wheeling, W.Va., dated, April 6, 2007

WOLF, Lucille M. "Luke," 82, of Glouster, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. She was born April 13, 1924, in Lima, Ohio; the daughter of the late Arthur Ellis and Nora Lee Quinn Moore. She was the wife of the late James D. Wolf; a member and past President of the Woodsfield V.F.W. Post No. 5303 Ladies Auxiliary; the Director of the Voice of Democracy; a member of the Woodsfield American Legion Post No. 87; and the Woodsfield Order of Eastern Star Thea Chapter 268.

She is survived by a sister, Louise Buchanan of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Jody Moore of Glouster and Charlene (Art) Smith of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Wolf; two brothers, Ed and Arthur Moore; and one sister, Genelle Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, with John Wright officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Contributions can be made to the Woodsfield V.F.W. Post No. 5303, 112 North Sycamore Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216. A comforting message may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.

 

Woodby, Lavina Carpenter Woodby nee Wise

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 25, 2007

Lavina D. Carpenter Woodby, 74, of 49960 Old Infirmary Road, Sarahsville, Ohio died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio. She was born near Calais, Ohio on October 7, 1933 a daughter of the late John and Kathryn Wehr Wise. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold G. Carpenter on March 11, 1981; her second husband, Herbert Woodby on February 4, 2004; two sisters, Shirley Leach and Sara Snyder; five brothers, Robert, Sylvan, Kenneth, Paul and John Jr. Wise.

Surviving are three daughters: Debra Carpenter of Belle Valley, Ohio, Sharon (Jeff) Cline of Summerfield, Ohio and Deidra Leasure of Sarahsville, Ohio; three sons: Leslie Carpenter of Summerfield, Ohio, Mark (Rhoda) Carpenter of Lewisville, Ohio and Robin (Chris) Carpenter of Woodsfield, Ohio; two brothers: Royden Wise of Caldwell, Ohio and Jerald Wise of Woodsfield, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 5-9 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 with Rev. Myron Guiler officiating. Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.

 

Workman, Martha Carpenter Workman nee Secrest

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 11, 2007

Martha Carpenter Workman, 82, Byesville, died Jan.7, 2007, at her home. She was born April 8, 1924, in Belmont, a daughter of the late Charles and Edna Walters Secrest. She was a retired employee of the Cambridge State Hospital.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy (Fred) Peters of Barnesville; two sons, John and Joe Carpenter of Byesville of Byesville; a brother, Luther Secrest of Belmont; two sisters, Goldie Wise of Barnesville and Mary Phillips of Bethesda.

Friends will be received Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Burial will follow in East Sunsbury Cemetery near Beallsville.

 

Worrell, Lula Worrell nee Reed

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 19, 2007

Lula G. Worrell, 88, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at home in Baltimore, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1918 in Bellsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Leonard and Carrie Bolon Reed. She was a member of House of The Shepard, New Athens; a former employee of the former Finical Pharmacy in Cadiz and Ladies Auxiliary of The House of the Shepard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Worrell (1989); her son, Robert A. Worrell; two sisters, Alta Truex and Alma Mellott; a nephew, Glen Reed.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Carol Worrell of Cadiz, Ohio; a sister, Erma Claer of Woodsfield, Ohio; three grandchildren: Tina (Enoch) Chipukaizer of Baltimore, Ohio, with whom she resided; Kimberly Lorch of London, Ohio and Debra Jerman of Columbus, Ohio; four great-grandchildren: Jessica and Drew Chipukaizer and Taylor and Jason Jerman.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 E. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

 

Yocca, John Joseph Yocca

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 23, 2007

John Joseph Yocca, 81, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1925 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Tony and

Minnie DeSantis Yocca. John was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Florine DiBacco Yocca on May 5, 2002.

Surviving are two children, John Anthony Yocca of Woodsfield and Monica Yocca of Shadyside; a sister, Adeline Didier of Norfolk, Va., and two grandchildren; Ashley and Jason Yocca.

Visitation will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Liturgy with Mass on Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m., in St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside, with Father Frank Cronin as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com

 

Yoho, Martha Jean Gilmore Yoho nee Frye

Grisell Obituaries, Hannibal, Ohio, dated September 20, 2007

Yoho, Martha Jean Gilmore 77, of Hannibal, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Martinsville, WV.

She was born November 17, 1929 in Duffy, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Martin Sr. and Stella Mae Lively Frye.

She was a homemaker, a retired custodian of River High School in Hannibal, a member of the VFW #9930 Ladies Auxiliary in Duffy, the New Martinsville Moose Lodge #931, a former member of the American Legion #760 Auxiliary in Hannibal, and a member of the Duffy Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Orval Eugene Gilmore; four sisters, Marie Sutton, Missouri Eubanks, Mildred Ruble and Eilene Rist; and two brothers, Sam and Robert Frye.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Yoho; two daughters, Sonja (Larry)Riggenbach of Sardis, Ohio and Nola (Randy) Post of Deltona, FL; a sister, Elsie Hollenback of Woodsfield, Ohio; two brothers, Joe (Pauline) Frye of Duffy and George Martin (Betsy) Frye, Jr. of Hannibal; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 4:00pm at Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio with Pastor Bill Butterfield officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to VFW #9930 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 225, Sardis, OH 43946.

 

Yommer, Emma Jean Yommer nee Damron

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 2007

Emma Jean Yommer, 71, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio (formerly of Lewisville, Ohio) died Monday, December 17, 2007 at the center. She was born at Harold, Kentucky on March 20, 1936 a daughter of the late Oley and Jetty L. Kidd Damron.

She was a retired restaurant worker and a member of the Calais Church, Calais, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Delano Yommer of January 27, 2001.

Surviving are two daughters: Marla Ann Ahmed of Lorain, Ohio and Sara Katherine Thomas of Lorain, Ohio; two sons: Homer D. Yommer, Jr. of Lorain, Ohio and Donald Eugene Yommer of Lorain, Ohio; one brother: Bill Damron of Kentucky; four step-brothers: Alex C. Slone, William "Bill" Slone, Henry Slone and Oley Damron, Jr. all of Kentucky; one half-sister: Rita; five sisters-in-law: Ann Yommer of Lorain, Ohio, Shirley Yommer of Grantsville, Maryland, Joan Yommer of Topeka, Kansas, Joann (Willard) Yommer of Lewisville, Ohio and Betty Yommer Westlake of Oakland, Maryland; one brother-in-law: Joe (Alice) Yommer of Olney Mill, Maryland and six grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Calais Church, 29880 Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Calais, Ohio from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2007 with Pastor Don Arbuckle officiating. Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.

Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Zebley, Mary Belle Zebley nee Gettemy

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 4, 2007

Mary Belle Zebley, 86, 217 Oaklawn Ave., Woodsfield, died Dec. 22, 2006, at Barnesville Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1920, near Mt. Independence, a daughter of the late Samuel Morris and Louella Mae Coleman Gettemy. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Christian by faith. She was a member of the Praise Pentecostal Church, Woodsfield.

Surviving are three daughters, Chery Lynn (Michael) Cummings of Columbus, Darlene Gale (Jim) Marcos of Los Angeles, California and Virginia Lea (Gerald) Power of Concrete, Washington; two sons, Paul Dwayne Zebley of Woodsfield and Donald Bruce (Brenda) Zebley, Bakersfield, California; a sister, Evelyn Landman of Mt. Independence; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Zebley, on July 18, 2005; two daughters, Juanita Gail Zebley and Brenda Joyce Zebley; a son, Gregory Lawrence Zebley; six sisters, Bertha Scott, Florence Scott, Minnie Smithley, Catherine Zebley, Mildred Jacobs, Grace Gettemy and brother George Gettemy.

Friends were received Dec. 22 at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Dec. 23, with Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Truax, Catherine R. Truax, nee Simpson

Source: The Record Courier [Ravenna, Ohio]; 30 Dec 2007 [online]

Catherine R. Truax Catherine R. Truax, age 82 of Rootstown, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2007.

Born August 20, 1925, in Cisne, Illinois, a daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche (Powless) Simpson, Catherine was a former member of the New Milford Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She was employed at Airtex in Fairfield, Illinois, and later was the First Ward Secretary at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Truax spent much of her later years helping her daughter with the Carriage House Gallery in Ravenna. Catherine enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, and baking cookies for her grandkids.

Survivors include her daughters: Delora (David) Grim of Green and Suellyn Truax of Rootstown; grandchildren: Kyle Grim and Makayla Grim; sister-in-law: Kathleen Simpson of Fairfield, IL; nephew: Robin Simpson also of Fairfield, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

She is strolling through heaven now with her husband David Leon "Sonny" Truax, who passed away in 1996, and her brother Lales Leon Simpson.

Friends will be received Monday, December 31, 2007, from 11:00 AM until the 1:00 PM funeral service officiated by Pastor Paul Sartarelli at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Center Christian School, 12893 Kaufman Ave. NW, Hartville, OH 44632. Please share your memories at www.mem.com. (Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436 RC 12-29-2007)

 

Rinard, Stephen Meade Rinard

Source: The Abilene [Texas] Reporter-News; 29 Oct 2007

Stephen Meade Rinard passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 30, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. A military burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

 

Voland, Ruby Belle Voland, nee Childs

Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Ruby Belle Voland of Nashville died at the Brown County Health and Living Center on Monday, April 9, 2007. She was 83.

She was born on June 23, 1923, in Nashville to the late Walter and Iva (Settles) Childs.

She married Howard Voland on April 11, 1942, in Brown County. He survives in Nashville.

Mrs. Voland was the owner of an antique store in Nashville, retiring in 1988. She was also an accountant for Dale Moberly and had worked for the Brown County school system.

She was a past matron of the Nashville Order of the Eastern Star. She had worked with the Rainbow Girls.

She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church and had graduated from the Helmsburg School in1941.

She and her husband traveled on 34 different trips out west.

Other survivors include two daughters, Donna M. Borders and her husband Larry of Nashville, Carolyn S. Merideth and her husband Ronald of Columbus; a sister Ferne M. Adams of Nashville, Tennessee; granddaughters, Jennifer Bailey and Christy M. Carter, both of Nashville, and Lisa McNealy and her husband Todd of Columbus; a grandson, Todd Merideth of South Carolina; and five great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were brothers Clarence Childs, Allen Childs and Wayne Childs.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church.

 

Nash, Clifford R. Nash Jr.

Source: Chronicle-Tribune [Marion Co., IN]; September 11, 2007

Nov. 6, 1925 - Sept. 8, 2007

Clifford R. Nash, Jr. died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in his residence.

He was born in Marion to the late Clifford R. and Emma Lou (Finchum) Nash, Sr.

He married Joan E. (Wells) Nash on Sept. 15, 1949. She survives in Marion. He had been a machine operator for Lindley Box and McMillan Blodell Paper Companies and also had owned and operated the Nash Photography Studio.

Survivors include his wife, Joan E. Nash, Marion; children, Linda Brodt, Ronald (Rita) Nash, both of Marion, Suellen (Tim) Sparks, Decatur, Tenn., Donald (Pam) Nash, Gas City, Lorna (Ed) Goodin, Conway, Mo.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Irene, Edna, and Mary.

Services are at 11 a.m. today in Needham-Storey-Wampner, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, with the Rev. Bill Barlow officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memory, Huntington County.

Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. today in the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

 

Sams, Ola Sams, nee Staley

Source: New Martinsville area, West Virginia, newspaper; 28 or 29 May 2007

SAMS, Ola G., 96, of Pine Grove, W.Va., died Sunday, May 27, 2007, in the New Martinsville Health Care Center.

Ola was the daughter of the late Friend and Mary Jane McCormick Staley. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl W. Cochran, and her second husband, David Sams; a son, Loyd Lee Cochran; and several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are one daughter, Cora E. Baumbusch of Thornville, Ohio; two sisters, Donna Siebel of Cleveland, Ohio, and Betty Oliver of Butler, Pa.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, WV, where services will be held Wednesday, at noon.

Interment at Craigs Chapel on Rt. 7 near New Martinsville, W.Va.

 

Riggenbach, Edwin F. Riggenbach

Source: The Morning Journal [on line at Morning Journal, Lisbon, Ohio]; 2 May 2007

Riggenbach, Edwin F. Edinburg -- Edwin F. Riggenbach, 93, of Edinburg died Monday at Riggenbach, Edwin F. Longmeadow Care Center.

Born March 25, 1914, in Sardis, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Mary Belle (nee Shaw) Riggenbach, Edwin was a member of the Edinburg United Church. He was employed at the Ravenna Lumber Co. until his retirement at age 62. Mr. Riggenbach was also a part-time carpenter and farmed 80 acres in Palmyra Township where he resided with his family.

Mr. Riggenbach was preceded in death by his wife Mable Turner Riggenbach, to whom he was married 35 years, in December 1972; also preceded by his daughter Patricia Ann and his second wife, Ruth (Burt) Riggenbach in 2004.

Survivors include his children: Eddie (Mary) Riggenbach of Edinburg, Randy Riggenbach of Reno, Nev., Bonnie (Bob Holmes) Riggenbach of Rapid City, S.D., and Linda (Richard) Robb of Berlin Center; a brother: Oscar Riggenbach; a sister: Irene Siska; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Steven Mortach at 1 p.m. Friday. Private burial will follow.

The family request that only memorial contributions be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Please share your memories at www.mem.com.

Submitter s Note: Below is a second obituary for Edwin F. Riggenbach:]

Riggenbach, Edwin F. Riggenbach

Source: recordpub.com [Stow, Ohio]; May 2, 2007

Edwin F. Riggenbach Edwin F. Riggenbach, age 93 of Edinburg passed away Monday, April 30, 7, * at Longmeadow Care Center. Born March 25, 4,* in Sardis, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Mary Belle (nee Shaw) Riggenbach, Edwin was a member of the Edinburg United Church. He was employed at the Ravenna Lumber Co. until his retirement at age 62. Mr. Riggenbach was also a part-time carpenter and farmed 80 acres in Palmyra Township where he resided with his family. Edwin volunteered at Edinburg Township Park for 10 years. He was given the Outstanding Portage County Citizen in 8.* The first pavilion at the park was named and dedicated to Mr. Riggenbach in 7,* and in 5* he received the Trustee Award for Outstanding Citizen. Mr. Riggenbach was preceded in death by his wife Mable Turner Riggenbach, to whom he was married 35 years, in December 2;* also preceded by his daughter Patricia Ann, age 19, his second wife, Ruth (Burt) Riggenbach in 4,* sisters Olive Snell and Elsie Martin. Survivors include his children: Eddie (Mary) Riggenbach of Edinburg, Randy Riggenbach of Reno, NV, Bonnie (Bob Holmes) Riggenbach of Rapid City, SD, and Linda (Richard) Robb of Berlin Center; brother: Oscar Riggenbach; sister: Irene Siska; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday from 5-8 PM at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be officiated by Reverend Steven Mortach on Friday at 1:00 PM. Private burial will follow. The family request that only memorial contributions be made to the donors charity of choice. Please share your memories at www.mem.com. (Wood-Kortright 330-296-6436, RC 05-02-07)

*Submitter's Note: The single digit numbers in this text refer to the last digit of the year in question. In the first case, 7 would be 2007.

Weaver, Dorothy J. Weaver, nee Beeson

Source: The Wayne Co. [Illinois] Press; Feb 2007

Dorothy J. Weaver, 86, Former Johnsonville Resident, Dies

Dorothy J. Weaver, 86 of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Johnsonville, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at 5:10 a.m. at Oak Summit Nursing Center at Winston-Salem, NC.

She was a homemaker.

Service This Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Round Prairie Cemetery in Cisne.

Dorothy was born Nov. 22, 1920 at Johnsonville to Fred and Grace Hilliard Beeson. She married Owen A. Weaver Mar. 30, 1940 at Wayne City. He preceded her in death May 6, 2004.

Dorothy was a lifelong attendee of Round Prairie General Baptist Church. She was a leader for many years for the Huckleberry 4-H Club.

Survivors

Survivors include two daughters, Alice Marie Weaver of Braidwood, and Vera Jean (Ron) Hawkins of Winston-Salem, NC; and one son, Larry Owen (Carol) Weaver of Custer Park. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, two brothers, two sisters and her parents.

Memorials may be made to Round Prairie Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences of remembrance to the family may be made online at www.hosselton.com.

 

Rose, Charles David Rose

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 Nov 2007

C. David Rose, 75, of Browns Road, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2007) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Wheeling, W.Va., to the late Ralph L. and Olive Hickenbotham Rose. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio University and a master's degree from Arizona State. David retired in 1987 as director of the Washington County Career Center. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Navy aboard the USS Frank E. Evans. He was a member of the VFW Post 64. He and his wife were owners of Rose's Cakes and Catering.

On Feb. 3, 1955, he married Martha 'Jeane' VanDyke who passed away Feb. 21, 2006.

David is survived by three children, Debbie (Ray) Naeser of Marietta, Colleen (Konrad) Schwoerke of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Dan (Lisa) Rose of Dublin. Also, surviving are four grandchildren, Rachel and Phillip Naeser of Marietta, and Lucas and Emma Rose of Dublin; two stepgrandchildren, Amanda Schwoerke of Arlington, Va., and Michelle Schwoerke of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Sue Davis of Mauldin, S.C.; and brother, Don Rose of Spartansburg, S.C.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his sons, Phillip and Johnny; and brother, Dick Rose.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Celebration Center, 822 Front St., Marietta, with Pastor Gordie Deer officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 1 p.m. Saturday before the service.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

 

Shaw, Virgil E. Shaw

Source: The Advertiser Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio; 16 Jun 2007

Virgil E. Shaw, 80, of SR 255, Sardis, and formerly of Bettsville, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at his home.

He was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Monroe County, to William H. and Eleanor (Eikleberry) Shaw.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine (Gray) Shaw; four daughters, Patty Shaw of Fostoria, Sandra Bentz of Sycamore, Linda Craun of Lavonia, N.Y., and Kris (Don) Wiles of Beallsville; a brother, John Shaw of Sardis; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ima Gray; a brother, Russell Shaw; and a great-grandson.

Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2007, at the funeral home. Interment will be at West Union Cemetery in Sardis.

 

Rinker, Lyman Emerson Rinker

Source: The Oregonian [Portland, Oregon]; 9 Jul 2007 [online]

A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Riverview Cemetery Adams Chapel for Lyman Emerson Rinker, who died July 4 at age 99.

Mr. Rinker was born June 16, 1908, in Portland. He graduated from Washington High School and served in the Army during World War II in the European, African and Middle Eastern theaters, as well as in the Office of Strategic Services. He was a chief engineer for Leupold & Stevens and, after retiring, helped to manage a statewide communication system of amateur radio operators collecting weather data. In 1937, he married Vivian C. Smith; she died in 1990.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Foust; son, Jim; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Remembrances to the OSU Foundation, College of Engineering. Arrangements by River View Cemetery Funeral Home.

 

Paulus, William Anthony Paulus

Source: from Bauer-Turner Funeral Home web site, Monroe Co., Ohio

(January 23, 1930 - April 22, 2007)

William A. Paulus age 77 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday April 22, 2007 at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Monroe County Ohio January 23, 1930 a son of the late Chester Paulus and Geneva Polen Paulus. He was a life long farmer, member of the Carpenters Local Union No. 3 Wheeling, West Virginia for 50 years and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ Lewisville, Ohio. He is survived by his wife: Vivian Claus Paulus Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Joyce Paulus Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 brothers: Elwood Paulus Millersburg, Ohio, David Paulus Woodsfield, Ohio, Several nieces and nephews. Friends received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday April 26, 2007 with Rev. Karen Binford officiating. Interment in the Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Schaub, Clara Belle Schaub, nee Buchanan

Source; Canton [Ohio] Repository and The Independent; 31 Dec 2007 - 1 Jan 2008

"Together Again"

Clara Belle Schaub age 87, of Lake Cable passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007 at her son David's house in Clinton. She was born on August 15, 1920 in Minneapoles, North Carolina to the late Manon and Candace Buchanan. Clara was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. She retired from Schaub Electric after 20 years of services.

Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley W. Schaub Jr.; brother,Carl Buchanan and sister, Winnie. She is survived by her sons, Wesley (Mary) Schaub of North Canton, Robert (Peggy) Schaub of North Canton, Vernon (Brenda) Schaub of North Canton and David (Bonnie) Schaub of Clinton; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; brothers, Jack Buchanan and Chuck Buchanan; sisters, Bea Shuster, Sue Cernick, and Marie Harden and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel (801 Pittsburg Ave. N.W.) Interment will be in the Sunset Hills Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday January 2 , from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request that donation to be made to the Canton Baptist Temple. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolence may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website

www.reedfuneralhome.com.
(REED, 330-477-6721)

 

Starkey, Herbert Starkey

Source: The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 22 Aug 2007

HERBERT STARKEY, 83, of Grafton Twp., OH., passed away Aug. 20, 2007 at the Southwest General Hospice Center, Strongsville, OH., following a short illness.

Mr. Starkey was born Feb. 4, 1924 in Wheeling, WV., moving to Lakewood, Strongsville, Grafton Twp., and he had been a resident at Villa Camillus Nursing Home, Columbia Twp. for the past two years. Herbert retired as the head Custodian for McKinley Elementary School, Lakewood, OH.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte (nee Richner); daughter Bonnie (Tim) Adams; grandson, Christian (Suzanne); great-grandson Gage Carlos Dearth Adams. Son of the late James and Bertha Starkey; brother of the late Mildred and Arthur.

VISITATION THURSDAY 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. AT THE BAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2089 COLUMBIA RD., VALLEY CITY, OH.

Private family burial will be held at Belden Cemetery, Grafton Twp., OH. Memorials may be made to Southwest Community Health Foundation Hospice Services of Southwest General, 18697 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 or Villa Camillus Nursing Home, 10515 East River Rd., P.O. Box 880, Columbia Station, OH 44028.

 

 

 

 

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