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Monroe County Obituaries

2012 A-D

 

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Ackerman, Alberta M. Ackerman nee Stephen

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 2012

          Alberta M. Ackerman, 87, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio (formerly of Lewisville, Ohio) passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the center.

          She was born near Miltonsburg, Ohio on December 27, 1924 a daughter of the late Marion and Gertrude Miller Stephen.

          Alberta was a former employee at the East Liverpool Pottery, East Liverpool, Ohio; a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club and served as a treasurer for several years. She formerly owned a farm near Lewisville, Ohio and enjoyed farming.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Ackerman; two brothers, Francis and James J. Stephen; three sisters, Mildred Winland, Mary Elizabeth Carpenter and Dorothy Dudley.

          Surviving are one sister, Emma Ruth Carpenter of Barnesville, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

          Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

          Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio.

          Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 35560 Miltonsburg-Calais Rd., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

 

Acrey, Tanya Vaneska Acrey, nee Moyer

Source:  The Baytown [Texas] Sun - Thursday, August 16, 2012

        Tanya Vaneska Acrey, 49, of Crosby, TX passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was born in Baytown, TX on May 20, 1963 to Billy and June Vaneska (Morris) Moyer. Tanya grew up in Baytown and attended Ross S. Sterling High School where she was a twirler with the school band. After graduation she continued her education to achieve her Nursing degree. Although she loved her job and helping others, her favorite activities revolved around her family. Tanya was the ultimate sports mom and enjoyed all of her children's activities from competition cheering to softball and baseball.

        She is survived by her parents, two siblings, A.D. Moyer and Tobie Matusek; two children, Austin and Kristin Acrey, as well as numerous extended family members.

 

Adams, Esther Viola Adams nee Hendrix

Source: Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, October 2012

        Esther Viola Adams 87, of Wooster died Saturday October 8, 2011 at Wooster Community Hospital.

        Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday October 11, 2011 at the McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home Monday Evening (Tonight) from 6-8 pm.

        She was born October 10, 1923 in Woodsfield, Ohio the daughter of Harrison and Emma Pearl Thomas Hendrix. On July 8, 1944 she married William L. Adams who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1978.

        Esther was a Homemaker and Baby Sitter and enjoyed quilting and canning. She had attended the Parkview Church of Christ.

        Surviving are her children: Virginia James, of Wooster, Martin (Deann) Adams of Shreve, Don (Sue Ann) Adams of Wooster and Charles Adams of Shreve. Grandchildren: Steve (Kelley) Adams, Greg James, Tracy (Mark) Newcomer, Carrie (Mark) Acker, Chad (Tami) Adams, Shawn (Jennifer) Adams, Chuckie (Angie) Adams and Crystal Watkins Adams. 15 great grandchildren. Sisters: Alberta Hendrix of Wooster, and Lela Stanford of Georgia.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings: Denzil Hendrix, Raymond Hendrix, Lawrence Hendrix, Louis Hendrix, Lester Hendrix and Sara Harding.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County 2525 Back Orrville Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691 in her memory.

 

Ady, Glenn R. Ady

Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2012

      Glenn R. Ady, 82, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Sunday July 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He will be greatly missed.  He was born August 21, 1929 near Cameron, Ohio. He was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Everett J. & Ida Palmer Ady.

       He was a Bayer Corp. employee for 37 years where he retired as a utilities foreman and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

      In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters; Stella (John) Pittman, Amanda (Alva) Ault, Bessie (Ed) Pletcher, Eunice (Chester) Brown and brothers; Henry (Ruth) Ady, James (Billie Jean) Ady, and Ralph (Doris) Ady.

      He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Martha Jones Ady of Woodsfield, son Mark (Theresa) Ady of Cameron, Ohio, daughter Teresa (John) Drengacs of Powhatan Point, Ohio, and son Kevin Ady of Woodsfield.  He has six grandchildren; Alisha McKelvey, Valerie (Josh) Lude, Charity Ady, Jeremy (Jill) Drengacs, Jeremy Ady, and Cory Ady. Seven great grandchildren; Dalton, Brayden, Talon, Rylee, Aubree, Ava and Gabriel. He was a loving Poppy to them all.

      Friends will be received from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Alexander, Virginia B. Alexander nee Myers

Source: Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 1, 2012

ALEXANDER, Virginia B., 91, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at the Shadyside Care Center.She was born January 29, 1921 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Helen Bennett Myers.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bellaire, a former girl scout leader and the United Methodist Women.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Alexander, Jr., and a daughter, Lynn Louise Alexander.

Surviving is a daughter, Susan (Mike) Berris of Plainfield, Il, two sons: Jeff Alexander and Dale Alexander of Joliet, Il., three granddaughters; Allison, Emily and Hannah Berris.

Private services and burial at the convenience of the family in Clarington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church PO Box 26 Bellaire, Ohio or Belmont County Animal Shelter.

 

Allar, Beverly A. Allar nee Froehlich

 Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, January 2012

        Beverly A. “Becky” Allar, 64, of Jerusalem died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home.  She was born April 22, 1947 near Barnesville,  a daughter of the late Clem and Trella Ackerman Froehlich.

         She was a member of the Somerton United Methodist Church.

         In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by a brother, Kelly Froehlich, a sister, Virginia Hickenbottom, and a granddaughter Tiffany Clary. 

         Surviving are husband of 44 years, Irvin Allar; four daughters, Tia (Chris) Baker and Tanya (Steve Reeves) Bright both of Barnesville, Lori (Dale) Richter of Woodsfield, Tonda (Skip Carlin) Clary of Jerusalem; a brother, Donald Froehlich of Jerusalem; 13 grandchildren, Christopher Baker, David, Derek, Dustin, and Daisha Bright, Chris, Ryan, Danielle, Rodney, and Renee` Richter, Tabatha, Chris, and Caitlin Clary.

          Visitation will be held Saturday from 4 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM with Pastor Rusty Atkinson officiating.

          Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Alleman, Elizabeth Irene Alleman nee Thomas

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 2012

        Elizabeth Irene Alleman left this life during the morning of April 7, 2012 in the presence of her family at Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was born October 17, 1916 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Parks) Thomas.  

       She was a homemaker and was a former employee of the K V Store, Gem Cleaners, Keevert’s Bakery and the Monroe County Home.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, quilting, crafts, word search puzzles, playing games and visiting with family and friends.  She loved staying in touch and up to date with her families’ lives.  She also cherished being a mother, grandmother and talking about her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren to everyone.  She was loved by all who knew her. 

      She was a member of the Jackson Ridge Church of Christ near Woodsfield.   

      She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Kenneth Alleman, a son Paul Emerson Alleman; her parents, Arthur and Emma (Parks) Thomas; a brother Wilbur Thomas; two sisters Edna Straight and Mary Bright; four half- brothers Ralph, Elmer, Eugene, and Leo Piatt; a half- sister Beatrice Cox. 

      Surviving are a daughter  Betty (Alleman) Groves and her husband Dean of Woodsfield,  daughter-in-law Carolyn Alleman of Woodsfield, five grandchildren; Rhonda Potts of Buffalo, Ohio, David (Vicki) Groves of Woodsfield, Dedra (Mitch) Perkins of Beallsville, Paul Nathan (Nicole) Alleman of Woodsfield, and Virgil (Emily) Alleman of Woodsfield, eleven great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews .

      Friends will be received from 2 – 9 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday April 10, 2012 with Max Winland and Brent Roth officiating.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield.   

      Memorial contributions may be made to the Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Morrison House, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. 

 

Allen, June Lois Allen nee Henthorn

Source: Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, November 25, 2012

ALLEN, June Lois Henthorn, 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling, died Friday, November 23, 2012 in Cumberland Pointe, St. Clairsville, Ohio.

She was born March 3, 1928 in Clarington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clifford and Frieda Dietrich Henthorn,

June was a retired secretary-treasurer for United Electric of Wheeling, Inc.; a former member of Betty Zane Chapter #107 of Questers; a volunteer for Faith in Action Caregivers; and a Christian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard O. Allen, in 1994, and two sisters, Dorothy Brubaker and Ruth Smith.

Surviving are two daughters, Jane M. Fink and her husband, Bruce, of St. Clairsville, and Joanie C. Murray and her husband, Bryan, of Clearview, W.Va.; a grandson, Robert H. Fink, of Columbus; and a granddaughter, Barbara Fink, of Pittsburgh.

Friends will be received on Sunday, November 25, 2012 from noon to 3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road at Bethany Pike, 304-232-2732, Wheeling, where services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Hardway officiating.

Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Actions Caregivers, 1359 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003, or the Humane Society of the persons choice.

 

Allen, Raymond Albert Allen

Source: Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, December 2012

        GRANTS, N.M. -- Raymond "Butler" Albert Allen, 69, of San Fidel, N.M., passed away Monday (Dec. 24, 2012) with his family by his side. He was born April 27, 1943, at Dilley's Bottom, Ohio, the son of the late Christy Allen and Geneva McVay Allen.

        He is survived by his mother, Geneva Chismar of Buffalo, Ohio.

        Other survivors include his wife, Ramalda Ray Allen; two sons, Danny and James; daughter, Teresa Kamel; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Roy (Mil) Allen of Buffalo, Ohio; and a sister, Rose Ann (Tom) Russell of Senecaville, Ohio.

        Ray loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mike Chismar.

        Burial services were Dec. 29, 2012, at the Compassion Mortuary in Grants, N.M.

 

Altizer, Jodi A. Altizer nee Rothenbuhler

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 2012

Jodi A. Altizer, 45, of 47965 State Route 78, Woodsfield, Ohio (Cameron Community) passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her home.

          She was born at Barnesville, Ohio on September 11, 1967 a daughter of Bonnie Hogue Rothenbuhler who survives of Woodsfield, Ohio and the late Dale Rothenbuhler.

          She was a former clerk at Giant Eagle, New Martinsville, West Virginia and at K-Mart in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

          She was a Catholic by faith.

          Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, John S. Altizer III whom she married on January 23, 1990; two daughters, Sonya Altizer of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Tanya Altizer of the home; one brother, Dale Jr. “DW” (Stacie) Rothenbuhler of Cameron, Ohio; father and mother-in -law, John Jr. and Sue Altizer of Lewisville, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

          In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ellis and Marjorie Hogue and Emory and Catherine Rothenbuhler.

          Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Cameron Cemetery, Cameron, Ohio.

          Memorial contributions made be made to the American Diabetes Association, 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215

 

Anderson, David Lee Anderson “Dave”

Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, June 2012

David Lee "Dave" Anderson, 66, of Beallsville died Sunday, June 10, 2012 in Wheeling Medical Park Hospital. He was born May 12, 1946 in Harriman, TN, a son of the late James Arthur and Helen Irene Ryon Anderson.

He was a US Army Veteran of the Viet Nam Era and a retired employee of Ohio Valley Coal #6 Mine. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Beallsville where he served as a Deacon, a member of Sunsbury Lodge #362, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge and OES #24.

 In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a brother, James Anderson; a half-brother, Archie Anderson; two half-sisters, Viola Brown and Myrtle Huling.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Judy White Anderson; a daughter, Melissa (Kevin) Mason of Shawnee Hills and a son Mike (Nikki) Anderson of Wheeling, WV; a brother, Frank Anderson of Deer Lodge, TN; a sister Rose Freytag of Lansing, TN; a half-sister, Josie Dishman; two grandchildren, Jacob Anderson and Emily Mason.

Friends will be received Tuesday (June 12) 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday (June13) at 11 AM with Wayne Clark officiating.

Interment follows in Beallsville Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #768. Masonic services will be conducted Tuesday at 7:45 PM at the funeral home.

 In lieu of flowers, Dave's family requests that memorial contributions be made to Gas Cards, Inc., c/o Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

 

Ash, Alva Junior Ash

Source:  The [West Union, West Virginia] Herald Record; May 8, 2012

        Alva Junior Ash, 61, of Ashley Community, passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness with family by his side. He was born at Sedalia, WV., on October 15, 1950, the son of the late Alva P. Ash and Faye Walker Robinson.

        Mr. Ash was preceded in death by a son Richard Lewis Ash in July 2011; five brothers, Rev. James A. Robinson, Lawrence Ash, Robert Ash, Jack Ash and Frank Robinson; and three sisters, Ruth Ware, Doris Stowers, and Genevieve Booher.

        Surviving is a daughter Regina Faye Haught and husband Danny of Tyler County; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Crystal, Megan, Nathaniel, Tabby, Jake and Dalton; great-granddaughter, Alexis. Also surviving are two brothers, Roger Ash and wife Connie of Kentucky, Doug Ash and wife June of Salem; three sisters and husbands, Barbara and Gray Swiger of Center Point, Shirley and Leslie Anderson of Tyler County, and Ruby Ash of West Union; several nieces and nephews.

        Alva ran the debarker in the timber industry with Glaspell Lunber for over thirty years. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.

        At his request. Alva will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Atkinson, Dorothy P. Atkinson nee Jackson

     Source: Kelly-Kemp-Braido-Patron Funeral Home, Bethesda, Ohio, March 2012

Dorothy P. Atkinson, 81, of Batesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at her son's home in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born June 18, 1930 in Batesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Leslie Long and Kathryn Heddleson Long Jackson.

Dorothy retired from Noble Local Schools, where she worked as a cook for over 27 years. She was a member of Batesville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She attended Caldwell and Barnesville Senior Citizens Centers and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. Dorothy will be sadly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Atkinson and brother, William "Billy" Long.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Joyce Clouse (Bob Powell) of Bethesda, Ohio; son, Gary (Lynn) Atkinson of Barnesville, Ohio; grandchildren, Shawn (Nichole) Clouse of Barnesville, Ohio and Louise Clouse (Dustin Dyer) of Beallsville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Avery, Macguire ,and Ansley Clouse; sister, Mona Sue (Ed) Block of Zanesville, Ohio; and brother, Darrell (Karen) Long of Batesville, Ohio.

Family and friends may call, Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio and Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Batesville United Methodist Church, 115 Main Pike Street, Quaker City, Ohio. Reverend Carol Touvell will be officiating.

Interment will follow at Batesville Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Batesville United Methodist Church, 115 Main Pike Street, Quaker City, Ohio 43773.

 

Augustine, Willard C. "Bill" Augustine

Source:  The Sarasota [Florida] Herald Tribune; 12 Jan 2012

May 24, 1921 - Jan. 9, 2012

        Willard C. "Bill" Augustine, 90, of Englewood, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio died Jan. 09, 2012.

        Services later date.

        Survivors include a daughter, Bette Ekes of Englewood; sons, James W of Englewood, Thomas R of Port Charlotte and one grandson.

 

Ault, Clyde M. Ault

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2012

          Clyde M. Ault, 84, of 42361 State Route 78, Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home.

          He was born at Cameron, Ohio on April 2, 1927 a son of the late Stephen and Rachel Ady Ault.

          Clyde was retired from Ault Sales in Woodsfield, Ohio. He was a faithful member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio where he had served as an elder for many years and was instrumental in the formation of the bus ministry. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a faithful husband, dad, and pap and enjoyed his family very much. Clyde enjoyed mowing, especially with his wheel-horse tractor.       

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Ault on January 8, 1975; five brothers: Ralph, Stanley, Hilbert, Floyd, and Lester Ault; two sisters, Vera McConnell and Erma Jones.

          Surviving are his wife, Martha Lee Reight Ault, whom he married on May 14, 1949; three daughters: Dianne Buckio of Columbus, Ohio, Linda (Garry) English of Woodsfield, Ohio, Carol (Joe) Hamilton of Marietta, Ohio; one sister, Sylvia (Ralph) Jones of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother, Chester (Donna) Ault of Woodsfield, Ohio, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.      

          Friends will be received at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, 860 Lewisville Road, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 with Chuck Schulteisz, Keith Jones, Kim Matthews, and Harry Summers officiating.  

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

          Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Ault, Robert Ault

Source:  Jenkins Funeral Homes, Bloomfield, Indiana; June, 2012

        Robert Ault, 82, of Pendleton passed from his earthly life into eternal life on June 5 after an extended battle with cancer.

        Born October 19, 1929 to Luther and Dorothy Ault of Lyons.

        He was retired from Peabody Coal Company and recently employed as a Crossing Guard by the South Madison School Corp. He was also a US Army veteran and a member of the United Methodist Church in Lyons, Indiana.

        He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Davidson) Ault, three daughters, Tambi Smith of Texas, Bunni Steel of Idaho and Bobbi (Jim) Cook of Anderson. Four grandchildren, Brian Vance of Tennessee, Danielle& Casey Smith of Texas, Hunter Cook of Anderson and one great grandson, Brysyn Vance.

        He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Jo White and a son Brack Robert.

        Graveside services will be held on Friday June 8 at 2:00 P.M. at the Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Lyons with Don Reed officiating.

        In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

        We little knew that evening God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

 

Auth, Evelyn Lucille Burch Auth, nee Rardin

Source:  The Journal Gazette/Times-Courier [Mattoon, Illinois]  - Saturday, December 29, 2012

        TUSCOLA - Evelyn Lucille (Burch) Auth, 76, of Tuscola, formerly of Mattoon, died at 10:38 AM Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.

        Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola, with Dr. Lanny Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis Cemetery, rural Tuscola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

        Evelyn was born April 20, 1936, in Neoga, the daughter of James and Susanna Raymer Rardin. She married Earl Sapp, and he preceded her in death. She married Fred Burch and he preceded her in death in 1994. She then married Richard Auth and he preceded her in death in 2004.

        Survivors include her long-time friend and companion since 2007, Bill Mayer; 4 sons, James Sapp of Tuscola; William Sapp of Sullivan; Lyman Sapp of Atwood; Ferrell Sapp of Rockford; daughter, Debbie Gianesin of Atwood; stepchildren, Sue Jara, Jewell Tristan, Peggy Chavez all of Clovis, New Mexico; Joe Burch, deceased; Audrey Burch of Charleston; 9 grandchildren; and 16 step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 13 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.

        Evelyn was a charter member of the Southern Baptist Church of Arthur.

 

Bailey, Dorothy I. Bailey, nee Courson

Source:  The Register-Mail [Galesburg, Illinois]; Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Dorothy I. Bailey

1924-2012

        GALESBURG - Mrs. Dorothy I. Bailey, 87, Galesburg, died at 5:35 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.

        She was born March 8, 1924, in Toulon, the daughter of Onis and Ethel Courson Darby. She married Herman L. Bailey in Peoria on Jan. 23, 1948. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 2011.

        She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Donald) Ruhl of Galva; four sons, Dennis (Denise) Bailey of Lake Bracken, Michael (Billie) Bailey of Victoria, Charles (Bonnie) Fisher of Florida, and Jess (Joetta) Fisher of Galesburg; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman; her daughter, Reba Young; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandsons.

        Dorothy worked and later owned and operated Bailey's Café in Altona for 13 years. She worked for Central Supply at OSF St. Mary Medical Center for three years and also Central Supply at Galesburg Clinic. She was a member of East Main Congregational Church.

        Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in East Linwood Cemetery. The Rev. Phyllis Sterr will officiate. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to East Main Congregational Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

 

Bair, Karen Bair, nee Bandy

Source:  The Oregonian - Dec. 4, 2012

Bair, Karen Bandy 76

Jan. 16, 1936 - Nov. 29, 2012

        A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Tri City Baptist Temple, Gladstone. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Tom S. Bair; sons, Irven V. Bair, Tom S. Bair Jr.; and daughter, Kimberley K. Hudson. Preceded in death by her infant daughter, Mardelle Tomice Bair. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Cassidy, Joseph, McKenzie and Cody.

 

Baker, Kirk E. Baker

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 2012

Kirk E. Baker, 50, of 308 Buckeye St., Tiltonsville, Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

          He was born at Barnesville, Ohio on January 4, 1962 a son of Charles and Blanche Kinney Baker.

          Kirk was the water superintendent for the village of Bellaire, Ohio and was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio.

          In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sheila Shinaberry Baker whom he married on July 21, 1984; three daughters: Jennifer Baker and her fiancé, Ari Maquardt, Kayla Baker, and Krista Baker; all of Tiltonsville, Ohio; one brother, Neil (Pam) Baker of Williamstown, West Virginia.

          He was preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Fuscardo.

          Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Harry Summers officiating. Burial will follow in the Graysville Church of Christ Cemetery, Graysville, Ohio.

 

Baker, Lana Lynn Baker nee Potts

Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2012

Lana Lynn Baker, age 67, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday October 7, 2012 at the Barnesville Hospital Barnesville, Ohio.  She was born in Wetzel County West Virginia October 6, 1945 a daughter of the late Earl and Eleanor Kocher Potts. 

She had worked at LGAM Sewing factory, and enjoyed cake decorating, Bingo, and spending time with family. 

She is survived by her husband; Martin Junior Baker of Woodsfield who she married November 27, 1965, son Marty (Keeley) Baker of Woodsfield, daughters; Missy (Todd) Hooper of Woodsfield, and Lori (Neal) Mahoney of Woodsfield, three sisters; Orvella (Larry) Neff of Middlebourne, West Virginia, Beverly (and the late Sam) Goddard of Hannibal, Ohio  and Bonnie (Tom) Detling of Senecaville, Ohio, three brothers; Earl Potts of Freemont, Ohio, Herman Potts of Beallsville, Ohio, and Gary Potts of Marysville, Ohio,  five granddaughters; Josie & Summer Mahoney, Erica & Brittany Hooper, and Raelynn Baker. 

Friends received from 2 – 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday October 9, at the Bauer -Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday October 10, 2012 with Pastor Tom Detling officiating. 

 Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. 

 

Baker, Rebecca Sue Baker, nee Andreas

Source:  The Times Reporter (New Philadelphia, Ohio);  October 22, 2012

        Rebecca Sue Andreas Baker age 50, of Winfield, passed away suddenly early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2012, following a brief battle with Hepatitis.

        Born at Dover, August 13, 1962, she is the daughter of Jane Miller Andreas of Strasburg, and Robert Andreas of Dover. Best known as Becky to her family and friends, she was a 1980 graduate of Strasburg High School, and went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Business from Kent State University in 1982.

        A talented artist in many ways, she was a well known floral designer for the former Endres Floral Company, later working in the floral department at Buhelers' Parkside for more than a decade, and ultimately the All Occasions Floral Shop of Massillon. Becky was equally talented when painting local scenes on canvas, Christmas ornaments, large wall murals, and even mailboxes.

        She enjoyed spending time with her children, husband, and extended family. In her quiet time, she enjoyed cooking and reading, and re-connecting with nature. Becky was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ at Strasburg.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Roland "Baldy" Baker, Jr. of Winfield, and her three children; Tory, Lianna, and Mitchell Aeling of the home. She'll be sadly missed by her brother, William Andreas of Uhrichsville, her step-father, Alvin Lester of Strasburg, a step-sister, Susan (Jeff) Burton of Somerdale, step-brothers; Ron (Gloria) Lester of Bolivar, and David (Audra) Lester of Griffin, Georgia. A mother- in-law, Gladys Baker of Strasburg, sister-in-law, Bonnie (Jim) Hendershot, also of Strasburg, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, nieces and nephews, complete the family.

        Friends are invited to call Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. Pastor Gary Friend will lead a memorial service for Becky, Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in St. John's United Church of Christ at Strasburg where a luncheon will follow in the church social hall. Cremation is planned, and a private family service of committal will follow at a later date. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family and light a candle on Becky's permanent memorial on the funeral home's website.

        Contributions may be made to the Benefit Fund for Rebecca Andreas in care of the Citizens Bank of Strasburg, 202 North Wooster Avenue, Strasburg, OH 44680.

Geib Funeral Center at Dover

(330) 343-5506

www.geibcares.com

 

Baker, Robert L. Baker

Source:  The Morning Journal [NE Ohio]; 14 Oct 2012

Robert L. "Bobby" Baker (1968 - 2012)

        AMHERST - Robert L. 'Bobby' Baker, 44 of Amherst, Ohio died in his home on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

        He was born on February 19, 1968 in Elyria, Ohio. Bobby lived most of his life in Lorain, Ohio; he moved to Amherst one and a half years ago.

        He graduated in 1987 from Southview High School. Bobby served in the Navy for Desert Shield/Desert Storm and in the Army for Iraqi Freedom. He was a proud Fire Fighter and Deputy Sheriff. Bobby was a Life Member of VFW, Post 1662, Amherst, a Life Member of the North American Hunting Club, a member of the NRA of America and The American Gunsmithing Association. He was an avid Steelers fan who liked his guns, playing with his dog, Jade and working on cars.

        Bobby is survived by his parents, Mary Baker-Miller and Ronald J. Miller of Amherst, his daughters, Sheri Laurenti, Charlene Baker and Jennifer Baker, all of Lorain, his brother, Jason L. Miller of Wellington, Ohio, grandchildren, Hailey, Gabriella and Makayla and his high school sweet heart and long-time love, Charlene E. Damron of Lorain.

        Family and friends will be received in the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052 on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 4 PM until 8 PM, the time of his service with Rev. Dr. Bradley Donahue. Burial and full military honors by the VFW, Post 1662 will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

 

Baker, Roland James Baker Jr.

Source:  The Times Reporter, [New Philadelphia, Ohio] - Tuesday, December 11, 2012

        Roland James "Baldy" Baker Jr. age 50, of Winfield, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an apparent heart attack. Born at Union Hospital on May 30, 1962 he is a son of Gladys Baker of Strasburg, and the late Roland James "Baldy" Baker Sr. At an early age he inherited his father's nickname and was called "Baldy, Jr." as years passed all who knew him simply referred to him as "Baldy". A 1980 graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and Buckeye Career Center, Baldy began his lifelong passion for auto mechanics as a teenager working for the former Glen's Service Center at Strasburg. He continued his work as a mechanic though his employment with Red Malcuit, Inc. and more recently has been employed as a mechanic for ODOT District 11 Garage at New Philadelphia. Those who knew him best knew that Baldy had one true passion in life and it was being behind the wheel of a racing vehicle. No matter what type of vehicle, if it had four wheels, he would drive it.

        At the age of 17, Baldy began racing at Midvale Speedway and later followed in his father's racing career by driving on many of the same tracks he had raced on in previous years.

        From Sandusky, to Mansfield, or Winchester, Ind., Baldy was most at home on the race track.

        Throughout his career he was fortunate enough to have won many races and received numerous trophies for his efforts. His one of a kind sense of humor allowed Baldy to make friends practically anywhere he went. He had an uncanny way of being able to make light of any situation at hand which also lent itself to showing others how to enjoy life and that it is important to have as much fun as possible at all times.

        In addition to his mother, Baldy is survived by a son, Brandon (Alyssa) Baker of Sugarcreek; a sister, Bonnie (Jim) Hendershot of Strasburg; his step-children, Tory, Lianna, and Mitchell Aeling; and his mother-in-law, Jane Andreas and her husband, Alvin Lester of Strasburg; a niece, Sandy (Donald) Himes; two nephews, Jim (Amy) Hendershot, and Doug (Michelle) Hendershot; five great-nieces; a greatnephew; his beloved black lab, Coal and many friends complete Baldy's family. In addition to his father, Baldy is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Andreas Baker, who passed on Oct. 20 of this year, and a sister, Brenda Lee Baker.

        The family will receive guests Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 from 1 - 3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover where a toast celebrating his life will be led by family and friends at 8 p.m. An additional hour of visitation will take place prior to services Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 from 10 - 11 a.m. in the Dover Funeral Center where Pastor Gary Friends will lead a celebration of Baldy's life at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Hospitality Room of the Geib Family Center where all are invited to share food and fellowship with the family.

        Cremation will follow and a private family committal will take place at a later date. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family or light a candle in Baldy's name by visiting his permanent memorial located on the funeral home's website. Memorial contributions in Baldy's memory may be directed to the Roland J. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund C/O Strasburg Savings Bank, 224 North Bodmer Avenue, Strasburg, OH 44680.

 

Baldwin, Juanita J. Baldwin, nee McCamey

Source:  The Charleston [West Virginia] Daily Mail - Monday, January 23, 2012

        Juanita J. McCamey Baldwin, 75, of Belle passed on to her eternal home on Sunday, January 22, 2012, after an extended illness.

        Born February 26, 1936, in Blue Creek, "Junie" was a 1953 graduate of Elkview High School and the oldest daughter of Lewis C. and Beatrice Simmons McCamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Richard W. Baldwin; and her brother, Glen F. McCamey.

        Until this last setback in her health, Juanita was an active member of the Witcher Baptist Church, where she served over the years as a teacher, Sunday school secretary, Women's Trio and sang alto in the church choir for over 50 years. She was very active in DuPont and Riverside High School Athletic Boosters and loved to work prepping the concession stand for football games. Most of her life she was a homemaker, but she gave up working at Stone and Thomas to care for her children.

        Juanita loved to travel and a huge part of the past 40 years she devoted to the Order of the Eastern Star and its charities.    She could give directions and driving time to every town in West Virginia. She is a Past Matron of Chelyan Chapter No. 101 Order of the Eastern Star, and a Past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of WV OES. She was currently serving a three-year term as a General Grand Chapter Committee Member of the General Grand Chapter OES.

        She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Mark Carte and Becki Bess, all of Belle; four grandchildren, Kourtney (Josh) Patrick, Joey Carte, Kevin "Freddie" (Larah) Bess, and Daniel Carte; and the blessings of her life, six great-grandchildren, Callie Jo, Karleigh, Evan, Emma Ethan and Izaiah; and was looking forward to the birth of the triplets, Owen, Nora and Sophia in March. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice McCamey of Charleston and Palma (Rev. Ed) Neal of Lenoir, N.C.

        Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Witcher Baptist Church, Belle. An Eastern Star service will be held at 8:15 p.m.

        Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the church. Interment will be at Tyler Mt. Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

        The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Alfred Pfister for the wonderful care and compassion that he has given our mother for over 40 years and to her other daughter, Wanda Smith, who we couldn't have done without these past few years. A special thanks is extended to Jo and Edie at Kanawha Hospice Care for making her last days as comfortable as possible.

        Donations to Kanawha Hospice Care or any of the projects supported by the Grand Chapter of West Virginia would honor Juanita's memory.

        Fidler and Frame Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

 

Barr, Douglas R. Barr

Source:  The Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel, Linton, Indiana; May, 2012

        Douglas R. Barr, 69, of Linton, IN, passed away Mon., May 7, 2012, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born May 1, 1943, to Charles F. and Elizabeth I. (Colley) Barr. On January 10, 2002 he married Rose M. (Moody).

        Doug was a US Army veteran who served his country. He later worked as a heavy equipment operator/coal miner for AMAX Coal Co. for 33 years while retiring June 17, 2002. Doug was a faithful member of Linton First Christian Church and was also a member of UMWA Dist #12, American Legion Post #22, Linton Masonic Lodge #560, and BPO Elks #866. He enjoyed spending time and attending sporting events with his grandchildren and also outdoor activities.

        Survivors include his wife, Rose, a daughter Aniesa (Matt) Robbins; Step-sons, JR (Lera) Jarman and James (Amy) Jarman all of Linton; three grandchildren, Silas, Sammy and Becca Robbins; six step-grandchildren, Jason, Jamie, Christopher, Nathan, Abigail, Gregory and one-step great-granddaughter Lilie. Also surviving is one sister, Diana Barr of Linton.

        Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (1987) and Betty (1995).

        Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Linton First Christian Church with Archie Ellett and Warren Shake officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Linton with Full Military Rites given by the American Legion Post #22.

        Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on May 10, at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel. An Elks Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM during that time. There will also be calling from 10:00 AM, Friday, May 11, until the hour of service at the church.

        Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton has been entrusted with the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com.

 

Barrick, William "Mike" Barrick

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Friday, 2 Mar 2012

William   "Mike"   Barrick,   56

        NEW  CUMBERLAND -- William "Mike" Barrick, 56, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, after a lengthy illness.

        Born June 14, 1955, in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late William and Lula (Oliver) Barrick.

        He was a former painter for Bulldog Racking.

        Mike is survived by his wife, Margaret (Fulmer) Barrick of New Cumberland; a daughter, Dorothy Barrick of New Cumberland; a stepdaughter, Viola Post of East Liverpool; a stepson, Chad Post of New Cumberland; two grandchildren, Theo Post and Cami Post of East Liverpool; a brother, Earl Barrick of Newell; and two sisters, Patty Henry of Newell and Judy Arrnott of Michigan.

        Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

 

Bartimus-Thomas, Bessie L. Bartimus-Thomas, nee Baker

Source:  The Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Powhatan Point, Ohio; March, 2012

        Bessie L. Bartimus-Thomas 76 of Elkhart, Indiana formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at her home.

        She was born August 29, 1935 in Powhatan Point, Ohio a daughter of the late Virgil and Anna Boger Baker.

        On May 9, 1955 in Powhatan Point, Ohio, she married Ralph Eugene Bartimus. He preceded her in death in 1979.

       She then married Kenneth M. Thomas in June of 1983; he also preceded her in death.

        Bessie enjoyed playing cards, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid bingo player.

        In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Yingling.

        Surviving are her four children, Tara (Ralph) James of Elkhart, with whom she resided, Kathy Whittington of Powhatan Point, Tracy (Brenda) Bartimus of Wade, Mississippi and Travis (Ann) Bartimus of Gulf Port, Mississippi. Also ten grandchildren and one great grandson; one brother, Ray Baker of Beallsville and one sister, Lavella "Boobie" Yost of Steinersville.

        Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, Ohio on Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Friday from 11 am until time of services at 1 pm with Reverend David Smith officiating. Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol United Methodist Church or The Center for Hospice Care-Elkhart.

 

Beasley, Bessie Sue Beasley, nee Tackett

Source:  The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer - Friday, January 20, 2012

Mrs Bessie Sue Tackett Beasley, 93

of Henderson

        Bessie Sue Tackett Beasley, 93, of Reed went to be with the Lord at 1:17 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Methodist Hospital, Henderson. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her parents, Eslie and Golda Tackett; two sisters, Lucille Tackett Beasley and Pauline Tackett Saalwaechter; and one brother, Bobby Tackett.

        She was of the Baptist faith and attended Mount Zion Baptist Church.

        Survivors include her husband of 76 years, Emmett Beasley of Reed; one son, David Beasley and wife Ginny of Reed; one sister, Marie Tackett Lewis of Owensboro; two grandchildren, Nathanael Beasley of Reed and Aaron Beasley of Reed; and several nieces and nephews.

        Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson. The Rev. Eddie Calloway will officiate. Burial is in Mount Zion Cemetery, Reed. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mount Zion Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home; online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com.

[Submitted by PE Frichtl from the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.]

 

Beisel, Margene Beisel

Source: Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis, Ohio, dated, October 2012

Beisel, Margene, a loving Christian woman, a member of the one body of Christ, living to be over three score and ten years old, departed from this world from her home located in Sardis, Ohio, to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She will be sorely missed, but not forgotten by her husband, Bob, family and friends.

Margene's celebration of love will commence with a gathering and fellowship of family and friends on Thursday, October 4th, 2012 at the Grisell Funeral Home located on Mound Street in Sardis, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

The family requests private services on Friday, October 5th, 2012, followed by interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio.

Friends and family are invited to gather at the Community Club gathering for fellowship on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Sardis Fire Hall after interment.

 

Bell, Joe Louis Bell

Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, October 2012

      BELL, Joe Louis, (named after the great fighter, Joe Louis), 71, of Beallsville, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Barnesville Hospital after a long battle with Cancer.

He was born September 9, 1941 in Barnesville, a son of the late Sherman and Katherine Lucas Bell.

      Joe was a retired truck driver and coal miner; he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Beallsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends; he loved his horses, his coon hounds, his guns, and Blue Grass music.

      Surviving are his wife, Kay Smith Bell; his children, Kelly (Diane) Bell, Angela (Brad) Frase, Clayton Shawn (Kim) Bell, Travis Bell, Heidi (Jeff) Ross, Kendra (Robert) Danehart; a step-son, Bryan (Shelly) Jones; a sister, Shirley (Gene) Ellis of Barnesville; a brother, Bernard Union of Medina; grandchildren Tammy, Renea, Lisa, and Jay Biggs, Shawna (Korey) Jurosek, Clarrissa Dugan, Tristen Bell, Kade Bell, Lillian Rose Bell, Tyler Daniels, Zana Ross, Stephanie (Tony) Sotto, Ashton (Scott) Jones, Amanda (Kevin) Arigoni, Jamie Lyn (Jerry) Andrews, Bryanna Perkins, Josalyn Danehart; great-grandchildren, Cierra, Vonnesha, China, Mahki, Jyair, Aleeyah, Anijah, Amiyah, Samari, Parker, Emily, Olivia, Brayden, Sarina, Spencer, Paisley, Samantha, Katelyn, Aiden, Anna, Rhianna, and Addison; nephews and nieces, Gina (Steve) Carvin, Carla (Tim) Clark, Rusty (Glenda) Ellis, great nieces and nephews, Genna Clark, Charlie Clark, Amy (Carvin) Bliss, Casey Carvin, Monica (Chris) Frye, Brittney Williams; close friends, Dick and Carol Carpenter and family, Scott and Amy Jackson and family, Bruce "Wolfy" and Dorothy Gander, Tracy and Melissa Otto, Donnie Guy, Bob Hutchison, and Fred McLaughlin; also the mother of five of his children, Virginia Myers Bell.

      In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Charles Bell.

      Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

 

Benfield, Dwayne Russell Benfield

Source:  The Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, Georgia; 1 or 2 Mar 2012

Rev. Dwayne Benfield: Matthews, NC. 

        Rev. Dwayne Russell Benfield, age 80 of Matthews, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. A son of the late Lester and Deloris Wise Benfield, he was born December 3, 1931 in Rushville, Indiana. He was retired from serving as a Baptist Minister for many years and was a Navy veteran.

        He leaves behind his wife, Jayne Dockins Benfield, 6 children, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, extended family and relatives.

        Graveside service will be Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2 PM at Stephens Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Rev. Dwayne Benfield. Lowe Funeral Home in Burllington [sic–Burlington], North Carolina is in charge of arrangements for Rev. Dwayne Benfield.

        This announcement courtesy of Acree-Davis Funeral Home.

 

Bennett, Linda Rhoanne Bennett, nee Peters

Source:  The Allied News, [Grove City, Pennsylvania] - Sunday, December 16, 2012

        SPRINGFIELD -- Linda Rhoanne Bennett of Mercer (Springfield Township) passed away at 6:46 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. She was 48.

        Mrs. Bennett was born May 18, 1964, in New Castle, Lawrence County, a daughter of James G. and Thelma Ezzell Peters.

        As a youth, she attended Wilmington High School.

       She worked as a personal caregiver in the health care field.

        Linda enjoyed reading, gardening, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.

        Her husband, William Lester Bennett, whom she married June 28, 1985, survives at home.

       She also leaves: a daughter, Courtney and her husband Gregory Kavalos, Volant; a grandson, Evan Kavalos; and two sisters, Barbara and her husband Kenneth Forsythe; and Brenda Shirey, all Volant.

        She was preceded in death by her parents.

        Calling hours were Thursday (12-6-12) in Smith Funeral Home of Leesburg, Springfield Township.

        Funeral service was Friday (12-7-12) in the funeral home.

        Interment in North Plain Grove Cemetery, Lawrence County.

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

Source:  www.prisontalk.com › ... › Federal System News & Events; Mar 9, 2012

Lompoc C.O. arrested for murder of Victorville employee

        The Lompoc Police Department tells KSBY News that the suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday night in Lompoc is a correctional guard at Lompoc Penitentiary. The warden at the penitentiary says the victim worked at a correctional facility in Victorville.

        Officers say they received a report that a shooting had taken place at the Embassy Suites Hotel on North H Street. Officers knocked on the door of the room where the shooting happened, but there was no answer. When they went inside, they found a man dead with one gunshot to the neck.

        After investigating, officers arrested Timothy McNally, 33, on suspicion of homicide.

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

Source: http://www.hidesertstar.com/obituaries;  Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:40 pm

Gary    Michael    (Pope)    Bent

Corrections    officer,    32

        Gary Michael (Pope) Bent, a resident of Yucca Valley since birth, died March 8, 2012, in Lompoc. He was 32 years old.

        The son of Deborah Ann Pope, he was born June 29, 1979, in Palm Springs.

        A corrections officer for 12 years, Mr. Bent was a lieutenant at the Victorville Federal Correctional Complex.

        He was preceded in death by mother Deborah Pope Gerdes, sister Rachael Diantoni, great-grandparents Martha and Ore Pope and Janet Green and uncle Ronald Pope.

        He is survived by grandparents Jack and Sharon Pope, sons Tava and Uriah Bent, daughters Aiyana and Ava Bent and wife Bobbie Bent, all of Yucca Valley; sister Krystal Roses of Yucca Valley; and brothers Tony and Jason Bent of Menifee, Jessie Bent of Yucca Valley, Will Pope of Yucca Valley, Daniel Pope of Yucca Valley and Ronnie Pope of Yucca Valley.

        A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 24 at Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel.

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

Source:  http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/court-hearing-set-for-lompoc-prison-guard/article_3812fcae-6cce-11e1-a496-001871e3ce6c.html; 14 Mar 2012

        Gary Bent, the Victorville federal prison guard who was shot to death in a Lompoc hotel room last week, was a father of four who was headed to a Christian retreat after training at the Lompoc prison, family members said Monday.

        “He was a good family man,” said brother-in-law Cody Ridley, 34, a businessman in San Jacinto. “He was a Christian man and he loved his children.”

        Bent was killed about 9:30 p.m. Thursday in his room at the Embassy Suites, 1117 North H St., where several federal correctional officers had registered while in town for training.

        He suffered a fatal wound from a handgun toward the back of his neck, according to police.

        Timothy Sean McNally, 33, a guard at the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex since July 2006, was arrested shortly after midnight Friday morning at a residence in the 1100 block of West Pine Avenue on suspicion of homicide, according to authorities.

        He is scheduled for his first appearance today at 1:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Lompoc.

        The district attorney’s office late Monday was still awaiting investigative paperwork from the Lompoc Police Department.

        Police released few new details Monday about the shooting, but did confirm that McNally and Bent knew each other. Bent’s mother-in-law said he had been to training in Lompoc in past years with other correctional officers from around the state. 

        Bent’s children — boys ages 21?2 and 13 and girls 5 and 9 — are trying to cope with the death of their father, said his mother-in-law, Cindy Andrews, Calimesa, Calif.

        Andrews said she told her grandchildren the tragic news after her daughter called her at 1:30 a.m. Friday.

        “My daughter, she couldn’t do it,” Andrews said. “She held them as I told them what had happened. It was the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever seen. The curdling screams that those children made. They’ve had so many breakdowns since they were told.”

        Andrews said the children’s strong Christian faith has helped get them through the past few days.

        “The other night I was trying to get the kids to lighten up a little bit. We were all singing songs,” she said. “My granddaughter said, ‘I want you to play “Give it to Jesus.” I’m going to sing it real loud so my dad can hear me singing in heaven.’”

        Andrews said the words to the song encourage Christians to turn to Jesus in times of hardship.

        “It’s definitely a roller coaster ride. My daughter and sons kind of understand. Their father passed away when they were 8, 10 and 12.”

        Andrews said she felt sympathy for McNally’s family as well.

        “To me, it’s very sad on both families,” she said.

        A close friend of McNally’s on Monday expressed surprise at the shooting.

        “We’re all in shock,” said Gil Muro, who has known McNally since their days at Lompoc High School. McNally graduated in 1998.

        “It’s unfortunate it happened this way,” said Muro, who owns the Hotrod Ranch on West Central Avenue. “I think if you were to talk to any of his friends, they would be surprised.”

        Ridley said Bent, who recently separated from his wife, overcame a difficult childhood and found success in the justice system. He had worked his way up to lieutenant and was a supervisor at the Victorville Federal Correctional Complex, Ridley said.

        “It was kind of like a second family,” Ridley said.

        “He was an inspiration for me. Gary had all the odds stacked against him. He didn’t have his mom. He didn’t have his dad,” he said. “His brothers and sisters were all in and out of jail. He’s always kind of been on his own. He was raised by his grandparents.

        “He was a success story,” Ridley said. He said Bent was to leave Friday morning for a retreat for Christian men at Crestline in Big Bear.

        Now, he said, the family is trying to piece together what happened by talking to Bent’s friends, and co-workers who attended the training in Lompoc and were registered at the same hotel.

        Authorities have given basic information, but won’t give them details until the investigation is complete, Ridley said.

        “We want to know what the motive was. Why was he shot in the back of the neck?”

[Lompoc Record reporter John Sakata contributed to this report.]

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

By Stacy Moore, Hi-Desert Star;  Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:33 am

Yucca   Valley   native   killed   in   shooting

Fellow correctional officer arrested

        LOMPOC — A 32-year-old corrections officer raised in Yucca Valley was shot to death in a hotel room here Thursday, March 8. A fellow prison guard is accused of his murder.

        Gary Michael Bent, a lieutenant at the Victorville Federal Correctional Complex, had just finished a training session at Lompoc’s federal prison. He and several other officers were staying at the city’s Embassy Suites hotel, and were spending time together the night of the shooting.

        “It was the last night that they were all going to be in town,” Sgt. Chuck Strange, spokesman for the Lompoc Police Department, said Tuesday, March 13.

        Police received word that a shooting had taken place in a first-floor hotel room about 10:13 p.m., Strange wrote in a news release. After knocking at the room’s front door and getting no response, they entered and found Bent’s body. He appeared to have been shot once in the back of the neck.

        Investigators arrested 33-year-old Timothy Sean McNally of Lompoc Friday, March 9, on suspicion of homicide. He was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon.

        Strange said police have not identified a motive for the shooting. “Obviously, the two of them knew each other, but (investigators) don’t know the extent of their relationship,” he said. “We’re still trying to get handle on that by talking to friends and relatives.”

        Bent is survived by a number of family members in Yucca Valley, including two sons, ages 13 and 2 1/2, and two daughters, ages 9 and 5.

        “He was a good Christian family man,” Bobbie Bent, his wife of 10 years, said.

        He was raised by his grandparents, Jack and Sharon Pope, who still live in Yucca Valley. His grandfather called Bent an upstanding young man dedicated to his job. Pope can’t understand why anyone would want to hurt his grandson.

        “Nobody knows why. He was loved. There’s no reason,” Pope said Tuesday via telephone. “As a matter of fact, the warden and chaplain from the prison visited me after it happened and told me how loved and respected he was.”

        According to his grandfather, Bent was the youngest person to achieve the rank of lieutenant in the federal prisons. He served on a special weapons and tactics team and was climbing the ladder to captain.

        “He loved his job; he took pride in his work,” Bobbie Bent said.

        Brother to eight, Bent lost his mother in November last year, when Deborah Pope Gerdes was hit by three cars while crossing Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

        He was a devoted father and sibling who called all his brothers, even his older ones, his “little brothers,” because he was the biggest.

        “He was a happy, loving guy. He had the biggest heart ever,” Bobbie Bent said. “He would do anything for anybody.”

        Bent had been in Lompoc for six weeks for his annual training. “Thursday was his last day, and he was supposed to come home the next day,” Pope said. “He was really looking forward to coming home.”

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

Source:  http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/ex-prison-guard-found-guilty-in-friend-s-death/; Oct 11, 2013 2:20 PM

Ex-Prison Guard Found Guilty in Friend's Death

        SANTA  MARIA, Calif. (AP) - Jurors have convicted a former Central Coast prison guard of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a friend.

        The Lompoc Record (http://bit.ly/19F60Fe ) reports Timothy McNally buried his face in his hands after the verdict was read Thursday.

        The defense claimed McNally was playing around with his 9 mm pistol last year and pointed it at his friend, Gary Bent, a Victorville correctional officer who was in town for riot-control training. The weapon discharged, killing Bent.

McNally's lawyer maintains the shooting was an accident.

        Bent's widow, Bobbie, cried when the verdict was announced, saying justice was served for her five children.

        The verdict comes after McNally's first trial earlier this year ended with a hung jury. The 33-year-old faces 25 years to life when he is sentenced in November.

 

Bent, Gary Michael (Pope) Bent

Source:  http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-lompoc-prison-guard-mcnally-sentenced-to-years-to-life/article_5847b13a-6291-11e3-9c5d-0019bb2963f4.html; 11 Dec 2013

        Timothy McNally, the former Lompoc prison guard convicted in the shooting death of a Victorville correctional officer, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for second-degree murder.

        McNally was expected to be sentenced last week, but his attorney, Michael Scott, filed a motion the day before the hearing seeking a new trial, which was denied by Judge Patricia Kelly prior to sentencing the defense attorney’s client.

        Kelly also opted to not modify the jury’s verdict to involuntary manslaughter, which Scott had also requested as part of his motion.

        “What occurred was criminal negligence,” Scott argued, adding he hoped Kelly would rule in his favor. “This isn’t a life case, and it’s not a second-degree murder case.”

        Had Kelly overturned the jury’s verdict, the maximum sentence McNally would’ve received for an involuntary manslaughter conviction was four years, plus 10 years for using a gun. He would’ve been eligible for parole by age 42.

        ORIGINAL: A judge this morning denied a motion for a new trial for the former Lompoc prison guard convicted in the shooting death of a Victorville correctional officer.

        Timothy McNally, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Gary Bent, a 32-year-old prison guard in Victorville who died in a Lompoc hotel bathroom after he was shot once in the left side of the neck by McNally.

        Earlier this month, McNally was set to be sentenced to 15 years to life in prison before his attorney, Michael Scott, filed a 14-page motion seeking a new trial and delaying the scheduled sentencing hearing.

 

Berg, Glen Loyd Berg

Source:  The News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri; Oct. 11, 2012

        Glen Loyd Berg, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was born October 25, 1920 in Lebanon, Mo. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1939, then served as a Navy pilot in a Black Cat squadron in the Pacific during World War II. He then earned a degree in Geology from the University of Missouri and worked as a cartographer for the Defense Mapping Agency in St Louis.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Hazel Berg, and his daughter Elaine Berg.       

        He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Berg; son, David Berg of St. Louis; step-son, Kenneth McHenry of Provo, Utah; brother, Clyde Berg of Lebanon; sisters, Fern Rodgin and Bonita Randolph of Lebanon; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

        Viewing will be in Greenlawn North on Friday, October 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1357 S. Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, Saturday October 13 at 9:00 a.m. Internment will follow services in Hazelwood Cemetary [sic--cemetery] in Springfield, Mo.

 

Berg, Kathleen McHenry Berg, nee McKeel

Source:  The News Leader, Springfield, Missouri; 25 Oct 2012

        Kathleen McKeel McHenry Berg passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was born February 19, 1924 in Springfield, Mo. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield in 1942. She completed a Masters of Education from University of Missouri in 1950. She retired as an elementary teacher in Kirkwood Public Schools in 1986.

        She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Ray McHenry who died in World War II; her husband of 60 years, Glen Loyd Berg; parents, Leonard McKeel and Josephine Parker; daughter, Elaine Berg; and sisters, Irene Vanderhoof and Geraldine Berbert.

        She is survived by sons, Kenneth McHenry and David Berg: siblings, Lorene Shaffer, William McKeel, Bertha Curtis, June Schaefer, Donald McKeel, and Diane McKeel; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

        Viewing will be in Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Friday, October 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and services will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1357 S. Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield on Saturday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. Internment will follow services in Hazelwood Cemetary [sic--cemetery] in Springfield, MO.

 

Best, Joseph E. Best

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; March 26, 2012

        Joseph E. Best, 85, passed from this life Saturday morning (March 24, 2012) at his home in Oak Grove. He was born May 29, 1926, in Whipple, Ohio.

        He retired from B.F. Goodrich Company in 1988, with 41 years of service. He had been a member of the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He loved mowing lawns and gardening, and he was an avid bowler along with cheering on his grandchildren from the stands at their sporting events and watching the local sports teams. Joe also enjoyed NASCAR.

        On Oct. 31, 1953, he married Ruth Ellen Cunningham. She survives with two sons, Larry Best and his wife, Maxine, and Garry Best and his wife, Becky, both of Marietta; and three grandchildren, Nicole, Justin and Nathan.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Enid Best; three brothers, Kenneth, Clyde and Lloyd; and one granddaughter, Shea Nicole.

        Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (March 28) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Schmelzenbach officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. on Tuesday with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

        Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.mslfuneralhome.com.

        Memorial contributions are requested to Marietta Home Health and Hospice, 210 N. Seventh St., Suite 400, Marietta, Ohio, 45750.

 

Betts, Gary E. Betts

Source:  The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home (Woodsfield, Ohio); April 2012 - online

        Gary E. Betts, age 63, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday April 21, 2012 at his home.  He was born July 30, 1948 a son of the late Elbert Wesley Betts and Zelda Weber Betts.

        Gary was a retired Highway Technician for the Ohio Department of Transportation, he served in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine Corporal from 1968 to 1969.  He was also a member of the Woodsfield V.F.W.

        He is survived by his girlfriend; Michelle Biedenbach, two daughters; Angie (Doug) Czako of Columbus, Ohio, and Lorianne (Anthony) Smallwood of Londonderry, Ohio, two sons; Tyler Betts of Westerville, Ohio, and Travis (Stacie) Betts of Dublin, Ohio, four brothers; Darrel (Dianne) Betts of Newark, Ohio, Russell (Mary) Betts of Lewisville, Ohio, Delmas (Lucy) Betts of Lewisville, and Ronald Betts of Lewisville, six grandchildren; Katie, Annie, Courtney, Mercie-Mae, Gideon and Gavin.

         Friends received from 2 – 4  & 6 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday April 26, 2012 with Rev. Susan Lehosky officiating.

Interment in the Buchanan Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.  Military Services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

        Family request memorial contributions to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.  woundedwarriorproject.org.

 

Betts, Paul N. Betts

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 2 Apr 2012

        QUAKER  CITY -- Paul N. Betts, 86, of Quaker City, passed away Sunday (April 1, 2012) at Emerald Pointe Nursing Home in Barnesville.

        Paul was born Aug. 19, 1925, in Batesville, the son of the late Charles C. Betts and Mary N. (Neuhart) Betts-Boles.

        Paul was a parts supervisor for the former Gibson Chevrolet of Quaker City. He was a graduate of Quaker City High School, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Quaker City Masonic Lodge, where he was a 60-year member.

        He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta (Hall) Betts, who passed away Jan. 10, 2002.

        Paul is survived by two daughters, Paula (J. Dean) Winland and Shelley (Dennis "Doc") Eddy, both of Barnesville; a sister, Luella (James U. "Peanut") Carpenter of Quaker City; six grandchildren, Jason (Diane) Winland of Beallsville, Jill Winland, Justin (Kyla) Winland, Ryan (Amanda) Eddy, Brandon (Becky) Eddy, all of Barnesville, and Heather (Lorne) Roe of Salesville; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

        Friends and family may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thorn-Black Funeral Home, 291 Pike St., Quaker City, where services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating.

        Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery, Quaker City. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

        Masonic services will take place Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

        In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Quaker City United Methodist Church.

 

Beverly, Bobby Beverly

Source:  The Colorado Springs [Colorado] Gazette - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

        Bobby Beverly, Major USAF (ret), passed away surrounded by family on 7 November at the age of 70 in Colorado Springs.

        After battling Parkinson's for many years, he succumbed to a stroke. He entered this world in Houston, Texas, on September 24, 1942, to Bobby and Johnny Beverly.

        He began his 20-year Air Force career as a graduate of the USAFA class of '64. He earned a BS in Engineering from USAFA, and later, a MBA from Auburn. His Air Force travels covered the US, Asia, and Europe where he piloted T-33s, T-37s, and RF-4s, amassing 3,600 flying hours.

        After retiring back to his beloved Colorado, he continued supporting the AF mission as a Senior Systems Engineer and Program Manager with several local defense companies. He found time to give back to his community with two terms on the Lewis Palmer School Board, Director of the local youth soccer organization, an avid backpacker, and AF Falcons season ticket holder.

        During his time at the Academy, he met his wife of 47 years, Sherry Howard, and later fathered two boys: Chris Beverly, Lt Col (USAF Ret), and Matt Beverly, Maj, USAF, and is furthered survived by two granddaughters Caitlin and Megan, and his brothers Kerry and Rex Beverly.

        A memorial service will be held at 10am on Monday, November 19 at the USAF Academy Cadet Chapel.

        In lieu of flowers, donations be made to either First Christian Church or the Jeanne Taylor Parkinson's Support Group, Colorado Parkinson's Foundation, 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Suite 111, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

 

Bibby, Cynthia Melody Bibby

Source:  The Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, Ohio; ca 30 Sep 2012

        Cynthia Melody Bibby, age 55, of Mount Vernon passed away at her home after an illness on September 29, 2012. She was born on August 3, 1957 in Brunswick, OH, to Donald G. and Phyllis (Moore) Bibby of Mount Vernon.

        Her family moved to Mount Vernon in 1970 and Cindy worked at Jeld-Wen for 14 years. Although she had no children of her own, she loved being an aunt and great aunt and took great joy in being the family baby sitter. She loved crafts and she loved to give gifts to her family and friends. She really loved Christmas. She lived a quiet life, taking care of her parents.

        In addition to her parents, Cindy is survived by her brothers, Tyrone and Donald M. Bibby of Mount Vernon, her sister, Janet Pelton of Mount Vernon; 5 nieces, 3 nephews, and 8 great nephews and nieces. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

        The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 619 East High St., Mount Vernon where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 with Dan Pelton and Fawn Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Mound View Cemetery.

 

Bibelhauser, Joseph Bibelhauser

Source:  The Oldham Era, (LaGrange, Kentucky) - Sunday, September 2, 2012

Joseph Bibelhauser,    61

of    Smithfield

Property   dispute   turns   deadly   in   Smithfield;   bus   driver   remembered

        Police believe a property dispute led to the fatal shooting of a Henry County man on Saturday afternoon.

        Detectives from Kentucky State Police Post 5 are investigating the the death of Joseph Bibelhauser, 61.

        A 911 call alerted KSP to an altercation and possible shooting in the 7600 block of Ballardsville Road in Smithfield.

        According to police, Bibelhauser died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.

        The alleged shooter, 57-year-old James Fowler of Smithfield, is charged with murder and held on a $100,000 bond at the Carroll County jail.

        KSP Detective Kurt Buhts is leading the investigation.

        Bibelhauser worked as a bus driver for The HDB Service Group, which created Oldham County's public bus service and also provides transportation for seniors.

        He viewed his job as more than a bus driver.

        Co-workers remember Bibelhauser using his time behind the wheel as a chance to serve others.

        He shared home-grown produce with passengers, but his helping hand didn't stop with tomatoes or squash.

        One elderly passenger mentioned her embarrassment at her unkempt yard, and Bibelhauser showed up on a Saturday morning to mow it.

        After seeing a passenger nearly fall as she walked from her home, he power washed her ramp.

        And on rainy days, he sometimes drove passengers all the way to their door, rather than having them walk in the rain.

        His attitude permeated to all who worked for the bus service. In his words, "Lotta people count on us. Can't let 'em down!"

        Funeral visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home in La Grange. A Funeral mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.5 at St. John's Catholic Church in Eminence.

 

Bibelhauser, Joseph Nicholas Bibelhauser

Source:  heady-radcliffefuneralhome.com, [LaGrange, Kentucky]; Sep 2012

April 26, 1951 - September 1, 2012

        Joseph Nicholas "Nick" Bibelhauser 61, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012.

        He was a member of St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church. He retired form Cohart Refectory and was a bus driver for HDB.

        Survivors include his wife: Cheryl Ballou Bibelhauser; sons: Keith Bibelhauser (Tammy) and Timothy Ray Bibelhauser.

        A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church with burial to follow in Smithfield Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3-8 PM at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at www.heady-radcliffefuneralhome.com.

 

Bishop, Virginia Kathryn Bishop, nee Fish

Source:  kepnerfuneral.com; Apr 2012

        Bishop, Virginia Kathryn, 79 of Wheeling died on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling.

        She was born September 7, 1932 in Moundsville, WV the daughter of the late Howard* and Alma Mercer Duncan and was a Methodist.

        In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Neidert and two brothers, Earl and Robert Duncan.

        Surviving are her husband, Byron J. "Buzz" Bishop; her son, Byron "Buzz" Bishop, Jr and his wife, Sherry of Wheeling; her daughter, Kathryn L. Auth and her husband, Ron of Waldorf, MD; two sisters, Ruth Pritsch and Dorothy Young and her husband, Bernie all of Moundsville, WV; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

        Friends received on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 5 p m until 8 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV (304 242-2311) where services will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10 a m with the Reverend Bryan D. Carpenter officiating. Interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeling Renal Care, 500 Medical Park, Suite 100, Wheeling, WV 26003.

        Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.

*Submitter's Note:  Her birth father was Leroy Porter Fish who died in 1936.  In October 1938 her mother married Howard Duncan so Howard is her stepfather.  Robert Duncan was her stepbrother and Ruth Pritsch her stepsister.  They were the children of Howard Duncan and his first wife, Celesta Guthrie.  Celesta died in January of 1938.

 

Blair, Dorothy G. Blair nee Guiler

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2012

Dorothy G. Blair, 84, of 30516 County Road 16 B, Lower Salem, Ohio passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio.  She was born at Marietta, Ohio on October 4, 1928 a daughter of the late Harold D. and Georgeina E. Shuman Guiler.

She was a homemaker, a former office clerk at the former Dr. Reed’s office in Caldwell, Ohio, a former factory worker in Cambridge, Ohio and a former part-time janitor for the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. She was a member of the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley, Ohio and was a member of the Bethel Senior Citizens in Marr, Ohio. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, the outdoors, and old fashioned flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart G. Blair on December 28, 2002.

Surviving are one son, Ronnie G. (Valerie) Blair of Lower Salem, Ohio; one sister, Kathryn S. Conley of Reinersville, Ohio; and one grandson, Andy Blair of Lower Salem, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home 202 Main Street Summerfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday where funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in the Creighton Ridge Cemetery near Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

 

Bohyer, Thomas E. Bohyer

Source:  The McFarland & Son Funeral and Cremation Services Company; 16 or 17 Nov 2012

    BORN: April 28, 1931

    DIED: November 15, 2012

    LOCATION: Warren, Ohio

        Thomas Edward Bohyer, 81, died peacefully Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Gillette Nursing Home. He was born April 28, 1931 in Warren, OH and was the son of Earl and Cora (Evans) Bohyer .

        He retired from Packard Electric, a Div. of GM, in 1991 after 43 years of service. He was a former member of Second Christian Church and became a member of Champion Christian Church. He was an avid sports fan and was named to the 1957 All World Softball Team while playing for Packard Electric. He also played for Warren G. Harding High in 1948 on the only baseball team that made the Ohio State Tournament.

        Surviving are his wife; Frances, whom he married November 11,1950, two sons; Thomas (Celeste) Bohyer, and, James Bohyer, two daughters; Kathleen (Bob) Koehn, and, Susanna (companion, Scott Yurcisin) Bohyer, grandchildren:, Kelly (Ron) Longstreth, Staff Sgt. Brian (Melissa) Koehn, Scott (Teresa) Bohyer, Matthew Bohyer, Bo (Rebecca) Koehn, Aaron (Marissa) Bohyer, Craig (Nicole) Bohyer, Kyle Grammatas, great-grandchildren; MacKenzie, Madison, Breonna, Makayla, Chloe, Kendall, Avery, Jake, and, Madeline. He was preceded in death by brothers; Raymond Bohyer and Gene Bohyer, and sisters; Vera Chamberlain and Eleanor Ringler.

        Friends and family may gather at McFarland & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held Monday, November 19, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Hopkins of Champion Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Park.

        Family request material contributions be made to the Champion Christian Church, 151 Center St. West, Warren, OH. 44483. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral and Cremation Services Company, 271 N. Park Ave, Warren, OH 44481, (330)393-9621. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary, send condolences and order flowers.

 

Bolon, William H. Bolon

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 2012

William H. Bolon, 76, of 208 Oaklawn Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.

          He was born at Barnesville, Ohio on May 21, 1936 a son of the late Raymond L. and Pauline Moore Bolon.

          He was a retired partner with the former Native Manufacturing Inc. Lewisville, Ohio. He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio; a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Woodsfield, Ohio; a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 2302, Woodsfield, Ohio. Bill enjoyed playing music in his spare time.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna M. Smithberger Bolon on May 19, 2001, and a brother, Donald O. Bolon.

          Surviving are his wife, Mary Miller Baker Bolon whom he married on January 24, 2004; two daughters, Julie A. (Vince) Hogue of Lewisville, Ohio, and Christine Bolon (Chad Brown) of Clarington Ohio; one son, L. William (Becky) Bolon of Woodsfield, Ohio; one step-son, David Baker (Carrie Kinsey) of Beallsville, Ohio; one step-daughter Brenda (Lyle) Barker of Paden City, West Virginia; one brother, John “Jack” Bolon of Somerton, Ohio; one sister, Sandra (Herb) Wilson of Beallsville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Hannah Jones, Dylan Baker, Gabe Bolon and Carver Bolon; seven step-grandchildren; and four step 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. with vigil services at 4 p.m.Wednesday.

          Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

           Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sylvester School, 119 Wayne Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Boney, June D. Boney, nee Harrison

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository - Thursday, May 10, 2012

        June D. Boney age 74, of Canton died unexpectedly Tuesday. Born in Spruce Pine, N.C. to the late Donald and Eileen (Ledford) Harrison. June was a dedicated wife and devoted mother with a love for flowers.

        In addition to her parents June was preceded in death by her son, Edward Cain. She is survived by her husband, Merle of 45 years; loving daughters, Revonda (Jeffrey) Cochran, Michelle Hudas and Rebecca (Danny) Goffus; grandchildren, Shannon Cochran, Jessica Goffus, Matt and Zach Hudas; great-grandchildren, Mya and Riley; special niece, Kimberly Elkins also survives.

        Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home, 4817 Cleveland Ave. NW. with Rev. C. David Morgan officiating. Interment in North Lawn Cemetery.

        Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cleveland Eye Bank, 615 Wearn Bldg., 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. "June's legacy lives on with her Gift of Sight through eye donation."

 

Bott, Gailard Wilbert Bott

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2012

Gailard Wilbert Bott, 88, of 455 West Marietta Street, Woodsfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, West Virginia.

          He was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on June 19, 1924 a son of the late Barney Monroe and Grace Steed Bott.

          Gailard was a retired building contractor and a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was also a United States Navy veteran of World War II.

On September 2, 1944 he married Wilma Schmidt Bott who passed away on October 10, 2012.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Limbrunner of Memphis, Tennessee, and Karen Diane “Kay” (Roger) West of Woodsfield, Ohio; one son, Carey Neil (Becky) Bott of Woodsfield, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Tom) Rouse, Trent (Cori) West, Troy (Bobbie) West, Corey (Jamie) Bott, Casey (Natalie) Bott, Jill (James) Knight, and Stewart (Jeannie) Limbrunner; eight great grandchildren, Cody Rouse, Kyle and Kevin West, Brianna West, Vivian Bott, Jamie and Jordon Knight, and Tiffany Limbrunner; and two step grandchildren, Nicholas and Felicity Claus.

          Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday where joint funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Sam Bartrug officiating. Interment will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Bott, Julie Bott nee Kurtzman

Source: Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio, dated, July 2012

       Bott, Julie Kurtzman, age 53, of Clarington, OH died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at her home. She was born September 29, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of Glenna Moore Cozart and the late Dale Raymond Kurtzman.

       Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany & Steven DePaulis and Felicity Bott, both of Shadyside, OH, her mother, Glenna Moore Cozart of Clarington, two sisters, Lisa & Brad Weiner of Columbus, OH and Gina & John Gray of Caldwell, OH and two brothers, Frank & Marci Kurtzman and Derek & Grace Kurtzman, both of Clarington, several nieces and nephews.

      A celebration of Julie's life will be held at a time to be determined.

      Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington.

 

Bott, Julie Bott, nee Kurtzman

Source:  Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio; 20 Jul 2012

        Bott, Julie Kurtzman, age 53, of Clarington, OH died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at her home.

        She was born September 29, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of Glenna Moore Cozart and the late Dale Raymond Kurtzman.

        Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany & Steven DePaulis and Felicity Bott, both of Shadyside, OH, her mother, Glenna Moore Cozart of Clarington, two sisters, Lisa & Brad Weiner of Columbus, OH and Gina & John Gray of Caldwell, OH and two brothers, Frank & Marci Kurtzman and Derek & Grace Kurtzman, both of Clarington, several nieces and nephews.

        A celebration of Julie's life will be held at a time to be determined.

        Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington.

 

Boyer, Lenoma Boyer, nee Naylor

Source:  www.leavittfuneralhome.com, [Parkersburg, West Virginia]; 28 or 29 or 30 Jul 2012

        Lenoma Boyer, 67, of Parkersburg, died July 27, 2012, at her residence.

        She was born May 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Warren Lee and Ruby (Wade) Naylor.

        She loved sewing, needle work and arts and crafts. She loved animals and has several birds and was known as the Bird Lady. She also enjoyed reading mystery books and watching Gunsmoke. She was Baptist by faith.

        She is survived by her husband Calvin Eugene Boyer of Parkersburg; four sons William Joseph Daugherty of Belpre, Harold B. Daugherty of Belpre, Mark W. Daugherty (Donna) of Little Hocking, and Tony N. Daugherty (Crystal) of Belpre; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; a brother Warren Lee Naylor Jr of NC. and a sister Nancy Shepherd of Parkersburg.

        Services will be 1 pm Tuesday July 31, 2012, at the Leavitt Funeral Home Parkersburg. Burial will be at the Naylor Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 pm and an hour prior to the service.

 

Brake, John A. Brake

Source: Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio, dated, December 2012

Brake, John A., age 90, of Sardis, Ohio, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the New Martinsville Care & Rehab Center, New Martinsville, WV. He was born November 22, 1922 in Oak, Ohio, the son of the late John Henry and Myrtle Morris Brake.

John was a retired marine engineer on the rivers of the United States; was baptized in the Lutheran Church and attended the Apostolic Christian Church in Sardis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Ermine Brake; and a brother, Morris Brake.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Almeda Indermuhle Brake; a son, William (Miriam) Brake of Sardis; nine grandchildren, Cliff (Gina) Brake of Marshallville, Ohio, Lisa (Eric) Indermuhle and Laura (Bob) Dotterer, both of Sardis, Sheila Sabo of Marion, Ohio, Julia (Dean) Ramsier of Wadsworth, Ohio, Matthew (Dawn) Brake of Sardis, Sara (Scott) Manz of Paulding, Ohio, Douglas Brake and Jason Brake, both of Sardis; 27 great grandchildren, and a twin sister, Catherine Zimmerman of Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church, 49076 SR 255, Sardis, with ministers of the church officiating.

Interment to follow in the Apostolic Church Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Braniff, Charles B. Braniff

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News and Sentinel; October 6, 2012

        Charles B. Braniff, 81, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday afternoon.

        He was born July 6, 1931 at Hastings in Wetzel County, son of the late Samuel Porter Braniff and Anna Laura King Braniff. He was a graduate of Gilmore High School at Sandyville, and retired from Kaiser Aluminum of Belpre, Ohio. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he saw frontline action during the Korean Conflict as a medic with the 179th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal and a Purple Heart. In civilian life, he was an avid hunter and fisherman and an avid outdoorsman.

        Surviving are his wife of many years, Patricia J. Dailey Braniff; daughters, Eva Westfall (Eddie) and Althea Hess (Rob); brothers, James Braniff (Linda) and Gary Braniff (Sue); sisters, Carolyn Thornton, Norma Jean Curtin, Pauline Syruus (Sam) and Nevada Sue Burnem; brother-in-law, Ed Depue; grandchildren, April Balis (Pat Miller), Crystal Thomas, Juanita Anderson (Rickie), Paul E. Balis, Donald Riggs, Dustin Hess and Benjamin Hess; and great-grandchildren, Austin Balis, Kyle Miller and Jalee Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Debra Balis and Vanessa Staats; his first wife, Mary Braniff; sisters, Marie Depue and Mary E. Braniff; and brothers, Sam Braniff Jr., Thomas Edwin Braniff, Larry Dale Braniff and Paul Dean Braniff.

        Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Monday at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Pastor Pam Ritchie officiating. Interment will follow the service at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 103, Ripley. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

 

Brewer, Don T. Brewer

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review  - 1 Feb 2012

        WELLSVILLE - Don T. Brewer, 87, of Wellsville, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at home following a lengthy illness.

        He was born January 29, 1925, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Albert and Stella (Stowers) Brewer.

        Don graduated from Wellsville High School and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps as a sergeant during World War II where he was a bottom turret gunner. Don earned 4 Bronze Stars and the Air Medal with 1 Silver Cluster while flying 35 missions over Germany. His military service included Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and the Air Offensive in Europe.

        He was an overhead crane operator for the former Crucible Steel before retiring in 1982. Don also owned and operated Brewer's Plumbing and Hot Water Heat Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post 70, VFW Post 5647, and Elks Lodge 1040 in Wellsville.

        Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean (Sabol) Brewer, whom he married July 31, 1948; one daughter: Vickie Lynn Smith and her husband Darrell "Butter" of Wellsville; two sons: Don A. Brewer of Wellsville, and Larry Brewer and his wife Judy of Wellsville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

        In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his daughter: Margaret "George" VanDyne; son: William "Bill" Brewer; and sisters: Lucille Smith, Pat Mims, and Kate Wilson.

        The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at the Roberts Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Blakeley of the First Christian Church of Wellsville officiating.

        Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded.

 

Brock, Gladys W. Brock nee Biles

Source: Harper Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2012

        Gladys W. Brock, 87, of Zanesville and formerly of Clarington, Ohio died Monday, January 9, 2012 in Cedar Hill Care Center,  Zanesville.  She was born May 14, 1924 near Alledonia, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Mary Pugh Biles. 

        Gladys was a member of the Zanesville Church of Christ and remained faithful to serving God until she was no longer able to attend weekly services.  She enjoyed working puzzle books and she loved her cats; she also enjoyed reading the Monroe County Beacon each week. 

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Brock; two brothers, Kenneth and Leonard Biles; two sisters, Ruth  Moore and Bernice Book; and a nephew, Gerald Moore. 

       Surviving are a sister, Katherine Fielding of Zanesville; several nephews and a niece; Lee and Vicci Biles of Zanesville who have provided a home and have cared for Gladys since 1995, Rodney and Sandra Biles of Zanesville, John and Debby Biles, of Franklin, TN, Stephen and Marlene Book of Jerusalem, Tony Biles of Oregon, and Karen Moore, of Massillon. 

      Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM with Evangelist Jonathan Brown officiating.

       Interment follows in Beallsville Cemetery.  Gladys' family requests that memorial contributions be made to Beallsville Cemetery Association, c/o Tom Coss, 54131 Belmont Ridge Road, Beallsville, Ohio   43716.

 

Brooks, Betty L. Brooks, nee Minard

Source:  The Courier [Findlay, Ohio] - Monday, July 30, 2012

        Betty L. Brooks, 73, of Arcadia, died at 5:32 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the IU Health Tipton Hospital, Tipton, IN. She was born on July 19, 1939, in Wood County to the late Howard and Esther (Archer) Minard.

        She married Melvin "Mel" R. Brooks on November 7, 1959, and he preceded him in death on October 4, 2001.

        Betty is survived by her son, Brian E. Brooks of Arcadia; daughters: Robin (Lamar) Miller of Arcadia and Sandra (Steve) Shriver of Atlanta, IN; brothers: William (Dolores) Minard of Arcadia and David Minard of Mesa, AZ; a sister, Patty Tyson of Wayne, OH; grandchildren: Brandon, Chauntel, Brandie, Amanda, Nicholas, Misty, Chad and Autumn; great-grandchildren: Easton, Eli, Riley, Dylan and Krieston.

        Betty loved making dolls and teddy bears, winning numerous awards. She also loved nature, birds, but most of all her true love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

        A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay with Reverend DJ Dent officiating.

        Burial will be in Bechtel Cemetery, Allen Township.

        Visitation will be held 2 hours (11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.) prior to the service Tuesday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.

        Memorial contributions may be made in care of Coldren-Crates Funeral Home.

 

Brooks, Jack Max Brooks Sr.

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository - Wednesday, July 4, 2012

        Jack Max Brooks Sr. age 82, went home to be with his Lord on July 1, 2012. Born in New Matamoras, Ohio on Oct. 3, 1929. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Purple Heart recipient.

        He was a member of the American Legion Post 440, retired Teamster Local 92 and a very faithful member of the Canton Baptist Temple filling many roles.

        Survived by his daughter, Vicki (Tim) Godfrey; son, Jack Jr. (Kara) Brooks; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

        He was one of 10 children and is survived by his brothers, John and Don Brooks and sister, Mary Geisler.

        Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Delaney Young officiating.

        Burial with military honors will follow in the Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website www. reedfuneralhome. com.

Reed, 330-477-6721

 

Brown, Carl E. Brown

Source: The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 19 Mar 2012

        Carl E. Brown, age 95, of Sebring, formally of Alliance, died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center.

        He was born January 25, 1917, in Ashland County, to Elvy and Effie (McBride) Brown.

        A 1934 graduate of Jeromesville High School, Carl spent 10 years as a self-employed co-owner of Stonebridge Sales and for 20 years he was owner/partner of Brown & Holt Tires.

        Carl enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Conrad Masonic Lodge #271 F & AM and a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Canton. He was also a life member of the BPOE #467, and a member of the Tadmore Temple.

        He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of Sebring, whom he married on November 25, 1937; son, Darrell Brown of Saginaw, Michigan; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

        Carl was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen and Mary; and two brothers, John and Howard.

        Private family services will be held.

        Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.

 

Brown, Connie Louise Brown

Source: Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, April 2012

        BYESVILLE -- Connie Louise Brown, 56, of Byesville, passed away Wednesday (April 18, 2012) at her brother's home in Carlisle. She was born July 29, 1955, in Noble County, daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Dunn) Brown.

        Miss Brown worked for Guernsey Residential as a caregiver for 10 years. She was Methodist by faith, a 1973 graduate of Shenandoah High School, and enjoyed reading romance novels, cooking and traveling to the ocean.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles "Lester," Terry Gene and Jerry William Brown.

        She is survived by one son, Jason Brown of Byesville; three brothers, Robert (Wanda) Brown of Carlisle, Mike Brown of Byesville and Kevin (Connie) Brown of Sarahsville; three sisters, Kathy Couch of Cambridge, Patty Thompson of Woodsfield and Cheryl (Kevin) Murphy of Cambridge; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Dantae.

       Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville, where services will be 2 p.m. Saturday.

        Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.

 

Brown, Dora Marmie Brown nee Moore

Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, November  2012

      BROWN, Dora Marmie, 68, of Beallsville, died Wednesday** in OVMC Wheeling.

She was born August 19, 1944 near Alledonia, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wesley and Fern VanDyne Moore. Dora was a nursing assistant at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center and attended the First Christian Church, Beallsville.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Marmie and a son, Joe Marmie.

      Surviving are her husband, Howard; a son, Brian (Carol) Marmie of Cameron, Ohio; step-children, Howard "Sonny" (Teresa) Brown of Columbus and Kelly Brown of Atlanta, GA; her twin, Nora (Ronald) Pittman of Jerusalem; a sister, Alice Moore of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Travis, Kari, Anissa, and Autumn Marmie; three great grandchildren, Jayen, Joey, and Blake; three step-grandchildren, Rachelle, Amanda, and Ashlynn.

     Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Beallville Cemetery.

**Note: date of death- November 21, 2012

 

Brown, Fern G. Brown, nee Moffett

Source:  The MansfieldNewsJournal.com [Mansfield, Ohio]; 29 Jan 2012

        ASHLAND: Fern G. Brown, 93, of Ashland, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Good Shepherd Home. Born September 22, 1918 in Wellington, she was the daughter of Andrew and Icie Gay West (Moffett) Ross. As a young lady, Fern had worked for Archway, Cresco, Simmons, and then retired from Ashland University where she worked in housekeeping. She attended the Church of Christ where she was involved with many activities. A dedicated homemaker and loving wife, her family was most important to her. She kept busy canning, taking in ironing for others, and creating an atmosphere of home. Fern enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center in Ashland where she played the drums until she was 86.

        She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn S. Stumbaugh of Ashland and Rosetta L. (Rick) Stephens of Lexington; son, James D. (Brenda) Brown of Sacramento, CA; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 17 great great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband whom she married on August 29, 1936, John D. Brown on March 8, 1991; sons, Richard J. Brown on September 21, 1937, Gerald D. Brown on August 19, 1973, and Clarence R. Brown on November 20, 1974; brothers, Edward W. Moffett in 1990 and Aubrey Moffett in 1918; and sisters, Lucille Parks in 1976 and Clairreva Shultz in 2007.

        Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Ave., Ashland, conducted by her nephew, Charles Gibbs. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ashland County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ or the Good Shepherd Home Activity Fund.

 

Brown, Herbert Edward Brown

Source: McVay Funeral Home, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, January 5,2012

Herbert Edward Brown, age 71, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late C. Edward and Daisy I. Piatt Brown.

He was a United States Army veteran, and he retired from the Ames True Temper plant in Dexter City. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Caldwell. Mr. Brown enjoyed playing cards, and in his younger years, he enjoyed turkey shoots.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Forest Brown.

Surviving are his wife, Verna Stewart Brown, whom he married June 11, 2005; his children, Linda Joy (Mike) Reed of Caldwell, Rhonda Gay (Edwin) Tilton of Pleasant City, and Neal Richard (Connie) Huffman of Caldwell; three sisters, Betty Marie Brown of Dublin, Mary Lou Stimpert of Lewisville, and Monnie Sue (Tom) Poling of Junction City; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

No vistation or funeral service will be observed at this time. McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, is caring for the family.

 

Brown, Marcella Catherine Brown nee Matoszkia

Source: Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 26, 2012

BROWN, Marcella Catherine, age 85, formerly of Pipe Creek Road, Jacobsburg, OH., died Tuesday July 24, 2012 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Belmont County, Ohio October 1, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena McKennon Matoszkia.

Marcella was a retired homemaker and cook.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Brown, and two sons, Willard Alfred Brown and Timothy Brown.

She is survived by two sons, David (Alice) Brown of Powhatan Point, OH, Wilford (Mary) Brown of Eden, TX; one daughter, Victoria (Gary) Burkhart of Woodsfield, OH; 12 grand children, 22 great grand children and three great- great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at 11 a.m. Saturday July 28, 2012 at Powhatan Point Cemetery for a graveside service with Cheryl Seitz officiating.

 

Brown, Margaret Brown nee Roush  “Peggy”

 Source: McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta, Ohio, April 2012 Margaret “Peggy” Brown, 80, of Marietta, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was born on January 23, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to William Strasser and Roberta Neville Roush.

Peggy is survived by 3 daughters: Connie Strahler of Marietta, Debbie (Scot) Seebach of Lewisville, OH, and Tammy (Kevin) Conlin of Monroe, GA; 2 sisters: Sandy Roush and Patsy (Gary) Hupp both of Marietta, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter, nieces, nephews and many friends that she enjoyed very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Dick” Brown, her only son, Richard “Dick” Brown and her brother Jerry Roush.

Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Monday afternoon from 4 until 7. Funeral services will be held on Monday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are requested to Harmar Community Center, c/o Marietta Community Foundation, 100 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, or a charity of donor’s choice.

 

Brown, Nancy Rae Brown nee McNeely

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 2012 Nancy Rae McNeely Brown, age 65, of Antioch, Ohio died Saturday August 25, 2012 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Canton, Ohio April 24, 1947 a daughter of the late Alvin & Goldie Farris McNeely.  Nancy was a member of the Faith Family Fellowship.  She and her husband Cecil were long haul truck drivers for over 30 years. Nancy was also an avid quilter.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother David A. McNeely of Canton.  Nancy is survived by her husband Cecil Brown of Antioch whom she married June 12, 1965, her brothers Joseph L. McNeely of Navarre, Ohio, and Thomas D. McNeely of Perry Twp. Canton, Ohio, and one sister Janice Williams of Yuma, Arizona.  Nancy had no children of her own, but was a special Aunt to her nieces Janice McGraw, Becky Perry, Tammy Toth, Kelly Harris and nephews David McNeely, Robert McNeely, Eric McNeely,Todd Lange, and Scott Cartwright, and many Great nephews and nieces. Nancy will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Friends received from 2 – 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday August 28, at the Bauer -Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday August 29, 2012 with Rev. William Moran officiating.  Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Brown, Nettle Louella Brown, nee Morris

Source:  Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; 17 May 2012 [online]

        Nettie Louella Brown, age 86, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Thursday May 17, 2012 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry, Ohio.  She was born in Monroe County Ohio December 19, 1925 a daughter of the late Adolph & Emma Barker Morris.

        In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; Doy Brown in 1998, six sisters, and two brothers.

        She is survived by one son; Glenn Brown of Woodsfield, three daughters; Helen Harvey of Edgewater, Florida; Linda (John) Kurtz of Somerton, Ohio, and Nancy (Larry) Wise of Woodsfield, 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

        Friends received from 4 – 8 p.m. Saturday May 19 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday May 20, 2012 with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Bruder, Rita Kathleen Bruder

 Source:Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012 Source:Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012 Source:Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012 Source:Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2012 Elle Gene Messenger, infant daughter of Benjamin & Emily Rothenbuhler Messenger of Barnesville, Ohio passed away July 12, 2012 at Wheeling Hospital.

            In addition to her parents she is survived by two brothers; Elijah Emory and Blake Lewis Messenger, maternal grandparents; Gene & Darlene Rothenbuhler of Cameron, Ohio, paternal grandparents; Daniel& Kathy Messenger of Barnesville, Ohio, great grandparents; Alan (Jane) Eschbaugh of Salesville, Ohio Lewis (Mary) Messenger of Barnesville, James Delong of Woodsfield, and the late Donna Delong, and the late Emory and Catherine Rothenbuhler, Aunts and Uncles; Tina (Keith) Dietrich of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Amanda (Ryon) Eddy of Barnesville, Kelli (Chris) Randall of Cameron, Michael (Letisha) Messenger of Cameron, Adam (Sammie) Messenger of Barnesville, and several cousins. Friends will be received from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday July 20, 2012 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Keith Jones officiating.  Interment in the Cameron Cemetery Cameron, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes, Ohio Chapter, 5425 Warner Road, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio 44125.

 

Brunst, Steven J. Brunst

Source:  as posted on the Findagrave.com web site by Frank Amari; June, 2012

        OCEANSIDE -- Steven "Pops" Brunst, 67, passed away on June 21, 2012 of prostrate cancer. He was born on August 24, 1944 in Melrose Park, Ill., son of Carl and Dorothy Brunst. Steven served in the US Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. He graduated from Southern Illinois with a Masters Degree and an MFA in Art. He was a business owner/Master Goldsmith of Golden Treasures in Solana Beach for 25 years. His beautiful jewelry design work is part of his legacy. Steven loved deep sea fishing, gardening and animals. He was dedicated as a volunteer umpire and pitching coach for the little league for many years. The kids fondly referred to him as "Pops." He was compassionate, patient, creative, and full of integrity.

        Steven is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jane Cinciarelli-Brunst of Oceanside; daughter, Shana (Marshall) Westfall of Camarillo, Calif.; sons, Steven and Chris Brunst, both of Oceanside; sisters, Joyce Anderson of Chicago, Ill., and Nancy DiFiore of Madison, Wis.; brother, Carl (Cathy) Brunst of Clairemont, Calif.; and grandchildren, Taylor and Nolan Westfall of Camarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy Brunst.

        A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, June 30, at New Song Church, 3985 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA. 92058. Interment will be held at a later date at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

 

Bumgarner, Opal A. Bumgarner, nee Green

Source:  Oberlin Turner Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio; Oct 2012

January 29, 1920 - October 7, 2012

        Opal A. Bumgarner, 92, Of Hicksville, went home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning October 7, 2012 at Community Health Professional Inpatient Hospice Home, Defiance, Ohio.

        Opal was born January 29, 1920 the daughter of Christopher and Pearl (Morris) Green in Arcola, WV.

        Opal was formerly from Richwood, WV. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

        She is survived by a son John (Jane) Bumgarner and a daughter Mary (John) Allen. Her grandchildren include Jessica Bashore, Kim Thomas, Sheri Baker, Johna McMillion and Kelly Cole. She has seven great grandchildren and a sister Kate Claypool.

        Preceding her in death are her husband Fred, a sister Jewell Taylor and three brothers Lloyd, George and Denzil.

        The funeral service will be at 1:00 at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home in Richwood WV. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Mt. View Memorial Park in Richwood.

 

Bumgarner, Opal A. Bumgarner, nee Green

Source:  The Charleston [West Virginia] Gazette - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

        Opal A. Bumgarner, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Burch, Arthur J. Burch

Source:  The Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, Illinois; May, 2012

        ARTHUR  J.  BURCH  SR, 83, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:07 P.M. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. No formal services are being planned. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting Arthur’s family.

        Arthur was born on February 7, 1929 in Arcola, IL. He was a son of Fred and Nellie (Britton) Burch. He married Jessie Gray on December 15, 1951 in Arcola, IL. She passed away on December 23, 2011.

        Arthur is survived by six children, Clarence Burch of Humboldt, IL, Arthur Burch Jr. of Mattoon, IL, Connie Burch formerly of Mattoon, IL, Cathy Burch of Hindsboro, IL, David Burch of Humboldt, IL and George Burch of Arcola, IL, eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one brother Bob Burch and his wife Darlene of Humboldt, IL.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, six brothers, Ray, Claude, Dude, Fred, Cliff and Orville Burch and one sister, Elsie Edgar.

        Arthur was an Army Veteran. He had worked at Progress Industries in Arthur for several years. He enjoyed collecting clocks and taking care of his cat.

 

Burch, Jack Dwain Burch

Source: Altmeyer Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, Ohio, dated, December 2012

BURCH, Jack Dwain, 51, of Morristown, TN, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the Morristown Hamblen Hospital.

He was born March 9, 1961 in Bellaire, OH, a son of Conner and Mildred Burch of Beallsville, OH.

He was Methodist by faith. He was employed of Double H Plastics in Morristown, as a Process Engineer.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C.O. and Hazel Armann.

In addition to his parents, he was survived by his wife, Kathy (Armann) Burch of Morristown; two sons, Justin (Ashley) Burch and Nicholas Burch both of Buckhannon, WV; two grandchildren, Jaeger Clayton and Jaelyn Nicole Burch; two stepchildren, T.J. (Deanna) Taylor and Summer (Justin) Mozena of Clarington, OH; four step grandchildren, Dawson, Trey, Maddox, and Brody; four sisters, Kathy McClelland of Shadyside, OH, Connie Burch of Beallsville, OH, Judy (Gary) Miller of Bellsville, OH, Janice (John) Miller of Clarington, Ohio and his twin sister Jill (Jeff) Visnic of Somerton, OH; two brothers, Donald (Beatricia) Burch of Sam Manual, AZ and Ronald Burch of Beallsville, OH; and multiple nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at Mayes Family Services Downtown Chapel. There will also be a visitation Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home in Powhatan Point, OH.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Powhatan Point Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayes Family Services of Morristown, Downtown Chapel.

 

Burke, Charlotte Ann Burke

Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 2012

Charlotte Ann Burke, age 45, of Johnstown, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday August 6, 2012 at her home.

  She was born in Bellaire, Ohio July 3, 1967 a daughter of Luke & Fran Urbanek Burke of Woodsfield. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Charlotte was preceded in death by her brother; Gerald Burke in 2009. In addition to her parents Luke and Fran Burke of Woodsfield she is survived by two daughters; Atoshia (Jarod Mallory) Felton of Pataskala, Ohio and Ashley Felton of Marietta, Ohio, one grandchild; Madison Mallory, one niece; Katlynn (Joshua Myers) Burke of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and one nephew; Zachary Burke of Woodsfield. Friends received from 2 – 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. Friday,  at the Bauer -Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday August 11, 2012 with Keith Jones officiating.  Burial will be in the Cameron Cemetery Cameron, Ohio.

 

Burns, Louis E. Burns

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Tuesday, November 27, 2012

        Louis E. Burns, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2012.

        Born in Arcola, WV, he moved to Akron in 1968 and retired from Consolidated Freightways in 1994 after 32 years service. Louis enjoyed hunting and golfing and was an active member of Falls Creek Community Church for over 35 years, where he served as bus driver, usher, deacon, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. His laughter and wit will be missed by both family and friends. Louis was also a U.S. Army veteran.

        Preceded in death by daughter Jeanette; brothers Harley and Arley; and parents Carl and Leona; he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte; daughters Janet (Ron) Somerville of Rootstown and Cathy (Tim) Boyle of North Ridgeville; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Barbara (Phillip) Cooper of WV and several nieces and nephews.

        Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Wednesday 5 to 8 PM. Dr. Michael Thomas will conduct service Thursday 11 AM at FallsCreek Community Church, 149 Northmoreland Ave., Munroe Falls 44262, where friends may call from 10 AM until service time. Burial Northlawn Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Charles Faust American Legion Post # 281. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the FallsCreek Community Church Building Fund.

 

Butler, Elsie Pearl Butler nee Hooper

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2012

Elsie Pearl Hooper Butler, 84, of 206 South Sycamore Street, Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at her home.

          She was born at Mechanicsburg, Ohio on February 24, 1928 a daughter of the late Howard Clinton Hooper and Martha Mahalia Cline Hooper.

          She was a homemaker; attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio; was a member and chaplain of the American Legion Post #87 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Area Agency for Aging, a member of Monroe County A.A.R.P., attended Monroe County Senior Citizens Center meetings and volunteered at S.O.M.A.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Butler; her stepmother, Hilda Dillon Hooper; one daughter, Sharon Sue Engler; one brother, Charles Hooper; two sisters, Roxie Weddle and Lucy Blake; one half sister, Mildred Kinney, and two granddaughters.

          Surviving are two sons, James Howard Butler of Wooster, Ohio, and Thomas Lee Butler Sr. of Fyffe, Alabama; four half sisters, Norma Jean Dale of Gratiot, Ohio, Mabel Belford of Zanesville, Ohio, Alice St. Clair of Byesville, Ohio, and Connie Eddy of Zanesville, Ohio; eighteen grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren; and eleven great great grandchildren.

          Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 where funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 with Rev. Frank Lehosky officiating. Burial will follow at the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch, Ohio.

 

Butler, Freida E. Butler, nee Hannahs

Source:  The Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, Ohio; December 2012

        Freida E. Butler, 98, of Portsmouth, VA, died Sunday, December 09, 2012 in Portsmouth.  She was born December 1, 1914 in Monroe County, OH daughter of the late Oscar and Ina Blanche Markey Hannahs.  She was day manager of Collinwood Lanes.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Herbert L. Butler; brother – Corbin Carl Hannahs and sister – Mabel Schultz.  Surviving are a granddaughter –Valerie Henshaw of Cary, NC.

        There will be no visitation and graveside services will be held 1 pm Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, OH.

        Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, OH is in charge of arrangements.

 

Butler, Gary Lee Butler

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; August 11, 2012

        Gary Lee Butler, 55, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday (Aug. 6, 2012) at his residence under the loving care of his family and Hospice.

        He was born May 25, 1957, in Manhattan, Kan., a son of Clyde Robert (Bob) Butler of Belpre, Ohio, and the late Laretha Ann Wise Butler.

        He was a member and past Recording Secretary of Iron Workers Local 787, member of Painters Local 1144, owner of Butler Rentals, and former owner of Rembrandt Painting in Marietta. He was a member of Faith Gospel Church, FOE Lodge 2307, past member and President of the Parkersburg Area Labor Council, and former board member of The Salvation Army where he was currently a Member at Large. Through his association with the unions he was able to get volunteer help with projects at the Salvation Army and also volunteered during the holiday season to serve and deliver Thanksgiving meals and help with the kettle drive. He had a passion for the union and the labor movement and was involved with local politics.

        In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife, Mary Louise Butler; sons, Shawn (Missy) Butler of Belpre, Ohio, Mark (Tina) Butler of Chesterhill, Ohio, Jason Hatcher of Parkersburg, and Jeremy (Valerie) Hatcher of Sandyville; daughter, Brenna (Eric) Sams of Washington, W.Va.; brother, Jon (Sue) Butler of Shreveport, La.; sister, Donna Venham (French Parsons) of Mineral Wells; niece, Goldie (Rob) Noland of Parkersburg; nephew, Ryan Chandler of Mineral Wells; aunt, Mary Wise of Belpre, Ohio; mother-in-law, Thelma (Marge) Merville; and special care giver and brother-in-law, Mike Merville, both of Washington, W.Va.; sisters-in-law, Diana (Ken) Winters of Wadesville and Christie (Fritz) Lindauer of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Connor Sams, Brylee, Sydney, Adam and Gracie Hatcher, Cole, Ryan, Kayleigh and Kyleigh Butler; and several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

        In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Goldi and Emery Wise; paternal grandparents, Goldie and Irvin Butler; and several aunts and uncles.

        A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday (Aug. 17) at Faith Gospel Church, Lost Pavement Road, Parkersburg, with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. and service at 6 p.m. Pastors Jason Stutler and Jason Poling will officiate.

        The family has requested that donations be made to the Salvation Army, Parkersburg, or the homeless project at Faith Gospel Church, Parkersburg.

 

Butler, Phyllis M. Butler, nee Rhoades

Source:  Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, Ohio; ca 11 Oct 2012

July 24, 1932 - October 10, 2012

        Phyllis M. Rhoades Butler, 80, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday (Oct.10, 2012) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        She was born July 24, 1932, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., the daughter of the late Mildred and Harry Auldin Rhoades. She was the granddaughter of the late Maud and Guy Ellis, George Rhoades, Vinnie Kerwood and Strauther See.

        Phyllis graduated from Marietta High School class of 1950 and Mrs. Butler graduated from Marietta School of Practical Nursing in 1972. She graduated from Parkersburg Community College with Associate of Applied Sciences in 1976. She was a retired Registered Nurse (RN), and was a member of Gilman United Methodist Church.

        She is survived by her daughters: Deidra Butler of Belpre and Dawn Butler (Tracy) Brooks of Gastonia, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Hines and a brother, Gary (Pat) Rhoades, both of Marietta; two granddaughters, Courtney Brooks of Houston, Texas, and Hayley Brooks of Gastonia, N.C.; two grandsons, Donald and David Fuller of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

       In addition to her parents and grandparents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Butler Fuller and her brother, Jack Roades.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday (Oct. 13, 2012) at 2 p.m. at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, with the Rev. Diann O'Bryant officiating. Friends may call from noon until time of services. Entombment will follow in East Lawn Mausoleum.

 

Butt, Edna Marie Butt, nee Payne

Source:  snyderfuneralhomes.com; 25 or 26 Oct 2012

        Edna Marie Butt, age 82, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Bloomfield (Washington County), Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Lucy (Morris) Payne.

        Edna retired from Chattanooga Glass in Mount Vernon and was a member of the Church of Christ. Edna enjoyed spending time with her family.

        Edna is survived by her children, Carol (David) Swain of Mount Vernon and Linda (William) Smedley of Port Charlotte, FL; grandchildren, Chris Swain, Courtney (Chris) Denman, Joe (Elizabeth) Carter, and Nicole (Jon) Bailey; 5 great granddaughter [sic--granddaughters]; brothers, Charles Payne and Richard Payne of Mount Vernon; and a sister, Norma Fawcett of Mount Vernon.

        In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Leland “Red” Butt; and sister, Mary Ratliff.

        A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

        Private condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

        The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Edna Marie Butt.

 

Camden, Michael Lee Camden “Wolfie”

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012

          Michael Lee “Wolfie” Camden, 59, of 43882 Sugartree Ridge Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home.

          He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on September 12, 1952 a son of the late Robert and Carolyn Thompson Camden.

          He was a laborer at the Ormet Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio and was a Methodist by faith. He enjoyed playing his guitar, camping, and being with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his nephews.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Camden. 

          Surviving are his wife, Lorie Roth Camden whom he married on September 11, 1998; one son, Jessie Michael Camden of Woodsfield, Ohio; two step-daughters, Ashley Smithberger, and Emily (Virgil) Alleman both of Woodsfield, Ohio; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Judy Roth of Woodsfield, Ohio; and his step-mother Ruth Camden of Woodsfield, Ohio.

          There will be no visitation. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 6 p.m. until the time of services at 8 p.m. with Brent Roth officiating. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio.

 

Carle, Jean Carle nee Powell

Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, May 2012

Jean Carle, 85, of Woodsfield and formerly of Beallsville, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born November 4, 1926 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Rose Kindelberger Powell. 

She served as school secretary at Beallsville High School for many years and she was a member of Beallsville Chapter #24 OES. 

Jean was also a member of the First Christian Church, Beallsville.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by a brother, Don Powell; a son-in-law, David Beveridge; a great grandson, Lincoln Hunt.

Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Emory Carle; a daughter, Patricia Beveridge of Woodsfield; a grandson, Nathan (Amanda) Beveridge of Timberlake, NC; a granddaughter, Nicole (Matthew) Hunt of Canal Winchester; a brother, Bill (Glenna) Powell, of Barnesville; a sister, Mildred Paine of Fairfax, VA; three great grandchildren, Bentley, Shelby, and Tyler.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 11 AM until the time of the funeral service at 2 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville with Wayne Clark officiating.

Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Jean's family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Gas Cards, Inc., c/o Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

 

Carmichael, Stephanie Renee Carmichael

Source:  greathousefuneralhomewv.com; May, 2012

        SALEM — Stephanie Renee Carmichael, 26, of Big Flint, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at United Hospital Center.

        She was born in Germany on April 11, 1986, and was the daughter of Michael T. and Roberta Lattea Stevens, who survive.

        Stephanie graduated from Doddridge County High School in 2004 and recently graduated from W.Va. Junior College with an associate degree in medical billing and coding.

        She is survived by her grandparents, Connie Carmichael of Salem, Peggy Fontaine of Clarksburg and Gary Stevens of Bridgeport. Other grandparents, Wanda Pearl Lattea, Robert Lattea and Darrell Carmichael, predeceased her.

        Also surviving are her siblings, Christina Carmichael and Tori Stevens of Salem, Heather Jump-Miller and husband Cory of Georgia and Anni Winkler in Germany; and nieces and nephews, Katana Marie Glaspell, Keith Christian Glaspell, Brihanna Aubrey Miller and Preston Alan Lee Miranda.

        Stephanie loved the outdoors, loved horses and enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially liked playing “monster” with Katana and Keith. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

         Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home in Salem on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Roger Fontaine officiating.

        Online condolences can be sent to greathousefuneralhomewv.com.

 

Carpenter, Jo-Ann Carpenter, nee Lovell

Source:  The Times Reporter, New Philadelphia, Ohio (timesreporter.com) -- Saturday, February 18, 2012

Jo-Ann   Carpenter,   77

of   Canton,   Ohio

Jo-Ann and William Together Again

        Jo-Ann Carpenter, 77, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, after a brief illness. Born Dec. 25, 1934 in York Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jess and Hazel (Eichel) Lovell.

        On May 8, 1954, Jo-Ann married William Thomas Carpenter with whom she enjoyed nearly 49 years of marriage until his passing on Oct. 11, 2003. They are survived by three daughters, Melba (Doug) Anderson of Strasburg, Mary (Steven) Parrish of Uhrichsville, and Teresa (Ronald) McComb of Midvale; four grandchildren, Jason (Missy) Parrish, Chrissy (Chad) Lynch, Tyler Parrish, and William Anderson; seven great-grandchildren, Abbigail, Kaleb, Ethan, Taylor, Audrey, Connor, and Mason; a sister, Mary Burkey of Uhrichsville; and her dear black lab, Tamika. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacey Parrish. Jo-Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker who devoted her life to her family and will be deeply missed. She attended the Dennison Church of God.

        Services for Jo-Ann, officiated by Pastor Dean Teal, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, in the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Interment will follow in Uhrichsville's Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Those wishing to honor JoAnn's memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to the American Cancer Society.

 

Carpenter, George Carpenter “Willie”

Source: Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, April 2012

        BARNESVILLE -- George "Willie" Carpenter, 94, of Barnesville, died Wednesday (April 4, 2012) at the Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Temperanceville, to the late Clyde E. and Anna Carpenter.

       Mr. Carpenter was a retired farmer and truck driver for Ohio Valley Paving.

       He was preceded in death by two daughters, Sara Louise Nolan and Sue Ellen Carpenter; a son, Robert Larry Carpenter; two sisters, Martha Robb and Blanche Phillips; and two brothers, Lloyd "Buss" and Clesson Carpenter.

       He is survived by his wife, Alberta V. (Brown) Carpenter; son, James E. Carpenter of Quaker City; brother, Edward "Pete" Carpenter of Barnesville; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

       Visitation will be today (Friday) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, where services will be Saturday at 11 a.m.

        Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Carroll, Edgar S. Carroll

Source:  The Ashtabula [Ohio] Star Beacon; September 22, 2012

        CONNEAUT — Edgar S. Carroll, age 89, of Conneaut, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, 2012, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.

        He was born August 29, 1923, in Petoskey, Mich., the son of Elver and Ella (Way) Carroll. After graduation from high school, Edgar enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII.

        He was chief cook with Pittsburgh Steamship Lines, sailing the Great Lakes on several boats until retiring from the P.R. Clarke. During the winters when shipping stopped, he worked part-time as a bus driver for Conneaut School District.

        Edgar was a member of St. Mary/St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the American Legion Cowle Post 151, the Evergreen Lodge, the Shawnee Square Dancers Club, was a life member of the U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association,and was a VIP Blood Donor.

        He enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and board games, yard work, gardening, cooking, traveling and watching the Cleveland Indians, especially when they were winning.

        Survivors include his daughter, Patricia (Mark) Dubinsky of Conneaut; his nephew, Andrew P. Grant of Conneaut; sisters, Shirley Thurlow and Phyllis (Bruce) Cotanche, both of Michigan; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Carroll.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Carroll in 2011; his sister, Dorothy Goodwin; his brother, Roland Carroll; and his brother-in-law, Ralph Thurlow.

        The family would like to express their gratefulness to the ER Staff at UH-Conneaut Medical Center and the staff at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

        A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 24th, at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 744 Mill St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Philip Miller officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio, with Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Cowle Post 151.

        No calling hours will be observed.

        Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the charity of choice. Envelopes will be available at the church and at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., which has charge of arrangements.

        Sign the guestbook at www.marcyfuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.

 

Case, Grace Virginia Schillinger Case, nee Kilby

Source:  The Trimble Funeral Home, Moline, Illinois; 1 or 2 Jun 2012

Cordova, Illinois

        Grace V. Schillinger Case, of Cordova, Illinois, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, in Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa, at the wonderful age of "98". She was surrounded by her family with loving care and devotion.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday at First Congregational Church, Moline, with The Reverend Allen Mothershed officiating. Burial is in Colbert Cemetery in Hanna Township, Henry County. Visitation is 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

        What a full and wonderful life she did live! Her parents, Nelson and Edith Kilby, had been trying to have a baby for ten years and had put their name in for adoption at a Chicago Hospital. A baby boy was born and a call was made, to which Edith said, "Oh, thank you very much, but I am pregnant. We are going to have a child of our very own!" Grace Virginia Kilby was born June 16, 1913, in Toulon, Illinois. They called her "Grace" because she was a gift from God. She was a lifetime member of Baptist faith.

        At six, she wrote her first story. She loved pencils, tablets, and writing stories. At seven, she would ride her horse bareback, standing barefoot on his back at full gallop. At 16 ½ years old, she married Ferd Schillinger, a Henry County farmer, on January 28, 1929. They raised their six children on a farm in rural Coal Valley, with no indoor bathroom or running water.

        She gardened, canned, washed and ironed, raised chickens, and sold eggs for grocery money. Counting hired men and her nephew, Jerry Kruger, there were ten around her table every meal. She and Ferd loved to dance. She would say, "He was the most handsome man on the dance floor at the Col Ballroom."

        Her flower gardens and lily pools were a sight to behold, where children played and weddings were held. Grace was a woman of many talents, among them was her gift of WORDS. Whether her words were written or spoken, or thoughts or prayers. She passed this gift to all.

        Money was short, but her husband, Ferd, paid for a two-year correspondence writing course. It changed her life. She wrote about farm life, and wrote a column for the Moline Daily Dispatch, "The Outdoor Way". She wrote "Country Lane" and "Stepping Stones" for the Orion Times for over 50 years. She wrote for the Lighthouse Beacon, where she resided for the past 3 years. She gained national notoriety through her story in "The Farm Journal" magazine. She also wrote two books.

        She truly loved the United States Postal Service! She wrote letters to friends and family all of her life. If you were lucky enough to receive a letter from Grace, you saved it. They were treasures! She was also blessed by those who sent her letters. She would run to the mailbox to receive correspondence. It was the highlight of her day.

        They had a summer cabin at Shady Beach on the Rock River, where they fished and children water-skied, and everyone was welcome.

        Ferd passed away after 55 years of marriage. After grieving his death for five years, she met Bob Case, who lived on the Mississippi River. Forty-five days later, they were married, on March 28, 1989. She wrote him letters every day telling him why she loved him. He would say, "Tell me again, Grace."

        Grace is survived by her children, Joe and Margo Schillinger of Geneseo, John Schillinger of Moline, Carol and Bob Reese of Colona, Sharon and Lon Pirkl of Colona, Sunny and Jim Moorhusen of Cordova, and Rich and Diane Schillinger of Lynn Center; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; Bob Case's son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lois Case, and their three sons; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, sisters, Julia Painter and Betty Holden, a brother, James Kilby, and daughters-in-law, Judy, Thelma, and Debra Schillinger.

        The family invites you to share stories and condolences and light a candle in Grace's memory at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.

        To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Grace Case please visit our Sympathy Store.

 

Casino, Gertrude Casino nee Paszewski  “Tina”

Source: Kepner Funeral Home, S. Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, November  2012

CASINO, Gertrude "Tina" Paczewski, 86, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, November 26, 2012 in the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born November 4, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Felix and Frances Paszewski.

Mrs. Casino was the beautician and owner of Tina's Beauty Shop in Wheeling and a Catholic by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Casino in 1978; a sister, Jane McNinch; and three brothers, Edward, Joseph and Leo Paszewski.

Surviving are a son, Monte Casino of Wheeling; two daughters, Francine Lucci and her husband Gay of Bellaire, OH, and Marci Kurtzman and her husband Frank of Clarington, OH; five grandchildren, Alexis, Amanda and Adam Lucci, Jennifer Conelly and her husband Tom, and Melissa Crowell; a great-grandchild, Mallory; a sister, Becky Ewart of Wheeling; and several nieces and nephews.

Private visitation and service will be held at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob streets, South Wheeling, with the Rev. Frank O'Kruta officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Park View Memorial Gardens.

 

Catron, Robert A. Catron

Source:  The Lane Funeral Homes, Warren, Ohio;  8 May 2012

        Robert A. Catron, age 73, of Warren, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Bob was born on September 24, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana, the son of the late H. Harold Catron and Lottie Elizabeth (Backus) Catron. He was a long-time member of the Indian Creek Christian Church in Lucerne, Indiana.

        Following graduation from Logansport High School in 1956, Bob enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. While at Purdue, he was active in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and other campus social and athletic activities. In addition, he was employed by a number of professors and in campus food services to pay his college expenses. Bob graduated from Purdue University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.

        In June 1961, Bob began his career in the Industrial Engineering Department at Packard Electric Division of General Motors (later Delphi Automotive Corp.) For nearly forty years he worked in Engineering, Manufacturing, Personnel and Quality Assurance departments before retiring in April 2001.

        Following his retirement, Bob actively participated and enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with his wife, Tana. He thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and also organizing and coordinating golf groups with fellow retirees. In addition, professional and collegiate sports, especially Purdue athletics, were a life-long interest and passion for him.

        Bob is survived by his wife, Tana, whom he married in December 1996, a daughter Cynthia of Niles, a son Douglas and wife Sara and their children Eric, Destinee and Brooke and a great granddaughter Madison of Hilliard, Ohio.

        He was preceded in death by his father in 1939 and his mother in 1997.

        The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5PM – 7PM at the Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren.

        Funeral services will be held at Howland Community Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 with Rev. Dr. Brian Byrne officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.

        Burial will follow at the Howland Township Cemetery.

 

Chenoweth, Virginia Mae Fearing Chenoweth, nee Waibel

Source:  The  Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 1 Jun 2012

CHENOWETH

        Virginia Mae Chenoweth born October 3, 1919 in Franklin Co. Columbus, OH. to Elsie and Harry Waibel. A 1937 graduate of South High School. Volunteered at Mt. Carmel East Hospital from 1995 to 2010. Enjoyed serving as a member of Mt. Carmel Hospital Auxiliary. Broad St. Christian Church was her church home for greater than 60 years. She transferred to Gender Rd. Church in 1999 and served as a member of the Christian Women's Ministry in the role of project chairman. She served on the Diaconate of both churches. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and was leader of the junior church while at Broad St. Christian Church. She was a member of Pickerington Sr. Center and enjoyed her friends there. She retired from Lazarus in 1979 and was a member of the 20 Year Club.

        Preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Harry S. Waibel, brother Carl Waibel and husbands Harry Fearing and John Chenoweth. She leaves three daughters, Shirley (Don) McKitrick of Pickerington, OH, Sue Hagie of Cambridge. MD, Kathy (Roy) Enyart of Columbus, OH. She had seven grandchildren, Kimberly (Shaun) LoPresti of Galena, OH, Angela (Dr. William) Nordlie of Scottsdale, AZ, Traci (Jim Murphy) Hagie of Westminister, CO., Kevin (Kasey) Hagie of Anniston, AL, Kelli (Andy) Manley of Canal Winchester, OH, Ryan (Devin) Enyart of Columbus, OH and Roy Enyart Jr. (Corrine, fiance) of Reynoldsburg, OH. She leaves nine beloved great-grandchildren, Tessa and Talia LoPresti, Sophia and Olivia Nordlie, Trippton James Hagie, Madison and John Manley, Cloey and Chase Enyart. Survived by a brother, Alfred (Margie) Waibel; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends at Mt Carmel East. Her legacy is Faith.

        Friends may call at WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL, 2300 East Livingston Ave., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held Monday at Gender Rd. Christian Church. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. Pastor John Romig officiating. Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Stoutsville, OH. The family suggests that contributions in Virginia's memory be directed to Gender Rd. Christian Church.

 

Christman, Ardis Pearl Christman, nee Geer

Source:  Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary; Apr 2012 [online]

July 6, 1925 - April 3, 2012

        Ardis Pearl Christman, age 86, of Freedom Village, Lake Forest, California passed away on April 3, 2012. She was born July 6, 1925 in Grant County, North Dakota in a sod house. There, she was sent off to school on a pony that knew the path back and forth. Also, in North Dakota, as a young girl she adopted a pet skunk. Her dad, Freeman Geer was a rancher, farmer and later in life an upholsterer. Her mother, Sadie raised five children. Ardis's brothers were Elliott, Ferris (Red), and Clifford. They all preceded Ardis in death. She is survived by her younger sister, Velma Peck of Washington. As a young girl, Ardis's family worked their way, during the difficult times of the Depression, to Ellensburg, Washington, living in a rustic home-built camper along the way. In the early 1940's she moved to Seattle with her best friend Maxine Anthony(Wilson) and worked as, 'Rosie the Riveter' on B-17's and P-38's. While working in Seattle and attending USO dances, she met the love of her life: the TALL, handsome Lloyd Ray Christman. Lloyd taught her the double shuffle, their favorite dance, and as a pair they "cut a rug." One of their favorite songs was, "Always."

        After their marriage, Ardis moved with her beloved sailor boy and struggled to survive in the naval town of Norfolk, Virginia. After the War, they moved to Ontario, California, Lloyd's hometown. Lloyd tore down a barn for the Chaffee sisters from which he recycled the wood and square nails to build their first home. In Ontario, they raised their two boys, Richard Ray and Robert Lloyd. She enjoyed being a mom, den mother, PTA member and Copperette. Many memorable weekends were spent at the cabin in Angeles Oaks that Lloyd built with help from family and friends.

        In 1963, the family moved to the City of Orange, where the boys graduated from high school. As a result of Lloyd's job promotion in 1969, he and Ardis moved to Camarillo. There they formed many lifelong friendships, took up square dancing and with the cul-de-sac group enjoyed many trips and good times together. During this time Ardis became Head Baker for a school district, an extraordinary tole painter, and world traveler. Ardis remained dedicated to her Washington state Geer family and enjoyed attending reunions. Ardis loved providing arts and crafts projects, enjoyed by all who attended. Lloyd and Ardy were married for almost 50 years. After his death in 1995, she remodeled, re-landscaped, joined the Red Hatters, took trips with the Camarillo Friends of the Library, continued her world travels, joined the Camarillo Christian Church and expressed her own unique voice.

        Moving to Freedom Village, Lake Forest in 2005, she blossomed once again as she became involved with new friends, volunteering, and expressing her artistic talents in the Sunshine Room to the benefit of all the residents. She also joined Saddleback Christian Church continuing her spiritual journey. During this time, her son Richard Ray preceded her in death. The move to Freedom Village was one of the initiatives Ardis undertook to manage her end of life needs in consideration and respect for family, making the final life transition as easy as possible for everyone. The family wishes to thank the staff of Freedom Village Heath Care Center for the exceptional care given to Ardis during the last months of her life.

What did Ardis leave as part of her legacy? She shared her love of life with family and friends. She loved the outdoors, nature, gardens, and trees were always a huggable moment, be they a grizzly Bristlecone Pine, or a large oak. Ardis played violin in high school and imparted her lifelong enjoyment of music to her two talented boys and grandson, Evan. She treasured her grandsons, Evan, Jay and Kristopher who were showered with her unconditional time, energy and love. Her thoughtfulness and concern for others graced all she did in life imparting much love to family and long-term friends. She easily struck up a conversation with anyone who crossed her path and left them feeling blessed. She provided a positive example, as a model of aging, maintaining an overall positive attitude, even under difficult circumstances. For family, she provided the example of travel and time together; be it playing games, heli-hiking or the cabins at Lake Mary for building memories of times and adventures shared. This legacy will continue to be passed on.

        Ardis Christman is survived by her son, Robert Lloyd Christman; daughter-in-law, Meredith; grandson, Evan Lloyd; daughter-in-law, Jill Christman; grandson, Jay Richard Christman; sister, Velma; and honorary family, Richard, Christine and Kristopher Lloyd Greek; along with many relatives and friends.

        For those wishing to commemorate Ardis's life, donations may be given to the charity of their choice.

        A viewing will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Pacific View Mortuary in Corona del Mar with a cryptside service on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario.

 

Christman, John Christman

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Friday, October 19, 2012

        John Christman, 86, passed away on October 17, 2012.

        He resided in Akron for over 50 years. He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ and retired from Pepsi Cola after many years of service.

        John was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, of 62 years. Survivors include son, Nelson (Linda) of Tallmadge; daughter, Donna (Harry) Kinser of Opelika, Alabama; grandchildren, Elaine (Larry) Penn of Uniontown, Michael (Megan) Kinser of Auburn, Ala., Jason Kinser of Opelika, Ala., John (Sarah) Christman of Tallmadge, Jennifer (Roy) Christman of Akron, Jill Wegner of Tallmadge; great-grandchildren, Trevor Potts of North Carolina, Malorie Bates of Akron, Cale Kinser of Auburn, Ala., Ally Kinser of Opelika, Ala., Joshua Wegne [sic--Wegner] of Tallmadge, Cheyenne Penn of Uniontown, and Kayleigh Kinser of Auburn, Ala.; brother, Clayton Christman of Woodsfield; many nieces and nephews; close friends, Fritz Burkhart, Don Crum, Harry Drechsler. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

        Calling hours will be held TODAY, 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Christman, Leland Raymond Christman

Source:  The [Oklahoma] Duncan Banner — Monday, November 26, 2012

Leland Christman, 76

COMANCHE 

        Leland Raymond "Lee" Christman, of Comanche, peacefully passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 22, 2012, at his home, at the age of 76.

        A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Comanche First Baptist Church, with Bro. Bob Waitman officiating.

        Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Comanche Funeral Home.

        Visitation will be noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. The family will be receiving friends from 5-6 p.m.

       Lee was born Aug. 15, 1936, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to Arthur and Helen (Barker) Christman. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy. He later worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, until his retirement there. Lee and Sandra Sue Maness were united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1961, in Maysville. They had recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

        Lee was an instructor for the Hunters Safety Course for many years. He was an avid gun and knife enthusiast. He loved to hunt, and he was a great storyteller.

        Survivors include his wife Sue, of the home; two daughters: Kati Allison, Boston, Mass., and Kim Christman, Comanche; a son, Danny Christman and wife Becky, Dickson, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Powell, Clarington, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Lynda Roebuck and husband Raymond, Comanche; and LaDonna Maness, Oklahoma City; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

        Online condolences may be sent to comanchefh@pldi.net.

 

Christman, Velma E. Christman, nee Haas

Source:  www.heylfuneralhome.com

        Velma E. Christman age 87, of Ashland, died Monday May 21, 2012 at the Inn at Halcyon Village in Marysville.  She was born March 29, 1925 in Monroe Co., the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Shafer) Haas.  Mrs. Christman had been a resident of Ashland since 1952.  She was a Homemaker and had worked on the switchboard for the Faultless Rubber Co.  Mrs. Christman was a member of the Church of Christ.  She enjoyed ceramics and shopping along with tending to her flowers and garden.

        On August 21, 1946 Velma married Vernon H. Christman who preceded her in death in 2007.  Survivors include her son and daughter in-law, Jerry and Sandi  Christman of Reno, NV; her daughter and son in-law, Denise and Bob Kapps of Columbus; her four grandchildren, Marissa Christman of Reno, NV., Laine and MaryAnn Christman of Reno, NV., Aaron Kapps of Columbus, Kyle Kapps of Columbus; along with her sister Shirley Patterson of Ashland.

       She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; and two brothers, John Elmer Haas and Harold William Haas.

        Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday May 25, 2012 at the Ashland Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Slater and Pastor Don Highman officiating, burial will follow.

 

Christopher, Kevin Arnett Christopher

Source:  The Johnson City [Tennessee] Press - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Kevin Christopher, ELIZABETHTON

       Kevin Arnett Christopher, 58, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

       He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived most of his life in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was a son of the late Irvin and Marion Arnett Christopher. He had lived in Elizabethton for the past two years. He was a retired truck driver.

       Survivors include his wife: Kelly Rose Hankins Christopher; Four Children: Beki Keister and her husband, Mike, of Ohio, Russell Christopher and his wife, Katie, Joshua Christopher and Jordan Christopher, all of Elizabethton; Four Grandchildren; A brother: Kim & Deb Christopher; Several nieces & nephews.

        Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, in the Scalf Cemetery, Watauga.

        The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.

        Condolences may be emailed to mfc @chartertn. net.

        Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge.

 

Clapp, Ivan Gene Clapp

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News - Wednesday, August 1, 2012

        Ivan Gene Clapp, 65, of Greensburg, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his residence.

        He was born June 22, 1947 to Delbert and Eva (Johnson) Clapp in Decatur County.

        Survivors include mother, Eva May (Johnson) Clapp of Greensburg; sons, Scott A. Clapp of Dana Point, Calif., and Todd M. Clapp of Costa Mesa, Calif.; brothers, Steve (wife, Sandy) Clapp of Savannah, Tenn., and Stanley Clapp of Cheyenne, Wyo.; sister, Bonnie (husband, Gary) Spurgeon of Bryan, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his father.

        Ivan was a lifetime area resident and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1965.

        He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a tank crew instructor.

        He was self-employed as a farmer for most of his life.

        Ivan was a member of American Legion Post # 129 and the Eagles Lodge in Greensburg.

        He loved to buy and sell antiques and enjoyed his old John Deere tractor and woodworking.

        Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St. in St. Paul.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tom True officiating.

        Interment will be at Star Cemetery in Decatur County. There will be a graveside military service conducted by local Decatur County veterans.

        Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post # 129 or Star Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

 

Cline, Charles M. Cline

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2012 Charles M. Cline, age 71, of Greenbrier Road New Matamoras, Ohio died Sunday July 15, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Monroe County Ohio June 20, 1941 a son of the late Arthur & Mary Smith Cline. 

Charles worked as a farmer and in the timber and oil fields. He is survived by his wife; Bonnie Mathews Cline of New Matamoras, one brother; Gene Cline of Graysville, Ohio one uncle; Delbert Smith of Sycamore Valley, Ohio and several cousins. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Thursday July 19, 2012 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Jim Porter officiating.  Interment in the Jericho Cemetery near Brownsville, Ohio. 

 

Cline, Jean E. Cline nee Turner

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 2012

Jean E. Cline, 92, of Brandy Woods Assisted Living, Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the home.

          She was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on August 16, 1919 a daughter of the late Richard and Grace Bates Turner.

          Jean was a retired assistant cashier and teller at Citizens National Bank, Woodsfield, Ohio and a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Cline on September 22, 2000 and one brother, Neil Turner.

          Surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8pm Thursday, April 12, 2012 where funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 with Pastor Ron Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Cline, Jeffrey Adair Cline “Stryker”

Source: Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio, dated, March 2012 

          Jeffrey Adair “Stryker” Cline, 52, of 26024 Zep Road East, Summerfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home.

          He was born at Cambridge, Ohio on April 5, 1959 a son of Norma Jean Stephens Cline who survives of Summerfield, Ohio and the late Jack Cline.

          He was a former lineman and supervisor for D.V. Weber, Thornville, Ohio and was a former driller in the oil fields. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #415, Summerfield, Ohio; an auxiliary member of the Batesville American Legion, Batesville, Ohio and the Shenandoah Athletic Boosters Club.

          Jeff enjoyed playing cards and watching his son play ball.

          Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sharon Carpenter Cline whom he married on March 21, 1990; one son, Jackson Cline of the home; one sister, Joyce (Darrel) Miller of Westerville, Ohio; three brothers, Joe (Kendra) Cline of Summerfield, Ohio, James (Paula) Cline of Caldwell, Ohio, and John (Karen) Cline of Summerfield, Ohio; maternal grandmother Martha Stephens of Caldwell, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.

          Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 South Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday. Private funeral services will be held Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Athletic Boosters Club, 49346 Seneca Lake Road, Sarahsville, Ohio 43779.

 

Cline, Mary Virginia Cline nee Newlin

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 2012 Mary Virginia Cline, age 79 of Woodsfield, Ohio died at her home August 5, 2012.  She was born Sept. 19, 1932, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Bertha Cope Newlin, and married James W. Cline, March 19, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio.   A graduate of St. Clairsville High School, she became a Registered Nurse through studies at Ohio Valley Hospital and Parkersburg Hospital.  She then worked at Ohio Valley Hospital, attaining the position of Head Nurse.  After studies at Ohio State University, where she received a Bachelor Degree and a Masters Degree in Nursing, she became a nursing instructor at Ohio State University.  She then took the position of Assistant Professor at Capital University, where she retired in 1977, having received the honor of Professor Emeritus of Nursing.  Her last 30 years were spent traveling with her husband in all 50 United States, most of the states of Mexico, most of the Provinces of Canada, and 17 countries in Europe.  After cremation, ashes will be scattered in her two favorite places in the Rocky Mountains and the Florida Keys.   She is survived by her husband; James W. Cline of Woodsfield, two sons; William R. (Cheryl) Cline of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Alan D. (Kathryn) Cline of Jacksonville, Florida and two grandchildren, James Andrew Cline and Molly K. Cline of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 

 

Cline, Tony B. Cline

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 23 Jun 2012

        Tony B. Cline, 55, of Tunnel, passed away on Thursday (June 21, 2012) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 26, 1956, in Marietta, a son of Stanley and Arlene Weckbacher Cline. He was employed by Warren Township and enjoyed trout fishing in the mountains of West Virginia and socializing with his many friends.

        Tony is survived by his son, Erick Cline, of Belpre; and sister, Nicola (James) Rogers of Marietta; and nieces, Jasmine Rogers and Cherokee (Matt) Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Trina Jo Cline.

        Funeral services will be held on Monday (June 25) at 11 a.m. at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following at Tunnel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon after 2 p.m. with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.mslfuneralhome.com.

 

Clutter, Evelyn Clutter nee Feyk

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2012

             Evelyn Clutter, 89, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the center.

            She was born at Lewiston, Montana on August 24, 1922 a daughter of the late Barney and Emma Filip Feyk.

            She was a resident of Woodsfield for four years as the wife of John Johnson. She was remarried in 1961 to Winston Clutter of Salinas, California where she lived for 46 years.

            Evelyn was a retired teacher’s aide in the Salinas Elementary School System in Salina, California. She was a member of the Alpha Nu Sorority for 43 years. She loved arts and crafts, dancing and playing bridge.

            In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Johnson and her second husband, Winston Clutter; three brothers, Jim, Ed, and George; and six sisters, Alice, Milly, Helen, Bess, Dorothy, and Emma.

            Surviving are two sons, Jerry (Rhonda) Johnson and Dennis (Marty) Johnson both of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother, John Feyk of Spokane, Washington; two sisters, Betty (Jim) Morgan of Medford, Oregon, and Lucille Dietz of Washington; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

            There will be no visitation or service. Following cremation, inurnment will take place at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, Californis.

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

 

Conder, Ronald BARNEY Conder

Source:  The Ottumwa [Iowa] Courier; 19 Oct 2012

        OTTUMWA — Ronald “Barney” Conder, 83, of Des Moines, formerly of Ottumwa, passed away Oct. 15, 2012, from lung cancer at his home.

        Barney was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Ottumwa to Nellie (Worth) and Lewis Conder. He married Erma Parr Aug. 1, 1951.

        Following graduation from Ottumwa High School in 1947, he joined the U.S. Army and served his country in the Korean War. Barney worked as a controller for AY McDonald’s and Peerless Supply. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He was also a member of VFW Post 9662 in Des Moines.

        Surviving Barney are his wife of 61 years, Erma; his children, Terry (Vicki) Conder of Omaha, Neb., Sue (Chet) Muehlenthaler of Ankeny, Cindy Degeus of Oregon, Dr. Tom Conder of Texas, Tim (Karen) Conder of Florida and Julie Thompson of Georgia; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and another on the way; a stepsister, Barbara Cernitiech; a half sister, Georgia Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

        He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Darlene Miller; and a brother, Robert Conder.

        Per his wishes, he has been cremated, and no services are planned at this time.

        Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa and the American Cancer Society.

 

Conger, Michael A. Conger

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 2012 Michael A. Conger, age 60, of Stafford, Ohio died Saturday July 21, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Barnesville, Ohio November 14, 1951 a son of the late Raymond & Doris Martin Conger. Michael was a self-employed contractor and was an avid hunter and gardener.  He is survived by his wife; Frankie L. Inman Conger of Stafford, sons; Michael M. Conger of Woodsfield, Steven Boreman of Clark, Ohio, Kevin Boreman of Clark, Ohio, Dennis Boreman of Florida, Step sons; Adam Quinn  and William Quinn both of Stafford, one son in-law who he thought of as a son; Steve Dick, one daughter, one step daughter, one brother; Randy Conger of Arizona, two sisters; Linda (Johnnie) Burke of Summit county, Ohio, and Elaine (Shawn) Howell of Woodsfield, a first cousin Donald Martin of Cleveland and several Grandchildren. Friends received from 2 – 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Ron Ferguson officiating.

 

Conter, Andrew Conter

Source:  The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer - Monday, December 10, 2012

        CONTER,  ANDREW  CONTER age 81. Beloved husband of Naomi (nee Brownfield) for 60 years. Loving father of Bruce W. (Carol) and Robert A. (Kathy). Cherished grandfather of Melissa Turner (William), Steven (Chrissy), Christopher, Morgan Malizia (Peter), Matthew (Megan), and great-grandfather of Chase and Max Conter. Retired from TRW after 30 years.      Friends may call at RYBICKI & SON, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 Turney Rd., where services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Therese Church, Granger Rd., at 10:00 a.m. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. VISTING HOURS: TUESDAY, 2 - 4 AND 6 – 8 P.M.

 

Cordray, Cheryl Cordray, nee Brown

Source:  The Erie [Pennsylvania] Times-News  - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

        Cheryl (Brown) Cordray, 69 of Girard, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 25, 1942 in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Fredrick and Alberta (Riddle) Brown. Cheryl was a graduate of East Liverpool High School. After graduating high school she attended Cosmetology school, then settled down with her husband to raise her young family. She attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Girard. She enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, reading, all kinds of crafts including crocheting, watching scary movies and playing video games.

        In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cordray, whom she married on December 21, 1961 in Wellsville, Ohio; and by her son, Bernard R. Cordray. She will be forever remembered by her two daughters, Cassandra Oberlander and her husband Brian of Girard, and Charmell Feaster and her husband Kenneth of Warren, Pa.; her son, Douglas Cordray of Erie; her three sisters, Janice Michael of Saxonburg, Pa., Lynn Flower of Skyview Circle, Texas, and Carla Colton of Butler, Pa., her sister-in-law, Glenda Javens of Girard; her grandchildren, Brian, Charles, Angelica and Kenneth; and great-granddaughter, Aurora.

        Viewing and services will be held privately by the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508. Arrangements are being handled by Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, Girard.

        To send condolences, visit edderfuneralhome.com.

 

Coss, Jeanette Rachael Coss nee Love Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 2012 Jeannette Rachael (Love) Coss, age 86, of Conner Ridge Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday April 7, 2012 at her home.  She was born January 20, 1926 near Harriettsville, Noble County, Ohio a daughter of the late Willard Wilson and Carrie Belle (Carrick) Love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and “Ma” to friends and neighbors.  She was a 4-H advisor for the Graysville Sunshine Lollipops for several years, secretary/treasurer for the Conner Ridge United Methodist Church for 56 years.  She was a past member of the Graysville Grange # 2681 and a member of the Woodsfield Order of Eastern Star #268. She married the love of her life; Merle Coss, January 26, 1946.  In addition to her husband Merle, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Clesson & Joseph Love, three sisters; Mary Feldner, Rose Bartenschlag, and Ida Mae Christy. “Ma” as most know her, was noted for her homemade bread, chocolate cakes, angel cakes and especially known of her “Deviled Eggs”.  She always took an interest in everyone wanting to help at the spare of the moment.  She lived a quiet and serene life always saying “We must accept whatever is given to us and go on”. She is survived by one daughter; Becky (Paul) Highman of Woodsfield, two granddaughters; Mollie (Davey) Landefeld of Woodsfield, and Sarah (Sean) Gillilan of Columbus, Ohio, and two great grandson’s Dustin Wyatt Landefeld and Mason Andrew Landefeld, one sister; Victoria Walker of Canton, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. Ma had a “special” ministering of sending cards to those who needed a kind word and a little up lift. Friends will be received from 2 – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday April 13, 2012 with Rev. Jim Porter officiating.  Burial will be in the Conner Ridge Cemetery near Woodsfield.   Memorial contributions may be made to the: Conner Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Nancy Guiler, 41276 St. Rt. 26, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. 

 

Coughlan, Jean Coughlan, nee Clark

Source:  The Kepner Funeral Home, Wheeling, West Virginia; May, 2012

        Coughlan, Jean Clark, 86, of Wheeling, WV., died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Liza's Place, Wheeling.

        She was born May 25, 1925 in Wheeling, WV., the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Robinson Clark.

        Mrs. Coughlan was a retired Deputy Assessor for the Ohio County Assessor office, Wheeling and a member of Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wheeling. She was a graduate of Triadelphia High School and the College Of Commerce.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Andrew "Cougie" Coughlan in 2000; a son, Scott Coughlan; a daughter, Carole Coughlan; a brother, Robert and a sister, Elizabeth Jungling.

        Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Chatlak and her husband, John of Wheeling and several nieces and nephews.

        Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling (304-232-2732) with the Revered Dr. Charles D. LaPlaca officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.

 

Creason, Paul B. Creason, Jr.

Source:  The Kokomo [Indiana] Tribune - Saturday, July 28, 2012

March 26, 1953 - July 25, 2012

        Paul B. Creason Jr., 59, Kokomo, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Community Howard Regional Health System. Paul was born on March 26, 1953, in Maryville, Tenn., to Paul and Gladys (Blair) Creason. On Oct. 14, 2006, in Knob Creek, Ky., he married Mary (Mann) Creason.

        Paul graduated from Haworth High School with the class of 1971. At age 16, he begin his career with Marsh Supermarkets until retiring after 38-plus years. Paul loved shooting, sports, cars, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was especially close to his mother. Paul was a member of NRA and Isaac Walton League. He attended Woodland Church of God.

        He is survived by his spouse, Mary Creason; his parents, Paul and Gladys Creason; stepchild, Trisha (John) Connaway, Kokomo; grandson, Zachary Wagner, Kokomo; stepgrandchildren, David Hawk, Stephanie Connaway, Kaitlyn Connaway, Jayce Connaway and Hope Wence, all of Kokomo; uncle, Don (Barbara) Blair, Maryville, Tenn.; four aunts, Helen Long, Maryville, Tenn., Carolyn (Bob) Lane, North Carolina, Joycle (Howard) Lowman, North Carolina, and Mable Parker, North Carolina; and special cousins, Linda, Doris and Steve, and several others.

        Paul was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Hawk Jr.; and grandparents, Herbert and Bessie Blair, and Chester and Maude Creason.

        Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Ellers Mortuary, Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., with Dr. David Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

       You are invited to read Paul's obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a personal message or order flowers for the family.

 

Crew, LaVern Robert Crew

Source:  The Independence [Iowa] Bulletin-Journal; 24 Jun 2012

(1920-2012)

        JESUP -- LaVern Robert Crew, 91 years old of Jesup, died Thursday, June 21, at his daughter's home near New Hartford from cancer. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, at Quasqueton the son of Roy Robert Crew and Ida Belle (Sherrets) Crew.

        On Feb. 27, 1942, he was united in marriage to Deloris Faye Voland at the Methodist Parsonage in Independence. LaVern then served in the US Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1946.

        Mr. Crew is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Ivan) Jager of LaPorte City, Barbara (Wayne) Latwesen of New Hartford.

        He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris on Oct. 30, 1999. His parents and two brothers, LaVon Crew and Gerald Crew also preceded him in death.

        Funeral Services were 11 a.m. Monday, June 5 at the First United Methodist Church, Jesup with Rev. Lynn C. Gardner officiating. Military rites were conducted by Pump-Scheer American Legion Post 342 of Jesup with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence. Visitation was from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, and for an hour before services Monday at the church.

        Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.WhiteMtHope.com.

 

Cronin, Garnet Lucille Cronin, nee Wolfe

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News and Sentinel; June 27, 2012

        Garnet Lucille Wolfe Cronin, 86, daughter of the late John and Amanda Meeks Wolfe, and member of French Creek Baptist Church, died on June 26, 2012 at her home.

        She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and worked at the Colin Anderson Center for 20 years.

        She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Michael J. "Jiggs" Cronin; sons, John (Tina) Cronin and James (Terri) Cronin of St. Marys; and daughters, Patricia (Mike) Johnson of St. Marys and Janet (Richard) Poling of Elkins; nine grandchildren, David (Sharon) Johnson, Brian Cronin of St. Marys, Cheryl (Anson) Fritz of Euclid, Ohio, Ryan (Kimberly) Poling of Garner, N.C., Jamie (Terry) Taylor of New Cumberland, W.Va., Michael (Felicia) Cronin of Grantsville, James Cronin and Jennifer Cronin of Pennsboro and Jay (Carrie) Cronin of Ellenboro; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Richard (Betty) Wolfe, Joseph Wolfe and Betty (Arthur) Wolfe Dearth, all of St. Marys.

        Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at French Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Cronin Family Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, W.Va., and from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

        An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com.

 

Cronin, Michael Jiggs Cronin

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News and Sentinel; October 26, 2012

        Michael J. "Jiggs" Cronin, 87, of Belmont, W.Va., passed away Oct. 25, 2012, at his residence.

        He was born, Oct. 28, 1924, in Pleasants County, a son of the late Michael K. and Jennie Ellen Hanlon Cronin. He was a member of the French Creek Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theatre in the battle of the Bulge, and the battle of the Bridge to Remagen. He was retired from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery after over 38 years. He was a musician and loved to play string instruments, especially the guitar. He would play at various functions and church gatherings.

        He is survived by four children, John (Tina) Cronin, and James (Terri) Cronin of St. Marys, and daughters, Patricia (Mike) Johnson of St. Marys, and Janet (Richard) Poling of Elkins; nine grandchildren, David (Sharon) Johnson, Brian Cronin of St. Marys, Cheryl (Anson) Fritz of Euclid, Ohio, Ryan (Kimberly) Poling of Garner, N.C., Jamie (Terry) Taylor, New Cumberland, W.Va., Michael (Felicia) Cronin of Grantsville, James Cronin and Jennifer Cronin of Pennsboro, and Jay (Carrie) Cronin of Ellenboro, 11 great grandchildren, one sister, Emma Fox of St. Marys, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Wolfe Cronin on June 26 of this year, one sister, Grace Cunningham, and three brothers, Frank, Harl, and Blaine Cronin.

        Services will be held Sunday 3 p.m. at the French Creek Baptist Church, with Pastor Arthur Cox officiating. Interment will be in the Cronin Family Cemetery in Pleasants County with military graveside rites. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, and from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

 

Cronin, Winifred P. Cronin, nee Pearson

Source:  The Shenandoah Valley-Herald [Woodstock, Virginia] - Friday, April 13, 2012

        Winifred Pearson Cronin, age 92, a longtime resident of Fort Valley, Va., died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Emeritus Assisted Living of Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Va.

        A memorial service for Mrs. Cronin was conducted Thursday, April 12, 2012, with Rev. Shelby DePriest officiating. Burial was private.

        She was born in Sheffield, Pa., on May 4, 1919, a loving daughter of the late Rev. August S. and Esther Wallin Pearson.

        She was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Fort Valley. She graduated from Montclair High School in 1936, and was a 1941 graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was employed as a sewing instructor with the Singer Sewing Company in New Jersey until she married the love of her life, Daniel W. Cronin who preceded her in death.

        In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Cronin; sisters, Martha Moresi, Doris Olson, and Jane Easterbrook; and brothers, Luther Pearson and Paul Pearson.

        Survivors include her daughter, Susan Thacker and husband James of Manassas, Va.; daughterin-law, Donna Cronin of Virginia Beach, Va.; her loving grandchildren, Michael Cronin, Sean Cronin and Christopher Thacker; and a beloved sister, Constance Johnson of Brockton, Mass.

        Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 132, Fort Valley, Va. 22652.

        Sign the guest book and submit condolences to the family at www.stoverfuneralhome.com.

 

Crum, Anita R. Crum nee Kuhn

Source: McVay Funeral Home, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, January 2012

          Anita R. Crum, 95, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at the nursing home.

          She was born near Lewisville, Ohio (Burkhart) on June 29, 1916 a daughter of the late John N, and Mary A. Burkhart Kuhn.

          Anita was a homemaker and a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, Ohio where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club. She was also a member of the Noble County Senior Citizens and the Elk Township Grange.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin L. Crum on May 1, 1989; four brothers, Cornelius Kuhn, Arthur Kuhn, Lester Kuhn, and James Kuhn; and one sister, Gertrude Mary Kuhn.

          Surviving are five sons, Roger L. (Donna) Crum of Louisville, Kentucky, Kenneth C. Crum of Caldwell, Ohio, Lawrence A (Jane) Crum of Seattle, Washington, James A. (Audrey) Crum of Caldwell, Ohio, and John E. (Linda) Crum of Parkersburg, West Virginia; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; and one step great grandson.

          Friends will be received at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday.

Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated at 11a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1036 Belford Street, Caldwell, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Chester Pabin as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle, Ohio.

Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Crum, Clarence Crum

Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 2012

Clarence F. Crum, age 91, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born August 11, 1920 in East Union, Ohio a son of the late Urban Crum & Eloise Hughes Crum. 

Mr. Crum attended school in East Union and the Clarington area.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield.  Clarence was the owner of C.F. Crum Excavating and Hauling for 65 years.  Clarence was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served four years and receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.   

Clarence enjoyed fishing and gardening at his farm.  He also restored antique cars and looked forward to the Hersey, Pennsylvania car shows which he attended many times. 

Preceded in death by two sisters; Bernadine Burkhart and Arlene Christman. 

Clarence is survived by his wife; Opal E. Yoss Crum of Woodsfield whom he married May 28, 1949, two daughters Sharon Bristone of California and Connie (Ken) Grajczyh of Michigan and seven grandchildren.  He is also survived by one brother; Don of Tallmadge, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday February 28, 2012 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Pastor Adam Townsend officiating.  Burial will be in the Green Haven Memorial Gardens Canfield, Ohio.

 

Cutright,  Carol Sue Cutright, nee Magill

Source:  hallerfuneralhome.com

(December 28, 1936 - April 29, 2012)

        Carol Sue Cutright, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 2:30pm Sunday, April 29, 2012, in her home surrounded by family following an extended illness.

        She was born December 28, 1936, in Chillicothe, to the late Carl E. and Margaret Elizabeth (Bennett) Magill. On October 9, 1953, she married John C. Cutright, Jr., who survives.

        Also surviving are their children Keith (Louwanna) Cutright, Chillicothe; Kim (Donald R.) Rogers, Marysville; John “Jay” Cutright III, Chillicothe; Susan (Dale Enochs) Osman, Ona, WV; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother Michael A. (Judy) Magill, Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Patty Magill; many friends including special friends Brandee Haddox; Buffy Howard; Amy Riggin; Amy Beavers; and Patsy Bost; and her special pets “Mommy,” “Lilly,” “Blaze,” “Big Boy,” her cats. She was predeceased by a brother Jonathan “Andy” Magill.

       Carol Sue had attended Mt. Tabor Church. She was a graduate of Huntington High School, Class of 1954. She loved to travel, was an avid seamstress, and she loved floral gardening and doll collecting.

        Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 2, at the Haller Funeral Home with Chaplain Billy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Huntington Memorial Cemetery. At her request, calling hours will not be observed.

        Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to InCare Hospice, 681 E. Third St., Waverly, OH 45690.

 

Dalpiaz, Shirley Mae Dalpiaz nee Copeland

Source: Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 22, 2012

DALPIAZ, Shirley Mae, 75, of Lafferty, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born December 11, 1936 at Jerusalem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Amos and Lura Mae King Copeland.

Shirley was a retired cook at Park Health Center and attended the Flushing Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Patsy Copeland, Virginia Brown and Jessie Mann; and a brother, Bradley Copeland.

Surviving are a daughter, Emilia "Mickie" Fluharty and her husband Mark; two sons: Dennis Dalpiaz and his wife Bernice, and Matthew Dalpiaz, all of Lafferty; seven grandchildren: Shelli (Brent) Carpenter, Kayla (Keith) Grigaitis, Brandon (Kristen) Fluharty, Brady Fluharty, and Miranda, Dustin and Hayleigh Dalpiaz; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Nick, Brennen and Karson; several nieces and nephews; a special caregiver and friend, Sharon Donahue; and her beloved Jack Russell terrier, Jasper.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. Burial follows in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty.

 

Davis, Dugan Coughlan Davis

Source:  The  Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee; February, 2012

        DAVIS, Dugan Coughlan Age 2, died in a tragic accident on February 16, 2012. She was a beautiful, bright, and lively little girl who was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her, and she brought immeasurable joy and happiness to her parents and brothers. She was born in Nashville on September 16, 2009 to Tamara Stephens and Joe Davis. Dugan loved the color pink, her kitty cats, playing princess, pushing her dolls in their strollers, driving the golf cart, and feeding the ducks at Cabbage Key. She liked to put on her Momma's nail polish, makeup and jewelry; to read stories about animals and make all the animal sounds; to eat popsicles and chocolate; to snuggle in bed with her Momma and Dadda; and to go barefoot. She loved playing with her big brother Eli in his playroom, swinging with her little brother Jack in the park, and going bye-bye anywhere with her Momma and Dadda.

        She is survived by her parents, Tamara and Joe; her brothers, Eli and Jack; her grandmother, Judy Coleman and her husband Jim; her grandfather, Jack Stephens and his wife Sue, and aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom are devastated by her untimely death. Her grandparents, Dugan and Rascoe Davis preceded her in death.

        Visitation will be today at Noon preceding the 1:30 service at First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN. Honorary Pallbearers are Rascoe Dean, Jacob Coleman, Jim Coleman, Jack Stephens and Brian Gruber. Her family would be honored if donations in her memory were made to Walden Puddle, PO Box 641, Joelton, TN 37080 or Happy Tales, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN 37064.

 

Davis, Gladys Joyce Davis nee Clymer

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2012

Gladys Joyce Davis, 74, of 1835 Lutz Lane, Zanesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

          She was born at Macksburg, Ohio on January 10, 1938 a daughter of the late Deuel and Erma Miller Clymer.

          She was in sales for Rittberger Meats in Zanesville, Ohio for several years.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Russell “Rusty” Davis Jr. and a brother, Larry Clymer.

          Surviving are two sons, L.P. Davis and Daniel Davis.

          There will be no visitation. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Davis, Melvin Davis “Gene”

Source: Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 22, 2012

DAVIS, Melvin "Gene", passed away on Wednesday, June 20th 2012 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, W.Va. after a long and courageous journey through Alzheimer's. He was born on September 19th 1936, the son of the late Emma Ruth (Halliday) and Leroy Ellsworth Davis.

Loved ones who passed before Gene included his wife, Linda Kay (Howell), his sister Josephine Davis and his son-in laws, Mark Millbert and David Mandich.

Gene loved his family. They were the center of his world. He was so proud of his daughters and grandchildren and never missed a chance to let them know it. He will be greatly missed by his four daughters and sons-in-law; Sherry (Basil) Coutant of Bexley, Ohio, Amy (George) Haggerty of Bellaire, Ohio, Dee Dee (Mark) Carlier of Beallsville, Ohio and Michelle (Matt) Millbert-Reven of St. Clairsville, Ohio of his unconditional love, the lessons he taught them and his words of wisdom such as "If you girls work together, you can do anything," will keep him forever in their hearts.

He left behind five grandchildren whom he loved very much; Tyler Mandich, Tanner Mandich, Katharine Coutant, Takota Haggerty and Ridge Davis Reven. He would have been so proud watching his great-granddaughter, Ashton Mandich turn one next month.

He will also be remembered by his brother Ronald "Ronnie" Davis and sisters; Barbara (Dick) Guenther and Jan (Bob) Frees, by dozens of nieces and nephews and many, many relatives, neighbors, coworkers and friends.

Gene was born and raised "on the hill" in Bellaire, Ohio and was always proud to be a "Big Red." In the 1960's he ran two Mobil service stations in Bellaire often working 90+ hours a week to support his young family. Later he worked as a millwright at Ormet Corporation of Hannibal, Ohio for over 30 years. He often spoke of the men who worked there with friendship and respect for doing jobs that were very hard physical work.

From his earliest years, Gene always loved nature. He was happiest when outside walking the hills and woods. He loved animals. For many years he kept cows and sheep and always a pony or two for his girls. He grew a garden that was the envy of all who saw it. He built dozens of bird feeders and fed the birds year around.

In addition to loving nature, Gene was very good with his hands. He worked on engines and machines his whole life. Gene and Linda enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. After he retired, he built his own workshop where he repaired and restored old furniture.

Gene also genuinely liked people, especially children. Three generations of children who grew up "on the hill" knew him as "Pappy Gene". He was never too busy to talk to a child; to fix a bicycle, to listen to a problem.

Gene was a good neighbor. He was always willing to help those who needed help. Over the years, he helped friends and neighbors fix cars, make hay, repair roofs and much more.

Gene was also "ornery" as he called it. He loved to laugh and enjoyed practical jokes. His humor, though occasionally "off color" was never petty or mean spirited. He was a true optimist, and lived each day to its fullest. Like his hero, John Wayne, he faced life straight with "his boots on".

Gene spent his last three years living at Sunrise of Bexley in Columbus, Ohio near his eldest daughter. The wonderful staff and residents there came to be a "second" family to Gene and he spent many happy hours feeding birds, talking to visitors and walking the center's dog, Chuck.

Friends will be received on Friday from 4-8 pm at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire and also from 10 am until time of services Saturday at 11 am with Minister Bradley Johnston officiating. Burial follows in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

 

Davis, Twila Mae Davis nee Talbot

Source:Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio, dated, May 2012

       Davis, Twila Mae, age 70, of Navarre, Ohio, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She was born July 2, 1941 in Clarington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul Eugene and Mildred Miller Talbot.

       She was a retired bearing inspector at Timken Company in Canton; and she loved to bowl.

       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Davis; and five brothers, Carl, Lloyd Wayne, Randy, Robert, and Roy "Pete" Talbot.

       Survivors include a daughter, Kellie (Walter) Weisent of Navarre, Ohio; a granddaughter, Samantha Weisent; two brothers, Lester (Rose) Talbot and John (Judy) Talbot, both of Canton; and two sisters, Zelma L. Talbot and Ila Jean Talbot, both of Woodsfield, Ohio.

       Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm at Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio, with Rev. Lee Ann Dunlap officiating.

 

Dazey, Anthony Dazey

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Posted Jul 9, 2012 at 12:01 AM Updated Jul 9, 2012 at 9:13 AM

By Lisa Reicosky

Suspect   in   10th   Street   shooting   in   custody

        Police say 20-year-old Anthony Dazey was shot and killed Sunday night near 10th Street and High Avenue NW after he stopped his car to talk to his brother. Tino L. Bell, 20, is being sought by Canton police as a suspect in the shooting.

        As neighbors watched from their 10th Street NW porches Monday morning, city firefighters hosed down their blood-stained street.

        One block over on 11th Street NW, a mother in mourning sat on her porch, remembering her oldest son who was killed a night earlier.

        Theresa Dazey had been awake most of the night with her younger son, Brandon, who had witnessed his brother Anthony Dazey’s death.

        “I’m scared. I don’t want my kids to leave the house. I’m so afraid,” she said. “It happened just one block over.”

        Police say 20-year-old Anthony Dazey was shot and killed Sunday night around 9:15 p.m. near 10th Street and High Avenue NW after a fight with a man who told him to move his car.

RANDOM   MEETING

        Theresa Dazey said Anthony was driving when he had spotted Brandon and Brandon’s fiancée walking on the sidewalk on 10th Street. He pulled the car over to speak with him.

        It was then, said Canton Police Capt. Dave Davis, that the suspected shooter, Tino L. Bell, 20, approached the car and told them to move it.

        Theresa Dazey said Bell told her sons, “Take your business elsewhere.”

        She believes her son got out of the car after Bell flashed his gun.

        “Anthony got out of the car to beat him up. Anthony and Brandon were both beating him up when some others pulled them off and that’s when (Bell) pulled the gun,” she said, although she was not a witness to the fight.

        “Anthony was shot, at least three times, we believe,” said Davis.

        He appeared to have gunshot wounds to the neck, face, and abdomen, according to an initial report by the coroner’s investigator.

        During the struggle, Brandon Dazey was struck in the mouth with the gun and was injured, as well.

        Both were transported to Mercy Medical Center by a friend before police arrived. Anthony Dazey died a short time later.

        Brandon Dazey was treated and released.

        Bell, 20, of 1016 Richard Place NW, turned himself in to police Monday evening. He is charged with murder, felonious assault and a weapon charge.

        Davis said police received information from several witnesses at the scene, which led to the warrants.

        He said detectives do not believe the murder to be drug-related.

        Bell has felony convictions that include grand theft and breaking and entering and was being sought for violating the terms of his probation, Stark County court record said.

        Theresa said her son Brandon was able to fall asleep around 8 a.m. Monday after being up all night. She said he was questioned for about three hours. She waited for him before going to Mercy to say goodbye to Anthony.

YOUNG   DAD

        Anthony Dazey leaves behind 10-month-old twin daughters with a former girlfriend. He was engaged to be married.

        He graduated from Digital Academy in 2010.

        Theresa said her son lost his job after the suicide of his father, Timothy Dazey, in May. She said Anthony was close to his father and had been distraught.

        “After his dad died, he couldn’t cope,” she said, adding that Anthony will be buried in the same plot. “It’s the only thing that helps me. I know he’s with his father.”

        Theresa allows a soft smile to cross her face when she talks about Anthony’s role as a first-time father and his nervousness over having twins.

        “He loved his girls,” she said.

        She added that Anthony — who was unemployed — had hoped to work in construction and liked to build houses.

        Theresa said her son he had been in trouble before. His arrest record shows misdemeanor convictions for marijuana possession and obstruction last year.

        She does not believe he was involved with gangs, but doesn’t know about Bell, who she said was new to the neighborhood.

        “I didn’t know him, but he’s only 20, too. They’re just kids,” she said. “Kids have to learn that the streets don’t belong to them. None of this belongs to him. It belongs to God.”

        Anthony’s cousin, Frank Dazey, sat on the porch with Theresa offering support, as did many neighbors, who stopped to offer their sympathy and shake their heads quietly at the tragedy.

        “He was a great kid,” Frank Dazey said. “A really good father and a very good friend to me.”

        His mother added, “He had no fear and unfortunately, he paid the price for it.”

 

Dazey, Anthony J. Dazey

Source:  www.reedfuneralhome.com; July 2012

        Anthony J. Dazey, age 20, of Canton, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on July 8, 2012. He was born on Aug. 17, 1991 to Timothy and Theresa Dazey in Jacksonville, Fla. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. Anthony loved spending time with his family and friends; and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy L. Dazey; and grandfather, Robert C. Huntsman.

        Survivors include his fiancee, Brandi Ball; two daughters, Serenity and Jade Dazey; mother, Theresa Dazey; grandparents, Wilma 'Sue' Dazey, Paul (Rose) Dazey and Barbara Huntsman; sister, Jessica Dazey; and brother, Brandon Dazey.

         Calling hours will be held at the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel (801 Pittsburg Ave, North Canton, OH 44720) on Tuesday, July 17, from 12-1 p.m. A service will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in his name to the Reed Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed On-line guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.

Reed, 330-477-6721

 

Dazey, Timothy L. Dazey

Source:  www.reedfuneralhome.com; Published in The [Canton, Ohio] Repository on May 7, 2012.

        Timothy L. Dazey, age 46, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 3, 2012. He was born on August 1, 1965 in Canton, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Tim was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Dazey; three children, Jessica, Anthony and Brandon Dazey; three grandchildren, William, Serenity and Jade; parents, Wilma 'Sue' Dazey and Paul (Rose) Dazey; six siblings, Frank (Brenda) Dazey, John M. Dazey, Paul A. (Tammy) Dazey, Candi (Mark) McRobie, Kevin (Nogc) Dazey and John F. (Christine) Dazey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

        Calling hours will be held at the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel (801 Pittsburg Ave. N.W. North Canton, Ohio 44720) on Tuesday, May 8, from 4-6 p.m. A service officiated by Pastor Henry Dettweiler will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Reed Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed On-line guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com

Reed, 330-477-6721

 

Denney, Bobbie Chester Dale Denney

Source:  http://marshfieldmail.com [Marshfield, Webster Co., Missouri]; November, 2012

        Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at West Finley Baptist Church South, Fordland, with burial in West Finley Cemetery, Fordland, for both Bob and Madge.

        Mr. Denney, 83, Fordland, was born in Webster County to Robert and Anna (Hale) Denney, and died at his home.

        He was a graduate of Fordland High School. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church but attended West Finley Baptist. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was an officer with the Webster County Baptist Association. He married Lulu Madge (Robb) Feb. 17, 1974. They owned and operated a dry goods store and worked flea markets in the area and surrounding states.

        He is survived by his daughter, Toni Walton and husband Gary, Fordland; his son, Rick Denney and wife Dianne, Springfield; three grandchildren, Stephanie Denney, Todd Walton and wife Starla, and Jeff Walton and wife Jen; one great-grandson, Sean Denney; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and sister-in-law Vivian Denney, Springfield.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, three weeks ago; his two brothers, Earl and Elvis Denney; and two sisters, Gladys Perkins and Estel Lee Hamilton.  

        Memorials may be made to the West Finley Cemetery or Mercy Hospice.

 

DeNoon, Alvin James DeNoon

Source:  The Herald-Mail, (Hagerstown, Maryland) — Friday, February 10, 2012

Alvin   James   DeNoon,   67

of   Williamsport,   Maryland

        Alvin James DeNoon, 67, of Williamsport, Md., and formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at his home.

        Born Aug. 10, 1944, in Glendale, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alvin Oscar and Clara Rose Ebbert DeNoon.

        He owned and operated DeNoon's Landscaping in Rockville, Md., and most recently, DeNoon's Produce on Virginia Avenue in Williamsport.

        He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Moundsville, W.Va.

        Alvin is survived by his wife, Anna Laura Calai DeNoon, to whom he was married 43 years; daughter, Tara R. DeNoon of Gaithersburg, Md.; son, Chad DeNoon of Cave Junction, Ore.; son, Jimmy DeNoon of Grey, Tenn.; sister, Patricia Johnson of Wheeling; brother, Ronald DeNoon of Jacobsburg, Ohio; brother, Donald DeNoon of Clermont, Fla.; grandchildren, Amber, Tony, Amanda, Zachery, Keegan, Devon, Ashley, Michael and Megan; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Pete Calai of Wheeling; stepsister-in-law, Betty Calai of Massillon, Ohio; and close family friends, Joshua and Joy Becker.

        Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Osborne Funeral Home, 425 S. Conococheague St., Williamsport, with the Rev. Ernest E. Witmer officiating.

        The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service Monday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

        In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown MD 21742.

        Online condolences may be made at www.osbornefuneralhome.net.

 

DeNoon, William S. DeNoon

Source:  everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com; 30 Aug 2012

        William S. DeNoon, 75, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away August 29, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

        He was born November 26, 1936 in Brush Creek Township, a son of the late George and Bertha (Dowdell) DeNoon.

        In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Shepard.

        Bill grew up on a farm as a child. He had a vision of beginning a lumber business. He was hard working and determined. He quit school at a young age and began pursuing his dream. His business, DeNoon Lumber, began in 1963 with only 3 employees and grew to over 120 employees over the course of 50 years. He added Clayco Dry Kiln in 1989. DeNoon Lumber is shipped all over the world daily.

        Bill was a faithful member and an Elder of the Faith Community Church of Bergholz. He served his country by being a member of the National Guard. He was a founding member of Bergholz Community Foundation. His favorite hobbies included golf, fast cars, his love for his dogs, and spending winters in Florida. Bill was the 1st Man of the Year in Bergholz.

        Among Bill's many accomplishments he cared for his employees and his community. He supported many foundations including Coats for Kids and Hounds Haven which was dear to his heart.

        He was an avid reader with a strong interest in World War II. His other interests include stock market, ping pong, and travel. He and his wife Janie spent winters in Florida and traveled extensively. Their journeys took them throughout the United States and Europe.

        He taught his children to value hard work and to believe in God. Everyone knew Bill as a man of honor and determination. His generosity was known throughout his community. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and husband. His legacy will be long lasting in his family and community.

        He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janie (Dillon) DeNoon whom he married August 23, 1956; son, Billy (Merri) DeNoon of Bergholz; daughters, Laurie (Curt) Croskey of Bergholz and Cindy (Al) Thompson of Carrollton; brothers, Fred of Carrollton, Howard and Carl DeNoon of Salineville, Ohio; sister, Mary (Bob) Champion of Bergholz; six grandchildren, Clay (Mindi) Croskey of Bergholz, Nikki (Jason) Klein of Cuyahoga Falls, Brandi DeNoon of Richmond, Chelsea (Andy) Weyand of Akron, Zach Thompson of Stow, and Jenna DeNoon of Steubenville; seven great grandchildren, Sidney and Clare Croskey, Landon and Gabi Sunyoger, Nadia DeNoon, Brycen William Klein, and Dylan Weyand; his golfing buddy, Bob Walker; and his five dogs that he loved dearly, Lulu, GiGi, Peppy, Livy, and Little Buddy.

        Friends may call at the Faith Community Church, St Rt 524, Bergholz on Sunday from 1:30 until 5:30 PM. Funeral services for Bill will be held at the Church at 5:30 PM on Sunday following visitation with Pastor Rick Chappell officiating.

        Interment will be private.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Hounds Haven, Dillonvale, Ohio and Faith Community Church of Bergholz. 

        Funeral services have been entrusted to the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home of Bergholz 740-768-2271.

        Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

 

Dickey, Thomas O. Dickey  Jr.

Source: Intelligencer, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, December 17, 2012

          DICKEY, Dr. Thomas O. Jr., 90, of Glen Dale, WV, died December 13, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Born and raised in Woodsfield, Ohio he was the son of the late Thomas O. Dickey, Sr. and Clara E. Dickey.

          He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Angela Dickey in December 2011.

          He was an avid student and at 17 was the valedictorian of the Woodsfield High School class of 1939. He then attended the Ohio State University in an accelerated six year program, receiving a BA in 1943, and his MD in 1945.

          During medical school he enrolled in the Army scholarship program, and after a rotating internship at University Hospital in Columbus, OH, he served as a Captain at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Downey, IL, from 1946-1948.

He then completed a year of OB-GYN residency at Akron General Hospital, followed by a year of General Practice Residency at Wheeling Hospital.

         He opened a solo private practice in Family Medicine in McMechen in 1950. He was a complete family doctor, serving his patients' needs in his office, performing minor surgeries and assisting surgeons on major operations of his patients, making house calls, delivering well over 1000 babies, and was the team physician for Union High School's football team.

         In 1965 he became a staff physician in the emergency department of the Ohio Valley General Hospital and in 1971, became the Director of the Emergency Department.

         In 1972 he became the Director of Emergency Services for Wheeling Hospital, a position he held until 1988 when he became Medical Director of the Marshall County Health Department.

         He retired after over 50 years in medicine in 1996.

          He was certified by the American Board of Family Practice in 1971, and recertified in 1977. He was also certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 1983. He was an Advanced Life Support, and an Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor.

         He had a number of appointments in his service to the community, including ten years on the Board of Directors of the Northern WV Emergency Medical Services Agency, Editor of the WV Chapter of ACEP newsletter from 1985-88, President of the Marshall County Medical Society from 1991-1995, and many years on the Board of Directors of the Bank of McMechen and then the Marshall County Advisory Committee of WesBanco.

        He was a clinical associate professor of the WVU School of Medicine. He loved teaching nurses, externs, EMTs, residents, and 4th year medical students who did emergency medicine rotations.

        He was a life fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice, a member of the Schwinn Study Club, AMA, West Virginia State Medical Association, and WV Public Health Association.

In 1985 the city of McMechen honored him for his years of service by naming the new community building after him. 

         He was a faithful member of the Hillview Church of Christ in Moundsville, and a strong supporter of the WV School of Preaching.

         He was a member of the Moundsville Lions Club, serving one term as president, and was a Melvin Jones Fellow.

         Surviving him are his three children, Dr. T.O. Dickey III (Susan), of South Charleston, Sue Bailes of North Carolina, and David A. Dickey of Virginia; sister, Mrs. Doris Reese of Columbus, OH; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and five nieces and nephews.

         Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, WV.

         Funeral services will be conducted at the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Evangelist D. Gene West officiating.

Entombment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard, WV.

         The family would like to thank all of the physicians, nurses, nurses' aides, physical therapists and others who cared for Dr. Dickey during his last year of life. Particular thanks to the Welty Home, Wheeling Hospital, Heartland Nursing Home, CAMC Memorial, and Hubbard Hospice House.

         In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Parkinson Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society, Hubbard Hospice House, and the West Virginia School of Preaching.

 

Dietrich, Jenny Lynn Dietrich

Source: Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio, dated, June 2012

      Dietrich, Jenny Lynn, infant daughter of Jeffery and Valerie Randolph Dietrich died Friday June 15, 2012 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born June 13, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

      Survivors include her parents of Cameron, OH; maternal grandparents, Brian & Laura Randolph of Grove City, OH; paternal grandparents, Harold & Sandy Dietrich of Clarington, OH and paternal great grandparents, George & Mildred Schnegg of Clarington, OH and several aunts and uncles.

      Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

      Interment in Clarington Cemetery.

      Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington.

 

Dillon, Margaret M. Dillon nee Leasure

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2012

Margaret M. Leasure Dillon, 84, of 107 Knox Street, Marietta, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at The Arbors of Marietta, Ohio

          She was born near Stafford, Ohio on September 5, 1927 a daughter of the late Bert Otis Leasure and Blanche Marie Brown Leasure.

          Margaret was a retired cook and waitress. She was also a protestant by faith.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E. Matt Dillon; a son, Charles Waterman, six brothers, Junior, Lloyd, Edward, Roger, Jim, and Harold “Pete” Leasure; one sister, Margie Leasure; and a granddaughter, Maryann Waterman.

          Surviving are one son, Robert V. (Jamie) Waterman of Marietta, Ohio; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and 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. Thursday where funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Friday with Evangelist Herb Alexander of the Grace Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Dimmerling, Pauline I. Dimmerling nee Hill

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 2012

Pauline I. Dimmerling, 89, of Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio passed away September 27, 2012 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio.

          She was born near Fulda, Ohio on December 27, 1922 a daughter of the late Bede and Rose Brahler Hill.

          She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio where she was a member of the Catholic Womens Club. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and baking.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon M. Dimmerling on February 16, 2008 whom she married on July 21, 1945; three brothers, Paul, Herman and Joe Hill; and three sisters Elizabeth Schott, Alma Singer and Marie Dimmerling.

          Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn (Bill) Estadt of Caldwell, Ohio and Linn (Joe) Grywalski of Summerfield, Ohio; one son, Ronald (Patricia) Dimmerling of Sarahsville, Ohio; three sisters, Mildred Henderson of Caldwell, Ohio, Rita Kuhn of Louisville, Ohio and Deloris Hohman of Louisville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Scott) Kittrell, Christopher (Tara) Estadt, Mark (Dawn) Reed, Anthony (Wendy) Reed, Joe (Malorey) Dimmerling, Cathi (Scott) Trenner, and Steve Dimmerling; sixteen great grandchildren;; and one great great granddaughter.

          Friends will be received at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio from 2-6 p.m. Sunday with vigil services at 6 p.m.

          Funeral liturgy with mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Wayne Morris as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle, Ohio. Arrangements by Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Dingman, William C. Dingman

Source:  The Citrus County Chronicle [Crystal River, Florida]; 12 May 2012

        William C. Dingman, 90, of Dunnellon, Fla., died May 10, 2012, at HPH Hospice House in Lecanto. William was born Feb. 2, 1922, in Granville, N.Y., the son of Clarence and Annie Dingman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an engineer for Babcock & Wilcox in Lynchburg, Va. He was a member of the Hernando VFW Post 4252.

        He is survived by his wife, Melba Dingman, of Beverly Hills, Fla.; son Allen Dingman of Homosassa, Fla.; daughter, Nancy Ritchotte of Milledgeville, Ga.; brother, Raymond Dingman of Palatka, Fla.; sisters, Marguerite Hendrickson and Carol Cazalas, both of Orange Park, Fla.; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

        Graveside services for Mr. Dingman will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Those wishing to attend may meet at Heinz Funeral Home at 1 p.m. to join the funeral procession. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to HPH Hospice, Citrus Office, 3545 N. Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills, FL 34465 or the , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

 

Dixon, Edgar O. Dixon

Source:  The Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania) - Wednesday, October 3, 2012

        Edgar O. Dixon Edgar O. Dixon of Doylestown passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown after a brief illness. He was 90.

        Born and raised in Rising City, Neb., Mr. Dixon resided in New Hope for over 15 years before moving to Doylestown in 2011.

        He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. After graduation in 1944, he worked for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, N.Y. on classified research and development, where he met his former and surviving wife, Merlynn Hale Cook.

        In 1954, Mr. Dixon moved to American Optical Corporation in Southbridge, Mass., where he held management positions in optical research and development, and mathematical studies. In 1965, he became General Manager of American Optical Corporation's Medical Electronics Instrumentation Division in Bedford, Mass.

        In 1970, Mr. Dixon was recruited to Hoffman-LaRoche Pharmaceutical Corp. in Nutley, N.J. to run its Medical Electronics Instrumentation Division. In 1975, Mr. Dixon purchased Air Control, Inc. in Norristown, Pa., which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1992.

        Edgar was active with the Walking Group of the BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Warrington; was a member of the Seniors Center of Doylestown; a member of the Delaware Valley Music Club; and a world traveler. Edgar enjoyed playing the cello, piano, banjo, mandolin, brass horn, and clarinet and also composed his own music.

        He was an avid sailor and outdoorsman, enjoying 30 years working on his beautiful farm in upstate New York, just up until recently.

        Edgar was the wonderful father of Cynthia Dixon and her husband, Rick Baker, Phyllis Dixon and her partner, Diana Rubin, Kenneth Dixon and his wife, Tina; the brother of Deloras Smith; and the loving grandfather of Sarah, Sean, Jessica, Samantha, Rebecca, Madeline, and Lily.

        His family is thankful for the support shown by his friends and community, and is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Doylestown Hospital, whose care was compassionate and generous.

        A memorial service will be held for Edgar O. Dixon on Saturday, Nov. 17. Service location and details will be published at a later time.

        In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph Leighton Dixon Memorial Endowed Scholarship (set up by Edgar O. Dixon in honor of his father), Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University, 101 Walnut La., Princeton, NJ 08540-3819.

        Send condolences to the family through the funeral home's web site below. Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, Doylestown.

 

Dobbins, Kathy Sue Dobbins, nee Farnsworth

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; June 29, 2012

        Kathy Sue Dobbins, 57, of Beverly, died Wednesday (June 27, 2012) at her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1954, in Marietta, daughter of Franklin Delano and Vivian Eleanor Morris Farnsworth.

        She had been secretary at Beverly Elementary School for over 30 years. She graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1973. She was a member of the Stamping Up Club, a Lioness for many years and an avid collector of antiques, especially Fisher Price Toys.

        She was married Aug. 18, 1973, to Stanley "Butch' Dobbins who survives. Also surviving is a son, Keith Dobbins and wife Anna of Parkersburg; two daughters, Kari Leonhart and boyfriend Paul Gerst of Caldwell, Ohio and Kathleen Ruebusch and husband Derrick of Cincinnati, Ohio; her mother, Vivian Farnsworth of Beverly; three grandchildren, Tyler Leonhart, Zachary Dobbins and Carson Dobbins; foster granddaughter, Cynthia; brother, Harold Frank Farnsworth and wife Monica of Waterford; sister, Shelba Smitley and husband Darrel of Marietta; father in law, Wayne Dobbins and wife Shirley of Stockport; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins; sisters-in-law, Jeryl Manning and husband Gary of McConnelsville and Sheila Winebrenner of Waterford. She was preceded in death by her father; mother in law, Mary Dobbins and sister-in-law, Ann Farnsworth.

        Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly with burial in Beverly Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to the Beverly Volunteer Fire Department, Marietta Home Health and Hospice or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mccurdyfh-.com.

 

Dorando, Samuel J. Dorando

Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 2012

Samuel J. Dorando Jr., 71, of 305 Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home.

He was born at Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1940 a son of the late Samuel J. Dorando Sr. and Mary Scianna Dorando.

He was a retired cook and was a Catholic by faith. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a United States Army veteran.

He is survived by one sister, Angela (Roger) Johnson of Lewisville, Ohio and one brother, Paul (Susan) Dorando of Green, Ohio.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

 

Dougherty, Barbara J. Dougherty

Source:  as posted on findagrave.com, probably from the Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; August, 2012

        Barbara J. Dougherty, 83, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 3, 2012, in Great Falls, Mont., after a long illness.

        She was born March 26, 1929 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Harry S. and Lyda M. Dougherty. She was a member of the Marrtown Road Church of Christ before moving to Montana 23 years ago.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth E., Harry F. and James P. Dougherty; and one sister, Marjorie D. Showalter; three brothers-in-law, Charles L. Plum, Ray Stanley and Eugene Petty. She is survived by one brother, E. Edward Dougherty (Eva) of Norwalk, Ohio; three sisters, Lillian Plum of Parkersburg, Olive "Becky" Petty of Williamstown and Ava Lee Stanley of San Antonio, Texas; one brother-in-law, Hubert Showalter of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Reba Dougherty of Parkersburg and Barbara Dougherty of Paradise, Texas; along with several nieces and nephews.

        At her request, Barbara was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

 

Doughty, Mary Ellen Doughty, nee Butler

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 29 Aug 2012

        DOUGHTY, Mary Ellen, 61, of Main Street, Rayland, OH, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH.

        She was born August 24, 1951 in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Marshall and Dorothy Bash Butler.

        For 25 years she was an active member of the Rayland Volunteer Fire Dept., an avid boater and fisherlady, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd "Butch" Butler.

        Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Roland James Doughty; two sons, James Thomas (Dawn) Doughty, of Las Vegas, NV, Patrick Doughty of Rayland, OH; two daughters, Melissa Doughty of Yorkville and Amy (William) Beall of Martins Ferry, OH; three brothers, John Butler of Mingo Junction, OH, Kenny Butler of SC, and Richard (Karen) Butler of Rayland, OH; four sisters, Emma (Tony) Proger of Mingo Junction, Dorothy (Herb) Means of East Liverpool, OH, Sally Harris of Rayland, OH, and Grace (John) Meeker of Rayland, OH; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received to pay tribute to Mary Ellen and celebrate her life Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating.  Interment at Hopewell Cemetery, Rayland, OH.

 

Dowdle, Bradford Dowdle

Source:  Kelly-Kemp-Braido-Patron Funeral Home, Bethesda, Ohio, April 2012

          Bradford E. “Brad” Dowdle, 67, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at his home. He was born October 24, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Kenneth Dowdle and Mary Cecil Dowdle.

          Brad was a very talented man, a gifted mechanic, and a retired school bus driver for Union Local Schools. Early in his career, he worked as a mechanic in the coal mines and later, as owner of Brad’s Marathon. If it was broke, Brad could fix it. Over the years, he enjoyed traveling, his train hobby, and his fondness of classic cars, having restored several several of his own.

Brad was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He and Sue just celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Brad was a Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Paul Tracy.

Brad survived by his loving wife, Sue Tracy Dowdle; daughter, Amy (Brian) Kinder of Flushing; sisters, Netti (Tom) Albaugh of Colorado, Deloras Amore of Scio, and Lana (Joe) y of Lewisville;brother, Dana Hughs and mother, Katherine Hughs, both of Stark County; sister-in-law, Susan Tracy; brother-in-law, Gerald (Garnet) Tracy; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Missy.

Friends may visit, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 322 North Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio where services will be conducted Wednesday 11 a.m. Minister Tim Snyder. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio.

 

Drake, Lucy B. Drake nee Hupp

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 2012 Lucy B. (Hupp) Drake passed away at the Echo Manor Nursing Home on Thursday October 18, 2012 at the age of 100.  She was born on September 7, 1912 to the late Henry and Maggie (Dye) Hupp.

   Preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Drake, 2 infant sons and a son-in-law Thomas Krichbarem.

   Survived by one sister Ruth (the late Clata) Luburgh, Children; Leo Drake of Lewisville, Ohio, Ada (Drake) Krichbaum of Pataskala, Ohio, Ruth (Richard) Franklin of Bethany, Oklahoma, Barbara (Norman) Salyer Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, and Allen (Carla) Drake of Marietta, Ohio, eight grandchildren, Steven (Diane) Krichbaum, Janet (the late John) Van Tuyl, Brian (Samatha) Franklin, Cathy (David) Hershberger, Angela Salyer, Deanna Salyer, Nicole (Rodney) Rose, Sarah (Doug) Orr, nine great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren. Lucy lived on a wooded cattle farm most of her life in the hills of Monroe County in addition to the daily farm chores.  She was also a great cook known for her home made noodles, bread, pies, cakes, etc.  She was an avid reader, quilter, and hand-made items for her family.

  She canned bushels of fruits and vegetables from her garden every year.  She was a member of the Conner Ridge Methodist Church where she joined the home singing and fellowship group.  She was a member of the County Grange and helped set up the booth at the Monroe County Fair each year.  She loved her family and shared what she had with others.  Friends received from 11 a.m. Monday, until time of Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Monday October 22, 2012 at the Bauer -Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Minister Mark Tonkery officiating. Burial will follow at the Conner Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Conner Ridge Cemetery c/o of Nancy B. Guiler, 41276 St. Rt. 26, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. 

 

Driggs, Eric C. Driggs

Source: Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis, Ohio, dated, December 2012

Driggs, Eric C., age 44, of Sardis, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. He was born July 19, 1968 in New Martinsville, WV, the son of Donald and Naomi Wichterman Driggs, also of Sardis.

Eric was a delivery manager at Lowe's Home Improvement store in Vienna, WV.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carl and June Myers Wichterman; paternal grandfather, Ernest Driggs and paternal grandmother, Ruth Hunter.

In addition to his parents, survivors include two brothers, Lee (Annika) Driggs and Michael Driggs, a sister, Michelle Driggs, all of Sardis; and five nieces and nephews, Gage Driggs, Hunter Driggs, Jessie Driggs, Kaitlyn Driggs and Rylee Driggs.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 11-1 and 4-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Durbin, Elza Curtis Durbin

Source:  The Daily Union (Shelbyville, Illinois) - Wednesday, August 22, 2012

SHELBYVILLE, IL. — Elza C. Durbin

Windsor

        Elza Curtis Durbin, 78, of Windsor, IL, died at 10:12 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 in Shelby Memorial Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

        Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 in Windsor Christian Church with Rev. Richard Eident officiating. Visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to Windsor Christian Church or American Cancer Society.

        Elza was born on March 24, 1934 in Fayette County, IL, the son of Jesse R. and Ruby G. Hopper Durbin. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1952. Elza was a dairy farmer for many years in Richland Township, east of Shelbyville. He continued grain and livestock farming and remained active helping Jesse and Wesley farm after he retired. He was a member of the Windsor Christian Church, Shelby County Farm Bureau and Shelby County Pork Producers. In the 1960's, Elza was active in the Shelby County Civil Air Patrol. He married Florence R. Shuff on August 22, 1954 in Shelbyville, IL.

        He is survived by his wife, Florence; son, Jesse Durbin and wife Glenda of Shelbyville, IL; daughters, Kathy Galenski and husband David of Milford, OH, Karen Poe of Shelbyville, IL and Cindy Durbin (friend Jeff Wible) of Champaign, IL; brother, Revis Durbin and wife Pat of Shelbyville, IL; grandson, Wesley Durbin and wife Sara of Shelbyville, IL; granddaughters, Erika Carter and husband Billy of Decatur, IL, Deann Poe of Decatur, Jessica Williams and husband Trey of Killeen, TX, Lisa Galenski (fiancé Alan Moore) of Batavia, OH and Katelyn Durbin (friend Brian Brown) of Shelbyville, IL; and great grandchildren, Madison Williams, Audrey Durbin and Andrew Williams.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raymond, Richard and Billy Durbin; and grandson, Curtis Edward Durbin.

 

Dye, Walter M. Dye

 Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 2012

       Walter M. Dye, age 85, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Sunday December 16, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Monroe County Ohio November 26, 1927 a son of the late John W. and Freda Rinard Dye.

       Walt was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, He was a former Operating Engineers business representative for the road and building construction industry, and worked as a lobbyist in Columbus, Ohio two days a month for 20 years.  He lobbied for issues before they became problems in the road and building construction industry.  He was a local oil man who started purchasing oil and gas production in the late 1950’s and early in 1960’s.  He worked in the oil field long before it became a family business. Walt retired from UNOGAS with 27 years of service, in the late 1970’s and 1980’s Walt saw the need for an organization that would be a “bird dog” for the local oil and gas industry and used his state contacts to help form UNOGAS, which keeps abreast of issues and pending litigation.

       Preceded in death by seven brothers; Wilbur, Wayne, Harold Lee, William, John, Jimmy, and Victor Dye, and one sister; Maxine Martin.

       Walt is survived by his wife of 56 years; Janet English Dye of Woodsfield, one son; Chuck (Heather) Dye of Woodsfield, two daughters; Rebecca Swecker of Pickerington, Ohio, and Linda Dye-Ludwig of Charlotte, North Carolina, three brothers; Robert Dye, Lester (Delores) Dye, and Gary (Garnet) Dye, two sisters; Ruth Craig and Doris Dougherty, sister-in-law; Georgia Dye, five grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

       Friends received from 2 – 8 p.m. Wednesday December 19, 2012 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Military and Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday December 20, 2012 with Keith Jones officiating.  

 

 

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