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Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 11
Feb 2021
Gary Alleman, 70 of Sardis, passed
away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Martins Ferry on Dec.
19, 1950, a son of Florence Alleman and the late Junior Alleman.
Gary was a member of the Woodsfield
Church of Christ. He retired from Consolidated Aluminum and was a lifelong
farmer.
In addition to his father Junior Alleman,
he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Mieda Alleman.
He is survived by his wife, Janis Shaw
Alleman, of Sardis. Gary and Janis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Jan. 1, 2021. He is also survived by three sons, Keith (Suzy) Alleman, Rick
(Traci) Alleman and Kevin (Stacey) Alleman, all of Sardis; brother, Donnie
Alleman, of Sardis, and sisters, Carolyn (John) Stephens, of Woodsfield, and
Tammy (John) Gibson, of Woodsfield; and grandsons, Tyler, Kaden and Kayne
Alleman.
Private Services will be held with
Scott McFarland officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Memorial Park near
Sardis.
Arrangements provided by Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home Woodsfield.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 11
Feb 2021
David “Butch” L. Andersen, 73, of
Sardis, died Feb. 3, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side.
He is the son of the late Saint B. and
Marguerite (Boston) Andersen.
David is
survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie (Grimes) Andersen; a son, D. Christian
Andersen; a granddaughter, Morgan Paige Andersen; one brother, Nels Christian
Andersen; two sisters, Robin (Gene) Huffman and Martha (Steve) Ezratty; nieces
include Rachel Huffman and her children Daphne and Mia Jo; niece, Kresta
Huffman; nephews, Alec (Kristin) Andersen and son, Pierce and daughter, Paisly;
nephews, Max Andersen, Aaron Ezratty and Eli Ezratty.
David loved his family and friends and
also the animals that shared his life.
At the request of the family, there
will be no calling hours or services.
A very special thanks to Schiffler
Cancer Center; Dr. Gregory Merrick and staff of Wheeling Hospital for 11 years
of wonderful care and love; also a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice of St.
Clairsville for all of the wonderful care and love; all of our friends and
neighbors who have touched our lives in a loving and kind way to help us
through this journey.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell
Funeral Home Sardis.
Sympathy expressions may be left at
grisellfuneralhomes. com.
Anthony, Rosemarie Anthony, nee Mobberly
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; August, 2021
Rosemarie Anthony, 90 Years of age and
a longtime resident of Woodsfield Ohio passed away peacefully at home on August
24, 2021. She was born July 20,1931 a daughter of the late Freda (Christy) and James
Foster Mobberly.
Rosemarie enjoyed being a varsity
basketball cheerleader at Woodsfield High School and graduated from there in
1948. She earned her degree in teaching and home economics from Ohio State University
and worked as a nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio.
She was a devout Christian woman and follower of Christ. She enjoyed serving and fellowship with her
circle of friends.
Preceded in
death by her loving husband of many years Donald Anthony who had been a science
teacher at Woodsfield High School. They were both alumni of OSU and attended
many football games together when they lived in Columbus.
She is survived by her son William
(Lori) Sinclair of Phoenix, Arizona and daughter Barbara (Vince) Rehbein of
Scottsdale, Arizona and Queensland Australia and also a granddaughter Tracy
Ingle of Scottsdale, Arizona.
There will be private viewing for
family and friends. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield,
Ohio.
Arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Archer, Edna "Shirley" Archer, nee Hill
Source: www. wilsonfuneralhomes.
com, Martins Ferry, Ohio; Oct 2021
Edna “Shirley” Archer, 87, passed away
Friday, October 22, 2021, at Park Health surrounded by her loving family. She was
born on November 21, 1933, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Ernest and
Edna (Hendershot) Hill. Shirley was a member of the 1st Christian Church of
Martins Ferry, worked for many years at the Martins Ferry Cable Company, and
enjoyed crossword and word search puzzles and spending time with her family and
friends.
She is survived by her three daughters,
Pam Orzolek, Kim (Ken) Boltz and Karen (Kirk) Roth; a son, Donnie Archer; a
brother, Thomas Hill; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and many nieces
and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Don Archer in 1997; a brother, Ernie Hill; two sisters,
Jean Watson and Betty Henry and a son-in-law, Benny Orzolek.
Services will be at the convenience of
the family. Burial will be in Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville.
Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry.
To express on-line condolences please
visit www. wilsonfuneralhomes. com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Grace Presbyterian Church, 7 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 in Shirley’s memory.
Arnold, Linda L. Arnold, nee Moyer
Source: Snyder Funeral Homes. com;
10 Nov 2021
Mansfield:
Linda L. Arnold, age 76, of Mansfield
passed away Monday, November 7, 2021 at her home.
She was born September 21, 1946 in
Ashland to the late Robert and Maxine (Bell) Moyer.
Linda was a 1964 graduate of Lexington
High School and spent her life supporting her alma mater through the Alumni
Association. She was a long time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Linda
was retired from State Farm Insurance. Her favorite hobby was cheering for her
grandsons in their sporting events and ringing her cowbell for them.
Left to cherish her memory are her
children Todd (Amy) Arnold and Stacey (Tom) Crall, grandsons Todd Charles “TC”
Arnold, Tyler Crall and Justin Crall, brother Robert Moyer, sister-in-law Barb
(Dick) Patton, aunt Delores Burt, nieces Jennifer Groff, Jaime (Shaun) Vest and
Beth (Michael) Knight, nephews Rob (Teri) Patton and Rick (Myrna) Patton and
numerous cousins and close friends.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband Charles Arnold and her sister Terry Groff.
Friends may call Friday November 11,
2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Snyder Lexington Avenue Chapel. A funeral service
will be held Saturday November 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church 525 W. Cook Road Mansfield with burial to follow at Lexington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Lexington Alumni Association Scholarship Fund or the Terry McCammon
Scholarship through the Richland County Foundation or the Holy Trinity
Endowment Fund..
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to
serve Linda’s family and encourages you to share a fond memory or message of
condolence to them at SnyderFuneralHomes.
com.
Source: The Brubach-Watters Funeral Home,
Summerfield, Ohio; 27 Jul 2021
Tyler Lee Ash, 31 of Summerfield, Ohio
passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.
He was born at Akron, Ohio on April 24,
1990 a son of Ronald “Skinner” and Lana Warner Ash.
He was a Foreman for W. A. Kendall and Co.
Tree Trimming, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.
He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Lewis Warner. Paternal grandparents Dale and Gladys Ash an aunt, Sue Ellen Ash,
cousin, Arrett Ash.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his companion, Cassandra Hood of Summerfield, Ohio, two
sons, Arson Ash of Summerfield, Ohio and Pyro Ash of Summerfield, Ohio. Two brothers Brandon Ash
of West Virginia and Rusty Warner of Calais, Ohio. Three Sisters Jessica
Williamson of West Virginia, Charlotte Williamson of West Virginia, Roni (John)
Horn of Pleasant City, Ohio, grandparents Joy (Ron) Wood of Lower Salem, Ohio,
step grandmother, Linda Warner of Summerfield, Ohio, several cousins, nieces and nephews, several
aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received at the
Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main St., Summerfield, Ohio from 11:00 A.M. –
1:00 P.M. Thursday July 29, 2021.
Following visitation, graveside services will be held at the Warner
Family Cemetery near Summerfield, Ohio.
Augenstein, Mary Agnes Augenstein, nee Wesel
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 9
Sep 2021
Mary Agnes Wesel Augenstein,
passed away on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.
She was the wife of Joseph Augenstein.
Mary will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 60 years and her family.
Born in Marietta, on Dec. 24, 1941,
she was the daughter of William Francis and Genevieve Catherine Smithberger
Wesel.
She graduated from St. Mary Catholic
High School and attended Mountain State Business College. Mary was employed at
Marietta Ignition, Inc. and worked as a bookkeeper. Mary was proud to work for
the family business that her father began in 1920.
Mary was a devoted member of the
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Marietta. She was a member of the
Catholic Women’s Club. Mary was always willing to lend a helping hand to others
and did so through her participation in service organizations such as the Ohio
Child Conservation League (OCCL) and Washington County Right to Life.
In retirement, Mary enjoyed traveling,
attending concerts at the People’s Bank Theater, tending to her garden, and
spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed swimming with “The
Betsey Mills Swimmers.” Mary loved being with people, she had a beaming smile
and people were drawn to her loving kindness. She always had time for others, a
listening ear, or a kind word. Mary had a deep faith in God and displayed that
through her interactions with others. Mary held a true devotion to the Devine
Mercy. She and Joe prayed the chaplet daily at 3 p.m.
She is survived by her spouse, Joe,
and their five children: Teresa (Tom) Hushion, of Marietta, Anna (Kerry)
Manion, of Columbus, Mary (Scott) LaBarre, of Marietta, Mark (Erin) Augenstein,
of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Elizabeth (David) Jung, of Arden, North
Carolina; and 11 grandchildren: Katie (Joe) Baum, Christian Hushion, Hannah and
Nathan Manion, Meaghan and Matthew LaBarre, Nora and Josie Augenstein, Lucy,
Molly and Nina Jung. She is also survived by her sister, Catherine (Robert)
Dickson, Sally Wesel; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; brothers, Joseph H. Wesel and Charles W. Wesel; sisters-in-law, Luada
E. Wesel and Mary Lou Wesel; and niece, Lisa Marie Wesel.
The family would like to thank the
staff on 2 West at Marietta Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care. A special thank you to Dr. Kelli Cawley for her support and
compassionate care, the personal caregivers at Bright Star, especially Lori
Rings, and the staff at Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, especially Kim
Weckbacher.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 7
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples
Funeral Home, with a Vigil service held at 3 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass
will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Mary
of the Assumption, with The Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell celebrating and
The Rev. Dale Tornes concelebrating. Burial will be in the New St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her
memory can be made to: The St. Mary School Foundation or The St. Mary Basilica
Foundation (through the Marietta Community Foundation).
Cawley & Peoples is honored to
serve the Augenstein family and offers online condolences as well as many other
resources by visiting their website, CawleyandPeoples. com
or by going to their Facebook page.
Ayers,
Glenn H. Ayers
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 9
Dec 2021
Glenn H.
Ayers, 81, of Woodsfield, passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at the
Barnesville Hospital.
He was born
near Farmington, on Aug. 1, 1940, a son of the late George and Francis Cope
Ayers.
He was a
graduate of Ohio University, Athens and received his Master’s Degree in Education
from Kent State University, Kent. He was a retired principal for the
Switzerland of Ohio School District from 1972 – 1994 having previously served
as principal at Beallsville Elementary School. He also was a teacher serving
several Ohio and West Virginia schools, such as Fairpoint, Martins Ferry and
Moundsville elementary school.
He was a
Methodist by Faith and was a member of Monroe Lodge 189, F. & A.M.,
Woodsfield and a former council member for the Village of Woodsfield.
In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Robert
Ayers; a sister, Mary Jean Lucas; a nephew and a niece.
Surviving
are his wife, Beth Ady Ayers, whom he married on March 29, 1972; one son,
Michael Glenn Ayers and his fiancé Christine Truax, of
Woodsfield; one daughter, Michele Ann Ayers and her fiancé Jeffrey Newland, of
Woodsfield; a grandson, Michael Allen Newland; a brother-in-law Roy Lucas of
Colerain; one niece and one nephew.
Friends
were received Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State
Route 78 West, Woodsfield.
Graveside
services were held Monday Dec. 6, 2021, at the Farmington Cemetery, Barton.
Masonic
services were held Sunday Dec. 5, 2021, at the Funeral Home.
Baker,
Linda Irene Baker, nee Gabel
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 14
Oct 2021
Linda Irene Baker, 75, of Beallsville
passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at the Arbors of Woodsfield.
She was born July 24, 1946, on the
family farm near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Arthur and Julia
Vinskovich Gabel.
In addition to her parents, Linda was
preceded in death by her husband, Dale Baker; a sister, Nancy Jane Andrews; and
two brothers, James and Sam Gabel.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph Baker,
of Martins Ferry, and Jacob Baker, of Buffalo; a brother, Arthur Gabel, of
Woodsfield; a sister, Sally (Randy) Hashman, of Barnesville; a grandson, Joseph
Baker; a niece, Julie (Harold) Sturgeon, and a nephew, Jay (Mary) Hashman; a
great-niece and great-nephew, Hailie and Austin Hashman.
Private graveside services were held
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Beallsville Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered at www. harperfh. net.
Baker, Martin Junior Baker, II
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 14
Oct 2021
Martin Junior “Marty” Baker II, 37, of
Woodsfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown, West Virginia.
He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia
on March 8, 1984, a son of Martin and the late Lana Potts Baker.
He currently worked for ODOT in Monroe
County, but previously worked at Ormet Corporation, AOS Oil Services and
Allen’s Garage Doors.
He was an avid hunter and enjoyed
spending time in the woods hunting as well as get-togethers with family and
friends at the farm. He also enjoyed sharing his love of hunting with his
daughters who were his pride and joy.
He is survived by his fiancé, Schelley
Scott and her daughter, Madilynn, of Woodsfield; two daughters, Raelynn and
Hadley Baker, of Woodsfield; his father, Martin Junior Baker, of Woodsfield; two
sisters, Lori (Neal) Mahoney, of Woodsfield, and Missy (Todd) Hooper, of
Antioch; four nieces, Josie and Summer Mahoney, of Woodsfield, Erica (Charlie)
Carte, of Antioch, Brittany Hooper, of Lodi, and Faith Lumpkins, of Conway,
South Carolina; two nephews, Koleton Lumpkins and Boone Bedgood, of Conway,
South Carolina; and great-nephew and nieces, Miles and Alana Carte and Allie
Frank.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield.
Inurnment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Raelynn and Hadley Baker Fund, c/o Citizens National Bank, 143 S. Main St.,
Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Baker, Sharon Rose Baker, nee Smith
Source: The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio;
30 Sep 2021
Sharon Rose Baker, 79, of Beallsville,
Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling,
West Virginia, after a lengthy battle with COPD.
She was born August 22, 1942 in
Sardis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen F. and Isabelle Claugus Smith. Sharon enjoyed going on car rides, eating
out, and spending time with her family and good friend, Cora Tomolonis and also
with her special family member, Shirley Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her oldest son, Richard Brown, II on February 26, 2021;
also by a sister, Glenalee Dominick.
Surviving are a daughter, Kelly
(Randy) Davis of Beallsville; two sons, Scott Brown of Beallsville and Chris
Brown of Woodsfield; two brothers, Bud (Linda) Smith of Woodsfield and Blain
(Judy) Smith of Beallsville; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday,
October 1 at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville from 11am until a time of
remembrance at 1pm when family and friends will be invited to share stories and
memories of Sharon's life. Burial will
follow in Beallsville Cemetery.
Baldwin,
Emanuel Wilbert Baldwin
Source: The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio;
Jan 2021
Emanuel Wilbert Baldwin, 95 of
Woodsfield, Ohio and formerly of the Beallsville area, died Thursday, January
21, 2021 while a patient in Genesis Hospice Care's "Morrison House,"
Zanesville, Ohio. He was born December 6, 1925 in Monroe County, a son of the
late Sanford and Alice McDougal Baldwin.
Emanuel was a retired employee of the
former CONALCO plant, Hannibal and a member of the First Christian Church,
Beallsville.
Surviving
are his wife of 74 years, Ruth Ebert Baldwin of Woodsfield; a son and
daughter-in-law, Gary and Barbara Baldwin of Cincinnati; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Sharon and Jim Barrows of
Woodsfield and Linda and Rick Hagan of Jerusalem; a brother and sister-in-law,
Donald and Shirley Baldwin of Clarington; six grandchildren, Dusty Barrows,
Scott (Amanda) Hagan, Danae Barrows, Charity (Ramon) Antunez, Chelsea (Ron)
Nowakowski, and Stacie Baldwin; seven great-grandchildren; also many friends.
In addition to his parents, Emanuel
was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Baldwin and a sister, Wilma Ault.
Family and friends are invited to
graveside services on Sunday, January 24 at 1:00pm in Zion Cemetery, Cain Ridge
Road, Clarington near the family farm where his
beloved wife, Ruth was raised. Wayne Clark will offer words of comfort.
In keeping with Emanuel's spirit of
helping others, his family asks that in lieu of sending flowers and keepsakes,
memorial contributions be made to Cancer Gas Cards, Inc., ℅ Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill
Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Baldwin,
Ruth H. Baldwin, nee Ebert
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 4 Feb
2021
Ruth H. Baldwin, 92, of Woodsfield and
formerly of Beallsville, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Westwood Place.
She was born Aug. 9, 1928, in Monroe
County, a daughter of the late Austin and Mae Kimpel Ebert.
Ruth will be remembered for her
artistic talents and also for creating beautiful pictures by using fabric. She
was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church where she taught Sunday
school and Bible school for many years. She also enjoyed her years of
membership in the New Castle Homemakers.
After 74 years of marriage, her
husband, Emanuel, left this world for a better place on Jan. 21, 2021; now
after a separation of a little over one week, they are together once again.
Left to mourn their passing while
celebrating their lives are three children, Gary (Barbara) Baldwin, of
Loveland, Sharon (Jim) Barrows, of Woodsfield, and Linda (Rick) Hagan, of
Jerusalem; six grandchildren, Dusty Barrows, Scott (Amanda) Hagan, Danae
Barrows, Charity (Ramon) Antunez, Chelsea (Ron) Nowakowski and Stacie Baldwin;
seven great-grandchildren, and many friends.
Ruth is also survived by brothers, Don
(Carolyn) Ebert and Vernie (Thelma) Ebert, of Jerusalem; also many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents and her
husband, Emanuel, Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Ebert, also a
sister, Betty Datkuliak, who passed away Dec. 25, 2020.
Private services will be held at
Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery near
Clarington.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Cancer Gas Cards, Inc., c/o Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill Rd., Woodsfield,
OH 43793.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 4
Nov 2021
James Alan Baranich, 65, of
Clarington, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Liza’s Place Wheeling, West
Virginia.
He was born May 14, 1956, in Bellaire,
a son of the late John and Hannah Belle Armann Baranich.
He was a former coal miner at Quarto
#4 mine, Clarington and a 1974 River High School graduate.
Robert and William
Andrew Baranich and a niece, Marsha Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 13
years, Carrie Gobert Baranich; a daughter, Tricia (Paul) Skrede, of Viroqua,
Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Hannah Leigh Skrede and Jamen Isaiah Skrede; and
two sisters, Judy (Steve) Thompson, of Hannibal and Mary Alice Bishop, of St.
Clairsvillle; in laws, Ron and Martha Gobert, of Thornville; two
brothers-in-law, Todd (Terri) Gobert, of Millersport and Trent (Marci) Gobert,
of Pleasantville; several nieces and nephews and his loyal dog, Maddie.
In accordance with James wishes, no
services will be held at this time. A celebration of life may be held at a
later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Clarington Volunteer Fire Dept. or Emergency Squad P.O. Box 256 Clarington, OH
43915.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell
Funeral Home.
Sympathy expressions
at grisellfuneralhomes. com.
Barker, Hester G. Piatt Barker, nee Miller
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 24 Aug 2021
Hester G. Miller Piatt Barker, 93 of
Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Monday August 23, 2021 at Summit Acres Nursing
Home Caldwell, Ohio. She was
born at Moss Run, Washington County Ohio October 11, 1927 a daughter of the
late Clarence & Myrtle Holiday Miller.
Hester was a member of the Church of
Christ and was baptized April 20, 2021, she loved
having dinners for family and friends, yard sales, and bingo. She enjoyed
having her grandkids around who she called her Kiddos. She
loved the holidays (especially Christmas), country music, getting her hair
done, and painting her finger nails.
Preceded in
death by her husband’s Harry K. Barker – 1990 and Archie Piatt Jan. 12, 2008,
son Charles Robert “Bob” Piatt, 4 infant siblings, stepson Kenneth Barker,
stepdaughter Debbie Wilson, granddaughter Jodie Smith.
She is survived by her daughters
Shirley (John) Smith of Sardis, Ohio, Myrtle (Ronnie) Smith of Clarington,
Ohio, and Belva (Kenney) Blackstone of Lewisville, Ohio stepdaughters Shirley
Beahn, Norma Reis, and Dannetta Flores, step son Mike (Judy) Barker, grandchildren RJ (Shelley) Smith, Johnny
(Chris) Smith, Monica (Sonny) Blair, Melissa Piatt, Michael Piatt, Joshua
(Lesley) Smith, Amy (Brandon) Mullenix, Megan (Michael) Isaly, Ryan (Dana)
Blackstone, Derek (Shianne) Blackstone, and Mikayla Blackstone, and several
great and great-great grandchildren.
Friends received from 2-4 & 6-8
p.m. Wednesday August 25 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio
where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday August 26, 2021 with
Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will
follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions maybe made to
Hospice at Summit Acres and or the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Barnes, Michael Paul Barnes
Sr.
Source: The Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia,
Washington; Jan 2021
October
28, 1940 – January 24, 2021
Michael
Paul Barnes was born on October 28, 1940 and passed away on January 24, 2021
and is under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
Batdorf, Marlene L. Batdorf,
nee Piatt
Source: The Heyl Funeral Home, Ashland, Ohio
(online); May, 2021
July 21,
1965 - April 27, 2021 (age 55)
Marlene L. Batdorf, age 55, of Ashland,
passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 21,
1965 in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard Arthur Eugene Piatt
and Linda S. (Hensel) Piatt- McBride. Marlene had been a resident of Ashland
most all of her life and was a 1983 graduate of Ashland High School. She was a
Homemaker and had been employed with Gerald’s Studio and most recently with the
Council on Aging. Marlene had a passion for photography, enjoyed sewing and
family genealogy.
On June 18, 1994 Marlene married Scott
Batdorf who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Seth (Elizabeth Reynolds)
Batdorf and Brian Piatt; her brothers, Francis (Virginia) Piatt and Richard
(Denise) Piatt; her nieces and nephews, Jessica (Tyler) Jewell, Justin Piatt,
Mackenzie (Mark) Miller and Dustin Piatt; along with her great nieces and
nephews, Zoey, Axton, Levi, Laci, Lincoln and Nova.
A Celebration of Marlene’s life will be
held on Sunday May 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 400
Eastlake Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805 with Pastor Travis McKenzie officiating. A
time of gathering and fellowship for family and friends will follow the service
until 5:00 p.m.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; Nov 2021
Joseph Gilbert Bates, 87 of
Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Emerald Pointe
Nursing and Rehab Center Barnesville, Ohio.
He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia September 30, 1934 a son of the
late Joseph A. Bates and Mabel Woomer Bates.
He graduated from Wheeling High School
as well as West Liberty State University where he wrestled and played
football. Joe taught at St. Johns
Central High School where he taught biology and art as well as a coach for
wrestling and football from 1965 – 1970. From 1970 until his retirement from
Switzerland of Ohio Schools, he was the physical education teacher for
Woodsfield Elementary, teaching art at Woodsfield and Skyvue High Schools, he
also coach wrestling and football. In 1994 he won the OVAC Mr. Mat award.
He is survived by his wife Loretta
Cunningham Bates of Woodsfield, daughter Felicia L. Bates of Woodsfield, brother Norman (Darris) Bates of Nashville, Tennessee, many
pets as well as his beloved family dog Grady and cat Sylvester.
Private services will be held with
burial to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio. Family request Memorial
contributions be made in his name to the Charity of
your choice.
Bauer, Leon Russell Edward Bauer
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 3
Jun 2021
Leon Russell Edward Bauer, 5 years
old, of Powhatan Point, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in
Cambridge.
He was born in Wheeling, West
Virginia, Jan. 18, 2016, to Daniel Bauer and Laura Whipkey.
Leon was known for his happy demeanor
and enjoyed attending services at the Experience Church with his family.
His favorite activities were blowing
bubbles and wheels; anything that could spin kept his attention. His favorite
movie was “Finding Nemo” and he was truly a little water baby.
Leon is preceded in death by his
maternal great-grandparents, Jean and Al Warner and Mary and Carl Whipkey; his
Nana, Linda Turick; and two cousins, Isaiah Logsdon and Eva Wallaston.
Leon is survived by his parents,
Daniel Bauer and Laura (Jamie Turick) Whipkey; seven siblings, Hailey Domer,
Harlee Turick, Brayden Bauer, Athena Bauer, Hudson Ruckman, Hunter Ruckman and
Renesmee Bauer; maternal grandparents, Mike and Shelia Whipkey; paternal
grandparents, Duane and Kim Bauer; grandparents, LaDonna Huntsman and Jim
Turick; 12 aunts and uncles, Michael Whipkey, Mary Whipkey, Kristie (Michael)
Logsdon, Alton (Jacee) Whipkey, Matthew Smith, Martina Smith, Nicole (Ryan)
Caldwell, Keri (Heath) Miller; Cody and Travis Potts and Jamie and Cindy Potts;
numerous cousins; paternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Martha Atkinson and
Don and Lois Bauer; close family friends, who were like his aunts, Barb
Reischman, Katrina Whittington, Kathy Whittington and Anna Dodd; and uncle,
Bryan Dodd.
Family and friends were received
Tuesday, June 1, 2021, visitation will also be held from 3 p.m. until services
at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at CARE Funeral and Cremation Services, 1500
Second St., Moundsville, West Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Autism Awareness in C/O www. tmcfunding.
com.
Condolences may be left to the family
at www. carechapel. com.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 6 May
2021
Mary Ann Bauer, age 82, of Woodsfield,
passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire.
She was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Clarington,
a daughter of the late Albert Franklin and Clara McDougal Bauer. She was a
bundle girl at L.G.A.M.
She was survived by a brother, Roy
(Kathy) Bauer, of St. Clairsville; a sister, Joyce Perkins of Beallsville, and
several nieces and nephews.
Private
services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in
Clarington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Cancer Gas Cards, Inc. c/o Shirley Brown 48397 Keylor Hill RdWoodsfield, OH
43793. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home Clarington.
Sympathy expressions may be left at
grisellfuneralhomes. com.
Beckett,
Dennis D. Beckett
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 9
Dec 2021
Dennis D.
Beckett, 65, of Antioch, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2021, at his home.
He was born
in Marietta, Sept. 21, 1956, a son of the late Everett and Bess Wright Beckett.
He was a
U.S. Army Veteran. Dennis retired from HP Products of Louisville. He was an
avid hunter and enjoyed sitting on his porch and visiting with friends and family.
In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Clay Beckett.
He is
survived by his brother, Ralph (Joyce) Beckett, of Sardis, his sister Spring
(Robert) Ridgeway, of Antioch, special friend, Bub Howell, of Woodsfield, seven
nieces and nephews, Josh Beckett, Bobby (Jaycee) Ridgeway, Cory Ridgeway, Mike
Ridgeway, Adam (Tabetha) Beckett, Diana (Nick) Hamilton and Amy (Seth) Dolvin;
11 great-nieces and nephews Cadance and Clay Beckett, Khloe and Brantley
Ridgeway, Hayden, Dwayne, Kaycie and Hadley Beckett and Garrett and Eli
Hamilton and Clayton Dolvin.
Friends
were received Thursday Dec. 2, 2021, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S.
Paul St. Woodsfield, where funeral services were held Friday Dec. 3, 2021, with
Don Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Beeson, Judy Ann Beeson, nee Kimble
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon (online); 23
Sep 2021
Judy Ann Kimble Beeson, 82, passed
away Sept. 18, 2021, at the Stellar Care Center in Woodsfield.
Judy was born on March 26, 1939, in
Rowlesburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Bunice and Leona Kimble. She
graduated from
She
graduated from Rowlesburg High School and cherished the memory of being Queen
of the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. She married Rondal Beeson on Nov. 2,
1957. Judy loved playing the piano and singing at graduations, weddings and at
church. She was employed by the Switzerland of Ohio School District for many
years as a secretary at Woodsfield Elementary and High School. Being around all
the students brought her great joy. She was preceded in death by her husband
Rondal on June 21, 2021, and siblings Billie, Jane, Ronnie and Sallie.
Judy is survived by her son, Jeff
(Linda) Beeson, of St. Clairsville; daughter, Alicia (Chad) Glazier, of
Coshocton; grandchildren, Brad Beeson and Melanie Beeson and several nieces and
nephews.
Private
funeral services will be held at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield,
with Herb Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Troy, West Virginia.
Judy’s love of God and Jesus prompted
her to share and be a giving person. In lieu of flowers, the family would like
to honor her great example by asking that you reach out and help someone today,
whether spiritually, emotionally or financially. Brighten someone’s day like
she did. The family extends a special thanks to the staff of the Stellar Care
Center and Amedisys Hospice for their loving care of Judy.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio - June, 2021
Rondal Beeson, 86, of Woodsfield, Ohio
passed away June 21, 2021 at the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield. He was born July 13, 1934, at Ellis Run near
Troy, West Virginia, son of the late Dana and Freddie Bush Beeson.
Rondal was a graduate of Troy High
School and Glenville State College and was employed at several schools in West
Virginia and Ohio and taught many of those years at Switzerland of Ohio
schools.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his baby brother, Gary Lee Beeson.
He is survived by his wife Judy Kimble
Beeson of Woodsfield, son Jeff (Linda) Beeson of St. Clairsville, daughter
Alicia (Chad) Glazier of Coshocton, grandchildren Brad and Melanie Beeson,
sister Linda (Jerry) Long and two nephews.
Ron was a Christian with deep and
abiding faith in God and Jesus and believed that the Bible is the inspired Word
of God. He knew that Jesus is our
Saviour.
Special thanks to the wonderful
caregivers at Stellar Care Center and Amedisys Hospice.
Private services will be held at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio with Herb Alexander officiating.
Interment will be at the Troy Cemetery, Troy, West Virginia.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Amedisys Hospice Care, 52171 National Road East, Suite 1, St. Clairsville, Ohio
43950 and or the Grace Christian Church, 741 Lewisville Road Woodsfield, Ohio
43793.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 22
Jul 2021
William “Bill” Bilyeu, 72, of St.
Clairsville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Shadyside Health Care
Center.
He was born May 19, 1949, in Ozark,
the oldest of three sons of the late Harold and Lela Wolfe Bilyeu.
Bill was a proud U.S. Air Force
veteran. Over the years, he enjoyed a career in sales in the mining industry,
traveling throughout the tri-state area making friends while visiting business
contacts. He was an avid golfer and hunter, but his greatest joy came from time
spent with his grandson, Eligha, playing football and baseball and also watching
Eligha’s games.
In addition to his parents, Bill was
preceded in death by his loving wife, Patti and a nephew, Mark Bilyeu.
Surviving are his children, Michael
(Maureen) Bilyeu and Amy Bilyeu; his grandson, Eligha Hill, Jr., all of St.
Clairsville; two brothers, Dave Bilyeu, of Beallsville, and Gary (Ann) Bilyeu,
of McConnelsville; several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
To celebrate Bill’s life, full
military honors by American Legion Post 768 were presented Saturday, July 17,
2021, at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, along with a gathering of family and
friends with a time of sharing memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers and keepsakes,
please visit www.michaeljfox.org to learn of opportunities for memorial
contributions or to learn more about Parkinson’s Disease
and Parkinson’s Research.
Binegar, Jacqueline Rae
Binegar, nee Hensel
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 22
Apr 2021
Jacqueline Rae Binegar, 61 of Antioch,
passed away Tuesday April 13, at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical
Center in Cleveland.
She was born March 15, 1960 a daughter
of the late Lewis Dean Hensel and Garnet Ritchie Hensel.
She was a 1978 graduate, of River High
School and a proud River Football Mom.
She was a member of Antioch E-Squad,
Antioch Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was the former campground manager
at Rivers Edge and a wonderful cook working at various local restaurants.
She was a member of the Gravel Hill
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 42
years, Fred Binegar, of Antioch, son; Logan Dean Binegar, of Antioch, and
daughter; Heather (Josh) Smith, of Reno.
Friends were received from 5-8 p.m.
Friday, April 16, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul Street,
Woodsfield, OH. Funeral Service were
held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 with Rev. James Dickey officiating.
Burial will follow in Mehrley Cemetery
in Fly.
Bissell, Stephen R. Bissell Jr.
Source: The Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home,
Boardman, Ohio; 20 Aug 2021
North Lima – Stephen R. Bissell Jr.,
25, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Stephen was born March 26, 1996, in
Youngstown, the son of Stephen R. Sr. and Justine Pezzone Bissell.
Stephen enjoyed playing soccer
throughout his life. In the summertime, he taught soccer to younger children at
various camps. He also enjoyed cooking, working out, playing Pokeman and loved
animals.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory
his father, Stephen R. Sr; mother, Justine (fiancé Jan Margetko); sister, Joyce
Bissell; brother, John Bissell; maternal grandparents, Joyce and John Pezzone;
many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and step-grandfather, Jan (Toni) Margetko. He
was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Sheila Perry; aunt, Julie Catello;
uncle. Rick Amey; and step-grandmother, Patricia Margetko.
Friends may call on Saturday, August
21, 2021, from 10 a.m to 12 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. funeral service at the
Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman.
Family and are encouraged to offer
prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the
Book of Memories at www. rossifunerals. com to view this tribute and send condolences to Stephen’s
family.
Blackstone, Vernon J.
Blackstone
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio - 25 Jun 2021
Vernon J. Blackstone, 88, of Lewisville,
Ohio passed away Wednesday June 23, 2021 at Summit Acres Nursing Home Caldwell,
Ohio. He was born at Lewisville, Ohio June 9, 1933 a son of the late John
Blackstone and Mildred Zwick Blackstone.
Vernon was a US Army veteran, and a
man of strong faith. He retired from Orrville Products where he was a metal
finisher. He had also worked at Rice
Chevrolet in Woodsfield. He enjoyed
hunting, westerns, and wood working.
Preceded in
death by one son Ronald Blackstone, brothers Virgil, Frank, and Dale, sisters
Darlene Liston, and Mary Sheets, and a daughter-in-law Judy Blackstone.
He is survived by his wife Cora Lendon
Blackstone of Lewisville, sons Joe Blackstone of Summerfield, Thomas Blackstone
of Cleveland, Kenneth (Belva) Blackstone of Lewisville, and Bruce (Louise)
Blackstone of Lewisville, daughters Judy (Henry) Vinson of Powhatan Point, and
Teresa (Samuel) Scarberry of Wheeling, brothers Donald (Hazel) Blackstone of
Wadsworth, David (Nikki) Blackstone of Lewisville, Frances (Judy) Blackstone of
Lewisville, and Patrick Blackstone of Lewisville, 15 grandchildren, 21 great
grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild on the way, along with several
nieces and nephews.
Friends received from 2-4 & 6-8
p.m. Sunday June 27 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio where
funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday June 28, 2021 with Jimmy Moore
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio - 12 Jul 2021
Homer Blair 83, of Graysville, Ohio
passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1938 a son
of the late Elisha and Lavina Rose Blair.
He was an avid farmer and liked taking
care of his wells. He loved his family, liked to socialize, attend family
reunions and a big jokester. He was very active in the church and community. He
was an active Deacon for 53 years and a member of the Mt. Hope Free Will
Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching westerns, gospel shows and country and
western music.
He retired as a bus driver and
transportation for the SOLSD. Early in life he worked for Ohio Valley Paving,
Washington Electric and Conalco.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by son Paul Alan Blair, son-in-law Paul McKnight and sister Erma Stephans.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie
(Ward) Blair, of 63 years, sons Homer E. (Sonny) (Monica) Blair of Graysville,
John Blair of Graysville, Stephen (Jennifer) Blair of Graysville, daughters
Pamela (Rex) Cox of St. Mary's, WV, Rebekkah (Becky) McKnight of Graysville,
Beth (Bradley) Bettinger of Caldwell, Martha (Chad) Miller of Wheeling, WV,
Naomi (Bryan) McKnight of Columbus, Sara (James) Alleman of Hilliard,
grandchildren Eden (Michael) Fitzpatrick, Cody Blair, Melissa Cox, Jacob (Alex)
Cox, Brittany (Kyle) Piatt, Paul Junior McKnight, John Wesley, Gracie, &
Lucas Blair, Christian (Rachel) Bettinger, Madison (Ryan) Highman, Casey
Bettinger, Madelyn, & Isabelle Miller, Cassie, Taylor, & Lindsey
McKnight, Brayden, & Skylar Alleman, step-grandchildren Zander, Zoey, &
Zenly Austin. Great grandchildren Mason, Audrianna, Riley, Brycen, Issac and
Lincoln, sisters Clara Jean (Charles) Saffle, Minnie (Leland) Haney and several
nieces, nephews and cousins
Friends will be received from 3 p.m.
until time of Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday July 14, 2021 at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Pastors Rex Cox
and Tom Blake officiating. Graveside
service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday July 15 at the Low Gap Cemetery near
Graysville, Ohio.
Blair, Marjorie Blair, nee Kernen
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon [online]; 26
Aug 2021
Marjorie “Marge” Blair, 91, of
Beallsville, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen
Dale, West Virginia.
She was born July 11, 1930, near
Clarington, a daughter of the late George and Clara Lude Kernen.
Marge was a member of the Beallsville
Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, on March 9, 2011; two brothers, Howard
and Arthur Kernen; a sister, Eula Straub, also a son-in-law, Gene Marn.
Surviving are three children, Faye
Marn, Steve (Karen) Blair and Keith (Connie) Blair; two grandsons, Daniel
(Lina) Blair and Devin Blair (Lauren); her fur-baby, Missy; also many friends.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.
until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at the
Beallsville Church of Christ, with Minister Collin Morrison officiating.
Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Marge’s family
requests that memorial contributions be made to the Beallsville VFD, c/o Tom
Coss, 54131 Belmont Ridge Rd., Beallsville, OH 43716 or to Beallsville EMS,
P.O. Box 154, Beallsville, OH 43716.
Blake, Angel S. Blake, nee Fuller
Source: CARE Funeral Home & Cremation
Specialists, St. Clairsville, Ohio; 28 Dec 2021
Angel S. Blake, 49, of Bellaire, OH,
passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.
She was born August 30, 1972 in
Bellaire, OH. Angel was a Christian by faith and loved her church, New
Beginnings where she attended Bible studies. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and grandchildren and was always listening to music. Angel’s proudest
accomplishment was that she was a breast cancer survivor of eight years.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Kenneth Blake Jr.
Surviving are her three children Ray
(Kayla) Rutan, Amber (David) Patterson, and Catherin Walsh, four grandchildren,
David Patterson III, Adyson Crain, Hunter Patterson, JD Crain, two brothers
William Fuller and Chad Riddle, and her favorite cat, Babygirl.
Graveside services will be Thursday,
December 30th, 12:00pm with Bishop Michael Tolliver officiating at Warnock
Cemetery in Glencoe, OH. Arrangements are entrusted to CARE Funeral Home &
Cremation Specialists 204 W Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Blaney, Marilyn Lee Blaney, nee Sterling
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 25
Feb 2021
Marilyn Lee Sterling Blaney, age 78,
of Sarahsville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
She was born March 29, 1942, in
Dilliner, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Bruce Asa and Phyllis Audrey
Hoffman Sterling.
She was a 1960 graduate of Point
Marion High School in Point Marion, Pennsylvania. Marilyn served as office
manager for The State Library of Ohio, Caldwell Branch, from 1965-1973. From
1980-2002, she was employed as library director and clerk treasurer for the
Caldwell Public Library. From 1978 to the present time, she served as a
Caldwell Public Library Trustee. From 1968-2016, Marilyn served as the office
manager for Clear Water Corporation. She was a member of the First Church of
Christ in Caldwell, where she was the church organist,
she was a member of the Worthwhile Sunday School Class.
She played the organ in churches for
56 years. She loved music and working number puzzles, and she enjoyed watching
Perry Mason and Matlock programs on TV. She was a devoted woman of faith.
In addition to her parents, she is
preceded in death by a great-grandson, Delaine Abbott, IV.
Surviving are her husband, Norman R.
Blaney, whom she married June 29, 1962; two children, Randy N. (Vicki) Blaney,
of Lewisville, and Carol S. Abbott (Dwayne Dunn), of Circleville; two
grandchildren, Amanda Blaney and Delaine (Heather) Abbott, III; three
great-grandchildren, Allanah, Ava and Armani; and one sister, Gloria (Wayne)
Sampson, of Fairmont, West Virginia.
A graveside service was observed
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Village View Cemetery in Sarahsville with Pastor
Brent DeWees officiating.
Memorial
contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, 601 North St., Caldwell,
OH 43724, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www. stjude. org or 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 16
Sep 2021
Joseph E. Block, 72, loving husband of
the late Deborah Block, of Miltonsburg, passed away Friday, Sept.10, 2021, at
the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, West Virginia.
He was born at Zanesville, on March
26, 1949, a son of the late Francis and Edith Yeagle Block.
He was a retired furnace operator for
the former Ormet Corporation, Hannibal; a member of St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, Miltonsburg; a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; member of
the American Legion Post 87, Woodsfield; Knights of Columbus Council 5009;
Monroe County Health Planning Council; Monroe County Veterans Board; Noble
County Cruisers and the GTO Association of Central Ohio.
He also enjoyed spending time with
family and had a passion for classic cars.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his loving wife, Deborah VanSkiver Block on Nov. 3, 2020;
an infant sister, Darleen, a brother, Virgil Block and a grandson, Thomas
Block.
Surviving are two daughters, Maria
(Shane) Mauger, of Westerville, Teresa (David) McMillan, of Miltonsburg; one
son, Joe (Christi) Block, of Pickerington; one sister, Eileen (Clarence)
Ackerman, of Somerton; two brothers, Francis “Sonny” Block, of Miltonsburg,
Andrew Block, of Miltonsburg; twelve grandchildren, Erica Sims, Lyndsie Fortin,
Tyler Sims, Zachary Sims, Olivia Merew, Jessie Block, Cullin Smith, Samantha
Merew, Wyatt Mauger, Avery Fortin, Wesly Mauger, Kayla Block; two
great-grandchildren, Jadeyn Jackson, Paisley McGregor; several nieces and
nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,
Woodsfield, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, where social distancing and facemasks are
encouraged.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, with Rev. Fr. Timothy Davison as
the celebrant. People with classic cars are encouraged to drive them in the
procession to the church. Be at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to be in the
procession.
Burial will follow in St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Miltonsburg, with full military graveside
services.
Knights of Columbus, Council 5009 will
conduct services at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, followed by the Vigil
Service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Sylvester School, 119 Wayne Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Block,
Kennett Lyle Block
Source: The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio;
ca 16 Feb 2021
Kennett Lyle Block, 86, of New
Martinsville, West Virginia passed away February 14, 2021, at Sunrise Hunter
Mill in Vienna, Virginia. He was born in
St. Louis, Missouri, son of Marcel and Elizabeth Gregory Block.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Patricia, in 2014. A sister, Phoebe Jayne, and a brother, Duncan, also preceded
him in death.
He was a graduate of the University of
Missouri. After two years of military service, he was employed at the Aluminum
Division of Olin Corporation. in Hannibal, Ohio. He
retired as a manager of Consolidated Aluminum Corporation and worked part-time
as a consultant in the United States, Europe, and Japan for two years.
He was a Presbyterian by faith and
served as a deacon and an elder. He was active in many, many volunteer
organizations, including the Lions Club, Little League, Cub Scouts and
others. He served on the charter board
of directors for the Family Resource Network and was president of the
Wetzel-Tyler Volunteers for Better Reading for many years. His recognition awards included West Virginia
State Literacy Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year by the Greater New
Martinsville Chamber of Commerce. He
will be best remembered for his work in pet therapy, where he, along with his
beloved golden retrievers, made in excess of 10,000 visits to patients in
nursing homes and hospitals.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra
Block and her husband, Dennis Gainer, his son, Clifford (Chip) Block and his
wife, Bonnie, two grandchildren, Candice and Brianna, two great-grandchildren,
Malachi and Elijah, his sister-in-law, Shirley Block, and his four nieces and
nephews, Diane, Susan, Laurie and Ken.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be
held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to ArtsLink, 141 Main
Street, New Martinsville, West Virginia, 26155.
Boggs, Sally Boggs, nee Johnson
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 4 Feb
2021
Sally Boggs, 73, of Ironton, passed
away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at University of Kentucky Medical Center,
Lexington, Kentucky.
Sally was born Jan. 20, 1948, at her
family home in Woodsfield, a daughter to the late Ed and Rose (Love) Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 36
years, Roy Boggs, whom she married on March 28, 1984.
Sally was a graduate of Skyvue High
School, had a degree in accounting from Mountain State College, and was a
member of Mamre Baptist Church, where she served as the church secretary, for
almost 10 years, retiring in 2010. Sally’s greatest joy was being a housewife,
mom and grandma. She loved gardening, canning, sitting in the swing drinking
her coffee and watching the sunrise. Sally never met a stranger. She loved her
family with everything in her and was an extremely proud mammaw. She will be
forever missed.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her step-dad, Lonnie Bartenschlag; a niece Teresa Guilar
Morrison; and a grandson, Adam Lee Hupp.
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by three daughters, Sami (Jim) Stimpert, of Lewisville, Christi (Mike)
Geremia, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Aimee Aldridge, of Ironton; three
sons, John (Angie) Hupp, of Woodsfield, Alonzo (Stacy) Hupp of Helena, Alabama,
and John (Stacy) Ames, of Tularosa, New Mexico; an adopted son, Ralph (Nikki)
Allen; sister, Nancy Guiler, of Woodsfield; son-in-law, Tim Aldridge, of
Ironton; 14 grandchildren, Jimmy (M’Caul) Stimpert, Cody (Kara) Stimpert,
Johnny Hupp, Gunner Hupp, Lance (Lauren) Hupp, Chad Hupp, Rudy Hees, Johnathan
Hees, Macaila (Nick) Geremia-Slover, Anthony Geremia, Peyton Aldridge, Evan
Aldridge, Brady Aldridge and Dakota Bledsoe; two great-grandchildren, Kallie
and Dean Stimpert; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and close lifelong
friends, who will mourn her passing.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh St., Ironton, is honored
to assist the Boggs family with arrangements.
To offer the family online
condolences, please visit www. phillipsfuneralhome. net.
Source: CARE Funeral & Cremation Service –
Moundsville, West Virginia; 31 Oct 2021
Donald Neil Bolen Sr., 91, of
Moundsville, WV, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
He was born May 22, 1930, the son of
the late Ernest Dieckamn [sic--Dieckmann]
and Cora (Williams) Bolen. Don was a US Navy Reserve Veteran and retired as an
iron worker from Local 549. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the
past treasurer and officer of Marshall County Senior Citizens. Don was an avid
hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards, dominos and Yahtzee, golfing
and bowling. Every year you could find him planting a garden.
In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by his loving wife, Nancy (Drake) Bolen.
Don is survived by his five children,
Cynthia (Jerry) Whorton, Donald N. Bolen Jr., Barbara Rice, Brenda Freeman and
Sandra (Rick) Burge; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Henderson, Mirinda J
Gump, Dawn Nicole (Ron) Allen, Jamie Wade, Christopher Freeman, Corey Rice and
Kelly Novel; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received Monday,
November 1, 2021 at CARE Funeral and Cremation Services, 1500 Second St.,
Moundsville, from 10 am until time of services at 12 pm with Pastor Larry
Johnson officiating. Interment will be held at Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the Knights of Pythias or to Marshall County
Senior Services in C/O www.tmcfunding.com.
Condolences may be made to the family
at www. tmcfunding. com.
Bolen, Nicole R. Bolen, nee Petrey
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 18
Mar 2021
Nicole R. Bolen, 35, of Woodsfield,
passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home, St.
Clairsville.
She was born at Wheeling, West
Virginia on August 31, 1985, a daughter of Dewayne and Pia Scholze Petrey, who
survive of Morristown.
She was a former employee at McDonalds
of Woodsfield. She enjoyed playing softball when she was younger.
She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Danielle Bolen.
Surviving in addition to her parents
are her husband, Todd Bolen, whom she married on August 10, 2007; one daughter,
Natalie Bolen of the home; one brother, Steven Petrey of Morristown; paternal
grandmother, Jewell Yeary of Morristown.
There will be no visitation. Inurnment
will be held at the convenience of the family at the Zion Memorial Gardens near
Sardis.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 15
Apr 2021
Kyle Wayne Bowen, 36, of Clarington,
passed away Wednesday April 7, as the result of an automobile accident. He was
born in Bellaire, April 3, 1985, a son of Darryl and Rebecca Gilmore Bowen of
Clarington.
He was a self-employed Contractor.
Kyle was an outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Kyle was preceded in death by his
grandparents Dale and Bessie Gilmore.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by one step-son; Kobe Weaver, daughter; Isabella Bowen, twins; Bryce
Wayne and Avery Grace Bowen, sister; Alicia Bowen and niece; Paizley of
Clarington, and his brother; Brent (Tabby) Bowen, of Tennessee.
Graveside services were held at noon
Sunday April 11, at Mount Sinai Cemetery near Clarington, with Guy Norris
officiating. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield.
Brandon, Bertha Isabella Brandon, nee Riley
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 30
Sep 2021
Bertha Isabella Brandon, 94, of
Beallsville, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Woodsfield.
She was born Sept. 16, 1927, near
Beallsville to the late Frank and Myrtle (Goodrich) Riley.
She was always happy to spend time
with her beloved family and she was a blessing to them all. She enjoyed simple
pleasures like taking walks on the family farm, gardening and making homemade
ice cream.
Left to cherish her memory are
daughter, Phyllis (Steven) Kehayas, of Beallsville; son, Stanley (Brenda)
Brandon, Jr., of Beallsville; grandchildren, Michele (John) Smith, Susan (Matt)
Guthrie, Phillip (Kim) Brandon, Phillippe (Amber) Kehayas, Nate (Emily)
Brandon, Adrian (Trinity) Kehayas and Antenea (Aaron) Redcay; 10
great-grandchildren, including one expected this month; several
great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Riley; sister, Roberta (Carl)
Chadwell; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Riley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley; son, Phillip Brandon;
daughter, Sharon Brandon; brother, George Riley; and sister and friend, Louise
Fearon.
A private memorial service will be held
at a later date.
Source: www . dignitymemorial. com
/obituaries/loveland-co/albert-briggs-10461352
November 24, 1940 - November 24,
2021
Albert Ralph Briggs, age 81, of
Loveland, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Al was born in Greeley, CO in 1940. He
was the youngest of 8 children, with 6 older sisters: Arlene, Dorothy, Elsie,
Ruth, Evelyn & Mary Ann and older brother Bob. The family moved to
Westminster, CO in 1943. They lived in a 4 room house at 84th & Federal
with NO running water, indoor plumbing, or a modern furnace. The 8 kids slept
in 2 sets of bunk beds, two to each bed. He was in the order of DeMolay &
graduated from Westminster H.S. in 1959. After serving in the Army National
Guard during the Berlin conflict, Al's first job was with American Beauty Pasta
in Denver selling spaghetti and other related products. He lived in Westminster
at 75th & Osceola St. with first wife Gail for their marriage and birth of
their son JR in 1961, and also later at 2814 W. Ellsworth in Denver. Al stayed
in the same area during his marriages to Teresa & Peggy. He loved
Photography, Eagles & Flags. In the 1990s, Al moved to Fayetteville,
Arkansas with business partner Don Hamilton to start Good Old Boys Janitorial
Services. After moving back to Loveland, CO in 2000s, Al was active with
Celebration Congregation Messianic Jewish Church and was often the first to
show up at Saturday services. He worked at University of Northern Colorado
(UNC) as a night shift janitor right up to his passing. His best friend and
co-worker Jerry Martinez said: "With Al, there was always prayer, chili,
popcorn and laughter! & he always wore shorts—even in the snow!" He
loved hot spicy food - and added more spice, often bringing his own hot
peppers! Al was famous/infamous for his ornery
bean/spit-wad throwing at family Christmas Bingos or Cousins Dinners &
Reunions. He knew the secret to preparing the Briggs family 'Peanut Brittle'
and still had Grandpa Briggs' recipe.
Al is survived by son Jesse Ralph (JR), who
changed his name to Richard Lee Dragon in his 20s, and granddaughter Crystal
Metzgar (spouse: Nate Metzgar), who all reside in Texas.
Briggs,
Gilbert E. Briggs
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
15 Jan 2021
May
18, 1936 - January 11, 2021 (age 84)
Gilbert E. Briggs, 84, of Woodsfield, Ohio
(formerly of Lewisville, Ohio) passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the
Arbors of Woodsfield, Ohio.
He was born near Antioch, Ohio on May 18,
1936 a son of the late James Lawrence Briggs and Minnie Williams Briggs.
Gilbert was a retired Millwright at the
former Ormet Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio and a member of the Lewisville United
Methodist Church, Lewisville, Ohio. He honorably served his country in the U.S.
Marine Corp. during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed fishing and traveling.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his 1st wife, Mary Macenko Briggs and his 2nd wife, Emmie
Briggs; a sister, Jessie Haught; three half-sisters, Alice Stull, Geneva
Carpenter, and Goldie Stull; two half-brothers, David Briggs and Lawrence
Briggs.
Surviving are a daughter, Pamela Briggs of
Woodsfield, Ohio and his grand fur-baby, Chance.
Friends will be received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January, 14, 2021 where funeral and military
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 with Rev. William
Abrams officiating with social distancing and facial coverings encouraged.
Burial will follow in the Friendship
Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 23 Feb 2021
Larry W. Briggs, 76, of Graysville,
Ohio passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio August 7,
1944 a son of the late Roger & Grace Morris Briggs.
Larry served in the United State
Military for 22 years, 10 months and 2 days having served 4 stints in the Army
and 2 in the Navy. He also retired from
Detroit Diesel after 15 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife Gail Ann Briggs – Dec. 4, 2019, 2 sisters and 2
brothers.
He is survived by 2 daughters Angela
(Michael) Freeman of Barnesville, Ohio, Tawnya (Casey) Stephens of Salesville,
Ohio, step daughter Beth Ann (Kevin) Rose of Graysville, Ohio, brother Ronnie
Briggs of Barnesville, grandchildren Cole (Brianna) Briggs, Maddison Stephens,
Dillon Freeman, Casey Stephens, step grandson Jared (Jacklynn) Rose, great
grandchildren Lawson, Emilia, and Andrew, and his dog Harley.
Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where
services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday February 24, 2021 with Pastor Anthony
McSwords officiating. Burial will follow
in the Hartshorn Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Crossed Paws Animal Shelter, 41383 Stonehouse Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
28 May 2021
Pamela Briggs, 54, of Woodsfield, Ohio
passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home.
She was born on May 16, 1967 a
daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Marcenko Briggs.
Pam was a former home health aide and
attended the Grace Christian Church, Woodsfield, Ohio. She liked to tell her
story about her road to recovery from addiction. She enjoyed attending events
at the Monroe Theatre and going out to dinner with her friends. She especially
enjoyed the time she spent with her dog, Chance.
She is survived by several cousins and
many friends including close friends Martha Levan and Becky Timms.
There will be no visitation. Memorial
services will be held at a later date at the Grace Christian Church,
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Arrangements
entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Source: The Westminster [Colorado] Window; Posted
Thursday, December 2, 2021
by Scott
Taylor
staylor @
coloradocommunitymedia. com
Westminster
stalwart Bob Briggs dies
Former
legislator, Adams Commissioner, Westminster councilor was 83
Former state legislator, Adams County
Commissioner and Westminster Mayor Pro Tem Bob Briggs died unexpectedly of a
heart attack Dec. 2 at his daughter's home in Erie.
He was 83, just weeks short of his 84th
birthday, his daughter Christy Meiers said.
“He had eight siblings in his family,”
Meiers said.”He was the first boy, after five sisters. His brother (Al Briggs)
died a week ago and he's been really upset about losing his little brother. And
now, they're both gone.”
He is survived by his wife Shirley,
Meiers and his son Robert “Chip” Briggs, and their families.
Meiers said her parents had moved in
with her in Erie due to medical issues in 2020.
“He fainted this morning, and I told
the EMTs at the time to go ahead and resuscitate him,” she said. “They got him
back for a short time and got him to the hospital. But by the time he got
there, he was alert enough that he told the doctor himself that he did not want
to be resuscitated if he had another attack. And he had another heart attack
shortly after that.”
She said that he brought an office full
of plaques and awards that he had collected throughout the years when he moved
in with her.
“He had 250 plaques from all the
service organizations and we put as many up as we could,” Meiers said. “My
daughter went and took pictures and a video of all the plaques and I have a bin
full of the ones that we didn't have room for.”
He was born in 1937 in Greeley, but his
family moved to Westminster in 1943. A 1955 graduate of Westminster High
School, Briggs earned bachelor's and master's degrees
in horticulture from Colorado State University.
Right kind
of environment
In a 2016 profile in the Westminster
Window, Briggs said his education in horticulture helped shape his views on
politics.
“Well, plants have to have the right
kind of environment to grow,” Briggs said. “People have to have the right kind
of environment to grow and prosper. And so there's a relationship between the two.
If you don't create the right kind of environment, the community doesn't grow.”
Briggs had a long career in local and
state politics, serving as Adams County Commissioner for four years beginning
in 1979, as the local Board Member for the Regional Transportation District for
four years in 1999, and a State Representative for District 29 from Jan.
2003-2005. He served two terms on the Westminster City Council from 2007-2015,
including a stint as the Mayor Pro Tem.
He also served as a charter President
of the old Westminster Chamber of Commerce in 1967. That group merged with the
Adams County Chamber in 1982 and he served as a board member there as well.
He also lent his time to the Colorado
Greenhouse Grower's Association, the Westminster Open Space Board, the
Westminster Rotary, the Jefferson County Historical
Commission and was still serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the
Butterfly Pavilion. He was a longtime proponent of local rail, helping to found
the advocacy group Rocky Mountain Rail.
In the 2016 Westminster Window profile,
Briggs said he wanted to contribute to the community that had helped him so
much.
“I had many, many people over my
lifetime who have made contributions to me, and I
don't think I adequately thanked them, right?” Briggs said. “But I still owe a
debt to them. I'm still trying to pay it forward to thank those who supported
me in my endeavors.”
He was also a 60-plus-year member of
the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Bradburn Blvd. and helped the church
build a columbarium in 2020, a repository for the ashes for church members. His
daughter Meiers said his remains will be cremated and will be interred in that
columbarium.
She said the family is currently
planning a memorial service after the holidays. Services will be handled by
Olinger Mortuary in Wheatridge.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 4
Nov 2021
Larry Eugene Brock, 77, of
Beallsville, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield.
He was born Nov. 5, 1943, in
Beallsville, a son of the late Charley and Mary Kimple Brock.
Throughout the years, Larry had been
employed as a coal miner at the former Y&O Coal Corporation, Beallsville,
and a janitor with the Switzerland of Ohio School system. He was also a former
member of the Beallsville Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his parents, Larry was
preceded in death by a brother, Paul Eddy Brock.
Surviving are a son and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Lora Brock, of Woodsfield; a brother and
sister-in-law, Raymond and Grace Brock, of South Carolina; a sister, Sharon
Smith, of Woodsfield; a granddaughter and her husband, Cameron and Derick
Powell, of Pomeroy.
According to Larry’s wishes, there will
be no services.
To help with expenses in lieu of
flowers and keepsakes, memorial contributions may be made to Harper Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 250, Beallsville, OH 43716.
Condolences may be offered at www. harperfh. net.
Source:
The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online
- 10 Jun 2021
Donald Lee Brown, 79, of Beallsville,
died Monday, May 31, 2021, at home while doing what he loved, taking care of
his home and spending time with his family.
He was born Jan. 19, 1942, in Marshall
County, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Merle Terrell Brown.
Don was a proud US Army Veteran and a
retired employee of the former North American Coal #5 Mine.
Left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife of 54 years, Sharon Westfall Brown, to whom he was married on Nov.
12, 1966; six sons, Don (Laura) Brown, Patrick (Vivian) Brown, Dan (Amanda)
Brown, Doug Brown, Dustin Brown and Jerry (Amy) Brown; 10 grandchildren,
Donnie, Logan, Tristan, Christopher, Ethan, Nathanael, Sharidan, Wesley, Madeline
and Katherine; three great-grandchildren, Colt, Beau and Braxton; two
step-grandchildren, Zachary and Michael; two step-great-grand-children, Parker
and Audrey; a brother, John Brown and a sister, Ruth (John) Andrews; several
nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Don was
preceded in death by three brothers, Kenny, Jim, and Charles Brown.
Visitation and funeral services were
held Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, with full
military honors by American Legion Post 768.
In keeping with Don’s giving spirit,
in lieu of flowers and keepsakes contributions may be made to his family to be
donated to a charity close to Don’s heart.
Offer
condolences at www. harperfh. net.
Source:
The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville,
Ohio; Feb 2021
Richard "Dickie" Brown, II,
57, of Beallsville, Ohio died Friday, February 26, 2021 in Barnesville
Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio. He was born
April 26, 1963 in Barnesville Hospital, a son of Sharon Baker and the late
Richard Brown.
Dickie was a handyman in and around
the community. He was always eager to
help others, whether they needed help with car repairs, running errands, mowing
grass; whatever the need, Dickie could be counted on to help.
In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by a half-brother, Mark Brown. Surviving are his mother,
Sharon of Beallsville; his girlfriend, Shirley Thomas of Beallsville; one son,
Matthew Brown (Ciara Barnes) of Jerusalem; two daughters, Kayla Brown of
Shadyside and Rachelle Brown (Jeremy Blackstone) of Woodsfield; a sister, Kelly
(Randy) Davis of Beallsville; two brothers, Scott Brown and Chris Brown both of
Beallsville; his 4-legged baby, "Runt," eight grandchildren with one
more on the way; several nieces and nephews; also many friends.
In keeping with COVID-19 mandates,
face masks and social distancing are required for visitation at Harper Funeral
Home on Monday, March 1 from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 12
noon with Wayne Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers and keepsakes, to help
with expenses memorial contributions may be made to the family ℅ Kelly
Davis, 54014 New Castle-Beallsville Road, Beallsville, Ohio 43716.
Buchtel,
Barbara M. Buchtel, nee Leach
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
October, 2021
Barbara M. Buchtel, 73, of Cambridge,
Ohio passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Cambridge Embassy Healthcare
Center, Cambridge, Ohio.
She was born at Cambridge, Ohio on
June 27, 1948 a daughter of the late Forest Leach and Ella Mae Starr Flood.
She had worked at the former NCR
Corporation, Cambridge, Ohio for 26 years and was a Christian by faith.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Robin Leach.
Barbara is survived by one son, Scott
(Amy) Buchtel of Cambridge, Ohio; two brothers, Dave (Sue) Leach of Belle
Valley, Ohio, Tom Leach of Senecaville, Ohio; one sister, Bette Hoffert of
Summerfield, Ohio; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. As per
the family wishes, a cremation will take place and an inurnment will be held at
the convenience of the family at the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio.
Burga, Gene Edward Burga
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 16
Dec 2021
Gene Edward Burga, 84, of Salesville died Tuesday Dec. 7,
2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in a farmhouse near Somerton on Oct. 18, 1937,
son of the late Brady A. and Ida Lee (Bunfill) Burga.
Gene was a graduate of Beallsville High School. He enlisted
in the Army Reserve under the Buddy System for two years of service. Gene
worked for Shift Shoe Store and Wonder Bread Bakery in Columbus. He then retired
from Broughton’s Food after forty-four years of service and he served as the
union officer for forty-two years. He was a member of the Million Mile Club.
He was a farmer who raised Limousin cattle and was a member
of the Limousin Cattle Association for forty-five years. He enjoyed his tractor
collection and tractor cruises – he was one of the organizers and officers for
the Leatherwood Tractor Club. Gene loved playing cards with family and friends.
He loved watching sports and was a great fan of the Steelers, the Pirates, West
Virginia and Duke. Most of all, he enjoyed coaching his kids and watching his
grandkids and great-grandkids in sports. He was the proudest Pap of all his
grandkids! He started and coached the first Mity Mite baseball team in Quaker
City and coached Little League baseball. He was a supporter of all Buckeye
Trail Sports.
Gene was a member of the Somerton United Methodist Church,
where he was baptized. He also attended the Salesville United Methodist Church.
He was a member of the Batesville American Legion.
Gene was a man who loved life. He enjoyed making new
friends and over the years he had a lot of dear friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
brother and sister-in-law, J.R. Junior and Molly (Davis) Burga; his
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wilma and Thurman Christman; two
brothers-in-law, Willis Christman and Dwight Christman and a great-grandson,
Chase Alan Burga.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years,
Alice (Christman) Burga, whom he married June 3, 1956, and who was his high
school classmate. Also surviving are six sons, Ronald (Jackie) Burga, of Lore
City, Scott (Donna) Burga, of Salesville, Daniel Burga, of Salesville, Timothy
(Pam) Burga, of Salesville, Thomas (Diane) Burga, of Barnesville and Russell
(Molly) Burga, of Quaker City; a daughter, Crystal (Dannie) Black, of
Salesville; eighteen grandchildren, Amanda (Tim) Wellman, A.J. (Jessy) Burga,
Chad (Kim) Burga, Eric Burga, Julie (Wes) Feldner, Katelyn (Brent) Dougan,
Aaron (Annika) Burga, Casey Burga, Cassie (Fred) Butcher, Cortney (Evan)
Hastings, Alison Burga, Jarrett (Michele) Burga, Marrissa (Kody) Crooks, Lacy
(Brandon) Lowry, Dusty Black, Jed Burga, Jennifer Burga and Joanna Burga;
twenty-seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Connie (Guy) Johns, of Barnesville;
a sister-in-law, Jan Christman, of Maryland; a special friend, Rick Hillyer and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City, where
funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, with Pastor
Jeff Eschbaugh officiating. Friends and family are welcome, but due to COVID-19
please take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and everyone else’s
should you decide to attend.
Burial will be at Salesville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial
contributions may be sent to The Gene and Alice Burga Scholarship Fund, c/o
Citizens National Bank, PO Box 187, Quaker City OH
43773.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www. thorn-blackfuneralhomes.
com.
Burke, Billie J. Burke, nee
Murphy
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 18
Nov 2021
Billie J. Burke, 89, of Woodsfield,
passed away Thursday Nov. 4, 2021.
She was born in Mogadore, a daughter
of the late Arthur Murphy and Anna May Murdock Murphy.
Billie had worked as a truck driver.
She was a member of the VFW Post 5303 Women’s Auxiliary, and the Moose Lodge
#2247.
She was preceded in death by her
husband Vernon L. Burke Sr. Sept. 30, 2020; her children Leroy Burke, Rick
Burke, Peggy Coleman and Holly Burke; five brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her children, Steve
(Nancy) Burke, of Newcomerstown and Randy (Karen) Burke, of Dennison;
daughters-in-law, Glenda Burke, of Dennison, and Lesa Burke, of Perrysville;
siblings, Dan (Wilda) Weyrick, of West Virginia, Mandy Dillion, of Woodsfield
and Margaret Purdy, of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one
great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. Burial
will be in the West Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Burke, Frances J. Burke, nee
Urbanek
Burke, Luther F. Burke
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 3 Oct 2021
Frances (Frannie) J. 79 and Luther (Luke) F.
Burke, 76 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away just hours apart Saturday October 2,
2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Frannie was born July 25, 1942 in Powhatan Point, Ohio a daughter of the
late Tony and Pauline Mlaker Urbanek Jr. and Luke was born in Castlewood,
Virginia July 31, 1945 a son of the late John & Lola Dingus Burke.
Luke and Frannie were married March
28, 1963 and spent 58 years together.
Frannie retired from Switzerland of
Ohio school district as a bus driver and mechanic with 30 years of
service. Frannie and Luke along with
their family ran Burke’s Towing for 20 years in Woodsfield. They were members
of the Goudy Church of Christ. Frannie
was a devoted Christian reading her bible and spreading the love of Jesus. Luke had also worked as a miner at the
Powhatan # 5 mine, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Luke and Frannie were preceded in
death by their son Gerald Burke, daughter Charlotte Burke, Frannie’s brother
Tony Urbanek and sisters Jenny Urbanek, Mary Doty, and Patty Matthews and
Luke’s brother Delmar (Bud) Burke.
They are survived by their
grandchildren Atoshia (Jarod) Mallory of Marrs, Pennsylvania, Ashley (Craig)
Ferrell of Proctor, West Virginia, Zachary Burke of Woodsfield, and Katlynn
(Joshua) Myers of St. Clairsville, Ohio, great grandchildren Madison and Harley
Mallory, Wesley and Ian Ferrell, Jase, Luke, Brooklynn and Bryce Myers.
Frannie’s brother Frankie Urbanek, Luke’s brothers
Johnie (Linda) Burke, JD (Debra) Burke, Denzel (Teresa) Burke, sister Brenda
(Graydon) Lallathin, sister-in-law Vivian Burke, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Friends received from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday October 5 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home
Woodsfield. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday October 6, 2021 at
the Woodsfield Church of Christ 860 Lewisville Road Woodsfield, Ohio with Brent
Roth officiating. Burial will follow in
the Cameron Cemetery Cameron, Ohio.
Burkhart, Elizabeth Marie Burkhart
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
ca 15 Sep 2021
Elizabeth Marie “Beth” Burkhart, 58,
of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Arbors of
Woodsfield, Ohio.
She was born at Barnesville, Ohio on
April 21, 1963 a daughter of the late Kenneth L. Burkhart and Sue Ann Smith
Burkhart.
Beth has resided at the Arbors of
Woodsfield, Ohio for the past 34 years and was the oldest living resident of
that facility. She also attended the M.A.C.O. Workshop, Woodsfield, Ohio for 26
years.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and James Burkhart.
Surviving are one sister, Deborah Ann
Burkhart of Melbourne, Florida; an aunt, Mary Logston of Jerusalem, Ohio and an
uncle, Charles Burkhart of Woodsfield, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield,
Ohio from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Graveside services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery,
Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Timothy Davison officiating.
Burkhart, Everett R. Burkhart
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 22
Jul 2021
Everett R. Burkhart, 69, of
Woodsfield, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Adrianne
Osbourn Burkhart, of Woodsfield, son Ryan (Yvette) Burkhart, of San Antonio,
Texas, daughter Whitney (Zachary) Bedwell, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania,
sisters Norma (Ronald) Rucker, of Beallsville, Nancy (Dennis) Miller, of
Miltonsburg and Tammy Rush, of Miltonsburg, 2 granddaughters Elizabeth and Eve,
and another granddaughter of the way.
Friends will be received from 8:30
a.m. till time of Memorial Service at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St.
Paul’s United Church of Christ 303 S. Main St. Woodsfield, OH with Rev. Susan
Lehosky officiating.
Arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield.
Caldwell, Dale Edison
Caldwell
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 4
Mar 2021
Dale Edison Caldwell, 90, of Clover
Ridge, Powhatan Point, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Reynolds Memorial
Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia.
He was born at Clover Ridge on Dec.
13, 1930, a son of the late Hobart Caldwell and Lottie Kocher Caldwell.
Dale was a retired 35-year employee of
Ormet Corporation and a farmer. He was a member of Beallsville Church of Christ
and also attended East Sunsbury Baptist Church. He was a member of Sunsbury
Lodge #362 F&AM in Beallsville, and an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan, a great
fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and a supporter of all Beallsville Blue Devils’
sports. He was captain of the first Beallsville High School Football Team. He
enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play their sports as
well. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden and especially enjoyed raising
potatoes. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Lester and Amos Caldwell,
preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Joan
Hamilton Caldwell; a son, Randy Dale (Lori) Caldwell, of Powhatan Point; a
daughter, Marla Renee (Ron) Akridge, of Leadville, Colorado, grandchildren;
Luke (Stephanie) Caldwell, Rhea (Vince) Pittman, Bethany (Jason Bisch), of
Caldwell; and great-grandchildren, Gracee and Kalisha Caldwell, Emmalynn and
Ian Pittman.
Friends were received Saturday Feb.
27, 2021, and Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, until time of service at Toothman Funeral
Home in Jacobsburg with Randy Caldwell and Jeff Horner officiating. A private
committal service will be held in Powhatan Cemetery at the convenience of the
family.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Beallsville Rally for Life, c/o Kathy Rees, 41515 North Park Dr.,
Beallsville, OH 43716.
Due to COVID-19 a mask and social
distancing policy was enforced at the funeral home.
Camden, Kelly Jo Camden, nee
Thompson
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 29
Apr 2021
Jo (Thompson) Camden, of Marietta, passed away
at the age of 53 on Friday, April 9.
Kelly was born on May 31, 1967, in
Marietta, to James E. and Claribel (Day) Thompson. She was raised in Stafford,
and graduated from Skyvue High School in 1985. She received an Accounting
degree from Marietta College in 1989, and worked as an accountant for Marathon
Oil in Findlay, and Solvay America in Marietta.
On June 5, 1993, she married Thomas
Earl Camden and together they raised one daughter, Stephanie Claire Camden.
Kelly was preceded in death by her
father, James, and her sister, Jennifer Thompson. She is survived by her
husband Thomas, daughter Stephanie, her mother, Claribel (Day) Thompson, and
several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Per Kelly’s wishes, there will be no
memorial services held at this time. Kelly loved animals, so in lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
(website: hsov.org).
McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home
is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www. Lankfordfh. com.
Cantrell,
Douglas Arthur Cantrell
Source: sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com; Dec 2021
Douglas Arthur Cantrell, age 79, passed away
on December 27, 2021. Douglas was born on August 31, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to
the late Leo and Josephine Cantrell.
Douglas was a proud Navy Veteran. He
was an avid hunter, and he was at peace when camping. He was a Browns season
ticket holder for many years. Most of all, Douglas loved spending time with his
family and friends.
Douglas was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him.
Douglas is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Brenda Cantrell; son,
Ronald (Lauren) Cantrell; grandchildren, Sophia (Joseph Rico) Cantrell and
Angie (Troy) Otto; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Jaxson, Riley, Duane IV,
Jordan, and Darren: siblings, James Cantrell, Sandra (Jerry) Schmidt, Yvonne
(Scott) Little; sister-in-law, Bonnie Cantrell; and many other extended family
and friends.
Douglas is preceded in death by his
brother, Wayne Cantrell; sister-in-law, Barbara Cantrell.
Douglas touched many lives throughout
his life. He will be missed by many.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday,
January 4, 2022, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road,
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. A funeral service will be held January 5. 2022 at the Westwood Abbey Mausoleum at 10:00 AM.
Carpenter, Yvonne L.
Carpenter, nee Wilson
Source: Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; 15
Apr 2021
Yvonne L. Carpenter, 83, of New Bern,
North Carolina (formerly of Summerfield, Ohio) passed away Friday, April 9,
2021 at the Pruitt Health Neuse, New Bern, North Carolina.
She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on
December 22, 1937 a daughter of the late Glenn and Virginia Brown Wilson.
She was a homemaker and a former owner
of the Carpenter’s Mercantile, Summerfield, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Norman B. Carpenter on March 23, 2013, two
brothers, Delou Wilson and Ray Wilson, and a sister, Audry Royce.
Surviving are a son, Ricky (Deborah)
Carpenter of New Bern, North Carolina; a daughter, Cheryl (Pete) Tappa of
Montello, Wisconsin; five brothers, Wayne Wilson, James Wilson, Gerald Wilson,
Timothy Wilson, Teddy Wilson; one sister, Pamela Keith; five grandsons, Michael
(Serena) Carpenter of Port Angeles, Washington, Eric (Mahea) Carpenter of
Snohomish, Washington, Nicholas (Nicola) Carpenter of McKinney, Texas, Shawn
(Nastassia) Tappa of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tim (Maddy) Tappa of Racine,
Wisconsin; three great-grandchildren, Evelyn Carpenter, Ashton Tappa and Thea
Tappa.
Friends will be received at Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11:00 a.m. until
time of services at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 with Jimmie Moore
officiating.
Burial will follow in the Calais
Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.
Carroll,
Linda Jo Carroll, nee Irwin
Source: The Mullenbach Funeral Home, Follansbee, West
Virginia; 14 Aug 2021
Linda Jo (Irwin) Carroll, 55 of
Follansbee WV died peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at UPMC
Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA with her family by her side.
She was born on June 8, 1966, in
Weirton, WV a daughter of James Irwin and Judith (DiPaolo) Gala and her
stepfather, Joseph Gala all of Follansbee, WV.
Linda graduated from Brooke High School
Class of 1984. She worked for N.C. Sports doing graphic design. She was a
member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Follansbee, WV. The Hooverson Heights
Volunteer Fire Department was a big part of her life as she ran the yearly fire
school with her husband Rob the fire chief of the department.
In addition to her mother and father,
Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years Robert V. Carroll at home;
two children, Maddison and Aspen Carroll both of Follansbee, WV; two sisters,
Carol Mullins of Follansbee, WV, Cathy Irwin of Moon Township, PA; also several
cousins, extended family and many friends.
Visitation for Linda will be held on
Sunday, August 15th from 2-5 P.M. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main St.
Follansbee, WV.
A private funeral liturgy of the Word
will be held on Monday, August 16th at the funeral home with the Rev. Father
Arul Anthony officiating.
Private interment will follow in Oak
Grove Cemetery in Follansbee, WV.
In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the Linda Carroll Scholarship Fund at 29 Bruin
Drive Wellsburg, WV 26070. Please make checks payable to the Brooke High School
Scholarship Fund in the memo put Linda Carroll Scholarship.
Condolences may be sent to www. mullenbachfh. com
Carslund, Barbara J.
Carslund, nee Bosley
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 16
Sep 2021
Barbara J. Bosley Carslund, of
Woodsfield, was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
passed away at the age of 62, on September 5, 2021. She was born on June 25,
1959, in Barnesville, to the late Walter and Jean Hartline Bolsey. [sic]
She served honorably in the Air Force
for 18 years before retiring, achieving rank of Master Sargent. She was the
Office Manager for the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and a beloved member
of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.
Barb was a dedicated mother first and
foremost. She adored her three sons and embraced every moment with them. She
especially loved her role as Grandma Barbara. It was also the simplest
pleasures in life that brought great joy to Barb. Whether it was cooking her
famous pot roast, whipping up a Christmas feast, or realizing she had a knack
for making delicious wedding cakes, her hands were rarely still. She was a
small town girl at heart, but her love for traveling took her all around the
world. From destinations such as Denmark, Greenland, to France, the stories she
told about her adventures will forever be cherished. Barb will always be
remembered by her family and friends for her elegant style, the way she was
always perfectly put together and of course, her award winning performances she
gave growing up as a Spider Sister.
In addition to her parents, Walter and
Jean Bosley, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Bosley.
She is survived by her sons; Sean
(Stacy) Fitzgerald, of Panama City, Florida, Jonathan Fitzgerald (fiancé Emma),
of Melbourne, Australia and Bryan Fitzgerald, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
siblings; Pam Eichhorn (George), of Frankfort, Kentucky, Trish Bosley-Guinther
(Byron), of Glouster, Brent Bosley, of Woodsfield and Jennifer Childress (Tim),
of Lewisville, three grandchildren; Cali, Connor and Ellie, and her beloved
dog, Winston.
Friends were received Friday,
September 10, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, where funeral
services were held Saturday, September 11, 2021, with Sam Bartrug officiating.
Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield.
Christman,
Barbara Ann Christman, nee St. Clair
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 18
Mar 2021
Barbara Ann St. Clair Christman, entered into eternal life on March 10, 2021 at
the age of 90. She was born February 8, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, the first
child of Ward K. of Glasgow, Montana, and Marion H. (Ralston) St. Clair, of
Lonaconing, Maryland.
She lived in East Williston, Long
Island, graduating from Roslyn High School, in 1949, and Montana State College,
in 1953, where she was a member of Sigma Beta of Chi Omega. She took her
American Dietetic Internship at Indiana University, graduating in 1954,
Barbara, then worked three years at Ohio University
where she met her husband, Ronald E. Christman Jr., of Woodsfield. They were
married on August 24, 1957, in the Presbyterian Church in Athens, with the
reception in the Rose Garden of Ohio University. While her husband was in
medical school, she worked at the Ohio State University’s women’s dorm for two
years. After Ronald’s internship in Akron they moved to Lewisville, and then to
Bath, in 1968, where Ronald did his residency in cardiology. To this union were
born six children; Kent, Jane, Erich, Sarah and twins Reba and Rita.
After her husband’s death in 1976,
Barbara worked for the Revere Schools Food Service from 1975 to 1987. She also
worked at Cheley Colorado Camps for two summers before moving to Bozeman,
Montana, in 1987. In Bozeman, she was employed in food service at Bozeman
Deaconess Hospital.
Barbara enjoyed traveling with
Elderhostel/ Roads Scholar throughout the USA and the world. In 2005, she was
awarded the Montana Woman of the Year by the Montana Woman Foundation. She was
active in Girl Scouts, Church Women United, her Church, Red
Hats and participated in several mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico, (with
Esperanza) and Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Her hobbies included;
cooking/baking, genealogy, reading and cross-stitch.
Barbara was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, and her brother-in-law, Fred Traeger.
She is survived by her sister,
Virginia Traeger of Bozeman; children, Kent (Angie), of Akron, Jane (Jim)
Kalonick, of St. Clairsville, Rev. Erich (Lynne), of Archbold, Sarah Gavert, of
Jordan, Minnesota, Reba (Tom) Reichert, of Mentor and Rita (Ray) Wood, of West
Salem; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa and Anne Christman, Sarah Kalonick,
Ryan and Amy Christman, Cody, Austin and Jacob Gavert, Jason (Carrie) Reichert,
of Clayton, North Carolina, and Barbara Jean Reichert, of Stow; and five
great-grandchildren; Caitlin and Michelle Clemens, Lily Kalonick, Abroxas
Gavert Roberts and Lyla Mae Reichert.
A celebration of life service will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at Grand Avenue Christian Church in
Bozeman. Barbara’s family will welcome friends to visit between 9 and 11 a.m.,
with the service to begin at 11 a.m., and a reception to follow in the church
fellowship room.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Sigma Beta of Chi Omega (MSU Class of 1953), Heart of the Valley Animal
Shelter, or to an organization of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of
Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 24
Jun 2021
John L. Christman, 74 of Woodsfield,
passed away Friday June 18, 2021, in Woodsfield. He was born in Woodsfield July
23, 1946, a son of the late Dr. Nova A. Christman and Dollie Pfalzgraf
Christman.
John was a graduate of The Ohio State
University with a degree in business.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one infant brother Bruce Thomas Christman.
He is survived by two sisters;
Katherine Haselberger, of Woodsfield, and Charlotte McCoy, of Strongsville.
A graveside service was held Monday
June 21, 2021, at Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Clagett,
Sherry A. Clagett, nee Banks
Source: The Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory,
Winfield, Maryland; 9 Dec 2021
Sherry A. Clagett (nee Banks) of New
Windsor, MD, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 73 at Golden Crest
Assisted Living in Hampstead, MD.
She was born June 30, 1948, in
Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James and Thelma Banks. Sherry was the
wife of the late Manley "Jim" Clagett of fifty years.
Sherry was a lifelong educator. She
spent her life dedicated to the growth of youth and encouraged each young
person to explore their every potential. Sherry was a permeant substitute and
special education instructional assistant at South Carroll High School for
thirty-four years. She taught private instrumental music in her home for over
twenty-five years and helped numerous young musicians earn All County and All
State Band honors. Sherry also taught crocheting and patterns in the evening
through the adult education program. She was a passed PTO volunteer and PTO
President at Winfield Elementary School. Sherry spent years as a 4-H leader and
volunteer at the local, county and state levels. Sherry founded the Black
Panther Winfield 4-H club and the Natural Resource Depart at the Carroll County
4-H and FFA Fair. She became an FFA Advisory and Lifelong Honorary Member for
the South Carroll FFA Chapter. She was able to coach and lead numerous teams to
state and national competitions. Sherry frequently volunteered as a chaperon
for national 4-H, FFA, and Maryland Junior Hereford shows and competitions
around the country. Sherry believed that every "kid" just needed the
opportunity and support to grow and learn.
Surviving are her daughters Kelly
Clagett-Garvick of Westminster and Tracy Clagett-Brosenne of New Windsor. Son-in-laws Michael Garvick and David Brosenne. Grandchildren Kody Garvick, Emily Gamber, James Garvick, Kathleen
Brosenne, and Nichole Brosenne. Sherry also claimed Mike Dragonuk, Dana
Coleman, Meg Brosenne, Robert Condon, and Amy Brueckman as the "children
or her heart." Along with many well-loved nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive family and
friends on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Burrier-Queen
Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784
(Beside South Carroll High School); Where the Funeral service will be held on
Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 9:30 AM with Pastor Bob Tousey officiating.
Interment will follow at Lake View
Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions can be made to:
Carroll County 4-H Fair Board – P.O. Box 97 Westminster, MD 21158, In Memory of
Jim and Sherry Clagett.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 10
Jun 2021
Alvin Virgil Claus, 93, passed away on
Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home near Moreland where he had made his home
since 1957.
Alvin was born Jan. 24, 1928, in
Lewisville, to the late Gilbert and Esther (Christman) Claus, and was a 1948
graduate of Lewisville High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War from 1952 to 1954 and came home and married the former Clara J.
Bright on Dec. 10, 1955. Clara preceded him in death on June 15, 2020. Alvin
retired from the Wooster Brush in 1990 and was a member of the Moreland United
Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, working in the garden and tending to
his fruit trees. Alvin always had a smile and he will be missed.
Surviving are his children and their
spouses, Debbie and Doug Snell and Dennis and Sandy Claus, of Wooster;
grandchildren, Walker and his wife Tyler Claus, Jarrod and his wife Meghan
Snell and Jessica Snell; great-grand children, Hunter, Aiden, Ellie and Milah
Snell and soon to arrive Brynlee and Layten Claus; a sister, Vivian Paulas, of
Woodsfield and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Clara, grandchildren, Nick Claus and Cassandra and Christina Snell and a
sister, Virginia Wilhelm.
Services were held Monday, June 7,
2021 at Moreland United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Smith officiating.
Burial followed at Moreland Cemetery.
Tributes may be shared at www. Murray-Funeral-Home. com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moreland
United Methodist Church, 138 E. Moreland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 3
Jun 2021
Bruce A. Climer, 75, of Jerusalem,
passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1945, in
Chillicothe, a son of the late Robert A. and Julia A. Holcomb Climer.
Bruce was a 1963 graduate of
Washington High School, Washington Court House. He was a United States Navy
veteran serving during the Vietnam Era (1965-1969) stationed at the NATO base
in Naples, Italy and served aboard the heavy cruiser USS Newport News CA148 as
a CYN3 encryption specialist with the highest of security clearance.
In his younger days he enjoyed playing
baseball, softball and basketball. In his later years he enjoyed playing golf.
He was a previous youth baseball coach at West Jefferson and Woodsfield, a
youth basketball coach at St. Sylvester School, Woodsfield, and freshman
basketball coach at Woodsfield High School. He was also an avid Ohio State
football fan.
He retired from the Citizens National
Bank of Woodsfield as vice-president after 25 years and was a previous board
member.
He loved to tell a good joke and make
people laugh, especially his granddaughters.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years,
Kathy D. (Brown) Climer; his first wife, Janet Payton Climer and their two
children, Kristin (Robert) Greene and Collin (Amy) Climer, all of Cincinnati;
three granddaughters, Logan Greene, Madeline Climer and Grace Ann Climer, all
of Cincinnati; sisters, Martha Coverston, of Tallahassee, Florida, and Cathy
King, of Washington Court House; two nieces and two nephews.
A celebration of life service will be
held at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield at a
time to be announced soon.
Graveside
services with military honors will be held at the Bush Cemetery near Malaga at
a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Strecker Cancer Center, 800 Farson St., Belpre, OH 45714.
Cline, David M. Cline
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 18
Mar 2021
David M. Cline, 65, of Summerfield,
passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home. He was born in his home.
He was born in his grandmother’s house
in Mechanicsburg on June 2, 1955, to the late Kenny Cline and Wilma Jean Brown
Cline.
Before he met his wife, David proudly
served in the United States Navy, and during his life he frequently reflected
on his travels during his service. He retired from Detroit Diesel after 31
years of service. In 1978, he married his wife, Vivian Crock Cline, and later
the same year they had a daughter, Amy.
David was dedicated to his family and
spent his life working to ensure the best possible life for them. In his free
time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on home improvements and spending
time with his family. He was a Methodist by faith.
In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Donnie Cline.
Surviving are his wife, Vivian Cline,
of Summerfield; one daughter, Amy Cline, of Baltimore, Maryland; one
granddaughter, Hayleigh Cline, of Zanesville; his mother, Wilma Jean Cline, of
Antioch; one brother, Charles (Janet) Cline, of Antioch; two sisters, Bobbie
(Harry) Jackson, of Woodsfield, and Patty McCarthy, of Woodsfield.
Keeping with David’s wishes there will
be a private funeral service with Pastor Jim Porter officiating and burial will
follow in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Arrangements provided by Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 9
Sep 2021
Grace Cline, 93, resident of Rockwall,
Texas, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home.
The daughter of James and Cora Haney, Grace
was born May 18, 1928, in Monroe County. She graduated from Graysville High
School in 1946. She married Ray E. Cline on Nov. 7, 1949, who preceded her in
death.
Grace is survived by her three sons,
Larry Cline, of Rockwall, Texas, Gary (Sue) Cline, of Benson, Illinois, and
Mark (Tracy) Cline, of Rockwall, Texas; six grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren; brother, Leland Haney, of Ravenna; and sister Anna Piatt,
of Marietta.
Friends and family are invited to a
Memorial Gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at the Graysville
Fire Department.
Cline, Jean L. Cline, nee
Conley
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
15 Jan 2021
January
19, 1942 - January 9, 2021 (age 78)
Jean L. Cline, 78, of Newark,
Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at
the Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, Ohio.
She was born at Bishop, West
Virginia on January 19, 1942 a daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Rose Conley.
She was a former nurse’s aide at the Nursing
& Rehab Center, Woodsfield, Ohio and was a former bar maid at the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Woodsfield, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are one daughter,
Samantha (Mike) Shaner of Newark, Ohio; two sons, Darryl Shipp of Newark, Ohio,
Edward Shipp of Woodsfield, Ohio; one sister, Shirley Lilly of Maryland; one
brother, Jim Conley of Maryland; five grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
Friends will be received at the
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield,
Ohio from 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. Saturday January 16, 2021 with services at
7:00p.m.
Inurnment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon (online); 23
Sep 2021
Myron C. Cline was born Nov. 8, 1934,
in Monroe County, to George and Vivian Cline.
He died on Sept. 17, 2021, at
Blanchard Valley Hospital due to complications of congestive heart failure.
He married Mary Yolanda Geldmacher on
July 7, 1956, and she survives. Also surviving are son, Gregory (Karen) Cline,
of Findlay; daughter, Julia (Arjen) Zeeuw, of Burr Hill, Virginia;
granddaughters, Diane (Michael) Hastings, of Salem, Massachusetts; Emily Cline
(Anna Hetzel), of Columbus; Melanie Justis (Jarid Lewis), of Colonial Beach,
Virginia; great-granddaughter, Anora Hastings of Salem, Massachusetts; and
brother-in-law, Glenn Geldmacher, of Clyde.
His grandson, David Justis, of
Virginia, preceded him in death.
He had a good run.
Myron was a celebrated coach,
counselor, and educator. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from
The Ohio State University and worked within the Ohio secondary education
system. Throughout his career, he worked in Chandlersville, Frazeysburg, Ada,
and settled at Lakota High School (Kansas, Ohio) for the majority of his
career.
Myron found his passion in sports as a
youth listening to the Cincinnati “Redlegs” and The Ohio State Buckeyes on the
family radio. This passion for sports blossomed throughout
his life, first as an avid fan, then as an athlete, and later as a celebrated
and well-loved coach of basketball, track, and cross country.
As a coach, he led winning teams to
multiple state championship titles. Myron was inducted into the Ohio Track and
Field Coaches Hall of Fame and was recognized in Sports Illustrated for his
success. He promoted the development of cross country in the school systems,
championed the first female cross country team at Lakota High School, founded
the Lakota cross country invitational (now named the Myron Cline Invitational),
and mentored and collaborated with numerous coaches in other school systems.
In retirement, Myron continued to
mentor and support local athletic programs including the Liberty Benton Track
and Field program and the University of Findlay Oilers Men’s Basketball Team.
He was a passionate coach, helping people climb “agony hill,” whether it was in
a race or in their life. He showed up, motivated, and believed in you
wholeheartedly. He had a gift for bringing out the best in every person he
encountered.
Myron was an avid birder, hiker,
naturalist, political activist, writer and an exceptional storyteller. His family
holds treasured memories of his calming cadence as he wove them directly into
the story, bringing them on a fantastical adventure. He told stories on family
camping trips, at bedtime, and on long road trips driving through the hills on
the way to a beloved national park.
His family thanks the many staff at
Blanchard Valley Hospital who compassionately and professionally cared for him.
And a special thanks to Dr. Mark Fox who cared for Myron as a loving friend,
advocate, and professional physician.
Memorials may be made to the Lakota
Cross Country Memorial Scholarship Fund with a check payable to Lakota Athletic
Boosters, with “Cross Country Scholarship” in the memo line. Mail to Lakota
Cross Country Memorial Scholarship, Attn: Terry Tahy, 2057 Co. Rd. 41, Fremont,
OH 43430. Services will be private. A celebration of Myron’s life will be held
at a later date. To receive information about the celebration of life, please
email CoachClineCelebration@gmail. com or call
540-632-1344. To share memories about Myron online, please visit Myron’s
tribute wall at www. kirkpatrickbehnke. com.
His memory lives on in each of us as
we take the baton from him and run our best race.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 15
Jul 2021
Teresa Cline, was a
caring, kind, wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will be cherished
forever by family and friends. Teresa passed away on July 10, 2021, at The Inn At Ashland Woods, in Ashland, she was 60 years old. Teresa
was born on April 10, 1961, to Francis Mearl Cline and Bertha M. (Hensel)
Cline. Teresa graduated from River High School in 1979. Teresa was a member of
the Harmony Hill Baptist Church of Brownsville.
When she was young Teresa worked at
Wright’s Restaurant with her mother Bertha. Bertha was the cook and Teresa
washed the dishes. Teresa also worked at the People’s Bank of New Matamoras for
many years. In Teresa’s free time she enjoyed painting.
Teresa had an amazing ability to look
at the world around her and capture its beauty in the form of paintings. Some
of her most memorable paintings are those of covered bridges from the southern
Ohio area. Teresa displayed these paintings proudly in her home, lord only
knows the crazy and probably dangerous situations she put herself in to hang
her beautiful paintings above the staircase.
Teresa loved Mountain Dew. She would
often drink it out of the smallest glass she could find. Teresa claimed she
would not drink as much that way! According to Teresa’s logic it was okay to
drink Mountain Dew because she would burn calories walking to the pop machine
to get one. Teresa would often walk around the town of New Matamoras, checking
on her family and neighbors. Teresa dedicated her life to helping and caring
for those around her. If a neighbor needed their mail from the post office or
their lawn mowed Teresa would volunteer for the job and expect nothing in
return.
Teresa was well known for her cooking
and baking skills. Down home comfort food was Teresa’s specialty. If you were
lucky enough to try Teresa’s chicken and noodles or peanut butter pie consider yourself lucky, there isn’t any better!
Teresa took pride in and loved her
family deeply.
She is survived by sisters-in-law Debbie
Dye, of Sardis and Kay Cline, of Mansfield. Nieces and nephews: Stacy (Kim)
Dye, of Hannibal, Chris (Deanna) Simon, of Sardis, Amanda (Justin) Plemens, of
Mansfield, Melissa (Trent Miller) Cline, of Galion, Francis (Virginia) Piatt,
of Ashland, Richard (Denise) Piatt, of Savannah, as well as several great
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Francis Mearl Cline and Bertha M. (Hensel) Cline; two sisters, Nancy
L. Dye and Linda S. McBride and two brothers, Loren E. Cline and Thomas Dye, Jr.
and niece Marlene Batdorf.
Teresa will be missed greatly by her
family and friends. If you knew Teresa, then you know what a loss she is to the
world. Teresa was the definition of kindness and integrity.
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras Chapel,
700 Main St., New Matamoras with Pastor Todd Lockyer
officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery. Visitation will be held from
4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the funeral home and again on Thursday
from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made at www. hadleyfh. com.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 24
Jun 2021
Virgil Glenn ”Slug”
Coe, Jr., 79, of Beallsville (Ozark Community) died June 14, at his home. He
was born October 8, 1941, near Buchanan, West Virginia, a son of the late
Virgil, Sr. and Bernice Lanius Coe. Virgil was a retired employee of North
American #4 Mine.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Casto Coe; two daughters, Cathy
Jean Coe and Kellie Lynn Coe; a grandson, Randal Pittman; also a son-in-law,
Scott Pittman.
Surviving are a daughter Karen Pittman
(Mike Britton), of Beallsville; five siblings, Diane Stackpole (Gary), of
Texas, Judy (Rick) Shanholtz, Linda (Mike) Oliver, Peggy (Craig) Finley, and
Steve Coe, all of West Virginia; special friends, Gary and Vickie Burkhart;
several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In keeping with Virgil’s wishes no
services were held. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later
date. Offer condolences at www. harperfh. net.
Cohen, Murray Cohen
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 16
Dec 2021
Murray Cohen, 92, of Delphos and Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
Murray is survived by his wife, Barbara Safran Cohen;
daughters, Roberta (Alan) Cohen and Jennifer (Ami) Shneiderman and stepson
Jared (Lauren) Safran and his sister, Irma Schechter. He was an adored
grandfather to Claire Cohen, Andrew Cohen, Jacob Shneiderman, Maya Mahoney and
Alexander Safran. Murray was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, uncle,
grandfather and a friend to many people.
He was born on Aug. 30, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York to
Ethel (Nassofer) and Nathan Cohen. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in
New York, Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and received his
Master’s in Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He was
married to Barbara Safran Cohen for 29 years. He was passionate about the
community newspaper business and purchased his first newspaper, the Delphos
Herald, Inc., in 1962. Over the years that followed, he bought weekly community
newspapers throughout the upper Midwest including The Monroe County Beacon. He
was active in the Inland Press Association (now America’s Newspapers) for many
years.
Murray had a great sense of adventure and fun. He loved
ballroom dancing, playing tennis, travel and much more. Murray was an excellent
chess player and enjoyed playing Scrabble and all kinds of word games. He
enjoyed going to the movies (one time he took his daughters to three movies in
one day) and read everything widely – from politics to history to comedy. He
loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He contributed to many non-profit organizations and created a foundation
named in honor of his parents that he and his daughters used to donate to a
wide range of organizations supporting the arts, Jewish institutions, mental
health/recovery and other charitable causes.
It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the
memory of Murray Cohen may do so by making a contribution to:
Doctors Without Borders-USA, P.O. Box 5030 Hagerstown, Maryland
21741-5030, 888-392-0392 https: //donate. doctorswithoutborders.
org.
Collins, Leonard Dale Collins
Source: The Moore Family Funeral Homes, Norton, Ohio:
Dec 2020 or Jan 2021
Dale* Collins, 50, went home to be with
the Lord on December 29, 2021. He was born December 4, 1971 in Washington Court
House. Dale was an active member of Grace Church-Norton and loved to serve
whenever and wherever he could. Dale was always up for an adventure and loved
to be outdoors hunting and fishing with his children. He had the best laugh
which allowed him to never meet a stranger. You could always find Dale on the
soccer field with video camera in hand watching his children play the sport
they loved. Dale loved his family fiercely with an unconditional love. His
children always called him their hero and they strive to have the faith that he
had. Dale showed the love of Jesus to his family, friends, soccer family,
co-workers and customers every day. He will be greatly missed.
Dale was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Ben and Mae Collins; aunt, Esther Collins; grandpa, Bernard
Wittenmyer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Melanie; children, Trevor,
Trent, Tray, Anna, Troy; bonus daughter, Madison Tatka; parents, Leonard and
Charlene Collins; father and mother-in-law, Teddy and Linda Squires; brother,
Kevin (Kari) Collins; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Lee) Tomes; nephews; Tyler
(Ashley) Tomes, Caleb Tomes; nieces, Kari Beth, Kassie Rae, Kaleigh Collins;
and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
We would like to give a special thanks
to Pastor Dan and Jennifer Gregory for their love and support of our family
through this difficult time.
Friends may call at Grace Church -
Norton, 3970 Cleve.-Mass. Road, Norton on Monday, January 3, 2021 from 3:00 pm
to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at
5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make
deposits to New Horizon in Norton, in care of Dale Collins. This will help for
expenses now and in the future.
*Submitter's Note:
Although he went by "Dale" his official name was Leonard Dale
Collins:
Ohio, U.S.,
Birth Index, 1908-2003
Name Leonard
Dale Collins
Colvin, Mary Ellen Colvin,
nee Dalrymple
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; Sep 2021
Mary Ellen Colvin, 71 of the Antioch
Community passed away at the Wetzel County Hospital on September 13, 2021. Mary
was born on January 29, 1950 a daughter of the late Clarence R. (RIP) and Inez
Dalrymple.
She was a 1968 graduate of Woodsfield
High School and a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
Mary held many various jobs throughout
her lifetime which touched countless lives including working at Riesbeck’s
deli, attending to clients at the Economy Store, Pat’s Gift Shoppe, Creative
Expressions, a cashier at Dollar General, an aide at MACO and watching and
caring for many children in her home throughout the years.
In addition to her jobs Mary enjoyed
the simple pleasures of life. She was a skilled seamstress, an avid reader,
enjoyed a good movie, true crime mysteries, solving the Wheel of Fortune
puzzles before anyone else in the room and she liked good music.
Mary was well-known for her sweet tea
and of course for her beloved side kick precious love
“Buddy” the human dog. Mary was a friend to all who knew her and made everyone
feel special and important. She took the time to listen to people. She had a
contagious smile which always made people feel welcome into her home, on her
front porch and in her heart. Mary radiated positivity and love wherever she
went. You always felt better after having a conversation with Mary. Mary was
fun, ornery, silly and just a pleasure to be around. She will truly be missed.
While it broke Mary’s heart to lose
her oldest daughter, Tracy, she continued to be a guiding light in Tracy’s
children’s lives all the while supporting Teena’s children in their battle with
Type I diabetes. All of Mary’s grandchildren brought continuous joy to her life
and a smile to her face at the mention of their names. If one phase could
describe Mary it would be “dedicated” and “devoted” to her family and friends.
In addition to her parents RIP and
Inez Dalrymple, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tracy Colvin Knight,
sisters Carole Reon and Nancy Geldmacher.
Mary is survived by her loving husband
Rick of 53 years, her daughter Teena and Teena’s husband Jeff (the son she
always wanted and adored) Cummings of Olive Branch, MS, six grandchildren
Kelsie (Brandon) Knight, Jeffrey Cummings, Asia Knight, Cannon Knight, Kacee
Cummings and Tatum Knight, siblings Dick and Larry Dalrymple of Oak Land Park,
FL, Ray (Denise) Dalrymple of Woodsfield, Oh, David (Diane) Dalrymple of
Woodsfield, OH, sisters-in-law Phyllis Colvin of Marysville, OH, Karen McVay of
Belpre, OH, several nieces, nephews and her beloved canine Buddy and two very
special “like” daughters to her Amy Brown and Theresa Piatt.
Family and friends will be received
from 11 a.m. Thursday September 16, 2021 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home
Woodsfield, Ohio until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with Sam Bartrug
officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Church of Christ Cemetery.
To honor Mary’s beautiful and giving
heart in lieu of flowers please consider donating to JDRF and/or Antioch
Community VFD in memory of Mary Colvin.
Conley, Katherine V. Conley,
nee Stewart
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 10
Jun 2021
Katherine “Kate” V. Conley, age 84, of
Sardis, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown, West Virginia.
She was born May 8, 1937, in Sardis,
daughter of the late William and Mary Miller Stewart.
She was a Christian by faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded
in death by her husband, Jesse Brady Conley; two brothers, Kenneth and Charles
“Tom” Stewart; and a sister, Cora M. Weyman.
Survivors include her son, Carl
Conley, and daughter, Pam Conley, both of Sardis; one granddaughter, Jenny
Lawrence; and a great-grandson, Elijah Brady Lawrence; several nieces and
nephews; and including niece, Patty Schoonover.
Graveside services will be held 10
a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Locust Grove Cemetery, Sardis, with Evangelist
David Lively.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Sardis EMS or VFD, P.O. Box 7, Sardis, OH 43946.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell
Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St., Sardis.
Sympathy expressions may be left at
grisellfuneralhomes. com.
Cooper, Ayla Dawn Cooper, nee
Isaly
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 30
Sep 2021
Ayla Dawn Cooper, age 30, of Powhatan
Point, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at her home from complications of
Crohn’s Disease.
She was born Aug. 23, 1991, in Glen
Dale, West Virginia, the daughter of Devin and Lisa Nolan Isaly.
She was a LPN for home health and a
member of St. John’s United Church of Christ Powhatan Point.
She was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Don and Janette Isaly, Louise Starkey and Earl Nolan.
Survivors include her parents, of
Barnesville; her husband of 6 years, Gavin Cooper; a son, Rowan Cooper of the
home; brother, Cody (Sabrina) Isaly, of Beallsville; a nephew, Branson Isaly; a
niece, Gabriella Isaly; in-laws, Mark and Lori Cooper, of Powhatan Point;
brother-in-law, Josh Cooper, of Powhatan Point; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Family received friends on Tuesday,
Sept. 28, 2021, at the Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington,
where services were held on Wednesday Sept.29, 2021 with Rev. Carla Wobschall
officiating.
Interment will follow in St. John
Church Cemetery, Powhatan Point.
Sympathy expression may be left at
grisellfuneralhomes. com.
Cruise, Robert C. Cruise
Source: The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio;
October 2021
Robert “Bob” C. Cruise, 73, of
Alledonia, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Oakland V.A.
Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born
June 19, 1948 to the late Carl and Barbara Taylor Cruise, Bob was preceded in
death by siblings William (Billy) Cruise and Stephanie Cruise.
Bob was a proud US Army Veteran,
having served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam. He worked at North American Coal Mine for
many years and had various other jobs after his retirement.
A member of American Legion Post 768,
Bob will be remembered as a loving husband and father, “Pappy,” brother, and
Uncle. He enjoyed attending sporting
events to watch his grandchildren play and taking them fishing and boating. His grandkids were his life’s motivation.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years,
Pamela Hornbeck Cruise, son Lonnie (Loretta) Cruise of Bellaire, daughters Kimberly (Brian) Hawthorne of
Alledonia, Heather (Jason) Dornon of Bethesda; grandchildren Taylor Dilly,
Cody, Dale, and Alie Hawthorne, Kellen, Kennedy, and Kasslyn Dornon,
step-grandchildren Amber, Lisa, Stacey, Bettie, Lydia, and Alex; siblings Carl
(Lois) Cruise of Bellaire, Terry (Sharon) Cruise of Belmont, Barbara A.
(Phillip) Evers of Milford, Brenda (Johnny) Rushman of Bellaire, and Tina
Kemp-Staley of Mingo Junction.
In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there
will be no funeral service, however, a Celebration of Life will be held at a
later date.
Crum,
Geneva Helen Crum, nee Smith
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 27
Mar 2021
Geneva (Helen) Crum, 87, of Woodsfield,
passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield.
She was born near Harriettsville on
Sept. 3, 1933, a daughter of the late Heman [sic--Herman] Franklin Smith
and Erma VanFossen Smith.
Geneva was a retired employee of the Monroe
County Clerk of Courts, Woodsfield and a member of the Newport Church of
Christ, Newport, and also attended the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
She was a member of the World Bible School.
She enjoyed sewing, art, crocheting and
spending time with family.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by two brothers Franklin and Earl Smith; one sister, June
Leeper.
Surviving are three daughters Deborah
(Robert) Haney, of Newport, Brenda (Joe) Steinhoff, of Claysville, and Rebecca
“Becky” (Lloyd) Morris, of Stafford; one sister, Mary Ann (Lester) Mallett, of
New Concord; one brother, Don (Mary) Smith, of Marietta; nine grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Watters Funeral Home,
37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, with Lloyd Westbrook officiating. Burial will
follow in Stafford Cemetery, Stafford.
In keeping with COVID-19 mandates,
facemasks and social distancing will be required at the visitation and funeral
services.
Czelusniak, Ursula
Czelusniak, nee ?
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 11
Feb 2021
Ursula Czelusniak, 92, passed away
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021.
She was born Sept. 3, 1928, in
Stollberg Germany.
Her family will always remember her
for her humbleness and selflessness.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene Czelusniak, and son, Peter Czelusniak.
Surviving are her daughter, Monica
McKee; three grandchildren, Anthony Constantino, Kristen McKee-Phelps and
Michael Czelusniak; and a great-grandchild, Emer Phelps.
Share your thoughts and memories of
Ursula at www. carechapel. com.
Darby, Ken Darby
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 23
Dec 2021
Ken Darby, 75, of Beallsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 14 2021,
at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1946, in Beallsville, a son of the late Earl
and Loree Morris Darby.
Ken was a retired foreman with Century Mine near
Beallsville. He was a member of Sunsbury Lodge #362, F&AM, Scottish Rite
Valley of Cambridge and a lifetime member of the Beallsville Sportsman’s Club.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by
five siblings, Donald “Buck”, Russell, Ilene, Helen “Sis” and Hilda.
Left to cherish his memory are his
wife of 54 years, Rose Saner Darby; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and
Jennifer Darby; a daughter, Mandy Darby (Tim Tripp): a granddaughter, Megan
Rose; three brothers, Leland, Bob, and Richard Darby; a sister and
brother-in-law, Patricia and Ernie Ferguson; several nephews and nieces, and
many friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 17, in the
Beallsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Ken’s family requests that memorial
contributions be made to Sunsbury Lodge #362, Charles Paine, 51304 State Route
26, Beallsville, OH 43716. Condolences may be offered
at www. harperfh. net.
Davis, Mary E. Davis, nee
Birch
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 27
May 2021
Mary E. Davis age 88 of Caldwell,
passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 20,
2021 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born August 27, 1932, in
Monroe County, a daughter of the late Edna Kuhn (Nick) Masciarelli and Ray
Birch.
She worked for many years at the
former Mahle Manufacturing Plant in Caldwell and was a member of their Steel
Workers Union. She will also be remembered by many as the former owner and
operator of Herlan’s Inn (The Trail). She was a beautiful, giving and strong
woman, always there for so many. She loved watching OSU football and could
often be found working in her flower gardens. She will be fondly remembered for
her perpetual sweet tooth, making batches of peanut butter fudge and rice
pudding for family vacations and she looked forward to her monthly delivery of
Cheryl’s Cookies.
In addition to her parents, she is
preceded in death by two sisters Julia Masciarelli and Marilyn Joan Miller
Bishop; three brothers James, Nick and Tom Masciarelli; her special nephew
Orlis Matthew Miller; her special child (pet) Kasper.
Those left to cherish her memory are
her three children Douglas Davis, of Caldwell, LeeAnn (Jim) Johnson, of
Lewisville and Grant Arthur (Michelle) Davis II, of Westerville; two
granddaughters Kayli Nicole (Ryan) Dennis and Ashley Marie Kosal; three bonus
grandchildren Dan (Kelly) Johnson, Dennis (Chad Appel) Johnson, and Bethany
(Andy) Brehm; 5 bonus great-grandchildren (Juliana, Macy, Bryn, Claire and
Liam); siblings Esther (Jim) Ristaneo, of Middletown, Diana Minosky, of
Cambridge, Judy Biedenbach, of Lewisville, and Bill (Patty), Masciarelli of
Summerfield. She is also survived by her cat Oreo, several nieces, nephews, and
friends.
The family will receive friends for
visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 and Saturday one hour prior to
the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West
Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 29,
2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Father Chester Pabin
serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Olive Cemetery in Caldwell.
Memorial contributions may be directed
in Mary’s honor to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer
Society. Please share your memories of Mary by visiting her memorial at www. ChandlerFuneralHome. net.
Day, John R. Day
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, [online]; 11
Nov 2021
John R. Day, 68, of Sandyville, passed
away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at the Hennis Care Center, Bolivar.
He was born at Canton on June 20,
1953, a son of the late Sheridan Day Jr. and Barbara Ellen Book Day.
He was a retired security guard for
Timken Steel, Canton, and a member of the East Sparta Church of Christ, East
Sparta.
He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing,
hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Eileen Elliott Day on Feb. 2, 2019.
Surviving are one son, John S. Day, of
Canton; one daughter, Sara (Josh) Campbell, of Coshocton; one brother, Carl
(Cheryl) Day, of Johnstown; four grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, Addison and
Sophia Campbell; two nieces, Alison (Kyle) Chandler and Casey Day.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6
p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78
West, Woodsfield. Services will follow at 6 p.m. with Keith Call officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, a cremation will take place with inurnment at a
later date in the Green Lawn Cemetery, East Sparta.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the East Sparta Church of Christ at 7901 Cleveland Ave. S.E., Magnolia, OH
44643.
Dean, Linda Lou Dean, nee
Buxton
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online - 24
Jun 2021
Linda Lou Dean, 80, of Lower Salem,
(formerly of Woodsfield) passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home.
She was born at Lodi, on Dec. 6, 1940,
a daughter of the late Frazier and Mary Drebelbis Buxton.
Linda was a former nurse’s aide at the
former Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, and was a member of the Anchor
Church of Woodsfield. She enjoyed cooking and attending her church.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dean; four brothers, Ronnie, Roy,
Raymond and Eddie Buxton; two sisters, Mary Ann Roberts and Carol Beasley; and
a grandson Brock Dean.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia
(Gary) Pritt, of West Salem; four sons, Walter (Missy) Dean, of Graysville,
Michael (Deborah) Dean, of Lower Salem, Dennis (Darla) Dean, of Columbus,
Charles (Nicolle) Dean, of Graysville; one sister, Gladys Rhodes of Rittman;
several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Wednesday, June 23, 2021,
where funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Burial will follow in the Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Deaton, Gene Levi Deaton
Source: The Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio;
Apr 2022
Gene Levi "Hemi’’ Deaton, 83, of Alledonia, Ohio died
Thursday, December 2, 2021 in Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center,
Barnesville, Ohio. He was born February 17, 1938 in Hazlehurst, Georgia, a son
of the late Herman and Blanche Burnham Deaton.
Gene was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the former
ORMET Corporation near Hannibal, Ohio after 42 years of service. Gene loved
bird watching and enjoying the outdoors and was an avid gardener.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Emily Crago, and three sisters, Eva Carter, Joyce Thompson, and
Betty Mincey.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Datkuliak
Deaton whom he married on December 24, 1960; their children, Carla (John)
Crago, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Mark Deaton of Alledonia, Ohio, Michael
(Tammy) Deaton, of Clarington, Ohio and Bryan (Kim) Deaton of Hope Mills, North
Carolina; grandchildren, Abigail and Chase Crago, Kayla, Jason, and Kristen
Deaton, Rayshel Morris, Krista Deaton, and Anna Deaton; great-grandchildren,
Olivia, Madelynn, and Ethan Morris and Troy Peoni; niece, Shirley Calhoun and
nephews, Steve and Davyd Mincey.
To celebrate Gene’s life, a visitation and memorial service
for family and friends will be held at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville,
Ohio Saturday, April 9 from 12 noon until 1:45pm at which time Full Military
Honors by American Legion Post 768 will be presented. Memorial services with Minister Colin
Morrison presiding will begin immediately after the brief American Legion
service.
In lieu of flowers and keepsakes, memorial contributions
may be made in Gene’s memory to Cancer Gas Cards, Inc., c/o Shirley Brown,
48397 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Dick, James Richard Dick
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon [online]; 26
Aug 2021
James Richard Dick, 73, of Lewisville,
passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West
Virginia
He was born near Lewisville, on
September 14, 1947, a son of Freda Smithberger Dick who survives of Lewisville,
and the late Clarence Dick.
He was an equipment operator and a
farmer and a hard worker that was always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and making tobacco twists. He was a member of the former St.
Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville. Another heart of gold
that will be sincerely missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by a brother, John G. Dick.
Surviving in addition to his mother
are two sisters, Mary (Rodney) Butler, of Calais, Judy (Troy) Russell, of
Beallsville; five brothers, Neil (Carolyn) Dick, of Lewisville, Joe Dick, of
Lewisville, Mike Dick, of Graysville, Lewis Dick, of Lewisville, Stephen Dick and
his fiancée Lisa Ferguson, of Lewisville; several nieces and nephews; several
great nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, OH. Monday, August 23,
2021. Graveside services followed at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, near
Lewisville.
Dillon,
Mabel Helena Dillon, nee Piatt
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 22
Apr 2021
Mabel Helena Dillon, 94, of Marietta,
died on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Harmar Place in Marietta.
She was born on March 31, 1927, in
Rinard Mills, to Thurman Gail and Phena Jane Nalley Piatt.
Mabel retired from Broughton Foods
after 35 years of making ice cream. She was a member of the Sixth &
Washington Streets Church of Christ, Stepping Stones and Order of Eastern Star,
where she was a 50-year member. Mabel cooked for Civitan and senior citizens,
helped with the trolley tours in Marietta and loved quilting.
She is survived by her daughter,
Carolyn Hart (Jimmie); two grandchildren, Mark Hart and Karla Higgins (Mike);
two great grandchildren, Dalton & Austin Higgins; sister, Ruth Lisk; two
sisters-in-law, Annie and Anna Lee Piatt; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two
grandchildren, Jammie and Tony Hart; brothers, Charles, Herber, Harry, Forest,
Lester, Ray, Carl and Clarence Piatt; brother-in-law, Mervin “Jr” Lisk; and
sisters-in-law, Imogene and Maxine Piatt.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples
Funeral Home, with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn
Memorial Park. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the services on
Saturday. Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
Cawley & Peoples is honored to
serve Mabel’s family and offers online condolences as well as other resources
by visiting their website, CawleyandPeoples. com.
DiNarda,
Joann E. DiNarda, nee Christman
Source: The Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, Canton,
Ohio; Jul 2021
Joann
E. (Christman) DiNarda
Age 85, of Canton passed away Saturday
July 10, 2021, surrounded by her family following an extended illness. She was
born September 20, 1935, in Canton to the late Irvle and Dorothy (Morris)
Christman. She was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School and was formerly
employed by Camden Dairy, Kresge’s Department Store, Automatic Steel and G.E.
Joann was a loving, selfless person who was totally devoted to her entire
family. She always put others before herself. She cherished all holidays,
birthdays and many gatherings spent with her family. She enjoyed vacations to
the beach, playing cards and reading mystery novels. She was the center of her
family; their happiness and wellbeing were especially important. She kept
everything together with her strength and guiding hand. She will be deeply
missed. She also spent much time with her grandchildren and loved them dearly.
She knew the Bible and loved God our Lord and Savior.
She is preceded in death by two
sisters, Judy Zucal and Carol Tolbert. Joann is survived by her husband, Ronald
DiNarda; one son, Dennis (Karin) DiNarda; three daughters, Susan DiNarda,
Sandra (Ronal) Origlio and Lisa (Mark) Distel; five grandchildren, David and
Stephanie DiNarda, Jessica (Brandon) Graham, Sean and Joseph Origlio; six
great-grandchildren, Lucas and Layla DiNarda, Grayson and Kyson Ayres, Cole and
Tanner Graham; one brother, Warren (Debbie) Christman; two sisters, Sally
Greene and Sue (Clark) Froelich; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family
members and friends.
A private family service will be
conducted in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home with burial in Calvary
Cemetery. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www. sandersfuneralhomes. com.
Kreighbaum-Sanders
Dittiacur, Dennis Francis
Dittiacur
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 11
Feb 2021
Dennis Francis Dittiacur, 73, passed
away Feb. 1, 2021.
He was preceded in death by parents,
Mary Louise and Rene’ George Dittiacur, and sister, Mary Rene Dittiacur.
He is survived by wife, Rebecca Wilke;
son, Michael (Annie) Dittiacur; and sister, JoAnn (Bob) Crabb; nieces and
nephews, Jennifer (Jason) Smith, Megan (Justin) Troyer, Rebecca (Nathan)
Ginther, Kristin (Mike Palmisono) Crabb, Brian (Annie) Wilke, Aimee (Chad)
VanFossen, Sarah (Kirk) Weaver, Melissa (Ryan Lloyd), Jason Wilke; great-nieces
and nephews Evie and Liliana Troyer, Remy and Julien Ginther, Miles and Wren
Wilke, Gabby and Jax VanFossen, Cohen, Brody, Tatum and Claire Weaver, Jeremiah
and Mikayla, and Jacob and Jenna Wilke.
Dennis was proud to have served his
country in the United States Army. After which he was employed for 35 years
with The American Red Cross. His many interests included numerous memberships;
28 years in The National Ski Patrol, Columbus Ohio Flying Club, Amateur Radio
Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Scuba Diver, Pi
Lambda Phi Fraternity; he was active in The Boy Scouts of America and he was
member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Westerville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1900 Polaris Parkway #450, Columbus, OH
43240 or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4686 Walnut St., Westerville, OH 43081.
In accordance with the families wishes
cremation will take place and there will be a memorial service at a later date.
Condolences may be left at www. morelandfuneralhome. com.
Dougherty, Virginia E.
Dougherty, nee Koehler
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 14
Oct 2021
Virginia E. “Gen” Dougherty, 93, of
New Matamoras, (formerly of Sycamore Valley) passed away Thursday, Oct. 7,
2021, at the home of her daughter in Fly.
She was born near Woodsfield, on Nov.
30, 1927, a daughter of the late Jacob Forest Koehler and Florence Smith
Koehler Powell. She was a homemaker.
She was a homemaker and a member of
the Church of Christ.
She enjoyed gardening, animals and
reading her Bible.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Everett Dougherty in 1987; two sons, Howard
and Don Dougherty; one brother and three sisters.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon
(Randy) Barrows, of New Matamoras; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Dougherty, of
Texas; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter;
several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. As per
Virginia’s request, cremation will take place with inurnment at the convenience
of the family at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Marietta Home Health and Hospice/Amedisys Partners, 27855 S.R. 7, Marietta,
OH 45750.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Drake,
Christie Lynn Drake, nee Saus
Source: The Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville,
Ohio; 24 May 2021
Christie Lynn Saus Drake, 45, of St.
Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and
friends on May 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born November 22, 1975 in Wheeling,
WV, a daughter of Rudolph “Buck” and Debbie MacAlister Saus. She was married to
the love of her life, Michael Drake of St. Clairsville, a loving mother to her
two sons, Geno Michael and Zachary Scott, and a wonderful grandmother to Aurora
May.
Christie is survived by her parents, her
loving husband, and sons, along with a brother, James (Rachel) Saus of
Bridgeport, Ohio, her father and mother in-law, Joe and Joyce Drake of St.
Clairsville, nieces, nephew, family, and friends.
Christie was a devout Christian,
dedicated wife, and mother. She was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years which
suited her unselfish servant heart. She enjoyed crafting, the outdoors, and the
beach.
A woman of faith and the heart of her
family, Christie enjoyed life to the fullest. It was her strong will to live,
her unwavering faith in God and the unconditional love of family and friends
that carried her throughout her battle with cancer. Her love of life was made
of deep devotion, courage, bravery, and endless unselfishness. What she leaves
behind is not what will be engraved on a granite monument but what is forever
woven into the lives of everyone she touched.
Family and friends will be received on
Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St.
Clairsville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor
Gary Eller officiating. Burial will
follow in Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Lafferty.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Three C’s, C/O: 236 Morgantown Ave., Barnesville, OH 43713.
Drake,
Susan Jane Drake, nee McLeish
Source: The Shaw-Davis Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio;
11 Jun 2021
August 17,
1944 - June 5, 2021
Susan Jane (McLeish) Drake, 76, of
Grove City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021. She passed away at
home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on August 17, 1944, in
Woodsfield, Ohio, to late Charles Edward and Myrtle Florence (King) McLeish.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lloyd Albert Drake; brother, John
(Donna) McLeish; daughter, Katrina (Bill) Eagle; son, Brian (Chrissy) Drake;
granddaughter, Morgan (Glenn) Sufilka and great granddaughter Senator Veda
Sufilka; grandson, Jordan Ault and many nieces, nephews and cousin.
Sue graduated from Barnesville High
School in 1963. She was a faithful member of the Alkire Road Church of
Christ. She spent many hours at the
church maintaining the flower garden and cleaning the building. She was a
second mom to many children in her 30 years of babysitting. She ended her
career at Monterey Nursing Home in activities. She was a
avid reader and loved camping down at Lost Hollow Camp Ground where they had a
permeated camper for many years.
She was a loving Christian wife and
mother. She was a friend to many and was always happy to help anyone in any way
she could.
Services will be held on Saturday, June
12, 2021, at Alkire Road Church of Christ, 2779 Alkire Road, Grove City, Ohio.
Calling hours will be from 10-11 with services at 11. Donations in Sue’s honor
can be made to Alkire Road Church of Christ for a bench and memorial stone will
be placed at the church.
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