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Saffell,
Cecil Willard Saffell
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
May 2, 2009
Cecil Willard Saffell, age 76, of Jerusalem, Ohio died
Friday May 1, 2009 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born in Belmont County Ohio
February 24, 1933 a son of the late Cecil Saffell and Mary McFarland Saffell.
He had worked at the Watts Car & Steel at
Barnesville, former employee of Y & O Coal, and also had worked for Blaney
Hardwood Bethesda.
Preceded in death by 2 sisters: Mary Louise Kostelia,
and Marjorie Wehr.
He is survived by his wife: Joyce Bach Saffell of
Jerusalem, 1 daughter: Mary Ann (David) Williams – Sardis, Ohio, 2 sons: Gary
(Regina) Saffell – New Martinsville, WV, Charlie Saffell – Woodsfield, Ohio, 1
brother: Larry (Barb) Saffell – Bethesda, Ohio, 2 grandchildren: Nathan &
Jason Williams, 1 uncle: Larry (Esta) Perkins – Bethesda, Ohio.
Friends received from 6 – 9 p.m. Monday at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral
Services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday May 5, 2009 with Minister Herb
Alexander officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.
Salisbury,
Cleo J. “Toots” Salisbury
Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis, Ohio, dated, May
17, 2009
Salisbury, Cleo J. “Toots”, age 75, of Woodsfield,
Ohio, formerly of Sardis, Ohio died Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Woodsfield
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born May 19, 1933 in Paden City, West
Virginia, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bessie Williamson Salisbury.
She was a Protestant by faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by three brothers Leon, Edward, and Lester Salisbury; two sisters Betty Ritchie
and Helen Ensinger.
Survivors include two brothers Lawrence “Jake” Salisbury of Fly, Ohio and
Clarence (June) Salisbury of New Matamoras; two sisters Eileen Adams of Fly and
Ruth Rush of New Martinsville; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00am
until the time of service at 1:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St.,
Sardis, with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Interment in Sardis Cemetery,
Sardis.
Schaber,
Doris Schaber nee Merckle
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
August 8, 2009
Doris (Merckle) Schaber, age 75, of Woodsfield, Ohio
died Friday August 7, 2009 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Marietta, Ohio. She
was born in Wheeling, West Virginia April 5, 1934 a daughter of the late Roy
and Jessie Hissom Merckle.
She was a graduate Nurse from Ohio Valley General
Hospital and was employed by Barnesville Hospital for many years as an
Registered Nurse.
Doris is survived by her husband: John Schaber of
Woodsfield, 2 sons: Matt D. and Kim January Schaber of Woodsfield, John Mark
Schaber of Columbus, Ohio, 1 sister: June (Thomas) Lynsky – Wheeling, West
Virginia, 3 grandchildren: Vanessa, Nathan, and Sarah, along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of
Marietta, 210 N. Seventh St., Suite 400, Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Schaffner, Cahrol O. Schaffner
Source: The Lima [Ohio] News; 15 Oct 2009
Grover Hill
Cahrol O. Schaffner, 90, died at 11:25 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009,
at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Pleasant
Church, Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County. Pastor Bill Barnett will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery, with military rites by Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 2873.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, and one hour prior to
services Monday at the church.
Submitter's Note:
Below is another obituary.
Schaffner, Cahrol O. Schaffner
Source:
FINDAGRAVE web site
Cahrol
O. Schaffner, 90, of Grover Hill, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009,
at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was
born September 16, 1919, in Latty Township, Paulding County, the son of the
late Walter and Grace (Blythe) Schaffner. He married Wilma Ruth Schaffner, who preceded
him in death on December 29, 2007.
Survivors include a son, Cahrol Owen (fiancé Lori Brown)
Schaffner of Grover Hill.
A daughter, Rebecca Anne Schaffner; one brother, Doyt
Schaffner; and two sisters, Olive Cole and Betty Collins, also preceded him in
death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday,
October 19, at Mt. Pleasant Church in Van Wert County, with Pastor Bill Barnett
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hoaglin Township, with
graveside military rites performed by the Grover Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars
post.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Sunday,
October 18, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to
services Monday at the church.
Preferred
memorials: Mt. Pleasant Church or the Grover Hill EMS Squad.
Schamp,
Richard D. “Dick” Schamp
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, Ohio, dated,
September 29, 2009
Schamp, Richard “Dick” D., 76, of James Street, New
Martinsville, WV, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Wetzel County Hospital,
New Martinsville.
He was born April 17, 1933 in New Martinsville, a son of the late Richard C.
and Helen Marie Teitsworth Schamp.
He was a graduate of Fairmont State College; a former
teacher in the Alliance, Ohio school system; a member of the NEA (National
Education Association); a retired diesel mechanic with Chemical Leaman
Tanklines; and a member of the New Martinsville United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by a brother, John E. Schamp.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn Bonnell Schamp;
two sons, Kent (Melissa) Schamp of Hurricane, WV and Christopher “Cotton”
(Shelley) Schamp of Marietta, Ohio; a daughter, April (Lewis) Wilson of
Woodsfield, Ohio; a brother, Dr. Billy C. Schamp of Waynesburg, PA; a sister,
Nellis Bushnell of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren, Kendra, Devin, and Nicholas
Schamp, Brandon and Kristen Schamp, and Jodi Rose; two great grandchildren,
Breanna and Tyler; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and
7-9pm and also on Saturday from 11am until time of services at 1:00pm at
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, with
Pastor Everett Shreve officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New
Martinsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart/Stroke Association, 162 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25302.
Schell, Norman Miles JACK Schell
Source: The
Effingham [Illinois] Daily News; 2 Oct 2009
Norman Miles "Jack"
Schell, 85, of Xenia died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Good
Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Monday at Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. Burial with military rites will be at
Oskaloosa Cemetery, rural Xenia. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Meacham Baptist Church. Mr. Schell was
born May 6, 1924, in Wayne County, the son of Miles E. and Mary E. Schell. He
married Bernice Alphin* in November 1969. She died March 11, 2005. An army
World War II veteran, Mr. Schell retired as an oil driller for serveral oil
field companies. He was a member of Meacham Baptist Church. He is survived by
his sons, Jack Schell of Cape Coral, Fla., and Dennis (wife, Pam) Schell of
Olive Branch, Miss.; daughters, Billye J. (husband, Jerry) Young of Flora and
Linda K. (husband, Ronnie) Stinson of Clayton, Ind.; step-sons, Terry (wife,
Marsha) Courson of Dieterich, Ronnie Courson of Louisville and Vernon Courson
of Altus, Okla.; brother-in-law, Lloyd Clements of Johnsonville;
sisters-in-law, Bea Allphine* of Alma, Hazel Garret of Washington and Oleta
Kintz of Flora;17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Eddie and Virginia Lamb. He was preceded in death
by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.
*Submitter’s Note:
With these different spellings I do not know which spelling is correct.
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
June 30, 2009
Paul E. Schneider, Sr. age 83 of Woodsfield, Ohio died
Monday June 29, 2009, at Wheeling Medical Park. He was born in Crafton,
Pennsylvania May 23, 1926 a son of the late Lawrence & Hannah Gray
Schneider, Sr.
He was an active member of St. Sylvester Catholic
Church Woodsfield. Paul graduated grade school from St. Joseph Military Academy
in Pittsburgh, and St. Francis Preparatory School in Spring Grove,
Pennsylvania.
Paul served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp as a
surgical Technician 1950 – 1952. Then, working as an Oil and Gas Field worker
prior to employment at Olin and then at Consolidated Aluminum Corp. It was
there Paul received the nick name “Jelly Bread”. Retiring at the end of 1991.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
a daughter Joan Rita, a son Mark Thomas, and also five siblings – a sister Mary
Josephine Holleran, four brothers Francis, Lawrence, Raymond and Robert
Schneider.
Surviving is his wife Joan Rita Kress Schneider of 55
years – married Oct. 17, 1953. Son Paul Schneider, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio;
daughter Catherine T. (John) Bell; 1 granddaughter Julia Christine Bell of
Canal Fulton, Ohio; brother Joseph L. of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Also many
nieces and nephews.
Friends received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Thursday
and from (9 – 10:30) a.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul
St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Friday July 3, 2009 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev.
Fr. David Gaydosik Officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Vigil
Services 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Schumacher, Roger E. Schumacher
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 2009
Roger E. Schumacher, age 78, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday
December 1, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Woodsfield Thanksgiving
Day November 26, 1931, a son of the late Herbert and Stella Bing Schumacher.
He was a lifelong member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church of
Woodsfield. He was a veteran of the Korean War, was retired from the Ohio
Department of Transportation and was a producer of Oil and Gas wells.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 1
brother: Elmer Schumacher and 1 sister: Rita Schumacher Singleton. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Yost Schumacher of Woodsfield, 3
sons: John (Patricia) Schumacher - Loveland, Ohio, Robert Schumacher - Plano,
Texas, Roger J. Schumacher - Meridian, Idaho, 1 daughter: Elizabeth Beauford -
Mesa, Arizona, 6 grandchildren: Courtney (Brian) Cherry - Chesterfield,
Virginia, Maggie Schumacher - Portland, Oregon, Megan (Justin) Parcell -
Cincinnati, Ohio, Brian Schumacher St. Louis, Missouri, Spencer & Remington
Schumacher - Meridian, Idaho.
Friends received from (2-4) & (6-8)
p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday December 5,
2009 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David
Gaydosik Officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Vigil Services 8:00
p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Schwaben,
Kathy Schwaben nee Wiessner
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Kathy Schwaben, age 76, of
Preceded in death by a daughter: Deana K.
Schwaben, her parents and 2 brothers.
She is survived by 1 son: Chuck (Kathy)
Schwaben –
Friends
received from 7 – 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul
St. Woodsfield,
Source: www.altmeyer.com [funeral home], Wheeling,
West Virginia; Nov 2009
May 1, 2009 - November 17,
2009
SCHWEIZER, James L., 64, of Wheeling WV, died Tuesday,
November 17, 2009 at home. Born in Martins Ferry Ohio, on May 1, 1945, Jim was
the son of the late Louis and Audrey Sommer Schweizer. He was a employee of
Wintersville Cut and was formerly employed at Reisbeck’s in Elm Grove. He was a
member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheeling and was a member of
the Monday night bowling league at Rose Bowl Lanes. Jim was a 7 year veteran of
the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon “Sherry” Meyer Schweizer;
one son, Michael J. Schweizer of Wheeling; and one sister, Brenda Schweizer of
Wheeling.
Friends will be received on Friday, November 20, 2009 from
2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling WV,
where services will be held on Saturday at 10 am with Pastor Debra Gable
officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Online
condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
Scobey, Maxine L. Scobey, nee Hoffman
Source: The
Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 17 Feb 2009
SCOBEY,
Maxine L. age 87, of Centerville, OH, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the St.
Leonard Center. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil E. Scobey.
She is
survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Karen & Dominic Mastruserio of
Cincinnati, and Janet Scobey of Centerville; grandchildren, Dominic Neal, Mary
Katherine, Molly Marie and Martin Robert; eight great- grandchildren; brother
& sister- in-law, Thomas & Jill Hoffman of Marblehead, MA; niece, Betsy
(Eric) Hundahl of Marblehead, MA; and her beloved cat, Cali.
Funeral
service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the
Meyer-Boehmer & Reis Funeral Home, 1733 Brown St., Dayton, with Pastor Dave
Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Family
will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 12 Noon until time of
service.
If
desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Leonard Center or
Hospice of Dayton.
Scott,
Martha L. Scott nee Earley
Watters Funeral Home,
Martha L. Earley Scott, 82, of
She was born in
Martha was a homemaker and a former school teacher in
Woodsfield and
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by an infant daughter, Mary Lou Scott.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Franklin Scott;
one son: John (Stephanie) Scott of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters: Laura
Scott of
Friends will be received at the Moreland Funeral Home,
Scott,
Rosetta Scott nee Feltner
Watters Funeral Home,
Rosetta M. Scott, 60, of
She was a former Certified Nurses Aide for 15 years in
the
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her first husband, Tom Williamson; one sister, Joanne Smith and one brother,
Donald Feltner.
Surviving are her husband, James W. Scott whom she
married on March 17, 2002; one son: Donald Williamson of Parkersburg, West
Virginia; one daughter: Annetta (Donnie) Egler of Alliance, Ohio; one
step-daughter: Sarah (Michael) Timura of Randolph, Ohio; three brothers: John
(Lucy) Feltner of Girard, Ohio, James (Linda) Feltner of Columbus, Ohio and
Michael (Sandy) Feltner of Youngstown, Ohio; several grandchildren including
Corey Garcia, Mariah and Mackensie Howley; several great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home,
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 8 Jul 2009
MANSFIELD – Dale R. Searls, 63, of Mansfield died at his
residence unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2009.
He was born Dec. 16, 1945, in Mansfield to Archie R. and
Vera Moler Searls.
He was a resident of Mansfield and the Ashland area all his
life.
Before he retired, he was employed at Workman Construction.
He enjoyed attending the races at Lakeville.
He is survived by his five sons, Dale Jr., Richard, Mark,
Brian and Matt; a daughter, Lisa; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and his sister, Doris Shenberger of Ashland.
In addition to his parents, two sisters, Evelyn Huntsman
and Janice Brooks, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be at a later date to be announced
at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Olivesburg.
In lieu of Flowers the family requests memorial
contributions be made to Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home, 313 Center St.,
Ashland, Ohio 44805 to help defray the cost of funeral expenses. Online
condolences may be sent to his family by visiting www.dpkfh.com. (T-G 07/08/09)
*Submitter’s Note: Below
is another article with the funeral announcement.
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 9 Jul 2009
MANSFIELD -- Dale R. Searls, 63, of Mansfield died at his
residence unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2009.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009,
at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Olivesburg with Pastor Doug Magers officiating.
Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. (T-G 07/09/09)
Source: The Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services,
Monaca, Pennsylvania; August 2009
David Seevers, 73, of Beaver County, passed away Monday
evening, August 10, 2009 in Friendship Ridge.
Born July 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Ralph Willard
and Dorothy (Downard) Seevers. He was widowed in 1999. A veteran of the Korean
War, David proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine
Corp from 1954 to 1962. A self-employed artist, he moved here from Florida and
has lived in this area for the last ten years.
He was the last of his immediate family.
As per David's wishes, services were private.
Sewash,
George E. Sewash
Watters Funeral Home,
George E. Sewash, Jr., 70, of 36567 State Route 78, Lewisville,
Ohio died Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Ohio State University Hospital,
Columbus, Ohio. He was born at
George retired as the owner/operator of Monroe
Manufacturing in
Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Johnson Sewash
whom he married on August 22, 1966; one son: Joe (Donna) Sewash of Raleigh,
North
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home,
37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, March
9, 2009.
Friends then received at the Hastings Funeral Home,
Shannon, Roger Shannon
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 2009
Roger Shannon, age 58, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday
November 2, 2009 in Millersburg, Ohio. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio August
2, 1951 a son of Mary E. Cline Bassett of Graysville, Ohio and the late George
E. Shannon.
He retired from the Virginia Training Center Lynchburg,
Virginia and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Woodsfield
Christian Church.
In addition to his mother Mary E. Bassett of Graysville, Ohio
he is survived by 1 brother: Ross E. (Pam) Shannon - Newark, Ohio, 1 sister:
Emma (Randy) Williams - Graysville, Ohio, Niece and nephews: Derek R. Shannon-
Columbus, Ohio, Natalie K. (John) Fisher - Columbus, Ohio,Travis R. (Kate)
Williams - North Canton, Ohio, Jacob Williams - Graysville, Ohio.
Friends
received from (5-9) p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul
St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday
November 5, 2009 with Travis Williams officiating. Interment in the Low Gap
Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.
Sheilds,
Carrell L. Sheilds nee Baker
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, WV. , dated,
February 20, 2009
Shields, Carrell L., age 86 of RD#2, Proctor, WV died
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at
She was retired from the former Consolidated
Packaging, Warwood; a Methodist by Faith; and a charter member of Graysville
Lion’s Chapter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Anthony Shields; three sisters; and two brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Rebecca) Shields,
and Donald Shields, both of Proctor; a daughter, Lorelei (Joseph) Morris of New
Martinsville; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, two
brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 and
7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue,
Moundsville where funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1pm with Rev.
Patty Chambers officiating.
Private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., 162 Court St.,
Shelton,
William Hamilton Shelton
Monroe County Beacon,
William ‘Bud,
‘Bill’ Hamilton Shelton, age 87, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2009 at New
Martinsville Health Care Center after a brief illness.
He was born January 6, 1922 in
He was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed by
those who were lucky enough to have had him in their lives. He has joined his
wife in Heaven and may that bring all some solace.
He grew up on North Hill in
He retired from Bellows Electric Signs in
He loved his “adventures” with being a pilot and then
a captain of his own boat.
Surviving are four sons Dennis (Tina) Ryan of Naples,
Florida, William and David Shelton both
of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Philip Shelton of Akron, Ohio; two daughters Mylinda
Ruesser Shelton of Sardis, Melanie (Neil) Shaffer of Marion, Ohio, two sisters
Dorothy Learn and Delia Lewis, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and
extended family
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his loving wife of nearly 50 years Vernice in 2001 at the age of 78, and a
brother Phil Shelton.
Private services were held at the convience of the
family. Donations may be made in his name to new Martinsville Health Care
Center,
Source: The News-Chief, (Winter Haven, Florida] from
Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2009
RICHARD E.
SHERMAN, 71
WINTER HAVEN - Richard
Sherman, 71, died of lung cancer Dec. 2, 2009. Memorial services will be held
at a later date. Steele's Family Funeral Service.
[Submitter's Note: Below is
a more complete obituary but the name of the newspaper is not given.]
Sherman, Richard Earle Sherman
Source: as posted on findagrave.com by Louise D.;
Dec 2009
Richard Earle Sherman (Dick), age 71, died peacefully at
Winter Haven Hospital in Florida on December 2, 2009.
Dick was born on August 13, 1938 in Chicago, IL, a son of
the late Earle and Frances (Haual) Sherman.
He is survived by ten children; Teri Sickels, Janesville,
WI; Gary VanAuken, Deerfield, WI; Peggy (Reid) Hanzalik, Crestwood, KY; David
(Deb) VanAuken, Antigo, WI; Sherri (Terry) Regenwether, Sheboygan; Traci (Tom)
Holtan, Sheboygan; Kelly (fiancée, Bill Renz) Olson, DeForest, WI; Richard
Sherman, Sheboygan; Courtney (Robert) McCollough, Lacrosse, WI; and Brittany
Sherman, Lacrosse, WI. He is further survived by 19 grandchildren; Garrett,
Glenn VanAuken; Heather Dowling; John, Adam Hanzalik; Emily Myers, Ben, Kurt
VanAuken; Ryan, Andrew and Greg Rusch; Luke, Sara Hermann; Abbi, Mitch, Maggie
and Jack Olson; Emma and Caden McCollough; five great-grandchildren, David,
Ella and Natalie Dowling, Noel Aud and James Myers; as well as one sister,
Nancy (Dennis) Bearns of Sheboygan Falls, WI.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a
niece, Michelle Bearns.
Dick was a retired
semi-driver. He held several jobs throughout his life but was a natural
salesman.
He loved to spend time playing cards, shooting pool, and
cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing,
and going to the car auction with Henry on Wednesdays.
A Memorial Service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church on Saturday, December 26, 2009.
Shockency,
Glenna P. Shockency nee Christian
Watters Funeral Home,
Glenna P. Shockency, 81, of
Glenna was a homemaker and a member of the
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her first husband, Jack McCarty and her second husband, Max Shockency; one
daughter, Debra Shockency; two brothers, Russell and Jay Christian; one sister,
Susie Longstreth; a grandson, John Glenn Young and a daughter-in-law, Laura
McCarty.
Surviving are two daughters: Diane (Bruce) Burkholder
of
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home,
Shugars, Vernon Lee ‘Bud’ Shugars
Source: Dorsey Funeral Home, Shinnston, West
Virginia; 26 Jan 2009
SHINNSTON - Vernon Lee “Bud” Shugars, 70, of Shinnston,
passed away Saturday January 24, 2009, at his residence following an extended
illness.
Vernon was born October 12, 1938, in Barbour County, West
Virginia, a son of the late Ervin Shugars and Madelyn Willis Shugars Fitzwater.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Charlotte V. Lathea [sic--LATTEA]
Shugars, whom he married in June of 1976. Also surviving are one daughter,
Kristie Borgheiinck and husband Andrew of Clarksburg; one son, Freddie Lee
Shugars of Clarksburg; 3 grandchildren, Dustin, Zachery and Megan Borgheiinck;
one brother, William “Neil” Fitzwater of Clarksburg; four sisters, Georgia
“Poochie” Montgomery of Brownton, WV, Ruby Knight Powell of Rosemont, Pamela
King of Clarksburg, and Patricia Fitzwater of Clarksburg; one half-brother,
Gary Fitzwater; and several nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his stepfather, Neil
Fitzwater Jr.; and brothers, Thomas Shugars and Timothy Fitzwater.
Vernon worked as a heavy equipment operator for the city of
Clarksburg and was a veteran of the United States military.
Family and friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home,
Shinnston, from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Funeral services
will be conducted at noon January 28, 2009, with Pastor Tim Bess presiding.
Interment will be at West Virginia National Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.dorseyfuneralhome.com.
Dorsey Funeral Home, Shinnston.
Sills, Shirley Ann Sills nee Bishop
Source: Waters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2009
Shirley Ann Sills, 69, of 32555 Edwina Road, Lewisville, Ohio
died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at her home. She was born at Quaker City, Ohio
on June 13, 1940 a daughter of the late Earl and Elva Stallings Bishop. Shirley
was a former coalminer; assembly line worker and a former truck driver.
Surviving are one daughter:
Beverly Shultz of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; one son: Chris Sills of Lewisville,
Ohio; two brothers: Jim Bishop of Zanesville, Ohio and Don Bishop of Cambridge,
Ohio; one sister: Mary Truelsen of Newark, Ohio; three grandchildren; one great
granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond Sills in 1969; two brothers, Wayne and Glenn Bishop.
Friends will be received at the Wafters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at
1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 with Keith Jones officiating. Burial will
follow in the Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio.
Simms, Roberta Simms, nee Burkholder
Source: grisellfuneralhomes.com; 19 Jan 2009
Simms, Roberta Burkholder, age 46 of Cherokee Dr.,
Moundsville died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at home.
She was born August 6, 1962 in Sewickley, PA the daughter
of the late Robert Burkholder and Freda Hoover Burkholder.
Roberta was a certified nurses aide and currently a social
service aide at Mound View Health Care Center, Moundsville for the past 20
years, where she also serviced as union steward. She was a member of the UFCW
Local #23; the AFL-CIO Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Labor Council; a
vice-president on the executive board of the United Food & Commercial
Workers Union, Cannonsburg, PA and a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church,
Moundsville.
Survivors include her husband, of 9 years, S. Cole Simms;
two sisters: Barbara George of Hickory, NC and Patty Burkholder of Wheeling;
two nieces: Michelle (Dominic) Carhart of Warrentown, VA and Kerri Burkholder
of Columbus, OH.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 &
7-9pm at the Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave.,
Moundsville where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am with
Rev. Beth Westphal officiating.
Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mound View Health
Care Center Residence Council, 2200 Floral St., Moundsville, WV 26041.
Sims, Evelyn
M. Sims nee Trigg
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
SIMS, Evelyn M., 83, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Tuesday,
March 17, 2009, in the Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, Ohio. She was
born January 12, 1926, in
Evelyn was a retired registered nurse at the
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Clarence N. Sims; one brother, Robert Trigg; and one sister,
Surviving are her two sons, Rick (Donna) Sims and Mark
Sims, all of Shadyside, Ohio; one sister, Joann (Delbert) LeMasters of
Woodsfield, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jeremy (Shannon) Sims of Akron, Ohio,
Amanda (Rich) Smathers of Albany, N.Y. and Shannon Sims of Akron, Ohio;
three-great grandchildren, Maggie and Addie Sims and Severino Smathers.
Family and friends will be received at the
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 3900 Central Ave. Shadyside, OH
on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 11
a.m. with the Reverend James Hoff officiating.
Interment in Holly Memorial Cemetery, in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial
contributions may be made to the
Skaggs,
Roger Skaggs
Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 21,
2009
SKAGGS, Roger, 62, of Belmont, Ohio, died Tuesday,
July 21, 2009, in Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire.
He was born near Cadiz on October 11, 1946, a son of
Emma May Skaggs Pestella.
Roger was a former employee of Trigg Construction and
a member of the Belmont Ridge Christian Church, Beallsville.
He was preceded in death by his step father, James
Pestella.
Surviving are his mother, Emma May Pestella of
Bellaire; brothers, John Skaggs of Wheeling, Larry and Melvin Pestella both of
Bellaire and David Pestella of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters. Loretta Pestella
Cuen of Las Vegas, Nev. and Susan Pestella Erb of Columbus, Ohio; an aunt,
Barbara Craig of Bellaire; good friends, Henry and Fran Saunders of
Centerville; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home,
Jacobsburg, Ohio on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. when services will be conducted by
Jim Russ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the Roger Skaggs Funeral Fund, Henry Saunders, 61339 Cool Hill Rd., Belmont,
OH 43718.
Slates, Ruth A. Slates, nee Hackathorn
Source:
Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home web site, Canton, Ohio; Jun 2009
Ruth A.
Slates, 89, of Richville, passed away in her sleep Monday, June 8, 2009, at
Altercare of Navarre. She was born November 17, 1919 in Bergholz, OH to the
late Charles W. and Mollie (Mercer) Hackathorn. She graduated from Bergholz
High School in 1938. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. Ruth was an avid reader, she enjoyed crocheting, bowling and
bingo. She worked for many years preparing food and refreshments for Richville
Park Bingo. She was honored at a dinner with a plaque for 40 years of service
on the Richville Park Board, having served as secretary for a few of those
years. She had been a member of the Golden Charms at Richville United Church of
Christ. She was a member of Bergholz United Church of Christ. In her younger
years she was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for about 15 years, and had been
a member of Richville Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.
In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles W. II in
1918, Billy in 1928 and Chester in 1985.
She is
survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald C. Slates; two daughters, Barbara
(Larry) Wilhelm and Sandra (Kenneth) Rohr all of Canton; two sons, Donald K.
(Sara) Slates of Massillon and Randal (Sue) Slates of Richville; 9
grandchildren: Chad, Jamie and Nicole Rohr, Angela and Zach Slates, Tatum and
Alexandra Slates, Samantha (Scott) Ayers and Julie (Ron) Schmucker; 3 great
grandchildren: Sydney and Jaguer Rohr and Tristan Niehaus; two brothers, Harold
“Jake” Hackathorn of Canton and Roy “Butch” Hackathorn of Carrollton; two
sisters, Gerry Murphy of Canton and Joann Maloney of TN.
Funeral
service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Karlo-Feucht Funeral
Home, 5000 Everhard Road NW, Canton. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial
Park. Friends will be received from 6-8 PM Wednesday (TONIGHT) at the funeral
home. There will be a celebration of her life at the Richville Park following
the burial service.
Smith, Carol Kay Smith, nee Steward
Source: The Greenfield [Indiana] Daily Reporter; 7 Dec
2009
Carol
Kay Smith, age 61, of Greenfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December
6, 2009 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born July 14, 1948
in New Castle, the daughter of Forrest and Bertha (Rumple) Steward.
Carol
attended the Carthage Wesleyan Church. She was employed at the Greenfield
Regency Place in laundry. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. She raised two sets of families and was very supportive of her
family. She also had a close relationship with her sisters and brothers.
She is
survived by children: Melissa Grant (fiance, Randy Swope), Jay Smith, Shelva
(Tommy) Stephens, Christopher Smith all of Knightstown; siblings: Virginia
Davis of Carthage, Marion (Dorothy) Steward of Carthage, Albert (Shirley) Steward
of Greenfield, Alice (Charles) Baker of North Vernon, Violet Clay of Greenfield
and Floyd (Sharon) Steward of Anderson; and grandchildren: Faith, Angilia and
Sarah Stephens of Knightstown and Denise Smith of OH.
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Smith; a
sister, Evelyn Marie Steward; and a brother, Jack Steward.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the
Carthage Wesleyan Church with Charles and Doug Stroud officiating. Friends may
call from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the
church. Burial will be in Carthage Cemetery.
Smith, Helen
G. Smith nee Mann
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 30,
2009
Helen G. Smith, 83, of 30386 Bracken Ridge Road,
Lewisville, Ohio died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.
She was born near Somerton, Ohio on May 1, 1926 a
daughter of the late Everett and Verna McMurray Mann.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bracken Ridge
United Methodist Church near Lewisville, Ohio.
Surviving are her husband, Harry L. Smith whom she
married on September 17, 1949; three sons: Dennis R. (Stephanie) Smith of
Spartanburg, South Carolina, Neal J. Smith of Woodsfield, Ohio and Don D. Smith
of Lewisville, Ohio; one sister: Martha Skinner of Barnesville, Ohio; one
brother: Hillis Mann of Jerusalem, Ohio; five grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services and inurnment
will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Monroe County Senior Center, Meals on Wheels Program, 118 Home
Ave., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio.
Smith, Jim
T. Smith
Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, July 9,
2009
Jim" T. Smith, 87, of Wintersville, formerly of
Beallsville, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Valley Hospice Care, North,
Steubenville, Ohio.
He was owner and operator of the former "Smoke
Stack" Bar in Steubenville, an Army veteran of WWII and a member of
American Legion Post 768.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death
by his wife, Doris Phillips Smith, also by a sister.
He is survived by good friends, Linda Porreca and John
Fox.
Friends may call at the Harper Funeral Home,
Beallsville from noon until the time of the service at 1 PM
Saturday, July 11. Burial with full military honors will
follow in Beallsville Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Valley Hospice, 10686 State
Route 150 Rayland, Ohio 43943.
Smith,
Joanna B. Smith nee Cook
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October
10, 2009
Joanna B. Smith, 91, of the Monroe County Care Center,
Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the center.
She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 24, 1918 a
daughter of the late Emma Elizabeth Dilcher Cook.
Joanna was a homemaker; member of the Woodsfield First
United Methodist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio where she was active in the Thrift
Shop and was a member of the Homemakers Club.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Phillip Devol Smith in 1979; a daughter-in-law, Norma Jean
Smith.
Surviving are six sons: Larry Philip (Patricia) Smith of
Dallas, Texas, Gary Robert (Patty) Smith of Hannibal, Ohio, Michael Lee Smith
of Sistersville, West Virginia, Richard Allan Smith of Washington, D.C., Thomas
David (Elizabeth) Smith of Kettering, Ohio and Joe Neil (Melanie) Smith of
Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Graveside services will
be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Arrangements by Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Smith, Lillian Frances Smith nee Evans
Source: Waiters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2009
Lillian Frances Smith, 92, of 205 Wood Terrace Road,
Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Monroe County Care Center,
Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born in Blackfork, Ohio on February 3, 1917 a
daughter of the late Warren and Elizabeth Garey Evans. Lillian was a homemaker;
member of the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville, Ohio and a
member of the Happy Heart Singers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Waldo Emerson Smith on December 30, 1995; two sisters, Betty Sekons
and Clara Bender; one grandson, Rick Smith.
Surviving are two daughters: Beverly (Bernard) Smith of
Lewisville, Ohio and Vicki (Michael) Plefka of Fair Oaks, California; one son:
Gary (Patty) Smith of Stavanger, Norway; two sisters: Daisy Ashley of New
Lexington, Ohio and Ginny Fogress of Newark, Ohio; nine grandchildren; nine
great grandchildren; one great -great grandson.
Friends will be received at the Waters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009
where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2009. Burial
will follow in the Hartshorn Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.
Smittle,
Watters Funeral Home,
Clyde O. Smittle, 70, of 34485 S.R. 800,
He was a retired saw mill worker; a
Protestant by faith; a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the National Rifle
Association.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one brother, James R. Smittle.
Surviving are two brothers: Cecil Smittle
of
Friends will be received at the Watters
Funeral Home,
Snell, Mariam E. Snell, nee Ashenbremer
Source: The St. Louis [Missouri] Post-Dispatch - Sunday, August 9, 2009
Snell, Mariam E. (nee Ashenbremer), died in the early hours
of August 8, 2009, at the home of her daughter following a brief illness.
Mariam was born February 13, 1927 to William and Vida Ashenbremer. Mariam
graduated from Wellston High School in 1945, and later married Billy F. Snell
on January 6,* 1946. They were married for 42 years, and parted by her
husband's death on August 19, 1988.
Mariam is survived by her only daughter, Denise Pott, and
two beloved granddaughters, Amy and Courtney Pott. Services: Funeral services will be held on Monday, August
10 at 11am at the Church of St. Michael and St. George located at 6345 Wydown
Blvd., Clayton, MO.
*Submitter's Note:
Ancestry.com gives 5 Jan 1946 on
the Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
Snyder,
Christena Snyder, nee Neely
Source: Grisell Funeral Home [Moundsville, West Virginia]; June 22, 2009
Snyder, Christena “Chris”, age 74 of Potomac Avenue, Moundsville, WV
died Monday, June 22, 2009 at home.
She was born October 11, 1934 in
Marshall County, WV the daughter of the late, Christopher and Sada Mercer
Neely.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Snyder; a brother, George Neely,
and two nephews, John Metz and Joseph Baker.
Survivors include a sister,
Patricia (Joseph) Metz of Moundsville; a brother, Jay (Mildred) Neely of
Ridgeley, WV; three nieces, Iris (Bobby) Baker of Moundsville, Kelly (Tim)
Wright of Cameron, and Christy Neely of FL; and a nephew, Joseph (Fran) Metz of
Moundsville.
Family will receive friends on
Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400
Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville where funeral services will be held on Thursday
at 10:30am with Wayne Cross officiating.
Interment in Rice Ridge Cemetery, Cameron, WV.
Sprong,
Marie Wood Sprong, nee Pope
Source: Shelbynews.com; 7 Jul 2009
Marie Wood Sprong, 95, of Shelbyville died Monday, July 6,
2009, at Ashford Place Health Campus.
Born June 27, 1914, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of
Earl C. and Mary E. (Richardson) Pope. She married Harrell Pete Wood, and he
preceded her in death in 1957.
Survivors include a daughter, Chree (husband, Charles)
Kysar of Greenwood; sisters, Jeanne (husband, Joe) Bergman of Indianapolis,
Paula Herod of Florida and Betsy Pope of Carmel; grandchildren, Dave, Doug and
Rebecca Kysar; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her parents ; a son,
Larry Pete Wood; and a brother, Earl E. Pope.
Mrs. Sprong was a lifelong resident of Shelby County and
attended Waldron High School.
She had been employed at KCL, Cinch Manufacturing, the
Garment Factory and Chase Furniture in Shelbyville. She also was a waitress at
the American Legion. She joined her sister as a professional photographer at
Paula's Studio in Indianapolis and later opened Sprong's Photography in
Shelbyville. She also was a teacher/manager of the former House of James Beauty
College in Shelbyville.
Mrs. Sprong was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and
life member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 70.
She loved the small farm where she raised milk cows,
turkeys and chickens and wore many hats throughout her life, all requiring long
hours of hard work to support two children; yet she never complained and met
each hardship with the strength and determination of a survivor, always
managing to find the joy in life and sharing that happiness with all who met
her. She will be remembered for her strength, generosity and warm loving heart.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Glenn E.
George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, with Father Leon Reuter officiating.
Burial will be in Lewis Creek Cemetery in Shelby County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South
Central Indiana in care of Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos
Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Online condolences can be sent to www.glennegeorgeandson.net.
Staggers, Lorain Staggers, nee Cronin
Source: as posted on the findagrave web site; April,
2009
CHESTER - LORAIN STAGGERS, 84, of Chester died at 3:50 a.m.
Monday, April 20, 2009, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy
illness.
Born July 29, 1924, in Newell, a daughter of the late Ben
and Alma Cronin, she was a homemaker, a member of the First Christian Church
and a lifetime area resident.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in
1994 by her husband, Carl Staggers, whom she married July 6, 1945.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Little of Chester, and a
son, Donald Staggers and his wife, Dee, of Weirton.
There are four grandchildren, Melissa Alexander and her
husband, William, Christina Staggers, Adam Staggers and Jonathan Dorsey.
There are three great-grandchildren, Brooke and Austin
Alexander and Kaleb Staggers.
She also was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Barnes,
and two brothers, Edward Cronin and Woody Cronin.
The Rev. Katrina Lewis of Westminster Presbyterian Church
is to conduct services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dawson Funeral Home, where
friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Burial is to be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Source: The
Intelligencer, Wheeling [West Virginia] News Register; 6 Jul 2009
STALEY, Karl P., 75 of Reader, WV, passed away on
Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home.
He was born
on May 4, 1934 in New Martinsville, the son of the late Leslie Clarence and
Vashti Pearl (Fluharty) Staley.
He was
a member of the Eight Mile Church of Christ. He was in the U.S. Army (Stationed
in Korea). He was a retired welder from Ormet.
Along with his parents, he was preceded
in death by two sisters, Wanda Lancaster and Imogene Fetty; two brothers, Jeff
and Richard Staley.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Etta Staley, a daughter, Anita Forrest and
her husband Ken of Cullman, AL., a brother, Bob (Marge) Staley of Middlebourne,
WV, three grandchildren, Drew, Kacy and Troy Forrest of Cullman, AL, and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends
will be received from 2-9 p.m. Monday at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, WV,
where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Interment in the Milburn Cemetery, Reader,
WV.
Stallings, Ruby M. Hall Stallings, nee Walters
Source: The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; 4 Apr
2009
Ruby M. Hall Stallings, 86, of Marietta passed away on
Friday, April 3, 2009, at Marietta Center & Rehabilitation surrounded by
her family.
Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Monday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home,
Marietta. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with family
present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Starr,
Edward M. Starr
Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 12,
2009
STARR, Edward M., 87, of Barnesville, Ohio, died
Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Emerald Pointe Nursing Home and Rehab.
He was born June 29, 1921 in Calais, Ohio, a son of
the late Otis and Mamie Carpenter Starr.
Ed was a kind, loving husband of 67 years, generous
and caring to his friends and family alike.
He was retired from Quinn Coal Company. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in the European
Theatre for three years and was a lifetime member of the Barnesville Veterans
of Foreign Wars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by twin sons Herbert and Hubert Starr, grandson Eric Wise, granddaughter Amy
Starr, sisters Waunita Marshall, Emma Brownfield, and Una Smith and brothers
Ural Starr, Gene Starr and Hubert Starr.
Surviving are his wife Georgianna Brownfield Starr,
whom he married on January 29, 1942, two daughters; Judy (Jerald) Wise, of
Cailis, Ohio, and Helen (J.K.) Larrick of Cambridge, Ohio, grandchildren Jayne
McPeek, Jorja Wise, John (Chris) Wise, Jill (Lars) Johnson, Chris (Mindy)
Larrick, Tony (Julie) Starr and Angela (Chris) Pack; great-grandchildren Jarod
McPeek, Erica Kuhn Dyar, Hannah and CeeJay Michel, Alyson, Taylor and Madison
Johnson, Spencer and Marcus Wise, Ashley Larrick Jones, J.R. Larrick, Alexis,
Abbey, Olivia Starr, Ethan and Emma Pack and Dante Corbett,
great-great-grandchildren; Hunter Templeton, Katelyn and Adien McPeek, Jase
Kuhn, Trey Larrick, sisters Waive Richardson, Lucille Dollison, Norma McCort
and his 104-year-old-aunt Laura Gibson.
Friends will be received 4-7 p.m. Sunday at
Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, Ohio, where
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Evangelist Pat Gampp officiating.
Burial follows in Calais cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the
Belmont County Council of Veterans of Foreign Wars at 10:45 a.m. Monday. Memorial
contributions may be made to West Main Street Church of Christ, 235 West Main
St., Barnesville, OH 43713 or the charity of the donors choice.
Steed,
Martha L. Steed
Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 13, 2009
STEED, Martha L., 86, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Ohio Valley Medical Center.
She was born October 8, 1922, in Stafford, Ohio, a
daughter of the late Newton Steed and Ethel Mae McMahon Steed.
Martha was a member of the Stafford United Methodist
Church and a home maker and she also delivered the Marietta Times for years in
the Stafford area.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by a brother, Cecil Steed.
Surviving are two sons, Lynn (Donna) Steed of Alabama and
Larry (Callie) Steed of Barnesville, Ohio; six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Friends will
be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702
East Main St., Barnesville, OH, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
with burial in Stafford Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Steinhoff,
Sylvia Jean Steinhoff nee Howell
Watters Funeral Home,
Sylvia Jean Howell Steinhoff, 70,
of the
She was born near
Sylvia was a homemaker and retired
from the Washington County Home,
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Harry Steinhoff on July 31, 2002 and an
infant son.
Surviving are one daughter: Julie
(Mike) Marshall of Rinard Mills, Ohio; two sons: Jack (Kautreena) Steinhoff of
Rinard Mills, Ohio and Joe (Brenda) Steinhoff of Cambridge, Ohio; two brothers:
Donald (Shirley) Howell and Vernon (Betty) Howell both of Rinard Mills, Ohio;
three sisters: Wilma (Paul) Holland of Canton, Ohio, Wanda Holland of Ashland,
Ohio and Connie Kanz of Mansfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Chad (April)
Steinhoff of Pickerington, Ohio, Eric (Sabrina) Steinhoff of Pataskala, Ohio,
Andrea (Chris) Downing of Cambridge, Ohio, Nichole (Adam) Armstrong of Norwich,
Ohio, Gabe (Tiffany) Marshall of Merrill Ridge Road, Abe Marshall, Jessica
Marshall and Ben Marshall all of Rinard Mills, Ohio and Daphney (Skylar) Brewer
of Merrill Ridge Road; eleven great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009 where funeral services will be held at 11:00
a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 with Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial will follow
in the
Stephens, Carl Lee Stephens
Grisell Funeral Home, Moundsville,
West Virginia, dated, January 23, 2009
Stephens, Carl Lee, I “Curley”, age 74 of Big Grave
Creek,
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict; serving his
country in the US Navy from December 2, 1951 to December 23, 1954; where he
earned the Korean Medal, the United Nations Medal, and the National Defense
Service Medal; a employee of Bayer Chemical Co. from which he retired on
September 15, 1996; a member of American Legion Post #3, Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 437, and Eagles Aerie 499, where he served as a trustee.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman; and was a horse
trader in his spare time for many years. He was a true American Patriot and for
7 years sponsored POW-MIA Recognition Days on his farm; which the Vietnam
Veterans nicknamed “LZ Cadillac Ranch”.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by a brother, John Henry Stephens, Jr.; and sisters, Barbara Ellen Stephens and
Helen Nora Cook.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Rae Tyler Stephens
with whom he was united in marriage to on March 2, 1956; six children, Beverly
Ann Yost of Moundsville, Betty Lynn (Kevin) Parr of Beallsville, Ohio, Carl Lee
Stephens, II of Moundsville, Belinda Rae (Mark) Carney of Moundsville, John
Harold Stephens of Moundsville, and Bettina Joy (Thomas) Pickering of Benwood;
two sisters, Mary Lou “Osie” Kelly of Marietta, Ohio, and Bertha Sue Riggs of
Moundsville; nineteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will
be held at a later date to be announced.
“I give you this one thought to keep, I am with you
still, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints
on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain, when
you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds
in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night, do not think of me
as gone, I am with you still, in each new dawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made
to Easter Seals,
Stillinger,
Ethelda Stillinger, nee Stalder
Source: The Adams County
Free Press, Corning, Iowa Thursday February 12, 2009
Ethelda Stillinger, 91, of Coralville, formerly of Brooks,
died on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center in
Coralville, Iowa.
Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Brooks
United Methodist Church. Pastor Lauri Greenlee officiated. Interment was in the
Brooks Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Ethleda's name. On-line
condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com
<http://www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com>.
Ethelda was born on May 24, 1917 in Brooks, Iowa to James
Clarence Stalder and Elsie Ethel Myers Stalder. She married Clyde Russel Stillinger on Dec. 25, 1936 in Bedford, Iowa. Ethelda lived in Brooks most of her life
operating the Brooks Greenhouse from 1961-1967. Ethelda then went to work for
the Corning School hot lunch program from 1968-1985.
Surviving Ethelda are her children Janet Squier of
Carlisle, Jane and husband Richard Tauchen of Coralville, and Ronald Stillinger
of Carson; seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, two step great
grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Clyde
in 1967; two brothers John Stalder and one as an infant; and nephew Dennis
Stalder.
Stoffer, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stoffer, nee
Runion
Source: The Review, [Alliance, Ohio]; April 23, 2009
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stoffer, age 81, of 272
Walnut St., Leetonia, passed away Monday evening at the Essex Nursing Center
following a short illness.
She was born Oct. 5, 1927, in East Liverpool, the daughter
of the late Everett A. and Georgia T. Hasselman Runion. She retired from the
Royal China Co. of both East Palestine and Sebring.
Her husband, Earl L. Stoffer, preceded her in death on
Sept. 17, 1997. They were married Dec. 16, 1945. She was also preceded in death
by a daughter, Gloria Franklin; a son, Ronald Stoffer; and a brother, Harry
Runion.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Sharon A. Parks of
Washingtonville; three sons, Michael E. Stoffer of Leetonia, Vaughn E.
"Rusty" Stoffer of Virginia and Mark D. Stoffer of Florida; 15
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and one
brother, Robert Runion of Sebring.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stark
Memorial with Rev. Bill Church officiating. Burial is in North Georgetown
Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements by
Stark Memorial, Salem, (330) 332-5139.
Straight,
Willard D. Straight
Intelligencer, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, August 2, 2009
STRAIGHT, Willard D., 73, of Paden City, W.Va., died
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at New Martinsville Health Care Center.
Willard was born September 18, 1935 in Paden City,
W.Va., the son of the late Mansel E. and Elsie Lallathin Straight.
He was a retired lab tech for Bayer, Naval Reservist
and member of Paden CIty Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by one brother, Russell Straight.
Surviving are a son, Craig Dean Straight and his wife
Paula, of Waldren, Ark., daughter Janet Lynn Pullen and her husband Mitchell,
of Fort Worth, Texas, three grandchildren; Matthew and Rebecca Pullen and
Austin Straight, great granddaughter Aubrina Arnold and a faithful companion,
his dog Molly.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday,
August 3, 2009 at Jarvis-Williams Funeral Homes, Paden City, W.Va, where
services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009 with Morris Hafley
officiating. Interment West Union Cemetery, West Union, Ohio.
Expressions of sympathy may be made online at
www.jarvisfuneralhomes.
Swallie,
Ronald Swallie
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
SWALLIE, Ronald, 79, of
Ronald was a retired steelworker at Abe Sebulsky
Steel, Inc. in St. Clairsville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Wilma Swallie; a son,
Ronald is survived by his companion, Sok Asbury; two sons,
Donald of Cincinnati and Ray of Beallsville; two daughters, Robin Jones of St.
Clairsville and Bonnie Allen of Bellaire; four brothers, Clausen, Jim, Don and
Richard all of Barnesville; a sister Darlene nine grand children and seven
great- grandchildren; as well as Nancy Asbury and Candy Stanley with whom he
resided.
Visitation will be Saturday from 4 p.m. until the time
of Ronald's funeral services at 6 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Interment will take place at a later date in
Swonger,
Mary G. Swonger nee Sulsberger
Watters Funeral Home,
Mary G. Swonger, 92, of the Bethany
Nursing Home,
Mary worked in various places as a
cook; was a 1935 graduate of
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Warfield; her second husband,
Thomas W. Swonger; two brothers, Luther L. and David D. Sulsberger; one sister,
Esther E. Hossman.
Surviving are one son: John Clifton
Mayfield of Monessen,
Friends will be received at the
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009 where funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2009 with Rev. Frank Lehosky officiating. Burial will
follow in the
Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Wednesday,
22 Apr 2009
Feb. 22, 1949 - Apr. 8, 2009
Bob is
survived by his wife, Roberta Koehl Tandy; sons, Brian Tandy and Michael (Cara)
Tandy; son, Jacob Koehl; step-sons, Chadd Koehl (Michelle) and Marty Koehl
(Monica) ; six step-grandchildren.
Parents, Dencil and Bill Tandy survive their son. Brother, Bill Tandy (Sonya); and sister,
Kathryn Tandy Groustra (John); seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild
also survive. A memorial service is
planned for April 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the 7th and 8th Christian Church, 2916
W. 30th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.
Contributions can be made to 7th & 8th Christian Church, the
Indianapolis Humane Society, or the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements: Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service.
Tarr, Patricia A. Tarr, nee Strosnider
Source: The Vindicator [Youngstown, Ohio] Tributes;
8 Sep 2009
Patricia A. Tarr, 67
AUSTINTOWN – There will be a memorial service at 5 p.m.
Wednesday at the Austintown Community Church for Patricia A. Tarr, 67, who
passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Patricia was born Jan. 26, 1942 in West Virginia, a
daughter of the late Dorsey and Linda (Wilson) Strosnider.
She had worked at Gray Drugs, and was a member of the Four
Mile Run Christian Church. She was an avid bingo player, loved going to casinos
and was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Patricia enjoyed conducting candle
parties, and loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed going to their
activities.
Her husband, Gerald Tarr, whom she married Oct. 1, 1959,
passed away June 27, 1991.
She is survived by two children, Jerry (Karen) Tarr of
Austintown and Cindy (Tom) Opatken of Austintown; stepdaughter, Geri Lee Neese
of Youngstown; nine grandchildren, Kristine, Larry, Tommy, Heather, Blaine,
Summer, Lynsey, Kendall, and Haley; a great-grandson, Landon; and many nieces
and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Patricia was preceded in
death by a stepson, Larry Tarr; a sister, Mary McKinstry; and two brothers,
Earl and Walter.
Contributions may be made to the Lane Funeral Home, 5797
Mahoning Ave., Austintown, OH 44515, to assist the family with funeral
expenses.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to
view this obituary and send condolences.
Taylor,
Floyd F. Taylor
Watters Online Obituaries,
Floyd F. Taylor, 88, of
He was born in Moss Run,
Floyd was a retired timber cutter; a U.S. Army veteran
of W.W.II.; a member of the Woodsfield Church of Nazarene,
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by one sister, Ethel Taylor; four brothers, Clarence Taylor, Elmer Taylor,
Irvin Taylor and Orrie Taylor.
Surviving are his wife, Esther Eileen Humphrey Taylor
whom he married January 12, 1946; two daughters:
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home,
37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday,
January 18, 2009 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday,
January 19, 2009 with Pastor Mark Deneen and Pastor Rodney West officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Taylor, H.
Dwight Taylor
Toothman Funeral Home,
Taylor, H. Dwight “Ozzie”, 87 of
Dwight was a retired employee of Consol Energy, a
member of the United Mine Workers, American Legion Post 366 at
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Gladys Williams Taylor; brothers, William “Bill” Taylor and Jim
Taylor; a sister, Ila Simmons and a step grandson, Chris Skelton.
He is survived by his wife Eula Skelton Taylor; a son
Charles “Lynn” Taylor and his wife Linda of Flushing; step sons, David Skelton
of Neffs and Don Skelton and his wife Becky of Sardis; a step daughter; Patty
Kocher and her husband Dan of Jacobsburg; brothers, Chuck and Cecil Taylor both
of California; sister, Betty Levengood of California; 2 grandchildren, 4 step
grandsons, 3 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home,
St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be
held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. Burial
will follow in
Thomas,
Emma Corrine Thomas, nee Keylor
Source: The
Jacksonville [Illinois] Journal-Courier; 29 Jan 2009 [online]
Emma
Corrine Thomas, 96, of Versailles, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan.
28, 2009, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling.
She was
born Oct. 16, 1912, in Versailles, the daughter of Russell and Mary Sandidge
Keylor. She married Everette Thomas on Dec. 20, 1932, in Mount Sterling, and he
survives.
Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker. She attended
Washington Grade School and graduated from Hersman High School. Mrs. Thomas was a member of a non-denominational
religion.
Survivors include her husband, Everette Thomas of Versailles; four
children, Eugene Thomas of Perry, Lyle Thomas of Meridianville, Ala., Lozelle
Thomas of Alabaster, Ala., and Irene Plunkett of Derby, Kan. One brother, Clyde
Keylor of Mount Sterling; one sister, Grace Martin of Lancaster, Calif.; eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive, along with 14 nieces
and nephews.
She was
preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ora Kauder and Dorothy Keylor;
and three brothers, Rollie, Ralph and Wayne Keylor.
Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Hendricker Funeral Home in
Mount Sterling. Burial will be at Hersman Cemetery, south of Mount Sterling.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may also
call from 8 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Condolences for the family may be left online at www.hendrickerfh.com.
The
Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
Thompson,
David Wayne Thompson, Sr.
Source: The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; Friday, 30
Jan 2009
David Thompson
Sr.
Chestnut Street
David Wayne Thompson Sr., 49, of Chestnut Street died
at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Hospice of South Central Indiana
Inpatient Facility.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
Calling will be from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral
home to David Wayne Thompson Memorial Fund.
Mr. Thomspson is survived by sons, David Thompson Jr. and Derek
Thompson, both of Columbus; brothers, Ronnie Thompson and Johnny Ray Thompson,
both of Columbus, Tommy Thompson of Taylorsville and Loyd Thompson Jr. of
Edinburgh; and sisters, Beverly Thompson of Indianapolis, Shirley Arterburn and
Kathy Ogle, both of Columbus and Becky Thompson of Taylorsville.
Tice, Franklin Robert Tice
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2009
Franklin Robert Tice, age 73, of Woodsfield, Ohio died
Saturday October 31, 2009 at Arlington Court, Upper Arlington, Ohio. He was
born in Washington County Ohio January 1, 1936 a son of the late Furel Tice and
Clara Hanlon Tice. He was a retired school administrator and educator for
Frontier Local School District and the Switzerland of Ohio Local School
District. He graduated from New Matamoras class of 1954, and was an alumnus of
the Ohio University and West Virginia University.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Janet Ensinger Tice
of Woodsfield, 3 daughters: Sherri (Brian) Easterling - Little Hocking, Ohio,
Susan Tice-Alicke (Mark) - Wilkesville, Ohio, Stacey Figuly -Lewis Center,
Ohio, Grandchildren: Alexei Alicke - Wilkesville, Ohio, Sidney Figuly - Lewis
Center, Ohio, Lena McCaslin -Woodsfield, Ohio, Kellie Easterling - Marietta,
Ohio.
Friends received from (2-4) & (6-9) p.m. Tuesday at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday November 4, 2009 with Alvin
Thompson officiating. Interment in the New Matamoras Cemetery, New Matamoras,
Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Nationwide
Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Tisher,
Virgil Tisher
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Virgil Tisher, age 79 of
Surviving are his wife Mary Lou (Gramlich) Tisher,
whom he married on October 7, 1950 on his 21st.birthday. Children and family
include Yvonne Amrine, Allison, Dustin, and Adrian Amrine, all of Cincinnati,
Barbara and Casey Duffy, Sarah and Christopher Duffy, all of Danville,
Kentucky, Brent and Kimberly Tisher, Cameron Tisher, of Lewisville, Ramsey and
Amy Tisher, of Massillon, Pamela and Don Longwell, Matt and Brian Longwell and
two great-grandchildren, all of Woodsfield.
He worked for
the River Gas Company in Woodsfield and owned Tisher Trees, a Christmas Tree
Farm on
Virgil was also an army veteran of the Korean War and
a VFW member. He enjoyed bowling at Monroe Lanes, playing euchre at the Moose,
pitching horseshoes and collecting old tools.
Friends will be received from 1 – 4 & 6 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Funeral Service 11 a.m. Tuesday January 27, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Frank Lehosky and Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.
Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Masonic Lodge Services 7 p.m.
Monday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Shriners Club.
Tomlin,
Hazel P. Tomlin nee Wilson
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
August 31, 2009
Hazel P. Tomlin, age 81, of Woodsfield, Ohio died
Saturday August 29, 2009 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
She was born
in Jacksonburg, West Virginia June 14, 1928 a daughter of the late Edward Alonzo
Wilson and Virchie Elizabeth Jackson Wilson.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church
of Woodsfield and later attended the Richfork Church of Christ. She worked as a
manager of the Goose Pond Country Club Scottsboro, Alabama, and had worked in
the cafeteria at Ormet Corp.
She was a member of Eastern Star and a former member
of the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club.
Preceded in death by her first husband: Charles
Lipscomb – 1959 and her second husband Clanton (Tommy) Tomlin – 2008. 2 grandsons:
Michael D. Kastrevec, and Luke Lee Arnett, 1 granddaughter: Liliana Oprea
Arnett, 3 brothers: Delbert, Elmer, and Virgil Wilson, 2 sisters: Leona and
Lucy Wilson.
She is survived by: 3 sons: Charles (Mary Ann) Tomlin
– Woodsfield, Ohio, Jerry W. Tomlin – Haines, Florida, Clanton W. (Tammy)
Tomlin – Simpsonville, South Carolina, 5 daughters: Glenda Tomlin – Newark,
Ohio, Vickie Williams – Gahanna, Ohio, Jayne (Vince) Circosta – Clarington,
Ohio, Cathy (Charles) Hill – Bryant, Alabama, Bambi Lynn (Blake) Arnett –
Greenville, South Carolina, 4 brothers: Bill, Paul, Edward, and Roy Wilson, 6
sisters: Bet Snyder, Wilma Pyles, Kate Ice, Velma Furbee, Beulah Underwood,
Betty Emery. 29 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.
Friends received from 5 – 9 p.m. Monday at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday September 1, 2009 with Minister Will
Montomery officiating. Interment in the North View Cemetery New Martinsville,
West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New
York, NY 10008- 0780.
Trembly, Gladys O. Trembly nee Oneacre
Grisell Obituaries,
Trembly, Gladys O., 87, of
She was born August 13, 1921 in
She was a retired
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Ramon D. Trembly; three sisters, Hazel May, Alma Poliuka, and
Wilma Oneacre; and a brother, Russell Oneacre.
Survivors include a son, Dale R. (Karen) Trembly; a
daughter, Judith A. (Frank) Hoyt, all of Hannibal; 5 grandchildren, Ramona
(Jason) Ackerman of Lewisville, OH, Frankie (Julie) Hoyt of Powhatan Point, OH,
Jason (Bree) Trembly of Durham, NC, Chris (Jennifer) Beam of Delaware, OH, and
Sean Beam of Lewis Center, OH; 9 great grandchildren, Taylor and Gage Ackerman,
Cory and Caden Beam, Adrian and Morgan, Jacob, Olivia and Samantha Beam.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Grisell Funeral
Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where funeral services will be held on
Saturday at 11:00am with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.
Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.
Truax, Daniel L. Truax
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 2009
Daniel L. Truax, 64, of Battle Creek, Michigan died Sunday,
December 27, 2009 at Laurels of Galesburg. He died from injuries suffered in an
automobile accident in the Dominican Republic while on a missionary trip for
Children's International in May 2006. He was born on February 2, 1945 in
Massillon, Ohio son of the late Harry and Alice (Cline) Truax. Dan graduated in
1963 from Woodsfield High School, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was employed by Ormet
Inc. of Hannibal, Ohio for 21 years retiring in 1986. He then worked for Thorns
Contracting of Bellaire, Ohio as a contracting supervisor for the construction
of Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. He married Susan J. (Taylor) Orns on June
16, 1995 in Battle Creek. Dan was a charter member of the Moose Lodge and the
EMS both in Woodsfield, Ohio. He was an artist and enjoyed working with wood,
including woodcarving.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Susan, of Battle Creek,
children, Robin L. (Blaine) Duncan, of Washington Court House OH; Daniel L.
Truax Jr., of Seattle WA; and Leah R. (Jeffrey) Ontko, of Marietta, OH;
step-daughters, Julie M. (Kurt) Haider, and Kristy S. Orns, both of Ceresco,
MI; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Truax, of Woodsfield, OH; a sister, Shelva
Briggs of Woodsfield, OH, and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother-in-law, Charles Briggs.
Dan had a very special hospice nurse, Jan Gramlich, who took
wonderful care of him and made his last year and a half much more comfortable.
The last year of care was given on her own time. She was there for Dan and his
family, answering her phone, and helping out day and night.
Friends will be received from 12 noon until time of Memorial
Service at 2 p.m. Saturday January 30, 2010 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home
100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Dan's honor may be
made online to www.CaringBridge.org or sent to CaringBridge, 1995 Rahn Cliff
Court, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55122-3401 or Hospice Care of Southwestern
Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Truex, Ray
E. Truex
Harper Funeral Home,
Ray E. Truex, 87, of
He was a retired natural gas
turbine operator, a member of the
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Dessie Powell and two brothers, Glenn and
Russell Truex.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years,
Edna Henthorn Truex; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Janet Truex of
Ronceverte and a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Vernon Adams of Sod, West
Virginia; two brothers, Leland Truex of Florida and William (Helen) Truex of
Michigan; a sister, Viola Varner of Marietta; five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Friday, March 27th from
noon until the time of the service at 2 PM at the Harper Funeral Home,
Beallsville with Ministers Tom Butterfield and Adam Blaney officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be in
Truex, Wanda
Truex nee Moore
Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, July
15, 2009
Wanda Truex, 85, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab
Center, formerly of Mellott Ridge, Beallsville, died Tuesday, July 14th,
2009 in the Center.
She was born April 20, 1924 in Belmont County,
a daughter of the late Roy and Leah Pugh Moore.
Wanda was a member of the Mellott Ridge Church of
Christ and the New Castle Homemakers.
In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, her brother,
Chester Moore, an infant brother, Chelsey, and her son-in-law, Casey
Stewart.
Surviving are her children, Marilyn (Bill) Miller of
South Amherst, Ohio, Cliff (Judy) Truex, Charlotte (Robert) Mobley, Loretta
(Jeff) Gallaher, and Lawrence (Susie) Truex, all of Beallsville; 11
grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, with one more due in the
fall.
Visitation will be Friday, July 17th, from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services
will be held Saturday, July 18th at 11 AM with Jeff Rich
officiating. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.
Utterback,
Robert Larry Utterback
Source: The Salem [Ohio] News; 14 Nov 2009
SALEM -- Robert Larry Utterback, 79, of Salem, died at 3:55
Thursday at Salem Community Hospital.
He was born on April 13, 1930 in Rimmerburg, [sic–Rimersburg]
Pa., the son of the late William Harvey and Irene Mae (Pratt) Utterback.
He retired in 1992 from Safety Services Inc. in Sandusky
where he was an inspector for 27 years.
He was currently working as a driver for Donnell Ford (fka Loudon
Ford) in Salem since 1994.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant during the
Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Vincent whom he
married on Feb. 15, 1958.
He is also survived by three daughters, Kathy Ann (David
E.) Byers of Salem, Brenda Sue (Terry) McClish of Leetonia and Peggy Marie
Steer of Cincinnati; a son, W. Vince (Susan) Utterback of Pickerington; eight
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
There will be a private family calling hours at the
Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen Funeral Home and funeral service held on Saturday with
the Rev. Richard Brendlinger officiating.
The Tri-State Burial Group will provide the military honors at Grandview
Cemetery on Saturday.
Vanfosson,
Donald R. Vanfosson
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
VANFOSSEN, Donald R., 80 of
Donald was retired from the Operating Engineers after
33 years of service; a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War;
a life member of the Barnesville Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled
American Veterans and the Barnesville American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Shirley Burdette VanFossen; sisters, Elsie and Lucille, and
brothers, Raymond, Fred, Russell and Earl.
Surviving are his wife, Irene Pierce VanFossen; a
daughter Redona (Richard) Truax; sons, Tim (Patricia) VanFossen and Mike
(Tammy) VanFossen; step daughters
Friends will be received Sunday, 4-8 p.m. at
Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home,
Vanwy,
Debra M Vanwy
(April 17, 1958 -
February 13, 2009)
Debra
M. Vanwy, 50, of 44512 S.R. 78, Woodsfield,
Surviving
in addition to her parents are her husband, Michael “Bull” Marling of the home;
one son: Ryan Vanwy of
Friends
will be received at the Watters Funeral Home,
Source: The McClure-Schafer Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta,
Ohio; 12 Aug 2009
Tony Douglas Venham, 52, of Belpre,
passed away at 9:30am on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at University Hospital in
Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on June 7, 1957, in
Marietta a son of Terry Douglas and Helen Dowler Venham. He was baptized in the Church of
Christ. Tony was a graduate of Warren
High School, Class of 1976.
He is survived by his mother, Helen
Venham of Marietta, 2 brothers: Toby
Venham of Belpre and Stoney Venham of Marietta, step daughter Goldie Butler,
step granddaughter Taylor Butler and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on
Friday at 2:00 pm at Barlow Central Cemetery with Dan Plum officiating. No calling hours will be observed. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is
assisting the family with arrangements and offers on line condolences for the
family at: www.mslfuneralhome.com.
Vinson,
David W. Vinson
Grisell Funeral Home,
Vinson, David W., age 50, of SR 78,
He was a machinist for Ken Brock Manufacturing.
Survivors include a son Andrew Vinson of Clarington, a
daughter Kasey Vinson of
Private services will be held at the convenience of
the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home,
Source: The Reporter-Times [Martinsville, Indiana];
23 May 2009
David Voland, 59
APRIL 3, 1950 -
APRIL 22, 2009
NASHVILLE - David Voland, 59, of Brown County, died at the
Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville April 22.
He was a Marine Corps veteran. Voland was a trader and collector of knives and guns.
Survivors include his mother, Mary I. Voland of Brown
County; sisters Janet Read of Beaver Dam, Ky. and Joyce Baushke of Brown County
and brother Scott Voland of Brown County.
A celebration of life service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
May 30 at his mother's home, 8406 Lick Creek Road in Morgantown.
Meredith-Clark Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Voland, Walter William "BILL" Voland
Source: The Green Valley [Arizona] News and Sun; Saturday,
January 2, 2010
May 23, 1934 - Dec. 27, 2009
Bill was born in Marion, Ind. to Walter and Margaret
Voland. He attended school in Jonesboro, Ind. before joining the U.S. Air Force
in June of 1952 at the age of 18. Bill retired in June of 1972 with the rank of
Sergeant. He served in Vietnam and Korea as well as bases in Michigan, Wyoming,
Davis Monthan in Tucson and Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix.
Upon retiring from the Air Force, he worked for many years
at Joske’s Department store in Phoenix. After moving to Green Valley in 1993,
he worked for his nephew, Tim Trosper of Green Valley Plumbing.
Bill was preceded in death by his father and mother;
brother Tom; and sister Veldah Trosper.
He is survived by Evelyn, his wife of 36 years; four
daughters Kim Gugliotta (Tim), Robin Ulmer, Toni Ryan (Bill) and Billie Byers;
stepdaughter Lori Pusztai (Jim); eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; two sisters Nancy Bessett
(Cosmo Saenz) and Joyce Epling; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was a member of The Optimist Club, the Green Valley Elks
#2592, American Legion Post #66, and the American Military Society.
Bill owned a stock car and raced wherever he was stationed,
winning many times. His passion up to his death was watching auto racing on TV.
He was an avid bowler for many years, and played a mean
shuffleboard game with the Villages. Another passion was playing cards. He was
a card shark. Whenever he sat in on a game, he won.
Bill was a master at repairs. He could weld, paint, plumb,
build bridges, and fix anything that was broken. We will miss him.
Memorial services will be at Green Valley Mortuary, 18751
S. La Canada, Green Valley on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to
The Optimist Club of Green Valley/Sahuarita P.O. Box 425, Green Valley, AZ
85622.
Wade, Harold
Lewis Wade
Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis, Ohio, dated, July 7,
2009
Wade, Harold Lewis, 77, of State Route 7, Sardis,
Ohio, died Monday, July 6, 2009 at home.
He was born October 18, 1931 in Wetzel County, WV, the
son of the late Clark and Nora Wright Wade.
He was a self-employed furniture refinisher; a member
of Sardis United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 760 in Hannibal, Ohio;
and a U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Connie Wade; two brothers, Delbert and Donald Wade; and a sister,
Carol Wade.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas (Diane) Wade of New Martinsville, WV and
David Wade of McMechen, WV; two brothers, Jerry and Duane Wade, both of New
Martinsville; three sisters, Margie Ward and Shirley “Jean” Wells, also of New
Martinsville, and Arlene Hamilton of Toronto, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. There will be no services at Harold’s request.
Wain, P.
Robert “Bob” Wain
Harper Funeral Home,
"Bob" Wain, 88, of the Woodsfield Nursing
and
He was a retired foreman at Ormet Corporation,
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death
by his son, John Wain, also by 12 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Margaret McCort
Wain, his children, Bill (Debbie) Wain of Beallsville and Melinda (Charles)
Fisher of Whitehall; seven grandchildren; Ian Wain, David Wain, Elaine Alleman,
Kayla Harman, Nicole Wain, Dana Decker and Rick Decker; 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7th from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where Masonic services
will be held at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April
8th at 11 AM at the
Wallace, Mary "Donnye" Wallace, nee Padgett
Source: FINDAGRAVE web site; 21 or 22 May 2009
Mary (Donnye) Wallace, 81, died in Tulsa on May 20, 2009.
Donnye was born on Feb. 11, 1928 in Missouri to James
Robert and Mildred (Beasley) Padgett. She married Warren B. Wallace in 1947 in
Gerard, KA. Donnye enjoyed sewing but her family was most important to her.
Her husband preceded her in death on July 13, 2005. Her
parents also preceded her in death.
Donnye is survived by her daughter, Regina Wallace-Fuller
and husband, Jack of Okmulgee, a son, Bob Wallace and wife Annette of Broken
Arrow,OK. Grandchildren; Trisha Bailey, Cameron Colt, Amy Wallace and Bryce
Wallace, eight great grandchildren, and two brothers; Cletus Padgett & Bob
Padgett both of Missouri.
Graveside services on Saturday May 23, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Arrangements ar under the direction of
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Online condolences can be made at www.mcclendon-winters.com.
Walter,
Helen Mae Walter nee Richardson
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
WALTER, Helen Mae, 83, of Clover Ridge,
Helen was married to Wayne T. Walter, who preceded her
in death, and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She and her husband raised
three daughters, Nancy (Randy) Boan of Armstrong Mills,
In addition to her parents and husband, she was
preceded in death by her brothers, Harry and James Richardson; sisters, Mary
Berka and Virginia Ockert; and two infant sisters.
Helen was a member of Grandview Christian Church near
her home on Clover Ridge, where she lived for 57 years. For the past two years,
she had resided at Westwood Landing in Woodsfield.
Family and friends will be received at Toothman
Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where services
will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Coffman officiating.
Burial will follow in
Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities
Fund for
Ward, Gerald E. Ward
Source: Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 2009
Gerald E. Ward, 78, of 47857 State Route 145, Lewisville, Ohio
died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.
He was born at Elgin, Illinois on November 21, 1930 a son of the late Wilbur
and Marie Anderson Ward. Gerald was a retired machinist and former owner of
Ward Mold and Machine, Lewisville, Ohio; a U.S. Army veteran serving during the
Korean War. He enjoyed farming, camping, traveling and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Alice Turney Ward on January 1, 2005.
Surviving are three daughters: Pam Griffith of Woodsfield,
Ohio, Sally PfaIzgraf of Woodsfield, Ohio and Laura Kuhn of Woodsfield, Ohio;
two sons: Gary (Carla) Ward of Woodsfield, Ohio and Mike Ward of New Matamoras,
Ohio; two sisters: Hazel Patsche of Canton, Ohio and Betty Braybon of Ravenna,
Ohio; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009
where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 with
Rev. Karen Binford officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery,
near Lewisville, Ohio.
Ward,
Karen Lynn Ward, nee Schmidt
Source: The Plain Dealer, [Wabash, Indiana];
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Karen Lynn Ward, 43, of Wabash, died at 9 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 31, 2009 at her home.
She was born May 27,
1966, in Hammond, to Bill and Sharon K. Schmidt.
Karen married Paul Ward in Plymouth, on April 29, 1989. She
was a 1985 graduate of Morgan Township High School. She loved her children and
enjoyed watching the fall leaves.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Ward; four children,
Paul Ryan Schmidt, Jordon Michael Schmidt, Ashlee Nicole Ward, and Jared
Franklin Ward, all of Wabash; two brothers, Billy Schmidt of Wisconsin and Lloyd
Schmidt of Knox; a sister, Kathy Riley of Leroy; and a granddaughter, Zoey
Schmidt of Wolcottville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral
Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m.
with Pastor Tom Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery,
Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is the American Diabetes Association.
The memorial guest book for Karen may
be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Warner,
Lewis L. Warner
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
September 9, 2009
Lewis L. Warner, 71, of 52636 Red Brick Road,
Summerfield, Ohio died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home.
He was born near Summerfield, Ohio on September 16,
1937 a son of the late Arza and Verna King Warner.
He was a retired laborer and farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by two brothers, Harrison Warner and Francis Warner; a step-son, Jamie Shreve;
a daughter-in-law, Angie Warner; a son-in-law, Bob Craft.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Carpenter Warner of the
home; three daughters: Deb (Doug) Cain of Summerfield, Ohio, Pam (Bill) Stephen
of Calais, Ohio and Lana (Ronald) Ash of Summerfield, Ohio; one son: Lewis L.
Warner, Jr. of Summerfield, Ohio; one step-daughter: Melissa (Arthur) Payne of
Greenwood, West Virginia; three step-sons: Lee (Rhonda) Shreve of Summerfield,
Ohio, Ned (Carrie) Shreve of Sarahsville, Ohio and Julian (Cindy) Shreve of
Summerfield, Ohio; one sister: Pearl (Harold) Stottsberry of Summerfield, Ohio;
a sister-in-law: Fredia Warner of Sarahsville, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; several
great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters
Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
September 10, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,
September 11, 2009 at the Warner Family Cemetery near Summerfield, Ohio.
Warner, Marilyn L. Warner nee Reed
Source: Brubach-Watters
Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio, dated, November 2009
Marilyn L. Warner, 73, of 101 North Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio
died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio.
She was born near Lewisville, Ohio on March 1, 1936 a daughter of the late Lela
Scott Reed. Marilyn was a retired seamstress and was a Methodist by faith. She
was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #221, Caldwell, Ohio and the
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #4721, Caldwell, Ohio. She also enjoyed quilting in her
spare time.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
step-father, Tom Reed; an infant son; a son, Richard Goodhart; son-in-law, Bud
Smithberger; a great granddaughter, Josie Childress.
Surviving are her husband, James C. "Peanut" Warner
whom she married on January 10, 1960; four daughters: Sandra (Steve) Carpenter
of Caldwell, Ohio, Jackie Smithberger of Sarahsville, Ohio, Cindy (Joe)
Frederickson of Caldwell, Ohio and Kim (Bob) Gerst of Lower Salem, Ohio; two
sons: Ronnie (Joyce) Warner of Caldwell, Ohio and Butch (Patsy) Warner of
Summerfield, Ohio; one daughter-in-law: Barb Goodhart of Summerfield, Ohio; two
brothers: Charles (Pauline) Reed of Jerusalem, Ohio and David (Carolyn) Reed of
Hilliard, Ohio; several brothers and sisters-in-law; 15 grandchildren; 9 great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home,
202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3,
2009 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4,
2009 with Frank Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery,
Summerfield, Ohio.
Source: The
Pioneer Press Doings [Chicago, Illinois]; from January 22 to January 29, 2009
George B. Washburn, age 96, of Burr Ridge. Beloved husband of
Thelma; loving father of Kenneth (Sally) and Gregory (Sarah); devoted
grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. He was preceded in death by his
first wife Doris, his sister Marion Fowler, and 3 grandchildren. George was
born in LaGrange on December 21, 1912, jokingly referred to as the
"Titanic Baby." He attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary and
graduated LTHS, Class of 1930. At age 18, George was the Director for The
LaGrange Cadets Boys Choir (sponsored by Hallowell & James). High School
graduation in 1930 found him in the midst of The Great Depression. He founded
LaGrange Letterpress Printing Co., and remained in the printing business for
over 50 years until his retirement from Washburn Graficolor at the age of 75.
He was active in several community civic activities including The Pet Parade.
George had a lifelong passion for the game of golf, beginning at the age of 10
and concluding with his final round at the age of 94. He was a 50-year member
of The LaGrange Country Club.
Visitation was Thursday, January 15 at Hallowell &
James Funeral Home; 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends met
Friday, January 16 at St. Isaac Jogues Church; 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale, for
Funeral Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia
Research Foundation appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500.
Watson, Ray "Bud" Watson
Source: The
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, West Virginia, dated, September 16,
2009
Watson, Ray “Bud”, 72, of Helen Street, New
Martinsville, WV, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Wetzel County Hospital, New
Martinsville.
He was born September 15, 1937 in Pine Grove, WV.
Bud was a graduate of Linsly Military Institute in
Wheeling, WV. He was a retired millwright with Carpenters Local #1755 in Parkersburg,
WV; the first and former employee of Ormet Corporation in Hannibal, Ohio; a
member of F.O. Eagles in Paden City, WV; Moose Lodge #931 New Martinsville;
American Legion #81 and Community Sportsman Club, both in Pine Grove, WV; a
U.S. Air Force veteran; and a Methodist by faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray M. and
Freda Wildman Watson Sr.
Survivors include two daughters, Tawney (James “Bo”)
Sizemore of New Martinsville, and Jodi Watson of Indiana; a son, David Watson
of New Martinsville; a sister, Patsy Montgomery of Rockledge, FL; five
grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Grimm of Bolivia, NC, Tyler (Lindsey)
Watson of Alamogordo, NM, Angela Sizemore of New Martinsville, Matthew Maty of
Wilmington, NC and Geordan Bates of Indiana; a great granddaughter, Lenieca
Grimm of New Martinsville; and 4 nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and
6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New
Martinsville, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00pm with
Pastor Bobby Thomas officiating and the Honor Guard conducting military
services.
Private interment in Northview Cemetery, New
Martinsville at the convenience of the family.
Weber,
Lavona Anne “Bonnie” Weber nee Dye
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October
3, 2009
Lavona Anne "Bonnie" Weber, 77, of 216
Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, October 3,
2009, at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born in Barberton, Ohio, on October 18, 1931,
to Harry Edwin and Hazel Evelina Hill Dye. Bonnie was a 1949 graduate of
Coventry High School.
She was a former librarian at the Woodsfield
Elementary School and a retired clerk for the former City Loan & Savings
Company, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Woodsfield, Ohio; a member of the Garden Club and also served as President of
the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 5109, Woodsfield, Ohio. In recent years, she
did volunteer work including the local food bank, women's center, and elementary
school. She was also a Sunday school teacher. Her hobbies were gardening,
reading, traveling, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Anne Wade of
Circleville, Alan (Wendie Wertz) Berry of Massillon, and Gene (Carolee Rafn)
Berry of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren Kate Wade (Jeremy) Addy of Burien, WA, John
Wade of Columbus, Allison Berry and Ashley Berry, both of Canal Fulton, Melissa
Berry of Charlottesville, VA, Stephen Berry of Winston-Salem, NC, and Eric
Berry of Roanoke, VA; great-grandson Preston Addy of Burien, WA; sister Dorothy
(Edward) Pavkov of Norton; aunt Marie Dye Hensel of Doylestown; husband Urban
W. "Midge" Weber of Woodsfield; step-sons Bill (Donna Dillon) Weber
of Jerusalem, Ed Weber of Woodsfield; step-grandchildren Jennifer Weber (Jeff)
Wise of Barnesville, Carly Weber (Jeremy) Evans of Galena;
step-great-grandchildren Ethan and Brody Wise, both of Barnesville, JJ and
Carson Evans, both of Galena and two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in
death by her father in 1969 and her mother in 1988.
There will be a Celebration of Life service at First
Presbyterian Church, Woodsfield with Rev. Susan Lehosky officiating on
Thursday, October 8, at 11 am followed immediately by a reception at the
church. There will be no calling hours or graveside service. Private inurnment
will be at Rings Mill Cemetery near Jericho, Ohio. Arrangements by the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Weber, Raymond K. Weber
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio,
dated, November 2009
Raymond
K. Weber, age 92, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday November 14, 2009 at
Barnesville Hospital. He was born February 6, 1917 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the
late Charles & Matilda Fisher Weber. He was a Printer by trade. Raymond was
a member and former Elder of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, Charter member
of the Mountaineer CB Radio Club, Longtime member of Center and Pomona Grange,
4-H Advisor for 29 years, former member of the Monroe County Fair Board,
Barnesville Area Coin Club, and the 0 R & W Club.
Preceded
in death by his wife: Mary E. Greenbank Weber - Dec. 13, 2005, 2 brothers:
Philip & Leighton Weber, and 3 sisters: Edith and Clara Weber and
Viola Henning.
He is survived by 1 son:
John (Katherine Gates) Weber - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1
daughter: Jane (Roger) Howard - Grove City, Ohio,1 brother: Urban Midge Weber -
Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 sister: Elizabeth (Betty)
Weber - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 grandchildren: Daniel Weber, Russell Howard, and
Audrey (Corey) Johnson. 2 great grandchildren: Allie & Faith Johnson.
Friends
received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Wednesday and from 10 am. until time of
Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Thursday November 19, 2009 at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Susan
Lehosky officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.
Memorial
contributions may be made to: O.S.U. Monroe County 4-H Endowment Fund, 101 N.
Main St., Room 17, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793, and or: Woodsfield Presbyterian Church,
409 East Church St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793, and or: Monroe County Agricultural
Society, P.O. Box 111, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Weber, Urban W. Weber
"Midge"
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio,
dated, November 2009
Urban
W. "Midge" Weber, age 90, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Thursday November
26, 2009 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He
was born in Woodsfield, Ohio October 20, 1919 a son of the late Charles &
Matilda Fisher Weber. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States
Postal Service. Midge had worked at the Wright Patterson Air Force base as an
aircraft mechanic prior to World War II. During World War II he was in the Army
Air Corp. on the Liberty Ship in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, receiving 4
Bronze Stars.
Preceded in death by his
first wife: Lois Jean Westerman Weber - 1974, and his second wife: Lavona A.
(Bonnie) Weber - 2009. 3 brothers: Raymond, Philip & Leighton Weber, and 3
sisters: Edith and Clara Weber and Viola Henning.
He
is survived by 2 sons: Bill (Donna Dillon) Weber - Jerusalem, Ohio, Ed (Vickie)
Weber - Woodsfield, 1 Sister: Elizabeth (Betty) Weber -
Woodsfield, 5 Grandchildren: Daina (Phil Sharples) Anderson -
Barrington, NH, Bill (Marcie) Anderson - Farmington, NH, Chris Anderson -Jacksonville, FL, Jennifer
Weber (Jeff) Wise - Barnesville, Carly Weber (Jeremy) Evans of Galena. 6 Great
grandchildren: Alex & Olivia Anderson both of Farmington, NH, Ethan &
Brody Wise both of Barnesville, JJ & Carson Evans, both of Galena. 3 Step children: Anne Wade -
Circleville, Alan Wendie Wertz) Berry - Massillon, Gene (Carolee Rafn) Berry -
Roanoke, Virginia, 7 Step-Grandchildren: Kate Wade (Jeremy) Addy - Burien, WA,
John Wade - Columbus,
Allison Berry & Ashley Berry,
both of Canal Fulton, Melissa Berry - Charlottesville, VA, Stephen Berry -
Winston-Salem, NC, Eric Berry - Roanoke, VA, 1 Step great grandson: Preston
Addy - Burien, WA.
Friends
received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Saturday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield,
Ohio where Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday November 29, 2009 with Rev.
Susan Lehosky officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.
Weckbacher, Sylvia I. Weckbacher nee Marshall
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
August 31, 2009
Sylvia I. Weckbacher, age 82, of Rinard Mills, Ohio
died Sunday August 30, 2009 at the Monroe County Care Center. She was born in
Monroe County Ohio June 1, 1927 a daughter of the late Winfield Marshall and
Blanche Blair Marshall.
She was a Member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of
Christ, member of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, and a
member of the Bethel Senior Citizens Group.
Preceded in death by her husband: Garald Weckbacher –
Nov. 2007, two brothers: Wilmer and Paul Marshall, 3 sisters: Freda Brett, Inez
Lindamood, and Janet Ayers.
She is survived by: 2 daughters: Bonnie (Bill)
Knowlton – Graysville, Ohio, Rita (Mark) Spence – Marietta, Ohio, 1 brother:
Carroll (Vera) Marshall – Louisville, Ohio, 2 sisters-in-law: Ruth Weckbacher –
Rinard Mills, Ohio, Bernice Marshall – Rinard Mills, Ohio, 3 grandchildren:
Missy Knowlton and fiancé Walter Dean, Keith (Danetta) Knowlton, and April
(Andy) Bresiger, 3 great grandchildren: Hunter & Emily Knowlton, Cole
Dilts, Several nieces and nephews.
Friends received from (3:30-9) p.m. Tuesday at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday September 2, 2009. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.
Wehr,
Marjorie E. Wehr nee Saffell
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
WEHR, Marjorie E. (Little Red Hen), 80, of
Marjorie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a
homemaker for many years. She loved to play bingo, and was a member of the St.
Clairsville, VFW.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by a sister, Mary Kostelia.
Surviving are her husband, Vernon; daughters, Becky
(Darryl) Hughes of Cambridge, Ohio, Barbara (Ryan) Fair of Akron, Ohio, and
Rose (Dale) Brothers of Baltimore, Ohio, sons, William R. (Nancy) Wehr of
Newport, Ind., Francis (Christie) Wehr of Lafferty, Ohio, David (Lisa) Wehr of
Butlerville, Ind., nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; brothers,
Willard (Joyce) Saffell of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Larry (Barb) Saffell of
Belmont, Ohio.
Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at
Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home 702 East Main
Wehr,
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
WEHR,
Vernon was a Protestant. He and Marjorie enjoyed their
CB radio friends, and attending auctions together.
He was retired from North American Coal Company 1 Mine
of Powhatan; was the former vice president of the Powhatan Local UMWA; chairman
of the safety committee, and active with the UMWA throughout his career.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Marjorie Saffell Wehr; sister, Helma Stephen; brothers, Curtis,
Donnie and William Wehr.
Surviving are daughters, Becky (Darryl) Huges of
Cambridge, Ohio, Barbara (Ryan) Fair of Akron, Ohio, Rose (Dale) Brothers of
Baltimore, Ohio; sons, William R. (Nancy) Wehr of Newport, Ind., Francis
(Christie) Wehr of Lafferty, Ohio, and David (Lisa) Wehr of Butlerville, Ind.;
nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildre; sisters, Eva Mae Brown of Warren,
Ohio, Janet Stump of Fla., Norma Lee Schweikert of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Bernice
Moore of Barnsville, Ohio, Beverly Legg of Sugarcreek, Ohio, Velma Neuhart of
Calais, Ohio; brothers, Freddie Wehr of Columbus, Ohio, Lawrence Wehr, Norman
(Diane) Wehr and Roger (Judy) Wehr all of Barnesville, Ohio.
Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at
Kellly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home 702 East Main St., Barnesville, OH where
services will be held Friday 11 a.m. with burial in
Welch,
Gregory Paul Welch
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, West Virginia,
dated, August 27, 2009
Welch, Gregory Paul, 52, of State Route 7, Sardis, Ohio,
formerly of New Martinsville, WV, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Wetzel
County Hospital, New Martinsville.
He was born June 16, 1957 in New Martinsville.
He was an employee of Advance Auto in St. Marys, WV; and
formerly employed at Wells Eakin Company as an upholsterer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Ruth
Steel Welch; and an infant brother, James Edward Welch.
Survivors include his father, Orie Welch of New
Martinsville; a sister, Linda (Bruce) Johnson of Sistersville, WV; a niece,
Angela (Scott) Cooper and a nephew, Aaron (Anissa) Bohrer, both of Paden City,
WV; four great nieces and nephews, Seth and Lindsay Bohrer and Hope and Nate
Cooper; and a special friend, Sherri Duncan.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and
6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New
Martinsville, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00am with
Rev. Russell Whitener officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.
Wells,
Eugene S. Wells
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
WELLS, Eugene S., 93, of
Eugene was retired from the Monroe County Soil and
Water Conservation Office; a Methodist by faith; a US Army Veteran of WWII,
where Eugene fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient;
was a past director of Woodsfield Savings Bank; a charter member of the Rolling
Hills Ruritan Club; a former president of the Monroe County Agriculture
Society; and a member of the Farm Bureau; American Legion; and the Ohio Valley
Cattlemans Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his first wife, Mary Louise Gallagher Wells; sisters, Mary Harper and Lela
Kirksey; and a brother, Doris Wells.
Surviving are his wife, Eileen Oliver Wells; a
daughter, Melba Ann (Scott) Fraley of Grove City, Ohio; a son, Mark (Delores)
Wells of Jerusalem; stepchildren, Tilly Wells, Sharon (Bill) Davis, Debbie
(Jack) Crum, and Richard (
Friends will be received Friday, from 2-4 and 6-9
p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, where
services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., with Paul Ferguson officiating.
Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. Belmont County Council Veterans
of Foreign Wars will have Military honors Saturday 1:45 p.m.
Wells, Gary
L. Wells
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, West Virginia,
dated, July 21, 2009
Wells, Gary L., age 49, of S. Third Avenue, Paden
City, WV, died Monday, July 20, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born June 1, 1960 in Glen Dale, WV.
He was a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Robin Wells; his mother,
Nancy (Roy) Greathouse of New Martinsville; his father, Clarence (Barb) Wells
of Moundsville; a son, Joshua Otto of Paden City; a step-son, Justin Hodge of
Paden City; four daughters, Shelva Gebhard of Wheeling, Nancy Otto of
Moundsville, Tasha Richard and Tia Wells, both of Benwood; a step-daughter,
Amanda Barker of Moundsville; seventeen grandchildren; four brothers, Harvey
(Denise) Wells of Sistersville, John Lester Wells of Wheeling, Steve Wells of
Paden City, and Chad Wells of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; and his best
friends, Bill Hill and Jack (Lori) Gilmore, all of Moundsville.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 11am
until time of funeral service at 1pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory,
751 Third Street, New Martinsville, with Rev. Andrea Brownlee officiating.
Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Whelchel,
Earl James Whelchel, Jr.
Source: www.LooseFuneralHomes.com; Jan 2009
Anderson -- Earl James Whelchel Jr., 83, Anderson, passed
away January 13, 2009 at his residence suddenly. He was born February 3, 1925
in Kokomo, Indiana, and resided in Anderson most of his life. Earl served his
country in the US Army from 1943-1945 during WWII. He retired from Delco Remy
Division of General Motors after 37 years of service. He was a member of New
Horizons United Methodist Church; 32nd degree member of the Solar Masonic Lodge
#734 F. & A.M.; Solar Chapter Order of Eastern Star #604; Mural Temple
Shrine; Madison County Shrine Club; Madison County Voiture #510 40 & 8; VFW
Post #266; American Legion, Social Unit; and Eagles Lodge. Earl was an avid
Anderson basketball fan and was involved with the Booster's Club. He was a
season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He is survived by his daughters, Diane L. & husband
Rev. Roger Crouse of Berry, Kentucky and granddaughter, Megan Crouse and Kathy
Jo & husband Jackie Smith of Jacksonville, Florida; brothers, Arthur
Whelchel of Kentucky and Howard A. & wife Shirley Whelchel of Kentucky;
step-sons, Steve & wife Arlene Herkomer of Pendleton and King & wife
Dianne Herkomer of Anderson; step-daughter, Mary & husband Richard Ulisky
of Dayton, Ohio; grandson, John Hartley; great grandchildren, Adam Hartley and
Erica Hartley and several other great grandchildren; nephews, Shane and Kyle
and several other nieces and nephews and his dog, Wizard.
He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Margaret M.
Whelchel who passed away March 1, 1992; son, Rolland Hartley; daughter, Sue
Etta Hartley; 2nd wife, Evelyn Cotton Whelchel who passed away March 17, 2007;
parents, Earl James Whelchel Sr. & Helen Burton Whelchel; granddaughter,
Donna Kay Downey;Great Grandchild, Tasanay J. Smith and sister, Betty Walsh.
Visitation will be from 2-6:00 PM on Sunday, January 18,
2009 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W.
53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:30 AM,
at the funeral home, south chapel, with Rev. Steve Holdzkom officiating. Burial
will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. A Masonic service will be held at
4:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2009 and Military graveside rites will be by the
VFW. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com
Wiley,
Elizabeth Ann Wiley
Times Leader, Martins Ferry,
WILEY, Elizabeth Ann passed away on Sunday, December 28,
2008.
She graduated from
Having been raised in the Baptist tradition,
Elizabeth subscribed to the Christian belief that we
should respond to God's call to actively use our time, talents and money in
ministries and to perceive all human beings as brothers and sisters. When
In addition to her parents,
Elizabeth is survived by her siblings, Arthur Wiley
and his wife, Kim, of Oklahoma City, Okla., John Wiley and his wife, Dorothy,
of Capital Heights, Md., Thelma Wiley-Bowles and her husband, Destin, of
Chicago, Ill., Christina Wiley-Randolph and her husband, Alexander, of Temple
Hills, Md., Andrew Wiley, and Verla Wiley, both of Temple Hills; and a host of
nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends will be received on Saturday, January 3 from
10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral
Homes and Crematory,
Willoughby, Edward J.
Willoughby
Source: The La Porte County [Indiana] Herald-Argus -
Friday, June 5, 2009
Feb. 8, 1957 - June 3, 2009
Mr. Edward Joseph Willoughby, 52, of Fish Lake, died at
11:46 a.m., on June 3, 2009 at the scene of an accident.
Mr. Willoughby was born Feb. 8, 1957 in La Porte, to
Raymond and Madaline (Smith) Willoughby.
He was engaged to
Paula (Wolff) Dicus and was previously married to Roxsana Willoughby .
Mr. Willoughby was a diesel mechanic/cryogenic technician
for Praxair, La Porte.
He was a member of Fish Lake American Legion 400, (Sons of
American Legion) enjoyed hunting, horseshoes and loved his family and friends.
He leaves behind one daughter, Tabatha L. Willoughby of La
Porte, two sons, Edward L. and Michael R. Willoughby, both of Fish Lake; seven
grandchildren; fiancee, Paula (Wolff) Dicus of Fish Lake; ex-wife, Roxsana
Willoughby of La Porte; two sisters, Rose Kneifel of La Porte, Patty (Larry)
Williamson of Fish Lake; three brothers, Raymond Willoughby of La Porte, Harry
Salzer of Century, Fla., Danny Salzer of La Porte and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by his parents and grandparents.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2008 [sic--2009]
at 11:00 a.m. at Essling Funeral Home, with Rev. Ronald Devenport officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 to 11 a.m. at
Essling Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Saturday, following
the service. The family asks that all attendees wear casual clothing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Edward
Willoughby in the care of Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, IN
46350. Arrangements are being handled by Essling Funeral Home.
Friends and family may sigh their condolences at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.
Wilson,
Rita Mae Wilson, nee Akins
Source: The Morning Sun; Posted Nov. 28, 2009
MINDENMINES, Mo. —
Rita Mae Wilson, age 68, of Mindenmines, passed away
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following a
long illness.
Rita was born February 19, 1941, at Eagle Grove, Iowa, one
of the ten children of Marlon and Vera Mae (Beireis) Akins. She was married to Donald Eugene Wilson for
27 years before he preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Marie
Perryman; two brothers, Roy and Billy Akins; and a grandson, Donald Wayne.
In addition to being a homemaker, Rita was a child care
provider in her home for many years.
She was a member of Mindenmines Christian Church and had been an active
volunteer in her community.
Survivors include her companion of 14 years, Jack Kelsey; a
son and daughter-in-law, Don & Mindy Wilson, Lamar; two daughters, Sherriee
& husband Gary Simpson, Sheldon, and Velda Wilson of the home; four
brothers, Richard, Robert, Michael and Wayne Akins; three sisters, Judy Marko,
Betty Lawson, and Patricia Hilz; three grandchildren, Misty Greene, Casey
Wilson, and Colton Wilson; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
November 30th, at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar where the family will receive
friends from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Lake Cemetery in Lamar.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to American Cancer Society or charity of the donor’s choice, in care
of Daniel Funeral Home.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Winkler,
Harold F. Winkler
Grisell Funeral Home,
Winkler, Harold F., 87, of
He was born November 16, 1921 in
He was a retired maintenance storeroom employee of
Conalco in
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, E. Merle Winkler; and three brothers,
Survivors include a son, Gary (Kathleen) Winkler of
Marshall, VA; a daughter, Mary (Ron) Sebring; and a brother, Wesley Winkler,
both of
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of
the family. Interment in
Source: The [Indiana] Post Tribune - July 16, 2009
ROBERT G.
WITHAM
Age 60 years, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on July
14, 2009. Dykes Funeral Home.
Witten,
Sally Sue Witten
Times Leader,Martins Ferry,
WITTEN, Sally Sue, 84, of
Sally was a graduate of
She was a member of the
She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge
Bernard G. and Esther (Parson)
Survivors include her sister, Jane (Robert) Peterseim;
sister-in-law, Margery Witten; nieces, Susan Witten (
A Memorial Service will be held at the
Woodell, Jeffrey D. Woodell
Source: Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 2009
Jeffrey D. Woodell, 51, of 284 Holiday Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio
died Friday, November 20, 2009 at his home. He was born at Barnesville, Ohio on
October 10, 1958 a son of Carolyn Edington Gray who survives of Woodsfield,
Ohio. Jeffs love of politics led him to accept the position as the first
Village Administrator of Woodsfield, Ohio. He also operated many businesses,
volunteered endless hours to civic groups and the youth of Monroe County. Jeff
was the founder and first President of the Sideliners football boosters, Monroe
County Youth Soccer, River Youth Football and Goalkeepers Soccer Boosters. He
started the high school soccer program at Monroe Central High School,
Woodsfield, Ohio and was their first Head Coach. Jeff was a member of the
Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Woodsfield Kiwanis Club, Monroe County
CIC, Woodsfield Village Council and was an avid Ohio State fan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and
Helen Nixon who raised him.
In addition to his mother, he leaves behind his wife of 24
years, Jenny Woodell; his four children: Jeffrey Woodell and Timothy Woodell
both of Woodsfield, Ohio; Ashley and Reagan Woodell both of the home; one
sister: Teresa Gray of St. Clairsville, Ohio; one brother: Kevin Gray of
Woodsfield, Ohio; one aunt: Nancy Hastings of Woodsfield, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, November
23, 3009 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24,
2009 with Pastor Greg Fish officiating. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday,
February 22, 2009
Woodring, William J.age 83, Thursday, February 19, 2008. [SHOULD BE 2009.] Dear husband of the
late Marilyn Woodring; dear father of Keith (Laura) Woodring; grandfather of
Miles and Sam Woodring; brother of Kenneth (Betty) Woodring; dear uncle and
friend. William was a World War II Marine Corp Veteran, a member V. F. W. Post
# 4105 and American Legion Post #444.Services:Visitation 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon,
Tuesday, February 24 at HUTCHENS MORTUARY, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant. Funeral
Service at 12:00 noon Tuesday. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pathway Community Hospice.
Wright, Paul
S. Wright
Marietta Times,
Paul S. Wright, 69, of
Paul was a retired mechanic from Family Ford, a member
of Moose Lodge 1823 in
He is survived by sons, Ricky Lee Wright (Kathy) of
New Matamoras, Ray Wright of Salem, W.Va., and Randy Wright of Marietta; a
daughter, Melinda Dawn Wright of Marietta; grandchildren, Misty Little (James)
of New Matamoras, Eric Wright of Marietta, Paul Wright of New Matamoras, Austin
and Megan Wright, both of Marietta, and Macey Wright of Bismarck, N.D.; and
numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death
by a son, Russell Ervil Wright (Jan. 9, 2005); a grandson, David Eric Wright; a
brother; and two sisters.
Services will be Thursday (Jan. 8) at 11 a.m. at
Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel,
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Thursday, September
3, 2009
YANTIS
James R. Yantis, age 57, born March 7, 1952, passed
away August 31, 2009. He is preceded in death by father Robert Stewart,
brothers Bruce Yantis and Donnie Collins. Survived by daughter, Sabrina (Glenn)
Canterbury; sons, James Robert Yantis (Arron Medlin) and Brandon Nolan; mother,
Betty Stewart; sister, Sara (Chuck) Neff; grandchildren, Whitney, Jessica,
Brittany, Glenn II Canterbury, and Matiah Yantis; great-grandchildren, Collin
and Kendall Canterbury; two special step-kids; many nieces, nephews. He was
loved and will be missed by many friends and family. Friends may call Friday
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., where
funeral service will be Saturday 9:30 a.m. Pastor John Palmer officiating. Interment
Sunset Cemetery.
Yarnall,
Willis Yarnall
CampbellPlumlyMilburn Funeral Home,
YARNALL, Willis 79, of
He was born August 22, 1929 near
Willis was a member of the Somerton
Church of Christ; an Army Veteran of the Korean War; Board Member of the
Switzerland of Ohio Water Dist., and Board Member of the Somerton Cemetery
Assoc.
He was a member of the Somerton Fire
Dept. for 50 years, of which he served as EMT and Fire Chief from 1973-1979.
He was retired manager of Monroe Auto
Parts of Woodsfield for 25 years and a member of the Monroe Miserable Misfits
Camping Club.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded by a grandson, Kyle.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years,
Patsy (Froehlich) Yarnall; sons, Bruce Yarnall of Washington, D.C., Brian
(Carla) Yarnall of Barnesville and Brent (Robin) Yarnall of Zanesville;
daughter, Brenda (Michael) Baker of Massillon; sister, Mary (Vernon) Roop of
Florida; brother, Marvin (Donna) Yarnall of Louisville, Ohio; grandchildren,
Tony, Christian, Bailey and Duncan Yarnall, Taylor, Kori and Clay Baker, and
Jessica (Charles) Byers and great-grandson, Braxton Byers.
Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and
service 1 p.m. Saturday at Campbell- Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N
Chestnut St., Barnesville, OH with Ev. Kim McFarland officiating. Burial
follows in
Ybarguen, Mari Elizabeth Ybarguen, nee Lang
Source: The Long Beach [California] Press-Telegram -
Thursday, December 10, 2009
YBARGUEN, Mari Elizabeth Lang (91) passed away Dec. 5, 2009 in
Fallbrook, CA. She was born Dec. 10, 1917, in South Dakota, and grew up in Twin
Falls, Idaho. She raised her family in Long Beach, CA, where she was a member
of the El Dorado Women's Golf Club. She will be greatly missed by her children,
Sunni Popp, Jack Ybarguen, and Crissi Fergus; nine grandchildren; 16 great
grandchildren; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Louis, in 1997. Memorial services Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11:30am at the Mission
San Luis Rey.
Yoho, Jack
D. Yoho
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio,
dated, May 13, 2009
Jack D. Yoho, age 66, of Newton Falls, Ohio formerly
of Woodsfield died Wednesday May 13, 2009 at St. Joseph Health Center Warren,
Ohio. He was born July 25, 1942 in Woodsfield a son of the late Everett Yoho
and Martha Reeves Yoho.
He was the Owner-Operator of the Trumbull County Auto
Supply – NAPA in Warren, Ohio. Jack was in the National Guard Army Reserve and
attended the Woodsfield Free Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by 1 sister: Geraldine Harmon, 1
brother-in-law: Clarence Huntsman.
He is survived by 3 brothers: Bob (Ruth) Yoho –
Woodsfield, Bill (Shirley) Yoho – Woodsfield, Richard (Marsha) Yoho –
Woodsfield, 1 sister: La Donna Huntsman – Woodsfield, Several nieces, nephews
and his dog Blake.
Friends received from 2 – 4 & 7- 9 p.m. Friday at
the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday May 16, 2009 with Minister Gregory
Fish officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.
Source: The Charleston [West Virginia] Gazette
[genealogybank.com] - Friday, October 23, 2009
David B. Yoke, 62, of Clarksburg, formerly of South
Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the United Hospital
Center.
He was born in Clarksburg, on Oct. 11, 1947, a son of the
late Rexal B. Yoke and Cleta M. (Corder) Yoke.
He is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Alan L.
and Shirley Yoke of St. Albans and Kevin S. Yoke of Morgantown; two nieces,
Allison M. Fisher and her husband, Jeremy of St. Albans and Sara J. Yoke,
serving overseas; and great-nephew, Brett Fisher.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Davis-Weaver
Funeral Home, Clarksburg, with Pastor Pamela Moore presiding. Interment will be
in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Friends
will be received two hour prior to the service.
Yontz, Dale L. Yontz
Source: Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 2009
Dale L. Yontz, 72, of 45534 Sugartree Road, Woodsfield, Ohio
died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care
Center, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born near Lewisville, Ohio on March 8, 1937 a
son of the late William and Nellie Ritterbeck Yontz.
Dale was a retired laborer and farmer; a member of St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio; a 51 year member of the Laborers
Union Local 639, Marietta, Ohio. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his
spare time.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Sandra Reich Yontz; two brothers, Joseph Yontz and Ronnie Yontz; three
sisters, Leona Michel, Thelma Hohman and Bertha Michel.
Surviving are four sons: Mark (Jane) Yontz of Antioch, Ohio,
Jeff Yontz of the home, Michael Yontz and fiance Lora Cox of Lewisville, Ohio
and Doug (Jeannie) Yontz of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: Raphael (Rita) Yontz
of Jerusalem, Ohio; two grandchildren: Megan and Carley Yontz; a special
friend: Gertrude Burkhart of Norwich, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Friends
will be received at the Wafters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,
Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009.
Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio
with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the St.
Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville,
Ohio 43701. Vigil services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home.
Young,
Franklin Dewayne Young, Sr.
Grisell Funeral Home, New Martinsville, West Virginia,
dated, March 14, 2009
Young, Franklin Dewayne Sr., “Uncle
Frank”, of Leng Archer Road, Sardis, Ohio, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.He was born March 16, 1941 in New
Martinsville, WV, the son of the late Ralph and Ida Quinn Young.
He was a retired heavy equipment
operator for the Wetzel County Landfill; a U.S. Army veteran, and a Protestant
by faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
brothers, Glen, Floyd, Emery, and Harley Young; and a sister, Gladys Burnside.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Young; three daughters,
Sharon Anderson of
Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11am until time
of funeral service at 1:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory,
Zonker,
H. George Zonker
Watters Funeral Home,
H. George Zonker, Jr., 83, of
George was a retired employee of East Ohio
Gas Company; a former police officer for the Village of
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Motter and Lillian Fox; seven
brothers, Pete, Roy, Wilford, John, Derrel, Ray and Robert Zonker.
Surviving are his wife, Wanda V. Bertschy
Zonker whom he married on September 5, 1948; four daughters: Karen Robbins and
Steve Ogle of Woodsfield, Ohio, Annette (Patrick) McMillen of Columbus, Ohio,
Connie Isaly of Florence, Alabama and Janet (Joe) Reed of Woodsfield, Ohio; one
son: Harry (Jill) Zonker of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one brother: Kenneth
Zonker of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren: Heather (Brent) Dick, Jessica and
Dana Isaly, Ryan McMillen, Hannah and Megan Zonker; two great grandchildren:
Alexis and Brandon Dick.
Friends will be received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, March 13, 2009 with Chuck Schultheisz and Keith Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in the
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