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Earley, Loretta Priscilla Earley nee Talbot

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 30, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - Loretta Priscilla Earley, 81, of New Matamoras died Wednesday (May 28, 2008) at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. She was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Clarington to Upton and Ella Lehman Talbot.

She was a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ. She was also a 50-year member of Matamoras Chapter 261, Order of Eastern Star, and a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau. She enjoyed farming, riding her four-wheeler and spending time with her family.

She was married to Floyd Eugene Earley Sr. on June 11, 1946. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1999.

She is survived by two sons, Floyd E. (Tonya) Earley and Ronnie Lee (Crystal) Earley, both of New Matamoras; and five daughters, Donna Jean (Kenneth) Taylor of New Matamoras, Barbara Jesse Deem of Belpre, Ohio, Bonnie Mae (Charles) Cline of Ashland, Ohio, Sandra Sue (Jamie) Binegar of

Newport, Ohio and Connie Priscilla (Greg) Merckle of New Matamoras. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Floyd Talbot of Rittman, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Eugene Earley Sr.; a grandson, Tyson Gregory Merckle; four brothers, Ira, Dorly, Carl and Oscar Talbot; and four sisters, Hazel Schindler, Dola Luikart, Dora Starkey and Alberta Oblinger.

Her wishes were for a private family graveside service which will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery with Tim Fleeman officiating. There will be no visitation. Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras is in charge of the arrangements. Send online condolences to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Edgell, Joshua Brent Edgell

Grisell Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, July 20, 2008

Edgell, Joshua Brent, age 28, of Benwood Road, Sardis, died Friday, July 18, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital. He was born June 19, 1980 in Sistersville, WV, the son of Joe and Pam Edgell of Sardis.

He was an employee of Sprouse Aluminum.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Simon and Helen Edgell.

In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister Kristy (Alex) Kish of Rittman, Ohio, two brothers Ryan and Jesse Edgell both of Sardis, maternal grandparents George and Ellen Powell of Sardis, several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews including Uncle Gene, Uncle John, Uncle Allen, and Uncle Junior.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am with Rev. Frank Conley officiating.

Interment in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Eisengart, Robert G. "Ike" Eisengart, Sr.

Source:  The Pittsburgh [Pennsylvania] Tribune-Review  - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Eisengart  Sr.,  Robert  G.  81

        Robert G. "Ike" Eisengart Sr., 81, of Brentwood, died Friday, May 9, 2008, after a long illness. Robert was born Oct. 12, 1926 and raised in Mt. Oliver. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II, was a maintenance supervisor for J&L Steel for more than 30 years and worked Metaltech for seven years.

        He was preceded in death by children Larry Eisengart and Lori and Thomas Sember.

        Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Marie; children, Robert G. Jr. (Paula) and David (Patricia) Eisengart and Deborah Sember; grandchildren, Jenny, Kyle, Michael, Sharon, Grace, Brian, Lisa and Robert; seven great-grandchildren; brother, William Eisengart, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and former daughter-in-law, Carole Sobek.

        Friends received from 4 until an 8 p.m. service Monday in the STEPHEN  D. SLATER  FUNERAL  HOME, 1701 Route 51, Jefferson Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.

 

Ellsworth, William “Bill” Ellsworth

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, February 18, 2008

ELLSWORTH, William “Bill,” 91, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday February 17, 2008. Bill was born October 16, 1916, in Bergholz, Ohio.

He was retired from the Ormet Corporation, and Construction Workers Union No. 809, Steubenville, Ohio. He was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Bellaire; and Masonic Lodge No. 181 F&AM of Bridgeport, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Von Zella Ellsworth.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Bertie Von Harding Ellsworth; three sons, William B. (Diana) Ellsworth of Bridge port, Robert B. (Diane) Ellsworth of Bellaire, and Robert Spencer of Virginia; three grandchildren, Renee L. Ellsworth, Cory F. Ellsworth and Daryl L. Ellsworth, four great- grandchildren, Dayshaud Ellsworth, Dominique Ellsworth, Demetrius Ellworth, and Corin Ellsworth; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio, and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Robert. B. Ellsworth officiating.

Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pilgrim rest Baptist Church. Condolences may be made to the family at www. altmeyer.com.

 

Emery, Orlan Eugene Emery

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 2008

Orlan Eugene Emery, 77, Overland Park, Kan., died Jan. 30, 2008, at Royal Terrace. He was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Woodsfield, a son of the late Thomas and Mildred Dressler Emery.

He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor for 40 years at U-Brand. He also worked at BookMasters in Ashland, retiring in 1995. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ in 1958 and had been a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Ashland.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Janis Emery; daughter, Dawn Light of Olathe; two grand-daughters, Nicole Light if Norman, Okla., Stacey Light of Olathe, Kan.; three sisters, Doris King of Woodsfield, Eldra (Chuck) Smiley of Ashland, Sue (Jim) Williams of Woodsfield; three brothers, Ray (Julie) Emery of Ashland, Jim (Jean) Emery of Batesville, Larry (Susie) Emery of Woodsfield; sister-in-law, Betty Emery of Ashland; and brothers-in-law, Larry (Linda) Lumbatis of Woodsfield and Dennis (Marlene) Lumbatis of Marietta.

Friends were received Feb. 4 at Charter Funeral in Marriam, where funeral services were held Feb. 5. Burial followed in Leavenworth National Cemetery.      Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Hospice.

 

English, Claude English

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 2008

Claude English age 92, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday November 5, 2008 at his home. He was born April 6, 1916 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Floyd A. and Minnie Griffin English.

Claude was retired from the State Highway Department of Transportation and worked many years as a surveyor with the former Monroe County Engineer, “Jug” Sims.

Claude was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

He was a Marine Veteran of World War II, served in the Pacific and a survivor of Iwo Jima. He was a member of the Woodsfield V.F.W.

Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Mary Beardmore English, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Janet (Walter) Dye – Woodsfield, Ohio, Susan Barker – Shinnston, West Virginia, 1 sister: Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Drum – Woodsfield, Ohio, 5 grandchildren: Chuck Dye – Woodsfield, Ohio, Rebecca Swecker – Pickerington, Ohio, Linda Ludwig – Charlotte, North Carolina, Dorri Barker – Boca Raton, Florida, Michael Barker – Alaska, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Special friend Beulah Johnson – Beallsville, Ohio.

Friends received from (5-8) p.m. Saturday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday November 9, 2008 with Keith Jones officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Military services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

 

Ensinger, Helen Elizabeth Ensinger nee Salisbury
Grisell Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, March 8, 2008
Ensinger, Helen Elizabeth Salisbury, age 73, of Willow Street, Sardis,
Ohio, died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 1, 1935 in Sardis, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bessie (Williamson) Salisbury.
She was a homemaker and an active member of the Sardis United Methodist Church.  Helen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, Lester and Edward Salisbury; and a sister, Betty Ritchie.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Charles Christian Ensinger; two sons, Bruce Ensinger of Sardis and Bryan (Meg) Ensinger of New Martinsville, WV; three daughters, Brenda (Bert) Nolan of Jacksonburg, WV, Beverly (Dr. Bill) Adams of Winnabow, NC, and Becky Hall of Sardis; two brothers, Lawrence Salisbury and Clarence Salisbury, both of Fly, Ohio; three sisters, Cleo Salisbury of Woodsfield, Ohio, Eileen Adams of Fly and Ruth Rush of New Matamoras, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jed Ross of Harrisburg, PA, Breanna and Brady Nolan of Jacksonburg, Katie Ensinger of New Martinsville and Peyton Hall of Sardis.
Family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis with Rev. Jerry Ernst and Pastor Wendy Erb officiating.
Interment in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 187, Hannibal, OH 43931-0187

 

Ensinger, Roy W. Ensinger

Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, July 15, 2008

Ensinger, Roy W. age 80 of Ensinger Lane, Sardis, Ohio, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at home. He was born October 14, 1927 in Hannibal, OH, the son of the late Julius and Emma B. Gauding Ensinger.

He was a retired millwright at Conalco, Hannibal, Ohio, and a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis, USWA Local 5760, Sardis, a U.S Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 760, Hannibal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Mary L. Vaingat and a niece, Katherine Mang.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Bauman Ensinger, two sons, Roy W. (Susie) Ensinger Jr. of Sardis, and Ken Ensinger of Powhatan Point, OH; two grandsons, Jason and Derek Ensinger, both of Powhatan Point; and a niece, Barbara McIntire of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where services will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm with Pastor Donald Hitchcock officiating. Interment in Zion Memorial Garden, Sardis, where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 760.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, c/o 41101 Ensinger Lane, Sardis, Ohio 43946 or Journey Hospice 314 S. Wells St. Sistersville, WV 26175.

 

Ensinger, Walter F. Ensinger

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 10, 2008

ENSINGER, Walter F., 89, of Beautiful Ridge, Clarington, Ohio, died

Wednesday, January 9, 2008, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville,

W.Va. He was born February 13, 1918 in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of the late Fred and Pearl (Lude) Ensinger.

He was retired from Ferro Alloys in Clarington; and was a Protestant by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Ensinger; and a sister, Virginia Clegg.

Survivors include a nephew, Richard Clegg of Clarington; two nieces, Donna Craig of Clarington and Marian Mc Gary of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a sister- in-law, Violet Ensinger, also of Clarington; and an aunt, Verla Lude of Woodsfield, Ohio.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.   

Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com.

 

Erb, Reuben Eugene Erb

Ingram Obituaries, St. Marys, West Virginia, dated, September 27, 2008

Reuben Eugene Erb, 65, of St. Marys, WV, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2008, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1943 in Caywood, Washington County, WV, the eldest son of Dewey and Lettie Jones Erb.

He was a loving and dedicated father, husband, grandfather, and brother.

He was a member of the Carpenters Local #899 for 30 years. He retired from Schneider Construction Company after 14 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Wilma Williams Erb, one daughter, Vickie Binegar (Jeff) of Newport, OH, two sons, Tim Erb (Sarah) of New Matamoras, OH, and Tony Erb of Wooster, OH, two step daughters, Teresa Williamson (Dale) and Sharon Childers (Terry) of St. Marys, WV, three step sons, Earl Hefner (Tammy) and Joe Hefner of St. Marys, WV, and Dale Lee Hefner of Cambridge, OH, mother in law, Hazel Williams of St. Marys, WV, seven grandchildren, Chelsea and Tyler Binegar, Mitch, Brooke, Jenna, Leeah Erb and Jarrett Erb, ten step grandchildren, Terry Childers, II, Heather Cantwell, Crystal Childers, Rosanna Nelson, Diana Holland, Melissa Blair, Joseph Hefner, Sheena Hefner, and Nick and Randy Kukich, six step great grandchildren, and his very special buddy Izaiah Cantwell, three brothers, Phil, Gerald, and Larry Erb, seven sisters, Shirley Williams, Edith Buck, Ruby Shafer, Mary Murphy, Bobbins Wriston, Donna Riley, and Marilyn Leach, numerous nieces and nephews, and one great aunt, Florence Allen of Marietta, OH.

He was preceded in death his parents, Dewey and Lettie Erb, two sons, Terry and Troy Erb, one step son, Denny Kukich, Jr., one sister, Helen Rohrbach and one brother, Norman Erb, one granddaughter, Christina Erb and one step granddaughter, Nicole Williamson.

Services will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 1 P. M. at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV with Lloyd Westbrook officiating. Interment will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 P. M. Monday and from 9 A. M. to 1 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Eschbaugh, Anna M. Eschbaugh, nee Gallagher

Source:  KellKemp-Braido Funeral Home, Barnesville, Ohio; Dec 2008

1924  -  2008

        Anna M. Eschbaugh, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday, December 13, 2008, in Barnesville Hospital.

        She was born January 16, 1924, in Barnesville, a daughter of the late George Gallagher and Verga Spencer Gallagher.

        Anna was retired from Barnesville Hospital and a member of the Barnesville First Christian Church.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Stephen, her second husband Robert Eschbaugh, and several brothers and sisters.

        Surviving are sons, George Randy Stephen of Barnesville, and Tom (Cherylann) Stephen of Quaker City, Ohio; sisters, Mildred Morrison and Anita Lucas of Barnesville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

        Friends were received Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at KellKemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, Ohio, where services are to be held today, December 17 at 11 a.m. Burial in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio.

 

Essex, Robert "Lee" Essex

Source: thomasmcafee.com [Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Greenvile, South Carolina]; January, 2008

        R. Lee Essex, 65, of 20 Graystone Way, husband of Bonnie Beals Essex, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at St. Francis, Downtown.

        Born in Columbus, IN, he was the son of the late Aaron Woodrow and Virginia Campbell Essex.

        Mr. Essex was employed at Span-America Medical Systems after retiring from the Greenville County School District following 36 years of teaching. He was a member of Hampton Park Baptist Church.

        Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Karen Essex of Greer and Ryan Essex of Taylors.

        Memorials may be made to Camp Spearhead, 100 Civitan Camp Road, Cleveland, SC 29635.

        Visitation will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the downtown chapel.

        The family will be at 106 Davenport Ave. in Greer.

 

            Evinger, Wynette Evinger

         Source:  South Florida Sun-Sentinel; January 28, 2008, page 11B.

Evinger , Wynette Anne, 93, of Pompano Beach, FL passed away on January 25, 2008. Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Lauderdale.

 

Fankhauser, Woodrow H. Fankhauser

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2008

Woodrow H. Fankhauser, 92, Sterling, died Feb. 14, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1915 in Sardis, a son of Henry W. and Ella Baumgardner Fankhauser and lived in Sterling since 1953

He was employed at the Packaging Corporation of America for 41 years until returning in 1980. He was owner/operator of Fankhauser Auto Parts in Sterling and also farmed.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rittman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping and traveling.

Surviving are four daughters, Wilma (Kent) Vaughan of Shreve, Ruby (Ken) Gumbarevic of Rittman, Janet (Glenn) Hetrick of Sterling, Mary (Danny) Arnold of Thomasville, N. C.; two sons, Dale (Donna) Fankhauser of Burbank, Gary (Jennifer) Fankhauser of Sterling, Gerald (Pamela) Fankhauser of Sterling, 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; and a brother, Willard Fankhauser of Rittman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith I. Bachman, whom he married on June 29, 1940 and she died Sept. 11, 1988.

Friends were received Feb. 17 at Gillman Funeral Home, Rittman, and one hour before services Feb. 18, at Calvary Baptist Church, Rittman, with Rev. Dr. J. A. Burton officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Seville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Online condolences to www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.

 

Farley, Camdyn Faith Farley

Wheeling News Register, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, October 30, 2008

FARLEY, Camdyn Faith, infant daughter of Cody Allen Farley and Jenna Raye Smith of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Saturday, October 25, 2008, in CAMC Women's and Children's Hospital in Charleston, W.Va.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents, Dana Haines of New Martinsville and B.B. (Janice) Smith of Ripley, W.Va.;

paternal grandparents, Dee Klecz of New Martinsville and Ricky (Nancy) Farley of Fly, Ohio; a sister, Gracie Marie, at home; an uncle, Logan Smith; an aunt, Brittnny Farley; paternal great grandparents, Jim and Phyllis Goddard and Louise Farley; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Martinsville United Methodist Church, 10 Howard Jeffers Drive, New Martinsville, with

Pastor Paul Mateer officiating. Interment to follow in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Charleston Chapter of Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 429, Charleston, WV 25322. Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.

 

Faust, Eric Faust

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 2008

Eric L. "Rick" Faust, 60, of 42421 Mill Street, Stafford, Ohio died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born at Wadsworth, Ohio on October 30, 1947 a son of the late Frank and Dorothy Watson Faust.

He was a former truck driver and police officer; a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; a member of the Road Fork Baptist Church near Harriettsville,

Ohio. He was also a former E.M.T with the Woodsfield Emergency Squad. He enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Steven Faust and a niece Sara Boltz.

Surviving are his wife, Frankie L. Inman Faust whom he married on June 1, 1996; one son: Eric Faust of Katy, Texas; one step-daughter: Shannon Gibson of Greenville, South Carolina; three step-sons: Frank Wahl of Akron, Ohio, William Quinn and Adam Quinn both of Lewisville, Ohio; one sister: Gladys Boltz of Toledo, Ohio; one brother: Frank Faust of Manchester, Ohio; two grandsons; three step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Ferguson officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio.

 

Feldner, Gail Andrew Feldner

McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, October 24, 2008

Gail A. Feldner, age 65, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Thursday, October

23, 2008, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. He was born July 3, 1943 in Caldwell, son of Cleo Margaret Wilma Thompson Feldner of Caldwell and the late Chester Leland "Boob" Feldner. 

He worked for a time as a self employed milk hauler, and he also worked on silos and in oil fields. Mr. Feldner retired from the Noble County Highway Department where he was a heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards and bingo. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by one sister, M. Emaline Scheich; and two brothers, Jeff "Cook" Feldner and Francis Feldner.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Donna J. Robinson Feldner, whom he married October 19, 1964; five daughters, Penny A. (Nick) Schell of Caldwell, Lisa M. (Randall) Clark of Caldwell, Sandra J. (Larry) Leonard of Caldwell, Tammy J. (Lloyd) Farnsworth of Summerfield and Margaret W. Mace of Caldwell; one son, Thomas E. (Charlene) Feldner of Wheeling, West Virginia; three brothers, Lloyd (Shelia) Feldner of Cambridge, Norman (Jackie) Feldner of Caldwell and Laverne (Belinda) Feldner of Caldwell; one aunt, Violet (Ken) Lunsford of Caldwell; two brothers-in-law, Ken Scheich of Caldwell and Darrold Brentlinger of Antrim; two sisters-in-law, Irene Okey and Bertie Hickenbottom of Summerfield; 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Sunday, October 26, 2008, from 2-8 PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where vigil services will begin at 8PM.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 27th at 10AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell with the Rev. Fr. Wayne Morris as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Caldwell.

 

Ferguson, Elizabeth Ferguson nee Eberle

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 2008

Elizabeth L. Ferguson, 79, died Jan. 30, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons, William (Brenda) Ferguson, Michael Ferguson; a daughter, Sheree (Paul) Amos; three grandchildren, Aleasha, Angela and Chad; four great-grandchildren, Zachery, Owen, Gregg and Cheyanne; a brother, Richard Eberle; daughter-in-law, Pam Ferguson; and sisters-in-law, Wanema Hagan and Roberta Clemens.

She was proceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents Forrest and Nina Eberle; a brother, Wilbur Eberle.

Friends were received Feb. 1 at Schoedinger North Chapel, Columbus, and an hour before funeral service on Feb. 2 at Epworth United Methodist, Columbus, with Pastor Patricia Miller officiating. Burial was in Northlawn memory Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to www.schoedinger.com

 

Findley,William R. "Bill" Findley

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Tuesday, September 9, 2008

FINDLEY

        William R. "Bill" Findley, of Fort Myers, FL, age 88, formerly of Columbus and Buckeye Lake, OH, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at Hope Hospice. He was a graduate of South High School, a Veteran of World War II U.S. Army, Rear Commander of the National U.S. Power and Sail, Commodore of Gravel Bar Yacht Club, Commander of Columbus Power Squadron, member of Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, VFW, Elks Club 1288, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Right Angle Club, Aladdin Temple Shrine, York Lodge #563 F&AM, and Scottish Rite. Bill and twin brother, Ed, were professional tap dancers and former owners of the Foreign Grocery. He loved boating, dancing, and golf.

        Survived by, Rosemary, his loving wife of 61 years; children, Deborah (Steve), Douglas, Cynthia (Ron), Johnny (Jeannie); 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and twin brother, Edward (Ginnie).

        Funeral to be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2 p.m. at EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio, where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Entombment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Contributions in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. www.evansfuneralhome.net

 

 

Fisher, Mary Louise Fisher nee Ackerman

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn , Barnesville, Ohio, dated, September 25,2008

FISHER, Mary Louise, 99, of Barnesville, Ohio, died September 24, 2008, in the Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born February 9, 1909, in Calais, to the late Henry C. and Louise (Christman) Ackerman.

She was a member of Somerton United Methodist Church.

She was preceded by her husband, James L. Fisher, November 18, 2000; three sons, Rolland Lee, Harold Lewis and John Richard Fisher; four brothers,

George, Clarence, Sam, and Roy Ackerman; and one sister, Freda Froehlich.

Surviving are one son, Nelson (Norma) Fisher of Clarington; five daughters, Betty (Karl) Deafenbaugh of Beaver Falls, Pa., Ethel Bahmer of Barnesville,

Blanche (John) Jerig of Zanesville, Sally (Don) Mehler of Salesville, and Mary Kay (Paul) Mathena of Helen, Ga.; two sisters, Stella Neptune of Kansas and Trella Froehlich of Barnesville; 27 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and several great-great- grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with service 1 p.m. Monday at the Campbell- Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville.

Burial follows in Somerton Cemetery. Condolences at www. campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Fisher, Norma Jean Fisher nee Lucas

Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 1, 2008

Norma Jean Fisher, 68, of Clarington, Ohio died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born near Barnesville, Ohio on March 3, 1940 a daughter of the late Alvie and Lillian Powell Lucas.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Milhoan.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years Nelson Fisher; one son: Brad (Brenda) Fisher of Beallsville, Ohio; one daughter: Laura (Jerry) Yontz of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother: Charles (Joann) Lucas of Barnesville, Ohio; one sister: Edna (Francis) Jefferis of Barnesville, Ohio; six grandchildren: Jason, Justin and Jeremy Fisher, Joshua, Aaron and Aleisha Yontz.

There will be no visitation or services. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

 

Fisher, Norma Jean Fisher nee Lucas

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 30, 2008

Norma Jean Fisher, 68, of Clarington, Ohio died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born near Barnesville, Ohio on March 3, 1940 a daughter of the late Alvie and Lillian Powell Lucas.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Milhoan.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years Nelson Fisher; one son: Brad (Brenda) Fisher of Beallsville, Ohio; one daughter: Laura (Jerry) Yontz of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother: Charles (Joann) Lucas of Barnesville, Ohio; one sister: Edna (Francis) Jefferis of Barnesville, Ohio; six grandchildren: Jason, Justin and Jeremy Fisher, Joshua, Aaron and Aleisha Yontz.

There will be no visitation or services. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

 

Fleeman, Ada G. Fleeman nee Burkhart

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 30, 2008

DALZELL - Ada G. Fleeman, 89, of Dalzell, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday (June 28, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 28, 1918, in Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of Homer Burkhart and Ida Dennis Burkhart. Ada was a member of the Dalzell Church of Christ for 65 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and flowers.

On June 18, 1938, she married Frank F. Fleeman, who preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2000. She is survived by her son, Dale (Wanda) Fleeman of Dalzell; three grandchildren, Rusty D. (Melissa) Fleeman, Michael (Miranda) Fleeman, and Tony (Missy) Myers; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Myers, McKenzie and Riley Fleeman; her sister, Faye Schwartz and her fiance Arden Crislip; sister-in-law, Fay (Harold) Luke; two brothers-in-law, Floyd Robert (Anna) Fleeman and John Schwartz; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Myers; two sisters, Margery Williams and Geneva Burkhart;

three brothers, Ernest, Delbert and Herbert Burkhart; brother-in-law, Robert Williams; and sister-in-law, Geneva Burkhart.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Evangelist John Well officiating. Burial will be in

Dalzell Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to [email protected].

 

Flood, James L. Flood

Source:  The State Journal-Register, [Springfield, Illinois] - Thursday, January 10, 2008

        SPRINGFIELD - James L. Flood, 78, of Springfield went home to be with his Lord, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.

        He was born Dec. 2, 1929, in St. Louis to Earl and Delia Hager Flood, who preceded him in death, as did his brother Carl. He married Vaviel Pressly on Sept. 8,* 1956.

        Mr. Flood served during the Korean War in the Army. He attended Calvary Temple Christian Center and was a member of the Songmasters Quartet. He was employed by Capitol Bank/Magna Bank and retired as the electronic banking officer after 30 years of service.

        He is survived by his wife, Vaviel; children, Kevin (wife, Joyce) Flood of Auburn, Randy (wife, Wanda) Flood and Bonnie (husband, Steven) Pinkley, all of Springfield; grandchildren, Trevor and Kendra Pinkley, both of Springfield; brother, Leroy (wife Frances) Flood of Colonial Heights, Va.; sister, Bertha Flood of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Colleen Flood of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.

        His family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 201 S. Main St., Illinois 4, Chatham. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Staab Polk Memorial Home with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.

        Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice or Calvary Temple.

*Submitter’s Note: Vaviel’s obituary gives the marriage date as 7 September.

 

Flynn, William F. L. Flynn

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Obituaries, Barnesville, Ohio, dated, July 7, 2008

William F. L. Flynn, 65, Calais, OH, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at home. He was born August 31, 1942 in Woodsfield.

He was an Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War and retired from Anco Mining.

He was preceded in death by his parents - Emmett Flynn and Josephine Burkhart Flynn Christman and son - Bryan L. Flynn (04/22/2003).

Surviving are his wife - Kay (Goodhart) Flynn; son - Billy (Christie) Flynn of Calais; step father - Frank Christman, Sr. of Woodsfield; sisters – Mary Jo (Richard) Weber of Cambridge and Donna Christman of Sardis; brothers - Frank (Evelyn) Christman, Jr. of Lewisville, Sam Christman of Barlow and John Cristman of Woodsfield; and 6 grandchildlren - Kaitlyn, Kiley, Brady, Coy, Ella, and Cody Flynn.

Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 and Service 11 AM Wednesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N Chestnut St, Barnesville, OH. with Ev. M. Gale Yoho officiating. Burial follows in Batesville Cemetery. www.campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Fogle, John Dennis Fogle

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 2008

John Dennis Fogle, 56, Barnesville, died March 22, 2008, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1951, in Akron, a son of the late John William Fogle, Shirley Jean Fogle Hankey and step-father, Robert Hankey.

He was owner of J&S Flying Service in Woodsfield, a member of the AOPA, the Barnesville Elks, Bethesda Sportsman’s Club, served in the US Marines during Viet Nam, and was a Protestant.

Surviving are his wife, Sally Davies Fogle; two daughters, Amy (Rich) Wells of Barnesville, Jennifer Campbell (Adam) Apicella of Shadyside; son, Craig (Ashley) Campbell of Barnesville; five grandchildren, Ian and Mitchell Wells, Kohl and Alivia Campbell, Anthony Apicella; a sister, Debra Fogle Canter of Leechburg, Pa.; a niece, Brandi (Thomas) Robshaw of New Kensington, Pa.; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and special cousins, Clyde and Marjorie Wittenbrook of Barnesville.

Friends will be received at a memorial visitation at 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. March 29, at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, Barnesville, with Rev. Andrew Woods officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars will perform military honors March 29, at 12:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville Memorial Park, Box 465, Barnesville, OH 43713.

 

Folden, Makayla Marie Folden

Grisell Online Obituaries, Bellaire, Ohio, dated, June 4, 2008

Folden, Makayla Marie, infant daughter of Scott Folden and Amber Perkins of Jacobsburg, OH died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Brill; paternal great-grandfather, Bub Baker, and paternal great-grandmother, Debra Palmer.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandmother, Becky Perkins of Jacobsburg; paternal grandparents, Scott, Sr. and Christina Folden of Jacobsburg, and Tommy Conrad of Beallsville, OH; maternal great-grandparents, Ruben Perkins of St. Clairsville, Donna Jean Perkins of Centerville, OH, Gene Brill of Lafferty, OH, and Betty Carpenter of Barnesville, OH; paternal great-grandparents, Barbara Bennington of Powhatan Point, OH, Anna and Jack Palmer of Jacobsburg, and Ed Palmer of Beallsville.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd Street, Bellaire with great-grandfather, Jack Palmer officiating.

Interment in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, OH.

 

Foraker, Verna L. Foraker nee Miracle

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 15, 2008

BEVERLY — Verna L. Foraker, 88, of Beverly died at 12:38 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 20, 1919, in Stafford, Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of Raymond and Lina Johnston Miracle. She had worked at Clevite in McConnelsville, in the late ‘50s, and had been a lease agent for gas and oil companies for several years.

She was a member of the Beverly United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Irvin, had enjoyed collecting antiques most of their lives. She enjoyed painting and enjoyed her children and many grandchildren.

On June 2, 1937, she married Irvin W. Foraker; he died Dec. 15, 2003.

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda S. Nelson and husband, John, of Neelysville, and Linda K. Blaker of Beverly; seven grandchildren, Thomas Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Bill Nelson, Susie Arnold, Gregory Allen, Debora Simms, and Larry Blaker; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and three sisters, Virginia Crawford and husband, Charles, of Reynoldsburg, Mildred Cisler of Heath, and Luella Morris of Hobe Sound, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Donna Allen; sons-in-law, David Allen and Larry Blaker; granddaughter, Kathy Blaker; three brothers, Harold, Virgil, and Roy Miracle; and one sister, Luetta Hughes.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Beverly United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Corbett officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly and for one hour before the service at the church.
Donations may be made to the Beverly-Waterford Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 146, Waterford, Ohio 45786.

 

Forshey, Maywood E. Forshey

Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 11, 2008

Maywood E. Forshey, 76, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio (formerly of Summerfield, Ohio) died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the nursing home. He was born at Harriettsville, Ohio on December 13, 1931 a son of the late Foster and Leona Moore Forshey.

He was a retired laborer for the Marion Township Trustees in Noble County, Ohio and also the village of Summerfield, Ohio.

Surviving are several cousins; close friends: Jackie (Darlene) Hoover and Nicole Untied.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio on Friday, November 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jay Loucks officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Fox, Wilma C. Fox nee Crooks

Toothman Obituaries, St. Clairsville, Ohio, dated, October 10, 2008

 Fox,  Wilma C., 90 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. She was born at Beallsville, Ohio on December 11, 1917 a daughter of the late Walter and Emma Michaels Crooks.

Wilma was retired co-owner of Fox Auto Repair at St. Clairsville, a member of First Presbyterian Church at St. Clairsville and was a 1935 graduate of

St. Clairsville High School.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Clark and a brother, Carl Crooks.

She is survived by her husband, Henry C. Fox; a son Jim Fox of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren, Nick and Ashley and special nephew, Bill Denham of St. Clairsville.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Saturday from 9 a.m. to time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes

officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215 or www.cancer.org.

 

Fraley, Ted L. Fraley

Source:  The Wappner Funeral Home, Mansfield, Ohio; Jul 2008

December 29, 1946 - July 13, 2008

        Ted L. Fraley, 61, of Mansfield, died unexpectedly in his sleep Sunday morning, July 13, 2008 at his home. Born December 29, 1946 in Marion, Ohio. Ted graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in 1965. He retired from ABF Trucking after over 35 years as a Teamster truck driver. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ted served during the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #3494. Ted also enjoyed coaching girls soccer for his daughters’ teams.

        He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda E. White Fraley, whom he married July 8, 1968 at Mansfield First Assembly of God; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonia and John Baxter of Ashland, Kara and Ron Blevins, and Starla and Rich Cramer, all of Mansfield; grandchildren, Devin and Trentyn Cramer, Kayla Baxter and Kazden Blevins; brother, Rick Fraley of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Richard Remy of TN; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. His parents, Arley Marvin Fraley and Helen L. Bauman Fraley preceded him in death.

        Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services conducted by Pastor Thomas Blair will be held Friday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Windsor Park Cemetery with military honors by Richland County Joint Veteran’s Burial Detail.

 

Francis, Larry Richard Francis

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 10 Apr 2008

        NEWPORT — Larry R. Francis, 64, of Turkey Knob Road, Newport, died at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at Selby General Hospital.  

        He was born on June 27, 1943, in Newport, Ohio, a son of Frank Francis and Ruby Francis. He had been employed by Pattin Brothers where he worked in production.

        On Nov. 17, 1966, Larry married Saundra Wise, who survives with a son and a daughter, Larry Francis, and Melissa Myers of Belmont, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Miranda Berish, Saul Berish and Chris Francis; and his brother, Harold Francis.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Francis; and sister, June Harris.

        Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

 

Franks, Richard A. Franks

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Apr. 23, 2008

        Richard A. Franks, 76, of Akron, passed away on April 22, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.

        Richard was born in Akron, Ohio on March 14, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a delivery person for Cleveland Plant and Flower. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and a doting grandfather to his grandchildren.

        Richard will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 55 years, Lena; children, Karen Moss, Kevin (Joanne) Franks and Laura Franks; grandchildren, Brittany Moss and Alexandria Daugherty.

        Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 1446 S. Main Street, with Pastor Dennis McCoy officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to service. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Schermesser-Akron, 330-899-9107.)

 

Frederick, Jesse William Frederick

Source:  http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com, serving Lorain Co., Ohio; 27 Aug 2008

        Jesse William Frederick, 52, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at Fisher-Titus Hospital ER following a sudden illness. He was born September 11, 1955 in Salem, Ohio.

        Jesse was raised in the Marietta and Wooster area. Lorain County has been his home for the last 25 years. Jesse was employed at 84 Lumber doing outside sales for over 20 years. His hobbies included traveling, hunting, fishing, and biking. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and helping them any way he could.

        Survivors include his daughters, Erika (Dave) Yoder of Vermilion and Jessica (James) Workman Collins; his former wife, Colette Frederick (nee Lattea); his grandchildren, Issac and Elijah, David, and Amelia Yoder; his sister, Valrie Spears of Columbus; and his companion, Elaine Keppler.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Viola Frederick (nee Guy).

        Friends may call Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, 2008, at 10 A.M. in the funeral home. The Rev. Joe Woodyard, Pastor of Mt. Harvest Church in Milan, will officiate. Burial will be in Rugby Cemetery, Brownhelm Township.

        The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, 5455 North High St., PO Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43214-3549.

        Online condolences are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com

 

Fry, Wilson Fry

Grisell Online Obituaries, Hannibal, Ohio, dated, September 9, 2008

Fry, Wilson "Wick", 93, of State Route 7, Hannibal, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. He was born

August 16, 1915 in Duffy, Ohio, the son of the late David William and Lena Marie Geisler Fry.

He was a 1936 graduate of Magnolia High School and a retired riverboat captain with Union Barge Line with 40 years of service. He was a 65-year member of Clarington Eastern Star, 32nd degree Mason, Osiris Shrine in Wheeling, Teamsters Union, and a member of the Hannibal United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Fry in 1999; a daughter, Nola Reed; two brothers, Russell Fry and Everett Frye; and two sisters, Margaret Tisher and Eleanor Hyer.

Survivors include three sons, Hugh Fry of Hannibal; Wilson Lee (Marilyn) Fry, Jr. of San Bernardino, CA, and David (Catherine) Fry of Magnolia, TX; a son-in-law, Tim B. Reed of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

At Wick's request, private services and interment will be at the convenience of the family.

 

Gallatin, Vernon A. Gallatin

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 2008

Vernon A. Gallatin, 64, of 49901 Grizzle Ridge Road, Jerusalem, Ohio

went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the

Sistersville General Hospital, Sistersville, West Virginia.

He was born at Canton, Ohio on October 7, 1943 a son of the late George

and Leona Pauline Allman Gallatin.

He retired from the Consol Coal Company in 1999 and from the Woodsfield True Value, Woodsfield, Ohio in 2007; was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; was a member of the Praise Pentecostal Church, Woodsfield, Ohio; a member of the Woodsfield AA Program, Woodsfield, Ohio; and was a HAM Radio operator for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, William Cooper and a brother-in-law, Daniel Zwick.

Surviving are his wife, Wanda Zwick Gallatin whom he married on May 17, 1969; one son: William Gallatin and his fiancé Linda of Florida; one daughter and caregiver: Mary Beth Gallatin of the home; one granddaughter: Amy of Florida; one brother-in-law: George (Barbara) Zwick of Kinsington, Ohio; two nephews; one niece; one step-niece: Kellie Dessault and Family; two great nephews and two great nieces.

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, March 31, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 with Pastor Paul Fegurson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerusalem Cemetery, Jerusalem, Ohio with full military services.

 

Galloway, Mabel Virginia Galloway nee Parker
Grisell Online Obituaries, Moundsville, W. Va., dated, March 22, 2008
Galloway, Mabel Virginia, age 82, formerly of Moundsville, died Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Heartland Nursing Home.
She was born on February 5, 1926 in Marshall County, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Lou Crawford Parker.
She was a retired cook from Bob's Lunch, a member of the Church of God, Moose Axially, and F.O. Eagles Axially.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Harley Galloway, a daughter Wilma Baker, a brother Walter Parker, several sisters, a granddaughter Dawn McPherson, two grandsons Gary Gump and Joey Shaw.
Survivors include three sons Harley (Angel) Galloway of Akron, Ohio,
Bobby (Judy) Galloway of Warwood, and Charles (Linda) Galloway of Proctor, two daughters Helen (Ron) Ankey of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Clara Bartimus of Beallsville, a brother Charles (Joy) Parker of Moundsville, a sister Alice Dunn of Cleveland, Ohio, 25 grandchildren including Kathy (Robert) Brown of Bridgeport, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Monday from 4-7pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00pm with Pastor Paul Smith officiating.
Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, WV Affiliate Inc, PO Box 1115, 1221-A Ohio Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

 

Garey, Lori L. Garey

Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 2008

Lori L. Garey, 40, Lancaster, died Dec. 23, 2007. She was born Sept. 21, 1967, a daughter of Barbara Garey.

She was a member of the Woodsfield Christian Church and was a 1985 graduate of Woodsfield High School and Swiss Hills Vocational School.

Surviving are a daughter, Breanna Yuill of the home; sister, Jami Jo Garey; a brother Troi (Ashley) Garey, all of Woodsfield; aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Barb and Kenneth Raver.

Funeral services were held at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and burial was at Floral Hills memory Gardens, both in Lancaster.

 

Gatten, Lloyd D. Gatten

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 2008

Lloyd D. Gatten, age 76 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday July 16, 2008 at his home. He was born January 6, 1932 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Floyd Gatten and Birdie Gallagher Gatten.

 Preceded in death by 2 brothers, his twin brother Boyd, and Jack Gatten.

She is survived by his daughter: Charlene (Herbert) Dalrymple of Lewisville, Ohio, 2 sisters: Linda Lucas - Woodsfield, Ohio, Bonnie McCaslin - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, Several sister & brother in-laws.

Friends received from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday July 21, 2008 with Rev. William Graham officiating.

 Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Gatten, Mary Lou Gatten nee Lucas

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 1, 2008

Mary Lou Gatten age 69 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday March 31, 2008 at her home. She was born in Monroe County Ohio April 17, 1938 a daughter of the late Charles Lucas and Bessie Piatt Lucas.

Preceded in death by 2 brothers: John (Bob) Lucas, and William (Bill) Lucas.

She is survived by her husband Lloyd Gatten of Woodsfield, Ohio, 3

brothers: James Lucas - Woodsfield, Ohio, George Lucas - Woodsfield, Ohio, Tom Lucas - Woodsfield, Ohio, 4 sisters: Shirley Vaness - Cameron, Ohio, Bonnie Nalley - Woodsfield, Ohio, Kate Stimpert - Lewisville, Ohio, Patricia Dalrymple - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 step brothers: William Broemsen - Ozark, Ohio, Albert Broemsen - Beallsville, Ohio, John Broemsen - Jerusalem, Ohio, 3 step sisters: Cora Palmer - Woodsfield, Ohio, Shirley Kirkbride - Malaga, Ohio, Donna Nalley - Woodsfield, Ohio,  Several nieces and nephews.

 Friends received from 3 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2008 with Rev. William Graham officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Geitgey, Edith E. Geitgey nee Norris

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 29, 2008

Edith E. Norris Geitgey, age 87 of N. Canton, Ohio died Friday November 28, 2008 at the Mercy Medical Center Canton, Ohio. She was born in Monroe County Ohio August 29, 1921 a daughter of the late Lewis E. Norris and Lulu B. Griffith Norris.

She was a member of the Neuhart Baptist Church. Preceded in death by 1 sister: Bertha Brownfield.

She is survived by her husband: Ellis Geitgey of N. Canton, Ohio, 1 son: Terry Geitgey of N. Canton and one brother Ray Norris of Woodsfield.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday December 2, 2008 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Brent Roth officiating. Interment in the Neuhart Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Gerardi, Goldie M. DeNoon Gerardi, nee Dardinger

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News; January 28, 2008

        GERARDI, Goldie Mae, 94, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday, January 26, 2008, in Moundview Health Care Center.

        She was born January 8, 1914, in Rosby Rock, Moundsville, a daughter of the late William and Rachel Crow Dardinger.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth DeNoon; her second husband, Ralph Gerardi; two sons, Roger and Ronald DeNoon; a daughter, Roseann Chambers; a brother, Lawrence Dardinger; and two sisters, Wilma Goddard and Ruby Goudy.

        Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Joseph) Paulette of Palm Coast, Fla., and Esther (Jim) Moulton of Tenn.; a sister, Virginia Haught of Moundsville; and several grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.

        Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, with Pastor Paul K. Smith officiating.

        Interment in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Moundsville.

        Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes. com.

 

           Gildersleeve, Carrol J. Gildersleeve, nee Brigham

        Source:  The Star Beacon [Ashtabula, Ohio]; Wednesday, June 4, 2008 [online]

        JEFFERSON — Carrol J. Gildersleeve joined God's choir in the sky on Sunday, June 1, 2008, while at her home in the care of her children.

        Carrol was born Oct. 19, 1931, in New Lyme Township, to the late Stella and Keston Brigham. She attended school in Rock Creek until her family moved to southern Ohio when she was a teenager. She graduated from Lewisville High School in 1949. She attended Ohio State University for a year before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Samuel F. Gildersleeve. Together they raised five children, worked their dairy farm and traveled together during their retirement years.

        Carrol had a love for life, a sense of humor and contributed to her community in many different ways. She has been a member of the Eagleville Bible Church since the early 1950's, where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, was a deaconess and later helped provide for others during their times of need. She was a 4-H leader and shared her sewing abilities with many youngsters, including her daughters and granddaughters. She enjoyed gardening and was an active member in the Austinburg Garden Club. She was also a member of the Austinburg Tops Club.

        She was employed by Sanborn Wire Products and Reliance Electric Engineering Co., along with driving for Meals on Wheels later in life.

        Carrol loved life, her family, family gatherings and spending time with friends. She will be missed dearly and will live on in the hearts of all who have known and loved her.

        She is survived by her children, son and daughter-in-law and those she considered her children; Franklin G. Gildersleeve, Delora J. (Dale L.) Rose, Timothy D. Gildersleeve, Samuel R. (Vicki Jo) Gildersleeve, Cynthia K. Gildersleeve, Ingrid (Scholz) Weber and Victoria Faye Gildersleeve; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy C. Brigham in New Hampshire and John C. Brigham in Maine; numerous nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.

        She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella Weber Brigham Wahl and Keston D. Brigham; her husband of 47 years, Samuel F. Gildersleeve; four brothers, Keston Jr., Elmer, Corliss and Linn Brigham; and three sisters, Velda Grandbouche, Barbara Smith and Lois Timms.

        Her family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for their help, assistance and gentle care.

        Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Jefferson Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with Pastor Bill McMinn, of Eagleville Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be in Eagleville Cemetery.

        Calling Hours will be held Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagleville Bible Church, 2373 Eagleville Road, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.

        Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billman.com.

 

Gillespie, Jon Vincent Gillespie

Source:  The News-Leader [obituary as posted on findagrave.com by svanwyk]; from article of November, 2008

        Jon Vincent Gillespie, 70, Strafford, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in his home.

        Jon was born December 2, 1937, in Strafford, Missouri, and was a lifelong resident. He owned and operated Jon Gillespie Excavating Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille (Powell) and Karl Gillespie Sr.; and one brother, Dick Gillespie.

        Survivors include his wife, Georgia Marie (King) Gillespie; daughter Connie and Kenny Walker; son Dale and Nicki Gillespie; daughter Beth and Kerry Baugh, Strafford; step-daughter Anita Kennedy, Strafford; step-son Tim and Melinda Crisler, Springfield; step-daughter Angie and Jeff Nelsen, Windyville; two brothers, Jerry and Lanae Gillespie and Bus and Becky Gillespie, Strafford; grandchildren, Darren Crisler, Brandon and Brittany Nelsen, Matt and Lexy Robinson, Kristin Gannon and Travis Gillespie; two great-granddaughters; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

        Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, in Danforth Cemetery, east of Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 East Seminole, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Community Hospices of America or the Alzheimer's Association.

  

Gilmore, Shirley D. Gilmore nee Sidenstricker

Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, September 15, 2008

Gilmore, Shirley D., age 65 of Harter Cemetery Rd., Hannibal, OH died Monday, September 15, 2008 in Wheeling Hospital Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. She was born January 7, 1943 in New Martinsville, WV the daughter of Zola Leasure Sidenstricker of New Martinsville, and the late, Edward G. Sidenstricker.

She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis where she was a Sunday school teacher, Youth Group Leader, and a member of the Spiritual Life Committee; and was a volunteer at Wetzel County Hospital, and Reach to Recovery.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Sidenstricker, and a great-granddaughter, Isabella Stalder

In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Larry Gilmore; a son, Eric Gilmore of Hannibal; two daughters, Sherrie (Dave) Stalder of Sardis, and Terrie (Randy) Isaly of Clarington; four brothers, James (Wanda) Sidenstricker, Dean (Marsha) Sidenstricker, all of New Martinsville, Stanley

(Joleen) Sidenstricker of Sistersville, WV, and Ronnie (Linda) Sidenstricker of Sardis; two sisters, Mary (Dave) Cooper of Hannibal, and Diane (Scott) Alexander of Albemarle, NC; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Mandy, Jennifer, Matt, Chad, and Kiera; a great-granddaughter, Adyson; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Dr., Clarington where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11a.m. with Pastor Donald Hitchcock officiating.

Interment in Zion Memorial Garden, Sardis. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 50445 SR 536, Sardis, OH 43946.

 

Glanville, Dessie Glanville nee Headley

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 2008

Dessie Headley Glanville escaped her mortality as death was swallowed up in victory June 16, 2008, at the home of her Anchor River homestead. She was born May 19, 1920, a daughter of the late Silas and Barbara Headley in Monroe, Ohio.

She attended Bethesda School of Nursing in Zanesville, where she became a registered nurse in 1945. After moving to Cordova as a Baptist missionary nurse, she met and married Carl Glanville in 1952.

Besides raising four children, Dessie worked as a staff nurse and as the director of nursing at the Homer Hospital. She later worked as a contract mail carrier in Anchor Point and as a gold miner at Cape Yakatage.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Carl Glanville; a daughter, Denise Glanville of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sons, Dwight (Diann) Glanville, John (Laurie) Glanville, all of Anchor Point; four grandsons, David Grant, Shane and Blake Glanville; and sister-in-law, Shirley Headley of Woodsfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Glanville; a brother, Homer; and two sisters, Jessie and Hazel.

She loved people and is remembered by many for her kind and loving spirit. The family wishes to express their heart-felt appreciation to all those who went the extra mile to brighten Dessie’s last years with encouragement and love.

 

Gnehm, Fred R. Gnehm

Source:  The Peoria [Illinois] Journal Star - Saturday, February 16, 2008

        EAST PEORIA - Fred R. Gnehm, 81, of East Peoria passed away at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at his home, with his family by his side.

        He was born July 17, 1926, in Peoria, Ill., to Emil and Esther Minnie Hessing Gnehm. He married Helen C. "Katy" Claybaugh in Peoria on Sept. 10, 1949. She survives.

        Also surviving are one daughter, Kerry (Larry) Wheeler of Washington; one son, Andrew (Carol) Gnehm of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Amy, Heather, Sean, Mitchell and Sondra; six great-grandchildren, Emily, Samantha, Mahkalay, Quinten, Amelia and Alexis; and one sister, Linda (Donald) Dinkins of East Peoria.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Milan Mike; one granddaughter, Hope; and one brother, Donald.

        Fred was a World War II Army veteran.

        He worked with his father in the Emil Gnehm Excavating Business. He also worked as an operating engineer for Local 649 for more than 50 years, retiring in 1987.


        He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of East Peoria and a member of the United Methodist Men.

        He loved his grandchildren, gardening and fishing. Fred was a very kind and gentle man who would help anyone at any time. He lost his arm 60 years ago and could do more with one arm than most people could do with two.

        Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church of East Peoria, with the Rev. Dr. Alan Newhall and the Rev. Walter Wilkins officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria and also 30 minutes before services at the church Monday. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

        Memorials may be made to his church, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to the OSF Hospice Program.

        Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

 

Goard-Russell, Linda Anne Goard-Russell, nee Wise

Source:  www.reedfuneralhome.com; June, 2008

        Linda Anne Goard-Russell age 61 formerly of Canton and more recently residing in Palm Coast, Florida passed away in her home on Friday June 6, 2008. Born in Canton, Ohio on April 27, 1947 she was the daughter of the late, Richard and Wilma Wise. She was a 1965 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and had worked as a case supervisor for the Stark County Children and Family Services, retiring in 2003 after 10 years of faithful service. Linda was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canton. Linda had a very special love for family and friends and enjoyed reading, bowling and especially shopping.

        Survivors include her loving husband, Richard B. Russell of the home and to whom she was married for 24 wonderful years. Her three sons, Jeffrey (Jodie) Goard of Louisville, Philip Goard of Canton, Scott Goard of Canton, step-son, Dr. Steven Russell and his wife, Dr. Gina Magyar-Russell of Maryland, step-daughter, Jennifer Russell of Orlando, FL. Seven grandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Jacob, Jared, Jason, Mia and Vera.

        A Memorial service will be held Saturday July 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 702 Raff Rd. S.W., with Rev. Dr. Kenneth D. Scheck lll officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Linda's memory to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane Suite 603, New York, New York 10038-4810 Attn: Beth. The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is handling arrangements. Those wishing to share their condolences or a fond memory may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website www.reedfuneralhome.com.

 

Godfelty, Michael T. “Mike” Godfelty
Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, February 10, 2008

Glotfelty, Michael T. "Mike" age 54, of Boltz Hill Road, Clarington died Saturday, February 09, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. He was born August 20, 1953 in Charleroi, PA, the son of Mary Glotfelty
Blattler of Clarington and the late Arlie Glotfelty.

He was an employee of Blattler TV Inc., a Protestant by faith, and dearly loved his grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister Toni Fry.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife Christine Nippert
Glotfelty, two sons Deek (Jenny) Glotfelty of Clarington and Dirk (April) Glotfelty of Jerusalem, Ohio, a brother Larry (Catherine) Glotfelty of Clarington, two grandchildren Dylan and Brynlie Glotfelty, a nephew Mike Estep of Atlanta, Georgia, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.
Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio.

 

Good, Harold W. Good

Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 2008

Harold W. “Red” Good, 80, Woodsfield, formerly of the Dayton area, died Jan. 5, 2008, at Kobacker House Hospice, Columbus.

He was retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber Co. after 38 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Stephen) Isham of Columbus, whom he lived with briefly, Peggy Sinclair of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, Ryan Gudorf of Dayton, Heather (Anthony) Blakely of Dayton, Aaron and Dominic Lo Presti of Cincinnati; six great-grandchildren, Mason, Zachary and Kaitlyn Lo Presti of Cincinnati, Camryn, Kendall and Aidan Blakely of Dayton; a sister, Alberta Beacher of Dayton; three sisters-in-law, Lorene (Wysong) Good of Monterey, Tenn., Zola (Christman) Slawter of Akron, Doris (Christman) Smith of Woodsfield; two brothers-in-law, Samuel Christman of Woodsfield, Ray Christman of Illinois; many nieces and nephews, friends and dear caring neighbors, Dennis and Cheryl Piatt, Jeff Pickenpaugh and Shirley Phillips.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lorna (Christman) Good, in 2006; parents, Earl and Hester Good: a brother, Richard Good; great-grandson, Jadon Blakley and grandson, Aaron Lo Presti’s wife, Jennifer Lo Presti.

He was a wonderful caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Kobacker House, 3595 Olentangey River Rd., Columbus, OH 43213. A private family viewing was held.

 

Goodballet, Jason Goodballet

Source:  The Morning Journal [Lisbon, Ohio]; September 13, 2008

Jason Goodballet, 32

        EAST  LIVERPOOL Jason Goodballet, 32, of Oak Street, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at his home.

        Born April 1, 1976, in East Liverpool, a son of Michael and Susan Goodballet of East Liverpool, he was a lifetime area resident.

        He was a 1993 graduate of East Liverpool High School.

        In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Dillon DellaPenna of East Liverpool and Grant Goodballet of East Liverpool.

        Also surviving is a sister, Amy Risinger and her husband, Chris, of Rogers.

        Numerous aunts and uncles survive.

        The Rev. Duane Hetzer, chaplain at East Liverpool City Hospital, is to conduct services at 11 a.m. Monday at Dawson Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

        View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

 

Goudy, George E. Goudy

Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, W. Va., dated, April 17, 2008

Goudy, George E., returned to the spirit from which we all came from, on April 16, 2008 at The Ohio State University Hospital. He was born May 23, 1921 in Marshall County, WV the son of the late W. C. and Ocie Chambers Goudy.

He was a WWII Army Veteran of the Pacific Campaign; he served in the Philippine Islands, New Guinea, and Japan; was a member of United Mine Workers of American Local 1473, District 6, AFL-CIO; worked at Fostoria Glass Company for over 20 years before going to work in the Shoemaker Mine for 17 years before retiring in 1986; and he loved to garden and take rides in the country with his wife, Ruby.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby L. Dardinger Goudy in December of 2003; an infant son, Robert Charles Goudy; and a brother, Charles Goudy.

Survivors include his two daughters, Diana Bumgardner of Washington, PA, and Sandra Richmond of Sardis, OH; a son, Keith (Nancy) Goudy of Columbus, OH; and two grandchildren, Joseph Bumgardner and Jamie Richmond.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 10:30am until time of a brief funeral service at 11:30am at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400

Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville with Rev. Cathy Goudy Harman officiating.  Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville where the Moundsville

Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.

 

Goudy, Russell Goudy

Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, WV, dated, December 15, 2008

Goudy, Russell, 69, of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, Indiana, formerly of Proctor, WV, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Millers Mercy Manor in Warsaw.

He was born March 28, 1939 in Graysville, WV, the son of the late James and Mary Henry Goudy.

He was a retired pattern maker at Dalton Foundries, Inc.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marva Jo Crebar Goudy in 2002.

Survivors include a daughter, Chris (Bill) Curl of Warsaw; a brother, Marty Goudy of Maine; two sisters, Nila Barnes of Clarington, Ohio and Judy Brindley of Mayfield, KY; a grandson, Rusty Curl of Warsaw; and an aunt, Bettie Schied of New Martinsville, WV.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV.

Graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday at 11:00am at Northview Cemetery, Route 2, New Martinsville, with Pastor Darla Schnegg officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN 46580.

 

Grant, Marlin W. Grant

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Saturday, February 2, 2008

        Marlin "Butch" W. Grant, 56, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1951, in Evansville.

        Butch retired from Whirlpool after 36 years of service.

        He was preceded in death by his father, Marlin Clifford Grant in 1998; sister, Janet McCandless in 1970; and sister, Linda Powers in 1984.

        Butch is survived by his wife, Michele (Ford) Grant; son, Cary Grant (Kim) of Evansville; son, Greg Grant (Crystal) of Evansville; son, Danny Erkman Jr. (Leah) of Evansville; mother, Joyce N. (Masterson) Grant; grandchildren, Kandi, Nicolas and Caleigh; and great-grandson, Hunter.

        Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 4, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Ernest Stair, with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Monday from 1 p.m. until service time at Alexander North Chapel.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Hwy., Suite B, Evansville, IN 47715.

        Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.

 

Gray, Charles "Chuck" Gray

Source:  The Austin [Texas] American-Statesman (as posted on findagrave.com); 28 Jan 2008

        Charles "Chuck" Gray, 71 of Houston, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Chuck was born on February 10, 1936, in Norton County, Kansas, to the late William and Edna Gray. Chuck grew to manhood in the Wichita, Kansas, area, going from soda jerk to engineering. He worked in the aircraft and space industry. Being self-taught, he worked for 17 years at Cessna Aircraft in Wichita. He moved to the Houston area in the 1970's, where he worked primarily for Lockheed Martin, subcontracting to the Johnson Space Center. His work took him between the Houston and Austin locations. Chuck retired in 1999 from Lockheed Martin and was able to devote his time to his passions; car restoration, country western dancing and maintaining his home and yard. Chuck was meticulous in everything he did and his home shows this with his many projects. In his garage are a completely restored TR6 Triumph and his current project a CJ 7 Jeep.

        Chuck leaves behind his loving wife of 17 years and favorite dance partner, Lela Gray; daughter, Janie Gray of Austin; sisters, Dottie Williamson and her husband Floyd of Wichita and Georgia Preston of Wichita; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Carol Bernard and her husband Keith of Sarasota, FL, Louis Johnson and his wife Karen of Norfolk, NE, Jeff Johnson of Scottsbluff, NE; his beloved rat terriers, Penny and Pepper; and a host of other family and loving friends.

        Chuck's family will gather for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, on Monday, January 28, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held for Chuck in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home, on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. Grandview Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505, 281-479-6076.

 

Gray, Edgar E. “Ed” Gray
Source: 
Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 3, 2008

        Edgar E. "Ed" Gray, 74, of 103 ½ Home Ave., Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio. He was born near Lewisville, Ohio on May 23, 1933 a son of the late Clinton

and Clara Bell Feiber Gray.

        He was a retired truck driver for Kobacker Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; a former school bus driver for the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District and a former driver for the Monroe County Public Transportation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Alonzo John* Gray and one brother-in-law, Virgil Shaw.

        Surviving are his wife, Glenyce Standiford Gray whom he married on March 11, 1972; one daughter: Mary Ann (Harold) Wilson of Moundsville, West Virginia; two sons: Wayne (Connie) Gray of Ft. Branch, Indiana and David Gray of Proctor, West Virginia; one step-daughter: Donna (Robin) Grams of Boyne City, Michigan; one sister, Maxine Shaw of Sardis, Ohio; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step grandsons; several nieces and nephews.

        Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 with Pastor Mark Deneen officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.

*Submitter's Note:  On the Ohio Birth Index, Ohio Death Index and other records, Alonzo is listed as Alonzo F. Gray.  The U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 lists him as Alonzo Frederick Gray.

 

Grayam, Earl Grayam

Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated November 22, 2008

Grayam, Earl “Bones” “Junior”, age 78 of Township Rd., Clarington, OH died Friday, November 21, 2008 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.
He was born October 1, 1930 in Clarington, OH the son of the late, Clarence Earl and Lula Friesel Grayam.

Survivors include three brothers Creed and Robert Grayam both of Clarington, OH and James Grayam of Waynsburg, PA; one sister, Luella Halsam of Clarington, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11am Tuesday, November 25 at Clarington Cemetery with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarington, OH.

 

Greene, Evelyn V. Greene nee Cochran

Wheeling News Register, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, October 27, 2008

GREENE, Evelyn V., 96, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Thursday, October 23, 2008, in Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 18, 1912, in Reader, W.Va., a daughter of the late Benjamin and Lucy Pittman Cochran.

She was a retired hairdresser; and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branches.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Greene; a son, Joseph R. Moore, Jr.; four sisters, Madge Trader, Ethel Rice, Nellie Stuttler and Grace Cochran; and a brother, Frank Cochran.

Survivors include two daughters, Isabelle Lively of Sardis, Ohio, and Katherine Reid of Niceland, S.D.; a son, John Greene of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Neva Cochran of Fairmont, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m., at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 751 Third St., New Martinsville, W.Va.  Interment in Lantz Cemetery, Reader.  Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com

 

Greene, Gladys M. Greene nee Brown

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 2008

Gladys M. Greene, 82, Gahanna, died Nov. 17, 2008, at her residence. She was born to the late Ronald and Lela G. Brown in Woodsfield.

She was a member of Good Samaritan Reformed Church in Gahanna.

Surviving are her husband of nearly 58 years, Richard  “Dick” Greene; a daughter, Mary Beth (Timothy D.) Miller; three grandsons, Matthew Nathaniel, Jacob Miller; a sister Glenola (Bill) Hintz; and many good friends…

A celebration of Gladys’life will be held at Good Samaritan Church at a later date.

Send condolences to www.schoedinger.com.

Arrangements by Schoedinger Northeast Chapel.

 

Griffiths, William C. Griffiths

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 28, 2008

GRIFFITHS, William C., Jr. 86, of Ferryview Rd., Martins Ferry, OH left this world to be with his lovely wife on Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008. He was born July 31, 1921 in Harpersville, OH, a son of the late William C., Sr. and Gladys (Williams) Griffiths.

He was retired from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. William was a dye setter by trade but a farmer at heart. At one time he owned an eighty acres farm outside of Mt. Pleasant, OH which he loved. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman and a member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, Lansing, OH and a past president of the Pleasant Valley Sportsman Club. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, W. W. II.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Virginia M. (Helsley) Griffiths; two brothers, Jack and Frank Griffiths.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn (Gene) Ross of Woodsfield, OH and Darlene (Fred) Martin of Wheeling, WV; two son, William C. (Kathryn) Griffiths, III of Sunset Heights, OH and Nathan Lee "Bud" (Karla) Griffiths of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry; a brother, Donald (Eileen) Griffiths of

Martins Ferry; a sister, Vernice McAninch of Colerain, OH; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Friends will be received Tues., 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH, where services will be held Wed., Apr. 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Barry Hall officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH with full military graveside honors by the Belmont Co. Council of the V.F.W.

 

Grim, Paul E. Grim

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 2008

 Paul E. Grim, age 79, of Zephyrhills Florida (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio and Guilford Lake, Ohio) died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his  home. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1929 a son of the late Donald and Vera Shingleton Grim.

He lived in Woodsfield, Ohio from 1961-1978 then at Guilford Lake, Ohio until he retired in 1995. After retirement Paul moved to the Zephyrhills,

Florida area while summering in Ohio ever since.

He retired seven times from the engineering and drafting field during his life. Paul designed the Jay Circosta Field House at Memorial Park in Woodsfield, Ohio. He was a Korean War veteran; loved classical music; played piano all his life, professionally at times. Paul was a devout follower of God, serving the Episcopal Churchhis whole life and as a Eucharist minister for many decades.

He was a widower two times by his wife Mary Robinson of 43 years and Carolyn Judd for 4 years. He is survived by his wife Leone Jones, a daughter

Patricia (John) Gissy of Downers Grove, Illinois, twin son Mark (Sue) of Woodsfield, Ohio, twin son Don (Betty) of Erie, PA, and seven grand children, Sharon, Jennifer, Janice, Tom, Mike, Erin, and Carolyn. He is also survived by a special dear friend of a lifetime, David Fields of Conneaut, Ohio.

A memorial service is planned on Saturday October 4, 2008 at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West at 2:00 PM with Paul's long time friend, Rev. Faye Grose officiating. Paul's cremains will be buried alongside his first wife Mary in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio at the convenience of

the family. Memorial contributions may be made to your local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

 

Grimes, Samie Dorsey Grimes

Myers Obituaries, Sistersville, West Virginia, dated, September 18, 2008

Samie Dorsey Grimes, 82, of Sistersville, died Sept. 17, 2008, at home. He was born April 8, 1926, in St. Marys, a son of the late Cecil Grimes and Eloise Lucus.

He was a retired iron worker with Union 549 in Wheeling, an Army veteran in World War II in the Pacific and Korean War and a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Paden City, VFW Post 6327 of Sistersville, Moose Lodge 1823 of Marietta, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club in Marietta, received the West Virginia Ambassador of Goodwill Among People from A.F. Manchin and received an Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, a Bronze Service Star, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal.

He is survived by his son, Sammy M. (Kathy D.) Grimes of Sardis, Ohio; daughter, Sheryl (Todd W.) Stockel of Marietta; grandchildren, Adam K. Hossman of Marietta, Barry M. Grimes of New Martinsville, Brett C. Grimes of Sardis, Ohio, Brandon L. Grimes of Loudonville, Ohio, Valerie Grimes of

Sistersville and Robert S. Grimes of Weirton; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Babe Smith; son, Steve Grimes; and stepbrother, Ebert Smith.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at the Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with Father Jim McCafferty officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in Marietta with military graveside services. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Haines, Wayne Walter Haines

Source:  The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; 17 Sep 2008

(July 26, 1941 - September 15, 2008)

      On September 15, 2008 at 5:37 in the morning, the Lord called home His good and faithful servant, Wayne W. Haines, unexpected to his family, but according to the Lord’s perfect will.

      Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday in the Haller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Huntington Township Cemetery. Friends may call 1-3 and 6-9 Thursday at Haller’s.

      Wayne was born July 26, 1941 in Beallsville, OH to Lucille Brown Harper and Forest E. Haines Sr. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Carole E. Cutright Haines, whom he married on October 24, 1959. In addition to his wife and his mother, survivors include his three children, Robin (Jeff Vickers) Snyder, Terri (Samuel) Eldridge, and Randall (Marilyn) Haines, all of Chillicothe; bringing him joy in the later years of his life were his ten grandchildren; Lindsay, Jeffrey, Leah, Jonah, Chelsey, John, Seth, Zachary, Nicholas and Natalie. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Forest Haines, Mary Jo Proehl, Brenda Wood, Karen Detillian, Mike, Tom, and Joseph Haines, Jan Binkowski, Maranda Irwin and Inis Ruth; his step-mother, Margaret Cokonougher. He was preceded in death by his father and his step-father, Emerson Harper.

      Wayne’s life exemplified his commitment to God, family, civic leadership, community, and education. Through a lifetime of discipleship and devotion to the Lord, Wayne served in eldership and trustee positions at Huntington Chapel Christian Union and Bethel Chapel Christian Union as well as serving as God’s laborer in the construction of both churches. He also served the larger Christian Union community as the Treasurer for the National General Council, as well as Ohio Second District Moderator.

          Beginning with his first appointment to the Huntington Local School Board of Education in 1971, Wayne discovered a passion for civic leadership that led to many years of service to the Huntington Township people as a local school board member for six years, the Ross Co. Board of Education for five years, and twenty-four years as the Fiscal Officer (Clerk) for Huntington Township.

      During Wayne’s life, he served on the 1971 inaugural high school football committee, co-founded the Huntington Youth League in 1972, and started Huntington T-Ball program in 1973. He had served as score keeper and clock keeper for both girls and boys athletic teams, and made, installed, and maintained the high school track record boards hanging in the high school gymnasium. In addition, Wayne, also built the original baseball diamond at the Huntington Athletic Complex, and served as the Huntington Athletic Boosters President from 1968-1972. More recently, he was the originator of the Huntington Hall of Fame and served as a committee member since its inception. He was honored to have received the Distinguished Athletic Service Award, presented by the committee in 2004. A lasting legacy to Wayne was begun in 1988, with the establishment of the Haines Scholarship. It has been awarded to Huntington High School graduates attending Ohio University-Chillicothe for 20 years.

      After 43 years of employment at the Chilpaco Paper Mill, Wayne retired in 2002 as an electrician. During employment he had the privilege of serving on the committee that developed all aspects of the Mead, now Glatfelter, Family Medical Center and he continued to serve as the Chairman of the advisory panel for the center.

      Memorial contributions may be made to the Haines Scholarship Fund, in care of Homeland Credit Union, or sent to Huntington Middle School, in care of Terri Eldridge, Chair.

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Hall, Elvin L. Hall

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 17, 2008

RINARD MILLS - Elvin L. Hall, 88, of Rinard Mills died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 24, 1920, at Brownsville the son of Austin and Laura Louella Stewart Hall.

He was the last post master of the Rinard Mills Post Office and a veteran of World War II. He was a 71 year member and past master of Graysville Grange No. 2681 and was a charter member of Jolly Grange at Brownsville. He was also a member of Monroe Pomona Grange No. 23. He was a founding trustee of the Knowlton Covered Bridge Park, a member of the Monroe County Planning Commission, a member of the Post Masters Union, a charter member and trustee of the Graysville and Community Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Matamoras VFW Post 6387.

On May 15, 1948, he married Audrie C. Griffin who preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 2006.

He is survived by three sons, Tom Hall (Donna), James Scott (Jan), and Charles Scott all of Rinard Mills; one daughter, Pat Boron of Rinard Mills; one daughter-in-law, Connie Scott of New Matamoras; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchilden; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Haslam Jackson and her husband, Joe Jackson, and their son, Joey; one son, George Scott; two grandchildren, Kevin Boron and Richard Scott; one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Hall; an infant stepson, Scott; one sister, Stella Ewers; and two brothers, Gilbert and Carl Hall.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras chapel, with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Rinard Mills Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras.

Grange services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and

Military Services will be held at the graveside on Monday. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Hall, Floyd Hall

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 8, 2008

Floyd E. Hall, age 92 of Graysville, Ohio died Wednesday October 8, 2008 in the Monroe County Care Center Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born in Graysville, Ohio December 17, 1915 a son of the late Harry Hall and Mattie Mobberly Hall.

He was a retired Farmer and Oil Field worker, and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Mervin Hall, Martha Lea Hall, Grethel Gray, Lottie Scott, Maxine Marshall, and Stella Ayers.

He is survived by his wife of 69 Years: Dorothia Haas Hall of Woodsfield, 2 daughters: Betty (Willis) Anderson - Graysville, Ohio, Shirley Hall - Graysville, Ohio, 2 sisters: Leona Beardmore - Marietta, Ohio, Clarice(Chester) Devore - Canton, Ohio, 2 grandchildren: Master Sgt. Eric Anderson - Yakota AirForce Base, Japan, Stacy (Jerry) Bradford - Marietta, Ohio, 5 great grandchildren: Ema and Ana Anderson - Kenmore, Washington, Isaac Anderson - Japan, Shallyn & Morgan Bradford - Marietta, Ohio.

Friends received from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday October 11, 2008 with Jeff Rich officiating.  Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio. Condolences can be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com

 

Hall, Mary Martha McCort Hall nee Graham

Bauer-Turner Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 2008

Mary Martha McCort Hall, 88, of Malaga, Ohio, passed away at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center on August 20, 2008. She was born Feb. 26, 1920 in Lansing, Ohio, a daughter of the late George F. and Sophia Sulsberger Graham.

She was retired postmaster of the U.S. Post Office at Malaga and a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Woodsfield. She was also a member of the Malaga Acorn Twig of the Barnesville Hospital Branch.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas F. McCort; her second husband, John Hall; four brothers, Louis

Graham, Everett Graham, Howard Graham, and George Graham; and one sister, Dolly Rinehart.

Surviving are five children: Thomas C. (Pamela) McCort of Morristown; John (Cathy) McCort of McConnelsville; Pat McCort of Laings; Brian (Debbie) McCort of Malaga, and Rhea Hupp of Woodsfield; three step-daughters, Nancy Stephen, Jeanne Mohorovich, and Joan Hamilton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Friday August 22, 2008 from (2-4) (7-9) p.m. at the Bauer Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio, where services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.bauerturner.com.

 

Hall, Mildred I. Hall nee Hamilton

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 26, 2008

HALL, Mildred I., 86, Barnesville, died Wednesday June 25, 2008, in Barnesville Health Care Center.

She was born December 11, 1921 in Woodsfield to Frank and Mary (Steele) Hamilton.

She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and was owner/operator of the former Hall's Grocery.

She was preceded in death by husband, Herbert "Herb" Hall October 16, 1995 and three brothers, Leo, Gene, and Ernest Hamilton.

Surviving are two sons, Gary (Janet) Hall of Ocala, Fla. and Larry (Susan) Hall of Bayonet Point, Fla.; two daughters, Linda (Roger) Eddy of Marietta

and Janet (Jeff) Briddell of Barnesville; two sisters, Doris Fenton of Carrollton and Ethel Woody of Mansfield, Texas; 8 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and service 11 a.m, Saturday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St, Barnesville, OH.

Burial in Crestview Cemetery.

 Memorials may be made to: Main St United Methodist Church or Moffett-Fletcher United Methodist Church.  Condolences at: www. campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Hamilton, Ernest C. Hamilton

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 2008

Ernest C. “Ernie” Hamilton, 84, Carrollton, died Feb. 14, 2008, in his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Woodsfield, a son of the late Frank and Audrey Steele Hamilton.

He was a Navy veteran of WWII and retired from Republic Steel/LTV. He was an avid hunter, long time area farmer, Hereford breeder, and member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Dale (Suzanne) Hamilton of Carrollton, Bryan (Kathy Hamilton of Carrollton, Roger (Mary) Hamilton of Canton; three sisters, Doris Fenton of Carrollton, Mildred Hall of Barnesville, Ethel Woody of Mansfield; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; brother, Gene; daughter, Ellen Sue; and a grandson, Ty Allen.

Friends were received Feb. 17 at Sweeny-Dodds Funeral Home, Carrollton. Funeral services were Feb. 18 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Orphanides officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ernie’s name to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church building fund.

 

Hamilton, Greg A. Hamilton

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 11, 2008

Greg A. Hamilton, age 52 of Margate, Florida Formerly of Monroe County, Ohio died Wednesday April 9th, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. He was born July 13th, 1955 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Charles M. Hamilton and Lois Jean Young Hamilton.

He grew up in Lewisville, Ohio and was a 1973 graduate of Skyvue High School. He worked as a service technician for an air conditioning company.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Charles M. Hamilton Jr.

He is survived by one brother Jay Hamilton and his wife Judy of Jerusalem, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends received from (1-3) Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held Sunday at 3 P.M. Interment in the Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Hammill, Patty Jane Hammill, nee Sprague

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 28 Mar 2008

HAMMILL

        Patty Jane Hammill, age 71, a resident of Columbus, died Thursday, March 27, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband John and daughter Leslie. She is survived by son, James; and daughter, Lauran; son-in-law, Richard DeWitt; grandchildren, Cami, Cori, Ava and Eva, Gabriel and Samuel; sister, Judy; brother-in-law, Stuart; and niece, Melissa (David) Hawk.

        A memorial service will be announced at a later date. SCHOEDINGER  NORTH  CHAPEL, is assisting the family.

 

Hannahs, Brice E. Hannahs

Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 24, 2008

Brice E. Hannahs, 67, of 51620 Richard Clark Rd., Summerfield, Ohio died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio. He was born near Calais, Ohio on March 19, 1941 a son of Grace Morris Hannahs who survives of Quaker City, Ohio and the late Samuel Vernon Hannahs.

He was a farmer; a former substitute mail carrier in Senecaville, Ohio; a former employee of Western Electric, Columbus, Ohio; a former school bus driver in the Noble Local School District and was a former Marion Township Trustee in Noble County. Brice was a member of the Summerfield Church of Christ, Summerfield, Ohio.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marion Hannahs.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Bates Hannahs whom he married on July 22, 1962; three sons: Craig Hannahs of Marietta, Ohio, Chris Hannahs of Summerfield, Ohio and Doug (Beth) Hannahs of Summerfield, Ohio; two brothers: Eugene (Patty) Hannahs of Springfield, Ohio and Bradley Hannahs of Summerfield, Ohio; three sisters: Jenene Bennett of Zanesville, Ohio, Rosalie Bausch of Columbus, Ohio and Kathy Hannahs of Columbus, Ohio; one sister-in-law: Connie Hannahs of Lewisville, Ohio; five grandchildren: Daniel, Mathew, Steven, Clay and Gracie Hannahs; one great grandson: Bryce Hannahs; 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 25, 2008. Friends then received at the Summerfield Church of Christ, Summerfield, Ohio from noon until time of services at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 with Frank Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Hannum, Ronald D. Hannum

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 6, 2008

Ronald D. Hannum, 71, of 27247 Barnett Road, Summerfield, Ohio died Monday, May 5, 2008 in the emergency room at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio.

He was born at Sarahsville, Ohio on February 1, 1937 a son of the late Mildred Hannum and step-father, Harry Moore.

He was currently a car salesman for Kountry Kar Kare in Woodsfield, Ohio and was formerly affiliated with Caldwell Motors, Caldwell, Ohio for 25 years. He was a Methodist by faith and was a member of the Olive Lodge #210 F & A.M., Mt. Ephraim, Ohio. He enjoyed gardening, four wheeling and especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Barnett Hannum whom he married on September 20, 1958; one daughter: Denise (Tim) Wells of Summerfield, Ohio; three sons: Darren (Lisa) Hannum of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, Derek (Linn) Hannum of Orlando, Florida and Doug (Michelle) Hannum of Kennonsburg, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Jamie Wells, Cody and Tia Hannum, Andrew, Alex, Frances and Logan Hannum, Simone and Max Hannum.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 with Rev. Myron Guiler officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Hansen, William W. Hansen

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 2008

William W. (Bill) Hansen, age 74, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday September 20, 2008 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1934 in

Spokane, Washington, a son of the late Waldo and Lovena Smith Hansen.

Bill was the owner of B & J Guns and retired from Conalco Corp. Hannibal, Ohio with 38 years of service. He was a member of the Woodsfield VFW, Eagles, and the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife: Janet Hansen of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 son: Michael (Allison) Hansen - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 daughters: Sheri (Rick) Hedlund - Kent, Washington, Cindy (Tom) Antill - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 step-daughters: Sharon (Joe) Huffman - Jerusalem, Ohio, Darlene (Dan) Sims - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 brother: Dick Hansen - Fremont, California, Grandchildren: Taylor Hansen, Korin Hedlund, Chad Hedlund, Kelci Antill, Kordell Antill. Step-grandchildren: Richard Huffman, Chad Huffman, and

Lauren Sims. Step great grandchildren: Mason Huffman, Hank Reed, and Wyatt Reed.

Friends received from 4 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 11a.m. Wednesday September 24, 2008 with Keith Jones officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Harcourt, Brett Allen Harcourt

Source:  The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer - Thursday, December 25, 2008

        Brett Allen Harcourt, 49, of Murray died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at his home. Mr. Harcourt, an Army veteran, attended David Lipscomb University and Murray State University and was a longtime employee of Rudolph Tire in Murray.

        Survivors include his wife, Kathy Emmick Harcourt, formerly of Owensboro; a son, Joshua Allen (Leigh Ann) Harcourt of Hardin; his parents, Jules and Patsy Riley Harcourt of Murray; his sister, Ann (David) Randolph of Fort Mitchell; and his brothers, Ed (Rita) Harcourt and John (Diane) Harcourt of LaGrange.

        Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Churchill-Imes Funeral Home in Murray. No visitation is scheduled. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, Sixth Floor, New York NY 10006 or Murray Calloway County Hospice, 803 Poplar St., Murray KY 42071. Online condolences may be placed at www.imesmiller.com.

 

Hardesty, Charles E. Hardesty

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 26, 2008

       Charles E. Hardesty, 70, 2227 16th St., Parkersburg, WV. formerly of Noble County, died May 17, 2006, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born near Caldwell, on Feb. 13, 1936, a son of the late Cecil and Selma Lahue Hardesty.

       He was a former letter carrier and retired as Superintendent of Postal Operations at the Belpre Post Office. He was a member of the Belpre Church of Christ, a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Noble County Genealogical Society and First Families of Noble County.

       Surviving are his wife, Ila M. Dailey Hardesty; two daughters, Elaine (Paul) Moore of Troutville, Virginia; Joni (Greg) Adams of Waterford; brother, Larry (Yvonne) Hardesty of Canton; six grandchildren, Jonathan, Hannah, Mary Grace and Abigail Rose Moore and Valerie and Rachel Adams.

       Friends were received May 18 at Belpre Church of Christ and May 19 at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, with Ron Laughery officiating. Burial followed in Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield.

 

Harding, Inez Arrowood Harding, nee Wells

Source:  The Harlan [Kentucky] Daily Enterprise; Tuesday, July 1, 2008

        Inez Ruth Harding, 84, of Cawood, passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 28, 2008, at her home.

        A native of Inez, KY she was born May 7, 1923 to the late Paris and Alice Wells. She had resided in Harlan Co. since 1998 and attended the Immanuel Baptist Church and the Harlan Church of Christ. She worked with the War effort during WW II and was retired from Western Electric in Ohio. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother to her family.

        Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, James Weaver Arrowood, her second husband, Henry C. Harding who was the pastor at Rosspoint Church of Christ for many years; her brother, Ed Wells; and her sisters: Imogene Arrowood and Roberta Baldwin.

        She leaves to cherish her memory, four children: James C. Arrowood of New Plymouth, OH, Harold Arrowood of Cardington, OH, Ray Arrowood of Cawood and Donna R. Nolan of Cawood; two stepsons: David Harding and Mike Harding both of Lexington; one brother, Carl Wells of Springfield, OH; seven grandchildren: Crystal L. Mitchell of Fresno, California, Jenny Arrowood of Grove City, OH, Diana M. Nolan of Frankfort, KY and Jonathan Nolan of Cawood, Alexander Arrowood of Columbus, OH, Zachery Arrowood of Columbus, OH and Matthew Arrowood of  Cardington, OH; four great grandchildren: Brandon and Kyle Mitchell, Analena Renee Nolan and Abri Marie Arrowood; she leaves nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.

Visitation for Mrs. Harding will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.

        Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Martin presiding. Music will be provided by Pat Burgan and Nancy Johnson.

        Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, KY.

        In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mountain Heritage Hospice, PO Box 189 Harlan, KY 40831 in memory of Mrs. Harding Condolences can be made at www.harlan obits.net.

        Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Inez Ruth Harding.

 

Harkins, Lea Harkins nee Spangler

Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, WV., dated, December 9, 2008

Harkins, Lea, age 83, of Dangel Lane, Sardis, Ohio, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV.
She was born October 28, 1925 in Junction City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Myrtle Murdock Spangler.
       She was a real estate agent; and enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and laughing with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jim Lehmkuhl; and a brother, Curtis Spangler.

Survivors include three sons, Fred Lehmkuhl of Simi Valley, CA, Gregory (Sandy) Lehmkuhl of Cortez, CO, and Steve (Florence) Zucker of Sardis; 7 grandchildren, Eric, Jeany Ann, Joey, Melody, Adam, Alison and Carrie; and 5 great grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Harper, John L. Harper

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; 24 Sep 2008

        ZANESVILLE - John L. Harper, 61, of Albany, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.

        John was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Zanesville, to Bernice Lucille Moore Harper of Zanesville and the late Harry L. Harper Sr.

        In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Brooks Harper of the home; two sons, Michael T. Gard of Kentucky and Johnny Harper of Zanesville; four daughters, Dedra (Billie) Hawkins of Texas, Kelli (Dale) Wolfe of Texas, Crystal Mason of Albany and Kelly Shirer of Zanesville; a brother, Bill Harper of Georgia; four sisters, Connie (Lyle) Watts, Leona Smith, Bernice Haines and Violet Blake of Zanesville; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

        John was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Harry Harper Jr.

        Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. with funeral services at noon Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, 56 S. Fifth St. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Cemetery in Sonora.

 

Harris, Frank Thomas Harris

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, August 18, 2008

HARRIS, Frank Thomas, Sr., 69, of Morgan Hill Rd., St. Clairsville, OH died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born April 8, 1939, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late William E. and Grace (Johnson) Harris.

He was retired from the Hannibal plant of the Ormet Corporation. Frank was amember of the Sportsman Club, and P.N.A. both of Maynard, OH, and the Belmont Better Hunting and Fishing Club, Piedmont, OH.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, James and Joe Harris and two infant brothers; four sisters, Mary Ellen, May, Hazel and Grace and a grandchild, Kalib Frakowski.

Surviving are his wife, Rosalie (Fleahman) Harris; two sons, Frank (Rose) Harris, Jr of Monroe, MI and Alan Harris of Barnesville, OH; a daughter,

Kimberly (Kevin) Frakowski of Maynard; three sisters, Virginia Bruey, Shirley (Robert) Bell and Sarah Harris all of Martins Ferry; five grandchildren, Erin (Shay) Neddo and Brian (Andrea) Harris all of MI, Allen Harris, Jr. of Pa., and Konnor and Kraig Frakowski, of Maynard, and four great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH. where services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2008. at 11a.m. with Minister Rod Kasler officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Frank's great grandson Austin Neddo, c/o Erin & Shay Neddo, 11528 Sumpter Rd., Carleton, MI 48117.

 

Hart, Edwin Charles Hart

McVay-Perkins Online Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, August 11, 2008

Edwin Charles Hart, age 49, of Macksburg, Ohio, died Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born December

21, 1958, in Cabin Run, Doddridge County, West Virginia, son of the late Edwin Carl and Mary Jo Lang Hart.

He was a 1977 graduate of the former Skyview High School in Monroe County, Ohio, and he was employed by Donald Morris Sawmill in Macksburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gathering ginseng, and collecting guns, knives, and coins. He was also fond of old cars.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Jolena Jackson; and one brother, Robert Burgett.

Surviving are his wife, Penny J. Brooks Hart, whom he married December 30, 2007; one daughter, Jennifer Rose (Jason) Horne of Bellefontaine; three sons, Edwin Charles ''E.C.'' Hart of Bellfontaine, and Daniel Michael Hart and Edwin Claude Hart, both of Marietta; one sister, Vickie (Carl) Ady of Cameron; one brother, Carl (Tammy) Hart of Macksburg; two grandsons, Dylan Guiles and Cole Horne; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

No visitation will be observed. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 15, 2008, at 2PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street,

Caldwell, with Ken Perkins officiating.

 

Hart, Edwin Charles Hart

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 2008

Edwin Charles Hart, 49, Macksburg, died Aug. 10, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Cabin Run, Doddridge County, W. Va., a son of the late Edwin Carl and Mary Jo Lang Hart.

He was a 1977 graduate of the former Skyvue High School in Monroe County, and had been employed at the Donald Morris Sawmill in Macksburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gathering ginseng, collecting guns, knives and coins. We [sic-He] was also fond of old cars.

Surviving are his wife, Penny J. Brooks Hart, whom he married 12/30/2007; three sons, Edwin Charles “E. C.” Hart Guiles of Bellfontaine; Daniel Michael Hart, Edwin Claude Hart, both of Marietta; a daughter, Jennifer Rose (Jason) Horne of Bellfontaine; a sister, Vickie (Carl) Ady of Cameron; a brother, Carl (Tammy) Hart of Macksburg; two grandsons, Dylan Guiles and Cole Horne; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Burgett; and a sister, Jolena Jackson.

No visitation will be observed. A memorial service will be held Aug. 15, at 2. p.m., at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, with Ken Perkins officiating. Online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com.

 

Hartenstein, William V. Hartenstein

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader [online]; 14 Oct 2008

        HARTENSTEIN, William V. "Bill," 84, of Monroe St., Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. He was born Mar. 28, 1924 in N. Wheeling, WV a son of the late Howard H. and Vancie L. (Wilson) Hartenstein.

        Bill was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry where he was a Trustee and Elder. Bill was a Scout Leader of Troop #51 and a member of the Booster Club both of Martins Ferry and the Salvation Army Board. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, WW II.

        In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son William V. Hartenstein, Jr., and three sisters Betty L Edwards, Virginia Mumley, and Judith Redmond.

        Surviving are his wife Betty L. (Jarrett) Hartenstein, a son Neil T. (Linda) Hartenstein of St. Clairsville, OH, three daughters Patricia A. Hartenstein of Martins Ferry, Susan (Corky) Gehrig of Shadyside, OH, and Dorothy (Richard) Corvi of El Paso, TX, a brother Richard G. (Lois) Hartenstein of Wheeling, two sisters Jacky Henry of Connellsville, PA and Ruth Hodgkiss of Massillon, OH, three grandchildren Betsy J., Cody L. and Mickayla L. Corvi, several nieces and nephews and his two black beauties Sydney and Buddy.

        Friends will be received Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH. Friends will also be received Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, OH, with Rev. Dr. John F. Helgeson, and Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.

        Deacons will hold services Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the funeral home.

        Full military honors will be held prior to services at the First Presbyterian Church by the Belmont County Council of the V.F.W.

 

Hartley, Penny Sue Hartley nee Gill

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, September 18, 2008

Penny Sue (Gill,) 42, of Carlisle St., Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at home. She was born Apr. 1, 1966 in Martins Ferry a daughter of Sandy (Morris) Gill and the late Charles Gill.

She was an employee of Peterson Nursing and Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheeling, WV.

Surviving in addition to her mother of Martins Ferry are a son Sam Hartley of Morgantown, WV, two daughters Alyshia Hartley of Morgantown, and  Christy (Jeremy) Griffith of Wheeling, WV, a brother Tim Gill of Martins Ferry, two sisters Evelyn Gill of Barnesville, OH, and Jennifer (John) Beck of Harrisville, OH.

Friends will be received Friday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Lucarelli officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Bellaire, OH. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the family in care of Joyce Taylor, 51790 Key Rd., Bellaire, OH 43906.

 

Hartshorn, Heber D. Hartshorn

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 31, 2008

Heber D. Hartshorn, age 74 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday May 30, 2008 at his home. He was born July 2, 1933 in Graysville, Ohio a son of the late Wilbur Ray Hartshorn and Anna Francis Smith Hartshorn.

He was a retired Laborer and member of Union Local 639, a US Army Veteran, member of the Royal Order of Moose, and American Legion Post 888. Heber was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all that knew him.

Preceded in death by 1 son: Bruce Hartshorn, 4 brothers: Demoine, Eugene, Sam, and Linsey Hartshorn. 4 sisters: Geneva Highman, Anna June Bishop, Alice Meredith Hartshorn, and Gertrude Hines.

Heber is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Archer Hartshorn of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 son: Michael Hartshorn & fiancé Lisa - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter:

Diana Hughes and her husband Daniel - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 sisters: Roslea (John) Dougherty - Louisville, Ohio, Ruth Mallett - Columbus, Ohio, Grandchildren: Dustin and his fiancé Chelsea, Derek and his wife Amber, Dexter, Michaela, Julian, Haleigh and Ryan. great grandchildren: Bailey, Hunter, Ashton, and Treyton.

Friends will be received from (2-9) p.m. Tuesday June 3, 2008 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heber Hartshorn Woodsfield Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Carol Schumacher, 139 Maple Ave, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Haught, Jack Haught

The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, dated, October 7, 2008

 Jack Haught, age 82 of Malvern and formerly Minerva died Sat. Oct. 4, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1926 in

Woodsfield to John and Lela (Jackson) Haught.

He retired from LTV Steel where he was a welder and was the co-owner of Dan's Pizza in Minerva for many years. He is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church, Tubal Lodge #551 F&AM, 32 Degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Canton and the Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII and is a member of the Minerva American Legion Post #357.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Dougherty) Haught who he married Jan. 15, 1944; two daughters, Sharon White of Malvern, Kathy Jo (Eric) Eddy of Minerva; six sons, Richard Haught of Dayton, Larry (Betty) Haught of Minerva, Ed (Cathy) Haught of Minerva, Clyde Haught of Canton, David (Polly) Haught of Minerva, Steve (Brenda) Haught of Minerva; two sisters, Dora Lou Ream of Grandville, Joyce (Richard) Freeland of Massillon; 20 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a daughter Janet Haught, a brother Stanley Haught.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Mr. Ralph Norman officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 6-9 PM in the funeral home. (Gotschall-Hutchison, 330-868-4900) Published in The Repository or The Independent on 10/7/2008.

 

Hawk, Donald R. Hawk

Source:  The Nebraska City [Nebraska] News-Press; Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Donald R. Hawk:  Aug. 8, 1944-Sept. 14, 2008

        Donald R. Hawk, 64, Syracuse, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Omaha. He was born Aug. 8, 1944, at Sharon, Pa., son of Homer and Margaretta (Saunders) Hawk. He married Beverly Ann Schell Nov. 5, 1989, at Church on the Rock, Lincoln.

        Hawk formerly lived at Lincoln. He moved to Syracuse in 2000. Hawk was a supervisor for Cornhusker Place DeTox, Lincoln. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Hawk was a member of Massie-Richards American Legion Post No. 100, an active alcohol recovery proponent and was proud to have had 20 years sobriety.

        Surviving are his wife, Beverly, Syracuse; daughter, Cindy Pasquerillo and husband David, grandson, David Pasquerillo, Jr., all New Castle, Pa.; sisters, Gretta Murray and husband Brice, Hubbard, Ohio; Judy DeBonis, Hermitage, Pa.; Debrah Fagen and husband James, Belfonte, Pa.; stepdaughter, Karen Driever, step-grandsons, Jasper Keran, and Bradley and Kelson Driever, all Villisca, Iowa; stepson, Brian Olsen and wife Andrea; and step-grandsons, Luke and Sean Olsen, Alisa Viejo, Calif.; special companion, dog Heidi; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

        He was preceded by his parents; a sister Betty Jo Devitto and her husband, Joe.

        Services will be Thursday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse. The Rev. Jeff Kelley will officiate. Interment will be at the Cortland Cemetery.

        Visitation will be two hours before the service at the funeral home.

        Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.

        Condolences may be left at www.fusselmanwymore.com.

        Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Hayes, Kenneth L. Hayes

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, February 28, 2008

BARNESVILLE -- Kenneth L. Hayes, 61, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at Barnesville Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1946, in Woodsfield, son of the late Allen "Cap" and Amelia (Stephen) Hayes.

Mr. Hays was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Living Water Fellowship Church and was a former employee of Y&O Coal Co.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Leasure.

He leaves his wife, Judy (Campbell) Hayes; two sons, Scott (Christina) Hayes of Woodsfield and Shannon (Andrea) Hayes of Barnesville; daughter, Tina (Todd) Tucker of Barnesville; brother, Gervis (Genevra) Hayes of Quaker City; two sisters, Gertrude Brown of New Concord and Almeta Morris of Woodsfield; eight grandchildren, Lacy (Chas) Starr, T.J. Tucker, Scott Hayes Jr., Tiffany Hayes, Trevor Vanhorn, Brittany Vanhorn, Gracie Hayes and Brady Hayes; two great-grandchhildren, Elizabeth and Emma Louise Starr; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St, Barnesville, where services will be 1 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Boston Cemetery.

 

Hayes, Kenny L. Hayes
Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Obituaries, Barnesville, Ohio, dated, February 28, 2008
Kenneth L. Hayes, 61, of Quaker City, OH, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born March 12, 1946 in Woodsfield, OH., son of the late Allen "Cap" and Amelia (Stephen) Hayes.
An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of Living Water Fellowship Church and was a former employee of Y&O Coal Co.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister - Geneva Leasure.
Surviving are his wife - Judy (Campbell) Hayes; 2 sons - Scott (Christina) Hayes of Woodsfield, OH and Shannon (Andrea) Hayes of Barnesville, OH; daughter - Tina (Todd) Tucker of Barnesville, OH; brother- Gervis (Genevra) Hayes of Quaker City, OH; 2 sisters - Gertrude Brown of New Concord, OH and Almeta Morris of Woodsfield, OH; 8 grandchildren - Lacy (Chas) Starr, T.J. Tucker, Scott Hayes Jr., Tiffany Hayes, Trevor Vanhorn, Brittany Vanhorn, Gracie Hayes and Brady Hayes; 2 great grandchhildren - Elizabeth and Emma Louise Starr, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 and service 1 PM Monday at
Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St, Barnesville, OH. with Pastor Bud Hines officiating. Burial in Boston Cemetery, Boston, OH.

 

Hays, Melissa "Missy Hays nee Riley

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 28, 2008

Melissa "Missy" Hays, 49, of Colegate Drive, Marietta, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital from cancer. She was born Sept. 14, 1958, in Marietta, to the late Walter Lee and Betty Wheatley Riley.

Missy graduated from Marietta High School with the class of 1976, and was the church secretary at Norwood United Methodist Church where she was a member and involved with the United Methodist Women. She was active in following Marietta High School sports and especially the girls softball and boys wrestling programs.

She married Michael Hays on Jan. 27, 1990, in Marietta; he survives along with daughter, Olivia Hays, and son, Drew Hays, both of the home.

One sister, Lynn Augenstein (Chet) of Lebanon, Ohio; two brothers, Steve Riley (Lisa) of Marietta and W. Lee Riley (Jeannie) of Houston, Texas; a brother-in-law, E.J. Anderson of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews, along with her father-in-law, Clem Hays, and mother-in-law, Jan Hays, also survive.

Missy was preceded in death by her father, Walter Lee Riley, on May 8, 2004; mother, Betty Wheatley Riley on July 23, 2006; three sisters, Donna J. Amrine on March 17, 1984, Karen Anderson on May 5, 2005, and Sandra Mayer on May 23, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta, with the Rev. Jim Spears officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Marietta High School Boosters for girls softball and boys wrestling or Norwood United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 203.

Online condolences may be sent via http://www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Hedinger, Iola Hedinger, nee Orme

Source:  ritchiefuneralhome.com; 27 or 28 Apr 2008

        Funeral Services for Iola Hedinger, age 80 of Nodaway who died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at her home in Nodaway will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in Corning. Visitation will be Monday from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning. Interment will be held in the Methodist Grove Cemetery in rural Adams County, IA. Memorials can be directed to her church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefunralhome.com under Obituaries.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.

        Iola Maye (Orme) Hedinger was born December 12, 1927, on the family farm south of Nodaway, IA. Iola was the daughter of William (Bill) Orme and Rosena (Moser) Orme. She grew up attending the Nodaway Public School. While in high school, Iola sang in the choir, played the piano, and filled in for teachers who were absent. She also taught school in rural Adams County after graduation. On December 25, 1946, Iola was united in marriage to Russell Paul Hedinger at the Nodaway United Methodist Church. Two children were born to bless this union, Susan Elaine and Lonnie Gene.

        Russell and Iola farmed in Adams County all of their married lives. Iola was a 'true farmer's wife' and worked with Russell on the farm, enjoying the lifestyle farming provided their family. They loved attending church together and working in the garden. Iola taught piano lessons to several neighborhood children. She also taught Sunday school and Bible school. Iola spent many hours canning and freezing the produce from the family garden. She also loved being active in politics. Iola had been a member of the IAn's for Moral education; Christian Coalition; and the Republican Party. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

        Left to cherish Iola's memory are her two children, daughter, Susan Lantz and husband Richard of Shenandoah; son, Lonnie Hedinger and wife Lorna of Nodaway; granddaughter Angela Lantz Fox and husband Dan of Lincoln, NE; grandson, Christopher Lantz and wife Jana of Kansas City, MO; great-granddaughters, Olivia Fox and Kate Lantz; and a great-grandson, Ty Lantz.

        Preceding Iola in death are her parents, Bill and Rosena Orme; her loving husband Russell Hedinger in 1999; and infant great-granddaughter, Riley Fox; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Albert and Vonnie Hedinger.

        Although Iola will be greatly missed, her love and inspiration will live on through her family.

 

 

Hedinger, Vonnie Hedinger, nee Johnston

Source:  ritchiefuneralhome.; 17 or 18 Feb 2008

        Funeral services for Vonnie Hedinger, age 85 of Corning, who died Saturday, February 16, 2008, at her home will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment will be held in the Methodist Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Corning Public Library or Corning High School Consumer Science. Memories can be shared with the family on our web page www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.

Vonnie Virgene (Johnston) Hedinger was born October 5, 1922, on a farm near Mount Etna, the daughter of David Johnston and Geneva (Westfall) Johnston. She grew up attending rural schools, graduating from the Corning High School with the Class of 1940. She then attended the University of Northern IA in Cedar Falls, graduating with a Normal Teacher Training Certificate in 1947. Vonnie taught in the primary grades in both Corning and Bedford rural schools, staying with various families in the area. During this time, Vonnie spent a great deal of time with her sister Daily. Most people thought they were more like twins than just sisters! Vonnie accepted a position in Corning to teach at the new Craft building, a move that made it possible for her to be near her mother. On December 26, 1955, she was united in marriage to Albert John Hedinger in Mount Etna, Iowa.

        Vonnie was active in her church teaching Sunday school and Bible School for many years. She attended the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church until its closing, she and Albert then returned to the church she attended as a child, Church of the Brethren, where she was still a member. Vonnie was also a member of the Knitting Club. She was a dedicated, perfectionist seamstress, sewing her own wedding dress and creating over 100 Care Bears! She also loved to raise a large garden, canning the produce and sharing them with her family and friends. Vonnie took great pride in her family and grandchildren. She was known for her many crafts, along with her collection of cookbooks and sewing supplies.

Left to cherish Vonnie's memory is a daughter, Kristy Richards and husband Allen of Corning; a son, Jeff Hedinger and wife Becky of Corning; grandsons, Adam and Andrew Hedinger; step-grandchildren, Doug and Missy Richards; Susan and Joe Brown and Curtis Richards; a step-great-grandson, Bryce; two sisters, Daily Allison and husband Darrel; and Eunice Beck; two sister-in-laws, Naomi Johnston and Iola Hedinger; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

        Preceding Vonnie in death were her parents and in-laws; her husband Albert in 2005; three sisters, Alma Livingston, Aletha Johnston and Gladys Bickford; two brothers, Marvin Johnston and Millard Johnston; four brother-in-laws, Russell Livingston, David Beck, Kenneth Bickford and Russell Hedinger; a sister-in-law, Wilma Johnston; four nephews, Richard Johnston, Duane Johnston, Jimmy Bickford and Gilbert Woodburn; and a niece, Carol Williams.

        Vonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and teacher.  Her enthusiasm, humor, insight and gentle kindness will be missed by everyone.

 

Heft, William F. Heft

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 16, 2008

William F. “Bill” Heft, 92, died Sept. 25, 2008, at his home in Clearwater, Fla. He was born Oct. 29, 1915, a son of the late Lewis and Minnie Christman Heft of Lewisville.

He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1934. He was employed during WWII by Atlas Powder Co. of Ravenna as a supervisor on the load line of 75mm anti-aircraft shells. He later worked for Packard Electric Division of General Motors in Warren retiring in 1974 as a maintenance supervisor.

He was a charter member of the Paris Ruritan Club near Ravenna, serving as president, other positions on the board and a convention representative for many years. He was the last survivor of the 25 charter members.

The Hefts enjoyed living on their small farm at Newton Falls and upon retiring they moved to Clearwater. For many years they enjoyed traveling throughout all the United States and visiting many islands and foreign countries.

Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Martha Hipsher; three daughters, Mary Ann Walker, Jean (Jim) Albert of Clearwater, Nancy (Bob) Strausser of Cuyahoga Falls; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Theodore, Francis, Stanley, Paul and Charles; two sisters, Bessie Sutherland and Melba Reich.

Private services were held Sept. 27 at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.

 

Heller, Melba Rose Heller nee Durig

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, October 20, 2008

HELLER, Melba Rose Durig, 78, of Beallsville, Ohio, died October 18, 2008, in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born September 11, 1930, in New Martinsville, Ohio.

She was dearly loved by all her family and friends.

She was a homemaker; and a member of the First Baptist Church in New Martinsville, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Bertha Rothlisbeeger Durig; and three brothers, Robert, Raymond and John Durig.

She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Heller, whom she married November 11, 1951; one son, Richard Andrew Heller II and his wife, Kim, of Harper, Kansas; three daughters, Andrea S. Brozstek of Wellsburg, W.Va., Christy A. Nodine and her husband, Wayne, of Inman, S.C., and Sherri L. Reisz and her husband, Jim, of Beallsville; one brother, George "Dutch" Durig and his wife, Ria, of Del.; two sisters, Grace Batton of New Martinsville, and June Bohrer and her husband, Gary, of Senecaville, Ohio; ten grand children; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the New Martinsville First Baptist Church, 841 4th Street, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with service Wednesday, at 1 p.m.  Interment in Powhatan Point Cemetery, Powhatan, Ohio. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, W.Va.

 

Hendershot, Donald Lee Hendershot

Source:  Watters Funeral Home (Woodsfield, Ohio) web site; 2 Sep 2008

(January 3, 1930 - September 2, 2008)     

        U.S. Veteran Donald L. Hendershot, 78, of 219 Holiday Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.

        He was born near Malaga, Ohio on January 3, 1930 a son of the late Harvey and Louise Leach Hendershot.

        He was a retired employee of the Conalco Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Norman and Jeanette Gates; one brother, Wilfred Hendershot and one grandson, Chad McKelvey.

        Surviving are three daughters: Mieda (Donald) Alleman of Sardis, Ohio, Kathy (Jack) Powers of Grove City, Ohio and Diane (John) McGarry of New Concord, Ohio; one son: Jeff (Rhonda) Hendershot of Galloway, Ohio; two sisters: Lucille Woodburn of Wheeling, West Virginia and Kathryn (Robert) Beatty of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 with Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Bush Cemetery near Malaga, Ohio with full military graveside services.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215 or to the American Diabetes Association, 471 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

 

Henderson, James Daniel Henderson Sr.

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer; 24 Jun 2008 and the Wheeling Area Genealogical Society Lookout, July 2008.

DEATH OF JAMES DANIEL HENDERSON, SR.

Husband of Mary Lou Henderson, W. A. G. S. Lookout Editor

         James Daniel Henderson, Sr., 80, of Wheeling, WV, died Friday, June 20, 2008 in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling.

         He was born October 8, 1927 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, the son of David L. and Elsie Jones Henderson.

Dan was a 1946 graduate of Triadelphia High School; a U. S. Marine, served in the Pacific Theater of War, WWII and a plank member of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines at Camp Lejune, NC; a member of St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church; a Mason, a member of Bates Lodge #33, AF & AM, and Scottish Rite; the BPO Elks Lodge; The Wheeling Area Genealogical Society, Wheeling Historical Society, Friends of Wheeling, and Meals on Wheels.

         He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ruth Henderson and brother, Dr. David L. Henderson, Jr.

         Surviving are his loving wife, Mary Lou Dueker Henderson; three children, James Daniel Henderson, Jr. of Delray, FL, Kimberly Ann Byard-Swearingen of Tampa, FL, and David George Henderson of Wheeling, and grandson, Robert Christopher Byard, II of Tampa, FL.

         There will be no viewing or funeral. A memorial service will he held at a future time at St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church.*

         In March of 1992 the Lookout was born. Dan was a WVU Journalism major with a history minor when President Truman recalled the Marines into service. On June 20, 2008, he returned to WVU. This time to the School of Medicine.

         He was a silent volunteer for WAGS. He proof read, collated, stapled, folded, stamped, labeled, sorted, and counted the newsletters for the first 14 years.

Dan knew the city of Wheeling and its history. He was an avid reader and many times did the research for articles.

         This is the 17th year of the Lookout and his input will be sorely missed.

*Submitter's Note:  The text of the obituary to the point of the asterisk was the same in both listed sources.  The Wheeling Area Genealogical Society, Lookout, added the material following the asterisk.

 

Hensel, Edward W. Hensel

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, August 19, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - Edward William Hensel, 29, of New Matamoras died Sunday (Aug. 17, 2008) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born on April 1, 1979, in Sistersville, W.Va., the son of Elmer Walter and Ellen Janeda Hensel.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Grandview Township. He was a graduate of River High School in 1998 and was a township trustee for Benton Township in Monroe County. He loved hunting and farming.

He is survived by his mother, Ellen Hensel of New Matamoras; one stepsister, Janeda Kretzinger (Ken) of Gainsville, Texas; and two stepbrothers, Dwayne Johnson (Marilyn) and James Johnson (Heather), both of New Matamoras.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Walter Hensel, on March 14, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Cemetery, Marietta. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com .

 

Hensel, Elmer Walter Hensel, Jr.
Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 17, 2008
NEW MATAMORAS - Elmer Walter Hensel Jr., 80, of 33169 Bethel Ridge Road, New Matamoras, Ohio, died at 7:25 a.m. Friday (March 14, 2008) at his home.
He was born April 27, 1927, in Monroe County, New Matamoras, the son of the late Elmer Walter Hensel Sr. and Pearl Langsdorf Hensel.  He had been employed at Ormet Corp and operated his own refrigeration business after retiring from Ormet. He was a veteran of World War II. He graduated from Antioch High School in 1948 and was a member of the Steel Workers Union at Ormet. He was also a former trustee of Benton Township.
On Jan. 1, 2000, he married Ellen Louise Janeda who survives. He is also survived by one son, Edward Hensel of New Matamoras; and three stepchildren, Janeda Kretzinger (Ken) of Gainsville, Texas, Dwayne Johnson (Marilyn) and James Johnson (Heather) both of New Matamoras. Also surviving are four step-grandchildren; and one brother, James Hensel of New Matamoras.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Ruby Hensel and Doris M. Lucas.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, with the Rev Frank Conley officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery in Marietta.
Friend may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Hensel, James William Hensel  “Sonny”

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 20, 2008

MATAMORAS - James William "Sonny" Hensel Sr., 84, of New Matamoras died Sunday (May 18, 2008), peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Brownsville, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer Walter Hensel Sr. and Pearl Langsdorf Hensel.

Sonny graduated from Antioch High School in 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II, earning two Purple Hearts during his tour of duty. He was a member of the 45th "Thunderbird" Infantry Division.

He was a member of the Duffy VFW Post No. 9930 and Matamoras American Legion Post No. 378.

Sonny, who earned the nickname of "Ironman," retired from Ormet Primary Aluminum Corporation after 27 years and was a member of United Steelworkers Local Union No. 5724.

In his spare time, he enjoyed making clocks, as well as repairing them. He was a classic car collector and frequently drove around town in his Model T,

Mustangs and Thunderbird.

Sonny is survived by a special companion of 31 years, Pearl Williamson of Paden City, W.Va. He was also a loving father and is survived by his five

children, Jamie (Bruce) Haught of Brownsville, Ohio, Debbie (Bobby) Lemley of New Matamoras, James Hensel Jr. of New Martinsville, W.Va., Peggy Wells

of New Matamoras and their mother Freda Rist of Fort Myers, Fla., and Doris Jane (Stanley) Czahoroski of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and her mother, the late Louella Lucas Cheffey.

Sonny was respected and adored by his 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruby Hensel and Doris Lucas; and a brother, E. Walter Hensel Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Burial will be in the German Lutheran Cemetery at

Brownsville. Military services will be held at the graveside. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolescences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Herrick, Clem N. Herrick

Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, West Virginia, dated, May 6, 2008

Herrick, Clem N., 84, of Proctor, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2008, in New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Martinsville.

He was born December 18, 1923 in St. Joseph Settlement in Proctor, the eighth child of 14 of the late Albert and Bernetta Shutler Herrick; and a Catholic by faith.

Clem was married to Betty Ruth Mercer, daughter of William & Eliza Jane Mercer, on February 11, 1950. They celebrated 58 years of marriage together.

Clem was a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired 40 year employee of the former Herrick's IGA, where he was a meat cutter during his employment. He also owned and worked his farm raising food and livestock to support his family.

He was a member of the Southern States Cooperative and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). He volunteered his services to the local community each year at the Town & Country Days' deep pit BBQ roast, and for several years at the Grandview Emergency Squad. He was an avid sports fan; and thoroughly enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports.

Clem was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he served his parish as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Holy Name

Society. He enjoyed volunteering in various church activities, such as the annual Fourth of July Picnics at St. Joseph's Church and the Lenten Fish Fries at St. Vincent's Church. He also attended the annual Men's Retreat at the St. Paul VI Pastoral Center in Wheeling, WV.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine June, and son-in-law David McGraw; two sisters, Beulah Herrick Estep and Lucille Herrick; and six brothers, Edwin, John, Andrew, Martin, Eugene, and Thomas Herrick.

Surviving are six daughters, Judith (Rudy) Fazzini of Wheeling, WV, Jane McGraw of New Martinsville, Joan (Scott) Henry of Albright, WV, Jacqueline

Herrick of Cleveland, OH, Janet Herrick (Adam Hoyles) of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer (Todd) Fox of Winter Garden, FL; three sons, Jeffrey (Molly) Herrick of Petersburg, WV, Jacob (Carie) Herrick of Aurora, CO and Jerry (Rosie) Herrick of Columbus, OH; four sisters, Helena Herrick (Joseph) Baxter of New Martinsville, Rose Herrick Goddard of Proctor, Virginia Herrick Novel of Moundsville, WV, and Callista Herrick (Chuck) Habig of Woodsfield, OH; a brother, Albert Herrick of New Martinsville; two sisters-in-law, Eloise Herrick and Polly Herrick, both of New Martinsville, 12 grandchildren, Anthony and Phillip Fazzini, Jason McGraw and Amy McGraw Cooley, Rebecca and Nicholas Herrick, Lucy Lou Herrick, Logan and Ian Miller, Lucas and Kathleen Herrick and Ethan Fox; 6 great grandchildren, Luciano, Sophia and Adriana Fazzini, Cassara, Alexis, and Hunter Cooley; numerous nieces and nephews; and his devoted canine and four-wheeling friend, "Maggie".

Family will receive friends on Friday from 4-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, with rosary devotions recited at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Proctor, with Fr. Frank Neville as celebrant.

Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Proctor. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, RR 1, Box 203, Proctor, WV 26055.

 

Heslep, Velma May Heslep, nee Litman

Source:  The Massillon [Ohio] Independent; 22 Jul 2008

        Velma May Heslep born February 24, 1928 in Hannibal, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Home.

        Retired after 25 years of service from Apple Creek Development Center Massilon [sic--Massillon], Ohio.  Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Massilon [sic--Massillon], Ohio.

        Preceded in death by her parents Harold Everett Litman and Anna Marie Hopkins Litman and eight of her nine siblings.

        Survived by her sister Edna Butler of Akron; Ohio; daughters, Pamela Dunlap  (Thomas) of Westerville, Ohio, and Rebecca Bazzinotti (Harry) of Moe Victoria, Australia.

        Granddaughter Dawn Dunlap and two adopted grandchildren, Christie Becker and Ray Satterfield.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008  1:00 p.m. St. Andrews Anglican Church, 7521 Old State Road, Lewis Center, Ohio.  The Rev. Nancy Stanton and the Rev. Ronald Baird presiding.  In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Heartland Hospice.

Arrangements handled by the HILL  FUNERAL  HOME, of Westerville.

 

Hess , Evan Edward Hess

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 7, 2008

HESS, Evan Edward, 2, of Beallsville, died Thursday, January 3, 2008, in Akron Children's Hospital.

He was born August 29, 2005 in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of Terra NicoleDarby of Beallsville and Jason Edward Hess of Clarington.Surviving in addition to his parents are two sisters, Kiliegh and Alexis; his

grandparents, Christina (Ronald Bartolo) Darby of Flushing, Richard Darby of Beallsville, Richard and Linda Stewart Hess of Clarington; great-grand

mother, Faye (Bill) Hickey of Shadyside, and great-great-grand mother, Edith Poole of Woodsfield; aunts and uncles, Eric (Marie Dick) Darby of Columbus, Dianne (Greg) Miller of Lynchburg, Ohio and Ricky (Lorinda) Hess of Clarington; great-aunts Theresa (Mike) Kehl of Woodsfield and Erin (Clyde Palmer) Austin of Beallsville; cousins, Noah Miller, and Angella and Melanie Hess.

Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with burial in Beallsville Cemetery. Arrangements by Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Online condolences may be offered at www.harperfh.net.

 

Hess, Allen Dale Hess

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 2008

Allen Dale Hess, age 53 of Jerusalem, Ohio died Sunday June 8, 2008 at the Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, Ohio. He was born February 9, 1955 in Bellaire Ohio a son of Dora May Hudson Decker of Jerusalem, Ohio and the late Delbert Hess.

Allen was self employed and formerly worked at Valley Mining.

In addition to his mother: Dora Decker of Jerusalem, Ohio, he is survived by his wife of 33 years: Donna Sanders Hess of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Deanna Hess - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 brother: Delbert (Bonnie) Hess - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 Aunts: Bob (Alice) Howell - Beallsville, Ohio, Bob (Wilma) Glendenning - Sistersville, W.Va., Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, several cousins and friends.

Friends received from 11 a.m. until time of Service at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 11, 2008 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Paul Ferguson officiating. Interment in the Jerusalem Cemetery Jerusalem, Ohio.

 

Hess, Beverly Ann Hess nee Makofsky

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 18, 2008

HESS, Beverly Ann (Makofsky,) 76, of Zanesville, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.

She was born April 30, 1931, in Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of William A. and Helen S. (Kennedy) Makofsky.

She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and gifted in music and taught for over 45 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Ike'' Hess, who died July 22, 2000; a son, David W. Hess; a grandson, David W. Hess; and a brother, William "Bill'' Makofsky.

She is survived by her children, Ronald C. Hess of the home, Lawrence W. (Sandra) Hess of Bridgeport, Marvin D. (Christina) Hess of Bellaire, Karen S. (Mark) Coen of Zanesville and Alan (Connie) Hess of Zanesville; 16 grand children; 14 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grand children; sister, Katherine Kozlowski of St. Clairsville; and brother, Robert ''Bob'' (Darlene) Makofsky of Clarington.

A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall, Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Kingdom Hall, 1705 Pine St., Zanesville, OH 43701.

Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at

www.HillisHardwick FH.com.

 

Hewitt, Kathleen Ann Hewitt, nee __?__

Source:  The St. Petersburg [Florida] Times - Tuesday, October 28, 2008

HEWITT, Kathleen Ann, 58, of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 23, 2008 at home. She is survived by her loving family. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home New Port Richey 727-845-1957.

 

Hickenbottom, Harley R. Hickenbottom

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 3, 2008

HICKENBOTTOM, Harley R., 77, of Somerton Highway, Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his home. He was born December 6, 1930 in Somerton, Ohio, a son of the late Otis and Pearl Brown Hickenbottom.

Harley was a former school bus driver in the Somerton area; a farmer; was retired from the Ormet Reduction Plant; served in the US Navy; was a

Christian by faith; a member of the Beallsville American Legion; and the

National Pike Knife Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Mary Jane Hatcher; a brother, David Hickenbottom; sister-in-law, Jean Hickenbottom; and son-in-law, Joseph Corbett.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Patricia Jean McBride Hickenbottom; three daughters, Katherine Corbett, Diane (Bob) McFadden and Connie (Dan) Moellendick; two sons, Danny (Denise) Hickenbottom and Dennis (Darlene) Hickenbottom, all of Barnesville; 12 grandchildren, Douglass (Jennifer) McFadden, Rondell Violet, Stacey Blanton, Shannon McFadden, Kylee (Darik) Elliott, Brandon (Rachel) Hickenbottom, Cassy (Aaron Steele) Hickenbottom, Nathanael (Jenny) Hickenbottom, Crissy Hickenbottom, Kory Moellendick, Bailey Pierce and Kayla Clark; seven great-grandchildren, Vincent Vaia, Dylan Blanton, Bethany McFadden, Chelsy and Devin Violet, Eden Steele and Sabrina Hickenbottom; a brother, Charles Hickenbottom of Bethesda, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, where services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m., with Minister Dick Steele officiating.

Burial in Somerton Southern Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Road, Wheeling, WV. 26003.

 

Hickman, Betty Hickman nee Hamilton

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 23, 2008

HICKMAN, Betty, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio, and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, died Monday, June 23, 2008, in Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab in

Barnesville.

She was born May 21, 1921 in Beallsville, the daughter of Harry and Lulu Baumberger Hamilton.

She was a member of the Beallsville United Methodist Church; and OES No. 24.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Hickman in 1999.

Surviving are a daughter, Betsy (Mike) Parker of Barnesville; a granddaughter, Michele (Patrick) Parker- Velas of Barnesville; two great-grandchildren, Megan Michele and Thaddeus William Hickman Velas; also several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Bealls ville, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with

Pastor Tina Gallaher officiating. Eastern Star services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 8 p.m. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beallsville United Methodist Church or Hospice of Guernsey.  Betty's family would like to thank Emerald Pointe for their loving care and support which they have shown over the last few months. Online condolences may be offered at www.harperfh.net

 

Highman, Gladys L. Highman nee Smith

Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 14, 2008

Gladys L. Highman, 88, of 39016 State Route 26, Graysville, Ohio died Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born near Graysville, Ohio on June 24, 1920 a daughter of the late Aaron and Martha Cline Smith.

She was a former owner of the Highman’s Store in Graysville, Ohio where she was an agent for the Division of Wildlife for over 25 years. Gladys was a member of the Graysville United Methodist Church, Graysville, Ohio where she was a member of the Ladies Aide.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Highman on July 24, 2004 and one sister, Mary Cline.

Surviving are five sons: Daryl (Nina) Highman of Senecaville, Ohio, Paul (Becky) Highman of Woodsfield, Ohio, Greg (Susan) Highman of Graysville, Ohio, Roger (Jackie) Highman of Woodsfield, Ohio and Roy (Melody) Highman of Graysville, Ohio; one sister: Ethel Piatt of Devola, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Rick (Tammie) Highman, Rusty Highman, Mollie (Dave, Jr.) Landefeld, Sarah (Sean) Gillilan, Jared Highman, Janel Highman, Ryan and Shane Highman and Kevin Highman; three great grandchildren: Alexis Highman, Dustin and Mason Landefeld.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008 with Rev. James Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the Low Gap Cemetery, near Rinard Mills, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Graysville United Methodist Church, c/o Tina Loch, 38894 State Route 26, Graysville, Ohio 45734.

 

Highman, Gladys L. Highman nee Smith

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 13, 2008

Gladys L. Highman, 88, of 39016 State Route 26, Graysville, Ohio died Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born near Graysville, Ohio on June 24, 1920 a daughter of the lateAaron and Martha Cline Smith. She was a former owner of the Highman's Store in Graysville, Ohio where she was an agent for the Division of Wildlife for over 25 years. Gladys was a member of the Graysville United Methodist Church, Graysville, Ohio where she was a member of the Ladies Aide.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Highman on July 24, 2004 and one sister, Mary Cline.

Surviving are five sons: Daryl (Nina) Highman of Senecaville, Ohio, Paul (Becky) Highman of Woodsfield, Ohio, Greg (Susan) Highman of Graysville,

Ohio, Roger (Jackie) Highman of Woodsfield, Ohio and Roy (Melody) Highman of Graysville, Ohio; one sister: Ethel Piatt of Devola, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Rick (Tammie) Highman, Rusty Highman, Mollie (Dave, Jr.) Landefeld, Sarah (Sean) Gillilan, Jared Highman, Janel Highman, Ryan and Shane Highman and Kevin Highman; three great grandchildren: Alexis Highman, Dustin and Mason Landefeld.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008 with Rev. James Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the Low Gap Cemetery, near Rinard Mills, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Graysville United Methodist Church, c/o Tina Loch, 38894 State Route 26, Graysville, Ohio 45734.

 

Hoffert, Garry Donald Hoffert

Source:  Wappner Funeral Home, Ashland, Ohio; December, 2008

December 24, 1951    -    December 15, 2008

        Gary [sic--Garry] Donald Hoffert, 56, of Ashland, died Monday December 15, 2008, at Wade Park VA Hospital in Cleveland. Born December 24, 1951, in Ashland, he was the son of Doris Willis Mosher.

        He is survived by his wife, Rosemary E. Hoffert of Ashland; son, Gregory Hoffert of Summerfield; step sons, Howard Mary Shepard and Dale Lou Ann Shepard all of Ashland; two step grandchildren, Ashely [sic? Ashley?] and Aaron; brother, Rick Teresa Mosher of Ashland; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.

        Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville, conducted by Timothy Miller. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Ashland Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Ave., Ashland.

 

Hogue, James Coy Hogue

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 19, 2008

James Coy Hogue, age 71 of Bellingham, Washington formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away June 8, 2008. He was born Dec. 28, 1936 in Bethel Township, OH to Roy and Virginia (Smith) Hogue.

 Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1976. In 2007, Jim finally received his Purple Heart award at McChord AFB. After retiring from the Air Force, Jim worked for the Monroe Water System for nearly 20 years.

Jim was a pilot, and loved to fly his small planes.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ruth. He is survived by his wife: Centia Hogue of Bellingham and daughter Carmen (Carl) Roberge of Bellingham and their children Ryan, Carly and Andre.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday June 30, 2008 at the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ with Gary Hogue officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ and or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be

expressed online at www.bauerturner.com.

 

Hogue, Leland Hogue
Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 19, 2008
Leland B. Hogue,89, of 203 West Court Street,Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday, March 17,2008 at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on October 7,1918 a son of the late Forrest and Nina Petty Hogue.
Leland was a retired farmer and oil field worker; a member of the Moffat United Methodist Church near Woodsfield, Ohio: a U.S. Air Force veteran of W.W.II and a member of the American Legion Post 87 Woodsfield, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Winland Lindamood Hogue on Oct.1, 1987; a step-daughter, Rosalie Gilbert; 2 brothers, Norman Hogue and Forrest J. Hogue.
Surviving are 2 step-sons, Jerry Lindamood and Jim Lindamood, both of Woodsfield, Ohio; 3 sisters, Lucille Payne of Ashland, Ohio, Lorna(Ed) Stegner and Mavis (Don) Kochendorfer both of Dayton, Ohio; 1 brother, Dalton (Lucille) Hogue of Woodsfield, Ohio. Several step-grandchildren
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route
78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Thursday where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Pastor Brian Hassel officiating.
Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch, Ohio.

 

Hoke, Dale E. Hoke

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 21, 2008

Dale E. Hoke, 65, of 45824 Pfalzgraf Ridge Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, West

Virginia.

He was born near Bellaire, Ohio on February 3, 1943 a son of the late Paul Andrew Hoke and Nellie Marie Palmer Hoke.

He was a retired laborer and a Protestant by faith. He enjoyed collecting antique lamps and loved the outdoors especially feeding the deer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry, Mike and Billy Hoke.

Surviving are five brothers: Paul Franklin Hoke and wife Sylvia of Beallsville, Ohio, Danny L. Hoke and wife Doris of Rittman, Ohio, Roger L. Hoke and wife Linda of Woodsfield, Ohio, Mark T. Hoke and wife Anita of Laings, Ohio and Tommy Hoke and fiancé, Charlotte Taylor of Woodsfield, Ohio; four sisters: Norma Jean Vaness and husband Homer of Woodsfield, Ohio, Rose Griffin and husband Larry of Rittman, Ohio, Dolly Mobley of Bethesda, Ohio and Katherine Brown of Sardis, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

 Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 with Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Cameron Cemetery, Cameron, Ohio.

 

Hood, Howard L. Hood
Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 10, 2008
Howard L. Hood, age 83, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday March 9, 2008 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born February 6, 1925 in Weirton, West Virginia a son of the late Fred and Nina Hood.
Howard attended Mount Union College for 1 year before joining the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. He returned to Mount Union after the war, was a 4 year letterman in football, and graduated in 1949. He then moved to Huntington, West Virginia where he coached football at Marshall University and later worked at DuPont. In 1958 he was hired by the Ormet Corp. as safety supervisor. He worked there until 1985 when he retired as Labor Relations Supervisor.
Howard was past president of the Woodsfield Elementary PTA, Switzerland of Ohio Country Club, Woodsfield Kiwanis, and the Ormet Management Club. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Woodsfield. Howard was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and golfer, and he enjoyed organizing golf outings and playing gin rummy with his buddies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters.
Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Silver Hood of
Woodsfield, three daughters: Barbara Andrick of Worthington, Ohio, Beckie (Jim) Jack of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Beverly (Jeff) Friend of Grove City, Ohio, He is also survived by his four beloved grandsons: Brent (Michele) Schumacher, Mark Schumacher, Joey and Matt St. John, all of Columbus, and 2 great-grandchildren, Avrey and Evan Schumacher. Howard is also survived by two brothers and a sister, Don (Wanda) Hood of Chester, West Virginia, Fred Hood of Leesburg, Florida, and Nina Ludington of Lafayette, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 6 -9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday March 13, 2008. Interment at the convenience of the family.
 Condolences may be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club, P.O. Box 505, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Hoover, Margaret Aldana Hoover, nee Comer

Source;  The Valley Independent, (Monessen, Pennyslvania) - Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Hoover, Margaret A.,  90

        Margaret Aldana Comer Hoover, 90, of Charleroi, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Mon Valley Hospital. Margaret was born in Linton, Ind., on September 24, 1917, the first child of Linvel and Daisy (Candler) Comer. She and her family were members of the First Christian Church in Monongahela. She was "Margie" to her family and will be remembered as "Peg" by many friends and acquaintances. She was a bookkeeper at First National Bank in Monongahela, where she worked until 1950, and a member of the Monongahela Women's Club until she and her husband and sons relocated to Ft. Lauderdale. She retired from the administrative staff of the Bank of America in Ft. Lauderdale in 1989. Following retirement, she worked at The Salvation Army's corporate office in Ft. Lauderdale until 1997.

         In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her dear husband, J. Lynn Hoover; her sister, Doris; brothers, Morris and Lionel; and nephews, John Comer and Larry Eisengart. She is survived by two sons, Dale and wife Martha, and sons, James, Eddie and Jason, and one great-grandson and great-granddaughter, Devon, 6, and Dana, 5; and son, David, all of Ft. Lauderdale.

        Her husband thought she was wonderful, and Dale and David thought she was the best mother anyone could have. "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." (Proverbs 31:28).

         Following retirement, she made her home in Charleroi with her loving sister and brother-in-law, Edna (Comer) and Harold Detwiler, who survives and with whom she became a member of Calvary Bible Church in North Charleroi. Other loving survivors who will miss her include a sister, Alta (Comer) Schollaert and husband Frank, of Belle Vernon; niece, Susie (Detwiler) Judy and husband Barry, of Dravosburg, and children, Emily and Alan Ludovici, and Alan's children, Jessica and Jersey; niece, Cindy (Detwiler) Mudrick and husband Rick, of Monongahela, and children, Sam, Tim, Adam and Maribeth; nephews, Pastor Mark Schollaert and wife Paula, of Monongahela, Bob and Rose Comer, of Charleroi, Dan Comer, of Monongahela, Bob Eisengart and wife Paula, of Pittsburgh, and David Eisengart and wife Deannie, of Volant; niece, Sue (Comer) Brown, of Alaska; 11 great-nieces and nephews, and three great-great- nephews; and one sister-in-law, Helen (Hoover) Leonard, of Monongahela.

        Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., (www.schrock-hogan.com), 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, where the going home service will be led by Pastor Mark Schollaert of First Baptist Church in Monongahela and Pastor Jeff Edwards of Calvary Bible Church in North Charleroi, on Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. At Margaret's request, no graveside services will be held.

 

Hoskins, Gerald Hoskins

Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, W. Va. dated, February 20, 2008

Hoskins, Gerald “Hickory”, 85, of State Route 7, Duffy, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. He was born August 1, 1922 in Duffy, the son of the late Raymond Joseph and Laura Lee (Harman) Hoskins.

He was a retired millwright of Ormet Corporation; a member of the First Church of God and the VFW Post 9930, both in Duffy; a 62 year member of the American Legion Post 28 of New Martinsville; a member of the 87th infantry Golden Acorn Association; and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Louise Johnson Hoskins; two brothers, Floyd Hoskins and Raymond Hoskins, Jr.; and two sisters, Elsie Mahurin and Irene Hoskins.

Survivors include three daughters, Marna (Dave) Peckens and Marsha (Terry) Craig, both of Duffy, and Nancy (Jim) Feeney of Sardis, Ohio; two brothers, Lee Hoskins of Baltimore, MD and Wayne “Doug” Hoskins of Sardis; three sisters, Belva Wickes of Hannibal, Deloris Mahurin and Ann Zessin, both of Indianapolis, IN; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00pm with Rev. Cathy Harman officiating.
Interment in Harter Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio where the Sistersville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, 38377 SR 7, Sardis, OH 43946 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

Hoskinson, Alice Hoskinson nee Brown

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 22, 2008

HOSKINSON, Alice, 62, of Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Friday, July 18, 2008, in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Alice was born November 1, 1945, in Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Hilda Fiest Brown.

She was a homemaker; a Presbyterian by faith; and a member of Order of the Eastern Star Captina Chapter No. 489 Powhatan Point.

In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Richard "Dick" Hoskinson; and a brother William "Billy" Brown.

Surviving is a daughter, Nicole Hoskinson Pasco of Powhatan Point; a brother, Leland (Linda) Brown of Powhatan Point; two sisters, Kathy (Charlie) Steadman of Pipe Creek and Beth (Roger) Wade of Bellaire, Ohio; three nephews; and a niece.

Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., with the Rev. James Hoff officiating.

Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio. Eastern Star services 7:45 p.m., Wednesday.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com

 

Hossman, Bernard E. Hossman

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 2008

Bernard E. Hossman, age 71 of Cameron, Ohio died Thursday July 17, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 14, 1937 in Malaga, Ohio a son of the late Charles Hossman & Hazel Craig Hossman.

He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by 1 son: Billy Hossman - 1973.

He is survived by his wife and companion for 52 years Eleanor Hartline of Cameron, Ohio. 1 daughter: Sherry (Kent) Wright - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 sisters: Helen Agin - Cleveland, Ohio, Mae Myrtle Beckett - Tiltonsville, Ohio, 3 grandchildren: Heather (Tony) Lawrence, Ashley Wright, and Whitney (Michael) Moore. 2 great grandsons: Colton & Chase Lawrence, 1 great granddaughter: Addyson Wright.

Special friends Mark & Theresa Ady - Cameron, Ohio, There will be no visitation. Interment at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarington Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Hossman, Elwood Charles Hossman

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, August 13, 2008

NEWPORT - Elwood Charles Hossman, 87, of Newport, Ohio, (formerly of New Matamoras, Ohio) died Monday (Aug. 11, 2008) at his home.

He was born July 22, 1921, in Lewisville, Ohio, to Jesse Carl and Oneda Magdelyn Christman Hossman. He was baptized and raised in St. John's

Evangelistic Church of Summit Township, Middle Church, Lewisville, Ohio.

He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1940 and attended Ohio State University. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes, Ill., on July 17, 1942, serving as a quartermaster on P.T. (Patrol Torpedo) Boat 250, in Squadron 20, in the South Pacific in

the invasion and repossession of the islands of Bouganville, Green Island, New Guinea, Philippines and Borneo for 2 years. He then served on the U.S.S. Varuna, a P.T. Tender for a total of 3 years. He received several battle stars and ribbons from the Department of the Navy.

After returning from the war, he married Esther E. Sulsberger on July 6, 1946, in St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Columbus, Ohio. He and Esther

lived in Logan, Ohio, where he was employed by the U.S. Conservation Service for three years. On Dec. 24, 1949, they purchased the Hill Insurance Agency in New Matamoras, Ohio. They owned and operated The Hossman Insurance Agency for 32 years. He was also a rural mail carrier for several years. On July 6, 2007, Elwood and Esther celebrated 62 wonderful years of life together.

In 1950, Elwood changed his church membership to the Matamoras United Methodist Church where he was active in his younger years and was a member there until his death. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6387, New Matamoras, Ohio, and a life member of American Legion Post 64, Marietta, a life member of the D.A.V. in West Virginia, a member of P.T. Boats Inc., Memphis, Tenn., a member of Matamoras Lodge No 374 Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, and the Aladdin Shrine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Columbus, Ohio.

Elwood loved gardening, playing bridge and pinochle with his friends and family, watching Ohio State football games, traveling and seeing the country

near and far, but most of all he loved his children, family and friends when they came to visit.

Elwood is survived by his son, Gregory Dale Hossman (Joy) of Marietta; his daughter, Elaine Jo Haught (Rudy) of Sistersville, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Jason Scott Williamson (Tina) of Gahanna, Ohio, Jessica Marie Thompson (Bob) of Clarington, Ohio, and Adam Kristofor Hossman of Marietta; three great-grandchildren, Dacia Marie, Riley, and Conner Thompson of Clarington, Ohio; three stepgranddaughters, Megan See of Gahanna, Ohio, and Shauna Hearing (Jon) and Astin Oliver (Derrick), both of Cambridge, Ohio; one sister, Myra McGuire of Mason, Ohio; one brother-in-law, George A.

Kremer of Kentucky; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Swonger (Thomas) of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Mamie Briggs (Everett) and Mrs. Shirley Ludwig

(Philip) both of Woodsfield, Ohio; and one dear aunt, Mrs. Gladys Reich (Vernon) of Lewisville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Emmalee Sulsberger Hossman on June 21, 2008; his parents; his stepfather, Gilbert J. Ludwig; one very dear sister, Mrs. Eileen Ludwig Kremer (George); a brother, Philip E. Ludwig; and six brothers-in-law, John McGuire, John Mayfield, David Sulsberger, Luther Sulsberger, Thomas Swonger and Everett Briggs.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with Pastor Wendy Erb officiating. Burial will be in the

Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Military services will be held at the graveside on Friday. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Hossman, Esther Emmalee Hossman nee Sulsberger

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 23, 2008

NEWPORT - Esther Emmalee Sulsberger Hossman, 84, of Newport, Ohio, (formerly of New Matamoras) died at her home on Saturday (June 21, 2008).

She was born June 23, 1923, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to Frederick Otto and Veronica Henrietta Weigel Sulsberger. She was baptized and raised in St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Woodsfield, where she sang in the junior and senior choirs for many years.

Esther graduated from Woodsfield High School, class of 1942. After graduation, which was during World War II, she accepted an appointment with

the War Department in Washington, D.C., working under the Adjutant General J.A. Ulio. She, along with three other grade 2 typists, and the normal staff of four, accomplished a difficult task in 42 days that would have, in peace time, ta ken a year to perform. They received a commendation (no salary) for their work. They were nicknamed "The Can Do Section" of the War Department by General Ulio and he said "This Overall Spirit Would Prevail to Win the War."

When the war ended, she married Elwood Charles Hossman on July 6, 1945. They have celebrated 62 years together. They lived three years in Logan, Ohio, where she worked as a proofreader for the Logan Daily News. On Dec. 24, 1949, she and her husband moved to New Matamoras, Ohio, where he purchased the Hill Insurance Agency. She worked part-time for 32 years in the agency.

Esther and her husband have been members of the New Matamoras United Methodist Church for 52 years. She organized the young women of the  church into Circle 3, having a membership of 32. This circle later became the "Esther Circle" when all of the circles took women of the Bible names and

became "The United Methodist Women."

Esther was a Cub Scout den mother, a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 261 in New Matamoras for 58 years, PT Boats Inc., Lady Aladdin Shriners, Auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans, Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post No. 6387, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 64, and a charter member of the United Methodist Women.

Esther loved having all of her family around her, gardening and growing flowers, reading, listening to music, playing cards, watching Nextel racing

and Ohio State football games, sewing, knitting, cross-stitching quilts and traveling.

Esther is survived by her husband of 62 years; two children, Gregory Hossman (Joy) of Marietta and Elaine Jo Haught (Rudy) of Sistersville, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Jason Scott Williamson (Tina) of Gahanna, Ohio, Jessica Marie Thompson (Bob) of Sardis, Ohio, and Adam Kristofor Hossman of Marietta; three great-grandchildren, Dacia Marie, Riley and Conner Thompson of Sardis, Ohio; three step-granddaughters, Megan See of Gahanna, Ohio, Shauna Hearing (Jon) and Astin Oliver of Cambridge, Ohio; and three step-great-grandchildren, Madelyn Oliver, Mya Oliver and Bryce Hearing, all of Cambridge, Ohio. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Swonger of Canton and Mamie Briggs of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother-in-law, George Kramer of Kentucky; two sisters-in-law, Myra McGuire of Mason, Ohio, and Shirley Ludwig of Woodsfield, Ohio; one dear aunt by marriage, Gladys Reich of Lewisville, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David Sulsberger (Ethel), and Luther Sulsberger (Deloris); one niece, Karen Sulsberger; one

nephew, Bruce Sulsberger (Nancy); five brothers-in-law, John Mayfield, Everett Briggs, Phillip Ludwig, John McGuire, and Thomas Swonger; and one very dear sister-in-law, Eileen Kramer.

Funeral services will be held at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Jim Schoonover officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Eastern Star services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Howiler, William Howiler, Jr.

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Obituaries, Barnesville, Ohio, dated, September 5, 2008

William Howiler, Jr., 82, Calais, Ohio, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Wheeling Hospital. Born October 18, 1925, son of the late William Otis and Cecelia, M. (Hunkler) Howiler.

He was retired from Quinn Coal Co.

Preceded by first wife - Georgia R. (Brown) Howiler; 2 brothers - Paul and Marvin Howiler; sister - Mary Keylor Triplett; and 4 grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife - Maxine (Burgess)Leek Howiler; sons -Marlin (Evelena) Brown and Danny (Misty) Howiler of Calais, William J (Bonnie) Howiler of Barnesville and Rick (Betty Ann) Howiler of Temperanceville; daughters - Jeannie (Albert Kinkade) Howiler of Barnesville, Jackie (Butch) Lucas, Kay (JR) Burkhart and Cyndi (Mike) Hershberg of Temperanceville; Polly (Jack) Jones of Louisiana and Jeri (Mark) Reed of Addison, MI; step children- John (Karen) Leek, James Leek, Beverly (Roger) Wade of Boston, Larry (Lorna) Leek, Rusty (Teri) Leek, Keith (Rhonda) Leek, Kirk (Tammy) Leek of Barnesville, Randy Leek of Woodsfield, Belva (Bill) Guthrie of Jerusalem and Linda (Chuck) Palmer of Hendrysburg; brother and sisters - Jimmy (Juanita) Howiler, Ruth Davis and Geraldine Carpenter of Mt Vernon, OH; 58 Grandchildren; 78 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation 4-8 Saturday and service 1:30 PM Sunday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N Chestnut St, Barnesville, OH.  Burial in Batesville Cemetery.  www.campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Hunt, Leonard Hunt, Jr.

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 14, 2008

Leonard O. Hunt, Jr., 78, Caldwell, died Feb. 9, 2008, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born Jan 17, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., a son of the late Leonard O. and June Riley Hunt, Sr.

He graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., with a degree in accounting and economics. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran, attaining the rank of staff sergeant, serving in Guam for two years. He owned and operated the former K-V Stores in Cladwell, Woodsfield, and Barnesville for 20 years. He was a member of the Senacaville Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Colleen Smith Hunt, whom he married June 1, 1952; a daughter, Kimber Lea Byrd of Greeley, Colorado; a son, Kevin Leonard (Natalie) Hunt of Parma; three grandchildren, Wesley, Thomas Byrd and Anastasia K. Hunt.

Friends were received Feb. 12 at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be held Feb. 13, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Susan Hyland officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery with a military graveside service conducted by the Noble County Veterans Services Organization.

Memorial contributions mat be made to Gideons International. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcvay-perkins.com

 

Hupp, Richard Bert Hupp

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News / The Sentinel; 28 Apr 2008

        Richard Bert "Dick" Hupp, 67, of St. Marys, went home Sunday, April 27, 2008, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

        He was born in Pleasants County on Jan. 13, 1941, a son of the late Paul and Dorothy Hupp. Dick graduated from St. Marys High School in 1958. He also earned degrees from Salem College and West Virginia University. Dick began his career in 1964 with the West Virginia Department of Welfare and continued to work in the mental health field until his retirement from Westbrook Health Services in 2002. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and a friend of Bill W. Dick was a former little league coach and an assistant Boy Scout leader of Troop 28. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their various activities. He also loved traveling, golfing, cruising and spending his winters in Florida. Dick married the love of his life, Sharon (Fitzpatrick) in 1961 and they had two children, Kristina Carpenter and Richard B. Hupp Jr. Pop will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren, Allie and Derek Carpenter and Erika and Dylan Hupp.

        Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Pam Shuman officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasants Memorial Estates in Eureka, W.Va. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Housecalls Hospice, 1601 Garfield Ave., Parkersburg, WV 26101 or Pleasants County Relay for Life, c/o Carrie Carder, P.O. Box 117, Belmont, WV 26134 or St. Marys United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 100, St. Marys, WV 26170.

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

 

Hutchinson, Sharon Lee Hutchinson nee Brown

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 22, 2008

MATAMORAS - Sharon Lee Hutchison, 64, of New Matamoras passed away peacefully at home at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (May 20, 2008) after a nine-year battle with cancer.

She was born April 19, 1944, in Marietta to Lucy (Hoff) Brown and Carl Edward Brown Sr. She was a graduate of Newport High School. She was also a graduate of Columbus Business University in Columbus, Ohio.

She worked for Olin Matheson Corporation until she quit to raise her family.  She was a member of the New Matamoras United Methodist Church. She was a den leader for the Cub Scout Pack and secretary for Boy Scout Troop 250. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband John Hutchison of almost 44 years; her dad, Carl Edward Brown Sr. of Newport; her three sons, Johnny Hutchison (Angie) of St. Marys, W.Va., Greg Hutchison (Montell) of Reno, Ohio, and Rick Hutchison (Michelle) of Baltimore, Ohio; six grandchildren, Cody Hutchison and Tyler Hutchison of St. Marys, W.Va., Holly Hutchison and Hunter Hutchison of Reno, Ohio, Olivia Hutchison and Averie Hutchison of

Baltimore, Ohio. She is also survived by her brother, Eddie Brown of Newport, Ohio; her sister, Penny Drain and brother-in-law Tom Drain of Ann

Arbor, Mich.; her sister-in-law, Debbie Decker and brother-in-law, John Decker of New Matamoras; her brother-in-law, Bill Hutchison and sister-in-law, Mary Edith Hutchison of New Matamoras; her sister-in-law, Nancy Warner and brother-in-law, Dick Warner of Cherry Valley, Pa.; special cousin, Connie Ruble of Newport; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Brown on Jan. 13, 1990; an infant daughter, Kathy Sue Hutchison on Dec. 19, 1966; grandparents, Ophelia and John Hoff; and grandparents, Arnold and Lennie Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Newport United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dave Martin officiating. There will be viewing at the church one hour prior to the services with interment in the Newport Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Hyatt, Virginia Lee Hyatt, nee Carlat

Source:  The Prescott [Arizona] Daily Carrier; 27 Feb 2008

        Virginia Lee Hyatt of Chino Valley, Ariz., passed away Feb. 26, 2008, in Prescott, Ariz. She was born Dec. 6, 1922, in Topeka, Kan.

        Virginia is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles; son Neil and his wife Melissa; son Roger and his wife Karen; and six grandchildren.

        No services are planned at this time.

        Chino Valley Funeral Home cared for the family.

        Information provided by survivors.

 

            Inboden, Viola M. Inboden, nee Schaub

         Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 21 Jun 2008
        Viola M. Inboden, age 92, of East Sparta, passed away Friday June 20, 2008 in The Laurels of Massillon following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1915 in East Sparta, OH to the late Homer and Pearl (Geckler) Schaub. Viola was a 1935 graduate of East Sparta High School and a graduate of Canton Actual Business College. She retired from the United States Postal Service, East Sparta office in 1983 after 33 years of service. She was formerly employed by U.S. Ceramic Tile for 12 years. She was a faithful member of East Sparta Christian Church and a member of the American Legion Post #244 Auxiliary. Viola, along with her husband, truly enjoyed gardening and watching sporting events both live and on television, their favorite was baseball. She also spent numerous hours working on crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Abe" Inboden to whom she was married 66 years. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Beth Inboden of Canton; one grandson and his wife, Brandan and Emily Inboden of Bolivar. Funeral services will be Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave. with Jack Wingate officiating. Interment in East Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services on Monday (10-11am). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the East Sparta Christian Church at P.O. Box 476, East Sparta, OH 44626, to the East Sparta Fire Department or the charity of your choice. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.http://www.sandersfuneralhomes.com

 

Isaly, Donald N. Isaly
Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, February 21, 2008

Isaly, Donald “Don” N., age 74, of German Ridge Road, Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. He was born April 11, 1933 in Powhatan Point, the son of the late Newell and Kathryn (Abbrigg) Isaly.

He was a retired cast house employee at Conalco in Hannibal, a retired Switzerland Township Trustee after nearly 30 years of service, a member of the Moriah Lodge No. 105 F. & A.M., and a life member of VFW Post #9930 in Duffy, Ohio. Don was also a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Myrtle Jobb Isaly; and a sister, Beverly Isaly.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Janette Longwell Isaly; a son, Devin (Lisa) Isaly of Powhatan Pt., a daughter, Donette (Jeff) Sickels of Worthington, Ohio; a sister, Carol (Jim) Ollom of Powhatan Pt.; a stepbrother, Arthur Jobb of Elyria, Ohio; a stepsister, Carol Sue Jobb of Westerville, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Ayla Dawn Isaly and Cody Devin Isaly.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 3-5 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where Masonic Services will be held at 7:30pm and funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30pm with Rev. Carla Jean Wobschall officiating.

Interment in St. John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 760, Hannibal, Ohio.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, 51736 German Ridge Road, Powhatan Point, OH 43942.

 

Isner, Dorothy E. Isner nee Dotson

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2008

Dorothy E. Isner, 86, Parkersburg, W. Va., formerly of Clarington, died Feb. 27, 2008, at Parkersburg. She was born June 10, 1921, on Buck Run near Pennsboro, W. Va., a daughter of the late Hayden and Sarah E. Hadley Dotson.

She had been employed in the garment manufacturing industry by the former Myles Manufacturing of Pennsboro, and retired from the L. G. A. M. Manufacturing of Woodsfield, after many years of service. She formerly attended the Sunrise Church of Christ at Cedar Grove and more recently attended the North End Church of Christ in Parkersburg.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna (Eugene) Bates of Parkersburg, Janet (Kermit E.) Grose of Glen Dale; three sons, Michael (Carol) Isner of Indian Trail, N. C., Arnold (Sharon) Isner of Hannibal, Gary (Connie) Isner of Clarington; daughter-in-law, Glenna Isner of Shadyside; 16 grandchildren, Michael Isner, Ill of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jennifer (Herb) Petro of Charlotte, N. C., Arlene (Lloyd) Cross of Hannibal, Kenny Isner of Hannibal, Alisha and Brent Isner of Shadyside, Heather (Randy) Buchanan of Parkersburg, Melinda (Steven) Elliott of Parkersburg, Christ Bates of Parkersburg, Kevin (Angie) Grose of Moundsville, Mike (Sharon) Grose of Wheeling, Ryan Smith, Nashville, Tenn. Ron (Toni) Smith of Moundsville, Kristin and Alan Defibaugh of Clarington; and 20 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Gordon Isner; son, Keith Isner; brother, Hobert Dotson; two sisters, Brtha Sellers, Zelma Thomas; and an infant Francis Dotson.

Friends were received Feb. 29 at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, W. Va., where funeral services were held March 1, with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Buck Run Cemetery near Pennsboro.

 

Jarboe, Marilyn Jarboe, nee Aders

Source:  The Perry County [Indiana] News; May 28, 2008

        BRISTOW -- Marilyn (Aders) Jarboe, 53, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at University Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky.

        She was born in Tell City, June 12, 1954 to Mary Elverd Aders and the late Casper Aders.  Also preceding her in death were a brother, Jimmy Aders and a sister, Sharon Walker.

        She married Bryan Jarboe on March 24, 1986, and formerly worked as a secretary at the Bristow Mill.  A member of Bristow Christian Church, she enjoyed the outdoors and sewing afghans.

        Surviving are her husband, Bryan Jarboe of Bristow; two daughters, Tammy Decker and Jamie Dyer, both of Bristow; her mother, Mary Elverd Aders of Bristow; three brothers, Jerry Aders of St. Meinrad, Rick and Dave Aders, both of Bristow; five sisters, Joan Friedel of Tell City, Linda Schaefer of St Meinrad, Bonnie, Vicky and Lori Aders, all of Bristow; four grandchildren, Cameron and Kacey Dyer and Damien and Sidney Decker.

        Funeral services will be at 11 am Wednesday, May 28 at Bristow Christian Church.  Brother James Phillips will officiate.

        Friends may call from 5 ro 8 pm Tuesday at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home in Tell City.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. 

Submitted by PE Frichtl.

 

Johanning, Bertha D. Johanning nee Pryor

McVay-PerKins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, November 5, 2008

Bertha D. Johanning, age 88, of Harriettsville, Ohio, died Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. She was born July 8, 1920, at Ogles Ridge, Noble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry B. and Lydia Heddleson Pryor.

She was a 1938 graduate of the former Elk Rural High School, and she was a member of the Lower Salem United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Johanning; one son, Harry Luther Johanning; one sister, Lenora Pryor Estadt; and one brother, Blake B. Pryor.

Surviving are one daughter, Fanchion Ann (Donnie) Hale of Woodsfield; one son, Charles Aundree (Linda) Johanning of Lower Salem; her grandchildren, Tina (Rich) Sarver, Tammy Johanning, Traci Johanning, Angie Dorscheimer, and Sondra Tufts; eight great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters, Wanda (Kelsey) Porter of Lower Salem, Mary Cotopolis of Canton, and Blanche (Bill) Schafer of Tuscon, Arizona.

At Mrs. Johanning's request, there will be no visitation. A graveside prayer service will be observed Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1PM at Lower Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lower Salem United Methodist Church, 101-2nd Street, Lower Salem, Ohio, 45745.

 

Johnson, Cory Scott Johnson

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 9, 2008

Cory Scott Johnson, 26, Middlebourne, W. Va., died Sept. 26, 2008. He was born Dec. 9, 1981 in Ravenna, a son of Nina Johnson Boggs and step-dad, Vernin Boggs.

He worked as a cell phone tower technician. He was a veteran of the US Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II, in Kosovo War and Bosnian War.

Surviving are his wife, Heather Lee White Johnson; daughter, Hailee Alexis Johnson of Middlebourne; sister, Gina Marie Jenior of Rootstown; and two nieces, Karah and McKayla Jenior of Rootstown.

Friends were received Oct. 1 at Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, where services were held Oct. 2. Burial was at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sardis.

Online condolences to myersfuneralhomewv.com.

 

Johnson, Darrell P. Johnson

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 2008

Darrell P. Johnson, 78, Malaga, died March 22, 2008.

Friends were received March 24 and funeral services March 25 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.       www.bauerturner.com.

 

Johnson, Edie Johnson nee Thompson

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 22, 2008

 Edie Johnson, age 53 of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday Sept. 19, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born in Barberton, Ohio February 14, 1955 a daughter of the late Jirel Ray Thompson.

Preceded in death by her husband: Earl B. Johnson Jr.

She is survived by 1 son: Jeff Thompson - Beallsville, Ohio, 2 daughters: Jennifer (Dee) Parden - Woodsfield, Ohio, Jamie Thompson - Beallsville, Ohio, 2 step daughters: Tammy Zender - Akron, Ohio, Sherae Skinner - Akron, Ohio, 2 sisters: Debbie (Kenny) Bowers - Beallsville, Ohio, Lou King - Canton, Ohio, 2 brothers: Jerry (Lindsey) Thompson - Canton, Ohio, Fred Thompson - Florida, Grandchildren: Courtney, Shaylynn, Kristen, Trinity and Rayah. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received from 2 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Sunday September 21, 2008 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio with Doil Parden officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family.

 

Johnson, Wilma M. Johnson nee Shively

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 24, 2008

Wilma M. Johnson, 85, of 17 Summit Court, Caldwell, Ohio (formerly of Lewisville, Ohio) died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio.

She was born at Sargent, Nebraska on August 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Lafeyette and Keo D. Moore Shively.

She was a homemaker who loved her family, her home and her church. She also enjoyed her grandchildren, reading, gardening and needlework.

Wilma was a member of the Lewisville United Methodist Church, Lewisville, Ohio where she was a member of the Women’s Circle. She was also a member of the Friendship Club of Caldwell, Ohio.

On July 19, 1940 she married Robert (Bob) Johnson in Broken Bow, Nebraska, who preceded her in death on January 16, 1986. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nona Gibson and Irene Young; one brother, Leonard Shively.

Surviving are two sons: Marty (Jan) Johnson of Veneta, Oregon and Jim (Lee Ann) Johnson of Lewisville, Ohio; she was also very loved by her seven grandchildren: Jenny (Jeff) Goodrich, Scott (Jenn) Johnson, Raul Johnson and Estela Johnson, all of Oregon, Dan (Laura) Johnson of Pennsylvania, Dennis Johnson of Washington, D. C. and Bethany (Andy) Brehm of Texas; three great grandchildren: Isaiah Johnson, Gabriel Simonton and Bryn Johnson; three sisters-in-law: Mary Poland, Phylbert Johnson and Bernice Partridge all of Nebraska; several loving nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter, 3740 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 or to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214.

 

Jones, Charles Albert Jones

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 12, 2008

Charles A. Jones, age 84 of Bondi Ridge Road Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday July 11, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1923 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Lawrence W. Jones and Laura Marty Jones.

He retired from Crum Excavating as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. Veteran of World War II receiving the Purple Heart, and a member of the Laings Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by his wife: Elsie Henthorn Jones - 2002, 1 son: Thomas A. Jones, 1 brother: Lawrence Jones Jr., and 1 sister: Louise Baker.

He is survived by his daughter: Dorothy (Harry - Tim) M. Wilson - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 brother: Ralph Jones - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 granddaughter: Traci Wilson - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 grandsons: Tom, Ralph, and Jim Wilson - Woodsfield, Ohio, Several Nieces and Nephews.

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 July15, 2008 with Brent Roth officiating.

Interment in the West Union Cemetery near Sardis, Ohio.  Veterans service conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

 

Jones, George C. Jones

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 2008

George C. Jones, 81, Phoenix, Arizona, died July 16, 2008. He was born June 2, 1927 in Woodsfield, a son of the late Samuel Jones and Edith Kerr Jones.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and retired from Blue Cross Blue Sheild of Arizona in 1981, where he was Director of Systems and Programming.

Surviving are several cousins including, Betty McConnell, Janet Hunt and David Wallace; three nieces, Sandy Taylor, Barbara Giles and Merry Sue Betcher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Jones.

Private graveside services were held in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

Condolences can be expressed at www.bauerturner.com

 

Jones, Homer Raymond Jones

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 2008

Homer Raymond (Rocker) Jones, age 85 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday August 31, 2008 at Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville, Ohio.He was born in Woodsfield April 16, 1923 a son of the late William Clingon Jones and Emma Barbara Ludwig Jones.

He was a retired self employed Plasterer, Teacher at Swiss Hills Vocational School, and also employed as building maintenance for Switzerland of Ohio School District. He was a World War II army veteran, member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Woodsfield, American Legion, 40 & 8 Club, Woodsfield Volunteer Fire Department, and the K of P Lodge.

Preceded in death by his first wife: Frances Johns Jones - 1994. 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.

He is survived by his 2nd. Wife: Delores Nalley Jones of Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 Children: Mary (Terry) Sterling - Wichita, Kansas, William (Marlene) Jones - Birmingham, Alabama, Cynthia (Paul) Higgenbotham - St. Clairsville, Ohio, 2 sisters: Francis Baker - Wichita, Kansas, Roberta Petro – North Royalton, Ohio, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received from (4-8) 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 Sept. 4, 2008 with Rev. Frank Lehosky officiating. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Jones, Wretha Louise Jones nee Steinhoff

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, October 6, 2008

Wretha Louise Jones 74, of Merrill Ridge Rd. Rinard Mills passed away Monday 1:00 AM October 6, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 17, 1934 in Washington Co. to the late Christian W. and Eunice Tice Steinhoff.

She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1952, and was a member of Point Pleasant Christian Union Church.

She is survived by her husband Tommy Edward Jones whom she married in Washington Co. July 31, 1955, son Randy Jones (Kathy) of Ravenswood, WV, daughter Penny Damron (John) of Rinard Mills, grandchildren Shawn and Derek Jones, Taylor, Brody, Dylan, and Madison McDowell, and Ashley Damron of Rinard Mills, brother Howard Steinhoff (Mildred), sister Almeda Morris both of New Matamoras.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Harry Steinhoff.

Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras, where the service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM with George

Hoskins officiating, burial to follow at Merrill Ridge Cemetery.

 

Kelley, Dan Kelley

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 16, 1907

KELLEY, Dan, 53, of Zanesville, formerly of Jerusalem, died Monday, April 14, 2008, in Millersport, Ohio.

He was born April 13, 1955 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of Herb and Jeane Rowley Kelley.

Dan was an employee of M D Services in Millersport and attended North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville. He was also a member of "Ridin' in HIS Grace" Motorcycle Club.

Surviving are his son and granddaughter, Dana (Carma Ross) and Trinity Kelley of Zanesville; daughters and grandchildren, Bobbi (Brad) McMillen, Ashley and Abbigail of Barnesville and Betty (Aaron) Rousenberg, Brittany and Gaige of Malaga; his brother, John (Linda) Kelley of New Concord; a sister, Sandy Poole of Woodsfield; his cousin, Bill (Marie) Lashley of Alabama; his nieces and nephew, Jackie, Shayna, Ashle, Kayla, and Joshua; great-niece and nephew, Nicolle and Christopher; and a special friend Jamie Spencer of Zanesville.

Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will

follow in Jerusalem Cemetery.  Send online condolences to www.harperfh.net

 

Kernan, John A. Kernan

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 28, 2008

John A. Kernan, age 75, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away January 28, 2008 in Wheeling Hospital Wheeling, WVa. He was born in Woodsfield on September 26, 1932 the son of the late Arthur J. Kernan and Emma Orr Kernan Burnett.

John was a member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, former employee of the Monroe County Beacon Newspaper and retired from the Village of Woodsfield where he served as Assistant Police Chief and Light Plant Security. He previously was Summit and Center Township Clerk. He was a true public servant holding various positions from 4-H advisor, 26 years as a Deputy Sheriff, Fair Board Member, and active in local politics.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: JoAnn

Bauer Kernan whom he married May 26, 1957, and an infant daughter Julie.

He is survived by two daughters: Juanita Russell of Woodsfield, Ohio,

Jeannette (Ralph) Wilson of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 grandson: Jacob A. Wilson, 4 granddaughters: Jennifer Russell (Cory) Johnson, Savannah, China and Cheyenne Wilson, 4 great granddaughters: Chloe, Mia and Ryleigh (Amber) Wilson, and Julie JoAnn Johnson. 1 brother: James W. Kernan and a niece: Dawn Jones both of Florida.

Friends received from 2 - 9 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 30, at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 31, 2008 with Brent Roth and Rusty Atkinson

officiating. Interment in the Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio.

 

Kerps, Roy Kerps

Source:  The Journal Advocate [Sterling, Colorado]; 9 May 2008

Roy F. Kerps, Ardmore, Okla., and formerly of Sterling

1927 - 2008

        Roy F. Kerps, 80, former Sterling resident, died Feb. 22, 2008, in Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services were held Feb. 25 at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson, Okla., with the Rev. Sid Bazzrea officiating.

        Mr. Kerps was born April 22, 1927, to Herman J. (George) and Mary Roxanne Wise Kerps in Zaneis, Okla.

        He married Irene Claxton on Dec. 7, 1952, in Ardmore and they shared 56 years together.

        He retired from Halliburton as a field supervisor after 36 years of employment. He and his wife Irene have been residents of Ardmore for the past 12 years.

        Mr. Kerps is survived by his wife, Irene; daughter, Debbie Stanberry and husband Keith of Denver; son, Roy Kerps Jr. and wife Kim of Sugar Land, Texas; grandson, Cody and granddaughter Tyler of Sugar Land, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billie and Joe Kerps; and a nephew, Joel Royce.

        Cards and letters may be sent to Irene Kerps at 424 Willowridge, Ardmore, OK 73401; Debbie Stanberry at 18664 East Progress Avenue, Centennial, CO 80015; and Roy Kerps Jr. at 13739 Greywood Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

 

Ketzel, Roletta May Ketzel

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2008

Roletta May Ketzel, 87, Ravenna, died March 2, 2008 at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. She was born May 30, 1920 in Sardis, a daughter of the late William and Ethel Stewart Ketzel.

She has lived in Ravenna since 1942 and had worked for the Cleveland Woosted Mills in Ravenna.

Surviving are her brother, Harry Ketzel of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Grace Ketzel of Ravenna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth, Alice, Mary, Madeline; and two brothers, Lawrence and Earl.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of services on March 5 at Shorts Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

 

Keylor, Cheryl K. Keylor nee Drake

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 18, 2008

Cheryl K. Keylor, age 59 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday February 17, 2008 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Ohio a daughter of the late Carl Drake and Charlene Claus Drake.

Cheryl was the owner of JT’s Restaurant & Lounge in Woodsfield. She was also Center Township Clerk, member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and the Eastern Star lodge of Woodsfield. 

She is survived by her husband Larry Keylor of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 son: Thomas F. Keylor and his fiancé Cynthia Jones of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Melissa D. Keylor – Cambridge, Ohio, 1 brother: Dean Riley – Alabama, 1 grandson: Jagger Thomas Keylor, step mother: Helen Drake – Marietta, Ohio, uncle: Keith Claus – Massillon, Ohio, cousins: Jimmy Hinderlong – Wayne, New Jersey, David Claus – Canton, Ohio.

Friends received from 2 – 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul ST. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday February 21, 2008 with Rev. Frank Lehosky officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and or the Monroe County Humane Society.

 

Keylor, Doris M. Keylor nee Truax

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 2008

Doris M. Keylor, age 90, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday September 7, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehab. Center. She was born in Woodsfield May 18, 1918 a daughter of the late Cletis & Mary Bohnom Truax.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield, and member of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker but over the years she held many jobs. During World War II she worked in a factory in Canton manufacturing shells for the war and she worked in several department stores.

Preceded in death by 3 husbands: Harry Kinney, Jack Johnson and Tom Keylor, 1 son: John Kinney, 5 brothers: Durel (Bus), Paul, Clyde, Junior, and Bob Truax. 1 sister-in-law: Joann Truax,

She is survived by 1 son: James (Helen) Kinney - Wellsburg, West Virginia, 1 daughter: Linda (Cliff) Wirick - Cambridge, Ohio, 1 daughter-in-law: Diane Kinney, 4 sisters: Esther Wohl - Canton, Ohio, Jean Rueschman - Louisville, Ohio, Judy (Albert) Parden - Woodsfield, Ohio, Shirley (Jack) Pfalzgraf - Lewisville, Ohio, 4 sister-in-laws: Pat, Wilma, Edna & Joyce Truax, 10 grandchildren,15 great grandchildren, 1 step granddaughter, 2 great-great grandchildren, several step children, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends received from 6- 9 p.m. Tuesday with funeral service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Anthony McSwords officiating. Interment in the Sunset Hills Cemetery Canton, Ohio. Eastern Star Lodge Service 8 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Keylor, Hildreth Keylor

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 2008

Hildreth “Hyde” Keylor, 87, of 1063 McClosky Rd., Columbiana, died May 6, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boardman Campus. He was born Aug. 8, 1920 at Woodsfield, a son of the late Fred C. and Clara E. Drum Keylor.

He lived in Columbiana for 55 years coming from Caldwell. He served three terms in the Civilian Conservation Corps. And then served in the U. S. Army Rangers, 5th Battalion, Company B in Central Europe during WWII. He was a member of the Columbiana Church of The Nazarene, National Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American legion and the National Rangers Association.

He was employed as a foreman for ODOT for 10 years, retiring in 1984. Prior to that he worked at Firestone Farms and was also the owner and operator of Columbiana Humble Station. He also managed Peak’s Truck Stop for 10 years. A man of integrity, his interests were hunting, mechanics and trading horses.

Surviving are three daughters, Joyce (Jack) Wallace of Sandusky, Darlene (David) Jones of Ypsilanti, MI., Betty (Steve) Billups of Raleigh, N. C.; three sons, David (Sue) Keylor, of Cherokee Village, AR, Danny Keylor of Dayton, Hyde Keylor of Columbiana; a sister, Geraldine Pyatt of Woodsfield; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Blanche Rinehart, whom he married June 28, 1941 and died Jan. 18, 2007; four brothers, Tom, Dick, Harry and Harold Keylor; and a sister, Martha Lee Harmon.

Friends were received May 9 at Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, and May 10 an hour before services, with Jan Winnale officiating. Burial followed in Columbiana Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U. S. Army Ranger Association, P. O. Box 52126, Fort Benning, GA, 31995-2126.

Condolences may be made at www.familyservices.com

 

Kinzy, Carl V. Kinzy

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, July 4, 2008

Carl V. Kinzy, 90, a lifelong resident of the Beallsville area died Thursday, July 3 2008 in Summerville at North Hills in Zanesville, Ohio.  He was born April 3, 1918 near Beallsville a son of the late Julius V. and Anna Read Kinzy.

 He was a retired farmer, construction worker, timber cutter and had served as a Sunsbury Township Trustee for 16 years. 

Carl was a member of the Church of Christ which he faithfully attended at Ozark; he was also a member of the Farm Bureau for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma E. Pittman Kinzy whom he married August 3, 1937; two children, Donald D. (Darla) Kinzy of Zanesville and Janet K. (Carmel) Murray of Ostrander; a granddaughter and great-randsons, Deanna J. (Randy) Briggs and Mark and Michael Briggs, all of Zanesville and a grandson, Clay King of Marysville.

A grandson, Travis C. Murray preceded Carl in death in addition to his parents and his 5 brothers, Wayne, William, Glenn, Ora, and Guy Kinzy and four sisters, Fern Vaness, Vera Pittman, Beulah Pyles, and Hilda Kinzy.

Friends will be received at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville Sunday, July 6th from 11 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM with Donald Thompson officiating.  Burial will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Knott, Edward C. Knott

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,  August 4, 2008

       Edward C. Knott, Sr., 77, of the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Wheeling

Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born at Stow, Ohio on July 26, 1931 a son of the late Willis and Dorothy Landon Knott.

He was a retired truck driver; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a Protestant by faith. He enjoyed doing mechanical work, camping, fishing and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Willis, Frank and Robert Knott; one sister, Virginia Hope Knott.

Surviving are three daughters: Dorothy "Dottie" De Jesus of Woodsfield, Ohio, Sandra (Joe) Perebzak of Quaker City, Ohio and Angela (John) Bashline

of Freeport, Ohio; one son: Edward C. Knott, II of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: Roland Knott of Arizona; his former wife: Betty Manley of Woodsfield, Ohio; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from noon until time of Memorial and Military

Services at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 with Pastor Dave Snyder officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Koval, Andrew P. Koval

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, January 12, 2008

BYESVILLE -- Wake services were 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville, for Andrew P. Koval, 81, of Cambridge, who died Friday (Jan. 11, 2008) at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville. Services at St. Benedict Catholic Church will be 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Fr. Robert Borer officiated. Calling hours were also held Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial took place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cambridge, with military services conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

He was born Jan. 11, 1927, in Buckeyeville, son of the late Joseph and

Sophia (Motil) Koval.

Mr. Koval retired from NCR, following 26 years of service. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and Cambridge VFW Post 2901. He was a 1943 graduate of Community High School and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.

He was locally well known and respected for his frequent "letters to the editor" in The Daily Jeffersonian. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing and hunting with family and friends.

He also enjoyed using his hands for the construction and maintenance of his home and surrounding property, a place his family truly called home. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered for the man of noble character that he was.

He was preceded in death by six sisters, Mary Feyko, Julia Santay, Clara Koval, Ann George, Carrie Koval and Sophia Medvetz; and two brothers, John and Joseph Koval.

He leaves his wife, Betty R. (Miracle) Koval, whom he married May 20, 1950; two sons, Andrew D. (Cindy) Koval of Cambridge and Tim (Carrie) Koval of Senecaville; four daughters, Rebecca (Jack) Perry of Canton, Melissa Kovalof New Concord, Jolene (Bob) Crum of Louisville, Ky., Jamie (Brian) Sakach of Centerville; two brothers, Michael (Norma) Koval of Malaga and Edward Koval of Cambridge; a sister, Helen Koval of Cambridge; 10 grandchildren, Carly, Danielle, Caitlin, Jerod, Brandon, Sarah, Briana, Ian, Genevieve and Logan; and a great-grandchild Logan.

The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Benedict Church, 701 Gomber Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725.

Online condolences may be sent to [email protected].

 

Kowalczuk, John Kowalczuk

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 28, 2008

       John Kowalczuk Jr., age 89 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday April 26, 2008 at the Wetzel County Hospital New Martinsville, WV. He was born August 6, 1918 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Czeslawa Mosiejewski and John Kowalczuk Sr.

John served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II, attended OCS antiaircraft and became a 2nd. Lt. John became a B-24 bombardier U.S. Army Air Corp. spending a year in Iceland and the rest of the time in the 8th. Air Force stationed in England. He was recalled as a security officer of a bomber base at Mildenhall, England during the Korean War and returned to the reserve status as Captain after that war. He was awarded an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and European Ribbon with four battle stars. After 27 years of service in the military he retired as Lieutenant Colonel and as fire inspector at the former Consolidated Aluminum Corp. Hannibal, Ohio.

He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church of Woodsfield. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Angela Haraczy Kowalczuk Jr., 1 daughter: Joan Andrea Kowalczuk, 3 brothers: Stanley, Alfred and Ernest.

He is survived by his son: Michael A. Kowalczuk-Windham, Connecticut, 1 daughter: Denise K. Anderson - Lakeland, Florida, Grandsons: Roy V. and Steve J. Anderson, wife Laura and great granddaughter Adyson Faith all the Cincinnati, Ohio area.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday April 30, 2008 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik Officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Vigil Services 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bauerturner.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sylvester Central School, 119 Wayne St. Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

 

Kriechbaum, Dale E. Kriechbaum

Altmeyer Obituaries, Powhatan Point, Ohio, dated, September 6, 2008

DALE E. KRIECHBAUM, 85 of Powhatan Point, OH, a devoted husband and father passed away September 5, 2008 surrounded by his loving wife and

daughter at his home.

He was born June 25, 1923 in York Township, OH a son of the late Sherman and Geraldine Gillespie Kriechbaum.

Dale was employed by North American Coal #1 mine and retired from the Quarto #4 mine, was a York Township Trustee for 28 years, was a member of

the VFW and American Legion of Powhatan Point and was a veteran of WWII.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a brother John W. in 2008.

Surviving is his loving wife Mary "Cookie" Matesick

Kriechbaum, a daughter Norma who they both for more than 2 ½ years provided constant and loving care during his illness. Dale is also survived by a brother Nile and his wife Jean Kriechbaum of Powhatan Point.

Dale was a very caring and generous person who was always there to help someone. He loved to travel, enjoyed gardening and flowers and repairing broken things. He especially liked all the holiday decorations.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, September 8 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main

Street, Powhatan Point where services will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00am with Rev. Richard Hendrix officiating.

Interment will follow in Powhatan Cemetery, followed by full military honors conducted by the VFW and American Legion.  Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice.  Dale will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com

 

Kuhn, Martha J. Kuhn nee Cornelius

Source: Waters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 2008

Martha J. Kuhn, 70, of 46198 State Route 145, Lewisville, Ohio died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born at Chicago, Illinois on July 23, 1938 a daughter of the late Wayne and Laura Stansbury Cornelius. She was a former school bus driver for the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District; a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, Ohio where she was also a member of the C.W.C.; a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Lewisville, Ohio; a member of the Happy Hearts Singers and she was the first Certified woman volunteer firefighter for the Lewisville Volunteer Fire Department. Martha enjoyed crocheting, cooking and most of all her family.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph F. Kuhn whom she married on July 25, 1959; four sons: Michael C. Kuhn of Lewisville, Ohio, David J. Kuhn of Lewisville, Ohio, Ronald W. Kuhn of Lewisville, Ohio and Christopher A. (Jodie) Kuhn of Lewisville, Ohio; two sisters: Joan Barker of Indianapolis, Indiana and Rosemary Zink of Brevard, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Ashley and Ryan Kuhn, Alexandria and Allison Kuhn, Erica Kuhn and Lucas and Tyler Kuhn; two great grandchildren: Jase David Kuhn and Bayleigh Burdett; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Walters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008 and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008 with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rebekah Lodge services will be held at 7:15 p.m. Sunday followed by Vigil services at 7:30 p.m.

 

Kurtzman, Elroy M. Kurtzman

Kurtzman, Myron E. Kurtzman

Source:  The [Phoenix] Arizona Republic; Saturday, 14 Jun 2008

        Myron E. Kurtzman, affectionately called "Mike" by family and friends alike, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008.  His journey through life started on December 13, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio where he was born to Elroy Kurtzman and Juanita (Sayre).  His family relocated to California in 1944.  He finished his schooling and proceeded to attend classes for advanced auto mechanics at the Ford Company.  It was in Los Angeles that he met and married his wife of 57 years, Delores "Dee" (Meadows).  He became interested in medical electronics and attended various electronic schools.  After working in the field for several years he decided to form his own business, Scientific Instrument Service.  He moved family and business to Arizona in 1966 and formed Med-A Lab.  He taught his sons and several young men the trade and their work.  He retired in 2003 for health reasons.

        He is preceded in death by his brother, Larry and son Michael.

        Survivors include his wife, children, Bonnie (Dennis) Levine, Gary (Valerie), grandchildren, Brian, Dennis, Bradley, Benjamin, Amber, Ryan, Kim, Brittany, Colby and 9 great-grandchildren.

        Interment will be at Green Acres in Scottsdale.  A Celebration of Life will be held on June 21 at 8514 E. Edward Ave., Scottsdale at 5:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers send contributions to Sunshine Village, 2626 E. Greenway, Phoenix or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 Flower St., Phoenix.

 

 

 

 

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