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Monroe County Obituaries

2008

 

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Cetorelli, Mitchell Cetorelli

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

CETORELLI, Mitchell, 85, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, January 17, 2008, in the East Ohio Regional Hospital.

He was born March 18, 1922, in Bellaire, a son of the late Frank and Augusta Berti Cetorelli.

Mitch was a retired employee of the Ormet Corp.; was a member of the American Legion Post 52; VFW Post 626; Bellaire Eagles FOE 371; Sons of Italy 754; a Catholic by faith; and a Navy veteran of WWII.

Mitch is survived by two sons, Donald and his wife, Nell, of St.

Clairsville, Ohio, and Brian and his wife, Linda, of West Bellaire, Ohio; a

sister, Vera McCann and her husband, Stanley, of West Bellaire; a brother,

Libero Cetorelli and his wife, Florence, of Long Island, N.Y.; and two

grandchildren, Adam Cetorelli and Joe Wheeler.

Friends will be received on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 2-8 p.m., at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held on Monday, at 10 a.m., with Msgr. Gene Mullett officiating.

Entombment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sons of Italy will conduct services on Sunday at 7 p.m., in the funeral

home. American Legion services will be held at 9:45 a.m., Monday, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

Cline, Martha Rose Cline nee Dye

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 2008

    Martha R. Cline, age 98, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio formerly Monroe County

Ohio died Monday Jan. 14, 2007 at the Crestview Manor Nursing Home

Lancaster, Ohio. She was born Oct. 15, 1909 in Benton Twp. Monroe County Ohio a daughter of the late Forest H. Dye and Cora Fox Dye.

    She was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, and her

husband John D. Cline.

    She is survived by her son: Ivan (Joan) Winland - Pickerington, Ohio, 1

sister: Lois Graham - Zanesville, Ohio, 2 brothers: Willis Dye - New

Matamoras, Ohio, Franklin Dye - New Matamoras, Ohio, 3 Granddaughters:

Pamela (Craig) Karnes - Pickerington, Ohio, Aleisa (Brian) Culp -Millersport, Ohio, Susan (Robert) Campbell - Pickerington, Ohio, 1 Grandson: Timothy (Lisa) Winland - Pickerington, Ohio, 10 Great - Grandchildren: Danielle Karnes, Bradley (Heidi) Karnes, Mathew (Jessica) Lee, Cody & Hunter Lee, Parker & Madison Campbell, Nicholas, Emma & Mackenna Winland. 1 Great -Great Grandchild: Bella Karnes.

    Friends received from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service at 1 p.m.

Wednesday January 16, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reynoldsburg Seniors Activities Center, 1520 Davidson Dr., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. Online condolences can be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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].

 

Lemasters, Amos James "Jim" LeMasters

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 11, 2008

LeMASTERS, Amos James "Jim," 74, of Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008, in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W,Va. Jim was born December 30, 1933, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Amos and Effie Decker LeMasters.

He was retired from the former Mobay Corporation, New Martinsville, W.Va.; a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, Ohio; and was a Korean War Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kimberly Ann LeMasters; a brother, Ronald LeMasters; and a sister, Geraldine LeMasters.

Surviving is his wife, Nancy Greenwood LeMasters; a son, James A. LeMasters of Shadyside; a daughter, Tammy Gross and her husband, Steve, of Bridgeport, Ohio; a brother, Delbert (Jo Ann) LeMasters of Woodsfield, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amber Schramm, Nathan Gross and Zachary Gross; and two great-grandchildren, Riley and Joshua Kenny.

Family will receive friends at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Saturday from 8:15 a.m. until time of

Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m., in St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, with

Monsignor Gene W. Mullett as celebrant.

Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. Belmont County Council of the American Legion will conduct Services at 9:05 a.m., in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Grade School.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. altmeyer.com.

 

Logston, Vera Viola nee Fankhauser

Harper Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, January 19, 2008

Vera Viola Fankhauser Logston, 90, Clarington, Ohio died Friday, January 18, 2008 in Wheeling Medical Park Hospital.  She was born May 10, 1917 in Clarington, a daughter of the late Harry and Viola Berkey Fankhauser.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Logston, three sisters, Olive Kalnai, Emma Fankhauser, and Lila Mercer.

Vera had retired from the Switzerland of Ohio School District where she worked as a cook at River High School.  She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, Cain Ridge, Clarington, Ohio.

 Surviving are two sons, Richard Lee  Logston and his wife, Mary, of Jerusalem and Harry Keith Logston and his wife, Bonnie of Clarington; four grandchildren, Tom (Lori) Logston of Lewisville, Brian Logston of Columbus, Mike (Kim) Logston of St. Clairsville, and Amy Logston of Hershey, PA; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ada Fankhauser and Stella Forni. 

Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM.  Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery, near Clarington.  Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church and/or Zion Cemetery Association.

 

Meloy, Marjorie I Meloy nee Parrish

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, January 15, 2008

Marjorie I. Meloy, 92, of Cambridge, died early Monday morning (Jan. 14, 2008) at her home. She was born July 17, 1915, daughter of the late Pearly P. Parrish and Eva (Foster) Parrish.

Mrs. Meloy was a graduate of Brown High School. She retired in 1974 from the former State Hospital, where she served as secretary.

She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She worked for a short time at the Southeastern Med Gift Shop. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting.

She was a lifetime member of Unity Presbyterian Church and helped make the weekly bulletins for some time.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Gavin; brothers, Carol Parrish and Dale Parrish; sisters, Arlene Marzen and Bernita Roney; and nephews, Tom Parrish, Michael Roney and Rodney McDaniel.

She leaves her husband, William T. Meloy of Cambridge; sisters, Helen Stranges of St. Clairsville and Kathryn McDaniel of Cambridge; a

sister-in-law, Eva (Jones) Parrish of Lewisville; several nieces and

nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Scott-Specht Funeral Home, Cambridge, where services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Robert Millspaugh officiating.

Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Unity Presbyterian Stainglass Window Fund, 130 N. Seventh St., Cambridge, OH 43725.

Personal condolences can be sent to the family at ww.scottfuneralhome.com.

 

McVey, Delores Jane McVey nee Tomlin

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 10, 2008

    GRAYSVILLE - Delores Jane McVey, 65, of Township 305, Graysville, passed away at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2008) at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. She was born on July 20, 1942, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of Samuel Tomlin and Susie McGinnis Tomlin.

She was a member of the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ and a homemaker.

On April 27, 1961, Delores married William N. McVey, who survives with two sons and two daughters, William N. (Denise) McVey of Plymouth, Ohio, Tracey Dean (Toni) McVey of Plymouth, Ohio, Deborah S. Cellentani (Glenn Jackson) of Crestline, Ohio, and Sandra L. (David) Stinchcomb of Shelby, Ohio. Also surviving are grandchildren, Shanon Cellentani, Cody Cellentani, Kristen McVey, Heather McVey, Samantha Hoak, Lindsay Hoak, Connor McVey, Bre Anna McVey, and Trace McVey; and her brothers, Roy Tomlin, and Henry Tomlin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Tomlin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Ridge

Church of Christ with Ron Rossiter officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant

Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Friday. Family will be present from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and one hour before the service Saturday at the church.

 

Palmer, Mary L. “Tootie” Palmer nee Kenney

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 14, 2008

PALMER, Mary L. "Tootie," 78, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Sunday, January 13, 2008, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.

Mary was born November 27, 1929, in Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Acil and Olive McBride Kenney.

She was a member of the Powhatan Lighthouse Church of God; the VFW Post No. 5565 Auxiliary; and American Legion Post No. 228 Auxiliary both of Powhatan Point.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin M. Palmer, on March 1, 2007; a son, Walter Lee Kenney; three brothers, Robert H. Kenney, James Kenney and Dale W. Kenney; a sister, Etta May Moore; and a great-grandson, Cody Allan Kenney.

Surviving are a son, Roger D. "Punkin" Kenney and his wife, Vera, of

Powhatan Point; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and many

nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the

Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday with Pastor Bill Carter officiating.

Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio. Powhatan VFW Auxiliary services at 7 p.m., Tuesday, in the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

Piatt, Archie Piatt

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 12, 2008

     Archie C. Piatt, 76, of 46004 Malaga Street, Lewisville, Ohio died

Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield,

Ohio.

    He was born near Sardis, Ohio on March 12, 1931 a son of the late

Lorenza and Pearl Winsola Hissom Piatt.

    He was a former employee of the Richard Haren Sawmill and the

Smithberger Sawmill. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

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

Richard Arthur Piatt and Paul Frederick Piatt; two step brothers, Johnny

Piatt and Charles Robert Piatt; one step-sister, Clara Briggs.

    Surviving are one son: Charles R. "Bob" Piatt and his fiancé Pat Heath

of Lewisville, Ohio; three daughters: Myrtle P. (Ronnie) Smith of Lower

Burrell, Pennsylvania, Shirley L. (John) Smith of Sardis, Ohio and Belva D.

(Kenneth) Blackstone of Lewisville, Ohio; two step-sisters: Mary Nalley of

Woodsfield, Ohio and Dorothy Crosley of New Concord, Ohio; ten

grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; 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. Monday, January 14, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 with Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge

Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio with military services.

 

Pyles, James Pyles

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, January 5, 2008

BEALLSVILLE -- James Stanley Pyles, 84, Beallsville, passed away Saturday (Jan. 5, 2008) at Barnesville Hospital. He was born in Rayland, a son of the late J.L. and Bertha Pyles.

He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, a retiree of Ormet Corporation and a member of Woodsfield Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Virgil; a brother, Samuel; and the mother of his children, Beulah Pyles.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Barr Pyles; nine children, three step

children, 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, several step

grandchildren and a sister.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Harper

Funeral Home in Beallsville where services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will follow in East Sunsbury Cemetery.

 

Pyles, James Stanley Pyles  2nd obit

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, January 5, 2008

James Stanley Pyles, 84, Beallsville, died Saturday, January 05, 2008 in Barnesville Hospital.  He was born December 20, 1923 in Rayland, Ohio, a son of the late J. L. and Bertha Kocher Pyles. 

He was a US Army Air Corps veteran of WWII; a retiree of Ormet Steel Workers Local #5724, a member of the Woodsfield Christian Church and American Legion Post #768.  Stanley was a life-long musician. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Virgil; a brother, Samuel; and the mother of his children, Beulah Kinzy Pyles. Surviving are his wife, Donna Barr Pyles; his children, Bonnie (Lester) McGinnis, of Beallsville, Linda (Robert) Hutchison of Alledonia, James, Jr. (Marie) Pyles of Beallsville, David (Patti) Pyles of Israel, Mary (Tim) Sparkman of Summerfield, Carol (Mike) Kemnitzer of Michigan, Cindy (Don) Snyder of Bethesda, Sherman (Trudy) Pyles of Woodsfield, and Jamie (Greg) McLane of Florida; a sister, Dorothy Charbono of Woodsfield; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three step-children, and several step-grandchildren. 

Friends may call Monday, January 7th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8th at 11 AM with Herb Alexander officiating.  Burial will follow in East Sunsbury Cemetery, near Beallsville, with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post #768.

 

Ramsay, E. Earl Ramsay

Toothman Obituaries, Jacobsburg, Ohio, dated, January 8, 2008

Ramsay, E. Earl, 96, formerly of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in West Virginia on September 26, 1911 a son of the late E. Ellis Ramsay and Carrie Dunfee Ramsay.

Earl was a retired dairy farmer.  He was a member of the Jacobsburg United Methodist Church; a member of Weyer Lodge # 541 F. & A.M. at Centerville; a former supervisor for Belmont County Soil Conservation; a former member of Belmont County School Board serving 13 years; a former member of Belmont County Vocational School Board; member of the Farm Bureau; past president of Bellaire DCSA; Wheeling Sales Committee DCSA; past president of Belmont County Jersey Cattle Club; a former Belmont County Volunteer Firefighter.

Earl is survived by his wife, Olive H. Murphy Ramsay; his children, Fred Lawrence Ramsay and his wife Cathy of Jacobsburg; Eleanor Smith and her husband David of Glen Dale, West Virginia; Jean Fulton and her husband Tom of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren, Lisa Ann Phares, Anna Marie Smith, John Fulton, Tim Ramsay and Brenda Ogden and her husband Jared; and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home,

Jacobsburg, Ohio on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m. with

Masonic Services to be conducted at 7 p.m.

Visitation will be held again on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Jacobsburg United Methodist Church from 12 Noon until time of services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rev. Darla Schnegg officiating.  Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Smith Township Vol. Fire Dept., C/O: John Phillips, 49359 O. R. & W. Station Rd., Jacobsburg, OH 43933.

 

Sommerville, Timothy A. Sommerville

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 5, 2008

    Timothy A. Somerville, 51, of Oakwood Avenue, Marietta, died at 4 a.m.

Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2008) at the Marietta Center for Nursing and

Rehabilitation.

    He was born Sept. 15, 1956, at Mishawaka, Ind., to the late Harlan C.

and Norma A. Starcher Somerville.

    He is survived by his son, Timothy H.C. Somerville of New Matamoras; one sister, Marlene B. Somerville; and one brother, Terry L. Somerville, both of Marietta. There are many cousins on both his maternal and paternal side.

    He was preceded in death by his beloved parents.

    Tim was a good friend to those who knew him and had a talent for fixing

just about anything.

    There will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be made

to American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

    Services were entrusted to Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel.

    Online condolences may be made to hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Stull, Sue Ellen Stull nee Boley

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 5, 2008

    NEW MATAMORAS - Sue Ellen Stull, 57, of Archers Fork Road, New

Matamoras, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2008) at her residence.

    She was born Feb. 17, 1950, in Marietta, to the late Ray and Nellie

McGee Boley.

    She was a nurses aide at Carehaven of Pleasants County, W.Va.

    She is survived by her husband, Gary Stull; sons, Tim Stull (Charolette)

of Marietta, and Gary Stull of Newport; daughter, Stacey     Stull and

fiancee, Tim Mounts, of Marietta; grandson, Austin Stull of Marietta; four

brothers; and eight sisters.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half brother,

Morris McGee; and a grandson, Timothy Stull.

    Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hadley Funeral

Home, 1021 Pike St., where the service will be held at 11 a.m.     Monday

with David Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at Matamoras Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

    Send an online condolence to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Tuttle, Lowell F. Tuttle

Times Leader, Martins Ferry,Ohio, dated, January 2, 2008

TUTTLE, Lowell F., 74, of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007. Lowell was born on July 9, 1933, to the late Jesse and Mary Tuttle in Bellaire, Ohio.

He enjoyed a long employment with the Ormet Corporation in Hannibal, Ohio, before moving to Boca Raton. He was currently employed with Fairman and Associates of Boca Raton.

Lowell proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion; the Boca Raton Road Runners; So. Florida Race Walkers; and the USA Track and Field; also did volunteer work for the Special Olympics and the Transplant Organization.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Juanita Goetze and Wanda Wise.

He is survived by Doris, his devoted wife of 27 years; their loving

children, Thomas Tuttle and Tamara Medovic, both of Wheeling, W.Va., David Scott of Mich., Timothy Scott, Linda Bagenstos and Charlene Morando, all of Fla.; 12 grand children; two great- grandsons; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Rosary prayer service will be said on Monday at 1 p.m., with visiting hours to follow from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Babione Funeral Home (west chapel, 561-483-9500,) Boca Raton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at St. John Catholic Church.

Lowell was a special man; he will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

 

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.

 

Tubaugh, Harley A. Tubaugh

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

          Harley Alfred Tubaugh, 73, Ravenna, passed away from an extended illness on Jan. 3, 2008. He was born Dec. 17, 1934 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Carl and Lela (Jackson) Tubaugh.

          He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean War and a member of the Ravenna Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon.

          Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Dauline (Swallie) Tubaugh; three daughters, Patricia (Stephen) Rader of Ravenna, Penny Tubaugh of Ravenna, Kathleen (Warren) Lockhart of Rootstown; three grandchildren, Harley (Heather) Rader of Ravenna, Mandy (Daniel) Zickefoose of Cuyahoga Falls, Evan Lockhart of Rootstown; and a brother Carl Tubaugh, Jr., of Deerfield.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela E. Tubaugh, Richard G. Tubaugh; and five grandchildren.

          Friends were received Jan. 6 at Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, Ravenna, with Minister Terry Smith officiating. Friends were also received an hour prior to funeral services on Jan. 7 at West Union Church of Christ Cemetery.

          Donations may be made to the West Union Cemetery Association, Inc., P.O. Box 155, Sardis, OH 43946, or to your favorite charity. Please share your memories at www.mem.com.

 

Altieri, Josephine E. Altieri

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

          Josephine Elizabeth Sainato Altieri, 88, died Jan. 2, 2008 at Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, Elkins, W.Va. She was a former resident of Coalton, W.Va., and more recently a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.

          She was born Nov. 19, 1919, at Harding, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Sainato and Mary Teresa Sainato.

          She attended the schools of Harding, W.Va., was a homemaker and retired as a cook at the Coalton 12 Year School. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

          Surviving are two daughters, Patricia A. (Gerard) Everett of Beverly, Rose Marie (Mark) Miracle of Clarington; a sister, Pauline Sainato of Staunton, Va.; three grandchildren, Todd (Kati) Everett of Charlotte, N.C., Trevor Lupi and Ryan Lupi, both of Columbus; three great-grandchildren, Jake and Delaney Everett, both of Charlotte, Sofia Lupi of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius  John Altieri, who died Oct. 18, 1977; three brothers, Nick, Frank and Rocco Sainato; and two sisters, Mary Concetta Sainato and Katherine Stark.

          Friends were received Jan. 4 at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins, and in the evening a wake service was recited by Rev. Donald X. Higgs, VF. On Jan. 5 she was moved to Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church at Coalton, where the liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated. Burial followed at Saint Brendan cemetery at Elkins.

          Condolences may be expressed at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com

 

Long, Eleanor Long nee Smith

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 2008

          Eleanor “Midge” Long, 71, of Sardis, died Dec. 29, 2007, in Wetzel County Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1936 in New Martinsville, W.Va., the daughter of the late James P. and Myrtle E. Kimble Smith.

          She was a homemaker and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 46 years. She was the lead singer of her country band and she sang on the WWVA Jamboree. She recorded a record which played on WSM Nashville and she turned down a recording contract because she didn’t want to leave her daughter, who was two years old at the time.

          Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Gary Long; three children; Steve (Teresa) Long of Sardis, Bob (Jennifer) Long of Clarington, and Sara (Tom) Postalwait of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Chantel, Amanda, Kayla, Heath and Paige; six great-grandchildren: Alysha, Bryanna, Desting, Faith, Christian and Braedon.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two aunts and five uncles.

          Friends were received at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New Martinsville, on Jan. 1, 2008, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, 2008 with Branch President Joe Ingold officiating. Burial in Mt. Union Cemetery, Hannibal.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Midge’s name to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001.

          Arrangements handled by Williams Funeral Home, 226 N. SR20, Pine Grove, W.Va.

 

Stottlemire, Lucy P. Stottlemire nee Keller

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 21, 2008

SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. - Lucy P. Stottlemire, 88, of Oxford Street,

Sistersville, W.Va., died Saturday (Jan. 19, 2008) at Sistersville General

Hospital. She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Mannington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Simon A. and Dora McDougal Keller. She was Protestant by faith.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Carolyn) Stottlemire of New Matamoras; daughter, Peggy (Bill) Deaton of Friendly, W.Va.; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Chester Keller of Sistersville, W.Va.; and sisters, Arlene Hackman of Deer Lodge, Mont., and Clara Thorn of Fairmont, W.Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stottlemire, in 1990; granddaughter, Kelly Lee Stottlemire Gandy; and brothers, Delbert Russell, and Arlie Keller.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home,

Sistersville, W.Va., with Pastor Rogert Stewart and the Rev. Gary Boyd

officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Fly, Ohio. Calling

hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Online condolences may be expressed at myersfuneralhomewv.com.

 

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.

 

Stevens, Eileen H. Stevens nee Hartshorn

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

          Eileen Hartshorn Stevens 75, died Jan. 4, 2008, in Westminster, Md., with family members at her side. She was receiving hospice care for cancer.

She was born June 23, 1932, and daughter of the late Chauncey and Nellie Hines Hartshorn on the family farm near Lewisville.

          She was a graduate of Stafford High School and Washington Technical College, she worked as a nurse at Marietta Memorial Hospital before retiring in 1995 and moving to Maryland.

          Surviving are two daughters, Linda (David Birdwell) Boles of Anchorage, Alaska, Angela (Vince) Maas of Westminster; a son, Michael (Christy) Stevens, of Eldersburg, Md.; granddaughter, Carrie Boles of Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandsons, Chris Maas of Westminster and Logan Stevens of Eldersburg; two brothers, Charles (Betty) Harshorn of Asheville, N.C., Donald (Emily Ann) Hartshorn of Woodsfield; sister, Carolyn Kindle of Graysville; sisters-in-law, Genevia Ullman of Westminster, Georgene Stevens of Marietta, Onita Nobbs of Myrtle Point, Ore.; brother-in-law, Frank (Bonnie) Stevens of Fly.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles “Lindy” Stevens, who died in 2001.

          Cremation was performed, per her wishes.

          A memorial service will be held Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel, Marietta. A reception will follow at Austyn’s Resturant, 130 Front St., Marietta.

          Arrangement were handled by Hartzler Funeral Home in New Windsor, Md., and Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, Md. 21157-5629

 

Merckle, Clyde Victor Merckle

Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 2008

          Clyde Victor Merckle, 92, died Jan. 1, 2008, at his home in Surprise, Arizona. He was born April 25, 1915 at Fly, a son of Samuel J. and Blanche Hissom Merckle. He married Margaret Evelyn Lehman, Dec. 28, 1936. She died June 2, 1971.

          He was a retired drilling contractor for the D. R. Lauck Oil Company. He was a partner in 1956 of the Lauck Drilling Company. In 1978 he operated the Merckle Drilling Company, In 1987 Merckle built the wooden derrick for the Mid-American Oil and Gas Show at the Expo building.

          He moved to Arizona in 2002 coming from Great Bend, Kansas.

          Surviving are his daughter, Karen Clarke of Surprise, Arizona.

          He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Merckle.

          He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, BPOE, all Masonic bodies, ISIS Temple, Salina Consistory and Great Bend Petroleum Club.

          Funeral services were held Jan. 8. burial was in Great Bend Cemetery.

 

Young, Ruth B. Young nee Hudson

Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 2008

          Ruth B. Young, 81, Ravenna, died Jan. 21, 2008, at Bonnie McClusky’s Care Home in Rootstown. She was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Arlie and Bertha Stoehr Hudson.

          She has lived in Ravenna the past 57 years and was a retired officer from Society Bank which is now Keybank in Ravenna.

          Surviving are two daughters, Christine “Young” Copeland, Deborah Young, both of Akron; grandson, Matthew Comernisky; and a sister, Carolyn Dryden of Ravenna.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. “Yockey” Young.

          Friends will be received Jan. 24, from 6-8 p.m., at Shorts Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel, where funeral services will be held Jan. 25, at 11 a.m.

          Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Safer Family Services, 143 Gougler, Kent, OH 44240.

 

Benson, Lenora B. Benson nee Logan

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 31, 2008

BENSON, Lenora B., 82, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Tuesday, in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born June 25, 1925 in Barnesville, daughter of the late John W. and Mary (Powell) Logan.

She was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church in Barnesville.

Preceded by her husband, Raymond S. Benson; daughter, Martha Hymes; and sister, Mary Anna Albaugh.

Survived by two sons, William (Dolly) Benson of Akron and Robert (Lillian) Benson of Marietta, Ga.; daughter, Linda DePrato of Akron; brother, John (Rae Jean) Logan of Barnesville; three sisters, Gladys Hager of' Barnesville, Maxine (Derbert) Winters of Akron and Jean (Thomas) Williams of Jerusalem; 11 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren.

Visitation Saturday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville. Burial in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Carpenter, William C. Carpenter

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, dated, January 26, 2008

QUAKER CITY -- William C. "Buster" Carpenter, 84, of Quaker City, passed away Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at Southeastern Med in Cambridge.

He was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Miltonsburg, the son of the late Carlton and

Cora (Johnson) Carpenter.

Mr. Carpenter retired as a bridge maintenance worker for the B&D Railroad. He was a U.S Navy veteran, who served during World War II.

He was Protestant by faith and was a member of the American Legion Post of Delaware. He also loved vegetable gardening.

On June 11, 1947, he married Kathryn Carpenter, who survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Carla "Cookie" (Ron) Jackson of

Barnesville and Karen Elaine (Larry) Potter of Quaker City; one sister,

Patsy (D.K.) Carpenter of Summerfield; seven grandchildren and 20

great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Charles; and three sisters, Marie Carpenter, Jessie Johnson and Ruth

Winters.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Thorn-Black Funeral Home in Quaker City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Wilbur Bragg will officiate the services with burial in the Friends Cemetery in Quaker City. Military rites will be conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at

www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com.

 

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

 

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.

 

Largent, Eleanor F. Largent nee McGlothin

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 25, 2008

Eleanor F. Largent age 82 of Akron Ohio formerly of Monroe County Ohio went home to be with the lord January 24, 2008.

Eleanor was a kind and generous woman who worked heard her whole life to provide for those she cared about.

She will be missed by her friends and family. A native of West Virginia, Eleanor retired from the Edwin Shaw Hospital Dietary Department after 15 years service and was an active member of the Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Grace Haverty McGlothin, Husband William Webb and daughter Karen Craigo.

She is survived by son Scott (Adele) Webb of Wadsworth, daughter Janice Webb of Akron, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received 2 p.m. until time of funeral service

at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel 788 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio. Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio 11:30 a.m. Tuesday January 29, 2008.

Local arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Milhoan, Harold "Mutt" Milhoan

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, February 1, 2008

MILHOAN, Harold "Mutt," 92, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008, in the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield. He was born December 4, 1915, near Beallsville, a son of the late Samuel and Harriet Moore Milhoan.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, Beallsville, where he served as an Elder for over 50 years. Mutt was a retired employee of Ormet

Corporation, Hannibal.

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

Lester, Harry, Donald, and Glenn.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred Secrest Milhoan, whom he married on June 24, 1939; a son, Eugene "Shiney" (Beth) Milhoan of Beallsville; a daughter, Judy (Eugene) Frank of Reno, Ohio; seven

grandchildren, Gena Milhoan of Powhatan Point, Ohio, Mike (Barb) Frank of Marietta, Ohio, Tony (Kim) Milhoan of Jerusalem, Ohio, John (Angela) Frank of Columbus, Ohio, Denise (Roger) Loy of New Matamoras, Ohio, Rob Randall of Powhatan Point, and Clarissa Milhoan of Beallsville; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday, February 1, 2008, from 5-8 p.m., at the the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 1 p.m., with Wayne Clark officiating.

Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.harperfh.net

 

Schumacher, Nellie Schumacher nee Dillon

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 24, 2008

SCHUMACHER, Nellie, 88, formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2008, in The Arlington Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She was born November 27, 1919 in Graysville, Ohio, daughter of the late Douglas and Addie Hodge Dillon.

She was a graduate of Mannington, W.Va. High School. After her marriage in 1938 to Alfred Schumacher, Sr., she lived in Woodsfield until May 2005 when after a stroke she was moved to Abbington of Arlington Assisted Living in Columbus, Ohio.

Her husband Alfred, Sr. in 1997; brothers, Romney, Ralph and Floyd Dillon; and sisters, Garnet Miller and Grace Fletcher, preceded her in death.

Nellie is survived by a sister, Jeanne (Mac) Spengler of Mannington, W.Va.; and sister- in-law, Grace Lynch Froelicher of Coraopolis, Pa. She is also survived by five sons, Richard (Carol) of Upper Arlington, Ohio,

Frank (Ann) of Lewis Center, Ohio, Alfred, Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky,

George (Debbie) of Dover, Ohio, and John Schumacher of Ashley, Ohio;

daughter-in-law, Barbara Hood Andrick; 14 grandchildren, Rick (Lori)

Schumacher, Stephen (Erin) Schumacher, Sarah Kurz, Michael (Stacy)

Schumacher, Kristen (Paolo) Cusaro, Brent (Michelle) Schumacher, Doug

(Nicole) Schumacher, Patrick, Mark, Amanda, Rebecca, Dain, Cassy and Cole Schumacher. Nellie is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Nicole,

Jason, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Jordan, Anna, Ryan, Avrey and Evan Schumacher, Davis and Mary Grace Kurz; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her love of family was always evident as she had a special relationship with each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her faithful caregiving for her husband Alfred during his Parkinson dehabilitation was for many years her vocation. Nellie loved to garden, and was a wonderful cook, and a caring and compassionate mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a faithful member of St. Sylvester's Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club. Nellie was employed by The Modern Hardware for several years.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield on Sunday, January 27, 2008 with Vigil at 8 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Sylvester's Catholic Church, 334 South Main Street, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as celebrant. Interment immediately following in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

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

 

Tyler, Mark Brent Tyler

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 31, 2008

TYLER, Mark Brent, 54, of Shadyside, Ohio, died suddenly Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. Mark was born February 24, 1953 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Sherley E. and Elizabeth Audrey Longstaff Tyler.

He was retired from the State of Ohio, Division of Mines Industrial

Relations; a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shadyside; the Shadyside Boosters Club; and a 1972 graduate of River High School.

Surviving are his wife, Dianne Kernik Tyler; three sons, Mark (Karen) Tyler of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Christopher Tyler and Kevin Tyler, both of the home; a daughter, Tammy (Wallace) Keough of Bridge port, Ohio; two grandchildren, Marissa Kilgore and Nathan Tyler; two brothers, Keith (Andy) Tyler of South Lyons, Mich. and Thomas Tyler of Powhatan Point, Ohio; and a sister, Debra (Joseph) Fisher of Powhatan Point.

Family will receive friends at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with Fr. Samuel R. Saprano officiating.

Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Powhatan Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. altmeyer.com

 

Balogh, Peter J. Balogh

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 2008

          Peter J. Balogh, 87, Lowellsville, died Jan. 22, 2008. He was born April 3, 1920 in Lowellsville, the son of the late Peter and Magdalena (Houser) Balogh.

          He was a boiler operator with the Sharon Steel Corp., retiring in 1982. He graduated from Lowellsville High School and was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, its men’s club, and the Youngstown Morra League, playing on the Mt. Carmel Society team. He was a former village councilman and former treasurer of the Lowellsville Boosters.

          Surviving are his loving wife, Angeline V. Valentino Balogh, whom he married Nov. 29, 1947; two daughters, Karen Balogh of Woodsfield, Suzanne Kelso of  Lowelsville; a son, John (Linda) Balogh of Struthers; four grandchildren, Kenneth (Nicole) Day, Luke Balogh, Jordan Balogh and Hannah Balogh.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Balogh; two sisters, Margaret Balogh, Magdalena Meelich; and a son-in-law, H. Jeffrey Kelso.

          Friends were received Jan. 25 at Rossi-Lellio Funeral Home, where services were held Jan. 26, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, both in Lowellsville.

 

McFadden, Virginia L. McFadden nee Smith

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 2008

          Virginia Lucille McFadden, 86, New Matamoras, died Jan. 26, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1921 at Lebanon, Monroe County, a daughter of the late Everette William and Myrtle Amanda Griffin Smith.

          She was a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ and VFW ladies auxiliary in New Matamoras. She graduated from Bethel High School in 1939.

          Surviving are a son, William Wesley (Lynn C.) McFadden of Woodsfield; three daughters, Carolyn (James) Warren of Marietta, Geneva Hanel of New Matamoras, Susan (John K.) Schmidt of New Matamoras; 13 grandchildren, Rick (Carla) Hesson, Steve (Cindy) Hesson, Buddy Hanel, Patrick (Carol) Hanel, Eric (Tracey) McFadden, Jennifer Carney, Sherry (Brad) Nixon, Susie (Dave) Prickett, Jeff (Vanessa) Rice, Johnny (Janetta) Schmidt, Anna (Adam) Snyder, Tom (Bridget) Warren, Todd (Beckie) Warren; 23 great-grandchildren, Joshua Hesson, Derek Hesson, Brandon Hesson, Brandon Hesson, Stephanie Neville, Brandon Sparks, Tyson Warren, Zack Warren, Dylan Shingleton, Charlie Hanel, Brittany McFadden, Eric McFadden, Ryan McFadden, Madison Carney, Nick Jorris, Kyle Jorris, Curtis Nixon, Torey Prickett, Asia Prickett, J.D. Schmidt, Alyssa Snyder, Ethan Snyder; and six great-great- grandchildren, Emilee, Cailey, Olivia, Grant, Gavin and Paige.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hobart McFadden, whom she married April 6, 1940. He died July 25, 1992; an infant son, Emerson; four sisters; and two brothers.

          Friends were received Jan. 29 at Hadley Funeral Home Funeral services will be held Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, with Tim Fleeman officiating.

          Burial will be in Creighton Ridge Cemetery.

 

Smith, Eddie L. Smith
Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 2008

Eddie L. Smith age 69 of Ozark, Ohio died Tuesday February 5, 2008 at the Trinity Hospital Steubenville, Ohio. He was born April 4, 1938 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late Clyde H. Smith and Ella Bright Smith.

Eddie was a retired construction worker, and member of the Beallsville American Legion post 758.

Preceded in death 3 brothers, and 5 sisters.

He is survived by his wife: Thelma Reischman Smith of Ozark, Ohio, 1 son: Dewey Smith - North Augusta, Georgia, 3 daughters: Deborah (Steve) Myers - Tallahassee, Florida, Mary (Don Hatfield - Jacksonville, Florida, Christina (Kenney) Clark - Carolton, Ohio, 1 sister: Shirley (Robert) Barkes,  Woodsfield, Ohio, 6 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 2 great grandsons.

          Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday February 8, 2008 at the Beallsville American Legion Hall Beallsville, Ohio. Arrangements by the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment at the convenience of the family.


Anderson, Betty L. Anderson nee Hartley
Grisell Obituaries, Moundsville, West Virginia, dated, February 7, 2008

          Anderson, Betty L., age 80 of Powhatan Point, OH, formerly of Moundsville died Thursday, February 07, 2008 at home. She was born April 24, 1927 in Moundsville, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Erma Mae McGill Hartley.

She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she sang in the Choir; a member of the Red Hat Society and took organ lessons at CA House.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Richard W. Anderson, Sr.

Survivors include two sons, David H. Anderson of Lewes, Delaware and Richard W., Jr. (Trecy) Anderson of Powhatan; two daughters, Cindy Lou Anderson (Raymond) White of Glen Easton and Lori Ann (Chuck) Wolfe of Moundsville; six grandchildren, Chad and Amy Jo Anderson, Amanda White and Kathryn (Justin) Reynolds and Logan and Jacob Wolfe; and a great-grandchild, Matthew Clark.

Family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-3 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville where funeral services will be held Monday at 11am with Rev. Dr. Patricia Geerdes officiating.

Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.

Christman, Neil D. Christman
Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 2008

Neil D. Christman, 60, of 35168 C.R. 61, Lewisville, Ohio died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 near Lewisville, Ohio following an accidental electrocution from a strike of lightning. He was born at Barnesville, Ohio on April 8, 1947 a son of the late Howard and Hazel Stephen Christman.

He was a 1965 graduate of Skyvue High School; was a co-owner of ValiHi Farms near Lewisville, Ohio. He attended the Woodsfield Christian Church, Woodsfield, Ohio and enjoyed farming and the outdoors.

Surviving are his wife, Jana Christman whom he married on August 31, 2007; one step-daughter: Carly (Joseph) Griffith of Coshocton, Ohio; one step-son: Jesse Nippert of Woodsfield, Ohio; one sister: Judy (Don) Kilburn of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother: Larry (Barbara) Christman of Stafford, Ohio; one step-granddaughter: Lily Mae Griffith; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Herb Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Calais
Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewisville Volunteer Fire

Dept.; P.O. Box 115, Lewisville, Ohio 43754.

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.

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

               Edgar E. "Ed" Gray, 74, of103 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.

Lallathin, Wanda G. Lallathin
Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, February 11, 2008
      Lallathin, Wanda G., age 89, of State Route 78, Woodsfield, died
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at home.
      She was born February 24, 1918 in Antioch, Ohio, the daughter of the
late David J. and Abbie Eckleberry States.
      She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Clarington,
Ohio
.
      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Donald G. Lallathin, two sisters Eileen Piatt and Leada States and a brother
Walter States.
      Survivors include a daughter Shirley (James) Pfalzgraf of Clarington,
two sons David (Sara) Lallathin of Akron, Ohio and Ralph Graydon (Brenda)
Lallathin of Malaga, Ohio, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren.
      Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00am until the time
of service at 1:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington
with Rev. William Moran officiating. Interment in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch, Ohio.


Morris, Claire Morris nee Mendenhall 

  Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 8, 2008                                                                                   

     Claire Mendenhall Morris, 81, of 812 Third St., Marietta, died at 10:55
p.m.
, Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born April 8, 1926, in Washington County to Guy Marshall and
Margaret Hendershot Mendenhall. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, and attended Marietta College and Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Gallipolis. She was employed at the Marietta Osteopathic Hospital and then
worked for the Department of Census for about 10 years. She was a member of
Moss Run Congregational Church. Claire was an avid quilter.
     She is survived by a son, Terrence Morris (Melissa) of Marietta; four
grandchildren, Hannah, Terrence Jr., Matthew and Emma; and in-laws, Louise
Mendenhall of Marietta, Betty Morris of Belpre, and Larry and Wanda Morris
of Athens.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Leslie Morris, on Jan. 15,
1994
; they had been married on June 25, 1947. She was also preceded by two
brothers, Claude and Calvin Mendenhall; and a sister, June Biehl.
     Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at East
Lawn Memorial Park
. Abiding with Claire's wishes, she has been cremated, and
there will be no visitation. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral
Home is assisting the family with her arrangements. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their Web site, listed below.

 

Saffell, Delbert Eugene Saffell Sr.

Toothman Obituaries, Jacobsburg, Ohio, dated, February 13, 2008

Saffell, Delbert Eugene Sr., 72, of Dilles Bottom, died Tuesday [February 12, 2008] at home. He was born Feb. 22, 1935 at Pipe Creek, son of the late Delbert Perry and  Lula Ambler Saffell.

Delbert was a retired coal miner from Oglebay Norton and Y & O Coal Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Call Saffell; and a son, Delbert Eugene Saffell Jr.

Surviving are his children, Sheila Marlene Hickman, William E. Saffell, Randy L. Saffell, Connie I. Simmons, Teresa Maffe and Lisa Sapp; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Ray Benesh
officiating.  Burial follows at Armstrong Cemetery.

 

Nevil, Mary Ruth Nevil nee Weekley

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 2008

Mary Ruth Nevil, 88, of 100 Gibson Street, Woodsfield, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born at Bellaire, Ohio on September 18, 1919 a daughter of the late Ross and Mary J. Meek Weekley.

She was a retired sales clerk for the Sears Company in Columbus, Ohio and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio. She enjoyed traveling and enjoyed being with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Nevil in May 1987 and one sister, Edna Rodgers.

Surviving are one daughter: Debra (David) Shrieves of Jane Lew, West Virginia; one son: David R. Nevil of Westerville, Ohio; three sisters:

Mildred Vincent of Shadyside, Ohio, Dorothy Valkovic of Beallsville, Ohio

and Peggy Massey of Alexandria, Ohio; two brothers: Edward Weekley of

Senecaville, Ohio and Richard Weekley of Bellaire, Ohio; three

grandchildren; one great grandson.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Mitchell

officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February

15, 2008 at the Blendon Central Cemetery in Westerville, Ohio.      

 

Thomas, Ruby Thomas nee Wireman

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

     Ruby Thomas, 74, Rinard Mills, formerly a Hamler resident, died Jan. 25, 2008, at Shelby General Hospital, Marietta. She was born May 16, 1933, in Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of Jonah and Eva “Granny” (Lovely) Wireman.

     She had worked for Allied Egry of Leipsic, Campbell Soup of Napoleon, Buckeye Sugars of Ottawa and Viking Corner of Leipsic.

     Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Thomas, whom she married in 1952; two sons, Lloyd of Hamler, Rick ( Belinda) of Leipsic; two daughters, Polly Fackler of Hamler, Flossie Leu of Holgate; a brother, Basel Hale of Pierceton, Ind.; two sisters, Ruth Hale of Graysville, Syntha Salyers of Argos, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by two daughters, Vickie Just, Rita Fay Thomas; four brothers, Sam Wireman, Willard Miller, Clay Wireman, Junior Wireman; two grandchildren, Kenneth Fackler, Jr. and Angel Thomas.

     Friends were received Jan. 28 and 29 until time of services Jan. 29 at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic, with Rev. Mary Bushong officiating. Burial followed in Marion Township Cemetery, Hamler.

 

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

 

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.

 

Boron, Todd W. Boron
Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 15, 2008

Todd W. Boron, 40, of 3944 Sunbury Road, Columbus, Ohio died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1967 at Columbus, Ohio a son of the late Fred Boron and Kathryn Parks.

He is survived by one sister, Alisha Fawn Boron of Columbus, Ohio; his maternal grandmother, Betty Mallett of Summerfield, Ohio; one aunt: Donna (Jerry) Carrel of Columbus, Ohio; four uncles: Jim Parks of Summerfield, Ohio, L.T. (Kathy) Kerns of Zanesville, Ohio, J.D. (Debra) Kerns of Summerfield, Ohio and Mike (Becky) Kerns of Quaker City, Ohio; several cousins; his caregivers from Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Support Care.

There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio with Frank Love officiating. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Dimmerling, Vernon M. Dimmerling

Watters Online Obituaries, February 17, 2008

Vernon M. “Jinx” Dimmerling, 88, of 44800 Carlisle Road, Caldwell, Ohio (Carlisle Community) died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at his home. He was born near Carlisle, Ohio on July 15, 1919 a son of the late Clarence and Ida Archer Dimmerling.

Vernon was a retired truck driver and a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Archer.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline Hill Dimmerling whom he married on July 21, 1945; two daughters: Carolyn (Bill) Estadt of Caldwell, Ohio and Linn (Joe) Grywalski of Summerfield, Ohio; one son: Ronald (Patty) Dimmerling of Sarahsville, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Jessica (Scott) Kittrell, Chris (Tara) Estadt, Joseph (Mallory Muffet) Dimmerling, Cathi (Scott) Trenner, Steve Dimmerling, Mark (Dawn) Reed and Anthony (Wendy) Reed; 15 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio from 2-8 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio with Rev. Father Thomas Hamm officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Summerfield Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 214, Summerfield, Ohio 43788. Arrangements by Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Brown, William “Bill” Brown

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 17, 2008

William “Bill” V. Brown, 63, of 130 Monroe Street, Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on March 23, 1944 a son of the late Virgil and Mary Dunn Brown.

He was a retired construction worker from the Laborers Local 639, Marietta, Ohio; a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2247, Woodsfield, Ohio and the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 2302, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by infant twins and three brothers, Ted, Dick and Larry Brown; a brother-in-law, Jim Parks.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Yost Brown, whom he married on November 13, 1963; one daughter: Theresa Brown of Woodsfield, Ohio; one son: Michael Brown of Woodsfield, Ohio; five sisters: Shirley Parks of Ashland, Ohio, Judy (Blaine) Smith of Beallsville, Ohio, Luella (Randy) Ricer of Graysville, Ohio, Kathy (Richard) Russell of Woodsfield, Ohio and Linda Brown of Shadyside, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 6:00 p.m. until time of memorial services at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

 

Matthey, Mary Jane Matthey nee Bailey
Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, Ohio, dated, February 11, 2008

Matthey, Mary Jane, 68, of Union Street, Hannibal, Ohio, died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV.

She was born May 11, 1939 in Salem, WV, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ada Ilene (Bunnell) Bailey.

She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.

Survivors include her husband, Ellis Matthey; a son, Terry (Beverly Cain) Matthey of Mantua, Ohio; a daughter, Sherri (Scott) McCune of Hannibal; a brother, David Bailey of Salem, WV; a sister, Willi (Bob) Hill of Escondido, CA; a mother-in-law, Chleo Matthey of Hannibal; a brother-in-law, Melvin Matthey of Zanesville, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Cassie (Cory) Hammel of Fly, Ohio and Brianne McCune of Hannibal.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-7pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00am with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Interment in Harter Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Palmer, Wilbert Taylor Palmer

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

Wilbert Taylor Palmer age 77 of Beallsville, Ohio died Tuesday February 12, 2008 at his home. He was born December 13, 1930 in Belmont County Ohio a son of the late Vernon Palmer and Nettie Pittman Palmer.

He retired from Blaney’s Saw Mill in Bethesda, member of the East Sunsbury Baptist Church, Beallsville American Legion, and a member of the Monroe County C.B. Club.

 Preceded in death by his wife: Wanda Margaret Smith Palmer, son-in-law: Ralph Randall, 2 sisters: Amanda Palmer Thomas, and Berthinia (Sissy) Palmer, 1 grandson: Jared Kuelling.

Wilbert is survived by 7 children: Clyde (Helen) Palmer – Beallsville, Ohio, Bonnie (Delbert) Hess – Woodsfield, Ohio, Gail (Mike) Morris – Rittman, Ohio, Kathy Randall – Woodsfield, Ohio, Billy (Amanda) Palmer – Woodsfield, Ohio, Bobby Palmer – Beallsville, Ohio, Darlene Palmer – Beallsville, Ohio, 1 brother: John (Donna) Palmer – Beallsville, Ohio, 1 sister: Vivian (Heber) Daugherty – Woodsfield, Ohio, 19 grandchildren: Clyde Jr. (Junebug), Erin, Loretta, Mike, Marsha, Brian, Carl Jr. (J.R.) Aundine, Travis, Nikki, Lucy, James, Heather, Jordan, Hannah, James, Dakota, Ashley, Bobby Jr., and Joey. 12 great grandchildren: Brittany, Brandon, Jacob, Taylor (Tayter), Reagan, Brian Jr., Anthony, (waiting arrival of new baby), Lexus, Zack, Dallas, and Harley.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday February 15, 2008 with Pastor Jeff Cox officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Beallsville, Ohio.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Dye, Marie N. Dye nee Cromer

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 2008

Marie N. Dye, 90, of Hillcrest Manor, Lewisville, Ohio died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 19, 1917 a daughter of the late Philip Clyde and Nancy Elizabeth Strickland Cromer.

She was a graduate of the Conservatory of Music, Detroit, Michigan and was a former organist at the Woods Inn, Detroit, Michigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dye.

She is survived by her family and friends at Hillcrest Manor, Lewisville, Ohio. There will be no visitation or services.

Interment will be held at a later date in the Jericho Cemetery, near Brownsville, Ohio.

Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Pennell, Virginia L. Pennell nee Thornberry
Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 19, 2008

Virginia L. Pennell, 86, of 33200 Back Street, Lewisville, Ohio died Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born at Lewisville, Ohio on April 30, 1921 a daughter of the late William F. Weber and Sara Ann Pickens Weber Thornberry.

She was a retail merchant of the Pennell’s Variety Store, Lewisville, Ohio and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville, Ohio. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid quilter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril E. Pennell; one brother, Robert F. Weber; a brother-in-law, Harold Spence.

Surviving are two daughters: Lois M. Pennell of Clarington, Ohio and Rheba Ann Dupras of Fairbanks, Alaska; one sister: Phyllis Spence of Lewisville, Ohio.

There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held Saturday at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

Snell, Charles R. "Ace" Snell
Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, February 22, 2008

Snell, Charles R. “Ace”, 68, of County Road 10, Sardis, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. He was born May 18, 1939 in Sardis, the son of the late Alfred M. and Pearl (Dennis) Snell. 

He was a retired forklift operator at Ormet Corporation, a member of the VFW Post #9930 in Duffy, Ohio, SASS, National Rifle Association, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a Protestant by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred “Bus” Snell, Jr.; and two sisters, Kathleen Wanchick and Ruth Jones.
Survivors include two brothers, Raymond (Carol) Snell of Sardis, and Warren “Perk” (Betty) Snell of Garland, TX; a sister, Shirley (Homer) Straub of Rittman, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 11am until time of funeral service at 1:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, with David Lively officiating.

Interment in Sardis Cemetery where the American Legion Post #760, Hannibal, Ohio, will conduct military graveside services.

 

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
.

 

Templeton, Elmer Ellsworth Templeton

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, February 24, 2008

FLEMING — Elmer Ellsworth Templeton III, 73, of Warren Chapel Road, Fleming, died peacefully Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at his home.
He was born Oct. 18, 1934 in Woodsfield, to Elmer Ellsworth II and Lorna Strickling Templeton.

He was a graduate of Woodsfield High School, a 1959 graduate of Marietta College, and received his master’s degree from Penn State University in 1961. His bachelor’s and master degrees are both in petroleum engineering. His early career was with Continental Oil Company and Phillips Petroleum. He was on the faculty of Marietta College from 1967 to 1978 and ran his own consulting firm from 1978 to the mid 1990s. Despite his outward demeanor and size, Elmer had a heart of gold on giving kids from the Ohio and West Virginia areas a chance to change their destinies through the oil and gas industry.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Leach Templeton, whom he married on March 22, 1985; a daughter, Stephanie Ann Becker (Calvin) of Whipple; a son, Phillip Alexander Templeton of Granville; a grandson, Alexander Philip Templeton; four stepchildren, Dawne Dougherty (Tom) of Eding, Minn., Alan Schultheiss of Allentown, Pa., Terri Sweeney of Wexford, Pa., and Lori Parker (Jim) of Williamstown, W.Va.; 14 step-grand-children, Alicia Ann and Christopher Dean Becker, Brian and Colin Dougherty, Ashley Peyton, Shawn, Autumn, and Amber Schultheiss, Jaymee Ludwig, Samantha and Daniel Sweeney, Jessica, Kylie and Emily Pickens; and a brother, Samuel Templeton (Dorothy) of Woodsfield.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ann Oden Templeton, in 1983; and a brother, Stephen Templeton.

A memorial service, under the direction of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Williamstown First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Gedon and the Rev. Leo Farley officiating. Burial of his ashes will be in Warren Chapel Cemetery. The family will greet friends immediately following the service, at a reception, in the church social hall.

Donations may be made to the Elmer Templeton Scholarship Fund at Marietta College. Mr. Templeton was dedicated to Marietta College and the petroleum engineering department as it shaped his entire life and he gave back not only to the college, but to the city as well. Any contribution to Elmer’s legacy guarantees that his influence will be felt for many more generations to come.

 

Conger, Betty D. Conger nee Barbe

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 24, 2008

Betty D. Conger, 82, formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio, died February 23, 2008 at Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, Alabama. She was born Jan. 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Reverend Raymond Barbe and Ada Belle Prince Barbe.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years - Walter Malolepszy, and her second husband of 28 years - Raymond Conger.

Surviving are her children: Cheryl (Bernie) Holstine of Alabama; Eddie Malolepszy of Circleville, Ohio; Tina (Dave) Thomas of Alabama; and Elaine (Shawn) Howell of Woodsfield; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Friends received from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday February 28, 2008 with Rev. William Graham officiating. Interment in the Beallsville Cemetery Beallsville, Ohio

 

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.

 

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.

 

Crooks, Herman Crooks Sr.

Harper Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, March 2, 2008

Herman Crooks, Sr., 82, of Jerusalem and formerly of Alledonia, died Saturday, March 01, 2008 in Barnesville Hospital.  He was born November 8, 1925 in Belmont County, a son of the late Samuel and Nettie Poole Crooks. 

Herman was a retired employee of Quinn Development Company in East Richland

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Nicholes Crooks; three brothers and one sister, Earl, Clyde, and Paul Crooks and Opal Goodrich, also by a grandson, Eric Crooks. 

Surviving are his children, Phyllis Hagan of Jerusalem with whom he resided, Linda (Homer) Booth of Midland, Texas, Herman Crooks, Jr. of Beallsville, Roger (Cynthia) Crooks of Beallsville, David (Judy) Crooks of Alledonia, and Bonnie (Darren) Orum of Quaker City; a brother, Charlie (Carol) Crooks of Malaga, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Friends may call Tuesday, March 4th from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Wednesday, March 5th at 11 AM with Pastor Tina Gallaher officiating.  Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Cottrill, Margaret M. Cottrill

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2, 2008

Marguerite M. Cottrill age 77 of Idamay, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 1, 2008 at Barnesville, Ohio. She was born January 3, 1931 in Wyatt, West Virginia a daughter of the late James Cottrill and Jenny Payne Cottrill.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield.

Preceded in death by 2 sisters: Ethel (James) Conrad, Ada Baker. 2 brothers: Fred (Louise) Cottrill, Raymond Cottrill.

She is survived by 1 brother: Dennis F. Cottrill of Idamay, West Virginia, Nephews: Dennis (Maria) Conrad - Woodsfield, Ohio, James R. (Connie) Conrad - Kingmont, West Virginia, Fred (Cheryl) Cottrill - Fairmont, West Virginia, Buster Baker - Idamay, West Virginia. Neices: Debbie (David) Haslam - Murfreesborough, Tennessee, Susan (Paul) Rohde - Denver, Colorado. Mary Lou Flaveley - Parkersburg, West Virginia, Shirley Harris - Fairmont, West Virginia, Jenny Joyce (James) Claypol - Idamay, West Virginia.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday March 4, at the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery in Shinnston, West Virginia with Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating.

Arrangement by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Online condolence may be expressed online at:

www.bauerturner.com

 

Dye, Victor D. Dye

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 4, 2008

RINARD MILLS - Victor "Vic" Dean Dye Sr., 74, of Rinard Mills, passed away Thursday (Feb. 28, 2008) at his home. He was born July 18, 1933, in Rinard Mills, Ohio, to the late John W. and Frieda Rinard Dye.

He was a retired welder for Pattins Manufacturing and Birmingham Bolt of Marietta, Ohio. Vic was a member of Merrill Ridge Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Georgia Reynolds Dye; son, Victor "V.J." Dye Jr. (Amy) of Woodsfield, Ohio; daughter, Lori Dye Sloter (Eddie) of Ashland, Ohio; two grandsons, Cameron and Kyle Sloter, and one

granddaughter, Kasidi Dye; four brothers, Walter (Janet), Robert, Lester

(Delores) and Gary (Garnet) Dye; and two sisters, Ruth Craig and Doris Ann

Dougherty.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, Wilbur, Wayne, Harold Lee, William, John, and Jimmy Dye; and one sister, Maxine Martin.

Vic will be dearly missed by his beloved family, friends and dog, Daisy.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta, with Danny Hayes officiating with burial to follow at Merrills Ridge Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and Saturday until the time of service.

Send online condolences to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com.

 

Vanwey, Cora M. Vanwey nee Binegar

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 1, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS — Cora Mae Vanwey, 91, of Archer’s Fork Road, New Matamoras, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Friday (Feb. 29, 2008) at Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 28, 1916, in Schley, Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of Emmett Binegar and Eliza Matheny Binegar. Cora was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was married to Kenneth Vanwey who preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1986.

Surviving are her daughter Shirley Eddy of New Matamoras; three grandchildren, Ronald Allen (Charlotte) Eddy of New Matamoras, Sharon (Greg) Taylor of St. Marys, and Karen (Donnie) Booth of New Matamoras; seven great-grandchildren, “Barney” Nathan and Donnie Booth, Brian, Kyle and Scott Taylor, Bryan and Brandon Eddy. Also surviving are her brother, Raymond (Mary) Binegar of Sycamore Valley; brother-in-law ,Gerald Vanwey of Marietta; sisters-in-law, Edrie Binegar of New Matamoras and Kathleen Binegar of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Gale Vanwey; and four brothers, Homer, Carl, Clark and Melvin Binegar.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the service.

 

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.

 

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

 

Rinard, Gary Denver Rinard

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 2008

          Gary Denver Rinard, 65, of 716 Arlington Rd., Newton Falls, Ohio passed into eternal life at Feb. 20, 2008 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital of natural causes.

          He was born on May 12, 1942 in Woodsfield, the son of William Denver and Ruby Maxine (Crawford) Rinard. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Thompson on Sept. 15, 1962 and she survives.

          Formerly of Canton, Mr. Rinard had lived in Newton Falls for the passed 43 years. He worked as a tow motor operator at General Mills for 30 years before retiring in 1992. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and taking care of his dogs, Angel, Oreo and Hershey.

          He is survived by his loving family, wife Carolyn, two daughters and sons-in-law, Quintina and Douglas Withrow of Leavittsburg, Dena and Anthony Marafiote of Newton Falls; and four granddaughters, Alysia and Alexis Witherow of Leavittsburg; Elizabeth Woofter of Cortland, Alaina Woofter of Newton Falls.

          He was preceded in death by his father.

          The family received friends at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls where services were held Feb. 23. Interment was at Pineview Memorial Park in Warren.

 

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.

 

Teafatiller, Rachel Charlene Tefatiller nee Bond

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

          Rachel Charlene Teafatiller, 88, graduated to Heaven on Feb. 15, 2008, at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK. She was born July 6, 1919 in Connersville, OK, a daughter of Henry and Ethel Bond.

          She spent most of her life in prayer, praying for other people. She was a real prayer warrior. She was a member of the Glorious Church Fellowship in Collinsville, OK. Surviving are one son, Wayne Teafatiller of Nowata, OK; two grandchildren, Crystal Marcum of Collinsville, OK, Calvin Teafatiller of Nowata; three great-grandchildren, Christopher Mack of Coweta, OK, Candance Mack Bracket of Owasso, OK, Tyler Wayne Marcum of Collinsville, a great-great-grandson, Landyn Brackett of Owasso; and a sister, Helen Blevins of Ada, OK.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Horace Teafatiller; a brother, cecil Bond; two sisters, Mona Spears and Maxine Vann.

          Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at the First Baptist Church of Collinsville, OK, with Rev. Lee Morgans officiating. Burial followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville.

          Services were under the direction of Collinsville-Dolton Funeral Home.

          Visit www.collinsvillefh.com to sign the online guestbook.

 

Dye, Mildred P. Dye nee Barnhouse

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

          Mildred Pauline Barnhouse Dye, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Feb. 7, 2008, at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Middle Island, St. Marys, W.Va., to Virgil Barnhouse and Wynona Edwards Barnhouse.

          She was a 1935 graduate of Ludlow/Bloomfield High School. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, early telephone central, general store keeper, member of New Matamoras United Methodist Church, life member of Matamoras Historical Society.

          Surviving are her husband, Franklin S. Dye of New Matamoras, whom she married April 2, 1937; daughter, Norma Jean (L. Dale) Antill; son, Roger Franklin (Darlene) Dye; six grandchildren, Janice (Terry) Pringle, Tammy (Loren) Rinard, Vickie Turner, Brenda (Mark)Mendenhall, Valerie (Rob) McPeek, Franklin Dale (Kim) Antill; 10 great-grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Lauer, Lauern (Adam) Smith, Marcie Turner, Tiffany Pringle, Benjamin Turner, Amy Jean Rinard, Nicodemus Franklin Antill, Anna Aubrey Antill, Quinton McPeek, Heidi McPeek; a great-great-grandchild, Leigha Anne Lauer; four sisters-in-law, Hope Barnhouse, Christine Thomas, Lois Dye Graham, Vivian Dye; brother-in-law, Willis Dye; two aunts, Ellouise Barnhouse, Leah Barnhouse; and several nieces and nephews.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Norman and Alfred Barnhouse; sister, Bettyann Barnhouse Hesson; and a granddaughter, Rhonda Dye.

          Friends were received Feb. 10 at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, where services were held Feb. 11, with Rev. Michael Webber and Rev. Terry Pringle officiating. Burial followed in Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Baker, Erma Jean Baker nee Truax
Harper Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, March 10, 2008
    Erma Jean Baker, 77, of Jerusalem, died Monday, March 10, 2008 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born February 15, 1931 near Beallsville, a daughter of the late John and Lorena Henthorn Truax.
     She was a member of the Jerusalem Church of Christ and had been a 4-H advisor for many years.
    In addition to her parents, Erma Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, two grandchildren, Natashia and Michael Wallace; two brothers, Emmet and Wayne Truax; five sisters, Edna Kirkbride, Mildred Gates, Fern Morris, Wilma Kindelberger, and Betty Phillips.
    Surviving are three daughters, Linda Wilson and her husband, Jim of St. Petersburg, Florida, Judy Hamilton and her husband, Jay, of Jerusalem, and Diane Wallace and her husband, Vic of Albany, Ohio; a brother, Carl Truax, of Massillon; grandchildren, Jennifer Geis, Amy Gray, Aaron and Terry Talbot, Jody Everett, Vince and Adam Wallace; and six great-grandchildren.
    Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM with Wayne Clark officiating.
    Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marietta.

 

Carpenter, Cledith R. Carpenter nee Leach
Brubach-Watters Obituaries, Summerfield, Ohio, dated, March 12, 2008
    Cledith I. Carpenter, 83, of 29238 Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Summerfield, Ohio (Calais Community) died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio.
    She was born near Summerfield, Ohio on September 15, 1924 a daughter of the late Barney and Grace Spence Leach.
    She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith. She enjoyed quilting, playing bingo and playing cinch.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Carpenter on March 19, 1986; two brothers, Danford Leach and Jack Leach; one sister, Helen Wehr.
    Surviving are two daughters: Genevra (Gervis) Hayes of Quaker City, Ohio and Leanna (Richard) Dimmerling of Sarahsville, Ohio; two sons: Dale (Deborah) Carpenter of Summerfield, Ohio and Richard (Brenda) Carpenter of Calais, Ohio; one sister: Ethel Carpenter of Barnesville, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 with Fred McGee officiating. Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.

 

Dillon, Mary Frances Dillon nee Smith
Bauer Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 10, 2008
    Mary Frances (Smith) Dillon, age 92 of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed
away Saturday March 8, 2008 in the Hennis Care Center Dover, Ohio. She was born in Attica, Licking County, Ohio January 11, 1916 a daughter of the late James and Mary Edith Smith.
    At the age of thirteen after her mother's death she took over the care of her seven siblings. Mary liked living in the country, she never had much in life, but shared what she had and never complained. She did the milking-gardening-canning and always made home baked bread on the weekends. Mary never turned anyone away who was hungry or needed a place to stay.
    Mary and her husband Melvin lived in Lewisville, Ohio. She took care of her husbands father Thomas Dillon and her uncle John Smith until their deaths. She liked puzzle books, playing solitaire, getting cards and letters and sharing her past with her grandchildren. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ at Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
    Preceded in death by her husband Melvin Dillon in 1981, Mary then made her home with her daughter Hazel & Thomas Polka of New Philadelphia, Ohio for 26 years. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Bessie Tennant of Mason City, West Virginia, 3 brothers: David R., Raymond, and Le Roy all of Mansfield, Ohio.
    Mary is survived by her children: Mary LeMasters - Ravenswood, West Virginia, Trudy (Larry) McMillen - Mansfield, Ohio, Hazel (Thomas) Polka  New Philadelphia, Ohio, Arthur Junior (Marilyn) Daugherty - Mansfield, Ohio, and raised as a son: Alfred (Judy) Brown - Navarre, Ohio., Sisters: Helen Patton, Margaret (Carlos) MeLaughlin, 2 half sisters: Jane and Dortha Smith, 1 brother: Lloyd (Doris) Smith all of Mansfield, Ohio. 17 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.

    She will be greatly missed by all her family.
     Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral Service at 12 noon Saturday March 15, 2008 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment in the Antioch Cemetery Antioch, Ohio.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Lund, Ralph Lund
Harper Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, March 15, 2008
    Ralph Lund, 47, of Beallsville and formerly of Akron, Ohio died Friday, March 14, 2008 in Charlestown, Indiana as the result of an accident.  He was born July 13, 1960 in Akron, a son of Norman and Shirley Miller Lund.
    He was an employee of Fishel Company and a Navy veteran.
    Surviving in addition to his parents of Akron are three sisters, Norma Linder and her husband, Roger of North Canton, Lisa Hartz and her husband, Terik of Hudson, and Julie Taylor and her husband, Paul of Akron; a brother, Mark Lund of Hartville; nieces and nephews, Amanda, Ryan, Alex, and Amy Hartz and Paul Taylor; his cousin and best friend, Rick Albus and close friends, Bill and Amy Doughty, all of Beallsville; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors, too numerous to mention.
    Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18th at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 PM with Pastor Paul Bloom officiating. Full military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by American Legion Post #768 of Beallsville.

 

Milsavljevic, Radic Milosavljevic
Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, March 16, 2008
    Milosavljevic, Radic, age 89, of State Route 556, Clarington, Ohio died Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    He was born July 15, 1918 in Serbia, the son of the late Stanko and Svilka Joksimovic.
    He was a diary farmer, a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Powhatan Point and the Serbian Greek Orthodox Church in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post 768 in Beallsville.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Dusanka Joksimovic, his second wife Hilda Milosavljevic, and two sisters Rakina and Bozinka.
    Survivors include five sons Radisa (Linda) Joksimovic of Powhatan Point, Pete (Tina) Milosavljevic of Mooresville, NC, Mark (Terri) Milosavljevic, Mirko (Shirley) Milosavljevic, and Ronnie (Randa) Milosavljevic all of Clarington, three daughters Ilona (Frank) Crabtree of Somerset, KY, Lila Goddard of Woodsfield, and Marian Yanen of Clarington, three sisters Lubina, Ruza, and Rada all of Serbia, ten grandchildren in the United States, two grandchildren in Serbia, six great-grandchildren in the United States, five great-grandchildren in Serbia, several 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 Tuesday at 11:00am with Larry Darrah and Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.
    Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, where American Legion Post 768 will conduct military graveside services.

 

Snider, Bernard Snider
Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 7, 2008
    BROWNSVILLE, Ohio - Bernard Snider, 97, of County Line Road, Brownsville, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield, Ohio.
    He was born Feb. 21, 1911, at Freed, W.Va., to the late William and Lena Shimer Snider. He was a welder and boiler maker and was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church.
    He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Louie Dawson Snider; they were married April 11, 1936.
    Also survived by three daughters, Nancy Weber (Elliott) of Brownsville, Ohio, and Mary Ann Kimmel (James) and Ruth Aju, both of Barberton, Ohio. There is one son, Joseph Snider (Sally) of Fort Wayne, Ind. There are also five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Colvin Snider of Lake Osweco, Ore.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.
    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 8, 2008) at Hadley
Funeral Home, New Matamoras, Ohio, with the Rev. John Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Presbyterian Cemetery.
    The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (March 7, 2008) at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or Harmony
Hill Baptist Church, Trail Run Road, New Matamoras, Ohio 45767. Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com .

 

Tomlinson, Gladys I. Tomlinson nee Graham
Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 7, 2008
    TOMLINSON, Gladys I., 75, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born October 20, 1932 in Pea Vine, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Golda Willison Graham.
    Gladys was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 159 in St. Clairsville.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Harry Edison "Poke Root" Tomlinson; a son, Ricky L. Tomlinson; four brothers, Arlie, Ray and Harry Graham and Robert Willison; and a sister, Rea Graham.
    Surviving are her two sons, Mick Tomlinson and his wife, Debbie, of Moundsville, West Virginia and Brad Tomlinson and his wife, Diane, of Hilliard, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Judy Hall Tomlinson of Farmington; four grandchildren, Kevin, Michael, Zach and Jeff (Cynthia) Tomlinson; one great grandson Alex; three brothers, George Graham of Powhatan Point, Clyde Graham of Baltimore, Ohio and John Graham of Barnesville; and a sister, Alice Perkins of Beallsville.
    Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and again on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of services at noon with Pastor Tina Gallagher officiating.
    Burial follows in Armstrong Cemetery in Armstrongs Mills.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Gifts for Yanks, C/O: American
Legion Post 159, Richland Avenue Ext., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

 

Trosch, Edith A. Trosch nee Martie
Grisell Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, March 5, 2008 

          Trosch, Edith A., 91, of Moore Ridge Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield. She was born May 28, 1916 in Sardis, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Bolen) Martie.
          She was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Flick" Trosch; a son, William Trosch; a grandson, Darrell Trosch; three brothers, Glen, Guy, and Joe Martie; and three sisters, Ethel Hendinger, Annie Huffman, and Mary Smith.
          Survivors include a son, Mervin (Shirley) Trosch; and a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Jones, all of Sardis; 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
          Family will receive friends on Friday from 5-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Wilson and Pastor Wendy Erb officiating.
          Interment in Mount Olive Cemetery, Sardis.
          Memorial contributions may be made to Sardis Manna Program, P.O.
Box 153
, Sardis, OH 43946
.

 

Winkler, Harry R. Winkler
Grisell Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, March 6, 2008
    Winkler, Harry R., 98, of Sardis, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio, where he had resided for the last two years. He was born August 14, 1909, the son of the late Harry J. and Jettie (Michel) Winkler.
    In September of 1953 he married Mabel Leudy.

    He was employed at Firestone in Akron, Ohio for 47 years. After retirement, he, along with Mabel, returned to Sardis. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
    Harry served for three years in France and in England during WWII in the U.S. Army Medical Corp.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Luedy Winkler; three brothers, Arthur, Raymond and Roy Winkler; and two sisters, Helen McKelvey and Olga Landis.
    Survivors include a brother, Herman Winkler of Sterling, Ohio; three sisters, Bertha (Harold) Zigler of Wadsworth, Ohio, Ruth Moss of Seville, Ohio, and Margaret (Max) Clegg of Clarington, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, the Homer Smith family.
    Family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio, with Pastor Donald Hitchcock officiating.
    Interment in Zion Memorial Gardens, Sardis, Ohio.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Memorial Gardens, 50445 SR 536, Sardis, OH 43946

 

Biedenbach, Paul J. Biedenbach
McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, March 21, 2008

Paul J. Biedenbach, age 80, of Sarahsville, Ohio, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1927, in Lewisville, Ohio,son of the late Ambrose and Gertrude Wahl Biedenbach.    

He attended elementary school at St. Joseph School at Burkhart, and he was a graduate of Lewisville High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Alaska for two years, and he owned and operated a family farm near East Union for many years. He was the founder of Biedenbach Logging Service in Sarahsville, and he was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell. Mr. Biedenbach was also a member of the National Farm Organization, and he was recognized as the Noble County Soil and Water Conservation Farmer of the Year. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, fishing, listening to his radio, gardening, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Margaret Maxwell, Lucille Huffman, and Phyllis Schehl.
          He is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. Sorg Biedenbach, whom he married May 13, 1948; his children, Barbara (Robert ) Huffman of Lowell, Beverly (Ron) Harmon of Caldwell, Stephen (Sue) Biedenbach of Caldwell, David (Veronica) Biedenbach of Sarahsville, Mary (Jay) Hendershot of Sarahsville, Linda (Scott) Radcliff of Bridgeport, West Virginia, John (Donna) Biedenbach of Sarahsville, Marcia (Robert) Thompson of Sherrodsville, Elizabeth (Greg) Steed of Sarahsville, and Rita (Dave) McKee of Caldwell; one sister, Stella (Blair) Brown of Springfield, Ohio; 33 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
          Friends may call Monday, March 24, 2008, from 2-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where a Christian Scripture Service and Rosary will be held following visitation at 8PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held Tuesday, March 25th at 10AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, with Father Thomas Hamm, Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Caldwell.

 

Burgy, Peggy Burgy nee Holtsclaw
Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, February 14, 2008

Peggy Burghy, 57, of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Wheeling Medical Park Hospital as the result of an automobile accident.

She was born October 4, 1950 in Belmont County, a daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Carpenter Holtsclaw.
          She was a member of the Grandview Christian Church and had previously worked as a nurse's aide at Barnesville Hospital.
          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Bauknecht Schroeder.
          Peggy is survivied by her very special granddaughter, Keiarah, whom she loved and cared for; also by two daughters, Angela Burghy of Moundsville and April Burghy of Woodsfield; sisters and brother, Deborah (Neal) Moore of Alledonia, Linda Lang of Barnesville, Linda Lou (Tink) Durst of Zanesville, Sharon Woods of Texas, and Mary Metcalf and Robert Phillips of Wheeling; special aunts and uncle, Opal Jenewein, Dorothy Graham, and Wayne Carpenter, all of Powhatan Point; many cousins and friends, including a special friend, Mike Mettzer.
        Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville with George Coffman officiating.  Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.

 

Burhts, Joseph T. Burhts, Sr.
Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 2008
    Joseph T. Burhts, Sr., 64, of 305 Devon Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.
    He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 19, 1943 a son of the late Howard John and Georgia Pauline Barton Burhts.
    He was a retired trucker for a wholesale florist and was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Burhts and one sister, Lora Mae Russell.
    Surviving are his wife, Linda Bishop Burhts whom he married on December 12, 1992; one daughter: Aimee of London, Ohio; three sons: Joseph Burhts, Jr. of Grove City, Ohio, David Burhts of Hilliard, Ohio and Robert Burhts of Columbus, Ohio; three step-daughters: April Puett of Alabama, Wendy Headley of Woodsfield, Ohio and Marsha Kelly of Colorado; one step-son: Garland Flowers, Jr. of New Jersey; several grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
    There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
    Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,
Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Lively, Harold P. Lively
Grisell Obituaries, New Martinsville, W. Va. dated, March 19, 2008
    Lively, Harold P., age 82, of Wood Street, Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday,
March 18, 2008
at Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.    He was born May 18, 1925 in Duffy, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence Lewis and Myrtle Elizabeth (VanNess) Lively.
    He was a retired operator of Ormet Corporation; a member of the Eagles #2302 in Woodsfield, Ohio; and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branches.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Nelson Lively and Gail Lively; and two sisters, Pat Penemonte and Clarabelle Litman.
    Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Isabelle J. Lively; two
brothers, Lewis "Lew" Lively of New Martinsville, WV and Jim Lively of Buchannon, WV; a sister, Anna Ice of Friendly, WV; two sons, William Lively and Lenny Dean Lively, both of Louisville, KY; two daughters, Mary Louise Richards of Bethesda, Ohio and Linda Marie Chumley of Carlsbad, New Mexico; 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-7pm at Grisell Funeral
Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00am.
    Interment in Lantz Cemetery, Reader, WV.

 

McCune, Edward McCune
Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, March 21, 2008
          Edward E. McCune, 60, of County House Lane, Marietta, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday (March 19, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
          He was born on Aug. 30, 1947, in Washington County, a son of John McCune and Armelia Jarrett McCune.

He was a graduate of Skyvue High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a manager for Pastime Lanes for 20 years and Fenton Art Glass for 15 years. Ed was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed bowling and watching westerns on television.
          On Nov. 21, 1970, Ed married Brenda Stoehr, who survives with one daughter, Melissa (Mike) Flesher of Williamstown. He is also survived by four sisters, Pauline Harmon, Elaine (Carroll) Coy, Alice (Jim) Schafer and Dora (Dave) Revels; and his brother-in-law, Robert Shankland.
          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald McCune; and three sisters, Betty Shankland, Beulah Needs and Grace Revels.
          Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (March 22) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will be in Dalzell Cemetery with full military services. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. today until the hour of the service.
         Online condolences may be made to [email protected] .

 

Swallie, Terry  Swallie

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, February 5, 2008
    Terry Swallie, 57, of Malaga, died Monday, February 04, 2008 at his
home.  He was born January 08, 1951 in Barnesville, a son of Ronald Swallie of Bridgeport and the late Wilma Berry Swallie.
    In addition to his father, Terry is survived by two brothers, Ray (Bridget) of Beallsville and Donnie Swallie of Cincinnati; two sisters, Bonnie of Martins Ferry and Robin of St. Clairsville.
    Friends will be received Friday, February 08 at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville from noon until 3 PM
.

 

Ring, Edra Ring nee Cline

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

          Edra Ring, 99, Louisville, formerly of Monroe County and Marietta, died March 12, 2008, in Oak Hill Manor Care Center. She was born Aug. 1, 1908 in Jericho, a daughter of the late August and Della Cline.

          She was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ.

          Surviving are a daughter, Lucille (Glenn) Mann of Tennessee; two sons, Virgle (Jean) Ring, Don (Margaret) Ring, all of Louisville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ring in 1996; a son, Gerald Ring; two grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers.

          Friends were received March 16 at Stier-Israel Funeral Home, Louisville, where services were held March 17 with Minister Ronald Laughery officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery, Louisville, OH 44641.

 

Thompson, William A. Thompson

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

          William A. “Andy” Thompson, 63, of Zanesville, died March 8, 2008 at Genesis Good Samaritan ER following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Woodsfield, a son of the late Joseph and Nellie Leasure Thompson.

          He retired from the union following 44 years of service. He was an avid fan and greatly enjoyed bingo.

          Surviving are a daughter, Misty Thompson, Jacksonville, Fla.; four sons, Kim Thompson of Mississippi, William Bradley Thompson, Jacksonville, Deno McCort and Reuben McCort both of Zanesville; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister Virginia Barrett of Zanesville.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wilkie Thompson and a special pet and companion Bowzer.

          Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, Zanesville, was in charge of arrangements.

          According to Andy’s wishes a cremation will take place and no calling hours or services will be observed.

 

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.

 

Biedenbach, Dorothy Frieda Biedenbach nee Sorg

McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, March 28 2008

          Dorothy Ann Frieda Biedenbach, age 79, of Caldwell, Ohio, died

Friday, March 28, 2008, at Genesis Good Samaritan Medical Center,

Zanesville, Ohio. She was born February 2, 1929, near Summerfield, Ohio,

daughter of the late Harry and Clara Ritterbeck Sorg.

She was a graduate of Summerfield High School. She was formerly employed as a secretary at Ladd Air Force Base in Alaska, and she was also a secretary for Biedenbach Logging Service, Sarahsville. Along with her husband, she operated a dairy farm for many years, and she was a beloved homemaker and mother.

She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, and its Catholic Women's Club. She enjoyed making rugs on her loom, gardening, sewing, quilting, crocheting, and watching and feeding birds. She loved her family.

           She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Biedenbach, whom

she married May 13, 1948, and who died March 20, 2008; one sister, Ruth Sorg Crock; and three brothers, Earl, Virgil, and Clyde Sorg.

           Surviving are her children, Barbara (Robert) Huffman of Lowell,

Beverly (Ron) Harmon of Caldwell, Stephen (Sue) Biedenbach of Caldwell,

David (Veronica) Biedenbach of Sarahsville, Mary (Jay) Hendershot of

Sarahsville, Linda (Scott) Radcliff of Bridgeport, West Virginia, John

(Donna) Biedenbach of Sarahsville, Marcia (Robert) Thompson of

Sherrodsville, Elizabeth (Greg) Steed of Sarahsville, and Rita (Dave) McKee

of Caldwell; 33 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces,

nephews, and cousins.

           Friends may call Sunday, March 30, 2008, from 2-8PM at

McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where a Christian

Scripture Service and Rosary will follow visitation at 8PM. Funeral Liturgy

with Mass will be held Monday, March 31st at 10AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, with Rev. Father Thomas Hamm, Jr. and Rev. Father David Huffman as celebrants. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Caldwell.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes  Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, or www.stjude.org.

 

Bishop, Charlotte Ann Bishop nee Addlesburger

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, February 9, 2008

    Charlotte Ann Bishop, 40, died at 7:45 A.M. Friday, February 8, at the

home of her brother. She was born February 17, 1967, to Eugene Addlesburger and Lucille Mae Slonaker Addlesburger.

    She graduated from Frontier High School in 1985 and was employed as a

Stock Person at Wal-Mart.

    She is survived by: Mother:  Lucille M. Addlesburger, New Matamoras, OH. Brothers: Richard, Clifford, James & John Addlesburger all of New Matamoras, OH. Sister: Cathy Mahoney, Marietta, OH.

    Preceded in death by her Father in 2001.

    Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras Chapel with David Beaver officiating.  The family will receive friends at Hadley Funeral Home  Monday from 6-8 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8.

 

Cline, Virginia Margaret Cline nee Bradfield

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, March 30, 2008

   Virginia Margaret Cline, 83, of New Matamoras died Saturday March 29,

2008 at 4:41 P.M. in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

   She was born August 4, 1924 in New Matamoras the daughter of Samuel and Lydia Jane Parr Bradfield.

   She was a member of the Matamoras United Methodist Church, The Matamoras Area Historical Society, Esther Circle of the church, and the Archeology Society of Ohio.

   She married Eugene Corbin Cline on March 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, six

sisters; Dolly Meeks, Ruby Boston, Katherine Graves, Frances Whitten, Bell

Light and Cleo Trautman. One brother Jake Bradfield.

   She is survived by one son; Warren Cline of New Matamoras; three

daughters, Cassandra Strecker (Charles) of New Carlisle, Ohio; Marie Armann (George) of Powhatten Point, Ohio; and Myra Holpp (Tim) of Florence, Kentucky. Six Grandchildren ; five Great grandchildren and one brother William Bradfield.

   Services will be held on Wednesday April 2 at 11:00 A.M. at Hadley

Funeral Home New Matamoras, Ohio with Rev, Michael Webber officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery.

   Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday April 1  from 2 to 4 and

6 to 8 P.M.

   Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Day, Stacy A. Day

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

    Stacy A. Day, 38, of 42459 Mill Street, Stafford, Ohio died Wednesday,

March 26, 2008.

    He was born at Barnesville, Ohio on May 15, 1969 a son of Harry and

Donna Dally Day who survives of Sardis, Ohio and Susan Crawford Day of

Woodsfield, Ohio and her fiancé Phil Prue of New York.

    Stacy was a 1987 graduate of Woodsfield High School and attended the

Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

    He was a computer technician for Google.

    In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister: Chris (Robin)

Carpenter of Woodsfield, Ohio; two step-sisters: Dana (Rob) Wilson of

Lexington, Kentucky and Dianna (Rodney) Rufener of Sardis, Ohio; one niece: Lindsey Blackstone of Woodsfield, Ohio; one step-nephew: Carter David Wilson; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

    Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route

78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2008 with Brent Roth officiating. Burial will follow in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Dally Memorial Library, 37325 Mound Street, Sardis, OH 43946.

 

Dunn, Mildred L. Dunn nee Bradfield

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, February 8, 2008

    Mildred L. Dunn, 99, formerly of New Matamoras went to be with her Lord on Thursday February 7, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

   She was born near Fly, Ohio on September 28, 1908, to Harvey G. and Anna R. Haught Bradfield.

   Mildred attended school in a one room school house on Jim Run, near Fly,

Ohio and graduated from Stover High School in New Matamoras, Ohio in 1926.

   She was married to Harvey R. Dunn on August 1, 1928 at Middlebourne, W. Va. Harvey died on August 5, 1980.

   Mildred was a homemaker and a member and Past Worthy Matron of Matamoras Chapter No. 261 Order of Eastern Star since 1933 and she was also a member of Matamoras United Methodist Church.

   She loved to travel and visit with her family and friends.

   She is survived by two sons, William G. Dunn (Donaldeen) of Reno, Ohio

and Joseph R. Dunn (Nancy) of Delaware, Ohio. Seven Grandchildren , William G. Dunn Jr. (Rosie) of Phoenix, Arizona, Steven R. Dunn (Maria) of Reno, Ohio, Donald H. Dunn (Renae) of Winchester, Virginia,  Tami S Kluckman (James) of Leesburg, Virginia, Kimberly A. Dunn of Lancaster, Ohio, Joseph R. Dunn II (Peggy) of Oviedo, Florida, and Christopher E. Dunn (Sherry) of Oviedo, Florida. 24 great grandchildren and 10 Great Great Grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Dunn, two brothers Earl and Merle Bradfield and a Great Grandson Jason Dunn.

   Services will held at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Monday with Pastor Joseph R. Dunn II officiating. The family will receive friends at Hadley Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday February 10, 2008. There will be Eastern Star services Sunday evening at 8:00 P.M. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery.

 

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.

 

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.

 

McClellan, Willie F. McClellan

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 30, 2008

    Willie F. McClellan, age 92 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield,

Ohio died Saturday March 29, 2008 in the Scioto Retirement Community

Columbus. He was born in Monroe, Tennessee September 20, 1915 a son of the late Leslie McClellan and Alice Borin McClellan.

    He was a retired construction worker with the West Virginia Laborers

Union, member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield, and lifetime member of the Brownhill Masonic Lodge in Tennessee.

    Preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Rhea Boring McClellan, grandson:

Randy McClellan, 2 son-in-laws: Clifford Downes and Bill Davis. 1 brother:

Eldon McClellan, 2 sisters: Dora McClellan, and Anna Moser and her husband Odas, 1 brother-in-law: V.O. Shadden. He is survived by 2 sons: Bill (Mary Kay) McClellan - Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Rick (Tammy) McClellan – Grove City, Ohio, 3 daughters: Frankie Downes - Lincoln, Delaware, Pat (Larry) Strouse - Obetz, Ohio, Judy Davis - Columbus, Ohio, 1 sister: Lela Shadden - Englewood, Tennessee, 1 sister-in-law: Inez McClellan - Woodsfield, Ohio, 5 grandchildren: Ron McClellan, C.T. Downes, Sean McClellan, Austin McClellan, & Braden McClellan., 3 great grandchildren.

    Friends received from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral

Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday April 2, 2008 with Pastor Tony Klinedinst officiating.

Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield, 114 N. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Riggenbach, Virginia Riggenbach nee Roth

Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, April 1, 2008

    Riggenbach, Virginia, 73, of Baptist Ridge Road, Sardis, Ohio, died

Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV.

    She was born June 8, 1934 in Wheeling, WV.

    She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in

Sardis.

    She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Roth; and a brother,

Richard Roth.

    Survivors include her husband, Dale Riggenbach; her mother, Hilda (Hall)

Roth of Wheeling; three sons, Jim (Melinda) Riggenbach of Lake Havasu City, Ariz, William (Theresa Kay) Riggenbach of Oakland, Miss., and Donald (Diana) Riggenbach of Sardis; a daughter, Millie (Bill) McPeek of Sardis; a sister, Dorothy Erbacher and a brother, Arthur Roth, both of Wheeling; 16 grand-children and 10 great grand-children.

    Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell

Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis. Funeral services will be held

Wednesday at 10:30am at the Apostolic Christian Church, 49076 SR 255, Sardis with ministers of the church officiating. Interment in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Schocking, Edward C. Schocking

McVay-Perkins Online Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, March 26, 2008

    Edward C. Schockling, age 81, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at his home. He was born January 1, 1927, on his family's farm near Fulda, Ohio, son of the late William and Lucy Schockling. He was a 1945 graduate of Caldwell High School, and while in high school, he enlisted in the Army. He was a World War II Army veteran. He retired from Central Ohio Coal Company in 1991, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the United Mine Workers, a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, and he had been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. He enjoyed farming, and spending time with his family, friends, and his grandchildren.

     In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter,

Andrea Layne Massaro; two sisters, Eileen and Evelyn Schockling; and one

brother, Ralph Schockling.

     Surviving are his wife, Carolyn A. Archer Schockling, whom he married

January 19, 1954; his children, Joe (Marilyn) Schockling, John Schockling,

Ann (Tom) Michel, and Barbara (Angelo) Massaro, all of Caldwell; two

sisters, Lola Geldmacher of Lewisville and Betty Trinquero of Rockville,

Maryland; one brother, Harold (Margaret) Schockling of Caldwell; six

grandchildren, Matthew (Kathy) Schockling, Laura, Aaron, and Shawn Michel, and Mark and Morgan Massaro; and one great-granddaughter, Mikayla Lee Schockling.

     Friends may call Friday, March 28, 2008, from 2-8PM at McVay-Perkins

Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where a Christian Scripture service will follow visitation at 8PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held

Saturday, March 29th at 10AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, with Rev. Father Thomas Hamm, Jr. as celebrant. A military graveside service will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Caldwell, conducted by the Noble County Veteran Services Organizations.

 

Seebach, Hallie Elizabeth Seebach nee Ogden

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 30, 2008

    Hallie Elizabeth (Ogden) Seebach, age 90 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday March 30, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was born on Bracken Ridge near Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio on July 24, 1917, a daughter of the late Frank John and Kathryn A. Knopf Ogden.

    She was married on September 12, 1942 at St. Peter's E & R Church in

Lewisville to Gerald "Jerry" Seebach, who preceded her in death in 1993.

Hallie and Jerry Seebach operated Jerry's Studio and Camera Shop in

Woodsfield for many years. They were actively involved in trying to restore

a scenic narrow gauge railroad in Monroe County.

    She was a member of ST. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Paul's

Guild, VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries, and AARP.

    She was the last member of her immediate family and along with her

husband and parents was preceded in death by an infant son Gerald Edward

Seebach, Jr., three sisters, Betty Jean Ogden, Ferne Ogden and Faye Ogden

and one brother Jack Ogden.

    She is survived by four sisters in law and a number of nieces and

nephews. Friends received from 2 - 4 & 6 - 9 p.m. Thursday at the

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday April 4, 2008. Interment will be on the Seebach lot in Friendship Cemetery in Lewisville, Ohio. Memorial

contributions may be made to the Friendship Cemetery c/o Helen Cline 30310 Bracken Ridge Rd. Lewisville, Ohio 43754 and or the Bracken Ridge Cemetery P.O. Box 111 Lewisville, Ohio 43754.

 

Warrick, Robert D. Warrick

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, March 25, 2008

    WARRICK, Robert D., 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Sunday, March 23,

2008, in the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born October 8, 1925 in Somerton, Ohio, son of the late Homer and Bertha (Shaddock) Warrick.

    He was a Navy veteran of WWII; and retired from Ormet. He was a member of Somerton United Methodist Church; and the NCHA.

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

F. Warrick (March 28, 1993;) son, Drew A. Warrick; brother, William Warrick; and sister, Marie Cline.

    Surviving are a son, Rev. Dale M. (Rita) Warrick of Lorain, Ohio;

sister, Marjorie Blackwell of Texas; four grandchildren, Robert Warrick,

Lori Phillips, Christine Crum and Megan Whiting; and five

great-grandchildren.

    Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday with service 2 p.m. Thursday at

the Campbell- Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home 319 N. Chestnut Street,

Barnesville, with the Rev. Dale M. Warrick officiating. Burial in Somerton

Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions may be made to Somerton United Methodist Church.

    Condolences online at www.campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com.

 

Potts, Ray B. Potts

Grisell Online Obituaries, Sardis, Ohio, dated, April 4, 2008

Potts, Ray B. age 92, of Sardis, OH died April 4, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. He was born April 12, 1915 in Duffy, OH the son of the late Melvin and Anna Morrow Potts.

He was one of the members who organized the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department and became its first Fire Chief, a Gulf Oil Distributor for Monroe and Belmont counties and the owner of Potts Towing Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 760, Hannibal, OH.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Mabel King, Kathryn Scohy, Mildred Potts, and Ada Wilson, a nephew, Robert King.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Louise (Honey) Hedinger Potts, two nephews, Don (Martha) King of Sistersville, WV and John (Annette) Scohy of Marietta, OH. a niece Dorothy King of Sistersville, WV.

There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family by Evangelist Jerry Yost officiating. Entombment in East Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Marietta.

The family requests no flowers; contributions may be made to donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis.

 

Dillon, Bernard C. Dillon

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 2008

    Bernard C. Dillon, 80, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

    Bernard, the only child of Lawrence and Edna Dillon, was a lifelong

resident of Woodsfield, having been born at 415 South Main Street, where he lived until November, 2004, when he sustained injuries from a fall that made it necessary for him to leave his home.

    Bernard was a graduate of Woodsfield High School, class of 1945, and of

the Elliott Business School in Wheeling, West Virginia. After a two-year

tour of duty with the U.S. Army, Bernard joined his father in the Dillon

Garage and Used Car Business. He continued to operate Dillon Garage until

his retirement in 1990. It was an appropriate career for Bernard because he

really liked cars, never tiring of discussing the relative merits and speed

of all kinds of vehicles. Some Woodsfield residents still refer to him as

"Speed," a nickname he earned in high school because of his well-known

practice of seeing what his car of the moment would do negotiating the hills

and curves of Monroe County.

    Edna and Lawrence Dillon were lifelong friends of JVA and Lucille

Traylor. For nearly two decades after Lucille's death, Bernard was a

faithful friend to Emma Jordan, Lucille's sister, graciously chauffeuring

her - at appropriately sedate speeds - to church, appointments, and errands.

    As a lifelong resident of Woodsfield, Bernard is remembered by many in

Monroe County, especially by Barbara Traylor Young, whom he looked upon as a sister.

    Bernard was a long-time member of Goudy Church of Christ. In lieu of

flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Gilbert Forshey, 44270 Six Point Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, 43793.

    A memorial service with Paul Eddy officiating will be held Thursday,

April 10, at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home at 1:00 pm, with a calling

hour from 12:00 to 1:00.

 

Nalley, Mary Jane Nalley nee Schrody

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 7, 2008

    Mary Jane Nalley, age 90, of the Graysville, Ohio area died Sunday April

6, 2008 at her home. She was born in Monroe County Ohio November 30, 1917 a daughter of the late Lorenzo Piatt and Alice Luke Piatt Schrody.

    She was a devoted mother, foster mother, and a friend to all that meet her.

    Preceded in death by her husband: Guy H. (Mike) Nalley - 1 son: Guy

Robert (Bob) Nalley, 1 infant son, 2 daughters: Peggy Kay Nalley and Shirley A. (Sis) Nalley Cline, Step mother: Pearl Piatt, foster son: John Ruckman, 3 brothers: Clarence Piatt, Johnny Piatt, Robert (Bob) Piatt, 4 half brothers: Theodore Schrody, Archie Piatt, Paul Piatt, and Arthur Piatt, sister: Clara Briggs.

    She is survived by her children: Russell (Bud & Donna) Nalley --

Woodsfield, Ohio, Betty (Ron) Stimpert - Lewisville, Ohio, Penny (Bill)

Campbell - Woodsfield, Ohio, Russell L. (Bo) Nalley (son/grandson) -

Woodsfield, Ohio, George (Linda) Ruckman - Malaga, Ohio, Robert Ruckman - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Ronnie Ruckman - Woodsfield, Ohio, Dale (Sandy) Ruckman - Woodsfield, Ohio, Eddie (Adele) Ruckman - Newport, Ohio, Russell Roy (Trish) Ruckman - Monroe, Ohio, Sister: Dorothy Piatt Briggs Crossley - Norwich, Ohio, 28 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild, several nieces and nephews and one special puppy named Comet.

    Friends received from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday April 9, 2008 with Rev. Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Interment in the Moffett Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Radabaugh, James Douglas Radabaugh

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 8, 2008

    James Douglas "Jim" Radabaugh, 88, of Marietta, died Sunday afternoon

(April 6, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

    He was born May 28, 1919, in Cincinnati to James L. and Ada Pence

Radabaugh. He graduated from Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Ohio University. He had worked at, and retired from, Par Mar Oil. He had also owned and operated the New Mecca Cafe and the Rio Vista Supper Club and Motel. He was a Mason, member of the Marietta Elks, and past member of the Marietta Country Club. Jim enjoyed golf and most of all enjoyed his grandchildren; they always made him smile.

    He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Wallace Radabaugh, whom he

married on Aug. 24, 1940; four children, James "Jay" Radabaugh (Kay) of

Lebanon, Ohio, Linda Allen of College Station, Texas, Kathie Hollister

(Bill) of Williamstown and Nick Radabaugh (Genice) of Marietta; six

grandchildren, Heather Skeith (Robert), Carmel Dellinger (Scott), Dawk

Hollister (Kristy), Scott Hollister, Dacia Mantick (R.J.) and Connor

Radabaugh; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Jason Hollister; six brothers; and four sisters.

    A celebration of Jim's life will be announced at a later time. The

family has entrusted his cremation arrangements to the Marietta Chapel of

Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home.

    Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting

their Web site, listed below.

 

Schmidt, Charles Kenneth Schmidt

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, April 8, 2008

   Charles Kenneth Schmidt Jr., 52, of New Matamoras, Ohio, died Sunday,

April 6, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

   He was born October 31, 1955, at Marietta, Ohio,  the son of the late

Charles Kenneth Schmidt Sr. and Betty Jacquline Staple Schmidt.

   He was a veteran serving in the Viet Nam era. He was a 1973 graduate of

Frontier High School and a member of the VFW.

   On April 22, 1977,  he married Patty L. Jones and she survives with one

daughter Amber Johnson of New Matamoras , Ohio, and two sons Charles Kenneth Schmidt III and his friend Donna of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Nathan Schmidt (Amy) of Ft. Hood, Texas.

  Also surviving are four grandchildren: Mazzie Johnson, Charles Kenneth

Schmidt IV, Cody Schmidt, and Kira Schmidt. Two brothers also survive,

Michael Schmidt (Brenda) of Middlebourne, West Virginia, and David Schmidt (Tammy) of Daytona Beach, Florida. One sister also survives, Cathi Murdock (Tom) of Newport, Ohio.

   He was preceded in death by his parents.

   Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday April 11, 2008, at the

Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, Ohio, with Rev. Louise Baker

officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery.

   Friends may call at the Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras, Ohio on

Thursday April 10, 2008,  from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.

   Military services will be held at the graveside.

   Online condolences may be made to hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Stevens, Robert Emery Stevens

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, April 12. 2008

    Robert Emery Stevens, 44, of Brownsville Rd. New Matamoras died Sunday March 23, 2008 at his home.

    He was born April 11, 1963 at Clearfield, Pennslyviania [sic] the son of

Robert Guy and Dorothy Grafiss Stevens.

    There are no services or visitation.

    Private burial will be in Bradford Cemetery at Bradford Township,

Pennslyvainia [sic] at the convience [sic] of the family.

 

Bonar, Charles F. Bonar

Chandler Obituaries Caldwell, Ohio, dated, April 7, 2008

    His Legacy.... Charles F. "Charlie" Bonar, age 76, of Lower Salem, OH

passed away Saturday (April 5, 2008) at the Marietta Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center in Marietta, OH. He was born January 10, 1932 in

Manaway, OH a son of the late William and Ora Mae Barr Bonar.

    Charlie served and protected his country in the U.S. Army. He was a

self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Road Fork Baptist Church near Stafford, OH. Charlie was an active Mason, he was a 32nd Degree Mason and held membership in the Stafford Masonic Lodge #300 F. & A.M., Aladdin Shrine of Columbus, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, York Rite in Marietta and the Masterton Chapter 584 Order of the Eastern Star in Lower Salem. He also enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing.

    His Family... Surviving are his wife Edith N. Bettinger Bonar of the

home, whom he married Dec. 31, 1953; Son Randy Bonar of Lower Salem; 2 Step-Grandchildren David (Charlotte) Dutton of Manaway and Amanda (Jake) Tidd of Marietta; 2 Step Great-Grandchildren; Brother John (Kay) Bonar of Cincinnati; Half-Brother Kenneth (Audrey) Bonar of Pleasant City, OH; Half-Sister Karen (Raymond) Mitchell of Marietta. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

    In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 2 Brothers Ray and

Robert Bonar; Step-Mother Lela Bonar.

    His Farewell Service... Friends may call Wednesday (April 9, 2008) from

4 to 8 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. Visitation will be concluded with Masonic Services held at 8:00 PM by the Stafford Lodge #300 F. & A.M. In keeping with Charlie's wishes no funeral service will be observed and a caring cremation will be performed following visitation.

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

 

Buck, James Lee Buck

Hadley Online Obituaries, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 20, 2008

    James Lee Buck 75, of the 55 Hickory Street Warner Community went home to be with his Savior Saturday April 19, 2008, at 12:18 A.M. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Jim was born March 8, 1933, at Harrison Co. WV, to the late Ellsworth and Ella Arthur Buck Sr.

    He was a self employed truck driver and had served three years in the

U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in the 194th Engr. Company C. Jim

worked for Frontier Schools as a good carpenter and he was dearly loved by

his wife and family. James was a believer in the word of God.

    Jim is survived by his second wife Edith Erb Buck whom he married March 25, 1995, five sisters survive Gladys Carpenter (Creole) of Marietta, OH, Edith Kiggans and Geneva Kiggins (Warren) both of New Matamoras, OH, Carol Ann Joy of St. Marys, WV, and Joanne Myers (George) of Sitka, OH. He has two brothers surviving Roger Buck (Emma) of Graysville, OH, and Cleo Buck (Carolyn) of New Matamoras, OH.

    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death three brothers Ivan,

Gerald, and Ellsworth Buck Jr. There are three deceased sisters Karen Danku, Freda Wolfe, and Dorothy McElfresh. Also preceding him are father-in-law Philip Dewey Erb and mother-in-law Lettie Marie Erb, brother-in-law Jim, sister-in-law Helen and his beloved dog Augie.

    Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 22, 2008, at 11:00 A.M.

at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel with David Beaver officiating and burial to follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Monday April 21, 2008, at the Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.

    V.F.W. Post #5108 and American Legion Post #64 will conduct military

graveside services.

    Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Busch Norma Jean Busch nee Slonaker

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 28, 2008

    NEW MATAMORAS - Norma Jean Busch, 72, formerly of New Matamoras died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday (April 27, 2008) at the home of her daughter in Marietta. She was born Dec. 26, 1935, in New Matamoras, to Floyd Dale and Nellie Marie Flowers Slonaker.

    On Aug. 30, 1952, she married James Lewis Busch and he preceded her in

death on Nov. 11, 2003.

    She is survived by two sons, James Dale Busch and his special friend,

Linda Wolfe, of New Matamoras and Mike Busch (Tracy) of Sardis. She is also survived by four daughters, Tammy Beaver of Marietta, Nellie Dutcher (Roger) of Marietta, Sandy Dalrymple (Ronnie) of New Matamoras, and Bonnie Butler (Amos) of St. Marys, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; and one brother Paul Slonaker (Donna).

    She was preceded in death by her husband; one grandson; two brothers,

Bill and Willard Slonaker; three sisters, June Felton, Dot Motz, and Wilma

Allen; and one great-grandson.

    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hadley Funeral Home,

New Matamoras Chapel, with David Beaver officiating. Burial will be in the

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

    Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Christman, Dorothy E. Christman nee Beardmore

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 15, 2008

          Dorothy E. Christman, age 87, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday April 13, 2008 at the Belmont Community Hospital Bellaire, Ohio. She was born in Monroe County Ohio July 7, 1920 a daughter of the late Stephen Beardmore & Nora McMullen Beardmore.

          Dorothy was the Co-Owner of Christman Supply in Woodsfield, and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Woodsfield.

Preceded in death by her husband Roy Christman - 1994, 3 brothers: Denzel, Leland, and Thomas Edison Beardmore and 1 infant sister: Hazel Mae Beardmore.

          She is survived by 3 sons: Charles (Rosalie) Christman - Woodsfield,

Ohio, Paul Roger (Lucille) Christman - Woodsfield, Ohio, Mark (Kelly)

Christman - Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 daughters: Hazel (Raymond) Petty -

Woodsfield, Ohio, Betty (David) Young - Loudonville, Ohio, Mary (Kerry)

Hartline - Cameron, Ohio, 1 sister: Marie (Paul) Christman - Cambridge,

Ohio, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great

grandchild.

          Friends received from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday April 16, 2008. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Criss, Lucille Criss

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, April 17, 2008

Criss, Lucille, age 103, formerly of Clarington, OH and Columbus, OH died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Clovernock Health Care Pavilion, North College Hill, OH.

She was born March 10, 1905 in Clarington the daughter of the late, William and Sarah Dennis Criss.

She was a retired employee of Miami University, Oxford, OH and a member of Clarington Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Warren G. Criss; a sister, Marjorie Criss Gray; and a nephew, Robert C. Gray.

Survivors include three nieces, Marjorie McDaniel of Cincinnati, OH; Cleo Gray of Hercules, CA and Dorothy Eckler of Dry Ridge, KY.

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

convenience of the family. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington.

 

Dalrymple, Ronald Dale Dalrymple

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, April 28, 2008

Ronald Dale Dalrymple II went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday (April 21, 2008). He was born at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 4:44 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, to Heather Gump and Dale Dalrymple.

          He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Charles Gump and Lynne

Greene and Ronald and Sandra Dalrymple, both of New Matamoras;

great-grandparents, Norma Busch of Marietta, Dorothy Gump of Newport, Jim and Katie Gump of New Matamoras and Bob and Betty Elliott of Smithville, W.Va. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, great-aunts,

great-uncles, and several cousins. Ronald is survived by one sibling, a half

sister, Alexis Dalrymple.

         He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, James Busch, Hershel and Donna Dalrymple, and Edward and Margaret Greene; great-uncle, Donald Dalrymple; great-aunt, Verna Dalrymple; and aunt, Melissa Gump.

         Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno

Chapel, 1021 Pike St., with pastor David Beaver officiating. Burial will

follow at Newport Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, prior to

the service.

 

Doe, Gladys C, Doe nee Ward

Chandler Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, April 15, 2008

    Her Legacy.... Gladys C. Doe, age 95 of Caldwell, passed away Monday

(April 14, 2008) at Summit Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Caldwell. She was born September 27, 1912 in Cameron, OH a daughter of the late Earl S. and Stella J. Jones Ward of Woodsfield.

    As a young girl she was baptized into Christ in the Sunfish Creek in

Cameron and was a member of the Ohio Easter Star. She was a retired

secretary having worked in many locations Woodsfield, Columbus,

Philadelphia, PA and Washington D.C. After her retirement, she and her late

husband, Weastell T. Doe, whom she married March 26, 1942 and who passed away in 1974, built a home in Ft. Pierce, FL, where she resided until April of 2002. Then she returned to Ohio and lived in the Summit Acres Senior Apartments. Gladys loved working in her yard, planting flowers and feeding birds. She loved all nature had to offer and especially the Ocean.

   Her Family... Surviving are one nephew, Jack (Shirley) Pfalzgraph of

Lewisville, OH; Two Great Nieces Stacey (Jeff) Lucas of Caldwell and Angie (Tim) Stimpert of Lewisville; One Great Nephew Kris (Heidi) Pfalzgraph of Cameron; Seven Great-Great Nieces and Nephews, Jennifer (Nathan) Weckbacher of Graysville, OH, Robbie and Aaron Lucas of Caldwell, Jeremy Stimpert of Orlando, FL, Karigan, Kansas and Karson Pfalzgraf all of Cameron; Great-Great-Great Nephew and Niece Remington and Riley Weckbacher; Step-Sister Donna (Mike) Sims of Fleming, OH; Also survived by many cousins.

   In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by one

sister, Bea Harkins of Caldwell and a very dear friend, Paul Krycuk.

   Her Farewell Service... Friends will be received Thursday Evening (April 17, 2008) from 7 to 9 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street,

Caldwell, OH 43724. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM in the

Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Garrett Officiating. Burial

will follow with a graveside service held at the Oaklawn Cemetery in

Woodsfield, OH at 2:30 PM.

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

 

Drake, Homer H. Drake

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 20, 1907

    Homer H. Drake, age 90, of Graysville, Ohio died Saturday April 19, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 15, 1917 in Monroe County Ohio, Wayne Township, a son of the late Blaine and Stella Burkhart Drake.

    Homer serviced in the U.S. Air Force, 8th. Division for 3 years and 9

months as an Aircraft Mechanic during World War II. He was a retired dairy

and beef farmer and Methodist by faith.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers:

Paul, Dale, and Carl Drake, and a grandson Larry Walter Drake.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Imogene Lauer Drake of Graysville, 3

Children, Larry (Linda) Drake of Woodsfield, Ohio, Zana (Ted) Smith of

Tucson, Arizona, Judy (Bud) Hamilton of Woodsfield, Ohio, One brother:

Warren Drake of Middletown, Ohio, 2 sister-in-laws: Mrs. Paul (Lucy) Drake of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Carl (Helen) Drake of Marietta, Ohio, 6

grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and several

nieces and nephews.

    Friends and family will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday April 23, 2008. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

Landefeld, Blanche A. Landefeld nee Vance

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 22, 2008

    Blanche A. Landefeld, age 86 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday April 21,

2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 10, 1922 at Stafford, Ohio a daughter of the late Harry Vance & Edith Thompson Vance.

    She graduated from Elk Rural High School, was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ Lewisville, Ohio.        Preceded in death by her husband: Rodney C. Landefeld - 1978, whom she married in June 1949, 1 brother: Boyd H. Vance, an infant grandson and one step grandson, Mark Secrest.

    She is survived by a son: Dale B. (Teresa) Landefeld - Barnesville,

Ohio, 1 daughter: Donna (Dave) Secrest - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 grandson

Zachery C. Landefeld - Delaware, Ohio, 2 step grandsons, 3 step-

granddaughters, Nephew: Stephen Vance - Hilliard, Ohio, Cousin: Mark

Daniels - Stafford, Ohio, sister-in-law: Loucetta Johnson - Somerton, Ohio.

    Friends and family will be received from 4 -9 p.m. Thursday at the

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday April 25, 2008 with Rusty Atkinson

officiating. Interment in the Miltonsburg Cemetery Miltonsburg, Ohio.

    Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or the Activity Dept. at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehab Center

 

Landefeld, Juanita Landefeld nee Clift

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

    Juanita Landefeld age 94 formerly of Miltonsburg and Somerton Ohio died Friday April 18, 2008 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 13, 1913 in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oliver R. Clift and Maude F. Knox Clift.

    She was a member of the Church of Christ.

    She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Landefeld, 1 daughter, Linda Landefeld, twin grandsons; Gerald William and Charles Marvin Hossman, 4 brothers; Everett, William, Ernest, and Oliver Jr. Clift and 1 sister, Florence Alice Carpenter.

    She is survived by her daughter Darlene (Ron) Thornberry of Somerton,

Ohio, 3 grandchildren; Darla (Jerry) Hossman of Malaga, Wendi (Jeff) Miller of Somerton, Traci (Dave) Carpenter of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 6 great grandchildren; Jeremi (Nicole) Hossman of Wilson, Ohio, Joshua Hossman of Malaga, Jonny Miller of Somerton, Jenna Miller of Somerton, Darby Hossman of Malaga, Dagan Hossman of Malaga, 1 sister Leanna Riemenschneider of Woodsfield and several nieces and nephews.

    Friends will be received Sunday April 20 from 4-8 p.m. at the Bauer

Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday with Brother Richard Steel officiating.

    Interment will be in the Miltonsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions

can be made to the Jerusalem Church of Christ, Somerton Church of Christ,

and Somerton Township Community Park. www.bauerturner.com

 

Lucas, Barbara Rose Lucas nee Rush

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 30, 2008

    Barbara Rose Smith Lucas, age 80 of Strasburg, Ohio died Monday April

28, 2008 at the Union Hospital Dover, Ohio. She was born September 30, 1927 in Muskingum County, Ohio a daughter of the late Samuel P. Rush & Rosa Iona Bonifield Rush.

    She was a member of the Dover Church of Christ.

    Preceded in death by her first husband: Russell Smith, and infant

sister: Virginia, 1 brother: Damon, 2 grandchildren: Linda Lawson & Charles Mellott. 2 great grandchildren: Keshia White and Emilio Lawson.

    She is survived by 1 son: Russell (Patricia) Smith - East Sparta, Ohio,

2 daughters: Connie (Mike) Fernandez - Strasburg, Ohio, Estella (Gary)

Johanning - Canton, Ohio, 4 brothers: Sam Rush - Canton, Ohio, Virgil Rush - Quaker City, Ohio, Clifford Rush - Miltonsburg, Ohio, Paul Rush -

Miltonsburg, Ohio, 5 sisters: Tillie Mareno - Woodsfield, Ohio, Elsie

Baker - Woodsfield, Ohio, Hazel Petty - Brookpark, Ohio, Pauline Reed -

Graysville, Ohio, Faye Parish - Woodlawn, Virginia, 2 grandchildren: Bethany Smith - Canton, Ohio, Dwain Smith - Uhrichsville, Ohio, 3 great

grandchildren: Erika, Katherine, & Maddyson.

    Friends received from 3 - 6 p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral

Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday with Donald Thompson and Randy Chapman officiating. Interment in the Neuhart Cemetery near Woodsfield,

Ohio.

 

Lucas, Helen Caldwell Lucas nee Boetticher

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

LUCAS, Helen Caldwell, 96 of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, W.Va. She was born December 20, 1911 in Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Oscar and Nettie Dotta Boetticher.

Helen was a homemaker; and a member of the Powhatan United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Caldwell on July 5, 1944; her second  husband, George Lucas on November 5, 2007; one son, Eugene Caldwell; one brother, Paul Boetticher; and one sister, Charlotte Gibson.

Surviving are one daughter, Carole (Paul) Pittman of Valley Grove, W.Va.; one son, Albert (Joan) Caldwell of Jacobsburg, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Ann Caldwell of Jacobsburg; and one sister, Elaine Mock of Denver, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.

There will be no visitation.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Powhatan United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with the Reverend F. Marian Glass and the Reverend Steve Smith officiating.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan United Methodist Church, 169 Main Street, Powhatan Point, OH 43942.

Share your thoughts and memories with Helen's family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

McMillen, Margaret Lucille McMillen nee VanFossen

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 14, 2008

    McMILLEN, Margaret Lucille, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday,

April 12, 2008, in Barnesville Health Care Center.

    She was born February 17, 1925, in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of

the late Anson and Sara VanFossen.

    Margaret retired from the former Burns Apparel of Barnesville; and was a

member of the Bethesda South Main St. Church of Christ

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

Walden Lowell McMillen; sons, Stewart Mc Millen and Walden Lowell McMillen Jr.; a sister, Elsie Wilson; and brothers, Earl and Fred VanFossen.

    Surviving are sons, Gary (Linda) McMillen and David (Mary) McMillen all of Barnesville; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 25

great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald VanFossen of Barnesville.

    Friends will be received Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido

Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, where services will be held

Wednesday, 11 a.m.

    Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio.

 

Parks, Ralph Lester Parks

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

    Ralph Lester Parks, age 86, passed away Monday April 28, 2008 at the

Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. He was born September 14, 1921 a son of the late Reason W. & La Vinice Scott Parks near Marr, Ohio.

    Ralph was a 1939 graduate of Bethel High School. He was a veteran of

World War II 1941-1945, a former clerk of Bethel Township in the early 50's. He also was a member of the Bethel Township Fire Department and was retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation having retired March 28, 1985 after 30 years of service.

    He was a member of Grand Lodge and free and accepted Mason at Lebanon, Ohio for over 50 years. Ralph was actively involved in the dairy business and farming all his life. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and feeding the birds and relaxing in his recliner. Ralph was a protestant having been baptized November 4, 1962 by the late Starling Perkins.

    Preceded in death by his wife of over 45 years: Elizabeth Delong Parks -

April 5, 1992 whom he married May 24, 1947, 2 brothers: Harry & Walter

Parks, 4 sisters: Mary Parks Kehl Mick, Martyne Parks Kehl, Shirley Parks

Rolland Swindaman and an infant sister.

   He is survived by his children: Troy (Connie) Parks - Hubbard, Ohio, Becky (Matt) Hilverding - Waterford, Ohio, Gale Parks - Marr, Ohio, Dale Parks - Marr, Ohio, Dana (Kaye) Parks - Marr, Ohio, Doug (Mary) Parks, - Waterford, Ohio, 6 grandchildren: Emily, Katie, Kelsey, Rachel, Courtney Parks and Donald Hilverding. 2 step grandchildren: Rachelle Zocco and Kristen (Paul) Scragg. 2 step great grandchildren: Izabella and Francesa Scragg. 4 sister-in-laws: Margaret Delong Cox - Navarre, Ohio, Stella Delong Berry - Moundsville, W.Va., Bessie Baker Delong - Summit, Mississippi, Mary Thomas Parks -

Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 brother-in-laws: Howard Moffett - Canton, Ohio, William Swindaman - Ashland, Ohio, Several nieces and nephews.

    Friends received from 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral

Home Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday May 1, 2008 with Father David Huffman officiating.

    Interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Marr, Ohio beside his beloved wife Elizabeth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Township Fire Department c/o Gene Baker, Treasurer Rt. 2 Lower Salem, Ohio and or the Mount Hope Cemetery Fund c/o Gale Parks 36600 State Route 260 Rinard Mills, Ohio 45734.

 

Rose, David F. Rose

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 2008

    David F. Rose, 96, of 31901 Little Injun Road, Lower Salem, Ohio (Marr

Community) died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Marietta Center for Health

and Rehabilitation, Marietta, Ohio.

    He was born near Marr, Ohio on March 31, 1912 a son of the late Fred

Rinehart and Nancy Parks Rose. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

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

Hines Rose on October 22, 1992; two brothers, Woodrow and Fred Rose; one sister, Oneida Rose Schneeberger and several sister-in-laws and

brother-in-laws.

    Mr. Rose is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Hale (Darlene) Maze of

Parkersburg, West Virginia, Mrs. Elmer (Karen) Messer of Ashville, Ohio; two sons: Harry (Gwen) Rose of Canton, Ohio and Gerald (Ruth) Rose of Vincent, Ohio; 11 grandchildren: David (Melinda), Dana (Carmen), Whitney (Amy), and Nathan (Alison) Rose; Jeffrey (Christine) and Jason Decker; Duane (Jenny) Maze; Denise (Larry) Ash; Heather (Justin) Hoon, Diane Jensen and Dierdre (Jon) Vaught; 16 great-grandchildren: Hannah, Matthew and Ruth Ellen Rose; Mallory, Aundrea and Jordan Decker; Zachary, Jacob and Adam Jensen; David, Anna and Ryan Rose; Matthew and Tyler Hoon; Cailin Rose and Haley Renee Ash; one sister: Ms. Edna Patton of Newark, Ohio; several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route

78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008.

    Friends then received at the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near

Sycamore Valley, Ohio from 12:00 p.m. until time of services at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 with Evangelist Roger Rush and Evangelist Steve

Fuchs officiating. Burial will follow in the Creighton Ridge Cemetery near

Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept.,

c/o A.J. Baker, 37990 T.R. 327, Lower Salem, Ohio 45745 or to the Creighton Ridge Cemetery Association, c/o Bill Parks, 36822 S.R.260, Sycamore Valley, Ohio 43789

 

Rothenbuhler, Catherine Rothenbuhler nee Jones

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 16, 2008

    Catherine A. Rothenbuhler age 81 of Sunfish Creek Road Cameron, Ohio

died Tuesday April 15, 2008 at Wheeling Medical Park Wheeling, W.Va. She was born in Cameron, Ohio March 4, 1927 a daughter of the late Carl Jones & Clara Ault Jones.

    She was the owner of Emory Rothenbuhler & Sons Trucking of Beallsville, Ohio, and a member of the Cameron Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

    Preceded in death by her husband: Emory L. Rothenbuhler - 1999 and 1

son: Dale W. Rothenbuhler - 2005, 10 brothers and sisters: Eva Kocher, Wayne Jones, Harry Jones, Dale Jones, Clyde Jones, Zale Jones, Grace Jones, Rosela Whitecotton, Nina Mayer, and Nellie Ady.

    She is survived by 4 children: Joyce Bonar - Cameron, Ohio, Dean (Tonda) Rothenbuhler - Cameron, Ohio, Gene (Darlene) Rothenbuhler - Cameron, Ohio, Darlene (John) Williams - Cameron, Ohio, 9 grandchildren, & 7 great grandchildren.

    Friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held at the Cameron Church of Christ 2 p.m. Sunday April 20, 2008 with John Kerns officiating. Interment in the Cameron Cemetery Cameron, Ohio.

 

Ruble, Donna Jean Ruble nee Norris

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 15, 2008

    Donna Jean Norris Ruble, age 59, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday April 15, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born August 31, 1948 in Monroe County Ohio a daughter of the late Guy (Jake) R. Norris and Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Norris.

    Preceded in death by her mother in 1990 and her father in 1999.

    She is survived by her husband of 38 years: Rolland W. Ruble who she

married May 6, 1970. 1 son: Ronnie (Chris) Ruble - Woodsfield, 2 daughters: Lisa Ruble (Mike) - Woodsfield, Ronda (Bill) Piatt - Woodsfield, 1 brother: Guy E. (Cheryl) Norris - Woodsfield, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.

    She was a wonderful aunt to her nieces and nephews.

    Friends received from 2- 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday April 18, 2008 with Paul Eddy officiating.

    Interment in the Goudy Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Rush, Vernon James Rush

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, May 1, 2008

    Rush, Vernon James "Butch" age 62, of Clarington, Ohio died Wednesday

April 30, 2008 at home.

    He was born October 5, 1945 in New Martinsville, WV the son of the late

Vernon B. "Bunny" and Sophie C. Lengacher Rush.

    He graduated in 1963 from River High School, Hannibal, OH; attended

Marietta College, Marietta, OH; Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa; and

graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Pittsburgh, PA as a

licensed funeral director and embalmer. He studied at the Pittsburgh School

of Medicine, specializing in Eye Enucleation.

    He was the President, owner and director of the Rush Funeral Homes, Inc.

of Clarington and Sardis, OH from the time of his graduation from mortuary

school in 1968 until his retirement in 2002.

    He served on the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Institute of

Mortuary Science as Treasurer since 1990, and President of the Colony IV

Homeowner's Association of Surfside Beach, SC since 2006.

    He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Clarington; Osiris Shrine, Wheeling, WV; Order of Scottish Rite, Cambridge, OH; Masonic Lodge F & AM #597, Clarington; Order of Eastern Star #533, Clarington Chapter; Ohio Funeral Director's Association; the OFDA Convention Committee; Belmont and Monroe County Funeral Director's Association; Monroe County Republican Party Executive Committee; and served on the Monroe County Library Board.

    During his life-time of service to the communities where he lived and

managed his career as a funeral director, he also helped coordinate and

train the original EMS team for the Village of Clarington and provided

financial support as the transition from private ambulance service to

volunteer support began in the early 1970's; and was always supportive of

the Clarington Volunteer Fire Department.

    He was a former member of the Monroe County Board of Health; the Village of Clarington Water Board; and currently served as Sexton for the Clarington Cemetery Association.

    He was a Platinum Member of the River High School Alumni Association, was named to the Alumni Hall of Fame at the 2007 Alumni Association Banquet; and was recognized by the State of Ohio House of Representatives and the US Congress for his outstanding lifetime service to his community. Butch was an avid collector of antique funeral cars and a member of the Professional Car Society of Western Pennsylvania; he also enjoyed traveling and boating.

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

A. Rush on July 26, 2004.

    Survivors include his wife Barbara L. Dierkes Rush, who he married on

August 3, 1968; his mother and father-in-law, Walter F. and June Peabody

Dierkes of Powhatan Point, OH; a sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs.

Donald H. (Mary Alice) Reid of Tucson, AZ; sister-in-law, Marcia Cochran of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law, Mark Dierkes of Powhatan Point; nieces, Mrs. Brent (Joan Reid) Lutz of Snoqualmie, WA, Alicia Cochran and Brittany Cochran, both of Columbus; nephews, Douglas C. Reid of Leavenworth, WA and Cody Dierkes of Powhatan Point; several cousins; and many friends.

    Family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-3 and 7-9 p.m; with Masonic services at 6:30 p.m. and visitation Monday from 11a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Dr., Clarington. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

    In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be given to either the Tim

Rush Memorial - Mr. River Award, c/o First National Bank of Powhatan, PO Box 147, Powhatan Point, OH 43942 or Immanuel United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 124 Shepherd Drive, Clarington, OH 43915.

 

Saffle, Kenneth Saffle Jr.

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 2008

    Kenneth Jr. Saffle, age 79 of Woodsfield, Ohio departed this life on

Thursday May 1, 2008. He was born March 14, 1929 in Woodsfield, Ohio a son of the late Kenneth and Hazel Eddy Saffle.

    Ken was a 1948 graduate of Woodsfield High School and an Army veteran serving from January 1951 to December 1953 in Korea with the 25th. Infantry Division. He was employed by Consolidated Aluminum for 32 years and was a devoted member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 1 step-daughter:

Judy Thomas.

    Ken is survived by his wife of over 42 years: Rose Saffle of Woodsfield,

2 daughters: Connie Saffle (Kevin) Bowling - Given, West Virginia, Karen

Saffle (Sam) Shutway - Flushing, Ohio, 1 step-daughter: Sharon (Bill)

Tremblay - Beallsville, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1

great-great grandchild.

    Friends received from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner

Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday May 5, 2008 with Charles Schultheisz and Keith Jones

officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Veterans

service conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council. Online condolences can be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com

 

Schultz, Samuel James Schultz

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, April 15, 2008

    Samuel James Schultz, age 54 of Pleasant City, Ohio formerly of

Woodsfield passed away after a battle with cancer Monday April 14, 2008. He was born in New Martinsville West Virginia November 28, 1953 a son of the late Lucy Goddard Schultz and Frank Schultz.

    He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. He was a coal miner

for 14 years, a volunteer squad driver, a welder, mechanic and an employee

of American Bridge in Byesville. He was an avid hunter, fisherman enjoying

boating, skiing and reloading shotgun and rifle shells.

    Survived by his daughter Wendy (Larry) Dalrymple of Woodsfield, Ohio, 3 grandchildren: Desiree, Shania, and Larry Lee Dalrymple all of Woodsfield, 3 brothers: Richard "Dick" (Bev) Schultz - Old Washington, Ohio, Frank "Nick" (Janet) Schultz - Barnesville, Ohio, Robert "Bob" (Rita) Schultz - Henrysburg, Ohio, 3 step daughters: Brandy Morgan, Leah Morgan and Adrianna Henthorn all of Byesville, Ohio, 2 ex-wives: Sandy Phillips of Woodsfield, Ohio, Tina Schultz - Byesville, Ohio, several nephews and several great nieces and great nephews plus a ton of friends.

    There will be no visitation. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery

Woodsfield, Ohio at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by

Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Sparks, Violet Mae Sparks

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, April 1, 2008

   Violet Mae Sparkes, 85, of Archers Fork Rd. New Matamoras died Sunday at her home.

   She was born July 1, 1922 at Willow Island, W. Va. the daughter of James

William and Addie Elizabeth Smith Sparks.

   She is survived by two sisters: Goldie Brown of Wellsville, Ohio and

Laura Lowe of Marietta, Ohio. Two brothers: Hobert and Cecil Sparks of

Parkersburg, W. Va.

  Preceded in death by three sisters: Lillie, Marie and Rosie Sparks and two

brothers Ralph and Raymond Sparks.

  Services will be held at Hadley Funeral Home New Matamoras on Thursday April 3 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Delmar Cameron officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio.

  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday April 2 from 6 to 8 P.M.

 

Stephens, Cheryl J. Stephens nee Luyster

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, April 14, 2008

    STEPHENS, Cheryl J., 60, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Saturday, April 12,

2008, at her home.

    She was born April 13, 1947, in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late

Stanley and Grace (Bolon) Luyster.

    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Stephen.

    Surviving are her husband, Delmas B. Stephens; three sons, Scott

(Dianne) Stephens of Woodsfield, Clint Stephens of Jerusalem and Delmas

Stephens Jr. of Woodsfield; daughter, Lynn (Dale) Betts of Jerusalem; and

nine grandchildren, Christopher, Eric, Heather, Derek, Trystan, Courtney and Devin Stephens, Jamie and Casey Betts.

    Services will be at the convenience of the family.

    Arrangements by Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio.

    Memorials may be made to Hospice of Guernsey.

    Condolences at www. campbellplumlymilburn funeralhome.com.

 

Stottsberry, Goldie Marie Stottsberry nee Mellott

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 23, 2008

    Goldie Marie Stottsberry, age 81 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday April

22, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Belmont County Ohio April 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Frank Mellott and Clara Mae Anderson Mellott.

    She was the owner of the former Dean & Goldie's Restaurant in

Woodsfield.

    Preceded in death by her husband: Dean Stottsberry, 1 son: Webb Haslam,

2 brothers, & 3 sisters.

    She is survived by 2 daughters: Ruth (Paul) Blake - Woodsfield, Ohio,

Patricia (Bob) Hartley - Beallsville, Ohio, Daughter-in-law: Robyn Haslam -

Woodsfield, Ohio, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.

    Friends received from 3-9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home

100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m.

Saturday April 26, 2008 with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Interment in the

Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Van Dyne, Dorothy K. Van Dyne nee Fieock

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Obituaries, Barnesville, Ohio, dated, April 12, 2008

    Dorothy K. Van Dyne. 92, Barnesville, OH, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at

the Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born November 20, 1915 at

Hannibal, OH daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Diehl) Feiock.

    She and her late husband operated Van Dyne's Superette for many years

until their retirement. She was a 50 year member of O.E.S. 206 Barnesville

and was former treasurer of Rosewood Twig for many years.

    She was preceded in death by her beloved husband - Robert M Van Dyne

(October 24, 1995) and her sister - Edith Kirkman.

    Surviving are her son - James R. (and his wife Carolyn) Van Dyne of

Englewood, OH and a granddaughter - Carla Lynn Van Dyne of Englewood, OH.

    Visitation 6-8 Monday and service 11 AM Tuesday at

Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St, Barnesville, OH with Pastor Rodney West and Rev. Deb Quillen officiating. Burial follows in Northern Cemetery, Barnesville, OH.

    For those who wish, memorial cpntributions may be made to: Barnesville

Area Education Foundation or Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library.

Condolences may be made on line at: www.campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Ault, Jesse Ault

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 2008

          Jesse Adam (Chap) Ault, 28, Dublin, Va., formerly of Middlebourne, W. Va., died April 9, 2008 in Tunnis, Iraq. He was born Feb. 8, 1980, in Wheeling, a son of Ronald Ault and Virginia Elaine von Dran Ault Billiter.

          He was a Protestant, a 1998 graduate of Tyler Consolidated High School, he had served four years in the 82nd Airborne Unit from Fort Bragg, N. C., and currently was serving with the 429th Brigade Support Battalion of the Virginia Army National Guard.

          Surviving are his mother and step-father, Virginia (Eric) Billiter of Paden City, W. Va.; his father and step-mother, Ronald (Debi Wise) Ault of Bethesda and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (Betsy) Allen Ault; children, Adam and Rachel Ault, Nathan Jennings, all of Dublin, Va.; a brother, Andrew Ault of Greenbrier, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Billie von Dran of Greer, S. C.; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Roger and Phyllis Ault of Cameron; step-sisters Adrianne Billiter of Virginia Beach, Va., Erica Billiter of Buffalo, N. Y., Crystal (David) Phillips of Bethesda; a step-brother, Bryan (Becky) Hull of Belmont.

          He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold von Dran; paternal grandmother, Betty Ault.

          Friends will be received at a memorial service April 26, at 2.p.m. at Tyler Consolidated High School, Middlebourne, W.Va.

          A trust fund has been established in Jesse’s memory for his children with Ohio Valley Community Credit Union, 52775 Boston Hill Road, Clarington, OH 43915.

          Local arrangements by Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, Bethesda.

 

Tallman, Edna Edieth Tallman nee Bryor

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 22, 2008

Edna Edieth Tallman, age 91 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed from this life Monday April 21, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where she had made her home for the past several years. Edna was born March 19, 1917 in Monroe County Ohio, the daughter of Della Lorraine and Edward Bryor.

She was united in marriage to Ernest Scott of Graysville, Ohio in 1952. After his death in 1968, she was united in marriage to Lynn Jones who passed away in 1976. In 1978 she married Robert Tallman of Woodsfield, Ohio. They resided in Woodsfield. He preceded her in death December 25, 1986.

Edna was a kind and loving lady who was always willing to lend a loving, helping hand and a word of encouragement to all those whose lives she touched. She loved children and was "Grandma" and "Aunt" to many. Edna made the most important decision of her life and was baptized in to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1957.

She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ and attended regularly until her failing health no longer permitted. Aunt Edna will always be remembered loving by all her surviving nieces, nephews, and friends. Her

quiet manner, her loving touch, and her beautiful smile will always be

cherished by those who love her.

 Friends will be received from 3:30 - 5 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday April 24, 2008 with Ministers Keith Jones and Charles Schultheisz officiating. Interment in the Plainview Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Young, Paul Edward Young, Jr.

Young, Paul Edward, 76, died of cancer, Monday, June 23, 2008 at his home in Columbus. A native of Ohio, he was born in Cleveland, to Paul and Hulda Young on March 5, 1932. He grew up in Miltonsburg, and attended high school in Woodsfield, where he met the former Barbara Allyn Traylor, whom he married on August 16, 1958. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Bret Young; daughters, Lisa Lee and Sara Young; sons-in-law, Robert Lee and Steffen Roegner; sister, Judy Young; and grandchildren, Amanda and Bo Lee.

Paul graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor in Architecture in 1955, after which he served two years as an officer with the Army Corps of Engineers in Newfoundland. His career also included two years as a civilian architectural consultant for the Air Force Exchange in Wiesbaden, Germany, and a position as a project architect with Tully and Hobbs in Columbus. While practicing architecture in Columbus, he was also an adjunct faculty member at Ohio State's School of Architecture, an experience which led to his decision to devote his career to teaching. He went on to receive his Masters in Architecture from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1966.

He taught at the University of Illinois and Ohio University, where he served as Acting Director of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, before accepting a position at Ohio State in 1969. He was chairman of the Department of Architecture at The Ohio State University from 1970 to 1978 and full professor at The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture until his retirement in 2002. The Distinguished Faculty Service Award from the Knowlton School of Architecture in 1997 and the Distinguished Service Award from Ohio State in 2007 recognized his devotion to his students, his passion for teaching, and his unfailing commitment to the school of architecture and the university. Professor Young's dedicated and inspirational service in coordinating the Campus Master Plan continues to influence the university's built environment and through it the academic mission of The Ohio State University.

Memorial services will be held in Woodsfield, OH at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. and in Columbus at Northwest Christian Church, 1340 Fishinger Road, on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow each service. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Paul E. Young Scholarship Fund, c/o Doug Sershen, The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture, 275 West Woodruff Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210

 

Chini, Rosie L. Chini nee Bowman

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 8, 2008

    CHINI, Rosie L., 88, of Lawrence, Pa., formerly of Lafferty, died

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Manor Care in McMurray, Pa.

    She was born January 14, 1920 in Holloway, Ohio, daughter of the late Luther Eugene Bowman and Leone Hemphill Bowman. Rosie was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Chini in 1999; and two sisters, Josephine Bowman and Eunice Kent.

    Surviving are her daughter, Barbara "Joni" Sustrik and her husband, Bob, of Lawrence, Pa.; three sisters, Susie Murphy of Lewisville, Ohio, Luginger Slagle of Crown City, Ohio and Ruth Cramblett of Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Denise Yoho, Roberta Clutter and Robin Durila; and seven great-grand children, Tiffany, Natalie, Mallory, Jacob, Emily, Naomi and Trenton.

    Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, on Saturday from 4-8 p.m., where services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Jack McKimmie officiating.

    Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove.

 

Dye, Ida Pearl Dye nee Cline

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 8, 2008

    BARBERTON - Ida Pearl Dye, 92, passed away Tuesday (May 6, 2008) at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Barberton, Ohio.

    She was born Sept. 4, 1915, to the late I. P. and Etta Coss Cline. She married the late Lewis T. Dye on Sept. 5, 1931. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Guy Heber Dye.

    Surviving are a daughter, Helen Fay Scott (Verne); daughter-in-law, Emmy Dye; granddaughters, Pat Strayer, Cindy McMahon (Bruce) of Akron, and Carmen Dye of Mobile, Ala.; and four great-grandchildren, Scott, Ashley and Kelsey Strayer of Barberton, and Justin McMahon of Akron. Also surviving are sister-in-law, Marle Hensel of New Matamoras; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many loving friends.

    Pearl and Lewis operated a farm in Monroe County for many years. She attended Jericho Christian Union and New Matamoras Baptist Church. Pearl was active in the church and New Matamoras Senior Citizens. She was an avid quilter and loved all flowers.

   The family would like to thank the staff of Pleasant View and Pleasant

Pointe for their loving care, Hospice of Barberton, special friends Cathy

and Paul Bryant, and niece, Mildred Hughes.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Jericho Christian Union

Church. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras.

   Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barberton, 105 Fifth St., NE, No.C,  Barberton, Ohio 44203.

  Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

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.

 

McCoy, Evelyn Marie McCoy

Hadley Online Obituaries, New Matamoras, Ohio, dated, May 8, 2008

       Evelyn Marie (Patty) McCoy, 76, of New Matamoras died at her home at 3:15 A.M. Thursday May 8, 2008.

       She was born on September 25, 1931 at Hartford, W.Va. On August 13,

1953 she married John Harvey McCoy Sr.

       She is survived by two sons: James McCoy and his special friend Carol Smith of New Matamoras and Thomas McCoy of New Matamoras. Three daughters: Paula J. Thomas of New Matamoras, Sarah Kay (Loren) Cline of Mansfield, Ohio and Joyce (Donald) Zerkle of Hartford, W.Va. Seven grandchildren: Jasper J. Thomas, Amy S. and John R. Felter, Melissa M. and Amanda J. Cline and Stewart and James Zerkle. Two great grandchildren and one brother also survive.

       She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son John Harvey McCoy Jr., one daughter Mary J. Felter, and one son in law Roger William Thomas.

The body will be taken to the Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy who will conduct the funeral services at the chapel of the Letart Falls Cemetery on Monday May 12, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held at the cemetery chapel from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow in the Letart Falls Cemetery.          Friends may call at the Hadley Funeral Home 700 Main St., New Matamoras, Ohio, on Saturday May 10, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.

Online condolences may be made at hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Smith, James Luke Smith

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 6, 2008

    SMITH, James Luke, 48, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. He was born January 4, 1960, in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of Charles Smith of Wheeling, and the late Freda Ann Smith.

    Mr. Smith was a Mechanic with Monroe Muffler in St. Clairsville, Ohio; and a Baptist by faith.

    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Lyn Smith.

   In addition to his father, he is survived by his fiancee, Tammy Rush of Woodsfield; a daughter, Jessica Lyn Smith of Adena, Ohio; three brothers,

Ricky Smith of Dagsboro, Del., Chucky Smith and Edward Smith both of

Wheeling: a sister, Debby Smith of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

   Friends will be received after 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling.

   Interment in Miltonsburg Cemetery, Woodsfield. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneralcom.

 

Burkhart, Leander, A. Burkhart

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

     Leander A. Burkhart, 88, of 30821 T.R. 61, Lewisville, Ohio died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his residence. He was born near Lewisville, Ohio on August 4, 1919 a son of the late Aloysius and Cecilia Schwallie Burkhart.

     He was a retired farmer; a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, Ohio and was a

member of the V.F.W. Post 5303, Woodsfield, Ohio.

    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Constantine Burkhart and two brothers, Lucian and Herman Burkhart.

    Surviving are two sisters: Stella (Paul) Crum of Woodsfield, Ohio and sister Joanna Burkhart of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother: Cyril (Rosemary) Burkhart of Lewisville, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

   Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route

78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2008.

   Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May

16, 2008 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio with military services.

   Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Lashley, Gary E. Lashley

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, May 12, 2008

    Lashley, Gary E., 59, of Cochran Hill Road, Clarington, Ohio, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. He was born March 26, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio.

    Gary was a coal miner with Century Mine in Beallsville, Ohio and a Protestant by faith.

    He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Lashley, Sr.

    Survivors include his wife, Shirley Schuster Lashley; three children, Tammy Baters of Rio Grande, Ohio, Gary "Vance" (Cyndi) Lashley of Battle Ground, IN, and Heather (Ed) Mars of Clarington; his mother, Dorothy (Gordy) Beck of Clarington; a brother, Warren "Howie" (Linda) Lashley of Lillington, NC; a sister, Angie (Jimmy) Moeller of Clarington; five grandchildren, Cory Baters of West Lafayette, IN, Codey Baters of Clarington, Kyle Lashley of Battle Ground, and Justin Cecil and Kacy Cecil, both of Clarington.

    Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

   Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 607 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750.

 

Martin, Nettie Alverna Martin nee Anderson

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 11, 2008

Nettie Alverna Anderson Martin, 101, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio (formerly of Sycamore Valley, Ohio) died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the center.

       She was born near Graysville, Ohio on December 14, 1906 a daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Hannah Elizabeth Sloan Anderson.

She was a graduate of the Monroe County Normal School and attended Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. Nettie was a retired school teacher having taught in various schools throughout Monroe and Noble Counties. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville, Ohio and was a member of the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Martin; one son, Zaile Martin; five sisters, Deliah Rinard, Daisy Weckbacher, Anna Frank, Georgia Anderson and Nellie Anderson; five brothers, Ora, Denver, Cars, Luther and George Hessie Anderson; a grandson, Steve Martin.

       Surviving are one daughter: Nira (Bob) Burkhart of Sycamore Valley, Ohio;  daughter-in-law: Ellen Martin of Caldwell, Ohio; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

       Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 with John Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio.

       Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Community Center, c/o Irene Clift, 31001 Little Injun Rd., Lower Salem, Ohio 45745, the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, c/o Willis Anderson, 38965 Church Rd., Graysville, Ohio 45734 or to the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Activity Fund, 37930 Airport Rd., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Mauer, Joseph P. Mauer

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 15, 2008

    MAURER, Joseph P., 75, of Beallsville, Ohio, formerly of Shadyside, Ohio, and Forest Heights, Md., died Monday, May 12, 2008, at his home. He was born July 30, 1932 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph Maurer and the late Lucille Accrocco Sanfilippo.

    He was a retired operations manager for the Ram Custom Services, Inc. of Churchton, Md.

    While living in Forest Heights, he served on the City Council from May 1994 to September 2001, the last few months as Council President. Joe graduated from Shadyside High School Class of 1951; was a member of the Beallsville United Methodist Church; VFW Post 5565 of Powhatan Point; and American Legion Post 768 of Beallsville. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.  

     Surviving are his wife, Claire McVay Maurer, whom he married on September 3, 1954; one son, Edward Maurer of Lusby, Md.; a step-grandson, Nicholas Cappetta, serving in the US Navy; one sister, Brenda Maurer Hickson of Independence, Mo.; sister-in-law, Jean (Richard) Turner; brother-in-law, John (Tammy Lee) McVay, all of Beallsville; and several nieces and nephews.

    Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Tina Gallaher officiating.

    Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, Ohio, with Full Military Honors conducted by the VFW and American Legion. VFW and American Legion services will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Beallsville United Methodist Church or the Valley Hospice of Rayland, Ohio. Share your thoughts and memories with Joe's family at www.altmeyer.com

 

Ridgeway, Charles L. Ridgeway

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 15, 2008

    Charles L. Ridgeway, 72, of Fearing Street, Marietta, died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday (May 11, 2008). He was born Feb. 24, 1936, in New Martinsville, W.Va., a son of Charles and Elizabeth Jones Ridgeway.

    He was retired from the Marietta City Street Department.

    He married Bonnie Jean Douthitt who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 1996.

    Surviving are one daughter and one son, Rhonda (Kevin) Wallace and Jamie (Angie Evans) Ridgeway, both of Marietta; two grandchildren, Nicole

(Matthew) Martin and Aaron (Crystal) Douthitt; three great-grandchildren,

Alexis Martin, Austin Douthitt, and Braden Douthitt, all of Marietta; and three stepgrandchildren, Timothy Evans, April Yoho, and Bobby Yoho, all of Marietta. Also surviving are two sisters, Lody Dunn of Marietta and Dorothy (Ray Myers) Whitacre of Graysville; brother-in-law, Billy (Phyllis) Douthitt of Lowell; sister-in-law, June Ridgeway of Devola; and several nieces and nephews.

    In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Walter "Cricket" Ridgeway.

    Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Don Kirby officiating. Burial will be in New Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until the hour of the service.

    Online condolences may be made to [email protected]

 

Conner, Barbara R. Conner nee Rausch

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 2008

Barbara R. Conner, age 72 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Friday May 23, 2008 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio May 1, 1936 a daughter of the late Elmer Rausch & Clara Froehlich Rausch. Barbara was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church of Woodsfield, a graduate of Woodsfield High School, and The Ohio State University. She was a member of Ohio State Alumni Association, Buckeye Club, Monroe County Alumni Club (past president), Monroe County Republican Executive Committee.

She taught over 30 years in the Switzerland of Ohio School district having taught at Skyvue High School, River High School, Woodsfield High School and Woodsfield Elementary.

She is survived by her husband whom she married June 7, 1958: Paul E. Conner of Woodsfield, 1 daughter: Cynthia Conner - Gahanna, Ohio, 1 sister: Rita (Jack) Spiers - Pickerington, Ohio, 2 nephews: Mike (Bobbi) Spiers - Delaware, Ohio Scott (Heidi) Spiers - Powell, Ohio.

Friends received from 2 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at the St. Sylvester Catholic Church Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

Vigil Services will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Monroe County, Scholarship Fund, c/o Marc Ring, 110 Peach Blossom Lane, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

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.

 

Leasure, Opal Juanita Leasure nee Clark

McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, May 25, 2008

Opal Juanita Leasure, age 86, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born October 13, 1921, in Noble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Little Zedrick and Rosa Belle Bates Clark. 

She was employed at the former Caldwell Produce, the Shenandoah Egg Factory, and the Noble County Home.

        She was a beloved mother and homemaker who enjoyed quilting, cooking, pie baking, and canning.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Edward Leasure; three daughters, Helen, Betty and Teresa Leasure; two sons, Robert and John Leasure; one sister, Mary LuCinda Anderson; one brother, John Jacob Clark; and two grandchildren, Donna Smith and Danny Leasure.          Surviving are three daughters, Margaret (Robert) Rossiter of Pleasant City, Patty (Clyde) Ball of Sarahsville and Brenda (Robert) Hannum of Pleasant City; one son, Marcus Leroy (Martha) Leasure of Akron; five brothers, Delbert B. (Nellie) Clark of Caldwell, James R. (Nancy) Clark of Caldwell, Zedrick J. (Kay) Clark of Senecaville, Joseph E. (Nancy) Clark of Pleasant City and William C. (Marianne) Clark of Belle Valley; one sister, Rosa Belle (Paul) King of Caldwell; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Friends may call Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 2-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 1PM with Pastor Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Village View Cemetery in Sarahsville, Ohio

 

Meade, Dewey Meade  "Duke"

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, May 29, 2008

    Dewey "Duke" Meade, 71, of Miltonsburg, Ohio died Wednesday, May 8, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 4, 1936 in Washington County, Ohio, a son of the late Elza and Freda Lippencott Meade.

    He was a retired lumber mill worker and he loved to hunt and fish.

    In addition to his parents, Dewey was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Meade and two sisters, Catherine Howard and Audrey Nelson.

    Surviving are his wife, Ruth Pittman Meade; his children, Cheryl Huntsman of Jerusalem, Larry (Debbie) Meade of Hanover, Tammy (Jeff) Hart of Macksburg, Tina Schultz (Dwayne Wine) of Byesville, Rick (Kelly) Meade of Seneca Lake, Brian (Heidi) Meade of Beallsville, Amy (Anthony) Clark of Barnesville, Virginia Meade (Jack Scholz) of Hannibal, Kristi (Jeff) Holiday of Creston, and Lowell Vanness of Somerton; 33 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace (Bud) Webb of London and Linda Johnson of Hebron; his best friend, Dean Slone of Hebron; his former wife, Wanda Meade of Beallsville; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

     Friends will be received Friday, May 30th from 6 to 9 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31st at 11:00 AM with Wayne Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Pool, Olive May Pool nee Ullman

The Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 29, 2008

    Olive May Ullman Pool, 98, formerly of New Matamoras, died Wednesday (May 28, 2008) at Muskingum Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly.    She was born on May 31, 1909, in Rinard Mills, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Payne Ullman.

On Aug. 3, 1929, she married Gilbert D. Pool, who preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1987. They spent most of their married life in New Matamoras, Ohio. She was an active member of the Matamoras Baptist Church where she taught a Sunday school class for many years and was a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was a member of the Matamoras Senior Citizens Club and a graduate of Ludlow Township High School. One of her hobbies was quilting and over the years her family has received gifts of the most beautiful quilts that she made.

    A devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by one son, Duane Pool (Mary) of Beverly, Ohio; one daughter, Marjorie Sherwood of Bethel Park, Pa.; four grandchildren, James Pool (Lyndell) of Beverly, Ohio, Marilyn Krigbaum (Rick) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Susan Martin of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Julie Duda (Paul) of Bethel Park, Pa..; five great-grandchildren, Ryan and Brandon Martin, Katie Krigbaum, and Jared and Joshua Duda; and one sister-in-law, Vera Ullman of Graysville, Ohio.

    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Ralph Ullman; and one son-in-law, Neil Sherwood.

    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (May 31, 2008) at the Matamoras Baptist Church in New Matamoras, Ohio, with Pastor Jeff Corbett officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery.

    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday (May 30) at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras. Send online condolences to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Sawyers, Dennis E. Sawyers

Grisell Obituaries, Hannibal, Ohio, dated, May 28, 2008

Sawyers, Dennis E., 57, of Main Street, Hannibal, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at his home. He was born August 20, 1950 in Wheeling, WV.

He was a retired chemical worker at PPG Industries; a committee member for the Monroe County Relay for Life; press box spotter for River High School football since 1980's; a designer of the Monroe County flag; and a member and Lay Leader of the Hannibal United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Lively Sawyers, and a granddaughter, Cody Michelle Stoneking.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ritchie Sawyers; a son, Chris Sawyers of Hannibal; a daughter, Denise (Todd) Stoneking of Antioch, Ohio; his father, Robert N. Sawyers of Powhatan Pt., Ohio; three brothers, Ronald (Carol Judy) Lanch of Moundsville, WV, James (Rose) Sawyers of Westerville, Ohio and Robert E. (Iolene) Sawyers of Woodsfield, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Sean Sawyers, Donovan Sawyers, Shelby Sawyers and Tanner Stoneking.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 1-4 and 6-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Hannibal U.M. Church, 52732 SR 536, Hannibal, with Rev. Jerry Ernst and Pastor Wendy Erb officiating.

Interment in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal.

       Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe County Relay for Life, c/o Dennis' Menaces "American Cancer Society", P.O. Box 208, Hannibal, OH 43931.

 

Trigg, Terry Lynn Trigg

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 29, 2008

    TRIGG, Terry Lynn "Herk," 59, of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at his home. He was born in Bellaire, a son of H. Eileen "Molly" McGee Trigg and the late William M. "Skip" Trigg.

    Terry was a former coal miner; a Methodist; Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Powhatan American Legion Saner Post 228.     Surviving in addition to his mother of Armstrongs Mills;, are his children, Veronica (Rick) Groves of Woodsfield and Terry Lynn Roth of Dothan, Ala.; two brothers, Barry Lee Trigg and James W. "Jim" (Teresa) Trigg of Armstrongs Mills; grandchildren, Wyatt and Ethan Groves, and Austin Lail.

    Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Lucarelli officiating.

    Burial follows in Armstrongs Cemetery.

    Military graveside honors will be provided by Powhatan American Legion Saner Post 228.

    Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Powhatan American Legion, or the American Cancer Society.

 

Brown, Margaret Helena Brown nee Ensinger

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, May 27, 2008

    BROWN, Margaret Helena, 90, formerly of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry,

 Ohio, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in East Ohio Regional Long Term Care.

    She was born in Duffy, Ohio on May 28, 1917, she was the daughter of the

 late Charles C. and Bertha M. (Huffman) Ensinger.

    She was a retired employee of the former Bell Telephone Co. of

 Steubenville, Ohio and also the former Blaw-Knox Co. of Martins Ferry.

    She was a member of the Elm Grove Church of Christ, Wheeling, W.Va.

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

 Clyde L. Brown; son, Robert K. Ensinger; grandson, Timothy Brown; sister,

 Eleanor Moser; and two brothers, William H. and Paul R. Ensinger.

    She is survived by son, Brent C. Brown, Piedmont, Ohio; brother, Charles

 C. (Helen) Ensinger, Sardis, Ohio; two sisters, Shirley A. Sall, Vienna,

 W.Va. and Janet D. (Frank) Tice, Woodsfield, Ohio; two grandsons, Robert

 Ensinger, Columbus, Ohio and Joseph Brown, Martins Ferry; two

 granddaughters, Bridget Butler, Paden City, W.Va. and Ellen Cordova,

 Pueblo, Colo. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

   Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover

 Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Wednesday 6-8:30

 p.m. and Thursday May 29, 2008 from 11 a.m until time of service at 1

 p.m., with Evangelist Ron Stullenbarger officiating.

   Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

   Memorial contributions may be made to E.O.R.H. Building Fund, 90 N. 4th

 Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book online at  www.kellerfuneralhome.com

 

Buck, Cleo Buck

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 3, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - Cleo Buck, 62, of New Matamoras died Saturday (May 31, 2008) at the Arbors at Marietta.

He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Ritchie County, W.Va., a son of the late

Ellsworth Sr. and Ella Arthur Buck.

Cleo was a 1965 graduate of the former Skyview High School, Stafford, Ohio, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was an active member of the Mount Hope Freewill Baptist Church in

Marr, Ohio, a life member of both the V.F.W. Post 5108 of Marietta and the

Disabled American Veterans. He was retired from the former American Cyanamid plant in Marietta after 25 years of service

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Cox Buck; two sons, Brian Buck and his

wife, Tracy, and Donald Buck; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Katelyn Buck

all of New Matamoras, Ohio; one brother, Roger Buck and his wife, Emma, of

Graysville, Ohio; sisters, Gladys Carpenter and her husband, Creole, of

Marietta, Edith Kiggins of New Matamoras, Geneva Kiggans and her husband,

Warren, of New Matamoras, Carol Ann Joy of St. Marys, W.Va., and Joanne

Myers and her husband, George, of Sitka, Ohio; several nieces and nephews;

and three close friends, Lonnie, Leota, and Jody Beaver.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Ivan

Buck, Gerald Buck, Ellsworth Buck Jr., and James L. Buck; and three sisters,

Karen Danku, Freda Wolfe, and Dorothy McElfresh.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Maple Lane Freewill Baptist

Church, Hebron, W.Va., with Pastors Rex Cox and Tom Blake officiating.

Interment will be in the Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery with military graveside

rites. Calling hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the church. An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Misel, Glenna Jean Misel nee Stewart

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, May 15, 2008

BEVERLY - Glenna Jean "Granny" Misel, 87, of Bevelry, died at 4:05 a.m.

Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at Muskingum Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation,

Beverly.

She was born May 27, 1920, in Morgan County, Ohio, a daughter of Ed Hayward and Nancy Iverne Francis Stewart.

She had worked at Fairview Manor Nursing Home in Beverly as a nurse's aid for 25 years.

She attended Beverly High School. She was a longtime member as well as the last founding member of the Stitch and Chatter Quilting Club. She was a member of the Dungannon United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, wife, and devoted mother.

On June 23, 1941, she married Clinton John Misel, who preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1993.

She is survived by three sons, Robert "Rob" Misel and wife, Debbie, of

Lowell, Joe Misel and wife, Alice, of Beverly, and Jack Misel and wife,

Debbie, of Beverly; three daughters, Frances Louise Hupp of Belpre, Jeanette

de Chantel of Titusville, Fla., and Juanita "Poke" Wilcoxen of Lowell; 15

grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Stewart and

wife, Elizabeth, of Brownsville, Ohio, and Donald Stewart of Coal Run; and

several nieces and nephews.

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

brothers, Francis, William, and Robert Stewart; and three sisters, Beulah

Stewart, DeEtte Clark, and Nina Wells.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly, with the Rev. Walter Jones officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 8 p.m. Friday.

 

Parsons, Dale Parsons  “Cowboy”

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated May 19, 2008

WHIPPLE - Dale "Cowboy" Parsons, 93, of Fording Road, Whipple, Ohio, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday (May 16, 2008) at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1914, in Calhoun County, W.Va., a son of Ira and Martha Marks Parsons. He was a laborer for the B & O Railroad for 33 years and later worked for C. H. Heist Company.

On June 10, 1989, he married Geraldine Stark, who survives with two

daughters and one son, Nancy (Gary) Stevens of Marietta, Linda (William)

Kinney of Whipple and Roule (Judy) Lowe of Marietta; and one grandson, Mike

Stevens of Marietta. Also surviving are four sisters, Mabel Chubb of

Parkersburg, Edith Brooks of Woodsfield, Goldie Britton of Macksburg and

Ernestine Browning of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by six brothers and sisters.

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

 

Blankenship, Betty Lorraine Blankenship nee Dye

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 6, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - Betty Lorraine Blankenship, 72, of New Matamoras died Wednesday (June 4, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born on May 24, 1936, in New Matamoras, the daughter of Eugene and Nancy Jane Miller Dye.

She was a member of the Harmony Hill Baptist Church in Brownsville.

On Oct. 15, 1965, she married Harold Edmund Blankenship and he preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2000.

She is survived by one sister, Dorothy (Dale) Beaver of New Matamoras and one brother, Luther Eugene (Pat) Dye of Akron, Ohio. She is also survived by one stepson, Rockaland Ray (Wanda) Miller of Whitehouse, Texas; three stepdaughters, Beatrice Hall of Tampa, Fla., Terrie Whilite of Evansville, Ind., and Penny (Tom) Miller of Evansville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Chris Edward Miller; one sister, Linda Mellinger; one stepson, Larry Blankenship; and one stepdaughter, Lana Hughs.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday (June 8) at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Pastor Eddie Garrett 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. on Saturday (June 7).

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association; and to Hospice, 210 N. Seventh St., Marietta, Ohio 45750. Send an online condolence to www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

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.

 

Lewis, Marianna K. Lewis nee Kelch

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 11, 2008

LEWIS, Marianna K., 85, of Columbus, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008, at her residence in the The Village at Westerville.

She graduated from Ohio University and worked at The Ohio State University in the Department of Education.

Marianna was a supporter of the "Save the Manatee" program through the

Columbus Zoo and was active in Curtain Players; "Stitch and Bitch" group which made blankets for HIV babies; and a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church.

 She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Lewis of Columbus; parents, Barton and Virginia Kelch of Clarington, Ohio and brother, Earl D. Kelch of Columbus.

Marianna is survived by her children, Mary L. (Tim) Durkin of Shelby, Ohio and Jane (Peter) Anton of West Lorne, Ontario; grandson, Gregory A. (Katherine) Durkin of Hoboken, NJ; two great-granddaughters, Emma and Caroline; sister-in-law, Nancy Kelch of Columbus and a niece and nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Rd., Columbus, OH 43224.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maize Manor United

Methodist Church or Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, 6505 Busch Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229.

Arrangements completed by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, Worthington, OH (614-885-4006)

 

Nau, Andrew George Nau

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 6, 2008 CALDWELL, Ohio

        Andrew George Nau, 93, of Caldwell, died Thursday (June 5, 2008) at his home with his sons at his side. Andrew was recently admitted twice to the hospital with pneumonia and hypertension, and due to his advanced age, was unable to recover. Thanks to the help of caregivers Eola, Sally and Linda, the family was able to give him the gift of staying in his own home for the past several years. Despite his dementia, the family was blessed that he could still say three simple words: I love you.

        He was born Nov. 13, 1914, at his family home in Enoch Township, Noble County, son of the late John and Philomena Rose Hupp Nau.

He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mary Burkhart Nau, who died March 22, 2006, and whom he married Sept. 19, 1939.

Mr. Nau was retired from Union Carbide, and he was a farmer.

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

He had quick and funny stories that will be missed by all of his extended family.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by a toddler son, Harry E. Nau, who died Aug. 8, 1949, of cystic fibrosis; a daughter, Theresa M. Nau Braddock, who died Sept. 15, 2005; and his siblings, Ida E. Burkhart, Therese M. Shilinski, Cora K. Meyers, Amelia P. Fogle, Edward J. Nau, and Helen A. Miller.

       Surviving are two sons, Herman (Betty) Nau of Caldwell and Carl (Bonnie)Nau of Marietta; one son-in-law, Gary Braddock of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren, Netti (David) Halsey, Renee (Mike) Hupp, Joyce Rhodes, Sheila (Bryan) Rhodes, Mike (Brandee) Nau, and Phil Braddock (Monica Ware); two sisters-in-law, Marie Burkhart Miller of Temperanceville and Marj Badurina Burkhart of Columbus; one brother-in-law, Herman Burkhart of Woodsfield; and 10 great-grandchildren, including Elisa Marie Halsey, who shares his birthday.    Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today (June 6, 2008) at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East St., Caldwell, where a Christian Scripture service will be observed at 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (June 7) at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caldwell, with Father Wayne Morris as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Caldwell. An online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com

 

Payne, Ruth Maxine Payne nee Peters

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 5, 2008

RINARD MILLS - Ruth Maxine Payne, 73, of Tice Run Road, Rinard Mills, died Tuesday (June 3, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 18, 1934, at Iaeger, W.Va., the daughter of Daniel and Patty Blankenship Peters.

She was a member of the Muskingum Valley Baptist Church for 40 years where she served as song leader and was president of the church mission society for 40 years. She had served as the secretary of the Ludlow Community Club and was a volunteer at the Marietta Memorial Hospice Bereavement Council Center. She was a freelance writer for the Iaeger Industrial News and for The Marietta Times. She was the author of three books and was a passionate reader and collector of Depression glass. She taught classes on wild plant and berry foods for the Youth Conservation Corps and McDowell County Extension service. She started the Ludlow 4-H Club and served as the adviser for 25 years. She will be missed as a leader in the community.

She was also a mentor to her nephews and nieces, and an honorary mother to her sister-in-law, Maybell Browne, and to her nephew, Danny Thompson, whom she warmly welcomed into her home.

On April 1, 1950, she married Noah Edward Payne, and he survives with one son, Danny (Janet) Thompson of Newport. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Julie Phillips (Wasim) Nasif of Columbus, Ohio, Danny Thompson, Deborah Temesvary, and Beth Ann Showalter; one niece, Geneva Sue (Charles) Pyle of Hoxie, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Maybell (Bill) Browne of New Matamoras; and a brother-in-law, Elmer (Frieda) Payne of Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue Payne, on Jan. 10, 2006; a granddaughter, Amy Carolyn Phillips; four brothers, Carl, Clyde, Clifford, and Freelin Peters; and three sisters, Lucy Clary, Ann Rupee, and Pearl Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Muskingum Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Shawver and the Rev. Ivan Smitley officiating. Burial will be in the Muskingum Valley Baptist Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Online condolences may be made at www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Platz, Randy Allen Platz

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

Randy Allen Platz, age 48 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday June 8, 2008 at his home. He was born November 19, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio a son of Margaret & Robert Platz of Crossville, Tennessee and Kathleen Smith of Woodsfield.

       Preceded in death by 1 brother: Joel Platz.

       He is survived by his fiancé Joyce Underwood of Woodsfield, Ohio, 7 children: Randy Platz II - Woodsfield, Ohio, Heather Platz - Woodsfield, Ohio, Hannah Platz - Woodsfield, Ohio, Rachel Platz - Woodsfield, Ohio, Brandyze Norman, Carley Platz, Kathy Platz, Brothers and Sister: Bonnie Platz, Tammy Platz, Gary Platz, Alan Cruse - New Martinsville, W. Va., Kathy Coffey - Woodsfield, Ohio.    

Burial at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Taylor, Kenneth Frederick Taylor

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 2, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - Kenneth Fredrick Taylor, 93, of New Matamoras died at his home Saturday (May 31, 2008). He was born Oct. 7, 1914, in New Matamoras, the son of Henry F. and Lois McMasters Taylor.

He was a Baptist by faith. He had been employed by Ormet Corporation at Hannibal for 20 years where he was a fork lift operator. He was a graduate of Matamoras High School.  

On March 25, 1938, he married Ethel Teeman, and she survives with four sons, Paul (Norma) Beaver, Kenneth (Karen) Taylor, Louie (Teena) Taylor and Rick (Sandy) Taylor, all of New Matamoras; and three daughters, Leota Brock and Mary (Frank) Bechtold, both of New Matamoras, and Shirley (Larry) Moffo of Rayland, Ohio.

Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Richard S. Danver of New Matamoras. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, George Gale Beaver and Frederick Wayne "Butch" Taylor; and one daughter, Diane Taylor.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with Karl Bender officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Online condolences may be made at www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com

 

Tomlin, Clanton Wayne Tomlin

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 15, 2008

Clanton (Tommy) Wayne Tomlin, age 94 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Saturday June 14, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 2, 1914 in Pinckard Dale County Alabama a son of the late John Wayne Tomlin and Jewell Standifer Tomlin.

 He was retired from the Ormet Consolidated and the Revere Reduction Aluminum Plants. He was a Master Mason and life member of the Florence Masonic Lodge No. 14 of Alabama.

Preceded in death by his first wife: Nancy Tomlin, one sister Juanita Rucker, 2 grandsons: Michael D. Kastrevec, and Luke Lee Arnett, 1 granddaughter: Liliana Ophea Arnett.

He is survived by his wife Hazel P. Wilson Tomlin of Woodsfield whom he married Sept. 15th. 1961. 3 sons: Charles (Mary Ann) Tomlin - Woodsfield, Ohio, Jerry W. Tomlin - Haines, Florida, Clanton W. (Tammy) Tomlin - Simpsonville, South Carolina, 5 daughters: Glenda Tomlin -Newark, Ohio, Vickie Williams - Gahanna, Ohio, Jayne (Vince) Circosta -Clarington, Ohio, Cathy (Charles) Hill - Bryant, Alabama, Bambi (Blake) Arnett - Greenville, South Carolina, 1 brother: John Tomlin - New York, 28 grandchildren, and 21 Great grandchildren.

Friends received from 5 - 9 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday June 17, 2008 with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rusty Atkinson officiating. Interment in the North View Cemetery New Martinsville, West Virginia.

 

Colvin, Wanda Colvin nee Soloninka

Grisell Online Obituaries, Bellaire, Ohio, dated, June 18, 2008

      Colvin, Wanda, age 81 of Bellaire, Ohio died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in

Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

      She was born September 12, 1926 in Bellaire, the daughter of the late,

John and Clara Powlikosky Soloninka.

      She was a retired waitress and a Catholic by faith.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,

Catherine Witenko; and a brother, Frank Soloninka.

      Survivors include her husband, F. Donald Colvin; three daughters, Lori

(Mike) Hannan of Bellaire, Valerie (Jon) Wilson of Salem, VA, and Carol

DeVendra of Bellaire; a brother, John Soloninka of Benwood, WV; and three

grandchildren, Alysha Hannan, Kaitlin Wilson and Caleb Wilson,

      Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-7pm at Grisell Funeral

Home, 400 33rd Street, Bellaire where funeral services will be held Friday

at 10am with Rev. Donald Cordery officiating.

      Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

 

Donnelly, Thomas F. Donnelly

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

DONNELLY, Thomas F., 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Bethesda,

Ohio, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his home.

He was born February 11, 1927, in Detroit, Mich., a son of the late Thomas

and Marie Brunette Donnelly.

Tom was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloys of Clarington, Ohio; a member of the Bethesda Church of the Nazarene; and served his Country in the US Navy

during WWII.

Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Clara Jordan Donnelly; daughters,

Mary S. Donnelly and Carol A. Donnelly both of St. Clairsville; a sister,

Barbara (Ralph) Harris of Houghton Lake, Mich.

Friends will be received Monday from 6-8 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio, where services will be held

Tuesday, 11 a.m., with the Rev. William Graham officiating.

Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars will have Military Honors Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.

 

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

 

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.

 

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 granddaugh

ter, 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

 

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.

 

Mann, Floyd E. Mann

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 23, 2008

Floyd E. Mann, 85, of 207 Oaklawn Ave., Woodsfield, Ohio died Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, West Virginia.

He was born at Malaga, Ohio on June 4, 1923 a son of the late Ross E. and

Anna O. Goodwin Mann.

Floyd was a retired farmer, oil field worker, water well driller and

insurance agent; attended the First Christian Church at Beallsville, Ohio,

was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II and President of the Bush Cemetery

Association, Malaga, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy E.

Mann; a great granddaughter, Callie Mann; two brothers-in-law, Ed and Gene

Randall.

Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Randall Mann whom he married on January 30, 1977; two daughters: Penny M. Baxter of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Nancy J. (Robert) Galasso of Georgetown, Kentucky; one son: Richard A. (Rosemary)

Mann of Barnesville, Ohio; one step-son: Larry T. (Carol) Groves of Malaga,

Ohio; three brothers-in-law: Jack (Inga) Randall of Elizabethtown, Kentucky,

Rex (Elaine) Randall of Laings, Ohio and Tom Randall of Somerton, Ohio; one

sister-in-law: Louise Randall of Bridgeport, Ohio; seven grandchildren; nine

great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West,

Woodsfield, Ohio from to 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 where

funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 with

Pastor Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery,

Woodsfield, Ohio with military graveside services.

 

Mehler, Margaret Alice Mehler

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 2008

Margaret Alice Mehler, 60, of 219 Berkley Drive, Woodsfield, Ohio died

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West

Virginia. She was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on February 23, 1948 a daughter of the late Francis and Josephine Hughes Mehler.

She was a cook at the Hometown Restaurant, Woodsfield, Ohio and was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary

Greer and one brother, Bernard Mehler.

Surviving are one son: Mark (Melissa) Brown of Woodsfield, Ohio; two

daughers: Tina Mehler and Lisa Mehler both of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother:

Harry (Doris) Mehler of Woodsfield, Ohio; one sister: Virginia (Robert)

Boughter of Ashland, Ohio; five grandchildren: Kurtis Armstrong, Haley

Brown, Alexis Brown, Melissa Mehler and Shawn Mehler.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the

family. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West,

Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Spires, Travis E. Spires

Watters Online Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 24, 2008

    Travis E. Spires, 29, of 48714 Glady Road, Summerfield, Ohio died

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center,

Cambridge, Ohio.

    He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 30, 1979 a son of Mike and Judy

McElfresh Spires of Summerfield, Ohio.

    He was a rig hand and oil field worker. He enjoyed Harley Davidson

motorcycles.

    Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Tyler Hannum Spires

whom he married on November 2, 2006; two daughters: Ashley Spires of

Whigville, Ohio and Olivia Spires of the home; one son: Bryce Hannum of the

home; two brothers: Tony (Angel) Spires of Byesville, Ohio and Jerry (Missy)

Spires of Marango, Ohio; maternal grandmother: Bonnie McElfresh of

Summerfield, Ohio; paternal grandmother: Florence Irene Okey of Summerfield,

Ohio; four nieces: Samantha Spires, Anna Spires, Britany Spires and Cheryl

Spires; one nephew: Anthony "Bubbie" Spires; several aunts, uncles and

cousins.

    He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Donald McElfresh and

paternal grandfather, Bernard Okey.

    Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main

Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 where

funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 with

Pastor Nate Gibbons officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery,

Summerfield, Ohio.   

 

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

 

Riggs, George H. Riggs

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 27, 2008

NEW MATAMORAS - George H. Riggs, 85, of New Matamoras, Ohio, died Thursday (June 26, 2008).

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Yost Riggs; two sons, Joe Riggs and his

wife, Nancy, of Marietta, and Roger Riggs and his wife, Susie, of

Lucasville, Ohio; one grandson, Michael Riggs of London, Ohio; and one

sister, Addie Fields of Fleming, Ohio.

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

Riggs.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St.

Marys, W.Va. Interment will be in the German Cemetery, Washington County,

Ohio. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. An online

guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com

 

Seckman, Allie Mae Seckman nee Slonaker

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, June 2, 2008

ROSEVILLE - Allie Mae Seckman, 27, of Roseville, Ohio, formerly of New

Matamoras, Ohio, died Friday (May 30, 2008) at her residence.

She was born Jan. 24, 1981, in Marietta, a daughter of Franklin and Tonya

Hendershot Slonaker of New Matamoras, Ohio. She was a member of the Church

of God of New Matamoras, Ohio, where she had taught Sunday school. She was a 1999 graduate of Frontier High School, was a member of the Matamoras Fire

Department Auxiliary, and was active with the Roseville Youth League.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael V.

Seckman; three children, LaTisha Seckman, Chelsie Seckman, and Hayley

Seckman at home; three brothers, Jason Slonaker of Carrollton, Ohio, and

Michael Slonaker and Charlie Slonaker, both of New Matamoras, Ohio; a

sister, Linda Leasure of New Matamoras, Ohio; two half brothers, Jessie

Newlen and Jeremy Newlen, both of Barnesville, Ohio; and nine nieces and

nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Willard and Allie

Slonaker. She was expecting her fourth child, who died with her, Michael

Nathan James Seckman.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St.

Marys, W.Va., with Pastor Gary Combs officiating. Interment will be in the

Grandview Cemetery, Grandview Township, Ohio. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

 

Tomlinson, Paul Clinton Tomlinson

Toothman Obituaries, Jacobsburg, Ohio, dated, June 27, 2008

Tomlinson, Paul Clinton "Schnoz", 91 of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio died

Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Wheeling Hospital.

He was born at Jerusalem, Ohio on March 5, 1917 a son of the late Harry and Luanna "Tene" Crum Tomlinson.

Schnoz was a retired employee of the former North American Coal #3 Mine and was a member of the True Sportsman's Club at Jacobsburg.

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

and Edison Tomlinson and sister Betty Pollock.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marjorie "Pudge" Thomas Tomlinson; his children, Diddy (Ralph) DeLaney of Centerville; Sonny (Pat) Tomlinson and Danny "Snooks" Tomlinson all of Powhatan Point and Debbie (Kenny) Holt of Armstrongs Mills; sisters, Irma Perkins of Glen Dale, Helen Planey of Bellaire and Bonnie Wells of Jacobsburg; 5 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, 5 great granddaughters, 3 great grandsons and 1 great great granddaughter.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. where services will be

held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Lucarelli officiating.  Burial

will follow in Armstrong Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Smith Township Volunteer Fire Dept. or Armstongs Mills United Methodist Church.

 

Young, Paul Young

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 2008

Young, Paul Edward, 76, died of cancer, Monday, June 23, 2008 at his home in Columbus. A native of Ohio, he was born in Cleveland, to Paul and Hulda

Young on March 5, 1932.

He grew up in Miltonsburg  and attended high school in Woodsfield where he met the former Barbara Allyn Traylor, whom he married on August 16, 1958. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Bret Young; daughters, Lisa Lee and Sara Young; sons-in-law, Robert Lee and Steffen Roegner; sister, Judy Young; and grandchildren, Amanda and Bo Lee.

Paul graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor in

Architecture in 1955, after which he served two years as an officer with the

Army Corps of Engineers in Newfoundland. His career also included two years

as a civilian architectural consultant for the Air Force Exchange in

Wiesbaden, Germany, and a position as a project architect with Tully and

Hobbs in Columbus. While practicing architecture in Columbus, he was also an

adjunct faculty member at Ohio State's School of Architecture, an experience

which led to his decision to devote his career to teaching. He went on to

recieve his Masters in Architecture from the University of Illinois,

Champaign-Urbana in 1966.

He taught at the University of Illinois and Ohio University, where he served

as Acting Director of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning,

before accepting a position at Ohio State in 1969. He was chairman of the

Department of Architecture at The Ohio State University from 1970 to 1978

and full professor at The Ohio State University Knowlton School of

Architecture until his retirement in 2002. The Distinguished Faculty Service

Award from the Knowlton School of Architecture in 1997 and the Distinguished

Service Award from Ohio State in 2007 recognized his devotion to his

students, his passion for teaching, and his unfailing commitment to the

school of architecture and the university. Professor Young's dedicated and

inspirational service in coordinating the Campus Master Plan continues to

influence the university's built environment and through it the academic

mission of The Ohio State University.

Memorial services will be held in Woodsfield, OH at the Bauer and Turner

Funeral Home on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. and in Columbus at

Northwest Christian Church, 1340 Fishinger Road, on Saturday, July 12, 2008

at 1 p.m. A reception will follow each service. In Lieu of flowers,

contributions may be made to the Paul E. Young Scholarship Fund, c/o Doug

Sershen, The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture, 275

West Woodruff Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210.

 

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] .

 

Lang, Phillip Eugene Lang

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, July 2, 2008

LANG, Phillip Eugene, 71, formerly of Barnesville, Ohio, died Friday, June

20, 2008, in Florida.

He was born March 13, 1937, in Indiana, Pa., son of the late George W. Lang and Dora E. Hinton.

Mr. Lang was a retired employee of Barnesville Hospital; and was a retired

foster parent.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Lang of Barnesville; children, Phyllis

Lang, Phillip Lang, Jr., and Cheryl Lang all of Indiana, Pa., Carol Jones of

Graysville, Ohio, Kathy Bish and Kenny Bish of Indiana, Pa.; brother, George

(Sue) Lang Jr. of Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Clarissa (Bob) Harsh of Florida

and Bonnie Wesselmann of California; and several foster children,

grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Batesville Cemetery, Sunday, July 6,

2008, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jack Palmer officiating.

The Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street,

Barnesville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences online at www.campbellplumlymilburnfuneralhome.com

 

Mullett, Sherman Mullett

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, June 30, 2008

MULLETT, Sherman E., 62, of Hillsboro, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, June 27, 2008, in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus,

Ohio.

Sherm was born June 29, 1945, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Glenn and

Alberta Palmer Mullett.

Sherm was a valuable asset with Person to Person Ministries, where he served to spread the Gospel of Christ and Salvation. He was a faithful member of

the Church of Christ; 2Timothy 4:6-8.

He will be reunited with his wife, Peggy, who went to be with her Jesus last

October.

Surviving are two sons, Shannon Mullett and Matthew Mullett and his wife,

Terriann; one granddaughter, Haley Mullett; twin sisters, Marlene (Mike)

Fuchs and Marsha (Steve) Fuchs; and a brother, William Mullett, Sr.

Visitation will be Monday, from 7-9 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home,

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

Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Person to Person Ministries (www.p

2pm.org). Offer online condolences at www.harperfh.net

 

Burkhart, Charles Raymomd Burkhart  "Ray"

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 9, 2008

WORTHINGTON - Charles Raymond "Ray" Burkhart, age 80, of Worthington, Ohio, and Sarasota, Fla., passed peacefully to his eternal home to live with our Lord and Savior on Sunday (July 6, 2008).

Ray's love of life, people and humor was with him till the end. Ray was born in Harriettsville, Noble County, Ohio, on Nov. 16, 1927, son of William and Ruth Burkhart, who preceded him in death, along with his wife, Jean (Smithberger) Burkhart; and sister, Goldie Wurtzbacher.

He was a graduate of Elk Rural High School, class of 1945, followed by service to his country by serving in the U.S. Navy. He attended Ohio State University and Franklin University majoring in mechanical engineering.

He married his high school sweetheart, Jean, in 1949, and they enjoyed 55 years together. Ray and Jean moved to Columbus in 1950 settling in Grandview and then Worthington in 1952.

 He worked for Johnson Controls and then in 1960 sales manager of Goodale Auto-Truck Parts Co. Inc. His hard work and ambition enabled him to purchase Goodale in 1974 and involve his family in the business. He took great honor in the privilege of employing many wonderful people over the years and deeply appreciated all their efforts and dedication.

 Ray's involvement in the Masonic Fraternity included being a 50 year member and past master of Masterton Lodge 429 F & AM, Lebanon, Ohio, and a plural member and past master of New England Lodge 4 F & AM, Worthington, Ohio. He was also a 50-year member of the 32 Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus; a 50-year member and past high priest of Horace W. Wright Chapter 226 R.A.M., Zabud Council 99 R.& S.M. and Mount Vernon Commandery 1 Knights Templar. He was also a 50 year member of Aladdin Shriners and was a charter member of the Shrine's Past Masters Unit; past president of the Worthington Shrine Club, and a member Achbar Grotto. Ray was also a two time past patron of Worthington Chapter 287 Order of the Eastern Star and also served as worthy grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio Eastern Star in 1996. He was a past president of the National Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association and past president of the Automotive Booster B-32, past president of Colonial Hills Civic Association, and served on the board of North Community Lutheran Church where he had been a member for over 50 years and most recently a member at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Fla.

He took great pride in his family, in being an American, and his service to the world in which he lived. His positive attitude and strong sense of commitment will always be remembered.

He truly was part of the "Greatest Generation" and will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially his dear friend, Lynn Porter of Venice, Fla., and family: daughters, Debbie (Tom) Comer, Darla (Jeff) Bohenko of Worthington; sons, David (Theresa) Burkhart of Powell, and Doug (Terre) Burkhart of Dublin; grandchildren, Jason and Nick (Ashley) Comer, Taylor, Marshal, Ian, Goldie, Mackenzie, Colleen and Andrew Burkhart; brother, Bill (Debbie) Burkhart of Lowell, Ohio; sister, Shirley (Vernon) Thomas of Lower Salem, Ohio; brother-in-law, Larry (Mary Lou) Smithberger of Marietta; sister-in-law, Katherine Smithberger of Worthington; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at All Saints Lutheran Church, 6770 N. High St., Worthington, Ohio, with the Rev. Richard Wilson, PGM, PGP, of Jerusalem, Ohio, and the Rev. Bonnie Gerber of All Saints Church officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Worthington. The family will welcome friends from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio 43085, and for one hour prior to the service at the church. A Masonic service will begin at 8:30 p.m. Thursday followed by an Eastern Star service.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to the Ohio Eastern Star Home, 1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607-1460.

 

Castello, Marjorie Olive Castello nee Kurtz

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

CASTELLO, Marjorie Olive, 54, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Barnesville Hospital.

She was born March 29, 1954 in Belmont County, a daughter of the late Theodore and Shirley Morris Kurtz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Kurtz.

Surviving are her husband, David Castello; a daughter, Angela (Jeromy) Smith of Fresno, Ohio; a son, Curtis (Lila) Fansler of Zanesville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mikala, Gabriel, Keegan, and Carson; sisters, Phyllis (Dean) Dingus, Linda (Jerry) Wickes, Helen (Barry) Nelms, Minnie (Charles) Saffell; and brothers, John (Linda) Kurtz, Bill (Linda) Kurtz, Donald (Sharon) Kurtz, and Jim (Sue) Kurtz.

Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main Street, Bethesda, where services will be held Saturday 11 a.m.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Mallett, Bernard E. Mallett

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 4, 2008

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Bernard E. Mallett of Anaheim passed away peacefully Tuesday (July 1, 2008) in the home that he built in Anaheim surrounded by his family.

Bernard was pre-deceased by his wife, Janette; wife, Traude; and daughter, Doris.

He is survived by his sister, Dorothy (Pete) Ciesielczyk of Canton, Ohio; his loving wife, Rosemarie; sons, Michael (Anya), and Thomas (Maria); stepsons, Edward and Henry (Dallas); daughters, Judy (Jack) and Susan; stepdaughter, Sylvia (Tom); grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeff, Shannon, Derek, Daniel, Stephanie, Jacqueline, Olya, Ralph, Buddy and Rose; and

stepgrandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Edward, and Christopher. He is also

survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

Bernard always loved his many nieces, nephews, his brother-in-law, Bob, and cousins in Marietta and Woodsfield, Ohio.

Born near Lewisville, Ohio, in 1922, Bernard served during World War II in the Navy. He moved to southern California in 1947 and began a long career in the building trades, with Klein Construction. Bernard loved his family, friends, relished good food, and loved to travel. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Masons, and of the Sutherland Methodist Church. He will be greatly missed.

 

Riggs, Dorothy E. Riggs nee Yost

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 4, 2008

    NEW MATAMORAS - Dorothy E. Riggs, 85, of New Matamoras, Ohio, died  Wednesday (July 2, 2008).

    She is survived by two sons, Joe Riggs and his wife, Nancy, of Marietta,

and Roger Riggs and his wife, Susie, of Lucasville, Ohio; one grandson,

Michael Riggs of London, Ohio; two sisters, Sue Rechsteiner and her husband, Bob of Columbus, Ohio, and Donna Booth and her husband, Dean, of Newport, Ohio; one brother, Harry Yost Jr. of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

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

George H. Riggs on June 26, 2008; two sisters, Bernice Hoff and Betty

Murphy; and one brother, Millard Yost.

    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral Home,

St. Marys, W.Va. Interment will be in the German Cemetery, Washington

County, Ohio. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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

 

Seidler, Ronald D. Seidler

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 2008

Ronald J. Seidler age 80, of Beallsville, Ohio died Thursday July 10, 2008 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 14, 1927 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho a son of the late Freeman & Lois Seidler.

He was retired from Conalco Aluminum with a total of 38 years of service as a General Foreman and Area Technician Representative. He was a member of the Coast Guard from 1945 - 1947, Member of the Woodsfield Volunteer Fire Dept., and had been a member of Woodsfield Jaycees. He was instrumental in building the Monroe Municipal Pool. Ronald was an avid Golfer, member of the Switzerland of Ohio Country Club & was a talented Woodworker.

Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Rodney Seidler his twin brother, and Lester Keller.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Nerine Peringer Seidler - Beallsville, Ohio, 3 sons: Jeff (Jo Ellen) Seidler - Woodsfield, Ohio, Greg (Vicky) Seidler - Ramona, California, Dr. Jay (Sally) Seidler - Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 daughter: Rhonda (Chip) Jones - Dublin, Ohio, 1 brother: Ed Olsen - Alaska, 2 sisters: Christine Hammond - Seattle, Washington, Leota Gilbert - Seattle, Washington, 4 Grandsons: Joe, Jim, Jason & Jordan Seidler 1Great

Granddaughter: Madison Seidler.

Friends will be received from (2-9) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday July 14, 2008 with Keith Jones officiating.

 Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Online

condolences can be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com.

 

VanFosson, N. Wilma VanFosson nee Bonar

McVay-Perkins, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, July 8, 2008

N. Wilma VanFosson, age 93, of Harriettsville, Ohio, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at her home. She was born April 22, 1915, near Harriettsville,

daughter of the late Clarence and Hattie Hardesty Bonar.

She was employed by American Bisque Pottery in Williamstown, West Virginia, for over 30 years.

She was a member of the Lower Salem United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women, and she enjoyed collecting pigs.     

          In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter,

Geneva Walters; and one sister, Helen Wilson.

          Surviving are one son, Bill G. (Benita) Walters of Leesburg, Florida; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one

niece, and one nephew.

          Friends may call Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at

McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral

service will be held Thursday, July 10th at 1PM. Burial will follow at

Stafford Cemetery.

 

Bennington, Barbara Jean Bennington nee Fankhauser

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, July 20, 2008

Bennington, Barbara Jean, age 65 of Sycamore St. Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at home. She was born February 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Russell and Edna Smith Fankhauser.

She was a former cook at Ormet Aluminum in Hannibal, Ohio, an organist at the Methodist church, and a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Powhatan Point.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Charles Folden, her 2nd husband, Hewing Bennington, a son, Shawn Folden and a great-granddaughter, Makayla Marie Folden.

Survivors include two sons, Steve (Connie) Folden of Powhatan Point, and Scott (Christina) Folden of Jacobsburg, OH, seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm and on Tuesday from noon until the time of service at 2:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

 

Bilyeu, Mark A. Bilyeu

Harper Online Obituaries, Beallsville, Ohio, dated, July 14, 2008

Mark A.  Bilyeu, 30, of West Alexandria, Ohio, formerly of Jerusalem, died Sunday morning. July 13, 2008 near Camden, Ohio as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born April 5, 1978 in Wheeling, WV.

 He was a correctional officer at the Lebanon Correctional Institution in Lebanon, Ohio; a US Marine Corps veteran and he was presently a member of the Army National Guard. 

Mark was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Thomas.  Surviving are his parents, Joy and James Yontz of Jerusalem and

Dave Bilyeu of Sardis; his brother, Scott Bilyeu; sister, Ashley (Bryan)

Bush; two nieces, Allison and Isabella, all of Jerusalem; his grandparents,

Phyllis Thomas and Harold and Lela Bilyeu, all of Beallsville and Raphael

and Rita Yontz of Jerusalem; his girlfriend, Amanda Bare of West Alexandria.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 15th from 5 PM to 9 PM  at the Harper Funeral Home and from 9 AM until the time of the service at  11 AM

Wednesday, July 16th with Jeff Rich officiating.  Interment will follow in

Beallsville Cemetery with full military honors.

 

Byers, Wanda J. Byers nee Frobish

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 16, 2008

Wanda Jeanette Byers went home to be with our Lord July 15, 2008 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center Wheeling, WV. She was born July 27, 1921 in Monroe County Ohio to Joseph and Estella Rosenlieb Frobish.

 She was a member of St. Paul's Church, Trail Run and a retired employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation.

In Addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her

husband Harold Ray Byers (1974) whom she married October 19, 1941 and her dear sister Beulah Byers in 2002. She is survived by 5 children Bonnie

(William) Parsons of Sardis, OH; Jim (Vicky) Byers of Sardis, OH; Debbie

(Tom Jr) Dye of Sardis, OH; Danny Byers of Powhatan, VA; and Marcia

(Stanley) Stalder of Sardis, OH. 10 Grandchildren: Debby (Chuck) Harman of Sarasota, FL; Heather (T.J.) Gaffney of Port Huron, MI; Bradley (Maggie) Parsons of Columbus, OH; Tonya (Matt) Adkins of Fresno, OH; Steven (Julie) Byers of Fort Myers, FL; Stacy (Kim) Dye of Clarington, OH; Christopher (Deanna) Simon of Sardis, OH; Emily Byers of Richmond, VA; Eric Byers of Powhatan, VA; Erin Byers of Powhatan, VA. 10 Great Grandchildren: Ronnie (Heather) Harman of Sardis, OH; T.W. Gaffney and Phoebe Gaffney of Port Huron, MI; Zade Adkins of Fresno, OH; Avery Byers of Fort Myers, FL; Justin Dye, Kelsey Duke, and D.J. Duke of Clarington, OH; Jeremy (Melissa) Dye Sardis, OH; and Cody Simon of Sardis, OH. 4 Great, Great Grandchildren: Karah Harman and Madison Harman of Sardis, OH; and Carlee Dye and Brandon Dye of Sardis, OH. All of whom she loved very much.

 Friends received from 2 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 19, 2008. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Online condolences can be expressed at www.bauerturner.com.

 

Carter, William F. Carter

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 13, 2008

William F. Carter, age 73, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Sunday July 13, 2008 at his home. He was born in Grantsville, West Virginia May 29, 1935 a son of the late George Carter and Mabel Kelley Carter.

 He was a retired construction engineer with Raytheon Corporation, a U. S. Air Force Veteran serving during Korea and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife: Willa M. Carter of Woodsfield, Ohio, 4 Children: Linda L. (Sherwood) Zern - St. Cloud, Florida, William F. (Paula) Carter II - Germany Ilaina K. Carter - Woodsfield, Ohio. Roena Solai - Woodsfield, Ohio, 9 Grandchildren: Aric S. Zern, Heather

B.(Phillip) Stahle, Maren Zern, Adam (Sarah) Zern, Alexander and Daniel

Carter, Brittany Tuckfield, John Paul Carter, and Shannon Russell, 7 Great

Grandchildren, 1 Sister: Donna Starcher - Spencer, West Virginia, 2

Brothers: David Carter - Spencer, West Virginia, Danny Carter- Beallsville,

Ohio.

There will be no visitation. Interment at the convenience of the

family.

 Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Dick, Ralph Junior Dick

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 21, 2008

WILLIAMSTOWN - Ralph Junior Dick, 81, of Poplar Avenue, Williamstown, died Sunday morning (July 20, 2008) at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Williamstown to Ralph James and Exie Witt Dick.

He had worked as a route salesman for Broughton Dairy for 38 years, retiring in 1987. Ralph also had been a contractor, doing siding and painting. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Ralph was one of the two surviving charter members of the American Legion Post 159 of Williamstown.

He had attended the Norwood Methodist Church, and currently the First United Methodist Church in Williamstown. He loved spending time with family, cooking, making candy, and working in flowers. He enjoyed talking with neighbors and friends and exchanging stories of childhood. Ralph had many enjoyable days on his patio.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Williams Dick; they were married Dec. 16, 1967. He is also survived by their children, Amanda Spencer (Jim) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Amber Campbell (Jeremy) of Middletown, Ohio, and Adam Banks (Cheryl) of Beavertown, Ohio; his first wife, Marilyn Ewing of Beverly, Ohio, and their children, JoAnne DeEmilia (Frank) of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Terry Amos of New Matamoras, Ohio, Valerie Schmidt (Trent) of Newport, Ohio, Louise Holland (Everett) of Marietta and D. Carlton Dick of Parkersburg, and Nancy Dick, of Marietta; 30 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Adele Ferguson of Parkersburg, Mary Francis Haddix (Ted) of Palm Harbor, Fla., James Thomas Dick of Napa, Calif., and Verderdeine Singer (Otmer) of Clarksville, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jackulene Dick; two

brothers, Lester and Robert Dick; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Dr. Steve Gedon officiating. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, with full military rites observed.

Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown.

Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their web site, www.cawleyandpeoples.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.

 

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.

 

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. She 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.

 

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.

 

Lynn, Eleanor “Elly Mae” Lynn nee Workman

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

Eleanor "Elly Mae" Lynn of Barnesville, Ohio, died Thursday July 17, 2008 at Wheeling Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elmer N. and Mary Alice (Rankin) Workman. She was a retired CNA at Heartland Nursing Home in Lansing, Oh.

 A member of the Mt. Olivett United Methodist Church and Past

President of the Eagles Auxillary of Barnesville.

In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Thomas Lynn, a son Thomas A. Lynn and a son-in-law Danny Anderson.

Surviving are 3 sons; David of Cleveland, Randall D. of Miltonsburg and John C. (Cindy) Lynn of Barnesville. 4 daughters; Rebecca (Dennis) Thompson of Barnesville, Deborah (Rolland) Drake of Zanesville, Catherine (Gary) Leasure of Summerfield ands Joan Anderson of Barnesville. A brother Donald (Rita) Workman of Hendrysburg. Many loving Grandchildren, Great Grandchidren, Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 and Saturday from 11am until time of service at 1pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial follows in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. Eagles Auxillary Service Friday 6:45pm at the Funeral Home.

 

Schehl, Mildred C. Schehl nee Warner

Watters Online Obituaries, Summerfield, Ohio, dated, July 14, 2008

Mildred C. Schehl, 91, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio, (formerly of Carlisle, Ohio) died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the nursing home. She was born near Carlisle, Ohio on March 13, 1917 a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Sorg Warner.

Mildred was a former employee of the Timken Roller Bearing Company, Canton, Ohio and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio where she was also a member of the Catholic Women's Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Schehl on January 1, 1965 and a brother, Harold Warner.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends will be received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, 202 Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 with vigil services at 8:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hamm as the celebrant.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, Ohio.

 

Wright, Bernard “Bernie” Wright

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, July 14, 2008

BEVERLY - Bernard "Bernie" Wright Jr., 81, of Jennison Street, Beverly, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday (July 12, 2008) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 3, 1927, in New Matamoras, a son of Bernard Wright and Evelyn Barnhart Wright Danver.

He graduated from Clarington High School in 1945. He graduated from Marietta College in education and received his master's degree from Ohio University in administration. He had taught and coached basketball, baseball and track at Salem Liberty High School and had taught and coached football, basketball, and baseball at Shenandoah High School. He retired from Fort Frye High School after 34 years as a teacher and administrator. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe as a staff sergeant. He was a Methodist by faith. He was a member of American Legion Post 8888, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4713, Muskingum Valley Historical Society, Ohio retired teachers, and the Masonic Lodge at New Matamoras.

He is survived by his wife, Marty Snyder Wright, whom he married in 1954; three daughters, Debbie Wright of Belpre, Denise Evans of Cincinnati, and Diane Hill and husband, Jim, of Okinawa, Japan; and three grandchildren, Kayla Evans, and Allie and Nick Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the fmaily.[sic-family]

Donations may be made to the Fort Frye Athletic Boosters, Fort Frye High School, in care of Dennis Bahen, P.O. Box 1089, 418 Fifth St., Beverly, Ohio 45715.

McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly, was in charge of arrangements.

 

Boston, Frederick H. Boston

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, July 27, 2008

Boston, Frederick H. age 76, of Hannibal, OH. died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born August 12, 1931 in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Neville Victor and Edna Opal Wilt Boston.

He was a graduate of Hannibal High School and an active member in the Hannibal Alumni. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953. He attended Ohio University from 1954 - 1958. His formal education included Purdue University, West Virginia State College, Kansas University and Ohio

Wesleyan. He was a teacher in the Loudonville, OH School District until

1969, when he began teaching at River High School until his retirement in

1990.

He served on the board of the Monroe County Park District where some of his accomplished goals were to see a public pool in Hannibal and the establishment of Kiedaisch Point Park. He served on the Monroe County

Planning Commission and the Monroe County Improvement Corporation.

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

and Robert Boston and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Wayman.

Survivors include two brothers, Neville (Mary) Boston of Hannibal, Tom (Darlene) Boston of New Matamoras, OH, three sisters, Lucy Jamison of Concord CA, Marguerite Andersen of Hannibal, and Rosemary Boston of

Livingston, Montana, two sisters-in-law Marian Boston of Concord, CA and

Donna Boston of Columbus, OH, 21 nieces and nephews and many friends.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Township Pool at Monroe County Park District, 105 W. Court St. Woodsfield, OH 43793. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, OH. Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com

 

Crum, Walter T. Crum

McVay-Perkins Obituaries, Caldwell, Ohio, dated, July 26, 2008

Walter T. Crum, age 88, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, following a long illness. He was born February 28, 1920, in Noble County, son of the late John and Agnes Schockling Crum.

He was a World War II Army veteran, having served for two years in Germany and France in the European Theatre. He was an assistant train master in a railroad terminal office with the 79th Infantry Division

during combat, where he supervised the make up and break up of trains in a

military railroad yard and road operations, and he maintained records. After

his discharge, he returned home and assumed farming full time.

He loved fishing, trapping, and playing cards. He was a member of the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulda, and the Noble County Farm Bureau, having been named Farmer of the Year in 1971, and he was awarded the Goodyear Certificate of Merit for outstanding accomplishments in resource conservation from the Noble Soil and Water Conservation District.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Lucy Kress; and one brother, Andrew Crum.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Gerst Crum, whom he married January 27, 1951; three daughters, Sandra (Greg) George of Marietta, Diane (James) Schott of Orient, and Theresa (Kenny) Turchik of Caldwell; 8 grandchildren, Keith George, Brian George, Michael George, Shelia Radcliff, Christine Schott, Eric Schott, Jessica Turchik, and Kevin Turchik; one great-grandson, Grant Anthony Radcliff; one sister, Leona Hohman of Zanesville; one brother, Paul Crum of Woodsfield; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 2-8PM, with a Christian Scripture service to be observed at 7:30PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulda with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hamm as celebrant. A military graveside service will follow at St. Marys Parish Cemetery conducted by the Noble County Veteran Services Organization. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 43700 Fulda Road, Caldwell, Ohio, 43724.

 

Sims. James E. Sims

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 22, 2008

James E. Sims, age 90 of Woodsfield, Ohio formerly of Shadyside, Ohio died Monday July 21, 2008 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born June 3, 1918 in Shadyside, Ohio a son of the late George Ruble and Bertha Burkhart Ruble. Jim was retired from Gulf Oil Company.

He graduated from Shadyside High School, was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion Post #521 of Shadyside. Preceded in death by his wife: Maxine Mahoney Sims - 1975, brothers: Randolph, Herbert, Creed, George, and John Ruble. Sisters: Margaret Taylor and Helen Ruble.

He is survived by his loving companion: Ila Sims of Woodsfield, Ohio, Sister: Janie Popp - Shadyside, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends received from 4 -9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday July 24, 2008 with Rev. Alice Phillips officiating.

Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 4100 Central Ave., Shadyside, Ohio 43947.

 

 

 

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