She is survived by 3 sons and a daughter: C. James (Jean) Sinfield of Massillon, Charles (Janice) Sinfield of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Robert (Margaret) Cash of Massillon, Joyce (Donald) Mencer of Dover, and Myrna Sinfield a sister in law of Cambridge, eleven grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren.
Calling hours are Tuesday, 6-8 and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home with Dean Blythe officiating. Burial follows and Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com
Smith, Charles W.
Smith , Charles Wallace Charlie ,age 73, of Saint Clairsville and formerly of New Matamoras ,Ohio , died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at his home. He was born January 21, 1931 at Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late Charles Wilfred Smith and Mary Catherine Wallace Smith. He was a retired employee from Ormet Corporation; a member of New Matamoras Baptist Church; a United States Coast Guard veteran serving during the Korean War; a member of Belmont Lodge # 16 Free and Accepted Masons at Saint Clairsville; Royal and Select Masons of Ohio, Bellaire Council # 87; Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, Bellaire Chapter # 107; Knights Templar, Hope Commandery # 26 at Bridgeport; and the American Legion post # 64 at Marietta. Surviving are three daughters, Kimberly (Hal) Payne of Marietta, Ohio, Marnie (Roger) Harrell of New Lexington, Ohio and Jana (Brian) Bauman of Lexington, South Carolina; a son, John Smith of Belpre, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Tommy Barker, Meghan Barker, Andrew Harrell, Natalie Harrell, Kaylei Bauman, Michael Bauman, Katelynn Smith and Tanner T.J. Smith. Family and friends will be received on Sun day from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Saint Clairsville, where services will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004 at 1 p.m., with Reverend William Boyer officiating. Burial will follow at Powhatan Cemetery ,Powhatan Point ,Ohio .Masonic services will be held on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Full Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98 B East Cove Avenue, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003.
Smith, Mary Alice
Smith , Mary Alice , 95, of Bethesda, died Wednesday at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center . She was born September 19, 1909 in Hendrysburg, daughter of the late J.W. Maywood and Alice O'Netta (Blackburn) Major. She was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church and Bethesda- Hunter Homemakers. She taught Sunday School and was a youth group leader for many years and enjoyed quilting, crocheting and oil painting. Preceded by her husband, Reverend Francis S. Smith; two sons, Samuel and Paul Smith; two grandsons, Paul Smith Jr. and Thomas Smith; four brothers, Donald, Frank, Carl and Edison Major and two sisters, Gail Trimmer and Stella Patrick. Surviving are a son, Donald (Bev) Smith of Waite Hill, Ohio; daughter, Ruth Jarvis of Barnesville; eight grandchildren: Dolores Ann Pancio, Mary Frances Geiger, Deborah Abbott, Reverend Steven, Melissa, Mark, Matthew and Sarah Smith; 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Visitation, Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and services Saturday at 1 p.m., at Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio, with Reverend. Tom Detling officiating. Burial follows in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda. Memorial may be made to: First United Methodist Church Organ Fund.
Soles, Ruth
Soles , Ruth L. 82, of Burwood Drive, Saint Clairsville, died Friday, October 31, 2003, at Park Health Care Center in Saint Clairsville.She was born October 24, 1921, in Woodsfield . A daughter of the late Wilbur Rothacher and Martha Hamilton Rothacher. She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alston W. "Skiggs" Soles. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Lucas and her husband George of Saint Clairsville; two sisters, Rosemary Schultz and her husband Bud of New Paris, Ohio, and Dolores Horner of Saint Clairsville; grandchildren, Amy Sheppard and her husband Brian of Winston-Salem, North Carolina., and David Lawson of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; great grandchildren, Matthew and Jill Sheppard. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Saint Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Ave., Wheeling, West Virginia., 26003.
Steadman, Helen Louise
Steadman , Helen Louise , 80, of Tomlinson Run Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 at her home. She was born October 25, 1923, at Bellaire, a daughter of the late William E. and Lavon Stombaugh Sutton and stepmother Virginia Plunkett Sutton. Helen was a 1942 graduate of Bellaire High School, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Dilles Bottom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John Charles (Jack) Steadman and two sisters, Martha Rose Wiley and Dorothy Jean Liberati. Surviving are four children, Charles (Kathy) Steadman of Jacobsburg; Cheryl (James) Tippie of Goldthwaite, Texas; Sandra Wisor and Kathie (Don) Bumgardner, both of Jacobsburg; one brother, William Sutton of Bellaire; 17 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Friends may call on Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, where services will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Larry Helms officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery .Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, c/o Virginia Palmer, 51590 Pipe Creek Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933.
Thomas, Sharon Faye
Published--February 12, 2005
Thomas , Sharon Faye , 62, of Powhatan Point , died Thursday, February 10, 2005, at her home. She was born December 5, 1942, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Leslie and Trella Brooks Danford. Sharon was a retired employee of the former Powhatan Lumber Company and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Powell and Patty Vanek, and one brother, William Danford. Surviving are her husband, James F. "Pete" Thomas; four children, Tyrena (Ronald) Harrigan, Jackie (Mike) Saner, Wendy (Ike) Nelson and Kalon (Teresa) Thomas, and one brother, Jack Danford, all of Powhatan Point ; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point , on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Donald Lawson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Powhatan Cemetery at Powhatan Point . Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department , 104 Mellott Street, Powhatan Point ,Ohio 43942. Online condolences may be given to Sharon's family at www.altmeyer.com
Trimble, Harold
Trimble , Harold P. , 85, of Shadyside, Ohio died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Shadyside Care Center. He was born at Key, Ohio on November 13, 1919, a son of the late Harry and Harriett Patterson Trimble. Harold was a retired carpenter with Carpenter's Local 3 at Wheeling, a member and elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church at Key, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Powhatan Point and American Legion Post 521 at Shadyside. He also served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army Air Corps. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Abel Trimble, a brother Ralph Trimble, a sister Kay Schroeder and son-in-law, Richard Skapik. He is survived by his son Paul "Randy" Trimble of Shadyside; daughters Judith (Peter) Rumskey of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and Margaret "Peggy" Skapik of Shadyside; six grand- children and eight great grand- children. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kurt Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Tucker, Lloyd Houston
Tucker , Lloyd Houston Pug , Sr., 71 of Homko Road., Jacobsburg died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. He was born February 26, 1933 in Hometown, West Virginia. A son of the late James Arthur Tucker and Eva Bailey Tucker. He was a retired coal miner from North American Coal Company s No. 3 Mine, and a member of Church Alive in Key, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Charlotte Margaret Bailey Tucker; sisters, Annabelle Carney and Violet Bailey; grandson, Micah Shawn Tucker. Surviving are his wife, Norma Jean Palmer McGill Tucker; two sons, Rickie Lee Tucker and Lloyd Tucker, Jr. of Jacobsburg; daughter Charlotte Ann Evans of Shadyside; step daughters, Andrea Elaine McGill of Powhatan Point and Kimberly Sue Tucker of Jacobsburg; sister, Genevieve Landers of Bancroft, West Virginia.; brothers, Eldon Tucker of Bancroft, West Virginia., and Gerald Tucker of Indiana.; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Saturday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Lewis officiating. Friends then received on Monday from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Haven of Rest Cemetery in Red House, West Virginia.
Usenick, Jelena R.
Usenick , Jelena R. Usenick, 40, of North Sugar Street, Saint Clairsville, died Friday, October 24, 2003 at her home. She was born October 31, 1962 in Barnesville. A daughter of William Kopyar and Ada Arlene Truex Kopyar of Saint Clairsville. She was an employee of the Glassworks Lounge at Oglebay Park in Wheeling and a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her biological father, Charles McClelland; infant sister, Amy McClelland; and grandfather, Charles Truex. Surviving in addition to her parents, are two sons, Dylan and Gunner Usenick, both of the home; five sisters, Mrs. Floyd "Betty Rose" Shuttleworth of Wheeling, Mrs. Danny "Judy Lynn" McMillan of Uniontown, Mrs. Rich "Julie" Daley of North Canton, Billie Jo DeFelice of Saint Clairsville, and Mrs. Greg "Jennifer" Wallace of Bellaire; two brothers, Jerry L. Kopyar and his wife Cyndi of Wheeling, Florian J. Kopyar and his wife Maggie of Saint Clairsville; stepmother, Betty McClelland of Saint Clairsville; grandparents, Beulah and Delmas Gibbons of Woodsfield ; 12 nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Saint Clairsville on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held at 8 p.m., on Monday, with Everett Hutson officiating.
VanDyne, Fred D.
VanDyne , Fred D. , Sr., 91, of East Captina Highway, Jacobsburg, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. He was born on July 20, 1912 at Jacobsburg, Ohio son of the late Frank Hudson VanDyne and Lucy Burkhart VanDyne. He was a retired employee from Knight Manufacturing and the former Belmont Casket Company and a member of the Church of Christ, Armstrongs Mills. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Martha Adella VanDyne; a great grandson, Jamie Lee Cline; and three brothers, Wayne, Arnold and Warner VanDyne. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Minnie Mayhugh VanDyne; five sons, Fred D. VanDyne, Jr. and his wife Helen of Powhatan Point , Larry VanDyne and his wife Sarah of Lebanon Church, Virginia, Homer VanDyne and his wife Betty of Beallsville , Harold VanDyne and his wife Darlene of Jacobsburg and Alan VanDyne of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters, Juanita Graham and her husband George of Powhatan Point , Charlotte Smith and her husband Don of Mather, PA, Carol Ondrejko and her husband John of Clinton, MD and Barbara Smith and her husband Charles of Barnesville; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-four great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday with Pastor John Hamilton officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery ,Powhatan Point ,Ohio .Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Powhatan Point Volunteer Fire Dept .
Williams, Travis Shane
Williams , Travis Shane Hammer , 23 of Barnesville, Ohio formerly of Shadyside died Friday, April 11, 2003 at Barnesville. He was born at Bellaire, August 10, 1979 a son of Billy Williams and Pamela Glass Williams. Travis was an employee of the Century Mine at Beallsville .He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kaitlyn Rose Williams, a brother William Michael Williams, maternal grandparents Clarence and Ruth Glass formerly of Powhatan , paternal grandparents Ernest and Betty Williams formerly of Pipe Creek. Surviving are his wife, Christina Lope Monarque Williams; three sons, Treavon Michael Williams, Eric Shane Williams and Cayden Christopher Williams all at home; his mother, Pamela Glass Williams of Moundsville, his father and step mother Billy and Sis Williams of Shadyside, two sisters Shellie K. Williams Bruce of Bellaire and Shawna Leann Williams Kinder and her husband Mark of Bellaire, a step sister Jamie Ramsey and her husband Pete of Bellaire, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received Monday 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Cordery officiating. Burial follows in the Powhatan Cemetery .
Wizba, Jeanette M.
Published--February 3, 2005
WIZBA, Jeanette M., 78, of 518 El Vernona Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 28, 2005 at home, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born, January 30, 1926 in Bowerston, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred Curtis and Hazel Thompson McKee. She was retired as Medical Staff Secretary at Bellaire City Hospital, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Shadyside, Order of Eastern Star 581 Shadyside, and Past President of the former Pilot Club of Bellaire, Bellaire City Hospital Auxiliary, Chairman of the Belmont County Heart Fund Drive, Member of the Upper Ohio Valley United Way, Treasurer of the Shadyside Mead Bicentennial Committee, Board member of the Belmont County Red Cross, Belmont County Tourism Council, Belmont County Crisis Hotline, a member of Bel O Mar, a former Board Member of the East Ohio Regional Transit Authority. Jeanette was the first Council women to be elected to the City of Shadyside. She was the first woman recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Belmont County Bar Association. While raising three sons, she was involved in scouting as a Den Mother, Weblos Leader and the Shadyside Football Mothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Wizba on February 12, 2002, a son, Joseph C. Wizba on March 15, 1976 and a brother, Curtis McKee. Surviving are two sons, Albert James Wizba of Shadyside, Ohio and Timothy Edward (Christina) Wizba of Osprey, Florida; two grandchildren, Jadon and Sierra Wizba and one sister, Joanne Murphy of Urichsville, Ohio. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2005 with the Reverend Alice Phillips officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery ,Powhatan Point ,Ohio . Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Library, 4300 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947. Order of the Eastern Star services at 7 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com
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Abbott--Landefeld
Published--1953
Abbott, Mildred, 2 East Exchange Street, Akron, and Walter H. Landefeld, 388 Allyn Street, Akron, were united in marriage by the Reverend G. Lynn Pugh in Mogadore Church of Christ.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Preez attended the couple.
The bride was dressed in pink with white accessories and her flowers were pink and white carnations.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fisher, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, and her husband is the son of Herman J. Landefeld of Woodsfield, Route 3 and the late Mrs. Landefeld.
The new Mrs. Landefeld was graduated from Saxton, Pennsylvania High School and works at O'Niel's Store in Akron.
Her husband is an alumnus of Woodsfield High School and is employed at B.F. Goodrich Company in Akron.
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Archer--Hartshorn
At the home of Minister Charles Hendershot on East Church Street in Woodsfield, on Thursday 24th, Miss Ruth Anne Archer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Archer, of Zanesville, exchanged marriage vows with Private Heber D. Hartshorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hartshorn, of Graysville, Route 1. The double ring ceremony was read by Minister Hendershot at five o'clock Christmas Eve.
The bride chose a street-length dress of light beige wool jersey, with which she wore dark brown accessories. Her corsage was of yellow roses. She also carried out the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue.
Miss Archer chose her sister, Mrs. Eugene Knowlton, as maid of honor. Mrs. Knowlton wore a street-length dress of pink wool jersey with black accessories. Her corsage was of red roses.
Ronald Dean Hartshorn, a nephew of the groom, served as best man.
The new Mrs. Hartshorn is a graduate of the Stafford High School, class of 1953.
Private Hatshorn is a graduate of the Stafford High School, class of 1951, and is now serving with the United States Army, being stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia.
Private and Mrs. Hartshorn are now at home to their friends at 124 South West Street, Petersburg, Virginia.
Marriage (couldn t find names in data)
Archer--Wittenbrook
On Sunday, July fifth, in Saint Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Woodsfield, Miss Betty Jane Archer , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Archer of Lewisville, became the bride of Mr. Fred Wittenbrook, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Wittenbrook, of Woodsfield.
Vows were exchanged at a double ring ceremony at two-thirty o'clock in the afternoon with Reverend H. J. Kopke officiating before an altar decorated with white gladioli.
Mrs. Nile Kemp, organist, rendered several appropriate selections for a half hour preceding the ceremony.
The bride wore a ballerina gown of white net over taffeta. The gown was designed with a jacket of lace which featured long sleeves and a Peter Pan collar. The full skirt was of pleated net. She carried a bouquet of stephanotis centered with yellow roses.
Mrs. Gene Knowlton, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. She wore a ballerina light blue gown of net over taffeta. Her bandeau was of matching net. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses.
Mr. Gene Knowlton, brother-in-law of the bride served as best man.
Mrs. Archer wore light blue with navy accessories. Her corsage was of white rosebuds.
After the ceremony a reception was held in the church social rooms for the immediate families.
Following the reception the happy couple left for a wedding trip. For traveling Mrs. Wittenbrook wore blue with white accessories.
The bride is a graduate of Stafford High School and had been employed in Cambridge for the past three years. Mr. Wittenbrook is a graduate of Woodsfield High School and is employed in Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wittenbrook will be at home to their many friends at 1330 Forsythe Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
Ashley, Michael Spence (couldn t find names in data)
Mr. and Mrs. Bill R. Ashley, of Poplar Street Extension, Marietta, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son on Friday, October 9th, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. The new arrival weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces, and has been named Michael Spence Ashley. Mrs. Ashley is the former Miss Virginia Mae Spence. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Homer Spence, of Lewisville, and Mr. and Mrs Herman Ashley, of Watertown, Ohio. The great grandparents are Mrs. Susan Ashley, of Reedy, West Virginia; James Spence of Winterset, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ullman, of Chandlersville.
Birth (couldn t find name in data)
Ault, Linda Jean
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ault of Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 15 in the Barnesville Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and has been named Linda Jean. She has a brother Larry Joe and a sister Dianne. Mrs. Ault is the former Miss Martha Lee Reight, daughter of Joe Reight. Mrs. Stephen Ault is the paternal grandmother and Mrs. Lucinda Kochert is the great-grandmother.
Burnside, Carrie, nee Addlespurger
Published--February 16, 2005
CALDWELL - Carrie Burnside, 87, former resident of Lower Salem Route 1, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, February 13, 2005 in Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell. She was born March 10, 1917, in Washington County to George T. and Rosa D. Farnsworth Addlespurger. On February 7, 1941, she married Millard Burnside, who preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by four stepsons, James Burnside of Woodsfield, Millard Burnside Jr. of Palmetto, Florida., Eldon H. Burnside of Doylestown, Ohio, and Curry P. Burnside of Marietta; two sisters, Myrtle Gilbert of Wooster, Ohio, and Mabel McFarren of Apple Creek, Ohio; and several nephews and nieces. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wilma Faye; a stepdaughter, Ruth; one brother, George S. Addlespurger; and one sister, Mary E. Addlespurger. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Arthur Edwards officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, West Virginia. Friends may call from noon today until the hour of the services at the funeral home. The family will be present to greet friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Farmer, Robert Alan and Deborah Kay (Twins)
Staff Sergeant and Mrs. James H. Farmer, of Cambridge, England, are the parents of twins, a boy and a girl, born Sunday, December 28th. The boy weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces, and has been named Robert Alan. The girl weighed 5 pounds 2 1/2 ounces, and has been named Deborah Kay. Mrs. Farmer is the former Miss Ruth Ackerman. The grandparents are Reverend and Mrs. G.H. Farmer, of Cozaddale, Ohio, near Cinncinnati, and Mrs. W.T. Ackerman, of Woodsfield, Route 4. Staff Sergeant Farmers's address is S/Sgt. James H. Farmer. , A.F.13-340-601, 8th A. F. D. S., APO 179, Care Postmaster, New York, New York.
Frye, Trixie Faye "Chick"
Frye , Trixie Faye "Chick" , 62 of Key Ridge, Bellaire died Sunday, February 23, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. She was born September 23, 1940 in Limestone, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Don F. Burkey and Rosa Hill Burkey.She was a member of Church Alive at Key Ridge.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Burkey Andrews and Joann Burkey Eyler; three brothers, Paul David Burkey, Donald Burkey and Arch Burkey.Surviving are a son, Bobby Frye, Jr. of Key Ridge; a daughter, Deborah Frye Johnson of Bellaire; a brother, Robert L. Burkey of Cameron; five sisters, Mary Burkey Cunningham of Moundsville, Beatrice Burkey Coffield of Mount Olivet, Rosalie Burkey Clark of Cameron, Clara Burkey Fonner of Triadelphia, and Evelyn Burkey Williams of Glen Easton; two grandsons, Anthony Warner and Jesse Johnson; several nieces and nephews.Friends will be received on Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday with Pastor Jeff Lewis officiating.
Gray, Sanford Wayne
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gray, of Lewisville, Route 2, are the parents of a son born Thursday, October 8th, in Glen Dale,
West Virginia Hospital. The new arrival weighed 8 pounds 8ounces and has been named Sanford Wayne. Mrs. Gray is the former Miss Florence Yoho. The grandparents are Mrs. Clara Gray of Woodsfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Yoho of Lewisville, Route 2.
Hickman. Michael Dale
Source--News clipping
A nine pound two ounce son named Michael Dale arrived Friday morning , July 31 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna for Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hickman of 209 Jefferson Street , Ravenna. The baby's mother is the former Lois Kraft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kraft of Clarington. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hickman. Mrs. Lydia Shaw of Clarington is great grandmother. Mr. Jacob Martin of Woodsfield is great grandfather.
Births
Sisters Give Birth on Same Day
Howiler, Donald Rickey Wise, John Franklin
Published--1951
Two baby boys were born in the same house on the same day to sisters living on Woodsfield, Route 3, between Malaga and Calais. Naturally, they had the same doctor, Doctor O.C. Jackson, of Woodsfield. Number one was a seven pound boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. William Howiler, Jr. at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday, August 2. The baby was names Donald Rickey. Number two was an eight pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Wise. It was named John Franklin. Both expectant mothers were in the doctor's office at Woodsfield on the morning of the day that the babies arrived. Mrs. Wise assisted the doctor at the birth of her sister's child and in less than three hours had her own baby. Mrs. Howiler is the former Georgia Ruth Brown and Mrs. Wise was Donna Lee Brown before her marriage. Grandparents of the Wise baby are Mr. and Mrs. John Wise of Summerfield, Route 1, and Mr. and Mrs. Girdon Brown of Quaker City, Route 4. The latter are also grandparents of the Howiler child.
Lafferre, Stephen Dale
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Lafferre of 507 East Marietta Street, in the Martins Ferry Hospital ,August 15. The baby weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and has been named Stephen Dale. Mrs. Lafferre is the former Miss Doris Saffle. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Saffle of Woodsfield and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lafferre of Lewisville. Great grandparents are Mrs. James Eddy of Woodsfield, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lafferre of Lewisville and James Spence of Cambridge. Mrs. Lewis Saffle of Woodsfield is the baby's great-great grandmother.
Nau, Thomas Richard
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nau, of 1020 North Street, Caldwell, are the parents of a son born Thursday, May 29th, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville. The new arrival weighed 6 pounds, and has been named Thomas Richard. Mrs. Nau is the former Miss Gertrude Nauer. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nau, of Dexter City, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nauer, of Lewisville, Route 1. The great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nau of Caldwell.
Pierce, baby
Mr. and Mrs. Gale O. (Buddy) Pierce, of Louisville, Route 4, Stark County, are the parents of a son born Friday, August 14th, in Mercy Hospital, Canton. The new arrival weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Mrs. Pierce is the former Miss Dorothy Wittenbrook, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wittenbrook, of Barnesville Road. The paternal grandmother is Mrs. Ora L. Pitts of Akron.
Stewart, Deborah Ann
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Stewart, of Seville, Ohio, are the proud parents of a daughter born Wednesday, July 30th. The new arrival weighed 10 1/2 pounds and has been named Deborah Ann. Mrs. Stewart is the former Miss Grace Kinzy, of Jerusalem.
Subject: Morris, Alva
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The Little House
One of my bygone recollections, As I recall the days of yore,
Is the little house, behind the house, With the crescent over the door.

Ours was a three-holer, With a size for every one.
You left there feeling better, After your usual job was done.
You had to make these frequent trips Whether snow, rain, sleet, or fog--
To the little house where you usually Found the Monkey Wards or Sears catalog.
Oft times in dead of winter, The seat was covered with snow.
'Twas then with much reluctance, To the little house you'd go.
With a swish you'd clear the seat, Bend low, with dreadful fear
You'd blink your eyes and grit your teeth As you settled on your rear.
I recall the day Granddad, Who stayed with us one summer,
Made a trip to the shanty Which proved to be a hummer.
'Twas the same day my Dad Finished painting the kitchen green.
He'd just cleaned up the mess he's made with rags and gasoline.
He tossed the rags in the shanty hole and went on his usual way
Not knowing that by doing so He would eventually rue the day.
Now Granddad had an urgent call, I never will forget!
This trip he made to the little house Lingers in my memory yet.
He sat down on the shanty seat, With both feet on the floor.
Then filled his pipe with tobacco And struck a match on the outhouse door.
After the Tobacco began to glow, He slowly raised his rear:
Tossed the flaming match in the open hole, With not a sign of fear.
The Blast that followed, I am sure Was heard for miles around;
And there was poor ol' Granddad Just sitting on the ground.
The smoldering pipe was still in his mouth, His suspenders he held tight;
The celebrated three-holer Was blown clear out of sight.
When we asked him what had happened, His answer I'll never forget.
He thought it must be something That he had recently et!
Next day we had a new one Which my Dad built with ease.
With a sign on the entrance door Which read: No Smoking, Please!
Now that's the end of the story, With memories of long ago,
Of the little house, behind the house Where we went cause we had to go!
Clara Frances Pettit
FLEMING - Clara Frances Pettit, 93, formerly of Fleming, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday (March 23, 2005) at the Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Aug. 28, 1911, near Parkersburg to John Andrew and Alice Margaret Fisher Pettit. She was a graduate of Vincent High School. Clara enjoyed raising chickens and selling butter and eggs. She and her brother were avid gardeners.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, Jack Pettit and Karen Hoge of Palmer Township, Mary Grubert of Marietta, Janine Klenik (Ralph) of Smyrna, Del., and Nancy Habel (Phil) of Marietta; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and six great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Walter Pettit; by Albert Fisher, who was raised in the Pettit home; and by a nephew, Kenney Pettit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (March 26, 2005) at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Mike White presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the services Saturday. Burial will be in Barlow Central Cemetery. Source: Marietta Times, Friday, March 25, 2005
Dorotha Wheeler, nee Calvert
Dorotha Marie Gatten Wheeler, 86, of Bethesda, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Park Health Care Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born Nov. 16, 1918 in Belmont County, a daughter of the late Harvey and Anna Yoe Calvert.
Dorotha was a member of the Bend Fork Christian Church and the Bethesda Senior Citizens Center, an avid quilter, and enjoyed many crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Gatten, her second husband, Samuel Wheeler; a grandson Vance McKeen, and a brother Herbert Calvert.
Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn (Roger) McKeen, a son Robert (Sally) Gatten, all of Belmont; a sister Martha Hatcher of Bethesda, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sev- eral nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with Minister Joe Coma officiating. Burial in Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Ohio. Source: The Time Leader, Friday, March 25, 2005
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Ackerman--Baker
The Methodist Church in Somerton was the scene of a lovely spring wedding Sunday, June twentieth, when Miss Lois Jean Ackerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ackerman, of Somerton, became the bride of Mr. James John Baker, son of Mrs. Mary Baker and the late Charles Baker, of Lewisville .
Reverend Joseph Craig performed the double ring ceremony at two-thirty in the afternoon. The altar of the church was decorated with white gladioli, green fern and palms.
The bride, escorted by her father, was preceded down the aisle by the maid of honor. Miss Jean Baker, sister of the groom, and the bridesmaid, Miss Helen Lewis of Barnesville. Both wore ballerina gowns of pale green and carried bouquets of sweet peas, snaps and baby mums. Stanley Ackerman, the bride's brother, served as best man.
A half hour of music preceded the ceremony with Janice Mahoney, the organist, playing "Perfect Day," " Indian Love Song," and "Always." The soloist, Neil Hagan sang "If I Could Tell You," Oh, Promise Me," and "I Love You Truly."
The bride wore a ballerina gown of white net over white satin. Her jacket was of Chantilly lace with long tapered sleeves coming to a point over the hand.  She carried out the tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, with a penny in her shoe.
Ushers were Roger Ackerman, brother of the bride; Lewis Spence, of Woodsfield , and Donald Lafferre, of Lewisville , close friends of the groom.
The mother of the bride received guests at the reception at her home following the wedding in a pink lace gown with white accessories. Mrs. Baker chose fro the occassion a dress of navy crepe with which she wore white accessories. Both wore corsages of pink and white carnations.
Following the reception the bride and groom left for a honeymoon on the East Coast. For going away the bride wore a pink linen dress of princess style with white accessories.
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Allman--Christman
On Sunday, October fifth, in Saint Paul's Luthern Church in Bolivar, Miss Kathleen Marie Allman, daughter of Mrs. Ann Allman, of Bolivar, became the bride of Mr. Edward Miller Christman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edward Christman, of Route one, Lewisville . The double ring ceremony was read by Reverend Robert Barr at half-after two in the afternoon.
The bride , given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. George Baker, wore a white satin and lace gown with a fingertip-length veil.
Bridesmaid and bride's matron were Miss Helen Mary Baker, Mrs. Paul W. Baker and Mrs. H.G. Baker. They wore similar autumn colored gowns with matching chrysanthemums.
Mr. Wilbert Christman served his brother as best man. Another brother, Delmar Christman, and Mr. Clifford Baker were ushers.
A reception for 300 guests was held in the church social room, immediately following the ceremony. Mrs. Allman received her guests in a dress of frost blue lace with navy accessories.
Following the reception Mr. Christman and his bride left for a week's honeymoon to New York and Canada. For traveling the bride wore a gray suit with black acessories. Upon their return they will be at home to their friends in their newly purchased home at Bolivar.
The new Mrs. Christman was graduated from the Bolivar High School in 1950 and is now employed at Bolivar State Bank Company.
Mr. Christman was graduated from Lewisville High School class of 1943, and is employed by the Timken Roller Bearing Company. He served eighteen months in Europe during World War II.
Local relatives at the wedding in addition to his parents were Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Christman, children Alice Mae, Willis and Dwight, and D.H. Claus.
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Andes, Arthur Robert
Published--March 9, 2005
Andes , Arthur Robert , 78, died peacefully March 7, 2005, at Akron City Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family through a long and hard-fought illness. Art "Artie" was born in Powhatan ,Ohio , on July 13, 1926, and was raised in Shadyside, Ohio, as one of seven children. He served proudly in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Randolph. Following the military, Art met Jo Emanuel of Akron, Ohio, and enjoyed 50 years of married life. During that time, he made a successful living as a real estate property owner through which he made many friends and assisted hundreds of grateful tenants. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for his feisty spirit, quick wit, and unparalleled generosity. He will be deeply missed by his wife and three loving sons. Art is preceded in death by his mother and father, Marie and Phillip Andes; brothers, Robert and Edward Andes; brother-in- law, Tony Staresinic; and greatgrandson, Caleb Lindsay. He is survived by his wife, Jo and three sons, Arthur Michael, Brent Phillip, and Michael Anthony; sisters, Delores Pawloski (Walter), Marie Andes, Nadine Staresinic, and brother, Phil Andes (Betty); grandchildren, Michelle, Heather, Sarah, Cadie, Amanda, Crystal, and Eric; and seven great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their deep felt gratitude to the staff of Semper Care for their dedication and commitment throughout Art's illness; with special thanks to Doctor Michael Wells and Doctor Gwendolyn Hughes for their unmatched concern, compassion, and love for Artie. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Armann--Lindenfelser
Published--March 7, 2005
Charles and Linda Armann of Powhatan Point announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Marie Armann to Sean Anthony Lindenfelser, son of Jack and Pat Lindenfelser of Pittsburgh. The bride-to-be is a graduate of River High School . She received her bachelor of arts degree in English and communications from Waynesburg College, her teaching certification at Robert Morris University and is pursing a master's degree in English. She is a high school teacher with the Manassas City Public Schools in Manassas, Virginia. Her fiance is a graduate of Peabody High School and received a degree in aeronautics at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. He is an aircraft inspector with Colgan Air in Manassas, Virginia. A June wedding is being planned.
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Baker, Kenneth D., Sr.
Published--March 6, 2005 .
Baker , Kenneth D. Sr., 72, of Lewisville , died Friday, March 4, 2004, at his home in Lewisville . He was born July 20, 1932, in Belmont County, a son of the late Alferd and Mary Chambers Baker. He was a retired carpenter, a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Powhatan Veterans of Foreign Wars 5565, American Legion of Powhatan and the Woodsfield Eagles .In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Baker, in 2000, and three grandsons, John Baker in 1999, Jason Delbert McMasters in 2003 and Davey Woodrum in 2004. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Baker Jr., and his wife, Carol, Alfred Baker, and his wife, Robin, and Tony Baker, and his wife, Linda, all of Lewisville ; two daughters, Penny Stimpert, and her husband, Robert, of Lewisville , and Mary Eppley, and her husband, Jesse, of Zanesville; two brothers, Glenn "Bucky" Baker, and his wife, Valerie, and Dale Baker, and his wife, Sylvia, all of Powhatan Point ; one sister, Eleanor Boger, and her husband, Donald, of Powhatan Point ; 11 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Friends will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 South Paul Street, Woodsfield , where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2005, with Pastor Sheryl Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Friendship Cemetery in Lewisville .
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Baker, Linda Diane
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell R. Baker, of 248 Thirteenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter on Monday, December 29th, at White Cross Hospital, in Columbus. The new arrival weighed 4 pounds 15 ounces, and has been named Linda Diane. Mrs. Baker is the former Miss Myrtle Billman. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ullman, of Lewisville , Route 2, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Baker, of Lewisville , Route 1.
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Baker--Gooch
The marriage of Miss Jean Baker, daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Baker, and the late Mr. Baker, of Lewisville , and Mr. Robert M. Gooch, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Gooch, of Croton, Ohio, was solemized in an open church wedding on Sunday, October third, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Lewisville Methodist Church with Reverend Floyd Workman, of Barnesville, performing the double ring ceremony. Arrangements of white gladioli, palms, ferns and tapers in candelbra decorated the altar.
Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. John Baker, the bride wore a ballerina length gown fashioned of Chantilly lace over net skirts. A lace jacket, with Peter Pan collar and long tapering sleeves coming in points over the hands, topped the strapless bodice.
Preceding the bride to the altar was her matron of honor, Mrs. John Baker. Her gown was of ice blue net with a matching stole over its strapless bodice. Her headpiece was of pale blue tinted baby mums and she carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses interspersed with white baby breath.
Mr. David Gooch, of Croton, Ohio served his brother as best man.
Guests were seated by William Ashley, of Marietta, Ohio, and Allan Searles of Painesville, Ohio during a thirty minute musical prelude by Mrs. William Mallett, aunt of the bride. Vocal selections, including, "Always," "Perfect Love," "I Love You Truly," and "Because," were sung before the ceremony by Miss Mary Jo Strickling, of Ravenna, Ohio, and at the exchange of vows. "The Lord's Prayer" was sung by Mrs. Eugene Lafferre of Columbus.
For the ceremony the bride's mother chose a dress of navy crepe with wide white collar and cuffs and navy accessories. The mother of the groom wore an aqua gown with black accessories. Both wore corsages of pink roses.
Following the ceremony a reception was held for invited guests in the church parlor. Hostesses were: Mrs. Ivan Winland of Lewisville , Mrs. Eugene Lafferre, Miss Mary Jo Strickling, Mrs. Norma Jean Steck, of Monongahela, Florida, and Miss Mary Mallett, of Stafford , cousins of the bride. Mrs. William Ashley was in charge of the guest book. Decorating the table was a five-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. On either side of the cake was a light blue candle and light blue streamers fell from the silver cake server.
When the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Canada, the bride chose a pale blue foile dress with navy accessories and the orchid from her bouquet as a corsage.
The bride has been employed as a teacher at Bucyrus, Ohio and Mr. Gooch was recently discharged from the United States Air Force and is now with North American Aviation, Incorporated. They are now resising at 215 West Main Street, Centerburg, Ohio.
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Bartenschlag, Elizabeth, nee Yockey
Published--1948
Bartenschlag, Elizabeth, the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Yockey, was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, January 1, 1868 and departed this life July 17, 1948 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Pickens, at Lewisville ,Ohio , being, at the time of her death 80 years, 6 months and 16 days old.
In early childhood she moved with her family to Monroe County ,Ohio near Middle Church. Later the family moved to Wayne Township .
She was united in marriage to Fred Bartenschlag, April 29, 1890, who preceded her in death over 16 years ago. To this union five children were born. One daughter, Rosa, preceded her in death in infancy. Surviving are two sons and two daughters; Walter of Lewisville ; Alonzo of Canton; Mrs. Lucinda Pickens of Lewisville , and Mrs. Florence McVey of Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.
In addition she leaves to mourn her departure a sister; Mrs. Mollis Dinger of Wheeling, West Virginia; three half sisters; Mrs. Laura Truitt, Mrs. Howard Beam, of Columbus, Indiana and Mrs. Martha Dennis of California and two half-brothers, William Yockey of Columbus, Indiana and T.J. Yockey, Fairview, Ohio. A host of other relatives and friends are saddened by her death.
At an early age she became a member of the Lewisville Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church and kept her faith and hope until called home
The family has lost a good and loving mother. She was always unmindful of herself but ever kind and considerate of others.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon, July 20, with short services being held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Pickens at 1:30 o'clock followed by final rites at the Lewisville Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church . Reverend Walter Trogler assisted by Reverend Floyd Workman officiated. Interment was made in the family lot in the Friendship Cemetery beside her husband.
Crossing The Bar
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
But, such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam.
When that which draw from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Beardmore--Nippert
Dave and Penni Nippert of Beallsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Lynn Nippert to Jeremy Brent Beardmore, son of Ron and Kathy Beardmore of Woodsfield . The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Beallsville High School and currently attends Ohio University where she is pursing a degree in early childhood education. Her fiance is a 2000 graduate of Monroe Central High School and a 2004 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of science degree in integrated mathematics education. The couple is planning a November wedding.
Bennington, Dale
Published--February 27, 2005
Bennington , Dale Edward , 76, of Powhatan Point , died Friday, February 25, 2005, in the Shadyside Care Center. He was born December 19, 1928, in Businessburg, Ohio, a son of the late Hayes and Grace Weekley Bennington. Dale was a self-employed auto mechanic and a protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Don and Ewing Bennington. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Mancini Bennington; two stepsons, George Penyak, and his wife, Letha, of Powhatan Point and Raymond Penyak, and his wife, Harietta, of Kansas City, Missouri ; two brothers, Neal Bennington, and his wife, Dianne, of Bellaire and Jim Bennington, and his wife, Shirley, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Milliron of Wisconsin and Beulah Lightcap, and her husband, Jim, of Indiana, Pennsylvania; four stepgrandchildren, Cristol Gillespie, Carol Brunner, Connie Hoellerman and Monica Cahu; three stepgreat- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday, February 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point , where services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Donald Cordery officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Betts--Christman
Published--1949
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts, of Lewisville ,Ohio , was the scene of a very pretty June wedding when their youngest daughter, Mary Eva, became the bride of Corporal LaVern Christman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Christman of Lewisville ,Ohio , on Saturday morning, June 4th at nine forty-five o'clock. Minister J.V.A. Traylor, of Woodsfield , was the officiating minister at the double ring ceremony.
The home was beautifully decorated with home-cut flowers. Music for the occasion was " I Love You Truly," and "The Bridal March," being played by Miss Delys Neuhardt, cousin of the groom.
The bride wore an aqua trimmed in lace dress with gray accessories and her corsage was of white roses. She carried out the traditional something old, new, borrowed and blue, and wore a penny in her shoe.
Attending the couple were Margaret Blowers and Martha Lou Mercer, friends of the bride, and Junior Betts, brother of the bride, and Melvin Christman, brother of the groom. Ushers were Carolyn Christman, the groom's sister and Wanda Lee Christman, the bride's niece.
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held for sixty guests. The table was decorated with flowers with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom as a center piece. Hostesses were: Mrs. Raymond Christman, Mrs. Ermie Morris, Mrs. Elbert Betts and Mrs. Ray Keylor.
The bride is a graduate of Lewisville High School and for the past fifteen months was employed in Virginia's Dress Shop, Woodsfield . The groom attended the Lewisville High School before entering the service.
On June 8 the newlyweds, left for Riverside, California where they are making their home while the groom is stationed at the March Field Air Base.
Block, Charles "Paul"
Source--Reed Memorial Obituaries Canton, Ohio
Published--March 11, 2005
Block , Charles "Paul" , age 83, of North Canton passed away in the home on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 following an extended illness. Born in Woodsfield ,Ohio ., on January 5, 1922 to the late Elmer and Hazel Block, he served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII in the Battle of the Bulge with the 99th infantry. He was employed by Diebold Incorporated as a machinist where he retired from in 1983 after 42 years of faithful service. It was at Diebold that he made the first safe that housed the Hope Diamond. Paul had a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed gardening, fishing and in his earlier years hunting, but nothing meant more to him than the love he shared with his family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Block, sister, Catherine Ellis, and nephew Blane "Butch" Fox. Survivors include his wife, Jean Block of the home and to who he was married 62 years, two sons, Charles P. Block Jr. and friend, Patty King of North Canton, Gary L. (Vicki) Block SR. of North Canton, daughter-in-law, Julie Cusma of North Canton, five grandchildren, Charles III, Gary Jr., Michael, Ty, and Stacy, two great grandsons, Matthew, Gary, and nephew Bill Fox. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005 in the Reed Funeral Home with Reverend Delaney Young officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours will be in the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m.
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Brannon, Elsie
Published--March 16, 2005
Brannon , Elsie B. , 90, of East Marietta Street, Woodsfield ,Ohio , died Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, West Virginia. Arrangements are incomplete at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield ,Ohio .
Brown, Jackie
Published--February 24, 2005
Brown , Jackie M. 68, of Powhatan Point , died Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at his home. He was born October 14, 1936 in Powhatan Point , son of the late Jesse and Geraldine Mellott Brown. Jackie was a retired superintendent of the Powhatan Point Water Department . He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Brown and Mar Shepherd. Surviving are three children, Crystal (Tom) Cox of Jacobsburg, Mike Brown of Dilles Bottom and Rusty (Vivian) Brown of Powhatan Point ; two sisters, Vivian Townsend of Woodsfield and Wanda Craig of Goodlettville, Tennessee., and a brother, Edward Shepherd of Powhatan Point ; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Powhatan Cemetery Chapel on Friday, from noon until time of service at 2 p.m., with the Reverend Richard Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in the Powhatan Cemetery . Memorials contributions may be made to the Brown family in Jackie's memory. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point .
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Brunori, Emma, nee Zaccagnini
Published--March 10, 2005
Brunori , Emma Marie , 82, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born October 28, 1922 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Antonio and Italia Spinelli Zaccagnini. Emma was a retired employee of the former Bellaire City Hospital, Bellaire, a member of the Saint John Catholic Church, the Madonna Crusaders Auxiliary and the Sons of Italy Lodge 754, all of Bellaire, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis (Geeg) and Antonio (Tony) Zaccagnini and one granddaughter, Michelle Lynn Sechrest. Surviving are her husband, Herman Brunori, thee daughters, Annette Ice and her husband, Dave, Toni Sechrest and her husband, Gary and Arleen Sabatino and her husband, Frank (Chub) one sister, Josephine Busack and one brother, Pete Zaccagnini, all of Bellaire, and two sisters-in-law, Lois Zaccagnini of Shadyside, and Betty Zaccagnini of Woodsfield ,Ohio ; four grandsons, David Ice and his wife, Cari of Plain City, Ohio, Mike Sechrest and his wife, Jenny of Bellaire, Brian (Bubba) Sechrest and his fiancee', Jessica Parker of Pataskala, Ohio and Andrew Sabatino, of Bellaire, Ohio and three great grandchildren, Trace Michael Sechrest, Colton Wayne Sechrest and Madison Jo Ice and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., at the Saint John Catholic Church, 415 37th Street, Bellaire with Monsignor Gene W. Mullett, the celebrant. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Vigil services will be held on Friday at 2:15 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Alumni Association, Post Office Box 307, Bellaire, Ohio 43906 or the Neffs Fire Department and Emergency Squad, Post Office Box 227, Neffs, Ohio 43940. Share your fondest memories and thoughts of Emma with her family at www.altmeyer.com
Lucian Burkhart Killed When Tractor Overturned On Him
Burkhart, Lucian R.
Published--1955
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock in Saint Joseph's Church at Burkhart for Lucian R. Burkhart, 39, who was killed instantly on Wednesday afternoon, April 13th at 1:30 o'clock when a tractor upset on him while he was plowing on his farm on Lewisville , Route 1.
Reverend Joseph Finan officiated. Burial was made in Chapel Hill Cemetery, with the Brubach Funeral Home of Summerfield in charge.
Doctor E. H. Webster, Monroe County coroner, returned a verdict of accidental death.
Billy, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bach, who live near the Burkhart home, saw the tractor overturn and told his mother. Help was summoned but Mr. Burkhart was dead when neighbors reached the scene.
Mr. Burkhart was the son of the late Aloysius and Cecilia Schwallie Burkhart. He had lived alone at the family home since the death of his mother on February 6th. His father died in February 1954.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Constantine Burkhart of Lewisville , Route 1; Mrs. Paul ( Stella) Crum, of Woodsfield , Route 3, and Sister Joan, of Saint Margaret's Hospital at Kansas City, and two brothers, Leander and Cyril Burkhart, both of Lewisville , Route 1.
Christman--Flora
On Sunday, March twenty-seventh, the King Avenue Methodist Church, in Columbus, was the scene of the marriage of Miss Mary Anne Flora, daughter of Mrs. Cashard Flora, 280 Nasoba Avenue, Columbus, to Richard L. Christman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman S. Christman, of Lewisville . Reverend Claude Garrison officiated at the double ring ceremony at two-thirty in the afternoon.
The bride wore a gown of ivory slipper satin, with long sleeves ending in points, over the hand. A bertha of net, embroideried with satin medallions and seed pearls, edged the yoke of illusion. The full skirt was gathered onto a fitted bodice and fell into a medium length train. For her bouquet, she carried white roses.
Attending the bride was her sister, Mrs. Kenneth A. Diller, whose gown was deep aqua, and of the same design as the bride's. Her headdress was fashioned of the same material as her gown, and she had a shoulder length veil. She carried a yellow daffodils and Japenese iris.
Mrs. Flora received in a navy blue dress, and Mrs. Christman wore a light gray crepe dress. Both mothers wore pink carnations.
Mr. Kenneth A. Diller served as the groom's best man, and Frank E. Pollock and James S. Phipps were ushers.
The former Miss Flora graduated from Galena High School and is attending Ohio State University where she is in enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is also employed at The Ohio Farm Bureau.
The groom graduated from Lewisville High School and is attending Ohio State University, where he is enrolled in the College of Agriculture.
The couple are residing at 280 Nashoba Avenue, Columbus.
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Christman--Kennon
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Clara Belle Kennon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Kennon, of Barnesville, and Clyde W. Christman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Christman, of Woodsfield , Route 3. The double-ring ceremony was read Saturday morning by Minister J.V.A. Traylor at his home in Woodsfield at eleven o'clock. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Wehr, of Quaker City, Route 4. Mr. Wehr is an uncle of the groom.
The bride wore a navy blue suit with which she used blue accessories and her corsage was of red and white roses. Mrs.
Mr. Christman and his bride are now at home to their many friends in Barnesville. Mrs. Christman is employed by The Campus Shirt Company and Mr. Christman by the Red Eagle Corporation.
Claus, Miss Ruth
Published--1950
Claus. Miss Ruth, age 33, died on Sunday evening at eight o'clock at her home in Miltonsburg following an extended illness.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Claus; one sister, Charlene, and one brother, Keith, all of the home.
The body will be returned to the family home in Miltonsburg this Monday evening.
Short services will be held at the family home Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, with additional services at Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Miltonsburg . Reverend E.A. Gradwohl will officiate. Interment will be in Miltonsburg Cemetery .
Claus, Mrs. Minnie C., nee Waggle
Published--February 1956
Claus, Mrs. Minnie C., 86, of Miltonsburg , and widow of the late Louis Claus, died Saturday morning, February 11, 1956, at nine o'clock, in the home of a resident of Malaga where she was being cared for.
Born at Malaga , May 12, 1869, she was a daughter of Abram and Mary Jane Johnson Waggle.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stella Harper, of Pontiac, Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Clara Leona Null, of Barnesville; four grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at The Cambell Funeral Home in Barnesville, with Reverend Aubrey Kirby, of the First Methodist Church, Barnesville officiating. Burial was in the Miltonsburg Cemetery .
Craig--VanDyke
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Shirley Virginia Craig, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Craig, 500 East Church Street, Woodsfield , and Glen VanDyke , son of Mrs. Belva VanDyke, of Woodsfield and Melton VanDyke, of Adrian, Michigan.
The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents on Sunday, December 20, by Minister Raymond Straight..
Crum, Emma F., nee Swallie
CALDWELL -- Emma F. Crum, 83, of Caldwell, died Tuesday morning, March 8, 2005, at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell. She was born December 13, 1912, in Monroe County , a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Burkhart Schwallie. She was a homemaker and member of Saint Stephens Catholic Church. She leaves a daughter, Shirley (John) Vahala of Caldwell; a son, Dale Crum of Caldwell; two grandsons, Anthony Crum of Caldwell and Timothy Crum of Senecaville; a brother, Anthony Schwallie of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard R. Crum, who died September 22, 2000, whom she married October 2, 1948; an infant son, Joseph Crum; a sister, Mildred Crum; six brothers, Edmund, Lawrence, George, Raymond, Clarence and infant brother, Clemence Schwallie. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, a the McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, with Christian Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005, at Saint Stephens Catholic Church with Father Dale Tornes officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey County, Post Office Box 1165, 9711 East Pike, Cambridge, Ohio. 43725. An online guest book may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com
Cunningham, Anna C., nee Stegner
Mrs. E.G.Cunningham Dies Suddenly Early Saturday Morning
Cunningham, Mrs. Anna C. age 72, widow of the late E.G.Cunningham, who resided at 102 South Paul Street, Woodsfield , passed away in her sleep, of a heart attack, early Saturday morning, September 25th. She had not been ill and her death came unexpectedly to her family and friends.
A daughter of the late L.E. and Christina Zerger Stegner, she was born February 10, 1882, near Lewisville . She was married to E.G. Cunningham in 1901, Mr. Cunningham preceding her death, January 8, 1952. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 1, 1951.
Mrs. Cunningham was a member of Saint Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church, president of the Women's Guild of that church, and a member of the Junior Circle of the Women's Guild., which she organized in 1925. She was also teacher of the Diehl Bible Class of Saint Paul's Church.
She was also a member of the Eastern Stars, Pythian Sisters and Monroe Rebekah Lodge .
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Harley (Hazel) Vosper, of Massillon, Ohio; Mrs. (Ralf) Frances Brinkmeier, of Loudonville; Mrs. Robert (Grace) Sheldon, of Ada, and Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) Lynch, of Woodsfield ; one son, Gilbert Cunningham, of Columbus; eleven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Nalley and Mrs. Lucetta White, of Columbus, and four brothers, Clem Stegner, of Columbus; Albert Stegner, of Delaware, Ohio; Charles Stegner and George Stegner, both of Woodsfield .
The Rebekahs held services at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, and the Eastern Stars at 8:15 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held in the Bauer and Turner funeral chapel this Monday afternoon at two o'clock, with her pastor, Reverend H.J. Kopke, officiating. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
Davis, Richard E.
Source--Columbus Dispatch Columbus, Ohio
Published--March 5, 2005
DAVIS , Richard E., age 92, died Thursday, March 3, 2005. Retired after 30 years from Rockwell Aviation. Former owner of the Davis Coin Machine Company, United States Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife of 60 years, Dorothy Davis; grandsons, Chris and James Menier; granddaughter, Lisa Kopp all of Mablehead, Ohio; three great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Nick Menier also from Marblehead. Preceded in death by daughter Barbara Menier. Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 East Broad Street. Graveside Service Tuesday Noon at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Marblehead, Ohio. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
Davis--Guiler
Davis , Amanda S. and Brian J. Guiler, both of Beverly, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rile Davis of Newport and Rhonda Martin of Marietta. She is the granddaughter of Betty Davis of Marietta, and Hilda and Bill Goodman of Marietta. She is a home schooling graduate and is currently studying for nursing. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Lisa and Rick Guiler of Waterford. He is the grandson of Carol Mason of Waterford, Harold Bolich of New York, New York, and Myron Guiler of Summersfield ,Ohio . He is a graduate of Fort Frye High School and is employed by Top Quality Installations. The wedding is being planned for 2 p.m. June 18 at a Luke Chute river lot in Waterford. A reception will follow at the same location.
DeVoe, Frank S.
Published-- 1955
DeVoe, Frank S., age 83, passed away Thursday noon, February 17, 1955, at his home one mile North of Lewisville , after an illness of two weeks.
Mr. DeVoe was a retired mail carrier and farmer. He was a member of the Lewisville Methodist Church and also the Maccabee Lodge.
Surviving are three sons, Harry A. DeVoe and Virgil J. DeVoe, of Lewisville , and Robert D. DeVoe, of Newark; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lela) Polen, of Lewisville and Mrs. Lester E. (Lucille) Flauhaus, of Amsterdam, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. His wife, Bertha A. Gibson DeVoe preceded him in death on December 29, 1947.
Short services were held at the late home on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock with additional services at 1:30 o'clock, at the Lewisville Methodist Church . Reverend Clarence Jones, of Lewisville , his pastor, and Reverend Floyd L. Workman, of Barnesville, a former pastor, officiated. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville with the Gardner Funeral Home in charge.
DeVoe, Robert D.
Published--1959
I cannot say and I will not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,
He has wondered into an unknown land.
And he left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.
Think of him still as the same, I say,
He is not dead. He is just away.
DeVoe, Robert D., son of the late Frank S. and Bertha Gibson DeVoe, was born January 24, 1907 near Lewisville , in Summit Township ,Monroe County ,Ohio . He departed this life at his home, 1074 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio, August 15, 1959; being at the time of his death, 52 years, seven months and twenty-two days of age.
He was united in marriage with Edna Pickens on May 14, 1935. To this union were born two children: Mrs. Richard (Donna Jean) Williams, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Frank William, of the home.
Besides his wife and two children, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Harry A. DeVoe, Virgil J. DeVoe, and Mrs. Charles Polen, all of Lewisville , and Mrs. Lester Flauhaus, of Germantown, Ohio.
Mr. DeVoe received his B.S. Degree in Education in 1934 at Ohio University. He taught school for fifteen years in the Lewisville community . In 1943, he moved to Newark, Ohio where he was associated with the Newark Public School System, as an instructor in the industrial arts department of The Central Junior High School. He also had been a part time agent for The Nationwide Insurance Company for twenty years, where he had made a host of friends who loved and respected him.
At an early age he became a member of the Lewisville Methodist Church . After he moved to Newark, he transferred his membership to The First Methodist Church there where he remained a devout and faithful member until his death, attending as long as his health permitted. He taught a Sunday School Class for many years and also had served as a member on the Official Board. He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge Number 300, of Stafford ,Ohio ,and the Scottish Rite, of Columbus, Ohio.
 A teacher, not only to the pupils in his class, but to all of us. A teacher with the principles of the Master Teacher.
We shall say of him as of Timothy, he has fought a good fight, he has finished his course, he has kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give him.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon, August 18, at two o'clock in the First Methodist Church with Reverend Doctor J.B. Rosemurgy conducting the service. Interment was made in the Masonic Plot of the Newark Memorial Gardens.
Card of Thanks-- We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all our friends and relatives for the many cards, letters, and kind deeds during the illness and at the time of death of our husband, father, and brother. We are especially thankful for the beautiful floral tributes from former neighbors and friends. We shall always be deeply grateful. Mrs. Robert DeVoe and Family
Egger, Mrs. Matilda (Geldmacher)
Published--February 19, 1953
Egger, Mrs. Matilda (Geldmacher), aged 89 and widow of John F. Egger died at the home of her niece, Mrs. L.W. Peters near Miltonsburg at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning February 17, 1953 following an illness due to pneumonia.
The body was taken to the Schumacher Funeral Home and will remain there where friends will be recieved. Funeral services will be held there at 1:00 o'clock Friday afternoon followed by final rites at 2:00 o'clock at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, near Lewisville . Her pastor, Reverend George Varnes will officiate. Interment will be made in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville .
Mrs. Egger was born near Lewisville on September 28, 1863, a daughter of Frederick and Catherine Rose Geldmacher. Her father was born in Waldack, Germany, December 20, 1831, a son of Henry and Elizabeth Germer Geldmacher. Frederick came to America in 1852, landing in Baltimore, Maryland and afterward went to Wheeling, West Virginia. Here he married Catherine Rose on August 22, 1858 who was born in Summit Township in December 1840, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Rose, who settled in Monroe County in 1836.
Mrs. Egger was the last member of a family of six children. Her one brother, William Geldmacher and four sisters, Miss Clara Geldmacher, Mrs. Lusetta Baker, Mrs. Anna Egger and Mary preceded her in death.
On July 29, 1890 she was united in marriage to John F. Egger, a Monroe County teacher. In 1900 he established a Hardware Store in Lewisville which he operated until his death April 21, 1936. The store is now owned by his nephew, Elmer H. Egger.
From the time Mrs. Egger was very young until a few years ago she served as church organist in the Evangelical Churches in the Lewisville area and taught a Sunday School Class. For 25 years she was County President of the W.C.T.U. and an active member for many years. She was one of the very first 4-H Club members.
Surviving are the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Lydia Peters, at whose home she died, Miss Salina Egger of Canton, Ohio; Sarah Harper, Massillon; Waldo Egger of Woodsfield ; Nile Egger of Akron; Mrs. Wilma Geldmacher Christman of Jerusalem , Route two; Frederick Geldmacher of Cleveland; Glen Geldmacher and Irene Young of Lewisville ; Hazel Linn of Zanesville; Mabel Hankinson of Columbus; Raymond Geldmacher of Grantsville, Utah and Melba Stouse of Saint Louis, Missouri.
Mrs. Egger was a woman of most gracious personality ,devoutly religious, yet practical, kindly, human and considerate in all personal relations. Few people give more of their life in personal and community service. She will long be remembered by friends and relatives for the fine Christian woman she was.
Faber, Amiel F
Faber, Amiel F., 78, died on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 1959 at three o'clock at the home of his son, Clyde Faber, at Massillion, following and eight week illness.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George (Edith ) Radon, of Lewisville ; Mrs. Lucille Reischman, of Strasburg, Ohio and Mrs. Robert(Martha) Falls, of North Lawrence, Ohio; two sons, Clyde Faber and Paul Faber of Massillon; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Lena Rogers, of Steubenville. His wife, Mary A. Matz Faber, preceded him in death August 25, 1949.
Mr. Faber was a lifelong resident of the Lewisville community, and was a retired rig builder and carpenter. He was a charter member of Woodsfield Lodge Number 338 , Knights of Pythias, and a member of Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. (This obituary was cut off and this is typed as is.)
Faber, Mrs. Mary Matz
Faber, Mrs. Mary Matz , 69, wife of Amiel Faber of Lewisville died at her home of her daughter, Mrs. George Radon, Lewisville , Thursday morning, August 25 following an illness.
Short funeral services were held at the family home followed by final rites at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (Middle Church) Sunday afternoon with Reverend Elmer A. Gradwohl of Saint Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodsfield officiating. Interment was made in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield by the Gardner Funeral Home of Stafford .
Mrs. Faber was born near Lewisville on June 19, 1860, one of a family of the twelve children of Ludwig and Christina Meckling Matz. She spent most of her life near Lewisville , living in Woodsfield for only a few years.
She became a member of Middle Church by the rites of confirmation in her youth and remained a faithful member all of her life.
On December 24, 1905 she was united in marriage to Amiel Faber and he and the following children survive: Mrs. George (Edith) Radon and Mrs. Arthur (Lucille) Reischman, both of Lewisville , Clyde of Massillon and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Falls of North Lawrence and Paul Faber of the home and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Lena and Mrs. Rachel Christman and Mrs. Elizabeth Hines, all of Lewisville , Mrs. Amelia Neuhart of Woodsfield and Mrs. Elma Legg of Massillon and two brothers, Attorney L.E.Matz and William Matz, both of Woodsfield . One son, Harold;one sister, Mrs. Leibfarth and three brothers, Phillip, Chris and Herman preceded her in death.
Fitzgerald, Pauline, nee Peddicord
Published--March 8, 2005
Fitzgerald , Pauline , 88, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilition Center . She was born October 19, 1916 in Barnesville, daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary Ella (Harper) Peddicord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel Fitzgerald and a sister, Jenny Lynn. She is survived by several cousins. There will be no visitation or service and burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio.
Frank, Freeman C.
The Death Angel has visited our community again and claimed a loving husband, kind father and a good neighbor and friend.
Freeman C. Frank was born in Monroe County ,Ohio , February 13, 1888, and departed this life September 7, 1949, being at the time of his death 61 years, 6 months and 25 days of age.
He was united in marriage with Marie Smith on May 6, 1916. To this union were born three children; Carl, of Akron; Mabel and Rosena of the home.
Mr. Frank was a member of the Mount Zion Methodist Church, and was always interested in Chrisitan ideals in his home and community. He had not been in good health for the past twelve years but had gradually become worse the last three months of his life.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn his departure a daughter-in-law, Opal; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Devore, of Graysville ; four brothers, Oscar Frank, of Woodsfield ; Wesley Frank, of Ashland; Osal Frank, of near Lewisville . and Price Frank of Graysville ; also a host of other relatives and friends.
He will be sadly missed in his home and community, but his family will rest in assurance that God does every thing well.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Lewisville on Saturday afternoon, September 10, with Reverend Floyd Workman, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was made in the Friendship Cemetery by funeral director, W.P. Gardner, of Stafford .
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To Dad
Frank Carleton Nelson
Never had much style about him,
never cared for dress;
Sort o' spent his life a sowin' seeds
for happiness;
Doing little things for others, helpin'
where he could;
Never makin' much pretension,
always doin' good.
Home, for him, was all for livin',
filled his heart with pride,
And his doors were ever open,
latch-strings hung outside,
Folks who came were always welcome,
loved to have them 'round;
Wanted much of joy and laughter,
seemed to love the sound.
Had his cares and had his troubles,
same as all of us;
Figured them a part of livin',
never made much fuss;
Made the best of all God gave him,
as through life he went,
Ever toiling, giving, taking,
kind and provident.
Valn, the tribute we could pay him,
words cannot express;
What it meant to have him with us,
and our thankfulness;
Sweet, the memory he has left us,
though our hearts are sad;
Great the blessing that was given,
just to call him Dad.
Gates--Wittenbrook
At an open church ceremony solemnized Saturday, April fourteenth in the Church of Christ, Woodsfield . Miss Deloris Iolene Gates, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.C.Gates of Woodsfield became the bride of Private Paul Robert Wittenbrook, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wittenbrook. The wedding vows were exchanged at half after two o'clock in the afternoon with Evangelist Jack W. Hawkins officiating at the double ring ceremony. Arrangements of white gladioli, palms and ferns decorated the altar. During the ceremony William Sinclair sang, "Because" and " I Love You Truly."
 She carried a white Bible topped with an orchid and tied with satin streamers.
Miss Alvira Wittenbrook, sister of the groom ,was maid of honor and wore a yellow dress identical to that of the bride. She wore a small yellow hat with a band of flowers and carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers. Roy Gates of Woodsfield , brother of the bride served as best man.
Guests were ushered to their seats by Don Gates of Woodsfield , another brother of the bride and Gene Wittenbrook of Columbus, brother of the groom.
The bride is a graduate of the Woodsfield High School , class of 1949, attended the Western Union School in Cincinnati and upon completing that course was sent to East Liverpool where she has since been employed.
Private Wittenbrook was graduated from the Woodsfield High School , class of 1946. On December 4, 1950 he was inducted into the army at Camp Brockinridge, Kentucky. On April 20, he left Seattle, Washington, for reassignment.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride. Decorating the table was a three tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. On either side of the cake were candles tied with bows of white satin ribbon.
They received many lovely and useful gifts for which they wish to thank sincerely one and all.
Geldmacher, Mrs. Minnie, nee Yoe
Geldmacher, Mrs. Minnie, age 79, of Lewisville , Route 1, passed away in Marietta Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 1959, where she had been a patient for one week.
A daughter of the late Aaron and Jane McCammon Yoe, she was born near Lewisville , May 9, 1880.
Surviving are four daughters,, Mrs. Mabel Hankinson, of Galloway, Ohio; Mrs. Irene Young, of Lewisville , Route 1; Mrs. Wilma Christman, of Jerusalem , Route 1, and Mrs. Melba Stause, of Saint Louis, Missouri; three sons, Frederick Geldmacher, of Cleveland; Raymond Geldmacher, of Grantsville, Utah, and Glen Geldmacher, of Lewisville ; twenty grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Estella Calvert, of Columbus, and one brother, Junior Yoe, of Belmont.
Her husband, W.H. Geldmacher, preceded her in death in January, 1934. Friends are being received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home.
Brief services will be held in their chapel Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock Eastern Standard Time, with additional services at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (Middle Church) at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time. Reverend George Varns will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Gibson, John
Gibson , John P. Sr., 80, Antioch ,Ohio , died Monday. No visitation. Interment at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield ,Ohio .
Gilmore, Cecil
Published--February 25, 2005
GILMORE, Cecil, 59, of Long Ridge Road, Clarington ,Ohio , died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ,Woodsfield ,Ohio . He was born May 27, 1945 in Cadiz, Ohio, the son of Ellen Kernen Gilmore of Clarington ,Ohio and the late Glenn E. Gilmore. He was a United States Army Veteran; an Equipment Operator for Ohio Township Trustees; a member and choir member of Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis ,Ohio . In addition to his mother, survivors include; two brothers, Clyde (Connie) Gilmore of Woodsfield and Edwin (Denise) Gilmore of Stone Creek, Ohio; two sisters, Betty (Homer) Gauding of Sardis and Mary (John) Cleaver of London, Ohio; thirteen nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington , where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Donald Hitchcock officiating. Interment in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Clarington . Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, 50445 State Route 536, Sardis ,Ohio 43946. Sympathy expressions to www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
Grover, William T. ,Jr.
Source--The Intellingencer Wheeling, West Virginia
Published--February 25, 2005 .
GROVER, William Carl "Bill" Jr., 78, of Sykes Ridge Road, Clarington ,Ohio , died Thursday, February 24, 2005 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, West Virginia. Arrangements are pending at the Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington .
Haessly, Dorothy Ann , Hendricks
Published--February 22, 2005
NEWPORT - Dorothy Ann Haessly, 57, of Newport, Ohio, died Monday, February 21, 2005 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born November 22, 1947, in Washington County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Alfred Edwin and Gertrude Adeline Blair Hendricks. She was a graduate of Newport High School, a member of the Newport Baptist Church, and had been employed by Kenmack Lumber Company. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kenneth A. Haessly Sr.; one daughter, Charolette A. Haessly of Marietta; one son, Kenneth "Jay" Haessly Jr. and his wife, Pattie, and one grandson, Jarrod A. Haessly, all of Newport; three brothers, Everett "Sonny" Hendricks of Spindale, North Carolina, and Gary Hendricks and George Hendricks of New Matamoras ,Ohio ; two sisters, Jean Fry of Canton, Ohio, and Doris Senior of Tacoma, Washington ; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Stackpole, Rose Mary Campbell, and Ethel Albney; and one brother, Elmer Hendricks. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday , February 24 at the Newport Baptist Church, Newport, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Law and Pastor Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Ingram Funeral Home, Saint Marys, West Virginia, and from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Haley, Mary
Haley , Mary , 86, Beallsville , died March 7, at Ohio Valley Manor, Ripley. Visitation,Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m., Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville . Services, Thursday at 1 p.m.
Headley, Ruth L., nee Salisbury
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m .at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00a.m ith Minister John Ahmen officiating. Interment in West Union Cemetery, Sardis .
Hehr, William Henry
Published--February 14, 1957
Hehr, William Henry, was born on December 30, 1885, the son of Lewis and Anna Maria "Mary" Kahrig Hehr. He departed this life at his home near Lewisville on January 18, 1957, being at the time 71 years and 19 days old.
He was baptized at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, February 7, 1886 and was confirmed on April 2, 1899.
He was united in marriage to Laura Helena Neuhart on October 20, 1909 and to this union was born one daughter, Elva.
He is survived by his wife and his daughter, Mrs. Rolland Heft, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Thlenfeld, of Wheeling, West Virginia and Mrs. Harry Larkin of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. and one brother, John Hehr, of Canton, Ohio. Also surviving are three granddaughters, Evelyn Laurene, Judith Faye, and Susan Leona Heft of the home, and a host of nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ludwig and Elizabeth Forbes, and two brothers, Edward and Benjamin.
He was a lifelong member of Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, at Middle Church and a charter member of the Lewisville Parish Men's Brotherhood , and also a member of the Men's Loyal Sunday School Class. He lived the majority of his life in the Lewisville community where he was a farmer. He did live for a short time in Donora, Pennsylvania, where he worked in the mill. He loved the farm and he and his wife made their home near their parents and their homes. Mr. Hehr always had a kind word for his friends and neighbors and was a most kind hearted and even tempered man. He loved his home and family and especially did he enjoy his grandchildren.
He was a faithful member of the church, his Sunday School class and the brotherhood. He will be greatly missed in the community and in his family. We give thanks to God that when He called him, he was ready and has received his eternal reward.
Funeral services were held at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church on Monday afternoon at two o'clock, with Reverend George Varns officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on
His gentle breast,
There by His love o'ershaded, sweetly
my soul shall rest.
Hark! tis the voice of angels, borne
in a song to me,
Over the fields of glory, over the
jasper sea.......
Card of Thanks-- We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown at the time of the death of our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, especially Reverend Varnes for his consoling words and Mr. Paul Turner for his kindness. We also want to thank all who sent cards and letters which helped so much. Mrs. Laura Hehr Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Heft and
children.
In Saint John's Catholic Church at Miltonsburg on Saturday, November thirteenth, Miss Eileen Hossman , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hossman of Malaga , became the bride of Airman First Class Donald Wayne Miller, of Clarington , who is stationed in Texas. The double ring ceremony was read by Reverend Donald Nuss.
The bride chose for her wedding a lace floor-length gown made with a tight fitting bodice with Peter Pan collar and long sleeves. The skirt was very full, made of net over satin. Her knee-length veil was fastened to a halo of pearls and she carried a bouquet of red roses and white carnations in a cascade arrangement with ferns and white satin ribbon. Her only jewelry was a cross on a dainty chain, a gift of the bridegroom. She carried out the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue and a penny in her shoe.
Mr. Robert Krone of Summerfield , sister of the bride was matron of honor. She wore a dress of deep pink net over taffeta made with a tight bodice and a very full skirt. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow roses and yellow carnations and the same flowers were used as a headpiece.
Marvin Hossman, of Woodsfield , Route three, was best man.
A dinner for over one hundred guests was given at the bride's home. Mrs. Hossman received her guests in a dress of brown crepe with rhinestone medallions. Her corsage was of yellow roses. In the evening a wedding dance for Mr. Miller and his bride was held in the Parish Hall at Miltonsburg .
When they left for their wedding trip to El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Miller was wearing a brown suit with matching accessories. A graduate of the Beallsville High School , class of 1952, the bride had been employed in the offices of the M. and K. Grocery Company in Barnesville.
Mr. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, of Clarington , Route two, was graduated from Clarington High School .
Howell, Patricia
Published--March 6, 2005
Howell , Patricia Ann "Patty" , 63, of Beallsville , died March 4, 2005. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield . Services are at 1 p.m. on Monday.
Drowning Victim Rites Today
Huffman, Carl A.
Funeral services for Carl A. Huffman, 27, of near Harriettsville, who met death by drowning Sunday evening, were held in Saint Henry's Catholic Church at Harriettsville on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock with Reverend Martin McNicholas officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with the Brubach Funeral Home of Summerfield in charge.
Huffman was drowned while wading in Sunfish Creek, near the Eddy Bridge, three miles north of Woodsfield .
Sheriff Francis L. Sulsberger, Jr., reported that Huffman, an oil field worker and his girl friend, neither of whom could swim, were wading in the creek when Huffman stepped into a nine-foot hole and disappeared.
The girl friend, Ruth Hogue, of Stafford , drove to Woodsfield and Sheriff Sulsberger accompanied her back to the spot. The sheriff recovered the body shortly after 7 p.m. Artificial respiration was administered for two hours.
Surviving are his parents, Leo and Christine Huffman, with whom he resided; three sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Sebach, of Erie, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mildred Kessler, of Ewington, Ohio, and Mrs. Pauline Poleo, of Hollywood, California, and five brothers, Harley Huffman, of the home; William Huffman, of East Sparta; Gilbert Huffman, of Lewisville , Route; Paul Huffman of Harriettsville, and John Huffman of Marietta.
Hughes, Lieutenant Fred
Services for First Lieutenant Fred Hughes, killed Friday December 18th, in the crash of his jet fighter plane in California were held Sunday afternoon, December 27th, at 3:30 in the Trinity Reformed Church at Manchester, Ohio. Interment was in the Greensburg Cemetery.
The body of the 25-year-old flier, who died when his plane crahed while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport, was returned to Manchester by train under United States military escort.
In the meantime, his 19 year-old sister, Barbara, who was motoring out West to visit him, finally was located by telephone in Des Moines, Iowa. She flew back to Akron on Sunday, December 20th.
Lieutenant Hughes' wife, Wanda Lee Williams Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Williams, of Woodsfield , Route 2, and son Randy, two, returned to Akron from Las Vegas, Nevada, also his father, Fred H. Hughes, who flew to the West Coast after learning of the crash.
Lieutenant Hughes also leaves his mother and a brother Clayton, a Kent State University student.
Last May, Lieutenant Hughes was credited with damaging a Russian built MIG fighter plane as he flew with the United Nations forces in Korea. He was one of ten United Nations pilots who took part in the first air battle there after General Mark Clark offered a $100,000 reward for delivery of a MIG fighter.
Before that he had won an Air Medal for meritorious achievement at the Korean front while attached to the 4th Intereptor Wing there.
Lieutenant Hughes was a graduate of the Greensburg High School and Ohio University.
Attending the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Williams from here, also Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Shirley Mae Williams) Gibson of Dover, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Hughes.
Huston--King
The haunting melody of "Because" sung by Mrs. Robert J. Clack. of Lomax, Illinois, and the beautiful parsonage home of Reverend and Mrs. Harris B. Anthony, 675 South Harris Avenue, Columbus, was the setting for the informal wedding ceremony of Miss Marcelia Jeanette Huston and Mr. Paul E. King at 4:30 p.m. , April 4, 1951.
The bride was winsomely beautiful in a royal blue suit with navy blue acessories. A corsage of white rosebuds and shadow carnations graced her left shoulder. Mrs. Clack, the matron of honor, wore a gray suit with a pink rose corsage. The best man was Reverend Robert J. Clack, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, Lomas, Illinois.
Plain gold wedding bands were exchanged by the happy couple in token and pledge of constant faith and abiding love, as Reverend Anthony read the marriage vows.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Huston, of Carroll, Ohio. Mr. King is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles King, of Woodsfield .
Wedding guests included the bride's father, mother and sisters, Norma, Dorothy and Doloris; Samuel Huston, brother of the bride; Mrs. Anthony and daughters, Della and Pauline; Robert J. Clack, Jr., infant son of Reverend and Mrs. Clack; and Mrs. Paul Cotner, of 1961 Concord Road, Columbus, Ohio.
Immediately following the ceremony, a lovely reception was held, with the bride observing the tradition of feeding the first piece of wedding cake to the groom.
The couple are currently residing at 325 1/2 South Ohio Avenue in Columbus.
Jackson, ??
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jackson, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, are the parents of a six pound daughter born Tuesday morning, June 7th, at 3:30 o'clock in a hospital in Bellefontaine. Mrs. Jackson is the former Miss Shirley Vickers. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Seward Vickers, of Woodsfield ; Mrs. David McDonald, of Columbus, and Ora Jackson of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Edward Young. of Miltonsburg , is the maternal great fgrandfather.
Kahrig--Reischman
Published--July 4, 1955
Saint John's Catholic Church, Miltonsburg , was the scene of the wedding of Miss Vivian Reischman, daughter of John M. Reischman, Route 3, Woodsfield , and Virgil Ray Kahrig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kahrig, Route 1, Lewisville .
The double ring ceremony was performed by Reverend Donald Nuss on Saturday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements of red roses, white summer flowers, ferns, and candles were used as decorations in the church.
White satin bows marked the pews.
Mrs. Roman Reischman, aunt of the bride, played the wedding marches. Following the ceremony, the bride placed a bouquet of white roses on the Blessed Virgin's altar and "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother" was sung by Mrs. Reischman, Lawrence Haren, Miss Georgia McCort, and Miss Alice Burkhart.
The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her father, was attired in a gown of white Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over white satin. The strapless bodice of lace was covered with a short jacket, styled with a Peter Pan collar, a row of self-covered buttons down the back, and long sleeves tapering to points over the hands. The full bouffant skirt of Chantilly lace was designed in an apron effect, with rows of nylon tulle ruffles in the back. Her fingertip veil was attached to a tiara of white seed pearls and sequins. She wore white pearl earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Her bridal bouquet was white gardenias with satin streamers. The tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a penny in her shoe was carried out.
Maid of honor was Miss Phyllis Reischman, twin sister of the bride. She wore a waltz-length gown of pink net over taffeta styled with a short jacket with cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. She wore a matching headband of net and seed pearls and carried a bouquet of white carnations with white satin streamers.
Bridesmaids were Miss Kathryn Reischman, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Edward Uppole, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Doris Ickes, close friend of the bride. All wore identical gowns and matching headbands of blue and yellow net over taffeta, styled like that of the maid of honor. They carried bouquets of white carnations with white satin streamers.
Martha and Helen McLaughlin, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Both wore aqua gowns of net over taffeta and matching headbands, and carried bouquets of pink and white baby carnations with white satin streamers.
Charles Reischman, cousin of the bride, served as best man. Ushers were Edward Uppole, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Lester and Herman Kahrig, brothers of the bridegroom.
Paul McLaughlin, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer.
For her granddaughter's wedding, Mrs. Reischman chose an aqua crepe dress with which she wore black accessories. The mother of the bridegroom chose a printed crepe dress and black accessories. Both wore corsages of white carnations.
A wedding dinner for the immediate families and close friends was served in the parish hall, and a wedding dance was held in the evening. Centering the bride's table at the dinner was a three-tiered wedding cake, which was decorated with white roses and a miniature bride and groom under an arbor of white flowers. On either side of the cake were lighted white candles and bouquets of summer flowers. Aides for the dinner were: Mrs. Glenn Steele, Mrs. Lyle Weisend, Miss Clara Burkhart, Miss Stella Burkhart, Mrs. Herman Kahrig, Mrs. Lester Kahrig, Miss Vera Kahrig, and Mrs. Hugh McLaughlin.
Following a brief wedding trip, the newly-married couple is residing at 339 1/2 West Larwill Street, Wooster, Ohio. For traveling, the bride changed to an aqua faille dress, a white coat and a white accessories. She wore the corsage of white gardenias from her wedding bouquet.
The new Mrs. Kahrig was graduated from Woodsfield High School with the class of 1952, and is now employed in the commercial department of the Ohio Central Telephone Corporation, in Wooster. The bridegroom attended Lewisville High School , served in the United States Army, and now is employed by The Ecko Products Company, in Massillon.
Out of town guests were present from Wooster, Dalton, Cleveland, Barnesville, Lewisville , Marietta, Woodsfield and Cambridge.
Kaib, Rita T.
Source--Altmeyer Memorial Obituaries Elm Grove, West Virginia
Published--March 4, 2005
KAIB, Rita T. Poulton, 90, of National Road, Wheeling West Virginia, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Wheeling Hospital.
Born in Woodsfield ,Ohio on August 27, 1914, Rita was the daughter of the late Charles and Ann Marie Letzelter Poulton. She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove and a retired clubhouse hostess at Wheeling Downs and Waterford Park.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband Harold Kaib in 1963; her brother, Edmund Poulton; and three sisters, Helen Alig, Mildred Poulton and Mary K. Gotard.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary Ann Kaib of Wheeling; two sons, John R. Kaib and his wife Nancy
of Sun Lakes, Arizona and H. Thomas Kaib and his wife Shirley of Lakewood Ohio; six grandchildren, Scott Kaib and his wife Glori of Strongsville, Ohio, Maria Locsei of Steubenville Ohio, Donald Kaib of Cleveland Ohio, Mark Kaib and his wife Kelly of Corrales, New Mexico, Brian Kaib of Sun Lakes, Arizona, and Dr. Susan McCartan and her husband Anthony of Scottsdale, Arizona; six great grandchildren, Cristi, Nicole, and Jamie Kaib of Strongsville Ohio, Nathanial Kaib of Corrales, New Mexico, and Megan and Sara McCartan of Scottsdale Arizona ; a niece, Cathy Schmoll and her husband John of Rockville, Maryland; two nephews, Charles Gotard and his wife Joyce of Mount Airy, Maryland and Richard Alig and his wife Patty of Wauseon Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove on Sunday, March 6, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove with Father John J. Sullivan as celebrant. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil services Sunday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Russell Nesbitt Services Capitol Campaign Fund, 529 Fulton Street, Wheeling West Virginia 26003.
Kemp, Ernest
Kemp , Ernest Woodrow (Woody) , 86, of Bethesda, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Crestview Health Care Center, Saint Clairsville, Ohio. He was born August 29, 1918 in Belmont County, a son of the late Andrew F. Kemp and Grace Patterson Kemp. Woody was a member of the Hunter Christian Church, and retired from the Tri State Asphalt Company, also a retired carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Bonita Roberts Kemp, and a grandson, Myron Kemp. Surviving in addition to his wife, Iris Ballard Kemp are two sons, Ernest (Bud) Kemp of Woodsfield and Tim (Linda) Kemp of Bethesda, grandchildren: Myra Mayhugh, Alyssa Peyton, Jesse and Jeromy Kemp, four great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy McEndree of Strasburg, Ohio and Mrs. Francis (Louise) Howell of Tacoma, Ohio. Friends will be received Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main Street, Bethesda, where services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., with Tim Kemp officiating. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio.
Ketterer, Julia (Hardesty)
Ketterer, Mrs. Julia Hardesty, aged 79, wife of George Ketterer, 614 Sheridan Avenue, Columbus, died at her home Saturday morning, February 12th, following an illness.
She was born near Miltonsburg , a daughter of Al and Jane Steele Hardesty and lived in that community until moving to Columbus about thirty years ago.
In addition to her husband, who is a surgical patient in a Columbus hospital, she is survived by two brothers, Sam and John Hardesty. One son, Frederick, who was graduated from Woodsfield High School, passed away shortly after_____.
Funeral services were held in Columbus, Monday afternoon and entombment was made in the Silent Home Mausoleum, Reynoldsburg.
(Mr. Ketterer passed away on Thursday, February 17th.)
Knowlton, Kenneth Mitchell
Knowlton, Kenneth Mitchell, the three-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knowlton, of New Concord, died at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, at six o'clock Thursday morning , December 2, 1954. The infant died from a heart condition.
Surviving in addition to the parents are a sister, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knowlton, of Malaga , and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Neuhardt, of Lewisville .
Graveside services were held at four o'clock Thursday afternoon at Friendship Cemetery , in Lewisville .
Reverend George Varns, of the Evangelical and Reformed Church officiated.
Kremer, Linda K.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kremer, of 928 South Buchanan Street, Arlington, Virginia, are the parents of a daughter born Friday, June 23. The new arrival weighed 6 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces, and has been named Linda K.. Mrs. Kremer is the former Miss Lois Eileen Ludwig. The grandparents are Judge and Mrs. T.J. Kremer and Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Ludwig of Woodsfield . Mrs. Rachael Christman of Lewisville , Route 1 is the maternal great grandmother. Mrs. Ludwig left Wheeling by plane Tuesday to spend sometime with her daughter and family.
Lafollett, Roger A.
Lafollett, Roger A. , 55, of Noble Street, Powhatan Point , died Thursday. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington , where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Avenue, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003. Sympathy expressions to www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
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Source--Grisell Memorial Obituaries Clarington, Ohio
Lafollett, Roger A., age 55, of Noble Street, Powhatan Point ,Ohio , died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 3, 2005.
He was born May 10, 1949 in Byesville, Ohio. He was a life long resident of Powhatan Point , a former employee of North American Coal Company and a Protestant by faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nancy Stevens Lafollett.
He is survived by his brother Art (Ramona) Lafollett of Powhatan Point , a nephew Christopher Lafollett and his fianc e Mary Beth Britton of Wheeling, and a niece Michelle (Terry) Schultz of Bethesda, Ohio.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 6, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington ,Ohio where services will be held on Monday at 1pm with the Reverend Don Cordery officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery ,Powhatan Point .
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Avenue, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003.
Landefeld, Elmer F.
Source-- News Clipping
Landefeld, Elmer F., of 234 Arlington Avenue, South West, Canton, died Friday morning, November 14th, in Mercy Hospital from a heart ailment.
A son of John and Mary Walters Landefeld, he was born near Miltonsburg 65 years ago, and had resided in Canton since 1912.
He was a building contractor in Canton for nineteen years and since that time had been employed as a machine operator by the Timken Roller Bearing Company.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edna Peters Landefeld; a son, Edgar E. Landefeld, of Massillon; a daughter, Mrs. James Howell, of Canton; three brothers, Herbert Landefeld, of Barnesville; Roy and Earl Landefeld, of Woodsfield ; one sister, Mrs. George (Freda) Young, of Miltonsburg , and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Spiker Funeral Home, Canton, Monday afternoon at three o'clock, with Reverend L.S. Hegnauer officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landefeld, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Scarborough, of Woodsfield ; Mr. and Mrs.George Young, Leroy Peters, George, Herman, Lewis and Clyde Landefeld, of Miltonsburg ; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Landefeld, Mrs. Harold Hall and daughter, of Barnesville; Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Landefeld and daughter Connie Lou, of Alliance. Roy Landefeld was unable to attend the funeral services of his brother on account of illness.
Linn, Hazel Catherine Geldmacher
Linn, Hazel Catherine Geldmacher, daughter of William H. and Minnie Yoe Geldmacher, was born near Lewisville , Ohio, May 26, 1906 and departed this life August 18, 1954 at her home on Newark Road, Zanesville, at the age of 48 years, two months and 23 days.
On July 29, 1906 she was baptized by Reverend F.A. Meusch and was confirmed on December 19, 1920 at Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, known as "Middle Church" by Reverend Otto A. Muecke, of which she had been a member, ever faithful to her God until called home.
On Christmas Day, 1926, she was united in marriage with Henry J. Linn, of Zanesville, Ohio. They spent practically their entire married life near Zanesville.
She was preceded in death by her father on January 18, 1934, and by a sister, Bertha May, on October 4, 1917.
Mrs. Linn leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Henry J. Linn, and his father and mother of the home; her mother, Mrs. Minnie A. Geldmacher, of Lewisville ; four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hankinson, of Galloway; Mrs. Irene Young, of Lewisville ; Mrs. Wilma Christman, of Jerusalem , and Mrs. Melba Stouse, of Saint Louis, Missouri; three brothers, , Frederick Geldmacher, of Cleveland; Raymond Geldmacher, of Grantsville, Utah, and Glen Geldmacher, of Lewisville ; nine nephews; eight nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Hazel was an amiable person, having a smile and cheerful word for everyone. Her sacrifices for her loved ones cannot be estimated, nor her loving care and tenderness be measured as she faithfully cared for her husband who had both arms amputated, due to an accident while at his work, eight years ago.
While our imaginations are too shallow to conceive why she was taken so soon, when so much depended upon her in the home, God who never makes mistakes, wanted her with Him, and we can but say. "Thy will, not ours, be done," She was loved and respected by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Funeral services were held at the Hillis Funeral Home in Zanesville, on Saturday, August 21st, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend George H. Shurtz, of Newscomerstown, officiating. Interment was in the Williams cemetery with the Hillis Funeral Home in charge.
Lysien, Della Marie, nee Shalayka
Published--March 12, 2005
LYSIEN, Della Marie, 86, of 54491 Lysien Road, Powhatan Point ,Ohio , passed away Friday at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, West Virginia, in the presence of her loved ones. Della was born October 6, 1918 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania., a daughter of the late Isador and Anna Pajak Shalayka. She was a member of Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Powhatan Point ,Ohio , American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of Powhatan Point , the Powhatan Fire Department Auxiliary and the Catholic Women's Club. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruno Shalayka; three sisters, Helen Biega, Jenny and Stephanie Shalayka. Surviving are her husband, Carl M. Lysien; two sons, Michael (Betty Jo) Lysien of Pickerington, Ohio and John "Jed" (Kathy) Lysien of Powhatan Point ,Ohio ; a brother, Walter (Helen) Shalayka of Benwood, West Virginia ; a brother-in-law, Pat Biega of Benwood, West Virginia ; four grandchildren, Kristine Marie (Ted) Tsoras, Trisha Elaine (Kirt) Elerick, Amanda (Darrin) Via and Mitch Lysien; Her great-grandchildren, Bubba's little angels, Kamdyn K. Elerick, Kierstyn E. Elerick and Kristopher L. Tsoras. Friends will be received noon to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point ,Ohio . Funeral Liturgy with Mass 10 a.m. Monday in Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Powhatan Point ,Ohio with Monsignor Gene Mullett as the Celebrant. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery ,Powhatan Point ,Ohio . Vigil service 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Reynolds Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit, Glen Dale, West Virginia. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com
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Mamie, Elizabeth , nee Michaels
Mamie , Elizabeth May , 79, of 118 Woodrow Avenue, Saint Clairsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 4, 1925 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and May Larner Michaels. She was retired from the Saint Clairsville School District, a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and the Saint Clairsville Eagles Aerie #2541. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Mamie, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War; three brothers, Harry, George and Harold Michaels. Surviving are her husband, Norman F. Mamie, three sons, Kenneth (Mary Jane) Mamie of Saint Clairsville, Norman (Bertha) Mamie of Bellaire and Neil (Connie) Mamie of Powhatan Point ,Ohio ; a daughter, Shirley Ann (Wayne) Dight of Saint Clairsville; nine grandchildren: Melissa (Ben) Barnhart, Durrenda Bell, Scott (Debbie) Spano, Danielle Spano, Richard (Jill) Mamie, Chandra (Jeremiah) Heath, Michael, David and Tommy Mamie; six great grandchildren: Scottie, Kortney, Shane, Shawn, Brooke and Brandon. Family and friends will be received Sunday noon to 4 p.m., at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 204 West Main Street, Saint Clairsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, with Reverend Kim Anderson officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery, Saint Clairsville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com
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Martin, Clyde Emerson Sr. try to find placement later
NEW MATAMORAS - Clyde Emerson Martin Sr., 76, of 6285 Archers Fork Road, New Matamoras , died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 7,1928, in Wade, Ohio, to Emmett and Bessie Mae Joy Martin. He was a member of Deucher Baptist Church. He retired in 1989 after 15 years of service from Consolidated Aluminum in Hannibal ,Ohio , where he was a fork truck operator. He served in the United States Navy from May 24, 1946, until March 19, 1948. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6387 in New Matamoras . He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma L. Tice, on May 23, 1953. They were married February 14, 1948. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Agnes H. Salsberry Martin, whom he married on January 18, 1954, in Marietta; two sons, Clyde E. Martin Jr. and his wife, Debra, of Newport, and Michael D. Martin and his friend, Valerie Delancey, of Hannibal ,Ohio ; two daughters, Lisa D. Earley and her husband, Richard, of New Matamoras , and Darlene O'Brian and her husband, James, of Lower Salem; three grandsons, Corey Martin, Josh Martin, and Johnny Rogers and his wife, Shannon; seven granddaughters, Sonja Byers and her husband, Bill, Teresa Montgomery, Melissa Martin, Lindsey and Abbi Earley, Kelli Teletchea and her husband, Richard, and Jill Horn and her husband, Steve; and two great-grandchildren, Lee Byers and Andrea N. Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; one daughter, Debbie Lynn Rogers; and 12 brothers and sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005 at Hadley Funeral Home , Reno Chapel, at 1021 Pike Street, with Ivan Smitley officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Attorney L.E. Matz Dies In Hospital
Matz, Lewis E.
On Sunday, August 17, 1952 , Attorney Lewis E. Matz died shortly after 1:00 o'clock at the Bellaire City Hospital where he had been a patient for a few days for observation and treatment. While he had been in more or less retirement for several months, the "drive" that chacterized his long and useful life kept him active for a man of more than four-score years.
Mr. Matz was born on a farm near Lewisville , February 14, 1886, a son of Ludwig and Christina Matz. He attended the public school in his community and determined to develop his mental as well as physical powers. He became a clear, forceful thinker, which helped make him successful in his chosen profession of the Law , as well as aided him in solution of many business and community problems to which he gave unselfishly of his time, money and energy.
He taught in Monroe County rural schools before entering Hobarth College in Cincinnati. As was the practice in his day, he "read Law" with a local firm, and was admitted to the bar in 1892.
As an individual attorney, as a member of the firms of Matz and Kremer, and Matz and Matz, he practiced in local district and federal courts for nearly sixty years. He was a member of the Monroe County and Ohio State Bar Association.
Mr. Matz was confirmed in the Evangelical faith and was faithful to his church obligations as was his unfailing practice in all relationships. For several years he served on the official board of his church, and was an unusually faithful attendant at worship services.
Fraternally, Mr. Matz was a member of Monroe Lodge Number 189 Free and Accepted Masons, becoming an entered apprentice on February 25, 1921. He was also a life member of the Zanesville Niks Lodge and a charter member of the Woodsfield Kiwanis Club . He served a term as president and was unusually active on its various committees, especially Public Affairs.
His service as City Solicitor of Woodsfield , his interest in the progress and development of his community, especially in better roads, backed by his thoroughness in whatever he undertook, commanded attention and respect of those to whom he appealed and in his years of retirement he could survey with satisfaction many results of his efforts.
On May 24, 1894, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna B. Egger, by Reverend J.R. Mueller, and they made their home in Woodsfield . She preceded him in death in 1936 as also did three brothers, Philip Christian and Herman; three sisters, Mrs. Chris (Louise) Leibfarth, Mrs. Fred (Amelia) Neuhart and Mrs. Amiel (Mary) Faber.
Surviving are three sons, Attorney Edmund L. Matz, Bellaire; Attorney Capel E. Matz and Wallace F. of Woodsfield and four sisters; Mrs George L (Lena) Christman, Mrs. Jacob (Rachel) Christman, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Hines, of Lewisville ; and Mrs. Elma Legg, of Massillon. There are also five grandchildren.
Monroe Lodge 189 Free and Accepted Masons conducted ceremonial rites of the order at the late residence Tuesday evening at 7:30.
Brief funeral services in charge of his pastor, Reverend Homer J. Kopke were held at the home Wednesday at 1:30 followed by final rites at Saint Paul's Church at 2:00o'clock.
Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery ,Woodsfield .
McCammon--Rubel
On Tuesday afternoon, March ninth, Miss Norma Jean Rubel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Rubel, of Summerfield , Route 2, became the bride of Private First Class Cecil A. McCammon, of Woodsfield , son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. McCammon, of Woodsfield , Route three. Minister J.V.A. Traylor performed the single ceremony at his home on Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield . Vows were exchanged at two o'clock
For her wedding the bride wore a teal blue linen dress with black accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations.
Witnessing the ceremony were their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Rubel, Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. McCammon, and Miss Betty Rubel, the bride's sister.
The bride had been employed at the Hercules Motor Company in Canton. Private First Class McCammon was inducted into the United States Army April 23,1953.
They are now residing in North Carolina where Private First Class McCammon is stationed.
Merckle, Glen E.
SARDIS - Glen E. Merckle, 76, of Pattons Run Road, Sardis , died Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at home. He was born April 13, 1928, the son of the late John J. and Mabel Mae Hall Merckle. He was a retired instrumentician from PPG Natrium Plant; a member of the Clarington Masonic Lodge 597, Free and Accepted Masons; and a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Beaver Merckle; four brothers, William Ray, Luther H., Clarence, and Everett; two sisters, Emma Williamson and Rose Rosenlieb; and one granddaughter. Survivors include one son, Ronnie L. (Paula) Merckle of Sardis ; three daughters, Vicky (Thomas) Insley and Emily Hasuman, both of Marietta, and Michelle (Ricky) Steele of New Matamoras ; one sister, Mary Martin of Rittman, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis . Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sardis United Methodist Church , 37240 Fifth Avenue, with the Reverend Diana Guyette and the Reverend Wendy Erb officiating. Masonic service will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Sardis Cemetery . Memorial contributions can be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, 37240 Fifth Avenue, Sardis ,Ohio 43946. Sympathy expressions can be left at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
Miller, Deloris Jean, nee Lamp
Published--February 23, 2005
NEW MATAMORAS - Deloris Jean Miller, 62, of 312 Main Street, New Matamoras , died at 2:50 a.m. Monday , February. 21, 2005 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, West Virginia. She was born March 20, 1942, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of Dewey Lamp and Elizabeth Stevens Lamp. Her husband, Frances L. Miller, preceded her in death in 1982. Deloris is survived by two sons, Billy Ray Miller of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Alan Miller of New Matamoras ; one daughter, Elizabeth Barber and her husband, Robert, of Girard, Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Alvia Lamp and his wife, Ethel, of New Matamoras . Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, February 23 at Hadley Funeral Home ,New Matamoras Chapel . Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys, West Virginia. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. today until the time of service.
General Information
Mowder General Store
Source--MyFamily.com Belmont County, Ohio
Published--??
Belmont County History, 1988 - - - Page 78-79. The following article was written by: Tom & Miriam Stubbs; Martha Flanagan.
On Dec. 31, 1987, the Mowder Brothers General Store located in Alledonia, Washington Township., was officially dissolved. It had been doing business from at least 1885 and maybe before.
The history of the store and the lovely house nearby began with Alexander Holtz Caldwell, in the early 1880's. Brought up in a one-window log cabin, Mr. Caldwell vowed to one day build a home 'with all windows', since he was tired of 'not seeing out'. His dream materialized with the mansion, which boasted 54 windows.
Many years later, the general store was built, along with a warehouse divided by a few feet of space, used for livestock taken in trade for goods. In those early years, a grocer named Mr. Jackson would journey down from Bellaire, returning home with a train load of fresh butter, eggs, and crates of live, squawking poultry for his own customers.
The old county store sold everything from calico to oil lamps, gum boots, to buggy whips. It was a mercantile business satisfying the needs of its rural customers.
In 1915, Miriam Mowder Stubbs' grandfather purchased the store after moving his large family to the southern Belmont County area. He had wanted it for his youngest son, but it was Otto and David Mowder, his older boys, who bought the place from him just a few years later.
Otto married Floy Caldwell, Alexander's granddaughter, while David married Nada Caldwell (no relation to Floy).
The two brothers later purchased the red brick mansion and turned the fourteen-room house into a duplex with each family occupying a half of the house.
The store was the pivotal point of their lived with the Post Office located in the rear, the creamery out front where farmers brought their cream to be tested, and two gas pumps also were located in front. Otto was postmaster for many years.
The narrow gauge railroad train made stops at the Alledonia store with Otto and David working as ticket takers. Then renamed the 'Ohio River and Western' and again given an affectionate nickname, "Old Rusty and Wobbly": the train continued to bring business until its last whistle blew in 1931.
The brothers were involved in community activities, and at one point loaned out land across from their store to be used as the site for a Grange Hall. There were years of dances, meetings, and social gatherings before the decline came, and the building fell victim to disuse. It was torn down in 1986.
Miriam Stubbs and her twin brother, Dr. Merwin Mowder, an optomerist in Bellaire, as well as Otto's two children, Ruth [Mrs. Herman Paine], and retired Home Demonstrator for Monroe County , and John, an elementary principal in Westerville, Ohio, helped out at the store. "We were taught partnership and told the store was a business. We were never allowed to take anything we did not pay for. . . our candy allowance covered our small purchases", said Miriam.
In 1951, Miriam married Tom Stubbs a Muskingum College student from Quaker City. She continued teaching business classed in Beallsville High School , while Tom worked toward his math degree. Service during World War II had interrupted his education. Alfter completing his education, he became a high school math teacher and later Assistant Dean at Ohio University Belmont.
Miriam and her husband moved back to Alledonia to help her father with the store after Otto died in 1957. They moved into the mansion with Miriam's parents. She was asked to temporarily fill the job of postmaster, left vacant by Otto's death. It soon became a permanent position. The Stubbs became parents of two children, Marcia and Greg.
On a Sunday evening in November 1970, while he and his family were held at gun point during a robbery, David Mowder collapsed and died of a heart attack.
In 1972, the Stubbs and Nada Mowder purchased Floy's share of the store, thought Otto's widow maintained her interest in the mansion, leaving her share to her two children at her death in 1978. She was 92.
Within recent years business began declining at the store because area coal mines were closing down and people began shopping at the new malls. The Stubbs finally decided to sell out the store on September 5, 1987. As of 1988, the Post Office remained, and their daughter Marcia added a craft section where floral arrangements are made.
Mowder--Paine