Catholic Church, Perryville, Mo., with the Rev. Fr. Kevin Fausz C.M. serving as
celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Perryville, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Warm the
Children," c/o Pandora Neuhart, 40189 Gun Club Road, Woodsfield, Oh.
43793.
Binegar, Eva Jean (nee--Holpp)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD - Eva
Jean Binegar, 68, of Antioch, died Wednesday June 27, 2001 at her
home. She was born November 27, 1932, in Belmont, W.Va., daughter
of the late Fred R. and Esta (Davis) Holpp.
Mrs. Binegar was a
member of Unity Baptist Church, and a charter member of Antioch Fire
Department, where she belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a member
of Midway Senior Citizens Group.
She leaves her
husband, Merle O. Binegar of Antioch; three sons,
Brian Allen (Sue) Binegar and Bruce Lee (Kimberly) Binegar, both of Sardis, and
Fred Otto (Jacie) Binegar of Antioch; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lora Jean)
Powell of Malaga, Mrs. Mitchell (Pamela Kay) Winland of Broken Arrow, Okla.,
and Mrs. Joe (Nila Louise) Heintzman of Sistersville, W.Va.; a brother, Gary Holpp
of Tennessee; a sister, Betty Howell of St. Mary's, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call
from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services
will be 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Danny Chandler officiating.
Burial will be in
Unity Cemetery, near Antioch.
Carpenter, Alma M. (nee--Baker)
Source--Daily Jefferson Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Alma M. Carpenter, 70, of Sardis
(Antioch Community) died Friday, October 26, 20010 at Wetzel County Hospital,
New Martinsville, W.Va.
She was born September 14, 1931, in Antioch,
daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Afdena (Clark) Baker.
Mrs. Carpenter was a homemaker and a Protestant
by faith.
She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the
Antioch and Antioch Community Fire Department.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mark
Carpenter; an infant sister, Rose Mary Baker; a half-sister, Delcie McKain; two
half-brothers, Vincent Earl Baker and Olas Roy Baker.She leaves her husband,
Paul E. Carpenter, whom she married Oct. 6, 1951; a daughter, Mrs. Albert
(Sharon) Leasure of Sardis; two sons, Bruce G. (Brenda) Carpenter of
Barnesville, and Gregory P. Carpenter of Winchester, Va.; a brother, Jame A.
(Carol) Baker of Antioch; a half-brother, William H. (Pauline) Baker of Canton;
five grandchildren, Sabrina Marie Carpenter, Aaron Casey Carpenter, Keith
Austin Carpenter, Bruce Carpenter Jr. and Nathan Lee Carpenter; her
mother-in-law, Leona Skaggs of Woodsfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday with Don Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will
be available at the home.
Castelli, Sebastian J. "Tony"
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Sebastian
J. "Tony" Castelli, 80, of 417 Eastern Ave., died at 8:25 a.m.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at his home.
He was born
November 12, 1920, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Cerino and Rosaria Terranova
Castelli. He was a former self-employed entrepreneur in various ventures, a
former distributor for Xypex Waterproofing Compound in Arizona and Ohio and was
a retired insurance agent. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a
member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church at Woodsfield and Knights of Columbus
at Barnesville. Upon his retirement, he was a therapeutic foster parent and an
avid gardener.
He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Hambrick Castelli, whom he married Oct. 10,
1990; three sons, Sebastian Joseph Castelli Jr. at home, Anthony Castelli of
Pine, Colo., and Richard Castelli of Cary, S.C.; two daughters, Charlotte Del
Fiacco of Illinois and Patricia Georgiev of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; one
stepdaughter, Christine Sanborn of Jerusalem; one
stepson, Benjamin Sanborn of Lakewood; three sisters, Rose Gollen of Renton,
Wash., Lucy White of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ann Rogers of Lakewood; two brothers,
Albert Castelli and Frank Castelli, both of Middleburg Heights; 15
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents and two brothers, Roland Castelli and James Castelli.
Mass of Christian burial is at 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield with the Rev. David Gaydosik as
the celebrant. Burial is in St.
Sylvester Catholic Cemetery in Woodsfield with full military graveside services
conducted by Belmont Veterans Council. Vigil services are at 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.
Clift, Anna Mae (nee--Reischman)
Source--Times Leader Martins Ferry, Ohio
Published--December 4, 2001
Clift, Anna Mae, 71, 225 S.
Broadway, Barnesville, died Monday at OVMC.
She was born April 11, 1930 in Monroe County, daughter of the late John
Michael and Clara (Miller) Reischman. Campbell Plumly Milburn Funeral Home,
Barnesville was in charge.
Cline, Zelda (nee--Durbin)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
LORAIN -- Zelda Cline,
89, of Lorain died Sunday, August 19, 2001 at New Life Hospice Center of St.
Joseph in Lorain after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 11,
1911, in Monroe County to Evan and Gracie Durbin. She moved to Lorain from
Monroe County in 1941, and to Vermilion in 1946.
She was a member of
Brownhelm Congregational Church in Brownhelm. She worked during World War II at
Thew-Shovel in Lorain and South Shore Packing Co. in Vermilion. Her hobbies
included gardening, canning and cooking.
She is survived by two
daughters, Kathern Beursken and Marjorie Gassnig, both of Vermilion; three
sons, Lewis Melvin Cline of Chula Vista, Calif., Cecil Charles Cline of
Williams, Ore., and Clayton Eldred Cline of Vermilion; 16 grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Lawrence F. Cline, on Feb. 15, 1996; three sisters, Mary Scott,
Flossie Scott and Mabel Widener; and four brothers, Charlie, Arland, Orlando
"Jake," and James Durbin.
Services are at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, with the Rev.
Stephanie Bikel, pastor of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ,
officiating. Burial is in Rugby Cemetery in Brownhelm Township. The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be
made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-9811.
Covert, Dorothy E. (nee--Armstrong)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD - Dorothy E. Covert, 81, of Antioch, died
Thursday, September 27, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born July
30, 1920, in Holmes County, daughter of the late Elmer and Lola (Bogner)
Armstrong.
Mrs. Covert was a Protestant by faith.
She was preceded in death by a son; three sisters; and a
great-great-grandson.
She leaves her husband, Kenneth "Bud" Covert of
Antioch; three sons, Gene Vernon of Washington Court House, Glen Vernon of
Atlanta, and Raymond Vernon of Atlanta; a nephew, Lloyd Smetzer of Wooster; a
niece, Linda Wolbaugh of Apple Creek; several nieces and nephews; 11
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch
Cox, Rosemary (nee--McBride)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Rosemary Cox, 74, of 11 Andover Circle died at
2:52 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital in
Barnesville.
She was born Dec. 24, 1926, in Salem, W.Va., to Matthew and
Gail McQuin McBride. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodsfield Church
of Christ at Woodsfield.
She is survived by her husband, Emerson E. Cox, whom she
married July 12, 1947; three daughters, Joan Thompson and her husband, Don, of
Mocksville, N.C., Sandy Shepherd and her husband, Charles A., of Hazen, N.D.,
and Debbie Lodge and her husband, Bruce, of Woodsfield; one son, Mike Cox of
Woodsfield; four sisters, Betty Roby and Carolyn Ney, both of Canton, Patty
Hickenbottom of Somerton and Becky Kirchbaum of Mantua; three brothers, John
McBride of Zoar, Jim McBride of Barnesville and Gene McBride of Ravenna; nine
grandchildren, Charles P. Shepherd, Brady Shepherd, Lori and Oscar Reyes,
Kristy Thompson, Faye Lodge, Justin Cox, Sarah Lodge and Aaron Cox; two
great-grandchildren, Serena Lodge and Nathan Reyes; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Margaret
Anna McBride; five brothers, Joe, Doug, Jerry, Paul and Connie McBride; and two
granddaughters, Jenna and Nicole Lodge.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home in
Woodsfield with Harry Summers officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield. Friends will be received
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dimit, Caroline M. (nee--Lohr)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--December 2001
WOODSFIELD - Caroline M.
Dimit, 101, of Alliance, formerly of Monroe County, died Saturday, December 29,
2001 in Alliance.
She was born October 6,
1900, in Monroe County, daughter of the late George and Lena (Hoberg) Lohr.
Mrs. Dimit was a member
of St. Paul Church of Trail Run, Sardis.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Leslie Dimit, in 1967; a son, Paul Dimit; and a daughter,
Eva King.
She leaves a son, Roger
Dimit of Alliance; three daughters, Phyllis Smith of Ravenna, Twila Minger of Alliance,
and Vera Eddy of Woodsfield; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 10
to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services
will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in
Trail Run Cemetery, near Sardis
Ewers, James "Jamie'
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - James "Jamie" Ewers, 21, of
Woodsfield, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at his home.
He was born April 25, 1980, in Wheeling, W.Va., son of
Norene (Henthorn) Ewers of Woodsfield and the late Elvin Ewers.
Jamie was a 1999 graduate of Monroe Central High School.
He leaves a daughter, Jazmine Ewers of Woodsfield; two
brothers, Christopher and Anthony Ewers, both of the home; and his maternal
grandmother, Geraldine Piatt of Woodsfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Brent Roth
officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Ewers, Stella L. (nee--Hall)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Stella L. Hall Ewers, 93, of Maple Avenue,
died Thursday, August 9, 2001 at the Monroe County Care Center in
Woodsfield.
She was born October 22, 1907, in Monroe County, to Austin
E. and Laura L. Stewart Hall. She was a member of Woodsfield United Methodist
Church and the Methodist Church Thrift Shop.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Clymer and Mary Kehl and
her husband, Dan, all of Woodsfield; one daughter-in-law, Norene Ewers of
Woodsfield; one brother, Elvin Hall and his wife, Audrie, of Rinard Mills;
seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ewers; one son,
Elvin Ewers; her parents; and two brothers, Carl and Gilbert Hall.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100
S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Presbyterian Cemetery in Brownsville.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home
Giles, Jean W.
Source--Statesman Journal Salem, Oregon
Published--March 2001
April 1,1923--March 19, 2001
Giles, Jean, 77, of Salem died Monday. (MARION
CO.)
She was born in Fly, (MONROE CO.)Ohio, and moved
to Columbus, (FRANKLIN CO.) Ohio, in 1941 and to Salem in 1994. She retired as
office manager from Columbus Public Schools in 1984. She was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, South Salem Senior Citizens and Skyline
Baptist Church. She enjoyed writing. She married Clarence in 1946; he is
deceased.
Survivors include her daughter, Colette Tennant
of Salem; and three grandchildren.
Visiting will be 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Virgil
T. Golden Chapel.
Services will be Monday at Rutherford-Corbin Chapel, Worthington, Ohio.
Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Columbus. Contributions: Habitat for
Humanity, 680 State St., Salem, OR 97301.
Harmon, Raymond, "Gene" Eugene
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--July 26, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Raymond Eugene "Gene" Harmon, 73, of
Rinard Mills (Marr community) died Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at Marietta Memorial
Hospital.
He was born January 29, 1928, in Graysville, son of the late
Harry and Wilna (Cline) Harmon.
Mr. Harmon was a retired school bus driver for Switzerland
of Ohio School District in Monroe County, having served for 25 years.
He was also a former maintenance worker for Wayne National
Forest, and was a former Bethel Township trustee for 16 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
He was a Protestant by faith.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Scarbro; a
sister, Shirley Flauhaus; a brother, Leonard Harmon; and a grandson, Edward
John Britton.
He leaves his wife, Pauline (McCune) Harmon, whom he married July
9, 1952; four daughters, Mrs. Daiton (Susan) Scarbro and Mrs. Leroy (Glenda)
Scarbro, both of Rinard Mills, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Britton of Marietta and Mrs.
Brian (Kathy) Graham of Dart; a brother, Larry (Hope) Harmon of Washington,
W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Norbert (Ada) Schumacher of Woodsfield, Mrs. Dewey
(Ann) Queen of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Vernon (Patty) Alberry of Newark; a
sister-in-law, Ethel Harmon of Marietta; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter;
nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Harold
B. Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, near
Marr.
Hohman, Thelma C. (nee--Yontz)
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--March 3, 2001
Hohman, Thelma C., age 76, of Canton, died
Friday morning in the Hanover House after an extended illness. Born in
Lewisville, Ohio, she had been a Canton resident since 1947. She retired in
1985 from the J.C. Penney Co. after 19 years of service. She was a member of
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Joan of Arc Altar Rosary Society, St. Joan
of Arc Sewing Club and the A.A.R.P. Survived by her husband, Charles W. Hohman;
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol and David Phillips of Canton, Arlene
Watters of Coroapolis, PA and Joyce and Gary Isler of North Canton; a son and
daughter-in-law, Ken and Polly Hohman of Copley, OH; seven grandchildren, Mark
Wootton, Lori Laghaeian, Jenny Shaver, Jason Watters, Jessica Hohman, and Chad
and Kari Isler; two great-grandchildren, Aidan Laghaeian and Ashley Wootton;
and four brothers, Joe Yontz of North Canton, Ray Yontz of Jerusalem, OH, Dale
Yontz of Woodsfield, OH and Ronald Yontz of Canton.
Preceded in death by two
sisters, Leona and Bertha Michel; and a son-in-law, Michael Watters. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
with Fr. Thomas P. Dyer as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Hopton, Maude E. (nee--Mobley)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--June 2001
Hopton, Maud E., 89, of
Pfalzgraf Road, formerly of Flint, Mich., died Sunday, June 24, 2001 at the
Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 6,
1912, in Monroe County to Charles F. and Elizabeth Agin Mobley. She retired
from the J.C. Penney Co. at Bay City, Mich. She was a member of Woodsfield
Church of Christ and also the Church of Christ in Flint.
She is survived by two
sons, Richard Hopton and his wife, Betty, of Woodsfield and Ronald Hopton and
his wife, Sandra, of Gaines, Mich.; two daughters, Carolyn Roe and her husband,
Sam, of Flint and Marilyn Herman and her husband, Gordon, of Evart, Mich.; one
daughter-in-law, Dorothy Hopton of Flushing; two sisters, Gladys Haynes of
Rittman and Pearl Piatt of Woodsfield; 12 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, John E. Hopton, in 1992; one son, Denzel Hopton; her
parents; one sister, Lucy Simmons; one brother, Charles A. Mobley; two
grandchildren, Barbara Ann Hopton and Vicki West; and two great-grandchildren,
Reid Hopton and Maranda Roe.
Services are at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Keith
Jones officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be
received from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Keylor, Richard L.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Richard L.
Keylor, 76, of Wood Street died Saturday, September 1, 2001 at his home.
He was born July 22,
1925, in Woodsfield to Frederick and Clara
Drum Keylor. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former employee of
the former Loveday Motors in Woodsfield. He was a member of First Baptist
Church at Woodsfield.
He is survived by his
wife, Nada Snively Keylor of Woodsfield; one daughter, Geraldine Joyce of Long
Beach, N.C.; one sister, Geraldine Piatt of Woodsfield; two brothers, Harold B.
"Cricket" Keylor of Woodsfield and Hyde Keylor of Columbiana, Ohio;
and one grandson, Jordan Seebach of Lewisville.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; one sister, Martha Lee Harmon; and two brothers, Thomas and
Harry Keylor.
Services are at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Harold
Kinney officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery with full military graveside
services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council. Friends will be received
from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home
Morris, Shirley A. (nee--McCaslin)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Shirley A. Morris, 64, of Woodsfield, died Friday, October 12,
2001 at Barnesville Hospital. She
was born March 9, 1937 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Waldo C. and
Helen (Barton) McCaslin.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Larry A. Morris, in 1994; two brothers, Donald McCaslin and Dean
McCaslin; a sister, Arlene Hopkins; two infant brothers; an infant sister.
She leaves two daughters,
Tammy (Jim) O'Brien of Woodsfield and Cheryl Morris of Chillicothe; two
sisters, Rosalee Ward of Byesville and Kathleen Ward of Woodsfield; a
granddaughter, Brieann Beidenbach; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9
p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where
services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial
will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Mowery, John A.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD -- John A. Mowery, 58, of 47467 Ohio 26,
Woodsfield, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001 at the Ohio Valley
Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va.
He was born June 23, 1943, in Pomeroy to Willard and Agnes
Wilson Mowery. He was a coal miner with Ohio Valley Coal Co., No. 6 Mine, at
Alledonia. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Moore Mowery, whom he
married April 8, 1970; three sons, Timothy Mowery and his wife, Marie, of
Columbus, Troy Mowery of Woodsfield and Corey Mowery of Columbus; three
brothers, Jack and Kenny Mowery, both of Pomeroy, and James Mowery of Columbus;
five grandchildren, Justin Mowery, Jocelyn Mowery, Layken Mowery, Joey Mowery
and Johnny Mowery; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Junior
Mowery; and two sisters, Judy VanConney and Joann Weirs.
Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
There is no visitation. Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield is in charge of
arrangements.
Piatt, Lester L.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -
Lester L. Piatt, 70, of Whipple R.D. 1, died Friday, August 3, 2001 in Marietta
Memorial Hospital, Marietta.
He was born March
4, 1931, near Graysville, son of the late Thurman and Phena Jane (Nalley)
Piatt.
Mr. Piatt was a retired
employee of the Airolite Co., Marietta, and a farmer. He attended Whipple
Baptist Church; was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; a member of the
Aurelius Lodge 0308 F. & A.M., Macksburg; and a member of the Cattlemen's
Association in Washington County.
In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Todd Piatt; five brothers,
Harry Piatt, Heber Piatt, Ray Piatt, Charles Piatt and Carl Piatt.
He leaves his wife, Anna Lee
(Carpenter) Piatt, whom he married Oct. 27, 1952; two sons, Jerald (Vikki)
Piatt of Whipple; Gale (Pam) Piatt of Bridgeport, W.Va.; two sisters, Mabel
Dillon and Ruth (Junior) Lisk, both of Marietta; two brothers, Forrest
"Ben" (Maxine) Piatt and Emil (Anna) Piatt, both of Marietta; two
sister-in-laws, Dora Piatt and Imogene Piatt, both of Graysville; three grandchildren;
two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother-in-law; and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 Route 78 West, Woodsfield, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
Tuesday, where services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Scott Souther
officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Pleasant Ridge Cenmetery near Graysville.
Piatt, Mary (nee--King)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--March 31, 2001
GRAYSVILLE -- Mary
Piatt, 100, of Ohio 26, Graysville, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at the
Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield. She was born Feburary 9, 1901, in
Graysville to Allen and Anna Christy King. She was a homemaker and a member of
Graysville United Methodist Church and the Women's Society of the church for
many years.
She is survived by
one daughter, Vera Ullman and her husband, Ralph, of Graysville; two
grandchildren, Larry Ullman and his wife, Donna, of Graysville and Karen Marks
and her husband, Bob, of Cambridge; three great-grandchildren, Keith Ullman and
his wife, Tina, of Graysville, Tammy Howell and her husband, Kevin, of Rinard
Mills and Kimberly Marks of Cambridge; and five great-great-grandchildren,
Michael and Jonathan Ullman and Latasha, Tyler and Cole Howell.
She was preceded in
death by her husband of 80 years, Glenn Piatt, on April 13, 2000; one sister,
Carrie Moore; and two brothers, Harold and Lloyd King.
Services are at 1 p.m.
Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Pastor
Madlynne Webber officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
Piatt, Melvin E.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--July 2001
WOODSFIELD - Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Melvin E. Piatt, 64, of Graysville, who died 5:10
p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Harold Kenney Jr. will officiate.
Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
He was born July 30, 1936, near Graysville, son of Ethel
Smith Piatt of Graysville, and the late Everett R. Piatt. He was a
former coal miner and construction worker.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Vic Piatt, in 1973.
Mr. Piatt leaves two sons, David Piatt of Graysville and
Duane (Trish) Piatt of Fancy Gap, Va.; three sisters, Eleanor Jennings of
Cambridge, Faye (Jim) Berga of Beavertown and Carol (Gary) McConnell of Lowell;
two brothers, Richard (Alice) Piatt of Lewisville and Herber (Linda) Piatt of
Graysville; a grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Ruble, Alice E. (nee--Winland)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Alice E. Ruble, 98, of East Church Street died
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at Monroe County Care Center.
She was born August 31, 1903, in Monroe County to Thomas and
Laura Stine Winland. She was a member of West Union Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Rolland Ruble of Woodsfield and
Delbert Ruble of Sardis; one sister, Verda Beckett of Vero Beach, Fla.; 17
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Ruble, in 1980;
one
son, Harold Ruble; one daughter, Pearl Hodgkiss; two brothers, Alva and Vernon
Winland; and two sisters, Stella Stillion and Mary Lash.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S.
Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in West Union Cemetery near Sardis. Friends
will be received from 10 a.m. Friday until the hour of the service at the
funeral home.
Singleton, Rita M. (nee--Schumacher)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--December 2001
WOODSFIELD - Rita M. Singleton, 67, of Woodsfield, died
Saturday, December, 22, 2001 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center.
She was born June 1, 1934, in Woodsfield, daughter of the
late Herbert and Stella (Bing) Schumacher.
Mrs. Singleton retired from the Monroe County Care Center,
Woodsfield, where she served as a certified nursing assistant.
She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church,
Woodsfield, where she was also a member of the Purgatorial Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Singleton, who
died April 8, 1997; a brother, Elmer Schumacher; and a grandson, Christopher
Reed.
She leaves two daughters, Kathy Singleton of Woodsfield and
Mrs. Larry (Cindy) Stephen of Boston; two sons, Patrick (Sharon) Singleton and
Matthew (Sherri) Singleton, both of Woodsfield; a brother, Roger Schumacher of
Woodsfield; nine grandchildren, Madeline Singleton, Adam Reed, Kyle Singleton,
Tim Woodell, Jeff Woodell, John Schumacher, Tiffany Stephen, Katelyn Stephen
and Lance Schumacher; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield. A vigil service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at
St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik
serving as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, 330 South Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793, or St.
Sylvester Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793
Sparkman, Larry Allen
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
SUMMERFIELD -- Larry Allen Sparkman, 51, of 28072 Ohio 78,
Summerfield, died Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at Marietta Memorial Hospital
of injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was born October 9, 1949, in Crown Hill, W.Va., to Paul E.
Sparkman Sr. and Mary Mitchell Sparkman. He graduated from Scio High School in
Scio, Ohio, in 1968. A disabled American veteran, he served in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam era. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his mother of Summerfield; three brothers, Paul
E. Sparkman Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Woodsfield, Wayne Sparkman of Maineville
and Timothy Sparkman and his wife, Mary, of Summerfield; two sisters, Jane
Hines of Maineville and Cheryl Dalton and her husband, Victor, of Beallsville;
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield
with Pastor Wayne Clark officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield with full military graveside services conducted by the Belmont
Veterans Council. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
Trip, Elizabeth "Beth"
(nee--Pejsa)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD - Elizabeth "Beth" A. Trip, 48, of Woodsfield,
died Monday June 11, 2001 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born May 7, 1953, in Macedonia, daughter of the late
Otto and Marjorie (Brown) Pejsa. Mrs.
Trip was an employee of Woodsfield and Beallsville Emergency Squads, where she
served as an EMT. She was a foster mother to several children.
She leaves two sons, Anthony "Tony" Trip and
Timothy Trip, both of Woodsfield; three brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Pejsa of St.
Anacortes, Wash., Charles (Colletta) Pejsa of Mantua, and Donald Pejsa of
Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Audrey Chase of Tacoma, Wash.; and a grandson,
Christian Ruble.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, where a memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. Cheryl Allen
will officiate.
Tubaugh, Harry E.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Harry E. Tubaugh, 73, of
Beallsville, died Monday,
October 22, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital.
He was born March 22, 1928, in Clarington, son
of the late Carl W. Tubaugh and Lela (Jackson) Tubaugh.
Mr. Tubaugh was a member of Carpenters Union
Local 3, Wheeling, W.Va., and West Union Church of Christ.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during
the Korean War.
He was a board member for the Switzer Water
District.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice
Lallathin; an infant sister, Evelena; and his stepmother, Alice Rosenlieb
Tubaugh.
He leaves his wife, Wilma (Bayes) Tubaugh of
Beallsville; three sons, David (Mary) Tubaugh of Columbus,
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11
a.m. Friday with Minister Jeffrey Rich officiating. Burial will be in
West Union Cemetery, near Sardis.
Williams, Myrtle (nee--Winland)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Myrtle Williams, 99, of Woodsfield
died Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at the Arbors at Marietta, where she
had been a resident for the past eight years.
She was born March 12, 1902, in Graysville, the
eldest of nine children, to William and Lillie Cree Winland. She was a member
of Woodsfield Church of Christ, Graysville Grange and Graysville Homemakers.
She is survived by three daughters, Thelma
Lechiara and her husband, Dominic, of Ashland and Mrs. Dunham (Ruth) Hollister
and Mrs. Albert (Geneva) Zoller, all of Marietta; one son, Paul Williams and
his wife, Katherine, of Findlay; two sisters, Dorothy Decker of Parkersburg and
Juanita Clift of Sycamore Valley; one brother, Cecil Winland of New
Martinsville, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn
Williams; two sisters, Grethel Devore and Doris Wittenbrook; and three
brothers, Clesson, Clarence and Vernon Winland.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Yocum, Michael D.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Michael D. Yocum, 33, of 363 W. Marietta St.
died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 29, 1968, in Bellaire to Nancy Hartley
Sirianni and Arthur Dean Yocum. He was a 1986 graduate of Beallsville High
School at Beallsville and Swiss Hills Vocational School at Woodsfield. He was a
former department manager for Galyans in Columbus and was a Protestant by
faith.
He is survived by his mother of Lewisville; his father of
Centerville; his stepfather, Fred Sirianni Jr. of Lewisville; his stepmother,
Kathy Yocum of Centerville; two sisters, Hollie Tisher of Lewisville and Erica
Sirianni of Lewisville; two brothers, John Yocum of Barnesville and Rocky
Sirianni of Lewisville; two stepbrothers; two stepsisters; his maternal
grandmother,
Katherine Hartley of Woodsfield; and his stepgrandparents, Fred Sr. and Ada
Sirianni of Lewisville, and Martha Betts of New Martinsville, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harry
Hartley Sr.; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Eulalia Yocum. Memorial services are at 8 p.m. today at
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West, Woodsfield, with Pastor Wayne Clark
officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the
family. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Yontz, Joseph W.
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--March 2001
Yontz, Joseph W., age 78, died Saturday March 17, 2001 at
home in North Canton following an extended illness. He was born in Lewisville,
OH February. 9, 1923 to the late William and Nellie (Ritterbeck) Yontz. Joseph
was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, VFW #7490, and AARP. He retired
from Sugardale in 1986. Joseph was a veteran of WWII, proudly serving his
country and represented three generations of US Navy including son-in-law,
Petty Officer Second Class, Michael E. Masterson- deceased, and grandson, Petty
Officer Second Class, Michael D. Masterson now stationed in California.
Preceded in death by sisters, Bertha Michel, Thelma Hohman
and Leona Michel.
Joseph leaves behind his caring wife of 55 years, Violet Vi
(Weisent) Yontz; daughters and sons-in-law, Sue Masterson of Pembroke Pines,
FL., Kathy and John Ranalli of Troy, MI., Mary Lynn and Pat Kilkenny of North
Canton; sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis Yontz of Fort Wayne, IN., David and
Pat Yontz of Canton; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and
Rita Yontz of Jerusalem, OH., Dale and Sandra Yontz of Woodsfield, OH., Ronald
Yontz of Canton. Friends may call on Monday from 5-8 p.m. in ROSSI Funeral
Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be sung on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Little
Flower Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Kevin Fete as celebrant. Interment will be
in St. Louis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph's name can be
made to Little Flower Church Grotto Building Fund.
Published in the Owensboro KY Messenger-Inquirer:
Marie G Morris Carr, 83, Owensboro, died Tuessday, Nov 27 2001 at Owensboro Nercy Health System. The Owensboro native retired from General Electric Co and a member of Rosary Makers Club. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church for more than 50 years and taught Sunday school for 20 years. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and enjoyed dancing and making quilts for her family. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Morris in 1982 and Clinton R. Carr in 1999.
Survivors include a son, Robert Elmer Morris of Frisco City, Ala.; a daughter, Anita Quiggins of Owensboro; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; 11 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 2 pm Friday at James H. Davis Funeral Home chapel in
Owensboro. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro.
Visitation is from 2 to 8 pm today and after noon on Friday at the funeral
home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Peoples
Baptist Church, 700 Wing Ave, Owensboro, KY 42305 or Blessed Mother Catholic
Church, 515 E. 22nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Source: Wetzel Chronicle, New
Martinsville, WV; 26 Sep 2001
Friend "John"
Staley, Jr., 77, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, born May 2, 1924 in Porters Falls,
W.Va., died Sept. 16, 2001 in Painesville.
He is survived by his wife, Helene (Polczyk) Staley, whom he married in
1947; a son, John M. (Anita) Staley of Fairport Harbor; daughter Kathleen (Dan)
Wakkila of Painesville; sisters, Grace Stackpole of Wheeling, Ola Cochran-Sams
of Pine Grove, Donna Seibel of Cleveland, Ohio and Betty (Robert) Oliver of
LaVale, Md. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Friend and Mary Jane (McCormick) Staley; a son, James Staley in
1964; brothers Russell, Roy (Red), Ross, and Calvin Staley; sisters Myrtle
Balwanz and Virginia Stackpole Berendzen.
Services were held Wednesday in Fairport Harbor.
Source: Wetzel Chronicle, New
Martinsville, WV; 9 May 2001
Altia Cecile Staley, 97,
of New Martinsville, died May 1, 2001 at home.
She was born Aug. 25, 1903 in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late James
E. and Frances Boyers Yoho. She was a
member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Porters Falls and Reader, W.Va.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Armenia "Mena" Yoho,
and an adopted son, David L. Utt.
Survivors include her husband Cecil W. Staley, a son Bernard M. Staley and his wife Nancy of Fluharty Run; daughter-in-law Lucy Utt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a brother Donald Yoho of Jacksonville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Joyce Salazar and husband Sergio of Imperial Beach, Calif., Mark Staley and wife Lorrie of Ten Mile, Tyler County; John M. Staley and wife Judy Ann of Fluharty Run, Kelly Grubb and husband Sam of Knoxville, Tenn., and Daniel Utt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; seven great grandchildren, Jessica Carroll and husband Shawn of Chicago, Ill., James and Alison Staley and Sean and Derek Staley of New Martinsville; Sarah Elena Salazar of Imperial Beach, Calif. and Andrew Grubb of Knoxville, Tenn.; five step-great grandchildren, Crystal, Melanie and Ray Smith of Ten Mile, Tyler County and Armando and Brianna Salazar of Imperial Beach, Calif. Four nieces also survive. Family received friends Saturday at Grisell Funeral Home, Ratcliffe Chapel, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. David Kelly officiating. Interment in the Fluharty Family Cemetery, Fluharty Run, New Martinsville.
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Source:
Marietta Time, Tues. Oct 29, 2002
MALONE, Fla. - John W. Price, 80, of
Malone, formerly of Woodsfield, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at his home in
Malone after a brief illness. He was
born Feb. 20, 1922, in Woodsfield to Clarence E. and Hazel Gillispie Price. He
was a past general chairman of the United Transportation Union. He was a
veteran of the African and European Theaters of Operations during World War II.
He was an avid golfer for more than 70 years.
He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Jeannie Cline Price; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Jodi Grimm
Price; one daughter, Stephanie and Nathan Shimer; six grandchildren, Kelli
Price Chawla, Christian Price, Stacie McGarry Grose, Schuyler McGarry Strawser,
Laura Shimer and Nik Shimer; and three great-grandchildren, Victoria Strawser,
Rebecca Grose and Seth Grose.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in
Woodsfield with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Full military graveside
services will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield conducted by the Belmont
Veterans Council.
Visitation is from 2 to 4:30 and 6 to
8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at the home of Mildred Cline Fliehman on
Lewisville Road, Woodsfield.
Beryl O. Morrison, nee
Mobberly
Beryl O. Morrison, 79, of
the Horn's Nursing Home, Wooster, formerly of Monroe County and Lodi, died Aug.
26, 2002, at the nursing home. She was born at Sycamore Valley, Oct. 14, 1922,
a daughter of the late Amos and Olive B. Smith Mobberly.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Medina Church of Christ in Medina.
Surviving are two daughters,
Martha Warner, Shirley Boreman, both of Wooster; two
sons, Phil Morrison,
Florida, Lonnie Morrison and his wife, Wileen, Strongsville; two sisters, Mrs.
John (June) Hester, Medina, Mrs. Rolland (Mona) Bigley, Medina; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert E. Morrison on Dec. 2, 1999;
daughter, Charlene Morrison; grandson, Thomas Boreman; son-in-law, Darrell
Warner.
Friends will be received at
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, 7 - 9 p.m., Aug. 28, where funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 29, with Jim Duty officiating. Burial will follow
in the Creighton Ridge Cemetery, near Sycamore Valley.
Source:
The Marietta Times Marietta, OH, November 1, 2002
WOODSFIELD - Robert C. Grimm, 81, of
Lickskillet Road died Thursday (Oct. 31, 2002) at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Monroe County to
Orlando B. Grimm and Mary Starr Grimm. He was a former employee of the Pennsylvania
Railroad and was a retired employee of Montgomery Ward in Fort Wayne, Ind. An Army veteran of World War II, he served
three years in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater
He
was a Presbyterian by faith.
He is survived by his former wife,
Floi Parr Grimm and family of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Betty Paulus of
Woodsfield and Helen Marsh and her husband, Dana, of Columbus; four nieces,
Marilyn Paulus, Christine Boyers, Mary Ann Janes and Claudia Staley; and four
nephews, Frank Paulus, Ralph Paulus, James Janes and Claude Alan Janes.
There will be no visitation. Graveside military services will be
conducted at Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield at the convenience of the
family. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Monroe County Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 653, Lewisville Road,
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Minnie Columbia Luburgh, nee
Needs
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated February 7, 2002
Minnie C. Luburgh, 102, 315
Guilford Ave., Woodsfield, formerly of 107 North Paul St., Woodsfield, died Jan.
29, 2002, in the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield. She was born near
Caldwell, Crum Ridge, on March 11, 1899, a daughter of the late Andrew H. and
Mary Spence Needs.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ in Woodsfield.
She had enjoyed sewing and
crocheting and especially enjoyed her
family.
Surviving are three
daughters, Ruth Camden, Woodsfield, Mrs. Charles W. (Ruby) Martin, Mrs.
Edwin (Virginia) Devore, Jacksonville, FL;
nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Carlos Luburgh on Dec. 24, 1969; a daughter, Betty June Luburgh;
son, James Richard Luburgh; five sisters, Dora Oldham, Iona Wharton, Pearl
House, Florence Luke, Fanchion Marker; brother Roy Weeds; grandson, James
Wilbert Martin; great-great-grandson, Nathan Michael Norman; son-in-law, Robert
G. "Bud" Camden.
Friends were received at
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Feb. 1, where funeral services were held Feb.
2,with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Benevolent
Fund, 860 Lewisville Rd.,
Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated February 21, 2002
Nellie G. Anderson, 92, Graysville, died Feb. 16, 2002, at the Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born in
Monroe County, Aug. 15, 1909, a daughter of the late Charles Anderson and Hannah Sloan Anderson.
She was a
member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ.
Surviving.are a sister, Nettie Martin, Sycamore Valley; sister-in-law, Myra Anderson, Graysville; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
four sisters, Lila Rinard, Daisy
Weckbacher, Anna Frank, Georgia Anderson; five brothers, Ora Pinderson, Denver Anderson, Cars Anderson, Luther Anderson; an infant brother, George Hessie Anderson.
Friends were received Feb. 19 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held at
11 a.m., Feb. 20, with Minister Harold Kinney officiating. Burial in the Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery, near Graysville.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated April 18, 2002
Frederick W. Dillon, 62, Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield died April 9, 2002, at Marietta Memorial
Hospital. He was born in
Monroe County, July 11,1939, a son of
Virginia Forester Dillon, Woodsfield, and the late Jack Dillon.
He was a timber cutter and veteran of
the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving, in addition to
his mother, are his wife, Mandy Dillon Sardis; three sons, James Dillon and his wife, Tess, Memphis, TN, Michael Dillon,
Chillicothe, Jack Dillon and his wife, Tammie, Wooster; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Sheila) Pittman, Mrs. Loyd, (Rachel)
Fellers, all of Sardis; brother, Larry
Dillon and his wife, Vivan, Woodsfield; sister, Darla
Harmon, Graysville; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren.
Friends were received April 12 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held April 13, with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated February 2, 2002
Majorie M, Hogue, 80, 36920 SR 78, Woodsfield, died Jan. 30, 2002, at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born at Woodsfield on Feb. 9,
1921, a daughter of the late Vernon Maurice and Bertha Kinsey Nalley.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
Surviving are; two daughters, Bonnie Rothenbuhler, Cameron, Mrs. Don (Sharon) Weber, Woodsfield; son, Gailord Hogue and his wife, Laura) Woodsfield; sister,
Marveline McConnell,
Columbus; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Ellis E. Hogue on June 8, 1999; two brothers, James Nalley and Melvin Nalley; two grandsons, Jeffrey Hogue and Jon Garrett Hogue.
Friends were received at
Watters .Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Feb. 1, where funeral services were held Feb. 2, with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon June 20, 2002
Melvin M. Bates78, Ashland, died June 16, 2002 at Kingston of Ashland,
following an extended illness. He was born May 16, 1924, in Woodsfield, the son
of Adison and Edna Devore Bates.
He had been a resident of Ashland County for most all
of his life where he worked for the Highway Department for many years, and most
recently retired from Hawkins Market. He also farmed in his free
time. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a veteran
of the U.S. Army, where he served in WW II.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann, whom he married Jan.
18, 1946; son and daughter-in-law, Emerson and Sandra Bates, Ashland; daughter,
Connie, and son-in-law, Roger Kobb, Ashland; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Lyn and
Wayne Russel Bates.
Friends were received June 18 at Heyl Funeral Home,
Ashland, where services will be held at 11 a.m., June 19, with Pastor Dan
Bilkert officiating. Burial will follow at Nankin Cemetery, where the
Ashland County Joint Veterans Association will perform military services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United
Methodist Church, 220 Sandusky St., Ashland, OH 44805.
Audrey Evalee Mobberly (nee Woodard)
Audrey Evalee Mobberly, 87, Lodi, formerly of Pleasant Grove, died June 6, 2002 at Galion Community Hospital, Galion. She was born June 6, 1915 in Graysville, a daughter of Jay and the late Freda Victoria Gray Nalley Woodard.
She was a homemaker all
her life; was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Graysville,
Colrain Senior Citizens Center for many years, avid traveler and sports fan
following Ohio State football and basketball. She enjoyed social events
and was fun to be with.
Surviving, in addition to
her father, are two daughters and son-in-law, Mary Jane Mobberly, West Salem,
Mrs. Charles (Sharon Kay) Robinson, Galion; four grandchildren, Robin R.
Robinson, Thomas G. Robinson, Amber M. Means and Rhett E. Bainter; five
great-grandchildren, Joshua T. Grieve, Cainon C. Means, Colton S. Means, Haley
S. Bainter and Erica R. Bainter; Sister, June Rose Green Moss, Michigan.
In addition to her mother
who died in 1997 at 100 years of age she was preceded in death by her husband,
John Milton Mobberly, whom she married Sept. 21, 1935 and died in 1981;
grandson, Jeffrey S. Ray in 1983; brother Roger Green.
Friends were received an
hour prior to the service June 18 at Matteson Funeral Home, West Salem; later
at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Graysville, with Rev. Jim Duty
officiating. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Graysville.
Grethel L. Winland, 84,
Woodsfield, formerly of Graysville, Died June 16, 2002 in Monroe County Care
Center, Woodsfield. She was born Oct 27, 1917, in Knox County, a daughter
of the late Jim and Mary Edith Dillon Smith.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Graysville Church of Christ, Graysville.
Surviving are five sons,
Don Winland and his wife, Brenda; Roy Winland and his wife, Ila May, all of
Ashland; Floyd Winland and his wife, Patsy; Walter Winland and Carl Winland and
his wife Linda all of Graysville; two daughters Norma Jean Pentello,
Reynoldsburg, Pamela Winland, Woodsfield; brother, Lloyd Smith; three sisters
Maggie McLaughlin, Helen Patton all of Mansfield and Frances Dillon, New
Philadelphia; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-graandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Peanut"
Winland; three brothers, Bill, Bob, and Ralph Smith; granddaughter, Angela
Pentello.
Friends were received June
18 at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held at 2 p.m.,
June 19, with Roy Winland and Harold Kinney Jr., officiating. Burial will
follow in the Graysville Church of Christ, Graysville.
Donald L. Young, 56, Pataskala, died
unexpectedly March 23, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Monroe County, September 12, 1945, a son of the late
Lewis and Margaret Young.
He
was a former Reynoldsburg resident for 22 years, worked for 16 years at Western
Electirc/AT&T, currently employed by General Electric Super Abrasives, and
served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Surviving
are his wife of 33 years, Bonnie Decker Young; three sons, Brent, Chad and
Chris Young; three grandchildren, Devan, Taylor and Taygan; brother Bob and his
wife, Eleanor Young; two sisters, Mrs Glen (Juanita) Stalder and Mrs. Mark
(Sue) Martinka.
Friends
were received March 26 at Cotner Funeral Home, Reynoldsburg, where services
will be held March 27, at 11:30 a.m.
Violet Maud Bott, nee
Anderson
Source, Monroe County Beacon
Violet Bott, 83, Lewisville Rd., Woodsfield, died Sept. 22, 2002, at
Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.
She was born in Monroe County, Aug. 31, 1919, a daughter of the late
Albert (Al) Anderson and Lucinda Nalley Anderson
She was the owner/operator of Violet's Beauty Shop, Woodsfield, for 65
years; a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ; member of Illdreth Rebekah
Lodge # 842 Past Chief, member of Pythian Sisters Lodge of Woodsfield Past
Noble Grand, and a 55 year member of Center Grange.
Surviving are a son, John Bott, Woodsfield; brother-in-law, Ellis Bott,
Marietta.
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Bott,
Jan. 1986
Friends were received Sept. 25 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
where service were held Sept. 26, with Harry Summers officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Rebekah Lodge service was held Sept. 25 at the
funeral home.
Hazel Marie Steele, nee
Farrabee
Source Monroe County Beacon Feb 7, 2002
Hazel
Marie Steele, 90, Barnesville, Formerly of Fairview and Somerton, died Feb. 2,
2002, at the Barnesville Health Care Center.
She was born Sept 11, 1911, in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Homer
and Emily Weekley Farrabee.
She
was a Protestant by faith, a homemaker, mother and an avid quilter.
Surviving
are three sons, Bob and wife Sandra, Fairview, Roy and his wife Becky, Barnesville,
Paul, Kimbolton; step-son, James Franklin and wife Dottie, Akron,
step-daughter, Mary Belle Steele, Louisville, OH; step-daughters-in-law, Betty
Steele, Orlando, FL and Peggy Steele, Cuyahoga Falls; 28 grandchildren; 46
great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Mrs.
Charles (Harriett) Whiteley, Fairview.
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond
Steele, on Oct 7, 1987, step-sons, John and Joe Steele; brother, Frank
Farrabee; sister Mae Fitzgerald; grandson and great-granddaughter.
Friends
were received Feb 5 at Campbell-Plumley-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville,
where services will be held February 6 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Rodney West
officiating. Burial will follow in
Concord Cemetery, Centerville, OH
Nina Emaline Beardmore, nee Martin
Nina Emaline Beardmore, nee Martin, 85, 1003
Glendale Rd., Marietta, died March 27, 2002, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1916, in Monroe
County, to Edward and Lela Whitacre Martin.
She had lived in Marietta most of her life.
She
was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Dana
Class. She was a member of the Order of
Eastern Star #59, Marietta, She enjoyed cross stitching, cooking and being
around her family.
Surviving
are her son, Jeffrey Beardmore and his wife, Lynn, of Flemming; granddaughter,
Sarah Beardmore, Flemming; brother Wilbert Martin and his wife, Ruby,
Woodsfield; numerous nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Beardmore, Sept. 16, 1982,
whom she married Nov. 24, 1938; daughter Karen Beardmore; two sisters, Schammie
Johnson and Elizabeth Lindamore.
Friends
were received March 29 at Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, and March 30 at
the First Congregational Church prior to services, with Rev. Linda Steelman
officiating. Burial in Valley Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, 318 Front St.,
Marietta, OH 45750.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated April 18, 2002:
Delmer
L. Christman, 82, 1275 Marion Melmore Rd., Bucyrus, died April 13, 2002, in
Hartland, of Bucyrus. He was born May
23, 1919, in Monroe County, a son of the late Lewis E. Christman and Anna K.
Claus Christman.
He
farmed until 1970 and then worked for the County Highway Department retiring in
1989. He moved to this area in 1948.
He
was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ, former Lykens School
Board member, North Robinson Equity board, the Crawford County Fair board
member; served on the church board and was a 4-H advisor. He enjoyed carpentry and especially liked
making grandfather clocks and working in his yard.
Surviving
are his wife, Mary Grace Smith Christman, whom he married July 3, 1943; three
daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Mary Jane) Bays, of Sycamore, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy)
Gearhart, rural Bucyrus, Annabelle Horning, Mansfield; three granddaughters,
Malynne Keiter and Tony Barker, Mrs. Todd (Betty Jo) Billings, Jody Horning;
step-grandchild; great-grandson, Harley Barker; two step-great grandchildren;
four brothers, Thurman Christman, Woodsfield, Robert Christman, Bucyrus, Wilbur
Christman, Caledona, Edward Christman, Bolivar; brother-in-law, Charence Smith,
Monroe County.
In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Douglas
Keiter; two brothers, Lawrence and Earnest christman; two sisters, Celesta
Welty and Louse Bower.
Friends
will be received April 17 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. , at
Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, Bucyrus, with Rev. John Miller and Rev. Karla
Frost officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer
Society or the Relay for Life through the funeral home.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated March 28, 2002:
Barbara
A. Smith, 72, West Maple Ave., Geneva Twp. died Feb. 28, 2002, at her
home. She was born Nov. 20, 19929, in
Willoughby, a daughter of the late Keston and Stella Weber Wahl Brigham. She had lived in Geneva Twp. for the past
three years, previously living 30 years on River Glen Drive, Austinburg Twp.
She
was a graduate of Rock Creek High School.
Surviving
are two daughters, Dianna M. Patterson, Jackson Center, Pa., S. Barbara
Schultz, Geneva; three grandchildren, Dalynne Sanborn, and Eric and Scott
Schultz; two great-grand-children; three brothers, Corliss H. "Cork"
Brigham, Eagleville, Roy C. Brighham, Portsmouth, N.H. and John C. Brigham,
Eliot, Main; sister, Carrol J. Gildersleeve, Austinburg Twp.
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George
Laverne 'Pete' Smith. Lewisville, in 1998 whom she married April 30, 1949 in
Woodsfield; three brothers, Keston, Jr., Elmer and Linn Brigham; tow sisters,
Velda Grandbouche, Lois Timms.
Services
were held March 4 at Fleming Funeral Home, Jefferson, with Rev. Bill McMinn of
Eaglesville Bible Church officiating.
Burial in Eagleville Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039,
Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218
Robert
Edwin Devore, 77, died Aug. 28, 2002. He
was a native of Graysville and was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., for 43
years.
He
served in the U.S. Army during WW II with Company E 180th Infantry Regiment
45th Division Co. He was employed by
F.E. Myers Co. for 41 years, having managed the Jacksonville warehouse.
Surviving
are his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia Luburgh Devore; son, Steve Devore
(Candy); three daughters, Mrs. Rob (Carol) Cox, Mrs. Conrad (Pam) Edwards, Mrs.
Paul (Jill) Horwath; five grandchildren; Patrick and Michael Cox, Nathan and
Chelsea Edward, Paul Horwath Jr.; four great grandchildren, Ethan and Andrew
Cox, and April and Harley Horwath; sister Mrs. Larry (Ruth) Mackey; several
nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, George N. and Phyllis A. Devore; brother,
George N. Devore, Jr.
Friends
are received Aug. 30 at Hardage-Gliddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla.,
where funeral services were held Aug. 31.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 16444,
Jacksonville, Fla. 32245.
Emma
S. Jordan, 94, died Sept. 12, 2002, at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Woodsfield. She died as a result
of complications from a fall in her apartment at Monroe Manor on Aug. 21.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Gordan; six brothers; two
sisters.
After
living in Fort Worth, Texas, for 41 years, she returned to Ohio in 1983, to
live with her sister, Lucille Traylor, at 211 Eastern Ave. After Lucille's death in 1986, Emma continued
to live on Eastern Avenue where many local residents will remember her as the
"lady with the hat" whom they saw many, many mornings working in her
yard, tending it loveingly, and keeping it "swept clean".
After
recuperating from a broken hip sustained in a fall in April, 2000, she lived at
the Monroe Manor Apartments.
"Auntie
Em", as I, Barbara Traylor Young, called her all my life, believed with
her whole heart in Jesus Christ and the "Good News" which He brought
to all of mankind. She attempted in
every way she knew how, to spread the Gospel to everyone she met and to
countless people around the world through her participation in the World Radio,
Herald of Truth, World Christian Broadcasting, and In Search of the Lord's Way
ministries.
She
worshipped at the Goudy Church of Christ but considered herself a member of the
body of Christ whereever it met.
"Precious
in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints, " Psalm 116:15.
Funeral
services were held Sept. 15 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with Paul
Eddy officiating. Burial in Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated Jan. 31, 2002
Lewis
Harlan Hines, 74, Park Hill Rd., Corbin, KY, died Jan. 22, 2002 at Baptist
Regional Medical Center, He was born Nov. 21, 1927 at Graysville, a son of the
late James Henry and Freda L. Hartshorn Hines.
He
was a member of the Brummett Church of Christ.
He was a retired press operator with National Cash Register Company
having worked there for 40 years. He was
a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his
family, friends and neighbors.
Surviving
are his wife, Mary Weddle Hines, Corbin, whom he married Aug. 5, 1955; son,
Steven Lewis Hines, Corbin; two daughters, Gena F. Hines and Mrs. Brian (Sheia
R. Hines) Baylor, all of Corbin; three brothers, Crawford Hines, Graysville,
Marlin Hines, Canton, Carl Hines, Westerville; five grandchildren, Natalie
Hines, Abby Baylor, Evan Baylor, Skyler Hines, Meggie Hines
Friends
were received Jan. 24 at Corbin Funeral Home, where funeral services were held
Jan. 25, with Bro. Norman Webb officiating.
Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Source:
Monroe County Beacon dated Thursday January 31, 2002
William
J. "Bill" Weber, Brooksville, FL. Died Jan 17 at Brooksville Hospice
Center. He was born June 20, 1920, in Lewisville,
the son of William J. and Gertrude C Weber and grandson of the only village
doctor in Lewisville.
He
was the owner and founder of the lighted house number which graces more than
300 homes in Brooksville and 15 states plus Canada. As a young man, he was sent off to fight for
his country during WW II. He was
assigned to the 65th Infantry Division of Patton's 3rd Army in Germany. During his two year service to his country,
Bill earned many medals including the Bronze Star, The Army Good Conduct Medal,
the American Campaign Medal, the European Medal with two battle Stars, the WW
II Occupation Medal German Bar. He was
an expert rifleman.
Surviving
are his wife of 63 years, Catherine; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Shirley)
Wittman, Raytown, MO, Mrs. Cotton (Bonnie) Stamford, Spring, Texas; two
Granddaughters, Linda, Kansas City, MO, Angel Rychlik, Houston, Texas; great
granddaughter, Jessica, Kansas City; two grandsons, Curtis and Matthew Samford,
The Woodslands, Texas; three great-grandsons, Cody, Ty and Evan, The
Woodslands.
He
was preceded in death by a son, William Junior; seven brothers and sisters.
A
celebration of Bill's life was held on Jan. 24 for friends and loved ones. Burial was in Florida National Cemetery.
Hobart G. Blair, 72, 30516 CR 16B, Lower
Salem, died December 28, 2002, in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta. He was born Feb. 19, 1930 at Lebanon, a son
of the late Elza E. and Myrtle Christina Nalley Blair.
He
was a retired farmer and a member of the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ, near
Sycamore Valley. He enjoyed old time
music and playing the banjo.

Friends
were received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Dec. 30. Friends then received at the Creighton Ridge
Church of Christ Building near Sycamore Valley, Dec. 31, until time of
services, with Vernon Crum and Kent Parks officiating. Burial followed in Creighton Ridge Cemetery,
near Sycamore Valley.
Source: Marietta Times, Marietta Ohio, 30
July 2002
Moundsville, W. Va. - Wilber H. Lude,
85, of Elm Avenue died Sunday (July 28, 2002) at the Bishop Hodges Continuous
Care Center in Wheeling, W. Va.
He was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Antioch,
to Clarence C.[Chris] and Clara E. [Elizabeth] Hoff Lude. He was retired
from the former Allied Chemical Corp. He was a member of McMechen Church of
Christ, served on the Moundsville Council and was a former mayor of
Moundsville. [Note: His mother's name was Clara, not Clare]
He is survived by his wife of 64
years, Gladys L. Jackson Lude of Moundsville; two sons, Don Lude and his wife,
Suzy, of Indiana and Roger Lude and his wife, Shirley, of Syracuse, Ohio; four
daughters, Garnet Blake and her husband, Lonnie, of New Martinsville, W.
Va., Connie Martin and her husband, Charles, of Moundsville, Cathy Ramsey
and her husband, Martin, of Powhatan Point and Sandra Ferrie and her husband,
Albert, of Cleveland; two sisters, Florence Lallathin and her husband, Ralph,
of Antioch and N. Ruth Sampson of Bethleham, W. Va.; one brother, Clarence P.
Lude of Woodsfield; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Evangelist Bill
Carroll officiating. Burial is in West Union Cemetery near Sardis. Friends will
be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
West Union Cemetery, in care of Bob Kinney, 43074 Monroe County 10A.,
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Harry L. (Dyner) Huntsman
Sr., 71, of Barnesville, died Saturday at his home; nov. 16, 2002. He was born
feb. 14, 1931 in Woodsfield.
Dyner served in the marine
corps, and was a member of the VFW Post 2792, American Legion Post 168;
loom and F.O.E.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Earl Huntsman; two brothers; a sister and two great-grandsons.
Surviving are his mother,
Edna Huntsman of St. Clairsville; two sons, Butch Huntsman and his wife
Dana of Barnesville and Alan and his wife Debbie of Bethesda; three daughters,
Mrs. (Sharon) Buzzard of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Earl (Diane) Showalter and Kathy
Huntsman, both of Barnesville; two brothers, Marvin Huntsman of California and
Joe (Sonny) Huntsman of Georgia; five sisters, Sylvia Spencer of Toronto, Betty
Baker of Caldwell, Edna Lucas of Bethesda, Thelma Hicks of Texas and Janet Rock
of Toronto, Oh.19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
Tuesday at Campbell -Plumly Funeral Home; 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville,
Ohio where services will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday. Burial follows in
Crestview Cemetery Barnesville.
Military graveside services
will be conducted by Belmont County Council of the VFW.
Francis
O."Jack" Matson, Jr. (August 10,1943 - March 28, 2002)
A funeral service for
Francis O. "Jack" Matson, Jr., 58, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at
7p.m. today at Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel with pastor Bob Perdue
officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Newark Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Matson died March 28,
2002, at Selma Markowitz Hospice care center. He was born Aug.10, 1943, in
Troy, to the late Francis O. Matson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Hosmer.
Mr. Matson worked at
Diebold, Inc. For 28 years. He served in
the navy in the 1960's, and was a member of the CWA-AFL-CIO local #84710.
Mr. Matson is survived by
his wife of 28 years, Betty I. (Lendon) Matson of Buckeye Lake, whom he married
August 9, 1973; second mother, Lorene (Williams) Matson of Newark; daughters
Janet Lynn Matson of Clearwater, Fla., Estelle Belle Booth of Buckeye Lake,
Patricia Irene Showalter of Hanover and Rita Renee Dolan of Newark; sons
Jonathan Douglas Matson of Hilliard, Jason Alan Matson of Dayton, James Francis
Hall Matson , James Mansel Kurtz Jr. of Buckeye Lake, Jerome Michael Kurtz of
Delaware, and Jeffrey Manuel Kurtz of Delaware; sisters Janot Arlene Fitch of
Louisa, KY, Lois Jean Derr of Bradford, Sandra Jo Wright of Newark and Rosemary
Mees of Sidney; brothers , David C. Matson of Corpus Christi, Texas, John
Hosmer of Pemberton and Chris Johnson of Dayton; and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Matson.
Friends may call from 5 to 7
p.m. today at the funeral home, 179 Granville St. Newark. On line condolences can be sent at www.
Schoedinger.com.
Rodney D. Wheeler, 45, of
Bethesda, died Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2002) in Columbus. He was born May 22, 1957, in Alliance, son of
Mrs. Cliff (Sylvia) Huntsman Spencer and the late Samuel H. Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was an employee of Seminole
Tubular in Cambridge and was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by
his grandparents, Stanley and Laura Wheeler and Earl Huntsman.
He leaves his loving wife,
Jennifer (Sampson) Wheeler, a son Bradley Wheeler of the home; two sisters, Amy
and Stephanie of the home; two brothers, David Wheeler of Bethesda and Samuel
W. Wheeler of north Carolina; and his grandmother Edna Huntsman of St.
Clairsville.
Calling hours were held
Saturday. Services were held Sunday at
Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville. Burial followed in Crestview
cemetery, Barnesville. Memorial
contributions may be made to Quaker City volunteer fire department.
Grace L. Henthorn, 79, TH.512, Sardis,died
Jan.30,2002, at her home. She was born in Belmont County,April 16, 1922, a
daughter of the late Dory Morris and Luetta Wickham Morris. She was a member of the Brownsville Church of
Christ.
Surviving are her
husband, Lloyd Henthorn, Sardis, whom she married 55 years ago: son Paul
Henthorn, Sardis: four daughters, Sara Huff, Hayesville, Millie Haney, Sardis,
Marlene Terwilliger, Woodsfield, Shirley McCaslin, Woodsfield; two brothers,
Freeman Morris, Sardis, Chester Morris, Oklahoma: four sisters, Beulah
Crawford, Summerfield, Gladys Salisbury, Sardis, Mary Riggs, New Matamoras,
Ellen Nolan, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;1
great-great-grandson.
In addition to her parents
she was preceeded in death by a brother, Clyde Morris.
Friends were received Jan.31
at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Feb.1, with
Minister Warren Kinney officiating. Burial in West Union Cemetery near Sardis.
Carl R. Lendon, 54, of 50865
Church Street, Malaga, Ohio, died Monday, December 16, 2002 at his home. He was
born June 24, 1948 in Lewisville, Ohio, son of the late Leonard and Estelle
(Morris) Lendon.
Carl was a devoted husband
and father, a retired electrician for Ormet Rolling Mill, a member of Trinity
Church of Christ in Lewisville, Ohio, an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict,
and a member of Beallsville Masonic Lodge #362 F&AM.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by a brother -- Leonard Lendon, Jr. And a half
sister--Mary Miller.
He is survived by his loving
wife Faye (Caldwell) Lendon; a son Zachary Lendon of Cleveland, Ohio; a
daughter -- Erica Lendon of the home; a half brother - Larry Schaub of
Lewisville, Ohio; 4 sisters - Elsie Bonam of Wooster ,Ohio, Cora Blackstone of
Lewisville, Ohio,
Friends will be received
from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. on Wednesday, at Campbell Plumly - Millburn Funeral
Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio, where services will be held at
1 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2002, with Delmos Figel officiating. Burial
follows in Beallsville Cemetery, Beallsville, Ohio. Full military honors will be conducted by
Belmont County Council of the VFW.
SOURCE: Times Leader . . . Martins Ferry, OH,
dated, 24 Dec 2002
(Raymond K. Kuhn was born on 27 Oct 1919 in
Burkhart Station, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 23 Dec 2002 in Barnesville,
Belmont Co., OH.)
Raymond K. Kuhn, 83,
Barnesville, died Monday at the Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born
Oct. 27, 1919 at Burkhart Station, son of the late Leo and Eleanor (Crum) Kuhn.
He was an Army veteran of World War II; a retired truck driver for M&K and
Pomco; a member of Assumption Catholic Church, K of C and VFW Post
2792.Preceded by wife, Helen Marie (Schafer) Kuhn; and brothers, Herman, Mike,
Ted and Earl.
Surviving are a son, Paul Kuhn
of Barnesville; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Rita) Hall of Barnesville; brothers,
John and Bernard Kuhn of Zanesville; sisters, Mrs. Gilbert (Mary) Bowman of
Zanesville and Laura Harrell of Fitzgerald, Ga.; grandchildren, Rusty Hall and
wife Laura of Chicago and Rachael Weis and husband Brian of Powell, Ohio.; and
a great-grandchild, Vanessa Renee Weis.
Friends received 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut
St., Barnesville, Ohio and at Assumption Catholic Church, Barnesville, Friday
from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Virgil Reischman.
Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. Full military honors
conducted by Belmont County Council of the VFW.
Source:
Marietta Times, April 6, 2002
Beallsville Eileen Ludwig
Kremer, 73, of 41385 North Park Drive died at 3:15 p.m. Friday (April 5, 2002)
in Barnesville Hospital at Barnesville.
She was born Nov. 25, 1928, at Woodsfield to Gilbert and Oneda Christman
Ludwig.
She is survived by her
husband, George Kremer, whom she married on Dec. 28, 1946; two daughters, Linda
Pratt of Waddy, Ky., and Patricia Kay of Middletown, Ohio; two sons, Jeffrey
Kremer of Alpharetta, Ga., and G. Andrew Kremer of Miami, Fla.; one sister,
Myra McGuire of Mason, Ohio; one half brother, Elwood Hossman of Newport; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; and one brother, Philip E. Ludwig.
There will be no visitation.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield is in
charge of arrangements.
Elsie M. Jones, 74, of
Woodsfield, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center,
Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born June 25,1927, in Monroe County,
daughter of the late Samson and Elizabeth(Conner) Henthorn. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Laings Church
of Christ.
She was preceeded in death
by a son, Thomas A. Jones; two brothers, Ralph and Victor Henthorn; and three
sisters, Ella Evelyn Eikleberry, Hazel Saffle and Della Miller.
She leaves her husband,
Charles A. Jones of Woodsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Wilson
of Woodsfield; a brother, Lloyd Henthorn of Sardis; and four grandchildren,
Thomas, James, Ralph and Traci Wilson.
Friends may call from
2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will
be 1 p.m. Tuesday with Ministers Charles Schultheisz and Sam Bartrug
officiating. Burial will be in West
Union Cemetery, near Sardis.
Josephine A.
Dennis nee Ueltschy
Josephine Dennis, 90,
Clarington, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at New Martinsville Health Care
Center. She was born Feb. 17, 1912 in
Farr, W.Va. the daughter of the late William and Florida Conley Ueltschy.
Survivors include four
sons, Walter Lee Dennis, Gene (Linda) Dennis, Robert (Ethel) Dennis, and Gordon
(Barbara) Dennis all of Clarington; two daughters, Virginia (Bill) Hanahan of
Germantown, Ohio and Margery Schindler of Hannibal; three sisters, Minnie
Butler, Clarington, Mabel Fish and Mary Ueltschy both of Woodsfield; 16
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Including her parents
she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dennis, three sons, six
brothers, Thomas, Charles, John, Herbert, Paul and Albert Ueltschy; one sister,
Goldie Moser.
Friends were received
Dec. 22 at the Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, where funeral services were
held Dec. 23, with Pastor Donald Hitchcock officiating. Interment was in Mount Union Cemetery,
Clarington.
Lillian V. Riggenbach,
97, Ravenna, died Dec. 8, 2002, at her home.
She was born Feb 22, 1905, in Donora, PA, a daughter of the late Isaac
E. And Martha Ann Carpenter Wenham. She
lived in Ravenna since 1925.
She was a homemaker and
worked at Annevar Mills, in Ravenna, and the food services department at Kent
State University. She attended First
Christian Church of Ravenna and was a member of Ravenna Senior Citizens.
Surviving are her
daughter, Betty Ann, of Ravenna; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A., who died in 1991;
a son, Preston, in 1990; brothers, Russell and Clayton.
There were no calling
hours. Services were held Dec. 10 at
Maple Grove Cemetery Chapel in Ravenna, with Rev. Bruce Chouinard
officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove
Cemetery. Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna
Chapel, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Robinson Memorial Hospital VNA and Hospice or Boys Village,
Smithville, OH 44677-0518.
Norbert E. Schumacher, 68,
47295 Moore Rdg. Rd., Woodsfield, died Dec. 17, 2002 in the U.M.P.C.
Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He
was born near Woodsfield, Dec. 23, 1933, a son of the late Leo and Barbara
Weisend Schumacher. He was a retired
farmer, a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, a U.S. Army
veteran serving during the Korean War, a former board member of the Monroe Soil
and Water Conservation, a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau; a former
board member of Landmark, a former board member of the A.S.C.S. in Monroe
County and a former member of the Holstein Dairy Association.
Surviving are his wife,
Ada Harmon Schumacher, whom he married on April 8, 1967; three sisters, Sister
Evelyn Ann Schumacher, Manitowoc, Wisc.: Lucille Block, Cincinnati, Mrs. Paul
(Evelyn) King, of Beverly; brother, William Schumacher and his wife, Carol,
Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, David Lee Schumacher; his
step-mother, Marie Schumacher; four brothers, Lawrence, Charles, Ambrose and
Gilbert Schumacher; sister, Mary Jennings.
Friends were received at
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Dec. 20.
Funeral liturgy with Mass was celebrated Dec. 21 at St. Sylvester
Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with full military graveside services by the
Belmont Veterans Council. Vigil services
were held Dec. 20 at the funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sylvester Catholic School, 119
Wayne St. Woodsfield, Oh 43793.
Frank William Buegel,
53, 4800 Town Hill Rd., Brownsville, New Matamoras, died Dec. 16, 2002, in
Mid-western Regional Medical Center, Zion, Ill.
He was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Marietta, a son of Frances Elaine Lohr
Buegel, Brownsville, Monroe County, and the late William Avery Buegel, who died
Sept. 11, 1991.
He was an electrician
for Ormet Corporation, a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, Brownsville,
and a Vietnam veteran. He was also a
member of the fire brigade at Ormet Corp., a Sunday school teacher, song leader
and chairman of Missions Committee at the Harmony Hill Baptist Church, and a
member of Midway Community Center. While
in the U.S. Army he received the Accommodation Medal for his service in Berlin,
West Germany. He was one of the founders
of the Midway Hilltop Christian Academy.
He served in the U.S. Army for four years and three years of service in
West Berlin.
Surviving in addition to
his mother, are his wife, Marilyn Weber Beugel, whom he married Feb. 17, 1968;
a son, Timothy and his wife, Becky, of Brownsville, Monroe Co.; daughter,
Crystal Buegel, Brownsville, Monroe Co.
Friends were received
Dec. 19 at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, where services were held Dec.
20, with Pastor Ron Weber officiating.
Burial in Brownsville German Lutheran Cemetery. Military services were held at the graveside.
Lawrence A. Moose, Sr.,
85, 347 E. 4th Street, Ashland, died Dec. 17, 2002, at his
residence. He was born Nov. 15, 1917, in
Woodsfield, and was the son of the late Talbert and Rose Draper Paulus
Moose. He had been a resident of Ashland
since moving there in 1945 from Woodsfield.
He was a retired employee of the F.E. Myers Co., where he had worked as
a Brass Molder for over 30 years. He was
a former Little League coach in Ashland and was a member of the Ashland
Trotting Association and a former member of the Myers bowling league. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving
during WW II as a Sergeant with the Battery D. 4th Coast Artillery.
Surviving are his wife
of 56 years, Betty J. Jones, whom he married Dec. 25, 1945; daughter, Vicki
Smith of Ashland; son, Lawrence A. Moose, Jr., of Ashland; four grandchildren;
a great-grandson.
In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roman P. Moose and Roger
Moose.
There were no calling
hours or services. Graveside services
will be held at a later date in the Woodsfield Cemetery, Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may be made in his
memory to Hospice of North Central Ohio, Inc., 1605 CR 1095, Ashland, OH
44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Grace Bolen
Clegg Sattler, 82, Sardis, died Dec. 19, 2002, at Wetzel County Hospital. She was born June 24, 1920, at Sardis, to
Charles and Georgia Ann Wright Bolen.
She was a member of the Narrows Run Church of Christ since 1955 and
attended the Cameron Church of Christ the past two years with her daughter and
family. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are five sons
and two daughters, Arthur Clegg (Cathy), of Marietta, Charles Clegg (Barbara)
and Roy Clegg (Jane), of Sardis, Henry Clegg (Janet), of Hannibal, Mrs. Gary
(Wanda) Gilmore, Sardis, Earl Clegg (Betty), of Mansfield and Mrs. Marlon
(Linda)Workman, of Laings; 18 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Clegg; second
husband, Frank Sattler; grandson, David Clegg; brothers, Earl, Harold, Carl and
Okey Bolen; sister, Gladys Storch.
Friends were received
Dec. 22 at Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis, where services were held Dec. 23, with
Evangelist Jonathon Kerns in charge.
Burial was in Sardis Cemetery.
Helen A.
Bittinger, nee Groves
Source: Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Page 5, dated Dec. 26,
2002
Helen A. Saunders
Bittinger, 82, formerly of Jacobsburg and Bethesda, died Dec. 17, 2002, at
Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell. She was born July 1, 1920, in Warnock, a
daughter of the late Leander and Pearl Workman Groves. She was a retired nurses aide from Bell
Nursing Home, Morristown, attended the Hillcrest Bible Church, was a member of
the Women of the Moose Lodge at Caldwell.
Surviving are three
sons, Henry Saunders and his wife, Fran, of Belmont, Bill Saunders and his
wife, Debby, of St. Clairsville, Robert Frank Saunders and his wife, Mary, of
Bethesda; three daughters, Mrs. Forrest (Carolyn) Thomas, of Cambridge, Mrs.
Wayne (Sharon) Clark, of Caldwell, Rhoda Frances Ivey, Barnesville; brother,
Cyril Groves, Wellsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Zelda Barton, Barnesville, Edna
Winzenreid, Centerville, Lola Mae Barnhart, Colliers, W.Va.; 20 grandchildren;
31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; a special friend, Earl
Viars.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Saunders; second
husband, Boyd Kerr Bittinger; three brothers, Robert, Charles and Lewis Groves.
Friends were received at
Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Dec. 19, where services were held Dec. 20,
with Pastor George Clark officiating.
Burial followed in Bend Fork Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bend Fork Cemetery Association,
c/o Julie Wharton, 58191 Pleasant Rdg. Rd., Belmont, OH 43718.
Source: Monroe County Beacon dated Jan. 2, 2003
Joseph Bednar, 80, Belt
St., Powhatan Point, died Dec. 21, 2002 at his home. He was born March 27, 1922 in Avella, Pa., a
son of the late Michael and Anna Pencak Bednar.
He was retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers Local Union #18, a
Methodist, a member of Masonic Lodge Moriah #105, Eastern Star Captina Chapter
#489 and American Legion Post #228, all of Powhatan Point. He served as Sergeant in the 15th
Airborne Division of the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II.
Surviving are four sons,
Michael and his wife, Ann Bednar, Powhatan Point, Joseph Jackpot and his
wife, Beth Bednar, Shadyside, Alfred Red and his wife, Gerri Korner, of
Michigan, George and his wife, Roberta Korner, Morristown; two daughters, Mrs.
Tom (Arnetta) Harvey, Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Tom (Sonja) Hollandsworth, Powhatan
Point; brother, George Bednar, Kansas City, Mo.: three sisters, Ann
Dierkes-McGee, Powhatan Point, Olga Linquest and Frances Cain, both of
Pittsburgh; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Saffell Bednar;
daughter, Nancy Korner Johnson; son, Robert Korner; brother, John Bednar;
sister, Mary Vianhill..
Friends were received
Dec. 23 at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, where services were
held Dec. 24. Burial in Powhatan
Cemetery, Powhatan Point. The Powhatan
American Legion conducted military graveside services. Masonic services were held Dec. 23 at the
funeral home.
Edna A. Haren, 93, of South Sycamore Street died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2002) at Barnesville Hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1908, in Noble County to George and Gertrude Ritterbeck Crum. She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church at Woodsfield and the Catholic Women's Club.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clem Haren, in 1965; six sisters, Mary Dimmerling, Matilda Kullman, Emma Haren, Blach Nauer, Cora Michel and Estella Sebold; and four brothers, Lewis, Raymond, Urban and Harry Crum.
Mass of Christian burial is at 11 a.m. today at St. Sylvester Catholic Church at Woodsfield with Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial is in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery. Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield is in charge of arrangements.
Cox, A. Mansil
Cox
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH Oct 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
BARNESVILLE - A. Mansil Coss,
91, of the Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville, formerly of 36400 Connor
Ridge Road, Woodsfield, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 16, 2002) at Barnesville
Hospital in Barnesville.
He was born June 14, 1911, near
Marr to Arthur Cleveland and Anna B. Hall Coss. He was a retired welder for
Republic Steel and L.T.V. Steel in Massillon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of
World War II, serving during the Normandy Invasion. He was recently named the
oldest Monroe County recipient of the Normandy Medal. He was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5303 and American Legion Post 87, both at
Woodsfield.
He is survived by one brother,
Merle Coss and his wife, Jeannette, of Woodsfield; one niece, Becky Highman and
her husband, Paul, of Woodsfield; two great-nieces, Mollie Landefeld and her
husband, David Jr., of Woodsfield and Sarah Sawyers and her husband, Rustin, of
Dublin; and one great-great-nephew, Dustin Wyatt Landefeld of Woodsfield.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday
at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor James Porter officiating.
Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield with full military graveside
services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council. Friends will be received
from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Byler, Andy E. Byler
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH Oct 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
QUAKER CITY - Andy E. Byler, 78,
of 54117 Calais Road died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2, 2002) at his home.
He was born Sept. 2, 1924, in
Middlefield to Eli J. and Lydia Weaver Byler. He was a member of the Old Order
Amish Church.
He is survived by his wife,
Sarah D. Byler, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1946; four sons, Joe Byler and his
wife, Barbara, Jake Byler and his wife, Ida and Andy Byler and his wife, Mary,
all of Middlefield, and Dan Byler and his wife, Rose, of Summerfield; four
daughters, Esther Kauffman and her husband, Chris, of Middlefield, Betty Miller
and her husband, Andy, of Clymer, N.Y., Mary Miller and her husband, Allen, at
home, and Sarah Gingerich and her husband, Daniel, of Woodsfield; two brothers,
Ben E. Byler and Joe E. Byler, both of Middlefield; four sisters, Jemima Troyer
of Middlefield, Emma Hostetler of Spartansburg, Pa., and Clara Coblentz and
Lydia Troyer, both of Jackson Center, Pa.; 63 grandchildren; and 100
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; five brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday
at the family residence. Burial will after in Amish Cemetery near Calais.
Friends will be received at the family residence anytime today.
Watters Funeral Home in
Woodsfield is in charge of arrangements.
Congleton, Betty L. (Knowlton) Congleton
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH Aug 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
DENVER, Colo. - Betty L.
Congleton, 95, of Denver, formerly of Marietta, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at
her home.
She was born Oct. 1, 1906, in
Woodsfield to James P. and Rosetta Piatt Knowlton. She attended Marietta
schools.
She is survived by two
daughters, Geraldine "Jerrie" Miner of Denver and Gertrude Hodge of
Marietta; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Marion E. Congleton; and one son, Robert M. Congleton.
A private graveside service for
family will be conducted. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in
Marietta.
Burkhart, Constantine Burkhart
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH June 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
LEWISVILLE - Constantine
Burkhart, 87, of 30821 Township 61, Lewisville, died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday
(June 26, 2002) at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in
Woodsfield.
She was born Dec. 16, 1914, near
Burkhart, Ohio, to Aloysius and Cecilia Schwallie Burkhart. She was a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville.
She is survived by two sisters,
Sister Joanna Burkhart of Cincinnati and Mrs. Paul (Stella) Crum of Woodsfield;
two brothers, Leander Burkhart and Cyril Burkhart and his wife, Rosemary, all
of Lewisville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Roman J. Burkhart; her parents; and two brothers, Lucian Burkhart and
Herman J. Burkhart.
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville
with the Rev. David Gaydosik as celebrant. Burial is in Chapel Hill Cemetery
near Lewisville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at
Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Vigil services are at 8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home
Keevert, Dean R. Keevert
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH Jul 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - Dean R. Keevert, 59, of Woodsfield died Sunday (July 7, 2002) at
his home.
He was born March 14, 1943, in
Woodsfield to Roger W. "Johnny" and Dorothy Camden Keevert. He was
retired from Ormet Corp. at Hannibal. He was a member of Woodsfield Church of
Christ.
He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy McConnell Keevert; one son, Phillip Keevert and his wife, Christine, of
Columbus; one daughter, Deana Roper and her husband, Mitch, of Sistersville,
W.Va.; two brothers, James Keevert and his wife, Janet, of Hendersonville,
N.C., and Gary Keevert and his wife, Janet, of Woodsfield; his father-in-law,
Fred McConnell of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday
at Woodsfield Church of Christ with ministers Sam Bartrug and Keith Jones
officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield.
Friends will be received from 3
to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield,
and from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service Wednesday at the church.
Kaiser, Edward P. Kaiser
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH June 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - Edward P. Kaiser, 61, of Woodsfield died Wednesday (June 26, 2002)
at Abingdon, Va.
He was born March 3, 1941, in
Woodsfield to Charles H. and Inez F. Ayers Kaiser. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by three
stepsons, Michael Kaiser, Dominec Kaiser and Daniel Kaiser, all of Ohio; five
sisters, Dolores Jean Kaiser of Gallipolis, Angela Anderson of Fairfax, Va.,
Ruthella Backman of Lew Beach, N.Y., Fran Ballentine of Abingdon, Va., and
Patricia Ferguson of Ellenwood, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield
with Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial is in Neuhart Cemetery near
Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Vigil services are at 3:30 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home.
Pachuta, Emil J. Pachuta
SOURCE: Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield, OH 27 June 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Emil J. Pachuta, 74, Canton,
died June 17, 2002, in the Aultman Hospital following an extended illness.
He was a retired truck driver
for Jackson Bayley Electric and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Canton. He served his country during WW II in the US Army.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce,
with whom he would have celebrated 49 years of marriage this November; three
daughters, Mrs. Ed (Debbie) MIller, Jerusalem, Emily Stenger, Massillon, Mrs.
Scott (Julie) Bates, Quaker City; son Thomas Pachuta, Canton; sister, Mrs.
Joseph (Mary) Kozar, Lore CIty; brother, Andrew and his wife, Evelyn Pachuta,
East Sparta; six grandchildren, Angie, Sheila and Todd Miller, Anna Pachuta,
Jenna Stenger and Amanda Bates.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, John and Teresa Pachuta; brother, MIchael.
Friends were received June 10 at
Don Williams Funeral Home and an hour prior to Mass of Christian Burial, June
20, in the St. Mary's Church, Temperanceville, with Fr. Virgil Reischman as
celebrant. Brurial followed in the church cemtery with military honors.
Memorial contributrions may be
made to St. Mary's Church, c/o 306 West Main St. Barnesville, OH 43713.
Mayhugh, Eugene Mayhugh
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta
OH Jul 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - Eugene Mayhugh, 73, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Woodsfield, formerly of 1825 Belmont St., Bellaire, died Friday (July
12, 2002) at the center.
He was born Aug. 18, 1928, at
Pinch Run, Ohio, to Arthur and Cynthia Nelson Mayhugh. He was a retired glass
factory worker and was a Catholic by faith.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and two brothers, Arthur Mayhugh and Walter Mayhugh.
He is survived by two sisters,
Thelma Porter and Connie Mayhugh, both of Bellaire.
Graveside services are at 1:30
p.m. today at Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield with the Rev. David Gaydosik
officiating. Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. today at Watters
Funeral Home in Woodsfield.
Carpenter, Frank Willis Carpenter
SOURCE: Times Recorder .Zanesville,
OH Jul 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
ZANESVILLE -- Frank "Willis" Willis Carpenter, 87, of Zanesville,
died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2002, at the Genesis Good Samaritan Campus
after a long illness.
Born Nov. 20, 1914, in Monroe
County, he retired after 35 years of service as a Line Foreman for Ohio Power
Electric Co. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 302 for 57 years and a 3rd
degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus council 505. He attended St.
Nicholas Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife, Audrey
V. (Burkhart) Carpenter, of the home, whom he married on April 30, 1938; two
daughters, Wanda L. and Frank Carmichael, Connie Jo Wilson, both of Zanesville;
one son, Stanley W. and Rosemary Carpenter of Howell, Mich.; seven
grandchildren, Doug Geyer, Daffney Geyer, Kent Carpenter, Rene Carpenter, Kem
Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kelly Lewis; nine great grandchildren, Wesley and Andrew
Geyer, Madison Geyer, Brady "Willis" Wilson, Emily Wilson, Georgiana
Wilson, Hannah "Audrey" Wilson, Monica and Darren Lewis; two sisters,
Viola McDougal of Summerfield and Thelma Carpenter of Zanesville.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Walter B. and Mary A. (Stephens) Carpenter; one sister, Grace
VanMeter; three brothers, Paul W., Lawrence and Carl W. Carpenter.
Calling hours will be held from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today with Christian Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. at the
Hills Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue.
Services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Klinger
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, 713 Forest Ave. Zanesville, OH
43701 or charity of choice.
Scott, Gerald " Jerry" A. Scott
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH June 2002 . Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
LEWISVILLE - Gerald A. "Jerry" Scott, 56, of 35467 Ohio 78,
Lewisville, died at 2:37 a.m. Thursday (June 13, 2002) at Marietta Memorial
Hospital in Marietta.
He was born Nov. 26, 1945, in
Lewisville to Harmon and Thelma Kuhn Scott. He was a 1963 graduate of the
former Skyvue High School in Stafford. He was an employee of Ormet Corp. in
Hannibal.
He was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church near Lewisville and Steelworkers of America Union 5760. He
served in the Army National Guard of Ohio and was a former Little League coach
at Lewisville.
He is survived by his wife,
Sharon Hines Scott, whom he married on July 29, 1972; two daughters, Michele
Stiltner of Gibsonton, Fla., and Stacy Reed and her husband, Greg, of Columbus;
two sons, Michael Scott of Cambridge and David Scott of Athens; four sisters,
Charlene Lenser of Rocky River, Ohio, Janet Johnson and Debbie Scott, both of
Croton, Ohio, and Nancy Scott of Columbus; five brothers, Franklin Scott of
Westerville, Richard Scott of Columbus, and Gene Scott, Jim Scott and Philip
Scott, all of Lewisville; three grandchildren, R.J. and Meghan Stiltner and
Karenna Reed; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, Michael Scott; and one sister, Bonnie Scott.
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville
with the Rev. David Gaydosik as celebrant. Burial will be in Chapel Hill
Cemetery near Lewisville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.
today at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield, where vigil services will be
conducted at 8 p.m. today.
Lallathin, Hazel Beatrice Lallathin
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH Oct 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOOSTER - Hazel Beatrice Lallathin, 90, a former resident of Marietta, died
early Wednesday morning (Oct. 30, 2002) at Wooster Hospital in Wooster, Ohio.
Her home had been at Rinard
Mills and later in Marietta before going to Wooster 11 years ago to be cared
for after receiving injuries in a fall at her home in Marietta. She had been a
resident of Shady Lawn Nursing Home for 11 years.
She was born Sept. 15, 1912, in
Rinard Mills to Elmer and Anna Ullman Lallathin. She spent her early years in
Rinard Mills before moving with her mother to Marietta. She had been employed
at Marietta Laundry for several years. She was a member of Rinard Mills United
Methodist Church.
She is survived by three
sisters, Leora Griffin of Marietta and Bernice Graham and Wilma Lucas, both of
Wooster; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and one brother, W.E. Lallathin.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday
at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home in Marietta with Pastors David Jackson
and Barb Jackson officiating. Burial is in New Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home from Friday morning until the hour of the service. The
family will be present to meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Lumbatis, David L. Lumbatis
SOURCE: Canton (Ohio) Repository - 8 Aug 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
David L. Lumbatis, 61, of Canal
Fulton, formerly of Monroe County, OH, died Sunday, August 4, 2002. He was born
May 26, 1941 to the late Jacob Ward (Bodie) and Beulah Lumbatis and was the
retired business representative from I.U.O.E. Local 18, Akron, Oh. Surviving
are his wife, Priscilla Lumbatis of Canal Fulton; mother, Beulah; sons, Steve
Lumbatis of Lewisville and Brent Lumbatis of Summerfield; four stepchildren,
Sam Dillon of Virginia, Donna Cunningham of Canal Fulton, Cyndy McKenzie of
North Carolina, Tana Jarc of Akron, OH; brothers, Richard and Gale; sisters,
Jeanie and Marlene, all of Lewisville, OH; several grandchildren and
step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 10, 2002 at the
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to the David Lumbatis Memorial Fund, c/o District #6 Rank File, 1707
Triplett Blvd., Akron, OH 44306, Attn: Pat Kohl.
Dunn, Edith T. Dunn
SOURCE: Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge,
OH Jan 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - Edith T. Dunn, 79,
of Eastern Avenue died Monday (Dec. 31, 2001) at the Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Nov. 23, 1922, in Akron to Ward and Bernice (stepmother) Vanorman.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Akron.
She is survived by her husband,
Richard C. Dunn of Woodsfield; one son, Richard J. Dunn and his wife, Cathy, of
Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Stephany Johnson and her husband, Paul, of
Toledo; one brother, Ward G. Vanorman; five grandchildren, Ryan, Logan and
Kelli Dunn and Christine and Andrew Johnson; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her
father and stepmother; and one brother, Jim Vanorman.
Services are at 6 p.m. Thursday
at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial will be at a
later date in Akron. Friends will be received from 4 p.m. Thursday until time
for the services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be
made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Yontz, Ronald Lee Yontz
SOURCE: Canton Repository Canton,
OH 20 June 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Ronald Lee Yontz, age 57, of
Canton, OH., died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at his home from a courageous battle
with cancer. Born April 1, 1945, at Lewisville, Ohio (Monroe County, OH); he
has lived in the Canton area most of his life. His parents were the late
William J. and Nellie G. (Ritterbeck) Yontz. He retired in 1999 from Montgomery
Safety Products of Canton, formerly Wilson Rubber Co., where he worked in
Production. He was a member of A.A.A. of Stark County, Ohio and the United
Rubber Workers of America. Survivors include special friend, Larry Thorne,
Canton, OH; daughter, Helen Yontz, Canton, OH; brothers, Raphael Yontz,
Jerusalem, OH., Dale Yontz, Woodsville, OH; several nieces and nephews; special
family: Kenneth and Beth Thorne, Canton South, OH., Margaret Sedlock, Canton,
OH. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a brother, Joseph
Yontz; sisters, Leona Michael, Thelma Hohman and Bertha Michael. Services will
be held Saturday, June 22, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. in the Lebold Funeral Home, 248
Park Ave. SW, Bolivar, OH. Calling hours 1:00-3:00 p.m., with funeral service
to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home, Deacon Lyn Houze will officiate.
Cremation to follow funeral service. Donations may be made to Aultman Hospice,
4510 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton, OH 44718.
Hamilton, Harley Emerson Hamilton
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
OH 10 June 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - Harley Emerson
Hamilton, 77, of 210 Green St. died Sunday morning (June 9, 2002) at
Barnesville Hospital in Barnesville.
He was born July 5, 1924, near
Woodsfield to Ralph and Ora Bott Hamilton. He was a retired lab technician at
the former Conalco Corp. in Hannibal. He was a member of Moffatt-Fletcher
United Methodist Church near Woodsfield and was a former member of the Antioch
Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad at Antioch.
He is survived by his wife,
Martha Lea Williams Hamilton, whom he married on Nov. 12, 1944; two daughters,
Carolyn Sue Antill and her husband, James, of Woodsfield, and Judy Mercer and
her husband, Bernard, of Beallsville; two sisters, Jean Ackerman of Woodsfield
and Doloras Confer of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services are at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. James Porter
officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery near Woodsfield. Friends will
be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral hom
Creighton, Sr., John Robert "Bob"
Creighton
SOURCE: Marietta Times Marietta,
Oh Dec 2002
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
MATAMORAS - John Robert
"Bob" Creighton Sr., 72, of 518 Third St., died at 12:47 a.m.
Saturday (Dec. 28, 2002) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 14, 1930, in
Monroe County to Harold F. "Ted" and Iva Amanda Petty Creighton. He
graduated from Matamoras High School in 1948. He was a machinist and welder for
Creighton Machine Shop. He was a member of Matamoras First Baptist Church and
American Legion Post 378 at New Matamoras. He was a life member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 5108 at Marietta.
He is survived by his wife,
Patricia J. Locke Creighton, whom he married on July 11, 1950; two daughters,
Teresa Swan and her husband, Mike, of New Matamoras and Tammy Powell and her
husband, Dave, of St. Marys, W.Va.; one son, John R. Creighton Jr. and his
wife, Melanie, of New Matamoras; and grandchildren, Sara and Shana Swan of New
Matamoras, Dawn and Joe Swan and Missy Factor, all of Columbus, Brittany,
Lindsey and Lydia Powell, all of St. Marys, and John Paul Creighton, Coty
Creighton and Tammy Wilfong, all of New Matamoras.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and one brother, Dean F. Creighton, on Aug. 16, 1999.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Rick Smith officiating.
Burial is in Matamoras Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Matamoras First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 566, New Matamoras.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 20 Oct. 2002
SUMMERFIELD---Services will be 11 A.M. Monday at Brubach-Watters
Funeral Home, Summerfield, for Wanda A. Leach, 69, of Newport, formerly of
Calais and Summerfield, who died today (Oct. 18, 2002) at Marietta Memorial
Hospital, Marietta.
The Rev. Frank Love will
officiate. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery in Calais. Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. today at the funeral home.
She was born July 12,
1933 in Summerfield, daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Carpenter) Dailey.
Mrs. Leach was a homemaker
and a member of the Summerfield Church of Christ, Summerfield.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Gervis R. Leach. on June 13, 2000; a sister Virginia
Tucker; and two brothers, Herzel Dailey and John Dailey.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Kathy) St. Clair of Cambridge and
Mrs. Travis (Janet) Wells of Newport; a son Jon R. (Theresa) Leach of
Summerfield; three sisters, Mary Belle Larrick and Elizabeth "Betty"
Wise both of Summerfield and Mrs. Charles (Ila) Hardesty of Parkersburg, W.Va.;
five grandchildren, Mrs. Rod (Angela) Gray and Barbara Stephen both of
Barnesville, Steven (Chris) St. Clair of Salesville, Mrs. Kenny (Rebecca)
Carpenter of Quaker City and Benjamin Leach of Summerfield; and six
great-grandchildren.
Beatrice L.
Drake - nee Carpenter
Source: Thursday 28 Feb. 2002
Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio]
BETHESDA--Beatrice L. Drake, 86, of Barnesville, died Tuesday (Feb. 26,
2002) at Barnesville Health Care Center.
She was born April 4, 1915, in Monroe County,
daughter of the late Clem and Elise (Goodhart) Carpenter.
Mrs. Drake was a retired seamstress and also
from the former Green Cottage Restaurant in Barnesville.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Drake; and several brothers and
sisters.
She leaves a niece, Mrs. Gerald (Garnet) Tracy of Bethesda; a nephew, Willis (Rosalie) Carpenter, of
Beallsville; three great-nieces, Mrs.
Joe (Lisa) Douglass of Cambridge, Mrs.
Kim (Brenda) Carpenter of Bethesda, and Rhonda Edler; two great-nephews, Glen and Steve
Carpenter; and two great-great-nephews.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Friday at Kelly-Kemp-Bradio Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services will follow
at 1 P.M. Burial will be in Holly
Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
Whipple, Ohio - Virginia Mae Hogue, 89, of
Whipple, formerly of Plesant Ridge, Graysville, died Wednesday (May 8,
2002) at Riverside Hospital Columbus. She was born Sept 19, 1912, at New
Martinsville, West Virginia, to L. E. and Ella Rist Smith . She was a member of
Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ. She was proceded in death by her husband,
Wilbur Leroy Hogue; one daughter Ruth Ella Baker; her parents; and one brother,
Charles Smith. She is survived by one son James Coy Hogue and his wife, Centia,
of Bellingham, Washington; one brother Al Smith and his wife, Barbara, of
Columbus; two sisters Helen Crain and her husband, Frank, of St. Louis, Mo.,
and Jacqueline Arango of Washington D. C.; Six grandchildren, Debbie Hedger and
her husband, Bud, of Sarasota, Florida, Sharon Huffman and her husband, John,
of Jerusalem, Ohio, Russell Headley of Woodsfield, Jeanie Carpenter and her
husband Steve, of Whipple, Carmen Roberge and her husband, Carl, of South
Surry, British Columbia, Canada, and Shirley Thompson of Marietta; 14
great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one aunt, Ada Parks of
Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 So. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Harold Kinney
Jr. and
Source: Mount Vernon News, Mount Vernon, Ohio; 24 July 2002
MOUNT VERNON---Robert C.
Carpenter, 71, of Mount Vernon died July 21, 2002, at Wawing Lake Resort in Ontario
Canada, of an apparent heart attack. Robert was born July 9, 1931, in Malaga,
Ohio, to Clifford E. and Pearl (Stephen) Carpenter, and lived most of his
lifetime in the Mount Vernon area. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne
Division. Robert had been employed as a journeyman machinist for Cooper
Industries in Mount Vernon, Ohio Brass Co. in Mansfield, Mount Vernon Machine
Tool, and retired from Hydraulic Press Manufacturing in Mount Gilead. He was an
avid sportsman and loved the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.
Surviving are his
wife, Nora (Coon) Carpenter, whom he married Feb. 19, 1954; five sons, Cliff
(Amy) Carpenter, David (Janet) Carpenter and Chad (Sara Hess) Carpenter all of
Mount Vernon, Rob (Deb) Carpenter of Howard and Josh (Staci) Carpenter of
Orrville; two daughters, Lynne (Russ) Edgar of Edgar Springs, Mo., and Jill
Carpenter of Mount Vernon; eight grandchildren, three great-granddaughters;
three brothers, Elmer (Gerry) Carpenter and Neil (Mary) Carpenter, both of Mount
Vernon, and Irvin (Mary) Carpenter of North Liberty; and two sisters, Evelyn
McCleary and Judy Clevenger both of Mount Vernon. Besides the parents he was
preceded in death by four sisters, Viola Robinson, Mary Ann Davis, Betty
Carpenter and Joan Carpenter; and four brothers, Harold Stephen, Edward
Carpenter, Francis Carpenter and Virgil Carpenter.
Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 P.M. in the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, where funeral services will be Friday at 11 A.M. The Rev. Brian Durbin will officiate. Burial with military honors by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council, will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.
Harclerode, James O. Harclerode
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Harclerode, James O. ,81, Hannibal, died December 18, 2002, at his home. He was born December 25, 1920, a son of the late Paul David and Mary Harclerode. He was a heavy equipment operator and a Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Rosabell Harclerode; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Lowe, of Newark Valley, New York; Mrs John (Donna) Teets, of Austin Texas; Mrs. David ( Sandra) Hughes, Shadyside; son, Don Harclerode, Georgetown, Texas; brother, David Harclerode, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Hines; daughter , Linda Young, San Antonio, Texas.
Arrangements by Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville.
Busche, Charles Raymond Busche
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Busche, Charles Raymond , 90, State Route 800, Sardis, Trail Run Community, died December 23, 2002, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. He was born in Monroe County, October 14, 1912, a son of the late Edward C. Busche and Laura Shai Busche. He was a retired carpenter, lifetime member of the Saint Paul Church of Trail Run having held many positions in the church. He was a member of Midway Citizens Group, a former member of the Farm Bureau, and former member of Jolly Grange, Brownsville.
Surviving
are his wife, Florine Huffman Busche, Trail Run; son , Richard Busche and his
wife,
Elizabeth of Smithville; daughter, Mrs. Paul (Marian) Brown, of Trail Run;
sister, Alberta Mills, Wilmington; four grandchildren, Paula Canter, Gina Brown,
Lisa Brown and Darrin Brown; two step-grandsons, Kevin and Keith Guthrie; seven
great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Busche.
Friends were received December 26 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. friends were also received at St. Paul Trail Run Church, December 27 until graveside services at St. Paul Trail Run Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Trail Run Church, 43936 Joe Frobish Road, Sardis, Ohio 43946.
Goettel. Lillian R. Goettel
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Goettel, Lillian L., 82, of Akron, died Dec. 27, 2002. She was born in Beallsville, and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a registered nurse with over 30 years service at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital and was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles E.; son, Jim Goettel and his wife, Christine, of Florida; sister Joan Milhoan, Canton; Robert Lee Baker and his wife Louise of Cleveland; two grandchildren, Anne Stames, of Florida, Jeff Goettel; of Georgia; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl (Barbara) Goettel, of Akron; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends
were received Dec. 30 at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, Tallmage, where
services were held Dec.31. with Rev.
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Griffin, Pearl Marie Griffin nee Lynch
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Griffin, Pearl Marie, 87, Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Graysville, died Dec. 25, 2002, at the center. She was born at Graysville, April 13, 1915, a daughter of the late Frank and Crinnie Hall Lynch. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, near Graysville.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Griffin, Feb.28, 2001, whom she married Dec.25,1948; sister, Mary Hendershot.
Friends were received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Dec.27, where funeral services were held Dec.28, with Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville.
Milligan, Harry H. Milligan
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Milligan, Harry H., 90, East Main Street, Barnesville, died December 24, 2002, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1912, at Beallsville, a son of the late James and Arminta Brook Milligan. He was a retired superintendent for Bates and Rogers Construction and was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church of St. Clairsville.
Surviving
are his wife, Sara Knox Milligan; two daughters, Mr. Ed (Janet Smith) Nelson,
Freemont, Neb.; Mrs.
and Mrs. Jimmy (Misty Lake) Warren, Statesville; five great grandchildren,
Amber and Ryan Hunter,Amanda, Michael and Kevin Ghaffari; several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Stell.
Friends were received at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Dec.26 until time of service. Burial followed in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Plant, Dena Plant nee Burrows
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Plant,
Dena Burrows Ayers, 72, Woodsfield, formerly of Grantsville, W.Va., died Dec.
19, 2002, in Barnesville Hospital. She was born July 24, 1930 in
Grantsville, Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James Spencer and Della
Starcher Burrows.
She was a plastic molder for Marx Toys and a Methodist by faith.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Lena) Vallelonga, Powhatan Point; Mrs. William (Joyce) Starkey, Woodsfield; son, Austin Eugene(Cheri) Ayers, Clarington; brother Coleman (Katherine) Burrows; sister, Mrs. Garrett (Ernestine) Gainer, all of Grantsville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Austin E. Ayers, Sr.; brother, Howard Burrows.
Friends were received Dec.22 at Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, with Rev. Diana Guyette officiating. Burial in Clarington Cemetery.
Bumgardner, Clarence M. Bumgardner
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Bumgardner, Clarence M., 84, Cambridge, formerly of Bellaire, died Nov. 13, 2002, at Victorian Oaks Assisted Living Center, Cambridge. He was born July 31, 1918, in Glencoe, a son of the late Clarence W. and Minnie Burgy Bumgardner. He was a retired mechanic for North American Coal Company Central Shop, a member of the West Bellaire United Methodist Church, Eagles Aeries # 371 and VFW Post # 626, both of Bellaire and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Surviving are four daughters, Betty Kennedy, Cleveland; Carolyn French, Woodsfield; Mrs. Marshall (Margaret) Miller, Evansville, Ind.; Mrs. Herbert ( Frances) Rearick, Cambridge; sister Delores Bardwell, Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Elsworth Rockman, Bellaire; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Tryphena Fields Bumgardner in 1990; his second wife Eunice Sexton Bumgardner in 2002; son Clarence David Bumgardner; great-granddaughter, Amber Schwender; brother, Francis "Red" Bumgardner; sister, Marie Ruckman.
Friends were received Nov. 15 at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services were held Nov. 16 with Rev. James Gibbons officiating. Entombment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens. Military graveside services were conducted by the Belmont County Council of VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98 B, East Cove Rd., Wheeling, WV. 26oo3
Cox, Gladys M. Cox nee Cline
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Cox, Gladys M. ,97, of 39887 Stonehouse Rd., Woodsfield, died May 26, 2002 in the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield. She was born July 18, 1904, near Antioch, a daughter of the late William H. and Anna Payne Cline. She was a graduate of the Muskingum College, New Concord, a retired school teacher having taught in various schools throughout Monroe County, a member of the Fairview Church of Christ, near Woodsfield, a 50 year member of the Graysville Grange; a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Helen) Miracle, Jeromesville; Mrs. Dale (Jean) Morris, Woodsfield ;Mrs. Daniel (Janet) Belford, Massillon; brother, Doyle Cline, Seville; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis E. Cox, Nov.15, 1969; a son, Robert D. Cox, July 5, 1998; five brothers, Orville, Boyd, Bernie, Wilford and Harold Cline; grandson, Bruce E. Miracle.
Friends were received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, May 28, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., May 29, with Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating. Burial follows in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Hannahs, Lena Hannahs nee Huntsman
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Hannahs, Lena, 83, of Barnesville, died Saturday, October 5, 2002, at her residence. She was born October 24, 1918, in Somerton, a daughter of the late Lester and Myrtle Stephen Huntsman. She was a retired seamstress and beautician and a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Hannahs; three brothers, Francis, Delbert, and Roger Huntsman; and a granddaughter, Tammy Jo Crawford.
She leaves a son; Sam ( Valerie) Hannahs of Barnesville; a daughter, Mrs. William (Nancy) Crawford of Bethesda; three sisters, Ruby Hannahs, Melbe Swallie, and Joan Gallagher, all of Barnesville; six grandchildren,Tina Marie Greenwood,and Mark,Mario,Michelle, Amanda, Joaad Nathaniel Hannahs and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends were received Sunday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home in Barnesville, where services were held Monday with the Rev. Ed. Eberhart officiating. Burial followed in Crestveiw Cemetery in Barnesville.
Salisbury, Leon Salisbury
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Salisbury, Leon, 77, Wellsville, died September 22, 2002, in Robert Boyce Skilled Nursing Pavilion of East Liverpool City Hospital. He was born February 25, 1925, in Paden City, the son of Lawrence and Bessie Williams Salisbury. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received The Purple Heart for wounds sustained in battle in the European Theatre. He also received a Bronze Star in that Theatre. After the war, he was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the VFW in Sardis. He was also an avid musician and played many instruments in a professional band for years.
Surviving
are his wife,Shirley Miller Hackney Salisbury, of the home; four sisters,
Gladys Adams of Fly; Helen Insinger, Sardis; Ruth Rush, Sardis; Cleo Salisbury,
Sardis; three brothers, Lawrence Salisbury, Fly; Clarence Salisbury, Belefonte,
Pa.; Lester Salisbury, of New Martinsville; step-daughter, Mrs. Lester (Evelyn
Marie) Russell, of Irondale; four step-sons, Thomas Hackney and his wife Sandy,
of Wellsville; Harold Hackney and his wife Andria of Wellsville; Michael
Hackney and his
fiancee, Merenda Smith, East Liverpool; Kenneth Hackney and his fiancee, Cathy
Cunningham, East Liverpool; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Richie; brother, Edward Salisbury; two grandchildren.
Friends were received September 24, at Roberts Funeral Home where services will be held September 25, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ron Brown of The Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Hammondville Cemetery, Hammondville, Ohio.
Oliver, Mary M. Oliver nee Bates
Source-Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Oliver, Mary M., 97, Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, formerly of Summerfield, died Dec.23, 2002 at the nursing home. She was born near Fredericksdale, Aug. 5, 1905, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Hague Bates. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
Surviving are two sons; Joseph W. Oliver, Buffalo; James W. Oliver and his wife, Irene, Summerfield; sister Laura Kirkbride, Nashport; six grandchildren, Joe Oliver and Dixie Williams, both of Byesville; Vickie Smith, Cambridge; Kenny Oliver and James Oliver,Jr. both of Summerfield.; Brenda Ramage, Carlisle; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur C. Oliver, April 18, 1987; a son ; Paul H. Oliver; daughter, Gladys E. Oliver; two brothers, Gilman Bates and Wayne Bates; four sisters; Leona Dailey, Opal Dailey, Luella Clark, Lucille Ferrell; grandson, John T. Oliver; daughter-in-law, Jean Oliver.
Friends were received at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Dec.26, where funeral services were held, Dec.27, with Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial followed in Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield.
Luyster. Maxine J. Luyster nee Brinkman
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Luyster, Maxine J., 75, Cadiz, died Saturday, January 12 at her home as the result of a homicide. She was born June 4, 1923, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen Wolfe Brinkman. She was a retired secretary at Cadiz Insurance Agency, former employee of the Harrison County Welfare Department, and the Harrison County Farm Bureau. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz, Cadiz Business and Professional Women's Club; the Community Hospital; Volunteer for the Presbyterian Church Afterschool Homework Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Luyster in 1996; a daughter, Linda Kay Luyster; parents; 2 sisters; Helen Burke Tacoma and Lucille Smith.
Surviving are 2 daughters; Debra (John) Welsh of Akron and Randee (Wasser) Schmitt, Poulsbo, WA.; 6 grandchildren, Meredith, Aaron and Adam Welsh; J. Fred, Derek, and Nathan Schmitt; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 154 west Market Street, Cadiz with Rev. William Hudson officiating. memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Tri-County Help Center, 104 1/2 North Marietta St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
Resecker, Carl L. Resecker
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Resecker, Carl L.,60, Market St. Clarington, died Dec.27, 2002 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Monroe County, a son of the late John Resecker and Louise Roberta Resecker. He was retired from Ormet Primary' Aluminum Corporation. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, life member of the VFW Post 9930 of Duffy, a member of the American Legion Post 28, New Martinsville.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Resecker, Clarington; two sons, Michael and his wife, Amanda Resecker, Beallsville; Stephen Resecker, Beallsville; daughter, Lee Ann Dye, Clarington; two step-sons, David and Dustin Pedalose, Clarington; step-daughter, Amanda Binni, Shadyside; three sisters, Alice Hawkins, Fairmont, W.Va.; Patricia Wade, Powhatan; Jeannie Cunningham, Castle, Pa.; two granddaughters, Michelle Resecker and Brianna Binni; two grandsons, Jeremy and Justin Dye.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Resecker.
Friends were received Dec. 30, at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Dec.31, with Keith Jones officiating. Burial in Moffett Cemetery. Graveside military service was conducted by VFW Post 9930 of Duffy.
Weddle, Elmer I. Weddle
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Weddle, Elmer I., 70, Plainview Rd., Woodsfield, died Dec.26, 2002 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born June 3, 1932 in Monroe County, a son of the late William A. Weddle and Dorcas Febus Weddle.
Surviving are his wife, Madelyn S. Cline Weddle, whom he married on Nov. 26, 1955; two sons, Chester Weddle , Minerva; Danny Weddle and his wife Donna, Lewisville; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Brenda) Daugherty, Minerva; Mrs. Roger (Linda) Hoke, Woodsfield; Mrs. Steven ( Patricia) Copeland, Woodsfield; six brothers, Wiley Weddle, Woodrow Weddle, Ray Weddle, all of Woodsfield; Alvis Weddle, Marietta, David Weddle, Curtis, Ohio; Paul Weddle, Graysville; four sisters, Mrs. Lester (Jane) Kenney, Ambridge, Pa.; Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Hines, of Corbin, Ky.; Eleanor Day, Millersburg; Mrs.Gerald (Beryl) Christman, Woodsfield; eight grandchildren, Loretta, Jessica,Brian, Jason, Danielle, Darrell, Darlene, Alicia, soon to be grandson-in-law, Paul Somers; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lemuel Weddle, Samuel Weddle, William Weddle, Forrest Weddle; sister Ida Piatt.
Friends were received at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Dec. 29, where services were held Dec.30, with Minister Keith Jones officiating. Burial in Plainview Cemetery, near Woodsfield.
DeVault, Lois Belle DeVault nee Jobes
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DeVault, Lois Belle, 82, Belmont, died Dec. 19, 2002 at Bell Nursing Home. She was born Feb.19, 1920 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Mitchell Jobes and Maude Phillips Jobes. She was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church, worked for the former Sullivan's Market in Belmont. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Rollo (Joe) DeVault; daughter, Mrs. Rusty (Bonnie) Vermillon; son Neil and wife, Patricia DeVault,all of Belmont; three grandchildren, Bill DeVault; Stacy and Robert Vermillon; three great grandchildren, Angel Williams, Andrew Vermillon and Baby girl Vermillon; great-great-grandchild, Logan Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Cornelius Jobe.
Friends were received Dec. 20, at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services were held Dec.21, with Rev. Vicky Kelley officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Stine, Catherine Copeland Stine nee
Covert
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Stine, Catherine Copeland, 82, Plainview Rd., Woodsfield, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born April 5, 1920 at Plainview Rd., Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of the late James O. and Cora Blazer Covert. She was a homemaker and member of the Plainview Church of Christ.