Kristian Brewer  

Kristian Michael Brewer, 32 of Glencoe, Ohio died Thursday, November 22, 2007 at his home.

He was born August 18, 1975 in Napoleon, Ohio a son of Edward Mayhue Brewer of Baja Mar, Mexico and Marilyn Loraine (Roland) Kelts of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Surviving in addition to his parents, are his wife, Maggie Anne Brewer; a son, Brock Kristian Brewer; a sister, Shirlee Mohr of Reno, Nevada; loving in-laws, Chad Balwanz, Rhonda and Bruce Kinser.

He was preceded in death by his step mother, Michelle Moomaugh.

He was a Satellite Communications Engineer for the United States Army having served in Afghanistan and Iraq, a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, and the Glencoe American Legion Post 632.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at East Richland Evangelical Friends Church with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating. Burial follows in Glencoe Cemetery.

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

Military honors will be provided by the Belmont County Council of American Legions at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the church.

Sarah Eileen Briggs

Sarah Eileen Briggs, 81 of O.K. Road, Belmont, Ohio died Friday, January 12, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

She was born April 2, 1925 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Arthur Morris and Estella Heil Morris.

She was a former employee of Sam’s Club in St. Clairsville and Valley Vending at Belmont Technical College. She was also a former employee of Ashland Rubber and National Latex in Ashland, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Briggs, Sr.; a sister, Emily Griffith Kuhn; two half brothers, Jim and Bill.

Surviving are five sons, Floyd Jr. of Belmont, David of Marengo, Ohio, Mick of Ashland, Ohio, Steve of Hobe Sound, Florida and Scott of St. Clairsville; two brothers, Art (Rilla) Morris of Perrysville, Ohio and Tom Morris of Davenport, Florida; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Burial follows in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Layla Marie Britton

Layla Marie Britton, infant daughter of Mindy Sue McLeod and Robert W. Britton Jr. died April 6, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

Surviving in addition to her parents, are grandparents, Sheila and Robert Britton of Holloway and Susan and James Neavin of Yorkville, Ohio and a brother, Jordan.

Private services were held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Jack McKimmie officiating.  Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Clara Kelly Brooks

Clara Loretta “Sis” (Kelly) Brooks, 81 of Dover Church Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born at Bellaire, Ohio on August 6, 1925 a daughter of the late Willis John Kelly and Clara Loretta Jacobs Kelly.

Sis was a retired home care provider and a Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers George, Willis and Francis Kelly and a sister, Mary Brown.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Brooks; brothers Robert Kelly of Massachusetts and John Kelly of Bellaire; a sister Ivy Griner of Powhatan Point; a niece and nephew, Ivy L. Griner and Kelly John Griner; great nieces and nephew Ivy Stewart, Dicey Stewart and Paden Stewart.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Darla Schnegg officiating.  Burial will follow in the Armstrong Cemetery at Armstrongs Mills, Ohio.

Dave Brooks

David “Dave” Brooks, 85 of Dover Church Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio died Monday, March 5, 2007 at his home.

He was born at Jacobsburg on September 9, 1921 a son of the late Sherman and Gertrude Harlan Brooks.

Dave was a farmer and a retired employee of the Belmont County Engineer’s Department, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post #52 at Bellaire.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence Brooks and Walter Brooks and sisters Audrey Stillion, Mildred Rushin and Norma Peel.

He is survived by brothers Raymond Brooks and Bob Brooks both of Jacobsburg; sisters Edna Warren of Canton, Ohio and Ethel Rushin of Barnesville, several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m..  Burial will follow in the Armstrong Cemetery, Armstrongs Mills, Ohio.

Belmont County Council of the American Legion will conduct military services Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Smith Township Volunteer Fire Dept., c/o John Phillips, 49359 O.R.& W. Station Rd., Jacobsburg, OH 43933.

Carolyn V. Brown

Carolyn Veronica Brown, 74 of Centerville, Ohio died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Barnesville.

She was born October 11, 1933 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Charles and Harriett Miller.

Surviving are her husband, Donald Brown; children, Jim Walton of Rochester, NY, Laurie (Dave O’Leyar) Brown of Roanoke, VA, and Carol (Dan) Brown of Centerville; brothers, Bob Miller of Lynchburg, Virginia and Tom Miller of Canandaigua, NY; grandchildren, Merrick and Conrad Brown.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg. Burial follows in Concord Cemetery, Centerville.

Mary D. Brown

Brown, Mary D., 91, of Blainesville, Ohio died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Sunset Health Care Center.

She was born at Kinsman, Ohio on May 24, 1916 a daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Mary Socha Debo.

Mary was a homemaker and a Presbyterian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Brown; brothers, Frank, John, Fred, Lewis and Joe Debo; and sisters, Ann Kosco, Agnes Doty and an infant sister.

She is survived by her children, Darlene (Val) Balvin of Dillonvale, Carley (Bob) Balvin of Maynard, Carl (Karen) Brown of St. Clairsville and Eugene Brown of Blainesville; a sister, Elda (John) Borovich of St. Clairsville; eight grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove.

Jerome “Bud” Bruce

Jerome Lee “Bud” Bruce, 78 of Belmont, Ohio formerly of Neffs, Ohio died Friday, April 20, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

He was born May 9, 1928 in Glencoe, Ohio, a son of the late Lew Bruce and Zella Bumgardner Bruce.

Bud was a loving husband and father, a retired employee of Block Brother’s Tobacco in Wheeling, an Air Force veteran, a bluegrass fan who loved playing the mandolin, guitar, and banjo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Corrina Wright.

Surviving are his loving wife, Juanita Dallas Bruce; children, Vickie (James) Morrison of Jacobsburg, Nancy Ivkovich of Dilles Bottom, Gerald (Darlene) Bruce of Bannock, and Georgia Ann “Babe” Newman of Glendale; step children, Mary E. (Herb) Vance of Hardeeville, SC., and Walter “Scott” McMahon and his fiancée Rhonda Satterfield of McMechen; a sister, Doris (Don) Snively of Newark, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Darla Schnegg officiating. Burial follows in Glencoe Cemetery.

Belmont County Council of American Legions will conduct services at 10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.

David A. Bumgardner

Bumgardner, David A., 35, of Centerville, Ohio, died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born October 15, 1971 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of Joyce Reed Bumgardner Johnston and the late William E. Bumgardner Sr.

David was the former owner and operator of the Auto Shop in Powhatan Point.  He was a 1990 Union Local High School graduate and a member of the Morristown Christian Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, William E. Bumgardner Jr.; maternal grandfather, William Reed; paternal grandparents, William and Verna Bumgardner.

Surviving are his mother, Joyce Johnston and stepfather, David Johnston; his maternal grandmother, Helen Reed all of Pancoast Road, Belmont; his companion, Jennifer Quinlin Fulton; two daughters, Elizabeth Bumgardner of Barnesville and Sarah Bumgardner of Powhatan Point; a sister, Tina Bamberger of Wheeling Island; a nephew Jesse Ruskin; a niece Rylea Bamberger; and his best friend, Chance.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Hallstrom officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Nancy Paxton Bumgarner

BUMGARNER, Nancy Jean Paxton, 60, of Waynesville, Ohio, died Friday, September 21, 2007, in the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, as the result of an automobile accident.

She was born March 8, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Alice Venom Paxton.

Nancy was a former reference librarian in Marion, Ohio; and secretary for First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Andy Paxton.

Surviving are her husband, Harry L. Bumgarner; two sons, Adam Bumgarner of Centerville, Ohio and Aaron Bumgarner of Norwalk, Connecticut; a brother, Dr. Bruce (Aline) Paxton of Athens, Ohio; mother-in-law, Ethelene Bumgarner; sister-in-law, Bonnie (James) Davenport; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 5 p.m. at the Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, Ohio with the Rev. Robert Wade officiating.  A private interment was held at the Miami Valley Memorial Gardens in Centerville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Flesh Public Library, 124 West Greene Street, Piqua, OH 45356.

John J. Burdyn

John Joseph Burdyn, 54, of Bellaire, Ohio died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at his home.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 28, 1952, a son of Philomena Stephan Burdyn and the late Joseph Burdyn.

John was an employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel.  He was a U. S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy Campbell; his mother, Philomena Burdyn; five children, Melissa Burdyn of Youngstown, Ohio, Allison (Aaron) Gaebelein of Columbus, Ohio, Caroline Burdyn of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jo Burdyn of the home and Phillip Burdyn of the home; four grandchildren, Andre, Asa, Abram and Zoe; and three sisters, Rosemary Burdyn, Kari Urban and Elizabeth Marling.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 1 to 3 and 5 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Burdyn Family Educational Trust, C/O: Belmont Savings Bank, 215 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

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Betty Campbell

Betty Leiffer Campbell, age 84, of St. Clairsville died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Park Health Center.

She was born at Wheeling on August 13, 1922, a daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Ferdinand Leiffer.

Betty was a retired secretary from Ohio Edison and North American Coal Company.  She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville and a member of Shadyside Chapter # 581, Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dale J. Campbell.

Surviving are a daughter, Lynne Wagner and her husband Ed of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and two granddaughters, Meghan and Julie.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of Services at 2 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating.  Burial will follow at Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P. O. Box 182039 Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039.

Janie Rice Canei

Canei, Janie Rice, 52, of Midway, Ohio formerly of Georgia, died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 27, 1955 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of Norma Pech Rice and the late John Edward Rice.

Janie fought a courageous battle against breast cancer and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a Parapro for special needs children at the Bascomb Elementary School in Georgia and attended the Watermarke Church.

Surviving in addition to her mother, Norma Rice of Midway; are her son, Matthew Canei of Woodstock, Georgia; three sisters, Noreen, Nancy and Lorrie; and a brother, Eddie.

Private services were held at the convenience of the family.  Burial was in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville at which time pink balloons were released in celebration of Janie’s life.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to help fight breast cancer in memory of Janie to Komen Northeast Ohio Affiliate, 10819 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106 or online at www.komenneohio.org or by phone 216-791-2873.

Shirley A. Carpenter

Carpenter, Shirley A., 69, of Magee Rd., St. Clairsville, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born August 7, 1938 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Leota Gilham VanNest

Shirley was a Home Interiors Consultant for 30 years.  She was a Flushing High School graduate; an Elliott School of Business alumnus; and member of East Richland Friends Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Thomas VanNest.

Surviving are her loving husband, Clyde E. Carpenter; a son, Scott E. Carpenter and his wife Carol of Pendleton, Indiana; three grandchildren, Benjamin, Megan and Vera; two sisters, Gloria Jean Ford of Lorain, Ohio and Darlene Demarchi of Amherst, Ohio; many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.  and on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating.  Burial will follow in Richland Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd’s Purse, C/O: Michelle Maly, P.O. Box 1291, East Lansing, MI 48826 (517) 775-9844 or online at www.shepherdspurse.org

Kathleen Cesario

Kathleen McDaniel Cesario, 83 of St. Clairsville formerly of Tiltonsville, Ohio died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born February 23, 1923 in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Wilbert McDaniel and Virginia Brown McDaniel Fontaine.

Kathleen was a homemaker and former Civil Service worker in Orlando, a Methodist by faith and 1940 graduate of Athens High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Cesario in 1988; a sister, Lucille M. Stelzenmuller.

Surviving are a son, Joseph A. Cesario and his wife Susan of St. Clairsville; a daughter, Lynne Fetters and her husband Lee of St. Clairsville; three granddaughters, Alyssa Cesario, Jennifer and Laura Smith; two step grandchildren Emily (Craig) Blahnik and Lee Fetters II.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

M. Drusilla “Celly” Chipman

M. Drusilla “Celly” Chipman, 91 of Crescent Rd., St. Clairsville died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at her home.

She was born April 9, 1916 in Hocking County , Ohio, a daughter of the late John Dyson and Myrtle North Dyson.

Celly was a former employee of Patty Lou’s Dress Shop in St. Clairsville, a member of the Church of God in Brookside. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. David Chipman of the St. Clairsville Police Dept.; five brothers, Delbert, John, Iver, Millard, and Rolyn Dyson; a sister, Sylvesta Anderle.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Bickmeier of St. Clairsville; three grandchildren, Bob Bickmeier of Columbus, Ohio, Shawnee Withers of Wolfhurst, and Christine (Eric) Mann of Noblesville, Indiana; three great grandchildren, Bob, Ashley, and Carrie.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Tennant officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Alice Clark

Alice R. Clark, 91 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Bethesda, Ohio died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.

She was born April 17, 1916 in Baileys Mills, a daughter of the late Harry Fulkerson and Katherine Deaver Fulkerson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Clark; five sisters, Laura Jackson, Mildred Richter, Amy Toohey, Lucille Schilling, and Dorothy “Gladys” Blundon; a brother, Henry Fulkerson.

Surviving are a son, Timothy A. Clark and his wife Gail of St. Clairsville; a daughter, Darla Stith and her husband  David of Plain City, Ohio; a brother, Rob (Goldie) Fulkerson of Bethesda; five grandchildren, Jean Ann (Clark) Toothman of St. Clairsville, Diana (Bobby) Bumgardner of Belmont, Shana Ferguson of Pekin, Illinois; Geoffrey (Alison) Honert of Reedsville, Ohio and Meghan Honert of Athens, Ohio; eight great grandchildren, Jesse, Ashley, Kayla, Tim, Valerie, Amanda, Michelle, and Abbey.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Michelle Lucarelli officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

Donna Lou Schmack Coen

Donna Lou Perkins Schmack Coen, 72 of Key-Bellaire Rd., Bellaire, Ohio died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 7, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of the late Roland Perkins and Alice Churchill Perkins Rothermel.

She was a former employee of Fidelity Savings and Loan in Martins Ferry and member of American Legion Auxiliary Post # 52 in Bellaire.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Schmack and second husband, Charles “Chick” Coen; a son, David Schmack.

Surviving are five daughters, Linda (Jim) Brown of Blaine, Karen Crall of Bellaire, Robin (Brian) Fairchild of Arlington, Texas, Cindy (Ranza) Bateman of Damascus, Maryland, and Terrie Davis of Nags Head, North Carolina; a brother, R.J. Perkins; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 2 cats, Buddy and Bowzer.

Friends will be received on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Joel Traylor officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bellaire.

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

Merle Corrick Jr.

Merle Corrick Jr., 84, of Barton, Ohio died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.

He was born August 19, 1923 in Junior, West Virginia a son of the late Muerle and Maude Price Corrick.

Merle was a retired employee of the former Hanna Coal and Consolidation Coal Company Franklin # 25 mine.  He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Forces 416 Night Fighter Squadron and a member of the VFW Post 8848 in Colerain.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin infant brothers.

Surviving are his wife Mary M. Supanik Corrick; a son, Merle (Mila) Corrick III of Martins Ferry; two grandchildren, Kyle and Brooke; and a sister, Marjorie Waugh of Farmington, WVa.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Judith Marlow officiating. 

Full Military Honor Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by the Belmont County Council of VFW’s. 

Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

John D. Craig

John David Craig, 70, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at his home.

He was born in Barnesville on March 19, 1937, a son of the late Alan and Frances Carpenter Craig.

John was a retired Vice President of the former Belmont National Bank in St. Clairsville.  He was an Army veteran.  He was a member and former Elder and Trustee of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville; a member of Barb’s Boys; a member of St. Clairsville Lions Club; and a member of Friendship Lodge # 89 F. & A.M. at Barnesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his wife, Judith Lewis Craig; two sons, David Alan (Michelle) Craig of Bethesda, Ohio and Joe (Vicki) Craig of Marysville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Lucas (Sherawna) Beadling, Vanessa Beadling, Jordan Beadling, Sarah and Kyle Craig; a great grandchild, Kiamara; two sisters, Jean (Jack) Phelps of London, Kentucky and Mary (Jim) Clark of Cheyenne, Wyoming; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.  Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Patricia Crooks

Patricia Gay Crooks, 68 of Alledonia, Ohio died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire.

She was born in Moundsville, WV on November 28, 1938 a daughter of the late Orville and Mildred Myers Huggins.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Crooks; her sons Larry Allen Crooks and Paul W. Crooks, Jr. and sisters Hilda Young and Janice Fox.

She is survived by her children Terry Crooks of Woodsfield, Luther Ray Crooks of Alledonia, Debra Lynn Cole and Tammy Sue Callahan both of Mt. Vernon, IL; brothers John and Ralph Huggins both of Moundsville; sisters Linda Pyles of Moundsville and Judy Morris of Florida and several grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. with Pastor Darla Schnegg officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Belmont Ridge Cemetery, Beallsville, OH.

Mae W. Csajka

Csajka, Mae W., 93, of San Antonio, Texas formerly of Maynard and St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at her Home.

She was born in Hillsville, Virginia on September 15, 1914, daughter of the late Claude and Ada Gilley Worrell.

Mae was the retired owner and operator of Mae’s Beauty Shop in Maynard and a retired employee from Loos Pharmacy in St. Clairsville.  She was a member of Maynard United Methodist Church where she served on numerous committees and was a member of the United Methodist Women; she served as an election official in Maynard for many years and was active in the Republican Party; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #666 in Maynard.  Mae also enjoyed playing Euchre and Bridge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Csajka; three brothers, Harry, John and Robert Worrell; and two sisters, Josephine Milhoan and Addie Richardson.

Surviving are her daughter, Rebecca J. Hough and her husband Timothy of San Antonio, Texas; two grandsons, Ryan and Zachary Henry both of San Antonio, Texas; four step grandchildren, Renee Gonzalez, Tim and Sean Hough all of San Antonio, Texas and Kathleen Blaydes of fort Worth, Texas; and three step great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Hildebrand officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maynard United Methodist Church.

Betty Cullen

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Cullen, 61 of Bonnie Lane, Adena, Ohio formerly of Maynard, Ohio died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at her home.

She was born at Martins Ferry on May 2, 1945 a daughter of the late George and Pauline Serdula Zusack.

Betty was a retired care giver for the former Sunset Nursing Facility at Colerain and a Catholic by faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Cullen, a daughter Kim Saffell, a brother Bud Zusack and a sister Barbara Goodman.

She is survived by her son, Tommy J. Cullen of Bellaire; sisters Ann Herman of Cleveland, Mary Dynda of St. Clairsville and Helen Niemann of Cleveland; 2 grandchildren, Kurtis Cullen of Maynard and Kelsey Romshak of Flushing.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating.  Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

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Joe Debo

Joe Debo, 87 of Provident, Ohio died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

He was born at St. Clairsville on February 1, 1920 a son of the late Frank and Agnes Debo.

Joe was a retired coal miner from Consolidation Coal’s Franklin #25 mine, a member of the United Mine Workers of American and American Legion Post #159 at St. Clairsville.  He served in the U.S. Army’s 28th division in Germany during World War II.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers John, Frank, Fred and Lewis Debo; sisters Ann Kosco and Agnes Doty and sister-in-law, Alice Slevin.

He is survived by his wife, Marian J. Orkis Debo; sisters, Mary Brown and Elda Borovich both of St. Clairsville; brother’s-in-law Joe Orkis of Pataskala, Ohio and Walter Orkis of St. Clairsville and sister-in-law, Nancy Kimmell of St. Clairsville.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Mary Esther Delbrugge

Delbrugge, Mary Esther, age 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, a former 30 year resident of Cape Coral, Florida, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Park Health Center.

Mary was born May 28, 1915 in Martins Ferry, Ohio daughter of the late Albert and Edna Yahn Tighe.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Delbrugge; a grandson, Matthew Berus; two brothers, Albert and Harold Tighe.

Surviving are her son, William Delbrugge and his wife, Ann of Massillon, Ohio; her daughter, Joyce Berus of St. Clairsville; three grandchildren, Brent Delbrugge, Christine Jenewein and Michael Delbrugge; and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with a Vigil Service at 3:45 p.m.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Anthony R. Batt the celebrant.  Private burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Cheri DeLong

Cheryl Ann DeLong “Cheri”, 60 of Willow Grove Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at her home.

She was born at Wheeling on March 1, 1947 a daughter of Pauline Dolak Husvar and the late Joseph Husvar.

Cheri was a retired branch manager and assistant vice president with the former Steel Valley Bank at St. Clairsville.  She was a former member of the St. Clairsville Rotary Club and a member of the Morristown United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Bernard W. DeLong; daughters, Debbie (Doug) Azallion of Lafferty and Darlene (Paul) Graham of St. Clairsville; her mother, Pauline Husvar of Bridgeport; brothers and sisters, Donna Davenport of St. Clairsville, Pauline Bartnicki of Fairpoint, Joseph “Butch” Husvar of Maine, Candice Helms of Bannock, Susan Kinsey and Mike Husvar both of St. Clairsville; grandchildren, Paul Ryan Graham, Zachary Azallion, Cassi Baugh and Mitchell Graham and her special companion, Brutus.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 8:30 p.m. with Pastor Vicky Kelly officiating.

Private interment services will be held on Wednesday in Holly Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be made to the American Cancer Society, 3612 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43702 or Online at: www.cancer.org

Florence L. DeVaul

Florence L. Baker DeVaul, 84, of Colerain, Ohio died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.

She was born at Wheeling, West Virginia on April 11, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Ethel Shrader Baker.

Florence was a retired cook from Martins Ferry High School and Belmont County Head Start.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, David Lee DeVaul; a grandson, David Lewis Schnegg; and a brother, Henry Baker.

Surviving are her husband, Harold L. DeVaul; a daughter Sue (Francis) Schnegg of Colerain; five grandchildren, Scott (Dana) Schnegg of Colerain, Debbie (Josh) Lucas of Colerain, Joanna Richardson of Columbus, Doug (Michelle) DeVaul of Columbus and Donna Clark of Wisconsin; 11 great grandchildren; and a brother, Leroy C. (Freda) Baker of Wintersville, Ohio.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio where services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove.

Floyd Doty

Floyd I. “Pap” Doty, 76 of Belmont, Ohio died Monday, February 26, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

He was born at Jacobsburg, Ohio on May 30, 1930 a son of the late George Albert Doty and Virginia Boston Doty.

Floyd was a retired truck driver for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Martins Ferry Plant.  He was a member of the Morristown Christian Church, a lifetime member of VFW Post #5356 at St. Clairsville and an Army veteran of the Korean War.  Floyd loved his grandchildren and especially loved pitching horseshoes.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Henry and a sister Nancy Harding and several half brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Sue McDermott Doty; his children, Cindy Bowdish (Merwyn) of Lancaster, Ohio; Kathleen Wagner (Francis Starr) of Barnesville; Patricia West (Ed Jagaczewski) of Belmont; Pamela Susac (Steve) of Beallsville; Floyd Doty, Jr. (Connie) of Huber Heights, Ohio and William Doty (Tracy Broadwater) of St. Clairsville; brothers Donald, Walter, James and Larry Doty; sisters Edna Mae Graham, Mary Caretti, Janie Sparks, Doris Peppard and Helen Parker; grandchildren Kendra (Ryan) Brown, Joseph Wagner, Bryan (Caitlin) Bowdish, Stacie (John) Smith, Darrick (Laura) Doty, Jason Weekley, William Aaron Doty, Jr., Cynthia West, Ashley West, Floyd Doty III, Caitlin Doty, Cole Susac and Jamie Lynn Doty; great grandchildren Dawson, Trey, Olivia and Reed.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Curt Hallstrom officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove.

The Belmont County Council of the V.F.W. will conduct military services in the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

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CHARLES D. FOSTER

Charles D. Foster, 78 of Centerville, Ohio died peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.

He was born August 5, 1929 in Belmont, Ohio, a son of the late Charles and Lucy Foster.

Charles retired from Ohio Edison in 1990 after 35 years of service as an electrician. He was happily married for 57 years. He was a member of the Centerville Christian Church where he served as board member and treasurer, and a former member of the Smith Township Fire Dept. He enjoyed his Allis-Chalmers tractors and had several restored over the years. He loved life and his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Kemp and Margaret Yost.

He is survived by his loving wife, Chloe Durbin Foster; a son, Charles R. (Sondra) Foster of Centerville; four daughters, Sara (Gary) Yock of Key, Brenda (Thomas) Lucas, Mary (Ernest) Grant, and Betty (Mark) Long of Centerville. Charles was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; also surviving are three sisters, Audrey Christy of Sistersville, WV, Mary Jean Ramsay of Key and Helen Stonebraker of Centerville.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Keith Kaczor officiating. Burial follows in Concord Cemetery, Centerville.

Smith Township Fire Dept. honors at 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Centerville Christian Church or the Smith Township Fire Dept.

Elizabeth E. (Meeker) Fox

Fox, Elizabeth E. (Meeker), age 86, of Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Rayland and St. Clairsville, OH, died on Thursday, October 11, 2007.

She was born February 3, 1921 in Martins Ferry, Ohio daughter of the late Raymond Meeker and Ora (Stead) Webb. She was a beloved wife for 45 years of the late Kenneth K. Fox, Sr.; a loving mother of Ken (Mickey Christakos) Fox of Plano, TX and Susan (David) Thomas of Richland Township, PA; a dear sister of Katherine Collige of St. Clairsville, OH; a loving grandmother of Kelly McGinley of Wheeling, WV, Stephanie Hoyt of Chicago, IL, Devin Thomas of Los Angeles, CA and Matthew Fox of Plano, TX; a loving great-grandmother of Steven, Zachary, Jason and Abby.

Elizabeth was a graduate of the former Martins Ferry School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at the Martins Ferry, Shadyside, and Sewickley Hospitals for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bridgeport Chapter #452, the Emmanuel Baptist Church in St. Clairsville, regularly attended the East Union Presbyterian Church, Cheswick, PA, and was past president of the Richland Garden Club, Gibsonia, PA.

The Fox family will welcome friends on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Services at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA.  Visitation will also be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio.  Services and interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio, with Rev. Gary Eller officiating.

Albert Fulton

Albert Parker Fulton, 92 of Glencoe-Whitney Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.

He was born July 17, 1914 in Warnock, Ohio, a son of the late James Moffett Fulton and Martha Hensley Fulton.

Albert was a retired teacher from the St. Clairsville-Richland School District, a retired carpenter and farmer and member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lena “Margaret” Bigley Fulton; a son, James Edward Fulton; three brothers, James, George and Charles Fulton; three sisters, Mary Margaret Briner, Anna Lee Shiftlet, and Janet Kilgore.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas B. (Jean) Fulton of St. Clairsville and Albert Parker (Patricia) Fulton II of Glencoe-Whitney Rd., St. Clairsville; a daughter, Ann Tobin of St. Clairsville; two sisters, Martha Stebbins of Pennsylvania, and Laura Belle Wigert of South Carolina; a brother, William K. Fulton of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; and 7 step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

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Jean Galavich

Trella Jean Galavich, 74 of Powhatan Point, Ohio died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Dilles Bottom, Ohio.

She was born July 18, 1932 in Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Everett Armann and Vida Mae Wheeler Armann.

She was a member of Amity Methodist Church in Powhatan, a life member of Powhatan VFW Post 5565 Ladies Auxiliary, Powhatan Senior Citizens, American Legion Post 228 Auxiliary, and life member of DAV Post 117 Auxiliary in Bellaire.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Galavich; sisters, Dema Brooks, Lois L. Loomis, and Margaret D. Brooks; brothers; Roy and John Armann; half brother, Oscar Wheeler.

Surviving are three sisters, Evelyn M. Brooks of Beallsville, Mary G. Sandlin of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Ruth J. Hale of Spring City, Tennessee; many nieces and nephews, including Jenny Brooks of Powhatan Point, Ruth Ann (Wayne) Kettler of McMechen, Todd (Dawn) Kettler of Moundsville, Kimberly (Tony) Wood of Moundsville, Kristy (Jim) Covey of Youngstown, Emily and Andrew Kettler.

Friends will be received at the Amity Methodist Church in Powhatan Point on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ric Hendrix officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Amity Methodist Church, 107 Main St., Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942.

Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg.

Pete Gazdik

Gazdik, Peter F. “Pete”, 63, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, November 9, 2007 at his home.

He was born January 7, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Pete A. and Ann H. Tomolonis Gazdik.

Pete was a retired owner and operator of the Bargain House in St. Clairsville, a former employee of North American Coal Company and a former employee of Bryers Ice Cream in Florida.  He was a U. S. Army veteran and a Catholic by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Gazdik.

Surviving are his wife, Kim Gazdik; a son, Edward Gazdik; a daughter, Carol Gazdik of St. Clairsville; a brother, Ron Gazdik and his wife Grace of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Lou “Lynn” Velkovich of Shadyside and Mrs. Rich “Cindy” Maleski of Bridgeport; and a sister-in-law Rae Gazdik of Shadyside; many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Father Anthony R. Batt officiating.  There will be Full Military Honors held at 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home by the Belmont County Council of American Legions. Burial will follow at Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

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

Carolyn Sue Giacobbi

Giacobbi, Carolyn Sue, 78, of 48605 Valeck Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at home.

Following Carolyn’s wishes there will be no visitation or services.  Arrangements were handled by Toothman Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.

Dan Giffin

Daniel A. Giffin, 83 of Bridgeport, Ohio entered into eternal life on Monday, May 7, 2007.

Dan was born June 6, 1923 in Neffs, Ohio, the son of Charles and Grace Giffin.  He graduated from Bellaire High School in 1941.  He was married on June 30, 1943 to Barbara E. Riedel.  Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons: David R. Giffin (Diane) of Bay Harbor, Michigan and Dale R. Giffin (Kathy) of Canfield, Ohio; six grandchildren Allison, Gayle, Charles, Robert, Emiley and Ryan.  He was preceded in death by a brother Charles, his parents and a son, Donald A. Giffin.

Dan owned and operated Giffin Aluminum Supply Company in Bridgeport for 25 years, retiring in 1986.  He served on the board of Belco Crafts for 23 years and was president for 14 years.  Dan joined the Bridgeport Rotary Club in 1956, served as president, was Rotarian of the Year in 1961-62 and was a Paul Harris fellow with 50 years of perfect attendance.  Dan was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bridgeport; served on the Board of Belmont County National Bank, was a member of Masonic Lodge #181 and Bridgeport Eagles.

A worship service in thanksgiving for Dan’s life will be held on Friday, May 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lee & Bennett Streets, Bridgeport, Ohio, with Pastor Dale Giffin and Pastor Scott Ness officiating.  Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, Ohio.  Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made in Dan’s memory to the Rotary International Foundation for projects with children in need.  Gifts may be made payable to Rotary International Foundation and sent to the Bridgeport Rotary Club, 896 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912.

Leonard Gilliam

Leonard Gilliam, 83 of St. Clairsville died Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Heartland Nursing Home in Lansing.

He was born October 10, 1924 in Warwood, a son of the late Emmett and Beatrice Bailey Gilliam.

Leonard was a retired computer analyst for the Social Security Administration and an Army veteran of WWII & the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline and Margaret; a brother, Ernest.

Surviving are children, Melvetta Biggers of Martins Ferry, Leonard Gilliam, Jr. of Wheeling, Gwendolyn Gilliam of Georgia and Lenora of Baltimore; a sister, Willie Mae Black of Columbus; 9 grandchildren, 11 great Grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home St. Clairsville with Pastor James Agnew officiating. Burial follows in Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, WV.

Carol Glass

Glass, Carol J., 54 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at her home.

She was born at Bellaire, Ohio on November 14, 1952 a daughter of the late Ralph W. Palmer, Sr. and Edna May Palmer.

Carol was a Public Accountant and a member of the Jacobsburg United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Charles Franklin Palmer and a sister Connie Conner.

She is survived by her daughters Christina F. Glass of Shadyside, Ohio; Carla Riley of Jacobsburg and Candace J. Byars of Virginia Beach, Va.; her companion Joseph G. Dunn of Jacobsburg; brothers Ralph W. Palmer, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio and James E. Palmer of St. Clairsville; sisters Ethel M. McFarland of St. Clairsville and Shirley Monroe of Shadyside; four grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Cordery officiating.  Burial will follow in the Jacobsburg Cemetery.

Nancy Butcher Graham

Graham, Nancy Butcher, 83, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, September 14, 2007 at Park Health Center.

She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 8, 1923, a daughter of the late William R. Butcher Jr. and Carrie Troll Butcher.

Nancy was a former school teacher at St. Clairsville teaching English and physical education and coaching the girls basketball team.  She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville; a member of St. Clairsville American Legion Auxiliary and the A.S.P.C.A.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Edward Graham.

Surviving are her daughter, Carrie Ellen (Al) Tipton of Hilton Head, South Carolina; a son William B. Graham of St. Clairsville; grandchildren Nancy and Shayla Graham; Dianne Diprosperis and her children Brittney, Cherice and Jason;  and Nancy’s favorite cat, Beavis.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muskingum College, C/O: Advancement Office, 163 Stormont St., New Concord, OH 43762 or Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Brian James Green

Green, Brian James, 45, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away Friday, November 16, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

Brian was born September 14, 1962 in Bellaire, son of William Green and the late Wilma Donley Green.

He was an employee of Applebee’s in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his father, Brian is survived by his daughters, Kourtney Green and Shannon Brown; two sisters, Virginia Wilson and Diann DiFebo; two brothers, William Green and George Donley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Monday from 12:00 p.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating.  Burial will follow at Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport, Ohio.

Forest Dana Greenlee Sr.

Greenlee, Forest Dana Sr., 74, of Bellaire, formerly of Glencoe, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born at Bellaire, Ohio on August 28, 1933, a son of the late John and Mildred Hall Greenlee.

Forest was a retired employee from Phillips Stamping in Bellaire.  He was a Methodist by faith and a social member of the VFW Post # 626 in Bellaire.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Jean Fuller Greenlee; a granddaughter, Dana Crawford; a brother, Duane “Bo” Greenlee; and two sisters, Audrey Cook and Arlene Hose.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Turkoly and her husband Frank of Glencoe, Dana Greenlee of Bellaire, Mark Greenlee and his wife Virginia of McConnellsville, Scott Greenlee and his wife Marsha of Stewartsville and Dr. Michael Fuller and his wife Terri of Millersport; 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

In keeping with Forest’s wishes there will be no visitation.  Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at Warnock Cemetery on Friday at 10 a.m., with Bishop Michael Tolliver officiating.  Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville is in charge of arrangements.

Pennie Greenlee

Pennie Sue Greenle, 53 of Jacobsburg, formerly of Bellaire, died Sunday, December 16, 2007 at her home.

She was born December 7, 1954 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late James White and Betty Dolnack White.

Surviving are a son, Chad (Sheryl) Greenlee of Madisonville, Kentucky; a daughter, Lisa (Adam) Coker of Sturgis, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Brigette Palmer and Richard Steights officiating.

Jerry Gulley

Gerald “Jerry” Gulley, 74 of Key Ridge, Jacobsburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling..

He was born at Shadyside, Ohio July 4, 1932 a son of the late Archie and Florence Icenhauer Gulley.

Jerrry was a retired farmer and school bus driver for the Bellaire school system.  He was a member of Church Alive at Key, Ohio and an Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Brian and Danny.

He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Britton Gulley; his children, Jeffrey Lynn Gulley of the home; Jerrilyn Lee (John) of Bellaire, Ohio and Keith (Jennifer) Gulley of Jacobsburg; brothers and sisters, Don of Bellaire, Jack of Shadyside, Joyce Friend of Bellaire, Roger of Jacobsburg, Mitzi Strong of Jacobsburg and Jalene Hanlin of Maryland; four grandchildren; Amber, Alex, Angela and Alicia.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Lewis officiating.  Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Key, Ohio.

Memorial contributions should be made to Church Alive, P.O. Box 359, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

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Stephen Hegedus

Stephen Edward Hegedus, 63 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.

He was born July 16, 1943 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. A son of the late Stephen Anthony Hegedus and Alice Jean Tisko Hegedus.

He was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery, a 7 year Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Era, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and   the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 2541 in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Stephanie Hegedus.

Survivng are his wife, Marie “Fritzi” Rafferty Hegedus; a daughter, Laura Lee Dayton (Bernard) Ferguson of McGaheysville, Virginia; three sons, Larry V. (Ina) Dayton of Fort Knox, Kentucky, Terry M. (Joan) Dayton of Bethesda, Ohio, and Steven M. Hegedus of Memphis, Tennessee; three sisters, Lynn Lucas of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Faye Roth of Wheeling, West Virginia, Tara Goff of Shadyside, Ohio; a brother, Gene Hegedus of Lansing, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct services at 6:00 p.m. Sunday and there will be a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Della O. Helms

Della O. Helms, 93 formerly of Clarksburg, Ohio died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Alter Care of Wadsworth, Ohio.

She was born February 26, 1914 in Hariettsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Cleo Miller.

Della attended school in Monroe County and graduated Salutatorian of Franklin High School, Class of 1934 in Stafford, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1989 by her loving husband of 53 years, Carl F. Helms; by a grandson, Carl and great granddaughter, Diedre; and by brothers and sisters, Glen, Ray, Vernon, Willard “Bill” Miller, Irene Stein, Minnie Stein, and Bernice “Bea” Dyer.

Surviving are her loving children, Cleo Helms (Robert) Kocher of Myakaa, Florida, Carol Helms (Frank) Sabatino of Grant Town, West Virginia, and Carl H. (Nancy) Helms of Rittman, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial follows in Glencoe Cemetery.

Delbert Higgins

Delbert L. Higgins, 92 of Key, Ohio died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born at Bellaire, Ohio on January 2, 1915 a son of the late Lawrence Alvas Higgins and Emma May Schramm Higgins.

Delbert was a retired glass blower for Imperial Glass at Bellaire with 47 years of service.  He was a member of the Church Alive at Key Ridge, the Belmont-Jefferson Beagle Club, American Legion Post # 632 at Glencoe, Ohio and a 6 year veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lee Robson Higgins and a brother, Alvas Glen Higgins.

He is survived by his children, Brenda Lee Palmateer of Petoskey, Michigan; Nan Stull of Sugar Grove, Ohio; Jenna Sue Stolz of Bellaire, Ohio and Mike Higgins of Key, Ohio; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Lewis and Rev. Douglas Stull officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Key Ridge.

Buck Holliday

Harry P. “Buck” Holliday, 72 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center.

He was born at Jacobsburg on November 2, 1934 a son of the late Thurman and Ila A. Neff Holliday.

Buck was a retired employee of Navistar formerly International Harvester at Shadyside and Springfield, Ohio and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War having served as a weapons mechanic.  He was also a member of the Jacobsburg United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann Beltz Holliday and brothers William “Bill” and Donald Holliday.

He is survived by his sons, Jody (Loretta) Holliday of Jacobsburg and Danny Holliday of Maryland; a sister, Alta Jane West of Powhatan Point and a grandson, Chad Holliday.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. followed by funeral services at 4:15 p.m.  Interment will be done at the convenience of the family.

Belmont County Council of the VFW will conduct military honors in the funeral home at 4 p.m. Sunday.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Smith Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., c/o John Phillips, 49359 O. R.& W. Station Rd., Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933.

Wilbur Holt

Wilbur W. Holt, 87 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville.

He was born at Maynard, Ohio on November 5, 1919 a son of the late William Holt and Margaret R. Ewing Holt.

Wilbur was a retired employee of Consolidation Coal Company, a member of the First Presbyterian Church at St. Clairsville, the St. Clairsville Lions Club, American Legion Post #159 and V.F.W. Post # 5356 both at St. Clairsville and was an Army Veteran of World War II.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor June Coates Holt and half brothers Jim and Clarence Donley and  a great grandson.

He is survived by a daughter Willa L. Rader of Willard, Ohio and a step daughter Norma Deem Kolb of St. Clairsville; a half brother Sherman Donley of Denver, Colorado; four granddaughters and two grandsons; two great granddaughters and two great grandsons

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Military honors will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the V.F.W. on Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 110 South Marietta St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Louise Hurn

Mary Louise Hurn, 75 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her home.

She was born December 2, 1931 in Barton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Francis M. Huffman and Ruby Mae Gardner Huffman.

Louise was a self employed caregiver, a member of the First Christian Church in St. Clairsville, the Christian Women’s Fellowship Group, and a Bridgeport High School Alumnus.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hurn; a sister, Betty Callipare; four brothers, Donald Edward, Francis, James, and Bill Huffman.

Surviving are a brother, Fred (Madonna) Huffman of Blaine; several nieces and nephews; and her adopted family, Sandy, James, and Johnny Vincek.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Jerry Garloch officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Rescue League, 45244 Nat’l Rd. W., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

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Bernice Jesalosky

Bernice L. Jesalosky, age 87, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

She was born November 7, 1919 in Maynard, daughter of the late Clyde and Grace Weir Huntsman.

Bernice was a retired secretary from Belco Crafts and School of Hope in St. Clairsville.  She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisville; she was a member of the former St. Clairsville Chapter # 510 Order of Eastern Star and current member of Bridgeport Chapter #452 Order of Eastern Star; a member of Wardah Husam Temple # 59 Daughters of the Nile in Wheeling; and a member of the Chapter EB, P.E.O. of St. Clairsville.

In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Jesalosky; and two sons, Joe and Larry Jesalosky.

Surviving are her three grandchildren, Jason Jesalosky of St. Clairsville, Joel “J.B.” Jesalosky of Round Rock, Texas and Ann Shields of Florida; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Dean of Flushing and Gladys Lewis of Warrenton, Virginia; and a brother, Kenneth Huntsman of Lloydsville.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.  There will also be visitation on Friday at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisville from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., with Rev. Barry Hall Officiating.  Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 187, Harrisville, OH  43974.

Philip L. Johnson Sr.

Philip L. Johnson Sr., 77, loving husband, father and grandfather of Flushing, Ohio died Sunday, July 22, 2007 at his home.

He was born March 22, 1930 in Maynard, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde and Julia Hudock Johnson.

Philip was a retired Laboratory Technician from the City of St. Clairsville with 26 years of service.  He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of the Sportsman’s Club and the Foresters Club both in Lansing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Lincoln; and two sisters, Dorothy and Priscilla.

Surviving are his loving wife, Ruth H. VanDyne Johnson; two sons, Philip (Sandra) Johnson Jr. of Bannock and Andy Johnson of the home; two daughters, Brenda Johnson of the home and Kelly Johnson and companion John of New Athens; two grandchildren, Philip Johnson III and Jennifer Johnson; four brothers, Tim (Charlotte) Johnson of Carrolton, Jerry Johnson of St. Clairsville, Francis (Donna) Johnson of Lansing and Bobby (Wanda) Johnson of Lansing; three sisters, Isabelle Robison of Lansing, Lillian Capalingo of Canton and Judy (Jerry) Manukin of Lansing; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Father Thomas Hamm officiating.  Full military honors will be held at 10:50 a.m. by the Belmont County Council of American Legions.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.

Catherine Jones

Catherine A. Jones, 101 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Beacon House in St. Clairsville.

She was born at Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1905 a daughter of the late Thomas D. Allison and Edith Barbara Rowen Allison.

Catherine was a home maker and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville.  She was the oldest living member of the church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd A. Jones; a son Melvin T. “Mel” Jones; sisters Mae, Dorcie and Elsie and brothers Roy, Grant, Tommy and Charles.

She is survived by a son, C. Norman Jones (June) of Richmond, Virginia; a daughter-in-law, Doris Jones of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call and Pastor Cathy Ake officiating.  Burial will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park at St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Thoburn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Maggie Jurco

Mary Margaret “Maggie” Knight Jurco, 41 of St. Clairsville, "Our Darling Angel Maggie", went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2007.

She was born October 27, 1965 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of Thomas J. Knight and Betty Ann Burghy Knight.

Maggie was an employee of Mehlman’s Cafeteria in St. Clairsville and former employee of Days Inn.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Brown.

Surviving in addition to her parents of Piedmont, Ohio are a son, Justin A. (Meagan Rogers) Jurco of Jacobsburg, Ohio; grandson, Hayden Andrew Jurco; brothers, Thomas E. (Jean) Knight of St. Clairsville, and Joseph (Linda) Knight of Glencoe; her companion, Danny T. Hudock; grandfather, George Brown of Jacobsburg; nieces and nephews, T.J., Kelsey, Joseph, and Jonathan Knight; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating.

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Jacqueline Kacere

Helea Emilia Kaczor  a.ka. Jacqueline Kacere of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday, January 8, 2007.   

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Arrangements are being handled by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.

Carol Mae Kappel

Carol Mae Kappel, 74, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Monday, August 20, 2007, in Wheeling Hospital.

She was born in Pittsburgh, on September 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Francis and Caroline Nichol Kitchen.

Carol was a retired employee of Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority. She was currently serving as a volunteer at Wheeling Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kappel; and an infant brother, Ronald Kitchen.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Jill) Lucidi of St. Clairsville; a sister, Donna (William) Stineman of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Natalie (Jonathan) Hawthorne of St. Clairsville and Gina Lucidi and (Donald Starr) of St. Clairsville; and two great-grandchildren, Kyra and Alianna Hawthorne.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Visitation will also be held at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Penn Hills, Pa. on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m.

Entombment will follow in Restland Memorial, Monroeville, Pa.

E. Edmond Kaptein

E. Edmond “Ed” Kaptein, 86 of Dublin, Ohio died Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

He was born June 14, 1920 in Madison, Ohio, a son of the late Gustav Kaptein and Marie Puskat Kaptein.

Ed was a retired store manager for Sears, Roebuck & Co., a Lutheran by faith, a Navy veteran of WWII and Pearl Harbor survivor, a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, former Kiwanis Club president, Germania club member, Columbus Maennerchar member, an avid golfer and member of the Heritage Golf Club in Columbus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur & Gus Kaptein; a sister, Lillian Puskat.

Surviving are his wife, Mary A. Kinzy Kaptein; a son, Edmond Forrest Kaptein of Dublin; brother Harold (Agnes) Kaptein of Brooklyn, Ohio; sisters, Marlene Krieger of Valley City, Ohio and Trudy Booth of New Kensington, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law, Valta Giffin of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Ann (Charles) Couch of Sandusky, Ohio, Wilma Kinzy of North Ridgeville, Ohio; brother-in-law, Harold (Emma) Kinzy of Berea, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service on Friday at 11 a.m. in Holly Memorial Garden’s chapel in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Arrangements are by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio.

Ken Kilgore

Ken H. Kilgore, 75 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

He was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on February 27, 1931 a son of the late William L. and Edna (Bresock) Kilgore.

He was the loving husband of Dee A. (Miller) Kilgore for 55 years.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

In addition to his wife Dee he is survived by his son, Robert A. Kilgore, Sr. and his wife Cindy; a grandson Robby; granddaughters Kelly, Carly and Samantha; one brother, Don and all his friends at Hartman’s.

At Ken’s request there will be no calling hours or services and his body will be cremated.  Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family.  Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Center of St. Clairsville or the American Cancer Society.

Ella D. Kinney

Kinney, Ella Dee, 84, of Armstrongs Mills, died on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Shadyside Care Center surrounded by her children.

She was born March 30, 1923 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie Hunt Harper.

Ella was a homemaker and a member of the Armstrongs Mills United Methodist Church.  One of the joys in her life was watching finches, redbirds and other wildlife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kinney; a son, Randy Kinney; 3 brothers, Ammon, Charles and Lloyd; and 6 sisters, Evie, Mary, Ruth, Pearl, Georgia and Virginia.

Surviving are a son, William (Sandy) Kinney of Shadyside, Ohio; a daughter, Barbara Rataiczak of Cambridge, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Thomas (April) Kinney of Grove City, Ohio, Michael (Hollie) Kinney of Pataskala, Ohio, Joshua (Patience) Kinney of Malaga, Ohio, Heather Rae (Aaron) Traver of Columbus, Ohio and Michael Paul (Christine) Rataiczak of Columbia, South Carolina; 12 great grandchildren, Jacob, Nate, Adlai, Grace, Louisa, Emma, Scarlett, Liam and Ava Traver, Amanda Kinney Emerald and Jarrett Kinney; many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services held on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Darla Schnegg and Ray Benesh officiating.  Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice or Armstrongs United Methodist Church or Centerville Senior Center.

Elizabeth Kirkland

Elizabeth Kirkland, 92 of Lockwood Run Rd., Bellaire, Ohio died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born at Key, Ohio on November 7, 1914 a daughter of the late Colvin Ambler McFadden and Emma Louise Keith McFadden.

Elizabeth was a member of the Old Wegee United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and Weyer Chapter #515 Order of Eastern Star at Centerville.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Kirkland in 1987; brothers Henry, Herman and Bill McFadden and sisters Martha McFadden and Sylvia Montgomery.

She is survived by sons, Charles Paul (Bonny) Kirkland of Carrollton, Ohio and Samuel Joseph Kirkland of Woodstock, Illinois; a daughter Bette Irene (Raymond) Day of Jacobsburg, Ohio; a brother, Charles (Valgene) McFadden of Jacobsburg; 9 grandchildren Hope Fowler, Darla (Robert) Carrick, Stewart Kirkland, James (Amy) Day, Rebecca (DeWayne) Chessman, Richard Day, Samuel (Angie) Kirkland, Lynn Kirkland and Matthew Kirkland; 9 great grandchildren Roshelle and Jeremiah Fowler; Bobby, Cassie, Holly and Bryan Carrick; Kayla and Abby Day and Shanyia Kirkland.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Larry Helms officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

Memorial donations may be made to Tape Ministries NW, 840 S. 192nd Street, Seattle, WA 98148-22085 which provided Elizabeth with many hours of Christian listening.

William Joseph Koshenka

Koshenka, William Joseph, 80, of Willow Grove Road, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Benwood, West Virginia on March 7, 1927, a son of the late Peter and Theresa Kapina Koshenka.

William was a retired employee of Ohio Edison in Shadyside with 39 years of service.  He was a World War II U. S. Army veteran; a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs; a member of the St. Francis Society and a member of the Neffs Rod and Gun Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin sons, Jeffrey Mark and Gregory Alan Koshenka; and a sister, Mary Stack.

Surviving are his wife, Grace Pauline Norris Koshenka; four children, Jody (Jeff) Johnson of Bellaire; Curtis (Jane) Koshenka of Neffs; Thomas Koshenka of Bellaire and Douglas (Carrie) Koshenka of Bellaire; three grandchildren, Courtney, Kyle and Logan; a brother, Robert Koshenka of St. Clairsville and a sister, Helen Olinski of St. Clairsville.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs, with Father Gary Zalenski as the celebrant. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont Manor Nursing Home, Alzheimers Unit, 51999 Guirino Dr., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Goldie Mae Kotera

Kotera, Goldie Mae, 97, of Neffs, Ohio died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Belmont Community Hospital.

She was born in Neffs on October 29, 1910, daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Beilby and Minnie Palmer Beilby.

Goldie was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and was sweet and generous.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kotera; a son, Joseph Edward Kotera; a son-in-law, Donald Palmer Jr.; five brothers; and three sisters.

Surviving are her daughter, Joyce Ann Palmer of Jacobsburg; a daughter-in-law, Millie Kotera of Neffs; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and twelve great great granchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, where services will be held on Thursday at  1 p.m., with Rev. Nellie Millhouse officiating.  Burial will follow at Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery.

Helen Kuthy

Helen Kuthy, 86 of St. Clairsville died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born December 18, 1920 in Lamira, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Skolnik and Anna Smelko Skolnik.

Helen was the former bookkeeper for Kuthy Builders and former employee of the Belmont County Sanatorium. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, Catholic Daughters, Catholic Women’s Club, St. Francis Society and the Slovak Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Kuthy; sisters, Mary Nickerson and Anna Hrenko; brothers, Joe, John and Charles Skolnik.

Surviving are three sons, William J. (Vicki) Kuthy of St. Clairsville, Joseph E. Kuthy of St. Clairsville, and Paul E. (Kim) Kuthy of Belmont; a daughter, Mary Ann (Terry) Wright of St. Clairsville; 3 grandchildren, B.J. Kuthy, Kristi Sue Polone, and SRA Bradley Paul Kuthy; 3 great grandchildren, Zane, Hunter, and Dustin; 2 step grandchildren, Marty and Mark Cline; 4 step great grandchildren, Mitchell, Shayonna, Wyatt, and Jack.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Thomas Chillog the celebrant. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

A vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church or St. Mary’s School.

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Jack Lantz

Lantz, John D. “Jack”, 70 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.

He was born at St. Clairsville a son of Geraldine Weekley Lantz of St. Clairsville and the late John H. Lantz.

Jack was a retired employee of the former International Harvester plant at Shadyside, a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville, Belmont Lodge #16 F.& A.M. at St. Clairsville, Osiris Shrine of Wheeling and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Steubenville.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Jack is survived by his wife Hilda Shirbish Lantz; a son John Wayne Lantz of Pittsburgh, Pa; daughters Barbara (Mike) Hennis of Columbus, OH and Ann (Patrick) Heischman of Grove City, OH; his mother Geraldine Lantz of St. Clairsville; a sister Sue (Bill) Ralston of Geneva, Ill.; grandsons Zachary and Tyler Heischman and John Hennis; an uncle John Weekley of Spring City, TN and a nephew, Will Ralston of Abingdon, MD.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Doctor Bradley Call officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc. or the Thoburn Church Building Fund.

Duane Lochary

Duane A. Lochary, 66 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday, March 5, 2007 at his home.

He was born at St. Clairsville on March 17, 1940 a son of the late John P. and Vida E. Neitzelt Lochary.

Duane was  a retired employee of Oglebay-Norton Company’s Captina and Saginaw mines.  He was a member of American Legion Post 159 at St. Clairsville, Weyer Lodge #541 F.& A.M. at Centerville, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Steubenville, VFW Post 5356 at St. Clairsville and was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his brother James R. “Jim” Lochary of Belmont; Niece and nephews Patrick James Lochary, Christopher Allen Lochary, Tonya L. Dabrowski and Eric D. Lochary; several great nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Military services will be conducted by the Belmont Co. Council of American Legion’s on Monday at 10:45 a.m.

Phyllis Kay Luyster

Phyllis Kay Luyster, 65, of Flushing, Ohio died Friday, April 13, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born in Flushing on August 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Harold and Wilma VanCuren Pickering.

Phyllis was a retired employee from the Consolidation Coal Company.  She was proud to be one of the first women miners in the area.  She was a very creative person, an avid painter of various arts and crafts for Shaker Woods Craft Show, she loved to cook for her family and she enjoyed gardening.  Phyllis was a member of the Flushing Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Elton Pickering.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Luyster; four children, Debbie Carr of Moyock, North Carolina, Tom Thompson of Oxford, North Carolina, Bill Thompson of Seattle, Washington and Ray Luyster of Flushing; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Eurylee (Peter) Forster of Bradenton, Florida, Maxine Donaldson of Bannock, Louanne Maroni of Barnesville and Lila (David) Murphy of Flushing; and a brother, Doyle Pickering of Flushing.

Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.  Visitation will also be held on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Flushing Christian Church.

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Carmela Massa

Massa, Carmela A., 71 of St. Clairsville, Ohio loving mother, sister and friend,   entered into eternal life Friday, November 9, 2007 surrounded by her family and friends at Trinity East Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born in Campolattaro, Italy on October 26, 1936 a daughter of the late Angelantonio and Assunta Pistacchia Nardone.

Carmela was a homemaker, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at St. Clairsville and the Women of St. Mary’s.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Vito Massa and a brother, Francesco Nardone.

She is survived by three sons, Michael Massa, Ray and wife Sherry Massa and Lucio Massa all of Columbus, Ohio and a daughter, Susan and husband Fred Wakim of St. Clairsville; a brother, Luciano Nardone of St. Clairsville and two grandchildren, Anthony Wakim and Monica Wakim.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Thanksgiving and funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church with Father Edmondo Stabene the celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire.

Vigil services will be held Monday at 5 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.

Condolences may be sent online to www.toothmanfuneralhome.com or to the family.

Bessie McBride

Bessie McBride, 93 of East Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center, St. Clairsville.

She was born in Hamburg, Germany on January 21, 1913 a daughter of the late Adolph and Louise Krafka Dundr.

Bessie was a former employee of the St. Clair Animal Hospital, a member of the First Presbyterian Church at St. Clairsville, Bridgeport Chapter # 452 Order of Eastern Star and Mizpah Temple of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.

Bessie dearly loved her family.  Her favorite pastimes were feeding birds, baking...especially cinnamon rolls, and watching football and politics.  Anyone who visited her at home always left with baked goods.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin A. McBride; stepchildren David McBride and Dorothy Pyle; a sister Emma Bouska and brothers Frank, Ralph, Joe, Albert and James Dundr.

She is survived by a son, John Amos (Doris) McBride of Centerville, Ohio; a daughter Mary Lou Kanopsic of Belmont, Ohio; grandchildren Clay McBride, Pam Miner and John Kanopsic; great grandchildren Mary and Brittany and a special friend, Jenny Rohland.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Eastern Star services schedule for 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe DiDonato officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

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

Virginia McFarland

McFarland, Virginia K., 83 formerly of Barnesville and Colerain, Ohio died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville.

She was born at Barnesville, Ohio on November 25, 1924 a daughter of the late Frank and Jane Turax Toohey.

Virginia was a retired manager from Royal Blue Foods in Columbus, Ohio a 1942 graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth J. McFarland; sisters Janet Neely formerly of Barnesville and St. Clairsville and Gene Loy formerly of St. Clairsville and a brother Robert Toohey formerly of Cleveland, Ohio.

She is survived by her sons Paul McFarland of Athens, Ohio and Eric McFarland of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Friday from 11 a.m. to time of services at Noon with Jeff Kent officiating.  Burial will follow in the Crestview Cemetery at Barnesville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Park Health Center, 100 Pine Avenue, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Helen V. McGilton

Helen Victoria McGilton, 81, of Belmont, Ohio died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born December 20, 1925 in Fairpoint, Ohio, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Sall.

Helen was a former employee of the Lotus Glass Company of Barnesville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard A. McGilton; a grandson, Kenneth T. McGilton; and eight brothers, Stanley, Henry, Joseph, Edward, John, Walter, Andrew and Thomas; and two sisters, Anna and Elizabeth.

Surviving are her husband, Francis T. “Termite” McGilton; two sons, Michael “Mick” McGilton and his wife Joan of Barnesville and Nicholas McGilton of Adena; a daughter, Victoria Townson and her husband Larry of Powhatan Point, Ohio; a sister, Catherine Ryan of New Port Richey, Florida; a daughter-in-law, Janet McGilton; former daughter-in-law, Georgette McGilton; 12 grandchildren, Richard, Candice, Tracy, Crystal, Eric, Carla, Christopher, Gabriel, Misty, Michael, Nicholas Jr. and Joseph; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3612 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43702 or Online at: www.cancer.org

Winifred L. McGough

Winifred L. McGough, 87, of St. Clairsville, died Sunday at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

She was born April 8, 1920 in Bridgeport, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Sophia Gallagher O’Malley.

Winifred was a retired employee from Sears Roebuck and Company and a former telephone operator at the Bridgeport Telephone Co.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville; a member of the St. Francis Society and the AARP.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Virgil McGough Sr.; four sisters; and three brothers.

Surviving are her sons, Thomas Virgil McGough Jr. of Bethesda, Michael McGough and his wife Marianne of St. Clairsville and John Patrick McGough and his wife Barbara of Bellaire; two grandchildren, Michael Patrick McGough and his wife Alicia of Sunbury, Ohio and Elizabeth Pent of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two great grandchildren, Andrew Bryan Pent and Leah Elizabeth Pent; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy with Mass on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, with Monsignor George Coyne the celebrant.  Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary’s Garden Mausoleum, Wheeling.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Central School, 226 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Diamond Silver "Bill" McKelvey

McKelvey, Diamond Silver “Bill”, 81, of Belmont, Ohio died Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born in Clarington on November 3, 1926, a son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Reef McKelvey.

Diamond was a retired employee of the Centre Foundry and Machine Company in Wheeling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Harold and Jim; and his sisters, Betty, Elda, Dorothy, Wanda and Elsie.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Edith Moore McKelvey; his children, William (Cathy) McKelvey of Jacobsburg, Joanna (Larry) Palmer of Jacobsburg, Delores (Mark) Lucas of Alledonia, Dawn (Dennis) Palmer of Belmont, Suzanna McKelvey of Powhatan Point and John McKelvey of Belmont; a sister, Martha Kerns of Clarington; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, where services will be held on Monday at  11 a.m., with Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating.  Burial will follow in Jacobsburg Cemetery.

Veronica R. McMahon

Veronica Rose McMahon, age 65, of Moundsville, West Virginia, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

She was born at Wheeling on Jan. 24, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica C. Cuchta.

Veronica was a Christian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Hadsell and Margaret Morgan.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Russell M. McMahon; two daughters, Kimberly J. Brown and her husband Scott of Wheeling and Crystal L. Mowder and her husband Randy of Moundsville; four grandchildren, Casey and Camryn Mowder and Juliet and Nicole Brown; two sisters, Dorothy Dow and Liz Connors; three brothers, Joseph, John and Anthony Cuchta; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Eddie Wills officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Moundsville.

Quinby R. Mead

Quinby R. Mead, 91, of St. Clairsville, died January 11, 2007 at Forest Hill Nursing Home.  She was born March 25, 1915 in Enid, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Quinby and Kathleen Ralstin.

Quinby was a homemaker and an Episcopalian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Mead.

Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn Stewart and her husband Kim of St. Clairsville; her grandchildren, Scott Ehlers of Columbus and Laura Wards of Wellington, New Zealand; and three great grandchildren, Emily and Ella Ehlers and Jakob Wards.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3612 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43702 or online at www.cancer.org.

Betty Meager

Betty June Meager, 78, of Glencoe, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at her home.  She was born August 29, 1928 in Quincy, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Evelyn Radcliff McGarry.

Betty was a retired employee from the Holiday Inn in St. Clairsville and Tracy’s Restaurant in St. Clairsville.  She was a member of the Bellaire Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, William McGarry; and two sisters, Bertie Lou Colvin and Marlene Jeffers.

Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” Meager; a daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Pierce of Belmont;  two granddaughters, Sherri (Rusty) Myers of Bellaire and Karen (Rick) Mihalic of St. Clairsville; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Sailor and Braedyn; three brothers, Ted McGarry of Stewartsville, Jack McGarry of Glencoe and Vick McGarry of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating.  Burial will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.

Helen Ann Miller

Helen Ann Miller of St. Clairsville, died Sunday surrounded by family.  Helen went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 15, 2007 after an extended illness.

Helen was born August 22, 1934 to the late John and Stella (Cuchta) Materkoski in Benwood, W.Va.  In 1955 she married her loving husband, Edward A. Miller Sr.  Together they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family on August 27, 2005.  Helen was a Christian and member of St. Mary’s Church in St. Clairsville.  She was active in the St. Mary’s Bible Study Group and the St. Mary’s Prayer Group.  Helen retired from C & P Telephone Company in 1983 and was a Verizon Pioneers Life Member.  Helen enjoyed walking and reading, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony in 1921, Frank in 1971, Walter in 1997, Robert in 1998 and her sister, Rose Lorence in 2006.

Surviving are her husband, Edward A. Miller Sr., her daughter, Cheryl Ann and her husband Brig. General John D. Johnson of Ashburn, Va., a son, Edward A. Miller II and his wife Deborah of Howell, MI, a son, David A. Miller and his wife Dr. Sallee Digonno-Miller of Belmont, Ohio, her grandchildren, of whom she was extremely proud, Elizabeth A. Johnson, a student at James Madison University, Kristen L. Miller, Edward A. Miller III and Austin E. Miller of Howell, MI, brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Rose Miller and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 18th from 1 – 3 and 5 - 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.  A Vigil Service will be held on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., with Father Thomas Chillog officiating.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Christopher Foxhoven the celebrant.  Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003.

Jerome Miller

Jerome J. “Jerry” Miller, 71 of Watson Rd. St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.

He was born May 29, 1935 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Tiburtius I. “Ty” Miller and Regina Rabb Miller.

Jerry was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, graduate of St. John’s Central High School and Xavier University, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4243 in St. Clairsville and the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Management Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Tom and Robert Miller.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret R. Neurohr Miller; four sons, Donald Miller of London, Ohio, Tom Miller, Jeff Miller and his wife Amy, and David Miller all of St. Clairsville; a brother, Jim (Judy) Miller of Martins Ferry; two sisters, Mary Angela “Sue” (Dick) Ney of Toledo, Ohio and Dolores “Dodo” (Larry) Schaffer of Martins Ferry; five grandchildren, Adrianne, Vincent, Austin, Sydney, and Luke; great aunt, Kathy Vogler of Wheeling.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Thomas Chillog the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

The Knights of Columbus will say rosary at 6:00 p.m. Saturday and there will be a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 212 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 or to St. Mary’s School, 226 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

John Morgan

Morgan, John Lewis, 79 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home in Bridgeport, Ohio.

He was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on May 20, 1928 a son of the late Chester and Ruth Graybill Morgan .

John was a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army having served during the Korean and Vietnam wars.  He was a member of American Legion Post #227 at Bridgeport and VFW Post #5356 at St. Clairsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Dague Coffield Morgan and a son John Kenneth Morgan.

John is survived by his daughter, Charlotta (Tim) Jones of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania; a sister Coralyn (Ralph) Taylor of St. Clairsville and two granddaughters, Caitlin Morgan Jones and Taylor Elizabeth Jones.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for John on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.  Burial will be in the City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia at the convenience of the family.

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Helen L. Niemann

Helen L. Niemann, age 79, of Brunswick, Ohio died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Pearlview Care Center in Brunswick.

She was born in Maynard, Ohio on July 12, 1927, a daughter of the late George and Pauline Serdula Zusack.

Helen was a retired employee from General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was a Catholic by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Niemann; a brother, Bud Zusack; and two sisters, Barb Goodman and Betty Cullen.

Surviving are a daughter, Rita Bloom and her husband Jeff of Brunswick, Ohio; two grandsons, Mark Robinson and his wife Tonya of Toledo and Matthew Robinson and his wife Nikki of Medina; two great grandsons, Luke and Jacob; two sisters, Ann Herman of Cleveland and Mary Dynda of St. Clairsville.

A Graveside Service will be held Today at 3 p.m. at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, with Father Thomas Chillog officiating.  Arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Catherine Norris - Procaccini

Norris - Procaccini, Catherine Kay “Tots”, 89 of the Carnes Apartments, Bellaire, formerly of Miami, Florida and Glencoe, Ohio died Friday, September 14, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

She was born at Brilliant, Ohio on March 14, 1918 a daughter of the late Lewis Hamilton Norris and Viola Bell Robertson Norris.

She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating.  Burial will follow in the Glencoe Cemetery.

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Debra Palmer

Palmer, Debra Kay, 54 of Alledonia, Ohio died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the home of her daughter near Malaga, Ohio.

She was born at Steubenville, Ohio on September 30, 1953 a daughter of the late Virgil and Clara Snyder Shipley.

In addition to her parents Debra was preceded in death by a daughter, Leigh Ann Palmer.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Palmer; daughters Tammy Conrad of Beallsville, Ohio and Tiffany Abbott of Woodsfield, Ohio; sisters Sandra Bethel of Flushing, Ohio; Jonetta Shipley of Morristown, Ohio and Vernann MacMillan of Barnesville, Ohio; brother Kip Shipley of Medina, Ohio and grandchildren Scott B. Folden, Leanne Folden, Payton Palmer, Paxton Palmer and Trinity Debra Abbott.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until time of services at 8:00 p.m. with Jeff Rich, Minister.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Auvil Parsons Sr.

Parsons, Auvil Sr., 84, of Uniontown, Ohio died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Park Health Center.

He was born January 16, 1923 in Kentuck, West Virginia, son of the late Peter and Maggie Hunt Parsons.

Auvil was a retired lineman from South Central Power.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafferty.  He was a World War II U. S. Army veteran and a member of the St. Clairsville Lions Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leslie, Wilmer and Sherm Parsons.

Surviving are his wife, Helen M. Brown Parsons; three sons, Auvil (Sharon) Parsons Jr. of St. Clairsville, Gary Parsons of Adena, and Randy (Laura) Parsons of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 5 grandchildren, Shayna Parsons, Scott Parsons, Josh Parsons, Auvil Parsons III and Beth Tomason; three great grandchildren, Arden, Noah and Evan; five sisters, Dollie Mooney, Grace Caldwell, Verbie Waugh, Tunnie Clary and Naomi Whitt; several nieces and nephews.

Private services were held at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Father Frederick Kihm officiating.  Burial was in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafferty.

Hubert Phillips

Hubert Dale Phillips, 83 went home to Lord on May 17, 2007.

He was born August 27, 1923 in Palestine, West Virginia, a son of the late Warren Phillips and Mattie Wright Phillips.

Hubie was employed at Belco Works in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He had many friends at work and at his place of residence. Hubie was a fun loving person who liked to joke around with others. He enjoyed various types of music, books on tape and trips to the library. He enjoyed being outside in the sunshine. Hubie will be deeply missed by those who have cared for him.

Friends will be received on Tuesday at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating. Burial follows in Oak View Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Clara M. Piper

Clara M. Piper, age 90, of Bannock, Ohio, died July 17, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born June 13, 1917 in Lafferty, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Anna Piewanski Jozwiak.

Clara was a retired matron from the Belmont County Court House in St. Clairsville.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafferty and a member of the Polish Club in Fairpoint.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Kenneth Piper; five brothers, Leo, Theodore, Frank, John and Harry Jozwiak; a sister, Martha Sebulski; and two grandsons, Frank Mistak Jr. and Mark Kuhn.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy (Frank) Mistak of Lafferty and Peggy (Martin) Kuhn of Bannock; two sons, James (Christine) Piper of Richmond, Virginia and Richard (Marjorie) Piper of Utica, New York; 22 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 3:45 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Lafferty on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Father Thomas Hamm the celebrant.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 70230 Church St., Lafferty, OH 43951.

Catherine Norris - Procaccini

Norris - Procaccini, Catherine Kay “Tots”, 89 of the Carnes Apartments, Bellaire, formerly of Miami, Florida and Glencoe, Ohio died Friday, September 14, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

She was born at Brilliant, Ohio on March 14, 1918 a daughter of the late Lewis Hamilton Norris and Viola Bell Robertson Norris.

She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating.  Burial will follow in the Glencoe Cemetery.

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Felice Regoli

Felice Regoli, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia.  He was born May 5, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Filbert and Blanche (Tiber) Regoli.

Felice was a retired engineer from WTRF-TV with over 35 years of service; a member of the Bellaire Sons of Italy; former member of the Bellaire Elks Lodge #419 and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church.  He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II.

Felice was a hard working and loving father.  He was an avid gardener, always providing his children with plenty of fresh vegetables.  Felice was an outdoorsman, bowler and loved to square dance.

In addition to his parents, Felice was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Billie (Clay) Regoli on June 3, 1997.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Regoli and sister, Eleanor Phipps.

Surviving are his three children, Tara Boyer and her husband Wil of Belmont, Ohio, Penny Giannangeli and her husband Mark of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania and Jeffrey Regoli and his wife Lea Ann (Wade) of Canal Winchester, Ohio.  Felice was very proud of his six grandchildren, Chad and Todd Boyer, Ashley and Abigail Giannangeli and Lauren and Sean Regoli.  Also surviving are his brothers, Sylvan Regoli of St. Clairsville and Junior Regoli of St. Joe, his sisters, Gloria Vogt and Evelyn Frey of Norwalk, Ohio; and beloved friend, Ada Kanopsic of St. Clairsville.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastors Dr. Bradley Call and William Boyer officiating.  Interment will follow at Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rosenbaum Family House, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Drive, P.O. Box 8228, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-8228 or to Thoburn United Methodist Church Agape (funeral meal) Fund, 209 East Main Street, P.O. Box 4, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

John Edward Rice

John Edward Rice, 80, of Midway, Ohio passed peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 1, 1927 in Maynard, a son of the late Stanislow Rys (Stanley Rice) and Anna Waszkowicz Rice Kaufman.

John was a retired employee from Norfolk Southern Railway with 45 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Adena American Legion Post #525.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother.

Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Norma Pech Rice; five children, Noreen, Janie, Nancy, Lorrie and Ed; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.  Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery on Monday at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003.

Robert Ridgeway

George Robert “Bob” Ridgeway, 75 of Flushing, Ohio died Friday, August 10, 2007 at Crestview Health Care Center in St. Clairsville.

He was born March 30, 1932 in St. Clairsville. A son of the late James Alfred Ridgeway and Florence B. Rice Ridgeway.

Bob was a retired Consumer-Marketer for British Petroleum and former distributor for Sohio. He was a Navy veteran having served with a Construction Battalion during the Korean War. A member of the Flushing Ruritan, Commander of the Maynard American Legion Post #666 and member of the Belmont County Veteran’s Commission. Bob also coached the Maynard American Legion Baseball Team for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Ashton Ridgeway; a brother, Jimmy Ridgeway.

Surviving are five children, James Ridgeway of Flushing, John (Jamie) Ridgeway of Cadiz, Janeen Ridgeway Slavik of  St. Leonard, Maryland, Jerry (Wendy) Ridgeway of Pasadena, Maryland and Janette (Stan) Twarog of Flushing; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m with Pastor Curtis Hallstrom officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.

Full military honors will be provided by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Monday at 10:50 a.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Flushing Ruritan.

Curtis D. Robinson

Curtis D. Robinson, 78, of Bellaire, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville.  He was born June 13, 1928 in McClainsville, Ohio, son of the late Frank D. Robinson and Phyllis Fern Strassers Robinson Satterfield.

Curtis was a retired foreman from Power City Plumbing and Heating.  He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War.  He was a member of the Hill Hoppers Flying Club in Wheeling and a member of the Glencoe Senior Center.

Surviving are his wife, Helen L. Kaveski Robinson; a son, Curtis C. Robinson of the home; two brothers, Art Robinson of Ponte Verda, Florida and Frank Robinson of North Judson, Indiana; two sisters, Margaret Varnell of Milwaukee, Oregon and Mary Ritsko of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

There will be a memorial service which will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Glencoe Senior Center.

A poem written by Curtis: “My Friends”

My friends, I can’t be with you, For my life is fading fast.  The race is almost over, And I’m gonna come in last.  So will you please forgive me, As it seems I won’t be there.  But my thoughts are always with you, And I remember you in prayer.  So raise a glass on my behalf, And keep your spirits high.  And know that I’ll be with you, In our home beyond the sky.  So shed no bitter tears for me My life has been a blast.  But the race is almost over, And I’m gonna come in last.

Lillian R. Rosenberger

Lillian Roberta Cornwell Rosenberger, 87, of St. Clairsville, died Friday, February 9, 2007 at Park Health Center.

She was born in St. Clairsville on April 26, 1919, a daughter of the late Clarence and Rose Unterzuber Finney.

Lillian was a retired Secretary from Belmont Hills Country Club.  She was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church; a member of the Bridgeport Chapter # 452 Order of Eastern Star and a member of the St. Clairsville Senior Citizens.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar Rosenberger; a sister Anna Phillips and a brother, J. William Finney.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Penny) Cornwell Sr. of St. Clairsville, Larry (Carolyn) Cornwell of Dallas, Texas, Sharon (Leon) Pilant of Salina, Oklahoma and Mildred Rogers of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Sara Theaker of Bridgeport; a brother, Albert Finney of Las Vegas, Nevada; 8 grandchildren; 8 step great grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. John A. Brown officiating.  Eastern Star Services will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Presbyterian Church.

Wanda Rosepapa

Wanda Lee Rosepapa, 86 formerly of Glencoe, Ohio died Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.

She was born January 17, 1921 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Irvin “Toud” Whitehair and Grace Long Whitehair.

Wanda was a homemaker, a member of Glencoe United Methodist Church, and the Glencoe Senior Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Deacon” Rosepapa; a brother, Jimmy Whitehair; sisters, Rose  Barack and Jean Marks; grandsons, Mark and Richard Rosepapa.

Surviving are a son, Richard (Willo) Rosepapa of Bellaire; a brother, Fred (Ruby) Whitehair of Stewartsville; grandsons, Kevin and Jeff Rosepapa; great granddaughter, Emily.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Glencoe Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Glencoe Senior Center or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Mildred Rusin

Mildred “Kate” Rusin, 94 of Powhatan Point, Ohio died Monday, January 8, 2007 at Shadyside Care Center.

She was born December 9, 1912 in Montclair, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Pete and Mary Visnic.

She was a former employee of Ohio Edison R.E. Burger Plant in Dilles Bottom and a member of the Jacobsburg Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rusin; two daughters, Virginia Bellville and Rose Marie Rusin; a grandson, Steven Bellville; two brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Tomlinson and her husband Sonnie of Powhatan Point; two grandchildren, Kevin Bellville of Dilles Bottom and Mark Tomlinson and his wife Erica of Powhatan Point; three great grandchildren, Stephanie, Amber, and Alyssa; a sister, Helen Visnic of Cincinnati.

Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Powhatan Cemetery Chapel, Powhatan Point, Ohio with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobsburg Bible Church, P.O. Box 62, Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933.

Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg.

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Harold Scatterday

 Harold Russel Scatterday, 84 died Thursday, October 25, 2007.

He was born near Centerville, Ohio March 11, 1923 a son of Russel Brown and Susanna Gummere Scatterday and spent most of his life on the farm where his great grandparents settled in the early 1800’s.  He was a life member of Concord Presbyterian Church at Centerville where he served as Elder and Trustee.

He attended Ohio University and Rutgers and was a Purple Heart recipient in World War II having served with the 104^th Infantry and being wounded in Holland following the Normandy invasion.

Harold was a charter member of the Smith Township Fire Dept. and a member of Weyer Masonic Lodge, past president of the Belmont County Genealogical Society and Chairman of the Board of the Ohio Genealogical Society.  Until recently he carried on the Scatterday business which began in 1880.  He also was a manufacturer’s representative for electrical products and more recently, trailers.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Marcelyn Chestone, as step mother, Frances Scatterday, a son in law Roger Wolfe and daughter in law Amalia Scatterday.

He is survived by his wife, the former Floy Jean Pettet, two sons, Jerry Ray of Norcross, Georgia and Dennis Harold of St. Clairsville (Carol) and a daughter, B. Sue Scatterday of Columbus; three grandchildren, Elice Brooks, John Scatterday and Jill (Matt) Horton; three great grandchildren, Linley Brooks, Matthew and Andrea Horton and a sister, Eleanor Jane Moffitt (Russ) of Orange Park, Florida.

Friends may be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Dan Aderholt officiating.  Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery, Centerville.

Masonic services Sunday at 7 p.m. and Military services Monday at 12:45 p.m. by Belmont County Council of American Legion.

JoAnne Schramm

JoAnne Marie Schramm, 71 formerly of Bellaire died Monday, January 22, 2007 at Crestview Health Care Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born March 16, 1935 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Robert DiPaolo and Wilma Bilby DiPaolo Anastasia.

She was an Avon Sales Lady and member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Bellaire.

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

Surviving are two sons, Lou Schramm and daughter-in-law, Mary of Shadyside, and Luke Schramm of Tampa, Florida; very special granddaughter, Crystal Schramm; two brothers, Robert DiPaolo of Cuyahoga Falls, and Bill DiPaolo of Akron, Ohio.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Church in Bellaire with Monsignor Gene Mullett the celebrant. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire.

There will be a vigil service at 2:15 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Gordon Schroeder

Gordon L. “Lefty” Schroeder, 80 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at his home.

He was born at Shadyside, Ohio on August 12, 1926 a son of the late Wallace and Inez Brannen Schroeder.

Gordon was a retired electrical foreman for Ohio Edison’s R. E. Burger Plant at Dilles Bottom.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Weyer Lodge #541 F.& A.M. at Centerville, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Steubenville and American Legion Post #888 at Delaware, Ohio.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Bob and Wally Schroeder; a grandson Cody Schroeder and a great grandson Sebastian Wymer.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Toothman Schroeder; his children Wayne (Debbie) Schroeder of Centerville; Tom (Pam) Schroeder of Jacobsburg; Jennifer Harris of Flushing and Ted Schroeder of Jacobsburg; a brother Bill Schroeder of Shadyside; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Don Henson officiating.  Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery.

Masonic services will be held Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Smith Township Volunteer Fire Dept., c/o John Phillips, 49359 O.R.& W. Station Rd., Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933.

Farris “Scotty” Scott

Farris Claude “Scotty” Scott, 80 of St. Clairsville died Monday, May 7, 2007 at his home.

He was born September 30, 1926 in Bannock, Ohio, a son of the late Claude Tyree Scott and Ida Mae Adamson Scott.

Farris was a retired supervisor for Blaw-Knox and a current employee of Russ’s Value Used Cars in Lansing, a Methodist and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 2541 in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Charles “Lacquer”, and Edward Scott.

Surviving are his wife, Ruby J. Waggle Scott; six children, Farris Scott, Jr. of Warren, Ohio, Sindy Mercer of Flushing, Tom Scott of Fairpoint, Diane Lewis of Martins Ferry, Tim “Twimpy” Scott of Waynesburg, PA., and Adam Scott of the home; a brother, Eugene Scott of Bannock; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. A private interment will be held in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saints Club, P.O. Box 202, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

JOHN J. SHANNON

SHANNON, John Johnson, 96, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, September 22, 2007, in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born August 17, 1911 in St. Clairsville, son of the late John W. and Sarah A. Johnson Shannon.

He spent most of his life in the field of public education. He was graduated from St. Clairsville Schools; and served as Principal of the St. Clairsville Elementary and High Schools. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Muskingum College and a masters degree in school administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

John served three years in World War II as a Naval Officer. He was in the Pacific Theatre at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He witnessed the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945 and took the occupation forces to Japan.

He was Belmont County Superintendent of Schools for a number of years and introduced vocational and technical education into area schools. He served as the first Superintendent of the Belmont County J.V.S.; and the founding President of the Belmont Technical College.
John served five years in Columbus as the Executive Director of the Council for Vocational Education for the state of Ohio. He played an integral role in bringing Ohio University regional campus to Belmont County; and served on the Coordinating Council at Ohio University Belmont for many years.

John was a life long member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. He served on the Board of Presbyterian Homes at Camp Hill, Pa.; and helped with the development of Kennedy Park Retirement Center in St. Clairsville. He was a member of the St. Clairsville Rotary Club; and Belmont Lodge No. 16 F. & A.M. at St. Clairsville. He served on the St. Clairsville Public Library Board. John was a member of the Board of the Belmont Savings Bank in St. Clairsville.

John was the recipient of several awards including the Liberty Bell Award from the Belmont County Bar Association; the Outstanding Alumni Award from the St. Clairsville Alumni Association; the Ohio University Meritorious Award; Kiwanis Award for Service to the Community.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Shriver Shannon; his second wife, Marcelyn Miller Shannon; his son, John Laird Shannon; two brothers, William Allan (Nellie) Shannon and Albert T. (Lucille) Shannon; and a sister, Mary Jeanette (Glenn) Watson.

Surviving are his brother, Wilson B. (Terry) Shannon of Marietta, Georgia; a grandson, Jay Laird (Connie) Shannon of New Orleans; two great grandsons, Collin Laird Shannon and John Colby Shannon; and a great granddaughter, Colette Elizabeth, all of New Orleans; and by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends will be received on Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Visitation will again be held on Tuesday at Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church or the John J. Shannon Scholarship at Belmont Technical College.

Stanley J. Shipta

Stanley Joseph Shipta, 88, of Parma, Ohio, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Parma Community Hospital.

He was born August 4, 1918 in Flushing, Ohio, a son of the late John and
Anna Truta Shipta.

Stanley was a retired superintendent with Ford Motor Company in Brook Park.  He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a member of the St. Bridget’s Church at Parma.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Joseph and John Shipta.

Surviving are his wife, Victoria Rose Yudasz Shipta; his five daughters, Patricia (Joseph) Waltz of Parma, Elizabeth (Robert) Rucinski of Prospect, Kentucky, Mary (Siegfried) Ditzig of Strongsville, Ohio, Victoria (Vince) Falcone of Barton, Ohio and Theresa (Brian) Ealy of Parma; a sister, Elizabeth Mistak of Cadiz, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Zabor Funeral Home in Parma on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Family and friends will again be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a vigil service to be held at 3 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard, Ohio, with Father Thomas Graven the celebrant.  Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Barton Volunteer Fire Department.

James E. Sills

James E. Sills, 58, of Powhatan Point, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, WVa.  He was born September 12, 1948 in Cambridge, Ohio, son of the late Tom and Gloria Secrest Sills.

James was a former employee of Undo’s West.  He was a Methodist.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mabalia Sills.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah Doty Sills; a son, James E. Sills II of the home; three brothers, John, Tom and Jerry Sills all of Byesville, Ohio; a sister, Ginger Heater of Oil City, Pennsylvania.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ric Hendrix officiating.  Interment will follow in Powhatan Cemetery.

Alice Slevin

Alice A. Slevin, 80 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.

She was born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 16, 1926 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Orkis.

Alice was a retired registered nurse from Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.  She was a graduate of the Martins Ferry Hospital School of Nursing and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at St. Clairsville.

She is survived by her husband, John C. Slevin; a daughter, Kathleen Slevin Rostorfer of Kirkersville, Ohio; brothers Joe Orkis of Pataskala, Ohio and Walter Orkis of St. Clairsville; sisters Nancy Kimmel and Marion Debo both of St. Clairsville; a granddaughter Kimberly (Rick) Baker of Richwood, Ohio; great granddaughters Samantha and Brandy.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy will be recited immediately following the visitation with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Office of Development, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136-1494 or online at www.parkinson.org

Gabriel Michael Smith  

Gabriel Michael Smith went home to be with the Lord and sleep in the arms of the angels on Saturday, November 24, 2007. He was the infant son of Brent and Christine Smith and baby brother to William Smith of St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents and big brother, he is survived by grandparents, William Allen and Mary Margaret McGilton of St. Clairsville and Dale and Patricia Smith of Bellaire.

He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by Daddy, Mommy, big brother William, family, and friends.

A private family service will be held Thursday at Toothman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Miracle of Life organization at St. Mary’s Church, St. Clairsville.

Gary Smith

Gary Louis Smith, 55 of Las Vegas formerly of Neffs died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Country Club Retirement Center in Bellaire. He was born February 7, 1952 in Bellaire, a son of Dorothy Seladokie Smith Kreis and the late “Zip” Smith.

Gary was the owner/operator of Desert Pool & Spas in Las Vegas, a Methodist, and a graduate of Bellaire High School.

He had a love of music, was an accomplished vocalist, well known percussionist and played alongside many well known celebrities in Las Vegas.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Kreis; a brother, Bud Smith; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Viola Seladokie.

Surviving in addition to his mother of Neffs, are a sister, Joyce Dimitro of Glen Dale and close friend, Cathie Semler of Wheeling.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Cordery officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Janice M. Snyder

Janice Marie Snyder, 54 of Bethesda, Ohio died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at her home.

She was born January 22, 1953 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of Mary Grill Burlenski and the late Alex Burlenski.

Janice was a former nurses aide at Heartland Nursing Home in Lansing and former employee of New Horizon Youth Center in Bethesda.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shelley Maleski; and a brother, John Burlenski.

Surviving in addition to her mother of Lansing, are her husband, Cloyd C. Snyder; a daughter, Shannon (Michael) Rowe of Powell, Ohio; three sisters, Dana Burdock of St. Clairsville, Francine Springer of Bridgeport, and Sharon Allison of Hollister, CA.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 p.m. until time of memorial service at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Clark officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV. 26003.

Betty Sowinski

Betty Sowinski, 82, 64635 Bull Run Road, St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glendale, WV.  She was born on November 17, 1924 in Avondale, Ohio, a daughter of Peter A. and Martha J. Willison Schramm.

She was a retired employee of the Bellaire Eagles Aerie 371.  She was a member of the Jacobsburg Methodist Church.  She was also a past President and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary as well as a member of the DAV Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sowinski; former husband Fred Graham; two sons, Frederick and John Graham; two sisters, Gail Newell, and Katherine Gorrell and two brothers Thomas and John Schramm.

Surviving are three sisters, Bernadine Salva, Patricia Bowman and Martha Peters; one brother, Kenneth Schramm: two daughters, Barbara  (& Glen) Bailey of Jacobsburg and Marlene Graham of Tucson, AZ; three sons, Joseph (& Marie) Peter A. and William (& Barbara) Graham all of Jacobsburg; a step daughter, Connie (& Jim) Ernster of Louisville, KY, two stepsons John (& Kay) and Rick Sowinski of St. Clairsville; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Friends will be received Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Mehl officiating.  Burial will follow at Jacobsburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3612 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43702.

Elizabeth Stanek 

Elizabeth Blanche Stanek, 90 formerly of Bellaire went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2007. She was born March 11, 1917 in Mozart, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Warren Higgs and Blanche Coulter Higgs.

She was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest A. Stanek; a daughter, Darlene Schnieble; brothers, Charles, Clarence, Alfred, and Otis Higgs; a sister, Mary Etta Phillips.

Surviving are three daughters, Betty (Delmo) Weekley of Jacobsburg, Jeannie (Don) Weekley of Fort Myers, Florida, and Mary Eileen “Corky” (Bob) Palmer of Bellaire; two sisters, Woneta Roth and Ruth (David) Hall both of St. Clairsville; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.

John W. Strahl Jr.

John William Strahl Jr., 69, of Lafferty, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.  He was born July 29, 1937 in Morristown, Ohio, son of the late John W. Strahl Sr. and Mary Margaret “Peg” Strahl.

John was a retired employee of Ohio Valley Coal Company # 6 Mine.  He served in  the U. S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Catlett Strahl.

Surviving are his wife, Leona Strahl; two sons, Charles Strahl of Lafferty, Jeffrey Strahl of Martins Ferry; four step daughters, Juanita, Chris, Carol Jo and Sonya; three stepsons, Sam, Todd and Tom; two sisters, Patty of Dayton and Sandy of Cincinnati; two brothers, Jim of Florida and Ronnie of Barnesville; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Paul Elerick officiating.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.  Burial will be held at Union Cemetery in Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Mary Jean Thornton

Mary Jean Thornton, 62 of Neffs, Ohio died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.She was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on June 1, 1945 a daughter of the late Virgil Eugene Burghy and Mary Katherine Pelkey Burghy.

Mary Jean was a full time wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at Key Ridge.

She is survived by her husband George M. “Buck” Thornton; sons Robert A. Thornton and Bradley J. Thornton both at home; sisters Betty Ann Knight of Piedmont, Ohio and Sarah Louise Richards of St. Clairsville, Ohio and grandsons Ty M. Thornton and Cameron M. Thornton.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Nellie Millhouse and Pastor David Demarest officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Neffs Fire Department, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church or Coalbrook Presbyterian Church.

Ricky L. Tomlinson

Ricky Layne Tomlinson, age 58, of Farmington Road, died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of Gladys Graham Tomlinson and the late Harry Edison “Poke Root” Tomlinson.

Ricky was an employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel’s Yorkville Plant.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War; a member of the St. Clairsville American Legion Post 159 and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Gladys I. Tomlinson of St. Clairsville are his wife, Judy D. Hall Tomlinson; a son, Kevin L. Tomlinson of the home; a grandson, Alex; two brothers, Mick (Debbie) Tomlinson of Moundsville, WV and Brad (Diane) Tomlinson of Hilliard, Ohio; and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Hall of Newark, Ohio.

There will be a memorial service held at the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Ogden officiating.  Arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church, P. O. Box 156, Mt. Pleasant, OH 43939.

Virginia W. Toothman

Virginia W. Toothman, 84, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died May 15, 2007 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born October 15, 1922 in McMechen, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Daniel and Tena Belle Keller Wilson.

Virginia was a former owner and operator of Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg.   She was a member of Jacobsburg United Methodist Church where she served as former Historian, Sunday School Teacher, and Lay Leader.  She was a 1940 graduate of Wheeling High School.  Virginia was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.  She was a member of the Glencoe American Legion Auxiliary #632; and a member of Weyer Chapter #515, Order of Eastern Star at Centerville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Toothman; and a brother, Hobert J. Wilson.

Surviving are her children, Wilson L. (Linda) Toothman of St. Clairsville, Portia A. (Conrad) Heydle of St. Clairsville, Susan J. (Larry) Vicen of Jacobsburg and Clark T. (Jean Ann) Toothman of St. Clairsville; two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Schroeder of Jacobsburg and Eula Wilson of Belmont; nine grandchildren, Denise (A.C.) Wiethe, Billy (Cami) Toothman and Jeff (Regan) Toothman, Corinna Heydle, Scott Heydle and Sarah Heydle, Kayla Toothman, Valerie Toothman and Michelle Toothman all of St. Clairsville; seven great grandchildren, Alli, Chase, Rhyanna, Lexi, Taylor, Abbey and Wyatt; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Lucarelli officiating.  Burial will follow in Jacobsburg Cemetery.

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

Harold C. Trouten

Harold C. Trouten, 92, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Blaine, died Friday, June 29, 2007 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1915 in Lansing, Ohio, a son of the late Alexander and Rebecca Barnhouse Trouten.

Harold was a retired electrician from Lorain Coal and Dock Company in Blaine.  He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville and a member of the former All Saints Catholic Church in Blaine.  Harold was an avid Sportsman and Trapper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Miller Trouten and a sister, Olivetta Farr.

Surviving are his sons, David Trouten of St. Clairsville and Harold Trouten of Edgewood, Kentucky; a daughter, Jean Trouten of Blaine; five grandchildren, David, Christian, Mark, Elise and Craig; and ten great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service scheduled for 7:45 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, with Father Thomas Chillog the celebrant.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

Joseph Truchan

Joseph Truchan, 71 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born October 28, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank Truchan and Victoria Jaskowiak Truchan.

Joe was a coal miner and heavy equipment operator for 53 years. He was currently employed by Cravat Coal Company, a Catholic and NRA member.

Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Doris Sykora Truchan; three sons, Joseph A. (Gigi) Truchan of Warren, Ohio, James A. Truchan of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Jeffrey A. Truchan of St. Clairsville, Ohio; brothers, Frank Truchan of Elmira, Michigan, Leonard Truchan and Chester Truchan of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jesse, Jamie, and Vanessa Truchan.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 to 3 & 5 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. with Monsignor George Coyne officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Ruth Enid Tuttle

Tuttle, Ruth Enid, 94, of Martins Ferry, died on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 29, 1912 in Lawrence County, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Emma Adkins Sturgill.

Ruth was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tuttle; a brother, William C. Sturgill Sr.; a sister, Jean Dam; and a nephew, William C. Sturgill Jr.

Surviving are special nieces and nephews, K. William (Betty) Sturgill of St. Clairsville, Marilyn Sturgill of Grass Lake, Michigan, Michael Sturgill and Mary Sturgill both of Texas; several great nieces and great nephews.

There will be Graveside Services held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio, with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating.  Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

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Floyd E. Underwood

Floyd E. Underwood, 79, of Key-Bellaire Rd., died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire.

He was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio in 1928, a son of the late George Washington “Leroy” Underwood and Mary Evelyn Underwood.

Floyd was a retired employee of the Ormet Corporation where he worked for 25 years.  He was a former coal miner.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Ormet Retirees.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur, Harold, Louis and Ralph Underwood; seven sisters, twins, Beatrice and Bernice Underwood; Edna Hines, Grace Saffell, Mary Homan, Alice Bumgardner and Ruth V. Johnson.

Floyd is survived by his wife Lila Mae Corbett Underwood; four sons, Donley and Dennis both of Boyd Ridge, Bellaire Randy of Jacobsburg and Rodney of Key Ridge, Bellaire; a brother, Robert of Delaware; a sister, Alberta Shaw of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Christopher “Don”, Nathan “Brock”, Amy, Randy Jr. and Josh.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nellie Millhouse and Charlie Hart officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

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Leota M. VanCuren

Leota M. VanCuren, 83, of Flushing, Ohio, died July 17, 2007 at Crestview Nursing Home in St. Clairsville.

She was born February 15, 1924 in Holloway, Ohio a daughter of the late Leo and Birdena Wilson Ranville.

Leota was a member of the former Flushing Presbyterian Church and a member of the former Flushing Chapter # 369, O.E.S. and current Freeport Chapter # 319, Order Eastern Star.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester D. VanCuren.

Surviving are her three daughters, Sue (Dick) Fenstermaker Westerville, Ohio and Venice, Florida, Janet (Tom Bowers) VanHorn of Columbus and Peggy (Jim) Kidd of Flushing; seven grandchildren, Robert (Michelle) Fenstermaker of Delaware, Ohio, Paul (Cindy) Fenstermaker of Columbus, Ohio, Genia (Kirk) Hardin of Scottsdale, Arizona, Tim Owings of Westerville, Ohio, Brian (Darla) VanHorn of Grandview, Ohio, Jamie (Brent) Gay of Flushing and Lori (Robin) Snyder of Covington, Ohio; 14 great grandchildren and a brother, Bernard Ranville of Holloway.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with her grandsons, Robert and Paul Fenstermaker officiating.  Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.  There will be Eastern Star Services held on Friday at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Minnie VanDyne

VanDyne, Minnie L., 88 of East Captina Highway, Jacobsburg, Ohio died Monday, September 24, 2007 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire.

She was born at Beallsville, Ohio on April 19, 1919 a daughter of the late Alfred and Martha Sears Mayhugh.

Minnie was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ at Armstrongs Mills, Ohio.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. VanDyne, Sr.; an infant daughter, Martha Adella VanDyne; a great grandson Jamie Lee Cline; two sons-in-law, John Ondrejko and Isadore Virgili; a sister, Velma Brobeck and a half brother, Clarence Mayhugh.

She is survived by her children, Fred D. (Helen) VanDyne, Jr. of Powhatan Point; Larry (Sarah) VanDyne of Lebanon Church, VA; Homer (Betty) VanDyne of Beallsville; Harold (Darlene) VanDyne of Jacobsburg; Alan VanDyne of Columbus, Ohio; Juanita (George) Graham of Powhatan Point; Charlotte (Don) Smith of Mather, PA; Carol Ondrejko of Clinton, MO and Barbara (Charles) Smith of Barnesville; sixteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Jeff Gallaher officiating.  Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Point Vol. Fire Dept.

Russell E. Vannest

Russell E. Vannest, 79, of St. Clairsville, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry.

He was born December 27, 1927 in Glencoe, Ohio, a son of the late Charlie J. and Ethel Mayhugh Vannest.

Russell was a retired coal miner from Y. & O. Coal Company and retired employee of the Richland Township Garage.  He was a member of the East Richland Evangelical Friends Church and a member of the former Glencoe United Methodist Church.  He was a member of Weyer Lodge # 541 F. & A.M. at Centerville; a member of Weyer Chapter # 515, Order of Eastern Star at Centerville; a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Steubenville; a member of the St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie # 2541 and he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion at St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Marie Beals Vannest; two stepsons, Douglas and Bernard Sindledecker; a brother, Charles E. Vannest; and a sister, Mary C. Heddleson.

Surviving are his loving wife, Esther McMahon Vannest; a sister, Janet (Earl) Bishop of Glencoe; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.  Masonic Services will be held Monday evening at 6:45 p.m. followed by Eastern Star Services at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Richland Friends Church.

Joseph G. Vargo

Joseph G. Vargo, 88, of Neffs, Ohio, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1918 in Provident, Ohio a son of the late Joseph and Mary Bujka Vargo.

Joe was a retired coal miner.  He was a U. S. Army Infantry veteran serving during World War II.  He was a member of the Coalbrook Presbyterian Church at Neffs and a member of the Ionic Lodge # 438 F. & A.M. in Bellaire.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Kalan Vargo; four brothers, Alex, Steve, John and George Vargo; and a sister, Velma Boggs.

Surviving are his son, Donald J. Vargo and his wife Kay of Maryland; two grandsons, Steven J. Vargo and his wife Julie of Virginia and Daniel E. Vargo and his wife Jenny of Florida; a great granddaughter, Olivia; a daughter-in-law, Penny Vargo of Maryland; two sisters, Helen Kanopsic and Emma Kucurz both of St. Clairsville.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Demarest officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.  Masonic Services will be held on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Coalbrook Presbyterian Church or the Neffs Volunteer Fire Department or the American Cancer Society.

Frances Paszke Vaughan

Vaughan, Frances Paszke, 97, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Elm Grove, West Virginia, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus.

She was born in Neffs, Ohio on December 23, 1909, a daughter of the late John and Rose Czarnecki Paszke.

Frances was a homemaker and member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elm Grove.  She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club; the Elm Grove Women’s Club and attended Bellaire High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Vaughan; her brothers, Stanley, John and Frank Paszke; and her sister, Laura Plahuta.

Surviving are her sister, Helen Fijalkowski of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev. James R. LaCrosse, S.M. officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or St. Vincent DePaul Church, 2244 Marshall Ave. Wheeling, WV 26003.

Rose Vcelka

Rose Antionette Vcelka, 84 of Markatan St., Flushing, Ohio died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born November 4, 1922 in Lafferty, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Peroni and Gaetana Greco Peroni.

She was a retired employee of Oak View Nursing Home in St. Clairsville, a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flushing and the Catholic Women’s Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Huml, and a brother Emil Peroni.

Surviving are six children, Louis (Yvonne) Huml of Grove City, Ohio, Joe (Bobbie) Huml of St. Clairsville, Butch (Nora) Vcelka of St. Clairsville, Kathy (Chris) Valine of Belmont, Buddy (Karen Porter) Vcelka of Pickerington, Ohio, and Julie (John) Jozwiak of Flushing; a brother, Tony (Diane) Peroni of St. Clairsville; sister-in-law, Betty Peroni of Chicago; 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and a great grandson on the way; several aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flushing. Burial follows in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty, Ohio.

A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

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Mary Elinor Waser

Mary Elinor Waser, 86, of St. Clairsville, died Monday, January 8, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 18, 1920 in St. Clairsville, daughter of the late Preston and Mary Ferrell Ault.

Mary Elinor was a retired administrator from the Belmont-Harrison-Monroe Board of Mental Health.  She was a former member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville and a current member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin B. Waser; a daughter, Susan Morgan; a brother, James Ault; two sisters, Grace Hawthorne and Jeanette Willerton.

Surviving are her two sons, Roger A. Waser of Westerville, Ohio and Edwin B. Waser of Dublin, Ohio; a son-in-law, Ronald Morgan of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren, Ronald Morgan Jr. and his wife Carol of St. Clairsville and Jody Helton and her husband Greg of Gahanna, Ohio; three great grandchildren; Andrew, Lauren and Jared Morgan.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Wenger Officiating.  Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Covenant Academy or East Richland  Friends Church Building Fund, either contribution may be mailed to 67887 Friends Church Rd., St. Clairsville, OH  43950.

DANIEL B. WILLIAMS

Daniel B. Williams, 61 of Flushing went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 30, 2007 while at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 9, 1946, a son of the late Bert and Frances Williams.

He was a retired electrician from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel’s Martins Ferry Plant with 39 years of service.

Dan served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 366.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Williams; sisters, Patsy Burke and Nora Lou Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathy Twarog Williams; children, Michael (Chris) Patterson, D.J. (Angie) Williams, Heather (Patrick) Stitt of Flushing, and Sean Williams of Florida; a brother, Dick (Marcia) Williams of Flushing; 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, and Katie.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jack McKimmie officiating.

Flushing American Legion services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943.

Beverly Mae Wodarcyk

Wodarcyk, Beverly Mae, 76, of Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, died Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. She was born August 17, 1931 in Maynard, a daughter of the late Joseph J. Stromski and Mae Elizabeth Mills Coates.

In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by a stepfather, Ross Coates Sr. and a stepmother, Clara Stromski.

She was a former employee of K’s Food land in St. Clairsville and Reichart’s in Wheeling.  Beverly was the owner of Beverly’s Cake Decorating and Candy Making Supplies.  She was well known for her cake decorating and teaching cake decorating at the Belmont Career Center.  She was a life long member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard where she served as Eucharist Minister and a member of the Catholic Women’s Club.  Bev was a member of the Maynard American Legion Auxiliary Post 666 where she served as Secretary.  She was a member of the Maynard PNA # 455 where she served on the PNA Council.  She was a member of TOPS.

Surviving are her loving husband of 57 years, Joseph L. Wodarcyk; a daughter, Patricia A. Johnson of Maynard; a son, Joseph P. (Lori McCort) Wodarcyk of St. Clairsville; 2 grandchildren, Jason (Courtney) and Amanda (Desi); her special great grandson, Kody; 7 sisters, Wilma (Edward) Campbell, Doris (Joseph) Ceculski, Marjorie (John) Kubancik, Jean (Tom) Schmelich, Brenda Frazier, Clara Bolen and Joan Gebhart; 6 brothers, Ronald L. (Wanda) Coates, Ross  Coates Jr., Ken (Kathy) Stromski, Bob (Roberta) Stromski, Rick (Laura) Stromski and John Pruneski; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard with Father Thomas Graven the celebrant. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove.

There will be a vigil service on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.  PNA Services will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with CWC Services and American Legion Auxiliary Services following.

Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, C/O: Kody’s Krew, Wheeling, WV Walk, 1060 State Rd. 2nd floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or online at www.autismwalk.org.

Cecil Workman

Cecil E. Workman, 77 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born at Bellaire, Ohio March 16, 1930 a son of the late Charles C. and Hilda S. Workman.

Cecil was a disabled American Veteran of the Korean War and a member of East Richland Friends Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann and brothers Floyd and Charles “Onnie” Workman.

He is survived by a brother, Richard Workman of Jacobsburg, Ohio and sisters, Dorothy Flowers of Dothan Alabama; Martha Lee Heath of Centerville, Ohio and JoEtta Angel of Obetz, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating.  Burial will follow in Belmont Ridge Cemetery, Beallsville, Ohio.

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John Yemich

John Yemich, 85 of Fairpoint, Ohio died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 19, 1922 in Fairpoint, a son of the late Marco Yemich and Josephine Zagoric Yemich.

John was retired from Consolidation Coal where he was an underground miner for 35 years, working at Willow Grove, Dun Glen, Glen Castle, Franklin 25, and Franklin 65 mines.

He was a proud WWII U.S. Army veteran, having served in the highly decorated 291st Combat Engineer Battalion. He was awarded 2 Presidential Unit Citations, and 5 Bronze Battle Stars for battles that included the D-Day Normandy Invasion, and the Battle of the Bulge.

John attended St. Clairsville High School. He left school at the age of 16 and joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. to help support his family by working in a Logging Camp in Idaho.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fairpoint, a life member of VFW Post 5356 in St. Clairsville since 1946, a member of the 291st Combat Engineer’s Reunion Association and faithfully attended each year’s reunion. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and COMPAC and served as UMWA Local 1360 President. He was a Belmont County Precinct Committeeman for Wheeling Township Precinct 124, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4243 in St. Clairsville, the Fairpoint Polish Club, and St. Clairsville High School Alumni Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Anthony, who died as an infant, Raymond, and Marko; a sister, Agnes Guehl.

Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Klosek Yemich; three children, Patricia (Matt) Littman of New Athens, Sharon Yemich of Lakewood, Ohio and John Yemich of St. Clairsville; a sister, Elizabeth Hayhurst of Pittsburgh; 2 grandchildren, Jodi (Jeff) Tomaszewski of Concord Township, Ohio and Matthew Littman of New Athens; 3 great grandchildren, Emma, Chloe, and Jaylan.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 12 to 3 and 5 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fairpoint with Father Thomas Graven the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

There will be a vigil service on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Full military honors will be provided by the Belmont County Council of VFWs on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Trail Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 262, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Betty J. Yoho

Betty June Barrett Yoho, 83, of Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born May 9, 1924 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Elmer Fulton Lennex and Lena Baker Lennex.

Betty was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Carl D. “J.R.” Yoho Jr. and a grandson, Derek Hoffman.

Surviving are her husband, Carl D. Yoho Sr.; a daughter, Charlene Hoffman of St. Clairsville; a grandson, Richard L. (Erika) Hoffman; a great granddaughter, Ava Renee Hoffman; sisters-in-law, Shirley Tanner, Donna Lamp, Ann Yoho, Irene Saffell Yoho; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Carl D. Yoho Jr.

Carl D. Yoho Jr., 42, of Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at home.  He was born Oct. 28, 1964 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of Betty Lennex Barrett Yoho and Carl D. Yoho Sr.

Carl was an employee of Lucarelli Carpet in St. Clairsville.  He was a member of the Polish Club in Fairpoint, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Lena Baker Lennex; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Lahue Yoho and Emery Yoho; and nephew, Derek Hoffman.

Surviving in addition to his parents, Betty and Carl D. Yoho Sr.; are a sister, Charlene Hoffman of St. Clairsville; a brother-in-law, Lee Hoffman; a nephew, Richard Hoffman and his wife Erika; and a grand niece; Ava Hoffman.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

Melvin R. “Red” Yoho

Melvin Ronald “Red” Yoho, 66, of Flushing, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at his home.

He was born in Bannock, Ohio on April 4, 1940, a son of Enid “Ann” Young Yoho and the late Harold E. Yoho.

He was a retired truck driver being employed with Jonida Trucking for thirty years and retiring from Yockey Trucking in 2002.  He was an avid fisherman, spending a lot of time at Egypt Valley and Piedmont Lake.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Sylvia Joyce (Charles) Russell, Saundra Thompson and Gladys Yoho.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy Yoho; his mother, Enid "Ann" Yoho of Flushing; his children, Ronald (Deanna) Yoho of Holloway, Vickie Malhiout of Virginia, Robert Yoho of Flushing, Amanda (Hank Arnold) Yoho of Flushing, and Dustin Yoho of Flushing; two sisters, Cathy (Chet) Hartley of Holts Summit, Missouri and Tam (Rob) Bevans of Ootsburg, Wisconsin; a brother, Dean (Joyce) Yoho of Flushing; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until time of services at 8:00 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev Robert Merritt officiating.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Hershel Young

Hershel M. Young, 71, of Cadiz, Ohio died on Friday, March 2, 2007 at his home.  He was born January 23, 1936 in Dyess, Arkansas, son of the late Wilmer Grady Young and Lyda May Mansfield Young.

Hershel was a retired petty officer from the U. S. Navy serving for 22 years through the Korean War and Vietnam War.  He was also retired from L. J. Smith in Bowerston, Ohio.  He was a member of the American Legion Post # 482 in Scio; he was a member of Scio Lodge #587 F. & A.M..  He was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Steubenville.

Hershel was a country musician.  He grew up with and was friends with Johnny Cash and played in Elvis Presley’s band and his cousin was country star Faron Young.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Lois Young.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine Norris Wood Young; two sons, John Young of Hawaii and Richard Young of Hanover, Ohio; his stepchildren, Robert Wood, Janet Ross, Brenda Finn, Ramona Ray, Marjorie Kraft, Carolyn Hoffman, Mary Jane Blake and Ray Wood; three brothers, Carmen, Gerald and Russell; a sister, Wanda; four grandchildren; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert Wood officiating.  Interment will follow at Warnock Cemetery, Warnock, Ohio.

There will be services conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Monday at 12:45 p.m.

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