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2009 Archived Obituaries Archived Obituaries by year: 2003 or 2004 or 2005 or 2006 or 2007 or 2008 or 2010 A - B - C - D - E - F- G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z Ronald Allen Ronald Lewis “The Old Man” Allen, 63 of Pipe Creek, Jacobsburg, Ohio died Friday, October 16, 2009 at Aspinwall Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 27, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Charles “Monk” Allen and Eileen Marie Bellville Allen. He was a retired welder, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, life member of the DAV in Bellaire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Alene Allen. Surviving are a son, Johnny Ronald Allen of Tennessee; a daughter, Stacey Jane (Michael) Harsher of Harrisville, Ohio; companion, Sandy Wisor of Pipe Creek; brother, Donald Allen of Pipe Creek; grandchildren, Jennifer and Allison. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon with Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of VFWs at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Andrew K. Althar Althar, Andrew K., 92, of Bellaire, formerly of Tiffin, died Jan. 10, 2009 in Wheeling. He was born April 4, 1916 in Bellaire, son of the late George and Monta Tomlie Althar. Andrew was a retired banker and realtor. He was a 1934 Bellaire High School Alumnus and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane Weaver Althar in 2000; a brother, Richard Althar in 1980; a sister, Gene Phillips in 2001; 2 great nephews, Richard Althar in 1999 and Matthew Phillips. Surviving are nephew, Richard and Monica Althar with whom he resided in Bellaire; nephew, Brad (Vickie) Phillips and niece, Linda (Rusty) Ferdon all of Cincinnati; great niece, Lorrie (Dusty) Holt of Bellaire; great nephews, Ryan (Jeanie) Ferdon, Robb (Kandice) Ferdon and Jeremy Phillips all of Cincinnati; great great nieces, Calleigh Holt, Aubree, Rylee and Jamie Ferdon; great great nephews, Brody Holt and Kolvin Ferdon. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home in Tiffin, Ohio where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gary Proeiti officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Local arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home.
Marlene K. Alwine Alwine, Marlene Kay Wilson, 60 of Cambridge, Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at her home. She was born at Wheeling, WV on September 17, 1948 a daughter of Eula Mae Durbin Wilson and the late Hobert J. Wilson. Marlene was a Registered Nurse having worked for Southeastern Ohio Medical Center at Cambridge, the Health Department of Cambridge, Bethesda Hospital at Zanesville, Medical Associates at Cambridge and Area Agency on Aging Region 9 at Cambridge. She was also a member of Trinity Baptist Church at Cambridge. In addition to her father Hobert, she was preceded in death by daughters Jennifer Kay and Wendy Rebecca Alwine. She is survived by her husband, Allen Willis Alwine; 2 daughters, Stacy Sells of Byesville and Brooke (Todd) Mathers of Cambridge; her mother Eula Wilson of Belmont, Ohio; a brother Hobert J. Wilson of Bethesda, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Chelsey Sells, Levi Sells, Keegan Mathers and Marley Mathers. Friends will be received at the Trinity Baptist Church, 9260 Cadiz Road, Cambridge, Ohio on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Stinson officiating. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio www.toothmanfuneralhome.com Robert Applegarth Applegarth, Robert Wayne, 66 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 24, 1942 a son of the late John Applegarth and Marian Jones Applegarth Blattler. He was a retired self employed Television repairman. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Timmerman Applegarth; children, Gayle (Joel) Potts of Pickerington, OH and children Lauren and Courtney; Wendy (Tom) Pipo of Springfield, Ohio and children Ryan, Jordan and Andrew; Lori Applegarth of Wheeling and children Hannah and McKensie; Mark (Kelly) Applegarth of Galloway, Ohio and children Shayne and Aaron; Bob Applegarth of Wolfhurst and son Bobby; Cliff Applegarth of Wolfhurst; step children, Robin (Doug) Shanks of St. Clairsville and children Tyler and Katlyn; Jenny (Joe) Gray of St. Clairsville and Jaylyn; brother John of Martins Ferry and sister Sandy of Florida. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
James T. “Jamie” Ault Sr. Ault, James Thomas “Jamie” Sr., 39, of Jacobsburg, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at home. He was born in Bellaire on Feb. 5, 1970, son of James E. Ault Jr. and Sue Stillion Ault. James was a self employed mason a member of Centerville Christian Church and attended Church of the Nazarene in Bethesda. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas A. and Vera V. Stillion and James E. Ault Sr. and Ethel L. Ault. Surviving are his parents, James and Sue Stillion; his wife, Deniece Marie Husvar Ault; 4 daughters, Suzanne, Bethany, Megan and Emily; a son, James Thomas Ault Jr.; 3 stepchildren, Madison, Cameron and Carson; and a sister, Lois (Steve) Chancey. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery, Centerville.
Douglas A. Bailey Bailey, Douglas A., 48, of Shadyside, passed away June 1, 2009. He was born August 15, 1960 in Bellaire. Doug was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church at Key. He served in the U.S. Army from 1978 until 1984 and was a helicopter crew chief; he was a member of the American Legion Post 632 at Glencoe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fay Shackleford Christman; his paternal grandparents, Frances and Francena Bailey; maternal grandmother, Ethel Nelson; and his father-in-law, Fred Eylar. Surviving are his wife, Emily Bailey of Shadyside; a son, Christopher (Wendy) Bailey of Belmont; a daughter, Nicole Bailey of Columbus, Ohio; his parents, Jack and Marge Bailey of Neffs, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Roberta Eylar of California; 6 grandchildren, Hannah, Kristen, Jack, Daniella, Sarah and Mason; a brother, M. Shawn (Katie) Bailey of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; stepbrothers, Charles (Val) Vickers of Bellaire, Greg (Jody) Vickers of St. Clairsville; a stepsister, Nettie (Ernie) Hartung of Neffs; uncle Melvin (Steph) Bailey of Key; aunt Sharon (John) Hinkle of North Marengo, Ohio; maternal grandfather, Bernard Nelson; and many very close cousins. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m., where services will be Saturday at 2 p.m., with Pastor Kurt Turner officiating. The Belmont County Council of American Legions will conduct military services on Saturday at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church. Helen Baker Baker, Helen Gertrude, 98 of Shadyside, Ohio died Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Shadyside Care Center. She was born at Fairpoint, Ohio on February 26, 1911 a daughter of the late Elmer G. and Gertrude Graham Shores. Helen was a homemaker and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cale Baker; a son James Baker; a brother, Walter Glenn Shores and a sister, Virginia Stachyra. She is survived by her sons, Donald L. Baker and Ronald A. Baker both of St. Clairsville, Ohio; grandchildren, Janet Astle, Eric Baker and Mindi Moore; great grandchildren, Jessica Astle, Alex Baker and Anna Baker. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gary Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
Andrew “Gump” Barnes Barnes, Andrew J. “Gump”, 87, of Willow Grove Rd., Bellaire, Ohio died Monday, April 13, 2009 at his home. He was born at Neffs, Ohio on November 9, 1921 a son of the late George and Celia Kapitan Barnes. Gump was a retired coal miner from the former Y & O Coal Allison Mine. He was a Catholic by faith, a member of the Bethesda VFW, United Mine Workers and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Zajac Barnes; a son, Andrew Joseph Barnes; brothers, George, John, Paul, Pete, Joseph “Butch”, Steve “Beaver” and Martin “Chuck” Barnes; sisters, Mary Olexa and Betty Hoyo. He is survived by daughters, Dorothy “Cookie” Billetter and Peggy J. (Terry) Schmidt both of St. Clairsville; a son Richard (Patti) Barnes of Twinsburg, Ohio; a sister, Ann Ramsey of Willow Grove; grandchildren, Raeanne (Richard) Ameele, Douglas S. (Inger) Barnes, Brad L. Barnes, Jeremy A. (Lesa) Schmidt and Matthew R. (Jennifer) Schmidt; great grandchildren Dixon and Violet Ameele; Kyan Henry Barnes and Anna Marie Schmidt; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Mark Froehlich officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Loure Barnes Barnes, Elsie Loure, 90 of Methodist Ridge, St. Clairsville, Ohio loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at her home. She was born at Beatrice, WV on February 6, 1919 a daughter of the late Everett D. and Avis L. Haught Lamp. Loure was a homemaker, a member of the Church of Christ at St. Clairsville and former member of the Belmont County Extension Homemakers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Phillip “Butch” Barnes; her loving granddaughter, Tara Tuttle; brothers, Denver and Duane Lamp and sister Dorothy Byers. She is survived by 5 generations of loving family including her children, Dave (Sandy) Barnes of Bellaire, Dale (Doris) Barnes of Bellaire, Don (Kathie) Barnes of Neffs, Dan (Debbie) Barnes of Bellaire, Diana (Randy) Barack of St. Clairsville, Debbie (Rick) Picetti of Lansing and Doris (George) Starkey of Stewartsville; brothers and sisters, Helen Rogers of Canton, OH; Jack Lamp of Massillon, OH; Bob Lamp of Brewster; OH; Dan Lamp of Coshocton, OH; Roger Lamp of Canton, OH; Judy Carpenter of Columbus, OH and Larry Lamp of Coshocton, OH; 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. The family wishes to extend "special thanks" to Loure’s caregivers; Janet, Debbie, Michelle, Sherri and to Valley Hospice. Memorial contributions can be made to Church of Christ, 190 Woodrow Ave., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Susan J. Bell Susan Jane Bell, 70 of Glencoe, Ohio died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. She was born November 10, 1938 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late William Kelly and Martha Mae Schramm Kelly. She was a member of the Glencoe American Legion Auxiliary Post # 632. Surviving are her husband, Robert Bell; five children, Robbie (Donna) Bell of Brightwood, Ohio, Billy Bell of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Randy (Lisa) Bell of Glencoe, Peggy Bell of Glencoe, and Brian (Penny) Bell of Glencoe; brothers, Jerry Kelly of Massillon, Ohio and Richard Kelly of Bellaire; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with committal in Glencoe Cemetery.
Ann Belyk Belyk, Ann, 97, of St. Clairsville, died May 26, 2009 at Heartland Lansing Nursing Home. She was born November 4, 1911 in Piney Fork, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Eva Dillon Belyk. Ann retired as a waitress after 62 years from W. T. Grant in Cleveland. She attended the First Christian Church in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Charles Belyk; and three sisters, Helen Jenkins, Mary Ebbert and an infant. Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Hall of St. Clairsville and Pauline Roach of Beallsville; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m., with Jerry Garloch officiating. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery.
Marian Bennett Bennett, Marion Lee Hall of Peters Run Rd., Wheeling died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville. She was born at Wheeling on October 4, 1926 a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Morrison Hall. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith. Marian loved all animals and spent a lot of time listening to gospel and bluegrass music. She also loved to be outdoors and working in her yard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bennett and an infant twin brother. She is survived by a sister, Ann Wolfe of St. Clairsville; a nephew, Douglas Wolfe of St. Clairsville; a niece, Sharon Marconi of St. Clairsville; 3 great nieces, Caitlin Wolfe, Cassidy Wolfe and Mallory Marconi; 1 great nephew, Caid Wolfe and her pets “Ginger” and “Jennie”. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services for Marion on Monday at 11 A.M. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville with Rev. Maggie Sebastian officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Robert A. Bobick Robert A. Bobick, 63, passed away on May 26, 2009. He was a long time resident of Young’s Care Home in Moundsville, WV and lived in Georgia briefly before his death. He was born in Wheeling, WV to the late William K and Julia McGary Bobick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Billy Bobick. He will be dearly missed by his brother Paul and sister-in-law Roxanne Bobick of Wheeling, WV; sister Barbara and brother-in-law Jack Keys of Duluth, GA; stepmother, Eileen Bobick of Jacobsburg, OH; three nieces, Carrie Blinzinger, Jaclyn Keys, and Christine Keys; nephew Jesse Bobick; and great nephew John Paul Blinzinger. He attended Union Local High School. He loved his family dearly, had a passionate concern for others regardless of their circumstances, and had a deep love for and unwavering faith in God. He enjoyed and loved his friends, CB buddies, music and gardening. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Sunday, May 31 from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 1st at 10am, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, OH, officiated by Fr. Anthony Batt. The burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to “The Free Wheelchair Mission” c/o Roxanne Bobick, 942 Old Fairmont Pike Rd. Wheeling, WV, 26003. Login for more info at: www.freewheelchairmission.org.
Betty Mae Boyer Betty Mae Schrecengost Boyer, 81 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born February 3, 1928 in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Harold and Lucile Hawkins Schrecengost. Betty was a devoted minister’s wife, wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grammy. She was most recently a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step mother, Velma Schrecengost, and a step brother, Sonny Schrecengost. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. William A. Boyer; son, Wil and wife Tara of Belmont, Ohio; daughter, Mary and her husband Dean Allman of Key Largo, Florida; son, Tim and his wife JoEllen of Eldersburg, Maryland; daughter Barb of Canton, Ohio. Betty was very proud of her six grandsons, Chad and Todd Boyer, Josh (Rae) and Brett Allman, Jeremy and Zach Boyer. Also surviving are her brothers, Bud Schrecengost of Dayton, Pennsylvania and Jack Schrecengost of Wauconda, Illinois. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Friday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Friends may also call on Saturday at Thoburn United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster Theological Seminary Scholarship Fund, Office of Advancement, Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 West James St., Lancaster, PA., 17603 or to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202.
Catherine Bradford Bradford, Catherine R., 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, November 20, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1921, daughter of the late Elmer P. Rice and Verna Feist Rice. Catherine was a retired registered nurse from St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the American Red Cross. She was a member of Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Bradford; a grandson Douglas Bradford; and a brother, Curtis Rice. She is survived by her son, Thomas P. (Terri) Bradford, Jr. of St. Clairsville, Ohio; grandsons, Thomas Patrick Bradford and Nicholas J. Bradford; and two brothers, Paul Rice of California and Carl Rice of Arizona. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville. Arrangements were entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
Evelyn Mae Armann Brooks Brooks, Evelyn Mae Armann, 92, of Beallsville, Oh., died June 15, 2009, in Barnesville Hospital. She was born November 27, 1916, daughter of the late Everett Armann and Vida Wheeler Armann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Brooks; three brothers, Oscar Wheeler, Roy Armann, and John Armann; four sisters; Lodema Brooks, Margaret Brooks, Lois Loomis, and Jean Galavich; and two grandchildren, Guy David Simmons and Melissa Leigh Riley. Surviving are three daughters, Donna (Tom) Hyland of Centreville, Va., Joyce (David) Simmons of Jackson, Oh., and Terri (Audie) Bednarczyk of Powhatan Point, Oh.; six grandchildren, Stephen (Jennifer) Hyland of Fairfax, Va., Timothy (Jan) Hyland of Leesburg, Va., Lori (Matt) Simmons Stalter of Schererville, Ind., Merry Beth (Allen) Hyland Hall of Montpelier, Va., Amanda (Mike) Simmons Aring of Los Angeles, Cal., and Scott Riley of McMechen, W. Va.; and four great grandchildren, Matthew and Katy Stalter of Schererville, Ind., Brett Hyland of Leesburg, Va., and Emma Aring of Los Angeles, Cal. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Marian Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amity United Methodist Church, Barnesville Hospital Foundation, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Amie L. Brown Amie Lynn Brown, 30 of Blaine, Ohio died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her home. She was born September 9, 1978 in Bellaire, a daughter of Jim and Linda Schmack Brown. Amie loved hunting, fishing, and photography. Surviving in addition to her parents, are the love of her life, son, Tyler Smith; a sister, Jennifer Brown; nephew, Aidan; five aunts, Karen Bonar and family, Karen Crall and family, Robin Fairchild and family, Cindy Bateman and family, Terrie Davis and family. There will be a memorial service Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at 68190 Crawford Street, Bridgeport, in Blaine. For directions call 740-827-0255. Delores Bigos Buza Buza, Delores “Dolly”, 77 of Joella Drive, St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at her home. She was born at Fairpoint, Ohio on October 3, 1931 a daughter of the late Jacob and Anelia “Nellie” Markiewicz Piatek. Dolly was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Bigos; a son, Brian Bigos; brothers, Joseph and Matthew Piatek and sisters, Wanda Bartolo and Victoria Kotwis. She is survived by her husband, William Buza; children, Cynthia Coffman of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Gary Bigos and Jean Volk both of Jacksonville, FL and David Gray of Bethesda, OH; a brother, Ed Piatek of Fairpoint; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 4:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Chillog on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Clairsville. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Arthur L. Call Call, Arthur L., 74, of Asco, West Virginia, died Feb. 1, 2009 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia after a long illness. He was born November 8, 1934 in Asco, West Virginia, son of the late Alva Call Sr. and Emma Mitchell Call of Powhatan Point. Arthur was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force; veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War and a member of the Asco Community Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Alva Call Jr. and Charles David Call of Bridgeport; and a sister, Martha Ann Saffell of Shadyside. Surviving are his wife, Rose Call of Tacoma, Washington; 2 daughters, Leatha Ann Call of Anchorage, Alaska, Elizabeth Savage Mason of Tacoma, Washington; a son, Richard Allen Call of Kennesaw, Georgia; 4 brothers, Albert Call of Newark, Ohio, Theodore Call and Cecil Call both of Powhatan Point, Ohio and Ray Call of Bellaire, Ohio and a sister, Letha Mae Penyak of Powhatan Point. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Powhatan Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Powhatan American Legion and VFW posts. Arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home.
Marsha Elizabeth Campbell Campbell, Marsha Elizabeth, 58, of Barnesville, went home to be with God on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Emerald Pointe Nursing Home in Barnesville. Marsha was born in Bellaire, Ohio on December 7, 1950. She was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God in Barnesville. Marsha was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Barr Mazzie; her stepfather, Joseph Mazzie; and her father, Edward Gray. Surviving are her son, Anthony Campbell; a sister, Diana Harrison; and a brother, Joseph Michael Mazzie all of Barnesville, Ohio. Family and friends will be received at 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. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville.
Lillian Capalingo Lillian June Capalingo, 80 of Canton, Ohio died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. She was born April 27, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde Johnson and Julia Hudock Johnson. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Capalingo; a son, Ronald Capalingo; brothers, Joseph Francis Johnson, John David “Lincoln” Johnson, Philip Lee Johnson; sisters, Priscilla Dalto and Dorothy Kalo. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Wilfred “Barbara” Mazeall of Canton, Ms. Linda Nguyen Capalingo and Ms. Nancy Capalingo of Blaine; three sons, Joseph (Becky) Capalingo of Canton, Phillip (Denise) Capalingo of Bridgeport, and Timothy (Tammy) Capalingo of Tiltonsville; brothers and sisters, Francis (Donna) Johnson of Lansing, Timothy (Charlotte) Johnson of Carrollton, Jerry Johnson of St. Clairsville, Robert (Wanda) Johnson, Melba (Isabelle) Robison, and Judith (Jerry) Manukin of Lansing; 20 grandchildren, including a granddaughter, Sergeant Amanda Capalingo of the 410th Army Military Police serving at Ft. Hood, TX.; 46 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Wolfhurst with Father John Mucha the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. A vigil service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Edward Harold Carrel Edward Harold Carrel, 89 of Black Oak Rd., Flushing, Ohio died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born September 13, 1920 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel B. Carrel and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Carrel. He was a retired employee of B&O Railroad, an Army veteran of WWII, and a member of Flushing Alliance Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sonseeahray Tucker; 3 sisters & 6 brothers. Surviving are his wife, Jacquelin Hayes Carrel; a son, Kenneth G. Carrel of Belmont, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Carolyn Castello Castello, Carolyn J., 41 of Maynard, Ohio died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 10, 1968 a daughter of James C. Nacci, Jr. and Linda L. Sheperd Nacci. She was preceded in death by a sister, Johnetta Nacci. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Castello; a son, Stevie Ray Castello of the home; her parents, James and Linda Nacci, Jr. of Dillonvale; a sister, Jamie (Roger) Wallace of Adena and a brother James Nacci III of Dillonvale; niece, Carrie Lynn Wallace and nephew, Nicholas Wallace. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Darrell McVay officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
Dorothy J. Coen Dorothy Jean Clark Coen, 79 of Brilliant, Ohio died Monday May 4, 2009 at Scioto Retirement Community in Columbus. She was born June 12, 1929 in St. Clairsville, a daughter of the late Robert R. Clark and Lena Saffell Clark. Dorothy was a retired clerk from Mull’s Grocery in Brilliant, and a member of the Brilliant Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Coen in 2006; a brother, William Harvey Clark; a sister, LaDonna Stewart. Surviving are a daughter, Marsha Lynn (Jim) Cerra of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; sisters, Sheila Householder of Woodford, VA., and Rita Williams of Spotsylvania, VA.; brothers, Robert Clark of St. Clairsville, James Clark of Martins Ferry, Larry Clark of Fort Myers, FL., Donald Clark of Denver CO., and Merle Clark of Cape Coral, FL. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Burial follows in Warnock Cemetery.
Michael Comas Comas, Michael Eugene, 47 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, July 17, 2009 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born at Wheeling, WV on September 21, 1961 a son of Charles Edward Comas, Sr. and Helen Virginia Fleming Comas. Mike was a barber at the Comas Family Barber Shop in Wheeling and a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, St. Clairsville. Mike was deeply loved and touched by everyone who met him. He greatly appreciated all of his family, friends, customers and community who reached out to help his family in his time of need. Besides his family, his Barber Shop and the customers that he came to know and love was his greatest joy in life. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Chana Fine Comas; his daughters, Alexis Celia Comas, Eva Jean Comas and Michala Rose Comas all at home; his parents Charles and Helen Comas, Sr. of St. Clairsville; brothers and sisters, Charlene Ellen (James) Busch of Rayland, Charles Edward (Teresa) Comas, Jr. of Wolfhurst, Theodoros C. (Beth) Koumoundouros (Comas), M.D., PhD of Louisville, KY and Robin Jeanne (Bob) Jones of St. Clairsville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. OH on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Lee Eilert officiating. Burial will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park at St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Comas Children’s Fund, c/o Rebecca Comas, 67195 Mills Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Rachel A. Conaway Rachel A. Conaway, 42 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe in St. Clairsville. She was born January 10, 1967 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Kenneth H. Conaway and Elsie M. Brown Conaway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nephews, David L. Younkins, Jr., Roy C. Conaway, Jr., and Ricky Alltop, Jr.; a niece, Tracy Alltop. Surviving are nine sisters, Becky Younkins, Ruth (Richard) Alltop, and Debbie Sarko of Martins Ferry, Denise (Roger) Kinney, and Alice (Ronald) Holstein of St. Clairsville, Carol (Garry) Pegg of Moundsville, Tammy Zastudil of Steubenville, Jennifer (Gary) Long of Rayland, and Janie (Michael) Meintel of Shadyside; three brothers, Roy (Cyl) Conaway of St. Clairsville, Brian (Paige) Conaway of Dillonvale, and Timothy Conaway of Mt. Pleasant; 23 nieces and nephews; 28 great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from Noon until time of service at 6 p.m. with Dr. Rev. Marvin Schooler officiating. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to Alternative Residences II, Fall Ball Fund, 67051 Executive Dr., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Katie Corrick Gorshe Gorshe, Catherine “Katie” Corrick, 91 formerly of Belmont, Ohio died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Calcutta, Ohio. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Gerry E. Craft CRAFT, Gerry E., 58, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on April 29, 1951, son of Emmett Craft and Eva Holliday Craft. After playing professional baseball for three seasons and managing for one season, Gerry scouted for 30 years, the first seven years for the Milwaukee Brewers and the last 23 years with the Houston Astros. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Kimberly Jo Craft. Surviving are his parents, Emmett and Eva Craft of St. Clairsville; his wife, Louise Kidder Craft; two daughters, Maizee Craft of Caldwell and Mandee Craft of Zelienople, Pennsylvania; and his sister, Cheryl Cox of Sarasota, Florida. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Healing Hands International, The James Connection, Camp Concern, or Life Bank.
Stanley Cropp Cropp, Stanley W., 78 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. He was born at Holloway, Ohio on April 4, 1930 a son of the late Everett and Viola Barth Cropp. Stanley was a retired machinist with the former Blaw-Knox Corp. of Wheeling, a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church, St. Clairsville, a Lifetime member of the Moundsville Gun Club and was a Navy veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Holt Cropp; daughters, Brenda (Gary) Link of Westerville, OH; Jodie (Gary) Coutts of Lexington, KY; Susan Cropp of Fredericksburg, VA and Allison (Charles) Kreiter of Sunbury, OH; a brother, John Cropp of Sarasota, FL and grandchildren, Ryan and Katie Link. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Saturday from 11 a.m. to time of services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Thoburn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Margaret Csabai Csabai, Margaret, 63 years of age passed away July 30, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital with friends at her bedside. Margaret was born July 10, 1946 at Martins Ferry, Ohio to Stephen and Rose Balint Csabai. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one sister, Rosemary Csabai of Wheeling, WV and many friends at Airport Road and Pineview Drive (especially Erin, Shelly and Robin) at Rescare, St. Clairsville. Margaret lived at the Airport Home in 2006 and then moved to the Pineview Home in January 2009. She was employed by Belco Works for many years and most recently attended a day program at Tomorrow’s Corner. Margaret was an active participant in Special Olympics and received many medals for bowling. She was dearly loved by all that knew her. She was an avid purse collector and loved to be pampered by having her hair styled and nails painted. She was a sweet, gentle woman that would brighten your day with her warm smile. She was always giggling and hugging those around her. She was soft spoken and very sincere. Margaret will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a special woman and her memory will live on forever in all our hearts. Rest in Peace our little “Chubs”! Friends may call at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to time of service at noon. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Albert Cuiksa Albert Cuiksa, 86 of Fairpoint, Ohio died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 11, 1923 in Fairpoint, a son of the late John Cuiksa and Mary Ziek Cuiksa. He was a retired employee of Bannock Coal and a member of Maynard PNA Lodge # 455. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie Sikora Lippian Cuiksa; step daughter, Rose Mary Tansik; four sisters and five brothers. Surviving are his wife, G. Vivian Hughes Tyrell Talarovich Cuiksa; seven step children, Charlene Wright of Kansas, Walter Lippian of Florida, John Lippian of Cleveland, Brenda (Mike) Ross of Pasadena, MD, Janet (Joe) Gray of Maynard, Robert “Butch” Tyrell and Randy (Terri) Tyrell of Flushing; many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. with Rev. David Powell officiating. A private committal will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Juanita K. Day Juanita Kathryn Day, 92 of Cash Ridge Rd., Shadyside, Ohio died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Shadyside Care Center. She was born February 5, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late William Allen Jones and Selma Burkhart Jones. Juanita was a member of the Old Wegee United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and Shadyside Chapter #581 Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Meek Day in 1998; a sister, Ursula Mackeny. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia (Donald) McPherson of Shadyside, and Carolyn Lee Day of Bothell, Washington; three grandchildren, Shari (Charles) Taylor of Bellaire, Denise (David) Neavin of Shadyside, and Jonathan McPherson of Shadyside; seven great grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsey, and Jaymes Taylor, David and Sarah Neavin, Hunter and Amanda McPherson. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Old Wegee United Methodist Church, Cash Ridge Rd., Shadyside, Ohio with Pastor Larry Helms and Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Wegee United Methodist Church. Shadyside Chapter # 581 O.E.S. will conduct services at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Manuel G. Demetrakis Demetrakis, Manuel Gust, 77 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. He was born at Wheeling on August 30, 1931 a son of the late Gus and Isabel Neville Demetrakis. Manuel was a retired college professor of French Studies at California University in California, PA and was an army veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Faye Hoffman and a brother, George Demetrakis. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Kevin L. (Lisa) Hoffman, Erin L. Baugh and Cami S. (Billy) Toothman all of St. Clairsville, Kelli A. (Dave) Richards of Weirton and David L. (Jodie) Hoffman of St. Clairsville; several great nieces and nephews. It was Manuel’s request that there be no visitation or funeral service. His cremains will be inurned at a later date. Contributions may be made in Manuel’s memory to Liza’s Place, c/o Valley Hospice, 308 Mt. St. Joseph’s Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Gloria Jean DeNoon DeNoon, Gloria Jean, 62 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe in St. Clairsville. She was born May 10, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Otto Rossi and Helen Rovella Rossi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Edward DeNoon, Sr.; brothers, Reno and Eddie Rossi. Surviving are four children, Roger (Kandace) DeNoon, Jr., Kimberly DeNoon, and Dominick (Denise) DeNoon of St. Clairsville, and Kelly DeNoon of Fairpoint; brother, Dan Rossi; sister, Florence Fatigato; 8 grandchildren. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge.
Shirley A. Drengacs Drengacs, Shirley Ann, 72, of Powhatan Point, died October 17, 2009 in Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home. She was born June 6, 1937 in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Wilma Gast Scott. She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith. She was the former owner and operator of Shirley’s Bar and Grill in Powhatan Point. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Drengacs Jr. and a brother, William Scott Jr. Surviving are her son, John (Teresa) Drengacs III of Powhatan Point; two grandchildren, Valerie (Josh) Lude of Rayland and Jeremy (Jill) Drengacs of Wheeling; a great granddaughter, Rylee Lude; a sister, Betty (Rowland) Armann of Powhatan Point; and three brothers, Jack (Joyce) Scott of Powhatan Point, Roger (Dana) Scott of St. Clairsville and John (Dottie) Scott of Delaware, Ohio. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Lorna Knight officiating. Burial will be held in Armstrong Cemetery.
Helen Dundr Dundr, Helen, 93, of Mount Pleasant, Ohio died February 16, 2009 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born July 29, 1915 in Maynard, Ohio, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Vicker. Helen was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church; a member of the Catholic Women’s Club; a member of the Maynard PNA # 455; a former member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Dept. Auxiliary; a former member of the Mt. Pleasant Garden Club; a member of the Dillonvale Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dundr; a daughter, Doris Hayest; four sisters, Bertha Chuckery, Anna Dombroski, Sophie Oboy and Mary Scypta; four brothers, Stanley and his infant twin, Joseph and Frank Vicker. Surviving are three sons, Thomas (Karen) Dundr of Medina, Ohio, Kenneth (Carolyn) Dundr and Terry (Judy) Dundr all of Mt. Pleasant; a son-in-law, Edmund Hayest of Brunswick, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with a Vigil Service at 3:00 p.m. and a PNA Service at 3:15 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church in Maynard with Father Thomas Graven as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Church, P.O. Box 308, Maynard, OH 43937 or the Sunshine Group at Sunset Health Care Center, 213 U.S. Route 250, Adena, OH 43901.
Ethel Mae Egy EGY, Ethel Mae Lukasko, 83, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1926 in Midway, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Ida Mae Coleman Lukasko. Ethel was retired from St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools Cafeteria. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church where she was a member of the McKelvey Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip J. “Fid” Egy; a brother, John Lukasko; and a great grandson, Blake Brown. Surviving are three daughters, Evelyn (Gerry) Zemelka of St. Clairsville, Patty (Tom) Rinkes of Colerain and Cindy (Tom) Lemon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren, Heather Brown, Paul Rinkes, Elizabeth Shephard, Thomas Lemon and Philip Lemon; 6 great grandchildren, Kaleb and Lynnzie Brown, Hailey and Ryan Shephard, Nicholas and Chloe Lemon; 10 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or online at www.arthritis.org.
Ralph Fankhauser Fankhauser, Ralph E. “Hound Dog”, 78 of Dilles Bottom, Ohio expired September 24, 2009. He was born May 4, 1931 in Powhatan Point, Ohio a son of the late Clifford and Lulu Bauer Fankhauser. He was a member of St. John’s Church of Christ on German Ridge, Powhatan Point. Ralph accepted the Lord as his savior in his life on October 19, 2003 while visiting his son Jim in North Carolina. Ralph was a retired outside electrical worker with IBEW Local #141 in Wheeling. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as a corporal medic during the Korean War and was a member of Powhatan Point American Legion Post #228 serving as Commander for 7 years. He also was a life member of Powhatan V.F.W. Post #5565. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Gene Ramsay. Surviving are his wife, Bernadine M. (Neff) Fankhauser; 3 sons and 1 daughter, Jim (Rita) Fankhauser of Kernersville, NC; Bob (Lynne) Ramsay of Miami, FL; Susan (Randy) Freeman of Ft. Worth, TX and Michael (Kenda) Ramsay of Powhatan Point, OH; a brother, Elwood (Gertrude) Fankhauser of Jacobsburg, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, OH where services will be officiated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Ray Benesh. Burial will follow in the Powhatan Cemetery with full military honors by the Powhatan Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Henry C. Fox Fox, Henry C., 91, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 13, 1918 in Provident, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Alma Reline Fox. Henry was the retired owner and operator of Henry Fox Auto Repair in St. Clairsville and a farmer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Wilma Crooks Fox and a sister, Elizabeth Denham. Surviving are his son, Jim (Vicky) Fox of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren, Ashley (Blaize) Stewart of Bellaire and Nick Fox of Morgantown, WV; and a special Nephew Bill (Gloria) Denham of St. Clairsville. Family and friends will be received on Thursday at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville from 5 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Wayne R. Fraley Fraley, Wayne Robert, 91, of Clover Ridge, Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Belmont Community Hospital. He was born May 3, 1918 on Clover Ridge Road, Beallsville, Ohio, son of the late Oliver and Arminta Carpenter Fraley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde and Tyrus Fraley of Beallsville and son-in-law, Jerry Lucas of Alledonia. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Helen Massie Fraley; daughter, Linda Lucas of Powhatan Point; 2 granddaughters, Lisa Baker of Barnesville and Tricia Lucas (Sam Baker) of Powhatan Point; 2 great grandchildren, Jeremy and Hailey Baker of Barnesville; 3 nieces, Joan (Albert) Caldwell of Jacobsburg, Margaret “Bird” (Larry) Skidmore of Powhatan Point and Shirley (John) Ferry of Leetonia, Ohio. Wayne was a lifetime farmer and was retired from North American Coal Company after 42 years of service and was a member of U.M.W.A. #2262. He was a member of Grandview Christian Church. Wayne was an avid hunter, card player and joker who really loved life and loved to have fun. He will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends and neighbors and will be well remembered as a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Coffman officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grandview Christian Church, 54760 Clover Ridge Rd., Powhatan Point, OH 43942.
Charles R. “Bob” Fuller Charles R. “Bob” Fuller, 63 of Stewartsville, Ohio lost his battle with cancer on April 23, 2009. He was born in Stewartsville on January 28, 1946, a son of the late Albert R. Fuller, Sr. and Florence Lynn Fuller. Bob was a graduate of Bellaire High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1965-1967, worked at Belmont County Engineer Dept., and was a member of Clarksburg Methodist Church. He was an avid Ohio State fan and spent a lot of his spare time restoring his 1968 Camaro and tinkering on old Wheel Horse Tractors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Greenlee. Bob was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Linda Pollock Fuller; daughter, Kristi (Chad) Clark of Key; son, Robbie (Darla) Fuller of Stewartsville; sisters, Mary Lou (Fred) Serles of Powell, Ohio, Pat (Jim) Bulger of Jacobsburg, and Terri Fuller of Columbus; a brother, Albert (Gina) Fuller of Bellaire; 2 grandchildren, Cale and Jacob Clark; brother-in-law, Ed (Jan) Pollock of Dublin, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Larry Helms officiating. Burial follows in Armstrong Cemetery at Armstrongs Mills, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksburg Methodist Church.
Thomas B. Fulton Fulton, Thomas B., 67, of St. Clairsville, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at his home. He was born July 28, 1941 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late Albert Parker Fulton and L. Margaret Bigley Fulton. Tom was a retired High School Teacher from St. Clairsville High School, Shadyside and Martins Ferry Schools. He was a retired employee and former volunteer of Cumberland Trail Fire Department; he was a former Deputy and Chief Deputy from the Belmont County Sheriffs Dept.; he was a board member for the Belmont County 911 Board and the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency. Tom was a licensed pilot and was the President of the Harrison County Airport Authority. He was a member of Weyer Lodge # 541 F. & A.M. at Centerville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Fulton. Surviving are his wife, Jean Ramsay Fulton; a son, John Fulton of St. Clairsville; a brother, Parker “Pete” (Patricia) Fulton of Warnock; a sister, Ann Tobin of St. Clairsville; a nephew, Ken Tobin of Warnock; two nieces, Karen (Kevin) Kaauamo of Warnock and Elizabeth (Dale) Kolada of Chicago, Illinois. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 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. Laurie Armstrong officiating. There will be a Service held by the Cumberland Trail Fire Dept. at 3:45 and a Masonic Service will be held 7:45 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Clairsville Alumni Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 753, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Howard L. Funkhouser Funkhouser, Howard L., 70, of Glencoe, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at his home. He was born in Bellaire on July 21, 1939, son of the late Howard C. and Lela Bandonee Funkhouser. Howard was a retired co-owner and operator of Funkhouser Brothers Construction. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Bell. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Viola Bell Funkhouser; his children, Amy (Rich) Pugh of Bellaire and Brian L. Funkhouser at home; two sisters, Norma Jean Myers of St. Clairsville and Linda Sabo of South Carolina; a brother, David Funkhouser of Warnock; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery.
Crystal Mae Gallagher Gallagher, Crystal Mae, 91, of St. Clairsville, died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home. She was born in Batesville, Ohio on October 10, 1917, daughter of the late William Vachel Flood and Lelia Maude Clucus Flood. Crystal was a homemaker and a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flushing. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed many years of quilting and bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gallagher; a daughter-in-law, Amelia Gallagher; and four brothers, infant Miles, Bill, Mansel and Roy Flood. She is survived by her children, Paul J. Gallagher of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Helen Niemiec of Bethesda, Ohio, and Constance Reed and her husband Kenneth of St. Clairsville, Ohio; special friends, Henry and Grace Niemiec; a sister Mary Flood of Caldwell, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a vigil service held at 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church in Flushing, with Father Frederick Kihm the celebrant. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, P. O. Box 45, Flushing, OH 43977.
Josephine M. Gereg Gereg, Josephine M., 88, of Kinsman, Ohio died Jan. 19, 2009 in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born July 15, 1920 in Braddock, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Ladislav and Mary Butko Kraly. Josephine was a homemaker and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Gereg; 5 sisters, Ann, Helen, Margaret, Mary Lou and Martha; 5 brothers, Michael, Ladislav, George, Edward and Francis. Surviving are two sons, Stephen (Isabel) Gereg of Glasgow, Scotland and Allan (Linda) Gereg of St. Clairsville; 3 grandchildren, Kristopher (Ashley) Gereg of St. Clairsville, Colleen Gereg of Hope Mills, North Carolina and Samantha Gereg of Glasgow, Scotland; 2 great grandchildren, Noah and Ciera. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church in Maynard with Father Thomas Graven as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
Ruth S. Giffen Giffen, Ruth S., 93, of St. Clairsville, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio. Ruth was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on August 15, 1915, daughter of the late John M. Giffen and Mary Edith Stewart Giffen. She was a retired teacher from the St. Clairsville-Richland City School District. Ruth was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville where she was a former choir member. She was a Muskingum College graduate with a degree in education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Catherine Giffen; and a half brother, Robert C. Giffen. Surviving are her sister, Sara Emma (Edward) Grohman of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a nephew, J. Robert Giffen of Winston Salem, North Carolina. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.
Barbara A. Gilmore Gilmore, Barbara A., age 62, of Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, March 23, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born on January 15, 1947, daughter of the late Melvin and Ruth Garabrandt. Honoring Barbara’s wishes there will be no services. Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family from www.toothmanfuneralhome.com
Joey Gordon Harold Joseph “Joey” Gordon, 46 of Belmont, Ohio died Friday, December 4, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. He was born December 3, 1963 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Ruth Pyles Gordon and the late Harold E. Gordon. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers; paternal grandmother, Hazel Gordon. Joey will be sadly missed by his mother of Lloydsville; brothers Tim and David of Glencoe, and Marty of Washington; sisters, Linda Cerra of Bridgeport, and Cheryl Dilly of Bethesda; maternal grandmother, Clara Pyles of Lloydsville; aunt, Sarah Gordon of Glencoe; special friend, Randy Taylor of Belmont. 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 Pastor Gary Smith officiating. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Glencoe Cemetery.
Katie Corrick Gorshe Gorshe, Catherine “Katie” Corrick, 91 formerly of Belmont, Ohio died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Calcutta, Ohio. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Thomas A. Grady Sr. Thomas Aloysius Grady, Sr., 84 formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio and current resident of Winding Hill, Bellaire died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 24, 1925 in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Michael P. Grady and Gertrude Donahue Grady. A retired self employed furniture manufacturer’s representative, member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, and a Navy veteran of WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Adams Grady; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Surviving are children, Thomas A. (Peggy) Grady, Jr. of Yorkville, Anne C. Grady of Youngstown, Kathleen “Kitty” (Bill) Freeman of Bellaire, and Sean P. (MaryAnne) Grady of Sandwich, Mass.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. A funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville with Father Anthony Batt the celebrant. Burial follows in Davis Cemetery, Bellaire. A vigil service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The Belmont County Council of American Legions will conduct military services at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church, Building Fund, 212 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
Edna Mae "Toots" Graham Graham, Edna Mae “Toots”, 81, of Jacobsburg, died February 5, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born in Belmont County, Ohio on February 19, 1927, daughter of the late George Albert Doty and Virginia Boston Doty. Toots was a retired employee of Shadyside Care Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Graham; a great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Jo "Kaiti" West; infant twin great grandsons; four brothers, Henry, Floyd and Larry Doty and Amos Armann; and a sister, Nancy Harding. Surviving are her three daughters, Diana (Willard) West and Rosy (Dexter) Martin of Jacobsburg and Janie Sparks of Cookeville, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren, Mark West, Mike West, Mandy Mobley; Tracy Amos, Joby Martin, Alvin, Steve and Bruce Sparks and Sandy Carter; 9 great grandchildren, Justin and Brooke Amos, Markie, Larry, Derek, Drew and Dustin West, Jakob and Chase Mobley; 3 brothers, Donald, James and Walter Doty; 3 sisters, Mary Caretti, Doris Peppard and Helen Parker. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smith Twp. Vol. Fire Dept.
Maxine Greiner Greiner, Maxine Macaratis, 90 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. Maxine was born in Wheeling, West Virginia February 25, 1919 a daughter of the late George and Beulah Wood Macaratis. Maxine was a lover of animals, especially her Scottie dogs. Maxine 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, Harold “Bud” Greiner (1999); a sister, Frances Lee Knapp; and a brother, James Wood Macaratis. Maxine is survived by her children, Terry (Nancy) Greiner of Holt, Michigan, Thomas “Tag” (Karen) Greiner of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Martha Jo “Jodie” (Burch) Upham of Boerne, Texas. Maxine is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Kyle, Lindsey, Scott Greiner of Holt, Michigan, Brandon (Tiffany) Greiner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bradley (Brittany) Greiner of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jamie, Kevin and Kate Upham of Boerne, Texas. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio with Father Thomas Chillog as celebrant. Private burial will be held at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville at the convenience of the family. Maxine had requested that memorial contributions be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or Cumberland Trail Fire Department, P. O. Box 505, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
Harry Edward Grimm Grimm, Harry Edward, 65, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born at Connellsville, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1944, son of the late Harry and Gladys Ohler Grimm. Harry was retired from Edwards Warren Tire and Comet Tire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Philip Richard Grimm in 1987. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beverly Rugg Grimm; a son, James (Marisa Cummings) Grimm of Indiana; a daughter, Linda (Bill) Arigoni of St. Clairsville; 5 grandchildren, Tony Grimm of Florida, Haylee Cruise of St. Clairsville, Amanda Grimm of Indiana, Brittany Jo Arigoni and William Lance Arigoni III of St. Clairsville; 2 brothers, Dennis (Frances) Grimm of Wheeling, West Virginia and Craig Grimm of Connellsville, Pennsylvania; many aunts and uncles; and 4 nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. David Powell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Margaret Irene Hall Margaret Irene Hall, 87 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Beech Bottom, WV died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her home. She was born July 2, 1922 in Beech Bottom, a daughter of the late Emanuel Sullivan and Bertha Bell Sullivan. Margaret married Raymond E. Hall on October 27, 1945. She was a homemaker and attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1991; a son, Daniel Hall; daughter-in-law, Alice Hall; brothers, Arthur and Walter Sullivan; sisters, Florence McKinney and Donna Slocum. Surviving are her children, Lori (Russell) Hendershot who she resided with in St. Clairsville, Kevin (Judy) Hall of New Concord, Ohio, Ronald (Karen) Hall of Warner Robins, GA., and Gary Hall of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Jacob and Megan Hendershot, Daniell (Tommy) Diserio, Amy (TJ) Frey, Jessica and Stephen Hall, Gary Wayne (Danette) Hall, and Michael Hall; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Robert Sullivan of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Emanuel Sullivan of Pratt, KS; sisters, Wanda Taylor of Wheeling and Beatrice (Melvin) Seabright of Lambertville, MI. 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 10:30 a.m. with Ron Morgan officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday at Tent Church Cemetery in Colliers, WV with Rev. Colleen Molinaro officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Frances Arlene Harris Harris, Frances Arlene, 89, of St. Clairsville, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Cumberland Pointe Health Care Center. She was born on October 24, 1920 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest R. and Hazel Taylor Ault. Arlene was retired from the Times Leader in Martins Ferry. She was the former owner of the former Hudson Restaurant in St. Clairsville; she was one of the first female taxi drivers in the state of Ohio being employed by the St. Clair Cab Co. and was a former employee of the Sohio Gas Station in St. Clairsville. Arlene was a member and past president of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5356 in St. Clairsville and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth R. Harris. Surviving are her daughter, Connie (Tom) Costine of St. Clairsville; her son, Jerry (Barbara) Harris of Mount Vernon, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Harris of Colerain; five grandchildren, Molly Mercurio, Kelly Wohnas, Chris Costine, Jessica Harris and Zane Harris; and six great grandchildren. Family and Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Health Care and Hospice, 68150 Bayberry Drive, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Ruth C. Harris Ruth C. Harris, affectionately known as Gram, 89 of East Richland, St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at her home. She was born August 26, 1920 in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Raymond Spurgeon Copeland and Anna Mary Lois McKirhan Copeland. Ruth was a retired teacher from the Flushing High School, a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, and the Belmont County Retired Teachers Association, a graduate of Muskingum College, and a St. Clairsville Council of Churches Food Pantry volunteer for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Harris; a son, Richard Ray Harris; and a brother, Clarence R. Copeland. Surviving are three daughters, Vicki L. (Patrick) Ballog of Westerville, Ohio, Robyn A. “Bobbi” (Joseph) Huml of St. Clairsville, and Patti J. (Howard) Spengler of Woodsfield; brother, William M. (Lois) Copeland of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; sister, Lois E. Copeland of Toledo, Ohio; 9 grandchildren, Tim Harris, Matt (Angel) Arbenz, Lyn Ballog, Jamie (J.R.) Yeater, Jason (Caroline) Ballog, Wendy Huml (Kim Cox), Nikki (Rusty) Coultas, Rikki (Josh) Boston, Justin Spengler; 12 great grandchildren, Cody Ray Harris, Logan Harris, Preston Yeater, Payton Yeater, Kelsey Cox, Kourtney Cox, Victoria Coultas, Mitchell Coultas, Noah Coultas, Gabriella Boston, Zander Boston, and Mattie Arbenz. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003; or St. Clairsville Council of Churches Food Pantry, c/o Mary Ellen Woodland, 67582 Clark Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950; or East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
Laverne Haught Haught, Laverne, 77, of Alledonia, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born Dec. 6, 1931 in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Irene Athey Haught. Laverne was a retired employee from Ohio Ferro Alloys and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Armstrongs Mills United Methodist Church; a member of Beallsville American Legion; a member of the Powhatan VFW; and a member of the KWVA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty and a brother, Lowell. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Goddard Haught; two daughters, Diana Mercer of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio and Dawn Minder of Miltonsburg, Ohio, four grandchildren, Cassidy, Nicole, Shane and Cole. Family and friends will be received Today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. with Ed Fellabaum Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery with the Powhatan Veterans Honor Guard conducting Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Armstrongs Mills United Methodist Church.
Timothy E. “Tim” Helms Timothy E. “Tim” Helms, 42 of Stewartsville, Ohio died Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was born October 4, 1966 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Larry E. Helms and Josephine Hunt Helms. Tim was an employee of Frontier Kemper of Evansville, Indiana, a member of Clarksburg Methodist Church, and Sons of the American Legion, Glencoe, Ohio Post 632. Surviving in addition to his parents of Stewartsville, are a brother, Larry (Peggy) Helms of Warwood, WV; two sisters, Gina (Russell) Sweeney of Winston-Salem, NC., and Tina Helms of Stewartsville; nieces and nephews, Chelsea and Rachael Helms, Hannah and Seth Sweeney; special friend, Lori Ann. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Glencoe Cemetery.
Judge C. Kenneth Henry Judge C. Kenneth Henry, 85 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his home. He was born November 2, 1923 in Wheeling, W.V., a son of the late Clarence George Henry and Dessie Cleona Dott Henry. Kenneth was a retired Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Judge in Belmont County, Ohio serving for twelve years. He was a graduate of Bethany College and received his Doctorate of Law Degree from Case Western Reserve University Law School. He became a practicing attorney in 1951 and went on to serve as legal counsel for the villages of Belmont, Flushing, Morristown, Holloway, and Bethesda. He also served Clerk Treasurer for the City of St. Clairsville, and Assistant Prosecutor and Western Division Judge in Belmont County. He was past president of the Belmont County Bar Association, member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Secretary-Treasurer of the Belmont County Law Library, past president of East Ohio Booster’s Association, and former secretary of the St. Clairsville Noon Rotary Club. He was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII serving in Africa from 1943-1945, a member and Elder Emeritus of the Wheeling Island Christian Church and member of St. Clairsville American Legion Post #159. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Kay. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Pauline Dyrdek Henry; four children, Jeff Henry of St. Clairsville, Kevin Henry (Asma) of Atlanta, Georgia, Paula Henry Danyi (John) of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Karen Henry Dowd (Jeff) of Silver Lake, Ohio; 7 grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. beginning at 7:15 p.m. Belmont County Council of American Legions will conduct military services followed by a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Judy Bennett and Fr. Thomas Chillog officiating. A private service will be held on Monday at the Wheeling Island Christian Church followed by burial in the Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeling Island Christian Church, P.O. Box 1144, Wheeling, WV 26003; Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 or to the St. Clairsville Public Library, 108 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Jenny Hepburn Hepburn, Jenny, 84, of St. Clairsville, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 in Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire. She was born in Martins Ferry on June 8, 1924, daughter of the late James and Jenny Garth Irwin. Jenny was a homemaker; a former operator for Ohio Bell; a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church in St. Clairsville; former Vice-Regent of the Daughters of American Revolution; a member of the Wheeling Garden Club; the Wheeling Women’s Club; Questers; Shadyside Four Leaf Clover Club and a member of Shadyside Chapter 581, Order of Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilfred Hepburn; a daughter, Joyce Clark; a grandson, Drake Clark; 3 sisters, Ellen Ritchey, Mary Kennon and Alice Smith. Surviving are her daughter, Katherine Sonion of Shadyside; six grandchildren, Crispin and David Donahue, Tracey May, Matthew Sonion, Robin Sexton and Chandler Clark; and 9 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Wenger and Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or Ohio Historical Society, Office of Institutional Advancement, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211.
Michael Hess Hess, Michael Anthony, 51 of Centerville, Ohio died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born at Bellaire, Ohio on March 29, 1958 a son of the late Jess W. and Anna Tonkovich Hess. Mike was a retired Belmont County Sheriff’s Deputy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Hess. He is survived by his wife, Betty Fitch Hess; his children, Jamie Shaw and Derek Hess; brothers Bill Hess of Williamstown, NJ and Jim Hess of Senecaville, Ohio; grandchildren Jordan, Kameron and Josh Shaw, Elizabeth Barath and Andy Statler. At Mike’s request there will be no visitation or services. His remains are to be cremated and scattered. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio.
Anne Holub Holub, Anne M., 86, of Glencoe, died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. Anne was born in Stewartsville, Ohio on April 1, 1923, daughter of the late Louis J. and Anna Surovec. Anne was a homemaker; she and her husband owned and operated Holub’s Greenhouse in Glencoe for many years; she was a veteran of World War II serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps; she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Michael Holub Sr.; two brothers, Victor and Andrew Surovec; and a sister, Frances Evelock. Surviving are her children, Joyce (Richard) Henning of Wheeling, Kathleen (William) Gibeaut of Morristown, Mary Ellen (Keith) Davis of Circleville, Ohio, Susan (Paul) Calovini of Evansville, Indiana, Frederick Michael (Tina) Holub Jr. of St. Clairsville and Richard (Sandra) Holub of St. Francisville, Louisiana; a brother, Joseph Surovec of New Athens, Ohio; a sister, Helen Brandon of Glencoe; 13 grandchildren, Richard, Danny and Emily Henning, John and Sarah Gibeaut, James and David Davis, Fred III and Alexandra Holub, Ashleigh, Lindsey, Aaron and Camryn Holub; and 7 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. with a vigil service to be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Neffs on Thursday at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Gene Mullett as celebrant. Burial will follow in Glencoe Cemetery. Full Military Honor Services will be provided by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
James “Jimmy” Horvath James “Jimmy” Horvath, 79 of John Ave. Group Home in St. Clairsville died Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born November 13, 1929 in Cuyahoga County to Mary Siksai and Steve Parnay. Jimmy attended Tomorrow’s Corner Day Program and was formerly employed at Belco Works. He was a very quiet guy, however expressed himself when he was displeased. He had particular people he preferred to work with. Jimmy had a way of stealing your heart with his eyes and smile. He enjoyed just sitting back watching others as he twirled his “Terrible Towel” over his head. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating. Burial follows in Oak View Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Jimmy will be sadly missed by residents and staff of Rescare and all who where near to him.
Bernard “Dale” Hudson Hudson, Bernard “Dale”, 82 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born at Hundred, WV on December 29, 1926 a son of the late Harry and Margaret Anderson Hudson. Dale was a retired foreman from East Ohio Gas Co., attended Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville and was an army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Janet Bonar; a great grandson, Deacon Beisel and brothers Mitchell, Norman and Charles Hudson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Hughes Hudson; his children, Kenneth Hudson of Powell, OH; Diana (David) Bonar of Hannibal, OH and Steven (Tammy) Hudson of Clemmons, NC; sisters, Merle Brown of Arizona and Louise (John) Tait of Mansfield, OH; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Mt. Herman Cemetery, Hundred, WV at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Thoburn Church, P.O. Box 4, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Olive R. Hutchison Hutchison, Olive R. Rider, 87, of St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born in Minnie Ha Ha Springs, West Virginia on April 29, 1921, daughter of the late Alexander and Minnie Ritchie Rider. She was born again in Christ on September 28, 1939. Olive was a homemaker and a Belmont County Election Poll Worker for 25 years and a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Flushing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, James Samuel Hutchison, Laura Jean Hutchison and Lonnie Hutchison; a sister, Ratie Rider; a brother, Lloyd Rider. She is survived by her husband, Earl R. Hutchison; 5 children, Lloyd Wylie (Margaret) Hutchison of Harrisville, Lucy Snyder of St. Clairsville, Larry (Linda) Hutchison of Lafferty, Lauratta Ronevich of Barnesville and Lewis (Eva) Hutchison of Bellaire; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Bethesda.
Marie Johnson JOHNSON, Marie, 95, of Donnerville, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Park Health Center. She was born in Bannock, Ohio on December 8, 1913, daughter of the late Ross DeBertrand and Hazel V. Donner DeBertrand Stanchina. Marie was a homemaker and a member of Uniontown Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Johnson; two sisters, Grace Humphrey and Louise Wallace; and Joseph Stanchina. Surviving are her sister, Lois Repan of Flushing; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Edward Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville.
Mary Ruth Kildow Kildow, Mary Ruth, 79, of St. Clairsville, died October 12, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 2, 1930 in St. Clairsville, daughter of the late Joseph Mitchell Howell and Mary Edna Penrose Howell. She was a homemaker and a retired operator from Ohio Bell. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and a former Poll Worker for the Belmont County Board of Elections. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all sports on television, with the Pittsburgh Steelers being her favorite team. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Kildow; and a sister, Geraldine Diab. Surviving are her seven children, Richard W. (Mary) Kildow of Little Falls, New Jersey, Roger W. Kildow of St. Clairsville, Jill (Bud) Orr of St. Clairsville, Carrie Kildow of St. Clairsville, Jeff Kildow of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Scott (Denise) Kildow of Galloway, Ohio and Sue (Joe) Miller of Wheeling, West Virginia; a sister, Peg Davis of St. Clairsville; nine grandchildren, Mitchell Kildow, Eric Orr, Jennifer Orr, Alison Ross, Steven Kildow, Heidi Pempek, Anna Pempek, Sarah Miller and Jacob Miller; three great grandchildren, Katelyn, Sabrina and Evan. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Private committal services will be held at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Trail Fire District, P.O. Box 505, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Virginia Kirkland Virginia Mae Kirkland, 96 formerly of Shadyside, Ohio died Saturday, July18, 2009 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville. She was born October 7, 1912 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alonzo Phillips and Alta Meek Phillips. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Key Ridge, Bellaire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Kirkland; brothers, Paul and Russell Phillips; a stepson, Lee Kirkland. Surviving are a son, David Trigg of Bellaire; a daughter, Wilda (Roy) Cain of Gautier, MS; a stepdaughter, Vera L. Duff of New Concord, Ohio; twin brother, Newell Phillips of Parma, Ohio and brother, Kenneth Phillips of Centerville; three grandchildren, Roy (Tammy) Cain of Gautier, MS., Jay (Brenda) Trigg and Michelle (Terry) Davidson of St. Clairsville; three step grandchildren, Julie (Ken) McGee, Joyce Rothacker, and Jolene Gibson all of New Concord; two great grandchildren, Logan Davidson and Justin Trigg. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from Noon until time of service at 2 p.m. with Maryann A. Droll officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Health Center’s Activities Fund, 100 Pine Ave., St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Anna Mae Klos Klos, Anna Mae, 80 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, January 2, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 25, 1928, a daughter of the late John Barber and Beatrice Ostrander Barber. She was a retired LPN from Woodland Acres Nursing Home, 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, Edward Michael Klos; a son, Bill P. Klos; a sister, Melissa Fisher; brothers, John and Rich Barber. Surviving are six children, Mike (Becky) Klos of St. Clairsville, Steve (Lorrie) Klos of St. Clairsville, Don (Cheryl) Klos of Texas, Dave (Teresa) Klos of Florida, Jean (Marty) Snyder of Cadiz, and Pete Klos of St. Clairsville; brothers and sisters, Marie Bafile of Roscoe, PA., Bea Carmello of California, James Barber, Ina Bilitiski, and Frank Barber of Roscoe, PA.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. with Father Thomas Chillog officiating. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312 of www.diabetes.org.
Edward P. Klouskey Edward P. “Dead Eye” Klouskey, 92 of Midway, Ohio died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Forest Hill Care Center in St. Clairsville. He was born January 13, 1917 in Maynard, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph Klocek and Mary Riddle Klocek. He was a retired coal miner from Oglebay Norton’s Saginaw Mine and a Protestant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Bouska Klouskey; a great grandson, Derek McClintock; 13 brothers and sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia (John) Jaskowiak of Midway and Judy (Arthur) McClintock of Mineral City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Keith (Staci) McClintock of Mineral City, Debra (Craig) Wheeler and Ann Arnold of Midway, John (Traci) Jaskowiak of St. Clairsville; great grandchildren, Darcy and Jenna Jaskowiak. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dean Myers officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
Sophia Kolodziej Sophia Korba Kolodziej of Fairpoint, Ohio, passed away December 20, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Sophia was surrounded by her dear family and friends during her week's stay at the hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry “Snuffy” Kolodziej in October 1993. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by her parents Roman and Victoria Korba, and siblings Ray Korba, Stanley “Stub” Korba, Tillie Arigoni, Johnny Korba and Paul Korba. She is survived by daughter Sandra Kidd and husband Fred of Flushing; son Henry Kolodziej, Jr. and wife Darlene of Fairpoint; grandchildren Allison and Stephanie Kolodziej, Kevin Kidd, and special granddog Chloe; brother Joseph Korba of Bannock; sisters Dorothy Chipka of Strongsville, Mary Ann Spano of Lafferty, Josie Garrett of Brunswick, and Paulette Johns of Akron; sister-in-law Alice Kolodziej Cook of Fairpoint; and dear friends Jeanne Dierkes, Helen Mazol, and Joanne, Helena and Joe Kolanski. Sophia was a long-time, dedicated member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, including the Adult Choir and the Catholic Women's Club, and the Fairpoint Polish Club. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with a vigil prayer service to be held at 3:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, December 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Fairpoint with Fathers Thomas Graven and Dennis Lyden con-celebrating. Graveside services at Union Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Fairpoint Polish Club. In lieu of flowers, tributes in Sophia’s name can be made to the St. Clairsville Food Pantry or Belmont County Animal Shelter.
Wilma Kostelnik Kostelnik, Wilma Humphrey Thompson, of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Flushing passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born at Flushing, Ohio to the late Milford and Lorena Dougherty Humphrey. She was a retired key punch operator at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and the former co-owner of Thompson’s Sales and Service of Flushing, and a member of the Flushing Christian Church where she served as church organist for years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Duane Thompson, her second husband John Kostelnick, a son Richard Thompson, a brother Paul Humphrey and a sister Madge Bower. Surviving are a sister, Maxine (James) Montgomery of Marysville, Ohio, two granddaughters, Lisa Williams and Jody Wieman both of Flushing, three great grandchildren, three step children, four step grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. with one hour of viewing before at the Flushing Christian Church with Rev. Loran Dace officiating. Burial follows at Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flushing Christian Church, P.O. Box 13, Flushing, Ohio 43977.
John D. Kubica John Darl Kubica, 32 of Fairpoint, Ohio died Friday, May 8, 2009 at his home. He was born May 5, 1977 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of Joyce Dingey Kubica and the late John Anthony Kubica. He was an employee of the St. Clairsville Recreation Center. Surviving in addition to his mother, Joyce Kubica of Fairpoint; are two sisters, Serena Therrien and Angela Reardon of St. Clairsville; nieces and nephews. John was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.
Martin Kuhn, Sr. Kuhn, Martin L., Sr., 78 of Bannock, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday at his home and now rests in the arms of his Savior. He was born at Wheeling, WV on August 27, 1930 a son of the late Emmo Paul Kuhn and Helen Catherine Coulter Kuhn. Martin was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy having served 20 years during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and a former employee of the Times Leader in Martins Ferry. He was a member of the Bannock United Methodist Church where he served as a lay minister. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Varner Kuhn; sons Mark and Bob Kuhn; stepsons Bidgely and Nelson Hercules; an infant grandson, Jacob Kuhn; a sister Virginia and brothers Edward, Kit and Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Piper Kuhn; daughters Helen Kuhn and her son Matthew of Bannock, Deborah (Earl) Gossett of Barnesville and Carol (Brian) White of Bannock; sons, Martin L. Kuhn, Jr. of Bannock, Paul (Debbie) Kuhn of Warner Robins, GA, John (Marci) Kuhn of Sheboygan, WI, Melvin (Robyn) Tobiczyk of Shadyside and John K. (Tasha) Tobiczyk of Bannock; daughters-in-law Gladys Kuhn of St. Clairsville and Cheryl Hayes of VA; sisters Phyllis and Dorothy and brothers Paul and Lin; 28 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Military honors will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions at 1:45 p.m. Saturday.
William J. "B. J." Kuthy Jr. Kuthy, William John Jr. “B. J.”, 39, of Harrisville, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born December 18, 1969 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Deborah Taddia Schaafsma and William J. Kuthy Sr. B. J. was an employee of Tri-Valley Equipment. He was a Catholic by faith; an Eagle Scout of Troop 66; and a member of the True Sportsman’s Club in Jacobsburg. B. J. was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Helen Kuthy; and his maternal grandmother, Barbara Taddia. Surviving are his parents, Deborah Taddia (Michael) Schaafsma and William J. (Vicki) Kuthy Sr.; two sons, Zane and Hunter; a sister, Kristi (Ryan) Polone; his maternal grandfather, Donald Taddia; a nephew, Dustin; stepbrothers; aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Thomas Chillog the celebrant. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Trust Fund for Zane and Hunter, C/O: The Citizens Bank, 104.. Plaza Drive, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Elizabeth Vanecko Les Elizabeth Vanecko Les, 84 of Shoreview, MN formerly of Michigan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died October 21, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Les, her parents, four siblings. She is survived and will be sadly missed by son, John (Faysan) Les; daughter, Betsy (Alan) Murphy; much loved grandchildren, Jeff (Anne) & Jessica Murphy, Caelyn Les; a brother, Andrew Van Echo; sister, Helen Goebel; caring nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 12 Noon in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton with the Very Reverend Michael Kabel officiating. Burial follows in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the American Heart Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.
James A. Loccisano James A. Loccisano, 73 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at his home. He was born January 22, 1936 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Domenic and Catherine Loccisano. He was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery and a U.S. Army veteran and member of St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie 2541. Jim was the former president of St. Clairsville Junior Sports and played an instrumental role in the acquisition and development of the current Junior Sports Complex. After his term as president he continued to be involved as a team manager and umpire. He also devoted a lot of his time to the care of St. Clairsville’s Memorial Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Sue; a brother, Rocco; a sister, Mary Rose Smithson. Surviving are a son, James M. “Michael” Loccisano of Bellville, Ohio; a daughter, Eva Marie “Cissy” Loccisano of Powhatan Point; his companion, Jo Ellen Robson; brother, Domenick Loccisano of Yorville; sisters, Betty Ann Milan of Simpsonville, SC., and Nancy Raimonde of Rayland, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Aaron, Corey, and Chance; a great grandson, Michael James; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Ron Morgan officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943.
Carolyn J. “Kay” Loew Carolyn June “Kay” “Grandma Kay” Loew, 61 of Shadyside, Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2009. She was born November 23, 1947 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Clarence Carrell Glass and Ruth Adele Nelson Glass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Loew; a daughter, Jody Crow. Surviving are a daughter, Josie Loew of Jacobsburg; a son, Chad Loew of St. Clairsville; brothers, Frank Glass of Shadyside and Kevin Glass of Powhatan Point; sisters, Adele Harrigan of Powhatan Point, Alice Perkins of Shadyside, Pam Williams of Dilles Bottom, and Roxane Palmer of Jacobsburg; 8 grandchildren, Brian, Cameron, Gianna, Izzy, Devin, Miya, Dio, and Baileigh. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jack Palmer officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery.
Phillip E. Loweecy, Sr. Phillip E. “Phil” Loweecy, Sr., 80 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Trinity West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born September 9, 1928 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Abraham Loweecy and Ida Coury Loweecy. Phil was a retired truck driver for Tri-State Asphalt in Martins Ferry and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. Surviving are his wife, Kathy Ringel Loweecy; three children, LeeAnn (Glenn) Forsyth of Pittsburgh, Phillip E. Loweecy, II of Cincinnati, and Keri (Darren) Schroeder of Columbus; a brother, Joseph “Joe” Laweecy of Martins Ferry; six grandchildren, Sean and Alison Forsyth, Brittany, Debera, and Taylor Schroeder, and Greyson Loweecy who resides with his grandparents. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Saturday at 12 Noon with Father Bradley Greer and Pastor Neil McFarland officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Edna Lucas Mary Edna Lucas, 92, most recently of Cambridge , Ohio and formerly of Centerville , Ohio , returned to God peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Southeastern Ohio Medical Center in Cambridge . Edna was previously a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church in Centerville . Following graduation from Bellaire High School , she worked at the Bellaire Enamel Company until starting her family. Following the death of her husband, Kenneth W. Lucas in 1960, she worked for a number of years in the bakery at Riesbecks Grocery to support her family. Edna was a voracious reader who required numerous library trips and was a very active cross word puzzler. Her ability to spend hours working the most difficult crossword puzzles were legendary. She was the most positive person and viewed life through rose colored glasses and never, ever complained. She is survived by her sister Cile Braun and four children, Roger ( Frances ), Bob (Karen), Nancy Wilson (Dale) and Tom (Brenda). Beloved by nine grandchildren and doted on by fourteen great grandchildren and loved by three nieces. Edna was and always will remain the pillar and inspiration for her family. She never was too occupied or consumed with what she was doing to accommodate her children, grand children or great grandchildren. All of whom will miss her dearly. Visitation will be at 12:00 at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio with services to follow at 1:00 and burial at the Concord Presbyterian Cemetery, Centerville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association, 471 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, are greatly appreciated.
Roger Kent Lucas Roger Kent Lucas, a lifelong resident of Centerville, Ohio, gave up the good fight with cancer, Dec 16, 2009, at home. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Roger was born Nov 3, 1940, to Kenneth and Edna Workman Lucas, both of whom predeceased him. He graduated from Centerville HS in 1958 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He married his high school sweetheart Ruth Ann Kurth, who passed away in 1993. He later married Frances Ault (Stonebraker), who has been his friend, homemaker, partner, caretaker and loving wife. Roger has spent his lifetime farming, which he loved, in between working at Nos 3 & 4 mines and the Ohio River dock of North American Coal Company. Over the years he volunteered his time to attend to numerous boards and associations in the pursuit of agricultural, conservation and water issues of Belmont County. Roger is survived by his loving wife Frances, sons, Jeffery (Mary Ann) of Belmont and Kevin of Pasadena, CA, daughter Terri (Chuck) Earliwine of Centerville. Grandchildren include Nicole, Courtney, James and Devin Earliwine, and Megan and Andrew Lucas. Step children include Donna Grant (Darrell), Jeanette Brooks (Todd), Keith Stonebraker (Sandy) and Lori Commisso (Joe). There are numerous step grand children and great grandchildren. Visitation and services at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, will be held Friday, Dec 18, 2009, during the hours 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 with services on Saturday at 11:00, with Pastor Edward Eberhart and Donald Eberhart officiating. Burial will be at the Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, Ohio immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, tributes in Roger’s name may be made to the Centerville Concord Presbyterian Church, Smith Township Volunteer Fire Department or American Diabetes Association.
Dorothy M. Parr-Lutz PARR-LUTZ, Dorothy M., 93, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was born April 7, 1915 to William and Sarah McCloud and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 40 years. Some of the many things she loved were her cats, gardening, going out to eat and traveling with the "Goldenagers". Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Fred Parr and her second husband, John Lutz; sisters, Louise Loker, Juanita McDonald, Roxie Kern, Golden Gheen; brothers, James "Chet" McCloud, William Mc Cloud, Donald McCloud, She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Mc Cloud; six step-children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd, on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held at Toothman Funeral Home, in Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday, January 31, 2009, with calling hours from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Key Ridge, Bellaire, Ohio. Glenna Lynn Lynn, Glenna M., 88 of Santee, SC formerly of Stewartsville, OH died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her home. She was born at Stewartsville on April 12, 1921 a daughter of the late Charles and Edna Jeffers Covey. Glenna was retired director of the Glencoe Senior Center, a homemaker and a member of the Clarksburg United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Lynn and a sister, Helen Beach She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Bob) Sichi of Santee, SC; a brother, Charles Lin Covey of Raleigh, NC; a granddaughter, Debbie (Ed) Haines of Canal Fulton, OH; a grandson, Jim Sichi of Brownsville, PA; 2 great granddaughters and 1 great grandson. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksburg United Methodist Church, Stewartsville, Ohio 43933.
Florence M. Markovich Markovich, Florence M., 85, of Newport News, Virginia, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Sentara Care Plex, Hampton, Virginia. She was born in Bannock, Ohio on Oct. 15, 1923, daughter of the late Juaine and Hattie Smith. Florence was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Fairpoint. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Markovich; two sons, Joey Markovich and Stanley “Butch” Markovich Sr.; and four brothers Oscar, Russell, William, and Orville Smith. She is survived by her children, Debra Frantz of Newport News, Virginia and Roger “Tyke” Markovich of Barnesville, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Jacqueline Fox, Lori Sharp, Bonita Jasmin, Stanley “Butch” Markovich Jr., Michael Markovich and Marsha Manley; 12 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairpoint with Father Thomas Graven and Msgr. Mark Froehlich as concelebrants. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Earnest Martin Sr. Martin, Earnest Sr., 86, of Jacobsburg, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. He was born January 16, 1923 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late Dexter Clayton “D.C.” Martin and Mamie Jackson Martin. Earnest was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloys in Brilliant, Ohio and from Ohio University’s Eastern Campus and he was a member of the Neffs United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, E. Gertrude Hines Martin; three children, Dianna (Chuck) Moskey of St. Clairsville, Dexter (Rosy) Martin of Jacobsburg and Ernie (Ruthie) Martin Jr. of Belmont; a sister, Leona Lendon of Lansing; 8 grandchildren, Amy (Scott) St. Clair, Tami (Jim) Pitcher, Lisa (Ryan) Clark, Kayla Moskey, Tracy (Alan) Amos, Joby Martin, April (Mike) Chambers and Jamie (Tia) Martin; and 11 great grandchildren, Alexis and Alec St. Clair, Madison and Morgan Pitcher, Taylor and Zachary Clark, Justin and Brooke Amos, Myah Martin, Mahala and Ryan Smith. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Jacobsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, 308 Mount St. Joseph’s Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.
John J. Matis Matis, John J., 91, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire. He was born in Maynard, Ohio on March 27, 1918, son of the late John Anthony Matis and Mary Benitz Matis. John was a retired employee from Saginaw Mining Company. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Catholic by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda J. Matis; brothers, George and Mike Matis and his twin brother Joseph Matis; and a sister, Helen Terribury. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irma Kalan Matis; three sisters, Madelyn Melet of St. Clairsville, Ann (William) Doleski of Lansing and Rose (Jack) Timko of Barton, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m., with Father Thomas Graven officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Albert E. May May, Albert E., 92, of Powhatan Point, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at his home. Albert was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio, April 6, 1916, son of the late William French May and Lucy Rebecca Bennett May. Albert was a retired employee of North American Coal Company #1 mine, a member of the UMWA, and a farmer. He was a member of Powhatan United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William “Bob” May; and an infant son; and two sisters, Edna Palmer and Bertha Palmer. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Betty Palmer May; a daughter, Beverly Necessary of Powhatan Point; a daughter-in-law, Anna Mae May of Powhatan Point; 6 grandchildren, Carla Brandon, Bobby May, Duane Necessary, Kathleen Necessary, Emory Necessary and Kristin Necessary; 12 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, William E. May of Laurel Hill, Florida, Herbert F. May of Shadyside, Joseph E. May of Clarington and Arthur R. “Huck” May of Powhatan Point; 4 sisters, Myrtle Palmer and Helen Powell both of Jacobsburg, Ethel Bier of Clarington and Betty Lou Sheets of Wheeling, WVa. Visitation will be held at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Lorna Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland , OH 43943 or Powhatan Vol. Fire and Emergency Dept., 104 Mellott St., Powhatan Point, OH 43942. Mary M. Greenlee McClelland Mary Margaret Greenlee McClelland, 82 of Beallsville, Ohio died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born October 26, 1926 in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late Theodore Crall and Beulah Wheeler Crall. Mary was a Christian by faith, member of Powhatan VFW Post 5565 Ladies Auxiliary, and American Gold Star Mothers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Duane F. Greenlee, and Charles McClelland; two sons, Duane T. Greenlee and Charles Henry McClelland; a great granddaughter, Makayla Phillips. Surviving are eight children, Jack (Bow) Greenlee of Jacobsburg, Dianna (Terry “Auger”) Armann of Beallsville, Barbara Brown of Odessa, Texas, Brenda (Charles) Payne of Dallas, Texas, Jim (Bobbi Jo) Greenlee of Clarington, Beulah Mary Jo (Jerry “O”) Palmer of Clarington, John Greenlee of Powhatan Point, and George (Donna) Greenlee of Clarington; a brother, Russell Crall of Florida; sisters, Bonnie Kirkland of Mechanicstown, Ohio and Theodora “Peeper” Christy of Rittman, Ohio.; 27 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, a great great granddaughter.; she was also preceded by a step daughter, Jelena Usenick; and survived by step daughters, Jennifer Jefferies of Bellaire and Judy McMillan of St. Clairsville; 6 step grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Coffman officiating. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery, Powhatan VFW Ladies Auxiliary will conduct services at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Judith R. McFarland McFarland, Judith R., 71 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at her home. She was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 5, 1937 a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Dull Bennington. Judy was a retired employee of the Belmont County Department of Human Services and a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church at St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Bruce McFarland. She is survived by her husband, Howard A. McFarland; sons, Douglas S. McFarland of St. Clairsville and Howard J. McFarland of Chicago, IL; a sister, Joanne McFarland of West Monroe, LA; a brother, Bruce Bennington of Bradenton, FL and grandsons, C. Tyler McFarland and Devin Scott McFarland. Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Donna Kraus officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943
Pastor Jack McKimmie McKimmie, Pastor Jack G., 79 of Flushing, Ohio died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his home. He was born at Hastings, WV on October 2, 1930 a son of the late James P. and Ann Tennant McKimmie. Jack was a supervisor for Weirton Steel retiring after 32 years of service after which he served as Pastor of the Flushing Alliance Church for 17 years. He was a charter member of the Flushing Ruritan Club, a member of the Ministerial Association, a coordinator of Project Manna and served with his wife, Vivian as head of the Primetime Ministry at Flushing Alliance Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Rodney McKimmie; 2 grandsons; 1 brother and 2 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivian Wright McKimmie; daughter, Rhonda (Ken) Dawson of Follansbee, WV; sons, Pat (Janice) McKimmie of San Jose, CA, Jeff (Elaine) McKimmie of Kinston, NC and Scott McKimmie of Canal Winchester, OH; sisters, Margaret Knotts of Seaford, DE and Gloria Meredith of Port St. Lucy, FL; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandsons. Friends will be received at the Flushing Alliance Church at Flushing, OH on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to the Growth Fund of Flushing Alliance Church, P.O. Box 64, Flushing, OH 43977. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH.
Anna M. Mick Anna Margaret Mick, 97 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her home. She was born June 3, 1911 in Red Lodge, Montana, a daughter of the late Steve and Anna Fallat Troyanovich. Ann was a homemaker and member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Mick; two sons, William and Raymond Mick; three brothers, John, Steve, and Andy Troyanovich; six sisters, Katherine Sproull, Helen Schneider, Mary Strake, Becky Tokar, Irene Troyanovich, and Barbara Mudrak. Surviving are two grandchildren, Steve Mick and Julie (Randy) VanHeuklon; a great granddaughter, Keely Mick; daughter in law, Wanda Waa; sister-in-law, Rosalie Troyanovich; brother-in-law, Joe Mudrak; several nieces and nephews including, Helen Kopral, Joseph Mick, Irene Muha, Randall Sproull, Mary Ann and Steve Troyanovich, Kevin and James Mudrak, Brian and Barry Tokar, Debbie Smith and Rebecca Banks; special caregivers, Debbie, Shirley, and Mary. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Very Rev. Michael Kabel officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 777, Barton, Ohio 43905.
Sara Knox Milligan Milligan, Sara Knox, 95, of East Main Street, Barnesville, died September 25, 2009. She was the wife of Harry Milligan who passed away December 24, 2002. She was born January 17, 1914 near Glencoe, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna McMaster Knox. Sara was retired from the former Belmont Sanitarium. She lived in Bethesda for 20 years and was a member of Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Knox of Glencoe and James Knox of California. Surviving are her devoted family, Janet Smith Nelson (Ed) of Fremont, NE, Wilma Simmons of Alliance and Gloria Miller (Richard) of Beallsville, Hope Smith Ghaffari (Farhad) of Hampton, VA, Renee Smith Hunter (David) of Barnesville, Brent Smith of Duluth, GA, Amber and Ryan Hunter, Amanda, Michael and Kevin Ghaffari, a niece, Thelma Knox of St. Clairsville and all her special friends at the Walton Retirement Home. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 12 Noon until time of services at 2 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Frank A. Mollica Sr. Mollica, Frank Antonio Sr., went to the arms of his Lord on April 22, 2009. He was the son of the late Pietro Antonio Mollica and Catherine Cozzo Mollica. His country of origin was Italy. He was born in Mann, West Virginia, October 10, 1927. He was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School. Frank served in the United States Army (1947-1950) serving in Germany where he got his start in auto mechanics. He was proud to be a veteran and serve his country. He graduated from McKinley Vocational School in Auto Mechanics where he was coordinator of MIG welding classes. He worked at Richland Motors in St. Clairsville as Service Manager. He also worked with A.J. Flaccus Inc as Service Manager before joining Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a foreman and then general foreman/manager of the truck division and advanced to superintendent of the material handling division until his retirement in 1993 after 30 years of service. He is a long time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville and served as an usher for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Benita Chance Mollica in 1980 and his sister, Theresa (Jim) Bean of Pittsburgh, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Linda S. Mollica; his sons, Peter A. Mollica and Frank A. Mollica Jr. of St. Clairsville; a daughter, Vanessa (Todd) Bumgardner of Bellefontaine, Ohio; stepsons, Jason T. Bryant of Cleveland, Ohio and Thomas A. Bryant, III of Wheeling, WVa; his beloved grandson, Ethan Thomas Bryant of Wheeling; sisters, Rose Recconce of Pittsburgh, Pa and Angeline (Tony) Caristo of Florida; and his brother, Gennaro (Helen) Mollica of Pittsburgh, Pa. Frank will be remembered fondly for his homemade bread, wedding soup and gnocchi, black raspberry pies and his homemade sauerkraut and the abundance of vegetables that came from his gardens every year. Frank was a gardener as was his father. He was able to grow anything he planted. He will be remembered for his tomatoes he so loved, which were from the original seeds his father brought over from Italy in his pocket. He never tired of planting and weeding with his “hunky” hoe that was his father’s. He believed in familia and family always came first. He was an avid hunter of deer, squirrel, turkey and rabbit. He loved to fish and made several trips to Florida and Canada to fish with his good friends. Frank also loved muscle cars of years ago and did what he and his friends could to increase the amount of rubber on the back fender when testing the speed. He was a true Italian and continued all of his life to follow the traditions of his heritage and of that of his father. He spoke English, Italian, French and German and often sang the songs of his youth in all languages. He was well versed in Shakespeare and Latin. Frank was a true gentleman, honorable in all ways and never had a bad thing to say about his fellow man. He was a man of honor, integrity, compassion and generosity. He will be missed by so many good friends and family who shared time with him on this earth. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, St. Clairsville on Saturday at 12 p.m., with Father Anthony Batt as celebrant. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. There will be Full Military Honor Services conducted on Friday at 3:45 p.m. in the funeral home by the Belmont County Council of American Legions. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or online at www.diabetes.org.
Henry R. Morgan III Morgan, Henry R. III, 51, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 27, 1957, son of Nancy J. Martin Morgan Pelkey and the late Henry Rennard Morgan Sr. Henry was a farmer and mechanic and loved Nascar Racing. In addition to his father, Henry was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles H. Pelkey; and stepbrother, Dennis Pelkey. Surviving are his mother, Nancy J. Pelkey; two brothers, Clarence E. (Tina) Morgan of Bridgeport and Henry Rennard Morgan Jr. of St. Clairsville; niece, Jaime L. Morgan of Bridgeport; nephew, Justin L. Morgan of Moundsville; several other nieces and nephews; and friend, Joe Burch. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m., where services will be held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., with Maryann Droll officiating. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery, Warnock, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Health Center Activities Department, 100 Pine Avenue, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Kelly Morris Morris, Kelly, 51, of Flushing, died September 7, 2009 in East Ohio Regional Hospital. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Arrangements entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.
Pauline E. Moskey Moskey, Pauline E., 82, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. She was born at Bellaire on August 24, 1926, daughter of the late Paul and Josephine Hluchy Valachovic. Pauline was retired from Wheeling Hospital and a member of St. Clairsville Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Paul Valachovic. She is survived by two sons, Chuck (Dianna) Moskey and Bob (JoAnn) Moskey all of St. Clairsville; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Honoring Pauline’s wishes there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, 308 Mt. St. Joseph’s Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.
Boyd W. Neff NEFF, Boyd W., 92, of Shadyside, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at home. He was born in Pea Vine, Ohio on May 14, 1917, son of the late Henry Crawford Neff and Elizabeth Agnes Bilyeu Neff. Boyd was a retired employee from North American Coal Company # 4 Mine; he was a farmer, an Iron Worker; he was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and he was a member of American Legion Post 521 in Shadyside. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Lewis Neff; 5 brothers, Lloyd, Ferd, Archie, Herman and Walter Neff; and 4 sisters, Elsie Homan, Mae Thompson, Cora Neff and Orpha Schilling. He is survived by his stepsons, Starling E. Boston Jr. of Jacobsburg and Eddie P. Boston of Beallsville; 5 step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and best friends, Jim Bittengle and Vince Cruciotti. Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Armstrong Cemetery. Full Military Honor Services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside American Legion Post 521, 3809 Central Ave., Shadyside, OH 43947.
Penny Nester Nester, Penny G., 57 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday, March 16, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio on April 27, 1951 a daughter of the late Elmer and Pat Peterson. Penny was a former supervisor in the CAT Scan / X-Ray department at Wheeling Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Gary G. Nester and a brother Gary “G.R.” Peterson of Clarksburg, WV. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Noon on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial will follow the service. Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis E. Nida Nida, Lewis E., 66, of Lafferty, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. Lewis was born in Walton, West Virginia, November 14, 1942, son of Hershal and Levina White Nida. He was retired from Ohio River Colliers and was a retired truck driver. Lewis was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; and a member of the Lafferty Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Nida. Surviving are his wife, Carol S. Glover Nida; four children, Ed Phillips of Bethesda, Leanna Tippie of the home, Tabatha Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee and Lewis E. Nida Jr. of Martins Ferry; his parents, Hershal and Levina Nida of Walton, West Virginia; a brother, Richard (Chris) Nida of Martins Ferry; a sister, Carolin (John) McCroskie of Walton, West Virginia; nine grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Parkview Cemetery. There will be a service held on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home by the Lafferty Moose Lodge. Full military honor services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Friday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693 or online at www.americanheart.org. Thomas Novak, Sr. Novak, Thomas Joseph, Sr., 82 of Blaine-Barton Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. He was born at Adena, Ohio on June 24, 1926. He was the son of Joseph Kendziorski and Mary Novak Kendziorski. Tom was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant. He was a member of the former All Saints Catholic Church at Blaine. He was an avid bowler participating in leagues at St. Clair Lanes and the Rose Bowl in Elm Grove and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Fern Cain Novak; a son, Thomas J. Novak, Jr.; a grandson, Thomas William Novak and a granddaughter, Jessica Novak. He is survived by a daughter, Melody P. (Bob) Johnson of St. Clairsville; a son, Robert L. (Gwendolyn) Novak of Wheeling; a daughter-in-law, Chris Novak; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Friday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Military Honors will conducted at 8 p.m. by the Belmont County Council of the American Legion. Private burial will be at Holly Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 631, Barton, OH 43905.
JoAnn Och Och, JoAnn V., 77 of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. She was born in Wheeling, WV on February 17, 1932 a daughter of the late Frederick Charles and Adabel Davis Och. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, F. Robert Och. JoAnn was a retired office employee of United Ohio Valley Dairy in Martins Ferry. She was a member of the Bridgeport Alumni Association and the Social Activities Board at the Wayne L. Hayes Towers in Martins Ferry. She is survived by her sister, Marian Och Kozel Kusic and numerous nieces and nephews. A private memorial graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgeport Alumni Association, P.O. Box 373, Lansing, Ohio 43934.
Sgt. John Henry Osman II Shadyside — Sgt. John Henry Osman II lost his battle with cancer on November 6, 2209 at home at the age of 39. He was born on May 22, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. Following high school graduation he served abroad as a Petty Officer - Navigation Specialist in the U.S. Navy from 1990 - 1994. From 1994 - 2009 he served in the Ohio Army National Guard as an 88M/92G. He received his Associate of Science degree from Ohio University. He was a decorated veteran of the Navy and Army as well as a recipient of Air Force Commendation in 2007. John served in Operation Desert Strom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. John also gave humanitarian service in Nicaragua during Operation Horizons. He was in preparation to deploy for a third foreign tour with the 1-137th Aviation Battalion, OHARNG when his condition was discovered in December of 2008. In addition to his parents, Virgil (Jake) and Darena (Dinkie) Yeager he is survived and sadly missed by one brother, James (Jenny), three sisters, Ann (Danny), Amanda (Steve) and Candace (Paul); five nephews, Daniel, Eric, Robert, Dakota, Andrew and Gunner; three niceces, Mackenzie, Haleigh and Allura. An Honor Guard Service and Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at 3460 Lincoln Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. All are welcome to attend. Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio is handling arrangements Anna Mae Palmer Palmer, Anna Mae, 62, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died August 19, 2009 in Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1946 in Wellsburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late August and Leona Miller Alexander. Anna Mae was a retired seamstress from Bobbi Brooks and AAA/USA Garment Factory and she was a nurses aid at Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home. She was a Methodist by faith; a former member of the Captina Chapter 489, O.E.S. in Powhatan Point and of the White Shrine in Wheeling. Surviving are her husband, Ernest Palmer; three children, Tom (Jennifer) Sisk of Foley, Alabama, Elizabeth (Ken) Hanson of Shadyside, Ohio and Ike Palmer of Jacobsburg, Ohio; five grandchildren, Joseph, Katie and Sarah Sisk, L.J. and Dylan Hanson; six sisters, Charlene LeMasters, Dorothy Clark, Nancy Postle, Wanda Bennett, Linda Spencer and Beverly Clifton; three brothers, Sonny, Ronnie and Donald Alexander. Family and friends are invited to dress casual and attend visitation on Friday, Aug. 21st from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, where visitation will also be held on Saturday from 12 p.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery, followed by a funeral dinner at the Valley Inn. Mary Palmer Palmer, Mary M., 76 of Willow Grove Rd., Bellaire, Ohio died Friday, August 21, 2009 at the home of her daughter Mary in Martins Ferry. She was born at Bellaire on June 22, 1933 a daughter of the late John E. and Lela Schaffer Johnson. Mary was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Palmer, Sr.; a sister, Betty Lou Johnson and sons-in-law, Raymond F. Scott and Jeffrey Carvoo. She is survived by her children, Mary M. (Bill) Meager, Lela F. Carvoo, John T. Palmer, Junior L. (Crystal) Palmer, Marshal A. (Gina) Palmer, Stephen Palmer, Thomas L. Palmer, Jr. and Richard W. (Tersa) Palmer; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire.
Rosene Celia Parish Parish, Rosene Celia, 91 formerly of New Athens, Ohio and a current resident of the Harrison County Home in Cadiz died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville. She was born September 15, 1918 in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Isaac McCoy and Celia Parks McCoy VanDyne. Rosene was a retired employee of Hanna Coal at Georgetown, a member of the New Athens Presbyterian Church, a member of the SNPJ Lodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Parish in 1983; a brother, Luther McCoy; sisters, Myrta McCoy and Hazel Smith; a son-in-law, Charles Cirincione. Surviving are a son, Francis (Kathy) Parish of New Athens; three daughters, JoAnne Cirincione of Cleveland, Charlene (Keith) Sexton of Gahanna, and Betty Lou Parish of New Athens; sister-in-law, Josephine (Don) Hanes of Tampa, FL; 7 grandchildren, Gena (Jeff) Richard, Kurt (Michele) Sexton, Yvette (John) Petroval, Brian (Amanda) Miller, Lori (Patrick) Kovacs, Ross & Joseph Cirincione; 10 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Karl Henry officiating. Burial follows in Longview Cemetery, New Athens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd., Cadiz, Ohio 43907.
Dorothy M. Parr-Lutz PARR-LUTZ, Dorothy M., 93, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was born April 7, 1915 to William and Sarah McCloud and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 40 years. Some of the many things she loved were her cats, gardening, going out to eat and traveling with the "Goldenagers". Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Fred Parr and her second husband, John Lutz; sisters, Louise Loker, Juanita McDonald, Roxie Kern, Golden Gheen; brothers, James "Chet" McCloud, William Mc Cloud, Donald McCloud, She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Mc Cloud; six step-children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd, on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held at Toothman Funeral Home, in Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday, January 31, 2009, with calling hours from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Key Ridge, Bellaire, Ohio.
Larry R. Porterfield Porterfield, Larry Rankin, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 21, 1951, son of the late Robert G. and Sara Lee Walker Porterfield. Larry was the owner of Willow Creek Group, a successful business which he formed and bears the family dairy farm name. He was a former Vice-President of U.S. Sprint; served as Vice-President in several key organizations; and began his career at General Electric. Larry was a 1972 graduate of The Ohio State University majoring in finance and computer science. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sarah Lee Porterfield. He is survived by his former wife, Jo; his two sons, Jason (Andrea) Porterfield and Alex (Jamie) Porterfield; his brother, Kirke (Judi) Porterfield; his grandchildren, James, Brannon, Allison and “a player to be named” (Due August 15th); nephews; and countless others whose lives he touched. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31st from 2 p.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. at Mount Moriah Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. Local arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
Paul L. Pyle, Sr. Paul L. Pyle, Sr., 96 of Belmont, Ohio died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. He was born October 30, 1912 in Bridgeport, Ohio, a son of the late Walter Pyle and Lucille Neiswanger Pyle Willison. Paul was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.’s Martins Ferry Plant, and a member of Trinity Assembly of God in Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Marge” Wright Pyle; daughter Barbara Pyle; son, Paul L. Pyle, Jr. and his wife Nancy Jeffers Pyle; brothers, George E. Pyle, and Clarence Willison; sister, Mildred Gautschi; two grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Sally Lee (Robert) Myers of Woodsfield and Beverly Lou (Ronald) Jeffers of Belmont; sisters, Dorothy Smith and Virginia Givens of Bridgeport; 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dean Myers officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
James S. Ramsay Ramsay, James S. “Tiny”, 65 of Key, Ohio died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born at Canton, Ohio on December 4, 1944 a son of the late Samuel and Olive Fern Doyle Ramsay. Jim was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel’s Steubenville North and South Plants, a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church at Key and a life member of the National Rifle Association. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Alta Renee Ramsay; sisters, Bette Bays Langley and Lillian Bays Reese. He is survived by his daughter, Samala Jane Lutman of Dillonvale, Ohio; a sister, Mary Lou Bays Reese of Bellaire; brother, John Koci of Key; grandchildren, Ramsay Alexander Dunn, Abagail Lutman and Blake Elizabeth Lutman and special friend, Betty Ramsay. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Kurt Turner and Betty Hanson officiating. Private committal will be held at the convenience of the family.
Calvin J. Roach Sr. Roach, Calvin J. Sr., 82, of Beallsville, Ohio, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Trinity East Medical Center, Steubenville. He was born October 2, 1926 in Utica, Ohio, son of the late Virgil and Mary Applegate Roach. Calvin was retired from North American Coal Company, Powhatan # 3 mine. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Ozark, Ohio; and he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Garland and Lamar Roach; and two sisters, Gladys Saunders and Agnes Landis. Surviving are his wife Pauline E. Belyk Roach; four children, Irene Popovich of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, Calvin Roach Jr. of Marietta, Ohio, Ralph (Debbie) Roach of St. Clairsville and Linda (Dave) Phillips of Senecaville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Karl Sikole, Missy Loy, Chad Roach, Brad Roach and B. J. Thomas; nine great grandchildren; and two brothers, Luther and Fred Roach. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 12 p.m. with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Military Honors will be held on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home by the Belmont County Council of American Legions. Bo Robinson Robinson, Bo, 62 of Morristown, Ohio died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1947, and raised in the Blaine/Lansing area, the son of the late Charles and Matilda DeLeau Robinson. He attended school in the Bridgeport School District. Bo retired from Consol Coal Co. after service 34 years as underground Maintenance Foreman. Bo was a generous and kind man with a big heart who lived his life to its fullest. He was a trustee at the Polish-American Club of Fairpoint which gave him great pride and joy. He also was a member of the Yorkville VFW Post 4811, American Legion Post 159 of St. Clairsville and Eagles Aerie 2541 of St. Clairsville. Bo enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, boating, traveling, piddling in his garage and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He is loved by many and will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cheryl Brewster Robinson, sons Kelly (Kathleen) Robinson of Morristown and Pete Robinson of Grove City; a daughter Marie (Doug) Lefevre of Springfield, VA; a brother Emile (Vicki) Robinson of Northport, AL. Bo was “Pap” to four wonderful grandchildren to which he gave his unconditional love to every day, Braden and Emma Robinson; Dylan and Morgan Lefevre. Friends will be received to tribute and celebrate his life on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. starting with a prayer service by Father Menelaos Papageorgiou at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville and on Sunday from Noon until time of services at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ashley Barker officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Morristown, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polish-American Club, P.O. Box 192, Fairpoint, OH 43927 or The Belmont County Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 115, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Irene Saffell Yoho Yoho, Deloris Marie “Irene”, 78 of Glencoe, Ohio died Friday, July 24, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born at Glencoe on December 16, 1930 a daughter of the late Charles E. Neitzelt and Mary Margaret Pierce Neitzelt. Irene was retired from the St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools as a cafeteria worker, a life long member of the Glencoe United Methodist Church until it’s closing and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville. She was a 50 year member of the Glencoe American Legion Auxiliary, a 30 year member of the Glencoe Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and was one of the founding members of the Glencoe Cemetery Association. Irene expressed her appreciation for the privilege and joy of raising her children, enjoying her friends and living her life in the small community of Glencoe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Newell C. Saffell in April of 1979, by her second husband, Dale C. Yoho in September of 1999 and a brother, Ronald James Neitzelt. She is survived by three sons, N. Edward Saffell of Orlando, FL, James A. (Connie) Saffell of Glencoe and Kenneth L. (Kim) Saffell of St. Clairsville; stepchildren, Wendy (Bob) Davis of Newark, OH, Bryan (Jill) Yoho of Belmont and Glenn (Audra) Yoho of Bellaire; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Tiffany, Jason and Brittany; 6 step grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Brianna, Kirsten, Jimmy and Chase; brothers, Charles Edward (Lois) Neitzelt of Wheeling and Marvin E. Neitzelt of St. Clairsville; a special niece, Darlene (Jack) Boston. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glencoe Cemetery Assoc., P.O. Box 81, Glencoe, OH 43928.
Karen Jones Saunders Saunders, Karen J. Jones, 61, of St. Clairsville, died January 22, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 25, 1947, daughter of the late William Jerry Jones and Alice M. Henry Jones. Karen was a former employee of the FBI and former employee of Maroon Enterprises. She was a Baptist by faith and a 1964 graduate of St. Clairsville High School. Surviving are her sisters, Linda Jones Jordan and her husband Wayne, and Karma Jones Morris and her husband Phil all of St. Clairsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Denson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228-4102.
George W. Sayre, Jr. Sayre, George W. Jr., 79, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on November 5, 1929, son of the late George Walter Sayre and Ida Marie Spires Sayre. George retired from the Wheeling News Register after 42 years of service with the company. He was a former Ohio County Deputy Sheriff; Wheeling Park Ranger; and former Chief of Police at Bethlehem. George was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville and a former member of the Eagles Aerie # 344 in Wheeling. He is survived by his wife of years, Alice Carole Feigenbaum Sayre; 5 children, Christine Fordyce Hanson of Dothan, Alabama, Stephen Sayre of Bethlehem, West Virginia, Zita Lee of St. Clairsville, George Timothy Sayre of Tacoma, Washington and Brian Sayre of Cambridge, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Anna Smith of Mt. Olivet and Catherine Bradford of Wheeling; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Father Bradley Greer officiating. Burial will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Virginia Youth Advocate Program, 1031 National Road Rear, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003.
Genevieve E. Schumacher Schumacher, Genevieve E. (O’Donnell), 93, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Forest Hill Nursing Home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1916 a daughter of the late Elmer O’Donnell and Gertrude Bodemann O’Donnell. Genevieve was a homemaker; a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville; a member of the Catholic Women’s Club; the St. Francis Society and the AARP. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence S. Schumacher; a brother, Monsignor Harold O’Donnell; a sister, Eleanor Campbell; a son-in-law, David Perko. She is survived by five children, Harold (Nancy) Schumacher of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, Michael (Chris) Schumacher of St. Clairsville, John (Linda) Schumacher of Harrisville, Ohio, Susan Perko of Logan, Ohio and Mary Ann (Gerald) McCort of Lloydsville, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Rose Voscavitch, Joe, Mike and Mark Schumacher, Dan Perko, Debra Bowling, Kim McCort, Kelly Chambers, Kristin Duvall, Andrew Schumacher, Suzanne Bradley, Kyle Roskovich and Angel Schumacher; 11 great grandchildren, Joshua, Balea, Michael, Kayla, Marcus, Jonathan, Justin, Jason, Elena, Ella and Maggie; and a dear friend, Marie Risden. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 3 to 5 to 7 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 4:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated by Father Thomas Chillog on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
Gary Scott, Sr. Scott, Gary A., Sr., 46 of Cumberland Run, Jacobsburg, OH died Monday, August 24, 2009. He was born Sept. 10, 1962 in Bellaire, OH a son of the late Howard “Bill” Scott and Evelyn Scott of Cumberland Run who survives. He was employed by Walls Salvage as a Truck Driver. Surviving are his wife, Crystal Rogers Scott; eight children, Crystal (Justin) Dunaway, Adam Scott, Jamie Scott, Gary Scott, Jr., Ted Rogers, Jude Taylor, Carissa Rogers and Jeremy Rogers; brothers, Robert Scott and Terry Scott; sisters, Debbie Ruttencutter, Elaine Donley and Susan Baker; nine grand children; mother and step father-in-law, Jackie and Doug Unterzuber; several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, OH on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Interment in Armstrong Mills Cemetery.
Luther Secrest Luther Raymond Secrest, 88 of Chapel Hill Rd., Belmont, Ohio died Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was born October 13, 1920 in Smith Township, a son of the late Charles Ellsworth Secrest and Edna Pearl Walters Secrest. Luther was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Martins Ferry Plant, former employee of Blaney Lumber, and a farmer, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, member of the Bethesda VFW, and the United Steel Workers of America. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Cline; brothers, Frank, Ray, and Thomas Secrest; sisters, Goldie Wise and Martha Workman. Surviving are his children, Sandra (Neal) Warrick of Barnesville, Sue Mounts of Belmont, Mark (Tina) Secrest of Belmont, and Tim (Pam) Secrest of Moundsville; a sister, Mary Phillips of Bethesda; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and his faithful companion, Sheila. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Ed Emory officiating. Burial follows in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Belmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Smith Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Andy Sikora Sikora, Andrew T. “Andy”, 86 of Maynard, Ohio died Monday, October 5, 2009 at Beckett House in New Concord. He was born at Maynard on October 22, 1922 a son of the late Karol and Mary Saflarska Sikora. Andy was a retired employee of Consol Energy’s Franklin #25 Mine. He attended the Maynard United Methodist Church and was a member of the PNA Lodge at Maynard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Kolb Sikora; sisters Mary Malenoski, Ann Sikora, Antonia Godaway and Sophia Wodarcyk; brothers John, Charles, Joseph, Stanley, Frank and Walter Sikora. He is survived by his children Tom Sikora of St. Clairsville; Jerry Sikora of Tallmadge, OHRich Sikora of Frankfort, IL; Diane Shaub of Columbus, OH and Debbie Caprino of Virginia; a sister, Rose Kowalczyk of Maynard; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Scott Black officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maynard United Methodist Church or Directions for Youth & Families, 1515 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43201.
John A. Simmons Sr. Simmons, John A. Sr., 89, of Los Angeles, California, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 in West Hills Hospital, West Hills, California. He was born in Byesville, Ohio on November 6, 1919, son of the late Thomas and Margaret Cooper Simmons.
John was retired from Marx
Toy Factory in Glen Dale, West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Mort Simmons in 1976; his wife Virginia Applegarth Simmons in 2009 and he was the last of his immediate family. He is survived by his children, John A. Simmons Jr. whom he resided with for the last 3 years in Los Angeles, California and Jill Keefer of Washington, Pennsylvania. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Roger Skaggs Skaggs, Roger, 62 of Belmont, Ohio died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire. He was born near Cadiz on October 11, 1946 a son of Emma May Skaggs Pestella. Roger was a former employee of Trigg Construction and a member of the Belmont Ridge Christian Church, Beallsville. He was preceded in death by his step father, James Pestella. Surviving are his mother, Emma May Pestella of Bellaire; brothers, John Skaggs of Wheeling, Larry and Melvin Pestella both of Bellaire and David Pestella of Virginia Beach, VA; sisters, Loretta Pestella Cuen of Las Vegas, NV and Susan Pestella Erb of Columbus, OH; an aunt, Barbara Craig of Bellaire; good friends Henry and Fran Saunders of Centerville; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. when services will be conducted by Jim Russ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Roger Skaggs Funeral Fund, c/o Henry Saunders, 61339 Cool Hill Rd., Belmont, OH 43718.
Hazel Elizabeth Slotwinski Slotwinski, Hazel Elizabeth, 88, of Lowell, Ohio a lifelong resident of Stewartsville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. She was born November 30, 1920 in Stewartsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Kraynak Planey. Hazel was a retired Postmaster in Stewartsville with 40 years of service. She was a U.S. Veteran of World War II serving as WAC in the Philippines and New Guinea. She was a member of Clarksburg United Methodist Church; and a 65 year member of the American Legion Posts in Glencoe and Lowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Slotwinski Jr.; seven sisters, Mary Sickimich, Ann Knight, Jean Clarke, Ellan Planey, Catherine Planey, Margaret Planey and Margaret Kimes; and two brothers, John and Joseph Planey. Surviving are her daughter, Lynne (Jeffrey) Woollard of Lowell, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Marlene Slotwinski and Luella Planey both of St. Clairsville; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Helms officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Belmont County Council of American Legions will conduct Military Honor Services on Friday at 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksburg United Methodist Church or Lowell-Adams Fire and Rescue.
Patricia Lee Smith Patricia Lee Smith, 73 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at her home. She was born June 2, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Yeater, Sr. and Louise Neininger Yeater. Patricia was a retired employee of Riesbeck’s Food Market in St. Clairsville, a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville and former member of the El Tor Grotto in Wheeling. Surviving are her husband, Paul A. Smith, Sr.; children, Paul (Carolyn) Smith, Jr. of Martins Ferry, Sheryl (Gary) Meyers of St. George, Utah, Pat (Tom) Zdanski of St. Clairsville, Bruce (Lori) Smith of Mountville, PA., and Rich (Becky) Smith of St. Clairsville; 6 grandchildren, Tommy (Jennifer) Zdanski, Christopher Zdanski, Ralph Sayre, Christine (Blaine) Evans, Shannon Smith, Brady Smith; 7 great grandchildren; a brother William (Jeannette) Yeater of Wheeling. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943.
Cloyd C. Snyder Snyder, Cloyd C., 56 of Bethesda, Ohio died Wednesday, January 31, 2008 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 29, 1952 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Francis Snyder and Alberta Perzanowski Snyder. He was a coal miner employed at the Hopedale Mine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Marie Burlenski Snyder. Surviving are a daughter, Shannon (Michael) Rowe of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three sisters, Claudia Lyon of Gallipolis, Ohio, Cindy (John) Sharpe of Bellaire, and Alice (Paris) Fogg of Clearwater, Florida; three nieces, Eva Lyon, Kayla Sharpe, and Alexis Sharpe. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the ASPCA at aspca.org or c/o Linda Tiramani, 520 8th Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10018, any other animal rescue organization, or the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, @ helpaveteran.org or 333 &1/2 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20003-1148.
Elsie Marie Stephens Stephens, Elsie Marie, 89, of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Friday, November 27, 2009 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1919 in Jacobsburg, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Sevilla Weil Kriechbaum. Elsie was a homemaker, a Methodist by faith and loved flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit S. Stephens; four brothers, Sherman, Arthur, Ernest and Russell Kriechbaum; and a sister, Emma Baker. Surviving are her son, Kevin S. Stephens of Jacobsburg and his fiancée, Karen Tanley of St. Clairsville; a daughter Kathy Potts and her husband Jack of Powhatan Point; 2 grandchildren, Stacey and Tyler Potts. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Leon Blaise officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery.
Robert W. Stull Robert W. Stull, 61 of 67638 Elizabeth St., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at OVMC in Wheeling. He was born April 1, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Lillian Saffell Stull Hudson and the late Robert W. Stull, Sr. Robert was a retired employee of Ohio Valley Coal Company; an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Glencoe American Legion Post 632. Surviving in addition to his mother of Glencoe, Ohio, are his wife, Renee Pekera Stull; a son, Robert K. (Shannon) Stull of Myrtle Beach, SC.; three brothers, Douglas (Nan) Stull of Lancaster, Ohio, Brian Stull of Lancaster, Ohio, and Dennis (Melody) Stull of Bellaire; 5 nephews and 3 nieces. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. with Pastor Doug Stull officiating. According to Robert’s request he will be cremated following the service. Belmont County Council of American Legions will provide military honors on Monday at 7:45 p.m. in the funeral home.
H. Dwight Taylor Taylor, H. Dwight “Ozzie”, 87 of Reservoir Hill Rd., Flushing, Ohio died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. He was born in Wheeling Township on February 21, 1922 a son of the late Harold and Emma Eisanboth Taylor. Dwight was a retired employee of Consol Energy, a member of the United Mine Workers, American Legion Post 366 at Flushing, and was an army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Williams Taylor; brothers, William “Bill” Taylor and Jim Taylor; a sister, Ila Simmons and a step grandson, Chris Skelton. He is survived by his wife Eula Skelton Taylor; a son Charles “Lynn” Taylor and his wife Linda of Flushing; step sons, David Skelton of Neffs and Don Skelton and his wife Becky of Sardis; a step daughter; Patty Kocher and her husband Dan of Jacobsburg; brothers, Chuck and Cecil Taylor both of California; sister, Betty Levengood of California; 2 grandchildren, 4 step grandsons, 3 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove where American Legion Post 366 will conduct military honors at the grave site.
Paul “Warren” Taylor Taylor, Paul “Warren”, 88 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his home. He was born August 22, 1920 in Jacobsburg, a son of the late Samuel Burton Taylor and Leota Briggs Taylor. Warren was a retired construction worker, former employee of Smith Township, a farmer, a Methodist by faith, and member of Laborer’s Local Union #1149. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ellen Taylor; a grandson, Don Wayne Taylor; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving are his wife, Delores M. Higgins Taylor; nine sons, Warren Terry Taylor of Washington, Greg Taylor of Bridgeport, Roger Taylor of Belmont, Larry Taylor of Neffs, Paul Wayne “Crow” Taylor of Bellaire, Johnny Taylor of Jacobsburg, Brent Taylor of St. Clairsville, Mark Taylor of Piketon, Ohio, and Tim Taylor of Bridgeport; two daughters, Sharon Yoss of Belmont and Valerie Marbais of Georgia; 33 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jack Palmer officiating. Burial follows in Jacobsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice or Jacobsburg United Methodist Church.
Edwin A. Thompson Thompson, Edwin A., 82, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died May 21, 2009 at Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio. He was born September 19, 1926 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, son of the late Paul G. and Lenore Arnold Thompson. Edwin was a retired architectural hardware consultant. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville; he was a member and Past Master of John A. Brashear Lodge # 743 F. & A.M. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet L. Murray Thompson. Surviving are a son, Scott (Linnea) Thompson of New Concord, Ohio; a daughter, Kendall (Russell) Ratcliff of Helena, Montana; six grandchildren, Lisa, Amanda and Evie Thompson, Erin, Anita and Jeana Ratcliff; a brother, Paul Arnold Thompson of Florida; and a sister, Audrey Marston of Florida. Family and friends will be received at 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. Homer Harden officiating. Masonic Services will be conducted on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home by Belmont Lodge # 16 F. & A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 116, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Elizabeth J. Tipton Tipton, Elizabeth Julia, 76 of Flushing, Ohio died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at her home. She was born August 27, 1932 in Flushing, a daughter of the late James DePietro and Lena Bartolo DePietro. Elizabeth was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Flushing, the CWC, and the Flushing Women's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Beck. Surviving are her husband, Donald D. Tipton; five daughters, Sheila (William Dawe) Tipton of Des Moines, Iowa., Brenda (Todd) Koegler of Wheeling, WV., Bonita (Fred) Thompson of Bellaire, Anita (Terry) Wallace of St. Clairsville, and Lori (Bruce) Smith of Mountville, PA; a brother, Albert (Meriland) DePietro of Flushing; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church in Flushing with Father Frederick Kihm the celebrant. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. A vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central Regional Office, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215, the American Liver Foundation, Landmark Bldg. Suite 215, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. The family wishes to thank everyone for the many phone calls, get well cards, and good wishes, flowers, hospital visits, and masses and prayers offered up during Elizabeth's illness.
Sonseeahray Tucker Sonseeahray Lee Carrel Tucker, 57 of Black Oak Rd., Flushing, Ohio died Friday, April 24, 2009 at her home. She was born June 9, 1951 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Edward Harold Carrel and Jacquelin L. Hayes Carrel. She was an employee of Burger King in St. Clairsville and a member of the Flushing Alliance Church. Surviving in addition to her parents of Flushing, are a daughter, Jacquelin (James) Gillespie of Lafferty; a brother, Kenneth G. Carrel of Belmont. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Flushing Alliance Church with Pastor Dean Lancaster officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Arrangements handled by Toothman Funeral Home.
John Emery Turley Turley, John Emery, 48, of Kinsman Rd., St. Clairsville, died Nov. 5, 2009 in Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1961 in Martins Ferry, son of Mary Key Turley and the late John H. Turley and was raised in Barton, Ohio. John was the owner and operator of Jet Exhaust. He was a member of the Chancellors Car Club and the Sportsman’s Club in Maynard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary G. Turley. Surviving are his mother, Mary Turley of St. Clairsville; his former wife, Cindy L. Turley; and two sons, Ryan and Justin Turley of St. Clairsville; two sisters, Linda Tennyson of Bridgeport and Lisa Miles of Wisconsin; niece, Tressie; nephews, Jared and Tyler; great nephew, Troy. Friends will be received on Monday at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Private committal service will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Sharon Kay Underwood Sharon Kay Brooks Underwood, 49 of Centerville, Ohio died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born July 22, 1960 in Wheelwright, Kentucky, a daughter of Dallas Alden Brooks and the late Yvonne Marie Kyer Brooks. Sharon was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at Wheeling Hospital and the Barnesville Care Center, and a former EMT for Smith Township Volunteer Fire Dept. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Joey Fulton. Surviving in addition to her father of Warnock, are her husband, Ralph L. Underwood; children, Stacey (Terry) Cole of Warnock and Kevin Underwood of the home; four sisters and a brother, Deborah Patterson of Belmont, Michael Brooks of Warnock, Sheila Britton of Holloway, Paula Frollini of Shadyside, and Janet Billiter of St. Clairsville; 3 grandchildren, Logan, Conner, and Caleb Cole. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Burial follows in Warnock Cemetery.
William L. Underwood Underwood, William L., 73 of St. Clairsville died Saturday at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born at Glencoe, Ohio on June 27, 1936 a son of the late Arthur and Lorena Miller Underwood. He was a retired construction worker from Hatcher Brothers in Brilliant,a member of the Church of Christ, St. Clairsville and St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie #2541. He was preceded in death by a son, Donn Prosperi; daughter-in-law, Debbie Prosperi and a great grandson, Isaac Winland. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Kinder Underwood; his children, Joe Prosperi of North Carolina; Kathi (Ken) Dodd of Barnesville; Lisa (Jim) Lewis of St. Clairsville; Bill Underwood and Ralph Underwood both of Bellaire and Jodi (Mike) Bartnicki of Fairpoint; a sister, Evelyn Strawser of Lancaster, OH; a brother, Arthur (Marianne) Underwood of California; sister-in-law, Lee Ekstrom of Martins Ferry; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ross Heart Center, c/o OSU Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210. Helen Mae Walter Walter, Helen Mae, 83, of Clover Ridge, Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire. She was born in Powhatan Point on March 2, 1926, daughter of the late Grover C. and Stella Thomas Richardson. Helen was married to Wayne T. Walter, who preceded her in death, and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She and her husband raised three daughters: Nancy (Randy) Boan of Armstrong Mills, Ohio, Pat (Cliff) Marcum of Beallsville, Ohio, and Sandy (Scott) Moretz of Suwanee, Georgia. She was the loving grandmother of six grandchildren: Sara Boan, Andrew (Kristin) Boan, Alan Boan, Alicia Marcum, Anthony Marcum, and Daniel Moretz. She is also survived by a brother, Carroll Richardson, of Bellaire. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harry and James Richardson; sisters, Mary Berka and Virginia Ockert; and two infant sisters. Helen was a member of Grandview Christian Church near her home on Clover Ridge, where she lived for 57 years. For the past two years, she had resided at Westwood Landing in Woodsfield. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Coffman officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund for Westwood Landing, 37950 Airport Rd., Woodsfield, OH 43793 or Grandview Christian Church, 54760 Clover Ridge Rd., Powhatan Point, OH 43942.
Delmo Weekley Delmo Nelson Weekley, 73 of Jacobsburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He was born May 30, 1935 in Jacobsburg, a son of the late Mary Wilda Weekley. Delmo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and thru all his struggles he refused to give up. He was a retired employee of Ohio Ferro Alloy’s Powhatan Plant, a member of the Jacobsburg Bible Church, and a US Army veteran. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Jerry, and Jack Weekley. Surviving are his wife, Betty Stanek Weekley; a daughter, Joyce (Dennis) Helms of St. Clairsville; a son, Jim Weekley of Jacobsburg; 2 grandchildren, Jarret and Jamilyn Helms; sister, Janice (Estill) Sizemore of New Vienna, Ohio; brother, James (Joyce) Weekley of Bellaire. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will be held again on Saturday from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Bible Church with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Jacobsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobsburg Bible Church or the American Heart Association. Delmo’s family would like to extend thanks to Dr. David Feldman and staff of the Ohio State University, Ross Heart Center, and Dr. Chokkavelu and staff of St. Clairsville for the special care they provided.
Geneva E. White White, Geneva Elizabeth, 86, of Flushing, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born on June 14, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late John George Lasch and Frances Cleveland Blatchley Lasch. She was retired from the former Hillview Nursing Home in Flushing and the former Belmont County Home in St. Clairsville and a member of the Flushing Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Dixon White and a sister, Henrietta Kuhn. Surviving are three sons, John L. (Jean) White of Flushing, Dwayne Edward (Bonnie) White of New Athens, and Eugene S. (Debbie) White of Seneca, South Carolina; a daughter, Henrietta J. White of Flushing; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter expected in July. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m., with Earl Bailey and Loran Dace officiating. Burial follows at Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flushing Christian Church, P.O. Box 13, Flushing, Ohio 43977.
Velma Earlene White White, Velma Earlene “Alabam”, 86 of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville. She was born April 30, 1923 in Moulton, Alabama, a daughter of the late Roe Roberson and Dixie Addie B. Roberson. She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville, an oil painter, a hunter in her earlier years, she loved to fish and imparted these talents to her children and grandchildren, and she loved her country. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph Sutton; a brother, Almon Roberson, a sister, Cliffie Knoblauch, and cherished nephew, Henry Knoblauch; a step son, Jack Eugene White. She is survived by her husband, William White; a daughter, Nancy (Tom) Jordan of West Hartford, CT.; a son, Ralph (Paula) Sutton of Decatur, AL; grandchildren, Michael (Allison) Amenabar of West Hartford, CT., Thomas (Amber) Jordan of Newington, CT., Kimberly Amenabar Lisher and her husband Jon of Avon, CT., Todd Sutton of Decatur, AL., and Wade Sutton of Philadelphia, PA.; great grandchildren, Bailey, William, Cooper Amenabar, Madeline and Lily Rose Jordan; step children, Benjamin Nelson White of Mingo Junction, William Boyd White of Morristown, Vivian Elaine Clary of St. Albans, WV. She also leaves her beloved friend Helen Pinnick, who was a great friend and neighbor in her later years of life. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Jane and Jake of Hospice, Park Health Center nurses, aides, and Sue and Heather for their kindness and care.
Wilma "Peg" Whittelsey Whittelsey, Wilma “Peg”, 77, of Bellaire, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire. Peg was born in Bellaire, Ohio, October 3, 1931, daughter of the late Thomas and Lucille Boughner Porter. Peg had worked as a secretary and she had worked as a restaurant hostess and was very popular with the owners and clientele. She also operated a housecleaning and caretaking service for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Martha Clark, Laura Burgy, June Conroy, Mary Lee and Phyllis Sevcic; and 5 brothers, Ned Porter, Rev. James Porter, Dr. B. J. Porter, Homer Porter and Thomas Porter. Peg is survived by two daughters, Susan Blakey of Culver City, California and Linda Whittelsey of Mountain View, California; a grandson, Samuel Blakey; several nieces and nephews. Honoring Peg’s wishes there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150 Rayland, OH 43943.
Gerald D. “Red” Williams Gerald D. “Red” Williams, 68, of Centerville, Ohio died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Martins Ferry Hospital. He was born August 10, 1940 in Powhatan Point, a son of the late Delmas and Hazel Messenger Williams. Red was a retired coal miner from North American Coal’s No. 6 mine, a Christian by faith, a member of Weyer Lodge # 541 F. & A.M. in Centerville, and was Centerville’s small engine repairman for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Williams in 1986. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Pandzik Williams; three sons, Jerry (Rhonda) Williams of Piedmont, Ohio, Jeff Williams of Centerville, and Steve (Lisa) Williams of Uniontown, Ohio; a daughter, Crystal (George) Monroe of Centerville; two sisters, Mildred Britton, and Donna Palmer; four brothers, Bob Messenger, Richard Williams, Joe Williams, and Charles Williams; 11 grandchildren, Nichole, Desiree, Justen, and Meggan Williams, Rachel and Samantha Williams, Steven and Cody Williams, George, Jennie, Dusten Monroe; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Cordery officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department.
Kelly Williams Kelly Sue Williams 11, of Flushing, Ohio died Friday, January 23, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 11, 1997 in Wheeling, a daughter of Daniel Dale Williams and Michele McHenry Williams. Kelly was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church in Flushing. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfathers, Michael DellaMorta and Gary Morehead; maternal great grandfather, John William Hollingsworth; paternal great grandparents, Charles and Gladys Williams. Surviving in addition to her parents, are a sister, Shannon Williams and a brother, Danny Williams of the home; maternal grandparents, Doris and Dale Attinger of Luthersburg, PA., and Dana McHenry of Shadyside; paternal grandparents, Dolores Williams Morehead of Flushing, and Daniel Lee Williams of St. Clairsville; maternal great grandmother, Helen Hollingsworth of Luthersburg, PA.; paternal great grandparents, Harold and Phyllis Russell of Flushing. Friends will be received at the 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 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.
Catherine Marie Woods Woods, Catherine Marie, 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, February 27, 2009 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born October 16, 1931 in Barton, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis and Eva Savage Biggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Woods; a daughter, Cathy Lynn Woods; two sisters, Louise Pempek and Betty Brodzenski; two brothers, Louis Biggs Jr. and Robert Biggs. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Ann Woods of St. Clairsville; three sons, William Woods of Fairpoint, Ohio, David Woods and Robert Woods both of Edgewater, Maryland; six grandchildren, Jason Woods, Brandon Cain, Charlie Woods, Jessica Woods, Jed Woods and Jared Woods; three sisters, Delores Smith of Stow, Ohio, Patricia McGary of Adena, Ohio and Alice Klempton of Dillonvale, Ohio; two brothers, Fred Biggs of Wheeling, West Virginia and Tom Biggs of Martins Ferry, Ohio. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangement handled by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.
Charles A. Wurster Wurster, Charles A. “Charlie”, 84 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville. He was born at Chillicothe, Ohio on May 14, 1925, the son of Charles P. and Alice Anderson Wurster. Charlie was a retired Colonel from the U. S. Air Force. He was a fighter pilot, and flew combat missions in F-80s and P-51s during the Korean War, where he shot down two enemy planes. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He also flew combat sorties piloting C-130s in Vietnam. He was a member of the Math Faculty at both the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and the U. S. Air Force Academy, and worked in the Air Force missile and space program, contributing to the development of the Apollo system. After retiring from the Air Force, he served as a senior engineer for McDonnell Douglas and PRC in the space shuttle program at Kennedy Space Center, FL. He was a 1948 Graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and earned a Master’s Degree from MIT. He was a member of the East Richland Friends Church at St. Clairsville. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Devine Wurster; his children, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Charles D. (George Ann) Wurster of San Diego, CA, Lieutenant General Donald C. (Ronda) Wurster of Hurlburt AFB, FL; Robert A. (Dale) Wurster of Berkeley Springs, WV; Polly (Mark) Loy of St. Clairsville, OH; John P (Eva) Wurster of Rockwall, TX; George P. (Denise) Wurster of Winter Garden, FL and Richard A. Wurster of St. Clairsville, OH; a sister, Mary Ann Shearrow of Indianapolis, IN; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 2 p.m. until time of public services 4 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Private burial will take place at the West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Salvation Army, 315 37th Street, Bellaire, OH 43906 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
Dorothy D. Wurster Wurster, Dorothy D. "Dot", 85, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Sunday, August 16, 2009 Belmont Manor, St. Clairsville. She was born at West Point, NY on May 7, 1924, a daughter of the late Major General John M. and Anne C. Whitelegg Devine. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Wurster, Colonel, USAF Ret. on August 9, 2009; a brother, John A. Devine, and sister, Ruth Devine Finlay. Dorothy was an accomplished artist, a member of Artworks Around Town at Centre Market, and the recipient of numerous awards for her abstract paintings. She was also an author. Her book Army Brat: My Story is n the collection of the St. Clairsville Public Library. She graduated from Russel Sage College in Troy, New York with a bachelors degree. She also studied painting under Gene Davis and Thomas Downing, both artists from the Washington Color School movement. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also the daughter, wife and mother of professional military men. She was a member of the East Richland Friends Church at St. Clairsville. She is survived by her children, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Charles D. (George Ann) Wurster of San Diego, CA, Lieutenant General Donald C. (Ronda) Wurster of Hurlburt AFB, FL; Robert A. (Dale) Wurster of Berkeley Springs, WV; Polly (Mark) Loy of St. Clairsville, OH; John P. (Eva) Wurster of Rockwall, TX; George P. (Denise) Wurster of Winter Garden, FL and Richard A. Wurster of St. Clairsville, OH; a brother, Donald Devine of Leesburg, VA; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 2 p.m. until time of public services for Dorothy and her husband Charles at 4 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Private burial will take place at the West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Salvation Army, 315 37th Street, Bellaire, OH 43906 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
Grace Yates Grace Loretta Yates, 81 of Dillonvale, Ohio died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Heartland Care Center in Lansing. She was born June 20, 1928 in Willow Grove, a daughter of the late Thomas Butler and Eva Abel Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Senikovich; brothers, Bill and Pete Butler; sisters, Beverly Fox, Mary Jane Macy, and Bernice Gauding. Surviving are her husband, Guy Arthur Yates; sons, James D. (Jean) Yates of Dillonvale, Richard (Doris) Yates of Jupiter, FL., and Arthur (Carol) Yates of St. Clairsville; six grandchildren, Rhonda Senikovich of St. Clairsville, Travis Yates of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Trevor Yates of Wilmington, NC., Todd Yates of Dillonvale, James Richard Yates and Elizabeth Yates of St. Clairsville; sisters, Patty Rufener, Linda Ondosh, Jenny Caraway, and Dorothy Hall; brother, Howard Butler. There will be no services at this time.
Irene Saffell Yoho Yoho, Deloris Marie “Irene”, 78 of Glencoe, Ohio died Friday, July 24, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born at Glencoe on December 16, 1930 a daughter of the late Charles E. Neitzelt and Mary Margaret Pierce Neitzelt. Irene was retired from the St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools as a cafeteria worker, a life long member of the Glencoe United Methodist Church until it’s closing and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville. She was a 50 year member of the Glencoe American Legion Auxiliary, a 30 year member of the Glencoe Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and was one of the founding members of the Glencoe Cemetery Association. Irene expressed her appreciation for the privilege and joy of raising her children, enjoying her friends and living her life in the small community of Glencoe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Newell C. Saffell in April of 1979, by her second husband, Dale C. Yoho in September of 1999 and a brother, Ronald James Neitzelt. She is survived by three sons, N. Edward Saffell of Orlando, FL, James A. (Connie) Saffell of Glencoe and Kenneth L. (Kim) Saffell of St. Clairsville; stepchildren, Wendy (Bob) Davis of Newark, OH, Bryan (Jill) Yoho of Belmont and Glenn (Audra) Yoho of Bellaire; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Tiffany, Jason and Brittany; 6 step grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Brianna, Kirsten, Jimmy and Chase; brothers, Charles Edward (Lois) Neitzelt of Wheeling and Marvin E. Neitzelt of St. Clairsville; a special niece, Darlene (Jack) Boston. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glencoe Cemetery Assoc., P.O. Box 81, Glencoe, OH 43928.
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