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Mary Archer

Mary Margaret Archer, 81 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Glencoe died Monday, January 4, 2010 in Shadyside, at the home of her youngest daughter, Cindy.

She was born February 29, 1928 in Warwood, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John W. Schoeppner and Catherine Theresa Wolf Schoeppner.

Mary was retired co-owner of the former Archer & Sons Repair Service in Bethesda, a former employee of Riesbeck’s Food Market in St. Clairsville, and a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor James “Jim” Archer; a grandson, Zachary Simone.

Surviving are her children, Cathy (Rusty) Yochum of St. Clairsville, Vicky Fowler of Uniontown, Taylor James “Jim” Archer III of Wellsville, Cindy Archer of Shadyside, John (Lisa) Archer of Cambridge, Mike (Darlene) Archer of Shadyside, Mark (Barbara) Archer of St. Clairsville, and Tom (Mary Lynne) Archer of St. Clairsville; a sister, Barbara Ann Slovick of Bellaire; a brother, John Edward (Betty) Schoeppner of Bellaire; 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at East Richland Evangelical Friends Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial follows in Warnock Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri County Help Center, 183 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Bernice L. Ault

Ault, Bernice L. 95 of Cortland, Ohio formerly of Stewartsville, Ohio died Friday, February 5, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Cortland.

She was born May 29, 1914 in Stewartsville, Ohio a daughter of the late Harvey and Jenny Byers Helms.

Bernice was a homemaker, a Methodist by faith and loved playing the piano, playing bingo and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Ault; daughters, Sheila E. (Clarence) Massa and Myra J. (Kenneth) Sole; brothers, Carl, Ray, Walter, Henry and Martie Helms and sisters, Bertha Neitzelt and Gertrude Imhoff.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret A. Klem of Cortland, Ohio with whom she resided; grandsons, William (Mary) Massa of Delphos, Ohio and their children Nick, Tony and Jessica; Jeffery (Terri) Klem of Cortland, Ohio and their children Michael and Brandon; granddaughter, Kathy (Chad) McLeish of Bridgeport, Ohio; 24 nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to: Celtic Healthcare, 3530 Belmont Avenue, Suite 7, Youngstown, Ohio 44505.

Lillian A. “Sally” Ault

Lillian A. "Sally" Ault, age 87, of Centerville, Ohio, died Monday, January 4, 2010 at the SunBrigde Care Center in Parkersburg.

Preceded in death by husband Donald R. "Mutt" Ault, she was born in Centerville, May 11, 1922, a daughter of the late Harold and Jessie Fitch of Centerville.

Lillian was a longstanding member of the Centerville Christian Church. She was a housewife, telephone operator, and retired as a seamstress with St. Clair Cleaners.

Surviving family include: one daughter, Kathy Halbert and husband Fred of Parkersburg, West Virginia; two sons James L. Ault of Athens, Ohio and Larry Ault and his wife Bonnie of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Kay Hess and her husband Jim of Senecaville, Ohio. Also surviving are six grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Curly Fitch Bonar.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery in Centerville.

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

John “Jack” Barchanowicz

John Chester “Jack” Barchanowicz, 80 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born December 27, 1929 in Tower Hill, PA., a son of the late John Barchanowicz and Sophia Olenick Barchanowicz -Fuddla.

Jack was a retired employee of Wheeling–Pittsburgh Steel’s Beech Bottom Plant, a U.S. Army and Army Reserve veteran, lifetime and proud member of the NRA.

In addition to his parents of Carmichael, PA., he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Brunner of Charleston, WV; an infant brother, Robert James.

Surviving are three sons, Robert J. (Jenny Murphy) Barchanowicz of Erie, PA., Daniel Barchanowicz-U.S. Army serving in Afghanistan, and David (Bonnie Bizanovich) Callipare of St. Clairsville; sisters, Gertrude “Trudy” Conroy of Waynesboro, VA., Irene “Rene” Urban of North Almstead, OH., Patricia Papes of Vermillion, OH., Dorothy “Dee” Roberts of Phurmont, MD.; nieces, nephews, and extended family. Special thanks to Jack’s best friend and partner in crime, Rube Perkins.

Young at heart, Jack was an outdoorsman and horseman. He loved everything about Texas, he dreamed of the open ranges, and the Old West. He spent most of his days caring for his horses and his dogs. His noble friend and loyal companion, “Wolfie” died on the same day, we guess from a broken heart. Jack enjoyed learning and practicing languages, poetry and history, with a particular interest in the Civil War era. He took pleasure in the simple, but good things in life, a warm fire, a glass of sangria, a good book, writing in his journal. He would occasionally share some of his thoughts and prose with the local newspaper.

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 Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 115, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Sammy L. “Meat Ball” Baugh

Baugh, Sammy L. “Meat Ball”, 70, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Sienna Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in St. Clairsville on December 9, 1939, son of the late Darcus and Dorothy Mae Nolan Baugh.

Sammy was a retired coal miner from Saginaw Mining Company in St. Clairsville. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball and was well known around the Ohio Valley playing in many leagues. He also was an avid fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Gussie Baugh; a sister, Lois Baugh; and a stepbrother, Bill Denham.

Sammy is survived by his wife, Sharon Brown Baugh; two daughters, Lisa (Gary) Myers of Dillonvale, Diane (David) Truax of St. Clairsville; a son, Michael (Kathy) Baugh of Flushing; a stepdaughter, Michelle Dake of Utah; a sister, Vicki Dunn of Batesville, Ohio; a brother, Jim Baugh of St. Clairsville; six grandchildren, Logan, Sydney, Camden, Lindsay, Anna and James; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 5 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Rev. David Demarest officiating.

Herbert “Fonz” Bennington

Bennington, III, Herbert Roy. “Fonz”, 33, of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at City Hospital, Bellaire.

He was born at Bellaire on November 18, 1976 a son of Herbert R. Bennington, Jr. and Albretta “Bertie” Arn Bennington.

He was a self employed mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Herbert and Almeda Bennington, Sr.; John Arn, Sr. and William Heatherington; a brother-in-law, James Stonebreaker, Jr.

He is survived by his parents, Herb and Bertie Bennington of Shadyside; one son, Herbert Roy Bennington, IV; three daughters, Haileigh, Hauna and Heather Bennington all of Jacobsburg; his long time girl friend, Tonya Ray; sisters, Wendy and Paul Stonebreaker of Armstrongs Mills and Rhonda and James Willis of Bellaire; maternal grandmother, Leona Arn of Shadyside; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a great nephew.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation with Pastor Jeff Lewis officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Albretta Bennington, 65 W. 47th St., Apt. 14, Shadyside, OH 43947.

Lawrence “Larry” Blinco Jr.

Blinco, Lawrence Jr. “Larry”, 63, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, 2010 in Wheeling Hospital.

He was born Dec. 13, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence and Olive Freer Blinco.

Larry was raised in Weirton, W.Va. and became a retired Sergeant Major serving over 22 years in the U.S. Army. He served valiantly and most notably as a "Ghostrider" in a helicopter assault capacity during the Vietnam War, eventually, serving for an extended period of time in South Korea. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses in St. Clairsville.

Surviving are his wife, Malnam Kim Blinco; two sons, David (Ashley) Blinco of Bethesda and Patrick Blinco and his fiancé Rachel Fox of St. Clairsville; a grandson, Ethan Blinco; two brothers, Thomas George Blinco of Charleston, W.Va. and Robert Lee Blinco of Shadyside.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. with John Long officiating.

Mildred Bumgardner

Mildred P. Bumgardner, 89 of Warnock, Ohio died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born July 23, 1920 in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late Chester Kettlewell and Mary Adeline Wheeler Kettlewell.

Mildred was a retired nurse’s aide, a member of Warnock Community Church, and the Glencoe Senior Citizens Center.

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

Surviving are three sons, Marvin (Darlene) Bumgardner of Belmont, Chester (Mary) Bumgardner of Warnock, and Lawrence (Nancy) Bumgardner of Morristown; four daughters, Mary Lou (Gerald) Usenick of Glencoe, Sara Jane (Louis) Rebecca of Warnock, Lara Belle (Greg) Crow of Bellaire, and Debra (Tom) Lawrence of Centerville; two sisters, Minerva Kettlewell of Bridgeport and Marjorie Fox of Belmont; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Diane Jefchak officiating. Burial follows in Warnock Cemetery.

Angelana (Angie) Clark

Clark, Angelana F. (Angie), 74 died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at her home in St. Clairsville, OH.

She was born April 21, 1935 in Teeters Creek, Bridgeport, WV a daughter of the late Columbus Martin Gainer and Bessie Lutz Gainer.

Mrs. Clark was retired from the Social Security Administration in Wheeling, WV. She was an active member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and an avid walker on the National Road Bikeway (trail). Angelana enjoyed gardening, collecting Fostoria glassware and spending time with her family and friends. She loved life and loved to laugh and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher James Lewis; four brothers, Hubert, Aubert, Columbus Junior and Ersel Gainer; two sisters, Juanita Davis and Rosalie Coffman.

Surviving are her loving husband of 40 years, Robert L. Clark; two daughters, Sheila Jacob and her husband Parke of Wellsburg, WV and Elizabeth Sue Olnick of Westminster, MD; one son, Don Richard Childers and his wife Rita of Moundsville, WV; one stepdaughter, Jamie Gray of Moundsville, WV; one stepson, George Roger Clark and his wife Jane of Moundsville, WV; Grandchildren, Jeremy Olnick, Jodie Childers and her husband Dan Messina, Cody Childers, Michele Coulson and her husband Curt, Trevor Clark and his wife Megan, Rachel Potters and her husband Ben, Robin Clark and her husband Aaron Hoback, Beth Glover and her husband Jason and Beth Tetrick; 11 great grandchildren; three sisters, Vivian Forman, Elizabeth Davis and Sarah Nutter; many nieces, nephews and friends.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Trail Bikeway, P.O. Box 537, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

Frank Donda

Donda, Frank, 89, of St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at his home.

He was born in St. Clairsville on April 20, 1920, son of the late Anton “Andy” and Frances Vild Donda.

Frank was a retired die setter from the International Harvester Plant in Shadyside, Ohio. He attended the East Richland Friends Church; he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 159 in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Sherba.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Myrtle Louise Boich Donda; two sons, Frank E. (Lynn) Donda of St. Clairsville and Gregory L. (Shelley) Donda of Westerville, Ohio; a sister, Bessie Hoffman of Wheeling; a brother, Joe Donda of St. Clairsville; six grandchildren, Heather Lynne, Trevor James, Sommer Marie, Ashley B., Amber Nicole, Zachary Lee and a great granddaughter, Makayla Rylee.

Private Services were held at the convenience of the family at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Full Military Honor Services were conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Richland Christian School, 67885 Friends Church Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.

Mina Early

Mina Jane Early, 89 of Neffs, Ohio died Monday, February 15, 2010 at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, Ohio.

She was born March 29, 1920 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Marion Cecil Trigg and Mary Ethel Schramm Trigg.

Mina was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Key Ridge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Bonfini, Jr.; a sister, Ida Nelson; brothers, Arthur, Vernon, Lewis, Delbert, John, and Wilson Trigg.

Surviving are her husband, George Richard Early; daughters, Rose Mary (Sonny) Olinski of Pleasant City, Elaine Bonfini of Bellaire, Cindy (Jim) Padgett of Neffs, and Linda (Sam) Drummond of Bellaire; sons, Charles (Debbie) Bonfine of Canton, Jim (Donita) Coutz of Bellaire, and Rick (Patty) Early of Glencoe; sister, Ruth Sidone of Jupiter, FL.; a brother, Elmer Trigg of Bellaire; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Nellie Millhouse officiating. Burial follows in Davis Cemetery, Bellaire.

Renie Jean French

French, Renie Jean, age 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

She was born March 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James and Henrietta Wallace Rusch.

Renie was a retired medical assistant and was retired from Belmont County Senior Services as the director of the Colerain Senior Center.

Surviving are two sons, John French and William French; two daughters, Christine Schau and Kate Holcomb; a sister, Bonnie Zablotny; three brothers, Randall, James and David Rusch; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Honoring Renie’s wishes there will be a private family service on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Online Condolences may be sent to the family from www.toothmanfuneralhome.com.

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

Gerda R. Friend

Gerda R. Friend, 89 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville.

She was born October 5, 1920 in Germay, a daughter of the late Willie and Alice Reichstein.

Gerda was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Steubenville Plant and a Garment Factory employee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil A. Friend; a granddaughter, Stacy Friend Flick.

Surviving are four sons, Werner H. (Janet) Petschke of St. Clairsville, Harold C. “Punky” Friend of Bannock, Norman H. (Ardith) Friend of Cuyahoga Falls, Roger “Steve” (Karen) Friend of Columbus; two grandchildren, Scott Friend and Rhonda Colarik; three great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the J.B. Martin Recreation Center, 102 Fair Ave., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

John J. Garczyk Jr.

Garczyk, John J. Jr., 75, of Maynard Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday, January 18, 2010 in Wheeling Hospital.

He was born in Lafferty, Ohio on December 28, 1934, son of Teresa Klotz Garczyk and the late John J. Garczyk Sr.

John was a retired employee from International Harvester and a truck driver. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard; the Maynard PNA Club; the Fairpoint Polish Club; and was a volunteer firefighter with Maynard Community Vol. Fire Dept.. For over 50 years.

John is survived by his wife, Joanne C. Vicker Garczyk; his mother, Teresa Garczyk; two children, Sharon (Timothy) Perko of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Kenneth J. (Emily) Garczyk of Pleasant Grove, Ohio; three grandchildren, Chelsie Perko, Morgan E. Garczyk and Cameron Garczyk.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 3 p.m.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Graven on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard. Entombment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made to Maynard Community Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 302, Maynard, OH 43937 or St. Stanislaus Church, P.O. Box 308, Maynard, OH 43937.

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.

David M. Grant Sr.

Grant, David M. Sr., 64, of Belmont, formerly of Senecaville, Ohio, died Jan. 29, 2010 at home.

He was born September 28, 1945 in Jacobsburg, Ohio, son of the late James and Freda Foulst Grant.

David was the retired owner and operator of Grant Contracting and was retired from Consolidation Coal Company # 3 Mine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his children, Bernell Hall of Holloway, David M. Grant Jr. of Senecaville, Shirella (George) Walls of Belmont, Kim (Tom) Garloch and Tina (Jim) Meager both of Glencoe; 9 grandchildren, Rick Hall, Charlie Hall, David (Brandy) Hall and Shiela Hall, Chad Walls, Dustin Walls, Nathan Walls, Abbi Walls and Alyson Grant; 8 great grandchildren; several sisters and brothers.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Monday from 5 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. with Pastor Larry Helms officiating. Private committal services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Patricia Rose Jeffers

Jeffers, Patricia Rose (Heath), 77, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 in Baton Rouge, LA where she resided with her daughter. She was formerly of Glencoe, Ohio.

She was born May 30, 1932 in St. Clairsville, OH, daughter of George “Bud” and Virginia Rose (McCort) Heath. Patricia married Sanford Jeffers on June 30, 1951. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2001. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, George “Buddy” Heath Jr.

She is survived by her children, Sanford “Sammy” (Debbie) Jeffers Jr. of Barberton, OH, Wayne (Liz) Jeffers of Somers Point, NJ, Donald (Sue) Jeffers of Adrian, MI and Joyce (Albert) Saksa of Gonzales, LA; also surviving are her grandchildren, Michelle (Jamie) Patton of Richwood, OH, Heather Jo Maldonado of Barberton, OH, Jamie (Marc) Kahn of Norton, OH, Michelle Fox of Somers Point, NJ, Joy Jeffers of Adrian, MI, Vincent (Rachel) Saksa of Prairieville, LA and Timothy (Shannon) Saksa of Shreveport, LA; and her great-grandchildren, Hailey Patton, Allison Blair, Alex Maldonado, Abby Maldonado, Emma Kahn, Marc Kahn Jr., Angelic Watson, Dalton Watson and Ashton Saksa; her brothers, Jerry, Francis, Earl, and Alan Heath and sisters LeNora Blon and Maude Valentine. Patricia is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family who will greatly miss her warm spirit.

She had a special gift of making people feel welcome in her home. No one was a stranger for long and no one left her home hungry. She enjoyed people and always believed the best about everyone, encouraging them to reach their highest potential.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.

Edward L. Kopyar

Kopyar, Edward L., 82, of Glencoe Rd., Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe Health Care Center in St. Clairsville.

He was born Oct. 8, 1927 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late Florian J. and Elizabeth Rabulsky Kopyar.

Edward retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel’s Martins Ferry Plant after 35 years of service. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served four years in the U.S. Navy; and was a member of Glencoe American Legion Post 632.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred and two sisters, Betty Kopyar and Wilma Gilham.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Sawyers Kopyar; four brothers, William of St. Clairsville, Robert of Bellaire, Tom of Cambridge and Bernard of Sunset Heights; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating. Burial will follow in Jacobsburg Cemetery. Military Services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Thursday at 11 a.m.

Betty and Benny Kupronis Together Again

KUPRONIS, Betty Jean, 81, of Blaine, Passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Bolivar, Ohio. Born September 25, 1928 in Crabapple, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Leota Gibson. Betty attended St. Clairsville High School. She married Benny Kupronis on February 1, 1947. They were together 50 years until Benny’s death on March 14, 1997.

Betty worked 18 years at Clevite Corp. in Lansing, Ohio. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church in Blaine, Ohio. Betty enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, crocheting and loved her flower gardens. She loved spending time with her family and missed her husband dearly.

She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Sharon (husband Auvil) Parsons of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Rosemarie (husband Bob) Shingle of Bolivar, Ohio. One brother, Bill Gibson of Pipersville, Pennsylvania, three sisters, Lillian Kupronis of Itasca, Illinois, Dorothy Grieswell of Jacksonville, North Carolina and Mary Deacon of Algonquin, Illinois.

Grandchildren include, A.P. and Shayna Parsons of St. Clairsville, Stacy Shingle-Sinicropi (husband Jason) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Rob Shingle (Wife Laura) of Saline, Michigan; Great grandchildren include, Taylor Alexis, Ashley Marie, and Benjamin Jason Sinicropi, Meghanrose, Emelia Margaret and Anna Josephine Shingle.

In addition to her parents and her husband Benny, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilbur and George Gibson and sister, Lois Rosenwinkle.

A Private Service officiated by Rev. John A. Brown was held at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Betty was laid to rest by her beloved husband in Holly Memorial Gardens.

The family request that memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s name to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third St., Dover, OH 44622.

Martha Mae Lazor

Lazor, Martha Mae, 81, of Piedmont, Ohio formerly of Mingo Junction died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at her home.

She was born March 17, 1928 in Lumberport, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl Carpenter and Pearl Grogg Carpenter.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton, a member of St. Clairsville American Legion Post 159 Ladies Auxiliary, and former president of Mingo Junction American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Fredericks; an infant brother.

Surviving are her husband William “Bill” Lazor; two daughters, Karen (Mike) Homol of Steubenville and Chris (Dale) Bonnett of Belmont; nine grandchildren, Michael (Kasey) Homol, Rebecca (Philip) Rook, Bernadette (Adam) Meyer, April (Mike) McCann, Anna (Mike) Hahn, Jonathan, Christina, and Mary Homol, Sarah Bonnett; 14 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton, Ohio with the Very Rev. Michael Kabel officiating. Burial follows in St. Nicholas Cemetery.

There will be a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a Panachida service at 9:15 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 115, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Betty U. Underwood Miller

MILLER, Betty Ursula Steele Underwood, 83, of St. Clairsville, died Jan. 8, 2010 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. Betty was born Nov. 1, 1926 in Key, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard Guy and Lucy Novella Fraley Steele.

She was a retired teachers aide from St. Clairsville Elementary School and was a devoted member of the St. Clairsville Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Russell Underwood in 1975; two brothers, Orville and Charles Steele and a sister, Bonnie Warner.

Surviving are her husband, Billy Miller of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Karen Dawn (Philip) Dunfee of Flushing and Dana Kaye (Ray) Ramsay of Belmont; two stepdaughters, Connie Sue (Art) Bliecher and Kathy Ann (Ritty) Maraldo both of Indiana; a stepson, Paul Edward (Chris) Miller of Indiana; two grandchildren, David (Joy) Dunfee of Flushing and Kristen (Mike) Higgenbotham of Belmont; 9 step grandchildren, Amanda, Edward and Jeffery Bliecher, Ryan, Matthew, Lindsay and Whitney Maraldo and Paul and John Miller all of Indiana; 5 great grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, Dylan Guy, Adam and Evan.

Betty will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial will be in Jacobsburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way S., Delaware, OH 43015.

George E. Miller

George E. Miller, 83 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Forest Hill Retirement Community in St. Clairsville.

He was born November 15, 1926 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Howard Miller and Catherine Thompson Miller.

George was a retired machinist from Blaw Knox, a graduate of Wheeling High School and West Liberty College, a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville where he served as an Elder and Deacon, a U.S. Army veteran, a 50 year member of Belmont Lodge # 16 F&AM, 50 year member of Bridgeport #452 O.E.S., a life member of the Elks in Wheeling, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville member, member of Osiris Temple of the Shrine in Wheeling where he served as the Commander of Legion of Honor and was a member of the Arab Patrol, Social Club, and Royal Order of Jesters, he was also a member of the El Tor Grotto in Wheeling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Mintzer, Jenny Jerrome, and Shirley Newman; a brother, Tom Miller.

Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Margaret Doty Miller; a sister, Aletha Rucki of St. Clairsville; brothers, Howard (Dolly) Miller of Pittsburgh, Robert Miller of Florida; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, c/o Osiris Temple, P.O. Box 2048 Wheeling, WV 26003 or First Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

Belmont Lodge # 16 F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic services at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

George Neff

Neff, George E. 88 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.

He was born at Jacobsburg, Ohio on July 29, 1921 a son of the late Harry and Ethel Douglas Neff.

George served as Sheriff of Belmont County for 16 years and was currently a Special Deputy for the department. He was also a former employee of the Belmont Co. Engineers Office, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, a security officer for the City Hospital, Bellaire and an Iron Worker for Shenango Steel,

He was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville, a 50 year member of Weyer Lodge #541 F.& A.M. at Centerville, Ohio State University Varsity “O” Member, a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party of Belmont County, and a life member of the Saints Club, the Sons of Italy of Bellaire and the Bellaire High School Alumni Assoc.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Gongola Neff; his son Richard L. Neff; 7 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by his daughters, Delores “Dolly” Springhetti, Barbara Stewart and Pamela Neff all of St. Clairsville; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. with Masonic services at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Burial will in Jacobsburg Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the St. Clairsville Eagles.

Memorial contribution may be made to Cumberland Trail Fire Department or the Saints Club.

James Pyle

James Basil “Jim or Jimmy” Pyle, 62 of Pineview 2 Group Home in Belmont, Ohio died Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

He was born February 22, 1947 in New Cumberland, WV, a son of the late James Orion Pyle and Edna Lucas Pyle.

James lived at home until 1983. After various residences he moved to Belmont Habilitation Center in St. Clairsville in 1987. He lived there until 2006 when he moved to the Pineview 2 Group Home where he remained until his death.

He attended Belco Works Workshop for several years and most recently Tomorrow’s Corner Day Program, both in St. Clairsville.

Jimmy had a vivid imagination. He told stories in great detail about hunting grizzly bears, shooting down the enemy from his airplane and he would discuss the war as reported on TV but in a different language, all his own. He enjoyed western memorabilia, cowboys, and John Wayne. He liked to listen and sing-along to John Denver music and other country songs.

Jimmy Pyle had a wonderful personality and many interests. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating.

Burial will follow in Oakview Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

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.

John Riddle

Riddle, John L., 81 of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born at Youngstown, Ohio on July 17, 1928 a son of the late Norris “Bill” Riddle and Galdys Purtiman Riddle.

John was a retired electrical supervisor for the former Ohio Edison R. E. Burger Plant at Dilles Bottom and a former Ohio State Highway Patrolman. He was a member of the Jacobsburg United Methodist Church, a former member of the Smith Township Volunteer Fire Dept. and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Dennis Riddle.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Beck Riddle; a brother Bill Riddle of Texas; grandchildren, Heather and Kevin Cornell of Huber Heights, Ohio, Robert and Robin Riddle of Dayton, Ohio and a great granddaughter, Jacqui Cornell.

At John’s request there will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Entombment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio.

Nancy Jean Watenpool Riley

Riley, Nancy Jean Watenpool, 75 of Barton, Ohio died Saturday, February 20, 2010 in Wheeling Hospital.

She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 26, 1934, daughter of the late Harry and Hulena Castilow Watenpool.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Harry Allen Minch; a brother, Bill Watenpool; a sister, Evelyn Burris and a great granddaughter, Samantha Woolwine.

Surviving are her husband, Anthony F. Riley, Sr.; a daughter, Lee Ann Salco of Martins Ferry; three sons, Anthony F. “Pete” Riley, Jr. of Barton, G. Michael Riley of St. Clairsville and James E. Riley of Jacobsburg; two sisters, Peggy McGreal of Beaver Falls, Pa and Mary Ann Slaughenhoupt of Florida; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Private Services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

Arrangements were entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Eugene D. Scott

Scott, Eugene D., 85, of Bannock, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at home.

He was born March 26, 1924 in Ward, West Virginia, son of the late Claude Tyree Scott and Ida Mae Adamson Scott.

Eugene was retired from Valley Machine in Martins Ferry and he was a barber. He was a member of Lloydsville United Methodist Church. Eugene was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He served in A Company 325th Glider Infantry Regiment and was trained in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He was a member of the VFW Post 5356 and formerly a member of the American Legion Post 159 both in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Paul, Charles, Edward and Farris Scott; and infant sister, Cleo.

Surviving are his wife, Stella Ainsworth Scott; a son, Eugene Scott and his wife Gena of Bannock; 2 granddaughters, Hannah and Elizabeth Scott; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gene Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Full Military Honor Services will be conducted at 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home by the Belmont County Council of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Courtney Nichole White

White, Courtney Nichole of St. Clairsville, Ohio. My girl, my angel, my life. The strongest person I know. You will be in our hearts every moment of every day. You touched so many lives. We love you and you will be missed forever. She lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the age of 21.

Blessed daughter of Cristy White and Phillip White. Sister of Levi Leeper and granddaughter of Leonard White and Margaret Smith. Loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service to follow.

Janet Ellen Yardley

Yardley, Janet Ellen, 75, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Monday, February 15, 2010 in Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

She was born June 10, 1934 in Key, Ohio, daughter of the late John Maurice Harvey and Sara Hazel Ramsay Harvey.

She was a retired elementary school teacher from Martins Ferry City Schools.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Yardley.

Surviving are two sons, John Yardley of Roswell, Georgia and William H. Yardley of Suwanee, Georgia; a sister, Helen Tarbet of Key, Ohio; and a granddaughter, Emilie Yardley.

Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Pleasant Grove, Ohio, with Wayne Clark officiating. Entombment will follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s memory to help fight breast cancer to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.