East Liverpool Review, April 7, 2007
Josephine M. “Jo” Bonessi
CHESTER – Josephine J. “Jo” Bonessi passed quietly and peacefully away on April 5, 2007, after a long, lingering illness.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1923, to the late James and Elizabeth Fiala Bonessi.
Jo was raised in Chester, and graduated in 1946 from Geneva College, whe she studied business education.
Following graduation she taught commercial education at Chester and Oak Glen High schools until her retirement. She was involved in theatre productions, which she loved.
After retiring in 1984, Jo devoted her time to caring for other disabled members of her family and in 1992 she suffered a stroke which left her disabled.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph, who died at an early age; her sister, Angeline Masters, of Midland, who recently passed away in February 2007. Her brother, Dr. John J. Bonessi, passed away in 1989.
She is survived by a younger sister, Inez of Chester, and Dr. James V. Bonessi of Mt Vernon, Elizabeth Township, Pa., and numerous nieces and nephews now living in Baltimore, Md., New York City, Atlanta, Ga., South Bend, Ind., and Greater Pittsburg area.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. on Monday, April 9, at Sacred Heart Church in Chester, by Father Lino Ebejer followed by interment in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Wellsville.
Friends will be received at the Arner Funeral Chapel, 607 Carolina Ave., Chester, Saturday, April 7, for 6 to 9 p.m. and form 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home before Mass on Monday April 9, 2007. Memorial contribution can be made to the church or a favorite charity.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
KATHRYN E. GREGORY - Obituary
The Review, Feb. 27, 1998
Kathryn E. Gregory, 83
FAIR OAKS, Calif. – Services will be held Saturday for Kathryn E. Gregory, 83, of Fair Oaks, formerly of Chester, who died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, following a brief illness.
She was born in Morgantown, W. Va., May 3, 1914, a daughter of the late L. V. and Bertha Gidel Keck.
She graduated from Morgantown High School and West Virginia University. She taught at Chester Jr. High and Oak Glen High School form 1961 to 1976. She waas a member of the Rancho Cordova Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester, the Chester Garden Club, the Chester Women’s Club and Crescent Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. A resident of Chester since 1935, she moved to California in 1986.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gregory, who died in 1960; and a brother, L. V. Keck III.
She is survived by two sons, Doug Gregory of Sun City West, Ariz; and Robert Gregory of Fair Oaks, Calif.; two daughters, Jean Pritchett of Fair Oaks, Calif., and Ann Griss of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Katrina Lewis will conduct services at 1 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel of Chester. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call a the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Saturday.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Westminster United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
Kathryn E. Gregory, 83
FAIR OAKS, Calif. – Services will be held Saturday for Kathryn E. Gregory, 83, of Fair Oaks, formerly of Chester, who died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, following a brief illness.
She was born in Morgantown, W. Va., May 3, 1914, a daughter of the late L. V. and Bertha Gidel Keck.
She graduated from Morgantown High School and West Virginia University. She taught at Chester Jr. High and Oak Glen High School form 1961 to 1976. She waas a member of the Rancho Cordova Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester, the Chester Garden Club, the Chester Women’s Club and Crescent Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. A resident of Chester since 1935, she moved to California in 1986.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gregory, who died in 1960; and a brother, L. V. Keck III.
She is survived by two sons, Doug Gregory of Sun City West, Ariz; and Robert Gregory of Fair Oaks, Calif.; two daughters, Jean Pritchett of Fair Oaks, Calif., and Ann Griss of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Katrina Lewis will conduct services at 1 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel of Chester. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call a the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Saturday.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Westminster United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
BETTY JEAN GRIMES - Obituary
The Review, December 14, 1998
Betty Jean Grimes, 73
CHESTER – Betty Jean Grimes, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998, at City Hospital.
She was born in Newell Feb. 7, 1925, a daughter of the late James H. and Goldie Mae Dennis Grimes.
A lifelong area resident, she was a school teacher for 39 years. She taught at Chester Central , Chester Junior High and Allison Elementary.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Chester, where she served as Sunday school superintendent, teaching both Sunday school and Bible school. She was also a member of the TLC Group and the Young of Heart Senior Sit Group. She was a member of the West Virginia Teachers Association and the National Teachers Association and served as a Grey Lady with City Hospital. She was an avid bell collector, belonging to the American Bell Association and having a collection of 2,000 bells.
She is survived by a brother, Monty Mack Grimes of New Cumberland.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James Edgar Grimes.
Minister Jerry Hillyer of the church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 today and form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday.
Contributed by Diana Barnhart
Betty Jean Grimes, 73
CHESTER – Betty Jean Grimes, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998, at City Hospital.
She was born in Newell Feb. 7, 1925, a daughter of the late James H. and Goldie Mae Dennis Grimes.
A lifelong area resident, she was a school teacher for 39 years. She taught at Chester Central , Chester Junior High and Allison Elementary.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Chester, where she served as Sunday school superintendent, teaching both Sunday school and Bible school. She was also a member of the TLC Group and the Young of Heart Senior Sit Group. She was a member of the West Virginia Teachers Association and the National Teachers Association and served as a Grey Lady with City Hospital. She was an avid bell collector, belonging to the American Bell Association and having a collection of 2,000 bells.
She is survived by a brother, Monty Mack Grimes of New Cumberland.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James Edgar Grimes.
Minister Jerry Hillyer of the church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 today and form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday.
Contributed by Diana Barnhart
WILLIAM W. HARPER - Obituary
The Review, November 13, 1996
William W. Harper Jr., 53
CHESTER – William W. Harper Jr., 53, of Virginia Avenue died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996, at City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Wheeling May 13, 1943, a son of Mary Embleton Harper and the late W. W. Harper Sr.
He was employed several years as a teacher. He also was a electrician 15 years for theatrical lighting. He graduated from Chester High School and West Liberty State College. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club and the IATSE.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a son, Andrew M. Harper of San Jose, Calif.; a brother, James R. Harper of Chester; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Mary) Gillispie of Sarasota, Fla.; and three nephews and a niece.
Evangelist Frank Higginbotham of Virginia Avenue Church of Chris and the Rev. Sherman G. Davidson of the First United Methodist Church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home form 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Children’s Hospital.
Contributed by BOB
William W. Harper Jr., 53
CHESTER – William W. Harper Jr., 53, of Virginia Avenue died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996, at City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Wheeling May 13, 1943, a son of Mary Embleton Harper and the late W. W. Harper Sr.
He was employed several years as a teacher. He also was a electrician 15 years for theatrical lighting. He graduated from Chester High School and West Liberty State College. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club and the IATSE.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a son, Andrew M. Harper of San Jose, Calif.; a brother, James R. Harper of Chester; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Mary) Gillispie of Sarasota, Fla.; and three nephews and a niece.
Evangelist Frank Higginbotham of Virginia Avenue Church of Chris and the Rev. Sherman G. Davidson of the First United Methodist Church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home form 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Children’s Hospital.
Contributed by BOB
SARA A. THOMAS - Obituary
Evening Review
Jan 4, 1996
Sara A. Thomas, 87
EAST LIVERPOOL – Sara A. Thomas, 87, of Globe Street, formerly of Chester, died at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at City Hospital.
She was born in Chester May 1, 1908, a daughter of the late David and Sarah Maylan Thomas.
She lived her life in Chester until a year ago when she moved to East Liverpool. She was employed as a teacher 44 years at Chester High School and Oak Glen High School before retiring in 1973. She graduated from Chester High School in 1921 and from Bethany College in 1929. She attended West Virginia University and earned her master’s degree at Pitt University. She served as secretary and treasurer of Chester City Park and was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Thomas; and a sister, Ina Birkhimer.
Minister James Dawes of the church will conduct services at 2p.m. Saturday at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends my call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday.
Contributed by BOB
Jan 4, 1996
Sara A. Thomas, 87
EAST LIVERPOOL – Sara A. Thomas, 87, of Globe Street, formerly of Chester, died at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at City Hospital.
She was born in Chester May 1, 1908, a daughter of the late David and Sarah Maylan Thomas.
She lived her life in Chester until a year ago when she moved to East Liverpool. She was employed as a teacher 44 years at Chester High School and Oak Glen High School before retiring in 1973. She graduated from Chester High School in 1921 and from Bethany College in 1929. She attended West Virginia University and earned her master’s degree at Pitt University. She served as secretary and treasurer of Chester City Park and was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Thomas; and a sister, Ina Birkhimer.
Minister James Dawes of the church will conduct services at 2p.m. Saturday at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends my call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday.
Contributed by BOB
HARRIETTE ROCKWELL - Obituary
Evening Review, July 26, 1990
Harriette Rockwell, 78, Retired Teacher
HUNTINGTON, W Va. – Services are planned Friday for Mrs. Harriette Ann Rockwell, 78, of 1218 Ninth St., formerly of Chester, who died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 1990, at home.
She was born July 5, 1912, at Hartford, W. Va., a daughter of the late Robert Embleton and Hattie Stone Embleton.
A retired Hancock County school teacher and a graduate of Marshall University, Mrs. Rockwell resided about 16 years in Huntington. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, League of Women Voters, Tri-State Peace Fellowship, A. A. U. W., Huntington Track Club, Church Women United, Retired Teachers Association and the UNICEF Committee of Huntington.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela E. Rockwell of Charleston, W. Va.; a sister Mary E. Harper of Chester; two brothers, Robert Embleton of Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Paul Embleton of Richmond, Ind., and two grandchildren.
The Rev. Ronald R. Brooks and the Rev. Jan Thornton are to conduct the services at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary.
Graveside services are planned at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of Huntington or branches of Domestic Violence Shelter.
Harriette Rockwell, 78, Retired Teacher
HUNTINGTON, W Va. – Services are planned Friday for Mrs. Harriette Ann Rockwell, 78, of 1218 Ninth St., formerly of Chester, who died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 1990, at home.
She was born July 5, 1912, at Hartford, W. Va., a daughter of the late Robert Embleton and Hattie Stone Embleton.
A retired Hancock County school teacher and a graduate of Marshall University, Mrs. Rockwell resided about 16 years in Huntington. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, League of Women Voters, Tri-State Peace Fellowship, A. A. U. W., Huntington Track Club, Church Women United, Retired Teachers Association and the UNICEF Committee of Huntington.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela E. Rockwell of Charleston, W. Va.; a sister Mary E. Harper of Chester; two brothers, Robert Embleton of Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Paul Embleton of Richmond, Ind., and two grandchildren.
The Rev. Ronald R. Brooks and the Rev. Jan Thornton are to conduct the services at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary.
Graveside services are planned at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of Huntington or branches of Domestic Violence Shelter.
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