Saturday, September 26, 2009

Mrs. John Hawkins Obituary

Mrs. John Hawkins

East Liverpool, OH Daily Crisis

May 21, 1894

The remains of Mrs. John Hawkins, of New Lisbon, will be laid to rest in the Kemble cemetery tomorrow (Sunday). The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church New Lisbon.

Arthur E. Ward Obituary

Arthur E. Ward

East Liverpool, OH Daily Crisis

June 24, 1903

MINER DIED OF HEART FAILURE

Arthur E. Ward, a miner employed in the coal mines at Zalia, W. Va., was stricken with heart failure. Sunday evening about 7 o’clock. When found by his neighbor he was sitting naturally in a chair and death had evidently come painlessly and instantly. The deceased was 56 years of age. He served in the Civil War, was a member of G. A. R. post at New Cumberland. The body was taken to Toronto for burial.

Artemus A. Ward Obituary

Artemus A. Ward

East Liverpool, OH Daily Crisis

May 21, 1894

Elkton, May 19--Artemus A. Ward formerly a prominent farmer of Elkrun township, died at Salem yesterday of consumption. His remains will be entered at Kemble cemetery Sunday morning at

11 o’clock.

John Ward Obituary

John Ward

East Liverpool Tribune

March 3, 1911 Page 3

DIED OF DIPHTHERIA.

John, the 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs . John Ward of Lisbon street, died at an early hour yesterday morning from diphtheria. The remains will be shipped on the early train this morning to New Matamoras, where the funeral services will be held and burial made.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Agnes Mae (Hap) Rodgers Jones Obituary

Donated by Bonnie Ryan
Agnes Mae “Hap” Rogers Jones, 93
The Review
September 10, 2009

NOBLETON, Fla. – Agnes Mae “Hap” Rogers Jones, 93, of Nobleton, Fla., and a former resident of Shippingport, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 in East Liverpool Hospital, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Born May 16, 1916 in Shippingport, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Velma Ruth Knowles Rogers. Agnes was a 1934 graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland. She was the owner/operator of a grocery store, gas station, and restaurant in Shippingport. Being a gourmet cook, she loved cooking and baking each day for personnel employed during the construction of the world’s first commercial nuclear power plant in the 1950’s.
Agnes was also involved in the community and the church. As a longtime member of the Breen Valley Methodist Church and late, Nobleton Community Church in Fl., she served as youth choir director, a member of the adult choir, Sunday School teacher, officer in Ladies Aide Society and Willing Workers, librarian, and on occasion played the organ. In the community, she was actively involved in the Fire Department Auxiliary, Arts and Crafters Association and the Quilters Association. She was also an avid walker, gardener, seamstress, and a caregiver to many.
She, along with her husband, bought a home in Fla. in 1974 and enjoyed spending winters there. In 1988, they sold their Shippingport home and moved to their Florida home on a more permanent basis. Their love of family brought them back to Pennsylvania, where they spent each summer with their beloved daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Dwayne Adams.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Dwayne Adams of Greene Twp.; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Carole Jones, Beverly Hills, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Janice Kiss, Weirton, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Patrick Adams and his wife, Beth of Green Twp., Bradley Adams and his wife, Danita of Southaven, Miss., Sonya Adams of New York City, Pam Jones Harris and her husband, Dave of Georgetown, Rob Jones and his wife, Teresa of Georgetown, Jeffery Jones and his wife, Kim of Georgetown, her great-grandchildren, Joshua Adams, Madison and Max Harris, Kara and Logan Jones, Casey and Alex Jones, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Jones, on April 20, 1998, their 60th wedding anniversary.
Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Welch’s Funeral Home, Hookstown. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Green Valley Methodist Church in Shippingport with her beloved grandson, Rev. Brad Adams officiating. Interment will be at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Foxcrest, Chester, W. Va.; 4th floor personnel at East Liverpool Hospital; to her many loving nieces and nephews; and special friends Tanya Herron and Bettie Jones for their loving care and compassion for Agnes during her lengthy illness.

Friday, September 4, 2009

William P. Boring Obituary

William P. Boring
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

William P. boring, 65, of Third Ave., New Cumberland, passed away Sunday, May 10, 1998 in Wheeling.
He was born June 12, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa, the son of Lillian Shaffer and the late Thomas J. Boring. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Joey boring and three sisters, Lois Jane, Norma Jean and Shirley Boring.
He was a veteran of he Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Marine Corp. He retired as a filter operator from Quaker State Oil Refinery of Newell. He was a ember of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Cumberland, Weirton Odd Fellows, New Cumberland Lions Club, Mt Pleasant Moose and the Mt. Pleasant V.F.W.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Wilma J. (Thayer) Boring of New Cumberland; two sons, Roy I. Boring of New Cumberland and Robert Boring of Wheeling; two daughters, Joyce Barnhart of Leetonia, Ohio and Wilma (Jane) Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers, Thomas Jr., Bud Allen and Robert Vernon boring all of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Alverdia Poorbaugh of Mt. Pleasant; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Billy Ray Carpenter officiating. Interment followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery. Nixon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ridge Ave., New Cumberland, WV 26047 or Valley Hospice of Wheeling.

Rockford D. Cox Obituary

Rockford D. Cox
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

Rockford D. Cox, 88, of Hancock House, New Cumberland, passed away Friday, May 8, 1998 at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born November 24, 1909 in Philippi, WV, the son of he late H.L. and Genevra (Ice) Cos. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Marie (Cullen) Cox, second wife, Alice (Breen) Thomas Cox; one sister, Genevieve; four brothers, Wilber, Sherden, Shirley and Paul Cox.
He was a member of the New Cumberland Christian Church. He was a retired carpenter form Steubenville Local #186.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Weintraub of Weirton; three granddaughters, Marie Kayla and Stephanie all of Weirton; three nephews, Eugene Cox, Woodrow Cox and Martin Cox; two nieces, Virginia McNicholson and Mary Peters.
Services were held on Sunday, May 10, 998 at 1:00 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Reverend Lew Maysey officiating . Burial followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Mary McHenry Obituary

Mary McHenry
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

Mary Lynn McHenry, 28, of Harrison Street, Newell, passed away Thursday, May 7, 1998 at University Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born January 11, 1970 in East Liverpool, a daughter of Thomas and Sharon (Doolin) Thoman. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Karl and Anne Thoman.
She was a 1988 graduate of Oak Glen High School and a member of the Newell First Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are her husband, William R. McHenry; two daughters, Bethanie and Karlinn both at home; one son, Michael Hickman at home; one sister, Lisa Thoman of Newell; and maternal grandparents, John and Viola Doolin of Newell.
Services were held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nixon Funeral Ome in Newell with Pastor Carl Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Samuel W. Posovich Obituary

Samuel W. Posovich
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

Samuel W. Posovich, Jr., 66, of Weirton, passed away Monday, May 11, 1998 at Vencor Hospital; Oakdale, PA following a lingering illness.
He was born January 4, 1932 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Samuel W. and Blanche M. (Madey) Posovich, Sr.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving 20 years, a Catholic by faith. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service, Steubenville in 1995 with 20 years of service. He was a member of the VFW post #3526 of New Cumberland, American Legion Post #10 and the Moose Lodge #688 in Weirton, and was also a member of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union.
Surviving is one brother, James Posovich of New Cumberland; six sisters, Mary Jones, Mrs. Thomas (Frances) Czernek, Gloria Posovich and Barbara Reinhart all of Weirton and Sylvia Langfitt of Oviedo, FL and Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Lamatrice of Steubenville.
Services were held on Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Reverend Rodger Hughes officiating. Military graveside services will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062

Dolores Fish Obituary

Dolores Fish
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

Dolores Fish, 71, of R.D. #2, New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, May 7, 1998 at East Liverpool City Hospital.
She was born February 19, 1927 in Dixonville, Ohio, a daughter of William and Ruby (Kennedy) Wingett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle and a brother, William Wingett.
She was a member of the Newell Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are five daughters, Nora Barrett of East Liverpool, Debbie Oesch of Columbiana, Ruby Bennett and Rhonda Hebrock both of Chester, Rita Abner of Fort Drum, NY; one son, Robert of New Cumberland and thirteen grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, May 11, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell with Reverend Mark Wilds officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Hope Cemetery.

Robert O. Murray Obituary

Robert O. Murray
Hancock County Courier
May 14, 1998

Robert Otis Murray, 92, of Sonoma, California, formerly of Chester passed away Wednesday, May 6, 1998.
He was the son of the late William A. and olive (Ewing) Murray.
He was well known as an avid gardener, and customers returned every year to buy his prized strawberries. He was a member of Ironworkers Local #549 of Wheeling for 61 years and American Legion Post 0121 of Chester, he served in World War II in the U.S. Army Railroad Battalion #734 as a Staff Sergeant and as a young man worked for eight years in the Michigan Oil Fields.
Surviving are his wife, Helen (Pugh) Murray; her daughter, Kaye Sandbek of Sonoma, CA; his step-daughter, Audrey Goppert of Plano, TX and her children Paula Wilder of Plano and Doug Goppert of Curango, Co; and by his sisters Elsie Dietz and Sarah Riggs both of Salem, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held on May 20, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Presbyterian Church in New Manchester.

William Postlethwait Obituary

William Postlethwait
Hancock County Courier
April 16, 1998

William Wayne Postlethwait, 51, of R. D. #3, New Cumberland passed away Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at East Liverpool City Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born May 14, 1947 in New Martinsville, WV, a son of Mrs. Nettie (Koch) Postlethwait of New Cumberland and the late Forest Franklin Postlethwait.
He was employed by Weirton Steel Corp., whee he worked in the tin Mill Department, he was also a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. He was a Navy veteran and a Protestant by faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Lisa Stack of Conway, SC and her mother, Sandra Crago Psotlethwait of Myrtle Beach, SC; a companion of 7 years, Sharon Askounis; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Mills and Mrs. Rodney (Edie) Walker, both of New Cumberland and Mrs. JoAnn Evans of New Manchester; one brother, Delmas Postlethwait of New Cumberland.
Services were held on Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland with Reverend Rick McCartney officiating. Burial will follow at he New Cumberland Cemetery.

Martha Elinor Staley Obituary

Martha Elinor Staley
Hancock County Courier
March 12, 1998


Martha Elinor (Ellie) Staley, 78, formerly of Steubenville, and New Manchester passed away Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at her daughter’s residence in Sheffield Lake, Ohio following a short illness.
She was born June 16, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard M. Staley and one son, Richard Mark Staley
She was a registered nurse who worked for the public Health Department for 25 years. She also served in the Naval Nurse’s Corps during World War II.
Surviving are two daughters, Gretchen M. Barcus of Pittsburgh and Mary Bublik of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; one brother Paul Joseph Curran of Carmel, IN; one sister, Nancy McArdle of Shrevesport, LA; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held on March 17, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain, Ohio. The most Reverend Father Christian Moore will be the celebrant.
Mrs. Staley had donated her body to the Human Gift Registry for education, research and service in medicine.
The family requests donations and/or contributions be made in her name to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Building Fund, 1305 east Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052

William C. Chambers Obituary

William C. Chambers
Hancock County Courier
March 12, 1998

William c. “Bill” Chambers Sr., 70, of County Road 66, passed away Friday, March 6, 1998, at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born June 15, 1927 in New Cumberland, a son of the late John F. and Alice (Holstead) Chambers.
He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, and the Toronto American Legion Post 86. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the Pacific-Asiatic Theatre of Operations in World War II. He also served in the Navy. He was retired from the National Steel Co. Weirton Steel Division as a wireman in the tin mill.
Surviving are his wife, Ell M. (Robertson) Chambers, whom he married May 25, 1953; two sons, David of Xenia and William C. Jr. of Akron; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Alice) Boring of Akron, Cynthia Chambers and Melissa Talamonti of Toronto; one brother, Kenneth of New Cumberland; one sister, Mary Katherine Cassasi of Davenport, FL; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at the Clarke Funeral Home in Toronto at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dennis Kelley officiating. Burial followed at the Island Creek Cemetery with military graveside honors by the Toronto American Legion .
Memorial contributions may be made to the Toronto First Church of the Nazarene, 505 Findley St., Toronto, Ohio 43964

Dean S. McKitrick Obituary

Dean S. McKitrick
Hancock County Courier
March 12, 1998

Dean S. McKitrick, 82, of New Cumberland passed away Monday, March 9, 1998 at home.
He was born July 19, 1915 the son of the late Harry E. and Ada (Smith) McKitrick. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Deana Pugh and two brothers, Eugene and John Dale McKitrick.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Weirton and he was retired from Weirton Steel, National Steel Division where he served as foreman of the Open Hearth Electric. He was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
Surviving are his wife, Edna (Staley) McKitrick; two sons, Thomas Gene McKitrick of New Jersey and John David McKitrick of Lennyville, WV; two daughters, Gloria Stewart of Pataskala, Ohio and Debra Brinsko of Weirton; one sister, Audrey Kirk of Weirton; fifteen grandchildren, two grandsons who he raised, Michael Chambers and Patrick Dean Chambers; twenty four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nixon Funeral Home of New Cumberland with Reverend Mikel Dale Pugh, a grandson of Unionville, WV officiating. Interment followed in New Cumberland Cemetery.

Wilma Louise Wharton Obituary

Wilma Louise Wharton
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

Wilma Louise Wharton, 70, of RD 2, New Cumberland passed away Saturday, March 28, 1998 at the Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born March 14, 1928 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Mildred I (Clegg) Sams. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Don, Robert and Kenneth; two sisters, Mabel and Lucille and one grandson, Aaron Ireland.
She was a member of the New Cumberland Church of Christ, the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the Weirton Woman’s Bowling Association.
Surviving are her husband, Bartlett J. Wharton, Sr.; two sons, Robert Wharton and Bartlett J. sharton, Fr., both of Weirton; seven daughters, Mrs. Russell (Linda) Waide of Weirton, Mrs. Dennis (Susan) Ireland, Jr. of Krnaich of Weirton, Mrs. Greg (Karen Wearsch of Rockford, IL., Mrs. Richard (Denise) Decker of New Cumberland and Donna Evano Wharton of Weirton; two sisters, Janet Nichols of Williamstown, WV and Priscilla Sands of Vienna, WV; three brothers, Harry Sams of Bens Run, WV, Larry Sams and William Sams, both of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, March 31. 1998 at the New Cumberland Church of Christ at Christ at 11:00 a.m. with Evangelist Richard B. Brewer officiating. Interment was made at the Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee.
Turley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John J. Vinci Sr. Obituary

John J. Vinci, Sr.
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

John J. Vinci, Sr., 63, of Chester passed away Sunday, March 29, 1998 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness.
He was born March 30, 1934 in East Orange, NJ a son of the late Oresto and Philmina (Monti) Vinci. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Allyson Nichole Reed.
He was currently serving as First District Councilman for Chester.
He was plant manager of the Newell Company for 17 years and was also employed at Homer Laughlin China Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church were he was a choir member and served on the Pastoral Relations Committee.
He was the founding member of the National Doorknob tossing Assoc., active in the local Fish organization, a member of the Mountaineer Barbershop Quartet and a member of the Chester Lion’s Club.
Surviving are his wife, Lois Ann Huff Vinci, two sons, John J. Vinci, Jr. of Hookstown, PA and Michael E. Vinci, Calcutta, OH; five Daughters, Mrs. Linda (Daniel) Vinci, New Cumberland, Sharyn Vinci Shmigal, Chester, Mrs. Michelle (Wayne) Pelliter, Boca Raton, FL., Mrs. Mellisa (Craig) Reed of New Manchester and Mrs. Jennifer (Tom) Webster, New Cumberland; one brother, Robert Vinci, two sisters, Mrs. Gloria (William) Barrows and Mrs. Adele (Steven) O’Remus, all of New Jersey; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services were held on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Sherman Davidson officiating. Interment was made at Locust Hill. Arner Funeral Chapel, Inc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Austin R. Gregory Obituary

Austin R. Gregory
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

Austin R. Gregory, 75, of Chester, passed away Thursday, March 26, 1998 at St. Frances Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born July t, 1922 at Holly, WV, the son of the late Issac B. and Alice (Frame) Gregory. He was preceded in death by his wife June, six brothers and two sisters.
A army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theater. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.
He retired in 1976 form the Hancock County School System. He also built clocks. He was a member He of the Chester First United Methodist Church where he was an usher and trustee for many years. He was a member of the Chester American Legion Post #121 and Chester V.F.W. Post #6450.
Surviving are two sons, Benny Gregory of New Manchester and Buddy Gregory of ?Chester; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy (Bruce) Grimm of Wellsville, OH, Mrs. Beth (Sam) Moore and Mrs. Shelba (Gary) Kirkbride, both of Chester and Mrs. Debbie (Mike)
Ambrose of Georgetown, PA; four sisters, Evelyn Davis, Athens, AL., Hattie Gillispie, Newell, Nelva Squires, Flatwoods, WV and Margorie Fae Bickle, Columbus; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, March 30, 1998 at the Stockant Gibson Funeral Home, Flatwoods. Interment was made in the Heaters Cemetery, Heaters, WV. Arner Funeral Chapel, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Heart Assoc.

Anna F. Finnicum Obituary

Anna F. Finnicum
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

Anna F. Finnicum, 88, formerly of New Cumberland and New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 24, 1998 in Groves Texas following a brief illness.
She was born November 29, 1909 a daughter of the late John and Mary Ferchill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, two brothers, Patrick and Joseph and a sister, Rose.
She had lived in New Cumberland since 1939 where she retired as an employee form the Hancock County Courthouse, In April 1996 she moved to the Cresthaven Nursing Home Texas where she resided until her death.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Charles and Judith of Port Neches, TX; a sister, Flora (Babe) Penrod of New Philadelphia; two brothers, Dominic Ferchill of New Philadelphia and Victor E. Ferchill of Longview, TX; four granddaaaughters, JoAnne of Grapevine, TX, Patricia Lynnof Ramona, CA, Teresa and Margaret of Port Neches and one grandson, Daniel of Groves, and eight great-grandchildren.
A Rosary was said at the Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. She was transferred to Linn-Hart Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia. A Rosary was said Friday, March 27, and interment was held on Saturday, March 28, 1998.

Marlene Parrish Thayer Obituary

Marlene (Parrish) Thayer
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

Marlene Evelyn (Parrish) Thayer, 74, of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 28, 1998 at her residence.
She was born in Allegan, MI, the only child of the late Milton E. and Vera E. Van Valkenberg Parrish.
She married Melvin C. “Bill” Thayer, in 1959 in New Cumberland. He preceded her in death in 1989 at age 85.
Marlene lived in Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia and Michigan. She has worked as a public, school and university librarian; library consultant; teacher and in financial positions in advertising and design. Her early education was received in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Her college work was done at Ohio Wesleyan and Kent State universities earning degrees in liberal art, education and library science.
A genealogist by avocation, she has been the family historian. She retired from the State Library of Michigan in 1990.
Surviving are an uncle, S. W. Parrish of Dowell, MD; 23 first cousins plus very dear cousins, Ronald Chase, Jean Elllinger, Marge Kalec and Diane Rider; two special friends, Gen VanEpps and Beverly Germain and her beloved cat, Tuli.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 1, 1998 t 1 p.m. at the Douglas Cemetery, Douglas, Michigan. Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge was in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorial may be made to the Grand Ledge Library Memorial Fund.

Margaret Ann Kemmery

Margaret Ann Kemmery
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 1998

Margaret Ann Kemmery, 73, Courtland Road, Weirton, formerly of Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland passed away Sunday, March 29, 1998 at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born November 25, 1924 in Washington County, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary H. (Campbell) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her first husband Henry Endler and one brother, Earl Anderson
A retired secretary from WV Dept. of Human Resources, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland, the Rebekah Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, Franklin J. Kemmery; one daughter, Mary Margaret Dolan and one grandson, Timothy Paul Dolan, both of Weirton.
Services were held on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at 10 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Billy Ray Carpenter and Rev. Charles E. Andrews officiating. Interment was made at the Deer Creek Cemetery, Acmetonia, PA. Turley Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Alma Jane Tice Obituary

Alma Jane Tice
Died Nov. 10, 2003

LOUISVILLE – Alma Jane Tice, 95, formerly of Hammondsville, died Monday, Nov. 10,2003, at the home of her daughter, Beatrice, and went home to be with her loving husband, George, who passed away June 25, 1987.
Alma was born in tucker County, W.Va. on Oct. 22, 1908, to the late Richard and Nancy Williams Newman. She was a protestant by faith and had worked as a packer at the former TS&T Pottery in Chester, W.Va.
In addition to her parents and husband, Alma, was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Richard, and Alvin Newt Newman; three sisters, Martha Pontius, George Compston and Virginia Rickey; one grandson, Ronald Tice Jr.; and one great-great granddaughter, Cheyenne Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Beatrice) Tyo of Louisville, Ohio; four sons, Ronald Tice and his wife, Mary, William Tice and his wife, Nancy, both of Hammondsville, Daniel Tice and his wife, Rose, of Wellsville and John Tice of Poquosen, Va.
There are nine grandchildren, Charles Tice and his wife, Julia of Knoxville, Ohio, Kimberly Smith and her husband, Jeff of East Liverpool, Susan Hassan and her husband, Mike of Mingo Junction, Daniel Tice Jr. and Kevan Tice of Las Vegas, Tim Tice of Alliance, Holly Tyo of Louisville, Ohio, John Tice II and Troy Tice of Lubbock, Texas. There are also seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. John Butera of the Peace United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Hammondsville Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

James E. McCauley Sr. Obituary

James E. McCauley Sr.
Died June 13, 2003

EAST LIVERPOOL – James E. McCauley, Sr., 61, of Ephriam Street, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at Trinity Medical Center – West in Steubenville following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Wellsville Dec. 13, 1941, to the late Harvey A. and Dorothy Kroskey McCauley, where he spent most of his life.
Mr. McCauley is a graduate of Wellsville High School Class of 1959. He spent from 1959 to 1968 in the U.S. Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam. He also is a member of the Wellsville American Legion Post 70 and the Wellsville VFW post 5647.
He is survive by his wife, Mary Ann Santimarino McCauley of Berea, Ky.; also three loving children, James E McCauley Jr. and his wife Melissa of East Liverpool, David L. Flara and his wife Charlene of Chester, Md., and Jennifer E. Robbins and her husband Michael of Westminister, Md.; a brother, Harvey McCauley of Wellsville; two sisters, Saundra White and her husband Harlan of Arizona and Dorothy Rae Lynn and her husband Andrew of Clearwater, Fla.; and four beloved grandchildren, Kara Marie Robbins, Cassandra Lee Robbins, DeAnna Flara and David L. E. Flara.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert McCauley, and a sister, Sally Patterson.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2003, at the Wellsville Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Sturm will be officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Tri-State Burial Group.
The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home in Wellsville from 6 to 8 tonight.
Friends may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com.

Mathew H. Dailey Obituary

Mathew Dailey
Died Nov. 21, 2003

NEGLEY – Mathew H. Dailey,80, of Carmel Achor Road, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 at the Salem Community Hospital following a long illness.
He was born July 4, 1923, in Unity, a son of James and Lyda Blazer Dailey.
He had been employed in the maintenance department at the former Metropolitan Brick Co. in Negley and had served with the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the former Achor Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty M. Guy Dailey; four daughters, Madelon Slagle of Rogers, Diane Risinger of Negley, Joyce Hodge of Frostproof, Fla., and Debra Clipse of Negley, a son, Ronald J. Dailey of East Palestine; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda L. Dailey.
The Rev. Thomas Hughes of the Bible Brethren Fellowship will conduct services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Van Dyke Swaney Funeral Home in East Palestine. Burial will be in Achor Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the combined group of the VFW Post 4579 and American Legion Post 31 of East Palestine.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Hilda C. Carlisle Obituary

Hilda “Tillie” Carlisle
Died Dec. 5, 2003

LISBON – Hilda C. “Tillie” Carlisle, 85, of West Washington Street, went home to be with the Lord at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at her home following a brief illness.
Mrs. Carlisle was born Feb. 16, 1918, in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie T. Dailey Reed. She moved to Lisbon in 1966 after living in West Point for most of her life.
A 1936 graduate of East Liverpool High School, Tillie first worked for the Thomas Works during the war. The she worked 17 years the Golden Star Dairy, 14 years as a cook for the County Home, and 11 years at the Columbiana County Jail until her retirement from there in 1987. At her retirement, she received official congratulations from State Rep. John D. Shivers and Ohio House Speaker Vern Riffe. She also was named “Citizen of the Week.”
A member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene, Tillie also was a member of the Lisbon Senior Citizens, the Wayne Township Homemakers, was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge, and the Daughters of America.
Her husband, Fred W. Carlisle Sr., whom she married Oct. 9, 1936, preceded her in death Dec. 3, 1978.
She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Lee (Marilyn) Hamblen of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Mrs. Cheryl “Sue” Macuich of Jasper, Ind.; her son, Fred W. Carlisle Jr. of Lisbon; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Carlisle was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Jean Harrison; her grandson, Jeffrey Hamblen; three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Fellenger officiating. Burial will follow in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene, 505 N. Market St., Lisbon, Ohio 4443, or to the Hospice of the Valley, 2235 E. Pershing St., Salem, Ohio 44460.

Mary Johnson Bartram Beede Obituary

Mrs. Mary Johnson Bartram Beede
Died Monday, June 24, 2002

YOUNGSTOWN – Mrs. Mary Johnson Bartram Beede, 97, formerly of Poland, Ohio, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, at the Park Vista Retirement Home in Youngstown, where she resided.
Born in Poland March 25, 1905, daughter of the late Charles W. and Edna Haas Smith, she was a 1922 graduate of Rayen High School and previously attended Poland Seminary High School.
A member of the Poland Presbyterian Church since 1918, she was an elder and served on the board of trustees, the board of deacons, as well as president of the Women’s Association at one time. Additionally, she was a member and leader of the Friendship Circle along with holding membership in the Mariners Group of the church.
She also held membership in the Clio II Club and was a past president of the fortnightly II Club and a charter member and past president of the Four Square Wives Club. She was a member of the RSVP Committee at Park Vista Retirement Home, where hs served as a volunteer for many years.
Her first husband, Raymond “Curly” Johnson, director of Camp Fitch and Youngstown YMCA Boys’ Secretary, preceded her in death in 1935. Her second husband, Newton A. Bartram, a past president of the Ohio Elks Association and president of Bartram Oil Co. died in 1971. Her third Husband, Dwight V. “Dike” Beede, head football coach at Youngstown State University, died in 1972.
Two daughters survive her, Dr. JoAnne Johnson Trow and her husband, Clifford Trow, of Corvallis, Ore., and Elizabeth Bartram Lane of Denver, Colo. A son, Philip Jhonson, and his wife, Peggy, of Greensboro, N. C., survive as well.
Two stepdaughters, Mrs. Frank C. (Gretchen Beede) Dawson of East Liverpool and Mrs. John (Susan Beede) Stephens of Elkton, also survive.
There are nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Jerald L. Fennell, parish associate, will conduct services at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Poland Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received in the church parlor immediately following the service
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Poland, where a private graveside service will be held Monday with Dr. Robert Hoover of the church officiating.
The Dawson Funeral Hoe of East Liverpool is in charge of the arrangements.
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Harry David Herron Obituary

Harry David Herron
Died Feb. 8, 2004

HANOVER TOWNSHIP – Harry David Herron, 85, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in The Medical Center, Beaver, following a lengthy illness.
Born April 24, 1918, in Winona, Ohio, a son of the late John E. and Anna Zeitler Herron, he was a retired employee of the Crucible Steel Co Cold Strip Dept. with 34 years service. He was a farmer and a member of the Frankfort Presbyterian Church and the Beaver Valley Antique Equipment Association.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Arnold Herron; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harry J. and Tanya Herron of Hanover Township, Gail and Sondra Herron of North Sewickley Township, Ivan and Gina Herron of Elgin, Ill.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Craig Leuzinger of Lawrenceville, Ga., Marsha and Dale Weaverof Westborough, Mass.; 11 grandchildren, Neal (Julie) Herron, Brian Herron, Chris Leutzinger, Mark Leutzinger, Kristy and Kelly Herron, Ashley and Sara Weaver, and Amanda, Zachary and Bradley Herron. He also is survived by three brothers, Glen Herron of New Manchester, W.Va., Frank Herron and Paul Herron, both of Beaver; one sister, Eula Swain of Sun City, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, John and Ray Herron.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Welch Funeral Home, Hookstown.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Frankfort Presbyterian Church by his nephew, the Rev. Dennis Arnold.
Interment in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Hookstown
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frankfort Presbyterian Church, state Route 18, Hookstown, PA 15050

Alvin Morgan Virtue Obituary

Alvin Morgan Virtue
Died April 14, 2004

NEW CUMBERLAND – Alvin Morgan Virtue, 85, formerly of Wintersville, Ohio, died Thursday, April 14, 2004, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born in Hollidays Cove, W.Va., Dec. 31, 1918, a son of the late Velma Belle Davis and Earl B. Robertson.
He was a member of the Brentwood United Methodist Church, Wintersville, Ohio, and served with the United States Navy during World War II as chief aviation mechanic. He was previously employed in the advertising department of the Herald Star. He was retired from Signode Steel as a seal press operator.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Millard Virtue whom he married Sept. 11, 1942, in Norfolk, Va. He also is survived by three daughters, Linda Lea (David) White of Moutn Airy, N. C., Karen (Jim) Reaggle of Lisbon, Ohio, and Barbara (Charles) Barnhart of New Cumberland, W.Va.; one half-brother, Clarence Virtue; and six grandchildren, Todd (Ginger) Channels, Eden (Bill) Schwinn, Delaine Bossick, Dana (Van) Zander, Char (Paul) Conley and Tamara (Kevin) Cornish; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Anna Mary Williamson.
The Rev. David Martin will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, a the Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, Inc., 3721 Main St., Weirton, W.Va. Burial in Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville, Ohio. A military cemetery service will be conducted by the Weirton VFW post No. 2716 Firing Squad, Evertt Maki American Legion Post No. 10 Honor Guard and Tri-State Marine Corps Club.
Friends will be received from from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
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Nelma Czech Obituary

Nelma “Der” “Aunt Nellie” Czech
Died April 26, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Nelma “Der” “Aunt Nellie” Czech, 75, of Glenn Street, Glenmoor, formerly of Seventh Avenue, LaCroft, was called to be with our Savior, The Lord Jesus, at 11:18 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in East Liverpool, Oct. 18, 1928, daughter of the late James A. and Bertha Moore, she attended Madison Trinity Church in West Point.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was a homemaker and was involved with the LaCroft neighborhood Crime Watch Program at one time. A member of the Calcutta Garden Club, she also was a past member of the Tri-Angle Senior Citizens.
She left her family to once again be with her beloved husband, David R. Czech, whom she married Sept. 19, 1947, and who died May 4, 1993. A daughter, Cynthia Czech, died in 1956; and a son, David R. Czech, died in 1948. Two sisters, Wilda Wilson and Juanita “Niege” Smith, also preceded her in death.
A daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Pam) Cunningham; and two grandchildren, Michael and Ryan Cunningham, with whom she resided, survive.
A sister, Mrs. Daniel (Ilda “Oddie”) Edinger of Canton, also survives along with a niece, Mrs. Michael (Juanita “Gip”) Gatrell of Irondale, whom she helped raise.
Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call today at the Dawson Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Pastor Rick Anderson will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Calcutta United Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Georgia A. Malcomb Obituary

Georgia A. Malcomb
Died Nov. 28, 2003

EAST LIVERPOOL – Georgia A. Malcomb, 72, of the Calcutta Health Care Center, formerly of Alpha Street, East Liverpool, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at the East Liverpool City Hospital Emergency Room.
Born in Ashley, W.Va., Jan. 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Grover P. and Emma E. White Ash. A resident of this area most of her life, she worked as a nurse’s aide at the East Liverpool City Hospital until her retirement in 1989.
She was a member of the Crystal Lodge Chapter # 18 of the Eastern Star, VFW Post #66 Auxiliary, and a past member of Daughter’s of America.
She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Diane Russell of East Liverpool, and an son, Michael Paul Malcomb of Las Vegas, Nev. Three step-daughters also survive, Mrs. Ed (Helen) Hitt of Weston, W.Va., Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) Blevins of Glenmoor and Mrs. John (Winona) Mansfield of Delaware, Ohio, along with a stepson, Fred Malcomb and his wife Trish of Kentucky.
Five Grandchildren survive, Joseph P. Russell and his wife Char of LaCroft, Mrs. Eric (Misty) Mays of East Liverpool, Erin Russell and her fiancé Brad Latimer of LaCroft, Michael Malcomb II of Richmond, Va., and Jacob Malcomb of Las Vegas.
A sister, Mildred V. Lamp of Fairmont, W.Va., and a brother, Kermit W. Ash of Antioch, Ohio, survive as well as two great-grandchildren, Hueston Russell and Sydney Latimer.
Two sisters preceded her in death, Erma E. McCoy and Doris Jane Ash.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Dawson Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Maly of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call today at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Burial will be in Ash Cemetery in Ashley, W.Va.
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Jordan Lynne Boyd Obituary

Jordan Lynne Boyd, Infant
Died Feb. 9, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Jordan Lynne Boyd, infant daughter of Jeremy Boyd and Dana McGilvary of East Liverpool died at 6:21 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at Akron City Hospital.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her paternal grandmother, Annette Boyd of New Manchester; her paternal grandfather, Ron Boyd of East Palestine; her paternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ron (Sena) Boyd of Connellsville, Pa.; her paternal great-grandmother, Nancy Kelly of East Liverpool; Her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William (Joan) Cross of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; her maternal grandfather, Richard McGilvary of Hampton, Va.; her maternal grandfather, Frank Butler of East Liverpool; and her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Mildred) Butler of East Liverpool.
Four aunts, Mrs. Josh (Tesa) Beery of Leetonia, Jada Butler of East Liverpool, Emily Boyd of New Waterford and Tia Boyd of East Liverpool, also survive along with four uncles, Adam Butler of East Liverpool, Neil Boyd of New Waterford, Caleb Boyd of East Liverpool and Dakota Warren of New Manchester.
Cindy Butler, her maternal grandmother, and Thomas Kelly, her paternal great-grandfather, preceded her in death.
Pastor Ronald Boyd, her great-grandfather, will conduct graveside services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Cemetery. Friends and family wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the home at, 721 6th Ave., East Liverpool, at 1 p.m.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Fern Speer Cowsert Obituary

Fern Speer Cowsert
Died Jan. 3, 2004

COLUMBIANA – Fern Speer Cowsert, 83, formerly of New Springfield, Ohio, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at St. Mary’s Alzheimer Center in Columbiana following a brief illness.
Born in Mount Pleasant, Pa., June 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ewing Hess Speer and Edna Fox Speer.
A member of the Oakland Free Methodist Church, she was involved in many areas of the church, including the church choir, and had served as a church steward, taught in the Primary Department Sunday School, and had also been president of the Women’s Missionary Society. In addition, she enjoyed being a part of the church bowling league. She had been a nurses’ aid with the Visiting Nurses Association in East Liverpool prior to moving to New Springfield in 1991.
Her husband, Joseph P. Cowsert, whom she married Nov. 28, 1940, preceded her in death April 17, 2003.
Survivors include her two daughters, Louise Cowsert of Hanoverton and Dianne Cowsert of Lisbon, as well as a son, Robert Cowsert and his wife Naomi of Calcutta. There are two grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Beth) Wells of Jacksonville, Fla., and Brad Cowsert and his wife Christina of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, as well as two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Brandon Wells of Jacksonville.
A brother, Elmer Speer of RuffsDale, Pa., also survives.
Mrs. Cowsert was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Korn, Ruth Galley and Edna Huffnagle, as well as two brothers, Robert Speer and David Speer.
Friends may call today at the Dawson Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Mike Kramer of Oakland Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Oakland Free Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1246, East Liverpool, Oh 43920.
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Carolyn A. Ketchum Obituary

Carolyn A. Ketchum
Died Feb. 9, 2004

WELLSVILLE – Carolyn A. Ketchum, 69, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at home on the corner acre of her family farm where she lived her entire life.
She was born March 22, 1934, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late M. Kenneth and Kathryn (Henry) Mick.
Carolyn was a lifelong, very active member of the Yellow Creed Presbyterian Church, where she was the building fund treasurer for many years. She retired in 2000 from her passion as cook for Fairview Elementary School after 35 years.
Survivors include her husband, James B. Ketchum, whom she married in July of 1950; two daughters, Karen Vincent and her husband Robert of Wellsville and Jamie Spence and her husband Brady of North Canton; two sons, Jeff Ketchum and his wife Linda of Wellsville and Greg Ketchum and his wife Jeanna of Kalamazoo, Mich.; three brothers, Donald Mick of East Liverpool, Thomas Mick of Newton Falls and John Mick; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville, with the rev. William Betteridge officiating.
Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Wellsville.
The family requests memorial tributes take the form of donations to the building fund for Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church, 17365 St. Rt. 45, Wellsville, Ohio 43968 or the Hospice of the Valley, 15898 St. Clair Ave., East Liverpool, Oh 43920.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Edward Campbell Obituary

Edward Campbell
East Liverpool Review
Oct. 5, 1970

Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home for Edward J. Campbell, 76, of 708 Jackson St., who died Sunday at 4:35 a.m. at City Hospital after an illness of seven weeks.
The Rev. H. Gene Toot of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Mr. Campbell was born Jan. 14, 1904, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Joseph Campbell and Louise Campbell. He spent most of his lifetime here and retired seven years ago from the Homer Laughlin China Co.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora Campbell, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Roger H. (Dora Mae) Backus of East Liverpool and Mrs. Alfred (Doris Louise) Harrelson of Niceville, Fla.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Dorothy) Dick of LaCroft; a step-son, James F. Stacy and a brother, Louis Campbell, both of East Liverpool; a sister, Mrs. Dora Shamp of Shippingport, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.

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Debra Hanlon Obituary

Debra Hanlon
Died Dec. 21, 2003

CENTER TWP. – Debra A. Cooper-Hanlon, 48, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, in Kindred Health Care, Beaver, following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 2, 1955, in Sewickley, the daughter of Eugene and Roberta McDonald Cooper of Hopewell Township.
She was a former nurse’s aide and a member of the Wildwood Chapel in Alliquippa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles r. Hanlon.
Besides her parents, she is survived by two sons, Chaz Cooper-Hanlon and Cory Cooper-Hanlon, both of Center Township; one brother, Michael Cooper of Aliquippa; and one sister, Pamela Reed of Enon Valley.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Wildwood Chapel. Welch Funeral Home, Hookstown, is in charge of arrangements..
There will be no visitation.

John Taggart Obituary

John Taggart
Died April 8, 2004

SALEM – John E. Taggart, 95, formerly of Wellsville, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salem after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Wellsville on Dec. 5, 1908, a son of the late John E. and Emma Vantilburg Taggart.
He at one time worked as a meter reader for Wellsville.
He is survived by his wife, Edith H. Glover Taggart; two sons, John Taggart of Texas and Jon Wayne Taggart of Satsuma, Fla.; three daughters, Shelby Smith of Toronto, Joyce Taggart of Wellsville and Judy Taggart of New Philadelphia, Ohio; one brother, Harold Taggart of Toronto; one sister, Emma Foehrenbach of Indiana, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter.
A memorial service will be held at the Wellsville Chapel of the martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Tuesday, March 13, 2004, at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Larry Rose of Northside Community Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
No calling hours are planned.

Linda Daniels Obituary

Linda Daniels
Died Dec. 30, 2003

WELLSVILLE – Services will be held Friday for Linda D. Daniels, 56, of Wellsville, who died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
She was born in Wellsville, Nov. 11, 1947, a daughter of Herman Montgomery and Lucille Boso, both of Wellsville.
She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, heather Daniels McCarthy of Wellsville; five sisters, Juanita Montgomery, DeAnna Call and Shirley Montgomery of Wellsville, Dorothy “Dot” LeMasters of Midland, Pa., and Helen Knox of Richmond, Ohio; one brother, Herman Montgomery Jr., of Calcutta; and one grandson.
The Rev. Chester Miller will conduct the services at 8 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Ronald E. Shank Sr. Obituary

Ronald Shank Sr.
Died Jan. 7, 2004

NEGLEY – Ronald E. Shank Sr., 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, in the Medical Center, Beaver.
Born Dec. 1, 1935, in Apollo, Pa., he was a son of the late Harold V. and Eleanor Shank Sr.
He retired from Crucible Steel Colt Industries. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Y. Mills Shank.
He is survived by sons, Ronald E. Shank II of Struthers, Kevin /B. Shank of Daytona, Ohio, Wade Shank of Dumfries, VA., Bradley D. Shank of Sumpter, S.C., and Christopher L. Shank of New Waterford; six grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Hogue of Blairsville, Pa.
The Rev. Wilmer Olszewski, pastor of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, will officiate services at 11 a.m. Monday at D. L. Williams Funeral Home. Interment in Highland Cemetery, with full military rites.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Robert Atkins Obituary

Robert Atkins
Died Nov. 17, 2003

CENTERVILLE, Tenn.—Robert Earl Atkins, 65, of Centerville, Tenn., formerly of East Liverpool, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Webster Springs, W.Va., May 16, 1938, a son of the late G. Earl and Gwendolyn Atkins.
He was a retired maintenance worker and served with the U. S. Navy for four years.
He is survived by his wife, Nila Atkins at home; three sons, Robert “Tag” Atkins of Springfield, Tenn., Clifton “Eric” Atkins of Nashville, Tenn., and Joseph A. Atkins of East Liverpool; a daughter, Melissa Atkins Monte of East Liverpool; three sisters, Jean Shields of Barberton, Ohio, Judy Ferlaino of Youngstown and Nancy McKinney of Hermitage, Tenn.; and 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.

John George Jr. Obituary

John George Jr.
Died April 10, 2004

MIDLAND – John “Earl” George, Jr., 85, formerly of Conway, Glenshaw and Derry, Pa., died Saturday, April 10, 2004, unexpectedly at The Medical Center, Beaver, following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 10, 1918, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late John Earl, SR. and Mary Ellen Davies George.
He was a retired from Conrail Conway Yards. He was a member of the Conway Christian And Missionary Alliance Church.
In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores “Dolly” Sferro George.
Surviving are three daughters, Theresa “Terry” A. Hicks of Louisville, Ky., Karen I Stratton of Industry and Kathryn “Kathy “ K. Dout of Midland and two grandsons.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home at 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, Pa.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the D.L. Williams Funeral Home at 848 Midland Ave., Midland and at 1 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home.

Billy L. Heiland Obituary

Billy Heiland
Died Oct 5, 2003

ROGERS – Billy L. Heiland, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at North Side Hospital in Youngstown following a lengthy illness.
He was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Sligo, Mo., a son of the late Andrew J. And Gladys Stottler Heiland.
He was employed at the Insul Co. and served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. He was a member of Rogers Assembly of God.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie J. Davis Heiland; sons, David E. Heiland of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Dennis L. Heiland of New Waterford and Deral S. Heiland of Xenia, Ohio; brothers, Andrew G. Heiland and Francis E. Heiland of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Peggy Counts of St. Louis; and three grandchildren.
The Rev. Paul Wright will conduct the service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Gardens. The combined units of the American Legion Post 31 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4579 will accord military rites
Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Rose Amato Sullivan Obituary

Rose Amato Sullivan
Died Jan. 20, 2004

WELLSVILLE – Rose Amato Sullivan of Parshall Street died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at her home following a lengthy illness.
Born in Wellsville May 5, 1930, daughter of the late John and Rosalia DeFilippo Amato, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A mother and loving wife, she was a lifelong resident of Wellsville.
Her husband and caregiver, Robert Reark Sullivan, whom she married May 14, 1960, survives at home.
Five daughters, Mrs. Gary (Rosalia) Kijanka of Steubenville, Mrs. Paul (Marguerite) Shilot and Mrs. Jeff (Noreen) Hanselman, both of Wellsville, Mrs. Randy (Maria) Gaskill of East Liverpool, and Mrs. Todd (Giovanna) Sullivan of Wellsville, survive.
A brother, John Amato and his wife Betty of East Liverpool, also survives along with four sisters, marguerite Amato, Nora Amato and Mrs. John (Frances) Pickering, all of Wellsville, and Mrs. Fred (Mary) Smith of Findlay, Ohio.
Eleven grandchildren who were the greatest joys of her life also survive. They are Justin, Jesse and Jared Shilot, Chrysta and Gary Kijanka, Jeffrey and Celeste Hanselman, Bobby and Eric Sullivan, and Blake and Colton Gaskill.
Many nieces and nephews also survive.
A brother, Vincent “Jim” Amato, preceded her in death.
Friends may call today at the Dawson Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Rosary Service is planned for 8 p.m., today at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Bernard N. Gaeta as celebrant will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church. It will be preceded by a service of remembrance at the Dawson Funeral Home at 1 p.m.
Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Wellsville.
Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship and refreshment.
Memorial tributes may take the form of contributions in honor of her special friends Matthew and Tony in care of the Columbiana County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmentally Disabled, P. O. Box 888, East Liverpool, Oh 43920
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Anna Karaffa Obituary

Anna Karaffa
Died June 7, 2003

PALM HAROR, Fla., -- Anna Frances Karaffa, 87, formerly of Toronto, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at the Palm Garden of Clearwater, Fla.
She was born in Stratton, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1915, a daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Demko Uhrinek
She was a retired cook for the Lincoln Elementary School of the Toronto School System and a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Toronto.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Karaffa.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Frances) Sherowski of Blacklick, Ohio, and Mildred Karaffa of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph Uhrinek and Andrew Uhrinek of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth Olesky of Wellsville; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Monsignor Kurt Kemo will be celebrant at a Funeral Liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church on North River Avenue. Burial in Toronto Union Cemetery.
The Clarke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Haynes - Obituary

Charles Haynes
Died Jan. 5, 2004

ETOWAH, N.C. – Charles Robert Haynes, 80, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2004.
He was the son of the late Charles Thomas and Cora (Kempf) Haynes. He was employed as a carpenter and was a veteran of World War II, serving n the U.S. Army Air Corp.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Elaine (Workman) Haynes, and one son, Jeffery Scott Haynes.
He is survived by four sons, Charles Haynes of Asheville, N.C., Mark Haynes of Jasksonville, Fla., Gary Haynes of Atlanta, Ga., and Gregory Haynes of Weirton; three daughters, Robin Papach of Enon Valley, Pa., Debra Donahue of Etowah, and Shelly Steinman of Weirton; two sisters, Doris Gray of New Cumberland and Jean Truax of Forty Myers, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. R. K. Staub officiating. Burial will follow in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Russell Prochaska Obituary

Russell Prochaska
Died Dec. 1, 2003

Russell Prochaska, Sr.,, 85, of RD #1 Sun Valley, Weirton passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 at the Weirton Medical Center.
He was born November 24, 1918 in Moundsville, a son of the late Anton and Myrtle Prochaska. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth May Lashore Prochaska; five brothers and several sisters.
He was retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked as a dozer operator and he was a member of the 25 Year Club. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by two daughters, Carole Jones and Myrtle Lemasters; a son, Russell Frochaska, Jr., all of Weirton; ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Frances Watson Obituary

Frances “Frankie” Watson
Died July 24, 2003
Frances “Frankie” Watson, 69, of New Manchester peacefully passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 27, 1933 in New Cumberland, a daughter of the late Earl and Constance Carroll Bennett. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Jeanne Bennett, Ann Bennett and Edith Long and a brother, Richard Bennett.
She has worked for the East Liverpool City Hospital, the Weirton Hospital and as a home health nurse. She had been a leader of the Sundowners 4-H Club. She was a member of the United Way, the West Virginia Nursing Association and the Point Pleasant United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Watson, at home; two sons, James F. Wellington of Jacksonville, FL and Kendall E. Watson and his wife, Regina of Chester; a daughter, Kenya R. Watson Herstine of New Manchester and two grandchildren, Justin Lipps and Kaitlyn Herstine of New Manchester.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Andrews and Rev. R. F. Staub officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Sophia Eve Mercer Obituary

Sophia Eve Mercer
Died Jan. 20, 2003

Sophia Eve Mercer, 19 months, of Lennyville passed away Monday, January 20, 2003.
She was born June 9, 2001 in Weirton, a daughter of Brian and Faith Board Mercer.
She attended the New Cumberland Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center.
Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Curtis, her twin and Matthew and three sisters, Abigail, Adriana and Bethany, all at home, maternal grandparents, Michael and Janet Board of New Cumberland, Maternal great grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Board of New Manchester, Billie Baker and Robert and Norma Baker, all of Morgantown; paternal grandparents, Joe and Debbie Mercer of New Cumberland and Tom and Pauline Stillwagon of New Manchester, Earl and Harriet Cooper of Chester and Joe and Mary Burskey of Weirton and a paternal great-great grandmother, Anna Guire of Hopedale, Oh.
She was preceded in death y a paternal great grandmother, Geneva Mercer.
Services were held on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Newell chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor John Anderson officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Earl George Parsons Obituary

Earl George Parsons
Died June 5, 2003

Earl George Parsons, 89, of California Ave., Chester passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the East Liverpool City Hospital.
He was born June 7, 1913 in Chester, a son of the late William T. and Ada B. McCoy Parsons. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert L. Parsons.
He worked for National Steel, Weirton Steel Division for 37 years as an accountant. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he had been the Sunday School treasurer.
He is survived by ex-wife Carole Elaine Caldwell Parsons, three sons, William T. Parsons and his wife, Kay of Salem, Or. Robert A. Parsons of Mt. Crawford, VA and Bruce C. Parsons of Chester; two daughters, Leslie parsons of Chester, with whom he resided and Melanie Parsons and don Hart of Stafford, VA; a brother, C. Alan Parsons and his wife, Jac of Lorain, Oh, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Parsons of Charleston, SC; caregivers, Donette Louk and Sue Thompson of Newell and Mary Holmes of Chester and five grandchildren, Katie and Kelly Parsons of Salem, Or and Keith, Craig and Kyle Parsons of Bridgewater, VA.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Katrina Lewis officiating. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery.
Arner Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Sherry L. Starr Obituary

Sherry Starr
Died Nov. 18, 2003

TORONTO – Sherry L. (Shevelow) Starr, 42, died Tuesady, Nov. 18, 2003, in Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh following a year-long battle with leukemia.
She was born July 21, 1961, in Steubenville, a daughter of Samuel B. and Mary Richman Shevelow Sr. of Toronto.
She worked in the office of Dr. Glenn Swearingen, D. D. S., and attended the Toronto First Church of the Nazarene.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Starr; a son, Cozmo Starr at home; a sister, Susette Tice of Toronto; and three brothers, Samuel B. Shevelow Jr. and Scott Shevelow of Toronto and Frank Shevelow of Columbus.
A Celebration of life service will be at 11 am. Saturday at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Kelley officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Mary H. Frazier Obituary

Mary H. Frazier
Died Nov. 26, 2003

BRADENTON, F;A. – Mary H. Frazier, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, following a very brief illness.
She was born July 20, 1926, in East Liverpool, a daughter to the late Dale B. Bence and Nellie Chisco-Gaffney. She lived most of her life in East Liverpool, working as a sales clerk for Hills Department Store, before moving to Bradenton, Fla., in 1985.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blair G. Frazier, in 1972, as well as a sister, Clara Hooker.
She is survived by a son, Dale B. Frazier and his wife Kathryn, of East Liverpool; two daughters, Terry Ann Pruneski and her husband Ted and Clara Lynn Bailey and her husband Charles, both of East Liverpool; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday a the East Liverpool Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes, with the Rev. Ron Williams of the First Christian Church – Disciples of Christ officiating.
Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Family will be present to receive friends at the East Liverpool Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.
Friends may view this obituary, send condolences or sign the register book at www.altmeryer.com.

Evelyn Sutherin Obituary

Evelyn Sutherin
Died Nov. 25, 2003

EAST PALESTINE – There will be a graveside memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens for Evelyn A. Sutherin, 78, of West Main Street, who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Salem Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Cleveland, and was a secretary with the Cleveland Illuminating Co. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three great-nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn “Ossie” Sutherin.
Arrangements handled by the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home.
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Marilyn Beverly Obituary

Marilyn Beverly
Died Nov. 27, 2003

BRISTOL, Va. –Marilyn Cusick Beverly, 57, formerly of Lisbon, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at her home.
She was born in Lisbon April 3, 1946, a daughter of Grace Wetter Cusick Powell of Lisbon and the late Oswald “Pete” Cusick.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Lisbon Assembly of God Church at one time
She is survived by a daughter, Jodi Rhoades of Elkton; a son, Jamie Beverly of East Liverpool; two sisters, Jane Elsner of Garrett, Ind., and Shirley Thirion of Lisbon; two brothers, Allen Cusick of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Glenn Cusick of Lisbon; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home.
Visitation is two hours prior to the service.

Margaret Scarry Obituary

Margaret Scarry
Died Nov. 29, 2003

CONNEAUT, Ohio – Margaret JoAnn Scarry, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, a the Villa at the Lake.
Born in Chester, Oct. 6, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Doane (Johnston) Hobbs.
She was a customer service manager for Bank One.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Anderson of Conneaut; sons, John Scarry of Chapel Hill, N. C., and James Scarry of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; three granddaughters, a great-granddaughter; and s sister, Jean Frank of Washington, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George.
The Rev. Raymond Lamb will officiate services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of God, Rt. 7 in Conneaut. Interment at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Avon.
The Thompson-Smith Funeral Home in Conneaut is in charge of arrangements.

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Gwendolyn Jane Jones Obituary

Gwendolyn Jane “Gwen” Jones
Died Dec. 23, 2003

NEW CUMBERLAND – Gwendolyn Jane “Gwen” Jones, 72, of Third Ave. passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at her residence.
She was born May 11, 1931, in New Cumberland, a daughter, of the late Kenneth and Anna May Gibson Wern. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Paul Jones Sr.; one sister Shirley Wern and a grandson.
Gwen was a lifetime member of the new Cumberland First Presbyterian Church, where she was choir director and very active in the church for years.
She also was a member of the New Cumberland Womans Club, GFWC Past President and member; Brickyard Bend Festival Queen and a present Council member and former Mayor of the City of New Cumberland and a homemaker.
She is survived by a son, John Paul Jones Fr. And his wife, Barb of New Cumberland; three daughters, Paula Mieczkowski of New Cumberland, Rhonda Chivers and her husband, Chuck of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Sheila Robinson of New Cumberland; a brother, Robert M. Wern and his wife Liz of Bryantown, Md.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a niece, Kara Higdon and her husband, Trey of Waldorf, Md.’; and a nephew, Kenneth Wern of Bryantown, Md.
Friends will be received at the Turley Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the New Cumberland Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Frank Lewis officiating, where burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the church.

Dolores A. McGeorge Obituary

Dolores A. McGeorge
Died Nov. 15, 2003

MINERVA – Dolores A. McGeorge, 78, of Minerva, died Saturday, November 15, 2003, in Aultman Hospital following a short illness.
Born October 17, 1924, in McKees Rocks, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Edward and M. Isaphine (Forbes) Hershberger.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3124, Massillon, and a member of the First Christian Church of Minerva. She had many fond memories of the staff and nurses at Rose Lane Health Center who cared for her the last few years.
She is survived by daughter Mrs. Michael (Laura) Berg of Minerva, son M.E. “Butch” (Patricia) McGeorge of Columbus, daughter Mrs. Howard (Patricia) Heitger of Canal Fulton, son Robert K. (Patricia) McGeorge of Minerva; brother, Raymond (Doris) Hershberger of Falls Church, Va. She was loved by her seventeen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Burl McGeorge who died in 1985, a son Burl Jr., four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in The Bartley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Fedorka officiating. Burial will be in Ft. Laurens Cemetery in Bolivar.
Calling hours were held Monday at the funeral home. Friends unable to attend may register online at our website www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.

Donald Lee Nixon Obituary

Donald Lee Nixon
Died Jan. 2, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Donald Lee Nixon, of Lang Street, died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at the Calcutta Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was 75 years old.
He had worked for more than 35 years at McClain Firebrick in Wellsville as a foreman and more recently at Specialty Ceramics in Columbiana for the past five years.
He was born in Marion, Ohio, on June 18, 1928, to Jeannette E. and Alfred R. Nixon, both of whom preceded him in death. His wife, Phyllis I. Searafy Nixon, passed away in 2000.
He is survived by three children, Kathy R. and her husband Richard F. Wilk Jr. of Lisbon, David B. Nixon of New York, Palm Beach and Beverly Hills and Diane E. and her husband James Householder of Lisbon; six grandchildren, Christian C. and husband, Steven Le. Richard F. Wilk III and wife Teresa, all of Leetonia, Jamie and Marci Miller and Clinton and Trevor Householder, all of Lisbon; three great-grandchildren, Randalyn Wilk of Lisbon and Cheyenne and Savannah Wilk of Leetonia; a sister, Marian E. Nixon of Wellsville; and a brother, Keith E. Nixon and wife Alma Jean of Wellsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to charities that benefit multiple sclerosis and Leukemia/lymphoma.
Memorial services are pending. The Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may view this obituary, send condolences or sign the register book online at www.altmeyer.com

Aiyana Luevano Obituary

Aiyana Luevano, 3
Died Jan. 6, 2004

WEIRTON – Aiyana Luevano, 3, surrounded by her family and friends, passed away comfortably Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at her home, after a one week relapse with Leukemia.
Aiyana was born to Jim and Jennifer Dowdy Luevano in Weirton on Oct. 25, 2000.
She enjoyed playing with her big brother, swinging on her swing set and playing with her doll babies.
In addition to her parents, Jim and Jennifer, Aiyana is survived by her brother, Chayton Luevano at home; maternal grandparents, Jim and Kay Dowdy of New Manchester; her paternal grandparents, James and Lily Ann Luevano of New Cumberland; her paternal great-grandmother, Alma Booth of Gardendale, Ohio; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday.
Rev. Bob Gracey will preside.
Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made in Aiyana’s memory to the Adventures for Wish Kids, 6863 Oakcreek Drive, Columbus, OH 43229-1501.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com.

Emmett Reese Varian Obituary

Emmett Reese Varian, stillborn
Died Wed. Nov. 19, 2003

EAST LIVERPOOL – Emmett Reese Varian, infant son of Mark and Becky Reese Varian, was stillborn Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Hannah Varian and two brothers, Dylan and Matthew Varian, all at home.
Mae Varian, his paternal grandmother, also survives.
Emmett Varian , his paternal grandfather, preceded him in death along with his maternal grandparents, Milton and Dorothy Reese.
Private family services are planned for a later date. The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to “Tod Children’s Hospital, 500 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown OH 445o1

Evelyn Liberatore D'Angelo Obituary

Evelyn Liberatore D’Angelo
Died Dec. 6, 2003

MIDLAND – Evelyn Liberatore D’Angelo, 83, died early Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 2003, at Serenity Personal Care Home following an extended illness.
Born Sept. 7, 1920, in Midland, a daughter of the late John and Maria Liberatore, she had been a resident of Midland all her life and was a member of the St. Blaise Parish Family, Midland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John D.Angelo, in 2000; her son, John D’Angelo, in 2003, and a brother, Victor Liberatore.
Surviving are a son, Jay D’Angelo of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter-in-law, Margaret D’Angelo of Vacaville, Calif.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Stephen and Julie D’Angelo of Santa Clara, Calif., Jason and Ann D’Angelo of Shelton, Conn., and Michelle D’Angelo of Vacaville; two great-grandchildren, Brendan D’Angelo of Santa Clara and Orie D”Angelo of Shelton; a brother and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Jean Liberatore of Midland; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Antonelli of Midland, Elviara and Peter Liveratore of Bridgeville, Pa., and Emily and Louis Yanni of East Liverpool.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service that will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being conducted y the Schwerha Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland.

Carl E. Cline Obituary

Carl E. Cline
Hancock County Courier
April 8, 2004

Carl E. Cline, 77, of East Liverpool passed away Monday, March 29, 2004
He was born April 1, 1926 in Chester, a son of the late Wilbur J. and Mary Seevers Cline. He was also preceded in death by a son, William Cline and a daughter, Carol Cline.
He was a World War II Army veteran. He was retired as a crane operator with Patterson Industry. He was a member of the East Liverpool American Legion Post 374 and a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by eight daughters, Darlene Jones an Janet H. Dennis of East Liverpool, Norva Carlson, Lucindy Tabor, Edith Tyler and Wanda Fuqua, all of Idaho, Eva Ruth Hughes of Washington State and Evelyn Ramages of Florida; a sister, Shirley Moore of Oregon; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 11 a.m. a the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Rev. Howard McConkey officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens of Newell were the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group accorded military services.

Glenn E. Mesler Obituary

Glenn E. Mesler
Hancock County Courier
April 8, 2004

Glenn E. Mesler, 73, of RD #2, New Cumberland passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004
He was born January 3, 1931 in Toronto, OH, the son of the late Henry and Garnett Duke Mesler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Miller and a brother, Jack Mesler.
He was a retired machine shop foreman with Starvaggi’s Industries and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Cumberland.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Daplun Mesler, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Bonnie) Juszczak and Kathy Kontra, both of RD #2 New Cumberland; a son, Thomas Mesler and wife, Cynthia of Weirton; two brothers, Jim Mesler of Georgia and Curt Mesler of East Liverpool; two sisters, Marilyn Gooch of Toronto and Carol Gerkins of Monroeville; six grandchildren, Jason and Julie Juszczak, Jennifer Brinkley, Melissa, Amanda and Jonathan Mesler and two great-grandchildren Tyler and Zachary.
A mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church with Father Ronald Getsinger officiating. Interment followed at the White Oak Pointe Cemetery, New Cumberland, Nixon Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Henry James Davis Obituary

Henry James Davis
Hancock County Courier
April 8, 2004

Henry James Davis, 9 month old child, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2004.
He was born June 25, 2003 in East Liverpool, the son of Shane Davis of East Liverpool and Russet Rogers Roberts of Chester.
He is survived by four brothers, Shane Davis Jr. of East Liverpool and Johnathan Roberts of Chester, James Roberts of Florida and Kirk Roberts of Newell; three sisters, Deedra Gill and Shania Davis, both of Lisbon and Brandi Roberts of Georgia; maternal grandfather, Gerald McDole of PA; maternal foster grandparents, Roberta and Russell Rogers of New Waterford; paternal grandparents, Lisa Wiers and David Colgrove, both of East Liverpool and paternal great grandmother, Linda Davis of East Liverpool.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 5, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens of Newell.

Kenneth Robinson Obituary

Kenneth Robinson
Hancock County Courier
April 8, 2004

Kenneth “Kenny” Robinson, 51, of Newell passed away April 3, 2004
He was born December 12, 1952 in East Liverpool, the son of Mary Allison Robinson Simonetti of Newell and he late Wayne Robinson.
He spent most of his life in the Pompano Beach, Florida area, working for the Winn Dixie Corporation. He moved home approximately five years ago and was presently working for Pipelines of East Liverpool. He was a Protestant by faith.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Frank Simonetti of Newell; a sister, Mrs. Mike (Connie) Stine of Moundsville; two nieces, amber and Heather Stine and two great nephews, Tanner and Reily.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed at the Locust Hill cemetery of Chester.

Donald Ray Barnhart Obituary

Donald Ray Barnhart
Hancock County Courier
April 8, 2004

Donald Ray Barnhart, Sr., 73, of RD #3, New Cumberland passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the home of his daughter with his family by his side.
He was born April 9, 1930 in St. Marys, the son of the Robert and Rebecca Stewart Barnhart. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Franklin, Charles, Arthur, Dallas and William Barnhart and three sisters, Laverna Mae Barnhart, Eileen Hawken and Nellie Beaver.
He was retired from Crescent Brick Company where he was a maintenance leader with 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the occupation of Japan. He was a lifetime member of the FVW Post # 3526 and a member of the New Cumberland Free Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Dawson Barnhart, at home, two daughters, Judy (Charles) Delaney of New Cumberland and Rebeca (George) Decanio of Rogers, OH; two sons, Donald (Elizabeth) Barnhart, Jr. of Steubenville and Terry Barnhart of St. Marys; three sisters, Margaret (James) Gregory of Sistersville, Marylou (Herbert) Rice of Friendly, WV and Shirley (Leonard) Glover of Char-don, Oh; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating. Military graveside services followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Alice Melott Richards Obituary

Alice Melott Richards
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 5. 2004

Alice Melott Richards, 86, of Chester passed away Saturday, January 25, 2004.
She was born May 2, 197 in Cannonsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Wycoff Moss. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Melott and her Second husband, William Richards; two sons, John R. and Herb Melott; a daughter, Linda Melice; a sister, Edith Armstrong and four brothers, James Roy, Bob and Albert Moss.
She was retired after working 23 ½ years a s nurses aide and a member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by four sons, Ronald Melott, William Melott and Roger Richards, all of East Liverpool and Robert Melott of Missouri; two daughters, Georgia Gardner of East Liverpool and Shelby John of Chester; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment was held at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens of Newell. The Nixon Funeral Home of Newell was in charge of arrangements.

John M. Myers Obituary

John M. Myers
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 5, 2004

John M. Myers, 83, of Weirton passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004.
He was born October 29, 1920 in Irondale, OH, the son of the late Solomon and Daisy Tice Myers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Harriett Rudder Myers; a brother, Gene Myers and two sisters, Wilma Simmon and Janet Beaver.
He retired from Weirton Steel after working 32 years as a foreman with the labor gang in the Coke Plant. He also worked 16 years with the Louis Berkman Industry. He was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
He is survived by a son, John Myers, and wife, Shirley of Colliers; a daughter, Mrs. Jess (Shirley) Reed of New Cumberland; four grandchildren Steve Myers and wife, Renee, Scott L. Reed, Todd A. Reed and Angela M. Myers; several nieces and nephews and his beloved pet, Brownie.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Rev. James Reed and Rev. Larry Jackson officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Anna Belle Cheuvront Obituary

Anna Belle Cheuvront
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 5, 2004

Anna Belle Cheuvront, 72, of RD 1, Chester passed away Monday, January 26, 2004 at the East Liverpool City Hospital.
She was born August 13, 1931 in Orangefield, TX, the daughter of the late Albert ad Antille Monso Sonier. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ella Pittman; three brothers, LeRoy, Clifton and AB Sonier.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Newell TOPS and AFMC, Gas Valley Road. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Cheuvront, at home; three sons, Fred Michael Cheuvront and Bruce Wayne Cheuvront, both of Chester and LeRoy Thomas Cheuvront of New Cumberland; three daughters, Mrs. Judy Carol (Dave) Dunlap and Mrs. Evon (Bob) Patterson, both of Chester and Mrs. Sharon Mariam of Newell; two brothers, Albert Sonierr Jr., of Houston, TX and Tommy Sonier of Orange, TX; a sister, Hazel Weatherford of Houston; 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Father Rodger Hughes officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Garden in Newell.

Betty Jane Lemley Obituary

Betty Jane Lemley
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 5, 2004

Betty Jane Lemley, 81, of New Cumberland passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004
She was born January 20, 1924 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Harley and Rebecca Rust Harper. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, George W. Brown; her second husband, John Lemley; a brother, Charles Harper; three sisters, Charlotte Cook, Norma Brown and Phyllis Rollins and three grandchildren, Charles Cox, George Thomas Cox, and Sherrie R. J. Bailey.
She was a retired janitor, working at the Hancock County Court House.
She is survived by three sons, George “Mike” Brown of New Cumberland, John Mack Brown of Weirton and Richard E. Brown of Ohio; a daughter, Linda Bailey of New Cumberland; a sister, Dorcus Roma of Tacoma WA; a brother, Bill Harper of Ashland, OH; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Krebs officiating. Interment followed at the Three Springs Cemetery in Weirton.

John C. Abrams Obituary

John C. Abrams
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 5, 2004

John C. Abrams, 81, of Indiana Ave., Chester passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2004 at the East Liverpool City Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1922 in Georgetown PA, a son of he late Robert B. and Pearl E. Allison Abrams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; two sisters, Leona and Unice Abrams and a brother, Thomas Abrams.
Mr. Abrams retired from the former National Steel in Weirton where he was a chemical engineer. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester where he served as an elder and on the Board of Trustees. He was a longtime member of the Chester Lions Club and a member of the National Steel 25 Year Club.
He is survived by two sons, Jay Abrams of Oklahoma City, OK and Huey Abrams of Chester, a daughter, Christina Snyder, her husband, Larry and daughter, Jessica, of Chester; a brother, Robert Abrams of Richland, WA; two sisters, Alberta Abrams of Chester and Mrs. Shirley Smith , her husband, Dennis of Cincinnati and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Trina Lewis officiating. The Arner Funeral Chapel assisted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Memorial Fund at the church.

Clyde N. Earich Jr. Obituary

Clyde N. Earich Jr.
Died Feb. 8, 2004

SALINEVILLE – Clyde “Chip” N. Earich, Jr., 95, of Haiti Road, died Sunday, February 8, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital.
He was born Nov. 8, 1908, in Salineville, the son of the late Clyde N. and Sarah (Bucheit) Earich Sr. He worked as an engineer for Penn Central Railroad for 30 years before retiring in 1973.
Chip was a member of the Wellsville Elks Lodge 1040, the oldest living member of the Lisbon Eagles, and a social member of the Salineville American Legion.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane Ann Simpson and her husband Richard of Columbiana, Ohio, Nancy Sprouse and her husband Lawrence Sprouse Jr. of Columbiana; three sons, Gary Earich and his wife Anna of Salineville, Thomas Earich and his wife Carol of Salineville and John Earich and his wife Chanda of Phoenix, Ariz; 31 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
His wife, Teresa, whom he married Feb. 24, 1934, died Dec. 4, 2002. He was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Earich; a sister; a half brother; and half sister.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Maly of the First United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Highlandtown Cemetery.
Friends my call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home in Salineville, where an Elks service is scheduled at 8:00p.m.

Mildred L. Detchon Obituary

Mildred L. Detchon
Died Dec. 1, 2003

COLUMBIANA – Mildred L. Detchon, 85, a resident at Whispering Pines Village, Columbiana, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Salem Community Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born Dec. 1, 1918, in Hammondsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late John And Blanche (Robb) Tice. Mildred retired after 12 years working as a cleaning matron for the Salem City School District.
She has memberships in the Salem and Lisbon Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Ohio Public School Employees and enjoyed playing bingo.
She was predeceased by her husband, John William Detchon on Feb. 24, 1991. They were married on Aug. 26, 1950. five brothers and two sisters are also deceased.
Survivors include one daughter, Alberta Nicotera and her husband, Angelo, of Leetonia; four sons, Gene Leffler of Indianapolis, Ind., Chuck Leffler and his wife Sandy of Kentland, Ind., Frank Detchon and his wife Becky of Leetonia and Douglas Detchon and his wife Gayle of Salem; two sisters, Violet Weaver of Chester and Dolly Thomas of East Liverpool; one brother, Sonny Tice of California; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsville, with the Rev. Vickie Yoder of the Leetonia Mennonite Church presiding. Burial will follow in Hammondsville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville.

Ronald L. Barnett Sr. Obituary

Ronald Barnett Sr.
Died Nov. 29, 2003

SALEM – Ronald L. Barnett Sr., 71, of Pennsylvania, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Holander House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a three-year illness.
He was born May 14, 1932, in Saxton, Bedford County, Pa., to the late William and Helen (Thompson) Barnett.
He retired from U.S,. Airways in Pittsburgh in 1987. he was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by daughters, Rebecca L. Conger of Atlanta, Ga., and Madonna L. Johnson of Raleigh, N. C.; a son, Ronald L. Barnett Jr., of Salem; two sisters and two grandchildren.
Private services will be Wednesday at Arbaugh Pearce Greenisen Funeral Home in Salem. Burial at Ohio Western reserve national Cemetery in Pittman, Ohio, will full military honors from the U.S. Army.

Eugene Steitz Obituary

Eugene Steitz
Died Dec. 1, 2003

SALEM – Eugene Anthony Steitz, 80, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Salem Community Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Gavers, Ohio, June 18, 1923, a son of the late Henry E. and Rachel Coppinger Steitz. He owned and operated “The Ranch” tavern in Unity and served with the U. S. Army Airforce during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, June Apple Steitz; sisters, Carline Kelly and Marcella Welsh of Salem; and brothers, Jack Steitz of Columbiana and Carl Steitz of Lisbon.
Father Thomas McCarthy will be celebrant at a funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Burial in Lisbon Cemetery.
Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with a prayer service at 8 p.m.

Thomas C. Morris Obituary

Thomas Morris
Died Nov. 24, 2003

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. –- Thomas C. Morris, 74, formerly of Wellsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2003, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Wellsville, Feb. 17, 1929, a son of the late Clifford and Elda Payne Morris.
He was employed at Sterling China in Wellsville and Served with the U.S. Army in Korea.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Morris and Tom Morris of Costa Mesa, Calif.; two daughters, Carol Morris of Alpharetta, G. and Jan Everett of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Gary Lee Morris of Portland, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Nov. 27, 2003, at Newport Beach, Calif.

R. Virginia Stone - Obituary

R. Virginia Stone
Died April 26, 2004

STEUBENVILLE -- R. Virginia “Ginny” Stone, 61, passed away Monday, April 26, 2004, at Bolger’s Country Club Manor of Steubenville.
She was born Nov. 13, 1942, in Jefferson County, the daughter of the late William C. and Blanche Blackburn Ault.
She was a member of the Hill Top Presbyterian Church in Toronto and was a self-employed caregiver.
She is survived by a son, Joseph William Stone of Weirton; and a sister: and a sister, Ina Miller of Toronto.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Clarke Funeral Home, with the Reverends Robert March and Curtis Watkins officiating. Burial at Island Creek Cemetery.
Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ada Irene Wain - Obituary

Irene Wain
Died Dec. 28, 2003

EAST LIVERPOOL – Ada “Irene” Wain, 86, of Lisbon Street, died at 11 am. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at the Robert E. Boyce Pavilion of East Liverpool City Hospital, where hs had been a patient for one week.
Born in East Liverpool Dec. 31, 1916, daughter of the late Herbert H. and Cora Vada Argabriter Pickering, she was a lifelong member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, which merged and now is the Good Shepherd Church. She had been a member of the Altar Society when at Calvary.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was employed at National Church Envelope, as well as the former Edwin M. Knowles Pottery and other area potteries.
She had been a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem of Wellsville.
James Duffy, her first husband, died in 1963. She later married Percy Wain, who died in 1987. Two brothers, Herbert and Kenneth Pickering, also preceded her in death along with a sister, Betty J. Gotschall.
A brother, James “Jim” Pickering of East Liverpool, survives along with several nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends may call Monday evening at the Dawson Funeral Home, where the family will be present form 7 to 9 p.m.
The Rev. William Church of Good Shepherd will conduct services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfunerlahome.com.

Lillian Mae Reed

Lillian ‘Mae’ Reed
Died Dec. 6, 2003

SALINEVILLE – Lillian “Mae” Reed, 82, of McCormack run, Salineville, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Salina, Pa., Oct. 6, 1921, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Isabella Robinson McHenry. She had spent most of her lifetime in this area, where she had formerly lived on Melbourne Avenue. She and her husband, Harry, owned and operated HM Beagle Dry Cleaners, and she was later employed by One Hour Cleaners.
A member of Southern Hills Church of Christ on Route 39, Mrs. Reed was a member of Etruria Street Church of God in East Liverpool.

She is survived by one son, Raymond K. Springer and his wife Betty of Highlandtown, as well as a brother, George Frank McHenry of Calcutta, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Shermenti, and two brothers, James McHenry and William Kenneth McHenry.
Friends may call at eh Dawson Funeral Home Monday, where the family will be present form 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Evangelist Will Montgomery of the St. Clair Avenue Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at the Calcutta united Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Family and friends will gather for a time of fellowship at the Dawson Family Center following burial. View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Christopher Aldrich - Obituary

Daniel Christopher Aldrich
Died June 12, 1999

EAST LIVERPOOL – Daniel Christopher Aldrich, 19, of Park Boulevard died at approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999, near Ada, Ohio, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He ws born in East Liverpool Sept. 12, 1980, a son of Jeffrey W. and Dr, Jean Pomeroy Aldrich of East Liverpool.
He was a graduate of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1999. he was starting tackle of the 1998 ELHS Football playoff team. He was a member of the ELHS Varsity Club and was a member of the 1999 ELHS College Bowl championship team. He was to major in biology at Ohio Northern University in Ada with the intention of going on to study veterinarian medicine. He had received an academic scholarship from Ohio Northern and the Ohio Proficiency Scholarship.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jeffrey W. Aldrich Jr., a student at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va., and Matthew J. Aldrich, a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio; a sister, Ann Kathleen “Katie” Aldrich of Columbus; and his paternal grandparents, F. William and Mabel Aldrich of Pinehurst, N. C.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the ELHS Fieldhouse. Burial will be in Ri
Riverview Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Friends may call at the Fieldhouse form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Dan Aldrich Scholarship/Memorial Fund, O. O. Box 986, East Liverpool, Ohio, 43920.

Matthew Salsberry - Obituary

Matthew Salsberry
Died June 12, 1999

EAST LIVERPOOL – Matthew Salsberry, 18, of Wooster Avenue, died at Approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Ada.
He was born in East Liverpool Nov. 16, 1980, a son of Sandra Setliff Salsberry of East Liverpool
A lifelong area resident, he graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1999. He was enrolled to attend Ohio Northern University in Ada this fall. He attended Campground Community Church. He was a three0year letterman in football.
A 32-game satter in football, he earned first team all-district honors for three years and honorable mention All-Ohio for three years. During his senior year, he was elected captain of the football team, was named to first-team All-OVAC, All-Quad County and first team All-County. He was to Paly in the Penn-Ohio and OVAC All-Star Game this summer. He was recently honored by the Northeastern Ohio Coaches Association as one of 20 players honored for their athletic and academic achievement. He was a four-year letterman in wrestling. He was a two-time Ohio Valley Athletic Conference wrestling champion placing fourth in Ohio in 1999. He was a four-year letterman in track, and he was the River Valley League Champion in the Discuss this year. He was a member of the National Honor Society and vice President to the senior class.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his grandparents, Donald and Audrey Setliff Sr. of East Liverpool; and his great-grandmother, Ruth Cannon of Ireland, W.Va
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at eh ELHS Fieldhouse. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Friends may call at the field house from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Matt Salsberry Scholarship/Memorial Fund. P.O. Box 986, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.