Frances E. Dawson
The Review
Sat., Jul 28, 2001
EAST Liverpool -- Frances E. Dawson, 78, of Dresden Avenue, died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at City Hospital.
Mrs. Dawson was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Chester. A daughter of the late Otto and Iona Sprout Shroades, she spent her lifetime in this area.
She was employed at the Sterling China Co. at one time and most recently was self-employed as a housekeeper.
She was a member of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester and the East Liverpool Moose Lodge 122.
Her first husband, Leland “Pete” Pollock, died in 1943. Her second Husband, Paul V. Dawson, died in 1967.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Darla) Bash of Calcutta and Mrs. Chuck (Patricia) Allison of East Liverpool; a sister, Lela Adkins of Hesperia, Calif.; two brothers, Albert Shroades of Newell and Dan Shroades of Kissimmee, Fla.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Leland Earl Pollock, in 1943.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Dawson Funeral +Home, with Evangelist Frank Higginbotham of the church officiating. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Following the committal service at the cemetery, friends are invited to return to the Dawson Family Center for a luncheon.
View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Edith M. Ewaskovich Obituary
Edith M. Ewaskovich
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
BLOOMINGDALE – Edith M. Ewaskovich died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at her residence of natural causes.
She was born in Marlton, Ark., a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille Montgomery.
She had attended St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Richmond and was the current treasurer of Compassionate Friends in Steubenville.
She is survived by her husband, pete Ewaskovich; two daughters, Sue Ralich Scarfo of New Cumberland and Mrs. Kenny (Joyce “Kennedy”) Bowman of Steubenville; a granddaughter, Carrie Kennedy of Steubenville, Two grandsons, Michael Ralich of Akron and David Kennedy of Steubenville; a great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kennedy of Steubenville; three sisters, Ruth and Mary Helen of Little Rock, Ark., and Luanne of Dallas, Texas; and a brother, B. Montgomery of Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Ewaskovich, who died in 1998; a grandson, John Kennedy, who died in 2001; and a brother, Lawrence Montgomery.
The Rev. Ron Williams will conduct services at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Steubenvillle.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
BLOOMINGDALE – Edith M. Ewaskovich died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at her residence of natural causes.
She was born in Marlton, Ark., a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille Montgomery.
She had attended St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Richmond and was the current treasurer of Compassionate Friends in Steubenville.
She is survived by her husband, pete Ewaskovich; two daughters, Sue Ralich Scarfo of New Cumberland and Mrs. Kenny (Joyce “Kennedy”) Bowman of Steubenville; a granddaughter, Carrie Kennedy of Steubenville, Two grandsons, Michael Ralich of Akron and David Kennedy of Steubenville; a great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kennedy of Steubenville; three sisters, Ruth and Mary Helen of Little Rock, Ark., and Luanne of Dallas, Texas; and a brother, B. Montgomery of Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Ewaskovich, who died in 1998; a grandson, John Kennedy, who died in 2001; and a brother, Lawrence Montgomery.
The Rev. Ron Williams will conduct services at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Steubenvillle.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Helene Devon Greenwood Obituary
Helene Devon Greenwood
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
LONGVIEW, Texas – Mrs. Helene Devon Greenwood passed away after a lengthy illness on July 27, 2001.
Mrs. Greenwood, a resident of the Clairmont Nursing Home, had been a Longview resident for the past 21 months. Her former residence was Cole Avenue in Dallas, a city where she and her husband, Leonard T. Greenwood, had lived since 1960.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in February 2001.
Helene J. Devon Greenwood was born June 2, 1920, in Perry Point, Md., to Joseph L. Devon and Josephine C. Buffington Devon. Helene was the fourth of six children. Her brothers, Joseph L., Edward B. and Frances L., and a sister, Beatrice D. Anderson, have preceded her in death.
She grew up in Oxford, Pa., where hs graduated from high school in 1938 and was a well-known athlete in her youth in tennis, golf, swimming and horseback riding. She served her country in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of Corporal, serving in the Command Headquarters of the U. S. 8th Army Air Force located in the Castle of Lord Sandwich in East Anglia, England. Her future husband, Leonard, and brother, Edward, also served with the 8th Air Force.
She married her husband Len on June 14, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., and lived in Chicago until moving to Dallas in 1960. She worked as a secretary for Studebaker Motors while in Chicago and in Dallas served as an office manager for the Southland Corp. Mrs. Greenwood and her husband were very active golfers and left Chicago so that they would be able to play year round. They were members of the River Lake Country Club of Dallas.
Mrs. Greenwood leaves a brother, Thomas J. Devon Sr. and his wife June of Whiting, N. J.; and nephews Thomas J. Devon Jr. and his wife Arlene of Longview, Richard Devon and his wife Jerry of Atlanta, Ga., Lynn Devon of Clearwater, Fla., and Charles Greenwood Jr. of East Liverpool. Also suriving are great-nieces Laurie E. Devon of Longview, Julie B. Devon of Dallas and Alex Devon of Atlanta; and a great-nephew, Jeffrey T. Devon of Dallas. She also has surviving brothers-in-law, Robert K. and Charles A. Greenwood of East Liverpool.
A memorial service is pending at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview with interment in All Saints Memorial Garden located at Trinity Church.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3613 S. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701-8732, or Trinity Episcopal Church, 906 Padon Longview, Texas 75601
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
LONGVIEW, Texas – Mrs. Helene Devon Greenwood passed away after a lengthy illness on July 27, 2001.
Mrs. Greenwood, a resident of the Clairmont Nursing Home, had been a Longview resident for the past 21 months. Her former residence was Cole Avenue in Dallas, a city where she and her husband, Leonard T. Greenwood, had lived since 1960.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in February 2001.
Helene J. Devon Greenwood was born June 2, 1920, in Perry Point, Md., to Joseph L. Devon and Josephine C. Buffington Devon. Helene was the fourth of six children. Her brothers, Joseph L., Edward B. and Frances L., and a sister, Beatrice D. Anderson, have preceded her in death.
She grew up in Oxford, Pa., where hs graduated from high school in 1938 and was a well-known athlete in her youth in tennis, golf, swimming and horseback riding. She served her country in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of Corporal, serving in the Command Headquarters of the U. S. 8th Army Air Force located in the Castle of Lord Sandwich in East Anglia, England. Her future husband, Leonard, and brother, Edward, also served with the 8th Air Force.
She married her husband Len on June 14, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., and lived in Chicago until moving to Dallas in 1960. She worked as a secretary for Studebaker Motors while in Chicago and in Dallas served as an office manager for the Southland Corp. Mrs. Greenwood and her husband were very active golfers and left Chicago so that they would be able to play year round. They were members of the River Lake Country Club of Dallas.
Mrs. Greenwood leaves a brother, Thomas J. Devon Sr. and his wife June of Whiting, N. J.; and nephews Thomas J. Devon Jr. and his wife Arlene of Longview, Richard Devon and his wife Jerry of Atlanta, Ga., Lynn Devon of Clearwater, Fla., and Charles Greenwood Jr. of East Liverpool. Also suriving are great-nieces Laurie E. Devon of Longview, Julie B. Devon of Dallas and Alex Devon of Atlanta; and a great-nephew, Jeffrey T. Devon of Dallas. She also has surviving brothers-in-law, Robert K. and Charles A. Greenwood of East Liverpool.
A memorial service is pending at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview with interment in All Saints Memorial Garden located at Trinity Church.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3613 S. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701-8732, or Trinity Episcopal Church, 906 Padon Longview, Texas 75601
Wilton McElroy Obituary
Wilton McElroy
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
LISBON – Wilton t. “Whitey” McElroy, 71, of Glasgow Road, died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Claibourne, Ohio, March 2, 1930, a son of the late Dwight and Agnes Thompson McElroy.
He worked as a supervisor at the First Energy Sammis Plant before retiring and was a member of the Wellsville First Christian Church.
He is survived by his wire, Ruth Patterson McElroy; three sons, Dennis McElroy of Westlake, Ohio, Bradley McElroy of Stow, Ohio, and Michael McElroy of Lisbon; two daughters, Debbie Herda on Wellsville and Denise Baker of Lisbon; four stepsons, Rober Mick of Wellsville Jerry Mick of Lisbon, Rick Mick of East Liverpool and Mark Mick of Ravenna, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Debbie Mick of Lisbon, Mrs. George (Becky) Crews of Shiloh, Ill., and Mrs. Frank (Patty) Daniels of Alliance; two brothers, James “Red” McElroy and Ernie McElroy of Richwood, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. William (Dottie) Davis of Richwood; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Howard Chartier will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wellsville Chapel of the Martin –MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
LISBON – Wilton t. “Whitey” McElroy, 71, of Glasgow Road, died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Claibourne, Ohio, March 2, 1930, a son of the late Dwight and Agnes Thompson McElroy.
He worked as a supervisor at the First Energy Sammis Plant before retiring and was a member of the Wellsville First Christian Church.
He is survived by his wire, Ruth Patterson McElroy; three sons, Dennis McElroy of Westlake, Ohio, Bradley McElroy of Stow, Ohio, and Michael McElroy of Lisbon; two daughters, Debbie Herda on Wellsville and Denise Baker of Lisbon; four stepsons, Rober Mick of Wellsville Jerry Mick of Lisbon, Rick Mick of East Liverpool and Mark Mick of Ravenna, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Debbie Mick of Lisbon, Mrs. George (Becky) Crews of Shiloh, Ill., and Mrs. Frank (Patty) Daniels of Alliance; two brothers, James “Red” McElroy and Ernie McElroy of Richwood, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. William (Dottie) Davis of Richwood; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Howard Chartier will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wellsville Chapel of the Martin –MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Robert Etter Sheely Obituary
Robert Sheely
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
EAST PALESTINE – Robert Etter Sheely, 84, formerly of West Martin Street, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, at Salem Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He wa sborn in Unity, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1916, a son of the late Elmer M. and Ora Reesh Sheely.
He was an owner and upholsterer for the Hy-Comfort Upholstery Shop in East Palestine and was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris C. Glaser Sheely, and his second wife, Evelyn Mackall Holzer Sheely.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dick (JennyLind) Dailey of East Palestine and Mrs. James (Debbie Jean) Snyder of North Lima; two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Shirley) Wilson and Connie Robinson of East Palestine; two sons, Robert M. Sheely of East Palestine and Jeffrey D. Sheely of Las Vegas, Nev.; a stepson, Chuck Holzer of Alliance; a sister, Ruth Knight of Columbiana; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Brian Miller of the church will conduct services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Van Dyke-Swaney Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Review
Sat., Jul. 28, 2001
EAST PALESTINE – Robert Etter Sheely, 84, formerly of West Martin Street, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, at Salem Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He wa sborn in Unity, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1916, a son of the late Elmer M. and Ora Reesh Sheely.
He was an owner and upholsterer for the Hy-Comfort Upholstery Shop in East Palestine and was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris C. Glaser Sheely, and his second wife, Evelyn Mackall Holzer Sheely.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dick (JennyLind) Dailey of East Palestine and Mrs. James (Debbie Jean) Snyder of North Lima; two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Shirley) Wilson and Connie Robinson of East Palestine; two sons, Robert M. Sheely of East Palestine and Jeffrey D. Sheely of Las Vegas, Nev.; a stepson, Chuck Holzer of Alliance; a sister, Ruth Knight of Columbiana; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Brian Miller of the church will conduct services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Van Dyke-Swaney Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Malcolm Edgar McBurney Obituary
Malcolm Edgar McBurney
The Review
Thurs., July 26, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Malcolm Edgar McBurney, 89, of Frederick Heights, died Monday, July 23,, 2001, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Weirton, W.Va., Feb. 19, 1912, and was te son of the late George and Mary (Rankin) McBurney.
Living his entire life in the area, Mr. McBurney was owner and operator of the former McBurney Pharmacy in East Liverpool for 45 years. He was a graduate of Weirton High School and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, where he was honored with a 50-year pin and also was associated with the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association and the Kappa ?Sigma Fraternity. He was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 258 in East Liverpool and the Al Koran Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. He also was a member of the Tri State Casting Club, Masonic Lodges No. 315, No. 55, No 95 and No. 100, East Liverpool Shrine Club, East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepted Rite Masons, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville Censistory, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio and The East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepted Masons.
Mr. McBurney was a veteran of the U. s. Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific on Admiral Kincades 7th fleet as a lieutenant. He attended Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Coleman) McBurney, whom he married July 25, 1941; two nieces, Jana (Franklin) Crawford and her husband Ray of Stow, Ohio, and Marsha (Franklin) Fisher and her husband bob of Strongsville; a nephew, Lee McBurney and his wife Nancy of Weirton; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert McBurney and Don McBurney.
Services will be held at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Friday, July 27, 2001,at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Maly of the First United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home in Calcutta one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Frineds may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
The Review
Thurs., July 26, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Malcolm Edgar McBurney, 89, of Frederick Heights, died Monday, July 23,, 2001, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Weirton, W.Va., Feb. 19, 1912, and was te son of the late George and Mary (Rankin) McBurney.
Living his entire life in the area, Mr. McBurney was owner and operator of the former McBurney Pharmacy in East Liverpool for 45 years. He was a graduate of Weirton High School and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, where he was honored with a 50-year pin and also was associated with the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association and the Kappa ?Sigma Fraternity. He was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 258 in East Liverpool and the Al Koran Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. He also was a member of the Tri State Casting Club, Masonic Lodges No. 315, No. 55, No 95 and No. 100, East Liverpool Shrine Club, East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepted Rite Masons, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville Censistory, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio and The East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepted Masons.
Mr. McBurney was a veteran of the U. s. Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific on Admiral Kincades 7th fleet as a lieutenant. He attended Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Coleman) McBurney, whom he married July 25, 1941; two nieces, Jana (Franklin) Crawford and her husband Ray of Stow, Ohio, and Marsha (Franklin) Fisher and her husband bob of Strongsville; a nephew, Lee McBurney and his wife Nancy of Weirton; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert McBurney and Don McBurney.
Services will be held at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Friday, July 27, 2001,at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Maly of the First United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home in Calcutta one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Frineds may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Leonard E. Crago Jr. Obituary
Leonard Crago Jr.
The Review
Thurs., July 26, 2001
NEW CUMBERLAND – Leonard E. “Lennie” Crago Jr., 48, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born in /Steubenville July 23, 1953, a son of Diana Clendenning Crago of Weirton and the late Leonard E. Crago Sr.
He was a pickler operator at Weirton Steel. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nicole) Rice of New Cumberland and Mrs. Chris (Brandi) Schroeder of Weirton; a brother, Daniel Crago of New Cumberland; a sister, Doreen Jenkins of Chester; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at eh New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.;
Friends may call a the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
The Review
Thurs., July 26, 2001
NEW CUMBERLAND – Leonard E. “Lennie” Crago Jr., 48, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born in /Steubenville July 23, 1953, a son of Diana Clendenning Crago of Weirton and the late Leonard E. Crago Sr.
He was a pickler operator at Weirton Steel. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nicole) Rice of New Cumberland and Mrs. Chris (Brandi) Schroeder of Weirton; a brother, Daniel Crago of New Cumberland; a sister, Doreen Jenkins of Chester; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at eh New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.;
Friends may call a the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Roy Arter Obituary
Roy Arter
The Revew
Saturday, July 26, 2001
LEETONIA – Roy G. Arter, 79, of state Route 164, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Lisbon Sept. 17, 1921, a son of the late Henry Wilbur and Bessie Bartholow Arter.
He owned and operated Arter Electric before retiring and was a member of the St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Artis Sanor Arter; five daughters, Mrs. William (Penny) Robinson of Madison, Ohio, Mrs. James (Candy) Steele of Leetonia, Leslie Arter of Lisbon, Mrs. John (Pam) Armstrong of Ball Ground, Ga., and Linda Helke of Elyria, Ohio; six sons, Ronald G. Arter of Leetonia, Jeffrey L. Arter of Lisbon, Bradley S. Arter of Canton, Ga., Scott E Arter of Lisbon, Darryl Z. Aikens of Salem and Dennis L. Aikens of Leetonia; a sister, Edythe Hornbeck of Alliance; 18 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Herbert E. DeLong will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lisbon Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and at the Church one hour before the service Saturday.
The Revew
Saturday, July 26, 2001
LEETONIA – Roy G. Arter, 79, of state Route 164, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Lisbon Sept. 17, 1921, a son of the late Henry Wilbur and Bessie Bartholow Arter.
He owned and operated Arter Electric before retiring and was a member of the St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Artis Sanor Arter; five daughters, Mrs. William (Penny) Robinson of Madison, Ohio, Mrs. James (Candy) Steele of Leetonia, Leslie Arter of Lisbon, Mrs. John (Pam) Armstrong of Ball Ground, Ga., and Linda Helke of Elyria, Ohio; six sons, Ronald G. Arter of Leetonia, Jeffrey L. Arter of Lisbon, Bradley S. Arter of Canton, Ga., Scott E Arter of Lisbon, Darryl Z. Aikens of Salem and Dennis L. Aikens of Leetonia; a sister, Edythe Hornbeck of Alliance; 18 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Herbert E. DeLong will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lisbon Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and at the Church one hour before the service Saturday.
Anthony Shatkus Obituary
Anthony Shatkus
The Review
Thurs., Jul. 26, 2001
GEORGETOWN, Pa. – Anthony V. Shatkus, 85, of Red Dog Road, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at East Liverpool Convalescent Home No. 2.
He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., March 1, 1916, a son of he late Peter and Jenny Pepper Shatkus.
He worked at the former TS&T Pottery and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Shatkus.
He is survived by a sister, Louise Birbulis of Ingram, Pa.
Father Rodger Hughes will be celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
The Review
Thurs., Jul. 26, 2001
GEORGETOWN, Pa. – Anthony V. Shatkus, 85, of Red Dog Road, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at East Liverpool Convalescent Home No. 2.
He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., March 1, 1916, a son of he late Peter and Jenny Pepper Shatkus.
He worked at the former TS&T Pottery and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Shatkus.
He is survived by a sister, Louise Birbulis of Ingram, Pa.
Father Rodger Hughes will be celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
David Capehart Obituary
David Capehart
The Review
Sat., Jul 26, 2001
RACINE, Ohio – David L. Capehart, 61, of Racine, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy, Ohio.
He was born in Rogers Dec. 26, 1939, a son of the late Dale C. and Iris Walters Capehart.
He was a commercial salesperson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lucas Capehart.
He is survived by two brothers, Charles Capehart of Wellsville and Larry Capehart of East Palestine; and two sisters, Donna Frech of Youngstown and Charlene Smith of Newell.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. No calling hours are planned. The Cremeens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Review
Sat., Jul 26, 2001
RACINE, Ohio – David L. Capehart, 61, of Racine, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy, Ohio.
He was born in Rogers Dec. 26, 1939, a son of the late Dale C. and Iris Walters Capehart.
He was a commercial salesperson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lucas Capehart.
He is survived by two brothers, Charles Capehart of Wellsville and Larry Capehart of East Palestine; and two sisters, Donna Frech of Youngstown and Charlene Smith of Newell.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. No calling hours are planned. The Cremeens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Leon Bowen Obituary
Harold Leon Bowen
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 19, 2009
Harold Leon Bowen, 72, of New Cumberland passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Trinity West.
He was born August 7, 1936 in Paden City, a son of the late Harold Bowen and Velma (Trader) Wilson
He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. Electrical Dept. with 36 years of service. Harold loved hunting, fishing, camping and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma Lea (Green) Bowen, at home; three sons, Danny Bowen of New Cumberland, Randy (Brenda) Bowen of Parachute, Co and Eric Bowen of De Beque, CO; two sisters, Erma Birkhimer of Burgettstown and Donna (Abe) Ruiz of Weirton; four grandsons, Eric Bowen of California, Kellen Bowen of Parachute, Lucas Bowen and Jacob Bowen, both of De Beque and 22 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph F. Cuomo officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 19, 2009
Harold Leon Bowen, 72, of New Cumberland passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Trinity West.
He was born August 7, 1936 in Paden City, a son of the late Harold Bowen and Velma (Trader) Wilson
He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. Electrical Dept. with 36 years of service. Harold loved hunting, fishing, camping and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma Lea (Green) Bowen, at home; three sons, Danny Bowen of New Cumberland, Randy (Brenda) Bowen of Parachute, Co and Eric Bowen of De Beque, CO; two sisters, Erma Birkhimer of Burgettstown and Donna (Abe) Ruiz of Weirton; four grandsons, Eric Bowen of California, Kellen Bowen of Parachute, Lucas Bowen and Jacob Bowen, both of De Beque and 22 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph F. Cuomo officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
George Cuic Obituary
George Cuic
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 19, 2009
George Cuic, 83, of New Manchester passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
He was born March 28, 1925 in Weirton, a son of the late Sava “Sam” and Amelia (Stojakovich) Cuic. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete Cuic; six sisters, Mildred Albino, Ann Simich, Mary Tarovisky, Lyla Dawson, Daisy Lorello and Lilly Miller; and a daughter-in-law, Caarol Cuic.
He served in the United States Navy upon the USS Carrier Ommaney Bay in WWII. George was on the carrier January 4, 1945 as a gunners mate when it was hit by enemy fire and sunk in the Sulu Sea. He was rescued but 93 of his crew mates perished. He retired form the Weirton Division of National Steel. He was a member of the Weriton Steel 25 Year Club and the National Rifle Association.
George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlene (Furbee) Cuic; three sons, George A. and Daniel (Brenda) Cuic of New Manchester, David (Donna) Cuic of Thonotosassa, FL; a brother, Milo Cuic of Follansbee; five grandchildren, Christopher Cuic and fiancée Amanda Ream, Nicole Wooding, AnthonyCuic, Chad Cuic, and Daniel Jr. (Vicki) Cuic; six great-grandchildren, Zachary, Kobe, Skylar, Bear, Ethan and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Rev. Ethel Dunaway officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
Feb. 19, 2009
George Cuic, 83, of New Manchester passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
He was born March 28, 1925 in Weirton, a son of the late Sava “Sam” and Amelia (Stojakovich) Cuic. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete Cuic; six sisters, Mildred Albino, Ann Simich, Mary Tarovisky, Lyla Dawson, Daisy Lorello and Lilly Miller; and a daughter-in-law, Caarol Cuic.
He served in the United States Navy upon the USS Carrier Ommaney Bay in WWII. George was on the carrier January 4, 1945 as a gunners mate when it was hit by enemy fire and sunk in the Sulu Sea. He was rescued but 93 of his crew mates perished. He retired form the Weirton Division of National Steel. He was a member of the Weriton Steel 25 Year Club and the National Rifle Association.
George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlene (Furbee) Cuic; three sons, George A. and Daniel (Brenda) Cuic of New Manchester, David (Donna) Cuic of Thonotosassa, FL; a brother, Milo Cuic of Follansbee; five grandchildren, Christopher Cuic and fiancée Amanda Ream, Nicole Wooding, AnthonyCuic, Chad Cuic, and Daniel Jr. (Vicki) Cuic; six great-grandchildren, Zachary, Kobe, Skylar, Bear, Ethan and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Rev. Ethel Dunaway officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Ronald Arthur Webster Obituary
Ronald Webster
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 2009
Ronald Arthur Webster, 52, of New Cumberland passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009
He was born February 2, 1957 in Weirton, a son of the late Merril Raymond and Veronica Rose “Verna” (Drelick) Webster. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert R. Webster.
He is survived by a sister Joan Watkins of New Cumberland and three brothers, Alva, Floyd and William M. Webster, all of New Cumberland.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Turley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 2009
Ronald Arthur Webster, 52, of New Cumberland passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009
He was born February 2, 1957 in Weirton, a son of the late Merril Raymond and Veronica Rose “Verna” (Drelick) Webster. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert R. Webster.
He is survived by a sister Joan Watkins of New Cumberland and three brothers, Alva, Floyd and William M. Webster, all of New Cumberland.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Turley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Helen L. Lightner Obituary
Helen L. Lightner
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 2009
Helen L. Lightner, 78, of Sayre Lane, Lawrenceville passed away at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 29, 1930 in Moon township, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Linger) Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Lightner Sr; two grandsons, Richard Shingler and Benjamin Lightner; a great granddaughter, Kayla Lightner; six brothers and two sisters.
A homemaker, Helen had previously worked at the former TS&T Pottery and at Fox’s Nursing Home. She was a dedicated and active member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene where she was a member of the church choir and assisted with the nursery care and bible school.
She is survived by three sons, Wiley Lightner of Hopewell Township, Paul Lightner and wife Renee of New Manchester and William J. Lightner of East Liverpool; three daughters, Cathy Rosak and husband Kenneth, Cheryl Glenn and husband Chuck and Charlene Robb and husband Albert, all of Chester; a sister, Mildred Woods of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and twelve Great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Cummings. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Hancock County Courier
April 2, 2009
Helen L. Lightner, 78, of Sayre Lane, Lawrenceville passed away at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 29, 1930 in Moon township, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Linger) Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Lightner Sr; two grandsons, Richard Shingler and Benjamin Lightner; a great granddaughter, Kayla Lightner; six brothers and two sisters.
A homemaker, Helen had previously worked at the former TS&T Pottery and at Fox’s Nursing Home. She was a dedicated and active member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene where she was a member of the church choir and assisted with the nursery care and bible school.
She is survived by three sons, Wiley Lightner of Hopewell Township, Paul Lightner and wife Renee of New Manchester and William J. Lightner of East Liverpool; three daughters, Cathy Rosak and husband Kenneth, Cheryl Glenn and husband Chuck and Charlene Robb and husband Albert, all of Chester; a sister, Mildred Woods of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and twelve Great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Cummings. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
John Leslie (Jack) Carson Obituary
John Leslie “Jack’ Carson
Hancock county Courier
April 2, 2009
John Leslie “Jack” Carson, 86, of New Cumberland passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the ‘Weirton Medical Center.
He was born October 15, 1923 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Harry O. and Emma (Wilson) Carson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite D. (Clark) Carson; two brothers, Robert Lee and James Hubert Carson; and two sisters, Iris Gray and Ethelberta Shaw.
Jack was a retired teamster having worked for Tom’s Express. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and a Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Appalachian Music Group; played on the Senior’s Pool Team at the Hancock County Senior Center; belonged to Country Friends and golfed at Pleasant Hills Golf Course.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Kay (Tom) Keenan of New Cumberland; two sons, Harry A. (Norma) Carson of New Cumberland and John Richard (Joann) Carson of New Manchester; two ‘grandsons, Brian (Beth) Carson of Beaver and Mark Carson of New Cumberland; two granddaughters, Emilie (Jerome) Jackson of Columbus, OH and Linda (Richie) Soos of Berkeley Springs, WV; three great-grandsons, Marcus Jackson, Josiah Jackson and Issac Carson, a great granddaughter, Alison Carson and his special companion, Ruth Elliot of Weirton.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home. Military Graveside services followed at the Mill Creek Hill cemetery in Hookstown.
Hancock county Courier
April 2, 2009
John Leslie “Jack” Carson, 86, of New Cumberland passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the ‘Weirton Medical Center.
He was born October 15, 1923 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Harry O. and Emma (Wilson) Carson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite D. (Clark) Carson; two brothers, Robert Lee and James Hubert Carson; and two sisters, Iris Gray and Ethelberta Shaw.
Jack was a retired teamster having worked for Tom’s Express. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and a Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Appalachian Music Group; played on the Senior’s Pool Team at the Hancock County Senior Center; belonged to Country Friends and golfed at Pleasant Hills Golf Course.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Kay (Tom) Keenan of New Cumberland; two sons, Harry A. (Norma) Carson of New Cumberland and John Richard (Joann) Carson of New Manchester; two ‘grandsons, Brian (Beth) Carson of Beaver and Mark Carson of New Cumberland; two granddaughters, Emilie (Jerome) Jackson of Columbus, OH and Linda (Richie) Soos of Berkeley Springs, WV; three great-grandsons, Marcus Jackson, Josiah Jackson and Issac Carson, a great granddaughter, Alison Carson and his special companion, Ruth Elliot of Weirton.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home. Military Graveside services followed at the Mill Creek Hill cemetery in Hookstown.
Harold (Jack) Masters Obituary
Harold “Jack” Masters
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Harold “Jack” Masters, 83, of New Cumberland passed away Monday, January 19, 2009
He was born February 2, 1925 in Clarksville, PA, a son of the late Pierce and Nancy (White) Masters. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Merle Masters and two sisters, Amelia Masters and Rosemary Vitalune.
Jack was retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked as a pipe fitter. He was a member of the Tomlinson Run church of Christ. A World War II U. S. Army veteran, he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Jack was an avid bowler and a spirited outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nelda Rose (Hostutler) Masters, at home; six children, Gary Masters of Weirton, Pam Jones and Jack Masters, both of New Cumberland, Harold G. Masters of New Manchester, Kathy Hoge of Spokane, WA and Ben Master of Sewickley, PA: two sisters, Cecyle Klaphake of Cecil, PA and Joan Masters of Champion, OA; two brothers, Earl Masters of Ohioville, PA and George Masters of Rachel, WV; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Minister Paul Blake officiating. Military graveside services followed at Mill Cemetery in Georgetown.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Harold “Jack” Masters, 83, of New Cumberland passed away Monday, January 19, 2009
He was born February 2, 1925 in Clarksville, PA, a son of the late Pierce and Nancy (White) Masters. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Merle Masters and two sisters, Amelia Masters and Rosemary Vitalune.
Jack was retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked as a pipe fitter. He was a member of the Tomlinson Run church of Christ. A World War II U. S. Army veteran, he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Jack was an avid bowler and a spirited outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nelda Rose (Hostutler) Masters, at home; six children, Gary Masters of Weirton, Pam Jones and Jack Masters, both of New Cumberland, Harold G. Masters of New Manchester, Kathy Hoge of Spokane, WA and Ben Master of Sewickley, PA: two sisters, Cecyle Klaphake of Cecil, PA and Joan Masters of Champion, OA; two brothers, Earl Masters of Ohioville, PA and George Masters of Rachel, WV; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Minister Paul Blake officiating. Military graveside services followed at Mill Cemetery in Georgetown.
Barbara J. Staley Obituary
Barbara J. Staley
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Barbara Jean Staley, 63, of Weirton passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center
She was born May 6, 1945 in Steubenville, a daughter of Virginia (Mayhew) Shepard of Weirton and the late Edward Eugene Richards.
Barbara was retired form the Weirton St4el Co. General Office, a member of the Weirton Steel 25 ear Club, and a member of the Memorial Baptist in Weirton.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her stepfather Floyd Shepard Jr. of Weirton; companion Jim M. Staley of Weirton; a sister, Joyce (Max) Prouty of Baltimore, OH; two nephews, Scott (Courtney) Campbell and Todd Campbell; two great-nieces, Stephanie Campbell and Allison Campbell; a great-nephew, Ryan Campbell; and a great-great- niece Abrianna Frazier.
Services were held at the Turley Funeral Home on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11a.m. with Pastor William Stout officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Barbara Jean Staley, 63, of Weirton passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center
She was born May 6, 1945 in Steubenville, a daughter of Virginia (Mayhew) Shepard of Weirton and the late Edward Eugene Richards.
Barbara was retired form the Weirton St4el Co. General Office, a member of the Weirton Steel 25 ear Club, and a member of the Memorial Baptist in Weirton.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her stepfather Floyd Shepard Jr. of Weirton; companion Jim M. Staley of Weirton; a sister, Joyce (Max) Prouty of Baltimore, OH; two nephews, Scott (Courtney) Campbell and Todd Campbell; two great-nieces, Stephanie Campbell and Allison Campbell; a great-nephew, Ryan Campbell; and a great-great- niece Abrianna Frazier.
Services were held at the Turley Funeral Home on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11a.m. with Pastor William Stout officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
Opal W. Howell Obituary
Opal W. Howell
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Opal W. Howell, 80, of Alicia Arms in Chester passed away on January 22, 2009
Opal was born on February 5, 1928 in St. Marys, WV to the late Carl and Roberta Yost Harding.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Phillip Howell; twos sisters, Elizabeth Sweat and Gladys Harding; and stepson Ronnie Howell.
A devoted member of the Newell Nazarene Church, she once had worked at Homer Laughlin China. She retired from the Hancock County Board of Education where she worked as custodian.
Opal is survived y two children Bill Howell of Steubenville, and Sandy (Dave) Osborne of Lima, OH; two brothers, Donald (Wanda) Harding of Chester , and Carl Harding of St. Marys; four sisters, Velma Miller of Harrisville, WV, Sharon Beyner of Millersburg, OH, Beulah Gallager of Elk City, OK and Norma Betts of Vienna, WV; five grandchildren, Denise (Jim) Noland, Christy Osborne and her Companion Jon Boyd, and Michelle, Douglas and Jeffery Howell; four great –grandchildren, Kay Lynn, Shawn and Lauren Noland, and Tommy Boyd.
In addition she leaves a special niece, Sharon Dennis as well as several other nieces and nephews, and her loving care givers, Debby Ludwig, Ruth, Karline Barnett, and Chris Summers.
Rev. Everett Clay conducted services on Monday January 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Interment followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Opal W. Howell, 80, of Alicia Arms in Chester passed away on January 22, 2009
Opal was born on February 5, 1928 in St. Marys, WV to the late Carl and Roberta Yost Harding.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Phillip Howell; twos sisters, Elizabeth Sweat and Gladys Harding; and stepson Ronnie Howell.
A devoted member of the Newell Nazarene Church, she once had worked at Homer Laughlin China. She retired from the Hancock County Board of Education where she worked as custodian.
Opal is survived y two children Bill Howell of Steubenville, and Sandy (Dave) Osborne of Lima, OH; two brothers, Donald (Wanda) Harding of Chester , and Carl Harding of St. Marys; four sisters, Velma Miller of Harrisville, WV, Sharon Beyner of Millersburg, OH, Beulah Gallager of Elk City, OK and Norma Betts of Vienna, WV; five grandchildren, Denise (Jim) Noland, Christy Osborne and her Companion Jon Boyd, and Michelle, Douglas and Jeffery Howell; four great –grandchildren, Kay Lynn, Shawn and Lauren Noland, and Tommy Boyd.
In addition she leaves a special niece, Sharon Dennis as well as several other nieces and nephews, and her loving care givers, Debby Ludwig, Ruth, Karline Barnett, and Chris Summers.
Rev. Everett Clay conducted services on Monday January 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Interment followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Barbara Hart Stewart Obituary
The Review
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Georgetown - Barbara J. Stewart, 78, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, at home. She was born April 2, 1931 in Newell, a daughter of the late George and Mary Jane Hart.
She attended the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart; a grandson, Eric Hamilton; and one brother.
She is survived by five children, Joan Grant, Judy Hamilton, Joyce Stewart, William Stewart and Tim Stewart; seven grandchildren; and two sisters Helen Stewart and Gladys Calhoun.
Friends and family will be received Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Welch Funeral Home, Hookstown, where services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Wilmer J. Olszewski. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Hookstown.
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Georgetown - Barbara J. Stewart, 78, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, at home. She was born April 2, 1931 in Newell, a daughter of the late George and Mary Jane Hart.
She attended the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart; a grandson, Eric Hamilton; and one brother.
She is survived by five children, Joan Grant, Judy Hamilton, Joyce Stewart, William Stewart and Tim Stewart; seven grandchildren; and two sisters Helen Stewart and Gladys Calhoun.
Friends and family will be received Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Welch Funeral Home, Hookstown, where services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Wilmer J. Olszewski. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Hookstown.
Francis A. Glover Obituary
Frances A. Glover
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Frances Ann Glover, 69, of Chester passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1939 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Boyd Francis and Ruth (Householder) Garrison. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol O’Shell.
Frances worked at the Hancock County Children’s Home, was co-owner of the Daily Double and a Protestant by faith.
She is survived by her companion, Ed Titus of Chester; three sons, Mark of New Cumberland and Brian and Scott, both of Chester; a brother, Robert Boyd Garrison of Buenos Aires; and two granddaughters, Kaylene Glover and Stefanie Glover, both of Chester.
Memorial services were set for Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Craig Greathouse officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Valley Hospice or the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Frances Ann Glover, 69, of Chester passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1939 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Boyd Francis and Ruth (Householder) Garrison. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol O’Shell.
Frances worked at the Hancock County Children’s Home, was co-owner of the Daily Double and a Protestant by faith.
She is survived by her companion, Ed Titus of Chester; three sons, Mark of New Cumberland and Brian and Scott, both of Chester; a brother, Robert Boyd Garrison of Buenos Aires; and two granddaughters, Kaylene Glover and Stefanie Glover, both of Chester.
Memorial services were set for Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Craig Greathouse officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Valley Hospice or the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
Henry Delbert Cottrill Obituary
Henry D. Cottrill
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Henry Delbert Cottrill, 80, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born January 31, 1928 in Salem, WV, a son of the late Raymond Glen and Martha Ann (Harsty) Cottrill. He was also preceded in death by three infant children; two brothers, Raymond G. Cottrill Jr. And Edward Cottrill; and three sisters, Joanne Morrison,Donnie Mae Cottrill and Dorothy Chipps.
Henry was a retired glass worker from the McBride Co. in Salem, a member of the Church of God in Weirton, and a former Boy Scout leader.
Surviving are his wife, Leah F. (Boyce) Cottrill at home; three children, ‘roberta Hall of North Carolina and William Cottrill and Patricia Leasure, both of New Cumberland; a sister, Bonnie Ross of New Cumberland; two brothers, Eugene Cottrill of Salem and William Cottrill of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor James Larabee officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 29, 2009
Henry Delbert Cottrill, 80, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born January 31, 1928 in Salem, WV, a son of the late Raymond Glen and Martha Ann (Harsty) Cottrill. He was also preceded in death by three infant children; two brothers, Raymond G. Cottrill Jr. And Edward Cottrill; and three sisters, Joanne Morrison,Donnie Mae Cottrill and Dorothy Chipps.
Henry was a retired glass worker from the McBride Co. in Salem, a member of the Church of God in Weirton, and a former Boy Scout leader.
Surviving are his wife, Leah F. (Boyce) Cottrill at home; three children, ‘roberta Hall of North Carolina and William Cottrill and Patricia Leasure, both of New Cumberland; a sister, Bonnie Ross of New Cumberland; two brothers, Eugene Cottrill of Salem and William Cottrill of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor James Larabee officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Paul Glenn Mackall Jr. Obituary
Paul Glenn Mackall Jr.
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Paul Glenn Mackall, Jr., 80, of Alpine Way, Chester passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville. He had been hospitalized for three weeks.
He was born April 17, 1929 in Georgetown, a son of the late Paul G. and Marie Mackall.
He went to the one room school house in Georgetown and was a member of the Class of 1947 at Midland High School, where he played tuba in the band.
He was a pipe fitter at the former Crucible Steel in Midland and a supervisor at the former Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. in Newell fro 27 years before retiring in 1997.
An avid bowler, he also played league baseball in Georgetown. An artist and pianist, he enjoyed astronomy, geology, history, science and science fiction. One of his favorite authors was Isaac Asimov.
He is survived y his former wife and loving friend, Rosmary Mackall, with whom he resided while she cared for him the past eight years during his illness; a daughter, Amy Leigh and husband, Rick of, Burlington, Ky; a step-daughter Robin Webster, and husband Michael of Chester; two grandchildren, Tyler Picklesimer of Florence, KY and Harmony Myres and husband Dave, of Hebron, KY; two stepgranddaughters, Caitlyn Curtis and husband, Steve of Salem, OH and Chelsea Webster of Chester; two brothers, Kenneth Mackall and wife, Diane of New Manchester, and Melvin “Piff” Mackall of Georgetown; a sister, Donna Simcox, of Chester; his first wife, Marilyn Mackall, of Burlington, KY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be sadly missed by his faithful companion, “Dusty” whom he called “the best dog I ever had.”
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Tom Lombard officiating.
The family asks that memorial contributions take the form of donations to research at the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL17, Chicago, Ill 60601-7633
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Paul Glenn Mackall, Jr., 80, of Alpine Way, Chester passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville. He had been hospitalized for three weeks.
He was born April 17, 1929 in Georgetown, a son of the late Paul G. and Marie Mackall.
He went to the one room school house in Georgetown and was a member of the Class of 1947 at Midland High School, where he played tuba in the band.
He was a pipe fitter at the former Crucible Steel in Midland and a supervisor at the former Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. in Newell fro 27 years before retiring in 1997.
An avid bowler, he also played league baseball in Georgetown. An artist and pianist, he enjoyed astronomy, geology, history, science and science fiction. One of his favorite authors was Isaac Asimov.
He is survived y his former wife and loving friend, Rosmary Mackall, with whom he resided while she cared for him the past eight years during his illness; a daughter, Amy Leigh and husband, Rick of, Burlington, Ky; a step-daughter Robin Webster, and husband Michael of Chester; two grandchildren, Tyler Picklesimer of Florence, KY and Harmony Myres and husband Dave, of Hebron, KY; two stepgranddaughters, Caitlyn Curtis and husband, Steve of Salem, OH and Chelsea Webster of Chester; two brothers, Kenneth Mackall and wife, Diane of New Manchester, and Melvin “Piff” Mackall of Georgetown; a sister, Donna Simcox, of Chester; his first wife, Marilyn Mackall, of Burlington, KY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be sadly missed by his faithful companion, “Dusty” whom he called “the best dog I ever had.”
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Tom Lombard officiating.
The family asks that memorial contributions take the form of donations to research at the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL17, Chicago, Ill 60601-7633
Roger S. Balch Obituary
Roger S. Balch
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Roger S. Balch, 67, of Chester passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 in the Emergency Room at East Liverpool City Hospital where he was taken after becoming ill at home.
He was born January 9, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Balch. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rodney Balch; and four brothers, Watler, Richard, Robert and Doc (Elmer) Balch.
Roger was a veteran of the U. S. Army 16th Infantry 198th Brigade, serving 13 months in Vietnam where he received two purple hearts. Roger was a member of American Legion Post 121, and a life time member of VFW Post 6450 in Chester. He last worked as a kiln fireman at the former TS&T Pottery in Chester. Much of his time was spent enjoying his grandchildren and he was especially proficient at horse shoes and gardening. He loved fishing, watching the Steelers, WVU Mountaineers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Balch; a daughter, Theresa Andews and husband Carl of Chester; a son, Chris Balch and fiancé, Courtney Laughlin of Glenmore; seven brothers, Eugene (Beverly) Balch of Athens, CO, Kenneth Balch, Herman Balch, John (Barbara) Balch, Thomas (Joyce) Brown and Denver (Vickie) Brown, all of Milfield, Oh, James (April) Brown of Todds, OH; two sisters, Mary (Jerry) Phillips of Milfield and Susie Michaels of Chester; four grandchildren; and a step-grandson.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tom Schneidmiller officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell where the West Virginia National Guard and the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group accorded full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Roger S. Balch, 67, of Chester passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 in the Emergency Room at East Liverpool City Hospital where he was taken after becoming ill at home.
He was born January 9, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Balch. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rodney Balch; and four brothers, Watler, Richard, Robert and Doc (Elmer) Balch.
Roger was a veteran of the U. S. Army 16th Infantry 198th Brigade, serving 13 months in Vietnam where he received two purple hearts. Roger was a member of American Legion Post 121, and a life time member of VFW Post 6450 in Chester. He last worked as a kiln fireman at the former TS&T Pottery in Chester. Much of his time was spent enjoying his grandchildren and he was especially proficient at horse shoes and gardening. He loved fishing, watching the Steelers, WVU Mountaineers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Balch; a daughter, Theresa Andews and husband Carl of Chester; a son, Chris Balch and fiancé, Courtney Laughlin of Glenmore; seven brothers, Eugene (Beverly) Balch of Athens, CO, Kenneth Balch, Herman Balch, John (Barbara) Balch, Thomas (Joyce) Brown and Denver (Vickie) Brown, all of Milfield, Oh, James (April) Brown of Todds, OH; two sisters, Mary (Jerry) Phillips of Milfield and Susie Michaels of Chester; four grandchildren; and a step-grandson.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tom Schneidmiller officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell where the West Virginia National Guard and the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group accorded full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Nora Cross Obituary
Nora Cross
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Nora “Dee Dee” Cross, 63, of Newell passed away Friday, April 24, 2009.
She was born December 25, 1945 in east Liverpool, a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Philabaum Reeder. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Reeder; a granddaughter, Tess Miller and a step-son, Mike Cross.
She was a former ware dresser at Homer Laughlin China Company and the owner and operator of Ernie’s Bar and the Crafty Ideas Craft Shop. She attended Grace Baptist Temple and was a member of the Potter’s Club, a social member of the Newell Legion Post 114, Chester Legion Post 121 and Chester VFW.
She is survived by her husband, Ernie Cross Jr., at home; a daughter, Lisa Miller and companion Frank Moore of Chester; a son, Ernie Cross and wife Jolinda of East Liverpool ; a brother, Charlie Reeder of Newell; two grandchildren, Shawn Moore and Seth Cross; a step-grandson, Mike Cross; two great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Carolyn Pruden and Cassy Heaton.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home.
Interment was held privately.
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Nora “Dee Dee” Cross, 63, of Newell passed away Friday, April 24, 2009.
She was born December 25, 1945 in east Liverpool, a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Philabaum Reeder. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Reeder; a granddaughter, Tess Miller and a step-son, Mike Cross.
She was a former ware dresser at Homer Laughlin China Company and the owner and operator of Ernie’s Bar and the Crafty Ideas Craft Shop. She attended Grace Baptist Temple and was a member of the Potter’s Club, a social member of the Newell Legion Post 114, Chester Legion Post 121 and Chester VFW.
She is survived by her husband, Ernie Cross Jr., at home; a daughter, Lisa Miller and companion Frank Moore of Chester; a son, Ernie Cross and wife Jolinda of East Liverpool ; a brother, Charlie Reeder of Newell; two grandchildren, Shawn Moore and Seth Cross; a step-grandson, Mike Cross; two great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Carolyn Pruden and Cassy Heaton.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home.
Interment was held privately.
Clyde E. Samples Obituary
Clyde E. Samples
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Clyde E. “Red” Sampples, 73, of Chester passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 at home.
He was born in Barbour County, WV on May 9, 1935, son of the late Herbert and Linda Poling Samples. He was also preceded in death by two children, Barbara and Gregory Samples; a brother, Jimmy Samples; and two sisters, Nancy Samples and Thelma Crouse.
Clyde retired in 1982 from the former Crucible Steel in Midland where he was a foreman. He served as an active member of the Chester Volunteer Fire Department for many years. A Christian by faith, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. As an aid sports fan, he loyally followed the West Virginia Mountaineers
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lothry Samples, who lovingly cared for him at home during his illness; three sons, Tom Samples, of Manassas, VA, and his sons, Josh and Heremy; Don (Sandy) Samples of Newell, and their sons Tyler and Luke and Jeff (Darlene) Samples and their sons Jason and Kyle of St Coulud, FL’ a daughter, Tammy (Dale) Dudgeon of Reader, WV and their daughters, Marah and Tessa; two brothers, Karl (Judy) Samples of East Liverpool and Ray Samples of Jacksonville, Fl; two sisters, Rugh Crim of Bridgeport, Wv and Jane Rogers of Pontiac, MI.
Services were held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Phil Fairchild officiating. Interment followed at the Locust Hill Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Clyde E. “Red” Sampples, 73, of Chester passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 at home.
He was born in Barbour County, WV on May 9, 1935, son of the late Herbert and Linda Poling Samples. He was also preceded in death by two children, Barbara and Gregory Samples; a brother, Jimmy Samples; and two sisters, Nancy Samples and Thelma Crouse.
Clyde retired in 1982 from the former Crucible Steel in Midland where he was a foreman. He served as an active member of the Chester Volunteer Fire Department for many years. A Christian by faith, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. As an aid sports fan, he loyally followed the West Virginia Mountaineers
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lothry Samples, who lovingly cared for him at home during his illness; three sons, Tom Samples, of Manassas, VA, and his sons, Josh and Heremy; Don (Sandy) Samples of Newell, and their sons Tyler and Luke and Jeff (Darlene) Samples and their sons Jason and Kyle of St Coulud, FL’ a daughter, Tammy (Dale) Dudgeon of Reader, WV and their daughters, Marah and Tessa; two brothers, Karl (Judy) Samples of East Liverpool and Ray Samples of Jacksonville, Fl; two sisters, Rugh Crim of Bridgeport, Wv and Jane Rogers of Pontiac, MI.
Services were held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Phil Fairchild officiating. Interment followed at the Locust Hill Cemetery.
Glenn "Sonny" Galloway Obituary
Glenn “Sonny” Galloway
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Glenn “Sonny” Galloway, 49, of Chester passed awy Sunday, April 26, 2009.
He was born September 27, 1959 in Sheeling , a son of the late Glenn and Thurza Rogers Galloway.
Sonny worked for the city of Chester for 30 years as the street superintendent. He was an avid hunter, sports fan and he loved playing poker with his buddies.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal Jenkins Galloway, at home; two sons, Glenn “Tommy” Galloway and wife, Roslyn and Corey Galloway and companion, Heidi of Chester; a grandson, Connor Galloway of Chester; a sister Glenda Pope and husband, Robert “Doc” of Newell; his in-laws, Charles and Patricia Young; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed a the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Hancock County Courier
April 30, 2009
Glenn “Sonny” Galloway, 49, of Chester passed awy Sunday, April 26, 2009.
He was born September 27, 1959 in Sheeling , a son of the late Glenn and Thurza Rogers Galloway.
Sonny worked for the city of Chester for 30 years as the street superintendent. He was an avid hunter, sports fan and he loved playing poker with his buddies.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal Jenkins Galloway, at home; two sons, Glenn “Tommy” Galloway and wife, Roslyn and Corey Galloway and companion, Heidi of Chester; a grandson, Connor Galloway of Chester; a sister Glenda Pope and husband, Robert “Doc” of Newell; his in-laws, Charles and Patricia Young; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed a the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Robert L. Allison Obituary
Robert L. Allison
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 22, 2009
Robert L. “Bob” Allison, 49, of Chester passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday January 13, 2009.
Bob was born March 6, 1959, in Newell, the son of Alvin Allison and the late Polly Lynch Allison. In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by a baby sister, Melinda.
He worked as a mechanic at Chaney’s Auto Service most recently and had previously worked at Newell Porcelain. He played pool in the Ed’s II league.
He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Sherry Garlow Allison; a son, Matthew Allison , also at home; a daughter, Stephanie Allison, of Chester and a brother, Scott Allison, of Morgantown.
Funeral services were held on Friday January 16, 2009 at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Arnold officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.
Hancock County Courier
Jan. 22, 2009
Robert L. “Bob” Allison, 49, of Chester passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday January 13, 2009.
Bob was born March 6, 1959, in Newell, the son of Alvin Allison and the late Polly Lynch Allison. In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by a baby sister, Melinda.
He worked as a mechanic at Chaney’s Auto Service most recently and had previously worked at Newell Porcelain. He played pool in the Ed’s II league.
He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Sherry Garlow Allison; a son, Matthew Allison , also at home; a daughter, Stephanie Allison, of Chester and a brother, Scott Allison, of Morgantown.
Funeral services were held on Friday January 16, 2009 at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Arnold officiating. Interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.
Melvin Arthur Crago Obituary
Melvin Arthur Crago
Hancock County Courier
January 22, 2009
Melvin Arthur Crago, 83, of New Cumberland passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born January 25, 1925 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Charles Cooper and Esther (Wylie) Crago. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin C. “Butch” Crago; two brothers, Raymond and Wesley Crago and two sisters, Eleanor Stevens and Burnice Hummell. Melvin retired from Williams Country Club with 53 years of service as a greens keeper. He was a social member of the VFW post #3526 and attended the New Cumberland Free Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Lane (Tingler) Crago, at home; two daughters, Mona (Allen) Katzenmeyer and Sondra (Frank) Nalley’ two step-s0ns, Alvin Chambers and John (Cindy) Chambers; two step-daughters, Ellen (Virgil) Wickham, Jr. and Tina (Hugh) Tate, all of New Cumberland; a sister, Dorthea (Audley ) Keifer of Clinton; 34 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
January 22, 2009
Melvin Arthur Crago, 83, of New Cumberland passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born January 25, 1925 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Charles Cooper and Esther (Wylie) Crago. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin C. “Butch” Crago; two brothers, Raymond and Wesley Crago and two sisters, Eleanor Stevens and Burnice Hummell. Melvin retired from Williams Country Club with 53 years of service as a greens keeper. He was a social member of the VFW post #3526 and attended the New Cumberland Free Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Lane (Tingler) Crago, at home; two daughters, Mona (Allen) Katzenmeyer and Sondra (Frank) Nalley’ two step-s0ns, Alvin Chambers and John (Cindy) Chambers; two step-daughters, Ellen (Virgil) Wickham, Jr. and Tina (Hugh) Tate, all of New Cumberland; a sister, Dorthea (Audley ) Keifer of Clinton; 34 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
John Robert Oyster Obituary
John Robert Oyster
The Review
Mon., July 16, 2001
CHESTER – John Robert Oyserr, 53, of Locust Hill Road, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, a the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Montefiore Hospital following a lengthy illness.
A son of Jesse and Gladys Gracie Oyster of Chester, he was born in Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1947, and was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Oyster had worked as a crane operator in the structural mill at Weirton Steel Co.
A veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Mr. Oyster served as a communications technician with the Submarine Force of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester where he was a member of the Session for many years along with the Bible Study Group. He attended West Liberty State College and was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105 Japan.
A very strong supporter of organ donations, Mr. Oyster, was the recipient of a donor kidney and pancreas at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in January of 1996.
In addition to his parents, survivors include three sons, Nathan of Boston, Mass., Nicholas of Rochester, N. Y., and Joshua of Chester. There is one brother, Jeffrey, along with his wife Caroline Oyster of Chester.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 tonight at the Dawson Funeral Home, 215 W. Fifth St., East Liverpool. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Rose of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester officiating. Burial will take place at the New Manchester Union Cemetery, where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will accord full military honors.
The family has requested contributions to the American Diabetes Association, the American Kidney Fund or the First Presbyterian Church of Chester.
View the obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.
The Review
Mon., July 16, 2001
CHESTER – John Robert Oyserr, 53, of Locust Hill Road, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, a the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Montefiore Hospital following a lengthy illness.
A son of Jesse and Gladys Gracie Oyster of Chester, he was born in Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1947, and was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Oyster had worked as a crane operator in the structural mill at Weirton Steel Co.
A veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Mr. Oyster served as a communications technician with the Submarine Force of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester where he was a member of the Session for many years along with the Bible Study Group. He attended West Liberty State College and was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105 Japan.
A very strong supporter of organ donations, Mr. Oyster, was the recipient of a donor kidney and pancreas at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in January of 1996.
In addition to his parents, survivors include three sons, Nathan of Boston, Mass., Nicholas of Rochester, N. Y., and Joshua of Chester. There is one brother, Jeffrey, along with his wife Caroline Oyster of Chester.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 tonight at the Dawson Funeral Home, 215 W. Fifth St., East Liverpool. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Rose of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester officiating. Burial will take place at the New Manchester Union Cemetery, where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will accord full military honors.
The family has requested contributions to the American Diabetes Association, the American Kidney Fund or the First Presbyterian Church of Chester.
View the obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.
Donald A. Clutter Jr. Obituary
Donald A. Clutter Jr., 7 months
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Donald A. Clutter Jr., 7-month –old son of Donald A. Clutter Sr. and Cynthia D. Russell Clutter, died in the emergency room at City Hospital Thursday, July 19, 2001, from an ailment he has had since birth.
He was born in Salem Dec. 18, 2000.
He is survived by his paternal grandparents, Albert and Mildred Clutter of East Liverpool; his maternal grandfather, William Wright of Wellsville; his paternal great-grandmother, Mable Beaver of East Liverpool; and a sister, Alesia Hayhurst of Newell.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at the Calcutta United Presbyterian Cemetery with Pastor Martha Blackburn officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes.
Friends may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Donald A. Clutter Jr., 7-month –old son of Donald A. Clutter Sr. and Cynthia D. Russell Clutter, died in the emergency room at City Hospital Thursday, July 19, 2001, from an ailment he has had since birth.
He was born in Salem Dec. 18, 2000.
He is survived by his paternal grandparents, Albert and Mildred Clutter of East Liverpool; his maternal grandfather, William Wright of Wellsville; his paternal great-grandmother, Mable Beaver of East Liverpool; and a sister, Alesia Hayhurst of Newell.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at the Calcutta United Presbyterian Cemetery with Pastor Martha Blackburn officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes.
Friends may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com
Edith M. Cusick Jones Obituary
Edith Jones
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Edith M. Cusick Jones, 65, of Old Lincoln Highway, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Lanfair Center in Lancaster following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Madison Township Jan. 20, 1936, a daughter of Lloyd M. Cusick and Nancy C. Savage Cusick Nulf.
She worked as an assistant to Floyd Lower at the Columbiana County Agricultural Extension Office. She was a member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel “Leslie” Jones.
She is survived by two sisters, Phyllis M. Tullis of Lisbon and Marlene K. Oliver of Lancaster.
The Rev. Dennis Fellenger will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Friends my call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home in Lisbon and one hour prior to the services at the church Wednesday.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Edith M. Cusick Jones, 65, of Old Lincoln Highway, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Lanfair Center in Lancaster following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Madison Township Jan. 20, 1936, a daughter of Lloyd M. Cusick and Nancy C. Savage Cusick Nulf.
She worked as an assistant to Floyd Lower at the Columbiana County Agricultural Extension Office. She was a member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel “Leslie” Jones.
She is survived by two sisters, Phyllis M. Tullis of Lisbon and Marlene K. Oliver of Lancaster.
The Rev. Dennis Fellenger will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Friends my call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home in Lisbon and one hour prior to the services at the church Wednesday.
Mary Rhodes Obituary
Mary Rhodes
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
SALINEVILLE -Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Rhodes, 76, of Water Street, died at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a brief illness.
She was born in Salineville Feb. 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Kathryn G. Sweeney Mundy.
She retired as a clerk in the office at the Salineville IGA and was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Cliffton C. Rhodes; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Regina ) Bridge of Salineville; two sons, C. David Rhodes of Toronto and Charles L. Rhodes of Fort Pierce, Fla.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Father John T. Tully will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a prayer vigil to be held at 2.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
SALINEVILLE -Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Rhodes, 76, of Water Street, died at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a brief illness.
She was born in Salineville Feb. 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Kathryn G. Sweeney Mundy.
She retired as a clerk in the office at the Salineville IGA and was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Cliffton C. Rhodes; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Regina ) Bridge of Salineville; two sons, C. David Rhodes of Toronto and Charles L. Rhodes of Fort Pierce, Fla.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Father John T. Tully will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a prayer vigil to be held at 2.
Davis Sanders Obituary
Davis Sanders
The Review
Mon., Jul.23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Davis Allen Sanders, 34, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a house fire at his residence.
He was born in Steubenville Sept. 22, 1966, a son of the late Daniel Clifford and Arlene Jane Maple Sanders.
He worked as a baker at Sam’s Club in Robinson Township. Pa. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a Methodist.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charlie (Lorain) Tarver of Kings Bay, Ga.
The Rev. Larry Hukill will conduct services at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Union Cemetery Chapel in Steubenville.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville.
The Review
Mon., Jul.23, 2001
EAST LIVERPOOL – Davis Allen Sanders, 34, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a house fire at his residence.
He was born in Steubenville Sept. 22, 1966, a son of the late Daniel Clifford and Arlene Jane Maple Sanders.
He worked as a baker at Sam’s Club in Robinson Township. Pa. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a Methodist.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charlie (Lorain) Tarver of Kings Bay, Ga.
The Rev. Larry Hukill will conduct services at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Union Cemetery Chapel in Steubenville.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville.
Ruth H. Smith Obituary
Ruth Smith
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST PALESTINE – Ruth H. Smith, 86, of East Main Street, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Inman Boarding Home following a brief illness.
She was born in East Palestine Feb. 26, 1915, a daughter of the late George and Amanda Edwards Barnhouse.
She was employed as a receptionist with Dr. Jack Carpenter until retiring. She served with the U. S. Marines Corps during World War II and was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair L. Smith.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Hollenbaugh, Kathryn Duncan and Virginia Gernert of East Palestine; a son, Robert T. Smith of Columbiana; a sister, Peggy Stewart of Cordova, Ala.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Ronald Spore will conduct services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted th the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 44579 and American Legion Post 31.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
EAST PALESTINE – Ruth H. Smith, 86, of East Main Street, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Inman Boarding Home following a brief illness.
She was born in East Palestine Feb. 26, 1915, a daughter of the late George and Amanda Edwards Barnhouse.
She was employed as a receptionist with Dr. Jack Carpenter until retiring. She served with the U. S. Marines Corps during World War II and was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair L. Smith.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Hollenbaugh, Kathryn Duncan and Virginia Gernert of East Palestine; a son, Robert T. Smith of Columbiana; a sister, Peggy Stewart of Cordova, Ala.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Ronald Spore will conduct services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted th the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 44579 and American Legion Post 31.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.
Floyd Bowers Obituary
Floyd Bowers
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
COLUMBIANA – Floyd Cecil “Buss” Bowers, 85, formerly of East Liverpool, died at 1:445 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Parkside Heath Care Center in Columbiana.
He was born in East Liverpool Nov. 6, 1915, the son of the late John “Jack” and Ruth Haudenscheldt Bowers.
He worked at the Hall China Company and the former Edwin M. Knowles Pottery. He was a Methodist.
He is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Maloni of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; a son, John Michael Bowers of East Liverpool; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by grandparents who raised him, Mr. and Mrs. George (Clara) Haudensheldt.
The Rev. William Church of the Calvary United Methodist Church will conduct services at noon Tuesday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home a half-hour prior to the service.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
COLUMBIANA – Floyd Cecil “Buss” Bowers, 85, formerly of East Liverpool, died at 1:445 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Parkside Heath Care Center in Columbiana.
He was born in East Liverpool Nov. 6, 1915, the son of the late John “Jack” and Ruth Haudenscheldt Bowers.
He worked at the Hall China Company and the former Edwin M. Knowles Pottery. He was a Methodist.
He is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Maloni of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; a son, John Michael Bowers of East Liverpool; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by grandparents who raised him, Mr. and Mrs. George (Clara) Haudensheldt.
The Rev. William Church of the Calvary United Methodist Church will conduct services at noon Tuesday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home a half-hour prior to the service.
Dr. John O'Brien Obituary
Dr. John O’Brien
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
HUBBARD, Ohio – Dr. John D. O’Brien, PhD, 59, of Chestnut Ridge Road, died at 3;08 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown following a brief illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Aug. 2, 1941, a son of Jane Hodgson McHenry of Chester and the late John E. O’Brien.
He had been a professor of anthropology at several colleges.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen A. O’Brien of Portland, Ore; and two half-brothers, Jeffrey O’Brien of Pannsylvania and Jay O’Brien of Kennebunk Maine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
HUBBARD, Ohio – Dr. John D. O’Brien, PhD, 59, of Chestnut Ridge Road, died at 3;08 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown following a brief illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Aug. 2, 1941, a son of Jane Hodgson McHenry of Chester and the late John E. O’Brien.
He had been a professor of anthropology at several colleges.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen A. O’Brien of Portland, Ore; and two half-brothers, Jeffrey O’Brien of Pannsylvania and Jay O’Brien of Kennebunk Maine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Debra Link Obituary
Debra Link
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
NEW CUMBERLAND – Debra Jean Link, 47, of Chestnut Street, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in East Los Angeles, Calif., March 21, 1954, a daughter of Norma King Lawson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and the late Frank Lawson.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Link of New Cumberland; three sons, David J. Rains of Lake Havasu City and Eric D. Link and Joshua D. Link of New Cumberland; and two grandchildren..
She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Lawson.
No calling hours or services are planned at the request of the family.
The Turley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Review
Mon., Jul. 23, 2001
NEW CUMBERLAND – Debra Jean Link, 47, of Chestnut Street, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in East Los Angeles, Calif., March 21, 1954, a daughter of Norma King Lawson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and the late Frank Lawson.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Link of New Cumberland; three sons, David J. Rains of Lake Havasu City and Eric D. Link and Joshua D. Link of New Cumberland; and two grandchildren..
She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Lawson.
No calling hours or services are planned at the request of the family.
The Turley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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