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Harold Huston Obituary

Harold Huston
The Review
Wed., Aug. 22, 2001

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Services will be held Thursday for Harold T. Huston, 90, formerly of East Liverpool, who died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in East Liverpool Jan. 24, 1911.
He was employed at the Columbiana County Highway Department as a foreman before retirement. He was a member of the Calcutta United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Huston; two sons, Wayne Huston of Kent, Wash., and Dale Huston of Des Moines, Wash.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Yahn & Son Funeral Home in Auburn, Wash. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 7 tonight.

Cynthia Leake Obituary

Cynthia Leake
The Review
Wed., Aug. 22, 2001

LISBON -- Cynthia Lynette Keenan Leake, 35, died at 12:01 am. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at home following a four-month illness.
She was born in Steubenville Jan. 22, 1966, a daughter of Betty Pander Keenan of East Liverpool and the late Henry Keenan.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Lisbon community Church.
She is survived y her husband, Bruce K. Leake; two daughters, Tabitha Rene Keenan of East Liverpool and Brooke Elisabeth Quinn of Lisbon; two step-daughters, Stacie M. Leake and Jamie m. Leake of Hanoverton; her stepmother, Doris Keenan of Empire; a stepsister, Rene Smith of Dayton; two brothers, Phil Keenan of East Liverpool and Dennis Keenan of Dayton, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a stepson, Eric D. Quinn.
The Rev. Greg Rayburn of the church and the Rev. Phil McIntosh, former pastor of the church, will conduct the services at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home. Burial will be in West Beaver Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Agnes May Butler Obituary

Agnes Butler
The Review
Aug., 22, 2001

CHESTER -- Services will be held Thursday for Agnes May Butler, 94, formerly of New Martinsville, who died Monday. Aug. 20, 2001, at City Hospital.
She was born in Greensburg, Pa., Nov. 23, 1906, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Peyton Bell.
She was Catholic
She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Butler.
She is survived by a son, Robert Butler of Apache Junction, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary Dunlope of Florida and grace Logan of Greensburg; three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Iams Funeral Home in New Martinsville. Interment will be in North View Cemetery in New Martinsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home form 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday.
The Nixon Funeral Home in Newell was in charge of local arrangements.

Dorothy Douglas Sirovica Obituary

Dorothy Sirovica
The Review
Aug. 22, 2001

COLUMBIANA – Dorothy Douglas Sirovica, 82, of Court Street 5, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at home following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Unity Township Sept. 19, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry and Irene Kibler Schafernocker.
She was a licensed practical nurse at Salem Community Hospital before retiring and was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles G. Douglas.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen J. Sirovica; three sons, Robert Douglas and Alan Douglas of Columbiana and Larry /Douglas of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Rev/ David H. Conrad will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Columbiana Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and an hour before the services at the church.

Almon Marshall Jr. Obituary

Almon Marshall Jr.
The Review
Aug. 22, 2001

LISBON – Services will be held Thursday for Almon G. Marshall Jr., 82, of Sunset Drive, who died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Salem Community Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Coshocton, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1918, a son of the late Almon G. and Edna Retzler Marshall Sr.
He owned the appliance distributing business Consolidated Distributors in El Paso, Texas,. He served with the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Johanna M. Huffaman Marshall.
Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Weber Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date in Texas.

Johan William Swanson Obituary

Johan Swanson
The Review
Wed., Aug. 22, 2001

WEIRTON – Services will be held Thursday for Johan William Swanson, 80, who died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Lumberport, W.Va., July 20, 1921, a son of the late Johan W. and Anna B. Robey Swanson.
He was employed at Weirton Steel Corp. as a cater operator until retirement. He served with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a Protestant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor M. Cox Swanson.
He is survived by three sons, Bill Swanson, Jay Swanson and Scott Swanson of Weirton; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Charles E. Andrews will conduct the services at 11 a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland. Burial will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens in Follansbee, W.Va.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Jozefa Farnsworth Obituary

Jozefa Farnsworth
The Review
Wed., Aug. 22, 2001

HOUSTON, Texas – Serices will be held Thursday for Jozefa “Jo” Augusta Eliza Peeters Farnsworth, 78, formerly of East Liverpool, who died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, of cancer.
She was born in Antwerp, Belgium, Aug. 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Josephus and Clementina Peeters.
She was a homemaker and a former member of Grace Baptist Temple.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Farnsworth.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Farnsworth of Florida; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Cox, Mrs. Michael (Joyce) Coleman and Mrs. Mark (Deborah) Meyers.of Huston; two brothers, Eugene Peeters, and Eddie Peeters of Antwerp; seven grandchildren and six. Great-grandchildren.
Pastor Rich Shrader of Tri County Baptist Church will co9nduct a Memorial service at 2 p.m. at National Funeral Home, 5400 Highway 6 North, Houston.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 tonight.

Carl Shroades Jr. Obituary

Carl Shroades Jr.
The Review
Wed., Aug. 22, 2001

LAWRENCEVILLE – Carl Shroades Jr., 79, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Dec. 11, 1921, a son of the late Carl and Marie Shroades Sr.
A longtime resident of Chester, he attended Chester schools and was a self-employed mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella Conkle Shroades, and a sister, Helen Cline.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Shroades and steve Shroades of Newell; a brother, John Shroades of Chester; six grandchildren, Brad Shroades of Daytona Beach, Fla., Morgan Shroades of Alanta, Ga., Steven Shroades and Bryan Shroades of Salineville and Angela Shroades of Houston, Texas; and five great-grandchildren.
Pastor Michael Shroades, his grandson, of Potterhouse Christian Church Enterprises in Alabama will conduct a Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Private interment will be in shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.

Evelyn Miller Obituary

Evelyn Miller
The Review
Fri., Aug. 17, 2001

SARDIS, Ohio – Services will be held Saturday for Evelyn Pearl Miller, 79, of North Marietta Street, who died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W. Va., following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Dodridge City, W.Va., Oct. 25, 1921, the daughter of the late I. B. Davis and Iva Louise McIntire Davis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon R. Miller, and two sons, Robert Ray Miller and Lawrence Dale Miller.
She is survived by a son, Ezria Miller of Sardis; four daughter, Betty Lou Spencer of East Liverpool and Shirley Salisbury, Ivla Walters, and Laura Bolen of Sardis; a brother, Edward O. Davis of Thomasville, N. C.; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
The Rev. Louis Baker will conduct services at 1 p.m. at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Daisy Celio Obituary

Daisy Celio
The Review
Fri., Aug. 17, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Services will be held Saturday for Daisy Mae Celio, 82, of the Adkins Convalescent Center, formerly of Dresden Avenue, who died at 3:08 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at the Robert E. Boyce Pavilion City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in St. Marys, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1918, the daughter of the late Homer J. and Mary E. Bauchar Hoffman.
She attended the First Church of Christ Disciples and was restaurant owner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Celio.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Molly) Hibbs of Tampa, Fla.; two sons, John H. Garey and Kenneth E. Garey of East Liverpool; a step-son, David Celio of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Rachel DeLaney of East Liverpool and Gertrude Barrett Gloeff of Brooksville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren
The Rev. James Thomson of the church will conduct services at 2 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hoffman Memorial Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service Saturday.

Jareden Joseph Rawson Obituary

Jareden Joseph Rawson, infant
The Review
Fri., Aug. 17, 2001

Wellsville – Jareden Joseph Rawson, 4 ½ months, of 10 Street, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient for a week. His cause of death is under investigation by local and county law enforcement authorities.
He was born in Beaver, Pa., March 22, 2001, a son of Kimberly Rawson-Brown of Wellsville.
He is survived by a sister, Breanna Rawson at home; a step-brother Graylen Thornton at home; maternal grandmother, Cindy Ighnat of Bloomingdale, Ohio; paternal grandfather, Joseph Rawson Jr. of Wellsville; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Deloris Goddard of Stratton, Ohio; paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Rawson Sr. of Wellsville; his aunt and uncle , Joe and Shelly Rawson of Salem; and an uncle, George Rawson of Wellsville.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Ruby Rawson, and great-grandfather, Paul Kenneth Arthurs.
Mary Lou Hull will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 tonight.

Yvonne Marie Littlefield Obituary

Yvonne Marie Littlefield
The Review
Fri., Aug. 17, 2001

BRISBANE QUEENSLAND, Australia – Yvonne Marie Littlefield, 66, of Brisbane Queensland, Australia, died Sunday, Aug. 5. 2001, at the local hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was the daughter of the late Violet and James McCullagh. Yvonne and her family were formerly from London and Oxford, England. She and her husband Denis visited America Several times, visiting families in Wellsville, East Liverpool and Allentown, Pa.
She leaves her husband Dennis, and was devoted to her family. Surviving are her five children, David Littlefield of Devonshire, England, Michael Littlefield, Slive Littlefield and two daughters, Suzette and Tina, all of Brisbane Queensland, Australia. Ther are 14 grandchildren
She leaves a sister, Pat Carlson of Wellsville; four brothers, John Neal of Tucson, Ariz., Desmond McCullagh of Oshkosh, Wis., Dr. Charles McCullagh of New York, N. Y., and Roy McCullagh of Indiana, Pa. Preceding her in death were a sister, Freda Ann Neal of Canterbury Kent, England, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held at the Christian Church Aug. 10, 2001. burial graveside services were held the same day.

Arthur Patterson Obituary

Arthur Patterson
The Review
Fri., Aug. 10, 2001

NEW MANCHESTER – Arthur W. Patterson, 78, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born in Ripley, W.Va., July 3, 1923, a son of the late Jessie T. and Audell Bernice Conley Patterson.
He retired as a millwright in the blast furnace department at Weirton Steel Corp. He served with the U. S. Army and Navy during World War II and was a Protestant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez M. “Kay” Patterson, and a son, Gregory E. Patterson.
He is survived by a son, Gary Patterson of New Cumberland; a daughter, Bernice Titus of New Manchester; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Mark Wilds will conduct services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Turley Funeral Home. Military graveside services will follow at Shadow Lawn Memory gardens in Newell.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Howard Schlaegel Obituary

Howard Schlaegel
The Review
Tues., Aug. 7, 2001

ILION, N.Y. – Howard Henry Schlaegel, 89, of West Main Street, formerly of Lisbon, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, at Heritage Health Care Center in Utica, N. Y.
He was born in Tipton, Iowa, April 27, 1912, a son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Schlaegel.
He worked as a millwright with Frito Lay and attended the Church of God of Salem at one time.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Robinson Hughes Schlaegel, and a son, Daniel Schlaegel.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Elaine) Knauss of Rome, N. Y.; a son David G. Schlaegel of Yorkville, N.Y.; two step-sons, Lewis Hughes of Houston, Texas, and LeRoy Hughes of New Orleans, La.; a sister, Mary Brown of Dixon, Ill.; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The Rev. David G. Schlaegel and Pastor Francis Burkhart will conduct services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home in Lisbon. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the services Saturday.

Carol A. Sherman Obituary

Carol Sherman
The Review
Tues., Aug. 7, 2001

East Liverpool – services will be held Wednesday for Carol A. Sherman, 48, of Broadway, N. C., who died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in the emergency room at City Hospital after becoming suddenly ill.
She was born in East Liverpool May 9, 1953, a daughter of the late David J. and Bessie Slanaker Cronin.
She was a homemaker and a member of Juniper Springs Baptist Church in Broadway.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph B. Sherman; a son, Paul David Sherman of Broadway; a daughter, Virginia Lynn Sherman of Broadway; a brother, William W.
Talbot of East Liverpool; two sisters, Mrs. Rex (Nancy) Cowey of Cheser and Gladys Marie Duffy of Columbus, Ohio; and a grandson.
The Rev. Aaron Gooden of Chester First United Methodist Church will conduct the services at 11 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Burial will be in Hammondsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Betty Wudske

Bettie Wudske
The Review
Tues., Aug. 7, 2001

EAST PALESTINE – Bettie “Buba” Wudske of West Martin Street died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown following a brief illness.
She was born in Cannelton, Pa., a daughter of Charles H. and Mary R. Berresford McGuckin.
She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Linda) Mihalcak and Mrs. William (Jody) Visnick of East Palestine and Diana Wudske of Boca Raton, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. William (Anna) Paes of East Palestine; a brother, Charles “Barney” McGuckin of East Palestine; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence E. Wudske Jr.
The Rev. Daniel Cipar MSC will be the celebrant at a mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Van Dyke-Swaney Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Jack L. Poole Obituary

Jack L. Poole
Tues., Aug. 7, 2001
The Review

LACROFT – Jack L. Poole, 71, of 7th Avenue, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at the Medical Center in Beaver, Pa., following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Poole was born in East Liverpool Jan. 1, 1930, a son of the late Joseph Poole and Elva Bennett Poole. He spent all of his life in the East Liverpool area and worked for the former Crucible Steel Co. in Midland, until 1971. He then began work for the S. H. Bell Co. in East Liverpool, where he was employed for 24 years until his retirement in 1995.
Mr. Poole served in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean conflict being stationed in London, England, for three years. He attended Glenmoor Presbyterian Church and was a member of the American Legion Post 374. He also was an active member of the East Liverpool High School Alumni Association, the Blue and White Touchdown Club, the ELHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, the East Liverpool Rebound Club and was a devoted fan of all Potter sports teams.
A devoted father and husband, Mr. Poole is survived by his wife, Janet L. Miller Poole, whom he married Oct. 24, 1952; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Kathy) Hannan of Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Steve (Sandy)Cunningham and Mrs. Rick (Gail) Angus of East Liverpool and a son, Stephen L. Poole of East Liverpool.
Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Joanne Stewart of East Liverpool; two brothers, Robert W. Poole of East Liverpool and James L. Poole of New Matamoras, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Matthew S. Cunningham of Columbus, Stacey A. Davis, Shaun S. Poole and Brandon L. Cunningham of East Liverpool, Alison L. Hanna of Wheeling, Ashley M. Angus of East Liverpool, Emily J. Hanna of Wheeling, Chelsey L. Angus and Alisha D. Angus of East Liverpool; and two great-grandchildren, Kayleigh M. and Kenzie M. Davis of East Liverpool.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dennis Braun officiating. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the church where a luncheon will be served. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Jack Poole Family Scholarship Fund c/o P. O. Box 986, East Liverpool, Ohio 443920.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herman Wellman Obituary

Herman Wellman
The Review
Aug. 25, 2001

LISBON – Herman Elmer “Cy” Wellman, 83, of Maple Street, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Aug 24, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Williamson, W.Va., April 2, 1918, a son of the late Baz and Maggie Ellen Wilson Wellman.
He was the deputy sheriff for Columbiana County until retiring and was Protestant. He served with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. David (Linda E.) Todd, Mrs. George (Charolette) Davis-Lones and Shirley A. Mornez of Lisbon; a son, David W. Wellman of East Liverpool; five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Alice) Weaver of North Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Dee (Ernestine) Bush of New Springfield, Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Smith, Mrs. Crawford (Louise) Detwiler of Columbiana and Mrs. Enos (Anna) Detwiler of Austintown; three brother, Lowell /Wellman of Rogers, John “Pete” Wellman of North Lima and Lonnie Wellman of Austintown; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carol Lynne Wellman.
Private graveside services will be held at Lisbon Cemetery at a later date.
No visitation is planned.
The Eells Leggett Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Carole Blockson Boehring Obituary

Carole Goehring
The Review
Aug. 25,2001

COLUMBIANA – Carole Blocksom Goehring, 61, of state Route 517,died at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug 24, 2001, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born in Lisbon May 28, 1940, a daughter of the late Edgar A. and Ruth Llein Wolfe.
She was a habilitation specialist with the Columbiana County Board of MRDD and was a former member of the Trinity United Presyterian Church of Lisbon.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip A. Goehring; two sons, Douglas A. Dowd of Lisbon and Martin J. Dowd of Lewisville, Texas; a brother, Keith Wolfe of Dallas, ; and two granddaughters.
The Rev. John a. Gruneich, interim pastor of the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, and Tim Figley will conduct services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Olive Anne Piersol Obituary

Olive Ann Piersol
The Review
Aug. 25, 2001

WASHINGTONVILLE – Olive Ann Piersol, 88, formerly of Washingtonville, died at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug, 23, 2001, at Essex No. 2 in Salem following an apparent heart attack.
She was born in Salem Oct. 28, 1912, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie Bradbury Wiekart.
She was a homemaker and a member of the lake Mount Church of Christ in Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Piersol.
She is survived by a son, Joel Piersol of Lisbon; a brother, Oswald Wiekart of Coraopolis, Pa., and two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Evangelist jerry Pingley will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home in Leetonia. Burial will be in Franklin Square Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Jane Crable Obituary

Jane Crable
The Review
Sat., Aug. 25,2001

EAST LIVERPOOL Jane Crable, 87, of Lang Street, died at 9:55 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2001, at East Liverpool city Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in East Liverpool July t, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Edgar R. Crable and Clara “Nina” M. McLaughlin Crable and was a lifetime resident of East Liverpool
Following graduation from East Liverpool High School in 1932, she became employed at the Vodrey Law office and later Commercial Decal, where she retired as a secretary in 1979.
She is survived by a niece, Betsy Crable Miller, and her husband, William L. Miller of East Liverpool; one East Liverpool cousin, William C. Pusey; a sister-in-law, Frances Crable Sutter of Pittsburgh; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Ms. Crable was preceded in death by a brother, Richard R. Crable, who died in April 1970, and a nephew, Richard F. Crable, who died in July 1990.
Friends may call at the Dawson Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at he funeral home at 4 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. James.Slate of Trinity Church. A reception will be held at the Dawson Family Center following the service. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery on Monday.

Mary C. Rudibaugh Obituary

Mary C. Rudibaugh
The Review
Sat., Aug 25, 2001

ALLIANCE – Mary C. Rudibaugh, 77, formerly of Boring Lane, died at the home of her son in Alliance Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Fairport, Ohio, March 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Claude Russell and Anna L. Snyder Russell.
Mrs. Rudibaugh was a member of the St. Clair Avenue Church of Christ and the Friendly circle since 1947, having been treasurer for many years. She retired in 1980 from Hill’s Department Store, where she worked as a sales clerk. Mrs. Rudibaugh was a 1941 graduate of East Liverpool High School.
Her husband, Raymond E. Rudibaugh, whom she married Dec. 8, 1943, died Sept. 27, 1999.
She is survived by her two sons, Wayne a. Rudibaugh Sr. and his wife Elaine, with whom she resided, and Paul R. Rudibaugh of East Liverpool; a daughter, Linda K. Dickson of East Liverpool; her grandchildren, Timothy L. Dickson of Denver, Colo., Wayne A. Rudibaugh Jr. of Alliance, Crystal Gobley of Alliance and Nicole Wimer and her husband Wayne Douglas of East Liverpool; and her great-grandchildren, Aaron L. Dickson and Joseph Walter Dickson of Denver, Hannah T. Rudibaugh, Kristen M. Gobley and Lauren R. Gobley of Alliance.
Services sill be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes with Brother Will Montgomery of the church officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery.
The family will be present to receive friends a the funeral home in Calcutta from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 .m. Sunday
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alliance Visiting Nurses and Hospice, c/o Alliance Hospital.

Phillip M. Runyon Obituary

Phillip Runyon
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

SEBRING, Ohio – Phillip M. Runyon, 80, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at eh sugar Grove United Methodist Church in Toronto.
Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Clarke Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.

Paul Cullen Obituary

Paul Cullen
The Review
Fri., Aug.24, 2001

ELCENTRO, Calif. – Paul Cullen, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, following a prolonged illness.
He was born I Steubenville in 1943, a son of the late Paul S. and Lois Turley Cullen.
He is survived y a brother, Andrew Blinn Cullen of Port Harcourt, Nigeria; and two sisters, Elizabeth (Lisa) Cullen Love of Springfield, Va., and Leslie Cullen of Lewisburg, Pa.
A private family service and interment will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.
The Turley Funeral Home in new Cumberland is in charge of local arrangements.

Timothy Cunningham Obituary

Timothy Cunningham
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

WELLSVILLE – Services will be held today for Timothy A. Cunningham, 44, of Oak Ridge Road, who died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 17, 1956, a son of James F. and Bona Jean Farish Cunningham of East Liverpool.
He was employed at Summitville Tile in Hanoverton.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Keith (Nancy) Lowe of Wellsville; and a brother, Daniel M. Cunningham of Wellsville.
A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.

Laurence McGarrity Obituary

Laurence McGarrity
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Laurence J. “Larney” “Red” McGarrity, 62, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001.
He was born in Dunbar, Pa., Jan. 3, 1939, a son of the late John Thomas and May C. Jackson McGarrity.
He worked as a maintenance worker with NewChem Inc, in Newell and served with the U. S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Burns McGarrity, and a son, Laurence Joseph McGarrity II.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Tammie Sue) Darby of Hamilton, Ohio, and Beth Anne Mays of New Brighton, Pa.; a sister, Sis “Florence” Sosack of Indusrty; and eight grandchildren.
The Rev. Fr. John M. Jordan of St. Blaise Parish will conduct a Blessing service at 2 p.m. Monday at the D. L. Williams Funeral Home. American Legion Post 481 Honor Guard will conduct full military honors graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery in Industry.
Friends may call a the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Kevin Powers Obituary

Kevin Powers
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

MONROE, Mich. – Kevin L. Powers, 40, of Monroe, Mich., died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at home following a brief illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Aug. 7, 1961, a son of Robert L. Powers of Farmdale, Ohio, and the late Jacquelyn L. Butcher Powers.
He was employed by Independent Dairy and Kuhl Brothers Inc., in Monroe and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dundee and First Christian Baptist Church in Newport.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Rice Powers; his step-mother, Deanna L. Powers of Farmdale, two sons, Devin Lee Powers Jr. and Justin William Powers both of Monroe; a daughter, Alichi Marie Powers of Monroe; two step daughters, Crystal Pierce and Amber R. Pierce of Monroe; two brothers Robert L. Powers II of Farmdale and James W. Umensetter of Monroe; twos sisters, Leslie J. Mays of Monroe and Wendy Lee Powers of Farmdale, and a paternal grandmother, Sarah G. Loy of East Liverpool. The Rev. G. Cliff Ervin conducted the services Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Leslie Benjamin Roach

Leslie Benjamin Roach
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

MIDLAND – Leslie Benjamin Roach, 92, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001.
He was born in his grandparents’ home, a log cabin in Axton, Va., Feb. 8, 1909.
Leslie started barbering in 1927 and moved his family to Midland in 1929. Les was a barber for 70 years, retiring in 1997. During this time, he was very active in his community. He served as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Lions Club. He also was a member of the IOOF Lodge and the Elks Lodge Woodsmen of the World. He served on the Midland School Board for 32 years and was a tax collector for the Borough of Midland for four years. He also was very active in the Democratic Party, serving as Co-chairman as well as borough chairman. He served on the board of the Midland Water Authority.
Les, was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Rush Roach and Mary Sue Haley Roach; his beloved wife of 67 years, Thelma Widener Roach in 1995; a daughter, Margaret, who died as an infant; a brother, Henry; and a sister Laura Cochran.
He is survived by his daughters, Eileen Lindsay of Lorain, Ohio, and Kathy Hirsch of Solvang, Calif.; a son, James L. of Honeoye Falls, N. Y.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the D. L. Williams Funeral Home, 848 Midland Ave. The services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Midland. Entombment will follow in Beaver Mausoleum
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Midland.

Doris A. Dorsey Obituary

Doris A. Dorsey
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Doris A. Dorsey, 81, formerly of Bloomfield Road, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a brief illness.
Born Oct. 6, 1919, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Grace E. Miller Holtzman.
Mrs. Dorsey retired from the art department of the W. C. Bunting Co. in 1985 after eight years of service. She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of the Longs Run Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Triangle Seniors, the ELHSAA and the Friendly Breakfast Bowling League.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Dorsey, whom she married April 12, 1939 and who passed away on Oct. 20, 1977.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Sondra) Keller of Calcutta; one son, Thomas Dorsey of Atlanta, Ga.; one bother, Roy James Holtzman of Calcutta; five grandchildren, John Keller Jr. and his wife Kim of Wellsville, Matthew Keller of East Fairfield, Ohio, Kevin Keller of Calcutta, Mrs. David (Kelly) LeBlond of Saudi Arabia and Mrs. Michael (Kimberly) McCusker of Atlanta; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew and Brittney Keller of Wellsville, Duncan LeBlond of Saudi Arabia and Michelle McCusker of Atlanta.
Friends may call at the Dawson Funeral Home in East Liverpool from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Caster of the church officiating. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park. Friends and family will gather at the Dawson Family Center immediately following. The family requests contributions be made to the Longs Run Church.

Helen M. Brokaw Obituary

Helen M. Brokaw
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

LANCASTER, OHIO – Helen M. Brokaw, 85, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at her residence in Lancaster.
Mrs. Brokaw was born Jan. 4, 1916, the daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Weyrick Mathews and with the exception of the past two years, she spent most of her life in East Liverpool where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was very much involved with the First United Methodist Women’s groups and all the church activities as well as being an active member of the Coterie Club along with the Eastern Stars. Mrs. Brokaw also enjoyed golfing and bowling.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Tracy Mathis, of Show Low, Ariz.; two sons, Bill and his wife Michelle Brokaw of Lancaster and Tom and his wife Debbie Brokaw of Colorado Springs, Colo. There is a sister, Peg Winters of Willoughby, Ohio; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brokaw was preceded in death by her husband, attorney G. William Brokaw, April 28, 1995; and two sisters, Virginia Vail and Jane Fuhrer.
Friends will be received at the Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7 Saturday at the funeral home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made in Mrs. Brokaw’s name to the First United Methodist Church 200 W. 5th St., East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.

Dennis M. Wright Obituary

Dennis M. Wright
The Review
Fri., Aug. 24, 2001

CHESTER – Beloved son and brother, Dennis M. Wright, 18 of Carolina Avenue, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in Chester.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, Sept, 30, 1982, a son of David E. Wright of Chester and Paula Ray of McDonald, Ohio. Previously living in Chester, Dennis had lived five years in Austintown, Ohio
While in Austintown, Dennis attended Girard High School where he was on the honor roll, was a member of the ski club and played basketball. Dennis played baseball in the Austintown Baseball Association and youth League for five years and basketball at Youngstown YMCA for two years. He graduated in May from Oak Glen High School.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arnold and Ruth Wright and his maternal grandparents, Earl and Dorothy Ray.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, David M. Wright of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sisters, Lisa Wright of Charlotte, N. C. , and Danica Wright of McDonald, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester from 2 to 9 p.m. today. Evangelist Frank Higginbotham of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ will conduct services a the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery in Chester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2 Gateway Center, 13 North, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222

Hylma Halley Obituary

Hylma Halley
The Review
Tues., Aug. 21, 2001

NEW CUMBERLAND – Services will be held Wednesday for Hylma Prime Halley died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center.
She was born in Lakeview, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1909, a daughter of the late Albert and may Hay Prime.
She was employed as a teacher in Hancock County schools before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Donald Halley, and a son, Paul Guy Halley.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment will be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Doris Grafton Obituary

Doris Grafton
The Review
Tues., Aug. 21, 2001

CALCUTTA – Doris L. Grafton, 89, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at the Calcutta Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Wellsville Aug. 26, 1911, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Coffman Croxall.
She was a member of the LaCroft Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Grafton, and a daughter, Elaine Densmore.
She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Pierce of East Liverpool; 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Gary LeMasters will conduct Memorial services at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dawson Funeral Home.

Florence M. Rippeth Merriman Obituary

Florence M. Rippeth Merriman
The Review
Mon., Aug. 27, 2001

CALCUTTA – Florence M. Rippeth Merriman, 75, of Milton Avenue, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug., 26, 2001, at the Calcutta Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.
Born in East Liverpool Oct. 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Camuel Clyde Rippeth and Sarah Mae Singhaus Rippeth.
Mrs. Merriman was a resident of this area all her life and worked at the former Woolworth Department Store from 1943 to 1967. she then was employed as a teller at the former First National Bank for 15 years.
Mrs. Merriman was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in East Liverpool where she was a Sunday school teacher, greeter and a member of the choir. She also served as the church treasurer at one time.
Her husband, Frank T. Merriman, preceded her in death on July 12, 1998.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tim (Sue) Leslie of Lisbon, and a son, Mark T. Merriman, who resides at home. A brother also survives, John L. Rippeth of Cherry Hill, N. J. Other survivors include three grandsons and one great-grandson.
A brother, Charles Rippeth, also preceded Mrs. Merriman in death.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dawson Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Larry Hall of he church officiating. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.

Paige Catherine Beatty Obituary

Paige Catherine Beatty, 9
The Review
Mon., Aug. 27, 2001

Sandy, Utah – Paige Catherine Beatty, 9, of Sandy, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at Alta View Hospital in Sandy.
She was born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1992, a daughter of David E and Denise Andrews Beatty Jr. of Sandy.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, David E. Beatty Sr.
She was a member of the Hilltop United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Lauren Beatty of Sandy; two brothers, Brock Beatty of Chester and Brent Beatty of Sandy; her paternal grandmother, Linda Beatty of New Cumberland; and maternal grandparents, Craig and Judith McElwain Andrews of New Cumberland
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Turley Funeral Home, 109 N. Chester ST., New Cumberland.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Billy Ray Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Charles Homan Obituary

Charles Homan
The Review
Mon., Aug. 27, 2001

LISBON – Charles W. Homan, 86, of Stookesberry Road, died at 11:46 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 23,2001, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N. C., following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Gnadenhuten, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1914, a son of the late Otto A. and Nellie Rose Heck Homan.
He owned the Homan Dairy and Homan Refrigeration in Salem and was a member of the Heckewelder Moravian Church in Gnadenhutten. He also attended New Lisbon Presbyterian Church in Lisbon. He served with the U. S. Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene M. Girard Homan; a son, Gary G. Homan of Ellicott City, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Joyce) McPherson of Raleigh, N. C.; and four grandchildren.
The Rev. Bruce Nelson will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Heckewelder Moravian Church. The Rev. Donald Spear and Rev. Rick Boyette will conduct memorial services at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Gnadenhutten Clay Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Lisbon church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services Thursday.

Amelia B. Neal Obituary

Amelia B. Neal
The Review
Tues., Aug. 28, 2001

ALLIANCE – Amelia B. Neal, 92, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at McCrea Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Wellsville Aug. 9, 1909, a daughter of the late Sidney H. and Alice M. Hendricks Anderson.
She had resided in the Alliance area since 1983. Before retiring, she was employed at Homer Laughlin China Co. in Newell for 43 years as a decal decorator. She attended East Liverpool schools. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Alliance and a former 40-year member of the First Church of Nazarene in East Liverpool and its Baracha class.
Her husband, Charley Robert Neal, whom she married May 25, 1959, died March 13, 1987. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Faith E. Neal and Edna Anderson; and a brother, Charles Anderson.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia L. Tittle of Alliance; two grandsons; a granddaughter; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters and a niece.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Neal has elected to donate her body to Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the American heart Association or Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Arrangements were made by the Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Dorothy Elizabeth Bouscher Obituary

Dorothy Elizabeth Bouscher
The Review
Tues., Aug. 28, 2001

LISBON – Dorothy Elizabeth Bouscher, 86, of state Route 518, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at her home under the care of her daughter, Deborah, and granddaughter, Lori Beth.
Mrs. Bouscher was born July 16, 1915, in Newell, a daughter of Millard and Olive Elizabeth Ketchum Buckley.
She was a East Liverpool High School graduate, a homemaker and lived in this area for most of her life.
Mrs. Bauscher taught Sunday School and vacation Bible school at West Beaver Presbyterian Church, where she attended church.
Her husband, William G. Bouscher, whom she married Feb. 1, 1936, preceded her in death on April 21, 1974.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. David (Janis K.) Bullock of Aurora, Colo., Mrs. Charles (Darlynn A. ) McCartney of Westminster, Colo., and Mrs. Robert (Deborah L.) Johnston of Lisbon; three sons, William J. Bouscher of El Centro, Calif.; Donald G. Bouscher of East Liverpool and Keith A. Bouscher of Lisbon; a sister, Mildred Williams of Chester; a brother, Everrett Buckley of Lisbon; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Olive Bouscher.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Ludwig of Bethel United Presbyterian Church officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will follow at Columbiana County Memorial Park, Calcutta.

John J. (Jack) Doherty Jr. Obituary

John J. “Jack” Doherty Jr.
The Review
Tues., Aug. 28, 2001

Marblehead, Mass. – John J. “Jack” Doherty Jr., 57, of Chestnut Street, Marblehead, died early Friday morning, Aug. 24, 2001, in Salem Hospital. He was the husband of Helen (Pickering) Doherty.
Mr. Doherty was born in Marblehead, the son of the late Winifred F. (Carey) Doherty of Marblehead and the late John J. Doherty Sr.
A graduate of Marblehead High School, Jack worked as a journeyman electrician for IBEW No. 103 electrical union for 30 years. He also was a member of he former IBEW No. 259 of Salem, the Gerry 5 of Marblehead, a member of the former Elks in Marblehead and a member of the Marblehead Shipyard Association
Besides his wife, he is survived by cousins, Charlotte DeBoer of Ipswich, Carol Tremblay of Lynn, Christine Mahoney of Revere, Charles Carey and Peter Carey of Marblehead and Diane Brett of South Weymouth; as well as his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Pickering of East Liverpool; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Joyce and John Blanchard of Irondale and Mary and Terry McKnight of Newell; a brother-in-law, Steve Pickering of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Robert and Patricia Pickering of East Liverpool. He was predeceased by a cousin, the late Catherine Westfall.
Funeral services will be held at the Berube and Sons Funeral Home, 191 Lafayette St., Salem, Mass., 1-(978)-744-2177. Burial will be in Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001.
Donations in his name may be made to the Salvation Army, 93 North St., Salem , MA., 01970

Roy Pennington Obituary

Roy Pennington
The Review
Tues., Aug. 28, 2001

MIDLAND -- Roy Pennington, 94, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at the Calcutta Personal Care Home.
He was born in Louisa , Ky., April 25, 1907, a son of the late Watt and Nora Pearl Ferrel Pennington.
He retired from Crucible Steel Colt Industries where he was employed as a millwright.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Fugitt Pennington. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Nora Wynn.
He is survived by two sons, Jimmy C. Pennington of Jay, Fla., and Richard D. Pennington of Coos Bay, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Darlene) Candle and June Leport of Industry and Mrs. Bill (Wonola) Bousquet of Anchorage, Alaska; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Wilmer J. Olszewski, pastor of Hookstown Free Methodist Church, will conduct services at 1o a.m. Thursday at the D. L. Williams Funeral Home in Midland. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Industry.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Michael Yusko Obituary

Michael Yusko
The Review
Tues., Aug. 28, 2001

WEST POINT – Michael Joseph Yusko, 47, of state Route 518, died Sunday Aug. 26, 2001 at Salem Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Tacoma, Wash., April 28, 1954, the son of Doris Doyle Yusko of Tacoma, Wash., and the late Edward J. Yusko.
He worked as a long distance truck driver and serviced in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Wendy Taylor Yusko of West Point; four daughters; four sisters an four brothers.
No services or calling hours are planned.
The Weber Funeral Home in Lisbon is in charge of arrangements.