Thursday, July 16, 2009

Harry E. Hicks Obituary

Harry E. Hicks
Died April 5, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Harry E. Hicks, 86, of South Surry Road, died suddenly at 7:25 p.m Monday, April 5, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital.
Born in East Liverpool, Dec. 8, 1917, son of the late Charles H. and bertha Posey Hicks, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church and its Crusaders Class and served on several committees.
A lifelong resident of the city, he served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army’s 7th Armored Division during World War II as a tank commander in Europe, including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Purple Heart.
An employee of the U.S. Postal Service in East Liverpool, he retired in 1975.
A life member of the East Liverpool High School Alumni Association and a member of its Old Guard, he also was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Car Barn Heathens and served o the Columbiana County Soldiers & Sailors Relief Commission at one time.
His wife, Mary Elizabeth Hicks, whom he married May 29, 1941, died July 19, 2001. two brothers, Fred W. and Ralph Hicks, also preceded him in death.
Three sons, Rev. Gary Hicks and his wife Kay of Richmond, Ohio. Roger Hicks and his wife Cindy of Lakewood, Ohio, and Ray Hicks ans his wife Diana of Naples, Fla., survive.
Ten grandchildren, Sean Hicks, Erin Thomsic, Teresa Hicks, Joseph Hicks, Eric Hicks, Jenny Hicks, Monica Hurst, Sgt. Aaron Hurst, USMC, Tanya McGowan and Troy Hicks, survive.
There are four great-grandchildren, Zachary Hicks, Romana Hicks, Owen Thomsic and Maya McGowan.
A brother-in-law, William Masters of Canfield, and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Hicks of East Liverpool, also survive.
Friends may call Friday at the Dawson Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
The Rev. Dave Maly of the church will conduct services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, where the Tri-State Veterans Group will provide military honors.
Immediately following burial, family and friends will gather in fellowship at the Dawson Family Center.
View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com

Sue Fair Obituary

Sue Fair
Died February 2, 2003

Sure Fair, 90, of RD 4, New Cumberland passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003 at the Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born September 21, 1912 in Wynn, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Maria Timar Banko. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Evelyn Fair Rea and Linda Sue Fair Littleton; a brother, William Banko and a sister, Mary Lebo.
She retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation’s Tin Mill sorting room. She was a protestant by faith.
Surviving are two sons, Bernard Fair and his wife, Alma of Weirton an Charles Fair and his wife, Glenda of New Cumberland; a daughter, Judith Auerbach and her husband, Harold of Cleveland; three sisters, Irene Vincent of Uniontown, Margaret Cindrick of Waynesboro, Va and Emma Paskan of Sutersville, PA; two brothers, Franklin Banko of Meherrin, VA and Joseph Banko of Nevada City, NV; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland. Services will be held there on Friday, February 7, 2003 with Rev. Curtis Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Burgettstown.

David Frederick Halfhill Obituary

David Frederick Halfhill
Died Sat. Mar. 6, 2004

WELLSVILLE – David Frederick Halfhill, 65, went to be with his Lord Saturday, March 6, 2004, form his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Wellsville, the son of the late John and Sarah Hargreaves Halfhill.
He served as a sergeant with the Military Police in the U.S. Army. He was a security supervisor at Shippingport Nuclear Power Plant for more than 18 years before retiring in 1984. Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending much of his free time in the woods enjoying nature.
Survivors in clued his devoted wife, Sally S Boyd Halfhill, whom he married Dec. 12, 1963; five daughters, Giner Dawn Pease and her husband Mick of Roseville, Ohio, Shirley Messick and her husband Tola of East Dublin, Ga., Susan Marie Pearce of Dudley, Ga., Marsae Lu-Shawn Barber and her husband Tom of Wellsville and Michelle D. Pease and her husband Wayne of Wellsville; three sons, David F. “D.H.” Halfhill jr. of Wellsville, Butch Brown of East Liverpool and David F. HalfhillIII and his wife Kelly of Wellsville; a sister, Roberta “Dolly” George and her husband Buss of Canyon city, Calif.; two brothers, Robert G. Halfhill and his wife Sharon of Wellsville and Bruce Halfhill and his wife Rachel of Conroe, Texas.
He was a longing grandfather and great-grandfather to 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews, his devoted pet Teddy Marshall, as well as many loving friends will greatly miss Dave.
Mr. Halfhill was predeceased by a son James Robert “Jimmy” Halfhill in 1991, and a brother, John “Jack” Halfhill.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville with Pastor Dirk hall of the Wellsville Church of the Nazarene officiating.. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call for 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ann C. Candal Obituary

Ann C. Candal
Died March 5, 2004

TORONTO – Ann C. Candal, 71, died Friday, March 5, 2004, a the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Shadyside Hospital.
She was born Feb. 14, 1933, in Toronto, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Hromi Barlas.
She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto and had been a secretary for the former Kaul Clay Co.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Candal, at home, a daughter, JoAnn Smith of Delaware, Ohio; two sons, Joseph Michael Candal of Bennington, VT., and John Paul Candal of Weirton; three sisters, Mary Delfiandra of Steubenville, Eleanor Barlas of Washington D.C., and Agnes Ferrelli of Steubenville; and five grandchildren.
Monsignor Kurt Kemo will conduct a Funeral Liturgy with Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Toronto Union Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Clarke Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. A Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

Bernice Pederson Obituary

Bernice Pederson
Died March 5, 2004

TULSA, Okla. – Bernice L. Pederson, 83, died Friday, march 5. 2004.
She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1921.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald W. Pederson.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Pederson of Littleton, Colo.; two sons, Ronald Pederson of Tulsa and Michael Pederson of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Florence Colvin of Woodsfield; several grandchildren; and a great grandson.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday under the direction of All Veteran Burial and Cremation in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
The Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Carol J. Hilderbrand Obituary

Carol Hilderbrand
Died March 8, 2004

LISBON – Carol J. Hilderbrand, 61, of Steubenville Pike Road, died at her home at 8:15 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2004, following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born May 3, 1942, in Lisbon, daughter of the late Archie W. and Ruby J. McMullen Chrislip.
She was a member of the Bethel United Presbyterian Church.
She worked at the Equitable Life Insurance Co. and American Financial Group of Nashville, Tenn., for 22 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Cindy Smith of Lisbon; a son, Robert Hilderbrand of Lisbon; two grandchildren’ and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Weber Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ted Ludwig officiating. Burial in Bethel Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

William R. Hughes Obituary

William R. “Bill” Hughes
Died Tuesday, April 6, 2004

IRONDALE – William R. “Bill” Hughes, 75, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in the emergency room of East Liverpool City Hospital.
Bill was born May 25, 1928, in Toronto, a son of the late Harry “Muggsy” and Evelyn Davidson Hughes.
Bill was retired from the former Hancock Mfg. Co. in Toronto and was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He was also a member of the Irondale United Methodist Church and attended The River Christian Fellowship Church in Empire. Bill was a member of the Toronto Pigeon Club, where he enjoyed raising and racing homing pigeons.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Carman Hughes in 1998 and his brother, James Patrick Hughes.
Surviving are his daughter, Deborah Wardeska of Irondale; three granddaughters, Mary Beth (Michael Smith of Austin Lake, Toronto, Amy (Rick) Wade of Columbus and JoAnn Wardeska of Irondale; one sister, Shirley (Donald) McFall of Toronto; and two great grandchildren, Sadie Wright and Lili Smith.
Friends and family may call Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Findley St., Toronto. Friends and family may also call Friday at the River Christian Fellowship Church in Empire from 12:30 until the time of services at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Tim Ginter will officiate, and burial will follow Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Irondale. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.jefosterfh.com.

Frank A. Olesky Obituary

Frank A. Olesky
Died June 20, 2002

LAKE ORION, Mich. – Frank A. Olesky, age 82, died June 20, 2002. He was the beloved husband of Martha for 56 years; dear father of Francis Olesky of Georgia, Ronald (Diane) Olesky of Oxford, Patricia (James) Ruwart of Lake Orion, Robert (Victoria) Olesky of Florida and Christine (Guy) Rendon of Lake Orion; loving grandfather of Brian and Andrea Olesky, Renee, Lisa and Jimmie Rewart, Jessica and Nicholas Rendon and Madeline Olesky; and dear brother of Bernice Chetok and Rose Green both of Ohio.
Mt. Olesky was preceded in death by his brothers, Pete, Joseph and John Olesky and sisters, Mary Kraft and Sophie Fistel.
Mr. Olesky retired as a foreman from G.M. Fisher Body. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church since 1953. Mr. Olesky served with the 340th Engineers in World War II through the New Guinea and Southern Philippine campaigns. He was a member of American Legion Post 663 in Pittsburgh.
Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Pontiac with Father Tim Laboe as a celebrant. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Waterford at the Huron Street Chapel of the Huntoon Funeral Home.

Ellen Jefferson Obituary

Ellen Jefferson
Died March 6, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Ellen Jefferson, 84, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Calcutta Health Care Center, where she had been a patient one week.
Born in East St. Louis, Ill., Dec. 29, 1919, daughter of the late Owen Moore and Cassandres Bates Moore Davis, she was a member of the Sheridan A.M.E. Church, where she served as the financial secretary and a member of the trustee board. Active with the Women’s Auxiliary and Missionary groups at the church, she also participated in preparations for the World Day of Prayer.
She served with the U. S. Army during World War II and had lived for many years in East Liverpool.
Employed in the laboratory at East Liverpool City Hospital as a medical technician, she also worked as a caseworker for the social services in Lisbon.
Her husband, William Ersell Jefferson, whom she married Oct. 25, 1958, died in 1984. her Aunt, Vera Washington, who raised her, also preceded her in death.
A stepson, Orin Jefferson of Potomac Falls, Va., survives.
A brother-in-law, James Jefferson and his wife Geraldine of Freedom, Pa., and two sisters-in-law, Loretta C. Jefferson of Beaver Falls and Sarah Jefferson of Chicago, also survive along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Her neighbor and devoted friend, Shirley parsons and her family, also survive her.
Friends may call Saturday at the Dawson Funeral Home two hours before the 3 pm. service, which will be conducted by the Pastor Larsie Frazier of the church.
Burial will be in Sunset Gardens in Millstadt, Ill.
The family suggests memorial contributions take the form of donations to Sheridan A. M. E. Church, 301 W. Ninth St., East Liverpool, OH 43920.
View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

Robert John Vulcan Obituary

Robert Vulcan
Died Fri., Mar. 5, 2004

LISBON – Robert John Vulcan, 91, of Adams Road, died Friday evening, March 5, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following a brief illness.
He was born Dec. 25, 1912, in Lisbon, a son of the late Emilean “Mike” and Flora Mae Donalley Vulcan.
He was a self-employed strip miner until retiring and attended First United Methodist Church of Lisbon
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Velina Morgan Vulcan a daughter, Lana Mae Vulcan; and an infant son.
He is survived by a son, Gary Randall Vulcan of Lisbon; two daughters, Judith Jane Evans of Ravenna and Cyndee Sommers of Washington, D.C.’ seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pastor James Gaston will conduct services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Weber Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Loretta I. Cattrell Obituary

Loretta I. Cattrell
Died Feb. 29, 2004

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Loretta I. Cattrell, age 86, of Albuquerque and formerly of Toronto, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at Manor Care Center.
Born Jan. 15, 1918, in Hammondsville, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late George Rehman and Evelyn Hogue Rehman Jones.
Loretta was a former member of the New Somerset Christian Church, and was a member of the North River Avenue Church of Christ in Toronto. She was a member fo the Toronto Order of Eastern Star 215 and the Toronto Senior Citizens. She was a 1936 graduate of Wellsville High School and was a retired bank teller form the former UniBank in Toronto.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Francis A. Tompkins, whom she married Feb. 10, 1942, and who passed away in 1970, and her second husband, Ford Cattrell whom she married Feb. 22, 1974, and who passed away in 1993
Loretta’s survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Linda Bundy and her husband, Hugh of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; a grandson, Glenn Bundy of Columbus, Ohio; a granddaughter, Mrs. Julie E. Meadows and her husband, Darren of Los Alamos, N.M.; and one great-grandson, Hayden Meadows of Los Alamos.
Family and friends will be received for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Clarke Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Robert E. Hanze officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill cemetery in Wellsville.

Lily J. Henderson Obituary

Lily J. Henderson
Died Mon., Mar. 8, 2004

VERNON, Ohio – Lily J. Henderson, 76, died Monday, March 8, 2004, at her residence.
She was born May 6, 1927, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Harold T. Sr. and Thelma L. (Robinson) Robinson.
Formerly of Chester, W.Va., Mrs. Henderson has lived in Vernon township for the past nine years. She was employed by Montgomery Ward in East Liverpool for over 25 years. She also worked for Rite Aid and Woolworth’s in East Liverpool for many years. She enjoyed music and doing word puzzles.
Mrs. Henderson married Elwood Henderson on Aug. 29, 1951, he died in 1985. Also preceding her in death, besides her parents, are a granddaughter, Jennifer Collins; and two brothers, Harold T. Robinson Jr. and Donald Robinson.
She is survived by a daughter, Pam (Larry) wells of Vernon Township; two sons, Phil (Donna) Henderson of Newell and Steve Henderson of East Liverpool; six grandchildren, Tom Collins, Mark Collins and Amanda Wells all of Vernon Township, Nicky Henderson of Chester, Todd Henderson of Newell, and Nathan Henderson of East Liverpool; and an aunt Betty Tilton of East Liverpool
A funeral service will be held on Friday, march 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 main St., Kinsman, Ohio.
Burial will follow in West View Cemetery in Vernon, Ohio. Calling hours will be on Thursday, March 11, 2004, form 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

Clayton Beagle Obituary

Clayton Beagle
Died Wed., July 2, 2003

Clayton Andrew Beagle Sr., age 71, of Main St., Weirton passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Kindred Hospital, Oakdale, PA.
He was born January 10, 1932 in Weirton, a son of the late Oliver J. and Lexie L. Ankrom Beagle. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Darrell and Oliver Beagle Jr. and a sister, Loretta Maxine Myers.
He was retired for Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked as a motor inspector. He was the proprietor of C. B.’s Bicycle Sop in Weirton. He was an United States Army Korean Conflict veteran and was Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Nellie Dolores Beagle of Weirton; two sons, Clayton Andrew Beagle Jr., of Weirton and Clifford Alan Beagle of Poparlare, Germany; two daughters Danita Dianne Beagle and Debra Marie Stevens, both of Weirton; a sister, Violet Warne of Dillonvale, Oh; two brothers, Cecil Beagle and Carlos Beagle, both of New Cumberland; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Turley Funeal Hoe with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating. Military graveside services followed at th New Cumberland Cemetery.

William Travis Lee Obituary

William Travis Lee
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan 15, 2006

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – William Travis Lee, age 74, of Steubenville died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.
He was born July 112, 1931, in Moulton, Ala., a son of John and Maudie (Bonds) lee, both deceased.
He was a graduate of Steubenville High School; was retied from Wheeling –Pittsburgh Steel, Blast Furnace, with 42 years of service; and was very active at the All American Bowling Lanes. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Johnnie Mae Lee; one daughter, Melody (Charles) Walton of Steubenville; two sisters, Augusta Scott of Steubenville and Catherine Freeman of Steubenville; one brother, John (Ina Mae) Almon of Steubenville; two granddaughters, Charna’ Crawford of Columbus and Tyra Crawford of Steubenville; three great-grandchildren, Andrea’ Crawford, Michala Crawford and Patrick Gilbert all of Steubenville; two best friends, Calvin Edwards and William Sizemore of Steubenville, one sister-in-law, Mary Lee of Steubenville; three nieces, Sheila Lee of Cleveland, Currenona “Curry” (Kevin) Cox of Cleveland an Cartheeta (Thomas) Mitchell of Wintersville; and also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John H. Lee and three sisters, Pearl Law, Mattie Almon and Modean McGee.
Calling hours are Tuesday, Jan. 17, form10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Vinson House of Mortuary, 711 N. Fifth Street, Steubenville followed by Funeral Services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Norries hood officiating at the funeral home.

William Parker DeVore Obituary

William Parker DeVore
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan 15, 206

WINTERSVILLE, Ohio – William “Bill” Parker DeVore, age 54, of Wintersville died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at his home.
Visitation for Bill will start Monday from 7-o p.m. a the McClave-Chandler-Mills Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Canton Road, Wintersville (740) 282-2717.
Full obituary will be in Monday’s Newspaper.

Samuel S. Nicosia Obituary

Samuel S. ‘Sam’ Nicosia
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15,2006

MINGO JUNCTION – Samuel S. “Sam” Nicosia, age 68, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, died on Friday, Jan. 13,2006, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1937, a son of he late Thomas and Blanche (Cresta) Nicosia.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Sines) Nicosia; sons, Walter W. Gibson and his wife Karen of Unionport, Ohio, and Steven Nicosia and his wife Karen of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Anthony Nicosia and his wife Betty as well as their children, Frank and Toni Jo all of Wintersville, three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Calcutta Chapel of the martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes, 15872 St. Clair Avenue, Calcutta, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Upland Cemetery in Yorkville.
Friends may call at the funeral home in Calcutta from 3-8 p.m. on Monday Jan. 16.

Robert E. Rueggeberg Obituary

Robert E. Rueggeberg
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

CONCORD, N.H. – Robert Ernest Rueggeberg, Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University, died Sunday, Jan. 1,2006, at the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association’s Hospice House.
Professor Rueggeberg was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Steubenville, Ohio. He graduated from Steubenville (Ohio) high School in 1937. Known to his friends and colleagues as Bob, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1941 with a major in mathematics and minors in physics and chemistry. During his college days, Bob was a member of the Miami Fencing Club. He competed with the saber and the foil. Even as an undergraduate at Miami, Bob was planning for a career in education. He was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education’ Phi Delta Kappa, a professional association for educators; and Kappa Phi Kappa.
Following graduation from Miami in 1941,Bob was employed by the Westinghouse Corp, in Pittsburgh. World War II intervened, and Bob was drafted in March 1942. Knowing that it wouldn’t be long before he would go overseas, Bob married his longtime Miami girlfriend, June E. Hill, in Richmond, Va., in August 1942.
Bob served as staff sergeant with the Company A 926th Signal Battalion in U. S. Army through October 1945. bob landed in Normandy during he D Day invasion. He fought his way through Northern France and Central Europe in the Ardennes and Rhineland battles and campaigns. He was wit the American troops who liberated the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Bob received the Good Conduct Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Service medal with five Bronze Stars.
Bob returned to Miami in 1946 and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. Bob joined the Miami faculty in 1948 as a member of the Industrial Education Department. In 1983, he became a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Department, retiring in 1985. His professional life revolved around being an educator and teaching his students to excel at being teachers themselves. Bob was convinced that his students kept him young. His enthusiasm made him a popular professor, and outside class his students called him “Rueggie.” Bob continued to help Miami students after his retirement. His alumni Contributions always went to the Women’s Athletic Department, because Bob never felt they received their fair share in the budget..
At Miami, Bob was quite proud of the four laboratory areas he designed for his students. Bob also found time to start the Industrial Education Department at Wilmington College. Bob belonged to many educational and professional associations. He served as the Ohio President of Epsilon Pi Tau, the honorary fraternity for outstanding practitioners in the teaching profession.
Ob leaves behind a long Miami tradition. His mother , Marie (Floto) Rueggeberg; his sister, Phyllis Rueggeberg Miller; two sisters-in-law; his wife, June (Hill) Rueggeberg and her father; his son, Christopher Rueggeberg; and numerous cousins, all graduated from Miami.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, June; his son Christopher; his daughter –in-law, Gail; and his granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth.
Memorial services were held on Jan. 7, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord, where he was a member.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice House, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302-1797

Mildred N. Baker Obituary

Mildred N. Baker
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

COLLIERS, W.Va. – Mildred N. Baker, age 77, of Colliers, W.VA., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, Pa.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1928, in Tyler County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jess McDougle and Jetta Jones McDougle Knox. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Algia Edward Baker on Dec. 4, 1993; a daughter, Charlotte, Ferrell; and a brother, Raymond McDougle.
Mildred was a member of the Pleasant Hills Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons, Lawrence Ferrell of Colliers, W.Va., and Mark Edward Baker of Huntsville, Ala; a sister-in-law, Madge McDougle of Weirton, W.Va., and three grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, from 5-8 p.m. at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, W.Va., where services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tommy Mills officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Johns Cemetery in Colliers, W.Va., Condolences may be sent to: www.chambersandjames.com.

Lure Emma Miller Obituary

Lure Emma Miller
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006
RICHMOND, Ohio – Lure Emma Miller, age 93, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away Friday. Jan. 13, 2006, at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, following a lengthy illness.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sycamore Tree United Methodist Church.
Lure was born May 1, 1912, in Helvitia, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Depoy.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd R. Miller; a son Vernon Depoy; a daughter, Kay E. Greer; two brothers, Ray and John Depoy; and two sisters Mary Zickefoose and Bessie Martingale.
Lure is survived by her son-in-law, William Greer and his wife judy of Richmond; granddaughter, Tracie Sampson and her husband Scott of London, Ohio; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Hulda Kelley of Marysville, Ohio. She is also survived by her extended family, Steve and Lynne Modranski of Steubenville, Ohio, Tim and Connie Meyer of Knoxville, Ohio, Ray and Leanna Arbogast of Follansbee, W.Va.; and Brenda and Jeff Wood of Richmond, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, on Monday from 12 noon until time of service at 2.p.m.with Pastor Steve Modranski officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersvillle. To view obituary and ssend condolences online go to: www.everhartfuneralhome.com.

Lorena Owens Obituary

Lorena Owens
Weirton Daily Times.
Sun., Jan. 15,2006

BRILLIANT, Ohio – Lorena Owens, age 90, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at trinity Methodist Center- West, Steubenville.
She was born on July 17, 1915, in Elizabeth, W.Va., a daughter of the late William W. and Mattie (Lockhart) Owens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers. Cecil, Lawrence “Dutch” and Raymond Owens.
Lorena lived most of her life in Brilliant, Ohio. After the death of her parents, Lorena Closed the family grocery store and then worked as a clerk at the former Powell’ store and was retired form the former Schmacher’s Market in Brilliant.
She is survived by six nephews and their families, Larry W. Owens, Cecil Owens, Jr., John Owens, Jeff Owens, Gene Owens and Bill Owens.
Lorena was faithful to her church, the Brilliant Christian Church and will be sadly missed by the church family and longtime friends.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 1-3 and 6-8p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Dr. Marc R. Tinstman, minister officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at 222.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.

James M. Sneathen Obituary

James M. Sneathen
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – James M. Sneathen, age 46, of Steubenville, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born March 28, 1959, in Steubenville. He is the son of Glen d. and Margaret E. (Evans) Sneathen of Steubenville.
He is also survived by one daughter, Jessica C. Sneathen of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Larry and wife Patricia Sneathen of Bloomingdale.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Kathryn Sneathen, and his maternal grandmother, Viola (Pearce) Hart.
James was a heavy equipment operator and a Catholic by faith.
Calling hours ar Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd. Final arrangements are pending. Offer condolences at wwwmostifuneralhome.com.

Helen Kolosky Obituary

Helen Kolosky
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

WEIRTON, W.Va., -- Helen Kolosky, age 81, of Weirton passed away Saturday, Jan.. 14, 2006.
Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.

Frank B. Pasquarella Obituary

Frank B. Pasquarella
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

MIAMI, Florida – Frank B. Pasquarella, age 80, of Miami, Florida, formerly of Steubenville, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in Florida
He is the brother of Joseph Pasquarella of Steubenville.
A full obituary will appear on Sunday, Jan. 22, with further details on a Memorial Service to be held on Jan. 28.
Arrangements by the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, Steubenville. www.mostifuneralhome.com.

Dola Elizabeth Modransky Obituary

Dola Elizabeth Modransky
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006
EAST SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Dola Elizabeth Modransky, age 88, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 14, 2006, after a lengthy battle with illness.
She was a homemaker; a farmer; a loving mother and grandmother. Together with her late husband, Myroslow “Bill” Modransky, they worked hard on their farm in East Springfield their entire lives. Dola was a strong, independent woman with a wonderful smile and a quirky sense of humor.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1917, in Weirton, W.Va., a daughter of the late John P. “Cap” Wylie and Mary Elizabeth (Needham) Wylie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank A. and John W. Wylie; four sisters, Esther Crago, Helen B. Wylie, Catharine A. Stone and her twin Lola A. Linscott.
Dola is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca E. (Angelo) Corso and Polly D. Modransky, both of East Springfield, Ohio; one granddaughter, Caitlyn E. Corso of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, on Monday from 6-9 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Reverend James Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in East Springfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Valley Hospice Inc., 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhartfuneralhome.com.

Beth Ann Thomas Best Obituary

Beth Ann Thomas Best
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

RAYLAND, Ohio – Beth Ann Thomas Best, age 26, of county Road 16, Rayland, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Ohio Valley medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born Jan. 21, 1979, in Wheeling, W.Va., the daughter of Terry and Karen (Klan) Thomas of Rayland, Ohio.
Beth was a member of the Jefferson County 4-H Club.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Tod; two daughters, Kayla and Carly Best; a brother Terry Thomas of Bellaire, Ohio; three sisters, Marcella Jarman and her husband Roy of Rayland, Ohio, Tracey Novotny and her husband Tom of Brookside, Ohio, Stana Thomas of Martins Ferry, Ohio; maternal grandparents Frank and Mary Klan of Rayland, Ohio, Mother and father-in-law Earcel and Sandra Best of Cadiz, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main Street, Tiltonsville, Ohio, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Cindy Schooler, with interment to follow in Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio.

Albert P. Irwin Obituary

Albert P. Irwin
Weirton Daily Times
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Albert P. Irwin, age 56, of Steubenville passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at his residence in Shaffer Plaza.
Albert brought joy to a large extended family and friends with his cheerfulness and friendly personality. He was a hard worker at Jeffco Workshop and had many good friends at Shaffer Plaza.
Albert was born Aug. 20, 1949, in Beckley, W.Va., a son of the late John and Ruth (Grimm) Irwin. He is survived by many cousins that loved him dearly.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Hearn officiating.
Burial will follow in Richmond Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shaffer Plaza, 156 John Scott Hwy., Steubenville, OH 43952.
View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhartfuneralhome.com.

Martin Cox Obituary

Martin Cox
Died April 5, 2004

WEIRTON – Memorial services will be held Thursday for Martin L. Cox. 84, who died Monday, April 5, 2004, at his residence.
He was born March 13, 1920 in Phillipi, W.Va., a son of the late Wilbur and Emma Wamsley Cox.
He retired from National Steel Corp. coke Plant as a motor inspector and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred E. Dickason Cox and a son, David L. Cox.
He is survived by a son, Gerald B. Cox of Hemet Calif.; a daughter, Donna Stephen of New Cumberland; a sister, Virginia Michleson of Brentwood, Calif.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Thomas will conduct the services at 1o a.m. at the Turley Funeral Home.

Raymond L. Ward Obituary

Raymond Ward
Died Friday, April 16, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Raymond L. Ward, 63, of Selfridge Street, died Friday, April 16, 2004 at City Hospital.
He was born in East Liverpool Dec. 25, 1940, a son of the late Wilda Hayes McElroy.
He worked as a scarfer at the former Crucible Steel Co. in Midland.
He is survived by two step-sisters, Alice Klein and Donna Gatrell, both of East Liverpool.
There are no services or calling hours planned.
The Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Hatton Obituary

Dorothy Hatton
Died April 4, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Dorothy Hatton, 88, of Wilbert Avenue, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital.
Born in Middletown, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1916, a daughter of the late Taulbee and Nettie Fugate Jones, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
She worked for the Velvet Sheen Sewing Co in Cincinnati.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther W. Hatton, and a son, Robert Hatton.
Bishop Brian Worth will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chucho of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints in Lisbon.
Burial will be in Ginter Cemetery in Miinefee County, Ky.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Oyer Obituary

Kenneth Oyer
Died April 5, 2004

HAMMONDSVILLE – Kenneth E. Oyer, 80, of Hammondsville died Monday, April 5, 2004, at the Fox Nursing Home where he was a resident.
He was born in Kensington, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1923, a son of the late Homer and Marie Carman Oyer.
He was employed as a school bus driver for the Edison Local School District.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta Close Oyer; and two brothers, Mervin Oyer of Florida and Richard Oyer of Kensington.
Burial was held in chestnut Grove Cemetery, Irondale.
The Roberts Funeral Home in charge.

Angline Hagenbuch Obituary

Angline Hagenbuch
Died June 23, 2002

URBANA, Ohio – Angline M. Lioi Hagenbuch, 75, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, at the Wellington in Urbana.
She was born Aug. 11, 1926 in Wellsville, a daughter of the late Filo and Bridget Baldasare Lioi.
She retired as a sales Representative for Western Union after 32 years.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jim Hagenbuch; three stepdaughters, Mary Jo Findley of Myrtle /Beach, C. C., Thresa McIntosh of Columbia, Mo., Dr. Sandra Halterman of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Carmella Carvilli of East Liverpool; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Rita Waaldron of Springfield, Ohio, and brother-in-law, Joe Hagenbuch of Houston, Texas, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brandon Findley; brothers, Rocco, Nicholas and Ralph Lioi, brothers-in-law, Willis Waldron, Charles Bremmer and Steve Hagenbuch.
Fr. Gregory Konerman will conduct a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St Mary Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 tonight in the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home in Urbana.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Wellsville. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wellsville Chapel of the Martin-MacLean- Altmeyer Funeral Home.

Ernest Wayne Jarvis Obituary

Ernest Jarvis
Died Monday March 9, 2004

PASADENA, Calif. –Ernest Wayne Jarvis, 87, died Monday, March 8, 2004.
He was born May 3, 1916, in Highlandtown, a son of the late John and Flora Jarvis.
He was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Fannie Volino Jarvis; two daughters, Beverly Riggers of Mill City, Ore., and Jacquelin Brewton of Beaumont, Calif.; two sons, Ronald Jarvis of Monrovia, Calif. and Larry Jarvis of Beaumont, Calif.; a sister, Velma Joseph; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon Thursday at Forest Lawn in Glendale, Calif.

Marie Johnston Obituary

Marjorie Johnston
Died Mar. 6, 2004

LISBON – Marjorie R. Johnston, 79, of Thomas Road, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, at home following a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Carroll County, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Yealey Detchon.
She was a homemaker and a member of the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clifford W. Johnston; a daughter, Lynne Andrews of Lisbon; a brother, Harry Detchon of Florida; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Rev. Mark Wilds conducted private funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Burial in Woodland Cemetery in Salineville.
Private visitation was held Monday.

Clara G. Price Obituary

Clara Price
Died March 8, 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL – Clara G. Price, 81, of Baxter Street, died at 5:36 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital.
Born in Burning Springs, W.Va., Sept. 25, 1922, daughter of the late Jasper Lee Hudson and Bertie Ann Estep Hudson, she was Nazarene by faith.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lee Wilson; her second husband, Dewey J. Price; and a daughter, Helen G. Wilson.
She is survived by four sons, John R. Green of Colonial Beach, Va., Mickey Hudson of Westlake, Ohio, bobby Lee Wilson of Keene, N. H. and J. Steve Wilson of Toronto; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Grove Cemetery.
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eva P. Gowin Obituary

Eva Gowin
Died June 21, 2002

TORONTO – Eva P. “Tinker” Gowin, 55, of Mellwood Drive, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at the Trinity Medical Center-West in Steubenville.
She was born in Akron April 29, 1947,a daughter of the late Amos Edward and Florence Lulu Walker Thompson.
She was employed for the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, Ohio Valley Home Health and Heritage Home Health as a nurses aide and also as a private duty nurse.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley E. Gowin.
She is survived by two sons, Mike Gowin and Gregory Gowin at home; a stepdaughte, Mrs. Wayne (LuAnn) Mullen of Winter Springs. Fla., a brother, Victor Bork of Snowflake, Ariz.; and a sister, Kay Bork of Toronto.
A private family graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Follansbee, W.Va.
Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Clarke Funeral Home.

Flora Margaret Mills Obituary

Flora Mills
Died June 25, 2005

WELLSVILLE – Flora Margaret Mills, 84, of Clark Avenue, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at East Liverpool City Hospital.
She was born in Tazwell, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1917, the daughter of the late Campbell and Lucy Allice Ramsey.
She had worked as a ware maker in area potteries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Mills, and a daughter, Patricia Tranter.
She is survived by a son, Randall Mills, with whom she resided; a daughter, Nancy Champ of Wellsville; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Gene Koontz will conduct services at 3 p.m. Friday at the Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is one hour before the service.

Martha M. Jones Obituary

Martha Jones
Died Jun. 24, 2002

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Martha M. Jones, 65, died Monday, June 24, 2002, at her home.
She was born in New Cumberland June 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Ruby Craft Martin.
She attended the First Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James W. Jones; two sons, James W. Jones Jr. Of Toronto and Kenneth C. Jones of Wintersville; twos daughters, Sandra C. Kubik of Waycross, Ga., and Jennifer S. Muntifering of Ormond Beach; and six grandchildren.
Pastor Dennis Kelley will conduct services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

James F. Stouffer Sr. Obituary

James F. Stouffer, Sr, 79, of RD #2, New Cumberland passed away Tuesday February 11, 2003.
He was born April 15, 1923 in German Twp., PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Nevada Harshman Stouffer. He was also preceded in death by infant twin sisters and a sister, Nevada M. Stouffer.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was retired from Weirton Steel Company after 38 years, last working as a first helper in the Blast Furnace. He was a member of the 25 Year Club, the Chester-Newell Sportsman’s Club and N.R.A. He was Protestant by faith and attended the New Cumberland Free Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married April 4, 1946, Mary Hawk Stouffer, at home, two sons, James Stouffer Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline and Henry Stouffer and his wife, Vickie all of RD #2, New Cumberland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Walter (Lynn Ann) Wiltrout of Scottdale, PA, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Fletcher and Mrs. Donald (Carole) Foltz, Jr., all of RD #2 New Cumberland; four brothers, Wayne Stouffer of RD #2 New Cumberland, Paul Stouffer and Earl Stouffer, both of Scott dale, jerry Stouffer of /RD 1 Chester; five sisters, Margaret Schwab of Scottdale, Janet Pawlikowsky and Myrtle Geyer, both of Mt. Pleasant, PA and Roberta Geyer and Carole Kieger, both of Connellsville, PA; 18 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. with Minister Sherrill Fritts officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery where the Tri-State Veteran’s Burial Group accorded military services.

Walter J. Sobel Obituary

Walter J. Sobel
Died Fri., Sept 5, 2003

Walter J. Sobel, 82, of New Cumberland passed away Friday, September 5, 2003.
He was born on March 14, 1921 in Farrell, PA, a son of the late Karol and Kathrine Vizidacua Sobel.
He was a veteran of the Army, serving with Company M, 330th Infantry, 83rd Division. During World War II he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the Argonne Forest and the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. He received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and was decorated by the French Government with the Jubilee of Liberty medal. He was retired from National Steel Co. after 43 years of service, last working as a foreman of the Track Gang. He was a member of the New Cumberland V.F.W., the Chester American Legion, Weirton Moose, Weirton Steel Management club and the Weirton Steel Twenty-Five Year Club. He was also a member o the New Cumberland Christian Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley Sobel and two infant brothers, Tommy and Edward; two sisters, Virginia Bennett and an infant sister, Laura.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Estella Hill Sobel at home; two daughters, Cathy Sobel of New Cumberland and Lynn Swan of and her husband, Joe of New Cumberland; two grandsons, Joe Swan and his wife, Kassy Kelley of Morgantown and Michael Swan and his wife, Lisa of Morganton, North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Wil of Morgan town and Landon and Walt of Morganton; a brother, Thomas Sobel and his wife, Nancy of New Cumberland, a sister, Antoinette Kaczmarek of New Cumberland and two surrogate grandchildren, Donn and Kristen Costello of Columbus, OH.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Minister Rick Tinsky officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery where the Tri-State Veteran’s Burial Group accorded military services.

Terry Emerson Joy Obituary

Terry Emerson Joy
Died Mon., Feb. 10, 2003

Terry Emerson Joy, 70, of New Cumberland passed away Monday, February 10, 2003 at home.
He was born June 12, 1932 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Emmett R. and Garnet Kaylor Joy. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gwendolyn Kneufener.
He had been employed with the former Crescent Brick Company and the Joe Bartolovich Contracting Company. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Ohio Gun Collectors. Terry loved to read, hunt and care wood. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Crummitt Joy, at home; a daughter, Carol Ann Joy, at home; two sons, James Joseph Joy and his wife, Terri Ann of Weirton and Jason Thomas Joy , at home; a brother, Emmett R. Joy of McArthur, Oh; a sister, Justine Chamberlain of New Cumberland and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home on Friday, February 14, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kenneth Joy and Rev. Kevin Bowers officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery. The New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Stone Pierce Misoyianis Obituary

Stone Pierce Misoyianis
Died Jan. 27, 2003

Stone Pierce Misoyianis, born January 26, 2003, in Akron Passed away January 27, 2003. He was a son of Angel Mayhew and Steve Misoyianis.
Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Jordan Mayhew and Dustin Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Craig and Donna Mayhew of Chester and Dianna and Bill Prodonovich of East Liverpool; maternal great grandparents, Delores and John Eslary of New Manchester and George and Wanda Mayhew of Empire, OH; maternal great-great-grandparents, Rosa Virden of New Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Cox of new Cumberland and Leona Cox of Weirton.
Arrangements were private at the convenience of the family. Nixon Funeral Home, Newell Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

James Cunningham Obituary

James Cunningham
Died. February 6, 2003

James Cunningham, 73, of Austin, TX, formerly of New Cumberland passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003 after a lengthy illness.
He was born February 15, 1929 a son of the late Alex and Jessie Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by brother, Russell.
James is survived by his wife, Jeanne Gillis Cunningham of Austin; a son, Scott and his wife, Elizabeth, also of Austin; a daughter, Tammi and her husband, Sewall of Arizona; two brothers, Hugh Cunningham of Chester and Donald Cunningham of Weirton; four sisters, Patricia Myers of New Manchester, Sara Bonda of Clearwater, FL, Mary Weekley of New Cumberland and Betts Meikle of New Manchester; two grandchildren, Marissa and Travis of Austin and nieces of nephews.
A memorial service was held in Austin at St. Catherines on Saturday, February 8, 2003.
Condolences may be offered at JEC-JC1115AOL.Com

Charles W. Simms Obituary

Charles W. Simms
Died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

Charles W. Simms, 75, of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, September 15, 2003 at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1928 in Alexandria, VA, a son of the late Nellie Simms.
He was an United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired as city auditor for the City of Alexandria where he was head of the finance department. He was a race horse trainer and owner at Mountaineer Race Track for years.
He is survived by many friends.
Interment was made in the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Exelee Pittman Obituary

Exelee Pittman,
Died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003

Exelee Pittman, 77, of RD 2, New Cumberland passed Friday, September 19, 2003 at the Weirton Medical Center.
She was born December 17, 1925, a daughter of the late John M. and Maggie Bell Neff Leek. She was also preceded in death my her husband, Earl Eugene Pittman; a son, Terry Pittman; a brother, Pete Leek; a sister, Lucille Eastham and a granddaughter, Exelee “Lela” Pittman.
She was a Protestant by faith and was a homemaker.
She is survived by four sons, Robert Pittman of Middlebourne, WV, Norman Pittman and Lloyd Pittman both of New Cumberland and Charles Pittman of Follansbee; three daughters, Evelyn Bailey of Canton, OH, Patricia O’Hanlon of New Cumberland and Wilsie Galiano of Follansbee; two brothers, Loman Leek and Lloyd Leek, both of Middlebourne; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Private burial was made in the Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville. Arrangements handled by the Turley Funeral Home.

Pauline L. Fantone Obituary

Pauline Fantone
Died Wed., Jan. 7, 2004

INDUSTRY, Pa. – Pauline L. Fantone, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at her residence.
Born Sept. 1, 198, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Alena Pinkerton Stephens.
She was a member of the Midland ecumenical Parish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Fantone.
She is survived by her son, John Fantone, with whom she made her home; for grandsons; brother, Herman Stephens of California; sisters, Edna Swift of California and Donna Smith of Ohio
The Rev. Rico J. Vespa will officiate services at 11 a.m. Saturday at D.L Williams Funeral Home in Midland. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.