Jessie Mae Cox Sparks
Died Feb. 9, 2004
CALCUTTA – Jessie Mae Cox Sparks, 87, formerly of Broad Street, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at the Calcutta health Care Center, where she resided, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Hopewell, Va., Dec. 29, 1916, daughter of the late Eugene R. and Mildred Butler Cox, she was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and had lived in East Liverpool since 1953.
Her husband, William P. Sparks, whom she married in 1953, died Oct. 20, 2003. A daughter, Karen Ann Sparks Maggs, and three sisters, Mary C. Hudgins, Margaret Seogo and Mildred Jiles, also preceded her in death.
A daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jessie M.) Simballa of Lisbon, survives.
Two sisters, Mrs. George (Helen) Manges of Chesapeake, Va., and Mrs. Edith “Jean” Salsman of Norfold, Va., also survive.
There are two grandchildren, Richard Simballa and his wife Susan and David Simballa and his wife, Susi, all of Lisbon.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Dawson Funeral Home.
Fr. Bernard N. Gaeta will be celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
View this obituary and send condolence online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Dorothy T. Crawford Obituary
Dorothy Crawford
Died Feb. 12, 2004
LEETONIA – Dorothy T. Crawford, 82, of state Route 164, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.
She was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Madison Twp., a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Todd McCormick.
She was a homemaker and a member of West Beaver United Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen Crawford.
She is survived by two sons, Wayne Crawford of Lisbon and Kenneth Crawford of Leetonia; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Revs. Stephen and Meta Cramer will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Died Feb. 12, 2004
LEETONIA – Dorothy T. Crawford, 82, of state Route 164, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.
She was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Madison Twp., a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Todd McCormick.
She was a homemaker and a member of West Beaver United Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen Crawford.
She is survived by two sons, Wayne Crawford of Lisbon and Kenneth Crawford of Leetonia; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Revs. Stephen and Meta Cramer will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Hilda Brown Obituary
Hilda Brown
Died Nov. 28, 2003
CHESTER – private services were held Monday at the Columbiana County Memorial Park Chapel for Hilda Brown, 97 formerly of Michigan Avenue, East Liverpool, who died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Fox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she resided.
Born in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, England, July 8, 1906, daughter of the late Samuel and Harriet Jackson Harris, she lived most of her life in this area.
She retired from Hall china as a ware dresser in 1965.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Brown; and son, Richard Brown.
She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Glass of Chester; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Columbiana County Memorial Park. The Dawson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Died Nov. 28, 2003
CHESTER – private services were held Monday at the Columbiana County Memorial Park Chapel for Hilda Brown, 97 formerly of Michigan Avenue, East Liverpool, who died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Fox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she resided.
Born in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, England, July 8, 1906, daughter of the late Samuel and Harriet Jackson Harris, she lived most of her life in this area.
She retired from Hall china as a ware dresser in 1965.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Brown; and son, Richard Brown.
She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Glass of Chester; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Columbiana County Memorial Park. The Dawson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jane E. Morris Obituary
Jane Morris
Died Dec. 16, 2003
ROCHESTER, Pa. – Jane E. Morris, formerly of Midland, died Dec. 16, 2003.
She was born April 8, 1919, in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late James Earl and Mable Young Waggle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jereome J. Morris.
She is a member of Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Cranberry Twp.
She is survived by four daughters, Diana Leslie of Rochester, Margaret Segarra of Orlando, Fla., Mary Patricia Gailey of Glenmoor, and Elizabeth Udden of Tampa, Fla.; two sons, Philip Morris of Industry and Jerome Morris of Savage, Minn.; a sister, Sue Hamilton of East Liverpool; 18 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The Rev. John Nuzzo will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Huntsman Rochester Funeral Home. Interment will be in Beaver Cemetery.
Died Dec. 16, 2003
ROCHESTER, Pa. – Jane E. Morris, formerly of Midland, died Dec. 16, 2003.
She was born April 8, 1919, in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late James Earl and Mable Young Waggle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jereome J. Morris.
She is a member of Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Cranberry Twp.
She is survived by four daughters, Diana Leslie of Rochester, Margaret Segarra of Orlando, Fla., Mary Patricia Gailey of Glenmoor, and Elizabeth Udden of Tampa, Fla.; two sons, Philip Morris of Industry and Jerome Morris of Savage, Minn.; a sister, Sue Hamilton of East Liverpool; 18 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The Rev. John Nuzzo will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Huntsman Rochester Funeral Home. Interment will be in Beaver Cemetery.
Daisy Lawton Obituary
Daisy Lawton
Died Dec. 17, 2003
EAST LIVERPOOL – Daisy Lawton, 88, of Kingsridge Drive died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the East Liverpool City Hospital, where she was taken from the Adkins Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
She was born at Stoke-on-Trent, England, June 1, 1915, a daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Bourne Lawton.
She retired from Hall China Co.
She is survived by a brother, James Lawton of East Liverpool.
The Rev. Norm Eckert of the Beechwood Methodist Church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation is today fat the funeral home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Died Dec. 17, 2003
EAST LIVERPOOL – Daisy Lawton, 88, of Kingsridge Drive died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the East Liverpool City Hospital, where she was taken from the Adkins Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
She was born at Stoke-on-Trent, England, June 1, 1915, a daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Bourne Lawton.
She retired from Hall China Co.
She is survived by a brother, James Lawton of East Liverpool.
The Rev. Norm Eckert of the Beechwood Methodist Church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation is today fat the funeral home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Cetera Elizabeth Allison Obituary
Cetera. Elizabeth Allison
Died Nov. 30, 2003
WELLSVILLE – Cetera Elizabeth Allison, newborn, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Akron City Hospital, a daughter of Mary and Richard Allison of Wellsville.
Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Trevor Allison and Austin Allison, at home.
Died Nov. 30, 2003
WELLSVILLE – Cetera Elizabeth Allison, newborn, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Akron City Hospital, a daughter of Mary and Richard Allison of Wellsville.
Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Trevor Allison and Austin Allison, at home.
Alice G. Carroll Obituary
Alice Carroll
Died Dec. 8, 2003
IRONDALE – Alice G. Carroll, 62, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003.
She was born June 15, 1941, in Akron, the daughter of the late Everett and Nellie Reed Frazier.
She was self-employed, working in the home care services field. She was a member of the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church of Irondale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Carroll, and a son, Jerry Kent.
She is survived by three sons, Scott Kent and J. D. Carroll of Irondale and Adam Carroll of Spencer, Ind., ; a daughter, Nellie Carroll of Weirton; a sister, Beulah Bryan of Chester; a brother, Roger Frazier of Calcutta; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 384 Broadway, Irondale. Burial will be in Hammondsville Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Newell Chapel of Nixon Funeral Home.
Died Dec. 8, 2003
IRONDALE – Alice G. Carroll, 62, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003.
She was born June 15, 1941, in Akron, the daughter of the late Everett and Nellie Reed Frazier.
She was self-employed, working in the home care services field. She was a member of the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church of Irondale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Carroll, and a son, Jerry Kent.
She is survived by three sons, Scott Kent and J. D. Carroll of Irondale and Adam Carroll of Spencer, Ind., ; a daughter, Nellie Carroll of Weirton; a sister, Beulah Bryan of Chester; a brother, Roger Frazier of Calcutta; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 384 Broadway, Irondale. Burial will be in Hammondsville Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Newell Chapel of Nixon Funeral Home.
Violet Mary Mrozek Obituary
Violet Mrozek
Died Feb. 8, 2004
HANOVERTON – Violet Mary “Vi” Mrozek, 74, of Lindesmith Road, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at home unexpectedly.
She was born in Washington, Pa., Nov. 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Eskey Jochynek.
She was a retired salesclerk from the jewelry department at JC Penney. She was a member of the St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Dungannon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. “Pap” Mrozek.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth Zehentbauer of Hanoverton; two sisters, Helen Skiviat of Washington, Pa., and Ann Hall of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, John Jochynek of Washington, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
The Rev. Father John Tully will be celebrant at a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Dungannon
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home, Lisbon.
Died Feb. 8, 2004
HANOVERTON – Violet Mary “Vi” Mrozek, 74, of Lindesmith Road, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at home unexpectedly.
She was born in Washington, Pa., Nov. 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Eskey Jochynek.
She was a retired salesclerk from the jewelry department at JC Penney. She was a member of the St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Dungannon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. “Pap” Mrozek.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth Zehentbauer of Hanoverton; two sisters, Helen Skiviat of Washington, Pa., and Ann Hall of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, John Jochynek of Washington, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
The Rev. Father John Tully will be celebrant at a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Dungannon
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home, Lisbon.
Josephine D. Stolarczyk Obituary
Josephine D. Stolarczyk
Died June 18, 2004
Josephine D. Stolarczyk, 81, of New Cumberland passed away Friday, June 18, 2004 at Trinity East Palliative Care Unit of Valley Hospice in Steubenville.
She was born October 31, 1922 in New Cumberland, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary H. Zumer Stolarczyk. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sophie Simon.
Joey retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation Accounting Department, where she was a member of the 25 Year Club. She was a member of the New Cumberland Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Woman’s Club.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Buck of New Cumberland, Mrs. Samuel (Darlene) McNeil of Peoria, IL, Mrs. John (Emily) Blanda of Columbus, OH and Mrs. James (Virginia) McMenamin of Steubenville; a brother, Ted J. (Mary Ann) Stolarczyk of Marion, OH; two nieces, four nephews, four great nieces and five great nephews.
Joey was an avid reader, loved music, plays and poetry. She was a loving sister, dedicated to her family and a blessing to all who loved and knew her. She will be deeply missed.
Private services and interment were held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Turley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Died June 18, 2004
Josephine D. Stolarczyk, 81, of New Cumberland passed away Friday, June 18, 2004 at Trinity East Palliative Care Unit of Valley Hospice in Steubenville.
She was born October 31, 1922 in New Cumberland, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary H. Zumer Stolarczyk. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sophie Simon.
Joey retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation Accounting Department, where she was a member of the 25 Year Club. She was a member of the New Cumberland Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Woman’s Club.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Buck of New Cumberland, Mrs. Samuel (Darlene) McNeil of Peoria, IL, Mrs. John (Emily) Blanda of Columbus, OH and Mrs. James (Virginia) McMenamin of Steubenville; a brother, Ted J. (Mary Ann) Stolarczyk of Marion, OH; two nieces, four nephews, four great nieces and five great nephews.
Joey was an avid reader, loved music, plays and poetry. She was a loving sister, dedicated to her family and a blessing to all who loved and knew her. She will be deeply missed.
Private services and interment were held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Turley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Richard K. Flesch Obituary
Richard K. Flesch
Died June 13, 2004
Richard “Dick” K. Flesch, 73, of Chester passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004.
He was born August 20, 1930 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Arnold and Maude Watters Flesch. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Flesch.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Homer Laughlin China Company where he worked as a security guard. He was a member of the East Liverpool Masonic Lodge and the Steubenville Scottish Rite. He was a Protestant by faith.
He siurvied by his wife, Dorothy Frampton Flesch, at home; a son, Richard A. Flesch of Florida; a daughter, Starr Lynn Rudy of Texas; a stepson, Charles Green of Chester; three grandchildren, Greg Rudy, Joel Rudy and Britney Flesch; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer Click, Jacob Green and Drew Green and five great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Brendon Rudy, Tyler Click, Allison Click and Cadee Green.
Mr. Flesch requested all funeral arrangements be handled privately. The Nixon Funeral Home of Newell was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Died June 13, 2004
Richard “Dick” K. Flesch, 73, of Chester passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004.
He was born August 20, 1930 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Arnold and Maude Watters Flesch. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Flesch.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Homer Laughlin China Company where he worked as a security guard. He was a member of the East Liverpool Masonic Lodge and the Steubenville Scottish Rite. He was a Protestant by faith.
He siurvied by his wife, Dorothy Frampton Flesch, at home; a son, Richard A. Flesch of Florida; a daughter, Starr Lynn Rudy of Texas; a stepson, Charles Green of Chester; three grandchildren, Greg Rudy, Joel Rudy and Britney Flesch; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer Click, Jacob Green and Drew Green and five great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Brendon Rudy, Tyler Click, Allison Click and Cadee Green.
Mr. Flesch requested all funeral arrangements be handled privately. The Nixon Funeral Home of Newell was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Jean Moore Obituary
Jean Moore
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Jean Moore, 72, of New Cumberland passed away at home after a ten year battle with brain cancer.
She was born August 17, 1936 in Hookstown, a daughter of the late Alvie and Faye (Cochran) McLaughlin. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judi Qualls; four brothers and two sisters.
Jean worked at Weirton Medical Center for 25 years as a respiratory therapy technician. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge #73. Jean enjoyed playing cars with family and friends, working in her flower beds and riding her Gator around their farm with her little dog Missy.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lawrence F. Moore, at home; two daughters, Elaine (Ed) Frey of Toledo and Louise (Stan) Simich of Weirton; a brother, Jim (Cheryl) McLaughlin of Georgetown; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Doug Neavin and Vaughn Foster officiating. Interment followed at the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery in Georgetown.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 334 Cedar Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952.
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Jean Moore, 72, of New Cumberland passed away at home after a ten year battle with brain cancer.
She was born August 17, 1936 in Hookstown, a daughter of the late Alvie and Faye (Cochran) McLaughlin. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judi Qualls; four brothers and two sisters.
Jean worked at Weirton Medical Center for 25 years as a respiratory therapy technician. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge #73. Jean enjoyed playing cars with family and friends, working in her flower beds and riding her Gator around their farm with her little dog Missy.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lawrence F. Moore, at home; two daughters, Elaine (Ed) Frey of Toledo and Louise (Stan) Simich of Weirton; a brother, Jim (Cheryl) McLaughlin of Georgetown; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Doug Neavin and Vaughn Foster officiating. Interment followed at the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery in Georgetown.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 334 Cedar Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952.
Constance Mae Richmond Obituary
Constance Mae Richmond
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Constance Mae “Connie” Richmond, 79, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Weirton Medical Center.
She was born November 9, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the last Lewis P. and Mildred (Morris) Barton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Daniel Brant Jr. and a daughter. Lisa Suzette Jackson in 2003.
Connie was a housewife and co-owner of Pughtown Market for many years. She was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church; a supporter of 4_H and enjoyed bingo and reading.
She is survived by her husband, Willis Ronald Richmond, at home; four children, Tara (Jim) Allison of New Manchester, Debra (Bill) Hale and Jill (Ron) Brant, all of Ocala, FL, and Marcy (Dave) Hess of New Manchester; three step-children, Carolyn Barton of New Manchester, Patricia (Don) Cornwell of Newell and Ronald (Lucy)Richmond of Charlotte, NC; a son-in-law, Gary Jackson of New Cumberland; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Turley Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian Kilbert officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairview Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 186, New Manchester, WV 26056.
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Constance Mae “Connie” Richmond, 79, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Weirton Medical Center.
She was born November 9, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the last Lewis P. and Mildred (Morris) Barton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Daniel Brant Jr. and a daughter. Lisa Suzette Jackson in 2003.
Connie was a housewife and co-owner of Pughtown Market for many years. She was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church; a supporter of 4_H and enjoyed bingo and reading.
She is survived by her husband, Willis Ronald Richmond, at home; four children, Tara (Jim) Allison of New Manchester, Debra (Bill) Hale and Jill (Ron) Brant, all of Ocala, FL, and Marcy (Dave) Hess of New Manchester; three step-children, Carolyn Barton of New Manchester, Patricia (Don) Cornwell of Newell and Ronald (Lucy)Richmond of Charlotte, NC; a son-in-law, Gary Jackson of New Cumberland; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Turley Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian Kilbert officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairview Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 186, New Manchester, WV 26056.
Donald L. Carpenter Obituary
Donald L. Carpenter
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Donald L. Carpenter, 79, of Newell passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Medical Center of Beaver following a brief illness.
He was born July 5, 1929 in Chester, a son of the late Marion and Belle Johnson Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Carpenter; two brothers and a sister.
He retired as a crew leader from the former Crucible Steel in Midland. A veteran of the U.S. Military during the Korean War era, he was a life member of the Chester American Legion Post 121 and VFW post 6450.
He is survived by two sons, Donald Carpenter of Cincinnati and Steve Carpenter of Newell; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
The Arner Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
June 25, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Donald L. Carpenter, 79, of Newell passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Medical Center of Beaver following a brief illness.
He was born July 5, 1929 in Chester, a son of the late Marion and Belle Johnson Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Carpenter; two brothers and a sister.
He retired as a crew leader from the former Crucible Steel in Midland. A veteran of the U.S. Military during the Korean War era, he was a life member of the Chester American Legion Post 121 and VFW post 6450.
He is survived by two sons, Donald Carpenter of Cincinnati and Steve Carpenter of Newell; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
The Arner Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
James (Jim) Luevano Obituary
James “Jim” Luevano
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
James “Jim” Luevano, 85, of New Cumberland passed away Friday, July 3, 2009.
He was a natie American Raramuri Indian, born March 17, 1924 in Roby, TX, a son of the late Anthony and Paula Naveretti Luevano. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Aiyana Luevano; three brothers, Vernon Luevano, Martin Luevano and Tony Luevano, and a sister, Francis Luevano.
Jim worked for Pusteri Excavating as an operation’smanager. He formerly worked for Sunset Volkswagen. He held memberships with the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge No. 162 and the Osiris Shriners of Colorado. He formed The Jimmy Luevano and his Orchestra big Band and the Blue Notes. He was known for his excellent saxophone playing. Jim received an outstanding music award from the Raramuri Indian Tribe.
He is survived by his wife, Lily Ann Booth Luevano, at home; A daughter, Christine (Ty) Withers of Wyoming; two son, James (Jennifer) Luevano II of Weirton and Mason M. (Kristi) Luevano of Australia; four grandchildren, Sarah, Seth, Chayton and Kiana; two additional daughters from a previous marriage, Francis Luevano Hambleton and Veronica Luevano Gregory of Colorado and a brother, Danny Luevano of California.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
James “Jim” Luevano, 85, of New Cumberland passed away Friday, July 3, 2009.
He was a natie American Raramuri Indian, born March 17, 1924 in Roby, TX, a son of the late Anthony and Paula Naveretti Luevano. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Aiyana Luevano; three brothers, Vernon Luevano, Martin Luevano and Tony Luevano, and a sister, Francis Luevano.
Jim worked for Pusteri Excavating as an operation’smanager. He formerly worked for Sunset Volkswagen. He held memberships with the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge No. 162 and the Osiris Shriners of Colorado. He formed The Jimmy Luevano and his Orchestra big Band and the Blue Notes. He was known for his excellent saxophone playing. Jim received an outstanding music award from the Raramuri Indian Tribe.
He is survived by his wife, Lily Ann Booth Luevano, at home; A daughter, Christine (Ty) Withers of Wyoming; two son, James (Jennifer) Luevano II of Weirton and Mason M. (Kristi) Luevano of Australia; four grandchildren, Sarah, Seth, Chayton and Kiana; two additional daughters from a previous marriage, Francis Luevano Hambleton and Veronica Luevano Gregory of Colorado and a brother, Danny Luevano of California.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Margaret A. Ripley Obituary
Margaret A. Ripley
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier.
Margaret A. Ripley, 80, of Glendale Road, Newell passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009
She was born May 25, 1929 in Newell, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Thompson Heath. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Ripley Jr.; four brothers, Ed, Norman, Ralph, and Ernie Heath; and a sister, Dorothy Plum.
Margaret retired from the Homer Laughlin China Company where she worked as a finisher. She was a member of the Glendale Church of the Nazarene; a past Sunday School and Bible School teacher, a board member and a charter member.
She is survived by her husband, Charles “Bob” Ripley, at home; three daughters, Linda (Curt) Blake of Dunbar, Barbara “Bobbi” (David) Tinker of Tennessee and Connie (Roger) Lamb of Newell; a brother, Lloyd (Janice) Heath of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 23great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Henry officiating Private interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glendale Church of the Nazarene.
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier.
Margaret A. Ripley, 80, of Glendale Road, Newell passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009
She was born May 25, 1929 in Newell, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Thompson Heath. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Ripley Jr.; four brothers, Ed, Norman, Ralph, and Ernie Heath; and a sister, Dorothy Plum.
Margaret retired from the Homer Laughlin China Company where she worked as a finisher. She was a member of the Glendale Church of the Nazarene; a past Sunday School and Bible School teacher, a board member and a charter member.
She is survived by her husband, Charles “Bob” Ripley, at home; three daughters, Linda (Curt) Blake of Dunbar, Barbara “Bobbi” (David) Tinker of Tennessee and Connie (Roger) Lamb of Newell; a brother, Lloyd (Janice) Heath of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 23great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Henry officiating Private interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glendale Church of the Nazarene.
Charles Richard Shuman Obituary
Charles Richard Shuman
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Charles Richard Shuman, 82, of New Cumberland passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
He was born December 18, 1926 in Sistersville, a son of the late John and Mary Rice Shuman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Freeman Shuman and a sister, Ruth Wells.
Richard retired from Globe Brick where he worked as a kiln fireman’s helper.
He is survived by five brothers, Robert Shuman, Kenneth Shuman, and Donald (Ruth) Shuman of New Cumberland, Tom Shuman of East Liverpool and Gene (Sue) Shuman of Pennsboro; a sister, Mildred (Charles) Riggleman of Colorado and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor Carolyn Hardy officiating. Private interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Charles Richard Shuman, 82, of New Cumberland passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
He was born December 18, 1926 in Sistersville, a son of the late John and Mary Rice Shuman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Freeman Shuman and a sister, Ruth Wells.
Richard retired from Globe Brick where he worked as a kiln fireman’s helper.
He is survived by five brothers, Robert Shuman, Kenneth Shuman, and Donald (Ruth) Shuman of New Cumberland, Tom Shuman of East Liverpool and Gene (Sue) Shuman of Pennsboro; a sister, Mildred (Charles) Riggleman of Colorado and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Pastor Carolyn Hardy officiating. Private interment followed at the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
John Lewis Gray Obituary
John Lewis Gray
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
John Lewis Gray, 77, of Steubenville passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
He was born August 24, 1931 in Moundsville, a son of the late John and Evelyn Gray.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Retired from Weirton Steel, he worked in the roller Maintenance Department. He held memberships with the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, NRA, AARP, New Cumberland VFW Post 53526 and the Moundsville American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Grim Gray, at home; son, Troy Gray and daughter, Karen Gray Pitcock of New Cumberland; and a grandson, Corey Pitcock of Weirton.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Minister Dave Detty officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
John Lewis Gray, 77, of Steubenville passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
He was born August 24, 1931 in Moundsville, a son of the late John and Evelyn Gray.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Retired from Weirton Steel, he worked in the roller Maintenance Department. He held memberships with the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, NRA, AARP, New Cumberland VFW Post 53526 and the Moundsville American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Grim Gray, at home; son, Troy Gray and daughter, Karen Gray Pitcock of New Cumberland; and a grandson, Corey Pitcock of Weirton.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home with Minister Dave Detty officiating. Interment followed at the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Thelma M. Drum Obituary
Thelma M. Drum
July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Thelma M. Drum, 93, of Newell passed away Monday, June 29, 2009.
She was born January 19, 1916, a daughter of the late Sherry and Margaret Smith Swift. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Drum; and two brothers, Stanley Swift and Lawrence Swift.
Thelma retired after teaching school for over 30 years in the Hancock County School System. She was a member of the Newell First Church of the Nazarene and the Hancock County Retired Teacher’s Association.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy DeBee of East Liverpool; two granddaughters, Krista DeBee of East Liverpool and Alissa Butler of California; three great-grandsons, Payton, Hayden and Brice.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Newell First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Everett Clay officiating. Interment followed at the Locust Hill Cemetery.
The Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Hoe was in charge of arrangements.
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July 9, 2009
Hancock County Courier
Thelma M. Drum, 93, of Newell passed away Monday, June 29, 2009.
She was born January 19, 1916, a daughter of the late Sherry and Margaret Smith Swift. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Drum; and two brothers, Stanley Swift and Lawrence Swift.
Thelma retired after teaching school for over 30 years in the Hancock County School System. She was a member of the Newell First Church of the Nazarene and the Hancock County Retired Teacher’s Association.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy DeBee of East Liverpool; two granddaughters, Krista DeBee of East Liverpool and Alissa Butler of California; three great-grandsons, Payton, Hayden and Brice.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Newell First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Everett Clay officiating. Interment followed at the Locust Hill Cemetery.
The Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Hoe was in charge of arrangements.
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Torrin Page Sponaugle Obituary
Torrin Page Sponaugle
June 24, 2004
Hancock County Courier
Beloved husband, son, friend, brother and uncle, Torrin Page Sponaugle, 42, Died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after becoming suddenly ill at home.
A lifetime resident of Chester, Torrin was born May 13, 1962 in East Liverpool, son of Homer and Veleda Ward Sponaugle, both of Chester.
He worked as a technician at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort for the last 8 years. Torrin graduated from Oak Glen High School and was an avid outdoorsman.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Thomas Sponaugle at home, whom he married June 8, 1996; two sisters, Crystal Squires and Mrs. Bathsheba Shultz and husband, Randall, all of Chester, nieces, Heather, Amy and Victoria and nephews, Duwayne, William and Jake.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Andrews officiating.
June 24, 2004
Hancock County Courier
Beloved husband, son, friend, brother and uncle, Torrin Page Sponaugle, 42, Died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after becoming suddenly ill at home.
A lifetime resident of Chester, Torrin was born May 13, 1962 in East Liverpool, son of Homer and Veleda Ward Sponaugle, both of Chester.
He worked as a technician at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort for the last 8 years. Torrin graduated from Oak Glen High School and was an avid outdoorsman.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Thomas Sponaugle at home, whom he married June 8, 1996; two sisters, Crystal Squires and Mrs. Bathsheba Shultz and husband, Randall, all of Chester, nieces, Heather, Amy and Victoria and nephews, Duwayne, William and Jake.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Arner Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Andrews officiating.
Mintia A. Striker Obituary
Mintia A. Striker
Died Dec. 14, 2003
IRONDALE – Mintia A. Striker, 83, of Pioneer Street, died suddenly at her home on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. She became the daughter of the late Jeddie and Mintie Elkins Spence on July 13, 1920, in Wellsville, Ohio.
Mrs. Striker was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her husband, Russell Striker whom she married March 1, 1937, died on July 6, 1987.
She is survived by a son, Russell Striker and his wife, Rosemary of Irondale; a brother, Jeddie Spence of East Liverpool; five grandchildren, Richard Striker and his wife Andrea of Irondale, Carla Gampolo and her husband Jeff of Steubenville, Thomas Striker of Toronto, David Hooper and his wife, Kelli of Toronto and Daniel Striker and his wife Cristy of Irondale; as well as six great-grandchildren, Nichole, Michele and Danielle Striker all of Irondale and Alyssa, Chucky and Brien Striker also of Irondale.
Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Mae Striker on May 8, 1994; two brothers, Harry and Alvin Spencer; and three sisters, Daisy Fishback, Goldie and Florence Gibas
Services will be held at the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Home in Wellsville on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with pastor Sandra Payette of Irondale United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Hammondsville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Wellsville from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Friends may view this obituary, send condolences or sign the register book online at www.altmeyer.com.
Died Dec. 14, 2003
IRONDALE – Mintia A. Striker, 83, of Pioneer Street, died suddenly at her home on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. She became the daughter of the late Jeddie and Mintie Elkins Spence on July 13, 1920, in Wellsville, Ohio.
Mrs. Striker was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her husband, Russell Striker whom she married March 1, 1937, died on July 6, 1987.
She is survived by a son, Russell Striker and his wife, Rosemary of Irondale; a brother, Jeddie Spence of East Liverpool; five grandchildren, Richard Striker and his wife Andrea of Irondale, Carla Gampolo and her husband Jeff of Steubenville, Thomas Striker of Toronto, David Hooper and his wife, Kelli of Toronto and Daniel Striker and his wife Cristy of Irondale; as well as six great-grandchildren, Nichole, Michele and Danielle Striker all of Irondale and Alyssa, Chucky and Brien Striker also of Irondale.
Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Mae Striker on May 8, 1994; two brothers, Harry and Alvin Spencer; and three sisters, Daisy Fishback, Goldie and Florence Gibas
Services will be held at the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Home in Wellsville on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with pastor Sandra Payette of Irondale United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Hammondsville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Wellsville from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Friends may view this obituary, send condolences or sign the register book online at www.altmeyer.com.
Ruth A. Browne Obituary
Ruth Browne
Died Dec. 15, 2003
SALEM – Ruth A. Browne, 86, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Essex of Salem following a brief illness.
Se was born in East Liverpool, May 11, 1917, daughter of Horace A. and Marie F. Haun Palmer.
She retired from Salem Community Hospital. She was a member of First Friends Church of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J Homer Browne; tow sons, Warren D. “Skip” Browne and A. Lynn Browne.
She is survived by a son, Edwin S. Browne of Lisbon; and eight grandchildren.
Private services will be Wednesday at Eels-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Private burial in Lisbon Cemetery.
Died Dec. 15, 2003
SALEM – Ruth A. Browne, 86, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Essex of Salem following a brief illness.
Se was born in East Liverpool, May 11, 1917, daughter of Horace A. and Marie F. Haun Palmer.
She retired from Salem Community Hospital. She was a member of First Friends Church of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J Homer Browne; tow sons, Warren D. “Skip” Browne and A. Lynn Browne.
She is survived by a son, Edwin S. Browne of Lisbon; and eight grandchildren.
Private services will be Wednesday at Eels-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Private burial in Lisbon Cemetery.
Ward G. Jackson Obituary
Ward G. Jackson
Died Nov. 14, 2003
NEWELL – Ward G. Jackson, 82, of Grant Street, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2003, at home.
He was born May 26, 1921 in Roscoe, Pa., son of the late Robert and Hannah S. Ward Jackson.
Mr. Jackson retired as a vice president from Hayes Oil/W. Dickey after 41 years of service and was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Chester, having served on the church board, finance committee, Bible Study, choir and Sunday school teacher among others.
He served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Bonnie B. Jackson, who died on Oct. 22, 2001, and a brother, Ralph Jackson.
Surviving him is his daughter, Judy Allison of Bethany, W.Va.; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Hileman and her husband Dave of Williamsburg, Va.’ And three grandchildren, Kim and Tracy Allison and Jeff Allison and his wife Lisa and their children, Cody, Eddie and Sammy.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Debra Dague and retired minister Charles Andrews officiating, followed by burial in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may visit Monday from noon to 3p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Died Nov. 14, 2003
NEWELL – Ward G. Jackson, 82, of Grant Street, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2003, at home.
He was born May 26, 1921 in Roscoe, Pa., son of the late Robert and Hannah S. Ward Jackson.
Mr. Jackson retired as a vice president from Hayes Oil/W. Dickey after 41 years of service and was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Chester, having served on the church board, finance committee, Bible Study, choir and Sunday school teacher among others.
He served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Bonnie B. Jackson, who died on Oct. 22, 2001, and a brother, Ralph Jackson.
Surviving him is his daughter, Judy Allison of Bethany, W.Va.; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Hileman and her husband Dave of Williamsburg, Va.’ And three grandchildren, Kim and Tracy Allison and Jeff Allison and his wife Lisa and their children, Cody, Eddie and Sammy.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Debra Dague and retired minister Charles Andrews officiating, followed by burial in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may visit Monday from noon to 3p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Richard J. Morrow Obituary
Richard Morrow
Died Dec. 14, 2003
HOOKSTOWN – Richard J. Morrow, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at the Medical Center, Beaver, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Shippingport, March 1, 1924, a son of the late Richard H. and rose Shaffer Morrow.
He retired from Shippingport Sand and Gravel Co. and attended Green Valley United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Eris Cox Morrow; daughters, Rosalie Ferris of Hookstown and Paula Morrow of Weirton; brother, Jack L. Morrow of New Cumberland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Rico Vespa will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home. Burial in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. today.
Died Dec. 14, 2003
HOOKSTOWN – Richard J. Morrow, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at the Medical Center, Beaver, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Shippingport, March 1, 1924, a son of the late Richard H. and rose Shaffer Morrow.
He retired from Shippingport Sand and Gravel Co. and attended Green Valley United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Eris Cox Morrow; daughters, Rosalie Ferris of Hookstown and Paula Morrow of Weirton; brother, Jack L. Morrow of New Cumberland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Rico Vespa will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home. Burial in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. today.
Irma A. Romansky Obituary
Irma Romanosky
Died Nov. 14, 2003
MIDLAND – Irma A. Romanosky, 83, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in the Medical Center in Beaver.
She was born March 14, 1920, in Forward Twp., Allegheny County, a daughter of the late George and Rebecca Richardson Witherspoon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Romanosky.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane Hazlett of Midland; a brother, George Witherspoon; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Rico Vespa, pastor of the Midland Ecumenical Parish, will conduct the services at 10 a.m. Monday at the D. L. Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Industry, Pa.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Died Nov. 14, 2003
MIDLAND – Irma A. Romanosky, 83, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in the Medical Center in Beaver.
She was born March 14, 1920, in Forward Twp., Allegheny County, a daughter of the late George and Rebecca Richardson Witherspoon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Romanosky.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane Hazlett of Midland; a brother, George Witherspoon; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Rico Vespa, pastor of the Midland Ecumenical Parish, will conduct the services at 10 a.m. Monday at the D. L. Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Industry, Pa.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Walter D. Johnson Obituary
Walter Johnson
Died Feb. 12, 2004
TORONTO – Walter D. Johnson, 64, of state Route 213, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at his home from natural causes.
He was born June 2, 1939, in Cleveland, son of the late Walter W. and Theresa Sarley Johnson.
He retired from the former Citizens Banking Co. and was a member of the St. Joseph R.C. Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Kenny Johnson; son, John W. Johnson of Toronto; daughter, Theresa Johnson of Calcutta; and sisters, Irma Amato and Theresa Morgan Betz of Wellsville.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at J.E. Foster Funeral Home, where there will be vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and blessing services at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Msgr. Kurt Kemo will be celebrant at a funeral liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Died Feb. 12, 2004
TORONTO – Walter D. Johnson, 64, of state Route 213, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at his home from natural causes.
He was born June 2, 1939, in Cleveland, son of the late Walter W. and Theresa Sarley Johnson.
He retired from the former Citizens Banking Co. and was a member of the St. Joseph R.C. Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Kenny Johnson; son, John W. Johnson of Toronto; daughter, Theresa Johnson of Calcutta; and sisters, Irma Amato and Theresa Morgan Betz of Wellsville.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at J.E. Foster Funeral Home, where there will be vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and blessing services at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Msgr. Kurt Kemo will be celebrant at a funeral liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Richard Gene Sprout Obituary
Richard Sprout
Died Dec. 11, 2003
CHESTER – Richard Gene Sprout, 72, of Indiana Avenue, died a home Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 17, 1931, a son of the late Vernon and Virginia Smith Sprout.
He was employed as an insurance sales representative of the American General Insurance Co. and was a member of the Chester Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel Gravely Sprout, at home; two sons, Scott Sprout of New Brighton, Pa., and Richard Sprout of Chester; a daughter, Marilyn Diane Sprout Robinson of Chester; a brother, Jack Sprout of Lawrenceville; four sisters, Carol Rude of California, Donna Williams of Florida, Audrey Geer of New Cumberland and Orma Hayden of Florida; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
No services are planned.
The Arner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Died Dec. 11, 2003
CHESTER – Richard Gene Sprout, 72, of Indiana Avenue, died a home Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 17, 1931, a son of the late Vernon and Virginia Smith Sprout.
He was employed as an insurance sales representative of the American General Insurance Co. and was a member of the Chester Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel Gravely Sprout, at home; two sons, Scott Sprout of New Brighton, Pa., and Richard Sprout of Chester; a daughter, Marilyn Diane Sprout Robinson of Chester; a brother, Jack Sprout of Lawrenceville; four sisters, Carol Rude of California, Donna Williams of Florida, Audrey Geer of New Cumberland and Orma Hayden of Florida; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
No services are planned.
The Arner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Grace M. Burford Obituary
Grace Burford
Died Dec. 15,2003
EAST LIVERPOOL – Grace M. Burford, 88, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Calcutta Health Care following a brief illness.
She was born in East Liverpool, Feb. 28, 1915,daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Sink) Burford.
She was an Ohio River artist.
No services or calling hours are planned. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.
The Wellsville Chapel of Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes in charge.
Died Dec. 15,2003
EAST LIVERPOOL – Grace M. Burford, 88, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Calcutta Health Care following a brief illness.
She was born in East Liverpool, Feb. 28, 1915,daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Sink) Burford.
She was an Ohio River artist.
No services or calling hours are planned. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.
The Wellsville Chapel of Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes in charge.
Lewis (Lew) Moore Obituary
Lewis Moore
Died Dec. 14, 2003
TORONTO – Lewis “Lew” Moore, 77, passed away Sunday, Dec.14, 2003, at his home.
He was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Rittman, Ohio, son of the late Orville and Grace Hall Moore.
He owned the Lew Moore Furniture Co., was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, and a U.W. Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Florence A. Moore; daughter, Luanne Martin of Toronto’ two grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sisters, Norma Cost of Columbia, Tenn., and Winifred Breegle of Panama City, Fla.
He was preceded in death by son, Mark Moore
Msgr. Kurt Kemo will be celebrant of a funeral liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial in Island Creek Cemetery.
Visitation form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at J.E. Foster Funeral Home. Vigil services at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ruritan services at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and blessing services at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Died Dec. 14, 2003
TORONTO – Lewis “Lew” Moore, 77, passed away Sunday, Dec.14, 2003, at his home.
He was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Rittman, Ohio, son of the late Orville and Grace Hall Moore.
He owned the Lew Moore Furniture Co., was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, and a U.W. Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Florence A. Moore; daughter, Luanne Martin of Toronto’ two grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sisters, Norma Cost of Columbia, Tenn., and Winifred Breegle of Panama City, Fla.
He was preceded in death by son, Mark Moore
Msgr. Kurt Kemo will be celebrant of a funeral liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial in Island Creek Cemetery.
Visitation form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at J.E. Foster Funeral Home. Vigil services at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ruritan services at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and blessing services at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Alice N. Matters Obituary
Alice Matters
Died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
CHESTER – Alice N. Matters, 69, who died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at home
She was born in Franklin Township, Pa., July 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Hayes Scharf.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Matters Sr.
She is survived by sons, Wayne Scharf of Elwood city, Pa., and David Matters Jr. of Pittsburgh; daughter Lisa Jones of Chester; brother, Earl Scharf of Baden, Pa.; two sisters, Sarah Holley of Brighton Township and Viola Besong of Beaver Falls; and seven grandchildren.
The Rev. Tim Haynes of Chester Church of the Nazarene will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. ad 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
CHESTER – Alice N. Matters, 69, who died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at home
She was born in Franklin Township, Pa., July 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Hayes Scharf.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Matters Sr.
She is survived by sons, Wayne Scharf of Elwood city, Pa., and David Matters Jr. of Pittsburgh; daughter Lisa Jones of Chester; brother, Earl Scharf of Baden, Pa.; two sisters, Sarah Holley of Brighton Township and Viola Besong of Beaver Falls; and seven grandchildren.
The Rev. Tim Haynes of Chester Church of the Nazarene will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Arner Funeral Chapel. Burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. ad 5 to 8 p.m. today.
James Robinson Obituary
James Robinson
Died Dec. 14, 2003
TORONTO—James H. Robinson, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at home.
He was born in Steubenville, Oct. 29, 1946, son of the late Carl and Jean Shoebrooks Robinson. He retired from Hancock Manufacturing in Toronto.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Platko, and a daughter, Jessica Jean Robinson.
He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Nicole Robinson of Toronto; brothers, Claude “Buck” Robinson of Marysville and Paul Platko Jr. of Toronto; and sisters, Bernie Liddick of Toronto, Paula McDougle of Mingo Junction and Laura Holsinger of Fairfax, Va.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Clarke Funeral Home. Burial in Toronto Union Cemetery.
Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Died Dec. 14, 2003
TORONTO—James H. Robinson, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at home.
He was born in Steubenville, Oct. 29, 1946, son of the late Carl and Jean Shoebrooks Robinson. He retired from Hancock Manufacturing in Toronto.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Platko, and a daughter, Jessica Jean Robinson.
He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Nicole Robinson of Toronto; brothers, Claude “Buck” Robinson of Marysville and Paul Platko Jr. of Toronto; and sisters, Bernie Liddick of Toronto, Paula McDougle of Mingo Junction and Laura Holsinger of Fairfax, Va.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Clarke Funeral Home. Burial in Toronto Union Cemetery.
Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Extract of 344th Bomb Group 494 Bomb Sqdrn
(These extracts are from a private scrapbook)
Extract of Squadron Records
344th Bomb Group
494 Bomb Sqdrn
This page is Unclassified
On the 29th of the month, Orival railroad bridge was bombed. Here we put up eight planes. It was unfortunate that a live round of ammunition from another aircraft, testing it's guns, struck and injured 2nd Lt Ralph Clader, breaking his arm.
On the 30th of May, Major Dale once again led the mission. This time to Rouen, wherein our squadron furnished twelve aircraft. The bridge in the city was the object of the attack.
On 2nd of June, we participated in the attack against a gun position at Quend.
On the 4th of the month, the target was the bridge at Courcelles-sur-Seine. Our squadron furnished nine aircraft. On take-off an unfortunate incident occurred. The plane piloted by 1st Lt. John Pikula had engine failure upon becoming air-borne. Both engines cut out, causign the plane to crash. The two 2,000 lb bombs it carried exploded shortly thereafer. Lt. Pikula, Lt. Lyons, S/Sgt Vooney and S/Sgt Blosser managed to get away prior to the explosion but were seriously injured. S/Sgt Bovi Fauling was killed probably by blast about twenty feet from the crashed plane. S/Sgt Strauss too was killed by the explosion.
On the 5th of the month a Headquarters Shelter at Wissant was attacked, our squadron furnishing seven aircraft. This date, too 1st Lt Webster Allyn was promoted to Captain as per paragraph 1SC 153 Hq ETOUSA; 1 June 1944; and Captain Thomas F. Johnson received his Majority.
On the memorable D-Day; June 6th, we furnished eleven aircraft for the attack against the defended coastal areas at Beau Guillot, La Madaleine, and St. Martin de Verreville. There is good reason to believe that our bombing caused the enemy much distress. The second mission that date was to the Marshalling yard at Amiens. Here Colonel Vance and Major Hale led the group.
This date too six new Officers joined our squadron; namely 2nd Lt Harold W. Hansen, 2nd Lt Chas Chaley, 2nd Lt Carl M. Chris, 2nd Lt Clyde Chaney, 2nd Lt Allex M. Arenson and 2nd Lt. Edward M. Cain; from AFF Station 236. Also this date, 1st Lt Richard Hynes and 1st Lt Seebalt were promoted to Captain; per par 2, 20 153 Hq ETOUSA 1 June 1944.
June 7th was another day producing two missions. Firstly to the gun position at La Fernelle-Barfleur. Secondly to the marshalling yard at Aargentan. Lt J. Cather was injured in a crash landing.
This date too, Captain Steen, 1st Lt Swan and 1st Lt. Baker went back to the United States on temporary duty. Lt Marsin was sent to Gunnery School in Texas.
Extract of Squadron Records
344th Bomb Group
494 Bomb Sqdrn
This page is Unclassified
On the 29th of the month, Orival railroad bridge was bombed. Here we put up eight planes. It was unfortunate that a live round of ammunition from another aircraft, testing it's guns, struck and injured 2nd Lt Ralph Clader, breaking his arm.
On the 30th of May, Major Dale once again led the mission. This time to Rouen, wherein our squadron furnished twelve aircraft. The bridge in the city was the object of the attack.
On 2nd of June, we participated in the attack against a gun position at Quend.
On the 4th of the month, the target was the bridge at Courcelles-sur-Seine. Our squadron furnished nine aircraft. On take-off an unfortunate incident occurred. The plane piloted by 1st Lt. John Pikula had engine failure upon becoming air-borne. Both engines cut out, causign the plane to crash. The two 2,000 lb bombs it carried exploded shortly thereafer. Lt. Pikula, Lt. Lyons, S/Sgt Vooney and S/Sgt Blosser managed to get away prior to the explosion but were seriously injured. S/Sgt Bovi Fauling was killed probably by blast about twenty feet from the crashed plane. S/Sgt Strauss too was killed by the explosion.
On the 5th of the month a Headquarters Shelter at Wissant was attacked, our squadron furnishing seven aircraft. This date, too 1st Lt Webster Allyn was promoted to Captain as per paragraph 1SC 153 Hq ETOUSA; 1 June 1944; and Captain Thomas F. Johnson received his Majority.
On the memorable D-Day; June 6th, we furnished eleven aircraft for the attack against the defended coastal areas at Beau Guillot, La Madaleine, and St. Martin de Verreville. There is good reason to believe that our bombing caused the enemy much distress. The second mission that date was to the Marshalling yard at Amiens. Here Colonel Vance and Major Hale led the group.
This date too six new Officers joined our squadron; namely 2nd Lt Harold W. Hansen, 2nd Lt Chas Chaley, 2nd Lt Carl M. Chris, 2nd Lt Clyde Chaney, 2nd Lt Allex M. Arenson and 2nd Lt. Edward M. Cain; from AFF Station 236. Also this date, 1st Lt Richard Hynes and 1st Lt Seebalt were promoted to Captain; per par 2, 20 153 Hq ETOUSA 1 June 1944.
June 7th was another day producing two missions. Firstly to the gun position at La Fernelle-Barfleur. Secondly to the marshalling yard at Aargentan. Lt J. Cather was injured in a crash landing.
This date too, Captain Steen, 1st Lt Swan and 1st Lt. Baker went back to the United States on temporary duty. Lt Marsin was sent to Gunnery School in Texas.
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