Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Robert Dean Golden Obituary

Robert “Dean” Golden
Hancock County Courier
June 9, 2011

Robert “Dean” Golden, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Born May 19, 1932 in Doddridge County, WV, a son of he late Criss and Ethel Hill Golden.
Dean was a Korean War, Army veteran, a 1950 graduate of Wallace High School and retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men and a past member of the W.Va. National Horseshoe Pitchers Association and the National Archery Association.
He enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with neighbors.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael; an infant daughter, Sue Ellen; and two brothers, Criss Golden Jr., and James Allen Golden.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Murray Golden of New Cumberland; two sons, David Lee (Cindy) Golden of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Robert Lynn Golden of Harrisburg, NC; three grandsons, Criss Robert (Lindsey) Golden of Tennessee, Craig Michael Golden and Corey Ryan Golden both of Harrisburg, North Carolina; two sisters, Mary Margaret (Robert) Wolfe and Florence Ann (Larry) Fleming all of Clarksburg.
Funeral services were held at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Pastor Bob Staub officiated.
Burial followed at New Cumberland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box 386, New Cumberland, WV 26047.

Linda Lou White Obituary

Linda L. White
Hancock County Courier
June 9, 2011

Linda Lou White, 63, of Plutus Av, Chester, passed away on Wed., June 1, 2011 at the Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
Linda was born in Wheeling on July 18, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert J. ST Myers and Mildred B. Johnson St Myers.
She taught school for 23 years in the Hancock County public school system and later worked for 10 years at the National Church Supply Company in Chester.
Linda was a member of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester where she enjoyed participating in the Ladie’s Work Days
She graduated from Wheeling High School in 1965 and received her BA in Education from West Liberty College in 1969. Linda continued her education at West Virginia University where she earned her Masters in Communications in 1985.
Survivors include four sisters, Lois Jean (and the late Raymond) Dougherty of Wheeling, Carol Lee (Dennis) Wright of Wheeling, Roberta Kay (Richard) Crain of Benwood, and Mary Beth (Thomas) Conner of Wheeling. In addition four aunts and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Evangelist Frank Higginbotham of the church conducted services on Friday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Private interment was held at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
You may view this obituary and send on line condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com.

Vernard Stewart Obituary

Vernard Stewart
Hancock County Courier
June 9, 2011

Vernard W. Stewart, 81, of Wylie Ridge, Weirton, passed away on Sunday, May 29, at his home.
H was a son of he late Francis B. and Lavurna M. Crawford Stewart and was born on February 26, 1930 at Holidays Cove (Weirton).
Vernard retired from Weirton Steel after 33 years where he last worked as the Superintendent of Maintenance in the Strip Steel Electric Department.
He was a member of the Paris Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Trustee.
His wife Lois S. Truex Stewart preceded him in death on February 3, 2008. They had been married on September 21. 1949. One brother, Francis Stewart also preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son Terry L. Stewart and his wife Nancy of Weirton; a daughter, Sherry L. Stewart of Weirton; a brother, Kenneth Stewart of Wintersville; a granddaughter, Nicole Leinweber of Worthington, OH; and a grandson, Nathan Tucker of New York, NY.
Private interment services were held at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Weirton.
Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester was in charge of arrangements.

Tammy Sue Morris Obituary

Tammy S. Morris
Hancock County Courier
May 26, 2011

Tammy Sue Morris, 45, of Chester, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born September 21, 1965 in East Liverpool, a daughter of Adaline Keller Morris of Chester and the late Lonnie Morris Jr.
Tammy was a 1983 graduate of Oak Glen High School and a former warehouseman for Wal-Mart.
Along with her father, she was preceded in death by three children, Dillon Brooks, Tasha Morris and Heather Brooks and a brother, Jefferey “Goober” Mooris.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons, Dereck Brooks and Nathan Gilmore both of North Carolina; two brothers, Lonnie Morris III of Chester and Todd (Sue) Morris of Newell; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. Pastor Mark Hunt officiated.

Emma B. Congo Obituary

Emma B. Congo
Hancock County Courier
May 26, 2011

Emma B. Congo, 80, lifelong resident, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the East Liverpool City Hospital after a brief bout with cancer.
Emma was born on Feb. 4, 1931 in Lawrenceville section of Chester and was a daughter of the late William R. and Bessie Pugh Wright.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Marion Congo, whom she married on June 11, 1949, three sons, Larry Congo of Toronto, Carl (Susan) Congo of East Liverpool, and Bruce Congo of New Manchester; three daughters, Joyce (Durand)
Champney of Columbiana, Jackie (Bill) Hess of East Liverpool, and Betty Jo (Kelly) Bruce of Gotha, FL; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.
A member of the Congo Church of the Nazarene, Emma had served as an assistant Sunday School Teacher.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Wright and sisters, Bernice
Springer, Betty Blosser, and Pauline Stiglet.
Rev. Carolyn Hardy conducted funeral services on Monday, May 23, at the Arner Funeral Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at the Hookstown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s name to the Relay for Life in care of the Tri-State Federal Credit Union at 127 W. Sixth St., East Liverpool, OH43920.
You may view this obituary and send on condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com

Babette Fineman Obituary

Babette Fineman
Hancock County Courier
May 26, 2011

Babette Fineman, 82, of Chester, passed away at her home after a prolonged illness on Monday, May 23, 2011.
Born in Latrobe, Pa, May 29, 1928, Babette was a daughter of the late Irving & Marianna Levoy Lowenstein and sister of the late Freddy & Ben Lowenstein.
Babette had a professional career as a high school teacher at Oak Glen High School and as an Associate Professor at Kent State University. She obtained her Bachelors, Masters and Post Graduate degrees.
She was a member of Beth Shalom Congregation, Hadassah, and sisterhood. She also volunteered her time at the American Red Cross,
East Liverpool City Hospital, and was the Masters of Ceremony at many fundraisers. Her hobbies included knitting, needlepoint, bridge, and her beloved Rowdies Group.
Surviving are her husband, Alvin’ her children, Richard and his wife Sharon, Steve, and Janet and her husband Paul Winschel; six grandchildren, Joshua, Marcy, Lacey, Morgan, Samy, and Shoshana; and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester followed by burial at B’nai Jacob Cemetery in East Liverpool.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Babette’s name to the Lynn Murray Memorial Library at 601 Railroad St., Chester, WV 26034
You may view this obituary and send condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com.

Dennis S. Smith Obituary

Dennis S. Smith
Hancock County Courier
May 26, 2011

Dennis S. Smith, 64, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Valley Hospice care Center North, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Newell December I, 1946, he was the son of the late Clyde L. and Vaughn D. Smith.
Denny was a lifetime resident of the area, graduating form the first class from Oak Glen High School in 1964. Te retired in 2002 as a caster operator at the BOP of the former Weirton Steel and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester where he served as a trustee.
Stationed near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, he served in the US Army and was a member of both VFW Post #6450 and American Legion Post #121, where he had served as Commander and with the Sons of the Legion group.
Surviving at home is wife of 28 years, Rosemary; her Mother Vera “Grandma” Miller, of Chester; four daughters, Stephanie Smith (Kevin) Strasser, of Pittsburgh, Stacey Smith, of Hershey, Kassy Kelley (Greg) Hewitt, of Fayetteville, WV and Randi Smith of Morgantown; eight grandchildren, Kendall Green, Denni Marie Strasser, Will and & Kelan Swan and Alex, Anna, Sam and Coralea Hewitt.
Rev. Trina Lewis conducted funeral services at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester.
Burial followed in Locust Hill Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and WV National Guard detail.
Arner Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, OH, the Chester American Legion Youth Fund or the Westminster Church Memorial Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at arnerfc@arnerfuneralchapel.com

Bonevere E. Nelson Obituary

Bonevere E. Nelson
Hancock County Courier
May 26, 2011

Bonevere E. (Bonnie) Nelson, 87, of Chester, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at East Liverpool City Hospital.
A daughter of the late Walter A. and Catherine Carraher Wehner, Bonnier was born on April 3, 1924 in Chester.
She retired as a supervisor from Ohio
Bell in East Liverpool where she had been employed for 35 years.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester where she was a Eucharistic Minister, active in the clothes closet, and past president of the Ladies Guild.
Bonnie graduated from Chester High School and was a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers,
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul M and Cindy Nelson of Chester; brothers, William Wehner of Chester, Thomas (Virginia) Wehner of Calcutta, and Dudley (Ann) Wehner of Warren; sisters, Noreen McPherson of Chester, Martha Roetzel of Va., Lois Ann Stoy of IL.; and Catherine (Lewis) McIntosh of East Liverpool. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Along her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Mary Wehner, and Regina M. Wehner; and two brothers John and Regis Wehner.
Rev. Father Eric Antwi presided for a Mass of Christian Burial on Sat., May 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Private interment followed at Columbiana County Memorial Park.
The Arner Funeral Chapel of Chester was in charge of arrangements.
You may view this obituary and send on line condolences at www.arnerfunerlahome.com

Lawrence Moore Obituary

Lawrence Moore
Hancock County Courier
May 5, 2011

Lawrence “Fereyle” Moore, 82, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
He was born August 29, 1928 and also raised on Rines Ridge, Marshall County.
He was the son of the late Paul and Mamie Moore. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Jean Moore in June 2009 and a daughter, Judy Qualls, April 1994.
He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation with 25 years of service where he was a brakeman on the railroad. He also ran the family farm in New Cumberland.
He was an Army veteran in the Korean War serving in Germany. Lawrence was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steubenville where he served on the Board of Deacons.
He was a former member of Moose 688, Oakland Sportsman Club and the Masonic Lodge of Weirton, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of Wheeling and the American Legion of Hookstown.
Lawrence is survived by daughters, Elaine (ED) Frey of Toledo, Ohio, Louise (Stan) Simich of Weirton, brother, Hiram V. (Dorothy) Moore of Davenport, Florida; grandchildren; Donna Panek and Jackie (Shawn) Ronan of Michigan, Brian Barkley and Shannen (Dr. Alvin) Ginier of New Cumberland, Eddie (Jen) Frey of Cleveland, Drs. Matthew (Heather) Frey of Columbus; great grandchildren, Hailey and Taylor Barkley of Weirton, Summer Panek and Shawn Ronan of Michigan, Sophia and Zac Frey of Cleveland, and Genevieve Ginier of New Cumberland.
He will be sadly missed by his loving pets Missy and Snowflake.
Lawrence was a remarkable man. After losing both legs in a railroad accident at Weirton Steel in 1972 he was able to lead a wonderful life, taking care of his farm, run his tractor, climb on his barn roof to paint and repair, feed his animals and enjoy the rural life with is wife Jean and family.
Services were held Monday, May 2nd, 11 a.m. at Nixon Funeral Home, New Cumberland.
Burial followed at Millcreek Cemetery, Hookstown.

Mary DeVore Goodman Obituary

Mary DeVore Goodman
Hancock County Courier.
May 5, 2011

Mary DeVore Goodman, 61, of New Cumberland passed away Monday, April 25, 2011.
Born December 18, 1949 in New Cumberland, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie Moore DeVore.
She was a member of the New Cumberland Christian Church and loved crafting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty Mae DeVore, Betty Jean DeVore, Margie Ann Welling and Deloris Sue DeVore; a brother, Ralph Edward Devore Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Goodman of New Cumberland; two sons, Charles (Tina) Fish of Virginia and Aaron (Becky) Fish of Harpers Ferry; five grandchildren, Aaron, Margaret, Charles T., Charles W., and Samuel; a stepson, Neil Goodman of Chester; a stepdaughter, Dawn (Dan) Pierce of Ohioville; two step-grandchildren, Steven and Cory’ five brothers, George (Bernice) DeVore of Ohio, Earl DeVore of Alabama, Samuel DeVore of Follansbee, Richard (Gay) DeVore of Weirton and Robert DeVore of New Cumberland; and a sister Martha (Ronald) Gittings of Weirton.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland with Minister Rick Tinksy officiating.
Burial followed at New Cumberland Cemetery.

Randall W. Adkins Obituary

Randall W. Adkins
Hancock County Courier
May, 5, 2011

Randall W. “Randy” Adkins, 49, died Monday April 25, 2011 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center.
Born January 15, 1962 in East Liverpool, he was the son of he late Ezra and Sally Adkins.
Randy graduated from Oak Glen High School in 1980 before serving the country with the Army from 1981-1984. He was working as a detailer for Hertz
Rentals in Pittsburgh International Airport.
Surviving at home is his wife, Carisa Adkins along with their two children, daughter Piper and son Cullen.
Three brothers, John Adkins, of Chester, Paul Adkins, of East Liverpool and Rodney Adkins also of Chester and one sister, Cathy Shaffer, of Sharpsburg, MD, survive as well.
Friends and family gathered for a memorial service at the Arner Funeral Chapel on Thursday, April 28, 2011.

Danny J. Davis Sr. Obituary

Danny J. Davis, Sr.
Hancock County Courier
April 21, 2011

Danny Joe Davis, Sr, 57, of New Cumberland, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011.
Born October 8, 1953 in Weirton, he was a son of the late Okey and Josephine Sampson Davis Sr.
He was a Vietnam Army veteran and a former driver for Fraley & Shilling Trucking.
In addition to his parents, a brother, James David Davis preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Danny Joe Davis Jr. of Columbus and Aaron Daniel Davis of Weirton; a daughter, “Amanda Sue Sponaugle of Weirton; six grandchildren, Michael, Kiya, Jordan, Markel, Taryn and Jakobie; two brothers, Okey Davis Jr. of New Manchester and Gerald Davis of New Martinsville; four sisters, Alice Pratko of Arizona, Cheryl Moore of Clarington, Vickie Nolan of Ohio and Kathy McGuane of Pine Grove.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland.
Burial followed at New Cumberland Cemetery. The Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and W.Va. National Honor Guard conducted military services.

Kenneth G. Delong Obituary

Kenneth G. Delong
Hancock County Courier
April 21, 2011

Kenneth Gregg Delong, 56, of Weirton, formerly of Newell, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Born March 13, 1955 in Indiana, Kenneth was a son of the late Arthur and Edythe Delong.
He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a former owner and horse trainer at Mountaineer Race Track and a member of the Newell American Legion.
Surviving are his son, Jacob Delong of Wellsville; three daughters, Jessie Nikole Delong of West Virginia, Tiffany McClung of Weirton and Tracy Keener of Chester, a stepson, Joe Davis of Columbus and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. The Tri-State Veterans Burial group and the W. Va. National Honor Guard conducted military services.

Keith E. Hetrick Obituary

Keith E. Hetrick
Hancock County Courier
Apr. 21, 2011

Keith Edward Hetrick, 56, of New Cumberland, passed away, Friday, April 15, 2011, due a motorcycle accident.
Born January 10, 1955 in Rochester, New York, he was a son of the late Charles and Alberta Martin Hetrick.
Keith was a former shipping and receiving clerk for C & C Marina and a Methodist by faith.
He is survived by three daughters, Becky Kesser, Rachel Hetrick Keffer and Kimberly Hetrick all of New York; two brothers, William Louk of Alabama and George Hetrick of New Cumberland.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland.
Burial followed at New Cumberland Cemetery, where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and the W.VA. National Honor Guard conducted military services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixon Funeral Home.

Lola P. Raines Obituary

Lola P. Raines
Hancock County Courier
Apr. 21, 2011

Lola Powell Raines, 94, of Jewett, formerly of New Cumberland passed away Friday, April 15, 2011.
Born March 5, 1917 in Doddridge County, Lola was a daughter of the late James and Maggie Rush Gaskins.
Lola was a retired EKG Technician at Weirton Hospital and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Powell and her second husband, Otis Raines and a son, Edwin Powell.
Lola is survived by three sons, Leon (Bar) Powell of new Cumberland, Larry Powell and Jerry Powell both of Jewett; a daughter-in-law, Carol Powell of Cadiz; and three stepchildren, Terry Raines of New Cumberland, Barbara Delong of Chester and Richard Raines of Virginia; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, six step-great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
The Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland was in charge of arrangements, where funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2011 with the Rev. Bob Staub officiating.
Burial followed at New Cumberland Cemetery.

Helen V. Eskra Obituary

Helen V. Eskra
Hancock County Courier
4-21-2011

Helen V. Eskra 89, life time area resident, of Phoenix Avenue in Chester passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2011 in the presence of her loving family.
She was born in Newell on August 21, 1921 and was a daughter of the late Carmen J. and Eleanorea S. Pranno Laneve.
Helen was a homemaker, raising and caring for loving family. She is survived by her husband at home; Lewis Eskra, her daughter Frances (Tony) Vinci of West Lake, OH; her two sons, George (Diane) Eskra of Cincinnati, and Gregory (Diann) Eskra of Leetonia; her grandchildren, Karen Zengel, Sarah McKay, Tora, Dana, and Tony Vinci and Austin and Haley Eskra; her great grandchildren, Emilie, Abraham, & Nora Zengel, and Samuel and Jacob McKay. In addition she leaves one brother, Arthur Laneve of Edenton, NC; and three sisters, Mary Hart of Berea, OH; Rose Marie Orlando of Industry, and Florence Meredith of Hookstown. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
Helen was very passionate about and dedicated to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a past member of the parish council and the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild. She graduated from the former Wells High School in Newell and was a member of the Chester Arts Club, Chester Junior Women’s Club, American Legion Post 121 Auxiliary, Friends of the Lynn Memorial Library, and a former Girl Scout leader.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Anthony and Richard Laneve, and five sisters, Louise Laneve, Theresa Golletti, Ernesta Moore, Josephine Ulizio, and Virginia Misorski.
A Mass of Christian Burial was presided over by Rev. Father Eric Antwi on April 16 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Entombment followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.
Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester.
You may view this obituary and send on line condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com

Dorcelene Page Cottrill Obituary

Dorcelene Cottrill
Hancock County Courier
July 28, 2011

Dorcelene Page Cottrill, 73, of Chester, died July 21, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Julian, Boone County, WV, a daughter of Ernest and Belva Page.
She is survived by her son, Joh, daughter-in-law Cheryl, and two grandsons, Wesley and Drew Cottrill of Harrisburg, NC; her brothers, Ernest Page of Red House, WV and Richard Page of England..
She was preceded in death by her brother James and sister Gloria.
She proudly taught in Hancock County Schools for over 35 years.
Friends were received on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Pearl C. "Sue" Shiflett Obituary

Pearl “Sue” Shiflett
Hancock County Courier
July 28, 2011.

Pearl C. “Sue” Nesbitt Shiflett of Empire and formerly of Weirton passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.
A daughter of the late Ralph Edward Nesbitt and Beulah Roy Nesbitt Jones, she was Born February 13, 1941 in Hendricks, WV.
Sue last worked as deli clerk at the Winn Dixie supermarket in Weddington, NC.
She graduated from Weir High School in 1960 and was a member of the New Manchester Christian Church.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lewis Shiflett; a son, Johnnie L. Shifflett Jr; and two brothers, Gerald “Jack” Nesbitt Sr., and Steve Roy Nesbitt.
Survivors include two sons, Roland E. Shiflett and his friend Jo Ann Herzfeld of Empire and Randy W. Shiflett and his wife Teral of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Barbara (Anthony) Sistilli of Weirton; a brother, Denver L. “Junior” Jo0nes Fr and his wife Marjorie of Weirton; and a grandson, Trenton Shiflett of Cleveland.
Services were held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester.

Ila Jean Watson Obituary

Ila Jean Watson
Hancock County Courier
July 28, 2011

Ila Jean Watson, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011
She was born April 11, 1932 in Hartford, WV, the daughter of the late William and Margaretta Harris Duncan Sr.
Ila Jean was a member of Nessly Chapel, the treasurer for the United Methodist Women’s Society and also served as Trustee and the Superintendent of Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
Ila was a 1950 graduate of Wells High School.
Along wither parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harry Duncan.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Dale Watson, of New Cumberland, who she married January 16, 1953; a daughter, Connie (Bob) Macek of New Cumberland; a granddaughter, Melissa; a great-grandson, Kaiden; two sisters, Marlene Duncan of North Carolina and Karen (Art) Miller of Florida, and a brother, Bob (Pat) Duncan of Newell.
Funeral services were held at Nessly Chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Son-in-law Bob Macek will officiate.
Burial will follow at Nessly Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Nessly Chapel or Valley Hospice.
Nixon Funeral Home of Newell was in charge of arrangements.

Enid Audrey Moore Obituary

Enid E. Moore
Hancock County Courier
July 21, 2011.
Enid Audrey Moore, 85, of Newell, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011.
She was born October 13, 1925 in Wales, a daughter of the late Edward and Lilly Jackson.
Enid was a member of the Newell First Church of Christ.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Moore.
She is survived by two sons, John (Norma) Moore of Newell and Sam Alan Moore of Arizona; three grandchildren, Sarah McLane, Windy Moore and Diane Bawman; four great grandchildren, Tristan, Carmen, Mia and Christine; two sisters, Margaret O’Sullivan of Wales and Mildred Bignell of London; a step-granddaughter, Erin (Scot) Markley of Chester and a step-great-grandson, Joseph Markley.
Funeral services were held at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16,m 2011. Minister George Irin Jr. officiated. Burial followed t Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell.

Alexis Finkbeiner Obituary

Alexis Finkbeiner
Hancock County Courier
July 21, 2011

Alesix “lisa” Findbeiner, 43, of Cleveland, formerly of Newell, passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
She was born July 29, 1967 in Charles Town,
WV, a daughter of Tom and Shirley Jenkins Finkbeiner.
Lisa was a 1985 graduate of Oak Glen High School She first worked at Mountaineer Race Track as a groom where she became a trainer and owner, and later worked at Beulah Park and at Thistle Downs.

Along her parents, she is survived by two brothers, David Finkbeiner of Florida and Jeff (Cindy) Finkbeinger of Newell; a sister Paula Bravo of Virginia; an Aunt, Beverly Whitmore of Charles Town and also by her nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Thomas Rector Obituary

Thomas Rector
Hancock County Courier
July 21, 2011

Thomas Rector, 84, of Newell passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the East Liverpool City Hospital.
He was a son of the late Commodore C. and Evelyn Goddard Rector and was born on December 12, 1926 in Chester.
Tom was a 565 year employee of Homer Laughlin China Company where he retired as Plant Supervisor.
He was a member of the First Christian Church in Chester, attended the former Chester High School, and had enjoyed playing baseball with the Chester Old Timers baseball team.
Tom served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
A son, Richard Rector, formerly of New Cumberland, preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Thomas D. Rector and his wife, Paula of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Terri Taylor and her husband Ron of East Liverpool; a sister, Kathleen Shattenberg of Chester; three grandchildren, Richard “Bud” Rector and his wife Denise of Marshall, TX; and Evan and Michael Rector of Pittsburgh. His faithful companion Ben survives as well.
Rev. Duane Hetzer, Chaplain at East Liverpool city Hospital conducted services on Friday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. Interment followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell where the tri-State Veterans Burial Group and the WV National Guard accorded full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be sent in Tom’s name to the Hancock County Animal Shelter at 715 Gas Valley Rd., New Cumberland, WV 26047-1674
You may view this obituary and sond on condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com.

Mary Ann Miller Obituary

Mary A. Miller
Hancock County Courier
July 21, 2011

Mary Ann Miller, 55, of Johnsonville, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011.
She was Born November 25, 1955 in East Liverpool, a daughter of Phyllis Bartley Johnson of Johnsonville and the late Leon Johnson.
Mary Ann was a 1975 graduate of East Liverpool High School and a former Dining Room Captain at Benihana Restaurant. She was a member of the Chester American Legion Post 121 Auxiliary, Eastern Star, and the Chester VFW Auxiliary.
Along with her mother she is survived by her husband, Ronald “Red” Miller of Johnsonville; two daughters, Amy (Jeff) Camden of Weirton and Holly Miller of Johnsonville; three grandchildren, Morgan and Taylor Camden and Braylon Hendrick and two sisters, Geri (David) Wagner and Vicki (Joe) Vujonvich, both of Johnsonville.
Funeral services were held at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Burial followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.

Beverly S. Moore Obituary

Beverly S. Moore
Hancock County Courier
July 21, 2011

Beverly Sue Moore, 68, of Lisbon, formerly of Newell, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville.
She was born January 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Victor and Mable Lucas.
She was a member of the Newell First Church of Christ.
Along with her parents, Sue was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor Lucas Jr. and David Lucas; and two sisters, Patsy A. Brewer and Janet Watts.
Sue is survived by her three children, Vickie Conrad and her husband Steve of Marion, IN, a son Tommy Moore and his wife Jan of Chester, and Lisa Moore of Lisbon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Stephen, Rachel and Hannah Conrad, Jessica and Christopher Orgavan, Sierra Dishler and Madison Sue Duval; and one great grandchild, Haley Dishler.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell with Minister Dennis Arnold officiating. Arrangements handled by the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell.

Charles Dick Rayburn Obituary

Charles Rayburn
Hancock County Courier
June 2, 2011

Charles “Dick” Rayburn, 87, of Newell, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011.
Born October 21, 1923 in Red Rose, WV, he was a son of the late Gordon and Fanny Howell Rayburn.
Dick was a World War II Navy Veteran, a 1941 graduate of Wells High School and retired form Globe Brick. He was a charter member of the Newell America Legion and a member of the Newell Volunteer Fire Department.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Ronnie, Barry and Jerry Rayburn; two brothers, Forrest and Dennis Rayburn; and a sister, Agatha Bekar.
Dick is survived by his wife, Mary Runion Rayburn of Newell; a son, Chuck Rayburn of California; three daughters, Carol (John) Burda of Beaver, Karen Birkheimer of California and Denise Aragon of Newell; eight grandchildren, Jason, Cara Camie, Mandy, Brittany, Courtney, Jeb and Justin; and two great grandchildren, Emily and Olivia.
Funeral services were held Mon., May 30, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. Pastor Scott Henry officiated. The Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and the West Virginia Burial Guard conducted military honors and a fireman’s service was conducted by the Newell Volunteer Fire Department.

Diana L. Alleman Obituary

Diana L. Alleman
Hancock County Courier
June 2, 2011

Diana Lynne Alleman, 45, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at her residence.
She was born May 10, 1966 in Weirton, a daughter of Robert and Maxine (Postlethwait) Mills of New Cumberland.
Preceding her in death were her mother-in-law, Libby Alleman; maternal grandfather, Forest Postlethwait, paternal grandparents, James & Rebecca Mills and an Uncle John W. Mills.
Diana was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
Surviving along with her parents are, her husband, Lee Alleman at home; two sons, Robert Lee Alleman and Jordan Scott Alleman both at home; her sister Tina (Mike) Balister of Weirton; two nieces Megan & Jessica; a nephew Michael; and her maternal grandmother Nettie Postlethwait of New Cumberland.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. ot the Turley Funeral Home.

Robert Eugene Hanst Obituary

Richard Eugene Hanst
Hancock County Courier
June 30, 2011

Richard Eugene Hanst, 55, of Fairmont, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Sun., June 19, 2011.
He was born August 17, 1955 in Weirton a son of the late Harry Arthur and Jeanette (Drake) Hanst.
Surviving are two children Jessica Dawn (Alexander) Barone and Daniel Joseph Hanst, both of Fairmont; a brother Harry Vaughn Hanst of Newell, and two grandchildren, Dominick and Maya Barone.
Service were held at the Turley Funeral Home on Thurs., June 23, 2011 with Pastor Robert Macek officiating. Interment followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Robert Andrew "Gus" Kaminski Obituary

Robert Andrew “Gus” Kaminski
Hancock County Courier
June 30, 2011

Commander Robert Andrew “Gus” Kaminski, 39, of San Diego, California, died peacefully at his home on May 27, 2011 following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
He was born February 2, 1972 in Steubenville. A Weirton resident, he graduated from Brooke High School in 1990 and accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
After graduating from the Academy and being commissioned as an Ensign in May 1994, Gus reported directly to Basic Underwater Demolition /SEAL training. He graduated with Class 200 in August 1995.
His first assignment was with SEAL Team 3, where he completed three deployments to the Persion Gulf. He was a task-unit assistant, assistant platoon commander, and a platoon commander at ST-3.
Gus ‘ second assignment was at SEAL Team 5 as the operations officer. He was responsible for training and equipping eight SEAL platoons for overseas deployments and maintained six departments, ordnance, diving, training, communications, medical and administrative.
From June 2000-2004 Gus served as an Officer In Charge of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs. He Commanded a 12-member team and its mission of supporting recruiting goals for Naval Special Warfare.
Following his first Leap Frogs assignment, Gus completed a joint tour at Special Operations Command South in Homestead, Florida. He served at the U.S. Army Centric Command on a U.S. Air Force Reserve Base as on of three SEAL’s.
Gus returned to the Leap Frogs in June 2007 for a second tour as OIC. Gus’s awards include a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, a Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement Medals, and various unit and service awards.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Louis Fahrion of Wintersville, Mary Kaminski of Weriton, and Ben Kaminski and Stella Kaminski Metz of Chester.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Candice Trasatti Kaminski; his parents, Robert and Patricia Anne Kaminski of Weirton, and Alex P. and Jane Zucosky of Wintersville; his grandparents, Mrs. Ruth Fahrion of Wintersvillem and Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Zucosky of Weirton; and his siblings, Kathleen (Kaminski) Buren of Lutherville, MD, Kelly (Zucosky) Seagraves of Atlanta, GA, and Michael Zucosky of Fort Collins, CO. In addition, he leaves six nieces and nephews, Mia and Ben Buren, Gavin, Tanner and Emerson Seagraves, and Alexander Zucosky.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Chapel of the Seas on the Naval Amphibious Base at Coronado, CA, on June 13, 2011, followed by a Memorial Service on the lawn of Special Warfare Command, Military Funeral Honors at Ft. Rosecrans Military Cemetery, overlooking San Diego Bay, and a SEAL Celebration of Life at Gator Beach on Naval Base Coronado.
Donations may be made in Andy’s “Gus’) name to the National Brain Tumor Society at www.braintumor.org or to the Navy SEAL Foundation www.nswfoundation.org/donate. Donations may also be sent to Navy SEAL Foundation, 1619 D. Street-Building 5326, Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Patrick W. Mahan Obituary

Patrick W. Mahan
Hancock County Courier
Jun3 30, 2011

Patrick Wayne Mahan, 44, of New Cumberland, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011.
Pat was born March 13, 1967 in Wheeling, a son of Nino Leo Mahan of Wellsburg
He was a former supervisor/mechanic for Brooke County Landfill. He loved his Harley and Cycle Rallies and was a former Oak Glen Pee-Wee football coach.
Surviving are is wife, Penny Jenkins Mahan of New Cumberland; two sons, Jessie Wayne Mahan and fiancée Morgan Whittaker of New Cumberland and David Patrick (Kilee) Mahan of South Carolina; three brothers, David (Anita) Mahan of New Cumberland, Kenneth Murray of Pittsburgh and Joe (Rose) Mahan of New Cumberland and also survived by a special friend who was like a son, Brandon Davis of New Cumberland.
Funeral services were held at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
Memorial contributions may b e made to the Nixon Funeral Home.

Monday, August 1, 2011

George J. Graham Obituary

George J. Graham
Weirton Dailey Times
Wed., Jan. 27, 1988


NEW CUMBERLAND – George Joseph Graham, 78, RD 3, Glass School Road, New Cumberland, died Tuesday afternoon at the Robinson Home Care in Weirton following a lingering illness.
He was born May 30, 1911, in Jackson County, Ohio, the son of the late Fred and Janie McNurlin Graham.
He was a Protestant by faith.
He was a retire carpenter, U. S,. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the New Cumberland VFW Post 3526, and a member of the Carpenter’s Local No. 422, Rochester, Pa.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Graham.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. David (Janie) Phillips of New Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Arnetta Crow of Conway, Pa.; two brothers, Russell of Colliers and John of New Brighton, Pa.; and two grandsons.
Friends may call at the Turley Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Glen Freshour Jr. officiating.
Interment in the New Cumberland Cemetery.

Wilbert Lee Melvin Obituary

Wilbert Lee Melvin
Weirton Dailey Times
Wed., Jan. 27, 1988

WELLSBURG – Wilbert Lee Melvin, 79, of 850 Beech St., Washington, Pa., died Tuesday in the Washington Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1908 in Wellsburg, a son of Mrs. Gertrude Hogg Melvin of Washington and the late H. G. Melvin.
He was a Methodist and retired form Star Dynamics Corp., Washington.
Surviving, besides his mother, are one son, Wilbert Lee Melvin, Jr. of Washington; one daughter, Geraldine Rae Lehocy of Aliquippa; one brother, Charles Melvin of Beaufort, S. C.; one sister, Olive Elizabeth Lyle of Canton; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Chambers Funeral Home Wellsburg, 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday. The rev. James Kocsis will officiate. Interment at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery.

Clarence Jones Obituary

Clarence Jones
December 11, 1986
The Evening Review

ROSEVILLE, Ohio – Graveside services were held Monday for Clarence R. Jones, 79, of 214 High St. who died Friday at home following a long illness.
He was born Oct. 20, 1907 in Crooksville, a son of the late Foster Jones and Ella Sands Jones. He was a maintenance man at the Nelson McCoy Pottery before retiring in 1978, and was a member of the Wolfe Creek Church of Christ.
His wife, Olive Koon Jones, died in 1975.
He is survived by a son, Ray Jones of Roseville, a daughter, Mrs. Sue Kisha of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Stoneburner of Newell; a brother, Orville Jones of Newark, and two granddaughters.

Mary H. Young Obituary

Mary Young
December 11, 1986
The Evening Review

MINERVA – Mrs. Mary H. Young, 87, of 131 W. First St., died Wednesday at Alliance City hospital following a long illness.
She was born in East Liverpool, Oct. 12, 1899, a daughter of the late Fred Goppert and Clara Sittig Gobbert.
Mrs. Young was a finisher a the Cronin China Co. before retiring, and was a member of the East Rochester United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Rayburn and Mrs. Arthur (Ilene) Daugherty of Newel and Mrs. Delmar (Sarah) Smith and Mrs. Gary (Roberta) Chilson of Minerva; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allison of Chester and Mrs. Donald (Sarah) Stoffel of Chester; ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
The rev. James McConnell of the East Rochester Church and the Rev. James Hicks of the Minerva Presbyterian Church are to conduct services at the Bartley Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p.m.
Burial is to be in Liberty Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Megan Woodburn Obituary

Megan Woodburn
December 11, 1986

Graveside services were held this morning for Megan Lynn Woodburn, daughter of Lorrie Lynn Woodburn of 18612 State Route 644, Salineville, who was stillborn Tuesday at 6:08 p.m. at the Salem Community Hospital.
Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
The Manning Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Eunice Kerr Obituary

Eunice Kerr
December 11, 1986
The Evening Review

Services are planned Saturday for Mrs. Eunice Kerr, 70, of Church Alley, Chester, who died Tuesday at Alliance City Hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Kerr had been employed at the former Anchor Hocking Co.
The services are to be held at 10 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel.
Burial is to be in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery at Pleasant Hills, Pa.
Friends may all at the chapel after 2 p.m. Friday.

Lewis D. Stanford Obituary

Lewis D. Stanford.
Mon., July 28, 1975
The Evening Review

Lewis D. Stanford, 68, of 16994 Lisbon St. died Sunday at 11:59 p.m. in City Hospital following a extended illness.
Mr. Stanford was born in East Liverpool July 12, 1907, a son of Benjamin Stanford and Dora Powell Stanford. At one time, he had been employed with the former American Paper products Co. here.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Edith) Laufenberger and Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Jones, both of East Liverpool.
Services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lawrence Crawford of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Chester.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and night.

S. H. Pearlman Obituary

S. H. Pearlman
Mon., July 28, 1975
The Evening Review

STEUBENVILLE – Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for S. H. Pearlman, 90, of 330 Union Ave., who died Sunday at 8 p.m. at home.
Born August 1884 in Lithuania, he was the father of Abe Pearlman of Steubenville, operator of the Pearlman Real Estate Agency here.
A retired merchant, he was a member of the B’nai Israel Synagogue here.
His wife, Ethel Schilling Pearlman, preceded him in death in 1968.
Survivors include another son, Myer Pearlman of Steubenville; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Trina) Harrison of Williamport, PA.; a sister, Mrs. Hanna Marionov of Tel Aviv, Israel; two brother, Myer J. Pearlman of Pittsburgh and Max Pearlman of New York City; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the McClave Chapel of the McClave-Chandler-Mills Funeral Home here by Rabbi Mac Protal of the synagogue. Burial will be in the B’nai Israel Cemetery, Steubenville.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 1 a.m until time of service.
The family requests that memorial tributes take the form of a donation to the American Heart Fund or a favorite charity.

Roscoe P. Campbell Obituary

Roscoe P. Campbell
Mon., Nov. 9, 1970
The Evening Review

ALLIANCE – Services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Cassaday Turkle Funeral Home here for Roscoe P. Cambpell, 78, of Alliance, who died Saturday afternoon at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
A former resident of Rogers, Mr. Campbell was born Dec. 18, 1891, a son of William and Nina Underwood Campbell. He was retired from the Penn Central Co.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Porter Campbell, at home, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Zink of Canton; two sons, Ralph Campbell of Parma and Carl Campbell of Cleveland, and a brother Cecil Campbell of East Palestine.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery, Alliance.

Lucille V. Bebout Obituary

Lucille V. Bebout
Mon., Nov. 9, 1970
The Evening Review

Mrs. Lucille V. Bebout of 910 Orchard Grove Ave., wife of Richard Bebout, died Sunday at 10:42 p.m. at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a lingering illness.
She was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Chester.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard Bebout of Long Island, N.Y. and George Bebout if Rochester, N.Y., and a daughter Mrs. John (Ida Ann) Francis of Rochester, N.Y.
Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Chester Chapel of the Arner Funeral Homes by the Rev. Donald Bell of the Church.
Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday afternoon and night.

Bertha Henthorne Obituary

Mrs. Bertha Henthorne
Mon., Nov. 9, 1970
The Evening Review

Mrs. Bertha Henthorne, 86, formerly of 502 Sanford Ave., died this morning at 3:30 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Merle) Roseberry of Poland, after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Calvin Henthorne.
Mrs. Henthorne was born in New Matamoras Nov. 14, 1883, a daughter of William Edwards and Bertilla Ward Edwards. She had resided in the East Liverpool area for 15 years and was a member of the St. Clair Ave. Church of Christ. She was married June 15, 1921.
She also is survived by two sons, Gary G. Henthorne of Lisbon and Lester Henthorne of East Liverpool, another daughter , Mrs. Amberry (Lois) Brown of East Liverpool, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home by Jack Duty of the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and night.

Keith V. Vaughn Obituary

Keith Vaughn
Mon., Jan. 29, 1973
The Evening Review

Keith V. Vaughn, 45 of 248 Market St., a World War 11 veteran, died Sunday at 5:30 a.m. at the Oakland Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient 10 days. He had been ailing for two years.
A native of East Liverpool, Mr. Vaughn was born Aug. 17, 1927, a son of Harold F. Vaughn Sr. and Lucille Finlay Vaughn, who survive at home.
Mr. Vaughn had resided here his lifetime and had been a construction worker. He was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church and a construction union local in Steubenville.
Resides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Harold F. Vaughn, at home, and four nephews and nieces.
Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the Dawson Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon and night.

John Bailey Obituary

John Bailey
Mon., Jan. 29, 1973
The Evening Review

Anew Cumberland – Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Fields Funeral Home here for John peter Bailey, 88, formerly of New Cumberland. He died Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at the Fox Nursing Home in Chester and had been ailing for some time.
Mr. Bailey was born in New Cumberland Jan. 4, 1885, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wolfe Bailey.
Survivors include nephews and nieces.
The Rev. Allen S. Fields will conduct the Tuesday services. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 tonight.

Robert A. Watters Obituary

Robert Watters
Mon., Jan. 29, 1973
The Evening Review

Services will be held Tuesday at 9:a30 a.m. at the Lawniczak Funeral Home in Pittsburgh for Robert A. Watters, 59, of 3201 Brereton Ave., Pittsburgh. He died Friday at 8:30 p.m. at a hospital there after a lingering illness.
A native of East Liverpool, Mr. Watters was the son of Robert Watters and Dora Lutton Watters.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Watters, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Maloney and Edna, both of Pittsburgh,; a son, Robert Watters of Pittsburgh; a sister, Mrs. Robert Dunn Sr. of East Liverpool, and two granddaughters.
Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight. Burial will be in Pittsburgh.

Charles H. Curtis Obituary

Charles Curtis.
Mon., Jan. 29, 1973
The Evening Review

Services were held today at 1 p.m. at the Spriggs and Watson Funeral Home, 720 N. Lang Ave., Pittsburgh, for Charles H. Curtis, 72, formerly of 1232 Harker Ave. here.
He died Friday at the Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient since last June.
He was born at Mt. Vale, W. Va., Aug. 1, 1900. At one time he worked for Atty. W. H. Vodrey Jr.
He is survived by a nephew, Jonathan E. Carpenter of Pittsburgh, who was in charge of the funeral arrangements, other nephews and several nieces.
Burial was in the Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville.

John D. (Jack) Bromby Obituary

John Bromby
Mon., Jan. 29, 1973
The Evening Review

Services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home for John D. (Jack) Bromby, 66, of 19836 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights, Cleveland.
Mr. Bromby, a retired city fireman, died Saturday at 11:55 p.m. at home after a long illness.
H e was born in East Orange, N. J., Sept. 11, 1906, a son of Agnes Collins Bromby Waterman of East Liverpool and Thomas Bromby. He had resided in East Liverpool most of his life, moving to Shaker Heights about six years ago.
Mr. Bromby was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Elks Lodge 258 here.
In addition to his mother, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Marion Huston Bromby, at home; three daughters, Mrs. William (Roberta) Gierl of Neonah, Wis., Mrs. M. Eugene (Kaye) Carlisle Jr. of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Coline Bynum of Shaker Heights; a brother, Colin 9Slim) Bromby of Farmington, Mass., and six grandchildren.
The Rev. John Shaw will conduct the Tuesday services. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Manchester.
Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight and Tuesday up to the time of service.
The family requests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Tuberculosis Fund.

Florence Fox Howell Obituary

Florence Howell
The Evening Review
Monday Sept 20, 1976

Services will be held Tuesday for Mrs. Florence Fox Howell, 76, of 823 Avondale St., who died Sunday at 6:15 in City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
A lifelong resident, Mrs. Howell was born here Jan. 8, 1900, a daughter of James Fox and Louise Milleysack Fox. She retired in 1962 from the office of the then Ohio Valley Gas Co.
She had been active for years in the Business and Professional Women’s Club and was a member of the Past Matrons Group of Crystal Chapter 18, Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Howell was also a charter member of the Federated Women’s Club.
Her husband, Clarence Howell, died Sept. 24 1932.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Denver (Nancy) Wetzel of East Liverpool and a sister, Miss Edith Fox, at home.
The rites will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home by the Rev. William Parsons of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call this afternoon and tonight at the funeral home.

Gertrude Mundy Obituary

Mrs. Gertrude Mundy
East Liverpool Review
Mon., Dec. 3, 1951

SALINEVILLE – Mrs. Gertrude Mundy, 86, died Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bea’s Rest Home, where she had resided five months. She had been in ill health for several years.
Born in England Feb. 7, 1865, a daughter of Joshua and Harriet Allen, she spent virtually all her life in Washingtonville and Salem. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Rev. Percy E. Mundy of Altoona, Pa., and Charles F. Mundy of Riverside, Calif.; three brothers, Thomas Allen of Cleveland, Edward Allen of Colorado Springs, Colo., and George Allen of Lisbon, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Her husband, William died in1925 and a daughter, Mrs. ? Thompson died in 1950.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Arbuagh Pearce Funeral Home in Salem by Rev. R. J. Hunter of the Baptist church. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Salem.
Friends may call tonight at the funeral home.

Floyd E. Davis Obituary

Floyd E. Davis
East Liverpool Review
Mon., Dec. 3, 1951

Floyd E. Davis, formerly of East Liverpool, died suddenly Sunday at 2:15 p.m. in his home on the Follensbee-Eldersville road near Follansbee. He would have been 38 Wednesday.
Davis was born in East Liverpool Dec. 5, 1913, a son of Ferrel Davis and the late Rena Reeche Davis. He moved from East Liverpool to Brooke County in 1937. He was employ7ed by the Weirton Steel Co. until 1947, when he became a toll collector for the West Virginia Road Commission on the Market St. Bridge in Steubenville.
Davis was married July 11, 1934 to the former Dorothy Mort. He attended St. John’s Lutheran Church in Steubenville.
He leaves his widow, three sons, Robert Floyd Davis, Ronald Lee Davis, and James Ferrel Davis all at home; his father, in Dan Diego Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne Faulk of Steubenville and Mrs. Henry Porter and Mrs. Clair Coleman of East Liverpool; two brothers, Harry Davis and James, Davis, and a half-brother, Earl Davis, also of East Liverpool.
The body was taken to James Funeral Home at 1245 Main St., Follansbee, where rites will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Arthur L. Albers of the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Steubenville. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery in Brooke County. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Thomas H. Daugherty Obituary

Thomas H. Daugherty
East Liverpool Review
Mon., Dec. 3, 1951

Thomas H. Daugherty, father of Mrs. L. L. Hunter of Midland, died Sunday at 4: 55 a.m. in the Rochester General Hospital following an illness of 22 months. He was 86.
Mr. Daugherty, who resided in Weedville, Pa., before his illness, had made his home with Mrs. Hunter. He was a retired lumberman.
Others surviving are two sons, Thomas C. Daugherty of Wheaton, Ill., and Howard F. Daugherty of New York City; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Gardner of Corry, Pa., and Mrs. Elizabeth McFarland of Youngstown, and two grandchildren.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Dennis Funeral Home in Midland, by Rev. George H. Bohlender of the Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery.
Friends may call this afternoon and tonight at the funeral home.

William C. Harris Obituary

William Harris
East Liverpool Review
Dec. 1, 1966

William C. Harris, 82, of Negley, R.D.1, a retired farmer, died at City Hospital Wednesday about 5:30 p.m. after an illness of three years.
He was born in Ritchie County, W. Va., Sept. 24,1884, a son of the late William Harris and Jane Plum Harris. At one time Mr. Harris was an oil field worker. He came to Negley from Akron about 13 years ago. He was a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Rogers.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lou Etta Larch Harris at home: a son, Melvin L. Harris of East Liverpool; three sisters, Mrs. Delpha Perkins of Burgettstown, Mrs. Verna Monroe and Mrs. Clara Bailey, both of East Liverpool; four brothers, Salls Harris of Chester, Mack Harris and Tice Harris, both of Arp, Tex., and Julius Harris of East Liverpool; five grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at eh East Liverpool Arner Home For Funerals by the Rev. George Watkins. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Gardens near Rogers.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and Friday.

Alice Slack Justice Obituary

Mrs. Alice Justice
East Liverpool Review
Dec. 1, 1966

Mrs. Alice Slack Justice, 94, of Substation Road, St. Clair Township, widow of Frank P. Justice, died Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. at City Hospital. She had been ill since June.
A native of Grandview, Ohio, Mrs. Justice was born Jan. 26, 1872, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Slack. She had resided in the vicinity 50 years. Her husband died Dec. 11, 1964.
She leaves two sons, Raymond Justice of Masontown, Pa., and Roy E. Justice of Ross Meadows: a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Edith) Cole of East Liverpool, 15 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great –grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Martin Funeral Home by the Rev. Carl Stockdale of the Anderson Methodist Church. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and night.

William Barnes Obituary

William Barnes
East Liverpool Review
Dec. 1, 1966

William H. Barnes, 75, of 512 St. Clair Ave., a former steelworker, died Wednesday at 3:25 p.m. at City Hospital after an illness of two years.
Mr. Barnes was born in Tyler County, W.Va., Aug. 28, 1891, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon H. Barnes. He had resided here since 1929. He worked for the Crucible Steel Co. for 26 1/2 years before retirement. He was a member of Steelworkers Local 1212.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Stefl Barnes at home: four daughters, Mrs. Mabel G. Barnhart, Mrs. Virginia M. Smith, and Mrs. Margaret Croskey, all of Wellsville, and Mrs. Ida Rickey of Florida, a son, Harry Barnes of Wellsville: two sisters, Miss Estella Barnes of Wintersville and Mrs. Maude Zetty of Wellsburg, W.Va.: two brothers, Mrs. Everett Barnes of Wellsburg and Brady Barnes of Steubenville: five step children, 31 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home by the Rev. Allen Conway of the First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and Friday.

Harry L. Smith Obituary

Harry Smith
East Liverpool Review
Dec. 1, 1966

TORONTO – Harry L. Smith, 77, of Outer Dr., a former resident of Irondale, died Tuesday at 5 p.m. at home following an apparent heart attack.
A native of Wheeling, Mr. Smith was born May 16, 1889, a son of the late James Smith and Mary Hartman Smith. He was a retired mixer in the paint shop of the Hancock Manufacturing Co., at Toronto. He was a member of the Toronto First Methodist Church.
Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eddie (Mary) Hinch of Toronto, a son, Donald V. Smith of Knoxville: a brother, Gordon Smith of Whittier, Calif.: a sister, Mrs. James Cox of Toronto., and one grandchild.
Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home here by the Rev. Howard Crabtree. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Wellsville.
Friends may call today at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to9 p.m.

Mary W. Woods Obituary

Mrs. Mary Woods
East Liverpool Review
Dec. 1, 1966

COLUMBIANA - Mrs. Mary W. Woods, 89, of R.D. 3, widow of Harry A. Woods, died Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. at Salem City Hospital, where she had been a patient two months. She resided with Mrs. David Morlan.
Mrs. Woods, a native of Liberty Center, Ohio, was born Jan. 23, 1877, a daughter of the late DR. Esrom Viers and Florence Stout Viers. She had lived in the area for 25 years, coming from Dallas, Ore. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Her husband died in 1859.
There are no survivors.
Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Warrick Funeral Home in Columbiana. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Middleton.
There are no calling hours.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Betty L. Tipton Peters Obituary

Betty Peters
The Review
Oct. 4, 2000

TORONTO – Betty L. Tipton Peters, 45, of Toronto died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000.
She was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Ira Edward and Wilma Mae Smith Tipton.
She was a former employee of the LaBelle Nursing Home in Steubenville and was a Methodist.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John David (Rebecka) Core and Tammy Sue Peters of Toronto; three brothers. Daniel Carpenter of Hauve, Mont., Richard Lee Tipton of Tampa, Fla., and Wilbur Tipton of Empire; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Kathy) Kersey of Toronto; and a granddaughter.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. No calling hours are planned.
The Clarke Funeral Home in Toronto is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Douglas Stanley Obituary

Robert Stanley
The Review
Oct. 4, 2000

SALEM – Robert Douglas Stanley, 73, of Benton Road, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, a the Salem Convalescent Center.
He was born in Akron, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1926, a son of the late John and Hazel Cash Stanley.
He was employed by Kroele Lincoln Mercury in until retiring and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anne E. Gilbert Bishop; two sons, Terry Stanley ‘Bishop and Barry Stanley Bishop of Salem; four sisters, Mary Orminston and Carol Cox of Mansfield, Ohio, Kay Orlin of Austintown and Pat Anderson of Massillon; a brother, Bill Stanley of Wilmington N. C. ; a stepbrother, Richard Stanley Mays of East Liverpool; and three grandchildren
Father Robert Flynn will conduct services at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel at Grandview Cemetery.
Stark Memorial Funeral is in charge arrangements.

Cecil L. Flory Obituary

Cecil Flory
The Review
Oct. 4, 2000

LISBON – Cecil L. “Pete” Flory, 81, of West Chestnut Street, died at 2:04 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Lisbon, Sept. 19, 1919, a son of he late Fred William and Mary Esther Taylor Flory.
He was employed in the maintenance department of Quaker Casting Mfg. until retirement and was a member of the Lisbon First Christian Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife. Lena Mary Starr Flory.
He is survived by three sons, Cecil L. Flory Jr. of Fitchburg, Mass., Fred W. Flory of Beloit, Ohio and Ronald J. Flory of Wilson, N. C.; a daughter, Sally I Hasson of Bradenton, Fla., a brother, John Morgan of Lisbon; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Milton Butler of the church will conduct the services at 11 a.m. Friday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home. The tir-State Burial Group will conduct full military honors graveside at Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to8 p.m. Thursday.

Rosalia Comacho Blatch Obituary

Rosalia Blatch
The Rewiew
Oct. 4, 2000

EUGENE, Ore. – Rosalia Comacho Blatch, 48, died at 10:55 a.m. Monday, Oct 2, 2000, at the hospital in Eugene.
She was born in Guam, Oct. 15, 1951
She was a member of the school board in Crestwell, Ore.
She is survived by her husband, Chalmers Blatch Jr.; three daughters, Rowena Thorton of Eugene, Kris Weber and Lisa Kibler of East Palestine; two sons, Roland Blatch and Ronald Blatch of Eugene; and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at the Resthaven Funeral Home, 3900 Williamette St. Burial will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday.

Jessie Lee Moore Obituary

Jessie Lee Moore, 91
The Review
Oct. 4, 2000

NEWELL – Jessie Lee Moore, 91, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000.
She was born in Middlebourne, W.Va., Nov. 5, 1908, a daughter of the late James and Rosa Shinn Moore.
Her death marks the end of an era of service, caring and commitment to children. Jessie was a graduate of Tyler County High School and a graduate of West Liberty State College. She taught elementary school in California for 20 years, and in Hancock County 19 years. Teaching and children were her life.
Jessie will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. All will remember her kindness, caring, strength and patience. She was a public servant in its truest form- one who served children and their families in hopes of molding future lives.
She was a membe4r of the First Christian Church of Newell, California Teachers Association, the West Virginia Teachers Association, Hancock County Teachers Association and a life member of the National Teachers Association.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Moore, Carl Moore and Ira Moore; two sisters, Althea Moore and Ethel Moore; and a nephew, Sam Hissom Moore.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephew; very loving neighbors, Bill and Susan Walker and Mildred Cunningham as well as a multitude of loving friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home, 614 Washington St., Newell, with Minister Tom Arehart officiating. Burial will be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Stephen Wayne Hutton Obituary

Stephen Wayne Hutton, 44
The Review
Oct. 4, 2000

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. – Services will be held today for Stephen Wayne Hutton, 44 of Dairy Lane, formerly of Chester, who died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at home.
He was born in East Liverpool, Sept. 8, 1956, a son of Charles Wayne Hutton and Helen Haynes Hutton of Chester.
He was employed as a pipefitter in the construction business. He graduated from Oak Glen High School in 1975, where he played football and was a member of the track relay team when it set a school record in 1974. He was a Methodist.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jody Hutton, at home; two sons, Charlie Hutton of Florida and Cody Hutton of Lenoir City; a daughter, Heather Hutton Keller of Newell; tow stepsons, Ty Johnson and Micah Johnson of Lenoir ?City; two brothers, Charles W. Hutton of Newell and Mark c. Hutton of Chester; three sisters, Emily Six of New Cumberland, Janet McIntosh of Marietta, Ohio, and Karin Cochran of East Liverpool; and three grandchildren.
The services will be held at the Click Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Oak Glen High School Alumni Association.
Memorial services are planned in Chester at a later date.

Stella Ludwig Obituary

Stella Ludwig
The Review
Oct. 5, 2000

BEAVER FALLS – Stella Ludwig, 96, of Darlington Road, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000,, at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center where she had been a patient.
She was born in Adena, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1904, a daughter of the late Matrusz and Rose Gadomski Laszcz.
She was a member of he Chippewa United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Ludwig; a son, Samuel Ludwig; and her stepfather, Clarence J. Shinsky.
She is survived by a son, Robert Ludwig of Deer River, Minn.; two daughters, Jean Jewell of East Palestine and Ruth Crawford of Southern Pines, N.C.; two brothers, Louis Shinsky of Ellport, Pa., and Andrew Shinsky of Portersville, Pa.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the services.

Ruth Esther Garwood Moore Obituary

Ruth Moore
The Review
Oct. 5, 2000

LOVELAND, Ohio – Ruth Esther Garwood Moore, 90, formerly of East Liverpool died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, at the Lodge Care Center.
She was born in Guilford, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1909, a daughter of the late Ira B. and Caroline Whitcomb Garwood.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in East Liverpool.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Swan Moore.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Eleanor) Brown of Philadelphia, Mrs. William (Nancy) Ashbaugh of Cincinnati and Mrs. Dennis (Susan) Anthony of Memphis, Tenn., six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The ?Rev. Dave Maly, her pastor, will conduct a memorial service at 2 pm. Sunday at the church..
The Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Edward Figley Obituary

William Figley
The Review
Oct. 5, 2000

LISBON – William Edward Figley, 78, of East Lincoln Way died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, at Salem Community Hospital, where he was hospitalized since June.
He was born in Lisbon May 7, 1922, a son of the lat4e Marion and Jeanette Morris Figley.
He retired as an accountant for Bliss-Salem and attended the Lisbon First Christian Church. He also served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Doris McDevitt; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Charlotte) Burkholder of Warren; a son, Charles M. Loar of McKinney, Texas; a sister, June Kelly of Friday Harbor, Wash., and two grandchildren.
The rev. Milton Butler of the church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Michael John Mato Obituary

Michael John Mato, 82
The Review
Thurs. Oct. 5, 2000

WEIRTON – Michael John Mato, 82, died Tuesday, Oct 3, 2000, at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born in Toronto July 21, 1918, a son of the late Joseph and Susan Kridla Mato.
He retired as a high school teacher and principal of Wellsville High School and also as a chemist from the City of Weirton Sanitation Board. He graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor’s degree and from West Virginia University with a master’s degree of education. A veteran of the United States Army Air Force, he served during World War II.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and a member of the church’s Holy Name Society. He was a past member of the St. Paul School Board. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 86, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2187 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Toronto. He was past commander of the Civil Air Patrol in Wellsville and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Pigan Mato, whom he married in Weirton, Feb. 11, 1950; two sons, Michael Gregory Mato and his wife, Jaci and Douglas Mato and his wife Marlene of Weirton; two sisters, Madge Olesky of Irondale and Irene Perlosky of Weirton; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph Mato, Paul Mato, and two infant brothers; and three sisters, Mary Zinch, Ann Yasko and Elizabeth Blabac.
A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at the church, 3500 Main St., Weirton. The Weirton VFW Post 2716 Firing Squad, Weirton American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard and the Tri-State Marine Corps. Club will accord military honors at the St. Paul Cemetery Mausoleum.
Friends may call at the Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road, Weirton, fom 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, where the Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 3, and a wake service will be held at 7.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contribution to the St. Paul Church Memorial Fund, 140 Walnut St., Weirton W. Va. 26062

Herman Bishop Obituary

Herman “Hebe” Bishop
The Review
Thurs. Oct. 5, 2000

EAST LIVERPOOL – Services will be held Friday for Herman “Hebe” Bishop, 83, who died at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Aug. 6, 1917, a son of the late Lyle and Tillie Beers Bishop.
A lifetime area resident, he was employed at the former Lowers Coal Co., retiring in 1972 after 20 years of service. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II. He attended the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester.
His wife, Jacqueline Sachs Bishop, died Aug. 20, 1989. He was also preceded in death by two sons, William “Bill” Bishop and Richard “Dick” Bishop; a sister, Margaret Elizabeth Myers and a great-grandson, Scott Dotson.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ed (Margaret) Mitchell of Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. Harry (Vada) Bishop of East Liverpool, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Beers of East Palestine and Betty Weaver of Ambridge, Pa.; a son, Gerald Bishop of East Liverpool; a dear friend, Geraldine Barrett of East Liverpool; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Evangelist Will Montgomery of St. Clair Ave Church of Christ will conduct the services at 10:30 a.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home. The Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will accord full military honors graveside at Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

John Riesen Obituary

John Riesen
The Review
Oct. 10, 2000

COLUMBIANA – John William Riesen, 91, of Fairfield Avenue died at 12:48 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Salem Community Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in New Springfield Feb. 19, 1909, a son of the late Rudolph and Marie Seiber Riesen.
He was a wood worker with the former Franklin Furniture.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Wentz Riesen.
The Rev. David H. Conrad of Jerusalem Lutheran Church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where Odd Fellows Lodge services will be at 9.

James A. Whitehill Obituary

James Whitehill
The Review
Oct. 10, 2000

GEORGETWON, Pa. - James A. Whitehill, 78, of Whitehill Road died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000 at Fox Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Geogtetown July 2, 1922, a son of the late Thomas E. and Clara Cameron Whitehill.
He was a retired dairy farmer and was a member of the Community Bible Church in Aliquippa, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, M. Jean Pail Whitehill at home; three sons, Alvin D. Whitehill of Georgetown, James D. Whitehill o f Longwood, Fla., and Thomas J. Whitehill of Quarryville, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Brenda) Petkunas of Georgetown and Mrs. Joseph (Bonnie) Genre of Weirton; two sisters, Zula Whitehill of New Cumberland and Eleanor Whitehill of Sarasota, Fla,; eight grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
The Revs. Robert Kern and Paul Treese will conduct services at 11 a.m. Firday at the Church. Burial will be in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery. In Georgetown
Friends may call at the Arner Funeral Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and one hour before the service at the church Friday.

Robert W. McGraw Obituary

Robert McGraw
The Review
Oct 10, 2000

EAST PALESTINE – Services will be held Wednesday for Robert W. “Wheezer” McGraw, 84, of East North Avenue who died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Salem Community Hospital, where he had been hospitalized.
He was born in East Palestine April 21, 1916, a son of the late Robert W. and Mary Diane Robinson McGraw.
He worked at local potteries and retired form the former Morris Golden Dawn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth M. Longanecker McGraw.
He is survived by two sons, Robert A. McGraw of Frazeyburg, Ohio and Michael L. McGraw of East Palestine; a stepson, Ralph Carson of New Springfield; two daughters, Vicki Shell of Columbiana and Deborah S. Bango of Memphis, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Gary Sloan of the Abundant Life Fellowship will conduct services at 11 a.m. at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from7 to 9 tonight.

Anna M. Groah Obituary

Anna Groah
The Review
Oct 11, 2000

GEORGETOWN – Anna M. Groah, 79, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at home following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Wilmerding, May 29, 1921, a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth O’Connell Millberg.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Groah; a son, Bernard Stover of Roanoke, VA.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Darlene) Dhayer of Atlantic Beach, N. C. and Mrs. Albert (carol) Weltner of Georgetown; two sisters,
Esther Fleming of Murraysville and Ellen Ruda, Jacksonville, Fla.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of he family. No visitation is planned.
The Welch Funeral Home in Hookstown is in charge of arrangements.

Walter E. Eureka Sr. Obituary

Walter Eureka Sr.
The Review
Oct.11, 2000

NEW CUMBERLAND – Walter E. Eureka Sr., 87, of RD 4 died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 200, at his residence.
He was born in Scarboro, W.VA., Feb. 2, 1913, a son of the late Valentine and Mary Benia Eureka.
He retired from Weirton Steel Co. and Was a Protestant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Eureka.
He is survive3d by a son, Walter E. Eureka Jr. of Alma, W.VA.; a daughter, Mrs. Alfries (Darlene) Reese of New Cumberland; a brother, Tony Eureka of Weirton; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Billy Ray Carpenter will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday at Turley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Loretta Moore Obituary

Loretta Moore
The Review
Oct. 11, 2000

TORONTO – Loretta Taggart More, 81, of Trenton Street died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in Trinity Medical Center-West in Steubenville.
She was born in Port Homer, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1918, a daughter of the late Emery and Emma Vantiburg Taggart.
She was a former cafeteria worker for Toronto City Schools and a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Toronto.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Moore.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Jeanie) Harmon of Jackson Center, Mrs. John (Linda) Bodnar and Debbie Bozick of Toronto, and Mrs. Terry (Sandy) Zook of Richmond a sister, Emma Foehrenbach of Indiana, Pa.; and three brothers, John Taggart of Wellsville and Harold Taggart and Gerald Taggart of Toronto.
The Rev. Kevin Rinkes will conduct service at 11 a.m. Friday at J. E. Foster Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Steuben Burial Estates in Wintersville.
Friends may call a the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Rebecca L. Slocum Obituary

Rebecca Slocum
The Review
Oct. 11, 2000

LISBON – Rebecca L. Slocum, 28, of Caldwell died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Salem Community Hospital of cancer.
She was born in Salem March 3, 1972, a daughter of Kenneth R. and Susan C. Spencer Reynolds Sr. of Lisbon.
She was a member of the Lisbon Assembly of God Church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Charles A. Slocum Sr.; three sons, Charles A. Slocum Jr., Joshua M. Slocum and Jordan K. Slocum at home; three brothers, Kenneth R. Reynolds Jr., Michael E. Reynolds and Clint R. Reynolds of Lisbon; and her paternal grandfather, Russell Reynolds of Warren.
The Rev. Herbert DeLong of the church will conduct services at 11a.m. Friday at the Weber Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Helen Vannoy Pusey Obituary

Helen Vannoy Pusey
The Review
Oct. 11, 2000

EAST LIVERPOOL – Helen Vannoy Pusey, 82, of Manor Lane died at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at City Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in East Liverpool Aug. 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Glenn J.and Nellie Dugan Vannoy.
A lifelong resident here, she was employed 23 years in the medical office of the late Dr. Alexander S. Fisher. before retirement. She was a graduate of East Liverpool High School with the Class of 1936. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Her husband, William C. Pusey, died in 1980. She also was preceded in death by a son, Peter J. Pusey in 1963; a brother GlennJ. Vannoy in 1998; and a sister, Dorothy Rickard in 1993.
She is survived by two sons, Elwood T. Pusey and his wife, Sandra, of Irwindale, Calif., and William C. Pusey of East Liverpool; a sister, Jo-Ann Vannoy of East Liverpool; two grandchildren, Cassandra Morales and Erika Pusey of Irwindale; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Morales and David Morales of Irwindale.
The Rev. Charles Perry, chaplain at City Hospital, will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Henry Surmaceviz Obituary

Henry Surmaceviz
The Review
Oct. 13, 2000

SALINEVILLE – Henry George Surmaceviz, 72, of Clarks Mill Road, died at 10:37 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Salem Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack.
He was born in Salineville June 27, 1928, a son of the late Walter and Surmacevic and Stefaniya Gryzmala.
He worked as a clay miner at various local mines and was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Snay Surmacevik; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Barbara) Smith of Wellsville and Mrs. William (Kimberley) Price of Salineville; three sons, Terry Surmaceviz and Perry Surmacevic of Lisbon and George Surmaceviz of Salineville; a sister, Mrs. John (Sophia) Chevront of East Liverpool; a half brother, Joseph Gryzmala of Salineville; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild..
Arrangements are pending at Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home.

Mildred J. Engelmann Obituary

Mildred Engelmann
The Review
Oct. 13, 2000

YOUNGSTOWN – Mildred J. Engelmann, 90, of Fifth Avenue died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2000 at Park Vista following an extended illness.
She was born in Slayden, Miss., Aug. 6, 1910, a daughter of the late William E. and Wilhelmenia Britton Jarvis.
She was a former elementary school teacher and a Presbyterian by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Engelmann, and a son Carl J. Engelmann.
She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Guest of Lisbon; a son, William H. Engelmann of Tempe, Ariz.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be held in Casa Grande, Ariz. at a later date.
Arrangements were made by the Weber Funeral Home in Lisbon.

Robert McKeever Obituary

Robert McKeever
The Review
Oct. 13, 2000

LISBON – Robert F. McKeever, 76, of Applegate Road died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Wade Park in Cleveland of a myocardial infarcation.
He was born in Perry, N.Y., April 20, 1924, a son of the late Allen and Grace Ferguson McKeever.
He worked as a high pressure pipe fitter inspector for the state of Ohio until retiring.
He is survived by his wife, the former Brigitte Eberth McKeever; a half-brother, Robert F. Ryan of Elmira Heights, N. Y. ; and a half-sister, Gloria Dildine of Elmira, N. Y.
Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were made by the Weber Funeral Home.

Darlene K. Truax Davis Obituary

Darlene Davis
The Review
Oct. 13, 2000

WELLSVILLE – Darlene K. Truax Davis, 57, of Broadway Avenue, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at the Calcutta Health Care Center.
‘ She was born in East Liverpool May 3, 1943, a daughter of Katherine Rosenlieb Truax of Wellsville and he late Robert Truax.
She worked at the Tropical Tan Salon in Wellsville
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Muriel) Dalrymple of Wellsville; three sons, Craig Palmer of Salineville, Robert Palmer of Columbus and Eric Palmer of Toronto; a sister, Mrs. John A. (Cindy) Lombardozzi Jr. of Highlandtown; and six grandchildren.
The Rev. Rick Lautzenheiser of the Community Life Fellowship in Hanoverton will conduct services at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Empire.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Malcom Edgar McBurney Obituary

Malcolm Edgar McBurney, 89
The Review
July 26, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Malcolm Edgar McBurney, 89, of Frederick Heights, died Monday, July 23, 2001, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Weirton, W. Va., Feb. 19, 1912, and was the son of the late George and Mary (Rankin) McBurney.
Living his entire life in the area, Mr. McBurney was owner and operator of the former McBurney Pharmacy in East Liverpool for 45 years. He was a graduate of Weirton High School and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, where he was honored with a 50- year pin and also was associated with the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a life member of Elks lodge No. 258 in East Liverpool and the Al Koran Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. He also was a member of the Tri State Casting Club, Masonic Lodges No9. 315, No. 55, No. 95 and No. 100, East Liverpool Shrine Club, East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepter Rite Masons, Ancient Accepter Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville Censistory, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio and the East Liverpool Association of Ancient and Accepted Masons.
Mr. McBurney was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific on Admiral Kincades 7th fleet as a lieutenant. He attended Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Coleman) McBurney, whom he married July 25, 1941; two nieces, Jana (Franklin) Crawford and her husband Ray of Stow, Ohio, and Marsha (Franklin) Fisher and her husband Bob of Strongsville; a nephew, Lee McBurney and his wife Nancy of Weirton; and eight great nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert McBurney and Don McBurney.
Services will be held at the Calcutta Cahpel of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Friday, July 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Maly of the First United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home in Calcutta one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Friends may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com.
Memorial contributions may be mae to the charity of your choice.

Michael Cenker Obituary

Michael Cenker
The Review
Oct. 9, 2000

WELLSVILLE – Services will be held Tuesday for Michael Cenker, 86, of Aten Avenue, who died at 11:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in the emergency room at City Hospital.
He was born in Toronto March 25, 1914, a son of the late Peter and Anna Schutak Cenker.
He worked as a boiler fireman at the former Peerless Clay Co. in Port Homer, then at the Hall China Co. in East Liverpool before retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Byzantine Church in Toronto.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Holland Cenker, at home; a son, Michael A. Cenker, at home and a sister, Ann Galbach of Leesburg, Fla.
The Rev. Bernard Gaete of the Immaculate Conception church will conduct services at 9:30 a.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Clyde E. Wallace Obituary

Clyde E. Wallace
The Review
Oct. 9, 2000

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Clyde E. Wallace, 63, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at Wade Park Veteran’s Hospital in Cleveland following a lengthy illness.
He was born in
Glasgow, Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence and Edith McVay Wallace.
He was employed as a security guard at Dover Cehmical in Dover until retirement. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and attended the Christian Temple Church in Urichsville.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Vandine Wallace; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Tonya V. L. Wallace) Toland and Mrs. Matt (Tara M. R.)Lehigh of Urichsville; two brothers, Larry Wallace and William Wallace of Toronto; and three grandchildren.
Pastor Larry Hostettler will conduct services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, 116 Second St. N.E., New Philadelphia. Burial will be in Dover Burial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Evelyn Cronin Barnes Obituary

Evelyn Barnes
The Review
Oct. 9, 2000

BEAVER – Evelyn Cronin Barnes, 90, of the Franciscan Manor, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at the Beaver Medical Center.
She was born February 25, 1910, in St. Marys, W. Va., a daughter of the late Ben K. and Alma Seckman Cronin.
She was a retired sales clerk and also at one time worked at the Homer Laughlin China Co. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne F. Barnes.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Grace) Behm of Freedom, and Mrs. David (Darlene) Dougherty of Rochester; a sister Loraine Staggers of Chester; one brother, Edward W. Cronin of Midland; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Rev. Dr. W. Marshall Davis jr. of the church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Richard M. Dietz Obituary

Richard M. Dietz
The Review
Oct. 9, 2000

EAST LIVERPOOL – Richard M. Dietz, 75, of state Route 267, died Saturday, Oct 7, 2000, at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Glenmoor Nov. 11, 1924, a son of the late Albin John and Leola Burlingam Dietz.
He was employed as a die press operator at American Paper Products until retiring. He served with the U. S. Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Beulah (Colgrove) Dietz; a son John A. Dietz of Wakefield, VA.; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lu A.) Blythe of Falls Church, Va., Diane Dietz of Laxohatchee, Fla., Mrs. Glenn (Myra) Earich of LaCroft, Polly S. Dietz of Arlington, Va., and Dora Dietz of Glenmoor; a brother, Robert Dietz of Calcutta; two sisters, Wilma Jean Nicholson of Illinois and Ann K. “Dot” Hobbs of Florida; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Charles Parry, chaplain at City Hospital will conduct services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memo9rial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Debra Jean Link Obituary

Debra Link
The Review
July 23, 2001

NEW CUMBERLAND – Debra Jean Link, 47, of Chestnut Street, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in East Los Angeles, Calif., March 21, 1954, a daughter of Norma King Lawson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and the late Frank Lawson.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Link of New Cumberland; three sons, David J. Rains of Lake Havasu City and Eric D. Link and Joshua D. Link of New Cumberland; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Lawson.
No calling hours or services are planned at the request of the family.
The Turley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Cecil Bowers Obituary

Floyd Bowers
The Review
July 23, 2001

COLUMBIANA – Floyd Cecil “Buss” Bowers, 85, formerly of East Liverpool, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.
He was born in East Liverpool Nov. 6, 1915, the son of the last John “Jack” and Ruth Haudenscheldt Bowers.
He worked at the Hall China Company and the former Edwin M. Knowles Pottery. He was a Methodist.
He is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Maloni of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; a son, John Michael Bowers of East Liverpool; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by grandparents who raised him, Mr. and Mrs. George (Clara) Haudensheldt.
The Rev. William Church of the Calvary United Methodist Church will conduct services at noon Tuesday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home a half-hour prior to the service.

Dr. John D. O'Brien Obituary

Dr. John O’Brien
The Review
July 23, 2001

HUBBARD, Ohio – Dr. John D. O’Brien, PhD, 59, of Chestnut Ridge Road, died at 3:08 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown following a brief illness.
He was born in East Liverpool Aug. 2, 1941, as son of Jane Hodgson McHenry of Chester and the late John E. O’Brien.
He had been a professor of anthropology at several colleges.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen A. O’Brien of Portland, Ore.; and two half-brothers, Jeffrey O’Brien of Pennsylvania and Jay O’Brienof Kennebunk, Maine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Dawson funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements

Ruth H. Smith Obituary

Ruth Smith
The Review
July 123, 2001

EAST PALESTINE – Ruth H. Smith, 86, of East Main Street, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Inman Boarding Home following a brief illness.
She was born in East Palestine Feb. 26, 1915, a daughter of the late George and Amanda Edwards Barnhouse.
She was employed as a receptionist with Dr. Jack Carpenter until retiring. She served with the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II and was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Hollenbaugh,
Kathryn Duncan and Virginia Gernert of East Palestine; a son, Robert T. Smith of Columbiana; a sister, Peggy Stewart of Cordova, Ala; several grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
The Rev. Ronald Spore will conduct services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4579 and American Legion Post 31.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.

Davis Sanders Obituary

Davis Sanders
The Review
July 23, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Davis Allen Sanders, 34, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a house fire at his residence.
He was born in Steubenville Sept. 22, 1966, a son of the late Daniel Clifford and Arlene Jane Maple Sanders.
He worked as a baker at Sam’s Club in Robinson Township, Pa. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a Methodist.
H is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charlie (Lorain) Tarver of Kings Bay, Ga.
The Rev. Harry Hukill will conduct services at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Union Cemetery Chapel in Steubenville.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville.

Mary Rhodes Obituary

Mary Rhodes
The Review
July 23, 2001

SALINEVILLE – Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Rhodes, 76, of Water Street, died at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a brief illness.
She was born in Salineville Feb. 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Kathryn G. Sweeney Mundy.
She retired as a clerk in the office at the Salineville, IGA and was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Cliffton C. Rhodes; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Regina) Bridge of Salineville; two sons, C. David Rhodes of Toronto and Charles L. Rhodes of Fort Pierce, Fla.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The Rev. Father John P. Tully will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a prayer vigil to be held at 2.

Edith Jones Obituary

Edith Jones
The Review
July 23, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Edith M. Cusick Jones, 65, of Old Lincoln Highway, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Lanfair Center in Lancaster following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Madison Township Jan. 20, 1936, a daughter of Lloyd M. Cusick and Nancy C. Savage Cusick Nulf.
She worked as an assistant to Floyd Lower at the Columbiana County Extension Office. She was a member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel “Leslie” Jones.
She is survived by two sisters, Phyllis M. Tullis of Lisbon and Marlene K. Oliver of Lancaster.
The Rev. Dennis Fellenger will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eells-Leggett Funeral Home in Lisbon and one hour prior to the services at the church
Wednesday.

Donald A. Clutter, Jr. Obituary

Donald A. Clutter Jr., 7 months
The Review
July 23, 2001

EAST LIVERPOOL – Donald A Clutter Jr., 7 month old son of Donald A Clutter Sr. and Cynthia D. Russell Clutter, died in the emergency room at City Hospital Thursday, July 19, 2001, from an ailment he has had since birth.
He was born in Salem Dec. 18, 2000.
He is survived by his paternal grandparents Albert and Mildred Clutter of East Liverpool; his maternal grandfather, William Wright of Wellsville; his paternal great-grandmother, Mable Beaver of East Liverpool; and a sister Alesia Hayhurst of Newll.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at the Calcutta United Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Martha Blackburn officiating.
Friends my visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes.
Friends may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.altmeyer.com

David Elsass Obituary

David Elsass
The Review
August 3, 2001

YOUNGSTOWN – David P. Elsass, 51 of Samuel Avenue, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in Cut Bank, Mont., where he had been visiting his sister.
He was born in East Palestine April 19, 1946, a son of the late Philip C. and Martha Ricker Elsass.
He was employed at the former Ranch Lounge and Bowling Alley, shere he maintained equipment.
He is surviv3ed by six sisters, Mrs. John (Phyllis) Glascow of North Olmstead, Mrs. Robert (Marty) Quinn of Glandorf, Ohio, Mrs. Robert (Susan) Vaughn of Youngstown, Mrs. Jack (Cookie) Shultz of East Palestine, Carol Alexander of Streetsboro and Mrs. Peter (Ruth) Shea of Cut Bank; and two brothers, Philip “Buck” Elsass of Youngstown and George Elsass of Dayton.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine was in charge of local arrangements.