Clara B. Bobalik
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Clara B. Bobalik, 84, of Chester and formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Saturday March 19, 2011 at Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh following brief illness.
A daughter of the late Frank and Martha Derda Juszczak, Clara was born on December I, 1926 in Congo near Newell.
Clara worked 40 years as a registered nurse, retiring from the obstetrics department at East Liverpool City Hospital where her primary duties were labor and delivery. After retirement she worked briefly as an RN in the home health field.
A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester, she was a member and past president of the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild.
She received her nursing degree from the East Liverpool City Hospital School of Nursing.
Her husband, John “Fritz” Bobalik preceded her in death along with three brothers, Joseph, Walter and Cas Juszczak.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Sue Bobalik of Baden, PA; two sons, John (Beth) Bobalik of East Liverpool and Steve (Deb Zorn) Bobalik of Austintown; her sister-in-law whom she actually referred to as her sister, Fran Juszaczak of Chester; four grandchildren, David, Andrew, Meredith, and Ali Bobalik, and many nieces and nephews.
Rev. Father Eric Antwi presided for a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 22m 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred heart Catholic Church. Interment at Spring Hill Cemetery in Wellsville.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clara’s memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
You may view this obituary and send condolences at www.arnerfueralchapel.com
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Benjamin Franklin Booth Obituary
Benjamin F. Booth
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Booth, 89, of Newell, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Born September 9, 1921 in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late Ben and Ella Pritchard Booth.
Ben was a World War II, Army veteran. He retired from Globe Brick. Ben was a Charter Member of the Glendale Church of the Nazarene, where he served as song leader, choir director, Sunday School teacher and board member. He was past president of the Upper Hancock County Community Hymn Sing. Ben and his wife, Bea, loved to sing hymns and share devotions at local nursing homes.
Ben was well known and loved by many people in the Tri-State Area as Santa Claus.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice “Bea” Booth, who he married January 24, 1942; four brothers, Bob, Bill, Willard and Harold Booth and a sister, Dorothy Kirby.
Surviving are his daughter, Jane (Cliff) Tiller of Newell; a son, Benjamin Charles (Judy) Booth of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Rich and Jade Booth and family, Eric Booth, Shannon Booth, Les and Tonya Taylor, Brent and Kim Appleby and Kevan and Angie Nelson and family; and two great grandchildren, Monica Taylor and Faith Appleby.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Glendale Church of the Nazarene in Newell. Pastor Scott Henry officiated. The Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and the WV National Honor Guard conducted military services. Private burial followed in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell.
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Booth, 89, of Newell, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Born September 9, 1921 in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late Ben and Ella Pritchard Booth.
Ben was a World War II, Army veteran. He retired from Globe Brick. Ben was a Charter Member of the Glendale Church of the Nazarene, where he served as song leader, choir director, Sunday School teacher and board member. He was past president of the Upper Hancock County Community Hymn Sing. Ben and his wife, Bea, loved to sing hymns and share devotions at local nursing homes.
Ben was well known and loved by many people in the Tri-State Area as Santa Claus.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice “Bea” Booth, who he married January 24, 1942; four brothers, Bob, Bill, Willard and Harold Booth and a sister, Dorothy Kirby.
Surviving are his daughter, Jane (Cliff) Tiller of Newell; a son, Benjamin Charles (Judy) Booth of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Rich and Jade Booth and family, Eric Booth, Shannon Booth, Les and Tonya Taylor, Brent and Kim Appleby and Kevan and Angie Nelson and family; and two great grandchildren, Monica Taylor and Faith Appleby.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Glendale Church of the Nazarene in Newell. Pastor Scott Henry officiated. The Tri-State Veterans Burial Group and the WV National Honor Guard conducted military services. Private burial followed in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell.
Allan Benjamin Skinner Obituary
Allan B. Skinner
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Allan Benjamin Skinner, 36, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his residence.
He was born October 11, 1975 in Weirton, a son of the late Gary Grant Skinner, Sr. and Joan (Dave) Holbrook of New Cumberland. He was also preceded in death by his brother Gary Grant Skinner, Jr.
Allan was a member of the New Cumberland VFW Post #3526 and was protestant by faith.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his uncle Lowell (Farmer) Hobbs of New Cumberland; and two nephews, Nathan and Austin Skinner and a niece Makayla Skinner.
Services were held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland with Pastor Craig Greathouse officiating . Interment followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Allan Benjamin Skinner, 36, of New Cumberland passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his residence.
He was born October 11, 1975 in Weirton, a son of the late Gary Grant Skinner, Sr. and Joan (Dave) Holbrook of New Cumberland. He was also preceded in death by his brother Gary Grant Skinner, Jr.
Allan was a member of the New Cumberland VFW Post #3526 and was protestant by faith.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his uncle Lowell (Farmer) Hobbs of New Cumberland; and two nephews, Nathan and Austin Skinner and a niece Makayla Skinner.
Services were held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland with Pastor Craig Greathouse officiating . Interment followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Pat Martin Mills Blackwell Obituary
Pat Blackwell
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Pat Martin Mills Blackwell, 69, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
Born September 27, 1941 in St. Marys, she was a daughter of the late Milford and Alice (Cadegan) Martin.
She was a member of the New Manchester and New Cumberland P.T.A., held various offices in Rhododendron Rebecca Lodge No. 11 and was District Deputy President for two years. She served on the Bicentennial Committee, along with her husband, Jim and mother-in-law, Ruth Blackwell and formed the New Cumberland Fireworks Committee and put on the first fireworks show in New Cumberland.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Mills, tow daughters, Shelly Herron and Russella Mills and her youngest son, Jeremy Blackwell.
Surviving are her sons, John (Robin) Mills of Virginia, Munch (Dineen) Mills of New Cumberland and Jason Blackwell and companion, Paula Harrison of Hopewell, PA; ex-husband, Jim Blackwell of New Cumberland; eleven grandchildren, Gave, Brittany, Michelle, Nicco, Zachary, Tori, Madison, Haley, Noah, Austin and Tyler; two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Lillianna; five brothers, Russell, Danny, and Ron Martin all of New Cumberland, Manford Martin of Florida, and Gial Martin of Weirton and three sisters, Eileen Tingler of Tennessee, Idella Grimes of New Cumberland and Allison Martin of Moundsville.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland. Rev. Bob Staub officiated. Burial followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Pat Martin Mills Blackwell, 69, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
Born September 27, 1941 in St. Marys, she was a daughter of the late Milford and Alice (Cadegan) Martin.
She was a member of the New Manchester and New Cumberland P.T.A., held various offices in Rhododendron Rebecca Lodge No. 11 and was District Deputy President for two years. She served on the Bicentennial Committee, along with her husband, Jim and mother-in-law, Ruth Blackwell and formed the New Cumberland Fireworks Committee and put on the first fireworks show in New Cumberland.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Mills, tow daughters, Shelly Herron and Russella Mills and her youngest son, Jeremy Blackwell.
Surviving are her sons, John (Robin) Mills of Virginia, Munch (Dineen) Mills of New Cumberland and Jason Blackwell and companion, Paula Harrison of Hopewell, PA; ex-husband, Jim Blackwell of New Cumberland; eleven grandchildren, Gave, Brittany, Michelle, Nicco, Zachary, Tori, Madison, Haley, Noah, Austin and Tyler; two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Lillianna; five brothers, Russell, Danny, and Ron Martin all of New Cumberland, Manford Martin of Florida, and Gial Martin of Weirton and three sisters, Eileen Tingler of Tennessee, Idella Grimes of New Cumberland and Allison Martin of Moundsville.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland. Rev. Bob Staub officiated. Burial followed in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
Eva Pauline Clutter Obituary
Eva Pauline Clutter
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Eva Pauline Clutter, 76, of Chester, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011.
She was born February 8, 1935 in Shirley, WV, a daughter of the late Elbert and Dolly Price Orr.
She was a member of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Clutter, whom she married June 30, 1951; a grandson, Randall Waite Jr; two sisters, Freda Wade and Arlene Crim and a brother, Denzil Orr.
She is survived by five daughters, Debbie (Randy) Waite, Jackie (Greg) Helmick and Brenda (Mike) Harris all of New Cumberland, Paula Clutter of Chester and Rebecca (Mike) Lisotto of Oakdale, PA; a son, Gerald (Tracy) Clutter of Chester; nine grandchildren, Brian, Lori, Amy, Jamie, Amanda, Kasey, Nikki, Madison and Alex; nine great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bridget, Riley, Emma, Avery, Katie, Zeke, Victoria and Abigail; three sisters, Patsy McClelland of Follansbee and Sue Hamill and Glenda Bennett both of Texas; and two brothers, Thomas Orr of Burgettstown and Jerry Orr of New Manchester.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. Evangelist Frank Higginbotham officiated.
Burial followed in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell.
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Eva Pauline Clutter, 76, of Chester, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011.
She was born February 8, 1935 in Shirley, WV, a daughter of the late Elbert and Dolly Price Orr.
She was a member of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Clutter, whom she married June 30, 1951; a grandson, Randall Waite Jr; two sisters, Freda Wade and Arlene Crim and a brother, Denzil Orr.
She is survived by five daughters, Debbie (Randy) Waite, Jackie (Greg) Helmick and Brenda (Mike) Harris all of New Cumberland, Paula Clutter of Chester and Rebecca (Mike) Lisotto of Oakdale, PA; a son, Gerald (Tracy) Clutter of Chester; nine grandchildren, Brian, Lori, Amy, Jamie, Amanda, Kasey, Nikki, Madison and Alex; nine great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bridget, Riley, Emma, Avery, Katie, Zeke, Victoria and Abigail; three sisters, Patsy McClelland of Follansbee and Sue Hamill and Glenda Bennett both of Texas; and two brothers, Thomas Orr of Burgettstown and Jerry Orr of New Manchester.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Nixon Funeral Home in Newell. Evangelist Frank Higginbotham officiated.
Burial followed in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell.
Carroll Zane Mills Obituary
Carroll Zane Mills
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Carroll Zane (CZ) Mills of Desthrelan, Louisiana, passed away Sat., March 12th in Amedisyus Hospice Care in Metairie, LA, following a lengthy bout with cancer.
Carroll was born at home in New Cumberland on June 18, 1938 to Charles and Jennie (Boso) Mills.
Upon graduation from Wells High School in Newell, he entered the military and served with the U. S. Army in Germany. After his term of service, he returned to the area and worked as a long haul truck driver and was owner and operator of a truck towing service.
He moved to Louisiana in the early 1980s.
Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, two brother, Nile Wayne and Charles Blaine, and a nephew, Corey Anthony Keller.
He is survived by sisters, Jean (Bob) Lockhart and Janet (Rick) Keller, several nieces and nephews and a special some one who became known to him late in life.
Carroll designated his body for research. There are no services planned.
Hancock County Courier
March 24, 2011
Carroll Zane (CZ) Mills of Desthrelan, Louisiana, passed away Sat., March 12th in Amedisyus Hospice Care in Metairie, LA, following a lengthy bout with cancer.
Carroll was born at home in New Cumberland on June 18, 1938 to Charles and Jennie (Boso) Mills.
Upon graduation from Wells High School in Newell, he entered the military and served with the U. S. Army in Germany. After his term of service, he returned to the area and worked as a long haul truck driver and was owner and operator of a truck towing service.
He moved to Louisiana in the early 1980s.
Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, two brother, Nile Wayne and Charles Blaine, and a nephew, Corey Anthony Keller.
He is survived by sisters, Jean (Bob) Lockhart and Janet (Rick) Keller, several nieces and nephews and a special some one who became known to him late in life.
Carroll designated his body for research. There are no services planned.
In Memory of Daniel C. Baker Jr.
In Memory of
Daniel C. Baker Jr.
The Times (Beaver, PA)
February 15, 2011
Posted by Bonnie Baker Ryan
Daniel C. Baker, Jr.
Beaver, Formerly of Brighton Township
Daniel C. Baker, Jr., P.E., 82 of Beaver, formerly of Brighton Township, died February 12, 2011, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Daniel C. Sr. and Henrietta (Hoover) Baker. A Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor, he was chairman of the family –owned firm of Daniel C. Baker Associates, Inc., having served numerous municipalities and industrial companies as a civil engineer and surveyor.
A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, he was an ordained elder of the Presbyterian church, was a member of the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation, and had served as president of the Blockhouse Baker Association, an association of descendants of the earliest settlers in Beaver County.
In 1990, he was named Engineer of the Year by the Beaver County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. In 1993, he received the Founders Award from the Southwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, in 2003, he received a proclamation from the Brighton Township Board of Supervisors for his professional contributions over 43 years, and in 2004 he received the Lifetime Membership Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers. In 2006, a scholarship in his name was awarded to incoming freshmen engineering students in Penn State University’s Beaver Campus and he received a commendation for his achievements from the State Senate of Pennsylvania.
He loved farming and horses, having organized and participated in numerous horse shows and clubs. He enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing, and was an avid Penn State fan, having attended many football games with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Martha McMullen Baker, whom he married on October 22, 1948; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kathie Baker, South Beaver Township; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Christine and Dana Varney, Beaver, and Connie and Chad Weimer, Harleysville, PA; six cherished grandchildren, Lisa Baker King and Kevin King, Idaho Falls, ID, Dalene Varney LaPointe and Christopher LaPointe, South Hamilton, MA, Carla Baker Rebernak and Jeff Rebernak, Sugar City, Id, Clint Baker, Idaho Falls, ID, Clay Varney, Washington, D.C, and Reed Weimer, Harleysville, PA; two great-grandsons, Alden LaPointe, South Hamilton, MA and Garrett Rebernak, Sugar City, ID; two brothers, Robert Baker and Edwin Baker, and a sister, Maryetta Shiring.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were a grandson, Jacob Baker Weimer, and a great grandson, Baker Christian LaPointe.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc, 333 Third St., Beaver.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, by his pastor, Reverend Jeffrey A. Arnold.
Private entombment will take place at the Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.
Daniel C. Baker Jr.
The Times (Beaver, PA)
February 15, 2011
Posted by Bonnie Baker Ryan
Daniel C. Baker, Jr.
Beaver, Formerly of Brighton Township
Daniel C. Baker, Jr., P.E., 82 of Beaver, formerly of Brighton Township, died February 12, 2011, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Daniel C. Sr. and Henrietta (Hoover) Baker. A Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor, he was chairman of the family –owned firm of Daniel C. Baker Associates, Inc., having served numerous municipalities and industrial companies as a civil engineer and surveyor.
A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, he was an ordained elder of the Presbyterian church, was a member of the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation, and had served as president of the Blockhouse Baker Association, an association of descendants of the earliest settlers in Beaver County.
In 1990, he was named Engineer of the Year by the Beaver County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. In 1993, he received the Founders Award from the Southwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, in 2003, he received a proclamation from the Brighton Township Board of Supervisors for his professional contributions over 43 years, and in 2004 he received the Lifetime Membership Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers. In 2006, a scholarship in his name was awarded to incoming freshmen engineering students in Penn State University’s Beaver Campus and he received a commendation for his achievements from the State Senate of Pennsylvania.
He loved farming and horses, having organized and participated in numerous horse shows and clubs. He enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing, and was an avid Penn State fan, having attended many football games with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Martha McMullen Baker, whom he married on October 22, 1948; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kathie Baker, South Beaver Township; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Christine and Dana Varney, Beaver, and Connie and Chad Weimer, Harleysville, PA; six cherished grandchildren, Lisa Baker King and Kevin King, Idaho Falls, ID, Dalene Varney LaPointe and Christopher LaPointe, South Hamilton, MA, Carla Baker Rebernak and Jeff Rebernak, Sugar City, Id, Clint Baker, Idaho Falls, ID, Clay Varney, Washington, D.C, and Reed Weimer, Harleysville, PA; two great-grandsons, Alden LaPointe, South Hamilton, MA and Garrett Rebernak, Sugar City, ID; two brothers, Robert Baker and Edwin Baker, and a sister, Maryetta Shiring.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were a grandson, Jacob Baker Weimer, and a great grandson, Baker Christian LaPointe.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc, 333 Third St., Beaver.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, by his pastor, Reverend Jeffrey A. Arnold.
Private entombment will take place at the Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.
Mary Vuckovich Yrjevic Obituary
Mary Vuckovich Yurjevic
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
YURJEVIC, MARY VUCKOVICH, 84, of Weirton, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at the Weirton Medical Center. Mary was born on February 20, 1917, in Midland, PA, the daughter of the late Milosh and Draginja Ivosevich Vuckovich. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Yurjevic in 1952 and her brother, Nick Vuckovich in 1987 and his wife, Ann, in 1999. Mrs. Jurjevic was homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, KSS Vidovdan and the Serbian Mothers Club. Her son, Robert Yurejevic and his wife Georgianna of Chattanooga, TN; her three daughters, Dorothy Yurjevic of Weirton, Elaine Pietro and her husband Tony and Sharon Musulin and Jene Watkins all of Follansbee, WV; her two sisters, Mildred and Louise Vuckovich both of Weirton, survive. Also surviving include her six grandchildren, Terri Ramey and her husband Rob of Venice, FL, Andrea Brown of Chattanooga, TN, Brian and Brianne Pietro, Michael and Bobby Musulin all of Follansbee, WV, her three great-grandchildren, Chad and BradBrackettof Chattanooga, Tn and Lauren Ramey of Venice, FL, her nephew Michael Vuckovich of Dayton, OH. Arrangements made by Grecko-Hertnick Funeral Home, Main Street, Weirton, WV. Interment will follow at the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
YURJEVIC, MARY VUCKOVICH, 84, of Weirton, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at the Weirton Medical Center. Mary was born on February 20, 1917, in Midland, PA, the daughter of the late Milosh and Draginja Ivosevich Vuckovich. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Yurjevic in 1952 and her brother, Nick Vuckovich in 1987 and his wife, Ann, in 1999. Mrs. Jurjevic was homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, KSS Vidovdan and the Serbian Mothers Club. Her son, Robert Yurejevic and his wife Georgianna of Chattanooga, TN; her three daughters, Dorothy Yurjevic of Weirton, Elaine Pietro and her husband Tony and Sharon Musulin and Jene Watkins all of Follansbee, WV; her two sisters, Mildred and Louise Vuckovich both of Weirton, survive. Also surviving include her six grandchildren, Terri Ramey and her husband Rob of Venice, FL, Andrea Brown of Chattanooga, TN, Brian and Brianne Pietro, Michael and Bobby Musulin all of Follansbee, WV, her three great-grandchildren, Chad and BradBrackettof Chattanooga, Tn and Lauren Ramey of Venice, FL, her nephew Michael Vuckovich of Dayton, OH. Arrangements made by Grecko-Hertnick Funeral Home, Main Street, Weirton, WV. Interment will follow at the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.
Earl S. Davis Obituary
Earl S. Davis
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
DAVIS, EARL, 74, of Fontana, CA, formerly of Follansbee, WV, died August 23, 2001, in Victorville, CA. He was born on March 25, 1922, in Follansbee, WV. Mr. Davis was an assistant coach for the 19545 State Championship football team at Follansbee High School, where he was a 1944 graduate also. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Yvonne; two sons, Sam of Lake Mathews, CA and Jeff of Vista, CA; a daughter, Lisa of Victorville; and eight grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Follansbee United Presbyterian Church.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
DAVIS, EARL, 74, of Fontana, CA, formerly of Follansbee, WV, died August 23, 2001, in Victorville, CA. He was born on March 25, 1922, in Follansbee, WV. Mr. Davis was an assistant coach for the 19545 State Championship football team at Follansbee High School, where he was a 1944 graduate also. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Yvonne; two sons, Sam of Lake Mathews, CA and Jeff of Vista, CA; a daughter, Lisa of Victorville; and eight grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Follansbee United Presbyterian Church.
Virginia Davis Ardito-Turley Obituary
Virginia Davis Ardito-Turley
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
ARDITO-TURLEY, VIRGINIA DAVIS, 92, formerly of Follansbee, WV, died August 8, 2001, in Redland’s CA. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lily Crawford Davis. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Turley; her second husband, Frank Ardito; a brother, Earl S. Davis; and a nephew, Earl S. Davis. Mars Ardito was a primary teacher in Brooke County Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and Brooke County Retired Teachers Association, all of Follansbee. Surviving are several great-nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Follansbee, WV.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
ARDITO-TURLEY, VIRGINIA DAVIS, 92, formerly of Follansbee, WV, died August 8, 2001, in Redland’s CA. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lily Crawford Davis. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Turley; her second husband, Frank Ardito; a brother, Earl S. Davis; and a nephew, Earl S. Davis. Mars Ardito was a primary teacher in Brooke County Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and Brooke County Retired Teachers Association, all of Follansbee. Surviving are several great-nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Follansbee, WV.
James Harvey Kemper Obituary
James Harvey Kemper
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
KEMPER, JAMES HARVEY, 82, of Marianna St., Wellsburg, WV, died Monday, August 27, 2001, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph and Minnie Bilby Kemper. A member of the Wellsburg Presbyterian Church and an Army veteran of WWII, he belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, an Air Corp-airplane mechanic, a Brooke County Constable for many years and also the Brooke County AARP. IN addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Christin Kemper; a daughter Carolyn Jean Kemper, six brothers, William, Richard, Frank, Kenneth, Fred and Archie Kemper; two sisters, Gertrude Ellis and Louise Kerns. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Allen “Joyce” Woodstuff of Wellsbutrg; a brother, Paul Kemper of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two grandsons, Michael Woodstuff and wife, Deborah ,of Wellsburg, and Scott Woodstuff and his wife, Suzanne, of DeFiance, Ohio; three great grandchildren, Michelle Woodstuff of Wellsburg, Andrew and Jonathan of DeFiance; two sister-in-laws, Freda Kemper and Macel Kemper, both of Wellsburg; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg, WV. Interment was held in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg, with full military rights by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
KEMPER, JAMES HARVEY, 82, of Marianna St., Wellsburg, WV, died Monday, August 27, 2001, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph and Minnie Bilby Kemper. A member of the Wellsburg Presbyterian Church and an Army veteran of WWII, he belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, an Air Corp-airplane mechanic, a Brooke County Constable for many years and also the Brooke County AARP. IN addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Christin Kemper; a daughter Carolyn Jean Kemper, six brothers, William, Richard, Frank, Kenneth, Fred and Archie Kemper; two sisters, Gertrude Ellis and Louise Kerns. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Allen “Joyce” Woodstuff of Wellsbutrg; a brother, Paul Kemper of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two grandsons, Michael Woodstuff and wife, Deborah ,of Wellsburg, and Scott Woodstuff and his wife, Suzanne, of DeFiance, Ohio; three great grandchildren, Michelle Woodstuff of Wellsburg, Andrew and Jonathan of DeFiance; two sister-in-laws, Freda Kemper and Macel Kemper, both of Wellsburg; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg, WV. Interment was held in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg, with full military rights by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.
David Carl Yater Obituary
David “Carl” Yater
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
YATER, DAVID ‘CARL’, 75, of Beech Bottom, Wellsbrug, WV., died Monday August 27, 2001, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Alva “Barney” and Beatrice Kauffman Yater. He was a member of the Wellsburg Nazarene Church, and Brooke County Chapter AARP. Aside from his parents he is preceded in death by his wire, Katherine Williams Yater; two sisters, Faye Paugh, and Vera Yater. He is survived by a son, David C. Yater Jr and his wife Jan of Wellsburg; three daughters, Beverly Scott, Donna Green, both of Tiltonsville, Ohio, and Connie Miller and her husband Frank of Beech Bottom; two brothers, Louis “Butch” Yater and his wife Judy of York, PA, Gary “Buck” Green and his wife Ralphealia of Hagerstown, MD; three sisters, Mrs. Duane “Betty” Miller, Patricia Shepard, and Veloris “Ginger” Cook all of Wellsburg; nine grandchildren’; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 6, 2001
YATER, DAVID ‘CARL’, 75, of Beech Bottom, Wellsbrug, WV., died Monday August 27, 2001, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Alva “Barney” and Beatrice Kauffman Yater. He was a member of the Wellsburg Nazarene Church, and Brooke County Chapter AARP. Aside from his parents he is preceded in death by his wire, Katherine Williams Yater; two sisters, Faye Paugh, and Vera Yater. He is survived by a son, David C. Yater Jr and his wife Jan of Wellsburg; three daughters, Beverly Scott, Donna Green, both of Tiltonsville, Ohio, and Connie Miller and her husband Frank of Beech Bottom; two brothers, Louis “Butch” Yater and his wife Judy of York, PA, Gary “Buck” Green and his wife Ralphealia of Hagerstown, MD; three sisters, Mrs. Duane “Betty” Miller, Patricia Shepard, and Veloris “Ginger” Cook all of Wellsburg; nine grandchildren’; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
Opal Foster McCord Obituary
Opal Foster McCord
Brook County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
MCCORD, OPAL FOSTER, 95, of Wellsburg, WV, died Friday, September 7, 2001, at Tanbark Health Care Center in Lexington, KY. She was born November 1, 1905 in Lookout, WV, a daughter of the late Norvel and Martha Brock Foster. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl McCord in 1980; a brother; Clyde Foster; and two sisters; Frankie Hall and Gertrude Light. Opal was a retired Brooke County School Teacher having taught from 1925 to 1970. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsburg; A membr of the WV retired school Employee Association, Wellsburg Civic League, Eastern Star No. 23 of Wellsburg, Ohio Valley Auxiliary, and the Delta Kappa Gamma So. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Roger (Sandra Hall) Hartner of Lancaster, KY; a great-niece and nephew, Heather Corman and Reed Hartner both of Lexington, KY; several cousins, Mary Pulen of Charleston, WV George Pulen of Clemson, SC and Paul Pulen of Roanoke, VA. Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery in Beech Bottom. WV.
Brook County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
MCCORD, OPAL FOSTER, 95, of Wellsburg, WV, died Friday, September 7, 2001, at Tanbark Health Care Center in Lexington, KY. She was born November 1, 1905 in Lookout, WV, a daughter of the late Norvel and Martha Brock Foster. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl McCord in 1980; a brother; Clyde Foster; and two sisters; Frankie Hall and Gertrude Light. Opal was a retired Brooke County School Teacher having taught from 1925 to 1970. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsburg; A membr of the WV retired school Employee Association, Wellsburg Civic League, Eastern Star No. 23 of Wellsburg, Ohio Valley Auxiliary, and the Delta Kappa Gamma So. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Roger (Sandra Hall) Hartner of Lancaster, KY; a great-niece and nephew, Heather Corman and Reed Hartner both of Lexington, KY; several cousins, Mary Pulen of Charleston, WV George Pulen of Clemson, SC and Paul Pulen of Roanoke, VA. Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery in Beech Bottom. WV.
Ester Carle Wells Dodd Obituary
Ester Carle Wells Dodd
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
Dodd, Esther Carle Wells, 89, of Beech Bottom, WV, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at Valley Haven Geriatric Center, Beech Bottom, WV. She was born February 17, 1912, in West Liberty, WV, a daughter of the late Carla Walker and Berlin Underwood Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edgar “Ed” Dodd on July 15, 1999; two brothers, Henry and Emerson Wells; two sisters, Virginia Wells and Elvina Bucey. She was a graduate of the 1930 Class of Wellsburg High School. She was also a graduate of the Riggts Memar System of Beauth Culture of Wheeling; class of 1931. Ester was a beautician for 54 years. She was a member of the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church and a Sunday School teacher for 50 years having taught the Beginner’s Class. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. Surviving are two sons, E. Keith Dodd and his wife, Rose of Berwyn, PA and Lynn Wells Dodd and his wife, Sue of Wellsburg, WV; three grandchildren, Alan, Nathan and Carolyn Dodd. Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburgh, WV.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
Dodd, Esther Carle Wells, 89, of Beech Bottom, WV, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at Valley Haven Geriatric Center, Beech Bottom, WV. She was born February 17, 1912, in West Liberty, WV, a daughter of the late Carla Walker and Berlin Underwood Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edgar “Ed” Dodd on July 15, 1999; two brothers, Henry and Emerson Wells; two sisters, Virginia Wells and Elvina Bucey. She was a graduate of the 1930 Class of Wellsburg High School. She was also a graduate of the Riggts Memar System of Beauth Culture of Wheeling; class of 1931. Ester was a beautician for 54 years. She was a member of the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church and a Sunday School teacher for 50 years having taught the Beginner’s Class. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. Surviving are two sons, E. Keith Dodd and his wife, Rose of Berwyn, PA and Lynn Wells Dodd and his wife, Sue of Wellsburg, WV; three grandchildren, Alan, Nathan and Carolyn Dodd. Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburgh, WV.
Marion W. Bill Echols Obituary
Marion W. “Bill” Echols
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
ECHOLS, MARION W. ‘BILL’, 87 OF Beech Bottom, WV, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001, in the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. He was born on February 26, 1914, in the Ohio County, WV, a son of the late Frank and Anna Jane Terrill Echols. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine E. Echols on February 7, 1998; a brother Morton Echols; and two sisters, Margaret Kirkman and Evelyn Fogle. Bill retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, where he worked for 42 years as an Armature Winder. He was a member of the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church since 1924. Surviving are a son, Thomas D. Echols and his wife, Rebecca of Princeton, WV; several nieces and nephews, among them a special niece, Jane Mallory of Wellsburg; and a special nephew, Victor Echols of Belle Vernon, .Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
ECHOLS, MARION W. ‘BILL’, 87 OF Beech Bottom, WV, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001, in the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. He was born on February 26, 1914, in the Ohio County, WV, a son of the late Frank and Anna Jane Terrill Echols. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine E. Echols on February 7, 1998; a brother Morton Echols; and two sisters, Margaret Kirkman and Evelyn Fogle. Bill retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, where he worked for 42 years as an Armature Winder. He was a member of the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church since 1924. Surviving are a son, Thomas D. Echols and his wife, Rebecca of Princeton, WV; several nieces and nephews, among them a special niece, Jane Mallory of Wellsburg; and a special nephew, Victor Echols of Belle Vernon, .Arrangements made by Chambers Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsburg, WV. Interment will follow in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
Hiram Busatti Obituary
Hiram Busatti
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
BUSATTI HIRAM, 75, of Follansbee, WV, died August 29, 2001, in the Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling WV. He was born on October 8, 1923, in Virginville, WV a son of the late Andrew and Angelina Petrilean Busatti. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Busatti on December, 18, 1999; and two brothers, Rudolph and Alvin Zambarda. He was retired from Local 495 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Follansbee; the Knights of Columbus; and a veteran of the Marines during World War II. Surviving are three sons, Andrew Busatti and his wife, Jenny of Wintersville, OH, Robert Busatti of Divide, CO and David Busatti and his wife, Kristi of Jupiter, FL; a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Diehl and her husband, Bradford of Nashville, Tn; a brother, Earnest Zambarda of Asheboro, NC; three sisters, Edith Brandl of Pittsburgh, PA, Jean Miller of Bayonet Point, FL and Mary Volpe of Cokeburg, PA; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements made by James Funeral Home, Main Street, Follansbee, WV. Entombment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton, WV. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.
Brooke County Review
Sept. 13, 2001
BUSATTI HIRAM, 75, of Follansbee, WV, died August 29, 2001, in the Wheeling Medical Park, Wheeling WV. He was born on October 8, 1923, in Virginville, WV a son of the late Andrew and Angelina Petrilean Busatti. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Busatti on December, 18, 1999; and two brothers, Rudolph and Alvin Zambarda. He was retired from Local 495 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Follansbee; the Knights of Columbus; and a veteran of the Marines during World War II. Surviving are three sons, Andrew Busatti and his wife, Jenny of Wintersville, OH, Robert Busatti of Divide, CO and David Busatti and his wife, Kristi of Jupiter, FL; a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Diehl and her husband, Bradford of Nashville, Tn; a brother, Earnest Zambarda of Asheboro, NC; three sisters, Edith Brandl of Pittsburgh, PA, Jean Miller of Bayonet Point, FL and Mary Volpe of Cokeburg, PA; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements made by James Funeral Home, Main Street, Follansbee, WV. Entombment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton, WV. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.
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