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.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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