Tuesday, February 19, 2008

JAMES HUGH SIMMONS - Obituary

James Hugh Simmons Obituary
The Evening Review

Contributed by Bonnie Ryan

James Hugh Simmons, 63, former potter, died in his home in Harrison St., Newell, Sunday morning.
Mr. Simmons was a member of the Newell Church of the Nazarene.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Lily Simmons; four daughters, Mrs. Audrey Springer of Erwin, Tenn., Mrs. Marie Bowen of Newell and Lonnie and Opal Simmons at home; five sons Harry, Ray, Garnet, Hughie and Hartley Simmons, at home.
Funeral services have not been arranged. Friends may call that home at any time.

EVA VIDAKOVICH - Obituary

Eva Vidakovich Obituary
Evening Review, Jan. 6, 1992

Contributed by Bonnie Ryan

MIDLAND – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this morning for Mrs. Eva Vidakovich, 80, of Beaver Avenue, who died Friday, Jan. 3, 1992, at the St. Margaret Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Brownsville, Pa., April 21, 1911, a daughter of the late Martin and Jana Kisur Bosanac.
Mrs. Vidakovich was a member of the Presentation Catholic Church, the Circle of Serbian Sisters, Serbian National Federation Lodge 72, The Serbian Club and the Senior Citizens of Midland.
Her husband, Mico Vidakovich, died Aug. 10, 1966.
Survivors include three daughters, Anna “Anka” Vidakovich at home, Katherine “Kata” Vidakovich of Pittsburgh and Millie (Mrs. Rade) Vignovic of Frankfort, Ill.; a niece whom she raised, Debbie (Mrs. James) Gilmore of Dunedin, Fla.; a brother, Josip Bosanac of Yugoslavia; four grandchildren.
The Rev. Donald McIlvane was celebrant of the Mass at 10 at the church. Burial was in Beaver Cemetery.
The Schwerha Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

GARNET RUTH DUNN - Obituary

Garnet Dunn Obituary
Evening Review, Jan. 6, 1992

Contributed by Bonnie Ryan

NEWELL – Services are planned Tuesday for Mrs. Garnet Ruth Dunn, 73, of Harker Avenue, who died Sunday, Jan 5, 1992, at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born July 25, 1918, in Tyler County, W.Va., a daughter of the late James H. Simmons and Lillie Ellen Brewer Simmons.
Mrs. Dunn was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Her husband, Hiram N. Dunn, preceded her in death.
Survivors include two stepsons, Russell Dunn of Mingo Junction, Ohio and Hiram Dunn of Oceanside, Calif.; two brothers, Ray Simmons of Newell and Hughie Simmons Sr. of Chester; five grandchildren; and a niece, Mrs. Beverly Springer, with whom she resided.
The Rev. Charles Maker of the church is to conduct the services at 1 p.m. at the Nixon Funeral Home. Burial is to be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

OPAL SADDLER - Obituary

Opal Saddler Obituary
Evening Review August 9, 1982

Contributed by Bonnie Ryan

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Services are being arranged at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester, W. VA., for Mrs. Opal Belle Saddler, 76, of Van Ness Ave.
She died Saturday evening after becoming ill suddenly while visiting friends in Rilchfield, Ariz.
A retired restaurant worker, Mrs. Saddler was born Oct. 2, 1905 in Tyler County, W. Va., a daughter of James H. Simmons and Lillie E. Brewer Simmons.
She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the waitress and Chef’s Union.
Mrs. Saddler moved here from Newell, W. Va., 42 years ago. She was the widow of Rade Saddler.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister, Ray Simmons and Hughie Simmons and Mrs. Garnet Dunn, all of Newell.

NANCY LEE CARROLL PATTERSON - Obituary

Nancy Lee Carroll Patterson Obituary

Contributed by Bonnie Ryan

Nancy Lee Carroll Patterson, 60, of Carroll Road, died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Beaver Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
She was born in East Liverpool Oct. 27, 1940, a daughter of the later Ross A. and Ruth R. McGonigal Carroll.
A lifelong area resident, she worked at the former Crooks Furniture in East Liverpool for 13 years. She was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Apostle and Prophet Ministry of Jesus Christ, where she was a volunteer for the Joy School at the church.
She is survived by her husband, Neil W. Patterson, at home, whom she married Nov. 24, 1971; three daughters, Clara Davis of Glenmoor, Mrs. Ronald (Ethel) Miller of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Clyde H. (Amanda) Campbell at home; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Blessing of Florida; two brothers, Eugene A. Carroll and John Carroll of Calcutta; a brother-in-law, Bill B. Patterson at home; and six grandchildren, Cora L. Davis of Glenmoor, Megan M. Miller, Ronnie K. Miller and Hailey E. Miller of Virginia Beach, Hanna L. Easterday of Glenmoor and Josiah L. Campbell at home.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Carroll, and a sister, Jane Young.
Pastor Robert Jackman of the church will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
View this obituary and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

PAUL DANIEL PELLEY - Obituary

Paul Daniel Pelley Obituary

Contributed by Sharon Coleman Hall

EAST LIVERPOOL – Services will be held Saturday for Paul Daniel Pelley, 72, of Avondale Street, who died at 8:15 Thursday, June 22, 200, at the home of his son Jay Pelley, following a brief illness.
He was born in Chester June 14, 1928, a son of the late Charles and Goldie Swisher Pelley.
A lifetime area resident, he was employed at Kiddings A&M Auto for 18 years and several years at Homer Laughlin China Co. as a foreman. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a Nazarene. With Sound mind and full understanding, Paul gave his life to Christ on May 27, 2000.
He is survived by three daughters, Ms. Sandy Hardy of Webster, Fla., Brenda (Rick) Reynolds of Lisbon, Cindy (Richard) Miller of Ligonier, Pa.; four sons, Mike Pelley of Webster, Robert Pelley of Gainesville, Texas, Mark Pelley of Cleveland and Jay Pelley of East Liverpool; two sisters, Grace (William) Grimm of Leetonia and Barbara (Donald) Foster of Lisbon; two brothers, Edward Pelley of Warren, Ohio, and Donald Pelley of Tarpin Springs, Fla.; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Garnet Stillwell.
The Rev. Gordon Hall, associate Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, will conduct the services at 11 a.m. at Columbiana County Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the Dawson Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

SETH SMITH - Obituary

Seth Smith, 535 Jefferson Street, Newell, a former streetcar conductor with runs in East Liverpool, Chester and Newell; died this mornig about 9:10 while shoveling snow at his home. He was 80 and apparently suffered a heart attack.

He was born May 14, 1881, in Jackson County, W.VA, son of Cornelius Smith and Emma Smith. He resided in the Newell area since 1905. He was conductor for about 15 years and was employed last as a warehouseman at the Homer Laughlin China Company, Plant 2, retiring 10 years ago.

He attended the Newell Chrisitian Church and was a Master Mason of the Chester Lodge 142 and a member of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pheba Smith at home; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Johnson of Newell, Mrs. Garnet Ulbright of Chester and Mrs. Eunice Huston of Wellsville; two sons, Cecil Smith of Newell and Donald D. Smith of Racvenswood W.VA.; two sisters, Mrs. Mrytle Greenwalt of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Iva Smith of Akron; two brothers, Harvey Smith of Chester, and 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chester Arner Chapel by the Rev. Thomas Weillis. Burial will be in the Locust Hill Cemetry in Chester.

Friends may call at the chapel Sunday and Monday afternoon and evenings.

East Liverpool Review 28 Jan 1961


Contributed by Deborah Wall