Thursday, June 25, 2009

Simon Knight - Obituary

Simon Knight
Thurs., Feb. 22, 1979
Evening Review

Simon C. Knight, 60, of 342 Montana Ave., St. Cloud, Fla., formerly of 4479 Middletown Rd, New Middletown, was pronounced dead on arrival Tuesday at 4:27 p.m. at St. Cloud Hospital after taking ill suddenly.
A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Knight was born June 30, 1918, in Massillon, a son of William Knight and Nona Etta Orbaugh Knight.
He moved to St. Cloud eight months ago.
He was retired fire years ago as an inspector at the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co.
Mr. Knight was a member of the Poland Center Community “Church.
In addition to his wife, Mrs. Jean Gilmore Knight, whom he married Dec. 26, 1941, survivors include two sons, Rodney Knight of New Middletown and Jeffrey Knight of Lakeland, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Sandra Stevens of Poland, Mrs. Carol Reese of New Middletown and Mrs. Audrey Hannis of Austintown; three brothers, Russell Knight of Alliance, Clifford Knight of Roland, and Kenneth Knight of New Middletown, seven sisters, Mrs. Viola Hatcher of Akron, Mrs. Mildred Kauffman, Mrs. June Barger, Mrs. Dorothy Felik and Mrs. Delores Heberling, all of New Middletown, Mrs. Edna McGath of St. Cloud and Mrs. Emma Barkley of East Palestine, and six grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine, by the Rev. Wayne E. Meadows of the Free Methodist Community Church in New Middletown. Burial will be in Glenview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pauline Flickinger - Obituary

Mrs. Pauline Flickinger
Thurs., Feb. 22, 1979
Evening Review

Services will be held Saturday at the Dawson Funeral Home for Mrs. Pauline Flickinger, 78, of the Fawcett Apartments, who died Wednesday morning at the Extended Care Center here.
The Rev. Donald Shank will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Flickinger was born in East Liverpool July 29, 1901, a daughter of Silas Green and Martha Smith Green.
She was a retired potter and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Albert F. Flickinger, died April 29, 1967.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edna McDole of East Liverpool; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and Friday afternoon and night.

Elmer R. Brubaker - Obituary

Elmer Brubaker
Thurs., Feb. 22, 1979
Evening Review

Elmer R. (Russ) Brubaker, 81, of 529 College St., died Today at 2 p.m. at Convalescent Center II following a long illness.
A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Brubaker was born in Altoona, Pa., Feb 3, 1896, a son of Samuel Brubaker and Mary Brubaker.
He had resided here for 40 years where he was retired in 1964 from the Genuine Parts Store. At one time, he worked as a general manager of the former Hayes Motor Co.
Mr. Brubaker was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church and a life member of American Legion Post 4.
In addition to his wife, Mrs. Fern R. Brassine Brubaker at home, whom he married Nov. 5, 1949, survivors include two sisters, Miss Bertha Brubaker of Pa., and Mrs. Christina Imler of Duncansville, Pa.; three brothers, Albert and Donald Brubaker, both of Altoona and Paul Brubaker of Duncansville and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. from the Dawson Funeral Home here by the Rev. H. Gene Toot. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday and up until the time of the service Saturday.

Neil P. Shope - Obituary

Neil Shope
Thurs., Feb. 22, 1979
Evening Review

Neil Shope Dies at 77

Neil P. Shope, 77, of 1130 Dairy Lane, died Wednesday at 1:35 p.m. in City Hospital, where he had been a patient since Jan 18.
Mr. Shope was born in Snow Shoe Centre County, Pa., March 29, 1901, a son of Charles Wesley Shope and Annie Calhoun Shope.
Prior to his illness, he worked as a development engineer at the Salem China Company. At one time, he was in charge of the electric and maintenance departments at the Hall Chino Co. and later supervised the electric department at the Homer Laughlin China Co.
Mr. Shope was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Doris Boice Shope, whom he married March 2o, 1925,survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Patricia) Iofredo of Chagrin And a sister, Mrs. Edwin L. (Violet) Goodwin of Penn Hills, Pa.
Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Dawson Funeral Home by the Rev. H. Gene Toot and the Rev. Donald Shank, pastor of the First United Methodist Church here. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and night.

Lula G. Wilson - Obituary

Mrs. Lula G. Wilson
Thursday, July 21,1 949
East Liverpool Review

Mrs. Lula Grace Wilson, 67, widow of Ira Wilson, died Wednesday at 6:50 p.m. in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Van Fosson, 1046, Pan Ave., Chester, following a long illness.
A daughter of the late William and Jennie Saunders, Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 27, 1881, in Reedy, W. Va. She came to this district abot 25 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Fairview, W. Va.
Mrs. Wilson leaves five other daughters, Mrs. Mary Meredith of Parkersburg, W. Va., Mrs. Celeste Campbell of Encampment, Wyo., Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Lucille Calhoon of Nantucket, Mass., and Mrs. Cora Males of Chester; four sons, Roscoe Wilson of Chester, Earl Wilson of Newell, Okey Wilson of East Liverpool and Edward L. Wilson of Metuchen, N. J.; two brothers, Walter Saunders of Rochester, N. Y., and Charles Saunders of Buffalo, N. Y.; 33 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Rites will be held Saturday at 2 pm. in the Arner Funeral Home in Chester by Rev. C. L. Dotson of Follansbee, former pastor of the Chester Free Methodist Church. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call tonight and Friday night at the funeral home.

Ira J. Wilson - Obituary

Ira J. Wilson
Wed., Dec. 1, 1937
East Liverpool Review

Ira J. Wilson, 62, retired carpenter, died in his home on the Fairview road, Chester, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. following a long illness.
Mr. Wilson was a member of the Chester lodge of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Grace Wilson; four sons, Earl of Newell, Roscoe and Okey of Chester and Loil Wilson of New Brunswick, N. J.; six daughters, Mrs. Pear Van Fossan of Ripley, W. Va., Mrs. Betty Eldridge of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Mary Meredith of Parkersburg, W.VA., Mrs. William Bennett and Celeste and Lucille Wilson of Chester; one sister, Miss Ida Wilson of Harrisville, W. Va.; and two brothers, Guy Wilson of Harrisville, and Creed Wilson of West Union, W. Va.
Funeral services will be held in the home Friday at 2:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. W. T. McKee, retired pastor of the Chester Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Friends are asked to call at the home Wednesday and Thursday night.

W. W. Risher - Obituary

W.W. Risher
Wed., Dec. 1, 1937
East Liverpool Review

W.W. Risher, One-Time Potter Here, Buried in Los Angeles

Funeral service were held at Los Angeles today for Winifred W. Risher, 46, formerly of East Liverpool and brother-in-law of Mrs. Edgar McVey of 153 Pennsylvania avenue, who died Monday morning following an extended illness.
Mr. Risher, a potter by trade, moved to California about 14 years ago. He was engaged in the insurance business in California.
The deceased is survived by his widoe, formerly Hazel Marsh and a sister of Mrs. McVey, and one brother of Toronto. Burial was in Los Angeles.