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Monroe County Obituaries

2000

 

Marcella Weber, 88, of SR 78, Lewisville, died March 12, 2000, at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Monroe County, April 11, 1911, a daughter of the late William J. Weber and Gertrude Claus Weber.

She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville, the Women's Guild, a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Lewisville, and a member of the Eastern Star of Woodsfield.

Surviving are five daughters and four sons-in-law, Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Ischy, Lewisville, Iva Wise, Barnsville, Mrs. William (Eileen) Wise, Belmont, Mrs. Sheldon (Juineta) Blair, Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Morris, Barnsville; a sister, Margaret Weber, Lewisville; a brother, William J. Wever, Brooksville, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Hoff, 1971; second husband, Gilbert Weber, 1976; two grandsons; a son-in-law, Sam Wise; three brothers, Westley, Alfred and George Weber; a sister, Emma Lent.

Friends were received Mar. 14 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held March 15, at 1 p.m., with Rev. William Worcester officiating.  Interment in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge services were held March 14.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Guernsey, P.O. Box 1537, Cambridge, Ohio 43725 and or the Trinity United Church of Christ, 47345 Lewisville-Northern Rd., Lewisville, Ohio 43754.

 

Glenn Steele - WOODSFIELD — Glenn Steele, 92, of Woodsfield, died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000) at Forrest Hill Retirement  Community, St. Clairsville.  He was born Sept. 15, 1908, in Woodsfield, son of the late George and Anna (Briggs) Steele. 

Mr. Steele was a retired station chief for Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., Summerfield.

He was a member of Buchanan Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, where he served as elder, trustee and treasurer.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 189, Woodsfield.

He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Young Steele, who died in 1998; five brothers, Alfred I. Steele, C.B. Steele, Arthur Steele, G. Roy Steele and O. Russell Steele; and two sisters, Maude Steele and M. Audrey Steele Hamilton.

He leaves four daughters, Norma J. Eells of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Gary (Glenna Joy) Graham of Wooster, Mrs. John (Janet S.) Pember of Beaumont, Texas, and Mrs. Bernard (Rita S.) Braverman of Alpharetta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Colleen Finlay officiating. Masonic Lodge services will 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Janet Rachel Frank, 60, of 50215 State Route 145, Woodsfield, Oh. (Miltonsburg Community), died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at her home. She was born at Lewisville, Oh. on September 1, 1939, a daughter of Gladys R. Christman Reich who survives of Lewisville, Oh. and the late Vernon Reich.

          She was a former optometric assistant for Dr. Douglas E. Huff in Barnesville, Oh. and was also a former Avon Representative. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville, Oh., where she was a member of the choir and the Women's Guild. She was also a former 4-H advisor in Monroe County, Oh. for many years.

          Surviving in addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Forrest O. "Frosty" Frank, whom she married on June 8, 1957; daughter, Aimee Bartenschlag and her husband, Donald of Zanesville, Oh.; sons, Forrest V. Frank and his wife, Becky of Findlay, Oh. and Matthew D. Frank and his wife, Paula of Grandview Heights, Oh.; two sisters, Sandra Yontz and her husband, Dale of Woodsfield, Oh. and Rose Frank and her husband, Ed of Lewisville, Oh.; brothers, Larry Reich and his wife, Glenda of Woodsfield, Oh. and Vernon E.C. Reich II and his wife, Myra of Lowell, Oh.; grandchildren, Alexander Frank, DeAnna Frank and Andrea Frank, all of Findlay, Oh., Alicia Frank and Jessica Frank, both of Grandview Heights, Oh. and Amelia Bartenschlag and April Bartenschlag, both of Zanesville, Oh.; several nieces and nephews.

          Friends will be received at the WATTERS FUNERAL HOME, Woodsfield, Oh. from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday. Friends then were received at Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville, Oh. from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. William Worcester III officiating. Burial will follow in the Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Oh.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 47345 Lewisville-Northern Rd., Lewisville, Oh. 43754 or to Hospice of Guernsey, (Monroe County Unit), P.O. Box 1537, Cambridge, Oh. 43725.

 

Robert Woodrow Cline

Source:  Monroe County Beacon dated September 28, 2000

     Robert Woodrow Cline, 83, of 38126 Wolf Pen Rd., Woodsfield, died Sept. 22, 2000, in the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.  He was born near Woodsfield, Dec. 12, 1916, a son of the late Alonzo E and Arrena E. Highman Cline.

     He was a retired farmer and a member of the Conner Ridge United Methodist Church, near Woodsfield.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII where he received two bronze stars, a purple heart, and was a prisoner of war.  He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5303, Woodsfield.

     Surviving are his wife, Jean E. Turner Cline, whom he married June 10, 1940; four sisters, Mrs. Herb (Grethel) Shafer, Ashland, Wilma Babcock, Frazeysburg, Jean Ambrus, Newark, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Fink, Newark; two brothers, Kenneth D. Cline and his wife Rosalie, Woodsfield, Hilton "Pete" Cline and his wife, Evelyn, Polk; several nieces and nephews.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Denzil and Eddie Cline.

     Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Sept. 24, where funeral services were held Sept. 25, with Harold B. Kinney, Fr. officiating.  Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery, Woodsfield, with full military graveside services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

 

Hulda Young, nee Landefeld

Hulda Young, 92, Miltonsburg Community, Rt. 3, Woodsfield, died March 27, 2000, at her home.  She was born in St. Louis, Mo., June 18, 1907, a daughter of the late George and Amanda Meusch Landefeld. She was the last surviving child of the six Landefeld brothers and sisters who emigrated from Obergude, Gemany to Monroe County between 1865 and 1885.

     Surviving are a daughter, Judith Ann Young, Washington, DC; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul E. Jr., and Barbara Young, Columbus; three grandchildren; Lisa Lee, Stockton, Calif., Bret Young, Washington, D.C., Sara Young, Madison, Wisc.; two great-grandchildren; Amanda and Bo Lee; a brother-in-law, Richard Riemenschneider, Zanesville.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Young, Sr., May 20, 1988.

     Friends were received March 30 and March 31 until time of services at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with Paul E. Young, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in the Miltonsburg Cemetery.

     Memorial contributins may be made to Miltonsburg Cemetery Association, c/o David Landefeld, 49890 Keylor-Hill Road, Woodsfild, Ohio 43793

 

Ralph Edmund Matz:

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon dated November 30, 2000

   Ralph E. Matz, 84, Chillicothe, died Nov. 20, 2000, in Chillicothe following a brief illness.  He was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Woodsfield, the son of William F. and Mary Ann Schaub Matz.

   He was a retired corrections officer with the Federal Prison Service.  A U.S. Navy veteran, he served with the Seabees in WW II.  As a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in West Virginia, his group was responsible for the construction of two State Parks.  For many years he was active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees on the local and state level.  He was an active member of the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe.

   Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Jenny Matz, Wheeling, William E. and Connie Matz, Boerne, TX; five grandchildren, Laura, Gregory, Katherine, Andrew and Kathleen; a great-grandson, Marcellus; nephew, Jim and wife, Rita Matz, Lebanon.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; his wife, Dorothy Anne Miller, Jan. 14, 1996, whom he married May 15, 1949.

   Friends were received at the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Nov 24.  Funeral services were held at the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, with Pastor Larry Miracle officiating.  Burial followed in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, OH  45601.

 

Floyd Edgar Denbow

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon dated December 21, 2000

Floyd Edgar Denbow, 94, 46017 SR 145, Lewisville, died Dec. 18, 2000, at his home.  He was born near Lewisville, 1906, a son of the late William and Elsie Grace Gardner Denbow.

     He was a retired furnace operator for the Barneby Engineering Co. in Columbus, and was a Methodist by faith.

     Surviving are a son, Floyd F. Denbow and his wife, Mabel, Woodsfield; a daughter, Margaret E Ferguson, Columbus; four grandchildren, Fred Denbow, LeSage, W.VA., Tom Denbow, Gallipolis, Theresa Fogle and Laura Droese, both of Columbus; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Agnes Norman Denbow, who died April 21, 1988; two brothers, Clayton Denbow, Lawrence Denbow; a sister Blanche Stimpert; three grandchildren, Mary Denbow, Paul Ferguson and Robert Whatley.

     Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, 6 - 9 p.m., Dec. 20, Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 21, in the chapel of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Columbus.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Columbus.

 

Freda Mae Smith

Source:  Monroe County Beacon dated May 18, 2000

   Freda Mae Smith, 88, of Orrville, died May 12, 2000, in Brenn Field Nursing Center, Orrville.  She was born May 2, 1911, in Lewisville, a daughter of the late George Smith and Mary Elizabeth Young.

   She was a member of Orrville Christ United Church of Christ, enjoyed quilting at the church and the day care center.

   Surviving are a sister, Lyria Kestner, Massillon; a brother, Elmer C. Smith, Dalton.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Matilda Hoff, Kate Schneider and Ann Heddleson; four brothers, Henry Smith, Charles Smith, William Smith and Fred Smith.

   There were no calling hours.  Graveside services were held May 15 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville, with Rev. Randy Gehres officiating.  Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery.

   Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 301 Main St. N., Orrville, OH 44667.

   Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, in charge of arrangements.

 

Margaret Gertrude Weber

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon dated May 18, 2000

          Margaret G. Weber, 82, of 47083 Northern Rd., Lewisville, died May 9, 2000 at her home.  She was born May4, 1918 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late William J. and Gertrude Claus Weber.

          She was a 47-year member of the Illdreth Rebekah Lodge #847 of Lewisville, an employee of the Modern Hardware, Woodsfield, for more than 25 years and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville.

          Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Sharon Weber, Woodsfield, Dale and Gloria Weber, Pataskala; a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Mark (Rebecca) Huffman, Graysville; a brother William J. Weber, Brooksville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard D. Weber, Aug. 1997; three brothers, Wesley, Alfred and George Weger; two sisters, Emma Lent and Marcella Weber.

          Friends were received May 12 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held on May 13, with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.  Burial follow in the Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.  Rebekah Lodge services were held May 12 at the funeral home.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Guernsey, Inc., P.O. Box 1537, Cambridge, OH  43725.

 

Delvin Edward Weber

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon dated August 10, 2000

          Delvin Edward Weber, 53, of 39985 TR 95, Woodsfield, died July 30, 2000 in the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville.  He was born in Marietta, Nov. 30, 1946, a son of Dennis and Ruth Ridgway Weber, Lewisville.

          He was a 1966 graduate of Skyvue High School and a graduate of Galion Welding School, Galion.  He was a laborer for the Ohio department of Transportation in Monroe County, was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian church, near Lewisville.

          In addition to his parents, surviving are two daughters, Jessica Marie Weber and Kimberly Ann Weber, both of Woodsfield; a sister, Mrs. Bill (Brenda) Rice, Marietta; a brother, Kevin Dennis Weber, Caldwell; several nieces and nephews.

          Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Aug. 1, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Aug. 2, with Rev. Dr. Stephen Long officiating.  Burial will follow in the Buchanan cemetery, near Lewisville.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Buchanan Presbyterian Church, c/o Dianne L. Reed, 45625 SR 78, Lewisville, Ohio 43754.

 

Helen M. Keylor

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon dated March 30, 2000

   Helen M. Keylor, 80, of 106 East Marietta St., Woodsfield, died March 23, 2000 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield.  She was born at Lewisville, May 4, 1919, a daughter of the late Walter and Jessie Cronin Feiber.

   She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of Christ, a member of the Ladies Women of Moose, Lodge 2247, Woodsfield.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Janet) Keevert, Woodsfield, Mrs. Bill (Patty) Powell, Columbus; three sons, Walter Keylor and his wife, Barbara, Woodsfield, Larry Keylor and his wife, Cheryl, Woodsfield, Fred Keylor and his wife, Alice, Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph L. Feiber.

   Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, March 24, where funeral services were held March 25, with Keith Jones officiating.  Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

   Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey, P.O. Box 1537, Cambridge, OH  43725

 

Alleman, Roy L. Alleman
Source:     The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, June 24, 2000
    Roy L. Alleman, 70, of Woodsfield, died Friday (June 23, 2000) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
    He was born Feb. 18, 1930, in Monroe County, a son of the late John and Ella Reef Alleman.
    He was retired from Ormet Corp. in Hannibal.
    He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bertschy Alleman; a son, Roger Alleman of Woodsfield; three daughters, Karen Jones and Nancy McKelvey, both of Woodsfield, and Sandy Fontana of New Philadelphia; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
    There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, with Paul Eddy officiating.
    Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home. 

 

Mary Jo Hart, nee Lang
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 3, 2000
    Mary Jo Hart, 63, of Cameron, died Sunday (July 2, 2000) at her home.
    She was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Madrill Yerkey Blake Lang.
    Mrs. Hart was a homemaker and a volunteer worker for Community Action in Monroe and Noble counties. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jolena Marie Hart Jackson, on Jan. 17, 2000.
    She leaves her husband, Edwin Carl Hart; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Vickie) Ady of Beallsville; three sons, Robert (Joann) Burgett of Caldwell, Edwin (Penny) Hart and Carl Jeffery (Tammy) Hart, both of Macksburg; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Jerri) Williams of Weston, W.Va., and Mrs. Roger (Marion) Pickenpaugh of Caldwell; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    No calling hours or services will be observed.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Weston, W.Va.
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey, Monroe Unit, P.O. Box 1537, Cambridge, OH 43725.

 

Mildred R. McClellan, nee Boring
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 5, 2000
    Mildred R. McClellan, 79, of Woodsfield, died Monday (July 3, 2000) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Etonwah, Tenn., daughter of the late Frank and Sallie (Gay) Boring.
    Mrs. McClellan retired from Barnesville Hospital, where she had served as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, Clarington.
    She was preceded in death by a grandson, Randy McClellan, and a son-in-law, Clifford Downes.
    She leaves her husband, Willie R. McClellan, Woodsfield, whom she married Jan. 1, 1941; two sons, Bill McClellan of Pataskala and Rick (Tammy) McClellan of Grove City; three daughters, Frankie Downes of Lincoln, Del., Mrs. Larry (Pat) Strouse of Obetz and Mrs. Bill (Judy) Davis of Columbus; three brothers, T.J. (Rella) Boring of Knoxville, Tenn., Frank (Margie) Boring of Alcoa, Tenn., and Vernon (Olive) Boring of Merritt Island, Fla.; five grandchildren; a great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Glenn E. Fliehman
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 6, 2000
    Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Glenn E. Fliehman, 87, of Woodsfield, who died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at his home.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
    He was born May 21, 1913, in Injun Run (Marr), Monroe County, Ohio, son of the late Reinrich and Mena (Niemeyer) Fliehman.
    Mr. Fliehman was retired owner and operator of the former Monroe Theater, Woodsfield. He was retired broker and founder of Fliehman Realty and co-owner of the Ohio Rotary Drilling Co.

 

Brandon Charles Geehring
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 6, 2000
     Brandon Charles Geehring, 9, of Lewisville,Ohio, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
    He was born Sept. 25, 1990, in Marietta, son of Keith and Rebecca (Blackstone) Geehring.
    Brandon was a fourth-grade student at Skyvue Elementary School near Graysville, Ohio and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, with the Revs. Fr. David Gaydosik, Fr. Thomas Hamm and Fr. Samuel R. Saprano serving as celebrants.
    Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville. 

Julia S. Crock, nee Mullin
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 14, 2000
    Julia S. Crock, 87, a resident of the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Woodland Court, Woodsfield, died Thursday (July 13, 2000) at the care center.
    She was born Jan. 24, 1913, in the South District of Russia, daughter of the late Stephen and Frances Mullin.
    Mrs. Crock retired from Texas Instruments.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Crock.
    Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
    Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, with Minister Joe Hise officiating. 

Edith Dixon, nee Starr
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 16, 2000
    Edith Dixon, 85, of Woodsfield, died Friday (July 14, 2000) at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
    She was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Clarence Edward Starr and Clara Paulus Starr.
    Mrs. Dixon was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Woodsfield, Lydia Temple, Pythian Sisters, Past Chef’s Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 87, Woodsfield.
    She previously worked with the senior citizens organization of Monroe County.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred O. Dixon, in 1972; two brothers, Roy Starr and Vernon Starr; and an infant sister, Helen Lenora Starr.
    She leaves three sons, Eddie (Patsy) Dixon of New Carlisle, Donald (Jeannie) Dixon of Woodsfield and David (Crystal) Dixon of Lewisville, Ohio; a daughter, Phyllis (Jerald) Tadlock of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Clarence “Tiny” (Fern) Starr of Norton and Ralph Starr of Fort Pierce,Florida; two sisters, Lucy (Franklin) Mallett of New Carlisle and Mary Opal Starr of Woodsfield; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Monday. The Reverend Dr. Stephen Long will officiate.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Pythian Sister Lodge services will be 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, c/o the Reverend Colleen Finlay, 108 Adams Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

Richard H. Mehler
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, July 17, 2000
    Richard Henry Mehler, 68, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Sunday (July 16, 2000) at his home.
    He was born July 11, 1932, near Woodsfield, son of the late William J. and Dorothy A. (Hughes) Mehler.
    Mr. Mehler was a retired service station attendant at Masters Garage in Woodsfield. He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where he was also belonged to the Purgatorial Society.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Bernetta McCaslin.
    He leaves his wife, Gwen J. Mehler, whom he married, Aug. 2, 1964; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Jane) McBride of Jerusalem; a son, Richard Andrew (Terri) Mehler of Morristown, Ohio; four sisters, Kathleen Hannahs, Marie Kirkland, Rose Mehler and Clara Kelley, all of Woodsfield; two brothers, Fred Mehler of Moundsville and George Mehler of Woodsfield; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
    Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Reverend Father Thomas Hamm serving as celebrant.
    Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Rosary devotions will be recited 8 p.m. followed by vigil services at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, both at the funeral home. 

James Coplan
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, August 9, 2000
    Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio for James J. Coplan, 73, of Laings, Ohio who died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000) at his home.
    Ministers Harold Kinney Jr., Warren Kenney and Paul Eddy will officiate. Burial will be in Goudy Church Cemetery, near Woodsfield.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    He was born July 2, 1927, in Monroe County, Ohio, son of the late James F. and Leona Mae (Craig) Coplan.
    Mr. Coplan retired from the Ormet Corp., Hannibal, Ohio and was a member of Goudy Church of Christ. He was a veteran having served in World War II.
    He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ebert; and a sister, Clara Coplan.
    He leaves his wife, Donna (Haught) Coplan of Laings, Ohio; two sons, Larry Coplan of Dallas, Texas and James A. Coplan of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Vickie) Nething of Birch Run, Michigan and Linda Smith of Woodsfield; two brothers, William Coplan of Woodsfield and Clifford Coplan of Tallmadge, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Forshey of Woodsfield and Virginia Williamson of Lower Salem, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. 

Ralph D. Piatt
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, August 30, 2000
     Ralph D. Piatt, 81, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000) at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.
    He was born Jan. 20, 1919, in Rinard Mills, son of the late George W. and Winona (Taylor) Piatt.
    Mr. Piatt retired from Conalco Aluminum Co., Hannibal, and was a partner of the former Piatt Brothers Contracting Co., Woodsfield.
    He was a member of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church, Woodsfield.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Mae Piatt; four brothers, Rome Piatt, Watson Piatt, Howard Piatt and Gene Piatt.
    He leaves his wife, Eileen (States) Piatt, whom he married Dec. 20, 1941; a sister, Helen Blevins of Grove City; a brother, the Reverend Robert Piatt of Canton; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, with the Revs. Lynda K. Masters and Robert Piatt officiating.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. 

Miss Florence L. Wright
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, September 21, 2000
    Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Florence L. Wright, 92, of Woodsfield, who died Wednesday September 20, 2000, at Barnesville Hospital.
    The Reverend Lynda Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Moffatt Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to services, at the funeral home.
    She was born May 26, 1908, in Moundsville, West Virginia, daughter of the late James Lindsay and Lucy Frances Staggers Wright.
    Miss Wright was a former caregiver of the elderly for several years and was a member of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Haslam and Thelma Litman; a brother, Carl Wright; a nephew, Coleman Litman.
    She leaves two sisters, Alice Stanley of Woodsfield and Mrs. Rudy (Edna) Olson of Green Bay, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Lucille Wright Neff of New Martinsville, West Virginia.; several nieces and nephews, including Connie Wright, her caregiver. 

Robert Woodrow Cline
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2000
    Robert Woodrow Cline, 83, of Woodsfield, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000 at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
    He was born Dec. 12, 1916, near Woodsfield, son of the late Alonzo E. and Arrena E. Highman Cline.
    Mr. Cline was a retired farmer and a member of the Conner Ridge United Methodist Church, near Woodsfield.
    He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. During his service in the military he received two Bronze Stars a Purple Heart and was a prisoner of war.
    He was a life member of the VFW Post 5303, Woodsfield.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Denzil and Eddie Cline.
    He leaves his wife, Jean E. Turner Cline, whom he married June 10, 1940; four sisters, Mrs. Herb (Grethel) Shafer of Ashland, Wilma Babcock of Frazeysburg, Jean Ambrus and Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Fink, both of Newark; two brothers, Kenneth D. (Rosalie) Cline of Woodsfield and Hilton “Pete” (Evelyn) Cline of Polk; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Monday, with Harold B. Kinney Jr. officiating.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Military graveside services will be conducted by Belmont Veterans Council. 

Charles W. Mosher, Jr.
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, September 24, 2000
    Charles Wesley Mosher Jr., 69, of Woodsfield, formerly of Cattaraugus, N.Y., died Friday, September 22, 2000 near Woodsfield, following injuries sustained in a tractor accident.
    He was born July 25, 1931, in Gowanda, N.Y., son of the late C. Wesley and Alta Manning Mosher.
    Mr. Mosher was a retired farmer and a Nazarene by faith.
    He was preceded in death by a grandson, Neil Wesley Howard Mosher.
    He leaves his wife, Hope Vincent Mosher, whom he married July 21, 1951; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ruthi) Johnson of Woodsfield, Charlene Casserman of Barberton and Belinda Beaune of Omaha, Neb.; three sons, William Mosher of Barberton, Jerald Mosher of Troy, Ill. and Charles W. Mosher III of Ypsilanti, Mich.; a sister, Deon Thalheimer of Cattaraugus, N.Y.; his step-mother, Ruth Byer Mosher of Cattaraugus, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three nieces.
    Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
    Visitation also from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Free Methodist Church, Woodsfield, with services to follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Steve Cummins officiating.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. 

Violet M. Prestwood
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio October 4, 2002
    Violet M. Prestwood, 95, of Woodsfield, formerly of Cleveland, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000) at The Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Loudenville.    She was born Feb. 5, 1905, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Joshua and
Jenny (Walker) Jones.  Mrs. Prestwood was a member of the United Methodist Church of Woodsfield.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Prestwood, who died in 1990.
    She leaves a daughter, Dorothy Jean and the Rev. Roy A. Walther of Sebring; two grandsons, Roy A. Walther Jr. of Wilmore, Ky., and James R. Walther of Gahanna; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Walther and
Rebecca Katherine Walther.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Lynda Masters officiating.
    Burial will in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield United Methodist Church, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Bernice N. Hendershot
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, October, 9, 2000
    Bernice N. Hendershot, 93, of Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Marr, died 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at the center.
    She was born Oct. 23, 1906, near Marr, daughter of the late Samuel David and Laura Martin Hendershot.
    She was a graduate of the former Bethel High School at Marr, a graduate of the Monroe County Normal School and a graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord.
    She was a retired school teacher having taught in various schools throughout Monroe County for 40 years. She was a member of Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley where she was baptized June 5, 1925, by Brother J.M. Cochran.
    She also was a member of the Ohio State Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association and Monroe County Retired Teachers Association.
    Miss Hendershot lived and died in service and devotion to her family, the schools, the community, the Church and to God.
    In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Winland, and a brother, Clyde Hendershot.
    She leaves two nephews, LaVerne (Darlene) Winland of Lower Salem and Tom (Denise) Hendershot of New Brunswick, Canada; a niece, Janie Dodge of Zanesville; two great-nephews, Randy (Sandy) Winland of Prospect and Shane (Kim) Dodge of Indianapolis, Ind.; five great great nieces, Becky Winland and Beth Winland, both of Prospect, Courtney Hendershot of New Brunswick, Canada, and Zoey Dodge and Hannah Stevens, both of Indianapolis; a great-great nephew, Ben Stevens of Indianapolis.
    Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday. Roger Rush will officiate.
    Burial will be in Creighton Ridge Cemetery near Sycamore Valley.

Shirley M. Repco, nee Taylor
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, October 9, 2000
    Shirley M. Repco, 59, of Woodsfield, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000) at James Cancer Center, Columbus.
    She was born Aug. 14, 1941, at Clarington, daughter of the late John and Rosa Connor Taylor.
    She was a retired custodian for the Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Bud” Repco, a sister, Lorena Sullivan, and a brother, Boyd Taylor.
    Mrs. Repco leaves a daughter, Theresa Lucas and her husband, Todd, of Sunbury; two sons, Todd Allen and his wife, Sheryl, of Woodsfield, and Vincent Allen and his fiancée, Susan, of Steubenville; two step-sons, Mark Repco and Joe Repco; a stepdaughter, Missy; a sister, Betty Dyer of Shadyside; two brothers, Bob Taylor and his wife, Tammy, and Bill Taylor and
his wife, Darlene, all of Woodsfield; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, where services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor Todd Allen will officiate.
    Burial will be in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 215 Marion St., Marietta, OH 45750.

Freda Susanna Lisk nee Stauch

"Apple Creek----Freda Susanna Lisk, 94, formerly of 157 Mill St., died Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, 2000, at Wooster Community Hospital.  Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Rev. William Valentine officiating. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery in Lewisville. . . .

She was born Nov. 13, 1905 in Lewisville to Charles Frederick and Anna Belle (Morris) Stauch, was a homemaker and had worked at Apple Creek Developmental Center for a few years.  She was a member of Christian Church in Quaker City and was a 60-plus year member of East Union Grange and was also a member of Apple Creek Senior Citizens.

Surviving are a son, Charles W. Dillon of Wooster; a daughter, Phyllis E. Kinney of Texas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  Her first husband, Charles R. Dillon, died in 1957 and her second husband, Lawrence Lisk, died in 1988. Two brothers, Charles K. and Thomas T. Stauch, also died previously."

 

Freda S. Lisk
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, Thurs., Oct. 12, 2000
    Freda S. Lisk, 94, of Apple Creek, died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000) at Wooster Community Hospital.
    She was born Nov. 13, 1905, at Lewisville, daughter of the late Charles F. and Anna Morris Stauch.
    She was a member of the Christian Church of Quaker City and East Union Grange.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Dillon in 1954; her second husband, Lawrence Lisk in 1988; and two brothers, Charles K. Stauch and Thomas T. Stauch.
    She leaves a son, Charles W. Dillon of Wooster; a daughter, Phyllis E. Kinney of Texas; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of services, 2 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. The Reverend William Valentine will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. 

Kermit E. Cline
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2000,
    Kermit Cline, 68, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000) near Woodsfield.
    He was born Feb. 7, 1932, in Antioch, son of the late Faunt and Mary Stacy Cline.
    Mr. Cline was a former employee of the Timken Roller Bearing Co. of Canton and a retired employee of the Ormet Corp. in Hannibal, with 37 years of service.
    He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church near Antioch, and United Steelworkers of America, Local 5724, Hannibal.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Cline, and four sisters, Irene Wade, Dorothy Scudder, Grace Kimbrel and Esther Rockwell.
    He leaves his wife, Margaret “Polly” (Howell) Cline, whom he married Jan. 18, 1952; a son, Wayne E. (Laura) Cline of Woodsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Brain (Sharyn) Crum of Woodsfield; four grandchildren; a brother, Vernon (Mary Annetta) Cline of Woodsfield; a half sister, Patty Jo Pikula of Columbus; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Wayne TeaFatiller officiating.
    Burial will be in Moffat Cemetery, near Woodsfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Moffat Cemetery Association, c/o Lisa Gallagher, 42602 Plainview Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

Freda C. Moore, nee Dierkes
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, October 31, 2000
    Freda C. Moore, 88, of The Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, OH, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Barnesville Hospital.
    She was born in Green Township, Monroe County, daughter of the late Frank and Neta (Burkhalter) Dierkes.
    Mrs. Moore was the former owner of the Moore General Store in Miltonsburg and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of Christ, Clarington.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Moore, who died in 1983; a sister, Lucille Boltz; four brothers, George, Earl, Henry and Donald Dierkes.
    She leaves a son, Roy (Charlotte) Moore of Clarington; two brothers, Glenn Dierkes of Woodsfield and Walter Dierkes of Powhatan Point; a granddaughter and husband, Mrs. J (Jennifer) Knight of Clarington.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Jack Bruce officiating.
Burial will be in the St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Powhatan Point.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, 51736 German Ridge Road, Powhatan Point, OH 43942.

John Russell Kress
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, Wed., Nov. 1, 2000
    John Russell Kress, 64, of Woodsfield, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
    He was born July 31, 1936, in Monroe County, son of the late Bernard O. and Mary (Schumacher) Kress.
    Mr. Kress retired from Conalco Corp., Hannibal, and was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield.
    He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of VFW Post 5303, Woodsfield. He was an avid sportsman.
    He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Kathleen) Wolf of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Harry (Mary Margaret) Wolf of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Paul (Joan) Schneider of Woodsfield; two brothers, Joseph (Phyllis) Kress of Allentown, Pa., and Bernard (Evelyn) Kress Jr. of Centerburg; several nieces and nephews and also great-nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
    Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Father David Gaydosik serving as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Bernard and Mary Kress Scholarship Fund, St. Sylvester Central School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Maxine E. Christman, nee Stephens
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, November 2, 2000
    Maxine E. Christman, 87, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Oct. 31, 2000) at her home.
    She was born April 17, 1913, in Calais, daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (Hannahs) Stephen.
    Mrs. Christman was a member of the Seneca Valley Church of Christ.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Johnson, and a daughter-in-law, Wanda Christman.
    She leaves her husband, Grant Christman of Woodsfield; a son, Lamont Christman of Columbus; a brother, Clesson Stephen of Clairton, Pa.; two sisters, Helma Christman of Miltonsburg and Neva Gray of Columbus; two grandsons, Lyndon (Marianne) Christman of Galion and Eric (Brenda) Christman of Dublin; eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Vernon Sorg officiating.  Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

Helen M. Elder
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, November 16, 2000
    Helen M. Elder, 56, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000) at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
    She was born April 21, 1944, in Bethesda, daughter of Wilford “Ham” and Thelma (Brandon) Phillips of Woodsfield.
    Mrs. Elder was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by an infant brother.
    She leaves her husband, Bob Elder of Woodsfield; two sons, Richard H. Ward of Canton and Doug (Debbie) Ward of Woodsfield; two daughters, Mrs. John (Dawn) Weiss of Beallsville and Shannon Nicole Elder of Barnesville; four sisters, Jean Higgins of Wooster, Sandy Phillips and Charlotte Taylor, both of Woodsfield, Shirley Kuhn of Massillon; five grandchildren, Deisa War, Kayla Ward, Jared Ward of Woodsfield, J.C. Weiss and Hunter Weiss of Beallsville.
    Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday.
    Burial will be in Neuhart Cemetery, near Woodsfield.

Neva E. Secrest
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, Thurs. Nov. 16, 2000
    Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Neva E. Secrest, 90, of Fairground Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, who died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    The Rev. Don Hitchcock will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    She was born Sept. 22, 1910, in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Willard T. and Effie (Gregg) Hartup.
    Mrs. Secrest was a member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the ECILA Circle and a former Sunday school teacher.
    She was active in community affairs and a member of Monroe County Democratic Central Committee and a former member of the Rebekah Lodge.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Secrest, who died 1998; a sister, Lela Oliver; a brother, Paul Hartup; and a granddaughter, Theresa Secrest.
    She leaves two sons, Jim Secrest and David Secrest, both of Woodsfield; two daughters, Carol Schumacher of Woodsfield and Cathy Thornhill of Kittery, Maine; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, c/o Donna Beery, 110 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Frederick E. Rosenlieb
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, November 18, 2002
    Frederick E. Rosenlieb, 88, of Trail Run Community, Sardis, Ohio died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
    He was born July 17, 1912, in Monroe County, a son of the late Joseph and Sara Angus Rosenlieb.
    He was retired from the Switzerland of Ohio School District maintenance department, a self-employed oil field worker, member of the Unity Baptist Church and Sunday School superintendent for many years.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Lohri Rosenlieb, on Aug. 14, 1991; two sisters, Mildred Brown and Hazel Shai; and three brothers, Albert, Francis and Glo Rosenlieb.
    He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Neil (Nancy) Ellis of Sardis; a sister, Lula Bell Huffman of Canton; three grandsons, Bob Ellis of New Matamoras and Jerry and Fred Ellis of Sardis; and four great-grandchildren.
    Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Clay Folger officiating.
    Burial will be in the Unity Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis.

Mary Elizabeth Haren, nee Menkel
Source:     The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, Weds. Nov.  22, 2000
    Mary Elizabeth Haren, 76, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000) at Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital.
    She was born April 21, 1924, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Clyde and Eloise (Mann) Menkle [sic].
    Mrs. Haren was a member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Haren; a daughter, Rosemary Grubbs; and a son, James E. Haren. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Jo Palmer) Eddy of Woodsfield; a brother, James R. Menkel of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, also from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Friday and the funeral home.
    The Rev. Colleen Finlay will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

George N. Devore
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, Fri. November 24, 2000
    George N. Devore, Sr., 96, of Ashland, formerly of Route 3, Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000).
    He was born May 29, 1904, in Monroe County, son of the late Parry and
Molly (Smith) Devore.
    Mr. Devore was a retired school teacher, having taught in Monroe County schools. He was a member of Northend Church of Christ, Ashland.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Anderson) Devore; a son, George Devore, Jr.; three brothers; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.
    He leaves a son, Robert E. Devore of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Ruth E. Mackey; two brothers, Austin Devore and Thurman Devore, all of Ashland; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with services to follow at 1 p.m. Monday, with Minister Travis Irwin officiating.
    Burial will be in Conner Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville.

Gertrude E. Sorg
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, November 28, 2000
    Gertrude E. Sorg, 79, of Mt. Perry, Ohio, died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000) at her home.
    She was born Sept. 27, 1921, in Lewisville, daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Crock) Zwick.
    Mrs. Sorg attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church and was a 50-year member of Timber Run Range.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Sorg, who died Feb. 27, 2000; and a brother, Carl Zwick.
    She leaves six daughters, Mrs. Terry (Shirley) Cooperider of Newark, Mrs. Frank (Patricia) Rubeck of Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. Jerry (Delores) Gibson of Cambridge, Mrs. Dan (Sandy) Backus, Michelle Dosch and Mrs. Rod (Becky) Smith, all of Zanesville; a son, Dick (Becky) Sorg of Mt. Perry; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ella Smithberger of Woodsfield, Edna Bjorkman and Mrs. Norbert (Mary) Kress, both of Alliance; a brother, Charles (Jo Ann) Zwick of Caldwell.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hillis Funeral Home, Zanesville. Christian vigil services will be 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Charles Klinger serving as celebrant.
     Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Zanesville.
    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Church Foundation or Timber Run Grange.

Virginia Mae Smithberger, nee Miller
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, December 23, 2000
    Virginia Mae Smithberger, 76, of Woodsfield, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000) at home.
    She was born Jan. 20, 1924, in Stanleyville, Washington County, daughter of the late George H. Miller and Wava Virginia Zimmer Miller.
    She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield; former 4-H adviser and a member of the St. Sylvester Church Women’s Club.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ellis Smithberger, who died Oct. 1999; and an infant daughter, Andrea Ellen Smithberger.
    She leaves two sons, Donald Smithberger of St. Clairsville and Delbert (Nancy) Smithberger of Woodsfield; two daughters, Mrs. David (Mary) Tubaugh of Columbus and Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Cunion of Woodsfield; four brothers, Bemon Miller and Lewis Miller, both of Marietta, Paul Miller of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Dale Miller of Colorado.; a sister, Irma Jean Poole of Marietta; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
    Friends and family may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. A vigil service will be 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery.

Stanley R. Stine
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, December 26, 2000
    Stanley R. Stine, 62, of Lewisville, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000) at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
    He was born March 14, 1938, in Antioch, Monroe County, son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Cline) Stine.
    Mr. Stine was former owner of the former Belmont Grill in Woodsfield. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and self employed laborer.
    He was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Stine; a sister, Bonnie Lallathin; and a brother, Delbert Stine.
    He leaves three sons, Stanley Stine Jr. of Texas, Dwayn Stine and Brian Stine, both of West Virginia; a daughter, Lisa of North Carolina; a brother, Don Stine of Antioch; a sister, Mary Jean Baker of Lower Salem; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Thursday with Tim Fleeman officiating.
    Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, near Sardis.

Lester W. Landefeld
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, December 27, 2000
    Lester W. Landefeld, 84, of Woodsfield, formerly of Keylor Hill Road, died Monday (Dec. 25, 2000) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
He was born Sept. 8, 1916, in Monroe County, son of the late Herman J. and Freda (Reich) Landefeld.
    Mr. Landefeld was a retired farmer, carpenter and school bus driver for the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. He was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ, where he had served as Elder from 1967. He was a U.S. veteran, having served in World War II.
    He was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Gladys (Egger) Landefeld, who died in 1984; two sisters, Marie Riser and Mildred Christman; a brother, Walter Landefeld.
    He leaves his wife, Letha (Garrett) Landefeld; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Antonik of Bellaire; three sons, David (Joyce), Darrell (Beverly) and Duane (Barbara), all of Woodsfield; a brother, Harold of Miltonsburg; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 4 to 9 Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with services to follow at 2 p.m. Friday, with Sam Bartrug officiating.
    Burial will be in Miltonsburg Community Cemetery, Miltonsburg.

 

Estelle B. Schaub

     Estelle B. Schaub, 85, Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Lewisville, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 at the Center. She was born in Harrisburg (should read Pennsboro), WV Dec.07, 1914, a daughter of the late Adolph and Emma Jane Barker Morris.

     She was a retired licensed practical nurse at the Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield, a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, and the AARP.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Lendon; her second husband, Guy W. Schaub; two brothers, Clarence Morris and Russell Morris; two sisters Vesta Morris and Nellie Matz; one son Leonard Lendon, Jr.

     Surviving are two sons, Carl Lendon of Malaga and Larry Schaub of Lewisville; five daughters, Betty Matson of Buckeye Lake, Cora Blackstone of Lewisville, Elsie Bonam of Wooster, Frances Lendon of Mansfield and Bonnie Eichhorn of Lake Havasu, AZ; a step-daughter, Alvaretta Luyster of Heath; four sisters, Kathryn Piatt of Ashland, Edna Huntsman of Toronto, Bertha Longdon of Ashland, Nettie Brown of Woodsfield; several grandchildren,  several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

     Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Thursday where services will be held at 2p.m. Friday, with Keith Jones officiating. Burial follows in Friendship Cemetery.

 

Jesse Junior Morris

Jesse Junior Morris, 56, of Wadsworth, died March 29, 2000, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital He was born March 6,1944 in Monroe county; a son of Elmer and Vesta Morris.

He worked for the Medina County Gazette. He was a deacon and active member of the first Church of Christ in Rittman. He was also an avid Indians fan.

Surviving are his wife, Hazel Ady, whom he married Jan, 27, 1968: three daughters, Dianna Morris, Sharon Morris, Janice Morris; two sons, Jesse Junior Morris II, Jason Morris; two grandchildren, David and Casey Morris; two sisters, Mrs. John (Clara) Crawford and Mrs. Edsel (Dorothy) Hannah’s; two brothers, Dale Morris and his wife Almeta, Roger and his wife Barbara.

He was preceded in death by a brother Ermie Morris.

          Friends were received March 31st at the Roberts Funeral Home---Hillcrest Chapel, Wadsworth where services were held April 1st, with C. Emal Allen officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ in Rittman.

 

Edward E. Salisbury

Edward E. Salisbury, 71, a resident of Sardis, died Sunday, oct. 8, 2000 at Wetzel county hospital, New Martinsville, WV.  He was born April 19, 1929 at Paden city, WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Bessie Williamson Salisbury.

He was a member of the D.A.V. of Cincinnati and a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union, Paden city.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Bessie Williamson Salisbury; a sister Bettie Ritchie.

Surviving are his wife, Gladys Morris Salisbury; three sons, Edward Salisbury of Sardis, Clarence Salisbury of Sardis, and Larry Salisbury of Sardis; a sister Bessie Henry of Paden city, WV; four brothers, Leon Salisbury of Sardis, Lawrence Salisbury of Coolville, Lester Salisbury of New Matamoras, Clarence Salisbury of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Cleo Salisbury of Sardis, Mrs. Chris (Helen) ensinger of Sardis; Gladys Adams of new Matamoras, Ruth Rush of Sardis; four grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Conley in charge. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Thelma A. Latta nee Sonnhalter

SOURCE:  The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, Dec. 27, 2000

        Thelma A. Latta, age 92 a resident of the CantonRegency, passed  away there Monday morning  [submitter's note:  December 25, 2000] after an  illness of several  months.  She was born in Alliance, a daughter of the late Herbert and Viva Agnes Sonnhalter, and had been a resident of the North Canton-Canton area most of her life.  She was a 1926 graduate of North Canton High School. Mrs. Latta was a member of the Canton Art Institute where she had served on the Board of Directors, and also a member of the Whiskey Painters of America. Preceded in death by her husband, Elton L. Latta on Sept. 14, 1966. Survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Sonnhalter, of Stow; two nieces and one nephew, Joy Wynn and her husband, William of Stow; Jill Hetland and her husband, Daniel, of Cross Junction, VA; and Jon Sonnhalter and his wife Linda, of Cuyahoga Falls; and two great-nieces, Erin and Lauren Wynn.  Interment in North Lawn Cemetery.  Services will be conducted Thursday  at 1:30 p.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Dr.  William Watt officating.  Interment in North lawn Cemetery.  Friends may  call Wed. (tonight) 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Jack M. Leasure II

Jack M. Leasure II, 40, Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Stafford, died Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. He was born at Marietta, Ohio, August 27,1959, a son of Bernice Stewart Leasure and the late Jack Leasure.  He was a former maintenance worker and a Methodist.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda L. Guiler.

Surviving, in addition to his mother of Caldwell, are a son, Eric Dean Leasure of Beallsville; three sisters, Mrs. Steven (Betty) Stalbosky of North Benton, Mrs. Ronald (Beverly) Schoeppner of Canton and Megan Leasure of Caldwell; two brothers, Darrell Leasure of Marietta and Brian Leasure of Canton; Sandy Weber of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Watter's Funeral Home, Woodsfield, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield.

 

Hester M. Leasure nee Holiday*

Hester M. Leasure, 69, of 910 Belford St., Caldwell, died October 18, 2000, in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born near Graysville, June 21,1931, a daughter of the late Velma Isabelle Wise Holiday.  She was a former seamtress for L.G.A.M. Manufacturing in Woodsfield, and a member of the former Mt. Tabor Methodist Church, near Summerfield. She was also a former member of the Franklin Homemakers Club near Lewisville.

Surviving are her husband, Junior E. Leasure, whom she married May 6, 1950; six daughters, Mrs.Ronnie (Irene) Tidd, Newport, Mrs. Rodney (Darlene) Bettinger, Donna Bennett, Delaware, Mrs. Hank (Debbie) Williams, Marietta, Kandi McQueary, Marietta, Mrs. Rodney (Michele) Nichols, Beverly; a son, Shawn Leasure, of the home; a sister, Nancy Tidd, Lower Salem; two brothers, Roger Holiday, Lowell, Robert Holiday, Whipple; two step-sisters, Linda Holiday, Sycamore Valley, Marion Block, Pennsylvania; two half-sisters, Mary Carpenter, Port Washington, Ada Offenberger, Whipple; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and close friends.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Goff; a brother, Eugene Holiday; a step-father, Cecil Holiday.

Friends were received at the Watter's Funeral Home, Woodsfield, October 21, 2000, where funeral services were held October 22, with Dana Morrison officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, near Summerfield.   *Researcher's Note:  The Monroe County Marriage Book # 15(CD 15) page  449, Hester's father was listed as Haden McGilton and her mother as Velma Wise. She signed her name on the marriage application as Hester Mae McGilton.

 

Leander George Zwick

Leander George Zwick, 91, of the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Lewisville, died November 17, 2000, at the center. He was born near Lewisville, September 27, 1909, a son of the late Joseph and Ida Dick Zwick.  He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, near Lewisville.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Blackstone.

Friends were received at the Watter's Funeral Home, Woodsfield, November 19.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated November 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, near Lewisville, with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as the celebrant. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, near Lewisville.  Vigil services were held November 19, at the funeral home.

 

Gervis R. Leach

Source: Unknown

          Gervis R. Leach, 68, Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Quaker City, (Calais Community) died June 13, 2000 in the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born near Henrysbug, Jan. 23, 1932, a son of the late Arch and Hazel Powell Leach.

          He was a retired equipment operator for B&N/Quinn Development in Dexter City and St. Clairsville.

          Surviving are his wife, Wanda Dailey Leach, whom he married March 9, 1952; a son John R. Leach and his wife Theresa, Summerfield; two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Kathy) St. Clair, Cambridge, Mrs. Travis (Janet) Wells, Marietta; two sisters, Barbara Floyd, Zanesville, Carol Davis, Oklahoma City, OK.; two brothers, Arch Neil Leach and his wife, Ruth, Quaker City, Rex Leach, Quaker City; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

          Friends were received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, June 15, where services were held June 16. Burial followed in the Calais Cemetery, Calais Ohio.

 

Bates, Hubert “Earl” Bates

Source:  Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday, 27 Dec 2000

CALDWELL---Services will be 11 A.M. Friday at Bates Hill Church of Christ, for Hubert Earl Bates, 83, of Caldwell, who died Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2000) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

            Evangelist Flavil Miller will officiate and burial will be in Village View Cemetery, Sarahsville.

            Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell.

            He was born April 18, 1917, in Noble County, son of the late Roy and Ethel (Clark) Bates.

            Mr. Bates retired from Clevite Corp. Plant, Caldwell, after 27 years.

            He was a member of Bates Hill Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder and song leader.  He was a former Deacon of the church.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie A. (Wehr) Bates, who died in April 1986; a son Hubert N. Bates; three brothers, Fred, Jack and Joseph Bates.

            He leaves his wife, Phyllis M. (Leach) Bates, whom he married Sept. 2, 1988;  two daughters, Mrs. John (Karen S.) Hayes of Westerville and Mrs. Jim (Joyce A.) Sprague of Duncan Falls;  a sister, Pearl Allbritian of Summerfield;  two brothers, Burt Bates of Jerusalem and Eugene Bates of Quaker City;  seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special neighbors, Kevin, Linda, Elise, Tyler and Wyatt Flood.

 

Ruth Winters - nee Carpenter

Source: The Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Tuesday, 23 May 2000

           QUAKER CITY--Services will be 1 P.M. Wednesday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City, for Ruth Winters, 80, who died Sunday (May 21, 2000) at her home.             The Rev. Karen Epson will officiate. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.             Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. today at the funeral home.             She was born Oct. 20, 1920 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Carlton and Cora (Johnson) Carpenter.             She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Erwin Winters; a brother, Charles M. Carpenter, and two sisters, Anna Marie Carpenter and Mrs. Ellis (Jessie) Johnson.             She leaves her husband Craig Winters of the home, whom she married June 9, 1945; two sons, Craig Carlton (Cheryl) Winters of Fairview and Randall W. (Chris) Winters of Quaker City; four daughters, Mrs. Clem (Linda Sue) Roe and Mrs. Nelson (Pamela J.) Roe, both of Quaker City, Patricia and grandson Gregory Winters of the home, and Mrs. Jim (Sandra Kay) Wells of Barnesville; two brothers, Robert L. (Wonona) Carpenter and William C. (Kay) Carpenter, both of Quaker City; and a sister, Mrs. D. K. (Patsy) Carpenter of Summerfield; a sister-in-law, Ruth Carpenter of Quaker City; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

 

John T. Huff

Source--News Clipping Published--February 1, 2000

Huff, John T., 61, of 44 West Main Street, Hayesville, died February 1, 2000, at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Fly, September 22, 1938, the son of the late Robert and Mae Elizabeth Winland Huff.  He had been a pump assembler at Hydromatic Pump Company for 30 years. He was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church and had served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He had coached summer ball in Hayesville for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Henthorn Huff, to whom he was married March 29, 1964; two daughters and one son-in-law; Rita Parker, of Loudenville, Mrs. Jeff (Brenda) Fisher, of Hayesville; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Rhonda Huff, of Jeromesville; six grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Huff of Florida, Jack Huff, of Bellaire; four sisters, Deloris Fletcher, of Lorain, Mary Carr, of Cambridge, Lucille Rose, of  New Matamoras, Wilma Stackhouse, of Florida and best friend, Richard Taylor, of South Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers; four sisters.

Funeral services were held at the Hickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, February 4, with Dr. Robert Seaman officiating. Burial was in the Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville, where military rites were conducted.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.

 

 Zelma M. Neuhart nee Mummey

Source:  Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian, Tuesday, 8 Aug. 2000

          Zelma M. Neuhart, 85, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.        She was born March 21, 1915, near Summerfield, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Guiler) Mummey.

          Mrs. Neuhart was a graduate of Griffith Beauty College in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a beauty operator at the former Deluxe Beauty Shop and beautician at the former Cambridge State Hospital, where she retired as managing cosmologist.   She was a member of the Ninth Street United Methodist Church.

          She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Neuhart, on Dec. 3, 1995. They were married Nov. 21, 1936. Also deceased is a brother, Dwight Mummey and a sister, Vivian LaFollett.    She leaves a sister, Norma Burton of Delaware; a brother-in-law Richard (Irene) Neuhart of Batesville; several nieces and nephews, including Denise Neuhart of Cambridge.           Friends may call from 1to 2 P.M. Thursday at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, with services to follow at 2 P.M. with the Rev. Virginia Geiger officiating. Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens.

 

Baker, Ella Mae Baker nee Moose

Source:  The Steubenville [OHIO] Herald Star,  29 Feb 2000

        WEIRTON---Ella Mae Baker, 101, of Weirton died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at Brightwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Follansbee.

        She was born Nov. 30, 1898, in Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Clifford and Martha Moose.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Ricer; her second husband, Arthur Baker; two daughters, Virginia Buzzard and Martha Boggs; two brothers, Bill and Flenn Moose; and five sisters, Jennie, Elvy, Muta, Thelma and Helen Moose.

        She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith.

        Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ted (Patricia) Miller of Wintersville, Mrs. Junior (Joan) Truax of Woodsfield, Betty Buelich of Monroe, N.C., and Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Kessler of Wellston, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

        Calling hours are from 7-9 p.m. today at the Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, 3721 Main St., where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Michael Shuman officiating.  Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

 

Huntsman, Roger W. Huntsman
Source--News Clipping

Huntsman, Roger W. ,75, 127 South Lincoln Avenue, Barnesville, died Monday March 27, 2000 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.  He was born Jan.17, 1925 in Somerton, a son of the late Lester and Myrtle Stephen Huntsman.  He was a retired dispatcher with the Barnesville Police Dept., a Protestant, a member of F.O.P. Lodge 6, 50 year member of I.O.O.M. of Barnesville, Lions Club of Barnesville and canteen member of V.F.W. Post 2792 of Barnesville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Francis and Delbert Huntsman.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Phillips Huntsman; a daughter, Mrs. George (Pam) Hoover of Beallsville; a step-son, Ronald Linville of Columbus; a step-daughter, Regina Kindler of Florida; four sisters, Lena Hannahs, Ruby Hannahs, Melba Swallie and Mrs. Francis (Joan) Gallagher, all of Barnesville; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.    I.O.O.M. services will be held Thursday at 6: 45 at the funeral home.

 

Henthorn, Eska Henthorn nee Eikleberry
Source—Newsclipping

Henthorn, Eska Eikleberry, 105, of Northfork, West Virginia, formerly of Gilliam, West Virginia, died Jan. 20, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Betty Lodolo, Northfork, following a lingering illness. She was born Sept. 1, 1894, near Antioch, the daughter of Albert and Leonah Smith Eikleberry.  She was a former member of the Unity Baptist Church before transferring
her membership to the Northfork Baptist Church in 1923, where she actively served in various offices in the church and the women's society. She was a member of the Keystone/ Northfork Women's Club, the Garden Club and was active in Girl Scout activities. She was a resident of McDowell County since 1915.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Aldo (Betty) Lodolo, Northfork; Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Dye, Marietta, Georgia; Mrs. Hillary (Ruth) Hutchens, Burlington, N.C.; a son, Don Henthorn and wife Virginia of Athens, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;  several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Henthorn, Sr.; a son, Harry "Cotton" Henthorn, Jr.; a sister, Mrs. Ernest (Caroline) Brown, Sardis.

Friends were received at the Bennett Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, Jan.22. Funeral services were at the Northfork Baptist Church, Northfork, with the Rev. John Sprouse, pastor of the Keystone Baptist Church and John Haum officiating. Burial followed at the Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell. Mrs. Henthorn was a aunt of Paul R. Brown, Woodsfield and Jean Brown,
Sardis. She visited several weeks each summer with the Browns while health permitted.

 

Luyster, Homer Daniel Luyster
Source—Newsclipping

Luyster, Homer Daniel (Danny), 48, of 58930 Somerton Hwy., Barnesville, died May 3, 2000 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born January 21, 1952 in Canton, the son of Homer and Martha Cramlett Luyster. He was co-owner of Luyster Brothers Construction. He was a member of Barnesville American Legion Post No. 168, Barnesville F.O.E., and president of Eastern Ohio Charity Association.

In addition to his parents, Homer and Martha Luyster of Barnesville, he is survived by his wife, Brenda S. Mahoney Luyster; six sons,Bruce and Shawn Luyster of Tennessee; John Luyster of Barnesville; Dennis and Stacey Stewart of Hendrysburg and Jason Stewart of Somerton; two brothers, Michael Luyster of Miltonsburg and Kevin Luyster of Barnesville; four sisters, Barbara Mobley and Sharon Lucas, both of Barnesville, Connie Carpenter of Swanton and Vicky Oliver of White City, Kansas; six grandchildren.

Friends were received Saturday, May 6 at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut, Barnesville and services held Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. James Lee officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

 

Saffell, Jean D. Saffell nee Dias
Source—Newsclipping

Saffell, Jean D., 77, Cadiz, died Friday, September 15, 2000 at her home. She was born Nov. 20, 1922 in Dalna, KY., a daughter of the late Herbert and Anna Griffiths Dias.  She was a retired administrative secretary for R & F Coal Company and
Fleagane Management Company, Cadiz, a member of Flushing Presbyterian Church, former member of Cadiz Business and Professional Women's Club, founding member of the former, International Mining and Manufacturing Festival Board of Directors, she hosted large community Christmas and Easter parties for the children of Cadiz and was a supporter of Sally Buffalo Park.

Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Campbell of Shadyside and Ann Richardson of Orlando, Florida; a brother Howard Dias of Stow; three nephews. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison Community Hospital, 951 East Market St., Cadiz, Ohio  43907

 

Wills, Esther A. Wills nee Morris
Source—Newsclipping

Wills, Esther A. Morris, 93, Harrisville, died Tuesday, Feb.15, 2000 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born Sept. 16, 1906 in Sommerville, W Va., a daughter of the late John Morris and Anna Rader Morris.  She was a member of Harrisville United Methodist Church, Harrisville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wills; a daughter, Betty Jean Wills; a half-sister, Iva Dillon.

Surviving are two daughters; Phyllis Householder of Harrisville and Hilda Meric of Adena; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson.

Friends will be received Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Barry Hall officiating. Burial follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or a charity of the donor's choice.

 

Morris, Glenn "Larry" Morris
Source—Newsclipping

Morris, Glenn "Larry, 68, of Annadale Avenue, Moundsville, died Monday, Aug.7, 2000, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale.  He was a retired employee of Wheeling Machine and a member of the Moundsville Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Opal Bangard Morris.

Surviving are his wife, Pattie Morris; a son, Randy Morris of Moundsville; a daughter, Deborah Logston and her husband, Steve, of New Martinsville; a step-daughter, Jill Lind and her husband , Jeff, of Columbus; three brothers, Gene Morris and Ivan Morris, both of Waynesburg, Pa., and Ken Morris of California; a step-brother Gary of California; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Military graveside services will be held by the Moundsville Honor Guard.

 

Hinkle, Thomas Lee Hinkle
Source: Wheeling Intelligencer, Saturday, March 25, 2000

HINKLE, Thomas Lee, 38, of Woodsfield, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at home.

Surviving are his parents, Elson Jr. and Phillis Thomas Hinkle of Woodsfield; three brothers, James Thomas, Elson Lee Hinkle III, and Richard Thomas, all of Woodsfield. Friends received 10 a.m. Monday until time of services at 1 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Neuhart Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Albert Lee Henthorn

Source-Barnesville Enterprise

Published-March 29, 2000

Albert Lee Henthorn, 71, of 115 Main Street, Morristown, Oh, died March 26, 2000 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, WV. He was born May 8, 1928, a son of Grover Cleveland Henthorn and Addie Delphia Hall Henthorn.  He was an army veteran, a Baptist and retired from the automotive tire industry.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Mae Hughes Henthorn; two sisters, Violet Greathouse and Betty Chambers; one brother, Jess Henthorn.

He is survived by three daughters, Lorado Andears of Morristown, May Darrah of Graysville, WV; one brother, Jack Henthorn of Sistersville, WV; two sisters, Sue Fluharty and Jean Freeland both of Paden City, WV; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received Tuesday March 28 at the Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 204 Main Street, Morristown. Services will be at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Merrit officiating. Burial will  follow in Union Cemetery, Morristown with military graveside services by Belmont County Council VFW.

 

Burkhart, Bernard W. Burkhart
Source--Canton Repository    Canton, Ohio
Published--December 29, 2000
Burkhart , Bernard W. "Barney" , age 61 of Canton died Tuesday morning in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 27, 1939 in Monroe County, Ohio to the late William and Frances Burkhart. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Canton where he was also a member of the Altar Society. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from the Timken Co. in 1995 after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home, with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage, one son and daughter-in-law, William and Bethanne Burkhart of Wooster and one granddaughter, Lyndsay Burkhart. There is one brother, Norbert Burkhart of Beallsville, Ohio and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita and Victor Geier of Cleveland, Ohio, Mary and Bernard Brown and Phyllis Hietala, all of Canton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fr. Gerald J. Sommer, MSC, celebrant. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

Cunningham, Virgil H. Cunningham
Source--Marietta Times     Marietta, Ohio
Published--December 2000
          HARRIETTSVILLE -- Virgil H. Cunningham, 93, of Harriettsville (Ohio 145, Lower Salem) died Saturday evening , December 23, 2000  at Heartland of Marietta.  He was born December 10, 1907, in Bethel Township, Monroe County, to James Lynn and Jemima Springer Cunningham. He spent most of his life in  the Harriettsville area and had been employed at Dragon Manufacturing Co. until his retirement.
      Cunningham served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer during World War II in the European, African, Middle East Theater. He helped build bridges across the Rhine, Rohr and Elbe rivers and was awarded a bronze star.
          He was a member of the Harriettsville baseball team that was Noble County champs in 1931, 1932 and 1933. He was a member of Harriettsville United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 750 at Lowell. He had attended Lower Salem United Methodist Church.
          On Dec. 24, 1931, he married Marjorie Pauline Carnal, who survives with one son, James Cunningham of Whipple; one daughter, Faye Love and her husband, Ronald, of Harriettsville; 12 grandchildren, Marilyn Kehl and her husband, Dan, David Cunningham and his wife, Susan, Carolyn Bailey, Cindy Schott and her husband, Dan, Ryan Cunningham and his wife, Holly, Debra Haney and her husband, Roger, Mike Love and his wife, Carol, Doug Love and his wife, Cindy, Mitch Love and his wife, Lisa, Lisa Love, Landon Love and his wife, Charity, and Stacy Dimmerling and her husband, Chris; 21 great-grandchildren, Matthew Carpenter, Kala and Mark Kehl, Brandon, Derrick and Kent Cunningham, Chelsea Bailey, Chandler and Zachary Cunningham, Melissa and Christa Schott, Andrew and Shanaka Haney, Dustin Love, Alicia Love, Joshua Love, Leeanna Love, Jennifer Love, Joe and Kyle Love and Grace Dimmerling; a number of nieces and nephews; and four sisters-in-law, Mary Daniels of Silver Springs, Fla., Mildred Franks of Barberton, Jean Carnell of Wakeman and Rosalie Anderson of Hillsboro, N.D.
          He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Cunningham and Ernest R. "Dick" Cunningham; and five sisters, a sister who died in infancy, Clara Lee, Mae Ullman, Nola Wilson and Elsie Crum; one son, Richard E. Cunningham, who died Jan. 21, 1995; his daughter-in-law, Martha Ida Cunningham, who died Jan. 5, 1997; and one grandson, James Randall
Cunningham.
          Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial is in Salem Township Cemetery with military rites. Friends may call until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

Dick, Thella Lee Childs Dick
Source--Akron Beacon Journal      Akron, Ohio
Published--February  2000
    Dick , Thella Lee Childs , 85, of the Summit Villa Care Center in Tallmadge (formerly of Lewisville, Ohio), died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the center.  She was born July 15, 1914, in Walthall, Miss., a daughter of the late Everett and Lula Edison Holmes. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Woodsfield, Ohio.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harol Childs; her second husband, Joseph Dick; sons, Kenneth Childs and Keith Childs; sisters, Marie Vaughn and Ruby Holmes; brothers, Ralph Holmes and L.B. Holmes; and grandson, John Childs.

    Surviving are son, Wayne Childs and his wife, Ann, of Akron; daughter, Beverly McCarthy and her husband, Larry, of Akron; stepdaughter, Thelma Baker of Woodsfield, Ohio; stepsons, Bernard Dick of Woodsfield, Cletus Dick of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Paul Dick of Caldwell, Ohio; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, several stepgreat-grandchildren.
   Friends will be received at the Mogadore Baptist Church, 3750 Albrecht Ave., Mogadore, from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, with Pastor Perry Chronister and Pastor Robert Seymour officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron.  Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

Schumacher, Louis H. Schumacher
Source--Online Obituaries
Published--December , 2000
          WOODSFIELD -- Louis H. Schumacher Jr., 66, of Adams Avenue died Thursday , December 14, 2000  at his home. He was born May 13, 1934, in Monroe County to Louis R. and Estella Ackerman Schumacher. He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield. He retired from Consolidated Aluminum Corp. in 1984 and was a carpenter by trade.
          He is survived by three sons, Mitchell Schumacher and his wife, Ashley, of Woodsfield, Perry Schumacher and his wife, Deb, of Woodsfield and Paul "Pete" Schumacher and his wife, Kristi, of West Jefferson; two daughters, Kristel and Wayne Smith of Woodsfield and Lynda and Chris Keylor of Barnesville; one brother, Francis Schumacher of Woodsfield; and six grandchildren, Allison Schumacher, Andrew Schumacher, Doug Hauck, Chelsey Keylor, Zack Keylor and Jordan Schumacher.
         He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Schumacher; and one sister, Margaret Ann Schumacher Bride.
      Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield with the Rev. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial is in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery in Woodsfield. Vigil services are at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield.

Smith, Luther Smith
Source--The Review     Alliance, Ohio
Published--March 24, 2000
    Smith , Luther  80, of Alliance died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Community Care Center.  Born on February 28, 1920, in Woodsfield, he was the son of Luther Smith Sr. and Daisy (Nalley) Smith. He was a loader and finisher at Keystone B&W Tubular. He retired in 1982 after 29 years of service to the company.
    He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Avenue Church of Christ. He was a former deacon of the church and was song leader for 42 years. He also enjoyed hunting.
    He served in the U.S. Army during WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre.
    Survivors include his wife, Lucille (McConnell), whom he married on Nov. 16, 1946. Other survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Liebhart of Alliance and Vickie Myers of Clarksville, Tenn.; a son, Gary Lee Smith of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Charlotte Cline of Woodsfield; a brother, Edward Nalley of Canton; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and two half sisters.
    Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at Cassady-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Mauldin officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park.  Friends may call to the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday.  Memorial contributions can be made to Union Avenue Church of Christ, 1445 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio, 44601.

 

Balwanz, Myrtle M. Balwanz nee Staley

Source:  Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, West Virginia; 17 May 2000

        Myrtle M. Balwanz, 76, of 168 Vine Street, New Martinsville, W. Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W. Va.

        She was Church of Christ faith.  She was a retired home health care provider in the surrounding area.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. "Lonnie" Balwanz on August 21, 1975; her parents, Friend and Mary Jane McCormick Staley; four brothers, Russell Staley, Calvin Staley, Roy Staley and Ross Staley.

        Surviving are one son, Charles W. "Bill" Midcap of Sandy Knob, near Porters Falls, W.Va.; one daughter, Mary C. Taylor of New Martinsville; one brother, Friend "John" Staley of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; five sisters, Grace Stackpole of Paden City, Ola Sams of Pine Grove, Donna Siebles of Cleveland, Ohio, Virginia Stackpole of Randolph, OH, and Betty Oliver of Lavale, MD.; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and nine step great-grandchildren.

        There was no visitation.  Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

        Arrangements were handled by Palmer Funeral Home in Pine Grove.

 

Wanda Virginia Lancaster nee Staley

Source:  Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, WV; 19 Jan 2000

        Wanda Virginia Lancaster, 74, of Porters Falls, W.Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.

        She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

        She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Vashti Fluharty Staley; a son, Terry Lee; two brothers, Richard A. and Leslie J.; a sister, Imajean [sic] L. Fetty.

        Surviving are her husband, Carl J.; two sons, Larry and Gary, both of Porters Falls; three daughters, Joyce Cain, Jennie Lively and Debra Lancaster, all of Porters Falls; two brothers, Karl Staley of Reader and Robert Staley of Middlebourne; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

        Friends were received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Iams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville where services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday.

        Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

 

Lloyd Dale Lumbatis

Lloyd Dale "Fuzz" Lumbatis, 74 of 616 Fleetwood Rd, Mansfield, formerly of Lewisville, died April 15, 2000, in the MedCentral Health System/Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield. He was born at Lewisville on March 19, 1926, a son of the late Elza and Emma Feiock Lumbatis.  He was a retired construction worker and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during ww II. He was also a member of the Ohio Operating Engineers, Local 18, Akron.

Surviving are his wife, Karen Sue Dunn Lumbatis, whom he married March 1, 1971; two step-sons, Robert william Long, Anthony Francis Long, both of Mansfield; two sisters, Ruth Holmer, Barberton, Ruby Lumbatis, Paradise, California; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Weber, Mildred LaDavia, Sylvia Barnett; three brothers, Charles Lumbatis, Lewis "Hoss" Lumbatis, Jacob Ward Lumbatis.

There was no visitation. Services were held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield

 

Roger W. Huntsman 

Roger W. Huntsman, 75, 127 South Lincoln Ave., Barnesville, died Monday, March 27, 2000 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Somerton, a son of the late Lester and Myrtle Stephen Huntsman.

He was a retired dispatcher with the Barnesville Police Department, a Protestant, a member of F.O.P. Lodge 6, 50-year member of L.O.O.M. of Barnesville, Lions Club of Barnesville, and canteen member of VFW Post 2792 of Barnesville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Delbert Huntsman.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Phillips Huntsman; a daughter, Mrs. George (Pam) Hoover of Beallsville; a stepson, Ronald Linville of Columbus; a stepdaughter, Regina Kindler of Florida; four sisters, Lena Hannahs, Ruby Hannahs, Melba Swallie and Mrs. Francis (Joan) Gallagher, all of Barnesville; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at CampbellPlumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. L.O.O.M. services will be held Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Robert P. Leach

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Friday, 1 Sep 2000

Robert P. Leach, age 49, of Canton, passed away Wednesday in the residence.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late Paul C. Leach and Dorothy Wilson Leach of Canton and was a life resident.  Bob was a former construction worker.  Surviving besides his mother is one son, Jamie Leach; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra Morrison, and Karen and James Middaugh; two nieces, Shelly Pepper and Kelly First, all of Canton.  Private services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Rev. Gary A. Smith officiating.  Interment in North Lawn Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.

  (Formet-Clevenger & Gordon, 456-4766)

 

Wise, Dayton H. Wise

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 8 June 2000

        Dayton H. Wise, 80, of Eighth Street, Marietta, died Tuesday evening (June 6, 2000) at Heartland of Marietta.

         He was born July 5, 1919, in Lower Newport to Trymson and Bertha Jackson Wise.  He had been employed by the State Forest Nursery at Reno for 30 years until his retirement on March 1, 1977.  He was a member of the Church of Christ at Sixth and Washington streets.  He enjoyed golf.

        He is survived by two double first cousins, Daymon Wise of Vincent Route 1 and Betty Maddox and her husband, James, of Barlow; and one sister, Kathryn DeLong, a resident of Heartland.

        He was preceded in death by his parents and three infant brothers.

        Private services will be conducted Saturday morning at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with David Jenkins officiating.  Burial is in Valley Cemetery.  The family will meet friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Hoskinson, Harry E. Hoskinson
source: Vermilion PhotoJournal. Jan 27, 2000

Harry E Hoskinson, 89, of Vermilion, died Saturday, January 22, 2000 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness.
He was born December 23, 1910, in Sardia. He had lived in Vermilion since 1950, moving from Lorain.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre, where he recieved a combat infantry pin and bronze star.
Hoskinson worked as a boiler repairman at U.S. Stelel Lorain Works until his retirement in 1976.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vermilion, and the VFW Post 451 in Lorain.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Doris (nee Howell); sons, Ronald of Baltimore, MD and Kevin of Amherst; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Rosa (nee Resecker) Hoskinson and 15 brothers and sisters.
Friends called Jan. 23 at the Riddle Runeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, where services were held Jan. 24 with the Rev. Jerry Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Vermilion, officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.

 

 

 

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