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Waynesburg Democrat Messenger
1 September 1931
Lifelong Resident of Perry Township Dies
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Valley
Chapel Methodist Episcopal church for Perry Ammons, aged 71 years, lifelong
resident of Perry township, who died Saturday morning, Aug. 29, 1931, at
10:30 in the home of his niece, Mrs. George Craig, of Mt. Morris, RD.
The services were conducted by Rev. Morris L. Husted, of Kirby and
interment was in the Cedar Grove cemetery, Mt. Morris.
Mr. Ammons was born July 7, 1860, a son of Daniel and Mary Pyle Ammons.
His wife, Lyda Headlee Ammons, died nine years ago. He leaves three brothers,
Simon and William Ammons, of Mt. Morris, RD 1, and Marion Ammons, of West
Alexander.
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Stella Mae Ammons,
a former resident of West Alexander, PA. and Wheeling, WV, died March 9, 1988
in South Gate, CA.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph E. Ammons, and three sons, Howard of
Denver, CO; Harry and Robert of CA, and one daughter, Nancy of Whittier, CA.
one brother, Charles Kettlewood of New York.
Two foster sisters, Winnie K. Bedillion of Claysville and Blanche Ellison of
Wheeling, WV; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Services were held at graveside, March 11, at 3:45 p.m. with the Rev. Don
McCamish officiating. Interment was in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier,
California.
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Brandy Lea Amos,
2 month-old daughter of Gerald Lea and Karen Conkey Amos of 219 1/2 Wayne
Street, Claysville, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 1983, in Mercy
Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born March 14, 1983, in Washington.
Surviving in addition to her parents are one sister, Michelle Lea Amos at home;
her maternal grandmother Sara Jane Conkey of West Alexander; and her paternal
grandparents, Harold L. Amos Sr. and Roberta Watson Amos of West Alexander.
Her maternal grandfather, Thomas A. Conkey, is deceased.
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Karen Sue Conkey Amos ,
Obituary
Karen Sue Conkey Amos, 61, of Claysville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in
Donnell House, Washington, following a four-month courageous fight with
endometrial cancer.
She was born July 22, 1952, in Washington, a daughter of Sara Jane Conkey and
the late Thomas Arthur Conkey.
Mrs. Amos was a 1970 graduate of McGuffey High School.
Most recently, she was employed with Marketing Support Network in Bridgeville
as a data entry operator. In addition, she was a loving caregiver to her mother
the past nine years.
Mrs. Amos was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church and West
Alexander Legion Auxiliary Post 656. She enjoyed spending time with her family
and friends, especially her two granddaughters.
She was a kind and caring woman who always put others first, and a wonderful
friend to many.
On October 12, 1972, in Winchester, Va., she married Harold "Lee" Amos Jr., who
passed away April 11, 2006.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a daughter, Michelle (Harry) Lea
Moore; granddaughters Sarah Elizabeth and Emma Leigh Moore of West Alexander;
sisters Betty Jane Thompson of Washington and Debra Kay Conklin of Claysville;
brother Thomas Arthur Conkey Jr. of Washington; mother-in-law Roberta Amos of
West Alexander; companion Doug Wilson of Claysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her father and husband, is a daughter, Brandy Lea
Amos.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Young Funeral
Home & Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, 724-663-7373,
where services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 5. Burial will follow in
Claysville Cemetery, Claysville.
Memorial donations may be made to West Alexander Legion Auxiliary Post 656,
P.O. Box 32, West Alexander, PA 15376, or Magee-Womens Foundation, 3339 Ward
Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please reference gifts in memory of Karen
Amos.
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Harold Lee Amos Jr.
(January 2, 1949 - April 11, 2006)
Harold Lee Amos, Jr., 57, of West Alexander, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April
11, 2006, in his home, following an automobile accident last Tuesday.
He was born January 2, 1949, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Harold Lee Amos,
Sr. and Carrie Roberta “Bertie” Watson Amos, of West Alexander.
He was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church.
Mr. Amos was a 1967 graduate of McGuffey High School and served in the U.S.
Army.
He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 66 and also was a self-employed
heavy equipment operator.
Mr. Amos was a member of American Legion Post 656, West Alexander, and
Claysville Masonic Lodge # 447, F & AM.
He enjoyed sports, having coached girls softball and boys baseball, and he
especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. On October 12, 1972,
in Winchester, VA, he married Karen Sue Conkey Amos, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are a daughter, Michelle Lea
(Harry) Moore, of West Alexander, and two granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and
Emma Leigh Moore.
Deceased in addition to his father is a daughter, Brandy Lea Amos, who died in 1983.
Friends will be received Thursday, from 7-9 PM, and Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main St., West Alexander. Services will
be held Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 PM, at the West Alexander Presbyterian
Church. Interment in Claysville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial
contributions be made to the West Alexander Volunteer Fire Department or West
Alexander American Legion Post # 656.
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Linda Lee Lilley
Obituary
Published in Observer-Reporter on Oct. 10, 2014
Linda Lee Lilley, 54, of West Alexander, passed away Wednesday, October 8,
2014, in her home.
She was born December 25, 1959, in Washington, her "Daddy's Christmas Present,"
to Anna Bell and the late Robert Amos.
Mrs. Lilley was a graduate of McGuffey High School.
Her love of animals shone through to anyone who knew her, whether it was at
work or at home on her family farm with their many domestic and farm animals.
She worked as a veterinary aide for more than 10 years at Claysville Animal
Care and was an absolute joy to everyone who met her.
Surviving are her beloved husband of 36 years, Richard Lilley, and their
daughter, Stephanie, and son Matthew, all of West Alexander; her mother, Anna
Bell Amos of West Alexander; and sister, Bonnie Dillie of Valley Grove.
She also leaves behind her fur babies and fur grandbabies, who will also miss
her very much.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Young
Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323,
724-663-7373, www.youngfhinc.com, where a funeral service will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, October 11. Interment will be private.
Funeral Home
Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.
219 Main Street Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7373
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Claysville Recorder
Claysville, Pa.
Thomas B. Amos
Highway Employee
Thomas B. Amos, 55, of West Alexander, R.D.2, died in the Ohio Valley General
Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va., Thursday, February 2, 1967 at 11 a.m. after a
lengthy illness.
He was born at Elm Grove, W.Va., January 22, 1912, a son of George and Louise
Grandon Amos.
He married Ruth Boyd, January 14, 1936. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roy Haught, Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Ray
Sprowls, West Finley and Mrs. George Bippus, Wheeling, W.Va.; a son, Charles
Amos, Burgettstown; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Heatley,
Washington, and two brothers, William Amos, Washington and George Amos,
Detroit, Mich.
A brother is deceased.
Funeral services were held in the Ferrell Funeral Home Saturday, February 4, at
2 p.m. Rev. Oliver Burd of the West Alexander Christian Church officiated.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Wilma Amos,
81, of 171 West Locust Street, Waynesburg, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, May
30, 1982, in University Medical Center Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
She was born March 12, 1901, in Morris Township, a daughter of Francis and
Phoebe Erving Toland, and had resided most of her life in the West Finley
area. She was affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, George W. {Pete} Amos, whom she married June 1,
1924; four sons, Glenn and Clifford Amos of West Finely, Wesley Amos of
Graysville, and Carl Amos of Sycamore; 19 grand-children; five great-
grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Harry (Olive) Amos and Mrs. George
(Minnie) Miller, both of West Alexander, Mrs. Morgan (Lulu) Stollar of West
Finley, Mrs. Donald (Bernice) Hewitt of Graysville and Mrs. Arthur (Annabelle)
Bailey of Waynesburg.
Two sisters, Gertie Iams and Vesta Yoders, and five brothers, Martin, Howard,
Clarence, Frank and Kenneth Toland, are deceased.
AMOS--Friends of Wilma Amos of 171 West Locust Street, Waynesburg, formerly of
West Finley, who died Sunday, May 30, 1982, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, where
services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, by the Rev. Tom
St.Clair. Burial in Enon Cemetery.
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Paul Addison Anderson, son of Kevin and Michele Anderson of 886
Melvin Ave., Oct. 16, 1994, at Washington Hospital. Paternal grandparents are
Walter Jr. and Charlotte Anderson of Washington. Maternal grandparents are Paul
and Helen Buckholt of West Alexander.
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Robert W. Archer, 77, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 27, 2003 in the Crestview Health Care Center, St.
Clairsville, Ohio after being in failing health for the past several months.
He was born June 30, 1926 in West Finley Township, Washington County, Pa. a
son of Jesse Robert and Lottie Gertrude Milliken Archer.
Mr. Archer had resided in West Finley Township all his life prior to moving
to Claysville and has resided in the West Alexander since 1985.
He was a member of the Dallas Presbyterian Church in Dallas, W.Va. where he
formerly served as an Elder and Trustee
Mr. Archer was a self-employed farmer in West Finley Township prior to
retiring in 1982.
On September 29, 1962 he married Gertrude Ann Supler Archer who survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Rebecca A. Alsalehi of Pittsburgh (Franklin
Park), Pa.; a grandson, Matthew D. Alsalehi; several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Harold D. Archer, Sr.; three sisters, Madolyn and
Gladys Day, and Phoebe Braddock.
Mr. Archer was the last of his immediate family. The family suggests memorial
contributions be made to the West Alexander V.F.D.
Visitation Times
There will be no public visitation for Mr. Archer. Graveside services will be
held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 in West Alexander Cemetery wth
Rev. Ryan Hale officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush
Funeral Home, Inc. Rogersville, Pa.
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Mary Louise Armstrong Philabaum
December 04, 1931 - March 22, 2005
Age: 73
Birthplace: Dallas, West Virginia
Resided In: West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Visitation: March 24, 2005: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: March 25, 2005: 11:00 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
PHILABAUM, Mary Louise Armstrong, 73, of West Alexander, PA, died Tuesday,
March 22, 2005, in her home.
She was born December 4, 1931 in Dallas, WV, daughter of the late James E.
and Sylvia A. Riggle Armstrong.
Mrs. Philabaum was a member of the Dallas Pike Baptist Church and a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E.
Philabaum in 1986; and a son, Mark Douglas Philabaum in 1977.
Surviving are two sons, Michael E. Philabaum (Catherine) of Claysville, PA;
Donald W. Philabaum (Tara) of Dallas, WV; three daughters, Carol L. Frye (John)
of Valley Grove; Debra J. Nash (John) of Triadelphia; and Vickie L. Crowe
(Robert) of West Alexander, PA; a brother, Leroy Armstrong of Waynesburg, PA;
two sisters, Maxine Frye of Dallas, WV; and Marjorie Conaway of West Alexander,
PA; 18 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005, at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Funeral services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, at the Dallas Pike Baptist Church, with
the Reverend Larry Lewis officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Miss Goldie E. Ashby,
86, of West Alexander, RD 1, formerly of
Wind Ridge, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 1973 at the Washington
Hospital following an illness of two months.
She was born February 15, 1887 at New Freeport, a daughter of the late
Peter and Florence Kinney Ashby.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Talbert "Pearl" Nelson of Graysville
and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Minnie Rice and a brother Oscar
preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Harmony Presbyterian Church at Wind Ridge and
for many years was a Sunday School teacher, having taught the Young Adult
Class of the Church.
She was a school teacher in Richhill Township for several years and had
worked for the United States Treasury Department in Washington, D.C.
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Friends of Miss Goldie E. Ashby, of West Alexander, RD 1 formerly of
Wind Ridge who died Sunday, Oct. 7, 1973 are being received from 7 P.M. to 9
P.M. and from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. in the Robert Lantz
Funeral Home at Rogersville where services will be held at 1 P.M. Wednesday,
Oct. 10, 1973 with Robert E. Borland and Oliver Burd officiating.
Burial will follow in Wind Ridge Cemetery.
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Robert LeRoy Atchison
(January 13, 1929 - February 2, 2006)
Worked as electrician, window cleaner and security guard.
Robert LeRoy Atchison, 77, of Eighty Four, formerly of Washington, died at
12:05 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006, in Donnell House, following a lingering
illness.
He was born January 13, 1929, in Avella, a son of Frank and Hazel Emery
Atchison. He attended Westland School. Mr. Atchison was an electrician for 39
years at McGraw-Edison. He also had worked as a window cleaner for Pete Cossu
for 25 years and as a security guard for Tarbuck Security. Mr. Atchison served
in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of VFW 2026
and Edwin Scott Linton American Legion Post 175.
On June 19, 1953, he married Velma Virginia Margaret Bowman, who died December
22, 2005.
Surviving are two sons, Terry Lee (Shelly) Atchison of West Alexander and
Robert Franklin (Nancy) Atchison of California, Pa.; three daughters, Diane
(Keith) Baughman of Eighty Four, Mary Ann Atchison of Eighty Four and Velma
Lynn (William) Kehn of Arizona; a sister, Mary Ann Hughey of Bentleyville; 11
grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three brothers, William, Richard and Thomas Atchison.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal
Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, with the Rev. David Harner officiating.
Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. Military rites will be
accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.
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Martha Virginia Crupe Ball
May 29, 1908 - January 12, 2003
Age: 94
Birthplace: Avella, PA.
Resided In: Wheeling, WV.
Visitation: January 14, 2003: 6-9 p.m.
January 15, 2003: noon until time of service
Service: January 15, 2003: 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Ball, Martha Virginia Crupe, 94, formerly of St. Paul's Terrace, Wheeling,
WV., died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Park Health Care Center, Wheeling.
She was born May 29, 1908, in Avella, PA., daughter of the late Edward and
Emma Kems Crupe.
She was a member of West Alexander Methodist Church, West Alexander, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denver
Ball, in 1961; two brothers, James and Thomas Crupe.
Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Grima and her husband, Joe of Waren, OH.
Marguerite "Teny" Wharton and her husband, Edward of Wheeling; two grandson,
David and Jonathan Wharton both of Wheeling and a great-granddaughter, Jennifer
Wharton of Wheeling.
Friends received 6-9 pm Tuesday, then from noon until time of service at 1 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2003 at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove,
Wheeling. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Anna Virginia Foster Barnes,
89, of 139 Main Street, West Alexander, died at 7:26 PM, Thursday, March 9,
1995, in McMurray Hill Manor, after a brief illness.
She was born June 11, 1905, in Wheeling, W. Va.., a daughter of William and
Molly Glatz Foster.
Mrs. Barnes was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Claysville. She
was a graduate of Wheeling High School and retired from the West Alexander post
office after 20 years of service.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Kurt Thomas Barnes of Claysville, Mrs.
Keith “Kelli” Hunt of West Alexander and Andrew Barnes of Claysville; and two
great-grandchildren, Hayley Barnes and Cameron A, Hunt.
Deceased are her husband, Roy Fulton Barnes; a son, Roy Thomas Barnes, a
brother, Lawrence Foster, and three sisters, Sarah Vensel, Vera Meglich and
Louise Stahl.
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Lucy Ann Theurich Barnes,
59, of Main Street, West Alexander, died Friday, April 20, 1990, in Wheeling
Medical Park, Wheeling, W. Va.
She was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of Ferdinan and
Beatrice Howell Theurich, both of Martins Ferry.
Mrs. Barnes was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Claysville.
A homemaker, she graduated from Martins Ferry High School and was a member of
the West Alexander American Legion Auxiliary.
On March 17, 1951, in Martins Ferry, she married Roy Thomas Barnes, who died
April 30, 1976.
Surviving are two sons, Kurt Barnes and Andrew Barnes, both of Claysville; one
daughter, Kelli Barnes of West Alexander; one brother, Fred Theurich of Martins
Ferry; and two sisters, Edna Marquardt of Cambridge, Ohio, and Martha Lyden of
Martins Ferry.
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The Weekly Recorder, page 24,
Claysville, Pa.July 17, 1987
(picture)
Pictured is Ada P. Barnhart, who quietly celebrated her 96th, birthday on
June 1, with flowers and relatives. She says, "I have completed 96 years and
an starting on my 97th." Her health is good in all respects.
Mrs. Barnhart is the daughter of the late John Murphy and Alma Steele
Murphy. A brother, Earl Murphy and a sister, Ethel Durbin are deceased. A
sister, Della Wallace, lives in Canton, Ohio.
Her very early years were lived in Clokeyville, near what is now Eighty
Four and she attended school in West Finley Township.
She graduated from California Normal School, now California University of
Pennsylvania, and received her Teachers Professional Certificate June 26, 1913.
She taught in West Finley Township at Liberty and Cooneytown schools. Then at
East Finley, and again in West Finley at Good Intent and Harmony School. At
Cooneytown, on Arbor Day, she took all (12 to 15) pupils out to a nearby field
where there was a big maple tree surrounded by a lot of little ones. Each pupil
dug up a tree, and all were planted around the school yard. As luck would have,
they all grew. Several years later, the school was renamed Maple Glen School.
On April 22, 1914, she married Herbert W. Barnhart and they lived in the Nebo
area of Richhill Township, Greene County. Mr. Barnhart died of a broken back
suffered in a sawmill accident on December 4, 1925, soon afterward, Ada moved
with her daughters to Wind Ridge, where she lived until the early 1940's. She
was very active in Harmony Presbyterian Church, was a member of the King's
Daughters Class and taught the older ladies Sunday School Class. She then lived
a few years in each of: West Alexander, Washington, and Mt. Clemons, Michigan,
before moving to Coolidge, Arizona.
Since 1969, she had spent summers with her daughter Leola, (Mrs. George)
Eustis, of Washington, and winters with daughter, Josephine (Mrs. Jack) Nichols
of Mesa, AZ.
Her other children are Helen (Mrs. Harold) Frye of Holbrook, Mary (Mrs. Boyd)
Polen, of Phoenix, AZ., and Sarah (Mrs. Frank) Caherty, of Takoma Park, MD.
She had 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren.
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In honor of Ray L. Barnhart, who died July 6, 2006, a memorial service
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, in Bethel Presbyterian Church,
3905 Park Avenue, Prosperity, with the Rev. Jeri-Lynn Bouterse of West
Alexander Presbyterian Church officiating.
Friday, August 11, 2006
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James Wylie Barr,
native of Acheson community and since boyhood resident of Claysville, employed
as engineer for the Simon White's Sons' monument plant, died at his home on
Main street, Tuesday evening, Feb. 1, 1938, in his 64th year. Mr. Barr had not
been in his usual good health for some time, but was about the home and out for
such duties as sweeping snow off the sidewalk. Jan. 24th he accompanied Russell
Burig, truck driver, also employed with Simon White's Sons, to Grove City, on
an errand of Bessemer gas engine repair. His condition apparently was not
suited to such a trip and illness of pneumonia developed shortly afterward. He
was given good medical attention and nursing, but the trouble was too deep
seated and death resulted. He had several years before undergone severe illness
of pneumonia.
The funeral service will be held at his late home at two o'clock this
afternoon, the 4th, conducted by Rev. W. Va. Longbrake. There have been many
beautiful flowers as tribute of respect for deceased. Interment will be in
Claysville cemetery.
Mr. Barr was born at Acheson, August 13, 1874, son of John J. and Minerva
Liggett Barr. In boyhood he was a pupil of Tartown school. The family later
resided at Buffalo Village, where the father was engaged in oil field
development work. The family came to Claysville in 1890, residing on Mill
street, where the father had a home built and resided until death. James
Barr engaged in oilfield work as a youth and followed various lines of the
work in several communities, until engaging with the Simon White's Sons'
monumental firm. He was a good mechanic and very dependable as an
engineer, and was with the firm from near 1923 until his demise. He was of
genial disposition, liked to hunt and go out with his dog for a walk in
field and woods. He will be missed in the community. Mr. Barr was united
in marriage with Miss Sara Milligan, April 15, 1897. He was a member of
the Presbyterian church.
He leaves his wife; on daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Carson, at home; three
sons, Dr. George Barr, dentist, and Frank Barr, official of the Blue Ridge
Bus Lines, both of Claysville, and Clifford J. Barr, of The Pines, east of
West Alexander; four grandchildren; one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Rena
Keegan, Claysville; Robert C. Barr, Los Angeles, Calif., who was here to
see his brother within the past year; and John W. Barr, of East Liverpool,
Ohio, who was summoned during the week.
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Ruth E. Bayless
Registered nurse and 'Mother of the Year'
Sunday, September 03, 2006
9/3/2006
Ruth E. Bayless
Registered nurse and 'Mother of the Year'
Ruth E. Bayless, 77, of West Alexander, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday,
September 2, 2006, in her home, following a brief illness.
She was born January 29, 1929, in Freeport, Ohio, a daughter of John Cambridge
and Ocie Dowler Bardall, and had resided in West Alexander since August 1952.
Mrs. Bayless was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church, church
administration council and United Methodist Women. She was awarded Washington
and Greene counties mother of the year by the Observer-Reporter.
She was a 1947 graduate of Freeport (Ohio) High School and a 1950 graduate of
the Ohio Valley Medical Center School of Nursing in Wheeling, W.Va.
Mrs. Bayless formerly was employed as a registered nurse by Ohio Valley Medical
Center and was last employed by Peterson Rehabilitation Center in Wheeling
before retiring in 1993 with 45 years of service. She was awarded nurse of the
year honors from Peterson Rehabilitation Center prior to retirement.
She was a member of West Alexander American Legion Post 656 Auxiliary, West
Alexander Golden Agers and Ohio Valley Medical Center Nursing Alumni.
Mrs. Bayless enjoyed traveling, helping neighbors in need, time spent with
family and grandchildren and camping, as long as her health permitted.
On September 2, 1950, she married James W. (Bill) Bayless, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Steve Bayless and wife Cheryl of Washington and
Gregg Bayless of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Connie Rush and husband John of
Avella and Deborah Ryan of Burgettstown; a sister, Clara Stine; four brothers,
Newt Bardall, Elmer and wife Ruth Bardall, John Bardall and Thomas and wife
Marge Bardall, all of Freeport, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Her brother, Dowler (Pete) Bardall, is deceased.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday in West Alexander United Methodist Church, where services will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, with the Rev. Linda Harrison officiating.
Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal Township. Arrangements
are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and
friends may view the obituary and send condolences and flowers at
www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday in the West Alexander United Methodist Church where services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2006 with Rev. Linda Harrison
officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal Twp.
Washington Co. Pa.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Inc. Rogersville, Pa.
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Mrs. Lydia Tustin Beabout,
55, died at her home at Sparta, Friday, Feb. 18, 1944, at 4:55 PM of cerebral
hemorrhages. She had been ill for the past five days.
She was born May 22, 1889, in Greene County, the daughter of Isaac and Permela
Wells Tustin, both deceased. She spent her entire life in Washington and Greene
Counties and was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Joseph C. Tustin, and Jacob Tustin, of Hanlin Station; Basil Tustin of El Paso,
IL; Godfrey Tustin, Washington, RD; Mrs. Sarah C . White, of Claysville; Mrs.
Dora Sibert, of West Alexander, Mrs. Nannie Ealy of West Finley, and Mrs. Mary
Rush, of Nineveh.
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Paul K. and Rosetta Bedillion
of Washington celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with their family at
the Old Country Buffet in Bridgeville.
They were married Jan. 9, 1970, by the late Rev. John H. DeBolt in the
Presbyterian Church of West Alexander.
Mr. Bedillion is the son of the late Francis Earl and Ella Weir Bedillion.
Mrs. Bedillion is the daughter of the late Edward and Sylvia Poland.
They are the parents of four daughters, Paula Clark, Doris Bredniak, Deborah
Gump and Rosemarie Noble, all of Washington.
They also have seven granddaughters, three grandsons, three great-
granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Mr. Bedillion is a retired partner of Bedillion’s Used Furniture, was a school
bus driver for GG&C Bus Co., and worked in food service for Trinity School
District. Mrs. Bedillion worked as a medical courier.
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Paul K. Bedillion
Owner-operator of Bedillion's Used Furniture
Sunday, June 04, 2006
6/4/2006
Paul K. Bedillion
Owner-operator of Bedillion's Used Furniture
Paul K. Bedillion, 81, of Washington, died Friday, June 2, 2006, in his
home.
He was born September 29, 1924, in Lagonda, a son of Francis Earl and Ella Weir
Bedillion.
He was a member of North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, where he sang in
the choir, and Buffalo Grange 1523.
He was owner and operator of Bedillion's Auto Wrecking, which became
Bedillion's Used Furniture. He also worked in the cafeteria at Trinity Middle
School, retiring in 1990.
Mr. Bedillion was an avid bowler. He belonged to the Sunday Night Pin Busters
and enjoyed dartball at North Buffalo Church and the senior citizens center. He
also loved to cook for the church and the grange.
He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and was three-time past commander
of American Legion Post 907, Taylorstown.
On January 9, 1970, in West Alexander, he married Rosetta Poland, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Paula Clark, Doris Bredniak, Deborah Gump
and Rosemarie (Ray) Noble, all of Washington; nine grandchildren, Barry,
Delfine, Brian, Bernice, Vicky, Grace, Valerie, Marcia and Rosetta; 19 great-
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Kenneth Wayne Bedillion; two granddaughters, Jenny Fay and
Rachel Marie Gump; a brother, George Earl Bedillion; four sisters, Madeline A.
Elliott, Virginia A. Hancher, Gladys A. Bird and F. Luceil Bayne; and two
infant sisters.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Piatt & Barnhill
Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 6, in North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, 711 Rural Valley
Road, Claysville, with the Rev. Gary Gibson officiating. Interment will follow
in Washington Cemetery. Buffalo Grange 1523 will hold a service at 8:45 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to North
Buffalo U.P. Church, 711 Rural Valley Road, Claysville, PA 15323, or to Family
Hospice and Palliative Care, 250 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15234.
Piatt & Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc.
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William Bissett Jr.
Past post commander of Taylorstown legion.
William Bissett Jr., 74, of Claysville RD 1, formerly of New Freeport, died
Tuesday, June 30, 1992, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, after an
extended illness.
He was born June 27, 1918, in Cameron, W. Va., a son of William and Ethel
Williams Bissett.
He was a Protestant.
Mr. Bissett resided in New Freeport for several years before moving to the
Taylorstown area in 1951.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a
member of Taylorstown American Legion Post 907 where he had served as post
commander for two terms.
Mr. Bissett was employed in construction his entire life and was last employed
as a construction superintendent by Black Top Paving Co. for about 20 years
before retiring in 1979 due to disability.
On January 12, 1939, he married Gwendolyn Kinney, who died October 26, 1976.
Surviving are two daughters, Bylle Culbertson of Claysville RD1, with whom he
made his home, and Susanna Armstrong of West Alexander RD 1 “Beham”; a brother,
Clifford Bissett of Graysville; a sister, Helen Huffman of North Huntingdon; a
stepsister, Mrs. John “Carolyn” Evanseky of Fostoria, Ohio; and a
granddaughter, Lisa Culbertson.
Deceased is a sister, who died in infancy.
more:
Friends of William Bissett Jr. of Claysville RD 1, formerly of New Freepoet,
who died Tuesday, June 30, 1992, will be received from 3 to 9 PM Wednesday in
Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where services will be held at 11 AM
Thursday, July 2, with the Rev. Floyd C. Marasco officiating. Interment in
Bethany Cemetery, Jackson Township.
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Charles V. Booth Jr.,
61 of East Greene St. Waynesburg, Pa. died at 11:25 AM at his residence. He had
been in his usual health and death was due to an apparent heart attack. He was
born April 24,1941 in Waynesburg, Pa. to Elizabeth Blair Booth of West
Alexander, Pa. and the late Charles V. Booth Sr. He was affiliated with the
First Christian Church in Waynesburg. Veteran U.S. Marine Corp. during the
Vietnam Era. He was a member of the VFW Post 4793 and James Farrell American
Legion Post 330 both of Waynesburg. Member of the Loyal Order of Moose 461 of
Waynesburg. He worked for C&P Telephone in Washington D.C. in management. After
moving back to Greene Co. he worked as an electrician for Cumberland Coal Co.
Mr. Booth enjoyed reading and cooking.
Surviving are two daughters: Michelle M. Blosser of Rices Landing, Pa. and
Christine E. Owens of Waynesburg, Pa. one son: Charles V. Booth III of
Waynesburg, Pa. four grandchildren: Dylan, Daniel, David Blosser and Chase
Owens one sister: Toinette Bryner of West Alexander, Pa. two nieces.
Friends will be received from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003
the hour of the service at the Milliken and Throckmorton F. H. Inc. 197 N.
Maiden St. Waynesburg, Pa. Rev. Robert Bedison officiating. Burial will be at
the Sandhill Cemetery, Springhill Twp.,Greene Co.
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Jenny Bowman
Wed, Mar 2, 2005
Jenny Bowman
Owned Bowman Sanitation, West Alexander
Jenny (Geneva) Marie Bowman, 63, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, March 1,
2005, in Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital.
She was born February 17, 1942, in Mozart, W.Va., a daughter of John and
Eilleen Craig Oliver.
She attended the former Church of God, Wheeling.
Along with her husband, Pete, she owned and operated Bowman Sanitation, West
Alexander, in addition to doing all of the bookkeeping.
She enjoyed playing piano, gardening and doing jigsaw puzzles.
On September 15, 1962, in Mozart, W.Va., she married Carl (Pete) Bowman, who
survives.
Also surviving are a son, Steven Bowman, at home; a daughter, Gini Lynn
Hoover of Kittanning; two brothers, Jerry and John J. Oliver, both of Wheeling;
two sisters, Ellen Wood of Wheeling and Nina Willison of McMechen; a
granddaughter, Miranda Hoover of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a sister, Carolyn Ann Oliver, who died in childhood.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West
Alexander, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in West
Alexander Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to West
Alexander Volunteer Fire Department or West Alexander American Legion.
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Brownlee, Samuel
SAMUEL BROWNLEE FOUND DEAD
Samuel Brownlee passed away in a small house on the W.T. Brownlee farm in
Buffalo Township, where he had made his home, during the night of
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1940. His lifeless form was found in his bed Thursday
morning. Mr. Brownlee had been indisposed, but his condition was not
regarded as being serious. Death was attributed to a heart affliction.
The remains were moved to the Brownlee mortuary. In the absence of his
brother, F.L. Brownlee, on a hunt and early failure of the effort of
getting in touch with him by phone, arrangements for the funeral service
were not announced at this time.
Deceased was a son of William T. and Elizabeth M. Reed Brownlee, who
resided near half a century in the Brownlee Mill section. He attended
Highland School. Much of his labor was experienced in oil field work. He
resided for a time in The Meadows. He was united in marriage with Miss
Winifred _ackson.
He leaves his wife; four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Charles Sampson,
Jack Brownlee and Cecelia Brownlee all of Washington; Samuel Brownlee,
Laura Brownlee and Joella Brownlee, of Richmond, Calif.; one sister and one
brother, Mary, wife of Ralph McCleery, West Alexander RD, and Frank L.
Brownlee, of Claysville, connected with the West Penn Power Company.
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The Washington Pennsylvania Daily Reporter (1911)
Mrs. Charles Burig
CLAYSVILLE- -,April 3, - -From the effects on an attack of heart trouble
Saturday morning at 7 o’clock, Mrs. Anna Katherine Burig, aged 68 years, wife
of Charles Burig, died suddenly at her home in Donegal township about six miles
north of here on Saturday morning. Mrs. Burig complained of not feeling well
when her husband arose. He had gone downstairs and done the morning chores and
just taken her breakfast upstairs to her when she was taken suddenly worse and
died within a few seconds. Mrs. Burig was born in Germany, February 27, 1843,
and with her parents located at Roney’s Point, W.Va. She was a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. William Helphenbine. Following her marriage to Charles Burig,
with he, she moved to the farm in Donegal township where they had resided for
the past 45 years. Mrs. Burig was a well known and respected woman. The husband
with six children survives, as follows: William, of Donegal township; George,
of Amwell township; Elmer and Mrs. Armor Roney, of West Finley; Mrs. Albert
Morrow, of Ohio County W.Va. and Charles at home. One brother, Henry
Helpenbine, at Roney’s Point, W.Va., also survives. Funeral services were held
at the late home this afternoon at 1 o’clock. The interment was made in the
West Alexander Cemetery.
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Pogue, James Burt
JAMES BURT POGUE
James Burt Pogue, life long resident of Donegal township north of West
Alexander, between the Dunsfort and Potomac Roads, died at his home at 1:15
p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1939, aged 73 years, six months and 17 days. He had
been ill near two weeks. The funeral service was held at his late home at
one o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. Karl Monroe, his
pastor, assisted by Rev. Jacob Ruble, Jr. The interment will be in West
Alexander cemetery.
Mr. Pogue was born May 5, 1865, son of John and Elizabeth Burt Pogue. From
childhood he had resided on the farm where he died. As a boy he attended
the Stoolfire School, abandoned some years ago. Throughout his active
career he engaged in farming. He was united in marriage with Miss Loville
Maxwell. Mr. Pogue was a member of the West Alexander Presbyterian church
and took a live interest in the affairs of his home community, in which he
was held in high esteem.
He leaves his wife; one son, Paul Pogue; one grandson; one brother, Will
Pogue. Bert Montgomery, out North Liberty street, is a relative.
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Chaney, Mrs Pemelia Alexander
_______________CHANEY DIED _____ 10 IN LAST HALF OF 10TH DECADE
In the last half or her tenth decade of life Mrs. Pemelia Alexander Chaney,
widow of James M. Chaney, life long resident of this community, passed away at
her home on Main street, near 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 1939, following
illness of but a few days, in her 98th year.
The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church, where more than 90
years before she had begun as a child to go with her parents and where for more
than eight decades she had been a useful member, contributing of her time and
talents in the work of the church.
Many had called to pay their respects and there was a large assembly at the
service, conducted by Rev. Jacob Ruble, Jr. He was assisted by Rev. W.M.
Lorimer, until recently resident here. Both paid fine tribute to the deceased.
The pallbearers were Erwin Gilfillan, C.W. Dickinson, O.B. Stafford, W.R.
Chaney, Charles L. Stewart, T.S. Maxwell.
Interment was in West Alexander cemetery.
Mrs. Chaney was born Nov. 7, 1841, youngest of a family of nine children of
Andrew and Pemelia Gilfillan Chaney and always resided within the town of
West Alexander or within a few miles of it. She attended the local schools,
and the Academy the Academy being in its prime during her earlier life. She
was united in marriage Feb. 6, 1868, with James M. Chaney, also son of
pioneer ancestry, born at Coon Island, who on Oct. 13, 1862, together with
more than twenty other young men of the community all enlisted the same day
for service in the Civil War, in Company H Fourteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Cavalry. They served through to the end of the war and after separating some
did not meet again for 50 years. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Chaney, Dr. Andrew
Chaney, then of Butte, Montana, and two grandsons, sons of Dr. John M. and
Jennie Chaney Oliver, served in the World War.
Mr. and Mrs. Chaney resided for some time near a mile east of West Alexander
following their marriage, and in 1874 purchased the Joseph Alexander farm
3 1/2 miles from West Alexander, which they occupied near 20 or 25 years,
coming to central Main street to reside.
In addition to his agricultural and stock-raising interests Mr. Chaney was
engaged 28 years in wool buying. Mrs. Chaney maintained her interests in the
church to the end of her long life.
She was a member of the Non Nobis Class, a charter member of the Women's
Missionary Society, and deeply interested in the various activities of the
church. She retained her faculties in remarkable degree to the end.
[I don't think that this paragraph belongs here, but it was in the original.]
Harold Ruth and a companion aviation student flew over from Scott Field Monday
Evening and circled around this community. After returning to Scott Field he
flew to the Allegheny County Airport and back to Scott Field in 50 minutes.
[I don't think that this paragraph above belongs here, but it was in the
original.]
Mrs. Chaney's membership in the Presbyterian church totaled 78 years. She and
her sisters, Mrs. Hanna Cockayne, and Mrs. Sarah Stewart, became members
together in 1861. The trio possessed splendid voices, that of Mrs. Chaney a
rich alto, Mrs. Cockayne, a soprano, and all were members of the choir, Mrs.
Chaney, continuing her residence here, remained in the choir many years and
while far advanced in life she continued to play the simple airs on her piano.
She accepted life's hardships without a murmur.
It could be said of her "She lived in a house by the side of the road" and was
friendly to all who passed her door.
She retained fairly good health to the end of life, bearing no marks of her
long life here except a partial lapse of memory. To all the community
she was Grandma Chaney.
Her cheerful greeting will be missed by friends and neighbors. She passed away
like one who wrapped the drapery of her couch about her and lay down to
pleasant dreams.
Mr. Chaney died Jan. 16, 1919. She leaves two sons and two daughters: Fannie,
wife of John M. Gibson, and John H. Chaney, West Alexander; James Chaney,
Wheeling, and Maggie Grace, wife of Wylie Doak, Huntington, W. Va.; seventeen
grandchildren. Two daughters and one son are deceased. Dr. Andrew Chaney,
Mrs. Tolbert Maxwell and Mrs. John M. Oliver.
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Betty Grace Chase
Longtime member of Calvary Temple
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Betty Grace Chase
Longtime member of Calvary Temple
Betty Grace Chase, 79, of Washington, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 4,
2006, in the Canonsburg General Hospital emergency room.
She was born January 3, 1927, in Washington, a son of John Paul and Florence
Hartzell Burt.
Mrs. Chase was a member of Calvary Temple for more than 50 years.
She was devoted to her children and their families and would often go camping
in Potter County with many of them. She also did a lot of canning and provided
freshly baked bread several times a week.
On May 31, 1948, she married William Earl Chase, who died June 8, 1977.
Surviving are six daughters, Linda Garrett of West Finley, Sandra Bentrem of
West Alexander, Judith Ann Allum of East Finley, Susan Johnson and Lisa M.
Powell, both of Washington, and Jennifer Welling of West Finley; two sons,
Bruce Wayne Chase of Allison Park and William Ray Chase of Washington; a
brother, Robert Burt of Washington; three sisters, Mae Frye of Claysville and
Eva Morris and Iva Morris, both of Washington; 25 grandchildren; and 17 great-
grandchildren.
Deceased are four brothers, Clarence, Duane, Kenney and Walter Burt; a sister,
Ellen Piatt; and a grandson, James Fidler.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hummell &
Barnhill Memorial Chapel, 350 West Chestnut Street, Washington, 724-225-7710,
where a service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, with the Rev.
Hugh L. Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandbarnhill.com. Member
Covered Bridge Independents.
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D. Louise Mayne Cheek,
89, of Rawson Drive, Washington, formerly of Claysville and Thomas Campbell
Apartments in Washington, died Monday, September 8, 2003, in Washington
Hospital. She had resided for the last eight years in Humbert Lane Health Care
Center, Washington.
She was born July 23, 1914, in Wheeling, W.Va., a daughter of Charles A. and
Nora Sylvia McGlumphy Clark.
Mrs. Cheek was a homemaker and a member of East Buffalo Church.
For the last 10 years, she was a member of United Methodist Church in
Claysville and a member of Senior Citizens of Claysville, Buffalo Grange, The
Cleland Homemakers Club and Thomas Campbell Apartments dartball team.
Mrs. Cheek enjoyed playing bingo and cooking.
Her first husband, Charles D. Mayne, died in 1946 and her second husband,
Thomas L. Cheek, died in 1974.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Wright of Washington and Dolores Jean
Zwerneman of Texas; a brother, Charles William Clark of West Alexander; eight
grandchildren, Roberta Stewart, Sara Clutter, Debbie Holley, Pam Kurtz, Kim
Homhenshell, Charles Mayne, Scotty and Darrin Zwerneman; 11 great-
grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Charles D. Mayne; a daughter, Mary L. Mayne; a brother,
Adrain Clark; and three sisters, Nelda White, and Wilma and Violet Clark.
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Terre Benton Church
(November 3, 1956 - January 17, 2006)
West Alexander resident worked for Ball Glass
Terre Benton Church, 49, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, January 17, 2006.
He was born November 3, 1956, in Fort Benning, Ga., a son of Homer E. Church of
Hedgesville, W.Va., and Lila J. Saville Bard of Washington.
Mr. Church was a graduate of Trinity High School and was Protestant.
He worked for 13 years at Glenshaw Glass as a shift supervisor. He also worked
for Dwain Church Construction from 1991 to 1995, Ball Glass in Muncie, Ind.,
from 1988 to 1991 and Ball Glass in Washington from 1981 to 1987.
Mr. Church was a Member of Meadow Lands Sportsmen's Association and was an avid
hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Kody P.
Michael.
On August 24, 1996, he married Darla Porter, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, parents and grandson are a daughter, Tricia
Church of Washington; two brothers, Dwain (Kathy) Church of Amity and Glenn
Bard of Greensburg; two half brothers, Daryl Church and Bruce Church, both of
Hedgesville; a sister, Dorothy (McKinley) Richardson of Aurora, Colo.; a
stepsister, Rebecca (Brian) Sharp of Clarksville; two nephews, Ryan Church of
Amity and Andrew Brockhouse of Colorado; a stepmother, Jean Church; a
stepfather, William J. Bard; and his former wife, Sandra Malarkey Church of
Washington.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 until 4 p.m., the hour of
service, Sunday, January 22, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison
Avenue, Washington, with the Rev. William Bard officiating.
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Mrs. Almeda O. Clutter Chess,
76, of Highland avenue, Claysville, died at 4:30 PM Monday, Oct. 10, 1966, in
the Arbogast Boarding Home, Beech Bottom, W.Va., after a long illness.
Mrs. Chess was born March 20, 1890, in Greene County, a daughter of Henry C.
and Bertha “Swart” Clutter. She was a member of Claysville Baptist Church.
She was married Nov. 6, 1907, to Jonas B. Chess, who survives. They would have
celebrated their 59th, wedding anniversary in November.
Also surviving are eight children, Blaine, West Alexander, RD; Fern, wife of
Samuel Mack, Beech Bottom, WVa.; Robert, Claysville; Gertrude, wife of William
Kimberland, St. Mary's Ga.; Arthur, Claysville; Martha, wife of Earl Beattie,
Claysville; Ray, Fairmont, W.Va.; and Joseph, Kailua, Hawaii; one sister, Mrs.
Elsie Phillips, Time; one brother, Cecil Clutter, Nineveh; 26 grandchildren and
22 great-grandchildren.
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Retired welder was World War II veteran
Arthur Reed "Pee Wee" Chess,
84, of Claysville, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in RC and Family Personal
Care Boarding Home, Claysville.
He was born November 16, 1915, in Graysville, a son of Jonas B. and Almeda
Clutter Chess.
A member of Claysville United Methodist Church, he was a former member of West
Alexander United Methodist Church.
Mr. Chess was a welder for various construction companies until his retirement
from Millcraft Industries in 1980.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Atlantic Theater.
Mr. Chess was a member of James R. Hunt American Legion Post 639 in Claysville,
Golden Agers of West Alexander and McGuffey Senior Citizens Center.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and Western square dancing.
On June 24, 1939, in Wellsburg, W. Va., he married Catherine Josephine
Kiziminski, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Edward Wayne Chess of Carmichaels; a daughter, Nancy
C. Simpson of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Joe Chess of Hawaii; a sister,
Martha Beatty of Claysville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three brothers, Blaine, Robert and Ray Chess; and two sisters,
Fern Mack and Gertrude Kimberland.
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Blaine W. “Jiggs” Chess
- Blaine Township man was retired steel worker-87, of Blaine Township, formerly
of the Coon Island section of Claysville, died unexpectedly Friday, August 18,
1995, in Washington Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1908, in Richhill Township, a son of J. B. and Media O.
Chess.
Mr. Chess had been a member of West Alexander Christian Church.
He was employed as a grinder at Jessop Steel until his retirement in 1974.
He enjoyed gardening, tending his chickens, walking and following sports.
He was formerly a member of the International Order of Oddfellows, West
Alexander.
On September 16, 1938, in Wellsburg, W. Va., he married Ruby Main, who died
January 4, 1984.
Surviving are four sons, Blaine Chess of Chicago, Illinois. Donald Chess of
Taylorstown and John Chess of West Alexander; one daughter, Mrs. Jim “Elaine”
Moore of West Alexander; two brothers, Arthur Chess of Claysville and Joe Chess
of Hawaii; two sisters, Martha Beattie of Claysville and Gertrude Kimberland of
Georgia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Bob and Ray Chess; ans a sister, Fern Mack.
Chess-Friends of Blaine W. “Jiggs” Chess, of Blaine Township, formerly of Coon
Island section of Claysville, who died Friday, August 18,1995, will be received
from noon to 3 and 7 to 9 PM Sunday in the Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home,
219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be held at 1 PM Monday, Aug.
21. Interment in Enon Cemetery.
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Robert Wayne Chess,
73, of Petroleum Avenue, Claysville, died at 9:26 AM Wednesday, February 26,
1986, in his home, following a long illness.
He was born July 6, 1912, in Harveys, Greene Co., a son of Jonas B. and Almeda
Clutter Chess.
Mr. Chess was a member of the Claysville Christian church, where he had been a
deacon. He was a heavy equipment operator working out of the International
Union of Operating Engineers Local 132. He retired in 1978 after 30 years of
service. Previously he was employed by S. George Paper Factory, Wellsburg, W.
Va.
He attended Coon Island Grade School and Claysville High School. He was a
veteran of World War II, having served the 263rd Coast Artillary of the U. S.
Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 639, Claysville, and the Legion
Drill Team.
On July 9, 1942, in Russell, Ky., he married Ruth Seaman, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel “Becky” Riggle of Claysville and
Susan Chess of Washington; four brothers, Blaine Chess of West Alexander,
Arthur Chess of Claysville, Ray Chess of Fairmont, W. Va., and Joe Chess of
Kailua, Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. Samuel “Fern” Mack of Beech Bottom, W. Va.;
Mrs. Gertrude Kimberland of St. Mary's, and Mrs. Earl “Martha” Beattie of
Claysville; two grandchildren, Karie and Jeff Kuhn, and several nieces and
nephews.
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Ruby C. Main Chess,
63, of West Alexander RD 1, died at 3:05 PM Wednesday, January 4, 1984, in
Washington Hospital following a long illness.
She was born March 15, 1920, in Brooke County, W. Va., a daughter of Henry and
Margaret Halpey Main.
Mrs. Chess had lived in Donegal Township the past 42 years. She was a member of
the West Alexander Christian Church.
On September 16, 1938, she married Blaine W. Chess, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James “Elaine” M. Moore of West Alexander;
four sons, Blaine A. Chess of Morgantown, W. Va., Jonas H. Chess of Chicago,
Ill., Donald Chess of Avella and John E. Chess. of West Alexander; seven
grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Kathern Glay of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
One brother, John Main, is deceased.
more:
Friends of Ruby C. Chess of West Alexander RD 1, who died Wednesday, January 4,
1984, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Thursday in the Ferrell
Funeral Home Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be
conducted at 1 PM Friday, January 6, by the Rev. Dana Jones. Interment in Enon
Cemetery.
Ruby C. Chess, 63, of West Alexander RD 1, died at 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday, January 4, 1984, in Washington Hospital following a long illness.
She was born March 15, 1920, in Brooke County, W. Va., a daughter of ]
Henry and Margaret Halpey Main.
Mrs. Chess had lived in Donegal Township the past 42 years. She was a member
of the West Alexander Christian Church.
On September 16, 1938, she married Blaine W. Chess, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Elaine) M. Moore of West
Alexander; four sons, Blaine A. Chess of Morgantown, W. Va., Jonas H. Chess of
Chicago, Ill., Donald Chess of Avella and John E. Chess. of West Alexander;
seven grand-children; and one sister, Mrs. Kathern Glay of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
One brother, John Main, is deceased.
CHESS -- Friends of Ruby C. Chess of West Alexander RD 1, who died Wednesday,
January 4, 1984, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the
Ferrell Funeral Home Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be
conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 6, by the Rev. Dana Jones.
Interment in Enon Cemetery.
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George A. Clark,
resident of this community more than decades past, native of Greene county and
for some years resident of Wheeling, died at his home in Donegal township, west
of Claysville, at four o’clock AM Sunday, Dec. 31, 1939, following an illness
of three weeks, in 70th year. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon,
at the home of his half brother, Asa Clark, on the new section of US 40, east
of West Alexander.
The service was in charge of Rev. Jacob Ruble, whose address was very
instructive and helpful. He was assisted by Rev. Chester Clark, of Cameron, W.
Va. The interment was in Claysville cemetery.
He leaves two brothers: William Clark, Donegal Plan, and Chester Clark, east of
Claysville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Gray, of Moundsville; three half brothers and
three half sisters, Asa B. Clark, near West Alexander; Foster Clark, of
Washington; Arthur Clark, Avella RD; Mrs. Myrtle Riggle, West Alexander; Mrs.
Adocia Whitlach, of Moundsville, and Mrs. Cora Woods, in Montana.
Mr. Clark was born in Nov. 1870, in Greene county, son of William H. and Hannah
Cooper Clark. He was united in marriage with Miss Melissa Wilson Adams, of
Martins Ferry, Ohio. They resided for some time in Wheeling district. He was
for near 30 years a member of Baltimore Lodge No. 6 K. of P. After coming to
this community they located on property west of Claysville. He was employed for
several years in the Penn Bridge plant.
More recently he was employed on the Pennsylvania Highway Department. Mrs.
Clark died July 3d, 1939.
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Clemens, A. Birdell
A. Birdell Clemens, of West Alexander, passed away in his home on
Main Street at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25 (1938). He died in his
52nd year, of complications of an illness of five weeks.
Mr. Clemens was the son of the late George M. and Mary Griffith
Clemens, and was born near Claysville. he received his early
education i the Independence and Donegal Township schools. He
then attended Summer School in Claysville and Canonsburg. He was
a successful teacher for a number of years in Carroll, Nottingham,
South Strabane, and Amwell Townships, and later was a school director
in Amwell Township. For several years, he was associated with the
Good Remus and Twin City Machinery Company as a salesman.
In later years, Mr. Clemens took up carpentry. He and his brother,
L.G. Clemens, have been contracting and specializing in barn building.
Last Fall, he was elected owners' inspector on the West Alexander new
high school building.
On June 6, 1916, Mr. Clemens was united in marriage with Golda A. Horn,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Horn, of Amity Ridge, who survives,
with the following children: Una E., wife of Donald W. Sprowls, of
Claysville; Edward B., G. Extell, and Lloyd L. students in West Alexander
High School; Audrey J., Illah D., and Myrna Phyllis, in grade school,
and two grandchildren, Jean and Marlene Sprowls. Besides the one brother,
L.G. Clemens, Washington, R.D. 4, there are five sisters: Grace, wife
of James Elliott, of near Laboratory; Lenora, wife of Earnest Ross, of
Wheeling; Zoetta, wife of Glenn Pees, of Washington, R.D. 2; Wilda,
wife of J. Alva Mulhollen, Wellsburg, and Beulah, wife of R.O. Black,
Wolfdale.
One sister, Myrtle, wife of Arthur Condit, of Amity, is deceased.
Funeral services will be held at his late home, Thursday, Jan. 27,
at 1:30 p.m., in charge of the Rev. H. Newton Miller, pastor of the
Lone Pine Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. G. Karl Monroe, of
West Alexander. Burial will be in the Lone Pine Cemetery.
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Clemens, George M.
The Observer (05 Oct 1913)
Was Well Known Farmer
Typhoid Fever Proves Fatal To George M. Clemens of Chartiers Township.
George M. Clemens died early yesterday morning at his home in Chartiers
Township near the Crossroads Church. his death was due to typhoid fever.
He was 54 years of age.
Mr. Clemens was the son of Louis and Margaret Cole Clemens. He was a
widely known farmer and a veteran thresher. In politics, he was a
Republican. Mr. Clemens was a member of First Christian Church.
Mr. Clemens leaves his wife, who was Miss Mary E. Griffith, of Potomac,
W. Va., and eight children as follows: A. Birdell, Lawrence G., Grace E.,
Lenora B., Zoetta M., Wilda M., Myrtle A., and Beulah E. Clemens, all at
home. Five brothers and four sisters also survive.
Funeral services in charge of the Rev. Walter Mansell will be held at the
home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in the Washington
Cemetery.
Claysville Recorder
Death of George M. Clemens
George M. Clemens,
a former resident of Donegal Township near Coon Island,
died at his home in Chartiers Township, near Cross Roads Church, early
Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 1913, of typhoid fever, aged 54 years, 7 months,
and 7 days. the funeral service was held at his late home at 10 o'clock
Tuesday forenoon. Interment in Washington Cemetery.
Mr. Clemens was a son of Lewis and Margaret Cole Clemens. He was united in
marriage with Miss Mary E. Griffith of Potomac, and only a short time
before taking ill attended the funeral of his mother-in-law at West
Alexander. He followed farming and spent much of his time in Donegal
Township. In the seasons he followed threshing a number of years. In
politics he was a Republican. In this section he held the respect of
many friends as an upright citizen. He leaves his wife and the following
children: A. Birdell, Lawrence G., Grace E., Lenora B., Zoetta, Wilda M.,
Myrtle A., and Beulah, all at home. There are five brothers and four
sisters.
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Leota Sprowls Clutter,
84, of Waynesburg, Pa. and formerly of West
Finley, R.D. #2 (Richhill Twp.) died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004 in
the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg after being in failing health for
the past several years.
She was born June 22, 1920 in East Finley Twp., Washington County, Pa. a
daughter of Isaiah Breckenridge and Clarissa Eldora Wise Sprowls and had lived
in Richhill Twp for most of her life.
Mrs. Clutter was a member of the Crabapple Community Church where she served
as church board secretary for several years.
She was a volunteer with Bible Release Time at Graysville Elementary School
for 25 years and was also a volunteer with the American Cancer Society in
Waynesburg. She was a member of the Genealogical Society of Waynesburg and
enjoyed piecing quilts and crocheting as hobbies.
Mrs. Clutter was a self-employed farmer raising sheep and Herford cattle and
was a representative of Stanley Home Products as long as her health permitted.
Surviving are four daughters, Darlene Caldwell of West Alexander, Pa., Ellen
Dunn, Patricia Barnickel, Janet Bauduin all of Washington, Pa.; one son, Herman
S. Clutter, Jr. of West Finley, Pa.; twelve grandchildren; four great
grandchildren.
Deceased are one son, Ronnie Gene Clutter who died on August 21, 1999; two
sisters, Annie and Leah; six brothers, John, Dewey, Timothy, Howard, Earl, and
Elzie.
Mrs. Clutter was the last of her immediate family.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to your local American
Cancer Society or the Crabapple Community Church, Wind Ridge, Pa.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and until the times of
services at 1:00 p.m. Wedneday, July 28, 2004 with Rev. James H. Jarvis
officiating. Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery, Richhill Township, Greene
County, Pa. Rush Funeral Home, Inc. Rogersville, Pa
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Lewis A. Clutter , 52, of Washington R.D.5 died at 6 a.m. Friday, January 4, 1985, in the
Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, following a long illness.
He was born September 20, 1932, in Richhill Township, a son of Willis L. and
Melza M. Ealy Clutter.
He was married February 5, 1955, to Marilyn Westfall, who survives.
He was a member of the Friendship Community Church in Log Pile.
Mr. Clutter worked for Jessop Steel Co for 25 years and was a member of the
Jessop Employees Club.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are one son, Kenton A. Clutter of
Washington; four daughters, LuAnn Wright, Mrs. David (Katherine) Plants and
Mrs. Theodore (Elaine) Freno all of Washington, and Mrs. Evan (Carol) Salsberry
of Corpus Cristi, Texas; nine brothers, Willis S. and Fred L. both of West
Finley, Raymond N. and George R., both of Claysville, Leo E. of Washington,
John I. of Cleveland, Ohio, Roy L. of Sycamore, Larry W. of Willow Grove, and
Reed H. of Prosperity; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Lena) Bistle and Mrs. Harry
(Nancy) Atkins, both of Washington; and four grandchildren, Bryan, Amy, Andy,
and Melissa.
Two sisters, Margaret Amon and Lucille Katsarsoa, are deceased.
CLUTTER-- Friends of Lewis A. Clutter of Washington, R.D.5, who died Friday,
January 4, 1985, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Sunday in the Ferrell Funeral Home Inc. 219 Main Street, Claysville,
where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Januray 7 with the Rev. Floyd C.
Marasco officiating. Interment in Claysville Cemetery.
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Ola Phillips Clutter,
96, of West Finley, died at 4:40 PM Saturday, March 18, 1989, in Washington
Hospital.
She was born Feb. 21, 1893, in Time, Greene Co., Pa., a daughter of William and
Nancy Breese Phillips.
She was a member of the Union Valley Methodist.
Mrs. Clutter was a homemaker who attended schools in Time.
On June 7, 1911, in Washington, she married Charles Bentley Clutter, who died
July 21, 1970.
Surviving are four sons, Herbert Clutter of Wheeling, W. Va., Donald Clutter of
Cartland, Ohio, Harlan Clutter of West Finley; four daughters, Mrs.
Charles "Mildred" Hughes of West Finley, Mrs. Alva "Althes" King of West
Alexander, Mrs. Raymond "Norma Jean" King of Warren, Ohio, and Mrs.
James "Joann" Bruno of New Egypt, N.J.: 31 grandchildren; 60 great-
grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three sons, Wayne and LeMoyne Clutter, and William Clutter, who
died in infancy; two brothers; and three sisters.
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Ryan Lee Coffield
November 03, 1983 - February 18, 2003
Age: 19
Birthplace: LaGrange, Illinois
Resided In: Wheeling, West Virginia
Visitation: February 21, 2003: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
February 22, 2003: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Service: February 22, 2003: 2:30 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
COFFIELD, Ryan Lee, 19, of 114 Station Lane, Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday,
February 18, 2003, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
He was born November 3, 1983, in LaGrange,Illinois, son of Rhonda Nisperly
Coffield of Triadelphia, and Michael Lee Coffield of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Ryan was formerly employed at Elm Grove Dodge, Wheeling.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a aughter, Alexis Breana
Coffield; his girlfriend, Amy Holland; a brother, Shane Michael Coffield;
maternal grandparents, Bernard and Sandy Nisperly, all of Wheeling; paternal
grandparents, Janice Coffield of McMechen and John Coffield; several Aunts,
Uncles and Cousins; maternal grandparents of Alexis, Dwayne and Lisa Kinser of
Wheeling; and a host of friends.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2003, and
12:30 until time of service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2003, at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, with the Reverend Bryan D.
Carpenter officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Rogersville-- Wilda F. Conkey,
73, of Nineveh, R.D.1 died Thursday, May 23, 1974 at 12:02 a.m. at the
Washington Hospital following a serious illness of about five weeks.
She was born March 8, 1901 in East Finley Township in Washington County a
daughter of the late George B. and Nancy (Ewing) Clutter.
Her husband Meek Conkey preceded her in death on September 29, 1954.
Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Acton (Doris) Ealy of Des Moines, Iowa,
Mrs. George (Louise) Livin¬good of Washington and Mrs. Lawrence (Donna) Crouse
Nineveh, R.D.1 and a son Thomas A. Conkey of West Alexander.
Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, four
sisters, Mrs. Edna Clutter of R.D. Claysville, Mrs. Vesta Beabout of Nineveh,
Mrs. Albert (Anna) Paul of Washington and Mrs. Bert (Alta) Hickman of
Washington, R.D. 5, and two brothers, Charles C. of Washington, and Arthur
Clutter of Nineveh, R.D.1.
She was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church.
CONKEY--Friends of Wilda F. Conkey of Nineveh, R.D.1 who died Thursday, May
23, 1974 are being received Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home,
Rogersville where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev.
Frederick Burchell officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery.
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Earl Craig
more:
Friends of Earl Craig, of West Alexander RD 1, who died Saturday, Dec. 2, 1989,
will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday at the Ferrell Funeral Home, Main
Street, West Alexander, where services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 3 PM
with the Rev. Bertram Domineck officiating. Interment in West Alexander
Cemetery.
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Virginia I. Cullen
(August 7, 1914 - July 14, 2006)
Virginia I. Cullen, 91, formerly of Chevy Chase, MD, and Washington, DC,
died Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing
Unite, Muncy, PA, where she resided the past four years.
Born August 7, 1914, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John and
Mary (Buchanan) Cullen and the granddaughter of the late R. Graham Buchanan of
West Alexander.
Virginia began her 42-year career in the Foreign Service at the age of 18 with
the U.S. Department of State. During World War II, she was working in Europe,
and was in Paris on V-E Day. As part of her job, she attended the Nuremberg
Trials and the SALT Treaty talks. Virginia retired in 1974.
Surviving are a cousin, Florence Eleanor O’Neil, a sister-in-law, Gertrude
Cullen, four nieces, Dorothy Dodge (husband Merrill), Margaret Norwood
(husband Henry), Suzanne Cullen and Virginia Cullen, three nephews, James
Flowers (wife Eileen), Dr. John Cullen (wife Deirdre), and Richard Cullen,
Kelsie Cullen (wife of deceased nephew, Robert Cullen, and two additional
generations of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 24, at 11:00 AM, in the Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 219 Main St., Claysville, with Rev. Hugh Crawford
officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. The family will provide the flowers and suggests
memorial contributions be made to either Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing
Unit, 215 E. Water St., Muncy, PA 17756, or the American Red Cross, 320 E.
Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
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John Scott Danley, p. 1401 BEERS
JOHN SCOTT DANLEY. Among the old families of East Finley township
none hold a more prominent place than the Danleys. George Danley,
grandfather of John S., was a native of the North of Ireland, where he
carried on farming, as did his father before him. Immigrating to
America, he made his new home in Washington county, Penn., near West
Middletown where his wife (also a native of Ireland) bore him three
children: John, Mattie and S. S. About 1819 the parents died, and the
children, who were yet young, passed into the care of others, S. S.
being given in charge of an uncle, John Scott; Mattie, who was also
reared by relatives, is now a resident of Cambridge, Ohio, and is the
only survivor of the family.
S. S. Danley, father of our subject, was born April 29, 1818, in
Independence township, Washington Co., Penn., and, as already stated,
was reared by his uncle, John Scott, a resident of East Finley township,
his education being received at the subscription schools of the period,
somewhat limited in their facilities as compared with more modern
schools; but Mr. Danley was a close student and a great reader, and lost
no opportunity of improving his education. He lived with his relatives
until his marriage, January 2, 1838, with Ruth Enlow, who was born June
20, 1817, a daughter of Henry Enlow, of East Finley township, whose
ancestors were New Englanders and early settlers in Washington county.
To this union were born the following named children: Elizabeth E., born
October 16, 1839, married to John Elliott, and living in Morris
township; Margaret J., born February 15, 1841 married to George England,
and resides in Washington county, Iowa; Henry P., born May 18, 1842, a
farmer in East Finley township; John S.; George H., born May 24, 1847,
died January 10,1859. After his marriage S. S. Danley located on the
property left him by his uncle, situated near the headwaters of the
Templeton fork of Wheeling creek, and a short distance from Bartholdi
postoffice, in East Finley township, and here he passed the remainder of
his busy life, improving the property and adding to his possessions,
which at the time of his death were extensive. He died April 1, 1891,
his wife August 14, 1880. They were active, influential citizens, and
highly respected members of the Dog Wood Grove U. P. Church. Politically
Mr. Danley was first a Whig and afterward, on the formation of the
party, a stanch Republican.
John Scott Danley was born September 12, 1845, in East Finley
township, Washington Co., Penn., his education being received at the
common schools of the district. In 1869 he was married to Martha L.
McCleary, who was born August 16, 1850, a daughter of William McCleary,
of East Finley township. This union has been blessed with the following
children:
Osco Wayne, born November 5, 1870, died August l, 1880; George W.,
born May 28, 1872; James L., born February 23, 1874; Ruth E., born July
21, 1877; Idesta and Roberta (twins), born August 5, 1880, all at home,
and Laura, born May 20, 1883, deceased in infancy. The mother of these
children died June 20, 1883, and April 29, 1886, Mr. Danley married Mrs.
Jennie M. (Gunn) Nelly, a native of East Finley township, born September
10, 1858, a daughter of Moses Gunn, and widow of Moses Nelly. After his
first marriage Mr. Danley resided with his parents until their death,
since when he has continued on the old home farm. He is one of the
prosperous and influential citizens of his township, and in general
knowledge is considerably above the average farmer. He and his refined
and intelligent wife are members of the Dog Wood Grove U. P. Church, and
in politics he is a prominent and active Republican.
Text taken from page 1401 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of
Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1893).
Transcribed January 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL
as part of the Beers Project.
Published January 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages
at http://www.chartiers.com
Danley, John S.
Washington Observer, Nov. 10, 1917.
WELL KNOWN CLAYSVILLE RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY
JOHN S. DANLEY, AGED 72,
DEAD AT HIS HOME THERE--
WAS A NATIVE OF EAST
FINLEY TOWNSHIP.
CLAYSVILLE.-Nov. 9, John S. Danley, aged 72, died at one o'clock this
afternoon at his home in Wayne street, this place. He had been ill for the
past three weeks suffering from an enlarged spleen.
Mr. Danley was the son of the late Samuel Danley and was born in East Finley
township, September 12, 1845. He had spent nearly all of his life on a farm
seven miles south of Claysville, removing to Claysville nine years ago.
He was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian church and later of the
Claysville church.
He was a Republican in politics and was well and favorably known for his genial disposition.
He was married to Miss Martha McCleary, who has been dead a number of years.
On April 29, 1888, he was married to Mrs. Jennie Nally, who survives him.
The following children also survive: John S., of Wheeling; Mrs. Robert
Carroll, of Wheeling; Mrs. Ben Enlow, of Bellevernon; Mrs. John Freeborough,
of Homestead.
One brother, H.P. Danley, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie England of Keota, Iowa,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott of Taylorstown also survive.
The funeral will be held in the Claysville Presbyterian church Monday
afternoon at 1:20 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. H.W. Hanna.
Interment will be in the Claysville cemetery.
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Danley, A. B.
Pg. 170, Helen Barnhart Morris Scrapbook.
A.B. Danley
A.B. Danley, 59, West Alexander, died at his home at 11:37 p.m. Sunday
(?), November 9, 1952, after an illness of several months.
A son of the late A.W. and Hanna Sprowls Danley, he was born August 19, 1893,
in West Finley township.
In 1926, he was united in marriage to Margaret Mahan of Lexington, Ky., who
survives.
For the past 25 years he operated the A.B. Danley Trucking Company, engaged in
hauling milk and grain. He was a life member of the Windy Gap Presbyterian
Church.
Surviving, besides his wife, are one daughter, Miss Mary Danley, at home;
three sisters, Mrs. T.G. Braden, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. H.C. Kuder,
Canonsburg; and Miss Mary H. Danley, Bridgeville; and one brother, John M.
Danley, West Finley. One sister, Mrs. Isa Boles, is deceased.
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Carter, Ethel Ione Danley
Pg. 115, Helen Barnhart Morris Scrapbook.
Death of Mrs. J. Carter
Ethel Ione Danley, wife of J. Clarence Carter, of near Old Concord, died
at Washington hospital at 2:55 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 1913, of septic-
poisoning, aged 31 years, 11 months and 24 days. She was taken ill seven weeks
before and had been in the hospital four weeks. The remains were brought to
Claysville, Sunday evening, to the home of her parents, Henry P. and Elsie
Potter Danley.
The funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, conducted by Rev. H.M.
Evans, pastor of the Presbyterian church of West Alexander. Quite a number of
friends from the home neighborhood of the deceased were among the attendants
at the funeral.
A fine wreath of flowers formed the tribute from members of the Bible Class of
Concord Sunday school of which she had been a member.
The interment at the request of the deceased was in Claysville cemetery.
The pall bearers were four brothers and two brothers-in-law. Mrs. Carter was
born near Fairview church, January 18, 1881.
She was united in marriage with Mr. Carter, December 17, 1900. Since their
marriage they have resided near Old Concord. She was a loyal member of Concord
Presbyterian church and Sunday School, esteemed as a devoted wife and mother,
a good neighbor.
Besides her husband she leaves five small children: Glen, Leroy, Leanna,
George and Margaret; also, besides her parents, four brothers and two sisters,
E.C. Danley, of Cincinnati, O.; Eno S. Danley, of Monessen; Glen H. Danley,
John E. Danley, and Mrs. Harry Sanders of Claysville, and Mrs. Homer Craft, of
Craft Creek.
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Danley, Glenn H.
Pg. 132, Helen Barnhart Morris Scrapbook.
Glenn Danley Dies
Four Days After Shooting
Self In Head
The bullet wound in his head, self inflicted, caused the death of Glenn H.
Danley, at Washington hospital at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1915.
The remains were brought to Claysville on Wednesday and the funeral was held
at his late home on Wayne street at 10:30 a.m., Thursday.
The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. MacLachlan, who was assisted by
Rev. R.T. Lynd.
The interment was in Claysville cemetery.
The deceased was a native of East Finley township, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.P.
Danley, born near Stony Point about 38 years ago and reared in that community.
As a youth he was industrious. He secured a good education and fitted himself
for teaching. He taught several terms in various rural schools quite
successfully. After his marriage to Miss Margaret Thompson, of near West
Alexander; they settled on the farm, where they resided until a few years
ago., when they came to Claysville, residing on upper Wayne street.
He purchased the pool room and bowling alley equipment of C.W. Anthony, which
he conducted until his death. He was or had been a member of two or three
fraternal orders.
The forenoon of the tragic occurrence he got a late breakfast in Ray Elder's
restaurant and gave him explicit instructions that he was going into the pool
room to take a good sleep and that he did not want to be disturbed by anyone;
that if his father came, to awaken him. The doors were locked accordingly.
Then the urgent call came from his wife and the self-shooting followed the
well-intentioned effort to have him see her.
The injury would have caused total blindness and probable mental defection had
he recovered. The ball passed back of the left eye. Everything was done for
him by the local physicians, Drs. Johnson, Knox, and Cracraft, and by the
staff at Washington hospital.
Death followed the injury only about an hour short of four days. Glenn was
about 38 years of age. Besides his wife and his parents he leaves one
daughter, Leona Danley, aged 12 years, two sisters and three brothers: Mrs.
Homer Craft, of near Prosperity; Mrs. Harry Supler, of Claysville; Enos
Danley, of Butler; Edward Danley, of Cincinnati, O.; and John E. Danley, of
Claysville. The unfortunate affair is deeply deplored and the relatives have
the sympathy of the community.
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Danley, Hannah
The Washington Observer, Washington, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Hannah Danley
Mrs. Hannah Danley, wife of the late A.W. Danley, died at her home in West
Finley Township, Thursday, Jan. 13,1949 at 2:10 a.m. Born at West Finley
January 25, 1861, she was a daughter of Alexander and Jane Montgomery Sprowls.
She lived in West Finley Township her entire life,having resided at Burnsville
for the past 45 years. She was known to her many friends as "Mother Danley."
A faithful member of the Windy Gap Presbyterian Church, she had always been
interested in all phases of church work. Her father had been instrumental in
the establishment of the Windy Gap church more than 100 years ago.
Mrs.Danley was a charter member of the Church Missionary Society.
She is survived by the following children; Zetta, wife of T.G. Braden,
Washington, D.C.; Florence, wife of H.S. Kuder, of Canonsburgh; John, West
Finley; A.B. Danley, West Alexander and Mary, Bridgeville; Isa Boles died
March 27, 1947, and another child died in infancy.
One sister survives, Mrs. Caroline Irey of New Kensington, who was 95 years
old January 10.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Dr. James W. Braden; Helen Boles,
Washington; Dr. Howard Kuder, Chevy Chase, Md.; Mrs. Louise Hill, New
Kensington; Mrs. Mary Ulrich, State College; Lee Danley, West Finley and Mary
Hannah Danley, West Alexander, Pa.
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Saturday, November 1, 1997
Mary Hannah Travis
Member of West Alexander American Legion Auxiliary Mary Hannah Travis, 60,
of Buffalo Township, died at 10:56 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997, in her
home following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 25, 1936, in West Alexander, a daughter of the late
A.B. and Margaret Mahan Danley.
Mrs. Travis had lived in the West Alexander area most of her life except for
seven years she spent in Clinton, Md. She returned to Washington County in
1995.
She was a former member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church and a member of
West Alexander American Legion Post 656 Auxiliary.
Mrs. Travis was a 1954 graduate of West Alexander High School.
She had been employed for the past 10 years as a caretaker and homemaker for
Dr. James Wilson Braden, now retired, with whom she made her home.
In April 1962, she married James Thomas Travis, who died March 29, 1986.
Mrs. Travis was the last of her immediate family.
Surviving are two sons, Clyde William Reese Jr. of West Finley and David R.
Travis of West Alexander; one daughter, Mary M. "Peggy" Kiger of Washington
with whom she also shared her home; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is one son, Ross Edward Reese, who died December 31, 1985.
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Fazier, Nina Danley
Pg. 96, Helen Barnhart Morris Scrapbook.
Mrs. Nina Danley Frazier
Nina A. Danley, wife of William H. Frazier, died at her home, 5311 Second
avenue, Pittsburgh, at nine o'clock Saturday night, June 12, 1909, of
pulmonary tuberculosis, after an illness of about three years.
Funeral services were held at her late home at eight o'clock, Monday evening,
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Wynn. The remains were brought to West Finley
Tuesday, the further service being conducted by Rev. A.C. Jobes, of Bethany.
Interment in West Finley cemetery. Mrs. Frazier was born at Good Intent,
December 3, 1856, daughter of Samuel (deceased) and Katherine Danley. She was
a faithful member of the Hazelwood Christian church, regular in the service as
long as she was able. She was associated with various branches of the church
work and active in the Christian Women's Board of Missions and the Ladies' Aid
Society, and identified with other benevolent, philanthropic and humanitarian
work. She bore the greatest respect and esteem of her acquaintances.
She is survived by her husband and her mother, two daughters, Misses Gertrude
and Adaline, and one son, John D. Cox; also by two brothers and one sister--A.
Wilson Danley and George Danley, and Mrs. Leroy Fields of Burnsville.
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Harry S. Davis,
51, of West Alexander RD 2,
more:
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Jesse J. Davis,
56, s/o Henry and Alonza Durbin Davis, m. Mary Irey. He was fatally stricken
while assisting his neighbor. A cerebral hemorrhage caused death.
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Kenneth "Torch" Davis,
71, b. Aug. 13, 1910, s/o Jesse J. and Mary Jane Irey Davis, m. Edna Swiger
more:
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Lloyd E. "Sam" David,
60, b. April 4, 1923, s/o Jesse James and Mary Jane Irey Davis, m. Lola Jean
Hersey, buried Claysville Cemetery.
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Deeds, Mrs John (Christina)
MRS. CHRISTIANA DEEDS, OLDEST RESIDENT OF DONEGAL, IS DEAD
Mrs. Christiana Miller Deeds, widow of the late John Deeds, oldest resident
of Donegal township, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. T. Bush Narigan, at Dutch Fork, at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, April 15,
1931, in her 95th year.
She had enjoyed good health throughout her long life, and less than a month ago
was able to be about and occupy her easy chair. She had been ill about three
weeks.
The funeral service was held at the Narrigan home at 1:30 pm Friday, conducted
by Rev. D.N. Ciampa, pastor at Zion church, where she and her late husband had
attended services.
Burial was in the West Alexander cemetery.
Mrs. Deeds was a daughter of Samuel and Christiana Hootman Miller, both
members of early Donegal families, born June 3, 1836, on the Thad N. Miller
farm at Dutch Fork, and coincidentally, it may be stated, in the same house
where her late husband was born 113 years ago. The home of her mother's
parents was on the Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line, where one dined
in one state and slept in the other. The house still stands. Mrs. Deeds
attended Brown school.
On January 21, 1865, she was united in marriage with John Deeds, member of a
pioneer family, who was a lad of the Dutch Fork community a century ago and did
much toward clearing away the woods for tilling the soil. It is said of him
that he could make 100 rails in a day from sunrise until three o'clock, with
the primitive tools of his day, and that he hired out at $9 per month with the
measure of his day's work rated at 100 rails.
Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Deeds died in infancy -- Belle and Cynthiana.
Mr. Deeds' death occurred March 27th, 1909. While Mrs. Deeds resided
temporarily in Claysville a short time, her home has always been near her
birthplace in Donegal. She was most contented when she was attending to
duties about her home.
She leaves two children, Maggie, wife of T. Bush Narrigan, Dutch Fork, and
Mrs. Laura Jones, of Donegal; three grandchildren, Mrs. Renona Jackson and
James Narrigan of Donegal township and Irvin E. Narrigan of Washington;
three great-grandchildren, Mrs. Carl Hertig, Deloris Narrigan, and Irvin
Thomas Narrigan; and three great-great-grandchildren, Onile, Junior, and
Lyndall Hertig.
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Jarrett Lee Deitt
7/25/2006 7:30:00 AM
Member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church
Jarrett Lee Deitt, 25, of Weirton, W.Va., died Sunday, July 23, 2006.
He was born February 10, 1981, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of Janet Winters and
Marshall W. Deitt of Weirton.
Mr. Deitt was manager at a family-owned complex in Weirton and a member of
West Alexander Presbyterian Church.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Marshall L. Deitt and
wife Angela of Valley Grove, W.Va.; his maternal grandmother, Elaine Winters
of Valley Grove; his paternal grandfather, James A. Deitt of Washington; five
uncles, Louis Winters and Paul Winters, both of Valley Grove, David Winters of
Salisbury, Md., Alan Deitt and wife Iris of West Alexander and Steve Deitt of
Tucson, Ariz.; an aunt, Barbara Ferrari and husband Lee of Washington; and
several cousins.
Deceased are his maternal grandfather, Howard L. Winters; paternal
grandmother, Mildred E. Deitt; and uncle, Brian Deitt.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kepner Funeral
Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
July 26, in West Alexander Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeri-Lynne
Bouterse officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Alexander Presbyterian Church, P.O.
Box 303, West Alexander, PA 15376; or Osiris Shrine Child Transport, Monument
Place, Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Personal condolences may be offered
to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Dille, Friends of Alvin B. Dille
of Valley Grove, W. Va., who died
Saturday, August 20, 1988, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Ferrell Funeral Home, West Alexandria,
Pa, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, with
the Rev. Oliver Burd officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Valley Grove
Emergency Squad or the First Christian Church of West Alexander.
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Herman Howard Dinch,
79, of Maple Terrace, Washington, died at 7:15 AM Saturday, May 5, 1990, in
Washington Hospital following a lingering illness.
He was born Aug. 15, 1910, in Buffalo Township, a son of John N. And Bertha A.
Young Dinch.
He had formerly been employed by Jessop Steel Co., and formerly attended
Christian and Missionary Alliances Church.
On October 10, 1962, he married Lenora Elizabeth Bradburn, who survives.
Also, surviving are one son, John Howard Dinch of West Liberty, W. Va.; four
daughters, Mrs. James “Rosalee” Patterson of Malabar, Florida, Nancy Dinch of
the state of Indiana, Mrs. Walter “Kathleen” Raif of Virginia Beach, Va., and
Dianna Lynn Dinch of Washington; two brothers, Lloyd Dinch and Bernard Dinch,
both of Avella RD 1; three sisters, Mildred Dinch of Washington, Alice Louis of
Canonsburg and Mrs. Gaylord “Verla” Allen of Avella RD 1; 11 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Blanche Clemens, Ida Thompson and
Bessie Kerr, and one brother who died in infancy.
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Friends of Herman Howard Dinch of Maple Terrace, Washington, who died Saturday,
May 5, 1990, will be received from 7-9 PM Monday at William G. Neal Funeral
Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 1 PM
Tuesday, May 8, with the Rev. John Dietz officiating. Interment in West
Alexander Cemetery.
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Lenora Elizabeth Dinch
Date: 2006-03-28
Lenora E. Dinch, 75, of Waynesburg and formerly of Claysville and West
Alexander areas died at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 28,2006 in the Southwest
Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg, Pa. following a brief illness.
She was born August 6, 1930 in Venetia, Pa. a daughter of Andrew Nathaniel and
Lenora E. Peas Bradburn and had resided in the Claysville, West Alexander
areas and the state of Washington prior to moving to Waynesburg in 1999.
Mrs. Dinch was a member and former Sunday school teacher at the West Alexander
United Methodist Church.
She treasured the time she was able to spend with her family and friends and
also enjoyed gardening, embroidery, needlepoint, fishing and was an avid bingo
player.
Mrs. Dinch was a former member of the Washington Senior Citizens and was a
current member of the Waynesburg Senior Citizens and attended the Elder Care
program in Waynesburg.
On October 10, 1962 she married Herman Howard Dinch who died May 5, 1990.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen M. Brown and Dianna Dinch both of
Waynesburg; three step children, John Dinch of Valley Grove, W.Va., Nancy
Williamson of Weirton, W.Va. and Sandy Dinch of Burgettstown; three
grandchildren, Denis, Nicole and Holly Dille; eight step grandchildren; five
step great grandchildren.
Deceased in addition to her husband and parents are a daughter, Rose Patterson
who died May 20, 2004; a son at birth; two brothers, Andrew and Harold Wayne
Bradburn; a sister, Gladys White.
Mrs. Dinch was the last of her immediate family.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson’s Disease
Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006 with Rev. William Sukolsky
officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander,
Pa. Rush Funeral Home, Inc. Rogersville, Pa.
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Gaylord Dorsey,
80, of Prosperity RD1, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 24, 2002, in his home.
He was born September 7, 1921, in East Finley Township, a son of Carl Hird and
Alma Irene Sprowls Dorsey.
Prior to moving to Morris Township in 1973, Mr. Dorsey resided in East Finley
Township where he attended Fairmount United Methodist Church.
He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant,
squad leader, platoon guide and rifle NCO.
Mr. Dorsey was a former truck driver for Canonsburg Milling Co. and was last
employed as a carpenter and electrician with C.R. Hobbs Construction Co. for 19
years, retiring in 1984.
He was a self-taught guitar player and enjoyed gardening and all breeds of
horses.
On April 10, 1946, he married Helen Loraine Ealy, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, G. Edward Dorsey of Prosperity RD1; a daughter, M.
Elaine Ealy of Claysville; four brothers, H. Leo Dorsey of East Finley
Township, Ralph E. Dorsey of Graysville, Vance L. Dorsey of Claysville and R.
Blaine Dorsey of Punxsutawney; three sisters, G. Lucille Bedilion of
Waynesburg, Hazel Hillberry of West Alexander and Maxine Reynolds of
Claysville; three grandchildren, Michael and Gary Ealy and Melinda Harris; four
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three brothers, Floyd, Paul and Earl Dorsey.
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Harold Leo Dorsey,
79, of East Finley Twp., Washington County, Pa. died
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 8:01 p.m. in the Washington Hospital, following
a lengthy illness.
He was born July 8, 1925 in East Finley Twp., a son of Carl Hird and Alva
Irene Sprowls Dorsey and had been a resident of East Finley Twp most of his
life.
Mr. Dorsey was a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church, in East
Finley Twp. He enjoyed hunting, replica car collecting and jigsaw puzzles.
He was formerly employed by East Finley Township, the former Kress Box in
Washington, Carroll Chevrolet in Claysville, and C. Powell Chevrolet in
Washington. He was last employed as a mechanic for Scott Motors in Washington,
Pa. for several years prior to retiring in 1987.
On July 15, 1947, he married Wilda Jean Elliott Dorsey who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Kenneth, husband of Connie Reis Dorsey, Larry,
husband of Dolores Crowe Dorsey, and Donald, husband of Wendy Sloane Dorsey,
all of Claysville, Pa.; three daughters, Eleanor J., wife of Frank A. Miller,
Kathy, wife of Lloyd B. Brownlee, both of Claysville, and Alma Irene (Sis)
Johnson of Amity, Pa.; seventeen grandchildren, Jody, Toby and Bill Johnson,
Brian, Chad and Mark Miller, Shannon Maxwell, Carl, Carrie, Jared, Tera, Kevin,
Christina and Savannah Dorsey, Tonnie Webb, Denise and David Brownlee; ten
great grandchildren; three brothers, Vance L. of East Finley, Ralph E. of
Graysville, and Blaine Dorsey of Punxsutawney, Pa.; three sisters, G. Lucille
Bedilion of Waynesburg, Hazel Lindley Hillberry of West Alexander, and L.
Maxine Reynolds of Claysville, Pa.
Deceased are four brothers, Floyd W., Paul R. , Earl N. and C. Gaylord
Dorsey.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung
Association or to the Fairmount United Methodist Church 120 Fairmount Church
Road, West Finley, Pa. 15377.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2005 in the
Fairmount United Methodist Church, East Finley where funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2005 with Pastor Bill Cox officiating.
Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, Inc.,
Rogersville, Pa.
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Albert L. (Andy) Dougherty,
76, of West Alexander, Pa. died Saturday,
January 29, 2005 at 6:45 a.m. in the Wheeling Hospital Medical Park, Wheeling,
W.Va.
He was born November 10, 1928 in West Finley Twp., a son of Albert Winters
and Nellie White Dougherty and had been a resident of West Finley Twp all of
his life.
Mr. Dougherty was a former member of the West Alexander United Methodist
Church. He enjoyed hunting, farming, small machine repair, the outdoors,
carpentry and was an avid dart ball player for several years.
He was scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitcher while playing in the
local men’s baseball league during his late teens. He coached little league
baseball and girls softball in the West Alexander area and was a former member
of the Grimes Garage Bowling Team and was a square dance figure caller.
Mr. Dougherty was formerly employed as a West Finley Twp. constable, school
bus driver, and milk truck driver. He was last employed as a traveling heavy
equipment mechanic for Columbia Gas Transmission from 1955 until his retirement
on January 1, 1988 and was a member of the Columbia Gas Quarter Century Club.
On June 24, 1950, he married Elaine Gladys Hanlin Dougherty who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Debra wife of Thomas Williams of West
Alexander, Pa.; two grandsons, Thomas Lee (“T.L.”) and Timothy James (“T.J.”)
Williams and one brother, James Dougherty of Yadkinville, N.C.
Deceased are one daughter, Annette Dougherty and two sisters, Lena Kennedy
and Ida Belle Booth.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the West Alexander
United Methodist Church Post Office Box 302, West Alexander, Pa. 15376.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the West
Alexander United Methodist Church, West Alexander, Pa. where funeral services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2005 with Rev. Sue Sphar-
Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in the West Alexander Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, Inc.,
Rogersville.
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3/11/2006
Naoma Irene Dougherty
West Alexander farmer
Naoma Irene Dougherty, 86, of West Alexander, died Friday, March 10, 2006, in
Asbury Heights Nursing Home, Mt. Lebanon.
She was born November 22, 1919, in Marshall County, W.Va., a daughter of Jesse
and Ethel Sheets Dougherty.
Miss Dougherty was a farmer and enjoyed animals and gardening.
Surviving are three nephews, Ivan Moore of Wheeling, W.Va., Duane Moore of
Canonsburg and Howard Dougherty of Bentleyville; two nieces, Mary Klages of
Sand Hill, W.Va., and Jean Fadler of Carmella, Ga.; and two cousins, Charlie
Sheets of Sand Hill and Peggy Pastor of Manakawkins, N.J.
Deceased are two brothers, Ralph and Harold Dougherty, and a sister, Ruth
Moore.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 and 7 to 9
p.m. Sunday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West
Alexander. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, in Sand Hill
United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are
suggested to Sand Hill United Methodist Church. A guest book is available
online at www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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WAYNESBURG - Dennis Allan Dulaney,
24, RD4, Waynesburg, died following an accident at 11 AM, Thursday, June 1
near Bobtown while working with the West Penn Power Co.
He was born May 15, 1953 in Portsmouth, Va., the son of John O. “Jack” and
Aliff Moniger Dulaney of Waynesburg.
He spent most of his life in the Waynesburg area.
He belonged to the Washington Street United Methodist Church. He graduated from
Waynesburg Central High School in 1971.
He was employed by the West Penn Power Co.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Janet Clutter Dulaney, one
brother, Michael, of Waynesburg; the paternal grandmother, Georgia Fox of Mount
Morris; the paternal grandfather Harold Dulaney, RD3, Waynesburg, the maternal
grandmother, Della Moniger, of Waynesburg.
Friends may call at the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, Waynesburg, from 7
to 9 PM Friday, June 2. Complete funeral arrangements will appear in
Saturday's Democratic Messenger.
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Friends of the family of Dennis Allan Dulaney, 24, RD4, Waynesburg, who died
Thursday, June 1, are being received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday at the
Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, N. Maiden St. where services will be held
Sunday, at 1 PM with Rev. Deane Hardy officiating. Burial will be at Fairview
Cemetery at Claughton.
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WIND RIDGE
Mrs. Ethel Durbin
has moved her household goods from the property
owned by Mrs. R.L. Bristor and Mrs. Margaret Marsh, in Wind Ridge, to the home
of her father, John Murphy of West Alexander. Mrs. Durbin has been employed at
the Glenn Martin Airplane Factory, in Baltimore, Md., for some months, Mrs.
Durbin's son, Harry, Jr., has enlisted in the Navy, and expectsto enter
training in the near future. Another son, Dwight, is stationed in Northern
Ireland, and a son-in-law, Merlin Clough, is in Iran. (Apr. 29, 1944)
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VIDEO
Video, Nov. 9, Born to Mr. and Mrs Harry Durbin on Thursday, November 3,
1921, a son.
Harry D. Durbin
Harry D. Durbin, 75, of 2949 Cherokee Street, West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly
of Wind Ridge, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 1969.
He was born April 25, 1894 in Richhill Township, the son of Jefferson and
Anna Supler Durbin. Mr. Durbin was a carpenter and a driller in the gas and oil
fields.
He spent the early part of his life in Wind Ridge, and had resided in Florida
for the last 15 years.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel Murphy Durbin, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Kukucka, Mrs. June Clough, Mrs. Mary Lou Stallings, all
of Baltimore, Md.; five sons, Dwight, Harold, and Blaine, all of West
Alexander; James, of Baltimore, Md.; and Harry Jr., of Waynesburg, R.D.5; 25
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Goldie
Bigler, of Washington.
Two brothers and one sisterare deceased.
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Harold F. Durbin
West Alexander area man was
constable, drilled wells.
Harold F. Durbin, 75, of West Alexander R.D.2, died Friday, October 30, 1992,
as a result of a traffic accident in Independence Township.
He was born November 24, 1916 ((error, he was born August 24, H.S.D.)) in
Majorsville, W.Va., the son of Harry D. and Mary Ethel Murphy Durbin.
Mr. Durbin was a member of Jubilee Christian Fellowship Church of Wheeling,
W.Va.
He was a self-employed well water driller and heavy equipment operator. He
was a former member of Pennsylvania Well Drillers Association. Mr. Durbin
formerly served as a constable in West Alexander.
He played the violin and was a mechanic and fisherman.
His wife, Edna Henry Durbin, survives.
Also surviving are two foster daughters, Sharon Hamilton of East Finley and
Helen Reynolds of West Alexander; two stepsons, Wilford Henry of Port Huron,
Mich.; and John Henry of Wheeling; three stepdaughters, June Saulter of
Moberily, MO; Sandy Shumaker of Somerset and Nancy McWhorter of Sierra Vista,
Ariz.; three brothers, Blaine Durbin and Dwight Durbin, both of West Alexander,
and James Durbin of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mary Lou Holland of Delta and
June Clough of Lakeland, Fla.; 27 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are his first wife, Mabel Frye Durbin; a brother, Harry Durbin Jr.;
a sister, Hazel McCloud Kakucka; and a grandson, Raymond Charles Hamilton.
DURBIN--Friends of Harold F. Durbin of West Alexander R.D.2, who died Friday,
October 30, 1992, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in
Ferrell Funeral Home, Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be held
at 2 p.m. Monday, November 2, with the Rev. Paul Sitko officiating. Interment
in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Harry J. Durbin
Harry J. Durbin, 59, of Waynesburg R.D.5, died at 10:29 a.m. Sunday, December
22, 1985, in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 14, 1926, in Jacktown, a son of Harry D. and Mary E. Murphy
Durbin. He was a Presbyterian. Mr. Durbin lived in Greene County most of his
life.
Before retiring in 1981 because of ill health, he was employed as a mechanic
for about 13 years by Williamson Shaft Co. of Fairmont, W.Va. He served in the
U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Durbin was a member of United Mine Workers Local 1624 of District 31,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 461, VFW Post 4793 and
American Legion Post 330, all of Waynesburg.
On November 22, 1947, he married Nellie Ann Tharp, who survives.
Also surviving are five sons, Harry K. and Mark D. Durbin, both of Waynesburg
R.D.5, Larry D. Durbin of Aliquippa, and David A. and Rick L. Durbin, both at
home; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Linda) Engle of Waynesburg R.D.5; six
grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; four brothers, Harold, Dwight and Blaine
Durbin, all of West Alexander, and James Durbin of Baltimore, Md.; and two
sisters, Mrs. Merlin (June) Clough of Baltimore, and Mrs. William (Mary Lou)
Holland of Delta. A sister, Hazel, is deceased.
DURBIN-- Friends of Harry J. Durbin of Waynesburg R.D.5, who died, Sunday,
December 22, 1985, will be received from 3-9 p.m. Monday in the Lantz-Rush
Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
December 24, with the Rev. Robert Ratchford officiating.
Interment in Oakmont Cemetery. Full military rites will be accorded by VFW
Post 4793 and American Legion Post 330, both of Waynesburg.
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Mrs. James Durbin
Died in Baltimore
Mrs. James O. Durbin, 45, former resident of West Alexander, Pa., died
Tuesday, March 9, 1965, at 4:30 p.m. at her home, 2051 Jasmine Road, Baltimore,
Md.
She had been ill about three months. Mrs. Durbin was born at Masontown, Pa.,
June 9, 1919, a daughter of John H. and Sarah Davis Renner. She spent most of
her younger life in the Enon community and was a member of the Enon Baptist
church.
On May 31, 1941, she was united in marriage to James O. Durbin and in
September of that year they moved to Baltimore. During the period 1948 to 1956,
they resided in West Alexander.
Surviving beside her husband are two daughters and two sons, Loretta E.
and Karen A.; James D. and Thomas E. Durbin, all at home. Her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John H. Renner, four sisters, Mrs. Florence McDonald, Wind Ridge, Pa.,
Mrs. Naomi Livingood, Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Myrtle Kern, McKeesport, Pa., and
Mrs. Edna Gray, Claysville, Pa. R.B. Also four brothers, Harold Renner, New
Brighton, Pa.; John D. Renner, Washington, Pa.R.D. #6; Wilbur Renner,
Finleyville, Pa., and Homer S. Renner, Rochester, Pa.
Friends will be received at the Ferrell Funeral Home, West Alexander, from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday,
March 12, 1965, at 1 p.m., in charge of Rev. John H. Debolt, pastor of the West
Alexander Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the West Alexander
Cemetery.
(From Mrs. Dwight Durbin,
of West Alexander, Pa.)
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Mabel Durbin
DURBIN, Mabel R., 58, N. Liberty St., West Alexander, died Wednesday at home.
She was a retired self-employed beautician, and was a member of the United
Presbyterian Church, West Alexander. Surviving are two foster daughters, Mrs.
Jerry (Helen) Reynolds of West Alexander and Mrs. Ray (Sharon) Hamilton of
Prosperity, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. David (Opal)Kennedy of Claysville, Mrs.
Kenneth (Ruth) Snyder and Margaret Russo, both of Baltimore, and Mrs. Gaylord
(Gladys) Wright of Wheeling; two brothers, John Sam Frye of West Alexander and
Charles Frye of Triadelphia; six foster grandchildren.
Friends received at the Ferrell Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, West
Alexander 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where services will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Doris Conkey Ealy.
Word has been received of the death of Doris Irene Conkey Ealy, Sunday,
November 15, 1987, in a Des Moines, Iowa hospital.
Born April 11, 1928, in Time, she was the daughter of the late Meek and Wilda
Clutter Conkey.
She is survived by her husband, George Ealy; one son, Mike of South Caroline;
five daughters, Barbara, JoAnn, Diane and Darlene, all of Des Moines, Iowa, and
Patty Johnson of Jacobs Creek; several grandchildren; two sisters, Louise
Livingood of Washington and Donna Crouse of Graysville.
One brother, Thomas Conkey; and one sister, Jean Wolfe, are deceased.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Des Moines, Iowa.
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ILL FOR LAST TWO YEARS
CLAYSVILLE, Dec. 2 -- Martin Ellsworth Ealy,
aged 65 years, funeral director and merchant of this place, died at his home
here last night at 11:30 o'clock after an illness of two years.
A native of the West Finley district, Mr. Ealy had lived in Washington and
Greene Counties his entire life. He had been actively engaged as a funeral
director for 35 years in Nineveh, Graysville and Claysville. He had been
engaged in business here for seven years. He was a son of Martin and Nancy Ealy.
Mr. Ealy was a member of the Enon Baptist Church and fraternally was affiliated
with the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and the national Funeral Directors
Association.
His wife, Addie Sprowls Ealy, survives with the following children: Havley
Ealy, Canonsburg; Herald Ealy, Wind Ridge; Glenn Ealy, Graysville, and Mrs.
Gertrude Ealy Flynn, of Washington. He leaves one brother, James Ealy, of
Graysville, and the following sisters: Mrs. Lou Hunt, Washington; Mrs. John
Burns, West Finley; Mrs. John Booth, West Alexander, and 10 grandchildren.
Short funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 12 o'clock, followed
by further services at the Enon Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. A.A. Blake and the Rev. Jacob Ruble Sr., and Rev.
Jacob Ruble, Jr., assisting. Burial will be in the Enon Cemetery.
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Silas Ealy
Silas Ealy died at the home of Elizabeth Woods. A son of Martin and Nancy Ealy.
He was born June 10, 1849, died December 3, 1905. He married Peninnah A.
Allum, or Nina Belle, a daughter of the late James Allum. He is survived by a
son, James Ealy who is married and lives on the John Wise farm. His mother,
Nancy Ealy survives at age 82. Three brothers and six sister also survive.
James, of Waynesburg; John R., of West Alexander; Ellsworth of Burdette; Mrs.
James (Jane) Supler of West Alexander; Mrs. George (Clarissa) Smith, Harvey’s;
Mrs. John (Lucinda) Hunt, of Simpson' Store; Mrs. Wilson Rockey, Lancaster, O.;
Mrs. John (Mary) Burns, Waynesburg; Mrs. John (Jude) Boothe, West Alexander.
Burial in Enon Cemetery.
Repeat:
Silas Ealy, a well known resident of this section died at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Woods, in East Finley township, at 11 o'clock, on Sunday, December
3rd, 1905, aged 57 years. Mr. Ealy was a native of East Finley township, a son
of Martin Ealy, who died several years ago. He was married to Nina Belle,
daughter of the late James Allum, who survives with two children--James, who is
married and lives on what is known as the John Wise farm, and Mrs. Rebecca
Sprowls, of Enon. He is also survived by his mother, who is 82 years old, three
brothers and six sisters, namely: James, of Waynesburg; John R., of West
Alexander; Ellsworth, of Burdette; Mrs. James Supler, of West Alexander; Mrs.
George Smith, of Harvey’s; Mrs. John, of Waynesburg; Mrs. John Hunt, Simpson's
Store; Mrs. Wilson Rockey, of Lancaster, O; Mrs. John Boothe of West
Alexander. The funeral service was held at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Interment in Enon cemetery.
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ECKOFF--Friends of Donald S. Eckoff
of West Alexander, who died Tuesday, April
12, 1988, will be held Thursday, April 14, at 1 p.m. in the William E. Speakman
Funeral Home Ltd., 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, with the Rev. George E. VanRiper
officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery.
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Egan, John
DONEGAL MAN DIES IN AUTO
HEART ATTACK CLAIMS LIFE OF JOHN EGAN, 65, WHILE EN ROUTE HOME FROM
CLAYSVILLE WIDELY KNOWN RESIDENT
CLAYSVILLE, Dec. 20 - A heart attack, suffered while he was driving his
automobile, proved fatal to John Egan, 67 (yes the heading says 65 and the
text says 67), road supervisor and well known Donegal Township resident,
late today.
Mr. Egan, returning home after having driven two daughters here to board a
bus to Pittsburgh, was found slumped over the wheel of his machine, parked
at the side of the highway, by Charles H. Somerlade, of Claysville, at 5
p.m.
The latter notified Dr. F.L. Knox, local physician, who went to the scene
and pronounced Mr. Egan dead of a heart attack. The fact the car was
parked off the highway and the ignition shut off led to the belief Mr. Egan
felt the attack approaching. Members of his family said he had appeared in
the best of health today.
A son of John and Mary Ann Kinsley Egan, he was born March 28, 1869, on a
farm in Donegal on which he spent he entire life. Well known as a road
supervisor, he had been serving as a WPA foreman on a project on the Buck
Run road. In politics he was a staunch Democrat.
On January 1, 1901, he married Gertrude Kelley, who survives with the
following children: Donald, Ripley, W.Va.; Eugene, West Alexander; John,
Claysville; Dorothy, at home; Mrs. Walter Kelley, Gertrude and Katherine,
the latter two nurses, of Pittsburgh. Two brothers and two sisters also
survive: F.J. Egan, Claysville; T.E. Egan, West Alexander; Mrs. C.S.
Miller, Claysville, and Mrs. Cora Cooper, Toledo, O.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the
Sacred Heart here. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, near West
Alexander.
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Member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Pearl Eliza Hennen Eklund,
90, of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Hillcrest Street, Washington, died at 11:40
PM Saturday, July 25, 1998, in Long Meadow Care Center, Ravenna.
She was born July 2, 1908, in West Alexander, a daughter of Francis Leroy and
Sara Alice Burge Hennen.
She was a homemaker and a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of
Washington.
On November 2, 1929, she married Henry E. Eklund, who died July 1, 1993.
Surviving are two nephews, George R. Jackson and Ralph Hennen; a niece, Betty
Virginia Tymcio; and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Henry E. Hennen; a sister, Lillian G. Ryan; and two
nephews, Donald and Robert Hennen.
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Goldie R. Everly
1992 Carmichaels Granger
of the Year.
Goldie R. Everly, 66, of Carmichaels, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, November 15,
1992, in her home.
Born August 1, 1926, in Dunkard Township, she was a daughter of Gans and Goldie
Pearl Garrison Rumble.
Mrs. Everly was a member of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church of Carmichaels
and was a lifelong resident of Greene County.
She graduated from Cumberland Township High School in 1945 and worked during
her early life at the former A&P Store and the former Carmichaels Lumber Co.
Mrs. Everly worked at Community Bank of Carmichaels, formerly First National
Bank, from November 1959 to Aug. 31, 1992, attaining the position of senior new
accounts representative.
She held memberships in the former Order of the Eastern Star Ideal Chapter 213
of Masontown, Carmichaels Grange 1389, Greene County Pomona Grange 63,
Pennsylvania State Grange and the National Grange.
Mrs. Everly served as lady assistant steward of both Carmichaels and Pomona
granges until the time of her death. She was named Granger of the Year by the
Carmichaels Grange April 21.
On October 18, 1952, in West Alexander, she married Eugene G. Everly, who
survives.
Also surviving are a brother, Gans Rumble of Fredericktown; three aunts; two
uncles; two nieces, Vicki Lynn Smith and Tracy Uphold; two nephews, Kevin H.
Everly and Barry Rumble; two great-nieces; a great-nephew; and several cousins.
EVERLY--Goldie R. Everly of Carmichaels, who died Sunday, November 15, 1992,
will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the Yoskovich
Funeral Home, Route 88, Carmichaels, where funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, November 18, with the Revs. Nick Protos and Warren Lash
officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park. A Grange
Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The
family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Greene Valley
Presbyterian Church of Carmichaels Grange 1389.
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Wilma Mae Ewing
Wilma Mae Ewing, 87, formerly of West Finley Township, died Tuesday, January
10, 1989, in Washington Hospital.
She was born August 9, 1901, in Harvey’s, the daughter of William and Phoebe
Jane Burnfield.
She was a member of Windy Gap Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.
Surviving are three nephews, Glenn of Washington, Neale and Barry, both of West
Alexander; four nieces, Mrs. Lois Pappas of Mays Landing, N.J., Mrs. John
(Joan) Lennox of Washington, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Rowe of Industry and Mrs.
Edward (Connie) Jinkens of Taylorstown; several grandnieces and grandnephews
and great-grandnephews.
Deceased are two brothers, William and Alvin Wade Jr.
A graveside service will be held in the West Finley Cemetery on Thursday at 1
p.m. with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating.
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Charles William "Bill" Farmer
February 15, 1926 - February 22, 2003
Age: 77
Birthplace: Wheeling, W V.
Resided In: Wheeling, WV.
Visitation: February 24, 2003: 2-4 & 6-8 pm
Service: February 25, 2003: 10 :00 am
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Farmer, Charles William "Bill", 77, of Wheeling died Saturday, February 22,
2003 in the Wheeling.
He was born February 15, 1926 in Wheeling the son of the late Claude Scott
and Anna Josephine Fisher Farmer.
Bill was a graduate of Triadelphia High School, a protestant and an Air Force
Veteran of WWII where he was an airplane and engine mechanic having worked on
747's.
He retired in 1988 as a mechanical engineer for mining equipment with J.H.
Fletcher and Company in Huntington, WV.
He loved spending time working in the warm weather.
His favorite time of the year was spring time.
His favorite hobby was working with model trains. In fact, he built his own
train set.
Mr. Farmer was survived by his wife, Barbara A. Farmer, three daughters,
Cheryl A. Soly and her husband, Paul of Wellsburg, WV., Cindy L. Linton and her
husband, Wallace of Wheeling and Jane L. Park and her husband, David of Akron,
Ohio, two stepsons, Donald J. Berakis and his wife, Isabel of Florence, S.C.
and Tony J. Berakis, five grand children, Nikki Davis, Kelly Horvath, Brian
Soly, Jason and Jenna Linton, three great grand children, two nephews and a
niece.
Friends received on Monday, February 24, 2003 from 2-4 and 6-8 p m at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling where services will be held on
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 10:00 a m with the Reverend J. William DeMoss
officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the local chapter of the American
Cancer Society, 300 A Scott Ave., Morgantown, WV. 26505 or to the Golden
Ending/ Golden Retriever Rescue League, 2215 South St. Route 257, Ostrander,
Ohio 43061.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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In Remembrance Of
Barbara Mae Frost Barbe Fisher
April 21, 1932 - August 01, 2005
Age: 73
Birthplace: Elwood City, PA.
Resided In: Valley Grove, WV.
Visitation: August 04, 2005: 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
August 05, 2005: 12 until time of service
Service: August 05, 2005: 2 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Fisher, Barbara Mae Frost Barbe, 73, of Rd
1, Valley Grove, WV died Monday, August 1, 2005
at home.
She was born April 21, 1932 in Elwood City,
Pa the daughter of the late Paul L. Frost, Sr and
Irene Mae Buquo Frost.
Mrs. Fisher was the former owner of the
former Hazel Coffee Shop in Wheeling and a member
of the First Christian Church in West Alexander,
Pa.
Barbara was everyone's mom who will be sadly
missed by all who knew her. She was an
outstanding cook and loved by her church family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her brother, Paul L. Frost, Jr and a
great grandson, Haidon Charles Allen Wise
Tolarchyk.
Surviving are her children, Leonard Barbe
and his wife, Vicky of Ocala, Fla; Barbara
Cowling and her husband, Don of Canton, Oh; Ada
Davis and her husband, Rick of Valley Grove, WV;
Marlene "Maggie' Kolar and her husband, Rodger of
Colerain, Ohio; Linda Garrison and her husband,
Pat of Chesapeake, Va; Barry Barbe of Germany and
Keith Barbe of Wheeling, WV; a special person who
she called son, Bobby Kulpa and his wife, Viv of
Wheeling, WV; three sisters, Kay Quick and her
husband, Bruce of Marysville, Mo; Peggy
Titchenell and her husband, Roger of Lincolnton,
NC and Patty Carr and her husband, Vernon of
Smithfield, Va; blessed with 18 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews and her lifelong friend, Johnita Walker
of Wheeling, WV.
Friends will be received on Thursday, August
4, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p m and on Friday,
August 5, 2005 from 12:00 p m until time of
service at 2:00 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home,
166 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV with Mr. Bruce Graff
officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery,
Wheeling, WV. Memorial contributions may be made
to the First Christian Church, Main St., West
Alexander, Pa 15376.
Personal condolences may be offered to the
family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Blanche F. Clutter Flowers,
78, of Deerfield Road, Washington, died Sunday, July 29, 1984, in the
Presbyterian Medical Center following a three month illness.
She was born May 22, 1906, in Claysville, a daughter of William and Nettie
Ewart Clutter.
Mrs. Flowers was a Protestant.
She has worked as an operator at Bell Telephone lutter of Gulfport, Florida Co.
for 10 years.
On April 30, 1934, she married Harold C. Flowers, who survives.
Also surviving are two brothers, Wray Clutter of Washington and Floyd Clutter
of Gulfport, Florida.
Three brothers, Howard, John and Dewey Clutter, and three sisters Lucy Jones,
Irene Walker and Anna Wilson are deceased.
more:
Friends of Blanche F. Flowers of Deerfield Road, Washington, who died Sunday,
July 29, 1984, will be received from 7-9 PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Wednesday in the Warco Funeral Home Inc., S. Timothy Warco, supervisor, Wilson
at East Katherine Avenues, Washington, where services will be conducted at 11
AM Thursday, Aug. 2, with Roy R. Wilson, pastor of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Church, Washington, officiating. Burial in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Dorothy Helen Weaver Fischer
December 31, 1913 - September 02, 2003
Age: 89
Birthplace: Warwood, WV
Resided In: Triadelphia, WV
Visitation: September 04, 2003: 7-9 P.M.
Service: September 05, 2003: 11:00 A.M.
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, WV
Fischer, Dorothy Helen Weaver, 89, formerly of Chapel Hill Rd., Triadelphia
died Tuesday, September 2, 2003 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling.
She was born December 31, 1913 in Warwood the daughter of the late James D.
and Lucy Burkey Weaver.
Mrs. Fischer was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling
and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Miriam Chapter #1 and the
Triadelphia Rebekah Lodge #307.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis
C. Fischer in 1994, a step son, Louis Edward in 1988, three brothers and four
sisters.
Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright and her husband, David of
Wheeling, a step daughter, Katherine Lee and her husband, James of Morgantown,
WV, two grandsons, Jeffrey Robinson of Atlanta, Georgia and Brian Robinson of
Wheeling, a step grandson, Robert Fischer of West Alexander, Pa, a step
granddaughter, Patricia Neal of Morgantown. WV, two step great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Thursday, September 4, 2003 from 7-9 p m at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling where services will be held on
Friday, September 5, 2003 at 11:00 a m with Mr. Ron Stullenbarger officiating.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church,
141 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV 26003.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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The Weekly Recorder, Claysville, Pa. January 3, 1981 Page 7.
Long Illness Takes
K.F. Fischer, Sr.
CLAYSVILLE, RD1: Kenneth F. Fischer, Sr.,
56, died following a lengthy illness in the Washington Hospital, at 6:34
a.m., on Monday, December 29, 1980.
Funeral Services were conducted by the Rev. Richard G. Yates in the William E.
Speakman Funeral Home, Houston, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.
Interment took place in Claysville Cemetery.
He was born November 26, 1924, in Chartiers Township, a son of George Fischer
and Mary Ellen Walker Fischer.
Mr. Fischer was a member of the Claysville United Presbyterian Church. He was a
steam fitter and a member of the Local 449 Steam Fitters Union. He served in
the Marine Corps during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Rachael Louise Warne Fischer; two daughters, Mrs.
Lawrence (Ellen) Schwalm of Yardley, and Jennifer Fischer of Pittsburgh; three
sons, Kenneth Fischer, Jr. of Eighty Four, George Fischer of Export, and
Richard Fischer at home; one brother, John W. Fischer of Washington; and two
grandchildren.
A brother, Stewart Fischer, is deceased.
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BrianFonner
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Harriett Lillian Collins Fonner
November 25, 1929 - October 19, 2001
Age: 71
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: Dallas, West Virginia
Visitation: October 20, 2001: 6 - 8 p.m.
October 21, 2001: Noon - 3 and 6 - 8 p.m.
Service: October 22, 2001: 10:00 a.m.
Cemetery: Mt. View Cemetery
FONNER, Harriett Lillian Collins, 71, of Dallas, West Virginia, died Friday,
October 19, 2001 at Wheeling Hospital.
Harriett was born November 25, 1929 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of
the late Thomas and Theresa Cornish Collins. She was a member of the Dallas
United Methodist Church, a former Avon representative and retired from the U.S.
Postal Service, Dallas WV office, and a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary Post #656 of West Alexander, PA.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Herman David Fonner; a daughter Brenda
Susan Fonner at home; a son Thomas David Fonner of Dallas, WV; a granddaughter
Angela Lynn Fonner of Dallas, WV; several nieces and nephews.
Friends received Saturday, 6 - 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 3 and 6 - 8 p.m. at
the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services
will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Bob Beck officiating. Interment
in Mt. View Cemetery.
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Herman David Fonner
June 25, 1931 - July 21, 2004
Age: 73
Birthplace: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Dallas, West Virginia
Visitation: July 22, 2004: 7 - 9 p.m.
July 23, 2004: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: July 24, 2004: 10:00 a.m.
Cemetery: Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, WV
Fonner, Herman David, 73, of Dallas, WV died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 in the
Wheeling Hospital.
He was born June 25, 1931, in Fayette County, PA, the son of the late Thomas
and Estella Brooks Fonner.
Mr. Fonner retired in 1985 from the former Hanna Coal Company now known as
Consolidated Coal Co. where he was a welder.
He also owned Fonner Welding Service.
He was an Army Veteran of WWII where he was drafted in 1952 and stationed in
Hanau, Germany; was a member of the West Alexander American Legion Post 656;
was a member of the Liberty Lodge #26 A.F. & A.M.; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite
Mason; was Fire Chief for seventeen years at the Dallas Volunteer Fire
Department; was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church; organized the
Dallas Trail Riders where he was wagon master for twenty years and a lifetime
member of the Viola Sportsman Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett
Collins Fonner in 2001 and four brothers, Thomas, Norman, Martin and Fred.
Surviving are a daughter, Brenda S. Fonner of Dallas; a son, Thomas D. Fonner
of Dallas,; a brother, Marvin L. Fonner of Dallas; a granddaughter, Angela L.
Fonner Ward and her husband, Raymond of Claysville and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends received on Thursday, July 22, 2004 from 7-9 p m and on Friday, July
23, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St.,
Wheeling where services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 10:00 a m.,
with the Reverend Floyd Thomas officiating.
Interment in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, WV. West Alexander American Legion
Post 656 will conduct military graveside services.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Samuel N. Fonner:
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 for Samuel N. Fonner, 81, of
Monongahela, who died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in the Va. Hospital, Aspinwall. He
was born March 17, 1923, in West Alexander, the son of the late Samuel and Ella
Fonner. He served with the U.S. Army/Air Corps from 1942-1946 and was a member
of American Legion Post 302 and VFW Post 1409, both in Monongahela, and the
Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by three sons, Samuel L. and Jayne
Fonner of Carroll Township, who had been his care-giver, John Fonner and wife
of Jeannette, and Robert Fonner and wife of Donora. Preceding him in death were
his wife, Emma E. Calvert Fonner, in May 1997; and one daughter, Deborah
Lenhart, on Nov. 26, 1999. Interment was held in Monongahela Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Monongahela 1-724-
258-6767.
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Mrs. Ollie Spragg Fordyce,
82, of Waynesburg, RD 2, died Wednesday, June 26, 1968, at 8:25 PM following a
lengthy illness.
She was born February 10, 1886 in Aleppo Township, the daughter of David and
Sarah Ullom Spragg.
Her husband, William H. Fordyce, died June 29, 1962.
Most of her life was spent in the Ned vicinity and she was a member of the Sand
Hill Church of Christ.
Surviving are one son, David W. Fordyce, and one granddaughter, Diane, both of
Washington; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Myrle Craver,
Washington; Orpha, wife of Lewis Ryan, Washington; Vesta, wife of Roy Gashel,
West Alexander; Mrs. Blanche Miller, Moundsville, W. Va.; Edward Spragg,
Washington; Dorse Spragg, Claysville, and Paul Spraggs, West Alexander.
One stepson, Vance, one sister and one brother are deceased.
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Mrs. Rebecca Wood Phillips Fordyce,
aged 84, former Rogersville resident, died Sunday, January 18, 1931, at the
home of her step-granddaughter, Mrs. Anna Phillips Caldwell, of Kinross, Mich.
Death was due to paralysis from which she had been ill for a period of six
weeks. Mrs. Fordyce lived in Rogersville for a number of years, leaving that
community six years ago to make her home with Mrs. Caldwell in Kinross, Mich.
Her maiden name was Wood and she was twice married. Her first husband was
William Phillips, of the Spraggs community, who died 34 years ago. Following
his death she married Silas Fordyce, of Rogersville, who has been dead for 22
years. The following step-children by her first marriage survive: George
Phillips, of Waynesburg; John R. Phillips, of Waverly, W. Va.; Nicholas E.
Phillips, of Mannington, W. Va.; Lafe Phillips, of Michigan, and Mrs. Fanny
Franks, of Farmington, Ohio. An adopted daughter, Mrs. Amy Jones Wisecarver, of
Toledo, Ohio, also survives. Surviving step-children by her second marriage
are: Mrs. W. H. Moore, of Holbrook; William L. and Archibald Fordyce, of
Rogersville, RD 1; Jesse Fordyce, of Hazelwood; Garfield Fordyce and Mrs. John
Kiger, of West Alexander; Mrs. Ella Orndoff, of Waynesburg RD 7. The late
Westley Wood, of Blacksville, W. Va., was a brother. Mrs. Fordyce was a member
of the Christian church. The body will be brought to the Scott funeral home in
Rogersville, funeral arrangements had not been completed yesterday.
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Silas Fordyce,
an old and respected resident of Greene county died at his home at Rogersville,
Sunday morning, January 27, at one o'clock. For two years he had suffered ill
health which proved to be caused by a cancerous growth in the stomach, as
revealed by a post mortem examination conducted by Drs. Spragg and Milliken, of
Rogersville. Deceased was born June 20, 1842, on the old Fordyce homestead in
Center township and was a life-long resident of Greene county. He was married
to Mary Jane Orndoff, January 23, 1862 and to them ten children were born,
seven of whom are now surviving. Mrs Fordyce died Nov. 4, 1897, and about two
years later he was united in marriage to Rebecca Phillips. Mr. Fordyce enlisted
in the Eighteenth Pa. Cavalry and served eighteen months during the civil war.
He was a man of upright character and a strong defender of every cause of
right. The funeral was held on Monday from the Willow Grove Christian Church,
of which deceased was an elder, services being conducted by the Rev. G. F.
Assiter, the pastor, assisted by Rev. F. A. Bright. It was attended by the
largest congregation which ever entered the church, a tribute of the high
regard in which deceased was held. The interment was made in the family burial
ground, two miles from the church, near the old home in which Mr. Fordyce was
born. A detail from Co. K, N. G. P. attended the funeral and he was buried in
honors of war, by firing three volleys over the grave. Thus a good man has been
lain to rest, who will be missed by his church and community. Beside his wife,
the following children are left to mourn his demise: William. L., Jesse,
Archibald, Garfield, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Joseph Orndoff and Mrs. Susan
Keener.
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FORSHEY
Mary O. Forshey,
73, Waynesburg R.D.5, (Oak Forest), died after a long
illness at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 1978, in Presby-terian University
Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A daughter of Charles S. and Etta Huffman Orndoff, she was born January 27,
1905, in Jackson Township and has resided most of her life in the Oak Forest
community.
She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Frank M. Forshey, who she married May 10, 1922;
two sons, Charles Forshey of Sycamore R.D. 1 and Donald Forshey of Tempe,
Arizona; a granddaughter, Mrs. Sharon Pogue, and a great-granddaughter,
Jennifer Pogue, both of Arizona; a foster son, Robert Rogers, all of Waynesburg
R.D.5, a sister, Mrs. Carrie Grimes of Holbrook, and a brother, Delbert Orndoff
of Lima, Ohio. Three sisters and a brother are deceased.
FORSHEY--Friends of Mary O. Forshey of Waynesburg, R.D. 5, (Oak Forest), who
died Tuesday, August 1, 1978, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and
from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home,
Rogersville, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 4, by
the Rev. William Ryan and the Rev. Andrew Hobbs. Interment in Greene County
Memorial Park.
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Sylvia Ellen Francey
(November 9, 1946 - July 24, 2006)
Sylvia Ellen Francey, 59, of West Alexander, died Monday, July 24,
following a lengthy illness, in Buck and Spring’s Haven P.C.H., where she had
resided for the past 16 years.
She was born November 9, 1946, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Joseph L. and
Sylvia Ellen Francey. She lived in Davistown, Greene County, in her youth.
Miss Francey was a member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of A.M.I., enjoyed walking, listening and singing along to
Elvis songs, dancing, and coloring. She was affectionately known as “Pennies
from Heaven” in West Alexander, where residents would leave pennies on the
sidewalk for her to find.
Surviving are three sisters, Nancy Kuntz, of Waynesburg, Dee Hardenbrook, of
Florida, and Anna Mae Walls, of Pittsburgh, and two brothers, Joseph Francey,
of Mentor, Ohio, and Allen R. Francey, of Waynesburg.
Deceased are two brothers, Charles E. and Donald Edward Francey.
Friends will be received Thursday, from 2 PM until 4 PM, the time of services,
in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander. Services
will be officiated by Rev. Jeri-Lynne Bouterse. All services will conclude at
the funeral home.
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J. Wesley Frye,
73, of West Alexander, RD 1, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at 10:30 A
M Sunday, May 17, 1859, “should be 1959" while visiting in Morgantown, W. Va.
Mr. Frye was born Aug. 5, 1885, in Greene County, a son of the late Harvey and
Rebecca Cole Frye. He had been a farmer in the West Alexander area. He was a
member of West Alexander Methodist Church and Modern Woodmen of America,
Farmington, W. Va. He was married Aug. 5, 1916, to Eliza Orndoff, who survives.
Also surviving are the following children: Opal, wife of David Kennedy,
Burgettstown; Inis, wife of Jack Clutter, Claysville; Helen, wife of Harold
Richey, West Alexander; Margaret, wife of Anthony Russo and Ruth, wife of
Kenneth Snyder, both of Baltimore, Md.; Mabel, wife of Harold Durbin, West
Alexander; Gladys, wife of Gaylord Wright, West Alexander, RD 1; Charles
Tridelphia, W. Va. and John Allen Frye, at home; one brother, Clyde, West
Alexander; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one
brother are deceased.
more:
Funeral Services were held in the Brownlee-Ferrell Funeral Home at 2 PM
Wednesday, May 20 in charge of the Rev. John H. Debolt, pastor of West
Alexander Methodist Church. Burial was in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Eliza Orndoff Fry,
77, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, October 10, 1972, in Washington Hospital
following a serious illness. She was born June 10, 1895 in Waynesburg, a
daughter of Charles S. and Etta Huffman Orndoff, and lived in West Alexander
the past 55 years.
Mrs. Frye was a member of the West Alexander Methodist Church.
On August 6, 1916 she married John Wesley Fry, who died May
17, 1959.
Surviving are seven daughters Mrs. David "Opal" Kennedy and Mrs. Jack "Inis"
Clutter, both of Clasyville, Mrs. Harold "Helen" Richey and Mrs. Mabel Durbin
both of West Alexander; Mrs. Anthony "Margaret" Russo and Mrs. Kenneth "Ruth"
Snyder both of Baltimore, Md. and Gaylord "Gladys" Wright, Bethlehem; two
sons: Charles of Triadelphia, W.Va. and John of West Alexander; two brothers
Delbert and Robert Orndoff both of Pine Bank; three sisters Mrs. Carrie Grimes
of Holbrook Mrs Mary Forshey of Oak Forste, and Mrs. Edna Spragg of Latrobe and
several nieces and nephews.
One sister, Marie Huffman is deceased.
Friends will be received at the Fanning Funeral Home, West Alexander, PA., from
2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 PM Thursday, today, where funeral services will be held
Friday, October 13, 1972 at 1 p.m., in charg oef Rev. Robert D. Hopson, pastor
of the West Alexander United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the
Alexander Cemetery.
more:
Friends of Eliza O. Frye, of West Alexander, who died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1972,
will be received from 7-9 PM Wednesday and 2-4 PM Thursday in the Fanning
Funeral Home, West Alexander, where services will be held Friday at 1 PM in
charge of Rev. Robert D. Hopson, pastor of the West Alexander United Methodist
Church. Burial in West Alexander Cemetery.
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WRIGHT-FRYE WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Frye of West Alexander, R.D. 1., announce the marriage of
their daughter, Gladys to Gaylord Wright, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmett
Wright of West Alexander R.D. 1. The marriage took place Saturday, July 2, 1955
in the Methodist parsonage at 2 p.m. Rev. Bland performing the ceremony. The
bride choose a gown of deep pink with navy accessories and wore a corsage of
blue and white carnations. As brides maid Miss Ruth Kimmins of Dallas wore a
pale blue dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white
carnations.
John Allen Frye, brother of the bride was best man. The bridegroom is
employed at the Wellsburg Paper Mill at Wellsburg. After a short wedding trip
to Buckeye Lake and other points of interest in Ohio, the couple will make
their home with the brides parents for the present.
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The Washington Observer,
Tuesday Morning, November 17, 1936
SCHOOL BURNS AT WEST ALEXANDER
$35,000 LOSS IN SPETACULAR CONFLAGRATION
Girls Cleaning Second Floor Rooms
Discover Flames After Smelling Smoke--
Building Soon Collapses
BASKETBALL SQUADSAVES SOME SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Departments Work to Save Gymnasium, 20 Feet
Away--Basketball Player is Slightly Injured.
CHURCHES WILL BE USED
WEST ALEXANDER, Nov., 16,-- West Alexander's school building which housed
both the high and grade schools, was destroyed today by a spectacular fire,
which started about 45 minutes after school was dismis-sed for the afternoon.
The origin was unknown. All pupils had been dismissed and the only persons in
the building were the janitor Arthur Kennedy, who was in the basement, and
Ruth Marsh, Inis Fry and Mary McCammon, high school girls who were working on
an NYA project and were cleaning the rooms on the second floor.
These girls had noticed smoke, but presumed some one was burning waist paper,
until Ruth Marsh looked out a window and noticed the outer walls of the
building on fire. They rushed to the gynmasium, where Coach Clyde S. Porter was
holding backetball practice. They also called the janitor, who notified the
West Alexander fire department. Coach Porter and the basketball squad, composed
of Elmer Majors, Howard Chambers, Marvin Main, Edward Clemens, Extell Clemens,
Charles Lyons, Kenneth McMurray, Daniel Moss, Wilbur Strawn, William Vensel,
Charles Taylor and Donald Davis, rushed to the burning building. They found the
ceiling of the office already on fire, and were unable to save anything from
that room. All records in the principal's office were burned, but two desks
were removed from downstairs rooms, a few books, were taken from the second
floor, typewriters were removed from the commercial department and some books
were taken from first floor. All other equipment and supplies were destroyed.
School directors estimated the loss at $35,000, including almost $3,000 in
science equipment. The entire library considered a very good one for a small
school, was lost, and all music books and the piano were likewise distroyed.
The loss was partially covered by about $17,000 insurance. The board carried a
total of $27,000 insurance, but $10,000 of this was reported to cover the
gymnasium. West Alexander fireman were at the scene in a few minutes, and
within a short time both Claysville and Wheeling fire departments were there.
They were unable to do anything to save the building, however, and directed
strenuous efforts to saving the gymnasium, only 20 feet from the burning
building. The fire broke out at 4:15 o'clock and by 6 o'clock all walls had
fallen in. Wheeling firemen said they had never seen a building burn so
rapidly.
Tonight, however, the fire was burning away in what had been the basement,
and a coal supply of 1,000 bushels was expected to burn for several days unless
water could be secured to flood the excavation. No known supply of water
sufficient for this purpose was available. Claysville and West Alexander
firemen pumped water from the large cistern at the school and from cisterns of
neighboring houses, and the Wheeling department soon pumped two cisterns dry.
Then they began pumping from the large cistern at the United Presbyterian
Church, maintained for fire protection, and were still pumping from it when
the building collapsed. The burned building was a two-story frame structure
with ten rooms. One two-room section, the original building, was said to be at
least 75 years old, but other two-room sections had been added until there
were 10 rooms. The last two rooms were added four years ago. The gymnasium,
though only 20 feet away, sustained little damage. This building of tile and
stucco, became so hot that water thrown on it turned to steam, and at
times it looked as though it could not be saved. Once a burning wall collapsed
against this building, but the flames were extinguished in time to save the
gymnasium. The only damage was to the paint which was scorched off the
outside woodwork. Supervising Principal Charles R. Tripp and the other
teachers, who had gone home, all returned to the school, but could do little.
The cause of the fire was a mystery. The girls who discovered the fire had
noticed smoke for some time, and one of the directors reported that the
children had noticed a peculiar odor as is something burning for most of the
afternoon. Coach Porter said he did not believe the fire was due to a defect in
the wiring, as the lights in the building burned up to the time the entire
structure caved in. The fire was discovered burning in the eastern wall, on the
back of the building. Only one injury was reported, and that was not serious.
Extell Clemens, a member of the basketball squad, in carrying some books,
tripped and fell, sustaining painful bruises about his chest. He was treated by
a physcian. The building housed about 250 pupils, of whom 65 were high school
students. There are four high school teachers and four grade school teachers,
besides Supervising Principal Charles R. Tripp. The board of directors tonight
met and made arrangements to continue the school work. All pupils will report
Wednesday, and classes will be held in the American Legion rooms, the
United Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church and the gymnasium. The
principal will assign rooms to the various classes and departments. Plans for a
permanent building were not discussed tonight. [More to follow-at a laterdate-
-H.S.D.]
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The Advertiser
Wedding Announced Sopiak-Frye
Hilary Lynn Sopiak and
Jeff Frye
were married July 18, in a double ring
ceremony at West Alexander Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of
Beverly Sopiak of Eighty Four. The groom is the son of John and Ruth Frye of
West Alexander. Jennifer Frye, sister of the groom, was the maid of honor.
Renete Peters was the bridesmaid. John Sopiak, brother of the bride, was the
best man. Michael Snyder, cousin of the groom, was the usher. Rev. Franklin
Provance officiated at the ceremony. Martha Riggs was the organist. A reception
followed the ceremony at the American Legion Hall in Claysville for 100 guests.
The bride, a 1980 graduate of Canon McMillan High School, is employed by Golden
Dawn Foods in Canonsburg. The groom, a 1978 graduate of McGuffey High School,
is employed by Joy Manufacturing Company.
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BALTIMORE VETERANS
Ruth and Margaret Frye
Of West Alexander, Pa.,
Take Nuptial Vows
Announcement has been received in Waynesburg by Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Orndoff,
of 505 North Richhill street, of the marriage of their grand-daughters, Miss
Ruth Frye and Miss Margaret Frye, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Frye, of West
Alexander. Both of the young brides were married at informal single-ring
wedding ceremonies performed in Baltimore, Md. The marriage of Miss Ruth Frye
to Kenneth Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snyder, 3531 Northgate road,
Baltimore, Md. was solemnized Sunday afternoon, March 16, 1947, in St.
Vincent's Rectory, at four o'clock by the Rev. Father Martin.
The bride wore a pale blue street-length dress with black accessories and
corsage of orchids in carrying out the wedding traditions in her outfit
she wore a watch for "something old," she borrowed a three-strand pearl
necklace from a girlfriend, Joan Bennett, and wore a penny in her right shoe.
Her sister, Margaret, as her only attendant, was wearing a pink dress with
black accessories and a pink rosebud corsage. Robert Snyder, twin brother of
the bridegroom, served as best man. The bridegroom served 32 months in the Army
Air Corps and saw service overseas for six months before being honorably
discharged. Following their marriage a wedding dinner was held for the bridal
group at the Lawrence Night Club. The young couple is now residing at 801 North
Linwood avenue, Baltimore, 5, Md. Miss Margaret Frye, and Anthony Russo, son of
John Russo, 519 Port street, Baltimore, Md., were united in marriage Sunday
afternoon, May 4, 1947, at four o'clock, in St. Andrew's Rectory, 2012 East
Monument street, Baltimore, by Rev. Father Peacock. The bride chose a pale pink
street-length dress with an off-the-face white half-hat and navy blue
accessories for her ensemble and wore a corsage of orchids.
For "something old" she wore a diamond clustered ring, which had belonged to
her mother and which had been a gift brought from Burma, India, by her father.
She borrowed a watch from her matron of honor, and for luck wore a penny in her
right shoe.
Mrs. Kenneth Snyder, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, was attired
in a pale blue dress with black accessories and a corsage of red rosebuds.
Paul Wiedorfer, the only living winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor in
the state of Maryland, serves as Mr. Russo's best man. The bride's mother was
dressed in a black ensemble with white accessories and a corsage of red
rosebuds. Pictures of the bridal party were taken at Kirkness Studio after the
ceremony and then they returned to Workman's Hall where a reception and dance
were held for more than 300 invited guests.
A five-tiered wedding cake topped by the miniature bridal couple was cut and
served to the guests as they marched in pairs around the hall. The only out
of town guests at the wedding were the bride's mother, Mrs. Frye, and a sister,
Mrs. Mabel Durbin, of West Alexander. Both Mrs. Russo and her sister, Mrs.
Kenneth Snyder, graduated from West Alexander High School in the class of 1941.
During the war they were employed at the Glenn L. Martin Airplane Factory and
since the end of the war have been employed at Epstein's department store, in
Baltimore, the former as cashier and the latter as clerk. Mr. Russo, who was
assigned to an infantry unit during the war, served 20 months overseas duty,
and is now associated in [rest is gone]
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MARRIAGES ARE MADE KNOWN
OF WEST ALEXANDER SISTERS
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Frye, of West Alexander, announce the recent marriages of
their daughters, Ruth Frye and Margaret Frye, both of Baltimore, Md. Both
weddings were informal events with the sisters serving as each other's
attendants.
Snyder-Frye
Miss Ruth Frye became the bride of Kenneth Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Snyder, 1531 Northgate Road, Baltimore, Sunday afternoon, March 16,
with the Rev. Father Martin performing the single ring ceremony in the St.
Vincent's Rectory, Baltimore, Md.
Miss Margaret Frye became the bride of Anthony Russo, son of John Russo, 519
Port street, Baltimore. at a single ring ceremony, performed Sunday, May 4, in
the St. Andrew Rectory, 2012 East Monument street, Baltimore, with the Rev.
Father Peacock officiating.
Miss Margaret Frye, now Mrs. Anthony Russo, served as her sister, Ruth's
bridesmaid, and Robert Snyder, was his twin brother's best man. The bride wore
a pale blue street-lenght dress with black accessories and a corsage of
ordhids. Wedding traditions carried out to her costume included her watch which
was "something old", a three strand pearl necklace of a friend, Joan Bennett,
which was "something borrowed", her dress was "something blue", and in her
right shoe she had a penny.
Her sister wore a pink dress with black accessories with corsage of pink
rosebuds. Supplementine the ceremony, the bridal group went to Lawrence's
Night Club for the wedding supper. Mrs. Snyder is a graduate of the West
Alexander High School class of '41 and during the war was employed at the Glenn
L. Martin Airplane Factory, Baltimore. Since V-J Day she has served as a clerk
at Epstein's Department store, Baltimore. Mr. Snyder served 22 months in the
U.S. Army Air Corps, with six months overseas duty. The couple have taken up
residence at 601 Linwood avenue, Baltimore, Md. The bride is a granddaughter of
Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Orndoff, 505 North Richhill street, Waynesburg, Pa.
Russo-Frye
When Margaret Frye became the bride of Anthony Russo, her attendant was her
sister, Mrs. Kenneth Snyder. Paul Wiedorter, only living winner of the
Congressional Medal of Honor in the state of Maryland, serves as Mr. Russo's
best man.
The bride wore a pale pink street-lenght dress with white off-the-face half
hat, navy accessories, and a corsage of double orchids. Wedding traditions was
carried out in her costume. The "something old" was a diamond clustered ring,
belonging to the bride's mother and which had been a gift brought from Burma,
India, by her father. The "something borrowed" was a watch belonging to her
sister, Mrs. Snyder; and the "something blue" was supplied in her accessories;
and she had a penny in her right shoe. Mrs. Snyder, matron of honor, wore a
pale blue street-lenght dress with black accessories and a corsage of red
rosebuds. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Russo and their attendants were
photographed, afterward going to Workman's hall, Maidson street for a reception
which was attended by 300 invited guests. Music was furnished by an orchestra,
and at 10:30 the two couples led the grand march when the five tiered wedding
cake topped with miniture bridal couple was distributed to all guests. Only out-
of-town guests were the bride's mother, Mrs. Frye, and her sister, Mrs. Mabel
Durbin, both of West Alexander.
The bride was graduated from West Alexander High School class of 1941, and
during the war was employed at the Glenn L. Martin Airplane Factory. Since she
has been employed as cashier at Epstein's Department Store, Baltimore. Mr.
Russo is in business with his father, since his discharge from service in the
infantry with a record of 20 months overseas duty. After the reception, Mr. and
Mrs. Russo took up residence in their newly furnished apartment at 720 North
Kenwood avenue, Baltimore, Md.
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The Weekly Recorder, Claysville, Pa. April 26, 1980 Page 24.
Former Resident of West Alexander Dies.
WEST ALEXANDER: Cleora B. Frye
,
66, of Valley Grove, W.Va., and formerly of this community, died in the
Wheeling Hospital following a lingering illness at 2:00, on Wednesday, April
23, 1980.
The Rev. Frank Provance conducted the funeral services at 1:00 p.m., Friday,
April 25, in the Howard V. Ferrell Funeral Home. Interment took place in Mt.
View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va.
She was born August 8, 1913, in Marshall County, W. Va., a daughter of Dora and
Hester Craig Harris, and had lived in Valley Grove since 1966.
She was a Protestant and a member of the West Alexander American Legion
Auxiliary. On September 8, 1931, she married McKinley Frye, who died December
31, 1963.
Surviving are two daughters Mrs. John K. (Lois) Sheperd, Elm Grove, W.Va., and
Mrs. Cecil (Mildred) Miller of Claysville, RD1; two stepsons, Robert O. Frye,
of West Alexander and Floyd Millikson of Dallas, RD1, W.Va.; two stepdaughters,
Mrs. Foster (Helen) Riggle of Claysville, and Mrs. Elmo (Florence) Duncan of
West Alexander; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Irene) Wilson of Waynesburg; and 28
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Three stepdaughters and one stepson are deceased.
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CLYDE R. FRYE
Clyde R. Frye,
72, of West Alexander, R.D. 1, died at 2:40 a.m.
Sunday, March 8, 1970, in Washington Hospital after an illness of two weeks. He
was born Suptember 2, 1898, in Marion County, West Virginia, a son of Harvey
and Rebecca Cole Frye.
Mr. Frye spent most of his live in the West Alexander and Claysville
communities where he followed farming. He was a member of the United Methodist
Church.
He was married June 15, 1921, to the former Mima Creighton, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Betty, wife of Floyd
Carmichael, of Shreve, Ohio; two sons: Gene, of Shreve, Ohio, and Clyde Robert,
of West Alexander; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two
brothers and one sister are deceased.FRYE--Friends of Clyde R. Frye, of West
Alexander, R.D. 1, who died Sunday, March 8, 1970, will be received from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Ferrell Funeral Home, West Alexander, where
services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Rev. John H. Debolt,
pastor of the West Alexander United Methodist Church. Burial in West Alexander
Cemetery.
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SERVICES CONDUCTED FOR MIMA J. FRYE
WEST ALEXANDER-- RD1: Mina J. Frye,
79, a resident, died in Wheeling Hospital
after a brief illness, at 5:20 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 1980.
Services were held in the Ferrell Funeral Home, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 17, by the Rev. Kenneth Polen. Burial took place in West Alexander
Cemetery. She was born June 1, 1901, in Marshall County, W.Va., a daughter of
Newton and Iona Johnson Creighton.
Mrs. Frye had been a resident on the West Alexander area for the past 30
years. She attended the West Alexander United Methodist Church. On June 15,
1921, she married Clyde R. Frye, Sr., who died March 8, 1970. Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Carmichael of Shreve, Ohio; two sons, R. Gene Frye
of Shreve, Ohio, and Clyde R. Frye, Jr. of West Alexander R.D.1; seven
grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Holmes of
Wheeling, and Mrs. Myrtle Rudolph and Mrs. Minnie Boldman, both of Wooster,
Ohio; and one brother, Wilbur Creighton of Lodi, Ohio. One sister and six
brothers are deceased.
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Mrs. Mary Roupe Frye,
in her 74th year, wife of E. M. Frye, of Colliers, West Virginia, for
a number of years a resident of Taylorstown, died yesterday at 12:45 o’clock
in the Ohio Valley Hospital at Steubenville, following an illness due to a
complication of disease.
Mrs. Frye, whose maiden name was Roupe, was born and spent the early years of
her life in Greene County. Previous to going to Colliers 17 years ago, Mrs.
Frye and her family lived at Taylorstown for 13 years. She was a member of the
Christian church at Taylorstown.
Besides the husband, seven children survive as follows; James Frye, of Kokomo,
Indiana; Mrs. Frank Huffman, of Marianna; Hamilton Frye, Mrs. J. E. Ross and
Thomas Frye, all of Taylorstown; Charles Frye, of Wellsburg, and G. H. Frye, of
Penowa. One sister, Mrs. George Longstreth, of East Finley, and one brother,
John Roupe, of Eighty Four, also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the Christian
Church at Taylorstown in charge of Rev. William Dalton. Interment will be in the
Bethlehem cemetery at Glyde.
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Elizabeth Carmichael
Ohio resident active in
community, Village Council
Elizabeth (Betty) Carmichael, 85, of Shreve, Ohio, died Wednesday,
September 26, 2007.
She was born June 15, 1922, in West Alexander, a daughter of Clyde and Mima
Creighton Frye.
She owned Betty's Beauty Shop, Betty's Boutique and Shreve Inn.
She was a member of fireman's auxiliary, County Line Historical Society and
Shreve Business Association, Tree Commission, Take Charge, United Methodist
Church and Village Council.
On October 10, 1941, she married Floyd Carmichael, who died November 15, 1983.
Surviving are children Ruth (Fred) Flinner of Clearwater, Fla., and Jim
(Carolyn) Carmichael and Jane Carmichael, both of Wooster, Ohio; daughter-in-
law Sharon Carmichael of Wooster; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandson; brother Bob (Anna Mae) Frye of West Alexander; and sister-
in-law Betty (Earl) Emler of Wooster.
Deceased are sons Blaine and Larry; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene (Vange)
Frye; and daughter-in-law Zoanne Carmichael.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Shreve United Methodist Church,
with services at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 7. Burial will be in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Schlabach Funeral Home, Shreve. Direct contributions to Shreve
EMS, 150 West McConkey Street, Shreve, OH 44676.
Copyright Observer Publishing Co.
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The Weekly Recorder, Claysville, Pa. July 12, 1980 Page 8.
Services Held For US Marine Veteran
WEST ALEXANDER: Roger L. Frye,
27, of RD1, was pronounced dead on arrival at Wheeling Hospital, Tuesday
night, July 8, 1980, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.
A Catholic blessing service was held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 11, in the
Ferrell Funeral Home, by the Rev. Howard Ford. Interment took place in West
Alexander cemetery.
He was born February 25, 1963, in West Alexander, a son of Robert (Oakie) and
Maxine Armstrong Frye of West Alexander, RD2, and had lived in the West
Alexander area all of his life. He was a Catholic.
Mr. Frye had been employed as a truck driver by the Town and Country Dairy of
Warwood, W.Va., for the past three years. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.,
he was a member of the West Alexander American Legion Post No. 656.
On October 23, 1971, he was married to Susan M. Bronson, who also died Tuesday,
July 8 from injuries sustained in the automobile accident.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are two sons, Robert John and Michael
Paul Frye, both at home; one daughter, Cherie Lee Frye, at home; five brothers,
David Frye of Triadelphia, W. Va., Richard and James Frye of West Alexander,
RD2, Dennis Frye of Valley Grove, W.Va., and Gary Frye of West Alexander, RD1;
one sister, Cindy Frye of West Alexander, RD2.
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In Remembrance Of
Ronald William Frye
September 30, 1961 - July 04, 2004
Age: 42
Birthplace: Wheeling, W.Va.
Resided In: Triadelphia, W.Va.
Visitation: July 06, 2004: 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.
Service: July 07, 2004: 11 a.m.
Cemetery:
FRYE, Ronald W., 42, of Triadelphia, W.Va., died
Sunday, July 4, 2004 as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Ron was born September 30, 1961 in Wheeling, W.Va., a
son of Dorothy Craig Frye of Triadelphia and the late
Charles H. Frye.
He was a former member of Roney’s Point Presbyterian
Church and was an auto body repairman for Robinson
Cadillac in Wheeling.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a brother, David
W. Frye and his wife, Lori, of Triadelphia; a sister, Sherri
Taylor and her husband, Lee, of Moundsville, W.Va.; his
special friend, Barbara Smathers of Triadelphia; three
nieces; three nephews; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm
Grove, Wheeling where services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday with Pastor Jay McMillan officiating.
Interment at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ABATE.
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The Weekly Recorder, Claysville, Pa. July 12, 1980 Page 8.
Blessing Service Is Held For Susan Frye
WEST ALEXANDER: Susan M. Frye,
25, of RD1, was pronounced dead on arrival at Wheeling Hospital, Tuesday
night, July 8, 1980, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.
A Catholic blessing service was held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 11, in the
Ferrell Funeral Home, by the Rev. Howard Ford. Interment will follow in West
Alexander Cemetery.
She was born October 6, 1954, in Connecticut, a daughter of Edwin P., Sr. and
Gertrude Richards Bronson of East Haven, Connecticut. She had lived in the West
Alexander area for the past four years. She was a Catholic.
On October 23, 1971, she married Roger L. Frye, who also died Tuesday, July 8,
1980, from injuries received in the automobile accident.
Surviving in addition to her parents are one daughter, Cherie Lee Frye, at
home; two sons, Robert John and Michael Paul, both at home; three brothers,
Thomas and Peter Bronson of Connecticut, and Edwin Bronson, Jr. of Wisconsin;
and four sisters, Geneva Kimball, Linda Moreau and Gertrude Bronson, all of
Connecticut, and Beverly Names of Georgia.
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Geho, Joseph Morgan
JOSEPH MORGAN GEHO
Joseph Morgan Geho, 69, died Thursday, November 2, 1939, at 3 p.m., in
his home near West Alexander.
Mr. Geho, a well known farmer, was born February 11, 1870, in Greene
County, and was a son of William and Elizabeth Kinsley Geho. He moved
to Washington County 38 years ago.
February 2, 1894, he married Miss Jessie Ullom, who survives. Of their
six children, three survive. They are: Miss Bessie Geho, at home; Mrs.
Lucy Supler, Triadelphia, W.Va., and Mrs. Thelma Richey, of West
Alexander. One son, William Geho, died at Camp Greenlee, Ga., in October,
1918, and two other children died in infancy.
Also surviving are one stepson, Ralph Snyder, of Cameron, and the
following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Jennie Ferris, of Stoneboro;
Garrison Geho, of Bartlesville, Okla.; Melva Geho, of Waynesburg;
Slater Geho, of Pittsburgh; Charles L. Geho, of New Freeport, and
Mrs. Frances G. Huffman, of Pine Bank.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m. in
the home, in charge of the Rev. Thomas Pressnell, of the South Ten
Mile Baptist Church, near Graysville, and the Rev. C.S. DeBarr, of
the Methodist Church at Dallas, W.Va. Burial will be in the Dallas
Cemetery.
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Nancy Adda Moore Gibson,
89, of 266 Main Street, Claysville, died Wed., Feb. 1, 1989, in the Ohio Valley
Medical Center, Wheeling, W. Va., b. Nov. 26, 1899 in White Oak, W. Va d/o
Frederick W. and Mary Elizabeth McDonald Moore m. J. Emmett Gibson
more:
Friends of Nancy Adda Moore Gibson, 89, of 266 Main Street, Claysville,
formerly of West Alexander, who died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989, will be received
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday in the Ferrell Funeral Home Inc., 219 Main Street,
Claysville, where services will be held at 11 AM Friday, Feb. 3, with Rev. Dana
C. Jones, officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Clem Gray
Reliance Electric retiree was Legion Post 656 member
7/8/2007
Clem Gray,
75, of West Alexander, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Veterans
Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh.
He was born October 1, 1931, in West Finley Township, a son of Clem Gray Sr.
and Frances Whiteman Gray.
Mr. Gray was Protestant.
He was a 1952 graduate of West Alexander High School and was a 30-year employee
of the former Reliance Electric in Washington, where he was a foreman for the
last 20 years of employment.
Mr. Gray served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman from 1952 to 1955. He
was a member of American Legion Post 656, West Alexander.
He enjoyed fishing.
On April 2, 1960, in West Alexander, he married Marie Richey, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Scott (Angela) Gray of West Alexander; a daughter,
Mrs. John (Karen) Saymansky of Fairmont, W.Va.; a sister, Anna Lohr of
Waterloo, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Aaron, Brennan and Lauren.
Deceased are seven brothers, Leslie, George, Paul, Guy, Wade, Wilbur and
Russell Gray; and three sisters, Agnes Donston, Frances Grimes and Margaret
Kiger.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10.
Interment will be in West Alexander Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to
American Legion Post 656, West Alexander, PA 15376. A guest book is online at
www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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Scotty Lee Gray,
39, of West Alexander, formerly of Washington, died unexpectedly
Thursday morning, May 9, 2002, in Belmont County, Ohio, as a result
of an accident.
He was born September 21, 1962, in Washington, a son of Shirley Ann
Phillips Gray of Washington and the late Robert Earl "Jug" Gray Sr.
Mr. Gray was a driver for Old Dominion Trucking Co.
In 1987, he received an honorable discharge after serving four years in
the U.S. Army infantry.
Mr. Gray was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School, a 1982 graduate
of Computer Tech and a 1995 graduate of Pittsburgh Diesel.
He was a top-notch athlete who excelled in baseball, basketball and
weight-lifting in his younger days.
Mr. Gray also enjoyed music and was a big fan of the Beatles.
On September 24, 1993, he was married to Stacie A. Haid, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Zackary Austin Gray, and a daughter, Nicole
Kimberlin Gray, both at home; two brothers, Robert E. Gray Jr. of
South View and Edward Gray of Washington; a sister, Pamela Lindsay
of Prosperity; and several nieces and nephews.
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CARRIE O. GRIMES
Carrie O. Grimes,
80, of Holbrook Star Route, died at 5:15 a.m.
Friday, September 7, 1979, at Greene County Memorial Hospital. Although she was
not in the best of health, death was unexpected.
Born July 17, 1897, in Jackson township, the daughter of the late Charles S.
and Etta Huffman Orndoff, she married Orville O. Grimes, on March 11, 1916.
Her husband died June 5, 1973.
She spent most of her life, in Jackson township and was a member of the
United Methodist Women of Valley Chapel Church.
She is survived by 5 sons, LeRoy, of West Chester, George C., of R.D. 4,
Waynesburg, Forrest O., of Baltimore, Md., Charles A., of New Freeport, and
William D. of R.D. 4, Waynesburg.
She is also survived by a brother Delbert Orndoff, of Lima, Ohio. 17
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
One son Halfred Grimes, 4 sisters and 1 brother also preceeded her in death.
GRIMES--Friends of Carrie O. Grimes, 82, of Holbrook Star Route, who died
Friday, September 7, 1979, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home in Rogersville. Services will be
held 4 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Zook and Mary Elizabeth
Zook officiating. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
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2/16/2006
George O. Grimes
Chief engineer for Equitable Gas was decorated WWII vet
George O. Grimes,
87, of Franklin Township (East View), died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, February
14, 2006, in Washington Hospital.
He was born November 7, 1918, in Jackson Township, a son of Orville Othello and
Carrie Lee Orndoff Grimes and had resided in Greene County most of his life.
Mr. Grimes was a member of Throckmorton United Methodist Church, where he
formerly served as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, trustee
and as a member of the building fund committee.
He was a 1937 graduate of Center Township High School.
Mr. Grimes was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as an Air Corps
cadet and later as a gunner in light artillery with Cannon Company, 424th
Infantry, in Northern France, Rhineland and the Ardennes. He received the
Bronze Star, Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Medal, Combat Infantry Badge,
World War II Victory Medal, Army of the Occupation Medal (Germany), Good
Conduct Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three
bronze service stars.
He was a chief engineer with Equitable Gas Co. in Rogersville for 44 years
prior to retiring in 1981.
He was a member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 F&AM, Syria Shriners AAONMS of
Pittsburgh, Washington-Greene County Caravan 2 of Syria Temple, Lodge Council
Chapter, Consistory Valley of Pittsburgh and American Legion Post 330 of
Waynesburg.
Mr. Grimes was honored as a lifetime and charter member of the World War II
Memorial in Washington, D.C.
He was a volunteer coach and past president of Waynesburg Little League
Association, a member of Greene County Habitat for Humanity and a Waynesburg
Salvation Army volunteer.
Mr. Grimes was a member of Fort Jackson Chapter of Sons of the American
Revolution.
He was an avid carpenter and woodworker and built the house in which he lived.
On June 5, 1937, he married Kathryn (Katie) Myers, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Linda "Pug," wife of Allen Smith of Masontown;
six grandchildren, Michelle Voithofer, Beth A. Beck, Amy Smith, Sarah Grimes
Lawrence, Michael Douglas Grimes Lawrence and Frances Diana Lawrence; five
great-grandchildren; widow of his deceased son, Edwin Michael Grimes, Annie
Halley Grimes Lawrence, wife of Frank Lawrence of Gunther, Ala.; three
brothers, Charles, husband of Oneita Stockdale Grimes of New Freeport, William,
husband of Carolyn Wood Grimes, and Forest, husband of Leone Bissett Grimes,
all of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Edwin Michael Grimes; a grandson, Douglas Allen Smith; two
brothers, Halfred B. and LeRoy E. Grimes; and a sister, Glenna Grimes.
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Rush Funeral Home Inc.,
Rogersville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 18, with
the Rev. William Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont
Cemetery, Center Township. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Friday by Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 F&AM in the funeral home. Military
graveside rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 330, VFW Post 4753 and
Disabled American Veterans Post 123, all of Waynesburg. The family suggests
memorial contributions be made to Throckmorton United Methodist Church, c/o
Eileen Wood, 4209 West Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Friends and
family may view the obituary or send condolences and flowers at
www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
George O. Grimes
George O. Grimes, 87, of Franklin Township (East View), Greene County, died at
5:50 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2006, in Washington Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home
Inc., Rogersville.
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HALFRED B. GRIMES
Halfred B. Grimes,
55, of Star Route, Holbrook died on Saturday at
3:30 a.m. at the University Hospital, Morgantown, WV.
Born August 24, 1928 at Jackson township, he was the son of Carrie Orndoff
Grimes and the late Orville O. Grimes.
He graduated in 1937, from Center Township High School and was a mechanic for
the Inghram and Puglis Buick Garage for 30 years.
He served in the Army during WWII and spent his entire life in Jackson
township. He was a School director in the West Greene School District and was a
member of the Valley United Methodist Church and the board of Administration
of the Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Faye Stockdale Grimes, who
he married on July 3, 1941; three sons, Terry of Washington, and Charles Leroy
and Roger of Holbrook; six grandchildren and five brothers, Leroy E. of West
Chester; George and William D., of Waynesburg R.D. 4, Forrest of Baltimore,
MD., and Charles A., of New Freeport. One sister preceeded him in death.
GRIMES--Friends of Halfred B. Grimes, 55, Star Route, Holbrook, who died on
Saturday, are being received at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home in Rogersville
today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m.
with the Rev. George Lyford and the Rev. Kathryn Lyford officiating. Burial
will follow in the Rosemont Cemetery.
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ORVILLE O. GRIMES
Orville O. Grimes,
77, of Holbrook, died Tuesday, January 5, 1973 at
4:30 a.m. at his residence of an apparent heart attack.
He was born September 22, 1896 at Jackson township in the same house
where he died. He was the son of the late George W. & Ella Roberts Grimes.
His wife, Carrie Orndoff, whom he married on March 11, 1916, survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 5 sons, LeRoy E., West Chester, George
O., and William D., both of R.D. 4, Waynesburg, Halfred B., Star Route, Forrest
O., Baltimore, Md., and Charles A., New Freeport, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-
grandchildren.
He attended the Willim Bank School, was a carpenter for Penn-Dot for 15
years, serving as a road supervisor in Jackson township for 5 years, and was a
farmer and stock-raiser. He was a member of the Valley Chapel United Methodist
Church.
Three brothers preceeded him in death.
GRIMES--Friends of Orville O. Grimes, of Holbrook, who died Tuesday June 5,
1973 are being received at Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, where
services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday with the Rev. Harold I. Zook
officiating. Burial will be at Rosemont Cemetery.
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Perry Gump,
89, of Holbrook, RD 1, died at 1:50 AM Sunday, September 17,
1967 at Greene County Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness.
He was born August 24, 1878 at New Freeport, the son of the late Hiram
and Hanna West Gump. Most of his life had been spent in New Freeport.
He had resided for the past 35 years with Wilbur Taylor. He was a painter
and a paperhanger by trade.
Surviving are one son, Gene of Hundred, W.Va., one brother Charles of Waynesburg,
and one sister Mrs. Arabella Westfall of West Alexander.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and four brothers
are deceased.
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Friends of Perry Gump of Holbrook, RD 1, who died Sunday, September
17, 1967 are being received after 2 PM Monday in the Robert Lantz Funeral
Home, Rogersville, where services will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday, burial
in New Freeport Cemetery.
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Monday, January 19, 1998
H. Wilma Hancher
Washington resident worked at G.C. Murphy's
H. Wilma Hancher, 82, of Baird Avenue, Washington, died at 1:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 18, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington.
She was born July 19, 1915, in West Finley Township, a daughter of John and
Etta Bell Irey. Her foster parents were James and Fannie Bell Longstreath.
Mrs. Hancher was a resident of Washington for 60 years, and was Protestant.
She was a graduate of Trinity High School and was last employed by G.C.
Murphy's in Washington, and was a homemaker.
On August 20, 1934, she married Harry C. Hancher Sr., who died January 24,
1978.
Surviving are two sons, James W. Hancher of Washington and Harry C. Hancher Jr.
of Jacksonville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Mark Hancher, Marla Nicolella, Matthew
Hancher, Mitchell Hancher, Shawn Hancher, Stacy Shad, Keith Hancher, Harry
Hancher III, Kathy Blose, Michael Barber and Tracy Barber; nine great-
grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Shirley Mae Barber; a sister, Ellen G. White; and a
brother, Addison Bell "Bub" Longstreath.
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Pauline Hancher
- November 10, 2004
Age: 76
Birthplace: Blough, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Starke, Florida
Visitation: November 15, 2004: 9 - 11 A.M.
Service: November 15, 2004: 11:00 A.M.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
HANCHER, Pauline, 76, resident of Starke, Florida, passed away Wednesday,
November 10, 2004, at Shands at Starke following an extended illness.
She was a native of Blough, PA, moving to Triadelphia, WV at an early age.
She was a registered nurse and had previously worked at Wheeling Hospital,
and the Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling.
She entered into private practice in Washington, PA until her retirement.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon Hancher, three brothers,
John Leshuk, Joe Leshuk and Mike Leshuk and one sister, Ann Harvilla.
Surviving are a son, John Leshuk and his wife, Charlynn of Starke, Fl; two
brothers, Paul Leshuk of Triadelphia, and Steve Leshuk of Michigan; four
sisters, Margaret Ashton of Valley Grove, Helen Golein of Triadelphia, Mary
Fedak of Spring Hill, Fl and Joann Strawn of California; six grandchildren and
sixteen great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Monday, November 15, 2004, 9 a.m. until time of
services at 11 a.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove,
Wheeling, with the Reverend Darrin E. Wright officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Sheldon Paul Hancher
U.S. Army veteran was from Claysville
Sheldon Paul Hancher, 58, of Claysville, died Friday, February 23, 2001,
in Washington Hospital.
He was born August 25, 1942, in Claysville, a son of the late Sheldon and Dale
Kassler Hancher.
Mr. Hancher was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for four years in Germany, after
basic training in Fort Knox, Ky. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, Viola Sportsmen's Club, National Rifle Association and a past member
of American Legion Post 639.
He formerly was employed by W. "Duke" Seaman & Son and P.J. Trucking Co. and
was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In January 1969, he married Sharon Riggle, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Sheldon Hancher of Claysville and Scott Hancher
of Valley Grove, W.Va.; a daughter, Paula Burnsworth of West Alexander; two
brothers, Terry Hancher of Uniontown and Harry Kassler of Scenery Hill; five
grandchildren, Sheldon Hancher, Paul Tyler and Cheyenne, Rodney and Colton
Burnsworth; and several nieces and nephews.
SOURCE:
http://www.chartiers.com/worobits/obits-2001/Feb26/Hancher.html
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A native of West Alexander, Helen Guess Hart,
of Carmichaels, died Dec. 31, 1991 in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
I have obit.~L.M.M.
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Bertha Horr Hartzell
Member of Windy Gap Presbyterian Church
Bertha Horr Hartzell, 96, of Claysville, formerly of Washington, West Alexander
and West Finley, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Washington Hospital following a brief
illness. She was born August 9, 1904, in West Finley, a daughter of Lewis and Cora Ritchey
Horr. Mrs. Hartzell was a member of Windy Gap Presbyterian Church, West Finley, where she
taught Sunday school and was a member of the Missionary Society. She was a former member
of West Alexander Presbyterian Church, where she served as deacon. Mrs. Hartzell
was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, square dancing and playing cards and dominos.
She belonged to the Golden Agers in West Alexander and served on West Finley Township
Board of Elections for many years. On July 3, 1923, in Wheeling, W.Va., she married
Robert S. Hartzell, who died November 13, 1984. Surviving are three sons, Charles H.
Hartzell of New Cumberland, W.Va., R. Raynor Hartzell of Carrollton, Ohio, and Lyle R.
Hartzell of West Alexander; three daughters, Helen Gray of Claysville, Leanna Strawn of
Meadville and Regina Kimmel of Canton, Ohio; four sisters, Bessie Lucille Francis of
Lorain, Ohio, Margaret Louise Carroll of Dallas, W.Va., Betty Jane Fischer of Medina,
Ohio, and Martha Lulu Mangus of Winter Haven, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are a son, Clarence A. Hartzell;
five brothers, John, Homer, Glen, Harry and George Horr; five sisters, Callie Horr, Nellie
Wahr, Maude Kearney, Edith Ewing and Ruth Schzure; a grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.
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Monday, January 12, 1998
Herbert D. Hazlett
Retired mechanic at coal mine
Herbert D. Hazlett, 84, of Nannie Street, Washington, formerly of Prosperity, died at 2 a.m.
Saturday, January 10, 1998, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington,
following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 20, 1913, in Fayette County, a son of Charles Addison and Elva
Pease Hazlett.
He was a member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church. He formerly was employed
as a mechanic at Beth Energy Inc.'s Mine No. 58 in Marianna. He was a 1932
graduate of Trinity High School.
On December 20, 1934, he married Frances Anna Huffman who died August 31, 1993.
Surviving are two sons, Herbert D. Hazlett of Fredericktown and Melvin Richard
Hazlett of Prosperity; four daughters, Cordilia Whitley of Washington, Dolores
Montgomery of Waynesburg, Bessie Rockenhauser of Elgin, Ill., and Frances
Chappel of Washington; a sister Ora May Gilmore of Greensburg; 18
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a grandson, Joseph Hazlett; a brother, Fred Houston, and a sister,
Margaret Houston.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. Services and
interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
SOURCE:
http://www.chartiers.com/worobits/obits-1998/Jan12/Hazlett.html
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*John S. Headley,
a former well known citizen of this country, died at his home at Wana, W. Va.,
Thursday, Oct. 29, following an illness due to complications. He was aged 67 years.
Mr. Headley was born and raised in Gilmore township where he spent the greater part
of his life.
He had engaged in farming and stock raising. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church.
Besides his wife the following children survive: Mrs. Della Huffman, Fred Headley, Mrs.
Edna Lee Tustin and Mrs. Ida Hoy, all of Pine Bank; Mrs. Grace Stockdale, of West
Alexander, and Robert Headley, of Wana, W.Va. The funeral services were held Saturday
at 2 o'clock in the Pine Bank church, conducted by Rev. Hammond and Rev. Ayers.
Interment in the Pine Bank Cemetery
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*John S. Headley, aged 67 years, a former Greene Countian, died Thursday morning, Oct.
29, at 1:30 o'clock at his home at Wana, W. Va., following an illness due to a
complication of disease. Mr. Headley spent his early life in the Pine Bank section of
Greene County, but for the past few years had resided in West Virginia. He was a farmer
and a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. Besides his wife, Mrs. Arah Wiley
Headley, he leaves the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Della Huffman, Fred Headley,
Mrs. Edna Lee Tustin and Mrs. Ida Hoy, all of Pine Bank; Mrs. Grace Stockdale, of West
Alexander, and Robert Headley, of Wana, W. Va. Funeral services were held at his late
home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, after which the body was brought to the Pine
Bank Church, where further services were held at 2 o'clock. the services were conducted
by Rev. Mr. Hammond, of Morgantown, W. Va. and Rev. J. L. Ayers, of Jollytown.
Interment was in the Pine Bank cemetery.
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James R. Hendershot,
78, of Highland Avenue, West Alexander, died at 3 AM Thursday, Aug. 4, 1983,
in Washington Hospital.
Born July 30, 1905, in West Finley Township, he was a son of James F. and Nancy
Ferrell Hendershot.
Mr. Hendershot lived in West Alexander most of his life. He was a member of the
United Presbyterian Church of West Alexander and was a former elder of the church.
He was employed as a carpenter most of his life, retiring in 1966. He was a member
of Claysville Masonic Lodge 447 F&AM and West Alexander American Legion Post 656.
A veteran of World War ll, he served in the European Theater.
He was married to Olive Guess, who died July 19, 1981.
Mr. Hendershot was the last of his immediate family. Two brothers and six sisters
are deceased. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
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Friends of James R. Hendershot of Highland Ave., West Alexander, who died Thursday,
Aug. 4, 1983, will be received from 7 to 9 PM Friday in Ferrell Funeral Home, Inc.,
Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, Aug. 6,
with the Rev. Dana Jones officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Olive Guess Hendershot,
76, of Highland Avenue, West Alexander, died at 12:28 PM Sunday, July 19, 1981,
in Wheeling, W. Va. Hospital after a lingering illness.
She was born May 8, 1905, in Ohio County, W. Va., a daughter of William A. and Josie
Vermillion Guess. Mrs. Hendershot lived in the West Alexander area all her life.
She belonged to the West Alexander United Presbyterian Church, where she was a former
trustee and past president of the board of president of the board of trustees. She was
also a member of the church’s Willing Workers, the Missionary Society and was one of
the original members of the church’s Fellowship Class.
In 1924 she graduated from West Liberty State Normal School. She attended Waynesburg
College and graduated form California State College with a bachelor’s degree in
education. Mrs. Hendershot earned a master of education degree from the University
of Pittsburgh. She taught in the McGuffey School District for 25 years before retiring
in 1970.
Mrs. Hendershot was a member and vice regent of the Washington County Chapter of DAR.
She was a member and past president of West Alexander Historical Society, which she
represented on the National Pike Festival Committee.
She also belonged to the national, state, county and McGuffey District education
associations and the National Retired Teachers Associations.
On May 8, 1926, she married James R. Hendershot, who survives along with a sister,
Mrs. J. T. “Helen” Hart of Carmichaels; a brother, Wray Guess of Claysville RD 3
and several nieces and nephews.
A sister died in infancy.
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Friends of Olive G. Hendershot of Highland Ave., West Alexander, who died Sunday,
July 19, 1981, will be received from 7 to 9 PM Monday in the Ferrell Funeral Home,
Carl E. Rush, supervisor, Main Street, West Alexander. Private services will be
held at 11 AM Tuesday, July 21, by the Rev. Richard Yates.
Private burial in West Alexander Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions be made to the West Alexander United Presbyterian Church.
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GALLENTINE--HENDERSON
The marriage of Miss Leota G. Henderson, of Pine Bank, and William G.
Gallentine, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Waynesburg, was solemnized
Wednesday, June 22, at Fairchance. The ceremony was performed at the residence
of the officiating clergyman, Rev. O.C. Carlisle, of that place. The bride is a
daughter of Mrs. Ruth M. Henderson, of Pine Bank, and the late T.T. Henderson.
She is one of Greene county's most popular and successful school teachers. The
bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gallentine of Waynesburg, and is a
veteran of the World War, having served overseas with Company K, 110th
Infantry, 28th Division. The couple will reside in Detroit, where Mr.
Gallentine is employed by the Ford Motor Company.
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J. WESLEY HENDERSON
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DIES-J. Wesley Henderson, of 19 North Porter Street, died at
9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 1963, in the home of a son Charles W.
Henderson, of Coraopolis. Mr. Henderson, a veteran of World War I, was active
in veteran's affairs with Waynesburg Post 4793, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
James Farrell Post, 330, American Legion Waynesburg. He was a well-known
mechjanic and for several years owned and operated a garage on North Porter
street, Waynesburg.
J. Wesley Henderson,
71, of 19 North Porter street, Waynesburg, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday,
August 17, 1963, at the residence of his son, Charles W. Henderson, Moon
township, Allegheny County.
Although not in the best of health for six months, his death, attributed to a
heart attack, was unexpected.
He was born December 26, 1891, in Jackson Township, a son of the late Truman
P. and Matilda Main Henderson.
He resided in Waynesburg for 43 years and previously in Jackson Township.
A veteran of World War I., Mr. Henderson served in France with Company K and
was wounded in action.
From 1929 to 1959, he owned and operated a garage on North Porter street but
also had served as a well-known auto mechanic in the Waynesburg vicinity.
A charter member of James Farrell Post 330, American Legion, Waynesburg. He
had served as its commander in 1946 and was a past chief de guerre of the 40
and 8. He also was active in Waynesburg VFW Post 4793.
At the time of his death, he was chaplain at the VFW, having served that same
post many times.
A well-known and respected figure with the Legion Box Car and Locomotive, he
had attended every Legion convention prior to his ill health.
He was a member of the Washington Street Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Alta Mae Cole Henderson, whom he married on June 30,
1920; two daughters, Betty Jean, wife of Leon Seals, of Dry Tavern, and
Marilyn, wife of James Shackleford, of Tucson, Ariz.; and three sons, James
E., of Waynesburg; Charles W. {Corkey}, Coraopolis, with whom he was visiting
at the time of his death, and Robert A., Waynesburg, R.D.1.
Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Evans, of Pine
Bank, Mrs. Leota Gallatine, of Ferndale, Mich., and Mrs. Ethel Bance, of
Orchard Lake, Mich.; and three brothers, John, of Waynesburg, R.D. 3; Lindsey,
of Pine Bank, and Ronald, of Royal Oak, Mich.
One brother and one sister are deceased.
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LINDSEY C. HENDERSON
PINE BANK
Lindsey C. Henderson
82, of Pine Bank, RD2, died Thursday, Nov, 24, at 11:05 a.m. in the
University Hospital, Morgantown, He had been seriously ill for the last 10 days.
He was born Feb. 22, 1895, in Jackson Twp., a son of the late Truman and
Matilda Main Henderson. He was a farmer and spent most of his life in Jackson
Twp. He had also been employed by Penn DOT. He served as a school director and
was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church and the Pine Bank Knights of
Pythias Lodge. He was married June 18, 1935 to Flora McDonald Henderson, who
survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Martin, of Lower
Burrell, Mrs. Duane (Linda) Joes of Pine Bank, Mrs. Joan Stockdale, of Euclid,
Ohio, and Mrs. Frank (Karol) Sands of New Freeport; one son Karl of Eighty
Four, Pa. 11 grandchildren; one brother John Henderson of Waynesburg; one
sister Mrs. Leota Gallentine of Ferndale, Mich. Deceased are three brothers and
three sisters. Burial Mt. Zion Cemetery.
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MRS. S.B. HENDERSON
DIES AT NEW FREEPORT
Mary C. Main Henderson
WAYNESBURG, Feb. 13, --Mrs. Mary C. Main Henderson, 84, died Wednesday
midnight at the home of her son, George W. Henderson, in New Freeport. She had
been ill for six years.
A daughter of the late Sabias and Margaret Main, she was born March 9, 1865, in
Gilmore Township, and spent most of her life in the Pine Bank vicinity. The
last six years she resided at the home of her son in New Freeport.
Her husband, Sylvanus B. Henderson, died in 1937. They were married in 1877.
Surviving are one son, George Henderson, at whose home she died; one brother,
Lee Main, of West Alexander; and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, of West
Alexander; Mrs. Fanny Hennen, of Jollytown, and Mrs. Matilda Henderson, of
Bluff; also seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Aleppo Church of God.
Short funeral services at the Henderson home in New Freeport Sunday at 1:30
p.m. will be followed by additional services at the Bethany Church at Nettle
Hill. Interment will be in Greene County Memorial Park. Friends will be
received at the home of G.W. Henderson, in New Freeport.
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MISS SUSANNA HENDERSON
Miss Susanna {Ann} Henderson,
76, a lifelong resident of the Bluff community, Pine Bank, R.D.1, died at 5
p.m. Monday, March 7, 1960, in a Detroit, Mich., Hospital, after a brief
illness.
Miss Henderson was in Detroit to visit and help care for a brother, Ronald
Henderson, who has been ill.
She was born February 24, 1883, at Bluff, a daughter of T.T. Henderson, who
died in 1921, and Matilda Main Henderson, whose death occurred in 1959.
She was a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church at Bluff, and of the
church's women's society of Christian service.
Surviving are three sisters, Cora, wife of Oscar Evans, of Pine Bank, R.D.1;
Leota, wife of William Gallentine, of Ferndale, Mich., and Ethel, wife of Clyde
Vance, of Orchard Lake, Mich.; four brothers, John Henderson, of Waynesburg,
R.D. 4; J. Wesley Henderson, of Waynesburg; Lindsay C. Henderson, of Pine Bank,
and Ronald Henderson, of Royal Oak, Mich., and several nieces and nephews.
One brother, Thomas Henderson, is deceased.
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ACCIDENT FATAL TO
THOMAS M. HENDERSON
WAYNESBURG, Aug. 27,--Thomas M. Henderson,
58, of Liberty Street, Waynesburg, well known oil worker, died suddenly in
Sewickley Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 27, 1948, a few hours after he
had been injured at work.
Employed by George T. Shriver, oil field contractor, Mr. Henderson was helping
unload 10-inch pipe about 2:30 p.m. near Sewickley when the accident occurred.
The pipe was being rolled off a truck onto a pile and boards were being used to
prevent the pipe from striking too hard.
As the pipe was rolled onto the pile, one of the boards flew up and struck him
in the face. He was knocked down and struck the back of his head on a pipe. He
was taken to the hospital and did not appear seriously injured, but died
suddenly at 7:30 o'clock.
Mr. Henderson was born in Jackson Township, Nov. 13, 1889, a son of Matilda
Main Henderson, who now resided in Jackson Township, and the late T.T.
Henderson. He had spent his entire life in Waynesburg and Greene County and had
been employed in the oil fields. For the last 10 years he had been employed by
George T. Shriver.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church at Bluff. On Oct. 10, 1913, he
married Rachel Cole, who survives. Also surviving besides his wife and mother
are three sons and daughters, Elaine, wife of Rea Howard, of Nemacolin; Edith,
wife of William Boone Jr., of Waynesburg, and Ralph Henderson, of Washington.
Three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters, Miss Anna
Henderson, Jackson Township; John Henderson, Waynesburg, R.D. 5; Mrs. Oscar
Evans of Pine Bank, R.D. 2; J. Wesley Henderson, Waynesburg; Lindsey C.
Henderson, of Pine Bank, R.D. 2; Mrs. William Gallentine, Ferndale, Mich.; Mrs.
Clyde Vance, and Ronald Henderson, both of Royal Oak, Mich., also survive.
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MRS. T.T. HENDERSON
Mrs. Matilda Main Henderson,
94, of Pine Bank, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 1959, in the home of
her son, J. Welsey Henderson, of 19 Porter street, Waynesburg, after a two-week
illness.
She was a well known and highly respected resident of the Pine Bank - Bluff
community, where she resided most of her life.
Mrs. Henderson was born June 10, 1865, near Jollytown, a daughter of Sibeas and
Margaret Minor Main. She was the last of her immediate family.
Her husband, T.T. Henderson, died in 1921.
Surviving are four daughters, Cora, wife of Oscar Evans, of Pine Bank; Miss
Susanna {Anna} Henderson, at home; Leota, wife of William Gallentine, of
Detroit, Mich., and Ethel, wife of Clyde Vance, of Orchard Lake, Mich.; four
sons, John H., of Waynesburg, R.D.4; J. Wesley, of Waynesburg; Lindsey C., of
Pine Bank and Ronald Henderson, of Royal Oak, Mich.
Also surviving are 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews.
One son, Thomas, died in 1948. Also deceased are five sisters and six
brothers.
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Mrs. Anna K. Hillberry,
83 of Waynesburg RD 1, died at 5:30 AM Wednesday, August 10, 1960 in Greene
County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born August 10, 1877 in Richhill, Twp., a daughter of the late Wilson and
Katherine Jackson Kimmey, and had spent the last 30 years in the Waynesburg area.
She was married to the late Walter Hillberry, who preceded her in death on July 30,
1960.
She is survived by two sons, Grant Hillberry of Cameron, W. Va. and Benny Hillberry
of Sycamore and the following daughters, Mrs. Robert Moore of Nineveh, Mrs. Donald
McKahan of Carmichaels, Mrs. Albert Parkinson of Sycamore and Mrs. Chester Crouser
of Waynesburg. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: George Kimmey
of Elm Grove, W. Va., Ross Kimmey of Viola, W. Va., Mrs. Emma Reed of Waynesburg,
Mrs. Sarah Jenkins of Washington, Mrs. Mary Donaldson of Washington and Mrs. Ben
Doman of West Alexander, Pa.
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Howell, Sarah E.
DEATH NOTICE: SARAH E. HOWELL (4-19-1926)
Sarah E. Howell, widow of William H. Howell, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Spier, of 235 Ewing Street, at 9:50 a.m. yesterday of bronchial pneumonia.
She was aged 74 years. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. John Spier,
Mrs. Jack Smith, William Howell, all of Washington, and John Howell, of Taylorstown;
also by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Harry Turner, Mrs. Scott Hauhn,
Mrs. Nan Brownlee, Mrs. Allie Blayney, all of Washington; Mrs. Ida Blayney, of West
Alexander; John and William King, of Washington, and Alfred King, of
Claysville.
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HOWELL, William Henry
Death of Wm. Henry Howell (July 25, 1910)
William Henry Howell,
who had served in Co. K, Sixteenth regiment, Pennsylvania cavalry, died at
his home at No. 235 Ewing street, at 9:15 o'clock this morning, aged 66 years.
He is survived by his widow, Sarah E. Howell, and children, as follows: Mrs.
Annie Miller, Mrs. Effie Spier, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Phoebe Ewart, John M.
and William A. Howell, all of Washington, and James Franklin Howell, residence
not known. One sister, Mrs. Margaret Hartsock, of Claysville. The interment
will be made in the soldiers' lot in the Washington cemetery. Notice of the
funeral will be given later.
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James Houston,
of 439 Jefferson avenue, a member of the painting firm of Houston & Means,
died suddenly at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, of heart failure, at the Washington
hospital, aged 49 years. He had not been well of late and went to the hospital
only the day before.
The deceased was a son of the late Simon Houston, of Richhill township, Greene
county, where he was born and raised. First he followed farming, later taking
up the sewing machine business. When the Washington street car line was first
opened about 14 years ago, he worked as a conductor, later going to Wheeling.
For some years he has been employed by local painting contractors, until this
spring when he and Shelby Means formed a partnership.
Mr. Houston is survived by a widow and three children, Miss Stella, Charles
and Miss Jessie. His brothers and sisters are J. M. Houston, of Moundsville;
Mrs. A. M. Hayes, of Allison Avenue; Mrs. J. F. Bristor, of North Franklin
street; Mrs. John Allum, of West Alexander; and Mrs. R. M. Crossland, of Duncan
avenue.
The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from his late
home, services being conducted by Rev. E. A. Cole, of the First Christian church
of which the deceased was a member.
The interment will be made in Washington cemetery.
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HOWELL, William Henry
Death of Wm. Henry Howell (July 25, 1910)
William Henry Howell, who had served in Co. K, Sixteenth regiment, Pennsylvania
cavalry, died at his home at No. 235 Ewing street, at 9:15 o'clock this morning,
aged 66 years. He is survived by his widow, Sarah E. Howell, and children, as follows:
Mrs. Annie Miller, Mrs. Effie Spier, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Phoebe Ewart, John M.
and William A. Howell, all of Washington, and James Franklin Howell, residence not known.
One sister, Mrs. Margaret Hartsock, of Claysville. The interment will be made in the
soldiers' lot in the Washington cemetery. Notice of the funeral will be given later.
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Friday, August 18, 2000
Charles R. Huffman
Retired coal miner was World War II veteran
Charles R. Huffman, 75, of Jefferson R.D.1, died Wednesday, August 16,
2000, in the home of his daughter, Sharon Hamilton.
He was born November 23, 1924, in West Bethlehem Township, a son of Ray and
Bessie Granlee Huffman.
Mr. Huffman was a retired coal miner from Marianna Mine.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In June 1948, he married Helen Skirchak, who died in June 1992.
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Hamilton of Jefferson R.D.1, with whom he
made his home, and Helen S. Durbin of Nemacolin; seven grandchildren, Lori
Goodson, Amy Rae Fisher, Raymond H. Hamilton Jr., Rebecca S. Parker, Timothy L.
Kelly, Jerry "Robby" Reynolds and Jennifer K. Reynolds; 11 great-grandchildren;
several foster children; several foster grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn
Hunter of Claysville.
Deceased are a grandson, Raymond C. Hamilton; a sister, Frances Hazlett; and
two brothers, Roy Neal Huffman and Joseph Huffman.
At the request of the deceased, visitation and services will be private.
Interment will be in Jefferson Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction
of Behm Funeral Home Inc., Jefferson.
http://www.chartiers.com/worobits/obits-2000/Aug18/Huffman.html
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Helen Huffman
Blairsville woman was
former Scenery Hill resident.
Helen Huffman, 69, of Blairsville, formerly of Scenery Hill, died Saturday,
June 27, 1992, in Indiana.
Born February 27, 1923, in Marianna, she was a daughter of Andrew Skirchak
Sr. and Anna Hryenda Skirchak.
Surviving are her husband Charles Ray Huffman; two daughters, Helen Charlotte
Reynolds of West Alexander and Sharon Ann Hamilton of West Finley; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Mike (Mary) Krehel
of Potosi, Mo., Pearl Kisela of Stratford, Conn., Mrs. Frank (Tillie) Dulak of
Beaver, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Warth of Treasure Island, Fla. and Mrs. Joseph
(Josephine) Martin of Canonsburg; and two brothers, Nick Skirchak of Scenery
Hill R.D.1, and Samuel Skirchak of Beaver.
Deceased are one sister, Nancy Slifka; and two brothers, Andrew and Steve
Skirchak.
HUFFMAN--Friends of Helen Huffman of Blairsville, formerly of Scenery Hill,
who died Saturday, June 27, 1992, will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main Street,
Bentleyville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, with
the Rev. Harold Sprowls officiating.
Interment in Beallsville Cemetery.
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MRS. MARIE B. HUFFMAN
Mrs. Marie B. Huffman,
67, of 224 Second Avenue, Waynesburg, died at
2:50 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 1971, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold
Stockdale, of Rogersville. She had been ill for the past year and a half. She
was the wife of Russell Huffman, who survives and to whom she was married
December 12, 1922.
Mrs. Huffman was born April 11, 1903, at Pine Bank, a daughter of the late
Charles Stilwell Orndoff and Mary Etta Huffman Orndoff.
Her early life was spent in the Oak Forest vicinity and her later life at
Waynesburg. She was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church
at Waynesburg.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Charles
(Pearle) Katchmark, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Ralph (Iva) Henderson, of Jackson,
Michigan; and Mrs. Harold (Norma) Stockdale, of Rogersville; nine grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Eliza Frye, of West Alexander;
Mrs. Carrie Grimes, of Holbrook; Mrs. Mary Forshey, of Waynesburg, R.D. 5, and
Mrs. Edna Spragg, of Latrobe and two brothers, Delbert and Robert Orndoff, both
of Pine Bank.
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HUFFMAN- Thomas Huffman
died at his home at Bluff, Pa., on Monday, January 10, 1910, aged 48 years.
Death resulted from a depleted system following a severe attack of typhoid
fever some six months ago. He was a member of the M.P. Church and was esteemed
as a good citizen. He is survived by his wife and one son, William. He is also
survived by his father Peter Huffman, and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Etta)
Orndoff. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Ralph Johnson at 12 o'clock
Wednesday and the remains were interred at Mount Zion.
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Washington Observer-Reporter:
Retired from Brockway Glass Plant 7
M. Evelyn Huffman Hunter,
81, of Claysville, died at 3:55 AM Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Washington
Hospital, following a one-month illness.
She was born March 17, 1920, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Ray and Bessie
O'Neil Huffman. Note”should read Bessie "Granlee” Mrs. Hunter was a member of
Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Prior to retirement, she was employed at Brockway Glass Plant 7.
On June 20, 1953, she married James M. Hunter, who died July 8, 1970.
Surviving are a son, Ray C. Hunter of El Cajon, Calif.; a daughter, Nancy E.
Hunter of Claysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three brothers, Roy Neil, Joseph Allie and Charles Ray Huffman;
and a sister, Frances Ann Hazlett.
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Sgt. Matthew David Hunter
August 08, 1974 - January 23, 2006
Age: 31
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: Valley Grove, West Virginia
Visitation: February 02, 2006: 4-8 p.m.
February 03, 2006: 1-3 and 5-8 p.m.
Service: February 04, 2006: 11 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
HUNTER, Sgt. Matthew D., U.S. Army, 31, of Valley Grove, WV, died Monday,
January 23, 2006 in Iraq as a result of a roadside bomb.
He was born August 8, 1974, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Matt was a 1992 graduate of Wheeling Park High School where he was a member of
the Chess Club, REAP Counselors, SCUBA Club, WPHS Marching Band, and WPHS Jazz
Band, and he attended West Liberty State College as a Nursing Major. He was a
nine year member of the Ohio County 4-H Program and was a member of the West
Alexander Presbyterian Church having been a member of the adult choir.
Matt joined the Army Reserves in January 1992 and became part of the regular
Army in January 1996. Prior to serving in Iraq, he served two tours of duty in
Korea.
Medals awarded to Sgt. Hunter prior to his death: Army Accommodation Medal,
Army Achievement Medal 2d Award, National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Air Assault
Badge, and Marksmanship Badge. Medals to be awarded posthumously: Bronze Star
Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal 3d Award, and Combat Field Medic
Badge.
Sgt. Hunter was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and
Zelma Maxwell Nixon of Valley Grove, and his paternal grandfather, James Hunter
of Wheeling.
Surviving are his parents, Kathy and Joe Kinney of Valley Grove; and Fred and
Debbie Hunter of Glen Dale; his paternal grandmother, Edna Hunter of Wheeling;
a sister, Amanda Gebhardt and her husband, Gregg, and their daughters, Cassidy
and Molly of Seaford, Delaware; a brother, Brian Hunter and his fiancé, Jessica
Grady of Valley Grove; wife, Wendy Garlitz Hunter and her daughter, Meredith of
St. Clairsville, OH.
Friends will be received 4-8 p.m Thursday, and again 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. Friday at
the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at the West Alexander
Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Jeri-Lynne Bouterse officiating.
Interment with full military honors in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander,
PA.
Family requests that memorial tributes be made to the Ohio County 4-H
Foundation, 51 16th. Street, Room 301, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Gary Arthur "Bubba" Johnson Sr. ,
62, of Meadow Lands, died at 9:37 AM Friday, March 8, 2002, in his home.
He was born January 18, 1940, in Oakland, Calif., a son of Olga Ottino Johnson of Concord,
Calif., and the late Seth A. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson attended St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg.
He was a crane operator for Jessop Steel, Washington, for 27 years before retiring in 2000.
Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and was a member of American Legion Post 902,
Houston, and Jessop Club, Washington.
He also was a member of United Steelworkers of America.
On May 23, 1988, he married Kathleen M. Cornell, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Robin Ford of Claysville and Gary Arthur Johnson Jr. of
Prosperity; three daughters, Holly Lynne Sanders of Bailey, N.C., Tracey Dawn Pascoe
of West Alexander and Ashley Renee Johnson of Meadow Lands; nine grandchildren, Amanda,
Justin and Morgan Ford, Victoria and Michael Johnson, Amber, Madison and Chase Sanders
and Brian Pascoe; several nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew.
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MRS. DESSIE McADOO JONES
Mrs. Dessie McAdoo Jones, 418 East Chestnut street, died in Washington Hospital
this morning at 3 o'clock after a brief illness.
She was born in Donegal Township, January 7, 1888, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
O.D. McAdoo.
On January 31, 1911 she was united in marriage with Doc Kelly Jones, who died
in August 1917.
Mrs. Jones, who taught in the public schools of the County for many years, was
an active member of the Grove United Presbyterian Church, West Middletown. She
was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Washington Chapter 409.
She is survived by three sons, R. Erle Jones, San Bernadino, Calif.; Wray M.
Jones, Washington; Floyd R. Jones, West Middletown; twin daughters, Nancy L.
and Florence E. Jones at home; six grandchildren; three brothers, Allen C. and
Robert E. McAdoo both of West Alexander, R.D.; John U. McAdoo, Pittsburgh.
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Ethel Alice Fonner Jones,
55, of Washington, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, 1992, in Washington
Hospital.
She was born April 17, 1937, in Romney, W. Va., a daughter of the late Charles
and Ethel S. Loy Fonner.
She was a homemaker and member of Keystone Baptist Church.
Surviving are five brothers, William Fonner of Ohio, Robert L. Fonner of
Sacramento, California, Paul R. Fonner, Charles R. Fonner and Roger W. Fonner,
all of Washington; four sisters Mary A. Loar of Claysville, Betty L. Fordyce
of Wheeling, W. Va., Linda M. Fonner of Washington and Emma Jane Goins of
Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Grace Marie McCartney; and a brother, James Fonner, who
died in infancy.
Several were held July 31 with interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Bertha Lucille Clutter Katsaros,
41, of 1100 Fayette Street, was dead on arrival at Washington Hospital, Wed.,
Aug. 14, 1968.
She was born April 12, 1927 in Greene County, a daughter of Willis L. and
Melzia Ealy Clutter, West Finley RD 1, who survive.
Also surviving are her husband, Sam Katasros; two sons, Michael and Stephen,
both at home; two daughters, Petty Officer Second Class Marie Katsaros, and
Georgia Katsaros, at home: 10 brothers, Willis Jr. and Reed, Prosperity; Lewis,
George and Larry, all of West Finley RD 1; Raymond, Claysville RD 1; Leo,
Washington; John, Cleveland, Ohio; Roy, Graysville RD 1; and Fred, Avella RD 2;
three sisters, Margaret Amon, Washington; Lena Mae Staggers, New Eagle, and
Nancy Mounts, Washington RD 5.
more:
Friends of Bertha Lucille Katsaros, of 1100 Fayetter Street, who died Wed.,
Aug. 14, 1968, will be received from 7 to 9 PM Wed. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM
Thursday in the Robert E. Hummell Funeral Home, 585 Fayette Street, where
services will be held at 1:30 PM Friday in charge of Rev. John H. DeBolt pastor
of West Alexander United Methodist Church. Burial in Washington Cemetery.
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Harry K. Kennedy,
August 11, 1945 - November 06, 2001
Age: 56
Birthplace: Wheeling, WV.
Resided In: Wheeling, WV.
Visitation: November 08, 2001: 2-8 p.m.
November 09, 2001: 11 until time of service
Service: November 09, 2001: 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling
Kennedy, Harry K. "Ken", Jr., 56, of Oglebay Park, Wheeling died Tuesday
November 6, 2001 in Wheeling Hospital.
He was born August 10, 1945 in Wheeling the son of Lena M. Dougherty Kennedy
of Triadelphia and the late Harry K. Kennedy, Sr.
He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart
and the Army Commendation Metal.
He worked in maintenance and construction for Wheeling Park Commission and
was a member of Lava Avenue Baptist Church in Wheeling where he was a trustee.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a son, Samuel M. and a
sister, Helene Kennedy.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Nellie Knight Kennedy,
a daughter, N. Melissa Kennedy of Wheeling, a son Stephen J. Kennedy of
Wheeling, a sister, Karen Harrigan of Triadelphia, his dog, Bugsy, who was his
loyal and faithful friend, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends received Thursday November 8, 2001 at Lava Avenue Baptist Church, 5
Lava Avenue, Wheeling from 2:00 p m until 8:00 p m and Friday November 9, 2001
from 11:00 a m until time of service at 1:00 p m with Dr. P.J. Parker and
Pastor J.D. McCormick officiating.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral
Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lava Avenue Baptist Church.
Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Lena M. Daugherty Kennedy
July 22, 1918 - April 13, 2003
Age: 84
Birthplace: West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Elm Grove and Triadelphia, WV
Visitation: April 15, 2003: 2 - 9 p.m.
Service: April 16, 2003: 1:30 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander
KENNEDY, Lena M. Dougherty, 84, of Triadelphia, WV, formerly of St. Paul's
errace, Elm Grove, WV, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Wheeling Hospital.
Lena was born July 22, 1918, in West Alexander, PA, daughter of the late
Albert and Nellie White Dougherty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry
Kenneth Kennedy, Sr. (1983); a daughter, Helene Kennedy (1947; a son, H.
Kenneth Kennedy, Jr. (2001); a sister, Idabell Booth.
Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Lava Avenue Baptist Church, Elm Grove.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen Swain Harrigan of Roney's Point, WV; a
daughter-in- law, Nellie Kennedy of Wheeling; two brothers, James Dougherty of
North Carolina and Albert Dougherty of West Alexander, Pa; three grandchildren;
4 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson.
Friends will be received Tuesday, 2-9 p.m. at the Lava Avenue Baptist Church,
Elm Grove, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003,
with the Reverend Shaun Borner officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lava Avenue Baptist Church, Box
2205, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Washington Observer-Reporter, January 27, 2004
OPAL KENNEDY
50-Year member of American Legion auxiliary
Opal Kennedy, 86, of Langloth, died Monday, January 26, 2004, in Weirton
(W.Va.) Medical Center.
She was born February 1, 1917, in Lone Pine, a daughter of John and Eliza
Orndoff Frye.
Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the American Legion auxiliary in West Alexander
for 50 years.
Her husband, David E. Kennedy, died April 13, 1988.
Surviving are two daughters, Patty Amos of Wicomico, Va., and Nancy Griffith
of Langeloth; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret
Russo and Ruth Snyder, both of Baltimore, Md.; and a brother, John Frye of West
Alexander.
Deceased are four sisters, Inis Clutter, Helen Durbin (Richey not Durbin~HSD),
Mabel Durbin and Gladys Wright, and a brother, Charles Frye.
KENNEDY--Friends of Opal Kennedy of Langeloth, who died Monday, January 26,
2004 will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 20 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday in Lee and Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown,
where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29. Interment will
follow in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Mrs. Sarah Ellen Kennedy,
79, widow of Joseph Kennedy whose death occurred in 1920, passed away at
her home in West Alexander Wednesday evening.
She was born in Greene County June 9, 1863 a daughter of Sebae Main.
She had resided in West Alexander for the past 30 years and was a member
of the Methodist Church.
One brother and two sisters survive; J. L. Main, West Alexander; Mrs. Fannie
Hennen, Jollytown, and Mrs. Matilda Henderson, of Bluff. She leaves an
adopted daughter, Mrs. Russell Main, West Alexander.
The body has been removed to the home where services will be held
today at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Homer Smith.
Burial will be at West Finley.
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Herman L. “Bush” Kerns,
95, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 8:55 p.m.
Sunday, November 14, 2004 in The Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.
He was born July 15, 1909 in Buffalo Twp. a son of Reese and Cora Hewitt
Kerns. He lived all his life in the West Finley and West Alexander areas.
As a very young boy, he learned the trade of a timberman, with his father at
his sawmill. He worked as a coal miner and as a heavy equipment operator in
construction, but then returned to what he loved most, the sawmill, and worked
at that until his retirement.
He was an active member of the West Alexander United Methodist Church, for
over seventy years, where he held many offices.
On July 29, 1927 in Cadiz, Oh. he married Georgie Bernice Tustin Kerns, who
died on July 17, 1999.
Surviving are one daughter, Frances Elizabeth, wife of Frank Garrison of West
Alexander; and two sons, Herman J., husband of Patty McAdoo Kerns of West
Alexander, Paul Lavern Kerns of Brookville, Pa.; twelve grandchildren, Lucinda,
Randall, Brenda, Barbara, Joan, Maria, Julie, Jane, Paul Kerns Jr., Debra
Kerns, wife of Mike Czulewicz, Kim Garrison, wife of Jim McAnany; Jerry
Garrison husband of Frankie Beatty, and Pam Garrison, wife of Randy Wolfe and,
twenty-six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last of nine children, three sisters; Goldie Black, Blanche Lohr,
Grace McKluskey, three brothers; Reese, Daniel, Gaylord, Frank Kerns and one
brother who died in infancy; one grandson, Richard Kevin Garrison, and one
great grandchild.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the West Alexander
U. M. Church 162 Main Street, POB 302 West Alexander, Pa. 15376 or the West
Alexander Volunteer Fire Department.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the West Alexander U.M.
Church, West Alexander, Pa where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday,
November 19, 2004 with Rev. Susan Spahr-Calhoun officiating. Interment will
follow in West Alexander Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral
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[leslieswiger@hotmail.com]
Graciously submitted by Leslie E. Swiger, son and grandson of the Swiger obits.
Thank you, Sonny!
Two Killed In Accident East of West Alexander
Two Others Hurt, One Critically In Truck-Automobile Crash
William Park 34, Donald Lloyd Shuman 26, Charles King 41 (died later).
Two men were instantly killed and two others were injured, one critically,
in the head-on collision of an automobile and a truck on U.S. Route 40, two
miles west of Claysville, at 5:45p.m.last night.
The dead: William Park 34, Main Street, West Alexander, Pa. Park is survived by
his wife Ethel and his father, E.A. Park also of West Alexander; a stepson son
William (Bill) Harris, of West Alexander also survives.
Donald Lloyd Shuman, 26, Main Street, West Alexander. Donald is survived by his
pregnant wife Anna and his father, Clem Shuman who lives at Mattoon, Ill.
Charles King 41, of West Alexander R.D. 2. The Washington hospital said King
was in a "critical" condition with a possible fractured skull, possible
internal injures, concussion and lacerations of the nose, scalp and face.
He had failed to regain consciousness early this morning. (Chuck died shortly
after). [This was the father on Ronnie and Patty King and the mother use to
work in the W. Alex. School kitchen and lived on South Liberty St. in W. Alex.
The wife was a McAdoo.
Anna and Donald Shuman lived on the ground floor of our house on Main Street,
West Alexander and taught me (Leslie Sonny Swiger) to blow my first bubble.
~L.E.S]
State Police said that investigation proved that King was the driver and owner
of the car. A doctor on the scene, pulled King from under the wheel. Park and
Shuman were thrown clear. The automobile was en route to West Alexander, seemed
to swerve in front of the truck as the two vehicles approached each other. A
dog was found under the wreckage.
[My old newspaper clip, DOES NOT have a date. From what I can remember it was
late Feb. 1948.~L.E.S]
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Ethel Rosemary Burrows King
(September 21, 1945 - February 28, 2006)
Ethel Rosemary Burrows King, 60, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday, February
28, 2006, in Wheeling Hospital.
She was born September 21, 1945, in Wheeling, a daughter of William E. “Barney”
and Rachel Mae Shaner Burrows.
She was Protestant by faith.
Mrs. King attended McGuffey schools and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed cooking.
On July 2, 1964, in Wheeling, she married William D. M. King, who died in
February of 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Gwendolyn Y. Lance, and Stephanie M. King, both of
Wheeling, five brothers, Alan L. Shaner, of Claysville, William E. Burrows, of
Valley Grove, WV, and Michael L., Paul, and David Burrows, all of West
Alexander, six sisters, Leola Darlene Burrows, of West Alexander, Daisy Bess,
of Ohio, Cindy Frew, of Valley Grove, Pamela Harris, of West Alexander, Tracy
Wallace, of Wellsburg, WV, and Linda Burrows, of Ohio, six grandchildren,
Charles D. Hinzman II, Brian Anthony King, Cathleen M. N. Lance, Renee Lynn
Lance, David Alan Lance, Jr., and Christopher C. Ludolph, and a great grandson,
Tanner Owen Wells.
Deceased in addition to her parents is a brother, Thomas George Burrows.
Friends will be received Friday, from 7-9 PM, and Saturday, from 2-4 and 7-9
PM, in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main St., West Alexander, PA,
where services will be held Monday, March 6, at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Meade
Lacock officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery. The family suggests
memorial contributions be made to the Washington Women’s Shelter, 634
Washington Trust Building, 6 S. Main St., Washington, PA 15301.
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C. Frank Kiger,
82, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2006 in
his home, with his family present, after being in failing health for the past
three to four months.
He was born February 18, 1923 in West Finley Twp., Washington Co. a son of John
Dale and Nellie Maudress McCoy Kiger and had resided in Beham, Pa. most of his
life prior to moving to West Alexander in 1987.
Mr. Kiger was a member of the Dallas (W.Va.) United Methodist Church.
He was a passionate lover of quarter horses which he raised all his life and
was a life member of the State Line Saddle Club.
Mr. Kiger served with the C.C. Camp in Helena, Montana for three years.
He was last employed by Penn D.O.T. as a laborer (Washington Co.) for twenty
years prior to retiring in 1986.
On May 29, 1942 he married Ethel “Sue” Lohr Kiger who died January 14, 2002.
Surviving are a daughter, Nellie McNinch with whom he shared his home; a
sister, Mary Lou Newman of New Bern, N. Carolina; six grandchildren, John,
James, Leon “Hoss”, Theron “Boomer”, Rebecca McNinch and Brenda McNinch
Stollar; 12 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Fred Thomas Kiger.
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Fire Kills Washington County Woman
Investigators searching for cause
of late night fire in Washington County.
POSTED: 1:00 pm EST February 19, 2005
UPDATED: 1:53 pm EST February 19, 2005
West Alexander, Pa. -- Sarah Margaret Kiger,
78 of West Alexander was
killed after a fire broke out at her home on Kiger Lane. Her daughter, Judith
Ritchea and son-in-law, George Ritchea were also in the home when the fire
started around 10:20 Friday night. George was treated and released for minor
injuries. Judith is in critical condition at a local hospital.
Kiger died from smoke inhalation inside the home.
The State Police Fire Marshal in Washington County is investigating what
started the fire. Date published: Saturday, February 19, 2005
One dead, one hurt in W. Alex fire
One person was reported killed and another was taken to an area hospital
after a fire broke out Friday night in a West Alexander area home.
The fire was reported about 10:30 p.m. at a house on Kiger Lane, off Old
Brick Road. Firefighters from West Alexander and Claysville were still battling
the blaze at 11:30 p.m. No further information was available at press time.
Kiger, S. Margaret 02-20
Sun, Feb 20, 2005
Date published: Sunday, February 20, 2005
S. Margaret Kiger
Sun, Feb 20, 2005
S. Margaret Kiger, 78, of West Alexander R.D.1, died Friday, February 18,
2005, from injuries received in a fire in her home.
A complete obituary and funeral notice will be announced in a later edition
by Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville
S. Margaret Kiger
Mon, Feb 21, 2005
S. Margaret Kiger
1944 West Alexander High School graduate
S. Margaret Kiger, 78, of West Alexander, R.D.1, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday,
February 19, 2005, from injuries received in a fire in her home.
She was born February 28, 1926, in West Finley Township, Washington County, a
daughter of Clem Gray Sr. and Frances Salson Whiteman Gray.
She resided in West Finley Township all of her life. Mrs. Kiger was a 1944
graduate of West Alexander High School.
On June 6, 1945, she married Sherman E. "Unk" Kiger Sr., who died January 1,
2002. They were life partners and enjoyed working their farm as long as their
health permitted.
Surviving are a son, Sherman E. "Butch" Kiger Jr., husband of Patricia Cox
Kiger, of Sutherland, Neb.; a daughter, Judith D., wife of Buck Ritchea, with
whom she shared her home; eight grandchildren, Sherman A. (Art) and Wade H.
Kiger, Brandy Kiger Tribett, Terry L. Loughman, Rosella A. Ealy, Melissa Dawn
Gebhardt, Maggie D. Weisal and Jolene M. Eisenhowser; two stepgrandchildren,
Nichole Bermel Faught and Gene W. Vogel; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna
Lohr of Waterloo, N.Y.; a brother, Clem Gray Jr., husband of Marie Richey Gray,
of West Alexander.
Deceased are one great-grandchild; seven brothers, Leslie, Wade, George, Paul
and Guy Gray and Wilbur and Russell Gray, who both died in infancy; and two
sisters, Agnes E. Donston and Frances G. Grimes.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in West
Alexander United Methodist Church, West Alexander, where services will be held
at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, with the Rev. Bert Domineck officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va. Arrangements are
under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and friends
may view the obituary and send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
S. Margaret Kiger, 78, of West Alexander, Pa. R.D. #1 died Saturday, February
19, 2005 at 1:30 a.m. from injuries received in a fire in her home.
She was born February 28, 1926 in West Finley Twp, Washington County, Pa. a
daughter of Clem Gray, Sr. and Frances Salson Whiteman Gray and had resided in
West Finley Twp. all of her life.
Mrs. Kiger was a 1944 graduate of West Alexander High School.
She and her late husband were life partners and enjoyed working their farm as
long as their health permitted.
On June 6, 1945, she married Sherman E. “Unk” Kiger, Sr. who died January 1,
2002.
Surviving are one son, Sherman E. “Butch” Kiger, Jr., wife of Patricia Cox
Kiger of Sutherland, Neb.; one daughter, Judith D., wife of Buck Ritchea with
whom she shared her home; eight grandchildren, Sherman A. “Art”, and Wade H.
Kiger, Brandy Kiger Tribett, Terry L. Loughman, Rosella A. Ealy, Melissa Dawn
Gebhardt, Maggie D. Weisal, Jolene M. Eisenhowser; two step grandchildren,
Nichole Bermel Faught and Gene W. Vogel; fourteen great grandchildren; one
sister, Anna Lohr of Waterloo, N.Y.; one brother, Clem Gray, Jr. wife of Marie
Richey Gray of West Alexander, Pa.
Deceased are one great grandchild; seven brothers, Leslie, Wade, George, Paul
and Guy Gray; Wilbur and Russell Gray who both died in infancy; two sisters,
Agnes E. Donston and Frances G. Grimes.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the West
Alexander United Methodist Church, West Alexander, Pa. where services will be
held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2005 with Rev. Bert Domineck
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, Inc.,
Rogersville, Pa.
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Judith D. Ritchea
West Alexander rural mail carrier
Judith D. Ritchea, 59, of West Alexander, R.D.1, died at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday,
March 22, 2005, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries received in a
fire at her home on February 18, 2005.
She was born January 5, 1946, in West Finley Township, Washington County, a
daughter of the late Sherman E. "Unk" Sr. and Sarah Margaret Gray Kiger, and
had resided in West Finley Township all of her life.
Mrs. Ritchea was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church and a
former member of its choir.
She was a 1964 graduate of McGuffey High School.
Mrs. Ritchea was a licensed beautician and a former employee of Peg Armstrong
Beauty Shop in Claysville. She was a former bus driver with Don Swart School
Buses in West Alexander. Since October 3, 1984, she had been employed as a
rural mail carrier from West Alexander Post Office and was a member of Rural
Letter Carriers Association.
She enjoyed time spent with her family, grandchildren and friends as well as
crocheting, sewing, quilting and baking and was involved with 4-H sewing and
animal clubs.
On November 7, 1970, she married George R. "Buck" Ritchea, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Terry Lee, wife of Gary Loughman, Rosella
Ann, wife of Dave Ealy, Melissa Dawn, wife of Brandon Gebhardt, all of West
Alexander, and Maggi Diana, wife of Andy Weisal of Wheeling, W.Va.; nine
grandchildren, Danny and Kayla Loughman, Kansas and Savannah Ealy, Axel, Sidney
and Drake Gebhardt, Katelyn and Cody Weisal; and a brother, Sherman E. "Butch"
Kiger Jr., wife of Patricia Cox Kiger of Sutherland, Neb.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in West
Alexander United Methodist Church, where services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 26, with the Rev. Bert Domineck officiating. Interment will
follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va. Arrangements are under the direction
of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Memorial contributions can be made to
Ritchea Family Fire Benefit Fund, c/o Community Bank, Box A, Claysville, PA
15323. Friends and family may view the obituary, send condolences and flowers
at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
Judith D. Ritchea, 59, of West Alexander, R. D. #1, died at 6:18 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in The West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa from injuries
received in a fire at her home on February 18, 2005.
She was born January 5, 1946 in West Finley Twp., Washington County, Pa. a
daughter of the late Sherman E. “Unk” Kiger, Sr. and Sarah Margaret Gray Kiger
and had resided in West Finley Twp. all of her life.
Mrs. Ritchea was a member of the West Alexander United Methodist Church and a
former member of the church choir.
She was a 1964 graduate of McGuffey High School.
Mrs. Ritchea was a licensed beautician and a former employee of Peg Armstrong
Beauty Shop in Claysville and was a former bus driver with Don Swart School
Buses in West Alexander. Since October 3, 1984, she has been employed as a
rural mail carrier from the West Alexander Post Office and was a member of the
Rural Letter Carriers Association.
She enjoyed time spent with her family, grandchildren and friends as well as
crocheting, sewing, quilting and baking and was involved with 4-H sewing and
animal clubs.
On November 7, 1970, she married George R. “Buck” Ritchea who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Terry Lee, wife of Gary Loughman, Rosella
Ann, wife of Dave Ealy, Melissa Dawn, wife of Brandon Gebhardt all of West
Alexander, and Maggi Diana, wife of Andy Weisal of Wheeling, W.Va.; nine
grandchildren, Danny and Kayla Loughman, Kansas and Savannah Ealy, Axel, Sidney
and Drake Gebhardt, Katelyn and Cody Weisal; one brother, Sherman E. “Butch”
Kiger, Jr. wife of Patricia Cox Kiger of Sutherland, NE.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ritchea Family Fire Benefit Fund in
care of Community Bank, Box A, Claysville, Pa. 15323.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the West
Alexander United Methodist Church, West Alexander, Pa. where services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005 with Rev. Bert Domineck
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, Inc.,
Rogersville, Pa.
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1/2/2006 Observer-Reporter Paper
Drake Mikel Gebhardt
West Alexander toddler
Drake Mikel Gebhardt, 2-year-old son of James Brandon and Melissa Dawn Ritchea
Gebhardt of West Alexander R.D. 1, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2005,
in the Washington Hospital emergency room.
He was born July 23, 2003, in Morgantown, W.Va.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Axel, and sister, Sidney
Gebhardt, both at home; his maternal grandfather, George R. "Buck" Ritchea of
West Alexander R.D. 1; his paternal grandparents, C. Paul and Sugie Muldoon
Gebhardt of Valley Grove, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Deceased are his maternal grandmother, Judith D. Kiger Ritchea; his maternal
great-grandparents, Sherman E. Kiger Sr. and Margaret Gray Kiger; and his
paternal great-grandparents, James and Cathryn Neuhard Muldoon and Charles
Henry and Lillian Garrity Gebhardt.
Friends will be received from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in West Alexander United
Methodist Church, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January
4, with the Rev. Bertram Domineck officiating. Interment will follow in Mt.
View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush
Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and friends may view the obituary and
send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Maxine Sarah Kimble
Thu, Mar 3, 2005
Maxine Sarah Kimble
Member of Grove UP Church, West Middletown
Maxine Sarah Kimble, 86, of Washington, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2,
2005, in Washington Hospital, following a two-week illness.
She was born May 24, 1918, in Donegal Township, a daughter of Albert Bentley
and Rose Matilda Gilbert Main.
Mrs. Kimble was a homemaker and a member of Grove United Presbyterian Church
of West Middletown. She joined Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church as a child.
She and her husband owned and operated Kimble's Lunch and Service Station for
14 years.
Mrs. Kimble served for seven years as president of Avella Legion Auxiliary
and was a member of Edwin Scott Linton American Legion Auxiliary.
She was a member of Independent Grange for more than 30 years, a member of
West Middletown Garden Club and served on Independent Township election board.
On June 30, 1937, in Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church parsonage, she married
Merle Edison Kimble, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Bruce Alan Kimble of Claysville; four daughters,
Maxine Elizabeth (Betty) McKuhn of Deltona, Fla., Kathleen K. Putorti of
Washington, Nancy Louise Richmond of Washington and Frances Marie Craft of
Woodruff, S.C.; a twin sister, Geraldine Elizabeth Hoge of Washington; 14
grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, George Merle Kimble; a grandson, Daniel J. DePetro; four
brothers, Clarence Emerson Main, Stanley Ray Main, Kenneth Howard Main and
Glenn R. Main; and a sister, Goldie Mae Miller.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in William G.
Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, and noon until 1 p.m.,
the hour of service, Saturday, March 5, in Grove United Presbyterian Church,
West Middletown, with the Rev. Jack Emerick officiating. Burial will follow in
Independence Cemetery. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be made to Grove United Presbyterian Church. Additional
information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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Robert Franklin “Frank” “Pap” King,
76, of Donegal Township, died Thursday, January 1, 2004, in his home.
He was born June 22, 1927, the youngest of 11 children of William L. and Ruby Shafer King.
Mr. King had many occupations, including butcher, welder, carpenter, farmer, construction
worker and supervisor in a coal mine. Prior to retirement, he was employed by CR Hobbs
and Sons Contractors. He also worked independently as a builder and remodeler of homes
and commercial properties.
From 1945 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman second class as an anti-aircraft gunner.
Mr. King was a member of First Christian Church of West Alexander, serving as elder and
deacon for many years.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, golf and camping. He wove baskets, which won blue
ribbons and sold internationally.
Mr. King was a member of First Christian Church's dartball team, where he was known as
"Pappy," and was a member of several horseshoe pitching clubs, winning many championships.
On October 24, 1945, he married Leona M. Riggle, who survives and with whom he celebrated
58 years of marriage.
Also surviving are four daughters, Sharon King of Atwater, Calif., Barbara King Barchiesi
of Waynesburg, Dianna King Myers of West Finley and Debra King Weaver of Washington; 12
grandchildren, Terry Ingram, Stacey Malli, Janey West, Jessica Wildman, Brenna Cipoletti,
Mario Barchiesi, Gary Jr. and Eric Mahan, Melissa Chapman, Sheila Jordan, Gary Weaver II
and Keri Cole; 23 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ethel L. Pasco of Jeromeville, Ohio.
Deceased are six brothers, Lewis, Charles, George, Martin, Daniel and John; and three
sisters, Lydia Mahoney, Effie Calabrese and Flossie Horr; and a great-grandson.
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Nancy Anna Kinney,
78, formerly of Waynesburg, died at 3 P.M.
Thursday, June 10, 1971, at the Fisher-Titus Hospital, Norwalk, Ohio, following
an illness of two years. She was born Nov. 3, 1892, in Richhill Twp., a
daughter of the last William Jasper and Emma Smith Chess. Her husband,
William L. Kinney, died in 1928. The early part of her life was spent in
Holbrook. For the past several years she had resided in Waynesburg.
For the past eight months she had made her home with her sons in West
Alexander and Norwalk, Ohio. When in Waynesburg she resided on Cherry
Street.
Surviving are two sons, William, of West Alexander and J. Kenneth,
of R. D. 1, Norwalk, Ohio; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. Louie Kerns, of Wisconsin; Mrs. Mary Kerr, of Erie
and Mrs. Margaret Hughes Rush, of Waynesburg and several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church,
the WSCH of the church and the Women's Bible Class.
One daughter, Florence, two sisters and three brothers are deceased.
more:
Friends of Mrs. Nancy Anna Kinney, formerly of Waynesburg, are being
received from 2-9 P.M. Saturday, in the Mariner and Milliken Funeral
Home 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at
1:30 P.M. Sunday, with Rev. Dean Hughes officiating. Burial in Rosemont
Cemetery.
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Wayne Clifford Klages
3/15/2006
Worked for Weirton Steel Corp.
Wayne Clifford Klages, 72, of Independence, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday,
March 14, 2006, in Donnell House of Washington, after a courageous battle with
cancer, with his family by his side.
He was born August 11, 1933, in Sand Hill, W.Va., a son of Clarence and Alta
Morris Klages.
Mr. Klages was a 1950 graduate of West Alexander High School.
He retired from Weirton Steel Corp. after 36 years of employment as a
millwright at the Sinter plant.
Mr. Klages was a member of Keystone Coon Hunters Club, where he formerly served
as president and vice president. He was a former Scoutmaster for Avella Cub
Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years.
He was an avid coon hunter who enjoyed gardening and monthly luncheons with
other retired steelworkers.
On June 30, 1956, in Taylorstown, he married Mary Catherine Scott, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Kevin "Stretch" Klages and wife Linda of
Wellsburg, W.Va., Keith "Sluggo" Klages of Avella and Kenneth Klages and wife
Terri of Burgettstown; a daughter, Sheila Dow and husband Neal of Cecil; three
grandchildren, Zachary, Kenneth Jr. and Brandon; four brothers, Earl L. Klages
of Taylorstown, Lloyd A. Klages of Valley Grove, W.Va., Jack M. Klages of
Wellsburg, W.Va., and Kenneth E. Klages of West Alexander; and two sisters,
Mrs. Nancy Wilhelm of West Alexander and Mrs. Clara Limes of Dandridge, Tenn.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a sister, Emma Jean Klages; and a
brother, Robert Edwin Klages.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. Friday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street,
Avella, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, with Melissa
Elliott and Gerald McCammon of Independence United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Independence Methodist Church or Donnell House of
Washington.
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Funeral rites for Wray Taylor Lemley,
aged 14 years and 11 months, who died Sunday, Nov. 4, 1934, at his home near
Kirby, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon with short services at home at 1 p.m.
and further services at the Kirby M. E. Church. The rites will be in charge of Rev.
Frederick Spielman, church pastor, assisted by Rev. Morris L. Husted, of Star
Junction and Rev. H. E. McNeely, of West Alexander.
Interment will be in Claughton Chapel Cemetery.
The deceased was born December 4, 1919, in Whiteley Township, the son of Wilbert
and Rosie Fox Lemley. He was an outstanding scholar in Mt. Morris High School
and was on the school honor roll. He also received his second year bar for a
two-year perfect attendance record at Sunday School.
Surviving are his parents, grandparents, and one brother, Earnest.
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Lindsay, George W.
GEORGE W. LINDSAY
George W. Lindsay, 86, for a long period a farmer in the Taylorstown
district and a resident of Washington since his retirement, died last
night at 7:55 o’clock at his home, 127 Lawrence avenue. Death was due
to pneumonia.
Mr. Lindsay was a son of Jesse and Emma Lindsay and was born at Flushing,
O., Jan. 15, 1855. He married Lyda Jones, who died 25 years ago. During
his residence in Washington, Mr. Lindsay was active as a member of the
Third U.P. Church, both in Sunday School and church. He was an elder
for a number of years.
One sister, Mrs. Rebecca Shaler, Claysville, survives with a number of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 2 o'clock,
conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J.Y. Jackson. Burial will be at West
Alexander.
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Linville, Ethel Pethtel
MRS. ARCH LINVILLE DIED SUNDAY FOLLOWING A LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Ethel Pethtel Linville, 49, wife of A.W. Linville, a member of
Warwood High school faculty, and a well known resident of the Warwood
community for the past twenty years, died Sunday morning, Februray 1, 1942,
at 11 o'clock, at the family home, 106 North Sixteenth street. She had
been ill for the past two years.
Mrs. Linville was born in New Freeport, Pa., December 5, 1892, a daughter
of H.M. Pethtel and the late Elizabeth Smith Pethtel. Her parents came to
West Alexander, Pa., to reside when she was a child and she was educated in
the schools here. Mrs. Linville came to Warwood to make her home from
Morgantown, W. Va., in 1921.
Deceased had taken an active interest in club and community affairs in
Warwood. She was a member of the Warwood Christian church. She was also a
member of the Warwood Woman's Club, being affiliated with the board of
directors of that organization and was a past president of the Warwood Band
Mother's club.
In addition to her husband, A.W. Linville, she is survived by two sons,
Jack R. Linville, a student at West Virginia University in Morgantown;
Robert E. Linville, at home; her father, H.M. Pethtel, of West Alexander,
Pa., and three sisters, Mrs. Floos E. Thill and Mrs. Virginia McGregor of
Monongahela, Pa., Mrs. Lelle Pattison, of West Alexander.
The body was removed to the Bodey funeral home in Warwood, where services
are to be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Donald Cover,
pastor of the Warwood Christian church, will officiate and interment, to be
private, will be made in West Alexander cemetery, West Alexander, Pa.
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Mrs. Edna Crayne Lippencott,
69, wife of Brant E. died Friday, May 11, 1956 in Waynesburg.
Born in Morgan Township on September 28, 1886 the daughter of Samuel
F. and Millie Smith Crayne.
Married September 24, 1908. Member of Morrisville Methodist Church.
Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Nutt of Morningside; a granddaughter,
Mrs. Charles Tenant of Brownsville; great-grandchildren, Lee and Rusty
Tennant of Brownsville; three brothers, James L., John S. of Morgantown
W.Va., Albert R. of West Alexander. Preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs.
Helen Lightner, and three brothers. Funeral Monday at the Weaver Funeral
Home, Rev. John T. Doney officiating. Burial in Smith Cemetery.
Waynesburg Democrat Messenger
16 May 1956
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Hazel Marie Long
(November 19, 1909 - January 31, 2006)
HAZEL MARIE MOORE LONG
Hazel Marie Moore Long, 96, a long time resident of Washington, and
formerly of West Alexander and Kade’s Nursing Home, died Tuesday, January 31,
in Washington Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born November 19, 1909, in Viola, WV, a daughter of Lewis E. and Susan
Jane Toland Moore.
Mrs. Long was a former member of Dallas (WV) United Methodist Church.
She worked in a domestic capacity for several area families.
Mrs. Long enjoyed reading, baking, and square dancing, and formerly attended
adult day care at the Washington County Health Center.
Surviving are a son, William K. (Elizabeth Ruth) Long, of West Alexander, five
grandchildren, William K. Long, Jr., Doreen Butler, Judith Wesolowski, JoAnn
Naylor, and Patricia Skirpin, thirteen great grandchildren, a great great
granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Long was the last of her immediate family.
Deceased is a daughter, Gladys Long Shaffer, a grandson, Theodore Shaffer, Jr.,
two sisters, Violet Todd and Glenola Settle, four half sisters, Lula Moore, Mae
Purdy, Goldie Gray and Edna Gray, and three half brothers, Richard A. Moore,
Bay Moore, and Homer Magers.
Friends will be received Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, in Michael H. Heinrich
Funeral Home, 101 Main St, West Alexander, where services will be held Friday,
at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Linda Grace Harrison officiating. Interment in Mount
View Cemetery, Dallas, WV. The family suggests memorial contributions be made
to West Alexander United Methodist Church.
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Loughman, George W., Sr.
Posted by: LauraNellePolandMallett
Date: February 03, 2006 11:42AM
http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?412,419179
U.S. Navy vet worked for Jessop Steel.
George W. Loughman,
Sr., 78, of West Alexander, died at 11 AM Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in
Donnell House, Washington, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 22,
1926, in Waynesburg, a son of Harry and Mary Mitchell Loughman. During World
War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a gunner/seaman first class on the USS
Craven in the South Pacific, receiving American Theater Ribbon and Victory
Medal. Mr. Loughman was employed as a steelworker-moulder in the electric
furnace department of Jessop Steel for 37 years. He was a member of Washington
Lodge 164 F&AM, WA Cha Gree Forest 149, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Coudersport
Consistory, Waynesburg Moose Lodge and Taylorstown American Legion. He enjoyed
hunting, farming and fishing. On October 21, 1947, he married Stella Novak, who
survives. Also surviving are a son, George W. Loughman Jr. of West Alexander,
who was married to the late Michelle D. Kopko; a sister, Marilyn Miller of
Washington; and two grandsons, Joshua M. Loughman and Jason M. Loughman.
Deceased are three sisters, Catherine Bruckner, Maxine Miles and Mildred
Clemens.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday in William G. Neal
Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held
at 11 AM Saturday, April 30. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens,
McMurray. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 PM Friday in the funeral
home by Washington Lodge 164 F&AM. Military rites will be accorded graveside by
Claysville American Legion, James R. Hunt, Post 639.
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Charles C. Ludwin,
72, of West Alexander RD 2, died at 9:47 AM Friday, June 13, 2003, in his home
after being in failing health the past three years.
He was born March 27, 1931, in Venice, a son of Frank and Clara Margretta Krenn
Ludwin.
Mr. Ludwin was a 1949 graduate of Cecil Township High School and resided in
Washington prior to moving to West Alexander in 1969.
He was employed all his working life as a machinist and welder and was a former
employee of Crile Metallizing, Neville Island Shipyard and Nicholson Pile.
Mr. Ludwin was owner-operator of Ludwin Sawmill and Logging from 1976 until
retiring in 1995.
He enjoyed raising and training horses and mules and was a self-taught wagon
builder.
On May 31, 1984, he married Arlene Catherine Maccari, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Kathy O' Dell Welte of Erie; a son, Charles C.
Ludwin Jr. of Washington; three stepsons, Anthony Graytok of Poway, Calif., and
Donald “Joe” Ealy and David Wayne Ealy, both of West Alexander RD 2; a brother,
Wayne Lee Ludwin of Castle Shannon; two sisters, Janice Gibbs of McDonald and
Judy Bowser of Canonsburg; four grandchildren, Ryan Ludwin and Christy, Jeremy
and Stacy Welte; five step-grandchildren, Anessa and Daniel Graytok and Kansas,
Savanna and Cody Ealy; and a great-grandson.
Deceased are a brother, David Ludwin; and a sister, Bertha Jane Ludwin, who
died at the age of 3.
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Friends of Charles C. Ludwin of West Alexander RD 2, who died Friday, June 13,
2003, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Monday in West Alexander
United Methodist Church where services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, June 17,
with the Rev. Susan Calhoun-Sphar officiating and Pastor Michael Singo
assisting. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal Township.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a kidney transplant fund
to be established by the Ludwin family for Donald “Joe” Ealy, c/o Arlene
Ludwin, 56B, Shaler Road, West Alexander, PA 15376. Arrangements are under the
direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and friends may view
the obituary and send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Chauncey G. Lyons Sr. ,
95, of West Alexander RD 1, died Friday, Jan. 5, 1990, in Washington Hospital.
He was born Aug. 28, 1894, in Limestone, W. Va., the son of Gilmore and Etta
Coffield Lyons.
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Charles E. Mahan, 61, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 1:55 a.m. Monday,
August 9, 2004 in his home.
He was born May 19, 1943 in Washington, Pa. a son of the late Charles
Burdette Mahan and Mildred Raymer Mahan Bedillion and had resided in Donegal
Township and West Alexander area all his life.
Mr. Mahan was a member of the West Alexander Christian Church and a 1961
graduate of McGuffey High School.
He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, woodworking and antique cars.
Mr. Mahan was the owner and operator of the former Donegal Contracting
Company and was employed by the former McAnallen Brothers Construction as a
superintendent for approximately 30 years and was last employed as a project
coordinator for U.P.M.C in Pittsburgh.
On November 2, 1989 he married Joyce Ann Hewitt Mahan who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kandy Dunn and her husband Michael,
Ginger Arbogast and her husband Mitchell both of Cameron, W.Va. and Mary Ann
Duff and and her husband D.J. of West Alexander; seven grandchildren, Clifford,
Cinnamon and Jasper Arbogast, Chandra and Jared Dunn, Jim and Beth Ann Duff;
one brother, Gary Mahan of Wheeling, W.Va.; four sisters, Theda Church and her
husband Lonnie of Triadelphia, W.Va., Rose Omps and her husband Voyne of
Columbia Station, Ohio, Patty Fordyce and her husband Clifford, Sr. of West
Alexander and Kay Dillie and her husband Bill of Claysville; two step sisters,
Mary Jane Bedillion Boyle and her husband Don of Claysville, Ruth Bedillion
Dorsey and her husband Vance of East Finley; two step brothers, Lee Bedillion
and his wife Shirley of West Alexander and Ernie Bedillion and his wife Sandy
of East Finley.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart
Association or the American Lung Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, Inc.
Rogersville, Pa.
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the
Claysville Christian Church where services will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday,
August 12, 2004 with Rev. Meade Lacock officiating. Interment will follow in
West Finley Cemetery, West Finley Township, Washington County, Pa.
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Arthur Ray Main, 61, of Pine Bank R. D. 2, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1954,
at 1:50 P.M. in Greene County Memorial Hospital after a three-year illness.
Born Dec. 8, 1893 at New Freeport, he was the son of J. B. Main and
Malissa Kiger Main. His wife, Toli Frances Moniger Main, died June 5, 1934.
He spent all his life as a farmer in the Pine Bank community, and was a member
of the Bethany Methodist Church.
Mr. Main is survived by the following sons and daughters; Mrs. Fannie Hennen,
Sycamore R. D. 1, Kenneth, West Alexander; Everett, Joseph and Charles, all of
Waynesburg R. D. 5; Arthur, Jr. of Sycamore R. D. 1; Clyde of Cameron Star
Route, and Donald, with the US Army at Ft. Meade, Md.; 13 grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. Cassie Lemmons of New Freeport R. D. 1. One grandchild deceased.
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Observer-Reporter
Sunday, September 14, 1997
Gerald S. Main Jr.
Former outstanding McGuffey wrestler
Gerald S. Main Jr., 38, of 1008 Fourth Street, Canonsburg, formerly of
Claysville, died at 7:16 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 1997, at his home,
following a six-month illness.
He was born November 21, 1958, in Washington, a son of Gerald S. and Laura
Breese Main of Claysville.
He was a 1976 graduate of McGuffey High School, where he became the first
student to win a WPIAL wrestling championship. He competed in the 96-pound
class.
Mr. Main was employed as a pipe liner by Wilkie Construction Co. until illness
forced his retirement. Prior to that, he had been self-employed as a contractor
and carpet installer.
He also was an auto body repairman and mechanic.
He was a member of Rolling Hills Chapel of Claysville.
Mr. Main had served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981, earning many awards.
On April 28, 1979, he married Cindy Fantone, in Nunn Colo., who survives.
Also surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are his maternal
grandfather, Howard O. Breese of Claysville; a son, Luke Gerald Main, at home;
a daughter, Jeanna Marie Main, at home, a brother Kash Brian Main of
Claysville, three sisters, Drena Nicolella of East Washington, Kimberly Sue
Huffman of Claysville, and Stacy North of West Alexander.
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Goldie Mae Main Miller
Illness Takes Life Of Wash. Woman - A brief illness took the life of Goldie
Mae Main Miller, formerly of Thomas Campbell Apartments, Washington, on May 31,
1992. She was 81.
Born May 14, 1911, in Washington, she was a daughter of Albert B. and Rose
Gilbert Main.
She was a housekeeper and a member of Fairhill Manor Christian Church of
Washington.
On Jan. 8, 1936, in Wheeling, W. Va., she married Clyde Daryl Miller, who died
in May 1973.
Surviving are one son, Albert Franklin Miller of Claysville, RD3; two
daughters, Mrs. Herman “Rose Margaret” Reid of Avella and Mrs. Carl “Sara
Elizabeth” Higgins of Sinking Spring; three brothers, Clarence Main of Andover,
Ohio; Kenneth Main of West Alexander and Glenn Main of Bethany, W. Va., two
sisters, Geraldine Hoge of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Maxine Kimble of Washington;
five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased is one brother, Stanley Main.
Services were conducted by the Rev. John C. Haniford on June 2. Interment in
West Middletown Cemetery.
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Waynesburg, Dec. 26.- Joe R. Main, 67, a former County Commissioner
of Greene County, died in his home in Gilmore Township Saturday night.
Dec. 24, at 8:20 o'clock, following an illness of two years. He was one
of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the country.
Mr. Main was born Dec. 3, 1881, in Gilmore Township where he spent his entire
life. He was a son of Sabeas and Margaret Minor Main.
Mr. Main was always active in politics and held a number of offices of trust
in his own township. In 1919 he was elected to the office of county
commissioner on the Democratic ticket and filled that office for one term, from
Jan. 1, 1929, to Jan. 1, 1924.
He married Malissa Kiger, who survives. There also survives one son,
Arthur R. Main, of Pine Bank; one daughter, Mrs. Cassie Lemmon of Ten Mile; one
brother, Leroy Main, of West Alexander, and four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Hennen
and Mrs. Mary Henderson, of New Freeport; Mrs. Matilda Henderson, of Pine Bank,
and Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, of West Alexander.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Short services will be
held at the home at 1 o'clock, with further services in the Pleasant Hill M. E.
Church in charge of the Rev. W. W. Sutton. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery.
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John L. Main,
a former resident of Greene county died at his home near Potomac, W. Va.,
Saturday, February 3, aged 55 years of grippe and heart trouble. Mr. Main was a
son of Sabreas and Margaret Minor Main and was born at Jollytown, this county,
where he spent his early life, He engaged in farming. He united with Pleasant
Hill Methodist Episcopal Church in early life and was a respected citizen. He
is survived by his wife and three children, William Main at home; Henry Main
of near Dunsfort, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Rowan of Lansing, Mich. The following brothers
and sisters also survive: County Commissioner J. B. Main of Jollytown, William
H. and Lee Main and Mrs. Joseph Kennedy of near West Alexander, Pa., Mrs. Mary
Henderson of Nettle Hill, Mrs. Fanny Hennen of Jollytown, and Mrs. Matilda
Henderson of Bluff. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Jollytown.
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Kenneth H. Main,
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friends of Kenneth H. Main of West Alexander, who died Friday, Feb. 11, 1994,
will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Sunday in the Ferrell Funeral Home,
Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be held at 1 PM Monday, Feb.
14, with the Rev. William O. Emrich officiating. Interment in West Alexander
Cemetery.
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Waynesburg, June 1. - Mrs. Malissa Kiger Main, 71, of New Freeport,
R. D. , died at 2:04 P.M. Saturday, May 31, in the Greene County Memorial
hospital. She had been ill for eight weeks. A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause
of death.
Mrs. Main was born December 14, 1869, a daughter of Benjamin and Cassandra
Thomas Kiger. She was married 50 years ago to J. B. Main, a former Greene
County Commissioner, who died in 1939. Mrs. Main's early life was spent in
Springhill township and her married life in Gilmore Township. She was a member
of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
Two children survive. They are Arthur R. Main, Pine Bank, R. D. 2, and Mrs.
Cassie E. Lemmon, of Ten Mile. The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs.
Maggie Church; who made her home with Mrs. Main; Mrs. M. L. Pethel, of Miami,
Fla.; Mrs. J. L. Main, of West Alexander. B. E. Kiger, of New Freeport; Mrs.
James Kennedy, of West Alexander; Mrs. John Rice of New Freeport; and O. R.
Kiger, of West Alexander. Two sisters and two brothers are deceased. There also
survive 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 3. Short service will be
held in the home at 1 P.M. E. S. T. with futher services at 1:30 o'clock in the
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in charge of ? Rev. W. W. Sutton of Morgantown,
W. Va. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Mary Adelaide Lamb Main,
88, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002, in Good Shepherd
Nursing Home, Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born May 12, 1914, in the Edgewood section of Wheeling, a daughter of
Benjamin Leonard Lamb and Maude Ealy Lamb George.
Mrs. Main was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church, where she was
a former director of its junior choir, a longtime member of its adult choir and
a member of United Methodist Women.
She was a 1932 graduate of West Alexander High School.
Mrs. Main was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, gardening and singing.
She was a member of the former Melodaires female vocal group.
On October 27, 1936, in West Alexander, she married Lee C. Main, who died May
28, 1986.
Surviving are two sons, Wade Main of Paris, Ohio, and Joe Main of Alliance,
Ohio; two daughters, Linda Bland and Janet Main, both of West Alexander; two
sisters, Jane Goudy of Terre Haute, Ind., and Marilyn Guess of High Spring,
Fla.; nine grandchildren, Robert, Craig and Carrie Main, Brian and Mark Main,
Donna Smith, Simone Bland and Marcy and Lauren Hudak.
Deceased are a son, John Wayne Main and a daughter, Adda Lee Main, both of whom
died in infancy; and a sister, Dorothy Fisher.
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Mrs. Marinda Main Morris
died at her home in Washington, Pa., May 3, 1911, aged 53 years of a
complication of diseases after a long illness. She is survived by five
children: Isaac of Portsmouth, Ohio; Pierce of Pine Bank; Patrick, Lonnie and
Phoebe of Washington. She is also survived by the following four brothers and
four sisters: William Main, Hundred, WVA.; John and Lee Main, West Alexander;
Joseph Main of Pine Bank; Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Matilda Henderson, Pine Bank; Mrs.
Fannie Hennen, Jollytown, and Mrs. Sarah Kennedy of West Alexander.
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Marvin L. Main
of Rochester, formerly of West Alexander, died Saturday, March 2, 1991, at
Beaver County Medical Center, Beaver.
He was born in West Alexander, the son of Benjamin and Myrtle Craig Main.
Mr. Main was a member of New Brighton Church of Christ.
He was an electronic technician, employed by Columbia Gas of Pa., Inc.
He attended Coin Electrical Institute Chicago, served in the US Army during
World War ll and was an avid sportsman.
On September 2, 1951, in West Alexander, he married Clara Frances, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara Gibbons of Glenrose, Texas, and
Marsha Walters of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Nannie Newman of Claysville,
Ruth Conklin of Milesburg, and Gertrude Omps of Winter Haven, Florida; two
grandsons; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is one brother, Lee Main.
Services were held Tuesday, March 5, with Ray Beadnell officiating. Interment
was in West Alexander Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Beaver County Medical Center Oncology Department, Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, Pa.
15009.
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Maldoon, Felix
Felix Maldoon, respected resident of West Alexander, died at his home on
North Liberty street, Monday, Jan. 18, 1937, in his 86th year. He had been
ill several weeks. Through life he enjoyed good health.
The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church Wednesday
afternoon. The service was in charge of his pastor, Rev. G. Karl Monroe,
who touched impressively upon the life and character of deceased. Mrs.
H.E. McNeely sang for the service. The pallbearers were his fellow members
of West Alexander lodge I.O.O.F.: T.E. Egan, J.H. Hupp, A.C. McAdoo, F.R.
McCleery, Elva Chambers and R.L. White. The I.O.O.F. burial service at the
grave in West Alexander cemetery was conducted by T.S. Maxwell as noble
grand, Elva Chambers as vice grand, and J.H. Hupp chaplain. Rain fell
during the service.
Mr. Maldoon was born on the Maldoon farm 3 1/2 miles north of West
Alexander, near Potomac, March 9, 1851. His father was Francis Maldoon who
was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1793, came to America and located in
Donegal townshipand married Jane Roberts, member of a pioneer family of the
township. Mr. Maldoon attended the Stoolfire school. He followed farming
near Potomac and in the year 1872 was united in marriage with Miss Nancy J.
Fisher, Near 29 years ago they came to West Alexander to reside. Mr.
Maldoon was for many years - exceeding 60 - a member of the West Alexander
church, served as a faithful caretaker and gave excellent care in the
upkeep of the old graveyard fronting on Main street. He served a number of
terms as burgess and also served as trustee for the West Alexander cemetery
Association, being a member of the crew of caretakers there, also. More
than 60 years ago he became a member of Cameron lodge I.O.O.F.,
transferring after a brief period to Bethany lodge, and when West Alexander
lodge was instituted in May, 1878, he became a charter member of it. He
was the last surviving charter member of that lodge and during his career
was regular in attendance. Politically he was a Democrat and gave loyal
allegiance to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was inaugurated for his second
term, shortly before Mr. Maldoon's burial. Mrs. Maldoon died in 1908.
There were three sons - Lester, Charles and Alva Muldoon - and one daughter
- Mrs. Jennie Sutton - born to their union, and all preceded him in death.
He leaves five grandchildren: Roy Sutton, in California; Mrs. Ola Butler,
of Pittsburgh, Pa., from whose home each Thanksgiving for a number of their
closing years came specially prepared dinner for her grandparents; Mrs.
Grace Bean and Mrs. Mabel Baughman, Athens, Ohio and Donald Sutton, of
Tucson, Arizona. Mrs. Bessie Guess Maldoon, of New Castle, Pa., was the
wife of Charles Maldoon. A.F. Sutton, of Los Angeles, Cal., was the
husband of Jennie Maldoon.
Mr. Maldoon was married twice being united in marriage in 1909 with Mrs.
Mary A. Curtis Howard, a genial character who was know as "a friend of
every one." Her death occurred Dec. 7, 1931. Mr. Maldoon continued to
reside at their home until he passed away. Of the 14 brothers and sisters
there is but one remaining - Mrs. Margaret Clemariss__ Wayt, of West
Alexander.
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Mrs. Dora A. Masters
Services On Thursday
The body of Mrs. Dora A. Masters, widow of M. M. Masters, was to be
returned at four o’clock this afternoon from the Grisell funeral home to her
late home where she died at 11:10 o’clock Tuesday following an illness of two
weeks.
Funeral services will be held in the residence at 1:30 o’clock on Thursday
afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. Clay Dunaway, pastor of the Ash Avenue
Church of God. Interment will be at West Alexander, Pa.
Mrs. Masters followed her husband in death by just one month, having passed
away Jan. 1. She had been ill for two weeks.
She was born in Kansas on July 23, 1872, a daughter of the late John W. and
Mary Gary Poland.
Surviving are two sons, Walter E. Masters of Hundred, W. Va. and L. E. Masters
of Moundsville; and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Stewart of Bethany, W. Va.; three
sisters, Miss Hanna Poland and Mrs. L. R. Strosnider, both of Rosbys Rock, and
Mrs. James L. Murry of Aleppo, Pa., and one brother, Calvin Poland of Andover,
Ohio.
Mrs. Masters was a member of the Church of God and of the Adult Bible
Class.
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Clifford S. McAdoo
Friday, September 01, 2006
9/1/2006
Clifford S. McAdoo
37-year employee of Jessop Steel
Clifford S. "Pip" McAdoo,
90, of Washington, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, in Donnell
House, Washington.
He was born June 1, 1916, in West Alexander, a son of Allen and Margaret
Simpson McBroom McAdoo.
He had resided in West Alexander all of his life prior to moving to Washington
in 1966.
Mr. McAdoo was a member and former trustee of West Alexander United Methodist
Church and had attended the former West Alexander High School.
He was a construction worker and, prior to retiring in 1979, was a 37-year
employee of Jessop Steel in Washington.
Mr. McAdoo enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf and baseball, and was a
former member of the West Alexander American Legion baseball team.
On November 9, 1938, he married Virginia E. Clark, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Ray and wife Karen Hazen McAdoo of Fayetteville, Ga.;
two daughters, Beverly and husband Ken Campbell of Washington and Sharon Roby
of Philadelphia; a brother, Ross McAdoo of West Alexander; a sister, Adaline
Hilliard of Westerville, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Alan and Jerry Midcap,
Alicia Howard, Cynthia McClosky, Eric and Brenda Roby and Jed and Julie McAdoo;
and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are four brothers, Fred, Orville, Bill and Gene McAdoo; and five
sisters, Bernice Thompson, Elizabeth Sutherland, Ethel Allen, Alma Whitehead
and Mildred Carmen.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hummel and
Barnhill Memorial Chapel, Washington, where services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 3, with the Rev. Linda Harrison officiating and the Rev. Dave
Martin assisting. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal
Township, Washington.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville.
Friends and family may view the obituary or send condolences and flowers at
www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
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McAdoo, Florence Rodgers
Mrs. Florence Rodgers McAdoo, widow of Oliver B. McAdoo, of near West
Alexander, died at 6 o'clock Monday night, March 25, 1940, in the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Clyde M. Carson, of 850 Duncan avenue, Washington. She
was in her 85th year.
Mrs. McAdoo, a daughter of James and Lenora Giles Rodgers, was born August
30, 1855, in Ohio County, W.Va., near West Liberty. On August 30, 1882,
she was married to Oliver B. McAdoo. For many years she was a faithful
member of the Dutch Fork Christian Church and in late years a member of the
Second Christian Church of Washington.
Surviving are five children, Allan C. McAdoo and Robert E. McAdoo, both of
near West Alexander; Mrs. Dessie A. Jones, of West Middletown; Mrs. Clyde
M. Carson, of Washington, and John W. McAdoo, of Ingram; also two brothers,
Henry Rodgers, of Warwood, W.Va., and E.G. Rodgers, of Salem, Ore.
The body will be removed at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the A. Blaine
Day Funeral Home to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde M. Carson, 850
Duncan avenue, and friends will be received after that hour. Funeral
services will be held there at 2 o'clock Thursday, March 28, in charge of
her pastor, the Rev. Hugh J. Sinclair. Burial will be in the West
Alexander Cemetery.
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Ross O. McAdoo
Ross O. McAdoo,
83, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in Donnell House,
Washington.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a later edition with a
complete obituary by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, West Alexander.
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Ross O. McAdoo
WWII Army veteran was Consol Coal Co. retiree
Ross O. McAdoo,
83, of West Alexander, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in Donnell House,
Washington.
He was born October 31, 1923, in West Alexander, a son of Allen C. and Margaret
S. McBroom McAdoo.
Mr. McAdoo was a 1941 graduate of West Alexander High School and a member and
trustee of West Alexander Presbyterian Church.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was promoted three grades from
corporal to technical sergeant for exemplary performance in action during the
Leyte and Okinawa campaigns.
Mr. McAdoo worked as a concrete foreman for Nello Tier, as a foreman for Valley
Camp Coal and as a shift supervisor for Consolidation Coal Co., from which he
retired. He was a longtime member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1638,
District 31.
He was a member of West Alexander American Legion Post 656, where he held
several offices, Claysville Sportsmen's Club, National Wild Turkey Federation,
National Rifle Association, West Alexander American Legion dartball team and
Golden Agers.
Mr. McAdoo enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and visiting his children's dogs.
On May 29, 1947, in Moundsville, W.Va., he married Wavel I. Moran, who died May
3, 2002.
Surviving are a son, Kevin Ross (Gayle) McAdoo of Claysville; two daughters,
Shelley Lane (Guy) Newman of West Alexander and Melody L. (Dave) Dennison of
Claysville; a sister, Adaline "Pete" Hilliard of Wintersville, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Drew and Neil (Katie) McAdoo, Beth (Matt) Chatlak and Nathan
Dennison; a great-grandson, Sean Bailey McAdoo; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are six sisters, Elizabeth
Sutherland, Bernice Thompson, Alma Whitehead, Mary McAdoo, Mildred Carman and
Ethel Allen, and five brothers, Orville, Fred, Albert, Clifford and Merle
McAdoo.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander,
where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 22, with the Rev.
Linda Grace Harrison officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery will be
accompanied by military honors by West Alexander American Legion Post 656. The
family suggests memorial contributions to West Alexander American Legion Post
656 or Donnell House. A guest book is online at www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
Copyright Observer Publishing Co.
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Paul C. McDonald
Claysville-area farmer
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Paul C. McDonald
Claysville-area farmer
Paul C. McDonald, 92, of Claysville, died Saturday, March 18, in Ohio
Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
He was born April 1, 1913, in West Finley, a son of Harry and Villa Galentine
McDonald.
He was Presbyterian.
Mr. McDonald was a truck driver and operated a family farm, where he raised
dairy and beef cattle.
He enjoyed attending fairs and horse pulls.
In April 1937, he married Margaret Hancher, who died January 29, 2001.
Surviving are a daughter, Julia "Judy" (John F.) Hunter of West Alexander;
three sisters, Mary Higgins of Washington, Ruth Miller of Wheeling and Dorothy
Santee of Billington, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Michael (Valerie) McDonald of
Valley Grove, W.Va., Paula (Robert) Beatty of Washington, Terri (Steve)
Helmkamp, Darlene (Charles) Galloway and Stacy McDonald, all of Claysville, and
Kathy (Bob) Morgan, Gary Hunter and John Mark (Donna) Hunter, all of West
Alexander; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a granddaughter, Jill L. Hunter; two sons, Kenneth W. McDonald and
Gary P. McDonald; and two sisters, Jean Sampson and Martha Pile.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be
held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, with the Rev. Jeri-Lynne Bouterse
officiating. Interment will be in West Alexander Cemetery. The family suggests
memorial contributions be made to Claysville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O.
Box 435, Claysville, PA 15323. A guest book is available online at
www.heinrichfuneralhome.com
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Mrs. Alice Margaret McGlumphy, 49, died at her home at 17 Oakland
Avenue at 1:30 A.M. Friday, following an illness of more than a year.
The daughter of the late John Meighen and Lucinda Gordon, she was born
in Greene County, on August 8, 1889, and had spent the last 26 years of her
life in Washington. She was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Elzie L. McGlumphy, seven children;
Earl G., Wilkinsburg; Mrs. John Frazier, Washington; Mrs. Quay Johnson,
Washington; William L., John R., Naomi Ruth and Lucinda, all at home,
and the following brothers and sisters; Mark Meighen, West Alexander;
Frank Meighen, Waynesburg; John Meighen, Mt. Lebanon; Robert Meighen,
Waynesburg; James L. Meighen, Waynesburg; Glenn Meighen, Wind Ridge; Mrs.
D. E. Porter, Washington, Mrs. Katherine Minton, Graysville, and Mrs. Adalyn
Thomas, Washington.
Friends will be received at the A. Blaine Day Funeral Home where funeral
services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 o'clock P.M. in charge of the Rev.
R. K. Fogal, of Fourth Presbyterian Church. Burial will be made in Richhill
Cemetery at Wind Ridge Greene County.
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McGlumphy, Frank
FRANK MCGLUMPHY, PROPRIETOR OF MAPLE INN, DIED TUESDAY
Frank McGlumphy, 78, proprietor of the Maple Inn, on the West Virginia -
Pennsylvania state line, died at his home in West Alexander, Tuesday,
February 9, 1943, at 2:30 a.m., following an illness of several weeks. He
was born November 26, 1864, near New Freeport, Greene County, a son of
Isaac and Henrietta Ferrell McGlumphy.
Mr. McGlumphy had resided in West Alexander for the last 20 years. He was
a carpenter by trade and was a member of the Knights of Pythias of New
Freeport.
He is survived by his wife, Ella Wileman McGlomphy; two sons, Leo, of New
Kensington, and James O., of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Mary Carpenter,
Amity, and two brothers, George McGlumphy, of Pittsburgh, and Edward
McGlumphy, of Washington.
Funeral services were held at the late home on Thursday, February 11, at
2:00 p.m. in charge of Rev. T. Homer Smith, pastor of the Methodist church.
Interment was made in West Alexander cemetery.
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Isaac Newton McGlumphy,
88, former resident of Greene County, died at 3PM Saturday, Cot. 28, 1944, in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Bebout, at Roneys Point, W. Va. He had
been ill several years.
Mr. McGlumphy was born May 21, 1856 near Rogersville, and spent his early life
in the Enon section, later moving to West Virginia. He was a son of Henry and
Martha McGlumphy and the father of five children.
On Jan. 29, 1880, he married Nancy Supler, who died several years ago.
Surviving are five children, Ross McGlumphy, Mrs. W. S. Bebout, and Mrs. Allen
Elmer, all of Elm Grove, W. Va.; Mrs. Charles Clark, West Alexander and Howard
McGlumphy of Wheeling, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Goodwin, of Carmichaels,
and Mrs. Manta Gavin of Oil City, and one brother, George McGlumphy, of Beech
Street, Washington.
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Funeral services for I. N. McGlumphy, who died Saturday, October 28, 1944, at
Roney's Point, W.Va., will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, October 31, at the Springer
Funeral Home, Elm Grove, W.Va., where friends will be received. Burial in
Greenwood Cemetery.
His name was Isaac Newton "Knute" McGlumphy. His wife died November 02, 1931.
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William B. McGlumphy claimed by death
Waynesburg, Dec. 1 - William B. McGlumphy,
aged 73 years, died at his home near Garrison today at 8:30 o'clock. He had
spent his entire life in Garrison and New Freeport section.
Mr. McGlumphy was born at Wind Ridge, March 22, 1863, a son of Isaac and
Henrietta McGlumphy. On July 31, 1885, he married Sarah E. Elliott, who
survives.
Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Russell, Elm Grove,
W. Va.; William P. , Warren Ohio; Robert and Gerald McGlumphy, Garrison, and
Mrs. Earl Whipkey of Wellsburg, W. Va. One sister, Mrs. George Carpenter, of
Amity; four brothers, George and Edward McGlumphy of Washington; Frank
McGlumphy West Alexander, and Milton McGlumphy, Moundsville W. Va;' 20
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, December 3, at 1 o'clock, in
the Grandview Church, by the Rev. L. L. Casto. Burial will be in the Sand Hill
Cemetery.
source: newspaper clipping, The Morning Observer, Washington, Pa., requested obit.
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Oliver "Bud" McManis,
78, of Greensboro, died at 10:10 PM Friday, June 14, 2002, in Monongalia
General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
A complete obituary will appear later. Arrangements are incomplete and are
under the direction of Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels.
Retired miner operated Carmichaels Bowling Arena
Oliver "Bud" McManis, 78, of Greensboro, died at 10:10 PM Friday, June 14,
2002, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
He was born September 19, 1923, in Leckrone, a son of Fred Sr. and Josephine
Marie Owens McManis.
Mr. McManis was a 1942 graduate of West Alexander High School and resided in
the Greensboro area most of his life.
He worked at Duquesne Light Warwick Mine before serving with the U.S. Army
during World War II in the European Theater.
After the war, Mr. McManis returned to work at Warwick Mine until his
retirement in 1987 after 43 years of service.
From 1960 to 1984, he and his wife owned and operated Carmichaels Bowling
Arena.
Mr. McManis was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Greensboro; Duquesne
Light Local of United Mine Workers of America; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
6303, Greensboro; and American Legion Post 423, Masontown.
On September 19, 1947, he married Rose Fiala, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Reed McManis of Savannah, Ga.; a granddaughter, Wendi
Thompson; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Eugene McManis of Uniontown; a
sister, Joyce Thompson of Byesville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Fred McManis Jr.
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In Remembrance Of
William "Bill" Louis Megale
June 15, 1924 - July 17, 2005
Age: 81
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: Wheeling, West Virginia
Visitation: July 21, 2005: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
July 22, 2005: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Service: July 22, 2005: 2:00 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
Megale, William "Bill" Louis, 81, of Wheeling, died Sunday, July 17, 2005,
at his home.
He was born June 15, 1924, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late William Leonard and
Mildred Lou Hackman Megale.
He was retired from Local #83 of Wheeling, having been a journeyman plumber for
45 years. He was a member of the Valley Grove Lions Club; the Tri-State Gift
Association of Columbus, Ohio; and a member of the Wheeling Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane
Megale in 1994.
Surviving are his son, William N. Megale and his wife , Linda of Frankfort, IL;
three daughters, Carole E. Owen and her husband, Marvin of Holly Springs, NC;
Dorothy "Dotti" King of Suprise, AZ; and Marjorie Jean Kennedy and her husband,
Pastor Donald R. of Seneca Falls, NY; three brothers, Robert F. Megale and his
wife, Garnet of Phoenix, AZ; Donald G.H. Megale and his wife, Lorraine of
Wheeling, WV; and Paul E. Megale and his wife of JoAnne of Seattle, WA; 11
Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
Friends will be received Thursday, July 21, 2005 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and again
Friday, July 22, 2005, 10 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Kepner
Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Pastor Abelarpo Rivas
and Pastor Donald Kennedy officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA. where Moundsville
Honor Guard will perform Military Services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Valley Grove Lions Club, Valley
Grove, WV 26060.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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W. Martin McMurray,
for almost half a century a leading citizen of Burgettstown died at this home
there Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock as the result of a stroke of apoplexy,
which he suffered shortly after rising Tuesday morning. Mr. McMurray appeared
in his usual health until stricken, his condition rapidly grew worse afterwards
and death soon came.
Born on a farm near West Alexander, April 21, 1846, the son of William
McMurray, he was educated in the country schools and at the West Alexander
academy. Almost 40 years ago he came to Burgettstown. For 35 years he was
engaged in the mercantile business here.
He served several times each on the borough council and school board. He was an
elder in the First Presbyterian church for 30 years, and had served as
superintendent ant teacher in the Sunday school. He was a member of the local
lodge of Odd Fellows almost from the organization of the lodge and also a
member of McDonald Encampment, IOOF.
On September 5, 1878, he married Miss Sarah Julia Moore, daughter of John and
Sarah Moore of Waynesburg. Mrs. McMurray survives, with the following children:
William McMurray and Mrs. Esplem Purdy of Burgettstown and Mrs. James Malone of
Havre de Grace, Md. One brother, Henry B. McMurray of this place, and three
sisters, Mrs. James Ruth of Swissvale, Mrs. Martha Doods of Pittsburgh, and
Miss Ruth Meeker of Des Moines, Ia., also are living.
Funeral services were held at the late home Thursday night, conducted by Dr. W.
M. Hays, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was made Friday at
West Alexander.
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Meloy, Reese G.
REESE G. MELOY DIED OCT. 14 ON THE FARM OF HIS BIRTH
Reese G. Meloy started out from his home in Donegal township near two
miles west of Claysville the afternoon of the 14th to pick apples in the
farm orchard. Missed by his sister Mrs. Anna M. Mohr, with whom he resided
on the home place, she went out to see about him and found him lying dead.
Near three years before he was taken with a stroke when out in the
performance of duty on the farm and was found lying helpless on the ground.
He recovered partially, at least. The funeral service was held at his
late home Saturday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. M.O. Mickey.
There was a fine representation of his neighbors of the community present.
The pallbearers were Thomas Wallace, Arthur Cozad, John Hicks, Claire
Cunningham, William Sights, Will Mellon. The interment was in West
Alexander cemetery.
Mr. Meloy was aged near 73 years, son of Josiah and Jennie Sutherland
Meloy, born and reared on the farm where he died. He followed farming and
for a number of years specialized in thoroughbred sheep and hogs. He was a
member of Zion United Brethren church. The last occasion the writer saw
Mr. Meloy he recounted passages of Grant's Memoirs and did it so
well__________________.
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Saturday, November 18, 2000
Member of First Baptist Church
Vaughn E. Poland Williams Meyer,
90, of Washington, died unexpectedly at 10:43 PM Thursday, November 16, 2000,
in her home.
She was born June 28, 1910, near West Alexander, a daughter of William Riley
and Myrtle Mary Miller Poland.
Mrs. Meyer was a clerk for many years at J.C. Penney Co. of Washington, until
her retirement.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Washington and its Circle of
Concern. She was a former member of Alice Gallagher Mission at Broad Street
Baptist Church and Washington Hospital Auxiliary.
Her first husband, Bernard "Dutch" Williams, died in 1965. She later married
Walter C. Meyer, who died September 7, 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Janet M. Stedman, with whom she made her home; a
stepson, Ben F. Shingleton of Cranberry, Fla.; a brother Orvle Poland of
Grindstone; a sister, Mae Kahlbaugh of Washington; a granddaughter, Susan
Stedman Pastore; and a great-granddaughter.
Deceased are a son, William Riley Williams; a granddaughter, Sonya Shingleton;
two brothers, Glenn and Floyd Poland; and a sister, Nellie Thomas.
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Saturday, November 18, 2000
Member of First Baptist Church
Ralph Henry Myers,
87, of West Alexander, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003, in Washington County
Health Center, Washington.
He was born June 13, 1916, in West Finley, a son of Martin H. and Osa Velma
Ritchea Myers.
Mr. Myers was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church.
He attended Bethany, W.Va., schools.
Mr. Myers was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from March
29, 1942, through November 29, 1945. He was a staff sergeant and saw combat in
the Pacific Theater.
He retired in 1980 from Wheeling Enclosure. He was a farmer and drove a school
bus for Don Swart Equipment in McGuffey School District.
Mr. Myers was a member of American Legion Post 656 in West Alexander.
He served on West Finley Cemetery Board and enjoyed gardening, lawn work and
grubbing trees.
On December 21, 1986, in West Alexander United Methodist Church, he married
Ruth Ann Pethtel, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister, Ethel Malson of San Bruno, Calif.; a brother,
William Myers of West Liberty, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Stella Malson and Helen Armstrong.
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Alice Hartz Mollenauer,
Word has been received of the death of Alice H. Hartz Mollenauer, 79, a
resident of Country Meadows of South Hills, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, who died
Sunday, Sept. 27, 1992, in the nursing home.
Born Aug. 18, 1913, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Francis Andrew and
Alice Walsh Hartz.
Mrs. Mollenauer was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon,
and was a retired children’s librarian, who was employed by Mt. Lebanon
Township Library for about 15 years.
Her husband, Donley U. Mollenauer, died in 1973.
Surviving are a son, Linn F. Mollenauer of Colts Neck, N. J.; two daughters,
Alice Raymond of Rochester, N. Y., and Mary Jo Mollenauer of Corapolis; two
brothers, Wilson F. Hartz of Clearwater, Florida, and Robert K. Hartz of
Glendale, Arizona; and four grandchildren.
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A memorial service for Alice H. Hartz Mollenauer, a resident of Country Meadows
of South Hill, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, who died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1992, will
be held 7 PM Friday, Oct. 9, in Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799
Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, with Dr. S. Allen Foster officiating. There is no
public visitation. Interment is private at West Alexander Cemetery. Memorial
contributions, may be made to Allegheny Valley School or Alzheimer’s Disease
Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, 3600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
15213. Arrangements by Beinhauers, Peters Township.
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Death of Mrs. A.W. Montgomery The death of Mrs. Leah Montgomery
occurred at her home in Burgettstown, about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon,
Jan. 1, 1915, of pneumonia, after an illness of three days, aged 64 years, 10
months and 25 days. She had spent Christmas with her daughter in Pittsburgh and
had only been home a short time. The funeral service was held at her late home,
Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by her pastor, Rev. R. H. MacCartney,
pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. The remains were brought to
this place on the afternoon train, Monday, accompanied by her son, daughter,
son-in-law and brother. A brief service followed at once in the United
Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. A. MacLachlan in charge. Interment in Claysville
cemetery. The deceased was a native of Burgettstown, born Feb. 7, 1850,
daughter of Manning M. and Julia P. Canon Brockman, her maternal grandfather
being Joshua Canon, founder of the thriving town of Canonsburg. Most of her
life was spent in Burgettstown. She was united in marriage with A. Wiley
Montgomery, a progressive farmer of East Finley, whose death occurred in 1877,
also from pneumonia. She resided in Claysville, on Wayne street, for some time
and later returned to Burgettstown, where she has since resided. The family is
intimately connected with this section, as 97 years ago John Brockman came to
Claysville and located. He was the father of M. M. Brockman, who was born at
Coon Island and learned the wagon making trade at West Alexander. Mrs.
Montgomery was left after her husband's death, with two small children whom she
reared, one being Ella, wife of Rev. L. J. Davison, pastor of a United
Presbyterian church, Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, and Harry Brockman, engaged in
railroading, at Burgettstown. Of a family of nine there are now but three left:
Carrie A., wife of Robert E. Hill, East Liverpool, Ohio; Ella, wife of Dr. L.
F. Gracey, Jonesboro, Ark., and Harry E. Brockman, of Burgettstown.
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The marriage of Miss Jeanette Montgomery,
of East Finley, and Mr. William Edgar Hawley, of Burnsville, took place at
the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Montgomery, shortly
after noon, Thursday, April 22nd, 1909, in the presence of perhaps half a
hundred of the immediate relatives and friend. The Mendelssohn Wedding march
was played by William Paul Egan. Miss Edna Montgomery, niece of the bride, was
a winsome little flower girl, leading the way, with the bride's sister, Miss
Lucinda Montgomery, attired in old rose silk, and Mr. Wylie P. Clark, of
Washington, as attendants. An attractive couple, they appeared, the fair bride
gowned in white silk mull and the groom in somber black. Rev. Lafayette Rexrode
performed the ceremony, assisted by the groom's father, Rev. G. .W. Hawley.
After the season of congregation's substantial dinner was partaken of. Many
handsome and useful mementos of the event were showered upon the bride. Mr. and
Mrs. Hawley left for a short trip, but after a fortnight will go to Valparaiso,
Indiana, where he expects to take a course of schooling and plans to locate
later in South Dakota. Among the guests were Mr. Hickman and Miss Wright, of
Hill's Station; Rev. S. May Whitehead and Joseph Ritchey, of near Claysville;
William Montgomery and wife, of Washington; N. E. Ferrell and family, of West
Alexander; with friends from East and West Finley. They have many friends who
extend best wishes. James Buchanan Montgomery, a prosperous and progressive
young farmer, and extensive landowner, of East Finley township, is a native of
the same, born July 27, 1856, a son of Silas and Margaret “Elliott” Montgomery.
Hugh Montgomery, his grandfather, was born in Ireland in 1780, and when yet a
young man left his native land to seek his fortune in the New World. He landed
in Philadelphia, whence he pushed on to Washington county, and October 21,
1803, he took up 200 acres of land embracing what is now the home trace of the
Alexander Montgomery estate, situate on the headwaters of Bug Wheeling Creek.
Here he built a log cabin in the midst of the wilderness, and began to clear
the land. In 1808, he was united in marriage with Ruth Enlow, a resident of
East Finley township, born the following children: Susanna “Mrs. Thornberry”,
born February 20, 1810; Anne “Mrs. Sprowls”, born November 17, 1811; James,
born in Est Finley, where he died); Jesse, born September 27, 1817 settled in
East Finley; William, born July 23, 1819 was a resident of Washington borough
for many years; he kept a store, and was justice of the peace twelve years;
Rebecca “Mrs. Post”, born May 24, 1821; Phoebe “Mrs. Martin”, born November 14,
1823 lived in Ohio; Alexander, born August 6, 1825; Mary, “Mrs. Sprowls”, born
May 13, 1828; and Silas, born June 18, 1830. Only one of his family is now
living, Mary, residing in East Finley township, the widow of Simeon Sprowls.
Hugh Montgomery was a farmer all his life, and his success in business was but
a just reward of his industry in Pennsylvania, he afterward purchased over 600
acres, and at his death he bequeathed 150 acres to each of his six sons; he was
also an extensive stock dealer. In politics he was a life long democrat. He
died May 17, 1847, aged sixty-seven years, followed by his wife July 22, same
year, aged sixty-one years. Silas Montgomery, the youngest child of Hugh
Montgomery, first saw the light in East Finley township, this county, and his
boyhood and early youth were passed on his father's farm, his education being
limited to a few weeks' attendance at the old log school-house at Stony Point.
On September 7, 1855, he was married to Margaret, daughter of William Elliott,
of Morris township. By this union two children were born as follows: James
Buchanan and Elliott Wilson, the latter born October 31, 1857, and died
September 15, 1877. Silas Montgomery died August 27, 1883, since when his widow
has made her home with her son J. B. Silas Montgomery was a successful farmer,
and at the time of his death owned a considerable amount of property. In
politics he was a Democrat, and in religious connection he held to the
Cumberland Presbyterian doctrine; he was one of the founders of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at Fairview. J. B. Montgomery received a good, practical
common -school education, and learned farming with his father, an occupation he
has since successfully followed. On August 22, 1878, he was united in marriage
with Kate, daughter of Samuel Hunt, of West Finley township, and to this union
were born children as follows: Ross, Silas, Ida, Robert, Janettie, Samuel,
Lucinda, Rosella and Catherine “latter being now deceased”. Since his father's
death, Mr. Montgomery has continued to reside on the old home farm, consisting
of 333 acres of well-improved land lying between Bartholdi and East Finley post
office, on it being one of the finest residences to be seen in the township.
Mr. Montgomery, in addition to his general farm interests, is extensively
engaged in threshing in the season, and has a large sawmill on his property
which he operates; he also gives particular attention to the breeding of Short-
horn cattle. In politics he is a Democrat. Religiously Mr. Montgomery belongs
to the United Brethren. He has always been very charitable, giving to all
charities and helping the poor.
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William B. Montgomery
A well-known farmer, died at the home of his son, John Montgomery, on the
old Montgomery farm, south of West Alexander, about 4:30 AM, Monday, March
27th, 1911, of appendicitis, aged 64 years, one month and 21 days. The funeral
service was held at 11 o'clock, Wednesday forenoon, conducted by his former
pastor, Rev. Dr. Frank Fish. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery. Mr.
Montgomery was born on the farm where he died, February 6th, 1847, son of
Joseph and Rachel Montgomery. He was united in marriage with Miss Anna McNay,
of West Finley township, in 1871. About 1894 he moved to a farm in Donegal
township, about three miles north of Claysville Presbyterian church. He leaves
his wife, one son, John Montgomery, and two daughters, Mrs. Morgan Miller and
Mrs. John Mealy, both residing north of Claysville; also one brother, Joseph
Montgomery, of West Finley township, and three sisters, Mrs. James Archer, of
Claysville, Mrs. George Horr, of Freeport, Ohio, and Miss Eliza Montgomery, of
Beham.
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William Clarke Montgomery
One of the most estimable citizen of the community, died at his home in Donegal
township, southwest of Claysville at 1:45 PM, Saturday, after an illness of
eleven days of broncho-pneumonia, aged 52 years, 11 months and 13 days. The
funeral service was held at 1:30 Monday afternoon. It was Mr. Montgomery's
desire that Rev. J. R. Burnson, of Charleroi, conduct the service but he was
unable to come. Rev. James Hamilton, of Washington, conducted the service and
was ably assisted by Rev. H. M. Evans, of West Alexander. Both made addresses
which were very appropriate. They impressed their bearers with the thought that
our lives here should be on the same plane as our ideal of heaven, and the
necessity of always being ready to answer the summons. Mr. Montgomery had
calmly made all preparation for his funeral service and desired the officiating
minister to express his thanks to all persons for assistance and sympathy.
There was a large attendance through the roads were heavy. Many walked out from
town. Among the floral tributes was a handsome pillow from the session of the
Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were his nephews: R. R. Bell, of
McKeesport; Jesse Snyder, of Monela; Linn Montgomery, of East Finley; John
Craft and Harry Marshall, of Washington, and Robert Duncan. Interment in
Claysville cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was born in East Finley Township, March
24th, 1859, son of John and Jane “Post” Montgomery. He was united in marriage
with Miss Harriet Marshall in March 1884. They resided on a farm west of West
Alexander before coming to the farm he purchased southwest of town. He was a
man of upright character. On May 9, 1908, he was elected as a ruling elder of
the Presbyterian Church. By his sterling qualities he won that confidence and
esteem which the public reposes in a Christian gentleman. He was successful as
a farmer and took an active interest in local affairs. He is survived by his
wife; also by two sisters: Mrs. Martha Craft, of near Washington, and Ada, wife
of J. N. McCunn, United States consul to Glasgow, Scotland.
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Challen Edward Moore,
93, of West Alexander, West Finley Township, died Friday, August 16, 2002, in
Asbury Heights Nursing Home, Pittsburgh.
He was born April 20, 1909, in Aleppo Township, Greene County, a son of George
and Rebecca Bayles Moore.
Mr. Moore was a farmer and the oldest living member of Dallas, W.Va.,
Methodist Church.
On December 23, 1931, in Elm Grove, W.Va., he married Ruth Dougherty, who died
March 15, 2001.
Surviving are two sons, Ivan Russell Moore of Wheeling, W.Va., and Duane Moore
of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Scott and Dale Moore, Gail Rolfe, Sally
Byard and Eric Moore; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Moore was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased are six brothers, George, Homer, Harold, Carl, Walter and Jacob
Moore; and four sisters, Ethel Wright, Mary Morley, Sarah Moniger and Nila
Burge.
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Mrs. Belle Fordyce Bayard Moore
After an illness of two years, Mrs. Belle Fordyce Bayard Moore,
aged 81 years succumbed in her home in Holbrook, RD., Monday afternoon,
Oct. 16, 1944, at 5:55 o'clock.
She was the daughter of Silas C. and Mary Jane Orndoff Fordyce, and was born in
Center Township, Greene County, on June 18, 1863. She was a member of the
Holbrook Christian Church and was a charter member of the Woodruff Grange. She
had spent most of her life in Jackson Township.
Mrs. Moore was twice married. Her first husband, James Bayard, whom she married
on Feb. 27, 1890, died in 1902. In 1905 she married William H. Moore, who
survives.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters and one son by her first
marriage. They are Mrs. Lucretia Evans, of Holbrook; Mrs. Georgia Filby, of
Waynesburg and Samuel S. Bayard, of Holbrook.
She was the oldest of a family of ten children, three of whom survive: W. L.
Fordyce, of Waynesburg, RD 5; A. G. Fordyce, of West Alexander and Garfield
Fordyce, of New Salem, Pa. Also surviving are six grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Fordyce Bayard Moore, wife of William H. Moore,
of Holbrook, RD, who died Monday evening, Oct. 16, 1944, will be held Thursday
afternoon, Oct. 19, at two o'clock from the late residence, in charge of the
Rev. F. H. Gerrett, of Pittsburgh. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Friends
will be received at the Moore residence at any time. Ralph A. Scott, of
Rogersville, is the funeral director.
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In Remembrance Of
Doris Ann Houston Moore
July 10, 1927 - May 31, 2005
Age: 77
Birthplace: Powhatan Point, OH.
Resided In: Wheeling, WV.
Visitation: June 03, 2005: 6-9 p. m.
Service: June 04, 2005: 10 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
MOORE, Doris Ann Houston, 77, of
Wheeling, W Va., died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at
her home.
She was born July 10, 1927 in Powhatan
Point, Ohio, the daughter of the late William
Osbore Houston and Elizabeth
Marie Wiesner Houston.
She was a retired registered nurse and a
member of Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Wheeling. She was a 1945 graduate of Powhatan
High School, then graduated from the Ohio Valley
General Hospital School of Nursing, Wheeling in
1948. She was a Ordained Deacon at Vance
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wheeling and also a
member of Eastern Star.
In addition to her mother she was
preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Mark
Moore in 1995.
Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia
Ciciretti and her husband, Michael, of Brunswick,
OH., and Martha Smolak and her husband, John of
Scott Depot, WV.; two sons, Dr. Mark Moore and
his wife, Tina of DeCatur, Ill and Alan Moore and
his wife, Donnel of Gaithersburg, MD; a brother
James Allan Houston of Manchester, OH; seven
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Kepner
Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike,
Wheeling Friday, June 3, 2005 from 6-9 p.m.
Service will be held at Vance Memorial
Presbyterian Church, Wheeling Saturday, June 4,
2005 at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. George
B. Kurtz III officiating. Interment in West
Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of donors choice.
Personal condolences may be made to the
family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Mildred Kiger Moore,
94, of Clarington, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004, in Wetzel County
Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
She was born August 23, 1910, in West Alexander, a daughter of Oscar Russell
and Etta Hannah Miller Kiger.
Mrs. Moore was a descendent from the early settlers of America, many of the
original settlers of Greene County and several Revolutionary War veterans.
She retired as a schoolteacher from Washington Lands and Big Wheeling Creek
schools in Marshall County, W.Va., and McGuffey School District in Washington
County.
Mrs. Moore was a member of Hannibal United Methodist Church and Eastern Star
Chapter 597 in Clarington.
She attended California State Teachers College and graduated from West Liberty
State College.
On April 24, 1936, she married Homer B. Moore, who died March 14, 1979.
Surviving are a son, Homer Glenn “Nancy J. Clegg” Moore of Shadyside, Ohio; two
daughters, Joan “Robert” Bell of Washington and Cheryl “Roger” Gilmore of
Hannibal, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Bryant of Beech Bottom, W.Va., and Dorothy
McMurray of West Alexander; four grandchildren, D'Arey “Joseph” Davis of
Washington, Holly “Ben Duvall” Moore of Powhatan Point, Glenn William “Amanda
Stoltz” Moore of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Steven “Amber Gebrowsky” Gilmore of
Redford, Mich.; and two great-grandchildren, D'Andra Davis and Brenden Moore.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday in Grisell Funeral
Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where services will be held at 11 AM
Saturday, November 27, with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Graveside
services and interment will be held at 3 PM Saturday in Mt. View Cemetery,
Dallas, W.Va.
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MRS. T. C. MORRIS DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
WAYNESBURG -- Nov. 28. --
Mrs. Goldie Dell Wood Morris, 47, died this morning at 10 o'clock
at her home, Holbrook, RD 2. Death followed a two-day illness and was due to a
cerebral hemorrhage.
Mrs. Morris, a daughter of James B. and Sara Annabel Davis Wood, was born
on Long Run, January 26, 1892. She was married November 1, 1919, to T.
Cleveland Morris, who survives. She spent her entire life in Greene County.
Surviving, besides her husband, are four children, Mrs. Millard Stockdale,
of Holbrook; Carlswood Morris, of Rockwood, and Helen and Harold Morris, at
home; nine brothers and sisters: Mrs. Nellie Danley and Mrs. Fern Holmes,
of Claysville; Scott Wood, Glenne Wood, Floren Wood and Mrs. Pearl Craig, of
West Alexander; Donald Wood, of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Jessie Lough, of
Norwich, Ohio, and Mrs. Helen Clark, of West Virginia, and five grandchildren.
One daughter is deceased.
Mrs. Morris was a member of the Long Run Church of God.
Short funeral services will be held in her home at 1 o'clock Friday
afternoon, December 1, followed by services in the Valley Chapel Methodist
Church, in charge of the Rev. F. H. Gerrett.
Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Muldoon, Mrs. John (Annie Rodgers)
MRS. ANNIE RODGERS MULDOON
Mrs. Annie Rodgers Muldoon, widow of the late John Muldoon, of near West
Alexander, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Owen,
Washington RD 2, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1940, in her 75th year. The funeral
service will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. McMurray, off
the new section of U.S. 40 highway, east of West Alexander, at two o'clock
Friday afternoon, Jan 12th, in charge of her pastor, Rev. R.E. Kaufman,
who is to be assisted by Rev. Jacob Ruble, Jr. Interment will be in West
Alexander cemetery. Mrs. Muldoon was born April 24, 1865, in Ohio county,
W.Va., near West Liberty, daughter of James and Leonora Giles Rodgers.
She received her schooling at that place and in May, 1886, she was united
in marriage with John Muldoon, the ceremony being performed by the late
Dr. W.H. Lester. They located on the farm of Mr. Muldoon, four miles north
of West Alexander, which was their home except for the several years they
resided at the Corner Store property in West Alexander. They returned
thence to the home farm, where his death occurred July 14, 1936, in the
51st year following their marriage. Since then Mrs. Muldoon has made her
home with her children.
She was a member of West Alexander Presbyterian church more than a half
century and regular in attendance when health permitted. Her disposition
was kindly and cheerful; she was a devoted wife and mother through all
the years into her declining days, thinking more of others than herself.
Mrs. Muldoon leaves three daughters and one son: Mrs. J.W. McMurray, West
Alexander RD 1; Mrs. _harles Owen, Hazelwood, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Oscar Owen,
Washington RD 2; Frank Muldoon, Wooster, Ohio, RD; an infant son is
deceased; __e grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs.
Florence _cAdoo, of Washington, and two brothers, Henry Rodgers, Warwood,
_. Va., and E.G. Rodgers, of Salem, _regon.
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Leona Mae Mull
(December 20, 1940 - April 14, 2006)
Calvary Temple member enjoyed flower gardening.
Leona Mae Mull, 65, of West Alexander, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, April 14,
2006, in Donnell House following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 20, 1940, in Washington, a daughter of Howard and Thelma
Tarr Allen.
Mrs. Mull attended Trinity High School and had worked in the escort department
of Washington Hospital.
She was a former member of Calvary Temple. She loved God and enjoyed her family
and flower gardening.
On December 28, 1958, she married Clyde E. Mull Sr., who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Clyde E. (Heidi) Mull Jr. of Elm Grove, W.Va.; three
daughters, Dianna Edwards (Stephen Bald) of Washington, Sherry (Ron) Winslow of
St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Judy Mull of West Alexander; two brothers, Wrenwick
Allen and Joe Allen, both of Washington; a stepbrother, John McKay of
California; eight sisters, Ruth O'Dell and Esther Grenier, both of North
Carolina, Mary Moss of Houston, Thelma Walters of Carnegie, Sara Mull of
Claysville, Irene Davis and Betty Paige, both of Washington, and Mildred Boldy
of Irwin; and 10 grandchildren, Ian and Marinda Winslow, Shania and Fabian
Mull, Justin Matthews, Hannah, Monica, Tabitha, Jacob and Nolan Mull.
Deceased is a sister, June Yater.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in
William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where
services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, with the Rev. Joel Traylor
officiating. Burial will follow in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Alma Bell Murphy
Mrs. Alma Bell Murphy, 76, died in her home, Saturday morning,April 2,
Mrs. Murphy, daughter of William and Mary Billick Steele, was born November 22,
1872, in West Finley Township at Majorsville.
She had spent all her life in the West Alexander community.
In 1891, she was married to John Murphy, Greene County.
She was a member of the Salem Methodist Church, Majorsville.
She is survived by three daughters, Ada, widow of Herbert Barnhart; Mrs.
Ethel Durbin, both of West Alexander; Mrs. William Wallace, West Finley; a son,
Earl Murphy, Majorsville, W.Va., and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret McGlumphy,
Dallas, W.Va.
Mrs. Alma Bell Steele Murphy, 76, died in her home, Saturday morning, April 2,
1949, at 5:30 o'clock.
She had been in ill health for four weeks.
Mrs. Murphy, daughter of William and Mary Billick Steele, was born November
22, 1872, in West Finley Township at Majorsville.
She had spent all her life in the West Alexander community.
In 1891, she was married to John Murphy, Greene County.
She was a member of the Salem Methodist Church, Majorsville.
She is survived by three daughters, Ada, widow of Herbert Barnhart; Mrs. Ethel
Durbin, both of West Alexander; Mrs. William Wallace, West Finley; a son, Earl
Murphy, Majorsville, W.Va., and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret McGlumphy, Dallas, W.Va.
The Weekly Recorder, page 24, Claysville, Pa. July 17, 1967
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Della Murphy Wallace
Della Murphy Wallace, 90, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of West Finley, died
Tuesday, May 15, 1990, in the Hanover House Nursing Home, Canton.
She was born December 8, 1899, in Washington, a daughter of John and Alma
Steele Murphy.
Mrs. Wallace was a member of Christ United Presbyterian Church, a life
member of the YMCA Senior Citizens and a member of the Kitchen Comedy Band
for 20 years.
She was married to William C. Wallace Sr., who died 1959.
Surviving are a son, William C. Wallace Jr. of Canton; and a sister, Ada
Barnhart of Phoenix, Ariz.
Deceased are a sister, Ethel Durbin; and a brother Earl Murphy.
WALLACE--Friends of Della Murphy Wallace of Canton, Ohio, formerly of West
Finley, who died Tuesday, May 15, 1990, will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday
at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va.,
where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, with the Rev. Robert
Hedges officiating. Interment in West Finley Cemetery.(Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Durbin of Graysville, have purchased the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Millard
Stockdale, of Hargus Creek on Waynesburg, R.D.5.)
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John Murphy
John Murphy, West Alexander, 86, died at his home last evening at 6 o'clock,
and had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Greene County, Pa.,
January 2, 1870, a son of Dennis and Susanna Daily Murphy.
He engaged in farming in West Finley Twp., until 16 years of age when he
removed to West Alexander. He was married in 1891 to Alma Steele, who died
April 2, 1949.
Surviving are a son, Earl Murphy of West Finley; three daughters, Mrs. Ada
Barnhart of Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Ethel Durbin of West Alexander and Mrs. William
Wallace of West Finley; a brother, James L. Murphy of Waynesburg; four
sisters, Mrs. Lou Pettit of Cleveland; Mrs. Olive Campbell of Charleston, W.Va.;
Mrs. Anna Chapman of Barberton, O.; and Mrs. Fanny Ridgely of Wheeling; 20
grand-children and 30 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Salem Methodist
Church of Majorsville. The remains are at the Houghton Funeral Home at West
Alexander where services will be held Sunday at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. Nobel
Crew of Paden City. Burial will bein West Finley Cemetery.
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Murray, Mrs. Nicholas E (Martha Maxwell)
MRS. MARTHA MAXWELL MURRAY
Mrs. Martha Maxwell Murray, widow of the late Nicholas E. Murray, native
and most of her span of life resident of Ohio County, W. Va., and for the
past decade respected resident of West Alexander, died of cerebral
hemorrhage, at the Maxwell home on Highland avenue, 10:45 a.m. Saturday,
May 10, 1941, in her 76th year. She had not enjoyed good health for some
time. The funeral service was held at the Maxwell home Monday afternoon,
conducted by her pastor, Rev. R.E. Kaufman. Interment was in West Alexander
cemetery. Dr. W.D. Mercer assisted in the service. The pallbearers were
J.N. Chambers, R.M. Reed, T.E. Egan, Elmer Lawson, M. Loughman, Paul Pogue.
Mrs. Murray was born Dec. 7, 1865 daughter of Robert Milton and Mary A.
Yates Maxwell. Her birthplace and home until recent years were in Ohio
County. She was for many years member of West Alexander Presbyterian church,
solicitous of its welfare and affiliated with Sunday School, missionary
and other activities. She was held in high esteem by her neighbors and
associates. She was united in marriage with Squire Nicholas Murray,
well-known farmer, of Liberty District, whose death occurred Dec. 31, 1924.
She leaves one sister and two brothers: Mrs. J.B. Pogue, Tolbert S. Maxwell
and Milton Maxwell.
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Bill Neff,
50, of West Alexander, formerly of West Finley, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in
his home.
He was born February 24, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Mary Hollis
Newland of Wheeling, W.Va., and the late William Neff Sr.
Mr. Neff was Baptist.
He was a 1971 graduate of McGuffey High School, Claysville, and attended
Washington Institute of Technology and several training schools while in the
military.
Mr. Neff served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1971 to 1975 and received the
Good Conduct Medal. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1990 to 1992.
He was an assembler with Millcraft Products, Washington.
Mr. Neff enjoyed martial arts, gardening, artwork and target shooting with his
son.
On February 20, 1974, in New Bern, N.C., he married Wilma F. Anderson, who
survives.
Also surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a son, Donald Neff, at
home; four brothers, Carnell Neff of Richmond, Va., Danny Neff of Triadelphia,
W.Va., Melvin Neff of West Finley and Darnell Neff of Pittsburgh; two sisters,
Sharon Cooper and Jeannie Neff, both of Mojock, N.C.; and several nieces and
nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Halsey Neff.
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Sherman A. Newman, 71, New Freeport, Pa., RD 2, died on Friday, August
23, 1974 at Moundsville.
He was born on November 4, 1902 in Greene County, the son of the late David
and Elizabeth Ackley Newman. He was a retired PennDot worker.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Rayl; two sons, Glenn of West Finley,
Harold of Graysville; three daughters, Mrs. Leo Leichder of Wind Ridge, Mrs.
Patricia Rogers of Holbrook, and Mrs. Helen Hunt of Graysville; nine
grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur of Washington and Walter of West Alexander.
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Sherman A. Newman,
71, New Freeport, Pa., RD 2, died on Friday, August 23, 1974 at Moundsville.
He was born on November 4, 1902 in Greene County, the son of the late David and
Elizabeth Ackley Newman. He was a retired PennDot worker.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Rayl; two sons, Glenn of West Finley, Harold
of Graysville; three daughters, Mrs. Leo Leichder of Wind Ridge, Mrs. Patricia
Rogers of Holbrook, and Mrs. Helen Hunt of Graysville; nine grandchildren; two
brothers, Arthur of Washington and Walter of West Alexander.
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Violet M. Newman
Enjoyed gardens
Thursday, August 24, 2006
8/24/2006
Violet M. Newman,
98, of near West Alexander, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006, in
Hixenbaugh's Convalescence Home, Claysville.
She was born November 5, 1907, in West Finley Township, a daughter of Jesse and
Margaret Sampson Sprowls.
Mrs. Newman was a member of Windy Gap Presbyterian Church in West Finley.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens. She enjoyed
visits from friends, neighbors and relatives. She also appreciated keeping up
on the progress and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On May 29, 1935, in Wellsburg, W.Va., she married Walter A. Newman, who died
June 5, 1989.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Surviving are a daughter, Margaret (Larry) Simms of Cardington, Ohio; a son,
Earl (Terri) Newman of Harpster, Ohio; five grandchildren, Mark Newman, Linda
Newman and Cathy (Roger) Cole, all of Marion, Ohio, Mike (Denise) Newman of
Richwood, Ohio, and Brad (Garnet) Simms, of Cardington, Ohio; seven great-
grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Deceased four brothers, Irvin, Sherman, Lawson and Samuel Sprowls; a sister,
Eleanor Kennedy; a brother and sister who died in infancy; and a great-great-
granddaughter who died in infancy.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the time of services,
Saturday, August 26, in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 219 Main Street,
Claysville. Services will be officiated by the Rev. George Crawford.
Interment will follow in West Finley Cemetery. The family suggests memorial
contributions be made to Windy Gap Presbyterian Church, West Finley, PA 15377.
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ROBERT C. ORNDOFF
Pine Bank--Robert C. Orndoff, 75, of Pine Bank R.D. 2, died Saturday at
3:30 p.m. in Washington Hospital. Born February 3, 1900 in Jackson township
near Pine Bank, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Mary Etta Huffman
Orndoff.
He lived in the Pine Bank area all his life where he was a
stock-raiser and where he was in the lumber business. He was a member of the
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Neva Morris
Orndoff, of Pine Bank R.D. 2. One son Robert D. Orndoff, of Pine Bank R.D. 1,
one daughter, Mrs. Robert B. (Marjorie) Robinson of Washington; one brother,
Delbert Orndoff of Cameron Star Route, Waynesburg; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie
Grimes of Holbrook and Mrs. Frank (Mary) Forshey of Waynesburg R.D. 5; eight
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
ORNDOFF--Friends of Robert C. Orndoff, 75, of Pine Bank, R.D. 2, who died
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Washington Hospital, will be received at Samuel P.
Weaver Funeral Home, Waynesburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on
Tuesday until 1:30 p.m. the time of services. The Rev. I.W. Lofgren
officiating. Interment will be in the Greene County Memorial Cemetery.
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ROBERT D. ORNDOFF
PINE BANK--Robert D. Orndoff, 55, of R.D. 2, Pine Bank died at 10:55
p.m. Friday, June 7, 1985, at Monongahela General Hospital, in Morgantown,
W.Va., after an illness of 8 months.
Born September 12, 1929 at Pine Bank, he was the son of the late Robert C.
and Neva Morris Orndoff of Pine Bank, who survives. On April 24, 1948, he
married Dixie Parson Orndoff, who survives.
He was a 1942 graduate of Waynesburg High School. He owned and operated
Orndoff's Grocery in Holbook and also worked as a farmer and stock rancher.
He attended the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Bluff, and was a member of the
Knights of Pythias Lodge. A lifelong resident of Pine Bank, he was an active
supporter of Little League Sports.
In addition to his wife, and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Kevin (Kathy) Guthrie of R.D. 1, Graysville, Mrs. Jim (Debbie) Inman of
Graysville, and Mrs. Leroy (Robin) Colembresaski, of Holbrook, a son Scott of
Washington; a nephew, Harry Allen Clayton, of Waco, Texas, and six grand
children.
He was preceeded in death by a sister, Marjorie Robinson.
ORNDOFF--Friends of Robert D. Orndoff, 55, of R.D. 2, who died Friday, June
7, 1985, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday at the Behm
Funeral Home Inc., 182 W. High St., Waynesburg, where services will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, with the Rev. Rich Hartman officiating. Burial will
follow at the Greene County Memorial Park.
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In Pine Bank Church
Mr. and Mrs. Roland W. Orndoff
In a lovely candellight service performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 2,
1960, in the Pine Bank Methodist Church, Miss Helen Stoneking, of Pine Bank,
and Roland W. Orndoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Orndoff, of Pine Bank, were
united in marriage.
Rev. W.O. Blackhurst, officiated at the double ring ceremony before an altar
banked with ferns and candelabra.
Nuptial selections, played by Mrs. Edna Spragg, Oak Forest, included:
"Always", "Because", and "I love You Truly."
Miss Bonnie Baker of Pine Bank was maid of honor. Best man was Robert Cooke
of Waynesburg, cousins of the bridegroom, Robert Orndoff Jr. and Terry Grimes,
were ushers.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an every beige sheath dress
with matching bolero, white accessories and a pink and white carnation corsage.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Stoneking wore a black crepe dress with
white accessories. Mrs. Orndoff, mother of the bridegroom chose a black velvet
dress with white accessories. They both wore a corsage of pink and white
carnations.
A reception in the basement of the church supplemented the ceremony. Out-
of-town guests were from Waynesburg, Washington, Alliance, O., Cameron, W.Va.,
Wadestown, W.Va., Burton, W.Va., Wana, W.Va., and West Alexander, Pa.
The bride is a senior at the West Greene Junior-Senior High School. Mr.
Orndoff attended West Greene High School, served 6 months in active duty, at
Fort Knox, Ky., and is a member of Co. C. Waynesburg. He is employed by McKee's
Service Station, Waynesburg.
They will reside in Pine Bank at the home of the bridegroom's parents for
the present.
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Kenneth W. Orr
October 04, 1924 - December 23, 2004
Age: 80
Birthplace: Wheeling, WV.
Resided In: Bethlehem, WV.
Visitation: December 26, 2004: 12:30 -2:30 & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Service: December 27, 2004: 11 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Orr, Kenneth W. "Kenny", 80, of Bethlehem, beloved husband of Joann Fisher
Orr, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center,
Wheeling.
He was a life long resident of Wheeling, born October 4, 1924, the son of the
late Robert H. Orr and Blanche McCutcheon Orr.
He is survived by Joann, his wife of 52 years; three sons, K. Robert Orr and
his wife, Susan, of Springfield, Virginia, Bruce G. Orr and his wife, Susan, of
Aurora, Illinois and Timothy C. Orr, of Miami, Florida. Kenny was the loving
grandfather of Ashley Orr and Whitney Orr both of Dublin, Ohio and is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Orr was devoted to his church and his faith, spending decades in service
as a Trustee and Elder of Roney's Point United Presbyterian Church, in
Triadelphia.
He was a founder, past president and chairman of Jarvis, Downing and Emch in
Wheeling. He was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers,
and the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers; served as past
president of the Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council, and was a trustee
of the Ironworkers Pension Fund.
Mr. Orr was a Past Master of Wheeling Lodge #5 AF&AM and a 33rd degree
Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of Knights Templar, the Osiris
Shriners and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Orr served his country as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WWII
and he served his community in numerous capacities. He was an ardent supporter
of the Chambers YMCA, and for the past 25 years, served as a member of the
Board of Directors for the Home for Men in Wheeling.
Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm
Grove on Sunday, December 26, 2004 from 12:30 to 2:30 p m and 5:30 to 7:30 p
m. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2004 at 11:00 a m at
Roney's Point United Presbyterian Church, Triadelphia with Reverend Jay A.
McMillen officiating. Interment will be in the West Alexander Cemetery, West
Alexander. Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roney's Point
United Presbyterian Church, Rd 1, Triadelphia, WV 26059, or charity of the
donor's choice.
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Orr, Kenneth W. "Kenny", 80, of Bethlehem, beloved husband of Joann
Fisher Orr, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center,
Wheeling.
He was a life long resident of Wheeling, born October 4, 1924, the son of the
late Robert H. Orr and Blanche McCutcheon Orr.
He is survived by Joann, his wife of 52 years; three sons, K. Robert Orr and
his wife, Susan, of Springfield, Virginia, Bruce G. Orr and his wife, Susan, of
Aurora, Illinois and Timothy C. Orr, of Miami, Florida. Kenny was the loving
grandfather of Ashley Orr and Whitney Orr both of Dublin, Ohio and is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Orr was devoted to his church and his faith, spending decades in service
as a Trustee and Elder of Roney's Point United Presbyterian Church, in
Triadelphia.
He was a founder, past president and chairman of Jarvis, Downing and Emch in
Wheeling. He was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers,
and the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers; served as past
president of the Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council, and was a trustee
of the Ironworkers Pension Fund.
Mr. Orr was a Past Master of Wheeling Lodge #5 AF&AM and a 33rd degree
Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of Knights Templar, the Osiris
Shriners and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Orr served his country as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WWII
and he served his community in numerous capacities. He was an ardent supporter
of the Chambers YMCA, and for the past 25 years, served as a member of the
Board of Directors for the Home for Men in Wheeling.
Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm
Grove on Sunday, December 26, 2004 from 12:30 to 2:30 p m and 5:30 to 7:30 p
m. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2004 at 11:00 a m at
Roney's Point United Presbyterian Church, Triadelphia with Reverend Jay A.
McMillen officiating. Interment will be in the West Alexander Cemetery, West
Alexander. Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roney's Point
United Presbyterian Church, Rd 1, Triadelphia, WV 26059, or charity of the
donor's choice.
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Virginia Azar Petros
Born in Lebanon on Dec. 5, 1913
Departed on May 9, 2006 and resided in Wheeling, WV.
Visitation: Saturday May 13, 2006
Service: Saturday May 13, 2006
Funeral Home: Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling
Cemetery: Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Wheeling)
PETROS, Virginia Azar, 92, of Moundview Health Care Center, formerly of Brook
Park Place, Wheeling, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Moundview. She was born in
Lebanon on December 5, 1913 a daughter of the late Abraham and Helen Malick
Azar. She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling and a retired employee
of London Casual Company, Washington, DC. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, John S. Petros, Sr., and a son, John Petros
in 1987. a brother and three sisters. Surviving are two nephews, Dr. Robert W.
Azar of Vienna, WV, and Edward Petros and his wife Dorothy of Moundsville, a
niece, Dorothy Fenton and her husband Robert of Columbus, OH.
Friends will be received on Saturday from 9:30am to 10:45am at Altmeyer Funeral
Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on
Saturday at 11:00am at St. Joseph Cathedral with the Very Rev. Kevin M. Quirk
as celebrant. Interment will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. On-line
condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com
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Plants, Harold W.
Harold W. Plants,
79, of West Alexander RD 1, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 1979, at 11 AM in his
home following a lingering illness.
He was born Nov. 6, 1900, in East Finley Township, a son of Maxwell and Lulu
Hancher Plants.
He had lived all his life in the Claysville and West Alexander Communities. He
was a member of the Claysville United Methodist Church. He had been a farmer
for a number of years in the Pleasant Grove area and in later years had worked
in local livestock auction yards until his retirement in 1964.
He was the last of his immediate family.
Surviving are two sons, Harold Wilbert Plants of Santa Fe., New Mexico, and
Howard Earl Plants of Claysville RD 2; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin "Ila Mae"
Shaler of West Alexander RD 2; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
More:
Friends of Harold W. Plants of West Alexander RD 1, who died Thursday, Dec. 27,
1979, are being received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday in the Howard V. Ferrell
Home, 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be held Saturday, Dec.
29, at 1 PM with the Rev. Lane McCammon officiating. Interment in West Finley
Cemetery.
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Harold E. Poland, Sr. 71, of 2141 The Circle, Washington, died at
12:28 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1984, in his home following a long illness.
Born January 13, 1913, in West Alexander, he was a son of William Herbert and
Loucretia Anderson Poland. Mr. Poland was employed by Drakenfeld Co. as a
watchman and warehouseman until his retirement in 1978.
He was a member of the Friendship Community Church. Mr. Poland was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War ll. He was past commander of VFW Post No. 8319 of
Log Pile No. 175 of Washington, 40 & 8 Voiture No. 676 of Washington County,
BPOE Lodge No. 776 of Washington, FOE Lodge No. 106 of Washington, LOOM Lodge
No. 22 of Washington, Meadow Lands Sportsmen's Club, the Disabled American
Veterans, Washington Chapter No. 125, and the Veterans of the Battle of the
Bulge of World War ll.
On August 18, 1931, he married Lavina M. Cole, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Harold E. (Junior) Poland Jr. of Log Pile; three
daughters, Dorothy Whiteman of Washington, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Randolph of
Log Pile and Mrs. Donald (Connie) Kler of Lawrence Harbor, N. J.; a brother,
Wilbert L. Poland of Washington; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son and a daughter, both who died in infancy; two brothers,
Henry and Herbert ; and three sisters, Shirley Moninger, Mary Lou Vester and
Ilene M. Jackson.
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Dies- Harold E. Poland Sr. of 2141 The Circle, Washington, died Wednesday,
Feb. 8, in his home following a long illness. He had been employed as
a watchman and warehouseman for Drakenfeld Co. until his retirement in 1978.
Friends of Harold E. Poland Sr. of 2141 The Circle, Washington, who died
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1984, will be received from 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday and 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday in the Hummell and Barnhill Funeral Home Inc., 585
Fayette Street, Washington, where services will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday,
Feb. 11, with the Rev. Floyd C. Marasco, pastor of the Friendship Community
Church, officiating. Burial in Washington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or
Friendship Community Church.
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William Oliver Poland, 85 years, a native of Greene County, died
Friday night, March 17, 1950, at 9:15 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Sarah Mayne of West Alexander. Mr. Poland was born July 29, 1864, in Richhill
Township, and was a son of the late Cavalier and Margaret Young Poland. He had
spent the past 20 years at West Alexander. His wife, Eva Cole Poland, is
deceased. Surviving are five children; Call Poland of Claysville, Mrs. Della
Junkins of Violla, W. Va.; Ralph Poland of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Sarah Mayne of
West Alexander, and Mrs. Verna Crumrine of Eighty-Four.
He also leaves one brother, Jesse Poland of Morrisville, Mo., 17
grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
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Porter, Isaac Kirk (I.K.)
I.K. PORTER, VETERAN SCHOOL TEACHER, DIES
Succumbs to Stroke of Paralysis at his Home at Coon Island ? Was Aged 70 Years and Native
of Donegal Township.
December 1918, Paper unknown, Milo Porter’s scrapbook
Coon Island, Dec. 1 ? Isaac KIRK PORTER, aged 70 years, a veteran schoolteacher
of Washington county, died at his home here at noon today following a stroke. Mr.
Porter had been in poor health for several months and on Saturday suffered a stroke
of paralysis from which he never recovered.
Mr. Porter was the son of John B. (BROWNLEE?) and Ann POTTER PORTER and was born
in Donegal township October 23, 1848. He received his early education in the schools
of his native township and at Granville college, Ohio.
Practically all of his life he followed the profession of teaching and his
life,
except for a few years spent in Washington, was lived in his native township.
He was married in early life to Miss Ella MOUNTS, who died October 16, 1910.
He was a member of the Claysville Baptist church and in politics was a Democrat.
Three children survive: Frank, of New York; Mrs. (Lulu) Charles L. FRYE, of
Bridgeville,
Conn. and Robert at home. A brother, Albert PORTER, of Claysville, and a sister,
Mrs. C. L. McCLEARY, of Pleasant Grove, also survive. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
I.K. PORTER, Veteran Teacher Died Suddenly
December 1918, Paper unknown, Milo Porter’s scrapbook
The death of Isaac KIRK PORTER occurred at his home at Coon Island at noon, Sunday,
December 1, 1918, of paralysis, with kidney trouble contributory, aged 70 years and 38
days. He worked Friday and was taken with a stroke Friday night, when he was found lying
on the floor of his room. His speech and sight were affected, but he recognized voices.
The funeral service was held at two o’clock Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. W.
COTTRELL, who was assisted by Dr. A. MacLOCHLAN. The pallbearers were J. K. MOUNTS, Albert
PORTER, Thom. GRIFFITH, Frank CRISWELL, James BARBER, and Mr. MILLER, interment
in Claysville cemetery.
The deceased was born in Donegal township near West Alexander, on the old CRAIG
farm, Oct. 23,1843, son of John B. and Ann POTTER PORTER. After securing a common
school education he attended West Alexander Academy and desiring to enter the ministry
he entered Granville (O)(illegible-4-5 words).., however caused him to change his
plans and instead became one of the county’s foremost rural teachers, one of a class
who exerted a strong influence for good by their ill paid service in the school room.
He began teaching at Byers school at the age 18 and his last term was about 1908,
when his wife’s health made it necessary for him to retire.
Except for the several years he was engaged in the mercantile trade in Coon
Island when it was a thriving center, he taught school the balance of the 40-year period.
His father had been a teacher and his daughter, Mrs. Lulu FRYE, also taught.
He was the recipient of many gifts at school closings, and these he always treasured.
He was an exceptionally good speller, but in all branches was a thorough instructor,
and the recognition of this fact, together with his genial manner, won the friendship
of the hundreds who were under his instruction. Other schools taught were Coon
Island, Hairs, McMillen, Cleland, White in Buffalo, Taylorstown, Claysville,
New Alexandria, O., the old Wilson school South Strabane, which became the
sixth ward school in Washington.
He resided in Washington while teaching this school.
Mr. Porter was an excellent historian of his community and possessed an excellent
memory. He always participated in the biennial reunion of the Coon Island
school where
three generations of his family taught, and collected much of the history of
the school,
dating back near a century.
In his youth, Mr. Porter became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church,
and when the Buffalo Baptist congregation moved from Caldwelltown to Claysville
and became the Claysville congregation, he united with it and strove to build
it up. He served the congregation as deacon and as trustee, and the Bible
school for many years as superintendent. He was faithful to his church. In
character he was bright. He lived peaceably with his neighbors and could be
counted on in times of need.
In politics Mr. Porter was a Democrat. He stood for temperance and for the
administration of public affairs in a business manner.
On Sept. 26,1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella MOUNTS, a native
and resident of Donegal township. She proved a worthy helpmate, and in
returning from Florida in a vain endeavor to benefit her health she died on
Chesapeake Bay, Oct. 16, 1910. Since then he has made his home with his son,
Robert, at Coon Island. Besides his son, there is one other son and a daughter-
Lulu, wife of Charles O. Frye, of Bridgeport, Conn., and Frank Porter with the
Walk-Over Shoe Co., in New York City.
He leaves one brother, Albert Porter, Claysville, with whom he spent
Thanksgiving and a sister, Mrs. L. C. McCLEARY of Pleasant Grove.
The Washington Pa. Reporter,
Saturday, January 2, 1897
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Vera Mae Cartmill Porter
October 15, 1930 - July 11, 2002
Age: 71
Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia
Resided In: Valley Grove, West Virginia
Visitation: July 12, 2002: 2-4 and 7-9 pm
Service: July 13, 2002: 11:00 am
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery
PORTER, Vera Mae Cartmill, 71, formerly of Valley Grove, died Thursday, July
Vera was born in Huntington, WV, October 15, 1930, daughter of the late
Charles and Doris Watson Cartmill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
Lee Porter in 1997 and one son, Daniel Porter in 1975.
She was a member of the First Church of God Mount Olivet and a retired clerk
for Elm Grove Lanes.
Surviving are a daugher, Jackie L. Jamison and her husband Phil of Bethlehem,
three sisters, Barbara Riggs and Wanda Kuhen both of Atlanta, GA and Evelyn
Rowan of Belpre, Ohio; two grandchildren, Chad D. and Tami Lynn Kleeh.
Friends received at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Friday
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am with the Rev.
Dwain Miller officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice Inc. 98B East Cove
Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 or to Kathy's Adult Family Care Home, 9 Linden
Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Miss Barbara Potter
Miss Barbara Potter died at her home in South Strabane township, Saturday
morn, January 2, 1897, of consumption, aged about 23 years. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Potter, who formerly lived at Quarry Junction,
Buffalo township, but who removed to South Strabane a couple of years ago.
The deceased was an estimable young lady, beloved by her relatives, while,
her cherry disposition made her a favorite with a large circle of acquaintances.
She was the eldest daughter of the family. One sister, Miss Lizzie, died
within the past year. Misses Mary and Sue Potter, West Chestnut Street,
are aunts of the deceased.
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Reed, Mrs. Robert (Martha Louise Butler)
MRS. ROBERT J. REED, SR.
The funeral service of Mrs. Mary Louis Butler Reed, wife of Dr. Robert
J. Reed, Sr., of Emmerson Road, Woodsdale, Wheeling, was held Tuesday
afternoon at the family residence in charge of Dr. Frederick Cropp, Jr.,
of First Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, her pastor, and Dr. James M.
Potter.
The pallbearers were nephews of deceased, A. Bates Butler, Jr., William
Reed Butler, Andrew Butler, Baird Butler, John A. Barry, Robert B. Barry,
Robert C. Darrah. Interment was in West Alexander cemetery.
Mrs. Reed had been active in church, philanthropic, club, civic and patriotic
organizations for many years. She was honorary vice-president of the National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a former president of the
International Order of King's Daughters and Sons, and the founder of the
King's Daughters? Day Nursery in Wheeling.
She was the first president of the Wheeling Y.W.C.A. and was active in the
Woman's club of Wheeling. Mrs. Reed was also a member of the board of
trustees of Oglebay Institute.
The wooden platform across the newly concreted section of U.S. 40 at West
Alexander cemetery, was removed Monday evening, adding to the convenience
of traffic.
Dr. Reed, an outstanding physician of Wheeling, is a native and former
resident of this community.
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Clyde W. REESE Sr.
37-year employee of McGuffey School District
Clyde W. REESE Sr., 67, of Claysville, died unexpectedly at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
November 15, 2002, in his home.
He was born September 30, 1935, in West Finley, a son of Ross Edward and Sylvia
Leotha SPROWLS REESE.
Mr. REESE was a 1953 graduate of West Alexander High School.
He was employed by McGuffey School District for 37 years, prior to retiring
in 1997 as maintenance supervisor.
Mr. REESE enjoyed the outdoors, including bird-watching and hunting.
On September 30, 1964, he married Jane MOORE, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Clyde W. (Bill) REESE Jr. of West Finley; a daughter,
Rebecca REESE WAUGH of Claysville; two brothers, Wayne E. and Donald E. REESE,
both of West Finley; and a sister, Faye FOFLYGEN of West Finley.
A son, Ross (Eddie) REESE, is deceased.
Source - Obituary from "The Observer-Reporter" newspaper online,
Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania dated November 16, 2002
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Helen L. Richey
Enjoyed children, flowers, gardening and crafts
Helen L. Richey,
72, a lifelong resident of the West Alexander area, died Tuesday, September
25, 2007, in Washington Hospital.
She was born June 16, 1935, in West Alexander, a daughter of J. Erville and
Thelma Geho Richey.
She was Christian.
Miss Richey was a 1954 graduate of West Alexander High School and was a
housekeeper.
She enjoyed flowers, gardening, crafts and being around children, particularly
the Hancher, Vensel and Beatty children, whom she helped watch.
Surviving are a son, Randy (Helen E.) Richey of Wheeling, W.Va.; three
brothers, Bob Richey of West Finley, Tom Richey of Monongahela and Roy Richey
of Aliquippa; two sisters, Ruth Vensel and Marie Gray, both of West Alexander;
two grandsons, Dustin and Brandon Richey; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander, where a celebration of
life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 27. Friends are asked
to wear casual clothes for the visitation and service.
Interment will be in Mount View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va. The family suggests
memorial contributions be made to Washington Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary of
American Legion Post 656 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Copyright Observer Publishing Co.
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HELEN L. RICHEY
RICHEY, Helen L.,
52, of North Liberty Street, West Alexander, Pa.,
died Wednesday at Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.
She was born in West Finley Township, Pa., September 18, 1920, daughter of
the late John Westley and Eliza Orndoff Frye.
She was a member of the West Alexander United Methodist Church, the WSCS of
the church; American Legion Auxiliary Post 656; State Line Saddle Club.
She was preceeded in death by one son, Wade Richey.
Surviving are her husband, Harold S. Richey; three daughters, Mrs. Courtney
(Ruby Jean) Hicks of Euclid, O., Mrs. Gerald (Betty Jo) Lucas of Pittsburgh,
Pa. and Mrs. Edward (Louise) Roberts of Washington, Pa.; two sons, Donald of
Enfield, Conn. and James at home; six sisters, Mrs. David (Opal) Kennedy, Mrs.
Jack (Inis) Clutter, both of Claysville, Pa., Mrs. Mabel Durbin of West
Alexander, Pa., Mrs. Anthony (Margaret) Russo and Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Snyder,
both of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Gaylord (Gladys) Wright of Bethlehem, W.Va.;
two brothers, Charles Frye of Triadelphia, W.Va. and John (Sam) Frye of West
Alexander, Pa.; two grand-children.
Friends received at Fanning Funeral Home, West Alexander, Pa., 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where services will be held Saturday at
1 p.m. with the Rev. R. Dawson Hobson of the West Alexander United Methodist
Church, officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
RICHEY--Friends of Helen L. Richey, of North Liberty Street, West Alexander,
who died Wednesday, March 21, 1973, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Fanning Funeral Home, West Alexander,
where services will be held Satrurday, March 24 at 1 p.m. by the Rev. R. Dawson
Hopson. Burial in West Alexander Cemetery.
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The Morning Observer
Tues. Feb. 15, 1939
Mrs. Samuel W. Richey
Mrs. Annie Steele Richey,
80, who spent her entire life on the farm on which she was born near Majorsville,
Richhill township, Greene County and close by the Washington County line, died at her home,
Monday night, at 9:45 o'clock. Death followed an illness of five years and was attributed
to a heart ailment.
She was born February 2, 1859, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary Richmond
Steele. She was married on December 20, 1877, to Samuel W. Richey, who survives.
Early in life she united with the Salem M.E. Church and was an active member while
health permitted.
She was the mother of 11 children, eight of whom, survive, Mrs. Mary Mahan, Washington
R.D; Mrs. Leota Myers, Washington; Mrs. Margaret McKerrihan, West Finley; Thomas J.
Richey, Hundred, W.Va.; Warren Richey, Torrance; Alonzo Richey, Dallas, W.Va.; Mrs. Bessie
Chambers, West Union, and Miss Mabel Richey at home. She also leaves 24 grandchildren,
and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the late home, Thursday at 1 p.m. in charge of the Rev.
C.S DeBarr. Burial will be in the Dallas Cemetery.
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Thomas J. Richmond, Jr.
Date: 2006-08-02
Visitation Times
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hummell and Barnhill
Memorial Chapel, Inc., Washington, Pa. where services and committal will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2006 with Rev. Gary Gibson officiating.
Military rites will be accorded by the Claysville American Legion Post 639 at
the funeral home.
Thomas J. Richmond, Jr., 59, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 1:20 a.m.
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 in the Donnell House, Washington, Pa. after battling
a cancer related illness for the past six months.
He was born October 29, 1946 in Washington, Pa. a son of the late Thomas Joe
Richmond, Sr. and Kathleen Hampe Richmond and resided in the Claysville and
West Alexander areas most of his life.
Mr. Richmond was a 1964 graduate of McGuffey High School.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as a Sargeant
with the 61st Fld Maint. Sq., MAC at the Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA. and was
a member of the Claysville American Legion Post 639.
Mr. Richmond was a former employee of McGraw Edison, Steeltron and has been
employed by Rockwell Automation/ Reliance Electric of Washington as a
machinist for the past 12 years.
He was a member of the Sultans Car Club of Canonsburg and enjoyed antique
autos, cross-country car cruises and he and his late father restored a 1939
Buick Coupe.
Mr. Richmond was an avid poker player and enjoyed hunting and assisted his
wife the owner & operator of Minihawk Schnauzers and was a former award
winning competitive archerer.
On October 27, 2001, he married Connie J. Kovalski Hawk Richmond who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are one step son, Michael William Hawk of
Yorkville, Oh.; one step daughter, Cherylann Hawk, wife of Jeremiah Mehl of
Winchester, Va.; two step-grandchildren, Farah Dawn Hawk and Cheyenne Autumn
Mehl; one sister, Linda, wife of Edward Borkowski of Claysville, Pa.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your
choice.
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In Remembrance Of
Charles Kenneth Riggle
March 26, 1924 - November 26, 2005
Age: 81
Birthplace: Dallas, West Virginia
Resided In: Wheeling, West Virginia
Visitation: November 27, 2005: Noon - 3 and 6-8 p.m.
Service: November 28, 2005: 2 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
Riggle, Charles Kenneth, 81, of Wheeling died Saturday, November 26, 2005
in the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling.
He was born March 26, 2005 in Dallas, WV the son of the late Jesse and Phoebe
Sampson Riggle.
Mr. Riggle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wheeling, a retired
postal worker and Amway Distributor. He was a WWII Merchant Marine Veteran and
a member of Bates Lodge #33 A. F. & A. M..
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,
Kathryn Jane Fonner Riggle.
Surviving are his wife, Blanche King Ellison Riggle; a son, Daniel Kenneth
Riggle of Columbus, OH; a daughter, Susan Toland and her husband, Jake of
Wheeling; a brother, William Donald Riggle and his wife, Marjory of West
Alexander, PA; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Friends received on Sunday, November 27, 2005 from 12-3 and 6-8 p m at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling and on Monday, November 28, 2005
from 12 until time of service at 2 p m with the Reverend Darrin E. Wright
officiating. Interment in West Alexander.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at ww.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Virginia Clutter Riggs
West Alexander resident Virginia Clutter Riggs, 76, of West Alexander, died
Thursday, March 4, 1993, in her home.
She was born February 10, 1917, in Andersonville, W.Va., a daughter of Clarence
Everett and Hanna Catherine Staley Clutter.
Mrs. Riggs was a dairy farmer and attended Mt. Carmel schools in Spring Hill
Township, Greene County.
On March 20, 1935, in Aleppo, she married, Russell S. Riggs, who died July 24,
1990.
Surviving are a son, Walter R. Riggs of West Alexander, three daughters,
Patricia Riggs Catlett of Wheeling, W.Va.; Shirley Riggs Kimble of Aliance,
Ohio, and Betty Jean Riggs Kuhens of West Alexander; a brother, Thomas E.
Clutter of Washington; two sisters, Nellie Sampson of Akron, Ohio, and Mable
Anderson of Cameron, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren, Sharen, Donald, Richard and
Sandra Catlett, Deborah Kimble Penny, Rhonda Kimble Baum, Randy and Steven
Riggs, Joshua Kuhens and Jeffrey Dutton II; and 10 great-grand-children.
Deceased are six brothers, William, Clarence, Walter, Albert, Arthur and
Hershel Clutter; and three sisters, Alice Mae Clutter Cogley, Naomi Ruth and
Eleanor Jane Clutter.
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Ramsey, Mrs. George (Mary Pattison)
MRS. MARY PATTISON RAMSEY
Mrs. Mary R. Pattison Ramsey, 89, widow of George Ramsey, died at Salem
Oregon. On Thursday no word had been received as to the time of the arrival
of the remains for burial in West Alexander cemetery by Sut. Frank Griffith.
Mrs. Ramsey was one of the family of eight children of Thomas and Jane
Humphrey Pattison, which included five daughters. Their home was north of
West Alexander, near the Blake place, near the State line. Mrs. Ramsey was
united in marriage with George W. Ramsey, who served in Co C. Twenty-second
Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. His death occurred Jan. 17, 1910. Mrs.
Ramsey had resided in Oregon since soon after her husband's death. Six
children were born to them, Bessie, wife of Ed Rogers, Miss Eva Ramsey,
Anna, Thomas, George and John. One of the sons resides in Wilkinsburg, Pa.,
and the others in Oregon, at Salem, or on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Ramsey's
maternal grandfather was Robert Humphrey, who served in the Revolutionary
War and removed General Lafayette, wounded from the field of Brandywine.
The two met in West Alexander when Lafayette passed through on his tour
1825, when they talked over the incidents of the war and the battlefield.
Her paternal grandfather was Rev. Thomas Pattison, a minister of the
Reformed Dissenting Presbytery, born near this place in 1802.
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Picture compliments of Jane McCann Walsh [jmwalsh@direcway.com] Thank you, Jane!
Ruble, Rev Jacob
REV. JACOB RUBLE CALLED BY DEATH JULY 10 IN 95TH YEAR
Rev. Jacob Ruble, retired Presbyterian minister, last surviving veteran of
the Civil War, beloved throughout the community, passed away at his home
west of West Alexander, at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1940, in his 95th
year. He had been in ill health the past year, due to infirmities and
seriously ill since July 4th. He was the last surviving veteran of the Civil
War between Washington and Wheeling.
The remains are to lie in state at West Alexander Presbyterian church, on
Saturday, the 13th, from noon until two o’clock; the funeral service takes
place in the church at that hour, with the pastor, Rev. R.E. Kaufman, in
charge, assisted by Rev. Joseph Hamilton, of Washington; Dr. Frank Fish, of
Millsboro; and Dr. Charles H. McDonald, of West Alexander. The interment will
be in West Alexander cemetery.
Mr. Ruble was born May 16, 1846, at Morris Crossroads, Fayette County, son of
William R. and Elizabeth Wolf Ruble. He attended the local school and learned
shoemaking.
Mr. Ruble was descended of pioneer ancestry that included service in the
Revolutionary War. Sept. 3, 1864, he enlisted for service for the Union cause
in Company I Fiftieth Regiment, Pennsylvania veterans. He was first sent to
Hatcher’s Run and three weeks later to Fort McGelvrey, close enough so that a
stone could be thrown across into the Confederate lines. Mr. Ruble was a member
of the color guard of the first company of the first Union troops to enter
Petersburg, Virginia. His company was discharged at the Dulaney House in
Washington, D.C., June 2, 1865. Seventy-one years later he delivered the
memorial address at West Finley cemetery, without notes, connectedly, one of
4,500 remaining survivors of 400,500 members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His addresses were first to build up Christian character, then to strengthen
Christian citizenship and finally to encourage true American spirit. Mr. Ruble
attended the 50th anniversary and the 75th anniversary observances of the
battle of Gettysburg. He was always loyal to the men of the little bronze
button he was always so proud to wear.
Mr. Ruble was married and after four children were born he entered Waynesburg
College, and was graduated from that institution and Western Theological
Seminary in 1879. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Redstone at the
Presbyterian church at Mt. Pleasant, Fayette county. He served pastorates at
Sewickley, Limestone, Allen Grove, Wolf Run, Marshall county; Unity
Presbyterian church, Graysville, 1894-1909; moved to his residence west of
West Alexander in that year; served as stated supply at East Buffalo
Presbyterian church. Each year at his birth anniversary groups from the
East Buffalo church made pilgrimages to call on their beloved former pastor
- and did so this year. He retired from active ministry in 1927. He was ever
ready in emergencies to fill a preaching appointment or to conduct a service
in the years following his retirement.
He leaves his wife, nee Mary Campbell, and one son, Rev Jacob Ruble, Jr., at
home, pastor of Pigeon.......(rest is missing)
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Ruble, Mrs. Mary (Rev Jacob)
MRS. MARY A .......... HER HOME SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Mrs. Mary A. Ruble, widow of the late Rev. Jacob Ruble, and highly respected
resident of West Alexander, died Sunday evening, April 12, 1942, at 7
o'clock at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 10, 1940.
Mrs. Ruble was a member of a pioneer Marshall county family, a daughter
of Alexander and Mary Dement Campbell. She was one of a family of ten
children.
Deceased was active in religious and Sabbath school work from girlhood
and for many years taught the Trythena and Tryphora Bible class of the
West Alexander Presbyterian church. She was much beloved by the members
of the congregations where her husband served as pastor and admired for
her cheerful spirit and by the beauty she brought about her home with her
garden of flowers.
Mrs. Ruble was married to Rev. Jacob Ruble on December 28, 1893 and for
many years they resided in West Alexander where her husband served as
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Surviving is a son Rev. Jacob C. Ruble, pastor of the Pigeon Creek
Presbyterian church of Eighty-four, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. George S.
Robinson, of Triadelphia and Miss Clara M. Campbell, superintendent of
the West Virginia Home for Aged Women, of Wheeling, W. Va. Funeral
services were held at the West Alexander Presbyterian church Wednesday
afternoon, April 15th, at 3:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Ralph Kaufman
and Dr. Charles H. McDonald. Burial was in West Alexander Cemetery.
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A. Russell (DICK) RUSH,
82, of Brave died at 4:30p.m Wednesday, March
27, 1974, at the Greene County Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted.
Although he had not been in the best of health, death was unexpected.
He was born April 21, 1891, at Pine Bank a son of the late Andre and
Elizabeth Jane MAIN RUSH.
His wife Elizabeth TUSTIN RUSH, who he married on January 6, 1919, survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons Allen of Brave and Duane
of Greensburg and a daughter Aldene, wife of Stephen MALESICK of Cononsburg.
Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.
Two sisters Mrs. Cora Woodruff of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Rhetta Griffith of
Waynesburg and a brother Samuel RUSH of West Alexander also survives.
Two sisters Nora KUHN and Maggie KUHN and a brother Robert Milton RUSH
preceded him in death. He was a life long resident of the Pine Bank, Brave
area and a Charter member of the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company.
For 37 years he worked for the Peoples Natural Gas Company at the Brave
Station and retired I 1955. He was a member of the Kents Chapel United
Methodist Church.
More:
RUSH-Friends of A. Russell ( Dick) RUSH of Brave died Wednesday, March 27,
1974 are being received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 p.m. to
9 p.m. Friday in the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, Main Street,
Waynesburg where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Saturday, March 30,
1974 with Revs. J. DENICOLA and Dale ? officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Bank Cemetery.
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Robert Milton (Milt) Rush, 78, of Waynesburg, died at 11:15 A.M.
Friday, July 14, 1967, at Greene County Memorial Hospital. He had not been in
the best of health for some time, seriously ill for the past several days.
He was born Dec. 18, 1888, in Gilmore Township near Pine Bank, the son
of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Jane Main Rush. He married three times. His
first wife, Harriet Stiles Rush, preceded him in death on Jan. 29, 1939. His
second wife, Burdeen Eddy Rush, died Dec. 3, 1954. His third wife, the former
Margaret Hughes, survives. Most of his life was spent in the Pine Bank and
Brave communities. For the past few years, he had resided in Waynesburg.
He was a member of the Pine Bank Methodist Church.
He was a retired employe of the Peoples Natural Gas Company, having worked at
the Brave Compressor Station as an engineer and tower foreman until his
retirement in 1949.
Surviving in addition to his wife are the following children by his first
marriage; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Leota) Lapping, of New Brighton; three
sons, Robert of Oakdale; Paul of Beaver and Albert of Murraysville; nine
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Kuhn of
Washington; Mrs. Cora Woodruff, of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Rhetta Griffith, of
Waynesburg and two brothers, Samuel of West Alexander and Russell of Brave.
One daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. Gail Roupe, of Apollo, is deceased.
Also deceased are four sisters and one brother.
More:
Friends of Robert Milton (Milt) Rush, of Waynesburg, who died Friday, July
14, 1907, are being received in the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, 197
North Maiden Street, where services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, with Rev.
Neel Rogers officiating. Burial in Greene Co. Memorial Park.
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Sanders, Jennie B
MRS. JENNIE B. SANDERS
Mrs. Jennie B. Sanders, 65, wife of William B. Sanders, died at her home,
Highland Avenue, Claysville, at 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 21, 1939. Mrs.
Sanders had not been in good health for some time but had been seriously
ill only two weeks.
Mrs. Sanders, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Scott Shaler, was born
near West Alexander, March 31, 1874, and had spent her entire life in the
district. She was a former member of the Dutch Fork Christian Church.
Surviving, besides her husband are three sons, John, Akron, O.; Roy,
Clarksburg, W.Va.; Clarence, Washington; the following brothers and
sisters: Woods Shaler, Claysville; Frank Shaler, Hamilton, Kan.; Mrs.
Wallace Clemens, Washington; Mrs. Clarence Howard, Wheeling, W.Va.;
and Mrs. Ralph Phillips, Wendell, W.Va., together with four grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at the late home Wednesday, Aug. 23, at
2 p.m., in charge of the Rev. George Woldon, pastor of the Claysville
Christian Church. Burial will be in the Claysville cemetery.
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Scott, Emma Dille
MRS. EMMA DILLE SCOTT
Mrs. Emma Dille Scott, widow of the late Joseph A. Scott, native of Greene
county and since 1918 resident of West Alexander, died at her home Waltz
building, at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1940, of a heart ailment, in her
71st year. A brief service will be held at the Dunlap funeral chapel at
one o’clock this afternoon, Friday, the 12th, in charge of Rev. Jacob
Ruble, Jr., pastor of Pigeon Creek Presbyterian church. The full service
will be held in Harmony Presbyterian church at Wind Ridge. Interment in
Wind Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. Scott was born at Wind Ridge, July 23, 1869, daughter of Abrah__ V.
and Lucy Scott Dille. She received her schooling and spent her early life
there and was united in marriage with Joseph D. Scott. She was a member of
Harmony Presbyterian church. The family moved to West Alexander in 1918,
the daughters for many years being in charge of the central telephone
office. Mr. Scott died in 1922.
She leaves two daughters, Miss Lena Scott, at home, and Dille, wife of
W.C. Hogg, Washington; one grandchild; three step sons, Thomas H. Scott, of
Claysville; Clyde M. Scott, Washington, Pa., and Foster Scott, West
Alexander; one sister, Mrs. George C. Rogers, of Claysville.
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Scott, Robert W.
ROBERT W. SCOTT, PROMINENT VALLEY GROVE RESIDENT, DEAD
Robert W. Scott passed away at North Wheeling Hospital near 2:30 o’clock
Sunday afternoon, September 12, 1937, of cerebral hemorrhage. He was
conveyed to the hospital August 30th, and underwent an operation, from
which he was apparently recovering. Kindred visited him Saturday. Word of
his demise came as a shock to his relatives and friends. The funeral
service was held at the Scott home at Valley Grove at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Interment was in West Alexander cemetery.
The service was in charge of Rev. P.G. Dykhuizen, pastor of Roney’s Point
United Presbyterian church. The pallbearers were nephews: Paul Curtis,
Charles Shaler, Ray Scott, Glenn Scott, Gaylord Scott, Thomas Shaler.
Mr. Scott was born on the Scott farm at Brush Run, July 1, 1881, son of
Thomas and Clara Barr Scott. When he was six years old his family moved to
the Mehaffey farm on Dry Ridge. He attended McAdoo School. In young
manhood he took to training horses for the race track, owned by others and
himself. In this profession he attended fairs in Eastern Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania - at Burgettstown, Waynesburg, Carmichaels, Jacktown, West
Alexander, missing but few fairs at the latter place and often officiating
in the (the sentence ends here) He performed similar service at the recent
Jacktown fair. He was of affable disposition, had many friends over the
fair area and in local communities.
Mr. Scott operated a sawmill and later operated a garage and service
station at Valley Grove, where he had resided much of the time since his
marriage in April 1903, with Miss Margaret Anderson, of Potomac. Mr. Scott
attended the recent reunion of the family at Sunset.
He leaves his wife, his aged mother, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. J.
Nee, of New Philadelphia, O.; Carl R. Scott, Valley Grove, and Robert T.
Scott, Canton, O.; one brother, James A. Scott, West Liberty; five sisters,
Mrs. Annie B. Rice, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. George Sheller, West Alexander,
RD.; Mrs. A.B. Garrison, West Liberty RD; Mrs. Frank Howard and Mrs. Thomas
H. Scott, Claysville.
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GEORGE M. SHALER
George M. Shaler, 73, well known farmer and stock raiser, died Tuesday,
March 10, at his home in Donegal Township, north of West Alexander, after a
long illness.
A son of Charles and Martha Howard Shaler, he was born on the farm on
which he died, and had spent all of his life there. He was a member of the
Dutch Fork Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Fannie Scott Shaler; two sons, Charles A. of
West Alexander, and Thomas of West Alexander, R.D.; six daughters, Mrs.
Clarabelle Bailes of West Alexander, R.D., Mrs. Juanita Custer of
Steubenville, O., Mrs. Margaret Wimmer and Mrs. Ruth Jacobs, both of
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Mary Stollar of Bethany, W.Va., and Mrs. Helen Garrison
of West Alexander, R.D.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Anderson of Claysville and
Mrs. Catherine Potter of Columbus, O.; a brother, Marion of Independence;
17 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Brownlee Funeral Home in Claysville, where
funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m., in charge of the Rev.
W.E. Ferrell. Interment will be in the West Alexander cemetery.
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Helen Shaler Garrison,
93, of Valley Grove, W.Va., died Saturday, September 21, 2002, in Wheeling,
W.Va., Medical Center.
She was born October 13, 1908, in Washington County, a daughter of George
and Fannie Scott Shaler.
Mrs. Garrison was a graduate of West Liberty State College and received
her master's degree from West Virginia University.
She retired as a schoolteacher at Beech Bottom School in Brooke County, W.Va.
Her husband, Raymond O. Garrison Sr., died February 18, 1959.
Surviving are two sons, Gerald “Frank” Garrison of West Alexander and Paul L.
Garrison of Valley Grove; a daughter, Delores "Tissie" McFadden of Wellsburg,
W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Deceased are two sons, Raymond O. Garrison Jr., who died March 23, 1992, and
Maurice Ronald Garrison, who died August 4, 1998; two grandsons, E.R. McFadden,
who died February 16, 1995, and Richard Kevin Garrison, who died in 1969;
seven sisters; and three brothers.
Services were held Monday in Wellsburg, W.Va., with entombment in Highland
Hills Mausoleum, Follansbee, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to
West Liberty Christian Church Building Fund, West Liberty, WV. Chambers
Funeral Home, Wellsburg, was in charge of arrangements.
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Raymond Garrison,
Jr., 65, of RD2 Valley Grove, W. Va., died March 23, 1992 in Ohio Valley
General Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., following a short illness.
He was born July 12, 1926, a son of Helen Shaler Garrison and the late Raymond
Garrison, Sr.
He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1946 and from that time until
his retirement in 1988 he was employed by the State Highway Dept. of W. Va.
Mr. Garrison was a protestant and loyal Democrat. He was never married.
Besides his mother with whom he resided, he leaves three brothers; Frank H.
Garrison of West Alexander, Maurice and Paul Garrison both of RD 2 Valley
Grove, W. Va.; one sister, Dolores McFadden, Wash. Pike, Wellsburg, W. Va.,
and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held March 26 with the Rev. James Wilkins officiating.
Interment following in the mausoleum in Highland Hills memorial Park,
Brooke County.
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Shaler, Jennie A.
WELL KNOWN WOMAN OF WEST ALEXANDER DIES
WEST ALEXANDER, July 19 -
Mrs. Jennie A. Shaler, aged 84 years, died in her home her Saturday
morning, July 17 at 4 o'clock. She had suffered a stroke on Friday.
Mrs. Shaler, a well known and respected resident of West Alexander,
had lived practically her entire life in this vicinity. A daughter of
George W. and Eliza Cook Jones, she was born in West Virginia, but the
family moved here when she was a small child.
She was the widow of William Shaler, who died 14 years ago.
She leaves one brother, D.F. Jones, of Bethany, W.Va., and several
nieces.
She was a member of the Castleman Run Methodist Episcopal Church, but
had attended the West Alexander Methodist Episcopal Church.
Funeral services will be held in her home Monday at 2 o’clock, in
charge of the Rev. H.E. McNeely, pastor of the West Alexander Methodist
Episcopal Church, assisted by the Rev. G.K. Monroe of the West
Alexander Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the West Alexander Cemetery.
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Melvin Shaler
Dies At Age 71
Melvin Lee Moe Shaler, 71, of West Alexander, R.D.1, died Thursday, September
10, 1992, in the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
Born October 8, 1920, in Valley Grove, WV, he was a son of Charles A. Shaler
and Pearl Amos Shaler.
He was member of Claysville United Methodist Church.
Mr. Shaler was a carpenter and was origin-ally associated with the former
Charles A. Shaler and Sons Lumber Co. in West Alexander. He attended Valley
Grove elementary schools and West Alexander High School.
He was a member and past commander of Legion Post 656 and was a member of the
Fraternal Brotherhood of America Local 3.
Mr. Shaler served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II as a seaman third class.
On April 14, 1951, in Reno, NV, he married Ila Mae Plants, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Mark L. Shaler of West Alexander; two daughters,
Rita Mankey of West Alexander and Mona Openbrier of Washington; one brother,
Charles A. Shaler Jr. of Triadelphia, WV; one sister, Dorothy Murray, West
Liberty, WV; three grandchildren, Alan Mankey, Jason Mankey and Heather Shaler;
and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are twin sisters, Thelma and Velma Shaler, and his stepmother, Agnes Shaler.
Services were held September 13 with the Rev. Dennis Arnold officiating.
Interment was in West Alexander Cemetery. (W.R.)
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Rebecca Ann Shaler
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Shaler, 82, widow of M.L. Shaler, died Thursday, May 4, 1944,
at 6:20 p.m. in her home, 621 Beech Street, following an illness of one year.
Mrs. Shaler was born July 4, 1862, at Flushing, O., a daughter of the late
Jesse and Emma Zink Lindsay. She was a member of the West Middletown United
Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Shaler, a resident of this city for one year, is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Hazel White, in whose home she died; five grandchildren and three great-
grand-children. Two sisters and five brothers are deceased.
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In Remembrance Of
Opal Virginia Miller Smith
January 25, 1915 - January 04, 2006
Age: 90
Birthplace: Washington County, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Elm Grove, Wheeling, West Virginia
Visitation: January 06, 2006: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: January 07, 2006: 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
Smith, Opal Virginia Miller, 90, of Elm Grove died Wednesday, January 4,
2006 in Wheeling Hospital.
She was born January 25, 1915 in Washington County, PA the daughter of the
late Edgar McCrea Miller and Hazel McVay Miller.
Opal and her husband, Henry H. Smith who passed away in 1979 operated a Dairy
Farm in Valley Grove. She was a member of West Alexander Christian Church,
West Alexander, PA since childhood; a 4-H leader for thirty years teaching
many to sew and cook and a member of the Ohio County Farm Women's Club.
Grandma as she was fondly called by her grandchildren reminded everyone of the
Book of Ephesians, Chapter 2, verses 8 & 9: "For by grace you have been saved
through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works
lest anyone should boast." She was showing us the importance of forgiving
others as Christ would forgive you. We invite you to accept this invitation
and celebrate with Opal.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two
sisters, Thelma Smith and Ruby Pearle Miller and two brothers, Raymond M.
Miller and James Earl Miller.
Surviving are two children, Dr. John Edgar Smith of State College, PA and
Virginia Smith Loew and her husband, Delmer of Valley Grove; a brother, Edgar
R. Miller of Washington, PA; a sister, Hazel Ann Fulks of Ukiah, CA; eight
grandchildren, Virginia Loew-Shelhammer, Beverly Loew-Baker, Delmer "Keith"
Loew, Jr, Carolyn Loew-Kingsland, Alyce Pagano, Evelyn Loew-Minch, Susan
Loew-Stirewalt and Curtis Loew and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 6, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p m and
on Saturday, January 7, 2005 from noon until time of service at 1 p m at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling. Interment in West Alexander
Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio County 4-H
Foundation, Wheeling, WV 26003 or West Alexander Christian Church, West
Alexander, PA 15376.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at
www.kepnerfuneral.com.
Opal Virginia Miller Smith
Member of West Alexander Christian Church
1/7/2006 Saturday, January 07, 2006
Opal Virginia Miller Smith, 90, of Elm Grove, W.Va., died Wednesday,
January 4, 2006, in Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital.
She was born January 25, 1915, in Washington County, a daughter of Edgar
McCrea Miller and Hazel McVay Miller.
She and her husband, Henry H. Smith, who died in 1979, operated a dairy farm
in Valley Grove, W.Va. She was a member of West Alexander Christian Church
since childhood, a 4-H leader for 30 years, teaching many to sew and cook, and
a member of Ohio County Farm Women's Club.
"Grandma," as she was fondly called by her grandchildren, reminded everyone of
Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not
of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast."
It was important to her to forgive others as she believed Christ forgave.
Surviving are two children, Dr. John Edgar Smith of State College and Virginia
Smith Loew and husband Delmer of Valley Grove; a brother, Edgar R. Miller of
Washington; a sister, Hazel Ann Fuks of Ukiah, Calif.; eight grandchildren,
Virginia Loew-Shelhammer, Beverly Loew-Baker, Delmer (Keight) Loew Jr.,
Carolyn Loew-Kingsland, Alyce Pagano, Evelyn Loew-Minch, Susan Loew-Stirewalt
and Curtis Loew; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, deceased are two sisters, Thelma
Smith and Ruby Pearle Miller; and two brothers, Raymond M. Miller and James
Earl Miller.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 1
p.m., the time of service, Saturday, January 7, in Kepner Funeral Home, 166
Kruger Street, Wheeling. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio County 4-H Foundation,
Wheeling, WV 26003, or West Alexander Christian Church, West Alexander, PA
15376. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at
www.kepnerfuneral.com.
Correction
In the obituary of Opal Virginia Miller Smith, published Friday, a surviving
sister should have been listed as Hazel Ann Fulks of Ukiah, Calif.
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Sonda, H. F., Mrs.
MRS. H.F. SONDA
Theresa Belle McAdoo Sonda, 70, died at her home in South Strabane
Township, Washington R.D.2, at 6 o'clock p.m., Wednesday, after a lingering
illness. She was the daughter of the late J.P. and Isabel McAdoo and was
born in Donegal Township, March 12, 1871. In April, 1917, she was married
to H.F. Sonda and had lived in Washington and vicinity since her marriage.
Besides her husband, H.F. Sonda, she is survived by four sisters and one
brother: Mrs. L.C. Sonda, Washington; Mrs. David Sonda, Avella R.D.2; Mrs.
Norval Castner, Bridgeport, Nebraska, and John G. McAdoo, Independence
Township. She was a member of First Christian Church of Washington.
Friends will be received at the Bebout & McNary Funeral Home, where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock, in charge of the Rev.
John W. Love. Interment will be in West Alexander Cemetery
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Washington Observer
paper under Greene County News
Thomas Allen (Bill) Spragg
NEAR LATROBE
FORMER AREA MAN DIES
IN MOBILE HOME FIRE
A former Waynesburg man died Tuesday night, July 24, of smoke inhalation
when his mobile home near Latrobe caught fire and was destroyed. The victim was
Thomas Allen (Bill) Spragg, 63, of Latrobe, R.D. 2. His wife, Edna Mae Orndoff
Spragg, died on July 18 of this year and he was alone in the mobile home when
fire broke out about 7 p.m. He was pronounced dead at 7:45 p.m. at the Latrobe
Hospital. Firefighting authorities from Latrobe and Greensburg said that
fireman found the victim lying on the floor in a back bedroom. Although the
cause of the blaze was not immediately determined, authorities said they
felt that a burning cigarette could have been responsible for the fire.
Two neighbors turned in the alarm about 7 p.m. and then attempted to rescue
Mr. Spragg, but were driven back by the flames and intense heat. They were
identified as George Baughman and Paul Berger.
Firemen said the blaze burned through a telephone trunk line and disrupted
service in the area for some time. The mobile home was valued at $10,000, and
Bell Telephone Company officials estimated their damages at several thousand
dollars. Mr. Spragg, a son of Pearl B. Spragg of Waynesburg, R.D. 4 (Oak
Forest) and the late James Ira Spragg, was born September 22, 1909 in Center
Township, and resided most of his life in Oak Forest and Waynesburg. He had
resided for the past eight years at Latrobe, where he was a construction
worker. He was a member of the Pursley Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to
his mother are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Arlene) Brown of Moundsville, W.Va.;
four grandchildren, Allen, Cynthia, Charles, and Christina, all of Moundsville;
two sisters, Miss Edna Lee Spragg, Waynesburg, R.D. 4, and Mrs. Charles Riggs,
Anthony, Fla., and two brothers, Robert Earl Spragg, Waynesburg, R.D. 5, and
Charles Franklin Spragg, Richmond, Ohio.
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Sprowls, Charles W. Jr.
Charles W. SPROWLS Jr.
WWII vet served as president of local organizations
Charles W. SPROWLS Jr. of Washington died Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in UPMC-
Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born in West Alexander, a son of Charles W. SPROWLS Sr. and Fern
TRAVIS SPROWLS.
Mr. SPROWLS was a 1942 graduate of West Alexander High School, attended
Waynesburg College on a basketball scholarship and graduated from University of
Pittsburgh in 1950.
He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
Mr. SPROWLS retired as senior manager from Beneficial Finance Co. after 28
years.
He had served as a past president for Washington Lions Club, West Alexander
Post 656 American Legion and Southwest Pennsylvania Lenders Exchange. Mr.
SPROWLS was a life member of Golf Club of Washington, a charter and life
member of the board of directors of Washington Independent Political Club
and a life member of BPOE Lodge 776.
On September 4, 1948, in Washington, he married Edith MARTIN, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Mary J. SPROWLS-HARRIS;
a brother, D.C. SPROWLS of Houston, Texas; and a sister, Jean SPROWLS PATTISON
of National City, Calif.
Deceased are three brothers, Dr. Leo TRAVIS, Wallace SPROWLS and James
SPROWLS.
SPROWLS - Friends of Charles W. SPROWLS Jr. of Washington, who died
Wednesday, March 3, 2004, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
and noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in PIATT and BARNHILL Funeral Home,
420 Locust Avenue, Washington. A blessing service will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, March 8, in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with the Rev.
Nick SPIRKO and the Rev. Thomas HAMILTON officiating. Interment will follow
in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity
of one's choice.
Source - Observer-Reporter newspaper online edition, Washington,
Washington County, Pennsylvania dated Friday, March 5, 2004
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12/14/2005
Harley Montgomery Sprowls
Harley Montgomery Sprowls, 86, of West Alexander, died Monday, December 12,
2005, in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be handled by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral
Home, West Alexander. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
More:
Harley Montgomery Sprowls
Harley Montgomery Sprowls, 86, of West Alexander, died Monday, December 12,
2005, in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be handled by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral
Home, West Alexander. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
12/15/2005
Harley Montgomery Sprowls, 86, of West Alexander, died Monday, December 12,
2005, in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be handled by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral
Home, West Alexander. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
Harley Montgomery Sprowls
Active West Alexander Presbyterian Church member
Harley Montgomery Sprowls, 86, of West Alexander, died Monday, December 12,
2005, in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
He was born May 25, 1919, in East Finley Township, a son of Montgomery and
Nellie Viola Scott.
Mr. Sprowls was a member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church, where he was a
deacon and sang in the choir.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a mechanic for many years.
Mr. Sprowls was a member of West Alexander American Legion Post 656.
He enjoyed playing dartball, telling stories, lawn care, watching horses and
fixing and maintaining equipment and vehicles.
On December 24, 1945, in West Alexander Presbyterian Church parsonage, he
married Mary Letha, who is deceased.
Surviving are six brothers and two sisters; a grandson, U.S. Army Maj. Thomas
(Becky) Simons Jr.; a granddaughter, Mrs. James (Lynne) Filicko; two great-
granddaughters, Abigail and Madison Filicko; and a son-in-law, Thomas (Karen)
Simons and their sons, Chris and Jacob Simons.
A daughter, Mary Belle Simons, is deceased.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, in West Alexander Presbyterian Church, with
the Rev. Jeri-Lynne Bouterse officiating. Interment will be in West Alexander
Cemetery. West Alexander American Legion Post 656 will conduct graveside
honors. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to West Alexander
Presbyterian Church or West Alexander American Legion Post 656.
Harley Montgomery Sprowls
Additional information was received for the obituary of Harley Montgomery
Sprowls, published Thursday. Mr. Sprowls was a son of William Montgomery
Sprowls and Nellie Viola Scott Sprowls. Survivors include six brothers, Oliver,
Elmer, John, Vance, Franklin and Charles Sprowls; and two sisters, Opal
Woodburn and Hilda Waychoff. Deceased family members include his parents; his
wife, Mary Letha Craig Sprowls, who died May 21, 2005; and 10 siblings, Edna
Scherich, Edgar, Wilda, Harvey and William Sprowls, Evelyn Phillips, Simeon and
Alfred Sprowls, Catherine Snyder and Hazel Plants.
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Monday, May 23, 2005
Mary Letha Sprowls
Active West Alexander Presbyterian Church member
Mary Letha Sprowls, 80, of West Alexander, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, in
Washington Hospital.
She was born September 28, 1924, in Valley Grove, W.Va., a daughter of Frank
and Pearl Woods Craig.
She was a member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church, where she was a deacon,
sang in the choir and was a member of Willing Hands workers and Willing Workers
quilting group.
Mrs. Sprowls was a 1944 West Alexander High School graduate.
She worked as a telephone operator at Washington Hospital followed by 43 years
as a beautician.
Mrs. Sprowls was a former president of West Alexander American Legion Post 656
Ladies Auxiliary, where she had recently received her 50-year member pin. A
former Girl Scout leader, she was a member of West Alexander Golden Agers and
West Alexander Homemakers Association.
She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, gardening, baking and playing bunko, piano
and organ.
On December 24, 1945, at West Alexander Presbyterian Church parsonage, she
married Harley M. Sprowls, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister, Dorothy Creighton of Lodi, Ohio; a grandson, Maj.
Thomas (Becky) Simons Jr., U.S. Army; a granddaughter, Mrs. James (Lynne)
Filicko; and two great-granddaughters, Abigail and Madison Filicko; and a son-
in-law, Thomas Simons, and his sons, Chris and Jacob Simons.
Deceased is a daughter, Mary Belle Simons.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in West Alexander Presbyterian Church, with the
Rev. Jerri-Lynne Bouterse and the Rev. Gary Gibson co-officiating. Interment
will be in West Alexander Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions
be made to West Alexander Presbyterian Church or West Alexander American Legion
Post 656.
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Eddie Furman Staggers,
72, of R.D. 1, West Alexander, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, May 22, 1964, at his home
after a lingering illness.
Born May 6, 1892 at Jackson Township, the son of the late Henry and
Mary
Thomas Staggers, he lived most of his life in Washington and Greene
counties.
Mr. Staggers was a retired carpenter having been employed for 18
years
by the Finley Clay Products Company in Washington.
He is survived by his widow, Dora Phillips Staggers, whom he
married
June 24, 1942; one daughter, Mary, at home; one sister, Mrs. V.E.
(Della)
Jones of R.D 1, Holbrook, and one half-brother, Blaine Thomas of
Chicago, Ill.
Two brothers, Earl and John are deceased. Mr. Staggers had attended
the West
Alexander Methodist Church.
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Eddie Furman Staggers, 72, of RD 1, West Alexander, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday,
May 22, 1964, at his home after a lingering illness.
Born May 6, 1892, at Jackson Township, the son of the late Henry and Mary
Thomas Staggers, he lived most of his life in Washington and Greene
counties.
Mr. Staggers was a retired carpenter having been employed for 18 years by
the Finley Clay Products Company in Washington.
He is survived by his widow, Dora Phillips Staggers, whom he married
June 24, 1942,; one daughter, Mary, at home; one sister, Mrs. V. E. "Della"
Jones of RD 1, Holbrook, and one half-brother, Blaine Thomas of Chicago,
Ill.
Two brothers, Earl and John are deceased. Mr. Staggers had attended
the West Alexander Methodist Church.
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Friends of Eddie Furman Staggers of RD 1, West Alexander, who died Friday,
May 22, 1964, are being received from 7 P.M. Saturday "today" until 11 A.
M. Monday at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville. The body will
be in state from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Monday, the hour of service, at the
Phillips Methodist Church. Rev. John H. Debolt will be in charge of the
services. Burial at Phillips Cemetery.
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, for Mrs. Mary
Hughes Staggers, aged 44, wife of East Staggers, of Sugar Grove, Aleppo
township, who died at 2:45 A. M., Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Greene County
Memorial hospital. The rites will be held at 1 o'clock in the Staggers
home with Rev. A. M. Riggs, of Wind Ridge officiating. Interment will be in
the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Staggers had been ill four months. A daughter of T. J. Hughes and
Eliza Lewis Hughes, she was born May 5, 1889, in Aleppo township and spent
all her life in that section. She was a member of the Church of God at Sugar
Grove. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Olive Meighen,
wife of Mark Meighen, of West Alexander
Funeral services will be held Tuesday after, Jan. 16, for Mrs. Mary Hughes
Staggers, aged 44, wife of East Staggers, of Sugar Grove, Aleppo township,
who died at 2:45 A.M. Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Greene County Memorial
Hospital.
The rites will be held at 1 o'clock in the Staggers home with Rev. A. M.
Riggs, of Wind Ridge officiating. Internment will be in the Sugar Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Staggers had been ill four months. A daughter of T. J. Hughes and
Eliza Lewis Hughes; she was born May 5, 1889, in Aleppo township and spent
all her life in that location. She was a member of the Church of God at Sugar
Grove. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Olive Meighen,
wife of Mark Meighen, of West Alexander.
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Annie E. Staley
Homemaker and gardener
Annie E. Pierce Staley,
81, of Claysville R.D.2 died Tuesday, February 22, 1994, in her home after
a brief illness.
Born February 23, 1912, in Washington, she was a daughter of William and Martha
Rogers Pierce.
Mrs. Staley was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening.
In September 1926, she married Clarence L. Staley, who died January 22, 1963.
Surviving are six sons, Clarence H. Staley, Frank L. Staley, Joseph L. Staley
and David R. Staley, all of Claysville, Samuel R. Staley of Washington and
Edward W. Staley of Jefferson; one daughter, Mrs. James (Freda) Long of
Washington; three brothers, Homer Pierce of Burgettstown, Eugene Pierce of
Imperial and William Pierce of Clinton; two sisters, Margaret Emler of Clinton
and Bessie Lytle of Bethel Park; 26 grand-children, and 25 great grandchildren.
Deceased are two sons, Thomas Staley and Lloyd Staley; four brothers, Russell
Pierce, Enoch Pierce, George Pierce and James Pierce; four sisters, Gertrude
Huggins, Mary Mull, Pearl Pierce and Myrtle Pierce; two grandsons, Douglas
Staley and Eddie Staley; and one great granddaughter.
STALEY Friends of Annie E. Pierce Staley of Claysville R.D.2, who died
Tuesday, February 22, 1994, will be received from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Wednesday in
Warco Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Avenue, Washington, S.
Timothy Warco, director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
February 24, with the Rev. Bruce K. Merritt officiating. Interment in West
Alexander Cemetery.
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Helen Stella Krupinski Stout
Helen Stella Krupinski Stout, 78, of West Alexander, died Monday, October 8,
2007, in Humbert Lane Nursing Center, Washington.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Kepner Funeral
Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., where final arrangements
are pending.
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Helen Stella Krupinski Stout
West Alexander resident
enjoyed playing bingo
Helen Stella Krupinski Stout, 78, of West Alexander, died Monday, October 8,
2007, in Humbert Lane Nursing Centre, Washington.
She was born May 10, 1929, in Wheeling, W.Va., a daughter of Anthony and Stella
Riska Krupinski.
She was retired from McGuffey School District, Claysville.
Mrs. Stout was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Claysville.
She also was a member of McGuffey Senior Citizens and America Legion Auxiliary
Post 656, West Alexander.
In retirement, she enjoyed working in her flower garden, playing bingo, baking
and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen Sprowls and husband Bob of Pensicola Beach,
Fla.; two sons, Edward P. Stout and wife Debbie of West Alexander and Joseph J.
Stout and wife Johnna of Washington; a sister, Rose Saytor of Lacy, Wash.;
three brothers, Anthony, Herman and Robert Krupinski, all of Wheeling; and four
grandchildren, Katie, Maggie and Jonathan Stout and Patrick Sprowls.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Edward J. Stout; a
sister, Carolyn Harshman; and a brother, Michael Krupinski.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Kepner
Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Funeral liturgy with Mass
will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, in St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church, Elm Grove, Wheeling, with Father H. Joseph Wilhelm as
celebrant.
Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the McGuffey Senior Citizens Center, 105
Green Street, Claysville, PA 15323. Online condolences may be made to the
family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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West Alexander, June 25.- Daniel Strope, of this place, died at his home
last night of Bright's disease, aged 77 years. Mr. Strope moved to this
place last October and had been a sufferer with the disease, from which
he died ever since he came to this place. Mr. Strope moved to this place
last October from Aleppo, Greene County, and is well known in that
section. Prior to moving to this place he was a successful farmer at
Aleppo. Early in life he was married to Miss Mary Mitchell, who died in
1895. Mr.Strope was later married to Mrs. Ellen Davis, who survives
him. The following children from the first union survive: Mrs. Mildred
Hunt, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Anna Braden, of West Maiden street extension,
Washington; John E. Strope, of Aleppo; J.T. Strope, of Beham; G.W. and
D.P. Strope, of Taylorstown; H.G. Strope, of Valley Grove. Funeral
services will be held to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock from his late home
after which the remains will be taken to his former home near Aleppo,
where the interment will be made in the Windy Gap burying ground near Aleppo.
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The Washington Observer,
March 28, 1906
Martin Supler
Waynesburg. March 13 - - Martin Supler, of Richhill township, died Saturday of
general debility, in his 66th year. For the larger part of his life, he was
engaged in farming, but of later years he had been merchandising at Ryerson’s
Station.
He was a member of Co. C. 18th. Pa. Cavalry. He saw severe service, being in
engagements at Williamsport, South Mountain, Gettysburg and elsewhere. While in
the picket line he received a gunshot wound in his left arm. Necessitating the
removal of 3 ½ inches of bone.
He was honorably discharges in 1864 on account of his wounds, which gave him
serious trouble during later years and especially in his last illness.
He was a surgeon in his company and a brave honorable soldier.
He was a member of Smith Post No. 428 of Jacksonville.
The funeral was held Monday at 1 o’clock, from his late home, conducted buy the
Rev. F.A. Bright, of Waynesburg. Comrade Supler is survived by his wife, five
sons, and daughters. Interment was at Jacksonville.
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Martin Delaney SUPLER
Sears Roebuck manager formerly of Florida
Martin Delaney SUPLER, 97, of Washington, died at 5 p.m. Thursday,
November 25, 2004, in HIXENBAUGH Nursing Home, Claysville, following
a one-year illness.
He was born April 8, 1907, in Alexandria, Va., a son of Willard and
Lydia PRALL SUPLER.
Mr. SUPLER graduated from Washington High School in 1928 and was a
member of Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church.
Since 1932, he was employed by Sears and Roebuck as a division manager.
Mr. SUPLER lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for 35 years, and returned
to Washington in 2000.
He enjoyed fishing.
On August 7, 1943, in Oil City, he married Josephine LAHR SUPLER, who
died October 15, 2000.
Surviving are four nephews, John M. MERCER of Springfield, Va., Gene
MERCER and Richard STRAWN, both of Washington, and David D. STRAWN of
Independence, Mo.
Deceased are three sisters, Florence STRAWN, Matilda MERCER and M.
Frances SHEARER.
Service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family,
with the Rev. John HOFFMAN officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of William G. NEAL Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue,
Washington.
Source - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper online edition, Washington,
Washington County, Pennsylvania dated Saturday, November 27, 2004
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Don James Swart
February 28, 1967 - January 15, 2003
Age: 35
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: Mechanicsville, Maryland
Visitation: January 18, 2003: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
January 19, 2003: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Service: January 20, 2003: 10:30 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
Swart, Don J., 35 of Maryland formerly of Wheeling went to sleep on
Wednesday, January 15, 2003 in Maryland as a result of a an automobile
accident.
He was born February 28, 1967 in Wheeling the son of Patty Ebbert Swart of
Wheeling and Mr. and Mrs. James Swart of Windsor Heights.
Don was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School and a Protestant. He was a
Marine Veteran with the rank of Sergeant and a helicopter mechanic.
In addition to his parents he was survived by a daughter, Donielle Swart of
Ocala, Fla., his fiancé, Charlotte Holt of Maryland, three sisters, Shirley
Swart, Betty Edgel and Carol Buchanan and her husband, John all of Wheeling,
six nieces and nephews, Melissa Campbell, Charles Edgel, Courtney and Luke
Swart, Jesse and Corey Buchanan and several aunts and uncles.
Friends received Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and January 19, 2003 from 2-
4 and 6-8 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling where
services will be held on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. with the
Reverend Robert J. Romick officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery,
West Alexander, Pa. U. S. Marine Corp will conduct military graveside
services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeling Society for Crippled Children,
1305 National Rd., Wheeling, WV. 26003.
Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
[leslieswiger@hotmail.com]
Graciously submitted by Leslie E. Swiger, son and grandson of the Swiger obits. Thank you, Sonny!
Leslie Orin Swiger, 77, of West Alexander, died Wednesday,
September 11, 1991, at 07:26 a.m., in the Wheeling Hospital Medical Park,
Wheeling, W. Va., after a serious illness of two years.
He was born March 20, 1914, in Alma, W.Va., a son of the late Oscar Benjamin
and Dessie M. Kendall Swiger and had been a resident of West Alexander most of
his life. He was a life member of The West Alexander United Methodist Church.
Leslie was a veteran of World War 11, serving as a private first class in the
U.S. Army in the 1909 Command Unit.
Mr. Swiger was a member of the West Alexander American Legion Post No. 656.
Leslie was a former employee of the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation; and the Don Swart Trucking Company in West Alexander. He was
the former owner and operator of the Swiger's Garage on North Liberty St., West
Alexander and owner and operator of Swiger's Boron Service Station in West
Alexander prior to retiring in 1978.
On October 8, 1938, he married Roberta Elizabeth Schultz of 130 Pierce St.,
Wheeling, W.Va. who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Leslie Earl (Sonny) Swiger of Woodbridge, Ontario,
Canada and St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., and a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Sissy,
Donna Jean) Richey of Aliquippa, Pa., and a grandson, Jason Lee Roy Richey: a
sister, Edna Davis of R.D. #1 West Alexander.
Deceased are a daughter and a grandson. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, September 13, 1991 at 2:30 p.m. in the West Alexander United
Methodist Church. Interment will be in the West Alexander Cemetery.
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Roberta Elizabeth (Schultz) Swiger, 74 of West Alexander, died at 9:36 P.M. on
Saturday, October 03, 1992, in the Wheeling Hospital Medical Park, Wheeling,
W.Va.
Born January 11, 1918, in Waunetta, Neb., she was a daughter of Fred Henry and
Grace Pearl Prettyman Schultz of 130 Pierce St., Wheeling, W.Va.
Roberta had been a resident of West Alexander for the past 55 years.
Mrs. Swiger was a member of West Alexander United Methodist Church, where she
also was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Winning Circle Class and
the Inbetweeners.
She also was a former Brownie and Girl Scout leader in West Alexander and a
former member and queen of the Dames of Malta in Wheeling, W.Va.
Mrs. Swiger was last employed for about 10 years at Wheeling Corrugating
Company.
On October 8, 1938, she married Leslie Orin Swiger, who died this past
September 11, 1991.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Leroy (Sissy, Donna Jean Swiger) Richey
of Aliquippa; a son, Leslie Earl (Sonny) Swiger of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
and St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.; a grandson, Jason Lee Roy Richey; three
sisters, Freda Fox of Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Vincent (Esther) Kirchner of
Woodbine, Md., and Mrs. James (Helen) Childers of Oklahoma City, OKLA.; and two
brothers, William Schultz of Wheeling W.Va. and Edward Schultz of Portsmouth,
Va.
Deceased are a daughter, who died in infancy; and four brothers, Robert, James,
Junior and Albert Schultz all of Wheeling, W.Va.
Interment will be at the West Alexander Cemetery.
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Oscar Benjamin Swiger,
76 resident of Pine Street, Davenport, Fla.,died Friday, December 13, 1968.
Oscar was born in Morgantown, W.Va. July 22, 1892. In 1911 he married Dessie
Kendall who died in 1936 and to this union were born two children.
Mr. Swiger lived in West Alexander for a number of years where he operated his
own garage business. He was a member of the West Alexander Methodist church.
In 1937 he married Margaret Cohick who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Leslie Orin Swiger and a daughter, Mrs. Edna Davis,
both of West Alexander; The grandchildren: Leslie (Sonny) Earl Swiger, Donna
(Sissy) Swiger and James (Jimmy) Davis and four step-children. A sister: Mrs.
Martha Toothman, Ft. Peirce, Fla. Four brothers: Marion of Columbus, Ohio.
Walter, Waynesburg, Pa., Carl, New London, Ohio and Perley of Washington, Pa.
also survive.
Two sisters, Laura and Orlie and two brothers, Orval and George are deceased.
Funeral services were held in Haines City, Fla. at 2 p.m. Monday, December 16,
1968 with burial at the Forest Hill Cemetery Haines City, Florida.
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Mrs. Dessie M. Kendall SWIGER, Mrs. Dessie M. Kendall Swiger wife of Oscar
B. Swiger, respected resident of this community the past 14 years and for
several years in poor health, died at their home on South Liberty street,
Tuesday, March 31 at 10:40p.m.
Dessie had been ill almost four years. The short funeral service at two
o'clock this Friday afternoon at her late home, with full service in her home
church West Alexander Methodist Episcopal in charge will be her pastor, Rev.
H.E.McNeely.
Interment in West Alexander cemetery.
Mrs. Swiger was born at Bearsville, W.Va., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Kendall. Soon after the family moved to Wilbur, W.Va., where she attended
school and early in life became a member of the United Brethren church at
Fairview. In 1911 she was united in marriage with Oscar B. Swiger of Regan's
Run, W. Va. They located in West Alexander in 1922. Mrs. Swiger transferred her
membership to the Methodist Episcopal church in which she was an active and
interested supporter, faithful in attendance until overtaken by illness.
Mrs. Swiger leaves her husband, one daughter and one son, Miss Edna Swiger (now
Mrs.Kenneth Davis) at home, and Leslie Orin Swiger, in service in the United
States Army stationed at Fort George Meade, Md. Two brothers, Leslie Kendall,
of Ashland, Ohio., and Stephen Kendall, of Chillicothe, Ohio.
Her step-mother, Mrs. Salina Kendall, Washington, Pa., and two half-sisters,
Mrs. Flossie Hawkins, Washington, Pa., and Oka Kendall, Mole Hill, W. Va.
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INFANT RICHEY
Leslie Swiger [leslieswiger@hotmail.com]
Sun, 05 Feb 2006 14:54:06 -0500
Infant son of Harold (Roy) and Donna Jean (Swiger) Richey of Coraopolis, Pa.,
died Thursday, August 17, 1972 in the Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Surviving are his parents, one brother, Jason, at home; maternal grandparents
Mr. Leslie Orin and Mrs. Roberta E. (Schultz) Swiger of West Alexander, Pa. and
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earville Richey of West Alexander R.D.#1.
Interment was in West Alexander Cemetery, Monday, August 21, 1972
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A. Duane Taggart
(April 30, 1939 - August 2, 2006)
Member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church.
A. Duane Taggart, 67, of Washington, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, August
2, 2006, in Kindred Hospital, following an eight-week illness.
He was born April 30, 1939, in Washington, a son of Alvin T. and Wilda Allison
Taggart.
He was a self-employed, retired food vendor. He was a member of North Buffalo
Presbyterian Church, Sunset Lodge 623 F&AM and B.P.O.E. 776. He had been an
organist for more than 30 years at various Presbyterian churches. He was an
elder at North Buffalo and Upper Buffalo Presbyterian churches.
He was a 1957 graduate of Trinity High School. He enjoyed playing cards.
On October 28, 1960, he married Shirley Gamble, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mark and his wife, Beth Taggart of Washington and
John and his wife, Cathy Taggart of Hickory; a daughter, Sandra and her
husband, John Danna of West Alexander; two brothers, Eugene and his wife,
Eleanor Taggart of Cross Creek and Halden "Bud" and his wife, Robbie of
Hickory; his mother-in-law, Esther Gamble of Washington; his sister-in-law,
Mary Lib Taggart of Streetsboro, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Darrene,
Cassie, Faith, Brittany and Brandon Taggart and Coleman and Tori Danna.
Deceased are a sister, Floradale Taggart Gray; and a brother, Roland Taggart.
Friends will be received by the family from 1 to 8 p.m., the time of service,
Friday, August 4, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue,
Washington, with Pastor Gary Gibson and the Rev. John Mark Scott officiating.
Interment will be held in West Middletown Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to American Diabetes Society.
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John M. Taylor, 76, died at his home, Hundred, W. Va., at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
July 10, 1956, following a lingering illness.
Born July 7, 1880, in Gilmore Township, a son of Hezekiah and Margaret
Jane Stiles Taylor, he was a carpenter until his retirement in 1945 and
had worked for the Peoples Natural Gas Company in Pittsburgh.
He was a member of the West Washington Methodist Church, the Men's Bible
Class of that church and prior to moving to Hundred, three years ago, had
been a member of the Official Board. He sang in the choir and was a
member of the mixed quartet with which he traveled throughout Washington
and Greene Counties singing at church functions.
He was twice married. His first wife, Flo Belle Knight Taylor, died June
15, 1939.
Surviving from this marriage are two daughters, Mary Cloe McDonald,
Winterhaven, Fla.; Nadine Delores Stern, Pittsburgh; a son, Charles O.,
of McDonald, O.
He married again April 12, 1941, in Washington to Nora Hostutler,
who survives with the following brothers and sisters: William C. of Waynesburg;
Harry B., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Charles W., of White Creek, W.Va.;
Cassie F. Lemons, of West Alexander; Owen L.; Bessie M. Martell, Solomon,
Kan.; Mable L. Taylor, Akron, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Two children
are deceased.
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Joseph C.Tustin
Joseph C. Tustin, 82, of West Finley RD1, died Sunday, February 1, 1953,
at 1 p.m., following a lingering illness.
Born in Washington County, February 20, 1870, he was a son of Isaac and
Permelia Wells Tustin.
His first wife, Hannah Hixenbaugh Tustin, died in 1936.
Surviving are the following children: Charles Tustin, West Finley RD1;
Raymond Earl Tustin, Nineveh; Joseph Franklin Tustin, Waynesburg; Mrs. Lydia
Hamilton, and Woodrow Kidwell, both of Ohio; and the following brothers
and sisters:
Basil Tuatin, Washborne, Ill.; Jacob F. Tustin, Hannon Station; Mrs. Dores
Seibert, West Alexander; Mrs. Robert Ealy, Old Concord; Mrs. R.D. Rush,
Nineveh; and Mrs. Ben White, Claysville.
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Irma Jean Milliken Vorhes
Member of Salem U.M. Church, Majorsville
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Irma Jean Milliken Vorhes
Member of Salem U.M. Church, Majorsville
Irma Jean Milliken Vorhes, 66, of Moundsville, W.Va., formerly of
Majorsville, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital,
Glen Dale, W.Va.
She was born August 8, 1939, in Majorsville, a daughter of Fogel and Beulah
Whiteman Milliken.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Majorsville.
She was a 1957 graduate of Cameron (W.Va.) High School and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are three sons, Kevin Vorhes of Majorsville, Frank Vorhes of
Washington and Dennis Vorhes of Burgettstown; two daughters, Denise Ewing of
Washington and Tina (Don) Beck of West Alexander; two brothers, Robert
(Martha) Milliken of Clearwater, Fla., and Glenn (Joanne) Milliken of Dallas,
W.Va.; four sisters, Katherine (Earl) Bowman of West Finley, Virginia Morgan
and Mary Ellen Leoni, both of Follansbee, W.Va., and Melva (Ray) Lohr of West
Finley; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Michael H.
Heinrich Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, West Alexander, where services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, with the Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Interment
in Mount View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va. A guest book is available online at
www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Blayney Hutchinson Waterhouse
(October 14, 1916 - August 18, 2006)
Mary Waterhouse, 89, formerly of West Alexander, PA died at 11:10pm on Friday,
August 18th, 2006 at Weirton Medical Center, in Weirton, WV.
Mary was born October 14th, 1916 in West Finley, daughter of William and Hazel
Blayney Hutchinson. Mary was a life-long member of the West Alexander
Presbyterian Church, where she was a deacon as well as being a member of the
Women’s Missionary Circle, Friendship Class, Women’s Circle Deacons, Home
Makers and Golden Agers Group. She was a Sunday School teacher and volunteered
her services in any way she was called to.
Mrs. Waterhouse graduated from Claysville High School in 1934 and then
attended Bethany College. Mary was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Mary
continued her education at the California State Teacher’s College, now
California University, Penn State University and received her Bachelors degree
from the University of Pittsburgh.
Mary Blayney Hutchinson married James H Waterhouse on December 23rd, 1949.
For over 41 years Mary taught 5th & 6th grade in the McGuffey School District,
as well as being a teacher, Mary was a member of (PASR). Mrs. Waterhouse was
fondly remembered by her former students.
Mary and James Waterhouse also donated a portion of their property to having
two baseball fields constructed for the West Alexander Youth Baseball
Association. These fields have been used by the community for over twenty
years.
Surviving is Mary’s husband, James H. Waterhouse of Weirton, WV, Mary’s two
daughters, Mary Ann Ianni and husband Frank of Weirton, WV and Elizabeth
(Bette) Sue Hunt and husband Frank of Elm City, NC and four grandchildren.,
Rachael Merenda and husband John of Weirton, WV, Anthony Ianni of Weirton, WV,
Andrew Hunt of Minneapolis, MN and Richie Hunt of Elm City, NC. Also surviving
are brother Harold Hutchinson and wife Lucille of West Alexander, and great
grandson Roman Ianni Merenda of Weirton, WV. Friends will be received Monday,
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, in the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, Main St., West
Alexander, where services will be held Tuesday, August 22, at 11:00 AM, with
Rev. Jeri-Lynne Bouterse officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the
West Alexander Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being handled by Michael
H. Heinrich Funeral Home, West Alexander. A guestbook is available online at
www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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Watier, George
GEORGE WATIER DIED IN FLORIDA
George H. Watier, native of this place, for many years a resident
carpenter by trade, died at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sunday, Feb. 25, 1940.
He had resided in Florida the past eight years. The remains were received at
the J.H. Dunlap mortuary on Wednesday. The funeral service was held in the
mortuary chapel at two o'clock the same afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jacob
Ruble, Jr. Interment was in West Alexander Cemetery. The pallbearers were W.R.
Vermillion, James Hendershot, George Donley, Rex Hertig, Mark Meighen, Elza
Ooman.
Mr. Watier was born in West Alexander April 25, 1872, son of James and Emily
Harley Watier. He was reared here and attended the West Alexander School. He
was a good mechanic and while employed on quite a number of residences, farm
buildings and other structures, he was also contracting carpenter on many
other buildings, including a number of substantial residences down the Pike
west. He was employed in the construction of the residence of S.R. Blayney,
North Liberty street.
He leaves his wife; three sons, George Watier, Jr., West Alexander; Lloyd
Watier and Earl Watier, Fort Lauderdale; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Meighen,
Fort Lauderdale; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, James Watier, Dayton,
Ohio, and Charles Watier, Zanesville, O. Four sons are deceased, three of
them meeting violent death in construction service: Chester Watier, in fall
from electric line tower; Frank Watier, in fall from bridge under
construction across the Beaver River; Howard Watier, from a fall from an
electric line tower; Bert Watier, from typhoid fever.
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[leslieswiger@hotmail.com]
Graciously submitted by Leslie E. Swiger, son and grandson of the Swiger obits. Thank you, Sonny!
Weisgerber, Lily F.
Lily F. Weisgerber,
age 96, died Monday, June 17 1980 in the Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus,
Ohio.
Born in Wheeling, W.Va. and a member of St. James Lutheran Church, she was a
sixty year resident on Main St., West Alexander and a member of the
Presbyterian Church.
She was the beloved mother, of Margaret A. Wickes, Columbus and Carole (Kink)
O'Hara. Riverside Drive, New York City, N.Y.
She is also survived by grandson, William S.(Billy) Wickes and beloved friends
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie O. Swiger of West Alexander, Pa.
She was preceded in death by husband, Harry K Weisgerber.
Interment: Wheeling Park Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Lily Weisgerber Memorial Fund of the
Willing Workers Society of the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, Main St.,
West Alexander. Columbus Dispatch
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Henry W. "Bud" Wheat, Jr.
July 10, 1919 - February 08, 2005
Age: 85
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: West Alexander, PA and Wheeling, WV
Visitation: February 10, 2005: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
February 11, 2005: 10 - 11 a.m.
Service: February 11, 2005: 11:00 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander
WHEAT, Henry W. "Bud", Jr., 85, of Wheeling, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005,
in the Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling, after
an extended illness.
He was born July 10, 1919, in Wheeling, WV, and lived most of his adult life
in West Alexander, PA. He was the son of Henry Wagner Wheat, Sr. and Mabel
Stamm Wheat.
Henry graduated from West Alexander High School in 1938. He enlisted in the
U.S. Army on October 29, 1940 and was a member of Co. H. 110th Infantry
Division.
Mr. & Mrs. Wheat moved to Elm Grove in 1972. Henry worked for Wheeling
Machine Products for 32 years and retired in 1981. He has been a member of the
American Legion, Post 656 for 61 years, and a member of the West Alexander
Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siter, Nancy
Wheat McCrerey in 1951; a brother, Robert C. Wheat in 1991, and a great-
granddaughter, Anastasia Wheat in 1994.
Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Margaret Hare Wheat.
Also surviving are his daughter, Barbara Anne Wheat Yost and her husband,
Charles C. of Newport News, VA; a son, David Henry Wheat and his wife, Cheryl
Hillberry Wheat of Pickerington, OH; a daughter, Margaret Helena Wheat
Hutchison and her husband, David of West Alexander, PA; four grandchildren,
David A. Wheat and his wife, Melanie Smith Wheat; Alexander P. Wheat and his
wife, Regina Bell Wheat; Charles C. Yost III and his wife, Candice Sullivan
Yost; and Amy E. Yost; also, three great-grandchildren, Logan A. Wheat,
Hunter S. Yost, and Brittany Bell.
Friends and relatives will be received Thursday, February 10, 2005, 2-4 and 7-
9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, and again
Friday, February 11, 2005, 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the
West Alexander Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Jeri-Lynne Bouterse
officiating.
West Alexander American Legion Post 656 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Following the church services, Henry will be laid to rest in the West
Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA, with the West Alexander American
Legion Post 656 conducting military graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Alexander Presbyterian Church,
Main Street, West Alexander, PA, 15376; or to the American Legion Post 656, c/o
John Frye, West Alexander, PA 15376.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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In Remembrance Of
Lois Jean Snyder Wheeler
August 11, 1932 - November 19, 2005
Age: 73
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Resided In: Triadelphia, West Virginia
Visitation: November 22, 2005: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Service: November 22, 2005: 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
WHEELER, Lois J. Snyder, 73, of Dixons Run Road, Triadelphia, WV, died
Saturday, November 19, 2005 at her residence.
She was born on August 11, 1932, Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Raymond
M. and Eleanor I. Schrebe Snyder.
She was a member and Sunday School teacher of the Triadelphia United Methodist
Church. She retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James E.
Wheeler, Jr. in 1995.
Surviving are her husband, James E. Wheeler, Sr.; one son, Raymond William
Wheeler, Wheeling, one daughter, Barbara Jean Baller and her husband, Carl,
Valley Grove; sister, Nina Marie Thomas, Texas City, Texas; five grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm
Grove, WV from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22,
2005, with Pastor Gary Rankin officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Hospice, Inc., Peters Run
Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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In Remembrance Of
Mary Anna Watson Wiley
June 20, 1916 - January 03, 2006
Age: 89
Birthplace: Triadelphia, West Virginia
Resided In: Wheeling, WV and Paramount, California
Visitation: January 06, 2006: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Service: January 07, 2006: 11:00 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
WILEY, Mary Anna Watson, 89, of Paramount, California, formerly of Ruby Avenue,
Wheeling, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006, in the Whittier Hills Memorial
Hospital, Whittier, CA.
She was born June 20, 1916, in Triadelphia, WV, daughter of the late Charles
and Mary Evans Watson.
Mrs. Wiley was a retired employee of Posins Jewelers of Wheeling. She was a
member of the White Shrine; Amaranth; Miriam Chapter #1 Order of Eastern Star;
and a member of the Triadelphia United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Clarence "Bud" Wiley in 1974; a sister, Ruth Ella Watson; and a brother,
George Watson.
Surviving are her daughter, Ruth Ann Schultz of Paramount, CA; two brothers,
Paul Watson and his wife, Sarah of Valley Grove; and Bill Watson and his wife,
Olive of Wheeling; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006, at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2006, with Pastor Gary Rankin officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Miriam Chapter #1 Order of Eastern Star will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.
Friday.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Winters, Mrs. Cora Bell
Posted By: Donna Creary
Date: March 6 2003
MRS. CORA BELL WINTERS
Mrs. Cora Bell Winters, 48, of West Alexander, died in Hillsview
Sanitarium Saturday, March 29, 1941, at 6 a.m.
A daughter of James and Elizabeth McConhan, Mrs. Winters was born July
27, 1893, at West Alexander, where she spent her entire life. She was a
member of the West Alexander Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Howard, of West Alexander; three brothers, Harry,
Dallas, W.Va.; George, Elm Grove, W.Va.; Frank, of Washington, and a
sister, Mrs. Hattie Rizor, of Ashtabula, O. Two brothers and a sister are
deceased.
Funeral services will be held in the Dunlap Funeral Home, West Alexander,
today at 2 p.m., in charge of the Rev. Home_ _mith, pastor of the West
Alexander Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. W.D. Mercer, of the West
Alexander U.P. Church. Burial will be in West Alexander Cemetery.
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Howard L. Winters
February 25, 1927 - February 18, 2005
Age: 77
Birthplace: Elm Grove, WV.
Resided In: Valley Grove, WV.
Visitation: February 20, 2005: 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
February 21, 2005: 12:30 pm until time of service
Service: February 21, 2005: 2 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Winters, Howard L., 77, of Rd 2, Valley Grove, WV died Friday, February 18,
2005 in the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.
He was born February 25, 1927 in Elm Grove the son of the late Cora Belle
Winters.
Mr. Winters was a retired bus driver and plumber with the Ohio County School
Board of Education. He also was owner/operator of the Winter-Ayr Farm with his
son, Louis.
He was a member of the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, West Alexander,
Pa where he was a past trustee and elder and a member of the board of directors
at the West Alexander Fair.
Surviving are his wife, P. Elaine Schilling Winters; four children, H. Louis
Winters of Valley Grove, Janet Deitt and her husband, Marshall of Valley Grove,
David D. Winters and his wife, Mary Lee of Salisbury, Md and Paul J. Winters
and his wife, Linda of Valley Grove and six grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua
Winters, Erin and Cullen Winters and Marshall and Jarrett Deitt.
Friends received on Sunday, February 20, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p m at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling. Friends then received from 12:30
p m until time of service at 2 p m Monday, February 21, 2005 at the West
Alexander Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Jeri-Lynne Bouterse
officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Alexander Presbyterian Church,
Main St., West Alexander, Pa 15376.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Thomas H. White, 76, Frankiln Township, died Tuesday, August 22, 1950, in
the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
A son of Vachel and Susan Frye White, he was born May 6, 1874, in Jackson
Township and resided all his life in Greene County. Mr. White never
married. He was a member of the Church of God.
Surviving are a brother, James White, West Alexander, RD 1, and two sisters,
Mrs. Elizabeth Null, New London, Ohio, and Mrs. Ray Bland, Waynesburg, RD 4.
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Mrs. Jean Conkey Wolfe,
42, of 36 Baltimore avenue, Washington, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July
23, 1963, in her home after an illness of three days.
Mrs. Wolfe was born April 20, 1921, in Morris Township, a daughter of Mrs.
Wilda Clutter Conkey, of Nineveh, R.D. 1, and the late Meek Conkey.
She had been employed by the Calcon Manufacturing Company of Washington for
two years and attended the Second Church of the Nazarene of Washington.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are a daughter, Charleen, and a son,
Johnny, both of Washington; three sisters, Louise, wife of George Livingood,
of Washington, Doris, wife of Acton Ealy, of Graysville, and Donna, wife of
Lawrence Crouse, of Nineveh, R.D.1; and a brother, Thomas Conkey of West
Alexander, R.D.1.
WOLFE--Friends of Mrs. Jean Conkey Wolfe, of 38 Baltimore avenue, Washington,
formerly of Greens County, who died Tuesday, July 23, 1964, will be received
after 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral home,
Rogersville, where funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 24,
in charge of______. Burial in Enon Cemetery.
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In Remembrance Of
Edith M. Stiles Wood
September 23, 1913 - August 30, 2005
Age: 91
Birthplace: Riverside, Ohio
Resided In: Triadelphia, West Virginia
Visitation: September 02, 2005: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: September 03, 2005: 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
WOOD, Edith M. Stiles, 91, formerly of RD 1, Triadelphia, WV, died
Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in the Valley Haven Nursing Home, Beech Bottom, WV.
She was born September 23, 1913, in Riverside, Ohio, daughter of the late
Milton E. and Martha C. Robinson Stiles.
Mrs. Wood was retired from the G. C. Murphy Company, Wheeling, where she was a
clerk for over 28 years. She was a member of the Oak Grove Homemakers Club;
the West Alexander Senior Citizens; and the Bethlehem Chapel Christian
Missionary Alliance.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jonah A.
Wood in September, 1981; four brothers; five sisters; and a son, Francis Wood.
Surviving are three sons, Milton Wood and his wife, Carol of Grove City, OH;
Boyd Wood and his wife, Molly of Caddo Mills, TX; and Clarence Wood and his
wife, Mildred of Triadelphia, WV; a daughter, Mazie Kage of Wheeling; a
daughter-in-law, Diane Wood of Covina, Cal; six grandchildren; eleven great-
grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2005, at the
Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services
will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005 with the Reverend Daniel
Kaser officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at ww.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Wood, David
DAVID WOOD
David Wood, well known among farmers and stockmen of West Finley section,
native of Greene county, once resident of Claysville, died at his home,
West Finley Township, at six o'clock Monday evening, Oct 14., 1940, in his
56th year. The funeral service was held in Windy Gap church Wednesday
afternoon. Interment was in West Finley cemetery.
He leaves three sons and two daughters: S.P. Wood, Ohio county, W. Va.,
near West Alexander; John R. Wood, west of Claysville; Lafey Wood, near
Claysville; Miss Maggie Wood, at home; Mrs. N.R. Sprowls, West Finley;
eighteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister,
Marion Wood and Mrs. Jehu Parson, both of Long Run.
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JAMES B. WOOD DEAD
Wood, James B.
James B. Wood, 77, of Petroleum avenue, Claysville, died at his home
Monday night, October 5, 1942, at 11:55 o’clock after an illness of five
years. Mr. Wood was a farmer, his active years being spent in Greene
County.
Mr. Wood was born at Higbee, Greene County, July 3, 1865, a son of Phillip
and Hannah Courtwright Wood. His marriage to Miss Sarah Davis was
solemnized Sept. 16, 1888. Mrs. Wood died Dec. 28, 1937. To this union 10
children were born: Mrs. Jessie Lough, Norwich, O.; Mrs. Pearl Craig, West
Alexander; Mrs. Ferne Holmes and Mrs. Nellie McPherson, Claysville; Mrs.
Helen Clark and Scott, Glenn and Flom Wood, of West Alexander; Don Wood,
Greegsville, W.Va., and Mrs. Goldie Morris, deceased. He leaves 37
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8th in the West Alexander
Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. I.R. Thomas and Rev. Homer Smith.
Interment was in West Alexander cemetery.
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In Remembrance Of
Richard A. Wood
November 25, 1947 - April 25, 2006
Age: 58
Birthplace: Wheeling, W.Va.
Resided In: Wheeling, W.Va.
Visitation: April 27, 2006: 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Service: April 28, 2006: 1 p.m.
Cemetery: Short Creek Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va.
WOOD, Richard A., 58, a resident of Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, April
25, 20006 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
He was born November 25, 1947 in Wheeling, the son of Edith Perry Wood and the
late Samuel William Wood.
He was a retired coal miner with Windsor Power Coal Company and a member of
the Vineyard Christian Church. He was an avid outdoors man.
In addition to his mother, he is surviving by his sons, Richard A. Wood Jr.
And his wife, Melanie, Jay and his wife, Peggy, Sam Wood and Shane Wood; a
daughter, Stacey Wood; a brother, Joseph Wood and his wife, Felecia; sisters,
Pearl Lough, Barbara Wood and Gwen Novack and her husband, Bob; three
granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Kepner Funeral
Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling where services will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday with Pastor Chris Figaretti officiating. Interment in Short
Creek Cemetery, Wheeling.
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William Donald Wood
12/28/2005
Member of Hickory U.P. Church
William Donald Wood, 80, of Hickory, died December 27, 2005, in Washington
County Health Center, Washington, after a lengthy illness.
He was born March 9, 1925, in Washington, a son of Lafey and Grace Squires Wood.
Mr. Wood was a member of Hickory United Presbyterian Church. He was in auto
sales at South Hills Lincoln, later was employed as a sales manager for
Pankopf Ford and was last employed by Budd Baer, from where he retired.
He was an avid golfer and sports fan. He was a member of American Legion,
Cameron, W.Va. He was a member of Moose Lodge, Wheeling, W.Va.
He was in the Air Force during World War II, working as a mechanic with planes
and on locks and dams.
On November 12, 1955, he married Jean E. Gull, who survives. They recently
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kimberly (Charles) LaRosa of Atlanta, Ga.,
and Jill Ann Bricklemyer of Hickory; two sons, Craig (Betty) Wood of Carnegie
and William Donald (Adele) Wood Jr. of Washington; three sisters, Elsie
Cunningham of Florida, Edna Woods of Moundsville, W.Va., and Frances Holmes of
Florida; seven grandchildren, Jessica Wood, Hollie Bricklemyer, Charles Wood,
Lynne LaRosa, Ryan Bricklemyer, Michael LaRosa and Luke Wood; and several
nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a half brother, Delbert Wood; two brothers, Roscoe Wood and
Russell Wood; and two half sisters, Eleanor Gray and Anna Miller.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in Warco-Falvo Funeral
Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco,
supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II,
director, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December
29. The public is welcome. Arrangements are being handled by Warco-Falvo
Funeral Home Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's
Association or the charity of one's choice.
1/6/2006
William Donald Wood
Corrected information was received for the obituary of William Donald Wood,
published Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Mr. Wood was born in East Finley
Township, a son of LaFayette and Grace Sprowls Wood. A half sister, Nanomi
Gray, is deceased.
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Observer-Reporter
-Saturday, July 29, 1995
Emmett G. Wright
Member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church Emmett Gaylord Wright, 76, of
Forrest Avenue, Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at his home.
Mr. Wright was born April 7, 1919, in East Finley, a son of Emmett and Annie
Fields Wright. He was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church, and he
retired as custodian for the Ohio County board of Education.
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Gladys Frye Wright; two sons, John E.
Wright of Dallas Pike, W.Va., and Frank L. Wright of Wheeling; two daughters,
Deborah McCroskey of Wheeling, and Jane Johnson of Dallas Pike; two sisters,
Lurlene Yoders of San Diego, Calif.; and Eloise McBridge, of Michigan City,
Ind.; and 11 grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Howard Wright and Harley Wright; and three
sisters, Juanita McCoy, Daunice Wright, and Jean Bracken.
wright--Friends of Emmett Gaylord Wright of Forrest Avenue, Wheeling, W.Va.,
who died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kepner Funeral Home,
166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., where services will be held
Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Samaroo
officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.
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EMMETT S. WRIGHT
Emmett S. Wright native and boyhood resident of East Finley township in
Rockey School District, and for nearly 11 years resident of Independence
township and town, died in Washington Hospital at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
24th, 1939, in his 60th year. He was admitted to the Hospital a week
before, afflicted with a carbuncle on his neck two or three weeks
preceding. There were also complications. Tuesday morning pneumonia
developed and death resulted.
The funeral was held Thursday, with service in Lower Buffalo Presbyterian
church at Independence, at 11 a.m. and further service in Windy Gap
Presbyterian church at two o'clock, in charge of Rev. Robert Paxton, of
Lower Buffalo church, assisted by Rev. J.W. Shrader, of Independence M.E.
church. Interment was in West Finley cemetery.
Mr. Wright was born April 18, 1879, son of Henry C. and Rachel Rockey
Wright. In boyhood he attended the Rockey School in both old and new
locations and was a member of Fairmount Sunday School. In youth he became
a member of the church and contributed of his musical talent in the church
and elsewhere. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie R. Fields, in
February, 1900. They resided in various communities. Mr. Wright was
employed with the Natural Gas Company of West Virginia and the Pure Oil
Company. The Wright home for some time was on the James Irvin farm.
Purchase was made of a section of the J.S. Liggett farm in Independence
township, to which they moved in March, 1928. This farm was sold and they
purchased a residence property at Independence. Mr. Wright has been
engaged several years in operating the school bus and in trucking. Their
church membership was transferred to the Lower Buffalo congregation.
Wherever Mr. Wright resided he won many friends through his genial manner
and his disposition to help in cases of need. He was one of the promoters
of the successful reunion of Rockey School in the summer of 1937. Mrs.
Wright's death occurred several years ago.
He leaves three sons and five daughters: Mrs. D.W. McCoy, Greenville; Mrs.
Guy Campbell, Pittsburgh; Mrs. E.H. Yoders, Uniontown; Howard Wright,
Harley Wright, Daunice Wright, Gaylord Wright, Eloise Wright, all of
Independence; four grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Laur_
Sprowls, East Finley; James Wright, East Finley; Nathan Wright, Washington;
Mrs. Lydia Sampson, Washington; Mrs. P.L. Blair, Waynesburg; Miss Jessie
Wright, Houston,Pa.; Mrs. James Iams, Detroit.
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Gladys Marie Frye Wright
August 18, 1927 - December 27, 2003
Age: 76
Birthplace: West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Wheeling, West Virginia
Visitation: December 29, 2003: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
December 30, 2003: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: December 31, 2003: 11:00 a.m.
Cemetery: West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, PA
Wright, Gladys Marie Frye, 76, of Wheeling, died Saturday, December 27, 2003
at her residence.
She was born August 18, 1927 in West Alexander, Pa the daughter of the late
John Wesley Frye and Eliza Orndoff Frye.
Mrs. Wright was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church in Wheeling and
the West Alexander American Legion Auxillary 656.
She put up an incredibly brave and strong fight against her illness fighting
hard until the end.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett
Gaylord Wright (1995); a brother, Charles Frye and three sisters, Helen Richey,
Inis Clutter and Mabel Durbin.
Surviving are her children, Deborah McCroskey and her husband, Daniel of
Wheeling, Janey Johnson and her husband, Michael of Valley Grove, John Wright
and his wife, Robin of Wheeling and Frank L. Wright of Benwood; a brother, John
A. "Sam" Frye and his wife, Ruth of West Alexander, Pa and three sisters, Opal
Kennedy of Burgettstown, Pa, Margaret Russo of Baltimore, Md and Ruth Snyder of
Baltimore, Md; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, December 29, 2003 and Tuesday, December
30, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St.,
Wheeling where services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:00 a
m with the Reverend Bryan D. Carpenter officiating.
Interment in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Alexander American Legion, Box
171, West Alexander, Pa 15376 or to the Elm Grove United Methodist Church, 125
Kruger St., Wheeling, WV 26003.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
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Ruth M. Wright,
87, of West Alexander, Pa. died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 in
the Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center in Wheeling, W.Va. after a serious
illness of one week.
She was born January 16, 1919 in Donegal Twp., Washington County, Pa. a
daughter of R. E. and Olive Irene Gibson McAdoo and had resided in West
Alexander all her life.
Mrs. Wright was a member of the West Alexander Christian Church and was a 1937
graduate of West Alexander High School and had attended Penn Commercial
Business College.
She was formerly employed by Hancher’s Truck Stop and as an elder care person
in the West Alexander area and was self- employed farmer all of her life and as
long as her health permitted.
Mrs. Wright was a lifelong Democrat serving on the Washington County Democratic
Executive Committee and served as a committeewoman for over 50 years, and also
served as Donegal Twp. Assessor for over 50 years.
She was a 40 year member of the West Alexander American Legion Auxiliary and
Past President and member of the Washington County Tri-County Council and
numerous homemakers associations. She was a member of the West Alexander Golden
Ager Senior Citizens, and a member of the O.E.S., Evening Star Chapter 187 of
Claysville.
On August 26, 1943, she married Harley Eugene Wright who died January 25, 1966.
Surviving are a son, Robert E., husband of Judy Frishette Wright of West
Alexander; three grandchildren, Kathleen, wife of Sam Croft, David, husband of
Marcie Laudermilt Wright and Brian, husband of Jessica McCord Wright, all of
West Alexander; two great grandsons, Evan and Tyler Wright; “Buss” husband of
Joan Cunningham McAdoo of West Alexander and other relatives.
Deceased in addition to her husband are two children who died in infancy.
She was the last of her immediate family.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Evening Star Chapter 187 at 7p.m,
Monday in the church and a memorial service will be conducted by the West
Alexander American Legion Auxiliary the at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Residents Council
Activity Fund c/o Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, PO Box 6316, Wheeling,
W.Va. 26003
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