Obits from the Record Delta 2005
Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia
This is not a complete listing of all the obits published in the Record Delta newspaper in 2005
Aldona Wohltmann, 79, a longtime resident of Barbour County passed away Dec. 18, 2004, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 23, 1924, in Wilkes Barre, Pa. She is survived by her beloved companion of many years David (Casey) Jones, daughter Kathleen Benjamin and husband Nelson Chatfield of Buckhannon, two sons: John K. and wife Jean Downing of Vernon, N.J., and Harry and wife Heidi Downing, of Edinburg, N.Y. She is also survived by a sister, Annelle (Connie) Jones, of Volga and six grandchildren: Harry Downing Jr., Michael Downing, David Downing, Arlene Downing, and Allison Willits and Robert (Bobby) Benjamin, of Buckhannon, one great-granddaughter Madeline Rose.
She also leaves behind family members William (Bill) and wife Nancy Jones of Grantsville, Md.
Aldona was a long time patient at West Virginia University at the Dental Clinic, Physician's Office Center Ruby Memorial Hospital and finally the Mary Babb Cancer Center. In loving appreciation for all their services she donated her body to the WVU Human Gift Registry in Morgantown.
A quiet memorial service will be held 1 p.m. at her home located a mile on the Arden Rd. off of Rt. 119 on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 for anyone who wishes to attend. For directions please call 457-1940 or 472-9083.
The family wishes to thank Mt. Hospice staff and St. Joseph's Hospital for the care and support and many close neighbors.
Rerun at request of family.
Linda L. Snider, 60, of 10 Nona St. in Buckhannon died Sunday, Jan 2, 2005, at her home.
She was born June 12, 1944, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Wilbur Snider Sr. and Edith Ball Snider.
She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Nellie Snider.
She is survived by two sons: Thomas and wife Rhonda Haun of Weston, and George W. "Rusty" Haun of Charleston; two sisters, Shirley Brown of Buckhannon, and Mary Bennett of French Creek; two brothers, Wilbur Snider Jr. and Terry Cain, both of Indian Camp; three grandsons: Thomas Haun Jr. of Weston, John Michael Haun of Weston, and Adam Haun of Charleston, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Snider was a legal secretary for David Rexroad. She attended the Calvary Baptist Church.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Tallman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Linda to the Calvary Baptist Church, 176 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, WV 26201.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Lee W. Simons Sr., 78, of Elyria Township, died Saturday, Jan 1, 2005, at So. Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, Fla., after a long illness. He was born October 1, 1926, in Crawford, and moved to Cleveland in 1950.
He then lived for 25 years in Lorain before moving to Elyria Township in 1978.
He served with the U.S. Army in the Philippine Islands and with the occupations forces in Japan during World War II.
He was employed for 25 years at Ford Motor Company, Brookpark, Ohio, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Family Fellowship Foursquare Church, Amherst, serving as former Deacon.
Since 1993, he has spent the winters at their home in Plant City, Fla. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and repairing automobiles.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Della S. (Wilfong) Simons of Elyria Township; daughter Judy L. Krugman of Lorain; sons: Lee W. Simons Jr. of Lorain and Keith E. Simons of Plant City, Fla. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson Michael Simons in 1989; sister Mary Hull and brothers: Clovis, Paul, Pitt, Virgil, and Wilbur Simons; and his parents Gilbert R. and Jessie B. (Hyre) Simons.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9p.m. in the Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle Ave., Elyria and 10 a.m. Wednesday til the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Family Fellowship Foursquare Church, 780 Cooper Foster Pk. Rd., Amherst.
Pastor Bill Mouer, pastor of Family Fellowship Foursquare Church, will officiate and the burial will be in North Murray Ridge Cemetery, Elyria Township, Ohio.
Memorial contributions are to the church building fund c/o Family Fellowship Foursquare Church, 780 Cooper Foster Pk. Rd., Amherst, Ohio 44001.
John F. Burr, 83, of Buckhannon died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Med. Center in Clarksburg.
He is survived by one son Craig Burr of Buckhannon and one step-daughter Kelly Holley of Rock Cave.
Mr. Burr opened and operated Gravely Tractor Sales of Buckhannon from 1958 to 1985.
He was a Marine Veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific.
He was a member of the BPOE Elks No. 1736 and Buckhannon Moose Club No. 598.
At the request of the deceased there will be no services.
The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Warren Armstrong, 76, died Dec. 25, 2004, in Huntington Beach, Calif. of cardiopulmonary stress. He was a retired aerospace electrical engineer, an avid gardener and loved to travel. A graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology (Montgomery, W.Va.) with a bachelor's in science in electrical engineering degree, he worked over 30 years in the aerospace industry in Southern California.
Born in the Rock Cave area of Upshur County, he was the son of W. French and Jessie Armstrong and a long time resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. Robert Armstrong leaves his wife Joan and son Scott of Huntington Beach, brothers: French Armstrong of French Creek and Claude A. Armstrong of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; and sisters: Louise Montgomery and Rosa Lee Headrick of Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by brother Edward Armstrong.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at the Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Arrangements by Westminster Memorial Park.
Rose Ethel Torjak Lulos, 78, of Buckhannon, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at her home.
She was born Nov. 3, 1926, the daughter of the late George Yoachim and Julia Ann Slinszky Torjak, both from Hungary.
She was united in marriage June 10, 1947, to the late George Spiros Lulos Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990.
A son, George S. Lulos Jr. and wife Rosemary Stiffler Lulos, of Johnstown, Pa., survive her.
Two daughters: Julianne Rose Petersen and husband Jeff Petersen, of Gowrie, Iowa, and Michelle Marie Livingston and husband Gary also survive her.
Four granddaughters: Jessica Lulos, of Elkridge, Md., Natalie, Kathleen and Suzanne Petersen, all of Gowrie, Iowa, survive her as well.
Three grandsons: Jason Lulos, of Indiana, Pa., Thomas Petersen, of Gowrie, Iowa, and Ethan Livingston, of Townsend, Mass., survive her.
Seven brothers and a sister, Louis Torjak, Alexander Torjak, George Y. Torjak Jr., John Torjak and Rudolph Francis Torjak, Rudolph Torjak, Andrew Torjak and Rosalia Torjak, preceded her in death, three of which, Rudolph Torjak, Andrew Torjak and Rosalia Torjak, died at very young ages.
Rose graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg in 1943. She then worked for the Underwood Typewriter Company and later at the Hazel Atlas Glass Company, both in Clarksburg. She worked with her husband as co-owner and operator of the Liberty Lunch Restaurant in Buckhannon from 1968 to 1975.
She was an active member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. For years she was in the Ministry of Praise.
She enjoyed reading biographies, cooking, volunteering to work church luncheons and other functions, crocheting, sewing and crafts. She enjoyed dinner out, shopping and she really enjoyed being with her family and friends.
Friends will be received at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Sunday, January 2, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m and from 6 to 8 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father McCafferty officiating. Burial will follow at the Heavner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society West Virginia Council, 2428 Kanawha Blvd., East Charleston, WV 25311 or to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 35 Franklin Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Ellen Young, 71, of Buckhannon died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born June 12, 1933 in North Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Vivian Waycaster Brank.
She was united in marriage Nov. 24, 1951 to Russell S. Young, who survives. She was also survived by two sons: Richard Woody Young of Madison, Va., and Russell Edward Young of Buckhannon; five daughters: Diana Black of French Creek, Patricia Warner of Buckhannon, Cheryl Smith of Horner, Gloria Young of Morgantown, Debbie Browning of Selbyville, 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother Lucius Brank and two sisters: Elizabeth Cooper and Barbara Peebles. Mrs. Young was a member of the Sago Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 at the Sago Baptist Church with the Rev. Wease Day officiating.
The burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Hamner, 66, of Gassaway, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at the Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 18, 1938, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Owen "Peach" McKenzie and Roxie Sines McKenzie.
She was united in marriage on April 3, 1966, to Robert F. Hamner of Gassaway, who survives. She is also survived by her son Robert M. and Mahalia Hamner of Gassaway; granddaughter Laina McKenzie Hamner of Gassaway; three sisters: Mrs. Sed (Rozella) Ezell of Cordele, Ga., Mrs. Charles (Doris) Jones of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Danny (Nettie) Lane of Woodbridge, Va.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tom and Janet Hamner of Indian Camp, Linda Reaser of Harrisville, Hearlon and Dorothy Radcliff of Buckhannon, Roger and Pat Hamner of Buckhannon, Paul and Elizabeth Hamner of Buckhannon, and Junior and Debbie Hamner of Buckhannon; several nieces and nephews and a host of cherished friends.
Mrs. Hamner was a graduate of the Tennerton Division of Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Class of 1957.
Friends will be received today, Jan. 3, 2005, at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Wease Day officiating.
The burial will follow at the Rock Cave Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Pearl Frances Black, 88, of Buckhannon, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at the home of her son Donald Jeffries.
She was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche Louise Westfall Ware.
Her first husband, Lewie Franklin Jeffries as well as her second husband, James R. Black preceded her in death.
Six daughters: Lucille Irene Jeffries Moore and husband Rex, of Fairmont, Edith Mae Jeffries Godfrey and husband Kenneth, of Pullman, W.Va., Beaulah Jean Jeffries Tenney and husband Doyle, of Frenchton, Naomi Katherine Jeffries Sides and husband Jimmy, of Walls, Miss., Carol Ann Jeffries Beachler and husband Frank, of Moore, Okla., and Helen Louise Alicie, of Buckhannon, survive her.
Three sons: Lewie Junior Jeffries and wife Charlotte, of Washington, Okla., Oziel Lee Jeffries and wife Phyliss, of Cumberland, Ohio, and Donald Ray Jeffries, of Buckhannon, also survive her.
Thirty-four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren and 21 great great-grandchildren survive her as well.
In addition to her father, mother and first and second husbands, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson, and one great great-grandson preceded her in death.
Six brothers: Junior Ware, Harry Ware, Alonzo Ware, Paul Edward Ware, Everett Lee Ware, Cecil Grant Ware, as well as a sister Enola Marie Ware Hinchman also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Black was a cook at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain, Ohio and for Saga Food Service at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Friends will be received today, Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Good Hope Tabernacle Church with Pastor Bob Barker and Rev. Lewie Junior Jeffries officiating.
Interment will follow in the Upshur County Memorial Park Cemetery. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Wayne Thomas Gibbons, 62, of Elyria, Ohio and formerly of Selbyville, died Dec. 24, 2004 in Ohio. He was born July 6, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Bernard and Ella Gibbons. He is survived by his wife Viola Dilley Gibbons. He is also survived by two daughters: Wanda and Donna; and two sons: Wayne and Ronnie; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother Denny and two sisters: Patty and Jan.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31 at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. The burial will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery at Selbyville. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Samuel V. Rovello, 69, of Sauls Run Rd. in Weston, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1935, in South River, New Jersey, the son of the late Anthony Rovello and Sophia Carpanzano Rovello. Surviving are two sons: Todd and wife Tammy Rovello of Bridgeport, and Rodney and wife Vikki Rovello of Buckhannon; two brothers: John Rovello of Narberth, Pa., and Francis Rovello of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey; a sister Maryann Cerbie of Jamesburg, New Jersey; four grandchildren: Stephanie Rovello and Victoria Rovello both of Bridgeport, Ciara Rovello and Joshua Rovello both of Buckhannon.
Mr. Rovello was a high school principal for Lewis County Schools and was a teacher for 33 years total. He served in the US Army National Guard. He was a member of Weston Lions Club, National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals, and was a Baptist by faith. After retirement he worked with his son, Rodney at Rovello Cycle & ATV Shop.
Friends will be received today, Dec. 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30 at the funeral home.
The burial will follow at the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.
Lucy Frances Brown Williams, 88, of Cowen and formerly of Replete, W.Va., died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at Summersville Memorial Hospital due to an extended illness. She was born April 10, 1916, in Marpleton, W.Va., the daughter of the late Elias Brown and Rebecca Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Williams, three brothers: George Issac Brown, Charles Brown and Fred Brown; two sisters: Ella P. Smith and Bessie Higgens; and great-grandson Brian Bailey.
Surviving are four sons: Carl Williams of Buckhannon, Archie Williams of Cleveland, Cecil Williams of Jerry's Run and Frankie Williams of Hacker Valley; two step-sons: Kenneth Bailey of Ohio and James Bailey of Maryland; three daughters: Winnie Queen and Ruby Helmick both of Buckhannon and Frances Williams of Diana; brother Clarence Brown of Weston; four sisters: Osie Skeens of Seville, Ohio, Malinda Hall of Diana, Edith Moats and Opal Schrader both of Medina, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and nine step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith, attending several area churches.
Friends may be received today, Dec. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, 155 McGraw Ave. Webster Springs, W.Va. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Groves of Craigsville officiating. The burial will follow at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Replete.
Jessie Lee Bennett, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 4, 2005, after a long illness.
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord" Cor. 5:6-8.
Jessie was born Feb. 7, 1915, in Beans Mill, W.Va., she and her late husband, Glenn moved their family to a farm in Manchester, near Akron, Ohio in 1953. She was devoted to her family and her church, always involved in the community, and spent her life helping others. She is also fondly remembered by her friends and family for her great cooking.
Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn in March 2004 and is survived by two sons: Bruce (Linda) and Brad (Treva) both of Manchester; six granddaughters: Amanda (Dennis) Snyder, Jennifer (Jeff) Taylor, Allison, Colleen, and Molly all of Akron, Sandra (Andrew) McKinney of Grove City, Ohio and Jill (Rick) Clinard of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Avary and Dylan Snyder; five sisters: Victoria McClain, Marguerite Rechel, Donnas (Claude) Koon, Mildred Lewis and Louise Hammer; brother Jack Davis; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the Chapel Hill Community staff for their loving care, they provided to Jessie in her time of need.
The funeral service was held Friday at 10 a.m. at Manchester United Methodist Church, 5624 Manchester Rd., Akron, Ohio with the Rev. Stephanie Lee officiating. The burial was at Manchester Cemetery.
Friends were received Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624, E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chapel Hill Community, 12200 Strausser St. NW, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614.
The Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home (330-854-2356) of Canal Fulton, Ohio was in charge of the arrangements
Marvin H. Clark, 90, of E. 26th St. died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Country Club Retirement Center after a short illness.
Marvin was born July 21, 1914 in Elkins, West Virginia, the only son of Marvin H. Clark and Adeline (Hamlin) Clark. His mother died when Marvin was four years old. He moved to Ashtabula and lived with his Aunt and Uncle, May and Bert Howard on Walnut Blvd. He graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School in 1933 and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where he met his future bride, Maxine Hinkle. They were married March 19, 1938.
A member of Harbor Lake Avenue Methodist Church , he sang in the choir and served on many church committees.
Marvin worked at Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and retired as a Senior Results Technician with 37 years service. He enjoyed working at the church, volunteering for his political party and tending his roses.
Marvin was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a local scout master and loved fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Maxine; a daughter, Willa Mullins (Larry) of Hilliard, Ohio; a grandson, David Clark Mullins of Hilliard, Ohio; two sister-in-laws, Joan Hinkle and Mary Bailey; a niece and two nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two children, infant daughter Susan and son Marvin.
Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula , Ohio. Rev. Sandra Dennis, Pastor of Harbor Lake Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Burial was held in Edgewood Cemetery.
Calling Hours were Thursday, December 30, 2004 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula and Harbor Lake Ave. Methodist Church
Obituary available at www.ducro.com
Ralph Donald Parks, 66, of Weston, passed away at 3:16 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2005, at United Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born January 5, 1939, in Eglon, W.Va., in Preston County. He was the only child of the late Ralph Wade Parks and Leona D. (Peterson) Parks.
On Oct. 29, 1961, he married the former Virginia Carole (Robinson) Parks, who survives.
In addition to his wife, five children: Donald Allen and wife Peggy Jo Parks, of Weston, Angela Dawn Parks Sheley and husband Charles, of Buckhannon, Robert "Robbie" and wife Sherri Parks, of Weston, David Shawn and wife Lisa Parks, of Weston and Vickie Hamrick and husband Fred, of Reevesville, W.Va., survive him.
Eleven grandchildren: B.J. Parks, Allen Wade Parks, Danielle Parks, Tiffani Parks, Brandon Parks, Daphne Parks, Deidre Parks, Morgan Sheley, Jamie Sheley, Chris McCall and Shawn McCall, as well as two great-grandchildren, Tesla McCall and Austin McCall, also survive him.
Mr. Parks retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after 27 years of service, and was formerly the owner of Western Auto in Weston.
He was a member of the Elks Club B.P.O.E. No. 482, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeric 2481, Weston Moose Lodge No. 1376, Weston Masonic Lodge No. 10 A.F. and A.M., Nemesis Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Shrine of Parkersburg, Lewis County Shrine Club, Weston Chapter No. 40 Order of the Eastern Star, JCI Senate, Past Master of Travel with NCT, and past vice president of Jaycee.
He was a coach of little league basketball in Lewis County and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Weston.
Friends may call at the Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Avenue, Weston, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, from 3 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Deborah Rankin officiating.
Interment will follow in the Weston Masonic Cemetery.
The Weston Masonic Lodge No. 10 A.F. and A.M will accord Masonic graveside rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in celebration of Donald Parks' life may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 206, East Second Street, Weston, WV 26452.
Nancy Lee Pancake McCune, 56, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital.
She was born March 17, 1948, in Eden, W.Va., the daughter of the late Esker Gregory and Luvera Morrison Taylor.
She was united in marriage on Oct. 31, 1991, to Charlie McCune Jr., of Weston, who survives.
In addition to her husband, a daughter, Carmen McCune, of Weston, survives her.
A son, Dion Pancake, also of Weston, survives her as well.
A grandson, Brandon Pancake, of Buckhannon, as well as two granddaughters: Ashley Pancake, of Buckhannon, and Courtney McCune, of Weston, also survive her.
Three brothers: Glenville Dewain Gregory, of Buckhannon, Steven Gregory, of Vandalia, W.Va., and John Gregory, of Eden, survive Mrs. McCune.
Two sisters: Mary Zink, of Wheeling, W.Va., and Linda Moore, of Horner, also survive her.
Mrs. McCune was a certified nursing assistant and a Christian by faith. She was a loving mother and wife.
Friends will be received Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Rev. Robert Perrine will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Oak Grove Church Cemetery in Kanawha Head.
A relative long to be remembered, Dr. O. Tom Law passed away in Los Osos, Calif. after an extended illness.
Dr. Law was the son of the late O.T. Law, of Robert's Hardware and Genieve Law.
A wife and two twin sons, Dan Law, of Los Osos, Calif., and Michael Law, a lawyer in Tennessee, survive him.
Two brothers: Bob and Dan Law preceded him in death.
Dr. Law was a professor at the University of Michigan for many years. He was also a professor in residence at a graduate school in California.
Doyla "Jean" Pringle, 64, of Buckhannon died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born April 21, 1940 in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Lewis and Vernice Bunner Cutright.
She is survived by her husband Darrell Junior Pringle. She is also survived by two daughters: Melanie St. Clair of Buckhannon and Shanna Pringle of Buckhannon; two step-daughters: Brenda Curovic of Ohio and Sheila Lipinski of Ohio and one step-son Larry Pringle of Ohio; two grandchildren: Tyler St. Clair and Briea St. Clair both of Buckhannon; several step-grandchildren; one brother Julian Cutright of Abilene, Texas; and three sisters: Pauline Woody of Florida, Sue Tallman of Buckhannon and Connie Cottrill of Jane Lew. She is also survived by a great aunt, Madaline Taylor Buckhannon. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by one step-son, Jerry Pringle.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel today, Jan. 12 from noon to 2 p.m., the funeral hour with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. The burial will follow in the Upshur County Memorial Park at Tennerton. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel of Tennerton is in charge of the arrangements.
Reatha Irene Wagoner, 83, of Buckhannon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Holbrook's Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Alton the daughter of the late Joseph Lewis and Nola Cutright Lewis.
She was united in marriage on Jan. 12, 1942, to the late Clifford R. Wagoner, who preceded her in death July 4, 1991.
Five daughters: Joy and husband Charles Kendall, Jewel Reed, Justine and husband George Wamsley, Treasea and husband Tom Crites, all of Buckhannon, and Brenda and husband Trever Carpenter, of Queens, survive her.
A son, Jerry Clifford Wagoner, of Queens, and a sister, Imogene Lewis, of Buckhannon, also survive her.
Three brothers: Stanley Lewis, of Warren, Ohio, Hayward Lewis, of Buckhannon, and Donald Lewis, also of Buckhannon, survive her as well.
Twenty-two grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren survive Mrs. Wagoner.
In addition to her father, mother and husband, a son, Larry Darwin Wagoner, preceded her in death.
A brother, Rev. S.E. Lewis and a granddaughter, Melissa Crites Butler, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Wagoner was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received today, Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day officiating.
Burial will take place at the Cutright Chapel Cemetery in Queens.
Roxie Fae Simons, 90, of Elkins Regional Convalesant Center, Elkins, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the Elkins Regional Convalesant Center.
She was born April 26, 1914, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Warwick L. Karickhoff and Maggie Lantz Karickhoff. She was united in marriage on June 1, 1932, to the late John Sherman Simons, who preceded her in death on April 19, 1971.
Surviving are two daughters: Shirley Archer of Gatesville, N.C. and Donna Warnecke of Annapolis, Md.; three sons: John Sherman Jr. of Niles, Ohio, Clinton Neale Simons of Volga,and Ronald Joe Simons of Peel Tree; six sisters: Deloris Smith, Tula Curkendall and Oneita Powers all of Volga, Virginia Keller of Harrisonburg, Va., Snow Dear Ward and Elsie Crider both of Tavares, Fla.; brother Earl Karickhoff of Volga; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son Edward Monzel Simons, daughter Loretta Simons, sister Audra Kincaid, grandson Vernon Lee Warnecke, and great-granddaughter Leah Jefferson.
She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Friends were received on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Lowther officiating.
The burial will follow at Mt. Zion - Pecks Run, W.Va.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Pauline Mackey Robinson, 84, of Buckhannon, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital NCF.
She was born April 27, 1920, in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Frederick J. Edge and Hazel P. Edge.
She was united in marriage to the late Hugh Robinson.
Two daughters: Nancy Steinard, of Levittown, Pa., and Vauna Summerfield, of Buckhannon, survive Mrs. Robinson, as does a brother, Robert R. Edge, of Dayton, Ohio.
Two sisters: Charlotte E. McKelvey, of Columbus, Ohio, and Elinor M. Gray, of Lancaster, Ohio, also survive her.
Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive her.
In addition to her father, mother and husband, her first husband, Edward James Mackey, preceded her in death.
A son, Harry James Mackey, a brother, Frederick James Edge and a sister, Pat I. McVaney, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Ladies of the Elks, the Ladies of the Moose and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663.
Friends were received Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held today, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating.
Burial will take place at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hinkleville.
Loretta Edith McDaniel, 87, of Buckhannon, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Mansfield Place in Philippi.
She was born Sept. 16, 1917, in Audra, the daughter of the late Michael Thomas Fallen and Ina M. Diamond Fallen.
She was united in marriage on Sept. 11, 1933, to the late Roy E. McDaniel, who preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1999.
Five daughters: Marguerite Everson, of Burns, Tenn., Shirley Thorne, of Volga, Regina Snider, of Sand Run, and Sheila Shipman and Robin Payne, both of Volga, survive her.
Sixteen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild also survive her.
In addition to her father, mother and husband, a daughter, Anna L. Harris, also preceded her in death, as did a son, Roy Eugene McDaniels, a brother, Clifford Fallen, and three sisters: Deverre Booth, Orpha Fallen and Mary Fallen.
Mrs. McDaniel was a homemaker and a Christian by faith.
Friends will be received today, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Upshur County Memorial Park.
James Anthony Liotta, 59, of Fairmont died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at his home. He was born January 12, 1946, in New Kinsington, Pa., a son of the late Rev. Thomas Liotta and Helen Gallo Liotta.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Sturm Liotta, of Fairmont; two sons, Carter Liotta of Philadelphia, Pa., and Jay Liotta of Morgantown, W.Va.; two stepchildren, Amanda Sturm of Columbus, Ohio, and Adam (A.J.) Sturm of Fairmont; and one brother, Tom and Pam Liotta of Charlotte, N.C. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Liotta was a member of the W.Va. Bar Association and the Marion County Bar Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors and gathering with friends and family.
He received his bachelor's degree from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, and then received his masters of divinity from the Boston University School of Theology in 1970. He became an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church.
Mr. Liotta attended law school at West Virginia University, where he was editor of the law review. He graduated law school in 1976 and practiced in Fairmont for 28 years. He worked with the law firm Tharp, Liotta and Yokum.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care, 201 Merchant St., Suite No 1., Fairmont WV 26554.
Friends will be received at Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 25, at 11 a.m. at Ford Chapel with the Rev. Jim Norton and Rev. Luana Cook Scott officiating.
Norma P. Carpenter, 66, of Buckhannon died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born Sept. 1,1938, in Kanawha Co., W.Va., the daughter of Robert Petry of Buckhannon and the late Reba Edelman Petry. She was united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1963 to Roscoe W. "Bill" Carpenter, who survives.
In addition to her mother, her sister Rosetta Faye Davis and nephew Greg Wright preceded her in death.
Surviving are her father Robert Petry of Buckhannon, husband Roscoe W. "Bill" Carpenter of Buckhannon, daughter Diana K. Saul and husband William L. Saul of South Charleston, W.Va., sister Janet L. Wilson and husband Ronald G. Wilson of Buckhannon, granddaughter Melissa D. Hobbs, two great-granddaughters: Brittney N. Hunter and Diana K. Hobbs, two nieces: Kim R. Swim of Mooresville, N.C., and Vicki L. Davis of Bedford, Texas; nephew William Davis of Texas; and two aunts: Erma Lee Jarrell and Margaret Johnson, both of Chesapeake, W.Va.
She was a homemaker and a Christian by faith.
The graveside service will be held at a later date in the Marmet Cemetery with Pastor Frank Thomas officiating. The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Elsie Gay Norman, 85, of Adrian died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at the Holbrook's Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 22,1919, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Enoch William Reed and Minnie Gay Lantz Reed. She was married to the late Audia Orval Norman, who preceded her in death on June 3, 1977.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Kay Norman, three sisters: Mae Ware, Merle Casto, and Mary Norman; and two brothers: Kenneth Reed and Enoch Dale Reed.
Surviving are four daughters: Eunice Opal and husband Roy McKisic of Buckhannon, Betty Lee and husband David G. Gould of Buckhannon, Margaret and husband Charles Lantz of Ellamore, and Barbara Mitchell of Adrian; three sons: Richard William Norman of Buckhannon, David Keith Norman of Ellamore, and Timothy W. Norman of Adrian; two sisters: Ethel Chipps of Buckhannon and Ruth Johns of Flintstone, Md.; brother Carl William Reed of Buckhannon; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and a Christian by faith.
Friends were received on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home, Inc. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2005 at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. The burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hinkleville. The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Marguerite P. Rechel, 87, of Canal Fulton went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 at Barberton Citizens Hospital.
Marguerite lived most of her life in the area, had retired in 1978 from General Tire & Rubber Co. after 33 1/2 years of service and was a member of Manchester Church of Christ. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to many and she lived the word of God.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Werner in 1970 and sister Jessie Bennett on Jan. 4, 2005. She is survived by children: Jeff (Cori) Rechel and Janet (Rodney) Welch; grandchildren: Anne Marie, Kimberly, Kelley, Mary, Erin, Jennay, Mark, Brian and Margie; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Victoria McClain, Donnas (Claude) Koon, Mildred Lewis and Louise Hammer; brother Jack Davis and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held today at noon, Jan. 31 at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Route 93) Canal Fulton, Ohio with Jack Brown officiating. The burial will follow at the Union Cemetery. Friends were received today one hour prior to the time of the service at the funeral home.
The Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home of Canal Fulton, Ohio, 330-854-2356, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gloria Rae Hamner, 70, of Buckhannon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at 9:56 a.m. at her home.
She was born July 8, 1934, in Sago, the daughter of the late Lyle Hamner and Bernice Tenney Hamner.
Two sisters: Virginia L. and husband the late Wilford C. Allman, of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Wilma J. and husband John F. Phillips, of French Creek, survive Ms. Hamner.
A close friend, Frances Lynch, of Buckhannon, also survives her, as do four nephews, five nieces and 16 great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father and mother, a sister, Ruth Hamner, preceded her in death.
Ms. Hamner was a banker in Adrian, Buckhannon and Harrison County.
She was a Baptist by faith.
She was a member of the Buckhannon Business and Professional Women and served as their president in 1984. Ms. Hamner attended various classes and graduated from the School of Banking of the South.
She taught several classes for the American Institute on Banking under the direction of Fairmont State College.
Friends will be received Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Billie Scott Mick officiating. Burial will take place at the Heavner Cemetery.
Hobert C. Wilson, 88, of Fayette Street, Buckhannon, and formerly of Frenchton, died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born June 29, 1916. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Arthur and Lula Grace Berry Wilson.
He was united in marriage on December 15, 1939, to Oma Mae Bacorn Wilson, who preceded him in death on June 28, 2004.
He is survived by two sons, Kenny Wilson and wife Kay of Buckhannon and Bob Wilson and wife Pam of French Creek; one daughter, Connie Wilson and fiancé Tom Angus of Buckhannon; six grandchildren, Kim Stepps, Nicole McKisic, Anitra Peterson, Kevin Hoffman, Linzy Wilson and Thomas Angus; two great-grandchildren, Charlotte Stepps and Tyler Chase McKisic; five sisters, Hildred Sisk of Rock Cave, Lillie Chidester of Abbott, Dora Neely of Rock Cave, Doris Lough of Buckhannon, Esta Cremeans of Gilbraltor, Michigan; and one brother, Arthur Carroll Wilson of Selbyville.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Sue Hoffman, and three brothers, Hebert Vernon Wilson, Monter Wilson and Carl Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Life Cemetery at Cleveland, W.Va.
Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Martha L. "Martie" Ogden, 64, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Holbrook Nursing Home.
She was born September 9, 1940, in Adrian, a daughter of the late Willis E. and Sylvia J. Hawkins Ogden.
She is survived by two sisters, LeVaughn Ward and husband Donald of Columbus, Ohio, and Dolores D. Kasten and husband Freddie of Buckhannon; one brother, Rev. Richard D. Ogden and wife Rose of Hodgesville; four nieces, Barbara Ward, Kathleen Leigh, Margaret Grenz and Ann Kasten; two nephews, Daniel Kasten and Richard E. Ogden; two step-great-nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one nephew and one great-nephew.
She was a registered nurse and had worked at the Leonard Memorial Hospital in Buckhannon, the Gassaway Hospital and was Director of Nurses at the Sutton Nursing Home. She was a member of the Braxton County Emergency Squad, the VFW American Legion Auxiliary of Burnsville, the Women of the Moose No. 319 of Buckhannon, and the Upshur County React.
She was a member of the Kanawha Run United Methodist Church and was very active in her church work before her illness.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dan Lowther and the Rev. Ressie Robinson officiating.
Burial will follow in Hinkleville Cemetery.
Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Daniel Lee Crites, 83, of Weston, passed away at 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Washington Hospital in Washington, Pa.
He was born March 9, 1921, in Weston, the son of the late Rush Crites and Lola Mae (Hitt) Crites.
In 1944, he married the former Lois Jacqueline Yates, who preceded him in death in 1996.
Two daughters and sons-in-law: Gloria and husband Larry Stalnaker, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and Kimberly and husband James Stout, of Washington, Pa., survive her.
Three grandchildren: Michael Stout, of Washington, Pa., Elizabeth Stout, of Washington, Pa., and Tricia Bawn, of Cummings, Ga., also survive her, as does a great-grandchild, Esable Bawn, of Cummings, Ga.
Mr. Crites retired as merchandise manager with Danser Hardware in Clarksburg with many years of service.
He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Weston. He was also a member of the Weston Masonic Lodge No. 10, A.F. and A.M.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
A private funeral service will be held at the family's convenience. Boyle Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of the arrangements.
Edith Virginia Allman, 75, of Weston, passed away at 12:36 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a short illness.
She was born Feb. 17, 1929, at Roanoke in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Ova Cecil Fox and Mary Alice (McCray) Fox.
She was united in marriage March 21, 1953, to Henry David Allman, who preceded her in death June 8, 1986.
Four children: Martina and husband Charlie Blake, of Weston, Brenda and husband Joey Melton, of Weston, Jeff and wife Kim Allman, of West Union, and Terry and wife Kara Allman, of Weston, survive her.
Seven grandchildren: Dwayne and wife Jody Blake, of South Carolina, Dan Blake, of Buckhannon, Kenny Blake, of Weston, Brian Melton, of Weston, Tim and wife Jenny Melton, of Buckhannon, Keri Allman, of West Union, and Teran Allman, of Weston, also survive her.
Four great-grandchildren: Brittany, Ayesha and Arron Blake and Ciara Melton, also survive her as does one step great-grandson, Nathan Paugh.
Three step great-granddaughters: Chelsa, Megan and Shanna Cayton, survive her as well.
Three brothers: Andy and wife Mary Jane Fox, of Jane Lew, Robert Fox, of Weston and Charles and wife Barbara Fox, of Florida, survive her.
A sister, Marybelle and husband Bud Cunningham, of Ohio, along with one brother-in-law and a sister-in-law survive her.
Several nieces and nephews also survive her.
In addition to her father, mother and husband, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Allman was employed in the finishing department of West Virginia Glass Specialty Company. She attended the Horner United Methodist Church.
She was an accomplished painter and an avid flower gardener. She enjoyed fishing, and was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Friends will be received at the Floyd Funeral Home, 402 Main Avenue, Weston, today, Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 3 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at the funeral home with Rev. Verl Simmons officiating.
Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Jane Lew.
Velma Gray Mick, 77, of Ireland, W.Va., died Monday, January 24, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. She was born on September 27, 1927 in Falls Mill, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cecil Clyde and Carrie Edith Lowther Teter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Lenard S. Mick.
She is survived by four brothers, Dana Teter and wife Fonda "Polly" of Ireland, whom Gray made her home with, Arlis C. Teter of Statesville, N.C., Willy H. Teter and wife Melva of Walkersville, W.Va., and Dennis Teter and wife Wilma of Berlin Road, Weston, W.Va.; three sisters, Thelma Zerr of Sedona, Ariz., Freda Dennison of Akron, Ohio, and Anna L. Ellis and husband Marlin of Aurora, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Mick was a homemaker.
Friends were received from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Alkire Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held tonight at 11 a.m. at the Alkire Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Falls Mill (Bosley) Cemetery.
Alkire Funeral Chapel of Ireland is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeraldine "Jean" Hall Albright, 70, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at the home of her daughter.
Born September 25, 1934, in Arnoldsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ray Hall and Erma Bird Runion Hall.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn J. Dorfner and Martinsburg and Tena D. Perrella of Hedgesville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Virgil Hall of Burnsville, W.Va.; and two sisters, Madeline Beall of Ohio and Ernestine Hardman of Burnsville, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Albright, and one son, Richard David Albright.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be in Heavener Cemetery in Buckhannon on Sunday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Ct., Martinsburg, WV 25401.
This obituary brought to you as a courtesy of the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel.
Mary Elizabeth Woodford, 92, of Buckhannon died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at the Holbrook's Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 12, 1912, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Raymond J. Bennett and Ida Pence Bennett.
She was united in marriage on Dec. 12, 1935 to the late Hugh E. Woodford, who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1988. In addition to her parents and husband, five brothers also preceded her in death: Glenn R. Bennett, Russell E. Bennett, Charles Bennett, Osbert Bennett and Ford Bennett. One niece and four nephews survived her.
Ms. Woodford was the former storeowner of Woodford Grocery at French Creek.
She attended Light Chapel and Christian Fellowship Churches and was a member of Rock Cave Aletha Chapter No. 82 Order Eastern Star.
Friends will be received today, Jan. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the funeral home.
The burial will be at the Mt. Herman Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. The Rock Cave Aletha Chapter No. 82 Order Eastern Star will hold memorial services Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Rondel Glenn Rohr, 62, of Buckhannon, passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, after a long-term illness.
He was born May 24, 1942, in Lewis County, the son of Glenn H. and Enora Waldeck Rohr, both who survive and reside in Lorentz.
In addition to his parents, a son, Steven and wife Vickie Rohr, of Buckhannon, survive him.
Two daughters: Terrinda Currence and Rhonda Canterbury, both of Buckhannon, also survive him.
Five grandchildren: Sarah and Nathan Canterbury, Jessica and Cameron Currence and Alyssa Rohr, survive him as well.
A brother, Rodney and wife Frances Rohr, of Buckhannon, survive him.
A niece, Angela Johnson, and a nephew, Robert Rohr and wife Rita, also survive him, as do several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was married to JoAnn Serwatka, who survives.
Friends will be received Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel.
The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Friendship I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Berlin, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association at PO Box 3980, Charleston, WV 25339.
The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
James Anthony Liotta, 59, of Fairmont died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at his home. He was born January 12, 1946, in New Kinsington, Pa., a son of the late Rev. Thomas Liotta and Helen Gallo Liotta.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Sturm Liotta, of Fairmont; two sons, Carter Liotta of Philadelphia, Pa., and Jay Liotta of Morgantown, W.Va.; two stepchildren, Amanda Sturm of Columbus, Ohio, and Adam (A.J.) Sturm of Fairmont; and one brother, Tom and Pam Liotta of Charlotte, N.C. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Liotta was a member of the W.Va. Bar Association and the Marion County Bar Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors and gathering with friends and family.
He received his bachelor's degree from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, and then received his masters of divinity from the Boston University School of Theology in 1970. He became an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church.
Mr. Liotta attended law school at West Virginia University, where he was editor of the law review. He graduated law school in 1976 and practiced in Fairmont for 28 years. He worked with the law firm Tharp, Liotta and Yokum.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care, 201 Merchant St., Suite No 1., Fairmont WV 26554.
Friends will be received at Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 25, at 11 a.m. at Ford Chapel with the Rev. Jim Norton and Rev. Luana Cook Scott officiating.
Glenna Jean Heater, 65, of Rock Cave, died Friday, January 21, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born February 13, 1939, in Selbyville, a daughter of the late Ray and Madge Roby Compton. She is survived by her husband, Billy Heater, of Rock Cave, whom she married on September 28, 1957.
She is also survived by three sons, Michael Joe Heater of Frenchton, Robert Weese Heater of Tennerton, and Randall Scott Heater of Rock Cave; two daughters, Marcia Ann Cutright of Rock Cave, and Karen Jean Hull and husband Steve of Rock Cave; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mary Rexroad of Ohio, Pauline Cootz of Kentucky, Lena Eskew of Buckhannon, and Sylvia Crites of Shinnston.
Mrs. Heater was a homemaker and attended the Cannan Community Church.
Friends will be received today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dave Bickel and the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. Burial will follow in the Rock Cave Cemetery.
Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Kern, 82, of Weston and formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at his home, under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. He was born January 23, 1922, in Lewis County, a son of the late Perry and Flodie Samples Kern.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lawson of Weston. He is also survived by three daughters, Donna Rawson and husband Gary of Snow, Ohio, Casandra Newhardt of Akron, Ohio, and Wendy Sias and husband Scott of Weston; one son, Tony Kern of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Megan Lauter, Jared Lauter and Justin Lauter, all of Weston, and Dawn Smoley, Darla Kline, Derek Rawson, and Elizabeth Kern, all of Ohio; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Kern of Barberton, Ohio; one sister, Lugene and husband Conrad Baston of French Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Mr. Kern was retired from the Local 24 Teamsters. He attended the Riemer Road Baptist Church of Wadsworth, Ohio.
Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the North Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Akron, Ohio. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Joe Vocesky,74, of Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon, passed away Monday, February 7,2005 at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center.
He was born December 17,1930 in Taylor County to the late Jim and Barbara Vocesky.
In addition to his parents, Vocesky was preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Vocesky Whitehair.
He is survived by two nephews, James Whitehair and John M. Whitehair, both of Buckhannon.
Friends will be received Friday, February 11, 2005 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Flemington, W.Va.
The Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion and the DAV Chapters No. 5 and No. 36 will conduct military honors at graveside.
Melvin Gilbert Simons, 67, of 89 Elm Street, Buckhannon passed away Monday, February 7, 2005 at the Charleston Area Medical Center of complications due to heart surgery.
He was born October 5, 1937 in Upshur County to the late Henry Gilbert Simons and Jessie Wagner Simons.
Simons was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Simons Cutright.
Simons was married December 19, 1958 to Patricia Ann Simons of Buckhannon who survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Brad Simons and wife Val of Centreville, Va. and Doug Simons of Lovettsville, Va.; and two granddaughters, Korrie Simons of Centreville and Crystal Simons of Lovettsville. Simons is also survived by a brother, Robert Simons and wife Mary K. of Beverly Hills, Mich. and two sisters, Faye Lewis of Canton, Ohio, and Luella Cvecho and husband John of Buckhannon, and several nieces and nephews.
Simons graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1950 and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University. He retired from Giant Foods of Virginia.
He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received Thursday, February 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held Friday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Burial will follow in Heavner Cemetery.
Floyd Lee Sines, 54, of Akron, Ohio died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Hospice C.C. in Copley, Ohio. He was born April 30, 1950, in Haure De Grace, Md., the son of the late Arlie Sines and Lilly Strader Sines.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Cook Sines, two sons: Joshua Sines of Akron, Ohio and Thomas and his wife Kristen Cook of Canton, Ohio; two daughters: Jessica and husband Lynn Lee of Georgia and Melissa and husband Matthew Jones of Doylestown, Ohio; three brothers: Frank Sines of Florida, Charles Sines of Maryland, and Paul Sines of Virginia; three sisters: Helen Elliott and Rosemary Wright both of Maryland, and Ruth Anne Shreve of Tennessee; grandson Dallas Lee; and three granddaughters: Ellana and Molly Jones, and Taylor Cook.
Mr. Sines was a Foundry worker - Jondel. He was a member of the Eagles No. 555 and American Foundry Soc. Mr. Sines was also a big Browns fan and held season tickets.
Friends will be received on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poling- St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral hour will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2005, at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating.
The burial will follow at the Goshen Cemetery in Goshen, W.Va.
The Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Cynthia Ruth Rittenhouse, 54, of Lost Ave., Buckhannon died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born April 7, 1950 in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Vaughn W. Rice and Ruth Page Rice, who survives. She was united in marriage on Feb. 26, 1971 to Jay K. Rittenhouse, who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by one daughter Joni K. Cutlip of Glenville; two granddaughters: Sidney and Lindsay Cutlip of Glenville; four sisters: Vonda K. Wetzel of Alton, Judith Ann Talago of Flemington, Nancy DeLancy of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Linda Swecker of Valley Head; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Rittenhouse was a member of the French Creek Pioneers, she enjoyed HAM radio and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received today, Jan. 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the funeral chapel.
The burial will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel of Tennerton is in charge of the arrangements.
Lois Geraldine "Gerry" Jolson, 83, of Monroe, Michigan died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Superior Twp., Michigan.
She was born Jan. 1, 1922 in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel Hinkle.
In addition to her parents, her husband, George Hinkle, and brother Franklin and sister Margaret preceded her in death.
Survivors are son James and wife Sharonlee Parsons, three brothers: Robert, Darrel and John Hinkle, and one sister Poline Boudman of Buckhannon.
Friends were received Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, Redford Twp., Michigan.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, with the Rev. John Smith of the Flatrock Holiness Church.
The burial will follow at the Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia.
The Fisher Funeral Home of Redford Twp., Michigan is in charge of the arrangements.
Woodrow Wilson Alderman, 81, of Buckhannon, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 28, 1923, in Alexander, the son of the late Roy Lee Alderman and Etta Blanche Samples Alderman.
He was united in marriage June 1, 1947, to Elsie Lois Hinkle Alderman, who survives.
In addition to his wife, two sons: Gary W. Alderman and wife Jan, of Salem, W.Va., and Randall M. Alderman and wife Jerilyn, of Buckhannon, survive him.
A sister, Ethel Wilson, of Painsville, Ohio, also survives him.
A grandson, Douglas Alderman and wife Shelby, of Beckley, W.Va., and three granddaughters: Melissa Kane and John Michael IV, of Arbovale, W.Va., Kelly Alderman, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Amanda Alderman, of Winchester, Va., survive him as well.
A step grandson, Kurt Priester, of Clarksburg, and three step granddaughters: Cindy Miller, of Fort Mill, S.C., Stephanie Drumheller, of Charlottesville, Va., and Debbie Drumheller, of Thomas, W.Va., survive him.
A great-grandson, James Douglas Alderman, of Beckley, W.Va., along with four step great-grandchildren also survive him.
In addition to his mother and father, three brothers: Wease Alderman, Robert (Bob) Alderman and William (Bill) Alderman preceded him in death.
Four sisters: Rita Pringle, Juanita Johnston, Goldie Johnston and Betty Marsh also preceded him in death.
A great-granddaughter, Chloe Nicole Kane and a daughter-in-law, Merry Christmas Alderman preceded him in death.
Mr. Alderman was a steel mill worker and a Methodist by faith.
He was a lifetime member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge No. 598 and was also a lifetime member of the Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663. He was also a lifetime member of the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion.
In his younger days Mr. Alderman liked to hunt and fish.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he received the Purple Heart after being wounded in action in Italy.
Friends will be received today, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day and Rev. Dick Chipps officiating.
Burial will take place at the Heavner Cemetery. The VFW Post No. 3663 and the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion will conduct graveside rites.
Glen William (Bill) Schneider, 82, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005 at his residence in Buckhannon.
He retired as a payroll clerk for the West Virginia National Guard.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alyce; his niece, Judy Madden and her husband, Reed, of Spring Valley, Ohio; a grand nephew, Jerry T. Livingston of Tustin, Calif.; a grand niece, Janice Fife of Riverside, Calif.; numerous great grand nieces and nephews; many friends and supporters at the St. Joseph's Hospital, the First United Methodist Church, and the Buckhannon Senior Center.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon, and the Clifton United Methodist of Clifton, W.Va.
A memorial service will be held at the St. Joseph's Hospital Community Room, Friday, February 11, 2005 at 2 p.m. in Buckhannon.
Burial with graveside services will be Saturday, February 12, 2005, at 11 p.m. officiated by Reverend Doreen Adkins at Kirkland Memorial Gardens near Mason, W.Va. Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, W.Va. is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Clifton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 546, Mason, WV 25260.
Condolences may be e-mailed to foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Mr. Paul Lewellyn Smith, 80, of Lancaster, S.C., died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born Oct. 27, 1924, in Fairmont, W.Va., a son of the late W. Rex Smith and Dana Cochran Smith.
Surviving are his wife Donna Jean Layman Smith, four daughters: Pamela Kay Smith of Laurel, Md., Michelle Cassidy Smith of Tampa, Fla., Kimberly Dawn Casella of Orlando, Fla. and Karry Ann Radich and her husband Scott of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters: Barbara Clinger and her husband Robert of Conway, S.C., and Priscilla Smith of Leesburg, Va.; six grandchildren: Melanie Diggs, Shanda, Brandy and Roth Casella, Sara and Amanda Radich.
Mr. Smith was an entrepreneur, a member of the Lancaster, S.C., Loyal Order of Moose and the LaFayette Masonic Lodge No. 41 A.F. & A.M., in Manchester, N.H. he served our great country in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and was a Methodist by faith.
The family will receive friends at the Hartley Funeral Home, 1800 Charlotte Highway in Lancaster, South Carolina, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Mr. Smith will then be moved to the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St. Clarksburg, W.Va. where friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow in the Floral Hill Memorial Gardens Everlasting Life Mausoleum in Quiet Dell, W.Va.
The Davis-Weaver Funeral Home of Clarksburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronald Ray Crites, 44, of Wooster, Ohio, and formerly of Weston, died Friday, February 4, 2005, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born June 5, 1960 in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late Ray Wesley Crites and Patty Jane Bonar Crites Radcliff, who survives in Weston.
He was united in marriage on February 28, 1988, to Karen Sue Donaldson Crites, who survives.
In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by his stepfather, Bill Radcliff; paternal grandmother, Lucy Crites of Weston; one son, Ronald Ray Crites Jr. of Wooster, Ohio; two brothers, Ray Wesley Crites Jr. and Roger Lee Crites and wife Brenda of Weston; two sisters, Shelby Jane Crites of Wendell, N.C., and Brenda Mae Smith and husband Larry of Weston.
Friends will be received at the Broad St. United Methodist Church in Weston on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
The funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at the Broad St. UMC at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Clifford West officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterson Cemetery. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Floyd Lee Sines, 54, passed away February 5, 2005, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley.
Born in Haver De Grace, Md., in 1950, Mr. Sines had been an Akron, Ohio, area resident since 1970. He was a 1969 graduate of Buckhannon High School. Mr. Sines was employed by the Jondel Corp., where he worked as a foundry worker for the last two years.
Mr. Sines was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 555, the American Foundry Society, and was an avid Browns fan - a longtime season ticket holder.
Mr. Sines was preceded in death by his sister, Frances. He is survived by his wife Judy (Cook) Sines; sons and daughter-in-law Joshua Sines of Akron and Thomas and Kristen Cook of Canton; daughters and sons-in-law Jessica and Lynn Lee of Georgia and Melissa and Matthew Jones of Doylestown; brothers Frank, Charles and Paul; sisters Helen, Roseanne and Ruth Anne; grandson Dallas; granddaughters Ellana, Molly and Taylor.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, at 2 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home at 95 S. Kanawha Street in Buckhannon, where the family will receive friends starting at noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Baxter Cemetery in Goshen.
Maxine Ruth Arbogast Davidson, 66, of Bassett, Va., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, Va.,
She was born May 15, 1938, in Valley Head, the daughter of the late Orval Arbogast and Ruth Ware Arbogast, of Valley Head, who survives.
She was united in marriage July 15, 1962, to Robert G. Davidson, of Bassett, Va., who survives.
In addition to her mother and husband, a son, Vernon Wayne Louk and wife Karen, of Bridgeport, survive her.
Two daughters: Vicki and husband Doug Rogers, of Clintonville, Wis., and Debra Louk and companion Steve Tinelli, of Buckhannon, also survive her.
A brother, Roger Arbogast, of Valley Head, survives her as well.
Several nieces and nephews also survive her.
Mrs. Arbogast retired from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
A private family service will be held.
Rebecca Sue Davis, 45,of Buckhannon died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Mercy General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born May 13, 1959 in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Merl Wilbur Campbell and Vada V. Miller Campbell.
She was united in marriage June 26, 1982, to David Joseph Davis, who survives.
Survivors include her husband, daughter Jenna Jo Davis of Buckhannon, three brothers: Robert Campbell of Morgantown, Carl Campbell of French Creek and Stephen Campbell of Buckhannon and sister Judy Tenney of Buckhannon.
Five nieces: Sharon Kay Turner, Tresea Campbell-Cozort, Carla Campbell-Dean, Denise Post and Vanessa Lovejoy also survive her. A nephew, Daniel Scott Campbell survives her as well.
Becky was a homemaker and manager of Aesops Café.
Friends will be received today, Feb. 4, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Lowther officiating.
The burial will follow at the Buckhannon Memorial Park.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Ernest Earl (Bud) Lantz, 83, of Ellamore, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born May 29, 1921, in Lantz, W.Va., the son of the late Elam and Fannie Elbon Lantz.
He was united in marriage Jan. 20, 1982, to Janice Evans Lantz, who survives.
He is also survived by daughters: Jean (Shon) and husband Robert Jones, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., Fran and husband Lee McCalla, of Lecanto, Fla., and Patricia and husband Ray Eckes, of Roanoke, W.Va.
Two sons: Burton and wife Jan Booth and Bruce and wife Michelle Booth, both of Ellamore, also survive him.
Grandchildren: Rod and wife Jody Bloomer, of Citrus Springs, Fla., Joy and husband John Jenkins, of Charleston, W.Va., Jill Jones, a Peace Corp volunteer in Moldova, Danny and Phillip Higham, of Roanoke, W.Va., Mary and husband David Rhorbough, of Alum Bridge, W.Va., Raetta and husband Joe Atkinson, of Ireland, W.Va., Kenny and wife Alice Booth, of Huntington, W.Va., Kimberly Booth, Brittannie Ramsey, Katelyn Booth, all of Ellamore, and Derrick Woods, of Elkins, survive him as well.
Great-grandchildren: Justin Bloomer, Terrlen Rhorbough and Jamie Adkinson, also survive him.
Two sisters: Doris Teter and Wanda Lantz preceded him in death.
Bud was a founding member of the Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department.
He was retired from the DNR, having worked in Parks and Recreation after 23 years of service.
As a member of the 8th Air Force, 385th Bomber Group, Mr. Lantz served with honor and distinction, successfully piloting his B-17 on 35 missions over France and Germany during World War II.
His family and closest friends will always regard him as one of the many heroes who have preserved our freedom with their selfless service to our country.
Mr. Lantz was a member of the Gertrude Chapel United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Robert Bare Jr., Rev. Timothy Kelley and Rev. Mitch Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Union Cemetery.
The Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion and DAV Chapters No. 5 and No. 36 will conduct military honors at graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gertrude Chapel U.M. Church in Ellamore, WV 26267. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Junior Denzil Zickefoose, 85, of Clarksburg died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at the United Hospital Center. He was born Aug. 26, 1919, in Hampton, W.Va., the son of the late James Zickefoose and Iway Zickefoose.
He was married to Gladys Smith Zickefoose, who preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 1998. In addition to his parents and wife, seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
Surviving are a daughter Millie (Zickefoose) Smith of Clarksburg; three grandsons: Joseph Danes, Josh Lebrun, and Theodore O'Connell, all of Clarksburg; and one great-grandson Tannium Danes of Clarksburg.
He was a truck driver for the WV Dept. of Highways.
Friends were received on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today, Feb. 23 at the funeral home. The burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hinkleville, W.Va.
Robert Michael "Stumpy" Stump, 57, of Indiana, Pa., died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1948, in Buckhannon, the son of the late Telford Harold and Manoka Pearl Greenlief Stump. Mr. Stump was a member of the BPO Elks No. 931. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he had earned a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Award. He was employed in sales by Northeast Energy for the past 10 years. He had been retired from McJunkin Corporation after 31 years of employment. He enjoyed reading, golfing, walking on the beach at sunrise and spending time with his family. Mike was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.
Surviving is his wife, Loretta Mae Tenney Stump, whom he married Aug. 11, 1967; a son Robert Michael Stump II and wife Jessica of Indiana, Pa.; daughter Jennifer Michelle Stump of Baltimore, Md.; two granddaughters: Brittany and Katelyn Stump; three brothers: Frederick Eugene "Gene" Stump and wife Mary, Telford Harold Stump Jr. and wife Janet, all of Buckhannon and Gregory Allen Stump and wife Fay of Weirton, W.Va.; two sisters: Joyce Stump Gregory and husband Jim, and Patricia Stump Hall and husband Bud, all of Buckhannon; his "second" father Basil Tenney of Hemlock and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter Allison Hope Stump and his "second" mother Opal Tenney.
Friends were received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2005 at the Bowser-Minich Funeral home, Indiana, Pa. The funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. The burial will follow in the Upshur County Memorial Park Cemetery in Buckhannon, W.Va.
Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett No.7 American Legion and the DAV Chapters No. 5 and No. 36.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Stump Trust Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 76 Ben Franklin Rd. South, Indiana, Pa. Contributions will be used for his grandchildren's education.
Ross C. White, 79, of Buckhannon died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Peeltree, the son of the late A. Ray White and Ethel J. Cutright White. He was united in marriage on May 1, 1948, to Virginia M. Grill White, who survives.
Surviving are three sons: Calvin and wife Judy White of Buckhannon, Stewart and wife Carol White of Clarksburg and Mark White of Buckhannon; daughter Rosalie and husband Chuck Ashcraft of Walker; three grandsons: Joseph White of Clarksburg, Jeffrey White of Nutter Fort and Nathaniel Ashcraft of Walker, W.Va.; three granddaughters: Chistine Knibloe of Tucson, Ariz., Leslie White of Columbia, S.C., and Olivia Ashcraft of Walker; great-grandson Ryan White of Clarksburg; five sisters: Izetta Lynch of Buckhannon, Isabelle Nutter of Coalton, Izola Marple of Hackers Creek, Minetta Lewis of Lost Creek, and Shirley Helmick of Florida; and three brothers: Archie White of Kesling Mill, Curtis White of Volga, and Scott White of Fishing Camp, W.Va.
In addition to his parents, sister Eugenia Benson and brother George White preceded him in death.
He was a carpenter and member of Carpenters Local No. 476 Clarksburg. He served with the 10th Mountain Infantry in Italy during WWII and was a staff sergeant.
Friends were received Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. The funeral service will be held today 11 a.m., Feb. 21, 2005 at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. The burial will follow at the Buckhannon Memorial Park.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda K. Knupp, 52, of Lewisburg, W.Va., died Friday, February 18, 2005, at her home, with her husband, close friends and family at her side.
She is survived by her loving husband, Michael A. Corley of Lewisburg; mother Verna I. Knupp and sister Donna L. Knupp, M.D., both of Pittsburgh; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. (Browne) Corley of Buckhannon, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Glenn W. Knupp of Somerset, Pa.
Linda earned a B.S.S.W. from West Virginia University and a M.S.W. from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a licensed clinical independent social worker with membership in the National Association of Social Workers and the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. After 16 years, she retired from Somerset State Hospital to become co-director of social work at William Sharpe Hospital in Weston. Her recent position involved the Division of Rehabilitation services in Lewisburg. She enjoyed the outdoors and bird-watching.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, c/o Blake and Boone Accounting Corp., P.O. Box 187, Lewisburg, WV 24901; Selma Church of the Brethren, Box 215, Selma, VA 24474; or Greenbrier Valley Hospice, Inc., 540 North Jefferson St., Box 7, Suite D, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
Arrangements are by Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson, W.Va.
Ferenc Frank Androczi, 89, of Tennerton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at Holbrook Nursing Home.
He was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Semjenhaza, Hungary, the son of the late George and Maria Nikli Androczi.
Friends will remember Frank as a very kind, gentle person, who loved to sing Hungarian songs and celebrate nature.
Frank obtained his PhD from Eovtvos Lorant University in Budapest, Hungary in 1951. He received his master's of library science from Syracuse University in 1964. In the summer of 1968, Frank did his postgraduate work at the University of Ill. Info. Sci. at the University of Pittsburgh from 1969-1970. Frank was a rare book cataloguer at the University of Detroit from 1964 to 1965. He was assistant librarian cataloguer, classifier at New York State University College from 1965 to 1967.
Frank was a professor of library science at West Virginia Wesleyan College from 1967 to 1981.
Frank owned and operated Little Hungary Winery in Buckhannon since 1985. He was a member of the W.Va. Beekeepers Association. Frank was also a member of the W.Va. Grape Growers Association.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to West Virginia Wesleyan College in care of Brooks Jones for the Frank Androczi Scholarship Fund.
Katie Winemiller, 89, of Helvetia, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the Holbrook's Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
She was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Mark Sneberger and Polona Pavloc Sneberger.
She was married to the late Omer William Winemiller, who preceded in her in death on March 2, 1989.
In addition to her parents and husband, two brothers: Mark Sneberger and Joe Marinic and three sisters: Mary Varner, Olga Ball and Helen Sneberger, preceded her in death.
Surviving are three daughters: Katherine (Winemiller) Harris of Elkins, Polly (Winemiller) Hull and husband David of Helvetia, and Sue (Winemiller) Hamilton and husband Bill of Buckhannon; two sons: George Winemiller and wife Marilyn of Gassaway and William Winemiller of Alexander; granddaughter Meghan Winemiller of Gassaway; five grandsons: Brian Hull and wife Christian of Buckhannon, Jamie Powell and wife Tammy of Dunbar, John Harris of Orlando, Fla., Andrew Winemiller and wife Michelle of Summersville, and Dennis Winemiller and wife Ranae of Fairmont; two step-grandsons: Shawn Hamilton and wife Amy of Buckhannon and Jeremy Hamilton of Gibsonia, Pa.; great-grandson Zachary Hull of Buckhannon; two great-granddaughters: Taylor and Alexa Powell both of Dunbar; two step-grandchildren: Dylan and Tessa Hamilton of Buckhannon; two brothers: John Sneberger and wife Marion of Helvetia and Tony Sneberger and Lena of Czar; two sisters: Vera Schneider of Pickens and Rosie Ketterman and husband Cody of Pickens; several nieces and nephews.
She was a homemaker and farmer, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Pickens and graduate of Turkey Bone School near Pickens.
Friends will be received today, Feb. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home, Inc.
A mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James McCafferty celebrant.
The burial will follow at the Pickens Cemetery in Pickens, W.Va.
Charles G. Claypool Sr., 75, of Pancake-Clarkson Road, Rogers, Ohio, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the East Liverpool City Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born in Cow Run, W.Va., April 5, 1929, the son of the late Bernard Wilson Claypool and Mary (Lane) Claypool. Mr. Claypool moved to East Liverpool, Ohio when he was 16 years old.
Mr. Claypool was employed as a bus driver for the former Ohio Valley Transit Company for 30 years before retiring in 1983. He also owned and operated Claypool Tree Service for many years.
His wife, Effie (Rohm) Claypool preceded him in death in 1988.
Three sons: Charles G. Claypool Jr., of East Liverpool, Ohio, Robert G. Claypool, of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Larry Claypool, also of East Liverpool, survive Mr. Claypool.
Two daughters: Mary Ann Brooks, of DeBarg, Fla., and Judy Gonzalas, with whom Mr. Claypool resided also survive him.
A brother, Loyal Wilson Claypool, of Buckhannon, and three sisters: Pauline Fornish, of Detroit, Mich., Frances DeBarr, of Parkersburg, and Jean Carpenter, of Buckhannon, survive Mr. Claypool as well.
Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive him.
In addition to his wife, father and mother, a daughter, Linda Maria Claypool, preceded him in death.
Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the East Liverpool Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes, 145 West 5th Street, East Liverpool, Ohio, with the Rev. Wayne Standley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery in Upshur County at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call at the funeral home in East Liverpool from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Friends may view this obituary, send condolences, or sign the guest book online at www.altmeyer.com.
Hazel T. Townsend, 94, of Akron, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Akron General Hospital. She was born Dec. 30, 1910, in Tallmansville, the daughter of the late Phillip Sheriden Tenney and Sara Jane Rowan Tenney.
She was married to the late Trevie Townsend, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by ten sisters and two brothers. Surviving are two nephews: Melvin Townsend of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Darius Craven of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews.
She attended West Virginia Wesleyan and Glenville College, and taught in Upshur County in 1930.
Friends will be received on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Michael W. Wamsley officiating. The burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tallmansville.
The Poling St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements.
Amelia P. Fato, 93, of Buckhannon died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the Serenity Care in Buckhannon.
She was born July 1, 1911, the daughter of the late Silvio Ventura and Lisa Stocco Ventura.
She was united in marriage Sept. 26, 1932, to the late Saverio Fato, who preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2000.
In addition to her parents and husband, a son John Fato also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons: Gennaro Fato of Onley, Md., Battista Fato of Silver Spring, Md. and Frank Fato of Buckhannon; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and attended church at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Friends will be received on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home in Silver Springs, Md.
The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at the St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Silver Springs, Md., with Father David Beaubien officiating.
The burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Springs, Md.
Bobby Ray Love, 72, of Buckhannon, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born June 10, 1932, in Gilmer County, the son of the late Harry and Eva McLain Love.
He was united in marriage to Biddie Mae Frame, who survives, August 9, 1974.
A son, Aaron Ray Love, of Morgantown, and a stepson, Bobby D. Furr, of Weston, also survive him.
Three daughters: Winona Kay Wood and husband Philip, of Richmond, Va., Bobbie Jean Greene and husband William, also of Richmond, Va., and Patricia "Pat" Robinson, of Stouts Mills, W.Va., survive him.
A brother, Jimmie Love and wife Jo Ann, of Ohio, also survive him.
Five grandchildren: Alexandra Grace Love, Amy Conrad, Jennifer Lowther, William "Boo" Greene and Daniel Greene survive Mr. Love as well.
Seven great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews also survive him.
One sister and five brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Love was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War.
He was employed with the B&O Railroad in the early 1950s. He retired from Barbour Coal in 1983.
He was a member of the Mountaineer Car Collectors and loved restoring antique vehicles. He also enjoyed visiting friends and neighbors. He was a Christian by faith.
Friends may call today, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Cutright will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Big Run Cemetery in Napier, W.Va.
Melinda Susan Gillum, 64 of Buckhannon died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, in St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Weston, a daughter of the late Romey Paul Williams and Mary Virginia (Harris) Williams. She was united in marriage on Jan. 2, 1961 to Robert F. Gillum, who survives. Several nieces and nephews survive. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family being preceded in death by one sister Shirley A. Harris and one brother James Paul Williams.
Mrs. Gillum enjoyed music, traveling and her many friends and was a Methodist by faith.
Friends were received at the Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Ave. in Weston on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today, Feb. 28 at the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at the Carder Cemetery at Vadis. The Boyle Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of the arrangements.
John E. Sturm, 81 of Buckhannon died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 at the St. Joseph's Hospital following a long illness. He was born Nov. 26, 1923 in Mannington, a son of the late Goffe and Mary Thorn Sturm.
Mr. Sturm was employed by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Services, having retired from the Bowden National Fish Hatchery in Randolph County with 24 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army in the African-Middle Eastern, Italy, and European Theatres. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal with Cluster for injuries sustained during combat.
He was a member of the Chelyan Lodge 158, AF&AM in Belle, W.Va., and a Protestant by faith. Mr. Sturm loved to spend time with his grandchildren, who were very dear to him, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a graduate of Mannington High School.
He is survived by his wife Patricia B. Smith Sturm, whom he married June 15, 1958; a son and daughter-in-law John Mart and Kelly Sturm of Buckhannon; daughter Rhonda J. Judy of Buckhannon; two grandsons: Darren J. Judy and John Tyler Sturm; granddaughter Kaitlyn Nicole Sturm; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Beryle J. Calvert, Dana Ruth DeVaul of Logansport, Mary Anne and John Robinson of Urbana, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews, whom he was very fond of and several great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brother-in-laws Elwood P. Calvert and Gary DeVaul.
Friends were received at the Hutson Funeral Home, 500 E. Main St., Mannington on Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mike Cunningham officiating. The burial followed in the Huey-Thorne Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites being rendered. The Hutson Funeral Home of Mannington is in charge of the arrangements.
Delma Jean (DJ) Wyatt, 67, of Buckhannon, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1937, in Logan, W.Va., the daughter of the late Flossie Shepherd.
Her husband Marion Wyatt survives her.
Four sons: Bruce Alan Davidson, Tony Wyatt, Scott Wyatt and Eddie Wyatt, also survive her.
A daughter, Brenda Sue Rice survives her as well.
Fourteen grandchildren: Crissy Bailey, Randy Rice, Rick Rice, Alan Davidson, Maria Davidson, April Davidson, James Wyatt, Cloe Wyatt, Chrissy Wyatt, Brandy Wyatt, Daniel Wyatt, Samantha Wyatt, Erin Wyatt and Crissie Sharp survive Mrs. Wyatt.
One great-grandson, Donovan Mykel Wagner, also survives her.
Two brothers: Jimmy Shepherd and Billie Ray Shepherd survive her as well.
A son, James Alan Wyatt, preceded her in death.
Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel today, Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Brad Tenney officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Anniebelle Umble, 81, of Buckhannon, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at her home.
She was born July 3, 1923, in Marlinton, W.Va., the daughter of the late Anthony Simmons and Rosielee Simmons.
She was united in marriage to the late Wilbur Umble.
A daughter, Sue Bolton and husband Larell, of Buckhannon, survive her.
Two sisters: Mamie May, of Crimora, Va., and Emily Oscar, of Lewisburg, W.Va., also survive her.
Four granddaughters: Charlotte A. Rowan, of Buckhannon, Rose M. Alexander and husband Kenneth, of Buckhannon, Tammy Bedillion, of Holiday, Fla., and Shannon M. Collison, of St. Cloud, Fla., survive her as well.
Four grandsons: Charles L. Davis Jr. and wife Barbara, of Easton, Pa., Marvin R. Davis, of Buckhannon, Terry L. Bedillion, of Florida, and Christopher G. Collison, of St. Cloud, Fla. survive her.
A special nephew, Wayne Oscar, of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., also survives her.
Several nieces and nephews survive her.
A foster grandchild, Tiffany Alexander, of Buckhannon, and caregiver, Vivian Arbogast, also of Buckhannon, survive her as well.
In addition to her father, mother and husband, her first husband, Woodrow P. Marsh preceded her in death.
Her second husband, Sherman Kesling, preceded her in death, as did a daughter, Louvina M. Tenney, and two brothers: Leonard Simmons and Hobert Simmons.
Mrs. Umble was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty In Christ Church.
Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty In Christ Church.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Liberty In Christ Church with Pastor Mike Westfall officiating.
Burial will take place at the Bethel Church Cemetery in Audra.
Norma Elizabeth Tenney, 84, of Norton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005. She was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Tallmansville, the daughter of the late Hazel Maude and Jacob Arthur Bailey.
Norma retired from Barberton schools after many years of service as a cook. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple and worked in the church nursery. In her free time, Norma enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, her husband Kiser Tenney preceded her in death.
Three brothers: Arthur, Ward and Ralph Bailey also preceded her in death.
Her daughter, Sharon and husband Ray Redhead, survive her.
Three sons: Vernon and wife Karen Tenney, Roger Tenney and Theresa Miller, and Keith and wife June Bailey, also survive her.
Six brothers: Robert and wife Rita, Tom and wife Bettie, Earl and wife Joanne, Bill and wife Elaine, Carl and Harry and wife Katie Bailey also survive her.
A sister, Lorraine DeBarr, also survives her.
Nine grandchildren: Kevin and Jason Redhead, Elizabeth and husband Robert Hutzell, Elaine and husband Nathan Miller, David and wife Julie Tenney, Christopher Tenney, Laura Tenney, Louise Costello, and Karl and Elissa Bailey survive her as well.
Eight great-grandchildren: Jenna, Drew, Dean and Trey Hutzell, Fiona Miller, Scott and wife Krista Willingham, Jennifer Hoffine, and Ryan Costello survive her.
Two great great-grandchildren: Morgan and Reagan Willingham also survive her.
A special lifelong friend Rose Henke survives her.
Family and friends may call today, Friday, March 11, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio, with the Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at the Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Claude M. Fletcher, 68, of Buckhannon, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center.
Mr. Fletcher was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Buckhannon, the son of the late Clark Fletcher and Anna Kimble Fletcher, of Buckhannon, who survives.
He was united in marriage July 14, 1963, to Glenna Wamsley Fletcher, who survives.
In addition to his mother and wife, two daughters: Joan Howes and husband Mark, of Belington, and Nancy Stalnaker and husband Dan, of Elkins, survive him.
Two sons: Bryan Lee Fletcher and wife Cynthia, of Coalton, and David Fletcher and wife Jennifer, of Buckhannon, also survive him.
Three sisters: Thelma Tucker, of Fairmont, Pauline Montgomery, of Idaho, and Gertrude Fletcher, of Buckhannon, survive him as well.
Seven grandchildren also survive him.
Mr. Fletcher was a member of the Sand Run Baptist Church.
He was a military policeman in the U.S. Army. He served during the Vietnam War.
Friends will be received today, Friday, March 11, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating.
Burial will take place at the Mt. Union Church Cemetery.
The Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion and DAV Chapters No. 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at graveside.
Effie M. Lewis, 80, of French Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
She was born July 21, 1924, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late John Butcher and Orphie Pearl Johnston.
Her first husband, Darius Bender, preceded her in death, as did her second husband Edward Lewis.
Four sons: George Huffman, of Elyria, Ohio, David Bender, Leon Bender and Randall Bender, all of Buckhannon, survive her.
Four daughters: Eden Hope Bender, Daisy Ware, Donna Baughman, all of Buckhannon, and Faye Bender, of French Creek, also survive her.
Two step-sons: Harold Lewis and Michael Lewis, both of French Creek, and one step-daughter, Katie Champ, of Buckhannon, survive her as well.
Twenty-one grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren also survive her.
In addition to her first and second husbands, a daughter, Easter Wingate, a grandson and one great-granddaughter preceded her in death. A brother, Boyd Johnston and a sister, Altena Thayer, preceded her in death as well.
Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel today, Wednesday, March 9, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Pastor William Mooring will be officiating.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no graveside service. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
John Gill, a former Buckhannon resident, passed away at the Kingston Nursing Home in Ashland, Ohio, on March 6, 2005, one day before his 98th birthday.
He was born March 7, 1907, in Strangford, Pa.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, he worked in a stone quarry and the coal mines before going to college and becoming a Methodist minister and later a school teacher.
He also owned and operated a greenhouse, where he sold plants. Along with this, he had a honey route since bees were necessary to pollinate the flowers and plants.
John moved to Ohio with his family in 1950, and was involved in the landscape business there for many years. While in Ohio, John and his wife made the decision to join the Methodist Mission Board and served at Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy in Camden, S.C. This was a private black school, and it was during a troubled time in the segregated south.
From this school they moved to Buckhannon, where they were on the faculty and staff at West Virginia Wesleyan College from which they retired.
John was very instrumental as ground supervisor in transforming the college campus into the beautiful campus it is today.
He was well known throughout West Virginia for his expertise in horticulture. He was especially proud of the lily garden on campus. While at Wesleyan, he earned the reputation of being able to grow grass on a billiard ball. Mr. Gill and his wife moved back to Ashland, Ohio, in 1992 to be near their son.
John Gill and Elizabeth Leaf were married June 11, 1938. John was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years on July 12, 1996.
Five sisters and one brother also preceded him in death.
Two sons: James D. (Shonnette) Gill, of Kenosha. Wis., and John T. (Carol) Gill, of Ashland, Ohio, survive him.
Four grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
Mr. Gill was a sincere Christian and realized that this separation is only temporary. He will be joined with family and friends when Christ returns to open the graves and take His people home.
In the meantime, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He touched the lives of many people on this earth, and he now sleeps till that resurrection morning. His reward is secured.
The funeral service for Mr. Gill will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Blairsville, Pa.
There will be no calling hours.
Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service to be conducted by family.
Donald P. Lane of Alexandria, Va. died on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the Mount Vernon Hospital.
Mr. Lane was retired chief safety officer of Ft. Meyer military community and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 217 of Springfield, Va. Father of Steven Lane and Sherry Winkler; brother of Danny Lane, Barbara Harper and Annette Fields.
He is also survived by the mother of his children Beatrice Lane and his fiancée Gail Boyce.
Friends may call at the Demaine Springfield-Annandale Funeral Chapel, Backlick and Edsal Roads, Springfield, Va.
The burial will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 11 at the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.
The Rev. Wease Day officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Joseph Martin Devericks, 74, of Buckhannon, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, at 6 a.m. at his home.
He was born May 3, 1930, in Doddridge County, the son of the late Luther Martin Devericks and Nina E. Nicholson Devericks.
He was united in marriage on Oct. 6, 1962, to Alice Bailey Devericks, who survives.
In addition to his wife, three sons: Billy and wife Lillie Devericks, of Topmost, Ky., James Devericks and Carla, of Jane Lew, and Daniel Devericks and Lisa, of Coalton, survive him.
Two daughters: Linda and husband Mickey Chidester, of Buckhannon, and Darlene Devericks also survive him.
Three grandsons: Dylan Chidester, of Buckhannon, Tyler Devericks, of Buckhannon, and Billy Joe Devericks, of Topmost, Ky., survive him as well.
Six granddaughters: Karissa Devericks, of Craigsville, W.Va., Jessica Devericks, of Jamestown, N.Y., Whitney Devericks, of Buckhannon, Autumn Devericks, of Buckhannon, Skyler Devericks, of Coalton, and Alexis Devericks, of Buckhannon, survive Mr. Devericks.
Five brothers: George Davis, of Wolf Summit, W.Va., James Devericks, of Morgantown, Paul Devericks, of Jane Lew, Henry Devericks and Jacob Devericks, of Richmond, Va., also survive him.
A sister, Beulah Langbein, of Buckhannon, survives him as well.
In addition to his father and mother, two brothers: John Devericks and Okey Devericks preceded him in death.
Mr. Devericks was a carpenter and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners American Local No. 476.
He served with the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War.
Friends will be received Thursday, March 10, 2005, at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. from 4 to 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Lowther officiating.
The Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 of the American Legion and DAV Chapters No. 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Peoples Hospice, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, WV 26302.
Charles Everett Brown, 80, of Buckhannon died suddenly at his residence on March 6, 2005. He was born Aug. 18, 1924 in Braxton County, the son of the late Burley and Biddie Williams Brown.
He was a Christian, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a retired construction worker. Mr. Brown loved to garden and was an avid reader. He loved to play the guitar and was in a gospel-singing group for many years.
Also preceding him in death was his wife Vangeline Jamison Brown, who died in 1992; three brothers: Minter, Wesley and Gilbert Brown; and one sister Ora Mae Brown Dean.
He is survived by three sons: Denzil Brown and wife Genelda of Frametown, W.Va., Larry Brown and wife Linda of Buckhannon, and Robert Brown and wife Lorraine of Poplar Ridge, Sutton, W.Va.; two daughters: Eulah McCourt and husband Michael of Akron, Ohio, and Caron Hudnall of Poplar Ridge, Sutton; one brother Jesse "Buster" Brown of Fairmont; and one sister Lovie Brown Moats of Cleveland, Ohio. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at the Greene-Roberston Funeral Home, Sutton with the Rev. Bill Griffin officiating. The burial will follow in the Poplar Ridge Cemetery near Sutton. Friends may call today, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Greene-Robertson Funeral Home of Sutton is in charge of the arrangements.
Bailey J. Zickefoose, 81, of Tallmansville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at his home.
He was born August 16, 1923, in Queens, the son of the late Parley Bill Zickefoose and Carrie Bailey Zickefoose.
He was united in marriage on March 20, 1948, to Genevieve Kirby Zickefoose, who survives.
In addition to his wife, two daughters: Debra Kay Zickefoose and Gary Hull, of Abbott, and Kathy Crites and husband Kirk, of Buckhannon, survive him.
Two sons: Bailey Zickefoose Jr. and Cindy Swecker, of Mill Creek, W.Va., and Gregory Zickefoose and wife Carrie, of Queens, also survive him.
Two granddaughters: Gina Brown and husband Mike and Amanda Hunt survive him as well.
Five grandsons: Jerry Alan Zickefoose and wife Jodi, Michael Hunt, Ryan Zickefoose, Joshua Zickefoose and Chad Zickefoose survive him.
Two great-granddaughters: Destiny Brown and Bethany Brown, along with two great-grandsons: Christian Brown and Bryce Moran, also survive him.
Two brothers, Orvil (Pete) Zickefoose, of Buckhannon, and Ronald Zickefoose, of Ohio, along with three sisters: Myrtle Zickefoose, Norma Jean Gary and Letha Reed, all of Ohio, also survive him.
In addition to his father and mother, nine bothers and sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Zickefoose was the owner of Bailey Zickefoose Lumber Company.