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Monroe County Obituaries

2004

 

 

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Helen B. Stine nee Barton

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Friday, January 2, 2004

BEALLSVILLE - Helen B. Stine, 95, of Township Road 80, Beallsville, died Thursday (Jan. 1, 2004) at the Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield.  She was born March 28, 1908, in Benwood, W.Va., to Peter and Anna Mathew Barton. She was a retired employee of the former LGAM Sewing Factory in Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Stine, in 1985; one son, Paul W. Stine; one granddaughter, Adele Ross; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Norris; her parents; two brothers, Michael Barton and Joseph Barton; and three sisters, Sylvia McBride, Rosalie Barton and Mildred Daniels.

She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Bilyeu and Dorothy Burkhart, both of Beallsville; three sisters, Kay Shurko and Margaret Cook, both of Niles, Ohio, and Caroline Douglas of New Athens, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Private services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Pastor Joe Hise officiating. Burial is in the Jerusalem Cemetery in Jerusalem, Ohio.

 

Mary Louise Copley nee Lambert

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday, January 4, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Mary Louise Copley, 80, of Woodsfield died Sunday (Jan. 4, 2004) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, in Attalla, Ala., to Otis and Hettie Orr Lambert. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Minis Copley, in 1999; and her parents.

She is survived by three sons, Charles Copley and his wife, Leisa, of Bethesda, Ohio, David Copley and his wife, Tina, of Quaker City, and Andy Copley and his wife, Rebecca, of Woodsfield; three daughters, Sandy Tomolonis and her husband, Rodney, of Bethesda, Tausha Copley of Woodsfield and M.J. Copley of Woodsfield; three brothers, James Lambert and his wife, Alice, of Huntsville, Ala., Charles Henry Driskell and his wife, Barbara, of Gadsden, Ala., and Thomas Richard Driskell and his wife, Ann, of Gadsden; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield with Pastor Travis Smalley officiating. Burial is in Calais Cemetery in Calais, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, and from noon Wednesday until time for the services at the church.
   
Bernice E. Leasure nee Stewart

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday January 4, 2004

CALDWELL - Bernice E. Leasure, 64, of 16725 County Road 58, Caldwell, formerly of Stafford, Ohio, died at 5:13 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 3, 2004) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. She was born June 26, 1939, near Sharon, Ohio, to Alphonso and Iva Cain Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of Stafford United Methodist Church at Stafford.

She is survived by three daughters, Betty Stalbosky and her husband, Steven, of North Benton, Ohio, Beverly Schoeppner and her husband, Ron, of Canton and Megan Leasure at home; two sons, Darrell Leasure of Belpre and Brian Leasure of Canton; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Leasure, on Aug. 25, 1990; her parents; one daughter, Brenda Guiler; one son, Jack Leasure II; one brother, William Stewart; and one sister, Betty Stewart.

Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home in Summerfield with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial is in Mount Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

James Dale Drum

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday, January 12, 2004

LEWISVILLE, Ohio - James Dale Drum, 59, of Lewisville died Friday (Jan. 9, 2004) at Woodsfield.  He was born July 1, 1944, in Woodsfield to Raymond E. and Annie Laurie Yockey Drum. He was a retired coal miner from North American No. 4 mine in Clarington, Ohio, and was an avid farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie L. Davis Drum of Lewisville; one daughter, Teri Majors and her husband, Todd, of Woodsfield; three sons, Mickey Drum and his wife, Beth, and Matt Drum and his partner, Robin, all of Lewisville, and Kevin Drum and his wife, Julie, of Woodsfield; one brother, Charles Drum and his wife, Lana, of Maryville, Tenn.; three sisters, Louise Riether and her husband, Charlie, of Lewisville, Mary Wiggins and her husband, Delvin, of Woodsfield and Alice Swindell of Commercial Point, Ohio; five granddaughters, Ariel, Jamie, Hanna, Nikki and Sierrea; six grandsons, Kyle, Cody, Devin, Jordan, Jesse and Vinnie; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Drexel and Myrtle Rose Davis; and one granddaughter, Deanna.

Services are at 2 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to Warm The Children, in care of Monroe County Beacon, 103 East Court St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

 

Charlotte A. Ault

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Wednesday, January 7, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Charlotte A. Ault, 56, of the Monroe County Care Center died Monday (Jan. 5, 2004) at the center. She was born March 6, 1947, in Barnesville to Ronald T. and Ruth Conley Ault.

She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John (Janet) Haslam of Clarington, Shirley Pealer of Woodsfield and Mrs. Francis (Judy) Blackstone of Lewisville; one brother, Rick Smith and his wife, Kim, of Thornton, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ronald L. "Dink" Ault.

Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor Fred Ricer Jr. officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from noon Friday until the time of service at the
funeral home.

 

Virgil E. Phillips

Source: The Marietta Times, Tuesday, January 20, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Virgil E. Phillips, 70, of 100 Poplar Drive died Saturday (Jan. 17, 2004) at Carrollwood University Hospital in Tampa, Fla. He was born Feb. 15, 1933, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, to Orville and Laura Smith Phillips. He was a retired employee of the Woodsfield Power and Light Plant in Woodsfield.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Woodsfield and was an honorary mayor of the Hillcrest Addition in Woodsfield.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wallace Phillips, whom he married on April 29, 1962; one daughter, Joy Falcone and her husband, John, of Tampa; two sons, John Galasso and his wife, Leigh Ann, of Grove City, Ohio, and Bob Galasso and his wife, Nancy, of Frankfort, Ky.; two sisters, Hilda Smith of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Edna Mae Brady of Rittman, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Arianne, Adam, Jennifer and Ryan Galasso, and Samantha, Gabriella and John Jr. Falcone; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. Roger Brown officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Harold W. Harris

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Monday, January 26, 2004

JERUSALEM, Ohio - Harold W. Harris, 82, of Jerusalem died Friday (Jan. 23, 2004) at his home.  He was born Oct. 21, 1921 at Moore Ridge, Jerusalem, to Samuel A. and Edna M. Patton Harris. He was a retired farmer and attended the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his aunt, Garnett Parks of Jerusalem; cousins, Bethann Baker, James Baker, Clyde (Sandy) Patton, Mrs. William Sue Mayberry, Arthur Milhoan and Allison Milhoan; several other cousins; and caregivers, Patty Hood and Jane McBride.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Burial is in Jerusalem Cemetery in Jerusalem. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Kenneth Dale Cline

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, January 27, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Kenneth D. Cline, 67, of 38000 Wolf Pen Road died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 25, 2004) at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodsfield.  He was born Feb. 10, 1936, near Woodsfield to Alonzo Elmer "Lonnie" and Edna Arrena Highman Cline. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18, Akron, where he was also a lifetime member.   He was a member of the Graysville Church of Christ in Graysville. He was a
former Wayne Township trustee in Monroe County.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie J. Paden Cline; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Lisa) Robertson of Lewisville, Mrs. Bruce (Joy) Watters of Woodsfield and Mrs. Thomas (Janice) Lemon of Holmesville, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Grethel) Shafer of Ashland, Ohio, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy "Dot") Fink of Newark, Jean Ambrus of Newark and Wilma Babcock of Frazeysburg, Ohio; one brother, Hilton "Pete" Cline and his wife, Evelyn, of Polk, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Lucas D. Robertson, Craig A. Robertson, Kara N. Watters, Kendra J. Lemon and Kenton D. Lemon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Denzil Cline, Robert Cline, Herbert Cline and Eddie Cline.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Harold Kinney Jr. and Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Junior E. Leasure

Source: The Marietta Times, dated January 27, 2004

CALDWELL - Junior E. Leasure, 73, of 910 Belford St., formerly of Monroe County, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 24, 2004) at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus.   He was born Jan. 21, 1931, near Stafford, Ohio, to Bert Otis and Blanche
Marie Brown Leasure. He was a retired construction laborer for 35 years and was a member of the Laborers Union Local 639 at Marietta. He was owner/operator of the Wolf Run Bait Shop near Belle Valley, Ohio, and was a former Franklin Township trustee in Monroe County with 32 years of service. He was also a member of Tabor Ridge Methodist Church near Summerfield.  He enjoyed coaching little league baseball for several years and enjoyed watching baseball and basketball sporting events. He also enjoyed taking his Pontiac Firebird to area car shows and parades.

He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Irene) Tidd of Newport, Mrs. Rodney (Darlene) Bettinger of Caldwell, Donna Bennett of Delaware, Ohio, Mrs. Hank (Debbie) Williams of Marietta, Kandi McQueary of Caldwell and Mrs. Rodney (Mechele) Nichols of Beverly; one son, Shawn Leasure at home; one sister, Margaret Dillon of Marietta; two brothers, Lloyd Leasure of Caldwell and Ed Leasure Sr. of Byesville, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

On May 6, 1950, he married Hester M. McGilton Leasure. She died Oct. 18, 2000. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Rebecca Joyce Goff; and three brothers, Roger, Harold and Jim Leasure.

Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial is in Mount Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Helen Mae Schwall nee Grant

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, January 27, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Helen Mae Schwall, 85, of Monroe Manor died Sunday (Jan. 25, 2004) at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Monroe County to Charles Grant and Opal Hubbard Grant.  She was a retired 20-year employee of the Monroe County Health Department. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ at Woodsfield and Woodsfield Chapter 268, Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by one son, William D. Schwall and his wife, Jo Ann, of Woodsfield; one daughter, Jo Ellyn Kaiser and her husband, John F. Jr., of Woodsfield; three grandchildren, Jill Kaiser Lemasters and her husband, Jason, John Kaiser III and his wife, Johnna, and Jay Schwall, all of Woodsfield; two great-grandchildren, Jaren and Jocelyn Lemasters; one nephew, Sandy Grant and his wife, Pat, of Edina, Mo.; and one niece, Erma Forshey and her husband, Hugh, of Cambridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Hank" Schwall; her parents; and an infant daughter, Judith Kay Schwall.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Eastern Star lodge services are at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Robert A. McGraw

Source: The Marietta Times,, dated Wednesday, January 28, 2004

SUMMERFIELD - Robert A. McGraw, 72, of Summerfield, formerly of Akron, died Monday morning (Jan. 26, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell.  He was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Akron to Paul B. and Vera C. Lantzer McGraw. He
was a former insurance adjuster. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Summerfield American Legion Post 415 and First Brethren Church in Ellet, Ohio. He was a longtime supporter of Crypton Brethren Church near Hazard, Ky.

He is survived by his father of Caldwell; one brother, Paul B. (Jean) McGraw of Tennessee; four nieces; one nephew; eight grandnephews; two grandnieces; one great-grandnephew; and one great-grandniece.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services are at noon Saturday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial is in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Canton. Military honors will be conducted by Caldwell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4721 and Belle Valley American Legion Post 641.


Carl Emerson Ayers Sr.

Source: The Marietta Times,, dated Wednesday, January 28, 2004

SARDIS - Carl Emerson Ayers Sr., 72, of Lakeview Drive, Sardis (Antioch community), died Monday (Jan. 26, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Sycamore Valley, Ohio, to Isaac Ayers and
Carrie Nalley Ayers. He was a retired 35-year employee of Ormet Corp. in Hannibal, Ohio, as a D.C. caster. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Eastern Star Lodge 268 of Woodsfield and Masonic Lodge 300 of Stafford. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Marshall Ayers; one son, Leslie M. Ayers Sr.; one brother, Harold Ayers; and one sister, Pearl Lindamood.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Borman Ayers, whom he married on May 12, 1962; two sons, Lewis Ayers of Whipple, and Carl Ayers Jr. and his wife, Lori, of Clarington; three daughters, Crystal Eikleberry and her husband, Russel, of Sardis, Peggy Winland and her husband, Tom, of Lewisville, and Tina McIntire and her husband, Preston, of Clarington; one sister, Dorothia Hall and her husband, Floyd, of Graysville; one brother, Melvin Ayers and his wife, Laura, of Sycamore Valley; one sister-in-law, Stella Ayers of Frazeysburg, Ohio; one brother-in-law, Ralph Lindamood of Massillon; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Graysville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where Eastern Star lodge services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by Masonic lodge services at 7:30 p.m.

Peggy B. Van Nest nee Brown
Source: The Times Leader, dated Thursday, January 29, 2004

Peggy B. (Brown) Van Nest, 77, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Wheeling, W. Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born Jan. 9, 1927 in London, England, a daughter of the late John E. and Lily (Bowman) Brown. Peggy retired from the former L. S. Good & Co. of Wheeling, and was a member
of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry where she was active in the Friendly Class.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Van Nest, five brothers: Thomas, John, Sidney, Leonard and Edward Brown and a sister, Lillian.

Surviving are a sister, Phyliss Brown of Cambridgeshire, England and several nephews and nieces including Mary Lou Patch and her husband Anthony of Beallsville, Ohio, with whom she resided.

Friends will be received Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 from 11 a.m., until time of services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

 

Robert D. Wise

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Saturday, January 31, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Robert D. Wise, 70, of 39678 State Route 800, Woodsfield, (Antioch Community), died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 29, 2004) at his home.  He was born March 28, 1933, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Robert V. and Mary Evelyn Wise Masters. He was a retired television repairman, having formerly owned and operated the former Wise T.V. near Antioch.

He is survived by his wife, Anna "Ann" Marie Hayes Wise, whom he married on May 10, 1952; three sons, Donald Wise and his wife, Brenda, of Sandyville, Robert "Bob" Wise and his wife, Sheilla, of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Rodney Wise and his wife, Sherri, of Woodsfield; one brother, Charles "Jim" Wise and his wife, Kathy, of Canton; one stepbrother, Bob Masters of Beach City; three sisters, Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Rufo and her husband, Mike, of North Canton, Charlene Herrod of Massillon, and Karen Schubert and her husband, Al, of Texas; four grandchildren, Jason Wise and his wife, Heather, Sascha Wise, C.J. Wise and Denise Carpenter; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery in Antioch with military services. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Boyd G. Gatten

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, February 3, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Boyd G. Gatten, 72, of Conner Ridge Road died Sunday (Feb. 1, 2004) at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Monroe County, Ohio, to Floyd D. Gatten and Birdie Gallagher Gatten. He had worked in the timber industry. He was a member of the Richfork Church of Christ.

He is survived by his twin brother, Lloyd Gatten and his wife, Mary Lou, of Woodsfield; two sisters, Bonnie McCaslin and her husband, Franklin, and Linda Lucas, both of Woodsfield; a special friend, Evelyn Daugherty of Woodsfield; one cousin, Naomi Smith of Woodsfield; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dale Jack Gatten Jr.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Harold Kinney officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Roger J. Cox

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Monday February 9, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Roger J. Cox, 96, of Woodsfield died Thursday (Feb. 5, 2004) at the Columbus Colony Care Center in Westerville, Ohio.  He was born Aug. 6, 1907, in Graysville, Ohio, to Leander Cox and Clorinda Daugherty Cox. He was a retired rural mail carrier for 42 years, and also owner/operator of the Cox Sawmill and started the first automated car wash in Woodsfield. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Woodsfield and K of P Lodge at Woodsfield.

He is survived by one son, William Cox and his wife, Patsy, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one daughter, Pamela Faiella of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Perthena Baker Cox, in 1999; two sons, Jack E. Cox and Eugene Cox; three brothers; two sisters; and one infant sister.

Services are at 11 a.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with the Rev. Cliff Garris officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield.

 

Denver F. Abicht

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Wednesday, February 4, 2004

Denver F. Abicht, 73, of Cisler Drive, Marietta, died at 10:47 p.m. Monday (Feb. 2, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 15, 1930, in Marietta to Carl and Bernice Dixon Abicht. He was a 1948 graduate of Marietta High School and was employed at Hall Brothers Inc. from 1946 to 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 until 1952 during the Korean conflict and held the rank of staff sergeant when he was honorably discharged.  He was later employed at the Brickwede Furniture Co. from 1952 to 1954. He later moved to Elyria, Ohio, where he worked at the Pfaudler Factory as a drill press operator. After returning to Marietta, he was again employed by Hall Brothers Inc. from 1955 to 1965 as service parts manager. From 1965 to 1979 he was business coordinator at Marietta Apparatus Co.  He attended Ohio State University and became an industrial electricity instructor at Washington County Vocational School from 1979 until his retirement in 1992.

He was a member of the Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ in Marietta. He was a life member of Washington County 40/8, Washington County Voiture 389, at Highland Park, and held all offices during his 31 years of service. His summer pastime was mowing the grass at Highland Park. He was a member of American Legion Post 64 of Marietta and was past president of the Marietta Firefighters Association. He had also been a member of the Washington County Fish and Game Club. He loved to travel, especially during his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Winona J. Gatten Abicht, whom he married on Dec. 31, 1950; one son, Denver D. Abicht and his wife, Holly, of Marietta; one daughter, Cathy B. Abicht of Janesville, Wis.; one foster daughter, Gail Lucas of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Erica J. Abicht DeFord and one great-granddaughter, Trinity R. Abicht of Marietta; one sister, Betty Jean Abicht Schau of Marietta; four stepgrandsons, Mitch, Donnie, Dustin and Dylan; three great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Clara Abicht Montagnese; and one daughter-in-law, Debra Menke Abicht.

Memorial services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home in Marietta with Roger Rush officiating. Military rites by American Legion Post 64 will follow. The family will be present to meet friends for one hour prior to the services.

 

Lloyd Leasure

Source:  Monroe County Beacon Thursday, February 5, 2004

          Lloyd Leasure, 66, of Caldwell, died Feb 1, 2004, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.  He was born Feb 17, 1937, near Stafford, a son of the late Bert Otis and Blanch Marie Brown Leasure.  He was a graduate of the former Stafford High School, served as construction laborer, having retired after 40 years of service, was a member of the Laborers Union Local # 639 Marietta.  He owned and operated the Wolf Run Bait Ship for many years.  He was a member of the Tabor Ridge Methodist Church.

          Surviving are his wife, Shirley Gallagher Leasure; four sons, Boyd (Pam) Leasure, of Caldwell, Mike (Dee Dee) Leasure, of Sarahsville, Danny (Lisa) Leasure, of Caldwell, Jeff (Donna) Leasure, of Caldwell; four daughters, Mrs Landon (Peggy) Smith, of Caldwell, Mrs. Paul (Tina) Tonnous, of Byesville, Mrs. Keith (Denise) Young, of Woodsfield, Heather Rutter, of Caldwell; 28  grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Leasure, Sr., of Byesville; sister, Margaret Dillon, of Marietta.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Helen Leasure; four brothers, Harold, Jim, Roger and Junior Leasure.

          Friends were received Feb. 3 at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where funeral services will be held Feb. 4, 2004 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Keith Jones officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

 

Evelyn C. Christman

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Wednesday, February 25, 2004

CALDWELL - Evelyn C. Christman, 75, of Caldwell died Monday evening (Feb. 23, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell.  She was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Noble County to Harley and Matilda Arnold Blake. She had owned and operated Evelyn's Beauty Shop in Caldwell for many years and was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.

She is survived by one son, Thomas A. Davis of Caldwell; one daughter, Sandi K. (Robert) Stapleton of Huffman, Texas; one stepson, Gerald Christman of Woodsfield; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Christman, on March 6, 1992; and her parents.

Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Dale Tornes officiating. Burial is in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell. Christian Scripture services are at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Catherine Elizabeth Bigler nee Jeffries

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004

Catherine Elizabeth Bigler, 92, of Armstrong-Centerville Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.  She was born Nov. 30, 1911 in Marion, Ohio, a daughter of the late James Blaine and Freda Lenora Cowan (Jeffers) Jeffries.  Catherine was a retired elementary-kindergarten teacher with the Powhatan-York School System, a member of Eastern Star Captina Chapter #489. She was known in Powhatan for her love of quilting and Azalea gardening. She was a Christian.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Bigler, Sr., a sister Margaret Belle Jeffries; three brothers, George Jeffries, Phon Jeffers and Glenn Jeffries.

Surviving are a son, H. Melvin Bigler, Jr., and his wife, Mattie, of Jacobsburg; a daughter, Arlene Lucas and her husband, Jim of Pittsburgh; a brother, Woodrow Jeffers and his wife Elizabeth, of Powhatan Point; a granddaughter, Cindy Hughes and her husband, Dustin of Powhatan Point; four great grandchildren, Jessica Allen, Justin Allen, Bailey Hughes and Hunter Hughes, all of Powhatan Point.

Friends received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Home, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, with Lorna Knight officiating.  Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Elementary School Library.  Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home.

Rosemary L. Hise nee Pashley

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Rosemary L. Hise, 68, of 44890 State Route 78 East, Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2004) at her home after a brief illness.  She was born June 26, 1935, at Atlantic City, N.J., to Louis G. and Mary E. Lore Pashley. She was a professional musician and was a retired real estate agent licensed in both Ohio and West Virginia for the former United Real Estate in Woodsfield. She was also associated with Hise Motors of Woodsfield.  She was a member and music director of the School House Church in Belmont, Ohio, and was also a music director at the Woods 'n' Water Park in Mount Dora, Fla., where her winter home was located. She learned to play the piano at age 13 and music had always been a large part of her life. She was a church organist for 50 years. She had also served as a choir director and band director, was a former music chairwoman for Christian Women's Club, was Youth for Christ organist in Orlando, Fla., and had also played at Disney World in Florida. She also played the accordion, saxophone and glockenspiel.  She had been active in Scouting and garden clubs and had played for many civic affairs and nursing homes, including the Monroe County Care Center, Children's Hospitals, VA hospitals and various camp meetings.

She is survived by her husband, Donald "Rocky" Hise, whom she married on Nov. 11, 1951; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Donna Rose) "Rose" Roskovensky of Fairchance, Pa.; one son, Joseph B. "Joe" Hise Sr. and his wife, Della Mae, of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Eleanor) Stewart of Mount Dora, Fla.; one brother, Melvin Pashley and his wife, Mattie, of Mannford, Okla.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Thomas (Rebecca Dawn) Aman of Bridgeport, W.Va., Donald "Beau" Gump Jr. of Wallace, W.Va., Joseph B. "Joe Joe" Hise Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio State Trooper Rocky John Hise of Woodsfield and Joshua B. "Jocco" Hise of Woodsfield; one great-granddaughter, Emily E. Aman of Bridgeport, W.Va.; 13 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, George F. Pashley.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Pastor Richard Baumberger officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Home Nursing and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, Ohio 45750; or to the Gideons International.

Virgin A. Carpenter

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004
(Lewisville High School Graduate)

VIRGIN A. CARPENTER SERVICES 1922-2004 - BARNESVILLE - Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, for Virgin A. Carpenter, 81, of Smithfield, who died Monday (Feb. 23, 2004) at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Belmont County American Legion. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and will be conducted by Friendship Lodge 89 FAM.

 

David Joseph Bowen, Jr.

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Thursday, February 19, 2004

BEALLSVILLE - David Joseph Bowen, Jr., 60, of Hopton Road died Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2004) at his home. He was born April 6, 1943, in Ravenna, Ohio, to David J. and Dorothy Young Bowen. He was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He had been employed at the former Woodsfield IGA for 18 years and also Citizens National Bank of Woodsfield. He was also self-employed at the Bowen family farm. He lived his life as a devout Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Vasil Bowen; one daughter, Wendi Pinkerton of Beallsville; one son, Joey Bowen of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Brenda Burkett and her husband, Larry, of Columbus; three grandsons, Corey, Cameron and Kristopher; one granddaughter, Mandi; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Maxine Vasil of Kent, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with the Rev. Roger Brown officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Beallsville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2225 Citygate Drive, Suite E, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

 

Betty Lou Hines nee Minder

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Betty Lou Minder Hines, 64, of South Paul Street died Sunday (Feb. 8, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. She was born June 19, 1939, in Cameron, Ohio, to Robert Wayne and Grace E. Twinen Minder. She was co-owner of the former Pioneer Motel, Belmont Grill and Restaurant and The Pub in Woodsfield, and also The Arnettie's Restaurant in New Martinsville, W.Va. She was a lifetime member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

She is survived by her mother of Cameron; one daughter, Shannon of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Joe Minder of Woodsfield, Robert Dean Minder of Cameron, and Garry Minder of Woodsfield; two sisters, Linda Canter of Lewisville, Ohio, and Mary Ann Robbins of Gastonia, S.C.; five nieces; and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, Michael "Moe" Minder.

Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Cameron Cemetery in Cameron. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

 

Charles F. Mathews

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated Friday, March 5, 2004

CHARLES F. MATHEWS 1912-2004 - WOODSFIELD - Charles F. Mathews, 91, of New Matamoras, formerly of Lewisville, died Wednesday (March 3, 2004) at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will follow at 1 p.m. Friday with Harold Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

 

Franklin Delano McCaslin
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated Thursday, March 4, 2004

Franklin Delano McCaslin, 70, of TH2512, Woodsfield, died February 29, 2004, at Laings. He was born August 23, 1933, in Monroe County, a son of the late Edison and Lula Hennigar McCaslin.  He retired from Conalco Aluminum in 1990. He was a member of the Laings Church of Christ and a U. S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie A. Gatten McCaslin, Woodsfield; two sons, Frankie D. McCaslin, Sr., Woodsfield and Eddie D. McCaslin, Sr., Cabins, W. Va.; three grandsons, Frankie McCaslin, Jr., Woodsfield, Kevin McCaslin, Cabins, W. Va., and Eddie McCaslin, Jr., Slanesville, W. Va.; one granddaughter, Stacy Ours, Petersburg, W. Va.; one brother, Tom McCaslin, Woodsfield; two sisters, Virginia Burners, Rittman, and Betty Simmons, Alliance.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Friends were received March 2 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where services were held at 11 a.m. March 3 with Don Thompson Officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Kathryn L. Cline nee Keyser
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Kathryn L. Cline, 94, of North Main Street died Thursday (March 11, 2004) at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 19, 1909, in Woodsfield to John Keyser and Emma Tschappat Keyser. She was a retired Woodsfield Elementary School teacher with 40 years of service.

She was a member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron and member of the Eastern Star Lodge of Woodsfield, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Cline, in 1980; one daughter, Alice Porter, in 1997; two brothers, Phillip and Calvin Keyser; and two sisters, Clara Ward and Florence Spriggs.

She is survived by one son, James Cline and his wife, Mary V., of Woodsfield; five grandchildren, Rod Cline, Alan Cline, Jon Porter Jr., Jeffrey Porter and Christopher Porter; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield with Pastor Connie Garlick officiating. There is no visitation. Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 100 Cherry St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

Forest Maxwell Clift
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004
SYCAMORE VALLEY, Ohio - Forest Maxwell Clift, 90, of 31990 Long Run Road died at 8:51 p.m. Thursday (March 11, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Arrangements are incomplete at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.

Norma Louise Wade nee Connell
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004
SUMMERFIELD - Norma Louise Wade, 63, of Summerfield Route 1, Zerger Quarry Road, died Wednesday (March 10, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Centertown, Mo., to William Connell and Lillian Odem Connell. She had worked as a cook for 15 years at the Joyce A. Davis GMN Tri-County Senior Citizens Center in Caldwell.
She is survived by her husband, Tennyson Wade; one stepdaughter, Susan (Bruce) Priest of New Orleans, La.; four sisters, Fern Theric of Sedalia, Mo., Bernice Rinker of Springfield, Mo., Clara Martin of Las Vegas, Nev., and Shirley Stephensons of Variqua, Wis.; three brothers, Martin Connell of Dodgeville, Wis., Bill Connell of Springfield, Mo., and David Connell of Dearborn, Mo.; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
No services will be observed at this time at the request of the family. Chandler Funeral Home at 609 West St., Caldwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce M. Davis GMN Tri-County Senior Citizens Center, 615 North St., Caldwell, Ohio.

 

Ruby D. Carpenter nee Leasure
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, Friday, March 12, 2004
CALDWELL - Ruby D. Carpenter, 79, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell, formerly of Lewisville, Ohio, died at 3 a.m. Thursday (March 11, 2004) at the nursing home.  She was born Nov. 4, 1924, near Carlisle, Ohio, to Dick and Altha Rossiter Leasure. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 87 in Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Edison Carpenter, on Feb. 17, 1994; her parents; and three sisters, Nellie Leasure, Easter McElfresh and Viola Calland.

She is survived by one son, Max Carpenter and his wife, Terri, of Little Hocking; two grandsons, Scott Carpenter of Lewisville and Brent Carpenter and his wife, Trish, of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. today until time for the services.

 

Chancy Leo Christy

          Chancy L. Christy, 91, Richwood, died March 16, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville following a brief illness.  He was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Graysville, son of the late Robert McClennan "Mac" and Isadore Arbell Byers Christy.

          He was retired from the Urbana Mills after 25 years as a salesman, before that he worked with the Christy Brothers Produce in Woodsfield for 14 years.  Following retirement Chancy was manager for the Richwood Community apartments for 10 years.

          He was a dedicated member of the Richwood First United Methodist church, where he served on various boards and committees through the years and as custodian for many years.  He served on the board for the Memorial Hospital in Marysville for 18 years and received his 2000 hour volunteer pin through the hospital.  Many of those hours were spent volunteering at the Richwood Civic Center, where he was a member.  He also enjoyed coon hunting and deer hunting.

          Surviving are his wife, whom he maried Sept 2, 1939, Elifrede Harman Christy; two sons, Rev. James R. (Sandra) Christy, of Piqua, and Terry K. (Joyce) Christy, of covington; four grandchildren, Laina Makar, Jason "Andy: Christy, Jill R. Arent and Keith M. Christy; tow great-grandchildren.

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

          Friends were received March 18 at Stofcheck Funeral Home, Richwood.  Services were held March 19 at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Joseph Rhea officiating.  Burial was in Claibourne Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton St., Richwood, Ohio 43344.

 

Lowery, Carolyn M. Lowery
SOURCE: Canton (OH) Repository - 15 Jan 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          Carolyn M. Lowery, age 84 of Malaga, OH passed away Sunday at the home of a granddaughter in Canton. Her loves were first and foremost her God and her family but was also fulfilled by growing plants and flowers, feeding the birds, making afghans for everyone and wearing colorful hats to church. Carolyn was born April 9, 1919 in Woodsfield, OH to the late William & Mary (Alig) Schumacher and lived most of her life in Canton. She was a 1937 graduate of Woodsfield High School. As a single parent, Carolyn supported her children by taking in borders for 7 years before working outside of the home. She worked part time for St. Joseph Credit Union in Canton for 14 years while working near full time at Fisher Foods on Harrison Ave. in Canton for 25 years. In 1989 she moved to Massillon where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Christian-Mother & Alter-Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Richard Ray Lowery who passed away in 1997, a sister Elizabeth Bender and brothers, Walter, Herman, & Fr. Henry Schumacher. She is survived by daughter, Joyce June Cerreta of Perry Hts.; sons and daughter-in-law, Lowell Lee Lowery of Unlaska, Alaska, William Ward & Anne Lowery of Fairlawn; sisters & brother-in-law, Rosemary Schumacher of Woodsfield, OH and Magdalen & Mitchell Edwards of Bisbee, AZ; brothers & sister-in-law, Martin & Dorothy Schumacher of Barnesville, OH and Roman Schumacher of Malaga, OH; 12 grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. The family is forever grateful for the unselfish love and care Carolyn received during her later years and illness by her “special angel’s”, brother Roman Schumacher, nephew Tony Schumacher and wife Cindy and children, and her granddaughter, Deanna Harris and her sons. True to her wishes, there are no calling hours and a Memorial Mass will be Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon followed by a reception at the school. Her pastor Fr. Raymond Paul will officiate. Her final resting place will be St. Sylvester’s Cemetery in Woodsfield, OH. The Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon is in charge of arrangements. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to St. Sylvester Central Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Leo R. Hill
Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          Leo R. Hill, 67, of Main Street, Jerusalem, Ohio died Sunday at home.  He was born June 21, 1936, in Grand Coulee, Wash., a son of the late Charles Lewis Hill and Mabel Secrest Hill.  He was a retired mill wright form Conalco Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio, and a U.S. Army veteran.
          Preceded in death by his former wife, Mary C. Hill, and his former mother-in-law Francis Steed Gray.
          Surviving are two sons, Lewis Hill, Woodsfield, Ohio, Richard Hill, Woodsfield, Ohio; three daughters, Donna Darby, Jerusalem, Ohio, Vonna Pittman and her husband Leonard, Beallsville, Ohio, Kay Cooper and her husband Douglas, Middlebourne, W.Va.; one brother Wayne Hill, Miami, Okla; one sister Donna Tiller, Tocoma, Wash; 10 grandchildren; one step grandchild; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
          Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Walter J. Montgomery
SOURCE: The Herald Star - Steubenville, OH, January 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          STEUBENVILLE - Walter J. Montgomery, age 60, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away, Jan. 1, 2004 at West Penn Hospital. He was born May 3, 1943 in West Union, W.Va., Doddridge County, the son of the late Ora and Bertha (Cottrill) Montgomery. A brother, Jerry Montgomery also preceded him. Walter retired from the Weirton Steel Company, where he worked as a system analyst in the General Office Management Services with 33 years of service; was a member of the 25-Year Club of Weirton Steel; the Weirton Steel Management Club; was a Protestant by faith; and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his two sons, Scott Montgomery and his wife Tiffany and Jeffrey Montgomery and his wife Gina, both of Steubenville, Ohio; a daughter Tricia Howard and her husband John of Omaha, Nebraska; five brothers, Robert and Glenn of West Union, W.Va., Kenneth of New Martinsville, W.Va., William of WOODSFIELD Ohio, and John of Columbia, S.C., and two sisters, Rella Dawson, and Mary Lou Dawson of Tyler County, W.Va. He also has four grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, W.Va. where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P.O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.

Hartshorn, Norman Clayton 'Bub' Hartshorn
Source: The Marietta Times, Monday, March 15, 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          NEW MATAMORAS - Norman Clayton "Bub" Hartshorn, 80, of Ohio 7, New Matamoras, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (March 13, 2004) at his residence.
He was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Newport to Clarence and Elizabeth Hanes Hartshorn. He graduated from Newport High School with the Class of 1942. He worked as a member of Pipefitters Local 83 at Wheeling, W.Va., and was a construction supervisor for Bayer (Mobay) Chemical Co. from which he retired in 1983. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific during World War II and was a lifelong member of Matamoras Church of Christ.
          On Aug. 13, 1948, he married Betty J. Hutchison, who survives with two children, Douglas Hartshorn and his wife, Judie, of Newport and Theresa Gautschi and her husband, Dan, of New Matamoras; two grandsons, Danny Gautschi and his wife, Lynn, of Pittsburgh and Mark Hartshorn of Newport; three great-grandchildren, Ian, Mason and Regan Elizabeth of Pittsburgh; three brothers, Lloyd Hartshorn of Reno, James Hartshorn of Columbia, S.C., and Jack Hartshorn of Parkersburg; and one sister, Bernice Hitchens of Youngstown.
          He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lucille Hartshorn, Mildred Stancliff and Hazel Flick; and six brothers, Harold, George, Russell, Donald, Floyd and Richard.
          Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys, W.Va., with Todd Bradford officiating. Burial is in Newport Cemetery in Newport. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

William Archer

William F. Archer, 77, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Funeral service, 10 a.m., Friday, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield. Vigil service, 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. [see complete obituary below]

 

William F. Archer (complete obituary)

Source:  Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004

William F. Archer, 77, Woodsfield, died April 20, 2004 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.  He was born in Woodsfield July 10, 1926, a son of the late Fredrick Archer and Hildred Armbruster Archer.

          He was a retired TV repairman and a member of the St Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield.  He is a grandson of M.F. Archer, owner of the Archer Mill that operated in Woodsfield for over 50 year5s.

          Surviving are several nieces and cousins.

          Friends were received April 22 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.  Mass of Christian Burial was held April 23 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with Rev. Father David Gaydosik officiating.  Burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Vigil service was held April 22 at the funeral home.

 

Joseph G. Adams

Source:  Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004

LEWISVILLE - Joseph G. Adams, 42, of 32711 Christman Ridge Road died Saturday (April 24, 2004) at his home. He was born April 5, 1962, in Cleveland to Joseph G. and Delores Josephine Stazione Adamovich. He was a self-employed laborer and a member of Calais Church at Calais, Ohio.

He is survived by his father of Middleburg Heights, Ohio; two sisters, Pamela J. Samuel of Parma, Ohio, and Cynthia A. Adamovich of Texas; two nieces; and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother.
There is no visitation. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.  [Joseph Adams shot himself to death with a shotgun.]

 

Edith Eloise Young

Source:  Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004