Ll m Blanche G. Vianelli, 71, of Beallsville, died Monday, June 14, 2010 in Medical Park Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 01, 1939 in Helena, Montana, a daughter of the late Harlan and Thelma Swan Jones. She was a member of the East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville. Blanche was known throughout the community for having a compassionate and nurturing spirit, having served as a caregiver for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1992. Surviving are her children, Cindy (Mark) Coburn of Beattyville, KY, Melody (Mike) Inbody of Findlay, OH, Rosemary (Scott) Lieberth of Beallsville,and Louis (Rachelle Wollard) Vianalli of Beallsville, 12 grandchildren, Katie, Kristen, and Isaac Coburn, Brandon and Brittany Barnes, Adrianna and Xavier Lieberth, Michael, Bray, Montana, Jacob, and Donovan Vianelli; several sisters and brothers including three sisters, Hilda (Rudy Palmer) Perkins and Nelda (Neil) Hamilton, both of Beallsville and Lorna (Dale) Brownfield of Jerusalem and a brother, Jim (Mary) Perkins of Florida. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, June 16 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Thursday, June 17 at 11 AM with Blanche’s son-in-law, Pastor Mark Coburn and Pastor Jeff Cox officiating. Interment follows in Beallsville Cemetery. Louis Vianelli, Sr. Louis “BoBo” Vianelli, Sr., 91, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. He was born March 24, 1911 at New Castle, N. Y., a son of the late Luigi and Ugina Guiliani Vianelli. He was retired from North American Coal Companies #3 mine with over 41 years of serv ice; a Catholic by faith and was a member of the United Mine Workers Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Bednar Vianelli in May of 1990; one son, Louis Vianelli, Jr. in 1992; one son-in- law, John A. Williams in 1986 and one sister, Delorse “Lena” Codispoti Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Louise Williams of Powhatan Point, Ohio with whom he resided and Linda Janetski and her husband Sonny of Glen Dale, W. Va.; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; one nephew, Luis Codispoti of Canton, Ohio and one daughter-in-law, Blanche Vianelli of Beallsville, Ohio. Friends will be received Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Home, 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, Ohio where services will be held by his grandson-in-law Pastor Mark Coburn of Kentucky at 1 p.m. on Friday. Burial fol lows in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Powhatan Point Emergency Squad. Louis Vianelli Louis Vianelli Jr., 56, 52425 Headley Ridge, Beallsvillc, died Tuesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was bom March 1, 1936 in Bcllaire, son of the late Louis Sr. and the late Mary Vianelli. He was a member of East Sunsbury Baptist Church, near Beallsvillc and a U.S. Air Force vet eran. Surviving in addition to his father of Powhatan Point are, his wife, Blanche Clarke Vianelli; a son, Louis of Beallsvillc; three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Cindy) Cobum of Kentucky, Mrs. John (Melody) Barnes of Findlay, and Rosemary Vianelli at home; two sisters, Mary Louise Williams of Powhatan Point and Linda Janctski of Glen Dale; two grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., with Carl Harris officiating. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery. Mary Vianelli Mary Ann Vianelli, 73, German , Ridge, Powhatan Point, died Tues day in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born July 30, 1916 at New Cumberland, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry Prystasz and Mike and Anna Penzak Bednar. She was a Catholic. Surviving are her husband, Louis Sr.; a son, Louis Jr. of Beallsville; two daughters, Mary Williams of Powhatan Point and Mrs. George (Linda) Janetski of Glen Dale, W. Va.; three brothers, Joseph Bednar of Powhatan Point, John Bednar of Victoria, Texas, and George Bednar of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Olga) Lindquest and Frances Cain, both of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. James (Ann) Dierkes j McGee of Powhatan Point; nine grandchildren; three great-grand children. Friends will be received, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Carl Harris officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan J Point. at Sycamore Medical Cen- icr»rgAuS'^-
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tiirsSoX- 15"-K““3 0aXSd0PxeChurachl 109 Morton Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041 on Tuesday, Mav 2, 2017 beginning at 9-30 a.m. with a blessing, followed by public visita tion and viewing from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. with F . William Evanstyofficiat- ing. Burial follows at Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio. A reception will imme diately follow at the Shady- side American Legion Post. Paul Vicen, Jr. Paul Vicen, Jr., 79, of Central Avenue, Shadyside, jii£if_Monday, -Ecb. 25 2002 at his homeTl^e ^wa's born June 1271*922 in Elm Grove, W.Va, a son of the late Paul Vicen, Sr. and Antonia Zednik Vicen. He was a retired iron worker from Local 549 at Wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Vicen in March 2001. Surviving are his wife, Helen Kolvanich Vicen; sons, Paul Michael Vicen and his wife Gloria of Springboro, Ohio and Larry Vicen and his wife Susan ol Jacobsburg; two grandsons, Nick and Andy Vicen. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. with Panahida services al 7 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral litur- 'gy will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Father Stephen N. Mazaris officiating. Burial will be in Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Fire and Emergency Squad, 4210 Central Avc., Shadyside, Ohio 43947.
BBozo°“ Vicevich,Vicev! |!teU'/79;'of Barton, Ohio, died at the Ohio Valley General Hospital, Thursday. He was bom Dec. 24, 1887 in Ukraine. He had been a resident of Barton for many years. He was a retired miner, formerly employed at the Blaine Mine. He was a Protestant by faith and a member of Local 2159 UMW of A. Services were held Saturday with the Rev. Ezra Hinton of ficiating. Interment was in Bel mont Memorial Park, St. Clairs- ville. Christine Vichich Christine M. Vichich of Columbus, Ohio, bom Aug. 5, 1938 in Bellaire, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005 at home. She was a member of Banfield Christian Church and preceded in death by her parents, George and Christine Botts. Surviving are her loving hus band of 45 years, Edward; daughters, Lora Vichich of San Francisco, Lisa Vichich and Lana Vichich of Columbus; granddaughter, Amber; sisters, Alberta Levengood of Colum bus and Georgia (Tom) Mea dows of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Graumlich & Son Funeral Home, 1351 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio, where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Robert Ellenberger officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Those who wish may direct contributions to The Larry & Elonore Zusman Jewish Community Hospice, 1151 College, Ave., Columbus, OH 43209 or www.braintumor.org in memory of Christine Vichich. Frank Vichich Frank Vichich, 78, Warwood, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Skyline Nursing Home, Colerain. f f He was born in Austria Oct. 7, 1893, a son of Thomas and Antino Vichich. He was a member of UMWA Local 284, Martins Ferry, and the FOE Aerie 371, BeUaire. Surviving are his widow, Mary, one daughter, Mrs. John (Betty) Murray of Warwood, three sons, Robert of Steubenville, Frank of St. Clairsville and Edward of Columbus, one sister, Mrs. Mary Lautizar of Cleveland one brother, Tony of Cleveland and 10 grandchildren. Mass of Participation was held Saturday at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where he as a member. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. George Vichich George W. Vichich, 72, 125 '•Sanchez St., San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Powhatan Point, died. Tuesday, November 8, 1994, in San Francisco. He was bom Oct. 1, • 1922 in Powhatan Point, son of the late John and Mary Vichich. He was a retired employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, a member of the Transportation and Commu nication International Union, Capi tol City Lodge No. 266, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Nicholas Vichich and John Yavor. Surviving are his stepmother, Mary Vichich Bone of Powhatan Point; a brother, Thomas Vichich of Daytona, Fla.; five sisters, Mar garet Matuszewski of Richmond, Calif., Rose Vchar of St. Clare Shore, Mich.; Katherine Snively, Zora Kemik, Mary Ferrano of Mil waukee, Wise. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 1 a.m., at the Powhatan Point Cemetery, with the Rev. James Dunfee officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Point. Arrangements by Bauknecht Funer al Home, Powhatan Point. ROBERT VICHICH Robert Frank “Pap” Vichich, 84, of Follansbcc, WV, peacefully entered heaven on Thursday, Octo ber 15, 2015, at Golden Oaks Personal Care Home. He was born on March 25, 1931, in Warwood, WV, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Goble) Vichich. In addition to his par ents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ger- maine (Henderson) Vichich; a son, N. Gene Miller; and a sister, Betty Murray. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the Army as a corporal. Robert worked for 44- and-a-half years at Tower Lines as a truck driver and staff mechanic and was a proud Teamster for 42 years. He was Catholic. Bob was a loving father and incredible “Pap.” Always saying if Pap does- n’t do it, it doesn’t get done! He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by two sons, Robert (Loretta) Vichich and Ed Vichich, both of Phoenix, AZ; a daughter, Donna (Kevin) Diserio of Follansbee, WV; two brothers, Frank (Mabel) Vichich of Bpdge- port*_QH, and Ed Vichich of Columbus, OH; several grandchildren, among them Theresa Comisso, Kasey (Daniel) Marino, Tammy Courtney, Carleen Warble, Darleen Barton and Julie Howells, and four grand sons that reside in Arizona; and several great-grand children, among them Patrick Barton, Jaclin Hcd- mond and Dante Marino. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home, 669 Main St., Fol lansbee, WV, where funer al liturgy of the word will be held on Monday, Octo ber 19 at I p.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudpck as celebrant. "TTH ( Entombmemwill 'follow in Highland Hills Memori al Gardens in Follansbee, WV. Full military honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. The family would like to give special thanks to Chris Piccirillo and her caring staff at Golden Oaks and Dr. Saiced for his guidance and care. VICHICH, Thomas Michael, 78, of Port Orange, FL, passed away January 31, 2013, with his loving wife Glenna at his side. He was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio, the son of Mary and John Vichich. He is survived by two sisters, Kata Snively and Zara Kernick. His three children and four grand children are Tom, (Rhonda) and Paige and Austin Vichich of Newark, Del., John of Port Orange, and Jody (Donnie) and Stevie and Jesse Leone, also of Port Orange. He was a former teacher and coach at Smithfield Stanton Local, Bellaire and finally at Shadyside, Ohio, where he taught, coached and was the jthletic direc- tor.He especiatfy fbved all of his relatives and many friends. Thank you for all of the wonderful cards, emails and Facebook hits. A private family memo rial will be held in July in Powhatan Point, Ohio, g, ^. I Frank Vicker Frank Vicker, 86, tylaynard, died Sunday, April_2*_23100 at" Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. He was born Nov. 29, 1913 in Maynard, son of the late Peter Vicker and Anna Guzik Vicker. A retired coal miner and farmer, he was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, May nard and PNA Lodge 455 of Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Spinda Vicker; two brothers, Joseph and Stanley Vicker; three sisters, Bertha Chuckery, Sophie Oboy and Anna Dombroski. Surviving are three sons, Richard Vicker of the home, John Vicker of Maynard and Ron Vicker of St. Clairsville; two sis ters, Helen Dundr of Mt. Pleasant and Mary Scypta of St. Clairsville; three granddaughters. Friends will be received Tues day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Toothman Funeral Home, 141 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m., in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, with the Rev. Thomas Graven the celebrant. Burial fol lows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. followed by PNA services at 3:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 308, Maynard, Ohio 43937 or the Maynard Community Volun teer Fire Department, PO Box 302, Maynard, Ohio 43937. Julia Vicker \VoWr Julia Vicker, 82, Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, died Sunday in Wheeling Hospital. She was born June 16, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late John and Sophie Stopera. She was a member of St. Stanis laus Catholic Church, Maynard, Catholic Woman’s Club, and the PNA Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Peter Vicker; a daughter, Wanda Frances Vicker; five sisters, Mary Anick, Helen Wojnar, Josephine Filip, Stella Kolc and Frances Klocek. Surviving are two sons, Leonard and Stanley, both of Maynard; two daughters, Ruthann Caddell of St. Clairsville and Patricia Pawlak of Chardon; a brother, Bernard (Ben ny) Stopera of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchil dren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Graven, the cele brant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil ser vice will be today at 3 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund or the May nard Volunteer Fire Department. Joseph Vicker Sli^l Joseph Vicker, 84, 71341 Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, died Tuesday at home. He was bom at Maynard, Sept. 22, 1906, son of the late Peter and Anna Vicker. He was a retired employee of Saginaw Mining Co., St. Clairsville, a member of Sl Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, United Mine Workers 9695 and the PNA Lodge at Maynard. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley and three sisters, Bertha Chuckcry, Sophia Oboy and Anna Dombroski. Surviving are his wife, Stella Sostock Vicker; four daughters, Mary Rose Yudasz of St. Clairsville, Alice Rodi of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Joanne Garczyk of Maynard and Blanche Gunn of Columbus; a brother, Frank of Maynard; two sisters, Helen Dundr of Mt. Pleasant and Mary Scypta of St. Clairsville; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grand children. Friends will be received noon to 9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, St Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Graven, the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be to day at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral home. LEONARD , VICKER Leonard S. Vickcr, 81. of Maynard. OH. died If K-rSuay’ Ju,y 20, 2017, hL /aSm,°r SUrround<;d b* %Yas born June 12, of 7k ’ !" Maynard, a son ?/. l,he ,atc Stanley Peter Vicker. and JuIia StoPera Leonard was a lifelong farmer and a retired emp oyee from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel’s Martins Ferry Plant. He was a U.S. Army veteran; a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church! and former member of St Stanislaus Catholic Church. was also a member Of Maynard PNA Lodge 455 and a former member of Maynard American Legion Post 666. He was a current member of St Clairsville American Legion Post 159. In addition to his par ents, Leonard was preced ed in death by a sister, Wanda Frances Vicker- and a brother, Stanley h’ Vicker. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Stazenski Vicker; five children, Lance (Tammie) Vicker, Denise Vicker Jimmy (Sonya) Vicker’ <£arla) Vicker and Todd (Denise C.) Vicker nine grandchildren, Matthew, David, Corey Amy, Cheryl, Allison,’ Lauren, Mallory and Cheyenne; four great grandchildren, Noah, Jor- dyn, Brock and David Jr • two sisters, Ruthann Cad- dell and Patricia Pawlak; a sister-in-law, Linda Vick er; and several nieces nephews and friends. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St Clairsville on Sunda) from 2-8 p.m. with a vigi service at 4 p.m. and j PNA service at 4:15 p.m. Funeral liturgy wit! mass will be celebrated oi Monday at 11 a.m. in St Mary’s Catholic Church St. Clairsville with Fathc Thomas Chillog as the cel ebrant. f Burial will follow ii Union Cemetery, St Clairsville with full mili tary honors conducted b the Belmont County Vei crans Association. Memorial contribution may be made to Medj Home Health Hospice. Nellie Vicker Nellie Vicker, 78, Maynard, died Monday, June 15, 1999 at 'Wheeling Hospital. She .was bom Aug. 13, 1920 in Crescent, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Spinda. She was a member of St. Stanis laus Catholic Church at Maynard and Polish National Alliance at Maynard. Surviving are her husband, Frank Vicker; three sons, Richard of the home, John of Maynard and Ron of St. Clairsville; three grand daughters. Friends will be received Thurs day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, with the Rev. Thomas Graven officiating. Burial follows in Union Ceme tery, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday fol lowed by PNA services at 3:15 p.m., both in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Maynard Volunteer Fire Department or St. Stanislaus Church building fund. Patricia \/»cke£. Jf*c Patricia^ JA^ ^Vfeker, 71241 Maynard Rd., St. Clairsville, died Monday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born at Cadiz, Oct. 10, 1941, daughter of Irma Baumburger of Cambridge and the late CarlBrown. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, and the Catholic Women’s Club. Surviving in addition to her mother are, her husband, Stanley Vicker; three sons, Karl S., Christopher A. and William J. Vicker, all of Maynard; a daugh ter, Pamela Sue Vicker of Maynard; two sisters, Carla Graham of Bethesda and Judy Hill of Woodsfield; a brother, Gene VanMeanen of Lewisville; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m., at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Virgil Reischman, the celebrant. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today, in the funeral home. Stanley Vicker tfC/j Stanley Vicker, 63,' (Bed Wednesday night, March 19, at his farm home on Maynard Hill following a lingering illness. He was born at Maynard, April 13, 1905, a son of Peter and Anna Wikar. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard and a member of P. and A. Lodge No. 455. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ann Coddell, Pitts burgh, Pa., Mrs. Patricia Pawlak, C’eveland, two sons, Leonard of Maynard and Stanley of Pittsburgh, two brothers, Joseph and Frank, both of | Maynard, four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Oboy, Mrs. Anna Dombroski and Mrs. Helen Dundr, all of Maynard and Mrs. Mary Scypta, St. Clairsville, and 13 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at St. Stanislaus Church with Fr. Robert Mascoiino as celebrant. Burial was in Union Cemeterv St. Clairsvi le. Stanley Vicker Stanley H. Vicker, 64, of Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born May 5, 1938 at Maynard, Ohio, a son of the late Stanley Peter and Julia Stopera Vicker. Stanley was a retired employ ee of Consolidation Coal Co. having worked at Oak Park and McElroy mines, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at St. Clairsville, Maynard PNA Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Brown Vicker and a sister Wanda Frances Carey. Surviving are his wife, Linda Pikulin Vicker; sons, Karl S. Vicker of Maynard; Christopher A. Vicker of Middletown, Ohio; William J. Vicker and daughter, Pamela Sue Kralovic; brother, Leonard Vicker, all of Maynard and sisters, Ruthann Caddell of Fairpoint, Ohio, and Patricia Pawlak of Burton, Ohio; grand children, Ashley Nicole Vicker, Courtney Leigh Vicker and Ryan Christopher Vicker. Friends will be received Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville where PNA services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday and Vigil Services will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville with Father Thomas Chillog as cele brant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School, 226 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950. I Stella Vicker Stella Vicker, 91, of Crescent Road. St. Clairsville, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at her home. She was bom in Maynard on June 23, 1913, a daughter of the late Peter Sostock and Caroline Sostock Vetula. Stella was a loving mother and grandmother, homemaker and member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard, where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club. She was also a member of the PNA Lodge in Maynard. In addition to her parents,, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Michael Vicker, and two brothers, Peter Sostock and Walter Cygan. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Rose (Joseph) Yudasz of St. Clairsville; Alice (Steve) Ro- di of Boyanton Beach, Fla.; Jo anne (John) Garczyk of Maynard and Blanche (Dick) Gunn of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren Butch Yudasz, Janet Cattran, Paula Bigelow, Jim Yudasz, Debi Rodi, Joe Rodi, Carolyn Momper, Kenny Garczyk and Sharon Perko; great-grand- children Karolyn Porter and Adam Yudasz, Nicole, Derek and Brianne Cattran, Sara, Michael and Zachary Bigelow, Adelyna Yudasz, Stephen Rodi, Eric and Marisa Momper, Chelsie Perko and Morgan and Cameron Garczyk; and a great-great- grandson, Bailey Porter. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., with Vigil services at 3 p.m. and PNA Lodge services at 3:15 p.m., and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church, with Father Dennis Lyden as celebrant. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Cath olic Church, Maynard Community Volunteer Fire Department or Valiev Hosnice. Carlyle H. Vickerman
Carlyle H. Vickerman, 87, of Bethesda, died Monday morning, August 7,1989, at Bamesville Hos pital. The former Columbus resident was bom August 17, 1901 in Til bury, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Harvey Mott and Ida Vicker man. He was retired from Pennsylvania Railroad in Columbus. He was a Protestant by faith and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite \ in Columbus. He served in both the Canadian and U.S. armies dumg World War I. Surviving are one daughter, Joan ; Schafer of Bethesda; one son, Tho- ; mas Vickerman of Columbus; five grandchildren; 11 great- ; grandchildren; five sisters and one • brother. Visitors will be received at Kelly- . Kemp Funeral Home in Bethesda Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be held there Thursday at 1 p.m. . with the Rev. John Jackson officiat ing. Burial will be made in Ebenezer Bert Vickers Bert I. Vickers, 83, RD 1, Piedmont, died Wednesday, Aug. 29 at his home/^73 He was bom Sept. 17, 1889, in Harrison County, a son of the late John and Martha Johnson Vickers. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Piedmont United Methodist Church, having taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of Freeport Lodge 415 A and FM, and a member of the Ohio Wool Growers Association. His wife, Ada Belle Vickers, died in 1970. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Calfee of Piedmont, Mrs. Ada McElhaney of RD 2, Freeport, Mrs. Zelma Moore of RD 1, Flushing, Mrs. Velma Ford of Newark, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at the Piedmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Ferrell officiating, assisted by the Rev. Merle Plotner. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Freeport. VICKERS, Charles A. “Bub,” Sr., 73, of Bellairc, Ohio, formerly of Neffs, Ohio, died Thursday, March 6, | 2008, in the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Bub was bom January 25, 1935 in Yorkville, Ohio, a son of the late George B. Vickers and Beulah French Vickers- Sagges. He was retired from Ironworkers Local Union No. 549 of Wheeling, W.Va.; a | member of Masonic Lodge , Ionic No. 438 F & AM of I Bellaire; and a member of the J Church of Christ, Neffs. Preceding him in death were his wife, Sandra Eileen Bailey Vickers; two sister, Alice Davis and Geneva Meadows; and a stepbrother, Richard Sagges. Surviving are two sons, Charles A. Vickers, Jr. of Bellaire and Greg (Jodi) Vickers of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a daughter, Nettie (Ernest) Hartung of Neffs; three sisters, Reva Huppontol of Cadiz, Ohio, Bertha Vanchure of Troy, Ohio, and Janet Craner of Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers, Billy (Darlene) Vickers of Yorkville, Ohio and Robert (Liz) Hertig of Bradenton, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sever al nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, where funeral servic es will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday with the Reverend Everett Hutson officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Masonic services 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Charles Vickers Charles F. Vickers, 83, of _ Hobe Sound, Florida, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, died_ Thui^il^^Jkinel 2002 in T-JobeSound" TfTwlrrForfnOct. 11, 1919 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late FredOTiT^ae Williams Vickers. He was a retired self employed painter and a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II. Surviving are his wife Cindy Sellards Vickers, two sons, Charles L. and Michael Vickers, both of Canton, Ohio; a step daughter, Kim Sellards of Florida; a sister, Dorothy Franke and her husband Bill of Colerain; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Monday, June 17, 2002 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Palm City, Florida. Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, in charge of local arrange ments. V.C.SIZiBtWsu, N. Fifth St., Martins Ferry, died Friday in East Ohio Regional Hospi tal, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of the Valley Camp Coal Co., and the Belmont County Water works. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Sagges Vickers; a daughter; a brother; three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Martha E. Rush Vickers; three sons, Charles Vickers of Bridgeport, George W. of Martins Ferry, and Robert Hertig of Bradenton, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Vanchure of Troy, Ohio, Mrs. Robert (Reva) Hup- pental of Tiltonsville, Mrs. James (Alice) Davis of Jacksonville, N.C., and Mrs. Carl (Janet) Cramer of Bellville, Ohio; a brother, Eugene Vickers of Bridgeport, W.Va.; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-gandchild- ren; two great-great-grandchildren. Friends received at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Interment in Holly Memo rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. VICKERS, Howard M. “Bud,” Jr., 81, ol‘ Colerain Rd., Bridgeport, OH, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Ohio. He was born Aug. 28, 1926, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Howard M. Sr. and Lilian (Cobb) Vickers. He was retired from the Belmont County Joint Vocational School, St. Clairsville, OH. Howard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry where he was an Elder; American Legion. Past Master of Ohio City Lodge 486 F.&A.M.; Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 23rd Masonic District, Knight York Cross of Honor; PasfPatron of Weyer Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Centerville, OH; Past High Priest of Martins Ferry Chapter 173 R.A.M.. Past Illustrious Master of Bellaire Council 87 R.&S.M. Past Commander of Hope Commandary 26 K.T., Bridgeport. OH. Scottish Rite of Steubenville A.A. S.R., Valley of Steubenville, El Tor Grotto, Wheeling, WV. and the Panhandle Chapter of the Antique American Auto Club. He was a veteran of the Navy Seabees. WW1I. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Clark. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne (Gold) Vickers; three daughters Christine Vickers Golden of Toledo, OH, Margaret Roberts of Colerain, OH, and Jane Roberts of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Barrie Vickers and a sister. Jeanann Vickers both of Martins Ferry. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH. Friends will then be received Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 from noon until time of services at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry with the Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Masonic Ritualistic Services will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memori al contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ______- — JEANANN VICKERS Jeanann Vickers, 91, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Oct. 22, 1923 in Martins Ferry, a 1 daughter of the late i Howard M. Vickers, Sr. and Lilian (Cobb) Vickers. After graduating from Martins Ferry High School Class of 1941, Jeanann attended the Elliott School of Business. She began her career with the Telephone Co. and retired as a secretary from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Wheeling Office. Jeanann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and past member of Gamma Chapter Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority both of Martins Feiry. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard M. Vickers, Jr. and her sister, Betty Ellen Clark. :^re4l Surviving re? broth er, Barrie A. Vickers of Martins Ferry. Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Sunday, 12-3 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held Monday, July 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. with Rev David Stammerjohn officiating. Burial follows in Longview Cemetery, New Athens, OH. Gamma Chapter Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority services will be Sunday at 7 p.m. [followed by Deacons of i First Presbyterian Church services at 7:15 p.m. both in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 400 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, nwr 41935. JUNE VICKERS June Ann Vickers, 84, died Friday in Columbus, in She was born in Martins Ferry, the daughter of John Paul and Nettie Hol brook Michael. She is sur vived by her husband, Thomas Vickers; three children; and 1 0 grand children. jf Funeral Tues. 10 a.m. at Columbus 1st Baptist Church. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Monday at Myers- Reed Chapel. Online condolences to the family at www.myers- reed.com. i VICKERS, Lilian Cobbs, Virginia Street, Martins Ferry fiipfi Friday Tilly S 1 QQ6. in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was former school teacher at Oakdale, Harrisville and Dillonvale Schools, and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry. She was pre-? ceded in death by her husband. Howard M. Sr.; her parents, Charles B. and Minnie Baer Cobb; a sister. Wilma Retzler. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Clark of Colerain, Ohio, Jeanann Vickers of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Howard M. Jr of Colerain; and Berne A. Vickers of Martins Ferry; a brother Ernest Cobb. Painesville, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Spustack, of Wheel ing; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Heslop Funeral Horfie, Martins Ferry where services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Longview Cemetery i New Athens, Ohio. Martha Vickers Martha E. Rush Vickers, 78, Wayne Hays Apartments, Martins Ferry, died Saturday, March 27. 1 999 in hast Ohio Regional Hospi- tal, Martins Ferry. She was born April 13, 1920. in Pine Banks, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Mary Elizabeth McNeely Rush. A Methodist, she was preceded her in death by her first husband, Sylvester R. Hertig; second hus band, George B. Vickers; a daugh ter, Geneva Meadows; three broth ers. Surviving are three sons, Robert L. Hertig of Bradenton, Fla., George “Jolly” Vickers of Martins Ferry and Charles Vickers of Neffs; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Vanchure of Troy, Ohio, Reva Huppental of Tiltonsville, Alice Davis of Jacksonville, N.C., Mrs. Carl (Janet) Craner of Bel- Iville; a brother, Arthur Rush of Claysville; 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held at I p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. William Webster officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gar dens, Pleasant Grove. VICKERS, Sandra Eileen Bailey, 60, of Neffs, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004 in the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born October 18, 1943 in Lansing, Ohio, a daugh ter of the late Albert and Vir ginia Sykes Bailey. Sandra was a homemaker; and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry “Butch” and John Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Charles “Bub” Vickers Sr.; four children, James Myers Jr. and his wife, Rose of Martins Ferry, Thomas and Terry Myers, both of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Debbie Padgetf and her husband, Greg of Neffs; three stepchildren. Chuck Vickers Jr. of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Nettie Hartung and her husband, Ernie of Wil low Grove, Ohio, and Greg Vickers and his wife, Jody of St. Clairsville; four brothers, Joe Bailey and his wife, Pam, Mike Bailey and his wife, Roseann of St. Clairsville, Bob Bailey and his wife, Tammy, also of St. Clairsville, and Gene Conodor of Alabama; a sister, Tammy Henley and her husband, Jeff of Rochester, Pa.; 14 grandchil dren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441- 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with Evangelist Everett Hutson officiating. Inter ment will follow in the Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Friends are invited to attend a reception in Sandra’s honor after interment at the American Legion Post 77, Neffs. I . .. . *'V X..- .. •or- ,'SS.V 9- u hci / 4 ,4 •• _____ VICKERS, Suzanne, 87, of Colerain, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born July 17, 1921, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Owens) Gold. Suzanne was a draftsman with Continental Can and Sylvania; and was a retired I realtor with Bob Smith Realty and Century 21 Bethel Agency. She was a Past Worthy Matron with th.e Eastern Star; and was a mem ber of the First Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry; and the Ohio Valley Antique Car Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vickers. Suzanne is survived by two daughters, Margaret Roberts of Colerain, and Jane Roberts of Atlanta, Ga.; as well as a stepdaughter, Christine Golden of Toledo, Ohio. Visitation will be Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside. Friends are then invited to attend visitation Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the lime of Suzanne’s funeral services at 1 I a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, with the Reverend Dr. John Helgeson officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Fire Company, P.O. Box 3, Colerain, OH 43916. Th i n VICKERS, Theresa M. Shemenski, of 713 Wayne Hays Towers, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her hus band, Thomas Vickers, in 1960; a sister and a brother. Surviving are a son, Thomas of Columbus, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. John (Vera) Piko of Martins Ferry; four brothers, John, Joe and Andy Shemenski, all of Martins Ferry, Walter Shemenski of Farmington, N.M.; three sisters, Mrs. Pat (Ann) Casshie and Nell Rees, both of Martins Ferry, Mrs. Mary Klus of Albuquerque, N.M.; a granddaughter; three great-grand children. Friends received at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m. today; wake service at 7:30 p.m. today. VICKERS, Vicki P., 57 of Rayland, Ohio, died Thursday, July 28, 2011, at her home. She was born April 13, 1954 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Betty Lari more Sedor. Vicki was a registered nurse with the Pediatric Services of America and was active with her hus band. John in the daily operations of the family’s Vickers Farm. She was interested in animals and was an avid cat lover. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tony DiLuzio. Surviving are her hus band, John T Vickers. Jr., one son. Michael DiLuzio of Yorkville. Ohio; her sis ters. Julie (John) Morgan of Bellaire, Ohio, Dinah"(Jeff) Britton of Morristown, Ohio and Pat Ferrick of Bellaire, Ohio and her beloved cat, Kissy Boy. Also three grandchildren, one niece and two nephews. A memorial gathering to celebrate Vicki’s life will be held on Friday, August 5. 2011 at 1 1 am at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes A Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, OH, with Pastor Jim Monogioudis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter of the donor’s choice or to the James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute c/o The Ohio State University Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Leo W. Vj/czulte Leo W. Viczulis,(Atffield Lake, Ohio, native of St. Clairsville, died Nov. 5 at St. Josephs Hospital, Lorain, following a long illness. Born at St. Clairsville, a son of the late William and Rose Viczulis, he had resided at Sheffield Lake for the past 20 years. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church of Sheffield Lake, was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Shefield Lake Am- Vets, and had been employed as a fitter for the American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain. Surviving are his widow, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Louise) Siska of Lorain and Mrs. Hubert (Ruth) Kincaid of Sheffield Lake; one brother, William Viczulis of Glen Robbins; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Oscar of Rayland, Mrs. Victoria Benford of Lorain and Mrs. Rose Ulczynski of Adena; 11 grandchildren. Services were Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Sheffield Lake. VIDONIC, Frances Rose Bartolovich, 88, formerly of Benwood, W.Va., died Satur day, November 5, 2005 in New York. She was born in Neffs, Ohio, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Baric Bartolovich. Frances was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, New York and a former mem ber of Saint John Catholic Church, Benwood, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas G. Vidonic; three brothers, Andrew, Walter and Joseph Bartolovich; and a sister, Bar bara Yamevic. Frances is survived by a son, Nicholas G. Vidonic, Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Midlothian, Va.; a daughter, Kathleen S. Kindberg and her husband, David, of West Islip, N.Y., with whom she made her home; a sister, Ann Scott of Crestview, Fla.; grandchildren, Janet (Kindberg) and Rick Renganeschi, David and Jenny Kindberg, Nick and Lisa Vidonic, Mary Beth (Vidonic) and Scott Margaret, Paul Vidonic and Steven and Angie Vidonic; and great grandchil dren, Nicole Kathleen and Ryan Renganeschi and David Kindberg, III. Friends will be received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, W.Va. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Saint John Catholic Church, Benwood. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. VIDONIC, Victoria A. Hicks, 96, of Benwood, W.Va., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, W.Va. She was bom in Wheeling on Dec. 28, 1907 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Hanna Hicks. She was a member of the for mer St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wheeling and the Croatian Lodge No. 2 of Pittsburgh, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Vidonic; her sister, Genevieve Heifer; and her brothers, Edward, Raymond, Robert and Chester Hicks. Surviving are a son, Edward K. Vidonic and his wife, Joan, of Tucson, Ariz.; a daughter, Dolores A. Kochy and her hus band. John, of Triadelphia, W.Va.; a brother, Richard Hicks of Bridgeport, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 1 2 great-grand children; three great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheel ing. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Vigil services will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alt- mcyer.com. Mary Vierheller Mary E. Vierheller, 91, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born Feb. 8, 1914 in Buena Vista, Pa., a daughter of the late James and Agnes Caisley Donkin. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church, Alliance, and Eastern Star Chapter 414 Steubenville. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Vierheller in 1979, adopted son, Douglas Donkin; three sis ters, Robina Jack, Barbara Morgan and Margaret Morgan; three brothers, George, William and Thomas Donkin and one granddaughter, Kim Vierheller. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Miller (Robert) of Alliance, one son, Jim Vierheller (Mary Lou) of Jonesville, N.C., adopted daughter, Toni Donkin of Steubenville, adopted son Joel Donkin of Tampa, Florida and one brother, James Donkin of Shadyside; eight grandchil dren; 14 great-grand children and three great-great- grand children. Services were held in Alliance on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 followed by interment in the Union Cemetery in Louisville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1659 West State Street, Alliance, OH 44601 Local arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. VIGLIETTA, Ann M. Pavloski, 89, quietly and glo riously entered the fullness of eternal life in Christ on Tues day, June 12, 2007, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born in 1918, the daughter of John Pavloski and Ann Whytena Pavloski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers; and three sis ters. Her loving husband, Joseph, passed away in 1981. Ann is survived by her three children, Joan of Sea Girt, N.J., Francis and wife, Sharon, of Harrisburg, Pa., and Joseph and wife. Eileen, of Wheeling; seven grandchil dren, Mary Beth (Mudric,) Joseph, Michelle (Joyce,) and Corinne Viglietla, Kevin Doo ley, Christina and Nicole Viglietla; and five great grandchildren, Timothy and Gabrielle Mudric, Francesca and Zoe Viglietta, and Ian Joyce. Ann always kept her priori ties in order with God and family heading the list. She was a devout Catholic and loving wife and mother. Friends will be received at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allen town, Pa. at 9 a.m. on Satur day, June 16, 2007 with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery In Allentown. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shep herd Nursing Home, 159 Edg- ington Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003. Arrangements by Allmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Online con dolences may be expressed at www.altmeyer.com. Carol A. Vignuelle 1930-2012 Carol A. Vignuelle, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at Heartland of Lansing Care Center. She was bom February 26, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul Moritz and Olga Bischoff Moritz. She lived the greater portion of her life in Medina, Ohio. Carol was a homerpaker and a Baptist by faith. fc/Y f In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Vigneulle and brothers, Dave and Kenny Moritz. She is survived by'her daugh ters, Lynn (Jurgen) Kuelgen and Ann (Gary) Wershing; son, Don (Debbie) Vigneulle; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. At Carol’s request, services and burial will be private and at the convenience of her fam ily. Interment will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to: Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713. frank vigoffi Hrank E. Vigorfi, sr„ 86, .Fa,lrP°int- °H. died Tucsdtjy, November 18 Hospital. in isaM&kTW Ke'St^ir- Frank was a retired employee from Consolidation Coal Company. He attended St Joseph’s Catholic Church- he was a U.S. Army ,Air oftheVPWPo^"^ SS^wae In addition to his parents he was preceded in death py a founr brothers, Paul Bnhrepy,,^aym0nd Petl^ Bob Pettrey and Herbert Ihompson; three sisters ViegofffrakOWSki’ Alice’ Thompson. ™,-?Urvi*ing are his loving wife of 65 years, Rose drenCUR V!S°m’ two chil- Prank E. Vigoffi Jr. of Flushing and Tina M. grandchildren,X‘fn0 \° fairpoin >^ Johnlhrce (Lynnette) Vigoffi Amanda (Chad) Hunter and Ashley (Chris) Wines; four greal-grand children; three V?™err’ ?°naId Myrtle Pettry Vigoffi, 83, of Fairpoint, died Oct. 26 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheel ing. She was born in Winifred, W.Va., April 7, 1898, a daughter of Henry C. and Evelyn Kirk Pettry. (, A member of the Church of Christ, she was preceded in death by two sons and two daughters. i Surviving are her husband, jSavino Vigoffi; six sons, Herbert
* Thompson of Ashford, W.Va M Paul Pettry of Milton- Freewater, Ore., George Pettry of Eugene, Ore., Frank Vigoffi of Lafferty, Harold Vigoffi of Flushing; three daughters, Reba Eckardt .of Burbank, Calif., Freda Frakowski of Toronto, and Yvonne Fillon of Fairpoint;* three brothers, Clyde Pettry and Henry Clay Pettry, both of Dorothy, W.Va., and Amos Pettry of Emmons, W.Va.; one sister Florence Smith of Charleston, W.Va., 29 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. —FrtenasTf^eTSeeivea'af the Beck Funeral' Chapel, St. Clairsville. Burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. \ Edna Vild Edna Sklenicka Vild, 87, Wabash Street, Bridgeport, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 at East OhkfRcglonal Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was bom June 13, 1912 at Cleveland, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Sklenicka. She was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Frank Vild; a brother, Joseph Sklenicka; two sisters, Mary Panik and Rose Vild. Surviving are two sons, Joseph of Youngstown and Gerald, with whom she resided; two daughters, Mrs. Gil (Rose Marie) Rodriquez of California and Mrs. Rich (Fran) Bolock of Harrisville; seven grand children; 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Donald Upson officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Jerry Vild Jerry Vild, 64, Midway, RD 2, St. Clairsville, died Saturday at Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville. He was born at Midway, April 15, 1910, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Erba Vild. He was a member of the Belmont Lodge 251, CSA, of Bridgeport, was a veteran of World War II, and had been a caretaker for 23 years at WWVA. Surviving are his widow, Lois Kimmons Vild; two step-sons, William L. Spindler of Philadelphia, Pa. and Richard Spindler of Wheeling; one brother, Frank Vild of Bridgeport; one sister, Mrs. Albert (Anna) Polivka of Bridgeport; and six grand children. Services were Wednesday at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, with the Rev. Carol Polivka Weiss officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. VILINSK1, Virgil C., Jr., 81, of St. Clairsvillc, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died March 19, 2013 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsvillc. He was born March 21, 1931 in Wolfhurst, OH the son of the late Virgil and Mary (Malek) Vilinski. Virgil retired from Labor Local 1 149 of Wheeling, WV and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister. Estelle Young. -7 Surviving are his cousins, Kenneth (Pam) Davis of Belmont, OH, Arlene (Milton) Karch of Pittsburgh, PA and Donna (Kim) McFarland of Barnesville, OH; and his aunt, Anne Davis of Belmont. Family and friends are invited to attend Graveside Services, Friday, March 22, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, OH with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut 551 Martins Ferrv. OH. Bruna V. Villani Bruna V. Villani, 71, Valley View Nursing Home, Colerain, for merly of Bellaire, djed Friday, March 6, 1998, at thF homSTSfie' ( was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria Mancini DeClemente. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church at Bellaire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Frank T. Villani Jr.; a sister, Marcella Capone. Surviving are a son, Frank T. Ill of Wheeling; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary T.) Price of Bard- stown, Ky., Mrs. Bill (Gloria J.) Castile of New Albany, Ind. and Mrs. Ron (Marcy M.) Connelly of St. Clairsville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Mon day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 3745 Tallman Ave., Bel laire. Burial follows in Mount Cal vary Cemetery, Bellaire. Vigil ser vices will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Frank T. Villani Jr. Frank T. Villani Jr., 74, former ly of Bellaire, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997jTthe valley View Nursing HomETColerain Pike, Martins Fer ry. He was born May 1, 1923 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Frank Tullio Sr. and Florence Dulac Villani. He was a retired glass presser for the former Imperial Glass Co., Bellaire, an Army veteran of World War II, a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, where he served as a member of the adult choir, an usher, a lector and a can tor. He was president of Union Local 13 from 1974-75 and was a member of the IAC Club, Bellaire. Surviving are his wife, Bruna V. Manchini Villani; a son, Frank T. Villani III of Bellaire; three daugh ters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary T.) Price of Bardstown, Ky., Mrs. Bill (Gloria J.) Castile of New Albany, Ind. and Mrs. Ron (March) Connelly of St. Clairsville; three brothers, Dante’ Villani of Revere, Mass., Ramon I Villani of Lewiston, Maine, and Carl Jacobsen of Shearport, La.; four sisters, Theresa Bigglestone of Revere, Gloria Williams of Wells, Maine, Evelyn Sweeney of Malden, Mass, and Annette O’Neal of Oak land, Calif.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd Street, Bellaire. Wake services will be conducted today at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, with the Rev. Gene Mullett officiating.-Burial follows in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Catherine Lucille Villaverde, 72, of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, August 28,2016. Born in Fredericksburg, VA, daughter of the late William D. and Virginia (Perry) Gallahan. Beloved wife of the late Manuel A. Villaverde, MD, she spent most of her life raising her four children in St. Clairsville, OH. In 2008, she and her husband moved to Simsbury, CT to be closer to their grandchildren. She leaves a son Ramon Villaverde and his wife Priya of Columbus, OH; three daughters Angela Bautista and her husband Freddie of Simsbury, CT, Danielle Shultz of Oxford MD, and Nicole Howe and her husband Jim of Boulder, CO; seven grandchildren Emily, Ethan, and Julia Bautista, Camden and Rory Shultz, and Calvin and Dylan Howe; and a sister Linda Graham of WA. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and her love of Patsy Cline and Christmas Time. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016,11 am at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, OH. The Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, OH is caring for the local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. iVIAINUCU VILLAVERDE Manuel Abaro Villaverde, 82, of Simsbury, CT, beloved husband of Catherine Lucille (Gallahan) Villaverde, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Touchpoints in Farmington. He was born August 14, 1932, in Tayabas, Quezon Province, Luzon, Philippines, and had lived in St. Clai^sville, Ohio, prior to moving to Simsbury. He was a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, where he received his doctorate degree in medicine. At the age of 24, he came to the | United States as part of an exchange visitors program. He went on to complete his residency in general medi cine in the U.S. and attained a degree in foren sic pathology from Harvard. He spent the last 3 1 years of his working career as a doctor of pathology, director of laboratories for Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, WV. He also served as the Belmont County coroner and Ohio County coroner. Manuel was a longtime member of St. Mary Church in St. Clairsville, the Tri-State Filipino Medical Association and the Rotary Club. Manuel also served as a major in the U S. Army Reserves for the 339th General Hospital I Reserve Unit, Pittsburgh, | PA. He loved to play poker and Mahjong. Besides his loving wife of 48 years, he is survived by his" children, Manuel (Dean) Villaverde of Ranchos Palos Verdes, California, Angela Bautista and her husband, Godofredo Bautista of Simsbury, Connecticut, Danielle Villaverde Schultz of Oxford, Maryland, Ramon Villaverde and his wife, Priya Bapodra of Columbus, Ohio, and Nicole Howe and her hus band, James Howe of Superior, Colorado; his grandchildren, Emily, Ethan and Julia Bautista, Camden and Rory Shultz and Calvin jm-d Dylan Howe. /" He was predeceased in death by his siblings, Gliccrio (Syong) and Rosing; and his parents, Filemon and Julita (Abaro) Villaverde. He will be remembered for his love of cars, tennis, action movies, cowboy boots, country music, food, his generosity toward his family and friends and always being the life of the party. There are no calling hours and services will be private. A celebration of life gathering will be held summer 2016 in Wheeling, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Please visit Manuel’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome .com for online condo- lences. JENNIE VILLEE Jennie G. Villee, 95, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Sunday June 19, 2016 at Fran ciscan Manor, Beaver Falls, PA. She was born Decem ber 11,1920, a daughter of the late Dennis and Anisiea Gherasin. In addition to her par ents, she is preceded in death by her husband George; and sisters: Hilda Henderson, Titiliea Burns, and Virginia Rice. Jennie is survived by a sister: Elisabeth Miles of Charleston, WV., step daughters: Ellen (William) Craig of Cran berry Twp, PA, Linda Villee (Richard West) of Potomac, MD, Cathy (Edward) Williamson of Alpharetta, GA., several nieces, nephews and step- grandchildren. ZPAfy Friends will be received Thursday June 23, 20 1 6 from 1 0 a.m. until the time of service at 1 1 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brook- side, .OH^-with ~Rev. Karen Torrez, officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Rosana Vill^Ma (£>_J3-*-jx) Laura Rosana* (Rosie) Dennis Villella, 79, 618 Vine St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born June 6, 1911 at Martins Ferry, daughter of the late Samuel Y. and Marianne Wilson Dennis Sr. She was a retired assistant ca shier of Citizens Bank. Martins Ferry, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ladies’ Elks, Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, all in Martins Ferry. Surviving are her husband, Roy J. Sr.; a son, Roy J. Jr. of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Rosana) Thomas of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Thomas (Roxana) Siburt of Pleas ant Grove; two brothers, Samuel Y. Dennis Jr. of Dublin, and William E. Dennis of St. Louis; seven grandchildren. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Entombment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove. Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority services at 7 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. ROBERTA VILLELLA Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Villella, of Canton, OH, 79, passed Wednesday, January 7, 2015, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her tine love, Roy J. Villella Jr., who preceded her in death in 1993. Born as Roberta Wrana in Martins Ferry«..QH. She graduated from Yorkyille High and Ruth Brant School of Nursing in Martins Ferry. She is survived by her four children, Robert of Canton, Renee Harnack of Canton, Richard (Courtney) of Cold Springs, NY, and Roy (Robin) of Wadsworth, and five, grandchildren. In addition to her family and five grandchildren, she is survived by brother- in law, Joseph DeNa’rdo of Pittsburgh and two sisters- in-law, Roxana (Villella) Siburt of Colerain and Rosana (Villella) Thomas and her husband, Tom of Tiltonsvilie, two nieces, Kim Collette and Teri Thomas, and nephew, Anthony Collette II of Cleveland. 7~ l__ Services will be per formed by Tom Thomas at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Karlo- Libby Funeral Home, Canton, OH. Donations can be made in her name to the Cancer Research Institute. Roy J. Villelia Jr. Roy J. Villelia Jr., 58, of 4724 Sirouble Drive, Canton, died Tues day at Massillon Community Hospi tal. He was bom Feb. 26, 1935 in Martins Ferry. He was a senior executive with Figgie International of Willoughby and formerly with Diebold Inc. of Canton. He was a member of 1993- 94 Who’s Who Registry of Global Business Leaders, National Associa tion of Accountants, Risk Insurance Managers Society, and the Tax Ex ecutives Institute. He was a founding trustee of the Stark County Health Care Coalition, founder of several units of Canton Jaycees and a legislative committee member of the Canton Chamber of Commerce. He coached Little League Baseball and Football and was president and a member of the Jackson Athletic Boosters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Dennis Villelia. Surviving arc his wife, Roberta Ann “Bobbie”; three sons, Robert, Richard and Roy III; one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Renee) Hamack; his fa- v ther, Roy Sr. of Marlins Ferry; two * sisters, Roxanne Siburt and Rosanne Thomas, both of Martins Ferry. Friends will be received at the Atkinson Feucht Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Road, Canton, today and Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., where me morial services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes or the American Heart Association. ! Roy J. Villella Sr.
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Owner Villella pies at 8Q ^Services will be held Saturday for Roy J. Villella Sr., owner and opera tor of the the former Roy’s Barber Shop in Martins Ferry for more than 60 years, who died Tuesday. Mav 25. 1999, in East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martins Ferry. He was 86. A resident of Vine Street, Martins Ferry, he was bom Sept. 13, 1912, in Mars, Pa., a son of the late Henry and Theresa Cicco Villella. He was a Catholic. Before his retirement, Villella’s Barber Shop was the second oldest business operating in Martins Ferry. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 895 in Martins Ferry, the Elks Bowling Association, Bridgeport Eagles Aerie No. 995, and a mem ber and past president of Martins Ferry Lions Club. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Rosana “Rosie” Dennis Villella; a son, Roy J. Villella Jr.; a brother, William Villella; three sisters, Josephine Cevelo, Katherine Crisswell and Louise Dineen. ( Surviving are Jwo daughters, Mrs. Tom (Rosana) Thomas of Martins | Ferry and Mrs. Tom (Roxana) Siburt of Pleasant Grove; seven grandchil dren, Robert Villella, Richard Villella, Roy Villella, Renee Villella, Kim Collette,.Tony Collette and Terri Thomas; two great-grand children. Friends received 2-5 and 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at 11 a.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth streets, Martins Ferry, with the Revs. Bill Lawrence ana Tom N. Thomas officiating I rQTbinew ‘n HoUy Memorili Gardens Mausoleum, Grove. Pleasant Memorial contributions may be Stoice!0 'he CharUy of ,lle d°"°r's VILLERS Mabel L., 93, of Littleton, W.Va., died Monday, March 29, 2004, in the Sis- tersville Center. Mrs. Villers was born Sep tember 23, 1910, in Anthem, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Stewart and Miranda Anderson Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Littleton Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Clark Villers and his wife, Linda, of New Martinsville, W.Va. and Ralph Villers of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Vicki Villers, Karen Villers, Debbie Bishof and Clark E. Villers; and three great-grand children. Mrs. Villers was preceded in death by her parents; her hus band. Homer Villers, who died on December 4, 1986; two sis ters, Wilma Asher and Mary Stoneking; five brothers, Victor Stewart, Russell Stewart, Carl Stewart, John Stewart and Michael Stewart; and a daughter, who died in infancy. Friends may call at the Ten nant Funeral Home in Hundred from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in the Anderson-Bethel Ceme tery, Littleton. You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com. Robert Villiers % 11 siQO Robert J. Villiers, 63, 1199 Burg St., Granville, formerly of Belmont, died Monday evening in the Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark. He was born Dec. 1, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y.t a son of the late John and Jennie Jaskowiak Villiers. He was a retired employed paint- er. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Luvny Villiers; a son, Kevin R. Villiers of Columbus. Funeral services will be Thurs day at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Granville, follow ed by burial in Maple Grove Ceme tery, Granville. The Rev. Thomas J. Lowery will officiate at the ser vices. Friends may call at the McPeek Funeral Home, 133 South Prospect St., Granville, today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. & John N. Villies April 12, 1924 - November 18, 2012
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Mm K Villies, 88, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio died peacefully in his sleep in Anderson, Indiana on Sunday, November 18th. He was the husband of Maijorie Villies (Peters) of Toronto Ohio for 61 years. John was bom in near Bethany, WV on April 12,1924. He attended Steubenville High School. He served in the US Army Air Corp as a radioman in Burma during WWII. After the war John worked for the Pennsylvania Ilailroad until retiring. John lived in Mingo Junction until 2006 when he moved to Anderson IN to be close to farmly. John was active in the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, and Knights of Pythias in Mmgo Junction. He loved to travel and fish with his daughters, son-in-law, granddaughters, and friends. A loyal fan of Big Red Pirates, Steelers, Mountaineers and Buckeyes, John was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife Marjone, daughters Joanna Wood and her husband Paul of Anderson Indiana, Linda Caspole and her husband John and daughters Michelle and Jennifer of Carlsbad California. He is also survi ved by his sisters Maiy Fonow and Helen Hesske of Steubenville, brother Angelo of Florida, and their families. John will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio, Thanksgiving weekend. Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 115 Union Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio, where services will be held Saturday November 24 2012 aH 1 -00 a m with Rev David Massimi, officiating. Interment will follow. Flowers may be sent toffliiS donations may be made to Team Rubicon http://teamrubiconusa.org. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com. For more information contact Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home in Mingo Junction 740-535-1017. VINALL, Julia Geraldine I Dittmar, 96, of America 1 Avenue, Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2003 in Wheeling Hospital. Bom in Wheeling on Oct. 31, 1907, daughter of the late Clarence and Ida Jefferson Dittmar. Julia was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William Henry Vinall; sisters, Mildred, Caroline, Mary Emma and Marcella; and two brothers: Robert and William Dittmar. Julia is survived by three sons, William Henry Vinall of Poquo son, Va., Sidney Alex Vinall of Boulder. Colo, and Phillip Edward Vinall of Philadelphia. Pa.; five grandchildren, Julia Ruth, Christopher, Sylvia Ann, James and Winter; and three great-grandchildren, Leah. Robert and Kara. Julia was a homemaker and a strong believer in family values. She was a persuasive and influ ential force in the lives of her children, grandchildren and those who knew her. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church Chapel, 1232 National Road, Wheeling at 4 p.m. Satur day, Nov. 8, 2003 with the Rev. Dr. Roger Smith officiating. Friends and family will gather at 32 America Avenue, Wheeling, following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to The House of the Carpenter or Christ United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the McCoy- Altmeyer Funeral Home, 44- 15th Street, Wheeling, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmever.com. EMILY VINCE Emily Vince of York^illc^-OH, died Tues day, September 8, 2015 at Ohio Valley Medical Cen ter in Wheeling, WV. She was bom on Novem ber 18, 1933 in Wheeling, WV to the late Constantine and Anna (Petros) Shia. In addition to her par ents, Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vince Sr.; two brothers, Alfred “Freddie” Shia and Thomas “Tim” Shia; and two sisters, Mary and Betty Shia. Emily recently retired after 49 years from Wheel ing Hospital as assistant director of medical records; a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church and St Lucy’s Catholic Church; a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, and an avid fan of the Maroon Knights. For Emily, it was all about family. She was hap piest when she was with her children, grandchildren and her beloved twins ister, Rosie. Emily is survived by her son, Donald S. Vince Jr. of Dayton, OH; two daugh ters, Victoria (Matthew) Gompers of Wheeling, and Michelle (Ronald) Lucki of Powell, Ohio; a twin sister, Rose M. Vargo; and five grandchildren, Christine Gompers, Jordan, Aaron, Lauren and Addison Lucki. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Emily and celebrate her life on Friday, September 11 from 2-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funer al Home, 337 Jefferson St., Tiltonsville, OH, with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church in Wheeling, WV with Monsignor Bakhos Chidiac officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to:Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff St., Wheeling, WV, 26003. Mamie Vince jiUpf Mamie Dolfi Vinci, 78, of Connorville, died Friday in the Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born in Pennsylvania, May 12, 1906, a daughter of Eugene and Victoria Dolfi. A member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1958. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Okley (Irene) Cusick of Tiltonsville; two sons, Donald of Yorkville and Richard of Con- Inorville; a sister, Hazel Dolfi of I Connorville; nine grandchild ren. Friends will be received at the Van Hove Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.rm Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, Monday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas Petronik the celebrant. Burial follows in Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Rosary devotions will be said at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home. VINCE, Michael R. “Ray,” 86, of Wintersville, Ohio, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 in Trinity Medical Center West. He was bom January 21, 1919 in Connersville, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel and Concetta Carrano Vince. Michael was a retired letter car rier with the U.S. Postal Service; and he also was a pro baseball scout with the Seattle Mariners for over 50 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Indian Club of Tiltonsvillc, American Legion 1153 and the VFW. He also served his country in the Navy during wwn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jarvella Vince; four brothers. James, Joseph, John and Ralph; and a sister, Nita Sutak. Surviving are his sons, Dennis (Linda) Vince of Wintersville, Roger (Dinah) Vince of Macedo nia, and Michael E. Vince of Stow, Ohio; a sister, Della Cigagna of Benwood, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Kristina, Ryan, Kelly, Dana, Holly and Michael John; and a great-grandson, Jack. Calling hours are Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Boulevard. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Msgr. Ger ald Calovini officiating. Interment in Fort Steuben Burial Estates. There will be a vigil service Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. at the funeral home. VINCE, Nathalie Mae “Nikki” (Yanik), of County Road 14, Rayland, Ohio, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at her home. She was born in Glen Dale, W.Va., daughter of the late George and Marion Studzinski Yanik. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, Ohio; and a regis tered nurse >for the Martins Ferry Health Department and later worked as a registered nurse for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Cor- poration until her retirement in 1997. She graduated from the Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Vince on May 31, 1989; three brothers, John, Frank, and Ronald Yanik; and three sisters, Anne Kozlowski, Regina Nial, and Jean Orzol. Surviving are two sons, Gre gory Joseph Vince and his wife, Karen, of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Richard Joseph Vince and his wife, Kim, of Dillonvale, Ohio; two daughters, Rebecca Jo Yance and her husband. Bruce, and Lisa Jo Steele and her hus band, Jeff, all of Fort Myers, Fla.; her loving partner of eight years, Fred Will; a brother, Dr. George Yanik of Pontiac, 111.; three sisters, Barbara Aracich of Belair, Fla., Rita Carter of I Largo, Fla., and Mary Anne Kwiatkowski of Frazier. Mich.; and eight grandchildren, Zachary and Christopher Steele, Ashley and Matthew Yance, Joseph, Richard III, Ryan and Rachel Vince. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 1 1 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, : Ohio, with Monsignor George I Coyne officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove, Ohio. A wake service will be held Monday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Valley Hos pice, 380 Summitt Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Nikki was a dedicated nurse who gave of herself to those in her care. Friends and family will remember her warm smile and love of life. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Ralph Vince Ralph Vince, 96, Shaker Heights, formerly oNV1artins_E£Jiy, died Tuesday. Oct. 29. 1996 at his “Rome! He was a former John Carroll University coach and athletic direc tor who went on to become a prominent Cleveland lawyer and Municipal judge. He maintained an office with the Burke Haber Berick law firm after retiring as a senior partner in 1990. He was a former football player for Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., where his team battled the favored University of California team to a scoreless tie in the 1922 Rose Bowl. On the 60th anniver sary of that game, Vince was an honored guest at the Rose Bowl. He also played football for the National Football League’s Cleve land and Canton Bulldogs, coached the St. Ignatius High School Wild cats and later officiated at high school, colleges and NFL games. He served for two years as a councilman, four years as a law director in University Heights and served on several boards of trustees including W&J, JCU, St. Alexis Hospital and Parmadale and helped found the Cleveland Sports hall of fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Sullivan Vince; a son, Larry; a daughter, Virginia Nolan. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Jo Rourke of University Heights; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grand children; two brothers; two sisters. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gesu Catholic Church, 2490 Mira mar Blvd., University Heights. Burial follows in Calvary Ceme tery. Friends will be received today, 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home of Lyndhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ralph and Florence Vince Scholarship funds at John Carroll University or Washington & Jefferson College. Anna Vincek Anna Vincek, 95, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Belmont Manor Nursings Home, St. Clairsville. She was bom Nov. 5, 1906 at St. Clairsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Kasai Mager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Vincek, April 14, 1986, and a son, Edward H., on July 5, 1949. Anna was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Andy, Harry and Frank Mager and sisters, Agnes Freilberg, Mary Grimm, Bessie Zucali and Emma Taxon. Surviving are a daughter, Marie Ann and her husband William Blair of St. Clairsville, Ohio, a grandson, William Edward and his wife Nancy Blair of Princeton Junction, N.J., and a sister, Edna Stasburg of Huntington Beach, Calif.; several nifcces and nephews. Friends will be received 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio. ;Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, with burial at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. ;Memorial contributions may be-made to the Cumberland Trail Firefighters Association. Blanche Vincek Blanche A. Vincek, 68, Gray’s Ridge Road, Maynard, died Wed nesday, September 1, 1993, at home. She was bom at Laffcrty, OcL 2, 1924 daughterr of the late John and Maryanna Mistak Chuslo. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Maynard, Maynard Polish Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Vincek; two brothers, Walter and Rudolph; three sisters, Stella Skalski, Mary Pelkey and Geneva Scott. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lee Marie Vincek; two sons, James Michael and John Albert Vincek, all at home; a brother, John Chuslo of Royal Park, Mich. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairs- ville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Maynard with the Rev. Thomas Graven, the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Prayer services will be Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Jose Joseph of 70720 Kagg Hill Road, St. Clairsville, died Monday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born March 19, 1901 at Maynard, son of the late Joseph and Anna Kurtyka Vincek. He was a retired coal miner, with the United Mine Workers Union and a member of the Bellaire Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Anna Mager Vincek; a daughter, Marie Blair of Vermillion; a brother, Mike of Wooster; two sisters, Kathryn Haught and Stella Fiutem, both of Maynard; a grandson. Bill Blair. Friends received at Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Mary Vincek Mary West Vincek, 98, Cres cent Road, St. Clairsville, died Sun^ jay-Aug. 24. 1997jn McGraw "Nursing Home, Pleasant Grove. She was born Jan. 23, 1899, in Lepart, W.Va. A Protestant, she was a retired' farmer. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Franklin Marr; her second husband, Bolek Vincek; a son, Walter F. Marr Sr., and a daughter, Rhoda Peddicord. Surviving are five grandsons, Walter Marr Jr. of Alabama; Richard Marr of Barnesville, Thomas Marr of Virginia, James Marr of Bellaire and John Marr of Nevada; a granddaughter, Antoinett Barker of Texas; 12 great-grand- children and four great-great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Connie Jane Vincent 1951-2017
Connie Jane Vincent, 65, Eric Vincent of Graysville, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed and Branden Vincent; 11 away Monday, February grandchildren, William, 27, 2017 at Barnesville Cordell, Dalton, Hunter, Hospital Emergency Room. Destany, Gabby, and Ashten She was bom on April 17, Vincent, Angela Loving- 1951 in Parkersburg, West shimer. Stormy, Nickholas Virginia to Patricia Vivian and Adaley Vincent; seven (Thom) McDonald and the siblings, Rod (Loretta) Hop late Donald Edward Hop kins, Mark (Tammy) Hop kins. kins, Ronnie (Alice) Hop In addition to her father, kins, Andrew (Winn) Hop she is preceded in death by kins, Kelly (Louie) Woidn- her grandma, Lucille ski, Kara (Karl) Nulter, and Thom. Carol (John) Newhuies. Connie is survived by her A celebration of Connie's husband of 46 years, Wil life will be held at a latei liam Richard Vincent; date. Arrangements are en mother, Patricia McDonald trusted to Campbell- of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four Plumly-Milburn Funeral children, Rebecca Timms of Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Woodsfield, Terry Vincent, Barnesville, Ohio^/^/S^ DOROTHY VINCENT Dorothy E. Arbogast Burdette Vincent, 89, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away January 20, 2015, at Brightwood Center, Fol- lansbee, WV. She was born July 31, 1925, in Wellsburg, WV, to the late Raymond and Dora Arborgast. She worked as a clerk in the insurance office at Weir- ton Steel Corp. and was a Protestant by faith. In addition to her par ents she was preceded by her first husband, Robert Burdette; second husband Luke Wilson; third hus band, Elmer Vincent; and a son, Dave Burdette. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Scivinsky and her husband, Howard of Brilliant, OH; daughter- in-law7“Rose Burdette of Wellsburg, WV; a step daughter, Amy Wilson of Wheeling, WV; and a sis ter, Shirley Hahn of Savannah, GA; five grand children; and seven great grandchildren. / Visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wells burg, WV. Service will be Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Carl Tribett officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery, Wells burg, WV. Online condolences can be made to Reasnerof Wellsburg.com. Mrs. Flossie Vincent Mrs. Flossie Inez Vincent, 68, of 1202 Lind St., Wheeling, died Monday in Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, iflm. /? 77 She was a member of the Mac- deonia Baptist Church of Wheel ing and a retired employe of J. Walter Thompson Co., New York City. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Juanita Vincent of St. Clairsville; two nieces, Shirley Brown of St. Clairsville and Madelyn Freeman of Martins Ferry; one nephew, Larry Vin cent of St. Clairsville. Friends were received at the Kepner Funeral Home, Wheel ing, and servics were held in the Macedonia Baptist Church, Wheeling, with burial in River- view Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Joseph J. Vincent IS&AJrrflV Joseph j. Vincent, 54, 100 Jefferson St., St. Clairsville, died Friday evening at Bellaire City Hospital. He was born at Martins Ferry on July 12, 1919, a son of Joseph and Fannie Vincent and was a former employe of Blaw-Knox Corp. Surviving are his widow, Juanita Catlipp Vincent; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Brown, St. Clairsville and Mrs. Madelyn Freeman, Martins Ferry; a son, Larry, St. Clairsville; a sister, Miss Flossie Vincent, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday. JUANITA VINCENT Juanita Henrietta Catlipp Vincent, 96, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, at her home in St. Clairsville, OH, on Febru ary 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born in Gal lagher, WV, on April 15, 1919, to the late Herbert Henry Catlipp Sr. and Ernestine Mcgginson Catlipp. Juanita graduated from St. Clairsville High School during the depression years, 1937, and excelled in all academic subjects. Juanita married Joseph John Vincent, and to their union was born three beau tiful children, Shirley Ann Vincent Brown, Larry Lamont Vincent and Madelyn Louise Vincent Freeman. In 1956, Juanita became a member of Shiloh Tem ple Apostolic Church, Bridgeport, OH. She held several auxiliary offices including secretary and treasurer, and was instru mental to the development of the Women’s Mission ary. Additionally, Juanita was a member of the Ohio District Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc. Finally, Juanita and her daughters were members of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and she was also an active Girl Scout Leader in St. Clairsville, OH. In addition to her par ents, Juanita was proceed ed in death by her husband, Joseph John Vincent Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Her bert (Buster) Henry Catlipp Jr. and Calvin C. Catlipp; a son, Joseph Lamont Vin cent; two sons-in-law, James Dixon Brown and James Harold Freeman Sr.; two grandsons, James Michael Brown and Keith Lamont Brown; one grand daughter, Cassandra Marie Vincent Alexander. Juanita is survived by her two daughters Shirley Vincent Brown, St. Clairsville, OH and Made lyn Vincent Freeman, Mar tins Ferry, OH; a daughter- in-law, Carol Johnson Vin cent, St. Clairsville, OH; a sister-in-law, Christine Catlipp, Columbus, OH; a nephew, Robert (Butch) E. Streets, Hampton,VA; a niece, Paula Cosby (Keith), Dayton, OH; first cousin, Maxine Jenkins, Scwick- ley, PA; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; several great-nieces; cousins; and a host of extended family and friends. ~~7 7 Family and friends will be received on Friday, Feb ruary 26, 2016, from 2-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Homes, 141 S. Marietta Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Home-Going Serv ices will be officiated on Saturday, February 27th at 1 la.m. at Shiloh Temple Apostolic Church, Bridge- l port, OH, with Elder Tyron I Spencer. LARRY VINCENT Larry L. Vincent, 70, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Liza’s Place of Valley Hospice, Wheeling, WV. He was born January 31, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of Juanita Catlipp Vincent and the late Joseph Vincent. Larry was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporations Steubenville South Plant at Mingo Junction. He was a member of the Shiloh Temple Apostolic Church and enjoyed remodeling his home, the dog track, an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, tinkering with his cars and challenging his sons to pool and ping pong games. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grand parents; two brother- in-laws; two uncles; and a nephew. 7L Surviving are his mother, Juanita Vincent; his wife, Carole Johnson Vincent, both of St. Clairsville; his children, Sharon Vincent of Columbus, OH., Joseph (Michelle) Vincent of Wheeling, WV., Wayne Vincent and Shawn (Jodi) Vincent both of St. Clairsville, and Cassandra (Alfred) Alexander of Martins Ferry; two sisters, Shirley Brown of St. Clairsville and Madelyn Freeman of Martins Ferry; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; an aunt, sev eral cousins, many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 1 1 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory 204 West Main Street St. Clairsville with Rev. Bobby Black officiat ing. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family % Citizens Bank 100 Plaza West Drive St. Clairsville, OH F\H, Vincenzo Flori tfliiciriz? Sr., 75, long time area contractor, died Sunday at his home, Black Oak Road, Flushing. He was born at Geraldine DeMichel Vincenzo. Starting in the building and remodeling business 52 years ago, he had formed the F. H. Vincenzo and Sons Co. with his two sons, Florian and Robert, and a son-in-law, Victor Szymialis. Over the years, their projects have included chur ches in Flushing, Barton, Piney Fork, St. Clairville, Fairpoint, Maynard and at Tappan Lake along with bank buildings at St. Clairsville, Bridgeport, Bar- nesville and Cadiz. A charter member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Flushing, he is survived by his widow, Ida Agosti Vincenzo, two sons, Florian Jr., Flushing and Robert R., St. Clairsville; two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Geraldine) Szymialis, Flushing and Mrs. John (Charlotte) Slavik, St. Clair sville; three sisters, 'Mrs. Celeste DiDomenico, Elyria; Mrs. Anna Libertoski, Cleveland; and Mrs. Elsie DiClemente, Flushing; three brothers, Victor, Youngstown; Crozie, Cleveland; and Fred, St. Louis, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Michael, preceded him in death in March, 1964. A concelebrated Mass was held Wednesday from St. Paul’s Church, Flushing with two former pastors, Fr. Charles Sargus and Fr. William Yontz, and the present pastor, Fr. Louis Maracini, officiating. Burial was at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. Florian Vincenzo, Jr. Florian H. Vincenzo, Jr., 76, of Locust Place, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was bom March 4, 1926 at Holloway, Ohio, a son of the late Florian H. Sr. and Ida Agosti Vincenzo. A prominent area contractor he was former president of F.H. Vincenzo and Sons, Inc. of St. Clairsville and a Catholic by faith. Junior was an avid hunter and sportsman and a World War II Army veteran In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael P. Vincenzo. Surviving are his wife Rosetta Cimini Vincenzo, two sons, David M. and his wife Jean of Spring Hill, Florida, Dennisa P. and his wife Judy of Flushing, Ohio; a daughter, Kim and her husband David Leach of Flushing; a brother, Robert R. Vincenzo of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two sisters, Geraldine Szymialis of Flushing, and Charlotte Slavik of St. Clairsville. He was the #1 grand father to Angelo, Leann, Stacey and Max Vincenzo, Rick, Daniel and Zettie Carrel, Amos Leach, great grandson Angelo Vincenzo and step grandson, Chris Rieter. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio, where serv ices will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Father Thomas Chillog officiating. ' Burial follows at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty, Ohio. JsaaL dent of 116 CrissweU Rd., St. Clairville, died this morning at Wheeling Medical Park Hospi tal. She was born Oct. 16,1931 at Barton, daughter of the late An drew and Jennie Gima Timko. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Catholic Women’s Club, both at St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Timko. Surviving are her husband, Robert Vincenzo; a daughter, Barbara Ellis of Brookside; two sons, Robert J. of St. Clairsville, and Donald, at home; two granddaughters; two brothers. Jack Timko of Barton and Ed ward Timko of Painesville. Friends will be received at Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wed nesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m., with Mon- signor George R. Coyne of ficiating. Burial in Union Cem etery, St. Clairsville. Prayers will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Church Building Fund or Belco Crafts, St. Clairsville. VINCENZO, Judith D., 57, of Flushing, Ohio died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Liza’s Place. She was born September 19,1954 in Barnesville, OH, daughter of Mary E. (McCoy) Kidd and the late Robert J. Kidd. Judith was a devoted wife, mother, grammy, and a friend to all that knew her. She was employed by Harrison Community 1 Hospital as a LPN. In addition to her moth er, she is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dennis Vincenzo of Flushing, OH; daughter, Leann Vincenzo; son, Max (Sarah) Vincenzo all of St. Clairsville, OH; grandchil dren, Zion Vincenzo, Halle and Easton Beck; and brother, Jake (Judy) Kidd of Flushing, OH. Friends may visit Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service at noon at Trinity Gospel Fellowship, 71101 Morristown-Flushing Road Flushing, OH. Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: Liza’s Place (Valley Hospice), 308 Mount St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 or Harrison Community Hospital, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907. Arrangements entrusted to: Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home. VINCENZO, Rosetta N., 78, of Flushing, Ohio, died • . Thursday. July 19, 2007, in „ Sienna Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, Adena. She was born December 11, 1928 in Fairpoint. Ohio, a ;>■ daughter of the late Emilio and :; Theresa Guatamelata Cimini. She was a member of the >$$!/• Trinity Gospel Fellowship, Flushing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Florian Vincenzo, Jr. Surviving are two sons, David (Jean) Vincenzo of Tennessee, and Dennis (Judy) Vincenzo of Flushing: and a daughter, Kim (Dave) Leach of Flushing. She will forever be dear in the hearts of her beloved grandchildren and great-grand children, Angelo. Leann, Max, Rick, Daniel, Rosetta. Amos, Angelo, Stacey, Chris and Zion; and her special pets, - Betty and Drake. Visitation will be at Warren Funeral Home. Flushing, v' Saturday from 11 a.m. until departure for the graveside service in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty at 1 p.m. Daniel Carrel will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Local Athletic Department. „ _ Dorothy Vinci r £3.Air VINCI, Dorothy Mae Serena, 72, of 115 First Ave., Yorkville, died Wednesday at home. She was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam D. Vinci. Sur viving are two sons, Samuel “Sam” Vinci of Wintersville and Harry Walker of Steubenville; a daughter, Kathryn Sipcich of Brilliant; three sisters, Sara Forsythe and Ethel Shrodes, both of East McKeesport, Pa., and Grace Stecker of Toronto; eight grandchildren; a great-grand son. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inter ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Arrangements by Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. VINCI, Doris A., 77, of Tiltonsville, OH, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, Jl\ t East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born June 18, 1936, in Tiltonsville, to the late Edward and Laura West Masters. She was a member of St. Lucys Catholic Church, Yorkville. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen Joseph Vinci, on September 29, 2002; and two brothers, Edward and James Masters, L- Surviving are her son, Jeffrey (Patty) Masters of Bridgeport, OH; two daughters, Lori (William) Longenette of Galloway, Ohio, and Lisa (David) Palotay of Tiltonsville; three grandchildren, Taylor and Anthony Longenette and Krista; and her grand- dogs, Kyda and Paco. j Friends will be received to pay tribute to Doris and celebrate her life Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Msgr. Gene Mullett officiating. Entombment will be at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH. VINCI, Edith June, 8( of Yorkville, Ohio, die< November 29, 2011a Wheeling Hospital ii Wheeling, W.Va. '"T She was born August 11 1931 in Yorkville to lh< late Walter and Des< Hustead. Edith was a Catholic b) faith, a former member o; the Yorkville VFD Ladies Auxiliary, and was a retiree employee of Sears. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard, sister Ella Lloyd and broth er Orphie Cunningham. Edith is survived by her three sons, Lenny (Karla) Vinci of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Larry Vinci of the home, and Lance (Jodi) Vinci of Pickerington, Ohio; also six grandchil dren and three great-grand sons. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Edith and cel ebrate her life on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 2- 8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 1 1 a.m. from the funeral home with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio. VINCI, Heather R., 30 of Noblesville, Indiana, died Sunday, May 30. 2010 in St. Clare Health Center in Fenton. Missouri. She was born April 18, 1980 in Ninot, North Dakota, the daughter of lLarry and Jan Long of Centerville. Ohio. She was an information technology manager for American Health Network in Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to her par ents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother Juanita Lenon of Kansas, her husband. Chad Vinci; a sister, Krystal (Scott) Robinson of Olathe, Kansas; two nieces and nephews, Joshua and Lauren Robinson, and Garrett and Gabbriella Fowler. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Yorkville Methodist Church, 121 3rd St., Yorkville, Ohio 43971, with the Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St., Hanover, Massachusetts 02339; Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 525 Metro Place, Suite 220, Dublin, Ohio 43017; Centerville High School Jazz Band, 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio 45459. VINCI, Kinim Michael, 53, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at his home. He was born July 27, 1£55, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the lateT5bminick and Delores Chambers Vinci and stepmother, Rosalie Vinci. Kimm was an employee of Wheeling-Pitlsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville Plant, as a boiler operator. He was a huge fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes; and enjoyed fish ing, trips to Amish country, and woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Michael. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Johanna (Nagler) Vinci; two daughters, Amber (Patrick) Maple of Grove City, Ohio, and Kimberly Vinci and her fiance, Mike Whetsell of Brilliant, Ohio; his brother, Jeff (Lori) Vinci; sister, Mary (Jim) Dobranetski; many nieces and nephews; his granddogs, Bono and Sadie Mae; and his three girls (dogs), Lilly, Maday and Molly. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Kimm and to celebrate his life on Sunday from 2-8 p.m., at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Monday, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Marvin Schooler offi ciating. Burial in . ’ Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. VINCI, Lena Dona, of Yorkville, Ohio, beloved wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. \ 93 She was born April-6, 1918, in Tiltonsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert John and MSpadacini Dona. Lena graduated from Tiltonsville High School in 1935. She was a member of St. Lucy’s Catholic | Church, Yorkville, and the I Catholic Women’s Club. She married Michael Anthony Vinci on October | 14, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 31,2009. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Rosemary “Roddy” (Mrs. Charles) Julian; and her two brothers, Robert John Dona and Albert “Honey” Dona. Surviving is her daugh ter, Michele Marie Vinci of Yorkville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church with Msgr. Gene Mullett, the celebrant. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, is in charge of arrangements. r VINCI, Michael Anthony, of Yorkville, Ohio, beloved husband and father, passed away Sunday. May 31.2009. He was born July 9, 1915, in Yorkville, son of the late Bruno and Mary Testa Vinci. Michael was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., "Yorkville Plant; Valedictorian of the first graduating class of Yorkville" High School (Class of 1932) and attend ed Miami University of Ohio; a decorated WWII Veteran having served as a Staff Sergeant in the 183rd Army Infantry Div. and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor for his participation in. the Battle of the Bulge; a member of the Local Steelworkers Union 1223; Yorkville V.F.W. Post; Tiltonsville American Legion; Indian Club and St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. Yorkville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Sam, Albert. Ernest, Victor, Carmen, Domenick and Leonard Vinci. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Lena Dona Vinci and his daughter, Michele Marie Vinci. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Cathdic Church with Father Daniel Heusel, the celebrant. Interment in Upland Cemetery. Yorkville. Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville is in charge of arrangements. : SAM VINCI JR. Sam Vinci Jr., 73, for merly of Yorkville, OH, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Sienna Nursing Home in Wintersville, OH. Sam was born on November 22, 1940 in Yorkville, OH to the late Sam and Dorothy May Vinci. Sam was the owner and operator of Sam Vinci’s Restaurant in Steubenville, OH and served in the United States Air force. He is survived by his son, Sam (Heather) Vjjici of Winchester VA. 7*21— Friends will be received to pay tribute to Sam and celebrate his life on Tuesday, November 4 from 11 a.m. until service time of 1 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH, with Reverend James Monogoudis officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain Ohio. ]J^INGIA, Angela, 71, of Washington Street, Bellaire, ,died Thursday, May 18, 2000, in Wheeling hospital. She was~a retired nurse’s aide at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, and a mem ber of the St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Wheeler; her second husband, Emil F.Vingia; a son, Richard Vingia; her parents, Benny and Mary Elizabeth Bonfini Balestra; a brother, Benny Balestra; a sister, Flora May Balestra. Surviving are a son, Frank Vingia and his wife, Anna; a daughter, Carma Lynn Kilgore and her husband, Hairy; a daughter-in-law, Joanne C. Vingia, all of Bellaire; a brother, Valentino Balestra of Piketon, Ohio; two sis ters, Stella Smelko and Bemadine Frye, both of Belliare; seven grand children; three great-grandchildren. Friends received 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37 th St., Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Monday at St. Johns Catholic Church. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contri butions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 145 North High St., 1200 Columbus, OH 43215-2804. MARY VINGIA Mary Alice West Vingia, 66, of Tigerville, S.C., passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was bom in Wheeling, W.Va. to the late Robert and Evelyn Witzberger West on December 8, 1949 and was a member of Blessed Trini ty Catholic Church in Greer, S.C. Family and friends were Mary’s passion. She is sur vived by her daughter Natalie Vingia Cox (Barry) of Columbia, S.C.; two sons, John Michael Vingia (Joshua) of Greer, S.C. and Anthony Richard Vingia (Michele) of Bellaire. Ohio; life-partner. Sandra Brown of Tigerville, S.C. and Sandra’s daughter, Tabitha Brown of Wheel ing, WV. She is also sur vived by four brothers, Robert, Edward, William, and Joseph West; four sis ters, Carol Harris, Betty Dobosz, Patrica Pramik, and Virginia Johnson; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind numer ous loving relatives and friends. ^Y) The family wishes to thank all of those who prayed and cared for Mary during her illness. Dona tions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 901 River Road, Greer, SC 29651. A memorial service will be held for Mary at St. Vin cent de Paul Church in Elm Grove on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. \ VINKA, Arthur, 77 , of 4147 Franklin St., Bellaire, died Sunday, July 11 1999, at home. He was a retired employee with Ormet Corporation, Hannibal, a member of the St. Michael Catholic CVurch, Bellaire, and an Army vet eran of World War II. He was pre ceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Mary Vinka; three brothers, John, Steve and Joe , Vinka; two sisters, Mary Statzer and Ann Jurecko. Surviving are his wife, Lucy GreskeVitch Vinka; a son, Michael A. of Cadiz; two ! brothers, Henry Vinka of Carlsbad, i N.M., Joe Hurz of Chicage, 111.; a ■ sister, Betty Macri of Bav Village, Ohio; a granddaughter, Michelle L. Vinka of Cadiz; two stepgrandsons. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th and Jacob sts., Bellaire. Arrangements are incomplete. Joseph Vinckovich Joseph Vinckovich, 85, Roo sevelt Avenue, Benwood, formerly of Neffs, died TuesdayT March 31. 1998 in Highland Drive Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a retired coal miner, a # member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, and an Army veter an of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Win- skowech; a sister, Marie Vinck ovich Kotschenreulher. Surviving are a nephew; two great-nephews, including Michael Reuther, with whom he resided. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend grave side services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bel- laire. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 36th & Jacob streets, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, Ohio 43940 or to Neffs Volunteer Fire Department. Joseph Vinckovich Joseph Vinckovich, 85, Roo sevelt Avenue, Benwood, formerly of Neffs, died Tuesday. March 31, 1998 in Highland Drive Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a retired coal miner, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, and an Army veter an of World Warll. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Win- skowech; a sister, Marie Vinck ovich Kotschenreuther. Surviving are a nephew; two great-nephews, including Michael Reuther, with whom he resided. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend grave side services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bel- laire. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 36th & Jacob streets, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, Ohio 43940 or to Neffs Volunteer Fire Department. VINCKOVICH, Joseph, 85?of Roosevelt Avenue, Benwood, for merly of Neffs, died Tuesday, March 31/1998, in Higmanfl Drive Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a retired coal miner, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Winskowech; a sister, Marie Vinckovich Kotschenreuther. Sur viving are a nephew; two great- nephews, including Michael and Michele Reuther, with whom he resided; eight great-great-nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend grave side services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at- Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. • Arrangements by Kepner Funeral, Home, 36th and Jacob streets, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, Ohio 43940, or to Neffs Volunteer Fire Department. John Vinesky ^ ^ John E. Vinesky, 63, Wheeling, died Wednesday June 18, at the Ohio Valley General Hospital. He was bom Nov. 8, 1905, son of the late John and Anna Vinesky. He owned and operated the Towne Club for over 25 years. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church and the Kain Club. Surviving are his widow, Mary (Mayme) Gavin, one son, John, Wheeling, two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Templin, St. Clairsville, Mrs. Frances Paczewski, Wheeling, three grandsons and a great granddaughter. High Mass of Reouiem was celebrated Saturday at St. Alphonsus’ Church. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Emil F. Vingia Emil F. Vingia, 74, 3109 Wash ington St., Bellaire, died Saturday^ March 30. 1996. at City Hospital. Bellaire. He was born Aug. 12, ' 1921. in Bellaire. a son of the late . Frank and Carmella DelCotto Vin gia. He was a retired employee of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., former Benwood mill. He was a member of the St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, Sons of Italy 754, Italian American Club, American Legion Post 38 at Mar tins Ferry, and an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nathaline Magistro Vingia; a son, Richard John Vingia; two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Angela Balestra Vingia; a son, Frank E. of Bellaire, a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Carma) Kilgore of Bellaire; seven grandchildren; three great-grand children. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home^ellaire, Monday. 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where ser vices will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with Monsignor Gene W. Mullett and the Rev. Ralph Sal- ciccia officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church or the Bellaire Emergency Squad. VINGIA, Richard 3., 41, of 1020 Vlaple Ave., Bellaire, died Thurs- Jay in University Hospital, Morgan town. He was co-owner of the Tee- Pee Restaurant, Bellaire, and the Shadyside IGA. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bel- lairc. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nathaline Magistro ' Vingia. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Cochran Vingia; a daughter, Annette Vingia, at home; his father and stepmother, Emil and Angela Balesua Vingia; a brother, Frank of Bellaire; a sister, Mrs. Harry (Carma) Kilgore of Bellaire. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Ceme tery, Bellaire. Arrangements by Bau- knecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Emergency Squad. *V&SGtH38r ' VINGINO, Donald Dominick, 85, of 4323 Pine Alley, Bellaire, died Wednesday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was a retired mechanic of J.E. Miller Transfer Co., and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a sister. Surviving are his wife, Doro thy Crow Vingino; four sons, Donald of Arizona, James of Shadyside, John and Christopher, both of Bellaire; a brother, Nickie of Mannington, W.Va.; four sisters, Liveria Mesler of Warren, Columbia Romeno of Wor thington, W.Va., Lisise Surze of Man nington, and Thelma Haught of Ash tabula, Ohio; six grandchildren. Friends received at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Prayer services 7 p.m. today. Dorothy Vingino ^ VINGINO, Dorothy Mae, 73, of 4323 Pine Alley, Bellaire, jiigd Tlmrsdav^-March 20, 1997, at home. She was an employee of'the former Coney Hotdog,* Bellaire, and Bellaire Enamel Works, and a mem ber of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on March 30, 1988; her parents. Nelson and Emma Crow; three brothers, a sister. Surviving are four sons, Don of Tuc son, Ariz., James of Shadyside, John and Chris, both at home; a daughter, Mary Jean Vingino at home; three sisters, Daisy Risden of Jewett, Zelda Crow of Phoenix and I Ida Vannest of Armstrong Mills, Ohio; three grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. VINGINO, John, 54, of Bellaire, Ohio, died December 17, 2008, in the Belmont Community Hospital. He was born September 18, 1954 in Bellaire, a son of the late Dorn and Dorothy Crow Vingino, John was a former employee of the Village of Bellaire. He was preceded in death by a special friend, Betty Breeden. Surviving are two chil dren, Chris (Crystal) Vingino of Shadyside, Ohio, and Desani Ahmad Vingino of Bellaire; one sister, Mary Vingino of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two brothers, Donnie of Tucson, Ariz., and James of Jacobsburg, Ohio; two grandchildren, Adam and Amy DeVaughn; a niece, Lisa Zorko of Rachel, W.Va.; a nephew, Mike Vingino of Jacobsburg; and many good friends he loved. There will be no visita- Lion. Memorial Mass, Monday, 2 p.m., at St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-AItmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire. MARY VINGINO Mary Jean Vingino, 64, of St. Clairsville, OH, for merly of Bellaire, OH, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St. Clairsville, OH. She was bom in Bellaire, OH on November 13, 1951. the daughter of the late Don and Dorothy Mae Crow Vingino. Mary Jean was a Catholic by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John J. Vingino. Surviving are her broth ers, James F. Vingino of Jacobsburg, OH, Don Vingino of Tucson, AZ and Chris Vingino of Bellaire, OH; her niece, Lisa Zorko of Jacobsburg, OH; and her nephew, Mike Vingino of Jacobsburg, OH; also her good friends, Kathy Burkhart of Bellaire, OH, and Anita Usenick of Jacobsburg, OH. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, OH with Fr. Daniel Heusel officiating. Z. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer . com. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Cremato ry, 441 37th St., Bellaire, OH. St., Bellaire, died Monday at home. She was a Methodist. She was pre ceded in death by first husband, Allison Swoboda, in 1961; her second husband, Joseph Vinka, in 1982. Sur viving are three sons. Merle L. Swoboda of Summerfic . • *hio, Alli son F. Swoboda of Houi t, Texas, Richard 0 ?v; .N^a of Bellaire; three stepsons, “ -/inka of Shady- side, Gary Vinka of Rayland, Greg Vinka of Canton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. George (Christii. Shaver of St. Clairsville; two bro hers, Robert Yaeter of Bonifay, Fla., and Joseph Yaeter Jr. of Adena; four sisters, Leah Briggs of Bellaire, Mrs. James (Regina) Cunningham and Mrs. Joseph (Ruth) Davis, both of Adena, Mrs. Donald (Edna) Yarion of Cleve land; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends received at Walter C. Bauknecht & Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. VINKA, John A., 60 of Barnesville, Ohio, died Friday April 16, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born August 26, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of John and Marcella (Williams) Vinka. L John was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the United States Polka Association and was employed at Century Mine. John was preceded in death by his father, John Vinka. John is survived by his mother Marcella (Williams) Vinka of Bellaire; his wife Sue (Rogalsky) Vinka; two daughters, Melissa (Dennis) Woods of Shadyside, Johnetta Vinka of the home; two brothers, Victor “Butch” Vinka, Donald Gene Vinka; three sisters, Mary Catherine Swoboda, Betty Ann (Nelson) Coulter, Janet Sue Neal, and two grandchil- I dren, Nicole and Alex. Visitation will be on Sunday April 18, 2010 from 12 - 3 & 5 - 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH., where services will be held on Monday at 1 1 a.m. with Reverend Ray Benesh offi ciating and full Military Services will be held by the Belmont County Council of the V.F.W. JOSEPH VINKA Joseph M. Vinka, Jr., 82 of Bellaire, OH, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. He was born July 28, 1934 in Bellaire, the son of the late Joseph and Jean Marinacci Vinka. He was a retired employ ee from Wheeling- Pitts burgh Steel; and an out- doorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Vinka. Survivors include his wife, Tillie Givens Vinka; three sons, Joey (Denise) Vinka of Wheeling, Wv, Danny Doughty of Bel mont, OH, and Johnny (Teresa) Collins, of MD; six daughters, Diane (Carl) Kovach of Salem, OH, Vickie (Bill) Myers of Jacobsburg, OH, Rose (Leroy) Pugh of Bellaire, Kathy Scarfo of FL, Tillie (Kenny) Timmons of OK, and Wanda Espinoza of NV; two brothers, Ray mond (Patsy) Vinka of Shadyside, OH, and Mark (Marne) Masters of Tiltonsville, OH; 20 grand children; and numerous great- grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2pm until time of Memori al Service at 6 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 -33rd St., Bellaire. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. J'VINKA, Lucy, 84, of Cadiz, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Street, Bellaire, Ohio, died Monday, August 21, 2006 in the Harrison County Home at Cadiz, Ohio. She was bom December 13, 1921 in Wheeling, West Vir ginia, a daughter of the late John and Valentina Bidek Greskevitch. Lucy was a devoted daugh- ter, wife, mother and beloved grandmother. She loved being a grandmother. She was a mem ber of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio; and i the Catholic Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Arthur Vinka on July 1 1, 1999; three sisters, Virginia Colley, Loretta Lapin- sky and Mary Porter; three brothers, Steve, Sigmund and Walter Greskevitch; and her] daughter-in-law, Phyllis Vinka. Surviving are her son, Michael A. Vinka and his wife, Joyce, of Cadiz, Ohio; one sis ter, Pauline Kelley of Middle- bourne, W.Va.; one grand daughter, Michelle Vinka of Tryon, Okla.; step grandsons, Dale Arbaugh and Kevin j Arbaugh and his wife, ! Shawnee, all of Jewett, Ohio; two great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Alt- meyer Funeral Homes and Cre matory, 441 3.7th Street, Bel laire on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., where services will be leld on Thursday at 1 p.m. •vith Msgr. Gene W. Mullett )fficiating. Entombment in the Guardian *mgel Mausoleum at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, )hio. Memorial contributions may e made to the St. Michael ■atholic Church, c/o St. John atholic Church, 415 37th treet, Bellaire, Ohio 43906. VINKA, Marcella r Williams, 84, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Monday, January 10. 2011, at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, Ohio. She was born August 4, 1926. in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Victor and Freda Blake Williams. Marcella was a home maker and a member of the Bellaire Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Bellaire. Ohio. /" In addition to her par ents. she was preceded in death by her husband, John Vinka on January 3, 1964, one son. John Vinka, her brother, Victor Williams and one sister, Minnie Campbell. Surviving are her chil dren, Victor ’‘Butch” Vinka. Donald G. Vinka, Mary Catherine Swoboda, Betty (Nelson) Coulter all of Bellaire. Ohio, and Janet Neal of Moundsville, W.Va., her daughter-in- law, Sue Vinka of Barnesville, Ohio, two sis ters, Harriett (John) Hurd and Phyllis Dodds both of Bellaire, Ohio, and her sis- ter-in-law, Donna Williams of Bellaire, Ohio. Also eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauk necht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, 441 37th St., Bellaire, OH, on Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Garloch offi ciating. Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Neffs Fire Department, P.O. Box 227, Neffs, OH 43940 or the Bellaire Christian Church, 3565 Belmont St Bellaire. OH 43Qnr, ’ VINKA, Mary L. (Doughty), 68, of Bellaire, OH and a native of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Trinity West Hosmtal, Steubenville, OH. / / _ She was born Sept. 27, 1943 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Clifford J. and Mary Katherine (Eden) Doughty. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Vinka; two brothers, James C. and Gene Doughty; and a sister, Joann Doughty. Surviving are her sons, Todd R. (Lori) Vinka of Bellaire, Timothy C. Vinka of Fairpoint, OH, and Rick (Jenny) Vinka of Tiltonsville, OH; her broth ers, David A. (Peggy) Doughty of East Lake, OH, William E. (Amy) Doughty of Beallsville, OH, and Bud (Elaine) Doughty of Bellaire; her sisters, Wilma Wilcox of Scottsbluff, NE, Linda (Mike) Holubeck of Bakersfield, CA, Mamie (Mark) Masters of ' Tiltonsville, OH, and Sandy Doughty of VA; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends will be received Friday, May 18, 2012 from 2-4 and 6 until time of services at 8 p.m. with Rev. Jim Monogioudis offi ciating at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. VINKA, William A. “Bill,” Sr., 75, of Bellaire, OH, died Thursday, Janu ary 24, 2013, in Wheeling Hospital Medical Park. . He \vas born December 19, 1937, in Bellaire, the son of the late Joseph and Jean Marinacci Vinka. He was a U.S. Navy vet eran; a retired employee from Ormet Corp.; a mem ber of St. John’s Catholic Church, Bellaire; loved fishing, hunting, lawn mower tractor racing, woodworking; and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Nancy Vinka; two sons, William A., Jr. (Lisa) Vinka of Westerville, OH, and John J. (Stephanie) Vinka of Bellaire; a daughter, Audra L. (Glenn) Yoho of Bel laire; three brothers, Joseph (Tillie) Vinka of Bellaire, Raymond (Patsy) Vinka of Shadyside, OH, and Mark (Mamie) Masters of Tiltonsville, OH; threej half-brothers, Greg, GaryJ and Nick Vinka, all of Ohio; two half-sisters, JoAnn and Tina Vinka, both of Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Anthony, Alex, Gabbie, Dominick, Mia, James, and Chase. Family will receive! friends Sunday from 2-81 p.m. at Grisell Funeral! Home, 400 33rd St., Bel-1 Iaire, with Vigil Services at I 7:30 p.m. I Funeral Liturgy withl Mass will be celebratedl Monday at 11 a.m. at St.I John’s Catholic Church,! 415 37th St., Bellaire, withl Fr. Daniel Heusel as celc-B brant. *77N'T I f n t e rm e n t-^! o 11 y | Memorial Gardens, Col- erain. OH. Mrs. Bruce Virisel ADAMSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Vinsel. 76, Adamsville R.D. 1, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shirer and Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Binkley officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Adamsville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Vinsel died Monday morning (March 11, 1974) at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, where she had been a patient since March 6 following an apparent stroke. She was born Feb. 14, 1898 at Frazeysburg, the daughter of Samuel F. and Rosa Frances Spencer McCann, and was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church and Adamsville Missionary Women. Mrs. Vinsel leaves her husband, Bruce; whom she married Nov. 16, 1943; a step daughter, Mrs. Clay (Leanna) Beers, Adamsville; five step- grandchildren and eight step- great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Maurle Helghton. is deceased Andrew Vinskovich Sr. Andrew M. Vinskovich Sr., 82, 56143 Colerain Pike, Martins Fer ry, formerly of Neffs, jdied Sunday, May 4, 1997 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was bom Dec. 3, 1914 in Neffs, a son of the late Sam and Pauline Casinska Vinskovich. He was a retired employee of the Ohio Ferro Alloys in Brilliant, a Catholic, a member of the VFW Post 2792, American Legion Post 168 and Moose Lodge, all of Bar- nesville and the Neffs Rod and Gun Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Howell Vinskovich; three brothers, Bruno, Zygmund and Tony Vinskovich. Surviving are a son, Andrew M. Vinskovich Jr. of Bamesville; four daughters, Sue Hack of Wheeling, Sherry Ridgeway of Tyler, Texas, Andrea Vitale of Bellaire and Helen Campbell of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sisters, Julia Gabel of Beallsville and Helen Wysocki of Dover; 13 grandchildren; Five great-grandchil dren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, today, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Wamock Cemetery, Warnock, with full military grave side services conducted by the Bel mont County Council of the Ameri can Legion. VINSKOVICH, Dorothy 76, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospiuj in Columbus, Ohio, She was Wednesday, March 20, 1935 in St. Clairsville, Ohio to the late Henry and Mary Pyzia Yoker. She worked for thirty- nine years at Ormet Corp in Hannibal, Ohio. In addition to her par ents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Vinskovich October 15, 2004, whom she married June 25, 1960. In accordance with her wishes she was cremated and will be buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bcllaire, Ohio. JACQUELINE VINSKOVICH Jacqueline V. Vin- skovich, 83, of Shadyside, OH, died Monday, March 27, 201 7 in Wheeling Hos pital Medical Park, Wheel ing, WV. She was born April 15, 1933 in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of the late Turley Grafton and Chloe Jumps Clark. She was a retired employee from Shadyside Care Center; attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs; and was a Black Diamond Girl Scout Council Leader with Troop 3006. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zig- | mund Vinskovich; a son, Tony Vinskovich; and sev eral brothers and sisters. Survivors include three children; Vickie (Dennie) Bland of Bellaire, Joseph Vinskovich of Shadyside, and Dana (Steve) Hoffman of Westlake, OH; seven grandchildren, Denise (Rob) Srock, Denette I (Scott) Callahan, Denielle (Kevin) Bickmeier, Deni- anne (Steve) Gardner, Jacob Hoffman, Alexandria Hoffman, and Grant Hoff man; seven great- grand children, Katie and Andy Srock, Riley and Sean Callahan, Sophia and Kenden Bickmeici\>md Molly Gardner. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400-33rd St., Bellaire with Fr. Dan Heusel officiating. interment in Mt. Calvary r’flmptarv. Bellaire. Jennie Vinskovich Jennie Elizabeth Vinskovich, 89, of Neffs, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at her home. She was bom July 7, 1915, in Neffs, a daughter of the late Martin and Louise Kuminski Zaleski. Jennie was a retired cook for the Neffs School and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs, Catholic Womens Club and St. Francis Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno Vinskovich in 1949. and a brother, John Zaleski. Surviving are two sons, Richard Vinskovich, and his wife, Dorothy, of Marietta, Ohio, and Anthony Vinskovich, and his wife, Susan, of Ashland, Ohio; three daughters, Jennie McGarry, and her husband, David, Dolores Anderson, and her husband, Robert, and Blanche Anderson, and her hus band, George, all of Bellaire; 10 grandchildren, Donald McFeley Jr., Debra Jeffers, Theresa Ballog, Robin Nolan, Heather Phillipson, Jeff Anderson, Chad Vinskovich, Lori Anderson, Carrie Barath and Diane Vinskovich- Bonfigilio; 1 1 great- grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs with Father Gary Zaleski the Celebrant. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98 B Cove Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 54038.St. Mary’s Street, Neffs, OH 43940. Vigil services will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be extended to Jennie’s family at www.altmeyer.com. Mary Lu Vinskovich Mary Lu Vinskovich, 49, of Jacobsburg. formerly of Barnesville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 8, 1956 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis A. Kolenich Sr. and Goldie Piatt Kolenich Gallagher. Mary Lu was a Licensed Practical Nurse with Maxim Health Care. She was a Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death by both parents in 1999. Surviving are her husband, Andrew M. Vinskovich Jr.; three sons, Matt (Jayne) Vinskovich of Woodsfield, Jason Vinskovich of Columbus and Brad (Jamie) Vinskovich of St. Clairsville: a stepmother, Anna Mae Mayhew Kolenich of Bellaire; four grandchildren, Matison and Jaykob Vinskovich, Liam and Reagan Vinskovich; two brothers, Louis A. Kolenich Jr. of Columbus and Scott Gallagher of Wellsburg, West Virginia; five sisters, Marie Jordan Martin of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Nancy Kees of Bellaire, Rhonda Cagle of Andrews, North Carolina, Bernice Dalfo of Bellaire and Rose Anna Alloway of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Donald Perks offici ating. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the 3C’s Cancer Support Group, c/o Sandy Smith 439 W. Main St., Barnesville, OH 43713. | Zigmund Vuiskovich Zigmund'vTnsko'vicK, 65. Shadyside, formerly of Neffs, died Thursday in City Hospital, Bell- aire. He was born Oct. 27,1922 at Neffs, son of the late Sam and Pauline Vinskovich. He was a retired coal miner for North American Coal Co.. No. 1 mine, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Neffs, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Tony Vinskovich; two brothers, Tony and Bruno Vin skovich. Surviving are his wife, Jackie Clark Vinskovich; a son, Joseph Vinskovich at home; two daugh ters, Dana Vinskovich of Akron, and Mrs. Dennie (Vickie) Bland of Bellaire; a brother, Andrew of Barnesville; two sisters, Helen Wysoki of Uhrichsville; and Mrs. Pete (Julia) Gabel of Beallsville; four granddaughters. Fnends will be received at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Final ar rangements are incomplete. VINSON, David W., age 50, of OH 78, Clar- ington, Ohio, died Thurs day, April 23. 2009 in Cumberland Pointe Care Center. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Holden, W.Va.. the son of Henry (Ira Jean) Vinson Sr, of Broadview Heights, Ohio and the late Virginia Collins Vinson. He was a machinist for Ken Brock Manufacturing. Survivors include; son Andrew Vinson of Clar- ington; daughter Kasey Vinson of Wheeling. W.Va.; two brothers, Henry Vinson Jr. of Clar- ington and Richard Vin son of Lansing, Ohio; sis ter Carol Vinson of Columbus, Ohio. Private services wili be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, 1 25 Clarinda Drive, Clar- f melon. Edna M. Viola Edna M. Viola, 89, Canton, died suddenly early Wednesday morn ing, jFebM^lOOl at Mercy Med ical Center. She was born March 21, 1911 in Martins Ferry, to the late Fred and Martha Sponhaltz. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple where she also was a member of the Ambassador Class. She was very devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Viola. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, M. Laverne and Emmett Mejean Sr. of Canton; a step daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Robert Zifzal of Tiltonsville. There is one grandson and his spouse Emmett Jr. and Stephanie Mejean of Canton; a granddaughter and her spouse, Valerie and Gary Scalle of Las Vegas, Nev.; two great grandchil dren, Joette Mejean and Emmett Mejean III, both of Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services will be con ducted Friday at l p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home, Canton, with Dr. Harold Henniger officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours in the funeral home one hour prior to services from noon to 1 p.m. VIOLA, Emma “EHie,” 64, of Martins Street, Yorkville, died Saturday. Private services will be ^ held at the convenience of the family. Borkoski •51 Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 73 in charge of arrangements. ^fL I VIOLA, Josephine N. (Chickerella,) 79, of Weirton, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006 in the Alleghe ny General Hospital in Pitts burgh. Pa. Born April 11,1 927 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Samuel (Salvatori) and Vincenza (Gentile) Chick erella. Josephine was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on April 9, 1990; daughter, Katherine Josephine on July 29, 1974; brothers, Joseph and Phillip Chickerella; and sisters. Rose Calcara and Mary Volpe. With 30 years of service, Josephine retired from Weirton Medical Center, where she served as the Director of Admissions. She was a 1945 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and also attended Wheeling Business College. She was a member of Sit. Paul Roman Catholic Church; Christian Mothers; AARP; Retirees Club of Weirton Med ical Center; Professional Busi ness Women’s Club; and the St. Paul Catholic Daughters. Josephine’s survivors include her daughters, Cecelia (Viola) Barnhart and her hus band, John, Jane Ann (Viola) Chuma and her husband, Robert S., all of Weirton and Rosemary (Viola) Lugabihl of Findlay, Ohio; grandchildren, John E. Barnhart, Jr., Joseph M. Barnhart, Katherine J. Barnhart, Ryan M. Lugabihl, Hannah R. Lugabihl and Joelle K. Lugabihl; and great- grand child, Kayla H. Barnhart. Josephine will be remem bered as a strong Christian woman with total love for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Friends will be received Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7 p.m. until the 8:30 p.m. Vigil serv ice at the Greco-Herlnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Weirton. Contributions can be made in memory of Josephine to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with her fami ly at www.grccohertnick.com. HARRY VIOLET Harry E. Violet, 89, of Shadysidc, OH, died Sun day, March 27, 2016, at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. He was born December 2, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy Shaf fer Violet. Harry was a retired mechanic for Conrail and a Catholic by faith. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Diana Fields, Debbie Holzopfel, and Pamela Crum; grand son, Dan Tribett Jr.; and two brothers, Robert and Ernie Violet. Surviving are his daugh ters, Bobbie (Tom) Fergu son of Shadyside, OH, and Kathy (Chuck) Mesmer of Destrehan, LA; four sisters, Delores Haglock of Wheel ing, WV, Margaret Case of Bridgeport, OH, Sondra Myers of Wheeling, WV, and Melissa Smith of Bel- laire, OH; four brothers, Thomas Violet of Wheel ing, WV. Edward Violet of Bellaire, OH, David Violet of Wheeling, WV, and Kenny Violet of Bellaire, OH; 11 grandchildren; 1 1 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Thursday from I p.m. until the time of the Celebration of Harry’s life at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jerry Garloch. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Ceipe- tery in Bellaire, OH. > Memorial contributions may be made to the DAV Post 117 by going to tme- funding.com. Share your thoughts and memories with Harry’s family at baukncchtaltmey er.com. JOSEPH VIOLET Joseph David Violet Sr., 59, passed away July 2, 2016, at home. He was born November 22, 1 956, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Edward and Rose (Vascheresse) Violet. In addition to his parents Joseph is preceded in death by his brothers; Robert Violet Sr., Harry Violet, and Ernie Violet. He is survived by his children Joseph D Violet Jr., of Marlins Fen^ Matthew Violet of Martins Ferry, Richard Violet of WheeF ing, WV, and Nicole Violet of Wheeling, WV; four grandchildren; brothers, Tom Violet Sr., Edward (Brenda) Violet Jr., Kenny Violet; sisters, Delores Haglock, Margaret Case, Sondra Violet, and Melissa (Robert) Violet Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will De held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Bridge- nnrt. assisting the familv. LORETTA VIOLET Loretta “Bridget” (Yoder) Violet, 87, of Bellaire, OH, died, Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Wheeling Medical Park Loretta was bom July 5, 1927, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late George P. Yoder and Loretta K. (Rhodes) Yoder Cottle She was Christian by faith and was a member of Church Alive, Key Ridge, OH. In addition to her par ents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee (Yoder) Cooley; and a nephew, George K. Cooley. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Turner, two sons, Robert H.C. and Raymond S. Violet, all of Bellaire, OH, and Desiree L. (Carl) Myers^ of Sherrard, WV. /_ Arrangements have been entrusted to Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV. (304-232- 5110), where friends will be received Friday, June 5, 2015, from 2-8 p.m., a funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to Church Alive, 52561 Key Bellaire, Rd. 43906. VIRDEN, Donald E, Sr., 70, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Wednesday. November 22, 2006, in Wet zel County Hospital. He was born March II, 1936 in New Martinsville, the son of the late Elmer and Orpha Haught Virden. Donald retired in 1992 after 39 years as a central office repairman for C&P Telephone. Donald truly loved the out doors, working on his farm; a huge fan of the various area teams; and his favorite spot was the cabin near the pond on the farm. Surviving are his wife, Lyda Duncan Virden to whom he was married to for 49 years; two sons, Larry W. Virden and his wife, Joyce, of Reynolds burg, Ohio, Donald ‘‘Donnie” Virden, Jr. and his wife, Lou Ann, of New Martinsville; a daughter, Teresa Rush and her husband, Paul, of New Mar tinsville; two brothers, Ronald Virden and his wife, Sue, of Pennsylvania, Charles Virden land his wife, Mary Kay, of Paden City, W.Va.; three sis ters, Delores Batson and her husband, Jim, Carolyn Davis and Marilyn Cotter of Paden City; six grandchildren Nicole Rush Fortney, Erica Rush Covey, Ben Virden, Laura Vir den, Daniel Virden, Jonathan Virden; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2-5 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the Jarvis Funeral Home, 1224 S. Bridge St, New Martinsville, WV. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald’s name to Paden City Church of the Nazarene, 104 South Fifth Ave., Paden City, WV 26159. % '/• te- <4I
/ «-■ m & /: r-#% "T &%?**•/• ' /: C&gSifr' / & v ll£r sez VIRDEN, Orpha Mae Haught, 92, of Rl. 1, New Martinsville, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2006 at home. Orpha was born May 18. 1914, the daughter of the late Arza and Essie Ash Haught. She was retired from Paden City Pottery; and was a cook at the Tyler Co. Middle School. Orpha’s family was her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Virden; one sister, Deloris Evans; an infant brother; and sister; one son-in- law; Thomas G. Davis; and a great granddaughter, Hillary Virden Henderson. Surviving are three sons, Donald and his wife, Lyda Vir den, of New Martinsville W.Va., Charles and his wife, Mary Kay Virden, also of New Martinsville, Ronald and his wife, Susan Virden, of Allen town Pa.; three daughters, Deloris and her husband, Jim Batson, of Paden City, Carolyn Davis also of Paden City and Marilyn Cotter at home; and 13 grandchildren. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Jarvis Funeral Home, 1224 South Bridge Street New Martinsville, WV. Funeral Services will be held Friday 11 a.m. at the Paden City Church of the Nazarene, 104 South Fifth Street Paden City, WV., with the Reverend Greg Kasler Officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Mar tinsville, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to Journey Hospice at 314 S. Wells Street, Sis- tersville, WV 26175 or the American Cancer Society at 14 Neubauer Drive, New Mar tinsville, WV 26155 atln: jl|e , Shenefiei: VIRDEN, Rose Marie Campbell Minnick, 44, of Weirton, W.V^., formerly of Wellsburg, W.Va., died December 22. 2007, in Weir ton. She was born April 23, 1963, in California, daughter of the late William B. and Shirley Ann Fortney Campbell. She was a homemaker, and a Protestant by faith. Surviving are her husband, Roger L. Virden of Weirton; two daughters, April Minnick of Weirton, and Treba Minnick of Weirton; three brothers, Andrew Campbell and his wife, Kelly, of Wellsburg, W.Va., William David Campbell and his wife, Sharon, of Baltimore, Md., Mayor Wayne A. Campbell and his wife, Charlena, of Wells burg; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation Friday, December 28, 2007 from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m., at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, WV, where services will be held Fri day at 3 p.m., w.ith Mayor Wayne Campbell officiating. Interment will be private. VIRDEN, Thelma Lee Williams, 93, of Lazear Lane, Wellsburg, W.Va., died September 4, 2007, at home surrounded by her lov ing family. She was born January 14, 1914 in Shirley, W.Va., the daughter of the late Delbert Williams and Martha Farley Williams. She was a homemaker; and a member of the Christian Life Apostolic Church, Beech Bot tom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Virden, who passed away September 1994; one son, Victor P. Vird en; three brothers, Burl, Thur man and Clyde Williams; and two sisters. Lora Chipps and Esta Williams. Survived by two sons, Gary R. Virden and his wife, Ellen, of Wintersville, Ohio and Roger Virden of Follansbee, W.Va.; one daughter, Frances “Jean” Forsythe and her hus band, Paul, with whom Mrs. i Virden resided; daughter-in- law, Mary Wayne Virden of Moundsville, W.Va.; 20 grandchildren; and several greal-grandchiidren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday, Sep tember 6, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. at the Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wells burg. Additional visitation Friday, September 7, 2007 from 1 1 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the Christian Life Apostolic Church in Beech Bottom, with church Pastor Jay Armstrong officiating. Interment will be private. Grover Cleveland Vire, 75,601 Main Street, Wheeling, father of Mrs. Agnes Jordan of St. Clairsville, died Saturday at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Virginia, January 1, 1899, a son of the late Jarmon and Janet Johnson Vire. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and Elks Lodge Panhandle 74, and was a retired Ohio Valley General Hospital orderly, having been employed there for the past 25 years. Surviving also are his wife, Nettie Gross Vire; one brother, George Vire of Detroit, Michigan and one grandson. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Macedonia Baptist Church of Wheeling, with burial in Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove. VIRGIN, Edwin Wayne, 96, of Windsor Avenue, Wellsburg, W.Va., died June 13, 2008, at home. He was born December 11, 1911, in Wellsburg, the son of the late Jesse and Winifred Patrick Virgin. He was a Chemist for National Steel Corp. lor 36 years; a member of Wells burg Masonic Lodge; the Wellsburg Elks Club; and a Army veteran of World War II; a member of United Methodist Church, Wells burg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Houck and Helen Dick and her hus band, Ken. He is survived by his wife, Mary Myers Virgin; one brother, Carl Virgin and his wife, Angie, of Wellsburg; and several nieces and nephew's. Visitation Sunday, June 15, 2008 from noon until the time of service at I. p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, j 1515 Charles Street, Wells burg, WV 26070, with the Rev" Karen and Casey Stine- spring, Wellsburg United Methodist Church, officiat ing. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg. DoDonald"al i(DyvTogether Again FREDA VISNIC Freda M. Visnic 93, of Wolfhurst, died Monday May 11, 2015, at the House of Hearts in St. Clairsvillc. She was born January 14, 1922, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late August and Eleanor (Souillard) Ossana. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst and CWC of the Church In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her loving hus band, Alec Visnic. Freda is survived by her son, Dan (Karen) Visnic of McMurray, PA, a daughter, Janice (Jack Strauss) of Fairfax Station, VA, a granddaughter, Alina Visnic of Sherman Oaks CA, and a brother, August Ossana of Bridgeport. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 5-8 p.m. with wake service to be recited at 5 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christianllurial will be celebrated on Friday at 1 0 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst with Fr. John Mucha as celebrant, inter ment in Lin wood Cemetery Blaine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. George Visnic George Visnic, 78 of Bethesda. diedJriday, November 16J 2001 al Day Springs Health Care Center, Beverly, Ohio. George was born April 23, 1923, a son of the late Mary Visnic. He was a retired elec trician, a WW II Veteran serving in the US Navy, and a member of the Assumption Catholic Church of Barnesville. He was preceded in death by his mother. Surviving are his wife Rose „ Stauver Visnic; one daughter Mary _ Ann Armstrong of Charlottsville, NC; two sons, Jeffrey Visnic of Barnesville and George J. Visnic of Millers Creek, NC; three grandchil dren; two sisters, Cecile and Rose Visnic, both of Wheeling, WV. A memorial Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, Barnesville, Ohio, with Rev. Virgil Reischman offici ating. Burial at the convenience of the family in Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio. Kelly Kemp Braido Funeral Home, Bethesda in charge of arrangements. MARTHA VISNIC Martha Sue Visnic, 69, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born February 9, 1947, in East Liver pool, OH, a daughter of the late John Holtz and Margaret Ann Skaleski Holtz. Martha was a former cardiac nurse at Wheeling Hospital, a former employee of the state of Ohio Department of Health, and a member of East Richland Friends Church. Surviving are her hus band, Robert Lee Visnic, Sr.; three children, Sabrina (Kevin) Kurucz of St. Clairsville, Melissa (Paul) Sheffel of Newport, KY, and Rob (Melissa) Visnic, Jr. of St. Clairsville; three brothers and four sisters; five grandchildren. Y? According to Martha’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A private com mittal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Powhatan Ceme tery with the Rev. Jerry Wenger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amer ican Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home. Mary Visnic T- 6- Mary A. Visnic. 76, 56119 Dilles Bottom, Shadyside, aied Wednes day in Reynolds Memorial Hospi tal, Glen Dale, W.Va. She was born December 12, 1912 at Dilles Bottom, a daughter of the late Charles Howard and Alice Goudy Whitlatch. /jff She was a Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael P. Visnic. Surviving are five sons, Michael P. of Lakewood, Robert L. of St. Clairsville, Donald D. of San Diego, Calif., John C. and David J., both of Shadyside; five sisters, Dorothy -JVIellott and Goldie Baker, both of Shadyside, Rennie Brown of St. Petersburg, Fla., Edna Hader and Hazel Chimley, both of Florida; 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Friends will then be re ceived at the Nazarene Church, Shadyside from, 9 a.m. Friday until the Rev. Dennis Hancock conducts services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Powhatan Ceme tery, Powhatan Point. VISNIC, Mayme L., 94, of Richmond, Ohio, died Satur day, September 2, 2006 in Trinity West. She was born March 28, 1912 in Alma, W.Va., the daughter of the late Manuel and Bertha Myers Ash. Mayme was Methodist by faith; and an avid gardener. Preceding her in death were brother, Paul G Ash; and three sisters, Gail Ash, Pearl Hen- thorn, and Orva Ash. Surviving are her husband, Rudolph A. Visnic; daughter, Helen McGlothin of Alabama; sister, Mable Lantz of Weirton, W.Va.; and sister-in-law, Sally (Eli) Mamula of Richmond, Ohio. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Fort Steuben Burial Estates with the Rev Jason Elliott officiating. Entombment will follow. VISNIC Michael J. “Mitch,” 80, formerly of War- wood, loving and devoted hus band, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Satur day, October 16, 2004 in Wheeling Hospital. He was bom October 3, 1924 in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of the late Rade and Cecilia Munas Visnic. He was the founder, and tire less worker at S & V Sunoco in Benwood, a member of St. Vin cent DePaul Catholic Church, and a Navy veteran who served for 4 years in WWII, and 2 years in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Blake Brothers Legion Post 46 in Benwood, the PAP Club, Knights of Colum bus, and the Garibaldi Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie Sabo Visnic; an infant daughter Andrea; one sis ter and four brothers. Surviving are his sons, Gary Visnic and his wife, Tammy of Benwood, and Michael Visnic and his wife, Suzy of Steubenville, Ohio; his daughter Michalene Munas and her hus band Butch of Wheeling with whom he resided; his grandchil dren Andrea, Paul, Gabrielle, and Danielle Munas, Lindsey, Mitchell, and Zachary Visnic, and Tiffany Laborec. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with Father James LaCrosse as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Cal vary Cemetery. Vigil services will be held Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities, 125-18th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. A VISNIC, Mkc, 75, of 4002 Pleasant Road, Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of Lansing, died Monday in Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh teel Corp. He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George (Shir ley) Soffin of Hewlett Harbor, N.Y., Mrs. Albert (Marcella) Tubaugh of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Phillip (Betty jLou) Synowiec of St. Clairsville; two \ brothers, Nick of St. Clairsville, and Alex of Bridgeport; two sisters, Mary Trytko of St. Clairsville, and Sophie Emerson of Wheeling; five grandchil dren. Friends received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Nick Vismc Nick Visnic, 89, of St. Clairsville, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville. He was born Aug. 5, 1917 in Lansing. Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Sima Kukic Visnic. Nick was a life-long mem ber of the Bridgeport Eagles and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a tank mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Kubovich Visnic in 1993; two sisters, Millie Visnic and Sophie Emerson; three brothers, Ted, Mike and Alec Visnic and his daughter- in-law, Nancy Parker Visnic. Nick is survived by a son, Larry Visnic and his wife, Barbara, of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Mary Trytko of St. Clairsville; a grandson, Chris Visnic; a granddaughter, Laura Frost and her husband, Shon; a stepgrandson, Jarrett Gillum; two" stepgranddaughters, Tammie White and her hus band, Billy, and Heather Redden; three great-grandsons, Izaiah, Dominick and Zavier Frost. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to the aides and nurses at Belmont Manor and to dad's dear friends, Steve and Karen Cupryk and family. Friends are invited to attend visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m.. until time of the funeral services at 1 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, Ohio, with Pastor Scott Ness officiating. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Clairsville. Nick Visnic, Ph.D. Nick Visnic, Ph.D., Nokomis, Florida, died March 12, 2007. He was born Oct. 1 8, 1924 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio. A former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, he came to the area in 1994. Visnic was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in the Asia conflict (CBI). He was a retired Educator and Adminstrator in Ohio and West Virginia Public Schools systems. He graduated in 1943 from Shadyside High School; Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, with a Bachelors and Masters degree; and, a doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. He was a member of the Shadyside High School Alumni Assoc., Marshall University Alumni Assoc., Marshall Big Green Boosters, University of Cincinnati Alumni Assoc., Ohio Retired Teachers Assoc. (ORTA). Visnic was former Commander of the American Legion and CBIVA in Cincinnati, Ohio and Port Charlotte, Florida. He co-authored a handbook for educators called “How to Negotiate.” He also authored and published a book about his hometown called “Meade Read.” He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann B. Visnic. Survivors include a step daughter, Christine Jarman, two stepgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Sarasota, Florida was in charge. . Nick Visnicy/W/^ Nick Visnic, 91, of 411 Concord St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was born April 17, 1895 in Yugoslavia a son of the late Sam and Mary Visnic. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Steubenville, St. Nichols Lodge #13 at Benwood, W.Va., Servian Men’s Club at Weirton and the Foresters Lodge at Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by two sons, George and Millard Visnic; three brothers, Mike, Mele and Boza Visnic. Surviving are his wife, Clara Rebic Visnic; two sons, Sam of Stewart, Fla., and Nick Jr. of Weirton; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Mary) Farrier of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters in Yugoslavia; five grandchildren; a reat- grandchild. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be'Wednesday at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Nick Cheko of ficiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Parastas services will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the I funeral home. ROB VISNIC Robert L. “Rob" Vismc Jr., 47. of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died June 4, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. He was bom January 21, 1970 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of Robert L. Visnic Sr. and the late Martha Sue Holtz Visnic. Rob was a transportation manager for Ohio Valley Coal Co. He was a 1988 graduate of St. Clairsville High School. He loved his children and enjoyed attending their events. Surviving in addition to his father, Robert, of St. Clairsville, are his wife of 21 years, Melissa Ham mond Visnic; two children, Ashley and Jacob Visnic; two sisters, Sabrina (Kevin) Kurucz of St. Clairsville, Melissa (Paul) Sheffel of Newport, Kentucky; moth er-in-law and father-in-law, Karen and Vem Hammond of Jacobsburg; brother- in law and sister-in-law, Brian (Melissa) Hammond of Marietta, Georgia; four nephews, Zac Kurucz, Joey and Jimmy Sheffel and Austin Hammond; a niece, Abigail Hammond. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. with Wayne Clark officiating. Private burial will be held in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point Ohio. D VISNIC, Rose T., 82, of oethesda, Ohio, died Friday, October 27, 2006 in Ohio Val ley Medical Center. She was bom December 26, 1923 in Wheeling. W.Va., the daughter of the^late Leo A. Stauver and Anna L. Ebbert Stauver. Rose was a homemaker; and a member of Assumption Catholic Church of Bamesville, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Visnic; a granddaughter, Hanna Rose Visnic; sisters, Irene McClel land and Anna Mae Remp; and brothers, Harold and Leo Stauver. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Armstrong of Char lottesville, Va.; two sons, Jef frey Lee Visnic of Bamesville and George J. Visnic of Millers Creek, N.C.; grandchildren, Emily F. Visnic, Charity R. Vis nic and Amanda C. Armstrong; a sister, Mary Lou Zimmerman of Wheeling; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Zhurch, Bamesville, with Father /irgil Reischman officiating. Burial in Assumption Ceme- eiy, Bamesville. Arrangements by the Kelly- Cemp-Braido Funeral Home 322 forth Main Street, Bethesda. VISNIC, Rudolph A. ‘Rudy” 90, of Richmond, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Lancia Villa Royale, Steubenville. He was born in Blaine, Ohio on November I 7, 1918 a son of the late Alex and Mila Visnic. He was a former member of Holy Resurrection Ser bian Orthodox Church and retired from the U.S. Post Office, where he was a let ter carrier in Weirton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and attained the rank of Sergeant Major. Rudy also had worked at Weirton Steel and drove truck for Pepsi Cola. Preceded in death by his wife Mayme L. Ash Visnic, she died September 2, 2006; sister Mildred Berlenge; brothers Thomas. Michael and Samuel Vis nic. Rudy is survived by his sister Sally V. Mamula of Richmond; cousins Pearl (Tony) Palanzas of Boca Raton, FL. and Nick Visnic of St. Clairsville, Ohio; friend Jeff Boocks of Weir ton and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dun- Jope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Win- tersville. Ohio on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Friends may also call on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service 1 1:30 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, 530 N. Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio with the Very Rev. Rade Merick officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Pomen services 6 p.m. VISNIC, Samuel, 89, of Stillwater, Okla., for merly of Stewart, Fla., Monroe, MI, and Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010, in Mercy Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK. He was born March 9. 1921 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Nick, Sr. and Clara (Rebic) Visnic. "J C> He retired from Ford Motor Company. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, WWII and a lifetime mem ber of Monroe Lodge 27 F.&A.M. of Monroe, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen (Unkovich) Visnic, and three brothers, Nick, Jr., George, and Millard Visnic. Surviving are his wife Edna (Kilgor) Tiffany Visnic. three step-children Dr. Sandra'(Will) Goetze of Stillwater, Matthew Tiffany of Nashville, Tenn, and Bryan (Lisa) Tiffany of Washington, MI, a sister Mary (Steve) Farrier of GA. and a step-grandson, Taylor William Goetze. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnufat Fifth, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Monday. August 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm with Fr. F. Rade Merick officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Masonic Ritualistic Services will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Wanda Visnic Wanda Sebreski Visnic, 75, Bridgeport Manor formerly of Lansing, died Thursday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Sne was born March 29, 1914 at Blaine, daughter of the late Stanley and Marv Kristoff Sebreski. STl^ULSf She was a member of the Wolfhurst Firemen’s Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husbana, Mike Sebreski. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Soffin of Hewlett Harbor, N.Y., Mrs. Virgil (Marcella) Tubaugh of Bridge- port, and Mrs. Ricn (Betty Lou) Synowiec of St . Clairsville; three brothers, Stanley Sebreski of Bridgeport, Bruno Sebreski of Blaine, and John Sebreski of Col- . umbus, Ga.; three sisters, Sophia Fortney of Lansing, Rose Grudoski of Cleveland, and Ann Richards of Chardon; five grand children. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Na tional Road, Brookside, Saturday 7 to 9p.m. and noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Final arrangements are incomplete. Pete Visnick Pete Visnick, 76, Wheeling Island, died Saturday. Sept. 21, 1996 at Wheeling Medical Park. 'Hewas bom July 8, 1920 in Mar tins Ferry, a son of the late John “ancTMelia Cusick Visnick. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Benwood plant, a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Wheeling Lodge 5 F&AM, Osiris Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite of I Freemasonry, S.J. 32 Degree, all of ' Wheeling, National Association Legions of Honor and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 995. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half brothers, Nick and Mike Carson; two half sisters, Anna Gvoich and Mary Jurich. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Trosch Visnick; a son, Brian of Mt. Olivet; two daughters, Mrs. David (Vivian) Woeber of Wheeling and Mrs. Cecil (Lewanna) Blake of Proctor, seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 41-22nd St., Wheeling, Sunday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ed Thurmond officiating. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osiris Temple Chil dren’s Hospital Transportation Fund at Monument Place, P.O. Box 2048, Wheeling, W.Va. 2.6003 or St. John’s United Church of Christ, 41 - 22nd St., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. ROSEMARIE VISVARY Rosemarie Visvary, 83. of St. Clairsville. Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born April 4, 1934 in Blaine, Ohio. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Paul Visvary and her sister, Mary Ann Zigo. Rosemarie is survived by her son, Mark Edward Vis vary arid his wife Louise of Bridgeport, Ohio; two grandchildren, Stephanie (Tom) McKenzie and George (Brittney) Stobbs; three great grandchildren, Riley, Logan and Jace; and two brothers. John Zigo of Wheeling and George Zigo of Brookside. ) Private services wTfl be held at the convenience of the family with Father John Mucha officiating. Burial will be in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery. I Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. StevenophjJirt'jc.' J. Vis vary Steve J. Visvary, 74, 25 Joella Dr., St. Clairsville, died Saturday in Bellaire City Hospital. He was born in Bellaire on Aug. 23, 1901, a son of the late Henry and Theresa Visvary. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, the JEDNOTA Club, Sokol Lodge and was a retired miner and employe of Stone and Thomas, Wheeling. Preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Kabarec Visvary, in 1961, he is survived by a son, Edward P. of St. Clairsville; two brothers, John Wisvari of Shadyside and Charles Wisvari of Bellaire; one sister, Mrs. Theresa Bommer of Jacob- sburg; one grandson. Funeral mass was Wed nesday with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Bela Vita Bela Vita, 78, Littleton, Colo., died Thursday, July 4, 1996 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 14, 19 18 in Nagyszalanc, Hungary. He was a retired detective, teacher and coal miner and a World War II veteran of Hungarian Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irmas Stzanya Vila. Surviving are two sons, Attila Vita of Circleville and Botond Vita of Wheeling.; six daughters, Iliko White of Bethesda, Eniko Speaks of Belton, Texas, Kartalla Lyons of Englewood, Colo., Imola Matasich of Mercer Island, Wash., Csobian- ka Woodworth of Portville, N.Y., Ibolyka Kaufman of Chagrin Falls. Funeral services were held July 9 at Orlinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 South Colorado Blvd., Little ton, Colo. Burial followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. VITALE, Daniel James Reukauf, infant son of Peter and Kitty Reukauf Vitale, of 64422 Georgetown, Bellaire, died Friday in Wheeling Hospital. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Reukauf of Bel laire; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Vitale of Bellaire; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Edith Vitale of Bellaire. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Funeral arrangements by Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire.!*) S'? Edith Vitale ii.< Edith Vitale, 88, Union Street, Bellaire, died Wednesday, Novem ber 16, 1994, in Country Club Re tirement Home, Bellaire. She was bom May 15, 1906 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Isaac and Tabaith Gatlan Gray. She was a retired glassworker for the former Rodefer Glass Co., Bel laire, and an Avon representative, a member of the South Bellaire Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Vitale; a brother, Dorsey Gray; two sisters, Martha M. Gray and Opal Anuskuwic. Surviving are two sons, Ernest G. Vitale and Alfred J. Vitale, both of Bellaire; a daughter, Teresa J. ; Vitale Stopski of Bridgeport; a i brother, Alfred Gray of Shadyside; I a sister, Bertha Bolon of Bellaire; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grand- ! children and a great-great-grandson. Friends will be received Friday 2 ( to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bel laire, where services will be held ; Saturday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. ERNEST VITALE Ernest G. “Buzz” Vitale, 90 of Bellaire, OH, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, in Wheeling Hospital. He was bom January 2, 1926, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Benny and Edith Gray Vitale. He was a U.S. Navy Vet eran of World War II hav ing served in the South Pacific. Buzz was a proud Veter an and belonged to the Bel laire VFW Post 626 and the Bellaire American Legion Post 52. Buzz retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Benwood where he worked as a pipe molder for 37 years. He was a member of the Bellaire F.O. of Eagles, Bellaire Sons of Italy Post 754 and South Bellaire United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Saun ders; and a brother, Alfred Vitale. Survivors include his long time companion, Marie Brewer of Bellaire; six children, Mike (Glory) Vitale of Key, OH, Bill (Gina) Vitale, Debbie (Larry) Campbell, Teresa Vitale, Sam (Brenda) Vitale all of Bellaire, and Carrie Heatherington of St. Clairsville; a sister, Teresa Stopski of Bridgeport, OH; 22 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; and several nieces'jjnd nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from noon until the time of the funeral serv ice at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400-33rd St., Bellaire, OH, with Rev. James Hoff officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens with Military Graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to: Bellaire Sons of Italy, 3348 Bel mont St., Bellaire, OH 43906. VITALE, James “Uncle Al” 84 of Bellaire, OH., died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in Country Club Retirement Bellaire. He was bom January 11, 1928 in Brookside, OH, the son of the late Benny and Edith Gray Vitale. He was a retired employ ee with the City of Bellaire; a member of South Bellaire United Methodist Church; Sons of Italy, Bellaire, and Bellaire Eagles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Anne Vitale. Survivors include a son, Peter (Kitty) Vitale of Bellaire; two daughters, Sandy (Jim) Klages of Bellaire, and Linda (Frank) Smithberger of Woodsfield, OH; a brother, Ernest “Buzz” Vitale of Bellaire; a sister, Teresa Stopski of Bridge port, OH; eight grandchildren, Wendy Leiffer of Bellaire, Rodney DeWeese of Athens, OH, Samantha Harper of Franklin, WV, Danielle Vitale of Bellaire, Lori Wickham of Me Mechen, WV, Jaime Stuckey of Woodsfield, and Justin and Sean Smithberger of Woodsfield; five great grandchildren, Brennon Leiffer, Kaiya Wickham, Julian and Job Stuckey, and Elliana Smithberger; and I several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11a.m. with Pastor Jim Lish officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to South Bellaire UMC, 23rd and Belmont St., Bellaire, OH 43906. VITALE, Janice Marie, 53, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, March 25, 20 1 0, in the Shadyside UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa. L- She was born July 22. 1956 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Anthony Busack. Janice was a homemaker whose home was a bakery for all sorts of baked goods. Janice was a Catholic by faith. Janice is survived by her mother Josephine Zaccagnini Busack of Bellaire, Ohio; husband, Adam Vitale; two daugh ters Nina Nye and her hus band Terry of Hilliard, Ohio, and Gina Vitale of Martins Ferry, Ohio; two sisters, Rita Matkovich of Wheeling and Rosemary Baum of Toledo, Ohio; and one brother, Michael Busack of Bellaire, Ohio Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory Bellaire on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from noon-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 1 1 a.m. with the Rev. William Webster Jr. officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.allmeyer.com.
\ 11 Lucille Vitale * Lucille Anne Vitale, 64, of 21st Street, Bellaire, difiiiSaturday, June 7 1997 at City Hospital, bellaire. "She was born March 9, 1933, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Pete and Esther Lucille Orum Kro- nenberger. A member of South Bellaire United Methodist Church, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Joann Altvator. Surviving are her husband, James; a son, Peter of Bellaire; two daughters, Sandra Deweece of Bel laire and Mrs. Frank (Linda) Smith- berger of Woodsfield; a sister, Mary Jane Rouse of St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren; a great- grandson. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grisell , j Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bel- j laire, where services will be Tues day at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. William Carter officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Bellaire United Methodist Church, 23rd and Bel mont streets, Bellaire. «X- 91, or
da£i*s,Aiix^ughter of the late Henrv beth a" Hunt and Daisy Eliza* Armstrong Hunt. Mrs. Vitalie was first and and a droted housewife ins ]aT nTfShc started work- wlmt fivi'feand was for over nf ?/?ly\i,ue years an employee of the Wheedng Park eg sion, serving as cashier at the Wheeling Park swimming was aan1Pthh Sk'ring rink' Shu was a member for over fiftv ?®a¥r?n?f lhe; Order of Eagles Auxilltaiy tfo. 1891 of Elm Grove the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the East fm Star Miriam Chapter No ■ ,oenYwRAni'S ®enefh Associa- viv^n W?A); and l,le so,e sur- Buncfaub16' of “*
;£.rP"|=;Kr:ss3 friends,SoTsas/ss; and life until near the end of her long and healthy life. In addidtion to her parents she was preceded in death by 1^1 qtW flar?,d L- Vila,je I" her beloved Father and Mother-in-laws, Eugene C. (Cliff) Vitalie and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Anne Vitalie; and ten brothers and sisters. u Surviving are her son, Harold E. Vitalie of Elm Grove; a sister, Mae Elizabeth Rouse of Lafayette, Ind.; a nephevy. Paul Montgomery of Roanoke, Va.; a niece, Mar- I jone L. Woods of Laguna Beach, Calif; and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 2006, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where serv ices will be held Friday August 25, 2006, at 1 1:30 a m. with the Reverend Robert P. Nagy officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Masonic Section of Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard. In heu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Hospice, Inc., 132 & Road' Wheeling, Edward Vitchner Edward Vitchner, age 86, County Road 1, Rayland, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, five days after his beloved Hazel passed away. He was bom April 4, 1916 in Connorville, Ohio, son of the late Adolph and Sophia Zeakes Vitchner. Edward was a coal miner with Y&O Coal Co., Glen Robbins; construction worker with Carpenters Local 186, lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, UMWA, lifetime mem ber of Glen Robbins Fire Dept, and first president of the Fire Dept.; member of Holy Name and St. Francis Society of the church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel “Sis i i Woods Vitchner who passed away Aug. 5, 2003; three brothers, Joseph, Stanley and William Vitchner; a grandson, William Edward Vitchner Jr. Surviving are a son, William Vitchner Sr.; two daughters, Karen Wright of Glen Robbins and Joyce Sileargy and her hus band, Les, of Gahanna, Ohio; a sister, Helen Steeves of Rochester, N.Y., four grandchil dren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation was held Sunday, 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral liturgy was held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Tiltonsville, Ohio with Monsignor George Coyne offici ating. Burial followed in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Wake was held Sunday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Vitchner family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr Mejia and Dr. Jao and the won’ derful staff on the first floor ai East Ohio Regional Hospital. Hazel M. Vitchner Hazel M. “Sis” Woods Vitchner, 85, of County Road 1, Rayland, Ohio died Aug. 5, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Feb. 22, 1918 in Glen Robbins, daughter of the late William and Hazel Snodgrass Woods. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, St. Francis Society, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Yorkville, Glen Robbins Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, William Edward Vitchner, Jr.; and three brothers, Harold, James and Lester Woods. • Surviving are her husband, kdward Vitchner; a son, William Vitchner, Sr. and his wife, Rebecca of Glen Robbins; two daughters, Karen Wright of Glen Robbins and Joyce Sileargy and her husband, Les of Gahanna, Ohio; one brother, Arthur Woods of Mt. Pleasant; several nieces and nephews; four grandchil dren; one great grandchild; and one great great grandchild. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. There will be a Sunday evening wake service, 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, with Monsignor George Coyne offici ating. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. VITCHNER, Margie Lou, 77, of Highland Avenue, Tiltonsville, OH, died Wednesday, January 1 5, 2014, in Kobacker Care Center, Columbus, OH. She was bom March 9, 1 936 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Frank S. “Bull” and Dorothy Mae McAninch Pezl. -721 She was a Medical Transcriptionist for Ohio Valley Medical Center; a Lutheran by faith; a mem ber of the Upper Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Vitchner Sr. Surviving are two sons, Richard Vitchner, Yorkville, OH and David (Debbie) Vitchner, Columbus, OH; three grandchildren, Nicole, Kaitlyn and Rachael Vitchner. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Margie and celebrate her life, Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH and on Sunday from Noon until service time at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. -tk*sk
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VITCHNER, Matilda A., “Tillie,” 94, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013. United again with her loving husband, Bud! She was bom August 10, 1919, in Wheeling. W.Va. I Tillie was the daughter of the late Rose and Joseph Krizoski of Wheeling, West Virginia. Tillic~was a former employee of Wheeling Stamping Co. She also worked at East Ohio Regional Hospital, a career for which she had a great passion. She loved her workplace and fellow j workers. She had a remarkable talent for sewing, and had outfitted numerous wedding parties, local cheerleader squads, and the St. John’s Pomerettes. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, Ohio; the Catholic Daughters, St. Francis Society^and St. Joseph’s choir. In addition to rfer/par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Vitchner; a brother, Steve Krizoski and a sister, Helen Krizoski. She is survived by sons, Bill Vitchner of Martins Ferry (Janet); Steve Vitchn er of Milford, Ohio (Heidi); daughter, Chris Jones (Ron) of Tiltonsville; grandchildren Shannon, Michelle, Nathan, Katie, and Brandy; and great grandchildren, Shae Lynn. Jaxsen and Addy. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home in Tiltonsville, Ohio. A vigil service will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. A Mass of Christian bur ial will be celebrated Satur day at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with Msgr. George Coyne as celebrant. Burial will be in Upland Cemetary, Yorkville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, you can send memorial dona- | ions to St. Joseph’s 3hurch, 204 Mound St., Utonsville, OH 43963. VITCHNER, Matilda A., "Tillie," 94, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013. United again with her loving husband, Bud! She was born August 10, 1919, in Wheeling, W.Va. Tillie was the daughter of the late Rose and Joseph Krizoski of Wheeling, West Virginia. Tillie was a former employee of Wheeling Stamping Co. She also worked at East Ohio Regional Hospital » a career for which she had a great passion. She loved her workplace and fellow workers. She had a remarkable talent for sewing, and had outfitted numerous wedding parties, local cheerleader squads, and the St. John's Pomerettes. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, Ohio; the Catholic Daughters, St. Francis Society, and St. Joseph's choir. In addition to h Bud Vitchner; ,„d **. Helen Krirosld. She „ su„,„cd by „
grandchildrenmn'z.h'Tv Shannon;r 7Michelle,:rr Nathan,i Mi "°K.tle,rdi a„d Bra„dy; and e,eaHraMIUr^ s„ae m*ji Jaxsen and Addy. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27 from 1 3 and 5 8 p .m. at Borkoski Fund',I Home in Til.ond.ille 0«o. A Vgi, service ba held ^ funaral „om „ ^ p .m. on Friday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1 n •m- at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with Msgr. George Coyne as celebrant. lieu of flowers, vou c.n send memorial donatidns ■'n 43963. ^______S urch, 204 Mound St., Tiltonsville, OH RICHARD VITCHNER Richard J. Vitchner Jr., 54, of Yorkville, OH, died Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Mingo Rail road Terminal. He was born on January 27, 1962, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Richard J. Vitchner, Sr. and Margie Pezl Vitchner. Richard was an engi neer for Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a Christian by faith, a train enthusiast and a fan of Superman. Surviving are his broth er, David (Deborah) Vitch ner of Hebron, OH; and three nieces, Nichole, Kait- lyn, and Rachael Vitchner. Friends will be received to pay tribute and celebrate Richard’s life on Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 2-4 ! p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsvillc, where services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Tom Thomas will officiate. 4. Internment in Upland Cemetery in Yorkville. VITCHNER, Stella E., 95, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Mound View Health Care in Moundsville, WV. Born December 24, 1916 in Cherry Valley, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Ros alia Polokowski Ydzkows- ki. She was a former employee of the former Stone & Thomas Tea Room in Wheeling. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, Ohio; the Catholic Daughters; Catholic Women and St. Francis of Assissi. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Vitchner in 1971; I a son, Thomas Vitchner; three brothers, Joseph, Stanley and John Edzkowski. Surviving are a daugh ter, Adele (Richard) Wil son of Mount Olivet WV.; a sister, Angela Nell Polak of Hudsonville, Michigan; five grandchil dren and five great-grand children. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Stella and celebrate her life Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Josephus Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with Msgr. Gene Mullett as celebrant. Burial in Upland Ceme tery, Yorkville, OH. Wake Service Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. er jz: Joseph, 53, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Camden Clark Hospital, Parkers burg. He was a retired principal of Trimble Local High School, where he also taught English, and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Vitchner. Surviving are his wife, Janice Blankenship Vitchner; a son, Stan ton, in the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, Va.; two daughters, Angela Vitchner of Cincinnati and Melanie Vitchner of Athens; his mother, Stel la Edzkowski Vitchner; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Adele) Wilson of Wheel ing. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Jagers and Sons Funer al Home, Athens, where vigil ser vices will be held at 7 p.m. Friends then received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville. Interment in Upland Heights Cemetery, Yorkville. Military graveside ser vices will be held by the VFW and the Belmont County Council. William Vitchner Jr. William E. “Skinny” Vitchner, JrM 31, County Highway 1, Ray- land,jhedJ>aturday;J^^ at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born Jan. 23, 1966, in Bellaire, a son of William W. Sr. amTRebecca Djubek Vitch ner of Glen Robbins. An employee of the circulation department of The Times Leader, he was Presbyterian; a firefighter for Glen Robbins Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Pleasant Valley Sportsman Club and the Indian Club of Tiltonsville. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Sam Djubek and Anna Decker Ruskin and an uncle. Surviving, in addition to his par ents, are his wife, Sheila Finney Vitchner; a sister, Darlene Craft of -Tiltonsville; a niece; his paternal grandparents, Ed and Hazel Vitchn er of Glen Robbins. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Horne, 337 Jef- Iferson St., Tiltonsville. today, 7 to :9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to "9 p.m., where services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the “Rev. Mary Jane Knapp officiating. ■ Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, I’Yorkville. VITCHNER, William E. “Bill,” 72, of Rayland, Ohio, (lied Thursday, December 10, 2009, in Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. I with his loving wife of 48 ' years, at his side. He was born July 23, 1937, in Glen Robbins, Ohio, son of the late Edward and Hazel Woods Vitchner. He was a Navy veteran, retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., and a Catholic by faith. His pas sions were hunting, fishing and Ohio State football. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William “Skinny” Vitchner Jr. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Djubek Vitchner; a daughter, Darlene Craft of Tiltonsville, Ohio; two sis ters, Karen Wright of Glen Robbins, Ohio," and Joyce (Les) Sileargy of Gahanna, Ohio; one "granddaughter, Carrie Lutz; three great- grandsons, Chase Michalo, ! Austin and Damon Billingsley; five nephews, two great-nephews; one great- niece. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Bill and celebrate his life Monday 4- 9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Friends then received Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at | p.m. at the funeral home, with Father Dan Huesel officiat ing. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio. Full military honors will be conducted by Belmont County Council of the VFW at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.- Memorial contributions may be made to: Valley Hospice, Route 150 Rayland, Ohio 43943. VITEK, John Danier “Jock,” 62, of Ravland, passed away Monday, April 12, 201 0. in Wheeling Hospital. 7~ L- He was born December 15. 1947 in Marlins Ferry, son of John S. Vitek, who survives, and the late Emma (Kontra) Vitek. "Jock'’ was retired from Titanium Metals in Toronto and was a member of the Smithfield Masonic Lodge 1 82 F&AM. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy (Alloggia) Vitek; his daughter, Kristina (Scott) Neumore; and grandchil dren, Caden and Kylie: his son. Ryan (Sara) Vitek and granddaughter, Kaylee; his brother. Jeff (Tracy) Vitek; and sister. Kim Rosiak. ! Friends and family may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m., at the J. E. Foster Funeral Home Inc., 1 07 Hill St., Smithfield. A private funeral service will be held on Friday. Pastor Jim Monogiouclis will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove. In lieu of flowers memo rial contributions may be made to The Masonic Learning Center, 227 N. 4th St. Steubenville. OH 43952. www.je fos- terfh.com VITEK, John S., 87, ol Smithfield, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 30. 2011 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. / C-, John was born April 3, 1924 in Maynard, Ohio, son of the Tate Paul and Mary Barnar Vitek. John was retired from the Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto, Ohio, where he was in charge of the main tenance department. He loved to farm and he enjoyed fishing. John served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Emma in 1 997; his son, John D. “Jock” in 2010; two sis ters; and one brother. Surviving are his son, Jeff and his wife, Tracy Vitek of Bradley, Ohio; his daughter, Kim Rosiak; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Vitek of Smithfield; and his brother, Ladislav “Babe” and his wife, Mary Vittek of Rayland, Ohio. John is also survived by his special friend whom he loved to spend time with, Joann Louk of Chester, W.Va.; | and his six grandchildren; and several great- grand children. Visitation for John will be Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at the J. E. Foster Funeral Homes, Inc., 107 Hill St:, Smithfield. A private fami ly service will take p lace on Friday. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. John requested in lieu of flowers memorial dona tions may be made to the Dillonvale E.M.S., c/o P.O. Box 626, Dillonvale, OH 43917.______Mncha^l! Yhek, Michael Thdrfes*' Vile^/ 55, Mingo Junction, native of Maynard, died Saturday evening at the Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, from an apparent heart attack. He was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Maynard, a son of the late Paul and Mary Banyas Vitek and had been employed for 35 years as an electrician for the Penn Central Railroad. He was a member of St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2204, both of Mingo Junction, and had served with the U. S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his widow, Adeline Frezel Vitek, two brothers, John Vitek of Smith- field, Walter Vitek of Columbus, two sisters, Mrs. Ann Posgai of Tiltonsville and Stanley (Wilma) Petrosky of Follan- sbee. Requiem High Mass was held Wednesday at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church with Rev. John Kolesar officiating. Burial was in Northern Cemetery, Smith- field. Mary Charne Vitez Mary Charne Vitez, 92, formerly of Bannock, died Friday at Oak View Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. She was born March 12, 1898 in Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Matt and Katherine Bagc Hobe. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Charne and her second husband, John Vitez; two sons, Frank and James Charne. Surviving are three grandchil dren, Derek Charne of San Diego, Calif., Sandra McDaniel of Colorado and June Lokosky of St. Clairsville; three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Monsignor Robert H. Punke officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. AmuP\i Adolph John Vitlip, 61,( i Bridgeport, and father of Mrs. James Vcelka. Flushing, was dead on arrival Wednesday af ternoon, March 8. at the Wheeling Hospital. He was born July 19, 1905, in I Shenandoah, Pa.-, a son of Adam and Anna Kupchinski Vitlip. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, the SNPJ Lodge No. 640, of Bridgeport and was a retired employe of the Wheeling Steel Co., Martins Ferry. Surviving beside his daughter in Flushing are his widow, Edna Ledzinski Vitlip; two brothers, Anthony of Colerain and Joseph in Bellaire, one grandson. A Mass of Requiem was celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Robert Krauler as celebrant. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. r"VVlTUP, Edna H., 88, of Orchard Avenue, Wolfhurst, Thursday, March 9. 2Q0Q- in OFiio Regional Hospital, Marlins Ferry. She was a retired housekeep er at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church rectory, Wolfhurst, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph J-, *n 1967; her parents, Justin and Helen Sagowtoski Lcdzinski; a brother, Alfred Lcdzinski; a sister, Edith Fogle. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Vcelka of Flushing; a grandson, Steve Vcelka of Flushing; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jimmy Vcelka, both of Flushing. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.in. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery, Blaine. Vigil services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. VITLIP, George J., 84, of Orchard Aye., Bridgeport, dieiSab urday, Jan. 16, 1999, at Heartland- Oiislng Care CenterTBridgeport. He was a retired employee of Wneeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry, a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; his par ents, George and Eva Tomalonis Vitlip; two brothers, Joseph Vitlip and John Petroshi; and two sisters, Catherine Donovan and Anne Batta- cletti. Surviving are a sister, Margaret "Peg" Snively of Columbus; two nieces and a nephew. Friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sun day at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral I Liturgy with Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. Entombment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. J I LADISLAV I VITTEK I Ladislav Walter Vittek, [90, of Rayland, OH, died [Tuesday, July, 26, 2016, at East Ohio Regional Hospi tal, in Martins Ferry, OH. He was bom on June 28, 1926, in Glen Robbins, OH, to the late Paul and Mary (Barnard) Vitek. Ladislav retired after 43 years from the Pennsylva nia and Conrail Railroad, served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Yorkville VFW. In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary (Baldwin) Vit tek, (April 27, 2015), two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by two sons, Walt (Andrea) Vittek of Tiltonsville and Jim Vit tek of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Shirley (Joseph) Pielech, of Rayland, Mary Ann (Larry) Daubert, of Baltimore, MD and Lora Vittek, of Columbus, OH; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Ladislav and celebrate his life on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH. Military services will be conducted on Saturday at the Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m. and funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jim Monogioudis officiating. Burial will be at Olive Branch Cemetery, Har- risville, OH. MARY VITTEK Mary M. Vittek, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great-grand ma of Main Street, Rayland, OH, died Monday, April 27, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. She was born on February 16, 1924 in Harrisville, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Shores Baldwin. She was a former I employee of the Martins Ferry Hospital and General Glove Factory; a member of Rayland Methodist Church. She enjoyed her family and making her wonderful pies for the family, playing bingo and euchre. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Emerson, Erwin, Wilbur and Vernon Baldwin, / Surviving are her devot ed husband of 69 years, Ladislav “Walter” Vittek; two sons, Walt (Andrea) Vittek of Tiltonsville, OH and Jim Vettek of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Shirley (Joseph) Pielech of Rayland, OH, Mary Ann (Larry) Daubert of Baltimore, MD and Lora Vittek of Columbus, OH; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Mary and celebrate her life on Thursday from 4-8 p.m at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, where services will be conducted Friday at 1 0 a.m., with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, OH. 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Together Again LILA VITTER Lila J. Vitter, 91, of Dil lon vale, OIL died August 29, 201 7 at Wheeling Hos pital. . She was born October 31,1925, a daughter of the late Floyd and Zelia (DeNoosc) Orsillo Sr. She was a member of Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, Order of the East ern Star, and LaBellc Chap ter 414. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Vitter; sisters, Sarah Rankin, Nicolette Bailey, Elsie Kasper; and brother, Floyd Orsillo Jr. She is survived by her children; James (Rhonda) Vitter of Brilliant, OH, and Roger VitlcT^of New Orleans, LA; sister, Zelia Fronckel of Massillon, OH; grandchildren, Janies (Dawn) Wood, Leslie (Trent) Duke, Jaime Wine- man, Kinsley Vitter, Jacob Vitter; and four great grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday, September 1, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 2nd St. Dillonvale, OH 43907, where funeral serv ices will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Reverend Michael Leno officiating. Interment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. lowers, In lieu of memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at www. cancer.org. Andy Vizdak T.<- Andy H. Vizdak, 67, 50508 Gibbs Road, Clarington, died Monday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was born May 4, 1922 at Powhatan Point, a son of the late John and Julia Hvizdzak.£*) He was a retired employee of Consolidated Aluminum Corp., Hannibal, a Catholic, and a member of the United Steelworkers 5760, Clarington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lambert Viz dak ; a sister, Margaret Vizdak. Surviving are a daughter, Alleda Vizdak of Fort Worth, Texas; a stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Lillian) Miller ofClarington ; two sisters, Ann Kropinak and Julia Loeb, both of Hollywood, Fla.; two brothers, Mike Hvizdzak of Clarington and John Hvizdzak of Powhatan Point; three grand children; seven great-grand children and a great-great grandchild. Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home, Clarington, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until, time of services at 2 p.m. Thurs day, with the Rev. Randall Gehres officiating. Burial follows in Clarington Cemetery. f
VLAHOS, Theresa Ann Gasparovic, 91, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, December 22, 2005 in Bel mont Community Hospital. Born in Benvvood, W.Va. on May 29, 1914, Theresa was the daughter of the late Frank and Ann Gasparovic. She was a retired employee of Cook-Waite Lab; and a member of St Joseph Cathe dral, Wheeling. Theresa was also a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary and the Island Community Associa tion. In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Vla- hos; six brothers, Paul, John, Frank, Cyril, Joseph and William Gasparovic; and one sister, Pauline Jewart. Surviving are a niece, Peggy Suarez of Benwood, W.Va.; several other nieces and nephews; and two longtime friends, Waneta Acker and Theresa Basil. Friends will be received at - the Allmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling on Friday, December 23, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cathe dral, Wheeling. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. i Memorial contributions may ' be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Foundation, Pogue Run ' i Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be , expressed to the family at , www.altmeyer.com. Stephen Vodila Stephen Vodila, 63, 1341 Stonegate Drive, Sheridan, Wyo., brother of Joseph Vodila of Blaine and Mrs. Mary Rinkes of St. Clairsville, died July 9 at Sheridan. /f/V' Surviving also are Ifour other brothers, John of Norman, Okla., Ben of Fairborn, Michael of Cleveland, and Louis of Sarasota, Fla; three other sisters, Mrs. Emma Grosak and Mrs. Josephine Phillys, both of Cleveland and Mrs. Sophia Swafford of Columbus. Funeral services and burial were in Sheridan William Vodila William Vodila, 5$, former St. Clairsville resident, died Saturday, July 28, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Sheridan Wyo. He was bom in St. Clairsville April 20, 1914, a son of the late Mary and Joseph Vodila Sr. He was a member of the Sheridan Catholic Church and had served with the U. S. Army Air Corps in the south Pacific during World War II. He was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sheridan. Surviving are six brothers, Steven, Sheridan; John, Navarre; Joseph, Blaine; Ben, Fairborne; Michael, Cleveland and Louis, Sarasota, Fla; four sister, Mrs. Mary Rinkes, St. Clairsville; Mrs. Emma Dvorak and Mrs. Josephine Phillips, both of Cleveland and Mrs. Sophie Swafoord, Columbus. Two brothers preceded him in death. Services were held at the Holy Name Catholic Church at Sheridan with burial at Custer Battlefield National Cemetery, Sheridan. BRIAN VOELLINGER Brian David Voellinger, 56, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Ruby Memorial Hospi tal, Morgantown, W.Va. Brian was born Octo ber 18, 1960, in Wheel ing. a son of Betty Voellinger Purpura of Wheeling and the late Harold Voellinger. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Tony Pur pura. In addition to his mother, Brian is survived by five brothers, Michael (Linda) Voellinger of Wheeling, Bruce (Robin) Voellinger of Georgia, Mark (Cathy) Voellinger of Wheeling, Keith (Mercy) Voellinger of South Carolina and John (Lori) Voellinger of Glen Dale; a sister, Beth (Joe) Key of Wheeling; three daughters, Shannon (Alan) Durbin of Wheel ing, Nicole Voellinger of St. Clairsville and Julie HoocTof'Wheeling; eight grandchildren, and sever al nieces and nephews. In accordance with Brian’s wishes, there will be no visitation or servic es. Arrangements by Alt- meyer FunenU-Hom es, Wheeling. —1N~7 T' ^
umbus, formerly of Bellaire, died Monday at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. She was born Oct. 29,1908 in Bellaire, the daughter of the late Timothy and Katherine Hayden Connelly. | She was preceded in death by | her daughter, Kay Wheeler. Surviving are two sons. Timothy of Thurmont, Md., ana Howard of Columbus; nine grandchildren; one great-grand child; one sister, Leoyne Gates of Canton. Friends will be received at the Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 East Livingston Ave., Columbus, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will De held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Columbus. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. in Mt. Cal vary Cemetery, Bellaire. VOELLINGER, Margaret .\J]eresa5 86, formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thurs- day, Oct. 9, 2003 in the Western Hills Retirement Village, Cincin nati, Ohio. She was bom in Wheeling on March 29, 1917, the daughter of the late Henry J. and Ella Hoe Voellinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George N. and Howard J. Voellinger; a sister, Mary A. Kellogg; and a brother-in-law, Rolland F. Kellogg. Margaret was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church; a member of St. Joseph Academy Alumni Association; and a retired employee of 50 years service with the Ohio County Clerk’s Office. Margaret is survived by two nephews, Rolland F. Kellogg Jr. and his wife, Margaret Ann, of West Chester, Ohio and John H. Kellogg and his wife, Carole, of Plainwell, Mich.; a niece, Mary Florence Stinson and her hus band, Charles, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and 1 2 great-great- nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sun day 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove Chapel, Wheeling, W.Va. where vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Mon day, Oct. 13, 2003 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr Eric Hall as celebrant. Inter ment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. — fy of McMechen and Bannock, died Tuesday in Country Club Retire ment Center IV, Bellaire. She was born Dec. 16, 1893 at Bellaire, a daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth Phillips Kettlewell. She was a member of the McMechen-Benwood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her'husband, Henry Vogelpohl; a ..daughter, Wilma McCardle; two brothers, John H. and Albert Ket tlewell. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Wright of Glen Easton, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Mrs; David (Vera) Crape of Ban nock; several nieces and neph ews. Friends received at Kirby- Vance Funeral Home, 1001 Mar shall St., McMechen, W.Va., 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. todav, where ser- vices will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in McMechen Cemetery. Alex Voght Alex David Voght, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away Monday at his residence. Alex was born April 9, 1921 in Holloway, Ohio to the late Alexander John and Anna Dorothy (O'Boyle) Voght. He attended Adena High SChool and served in the U. S. Army as a medic during World War II. He saw action in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation and received an honorable discharge at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He retired from the Norfolk & Southern Railroad in Brewster as a conductor on Sept. 30, 1985. Alex enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He was a member of the AARP, the UTU Railroad Retirees and American Legion Post #221 of Massillon. i He married Anne Carolyn Sancreek in 1938 at Cadiz and 'she preceded him in death on March 12, 2003. In addition a granddaughter, Carolyn Anne (Candy) Eshelman passed away Jan. 20, 1990. Surviving are his children and spouses, Alex (Linda) Voght of Massillon, Dianne (Greg) Hill of Massillon, David (Babette) Voght of Richmond, Ohio; one sister, Lena Sancreek of Vermillion, Ohio; 10 grandchil dren and seven great grandchil dren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church in Massillon, his pastor, Rev Ken Kubichek will offici ate. Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. VOGLER, Albert F„ 89, of Wheeling W.Va., died Wednesday. July 20, 2011 at home. 7 L. He was bom October 9, 1921, in Wheeling, a son to the late Harry and Mary (Kase) Vogler. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elm Grove and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was also a member of the Short Circuit Club, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Lions Club, the Serra Club, the American Legion, the Saints and Sinners Club, and the Round Table. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers. Rev. Harold Vogler Cap F.M.. Rev. Bernard Vogler S.M.. Harold Vogler, Lawrence Vogler, and Elmer Vogler. and two sisters, Mary Louise Noice and Angela Vogler. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Ann (Holler) Vogler; three daughters. Dr."Robin Teoli (Daniel), Mary Christine Hartzell, and Nancy Vogler Peluchette (Paul); six grand children, Nathan Vogler Peluchette, Andrew Albert: Hartzell, Daniel Albert Teoli, Alexander Edwards Peluchette, Paul McKenzie Peluchette, and Lee Kase Peluchette; two sisters- in law, Wilma Collins (James) and Kathy Vogler (Lawrence); three nephews, Tim Collins (Chris), Kirk Collins (Tracey), and Scott Collins (Kathy); and one niece, Stacey Terne (Phillip). Friends will be received Friday, July 22, 201 1 from 4-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where a Knights of Columbus prayer service will held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm grove, with Rev Anthony Thurston and Rev. James F. McGoldrick as concelebrants. Interment Will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial donations can be made to Valley Hospice at 1066 State Route 150, OH 43943. VOGLER, Delores J., 76, formerly of Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, March 20. 2006 in Heartland of Lansing Nursing and Rehab. Center "Lansing, Ohio. She was born in Shinnston, W.Va. on Monday, September 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alma (Gardner) West. She was a member of the First Christian Church; and a former nurses aid at East Ohio Regional Hospital, both of Martins Ferry. j In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert West. She is survived by her hus band, Harry E. Vogler; daugh ter, Linda (Thomas) Yager, St. Clairsville, Ohio; son, Lawrence E. (Judith) Vogler. Bridgeport. Ohio. She is also survived by five grandchil dren; and four great-grand children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry. A memorial service will be held at I 1 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006 with Rod Kasler officiating at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book online at www.kellerfuneralhome.com. VOGLER, Harry E. “Shot,” 83, formerly of Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, December 6. 2007, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born in Wheeling on November 11,1924. a son of the late Edward O. and Julia A. (Clark) Vogler. He was a retired shipping and receiving clerk at Sears of St. Clairsville; a member of the First Christian Church of Marlins Ferry; and a U.S. Navy veteran of the WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Delores J (West) Vogler; and a brother, James Vogler. Harry is survived by a daughter, Linda (Thomas) Yager, St. Clairsville; son, Lawrence E. (Judith) Vogler, Bridgeport; two brothers, Albert and Edward Vogler, both of Wheeling; five grand children; and five great grand children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Monday, December 10, 2007 one hour prior to a memorial service at 11 a.m. with Rod Kasler offi ciating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. VOGLER, James Andrew, 83, of Betty Zane Road. War- wood, Wheeling, died Sunday, December 11, 2005 in Wheel ing Hospital. He was bom July 28, 1922 in Wheeling, the son of the late Andrew and Julia Clarke Vogler. He was a retired lithograph er for Continental Can;"and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Maxine Benson Vogler; three sons, James E. Vogler and his wife. Ruby, of BeTlaire, Ohio, Charles A. Vogler of Wheeling, Robert L. Vogler and his wife, Joyce, of Follansbee, W.Va., a step daughter, Tammy Lynn Rankus of Benwood, four grand children, Polly Skapik and her husband, Doug, of Neffs, Ohio, Eddie James Vogler Jr., and his wife, Julie, of Barnesville, Ohio, Darla Marriner of Bethlehem, Wheeling, Stephanie Vogler of Wheeling, four . step grand children, Tamara Snyder, Christina Young, Josh and Sarah Rankus and five great grandchildren.. Friends will be receive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Kep- ner Funeral Home-Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave., where services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. VOGLER, James “Jim” E. Sr., 72, of Bellaire, Ohio died Friday, June 28, 2013 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. Jim was born March 2, 1941 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James Andrew and Pauline Rollison Vogler. He was retired from Consolidation Coal Corporation’s McElroy Mine, a member of the UMWA Local #1785 M.E.- M.A Association and the Forester’s Club of Bridgeport, Ohio. Preceding him in death was his wife, Ruby H. Kemp Vogler on March 30, 2007; and a brother, Robert “Bob” Vogler. Surviving are his chil dren, Polly (Doug) Skapik of Shadyside, OH, James “Ed” (Julie) Vogler Jr. of Bamesville, OH, and Darla Marsden of Toronto, OH; a brother, Charles “Chic” Vogler of Wheeling, WV; a sister-in-law, Joyce Vogler of Follansbee, WV; five grandchildren, Kari (Jamie) McGarry, Preston Vogler, Stephanie Skapik, John Martin Marriner and Alexis Vogler; five great- grand children, Alyvia Adams, Gavin McGinnis, Ethan McGarry, Jaxon McGarry, and Brantley Marriner, along with severalnieces and nephews. / £_ Family and friends will be received Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio from 2 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Joel Traylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Care Center Activity Fund. TOGETHER AGAIN JANEVOGLER Jane Ann Vogler, 91, ot Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1925, in Bridgeport, Ohjo^ a daughterrTT'the Tate William and Jane (Watson) Holler. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Wheeling. She was a member of the Wheeling Hospital Auxil iary, the Wheeling Jesuit University Charter Guild, and the “Lunch Bunch.” She was a world traveler and a student of life. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Vogler in 2011. She is survived by three daughters, Robin (Daniel) Teoli and their son, Dac Teoli, Mary Christine Hartzell, and her son, Andrew Albert Hartzell, and Nancy (Paul) ■ Peluchetle, and their four ■ sons, Nathan Vogler pj Peluchctte, Alex Peluchette ■ and his fiance, Katlyn ■ Gompers, Paul McKenzie ■ Peluchette, and Lee Kase l| Peluchette; one sister, ■ Wilma (James) Collins; one ■ sister-in-law, Kathy ■ Vogler; three nephews, ■ Tim (Chris) Collins, Kirk ■ (Tracy) Collins, Scott ■ Collins; one niece, Stacy ■ (Phil) Tearne; and many ■ loving great-nieces and ■ nephews. H Jane’s family would like ■ to extend a special thank ■ you to her longtime care- ■ giver, Alice Rigby. II Friends will be received ■ on Tuesday, September 27, P 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at the ■ Altmcyer Funeral Home, ■ Elm Grove Chapel, 154 I Kruger Street, Wheeling, | where a vigil service will | be held at 7 p.m. Mass of I Christian Burial will be cel- I ebrated on Wednesday, I September 28, 2016 at 11 I a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul | Catholic Church, in Wheel ing, with Msgr. Paul Iludock us celebrant. Inter ment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheel ing. CX//'/- V In lieu of flowers, I memorial contributions can [ be made to Madison Ele mentary School, Centennial Fund, 91 Zane Street, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003 or through www. tmefund- ing.com. Lawrence "Larry" E. Vogler, 64, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Saturday December 14, 2013 at home. He was born March 9,1949, a son of the late Harry and Delores West Vogler. Larry was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery and a U.S. Navy veteran. Larry is survived by his wife Judy Vogler, a son Jason (Renee) Vogler of Bridgeport, daughters: Jill (Curtis) Radney of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Jody Martin Vogler of Bridgeport; grandchildren: Elijah and Ella Radney and Samantha Bennington. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering and Service on Friday December 20, 2013 at 1:00 pm at First Christian Church, 710 S. Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry, Ohio, with Rod Kassler officiating. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road, Brookside, OH. VERARDI, Richard W., 73, of Fairpoint, Ohio, died Saturday in Wheeling Hospi tal, with his family at his side. He was born August 2, 1932 in Fairpoint, son of the late Arthur and Theresa Vick- ey Verardi. Richard was a retired office manager from Carson’s Auto Parts in Cadiz. He was the Clerk for Wheeling Township for 22 years. He was a member of St. Joesph’s Catholic Church in Fairpoint. Richard was a graduate from St. Clairsville High School in 1950: he was a U.S. Navy vet eran of the Korean War; and he was a member of the Polish American Political Club in Fairpoint. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Angeline Cervelli and Joan Slufflebeam; and a brother, Carl Verardi. Surviving are his wife, Deanna L. Kubica Verardi; three children, Darlene (Henry) Kolodziej, Richard L. (Sharon) Verardi and Diane (Brent) Pinkston, all of Fair- point; six grandchildren, Alli son and Stephanie Kolodziej, Kayla and Devin Verardi, Dar- ian and Carina Pinkston; four brothers, Frank Verardi of Yuba City, California, Joe Verardi of St. Clairsville, Charles Verardi of Streetsboro, Ohio and Fred Verardi of St. Cloud, Florida; a sister, Alice Verardi of Streetsboro; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fairpoint on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Thomas Graven and Fr. Dennis Lyden as the cele brants. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville. A Vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Sta tion, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or by phone 1-800-708-7644 or online at www.michaeljfox. org. VOGLER, Ruby . H. (Kemp,) 67, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Friday at her home. 3,3 0.0^00/ She was born April 14, 1939, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Leanna (Baker) Piper and the late Charles L. Kemp. Ruby was a homemaker and attended Jacobsburg Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Justice and Louise Davis. Surviving are her husband, James E. Vogler, of Bellaire; and three children, Polly Skapik and her husband, Doug, of Neffs. Ohio, James (Ed) Vogler, Jr., and his wife, Julie, of Barnesville, Ohio, and Darla Marriner of Bethle hem, W.Va. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Kari Skapik, Preston Vogler, Stephanie Skapik, John Martin Mar riner, and Alexis Vogler; 1 seven sisters, Eleanor May and her husband, Bill, of Fla., Pat McCloud and her hus band, Jim, of Belmont, Ohio, Judy Davis and her husband, Bernard, of Bethesda, Ohio, Geraldine Richmond and her husband, Harold, of Bellaire, Jean Smith and her husband, Ray, of Bellaire, Tina Morris and her husband, Roger, of Rayland, Ohio, Amy Gray and her husband, Dan, of St. Clairsville, Ohio; and three brothers. Sonny Phillips of Lansing, Ohio, Chuck Piper and his wife, Kathy, of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Lee Justice and his wife, Patty, of Bellaire. Friends will be received on Tuesday, from Noon-until time of service at 6 p.m., at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Cremato ry, 441 -37th St., Bellaire, with the Rev. James Hoff officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spirit of 76 Fire Department and Emergency Squad. WVOGLER, Williaml Lee, 93, of Washington, Pa., died Sunday, Septem ber 7, 2009, in his home. He was born August 12, 1916, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Leo Bernard and Marie S. Bosold Vogler. ■ Mr. Vogler was a veteran I of WWII having served in I the United States 8th Army ■ in Germany; Ardennes, 1 Rhineland and Central ■ Europe. He earned the I I American Defense Service I Medal and the European I African Middle Eastern I Service Ribbon during his military service. ' He was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church and was active in their Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175 all in Washington. Over a span of several decades he was employed | by WJPA Radio as an engi neer, RCA Company in their test layout and main tenance department, Haus- field Radio Supply as Store Manager, Wayne Lightner Radio Repair shop and Brockway Glass Company from 1960 until his retire ment in 1970 in their auto mated inspection control department. Mr. Vogler also owned and operated Bill Vogler’s Radio and Television repair shop in Washington and taught at the Vo Tech School in Washington. On November 14, 1941, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, he married Mary Ellen Yaw who survives. Surviving is a daughter Elizabeth Marie Laurine of Washington, two sons Bernard (Lois V.) Vogler of Hopewell Township and William Lee (Bettye) Vogler II of Galveston, TX and two sisters Rita (Robert) Adams of Farm ington Hill, Michigan and Joan (George) Scheffer of St. Petersburg, FL, Also surviving are nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and thirteen great great grand children and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Bar bara Rose Vogler who died in infancy, a brother Daniel Vogler and a sister Rose Marie Hufschmitt. Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Dale D. DeAngelo Funeral Home at 1290 Jefferson Ave., Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Satur day, September 12, 2009, in St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church in Wash ington. Interment will fol low in Mts. Calvary Ceme tery in Wheeling, WV. The United States Army and the American Legion Post //175 of Washington will accord a full military rite at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice or to EWTN Television. VOGT, Carolyn Jean, 75, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Shadyside, OH, died September 14, 2010. in Spring Hill Regional Hospital. 'T'L She is survived by her ex-husband, Charles Vogt of Shadyside, their four children, Steven (Sandra) Vogt of Loxahatchee, FL, Susan (Jack) Stephens of Shadyside, Barbara (Bill) Sweitzer of Cincinnati. OH, Sandra (Walter) Cotgreave of Spring Hill; her brother, Richard (Alma) Shaver of Brick, NJ, sister, Dorothy Cook of Leesburg, FL, her 10 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Donations to be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of Shadyside Ohio. Brewer & Sons/ 352- 796-4991 Ex-Teacher fi lm Bellaire Dies at Age 85 Edna G. Vogt, retired teacher in Bellaire schools for whom she worked for over 33 years. dLLc-d- Thiirsdav. March 27. 1997, in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was 85. A resident of Elk Avenue. Shady- side, she was bom on Sept. 20, 1911, ,in Bellaire. the daughter of the late ;Samuel and Mary Applegarth Meek- I cr. She was a graduate of Bellaire EHigh School, Bethany College and Fithe University of Pittsburgh. : She was a member of the First -Christian Church Disciples of.Christ, ; Bellaire: the Order ot Eastern Star [Chapter 581, Shadyside; the White Shrine of Jerusalem; Shadyside Women's Club; Thursday Music Club of Wheeling; Ohio Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her parents she was i preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Vogt, in 1958; four sis ters, Mary Elizabeth Fitch, Clara 1 Brown, Roberta Baker and Leona 'Bauknecht; an infant brother, Clarence Meeker. Surviving are sev eral nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-9 p.m. Monday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. White Shrine ser vices at 7:15 p.m. Monday. Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squad. i Helen S. Vogt Helen S. Vogt, 73, High Ridge Road, Bellaire. died Wednesday. Feb. 14, 1996, in Wheeling Hospi- tatrSlre^was born June 8, 1922, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Peske Zomons- ki. She was a retired employee of Cleveland Graphite and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Bel laire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alex Zomonski Jr.; three sisters, Josephine Arnold, Veronica Michaels, and Cecelia Wojewodka. Surviving are her husband, Ver non Vogt; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Bright) Basnett of St. Clairsville; four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Satur- • day at 10 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bellaire, with the Rev. Ralph Salciccia officiating. Burial in Belmont Memorial Park | Cemetery, St. Clairsville. i JEAN VOGT tion, OH: three grandchil- Jean Vogt, 82, of Mingo dren, Erin (David Pittner) Junction, Ohio, passed Smith, Kyle (Jessica) Bene- away Monday, April 11, diet and Kurt (Jessica 2016 at her home. Spencer) Benedict; seven She was born July 30, great-grandchildren, Emma 1933 in Cumberland, Ohio, and Elise Pittner, Lainey, a daughter of the late Virgil Mavrick and Gemma Bene- and Edith (Mills) Brown- diet, Spencer and Steven rigg. In addition to her par- Benedict; a sister, Beverly ents, she was preceded in Pringle of Baker City, Ore- death by her husband, Ray gon; sister-in-law, Kathleen Vogt in 2002; and her Brownrigg of Naples, FL; brother, Dale Brownrigg in and two brothers-in-law, 2013. , Fred Vogt of Steubenville, Jean was a member of OH and Gerald (Linda) the New Alexandria Vogt of Mingo Junction, Methodist Church. She was OH^ — a former member of the '^Friends will be received New Alexandria Women’s at the Wheeler Funeral Club, Beta Sigma Phi Home, 712 Third St., Bril- Sorority and Liberty and liant, on Thursday from 2-4 Pomona Granges, American and 7-9 p.m. and also on Legion Auxiliary and 8 and Friday from 10:00 a.m. 40. "JlAt'T until the time of her funeral Jean started working at services at 11:00 a.m. with the age of 15 and worked Pastor Bob Carson, officiat- many jobs including, Kres- ing. Interment will follow at ge’s, Green Mill Restaurant, New Alexandria Cemetery. Erwins, Carpenter’s District Memorial contributions Council, Buckeye Local may be directed to the School District and owned American Heart Associa- her own business, Jean’s tion, P.O. Box 15120, Gift and Floral Shop. Chicago, IL 60693. Jean is survived by two Offer condolences at daughters, Denise Smith www.wheelerfuneralhomes and Renee’ (David) Bene- .com. diet, both of Mingojunc- Lawrence Vogt /■?'?-5? Lawrence Edward Vogt, 93, formerly of Temperanceville, died Saturday in Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1896 at Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late John ana Margaret Butler Vogt. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Temperanceville. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Surviving are three sisters, Stella Mehler of Barnesville, Mati.lda Hayes of Temperanceville and Helen Atkinson of Batesville. Friends will be received, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be cele brated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Mascolino, the celebrant. Burial follows in St. Mary Cemetery, Temperanceville. Rosary devo tions have been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral nome. Vernon Vogt Vernon A. Vogt, 82, of St. Clairsville, formerly of High Ridge, died Sunday^ July 8, 2001 at Wheeling'Hospital. He was oom Aug. 30, 1918 at Bellaire, a son of the late Clifton and Bright Fielding Vogt. He was a retired foreman for Rodefer Gleason Glass Co. He was a member of the Rock Hill Presby terian Church, a World War II Army veteran, a member of VFW Post 3613 of Martins Ferry, DAV of Bellaire, Ionic Lodge 438 of Bellaire and St. Clairsville Senior Citizens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Zemonski Vogt in 1996; a brother, Robert Vogt and son in law, Jack Basnett. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Bright) Behnke of St. Clairsville; four grandchildren, Kyle C., Jacob A. and Nathan A. Basnett of Columbus and Mrs. Jay (Kara) Sayre and great grand daughter, Emily Sayre of Gahanna; a brother, Richard Vogt of Nor walk, Ohio. Friends will be received Tues day from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville. Burial follows at Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Vernon Vogt Fund, in care of the St. C. Senior Center. Albert Voight ^ Albert W. Voight, 86, Country Club Retirement Center, Bellaire, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bell aire. He was born July 25, 1903, in Bellaire, a son of the late Albert and Laura Pracht Voight. He was a retired parts-manager for Hopkins Motor Co., Wheeling, a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church at Bellaire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Reese Voight; a son, Richard Leroy Voight. Surviving are a son, Fred Voight of Bellaire; a daughter, Mrs. William (Anne) Wolfe of Young Harris, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Eleanor) Kotlik of Orlando, Fla.; three granddaughters; one great- granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. James Sine officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. VOIGHT, Frederick A. “Fred,” 66, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, Sep tember 21, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Fred was born August '28, 1947, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Albert W. and Hazel Reese Voight. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant, Bel mont College Writing Lab, and was an Independent Newspaper Carrier for The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. He was an active member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Bellaire, OH. He was an Army veteran serving in Korea. Preceding him in death was a brother, Richard Lee Voight. Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Joyce Redpath Voight, a daughter, Brianna E. Voight of Bellaire, a sis ter, Anne Wolf of Young Harris, GA, several nieces and nephews. “71 /O Family and friends will be received Tuesday, Sep tember 24, 201 3, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 4310 Noble St., Bellaire, Ohio, from 3 until time of funeral service at 5 p.m. with Reverend John Brandenburg officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Bel laire, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trini- ty Episcopal Church, 4310 Noble St., Bellaire, Ohio 43906. Arrangements by, Bauknecht-Allmeyer Funer al Homes and Crematory 441 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio 43906 Nancy DiBerardino Voitko, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed on April 22, 2016. She was bom in Mingo^Junction, OH on January 27,1928, daughter of Natale and Giovanna Pancotti DiBerardino. Nancy was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Jet., OH and the St. Agnes Catholic Women. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Paul Voitko; sisters, Linda Maxwell and Emma Turturice; brothers, Joe, Gino, Jimmy and an infant brother, Vincent; a niece, Eileen Kovach and a nephew, Bill Maxwell. Surviving are her nieces, Millie (Rudy) Romshak, Cadiz; Billie (Thomas) Stanwick, Adena, OH; Anna Mary Abel, Westerville, OH; Sharon (Fred) Kolopajlo, Mingo Jet., OH; Janet (Bill) Buell, Lady Lakes, FL; Beth Ann Stine, Dolores Briand, Gina Marie Porter and Sharon Karls, Forest Lake, MN; nephews, Dan (Rosemary) Lusk, Silvis, Illinois; Gregory (Debbie) DiBerardino, Wintersville, OH; Mike DiBerardino, Mark DiBerardino and Robert DiBerardino. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Virginia DiBerardino and a niece, Donna Maxwell, Mingo, Jet., OH. Nancy is also survived by her great nieces, Natalie Romshak, Ava Daniska, Canton, OH; Janie Phillipson, Marysville, OH; Kristen Felger, Key West, FL; Amy Kirkendall, Wasueon, OH and Holly Maxwell, Akron, OH; great nephews, Bill Abel, Michael Abel, Westerville, OH; Eric Stanwick, Charlotte, NC, Tim DiBerardino, Cleveland, OH; Jerry Buell and Mark Buell, FL; Jim Maxw.ell and Bobby Maxwell, Mingo Jet., OH. In accordance with Nancy's wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH are handling funeral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Jet., OH. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com. VOITKO, Paul M., 79, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, died on Friday. September 28, 2007, in the Hospice Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in Steubenville. He was born May 21, 1928, the son of the late Paul and Bar bara (Bess) Rocky Voitko. Paul was retired from Wheel- ing-Pittsburgh Steel, where he worked for 43 years on the blast furnace. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict as a tank instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky; and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church; Mingo Knights of Columbus; Mingo Senior Citizens; and Adena American Legion Post 525. He was a 1946 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Steubenville; and was a certified scuba diver. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping and Hying and building model airplanes. In 1963 Paul was the recipient of the Carnegie Bronze Medal for heroism when at the age of 34 he saved Grace Margaret Car- rigg from a submerged car in the Ohio River. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy DiBerardino Voitko; two sisters. Rita (Ralph) Miller and Barbara Smith, both of Mingo Junction; two nephews. Paul Alfred (Butchie) Smith of Mingo Junction and John Smith of "Martins Ferry; a niece, Jeannie Koslick of Wells- burg, W.Va. Paul is also sur vived by one nephew; and three nieces, the children of Emma DiBerardino Turlurice, that he , and his wife Nancy helped raise, Anna Mary Abel of Westerville, Ohio, Billie (Tom Stanwick. of Adena, Millie (Rudy) Romshak of Cadiz, and Dan (Rosemary) Lusk of Silvis, 111. and their chil dren, Bill Abel, Eric Stanwick, Natalie Romshak and Lillie Ava Giovanna Daniska. Visitation will be Monday. October 1, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, Mingo Junction. Funeral Mass will be cele brated Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Junction with Father James Dunfee officiating. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.) Interment will follow in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville or St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Junction. VOITLE, Frank R. Hank,” 83, of Wheeling, V.Va., died Sunday, February 8, 2007. in Ohio Valley Med ial Center, Wheeling. Hank was bom October 16, 923 in Wheeling, a son of the ate Harry and Ada Mae (Gor- lon) Voitle. He was the former president md owner of Berry Supply, Wheeling; a US Army WWII veteran; member of St. Vincent le Paul Catholic Church, where le served as an usher; 3rd Degree member of the Knights af Columbus, Carroll Council 504, Wheeling, where he was former president of the Golf Club for 7 years; and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 4442; American Legion Post 200; Elm Grove Civics Associ ation; and Elm Grove Eagles. In addition to his parents. Hank was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl, John, William and Harry Voitle; and four sisters, Elizabeth Vargo. Eleanor Huggins, Ruth For rester and Ethel Garrison. Hank is survived by his lov ing wife of 60 years, Patricia (Barrett) Voitle; three daugh ters, Susan Smith and her hus band, Thomas, of West Liberty, Carolyn Schneider and her hus band, Benjamen, of Wheeling and Tina Iarossi and her hus band, Eddie, of Bloomingdale, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jim McGoldrick as celebrant. Following the interment prayers at Mount Calvary Cemetery, friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon, which will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either. Catholic Chari ties, 125 18th Street, Wheeling or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Ax/Pniip Whpplino Lela Vojtas __Lela G. Vojtas, 51, of 148 S. Sugar St., St. Clairsville, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was bom Oct. 7, 1933, at Willow Grove, a daugh ter of the late Steve and Gertrude Reed Hudak. Her husband, Clement Vojtas, died in 1980. Surviving are a brother, Daniel Hudak of Barton. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Mark J. Froehlich of ficiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. VOJVODICH, Christo pher “Vod,” 32, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, died Thurs day, December 29, 2005 at his home. Arrangements by the Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 1 15 Union Avenue, Mingo Junction. KiriakiiVplpg«L nfry, i Kiriaki Volakis, 81, 146 Martha St., Yorkville, died Saturday morning at Ford-Hull-Mar Nurs ing Home, Yorkville. She was born in Cheos, Greece, May 14. 1907, a daughter of Michael ana Lemonie Volakis. A member of the Greek Ortho dox Church of the Life Giving Fountain. Martins Ferry, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Menas ana Frank. Surviving are two nephews, ,Nick and Mike Volakis; a niece, Vaso Canalia and a great-nephew, Menas Volakis, all of Greece. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giv ing Fountain, with the Rev. Meneleos Papaeeorgiou of ficiating. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Trisagion services will be tonight at 8 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giving Foun tain. j/VOLAN, Barbara R., 62, of North Third St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday. April 7. 1999. in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a retired employee of the Cleveland Graphite Company, Bridgeport, anc a member of the St. Mary Catholi Church, Martins Ferry. She w preceded in death by her paren. , Bert and Helen Wocniak Volan; a brother, Walter Volan; a sister, Mary Alice Wells. Surviving ar. a brother, John Volan of Marais Ferry; a sister, Mrs. William (Nancy) Cleary of Martins Ferry; two nephews, Chris and Bill Cleary Jr., both of Martins Ferry. Private visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today at the Keller Funeral Home, * Martins Ferry. Private funeral litur- [ gy with Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Interment in ; St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Private prayer services will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral I home. Memorial contributions may I be made to the SMC 2000 School Fund, St. Mary Church, North Forth Street, Martins Ferry. DONNA VOLAN Donna M. Krankovich Volan, 69, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 22, 1948, in Cadiz, a daughter of the late Daniel and Martha Manbeck Krankovich. Donna was a former Deli Manager at Giant Eagle in Bridgeport, and she was a loving moffier, grandmoth er, and companion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Volan, Jr.; two brothers, Frank and William Krankovich; and two sis ters, Linda Berard and Rose Krankovich. Surviving are three chil dren, Edward (Connie) Volan, III of Bridgeport, Dawn (Nick) Nonack of Tillonsville; and Brent (Kristin) Volan of Cadiz; five grandchildren, Miranda Volan, Bryden, Brooklyn and Brennan Volan, and Camden Nonack; her com panion, Gene Mankey; a brother, Daniel Krankovich of Parkersburg, WV; and three sisters, Kay Martin, Mary Ferriera and Martha (Buck) Gatts all of Cadiz. Friends may call Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. at Clark- Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral servic es will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with Terry Baker offi ciating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, I Plonsanl Cirnvp Dorothy Volan /- L- Dorothy Volan, 75, 609 Broad way, Martins Ferry, died early today at Wheeling Hospital. She was Dorn Jan. 8, 1913, in Bellaire. a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kinney. hfff/L/l A member of St. Mary’s Catho lic Church, Martins Ferry, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Burda. Surviving are her husband, John Volan; two sons. John Burda of Moundsville and Frederick Burda of Martins Ferry: a sister, Beatrice McFarland of Martins Ferry; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Final arrangements are in complete. John Volan John J. (Shorty) Volan, 70, 609 Broadway St., Martins Ferry, died Tuesday at his home.- He was born Aug. 10, 1919 at Crescent, a son of the late John and Barbara Volan. He was a retired coal miner, a member of St. Mary Roman Catho lic Church at Martins Ferry, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the PNA Lodge of Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Volan. Surviving is a brother, Paul Volan of Martins Ferry. Private services were held this morning at 10 a.m. at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Tom Magary officiating. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Edward Volan, Jr. Edward J. Volan, Jr., 57, of Grant Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W. Va. Edward was born in Wheeling, W. Va., on Friday, May 25, 1945, the son of the late Edward J. and Rose (Gregorcic) Volan. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and was employed at Blattner Truss, Inc., McMechen, W. Va. He also served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Donna M. (Krankovich) Volan; two sons, Edward J. Volan III and his wife Connie, St. Clairsivlle, Ohio and Brent J. Volan, Martins Ferry; one daughter, Dawn H. Volan, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 614 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, Ohio where friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 1 p.m. with Father Thomas Magary officiating. Interment will fol low in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry with full military honors by the Belmont Co. Council of the V.F.W. Christian wake service will be held Friday at 8 p.m. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book online at www.kellerfuneralhome. com. EdwardVolan Sr., EdwarcfJJ?Volan a res- ident of 15 N. Third St., Martins Ferry, died Tuesday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheel ing. He was bom Nov. 2, 1913 in Wheeling, a son of the late John W. and Barbara Fianczak Wolanin. A retired employee of the Delta Concrete Co., Bellaire, he was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferny and the Martins Ferry Polish Club. He was preceded in death by his wife. Rose Gregorcik Volan; four brothers, Bert, Rudy, Ted and Steve Volan. Surviving are a son, Edward Volan Jr., of Martins Ferry; a i daughter, Rosemary Forshey of Wheeling; two brothers, John Volan and Paul Volan, both of Martins Ferry, three grand children. Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Friday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be said Thursday at 3 p.m. and Wake Services will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Eliza RunElizab Rd.,«VlL Martins Ferry, died early this morning in City Hospi tal, Bellaire. She was born Oct. 18, 1921 at Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Billy and Martha Icenhour Williams. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Volan. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Bell and Ann Hilton, both of Mar tins Ferry; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Martin Ferry. J P^C 'PL VOLAN, Jane Ososki, 84, ol 72217 Sharon Road East, formerly of Third Street, Bridgeport, died Fri- dav. July 24. 1998. in Wheeling Hos pital. She was~a memoer of St. Antho ny of Padua Catholic Church, Bridge port. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Volan, on Nov. 27, 1984; a son, Stanley; her parents, Joseph and Mary Ososki;; a brother, Stanley Ososki; a sister, Helen Hager- man. Surviving are two sons, Frank of Wintergarden, Fla., and David, with whom She resided; a daughter, Patricia J. Farkas of Gahanna, Ohio; three sis ters. Jessie Crossetti of Wellsburg, Sophie Maltese of Steubenville and Ida Deneski of Columbus; six grand children; six great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funer-; al liturgy with Mass will be celebrated • at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Monday. MARTHA VOLAN Martha Nola Volan, 88, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, while in the company of family members at her residence. She was bom in Martins Ferry on September 23, 1927, daughter of the late Mary E. (Whiston) Dornon. Martha was a retired teacher for the Martins Ferry School System. She was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church of Steubenville, OH. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. In addition to her hus band, Paul J. Volan, she is survived by a son, Paul L. (Karen) Volan, Martins Ferry; daughter, Cheryl S. (Robert) McCartrney, St. Simons Island, GA; grand children, Paul (Cherith) Volan; Jeff (Mandi) Volan; Denise (Dave) Kuckuck; Malinda (Danny) Stevey. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Fri day from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, with Pastor J. Kot- sanos and Rev. Terry Ends- ley officiating. Mausoleum entombment will follow at Holly Memo rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedysis Home Health Care, 52171 National Road, East, Suite 1, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. waite^ys'ip ,9& Walter W. Volan, 41, of 401 Concord St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in Wheeling Hospital. He was bom Aug. 9, 1944 at Wheeling, son of the late Bert and Ellen Wojsnak Volan. He was an employee of Wind sor Power Coal Co., a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Martins Ferry and a U.S. Marine veteran. Surviving are his wife, Vicky Fodor Volan; two sons, Jeffery, and Kevin, both at home; three sisters, Barbara Volan and Nancy Cleary, both of Martins Ferry, Mary Alice Wells of Bellaire; a brother, John of Bridgeport. Friends received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, 7 to 9 p.m. to day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m., in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Maiy’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Vigil services Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. * VOLECK, Agnes, 83, of Shadyside, formerly of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, in the Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside. She was born April 4, 1917, in Moundsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Oaso Sadosky. She was a member of the St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Powhatan Point; VFW Post 5565 Auxiliary and the Powhatan Point Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Voleck on Sept. 28, 1976; four brothers, Paul, Felix, John and Chaz Sadosky; and three sisters, Pauline Gunto, Mary Malion and Anne Chermak. Surviving are four sons, Anthony “Tony” and his wife, Lisa of Rolling Meadows, 111., triplets, John J. and his wife, Virginia of Powhatan Point, Andrew R. and his wife, Vickie of Clarington and ■ Michael R. and his wife, Jean of St. Clairsville; two daughters, r Antionette Putsock and her husband, ' P Robert of Powhatan Point and Mary f Ann Anderson and her husband, James of Cary, 111.; 10 grandchil- v dren; and four great-grandchildren. 1 Friends will be received at the ’j Bauknecht -Altmeyer Funeral Home, • 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, on Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Powhatan Point, with Fr. Frank C. Cronin as celebrant. Interment in Powhatan Cemetei7, Powhatan Point. Vigil ser- vices will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at ’ the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Point Volunteer Fire Dept., 104 Mellot St., Powhatan Point, OH 43942, or to the Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. VOLLEMAN, Matthew H., 55, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002. He was the son of the late Matthew and Caroline Pollock Volleman. Surviving are a sister, Helen A. Burkhart of Wheeling; an aunt, Anna Wilson of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two nephews, Richard C. and Anthony W. Burkhart, both of Murfreesboro, Tenn. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at Delong & Baker Funeral Home, Zanesville, Ohio. Matthew Volleman^ ^ Matthew Volleman, 75, Beverly La Cumbre Convalescent Hospi tal, Santa Barbara, Calif., formerly of Bellaire, died Satur day in the convalescent hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1913 at Bell aire, son of the late Michael and Albina Ondrias Volleman. He was a former employee of L.S. Good Co., Wheeling, a Catho lic, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of American^Legion p. 52, He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Pollack Volleman. Surviving are a son, Matthew Howard Volleman of Cambridge; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Burkhart of Wheeling; a brother, Fred Volleman of Florida; a sister, Anna Wilson of Santa Bar bara, Calif.; two grandsons, Richard C. and Anthony Burkhart. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bell aire, Wednesday 2 to 4 ana 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ralph Salciccia officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. American Legion services will be Wednes day at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. VOLPE, Ann (Lepo,) of Powhatan Point, Ohio, born July 25, 1914 in Clarksburg, W.Va. to Tom and Dorothy Lepo, passed away December 15, 2006 in a Denver, Col orado Nursing home, where she was living after a fall in which she suffered complica tions from a broken hip. A long-time resident of Powhatan Point, Ann was pre deceased by husband, Virgil, of 58 years; a son, James of Tucson, Arizona; her parents; and sisters, Frances, Mary and Betty. She and Virgil worked as partners to the Tonkovich Family in the Fairlawn Gro cery for 20 plus years after which she returned to school and became a hair stylist as owner-operator of Ann’s Beau ty Salon. Ann was very involved in civic affairs having served as a member and officer of the Rebbekah Lodge; the St. John Vianney Catholic Women’s Club; and various Powhatan school committees. In her rare moments of leisure, she enjoyed bowling, bridge, pinochle, baking, needlecrafts and gardening. Ann, one of eight Lepo chil dren, is survived by a son, Vir- giLand wife, Ruth, of Dear born, Mich.; a daughter, Dorothy and husband, Bob, of Fort Myers, Fla.; daughter, Janet of Littleton, Colo., two sisters, Kay and Margaret; two brothers, Dan and Joe; thirteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law. Her friends and neighbors were akin to family and were very much in Ann’s thoughts in her final months. The family will receive Ann’s friends as they celebrate her life at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home in Powhatan Point on Wednesday, Decem ber 20, 2006 from 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. A Rosary prayer service will be offered at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Powhatan Point. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery. Hazel S. Volpe Hazel S. Volpe, 73, Franklin Street, St. Clairsville, .died Thurs- day, Aug. 20, 1998 at Forest Hill -Nursing]HomerSF~Clairsville. She was born Oct. 31, 1924 in Winton, Australia, a daughter of the late Patrick and Olive Salvey. She was a retired legal secretary for Goodwin, Mead, Goodwin Attorneys of Wheeling and a mem ber of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Volpe; a daughter, Bernadette Mitsch of Kettering; a sister, Shelia Lok of Holland, Europe; two grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, with Mon signor Robert H. Punke officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Vigil ser vices will be celebrated Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Postmaster, Two-Sport All-Star Dies -V,:James Thomas Volpe, retired postmaster of Green Valley, Ariz., and a native of Powhatan Point, died Saturday-April 24, 1999, at hTHTie. Tie was 52 A resident of Tucson, Ariz., for- merly of Green Valley and Powhatan Point, he was bom March 22, 1947, in Powhatan Point, a son Ann Lepo I Volpe of Powhatan Point and the late l Virgil Volpe. Volpe attended Ohio State University, where he played on the baseball team as a pitcher. He also had a superb career in football at Powhatan High School (All OVAC Conference first team quarterback), basketball and was an All Ohio pitcher in 1966. He pitched when his nigh school team won the state championship in 1963. He was a scholastic National Honor Society l member and completed his college education at the University of ' Arizona. He was a member of the National Association of Postmasters serving as Western Region representative, area vice president, state chapter president, secretary-treasurer and editor of the state newsletter and a member of the National League of Postmasters. Volpe was also a member of Valley Presbyterian Church and Casas Adobes Baptist Church, and was an Air Force veteran and a mem ber of the Arizona Air National Guard. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge 71, American Legion Post 66, the Toastmasters Club and the Elks Club, all in Green Valley. In addition to his mother, surviv ing are three sons, James T. “Jim” Jr., Jon and Paul, all of Tucson; a daughter, Alysa Volpe of Tucson; a brother, Virgil A. of Dearborn, Mich.; two sisters, Dorothy A. Baker of Lakeside, Ohio, and Janet M. Vine of Littleton, Colo.; two grandchil dren, Kaylie and Trevor James Volpe; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, 186 Main St., Powhatan Point. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Ppwhatan Point, with the Rev. Timothy McGuire as celebrant. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post 228 of Powhatan Point, and a representative of the Arizona Air National Guard. { Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Valley Presbyterian Church, Green Valley, by his close friend and minister Joe Hawkins. Memorial contribution^ may be made in his memory to the Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 245013 Tucson, Ariz. 85724 or the St. John Vianney Catholic Church, .Highway 7, Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942. ^ Joseph Volpe Joseph Volpe, 83, of St.1 Clairsville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 in Miamisburg. He was bom Feb. 5, 1919 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Sam and Lena Sarauso Volpe. Joseph was a retired employ ee of the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Martins Ferry Mill. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a I U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 129th Field Artillery Battalion. He fought at Saidor and Aitape in New Guinea, Leyte and at Luzon in the Philippines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Falvey Volpe who I died on Aug. 20, 1998; two brothers, Sam and Frank Volpe and four sisters; Janet Zorich, Anna Ferraro, Josephine Pappas and Theresa Wierzbecki. Surviving are his daughter, Bernadette Mitsch and her hus band, Robert of Kettering, Ohio; one brother, Tony Volpe of St. Clairsville and one sister, Sue Rock of Norco, Calif.; two grandsons, Patrick Mitsch and his wife, Melanie of Cambridge, Mass, and Brian Mitsch of Kettering. Friends will be received at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville on Monday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral | Liturgy with Mass will be cele brated on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville with Father Thomas A. Chillog, the Celebrant, i Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may it made to the St. Mary Catholic Church, 230 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. Mary Volpe Mary Chickerella Volpe, 86, passed away in Thousand Oaks, California on Saturday, May 24, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Sam Volpe of Bridgeport. She Was born on April 2, 1917 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, one of seven children to Sam and Jane Chickerella. Mary spent most of her life in Martins Ferry and Yorkville. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and the Catholic Daughters of Tiltonsville, and a member of the Italian American Club in Yorkville. She spent 15 years in Columbus, where she was a ihember of St. Peter’s Church, and was a member of Newcomers Club and Women today in Worthington, Ohio. She spent the last two years in Thousand Oaks, California. Surviving are her daughter, Toni Volpe Pugh of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a son, Dr. Ronald Volpe and daughter-in-law, Linda of Frederick, Md. She has two grandchildren, Meredith of Los Angeles and Stephanie of Frederick. She is also survived by two brothers, Sam and Vince Chickerella of Columbus and their families, and sister, Josephine Viola of Weirton, W. Va., and her family; an extended family and many friends, all of whom loved her deeply. Mary will be remembered always for her strength and char acter, her quick wit and humor, her infectious laugh and her immense style and grace. She will be missed but never forgot ten. A gathering of family and friends for visitation will be Monday, June 2nd, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home in Tiltonsville, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 3rd at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Tiltonsville. Interment will follow at Upland Cemetery. Nina Volpe 'U*VVt Nina Pedelose Volpe, 89, 3067 Belmont St., Bellaire, died, Thurs day, January 6, 1994, in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom Aug. 11, 1904, a daughter of the late Sabitina and Lorena Pedelose. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Volpe; a son, Sam Volpe; three brothers, Robert, Daniel and William Pedelose. Surviving are two daughters, Jean DcBonis of Shadyside and Gloria Martin of Bellaire; two grandsons; two brothers, Victor and Kenneth Pedelose, both of Bellaire; two sisters, Jenny Passa and Mary Pica, both of Bellaire. Friends will be received today 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Griscll Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire, where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., with Ralph Salciccia officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Samuel Volpe Samuel Volpe, 72; of 216 Martha St., Yorkville, died Thursday evening at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. He was bom Nov. 14, 1912 in Argentina, a son of the late Sam and Lena Volpe. A retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville Plant, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, the Knights of Columbus of Tiltonsville; and an Army veteran of World War n. Surviving are his wife, Mary Chickerella Volpe; a son, iRonald of Erie, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Antoinette) Pugh of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; two brothers, Joseph of Bridgeport and Anthony of St. Clairsville; three sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Janet) Zorich and Mrs. John (Sue) Rock, both of St. Clairs ville, Mrs. Ernie (Josephine) Lombardi of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today . Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tom Petronek the celebrant. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Rosary devotions will be said at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. VOLPE, Shirley M. Harris, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., for merly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, March 19, 2004 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. She was bom May 3, 1935 in Yorkville, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Helen Boball Harris-Conaway. Shirley was a resident of the Sandpiper Convalescent Home and a member of Christ Our King Church, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Surviving are her husband, Anthony Volpe; a daughter, Cynthia Weckbacher and her husband, Robert, of Mt. Pleas ant; two brothers, Larry Harris of Ocacobee, Fla., and John Har ris of Martins Ferry, Ohio; a sis ter, June Millianoes and her hus band, Manuel, of Rayland; and a grandson, Joseph Michael Weckbacher of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 5-8 p.m. at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Wednes day, March 23, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, with Father Christo pher Foxhoven as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. A vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the funeral home. , Memorial. contributions may be made to Christ Our King Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC L29464. Tony Volpe Tony Volpe, 93, of Bloomfield Michigan, formerly of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002JjTBloomfieldTnTnr He was born June 16, 1909 in Bradley, Ohio a son of the late Alphonse and Domenica Pietrangelo Zugaro Volpe. Tony was owner and operator of Volpe Trucking Company of Detroit, Michigan and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his first wife Geneva Rusciolelli, two brothers, Virgil Volpe and Sam Zugaro; two sisters, Helen Pompili and Mary Volpe. Surviving are his wife Dorothy Volpe, a son Richard Volpe of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; a daughter Dolores Horst of Hilton Head S.C. Three sisters, Ethel Zugaro, Velma Buff and Anne Vehar and her husband August all of Powhatan Point. Four grandsons, Richard Horst, John Horst, Jeffery Horst and Tony Volpe. Two great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Funeral Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, Dhio. Virgil Volp©30$^ Virgil Volpe, 83, 116 Carrie St., Powhatan Point, died this morn ing at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Dec. 12. 1904 at Grafton, W.Va., son of tne late Alphonso and Min nie Petrangello Volpe. He was a self-emiployed mer- chant at Powhatan Point, and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church at Powhatan Point. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Ann Lepo Volpe; two sons, Virgil A. Volpe of Dearborn Heights, Mien., and James T. Volpe of Green Valley, Ariz.; two daugh ters, Dorothy A. Volpe of Galloway, and Janet M. Volpe of Arlington, Va.; a brother, Tony Volpe of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Ethel Zugaro, Mrs. Victor (Velma) Buss, and Mrs. August (Annie) Vehar, all of Powhatan Point; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, after 2 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday. Mass ot Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m., in St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Mucha, the celebrant. Burial will be in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Wake services will be Sun day at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Point Emergency Squad.______VOLPINI, Clara, 94, of 55801 Conno-Mara Drive, Bellaire, died Monday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mariano, in 1953; a son, Sam; a daughter, Tere sa Volpini; her parents, Battista and Maria Mosti. Surviving are a daugh ter, Gilda Reed of Bellaire; four grandchildren, Mark Reed of Colum bus, Kevin Reed of St. Clairsville, Craig Volpini of Wheeling and Linda Rose Obranovich of Bellaire; eight great-grandchildren. Friends, received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home. Bellaire, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. ''VOLPINI, Pearl, 73, of Harrison St., Bellaire, died Sundayt Nov. 7. 1999. in Crestview Health Care Center, St. Clairsville. She was a member of South Bellaire United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Volpini; a son, Samuel Volpini; her parents, Edward and Rose Falcone Craig; an aunt, Margaret Beckett, whom raised her. Surviving are a son, Craig Volpini of Bellaire; a daughter, Linda Obranovich and her husband, David of Bellaire; four grandsons, Jeff Obranovich, Michael and Christopher Volpini, all of Bellaire, Steven Obranovich, of Columbus; a granddaughter, Carol Oblinger of Columbus; two great grandchildren. Friends received noon - 9 p.m. today at 'Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire, where: services will be held at 1 p.m.. Wednesdaiy. Interment in Holly Memorial1Gardens, Pleasant Grove. ) s Jack Voltz Jack R. Voltz, 43, of N. 8th Street, Martins Ferry, died Saiim- day, Dec. 29, 2001 at East Ohio Regional Hospital? ' He was born in Wheeling, on Friday, Aug. 1, 1958, a son of the late Jack R. Voltz and Beverly Collins Anderson who survives him of Long Beach, Calif. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Martins Ferry. ' In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sandy Dinar- do Voltz, one son, Jeremiah R. Voltz of Martins Ferry and one daughter, Amy Voltz of St. Joe Beach, Fla.. Also surviving are one brother Joseph Sabol of Reading, Pa. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be re ceived Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Fu neral Liturgy with Mass will be cel ebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry with Rev. Thomas Magary as the celebrant. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami ly at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. CondolencesI may be offered on- line at www.kellerfuneralhome.com Richard Von Young Richard Von Young, 86, of Elizabeth, W. Va., passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 12, 2004 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of Parkersburg, W. Va. Born in Pee Wee (Wirt County) the son of James Price and Belva Dale Mundell. He was a lifetime farmer, a member of the Civil Air Patrol, member of the Elizabeth Wirt Volunteer Fire Department. He was an office manager for Agricultural Soil Conservation Services from August of 1950 through February of 1980. Surviving are two sons, Richard “Pete” and Sharon Young of Elizabeth; Roger and Charolette Young of Palestine; two daughters, Neva Bell “Sue” and Roger Duncan of Shadyside, Ohio; Belva and Steve Cline of Elizabeth; a brother, Bruce and Lucille Young of Elizabeth; eight grandchildren: Neva Diane Duncan, Loretta Beth Holliday, Scott Allen Duncan, Tim and Greg Young, Becky Carver, Mitch “Moose” Cline; nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leota Bell Young, Feb. 21, 1996; two brothers and one sister. Services will be Sunday, 2 p.m., at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home of Elizabeth with Rev. William Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial will be in the Pisgah Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until time of service. VOORHEES, DeLloyd, 85, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Mary Voorhees. The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gulley’s Meadow Wood Funeral Home, Timberlane Road Chapel (850- 893-4177). Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sinan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 750, New York, NY 10131-0304. Mr. Voorhees was a Methodist. A native of Wash ington, Pa., he was a longtime resident of Wheeling, W.Va., before moving to Tallahassee 13 years ago. He retired from the Army after 35 years, serv ing during World War II as a member of the 313th Infantry Division. He was also an insur ance agent with MetLife and a civil servant for the Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 28 in West Virginia, where he was a past exalted ruler and was a member of the Retired Officers Association, where he was director of the activities office. Other survivors include three sons, DeLloyd Voorhees Jr. of Winter Springs, Fla., Thomas Voorhees of Daven port, Iowa and Nicholas Voorhees of Tallahassee; three grandchildren, Beth Ann Voorhees, Denise Voorhees and Nicholas Voorhees II; and a niece, Suzanne McCormick of Wheeling. George Vopicka George W. Vopicka, late of Penn Hills. Pa. and formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Friday June 22, 2007 at age 63. He was the dear husband of Beverly; father of Katherine V. Williams (Brian A.) Oakmont; and the grandfather of Erie, Adam. Jason and Brandon. He will also be missed by his faithful dog “Sasha”. George worked for 39 years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, was a member of the Czechoslovak Society of America, The United Steelworkers of America Local 1 190; the Pine Valley Sportsman's Club and the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. at the English Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, Pa., 15139. Friends will also be received at the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, 52 Liberty St., Dillonvale, Ohio 43917. The church can be reached at 740- 769-7765 on Monday from 1 ;30 p.m. until the time of the funeral services at 3 p.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box k 697, Dillonvale, Ohio 43917. VORHEES, Dorothy R. Smith, 80, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheel ing. She was born August 3, 1927 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Albert and Frieda Bischoff Smith. Dorothy was a 1945 high school graduate of the for mer St. Joseph Academy in Wheeling; and a member of Vance Memorial Presbyter ian Church in Wheeling, where she was very active with the youth program. She was very active as a PTA volunteer; and as a volunteer at the former Woodsdale Junior High School in Wheeling. She also was a past member and past President of the I Civinettes; was active with the hearing testing program with the Ohio County School System through the Civitan Club in Wheeling; and was a past member and past President of the Salva tion Army Women's Auxil iary in Wheeling. Surviving are her loving husband, Garry F. Vorhees; two children, Richard S. Vorhees his wife, Beth, and their daughter, Diana Vorhees. all of Charleston, W.Va. and Lisa M O’Rouke her husband. Gene, and their children, Abbey, Emily and Garrett O'Rouke, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Bette Smith of Fort Dodge, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday, April II, 2008 from 3-7 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road, at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m, with the Reverend Dr. Larry Kline officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, I 32 Peters Run Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 or to the charity of the donors choice. Personal condolences may be offered to the fami ly at www.kepnerfuncral.com. The family would like to thank all Dorothy’s care givers at Valley Hospice and the ICU Unit at Wheel ing Hospital. ___ VORHEES, Garry F., 83 of Cincinnati, Ohio, for merly of Wheeling, died on Monday, January 11, 2010, in the Anderson Nursing Home, Cincinnati. He was bom November 1, 1926, in Wheeling, the son of the late Frank B. and Beat rice Francy Vorhees. Garry was a high school graduate of Linsly Military Institute and attended Wash ington and Jefferson College. Washington, Pa. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He served in the Amphibious Forces in the Pacific Theater, and in the Korean Conflict, he served as a Radarman on the Destroyer, USS Haynsworth DD 700. In 1987 he retired as Vice President of Programming at WTRF TV 7. He started with the TV Station in 1954 and was responsible for the over all on air programming for the station. Garry served as Executive Director for WV Flood Relief Telethon; was a charter mem ber and one of the founders of NATPE (National Associa tion of Television Program Executives); he worked with John F. Kennedy during his Presidential Campaign visit in Wheeling; he was inducted into the WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2007; was a member of Wheeling Lodge 5 A.F.&A.M.; was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason; member of the Osiris Temple of the Shrine; was a Past President of the Wheeling Civitans; a Past Lieutenant Governor of the WV District of Civitan International; a Past Board member of Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce; was a Past Chair man of Eastern Seals; a Past Chairman of the Wheeling Salvation Army Advisory Board; a Past Member of the Board of Directors of the for mer FED 1 Bank and served for 8 years on Wheeling Police Civil Service Commis sion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. Smith Vorhees in 2008. Surviving are his two chil dren, Richard S. Vorhees and his wife, Beth of Charleston, WV and their daughter, Diana Vorhees of Charleston, W.Va. and Lisa M O’Rourke and her husband. Gene of Cincinnati, and their children. Abbey, Emily and Garrett O’Rourke; a brother, F. MUIen Vorhees of Weirton, W.Va., and several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Fri day, January 15, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home,. National Rd at Bethany Pike, Wheeling with Dr Lawrence Kline otficiat- ing. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery where Moundsville Veteran Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. VORHEES, Inez Mae, 78, of Somerton, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab, Bamesville, Ohio. She was born May 26, 1930 in Somerton. a daugh ter of the late William and Goldie Davis. Inez was a homemaker; and a former caregiver with Akron General Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughters. Judy Clegg and Renee Jones; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband, Robert H. Vorhees; daugh ters, Linda (Jim) Lucas of Akron, Ohio, Pam (Jack) Yankovich of Doylestown, Ohio and Pat (Joe) Lancaster of Sulpher, L.A.; sons, Robert E. Vorhees of Houston, Texas and Bill (Becky) Vorhees of Barnesville; a son-in-law, Steve Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Vivian Rorrer; and brothers, Stanley Davis and Bill Boy Davis. Friends will be received Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, where services will be held Friday 11 a.m. Burial in Somerton Southern Cemetery. Robert Vorhees
I Robert H. Vorhees, 81. of Somerton, Ohio died Saturday March 27, 2010 at Lafayette Point Nursing and Rehab Center West Lafayette, Ohio. He was bom April 12,1928 in Logan, Ohio a son of the late Grover and Bemita Vorhees. Robert was retired clerk coordinator with the B & W Company. He attended the Somerton United Methodist Church, and was a WWII Veteran serving his country in the US Air Force. In addition to his parents, he Robert H. Vorhees was preceded in death by his „Bir (Beck } Vorhees of wife, Inez Mae Davis Vorhees; Barnesville; many grandchil daughters, Judy Clegg and dren and great grandchildren. Renee Jones; a grandson Friends were received Christopher Jones; and several Monday, March 29 andTuesday, brothers and sisters. March 30, 2010 until time of Surviving are daughters, services at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Linda (Jim) Lucas of Akron, Funeral Home, 702 East Main Ohio, Pam (Jack) Yankovich St. Barnesville, Ohio, burial in of Doylestown, Ohio, Pat Somerton Cemetery. (Joe) Lancaster of Sulpher, Belmont County Veterans of La.; sons, Robert Vorhees of Foreign Wars held Military ser Houston, Texas, and William vices Tuesday, March 30. VOSCAVITCH, Annabelle Jane Frantz, 84, of Triadelphia, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, after a lengthy illness. She was bom January 3, J925, the daughter of the ‘fatg_ Carl and Mattie Beatty Frantz. She was a retired owner of Grove Lawn and Marine, Triadelphia and a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Boggs Run, Ben- wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Walter Voscavitch in 1991. Together they founded the Grove Lawn and Marine in 1957. She was also preced ed in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving are her three children, Deborah J. Prager and her husband, Raymond, of Triadelphia; John Prager, current owner of Grove Lawn and Marine of Tri adelphia, and Gregg M. Prager of Colerain, Ohio; a grandson, John L. Prager of Triadelphia. Friends will be received on Monday from, 4 to 8 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Pas tor Maiy Prather officiating. Interment at the conven ience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action Care Givers, 1359 National Road, Wheeling VOSSEN, Harry David, 87, of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born August 10, 1925, son of the late Anthony and Catherine Vossen. He was retired from Blaw-Knox as a welder and Financial Secretary of USWA Local 3096. He was a member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church, a member of Ohio Lodge No.l A.M. & F.M., Knight Templar, and a 50 year member of The Cave Club. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters, Thelma Holtz, Stella Carl, Cather ine Shapaka, and Lois Tea- chout. He is survived by his wife, Josephine “Jo” Rab bit Vossen, a son, David Vossen of Wheeling, and a daughter, Pam Showalte: and her husband, Jim o Bellaire^// ^/Y/ A service and intermen will be held at the conven ience of the family. Memorial contribution may be made to Shriner Hospitals for Children Inter national Headquarters, 290( Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FI 33607 or by going U shrinershospitalsforchil dren.org. Personal condolences ma; be made to the family a www.kepnerfuneral.com. ,J : ll
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VOSSEN, Jean Nance Ellis, 79, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, Sep tember 27, 2010 in Wheel ing Hospital, Wheeling. She was born December 5, 1930 in Charlotte, NC. the daughter of the late Noel Winfield and Nora I Ellen Lemons Ellis. J/i~7 ! Mrs. Vossen was a retired department supervi- sor for the former Hills I Department Store; a Methodist by faith; and a member of the Eagles Aerie 1891. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wal ter F. Vossen, Jr. In 1974; a son, Walter F. Vossen, III; two brothers, William R. and Noel W.; two sis ters, Ruth Lance and Doris Lewis. Surviving are two daugh-l ters, Barbara J. Rine andl her husband, Terrill oil Orlando, FL and Alicel “Vicki” Selby and her hus-l band, Richard of Colorainl Pike, OH; a son, Noel E. Vossen and • his wife, Dorothy of McMechen, WV. four grandchildren, Chasity Johnson, Paul Selby, Noclle Leonhard, Russell Vossen; five great-j grandchildren, Logan,| Zachary, Christopher Selby, Andrew Johnson and Hayden Vossen; sister-in- law, Snydic Ellis of Wheel ing, Brother-in-law, Edward and wife, Joeann Vossen; aunt, Gertrude Lemons of NC, niece, Yvonne Lewis of NC; and several nieces nephews. and Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 2-4 and 6 p.m. until the time of serv ice at 8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob St., South Wheeling (304-232-4060). Reverend Mark A. Zelewicz, Sr. be officiating. will Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery at convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salva tion Army, 140-16th St. Wheeling, WV 26003. VOSSEN, Josephine A. Rabbit, 91, of Wheeling passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1923, daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Rabbit. She was a member of St Paul's Episcopal Church and SNPJ Lodge. She a].so enjoyed bowling. / Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry David Vossen; a brother, Louis Rabbit; and a sister Theresa Jaworski. She is survived by a son, David Vossen of Wheel ing; a daughter, Pam Showalter and her hus band, Jim of Bellaire; a sis ter, Mary '“WtrsToT Wheel ing; a brother, Charles Rabbit of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be held at the conven ience of the family. Arrangements by Kepn- er Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505 or to a charity of donor’s choice. Mary Vossen (p\l\^5 Mary Verba Vossen, 81, Luau Manor, Wheeling, died Tuesday, May 30, 1995 in Ohio Valley Med ical Center, Wheeling. She was born June 21, 1913 at Barton, daughter of the late Mike Verba and Mary Verba. She was a retired janitorial work er at the former Wheeling High School and was Russian Orthodox by faith. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Vossen and two broth ers and a sister. Surviving are two sons, Russell Vossen of Grand Rapids, Mich., Gerald Vossen of Kansas City, Kans.; two brothers, Steve Verba of Cleveland and Mike Verba of Cleveland; three sisters, Ann Blazu- nas of Cleveland, Helen Vargo of Cleveland, Betty Wise of Arizona; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to *9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Jeff Zias officiating. Burial follows in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Barton. Fred Vostatek Fred Vostatek, 81, 57675 Valley Drive, Dilles Bottom, died Friday at City Hospital, Bellaire. He was born May 22, 1905, in Lansing, a son of the late Louis and Barbara Mahr Vostatek. A7F0&/ffftj A retired employee of North American Coal No. 3 Mine, he was a Methodist by faith. Preceding him in death were his wife, Rebecca Ellen Nelson Vostatek; three brothers, John, Rudy and Louis Vostatek; three sisters, Rose McHenry, Bessie Johnson and Ella Vostatek. Surviving are a son, Pomeroy Fred Vostatek of St. Joe; a daughter, Mrs. William (Waunita) Whitlatch of Shadyside; a sister, Helen Greco of Tiltonsville; four grandchil dren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home. Shadyside, today, 7 to 9 p.m., ana all day Monday, where services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Dr. David A. Baker officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cem etery, Powhatan Point. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergen cy Squad. VOSTATEK,FW0°/fb Fred, 81, of 57675 Valley Drive, Dilles Bottom, Shady- side, died Friday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was a retired employee of the North American Coal Corp., No. 3 Mine, and a Methodist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Ellen Nelson Vostatek, in 1986 and by three brothers, John, Rudy and Louis; three sisters, Rose McHenry, Bessie Johnson and Ella Vostatek. Surviving are a son, Pome roy Fred of St. Joe, Ohio, and Mrs. William (Waunita) Whitlatch of Shadyside; a sister, Helen Greco of Tiltonsville; four grandchildren. Friends received at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. VOSTATEK, Jodee Kaye, 70, beloved wife, mom and Mema of Fairway Drive, Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Yorkville, Ohio, died Sunday, Febru ary 4, 20 1 3, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was bom on October 14, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late John and Anna (Malechowski) Fletcher. She was a member of Finley Methodist Church; a receptionist for 22 years at Trinity Medical Center in Toronto, Ohio; an officer for the Yorkville Alumni Association; a grandmoth er, “Memaw,” who was very involved with the grandchildren; enjoyed dancing, playing bingo and the slot machines, and mak ing cakes. Surviving "3re her devot ed husband of 48 years, Franklin “Frank” D. Vostatek; one son, Frankie Jay (Melissa) of Weirton; WV; two daughters, Stephanie Jo Balk of Tiltonsville, and Christy Ann^ Vostatek of Steubenville; a brother, Steve (Kathy) Fletcher of Raleigh, NC; six grandchil dren, Louie, Amy, Joey, Jessica, Frankie Dean and Alivia. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Jodee and celebrate her life on Wednesday, February 6, from 2-7 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 1 1 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Ernst and Rev. Jim Monogioudis. Burial will follow at Upland Cemetery Yorkville. i FredVostatek v Pomeroy Fred Vostatek Jr., 52, of 54550 Main SL-St. Joe, Bellaire, died Monday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was bom at Powhatan Point, Feb. 1, 1940, a son of the late Fred and Ellen Nelson Vostatek Sr. He was an employee of the former North American Coal Co., Powhatan No. 1, Powhatan Point, a Methodist and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Ansart Vostatek; two sons, Frederick of Columbus and Tony of Neffs; a sister, Juanita Whitlatch of Shadyside; a grandson. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairs- ville, today 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednes day 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where ser vices will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs day. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Rebecca E. Vostatek, 75, a resident of Valley Drive, Dilles Bottom, Shadyside, died Mon day in City Hospital at Bellaire. She was born Nov. 24, 1910 at Maynard, daughter of the late Pomeroy and Adelia Nelson. She was an employee of Valley Inn at Dilles Bottom and a Methodist. Surviving are her husband, Fred Vostatek; a son, Pomeroy Fred Vostatek of St. Joe; a daughter, Mrs. William (Waunita) Whitlatch of Shadyside; four sisters, Mabel Jennewin, Lulu Keene, Annie Darrah, and Edna Ramsay, all of Powhatan Point; four grand children. Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Shadyside, 7 to 9 p.m. today and all day Wednes day. Final arrangements are incomplete. I VOTA, Elizabeth P., 86, of Dillionvale, Ohio, died Monday, April 4, 2005 in Sunset Health Care, Adena. She was bom, November 11, 1918, in Yatesboro, Pa., the daughter of the late August and Fortunata Martina Farina Care- sani. Elizabeth was a retired clerk at the former CO-OP store in Dillionvale; and was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Dillionvale, where she was active with the Holy Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Vota; a son, James Joseph Vota; a daughter, Loretta Zanders; two brothers, John and August Caresani; one sister, Mary Caresani. Elizabeth is survived by one son, John Vota and his wife, Mary Jane, of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Emma Zerla, of Dillonva- le; four grandchildren, Jamie Wilson, Jackie Yao, John Michael Vota, and Martina Siko- ra, as well as five great-grand children. . Friends are invited to attend visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Sec ond Street, Dillionvale, Ohio, where services will be held, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mon signor John Kolesar as the offi ciant. Interment follows at Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. if-
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VOULKOS, Angeline P. Papastamatiou. 100, of Wheel ing, W.Va., died Monday, March 1, 2004 in the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center. She was born Jan. 12, 1904 in Samos, Greece, and emigrated to Wheeling in 1926. She was a member of St. John The Divine Greek Orthodox Church, Wheel ing; a charter member of the Daughters of Penelope; and a member of the Philopthochos Society of Ariti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Voulkos in 1965; two sisters, Matrona Spanos and Stella Otis; and two brothers, Basil Papastamatiou and Arch Bishop Claudius of Pella in Jerusalem. Surviving are her niece, Vangie Kellas of Wheeling; a I nephew, John Papastamatiou and his wife, Merrope, of Athens, Greece; two great-nephews, George M. Kellas II and his wife, Sherrie, of Wheeling and Basil Papastamatiou and his wife, Crystal, of Athens; and great-great-nephews and niece, George M. Kellas III, Marione Papastamatiou, Maxwell James Kellas and Lydia Marie Kellas. Friends received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling where Trisagion serv ices will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Friends then received from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1 1 a.m. Thursday at the St. John The Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Chap- line Street, Wheeling with Fr. Spiro W. Kehayes officiating. Interment in Greenwood Ceme tery, Wheeling. Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer.com. ____ Victor Voydock Victor Voydock, 56, Cleveland, former resident of Glendale, W.Va. and Lafferty, died Sunday at Marymont Hospital, Cleveland, after an extended illness Surviving are his wiaow and two sons, Chester, Cleveland and Victor, Massachusetts; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Ziemba, RD 2, St. Clairsville; Mrs. Mary Fogle, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Catherine Kanoski, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Lena Springhetti, Lafferty and Mrs. Victoria Sayre, Columbus and a brother, Francis Zemolong, Columbus. Funeral services and burial Wednesday morning in Cleveland. VOYIATT, Helen S. Karnell, 83, of Wheeling died Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Belmont Commu nity Hospital. N'T She was born June 23, 1926 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Nick and Stella Plaka Karnell. Mrs. Voyiatt was a retired self employed beau tician and worked for Kauf- mann's in the men’s depart ment at the Ohio Valley Mall for 17 years. She was a graduate of Warwood High School class of 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded her hus band, Ted Voyiatt; a son, Timothy Voyiatt; three brothers, Peter J., Nick and Paul Karnell. Surviving are a daughter, Stella Spencer and her hus band, Chad of Bethlehem, W.Va.; two sons, Nicholas E. Voyiatt and his wife, JoAnn of St. Clairsville and Christopher G. Voyiatt and his wife, Alison of Wester ville, Ohio; a sister, Anna Duggan and her husband, John of Dallas Pike; four grandchildren, Eleni, Drew and Adriana Voyiatt and I Benjamin Spencer; three great-grandchildren, many beloved nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Jenni Lee Rice. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May, 27, 2010 at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave.. Wheeling, and on Friday, May 28, 2010 from 10 a.m to 1 1 a.m. where a procession will follow to Greenwood Cemetery for graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheel ing Health Right Inc., 61 29th St., Wheeling, WV 26003; or to Autism Speaks.org. VOYIATT, Helen S. Karnell, 83, of Wheeling died Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Belmont Commu nity Hospital. She was born June 23, 1926 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Nick and Stella Plaka Karnell. Mrs. Voyiatt was a retired self employed beau tician and worked for Kauf- mann’s in the men’s depart ment at the Ohio Valley Mall for 17 years. She was a graduate of Warwood High School class of 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded her hus band, Ted Voyiatt; a son, Timothy Voyiatt; three brothers, Peter J., Nick and Paul Karnell. Surviving are a daughter, Stella Spencer and her hus band, Chad of Bethlehem, W.Va.; two sons, Nicholas E. Voyiatt and his wife, JoAnn of St. Clairsville and Christopher G. Voyiatt and his wife, Alison of Wester ville, Ohio; a sister, Anna Duggan and her husband, John of Dallas Pike; four grandchildren, Eleni, Drew and Adriana Voyiatt and Benjamin Spencer; three great-grandchildren, many beloved nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Jenni Lee Rice. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May, 27, 2010 at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, and on Friday, May 28, 2010 from I 0 a.m to 1 1 a.m. where a procession will follow to Greenwood Cemetery for graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheel ing Health Right Inc., 61 29th St., Wheeling, WV 26003; or to Autism Speaks.org. Alex Voytecek \UllcU Alex Robert Voytecek, infant son of Robert Voytecek, formerly of Martins Ferry and Kris Modreck Voytecek, formerly of Brookside, now residents of Aurora, Colo., died October 26, in Aurora Humana Hos pital, Aurora. Graveside services were held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Oc tober 31, with the Rev. David Strand officiating. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Adam Robert Voytecek; his paternal grandfather, Robert A. Voytecek of Martins Ferry; maternal grandmother, JoAnn S. Modreck of Bridgeport; maternal great-grandmother, Anna Schell of Brookside. Olinger Hill Mortuary, 6601 South Colorado Blvd., Littleton, I Colo., was in charge of arrange ments. ------— Bett / Voytecek Betty June Voytecek, 63, 251 N. Seventh St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Wheeling -Hospital. She was born June 15, 1927 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late James and Josephine Villella Cevola. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Surviving are her husband, Robert A.; three sons, Robert J. and Brian A., both of Denver, Colo., and Barry M. of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara Rodak of Denver; two grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Burial follows in St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tues day, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. JENNIFER VOYTECEK Jennifer Sue Voytecek, 56, of Ellett Street, Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015. She was born in New Martinsville, WV, on November 24, 1958, the daughter of the late Harley Fay and Mary Elizabeth (Lemasters) Wright. She was a retired manag er at Advance Auto Parts of Bellaire, OH and a former employee of AT &T of St. Clairsville, OH. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded In death by two brothers, Stanley and David Wright. In addition to her hus band, Joseph R. Voytecek, she is survived by two sons, Jeremy P. (Melissa) Voyte cek and Anthony.J. Voyte cek, both of Martins Ferry; two grandsons, Joseph and Nicholas; two granddaugh ters, Kara and Kayla and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant. *c2 N / Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mar lins Ferry. Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to SMC 2000, 24 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935. VOYTECEK, Joseph Richard, Sr., 90, of South 8th Street, Martins Ferry, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2013 while in the company of his family. Joseph was born in Mar tins Ferry on March 24, 1923, a son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Zupko) Voytecek. He was a retired employ ee of the United Dairy and the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Joe was a life time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1421 all of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Voytecek and a sister, Anna Tratar. He is survived byt son, Joseph R. (Sue) Voytecek, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth “Teg” Parsons; brother, Robert Voytecek; four grandsons, Chad (Amber) Voytecek, Shane (Brandi) Parsons, Jeremy (Melissa) Voytecek, grandson, Antho ny Voytecek; granddaugh ter, Megan Parsons; three great-grandsons, Joey, Kaiden and Nicky; four great-granddaughters, Kylie, Kara, Kayla and Jayde; numerous nieces and nephews.. Arrangements entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Mar tins Ferry where friends will be received Sunday noon to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Mon day, July 22, 2013 with Rev. Tom Marut, celebrant. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions 2:30 and Wake service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions to SMC 2000, 24 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935. ______VOYTECEK, Mary Elizabeth “Liz,” 87, of I South 8th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on September 12, 1922, the daughter of the late A.J. and Salome H. (Morgan) Tolbert. She was a retired employ ee of the Fashion Manor of Martins Ferry and former L.S. Goods of Wheeling. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club of Martins Ferry, She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Voyte- cek; son, Joseph R. (Jennifer) Voytecek, Martins Ferry; daughter, Elizabeth Tegwen Parsons, Martins Ferry; two brothers, William L. Tolbert, Martins Ferry; Anthony J. (Irene) Tolbert, III, Mt. Prospect, 111.; four grandsons, Chad R. (Amber) Voytecek, Martins Ferry, Shane D. (Brandi) Parsons, Adena, Ohio, Jeremy P. (Melissa) Voytecek, Martins Ferry, Anthony J. Voytecek, Mar tins Ferry; granddaughter Megan J. Parsons, Martins Ferry; two great grandsons, Joey Voytecek and Kaiden Parsons; three great grand daughters, Kylie Parsons, Kayla Voytecek and Kara Emery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover St., Martins Fen^ where friends will be received Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery,.Marlins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recited at the funeral home Friday at 3 p.m. followed by Wake service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to SMC 2000, 24 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. ROBERT VOYTECEK Robert Alan Voytecek, 87, of N. 7th Street Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on September 3, 1927, a son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Zupko) Voytecek. He was a retired employ ee at the former Consolidat ed Aluminum, Hannibal, OH and a former Ohio State Highway Patrolman. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1421 and a mem ber of the American Legion Post 38, all of Martins Ferry. He also served in the U.S. Marines. In addition to his parents and his wife. Betty J. (Cevola) Voytecek he was preceded in death by a sis ter, Anna M. Tratar and a brother, Joseph R. Voyte cek. He is survived by daugh ter, Barbara L. Rodak, Omaha, NE; three sons, Robert J. Voytecek, Brian A. (Leanna) Voytecek, both of Denver, CO; Barry M. (Kelly) Voytecek, Ponte Vedra Beach. FL. He is also survived by seven grand children; companion, Estell Popp. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Feny where friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Litur gy with Mass will be cele brated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, at 10 a.m. on Satur day, December 20, 2014, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant. lnicrmcnt will follow in St. Mary’s Ccmcteo^ Mar tins Ferry. IX/V/ Wake service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catnolic Church, N. 4th Street, Mar tins Ferry, OH 43935. Condolences to the fami ly may be made by signing the guest book online at www.kcllerfuncralhome. com. VOYTILLA, Archpriest John J., fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, July 21, 2008. Fr. John as he was affec tionately known was born in Campbell, Ohio in 1937, son of the late John and Katherine Voytilla. Fr. John was a priest in vineyard of Christ for over 49 years and was looking forward to celebrating his 50th year in the priest hood in 2009. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mother Anna Voytilla; and his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Enid of St. Charles, Illinois and Nick and Cindy of Mingo Junction, Ohio. His ancl youngest son, and faith. He received many Andrew preceded him, awards for his service to God tailing asleep in the Lord in and the Church. He had a 1983. He also is leaving faith unashamed and wasn’t behind his grandsons whom afraid to speak up on contro- he treasured, Alexander and versial issues. He was sup- Jonathan, both of St. portive of the pro-life move- Charles. Fr. John also leaves ment, having attended sever- behind his sister, Olga; and al local and National Pro sister-in-law, Joann, of the Life Celebrations. He was a greater Youngstown, Ohio true leader in the Pan Ortho area. In addition to his dox Community, pushing the immediate family, there are agenda of Orthodox Chris- many Godchildren, nieces, tianity First without regard to nephews, friends, and all his ethnicity. This was reflected parishioners who will greatly in Fr. John’s parishes over miss him. the years, as they included Fr. John attended Camp- Slovaks, Russians, Romani- bell Memorial High School ans, Greeks, Serbians, Alba- in Campbell, Ohio gradual- nians, Lebanese, and many ing in 1955. Upon gradua- more. Above all, Fr. John tion he attended the Ortho- had a passion for life. He dox Seminary of St. Tikon of loved to sing and travel and Zadonsk located in the try new things. He was an Pocono Mountains of Penn- avid gardener, a great cook sylvania, graduating in and a wonderful, doting 1959. Fr. John served sever- grandpa (Dido). But mostly, al communities in Ohio and he loved people. The more Pennsylvania, and has been the better, and this character- the rector of his beloved istic was obvious to all who parish of Holy Transfigura- knew him. Even if you just tion since 1984. met him one time, he would Fr. John was very proud leave you with a memory of his church and parish- you would not forget. Fr. ioners. Fr. John has always John, Memory Eternal! been active in the communi- A funeral service for Fr. ty having served for a num- John will take place at Holy ber of years on the Board of Trinity Greek Orthodox Directors for the Salvation Church in Steubenville, Army. He was always help- Ohio, on Friday July 25, ing people and liked to make 2008. people laugh. He enjoyed - Fr.- John will lie in state working in the soup kitchen, from noon-5 p.m. A formal and attending his “rehab visiting period will be held training” where he had the from 5-6:45 p.m. with a opportunity to socialize with funeral service to follow at 7 other heart patients. Fr. John, p.m. always wearing his signature On Saturday, July 26, “Kamilavka”, was a fixture 2008, another calling period in the Steubenville area for will be held at Holy Trans- the past twenty years, leav- figuration Church in ing his gregarious, indelible Steubenville, Ohio from 9- stamp on everyone and 9:45 a.m., with Divine Litur- everything he encountered, gy at 10 a.m. He enjoyed nothing more The main celebrant at both than running into his many services will be His Grace, friends at the local restau- Bishop Tikhon, rants, stores, or downtown Interment will be in St. when he was getting his John the Baptist Cemetery in weekly bulletins printed. Campbell, Ohio. Fr. John was passionate Offer condolences at about the Orthodox Church www.shorac.com
3*VRBA,A°9PfM Joseph, 64, aof 4985£ Noble St., Bellaire, died Tuesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheel ing. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkvillc plant, a Presbyterian and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Barbora Von- droska Vrba; a brother; two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Marian Manukin Vrba; two sons, Steven J. Verba of Si Clairsville and Joseph J. Verba of Bellaire; two brothers, George Verba of Wheeling and Robert Vrba of Bellaire; two sisters, Ruth Beeglc and Julia Tottka, both of Bellaire; three granddaughters. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Amcri-i can Legion Post No. 52 services at J 7:30 p.m. today. J Ludmilla Ludmilla (Mildred) Vwba, ?2, RD 4, Bellaire, died Sunday morning at Bellaire City Hospi tal. She Sept. 28, 1895, in Czechoslovakia. She was preceded in death by her hus band, Rudolph, in 1940. Survivors include one son, Rudolph of Dallas, Texas, three daughters, Anna Marie Bartnicki of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Mildred Kubik of Bridgeport and Mrs. Helen Merik of Rock Hill, Bellaire, two brothers, Emil Varabec of Follansbee, W. Va. and Andy Varabec of Cleveland, i two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ross of j Follansbee and Mrs. Mary ! Sochor of D i 11 o n v a l e, 15 j grandchildren and six great | grandchildren. Funeral services were held i Wednesday at Bellaire. Burial was in Belmont Memorial Ceme tery. VROTSOS, Gus, 88, of Victors Hill Rd„ Colcrain, Ohio, and for- rnerly of Washington St Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Fnday, July 10, 2009 at, EtJstHospital OhioLong TermRegional Care J Martins Ferry. ’I He was bom Feb. 6, in Saberton, W.Va. a ,aterPandazis and Maria (Moutafis) Vrotsos. nf^was th,e former owner of the 1 inplate Restaurant of Yorkvilie, Ohio and retired from the Benwood Pittsburgh°Steel. Whee'ing- Gus was a member of the ^f'ffOrthodox Church of 'l^Life Giving Fountain of Martins Ferry, D.A.V. of Bellaire, Ohio, and the Glencoe American Legion u"AmSyWwfr °f‘he In addition to his parents, Jr«ednin(S^ Vrotsos, his son George P Vrotsos, four brothers George, Pete, James, and John Vrotsos, and a sister Loraine Falleras. Surviving are three daughters, Lustie Jane (Ernie) Kapiskosky of Colerain Ohio. Charlotte Svenr Wiess of Beverly Hills, Fla., and Penny Lee Plants, two brothers Tony (Evelyn) Vrotsos of Richardson, Texas and Nick (Jerry) Vrotsos of Massillon. Ohio, a sister Pa,sy Gocsik 0f B recks vi lie, Ohio, six grandchildren,grandchildren. and 10 greatb ed I’riends will be received Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 n m S t,lc Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral services will ho held Tuesday, July j4 2009 ut | j a.m at th * Greek Orthodox Church of ^ Life Giving fountain Marlins Ferry with Re"’ 5KSK! A|Wo»
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JfSSSfSr^ii,»8 »■ ■» c»»conduct SiATr militarv u w,« 'he /uneral Se °nprs at services at church. P ‘°r to ^A#ep?¥°tsos 2 VROTSOS, Helen D. Jeffers, 71, of 508 Washington St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a member of the First Chris tian Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by a son, George F.; her parents, Everet and Lustie Rowand Jeffers; three brothers; two sisters. Surviving are her husband, Gus P.; three daughters, Mrs. Ernie (Lustie) Kapiskosky Sr. of Martins Ferry, Mrs. Steve (Charlotte) Pettit- Wiess of Crystal River, Fla., and Penny Plants of New Philadelphia; two brothers, Sanford Jeffers of Glencoe and Charles Jeffers of Weir- ton; four sisters, Frances Clark of Moundsville, Bernice Maloney of Glencoe, Nancy Pyle of Warnock and Margarette Day of St. Clairsville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. VROTSOS, Jacqueline L. (Ayers), 80, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thurs day, Jan. 5, 2012, at her home. She was born Apr. 2, 1931 in Blaine, OH a daughter of the late Thomas and Delqre B. (Teilhet) Ayers. Zff\}'7 She was a member at lthe First Presbyterian Church and the Purple Rider Foot ball Moms both of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents I she was preceded in death by her husband John “Corky” Vrotsos. Surviving are her daugh ter, Sue (Roger) Levi of Martins Ferry, two sons, John (Anne) Vrotsos, of St. Clairsville, OH, and Keith (Julie) Vrotsos of Fontana, CA, a brother Tom (Patty) Ayers, of Martins Ferry, two sisters, Patricia (Robert) Forsythe of The Villages, FL, and Darlene (John) Kibby of Martins Ferry, eight grandchildren, Vincent and Nicholas Levi, John Thomas, Audra, Eliza, Sarah, Joanna and Keith Vrotsos and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, where services will be held Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev William O. Webster officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Jacqueline’s family would like to give a special I thank you to the staff of Affordable Elderly Care Providers and Valley Hos pice. In lieu of flowers dona tions may be made to Val ley Hospice, 10686 Ste Rte. 1 50, Rayland, OH 43943. — VROTSOS,, .. John “Corky,” 80, of Virginia Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 1 2008, at home. He was born August 9, 1927 in Saberton, W.Va., a son of the late Pandazis and Maria (Moutafis) Vrotsos. He retired from the Martins Ferry City School District as a teacher, wrestling coach, and administrator. John was a former Director for the Martins Ferry Recre ation Department; former City Councilman; and Housing Authority Board member. He started the Community School program in 1970. He was a recipient of the 1978 “Mr. Mat” award and inducted into the Martins Ferry Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1994. Corky was inducted into ™n?Y,AC Ha,) of Fame in • 2UU5. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life Giving Fountain of Mar tins Ferry; and the YMCA of Wheeling. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Pete and James Vrotsos. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline (Ayers) Vrotsos; two sons, John (Anne) Vrotsos of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Keith (Julie) Vrotsos of Fontana, Calif.; a daughter, Sue (Roger) Levi of Martins Ferry; three brothers, Gus Vrotsos of Martins Ferry, Tony (Evelyn) Vrotsos of Richard son, Texas and Nick (Jerri) Vrotsos ol Massillon, Ohio; two sisters, Loraine Fallieras of Tampa, Fla., and Daisy Goesik of Brecksvilie, Ohio- i and eight grandchildren, Vin cent and Nicholas Levi, John Thomas Vrotsos II, Audra Vrotsos, Eliza Vrotsos, Sarah KeiihM-JhA!1v Vrotsos> and Keith Michael Vrotsos. He will also be missed by ns brothers and sisters-in-law Jarlene and John Kibby and Laura Kibby, Bob and Patty Forsythe, and Tom and Patty Ayers; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his eh/fi? mP rami,yM; and sPe" hS."puke!”5 Gcrmun Sh®P; Family and friends will be receivedth'e Thursday2 4 a„d^>-8 5-8 p.m. n mat the Heslop Funeral Home Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry’ S',mrrrFivCr.ViCeS WMI bc heid Saturday, January 5, 2008 at II a.m. with Fr. Menelaos I apageorgiou and the Rev. Dr. B 1N*. Lawrence officiating. Burial follow in Riverview Cemetery, Marlins Ferry. In lieu of flowers, memorial tontribu ions may be made to H di^‘rrrnS F~rry Wrestling 1 L fAI♦ VUCELICH, Margaret, 80, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Tues day, April 10. 2007 in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. Margaret was born May 7, 1926 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Rudy and Bertha Mun- jas Vucelich. She was retired from the For mer Reichart Furniture Compa ny of Wheeling; and a member of Saints Peter"and Paul Ortho dox Church, Moundsville, W.Va. A brother, George Vucelich; and two sisters, Smelia Savitsky and Mary Martha Vucelich, pre ceded her in death. Surviving are a brother, Pete “Salty” (Dolores) Vucelich of Bridgeport, Ohio; two sisters, Mildred Kostecka of Powhatan Point, Ohio and Sophia Tusina of Levittown, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends received Friday. April 13, 2007 from 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday with Fr. John Kopcha officiating. Interment in Powhatan Ceme- fp.rv Pmvhatan Pnint Mary Vucelich Mary M. Vucelich, 74, 536 West 42nd St., Shadyside. died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 at Woods- fTeldl^ursing Rome, Woodsfield. She was born March 25, 1922 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Rudy and Bertha Munjas Vucelich. A retired employee from IBM Corp. in Cincinnati, she was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Eastern Orthodox Church, Moundsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Vucelich, and a sister, Smelia Savitsky. Surviving are a brother, Pete (Salty) Vucelich of Bellaire; three sisters, Mildred Kostecka of Powhatan Point, Margaret Vucelich of the home and Sophia Tusina of Levittown, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shady- side, Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Blessing service will be held Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the funer al tyome followed by services at 11 a.m. at the Sts. Peter and Paul East ern'. Orthodox Church in Moundsville, with the Rev. William Evansky officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Parastas services will be con ducted Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Michael Vucelich Michael Vucelich, 53, of Okee chobee, Fla., formerly of Powhatan jfoint. died Wednesdav_._~MavTT< 1996Jn'Okeechobee. Graveside services and inurn ment will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, with full military honors by the American Legion Post 228 of Powhatan Point. Local arrangements are by the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point. Milan Vucelich Milan “Moose” Vucelich, 82, of Powhatan Point, died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale. He was bom Nov. 3, 1922, at Big Run, Dilles Bottom, a son of the late Charles and Mary Popicg Vucelich. He attended Alabama University prior to his induction into the service, then attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, became a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corp and served as a bombardier navigator during World War II. After the war, Moose played professional baseball for Dallas in the Texas League and later returned to Powhatan Point and worked at the Ormet Corporation in Hannibal for 25 years. He retired in 1986 and lived on Mt. Victory Road in Powhatan Point. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Mike “Lefty” Mistovich, Nick Mistovich and Nick “Penner” Vucelich. Surviving are one sister, Luba (Joe) Binni of Powhatan Point and many nieces and nephews. In accordance with Milan’s wishes, there will be no visita tion or services. Inurnment will be held at Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, at the Convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main St Pnwhatan Point. Nick Vucelich Nick "Pinner" Vucelich, 78, of Bethesda, Ohio and Orlando, Florida, lost his battle with can cer, £unda.y^June 9, 2002. He died at the home ol his daughter in Orlando, Florida. Nick was born May 19, 1924 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, a son of the late Trivun Charles Vucelich and Mary Popich Vucelich. Nick worked several years for the North American Coal Company's Number One Mine at Powhatan Point and later became a federal mine inspector for MSHA and retired from that position. He was a US Navy vet eran of World War II. His hob bies following retirement were visiting Wheeling Downs Race Track, playing the slot machines and the greyhounds and visiting with family and friends. We are all sure that without his presence there, there will be a great void. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by two brothers, Nick Mistovich and Mike "Lefty" Mistovich. Surviving are his son, Larry Vucelich and his wife, Treni Heil Vucelich of Powhatan Point, Ohio; daughters: Candy Toth of Kissimmee, Florida; Angela Vucelich of Deltona, Florida; Melonie Vucelich Masterson and her husband, Paul Masterson of Orlando, Florida and Sonya Marshall of Kissimmee, Florida; a brother, Milan "Moose" Vucelich of Powhatan Point, ■ Ohio and a sister, Luba Binni | and her husband, Joe Binni of Powhatan Point, Ohio. 12 grand children: Larry Charles Vucelich of St. Clairsvillc, Ohio; Troy Trivun Vucelich of Powhatan Point, Ohio; Shane Anthony Vucelich of Powhatan Point, Ohio; Ron. Toth. Ill of Kissimmee, Florida; Jade, Jordon and Sean Obcrst of Deltona, Florida; Madison and Perry Masterson of Orlando, Florida; Laken and Coty Marshall of Kissimmee, Florida and Bridgeport, Ohio and Kylie McCallistcr of Kissimmee, Florida and four great grandchil dren: Jesse, Cade and Kit Nicholas Vucelich of Powhatan Point, Ohio and Brendan Vucelich of St. Clairsvillc, Ohio. All his friends and family with truly miss him, but his stories and memories will live forever. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio on Thursday, June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, June 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where serv ices will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Donald J. Cordery officiating. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nick Vucelich Memorial Fund, in care of, Melonie Masterson, 8608 Tara Oaks Court, Orlando, Florida 32836. VUCELICH, Pete “Salty,” 92, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Monday, November 7, 2011, at the Shadyside Care Center. Pete was bom in Bellaire, Ohio, April 21, 1919, son of the late Rudy and ’Bertha Munjas Vucelich. Pete was an avid fisherman and a U.S. Army Veterao. of wwu. :^£/V / In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Vucelich, and three sisters, Smelia Savitsky, Mary Vucelich and Margaret Vucelich. He is survived by his wife Dolores J. Simoncic Vucelich; daughter Robin Seidel of Wheeling, W.Va.; granddaughter Katlyn Gretz of Florida; two sisters, Mil dred Kostecka of Powhatan, Ohio, and Sophia Tusina of Levittown, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received Thurs day from 2-6 p.m. at Wil son Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services are Friday, November 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. with Father John Kopcha offici ating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Judge Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To offer online con dolences, visit www. wilsom funeralhomes.com. oau ayucelich ^ CELI , Roduska C., 78, of 56102 Dilles Bottom Road, Shady- side, died Tuesday in the Shady side Care Center. She was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her father, William Driscoll; her mother, Clara Otto Driscoll Moore; her step father, Dallas Moore. Surviving are her husband, George; a daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Karen Sue) Gallaher of Elyria, Ohio; a brother, William Driscoll of Pipe Creek; a stepbrother, Richard Moore of Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be held at the con venience of the family. Arrange ments by Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside. Rose Vucelic! Rose Vucelich, 84, 225 36th St., Bellaire, died Monday at the Heartland Lansing Care Center. She was born Jan. 6, 1906 at Glen coe. a daughter of the late Joseph ana Sophia Dadasavich Kaplet. She was an Eastern Serbian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli; an infant son; four brothers. George, Dushin, Joseph and Rodney Kaplet and a sister, Mamie Kaplet. Surviving are two sons, Melvin of Bellaire and Dan of Shadyside; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Sara) Reger of Shadyside; two grand children; three great-grand children. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Rade Merick officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. RudyVuc^h^ Rudy Vucelich, 58, of 1313 Lockwood Ave., Moundsville, W.Va., died Wednesday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale, W.Va. He was bom June 14,1926 at Glencoe, a son of Amanda Jackovich Vucelich and the late Rudy Vucelich. A pipefitter with Pipefitters Union Local 95, Cambridge, he was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Moundsville, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving in addition to his mother, a resident of Shadyside are his wife, Anne Suhodolski Vucelich; a daughter, Elaine Vucelich of Los Angeles; a son, Rudy (Chip) of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. George (Mildred) Moncel of Grosse Island, Mich., Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Keane of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Blacker of St. Clairsville; three brothers, Sam and George of Shadyside, John of St. Louis, Mo. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with the Rev. Sam Sacus the celebrant. Burial will ±>e in Riverview Cemetery, rMouiidsville. Arrangemenis byj Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jef-fl wferson Ave., Moundsville. M SHIRLEY VUCELICH Shirley Ann Armann Vucelich, 72, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, | May 11, 2017 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born Septem ber 1, 1944 in Beallsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence “Auger” Armann and Hazel Poole Armann. She was a former cos tume department employee | of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, and a Pente costal by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Pinner Vucelich; five, brothers and sisters. ' Surviving are five chil dren, Tresia Toth of Kissimmee, FL, Angela Vucelich Velasco of Kissimmee, FL, Melonie (Paul R. Jr.) Vucelich Mas- terson of Winter Garden, FL, Sonya Vucelich Vargas of Kissimmee, FL, and Larry (Treni) Vucelich of Powhatan Point; brother, Charles Armann of Powhatan Point; sister, Mildred Burch of Beallsville; 12 grandchil dren; 12 great grandchil dren; one great great grand child. / L. Friends will 6e received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Mon day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. with Rev. Bill Coker, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers the JOHN VUJNOVIC ! Vujnovic, 89 of 1 Weirton, WV passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 at the Weirton Geri atric Center, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was bom October 1 1927 in Weirton, WV. The son of the late Mike and Sarah Parich Vujnovic. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Harris; three sisters and one brother. John was a member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church; a US Army, Kore an War veteran; he was an avid golfer; enjoyed WVU football and basketball; one i who enjoyed horse racing- aA former City of Weirton Attorney; former US Com missioner. He was a self employed attorney, and he also owned a small coal company. John was the most generous man who loved his family deeply. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Betty Lou Allan Vujnovic; daughters, Donna Lynn Gradel (Richard) of Broken Arrow, OK, Lindy Snyder (Dave Gaston) of FoIIans- bee, WV; sons, Brad Vujnovic (Teresa) of_$L CJairsyUIe, OH. Brian Vujnovic of Weirton, WV; son- in-law, Les Harris of Terra Alta, WV; grandchil dren, Luke (Allison) and Erne (Jess) Vujnovic, Nicole and Dana Snyder' great- grandchildren, Emel Ray and Vera Lou. There will be no visita tion. A memorial service will be held Monday October 3 1, 20 1 6 at 11 a.m. at Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 3953 with Reverend George Carlton Moore pre- siding. The family would like to express their sincere appre ciation for the love and care that as shown to John and his family, from the staff of the Weirton Geriatric Ccn- In lieu oTfl owners, memorial contributions are suggested in John’s name to Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43953 OR Brooke County Animal Shelter, 797 Mac Barnes Drive, Beech Bottom, WV 26030. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home & Cremation Servic es, Inc., Weirton, WV. www.stcelandwolfe.com VUKELIC, Mele M., 87, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Sat urday, October 14, 2006 in Acuity Specialty Hospital, Steubenville. He was bom in Youngwood, Pa. on June 21, 1919, a son of the late Milich and Mildred Elich Vukelic. He was a graduate of Wells High School, attended the Col lege of Steubenville arid received his law degree from Ohio Northern School of Law. Mele was admitted to the bar in 1951 and served twelve years as assistant prosecuting attorney of Jefferson County. He completed three terms as Steubenville City Solicitor and served twelve years as Steubenville Municipal Court Judge. The Supreme Court of Ohio honored Mele with the 1976 and 1977 Superior Judi cial Service Award. He was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church. Preceding Mele in death were three brothers, John, Theodore and Milan Vukelic; and two sisters, Mildred and Sophia Vukelic. Surviving are his wife, Frances A. Chaijkowski Vuke lic; children, Michael Vukelic of Steubenville, Nancy (Ger ald) Firman of Cincinnati, Janet Ann (Daniel) Polverini of Toronto, David (Teresa) Vukelic of Toronto, John (Colleen) Vukelic of Milwau kee, Wise., Steve (Cheryl) Vukelic of Toronto and Mary Ellen (Bill) Freiling of Mingo Junction; 1 2 grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; and sister Mary Campbell of Steubenville. Friends may call at Dun- lope-Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Rade Merick officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Pomen services 7 p.m. Tuesday. Rose Vusky Rose Vusky, 76, 1276 National Road, Wheeling, formerly of Bell- aire, died Saturday in Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 24, 1914 at Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Nicola and Sarah Boscoli Marfisi. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Vusky; a sister, Mary. Friends will be received, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, with the Rev. Pat Wash officiating. En tombment follows in Mount Calvary Mausoleum, Bellaire.
