ANNE SOUKUP Anne M. Soukup, 89 of Maynard, OH, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 11,1925, in Martins Ferry, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lojas Kowalczyk. Anne was a retired clerk from Loos Pharmacy in St. Clairsville. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club, Senior Choir and a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 666 at Maynard and former member of Seton Central School Board. Education was important to Anne, so she obtained her High School Equivalence Certificate at the age of 56 from the Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Soukup; a sister, Blanche Spisak; four broth­ ers, Benjamin, Walter, Joseph and j^dward Kowalczyk. Anne is survived by her five daughters, Pam (Perry) Jones of St. Clairsville; Denise (David) Berilla of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Lynne (Edward) Odorizzi of Powell, OH; Leigh (Stanley) Pempek of Fairpoint and Lisa (Chester) Mick of St. Clairsville; a sister, Helen Mihalic of Maynard; grand­ children, Anna (Berilla) Nutter; Scott Hall-Jones; Jenny (Berilla) Egan; Bryan Jones; Joshua Pempek; Lauren Odorizzi; Jessica Pempek; Taylor and Brigee Mick; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Liam and Devin Egan; Casey and Bryan Hall-Jones; Ava, Sarah and , Quinn Nutter and Karis Ann Pempek. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. and again on Friday from Noon until 1:15 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville on Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Father Michael Gossett as cele­ brant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. American Legion Auxiliary Services will be held at 6:45 p.m. and a Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maynard Community Volunteer Fire Department. SOUKUP, Donald Janies “Butchie,” 82, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 1,2011 at UPMC Presbyterian Medical Center in Pitts­ burgh. Pa. He was born at Maynard, Ohio on March 27, 1929 the son of the late Joseph and Annie Applegarth Soukup. Don was a retired Feder­ al Mine Inspector with the Mine Safety and Health Admn., a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville, the Saints Club and was an avid golfer. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and was an active member of the St. Clairsville Alumni Associ­ ation. He attended Indiana University on a football scholarship after which he attended Dennison Univer­ sity. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Virginia Homard, Ruth Serio and Mildred Sabo and 1 broth­ er, Edward J. Soukup. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Taddia Soukup; a daughter, Cyn­ thia (Frank) Jaworski of St. Clairsville; a son, Doug (Kathy) Soukup of St. Clairsville; 1 sister, Dorothy Bozick of Lima, Ohio and his grandchildren, Kevin and Caitlin Jaworski, Trenton and Taryne Soukup. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Sunday from 2-7 p.m. and at Thoburn United Methodist Church on Mon­ day from I p.m. to time of services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiat­ ing. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Clairsville Stadium Improvement Fund or Thoburn United Methodist Church. Edward Soukup Edward J. Soukup, 80 of Maynard, Ohio died Wednesday, Feb. 1 1, 2004. He was born July 2, 1923 at Maynard a son of the late Annie and Joseph Soukup. Edward was a retired employ­ ee of Consol, a member of the Maynard United Methodist Church, member and recording secretary of American Legion Post #666 at Maynard and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II having served in Company A, 723rd Railway Operations Battalion in European Theatre. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sis­ ters Virginia Homard and Ruth Serio. Edward is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne Kowalczyk Soukup, 5 daughters, Pam (Perry) Jones of St. Clairsville; Denise (David) Berilla of Rehobeth Beach, Del.; Lynne (Edward) Odorizzi of Dublin, Ohio; Leigh (Stanley) Pempek of Fairpoint and Lisa (Chester) Mick of St. Clairsville; sisters, Mildred (Kalmon) Sabo of Maynard and Dorothy (Jim) Bozick of Lima, Ohio, and brother, Donald (Lil) Soukup of St. Clairsville; grandchildren, Anna (Berilla) Nutter; Scott Hall-Jones; Jenny (Berilla) Eagan; Bryan Jones; Joshua Pempek; Lauren Odorizzi; .Jessica Pempek; Taylor and Brigee Mick; great grandchil­ dren, Sean Michael Eagan; Casey Aaron and Bryan Joseph Hall-Jones; Ava Jane and Sarah Katis Nutter and Karis Ann Pempek. Family and friends will be receive on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to time of service at 11 a.m. at the Maynard United Methodist Church with Pastor Judith Young officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. American Legion services by Post #666 will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Full Military honors will be conduct­ ed by the Belmont County Council of the American Legion at the Maynard United Methodist Church following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maynard United Methodist Church or Maynard Community Volunteer Fire Department. Martha Soukup Martha J. Soukup, 88, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, formerly of Dillonvale and Cadiz, died Saturday, June 15, 2002 al'thrT' BrentWrod'TI^aWrCare^Center in Sagamore Hills. She was born Sept. 4. 1913 in Maynard, Ohio, daughter of tfie^fate Trank and Antonia Pecenka. She was a retired box maker with the Cleveland Cap Screw Company. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Soukup; one brother, Jerry Pecenka and two sisters, Rose Kafka and Agnes Pospisil. Martha is survived by one daughter, Barbara Coble and her husband Floyd of Sagamore Hills, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonvale, Ohio Interment follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made in Martha's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of your choice. FLORAJEAN SOULT Florajean Marie (Blum) Soult, 88, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 while in the company of family mem­ bers. She was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Jan- uary 15, 1929, the daughter of the late Her­ man" Carl and Anna Julia (Wodarczyk) Blum. Florajean was a retired Librarian at Ohio Univer­ sity Eastern, where she worked for 32 years. She was a longtime member of Saint John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. She was an avid camper, cruiser, bridge player, quilter, a member of the Big Band 200 Dance Club, and a 1947 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Blum and a sister, Betty Spence. She is survived by her husband, John E. Soult; three daughters, Su Saun­ ders, Harpers Ferry, WV; Salli Nelson, Columbus, OH; Barb Soult, of the home; sister, Lois Baker, Martins Ferry; grand­ daughter, Arne Dietz, Martins Ferry; grandson, K. Robert Nelson, Flori­ da; granddaughter, Anna (Tommy) Anglin, Flori­ da; four great-grandchil­ dren, Leian Riggs, Tara Dietz, Isaiah Dietz, all of Martins Ferry and John David Nelson of Florida. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins • Ferry where friends will be received Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 N. Fourth Street, Martins Ferry from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 1 a.m., with Rev. David Damarest and Father John Brandenburg offici­ ating. ^ N~Y' Interment will follow in Rivcrview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. o /?«

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Tuesday October 7, 2014 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, OH with Rev. William Graham officiating. Burial will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Full Military Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. There will be a meal provided after the graveside service at the Woodsfield Nazarene Church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beallsville American Legion Post 768, 52651TH 2770, Beallsville, OH 43716. NeElne Southern Itfi&fi/vjrfu Nellie Southern, 89, Boca Raton, Fla., died Monday. Born in Flushing, Nov. 17, 1881, a daughter of the late James and Alice Piggott Kirk, she was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving are five daughters, Miss Marjorie Southern of Boca Raton, Miss Geraldine Southern and Mrs. Russell Lee, both of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. David NeMore of Vienna, Va., Mrs. Robert Brown of Lake Wales, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harry Southern, in 1953. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Warren Funeral Home, Flushing. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Flushing. :'•*» in ,

SOUTHWOOD, Raymond Paul Jr., 68, of Hickory, NC formerly of Bellaire, Ohio died SaturdayTMarch 2, 2013 at his home. He was born July 25, 1944 in Cumberland, MD., a son of the late Raymond Paul Southwood and Doris Clifford Southwood. He was a 1962 graduate of Bellaire High^School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving two tours of duty. Surviving are his daugh­ ter, Doris (Jeff) Ennis of the home; two sons, Raymond (Lori) Southwood III of Glencoe, Ohio, and David Southwood and his fiancee, Michelle of Pittsburgh, PA.; grandchildren, Austin Paul Southwood, Cindy Rae Ennis, Hunter Ray Southwood, and Janie Mae Ennis; sisters, Margaret (Edd) Morris and Olivia (Richard) Gulley of Canton, OH.; his wife of many years and mother of his children, Cindy Southwood of Neffs, OH. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Major Margaret Morris and Major Richard Gulley officiating. {_ Inurnment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the Belmont County VFW Honor Guard at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. SOVICH, Andrew “Andy,” 85, of McMechen, W.Va., died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at home. Bom in Glen Dale, W.Va. on November 25, 1918, Andy was the son of the late Pete and Ann Halchuck Sovich. He was a retired foreman with the former Marx Toy Plant in Glen Dale, and an Army veteran ofwwn. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his wife, Betty A. Scott Sovich; three brothers, Charles, George and John Sovich; three sisters, Mary Kunik, Ann Waryck, and Elizabeth Rhome; a grandson, Christopher Sovich; and a step- grandson, Matt McMillan. Surviving are two sons, Mark Sovich and his wife, Jan of St. Louis, Mo., and Ross Sovich and Vicky of McMechen; two sis­ ters, Margaret Dobbs of Moundsville and Helen Tolzda of Powhatan Point. Ohio: two grandcKiTdren, Cassandra Bray- den and Robert Sovich, both of Baltimore, Md.; two great­ grandchildren, Trae and Makay- la Brayden, both of Baltimore; four step-grandchildren, Jeff and Dina Morgan and Shane and Mike McMillan. Friends will be received from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, W.Va., where serv­ ices will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Arnold Kaufman officiating. Interment in McMechen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alt- meyer.com. SOVICH-FARMER, Deb­ orah, 53, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, formerly of Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday, February 10, 2007, in Wheeling Medical Park. She was born June 24, 1953 in Glen Dale, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clifford and Eileen Pettit Cunningham. Deborah was a former fami­ ly service worker at Northern Panhandle Head Start; a Protestant by faith; and deeply loved animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Chris Sovich. Survivors include her hus­ band Zeke Farmer; a brother, Gary (Nancy) Cunningham of Moundsville; two stepsons, James Farmer of Wheeling and Jeremiah Farmer of Rock Lick, W.Va.; and her many animals, four Chihuahuas, two mini­ wiener dogs, two shepherd dogs, and a goat. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville with Pastor Paul K. Smith officiat­ ing. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeling Health Right, 61 29th Street, Wheel- ling^ WV26003^___ Marquette Ann Sovich, 79, of Bellaire, OH died Wednesday July 13, 2016 in Belmont Community Hospital Bellaire, OH. She was born June 29,1937 in Bellaire, OH, daughter of the late Oscar L. and Ruth V. Leach Finkel. She attended the First united Methodist Church Bellaire, OH. and was a homemaker. Preceding her in death was her husband, Gail Sovich and a son, Rick Sovich. Surviving are her children, Steven (Elaine) Sovich of Caldwell, OH, Robin Fowler of Bridgeport, OH, Marlane Frye of Dayton, OH, Beth Ann Velanze of Wellsburg, WV, Donna (John) Strope of Bellaire, OH, Jo Lynn (Dennis) Vincilione of Triadelphia, WV .A sister, Donna Lee McCarty of Horseshoe Bend, AR. 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. There will be an announced Memorial Gathering at a later date. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio. ■ '

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iMSOVICH, aRichard^W' N;tch 28,Z, of Guernsey Street, Beliaire, died Saturday in City Hospital, Beliaire. He was a former steelworker; and a Protestant. Surviving are two sons, Richard Seth Sovich and Anthony Richard Sovich, at home; his par­ ents, Gail and Marquette Finkel Sovich of Beliaire; his foster par­ ents, Betty and John Echinrode of Charleston; three brothers, Steve Sovich of Salt Lake City, Utah, ' ;ny Echinrode and James Echin- both of Charleston; seven sisters, Donna Strope and Jo Lynn \ Mooney, both of Beliaire, Robin [ Foose of Martins Ferry, Marlene 1 Menderios of Germany, Beth Ann Barlow of Wheeling, Valerie Barrett { and Vicky Miller, both of Charles­ ton; his fiancee, Jeanette Shivley of i Beliaire. Friends received 7-9 p.m. i today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday until time of services at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Interment in Davis Cem­ etery, Beliaire. r S O V I N S K I , Carmellene, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013, in Camden, DE, her home since 2009. She was born in Bellaire, OH on July 3, 1938, to the late John and the late Mary Fialkowski. Carm married her hus­ band, Gerald, on April 28, 1962. She was proud to call Dayton, OH, home for more than 30 years and was a member of the Bishop Liebold Parish. She had many friends and col­ leagues who remained close to her heart. Carm is survived by her devoted family, her hus­ band, Gerald, her daughters Brooke and Brenda, and her brother, Bob (Lorlean), as well as many friends and loved ones. —f Final resting place will be Holy Cross Cemetery in Kent County, DE. In lieu of flowers, con­ tributions can be made to a charily of your choice. Anna Sowers Anna (Marie) Sowers, 79, Homeside Addition, St. Clairsville, died Monday, March 4, 1996, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Warnock, a daughter of the late Stewart and Florence Mansel Lloyd. She was a Protestant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Donald W. Sowers. Surviving are three sons, Terry of Rocky Mount, N.C., Dick of Decatur, Ga. and Jerry of St. Clairsville; five daughters. Karen DIesk of Colerain, Barbara Nichol­ son of Maynard, Judy Rogers of St. Clairsville, Jean Husek of Bellaire and Pam Ammirante of Wheeling; a sister, Betty Lucas of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grand­ children. Friends will be received Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Lee Eilert officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gar­ dens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Trail Emer­ gency Squad, St. Clairsville. Charles R. Sowers Charles R. Sowers. 67, Kenwood, Ohio died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Harrison Community Hospital. Cadiz. He was born November 2 1, 1937 in Flushing. Ohio a son of the late Charles Clifford and Ina Pearl Beale Sowers. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Y&O Mine, a member of the UMWA, and a member of the Springdale Friends Church in Kenwood. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by two brothers: Dave and Don Sowers; and two sisters: Ethel Sampson and Evelyn Milliken. He is survived by his wife Linda Cunningham Sowers; two sons: Charles Sowers and his wife Ginger of Cadiz and Dwayne Sowers of the home; a daughter. Candy Nitz and hus­ band Phil of Jewett; four grandchildren: Katrina (Jeremy) Bleininger, Jeremy Nitz, Chuckie and Brandon Sowers; two great grandchil­ dren: Austin and Alexis Bleininger; two brothers: 1 Raymond and Gary Sowers both of Cadiz; five sisters: Sylvia Worwa of Mt. Pleasant, Betty Barnhart and Maryellen Tuchek both of Cadiz, Ruth Toto of Adena, and Grace Cramer of Connecticut. Calling hours are Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Clark- Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral service will be- * held Wednesday at 1 1 a.m. with Rev. Scott Hazelton offi­ ciating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark- kirkland.com. SOWERS, Leona M. (Fol- niar,) 77, of Ebensburg, died June 22, 2007, in The Village at Morrison’s Cove, Martins- burg. Bom June 17, 1930 in Elm Grove, W.Va., daughter of the late W. Melvin and Helen B. (Danahey) Folmar. She was a member of the Ebensburg Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the choir, bell choir and the Women's Association; past president of the Ebensburg Women’s Club; Cambria Cadets Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps, and Johnstown Sym­ phony Northern Cambria Aux­ iliary; member of Ebensburg Betterment Council; and a graduate of West Virginia Uni­ versity. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband. Robert E. Sowers; and brother, Henry M. Survived by children, Thomas A. (Gina) Sowers, Rebecca S. (Robert) Bracken, Ebensburg, Kristine A. (Barry) Segear, Cresson, and David E. (Tava) Sowers, Rochester Hills, Mich.; grandchildren, Aric and Magdalene Bracken, Caitlin Sowers, Sarah Segear and Brady Sowers. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mon­ day at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebens- burg. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ebensburg Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, W.Va. Ex-Barnesville

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? ^V^Nationa!n^S,ty’, i:Road;astern West,.5CamPl» Clairsvillc, Ohio 43950 or Hospice- Guernsey, 1401 Campbell Ayi Cambridge, Ohio 43725. SOWERS, Terry, 67, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH., died December 14, 20 10, in Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, N.C. 7

Preceded in death by his wife, Belva, in June of 1964, he is survived by three daughters, Miss Jo Spaar of Cleveland, Mrs. Jean Rader of Lufkin, Texas and Mrs. Barbara Anderson of tMoundsville; one son, William J. of Lafayette, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild.

Funeral Mass was Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville with Msgr. George I Coyne as celebrant. Graveside | services and burial were in 1 Mahanoy, Pa. j SPADAFORE, Dr Anthony J., DDS, MS, 80 of Wheeling, W.Va., diec Thursday. December I 8 2008, in Ohio Valley Med­ ical Center, Wheeling. He was born January 16. 1928. in Fairmont, W.Va.. the son of the late John and Sarah Spadafore. He was a graduate of Fair­ mont Senior High School: Fairmont State College; the University of Maryland School Of Dentistry; and the Department of Orthodontics at St. Louis University. Dr. Spadafore was z retired orthodontist; and z U.S. Army veteran. He was z member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church; the Serra Club; the Civitan Club and the Short Circuit Club. He was also a member o the American Dental Associ ation; and the Americai Association of Orthodontics He served on the Board o Directors of the Southeri Association of Orthodontists He was once a faculty mem ber in the Department oi Orthodontics at both the Uni­ versity of Pittsburgh anc West Virginia University. He was a founding member and first President of the Ortho­ dontic Education and Research Foundation (OERF) in St. Louis, Mo. He served on the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners; and was a member of the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Thomas Spadafore. Surviving are two sons, I John (Nancy) Spadafore of Valparaiso,- Ind., and Dr. Charles (Lori) Spadafore of Wheeling; a daughter, Melis­ sa (Larry) Napier of Toledo, Ohio; his loving companion, Eva Marie Nagem; three sis­ ters, Mary (Andy) Izzi of Marion, Ohio, Betty (Paul) Graziani of Wheeling, and Helen (John) Diamond of LaVale, Md.; three grand­ children, Jeffrey and Lydia Napier and Gavin Spadafore; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Sunday, December 2 I, 2008, from noon-7 p.m., at Altmcycr Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where a Vigil service will be held at 2 p.mv fol­ lowed by an opportunity ol reflection and celebrating Tony’s life. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Mon­ day, December 22, 2008, at 10 a.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Bishop Emeritus Bernard W. Schmitt as celebrant. Interment will be held in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheel­ ing Serra Club, P.O. Box 4, Wheeling, WV 26003 or OERF, 3320 Rutger St., St. Louis, MO 63104. ^SPADAFORA, Sam, 98, for­ merly of Wcirton, W.Va., died Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born April 29, 1905 in Gypsy, W.Va., he is the son of the late Frank and Marie Theresa Biafore Spadafora. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joann “Jay" Iaquinta Spadafora on October 15, 1988; a son, Richard Anthony Spadafora in, 1935; two brothers, Anthony and Vincent; and two sisters,! Angelina Arlia and Mary Dolfi. After 37 years of service, Sam' retired from Weirton Steel where he was a Steward in the Tin Mill. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church; a member of the Knights of Columbus 3734, ISU Executive Committee and the WSX 25-Year Club. Sam was a Charter member of the Tin Mill Credit Union. During his working years, and more pas­ sionately after retirement, his gardening was his favorite pas­ time and work. Sam’s survivors include, four daughters, Theresa Niesslein and herliusband. Bill, of Weirton, W.Va., Elaine Gerrero and her husband, Bob, of Cape Coral, Fla., Joyce Schwertfeger and her husband, Noel, of West Liberty, W.Va. and Kathy Gill and her husband, Ted, of Kennesaw, Ga.; two brothers, John Spadafo­ ra of Weirton and Frank Spadafora of Inglewood, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great­ grandchildren. Friends will be received Tues­ day from 7-9 p.m. and Wednes­ day, April 28, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hert- nick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where the K of C Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and a prayer service at 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2004 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Entombment will be in the St. Paul Cemetery Mausoleum. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com. aSPAGNUOLO,^AWM^W/' Joseph (Spong),0 92, of 140 Walter St., Yorkville, died Wednesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, and a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, Yorkville. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are his wife, Anna Leoni Spagnuolo; two sons, Onario Spagnuolo and Mario Spong, both of Yorkville; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Lena) Corvi of Yorkville; a sister, Helen Spagnuolo of Rocca Pia, Italy; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil­ dren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Borkoski Funeral Home, Til tons ville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Lucy Catholic Church. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Vigil services at 7:30 p.m. Friday. SPALL,,sMl MyrtleeM E., 70,aU of,; Public■„ Road, Yorkville, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J., in 1963; her parents, Harold and Goldie Geringcr Keith- ley; a brother, James Kcithley; a sister, Bonnie Harold. Surviving are three sons, Raymond W. of Wilder, Idaho, John P. of Fruitland, Idaho, and James L. of Baton Rouge, La.; two daughters, Mrs. William (Kath­ erine) Hall of Yorkvftle and Rebecca Lucas of Westfield, Ind.; a brother, Robert Keithley of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Katherine) Eck of Indianapolis; 20 grandchil­ dren; six great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Joplin Cemetery, Boise, Idaho. Arrange­ ments by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Aiden Spangenburg Aiden James Spangenburg, infant, of Grove City, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was bom in Grove City on Oct. 15, 2004, the son of Mark E. and Aimee N. McClelland Spangenburg. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Robert McClelland; maternal great-grandparents, Jennings and Kathleen Long; and paternal great-grandparents, Francis and Margaret Connell. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one brother, Ethan Spangenburg of Grove City; his maternal grandparents, Bradley and Janice McClelland of Bamesville; paternal grand- par­ ents, Jack and Eileen Spangenburg of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; maternal great-grandmoth- er, Irma McClelland of Barnesville, Ohio; paternal great- grandparents, Anthony and Esther Marlino of Wilkes- Barre; several aunts and uncles and many cousins. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio, with Fr. Virgil Rieschman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Little Angels Foundation, P.O. Box 44272, Columbus, OH 43204-0272. i •g8S»>-.»4i< ;.S^

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SPANGLER, G. Virginia Schafer, 87, of Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., died Mon­ day, November 6. 2006, at home. She was born September I, 1919 in Wheeling, daughter of the late John and Anna Kirby Schafer. Mrs. Spangler was a home­ maker; and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Joseph F. Spangler, Sr. in 1999; a daughter, Lucinda F. Doty; and two grandsons, Michael Morehead and Joseph Spangler, III. Surviving are three sons, Joseph F Spangler, Jr. and his wife, Jan, of Elm Grove, Paul Spangler and his wife, Sara, of Wheeling and David Spangler and his wife, Mary, of Wheel­ ing; a daughter, Mary Ann Morehead and her husband, Bob, of Billings Mont.; twelve grandchildren, Rob Morehead and his wife, Rachel, Mark Morehead, Joseph M., Christine, Amanda, Jessica, Collin, Patrick, Aaron, Jennifer and Stephanie Spangler, and Evan Doty; and two great- grandchil­ dren. Michael Thomas and Rea­ gan Morehead. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 D.m., Tuesday, Novem­ ber 7. 2006, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006, with the Rev. Mr. George Smoulder offi­ ciating. Interment in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial conlributions may be made to the Valley Hospice, Inc., 132 Peters Run Road, Wheeling, WV 26003,______r ——^i Lawrence Spangler | Lawrence A. Spangler, 83, of 31476 Devoc Ridge Road, Lewisville, died at 12:00 a.m., Friday, August 18, 1995 at his home. He was bom at Burkhart Station on October 20, 1911, a son of the late Theodore and Philomcna Kuhn Spangler. Mr. Spangler was a retired farmer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, new Lewisville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Spangler. Surviving are three brothers, Herman Spangler of Canton, Roman Spangler of Lewisville and John Spangler of Newbury and several nieces | and nephews. Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 SR 78 West, Woodsficld, from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 1995. Funeral Liturgy with mass was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 21, 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lewisville, with Rev. Chester Pabin as the celebrant. Burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, near Lewisville. Vigil services were held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 1995 at the funeral home. Cleo Spanner /( y SPANNER, Cleo, 99, of Yorkville, formerly of 4334 Jeffer­ son St., Bellaire, and formerly of Littleton. died Tuesday. July 30, 1996. in City Hospital. Bellaire. She was a member of St. Matthews Epis­ copal Church, Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her husband. Frank, in 1971; her parents, Frank and Sarah Sole Nay; two sisters. Aria Freshwater and Jessie Hender­ son; a half-sister, Rosa Cum- berledge. Surviving are a son, James Nay of Lakeland. Fla.; two grand­ children, Candace Portilla of The Woodlands, Texas, and James Nay Jr. of Lakeland; a great-grandchild. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Hundred, where services will be held at 11 a m. Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Green­ wood Cemetery, Wheeling. ■Caroline Spano I Caroline F. Spano, 65. of I Hushing, Ohio, died Monday, I Feb. 3, 2003 at Barnesville I Hospital. I She was bom Aug. 13, 1937 I at Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of I the late Ernest and Mary Burkett I DeBula. I She was a former nursing assistant at Flushing Hills I Nursing Home and a member of the First Christian Church of Flushing. She was preceded in death by a son, James Hendershot. Surviving are her husband, George S. Spano, sons, Russell (Lori) Hendershot, David (Sandee) Hendershot, Michael (Mary Hendershot, Scott (Linda) Hendershot, daughters, Cathy (Brian) Watt, Nancy Dusz, Jody Smith, Patricia Brown and Cheryl Brown, a step-son Darrin (Elaine) Spano, 17 grandchil­ dren and one great granddaugh­ ter. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Beck-Allmeyer Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Claiisville, Ohio, where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Jim McMillan officiating. Burial follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the American C ancer Society. Catberj9%sp?m s SPANO/Catherine Alice, 88, of Richmond, Ind., formerly of Laf- ferty, died Wednesday in Reid Hospital, Richmond. Sh e was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lafferty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; a son, Joseph; a daughter, Shirley; her parents, Albert and Anna Kabuski Surofka; a brother; a sister. Surviv­ ing are six sons, George and Frank, both of Flushing, Richard of Laf­ ferty, Willard of Richmond, Albert of Morristown and John of Midway; three daughters, Mary Bishop and Cindly Sykes, both of Bamcsville, and Catherine Kovach of Lafferty; a brother, Stanley Surofka of Bamcs­ ville; five sisters, Louise Tiybuski of Tiltonsvillc, Joan Smith of Martins Ferry, Anna Lcdgerber of Bridge­ port, Alice Pckula of Blaine and Mitilda Monur of Washington, D.C.; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grand­ children; four great-great-grandchil­ dren. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral lit­ urgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St Mary Catholic Church. Interment in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Christopher Alen Spano 1976-2012 Christopher Alen Spano, 36 of Kalamazoo, Michigan died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was bom August 15, 1976 in Wheeling, WV., a son of Greg Spano of Somerton, Ohio and Mary Lou Inman of Coldwater, Michigan. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Jamie Bizarri and his paternal grandfather, Christoplier Alen Spano Joseph Spano. Toothman Funeral Home in Surviving in addition to par- St. Clairsville on Monday, ents, are his wife, Wendy Bush October 15, 2012 and services Spano; three children, Desiree were held Tuesday, October age 17, Allesandra age 10, and 16, 2012 Revv. David Powell Zabastian age 7; his paternal officiated, BAT grandmother, Dorothy Spano Interment followed in Holly of Lafferty, Ohio; a half sister, Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Caryn Dellamorta of Michigan. Grove, Ohio. Friends were received at JEAN SPANO Delores Jean Spano, 77, of Flushing, Ohio died on Wednesday. May 14, 2014 at Wexner Heritage Village Zusman Hospice in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1936 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Antonio Leone and Pcrrie Dale Leone. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sis* ter. and an outstanding homemaker. Preceding her in death are a son, Randall Spano: a grandson, A.J. Chance; three sisters, Dorothy Dodds, Lillian Williams, and Betty Jane Bartnicki. Surviving are her hus­ band, Francis Spano; eight children: son, Thomas (Lisa) Spano of Flushing, Ohio; daughters, Debra (Joe) Chance of Flushing, Ohio, Pamela (Henry) Longevitch of St. Claifsville, Ohio, Nancy (Ed) Stenger of Belmont, Ohio. Robin (Don) Buonamici of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Lisa (David) Heedy of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Jacqueline (Jack) Matusek of Cadiz, Ohio, and Hope (Gary) Kurtz of Dillonvale, Ohio. She has 18 grand­ children, nine great-grand­ children; two sisters, Carmen Moore of Minerva, Ohio and Mary Ann Bethel of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Danny, Harold, and Robert Leonp of Massillon, Ohio. At her request, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be buried at Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing, Ohio. Officiating the cere­ mony will be Reverend David Powell. In lieu of flowers, dona­ tions can be made to the American Diabetes Association and Conquerchiari. org. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home. JOHN SPANO John James “Jack” Spano Sr., 73, of Midway, OH, died March 29, 2016, at home. He was born November 18. 1942, in Lafferty, OH, a son of the late Joseph Spano Sr. and Catherine Surufka Spano. Jack was retired from Wheeling Township, and was a Catholic by faith. He was a U.S Army veteran, a member of the Fairpoint Polish Club, and enjoyed attending car shows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Spano, Jr. and Richard J. Spano; and two sisters, Mary Bishop and infant sis­ ter, Shirley Spano. Surviving are his wife, Joan E. Jaskowiak Spano; a son, John (Cindy Staskey) Spano of Midway; two daughters, Jeanne (Jeff) Mottle of St. Clairsville, and Joy (Tim) Strahl of Wheel­ ing; four grandchildren, Janessa Mottle, Jarrett Mot­ tle, Janelle Robson, and Paul Graham; a great-grand­ daughter, Aubri Robson; four brothers, George Spano and Frank Spano both of Flushing, Willard Spano of Indiana, and Albert Spano of New Athens; two sisters, Catherine Kovacs of Laffer­ ty and Cindy (Rick) Sykes of Bamesville; and .several nieces and nephews. / / Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, OH, on Thurs­ day from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Thomas Chillog officiating. Burial will fol­ low at Holly Memorial Gar­ dens in Pleasant Grove. The Belmont County Veterans Association will conduct Full Military Honor Services on Friday in the cemetery. 27 3 tijPie$£/>ano SPANO, Joseph Francis, 63, of LafTerty, died Tuesday at home. He was a retired employee of Ohio River Colliers and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Spano; a son, Michael. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Smith Spano; three sons, Joseph of Benton, 111., Kevin of Rayland and Greg of Somcrton, Ohio; two daugh­ ters, Linda McMiilcn of Bamesville and Michalle Jendrusik of Lafferty; his mother, Catherine Surufka Sp ano of Richmond, Ind.; six broth ers, Willard of Richmond, Ind., Frank and George, both of Flushing, John of Midway, Ohio, Albert of Fair- pomt, Ohio, and Richard of Lafferty; two sisters, Catherine Kovacs of Lafferty and Mary Bishop of Bamesville; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Friends received 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of services at 1 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Cancer Society, 146 W. Main St., St. , Clairsville, or to the Lafferty Volun- ■ tcer Fire Department. KAREN SPANO Karen Duncan Spano, 67, of New Athens, OH, passed away peacefully at East Ohio Regional Hospital on May 6, 2014. She was born on September 15, 1946 in Bellaire, a daughter of CharleTWalter Duncan and Hazel June Hudson Duncan. Karen was a graduate of the 1964 Class of Bellaire High School ancfwas employed in the dietary departments of Good Shepherd Nursing Home of Wheeling and Forest Hills Nursing home of St Clairsville. She was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church, a former President of the Senior Center, and a mem­ ber of The American Legion Post 36iL~ail of Flushing, OH. / She is survived by her husband, Albert Spano of New Athens, two sons, Frank Michael (Mistye) Storch of Lansing, OH and Stephen (Jennifer) Storch of Wheeling, WV and her only grandson, Stephen Storch of Cambridge, OH. She also survived by four brothers, James (Dorothy) Duncan of St Clairsville, OH, Robert (Sherry) Duncan of South Carolina, Charles (Pam) Duncan of Bellaire, OH, and Thomas Duncan of Bridgeport, OH; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be recieved at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Friday, May 9, from 4-9 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, OH. TMlm a resi­ dent of Lafferty, died Wednes­ day at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born at Wheeling, Feb. 1, 1961, son of Joseph and Dorothy Smith Spano of Lafferty. He was a banker in Santa Monica, Calif., and a Christian. Surviving in addition to his parents are, three brothers, Joe Spano of Morristown, Greg Spano of Somerton and Kevin Spano of Bridgeport; two sisters, Linda McMillen of Barnesville and and his twin sister, Michalle Jendrusik of Lafferty. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Art Decker officiting. Burial will follow in Holly Me­ morial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Assoc­ iation. SPANO, Richard Janies Sr., 76, of Lafferty, Ohio, died October 7, 2010 at home, He was born October 30, 1933 in Lafferty, son of the late Joseph Spano Sr. and Catherine Surufka Spano. Richard was retired from the Belmont County Engineers Department and from North American Coal Co. No. 5 mine. He was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Spano Jr. and two sisters, Mary Bishop and infant sister, Shirley Spano. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Korba Spano; a son, Richard (Kim) Spano of Bannock, Ohio; a daugh­ ter. Tina Eberle and a granddaughter. Tiffany Eberle of Lafferty; five brothers. Jack (Joan) Spano of Midway. Ohio. George Spano and Frank (Jean) Spano both of Flushing, Willard Spano of Indiana and Albert (Karen) Spano of New Athens, Ohio; two sisters, Catherine Kovacs of Lafferty and Cindy (Rick) Sykes. Family and friends will be received at Tooth man Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Wenger officiat­ ing. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lafferty. The Belmont County Council of Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct Military Honor Services on Sunday at 1 2:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Elizabeth Spanos Funeral services nd burial were held in Cleveland, Monday, April 10, for Mrs. Elizabeth Bethel Spanos, native of Maynard, who died April 6 in Cleveland. Surviving are five sisters, Emily Whysall, Akron, Mrs. Mae Billetter, Mrs. Blanche Miller and Mrs. Sarah Gee, all of Cleveland and Mrs. Florence Bresnan, St. Petersburg, Fla., and one brother, Earle Bethel, Cleveland. Emma Spanton 7/f^M- Emma M. McElroy Spanton, 82, 126 Poplar Ave., Wheeling, died Sunday, July 17, 1994 in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom May 4, 1912 in Bellaire, daughter of the late Theodore Mehlman and Mary Mehlman. She was retired secretary for the Ohio County Road Commission, a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Bethlehem, Bridgeport Eastern Star Chapter 452, Daughters of the Nile Temple 53, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem 22, and the Bell- laire High School Alumni Associ­ ation. She was preceded in death by a .granddaughter and five brothers, Charles, Fred, Otto, Herb, and William Mehlman. Surviving are her husband, John Spanton; a son, Eric A. Neer of Tren­ ton, Mich; and a granddaughter. Visitation will be Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairs ville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Socie- , ly, Belmont County Unit, 139 West Main St., SL Claiisvillc, Ohio 43950. Louisi° S^jrapam Louisia Sp&rapani, 72, St. Clairsville, died Monday in the Belleview Rest Home. Born in Italy, Dec. 5, 18W, she | was a member of St. Mary’s I Church, Lafferty. she was Preceded in death by her hus- | band, Peter, in 1959. • Surviving are one son, jSerafino, St. Clairsville; one i daughter, Mrs. Margaret Bower, Denver, Colo.; one brother, ; Angelia Guilini. iron Mountain, Mich.; and three grandchildren.’ A requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in... St. Mary’s Church, Lafferty, with The Rev. Fr. Joseph Mar- Unkosky as celebrant. Interment will be in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty "SPaRAPANI, Serafino “Pete”, 84 of Lafferty, Ohio, died November 2 1, 20,°. jL. He was bom September 11,1926 at Black Oak, Ohio a son of the late Peter and Louise Panchera Sparapani. Pete was a retired fore­ man for R&F Coal Company and a Christian. He was a member of American Legion Post 366 Flushing, VF^ Post 5356 and the Lafferty Moose. Survivng is his sister, Alma (Robert) Bowman, Denver, Colo, and three nieces, Janet Hatch, Roberta Baca and Virginia Lister. Friends will be received from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of funeral services at 1 1 a.m. at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory St. Clairsville, Ohio with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetry Lafferty. The Belmont County Council of the VFW wifi provide military rites at 10:45 a.m.. SPARGO, Pamela W. Walker, 59, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, Febru­ ary 7. 2008, in Wheeling Hos­ pital, Wheeling. She was born September 26, 1948 in Washington. Pa., the daughter of the late Edward R. and Mary Jane Keeney Walk- er. Mrs. Spargo retired after 35 years as a school teacher with the Ohio County Schools; and was a Presbyterian by faith. She was a member of the Social Sorority Alpha Delta P; and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Professional Sorority. Surviving are her husband, James Errol Spargo; and a sis­ ter, Sandy Walker. Friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, with the Sisters of St. Joseph officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pam Spargo Scholarship Fund, do Bridge Street Middle School, 19 Junior Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. _____ Phillip Sparish Phillip Sparish, 60, St Clairsville, died Thursday in Ohio Valley Hospi­ tal, Wheeling. He was a retired employee of the Consolidation Coal Co., a Catholic, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Elizabeth Bodis Sparish; a brother. Surviving are his wife, Mary Stella Pavich Sparish; a son, Steven Louis Sparish at home; a daughter, Shanna Dee Sparish of Columbus; a brother, Paul of Many, La.; three sisters, Ann Citino of Alliance, Mary Lou Holt of Wyatt W.Va., and Elizabeth Pavich of Hutchinson, W.Va. Friends will be received noon to 9 p.m. today at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 S. Pike SL, Shinnston, W.Va., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial follow in Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. American xgion services will be held this evening. $ &

) y \ r r*r- ' i J iSPARKS, Betty Leah, 86, went to be with Jesus on Janu­ ary 1 7. 2007. She was a long time resident of St. Clairsville, from 1954- 1969; was born in the Ohio Valley, and had family in the Wheeling and St. Clairsville area. In 1969. she relocated to St. Petersburg, Fla. Leah attended Bethany Col­ lege and graduated from West Liberty College with her B.A., and met her husband, Edward Sparks. She attended Boston Art School specializing in water color and pottery. Leah taught elementary school in St. Clairsville; and was a member of Calvary Pres­ byterian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Levy and Suzy Griffis; five grandchil­ dren; and three great-grand­ children. Leah will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Va., next to her late hus­ band, Edward Sparks, on Feb­ ruary 2, 2007. SPARKSMAN, Mary Alice Elizabeth, 75, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was born October 4, 1930 in Bellaire. Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Icie Sparksman. Miss Sparksman was a home­ maker; and a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kell Bernice Sparksman. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia E. Sparksman and Joyce A. Chambers, both of Wheeling; a sister, Dorothy Redmond and her husband, Augustine, of Wheeling; a granddaughter, Regina Batten and her husband, Chris, of S.C.; a grandson, Anthony H. Bid­ dings, II of Wheeling; a great- grandson. Jordan Batten; and a nephew, Willie Sparksman of Newport News, Va. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline Street, Wheeling, Sun­ day, April 2, 2006 from 2-6 p.m., where services will be held Monday, April 3, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Robert Ellsworth officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kep- nerfuneral.com. CARL SPARLING Carl Gordon “Doc” Sparling, 83, of Cadiz, died Monday, August 17, at 2 p.m., at the Kingston Resi­ dence of Marion, OH. Carl was born May 28, 1932 in Ravenna, and grew up in Bellaire. He was the son of the late Carl and Inez (Gordon) Sparling. After graduating from Bellaire High School, he servecTTn the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955, sta­ tioned in Guam during the Korean War. After his military serv­ ice, Carl married Donna Kay Tolbert in 1955. She preceded him in death in July of 2013 after more than 57 years of marriage. They had four children, Brian (Laurel) of Marion, Stephen (Terri) of Raven­ na, Michael (Gay) of Baltic and Susan Sparling of Wor-1 thington. Surviving in addi-1 tion to his children, are 16 grandchildren, five great- grand children, and a broth­ er, Thomas of Suffolk. Vir­ ginia. Preceding Carl in death1 were his wife, Donna; and a sister, Marian Carter of St. Louis, Missouri. Carl graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medi­ cine, and was a practicing veterinarian in the Cadiz area from 1962 to 1992. After retirement, he contin­ ued a limited practice in the Bellaire/ Wheeling area for a number of years. Carl was an active com­ munity member, including one term as a Harrison County Commissioner, and serving as a volunteer fire­ man. He also particip ated in numerous plays in Cadiz, Deersville, Weirton, Steubenville and Wheeling. Carl was also an active member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, 817 East Market St., Cadiz. A memorial service will be held there at 1 p.m. on August 29. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until the time of the service. Cadiz American Legion Post 34 will conduct military hon­ ors at the church. In accordance with Doc’s wishes and his life­ long commitment to medi­ cine, his body has been donated to The Ohio Stale University College of Med­ icine. Donations in memory of Carl can be made to the Fulani Grazing Project - dedicated to helping Niger­ ian cattle herdsmen become more productive. Donations may be sent to Fulani Graz­ ing Project, International Child Care Ministries, 770 N. High School Road, Indi­ anapolis, IN 46214, or via their website at https://give. fnicusa.org/donation/ memorial-giving. The family is being assisted by the Stofcheck- Ballinger Funeral Home. Condolences and remem­ brances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ball ingcr.com. EUGENE “Hille” SPARLING Eugene Hill Sparling, 87, passed away March 30, 2017, at the Liza’s Place Hospice in Wheeling, WV. He lived a very active lifestyle of farming, hunt­ ing, fishing, camping and coal mining. Known mainly as “Hille” to family and friends, he was also known as “Gene” or “Little Hocking” to many, others. Hille was bom on July 9, 1929, to Eugene and Ethel Harsha Sparling of Water­ ford, OH. He was raised on his family’s farm in the Hay­ ward Mansion which is the oldest house in Washington County (now 200 years old). He was born on a horse hair mattress which is still on the bed today. His play ground was the Lock 4 Sparling Dam on the Musk­ ingum River. He was preceded in death by his four beloved brothers, Wyndham, Ken­ neth, Milo and Donald. Hille was the youngest and last of the five ornery Spar­ ling boys. Hille served in the Unit­ ed States Army during the Korean War in Germany, Aug. 1952 thru Aug. 1954. He was married to Josephine Bowser Sparling who proceeded him in death in 2008. Hille and Josephine raised three children, Gor­ don David Sparling, Tama­ ra Jean Tiger (Jeffrey Tiger, deceased) and Stacey Hillis Sparling (Dr. Wendy Miller). He is survived by seven grandchildren, Jennifer McDonald, David Sparling, Jr., Levi Tiger, Jesse Tiger, Caitrin Sparling, Kiera Sparling, and Liliana Miller Sparling; seven great-grand children, Elliott Thomas, Tyler Sparling, Ashley Sparling, Andrew Bloom, Alex Bloom, Sarah Bloom and Daniel Goff; and one great-great-grandchild, Aubrey Sparling. Hille worked for 35 years for the North Ameri­ can Coal Mine No..3 and was proud to be a member of UMWA for 66 years. He was retired for 32 years, and he was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Key, OH. Hille was cjuite (lie toma­ to farmer and shared toma­ toes with all. He really enjoyed his neighbors and his porch. He loved it when everyone would stop by to. talk and tell tall tales. He certainly had some tall talcs of his own! His neighborhood of Key was his extended family for 63 years, and it treated him well. In his last several months, he had several caretakers, including Phyl­ lis, Misty, Anna Marie and Max (the best old beagle dog who he really enjoyed). Max even came down the road by himself to visit Hille. They were close and enjoyed cuddling. Hille will be sadly missed by all. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobs- burg, OH, where services will be held on Sunday at I p.m. with the Rev. Kurt Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memo­ rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH*. / U* The Belmont Countv Veteran’s Association will conduct full military honors i in the cemetery. SPARLING, Josephine, 82, of Key, Ohio, died Friday, August 1,2008, at her home. She was bom in Belpre, Ohio on March 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Wilson Gay Bowser and Rebecca Miller Bowser. Josephine was a former employee of Bellaire Hospital; and retired from the Sears Ohio Valley Mall store. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Key. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Snyder; and brothers, Holly Bowser and Harold Bowser. She is survived by her hus­ band, Eugene H. "Hille” Sparling; a son, David (Dawn Marie) Sparling of Canal Fulton, Ohio; daughters, Tamara (Jeff) Tiger of Bridgeport and Stacey (Dr. Wendy) Sparling of Galena, Ohio; brothers, Shirley Bowser of Alliance, Ohio and Warren Bowser of Belpre, Ohio; a sis­ ter, Judy Flynn of Pensacola, Florida; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kurt Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. wiiiio William Sparr, 85. reUred tarmer of RD, 1, SI. Clairsville died Sunday in a local nursing heme, following an illness of six months. Born June 17, 1882, in Mahaoy City, Pa., a sen of John and Susan Grow Sparr, he had resided there until 1959. He was a member of St. Richard’s Church. Park Crest, Pa., and the Eagles Lodge, Mahanoy. Surviving are one son, John Sparr, RD 1, St. Clairsville; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be held today, Thursday, in Mahanoy City. ■5 Minnie Spear Mrs. Minnie Spear, 80, 102, Bellview, St. Clairsville, died atj her home Saturday, following a lengthy illness. 26jfAUA 'IfH She was born in Monroe Co un ty, Ohio, April 7, 1889, a daugh­ ter of John and Anna Dierkes Kemen. Her husband, Emerson, preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Emma Vance, Farmington. New Mexico, Mrs. Louise McCracken, Canton, Mrs. Henry Shorter, Moundsville, Mrs. Ross Mow- i der, Wheeling, Mrs. John Len- acher, Rittman, Mrs. Charles Lalathin, West Union, Ohio and I several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Woodsfield with Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor of-j \ ficiating. Burial was in Pleasant* i Ridge Cemetery. Sparling

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Ineza DjEC.m Sparling, retired3 aaministra-t , tor of City Hospital in Bellaire, died Saturday in Cadiz at age 96. A resident of Cadiz, formerly of Bellaire and Jacobsburg, she was bom Aug. 29, 1897, in Jacobsburg. She was the oldest living member of the First United Methodist Church, Bellairo. Sparling, who was a registered nurse, was a graduate of Philadel­ phia General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a former school teacher and school nurse. In addition she was a former health nurse for the city of Bellaire and a former director for the Belmont County Crippled Children’s Society. She was past president of the Bellaire Pilot Club, a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Order of Eastern Star Bellaire Chapter No. 194. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Carl W.; her parents, * Lawrence Franklin and Mary Estelle Piper Gordon; two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Carl G. of Cadiz and Thomas E. of Suffolk, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Marian) Carter of Floris­ sant, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairs- ville. Friends then received from 11 a.m.-l p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Steve Spar­ ling officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3402 Guernsey Street, Bel­ laire, Ohio 43906. SPARZINSKI, Frank, 88, of Hillcrest Lane, Glen Dale. W.Va., died Thursday, December 1, 2005 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheel­ ing. W.Va. He was bom September 30, 1917 in South Huntingdon, Pa., the son of the late Walter and Mary Adamczyk Sparzins- ki He was a WWII Army vet­ eran; a retired employee from Wheeling-Pitlsburgh Steel, Benwood, W.Va.; a mem ber of St. Jude Catholic Church, Glen Dale; Knights of Colum­ bus Council 1907, F.O. Eagles No. 499, Loyal Order of Moose No. 1087, B.P.O Elks No. 282, Moundsville, VFW Post 4437 and Earl Francis Post No. 3 American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Joe and Stan­ ley; and three sisters, Julia, Mary and Valeria. Survivors include his wife, Betty Myers Sparzinski; a sis­ ter, Blanche (Walter) Zielinski of Apple Valley, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 710 Jefferson Avenue, Glen Dale with Fr. Thomas F. Schiffer as cele­ brant. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, where the Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com. SPEAKER, Betty Jean, 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, December 14, 2008, in Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was bom October 17, 1930, in West Alexander, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Willa Lytle Snodgrass. She was a former employee of the Wheeling Clinic; and a member of Our"Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Jerry, Jack and Willis Snodgrass and William Loos; and an infant sister. Surviving is her husband, Bernard FT Speaker; three sons, Pat Speaker and his wife, Amy. Kurt J, Speaker and his wife, Elaine, and Michael L. Speaker and his j wife, Rosemary; two daugh­ ters, Susan A. East and Tracy L. Roth and her husband, Jason, all of Wheeling; ten grandchildren, Mickey Speak­ er, Michael Speaker,;Amanda Speaker, Zackary East, Patrick Speaker, Grayson Speaker. Hunter East, Annare- nee Speaker, Logan Roth and Isabella Roth; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received from noon-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tues­ day, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Chris Turner as celebrant. Interment in Mount Cal-, vary Cemetery, Wheeling. | DAN SPEAR Dan Spear, 72, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, December 31, 2015, at his home. He was born August 24, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Daniel and Wilma Hodulick Spehar. Dan was retired from Penske Truck Leasing, he never met an engine he could not fix. He was a catholic by faith and a member of the Fairpoint Polish Club and the May­ nard Sportsman Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, fish­ ing and shooting at the pond. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by five brothers, Steve, Frank, Joe, John and Mike Spehar and an infant sister. Surviving are his loving wife of 34 years Barbara Burke Spear of St. Clairsville; his four legged child, Maggie; his mother- in-law, Mary Burke of the home; a sister, Katie (Jim) Reale of Canton; a brother, George Spehar of Louisville, Ohio; two sis­ ters-in-law, Zorka and Eva Spehar; many nieces and nephews all of Canton and many good friends. ^ Friends are invited to attend a memorial gather­ ing from 1 until time of memorial service at 3 p.m. at Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, with Fr. Thomas Chillog officiating. Final arrangements at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank the staff at Medi- Home Health, Valley Hos­ pice and my very special caregivers. Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place of Valley Hospice, 308 Mt. St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003. John Spear Sr. John Russell Spear Sr., “Old Goat”, 60, formerly of Bamesville and Martins Ferry, died April 19, at Bellaire Hospital. He is the son of Russell Spear and the late Helen Benline. CLOOfo Preceded in death by his mother and sister. Surviving are his son, John Spear (Keri Schmitt) and grandchildren, Anthony, Allanha, Alessia and two brothers. No visitation or services due to donation of his body to WVU Hospital, Morgantown. SPEARE, Leroy P., 84, of Long Vue Acres Road. Wheeling, W.Va., died Tues­ day, December 26, 2006, in the Ohio Valley Medical Cen­ ter, Wheeling. He was born May 4, 1922 in Fairfield ‘Township Columbiana County, Ohio, the son of the late Paul Elroy and Susan Waddell Speare. Mr. Speare was a retired installation and repair techni­ cian for the former C&P Tele­ phone Company for 43 years; a Protestant by faith and a U.S, Army WWII Veteran and a Sergeant in the Korean Con­ flict. He was a member of West Liberty Masonic Lodge 26; a member of the Eltor Grotto where he was a member of the motor patrol and was bestowed honorary Kentucky Colonel; and a member of the American Legion Postl; and a member of the Telephone Pio­ neers of American. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; and an infant grand­ son. Surviving are his wife, Carol Metcalf Speare; two daughters, Lee Ann Roeder and Cathy Lou Braun both of Wheeling; four granddaugh­ ters, Melissa Henry, Rachael Pitts, Melanie Roeder, Michelle Roeder; a grandson, Matthew Roeder; two great- grandsons; a great- grand­ daughter; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave, Wheeling where services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2006 at I I: 30 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Michael D. Linger officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwood Lions Club, P.O. Box 4173 Wheeling, WV. 26003 or to the American Lung Associa­ tion, 78 Meadow Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003. ROBERT SPEAR Robert R. Spear, 95, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. He was born October 14, 1921 in Moundsville, W.Va., a son of the late Homer and Dora Layman Spear. He was a retired from the Corps, of Engineers, Han­ nibal Lock and Dam, a U.S. Navy WW II Veteran and a member of Hannibal Unit­ ed Methodist Church, American Legion Post 760 Hannibal, Ohio, VFW Post 9930 Duffy, Ohio, DAV Chapter 4, New Mar­ tinsville, W.Va., Masonic Lodge No. 374 F&AM, New Matamoras, Ohio, and Ohio State Patrol Auxil­ iary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen E. Luikart Spear; step-mother, Trixie; sisters, Helen (Sonny) Henthorn, Gilda (Harry) Podmore; and baby brother, Harold Spear; step sister, Betty (LV) Yoho. Survivors include his daughter, Jeanne (Darrel) Ritchie of Hannibal; grand­ son, Eric (Patti) Ritchie of Duffy, Ohio; granddaugh­ ter, Leslie (Adam) Smith of Lower Salem, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Kyrstin Ritchie, Ethan (Darci) Ritchie, Bella, Kane, Maxwell, Helena, Sylvia and Eliana Smith; two great-grandchildren, Gene­ sis and Canaan; 3 sisters, Esther Hirshman of Texas, Dottie (Darrell) Lloyd of Lenoir, N.C. and Margie Riggenbach of Marietta, Ohio; companion and care­ giver, Lucy Dailey and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Cremato­ ry, 751 Third St. New Mar­ tinsville, WV. Funeral serv­ ices will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Hannibal United Methodist Church, 52732 SR 536 Hannibal, Ohio, with Pastor Steve Rice offi- dating. “7'NT Masonic services will I at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday at funeral home. Interment will follow in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio, with mili­ tary graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hannibal United Methodist Church Memorial Fund P.O. Box 32 Hannibal, Ohio 43931. Betty Spears Betty Ann Spears, 67 of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Thursday. May 27, 2004 in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. Betty was born August 19, 1936 at Dillonvale, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Vlcek Vomocil. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville. Betty was the best wife, moth­ er, and grandmother anyone could have asked for and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her hus­ band, Steve, her son and daugh­ ter-in-law Joe and Julia Spears of Columbus, Ohio, her daughter Tina Rae Spears of Yorkville, her grandchildren Rebecca and Rich, her great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Shana, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday, at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Father Bernard Krajcovic, officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. I'orie Spears Oorie M. Spears, 77, Ventura,. Co if., died Monday, August 16,. She w;u, bom August 2, 1916 in Marlins Ferry. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church. She is surviving by a son, Tom Spears; several grandchildren; a sister, Helen Coffey and several nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Spears. Memorial sevices will be Satur­ day, Sept. 4, at Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. Memorial contributions may be Wde to the Deacons Fund, Commu­ nity Presbyterian Church, 1555 Poli, Ventura, Calif., 93001. Charles Carroll Funeral Directors, Ventura, Calif., in charge of ar­ rangements. liOcT.sVJo ^ Dorothy Spears SPEARS, Dorothy Glass, 70, of 4533 Noble St., Bellaire, died Sunday at home. She was a Jehovah’s Witness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sr. in 1982. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Leonard of Neffs and Kenneth Jr. of Venice Fla.; four daughters, Carol Mellott of Tampa, Fla., Marjorie Miller of Sarasota, Fla., and Debbie Brown and Kathryn Freeman, both of Bellaire; 16 grand­ children; three great-grandchildren. Service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. SPEARS, Dorothy G., ^ of Magee Road, St. Clairsville, _dl£iL Mondav, Dec. 21. 1998, in Wheel- ing Hospital. She attended Kingdom Hall of High Ridge, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F., in 1988; her parents, O.C. Taylor and Catherine Marriner Taylor; a brother, Charles Taylor; two sisters, Verna Carpenter and Ethel Loy. Surviving are two sons, William R. of Orville, Ohio, and Ted L. of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy Lee) Stewart of St. Clairsville and Sandra J. Spears of New Prt Ritchey, Fla.; a brother, Oscar A. Taylor of St. Clairsville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. today at Beck Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Trail Emersencv Sauad. _ SPEARS, Frank “Conkey” William, Jr., 74 of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Sunset Health Care Center, Adena, Ohio. Frank was bom June 16, 1929 at Holiday Grove, Weirton, W. Va., the son of the late Frank “Hank" and Ida Plechaty Spears. As a boy, he grew up on the Plechaty Dairy Farm with his late grandparents, Frank and Anna Plechaty and his Aunt Mary Pospisil and Aunt Jean Niehart, both of whom survive and are of Dillonvale. Frank was a 55 year employee of the Consol Energy Coip. as an equipment operator; a US Army veteran of the Korean War; a member of the American Legion McCook Post 529, Dillonvale, the VFW Post 4811 of Yorkville, and the Dillonvale Eagles Aeries 1572. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Charlie, Jimmy, Ike Spears, his sister Wilma Babe“ Spears, and his uncle William Plechaty. Surviving Frank is his former wife and mother of his children, Virginia Spears; his two sons, Frank Spears of Castle Dale, Utah, William Spears of Dillon­ vale, Ohio, his daughter DeeDee Spears of Weirton, W. Va.; his two brothers and sistefs-in-law, Steve and Betty Spears and Joe and Joyce Spears, all of Dillon­ vale, Ohio; his four grandchil­ dren, McKenzie, Eric, and McCall Spears of Castle Dale, Utah, and August Gaitan of Weirton, W. Va. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio on Tuesday from 2 4 & 6 8 pm where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 am with the Rev. Mary Jane Knapp, officiant. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the McCook Post 529 of the American Legion at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas­ ant Grove, Ohio. SPEARS, Marion, 84, of Slidell, La., died Friday, April 28, 2006 at the home of her daughter in St. Clairsville. 4 She was bom May 13, 1921 in Ranger, Texas, a daughter of the late Archibold and Edna Hunter McKinlay. She was a member of the Aldergate United Methodist Church in Slidell, La. In addition to her parents, she l was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Spears; a sister, Louise Bitler. Marion is survived by a son, David Spears of Apple Valley, Calif.; two daughters, Janet Klan and her husband, Paul of St. Clairsville and Alice Brown and her husband, David of Slidell, La.; a sister, Dorothy Barton of Harlingen, Texas; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend sendees on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the family home at 71577 Main Street, Midway, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Tender Loving Care Hospice, 1231 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road. Brookside, Ohio. SPEARS, Marjorie Miller, 74, of Bethlehem, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at her home. She was born January 22, 1934, in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late^Roberl F. and Opal Kirkman Miller. Marjorie was a graduate of Warwood High School and The Ohio State University. She was a member of the Church of Christ, National Road, Wheeling. In addition To her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ann Ashcraft. Surviving are a daughter, Suanne Graham of Wheeling; a granddaughter, Chelsea Jane Van Camp and her husband, Capt. David Van Camp, of Augusta, Ga.; a brother-in- law, Daniel Ashcraft of McMurray, Pa.; a sister-in- law, Jackie Schuler of Beallsville, Ohio; nephews, Stephen Ashcraft and his wife, Sherri, of Savannah, Ga., Robert Ashcraft of McMurray, and Tom Schuler of Woodsfield, Ohio; and nieces, Fritzie Alloway of Wheeling, and Robin Stevens of Beallsville. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at 11 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2008, at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, with Mr. Ron Stul- lenbarger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Churches of Christ, Disaster Relief Inc., 410 Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. Arrangements by the Kepn- er Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Ma v Mrs. Maude WarnocK Spears, 84, 130 East Main St., St. Clairsville, died last Tuesday in Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling. She was born at Wamock on Nov. 2, 1891, a daughter of the late John and Mary Neff Warnock. She was a member of the Warnock Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Spears in 1941. She is survived by a brother, William Warnock of Wheeling. Services were last Thursday in St. Clairsville with burial in Warnock Cemetery. SPEARS, Nancy C., passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born October 30, 1934 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Engelhardt Hanson. / /L Nancy was a housewife and dedicated to her loving family and friends. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her loving hus­ band, James “Jimmy” F. Spears in 1982. Nancy is survived by her sons, Mike (Norma) Spears, Mark (Gina) Spears, both of Adena, and Chuck (Patty) Spears of Utah; her daughters, Cheryle (Greg) Torok of Dillonvale. and Jill (Kirk) Contos of Belmont; a brother. Art (BertlTa) Hanson of Shadystde; 12 grandchil­ dren, Jamison and Justin Torok, Tyler, Riley, Alex, Samantha, Tesla, and Athena Spears, Mathew and Lucas Ostojich, and Casie and Logan Contos; a great-grandson Koda Spears; and her faithful companion “Maggie”. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Nancy’s life on Monday December 19, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonvale, where serv­ ices will be conducted on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Lenno offici­ ating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove. Phyllis Spears Phyllis Thompson Spears, 71 of Tiltonsville, Ohio, for­ merly of Dillonvale, Ohio died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born June 24, 1934 at Martins Ferry, the daughter ! of the late Orlando and Marie Beabout Thompson. Phyllis was an Avon repre­ sentative for 20 years, a mem­ ber of the Dillonvale Eagles Aerie //1572 Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. “Ike” Spears in 1991. She is survived by a daugh­ ter Ginger Gildow and her hus­ band Ronald of Tiltonsville; two grandchildren, Nick Plewniak and Jennifer Gildow, both of Tiltonsville; and sever­ al nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invit­ ed to attend visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio, where servic­ es will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Marvin Schooler officiating. Interment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. SPEARS, Stephen L. (Squeek) 51 of Tiltonsville, Ohio,? died Thursday September 8, 2011. He was bornDecember 7, 1959 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Stephen (Oscar) Spears, and Doris (Fetty) Spears; two sisters LuAnn Spears, and Hazel Wells; and one brother Jeffrey Spears. Surviving are son Stephen Spears of Rayland, Ohio; two sisters Angie (Rich) Uscio of Rayland, Ohio and Lori Spears (Herb) of Columbus, Ohio; one niece, Myleigh Chastain, and two nephews Brian and Bradley Wells; friend Patty Gill and his cats. Spunky, and Tigger; many aunts and an uncle. Burial will be at the con­ venience of the family. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tiltonsville, Ohio. SPEARS, Virginia F., 80, of Dun Glen, died Wednesday, September 17. 2008, in East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martin Ferry. - She was bom October 21, 1927 in Herrick, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Faucet Edgehouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dink and Sonny Edgehouse; and two sisters, Amanda Huff and Betty Grayzar.- Virginia is survived by a daughter, Dee Dee Spears of Follansbee; two sons, Frank of Castle'dale, Utah and Bill of Dun Glen; a brother, Joe Edgehouse of San Antonio. Texas; a sister, Louise Santone of Greenville, Pa.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be Friday 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Monsignor John Kolesar officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. William Spears, William F. Shears, 76, McGee Road, St. Clairsville, died Sunday evening in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born July 23, 1911 in West Virginia, a son of the late William ana Jesse Mynteer Spears. He was a retired electrician and owner of Spears Electric Services, Tarpon Springs, Fla., and a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Taylor Spears; two sons. William R. of Orrville, and Theodore L. of Tarpon Springs; two daughters, Dorothy Lee Stewart of St. t Clairsville, and Sandra Jean Bar- (tolomeo of Tarpon Springs; a brother, Donald of Tarpon Springs; three sisters, Betty Brownly of Moundsville, W.Va., Stella Walker of Kenia, Alaska, and Mildred Lewis of Cambria, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairs­ ville, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Elsie Specht Elsie Lohse Specht, 87, 230 Cherry St., Chillicothe, formerly of Indiana St., Martins Ferry, died Friday at Medical Center Hospital, Chillicothe. She was born Dec. 1, 1902 in Germany, a daughter of the late Diedrich and Dora Riechen Lohse. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marlins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; one brother, Herman Lohse. Surviving are one son, Fredrick of Chillicothe, one sister, Martha Kahl of Germany; two grandsons; three great-grandsons. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, to­ day, noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Igor Bella of­ ficiating. Burial follows in River- view Cemetery, Martins Ferry. 7 .4 )Tf

$ (? a;S itph * ^ Wilbur Specht (8-\irEurope, and fought in the battles of Central Europe, Ardennes, Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart. Bill had worked for Ohio Power as a Stationary Engi­ neer for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the First United Methodist I Church in Martins Ferry. Bill enjoyed reading, watch­ ing college basketball, and most of all enjoyed spend­ ing time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Eve- I lyn Marie Paul; one son, Alan (Wendy) Speece of Penn Laird, VA; two daugh­ ters, Karen Kafka of Gaithersburg, MD, and Pamela (Dan) Maxwell of Canfield, OH; one sister, Judy (Wes) Hawes of Gene- I va, OH.; eight grandchil­ dren, Andrea Kafka, Matt Maxwell, Sarah Kafka, Justin (Stephanie) Kafka, Lindsay (Mickey) Jewell, Lorna (John) Taylor, Erin Speece, Mark Maxwell; and one great-granddaughter, Emmaline Jewell. /V/? Family and frienas wiTT be received Monday, December 24, 2012, from 10-11 a.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the First United Methodist Church, 307 Clay St, Mar­ tins Ferry, OH 43935. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. by the VFW Belmont County Honor Guard prior to the funeral service. , Loretta Speece ‘JLoretta Speece, 70, Clarke Street, Powhatan Point, died Fri­ day, Nov. 1, 1996 in City Hospi­ tal, BellaireT She was born March 17; 1926, in Pipe Creek, a daugh­ ter of the late Arch and Jennie Bel- i lville Doty. ; [She was a Protestant. i [Surviving are her husband, Ray : E.jSpeece; three sons, Ray E. Jr. of ■ Powhatan Point, John J. of Bethes- da*. and Howard Russell of Colum- [ bu|s; three daughters, Hope L. Car- I penter of Dillonvale, Connie L. : Mamie of Powhatan Point and I Jacqueline A. Thomas of Powhatan ; Point; two sisters, Leota Brown of Pipe Creek and Dorothy Maltone of Clarington; 10 grandchildren. [friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, today, 7 to 9 p.m„ where services will be held Mon­ day at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Donald Meese officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Ray Speece, Jr. Ray E. Speece Jr., 50, of Bridgeport, died Friday, July l, 2005, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom Jan. 11, 1955 in West Wheeling, Ohio, the son of the late Ray and Loretta Doty Speece Sr. Ray was a truck driver with XPress Trucking, Midway, Ohio, and was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a son, Ray E. Speece III. Surviving are his wife, Jayne Ballard Speece; a daughter, Christina Reed; a stepson, | Wayne McCullough of Fla.; a stepdaughter, Nicki Losa of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two brothers, John J. Speece of St. Clairsville, Russell Speece of Columbus; three sisters, Hope Carpenter of Rayland, Connie Mamie and Jacqueline Thomas, both of Powhatan Point; and four granddaughters. There will be no visitation. All arrangements are at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441- 37th Street, Bellaire. A Ray Speece y\ , SPEECE, Ray E. Sr., 69, of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday Feb. 5. 1997, in CityTtospitaCBel- laire. He was a retired independent truck driver, a Protestant and a veter­ an of World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Doty Speece; his parents, John and Emma Kinney Speece; three brothers; a sister; a grandson. Surviving are three sons, Ray E. Speece Jr. of Powhatan Point, John J. Speece of Lafferty and Howard Russell Speece of Wester­ ville, Ohio; three daughters, Hope E. Carpenter of Rayland, Connie L. Mamie and Jacqueline Thomas, both of Powhatan Point; two brothers, Paul and Phil Speece both of Clar- ington; two sisters, Mary Moser of St. Clairsville and Ora Turner of Zanesville; 1 5 grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg. Blanche Speer Blanche (Beck) Speer, 90, Cadiz, Ohio (formerly of Harrisville), died Oct. 1 6, 2004 at Harrison County Home, Cadiz. She was born Dec. 12, 1913 at Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late George F. and Mary (Evans) Beck. Blanche was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry and an avid bowler for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Speer; two daughters, Katherine Speer and infant daughter, Becky Sue: two sisters, Bessie Coss Sabic and Virginia Beck. Surviving are one niece, Mary Ann Karl of HuntleyrIH;; four nephews, George Coss of Newton Falls, Ohio, Ron Coss of Newport Coast, Calif., Kenneth Coss of Huber Heights, and James Coss of Rayland, Ohio. Friends are welcome on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., at Borkoski Funeral Home, 1 1 1 S. Bridge St., Adena, where serv­ ices will be held at 1 1 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 with Rev. William O. Webster offi­ ciating. Burial follows at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz, OH 43907 or the charity of your choice. Katherine Speer Katherine “Kathy” A. Speer, 50, Cadiz-Harrisville Road, Cadiz, di^dL Monday, July 21, 1997, afher home. She was bom May 13, 1947 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Blanche Beck Speer and the late Edmund Speer. She was a former employee of Morris Pharmacy’s restaurant, a bookkeeper, a member of Har- risville United Methodist Church, and Harrisville Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant sis­ ter, Becky Sue Speer. Surviving, in addition to her mother, with whom she resided, are several cousins. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borkoski Funeral Home, 111 S. Bridge St., Adena, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. James Huston officiating. Burial follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. SPEECE, Shirley A., 54, of New Martinsville, died Mon­ day, March 17, 2003, in Cam­ den Clark Hospital, Parkers­ burg. She was born at Long Reach, W.Va., a daughter of the late Layman and Dollie Brewer Speece. She was formerly employed by Northwood Health Sys­ tems, New Martinsville, and a member of the United Christ­ ian Fellowship Church, Mid- dlebourne. She is survived by two sons, Ira W. Lewis (Martha) of Weirton, and Robert Lewis, Jr. (Connie Damien Lindawood) of Winchester, Va.; a daugh­ ter, Tina Leassard (Keith) of Moundsville; five brothers, Walter Speece (Virginia) of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Brady L. Speece (Frenchy) of Conway, S.C., Donald (Patty) of Weir­ ton, Burl (late wife Marty) of Chester, W.Va., and Darrell (Missy) of Weirton; two sis­ ters, Nora Shreves of New Martinsville and Dorothy Ros- nick of Rayland, Ohio; 14 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. There will be no visitation or services. Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, in charge of arrangements. Former Area Store Owner, Sakfm? Anthony J. “Andy” Spehar, owner of the former Andy’s IGA in Martins Ferry, died Friday in Eaglewood Care Center, Springfield, Ohio, at age 83. Formerly of Martins Ferny he was bom Nov. 2, 1910, in Bridgeport a son of the late Joseph and Helen Frankovich Spehar. . ' Spehar was also a sales service supervisor for the former Zarnits Food Distributor in Wheeling, and retired as a meatcutter from Suter’s IGA in Shadyside. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva E. West Spehar; his second wife, Mary Glasser Spehar; a brother, Joseph; two sisters, Margaret Dorsey and Anne Oldham. Surviving are a son, Michael of Springfield; three grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Wake ser­ vice at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be l made to the Amerian Cancer Society. £ a^SPEHAR,h JosephM harM., 82, of S. Seventh Street, Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Peterson Hospital, Wheeling. He was a retired roller of Whceling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkvillc plant, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Faldoski Spehar, on Sept. 1, 1989. Surviving are a son, Anthony of Pasadena, Calif.; Tour daughters, Joanne Oliver and Mrs. Wayne (Kathy) Foucault, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Robert (Mary Evelyn) Jones of Columbus and Mrs. David (Helen; Seja of Santa Clara, Calif.; a brother, Andrew of Shadyside; 11 grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sl Mary Catholic Church. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m Tuesday. Wake services at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. A Mary S teharAS8^^\ Mr v \ \ Faldoski Spehar, 76, of li« S. Seventh St., Martins Ferry, died Friday in University Hospital, Columbus. She was born May 12, 1913 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Szymanski Faldoski. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Daughters and St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Club of Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Faldoski. Surviving are her husband, Joseph M. Spehar; one son, An­ thony of Pasadena, Calif.; four daughters, Joanne Oliver. Mrs. David (Helen) Seja, Mrs. Wayne (Kathy) Focault, all of Jackson­ ville, Fla. and Mrs. Robert (Mary Evelyn) Jones of Columbus: thrp.fi sisters, Mrs. Samuel (June) Banal and Mrs. John (Helen) Rucieski, both of Dillonvale, Mrs. Louis (Rose) Malinoski of Adena; three brothers, Michael of Pleas­ ant Grove, Philip of Wheeling, W.Va. and Joseph of Detroit, Mich.; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 -P,'1?- Ma,sl of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at l p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Burial follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be Monday at 3 p.m. and wake services at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. SPEHAR, Mary E., 64, of 3843 Adams Ave., Shadyside, died Thurs­ day in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Shadyside. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Glaser, in 1962; a brother, Robert Trigg. Surviving are her husband, Anthony J. Spehar; a stepson, Michael Anthony Spehar of Spring- field, Ohio; a brother, Vernon Pickett of Shadyside; a sister, Alta Carpen­ ter of Shadyside; two granddaugh­ ters. Friends received at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Arrange-, ments are incomplete.

T] e / / SPEHAR, Mary E., Of 3843 Adams Ave., Shadyside, died Thurs­ day in City Hospital, Bellaire. Friends received at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday, where serv­ ices will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Ada Speicher ^^9(90 Ada Mae Speicher. 42, Plainfield Road, Belmont, died Tuesday afternoon in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born March 16, 1948 at Barnesville, a daughter of Leslie Moore of Loomis and the late Grace Lashley Moore. She was an employee of Schlepp’s Restaurant at Morristown and a Protestant. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Kiger. Surviving in addition to her fa­ ther, are her husband, Robert Speicher Jr.; a son, Robert Speicher III, at home; four daugh­ ters, Constance, Melissa, Heather, all at home and Kimberly of Barnesville; five brothers, Charles, William and Roger Moore all of Barnesville, Larry Moore of Fair- view, and Mike Moore of Batesville; three sisters, Mrs. James (Sylvia) Hayes of Barnes­ ville, Mrs. Allen (Betty) Babe of Carrollton, Mrs. John (Debbie) Cybulski of Loomis. Friends will be received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Be- thesda, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Friday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. SPEICHER, Constance Helen “Connie”, 86, of Barton Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at her home. She was born April 29. 1922, in Hartford, Ct., a daughter of the late Henry Hille and Mar>' Zalenski Hille. Connie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville. In'addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Speicher, Sr.. Surviving are five chil­ dren, Pam Stewart of Barnesville. Judy McManus and her husband, Lloyd, of Belmont, Cindy Rathburn and her husband, Gary, of Ashville, Ohio, Robert Speicher, Jr. and his wife, Jackie, of Hendrysburg, and Debbie Withers and her hus­ band, Mike, of St. Clairsville; brothers, George Hille of Ballwin. Mo., and Robert Hille of Heath, Texas; sister, Marge Curtis of Colchester, Ct.; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Anthony Batt the celebrant. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 212 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. SPEICHER, Ellen Eliza­ beth, 80, of Weirton, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 at the Brightwood Nursing Home. Born April 15, 1923 in Pomeroy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Norman and Jennie (Jay) Baer. Her husband, William J. Speicher, also preced­ ed her on May 8, 1986. She worked as a clerk for the G.C. Murphy Company in Weir- ton until her marriage on Nov. 14, 1945. She was Protestant by faith and a member of the Weir­ ton Aglow. Ellen’s survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John (Norma) Tunanidas of Weirton and Mrs. James (Nora) Proctor of West Palm Beach, Fla.; her brother, Dr. Byron (Sally) Baer of New Creek, W.Va.; four grandchil­ dren, John “J.J.” Tunanidas and Cherie Nice, both of Weirton and James and Ross Proctor, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and one niece, Linda Baer of New Creek, W.Va. Friends will be received Sun­ day from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Rev. Timothy Allen will preside. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee, W.Va. Share tributes with the family I at www.grecohertnick.com. Robert V. Speicher Sr. Robert V. Speicher, Sr., 83 of Barton Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 7, 1923 in Doyleslown, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Mary Becker Speicher. Bob was a retired sales manager for Ashland Oil Company, a Marine Corps vet­ eran of World War II, and a member of VFW Post #5356 in St. Clairsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Stanley and Gene Speicher. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Constance “Connie” Hille Speicher; five children: Pam Stewart and her husband, Forrest, of Piedmont, Ohio; Judy McManus and her husband Lloyd, of Belmont, Ohio; Cindy Ralhburn and her husband, Gary, of Ashville, Ohio; Robert Speicher, Jr. and his wife, Jackie, of Hendrysburg, Ohio; and Debbie Withers and her hus­ band, Mike of Lafferty, Ohio; a sister, Maxine Musser of Marshallville, Ohio; 16 grand­ children and 19 great- grand­ children. Friends will be received at Toolhman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Entombment follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Military services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of Veterans of Foreign War.at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, J 950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228-4102. Robert V. Speicher, III 1984-2014 Robert V. Speicher, III, 30, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 12,2014 at his home. He was bom in Wheeling, WV on April 25, 1984 to Robert Speicher, Jr. and the late Ada Mae (Moore) Speicher. Robert is a veteran of the US Marines and a car­ Robert V. Speicher, III penter by trade. and uncles. He is survived by Visitation was held on his father, Robert Monday, June 16, 2014. (Jacqueline) Speicher, Roy Harshburger offici­ Jr. of Bamesville; four ated at Campbell-Plumly- sisters: Kim (Troy) Milbum Funeral Home, Sullivan of St. Mary’s, 319 N. Chestnut St., GA, Connie (George) Bamesville, Ohio. Burial Stobbs of Wheeling, WV, will be held in Rock Hill Heather (Jay) Strous of Cemetery in Flushing at Bamesville and Missy the convience of the fam- (Waylon Leasure) ily. Speicher of Bamesville; In lieu of flowers, two step-brothers: J.C. memorial contributions Moore and Chad Moore may be made to the fam­ both of Bamesville; step­ ily in care of: Campbell- sister, Amber Kelso of Plumly-Milburn Funeral Cumberland; and several Home. nieces, nephews, aunts Bernice Wilson Speidel Bernice A. Wilson Speidel, 77, of N. 8th Street, Marlins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at heFresidencc. Bernice was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on Thursday, August 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Joshua Albert and Hazel Alta (Stead) Wilson. She was a retired secretary/teacher's aide at Martins Ferry City Schools, Martins Ferry. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church Martins Ferry, a very active member, Sunday School Superintendent, Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher and served on the Board of Missions and Christian Education. She was a member of AARP, and served on the Board of Directors of Martins Ferry Model Cities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Speidel, one daughter, Audrey Joyce Lee and four sisters, Alberta Thornton, Betty Dowdell, Audra McCardle and infant sister Eleanor Wilson. Bernice is survived by two sons, James L. (Mary) Speidel, Prince George, Va.; SFC Jonathan M. (Stephanie Strauss) Speidel, Killeen, Texas; two daughters, Eleanor L. Shafer, St. Clairsville, Ohio; Irene C. West, Cheyenne. Wyo.; two brothers, Charles A. (Betty Lee) Wilson, Massillon, Ohio; James A. (Barbara "Joy") Wilson, Colonial Heights, Va.; one sister, Deborah K. (Paul) Curnes Sr., Martins Ferry, Ohio. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Sunday 5<\!->8 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m., with Reverend Joe Sanders officiat- ing. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 306 Locust Street, Marlins Ferry, Ohio 43935. Condolences may be made online by signing the guest book at www.kcllerfuncralhome.com. < h;< •; ^pr * \ \ \ vv

CHERYL LYN SPEIDEL Cheryl Lyn Speidel, age 71, of Groveport, Ohio, passed a wav June 23, 2017. She was born May 16, 1946 in Bcllaire, Ohio to the late Willard and Lois Workman. Cheryl was a graduate of Bellaire High" School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Univer­ sity and her Master’s in Education from the Univer­ sity of Dayton. She worked at St. Clairsville Elementary School as a first grade teacher for 25 years. Cheryl was a vivid collec­ tor of antique school mem­ orabilia. She loved spend­ ing lime with her grand­ children and will be greatly missed. ~ / L~ Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Ronald W. Speidel; son, Jamison (Dawn) Speidel; and two grandchildren, Joey and Sarah SpeideL Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 26 at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Road, N. Pickerington, OH 43147. A funeral serv­ ice will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at the funeral home. Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. SPEIDEL, Edward Ray, 83, resident of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, March 25, 2007, at home. He was bom April 2, 1923 in Bridgeport, Ohio, the son of the late James G. and Effie Kimble Speidel. He was a retired mainte­ nance employee with Ohio County Schools; and a Methodist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Wilma Speidel; and his wife, Mary Rapp Spei­ del. Surviving are his daughter, Becky Breiding and her hus­ band, Deacon Doug Breiding; his grandchildren, Jessica, Josh, and Eddie Breiding; his brothers, James G. Speidel, Jr., Kenneth W. Speidel, and Ronald W. Speidel; his sisters, Betty L. Kubovicz, and Shirley A. Griffin; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday, March 29, 2007, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at the Bishop’s Chapel at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with the Reverend H. Joseph Wilhelm officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Wheeling. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling. Frank B. Speidel ^ Frank B. Speidel, 68, of 215 Vi North 5th St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom Oct. 14, 1924 in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Edith Sedgwick Speidel. He was a retired accountant and a member of Grace United Presbyter­ ian Church, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by a » sister, Betty Harrigan. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Miller Speidel; a sister, Evelyn Schcehle of Martins Ferry. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Presby­ terian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of die family. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. SPEIDEL, Joe III, died peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2003 at his daughter’s home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 15, 1922 in Wheeling, W.va., son of the late Joe Speidel II and Elizabeth McClure Speidel at JoBetty Farm (now The Speidel Golf Course). He attended the Linsly Military Institute and Yale University. He followed his passion for fly­ ing by becoming a Captain in the Army Air Force during World War II and later became affiliat­ ed with the Glen Dale Airport. He retired from Speidel Broad­ casting. His charm, friendship and keen sense of humor will be missed. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 in front of the family mausoleum in Greenwood Cemetery. Masonic services will be con­ ducted by The Liberty Lodge No. 26. Entombment will be in the family mausoleum with his par­ ents and his son, Joe Speidel IV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Osiris Shrine Children’s Hos­ pital Fund, P.O. Box 2048, Wheeling, WV 26003. RUTH SPEIDEL Ruth Gayle Speidel, 91. of Selby Apt., Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, February 13th, 2017. Ruth was born in Beaver, Pa. on January 19, 1926, the daughter of the late George Albert and Sadie (McCullough) Miller. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank B Speidel, Jr. and a brother, James L. Miller. She is survived by a nephew, Allen Z. Miller and his wife, Patricia E. Winterhalter of Williams­ burg, VA. Friends are invited to a memorial service to be held at Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Mar­ lins Ferry, on Friday, Feb­ ruary 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Rev. William O. Web­ ster, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Mar­ tins Ferry. »--f / In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, Cor. of 4th and Hanover Sts., Marlins Ferry, OH 43935. Nathaniel Speights Nathaniel Speights, 73, of Columbus, formerly of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 at his home. 1 ~X\ V He was a retired employee of North American Coal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie; a son, Daniel. Surviving are his children: Oscar Speights, Nathaniel Speights, Re­ nee Jackson, Mary Speights, Ray­ mond Speights, Richard Speights, George Speights, Colette Jones, Sylvia Jackson, Linda Berhane, Kathy Scott, Brigette Speights, Jan Martin, Joseph Speights, and Jodi Sealey; 36 grandchildren, 10 great­ grandchildren; a brother, Robert Williams; sisters, Martha Stamps and Minnie Cunningham; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday from noon until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Long Fu­ neral Home, 5528 Cleveland Av­ enue (one block south of SR 161), Columbus, with the Rev. Jeff Jones officiating. Burial in Pioneer Ceme­ tery. RAYMOND SPEIGHTS Raymond Speights, 62, of Powhatan Point, OH, died Sunday May 8, 2016, at Trinity East Hospital in Steubenville, OH. Raymond was bom June 3, 1953, a son of the late Nathaniel and Ollie (Lacks) Speights. He attended River High School and worked for Consolidated Coal for 34 years. Preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sig­ nificant other, April Stone and his children, Raymond (April) Stone of Benwood, WV and James Michael Speights of Denver, CO. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Marissa, Ciara and Abby as well as a host of siblings, nieces, nephews family and friends. Visitation will bcheld'on Monday May 16, 2016, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crema­ tory 441, 37th Street, Bel- laire, OH 43906. Burial will take place in Pioneer Cemetery in West­ erville, OH, at the conven­ ience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Valiev HosDice. Ada Spence Ada Traylor Spence, 94, Nor­ walk, Conn., formerly of Jewett, died Thursday. Nov 4. 1999_arthe home of her daughter in Houston, Texas. She was born Dec. 17, 1904 in Medina, a daughter of the late George and Ann Lawson Tray- lor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by. her hus­ band. Warde Spence. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Spence of Wilton, Conn, and Mrs. Donald (Janet) Incerto of Houston; three grandchildren; sev­ en great-grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Nov. 8. at the Fairview Ceme­ tery. Jewett, with the Rev. Joseph Wright officiating. Blackburn Funeral Home, Hopedale, was in charge of local arrangements. r SPENCE, Froney F., 69, of 1336 Maryland Ave., Steubenville, formerly of Bellaire, diedJFriday> D.ec. 19. 1997. in Trinity 'Medical Center East. Steubenville. She was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William A. Taylor and John Z. Taylor. Surviv­ ing are her husband, Harmon Spence of Adena; a niece, Barbara Taylor of Bellaire; two nephews. Bill and Tim Taylor, both of Bel­ laire. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. 6/ Gera Mrs. Geraldine Palmer Spence, 30, Stewartsville, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Monroe County, Aug. 21, 1936, a daughter of John and Lena Ada Palmer, who reside in Stewartsville. She was a member of the Clarksburg Methodist Church. Surviving also are her hus­ band, James R. Spence; one brother, Earl Palmer, Cleveland; five sisters, Mrs. Iona Travis, Neffs, Mrs. Emily McGilton, and Mrs. Evelyn McGary, both of Stewartsville, Mrs. Bernadine Burghy, St. Clairsville and Mrs. Helen Kasic, Bridgeport. Funeral services were held Sa­ turday at Jacobsburg with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Grace^4 Lorettap tSSpence, 85, Stewartsville, died Tuesday at the Bellaire City Hospital. She was bom July 16,1880 in Morristown, a daughter of the late George and Mary Barnes Van Horn. She was a member of the Clarksburg Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her first husband, Benton Lynn, two daughters, three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her husband, Ross C. Spence, two sons, James Spence and Herman Lynn, both of Stewartsville, three daughters, Frances Humphry, Uniontown, Margaret Velegolla, Bellaire, Gladys Rumsky, Stewartsville, 19 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren, and two brothers, Albert and Herman VanHorn of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, with Rev. Gordon Farmer officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Morristown. SPENCE, Janet Mary Ann Struzik, 92, of 72640 Fairpoint New Athens Road, St. Clairsvillc, Ohio 43950, formerly of Weir- ton, W.Va. passed peace­ fully away Saturday January 15, 2011 at home. She was born July 19, 1918 in Weirton to the late John and Mary Mianowany Struzik. Janet wasaiso preceded in death by her sister Leoca- dia “Alice” Cotlilli (1995); her brother, Bruno Struzik (1996); her daughter, Sharon “La-La” Spence (2005); and her husband Dan (2009). Also her nephews Dan Coltilli and John Spence. Janet moved to California in 1 936 and was a tele­ phone operator for Califor­ nia Bell. She met Dan and they were married in Berke­ ley. California on April 25, 1942. Janet was a homemaker and loving mother. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she was also a member of the Christian Mothers. She was proud of her Pol­ ish heritage. Janet is survived by her son, Jayme “Jay” Spence and his partner, Tom Leonard, Jr. with whom she resided. She is also survived by her loving caretakers and companions, Kathy Haught and Cindy Tincher. Also her devoted dog “Cuwee.” The family thanks Dr. Kubicki’s office and the Valley Hospice staff for making sure that Janet was comfortable in her last days. Family and friends will be received at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 200 Pre­ ston Avenue, Weirton on Saturday from 1 1 until the funeral Mass at noon with Father Dean Borgmeyer officiating. Entombment will be held immediately following at St. Paul Cemetery. Arrangements by Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, Inc., Weirton, W.Va. www.steel I andwolfe.com. R. Allen "Spook" Spence, 68, of Lowell, OH passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on April 15,1947 ,son of the late James Ralph and Margaretta Elizabeth "Betty" Blum Spence. He was a retired truck driver of 45 years and a longtime member of the Calais Church and was currently attending Highland Ridge Community Church, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Cheri McMasters and sisters, Carrie Cox and Connie Kuhn. Surviving are sons, Brian (Liza) Spence of Jerusalem, OH, Carson "Bub" (Teresa) Spence, of Lewisville, OH; a son- in- law Roy (Arin) McMasters of Summerfield, OH; sisters, Linda (Larry)Lumbatis of Woodsfield, OH, Chris (Dan) Christman, of Woodsfield, OH; brother, Mark (Rita) Spence of Marietta, Ohio; two brothers in law, Jim Cox, Glen Kuhn, both of Woodsfield, OH; nine grandchildren; one great grandson and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, OH from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetic Association, Columbus/Central OH Office, 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, OH 43215. K§I*ENCER, Agnes Bernice Kosar, 93, formerly of Bridgeport Manor, died Thursday. May 27. 1999, in Heartland-Lansing Care Center, Lansing. She was a Protes­ tant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Marie Anderle Kosar; her husband, Thomas R. Spencer in 1986; two sons, Harold L. and Thomas E. Spencer; four brothers, Edward, Joseph, Frank and Fred Kosar and two sisters, Bertha Traylinek and Alice Kosar. Surviving are a grand­ son, Harold L. Spencer of Bridge­ port and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brook- side where services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. I » SPENCER, Amanda E. “Betty,” 71, of Middle- bourne, W.Va., departed this life Friday, April 28. 2006 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. She was born June 22, 1934 in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Ora and Edith Ash Thompson. She was a homemaker; and a member to the Tyler City Pentecostal Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters. She is survived by her hus­ band, William G. Spencer; five sons, Jerry, Terry, Gary and his wife, Christine, Larry and William “Willie”, all of Middlebourne; five daugh­ ters, Phyllis Spencer, Lois Spencer, Debbie Martin and her husband, Richard, Wanda Spencer and Lisa Willey and her husband, Brian, all of Middlebourne; two brothers, Ora Thompson, Jr. and Charles Thompson, both of W.Va.; three sisters, Mary Harrison (Joe), Jacksonville, Fla., Dorothy Wadsworth, Alvy and Shirley Chapman, Volga, W.Va.; nine grand children; a niece, Patty Smith, Hannibal, Ohio, who she helped raise. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tim Childers officiating. Interment in Victory Ceme tery, Alma. Charles Spencer Jr. Charles O. Spencer Jr., 77, of Wildwood, Florida, former­ ly of Adena, Ohio, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. Charles was born Oct. 24, 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Charles O. Spencer Sr., and Cora E. (Burlingame) Spencer. He was a Catholic by faith and a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Klamut) Spencer, and three brothers, Larry, Thomas and Philip Spencer. Surviving are a sister, Rosemary Spencer of East Liverpool, Ohio. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Altmeyer Funeral home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2006, with the Rev. Kevin Quirk officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, West Virginia/ Southeast Ohio Office, 1221 A Ohio Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer. com SPENCER, Claris “Shorty,” 83, of Proctor, W.Va., died Sun­ day, May 4, 2003 at the home of her daughter of Alma, W.Va. She was bom in Tyler County on Dec. 19, 1919, a daughter of the late Taylor and Ina Reed Eddy. She was a retired employee of the Timken Corporation, Canton, Ohio and she was a funeral home employee. She attended the Proc­ tor Christian Church; she was active in the Grandview E.M.S. and was one of the founders. She was also instrumental in fuhd rais­ ing projects for the Grandview E.M.S. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry W. Eddy, whose death occurred the same day as Mrs. Spencer's and Herbert Eddy. She is survived by her husband, Donald Spencer; a daughter, Judy Lisby and her husband, Donald, of Alma; a sister, Hilda Jean Cooper of Canton, Ohio; two grandchil­ dren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middle- bourne from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Louise Baker officiating. Interment in Beechwood Ceme­ tery, Alma. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grandview V.F.D., Proctor, WV 26055 or the Journey Hospice, 314 South Wells Street, Sis- tersville, WV 26175. SPENCER, Donald A., 70, of Middlebourne, died Tues­ day, June 22, 2004 at his home. He was bom April 8, 1934 in Tyler County a son of the late Arthur and Mary Wilson Spencer. He was a retired employee of the Tyler County Sheriff’s Department serving as county dispatcher. He was a veteran ot the U.S. Air Force, a member ot the Tyler County Office ot Emergency Service. He was a charter member of the Tyler County Amateur Radio Organi­ zation. A member of the Middle- bourne Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Denise Spencer, 1982. He is survived by his wife, Dortha Fletcher Archer Spencer; a son, Robert L. (Saudi) Archer, Middlebourne; a daughter, Madelyn Archer, of Middle­ bourne; three sisters, Joyce (Donnie) Jemison, of New Mar­ tinsville, Peggy Jo Welch, of Wintersville, Ohio, Carol Lee (Paul) Stackpole of Middle­ bourne; three grandchildren, Casey Streets of Reader, Robby Archer, of Red Stone Arsenal, Ala., Kelly Archer of Middle­ bourne; and two great-grandchil­ dren, Lindsay and James Streets. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middle­ bourne on Friday, June 25, 2004, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Sat­ urday at 2 p.m. with Evangelist Steve Peeler officiating. Inter­ ment in Middlebourne Ceme­ tery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Journey Hospice, 210 Charles Street, Sistersville, WV 26175. SPENCER, Eileen Manley, 85, ol' Richmond, died Thursday, September 27. 2007. She was a native of Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian Upperman Manley. She was the widow of Robert Leroy Spencer. She was a sec­ retary with the U.S. Government. She is survived by two daughters. Deborah S. Eggleston and husband. Bob, of Crozet, Va., Patty E. LeFors and husband, Ron, of Florissant, Mo.; three sons, Tom Spencer and wife, Nancy, of Cleveland, Ohio. James Spencer and wife, Kimberly, of Richmond and Father Bob Spencer of Richmond: ten grandsons; one granddaughter; 12 great-grandchildren; two sis­ ters, Marilyn Schlantz and hus­ band, Bob, of Shadyside, Ohio, and Patti Roth and husband, Don, of O'Fallon, Mo.; brother. Bill Manley and wife, Teresa, of Shadyside; and brother-in- law, Jim Spencer and wife, Lois, of Gaithersburg. Md. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 I a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Richmond. A Wake will be 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Monday, with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to St. Jpseph Home, 1503 Michael’s Road, Richmond VA 23229. Condolences will be regis- j tered at www.jtmorriss.com. J ELIZABETH SPENCER Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Spencer, 84, of Bellaire, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry and St. Clairsville, OH, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Country Club Retirement Campus, Bel­ laire, OH. Elizabeth was born November 12, 193 1, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Christopher and Ethel Wilburn Gordon. She was a Baptist by Faith and a homemaker. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Lora Smith; and two sisters, Helen Johnson and Estelle Foy. Surviving are three sons, Gerald (Janet) Spencer of Bellaire, OH, Tim (Gilda) Spencer of Chicago, IL, and John Spencer of St. Clairsville, OH; sister, Frances Veal of Falls Church, VA; seven grand­ children, including Eddie Smith of St. Clairsville, OH, whom she raised; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6- 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crema­ tory, 441 37th St., Bellaire, OH, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Mon­ day with Ministec,Ruth Snell officiating, / L- Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Bel­ laire, OH. ______EUNICE SPENCER 1963-2015 Eunice Elizabeth (Henry) sisters, Wanda J. (Fred) Spencer, 52, of Bellaire, Hedger of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Ohio, Patricia A. (Buddy) October 2, 2015 at Ohio Palmer of Morgantown, Valley Medical Center. West Virginia, and Betty She was bom June 6, S. (Doug) Elerick of 1963 in Bamesville, Ohio, Bamesville, Ohio; several daughter of the late Robert nieces and nephews; and T. Henry and Patricia A. a special great-nephew, Tucker Henry. Jazon (Boom Boom). A loving and devoted Family and friends wife, mother, and sis- are welcome to visit ter, Eunice will be sadly Tuesday, Oct.. 6 from 4 missed. p.m., until the time of ser­ in addition to her par- vice beginning at 6 p.m. ents, she was preceded at Kelly Kemp Braido in death by her husband Patron Funeral Homes & of 28 years, William H. Crematory, 322 N. Main Spencer, Jr. and infant St., Bethesda, Ohio., with brother, Robert T. Henry, pastor Bob Merritt offi- Jr. /£>$/&'' ciating. Interment will Eunice is survived by be at the convenience of her children, William Eunice’s family. T. (Jamie) Spencer of To leave a special mes- Dillonvale, Ohio, Lacy A. sage for Eunice’s family, Spencer, Kayla L. Spencer please visit: kellykemp- both of Bellaire, Ohio; braidopatronfuneral- aunt, Dora Jean Adkins homes.com. of Badgersburg, Ohio; Evelyn Spencer Evelyn E. Schaffer Spencer, 85, formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday in Inn-Madison Health Care, 6831 Chapel Road, Madison. She was bom April 22, 1906 at Brookside, daugh­ ter of the late Edward and Florence Wilkenson Schaffer. She was a member of the West Bridgeport Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L.,; a daughter, Marjorie Benjamin; a brother, Ervin Schaffer. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James (Patricia) Paroline of Eastlake, Mrs. Louis (Bonnie) Burkhardt of Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. Anthony (Carol) Stankavich of Kokomo, Ind.; a brother, Melvin Schaffer of Brookside; a sister, Virginia ICrauth of Canton; 16 grandchildren;. 22 great-grand­ children. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Satur­ day, with the Rev. Loman Fish of­ ficiating. Burial follows in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. SPENCER, Florence E. i/uUard, 70, of Vine St., Martins Ferry, died Saturday. Dec 23. 1995. in Wheel­ ing Hospital. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Edith M. Parker Bullard. Surviving are her husband, Grover C. Spencer Jr.; three sons, James C. of Toledo, Grover C. Ill of Martins Ferry, and Gregory C. of Steubenville; four daughters, Mrs. William (Joyce) Brooks of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Willie (Janet) Ford of Bellaire. Mrs. Sha- heed (Rowena) Cochran of Wheel­ ing, and Mrs. Lorenzo (Gloria) But­ ler of Phoenix; a brother, William P. Bullard of San Francisco; two sis­ ters, Nancy Guinn of Martins Ferry, and Mrs. Dewayne (Alberta) Patter­ son of Canonsburg, Pa.; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchil- ■ dren. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth streets, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Inter­ ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SPENCER, Frances Lee, 85, of Glenview Drive, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at home. She was born February 7, 1922 in Jefferson County, Ala., the daughter of the late Andrew L. and Nettie M. Hel­ ton Askew. She was a retired Postmas­ ter of Hastings, W.Va.; and a member of the Victory Fami­ ly Church in Cranberry Township, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison J. Spencer; and two brothers, Doyle and Robert Askew. Survivors include a daugh­ ter, Sue (Bill) Zills of New Martinsville; two sons, Jim (Sharon) Spencer of Ravenswood, W.Va. and John (Kathy) Spencer of Cranberry Township; two sisters, Car­ olyn (Grafton) Moore and Betty (Bill) Highfield. both of Sheffield, Ala.; two brothers, Andrew (Bernice) Askew of Austin, Texas and William (Doris) Askew of Sheffield, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Les (Kris) Zills of Alma, W.Va., Suzette (Jarrod) Durig of Washington, Pa., David (Jill) Spencer of Richmond, Va., Gayle (Scott) Bailey of Charleston, W.Va., Jamie (James) Gould Of Ravenswood, W.Va.. Jennifer (Brady) Novotny of Cranber­ ry, Pa., and Elizabeth Spencer of Houston, Texas; 10 greal- grandchildren, Nathaniel, Zachary, and Anna Zills, Joshua, Abbey, Ashley, and Andrew Durig, Austin and Ethan Spencer, and Gracie Gould; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Friday from 1 I a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, with Pastor John Nuzzo offi- rintin Gregory Spencer 1 Gregory C. Spencer, 50, of] Adams St., Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Monongahela Valley Hospital, Monongahela, Pa. He was born May 26, 1955 in Martins Ferry, a son of Grover C. Spencer, Jr. and the late Florence E. (Bullard) Spencer. He was a truck driver for Fraley & Schilling Trucking Co. of Brilliant, Ohio, and a member of the Christian Truckers Assoc, and the Full Gospel Ministries. Surviving in addition to his father of Martins Ferry are his wife Debbie (Eshbaugh) Spencer, three daughters Ashley, Rebekah, and Rachael Spencer and a son, Joseph Spencer, all of the home; two brothers, James C. Spencer of Toledo, Ohio and Grover C. Spencer, III of Martins Ferry; and four sisters Joyce (William) Brooks of St. Clairsville. , Janet (Willie) Ford of Bellaire, Rowena (Roy) Cochran of Wheeling, W.Va., and Gloria Butler of Phoenix, Arizona. Friends will be received Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 from 1 1 a.m., until time of services at 1 p.m., with Pastor Rocky Jenkins officiating at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. SPENCER, Grover C., °3, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, April 23, 2010. TV He was born May 14, 1926, in Marion County, W.Va., a son of the late Grover C. and Mable (Gilispie) Spencer. He was a retired meat cutter and coal miner. Grover was a Deacon of Pilgrim Rest Baptist of Bellaire, Ohio and a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence E. (Bullard) Spencer and a son, Gregor)' C. Spencer. Surviving are two sons, James C. Spencer of Toledo, Ohio and Grover C. Spencer, III of Marlins Ferry, four daughters, Joyce (William) Brooks of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Janet (Willie) Ford of Bellaire, Rowena (Sha heed) Cochran of Wheeling, W.Va., and Gloria Butler of Phoenix, Ariz., a brother. Rev Houston Spencer of Va., 17 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday 5-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry. Additional visitation will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 10 a.m. until time of services at 1 1 a.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Bellaire, with Pastor Robert Ellsworth officiating, Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. SPENCER, James D., 73, of Weirton, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 18, 206 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio. Born July 9, 193 3 in Shirley, W.Va., he is a son of the late Richard and Amy Thompson Spencer. James is retired from the Barkhurst Construction Company where he worked as a welder and a truck driv­ er. He loved to hunt, fish, and travel and was a Protes­ tant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie “Sally” Spencer; a brother, Leman Spencer; three sisters, Sylvia Spencer, Anna Lou Law and Goldie Marie Ash. James’s survivors include his wife, Patricia A. For­ rester Spencer, of the home; a daughter. Peggy Zablackas and her husband, Bill of Weirton; two sons, Keith Matthews and his wife, Anna and Doug Matthews and his wife, Sue, both of Empire, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer Zablackas Lester and her husband, Brandon, of Columbus, Ohio, Erica Zablackas of Weirton, W.Va., David Matthews and his wife, Jen­ nifer of Empire, Ohio, Kevin Matthews and his wife, Erika of Limington, Maine, Ash­ ley, Adam and Austin Matthews, all of Empire, Ohio; two great-grandchil­ dren, Natalie Matthews and Riley Alexander Matthews, both of Limington, Main; two brothers, William and Golden Spencer; two sisters, Arah Stoneking and Mary Ruth Nichols, all of Middle- bourne, W.Va. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home, 302 Main Street, Toronto, Ohio. Family and friends will also gather on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Furbee Funeral Home, 217 Main Street. Middlebourne, WV where funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 1 1 a.m. with Pastor A1 Talkington offici­ ating. Burial will follow at Middlebourne Cemetery. Directions to the Furbee Funeral Home may be locat­ ed at the Clarke Funeral Home website or by calling either the Clarke Funeral Home, (740) 537-1234 or (800) 588-1446 or the Furbee Funeral Home (304) 758-2166. ■ .. ^ Josephine Spencer Josephine H. Klamut Spencer, 68, Route 1, Adena, died Thursday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Mar­ tins Ferry. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Klamut and Josephine Franczak Klamut Bargiel; three brothers, Stanley Klamut, Alex Klamut, and Theodore Klamut. Surviving are her husband, Charles O. Spencer Jr.; two brothers, Joseph and Michael Klamut, both of Wheeling; five sisters, Mrs. Frank (Amelia) Pagot of Lansing, Mrs. Charles A. (Phyllis) Allen, Mrs. Carl (Wanda) Bidka, Frances Bargiel and Anna Bargiel, all of Wheeling; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Ar­ rangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home Home, 1400 Eoff St, Wheel­ ing. SPENCER^athryrnf!, 56, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home. She was bom January 24, 1952 in Sistersville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Franklin Leasure and Mabel Tice Leasure. Kathryn was a homemaker and a member of Realy For Life for the American Can­ cer Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Michael Spencer. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” Spencer; sons, Kevin Barnhart of Bens Run, W.Va., Roger Posey of Friendly, W.Va. and Jamie Barnhart of Mor­ gantown, W.Va.; daughter, Katrina Spencer of Bluefield, W.Va.; six grandchildren; one brother, Larry Leasure of Sistersville, W.Va. and sis­ ters, Ginger Underwood and Linda Owens both of Sis­ tersville. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home, Sis­ tersville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. Mary Alice Spencer Mary Alice Spencer, 68, of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of Piedmont, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003 at the Donegan Nursing Home in Kissimmee, Florida. She was bom May 21, 1935, at Loudon, Tenn., daughter of the late James E. and Hazel Black. She was a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Spencer, Sr. Surviving are a son, James (Patsy) Spencer Jr. of Kissimmee, Fla.; two grandchil­ dren, Tracie (David) Pagel of Wisconsin and James Spencer III of Kissimmee, Fla.; two great - grandchildren of Wisconsin; one sister, Betty Wyat and two brothers, Gary Black and Earl Black, all of Akron, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Scott Funeral Home, 1009 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge, Ohio, with Evangelist Dick Harris, officiat­ ing. Interment in Harmony Cemetery. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at; http://scott.plan4ever.com. Mary Spencer Surviving are a daughter, Mary M Ann Hall of Martins Ferry; two B?'1 Kelly Spencer, 60, N, sisters, Betty M. Kelly of Martins Martins Ferry, died Sun- Ferry and Mrs. Carl (Emma) iq/i ™ ?: She was born Feb- 3- Palmer of Moundsville, W.Va. \ Martins Ferry, daughter of Members of the family will Ov late Thomas W. and Lizzie Mae receive -friends at the Heslop . j Parker Kelly. Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to h Se.*waiLa member of St. Mary 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 < £ath,obf Church and Waneta Tribe p.m. Tuesday, where services will 4^ FerrythG Redmen both in Martins be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial follows in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport.* Wake services will be rsunner. Tuesday at 8 p.m., in the funeral hnmp SPENCER, Mary Cather­ ine, 60, of Indiana, Pa., for­ merly of Alma, VV.Va., depart­ ed this life Saturday, December 28. 2007, in Shadyside Hospi­ tal. Pittsburgh. She was bom in Uniontown, Pa. on June 6. 1947, a daughter of the late Hayden and Hattie Cain Stark. Mary was a retired Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of the Feder­ al National Mortgage Associa­ tion (Fanny Mae.) She attended the Victory United Methodist Church, Alma. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Francis,, Raymond and James (JC) Stark. She is survived by her hus­ band, Charles Lanny Spencer: a daughter, Shawne Patricia Delong of Fayetteville, N.C.; three brothers, Calvin Stark and his wife, Harriet, Fairchance. Pa., Dale Stark and his wife, Carol, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Richard Stark and his wife. Mary Ann. Uniontown, Pa.: sis- ters-in-Iaw, Shirley Stark. Ewan, N.J. and Jackie Stark, Union- town. Pa.: a granddaughter, Eden Lani Nims. Fayetteville, N.C.; a special friend who was Like a sister, Marcia Malcom. Indiana, Pa.: several nieces and nephews; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Furbee Funeral Home, Tyler City Community, Alma, Thursday al l p.m. with the Reverend Donald Thomas officiating. A memorial service will be held at the Haky Funeral Home. Uniontown. Pa., Friday at 1 p.m. Inurnment to follow in Syl­ van Heights Cemetery, Union- 4town, Pa. y i®Sf.&,« W. Main St., Barnesville, died Sunday in Barnesville Hospital. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Barnesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W.; her parents, Virgil and Iva Grace Gibbons Carter; a brother. Surviving are three daughters, Gwen Wright and Marsi Long, both of Barnesville, and Lori Bhada of Ellenwood, Ga.; four brothers, Wilfred Carter of Milwaukee, Gerald Carter of Alliance, Ohio, Virgil Carter of Baird, Ohio, and Norman Carter of Columbus; two sisters, Lillis Flenikin of New Castle, Pa., and Adda Belle Cut- . ..w.aTl shaver of Palacios, Texas; se»vi. grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements by Campbell-Plumly-Milbum Funeral Home, Barnesville. Otis Spencer*^1 Otis E. Spencer, 78, Holloway, died Saturday at a Cambridge Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1890, in Indiana, son of the late Martin and Eliz Flowers Spencer. He was Methodist by faith, a retired employe of the B and O Railroad and a veteran of World War I. His wife, Grace Spencer, preced­ ed him in death. Surviving are two sons, Joseph of South Bend, Ind., Henry of Michigan, one daughter. Miss Eleanor Spencer of Holloway, tw brothers, Henry of Holloway, Harvey of Ft. Wayne, Ind., one sister, Mrs. Della Dickey of Holloway, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Flushing with the Rev. James Dyer officiating. Burial was in Rankin Cemetery. t' PATSY SPENCER Patsy Jo “Patty” (Hol­ loway) Spencer, 61, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on August 8, 2015. Patty was born at home on September 7, 1953, in Holloway, OH, to the late Wilbur Sr. and Georgia (Stoner) Holloway. On April 18, 1970, she married James W. Spencer Jr. in Piedmont, OH. Patty worked as a Group Leader in the molding department at Mercury Marine for 30 years. She enjoyed crafting, slot machines at the casino, col­ lecting Precious Moments with her daughter, hunting, camping, and fishing in her younger years. Patty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind her Jack Russell pup Sparky. Along with her loving husband of 45 years, she is survived by their two children, Trade (David) Pagel of Stevens Point, WI; and James Spencer III of Kissimmee, FL. She leaves behind two beloved grandchildren: Lisa Pagel and David Pagel Jr., both of Stevens Point, WI. Siblings, Nancy (Richard) Wagner of Cam­ bridge, OH; Jean DeVault of Myrtle Beach, SC; Richard (Barbara) Hol­ loway of Kissimmee, FL; Anita (Brian) Schaeffer of Holloway, OH; and Ruth (Kenny) Staten of Hol­ loway, OH. Stepdaughter: Carmin Venable of Saint Cloud, FL. She is also sur­ vived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, broth­ ers, David Holloway, Wilbur Holloway Jr., James Holloway, sisters, Rosina Lancaster, and Janet Ogle. Friends may call Thurs­ day from 11 a.m. till time of service at I p.m. at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will take place at 1 p.m. Thurs­ day at the Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Miller offi­ ciating and burial will be in Center Cemetery. An on-line guest-book niay be signed at WWW, bundy-lawfuneralhon com.Patty’s family would^Tifce to express a special thank you to all her friends, other fniMiy* ,.lcnc,s and family [or their love, prayers, and ^ppemand to Florida Hos- C ^,s?,Smcc Floor 1CU and Hospice of the Comforter for the exccn O the?,!; g|iven 10 llcr most SmSafffiS? “l ,his Robert Spencer 1971-2017 Robert K. Spencer of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at CAMC, Charleston, W.Va., at the age of 46. Born April 18, 1971 in Richwood, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mansel Spencer and Helen Tinnel Spencer. Rob was a 1989 graduate of Nicholas County High School and had spent all of his adult life running a mul­ titude of heavy equipment. Spencer of Barnesville; He was employed by 18 daughters, Karissa Karat, Inc., of Eighty Four, (Richard) Lewis and Kas- Pennsylvania, until compli­ sandra Spencer all of Sum- cations following surgery mersville, W.Va.; step-sons, forced him to retire in Shawn (Polly) Whitacre of 2014. His choice piece of Urbana, Ohio, Ryan Car­ equipment was a Caterpil­ penter of Indian Land, S.C., lar Dozer. Rob loved and Tyler Carpenter of Bay- lived for what he did in his town, Texas, and Jacob career; he carved out and Carpenter of Barnesville; left his finest mark through­ grandsons, Bentley and out the many hills of West Jaxon Lewis of Sum- Virginia, North Carolina, mersville, W.Va, Austin and Pennsylvania. He left Berry of South Jordan, behind many great memo­ Utah, and Sominic Whi­ ries with all of his cowork­ tacre of Urbana; special ers and will be deeply nieces (granddaughters) missed. Rob lives on Alexis Wade (knucldehead) through the donation of his and Bristol Whitacre (Pa- organs. paw’s girl); siblings, Kim­ Rob was an avid Dale berly (John) Westfall of Earnhardt fan and later Birch River, W.Va., Kather­ Dale Jr. He enjoyed cook­ ine (Ken) Scott of Mt. ing on the grill, canning Lookout, W.Va., and pickles, going out to eat, Christopher (Felisha) and working together on Spencer of Summersville; his boys’ cars. He loved to several nieces and neph­ rough-house with the boys ews; and his four legged and it was always a toss-up daughter, Molly. whether things would esca­ Honoring Rob’s wishes, late to get them all into interment took place at hot water with ‘mama.’ Union Cemetery, Morris­ Rob looked forward to town, Ohio. traveling back to West Vir­ A Memorial Service will ginia to visit his daughters be held on Sunday, June 4, and family. He most loved 2017 at 4 p.m., with Rev­ spending time with his erend Tom Detling officiat- j grandchildren; whether it ing, at Bethesda United was at a park, the zoo, the Methodist Church, 233 N. many trips to COSI, or Main St., Bethesda, OH.. simply cuddled up with Memorial contributions them on the couch at may be made on his behalf home. to: Harmony House, 304- In addition to his par­ 230-2205, c/o Debra ents, he was preceded in Hawkins. death by three infant broth­ Those wishing to share a ers, Kevin, Mansel, and fond memory or their con­ Lee. dolences, please visit: Rob is survived by his kellykempbraidopatron- wife, Susan Whitacre funeralhomes. SPENCER, Ronald L., 58, of Ben wood Hill Road, 1 Benwood, W.Va., died Mon- day, June 23, 2008. al home. He was born June 22, 1950. in Petersburg, W.Va,, the son of Raynfond and Isabelle Smith of Pickaway, W.Va. He was Co-Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency with the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture; a mem­ ber of McMechen-Benwood Methodist Church; Masonic Lodge No. 5 AF & AM. Wheeling; Royal Order of Jesters Court 13; Osiris Shrine; Scottish Rite, Wheel­ ing; and former member and past president of Moundsville Rotary Club. . In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 37 years, Linda Smith Spencer; three daughters. Heather (Chris) Holmes, Erica Spencer all of Birmingham, Ala., and Valerie (Edward) Blankenship of Montgomery, Ala.; two sisters. Judith (Don) Merritt of Bellaire, Md., and Barbara (Ambrose) Leong of Bristol, Va.; a grandson, Guthrie Franklin Holmes; sev­ eral nieces and nephews; his faithful black lab, Ike Isen- howeler; and his beloved Belle-Lea-Acres farm in Greenbrier County. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-6 p.m., at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville. Memorial Services will be held on Friday at 1 I a.m., al McMechen-Benwood Methodist Church, E. 8lh and Marshall St., Benwood with the Rev. April Forkey and the Rev. Jonathan Nettles officiat­ ing. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to House of Carpenter, 601 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041 or Salvation Army, 700 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041. J Russell Spencer Russell Charles Spencer, 70, Farmer sburg, Ind., former resident of St. Clairsville died Thursday, May 21, at the Mary Sherman Hospital at Sullivan, Ind. He was a melv:,of the Ore­ gon Baptist Church and the Sul­ livan Elks Lodge 911. Surviving are hs widow, Tres- sa Hawkins Spencer, one son, Jack of Michogan City, Ind., two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Pinks­ ton and Mrs. Barbara Riggs, both of Farmersburg, two sis­ ters. Mrs. Ethel Rose and Mrs. Lena Withrow, both of Charles­ ton, W. Va. and nine grandchi­ ldren. Funeral services were held Saturday in Farmersburg, Ind. with burial in West Lawn Cemetery, Farmersburg. Thomas Spencer \l SYNO«^CVy lH^Vo Thomas K. Spencer, 86, of 69331 Sunset Heights, Bridge­ port, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was bom May 15,1899 at Bridgeport, son of the late Webster and Jessie McDonald Spencer. . , He was a retired carpenter with Carpenters Local Union #3, Wheeling, and a member of Bridgeport Lodge #181 F&AM and Scottish Rite of Valley of Steubenville. He was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas E., in 1953, and Harold L., in 1980; two I brothers, Addison and Edward; a sister, Doris Welshans. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Kosar Spencer; a grandson, Harold L. Spencer Jr.; a great- ^Members of the famly will receive friends at Heslop 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 at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Velma Gasber of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Weeks ; Cemetery, Bridgeport. Bridge- } port Lodge #181 F&AM service 3 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Timothy A. Spencer 1946-2012 Timothy A. Spencer, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of New Windsor, Md. passed away April 15, 2012 at his home. He was bom November 15, 1946 in Summit, N.J., son of the late Tom Spencer and Mary Marino Spencer. ^ Tim was a test engineer in the neo-natal field. He was pub­ lished and held several patents. He enjoyed fishing, writing, and painting. He acted in several movies and had done modeling for several men’s magazines. Tim and his wife Barbara worked side by side for 38 years. His boxers, Remy, Maxi, and JJ Rocket were always by his side. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by adopted grandson, Kevin D. Smith; great-granddaughter, Lexi, both of Bethesda, Ohio; and his best friend, Maximillion. Tim is survived by his wife, Barbara Spencer; daughter, Kim (Doug) Smith of Barnesville, Ohio; granddaughters, Johnna D. Lynn of Bethesda, Ohio and Cheyenne M. Smith of Barnesville, Ohio; and two great-grandsons, Cameron D. and Logan, both of Bethesda, Ohio. Tim will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a very special man. It was Tim’s wishes to be remembered as he was prior to his lengthy illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home. Virginia Sp^nc^r^ Virginia Brewer Spencer, 66, of 10-37th St., Wheeling, former­ ly of Colerain Pike, Martins ; Ferry, died early Saturday morning in Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was bom Jan. 28, 1919, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late James A. Brewer and Harriett Bishop Brewer. She attended the Southside Baptist Church in Wheeling and was preceded in death by her husband, Layton G. Spencer in 1981. Surviving are five brothers, Lee and Robert Brewer, both of Wheeling, Donald Brewer of Minerva, Edward Brewer of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Elmer Brewer of Odom, Texas; a sister, Beatrice Morris Brown of Bridgeport, Texas; 17 nieces and nephews; 18 great-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. Monday, where services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. William Spencer 1934-2010 William Hobart Spencer, Jr., 76, of Flushing, Ohio died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at his home. He was bom July 1, 1934 in Belmont, Ohio a son of the late William Hobart Spencer, Sr., and Gladys Secrest Spencer Hartley. Bill was retired from the for­ mer Perkins Construction of Bethesda. ^7 // 7, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sis­ ters, Norma, Alice and Peggy and a brother, Albert. Surviving are his wife, Eunice Henry Spencer; a son, William T. Spencer of Dillonvale, Ohio; daughters, Lacy and Kayla of the home; sisters, Mary of Oregon, Verna of Florida and Sarah of Kansas. Friends will be received today, Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 10 a.m. until the time ' of service at 11 a.m. at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio with Pastor Robert Merritt officiating, burial follows in Bethesda Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the family at 3531/2 High St., Flushing, Ohio 43977. Frank Spendal Frank Spendal, 80, St. Clairs- ville, was found dead Saturday near Fairpoint after having been missing since 'Dec. 30. ItJQ He was 'born Oct. 6, 1890, in Yugoslavia, a son of Frank and Mary K. Spendal and had resid­ ed in Belmont County for 67 years. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the SNPJ Lodge. Surviving are two brothers, Lewis and Andy, both of St. Clairsville, three sisters, Mrs. •Mary -Bosley, Mrs. 'Rose Patter­ son, both of St. Clairsville and •Mrs. -Angela Ewing of Martins Ferry. Funeral Mass was held Tues­ day at St. Joseph’s Church, Fair- point, with Msgr. George R. Coyne as celebrant. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Pearl Mae Spendal Pearl Mae Holmes Virts Spendal, 98, of St. Clairsville, died at Forest Hill Nursing Home on Friday, April 21, 2006. She was born in Gladesville, W. Va. on Aug. 22. 1907, daughter of the late Albert W. Holmes and Ethel Jane Noce Holmes. She was a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, Pearl Mae was preceded in death by husbands, Ray Virts and Anton “Andy” Spendal; an infant son, James Virts; four brothers, Spurgeon, Ralph, Oliver and Carl Holmes; and a sister, Betty Roberts. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call officiating. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions be made to the Thoburn United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 4, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. Howard SpenglerSr.Q , Howard “Hipp” F. Sp^S- Sr , 82, 101 Wagner Ave., Bellaire, died Saturday at Americare Health Center, Woodsfield. He was born Feb. 7, 1908 in Strasburg, Va., a son of the late Herbert and Nannie Mclnturf Spengler. He was a retired supervisor for the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Beech Bottom and Follansbee plants. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bellaire and Ionic Lodge 438 F&AM of Bellaire. He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Ruth Hamilton Spengler; three brothers, Mac, George, and Harry Spengler; two sisters, Leeta Sells and Helen Dunfee. Surviving are one son, Howard F. Jr. of Woodsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Nan) Bohan of Indi­ anapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mary Ellen Schuhbaur of St. Clairsville and Edith Hoskinson of Shadyside; four grandchildren; one great- grandson. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Hpme, Bellaire, today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Masonic services will be held today at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. i -______V 'T/ {/ / l' V An Thorny Speranza Anthony Speranza, 68, of Oco, Near Lafferty, died Saturday. Born at Dubois, Pa., on July 27, 1899, he was the son of Angelo and Theresa Corrani Speranza. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Moose Lodge 1462 of Lafferty. Surviving are his widow, Lean, two sons. Anthony of Pittsburgh and Gerald of Cleveland, two daughters, Mrs. Carol Lucas and Miss Marie, both of San Francis­ co, one brother, Pene of New York City, and one sister, Mrs. Massimina M e 1 c !h o r i of Brooklyn, N. Y. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. Cafferelli officiating. Burial was in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. Lena Speranza Lena Speranza, 97, Haywar I, Calif., formerly of Lafferly, died Monday, May 1, 20(JO at San Le­ andro, Cafn. sne was Dorn In Der- mulo, Trento, Italy. She was a former member of Catholic Women's Club in Laffer- ty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony and two sons, Reynold and Tony. Surviving are her daughters, Carol Speranza of Tripoli, Lebanon and Marie Speranza of Hayward; a son, Jerry of Vacaville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grand­ children; a great-great-grandchild. A memorial Mass will be held July 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferly. Burial will follow at Gates of Heaven, Lafferly. Neptune Society of Castro Valley, Calif, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Fed­ eration, PO Box 15021, Wilming­ ton, Dela. SPERANZA, Marie Antoinette, 66, passed away April 7, 2007, in Hayward, Calif., after a long struggle with cancer. She was born April 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Speranza. Marie graduated from Lafferty High School in 1958; and received a degree in Art from California Slate University. In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by brothers, Rinaldo and Anthony; and a nephew, Tony. Surviving are her son, Mark of Renp. Nev.; and a daughter, Mari (Eugene) Newell of Alamo, Calif.; i 2 grandchil­ dren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Carol Speranza, of Tripoli, Lebanon; one brother Jerry (Rosemary) Speranza of ! Hampton. Ga.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Because of her love for friends and family in Ohio, where she spent her summers with the McMillens from Barnesville, her last request was to be interred in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, in Lafferty, near family and friends. A Memorial Service Mass will be held for Marie on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty at 10 a.m., with Father Thomas F. Hamm offi­ ciating. After the service, there will be a reception for family and friends at the Lafferty VFD, and all are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be sent to the Lafferty VFD. Dorothy Sphar Dorothy N. Sphar, 60, died Sat­ urday, May 20, 1995 in Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd C. Banker. Surviving are her mother, Dorothy Banker of Bellaire; chil­ dren, Deborah Sphar, Molly Sphar, Brenda Sphar; several grandchil­ dren; brother, Allen Banker of Bel­ laire; a sister, Gwen Jackson and Dick Byrd. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home East Chapel, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James A. Ogurchock officiating. Burial will be in Glen Rest Memorial Estate. ! Egan-Ryan Funeral Directors,; 403 Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, in charge of arrangements. SPIELVOGEL, Anna Lea Snyder, 76, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, October 7, 2010, in the Ohio Valley , Medical Center, Wheeling. I She was born August 20, i 1934, in New Martinsville, j W.Va.. the daughter of the late Cyril Snyder and Iris Moore Rose. Mrs. Spielvogel was a retired employee for the Ohio Valley Medical Center. Wheeling; a Methodist by faith. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband. George Spielvogel in February 2000 and a broth­ er, Charles Snyder. Surviving are five sons, Harry C. Spielvogel and his wife, Jacqueline of Wheeling; Ronald L. Spielvogel and his wife, Nancy of Martins Ferry, Ohio; Larry D. Spielvogel and his wife, Jennifer of Wheeling; Donald C. Spielvogel and his wife, Kathleen of Wheeling; and George M. Spielvogel and his wife, Cathy of Moundsville, W.Va.; a daughter. Iris M. Ryder of Wheeling; a brother, Edward Rose and his wife, Joyce of Wheeling; 1 4 grandchildren and 16 great­ grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2010, at the Kepner Funeral Home 36lh and Jacob St, South Wheeling, where services will be held on Saturday October 9, 2010 at 10 a.m.’ with the Reverend Mark A Zelewicz, Sr. officiating imermcnt in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens Sherrard. W Vn SPIGA, Agnes E., 89, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away at the Cleveland Clin­ ic on Monday, September 6, 2010. r She was born in Fair- point, Ohio on January 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Pabin. Agnes and her late hus­ band, John raised eight chil­ dren. She was a loving mother and wife, a hard worker and held an impor­ tant part in the daily opera­ tion of their dairy farm. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty. She is survived by her children: John'of Flushing, Joseph of Columbus, Veronica Fitzsimmons of Irvine, CA, Maria Jackson of Powell, Rosalie Powell of St. Clairsville, Judy of Flushing, and Juliana Wood of Columbus; a brother, Chester Pabin of Lafferty. She also has 1 1 grandchil­ dren and two great-grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and her sons, James and Mark. Visitation will be held on Thursday. September 9, at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. A private mass will be held on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions can be made to: Gates of Heaven Cemetery, PO Box 188, Lafferty, OH 43951 or The American Heart Association. James Spiga James A. Spiga, 46, passed away on June 22, 2007 in Wheeling Hospital. Jimmy was born in Barnesville, Ohio on Jan. 16, 1961. He never married, but has a very large family who loved him greatly. He was preceded in death by his father, John, and brother, Mark. Surviving are his mother, Agnes; brothers, John of Flushing, Ohio and Joe of Marysville, Ohio; sisters: Veronica Fitzsimmons of Irvine, Calif; Maria Jackson of Powell, Ohio; Rose Powell of St. Clairs vil le; Judy of Flushing; Juliana Wood of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafferty, Ohio. Jimmy lived all of his life in the rural part of Flushing and farmed the land he grew up on. His greatest loves in life were farming and carpentry, and he did both successfully. Like his dad, he knew the best way to manage all that goes along with farming. He was a very bright man and strategically planned how the farm was worked. His family helped support him with the farming, and many of them worked side by side with him. Family was a very important part of his life, and he treated them all with much love and they will miss him greatly. He also loved his faith, and religion played a very impor­ tant role in his daily living. He attended Mass every day and was a great supporter of his parish. Although a quiet man, he had many friends and he was very loyal and trustworthy to them all. Family and friends will be received at the Warren Funeral Home in Flushing, Ohio from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2007. Vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. The funeral liturgy with Mass will be Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafferty, Ohio, and will be con-celebrated by his cousins, Fathers Chester Pabin and Leonard Cencula. Interment will be in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The support of the church was a big part of Jimmy’s life. Contributions can be sent in Jimmy’s name to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 188, Lafferty, Ohio 43951. SPIGA, John J. Sr., 85, of Flush­ ing, died Tuesday. Jan. L3«Jl&28_,_ in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a self-employed farmer, a retired employee of Bel­ mont Mine Supply Co., Flushing, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark; his parents, Joseph and Margaret Suty'Spiga; two brothers; a sister. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Pabin Spiga; three sons, John Jr. of Flushing, Joseph of Marysville, Ohio, and James at home; five daughters, Veronica Fitzsimmons of Irvine, Calif., Marie Spiga of Columbus, Rosalie Powell of St. Clairsville, Judith Spiga at home, and Juliana Wood of Colum­ bus; two brothers, Joseph of Aurora, Ohio, and Andrews of Tallmadge, Ohio; two sisters, Veronica Shutway ; of Brecksville, Ohio, and Virginia- Triplett of Flushing; 11 grandchil­ dren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today s and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at War-1 ren Funeral Home, Flushing. Mass of • "hristian Burial will be celebrated at> T p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s*^ Catholic Church. Interment in Gates > >f Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. Vigil: ervice at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Memori-i 1 contributions may be made to St. Gary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty, )hio 43951. Joseph Spiga Joseph Spiga, 91, of Aurora, died Sept. 29, 2005. U.S. Air Force Veteran of W.W. II. Beloved husband of Bernice M.; dear father of Ronald, Barbara, Patricia (Brian) Shrimpton, and David; loving grandfather of Timothy; brother of Veronica Shutway, Virginia Triplett, and the late John, Margaret, and Andrew Spiga. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 342 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Family will visit with friends in the Kindrich- McHugh-Steinbauer Funeral Home, 33375 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, Ohio, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. www.cleveland.com/obits. Margaret Spiga Margaret E. Spiga, 71, RD 1, Flushing, died Monday at home. She was born at Lafferty, Dec. 24, 1916, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Futy Spiga. She was a retired employee of Taylor Variety Store, Flushing, and member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lafferty .fifA/J) v / ytf$ She was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are three brothers, John of Flushing, Joseph of Aurora, and Andrew of Tallmadge; two sisters, Veronica IShutway of Cleveland and (Virginia Triplett of Flushing; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian 1Burial____ will be celebrat- ed Friday at 11 a.m., in St. Marys Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul Welton, the celebrant. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Rosary devotions will be said Thursday at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Amelia Spigarelli 2 '3(> 1o Amelia Spigarelli, 86, 1264 High St., Bellaire, died today at City Hospital, Bellaire. She was born Sept. 28, 1903 at Naples, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna DeBlasis Panella. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (Jimmy) Spigarelli; two sisters, Jeanette Panella and Antonia Cozzali; a grandson, Louis Michael Spigarelli. Surviving are two sons, Geno and Angelo, both of Bellaire; two sisters, Maria Panella of Bellaire and Concetta Morvillo of New York, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at 1 the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. 3 .

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CASSANDRA SPIGARELLI Cassandra M. “Cassie” Spigarelli, 74. of Bel- laire, OH, died Tuesday, July 25, 201 7, at the Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, OH. She was born Sept. 2, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel and Grace Marie Carpenter Carcione. Cassandra was a retired nurse anesthetist at Wheeling Hospital, Ohio Valley Medical Center. East Ohio Regional Hospital and Belmont Community Hospital. She was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Bel- laire, OH. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Tina Carcione. Surviving are her hus­ band, Angelo Spigarelli; three sons, James (Shan­ non) Spigarelli of Wheel­ ing, WV, Mark (Nikki) Spigarelli and Paul (Lor- rie) Spigarelli both of Bellaire, OH; one broth­ er, Sam (Linda) Carcione of Palm Coast, FL; four sisters, Rosemarie (Jody) DiBias of Charleston, WV, Sheri Clarke of Wheeling, WV, Debbie Kotlas and Kim (Bob) Schmitt both of St. Clairsville, OH; three grandchildren, Bria, Dani and Gabby; and several nieces and nephews. Cassandra requested no visitation. A celebra­ tion of Cassandra’s life will be held at a date and time to be announced. Inurnment in the Rock Hill Cemetery in Bel­ laire, OH. Memorial contribil­ lions may be made to the National Multiple Scle­ rosis Society or the American Cancer Society by going to “TMCFund- ing.com.” Share your thoughts and memories with Cas­ sandra’s family at bauknechaltmeyer.com. Arrangements by the B a u k n e c h t - A11 m e y e r Funeral Homes and Cre­ matory, 4.4 I 3 7th St., Bellaire, OH. Geno Spigarelli Geno L. Spigarelli, 81, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday May 4, 2007 in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. Geno was born Feb. 9, 1926 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Eugene and Amelia Panella Spigarelli. He was retired from North American Coal Corp., Powhatan Point, Ohio; a mem­ ber of St. John Catholic Church Bellaire, Ohio; and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Delores Sadlowski Spigarelli in 1980 and two sons, Michael “Mick" Spigarelli and Richard Spigarelli. Surviving are: two sons, Terry (Luanne) Spigarelli of Bellaire and Eugene (Patty) Spigarelli of Shady side, Ohio; a daughter, Dolores (John) Helms of Beaver Creek, Ohio; daughter-in-law Joyce Spigarelli of Bellaire; a broth­ er. Angelo (Cassie) Spigarelli of Bellaire; seven grandchH- ' dren: Terr)'. Jamie, Amber and Michael Spigarelli, Renee (Danny) Fijalkowski, Joshua and Lindsey Helms, and sever­ al nieces and nephews. Family and friends received Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio where services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday with Monsignor Gene W. Mullett officiating. Interment in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. Vigil service 2:15p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Belco Works Inc. c/o employee council, 330 Fox Shannon Place, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. L.M. Spigarelli Louis Michael (Mick) Spigarelli, 29, a resident of 64760 Patterson Hill Road, Bellaire, died Saturday at Geisinger State Hospital, Danville, Pa. He was born Jan. 4, 1957 in Bellaire, son of Geno Spigarelli and the late Delores Bertha Sadlowski Spigarelli.(f 3/JIV- i 7 & to He was a self-employed mechanic and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs. Surviving in addition to his fa­ ther, a resident of Bellaire, are three brothers, Terry L., Richard L., and Eugene A. Spigarelli, all of Bellaire; a sister, Dolly Helms of Hun­ tington, W.Va. Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, today 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wed­ nesday at 9:15 a.m. from St. John’s Catholic Church, Bell­ aire, with the Rev. Ralph Salciccia the celebrant. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Christian Wake service Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. MICHAEL SPIGARELLI Michael Spigarelli, 32, of Canton, Ohio, died Mon­ day October 17, 2016, at his home. He was born July 9, 1984, the son of the late Richard Spigarelli and Joyce (Outland) Spigarelli in Coshocton, Ohio. Michael was Catholic by faith and attended St. John’s Church in Bellaire, Ohio. ------TTe~ was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Geno and Delores Spigarelli and Bob and Melba Outland. ~7l , He is survived by his mother, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Cremato­ ry, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio 43906 on Friday, October 21, 2016, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Heusel officiating. Memo­ rial contributions can be made to St. John Catholic Church or by going to “TMCFunding.com.” SPIGARELLI, Richard “Rick,” 53, of Fulton Hill Road, Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in the Belmont Community Hospi­ tal. Rick was bom April 7, 1951 in Bellaire, a son of Geno L. and the late Delores B. Sadlowski Spigarelli. He was an employee of the First Energy R.E. Berger Plant, vShadyside, Ohio. He was a member of the Utility Workers of America Union, Local 350, Neffs Rod and Gun Club; and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Bellaire. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael “Mickey” Spi­ garelli. In addition to his father of Bellaire, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Outland Spigarelli; a son, Michael Anthony Spigarelli of the home; two brothers, Terry Spigarelli and his wife, Luann, of Bellaire and Eugene Spigarel­ li and his wife, Patty, of Shady- side; a sister, Dolores Helms and her husband, John, of Beaver Creek, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, including Renee Spi­ garelli Fijalkowski, Jamie Spi­ garelli, Amber Spigarelli, Terry Lee Spigarelli, Joshua Helms and Lindsay Helms. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 12 Noon until 8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Bellaire, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass Monday at 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bel­ laire, with Monsignor Gene W. Mullet as celebrant. Interment in Rock Hill Cemetery, Bellaire. Vigil service Sunday at 2:15 p.m. in the funeral home. , Memorial. contributions, may be made to the “Spirit of 76” Emergency Squad or Neffs Emergency Squad. Donna Spillers Donna R. Efaw Spillers, 68, of Beallsville, Ohio, and for­ merly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Friday, June 2, 2006, in Wheeling Medical Park Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born November 19, 1937, in Bethesda, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Miriam Ferol B. Bailey Efaw. Donna was a member of the Jerusalem United Methodist Church and played the piano for several local churches. She loved her gardens and her flowers. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Spillers; her son, Douglas Riley Roush; a brother, Paul W. Efaw, and a sister, Ruth B. Wade. Surviving are two daughters; Debra M. (Jeffrey C.) Bougher of Stevenson Ranch, California, and Alisa Roush of Santa Monica, California; a sister, Doris Jones of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two grand­ children: Paul Douglas and Brianna Villee Bougher; and her companion, William Stehney of Beallsville. Friends and family will be received Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Her final resting place will be by her son, Douglas, in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Donna’s memory may be made to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Marva Sue Pack, PO Box 103, Jerusalem, Ohio 43747. LouisSpillers '2|l4&X Louis C. Spillers, 70, St. Clairs- ville, died this morning at East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was bom July 22, 1921 at Little Rock Ark., son of the late Louis and Carrie Spillers. He was a member of the Thobum | United Methodist Church, St. Clairs- ville and a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Dailey. Surviving are his wife, Donna Efaw Spillers; two stepdaughters, Debra Bougher of Castaic, Calif., and Lisa Roush of Ontario, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Moore of Medota, Calif., and Anna Brown of Kerman, Calif. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St Clairsville, Sunday noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. David Bush officiating. Burial follows in Ebcnczcr Cemetery, Bethesda. Sophia Smllrraa n Mrs. SophiaJeanne Spillman, 57, Newbury, Ohio, former St. Clairsville resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, in the Aristocrat West Nursing Home, Cleveland, following a three month illness. She was bom in Baltimore, Md., June 2,1915, a daughter of Mary Harbut Jablonski and the late John Jablonski. Surviving in addition to her mother of Fairpoint, are her husband, Leroy, one son, Richard Swearingen of Cleveland, two step-sons, Don Spillman of Lorain and Terry Spillman of Lucasville, Ohio, one brother, Casimir Jablonski of St. Clairsville and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Grover of Chesterland, Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday in St. Clairsville with Msgr. George R. Coyne of­ ficiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery. PATSY SPINA Patsy Spina Jr., 79, of Yorkville, OH, died Tues­ day, December 1, 2015, in East Ohio regional Hospi­ tal, Martins Ferry, OH. He was bom January 12, 1936, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Patsy Sr and Angeline Mascar Spina. He retired from Wheel­ ing Pittsburgh Steel Corp in the sorting room; Supervi­ sor for Bond Bread Co., Wheeling; and Army Vet­ eran and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Spina; three sisters, Clara Eugeni, Rose Piciacchia and Vir­ ginia French. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Anna Louise Conti Spina; a sister, Emma Jean (Carmen) Monteleone of Hopedale, OH; many nieces and nephews includ­ ing two special nephews, Ed (Arlene) Eugeni of Ray- land, OH and Michael Pici­ acchia and Sheila of Yorkville, OH. £ Friends will be received to pay tribute to Patsy and celebrate his life from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Wake service will be on Friday at 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 11 a.m. Sat­ urday, with Father Bill Cross at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville. Entombment in Holly memorial Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH. Stella Spinder^i^6^ Stella A. Franczak Spinder, 79, 504 Adams St., Martins Ferry, died Saturday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Jan. 24, 1911 in Klymer, Pa., a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Data Franczak. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 65 Club, and Eagles Auxiliary, all in Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Spinder; three brothers and a sister. Surviving are a son, John J. of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Jim) (Mary) Edwards and Katherine Hood, both of Martins Ferry; a brother, Frank Franczak of La Harbor, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Herman (Catherine) Martin and Mrs. Roy (Helen) Lenz, both of Martins Ferry; eight grandchil­ dren; five great-grandchildren. Members the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, ll a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tom Magary officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m. Tues­ day; wake services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. SPINDLER, George Richard “Dick,” 65, of Wheeling, W.Va. passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Liza's. Place, Wheeling, W.Va^^/j// Dick was born on Nov. 23, 1 945, the son of the late George Spindler and Lois Kimmins Copper. He was the owner of Bellaire Auto Radiator in Bellaire, Ohio, where he repaired radiators for close to 50 years. He was a for­ mer member of the Moundsville Country Club, an avid Bellaire Big Red Fan and also was an active member of Valley Rounds and Pittsburgh area Jitter­ bug Club, where he enjoyed dancing the swing and disco. Dick is survived by his wife, Nancy Harris Spindler; two daughters, Lori Frye and her husband, Dave, Wendy Kelly all of Wheeling. Dick has three granddaughters, Corrie and Amy Frye and Kaitlyn Kelly; a brother, William “Bill'' Spindler and his wife, Pat of Turnersville, N.J.; and his beloved dog, Kacee. Memorial contributions may be made to Liza's Place, Valley Hospice Care Center, 10686 St. Rl. 150, Rayland, OH or Bellaire Sports Foundation. Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va. 304-242-231 1 from 3-8 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend John Bran­ denburg officiating. Inter­ ment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Per­ sonal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. SPINDLER, Nadine, 92, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Elm Grove, W.Va., passed away Sat­ urday, October I 7, 2009, in Willow Brook Care Center in Delaware, Ohio. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Spindler and son, Robert Peyton. Surviving are her son, Ron (Betty) Peyton; grandchildren. Heather (Todd) Black, Heath (Christine) Peyton, Erin (Eric) Ostrowsky, Elise (Chris) Weber and Wendy (Brent) Thomason; great­ grandchildren, Delaney and McKenna Weber and Cooper and Peyton Ostrowsky; daughter-in- law, Paula Peyton. Memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tues­ day, October 20, 2009, at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, AT POWELL, 450 W. Olen- tangy St. (Powell Rd./S.R. 750/1/4 mile east of Sawmill Pkwy) Powell, OH 43065. (614) 792- 1471. In lieu of flowers, dona- lions may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences to www. RutherfordFuneralHomes. com Louis Spinetti Louis P. “Lou” Spinetti, 72, Ferryview Road, Martins Ferry, died WednesdayJDjsc. J_8jJ ?96, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. He was bom Aug. 23, 1924 in Tiltonsville, a son of the late Louis and Modesta Cardani Spinetti. He was a retired sales represen­ tative for Lilli Ann of San Francis­ co, Calif., a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Tiltonsville and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Sara Louise Stullenburger Spinetti; two sons, Rick of Sherrard, W.Va. and Bill of Martins Ferry; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Lisa) Wharton of Colerain; a sister, Santina Winland of Vienna, Va.; three grandsons; . three stepgranddaughters. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, with Monsignor George Coyne officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gar­ dens, Pleasant Grove. Christian Wake services will be conducted at i 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Pearl Pearl D. (Joyce) Spinks, 63, of Flushing, died Friday in Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born in Dillonvale, May 17,1922, a daughter of the late Ingle and Harriett Ewing Dayton. A Protestant by faith, she was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Guy Spinks in 1945; a sister, Olive Dayton. Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia Ghent of Marion and Bet­ ty McCleary of Flushing; six sisters, Neta May Rinkes of Martins Ferry, Lenora Dayton of Cadiz, Viola Johnson of Maynard, Evelyn Rinkes of Tiltonsville, Bessie Oliver of Bridgeport and Violet Ochen- bine of Warren; a brother, Chester (Pete) Dayton of Mar­ tins Ferry; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Dan Mizer officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Donald R. Spinos Donald Ray Spinos, age 75, died in his home at Belmont Habilitation Center on Friday, June 17,2005. He was bom December 26, 1929 in Parma, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Theresa Sanyo Spinos. Donald has two surviving younger brothers, Charles and David who reside in Richland, Washington. He was employed at the Belco Workshop in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Donald had many friends at work and at his place of residence. He was a fun loving person who enjoyed dancing and calling people turkeys. He maintained a col­ lection of pens, paper-clips and clipboards. Donald enjoyed “gadgets” of any type that would light up, play music, etc., especially ones he could wear around his neck. He loved to wear sun glasses so everyone would tell him he looked “cool”. Donald liked to tease everyone and tell them that it was 4:30 p.m. No mat­ ter what was going on, it was always 4:30 p.m. to Donald. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial fol­ lows in Belmont County Cemetery in St. Clairsville. We were blessed to have known you, Donald and we will miss you, Turkey-man. Gertrude Spirk ^l^n l Gertude C. Spirk, 81, 300 Ohio 7 North, Powhatan Point, formerly of Bellaire, died Friday in City Hospi­ tal, Bellaire. She was born Sept. 11, 1909 in Germany, a daughter of the late Valentine and Catherine Podlasiak. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Bellaire, CSA Lodge of Bellaire, DAV Post 117 Bellaire; and Catholic Women’s Club of St. John’s Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; one brother, Ed­ ward Podlasiak; one sister, Anna Krause. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with Monsignor George Yontz officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. DAV services today at 8 p.m. and vigil services today at 7:30 p.m. ■^PIRK, Mildred Marie, 90, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007, in the Country Club Retirement Campus in Bellaire. She was born February 18, 1917 in Bellaire, the first-born daughter of Otto C. and Hazel Palmer Tarbet. Mildred was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church. Dis­ ciples of Christ in Bellaire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Spirk, long­ time band director and school administrator in the Bellaire City Schools, on September 2, 1976. They were married July 4, 1942. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert “Bob" Tarbet of Bel­ laire, Walter Tarbet of Shady- side. and Donald Tarbet of Mis­ sissippi. Surviving are one son, David L. Spirk and his wife, Karen, of Plainfield, 111.; one sister, Carol Tarbet LeBrun of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- All- meyer Funeral Homes & Cre­ matory, 441-37th Street, Bel­ laire, on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Mon­ day at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Philip Hunt officiating. Interment in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Bethseda, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Autism Association. 1330 W. Schatz Lane, Nixa, MO 65714 or Three Rivers Church Building Fund, 17940 S. Bronk Road, Plainfield, IL 60586. John Spisak^ )97o John Spisak/ 61, Maynard, died Thursday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was bom at Fairpoint, April 28, 1917, son of the late Michael and Mary Spisak. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, the Slovak Lodge, and American Legion Post 666. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Blan­ che Kowalczyk Spisak; a daughter, Charlotte Vojta of Parma; three grandchildren; a sister, Mary Cashman of North Royalton, and a brother, Michael of Resada, Calif. Friends were received at the Watson Funeral Home, Maynard. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Church with the Rev. Virgil Riechman the celebrant. American Legion ser­ vices also were held. Burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Grace Spitz Grace Regina Spitz, 86, died 199 6 at_ her home m Moore, Okla. "She was bom Nov. 29'; 1910 in Shadyside, a daughter )f pharles and Bessie Hudson. Surviving are her daughter, Pat- y Robinson of Moore, Okla., sons, iames Kiely of Moore, Okla. and Maurice Kiely of Oklahoma City; a sisjjer, Mildred Campbell of Bel- laire; two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren. Resthaven Funeral Home held gr^Veside services Friday, Dec. 6, at JResthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Okla. Anton Spitzel Anton (Tony) Spitzel, 82 Shadyside Care=Center, died Fn day at the center. He was born

Hazel FritcheSA Spitzel. ■ R bSES!SSSBS,W : i Bauknecht Funeral Home, 1 • where^eiwicK will be Monday at 1 u a m with Consignor Frank I Manieri’officiating. Burial follows ] ; n Greenwood Gpmetery, Bellair . i Memorial corttributions may be 1 made to the* Shadyside Tiger Band. r-c.. _ic services SPITZER, Clara F., 73, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 7, 2004. She was a 1949 graduate of The Chicago School of Nursing. Clara was employed by Hilltop Nursing Home, Crestview Manor and Heartland of Beaver­ creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1999; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by three sons, Larry (Joyce) Spitzer of Malta, Ohio, James (Shari)d Spitzer of Kem- ersville, N.C. and Phillip Spitzer of Riverside, Ohio; a daughter, Kathie Steinbruegge of River­ side; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex, Melissa, Trisha and Memory; three great-grand­ children; a sister, Pauline Whit­ tington of Prospect, Ohio; and longtime family friend, Mary Miller of Riverside. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Routsong Funeral Home, 81 North Main Street, Centerville, Ohio. Entombment in the Miami Val­ ley Memory Gardens. The fami­ ly will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Associa­ tion, 8899 Brookside Avenue, Suite 102, West Chester, OH 45069 or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boule­ vard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.rout- song.com. Charles SpitzI 'js SPITZL, Charles C., 88, of West 40th Street, Shadvside, jied Sunday, in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was'a retired boiler operator for Solvay Chemical Co., a retired mechanic for Webb Mine, and a Presbyterian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lena Aicher Spitzl; a brother, Andrew; two sisters, Ann Coffman and Mary Fowler. Surviv­ ing are his wife, Edna Poch Spitzl; a son, James E. of Columbus; a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Tim- brook of Shadyside; two grandsons, Troy and Todd Timbrook. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shady- side, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan

Point. • ______LC. J^SPITZL, Edna F. Poch, 90, of Shadyside, died Monday, May 6, 2002. ------~ SliFwas born April 13, 1912, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Schockey Poch. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. Her husband, Charles Carl Spitzl, a brother, Robert Poch, and four sisters, Grace Kocher, Alberta Hocher, Velma Withers and Clara Thomas, preceded her in death. Surviving are two children, James Spitzl of Pickerington, Ohio, and Dorothy Timbrook and her husband, Gene, of Shadyside; two grandchildren, Todd Timbrook of Shadyside and Troy Timbrook of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, with the Rev. Alice L. Phillips offici­ ating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. Offer condolences online at www.allmeyer.com. SPTIZL, Ivaleen Lappert, entered God>-Kingdom on Oct.^-. 2001^ X. ""ISHe was bom April 23, 1913, daughter of the late Clyde and Emma Shefflcr Lappert. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, Bellairc and a member of the Bellaire Order of Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by hprm usband. Andrew Spitzl Jr.- ttvo brothers, Lawrence and Domrfd Lappert; and a sister, Evaline Lcppcrt Pcnick. Ivaleen is suonved by two daugh­ ters, Sandra Spitzl Young and her' husband. Brad, of St. Clairsville and' Carol Spitzl Miller and her husband, Nick, of Bellaire; three grandchil­ dren, Tessa Young, Michael Young and Lorri Miller Muir; several great­ grandchildren. May you find comfort in the arms of an angel. Mary Spivla Mary C. Spivla, 86, of Shadyside, died Wednesday. Feb. .6. 2002 in Belmont Community Hospital. She was born March 7,1915 in Westville, 111., a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hubek Lednik. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside, AARP and the St. Mary Catholic Womens Club. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Spivla; four brothers: Joe, Steve, Felix and Leo Lednik. - Surviving are two daughters, Darla Jean Schau and her husband Richard A. of Shadyside; and Mary Jo Strussion and her husband Martin of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; six grand­ children. Pamela Mitchell of Shadyside; Todd Schau of Shadyside; Laura Oliver of Baldwin, Mo.; Angela Reimensnider of Iberia, Mo.; Christine Kelley of St. Charles, Mo.; and Sara Strussion of St. Louis; Mo.; eight great grandchildren: Alyssa Davis, Tyler Davis, Breanne Schau. Kaitlyn Schau, Matthew Oliver, Collin Reimensnider, Noah Reimensnider and Elijah Kelly; one step great grandchild, Max Mitchell. 1 Friends will be received from 2 td 9 p.m. Friday at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside. Vigil serv­ ices at 3 p.m. Friday. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside with Fr. Frank C. Cronin officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, E. 40th Street, Shadyside, OH 43947. SPIVLA, Emil, 93, of Springfield, Ohio, former lifelong resident of Shadyside, Ohio, died Sunday October 24, 2010 in Springfield, Ohio. / / Emil was born December 2, 1 9 16 in Shadyside, a son of the late John and Kathryn Janzar Spivla. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Benwood mill; a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Shadyside; a 1934 graduate of Shadyside High School; a life member of the American Legion Post #521, Shadyside; and the VFW Post #5565 of Powhatan Point. Ohio; and was a World War II Army veteran. Preceding him in death are his wife, Josephine Boiarski Spivla; a son. John Spivla; a brother, Walter Spivla; and a sister, Stella Ryncarz. Surviving are a daughter, Connie (Gary) Bonner of Springfield, Ohio; a son. Joseph (Robin) Spivla of Narragansett, R.I.; a daugh­ ter-in-law, Kay Spivla^of Shadyside, Ohio; grandchil­ dren Erik Spivla, Ashley Spivla, Elliot Spivla Scot (Dena) Palt, Tom (Brandi) Patt; and six great-grand­ children. Family will be received Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shadyside, with Father Samuel Saprano as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. Belmont County Council of the American Legion will have services at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home followed by a vigil semc^tt 7:30 p.m. SPIVLA, John Emil, 54, of 3881 Lincoln Avenue, Shady- side, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at his home. John was born March 26, 1949, in Bellaire, a son of Emil and Josephine Bolarski Spivla. He was production manager for Knight Manufacturing of Shadyside, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shadyside; the American Legion Post No. 521, Shady­ side; and the Shadyside Board of Public Affairs. John was a Vietnam War vet­ eran serving as Green Beret Sergeant with the 82nd Air­ borne. He was a recipient of the [Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Surviving in addition to his parents of Shadyside are his wife, Kay Givens Spivla; two sons, Scot (Dena) Patt of Columbus and Tom Patt of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Connie (Gary) Bonner of Springfield, OH; a brother, Joseph (Robin) Spivla of Narrangaansett, RI; two grandchildren, Lauryn and Tyler Patt; nephews, Erik and Elliot Spivla; and a niece, Ash­ ley Spivla. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St, Mary’s Catholic Church, with Rev. i Frank Cronin and Rev. Donald Perks as celebrants. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Full military grave­ side services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the American Legion. Vigil service at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. SPIVLA, Josephine Jessica, 89, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Shadyside, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Springfield. She was born June 5, 1919. in Wellsburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Adam and Aniela Wisinewski Boiarski. She was a homemaker; a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Shadyside and St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Club. Preceding her in death were a son, John Spivla and a brother. Joseph Boiarski. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Emil Spivla; a son. Joseph (Robin) Spivla of Narragansett, Rhode Island; a daughter, Connie (Gary) Bonner of Springfield; daughter-in-law, Kay Spivla of Shadyside; a brother, Dr. Edward (Rena) Boiarski of Chicago, 111. and a sister, Theresa Stemkowski of Lorain, Ohio; five grandchil­ dren. Erik Spivla Ashley Spivla. Elliot Spivla Tom Patt and Scott Patt; and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Frank Cronin as Celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Bellaire, Ohio. Vigil service 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. dent of 4809 Monroe St., Shadyside, died Monday in Bellaire City Hospital. He was born July 30, 1912 at Shadyside, of the late John and Katherine J anczar Spivla. •He was a retired employee of Imperial Glass Co., Bellaire, ana a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Shadyside and the Bellaire-Jefferson Eagle Club. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lednik Spivla; two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Mary Jo) Strus- sion of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. | Richard (Darla Jean) Schau of Shadyside; a brother, Emil Spivla of Shadyside; a sister, Mrs. Stella Ryncarz of , Shadyside; six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Shadyside, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Final ar­ rangements are incomplete. SPLENDA, Emmett L., 92, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Trinity West. He was the husband of the late Helen Marracino Splen- da. Friends may call at Dun- lope-Shorac Funeral Home, 2 1 5 Fernwood Road today from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Wintersville, with the Rev. Christopher Foxhaven as cel­ ebrant. Entombment in Mt. Cal­ vary Cemetery. Vigil services today at 4 p.m. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com. SPLENDA, Jeannie (Boehm,) 48, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, Mararch 9, 2012. JZ71// She was born May 20, 1963 in Martins Ferry a daughter of Albert J. and Patricia (Levvis) Boehm. Jeannie was a fifth grade math and social studies teacher for the Martins Ferry School System. She loved her students like they were her own. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Martins Ferry where she served on the parish coun­ cil. Jeannie was a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order and will be missed by her book club friends known as the “Wormies”. Jeannie’s love for giving to others continues with the donation of her organs so others my live a better life. Surviving in addition to her parents of Martins Ferry are her two sons Ryan J. Splenda of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephen P. Splenda of Martins Ferry, grandmother Adelheide “Ella” Boehm of Martins Ferry, two brothers Scott (Ann) Boehm of Alexandria, VA and Michael (Cheryl) Boehm of Martins Ferry, a sister Erin Kirby of Martins Ferry, a special nephew Nicholas Boehm, and a special niece and goddaughter Emily Kirby. Friends will be received Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 4 1 5 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Funeral Liturgy with mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry with Revs. Tom Marut and Thomas A. Magary officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary’>s Catholic Cemetery, Martins Ferry, OH. Rosary devotions will be recited Wednesday at 3 p.m. followed by Prayer Service at 7 p.m. both in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memo­ rial contributions may be made to the Secular Fran­ ciscan Order, Brother Bob Herrick, 665 Stone & Shan­ non Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003. SPOHN, Julia Lani, four months old, died October 17, 2006 in Washington, D.C. National Children’s Hospital, in the arms of her parents, Staff Sergeants Stephen and Wendy Spohn, of the US Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Julia was bom in Bamberg, Germany on June 9, 2006. Surviving are big brother, Lukas Kai; paternal grand­ parents, Chuck and Nancy Spohn, Wheeling; maternal grandmother and step grandfa­ ther, Sandra Heaven and Roy Rodgers, Arley, Ala.; aunts and uncles, Jennifer Spohn, Pamela and Ed Murdock, Michaela and Brian Young , Valerie and Matt Edmondson; and three cousins, Nathan, Ethan, and Brooke. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cullman, Ala. on Fri­ day, October 27, 2006. Julia was laid to rest beside her deceased maternal grandfa­ ther, Roger Edmondson, in u?.UI1At,I!C)pe Cemetery, Crane Hill, Alabama. A Memorial Service will be in Wheeling this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Wheeling Jesuit Jmversity Chapel. Mrs. Kata Spoljar

Mrs. Kata Spoljar, 75, RD 2 Rayland, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling. She was born in Yugoslavia, Oct. 12, 1899, a daughter of the late Stanley and Ann Yantlek. She was a Catholic by faith. Preceded in death by her husband, Fabijan, Jan. 26,1952, she is survived by a son, John, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Alex (Ann) Bigos of RD 6, St. Clairsville, Mrs. Arnold (Magdaline) Kokai of Mt. Olivet, Wheeling, and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Mores of Warren; two sisters in Europe; seven grandchildren. Services at the Wilson Funeral Chapel, Dillonvale, were followed Friday by a Requiem Mass at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Krajcovic as celebrant. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Slavica Spoljar, 87 of Rayland, OH died November 3, 2016 at home with family. She was born on November 11, 1928 and was Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband John Spoljar. She is survived by her son Fabijan (Carla) Spoljar of Rayland and their daughter Ayla Spoljar of Lakeville, OH. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday November 5, 2016 with Memorial Contributions may be made to StJude.org/GiveThanks Msgr. John C. Kolesar officiating. Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralho.me, com Schuetz MARIO SPONG Mario A. Spong, 92 of Yorkville, OH, died Satur­ day. January 9, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 4, 1923, in Rocca Pia, Italy, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Leone Spong. Mario was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel in the cler­ ical department, a member of the St. Lucy’s Catholic Church in Yorkville. He enjoyed gardening and making his wine, and was a devoted family man. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Onario Spag- , nolo. Surviving are his devot­ ed wife of 70 years, Dena DiEugenio Spong; a son, Ronald (Mary Lou) Spong, of Rayland, OH; two daughters, Pegi (Marty) Bannan of Yorkville, and Joanne (David) Erbe of Columbus, OH; a sister. Lena (Larry) Corvi of Yorkville; a sister-in-law, Mary Spagnolo, of Yorkville; six grandchil­ dren, Joseph and Kevin Spong, Rita, Martin and Andrew Bannan, and Natalie and David Erbe; eight great- grandchildren; several niecejs nephews. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Mario and celebrate his life Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home in Tiltonsville. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, Yorkville. Fr. Bill Cross will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nation­ wide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205- 2664. Wake service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Wright, 82, of 70072 Sunset Heights, Bridgeport, died Monday at home. She was a member ofO Lancaster Chapel Methodist Church.' She was preceded in death by her first husband, Manford Speedy; her parents, Jess and Minnie Wease Wright. Surviving are her husband, J. Richard Sponaugle; two sisters, Zola Hcnneabert of Steubenville and Chloe Patterson of Chester, Conn. Friends received from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of services at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. K . ... ceded in death by her husband, Dr. Irving Seeley Middaugh, in 1988; a grandson, Stephen Middaugh; her parents, Walter J. and Stella Ham­ mett Taylor; a brother; a sister. Surviving are four sons, George I. of Cuero, Texas, Beryl W. of Roanoke, Va., Egbert S. of Fairmont, and John A. of Kingsport, Tcnn.; three daugh­ ters, Mrs. H. Moffett (Louise) Knight of Lewisburg, W.Va., Mrs. Alva D. (Stella) Wood of Bloom­ field Hills, Mich., and Mrs. Lee (Lorene) Gillespie of Scottdale, Pa.; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grand­ children. Friends received 2-9 p.m. today at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St Mary’s, W.Va., where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in St. Mary’s I.O.O.F. Cemetery. NORMA SPftONG Norma Sprong, 88, of Rayland, died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born April 29, 1926 in Dun Glenn, OH, to the late Martino and Clara Signorini Dolfi. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Shannon; two brothers, Roveri and Ralph Dolfi; four sisters, Julie Gerlach, Mary Taylor, Eva Hill and Louise Markham. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, member of the Catholic daughters and Catholic ladies auxiliary club. She enjoyed walking, cooking, fishing, golfing and loved spending time with her family. f Surviving are her hus­ band, Donto Spong; her son, David (Cyndi) Spong of Yorkville; four grand­ children, Adam, Garrett, Matthew and Lauren; two great-grand children, Daiton and Brody; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Nonna and celebrate her life on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Funeral will be held Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home in Tiltonsville with Msgr. Gene Mullett officiating. Entombment at Holly Memorial Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove. Charles Sponhaltz Sr. T'L' Charles William Sponhaltz Sr., 43, 57675 Deep Run Road, Martins Ferry, died Monday at Deep Run. He was born at Martins Ferry, July2,1945 . / fcf £ He was an employee of Wheel- ing-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, a Presbyterian, and a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Club, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Snodgrass Sponhaltz. ,. p Surviving in addtion to his fa­ ther and stepmother, Walter and I Emma Sponhaltz, RD 2, Rayland, are his wife, Tiffany Nameth ' Sponhaltz; a son, Charles William Jr. of Bellaire; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Charlene Sue) Farkas of North Carolina and Tif­ fany Lynn Sponhaltz at home; a brother, Frank of St. Clairsville; a sister, Mrs. John (Sharon) Prati of Rayland; four grandsons. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. John Bolyard officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SPONHALTZ, Edith Mae, 87, of Sponhaltz Road, Rayland, Ohio, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born July 29, 1924 in Looneyville, W.Va., daughter of the late Jesse Blain and Minnie Carpenter Miller. Edith was co-owner and partner in the Sponhaltz Turkey Farm for many years, a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Brilliant and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her par­ ents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde E. Justice, a son Clyde E. Justice II, a son- in-law, Rev. James Smith, a grandson, Chad, seven brothers, Lonnie, Charles, Harry, Howard, Harold, Brooks and Clarence, and a sister, Sybil. Surviving are her devot­ ed husband of 61 years, Harold E. Sponhaltz, a daughter, Barbara E. (James) Smith of Mansfield, Ohio, a daugh­ ter- in-law, Linda Justice of Rayland, Ohio, five grand children Michele (Michael) Slone, Jessica (Eugene) Perry, Melissa (Robert) Adams, Heidi (James) Nicholson and Carri (Ryan) Kontra, one grandson, Ty (Debra) Justice and a broth­ er, Jacob of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Edith and celebrate her life Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Friends then received Sunday from noon until service time at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. NarrowsJ22 Road,&%.« Rayland, died Monday in McGraw Nursing Home, Adena, Ohio. He was a retired employee of the Y&O Coal Co., Glen Robbin, and a turkey farmer for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Sponhaltz, in 1985; three brothers; three sisters. Surviving are a son, Harold of Ray- land; two grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren. Friends received at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. HAROLD SPONHALTZ Harold E. Sponhaltz, of Rayland, OH, died, Tues­ day, January 3, 2017 at For­ rest Hills Nursing Horne, in St Clairsville, OH. He was born on March 11, 1926, in Rayland, OH, to the late George Edward and Verlie M. (Berkhouse) Sponhaltz. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Edith Sponhaltz; a son, Clyde E. Justice and a son-in-law, Reverend James L. Smith. Harold was Co-owner and partner in the Sponhaltz Turkey Farm for many years; he built seven new homes and was a retired employee of the former Wheeling Machine Products Company in Wheeling, WV with 31 years of service; a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Bril­ liant, OH and was a past elder in the church. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his daugh­ ter, Barbara Elaine Smith, of Mansfield, OH; three grand­ children, Michele (Mike) Slone of Urbana, Jessica (Eugene) Perry of Pitts­ burgh, PA and Ty (Debbie) Justice of Belmont, OH and four great-grandchildren, Emily, George, Adam and Elijah. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Harold and celebrate his life on Friday, January 6th from 1 1a.m. until the time of service of 1 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH, with Pastor Ken Sickle officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SPONHALTZ, Ruth Ann, 78, of’ Rocky Mount, N.C., formerly of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Guardian Care of Rocky Mount. She was born December 29. 1927 in Hopedale. Ohio, a daughter of the late Benson and Mary Wilson Horn. Ruth Ann was a member of the Englewood Presbyterian Church and attended the Amsterdam Community Church of God. Ruth Ann was a teacher with the Edison School Dis­ trict in Amsterdam, Bergholz, and John Gregg Elementary until her retirement in 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick John Sponholtz on March 20, I 994. whom she married on October 4, 1946; an infant son, Fred; two sisters, Winnie Mizer and Kay Browning; an infant great-grandson. She leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, George and Judy Sponhaltz of Rocky Mount. N.C., Rick Sponhaltz of Amsterdam, Ohio, Rex and Tina Sponhaltz of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Fred and Rose Sponhaltz of Rocky Mount, N.C; one sister, Dolly Snyder of Cadiz, Ohio; five brothers, Jerry and Janet Horn, Tom and Rose Horn, Kenny and Sharon Horn, all of Jewett Ohio, Frank and Virginia Horn of Zanesville, Ohio, Ronald Horn of New Philadelphia, Ohio; sister-in- law, Hannah Carpenter of Cadiz, Ohio; six grandchil­ dren; five great-grandchil­ dren; a large number of nieces and nephews; close friend, Ms. Jo Fitts of Rocky Mount, N.C. Friends may call Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home Amsterdam, Ohio where services will be held I 1 a.m. Wednesday April 5, 2006 with Pastor Chris Cur­ rent officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Cadiz. Family requests that dona­ tions in Ruth Ann’s memory be made to the Edison Local Athletic Boosters, 1 708 Twp Hwy. 264, Toronto, Ohio 43964. S00ie Sponhaltz SPONHALTZ, Verlie Maud, 82, of 241 Narrows Road, Rayland, died Thursday at home. She was preceded in death by three brothers; four sisters. Surviving are her husband, , George E.; a son, Harold of Rayland; a brother, Clyde Berkhouse of Spen- cer, W.Va.; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.. a Friends received at Borkoski Funeral Home Tiltonsville, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today where services will be held at 2 p.m’ Sunday. Interment in Upland Ceme­ tery, Yorkville. Walter J. Sponhaitz Walter J. “Abe” Sponhaitz, 73, of CR 15, Rayland, died Friday, JanJL 1999 in East OfilTTRegional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was bom Oct. 13, 1925 in Martins Fe£. 2LHe was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, attended the Mount Pleasant Christian Church and was a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Snodgrass Spon- holtz; a son, Charles; his parents, Walter C. and Dora Fowler Spon­ haitz. Surviving are his wife, Emma Bunyon Sponhaitz; a daughter, Mrs. John (Sharon) Pratt of Yorkville; a son, Frank of St. Clairsville; a stepson, Frank Pazzel- li of Piney Fork; a stepdaughter, Linda Van Hoff of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grand- Friends will be received at J.E. Foster Funeral Home, 107 Hill St., Smithfield, Monday, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jim Ogdon officiating. Burial will be held at the conve­ nience of the family in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. I SPONTANEO, Etalio C„ 80, of Piney Fork, Ohio, passedi away Sunday, November I I. 2007, in East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Etalio was born on December 25, 192(3, in Piney Fork, son of the late Sabatino and Teresa (Anucci) Sponlaneo. Etalio was a member of St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church. Dillonvale; a member of the Piney Fork American Legion Post 735; a retired Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel pipe-fitter; and a veteran of the US Army, serving his Country in WWII. Etalio loved his garden and his dogs, Hershey and Lady. In addition to his parents, Etalio was preceded in death by his first wife, Angeline (Pastre) Sponlaneo." who passed in 1967; and two broth­ ers, Sam and Bill Sponlaneo. Etalio is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Zifzal) Spontaneo of the home; three daughters, Theresa Sponlaneo of Grand Terrace. Calif., Brenda and her husband, Paul Boeriu, and Leiann Spontaneo of Piney Fork; two sisters. Cora Muffi of Lincoln Park, Mich., and Caroline Veltri of Dover, Ohio; and one grand­ son, Nicholas Boeriu. Visitation for Etalio will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. There will be a Catholic Wake service at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Visitation for Etalio will also be held Thursday, November 15, 2007, from 9:1 5 a.m. until the 1 0 a.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass at St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church in Dillonvale with the Msgr. John Kolesar as cele­ brant. Burial will follow in Northern Cemetery in Smithfield, where the Piney Fork American Legion Post 735 will provide full military graveside honors. Frank Spontaneo a\f&v Frank Spontaneo, 82, Fairpoint, died Thursday at Wheeling Hospital. He was bom June 10, 1919 at Fair- point, son of the late Santi and Carolyn Palucci Spontaneo. He was a retired employee of the St. Clairsville School District, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kazesky Spontaneo. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Preneta of Garfield Heights and Shirley Ann Graff of San Feran- do Valley, Calif.; a brother, Mike Spontaneo of Conner Brook, New­ foundland; two sisters, Libereta Cimini of Fairpoint and Rena Svacil of Willoughby; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services and burial were held at the convenience of the family. Beck Funeral Home, St Clairsville, in charge of arrangements. Hele^Sp^aneQ 7/ Helen sXonfeneo. 78,'Fairpoint, died Wednesday in Wheeling Hospital. Medical Park. She was born July 29, 1910 at Blaine, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Kavesky. She was a retired waitress. Surviving are her husband, Frank Spontaneo; two daughters. Virginia Preneta of Garfield Heights, and Shirley Graff of San Fernando, Calif.; a brother, Stanley Kovesky of Lansing; a sister, Catherine Jendrusik of Bridgeport; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Ser­ vices were held at the conve­ nience of the family. Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, in charge of arrangements. Walter Spontaneo

Walter V. Spontaneo, 65, 6606 Wineland Ave., North Hollywood, Calif., former Adena resident and a native of Parlette, died Dec. 15 in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Bur­ bank, Calif. 7/ Born May 23, 1911, he was a son of the late Santi and Caroline Spontaneo.. He was a member of Dillon- vale Eagles Lodge, Elks Lodge of Carlsbad, N.M., and was a retired employe of the Hanna Coal Co. and South West Potash Co., Carlsbad. Surviving are his widow, Rose Celestino Spontaneo;' one daughter, Mrs. Chester (Nor­ ma) Zonkoski of North Hollywood; two brothers, Frank of Fairpoint and Mike of Corner Brook, Newfoundland; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Cimini of Fairpoint and Mrs. Rena Svacil of Willoughby. Services were Tuesday with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. ! SPOON, Arthur Louis ‘fLouie,” Sr., 64, formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, March, 25, 2008, in the Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. ; He was born on September 29, 1944 in Barton, a son of the late Floyd and Thelma $mith Spoon. f .He was a warehouse worker tor Stone and Thomas in ^jVheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his \^jfe, Jenny Spoon; and two ijrothers, Alfred and Jerry Spoon. trLouie is survived by a son, Arthur Spoon, Jr. of Warwood, W.Va.: three sisters, Gladys Dblak of St. Clairsville, Frances Shaffer of Blaine and IVIary Kabala of Bellaire; and two brothers, Emery Spoon of >(Vichita, Kan. and Willard Spoon of Columbus. Funeral services for Louie tyere private, held at the con­ venience of the family and entrusted to the Wilson funeral Home. 920 National Road, Brookside. Alfred Spoon Sr. Alfred Lee Spoon Sr., 74, of Bellaire, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 in East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was bom Aug. 22, 1931 in Barton, Ohio to Floyd and Thelma Spoon. He was an Army veteran and a former employee at Marx’s Toy in Glen Dale, W. Va. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Strain Spoon of Bellaire; son, Alfred Spoon, of St. Clairsville and two daugh­ ters, Vivian Stewart of St. Clairsville and Beverly Fraizer of Shadyside and five grandchildren. Private services were held at the convenience of the family at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Betsy A. Spoon Betsy A. (Reynard) Smith 1 Spoon, 80. formerly of Marlins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 1 1. 2006 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Nov. 22, 1926 in Newark, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia (Williams) Reynard. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. 1 In addition to her parents I she was preceded in death by a I brother. William and a sister. I Genevieve. Surviving are a daughter Debra A. Spoon Dawes of Mt. Pleasant. Ohio; three sons, Robert (Rena) Smith, of Pasadena, Calif., Thomas (Gerrie) Smith of Orlando, I Fla., and James (Joyce) Spoon, Jr. of Amsterdam, Ohio; a brother, Paul "Bob” (Lila)^ Reynard of Kalamazoo, Mich., 1 2 grand- children, and 1 4 great- grandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, where services will be held Thursday, Dec. 14,2006 at 11 a.m„ with Rev. Byron McElroy officiat­ ing. Burial follows in Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. SPOON, Emory Eugene, 75, formerly of Barton, died April 7th, in Robert Dole Veterans Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was preceded in death by lour brothers, and is survived by three sisters: Gladys Dolak of St. Clairsville, Frances Shaffer of Blaine and Mary Cochran of Bellaire; and many nieces and nephews. He is buried in Winfield, Kansas. ■TL EVELYN SPOON Evelyn Marie Spoon, 78, of St. Clairsville, died July 9, 2017 at her home. She was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on November 17, 1 938, daughter of the late Robert Strain and Olive Margaret McGarry Strain. Evelyn was a retired employee of Kroger’s. She i loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed watching soap operas and going to the casino. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Spoon Sr. and her sister, Margaret Strain. Surviving are her three children, Vivian (John Callarik) Stewart of St. Clairsville, Beverly Frazier of Shadyside and Alfred (Daisy) Spoon Jr. of St. Clairsville; two brothers, Robert (Barbara) Strain of St. Clairsville and Joe (Beverly) Strain of Cald­ well; a sister, Susie Strain of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. There will be no visita­ tion. Private services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Toojhman Funeral Home, ‘-y Memorial contributions may be made to Cumber­ land Trail Fire Dept. Floyd Spoon ^ Floyd F. Spoon, 88, Forest Hills Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, for­ merly of Maple Hill, Barton, died May 6,1989 at the nursing home. He was bom May 6, 1901 in Marshall County, a son of the late Franklin and Lillian Williams Spoon. He was a retired coal miner of Y & O Coal Co., Barton, and member of Barton Methodist Church, Barton V.F.D., Wheeling Eagles 304, and United Mine Workers of America. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Smith Spoon; one son, Jerry; and one grandson, Jerry Jr. Surviving are four sons, Alfred Spoon of Bellaire, Emery Spoon of Wichita, Kansas, Willard Spoon of Nelsonville, and Arthur Spoon, Wheeling, W. Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Gladys) Dolak Steen of Bamesville, Mary Kobala of Wheeling, Frances Schaffer of Cres­ cent; one sister, Elma Kirch of St Clairsville; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchilden. Services were held at the Wilson Funeral Home, Brookside, May 9 with Rev. Harry Mooney officiating. Burial was made in Farmington Cemetery. Helen Spoon„ SPOON, I Blaine, died Mondayilmm in Heartland-Lansing, Lansing. She was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Blaine. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Spoon, in 1972; two sisters. Surviving are three sis­ ters, Victoria Dunn of Blaine, Mrs. Walter (Stella) Putinsky of Shady- side, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Marconi of Tiltonsville; several nieces and neph­ ews. Friends received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment; in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. Wake service at 8 p.m. today. JAMES SPOON James G. Spoon Sr., 83, of Barnesville, OH, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home. He was born April 2, 1931 in Colerain, OH, son of the late Grady W. and Anna (Walker) Spoon. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Operating Engineer Local of Akron, OH. Jim was a member of Hawkins Muzzle Loading Club, National Rifle Association, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and the Ohio Gun Collectors Association. He was also a veteran of the U, S Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Betsy A. (Reynard) Spoon, a son, Thomas Smith and his brother, William Spoon. Surviving are his chil­ dren, James G. (Joyce) Spoon, Jr. of Amsterdam, OH, Debra Dawes of Mt. Pleasant, OH, Robert (Rena) Smith of Atlanta, GA; his good friend, Sharon Doty of Bloomingdale, OH; sisters, Alberta (Roy Lucas) Padyjasek of Colerain, OH and Sarah (Clyde) Castilow ofBruceton Mills, WV; 11 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren and ^great- great-grandchild. _ Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm., where services will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 1p.m. with Pastor Joe Ellis officiating. Burial follows in Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, OH. ^ 'Xir/iPR Hl'd

les, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Monday in Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale, Calif. He was the former regional manager for All Star Inns of Claifomia and a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry. Surviving are his parents, William W. and Shirley A. Richards Spoon of Coler- am; a brother, Mark K. of Lutz, Fla ; a sister, Joyce L. Dayton of Coler- am. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where ser­ vices will be held at 11 a.m Tuesday. Interment in Holly Memo­ rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Kenneth Spoon Kenneth A. Spoon, 37, Belmont, Ohio, died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Glencoe. He was born December 3, 1968 in Bellaire, son of Willard and Judith Lynn Spoon. Kenny was a mechanic at Walls Junkyard in Glencoe. Surviving in addition to his parents, are his wife. Jenny Rayner Spoon: four children: Kristen Rayner, Deanna Spoon, Kenneth Spoon Jr. and Dalton Willis; four brothers: Willie Spoon, Jimmy Spoon, Bill Spoon and Cecil Kovas; and a sister, Latisha Spoon. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Ohio on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Warnock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jenny Spoon and Family, C/O: United Bank, 50789 Valley Plaza Dr., St. Clairsville, OH 43950. Margaret Spoon | Margaret Ann Spoon, 64, Thatcher, Arizona, formerly of Glencoe, died Friday, December 30, 1994. She was a retired employee of the Safford Pepsi Co. Surviving are three sons, Robert and Steve of Thatcher and Michael of Safford; three daughters, Jean Ruedas of Morenci, Debra Bass of Safford and Barbara Alston of Sier­ ra Vista; two brothers, Thomas Hol- ub of Tennessee and Robert Holub of Ohio; four sisters. Rose Merry- man, Louise Helms, Linda Phillips of Ohio and Irene Clark of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren and 12 great­ grandchildren. Services were Tuesday at Cald­ well “Chapel of the Valley”. Cald­ well Funeral Homes Inc., 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona 85548 in charge of arrangements. SPOON, Shirley A. (Richards), 80, of Colerain, OH, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 in East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care. She was bom in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Marian Richards. Shirley was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry and the Colerain Ruritan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” W. Spoon; and a son, Jeff Spoon. Surviving are her son, Mark K. Spoon of Lutz, FL; her daughter, Joyce Dayton of Colerain; a sis­ ter, Sandy (Ed) Sambuco; and a brother, Denny (Debbie) Walker, both of Mt. Pleasant, OH; little angel, Hailey. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Thursday, February. 7, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Minister Rod Kasler offici­ ating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 3, Colerain, OH 43916; or the First Christian Church. 710 South Zane Highway., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Thelma Spoon ^ , 1 / 9 7l Thelma Nancy Spoon, 60, Bellaire, formerly of Barton, died Tuesday, March 2 at Martins Ferry Hospital. She was bom in Pomeroy, Ohio, Oct. 2,1910, a daughter of Arthur and Addie Foreman Smith. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Barton. Surviving are her step­ mother, Mrs. Mollie Smith of Columbus, her husband, Floyd, three daughters, Gladys Dolak of Barton, Mrs. Mary Cochran of Wheeling, Mrs. Francis Schaffer of^Crescent, five sons, Alfred of Beiiaire, Willard of tsarton, umery and Gerald, both of Wichita, Kan., Arthur of Brookside, one brother, Her­ man A. Smith of Cleveland, two step-sisters, Mrs. Emory Yeach and Mrs. Bonnie Upchurch, both of Columbus, one step­ brother, Hobart, Columbus, 20 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Bridgeport with Rev. John Wright officiating. Burial was in Farmington Cemetery. SPOON, Willard C., 71, of Bartlesville, Ohio, died April 9, 2008, in Ml. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born May , 17. 1936, in Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late Floyd and Thelma Smith Spoon. Willard was a disabled U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Spoon. Surviving are his children. Willard "Spoon, James Spoon, Bill Spoon, Ray Cecil Kovas and Latisha Spoon; and 15 grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 p.m. until time of services at 4:30 p.m. Full Military Services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions at 4:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Bill Spoon, 326 Sycamore Street, Barnesville, OH 4371 3. SPOON, William “Bill” Walker, 79, of Firemans Lane, Colerain, OH, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at home. He was born Apr. 4, 1929 in Colerain, OH a son of the late Grady W. and Anna (Walker) Spoon. He was retired from Consol Coal Company and the H & S Hydraulic's. Bill was a member of the First Christian Church. Martins Ferry, OH serving as a Trustee, Colerain Ruritan, and Past Fire Chief of the Colerain Fire Company. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Korean. In additions to his par­ ents he was preceded in death by a son Jeff Spoon. Surviving are his wife Shirley (Richards) Spoon, a son Mark Spoon of Lutz, FL, a daughter Joyce Day- ton of Colerain, a brother James G. Spoon of Bar­ tlesville. OH, two sisters Alberta Padyjasek of Col­ erain, and Sarah (Clyde) Castilow of Bruceton Mills, WV, and his buddy Abby. Friends will be received Sunday 12 to 9 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut At Fifth, Marlins Ferry, OH where services will be held Monday, June I 6, 2008 at 1 1 :00 AM with Ministers Bill Fulton and Rod Kasler officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas­ ant Grove, OH. In lieu of flowers memo­ rial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 Ste. Rte. 150, Ray- land, OH 43943. SUSAN LARIE SPOTTS 1943-2015 Susan Larie Spotts, 72 of husband, Lloyd Denton Ashland, Ohio died Friday Spotts, a daughter, Nola November 13 2015. Diane Terry, a brother, She was bom October James C. Garrett and a 3, 1943 in Cambridge, the sister, Mary J. Garrett, daughter of Clarence and Per Sue’s wishes, there Oleta Gallagher Garrett, will be no services. She was a waitress and Memorial contribu- enjoyed cooking and tions may be made to music. - fe // /CA/rs tit,Hospice of North Central She is survived by two Ohio 1050 Dauch Drive sons, Todd (Kathy) Long Ashland, OH 44805. of Ashland and Tim (Lisa)

Long of Indianapolis- Fickes Funeral Home in eight grandchildren, eighti Jeromesville assisted the great grandchildren, and family with arrangements, a sister, Cindy (Bill) Online condolences may Leininger of Ashland. be made at www.fickesfu- She was preceded in neralhome.com. death by her parents, her Mary Spradlin \\>}Vg Mary Catherine Noting Spradlin, Akron, formerly of Jacobsburg, died Wednesday, in Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Noling and Helen Gover Noling and her husband, M. Bert Spradlin. Surviving are sons, Darrell and Donald; daughter Judith; sisters, Margaret Latham of Cuyahoga Falls, and Betty Jo Kapak of Powhatan Point. Burial will be at Jacobsburg Cem­ etery, Jacobsburg, Saturday at 3 p.m. Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Canton Road, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. SPRADLING, Donald Carl, 82, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born August 9, 1928 in Shadyside, Ohio, a son of the late Herman and Olive (Nicholson) Spradling. Don was an Eagle Scout and a sheet metal worker by trade. He was retired from Ormet and until pres­ ent he carried on his strong work ethic developing his property. He was a member of the Ionic Lodge #0438 in Bellaire, Ohio, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Steubenville and an Osiris Shriner. Don was a member of the Bellaire ; Christian Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and as a deacon. In addition to his parents, ' he was preceded in death by his infant son, David Richard Spradling; and his daughter, Sheri Diane Mudrak. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Roth) Spradling; three children, Dana Griffin, Jeff (Margaret) Spradling, all of Bellaire, Ohio, and Beth (Nick) DiDonato of Fredericksburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Brandi and Eric Griffin, Emily D’Aquila, Amy McPeek, Mia Hieronimus, Luke and Abbey Spradling and Nicholas, Noah, Nolan and Nathan DiDonato; and seven great-grandchildren, Karady Rogers, Tyler, Matthew and Mason Griffin, Kale and Addison Hieronimus, Dane D’Aquila and three on the way. In addition, Don was a great provider, story teller and joker and last but cer­ tainly not least a great man. At Don’s request, servic­ es will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are made at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, Bellaire, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Christian Church. MARGARET SPRADLING Margaret “Peggy”, “Pud” K. Spradling, 86, of Bel- laire, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in the East Ohio Regional Hospi­ tal in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born January 22, 1931 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Esther Roth. Peggy was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and served as a Deaconess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Carl Spradling, her infant son, David Richard Spradling and her daughter, Sheri Diane Mudrak and her sister, Karady Roth. Peggy is survived by three children; Dana Griffin and Jeff Spradling both of Bellaire, Ohio and Beth (Nick) DiDonato of Freder­ icksburg, Virginia and one sister, Esther (Bill) Antonik of Bellaire, Ohio. Also 1 1 grandchildren, Brandi and Eric Griffin, Emily D’Aquila, Amy McPeak, Mia Hieronimus, Luke Spradling, Abbey Donahue, Nicholas, Noah, Nolan and Nathan DiDonato, 17 great- grandchildren, Karady Wolfe, Tyler Kuhn, Matthew, Mason, Max and Mia Griffin, Dane and Delaney D’Aquila, Kale, Addison, Tate and Emmie Hieronimus, Grace and Ella Spradling, Owen Donahue, Audrey and Avalyn DiDo­ nato and one great-great grandson, Eli Wolfe .oa the ] way. " / (— At Peggy’s request there will be no visitation or serv­ ices. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Christian Church by going to “TMCFunding. com.” Share your thoughts and memories with Peggy’s family at www.bauk nech- taltmcyer. com. J. Harvey Spragg J. Harvey Spragg, 70, Mt. Pleas­ ant, died Sunday at home. He was born Aug. 19, 1919 at Adena, son of the late John and Loretta Knight '/V Spragg. A He was a self-employed carpen­ ter and a member of the Mt. Pleas­ ant Presbyterian Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Dillonvale American Legion, Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Mae Hobaugh Spragg; a brother, George Spragg; step­ mother, Mabel Morgan Spragg. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Judi) Roberts of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Charles (Connie) Saffell of Pembroke Park, Fla., Mrs. William (Mary) Sutton of Martins Ferry, Debbie Spragg of Columbus; two brothers, Dr. Carl Spragg of New Concord and Earl Spragg of Adena; eight grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Wilson Funeral Home, Dillonvale, where services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Arby Conn of­ ficiating. Burial follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be } made to the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Lions Club. _ i SPRAGG, Betty Eloise, 86, of formerly of Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, died Sun­ day, March 21, 2004, in the Mound View Health Care Cen­ ter, Moundsville, W.Va. She was born March 18, 1918, in Smithfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Bess Montgomery Spragg. She was a former supervisor and manager at the Fashion Hosiery, Wheeling and a for­ mer owner/operator of the Big Three Auto Sales, Moundsville. She was a member of the Glen Dale United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister. Lenore Martin. Survivors include a very spe­ cial friend, Jane Pultz of Glen Dale and a nephew, Don Martin of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m. with the Rev. Billy Ray Carpenter officiating. Entombment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Sherrard, W.Va. Kathleen M. Spragg Kathleen M. Dennis Spragg, 84, of S. Third St., Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Barnes Rd., Mt. Pleasant Pike, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martins Ferry. She was born Dec. 6, 1918 in Mt.' Pleasant Pike, a daughter of the late Roland C. and Rena Forsythe Dennis. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Spragg and a brother, Rylie W. Dennis. Surviving are a son, Robert A. “Bob” Spragg and his wife Beth of Martins Ferry, a daughter, Kathy Jo Rhee and her husband Tong Ha of Bay Village, Ohio; a brother, R. Rupert Dennis of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren, Scott Rhee of Lakewood, Ohio, Kristin Rhee of Blacklick, Ohio, Jenny Spragg of New York, N.Y., Brian and Patrick Spragg, both of Martins Ferry. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Walnut at Fourth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, with Rev. Dr. William Lawrence officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 400 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Lancy Lee Spragg Lancy Lee Spragg, 40, County Highway 71, Adena, died Wednes day, Oct. 29, 1997~at Last unro 'RegkJiraT Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was born Aug. 16, 1957 in Bellaire, a daughter of Leona Walls Childers'and the late Orvy “Red” Childers. She was a former employee of Giant Eagle of Bridgeport, a mem­ ber of Harrisville United Methodist Church, former Sunday school teacher of the church, and a poet with poems published in the National Library of Poetry Books. Surviving, in addition to her mother of Harrisville, are her hus­ band, Mark Spragg; a brother, Tim­ othy Martin Childers of Coral Springs, Fla.; four nephews. Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home, 111 South Bridge St., Adena. Friends will then be received at the Harrisville United Methodist Church, Saturday, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m., with the Revs. Dale Warrick and Ken Price officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gar­ dens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisville United Methodist Church. Mary Spragg l \b\Vtfr Mary Catherine Spragg, 68, RD 1, Adena, died today, January 31,1994, in Wheeling Hospital, Medical Park. She was bom January 24, 1926, in Martins Ferry, daughter of the late Plary E. and Mary Winters Shaw. She was a member of the Har- risville Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Plary E. Shaw Jr. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. Spragg; a son, Thomas ^ W. Spragg Jr. of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Sandy) r Rose of Cadiz and Mrs. Kenneth . (Cindy) Skapik of Pleasant Grove; a . brother, William Shaw of Marlins Ferry; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Beryl) Hughes of Tucson, Az., Mrs. Ross (Etta) Host of Lake City, Mich., Mrs. Elwood (Loma) Simpson of Newark, Mrs. Charles (Becky) Man­ ning of Glendale, W.Va.; eight grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Barry Hall of­ ficiating. Burial follows in Holly i Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Monnie Spragg Monnie Gene Spragg, 81, of Summerville, S.C., widow of Donald Floyd Spragg, died Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Summerville Medical Center. Mrs. Spragg was born March | 7, 1924, in Harrison County, a daughter of the late Harry Mattern and Nettie Skipper Mattem. A graduate of Adena High School, she was employed with the Wal-Mart in Summerville and was a retired executive assis­ tant with the Buckeye Local School District. She was of the Protestant faith. | Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Sam) Rensi of Summerfield, N.C., and Donna (Lynn) Horn of Summerville; five grandchildren, Stephanie Rensi Johnson, Angela Rensi Hundley, Jaime Horn Lowman, Doug Horn and Steve Rensi; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, William Lowman, Hayden Lowman and Reagan Horn. The services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200- A, Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements are by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S. Main St., Summerville. Helen Sprague 'lfrlbx Helen J. Sprague, 75, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday afternoon in Massillon Community Ho.spital following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 16, 1927 in jjamesville. Ohio, to thej late Taylor and Beatrice Burga. She was retired from Eaton Manufacturing after 28 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Sprague. Surviving include one sister, Martha Slay of Canton, Ohio; one brother, William Burga of Columbus, Ohio; three nephews: Tom Perkins of Canton, Ohio; Terrance Burga of Powell, Ohio; Timothy Burga of Alexandria, Va. and three nieces: Cheryl Rassow of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Rhonda Bourquin of Canton, Ohio and Linda Lindsey of Marion, Ohio. Also surviving are five great nieces and nephews. It was Helen’s wish to have her body cremated and her cre­ mated remains interred in Ebenezer Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. Martha Spraitzar Martha Odessa (Kirkland) Spraitzar, 88, of Niles-Cortland Road, Howland Twp., Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 at the Alliance Living Community in Anacortes, Washington. She was born Aug. 2, 1915 at Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Everett Kirkland and Mary Earnest Kirkland. Mrs. Spraitzar had lived in the area since 1958. She was a graduate of The Ohio University where she received an Associate Degree in Education and was a school teacher in the southern Ohio area for five years. After teaching, she became a homemaker and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She was also a member of the Warren Women's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Spraitzar whom she married on June 16, 1040. Surviving are two sons, Ronald F. (Margaret A.) Spraitzar of Kenner, La., and Gerald K. Spraitzar of Anacortes, Wash. She was pre­ ceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Charles Kirkland. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service. The Rev. Scott Purdum will conduct a service on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Robert H. Roberts-Clark Memorial Home in Warren. Interment will be held at the Pineview Memorial Park, Warren, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Mahoning County Unit, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio 44406-9274. Arrangements by Robert H. Roberts - Clark Memorial Home, Inc. I David Spriggens ■ 1948-2013 I 9o A* ^P"gg®ns’ 65’ of Somerton died Saturday, July 13 I th+l in CoIunJbus’ °hl°- He was bom on March 1, 1948 to I England Mabel (Albutt) SPriSSens Gainsborough.

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will follow in Somerton Cemetery. ' °hl0' Bunal Ruth Spring Ruth Spring, 91, lifetime resi­ dent of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away at her Mayfield Heights apartment on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. 4 Ruth was bom June 17, 1912, one of four daughters of Julia and David Spring, both deceased. Surviving are her sister, Maxyne David of Lyndhurst,, Ohio; five nieces and nephews, David Groom of West Millford, New Jersey, Marion Cremer of Columbus, Philip David of Euclid, Mark David of Sparta, Shirley Klueter of Findlay. Ruth was a great aunt to five great nieces; five great nephews; four great great nephews and two great great nieces. Although Ruth had no children of her own, she was loved by so many chil­ dren; including those she taught in the primary grades in Bellaire for 42 years. Ruth also contributed to the First Methodist Church of Bellaire through her years of youth leader, advisor of the Wesleyan Service Guide, later a division of the United Methodist Women. Ruth was involved in the W.C.T.U. and the mission work of her church. She planned programs for the church and was often called upon to speak. Visitation will be at the Bauknecht-AItmeycr Funeral Home, 441-37th St., Bellaire on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial service will be on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with viewing an hour preceding the service. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling. Memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church, 3402 Guernsey St., Bellaire, j Ohio, 43906. J of siSfMW.Pleasant Grove, died ThursdayIs, in Park Health Center, St. Clairs- ville. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death b> her first husband, John Marx; her second husband, Forest Springer; a son, John Marx; her parents, Andrew and Mary Hutira Zelenilz; two brothers, Frank and Joseph Zelenitz; a sister, Mary Mitan. Surviving are a brother, Andrew Zelenitz of Blaine; a sister, Rose Sad of Detroit; a grandson; a great-granddaughter, Friends received from 1 p.m. Saturday until time of services at 2 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsvillc. Inter­ ment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairs- ville. Betty Springer- fX: ~ Betty Braden SbrirtgOr, b3 , St. Clairsville, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was Presbyterian. Surviving in addition to her mother, Clara Daton Braden, a resident of Wheeling, are hus­ band, Russell; a son, David of Mathis, Texas; a daughter, Rebecca Springer at home; two brothers, Delbert Braden and Earl Branden, both of Wheeling; a sister, Mrs. Jerry (Sandra) Berisford of Wheeling; a grand­ daughter. Friends received, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove. Wheelng, where ser­ vices will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial follows in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheel- ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio County Unit of the American Cancer Society. A SPRINGER, Catherine L., 84, of 159 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, formerly of Bellaire and Bethany, died Monday, July 28. 1 997. in the tjdod Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. She was a retired regis­ tered nurse at Bethany College, with 27 years of service, and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her parents, William L. and Elizabeth Hoffman Springer; five brothers, Thomas, Joseph, William, Charles and Francis Springer; three sisters, Bernice Johnson, Rose Brown, and Mary E. Wernet. Surviving are several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. Friends received 9- 10 a.m. Friday at Bauknecht Funer­ al Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Cal­ vary Cemetery, Wheeling. A7JnN- M'K SPRINGER, Catherine N., 85, of Guernsey Street, Bellaire, died Friday in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1979; her parents, Joseph and Josephine Spolnik Niemiec; four brothers, Stanley, Joseph, John “Butch" and Andrew Niemiec; two sisters, Mary R. Niemiec and Julia Robinson. Surviving are three nieces. Friends received noon-3 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Grisell Funeral Home. 400 33rd St., Bellaire. Funeral liturgy-with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Inm £ m. Sundav. Doris SpiJng^r Mrs. Doris ^E. ‘Springer, Martins Ferry, died Wed­ nesday, Dec. 13, at the Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born in Martins Ferry, Nov. 20,1899, a daughter of Mrs. Gertrude McCord Vennum and the late Bert E. Vennum. She was a fifty year member of the Martins Ferry First United Methodist Church, was serving as secretary of the Martins Ferry Community Chest, was the first president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Martins Ferry, had served with the Girl Scouts for over 40 years and was a member and director of the Upper Ohio Valley Girl Scout Council of Wheeling. Surviving are her husband, Ralph W. Springer, two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Mary Lou) Powell of Reynoldsburg, Mrs. JoAnne Klarr of Martins Ferry, six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Kenneth Paxton of St. Clairsville. Funeral services were held Friday in Martins Ferry with Rev. D. Larry Kline officiating. Burial was in Riverview ^pmeterv, Martins Ferry. . I Elizabeth Springer K Elizabeth Jane Pierce I; Springer, 80, of Bridgeport, ; Ohio, died Monday, June 5, • 2006 at Ohio Valley Medical ! Center in Wheeling, W. Va. ; She was born Nov. 21, ;..1925 in Charleroi, Pa. ! ■ Elizabeth was a Methodist I by faith and a retired electric furnace dispatcher with Ohio • FeiTO Alloys in Brilliant for 26 ;;years. > She is preceded in death by »3ier husband of 30 years, Loyal ’-Harris Springer Sr.; her par­ ents, Widiamond Mary Pierce; Jhree children: a daughter, jhCarolyn and twin sons, Donald £and Raymond; a brother "Raymond Pierce and three sis­ ters: Cynthia Bennington, ; Midge Moore and Gladys Brown. Elizabeth was a loving and devoted mother who taught her ; children a strong work ethic, • perseverance, faith in family and above all, to love one ' another unconditionally. She was a resident of Bridgeport Manor since 1991, until the time of her passing. She organized and managed Social activities and dinners for The residents. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Loyal Springer Jr., of Bridgeport and William Springer of Chesapeake, Va.; six daughters: Judith Bensie of Bradenton, Fla., Margie Mellott of Bridgeport, Lydia Selmon of Bellaire, Gail Lee of Kearney, Neb., Joyce Brown of Rayland and Janie Johng- Walrod of North Platte, Neb.; a brother, Raymond Pierce of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; two sisters, Gayle Herrington of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Elaine Joyce Colbert of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 21 grandchil­ dren, Paula Bensie Haught, 'Loyal, Jason and Adam Springer, Karrie Mellott Puskas, Thomas Mellott, Tammie, Bobbi Jo and Doug Selmon, Philip, Morgan and Isaac Lee, Kyle and Tyler Springer, Brittany and Kendall LaPoint, Jaide and Pierce Brown, Alexander, Cristina and Andrew Johng; seven ;great-grandchildren: Brittany Haught, Warren, Taylor . Justin, Jaden and Austin Springer and Brodey Puskas. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m., until the time of her funeral services at 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 "National Road., Brookside Ohio, with the Reverend Donald Cordery officiating. Private interment will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Blaine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgeport ;VFD, 301 Main^ St .Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. Elizabeth Sprin^e^ Elizabeth Louise Springer, 75, a resident of Parshall Ave., St. Clairsville and a former resi­ dent of Elm Grove, died Sunday in Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. She was born Dec. 14, 1909, the daughter of the late Clinton K. and Birdie Wheeler Springer. She taught the second grade at Kruger Street School, Wheeling, for 37 years and was a member of the Elm Grove United Meth- odist Church, Daughters of the Union Veterans of Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, Miriam Chapter No. 1 Order of Eastern Star and the state and national Retired Teachers Associations. Surviving are a brother, Russell Springer of St. Clairs- ville, a niece and a nephew. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Harry R. Jenkins of­ ficiating. Burial will be, at the covenience of the family, in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling. SPRINGER, Frances E. “Tom,” 79, of Wheeling, W.Va., formerly of Jackson- burg, W.Va., died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in Peterson Hos­ pital, Wheeling. She was a member of the Jacksonburg United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey Springer on February 17, 1986; her parents, Lonnie W. and Hazel Mae Thomas Booher; one brother, Lonnie; and two sis­ ters, Phyllis Martyn and June Morgan. Surviving are one daughter, Marthajo (David) Harasuik of Wheeling; and one grandson, Derek Dotson of Charleston, W.Va. Friends will be received 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, W.Va., where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Pine Grove.

SPRINGER,Har°'A HaroldsJe Hanson,in/mri 79, of Route 1, New Matamoras, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was a concrete finishing foreman, and a member of Center Valley Baptist Church, New Matamoras. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Springer; four brothers. Surviving are his wife, Wanda B. Beagle Sprin­ ger; two sons, George of New Mata­ moras, and Jack of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter, Shirley Boyd of Reno, Ohio; a sister, Virginia Kampson of Daytona Beach, Fla.; six grandchil­ dren; two great-grandchildren. Friends received at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, 7-9 p.m today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in New Mata­ moras Cemetery. Masonic services 8 p.m. Tuesday. Jack E. Springer Jack E. Springer, 78, of Pleasant Grove, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006 at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1927 in Chester, W. Va., the son of the late Hanson and Ella Colvin Springer. Jack was the owner of Springer Auto Rebuilders in Pleasant Grove before he retired. After his retirement, he was a volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity and was involved in many other min­ istries. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Friends Church. Jack is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Morris Springer; three daughters, Dana Howell of Cleveland, Darcy Springer of St. Clairsville and Kelly Hamlin and her husband, Rex of Black Mountain, N.C.; three broth­ ers: Harry of Apollo Beach, Fla., Hance of Lancaster, Ohio and Mark of Doylestown, Ohio. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Jaime and Jodi Howell, Bryan, Clayton and Retta Jane Rico and t Jessica Hamlin. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Friends are then invited to attend visitation Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of Jack’s funeral services at 1 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Friends Evangelical Church with the Reverend James Ogden officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98 East Cove Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003. Loyal Springer Sr. Loyal H. Springer Sr., 70, Bridgeport Manor, died Saturday ; in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born July 5,1916 at Steubenville, a son of the late Loyal and Elizabeth Harris Springer. 7 F£S He was a retired employee of Harts, a Protestant, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Martins Ferry Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Springer and Margaret Delchamps. Surviving are two sons, Loyal H. Jr. of Bridgeport, William P. of Norfolk, Va.; six daughters, Mrs. George (Judy) Velte of * Loveland, Mrs. Tom (Margie) Mellott and Joyce Springer, both of Bridgeport, Mrs. Douglas (Lydia) Selmon of Norfolk, Mrs. : Jeffrey (Gail) Lee and Mrs. ; Yongsik (Janie) Johng, both of : Wheeling; a sister, Jane I. Spr­ inger of New York City; nine grandchildren. Friends received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be neld at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Terry Blon officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Ceme­ tery, Blaine. Maguy Springer, age 70, of Antioch, Ohio died Wednesday June P 23, 2010 at her home. She was bom in Morocco March 31,1940 a | daughter of the late Roger & Lucienne Bourrel Bonnaud. She is | survived by her husband Glen Springer of Antioch, Ohio, Her I children: Lorraine Colasanti and her husband Dennis of Detroit, I Michigan, Carl Somppi of Alameda, California. Sister: May | Bonnaud of Athens, Ohio, Brother: Eric Bonnaud of Athens, Ohio, | Stepdaughter: Nicole Majstorovic and her husband Steve of fc Medina, Ohio, Stepson: Michael Springer and his wife Dana of | Cleveland, Ohio, Grandchildren: Billy Snyder, Benjamin Snyder, || Natale Colasanti, Ashley Majstorovic and Michael Majstorovic. - Friends received from 2 p.m. Saturday until time of Memorial Service at 8 p.m. Saturday June 26, 2010 at the Bauer-Tumer Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe County Humane Society, 41383 Stonehouse Road, Woodsfi Minnie Springer /?4? Minnie Elizabeth Springer, Martins Ferry, died Friday at Martins Ferry Hospital following an extended illness. She was bom at Dafter, Mich., a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ayers Hathaway. She was a member of the Martins Ferry First United Presbyterian Church, Dogwood Twig of Martins Ferry Hospital, was a member and past president of the American Dental Association, Ohio Valley Chapter, and had been em­ ployed for many years at Martins Ferry Hospital. Surviving are a son, Robert L. Springer of Martins Ferry, one grandchild, three brothers, Ralph Hathaway of Martins Ferry, George Hathaway of Florence, RD Martins Ferry, Gerald Hathaway of Barton, three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Reharad of Fort Pierce, Fla., Mrs. Frances Fisher of Plainsfield, Ohio and Mrs. Mildred Hackenbracht, West Lafayette, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday in Martins Ferry with Dr. Niles Southwick of the Martins Ferry First Presbyterian Church of­ ficiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St Clairs yille. L SPRINGER, Russell C., 74, of Taylor Lane St.Clairsville, djed Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Bamesville TTeaTTH Center. He was a retired parts manager at Dave Towelj Cadillac, Akron, Ohio, a Methodist and an Army Air-Force veteran. He was pre­ ceded in death by his wife, Betty Braden Springer; his parents, Clinton and Birdie Wheeler Springer; a sister, Elizabeth Springer. Surviving are a son, David Russell Springer of Alice, Texas; a daughter, Rebecca Springer of St. Clairsville; a granddaughter, Brook Springer of Alice. Friends received from 1 p.m. Monday until time of services at 2 p.m. at Beck- Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St.Clairsville. Interment in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling. A.D. SpringheMi Angelo D. Spring netti, 92, retired miner, died Wednesday, June 27, at his home in Lafferty. He was born in Austria Italy, April 2, 1881, coming to the United States in 1901. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Lafferty and was a member of Lafferty Moose Lodge 1462. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faccini Springhetti and son, Frank, Sylvan, John and James, all of Lafferty, one daughter, Mrs. Lena Lucas of Wheeling, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Mass' was held Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty, with Fr. Cal Borosh as celebrant. Interment was in Union Cemetery, St. . Clairsville. Frank Springhetti Frank V. Springhetti, 89, of! Pleasantville, Ohio, formerly of Lafferty, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at McCafferty Adult Center of Pleasantville. He was bom May 9, 1913 at Wheeling, W. Va., a son of the late Angelo and Mary Faccini Springhetti. Frank was a former training supervisor for Consolidated Coal of Cadiz, Ohio. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Lafferty and the Lafferty Fire Department. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Frollini Springhetti and brothers, Sylvan, Mario, John and James Springhetti. Surviving are three sons, Frank R. (Deanna) of Pleasantville, Ohio, Robert A. (Connie) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Gerald (Delores) of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a sister, Lena Lucas of Wheeling; eight grand­ children and 13 great grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews, and his many friends of McCafferty Center. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beck-Allmeyer Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Vigil service at 3 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty, with Fr. Chester Pabin as celebrant. Burial follows at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lafferty. SPRINGHETTI, Gerald E. “Jerry”, 62, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Cumberland Pointe Care Center. He was bom in Martins Ferry, Ohio on January 27, 1950, son of the late Frank V. and Mary Frollini Springhetti. He was a retired employ­ ee from Consolidation Coal Company and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grand­ father enjoying spending time with his grandchil­ dren. He also was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. Surviving are his wife, Delores “Dolly” Springhetti; his children, Stephanie (Dan) Busby of St. Clairsville, Scott (Kristy) Springhetti of Springfield, Ohio and Stacey (Chris Feaster) Springhetti of Fairpoint; six grandchildren, D.J. Busby, Dylan Busby, Shaylynn Springhetti, Ky’Lee Feaster, Etta Jane Springhetti and Adalyn Feaster; two brothers, Frank (Deanna) Pleasantville, Ohio and Robert “Bob” (Connie) of Lawrence, Pennsylvania; several nieces^ and nephews. / Family and friends" will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where serv­ ices will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bradley Call offi­ ciating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. PRINGHETTI, James A., 61, of Lafferty, died Thursday in Ohio Slate University Medical Center, Columbus. He was a retired foreman of Consolidation Coal Co., Cadiz, a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lafferty, and a Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Mary Faccini Springh- etti; two brothers; a granddaughter. Surviving are his wife, Leonora Voydock Springhetti; a son, Eugene of Remington, Va.; two daughters, Debra Thomas of Morristown and Beverly French of Bethesda; two brothers, Frank and John, both of Lafferty; a sister, Lena Lucas of Wheeling; eight grandchildren. Friends received 3-9 p.m. today at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at SL Mary Catholic Church. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Rosary devotions at 4:30 p.m. today. John Springhetti f Mingo Junction, died vlonday, March 29, 2004 at Sables Care Center in Hopedale. She was born Aug. IS, 1909 n Mingo Junction, the daughter 3f the late Phillip and Mary DiFranco Diorio. Mae was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction as well as the Catholic Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by her husband. Joseph Sprochi; a son, Phillip Sprochi; two brothers, Anthony and Daniel Diorio; two sisters, Josephine Diorio and Rose Fithen. Mae is survived by a son, William Sprochi and his wife Pauletta of Wintersville, a daughter, Elaine Habig and her husband, William of Gowen, Mich.; two brothers, Dominic Diorio of Wintersville and Michael Diorio of Wyncotte, Pa.; five grandchildren and 15 great­ grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend visitation Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 1 15 Union Ave., Mingo Junction, Ohio, where Virgil services will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass .will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m., with Father James Dunfee as the celebrant. Interment fol­ lows at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes School, 12 1 2 Murdock Ave., Mingo 1 Junction, Ohio 43938.^^^^^ CHARLES SPROUL Charles R. “Charlie” “Sonny” Sproul, 80, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born December 19, 1935, in Lloydsville, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel Sproul and Emma Ludwig Sproul. Charlie was a retired employee of C.&P Tele­ phone Co., a member of Lloydsville United Methodist Church, member and Past President of the St. Clairsville Ruritan Club, he was a former Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of Ameri­ ca, an honored member of the Telephone Pioneers, a member of Weyer Lodge # 541 F&AM in Centerville, three time Past Master of the former Belmont Lodge # 16 F&AM in St, Clairsville, and had over 30 years active involvement with St. Clairsville High School Football Program. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Conway Sproul; a sister, Peg Sproul Surviving are three soni Charles “Chad” (Bridget Sproul of Broadviev. Heights, Ohio, Jeffrey (Debbie) Sproul of Picker-1 ington, Ohio, and Robert (Tonya) Sproul of Belmont,! Ohio; a sister, Louise Paugh of Lloydsville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Alicia Sproul, Keegan Sproul, Bre- anna Sproul, Mattljew (Alyssa) Ackerman, Michael (Lauren) Acker­ man, and Spencer Whyte; two great-grandchildren, Vivian and Mason Acker­ man. /) / Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gene Miller officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasm Grove, Ohio. Weyer Lodge will con- duct Masonic Services a 6:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to the St. Clairsville Ruritan Club or St Clairsville High School Sta dium Fund. Emma M. Sproul 1 Y)1*i /T/6 Emma M. Sproul, 61, Lloydsville, died Saturday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was bom at Mozart on Sept. 20, 1914, a daughter of Charles and Anna Hagmaier Ludewig. She had resided at Lloydsville for 30 years and was a member of Lloydsville United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Samuel A. Sproul; two daughters, Mrs. Tex (Louise) Paugh of Lloydsville and Miss Peggy Sproul of the home; one son, Charles Sproul of St. Clairsville; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Anna) McMahon of St. Clairsville; one brother, Charles Ludewig of Win- tersville; seven grandchildren. Services were Tuesday. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Gladys Sproul Gladys Marie Sproul, 86, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002 arTrlrnTy Medical CenteF^est, Steubenville, Ohio. She was bom Aug. 13, 1916, at' Flushing, Ohio, a son of Charles "TTordner and bedelia Wagner Cordner. She attended the Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Sproul, one son, John Sproul, Jr., two broth­ ers, Clyde and Harry Cordner and one sister, Betty Fulton. Surviving are one son, William Sproul, Cadiz; two grandsons, John Edward Sproul and his wife, Judy of Cadiz, Dennis Lee Sproul, Columbus, Ohio; a granddaughter, Mrs. Richard (Beth) Ralston, New Philadelphia; four great grand­ children; four sisters, Wilma Cunningham, Freeport, Ohio; Maxine Nucci, Flushing; Wanda Thompson, Cadiz and Shirley Martin, Florida. Friends will be received on Friday, Oct. 11, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m., Oct. 12, 2002 with Rev. Paul Hamilton officiating. Burial follows at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 74, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. The Memorial Guestbook may be signed at www.clark- kirkland.com. Irene Sproul 1 Irene M. Sproul, 72, of Lloydsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005. She was born Sept. 24, 1933 at Lloydsville, a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Ludewig Sproul. She was a member of the Lloydsville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Charles R. and his wife Patricia Sproul of St. Clairsville; a sis­ ter, Louise and her husband, Tex Paugh of Lloydsville and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Clairsville, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gene Miller officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may j be made to the Lloydsville United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be J offered to the family ati iwww.altmeyer.com^^^^^l Jack D. Sproul 1936-2014 7p °fWcSterville’ OH, Saturday, after more than 40 F fr°m ,he Slate of Ohio sewetary of Capita! Ch^d^X'“"l F member of _ „ . ne and secretary more fhnn An 1S^F °f Sladlum Ushers at OSU for Credit r in" ^.ears- former Board member of ODJFS a won-

(Julie) Sproul; nine grandchildren and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by i great- and Ruth. ^ vb H*his parents, James FM Home ssTVrre, y 1(U0l4a'Moreland 1 Home 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville OH Memorial S°"’ °ffiCiated- Ent0mbme-4 Kingwood iisSSiffrom the former Jonathan Log*1*1 and Hansleys Mills of He was preceded in death by hi parents, Henry W and C°ra ' Ruggle Sproul; five brothers. Charles W., George R-, Samuel, John and Alfred; and five sisters Irene Kent, Lettie Duke- Elizabeth Mellott, Margaret G.' ham an Orpha EUifritz. Surviving are a son, Jack of Westerville Ohio three grandchildren, *er.f f Elswick and Karen Vatter-h°'h Columbus, and James Sproul o Westerville; and six great-gra"°d children. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Campbell- PlumPly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Inter­ ment in Crestview Cemetery, Bar­ nesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. SPROUL, Patricia Alice, 74, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Cumberland Pointe Health Care Center. / She was bom in Martins Ferry, Ohio on January 24, 1937, daughter of the late Samuel and Florence Miller Conway. Patricia was a member of Lloydsville United Methodist Church and a member of St. Clairsville Ruritan Club. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Charles, Richard, David, Robert, Jerry and Tom Conway; and 2 sisters, Linda Steiner and Joyce Hersey. Surviving are her hus­ band, Charles R. Sproul; 3 sons, Charles “Chad” Sproul of Akron, Ohio, Jeffrey (Debbie) Sproul of Pickerington, Ohio and Robert (Tonya) Sproul of Belmont, Ohio; 5. grand­ children, Alicia Sproul, Keegan Sproul, Breanna Sproul, Matthew Ackertnan, and Michael (Lauren) Ackerman; 2 brothers, Jack and Steve Conway; 2 sisters, Sue Bludthart and Deb Mills; •several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 1 1 a.m. with Rev. Gene Miller officiat­ ing. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Clairsville Ruritan Club or Lloydsville United Methodist Church or Amedisys Hospice. Samuel Sproul a %2> Samuel A. Sproul, 77, of RD 1, St. Clairsville, died Saturday in Peterson Hospital/Wheeling. He was bom Sept. 3, 1905 in Bel- mopt County, a son of the late Henry and Cora Sproul. He was a former boiler opera­ tor for the Belmont County Courthouse, and a member of the Lloydsville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Ludwig Sproul, in 1976. Surviving are two daughters, Louise Paugh and Irene Margaret Sproul, both of Lloydsville; a son, Charles R. of St. Clairsville; three brothers, James of Bamesville, John of Cadiz, and Alfred of New Martinsville, W.Va.; four sis­ ters, Irene Kent of Dennison, Margaret Gilham of Flushing, Elizabeth Mellott of Bamesville, and Orpha Ellifritz of Charleroi, Pa.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Don Richard and the Rev. Karl Fitch officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Sandra J. Sprout

Sandra J. Sproul, 79, of and John (Clair) Jackson; Westerville, passed away several nieces and neph­ Dec. 4,2017. ews. Wonderful mother, Preceded in death by her grandmother and great­ husband, Jack and father, grandmother with beautiful Donald Jackson. blue eyes. Loved and cher­ Friends were received at ished by everyone. the Moreland Funeral Survived by her children, Home, 55 E. Shrock Road, Teresa Elswick, Karen Westerville, on Friday, (Michael) Vatter and James Dec. 8, 2017, with a Mau­ (Julie) Sproul; nine grand­ soleum chapel service fol­ children and seven great­ lowed by entombment at grandchildren; mother, Eve Kingwood Memorial Park Jackson; sister, in Lewis Center with Pas­ Janet (Vince) Conti; tor John Jackson officiat- brothers, Jerry (Marcia) ing. /5/9-r^— William Spiroul William R. Sproul, 65, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. .2^2002 riTniiy Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born July 15, 1937 at JBLu5lung^QMa. son of the late John F. Sproul and Gladys Marie Cordner Sproul. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Sproul, Jr. Surviving are four aunts, Wilma Cunningham, Freeport, Ohio; Maxine Nucci, Flushing; Wanda Thampson, Cadiz, and Shirley Martin, Florida; two nephews, John Edward Sproul (wife, Judy), Cadiz; Dennis Lee Sproul, Columbus; one niece, Beth Ralston (husband, Richard), New Philadelphia; two grand nephews and two grand nieces; several cousins, including Gary Brown, Cathy Wells, Joyce Heavilin and Chelsea Wells, all of Cadiz. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz, Ohio where services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Hamilton officiating. Burial at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 273, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. , .The Memorial Guestbook day-old daughter of Randy and Betty Jo Holubeck -Sproull of Newell Avenue, St. Clairsville, died Monday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown. She was pre­ ceded in death by a twin sister, Lauren Catherine Sproull; paternal grandmother, Katherine Troyonovich Sproull. Surviving in addition to her parents, are maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holubeck of St. Clairsville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sproull of St. Clairsville. Private services will be held today at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Interment in Union Ceme- | tery, St. Clairsville. Lauren Sproull SPROULL, Lauren Catherine, infant daughter of Randy and Betty Jo Holubeck Sproull of Newell Avenue, St. Clairsville, died Nov. 14 in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown. She was pre­ ceded in death by her paternal grand­ mother, Katherine Troyonovich Sproull. Surviving in addition to her parents are maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holubeck of St. Clairsville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sproull of St. Clairsville. Private services will be held today at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Interment in Union Ceme­ tery, St. Clairsville. Craig Sproull Craig Hamilton Sproull, 70, Den­ nis Lane, St. Clairsville, died Sun­ day at home. He was born Sept. 26, 1920 at Martins Ferry, a son of the late Hugh and Ada Belle Hamilton Sproull. He was a retired agent of Equitable Insurance Co., a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville, Belmont Lodge No. 16 F&AM, and a veteran of World Warll. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Troyanovich Sproull; two granddaughters. Surviving are his wife, Mary Maccallini Sproull; a son, Randy of St. Clairsville; two brothers, Clyde and Cloyd of Piedmont; two sisters, Mary Tarbert of Cadiz and Ella Toole of Piedmont. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, with the Rev. William Popa officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Belmont Lodge No. 16 F&AM services will be conducted I Tuesday at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. ■M Daniel Sproull Sr. Daniel Leroy Sproull Sr., 52, of Flushing, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home. He was born in Wheeling, Dec. 20, 1952, a son of Charles and Betty Schaeffer Sproull of Cadiz. An owner-operator and mechanic in the Trucking Industry, Daniel was a Christian by faith and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 366, Flushing. Preceding him in death was a daughter. Sherry, a granddaugh­ ter and a brother, Ray. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Joy Milam Sproull; a son, Daniel Leroy (Victoria) Sproull Jr., Flushing; three brothers, Ralph (Pia), Ed (Olivia), Francis (Judy) Sproull; two sisters, Debbie Reiser and Nira (Larry) Kelley; three grandchildren, Dakota, Aaron and Brady. Visitation at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Moorefield Cemetery. Sons of the Legion services will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family at P.O. Box 382, Flushing, OH 43977. t H/Lfy/?9!ou" SPROULL, Mary E., 91, form­ erly of South Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in Forest Hills Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Mar­ tins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, John V., in 1971. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Theresa) McCauliff of Columbus. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m. today. 1 Hazel Steele Hazel Marie Steele, 90, of .Bamesville, formerly of Fairview and~5omertoh, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at the BarnesVrrTe~FfeaTtH Ore Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1911 in Beallsville, daughter of the late Homer and Emily (Weekley) Farrabee). She was a protestant by faith, a homemaker, mother and an avid guilter. She was preceded in death by her husband. Raymond Steele on Oct. 7, 1987; stepsons, John and Joe Steele; Brother, Frank Farrabee; sister, Mae Fitzgerald; grandson and great granddaughter. Surviving are three sons, Bob and wife Sandra of Fairview, Roy and wife Becky of Bamesville, and Paul of Kimbolton; stepson, James Franklin and wife Dottie of Akron; | stepdaughter, Mary Belle Steele of Louisville, Ohio; stepdaughters in law, Betty Steele of Orlando, Fla., and Peggy Steele of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 28 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; six great great grand­ children and special friend, Mrs. Charles (Harriett) Whiteley of Fairview. Friends will be received Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Campbell Plumly Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Bamesville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial fol­ lows in Concord Cemetery, Centerville, Ohio. SPROUSE, Willie G. (Skip), went home to be with our Lord March 6, 2012 at Essex of Salem 1 Skilled Nursing and Reha­ bilitation Center, Salem OH. She was a resident of Middlebourne Manor, Mid- dlebourne until recently when because of her declining health she moved to Negley, OH to live with her daughter and son-in- law Ginger and Harry Evans. Willie was born Febru­ ary 7, 1926 in Claredon, AK. She was the daughter of William F. Dolan and Lelar Capps Dolan Tweety. She was a member of the River of Life Pentecostal Church of God at Tyler City. She was a loving kindhearted mother, grand­ mother, friend and neigh­ bor. She was an avid reader of the Bible and was always happy to testify of her love for the Lord. Willie was preceded in death by her husband Murle G. Sprouse, her par­ ents, one full brother Bon­ ner Dolan, one sister Mar­ garet O’Hara, and two halph brothers Pedro and Billy Tweety. She is survived by four sons; Charles Sprouse, Butte, MT, Murle (Pat) Sprouse, Powhatan Point. OH, Ronn (Karen) Sprouse, Hurricane, WV and Mark (Buffy) Sprouse, New Mar­ tinsville, WV. Two daugh­ ters Ginger (Harry) Evans, Negley, OH and Patty (Joe) Kester, Shirley, WV. Grandchildren; Kay, Patri­ cia, Will, CJ, Emily, Teres- sa, Lonnie, Charlotte, Joe, Mike, Jo, Patty, Shawna, John, Matthew, Brandon and Trenton. Twenty four great-grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at Furbee Funeral Home, Middle- bourne, Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm where services will be held Friday 1 1:00 am with Pastor Louise Baker and Joe Kester offi­ ciating. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Bearsville Com­ munity. Alma i Charles W. Sprowl I i Charles W. Sprowl, 73, :■ resident of Belmont County most i i of his life, died Saturday at a j Cam'bridge Hospital jQ) Q.toi He was bora in Centerville, a I ■ son of Henry and Cora Rigigle I Sprowl. Surviving are four sisters, j j Mrs. Rena Kent, Freeport, Mrs. i i Onpha Ellifritz, Washington, Pa., | ! Mrs. Elizabeth Mellott, Woods- I | field, Mrs. Margaret Giiham, J ! Morristown, four brothers, Sam j of Lloydsville, Jim of Barnes- , i ville, John of Cadiz and Alfred ; of Proctor, W. Va. Funeral services were held j Tursday at Bethesda with Rev. j Paul Greenwood officiating. | Burial was in Plainfield Ceme- ! tery. George R. Sprowl George R. Sprowl, 70, of Ritt- man, was dead on arrival it Wadsworth Rittman Hospital, Friday morning, from an ap­ parent heart attack suffered near Ills home. He was born in Jacool burg, July 11, 1898, residing in Ritt­ man for the past 27 years. He was a member of Ml. Zion Church of Christ and an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow, Hil­ da, four sons, Lawrence at home, Russell and Dale, both of Rittman and Wayne of RD, Sterling, Ohio, five brothers, William of Woodsfield, Samuel of St. Clairsville, Alfred of Proc­ tor, ■'W. Va., James of Bames- ville and John of Cadiz, four sisters, Mrs. Irene Kent of Freeport, Mrs. Orpha EUifritz, Washington, Pa., Mrs. Elizabeth Mellott, Woodsfield and Mi's. Margaret Gilham of Morristown, and eight grandchildren. Funeral service were held Monday at Rittman with Rev. George Lemasters officiating. Burial was in Rittman Ceme­ tery. SPROWLS, Rev. Ronald Arthur, 66, of Belmont, Ohio, died Thursday, March 20, 2008. He had been ill since 1986. He was born September 20, 1941, in East Finley Township, a son of the late Clifford Lee and Betty Lee Lohr Sprowls. Mr. Sprowls was a self- employed farmer; and had worked as a recapper and supervisor at Discount Tire Center in Claysville for 21 years. Currently, he was a co- pastor and youth group leader at Roadside Christian Outreach in Belmont. He enjoyed singing in church, playing the guitar, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and riding in his son’s semi. On February 20, 1963, he married Shirley Ann Blazic, who survives. Deceased are two brothers, Carl, who died in infancy, and James Sprowls. Also surviving are a son, Ronald A. (Brenda) Sprowls, Jr. of Morristown, Ohio; a daughter, Ann M. Sprowls of Belmont; four grandchildren, Jessica (Jim) Sprowls, Josie Sprowls, Roni Sue Sprowls and Jordan Sprowls; several adopted grandchildren; a great- granddaughter, Julieann Grace Perkins; several nieces and nephews; and a great-great nephew. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday at Roadside Chapel, 1869 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, where services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, with the Rev. Mary Sprowls officiating. Burial will follow in West Finley Cemetery. William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, is in chargei of arrangements.i dentA:rfE22ta%a of the Scio-New Rumley Rd., Scio, died Sunday at Twin City Hospital, Dennison. She was born Dec. 12, 1895 in Har­ rison County, a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Erwin Amos. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, both of New Rumley. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph, and two sisters. i Surviving are a daughter, f Mrs. Martha Kovazik of Scio; a granddaughter; two great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Donaldson of West Milton, and Wilma Gibson of Frazysburg; a brother, Erwin Amos of Leesville. Friends will be received at the Purviance Funeral Home, Scio, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be con- ducted at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Donald Stire officiat­ ing. Burial will be in United Brethren Cemetery, New Rumley. SPRY, Bertha Grace, 62, of Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, former­ ly of Triadelphia, WV, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was born January 28, 1946, in Logan, WV, daughter of the late James Wetzel and Treasie Marie Mullins Spry. Bertha was a member of the Triadelphia United Methodist Church, where she sang in the church choir, and was a retired Special Education teacher for the Kanawha County school system. She was a graduate of Triadelphia High School and West Lib­ erty State College, and post­ graduate at WVU. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Spry. Surviving are a brother, Michael D. Spry and his wife, Linda of Wheeling; a sister, Brenda S. Lipscomb and her husband, John of Elm Grove; a nephew, William Lipscomb of Flori­ da; a niece, Treasa Lip­ scomb of Warwood; and a great-nephew. Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Kepn- er Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be hejd at 11 a.m. Fri­ day, January 23, 2009, with the Rev. Gary Rankin officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gar- [ dens, Wheeling. . SPURLIN, Betty L. (Worley), 77, ' of Middletown, OH passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born July 6, 1936 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Christman) Worley. She was the secretary for the First Presbyterian Church from 1979 to 2002. Betty’s life revolved around her family. She was preceded in death by husband, Frederick S. Spurlin in 1976; a sister, Jenny Duncan; and a great-grand­ son Pierce Samuel McKenzie. Betty is survived by her daughter, Darcy K. Spurlin of Middletown; two sons, Frederick S. (wife Debbie) Spurlin of Hebron, KY and Timothy L. (wife Amy) Spurlin of The Woodlands, TX; five grandchildren; and four great - grandchildren; a brother. Harry “Buck” Worley of Gahanna, OH; a < sister, Charlene Regis of Martins Ferry and numer­ ous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at the Breitenbach-McCoy- Leffler Funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. with services at 7 p.m., Reverend David Jackson officiating. Visitation will be at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Committal service and burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry at 2 p.m. on Friday with Minister Rod Kasler offici­ ating. Memorial contributions may be made to The P.I.E.R.C.E. project, c/o Atrium Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 8810, Middletown, OH 45042- 9813. SPURLIN, Mary C., 88, oP?S5 W. 20th St., New York City, N.Y., formerly of Bellaire. died Saturday, June 14, l WL in St.TfnCenTHospi- raTTNew York City. She was a retired employee of the former i Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co., Lansing, and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was 1 preceded in death by her husband, ' Parker A., in 1972; her parents, Simon and Agnes Harcula Klempa. ; Surviving are a son, Thomas M. ! Brendy, with whom she resided; two ' brothers, Richard A. Klempa of Bel­ laire and William Klempa of Shady- side; a sister, Rose Theresa Masarick of Bellaire. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bel­ laire. Vigil services a 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Parker Spurlin Parker A. Spurlin, 67, Moundsville, died Sunday morning^T*^**/ 97/ He was born May 11, 19004, in Huntington, W. Va., a son of the late George and Margaret Fraley Spurlin. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Wheeling, and Elks Ix>dge 282. He was a former resident of Bellaire and was an employe of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Beech Bottom plant. Surviving are his widow, Mary Kelmpa Spurlin, three sons, Richard of Blackwood, N. J., Samuel of Middletown, Ohio, Parker Jr. of Falls Church, Va., two daughters, Virginia Mae Benedett of St. Clairsville, JoAnn Manion of North Olm- stead, Ohio, one step-son, Thomas Brendy, New York City, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Bellaire with Msgr. Paul Metzger officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. SPURLOCK, Bernard Lee, age 82, of Elk Fork, Middle- bourne, W.Va, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in Wetzel Coun­ ty Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va. Bernard was born February 25, 1924 in a Acup, W.Va., the son of the late Sanuel Lee and Myrtle McTheny Spurlock. He was retired boiler opera­ tor for Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, W.Va.; a WW1I Army veteran and a Korean War Coast Guard and member of Apostolic Pencostal Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Jeffery Spurlock; a son, David Spurlock; two brothers, Billie and Charles Spurlock. Surviving are four sons, Jason Spurlock of Moundsville, W.Va., Bernard “Bernnie” D. (Olivia) Spurlock of Oak Har­ bor, Wash., Charles Spurlock of Elk Fork and Rick A. (Mindy) Spurlock of Paden City, W.Va.; and six grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. April 6, 2006 at the Jarvis Funeral Home, 1224 - South Bridge Street, New Mar­ tinsville, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 with the Rev. Robert Brooks officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. SPURLOCK, Pansy Louise, 72, Proctor, W.Va., died in Wetzel County Hospi­ tal on Monday, January 9, 2006. I Friends will be received 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Jarvis Funeral Home, 1 224 South Bridge Street, New Martinsville, W.Va. where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday January 12, 2006. Interment will be in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, WV.

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edinKSr"-* Ohio 3&*hc s,,cnl ;i h:|ppy tem1Vih|(,aUghlerofathrce- sHWh conS,essman, Betty Mia cd many memorable

and a White House tea with fcleanor Roosevelt. She received a B.A. in I Political science as a 1944 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. She was a mem­ ber ol Chi Omega sorority. Betty was a loving and devoted U.S. Air Force wife and mother. She was the sta­ bilizing presence for her chil­ dren while'the family was transferred from Guam and the I hilippine Islands to Montgomery, Alabama; San Antonio. Texas; Wrighl-Pat- terson A.F.B.. Fairborn, Ohio; Travis A.F.B , Fair- ndd.aWoniif,; Andrews A-KB., Surralsville, Mary- and; Hanscom A.F.B. Bed- lord, Massachusetts; Con- nersyille. Indiana; Daytona Beach, Florida and Hamilton, Ohio. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family, dining out and travel­ ing. Belly was an active mem­ ber of the Officer’s Wives Clubs of the United States Air Force. She did extensive volun­ teer work with Halifax Hos­ pital in Daytona Beach, Flori­ da and more recently for the Fort Hamilton Hospital col­ leagues where she worked in the gift shop and Bargain Bungalow. She was a long-time member of the Hamilton- Fairfield Newcomers Club. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hamilton. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Jo Anne Spurrier (Rick W.) Morner and David (Linda) Spurrier; grandchildren Karla (Bill) Fishbum, James Spurri­ er, Ryon (Kat) Morner, Derek (Lindsey) Morner, Katherine Spurrier; great grandchildren Joiya Fishburn. William Morner; and two eagerly anticipated great-grandchil­ dren to be bom later this year. She is survived by five sis­ ters-in-law, three brothers in­ law. many nieces, nephews and cherished friends and acquaintances. Betty was preceded in death on June 18, 1986 by her loving husband of 42 years. Colonel Paul McLellan Spurrier (U.S.A.F. retired), hy both her parents, and brothers Dr. Robert (Marcie) Lewis and Dr. Richard (Elsie) Lewis. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Berkeley Square Retirement Commu­ nity. In lieu of flowers, a memo­ rial donation may be made to the Colonial Foundation 520 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013, Hospice of Cincinnati or any charitable organization of choice. A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be seni to Avance Funeral Home at www.avancefuneralhome com. Florence Spurrier iohihx ; Florence “Flora** Spurrier, 96, of Penn Hills, Pa., formerly of Neffs, died Sept. 22. She was bom April 9, 1896 in Neffs, a daughter of the late Henry and Marie Herman Pech. She was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Penn Hills and Christian Mothers of ihe church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A.; a sister, Bessie Dundr; two brothers, Fred and Louis Pech. Surviving are her daughter, Flor­ ence Spurrier of Penn Hills; one brother, Edward Pech of Ohio; three nieces. Mass and burial were held in Oakmont, Pa. with arrangements by Burket-Truby Funeral Home Inc., Oakmont, Pa. Peter Spustack Peter Spustack, 86, North Front St., Wheeling, formerly of Martins Ferry and Bellaire, died Monday, ' ~ ‘ ' .He was bom May 17, 1909 in Butler Coun­ ty. Pa., son of the late John and Agnes Krupczak Spustack. He was a retired employee of the Martins Ferry Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co., plant in Martins Ferry, a member of Ionic Lodge No. 438 F&AM at Bellaire; Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville; Osiris Shrine Temple and the Jesters Club, both of Wheeling, Elks Lodge No. 419 of Bellaire and the Bridge­ port Eagles. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura M. Yost Spustack; two brothers, Stanley and Tony; three sisters, Mary, Ann, and Rose. Surviving is his wife, Marjorie Cobb Johnson Spustack and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Fer­ ry, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Friday at a time to be announced. SPYRA, Leo Joseph Mooney »87, of Wheefc nes- at his daughter's h 2009 ome in colerain, Ohio. He was born June 13 PASS'S; Sfis sS»s2iA“la s“« Mr. Spyra was a retired

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He was an avid football and baseball fan, attendin'* numerous Super Bowls and World Senes; a member of the Ohio County Democrat­ ic Committee and a poll worker for numerous years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Catherine Owoc Spyra; a sister, Janie DeBonis; step-father, Thomas Sokol. Surviving are a son. Michael Spyra and his wife, Terri of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Karen Witchey of Colerain, Ohio; a grandson, Justin Witchey of Colerain. Ohio; and a brother, Chester Sokol and his wife, Kath­ leen of Wheeling; sisters- in-law, Rose Keller of Livonia Mich, Eleanor Kopczyk and Elizabeth Machel both of Wheeling. Friends were received from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 and 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th Jacob St., South Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Frank O’Kruta as cel­ ebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memo­ rial contribution may be made to Reynolds Memori­ al Hospital, Skilled Nursing Department, 800 Wheeling Ave., Glen Dale. WV 26038. AUTUJ-y )?9j t Mary Squibb SQUIBB, Mary R., 88, of Star Nursing Home, Morristown, Ohio, died Wednesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was a member of the United Meihodist Church, Manning, S.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, David B.; her parents, Charles Albert and Laura Ellen Bailey Rea; two sisters, Lizzie Margaret Rea and Alice D. Rea. Surviving are two sons, David B. Jr. of Fairfield, Ohio, and Albert R. of Athens, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Jean) English of Bamcsville; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Campbell-Plumly-Milbum Funeral Home, Bamcsville, where services will be held 8:30 p.m. today. Friends then received 10 a.m.- noon Satur­ day at Stephens Funeral Home, Manning. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Manning Cemetery. j 'VSROKA, Adra A., 84, of Jug Run Road, St. Clairsville, djgd Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at home. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Frank P. Sroka Sr.; two sons, David and Frank Jr.; a daughter, Alice Rose Sherman; her parents, Joseph and Rose Yaskus; two broth­ el's, Joe and Willism Yaskus; a sis­ ter,’ Sue Lucas. Surviving are a son, John A. of Belmont; three sisters, Irene Kissel of White Plains, N.Y., Helen Koztecki of Port Chester, N.Y., Theresa Alletti of Rochester, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great­ grandchildren. Friends received 5-8 p m. Friday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment in Union Cemetery, St Clairsville. David Sroka r SROKA, David L., 57, of Wadsworth Road, Medina, Sunday March 10. 1996, in Ohio Valley Medical center, Wheeling. He was a tool & die maker for Atlantic Co.. Strongsville, Ohio, and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sroka Sr. on March 8, 1996; a sister, Alice Sher­ man. Surviving are a daughter. Sher­ ry Sroka of Medina; his mother, Adra Yaskus Sroka of St. Clairsville^ Two bToThers, hrank Jr.’ of North Olmstead, Ohio, and John of Bel­ mont. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Beck Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, at the same time of his father, Frank_ Sroka. Interment in St. Francis Cemetery, Medina. Frank J. Sroka Jr. Frank J. Sroka Jr., 65, Olmsted Township, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. 1999 at hisliome. He was bom in 'STXlairsville, Nov. 20, 1933, a son of Anna Sroka and the late Frank Sroka Sr. He was a retired employee of Welded Ring Products. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Sroka; a sister, Alice. Surviving, in addition to his mother of St. Clairsville, are his daughter, Mrs. Donald (Carmen) Mulvane of Canton; a brother, John of Belmont; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Reed Funeral Home, Canton, Friday, from 3 p.m. until time of services at 5 p.m., with the Rev. David Andrews officiating. Frank Sroka ^ SROKA, Frank P. Sr., 85, of Jug Run, St. Clairsville, died Thursday. March 7. 1996 at home. He was a retired coal miner at Ogle- bay Norton Captina mine, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville. He was pre-, ceded in death by his parents, Michael and Antonia Tylka Sroka; a daughter, Alice Sherman. Surviving are his wife, Adra Yaskus Sroka; three sons, Frank Jr. of North Olmst­ ed, Ohio, David of Medina, Ohio, and John of Belmont; a brother, Anthony of Mount Union, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil­ dren. Friends received 1-4 p.m. Sun­ day at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Frank Srom|&?^}r£/ I Frank J. Sromp, 56; 24&5 Bin Ave., Whitting, Ind. and a 1 fonner Barton resident, died at his home July 4. Bom in Barton, July 17, 1910, he was a son of Joseph and An­ na Babarcsik Sromp. He was a Catholic by faith and employed by the Union Carbide Co. as chief clerk. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, Hammond, Ind., Steve, Warwood and John, Arlington, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Teresa Breznay, Cleveland, Mi's. Anna Prapher, Wheeling and Miss Mary Sromp, Arlington, Va. A High Mass of Requiem was held Saturday at Our Lady of Angels Church, Barton with Fr. Michael Rotolo o f fi c i a t i n g. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. Helen Staats ^ ,c - Helen G. Staats, 71, 100 S. Third St., Martins Ferry, formerly of Yorkville, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born July 27, 1918 at Steubenville, daughter of the late Thomas Perry and Margaret McDonald Wade. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Steubenville, and the Wayne L. Hayes Towers Club, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Staats; a brother, Joseph Wade; a sister, Dorothy Sikora. Surviving are two sons, Joseph of Ravland and Fred Jr. of Yorkville; Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Nagler of Martins Ferrv; four brothers, Thomas L. Wade of Willoughby, Walter Wade of Surf- side, Fla., George Wade of Steubenville and James Wade of Weirton, W.Va.; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Steedman of Brilliant; five grandchildren. Friends received, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be cele­ brated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter Catholic Church, with Mon­ signor Lawrence Luciana, the celebrant. Burial follows in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Rescue League. _____ CARL STABILE Carl A. Stabile, 83, of! Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, February 11.2017 while in the com­ pany of family members. Carl was born in Martins Ferry on July 17, 1933, he was the son of the late Carl A. Stabile and Mary (Fal­ cone) Stabile Brown. Carl was a former Inde­ pendent Insurance Agent and Assistant Stale Manag­ er for Kemper Insurance for the State of Ohio. He was a lifelong hon­ orary member and captain of the Martins Ferry Fire Department serving the Alert Engine Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the Ameri­ can Legion Post 38. He belonged to the Martins Ferry Elks and one of the five members of the MF Jaycees who founded the SPARKY trophy. He initi­ ated the construction for the Hillendale Ball Field which is now named in his honor. He started the Elks Junior League bowling and was an avid fisherman, golfer and bowler. He had a passion for Piedmont Lake, his cabin and anony­ mously helping people in the community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Brown and a sister, Betty Brown Taylor. In addition to his wife, Barbara June (Kirkpatrick) Stabile, he is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Sue (Nick) Bernardo, Joyce Ann Stewart (David Sny­ der); two granddaughters, Jamie Lyn Stewart, Gina Nicole Bernardo, all of Martins Ferry; sister, Caro­ line Chehula, Cleveland, OH; brother- in-law, Jeff (Cheri) Kirkpatrick, Rome, GA; several nieces and i nephews. Arrangements have been , entrusted to Keller Funeral m e.’ 6,5 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry where Inends will be received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Proclamation from the city will be read at 7 p.m. lollowed by the Martins Ferry Fireman at 7:15, Ohio River Valley 231 Elks Lodge at 7:30. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tina Siroki officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Mar­ lins Ferry. Military honors will be given Wednesdayjp£i.or to the service. jr / In lieu of flowers cona­ tions may be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 585, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Dorothy Stabile $ STABILE, Dorothy V., 73, of Terrace Trailer Park, St. Clairsville, died Tuesday. Feb. zO. 1996^jn Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was a retired baker for Riesbeck's Market, St. Clairsville, and a member of East Richland Friends Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, William and Alice Biggs. Surviving are a son, John Jr. of Belmont; a daughter, Mrs. Rod (Anna) Grafton of St. Clairsville; four grandchildren; a great-grand­ child. Friends received from noon I Thursday until time of services at 1 I p.m. at Beck Funeral Home, St. I Clairsville. Interment in Unionl Cemetery, St. Clairsville. STABILE, Inez June, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, for­ merly of Flushing, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:15 a.m., Monday. October 27. 2008, in Columbus Health Care Center. Columbus. Born July 3, 1925 in Parkersburg, W.Va., she was a daughter^of the late Bryce Lynch and’Evelyn Haught Lynch. June attended Parkersburg High School. She was a Girl Scout Leader in Tiltonsville, Ohio: and President of the Tiltonsville Elementary School PTA when her chil­ dren were in school. She loved to garden, especially growing flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patsy Lawrence Stabile, who died September 27. 1994. They were married April 3. 1943; two brothers, Don Lynch and Ronald Lynch; and two sisters, Jean Bodge and Sharon Dye. Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn (Marly) Albertus of Columbus; a son, Patrick Stabile of Pickerington, Ohio; a brother, Bob (Debbie) Lynch of Parkersburg; a sister. Barbara Dye of Washington, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Amy (T.C.) Dyer of Columbus; a grand­ son, Marlin Bryce Albertus of Columbus; two great- grand children, Cassidy and Curtis Dyer also of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. from 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at 1 1 a.m., Thursday, October 30, 2008, in Koch Funeral Home. 216 S. High -Street, Freeport, with Pastor Robert Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport. Koch, Freeport, (740) 658-3470. STABILE, John “Shaky”, 57, of Flushing, OH., died April 10, 2012. He was born July 8, 1954 at Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late John and Dorothy Biggs Stabile. John was a coal miner and a member of East Richland Friends Church St. Clairsville. L- Surviving is his wife Lydia Stoneking Stabile, his daughter, Melissa (Mike) Marr, New Athens, OH, and his son, John W. Stabile, Flushing, a grand­ daughter, Tiffany Stabile and a sister, Anna (Rod) Grafton. Friends will be received noon Friday until the time John's funeral at 2 p.m. at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory St. Clairsville with Rev. Rod Grafton officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery New Athens. Patsy Stabile 37$£?T. my l STABILE, Patsy Lawrence, 73, of 72495 Shady Lane Road, Flush­ ing, died Tuesday in Barnesville Hospital. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Carl and John; a sister, Mary Dolfi. Sur­ viving are his wife, Inez June Lynch Stabile; a son, Patrick of Columbus; a daughter, Evelyn Albertus of Columbus; a brother, Nick Stabile of Rayland; a sister, Lena Barbarossa of Piney Fork; a granddaughter, Amy lAlbertus; a grandson, Martin Bryce Albertus. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Koch Funeral Home, Freeport, where services will be at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport. RICHARD STACEY Richard Stacey, 66, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1949, a son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Welden) Stacey in Pasadena, Calif. Rick was a coal miner for Consol and vvorked the Quarto No. 4 Mine for 24 years. He was also a veter­ an of the Coast Guard hav­ ing served 4 years as Bosun aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin. Preceded in death by his parents. . He was married to his wife Karen on May 15, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Van Nest) Stacey; his daughters, Kelly (Brent) Withrow of Marysville, OH and Sarah Stacey of Jacobsburg, OH; two brothers, Jim (Anne) Stacey of Marietta, GA, Michael (Lisa) Stacey of Big Pine Key, FL and Kay (Bill) Mock of Cincinnati, OH, as well as his three beautiful granddaughters Emma, Gracie and Addison. He is also sur­ vived by many brother and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews who were very dear to him. In accordance with his wishes, no formal services will be held. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadysi^e. Ohio 43947. "I Final Disposition will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310 White Plains, NY 10605 or by calling (888) 135-7557. STACHURA, Betty J. Thomas, 81, of National Road, Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednes­ day, April 9, 2003, at her home. Betty was born March 19, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late James J. and Anna M. Gastner Thomas. She was retired from Contrac­ tors Supply Co. and was a Catholic by faith. She also enjoyed quilting, knitting and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 58 years, Edward J. Stachura in 1999; six brothers, Jack, William, Robert, Joseph, Donald and David Thomas; and a sister, Shirley Toland. Surviving are five children, Edward J. Stachura Jr. and his wife, Sheila, of San Angelo, Texas, Stanley R. Stachura and his wife, Janet, of Wheeling, William G. Stachura of Phoenix, Ariz., Patricia J. Ellis and her husband, James, of Phoenix and Cindy Wat­ son and her husband, Don, of Wheeling; a brother, Bernard Thomas of Wheeling; 1 3 grand­ children; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 1, 2003 with the Rev. Patrick Condron officiating. Inter-1 ment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. , STACHURA, Stanley R. 57, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Fri­ day, April 8, 2005 in Aspenwall. Veterans Hospital., Pittsburgh, Pa. Stanley was bom August 30, 1947 in Wheeling, the son of the late Edward and Betty Thomas Stachura. He was employed at Contrac­ tors Supply Company, Wheeling; was a member of the Cave Club and I.O.L.A. Club, both of Wheeling; and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Wax, where he received the Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Stachura. Surviving are his wife, Janet Sue Kuhens Stachura; two sons, Bob Stachura and Michael Stachura of Wheeling; two daughters, Charlene Stachura and Peggy Stachura of Wheel­ ing; two step-daughters, Carol Sue Florio and Joyce Coppa and her husband, Tony, all of Wheel­ ing; two sisters, Cynthia Watson, and her husband, Donnie, of Wheeling and Patty Ellis and her husband, Jim, of Phoenix, Ariz., two brothers, Ed Stachura and his wife, Sheila, of Texas and William Stachura, Stanley’s twin brother, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Sunday at Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where services will be held at 11 am Monday, April 11,2005. Interment will be in Mt. Cal­ vary Cemetery, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.alt- meyer.com 3«TACHURSKI, Jane W., 87, of 54077 Belmont Street, Neffs, died Monday-March 29. 1999 at home. She was a member of Sacrbd Heart Catholic Church, Neffs. She was pre­ ceded in death by her husband, Joseph Stachurski, on July 15, 1997; her parents, Michael and Rozalia Gumy Jane; a brother, Michael Jane. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Rees of Bellaire; a brother, Ronald Jane of Neffs; a sister, Cecelia Jane of Neffs; a granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Rees of Bellaire. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th Street, Bellaire. Christian burial ser­ vices, without Mass, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil ser­ vice at 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Neffs Volunteer Fire Department. L STACHURSKI, Joseph John, 90, of NefTs»_iii£dTuesday, July 15, J_99.Z—in Ohio Valley Medical (Jen-- ter, Wheeling. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Co., Wayne. Mich., a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, and an Army veteran of World War II in the CBI Theatre. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thomas and Josephine Smigel Stachurski: a brother, Steve; two sisters, Kay Nowicki and Mary Jarski. Surviving are his wife. Jane Jane Stachurski; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Rees of Bellaire; a granddaughter. Megan Rees. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 1 1 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Neffs. Interment in Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Full military graveside services will be held by the Belmont County Council. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Neffs Vol­ unteer Fire Department. Josephine Stachurski Mrs. Josephine Stachurski, 95, Maynard, died Jan. 6 at her home. She was horn in Poland, Oct. 8, 1879. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Maynard. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and a daughter, Sophia, she is sur­ vived by a son, Joseph, with whom she made her home; four daughters, Mrs. Cecilia Cabala, Mrs. Martha Sinko, Mrs. Rose Sinac and Mrs. Elizabeth Culski, all of Cleveland; one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Dreski of Lansing; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, with Msgr. George Coyne as celebrant. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. STACHYRA, Dorothy “Dolly,” 65, passed away on Thursday, April 17. 2008, Dorothy was born on Febru­ ary 19, 1943, the daughter of Thomas and Theresa Trepanoski Sarlo. Dorothy was a Catholic by faith: and an avid bingo player. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father; and a sister, Ruth Ann Manos. She is survived by her husband, Edward “Ed” Stachyra; and her mother, Theresa Sarlo of Steubenville. She is also sur­ vived by her son, Brian Stachyra of Steubenville; a grandson, Jacob Brian Stachyra of Steubenville; two brothers, Nichols Sarlo of Las Vegas and John Sarlo of Steubenville; a sister, Patricia Blackburn of Steubenville; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Dorothy will be at the McCIave Chandler Mills Funeral Home at 61 1 North Fourth Street, Steubenville on Sat­ urday. April 19, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday. April 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow in Ml. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville with Monsign­ or Gerald Calovini officiat- ing. — J ' z STACHYRA, Edna E. Sanders, 68, of 63135 O.K. Road, Belmont, died Thursday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a retired licensed practical nurse of Star Nursing Home, Morris­ town. and a member of the United Wesleyan Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her first hus­ band, Leroy Sanders; her second husband, Richard Keith Stachyra Sr.; her parents, Harry and Edith Rotruck Kline; a sister. Surviving are two sons, Jesse Leroy Sanders and Richard Keith Stachyra Jr., both of Belmont; a brother. Bud Kline; two grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 10 a m. Monday. Inter­ ment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairs­ ville. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Wesleyan Church, Bellaire. im “Together Again Ed and Dolly” STACHYRA, Edmond P. “Ed”, 72, of Steubenville, OH, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Acuity Hospital. He was born in Fairpoint OH . on /) December"* 19,1940, a son of the late Leo and Virginia Shores Stachyra. Ed was catholic by faith and retired from Weirton Steel after 33 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dolly” Sarlo Stachyra; brother, Richard “Dick” Stachyra and sisters, Connie Melct and June Jones. -7“7 Ed is survived oyTiis son, Brian Stachyra of Steubenville; sister, Patricia^ (Tom) Leonard of Fairpoint, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved grandson, Jacob Brian Stachyra, who always brought a smile to his face. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (for­ merly McClaves), 6 1 1 North 4lh Street, Steubenville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m • s where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 11 a.m. Burial at Ml. Calvary Cemetery. Send condo­ lences to www.shorac.com STACHYRA, Edward J., 86, of Bridgeport, died Mon­ day, January 9, 2006 at his home. He was born August 24, 1919 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Eva Kusi- ak Stachyra. Edward retired from Bel­ mont County Engineers Department as a clerk. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst, a lifetime member of the St. Clairsville VFW, the Bridge­ port American Legion, the PNA Lodge, a member of the Lansing Sportsman's and the St. Clair Alumni. Edward served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the Normandy Inva­ sion Medal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Terhlen Stachyra; a brother, Leo Stachyra; a sister, Ceclia Goletz. Surviving are a son, Edward Stachyra, Bridgeport; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolrhurst with Msgr. Mark Froehlich celebrant. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice or 1 St. Joseph Catholic Church. Full military services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the VFW. STACHYRA, Elizabeth k. Terhlan, of Worley Avenue, Bridgeport, died Tuesday at home. She was a retired employee of the former Clevite Corp., Lansing, and a Catholic. She was prec&led in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Bain Terhlen; three brothers, Henry, Louis and James Terhlen; a sister, Marie Zebreski. Surviving are her husband, Edward; a son, Edward of Mount Pleasant; a great-nephew, Jim Zebreski; a great-great-nephew, Jimmy Zebreski; a great-great-niece, Kayla Zebreski. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Union Cemetery, St.Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1209 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. Leo Stachyra STACHYRA, Leo, 83, of point, died Monday. March LL, ] 996, in Wheeling Hospital. He was a retired coal miner for Hanna Coal Co., retired as a Wheeling Township clerk after 30 years, and was a mem­ ber of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Fairpoint. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Shores Stachyra; a son, Richard; his parents, Frank and Eva Kusiak Stachyra; a sister, Cecilia Goltez; a granddaugh­ ter, Sherrie Kay Leonard. Surviving are a son, Edmond of Steubenville; three daughters, Connie Melet of Steubenville, and June Jones and Patricia Leonard, both of Fairpoint; a brother, Edward of Lansing; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchil­ dren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. — Virginia Stachyra Mrs. Virginia Stachyra, 62, Fairpoint, died Sunday at her home. Born at Fairpoint, March 21, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Elmer an^d Gertrude Graham Shores. /OJUt Vfc/77 She had been employed as a Wheeling Township Clerk. Surviving are n er husband, Leo F. Stachyra; two sons, Richard of Fairpoint and Ed­ mond of Steubenville; three daughters, Mrs. Connie Melet of Steubenville, Mrs. June Jones of Maynard and Mrs. Tricia Leonard of Bellaire; one sister, Mrs. Helen Baker of Fairpoint; 13 grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. Friends were received at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, where services were held with Fr. Leonard Cencula officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Anna Stack Anna Beckett Stack, 85, Cambridge, formerly of Jacobsburg, ^ed^Tuesday, March 5, 2002ratCam6n3ge. STiF^a^-bonrMinch 28, 1916 at Warnock, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Pauline Ulan Kotson. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her First husband, Thomas J. Beckett and brothers, John, Joseph and Steve Kotson. Surviving are her husband, Clifford "Doc" Stack; a son, Kenneth Beckett of Bellaire; a daughter, Karen Beckett Rosenberger of Irvine, Calif.; stepsons, Dave Stack of St. Clairsville and Cliff Stack of Belmont; sisters. Agnes Taylor of Jacobsburg; Helen Morgan and Mary Gallagher, both of Baltimore. Md.; Rose Repko of Meadville, Pa. and Clara O'Neil of Rosewell, N.M.; brothers, George Kotson of Moundsville and Frank Kotson of Neffs; granddaughters, Andrea Ann Rosenberger and Loren Nicole Beckett; four step grandchildren and five step great grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial follows in Jacobsburg Cemetery. t ef£ciJ$?ck -f STACK, Cecil B., 69, of 837 Market St., Clarington, died Sunday in Wheeling Hospital. He was a retired employee of Ormet Corp., Hannibal, a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Sardis, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Jane Neiswanger Stack; a brother. Surviv­ ing are his wife, Helen Skvarka Stack; four sons, Richard of Jacobs- burg, Thomas of Powhatan Point, Robert of Clarington and John of Neffs; three daughters, Jane Mundie of Columbia, Ala., Sue Grossen- baugh of Hannibal and Rita Stack of Clarington; three brothers, Clifford ; of New Concord, Ohio, Clayton of . Neffs and Cloyd of Cambridge; two ? sisters, Pauline Zajfert of Bellaire . and Rose Marie McCabe of Mans-' field, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; a' great-grandchild. Friends received 7- 9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rush Funeral Home, Clarington. Funeral liturgy with! Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John Vianney Cath­ olic Church, Powhatan Point. Inter­ ment in Clarington Cemetery. Wake services at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Clayton Stack Clayton 1. Stack. 81. of Neffs, died Sunday. March 17. 2002. inBcImontCommunity hospital Bellaire. He was bom Sept. 12, 19^0 in Willow Grove. Ohio, a son of the late William and Martha Jane "Jenny" Neiswonger Stack. He was a retired employee of I the Belmont County Engineers Office, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs; American Legion Post #77. Neffs and a World War II Army Veteran. . , He was preceded in death by his wife Mary' Koshenko Stack. | two brothers, Clarence Bud Stack and Cecil Stack; a sister, I Pauline Zajfert. Surviving are two daughters, Carla Stopski (Gary') of Martins Ferry and Paula Stack of Westerville. Ohio; two brothers, Clifford Stack and Cloyd Stack, I both of Cambridge; a sister, Rose I Marie McCabe of Mansfield; grandson Gabriel Perlman of Flushing, great granddaughter. Bailee Perlman. Friends will be received j Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home. 441 37th Street, Bellaire. I Funeral Liturgy with Mass, 11 a.m., Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, with I Father Gary Zalenski officiating. Vigil service, Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. I Belmont County Council of I the American Legion will con- I duct full military' graveside serv- I ices. Memorial contributions to Neffs Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 227, Neffs, OH 43940 Clifford Stack, Sr. Clifford "Doc" Stack. Sr., 83, of Cambridge, Ohio, died^ Thursday, April 4, 20Q2.~at Crestview Health Care Center in St. Clairsville. He 'was born March 15, 1919, in Willow Grove, son of the late William "Roudy" Reed Stack and Martha Neiswanger Stack. He was a retired coal miner from North American Coal Company’s Powhatan No. 3 Mine. A UMWA member, Army veteran of World War II and member of the Neffs American Legion Post No. 77. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Anna; three broth­ ers, Clarence, Clayton, and Cecil Stack; one sister, Pauline Zajfert; a granddaughter, Amy Stack; and great grandson Hunter Stack. Surviving are two sons, Clifford Stack, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Belmont; Dave Stack of St. Clairsville; four grandchil­ dren, Chris Kalinowski of •Belmont, Clifford "Dan" Stack III and his wife Jennifer of Belmont, David Stack of Bannock, Amy Sadlowski and her husband Joe of St. Clairsville; five great grandchil­ dren: Johnny Gerdeau, Amy Kalinowski, Billy, Cortney and Brittany Stack; two stepchildren, Karen Rosenberger of California and Kenneth Beckett of Bellaire; two step grandchildren; one brother, Cloyd Stack and his wife Rose Marie of Cambridge; one sister, Rose McCabe and her husband Bill of Mansfield; many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 2 p.m. until time of memorial service at 3 p.m. The Neffs American Legion will conduct services in the funeral home at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday. Clifford D. Stack Jr. Clifford Daniel Stack Jr., 63, of Belmont, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 at his home. He was bom Aug. 31, 1941, in Willow Grove, Ohio, a son of Mildred V. Kasik Stack and the late Clifford D. Stack Sr. He was a retired employee from Marietta Coal Company and a member of Bannock United Methodist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Amy, and an infant grandson. Hunter. Surviving, in addition to his mother, Mildred V. Stack, of St. Clairsville, are his wife, Nancy Herbert Stack; a daughter, Cristi Kalinowski of Belmont; a son, Clifford “Dan” Stack III, and his wife, Jennifer, of Belmont; five grandchildren, John Gerdau, Amy Kalinowski, and Billy, Cortney and Brittany Stack; a brother, David Stack of St. Clairsville; and a sister, Oralee Johnson of Indiana. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Calvin L. Sigmon officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Bannock United Methodist Church. STACK, Helen M., age 86, of Clarington, Ohio, died Thursday, JulvJ8, 2011 at her home. She was born April 1 5, 1925 in Benwood, W.Va., the daughter of the late Andrew" and Pauline Chovanchak Skvarka. Helen was a retired supervisor at LGAM sewing factory in Woodsfield, Ohio; and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Sardis, Ohio. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stack; four brothers, Andrew Skvarka, Phillip Skvarka, Peter Skvarka and William Skvarka; and two sisters, Anna Pempek and Pauline Moraska. Survivors include four sons, Richard (Karen) Stack of Jacobsburg, Ohio, Thomas (Debra) Stack of Powhatan Pt., Ohio, Robert (Lisa) Stack of Clarington, Ohio and John (Cathy) Stack of Jacobsburg; three daughters, Jane Mundie of Virgina Beach, Va., Sue (Bob) Grossenbaugh of Hannibal, Ohio and"Rita Stack of Clarington; a sis­ ter, Elizabeth Moraski of Chicago, IL; 14 grandchil­ dren and 1 5 great grand children. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 12 to 2 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Hdme, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington. with Vigil Services at 8pm. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 1 1 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, State Route 7, Powhatan Pt., OH, with Fr. David Gaydosik as cele­ brant. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarington Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 256, Clarington, OH 43915. , JOHN STACK J°hn Michael Stack, II Thi,° ,LoveJail(1' OH, died Tm5SC!ay’ SePtember 25

the son of JoffiTTvi and Cathy Civin Stack. John was an Investiga- “ve Specialist for tHe FBI

Nefft, OHh0'iC ChUrCh in RJ?,e .was a graduate of Bellaire High School, C ass of 2004, Senio^ Cl as s Vice President; National Honor Society mver uf Studem Coun- JeaIb«?k Staff, Jazz Band, Golf team, CSA nn°rfg^ 3 1 9 Bellaire and participated with the 4-H 5°Kk Bangers and Habitat for Humanity John graduated from Marietta College with Hon­ ors m 2008 where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Pi Sigma Alpha. He was currently working on his Master’s Degree in Homeland Secu- rity. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John “Jack” Civin and his paternal grandparents, Cecil and Helen Stack. Surviving in addition to his parents, John M. and Cathy Civin Stack of Jacobsburg, OH, are his sister, Ashley R. Stack of Columbus, OH; his mater­ nal grandmother, L. Jean Civin Hendershot and her husband, Gerald of Jacobs­ burg, Ohio. Also, uncles and aunts, John Civin of Galena, Ohio, Christy Whitman of Snow Hill, MD, Diane Civin of Atlanta, GA, Jane Mundie of Virginia Beach, VA, Sue (Bob) Grossenbaugh of Hannibal, OH, Rich (Karen) Stack of Jacobs­ burg, OH, Tom (Debbie) Stack of Powhatan Point, OH, Rita Stack of Claring- ton, OH, Robert (Lisa) Stack of Clarington, OH; step-aunts and uncles, Lois (Dan) Ferryman of Marysville, Ohio, Steve (Carol) Riddle of St. Clairs ville, OH, Pam (Neal) Nyles of Bellaire, OH, Jerry (Sue) Hender­ shot of Valley Grove, WV and several cousins. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Cremato­ ry, 441 37lh Street, Bcl- laire, on Monday from noon - 8 p.m. Funeral litur­ gy with Mass will be cele­ brated at the St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire on Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Heusel as Cele­ brant. Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens in pleasant Grove, Ohio. Vigil services win be

M \ifftmorial contribuii Martha Stack/74/Neffs, died Saturday evening in the Bellaire City Hospital. She was born May 6, 1897, at Neffs, a daughter of William and Mary Ruble Neisewenger. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, William Stack, five sons, Clarence of Sarahsville, Clif­ ford of Belmont, Cecil of Clarington, Cloyd of Cam­ bridge, Clayton of Neffs, two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Zajfert, Bellaire, Mrs. Rosemarie McCabe of Man- sifield, one brother, Roy Neiswenger of Glencoe, four sisters, Mrs. Cletus Snively of Glencoe, Mrs. Hazel Paceski and Mrs. Helen Thornton, both of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Pearl Moose of Texas, 24, grand­ children and nine great grand­ children. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bellaire with Rev. Ralph Hudson officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery. STACK, Mary Ann, 75,1c'of Neffs, diedLW^daesdav,_____Jan. 7. 199*L inwhee ling Hospital. She "Wasa retired employee of the former Co-Op Store in Nefffs and a member. of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Neffs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Theresa Kap- ina Koshenko. Surviving are her hus­ band. Clayton I.; two daughters. Paula Stack of Columbus and Carla Stopski of Martins Ferry; two broth­ ers, William Koshenka of Neffs and Robert Koshenko of St. Clairsville; a sister, Helen Olinski of St. Clairsville; a grandson. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Bauknecht Funer­ al Home. Bellaire. Funeral liturgy! with Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs. Interment in Union Cemetery. St. Clairsville. Vigil services at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. 937 High St., Wor­ thington. Ohio 43085. Mildred Stack Mildred Virginia Stack, 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 in Park Health Center, St. Clairsville. She was bom June 16, 1913 in Maynard, Ohio, daughter of the late Otto and Mabel Findley Kasik. Mildred was a retired head waitress from Belmont Hills Country Club in St. Clairsville and former employee from Belmont Press in St: Clairsville. She was a member of the Harbor of Hope1 Assembly of God in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Daniel Stack Jr.; and four sisters, Elizabeth Mazeroski, Madalyn Staten, Laura Morrison and Dorothy Bowden. Surviving are a son, David Stack of St. Clairsville; a daughter, Oralee Johnson of Indiana; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Stack of Belmont; a sis­ ter, Kathryn Zavacky of Midway; four grandchildren, Clifford “Dan” Stack III of Belmont, Cristi Kalinowski of Belmont, David Stack of St. Clairsville and Amy Sadlowski of St. Clairsville; and five great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. A memorial service will then be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Harbor of Hope Assembly of God Church in St. Clairsville, with Rev. Dean Myers and Pastor Neil McFarland officiat­ ing. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. sonteSSEM.* of Dan and Jennifer Anderson Stack of Bannock, died Sunday in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgan­ town. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Thelma Hinkle; maternal great- grandparents, William Herbert and Nancy Anderson. Surviving in addi­ tion to his parents are a brother, William “Billy” at home; a sister, Cortney at home; paternal grandpar­ ents, Clifford and Nancy Stack of Belmont; maternal grandparents, Steve and Deanna Anderson of Bethesda; paternal great-grandpar­ ents, Clifford Stack of Cambridge and Millie Stack of St. Clairsville; maternal great-grandparents, Don and Ruth Anderson of Bethesda and Mollie Herbert of St. Clairsville. Ser­ vices will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Bethesda Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements by Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda. STACKHOUSE, Audra L., 89, of Pine Grove, W.Va., died Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the home of her granddaughter, Deb­ bie Rich in Canton, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1914 in Alvy W.Va., the daugh­ ter of the late John William and Cora A. Snodgrass Wildman. Audra was a member of the Pine Grove Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Stackhouse; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Surviving are two sons, Jack and his wife, Juanita of North Canton, Ohio, Carl and his wife, Naoma of Pine Grove, W.Va.; one daughter, Diana Haught and her husband, Jerry of Vine Grove, Ky.; one sister. Pearl Ses- tico of Fairmont, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and seven great­ grandchildren. Friends will be received 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, W.Va. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of God in Pine Grove. Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City, W.Va. Bernice Stackhouse

Bernice H. Stackhouse, 73, of Malvern, Ohio, formerly of Bellaire, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 in Carrollton, Ohio. She was born Jan. 18, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Burgy Durigg. Bernice was retired from Affiliated Hospital Products, Carrollton, and a Protestant. In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. in 1972, a son Robert, Jr. and her brother Robert Durigg. Surviving are two sons, Terry of Malvern, Ohio. Randy of Carrollton, Ohio, five grandchil­ dren and two great grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 441 - 37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held on Wed., Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Tolliver officiating. Burial v^ilj ^^ow^in Davis Ceme^&2| Edward Stackhouse Edward W. “Bud” Stackhouse, 79, Foxes Bottom Road, Cadiz, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born Aug. 3, 1926 in Parkersburg, W. Va., son of the late Raymond and Georgia Dayton Stackhouse. He was a coal miner at Nelms #1 mine in Cadiz, Ohio: a World War II Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific; a member of the U.M.W. of America and a Methodist by faith. Ed really loved to hunt, fish, farming and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sefsick Stackhouse and a grandson, Steven Stackhouse. Surviving are six sons: Steve and Vickie Crothers, Jerry and Joyce Brown, Vance (Glendean), Richard (Paula), Mike (Mindy), all of Foxes Bottom in Cadiz and Larry (Diane) of Wintersville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Friends will be received to pay tribute to “Bud” and to celebrate his life on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 E. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., at the funer­ al home with Rev. David Rice officiating. Burial at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with military honors. John Stackhouse John Allen Stackhouse, 53, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005 at his home. He was born March 28, 1952 in Bellaire, a son of the late John Leroy Stackhouse. John was a former mine bolter with Consol Coal Co., McElroy Mine, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside. Surviving are his mother, Madeline Angelo Stackhouse of Bellaire, a daughter Jen Stackhouse of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; three sisters: Sheila Amos and her husband, Wayne of Bellaire, Sheryl Klug and her husband, Mike of Bethlehem, W. Va., Cathy Mclnerney and her husband Mike of Cincinnati, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 1 5, at 10 a.m., in St. Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Frank Cronin as celebrant. Burial will follow in Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com. Robert Stackhouse Robert L. Stackhouse, 48, RD 3, Carrollton, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, at his home. He was born July 21, 1924, at Maynard, a son of Raymond and the late Georgia Stackhouse. He was a member of the Church of Christ, the Bellaire American Legion and the Vets Club of Carrollton. Surviving are his widow, Bernice Durigg Stackhouse, three sons, Robert Jr. of Carrollton, Terry and Randy, both at home, several brothers and one sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday in Bellaire with Rev. Everett Kemp officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery, Bellaire. Roy Stackhouse Roy L. Stackhouse, 70, Shephardstown Road, St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 at Harrison County Home, Cadiz, Ohio. 'He was bom April 19, 1935 in Woodland, W. Va., son of the late Raymond W. and Georgia Dayton Stackhouse. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by sev­ eral brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Pat Runevitch Stackhouse; a broth­ er, Edward W. Stackhouse, Cadiz, Ohio. Roy was retired from the United States Marine Corps and also from the Saginaw Mine in St. Clairsville. He was a life member and past com­ mander of the Colerain VFW Post 8848 and member of the Fairpoint Polish Club. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Roy and to cele­ brate his life on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 E. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio, where servic­ es will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., with Monsignor John Kolesar officiating. Burial at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio. VFW services will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Full military services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council, Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. STACKPOLE, Wilma Smith, 83, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Friday, December 22, 2006 in the Cameron Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Stackpole was born February 6, 1923 in New Mar­ tinsville, W.Va., daughter of the late Westley and Alma LeMasters Smith. Wilma was a retired press operator for the former Conti­ nental Can Company; and a Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Wayne, 1961; one daughter, Phyllis Stack- pole Hinerman; and one broth­ er, Dale. Surviving are two daughters, Charlotte M. Smith and her husband, Larry, of Wheeling and Sue Anderson and her hus­ band, Fred, of Wheeling; one brother, Glen Smith of Moundsville, W.Va.; four sis­ ters, Mary Beegle of Moundsville, Dorothy Dunlap of Moundsville, Edith Howell of Wintersville, Ohio and Lucille Meyers and her hus­ band, Lloyd, of Gregsville, W.Va.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob Street, South Wheel­ ing, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Lis­ ton officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience o.f the family. Thursday, September 10.1981

Sfyp ?/48Bs&;?sy Elizabeth Stacy Elizabeth Okey Stacy, Vi, of Canton and a former resident of Woodsfield, died Wednesday afternoon at the Burn Division of Children’s Hospital, Akron. She was born at Woodsfield, May 16, 1910, a daughter of the late For­ rest and Rose Ann Nalley Okey. She was a member of Oantop Baptist Temple. / C~, Surviving are a brother. Forest J. Stacy of Canton and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Reed Funeral Home, Canton, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Antioch Cemetery. Gladys M. Stalder Gladys M. (Wohnhas) Stalder, 88, of N. Third Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born Feb. 26, 1916 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John and Nettie Baker Wohnhas. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer F. Stalder, three brothers, Harry, Bernard and Albert Wohnhas, and three sis­ ters, Edna Tomi, Jocelyn Eden and Almeda Bayes. Surviving are two daughters, Glenda (Jeff ) Fedak and Freda Green, both of St. Clairsville, four grandchildren, Lisa Hoffman of Columbus, Lori Thacker of Zanesville, Jeff Fedak, Jr. of South Carolina and Sara Fedak of St. Clairsville, Ohio and five great grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, where services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 10 a.m., with Minister Rod Kasler officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Robert Stalder Robert William Stalder, 79, of Sardis, Ohio, died Monday, March 1 1, 2002 in Veterans, Hospital, Butler, Pennsylvania. He was bom Feb. 1, 1923 in Sardis, the son of the late Jacob and Caroline Gauding Stalder. He was World War II Army' Veteran, a retired farmer, a mem­ ber of American Legion Post 760, Hannibal and the VFW #9930, Duffy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a- brother, Grover Stalder and a son, Howard W. Stalder. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Clara Geokler Stalder; three sons: , Richard (Linda) Stalder of. Sardis, Douglas (Rhonda)- Stalder of South Point, Ohio and Stanley Stalder of Sardis; six ; grandchildren and a sister, Marie •> Miller of Sardis. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis," where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Military Graveside services and interment in Apostolic Church Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio. Laura Staffilino Laura Jo Staffilino, 13, St Clairs- ville, died Saturday in Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a seventh grade student at St. Clairsville Middle School, a member of the Odyssey of the Mind, the St Clairsville Junior Band, par­ ticipated in track and was a member of St Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville. . She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Fred Staffilino; maternal grandparetns, John and Daisy Dcvmja Rogoski. Surviving are her father, Vincent G. Staffilino of Wintersville; her mother and stepfather, Stephanie Rogoski Gibson and James J. Gib­ son, with whom she resided, a brother, Vincent C. Staffilino of Columbus; two stepbrothers, James P. Gibson of Lakewood, and Richard A. Gibson of Follansbce, W.Va.; paternal grandmother, Laura Staf­ filino of Steubenville; her stepgrand- parents, James E. and Jeannette Gib­ son of Mingo Junction. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m., today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at Mosti Funeral Home, Steubenville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at Sl Anthony Catholic Church, Steubenville, with Mon- >ignor Gene Mullell, the celebrant. Burial follows in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville. Vigil ser­ vices will be Tuesday at 3 p.m., in the 'uncral home. STAFFILENO, Katherine T., 96, of Wellsburg, W.Va., died Thursday, November 16, 2006, in Aurora Manor, Auro­ ra, Ohio. She was born on October 31, 1910 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Kuzma Karen. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James V. Staffileno; a brother, John Karen; and three sisters, Mary Verhovich, Barbara Testa, and Emma Rank. She was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church; and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a homemaker; a member of the Brooke County Easter Seals; and an avid gar­ dener. Surviving are her son, Vin­ cent Staffileno and wife, Rosie, of Hudson, Ohio; two grandchildren, Michael Staffileno and wife, Patrish, and Lisa Laube and husband, Tom; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Emily Rose Staffileno, and Kevin and Marie Rose Laube. There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be cele­ brated on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Wellsburg, with Fr. Vincent Joseph as celebrant. Entombment was held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brooke County Easter Seals at P.O. Box 215, Wellsburg, WV 26070. STAFFILENO, Mary Sarap, 75, of Wellsburg, W.Va., died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in Weirton Medical Cen­ ter. She was born August 1 1, 1928 in Weirton, a daughter of the late Steve Sarap and Dorothy Momich Sarap. She was a homemaker and a member of Serbian Orthodox, Steubenville, Ohio. She was also a member of the A ARP, the Brooke County Senior Citizens, the Franklin Women’s Club and the Brooke County Easter Seal Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Carmine Staffileno on Dec. 4, 1984; four brothers, Daniel Sarap, Robert Sarap, Mitchell Sarap and Brownie Sarap; and a sister, Mildred Kelly. Surviving are a son, Carmine Michael Staffileno and his wife, Debby, of Follansbee, W.Va.; a daughter, Nancy Hedges and her husband, Mark, Wellsburg, W.Va.; a brother, Stanley Sarap and his wife, Donna, of Cabins, W.a.; three grandchildren, Robert McCombs of Orlando, Fla. and Whitney McKinney and Nicholas Staffileno, both of Fol­ lansbee; and two great-grand­ children, Bethany McKinney and Billy McKinney, both of Follansbee. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Wednes­ day, April 30, 2003 at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wellsburg where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs­ day, May 1, 2003 with the Rev. Dean Dimon of Steubenville Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg, W.Va. Trisagion service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. STAFFILENO, Virginia] Brizzoli, 85, of Wellsburg, W.Va., died Monday, October 13, 2003, in Wheeling, W.Va. | She was born on November 13, 1917, in Brooke County. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Wellsburg, and the Altar Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Fred” Staffileno; a son, Fred StafFileno; a brother, Nick Briz­ zoli; a sister, Teresa Lolli; and a grandson. Surviving are a son, Lou Staffileno and his wife, Jan, of Colliers; a daughter, Phyllis Quinn of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Emidio Brizzoli, Jr. of Coraopolis, Pa.; a sister, Carmela “Carrie” Brizzoli of Pittsburgh, Pa.; eight grandchil­ dren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, | W.Va. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003, at St. John Church, Wellsburg, W.Va., with the Rev. Walter Jegela as celebrant. Interment in Brooke Cemetery. Rosary serv­ ice will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ida D. Sfaggs Mrs. Ida Dunlap Staggs, 92, 227 E. Main St., St. Clairsville, a former resident of Holloway, died Friday, Feb. 8, at her home. She was born in Flush­ ing Township on May 25, 1870, a daughter of William J. and Elizabeth Bethel Dunlap. Her husband, William G. Staggs, : who died in 1925, was a former Holloway merchant and post­ master. She was a Methodist by faith. Surviving, in addition to her niece, Adrienne Michener, of the home; are a sister, Mrs. Goldie Kilgore, Sheffield Lake, Lorain, 0.; and many nieces and ne­ phews. Funeral services were held Monday with the Rev. 0. 0. Wil­ son of the Thoburn Metodist Church officiating. Burial was at the Rockhill Cemetery, Flushing. A -/yv STAHANCYK, Stella, 92, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Heartland Lansing Nursing Home. She was born in Lumber- port, W.Va., on July 6, 1921, a daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Palka Stahancyzk. Stella was a former employee of Clevite and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio, with Rev. John Mucha officiating commit- tal services. / The familyis being assisted by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Ohio. STAHANCZYK, Anna Catherine, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Thursday January 30, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born December 4, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Hermina Kavic Polomik. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, August Stahanczyk; broth­ ers, John, Steve, Albert and William Polomik; a sister, Helen Polomik; and an infant daughter, Shirley Ann Stahanczyk. Anna is survived by sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, with Rev. John Mucha, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Antho ny Cemeter^llaine, Ohio. Anna truly loved caring for birds and animals there­ fore memorial contribu­ tions may be made in Anna’s honor to an animal shelter of the donor’s phnipp. ' August Stahanczyk, August (Gus) Stahanczyk, b2, of 55358 Wabash Ave., Bridge­ port, died Saturday at Martins Ferry Hospital. He was bom Aug. 28, 1922, in Lumberport, W.Va., a son of the late Albert a n d Josephine Pelka Stahanczyk. A Catholic by faith, he was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant; a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Shirley Ann. Surviving are his wife, Anna Polomik Stahanczyk; a brother, Frank of St. Clairsville; five sisters, Josephine and Stella Stahanczyk, Mary Husvar, all of Bridgeport and Mrs. William (Helen) Higham and Mrs. Clarence (Sophie) Sedlock both of Canton. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Na­ tional Road, Brookside, today, 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. George Yontz officiating. Burial follows in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. Florence Stahajiczyk Florence E. Stananczyk, 52. Young Lane, St. Clairsville, died today at her home. She was born at Wheeling, March 10, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Florence Abercrombie Roden- back. 3

Preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Stahnke, in 1967, she is survived by her husband, Carl H. Stahnke, in 1967, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William (Vanita) Waldschmidt of Saginaw, Michigan, and Mrs. Russel (Billie) Hanlon of St. Clairsville; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Sacher of Chester, Pa., two brothers, George and Howard Sauvageot of Wheeling; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Wheeling, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bellaire. STAIB, Helen (Selepack,) 90, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Monday, July 10, 2006 in Wheeling Hospital. Helen was bom June 7, 1916 in Moundsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Steve and Susie Selepack. She was retired from the for­ mer Lerner Shop, Wheeling; and was a member of the former Third Presbyterian Church, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband. Bill E. Staib. Jr., in 1959; five sisters, Susan, Mary, Kathryn, Ann and Sarah; and two brothers, Joe, and Steve. Surviving are a son, Ron Staib and his wife, Jan, of Wheeling; and three grand­ daughters, Gina Fraser and her husBand, Paul, of Atlanta, Ga., Alana Staib and her fiance, Sccjtt McKenna, of Miami Beach, Fla., and Jessica Staib of New York City, N.Y. There will be no visitation. Funeral services and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contri­ butions be made to the Salvation Army, Wheeling. Arrangements are by Altmey- er Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmever.com Astasia Stakiqs. , A STAKIAi s£k miNew Albany, Ohio, formerly of Yorkville, died Wednesday at home. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life-Giving Fountain, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stakias. Surviving are three daughters, Edith Menedis of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Tony (Cally) Kardules of New Albany and Mrs. George (Thalia) Giannaris of Yorkville; a sister, Maria Rettos of Coshocton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Friends received at Van Hove Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Life-Giving Fountain. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Trisagion services 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church. Homer Stalder Homer F. Stalder, 73, 26 N. Third St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born, Feb. 19,1914 at Sardis, a son of the late Charles 0 and Ida Gauding Stalder-c^^JZ/^-X/ He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 456, and the PNA Club, both at Martins Ferry. . He was preceded in death bv a son Gary Lynn Stalder, and a brother, Harold C Stalder Surviving are his wife, Gladys Wohnhas Stalder; two daughters. Mrs. Thomas (Freda) Green and Mrs. Jeff (Glenda) Fedak, both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Mrs. Lester (Clara) Klay of Canton; three grandchildren; a great- > grandchild. 1 Members of the family will u receive friends at the lleslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2 g to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, -< where services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, in charge of the Rev. Donald Allen. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. STALDER, Juanita V., 82, of Sardis, Ohio, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Monroe County Care Center. She was bom November 23, 1927 in Woodsfield. Juanita was a farm wife who enjoyed quilting, cro­ cheting, sewing and raising calvesT She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis. Juanita was the best mother six farm kids could have hoped for. She supported all of their endeavors and whims, and taught them much. She "was preceded in death by her parents, Mar­ garet and Lewis Young; one brother, Donald Young; and her great- granddaughter, Isabella Stalder. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Glen Stalder; three sons, Glen (Brenda) Stalder Jr. of Beallsville, Nelson (Flora Jean) Stalder of Woodsfield and David (Sherrie) Stalder of Sardis; three daughters, Connie (Joe) Frye of Han­ nibal, Cindy (Dave) Jami­ son of Kansas City, Mo. and Sandy (Bruce) Frey of Phillipsburg, N.J.; one brother, Robert (Eleanor) Young of Graysville, Ohio; one sister. Sue (Mark) Mar- tinka of Pickerington, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio, where funeral servic­ es will be held on Wednes­ day at 1 1 a.m. with the Rev. Glen Shedlock offici­ ating. Interment in Zion Memorial Garden, Sardis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ, 50445 State Rt. 536, Sardis, OH 43946; or to the Alzheimers Associa­ tion, Central Ohio Chapter, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221. DALE STALEY Dale J. Staley, 57, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born Aug. 24, 1957, in Wheeling, WV, a son of Mary E. (Coss) Staley and the late George J. Staley. He was employed by the Belmont Correctional Institute of St. Clairsville, OH. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and a honorary member of the Vigilant Fire Department, Martins Ferry. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, James M. Staley. Surviving in addition to his mother are his fiancee, Diane Evans of Martins Ferry, brothers; Patrick (Jodi) Staley of Martins Ferry, David (Tracey) Staley and Jerry (Jamie) Staley all of Wheeling, WV, sister, Connie (Bob) Hackett of Martins Ferry, sister-in-law, Tina Staley of Martins Ferry, step- chil­ dren; Tracy (Troy) Evans of Napoleon, OH and Tina (Sam) Robinson of Martins Ferry, step- grandchildren; Taylor and Mark McMahon, Vanessa, Ashlei and Valani Ray and Samantha Major, step great-grandchildren; Kieden and Grayson McMahon and his dog, Sally Bones. Friends will be received Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 2-4 and 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH with Father Tom Marut officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Vigilant Fire Department will hold services Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home._____ Edward Staley Edward James Staley, 75, of Jewett, died Saturday, May 6, 2006. In keeping with his wishes, he has been cremated without a public visitation. Private family services have taken place. He leaves his wife, Lorraine of 55 years; a daughter, Marilyn (Jim) Schuman; a son, Greg (Edith) Staley and five grandchildren: Heather, Adam and Amanda Schuman, Tom Staley and Wade Stull. Borkoski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He'DEC,, Hfff U'K STALEY, Francis “Sid,” 78, of South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, formerly of McMechen, died Friday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. He was, a retired clerk of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Benwood plant, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife , Helen Wade Staley; a daughter, Joanne Staley; his parents, Sidney and Ora Goudy Staley; four brothers. Surviving are a son, Jack of Wheeling; two daughters, Mrs. William (Helen) Pedelose of Bellaire and Mrs. Frank (Joyce) Passa of Florida; his twin brother, Fred of Kentucky; three sisters, Bertha Douglas and Mrs. Clifford (Mary) Griffith, both of Columbus and Mrs. Earl (Betty) Shaw of Moundsville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grand­ children. Friends received 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Monday at Altymeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen. Arrangements are incomplete. George Staley George “Jerry” Staley, 70, of Ohio Avenue, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wed., Oct. 8, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born June 4, 1933 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late George L. and Gladys M. Duke Staley. He was retired from the Yorkville Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Martin Staley and a sister Lois B. Collette. Surviving are his wife Mary Evelyn Coss Staley; five sons, Dale (Diana) Staley of Martins Ferry, David (Tracey) Staley of Wheeling, James (Mary) Staley of Martins Ferry, Jerry (Jamie) Staley of Wheeling and Patrick (Jodi) Staley of Martins Ferry, a daughter, Connie (Bob) Hackett of Martins Ferry, a sister. Rose Mary (Roger) Gildow of Colerain; 1 3 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. Thomas Magary officiating. Burial follows at St. Mary’s Cemetery Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recit­ ed Thursday at 3 p.m. followed by Wake services at 7:30 p.m., both in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the SMC 2000 Fund, 20 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 or St. John’s High School Boosters. A George Staley3\i^5 George L. Staley, 91, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Thursday, March 16, 1995, in Heartland- Lansing Care Center, Bridgeport. He was born July 1 1, 1903 in W.Va.. a son of the late Martin V. and Mary Ann Thomas Staley* • He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, and a Protestant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Duke Staley; a son, Martin Staley; four brothers, Sam, Fred, Dick, and Emmanuel Staley; two sisters, Lucinda Phillips and Goldie Keller. ■ Surviving are a son, Jerry of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Lois) Collette of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Roger (Rose Mary) Gildow of Texarkana, Tx.; 13 grandchildren; 1 2 great-grandchil­ dren; two greatgreat-grandchildren. Friends will be received today noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Marlins Ferry, where services will be held Mon­ day at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Magary officiating. Burial i follows in Riverview Cemetery. . TOGETHER AGAIN JACK STALEY Jack Staley, 76, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Ohio Valley Med­ ical Center, Wheeling. Jack was bom March 21, 1939 in Moundsville, WV, son of the late Francis and Helen (Wade) Staley. He was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, member of the Knights of Columbus Carroll Council #504, third degree, a 41 year retired crane operator for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and an avid golfer and bowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Judith Ann (Baltzell) Staley and a sister, Joann Staley. Surviving are his four children, Belinda (William) Patterson of Mentor, OH, Kenneth (Jennifer) Staley of Wheeling, Ellen Renfoilh of Wheeling and Kevin (Michelle) Staley of Madi­ son, OH; two sisters, Helen (William) Pedelose of Bel- laire, pHrand Joyce (Frank) Passa of Port Orange, FL; seven grandchildren. Jonathan, Stephanie, Ashley, Billy, Jeffery, Kirsten and Megan; brother-in-law, Patrick Baltzell and several nieces and nephews.'^>V/ Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Fri­ day, January 8, 2016 at Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Wheeling Chapel, 1400 Eoff Street, with a vigil serv­ ice being held at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral with Msgr. Kevin Quirk serving as Cel­ ebrant. Interment will follow al Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Men’s Home of Warwood c/o TMCFunding.com. STALEY, James M. “Jimbo,” 50, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at his home. He was bom March 27, 1963 in Wheeling, WV, a son of Mary Evelyn (Coss) Staley and the late George Jerome “Jerry” Staley. He was the food service coordinator for the Belmont Correctional Institute of St. Clairsville, OH. Jim was a Catholic and a member of the former Eagles Aerie 456. Surviving in addition to his mother, of Bridgeport, OH, are his wife, Tina M. (Cruise) Kemp-Staley; his children: Nick and Jacob Kemp, both of Martins Ferry, Brittany Kelley of Rayland, Steven Wilson of Cincinnati, OH, and Sara Staley of Columbus, OH; brothers Dale (Diana) Staley of Martins Ferry, David (Tracey) Staley of Wheeling, Jerry (Jamie) ! Staley of Wheeling and Patrick (Jodi) Staley of Martins Ferry; a sister, Connie (Bob) Hackett of Martins Ferry; numerous nieces, nephews and day­ care children; and best friends, Stan Bender of Wheeling and Fred Danehart of Morristown, OH. TZ Friends will be received Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, where services will be held Monday, July 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: Three C’S Cancer Support Group, 236 Morgantown Ave., Bamesville, OH 43713. STALEY, Judith Ann (Baltzell,) 65, of Benwood, W.Va.„ formerly of Wheel­ ing, W.Va., died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, in Bish­ op Joseph Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was bom July 13, 1941 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Sorge) Baltzell. She was a retired employee of Wheeling Central Catholic High School; and a member of StTjoseph Cathedral, Wheel­ ing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Hickman. Surviving are her husband, Jack Staley; two sons, Kenneth Staley and his wife, Jennifer, of Wheeling, Kevin Staley and his wife, Michelle, of Madison, Ohio; two daughters, Belinda Patterson and her husband, William, of Mentor, Ohio, Ellen Renforth of Wheeling; a brother, Patrick Baltzell and his wife, Claudia, of Yorkville, Ohio; a sister, Betty McAfee | of Shadyside, Ohio; seven grand children, Jonathan, Stephanie, Ashley, Billy, Jef­ frey, Kirsten and Megan. Friends received 2-4 and 7- 9p.m., Thursday at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2006, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling with the Rev. Kevin Quirk as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. SANDRA STALEY Sandra Marie Minor Sta­ ley, 67, of Marshall Street, McMechen, WV, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, Sandra was born April 30, 1947, in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of Marion and Ellena Lewis Minor. She was a member of the McMechen Church of God. She was preceded by her father, Marion Minor. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Staley; her mother, Ellena Minor of St. Clairs viIlerphio; one daughter, Chrissy (Joe) Polsinelli of Moundsville, WV; one son, Michael Sta­ ley of McMechen, WV; one sister, Missi (Dennis) Morrison of Colerain, Ohio; one brother, Charles (Yvonee) Minor of Ben- wood, WV; two grandchil­ dren, Riley and Kenzie Polsinelli; some aunts, uncles and cousins.JXyV / A private memorial serv­ ice for immediate family will be held Friday, Febru­ ary 6, 2015, at 5 p.m. with Pastor Edward Lenz offici­ ating. Services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1109 Second St., Moundsville, WV. 1 STALKER, Ruth, 81, of Selby Apartments, Martins Ferry, djed Wednesday, Ian. 21. 1998. at home. She was a former employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., and the former Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, and a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her first husband, S. Jeffers; her second husband, Melvin Akers; her third husband, Exeverio Stalker; a son, Richard Akers; her parents, James E. and Elizabeth Rennie Jones; a broth­ er, James Jones Jr.; five sisters, Eliz­ abeth Bane, Margaret Nixon, Grace Gadberry, Ellen Hill, and Gertrude Wilson. Surviving are four sons, Daniel Jeffers of Manteck, Calif., Larry Akers of Wheeling, James Akers of Penndale, Pa., and Thomas Stalker of Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Regina Tourchette of Martins Ferry and Judy Reasbeck of Anniston, Ala.; a sister, Mable Pass- more of Glen Dale, Ariz.; 16 grand­ children; 14 great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home, Mar­ tins perry, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. STALLMAN, Eugene Mac Kress, 92, born April 11,1915 in Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Canton, Ohio, died February 13, 2008 at home at 138 Twin Bridge Rd., Gaffney, SC.; he was a Hoover Co. retiree. He was preceded in death as a child by his birth parents. George Stallman and the former Elma Miller, and an infant sib­ ling. Robert Stallman; as well as cousins, Eugene and Cora Kress by whom lie was raised. He was also preceded in death by anoth­ er brother, Clarence Stallman, and a sister. Marie Stallman Johnson Cartier. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, the former Ethel Gay MeKimmie. his daughter and son-in-law, Nedra and Daniel Shaw, four grandchildren and spouses; Susan and Brady Grif­ fin, Cynthia and Andy Donahue, Danielle and Wayne Robertson, and Craig and Hope Shaw. Also, there remain 13 great­ grandchildren, 16 great-great- grandchildren. and a^niece" Jean Marie Johnson Carter of Walk­ ers vi lie, MD. Following cremation provid­ ed by While Columns Funeral Service, a private service was held by family members only at the home. In lieu of Bowel's, memorials may be made to: Hospice of South Carolina, 1612 N. Lime­ stone St., Gaffney, SC. 29340; Meals on Wheels, PO Box 1886, Gaffney, SC, 29342; or White Columns Funeral Ser­ vice, 102 N. Rutherford St., Blacksburg, SC, 29702. Ellen J, Stainaker Ellen J. (Lipperman) Stainaker, 68, born in Bellaire, Ohio, died .Sunday. July 22, 2001,'at KoBach- er House, Columbus. She is survived by her husband Forrest Stainaker; children Buddy (Stainaker) Castilow, Marsha Workman, Terry and Randy Stai­ naker; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Don, Marty, Danny and Colie Lipper­ man; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Catherine Lip­ perman; and brother Jack Lipper­ man. Friends will be received Tues­ day 4-8 p.m. at Schoedinger North Chapel 5554 Karl Road, Colum­ bus, Ohio, where the funeral ser­ vice will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001, with Pastor John Kirby officiating. Interment at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Maize Road Baptist Church, 4251 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 in her memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to EStalnaker7condo- [email protected]. Elizabeth Sialnaker Martha Elizabeth Stalnaker, 84, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Flushing died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born Aug. 16, 1918 in Hendricks, W.Va. a daughter of the late Snowden Scott Hinkle and Maggie Belle Dumire Hinkle. Elizabeth was a long time member of the Flushing United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years, she retired from the Citizens Bank, of Flushing, Elizabeth was known as the bank lady for the Flushing Schools, and was a former mem­ ber of the Flushing Order of Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Stalnaker, and one sisters Genevieve Faircloth. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Martha Raye) Litten of Ashland, Ohio; one son, Kenneth and wife Karen Stalnaker of Flushing; six grand­ children; six great grandchil­ dren; and two great great grand­ children; three sisters, Edyth Furman, Alice Weese, and Eileen Arborgast; two brothers, Kenneth Hinkle and Robert Hinkle, all of Elkins, W.Va. Friends will be received Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Bradio Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Flushing United Methodist Church with Reverend Ken Kelly officiating. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial contribu­ tions to the Flushing United Methodist Church, 301 High St., Flushing, Ohio 43977. A A'STALNAKER, Ray, 81, of 100 Reservoir Road, St. Clairsville, formerly of Flushing, died S_alii£^ day. Ian 23_X999 at his residence. He was the retired owner-operator of Stalnaker Tire in Flushing for 42 years, a member of the Flushing United Methodist Church, and a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents. James G. and Inez Duckworth Stalnaker and three brothers, Elmer, Harold and Dick. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Hinkle Stalnaker; a daughter, Martha Litten of Ashland; a son, Ken Stalnaker of Flushing; three sisters. Rose Mead­ ows of Cadiz, Emma VanNetta and Kate Sayre, both of Pompano Beach; three brothers, Gar and Earl Stal­ naker, both of Elkins, and Ervin Stalnaker of Arnold, Mo.; six grand­ children and seven great-grandchil­ dren. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Flushing United Methodist Church or Valley Hospice of Wheeling. STAMGUTS, Paula Jean, 62, of Warwooc Avc., Wheeling, died peacefully after a coura­ geous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 18, 2010 in the Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 14, 1948 in Wheeling the daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Dawson Miller of Wheeling and the late Paul B. Miller and was a Catholic by faith. • Paula graduated from West Liberty University formerly West Liberty College with a BS in. Nursing; received her LPN license from the for­ mer BM Spurr School of Nursing in Glen Dale, WV and received her RN license from Mercy Hos­ pital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a former RN at the OVMC, Wheeling; a former ENT Nurse with Doctors Tiu, Dickinson and Matadar and was a former Rheumatology Nurse for Dr. Vawter. She was a dedicated nurse who cared deeply, for her patients. She was a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Wheeling, the SPCA, the Civic Club of War- wood, the Red Hatters and the Elm Grove Eagles Auxiliary Aeries 1891. She deeply loved all the animals she came in con­ tact with. In addition to her moth­ er, she was survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Raimond Stamguts; her sister, Sandee K. Miller Wilson and her husband, Bruce of Mozart; her brothers, E.J. Miller and his wife, Linda of Mozart, Greg Miller of Bethlehem and Gary Miller and his wife, Sandy of Colerain, Ohio; her niecesr===aTiXP nephews, Chris, Amy and Michael Wilson; Michelle Bonham and her husband, Aaron; Allison Rice and her hus­ band, Dusty, Leigh Ann Stamguts, Kenneth Ward and his wife, Rhonda and Stephanie Stahl and her husband. Brad and two aunts, Eleanor Brennan and Ruth Dawson. Friends received on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Bur­ ial will be Celebrated on Friday, July 23, 2010 at II a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2 Allendale Rd, Wheeling, WV with the Reverend Dennis Schuelkcns, Jr. as Celebrant. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard, WV. The Elm Grove Eagles Auxiliary will conduct services at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Christian Wake Services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p m. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, PO Box 6242, Wheeling, WV 26003 or to the American Cancer Society, 122 South High St., Morgantown, WV 26501. a Mrs. Mildred Siamm, Holloway, died Tuesday at Barnesville Hospital where she had been a patient the past month. She was bom in Ohio, Jan. 2, 1918, a daughter of Hazel and the late Jack Dean. She was a member of the Holloway United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother of Holloway, are two sons, Larry Sterms and Jackie E. Sterms, both of Holloway, one daughter, Sue Ann Sawko, Cadiz, two brothers, Ralph Dean of Eau Claire, Wis., and Kenneth Dean of Palo Alto, Calif, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. at the Warren Funeral Home Chapel, Flushing, with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating. Interment will be in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. STAMPER, Arlene “Faye”, of Martins Ferry, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, in the Ohio State University Medical Center. Columbus, Ohio, following a lingering illness. She was born in Mill Creek, W.Va.. the daughter of the late Gerald Channell, of Mill Creek, W.Va. and Margery V. Channell, of Martins Ferry. Faye graduated from Iron ton High School in fronton, Ohio. She was a very supportive wife and mother and she loved home­ made arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Harold M. Stamper; son; Greg Alan Stamper and his" wife; Stephanie, of Westerville, Ohio and her grandchildren; Damon and Tara Stamper. STAN, Delores J. “Dee,” 77, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, ' died Saturday, April 26, 2008. in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born"April 1 7, 193 1 in Carlisle, Pa., a daughter of the late. George and Lealha Shrodes Hale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John N. Stan. Surviving are a son. George eT Stan, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two daugh­ ters. Brenda (Sam) Stewart, Colerain. Ohio, and Darlene (Denny) Lodge, St. Clairsville, Ohio; a sister, Anna Marie Saunders, Wheeling, W.Va.; three brothers. Paul Hale, St. Clairsville, Richard Hale, Martins Ferry and George (Vi) Hale, Bridgeport; and nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grand children. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Delores and to celebrate her life on Tuesday, from 6-9 p.m., and Wednesday from I 1 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio, with the Rev. Wayne Ickes official- | ing. Burial in Union Cemetery, Morristown. Ohio. George Stan George Stan, 66, West Victory Road, Glenhurst, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday morning at home. He was bom Feb. 15, 1926 in Martins Ferry, son of the late Nick J. and Freda Clemens Stan Hartmann. He was a retired employee of Reichart Furniture Co., a member of the First Baptist Church, Martins 1 Ferry, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Bridgeport Eagles Aerie 995, and American Legion Post #38 in Martins Ferry. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Moore Stan; five sons, George of Bridgeport, Nick and Steve, both of Martins Ferry, Pete of Benwood and Michael of Wheeling; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Sherrie) Briggs of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Arthur (Tracie) Agostinelli of Ml Pleasant; a brother, John of Martins Ferry; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Fielding of Sarasota, Fla.; 18 grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. to- I day and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs­ day, where services will be Friday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Keith Peachy officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. ySTAN, John, 73, of 528 Selby Apartments, Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday. Nqy^_2_L 2000, m Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. _ . He was bom April 18, 1927, in Bridgeport, Ohio, a son of the late Nick Stan and Freda Clemens Stan Hartman. , . He was honorably discharged from the Merchant Marines of 19 years, a Methodist and a member of the Eagles of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Stan. Surviving are two sons, John N. Stan of Tennessee and George e. *‘Pee-Wee” Stan of Florida; two daughters, Brenda and Sam Stewart of Colerain, OH, and _ Darlene and Denny Lodge of St. Clairsville, OH; his ex-wife, Dee Stan of Martins Ferry, OH; a sister, Helen Fielding of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Borkoski Funeral Home, 3.37 Jefferson St., Tiltonsville, OH, ■ where sendees will be held at 1 p.m. ( Saturday, with the Rev. Jerry Winger ' officiating. Full military graveside services at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH, by the Belmont County Council. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Dialysis of | Wheeling, WV. I M STAN, John N., 56, ot Louisville, TN, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Blount Memorial Hospital, Mary ville, TN. He was born Jan. 10, 1 in Martins Ferry, a son ot Delores (Hale) Stan and the late John Stan. . John was employed with West Valley Middle School ot Knox County. TN; and a veter­ an of the U.S. Navy. Surviving in addition to his mother of Martins Ferry, are his wife, Nancy Ann (Anderson) Stan; two sons, Kevin Stan and Tony (Stephanie) Thomas, both of Knoxville, TN; a daughter, Tara (Joey) McCarthy of Crofton, MD; two sisters, Darlene (Dennis) Lodge of St. Clairsville, OH and Brenda (Sam) Stewart of Colerain, OH; a brother, George Stan of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and five grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 & 6- 8 PM at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH, where services will be held Thursday, Feb. 1.4, 2008 at 11 am with Pastor Wayne Ickes officiat­ ing. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. The Belmont Co. Council of the American Legion will con­ duct military honors at the funeral home prior to services. STAN, Kelly L. Collins), 44, of Martins ferry, OH, died Tuesday, Vug. 28, 2012 at East 3hio Regional Hospital, Vlartins Ferry. She was born July 26, 1968 in Glen Dale, WV a daughter of Nan (Speight) Collins and the late Alan “Dutch” Collins. She was preceded in .death by her brother, Michael Collins. Surviving in addition to her mother of Claysville, PA, are her husband, George C. Stan, two chil­ dren; Jerry A. Stan and Katy M. Stan both of the home, three step-children; George A. Stan, Christo­ pher A. Stan, and Danielle N. (Chad) (Stan) Kyle, all of Martins Ferry, two sis­ ters, Maggie (Chris) Saseen, of Valley Grove, WV, and Carol (Gary) Meadows, of Pittsburgh, PA, a brother, Alan (Cindy) Collins, of Pittsburgh, aunts and uncles; Allan and Sharon Combs of Moundsville, WV, Lois Collins, of Pittsburgh, and Harley and Jo Ann Grove of Odum, GA, and numer­ ous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St. Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Rev. John P. Brandenburg officiating. ~/r/P ^ Memorial contributions may be made to: Autism Society, 4340 East-West Hwy., Suite 350, Bethesda, MD, 20814. STAN, Virginia “Mae” (Moore), 71, of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Saturday, •Jan. 1, 2011 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born April 8, 1939 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Blanche (Thomas) Moore. / Mae was' a 45 -year employee of Coleman’s Fish Market of Wheeling, and a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Stan; four brothers, Ralph, Richard, Robert and Sam “Bugys” Moore; and two sisters, Shirley Barr and Frances Chandlier. Surviving are her chil­ dren, George (Kelly) Stan of Martins Ferry, Sherrie Briggs of Wheeling, Nick (Marianne) Stan of Martins Ferry, Tracie (Art) Agostinelli of Mt. Pleasant, Steve Stan of Whitelake, Mich., Pete (Darlene) Stan and Michael (Dee) Stan both of Wheeling; her grandchildren, Stacey, Diana, Amy, Brandon, Steven, Sharae, Jerry, Katie Mae, George, Christopher, Toni, Nickie, Tyler, Jonathan, Danielle, Lucas, Michael, Trista, Joshua, and Jessie; several great­ grandchildren, Austin, Tyesha, Thomas, Maddox, Abagail, Caleb, Devin, Payton, and Little G; a brother, George Moore of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and three sisters; Mary (Nick) Kirko of Yorkville, Ohio, Janie (Jim) Maynard of Springfield, Ohio and Hazel Wyatt of Martins Ferry; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, where serv­ ices will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at 10 a.m with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be expressed at www. hes­ lop. com. Armenia Stanchin Armenia J. Tockett Stanchina, 76, 1030 Minellen Drive, Bridgeport, died Monday at home. She was born Jan. 19, 1914 in Vittorio, Italy, a daughter of the late John and Ann Tonon Tockett. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; a brother, Louis Tockett. Surviving are a son, Victor ol Kettering; a daughter, Irene Hoblick of Wheatland, Wyo.; a sister, Irene Salvador of Lansing; three grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. Services and burial were held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery, Blaine. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. £ Hazel Stanchina I Hazel V. Starfc>)iH$l’ I2J RD 2. P (Donnerville) St. Clairsville, died Sunday in the Heartland Lansing Nursing Home. She was born at Lafferty, June 4, 1894, a daughter of the late Newton S. and Margaret Anderson Donner. She was a member of Union- town Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ross DeBertrand and Joseph Stanchina; a (laugh-1 ter, Grace Humphrey; three brothers. Surviving are three daughters, Mane DeBertrand Johnson ana Mrs. Russell (Louise) Wallace, both of Donnerville and Lois Repan of Chino Valley, Ariz.; six grandchildren, eight great­ grandchildren, tour great-great­ grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services wifi be Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Revs. Jack Visser and Jack McKimmie officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. . Law^rence Stanchina UQfc*/?7& Lawrenee J. Stancniina, 65, 1030 Minellen Dr., Bridgeport, died Tuesday morning in Ohio Valley . General Hospital, Wheeling. Born at Lafferty on April 6,1911, he was a son of the late Albino and Anna Stanchina. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bridgeport, had worked for Kuchinka Chevrolet in Bellaire as a salesman and for the Park- wood Homes Inc. and had been a former Sunoco station operator in Bridgeport. Surviving are his wife, Armenia Tocket Stanchina; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Hoblic of Winter Park, Fla.; one son, Victor of Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Sod'illard of Bridgeport and Mrs. Charles Suponcic of St. Clairsville; three grandchildren. Requiem mass was this morning, Thursday, with burial in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. WILLIAM STANCHINA JR. William Joaquin Stanchina Jr. of Williamstown was born May 19, 1938 in Bellaire, OH and died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his residence at the age of 78. . He was the son of the late William Joaquin Stanchina Sr. and Rilla White Stanchina Imhoff. He was a U.S. Army vet­ eran, a retired editor and photographer for the Grant County News, as well as a former human resource director for RCA in Indi­ anapolis, IN, a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, the American Recorder Society, former executive director of the Grant Coun­ ty Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Dry Ridge Christian Church, DOC. On July 1, 1967 he was united in marriage to his wife, Ann Laurel Pate Stanchina. In addition to his wife Ann, also surviving is one daughter, Carol Fairchild of Union; two grandchildren, Avery and Davis Floyd of Union; and one sister, Mary Jane Stanchina ofJStow, OH. /C* Funeral servicces win be 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Kentucky Vet­ erans Cemetery North in Williamstown. Memorials are suggested to donors choice in memory of William Stanchina. WiMiaiHLSsaechina 5y®W?7v3 William J. StanchIna Sr., 66, Barton Road, St. Clairsville, died Monday shortly after being admitted to the Ohio Valley General Hospital. He was born In Wheeling June 23, 1907, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Tschlar Stanchina. He was a member of the Thobum Memorial United Methodist Church of St. Clairsville, had served two terms as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Church, and was a member of the National and State Public Accountants Association and had been self employed as a public ac­ countant. Surviving are his widow, Rilla White Stanchlna, one son, William Jr., Williams town, Ky., one daughter, Mary Jane, Bucyrus, Ohio, one grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Alma) Price of St. Clairsville and Mrs. John (Dora) Cooper of California. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Beck Funeral Chapel with Dr. Karl K. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Union Ometerv. St. Clairsville. Anna Stanclik Anna Stanclik, 96, Utica, Mich., formerly of Maynard, died Thursday in Nightingale Nursing Home, Utica. She was born July 7, 1890 in Poland, daughter of the late John and Frances Sopicki Brusik^ S'/r) $ f , G f n She was a Catholic. ■' ® r She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonia Stanclik. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Bioski of Utica; three grandsons, Leonard, Richard ana Howard; ght great-grandchildren. Friends received at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat­ ed at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard, with the Rev. Virgil Reischman, the celebrant. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Prayer services 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. STANDI FORD, Dorothy June, 84, of Washington, died Saturday, May 17. 2008. in Washington Hospi­ tal, following a brief illness. She was born October 1, 1923, in Washington, a daughter of the late Willis and Lucille Tarbert McBrat- ney. Mrs. Standiford was a member of FairhilI Manor Christian Church and Wash­ ington Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and painting and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. On January 31,1947, she married Kenneth E. Standi­ ford. who died August 23, 1992. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law. John Brownlee. Surviving are two daugh­ ters, Kathleen B. Standiford of Washington and Dorothy A. Brownlee of Moundsville, W.Va.. and three grandchildren, Allison (Bill) Mayer, the Rev. Andrea Brownlee and Ben­ jamin Brownlee. At the request of the fami­ ly. all visitation and services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial donations may be made in her memory to Washing­ ton City Mission. Additional information and guest book are online at www.nealfuneralhome.com. STANDIFORD, William Eugene, 78, of Virginia Street, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Sunday, May 4, 2008. in the New Martinsville Health Care Center. He was born December 8. 1929 in New Martinsville, the son of the late Carroll and Toy (Rogers) Standi ford. He was a retired operator and foreman of Bayer Chemi­ cal Corporation (Mobay); a member of the New Mar­ tinsville United Methodist Church; a 50-year member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army vet­ eran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Standi ford Powell. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ann Davis Stan- diford; two sons, Thomas (Teresa) Standiford and Robert (Danielle) Standiford, both of New Martinsville; a daughter, Bridgett (Erich) Reger of Huntington, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Staci and Thomas Standiford of New Martinsville, Ellie and Paige Reger of Huntington, and^Trevor and Kiera Standi­ ford of New Martinsville. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Mar- tinsville, with the Rev. Michael Atkinson officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. Memorial contributions may be made to New Mar­ tinsville United Methodist Church, 10 Howard Jeffers Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155 or to the Wetzel Coun­ ty Humane Society, P.O. Box 395, New Martinsville, WV STANDIFORD, James Wayne, 89, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday morning, June 6, 2007. Born July 16, 1918, in Elm Grove, W.Va. to Edwin Leland and Florence L. Standiford, As is true with us all, we will be remembered by our accomplishments. As for James, he was a very loving and dedicated husband. During World War II, he proudly served with the 104th Infantry Division in Germany, where he earned a purple heart. Further­ more, from the humble begin­ nings of his work career in post-war Wheeling, (his home town) to finally upon retire­ ment, leaving a very presti­ gious real estate firm in Phoenix. He will long be remembered for his perfection­ ist signature in all he applied himself to do. After retirement James and wife, Johnnie, moved to Prescott, Arizona, where the}' enjoyed golf, games and socializing for more than twen­ ty years."He had a good life, and now goes home to gain his eternal reward. His wife, Johnnie Ann Stan­ diford; stepson, Bruce Kendig; grandson, Jason Lake his brother, Russell E. Standiford; and his sister, Alice Isabelle Roulzon. preceded him in death. Survived by his son, the Reverend James Wayne Stan­ diford, II, who resides in San Diego, Calif, with his wife, Mary Lou, and their two chil­ dren and son-in-law (who is serving in the Armed Forces at this time) and their infant grandson. Also survived by stepson, Robert Anderson Kendig, who resides in Phoenix with his wife, Geri, and Robert’s two children. Along with step­ daughter, Nancy Lake and her son, who resides in Phoenix as well. James also leaves behind loving family, living in the Cal­ ifornia, Ohio and West Vir­ ginia areas. James will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Green­ wood-Memory Lawn Mortuary in Phoenix. STANDIFORD, Johnnie Ann, 81, formerly of Prescott, Ariz., passed away on May 27, 2006. Born in Big Spring, Texas, she and her family migrated to Phoenix when she was an infant. Johnnie Ann was a pub­ lished author and was know for telling fascinating tales of life experience as an early Phoenician: of how she and her sister would roller skate on the steps of our State Capi­ tol building. She remembered the Hindenburg flying over our very own city. She tells another story of watching a parade as she sal on her Daddy’s shoulders. The parade was a presidential campaign effort for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Johnnie was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Kendig. She"is survived by her lov­ ing husband, James W Stan- diford, originally of Elm Grove, W.Va.; children, Robert Kendig and his wife, Geri, Nancy Ann Lake; and her step-son, James W. Stan- diford, Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Jason, "Zachary, Rebecca, Jonathon, Anderson, Katharine. James and Justin; along with four great- grand- | children. Mason, Hayle, Jus­ tice and Justin. Her role as a sister to Billy Jamison of Denvej\ Colorado, was a shining example of sup­ port and kindness. She also leaves behind nephews, Craig, Carl, Clifford, Claude Jami­ son and Peter Kendig. A private Memorial Service was held last week. Donations in-lieu of flowers would be gratefully accepted for Hospice of the Valley. Johnnie Ann will be sorely missed by all who knew her, but we will remember her as a , . devoted Wife and Mother, | graceful Mother-in-Law and : wonderful friend. Phoenix says goodbye to an extraordi­ nary lady. Our loss is heav­ en’s gain. Arrangements entrust to. Greenwood Memory Lawn | Mortuary. ^ Catherine Stando Mrs. Catherine Kusiak Stando. 78. Fairpoint, died Thursday, April 30, in the Ohio Valley Gen­ eral Hosoital, fo]J owing an ex- tended illness. ^ii\ Poland. Sept. She was born 16, 1891, a daughter of Andrew' and Agnes Kusiak and had been a resident of the United States for over 60 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Fairpoint, the Roman i Catholic Union and the Catholic j Women’s Club. She was Dre- ! ceded in death by her husband. Jacob, in 1969. Surving are three daughters, Mrs. Laura Prosek, Mrs. Julia Kuntz, Mrs. Helen Hudy, three sons. Louis, Edward and Stanley, all of Fairpoint, 13 grandchild­ ren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Sat­ urday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Fairpoint, with Msgr. ! George Coyne officiating. Burial 1 was in Union Cemetery. St. Clairsville. * STANDO, Edward J. Sr., 79, of Fairpoint, iiietU Saturday. Jan. 1. 200(1 in Heartland Nursing Home, Lansing. He was a retired press opera­ tor for International Harvester Company, Shadyside, a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Faiipoint, and an Army veteran of World war II. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Jacob and Catherine Stando; two sisters, Julia Kuntz and Laura Prosek. Surviving are his wife, Rosemarie Solar Stando; a son, Edward J. Jr. of - Pickerington, Ohio; two daughters Kathleen" Tomes of Hilliard, Ohi* Sharon Gorsuch of Gaithersburg, Md.. five grandchildren; a great-grand t daughter. Friends received 2-4 and 6-1 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beck-AItmeyer t Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.j Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Faiipoint. Interment in Holly ! Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, ' i with full military graveside services by1 the Belmont County Council of the > VFW. Vigil services will be held at 33 ! p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Belmont' i County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 3612 Mapel Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43702. Jacob Stando Jacob Stando, 83. retired miner of Fairpoint, died Sunday at the Ohio Valley Genneral Hospital. $3tfldA He was born in Poland, May 23. 1885, a son of Joseph and Catherine Stando. He had resid- ed in Fairpoint for 60 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and ZN'P Lodge of Fairpoint and Local 7924 UM- WA. Surviving are his widow, Catherine Kushok Stando, three sons, Louis, Edward and Stanley, and three daughers, Mrs. Laura Prosek, Mrs. Julia Kunlz and Mrs. Helen Hudy, all of Fairpoint, 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church, Fairpoint with the Rev. Fr. George R. Coyne as celebrant. Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Marian Stando Marian Lee Stando, 53, of St. Clairsville died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at her home. She was born Feb. 28,' 1951 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late J. Irvin Cilles and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Cilles. She was a former employee I of Rosario’s in St.Clairsville and a member of St. Mary“s Catholic Church in St.Clairsville. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Stando of St. Clairsville; a sister, Janet Porter and her husband J. Terrance of Ft. Myers, Fla.; brothers John Irvin Cilles and his wife Judy of Fairpoint, Gregory J. Cilles and his wife Deborah of St. Clairsville; best friend, Louis J. Stando; nieces and nephews, Kathleen Ann Kimball, John David Porter, Sara Emily Cilles, Matthew John Cilles, Jack Cilles, Garrett Cilles; great niece and nephew, Kyra Elizabeth Kimball and Jack Kimball. A funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2004 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Michael McKay the celebrant. Burial fol­ lows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 134 A-2 Northwoods Blvd., Colum- bus Ohio 43235. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. www.toothmanfuneralhomc co m Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in WheSlm? J\°spmr+te-wiirnTetIred employee °Jt"e Belmont County Engineer’s orrice and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fairpoint. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Catherine Kushiak Stando; a brother, Edward Stando; two sis­ ters, Julia Kuntz and Laura Prosek. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Harenza "Stando; three daughters, Karen Dingey, Judy Cilles, Rita Smith, all of Fairpoint; a brother, Louis Stando of Fairpoint; a sister, Helen Hady of Fairpoint; five grand­ children. Friends will be received noon-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the l Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 1 W. Main St., St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fairpoint. A vigil sendee will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Alexander Stanek Alexander F. Stanek, 84, of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at'the Oak Hill Hospital, in Brooksville, Florida. He was bom Feb. 27. 1919 in Stewartsville, Ohio, a son of the late Mike and Josephine Guzick Stanek. Alex was a retired music teacher with the Bellaire High School, a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Brooskville. He was a member of the American Federation Order of Musicians Local 142, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Brooksville and Bellaire, Wheeling and Hernando Symphonys, Brooksville Golf and County Club, Daystar of Brooksville and the choir at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a US Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Baudo Stanek, two sons, Michael Stanek of Brooksville, Florida and Alex John Stanek of Roanoke, Va.; three daughters, Rosanna Connors of Pittsburgh, Pa., Alecia Hathaway of Martins Ferry, and Mary Jo Piute of Bellaire, Ohio; two sisters, Mary G. Rudish and Sophia Frites, both of Brooksville, Florida and 12 grandchildren. Alex’s family will celebrate his life with friends at a memori­ al visitation at the Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio, on Saturday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass with Liturgy at the St. John Catholic Church with Monsignor Stanley Zeakes, the celebrant. Inurnment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. An Honor Guard in memory of Alex will be provided by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Council 1246 in Bellaire.

Isabelle Lynn Stanford, 66, 7672 Judd Rd., Ypsilanti, Michigan, died Tuesday, May 23, at University Medical Center in that city. Bom June 28, 1922 in Bamesvil- le, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Pearl Calloway Lynn. She and her late brother, Leroy Lynn, both graduated from Bames- ville High School in 1940. She also was preceded in death by a another brother and one son. She is survived by her husband, Paul Stanford; three daughters, Mrs. Constance Mason, Ypsilanti, and Mrs. Karen Simmons and Debra Stanford, both of Lansing, Michi­ gan; two sons, Paul Lee and Dennis, ‘ both of Ypsilanti; one sister, Mrs. Winonia Drake; 10 grandchildren, ' and three great-grandchildren. ; Friends were received at the Lucille Funeral Home in Ypsilanti. Services were held Saturday after­ noon, May 27, at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church. Burial was in Alban i Cemetery, Ypsilanti. j Martha Stanford P STANFORD, Martha Jean D., 82, of Ohio 7, Shadyside, died Fri- dayA_A[)ril 11,1997, in Shadyside Care Center. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her parents, G. Frank and Ora E. Butler Devers. Surviving are two daughters, Kay Adams of San Diego and Jean Phares of Phoenix; two granddaugh­ ters, Marcy Adams of San Diego and Megan Phares of Phoenix.'There will be no visitation. Graveside services and interment will be held at the con­ venience of the family in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Arrangements by Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside. DOROTHY STANKAVICH Dorothy (Vich) Stankavich, 97, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, June 20, 2014 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville. She was bom October 17, 1916 in Buffalo, NY a daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Merita) Vich. Dorothy retired as a department manager for the former Lerner’s Clothing Store of Wheeling, WV. She was a member of the First U. Methodist Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Stankavich, her son, Anthony Stankavich, her grandson, Todd Stankavich, a sister Zora Poch, her brother Steve Vich and her niece Sandra Thiele. '/

Stankovich

Dies at 100 Josephine Stankovich, a residentX of Main Street, Florence, Martins Ferrydied Monday, May 19, 1997J at home. She was 100. \ She was born Feb. 2, 1897, in' Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late John and Mary Vidopivc Rogel. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Ortho­ dox Church of Steubenville. 1 In addition to her parents, she was ( preceded in death by her husband, Pete Stankovich; two sons, George v Stankovich and Svetozar Korsich. b Surviving are a son,. Nick Stankov- C ich of Florence; three grandsons, K Nick Stankovich Jr. of Colerain, Peter and Marc Stankovich; a grand- 5 daughter, Susan Driscol of Bellaire; :j three great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Heslop Funeral Home, Wal­ nut and Fifth streets, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 11 a m Wednesday, with Father F. Rade Merick officiating. Interment , in Union Cemete™, St. Clairsville. I Pomen services at 7:30 p.m. today^ jonn stanRovich John L. Stankovich, 88. Rehm I Road, St. riaireville- .died Sunday. j Oct. 13. 1996, at East Ohio 1 Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born Sept. 21, 1908 in Wolfhurst, son of the late Joseph and Antonia Zdanciewicz Stankovich. A retired employee of Consol's Franklin #25 Mine, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Protestant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Anthony and Joseph Stankovich and a sister, Anna Gooding. Surviving are his wife, Mary Deleau Stankovich; a son, Ronald Stankovich of St. Clairsville; three daughters, Janet Kinsey and Joyce Hall, both of St. Clairsville and Judith Stankovich of Maryville, Tenn.; two step sisters, June Chick- ery and Mary Kolesar. both of Blaine; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Thursday, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. James Hutson officiating. Burial follows in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton United Methodist Church. STANKOVICH, Julia E. (Fedorko,) 79, of Florence, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Fri­ day, January 14, 2005 at home. She was born, December 10, 1925 in Barton, Ohio, a daugh­ ter of the late John and Mary (Dolak) Fedorko. She was retired from the for­ mer Stone and Thomas Depart­ ment Store, Wheeling, W.Va., and attended St. Marys Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sis­ ter, Ann Dunda; two brothers, John and Mike Fedorko, and special friends, Andrew and Doris Sidorak. Surviving are her husband, Nick Stankovich, Sr.; a son Nick Stankovich and his wife, Sheryl of Colerain, a daughter, Susan A. Driscol and her husband Mark of Stewartsville,; a sister, Mary Grotjahn of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Nico­ las A. Stankovitch, and Ronnie and Nichol Dentz, a great- grandson, Ronnie Dentz,III; and special friends, Tina Martin, Andrea Palkovic and her hus­ band Rick, David Cappelletti and Jamie Palkovic. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Wal­ nut at Fifth, MartinsJFerry, Ohio, where services will be held, Monday, January 17, 2005 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas A. Magary officiating. Interment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Mary Stankovich 1921-2010 Mary Deleau Stankovich, 88, of Belmont, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening September 15, 2010 at her home sur­ rounded by her loving family. Mary was bom October 16, 1921 at Boydsville, Ohio a daughter of the late Emile and Matilda LaDezes Deleau. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grand­ mother. Her greatest enjoyment came from her family and especially her great-grandchildren. She spent many hours read­ ing, doing word search puzzles and her favorite activity, being a homemaker to her family. Mary was a member of the Barton United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents, she 'was'"preceded in death by her husband, John L. Stankovich; a son, Ronald L. Stankovich;' sisters, Matilda, Martha and Margaret; and brothers, Emile and Charles. Surviving are daughters, Janet (Frank) Kinsey of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Joyce (Eric) Hall of Delaware, Ohio and Judy (Robert) Radford of Maryville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Mary Ellen, Tom, Jeremy and Colton; and two cherished and much loved great­ grandchildren, Jonathan and Jason. Friends were received Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio where services were held Monday, September 20, 2010 with Minister Jeff Rich officiating, burial in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. STANKOVICH, Nick, Sr., 87, of Main St., Florence, Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. He was bom Dec. 10, 1925 in Duncanwood, OH a son of the late Pete and Josephine (Rogel) Stankovich. He was retired from the Peace Township. He was a member of the American Legion Post #38, Martins Ferry and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Korea Conflict. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Julia (Fedorko) Stankovich and two broth­ ers; George Stankovich and Svetozar Koisich. Surviving are his son Nick (Sheryl) Stankovich, Jr. of Colerain, OH, a daughter Susan Ann Stankovich of Charlotte, NC, three grandchildren Nickolas Stankovich, Ron and Nicole Dentz and a great granddjjjd Ron Dentz, III Friends will be received Monday 2-4 & 6- 8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Rev. F. Rade Merick officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland-Lansing Nursing Home, 68222 Commercial Dr., Bridgeport, OH 43912. Ronald Stankovich Ronald L. Stankovich, 61, of Belmont, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Aspenwall Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was bom Aug. 19, 1944 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of Mary Deleau Stankovich and the late John L. Stankovich. Ronald was a Protestant and served in the U.S. Army. He was a former coal miner and a truck driver with North American Van Lines, a member of the Bethesda Farmers and Sportsmans Club and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Surviving in addition to his mother, Mary Deleau Stankovich of Belmont, are a daughter, Mary Ellen Stankovich and a granddaughter, Amber, of Belmont; three sis­ ters, Janet (Frank) Kinsey of St. Clairsville, Joyce (Eric) Hall of Delaware, Ohio and Judy (Robert) Radford of Maryville, Tennessee. Friends will be received Monday 7 to 9 p.m., at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Elaine Cutlip officiating. Burial in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the 3 Cs Cancer Support Group, Box 188, Bamesville, OH 43713. Virginia Sfankovich Virginia V. Katko Stankovich, 88, 4309 River Street, Willoughby, formerly of Barton, died Tuesday in Lake West Hospital, Willoughby. She was bom March 19, 1904 in Budapest, Hungary, daughter of thc- laie Vidor and Victoria Horvath| Katko. She was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Barton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Stankovich. Surviving are two sons, William P. of Mentor and James J. of Willoughby; a sister, Victoria Vin­ cent of Cleveland; three grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Satur­ day at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Rotolo, the celebrant. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Vigil service will be Friday at 2 p.m., in the funeral home. .Mrs... Alfwia'vvmkrt'w Stankowicz, 84, 118 Hutchinson Drive, St. Clairsville, died Sunday mor­ ning at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Poland, March 15, 1887, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simanski. She was z member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the ZNP Lodge. Her husband, Anthony, and one son, Raymond, preceded her in death. She was a former resident of Wolfhurst before moving to St. Clairsville eight years ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ann Sirtoli, Orlanda, Florida, Mrs Margaret Amos of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Frances Kalasz of Martins Ferry, Mrs. Helen Jaworski and Mrs. Regina Frasnelly, both of St. Clairsville,nine grand­ children and two great grand­ children. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Krauter as celebrant. Interment was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. MARGARET STANLEY Clara Margaret Stanley of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. She was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry E. Reline Sr. and Bernice Rebcr Reline Hoagland. Margaret retired from Bank of America in Fullerton, California and was a former employee of Citizen’s Bank in Flushing. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville and member of the choir and was a former member of Flushing United Methodist Church where she had served as Sunday school teacher and chil­ dren's choir director. Margaret was a member of Freeport Chapter No. 319 Order of Eastern Star and former member of Flushing Chapter No. 369 O.E.S. She was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Stanley Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Lehman and Virginia Lawson; three brothers, Donald Reline, Harry “Buck” Reline and George Reline. Surviving are her daugh­ ter, Patricia Louise “Pat” Stanley of Peoria, Arizona; her son, Harry J. (Karen) Stanley Jr. of Vallejo, California; a grandson, Bryon Stanley; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Eastern Star Services at 7;30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden offici­ ating. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. CLARICE STANLEY Clarice V. Stanley, 91, of Vine Street, Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, peacefully. She was born in Taylors Ridge, WV, on November 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Berrell and Flo­ rence Arlena (Blake) ; Eller. Clarice attended the Elliott School of Business; She was office manager at Teamsters Local Union #697 Wheeling, WV. She retired in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Woman’s Club of Martins Ferry; Mound Chapter D.A.R., Moundsville, WV; Rev. War Ancestor Peter Yoho; Assistant Registrar 1984-1985 and Registrar 1996-2001; Marshall Co. Historical Society. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Stanley; son, Mark Steven Stanley and a brother, Ralph Eller. She is survived by two sons, Robert'M. Stanley, Los Gatos, CA; Lawrence J. (Jacalyn) Stanley, Buf­ falo Grove, IL; three granddaughters, Lauren, Bridget and Jill; sister-in- law, Roberta Warren, Columbia, TN; brother, Charles Eller. 1 Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Friday, December 26, 2014, from 11 until time of service at I p.m. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. STANLEY, David A„ 59, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, in Arkansas. He was born September 17, 1949, in Salem, MA, He served in the US Coast Guard and was a truck driv­ er for Dartco. He was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church and1 Swiss Hills Campers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eileen Edna Stanley and sister, Beth Sampson. He is survived by his wife, Linda F. (Hinkley) Stanley: father, Wilbur Stanley of Barnesville; three daughters. Roberta (Dwight) Trader of Waterford, Ohio, Amy (JefD Rhodes of Massillion, Ohio and Jessica (Jeff) Wells of Barnesville; sister, Mary (Charlie) Morrison of Barnesville and six grandchildren, Issac and Ben Trader, Cassandra and Sidney Rhodes and Zachary and Alex Wells. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and service 11 a.m. Friday at Campbell- Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, OH with the Rev. Richard Cox officiat­ ing. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Valley Hospice. STANLEY, David Lee, 46, oil Moundsville, W.Va., died Satur-i day, September 18, 2004 in the® Cleveland Clinic. 1 He was born in Glen Dale,! W.Va. on April 24, 1958, a son! of Bernice Hill Stanley and the | late Raymond Lee Stanley. j In addition to his mother, I David is survived by a son, Shel­ ton Stanley; a daughter, Amanda Stanley; two brothers, John Stan­ ley and his wife, Judy, and Bill Stanley and his wife, Candi, all of Moundsville; two sisters, Diana Stanley of Moundsville and Nancy Cook and her hus­ band, Richard, of Winchester, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, W.Va., where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul K. Smith officiating. Inter­ ment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. STANLEY, Donald D., 81, of Jefferson, Md., formerly of Moundsville, W.Va., died Sat­ urday, December 9, 2006 in Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born December 9, 1925 in Middleboume, W.Va., the son of the late William E. “Jack” and Betty Dawson Stan­ ley. He was a decorated WWII Navy Veteran; a retired inspec­ tor with the WV State Highway Administration, District VI; and he supported various church youth departments, missions and organizations in West Vir­ ginia, Maryland and overseas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorcas Steele Stanley, in 1972; and a daughter, Nancy L. Stanley Wilson. Survivors include two daugh­ ters, Louise (Robert) Stellabotta of Jefferson, and Leslie Stanley of Pompano Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Nancy Stellabot­ ta (Matthew) Commerce of Clinton, Md., Valerie Stellabotta of Jefferson, and her fiance. Brooks Zombro, of Hagerstown! Md., Michael Yusefzadeh of Lexington, Ky., Adam Yuse­ fzadeh of Cincinnati, Ohio and David Yusefzadeh of Min­ neapolis, Minn.; two great­ grandchildren, Kaitlyn Yuse­ fzadeh and Cecelia Zombro; and two nephews, Sam Steele of Savannah, Ga. and Greg Steele of Los Angeles, Calif. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Gnsell Funeral Home and Cre­ matory, 400 Jefferson Avenue Moundsville, with the Rev.’ Ronald Price and the Rev. J Thomas Steele officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, where the Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. Memorial contributions be made to Youth Ministries at New Life Foursquare Church 5913 Jefferson Pike, Frederick’ MD 2 1 703 or Moundsville Baptist Church, 1911 Fourth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041. STANLEY, Donna Cochran, 55, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2007, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. She was born on August 1, 1952 in Moundsville, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jack “Sheriff’ and Emelie Siburt Cochran. She was a self-employed beautician; attended West Lib­ erty State College; Scott's Cos­ metology; and Huntington Bar­ ber’s College. She was a mem­ ber of Jackson Avenue, Church of God in Huntington. Survivors include her hus­ band, Roy D. Stanley; a son, Roy L. (Melinda K.) Stanley of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two broth­ ers, Ronald (Cheryl) Cochran, and Tom (Sue) Cochran, all of Moundsville; two sisters, Glen- na (Dar) Grimm of Ruffs Dale, Pa., and Jackie (Bob) Young of Moundsville; a grandson, Roy Allen Stanley; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. ' Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in White Chapel Cemetery, Barboursville, W.Va. Eileen Stanley Eileen E. Stanley, 72, of Bamesville, Ohio, died Monday at her residence. She was born Nov. 8, 1929 in Dart, Ohio, daughter of the late Harley and Ina (McGregor) Huntsman. 7/A6/6J. She was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church, Junior Homemakers Club, and a retired baker at Olney School. Eileen was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Sampson and a brother, Dwight Huntsman. Surviving are her loving hus­ band, Wilbur Stanley; a son, David Stanley and wife Linda of Bamesville; a daughter, Mary Morrison and husband Charlie of Bamesville; a brother, Robert Huntsman of Marietta; three sis­ ters, Jean Biehl of Florida, Donna Pfeffer of Bamesville and Bonnie Rake of Marietta; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Campbell Plumly Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Bamesville, Ohio, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial fol­ lows in Crestview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Valley Hospice. STANLEY, Eileen C. Vossen, 87, of Cambridge, Ohio, formerly of Wheel­ ing, W.Va., died Friday, October 23, 2009, at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab, Baltic, Ohio. She was born January 24, 1922 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late William and Eileen For- shey Vossen. She was a former employee of the Art Insti­ tute of Pittsburgh, a mem­ ber of the Jehovah Witness Cambridge Congregation and Pittsburgh Congrega­ tion. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stanley; and one brother, Jacob Vossen, who died in the battle of Iwo- Jima during World War II. Surviving is her sister, Loretta Vossen Martin of Wheeling; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling. Entombment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice. ^/STANLEY, Harry J, 80, of Bett-Mar Lane, St. Clairsville, died Monday, Sept. 4. 20(HLJn Wheeling Hospital. He was a retired employee of Consolidation Coal Co., a retire^ carpenter from the California Carpenter’s Union, a member of the Flushing United Methodist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry R. and Lena Bethel Stanley. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Reline Stanley; a son, Harry J Stanley Jr., and his wife, Karen of Vallejo, Calif.; a daughter, Patricia Louise Stanley of Santa Ana, Calif.; a brother, Phillip Stanley of Dennison, Ohio; a sister, Ann Marie Chini and her husband, Henry of New Philadelphia, Ohio; a grandson, Bryon Stanley. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, 141 S. Marietta St,. St.Clairsville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Flushing United Methodist. Church. Interment in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Flushing Lodge Masonic services at 7 p.m Wednesday. Military grave- i side services will be held by the \ Belmont County Council of the j American Legion. Memorial contri­ butions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039 or the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc., 1373 Grandview Avc., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43212-2804. i Helen R. Stanley :■ Helen R. Stanley, 95, Haines City, Fla., formerly of Barnesville. died Monday, July 14. 1997 at Bratra'ywyiTB^fcrfeside Center, Winter Haven, Fla. She was born Dec. 10, 1901 in Milwaukee, Wis., a.daughter of the late Albert M. and Mary Hanson Rouse. •. She was a retired caregiver with Walton Retirement Home, Bar­ nesville, a member of Stillwater Friends Meeting at Barnesville and Barnesville Homemakers Club. 4 In addition to her parents, she (was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Loran A. Stanley; a grand­ son; a granddaughter; two brothers, Miles and William Rouse. Surviving are a daughter, Verna Doudna Crowe of Dundee, Fla.; two sons. Rev. Arthur L. Stanley of Winchester, Va. and C. Wilbur Stanley of Barnesville; 12 grand­ children; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; three sis­ ters, Alberta Hole and Julia Sharpies of Kissimmee, Fla. and Jane Gronewald of Morristown, Tenn. Memorial services will be held at Stillwater Friends Meeting House on Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Mitchell-Harden Funeral Home, 232 Sixth St., Win­ ter Haven. STANLEY, Jacklyn Heffner, 74, of 1414 Nation­ al Road, Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, February 9. 2006 in the Wheeling Hospi- tal. She was born August 28, 1931 in Wheeling, the daugh­ ter of the late Michael and Lillian Wolfe Stanley. Mrs. Stanley was a retired supervisor at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Wheeling; a member of Warwood Methodist Church, Wheeling; and a graduate of the former War- wood High School, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Murray P. Satn- ley. Surviving are a son, Craig A. Stanley and his wife, Patty, of Washington, Pa.; a cousin, Ted Robinson of Dallas, Texas; and an aunt, Bernice Robinson of Rochester, N.Y. There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. PT. i99s \ V^ArMnnsV40frel Saturday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, a member of St. Mary Roman Catho­ lic Church, Martins Ferry, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Anna Clara j Heller Stanley; a sister, Mary Alice Stanley. Surviving are his wife, Clarise Eller Stanley; three sons, Robert M. of Los Gatos, Calif., Lawrence J. of Buffalo Grove, 111., and Mark S. of Primm Springs, Tenn.; a brother, Francis W. of Canton; a sister, Martha Coleman of Wheeling; three granddaughters. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Interment in Holly Memorial Gar­ dens, Pleasant Grove. Rosary devo­ tions at 3 p.m. Monday. Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Lillian Stanley *< Lillian Stanley *^$5V, of Ford Hull Mar Nursing Home, Yorkville, died Tuesday in the home. She was bom Sept. 10, 1899, at Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Leslie McKay and Anne Pleise McKay. She was a Methodist. Dana Stanley, her husband, died in 1943. Surviving are two sons, Ben­ jamin of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Robert of Mingo Junction; three daughters, Betty Seibel of Defiance,. Doris Sisley of Steubenville, and Marion Reed of Glenwillard, Pa.j two brothers, Carl McKay of Kent and Henry of Florida; 10 grand­ children and two great-grand­ children. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery, Mingo Junction, with the Rev. Scott George officiating. Arrange­ ments by Blaschalk Funeral Home, Mingo Junction. STANLEY, Madelyn, 94, of Warwood, W.Va., died Sunday. October 16, 2005. Born in Grafton, W.Va., on November 20, 1910, Madelyn was the daughter of the late Eldora and Estella Sapp. In addition to her parents, Madelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Buhr Stanley. Surviving are her son, James W. Stanley, of Brilliant, Ohio. Arrangements are through the McCoy-Allmeyer Funeral Home, 44 15th Street, Wheel­ ing, WV, at the convenience of the family. > STANLEY, Mark, age 52, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, now residing in Columbia Tenn., died Saturday,. September 11, : 2010, in Maury Regional Medical Center following a 'courageous battle with ; Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was the son of ■ Clarice Eller and the late John H. Stanley. nL.- Mr. Stanley was as a Construction and Safety Engineer for Baker Concrete of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from St. .Johns Central High School Mn Bellaire, Ohio and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Akron University. In addition to his wife the former Roberta Potts and mother, Mr. Stanley left behind to cherish his memory two brothers, Robert Stanley of Los Gatos, Calf., and Larry ! (Jackie) Stanley of Buffalo • Grove, III.; one sister- in­ law, Joy (John) Stanfill of Primm Springs, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Donald (Barbara) Potts of Primm Springs, Tenn; six nieces, Lauren, Bridget and Jill Stanley all of Buffalo Grove, III., Andrea Potts of Columbia, Tenn., Robin (Allen) Johnson of McMinnville, Tenn., and Jade Potts of Culleoka, Tenn.; two nephews, Stacy Potts and Tracy Potts both of Primm Springs, Tenn. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memo­ rials be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Avenue, Suite 202, Wilmette, IL 60091- 1064. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heritage-flics.com. Raymond William Stanley 1922-2014 Raymond William Stanley, most recently of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, Ohio, passed away peace­ fully in the company of family on April 19, 2014. He was bom in Fairhope, Alabama on February 21, 1922, the young­ est of seven children of William B. and Edith •Wiles Stanley. He spent his childhood in Fairhope and Greensboro, N.C. Raymond William before attending Friends Stanley Boarding School (now Ohio, in 1985 to manage Olney Friends School) in the Walton Retirement Bamesville, Ohio. Home. In 1997, Raymond His Quaker belief in pac- and Huldah made a final ifism led him to perform move to Copeland Oaks, alternative service during where Raymond spent the Second World War the next 17 years enjoy - as a conscientious objec- ing clock repair and vol- tor. He volunteered for unteering at the Thrift medical trials that tested Shop, ushering, and doing human endurance, lead- woodworking, ing to a lifelong interest in Raymond is survived by educating the public about his wife, Huldah; his chil- the importance of work- dren, David (Carolyn), ing actively for peace. Wayne (Kathy), John, In 1944, Raymond mar- Elizabeth (Tom), Emily ried Olney classmate (Dan), Peter (Liz); grand- Huldah L. Starr, from children, Jesse (Erica), Ontario, Canada. They Amy (Ron), Morgan, and settled in Middleton, Rebecca; and his beloved Ohio, where they owned 1914 Model T Ford a general store before in lieu of flowers, dona- Raymond entered tions may be made in employment with Deming Raymond’s memory to Pump Company. He and Olney Friends School, Huldah raised six children Bamesville, Ohio, or in Middleton and then the Oaks Foundation at moved to Bamesville, Copeland Oaks. Tony Stanley was called home to heaven after being on vacation on this earth for the past 52 years. He was born May 16, 1955 in Con­ cord, Calif. Tony is survived by his wife, Cindy Dusch Stanley, whom he married September 30, 1978; and his wiener dogs. Tony was a 7th Degree blackbelt and had taught many children and adults over the years. He had a true love for the martial arts disci­ plines, devoting his life to learning the physical and spir­ itual aspects. He also was a very talented artist. He loved working in his garden and had a great talent for the bon­ sai trees and gardening. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Stanley. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973, and attended West Lib­ erty State Collegze and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Tony is also survived by his mother, Gerry Stanley of Benwood; his brother, Dana (Twila) Stanley of Glen Dale; ma-in-law, Lee Dusch and in­ laws, The Dusch Clan. His uncles, Mike, Wayne and Danny. His nephews and nieces meant a great deal to him and he is survived by many including, Trevor, Max, Valerie, Rodney, Nicki, Nicole, Jessie, Gary, Josh, Dennis, Renee, James, Michael, Kristin, Nathan, Mikey, Lauren, Adie, Jenny, Geoff, Gretta, Michael, Chelscy, Karl, Tina, Amanda, Scotty, Anna and Ryan. Tony fought his cancer with bravery and an opti­ mistic attitude. Tony touched many person’s lives and always found (he good in everyone. He will be greatly missed by his wife and family and friends. A Memorial Funeral Litur­ gy with Mass will be cele­ brated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May I 7, 2008, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1516 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling with Father Eugene S. Ostrowski as celebrant. In lieu of Bowers, contribu­ tions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, River Walk Corp. Center, 333 East Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to Corpus Christi Church, 1516 War- wood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. Tony would love if every­ one planted a tree or flower in memory of him. Online condolences may be offered at www.kepncr funeral.com. Linda Stanovich Linda Randall Stanovich, 57, 177 Main St., Powhatan Point, for­ merly of Beallsville, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1998 at OTiio valley Medical Center; Wheeling. She was born Jan. 31, 1941 near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Ira and Meribah Gates Britton. She attended the First Presbyter­ ian Church, Powhatan Point, a member of the American Legion : Women’s Auxiliary Post 521 at Shadyside and Post 768 at Beallsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Britton; a sister, Irene Kamolivic. Surviving are her husband, Mike Stanovich; a son, Randy of Beallsville; four daughters, Mrs. Tony (Cindy) Schumacher of Mala­ ga, Mrs. Patrick (Lisa) Wollenberg of New Lexington, Mrs. Wade (Teresa) Lucas of Coshocton and Mrs. Sam (Becky) Shriver of Beallsville; three brothers, Duane Britton of Rome, Ga., Gary and Sam Britton, both of Beallsville; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Ella Mae) Gulley of Jacobsburg, Mrs. Larry (Carol) Detling of Somerton and Mrs. Bob (Judi) Calloway of New­ port News, Va.; a step daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean) Cunningham of Shadyside; 12 grandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, 52728 Ohio Ave., Beallsville, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gregory Stone offici­ ating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. .✓STANOVICH, Mike, 77, of 177 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 28,_ .9000, aTlhr^gtniShrHospital in Bel lake, Ohio. , . He was bom May 16, 1923, in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, a son of the late Sam Stanovich and Anna Stanovich • Jovicic. He was a retired miner operator for the North American CoaU Corporation’s #1 Mine at Powhatan ; Point; a Serbian Orthodox; a mem­ ber of the VFW Post 5565 Powhatan Point, American Legion Post 5J21, Shadyside, and the United Mine Workers of America. He was a yS Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was. preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Brkich Stanovich on Jan. >30, 1984 and his second wife, Linda Randall Stanovich on Sept. 14, 1998; two brothers, Sam Stanovich and Rudy Jovicic and two sisters, - Mary Bulat and Elizabeth Boston! Surviving are one daughter, Jean Cunningham and her husband Gary, of Shadyside; one sister, Smelia Rebich of Shadyside; three grand­ children, Gary Lee Cunningham and his wife, Susan, of St. Clairsville, Lori Owens and her husband, Kerry ' of Grove City, Ohio, and Melissa Cunningham of Shadyside. Also three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the; Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home,' 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10-noon, 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev.1 Donald Perks officiating. Interment in the Powhatan CemeterjL' Powhatan Point, with full military” honors conducted by VFW P6sy 5565, Powhatan Point. VFW Post 5565, Powhatan Point, ’ will conduct services on Thursday, af 7 p.m. followed by the Americari Legion Post 521, Shadyside, ser-: vices at 7:30 p.m. / (

STANOVICH,,l??yel ,USamuel,a/'ovlch 60, of 3901* Jamison Ave., Shadyside, died Tues­ day in Wheeling Hospital. He was a retired employee of Ohio Operating Engineers Local No. 18, a Serbian Orthodox and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are two brothers, Mike Stanovich of Powha­ tan Point and Rudy Jovicic of Shady- side; three sisters, Mrs. Nick (Mary) Bulat of Aliquippa, Pa., Mrs. Eli (Smelia) Rebich of Shadyside and Mrs Buryi (Elizabeth) Boston of Massillon, Ohio. Friends received noon-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bau- knecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Powhatan Cem­ etery, Powhatan Point. The Ameri­ can Legion will perform full military services. American Legion services at 7:30 p.m. today. STANSBERRY, Georgia Elizabeth Marling, age 92, of Cameron, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 in Cameron Nursing and Rehab Center, Cameron. She was born September 26, 1913 in Cameron, the daughter of H. H. Coon and Florence Courtwright Mar­ ling. She worked at Sloans News Stand and Cameron Drug Store; she was a member of the American Legion Auxil­ iary Post 18, Cameron for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chesney; two sons, Jerry D. Marling and Rex L. (Bub) Marling; and one grandson, Edward Finney. Surviving are one son, Richard E. “Buck” (Aline) Marling of Duluth, Minn.; one sister, Florence Richmond of Gladstone, Mo.; one brother, Jim Marling of Pa.; two daushters-in-law, Shirley Marling of Moundsville and Sarah Marling Kupfer of Cameron; five grandchildren, Raylene (Richard) Bakke and John Finney, both of Minn., Jerry L. (Tammy) Marling and Richard L. (Tonya) Mar­ ling, both of Cameron and John (Tammy) Marling of Washington, Pa.; 1 1 great grandchildren, Travis and Shane Bushey and Kammi Bakke of Minn., Christina and Kruze Finney of Minn., Don­ ald J. Travis and Ashley Yoders of Cameron, Cheslie Saffel, Megan and Morgan Marling of Washington, Pa.; two great great grandchildren, Bailey and Brayden Bushey; and several nieces and nephews. . Friends will be received at Anderson Funeral Home, 39 Maple Avenue, Cameron Sun­ day, April 23, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Jack Gray offi­ ciating. Burial in Highland Ceme­ tery, Cameron. Memorial contributions may be made to Georgia Stansberry Memorial Fund, c/o Anderson Funeral Home, 39 Maple Avenue, Cameron. STANSBERRY, Gordon Gilbert, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 1 1,2007. at home. He was bom November 16. 1946, in New Martinsville, son of the late Harold and Flo­ rence Gilbert Stansberry. Gordon was retired from General Motors; a Protestant by faith; a US Navy veteran; and a member of the Masons. Surviving are his wife, Deloris (Dot) N. Stansberry; two sons, Steven Stansberry and Thomas (Amber) Stans­ berry both of New Mar­ tinsville; two daughters, Yvonne (Daniel) Keller and Christina (Timothy) Davis both of New Martinsville; six stepdaughters; two brothers; five sisters; 29 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at lams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007. STANTON, Anna H., 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at Orchard Manor Sunshine Way, Grove City, Pa., where she was a resident since 2010. Anna was a lifetime resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was a pioneer in the steel industry where she was the first female crane operator in the United States. She retired from Wheeling Steel in 1972 after 31 years. Anna was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose, Mary and Helen, her son- in-law, Joseph Snider, her ex-husband, Jon Kinosz, and second husband, Hugh Stanton. Anna was a goodhearted, generous, feisty, and hard­ working woman. She was a world traveler. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind her daughter: Anna Mae Snider, four grandchildren: Marianne (Jeff), Cathy, Jon (Carolyn), and Jodie, and four great-grandchildren: Bethany, Jarrett, Jenna and Paige. She also leaves behind her step-sister, Josephine and step-brother, Frank. Anna loved Polka music, bingo and helping others. Her cream puffs and thumbprint cookies area leg- endary. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Anna and celebrate her life on Tuesday, March 26, from 4-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Reverend Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Rivervicw Cemetery, Marlins Ferry, Ohio. STANTON, Katherine Gonzalez, 41, of Bridgeport, died Saturday at Liza’s Place Wheeling. She was born February 25, 1972 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; she is the daughter of Mark and Dahlia (Gonzalez) Stanton of Bridgeport. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst; she attended The School of Hope Belco Craft and Tomorrow’s Comer. / L- In addition to lier parents she is survived by her sib­ lings, Mark Stanton of Bridgeport, David Stanton Canfield, Ohio, James (Holly) Stanton Pickerington, Mary (Joe) Young St. Clairsville, Tina (Grant) Bamharl-Stanton of Reinbeck NY, and Antoinette Stanton of Bridgeport, also several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 10 until 11:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 12 noon on Friday, December 13, 2013, with Fr. John Mucha as celebrant. Interment will be at Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Wm: ' /.' ■ H i;

£3 <<■■■ z f STANTON, Mary Jean, 62, of Bridgeport died Friday, September 20, 2013, at Wheeling Hospi­ tal surrounded by her lov­ ing family. She was bom December 28, 1950 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Steve and Theresa (Bums) Sofka. She was a retired employee of The Linsly School, and Wilson Funeral and Furniture Co. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Aux. No. 1891 Elm Grove. In addition par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her loving hus­ band, Tim Stanton in 2004. Mary Jean is survived by her son, Tim (Missy) Stan­ ton II of Bridgeport, a grandson, Timmy Stanton III, a sister, Sandra K. Sayre of Wheeling, and a brother, Michael S. (Judith) Sofka of Wheeling, nephews, Jay Sayre and Kevin Sofka, nieces, Sarah, and Kelly Sofka, also a great-niece and nephew, Jonathon, and Breanna Sayre. Friends will be received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brook- side on Monday, Septem­ ber 23, 2013, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Wheel- ing. STANTON, Myles O., 73, of Brookside died Fri­ day February 21, 2014 at Belmont Acuity Hospital, Bellaire. He was born July 9, 1940, in Wheeling, a son ■ of the late Michael J. and ■ Kathryn M. (Rothermund) ■ Stanton. 1 He was a small business ■ owner and a member of St. ■ Anthony Catholic Church ■ Bridgeport, also the! Bridgeport Eagles 995, and I the Knights of Columbus. I In addition to his parents, ■ he was preceded in death ■ by two brothers, Michael! and Tim Stanton. I Myles is survived by his I loving wife of 44 years, I Mary Ann (Cramer) Stan-1 ton, two sons, Myles O. | Stanton Jr. of Columbus, and Nick M. (Vicky) Stan­ ton of Barton, two daugh­ ters, Tamara Doud, and Debbie (Keith) Bloomfield both of Brookside, siblings Jerry Stanton of Wheeling, 1 David Stanton of Martins Ferry, Thelma Polomik and Mark (Dahlia) Stanton both of Wolfhurst, nine grand­ children Brittany (Josh) Russell, Vanessa, and Nick Stanton II, Isaiah, Chloe, Lily, and Seth Doud, Vivian and Cole Bloom­ field. ^ /1/7 Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 1 1 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bridge­ port with F. John Mucha as celebrant. Wake service will be recited on Wednes­ day at 5 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Rebecca Stanton Rebecca Josephine Hull Stan ton, 85. 304 Jefferson St., Tiltonsville, died Tuesday in Har­ rison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born Jan. 7, 1902 at Mar­ tins Ferry, a daughter of the late David and Josephine Hickman

H^>-She qpHlWiLmiwas a member of the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers; four sisters. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. William (Sadie) Jones, Bet­ ty Jean Hughes, Mrs. Donald (Juleann) Lazasz, all of Tiltonsville, Eleanor M. Raimonde of Martins Ferry; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grand­ children. Friends received at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with Dr. Richard Smith officiting. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. STANTON, Thomas, “Tom” James, 36, of Bridgeport, Ohio, formerly of Short Creek Road, Wheeling, W.Va., died Sun­ day, August 24, 2008, in the Wheeling Hospital, as the result of a motorcycle acci­ dent. Tom was bom October 2, 1971, in Wheeling, the son of James Vincent and Edith Maire Williams Stanton of Short Creek Road, Wheel- mg. Tom was a Truck Driver for Fed Ex Freight; was a member of the “BoozeFight- ers” Motorcycle Club Chap­ ter 72, Wheeling; the Lans­ ing Sportsman’s Club, Bridgeport; and a the Cave Club, Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edwin Martin^and Virgie Marie Shaw Stanton and Offie Dale and Mary Dell Haller Williams all of Ellam- j ore, W.Va. Tom is survived by his wife, Lisa Lea Anderson Stanton; a son. Michael Tyler Stanton of Bethlehem; a sister, Rebecca “Becky” Anne Stanton of Short Creek; his mother and father- in-law, David and Gloria Anderson of Warwood; two sisters-in-law, Krista Ander­ son and Amy Page and her husband, Mike; three nephews, Cody James Stan­ ton of Short Creek, Nicholas and Jeffrey Page of War- wood; a niece, Haliey Page of Warwood; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where serv­ ice will be held on Wednes­ day, August 27, 2008, at 1 1 a.m., with the Reverend Harry Croft officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami­ ly. STANWICK, Michael L. “Mick,” 71, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday December 22, 2011, at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born April 10, 1940 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Ted and Pauline (Farnsworth) Stanwick. Mick graduated from Adena High School in 1958. He served his coun­ try in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Mike was an equipment operator at Ohio Coal Co., and then he retired from Smith Trucking, where he was a truck driver. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and G.K.L. Wildlife Assoc. Mick enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing and golfing and he was also an avid Cleveland Brown’s fan. Surviving are his wife, Mary Agnes “Aggie” (Jaworski) Stanwick, whom he married January 2, 1965; a son, David (Cindy) Stanwick of Hilliard, Ohio; a daughter, Michelle (Doug) Schaefer of Winters ville, Ohio; a brother, Terry (Carla) Stanwick of Vienna, W.Va.; a sister, Paula Jo Stanwick of Bellaire, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Lauren and Brendan Schaefer. Friends will be received on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo. On Tuesday Mike will lay in state at St. Agnes Church from 9:15 until the time of his funeral Mass with Liturgy at 10 a.m., with Fr. James Dunfee, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville, with Military Honors by the Ohio Valley Veterans Squad. There will be a vigil service on Monday at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 204 St. Clair Ave., Mingo Jet., OH 43938 or Catholic Central High School, 320 Westview Ave., I Steubenville, OH 43952. TERRY STANWICK Terry Ted Stanwick slipped from this life and greeted his Savior on April 16, 2015. He was born August 5, 1937 in Adena, Ohio to the late Theodore (Ted) and Pauline Stanwick. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Michael Stanwick. He is survived by his sis­ ter Paula Jo (Stanwick) Myers of Martins Ferry, OH, and sister-m-lSWMary Agnus Stanwick of Mingo Junction, OH; his two sons, Steven (Linda) Stanwick of Marietta, OH, and Christopher (Jill) Stanwick of Washington, WV; one daughter, Stacey (Paul) Stefanski of St. Louis, MO; and six grandchildren, Nicholas (Julie), Alexander, Monica, Mitchell, Colton and Elaina; and one great grandchild, Emma. ~y,^ Terry was a real renais­ sance man. He was adept at building things, mechan­ ical work, crossword puz­ zles and taught himself how to play several instru­ ments. He enjoyed collect­ ing and swapping guitars as well as bicycle riding, yard sales, corny jokes and trips to Myrtle Beach. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2ndat the First Baptist Church of Williamstown. Visitation with family will begin at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to FBCW Senior Ministry, 431 Highland Ave, P.O. Box 38. Williamstown, WV 26187. Like Tennyson’s poems, he has crossed the bar and put out to sea, sailed over the horizon out of sight but definitely, not forgotten. STAPP, Ira Frank, Sr. of Clarington, Ohio, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away October 31, 2008. in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born October 22. 1921 in Madisonville, Tennessee, a son of the late William Ira and Altie Kirk Stapp. He was a US Army Veteran: and attended the Beallsville and Clarington United Methodist Churches. Frank retired in 1982 from the former CONALCO Aluminum in Hannibal after 27 years of service as a mechanic. He was a member of the former K of P Lodge No. 527 of Beallsville; and was a former member of the Rolling Hills Ruritan and the Monroe County Miserable Misfits Camping Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eva Hunt Stapp; also by a broth­ er, E.P. "Gene” Stapp. Surviving are his children, Ira Fank Stapp, Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Sarahsville, Julia Brown and her husband, Oscar, of Cambridge, and Debbie Schnegg and her hus­ band, Roy, of Clarington; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren complete the family circle. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. Lawrence Starr Lawrence G. “Pump” Starr, 65, of 404 N. Broadway, Barnesville, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1938 in Bailey’s Mills, a son of the late Virgil and Goldie Stephens Starr. He was retired from Y & O Coal and a member of the Moose 1304, V.F.W. 2792, American Legion 168, Eagles 4252, and the Somerton Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Edith Starr and Carol Toohey; a broth­ er, Vernon Starr, and a grand­ son, Dustin Stam Surviving are his wife, Patricia “Patty” Bunting Starr; two sons, Tony Starr and com­ panion Tracy Ford of Cambridge and Brian “Buckwheat” (Vicki) Starr of Barnesville; a daughter, Diane (Kevin) Huntsman of Barnesville; two sisters, Ruth Moore of Batesville and Patty Thieman of Waterford, Ohio; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Campbell- Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio where servic­ es will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2004 with Evangelist Kim McFarland offi­ ciating. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey. Allen Starbuck Allen Thomas Starbuck, 58, Col­ erain, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001. He wasljorn March 147 1942 at Wheeling, the son of Ruth E. Bangs Starbuck and the late Clin­ ton J. Starbuck. He was an employee of Ziegen- felder Ice Cream Co. of Wheeling and a member of Colerain Presby­ terian Church, Colerain. He is survived, in addition to his mother of Colerain, by a sister, Marie Didion of Dumfries, Va.; two nephews, Doug Bass of Dale City, Va. and Donald Bass of Palm City, Fla.: a niece, Deborah Collins of New' Orleans, La. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where ser­ vices will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. , with the Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence officiating. Interment follows at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. Clara E. Starbuck Clara E. Starbuck, 95, of 61707 Walton Mountain Road, Bar­ nes vi 1 le, digcLJJiuretoy^D 1995_at BarnesvilleTTospital. She was bom Aug. 22, 1900 in Whitti­ er, Iowa, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Anna Fisher Bedell. She was a member of Sixth Street Friends Meeting in Salem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sis­ ters, Nellie Atherton, Edith Bedell and Jennie Long; a brother, George Bedell; a great-granddaughter; a great-great-grandson. Surviving are her husband, Jesse Starbuck; four daughters, Anna Mae Moffett of Ackworth, Iowa, Ruth E. Stuckey of Sabina, Betty Osbourn of Salem, and Dorothy Jean Smith of Barnesville; 18 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchil­ dren; one greatgreat-grandchild. Friends will be received Satur­ day 7 to 9 p.m. at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St., Salem. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Sixth St. Friends Meeting. Burial follows in Damascus Friends Cemetery. Jesse Starbuck Jesse R. Starbuck, 94, 400 Car­ rie Ave., Bamesville Health Care Center, Bamesville, dierLSatiirday* Jan. 4, 1997 at Bamesville Hospi­ tal TTeTWaTborn Feb. 4, 1902 in Colerain, son of Benjamin F. Star- inTdr'ancl Anna Llewellyn Star- buck. The former owner and founder of Starbuck Brothers Tin Shop in 1924, he was partner-owner for 43 years, retiring in 1967. He lived in Salem for more than 50 years and moved to Bamesville in 1986 to Walton Home. He was a member of the Sixth Street Friends Meeting in Salem, past clerk and member of Ohio Yearling Meeting of Friends, was graduated from Olney Friends Boarding School in Bamesville and served as superintendent of the home from 1953 through 1956. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bedel Starbuck; three sisters, Martha Hall, Mary Starbuck and Emily Starbuck; two brothers, Albert and Lewis Starbuck, a great- granddaughter and a great-grand- son. Surviving are four daughters, Anna Mae Moffett of Ackworth, Iowa, Ruth E. Stuckey of Sabina, Dorothy Jean Smith of Bamesville and Betty Osbourn of Jeromesville; and 18 grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sixth Street Meeting House, Salem. Friends will be received Wednesday one hour before services at the meeting house. Burial will be in Damascus Friends Cemetery. Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St., Salem, is in charge of funeral arrangements. STARBUCK, Ruth Elizabeth, 98, of Colerain, Ohio, passed away peace­ fully at her home, Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was born July 2, 1911, in Indiana, a daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Davis) Bangs. Ruth was a homemaker, and an avid gardener. She was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Starbuck, her daughter, Marie Bass Didion. her son, Allen Starbuck, and her sis- ter, Opal Brown Lichtenberger. Ruth will be deeply missed by her granddaugh­ ter, Deborah Collins of Flushing, Ohio, her grand­ sons, Donald Bass of Palni City, Fla., Douglas Bass of Dumfries, Va., and her great-grandsons, Philip Collins of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Kyle Bass of Woodbridge, Va. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.nt. on Saturday January 16, 2010, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio, with Rev James Hoff officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 115, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Aubrey J. “Abe” Starcher Jr., 68, formerly of Indiana Street, Martins Ferry, died Saturday in St. Luke’s Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. He was born Oct. 9, 1919 at Clarksburg, W.Va., son of Julia Ferguson Starcher of New Mar­ tinsville, W.Va., and the late Aubrey J. Starcher Sr./o QC1 / 7/7 He was retired foreman of tne' composing room at The Times Leader; Martins Ferry. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eagles, Elks, all at Mar­ tins Ferry. He was past president of the International Typographical Union, the Neighborhood Development Cor­ poration and Metropolitan Hous- me Authority. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Baker Starcher. Surviving are a son, Jay Star­ cher of San Antonio, Texas; his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Paddy (JoAnn) Ball of Jacksonburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Dennis (Fannie Rae) Sponseller of Columbus; a brother, Jack F. Starcher of New Martinsville, W.Va.; four grand­ children. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Memo­ rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with the Rev. Bill Lawrence of­ ficiating. Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, in charge of ar- rangements. STARCHER, Lance E., 61, of Yorkville, died Saturday Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville.

Si?held at the convenience ot the family. Arrangements by Borkoski Funeral.Hdme, Tiltonsville. / STARCHER, Paul A., 77, of New Athens, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2003, in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, Ohio. He was bom Oct. 4, 1925 in Adena, Ohio, son of the late Paul R. Starcher and Jane Kelley Starcher. He was a retired welder, dozer operator and ground oiler for the Gem of Egypt for Consolidation Coal Company, Cadiz; a retired member of the New Athens V.F.D. and E-Squad for 28 years, having served as fire chief; a member of the Flushing Lodge No. 298 F. & A.M., the Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville and Aladdin Tem­ ple Shrine, Wheeling, W.Va.; and a member of the House of the Shepherd, New Athens, Ohio. Surviving are his loving wife ' of 55 years, Bernice Moore Starcher; a son, Greg Starcher and his wife, Cindy, of New Athens; two daughters, Sharon Simmons and her husband, Richard, of New Athens and Jackie Rutan and her husband, Dave, of New Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Brian Rutan, Brock Rutan and Paul R. Starcher II; and a loyal compan­ ion, his dog Dusty. Calling hours from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Sunday at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003 with the Rev. Paul Hamil­ ton officiating. Private interment at the convenience of the family. Masonic service at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the funeral home. Military Honors by the Cadiz American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the House of the Shepherd, P.O. Box 12, New Athens, OH 43981 or New Athens V.F.D., c/o John Kurcuz, Box 65, New Athens, OH 43981. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirk- , land.com. STARCOVIC, John S„ known to his family as “Danny,” 90, of Limestone, W.Va., died Friday, July 20, 2007, in Cameron Continuous Care Center. He was born on May 16, 1917 in Grassflat, Pa., the son of the late Steve and Anna Adamission Starcovic. He was a retired manager from Rite Aid; an orderly at Reynolds Memorial Hospital; a medic in the U.S. Army Reserves: a member of St. Fran­ cis Xavier Catholic Church; and attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings. Stephen Starcovic, Edward Starcovic. Mary Kolivosky, Michael Starcovic, Pauline Sinclair, Margaret Veres, Joseph Starcovic and Andrew Starcovic. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Alma Virginia Shires Starcovic; three" children, Jonathan Daniel Starcovic of Deland, Fla., Ann Marie (Joel) Imholte of St. Cloud, Minn., Steve (Kimberly) Starcovic of Cameron; five grandchildren, Tajah (Kent) Mohr, Tania Way, Sarah Ann Starcovic, Angelica Elizabeth Starcovic, Adam Michael Starcovic; one great- grand daughter, Sophie Mohr; three brothers, George (Judy) Starcovic of Medina, Ohio, Methodius (Joan) Starcovic of Lanse, Pa., Cyril (Barbara) Star­ covic of Clarence, Pa.; two sis- , ters, Ann Starcovic of DuBois, Pa. formerly Charleston. W.Va., Helen Matsko of Medina; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Cre­ matory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, where Rosary devotions will be recited on Fri­ day at 6 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 610 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, with Fr. Terrance J. Adams and Fr. Franklin Neville as celebrants. Entombment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Wheeling, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or St. Martin Catholic Church, 5 Fitzgerald Avenue, Cameron, WV 26033. NADINE STARESINIC Nadine H. Staresinic, (nee Andes) age 91. Beloved wife of the late Anthony M.; mother of Michael; grandmother of Lisa, Anthony, Kirk, Cma, and Daniel; great-gi i3/QujCy /?7JU He was bonf Aug. 20, 1925, at Flushing, a son of Earl and Sarah Bethel of Flushing. Surviving beside his parents are his widow, Lena Odorizzi Starkey, one brother, William of Flushing, one sister, Mrs. Mary Lovell of Palm Dale, Calif. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Salem with in­ terment in Grandview Cemetery, Salem. James R. Starkey James Russ/ll^Starkey, 52, of

67221 Airport Rd., St. Clairsville, died Nov. 27 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Jan. 12, 1928, at Ben- wood, W.Va., a son of the late Russell and Virginia McDiffett Starkey. He was a member of the Benwood-McMechen United Methodist Church, a retired con­ ductor for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Margaret Louise Robbins Starkey; one daughter, Mrs. Pete (Sally) Bringman of St. to Clairsville; two sons, James R. ^ Jr., of Moundsville, W.Va., and George W. of St. Clairsville; 2 four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Willadean) Hart of Cameron, W.Va., Mrs. Howard (Betty) Shackelford of Wheeling, Louise Heil of Moundsville, and Mrs. ^9 George (Hazel) Martin of Clear­ § water, Fla.; two brothers, Glenn r- E. of Benwood, and Wayne of Moundsville; five grand­ children. JOAN STARKEY Joan Lee (Roth) Starkey, 83, of Wheeling died July 16,2014. She was bom January 4, 1931, daughter of the Clarence and Alberta Baker Roth. She was a homemaker and volunteered at Wheel­ ing Soup Kitchen, was a longtime member of Wheeling Women’s Bowl­ ing League, and was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. In addition to her par­ ents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband Charles Starkey in 1987, a brother, granddaughter and grandson. Surviving are her six children; Glenn, Linda, and Chari Starkey, Gail Judy of Austin, TX, Les Starkey of Tiltonsville, Barbar VaughiToT Gregory, MI, f grandchildren and 5 great­ grandchildren. / Friends will be received on Friday from noon until time of services at 2 p.m. at the Altmeyer Fundral Home, 1400_Eoff $t., Wheeling. Interment X/oYilow Ht Halcyon Hills Memoria Gardens, Sherrard, WV. STARKEY, Lawrence “Larry,” 72, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008, in the Belmont Commu­ nity Hospital. He was bom April 14, 1935 in Martins Ferry. Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Emma Suto Starkey. Larry was retired from EORWA, Bellaire; recently worked at Wal-Mart; had been owner operator of Starkey’s. Catering and was a Methodist by faithT In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin “Bud” Starkey. Surviving are his wife. Bar­ bara Kazmirski Starkey; two children. Tim Starkey of Bel­ laire, Tiffany Sommer and her husband, Todd, of Houston, Texas; a sister, Carol Thoburn of Wheeling and three grand­ children, Julia Starkey, Ty and Tanna Sommer; and his cat Skitters. Larry is also survived by Larry and Brenda Starkey. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 - 37th St., Bellaire, where servic­ es will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Donald Cordery officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Cal­ vary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spirit of 76 Fire npnartmenL__ j Gordon7®^7

Gordon Starkey, 70, New Lat­ terly, died Saturday in the Barnesviile Hospital. He was born Dee. 30, 1896, a son of Zackery and Susanna Cain Starkey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda in 1965. Surviving are two sons, Rex with the United States Army in Germany and Jack of Flushing, three daughters, Mrs. LeEtta Pigott and Mrs. Robert Maxey, both of East Liverpool and Mrs. Lucille DellaMorla, New Lat­ terly, 24 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Emery and Gilbert Starkey, both of Smithfield, W„ Va. and one sister, Mi’s. Hattie Albright, also of Smithfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Flushing with Rev. Carl Huff officiating. Burial was in Rock Hill Cemetery. Louie E. Starkey^ , LouieStarkey, 86, Freeport i Rural Route 2, died this morning i at 7:30 at the home of her son, ■Charles. on , She was born Dec. 30, 1866, a 'daughter of Levi and Susanna El- | lis Starkey, and was a member ol the Flushing Christian church. The body is at the Romich-War* ren funeral home, Flushing, where services will be held Friday af- ternoon at 2. Rev. Harold Dostev will officiate and interment, .will ! follow in the Rock Hill cemetery, > Flushing. MargaretStarke^^^ Margaret L. Robbins Starkey, 70, Airport Road, St. Clairsville, formerly of Benwood, W.Va., died Thursday. Oct. 1 996jn Wheel­ ing Hospital. She was a retired employee of Hills Department Store, St. Clairsville, and a member of McMechen-Benwood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R.; her parents, Walter and Samantha Toothman. Surviving are two sons, George W. of St. Clairsville and James R. Jr. of Bellaire; a daughter, Sally A. Bringman, with whom she resided; two brothers, George Robbins of Bellaire and Jack Robbins of Moundsville; a sister, Dessie Whit- latch of Benwood; nine grandchil­ dren; two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p..m at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial -follows in McMechen Cemetery. l^TARKEY, Melvin “Bud ”'a>4, of Center St., Crescent, St. Clairsville, died Sunday, May _3, 1998. at home. He was an employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Beech Bottom plant, and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence A. and Emma Suto Starkey. Surviving are two sons, Jeff of Pleasant Grove and Rick of Martins Ferry; a brother, Larry Jr. of Bellaire; a sister, Carol Starkey Thobum of Wheeling; a friend. Judy Markus Thomas of Martins Ferry; five grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth streets, Martins , Ferry, where services will be held at i 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in I Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant jGrove. Nancy Starkey Nancy Jean Barclay Starkey, 57, of Shadyside, died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1945 in Lonaconing, Maryland, a daughter of the late Robert and Coralie Getson Barclay. Nancy was a former dietary aide for the former Bellaire City Hospital and a member of the Powhatan Point Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Newell N. (Butch) i Starkey, Jr. on Dec. 2, 1977. Surviving are her sister, Roberta Frye of Powhatan Point, Ohio and her brother, Charles A. Barclay of Houston, Texas; six nieces, one nephew, five great nieces and four great nephews and one great, great nephew, Timmy Ney. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Powhatan Point Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 155 Clark Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio, with David Corbett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Jean Starkey Memorial Fund, in care of Bank One, 4001 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947. Arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. STARKEY, Regina Lucy Snyder (Jean) 89, left us to begin her new life in heaven on January 30. 2009. She was born May. 15. 1919 in Wheeling. West Virginia, and resided there until June 2003, at which time she moved to Franklin County, Virginia. She was a selfless wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 46 j years, John Edmund Starkey, Sr.; her parents. Walter Yagacevsky Snyder and Julia Snyder; brothers, Henry Snyder and Leonard Snyder; nephew. Kenneth Snyder; granddaughter, Vicki Lynn Blazer, and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Starkey. Left to cherish many fond memories are her three sons, Jerome Starkey (Sharon) of The Villages, Fla., John Starkey, Jr. of Wheeling, and Scott Starkey of Rocky Mount, Va.; two daughters, Donna Davis (Jim) of Alexandria, and Judy Grimm (Mike) of Union Hall, 1 I grandchil­ dren, Jim and Tom Davis, Douglas, Anthony and Jason Starkey, Stephanie Egee, Michael and Paul Grimm. Heather Lapp, John Starkey III and Robert Starkey, ten great-grand children, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and a very special and loving niece, Carolyn Peterson, husband, Barry and Pcter- son/Gildow familyr/fl/fyll) Jean was a forme, employee of Wheeling Tile Works and Sylvania. She was a faithful member of Saint Vincent and Saint Michael's Catholic Church Wheeling, where she treas­ ured her opportunities to attend Mass and worship the Lord. She will always be remembered for the countless ways she shared her love and joy with family and friends. Her faithful­ ness to God and love of her family will be a source of strength for those left behind and provide us with many loving memories that we will forever hold in our hearts. The family wishes to extend a special thank y ou to the family and staff of TLC Adult Home for their comfort, compassion and love for the past five years. Mass and interment will be announced at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling, WV. At that time, family and friends will be invited K attend a Mass and gather tc celebrate the life of Jean Starkey. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Cremato­ ry, Smith Mountain Lake 540-721-9375. SomertonTSSRas-v'^ Highway. RD 1, Jerusalem, died Thursday in Barnesville Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1953 at Woodsfield , son of Mildred Lippencott Starkey and the late William Otto Starkey. He was an insurance agent and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg. Surviving in addition to his ; mother, a resident of Woodsfield, are his wife, Roseanna Patrone Starkey; a son, Stephen Alan at home; two brothers, James and William, both of Woodsfield; a sister, Patricia Jones of New Matamoras. Friends will be received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Friends then re­ ceived 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Samuel Saprano, the celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery Rosary devotions will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, at the church. Ruth H. Slarkey Ruth H. Starkey, 81, Akron, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Barberton Citizen’s Hospital. y She was born in Belmont County and had resided in Akron for 59 years. She was a member of the Kenmore Mothers Club, Fernleaf Chapter 422, Order of Eastern Star, and was a 50 years member of the Kenmore United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Seibert and Mrs. Margaret Bitting, both of Akron, a son, Edward, Man­ sfield; a sister, Mrs. Martha Jeffries and a brother, J. Paul Hardesty, both of St. Clairsville, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Akron with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery there. “t;riSenteiXiCactiz* Survi’vors include P mei£™endS «SSdl*1„S5 fi.aSSiifi'SssjSfs held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Intei- Pleasant Grove. Gardens’ ! William A. Starkey William A. Starkey, 69, North West St., Flushing, died Friday,_ May 31. 1 996,at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was . bom Nov. 19, 1926 in Flushing, a , son of the late Earl W. and Sarah i Bethel Starkey. He was a retired truck driver, a Methodist, a member of American Legion Post 366 of Flushing and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a sister, Mary Lovell of Palmdale, Calif.; two < I nieces. ‘ Friends will be received Tues- ( day, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Beck ] Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, where services will ' be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Kim Anderson officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with full military graveside services by Bel­ mont County Council of the Ameri­ can Legion. William (Bill) T. Starkey, age 67, of Woodsfield, OH passed away Thursday March 12, 2015 at the Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, OH. He was born in Woodsfield, OH, son of the late Otto & Mildred Lippencott Starkey. Bill retired from Farro Alloy. He enjoyed photography and fishing. Bill was a generous person and dedicated his time to his community which lead to the startup of the facebook page Up and Coming events in Monroe County, where he displayed many of his Monroe County pictures and especially his sunset pictures. Preceded in death by brother Robert Starkey, and sister Patricia Jones. He is survived by his wife Joyce Ayers Starkey of Woodsfield, sons; Greg Starkey and his wife Reba, and Kevin Starkey, eight grandchildren; Caitlin Thompson, Brianna Starkey, Hannah Starkey, Judith Starkey, Samuel Starkey, Kadin Starkey, Kamryn Starkey and Koltin Starkey, two great grandchildren; Zade Thompson, and Leo Thompson, one brother; James Starkey of Woodsfield, and his loyal pet dog and best friend Daisy. Friends received from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday March 15, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, OH where funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday March 16, 2015. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, OH. Emily Starks ru Emily Primis Starks, 76, St. Clairsville, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was born March 14, 1914, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Georgia Rogers Primis. She was a member of the Mt. Pisgah AME Church at St. Clairs­ ville, and a volunteer for the Girl Scouts of American of the Upper Ohio Valley. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Alma Primis. Surviving are her husband, Thomas J. Starks; a daughter, Emily Mae Starks of St. Clairsville; a son, Walter B. Primis; a sister, Leadria Hawkins Lewis of St. Clairsville; seven grandchildren; two great-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. Tuesday, where services will be Wednesday at l p.m., with the Revs. Thomas Ed­ wards, Fred Doakes, and Virgil Cooper officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pisgah Church, St. Clairsville.