February 28,2011 at the Pauline T. Blair, 87, of 33555 Devoe Ridge Rd., Lewisville, Ohio, Died Monday, Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio

February 28,2011 at the Pauline T. Blair, 87, of 33555 Devoe Ridge Rd., Lewisville, Ohio, died Monday, Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on January 28,1924, a daughter of the late Paul Raymond and Alta Wava Todd Riemenschneider. She was a former employee of Riesbeck's Food Market, Woodsfield, Ohio; a member of Lewisvi e member of the Ladies Circles, a member o United Methodist Church, Lewisville, Ohio, where she was a the Order of Easter Star #268, Woodsfield, Ohio and a charter member of The V.F.W. Auxiliary Post Ohio. Pauline was also a member of the Past Presidents Organization of Ohio, a #5303, Woodsfield, former jury commissioner in Monroe County, Ohio and a former member of the Board of the Monroe County Health Planning Council. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Floyd Blair on July 7, 1987; two brothers, James Frazier Riemenschneider and Harry Todd Riemenschneider; and two sisters, Ruth Weimer and Betty Cummings. Surviving are one daughter. Beverly (Gary) Jones of Jerusalem, Ohio, one son; David (Susie) Blair of Lewisville, Ohio; five grandchildren: Jeffery (Vickie) Jones, Angela (Vaughn) Smith, Tiffany Majors, Adam Blair, Anna Blair; and eight great-grandchildren: Alexis, Hannah, Rebecca, Avery Rose, Quentin, Peyton, Brodrik, and Jayda. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 S.R. 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215 t BLAIR, Philip G. “Bevo,” 60, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Friday, November 5, 2004 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va., after an extended illness. He was born September 28, 1944 in Glen Dale. He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Blair, Sr. Surviving are his mother, Imogene Jefferson Blair of Moundsville; a brother, John L. Blair, Jr. and his wife, Gerry of Glen Dale; a sister, Beverley J. Stephens and her husband, John of Glen Dale; and several nieces and nephews. Bevo was a graduate of West Liberty State College; a retired teacher with the Marshall Coun ty School System, where he served as assistant coach for the John Marshall High School Girl’s Basketball program; a Methodist by faith and a US Air Force veteran having served in Southeast Asia. He was a mem ber of the VFW Post 437 and the American Legion, Earl Fran cis Post #3j__ both of Moundsville. Friends received from 2-4 and I 7-9 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 1 18 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, W.Va. where serv ices will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Novemeber 8, 2004 with the Rev. Dr. William Cal houn and Mr. Michael Eskridge officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Animal Rescue League, PO Box 13, Glen Dale, WV 26038. Online condolences may be expressed to the family al www.altmeyer.com. Ralph Blqir Ralph V. Blair, T2, Martins ■ Ferry, died Monday at the Mar- : tins Ferry Hospital^*3^4JO He was bom Dee. 18. 1897. in Cambridge, a son of William and Alice Edwards Blair. He was a former clerk at the Silver and Green Bowling Alley and a member of Waneta Tribe of Red Men of Martins Ferry. Surviving are his widow, Genevieve Nelson Blair, one son, Nelson of Yorkville, four brothers, Wayne of Martins Ferry, Raymond of Detroit, Mich., Dwight of Los Angeles, Calif., Ruel of Si. Clairsville. two sisters. Mrs. Virginia 5* Dumas of Elm Grove, Miss Iris Blair of Oosta Mesa, Calif., two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held | today, Thursday, at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, at 10 a-m. with the Rev. Aart v i Van Dam officiating. Interment ! will be in Rivcrview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

8 ROBERT BLAIR Robert E. Blair, 90, of East Richland St. Clairsville. died Saturday, May 9, 2012, at Forest Hill Nursing Home. He was bom January 30, 1925, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Ruel and Esther Steinman Blair. Robert was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburg Steel Martins Ferry and Consol Coal Company Egypt Valley. He was a WWII US Army Veteran, attended East Richland Friends Church, and was a member of VFW Post 5356. Bob enjoyed stock car racing and built stock cars and loved football. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by four sisters, Carol Paglialunga, Evelyn Pickenpaugh, Catherine Paludniak and Marcia Patterson. Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Rose Dalpiaz Blair, his son, Robert A. (Barbara) Blair, St. Clairsville, and two daugh ters, Joni (Frank) Scamechia, Wheeling, WV and Linda (Bob) Traylinek, Canfield, OH, two grand daughters, Ashley and Samantha Scarnechia, Wheeling, eight brothers, William (Marie) Blair, St. Clairsville, Raymond (Betty) Blair, Davenport, FL, Ralph (Rita) Blair, Wilmington, NC, John Blair, St. Clairsville, Gene (Rose Marie) Blair Tolland, CT, Jim Blair, Stockbridge, GA, Ben (Anne) Blair, St. Clairsville, and Donald (Charlotte) Blair, St. Clairsville, three sisters, Judith (Walter) Dombroski, Adcna, OH, Edna Coward, Cedar Hill, TX and Annette (Yale) Budovsky, Las Vegas, NV. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bcck- Altmcyer Funeral Home and Crematory 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville where funeral services will be held at a.m. Thursday with Rev. Wayne Ickcs officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery St. Clairsville.with Military Rites provided by Belmont County Veteran’s Association. Memorial contributions may be made to East Richland Friends Church. Rue! Blair r„ ,n y/ Ruel Er filair, 85, of Barton Road, St. Clairsville, died Tues day in Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 3,1900 at Cam bridge, a son of the late William and Alice Edwards Blair. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., and a veteran of World War I. (b CK/y 3/3//9*/ He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Steinman Blair, in 1973 and a daughter Carol Paglialunga in 1978. Surviving are nine sons, William of Vermillion, Ralph of Haymarket, Va., Gene of Toland, Conn., Robert, Ray mond, John, Ben, Jim and Donald, all of St. Clairsville; six daughters, Catherine Poludniak of Martins Ferry, Nannette McLemore of Tucson, Ariz., Edna Coward of El Paso, Texas, Judith Dombroski of Adena, Evelyn Pickenpaugh and Mar cia Patterson, both of St. Clairsville; 41 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Wajme Ickes of ficiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. _____ Sandra Lee Blair Sandra Lee Blair «, of Park Street St. Clairsville, died Fri day at Carriage Inn Nursing Home She was bom Aug. 27, 1942 at Greenford, a daughter of the late William ^ xtuth Moore SllShe was?rnemberof Thoburn United Methodist Church, St. Clairsville. Surviving are her husband, Donald L. Blair Sr.; a daughter, Michelle Ann of Cincinnati; a son, Donald L. Jr. of a sister, Karen Paxson of North &th<5”K”iS'S

Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to q n m where services will be Monday at 11 a.m., with the Rev David Bush and the Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. WILLIAM BLAIR William C. “Bill" Blair, 92, of St.Clairsville, OH, died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home St. Clairsville. He was bom August 6, 1923, at Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Ruel and Esther Steinman Blair. Bill was a retired Lines Supervisor for Ohio Edi son. and WWII US Army Paratrooper for the 17th Airborne 681st/ Battery B where he earned EAME Ribbon with three Bronze Stars. As a member of a family of 16, Bill was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Jim Blair and four sisters, Carol Paglialunga, Evelyn Pick- enpaugh, Catherine Palud- niak and Marcia Patterson Surviving is his wife, Marie Vincek Blair, his son, William (Nancy) Blair Princeton Junction, NJ; three granddaughters, Emma, Holly and Anna, his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Blair, Ralph (Rita) Blair, John Blair, Gene (Rose Marie) Blair, Ben (Anne) Blair and Donald (Char lotte) Blair, his sisters, Judith (Walter) Dombroski, Edna Coward, and Annette Budovski, and his sister-in- law, Rose Blair several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory St. Clairsville, where funeral services will be held Thurs day at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jeny Wenger officiating. Military Burial Rites will be provided by the Belmont County Veterans Associa tion will following the service. "V" 4- Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/Donate or Belmont County Animal Shelter, P0 Box 115, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. BLAKE, Albert Francis, age 83, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Friday, March 31, 2006 at home. r Albert was born February 12, 1923 in Wetzel County, the son of the late Franklin Webster and Dora Buchner Blake. He was a retired truck driver for Point Gasoline Company; a Corporal of Battery B, 692nd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army; a member of the First Christian Church of New Martinsville; the oldest member of the American Legion Post 28 of New Mar tinsville, where he was a mem ber of 62 years; a member of the former VFW of New Mar tinsville; and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose of Moundsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, Melvin and Louis Blake; and two sisters, Agnas Starkey and Dessie Loy. Surviving are his wife, Faith I. Mack Blake; a daughter, Barbara (Doug) McAdams of New Martinsville; two step sons, Kevin (Patty) Ingold and Steven (Jeanne) Ingold of New Martinsville; two grandsons, Randy (Dorothy) McAdams and Christopher (Rillia) McAdams; two step grand sons, Kevin (Teresa) and Josh Ingold; two step granddaugh ters, Velisha and Katie Ingold; three great grandsons, Hunter and Tanner McAdams and Daryan Ingold; and three great granddaughters, Remie and Josie McAdams and Jazlyn Ingold. Friends received 1-9 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Jarvis Funeral Home, 1224 South Bridge Street, New Mar tinsville, where funeral servic es will be held 1 p.m Monday, April 3, 2006 with PastQr Bob Brooks of the First Christian Church of New Martinsville officiating. Interment in the Veteran’s Section of Northview Ceme tery, New Martinsville. Full military graveside serv ices will be conducted by American Legion Post 28 of New Martinsville, VFW Post 6327 of Sistersville and Amer ican Legion Post 86 of Paden City. f'BLAKE, Alexis Irene, infant "'daughter of Russell Dale II and Jennifer Whealdon Blake, of 249 Smith Ave., Quaker City, Ohio,jli£d Satimlay-r-Noy. 2U- Lg9^in Bar- nesville Hospital. Surviving in addi tion to her parents are a sister, Shania at home; a brother, Dakota at home; her paternal grandparents, Dale and Lin_...da Blake of Belmont; her maternal grandparents, Norman Dale Whealdon of Dublin, Ohio, and Evelyn Wheal don of Cambridge; her paternal great grandmother, Carrie Holstein ot Bel- -jCN mont; her maternal great-grandfather, Cecil Whealdon of Bkrlow-Vincent, -— Ohio. Friends received from 10 a.m. fXf today until time of services at 1J a.m. 73^ at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, 322 N. Main St., Bethesda. Interment in Bethesda Methodist Cemetery. -> £ Centenarian*- a .8 Services.Set. s /SWlft PC ft- /f u Services will be held Saturday for ■4 Anthony “Tony” Blake, 100-year-old/;\ ^ resident of the Carriage Inn, Cadizri formerly of Bethesda, who die<&. Wednesday in Harrison Com* milyt- Hospital, Cadiz. He was born Dec. 27, 1888, in Uniontown, W.Va., a son of the late §* Wiley and Lavina Showalter Blake. Blake was a former constable and marshall in Bethesda, and a cigar roller in Bethesda for many years. ^ He was a member of the Ebenezer r' Baptist Church, Bethesda. i He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gail Wineman Blake; his \ second wife, Florence Swank Blake; a son, Charles; a daughter, Wavie ^ Whitacre. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Norris of Mansfield; four sis ters, Della and Deliah, both of Flor ida, Madge of Adena and Jessie of Hopedale; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-' grandchildren. ; Friends received 6-9 p.m. today atIs \ Kelly-Kernp Funeral Home,j; x>^ Bethesda, where services will be held© at 1 p.m. Saturday, with PastorL William Hayden officiating. Inter ment -in Ebenezer Cemetery, C" Bethesda,___ \ Arrhur blakej7<)*&’6£/ Belmont County Commissioner Arthur Blake died Saturday at ; the Mar tihs Ferry Hospital. He was born June 18, 1891, at Merlihyr-Tydvil, South Wales, son of Robert Bruce and Rose Cornes Blake. He was a member of the Friends Church in Mt. Pleasant, Bridgeport Eagles Aerie 995, the Junior OUAM Martins Ferry Council 39, McMahcn Valley Sportsman’s Club of Glencoe, the Belmont County Historical Society, the Historical Society of Mt. Pleasant, and the Redman’s Waneta Tribe 75 of Martins Ferry. He was an honorary member of Martins Ferry 7 Forresters Club, the Belmont County Progressive Democrats, Veterans of World War II Post 61 and the American Legion Post 38. He served the last 3Y2 years on the county Board of Commissioners and the last two as chairman. He was a former .fn Ohio senator, serving from 1949 through 1962. is Survivors include his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Carold (Eva) Sommers and Mrs. Lillian Graundwald, both of Portland, j ^ 1 ! Ore., two sisters, Mrs. Robert : Ashton of Buckeye Run and Mrs. Eura Finnev of Mt. Ploacnnt Pike, one grandson, and two ni great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at Keller Funeral Home, Mar tins Ferry, at 10:30 with Rev. Robert E. Mosher officiating. Burial follows in Short Creek Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. 1 — V «. i W - G 4 0 2

. >BLAKE, Arthur Eugene, 48, of Hendershot Road, Bellaire, died. \\Miiesday, March, 22, 2JHHL in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was a member of Tabernacle of Praise Church, Bellaire. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert; and his moth er. Betty Whipkey. Surviving are his wife, Ila Blake; a son, Larry of Wheeling; and a daughter, Karen Conner and her husband, Jesse, of Moundsville; two brothers, Bob and his wife, Maggie, of Cameron; and Gary and his wife, Roberta, of Ohio; C>> iwo sisters, Rose Mackey of ^ Lamirada, Calif, and Joyce Wayt of >q Moundsville; two grandchildren; I and several nephews and nieces. Friends received 4-8 p.m. today at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant tP Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment in ValleyBrook Cemetery, Moundsville. rC

pO BLAKE, Bobbie S., 78, of Proctor, W.Va., passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Acquity Specialty Hospital, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on March 8. 1929, in Wetzel County, W.Va., a son of the late Earl and Annie Martin Blake. He was a farmer and a Protestant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sis ter, Amanda Hart. Surviving are five brothers, Donald (Mary) of Pine Grove, Elwood (Candy) of Porters Falls, Larry of Pine Grove, Herbert (Diane) of Rt. 7, and Buster (Barb) of Wellsburg; and three sisters, Helen Pratt of Wellsburg, Shirley (Terrial) Mallett of Carney Run, and Rose Lee McDowell of Moundsville. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the lams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville, WV, where funeral services will be held Monday, August 13, 2007 at 1 1 a.m. Burial in Harlan Cemetery. Brandon Blake Brandon Webster Blake, infant son of Bruce and Lisa Hall Blake of Lincoln Avenue, Shadyside, died Friday in City Hospital, Bellaire. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Bruce Leroy at home; two half-brothers, Derrick Wayne Blake and Kevin Lee Blake, both of Moundsville; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Mildred Hall of Shadyside; paternal grand parents, Kenneth and Twila Blake of Moundsville; paternal great grandmothers, Mae Long and Dora Blake, both of Moundsville. Funeral services will be held to day at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Mound- sviile with the Rev. A. Timothy Bess officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. BLAKE, Catherine E. McNeil, 96, of Wheeling, W.Va., formerly of Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday, September 1 1, 2010 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born March 4, 1914 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Myles McNeil. Catherine graduated from Mt. DeChantal Visita tion Academy, attended Duke University and was a former employee at ! Reynolds Memorial Hospi- , tal and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Moundsville. In addition to her par ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Blake; one brother, Ed McNeil; and one sister, Marie Preston. Surviving is a sister, Gametta R. McNeil Samuel and her husband Aneurin “Sam” Samuel Jr. of Wash ington, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and stepchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Octo ber 23, 2010 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Chapel with the Rev. John Beckley, S.M., as cele brant. Arrangements entrusted to the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling. Charles Lindy Blake 1927-2010 Charles Lindy Blake, 82, of Bethesda, Ohio died Friday, January 1, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital. He was bom August 5, 1927 in Moundsville, W.Va. a son of the late Curtis Ellis Blake and Ethel Lucille Wayne Blake. Charles was retired from the Ormet Corporation, a US Navy Veteran and former POW serving in WWII, a life member of the Bethesda Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Bethesda American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daugh ter, Susan Blake; a sister, Melba Peaker; and brothers, Harold, Wayne and Ray Blake. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Conger Blake; daughters, Lindy (Danny) Brooks of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Sallie (Fred) Janoski of King, N.C., Charlotte (Jeffrey) Carpenter of Boulder City, Nev.; sons, Charles Frank (Melissa) Blake of New Athens, Ohio Scott (Melinda) Blake of Bethesda; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Lou (Avery) Short of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Patty Blake of Moundsville, W.Va. and Marion Blake of Cleveland, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and his faithful dog. Pumpkin. Friends were received Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Kelly-Kemp- Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio where services were held Monday, January 4 with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery Bethesda, Ohio. Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars held military services. VbLAKE, Clarence W., 65, of Belmont, Ohio, died Fnday1MÎ 16, 200L in the acWOTflXBmc. HeâFborn March 23, 19.-5,, in New Athens, Ohio, a soni of^the late Lawrence and Esther Wade Biake Clarence was retired from Ke-r Coal Co.; a veteran serving in the U.S. Army; and was a Methodist by In addition to his parents, was nreceded in death by a son, Scott C; and two sisters, Darlene Blake and June Dosson. .... s T"\ Surviving are Shirley Phillips OX-J Conley of the home; two sons, Larry r* Blake of Bethesda, Ohio and Clarence Jr. of Manchester, Md.; a x daughter, Tammy Siragusano of St. fO riairsville;Clairsville;_two two stepsons, Darry Conley 1of Dayton, Ohio and Isaac f ) of Belmont,; 10 grandchil- di°enleyeight Asters!1 Jean Salient of pT Norton Ohio, Georgia West, Melba McCombs, Dorothy Gatten and ^ t- Ha Stubbs all of Belmont, ^ Carolyn Kanzig of PerrysvilleOhio, % Barbara McKeSn of Cadiz, Ohio and p Janet Van Fossen of HushmÔhio, andw two brothers, James Blake and Dale Blake, both of Belmont. Sunday from^-4 and V-^p.m' at the c

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Virginia Geiger officiating. Interment follows in the Belmont l Cemetery, Belmont. Clair Blake Clair F. “Skull” Blake, 71, 301 N. Huron St., Wheeling, died Tues- day, April 1, 1997, in HeartTancl XansingNffrsrng Home, Lansing. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Steubenville plant, a member of the Church of Christ, Wheeling, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goff and Pearl Barr Blake; a brother, Nathan “Scrappy”. Surviving are his wife, Cather ine Nagy Blake; a son, James N. Blake of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; a 13d daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Hilda Sue) Mills of Wheeling; a stepson, pL Charles Joseph of Las Vegas; a stepdaughter, Marsha Joseph Bish op of Wheeling; eight grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, n 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling. Arrange p ments are incomplete. — Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ, 1310 National Road, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. BLAKE, Donald Lee Don nie,” 58, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at home. He was born Oct. 22, 1945 in Glen Dale, W.Va. He was a retired employee with the Bayer Corp., New Mar tinsville. W.Va. with 30 years ot service and a member of the American Legion, Earl Francis Post No. 3, Moundsville. Don nie was an avid golfer and NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna M. Garcia Blake Surviving are his father, Her bert C. Blake Sr. of Moundsville: a daughter, Dawnette Blake Daugherty of Glen Dale; a son, Donald Lee “Buddy” Blake II of Moundsville; a son-in-law, Ron Daugherty of Concord, N.C.; a brother, Herbert C. Blake Jr. and his wife, Tammy, of Shadyside, Ohio; an aunt, Margaret Blair of Moundsville; numerous cousins, including Esther Manso-Suter of Glen Dale; Archie and Joanne Blair of Glen Dale, Joellen Burs- ley of Moundsville; beloved friend, Leeann Savich of Flori da; and loving friends, including Jeanne Shook and Nancy Blake. Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. Inter ment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyer.com. ■

BLAKE,Do Dorine;iRft#£fe7 M., 55, of Bridge port, formerly of Wheeling, died Tuesday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Blake, in 1984. Surviving are two sons, James Maine of Wheeling, and Richard Maine of Moundsville; four daughters, Barbara Fetty of Belpre, Ohio, Mary Bain of Tennessee, Patty Tate of Parkersburg, and Minnie Yingst of Pennsylvania; three sis ters, Rose Witkoski of Wheeling, Dee Hall of Cleveland, and Lou Buerly of Indiana; 20 grandchildren. Friends received at Beiswenger Funeral Home, 3828 Jacob St., Wheeling, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Greenwood /N Cemetery, Wheeling.

o E. Wayne “Ditty” Blake 1934-2012 E. Wayne “Ditty” Blake, 77, a lifetime resident of Belmont, Ohio, died at his home July 19, 2012. He was bom November wm m 8, 1934 in Belmont, son of the late Evert and Gertrude Blake. Wayne graduated from Belmont High School in 1952 and went on to serve his coun try in the United States Army. to He retired as postmaster of the m Belmont Post Office in 1975 and •:; m became a cattle broker, as the land and cattle were his passion. ■ In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Graham. E. Wayne “Ditty” Blake He is survived by his wife, Butcher; and his beloved Delores “Dee” Blake; daugh Schnauzer, Minnie. ter, Dana (Andy) Mistak; At his request, there will be beloved grandsons, Drew, no visitation. A private memo Devon, and Trey Mistak, all rial service will be held at the 'of Belmont; sisters, Rosalie convenience of the family. Myers of Middletown, Ohio, Memorial contributions may Shirley (Glenn) Gatten of be made to: Belmont United Liverpool, N.Y., Sandra Mann of Bamesville, and Brenda Methodist Church, P.O. Box (Tom) Freeman of Belmont; 36, Belmont, OH 43718, or a brother, Rick (Chris) Blake charity of the donor’s choice. of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; as well Arrangements entrusted to: as several nieces and neph Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron ews; loyal employee, Randy Funeral Home, 322 N. Main St., Bethesda, OH. ELENA BLAKE Elena Nicola Giacoma Maria Caputi Blake, 94, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Adena Health and Rehabilition Center. She was born April 30, 1923 in Bari (Puglia) Italy, a daughter of the late Nico la Maria Caputi and Angela Fortunate (Milella) Caputi. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orval Blake, Sr.; sister, Giuditta (Dina) Caputi; great grandson, Cody King; great granddaughter, Mada- lyn Abbonante; uncle, Vin cenzo Milella; and sister- in-law, Sue Morgan. Elena was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville and the Rosary Society. In Bari, Italy she was a kindergarten teacher and middle school teacher until she met and married Orval1 during WWII. In 1946, she arrived in New York. She loved her large family and enjoyed their many get togethers. She was an exceptional cook, enjoyed flowers and gardening. She loved to design and make clothing for her children and grand children. She also loved to decorate birthday cakes and to create crafts and toys with her family. She instilled the impor tance of faith and family in her children. Surviving are her chil dren, Vincent (Judi Pow ers) Blake of Claxton, GA, Anthony (Jeanne Schweiz- er) Blake of Stoneboro, PA, Mrs. Rita (Randy) Cope of Zanesville, OH, Mrs. Judy (Frank) Oden of Florence, KY, Mrs. Lillian (Larry) Sjcbicda of Bcllairc, OH, Joseph (Debbie McElroy) Blake of Columbus, OH, Nicholas Blake (Diane Russell) of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Mary (Donnie) Sigler of Cadiz, OH, Orval Blake, Jr. (Stephanie Speed) of Powell, OH and Mrs. Jan ice (Glenn) Tritt of Flow ery Branch, GA; 25 grand children; 28 great grand children; 5 great great grandchildren; a niece and nephew and several grand nieces and grand nephews. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Mon day from 5 to 8 p.m. A I Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in (St. Clairsville on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. with Father Edward Maxfield and Father Timothy McGuire the Celebrants. ~(L-. Interment follows in Mt. Calvar y Cemetery , Bel- lairc, O A vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday in the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The American Cancer Society Esther Esther Blake r 83, a resident of Belmont, died Thursday in Bellaire City Hospital. She was bom Jan. 15, 1902 at Stewart- sville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Eva Starkey Wade. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Blake in 1951; a daughter, Darlene; two grandchildren, and two, brothers. ^ Surviving are three sons,^ James, Dale and Clarence, all of^ Bethesda; nine daughters, June Dosson of Shiloh, Jean Balint of^ Barberton, Georgia West ofp Salesville, Melba McCombs, Dorothy Gatten and Linda Stubbs, all of Belmont, Carolyn Kanzig of Hayesville, Barbara McKeen of Cadiz, Janet Van- Fossen of Flushing; 33 grand children, 29 great-grand children. . , ... Friends will be received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Be thesda, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Fri day, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, with the 5 Robert Merritt officiating, oo Burial will be in Belmont Ceme- 3 Itery. _____ i in

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mont, died Sunday evening at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1902, in Marshall County, W.Va., a son of the late Grant and Mary Carmichael Blake. A livestock dealer, he was a retired Belmont Marshal and a retired employee of Ohio Valley Paving; and a Methodist by faith. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gertrude Helleran Blake in 1980; three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Myers, Mrs. Bonnie Graham, Mrs. Sandra Mann and Mrs. Brenda Freeman, all bf Belmont, and Mrs. Shirley Neff, of Syracuse, N.Y.; two sons, Wayne Blake of Belmont and Richard Blake of Charleston, S.C.; 18 grandchild ren ; three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the &5 Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Be- K thesda, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Charles Tobias officiating cn Burial follows in Belmont Ceme tery. , Memorial contributions may be made to Belmont United Methodist Church or the Bel- mont RmeWnPvSn„ax ^ BLAKE, Francis E. “Cy,” 74, of R.D. 1, Glen Easton, WV, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. He was born September 16, 1930 in Cameron W.Va., the son of the late Leslie and Mag gie Blake. He was retired from AEP, Mitchell Plant, Moundsville and was a member of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ, Moundsville. He was also a US Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Blake; two sons, Bill (Kandee) Blake, of Moundsville and Doug (Cindi) Blake of Georgetown, SC; two sisters, Berchie Mae (Brian) Higginbotham, Alverta Williamson, both of Moundsville; four grandchil dren, Casey, Adam, Troy and Taucia; some nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Anderson Funeral Home, 1109 Second Street, Moundsville where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with evangilist GEne West officiating. Inter ment Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Cameron, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to WV School of Preaching, Eastern Fourth Street, Moundsville, WV. .

»«v /«m'- \ X - / / +* . .-.Mi !K $ '% ' / . tfk: r a iii vfrf BLAKE, Frances H. Kleinedler, 88, of Cambridge, Ohio, formerly of Benwood, W.Va., died Thursday, March 16,2006. She was born October 31, 1917 in Benwood, a daughter of the late William J. and Ann Pevak Kleinedler. She was a former employee of Sylvania Electric, Marx Toy Co. and the Morning Star Gro cery Store; a member of St. John Catholic Church, Ben wood; American Legion Auxil iary; and the Slovak Catholic Sokol. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Blake, in 1996; two brothers, William and John Kleinedler; and three sisters, Mildred Kleinedler, Rose Malatinsky and Josephine Kleinedler. Surviving are two children, Frank L. Blake of Cambridge and Kathryn B. Liming and her husband, Ken, of Georgetown, Ohio; one brother, Edward R. Kleinedler of Benwood; one sis ter Mary I. Malatinsky of Lans ing Mich.; five grandchildren, Wayne Scott Vessels, Patrick Vessels, Cheryl Blake, Roxanne Long and Michelle Hanna; six ercat-grandchildren, Frances Vessels, Madeleine Vessels, Blake Vessels, Race Vessels, Maggie Hanna and Anna Hanna; sister-in-law, Nila Kleinedler of Moundsville W.Va.; and several nieces and ,ie*Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 n m. Sunday at the Altmeyer funeral Home, 214 Marshall street McMcchen, W.Va., where a vigil service will be heMass7of°Christian burial will hr celebrated at 11 a.m. Mon day March 20,2006 at St John Catholic Church, Benwood Entombment in Mount Cal vary Cemetery Mausoleum, ^Sciences online at www.altmeyer.com. BLAKE, Gregory W., 45, of Savannah, Georgia, for merly of Moundsville, W.Va., died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in Savannah. He was born February 13, I960 in Glen Dale, W.Va. Greg was a manager of a restaurant in Savannah; a Christian by faith; and a veter an of the U.S. Navy. He was a 1978 graduate of John Mar shall High School in Glen Dale. Greg was an avid motor cyclist, and a free spirit known for his generosity and kind heart. He was always smiling and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, 1. B. Blake; his maternal grandfa ther, Paul “Jake” Omear; and an aunt, Sandra Omear. Surviving are his father, Robert D. Blake and his wife, Athena, Weirton, W.Va.; his mother, Betty Omear Janick and her husband, Bill, Newark, Ohio; two brothers, Scott Blake and his wife, Mary Jane, Columbus, Ohio and Lane Blake and his wife, Deanna, Moundsville; a sister, Lisa Goodrich and her husband, Larry, Spring, Texas; parental grandmother, Hilda Blake, Moundsville; maternal grand mother, Gladys Omear, Moundsville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vancc Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2006 with Rev. Debra Dague officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.altmeyer.com. BLAKE, Harold H., 73, of Kuroki Street, Wellsburg, W.Va., formerly of New Mar tinsville, W.Va., died Sunday, July 20. 2003 in the Bright- wood Center, Follansbee, W.Va. He was born on Jan. 19, 1930 in New Martinsville, W.Va., the son of the late Joseph L. Blake and Mary Mar tin Blake. He was retired from the Weirton Steel Tin Mill and a member of the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers. Dale and Ernie Blake; and a sister, Geneva Blake. Surviving are his wife, Donna Crabtree Blake, who he married August 5, 1994; a daughter, Glenda Blake of Tup- per Lake, N.Y.: two step daugh ters, Audrey Kocher and her husband, Glenn, of Wellsburg and Joy Isinghood and her hus band, Paul, of Wellsburg; and two step grandchildren, Brit tany Kocher and Caitlin Kocher. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wellsburg, W.Va. where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003 with Dr. Larr> Grimes officiating. Intermen in Franklin Cemetery, Wells burg, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Bottom Men’s Christian Fellowship or the Follansbee Girls Softball League, P.O. Box 54, Follans bee, WV 26037. /fJJKLAKE, Harold Walter, 61, of Martins Ferry, djed Tuesday^ April 9, 2002, irPEast Omo Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom Nov, 6, 1940, in Silverhill, W.Va., the son of the late Joseph and Faye Miller Blake. Friends received 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. BLAKE, Herbert C. “Pap,” Sr., 87, of Purdy Avenue, Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb ruary 3, 2007 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. He was born October 20, 1919 in Moundsville, the , son of the late Charles and Ethel Jones Blake. He was a retired pipe threader from Triangle Con duit; a US Army veteran of WWII; a member of the Earl Francis Post No. 3 American Legion; the Moundsville VFW Post No. 437; and a lifetime member of the Alpine Tavern, Moundsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Galcia Blake in 1 999; one son, Donald L. Blake in 2004; and a daughter-in-law, Annette Blake Tomlinson. Survivors include one son, Herbert (Tammy) Blake, Jr. of Youngstown, Ohio; one brother,"Robert (Doloris) Blake of Michigan; five grandchildren, Donald L. ^‘Buddy” Blake, 11 of Moundsville, Dawnette Blake of Charlotte, N.C., Wendy Tomlinson of Moundsville. Chad Blake of Charlotte, N.C., and Ryan (Marla) Blake of Pa.; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 1 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Cancer Society, 122 S. High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501. lia Blake | Ila Gatts Blake, 66, Cadiz, died Friday, December 5 in ' Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 1*7, 1937 in Pine Hill, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Alden Gatts and Beryl Ray Gatts. She was a former employee of Carriage Inn of Cadiz, Penny's Place, and The Place Restaurant; and a member of the Harrison County Board of Elections; the Cadiz Church of the Nazarene where she served at treasurer, on the church board, and a soup kitchen volunteer. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents, by her husband. Marion L. Blake in 1 990: 2 daughters: Brenda and Cindy: and 2 brothers: Jack and Bill Gatts. Surviving are four sons: Marion "Buzz - * Blake of Dillonvale, Jeff and Brent Blake both of Cadiz; and Gregory Blake of Adena; a daughter, Linda Kidd of Cadiz; 14 grand children; 6 great grandchildren; and a brother. Bob Gatts of Olin, Iowa. Calling hours are Sunday, December 7, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 8, at 2 p.m. at the Cadiz Church of NTazarene with Rev. Ernest Creamer officiating. Burial fol lows at Cadiz Union Cemetery. The memorial guestbook may be signed at: www.clark-kirkland.com ISAAC BLAKE Isaac Keenan Lee Blake, 18, Holloway, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Harrison County. He was born March 15, 1997, in Bellaire, a son of Curtis and Stephanie Carpenter Blake. He was. a 2015 graduate .of Union Local High School and was an employ ee of Zion Christian Retreat and Nature Center, Flushing. He attended Flushing Alliance Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two broth ers: Cody Blake, Powhatan Point and Zane Blake, Holloway and one sister, Samantha Blake, Holloway. ^7 Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Sunday, July 5, 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 1 1a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Isaac Blake Memorial Fund, Wesbanco, Flushing, Ohio, 43977. Ivan R. Blake Ivan R. Blake, 77, of Wheeling, W. Va., died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va. He was born Sept. 20, 1926 in Glen Easton, W. Va., the son of the late Ivan H. and Florence Dobbs Blake. Mr. Blake was a retired mine superintendent for Valley Camp Co.; a US Navy veteran of World War II; a member of the American Legion Post # 1, and a Protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Blake. Surviving are his wife, Velma Jane Garrison Blake; three daughters, Diana Szabies of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Cheryl Newman and her husband, Lewis of Wheeling, W. Va., Beverly Litman and her husband, Charles of Myrtle Beach, S. C.; a son, David Blake of Colerain, Ohio; a sister, Lethel Cunningham of Wellsville, Ohio; 10 grandchil dren, and four great - grandchil dren. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, W. Va., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003 from 12 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 at 10:30 a.m., with the Pastor D. Michael Amico officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling, W. Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Jack Blake Sr. Jack L. Blake Sr., 65, Chapel Hill Road, Belmont, died Sunday, April 8, 200T at his home. He was ~5om in Adena, May 19, 1935, son of the late Frank Blake and Madge Waller Blake. A retired construction worker from the R.W. Walker Construc tion Co., Adena, he was a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Blake; and a sister, Nor ma Schubert. Surviving are his wife, Iris D. Rauschenberg Blake; three sons, P Jack Blake Jr. and his wife Mary Jane of Belmont, Curtis Blake and o his wife Stephanie of Centerville, Chad Blake and his wife Carmen p of Belmont; three brothers, Frank Blake of Massillon, Richard Blake of Sausalito, Texas, Louis Blake of Adena; two sisters, Wanda Hor vath of Massillon, Dorothy Rauschenberg of Belmont; 10 grandchildren. Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman I Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smith Township Vol unteer Fire Department., in care of Scottie Parker, 45707 Belmont Centerville Road, Belmont, Ohio 43718. BLAKE, Jaunita M., 85, of Moundsvillc, W.Va., died Thursday, February 14, 2008. in Ohio Valley Medical Cen ter. She was born October 23, 1922 in Cabin Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Nelson Blake'and Molly Tacket Blake Lane. She was a former Assistant Manager at Sears Department Store.wMoundsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion, Calvin Kin- neer: her stepfather. Curtis Lane: and a cousin, Jackie Stotts Surviving are her loving companion.^Charles Mercer: her family, Frances Liberty and her husband. John, of Manor. Pa.. Teri Carnahan of Moundsville, Lisa Elerick and her husband. Wilbur, of Wheeling, W.Va., Rick Per- relli and"his wife, Hope, of Wheeling, Patricia Hanson and her husband: Mike, of Pittsburgh. Pa., Bryan Ward and his wife, Catherine, of Charleston. W.Va., Shannon Henry and her husband, Howard, of Moundsville, Cathy Liberty Elmore and her husband. Jerrad. of Eugene, Ore.: Mary Louise Taylor and her husband, John, Megan Goray and her husband, Michael. John Stotts, Diane Taylor and her husband, Joe, and Tammy Young and her husband, Tim. Friends received 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. Sunday at the Altmey- er Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue. Moundsville, where funeral services will be held at I I a.m. Monday, Feb ruary 18, 2008 with Pastor Paul K. Smith officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. BLAKE, Kaden Gerald, 13 month old son of Gerald H. Blake, III and Heather West of Moundsville, W.Va., died Monday, January 14, 2008, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va. He was born November 16, 2006 in Wheeling. Kaden was preceded in death by his paternal great- grandma, Rosetta Chernok; and his maternal great-grand ma, Marie Riggle. In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandparents, Belinda West of Moundsville and Daniel (Bren da) West of Glen Easton; paternal grandparents, Gerald H., II and Debra Blake of Cameron; maternal great- grandparents, Ruby Jean and Ralph West of Moundvillc and Clyde Riggle of Cameron; paternal great-grandp arents, Gerald H. Blake and Bessie Blake and Steve Chernok, all of Moundsville; uncles and aunts, Steven and Elisa Blake, Amy West, Carrie West, Kris West and Jessica and Jason Brown; numerous cousins, great-uncles and great-aunts including, Punkin (Tim) Dulaney; and friend, Landyn Roberts. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from noon-3 and 6-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jef ferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Jennings offici ating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. BLAKE, James Keith “Jack” Jr., 76, of Pine Grove, W.Va., died Sunday, August 29, 2004 at his home. He was bom September 5, 1927 in Kingstown, W.Va., the son of the late James Keith and Ellen Williams Blake. He was retired from Cove Valley Lumber Company, Weir- ton, W.Va.; a Baptist by faith; and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Delores Starkey Blake; a daugh ter, Mary Dennison of Weirton; two sisters, Virginia Wagner of Florence, Pa. and Lily White of Ravenswood, W.Va.; two grand sons, Sean Dennison and Donnie Dennison, both of Pine Grove. Friends will be received from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, W.Va. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at the conven ience of the family. Interment in the Knights of Pythias Ceme tery, Pine Grove. •James Stake James L. (Tip) Blake, 63, of Belmont, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 19, 1941 in New Athens, Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence and Ester Wade Blake. Tip was a retired mine opera tor for the Y&O Coal Co., and a heavy equipment operator for the Zaccagnini'Coal Co. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Darlene Blake, June Dosson and Jean Balint, a broth er, Clarence Blake. Surviving are his wife Kathleen Jarrett Blake, a daugh ter Julie (Robert) Wharton of Belmont, a son James (Jennifer), Blake and a grandson Jesse James Blake of Snohomish, Wash.; seven sisters, Georgia West, Melba McCombs, Dorothy Gatten, and Linda Stubbs, all of Belmont, Carolyn Kanzigg of Perrysville, Ohio, Bobbi McKeen of Cadiz and Janet VanFossen of Flushing, a broth er, Dale Blake of Belmont. Friends will be received Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held Saturday, 1 1 a.m„ with Minister Joe Coma officiating, burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. BLAKE, Joseph Kent, 67, of New Martinsville, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 in Camden-Clark Hos pital, Parkersburg, W.Va. He was bom Sept. 9, 1936 in New Martinsville, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Marshall Blake. He was employed as a letter carrier by the U.S. Postal Ser vice at the New Martinsville Post Office for 35 years. He was also owner of the “Tackle Box” and a member of the Fur, Fin and Feather Club, the North American Hunting Club and the N.R.A. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step mother, Jeanette Blake; a grand son, Kevin Benjamin Blake; and a sister, Lois Gore. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Raye Smith Blake; two sons, Kevin Edward (Kimberly Sue) Blake of New Martinsville and Charles Ashley (Penni) Blake of Virginia; a daughter, JoDeen Blake Stanley and her husband, Mark Douglas Stanley, of Virginia; a brother, Gordon Tribett of South Carolina; two sisters, Joan Albright and Suzy Manley, both of New Mar tinsville; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. Fri day, Jan. 30, 2004 at the lams Funeral Home, 833 Third Street, New Martinsville where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 where Dan Pasti- long and Kim Blake will be speaking. Interment at the con venience of the family. Justin Blake Justin Cory Blake, infant son of Bruce and Lisa Marie Hall Blake of Shadyside, died Thursday, SepL 23, 1993, in City Hospital at Bellaire. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brandon. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Bruce Leroy Blake, at home; two half-brothers, Derrick Wayne Blake and Kevin Lee Blake, both of Moundsville, W.Va.; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Twila Blake of Moundsville; his maternal grandparents, Leroy and Mildred Hall of Shadyside; his paternal great-grandmothers, Mae Long and Dora Blake, both of Moundsville. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. today until lime of services at 3 p.m. at Griscll Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville. The Rev. A. Timothy Bess will officiate at the funeral services. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, W.Va. Blake, Jr., Kenneth, age 40, of Bellaire, Ohio died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.He was bom on December 26, 1971 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Kenneth Lee, Sr. and Patricia Dulaney Blake.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Carpenter.Survivors include his wife of two years, Angel Fuller Blake; three sons: Shawn Bumgardner and Matthew Bumgardner both of Bellaire and Raymond Rutan IV of Martins Ferry; two daughters: Cheri Ann Carpenter and Amber (David Patterson) both of Martins Ferry; three brothers: Harold (Tina Wells) Blake of Columbus, Ohio; Robert Blake and Joseph Blake both of Mt. Olive, West Virgina; four sisters: onme (Shannon) Barrett and Margaret (William) Eakins both of Middleport, Ohio, Betty Parker of South Carolina and Audrey Blake of West Virginia; two grandsons: David "Little D" Patterson and Hunter Craig Patterson.Friends will be received Monday, August 20, 2012 from ' a’m' tlme offuneral services at 11:00 a.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St Bellaire, with Pastor Michael Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow in the Wamock cemetery, Wamock, Ohio. /?l*e Bloke -p BLAKE, Lee Scott, 34, of McMurray, formerly of Belmont, died SepLjl^as a result of the Air Flight No. 427 crash near Pittsburgh. . He was an attorney with Westing- house in Pittsburgh where he was a senior litigation counselor. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Esther Blake; his maternal grandfather, El den Holstein. Surviving are his wife, Karen Crumly Blake; thread stepsons, Terry, Billy and Joel Hin ton, all at home; his parents,! Clarence Blake of Belmont and Betty Strausbaugh of Flushing; two brothers, Larry Blake of Bethesda and Clarence Blake Jr. of Baltimore; C* a sister, Tammy Bober of Flushing; two half-sisters, Janet Crashaw of Cadiz and Carole Winland of Beallsville; his maternal grandmoth er, Carrie Holstein of Belmont. fv Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m, Saturday at Union Local High School in Morris cn town, followed by memorial grave side services at Belmont Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be \ made to the Scott Blake Memorial x Fund, in care of Union Local High School, Belmont, Ohio 43718. J______Linda Kay Blake U-7-%9 Linda Kay Shepherd Blake, 37, of 6001 Clark Hoad, Harrison, Tenn., formerly of Bellaire^died Thursday in West Paces Ferry Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in Bellaire, a daughter of Alma Decker Shep- herd of Harrison and the late Nick Shepherd. Sne was a registered nurse and ■I a member of Seventh Day Adven-^^^ tist Church, Harrison. Surviving are her husband, ■ Charles A.; four stepdaughters,■ | Ann Devlin of South Dakota, SueB ■ Potts of Minnesota, and LoranB I Jorgenson and Ruth Featherly,B | both of Washington; two sisters,■ Sue Zellner of Hixson, Tenn. and ■ Tina Anglin of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. I | Friends will be received today I at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, I ■ Bellaire, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., I ■ where services will be held Mon- ■ day at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary I ! Araujo officiating. Burial follows ■ i in Davis Cemetery, Bellaire. \ PP®1 if m I 0 p© -r \f " €m u.

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S v BLAKE, Louise Frances Fahnestock, 97, of Moundsville, VV.Va., passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 1911 in Rosby’s Rock, W.Va., the daughter-of the late Jacob William “Will” Fahnestock and Anna Mis souri Burge Fahnestock. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlow Emery Blake; two sons, Eldon A. Blake and William “Shan non” Blake and daughter-in- law, Margaret McCardle Blake; one brother, John Fahnestock (Mary); seven sisters, Esther Richmond (Orvil,) Wilma Marsh (Joseph,) Ethel Palmer Maxwell (Claire,) Lillian Conner Sibert (George,) Shirley, Grade and Mabel Fahnestock; and a grandson, Charles Frank McCardle. Surviving are her faithful daughter-in-law, Catharine (Eldon) Blake of Moundsville; one brother, Jessie Fahnestock of Ariz.; three grandchildren, Arlow Blake of Moundsville, Ann Shook (Jerry) of Glen Dale, W.Va. and Bill Blake of Charleston, W.Va.; six great grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received 6-9 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Satur day at the Altmeycr Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby- Vance Chapel, I 18 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, with Rodney Hubbs officiating. J Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard W.Va. =-rr“ - i■ ■2:::r'ytr

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iL ? i BLAKE, Lucy Arizona, 87, Beech Bottom, WV, passed away March 26, 2012 at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV. She was bom April 30, 1924 to the late Howard and Martha Hooper in Antioch, OH. She was a Homemaker a member of the Wellsburg Moose Lodge and a Christ ian by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James E. Blake who passed Oct. 24, 2011; a step-mother Hilda Hooper; one daughter Martha Kildow; one brother Charles Hooper; and two sisters Roxie Weddle, and Mildred Kenny. She is survived by Three daughters Debi and Butch Rotellini of Follansbee, WV, Judy and Carl Spencer of Beech Bottom, WV, and Jackie and Gary Morris Sr. of Beech Bottom, WV; five sisters, Elsie Butler of Wnnflsfield. OH. Jean Dale ancfBTTI of Gratiot, OH, Alice St. Clair and Robert of Cambridge, OH, Connie Eddy and John of Zanesville, OH, and Mabel Belford of Zanesville; seven grandchildren, LeeAnn and Bob Alexander of Eldcr- sville, PA, Stephanie and Chris Esposito of McDon ald, PA, James and Sarah Spencer of Houston, PA, Gary Morris Jr. and Andrea of Wellsburg, WV, and Robert and Marcic Morris of Wellsburg, WV, Tony and Kim Rotellini of Coraopolis, Pa, and Monica and Elmer Myers of Follansbee, WV. She is also survived by 17 great grand children and several nieces, nephews and cousins. , Visitation will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home 's 15 Charles Street, Wells burg, WV. Funeral Service will be held on Frida) March 30, 2012 at 1 p.m. a the funeral home, with Terr) Lee Blake officiating. Inter ment will follow at Kadesl Chapel Cemetery, Beecl Bottom, WV. Online condo lences may be made a ReasenrofWellsburg.com.

v\ J BLAKE,^M ‘Madgetf9?£'? S., 82,ke of, Adena,' died Friday in City Hospital, Bel- laire. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1979; a daughter, Norma Schubert. Surviving are four sons, Jack of Belmont, Frank of Massillon, Ohio, Richard of Belton, Texas, and Louis of Adena; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Wanda) Horvath of Massillon and Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Rauschen £ berg of Belmont; a sister, Carolyn Case of Adena; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in Highland Cem etery, Mount Pleasant. Memorial contributions may be made to. the charity of the donor’s choice. BLAKE, Margaret E. Shreve, 72, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Monday, March1 15, 2004 at home. Bom in Fairmont, W.Va. on March 5, 1932, Margaret was the daughter of the fate Ben jamin and Elizabeth McMann Shreve. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles McCardle in 1976. Surviving are her husband, William S. Blake; a son, William S. Blake Jr. of Charleston, W.Va.; a sister, Mae Makris of Wheeling, [W.Va.; a brother, Frank Shreve of Moundsville; her sister-in- law, Catherine Blake of Moundsville; her mother-in- law, Louise Blake of Moundsville; four grandchil dren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 1 1 8 Grant Avenue, Moundsville from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Brother Paul Smith officiating. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www^al tmeyer.com. BLAKE, Margaret J., “Peggy,” 65, of Twelfth Street, Moundsville, W.Va., died Sunday, October 22, 2006 in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom on November 15. 1940 in Boggs Run, the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Auth Jacobs. She was the former owner and operator of the Midway Lounge; a Lutheran by faith: a member of the F.O. Eagles 499 in Moundsville, American Legion Auxiliary, Moundsville VrW Auxiliary, and the Loyal Order of Moose 1087'. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Maary Ann Jacobs; two brothers , Samuel and Jerry Jacobs. Survivors include her hus band, David ‘‘Bill” Blake; three children, Debbie (Nick) Klug of Proctor, David “Butch" (Andrea) Blake, Jr. of Hannibal, Ohio, Jeff Blake of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Joe Jacobs of Wheeling, six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jef ferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ronald Wilfong officiating. Entombment in Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, Mar- aret Blake Account, 400 Jef- erson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041. BLAKE, Mary R., 96, of Long Drain Road, Littleton, W.Va.. died Thursday, July 8. 2004 in the New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Mar tinsville. She was bom April 15, 1908 in Knob Fork, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hughie Kennan and Malissa Homer Kennan, Mrs. Blake was a homemaker and a member of the Littleton Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Russell Blake, who died May 12, 1979; Mrs. Blake has numerous brothers, sisters, half- brothers, half-sisters, step broth ers, and step sisters deceased as she was one of twenty-seven chil dren in her family. Surviving are a daughter, Daisy Marie McDiffitt of New Mar tinsville: four sons, Franklin Ray Blake of Valley Grove, W.Va., Charles E. Blake of Pamona, Calif., James J. Blake, of Littleton and Harry M. Blake of Riverside, Cali.; two half-brothers, Ronald Keenan of Maine and James Keenan of Canton, Oh.; twenty- seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great- great-grandchildren. . Friends will be received at the Tennant Funeral Home in Hun dred from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until time of servic es at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Arles Wade officiating. Interment will follow in the Shriver Cemetery near Hundred. You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneral- hnmp rnm Melissa Ann Blake f1?" Chambers Blake,

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She was a nursing supervisor - with Drs. R,ck and Carol Greco of T Wheeling, a member of Ohio and West Virginia Nursing Association^ - Belmont Better Bass Masters Asso 1 ciation and a Methodist r . was Preceded in death by a ’ brother, Mark Chambers; maternal — grandfather, Dwight Brothe" < paternal grandfather, Homer Cham * bers. ^ Surviving, in addition to her Dar

I bandf"1!, - °,rLaiTCambridgey R Blake;- ar twoe her daugh-hu '- ■ ters, Jessica and Jenna a son v | Justin, all of the home; a'brother I Michael Chambers of Zanesville- I Brothers of®New®55; JJjJj oT<2S£Mo"0"»c>""‘» Friends will be received at the ?99■SK'3 FuneraI Home, 322 North Mam St., Bethesda Sat- urday. 6tp9.p.m„ where services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. Bur- iaJ follows in Belmont Cemetery. BLAKE, Muriel Dorothy, 85, of Lloydsville Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Monday, August 23. 2010, in Cumberland Poinle in St. Clairsville. / She was born Tfovember 5, 1 924, in England, a daughter of the late Thomas King and Edna Dove King. Muriel was a retired cook for Belmont Hills Country Club in St. Clairsville and a Methodist. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husbands. James Charne and Ronald -Dale’' Blake. Surviving are her chil dren. June Mary (Robert) Bowman of St. Clairsville, Derek Thomas Charne of San Diego, Calif., and Sandra Dorothy (Larry) McDaniel of Colorado; a sister. Doreen Kybird of England; three grandchil dren. Kenneth John Lokosky, James Gene McDaniel, and Thomas Michael McDaniel; a great grandson. Cory Joshua Lokosky. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday at 1 1 a.m. with Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Nathan Soft Blake Nathan Goff Blake. 82. Wil low Grove Road. RD 3. St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, i March 18. ft 70 He was born in Wheat, W. Va., Sept. 20. 1887, a son of Franklin and Susan Utt Black He was a member of the SI. Clairsville Church of Christ and was a retired policeman with the Beech Bottom plant of the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Surviving are his widow, Pearl Barr Blake, two sons, Clair and Nathan Jr., both of Wheeling, three grandchildren, three bro thers, Clarence of Weirton, Frank of Big Run, W. Va. and Ben on of Cameron, W. Va. and one sister, Mrs. Phoebie Goddard of Glendale, W. Va. Funeral sendees were held Saturday in St. Clairsville with i Evangelist Fred Bennett offi ciating. Burial was in Union $ Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

& ^ * BLAKE, Olive, 90, of Proc tor, YV.Va., died Saturday, August 9, 2003 in the Sis- tersville Center. She was born in Marshall County on July 2, 1913, daugh ter of the late Freeman Blake and Teresa McCardle Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ellis Blake. She is survived by her brother, Albert R. Blake Sr. of Wheeling; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 2:30 p.m. until the time of service at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville with the Rev. Brian Seders will offici ating. Burial will be in Antioch Christian Cemetery, Proctor. BLAKE, Olivia A., 85, of Benwood, W.Va., died Thurs day, Sept. 25, 2003 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va. She was born on Dec. 23, 1917 in Benwood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frederick Sr. and Lillie DePriest Olson. Olivia was a homemaker and a life member of the First Church of God, McMechen, W.Va., where she was a life member of the Church Council- Deaconess. She was a former teacher of Gleaner’s Sunday School class, a past president of West Penn WCSC, past pres ident of First Church of God, McMechen WCSC, a member of the McMechen Women’s Club, a member of Eastern Star j Chapter No. 86 of Moundsville and White Shrine, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Blake j in 1974; a brother, Samuel N. Olson; a sister, Ruth Harris; a nephew, Charles Robert Olson., Surviving are a step-son, Roger Blake of Florida, and a step-daughter, Myrene Curitti of Niles, Ohio; three brothers, Charles Olson and his wife, Becky of Wheeling, Fred Olson Jr. and his wife, Christine of Benwood, and Arthur D. Olson and his wife, Glenda of Bridge port, Ohio; eight step-grand children, 22 step great-grand children and one step great- great grandchild; several nieces and nephew; and a very special friend who was just like a sis ter, Wilda Sullivan. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at the Altmcyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen. Funeral servic es will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 at the First Church of God, McMechen, W.Va. with Rev. Arnold Kaufman officiating. Interment in McMechen Ceme tery, McMechen, W.Va. Eastern Star Chapter No. 86, Moundsville is to hold services 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 1003 Logan St., McMechen, WV 26040. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. Orval Blake 'feolW- Orval Albert (Pete) Blake, 76, 52234 Key-Bellaire Road, Bel- laire, died Thursday, September 29. 1994, at home. He was born July 29, 1918 in New Dale, W.Vason of the late Friends Lloyd Blake and Ida Catherine Harman Blake. He was a retired farmer and a retired self-employed milk hauler, a Protestant, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Elena Caputi Blake; five sons, Vincent of Pembroke, Ga., Anthony of Stoneboro, Pa., Joseph and Orval Jr., both of Columbus, and Nichols of Bellaire; five daughters, Mrs. Randy (Rita) Cope of Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs. Frank (Judy) Oden of Lima, Mrs. Larry (Lillian) Siebieda of Bellaire, Mary Blake, at home, and Janice Blake of Streetsboro; a sister, Mrs. John (Sue) Morgan of Canton; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Frank Oden and Rev. Timothy McGuire officiating. Burial follows in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bel laire. Memorial contributions may be | made to St. Jude Children’s Hospi tal BLAKE, Patrick “Patsy” Ellen (Curran,) passed away Monday February 8, 2010. She was born on Saint Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1928, and she really was a Sweetheart. Patsy attended her beloved Saint John’s grade school and high school, where she was a cheer leader and May Queen. Patsy married Thomas (Tommy) Blake on May 14, 1949. They built their own home together in West Bellaire and lived there for forty plus years, Patsy worked for many years at the A&P grocery store in Bellaire aswa meat cutter. Even though Patsy and Tommy didn't have chil dren, they had 19 nieces and nephews that they treated as their own. They never forgot anyone’s birthday-always sending a card with money tucked inside. It was never a holi day without Patsy and Tommy at our homes or ourselves at theirs. Patsy and Tommy were devout Catholics and always supported Saint John’s schools and Church. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, her parents, Thomas and Catherine Curran, her sister, Margaret Mar>' (Meg) and her broth er, Thomas (Bud) Curran. Surviving Patsy are her sister, Meg’s children, (Zimmers), brother, Bud’s wife, Jean and their nine children, sister-in-law, Mary Catherine MacPherson and her three children, and brother-in- law, Ed Kleinedler, Sr and his son, Ed. We would like to thank our Angels in Bellaire who so lovingly have watched over and taken care of Patsy and Tommy for so many years - Mary Jo Piute and family, Denise 1 Moran, Traci Cole and the entire Staff of the Country Club Retirement Village and countless neighbors and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, on Thursday from 5-7 pm. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held on Friday at 9:30 am at the St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire with Msgr. Gene W. Mullet, the Celebrant. Interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire. Vigil services will be held on Thursday at 5:15 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint John Catholic Church or schools 3625 Guernsey Street Bellaire, OH 43906. BLAKE, Patricia Ann “Pat” I ^ngewalt 73, of Wheeling, I ^e5d2P^C4e^ttnday' She was bom in Wheeling on UJy t6’ a dauShter of the ate Ira W. and Mary C. Gal- agher Sengewalt. fPat a very active member •fSt Vincent de Paul Parish, Vheeling. She was secretary of Jur Lady of Seven Dolors Altar society, a member of the St /incent de Paul Church choir md a member of St. Vincent’s Hospital Visitation committee. 5he was also a member of the ilm Grove Civics Association. Pat was a kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sis ter, aunt and friend. She was affectionately called “Mugga” by all of her grandchildren and their friends. Her thoughtfulness was evident by the many hours she spent at the local card shops, choosing cards for all occasions to send to her family and her many friends. She enjoyed bingo at the Elm Grove Civics and bus trips with her husband and friends. She was an avid football fan, with the WVU Moun taineers and the Pittsburgh Steel* ers being her favorite teams. Her cheers will be missed at Moun taineer Field. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sis ter, Helen C. Cooper, in March of 2004. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles G. “Chuck” Blake; five daughters, Kathy Przybysz (Tom) of Wheeling, Teri Cohagan (Bill) of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Kay Mowrer (Steve) of Lancaster, Pa., Diane Mattman (Steve) of St. Augustine, Fla. and Becky Mattern (Keith) of Forty Fort, Pa.; two sons, Dan Blake (Heide) of Chicago, 111. and Don Blake (Esther) of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Jean Bentz and Ruth Werner (Gerald) of Wheeling; five brothers, Ralph Sengewalt (Sue), Robert Sengewalt (Sally), and John “Jack” Sengewalt (Jean) of Wheeling, James Sen gewalt (Ann) of Valley Grove and Lawrence Sengewalt (Joan) of Worthington, Ohio; three brothers-in-law, Clarence Blake (Kathleen) of Carson, Calif., Gerald Blake (Marilyn) of Wheeling and Clctis Blake of Jackson, Miss.; 16 grandchil dren, Stephanie Przybysz McCafferty (Terry) of Cleve land, Ohio, Mirh°~*» JU|ie, Mary DCU, U..U Katie Przybysz of Wheeling, Amy Cohagan of Columbus, Ohio, Philip Mowrer of Monterey, Calif., Greg and Tim Mowrer of Lancaster, Pa., Justin Gierl of Flagler, Fla.,’ Tyler and Marissa Blake of Chicago, 111., Adam and Kelly Ball of Forty Fort, Pa., Dustin Mattern of Forty Fort, Pa. and Bradley Blake of Aiken, S.C.; a great-grandson, Terence Michael McCafferty of Cleveland, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Friends will be received Thursday, October 28 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, W.Va. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday, Octo ber 29, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. James LaCrosse S.M. as celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery, Triadelphia. Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary will follow the vigil service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seven Dolors Altar Society, c/o St. Vincent de , Paul Church, 2244 Marshall Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. BLAKE, Pauline E. Hadani, 88, of National Road, Wheel ing, W.Va., died Monday, May 9, 2005 in Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center She was bom April 20, 1917 in Benwood, W.Va., the daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline Stockman Hadam. Pauline was a Catholic and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church on National Road, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Blake in 1971; five brothers, Adolph, John, Carl, Frank and William Hadam; four sisters, Flora Grelles, Martha Kissel, Maiy Sbema and Helen Mones- ki. Surviving are two sons, Edward Blake of Alliance, Ohio, Thomas Blake of Glen Dale, W.Va.; two daughters, Mary Williams and her husband, Richard, of Homeworth, Ohio; Elizabeth “Betty” Buddenberg and her husband, Jim, of Spring- field, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where services will be held Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. H. Joseph Wilhelm officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Ceme tery,Wheeling. Offer condo lences online at www.altmeyer.com. RD 4, #SP§e

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% o Dale Blake Ronald “Dale” Blake, 78, of Bannock. Ohio, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at. the Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born Dec. 15, 1925 at Marshall County, W. Va„ a son of the late Joseph and Faye Miller Blake. Dale was a retired Grounds Keeper of the Belmont Hills Country Club at St. Clairsville, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Marvin and Roy Blake: three sisters, Helen Williams, Iris Gallentin and Nellie Williams and three sons. Surviving are his wife, Muriel D. King Charne-Blake of Bannock; three step children, Derek Charne of California, Sandra McDaniel and her hus band, Larry of Colorado and June Speece and her husband, John, of Bannock; a brother, Dean Blake and his wife. Rose, of New Martinsville, W. Va.,; two sisters, Lucille Robinson and her husband, Bud, of Cameron, W. Va., and Thelma Taylor of Paden City, W. Va.; three step grandsons; one step-great-grand son and four sons of W. Va. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Ken Kelly officiat ing. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Full military graveside servic es conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions. ___ BLAKE, Sandra R., 64, of HC 60 Brock Ridge, New Martinsville, VV.Va., died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born January 14, 1940 in Silver Hill, W.Va., the daughter of the late Claude and Inez Miller Long. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she also enjoyed playing bingo and cards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Long, Wilda Musgrave and Aria “Babe” Pethel. Survivors include her hus band, Paul J. Blake, three sons, Brent (Charlene) Blake, Bruce (Grace) Blake and Kip (Sandra) Blake, all of New Martinsville;! three sisters, Eileen Wiegand, I la Mae Musgrave and Noel Anderson, and a brother, Ronald Long, all from the New Martinsville area; five grand children, Ryan, Jennifer, Mitchell, Tyler and Emily Blake; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the Grisell Funeral Home and Cre matory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville where funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment in Joliffe Cemetery, Silver Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joliffe Ceme tery Maintenance Fund. Online condolences to www.2risellfuneralh0mes.com BLAKE Thomas William, 80, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in the Country Club Retirement Campus IV in Bellaire. He was born July 2, 1928 in Marshall County, West Virginia, a son of the late Florence “Biddy” and Thomas Blake. Tom was retired from Navistar; and was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire. He attended St. John’s grade school and high school in Bellaire and was a life long supporter of the Church, Schools and Athletic Depts. Tom was a star quarter back for St. John High School and was awarded the Silver Football Award for All-Eastern Ohio quarterback in 1945. Tom served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Italy and France. He returned to work as a boiler maker for the B&O Railroad and worked for the International Harvester until he retired. Tom married Patricia (Patsy) Curran on May 14, 1949. Tom and Patsy built their own home in West Bellaire and lived there for 40 years. Tom and Patsy dearly loved and spoiled their 18 nieces and nephews and their greats. They were devout Catholics and won derful role models. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Ann Kleinedler. Surviving are his wife, Patricia “Patsy” Curran Blake; his sister, Mary Catherine McPherson and her family; brother-in-law, Ed Klein edler; nephew, Ed Klein edler; sister-in-law, Jean Curran and her family; and the Zimmer nieces and nephews. We would like to thank our Angels in Bellaire, who lov ingly cared for Tom and Patsy; Denise Moran and Mary Jo Piute and family and the entire staff at the Country Club Retirement Campus where Tom and Patsy resided. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. John Catholic Church Bellaire with Msgr. Gene w’ Mullett as the celebrant. Interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in

Belmont County Council ot llJe American Legion will conduct full military services fune “myeat 9 “■m' al lhc Memorial schy bie niacc t°°RuK shift'd?Bellaire, OH 4390r Mreet’ Velma Blake Mrs. Velma Faye Blake of Silver Hill, Va., died Friday in the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, jj*/ fCd / She was bom July 31, 1399, the daughter of Pendleton and Rose Johnson Miller. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Blake; five daughters, Mrs. John Williams of New Dale, W. Va., Mrs. Henry Taylor, West Post Office, W. Va., Mrs. Homer Williams, Bebee, W. Va., Mrs. Dwight Gollentine, Lepo, Pa., and Mrs. Lloyd Robinson of Cameron; five sons, Roy of Moundsville, Dale of St. Ciairsville, Marvin and Walter of Silver Hill and Dean with the U.S. Army in Ger many; three brothers, Alton Miller of Silver Hill, Carl of .. Paden City and Austin of ^ Carrollton; five sisters, Miss ^ Carrie Miller, Silver Hill, Mrs. Edna Richmond and Mrs. Pearl Cain, both of Moundsville, Mrs. Hester Fox, Wheeling and Mrs. Mae Mace, Killbuck, Ohio; 33 JT grandchildren and 12 great ^ grandchildren. Funeral services were held ! Monday at New Martinsville with Evangelist Walter Sexton officiating. Burial was in Jolliffe Cemetery near Silver HQ1. BLAKE, Velma Jane “Janie” Garrison, 83, of Wheeling, WV., died Thursday. February 3, 2011 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. She was born February 25, 1927 in Wheeling, WV., the daughter of the late Walter C. and Irene Ripley Garrison. Mrs. Blake was a home maker and a Methodist by faith.

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president Dies Virginia Margaret Auber Blake, 104, of Long Term Care, East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, formerly of Windsor Manor, ■&> Wheeling, died Sunday. Aug. U 1999. Jn the care center. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, an executive secretary of the West Virginia State Department, 31 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member since 1932 of the Wheeling Unit No. 1 American ^ Legion Auxiliary where she served ^ as president for several terms, the r\> first district president of the America jLlpi Legion Auxiliary, a 31 year member of the Board of Director from the j Rhodendron Girls State, a member of ' Fort Henry Court No. 8 Order of the » AmaRanth, the Order of the White — ( Shrine of Jerusalem from the Holy City No. 1, and Order of the Eastern Star Maraim Chapter No. /. She was preceded in death by her ^ husband, Floyd John Blake; her parents, Albert and Augusta Reebe Auber; a granddaughter, Kathleen HjHHH Parsons. Surviving are a daughter, I Virginia Parsons and her husband, I Laurance of Tiltonsville; two grand- I children, Peggy Grady of Yorkville, I Richard Parsons of Tiltonsville; three I great-grandchildren, Amy and Lucas I Parsons of Tiltonsville, Anita I Sempkowski of Yorkville; three I great-great-grandchildren. f Friends received 3-8 p.m. today at HfllHB Kcpner Funeral Home, 308 Chaplin I St., Wheeling, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Terry Johnson and Rev. Tom Detling officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. American legion Auxiliary services will be leld at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be nade to the Long Term Care, East )hio Regional Hospital, 90 North th St., Martins Ferry, Ohio] 3935. ____ k BLAKE, Wesley Allen, 17, of Carson Road, New Cum berland, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born August 29, 1988 in Weirlon, W.Va., the son of Robert H. and Carol A. (Hudson) Blake of New Cum- oerland. Wesley was a Junior at Oak Glen High School; and a Protestant by faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Edna Hudson; and his paternal grandfather, William Wesley Slake. In addition to his parents, ; Wesley is survived by three sisters, Ericca Nichole Blake of New Cumberland, Ashely Renee Blake of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Harlee Jean Blake jf New Cumberland; one nephew, Jacob Wesley Blake; maternal grandfather, Ralph A. Hudson of New Cumberland; and paternal grandmother, Donna Blake of New Cumber- and. Friends will be received Monday from 7-9 p.m. and ruesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home, vhere services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the 4ew Cumberland Cemetery. BLAKE, William “Shan^ non'’ Sr., 74, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Sunday, March 6, 2005. . . He was born December 0, 1930. He was a retired employ ee of the former Triangle Con duit Company, Glen Dale; a Christian by faith; and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlow Blake; his wife, Margaret E. Blake in March 2004; a stepson, Charles McCardle; and a brother, Eldon Blake. Surviving are his mother, Louise Blake of Moundsville; a son, William S. Blake Jr. of Charleston, W.Va.: four grand children; and three great- grand children. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005 with the Pastor Paul K. Smith offici ating. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard, W.Va.j Online condolences may be sent to www.altmeyer.com. BLAKELY, Corinne, 49, of Wheeling, died Sun day, March 8, 2010 in Ohio Valley Medical Center. Corinne was bom Decem ber 5, 1960 in Wheeling, a son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Pekula) Blakely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother. She is survived by her two children, Gary and Dana Bowman, both of Wheeling; five sisters, three brothers, two grandchildren, 21 nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and nephews, and her loving cat. There will be no visita tion. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Alt- meyer "Funeral Home, Wheeling. Elizabeth A. Blakely Elizabeth A. Blakely, 90, 4495 Riverside Drive, Shadyside, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998 at the Shadyside Care Center, shadyside. She was bom Aug. 7, 1908 in St. Clairsville, a daughter of the late James and Amelia Dvoracek Warfield. She was a retired employee of I the Polsky's Department Store in Akron and a member of the Coal- _ brook Presbyterian Church at Neffs. ( In addition to her parents, she i;_ was preceded.in death by her hus- - band, Luther J. Blakely; a brother, Thurman J. Warfield. Surviving are a brother, John C. ~ Warfield of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sis ter, Cleo D. Warfield of Shadyside; a nephew; two nieces. — Friends will be received at the u Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m, where services will be held Friday at J 0 a.m., with the Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. i FRANCIS BLAKELY Francis Blakely, 56, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, in East Ohio Region al Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Francis was born Sep tember 23, 1957, a son of the late Ralph and Mildred Blakely. He was Catholic by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas; and a sister, Corrine.^ZVy^ He is survived by 1his daughter, Krista Arms; step-sons, Josh and Tony Arms; five sisters, Joyce, Linda, Norma, Rosie and Chrissy; two brothers, Ralph and Joe; three grand children, Leah, Surcha and Memphis Weir; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held from Noon until time of memorial service at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, with the Rev. Edwin Keel officiat ing. Memorial contributions may be made to Krista Arms, 126 Third Street, Bridgeport, OH 43912. Fred A. Blaklev :Fred A. Blakley, 80, 54012 Pike St., Neffs, died Wednesday, April 30. 199-Zarhis home. He was bom Oct. 28, 1916 in Bellaire, a son of the late John and Sarah Gallagher Blakley. He was a retired employee of Funkhouser Construction Co. and Trigg Construction Co. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, ) Edward and Carl Blakley; a sister, ^ . Anna Gail Am. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Sarah A. Kuri of Neffs and Andrew Wildman of St. Clairsville. Friends will be received at the JZ, Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, today, 3 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., with Zrt the Rev. David Brookman officiat ing. Burial follows in Bethel Ceme 5 son Funeral Home, 920 National ^ Road, Brookside, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Entombment in Park View P" Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Asso ciation. BLANCHARD, Jacque line Mae, 62, of Colum bus, Ohio, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday July 22. 2011 after an extended illness. jOy "7 Jackie Blanchard'was born on Friday, October 1, 1948 in Wheeling. W.Va. a daughter of Lilly"Charlotte Reed. She has one brother Dar ius Wallace of Altadena Calif, and two sisters, Norma Jean Tubaugh of Triadelphia W.Va. and Donna Brown of Norfolk, Va. She formerly attended Wheeling High School and was a graduate of Flushing High School, top of her class with high honors in 1967. She enjoyed reading and writing letters, she loved to | smile and also enjoyed rais- ! ing her family and going to church and ministering to many people in her commu nity. Most of all she enjoyed being around her grandchildren and with all her many friends and fami- iy- Jackie is survived by her three daughters, Charlotte and Terence Hamler, Char- mon and Chris Richardson, and Bianca Blanchard all of Columbus, Ohio; and her two sons, Mark Blanchard of Columbus, Ohio and Bruce and Suzanne Blan chard of McKee’s Rocks, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and her mother’s half sister Eve lyn Ramsey of Manhattan, New York. She is preceded in death by her mother of Wheeling W.Va.; mother-in-law Jean (Bossy) Blanchard of Flush ing, Ohio; uncle Daniel Reed, of Wheeling, W.Va.; and brother-in-law Harold Blanchard of Flushing Ohio. Jackie’s viewing will be Saturday July 30 from 1 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the King dom Hall 2500 Mc- Kutcheon Road, Columbus Ohio, between Stelzcr, and Sunbury Road. MARK BLANCHARD Mark A. Blanchard, 46, of Columbus died on Thurs day, November 16, 2017. Born on October 15, 1971 in Martins Ferry, he was the son of Allan and Jacqueline Blanchard. Mark attended Bridgeport schools, as well as Job Corps, Pittsburgh, for Culi nary Arts. Mark never married or had biological children, but was a father Figure to many. He worked in Manufactur ing and Distribution in Columbus. He is survived by his father, Allan Blanchard and his siblings; Charmon (Chris) Richardson, Char lotte (Terrence) Hamler, Bruce (Sue) Blanchard, Bianca Blanchard, Tate Blanchard, and Chad (Johanna) Wilke. L_ Saturday, December 2, 2017a memorial event will be held at the Mclure Hotel, 1200 Market St. Wheeling at 2 p.m. MARY ELLEN BLANCHARD 1927-2016 Mary Ellen Blanchard, Besides her parents she age 88, of Mount Vernon, was preceded in death by Ohio, passed away on three brothers and sisters- Friday, May 27, 2016 at in-law, William and Helen the Mount Vernon Health McLaughlin, Edward and and Rehab Center. She Ruth McLaughlin, Hugh was bom on July 6, 1927 and Viola McLaughlin. in Barnesville, Ohio Visitation was held the daughter of Joseph Tuesday, May 31 at the and Anna (Robben) Flowers-Snyder Funeral McLaughlin. Mary previ Home, 619 E. High St. ously worked for Kenyon Mount Vernon, Ohio College and All Ohio 43050 where a prayer ser Buildings in Millersburg, vice was held. A Mass but mostly she owned and of Christian burial was operated her own book celebrated on Wednesday, keeping company from June 1 in St. Vincent de her home. Paul Catholic Church Mary was a member with Father Vincent of St. Vincent de Paul Nguyen as celebrant. A Catholic Church and Beta graveside service was Sigma Phi Sorority. She held on Wednesday in St. was a former member Luke Cemetery, Howard- of the Harrison Grange Danville Road, Danville, and in her free time she Ohio 43014. enjoyed reading and sew Memorial contributions ing. Mary was a devoted in Mary’s name may be wife and mother and will made to the St. Vincent be missed by many. de Paul Catholic Church She is survived by building fund. her husband, Clarence To share a memory or I Blanchard, whom she leave a condolence for the married on June 4, 1966, family, visit www.snyder- a son, Tom Blanchard of funeralhomes.com Granville, a daughter, Amy The Flowers-Snyder Blanchard of Colorado Funeral Home of Mount Springs, Colorado and Vernon is honored to serve twenty nieces and neph the family of Mary Ellen ews. Blanchard. Raphael Blanchard Raphael E. Blanchard, 76, of Hartmann Manor Martins Fei ry, diedMonfe; i home. He was bofn July 2, 19j§, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Blan chard. The owner and operator of Blanchard Hauling Service, Martins Ferry, he was a member of Tri-State Assembly of God Church, St. Clairsville. Surviving are five sons, Robert of Detroit, Allan and Gary, both of Bellaire, William of Cadiz, Larry of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Sandra Stewart of Flushing, Bonnie Robinson of Bridgeport; three brothers, Alfred of Cam bridge, Leland and Reed, both of Steubenville; a sister, Lula Mae Blanchard of Dayton; 22 grand children; two great-grand children. Graveside services were held Thursday at Union Cemetery, Steubenville. Arrangements were by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. /# g g S^Sf^SSMS wS„H/'.K,cSsSaJ iSxrsai!, sr% 5 dISta!:; saris & RobeertSHSUBVliann| atre her h“ba"d. ~ CP

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CP 1 DANNY BLAND Charles A. “Danny” Bland Jr. 80, of Shadyside, Ohio died Friday, Septem ber 18, 2015 at Belmont Community Hospital Bel- laire, OH. Danny was born March 1 5, 1935 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Charles A. and Anna Hes ter Birch Bland Sr. He was retired from Columbia Gas of West Vir ginia, was a member of the Shadyside Athletic Boosters and a Protestant by Faith. Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary Jean Smith Bland in 1996. Surviving are three daughters, Dana L. Boyles of St. Clairsville, OH, Theresa J. (Donald) Cordery of Belmont, OH and Elizabeth E. Bland of Lafferty, OH: two brothers, Frank E. Bland of Wheel ing, WV, and Thomas (Janie) Bland of Casselber- ' ry, FL; his aunt, Patricia Fisher of Morgantown, WV; four grandchildren, Heather L. Eubanks, Clifton M. Francis, Rachelle L. Boyles and Clayton M. Francis; two great grandchildren, Danielle M. Schultz, and Ian Boyles; several nieces and nephews. Family and frienasWill be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crema tory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio, Tuesday September 22, 2015 from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7 p.m. with Donald Cordery officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gar dens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shady side Athletic Boosters Club. i Charles A. Bland Sr. Charles A. Bland Sr., 86, 43* W. 42nd St., Shadvside. died Mon- day, June 9, 1997 at Valley View 'NurslngTTbme, Colerain. He was born Feb. 26, 1911 in Hundred, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Flora Hamilton Bland. He was a retired coal miner and ; an employee of Centre Foundry, Wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was j preceded in death by his wife, — ‘ Anna Hester Bland. 5 Surviving are three sons, j Charles A. Jr. of Shadyside, Frank ^ a of Elm Grove and Thomas of Cas- Q- d selberry, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; — p five great-grandchildren. 1. Friends will be received Thurs- se day, 2 > 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kep- d'c nerFu ral Home, 166 Kruger St., Qr- Ct Elm G. e, where services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the ___— Rev. Joseph Samaroo officiating. fO Burial follows in Stone Church {yy Cemetery. V?

-< DENNIE BLAND Dennie E. Bland, 70, of Bellaire, died peacefully on Saturday May 13, 2017 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV surrounded by his family. He was the son of Den nis W. and Marjorie McCloud Bland born in Wheeling, WV on Decem ber 11, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sis ter, Gladys Bland Dunfee and brothers-in-law, Ronald Klee Adams and Tony Vinskovich. He is survived by his j wife of 47 years, Vickie (Virginia) Vinskovich, four daughters, Denise (Rob) Srock of Mingo Junction, OH, Denette (Scott) Calla han of Batesville, IN, Denielle (Kevin) Bickmeier of Cannonsburg, PA and Denianne (Steve) Gardner of Cincinnati, OH. In addi tion he is survived by seven grandchildren, Katie and Andy Srock, Riley and Sean Callahan, Sophia and Kenden Bickmeier and Molly Gardner, as well as three nieces, three nephews, three great- nieces, four great-nephews, four great-great-nieces and three great-great-nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Peggy Bland Adams and brother-in-law, JosephVinskovich and sis ter-in- law, Dana (Steve) Hoffman. Dennie was retired from the former First Energy R. E. Burger Plant Shadyside, Ohio and the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, a lifelong member of IBEW Local 350. He was a 1964 Graduate of Bellaire High School, past president of Burger Federal Credit Union, past president of Sacred Heart Parish Council, past presi dent of Sacred Heart Holy Name Society, past presi dent of the Bellaire High School Alumni Associa tion. Dennie was a 20-year volunteer fire fighter and EMT with Neffs Volunteer Fire Department and 15 year volunteer girls basket-, ball coach for St. John Girls grade school. Mem ber of the Bellaire Sons of Italy, Rotary Club Bridge port, Ohio, an avid bowler, and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Neffs, Ohio. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeycr Funeral Homes & Cremato ry, 441 37th Street, Bcl- laire, Ohio 43906 on Tues day May 16, 2017 from 1 - 8 p.m. A vigil service will be held at 7:45 p.m. that evening with Fr. Daniel Hcuscl. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held at 11 am Wednesday May 17 at Sacred Heart Church in Neffs, Ohio with Fr. Daniel Heuscl officiating. Memorial contributions can be made in Dennie’s name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bellaire High School Alumni Asso ciation or to Liza’s Place, by going to “tme fund- ing.com.” s78SZ— A special thank you to the staff of Valley Hospice for their sincere care and . concern. BLAND, Elizabeth Anne, 79, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died ! Monday, June 16, 2003 in Stonewall Jackson Hospital, West on, W.Va. She was bom Feb. 11, 1924 in Buckhannon, daughter of the late Matthew and Nellie McWhorter Edmiston. She graduated in 1945 from WVWC, after graduation she went to Pearl River, N.Y. to work to work as a research assistant for American Cyamide. She was a member of Buckhannon/yomeWs Club and the UpshuTCohnty H^f- torical Society. She was a volunteer in the recovery room at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg, W.Va., from 1980-1997, accumulating over 7,980 hours. She returned to Buckhannon in 1997. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Joseph H. Bland; three ' brothers, George, Matthew Jr. and Dr. Andrew Edmiston; a stepson, William “Doug” Bland; and two step grandchildren, Bradley Bland and Michelle Lynn Keller. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Martha Jo"Keller of Middle- bourne, W.Va.; a brother, Dr. John M. Edmiston of Plant City, Fla.; seven nephews, Dr. John E. Edmiston of Plant City, Dr. Mark Edmiston of Colorado, Andrew Edmiston of Florida, George M. Edmiston of Ohio,^David B. Edmiston of New Jersey, James T. Edmiston of Pennsylvania and Matthew J. Edmiston of Pennsyl vania; seven nieces, Pamela All- man of Buckhannan, Linda Ten ney of Virginia, Sandra McSev- eney of London, Ohio, Cynthia Lane of South Carolina, Beth Mansfield of New Jersey, Carol Ann Edmiston of Ohio and Jane Lea Pfautch of Ohio; eight grand children and 15 great-grandchil dren. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003 in Heavner Cemetery, Buckhan non. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to WVWC Library or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, Buckhannon. Gladys Bland ys ^.^Btand, 70, Mrs. Gladys ___ f Colerain, was dead on arrival Wednesday, April 7, at the Ohio Valley General Hospital. She was bom June 8, 1900 at Crescent, a daughter of Robert and Laura Turner Harper. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church and a retired employe of the Yorkville plant of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, in 1933. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Virginia) Folmar, Colerain, two sons, Perry D. Bland of Brookside, Robert H. Bland of Colerain, one sister Mrs. Louise Dawson, Phoenix’ Ariz. and 10 grandchildren. K Funeral services were held Saturday in Bridgepport with Rev. Oliver Strand officiating. Burial was in Union Cemtery, St. Clairsville. > BLAND, Herman W. “Butch,” 67, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Tuesday. June 17, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born November 16, 1940 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Randall Herman and Bertha Cummings Calmbacher Bland. • Butch was a retired employee of McElroy Mine; and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Tammy Fleming Bland; his children, Randy (Tracey) Bland. Wayne (Carrie) Bland, and David (Tammy) Bland, all of Parkersburg. W.Va., Brian (Pam) Dight of Parkersburg. Scott (Kristen) Dight of Shadyside, Ohio, and Vicki (Kenny) Lilley of Moundsville; two sisters, Sandy Shaw of Delaware, and Dora Ann Manion of Colerain. Ohio; step-brothers and step-sisters, Bobby, Patrick, Darlene, Carol and Nancy; and 1 8 grandchil dren. Friends will be received from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby Vance Chapel, 1 1 8 Grant Avenue, Moundsville. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami ly. Butch was a CORE donor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Butch Bland Memorial Fund, c/o Altmeyer Funeral Home. BLAND, John J. “Randy”, I 84, of Second Street, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Sun day. May 23, 2004 at home. He was bom January 9, 1920 in Limestone Ridge, Wetzel County, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Riggenbach Bland. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a retired welder from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 83 in Wheeling; He was a mem ber of the First Christian Church, New Martinsville and the Amer ican Legion in New Mar tinsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Rubena Maine Bland; two brothers. Chuck and Bill Bland; two sisters, Marie Berger and Ruth Hill; and a grandchild, Janson Issacs. Survivors include six children, Robert (Patricia) Bland, Iris (Jim) Issacs, Jack (Francis) Bland, David (Cheryl) McCune, all of New Martinsville, Scott (Sherri) McCune. of Hannibal, Ohio and Matthew (Jane Ann) Bland, of New Martinsville; 14 grandchildren, Jacque, Ashlea, Jennifer Beth, Jason, Justin, Sean Michael, Anthony Mark, Caleb Michael, Loren Michelle, Cassie, Brianne, Matthew Seth, Anna Nicole and Jacob Parker; two great-grandchildren, Eliza beth Parker and Seth Michael; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 1 a.m. with Evangelist Charles Pugh III officiating. Interment in Lime stone United Methodist Church Cemetery, New Martinsville, where Sistersville VFW Post No. 6327 will conduct military graveside services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com. BLAND, Karen K., 64, died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 in the New Martinsville Health Care Center. Karen was bom January 11. 1942 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Helen Fetty of Reader, W.Va. and the late Edward Ross Fetty. Karen was an active mem ber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved her children and being a homemaker. She also enjoyed genealogy work, music, and spending time with her family in the outdoors. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Terry Edward Fetty; and an infant daughter, April Lynn Bland. Surviving in addition to her mother, are”her husband, Fran cis Bland: three sons, Matthew Bland of The Plains, Ohio, Terry Bland and his wife, Jill, of Hyrum, Utah and David Bland and his wife, JoLynn, of Layton, Utah: two daughters, Kelly Jackson and her hus band, John, of Sistersville, W.Va. and Erica Rhodes and her husband. Tad, of Colum bus, Ohio; two brothers, Sandy Fetty and his wife, Barbara, of Oxford, Pa. and Mark Fetty of Reader; a sister, Linda Straight and her husband, Lou, of Reader; and seventeen grand children. Friends received 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Williams Funeral Home, State Route 20, Pine Grove, W.Va. Funeral services will be held 1 1 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 130 Paddock Green Drive, New Martinsville with Branch President, Gary Long, officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Mar tinsville, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff at the New Mar tinsville Health Care Center for their loving care given to Karen. /^mieMd jr BLAND, Marjorie M., 78, of 433 32nd Street, Dr. Shepard Apartments, Bellaire, died Monday in Ohio Valley Medical Center. Wheeling. She was a retired employ ee of S.C.S.E.P., Steubenville and a -Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis W in 1963; a daughter. Gladys Dunfee; her parents, Edward and Florence v Schneider McCloud; a brother; a sis- —~ ter. Surviving are a son, Denme E. ot ^ Bellaire; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Peggy) Adams of Neffs; two broth ers^ Donald McCloud of — Moundsville and Raymond McCloud ^ 'of Wheeling; two sisters, Mrs. } William (Gladys) Ney of Wheeling , and Mrs. William (Donna) Long of Pf Ontario. Ohio; seven grandchildren; rj , ''eioht great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p m. Wednesday at Bauknecht -6 Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs- _ day. Interment in Mount Zion Ceme tery, Bellaire. iTiv/un'ji'viiie ana''^avmond Mary Jean Bland Mary Jean Bland. 60. 434 West 42nd St.. Shadyside. dieiLElLday*- Dec. 20. 1996, at City Hospital, BeTTaTre. SfTiTwarborn Feb. 16, 1936. in Shadyside, a daughter or the late Paul and Dorothy Burkhart ^She was a former teller for the Buckeye Savings Bank. Bellaire and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother. Louis Richard Smith. Surviving are her husband, pr Charles A. Bland Jr.; three daugh- ^ ters, Dana L. Boyles of Jacobsburg, Tg Theresa J. Francis of Shadyside and ^ Elizabeth E. Bland of St. Clairsville; a sister. Dome Milton <2 of Cupertino. Calif.; four grandchil dren Friends will be received at the ^ Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shady- side, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 2 p.m., at Si. C/) Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside, 3* with the Rev. Paul Welton officiat ing. Burial follows in Holly Memo- rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Vigil — services will be conducted today at C ^ 6 p.m. in the funeral home.

BLAND, Patricia “Pat” D., age 60, of New Martinsville, WV, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at OVMC, Wheel ing, WV. She was born May 2, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a teacher for Wetzel County Schools; a member of the First Chris tian Church in New Mar tinsville and WVEA. Pat loved her grandchildren. She loved to read, loved flowers and gardening, and loved anything to do with technology. Pat was preceded in death by her father, William E. Burrough; two brothers, Kenneth Bur- rough and Arvil Allen Burrough; and her step mother, Carole Burrough. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, John “Bob” Bland; her mother, Virginia J. McCluskey Burrough of gl ClairsviJJe., Ohio; two daughters, Jacque Bland (Rob Cornelius) of Park ersburg, WV, and Ashlea (Herb) Minch of Valley Grove, WV; two brothers, Jerry (Judy) Burrough of Henderson, KY and Brad (Connie) Burrough of Glen Dale, WV; three sis ters, Charlene (Tom) Walsh of North Carolina, Judy (Rick) Kolin of Florida and Alisa (Danny) Wallace of Kentucky; two grandchildren, Zachary and Alivia Minch, who were her life; special sis ter-in-law, Iris “Deancr” (Jim) Isaacs; several nieces, nephews, and the many students’ lives that she touched; and her beloved dog, Oscar. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, Ncwjvi ar tinsville. 7_7t// Visitation will lilso be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of funeral services at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, corner of Maple and Locust Streets, New Mar tinsville, with Rev. Dr. Victor L. Hunter officiating. Interment to follow in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. Memorial contributions may be made at any Wes- banco location to the Pat Bland Scholarship Fund for Magnolia High School students who want to become teachers. Perry Biand \\b\r<3 Perry D. Bland, 70, of 868 Na tional Road, Brookside, died Monday m East Ohio Regional Hospital, Mar- Ferry. He was bom June 20, 1922 m Farmington, W.Va., a son of the late Oscar and Gladys Harper Bland. ^ He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp Martins Ferry plant and former owner-operator of Brookside-Lans- ing Sanitation Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Bridgeport Eagles 995, and ' Brookside Volunteer Fire Dept. Surviving are a son, Perry D. PJ. Bland of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Donna Pritchett and Sharon Husarik, both of Bridgeport: f\ one brother, Robert of Colerain; one W sister, Virginia Folmar of Colerain* three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, today 7 to 9 p m and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednes day, where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William AIvcy officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove. I .Rella Bland i 1/ flrPkjL l iff3 BLAND, Rella F. Fulton, 63, of 7 Patterson Road, Bridgeport, died Sunday in Bridgeport. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Bland; her parents, Charles and Frances Edmiston Fulton; three brothers. Surviving are two daugh ters, Mrs. Marvin (Sharon) Husarik and Mrs Frank (Donna) Pritchett, both of Bridgeport; two brothers, Charles Fulton of Smithfield and ^ Robert Fulton of St. Clairsville; two sisters, Margaret Gillespie of er Panama City, Fla., and Loretta Buonamici of Bannock; three grand P-T children. Friends received 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brook- r0 side. Arrangements are incomplete. •: BLAND, Rella F. Fulton, 63, of. Bridgeport, died Sunday. Friends v received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at1 Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National t Road, Brookside, where services , rf will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. , Interment in Union Cemetery, St.> :CIairsville. g ■ I VJI Ruth Bland Ruth G. Bland, 75, 241 Neff St., Powhatan Point, died Sunday. Feb. 1. 1998 at Belmont Commu- nity Hospital, Bellaire. She was born March 15, 1922 in Bur- gettstown, Pa., daughter of the late Arthur R. and Mary Jane Simons Bland. A retired pharmacist from the former Cavalier Pharmacy of Powhatan Point and the former Duvalls Pharmacy of Bellaire, she was a Presbyterian and a member of Powhatan Senior Citizens. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Thelma Cunningham and Catherine Rogers. Surviving are three nieces, Carol Cunningham of Steubenville, Susan Rogers of Mentor and Jane Rogers of Philadelphia, Pa. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with Monsignor Gene Mullett officiat ing. Inurnment will be at the conve nience of the family in Mt. Calvary Cemeteiy, Steubenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Soci ety. Robert Bland Robert "Bob" H. Bland, 76, of Sunset Heights, Bridgeport, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002 iiTTTas? Ohio” Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was born March 8, 1926 at Farmington, W. Va., the son of the late Oscar Forrest and Gladys Virginia Harper Bland. Bob was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Yorkville Plant, a US Navy veteran serving during World War II and the Korean War; a member of the VFW 3613, the Martins Ferry Eagles Aeries 456, and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; his second wife Bessie, and a brother Perry Bland. Bob is survived by two sons, John and his wife Paula Bland of Hull, Ga., William Bland of Piketon, Ohio; two daughters, Roberta Rine and Mary B. and her husband, Terry Reed, all of Newark, Ohio; a sister, Virginia Folmar of Bridgeport, Ohio; six grandchildren, nine great grand children, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James A. Hoff, officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the VFW at Holly Memorial Gradens Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Martins Ferry Eagles Aeries 456 will hold services on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. .BLANEY, Lt. A ’ (retired) Clive L., 70, of North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Bethesda, died Saturday at home. He was a retired home builder, having worked in the Moundsville area, a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, and served as a Marine fighter pilot during World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.L. and Genie Horn Blaney; a son, Vincent. Surviving are two daughters, Cliva Blaney and Ferol Schlottig, both of Oakland, Calif.; five brothers, Guy and Dwight, both of Bethesda, Durward of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Bill of Wheeling and Dexter of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandsons; a friend, Bea. Friends received at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in in Ebenc- zer Cemetery, Bethesda. Belmont County Council will conduct full militray graveside services. Dexter Hoyt Blaney 1929-2010 Dexter Hoyt Blaney, 81, of Sunrise Court, Carolina Shores, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at his home. Mr. Blaney was bom May 28, 1929 in Washita, Okla., the youngest of six boys to the late Bob Link and Genie Horn Blaney. He was a United States Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, and the owner of a lumber company. Mr. Blaney was a 59 year member of the American Legion, most recent ly a member of the Nocha White Post in Calabash, N.C. and enjoyed retirement from the lumber business after the many years of hard work. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends. He is predeceased by two brothers, Clive Blaney and Dwight Blaney; a brother-in- law, James Brannen, and a sis ter-in-law, Carol Hutchinson. Mr. Blaney is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Jean Blaney; sons, Stephen D. Blaney of Calabash and J. Kevin Blaney (Hilarie) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; daughter, Jo Anne McFarland of Millersport, Ohio; broth-, ers, Guy Blaney (June) of Bethesda, Ohio, Willard Blaney (Rena) of Wheeling, W.Va. and Durward Blaney(Gwendolyn) of Marietta, Ohio; seven grand children; and four great-grand children. Memorials may be made to the Bethesda, Ohio EMS, 101 Maple Avc. Bethesda, OH 43719. A private service will be conducted at a later date. Online condolences may be made fo brunswickfuncralser- vice.com. Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte I Douglas Blaney Douglas Randal Blaney, 22, of 425 Timberline Drive, Vincent, Ohio, went to be with the Lord at 3:48 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2006, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1983, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Randal J. and Connie I. (Perkins) Blaney. Doug attended Ewing School and graduated in 2006. He lived at home with his lov ing family. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Perkins. He is survived by his par ents, his sister, Jeanne Sheff (Paul) of Vincent, and their children, Virginia and Jacob; two brothers: Jason Blaney (Juli) of Vincent, and their daughter, Abigail; and Benjamin Blaney of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; grandparents, Durward and Gwen Blaney of Vincent, and Donald F. Perkins of Belmont, Ohio; and ' several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2006, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bethesda, Ohio, with Evangelist Don Seevers officiating. Visitation will be at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Ohio 339 in Barlow, Ohio, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday. Condolences may be shared at www.cawleyandpeo- plcs.com. DURWARD KENNETH BLANEY 1924-2016 Durward Kenneth Blaney, 91, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio, died April I 26, 2016 at his home in ■ Vincent, Ohio, in the com pany of his family. He was bom December 1, 1924 in 1 Dabney, Arkansas, to the 9 r V :. • late Genie Horn Blaney fjfi and Bob Link Blaney, the g| fourth of their six sons. A devoted husband, $ father, grandfather, great i grandfather, son, and brother, Mr. Blaney was Dunvard Blaney a member of the Veto Church of Christ in Veto, and friends knew his true Ohio. passion was his wife and Mr. Blaney was hon- After 70 years of . orably discharged June marriage, Gwen was still 16, 1944, after proudly the true love of his life. serving his county in the In addition to his par- United States Army. He ents’ was Preceded in served in the South Pacific deadl by his five brothers Theater, as a combat engi- and one g^ndsoivg#-/^ neer and was instrumen- ^r\ ®âney 1S survived tal in operating the base ^y bis wife, Gwendolyn saw mill in the Philippine ®âney» bis four chil- lslands. dren, Becky Blaney Ault, He married Gwendolyn ân(ty (Connie) Blaney, Moore on April 6, 1946 ârry E. Blaney, Mary and the couple settled in âney (Gary) Manning; Bethesda, Ohio. He began ^ grandchildren; and 17 his trucking business and 8reat‘grandchildren. from there, continued to Visitation was held expand his entrepreneur- Friday, April 29 and ial ventures. In the late Saturday, April 30 until 1950’s, Mr. Blaney start the time of service at ed a sole proprietorship Kelly Kemp Braido lumber business, which Patron Funeral Homes later expanded to family & Crematory, 322 N. members and employed Main St., Bethesda, Ohio. approximately 50 peo Pastor Dan Plum offici ple. In July of 1978, Mr. ated. Interment followed Blaney and his family at Ebenezer Cemetery, relocated the business to Bethesda, Ohio. Barlow, Ohio and incor Those wishing to share porated the business into a fond memory or their Blaney Hardwoods of condolences, please visit: Ohio. While it appeared kellykempbraidopalron- to his associates that the funeralhomes.com. business was his main focus in life, his family Dwight Blaney Dwight John Blaney, 83, of Bethesda, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1919 in Lost Comer, Arkansas, a son of the late B. L. and Genie Horn Blaney. Dwight was a Protestant. He was a retired co-owner of Blaney Lumber and Manufacturing of Bethesda, a life member of the Barnesville Moose Lodge, and served in the National Guard in New Mexico. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Clive Blaney. Surviving in addition to his devoted wife of 62 years Jacqueline Pearce Blaney, are three sons, Dennis (Carol) Blaney of Ashville, Ohio, David (Jane) Blaney and Robert Blaney, all of Bethesda; eight grandchildren and four great - grandchildren; four brothers, Guy Blaney of Bethesda, Durward of Vincent, Ohio, Willard (Bill) of Sherrod, W. Va., and Dexter of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Friends will be received Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kelly - Kemp - Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Charles Claypool and Pastor Bill Hayden, officiating. Burial follows in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. Memorial contributions to Valley Hospice, Wheeling, WV 26003. Guy E. Blaney 1918-2014 Guy E. Blaney, 96, of by his brothers, Willard, Bethesda, Ohio, died Dexter, Clive, and Dwight Friday, October 10, 2014 Blaney; four sisters-in-law; at Bamesville Hospital; and two brothers-in-law. He was bom January 7, Guy is survived by 1918 in Dabney, Arkansas, his wife of 69 years, son of the late B.L. Blaney June Blaney; daughter, and Genie Horn Blaney. Patricia (Bob) Lurvey of He was co-owner of Longmont, Colorado; son, Blaney Lumber and James (Brenda) Blaney of Manufacturing until 1978 Bethesda, Ohio; grand and was later employed children, Elaine (Bryan) by Blaney Hardwoods of Swallow of Longmont, Ohio. He was a master Colorado, Carol (Robert) | woodsman and was indus Bond of Littleton, try renowned for his ability Colorado; great-grand to walk long distances on children, Patrick and Isaac rough terrain. Swallow, Eric and Katelyn Guy served in World War Bond; brother, Durward II and was stationed in (Gwendolyn) Blaney of Okinawa, where he served Vincent, Ohio; and numer as a paratrooper. He was ous nieces and nephews. a member of American Visitation was Monday Legion Post #90 in October 13, at Kelly Kemp Bethesda, Bethesda United Braido & Patron Funeral Methodist Church where Home & Crematory, 322 he held many offices and N. Main Street, Bethesda, jobs, and belonged to the Ohio where the services Ohio University Wellness were conducted, Tuesday Center. $ fZ- October 14. Reverend He was an avid gardener Tom Detling officiat who took great delight in ed. Interment followed sharing vegetables with his at Ebenezer Cemetery, neighbors and friends. He Bethesda, Ohio. also enjoyed bowling. Online condolences may In addition to his parents, be sent to: kellykempbraid- he was preceded in death opatronfuneralhomes.com Marilyn Jean Blaney 1930-2014 Marilyn Jean Blaney, 83 of Carolina Shores, NC, Oklahoma City, OK and Bethesd_a. OH, passed away May 28, 2014 at her Carolina Shores home with her family by her side. Marilyn was born in Bethesda on September 7, 1930 to Stephen and Golda Brannen. She was the sister of Carol Marilyn Jean Blaney Hutchison and Jim Brannen who preceded those who attended will her in death. never be forgotten. Marilyn will be lov She is survived by sis ingly remembered by her ter-in-law Cita Brannen. Marilyn married Dexter children, grandchildren and their spouses: son, H. Blaney in 1948 and Stephen Blaney and his they enjoyed 62 years of son Travis; son, Kevin marriage until Dexter’s Blaney, his wife, Hilarie. death in 2010. Grandchildren; Andrew, Marilyn was foremost a his wife, Joy and their wife, mother and home children, Jory and Toby; maker, but also worked Laura, Kathryn, Claire as a hospital volunteer, pianist and bookkeeper. and Jordan, daughter; The “Blaney” home on Jo Ann McFarland and Gail Ave. was filled with her son Adam and his Marilyn’s love and kind wife, Bobie and their ness and was the focal children Dylan, Ryley and new daughter point for the cverlast- “Blaney” due to arrive I ing friendship between any day. The Blaney the Blaneys, DuBois, children, their spouses, Garrett, Marie Orrison grandchildren and friends and many others. were blessed with Dexter Marilyn loved the and Marilyn’s hospitality many years of her annu and generosity for their al trips with Dexter and lifetime. /3 /2- their special friends the During As a companion, a Mogaveros. mother and friend, these later years, Marilyn Marilyn is a great exam enjoyed thoroughly ple of a well lived life. her bridge games with Marilyn was a wonderful her friends in Carolina woman with the perfect Shores. combination of beauty Holidays in the home and intelligence. We will and summer vacations miss her. with the family were Private arrangements Marilyn’s specialty and were at the convenience the fun and laughter for of the family. Michael Blaney-March 31, 1955-December 27, 2013

Survived by his children Cole and Isabella. Visitation, Friday, January 3,12-1 pm, Funeral Service to follow at 1 pm. Services held at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd. In lieu of flowers, a Mike Blaney Children Memorial Fund has been set up through Key Bank (5501 S. Broadway, Littleton, Colorado 80121 or any Key Bank location) Share memories of Mike at HoranCares.com. Rena M. Emory Blaney, 84, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully, July 10, 2011 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, with her loving family members by her side. She was bom October 11, 1926 in Bethesda, Ohio, daughter of the late G.D. Emory and Joey Craft Emory. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Glen and Arlos; and sisters, Audry and Juanita. Surviving is her husband of 65 years, Willard O. "Bill" Blaney; six children, Sheila (Hank) Fitzpatrick of Wheeling, West Virginia, Rodney (Wanda) Blaney of Cross Junction, Virginia, Cindy (Dale) Ward of Wheeling, West Virginia, Nancy (Al) Bishop of Wheeling, West Virginia, Tim (Lesia) Blaney of Stephen City, Virginia, and Beverly (Bob) Gibb of New Martinsville, West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Edward Emory of Bethesda, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; and other family members. Rena was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and special friends; Patty, Amy, Marge, Lynn, Nancy, Kortnie, Made, and Cindy. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and holding hands with her husband, Bill. The sun shined, as her soul soared to heaven. Visitation will be held at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home in Bethesda, Ohio on July 12, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Services will be conducted on July 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to: KellyKempBraid FuneralHome.com. Robert Blaney 1948-2014 Robert Blaney, 65, of Bcthesda, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia, after a very courageous battle with can cer. He was bom October 11, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the youngest son of Jacqueline Blaney of St. James City, Florida and the late Dwight Blaney. Bob was a member of James City, Florida; broth Bethesda Christian Church. ers-in-law, Robert Schultz ' He was co-owner of the and Terry (Edie) Schultz, family business, Blaney both of Bethesda, Ohio; Lumber, for many years. and many nieces, nephews, Most recently, he had been cousins, and friends. a substitute teacher for In accordance with Bob’s Bamesville Schools. An wishes, a private service avid golfer, he loved the will be conducted at the con game. venience of his family. Pas Bob was preceded in death tors Tim Snyder and Barry by his father and sister-in- Peters will officiate. law, Shirley McFarland. In lieu of flowers, memo In addition to his mother, he rial contributions may be is survived by his wife, Don made to: The Samaritan’s na Bolon Blaney; son, Rob Women’s Group, Bethesda (Jcnn) Blaney of San Fran Christian Church, P.O. Box cisco, California; daughter, 517, Bethesda, Ohio 43719, Shannon (Peter) Stambcr- c/o Iris Russell, Treasurer. sky of Arlington, Virginia; The family wishes to thank grandson, PJ; stepson, all the wonderful and car Mickey (Carol) Bolon of ing staff at Schiffler Cancer Lima, Ohio; stepdaughter, Center, UPMC, Valley Hos Jennie (Jim) Ellis of Bethes pice, and wonderful neigh da, Ohio; 14 step grandchil bors, Harlan, Diane, and dren; brother, Denny (Carol) Michelle. BJaney of Ashville, Ohio, Online condolences may be Dave (Jane) Blaney of St. sent to: kcllykempbraidopa- tronfuneralhomes.com I Willard (Bill) Blaney 1926-2013 Willard (Bill) Blaney, 86, of Mt. Olivet, WV, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his home. He was bom July 28, 1926 in Vinita, Oklahoma, son of the late Bob Blaney and Genie Home Blaney. Bill attended school in many states before his family settled in Bethesda, Ohio, where he met his wife of 66 years, Rena M. Emory. He graduated from Bethesda High School and attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where Willard (Bill) Blaney he enjoyed the sport of box children; two brothers, Guy ing. Bill left college to enter (June) Blaney and Durward i the Army, during World War (Gwendolyn) Blaney; two sis- II. As a local, custom home ters-in-law, Jacque Blaney and builder, he provided homes for Marilyn Blaney; several niec nearly 1000 families, built the es, nephews, and cousins; spe Moundsville Baptist Church, cial cousin, Conrad Blaney; and the Marshall County and his special angels, Patty, Osteopathic Hospital, which Larry, Amy, Lynn, Cindy, is now the Marshall County Kortnie, Macy, and Paisley. Board of Education building, in Family and friends are wel Moundsville, WV. Bill loved come to visit, Wednesday feeding the birds, taking walks 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at on his farm, spending time with Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron his wife, Rena, and his family. Funeral Home, 322 North He was a member of Bethesda Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio, United Methodist Church. where the service will be con In addition to his parents, ducted, Thursday at 1 p.m. Bill was preceded in death by Reverend Tom Detling will his wife, Rena and his broth be officiating. Interment will ers, Dwight, Dexter, and Clive. follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bill is survived by his four Bethesda, Ohio, daughters, Sheila (Henry) Belmont County Honor Fitzpatrick, Cindy (Dale) Guard will conduct a Military Ward, Nancy (Harry) Bishop, Service, Thursday 12:45 p.m. BLANKENSHIP, Ashley Lucille, 19; ol'Wheeling, VVV, died Sunday, Septem ber 13. 2009. She was born January 9. 1990, in Wheeling, WV., the daughter of Clarence Blankenship and his wife. Judy of Wheeling; and Terri Chafin Blankenship of Wheeling. She was a Methodist by faith. In addition her parents, she is also survived by a a brother, Charles Blankenship of Wheeling; and several Aunts. Uncles, and Cousins. Friends will be received 2 p.m. until the time of servic es at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36lh and Jacob Sts., South Wheel ing, with the Reverend Mark A. Zelewicz, Sr., officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family. kenshig M Cecelia Ellen, 91, of 63089 Toad Hollow Road, Bellaire, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday in the Bell Nursing Home, Morristown. She was a retired employee of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, and a member of West Bellaire Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer; her parents, Robert and Agnes Kedward; four brothers; two sisters. Surviving are a CP daughter, Ellen Parr of Bellaire; three sisters, Ethel Fisher of Flint, Mich., Virginia Holland of 3 Moundsville and Mae Ketchum of Pomeroy, Ohio; two grandchildren; ^ six great-grandchildren. Friends— received 7-9 p.m. today at_ 0° Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 1 1 __ a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Hollyi— O Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, r r* .i? -o >5 ■:' Jane Anderson Olnick. Mrs. Blankenship was a retired employee of Figaretti’s, Wheeling and a Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brother, Edmond, Harold and Leo Olnick; a sister, Freda Rejonis. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph Olnick of Indianapolis, Ind. and George “Jay” Olnick and his wife Margaret of Moundsville; four sisters, Trudel Krinzel of Wheeling, Evelyn Starkey Of Moundsville, Patricia Diehl of Ben wood and Yvonne Hartley and her husband Don of Glen Dale; a sister-in-law, Peggy Olnick of Moundsville; several nieces and nephews. Friends received from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue Moundsville. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard, W.Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alt- mPVPr mm \ Andrew pi[as Andrew Jo" 'T> §u 5ane. Highway, Martins Ferry, died Friday evening in Wheeling ^ Medical Park. He was born Sept 3 1922 in Toronto, Ohio, a son of J SutakBlaschaki ** Mary Helen | Martins*Ferry

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> R°sary devotions will ■ be said Monday at 3 p.m., Wake. ■ services at 7 p.m. and VFW ser-l vices at 8 p.m., all in the funeral I home. 1 Memorial contributions may be I made to St. Mary’s Catholic I [Church. I Lottie Blaschak Lottie (Dudzik) Shrodes Blaschak, 87/North Zane High way, Martins Ferry, died Saturday Feb T7_, 2001 at bastOhio Re gional Long Term Care Martins Ferry. She was bom July 30, 1913 in Weirton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Paul and Sophia Dudzik. ^ She was a member of St. Mary s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxil iary, Council 1421. In addition to her parents, she__03 was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard C. Shrodes and her second husband. Andrew J. O' Blaschak; a son, Richard Schrodes \ p ^ Jr.; four brothers, Thomas, Stanley, -p" Joseph and John Dudzik; three sis- ou ters, Rose Malatesta, Mary Fekete, and Sophia Decker; a grandson, ^ Paul J. Shrodes. “ Surviving are a son, Lemoyne b. / Shrodes of Martins Ferry; a sister, p?- Estella Pajunen of Martins Ferry; • —p two grandchildren, Andrew L. Shrodes of El Paso, Texas and Kanya M. Shrodes of Bannock; two ^ great grandchildren. r> Friends will be received Mon day, 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heslop Fu neral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Mar tins Ferry. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Thomas Magary and the Rev. Bernard Krajcovic officiating. Bur ial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recited Tuesday at 3 p.m. followed by wake services at 7:30 p.m., both in the funeral home. BLASCHALK, Joseph L., S7, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, died Monday. July 21, 2008, in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio. Joe was born May 21, 1921. in Empire, Ohio, the son of the late Michael and Mary (Blasko) Blaschalk. Joe was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction: and was a veteran of the United Stales Army during WWII. He was the owner of Blaschalk Funeral Home in Mingo Junction since 1964: and Was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 60 years. He was a member of the Mingo Junction American Legion and Lions Club as well as the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers. George and Daniel Blaschalk. Joe is survived by his wife, Margaret (Bray) Bias chalk: a sister. Margaret Wright and her husband. Floyd, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio: nieces, Marilyn Roush and Rosemary Dorff; two nephews, David and Christopher Wright; and dear friend, Gina Cornelius Wright. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m.. and Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 1 15 Union Ave., Mingo Junction, where Vigil services will be held Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday, at 10 a.m., at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction with Father James Dunfee as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Empire, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to cither St. Agnes Catholic Church or the Mingo Junction Lions Club. Margaret BLASCHALK, Margaret Virginia Bray, 87, of Virginia Mingo Junction, Ohio, died Monday January 3, Blaschalk 2011 at Country Club Manor, Steubenville, Ohio. Margaret was bom in Empire, Ohio on July 19, July 19, 1923 -Jan 3, 2011 1923, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Griffith Bray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Blaschalk in 2008, and her sister Marilyn Stevenson. Margaret was the co-owner of Blaschalk Funeral Home, a member of Harmony Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Mingo Lions Club and White Shrine. Surviving are two nieces: Rosemary Dorff and her husband Sam of Johnstown, Ohio, and Marilyn Roush and her husband Jeffrey of Bloomingdale, Ohio; a special friend, Gina Cornelius Wright of Sumter, SC.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Margaret and Floyd Wright; close friends, Sandy Cornelius and Judy Eddy, and several great nieces, nephews and her beloved cat “Oscar”. Friends will be received Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 115 Union Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio where services will be held Saturday January 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sam Davis, officiating. Interment will follow \Wx at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Empire, Ohio. Offer online condolences and view Margaret’s Video Tribute at www.wilsonfuneralhomes. com BLASCZAK, Mary T., 87, 1 of Weirton, W.Va., died Friday, November 26, 2004 in Weirton Medical Center, Weirton. She was born February 7, 1917 in New Cumberland, W.Va., daughter of the late Joseph Narkiewicz and Aleksan- dra Rackus Narkiewicz. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Weirton, where she was also a member of the Christian Moth ers and the Rosary Society. She was also a member of the P.N.A. Mary retired as Owner/Propri etor of the White Eagle Tavern of Weirton, which she ran with her late husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Stanley Blasczak, who passed February 4, 1982; : two brothers, Joseph Narkiewicz and Benjamin Evansiewicz; a stepbrother, Vincent Zucosky; a sister, Bernice Gajtka; and a stepsister, Lucille Recinella. Surviving are three daughters, Emma Jean Robinson and her husband, William J., of Weirton, Sylvia Lamb and her husband, Luke R. Jr., of Palm Beach, Fla., and Mary Louise Bierach and her husband, Karl L., of Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Alex Zucosky ; and his wife, Josephine, of Weir ton; four grandchildren, Timothy J. Robinson and his wife, Susan,1 of Manassas, Va., Sandra Ther- mes and her husband, Jeffrey, of Woodbridge, Va., Karl P. Bier ach and his wife, Julie, of Tuc son, Ariz., and Kurt T. Bierach of Tulsa, Okla.; and three great grandchildren, Vanessa Robin son and Michael and Emily Thermes. Friends received Sunday, November 28, 2004 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, Inc., 380 Penco Road, Weirton, W.Va., where a wake service will be held at 7 BLASKOVICH, Francis J. (Frank ), 85, of I Edgewater Park, New Jersey died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice Center, Mt Holly, N.J. Frank was born and raised in Yorkvill^-QH, attended Linsly Military Academy in Wheeling W.V. Upon graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Army assigned to duties in Japan post WWII. After completing his mil itary service, Frank attended Memphis State University, where he played football and earned his masters degree in edu cation. Post graduation Frank taught high school and coached football in Memphis TN and Steubenville, OH before moving to New Jersey where he continued his career as a high school teacher and football coach, first at Pemberton H.S. and then Shawnee H.S. Frank finished his career teaching at Lenape H.S., Mt. Laurel, NJ. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara ( ncc Douglass). He is sur vived by his four children, Mary Pallis (Steve), John (Ginny), Barbara Hampton (the late Joseph), Feb (Charlie); and 11 beautiful grandchildren. Frank is also survived by his beloved sis ter, Josephine Schuster of Yorkville, OH. The visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 9:30- 1 1:30 a.m. immediately followed by an 11:30 a.m. funeral service, all at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Burial will be at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that dona tions be made to: The Linsly School, 60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, W.V. 26003 BLASKOVICH, Frank J., 83, of RD No. 1, Colliers, W.Va., died in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling W.Va. on July 6, 2008. He was born March 1 8. 1925 in McKees Rocks, Pa., the son of Peter and Teresa Fischer Blaskovich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Tere sa Fischer Blaskovich; and a sister, Matilda (Tillie) Graf of Oak Harbor, Washington. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth McAlpine Blaskovich; son, Frank J. Blaskovich, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Wheeling; a brother, Peter D. Blaskovich and his wife, Helen, of Col liers; a sister, Catherine B. Smith of Wellsburg, W.Va.; along with several nieces and nephews. He was a 53 year member of Ohio Operating Engineers Local No. 1 8 as a heavy equipment operator; and a 62 year member of Goodwill Grange No. 499; member of Northern Panhandle Pomona Grange No. 12; and West Vir ginia Slate Grange. In his 53 years as an Oper ating Engineer he worked on many road, power plant and building construction projects in the upper Ohio Valley. During his early years he developed a keen interest and knowledge of local history. This knowledge was used to solve puzzles in the book Leaves of History of the Cross Creek Area. Co-creator of this document, Kathryn C. Slasor, is quoted as bestowing upon Frank the honor of “Historian Emeritus of the Hilltops above Cross Creek.” Viewing will be Wednes day from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wellsburg. Funeral will be held Thurs day at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Charles Isinghood officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goodwill Grange No. 499 Colliers. BLATCHLEY, Grace E., 84, of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at her home. She was bom Dec. 8, 1918 in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late Stephen and Neva Koehnlein Blatchley. Grace was a self employed accountant and realtor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James H. Blatchley. Private services and interment in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry will be held at the conven ience of the family. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. BLATNIK, Dr. Albert Michael, 87, of Chestnut Street, Wheeling, died on February 25. 201 l.^A/ He was born in Bridge* port. Ohio on May 1923 a son of the late Frank and Rose Blatnik. He was a graduate o» Bridgeport High School, received his undergraduate degree from West Libert) University, his Masters Decree in Science at the University of Pittsburgh and his Doctorate of Edu cation, at West Virginia University. He was an Army Veter an of World War II. where and John Blatnik of he fought in the Battle ot Bridgeport. Ohio, the Bulge and the Korean Surviving is his wife of Conflict! 48 years,"Thais Francis Dr. Blatnik began his O'Donnell Blatnik; son. professional career as a Floyd William Shuler and teacher and football, base- his wife Patricia of Wheel- ball and basketball coach ing? W.Va.; daughter, Judy at Bridgeport High and St. Shuler Luff and her hus- Clairsville High Schools in band William of Charlotte, Ohio where he pushed his N.C.: son. David Lloyd passion for sports into his Shuler and his wife Shirley players. and their two children Dr. Blatnik was a member Franklin Shuler and Melis- of the Ohio County Board sa Shuler of Weirton, of Education for 1 2 years W.Va. and also served as the Dr. Blatnik, known as board’s president. Blatnik “Poppie” to his family, was constantly connected was deeply adored by his and committed to the stu- three granddaughters dents and families he Karen Shuler Stakem of served. Wheeling, W.Va., Amy Dr. Blatnik was a pro- Shuler "Goodwin of fessor, coach. Athletic Charleston, W.Va. and Director and Chairman of Ashlee Shawn Luff of the School of Health and Charlotte, N.C. Physical Education at His five great grandchil- West Liberty University, dren Katie, Jack, Joe, The building of Physical Maggie and Sam have all Education which today inherited his passion for adorns his name in his learning, animals and ice honor, “Albert M. Blatnik cream cakes. Hall" hosted under his Dr. Blatnik was a mem- leadership some of the ber of St. Joseph Cathedral country's most talented Parish, served as chairman basketball, baseball, and of the Permanent Diaconale football players. Formation Committee for Dr. Blatnik's lifelong the Diocese of Wheeling- career as a coach, skill and Charleston and served as knowledge of the game, the former chairman of the and determination to have Board of St. Joseph Semi- every player succeed led to nary. Dr. Blatnik's induction His deep laugh, clever into the West Liberty sense of humor, commit- Sporis HaU of Fame, the ment to the Democratic West Liberty University Party and to all living crea- Academy and into the tures both two and four West Virginia University legged will be deeply School of Physical Educa- missed by all who knew tion Hall of Fame. and loved him. Because of his passion Friends will be received for running and the belief on Sunday February 27 that everyone can help do from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at their part in building a bet- Altmeyer Funeral Home, ter community, in 1979 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Dr. Blatnik along with his Funeral liturgy which son Floyd opened the will be celebrated at St. doors of the Hole N Run ’ Joseph Cathedral on Mon- .located on Washington dav at 1 1 a.m. with the Avenue. Dr. Blatnik ran all Very Rev. Msgr. Kevin aspects of the business but Quirk as celebrant most importantly he interment will be held at touched the lives of everv the convenience of the fam- person who had the n|ea«T iiv ure of standing in hu Memorial contributions office doorway to talk nni m-iv be made to the A1 and itics, read the latest “th’ Thais Blatnik Scholarship Far Side” cartoon or askph Fund at West Liberty Um- for his much coveted versity. advice. ed v on-line condolences In addition to his n',r ftiaV be expressed to the ents he was preceded; Kmily al www.altmeyer. I death by brothers, FranU cor" Father Succumbss Frankmm&L* Street, Bridgeport, father o C Frank Blatnik of St. Clairsville, j passed away Saturday morning I following a lengthy illness. Mr. Blatnik was born in Aus- : tria, October 17, 1SSS. but has . been a resident of Bridgeport the past fifty years.- He is a former I employee of Lorain Coal and | Lock Company of Blaine, retir- : ihg ten years ago. He was. a ! Catholic by faith, a member of : Eagles' Lodge No. 995 of Bridge- | port, Local No. 215 9 UMWA of | Blaine, and SNPJ Lodge No. 13 of Bridgeport. Surviving are his wife, Rose Strauss Blatnik, three sons, Frank Blatnik, St. Clairsville; & I John Blatniky-Lansing;; and Air r- i bert Blatnik at home;- five grandchildren and three sisters. The body was taken to the ; Howard H .Wilson Funeral Home,' Bridgeport, where funer O al services were held from the chapel Tuesday with Rev. Father Hacheyar officiating and inter ment followed in St. Anthony’s a cemetery, Blaine. Frank Blatnik (oUl^| Frank J. Blatnik, 73, of Greentree Drive, St. Clairsville, died Friday in St. Clairsville. He was born Nov. 21, 1917 at Bridgeport, a son of the late Frank Sr. and Rose Strauss Blatnik. He was a retired steelworker for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, SNJP Lodge, 2?-year member of Ohio Valley Football Officials Associa tion, former member of St. C. Vol unteer Fire Dept., and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Whatley Blatnik; two sons, Frank of Swanton and Mickey of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Clara Rose) Knauss of Rochester Hills, Mich.; two brothers, John of Bridgeport and Dr. Albert of Wheeling; seven grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends then received at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy with Mass at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Robert H. Punke officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil ser vices at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saints Club Football Field Light Fund. BLATNIK, Gladys, 89 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Lansing, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at Park Health£.&Hte.r St. Clairsville. j She was born July 3. 1922 in Blaine, a daughter of the late John and Gladys Bentkowski Wieleba. Gladys formerly worked as deputy clerk for the Belmont County Clerk of Courts, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolftiurst, and the CWC of the Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John L. Blatnik in 2004, two sisters, Jen Bohus, and Stella Potnick. Gladys is survived by a son, Dr. Jay (Maureen) Blatnik of Powell, Ohio, a daughter, Johnette Pollock of St. Clairsville, a sister, Evelyn Cencula of Cincinnati, grandchildren, Jeff (Miranda), Travis, and Paul Pollock, Mara and Sara Blatnik, and one great granddaughter, Ava Pollock. Members of the family will receive friends at the Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside Thursday June 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, with Fr. John Mucha offici ating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove. Wake serv ice will be recited at Thursday 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. John Blatnik John Louis Blatnik, 82, of Lansing, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at his home. He was born March 10, 1921 at Bridgeport, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Rose Strauss Blatnik. He retired as Deputy Director of Workers Compensation for the State of Ohio, but will mostly be remembered as a professional baseball great from the Ohio Valley. He played professional baseball from 1939 to 1947 except for four years when he served his country with the US Air Force during World War II. John played with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1949 and 1950 before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he was acquired to fill in for the injured, Stan Musial. After his playing days were over, he continued to have a pro found impact on the game he loved. As a result of his love of kids, he, with the former Mayor of Martins Ferry, John Laslo, co founded the Colt and Pony Leagues. In 1998, John was honored with the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame’s Man of the Year and was inducted into the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. In 1999, the Belmont County commissioners passed a resolu tion that gave Chermont Road the honorary name of Johnny Blatnik Road. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank J. and infant sis ter, Rose Blatnik. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Wielcba Blatnik, one son, Dr. Jay and his wife Maureen Blatnik of Powell, Ohio; one daughter, Johnettc Pollock of St. Clairsvillc, Ohio; one brother, Dr. A1 and his wife the Honorable Thais Blatnik of Wheeling, W. Va. John is also survived by three grandsons, Paul, Travis and Jeff Pollock and two granddaughters, Mara and Sara Blatnik; and several nieces and nephews. A special friend and caregiver, Laura Coey, also survives. Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, W.olfhurst, with Monsignor Mark J. Froelich, cel ebrant. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. BLATNIK, Joseph J. “Red,” 86, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Friday, January 3, 2014 at home. He was born in Bridgeport on October 30. 1927, a son of the late John Joseph and Josephine Smith Blatnik. Red was a retired employee of Ohio Department of Transportation; a U.S. Army WWII veteran, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Wolfhurst, Ohio; and Wolfhurst Volunteer Fire Department member and Capt. of the Emergency Squad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marline J. (Malone) Blatnik; sisters, Ceil Starosciak, and JoAnn Pausic. He is survived by a daughter, Maureen (Ed) Rouse and a son, John Blatnik all of Bridgeport; a sister, Helen Jezewski of Dearborn, MI; three grand children, Connie (Scott) Graham of West Liberty, WV, Mark and Teresa Rouse both of Bridgeport; three great- grandchildren, Allanha Sommers and Madison and Cory Graham. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, with Rev. John Mucha, as celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date. / The family Being assisted by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wolfhurst Vol. Fire Department. '» * Josephine Blatnik Josephine Smith Blatnik, 90, Dearborn. Mich., formerly of Bridgeport, died Sunday tnlv 19%^a.t Oakwood Hospital, Dear born. She was bom Aug. 5, 1905 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late John and Ursula Smith. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Jn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band. John Blatnik: a daughter. Joan Pausic. Surviving are a son, Joseph of Bridgeport: two daughters, Cecilia f Starosciak and Helen Jezewski * both of Dearborn; a sister, Caroline ^ Eng/ehardt of Bridgeport; five ^ grandchildren; 14 great-grandchU- dren: a great-great-grandchild. * Friends will be received Sunday ^ I to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral’ —' Home, 920 National Road, Brook- side. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at . St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bridgeport, with Monsignor Frank ' Manieri officiating. Burial follows in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Blaine. Vigil services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. J BLATNIK, Marline J., 79, of Bridgeport died Sunday November 20. 201 1 at Wheeling Hospital. She was bom November 13, 1932 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Mark and Hilda Lang Malone. She was a retired employee of Heartland Lansing Nursing Home, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, and a member of the Heartland Dixie music group who traveled to all nursing home to entertain the patients. Marline is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Joseph J. Blatink; a daughter, Maurene (Ed) Rouse; and a son, John Blatnik both of Bridgeport; three grandchildren, Connie (Scott) Graham of West Liberty, and Mark and Teresa Rouse of Bridgeport; three great grandchildren Cody, and Madison Graham, and Allanha Sommers. Family and friends are invited to a memorial Mass on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst with Fr. John Mucha officiating. Interment at the con vince of the family in Linwood Cemetery Blaine. Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memo-1 rial contributions may be made to Children International P.O. Box 219055 Kansas City MO. 64121. Mrs. Rose Mrs. Rose Blatnik, 74, Bridgeport, died Monday in the ; Ohio Valley General Hospital. She was born at Moon Run, Pa., July 12, 1895, a daughter of John and Ursula Pottachar Strauss. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the Rosary and Altar Society, St. Ann Society, K.S.K.J. Lodge No. 23, S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 13 and the Democrat Federated Women's Club. She was preced ed in death by her husband, Frank, in 1958. Surviving are three sons. Frank. St. Clairsville. John, Lansing, Dr. Albert Blatnik, RD 2, Triadelphia, five sisters, Mrs. Christina Prince, Mrs. Pauline Aubrey, Mrs. Josephine Blatnik, Mrs. Caroline Englehardt, all of Bridgeport, Mrs. Cecilia Pryat- tel, Cleveland, one brother. rt Joseph Smith in Chicago, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated Wednesday at St. Anthony's Church with Fr. Mark Hochevar as celebrant. Burial 8 was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. N BLATT, Bob C., 84, of Paden City, WV, died Mon day, October 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born March 2, 1928 on Paden Fork Road near Paden City, WV son of the late Virgil and Iva Snod grass Blatt. He was a retired mainte nance repairman at PPG Industries, a loving father who cared very much about his family, had a strong love for the Blessed Mother and was a devout Catholic and member of the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Paden City, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Ruth Budd Blatt; son-in-law, Bruce Headley; brother, Wilbert Blatt and two sisters, Mary Kidder and Dreva Har ris. Surviving are his nine children, four sons, Robert (Kathi) Blatt of Hannibal, O.tL Dennis (Barbara) Blatt of Williamstown, WV, Joseph (Janet) Blatt of New Martinsville, WV, Daniel (Heather) Blatt of Moundsville, WV; five daughters, Susan Rose of Bethel Park, PA, Renee Headley of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Rita Berardinelli of New Martinsville, WV, Carol (Dave) Tallman of New Martinsville, WV, Barbara (Matt) Bailey of St. Marys, WV; wife, Betty; 24 grand children, Alisha, Michael, Brian (Tori), Laura, Sarah, Natalie (Mike), Valerie (JP), Amber, BJ, Josh, Robby, Anna, David (Natalie), Daniel (Amanda), Nathan, Joseph (Holly), Sam (Michah), Katie, Alexa, Quentin, Connor, Josalyn, Matthew, Andrew; 13 great grandchildren, Sophie, Rachel, Tyler, Avery, B eau, Isaiah, Dylan, B rooks, Kennedy, Olivia, Millie, Maxon, Gwen; three broth ers, Ernie (Dorothy) Blatt, Tom (Shirley) Blatt, Frank Blatt; five sisters, Betty Bil- leter, Lena (Gene) Smith, Mclva Stroup, Phyllis Son- neberger and Bonnie llizer, several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-8 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Jarvis-Williams Funer al Homes in Paden City. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Paden City with Fr. James McCafftery and Fr. James LaCrossc as co-celebrants. Rosary service at 7 Thurs day evening and Christian Wake service at 7:30 p.m. Both will be conducted at the funeral home. Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens, New Martinsville, WV. In lieu of flowers memori al contributions may be made in Bob’s name, to the Priest Health and Retirement Fund, Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston, P.O. Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003. “Dessie” Miller Harlan, 76, of Paden City, W.Va., died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003 at home. She was born June 21, 1927 in Silver Hill, W.Va., the daugh ter of the late Clarence and Chloie Stem Miller. She was a member of the Paden City Christian Church. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Harlan; her sec ond husband, Wilbert Blatt; three brothers. Merle, Albert and Rus sell Miller; and two sisters, Mary Cain and Georgie White. Survivors include three sons, Garry (Anita) Harlan of New Martinsville, W.Va., Leland (Karen) Harlan of Paden City and Dennis Harlan of Sardis, Ohio; a brother, Veril (Mildred) Miller of Steubenville, Ohio; a step-son, Eddie (Ida) Blatt of Paden City; a step-daughter, Dar lene (Dave) Freeman of Friendly, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Pam Tuttle, Heather Yoho and Loretta Williams. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Evangelist Gary Mattingly offici ating. Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City. ELIZABETH BLATT Elizabeth “Betty” L. Blatt, 82, of Port Charlotte, |EL, formerly of Wheeling, f WV, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was bom April 17, 1931. Betty retired as president of Blatt Heating and Air Conditioning and worked at Dieckmann's Florist, She was a member of St. Michael’s Church Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William “Bill” Blatt Jr.; daughter, Cheryl (Joseph) Schreiber of Weirton, WV; sons, Allen of San Diego, Calif., Kim of Port Char lotte, FL, Guy (Cheri) of Hayward CA, and Bryan (Robin) of Martins Ferry, oh. -~rL~------A get-together with William Blatt for family and friends is being planned at Schwcrtfeger Shelter, Wheeling Park, on Sunday, September 28, 2014 from 1-4 p.m. For more information you can contact Bryan Blatt. BLATT, Mary Elizabeth Mokosh, 89, of Elm Grove, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at home. Bom in Wheeling on August 10, 1914, Mary was the daugh ter of the late Joseph and Veron ica Orisek. She was a member of St. Vin cent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Blatt in 1976; a granddaughter. Penny Blatt; two sisters, Betty Mokosh and Catherine Nowacky; and three brothers, Joseph, Steven and Paul Mokosh. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Eble of Lansing, Ohio, Carolyn Blatt of Wheeling, Nancy Freeman of Valley Grove and Kathy Kramer and her hus band, Bemie of Wheeling; three sons, John J. Blatt and Jim Blatt and his wife, Peg, all of Wheel ing, and Richard Blatt and his wife, Renee of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Heslop and Virginia Mokosh both of Wheel ing; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Altmeycr Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove Thurs day, June 3, 2004 from 2-8 p.m. Vigil services will be held Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Fri day at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. Interment in Mt. Calvary Ceme tery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98 East Cove Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. BLATT, Ronald J., II, infant son of Ronald J. and Kathy A. (Schuetz) Blatt of Wheeling, W.Va., died Monday. May 12, 2008. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his five sis ters, Emily Gracin, Annabel- la. Lauryn Sophia. Kala Raelle and Olivia Jule Blatt. Funeral service and inter ment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com Delbert Blatter hi Delben S. Blatter, 74, 115 Lucie Ave., DeLand, Fla., died Friday, January 13, 1989 at Fish Memorial Hospital in DeLand. He was bom January 18, 1914 and had been a resident of DeLand for 15 years, coming from Hollywood, Fla. Mr. Blatter taught math and sci ence in public schools in Ohio and Florida, having taught and coached in Barnesville in the early 1940s. His last position was at North Miami High School. He was a member of the Spring Garden Church of Christ at DeLand. He is survived by his wife, Mar garet; a daughter, Ann Shelton of DeLand; a son, William A. Blatter of Key Largo, Fla.; sisters, Olga Cox, DeLand, Beatrice Crawford, Cincin nati, and Neva Gasser, Rittman; a brother, Alton Blatter, Hebron; and four grandchildren. k Services were held at the Lank ford Funeral Home in DeLand. H v ELLSWORTH BLATTLER Ellsworth Blattler, 92, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio died Sunday, January 15 in the Arbors at Woods- fieldv oL0/y He was born September 26, 1924 near Beallsville, a son of the late Clyde and Lula Brock Blattler, Ellsworth was a self- employed truck driver for his family’s business. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in- law, Irene and Eugene Dan- gel. Visitation will beHield Friday, January 20 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ellsworth’s memory to “Crossed Paws Animal Shelter,” 41383 Stone- house Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793. Online condolences may be offered at harperfh.net. BLATTER, Mary, 81 of Clarington, Ohio died Thursday, December 24, 2009 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va. She was bom May 29, 1928 in Indian Head, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Sheldon McClain and Lula Cramer. She was the owner and operator of Blattler TV, and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, both in Clarington. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Arlie Glotfelty and Harold Blattler, one daughter, Toni Fry, one son. Michael Glotfelty, one sister, and two brothers. Survivors include a son, Larry' (Catherine) Glotfelty and a daughter-in-law, Christine Glotfelty. both of Clarington, three step daughters, Sandra Kay Russell of Hebron, Ohio, Sharon Denise Shade of Weirton, W.Va., Teresa Lynn Little of Woodstock, Geo., three step sons, John Ralph Blattler of Dilles Bottom, Ohio, Ronald Eugene Blattler and Donald Wayne Blattler, both of Clarington. Five grandchil dren and six great grand children. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Clarington Cemetery. Memorial luncheon will be held Monday, December 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Clarington Fire Hall. Memorial contributions my be made to: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 124 Shepherd Place, P.O. Box 127, Clarington, Ohio 43915 or Clarington Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 256 Clarington, Ohio 43915. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Clarington. . - 339 S. Broadway St., Barnesville, died Sunday in Barnesville Hospital. She was a Protestant. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Campbell- Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville. Interment in Southern Cemetery, Barnesville.

Jean Blattner Jeai/fe'flo^es'^a^tner, 64, of 339 S. Broadway St., Barnes ville, died Sunday in Barnesville Hospital. She was born May 7, 1922 at Waynesburg, Pa., G6 daughter of the late Earl and Martha Ankrom Bryant. She was a Protestant. Surviving are several nieces H and nephews. ■N There will be no visitation. Private services will be Tues & day at 11 a.m. in in Campbell- Plumly Funeral Home, Barnes ville, with the Rev. John Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in 9 Southern Cemetery, Barnes ville. /a:if r| ,v> ; fcty &yM'h wM& ia BLATTNER, Nita Mae Kirkbride, 50, of Therese Marie Drive, Wheeling, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, in the Wheeling Hospital, She was born February 27, 1956 in Wheeling, the daugh ter of the late Carl E. Kirkbride, Sr. and Alice L. Wheeler Kirk bride who passed away on Feb ruary 1,2007. Nita was a graduate of the former Wheeling High School; a former Truss Designer at Blattner Truss in McMechen, W.Va.; and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Kaye Taylor. Surviving are her husband, Louis S. “Butch” Blattner; two daughters, Sherri Kocher and her husband, B.J., of Dal ton, Ga. and Kristin Palazzo of Wheeling; two sisters, Judy Berisford of Wheeling and Libby Pompeo and her hus band, Michael, of Wheeling- two brothers, Frank Kirkbride and his wife, Pat, of Wheeling and Carl E. Kirkbride, Jr. and his wife, Sally, of Wheeling' and six grandchildren, Brax ton Brown, Austin Brown Tyler Knox, Logan Bogdon’, Cameron Bogdon and Haley Kocher. 3 Friends received on Friday February 9, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Rd at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held on Satur day, February 10, 2007, at I I a.m. with the Reverend Mar garet Carr-Nickell officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDon ald House. Laura Blazejewski Laura A. Klepadlo Blazejewski, age 103, of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Monday, May 12, 2003 at the Forest Hills Nursing Home at St. Clairsville, Ohio. Laura was born February 9, 1900 at Scranton. Pa., the daughter of the late Stanley and Ursula Buynarowski Klepadlo. She was a member of St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church, Dillonvale. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband Frank S. Blazejewski in 1972, her son Edmund in 1981, a great - granddaughter Leslie Potetti, brothers Anthony, John and Frank Klepadlo, sisters Stella Peltz and Helen Shores. Surviving are her sons Frank of Pleasant Grove, Ohio, Stanley of Dillonvale, her daughter Pearl and her husband Leo Potetti of Miami, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 - Second Street, Dillonvale on Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Vigil services on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church with Monsignor John C. Kolesar, celebrant. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Laura’s memory may be made to the Fr. Rojewski Fund of St. Adalbert’s Church, 39 Smilhfield St., Dillonvale, Ohio 43917. Betty Blazek-57^’/^ Betty L. Blazek, 62, 4636 Harrison St., Bellaire, died Sunday at home. She was born July 6, 1927, in Bell aire, a daughter of the late William and Eleanor Banig Crawford. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Bellaire, and American Legion Auxiliary Post 52. ( She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Blazek and a brother, James Crawford. Surviving are a son, Steve of Bellaire; a daughter, Stephanie Groves of Follansbee, W.Va.; a brother, William Crawford of Bell 03 aire; four sisters, Dorothy Littleton and Eleanor Behres, both of Bell 5s aire, Mrs. Bill (Anna) Mullen of Bridgeport and Judy Varcalle of Jackson: four grandchildren. a Friends will be received, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial follows in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. X Ernest Blazek, 68, of Key- Bellaire Road, Bellaire, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 at his home. He was bom May 27, 1936 in Boydsville, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph and Sophie Simoncic Blazek. Ernest was a retired employ ee of the Ormet Corporation at Hannibal, Ohio, a beef farmer and founder and builder of the Majestic Pines Golf Course. He was a graduate of Wheeling Central High School and the Ohio University. Ernie was an avid follower of Bellaire High School and the entire Ohio Valley sports. He was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Maffe. Surviving are his wife, Molly T Munas Blazek; five children: Robert Blazek of Palm Beach, Fla Eugene (Pizza) Blazek of Rpll’aire, Ernest E. Blazek II and his wife, Jennifer Kolenich of Pickerington, Ohio, Anna Marie Porter and her husband, Kelly, of Bellaire and Debra Theresa Smith and her husband, Garett, of Ft. Ashby, W. Va.; one brother, Joseph Blazek and his wife, Dorothy, of Canton, Mich., and one sister, Irene Cohen and her husband, Howard of Taylor, Michigan; seven grandchildren: Danyell, Megan, Cullen Mackenzie Blazek, Sloanc and Cole Porter and Halley Smith. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknccht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio, on Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m at the St. John Catholic Church, 415 37th Street, Bellaire, with Monsignor Gene W. Mullctt, as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. Vigil services will be held Sunday at 2:15 p.m., at the funeral home. Kathryn Blaze^ Kathryn Lambro^ B& zer, 71, of 103 Allen St., St. Clairsville, died Friday. She was bom July 4, 1913, at Shadyside, a daughter of the late Calvin and Emma F. Keyser. A member of Thobum United Methodist Church, St. Clairs ville, she was a graduate of Steubenville School of Cos metology and a licensed beauti cian; and a committeewoman for Belmont County Republican Women’s Organization. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Elias John Lambros in 1956 and a brother, Harold R. Keyser in 1945. Surviving are her husband, M. Paul Blazer; a daughter, Emma1 Joann Phillips of St. Clairsville; a son, Lewis John Lambros of Wetumpka, Ala.; four grand- * children; 1 great- granddaughter; two brothers, Lloyd W. Keyser of Belmont and D.W. Keyser of Shadyside; a ft step-son, Frank Blazer of Glen Dale, W.Va. Friends will be received at the as Beck Funeral Chapel, St. _ Clairsville, Monday, 2 to 4 and 70 §• to 9 p.m., where services will be \ Cj Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the ^ Rev. David Bush in charge. \ Rnrial fnllnu/c ir» —a Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may *-» be made to the Thobum United w v£> Methodist Church. I-*

O' W H ^ vCrt O? ■Jl ® CD H* I —* OJ o O O'* • f* *0 0J- P CT> O W* • 3* H- 5S O O fD fa 3 a i LJ vD *Ji U1 CD o o 3 BLAZESKI, Frank J., Jr., 88, of Pleasant Grove, Ohio, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at his home. He was born December 9, 1919 in Dillonvale, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Laura Klepadlo Blazeski, Sr. Frank was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain; and the Dil lonvale American Legion Post 529. He retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Vargo Blazeski; a son, George Puskas; and two brothers, Stanley and Edmund Blazeski. Frank is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline French of Louisville, Ky. and Patricia Wame of Poland, Ohio; a sis ter, Pearl Potetti of Highland Park, 111.; eight grandchildren, Jill Bonn, Matthew French and Stephanie Virtue, all of Louisville and Terri Hammer, Scott and Gregory Puskas, all of Bridgeport, Jennifer and Ashley Wame of Poland, Ohio; as well as ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where Vigil services will be held at 5 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at noon at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, with Mon signor George Coyne as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Senior Citizens Center, Cadiz Pike, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. BLAZESKI, Stanley, 86, of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Sunday. December 16, 2007. at his home. He was born August 6, 1921 in Dillonvale. the son of the late Frank and Laura Klepadlo Blazejewski. Stanley was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Dillonvale; and the Dillonvale American Legion. He was a retired brakeman with Norfolk & Western Railroad; and was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother. Edmund “Shorty” Blaze ski. Stanley is survived by two sons, Robert and his wife, Barbara, of Harrisvillc and Michael and his wife, Chris, of Dillonvale; a daughter, Suzanne Brauner of Westerville; a brother, Frank of Pleasant Grove; a sister, Pearl Potetti of Highland Park, 111.; seven grandchildren, Justin, Leah, Jordan, Morgan, Kassandra, Bryan and Adrianna; and a great-grand son, Christopher. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale. where Vigil services will be held at 7;30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert Catholic Church with Monsignor John Kolesar as celebrant. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pleasant Grove. Full military services will be conducted by the Dillonvale ! American Legion. BLAZIER, Emma-Lou C. Remacher, 81., of Valley Grove, W.Va., passed away Sunday, May 1,2005, at home. She was born December 3, 1923, in Wheeling, W.Va. daugh ter of the late Joseph L. and Lucinda Winesburg Remacher. Mrs. Blazier was a member of the First Christian Church-Disci ples of Christ, Wheeling. She was a 50 year member Miriam Chap ter No. 1; Order of the Eastern Star; 50 year member; Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem; Iloly City Shrine No. 1; 50 year member: Isis Court No. 1, Ladies Oriental Shrine; The Wardah HussamTemple No. 53, Daugh ters of the Nile; and Homemak er’s Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Robert “BB” F. Blazier, November 2004; two brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are a son, Robert Brent Blazier of Valley Grove; two daughters, Marcinaa Brown of Pennington, N.J. and Beth Ann Blazier of Valley Grove, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Michael Brown of Pennington, and Kris ten and William Ulrich of Valley Grove. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thurs day, May 5, 2005, with the Rev erend Maggie Sebastian officiat ing. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 1343 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. m m BLAZIER, Esther, 8aE of Oak Vic.v Glencoe-

tote* Wheeling, She was a member of the First Christian Church, Wheel ing and a former employee of £g Tile Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fr®J.?^2lS: ofU^Unagrea^0SSteUarDa^dson of

m SSETEiWheeling. Friends received at Tooth ^ man Funeral Home, St. ClairsviUe, 7- 9 d m. Sunday and 11 a m. to 1 pm. Monday, where services will be held ^ at i p.m. Monday. Intennent in ^ Lynwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. >X(

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BLAZIER,HWrlfs Esther, 81, of Oak 7View fTj Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, formerly of Wheeling, and Glencoe- H Jacobsburg Road, Belmont, died ^ Friday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. Arrangements are ‘ pending at Toothman Funeral Home, /a5 St. Clairsville. DOROTHY BLAZY Dorothy V. Blazy, 87, a longtime resident of Mt. Pleasant, OH, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away on August 29, 2016. She was born in The Plains, VA. During the 1940s Dorothy served as a legal secretary to the late Harry Carrico, Chief Justice, Vir ginia Supreme Court. In the 1950s and 1960s she served as a U.S. Army civilian in the Port Area Command, LaRochelle, France, and in the Seine Area Command, Versailles, France. Upon her return to the United States, Dorothy became a senior staff mem ber in the Pentagon during the Vietnam War. Dorothy is best remembered for her expertise in genealogy - most notably for her estab lishing her direct lineage to Charlemagne, where she was accepted into the Order of Charlemagne. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; the Colonial Dames; and the United Daughters of the Confeder acy. With her father being of Native American descent, she finalized her lineage to Pocahontas. She had an incredible passion to save neglected and abused animals, which she nursed back to health on her beloved Greenwood Farm. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Blazy, Jr.; parents, William David Burton and Iva Foley (Payne) Burton; sib lings, R D. and Helen Bur ton, Otho F and Dorothy Burton, Elinia L and Jack Bradley; son-in-law, George Fityh; and brothers- jn-luw, Carroll Beauchamp and Richard Giampa, Jr. She is survived by her sisters, Sally Beauchamp and Nancy Giampa; six children, Patricia Lynn Fitch of Warrcnton, VA, Louis J. Blazy, III of Fairfax Station, VA, Cheryl Denise Williamson and husband, Doug, of Indianapolis, IN, Mark Edward and wife, Michelle, of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, Bur ton Randolph and wife, Mina, of Palm Desert, CA, and Gregory Stephen of Mt. Pleasant, OH. She also had nine grandchil dren and two great grandchildren. “77L There will be private service for immediate fami ly at Wilson Funeral Home in BridgeDort a it90£'SE9(0l74)2l6eVH0> f BLAZY, Louis Joseph, Jr., passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008. He was born March 7, 1929 in Brownsville. Pa., the son of the late Louis J. Blazy Sr. and Anna Madeline (Vilcheck) Blazy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James; and his devoted mother-in-law, Iva Foley Burton. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy V. (Burton) Blazy; and six chil dren. Services will be held at the Post Chapel, Fort Myer Virginia with interment fol lowing in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral "Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio. Avis Bleakmore Avis Bleakmore, 79, Flushing, djed Thursday, May 10, 2001 at Willow Brooke cnristian Homelit Worthington. She was the widow of Harry F. Bleakmore who died in 1985. Avis is survived by her chil dren, Beverly Zollars and husband Gene, Shelley Donda and husband Greg, Charles Bleakmore and wife Vic; two sisters, Mrs. Neil (Shel ley) Chapman and Mrs. Doug (Jeanne) Borden. Avis was blessed $ with eight-grandchildren. She is a former member of 5^7 Flushing Presbyterian Church and a current member of the Central 75' College Presbyterian Church in O Westerville. While living in Flush ing she was an active member of r* the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked at the Hillview Nursing Home, Flushing. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Visiting hours will be held at O' the Warren Funeral Home, Flush ing, Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Long View Cemetery, New Athens. Memorial contributions may be i made to the Alzheimer's Associa- &ary f}me$more Gary A. Bleakmore, 27, ED 1, Mingo Junction, died Saturday in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Flushing, June 19, 1941. a son of George and Carrie Worthington Bleakmore. He was a member of Kolmont Community Chapel, attended the Brilliant Christian Church and has been employed as a pipe fit ter with Steubenville Local 490. Surviving arc his widow, Wanetta Dixie Carson Bleak- more, an infant daughter, Aman da Kay of the home, his parents, CO one brother, George William Bleakmore Jr., Toronto and a sister, Sharon Sue Mudge, In 5* diana, Pa. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Brilliant with § Rev. William Truitt and Mary Louise Clutter officiating. Burial 2b I was in ■New Alexandria Ceme- | tery. fb : Cb Harry Bleakmore y | BLEAKMORE, IIan|JfC of Flushing, died Sunday in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was a retired employee of Consol Coal Co., Cadiz and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Flushing. He was an Army veteran of World War' II. Surviving are his wife, Avis Adkinson Bleakmore; a son, Charles F. of Westerville, Ohio; two daugh ters, Beverly A. Zollars and Shelley B. Donda, both of Westerville; two sisters, Helen Lewis of Flushing, Harriett Ballard of Wheeling; two U brothers, George W. of Ormond Beach, Fla., John P. of Kings Port, Tenn.; five grandchildren. Friends received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. Interment in Longview Cem etery, New Athens. Memorial contri butions may be made to First Pres byterian Church. Joseph/m Blecha Joseph Blecha, 74, of 18 Iona Dr St. Clairsville, died Jan. 15 at BeUaire City Hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1906, at Bridgeport, a son of the late James and Louise Peshak Blecha. w He . was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Mary Pramik Blecha; two daughters, JoAnn Burke of New Jersey, and Karen Covington of Colonial Heights, Va.; three sisters, Mary Latimer of Wolfhurst, ^3 Amelia Crosby of Monessan, ^ Pa., and Anne Funari of Martins Ferry; seven grandchildren. Friends were received at the > Beck Funeral Chapel, st. ^ Clairsville. Burial was in Union A Cemetery.

> Mary Blecha ; Mary Blecha, 83, St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, February 15, 1995, at Rancocas Hospital, Will ing Boro, N.J. She was born at Maynard, February 17, 1911, daughter of the late August Pramik and Anna Bala Pramik. ; She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at St. Clairsville and the Catholic Women’s Club, i She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blecha. Surviving are two daughters, Jo ! Ann Burke of Cinnamison, N.J., and Karen Covington of Colonial Heights, Va.; two brothers, John Pramik of Alexandria, Va., and Joe Pramik of St. Clairsville; two sis ters, Frances Tobachi of Adena and Jean Medrick of Lafferty; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grand children. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Ser vices will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, Monday at 10 a.m. Vigil services will be Sun day at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery St. Clairsville. 1/BLEDAR, Mary, 84, of North Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997. in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a retired employee of Stone & Thomas, Wheeling, and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. She was pre ceded in death by her parents, Daniel |\j M. and Eva Hardutz Bledar; a broth er, Sonu Bledar; a sister, Caroline Buonamici. Surviving are two sis- - ters, Victoria Coburn of Cleveland I and Tosana Cosma of Romania; a I niece, Mrs. Melvin (Irene) Lowell of I Martins Ferry; two nephews, I Domenick (Don) Buonamici of Ban- I nock and James Buonamici of Solon, I Ohio; several great-nieces and great- I nephews. Friends received 2-9 p.m. I Thursday at Heslop Funeral Home, I Walnut and Fifth streets, Martins! Ferry, where services will be held at I M a.m. Friday. Interment ini Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. I BLEDSOE, Amanda Rose, 23, of Wheeling, W.Va., departed this life on April 27, 2008, after a long illness, at home in peace, sur rounded by her family. She was born in W heeling on June 25, 1984, the ,youngest child of the late Bor- ford Jr. and Alta Tracy Bled soe. Amanda Rose was a loving mother who took excellent care of her daughter, Bre’An- na, the pride and joy of her life. She was a former mem ber of Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church Apostolic Faith, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Agnes Tracy. She is survived by her beautiful three year old daughter, Bre’Anna Bledsoe of the home; a brother, Bor- ford Sylvester Bledsoe III; a sister, Geneva Evelyn Bled soe; and paternal grandpar ents, Borrord Sylvester and Juanita Bledsoe, all of Wheel ing; a stepmother, Emma Bledsoe ol Warren Ohio; a special friend, Neal Miller of Wheeling; four loving nieces; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline Street from I p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. with the Elder Darrell Parker officiating. Interment will be held at Jheconvenience of the family. BLEDSOE, May Bell, 90, of Rt. 1, Proctor, W.Va., died Friday, April 9, 2004 at her residence. May Bell was born May 1, 1913 in Branchland, W.Va. the daughter of the late Alexander and Josephine Cremeans Booth and she was a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Swim; and her second husband, Har vey Bledsoe; and three sisters. Surviving are three sons, Robert Bledsoe of Spring City, Tenn.. Leo and Jesse Swim both of Branchland, W.Va.; two daughters, Louise Farley of Proctor, Drema Oliver of Spring City, Tenn.; a sister, Faye Swim of Alabama; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 at the Jarvis Funeral Home, Paden City where private funeral services will be held Friday, April 16, 2004 with the Rev. Bob Rogers officiat ing. Interment in Northview Cemetery. New Martinsville, W.Va. BLEDSOE, Sylvester Borford, 75, affectionate ly known as Bojack, a life mm/ * long resident of Wheel ing, W.Va., departed this ! life on June 10, 2008, in ' Wheeling Hospital Contin 1-^ uous Care Center, sur ATT rounded by his family. Sylvester was born in Wheeling on September 29. 1932 to the late Leon I and Onerlin Smith-Carnes] Bledsoe and grew up in' Security Elm Grove with his 1 1 brother and sisters. He received his formal education from Dunbar School in Triadelphia, j • ^ W.Va. and was very active in local sports, especially '«£■*---- - fast pitch softball and golf brothers, Arlis Bledsoe, of which he did regularly Lee Bledsoe, and Lonnie until his health failed. He Bledsoe, was truly gifted and He is survived by his endowed by God to master 1 wife. Juanita Lucious Bled- many trades from cooking, I soe of the home; eight chil- plumbing. and building dren. five girls, Arlindarel- electronics. 1 la (Leonard) Woods of In 1954 he met and mar- j Montgomery Village, ried the love of his life Maryland, Dolores Bledsoe Juanita Lucious of whom of Wheeling, Ge neva he was married to for 54 (Darrell) Parker of Canton, years. Together they raised Ohio, Onerlin Bledsoe of nine beautiful, independent Gaithersburg. Maryland children who loved and and Nicole (Michael) cherished him with all their Meads of Montgomery Vil- hearts. lage, Maryland; three He was a faithful and sons, Elvis (Nancy) Bled- longtime employee of 28 soe, Neal Bledsoe, and years at Wheeling Hospital Phillip Bledsoe of Wheel- until his retirement in ing; a daughter-in- law, 1990. Emma Bledsoe of Warren, In 1969 he surrendered Ohio; one brother, Sebron his life to God and was (Toni) Bledsoe of Wheel- baptized in the name of ing; and two sisters, Debo- Jesus and filled with the rah Minor of Wheeling, Holy Spirit at Bethlehem Charlotte (Lamar) Harris Apostolic Temple, Wheel- of Steubenville, Ohio; one ing, under the pastorate of1 brother-in-law, Allen the late Elder Joseph C. (Marie) Lucious; five sis- Ailen where he was very ters-in-law, Lenore | instrumental in the con- (William) Ward of Balti- struction of their current more, Maryland, Ruth E. location on Main Street. Stinson of Steubenville, During the past 25 Jacqueline N. Lucious and years, he was a member of Carol L. Lucious; and an Emmanuel Tabernacle adopted sister-in-law, Baptist Church Apostolic Martha Williams, all of Faith, 98-15th Street, Wheeling; and a dear Wheeling, WV, under the niece, Renita Stinson Pastorate of General Field Lavender of Steubenville. Elder Juanita Bledsoe of He has 26 grandchildren; the Emmanuel Tabernacel 24 great-grandchildren; Baptist Church Inc., where "and a host of special nieces he faithfully served on the and nephews, church fami- Brotherhood and Trustee ly and friends. Board and as an honorary Friends will be received usher, and the first man. Friday, June 13, 2008 He truly loved the Lord from 6-9 p.m. at the Kepn- and was a dedicated ser- er Funeral Home, 1308 vant of God. Chapline Street, Wheeling. In addition to his parents Funeral services Satur- he was preceded in death day, June 14, 2008 at 10 by his eldest son, Borford a.m. at Agape Baptist Sylvester Bledsoe; a Church, 99 14th Street, granddaughter, Amanda Wheeling, with the Rev. Rose Bledsoe; great-grand Willie Stinson, children, T’Aira Joy and Family and friends Terry Lane; five sisters, received at 601 Main, Orlee Johnson, Frances Street, Apt. 103, Wheel- 1 Scott, Marcella Green, ing. Vivian Bledsoe and Rose- Burial in Stone Church e Bledsoe; and three Cemetery. HELEN BLEEN Helen Marie Bleen, 95, of Bridgeport, OH, passed Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born in Bridgeport, OH on August 24, 1919, a daughter of the late John and Annie Dlesk Trytko. Helen was a retired employee of Harts Family Center and an Evangelist by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Frank and John Trytko; sisters: Sophie Loeffler, Ann Dayton, and Mary Kalinowski. Helen is survived by a son, James Bleen Jr. of Gonzales, TX, a daughter, Helen Joyce (Francis) McBride of Blaine; seven grandchildren and numer ous great and great-|reat grandchildren. "7'- Friends will be received Sunday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH, where services will be held Monday, May 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Marinelli offici ating. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. P>Leh Ai, PftuH/jt r Mrs. Ble'nm leaves' a son, John (Wr\ Hied') 07 "Jack” Blclim of Guymon, Okla.; two daughters, Donna Adams of Cambridge and Beverly Zimmer Pauline K. tilehm man of Ellinwood; 11 grandchildren ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Pauline and 11 great-grandchildren. P. Blclim, 89, of 408 E. Sixth, Ellin Friends may caII from 11 a.m. to 9 wood, Kan., died Monday (June 27, p.m. Wednesday at Kimple Funeral 1994) at Ellinwood District Chapel and from 9 a.m. until 1:30 Hospital. p.m. services on Thursday. The Rev. She was bom Jan. 2, 1905, at Wayne Schupbach will officiate. Elmo, Kan., daughter of the late Fred Burial will be in Lakin-Comanchc and Fmma Katherine Engel Miller. District Cemetery. She was a homemaker, a member Memorial contributions may be of Immanuel United Church of made to Immanuel United Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star. Christ or the Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary. BLEHSCHMIDT, Gloretta Grace, 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 5, 2004 in the Good Shepard Nurs ing Home, Wheeling. She was born August 29, 1926 in Wallace, W.Va., the daughter of the late Wayman and Pearl Shaw Mclntire. Mrs. Blehschmidt was a retired clerk and switchboard operator for Sears, Ohio Valley Mall} and a member of the Thomson United Methodist Church, Wheeling, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Dale Blehschmidt in 2002; a son, Randy N. Blehschmidt in 2004; two brothers, Daniel J. Mclntire and Doyle Mclntire; step-moth er, Ima Dean Mclntire. Surviving are her son, Allen Dale Blehschmidt and his wife, Randy Ruth of Wheeling; two grandchildren, Jennifer Gray and her husband Gary of Cadiz, Ohio and Allen Dale “A.J.” Blehschmidt, Jr. of Wheeling. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline Street, Wheeling, Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service will be held Friday, January 7, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Doug Liston officiat ing. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com Randy Blehschmidt ] Randy N. Blehschmidt, 51’, of Johnson Ave., Bridgeport, Ohio, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. Randy was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., on July 2, 1953, a son of the late Bernard D. and Gloretta G. (Mclntire) Blehschmidt, who survives him in Wheeling, W.Va. He was a former employee at Cornet Foods, Wheeling. He was a past member of Wheeling Jaycee’s, served as treasurer for Eagles Aerie 995 in Bridgeport, and a was a 25-year volunteer for the Muscular Distrophy Association. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary H. (Slaven) Blehschmidt; a daugh ter, Jennifer M. Blehschmidt, and her fiance, Gary Griffith, of Bridgeport; a brother, Allen D. (Randy Ruth) Blehschmidt, of Wheeling; a nephew, A.J. Blehschmidt, of Wheeling; a niece, Heather Borkoski, of Belmont, Ohio; and a sister- in law, Laura L. Prokes, of Harrisville, Ohio. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, where friends will be received Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26, 2004, at the funeral home, at 11 a.m., with Rev. William O. Webster Jr. officiating. Interment will fol low in Linwood Cemetery in Blaine, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to West Penn Hospital Foundation, Burn Camp Fund, 4818 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book online at www. kellcrfuneralhomc. com. ■H BLEIFUS, Janice Carol Shaw, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at home. She was born May 1 3, 1939 in Bellaire, Ohio; grad uated in 1957 from Triadel- phia High School; and worked for 3 years as a tele phone operator for C&P tele phone company; then became part owner and presi dent of Bleifus Tire and Bat tery. Janice was a wonderful wife and loving mother for the last 46 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan E. O’Neill Schultz; her stepfa ther, William O. Schultz; her father-in- law, Leo A. Blei fus, Sr.; her half-brother, Wayne Schultz; and two stepbrothers, John Hamilton and Donald Hamilton. Surviving are her husband, Leo A. “Sonny” Bleifus, Jr.; ,three daughters, Linda 'Weaver and her husband, Bruce, of Gainesville, Fla., Julie Schiess and her hus band, Nick, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and Sharon Bleifus of* Wheeling; one son, Brian Bleifus and his wife, Maryanne, of Wheel ing; nine grandchildren, William R. Mount III, Bran don Weaver, Lyndsay Weaver, Zachary Schiess, Megan Bleifus, Brooke Blei fus Hennen, Chelsea Bleifus, Ian Schiess, Katie Lynn Blei fus; her father, Charles Shaw and his wife, Martha, of Ocala, Fla.; two half sisters Bobby Lynn Schultz of Wheeling and Ginger Atwell of South Carolina; one half brother, Richard Schultz of Michigan; her mother-in- law, Lucy A. Ledergerbor Bleifus of Wheeling- and several nieces and nephews Private family fUner;., service were hel(I a|,e(al Bishop?.Chape/ jn C.‘c var.....y Cemetery, Wheeim wit h the Rev. James LaCrosse S.M. officiating. The Bleifus family invites family and friends to Ernie’s Esquire Supper Club from 1- 1 5 p.m. Saturday, September ’ 23, 2006 for an “Irish Wake” to celebrate Janice’s Life. Arrangements entrusted to the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Wheel ing. Memorial contributions in memory of Janice Bleifus in honor of Chelsea Bleifus can be made to St. Jude’s Chil dren Research Hospital, 335 N. Lauderdale Street, Mem phis, TN 28105. Janice would appreciate these con tributions in place of floral arrangements. _ n r i BLEIFUS, Joseph J., Sr., 90, of Betty Zane Road, Wheeling, W.Va., died December 24, 2005 at his home. He was born February 12, 1915 in Marengo, Ohio, the son of tl]e late George and Bertha Bleifus. He was a machinist with the former Wheeling Machine Products; a member of the Bridgeport Eagles No. 995; and a Catholic by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; two brothers; and a sister. Surviving are a son, Joseph J. Bleifus, Jr. of Sunrise, Ariz.; a daughter, Jannette Johnson and her husband, John, of Sunrise; a stepson, Thomas Wiley of Bel- laire, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Judy Goodman, Bellaire; two grandsons; six granddaughters; three stepgrandsons; and one slepgranddaughter. Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Thurs day, December 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Wil helm officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. --'Vv '

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BLEIFUS, Lucy A. (Ledergerber), 101, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. She was bom on Septem ber 12, 1907, a daughter of the late August Ledergerber and Anna Marie Thoma Ledergerber. She was a former employee of Stone and Thomas, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wheeling, St. Vin cent de Paul and Elm Grove Senior Citizens, Christian Mothers, Elm Grove Wom ens Club, a volunteer at Tridelphia and Wheeling Senior Services, an avid bingo player and she enjoyed crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo A. Bleifus, Sr., and infant grandson, Robert G. Bleifus, a special daughter in law, Janice Shaw Bleifus, two sisters, Hilda Munday and Bertha McCormick and three brothers, Lawrence, Wilford and Leo A. Lederg erber. Surviving are two sons, Robert Lee Bleifus and his wife Bernadine of Wildo- mar. Calf., and Leo A. Blci- fus, Jr., of Wheeling, three daughters, Mary Jean Hohman and her husband Richard of Wheeling, Joan Petri and her husband Chas of Ocala, Fla., and Patricia Ceo and her husband Pete of Wheeling, five sisters, Gertrude Black of Wheel ing, Delores Gleaves of Moundsville, Ann Lederger ber of Follansbee, Mary Becker and her husband Ted of Wheeling and Eileen Johnson of Lockport, N Y 18 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. There will be no V'wuv- lion. Puncra! liturgy with mass will be celebrated on Satur day, April 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ed Kell SM as celebrant at St Vin’ cent de Paul Catholic Church, Wheeling. Entombment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements by Alt- meycr Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove. . In lieu 4of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made in memory of Lucy Bleifus and in honor of Chelsea Bleifus to St. Jude’s 91,d™s ^search H6spi- tal, 262 Danny Thomas ?La.c®» Memphis, TN, 38105 or St. Vincent dp K Pari^h22.44 Marshall 26Gqi wtlf>eling, WV X k BLEIFUS, Sara Ann Kenenske, 74 of 1048 Howard St., Bridge port, died Thursday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, \ Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Stella Zdnovich Kenenske; three brothers, Adolph, Stanley and Walter Kenenske. Surviving are a son, Carl of Bridgeport; two sisters, Sister Bemardine Marie and Sister Mary Adolph, both of Bridgeport, | both Sisters of Charity, Nazareth, Ky. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brooksidc. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St Anthony Catholic Church. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery, Blaine. Com panions of the Forest Pleasant Valley Circle No. 1554, services at 7 p.m. today. Vigil service at 8:30 p.m. today. ______1 Charles Blemler Charles Blemier. 81, /RD \ Freeport, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, at his home, following an illness of the past five years. He was born in New Athens Township, Nov. 19, 1889, a son of John and Hanna Ford Blemler and had resided at Freeport for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Knot- j tingham Presbyterian Church and a retired 30 year employe of the State Highway Depart- ! ment. Surviving are his widow, 1 Grace Cramblett Blemler, three ■ sons. John of Canton, Charles J. of Denver, Colo., Harry of North , Canton, two daughters, Mrs. I Mary Saver of Canton and Mrs. | Wilma Henderson of St. Clairs- j v^illc and 10 grandchildren. A son j and six sisters preceded him in j death. { Funeral services were held * last Thursday at Freeport with Rev. Fred Cochran officiating. Burial was in Greenmonl Union Cemetery, Freeport. 'h 0) Alberta Blevins l?lbj94- Alberta “Bertie” Blevins, 70, of : the New Hope Road, Princeton, W ya died Friday, May 27, 1994 in a Pittsburgh, Pa. hospital. She was bom Feb. 5, 1924 in Powhatan Point a daughter of the late Cyril A. and ! Rena Coffman Massie. j She was a member of the | Princeton Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Hannah ' ■ Circle, Princeton Chapter 53 Order of the Eastern Star and served two years ’ 'TTO in the Women’s Army Corp of the 1 U.S. Army during World War II. . She was preceded in death by her I a <_

SSSr s-B,cvins sr-=« _ (/> Surviving are one son, Blake S Jr ~~ |of Princeton; one daughter, Karen R' Snpamk of Barton; three grandchil- ^ services were conducted {fi R IMay 30 at the George W. Seavcr rh x- IFunerai Home Chapel in Princeton - , < (with the Rev. Harry Christie of- (T) X) ficiatmg. Burial followed in P 'Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton. r Memorial. , contributions may be 'made to die Princeton Presbyterian . Church, 1809 West Main St i Princeton, WV 24740 t Lucy Blieu Lucy A. Blieu, 93, formerly of Beallsville, died January 27,1989 at the Monroe Co. Care Center, Woodsfield. She was bom August 22, 1895 in Switzer Township, daughter of the late Silas and Isabel le Crow Blue. She was a member of the Capdna Church of Christ, near Beallsville, and preceded in death by one brother, Ethan Blue. Surviving is one brother, Lot Blue of Beallsville; and three nephews. Funeral services were held Sun day at 2 p.m. from the Harper Funer al Home, Beallsville, with Raymond Crow officiating. Burial was made in Grandview Cemetery, near Beallsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beallsville Volunteer Fire Department Mrs. Stella Blieu Mrs. Stella Eunice Blieu, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, at the hoir^ her sister, Mrs. Martina Sn; Beallsville, with whom sht esided tjie past 30 year.. / Born near Beallsville, July 24, 1887, a daughter of the late John and Amanda Smith Kinzy. she was a member of the First Chris tian Church at Minerva. Her husband, Evrett Z. Blieu, prece CaJ ded her in death in 1927. Surviving in addition to her sis tty ter is a brother, Forrest Kinzy, St. Clairsviiie. One brother and Co sister also preceded her in death. rs Funeral services were held last Thursday in Beallsville with Rev. r- J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Bur ial was in East Lawn Cemetery, Minerva. Q

(V O' i Albert Blinco Albert Lee Blinco, 60, Martins Ferry, died Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Martins Ferry Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry, April 2,1912, a son of the late Thomas William and Bertha Brown Blinco. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry, the Martins Ferry Fire Department Liberty Engine Co., Moose Club, Eagles Aerie and Foresters. He was an employe of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry Plant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle, in 1967. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia at home, Mrs. Harry (Linda) Bechtel of Columbus, £ three brothers, Charles and Thomas Jr., both of Martins Ferry, Lawrence of St. Clair- sville, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in Martins Ferry with k; burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. 3 Charles Blinco Charles E. Blinco, 71, 7^63 Sw ingle Road, Bridgeport, died Fri day at West Penn Hospital, Pitt sburgh. He was born April 15, 1915, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Thomas and Bertha Prest Blinco. A retired employee of Weirton Steel Co., he was a veteran of -□ World War II and a Methodist by r- faith. 5 Surviving are his wife, Mary Davenport Blinco; a son, Charles m Paul Blinco of Akron; four —< daughters, Mrs. Raymond ° (Scharlene) Cole of Martins ro Ferry, Mildred Adams of Aet- m navifle, Tina Fatula of Georgia “g and Joann Irwin of Rush Run; £ two brothers, Lawrence of St. o Clairsville and Thomas of Martins cd Ferry; 11 grandchildren; one *< great-grandchild. 5 Preceding him in death were c= - two brothers, William and Albert. . r Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 ^ p.m., and Tuesday, from 1:30 go p.m. until services at 2:30 in the ^ Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, when the Rev. Henry Mooney will officiate. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pleasant Girove. BLINCO, Edward L. 84, of S. Third, Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. He was born October 7, 1928 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Frank and Ethel L. (Graham) Blinco. He was retired from Nickles Bakery, Martins Ferry. Edward was a member of the Redmen Club Tribe #75, former Eagles Lodge Aerie #456 and the VFW all of Mar tins Ferry. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel (Richmond) Blinco; two brothers, Irvin and Howard Blinco; and two grandsons, Roger Blinco, Jr. and Sean Lyons. Surviving are his sons, Roger A. Blinco, Sr. and Frank (Christine) Blinco both of Martins Ferry, Mark Richmond of Ft. Wayne, IN, Alfred Gray of Canton, OH his daughters; Jackie (Chuck) Lyons of Martins Ferry and Sandra Gray Morris of Martins Ferry; grandchildren, Frank and Brad Blinco, Christie, and Jimmy Blinco and Eric and Nathan Lyons; and great grand children, Katie Blinco Young, Samantha Blinco Young and Ella Lyons. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry where serv ices will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Thomas N. Thomas officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery. Mar tins Ferry, OH. 7//C. Military honors will be presented by the Belmont County V.F.W. Honor Guard at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the funeral. BUNCO, Ethel L. (Richmond), 82, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born May 23, 1930 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Pearl (Gray) Richmond. ~T In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Raymond Richmond; and two grandsons, Roger Blinco, JrT and Sean Lyons. Surviving are her hus band of 63 years, Edward L. Blinco; her sons, Roger A. Blinco, Sr. and Frank (Christine) Blinco both of Martins Ferry and Mark Richmond of Ft. Wayne, IN; her daughter, Jackie (Chuck) Lyons of Martins Ferry; cousins, Alfred Gray, Jr. of Canton, OH and Sandra Gray Morris of Martins- Ferry; brothers, Russell “Peanie" Richmond of Aurora, IL and Floyd “Okey” Richmond of Morrel, OH; grandchildren, Frank and Brad Blinco, Christie and Jimmy Blinco and Eric and Nathan Lyons; and great- grand children, Katie Blinco Young, Samantha Blinco Young and Ella Lyons. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St. Martins Ferry, Sunday noon-3 and 6-8 p.m. whfere services will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 at J 1 a.m. with Rev. Thomas N. Thomas offici ating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferrv. BUNCO, Howard M., 65, of Carlisle Street, Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Blaw Knox Foundry & Mill Machinery Co., Warwood, a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mar lins Ferry, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in I death by his parents, Frank and ]Ethel Graham Blinco; two sisters, _ Laura Brown and Louise Tiller. i Surviving are a son, Wayne of jJacobsburg; three daughters, Mrs. i Roger (LaRae) Yates of Shadyside, j Mrs. Kenneth (Dana) Sail of St. ( Ciairsville and Mrs. David (Sonya) G Paugh of Lansing; two brothers, Irvin of Shipshowana, 111., and & ( Edward of Marlins Ferry; eight \i grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 * and 7-9 p.m. today at Heslop ( Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where e ( services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. P- BUNCO, Lawrence Jr. “Larry”, 63, of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday morning, January 12, 2010 in Wheeling Hospital. He was bom December 13, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence and Olive Freer Blinco. Larry was raised in Weirton, W.Va. and became a retired Sergeant Major serving over 22 years in the U.S. Army. He served valiantly and most notably as a “Ghost rider” in a helicopter assault capacity during the Vietnam War, eventually, serving for an extended period of time in South Korea. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses in St. Clairsville. Surviving are his wife, Malnam Kim Blinco; two) sons. David (Ashley) Blinco of Bethesda and Patrick Blinco and his fiance, Rachel Fox of St. Clairsville; a grandson, Ethan Blinco; two brothers, Thomas George Blinco of Charleston, W.Va. and Robert Lee Blinco of Shadyside. Family and friends will be received on Saturday at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. with John Long offici-| aling. "iztsmstM., a resident of 1421 Terrace St., Martins Ferry, died Thursday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was born at Sistersville, W.Va., Feb. 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Homer and Mildred Miller. She was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship Church at Brookside. Surviving are a son, Charles Paul Blinco of Barberton; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Charlene) Cole of Martins 4 Ferry, Mrs. Millie Adams of ™ Bridgeport and Mrs. Tina Fatula of St. Clairsville; two brothers, Herman Miller of Rayland and Robert Miller of ^ Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) Devaull of £ Triadelphia, W.Va., and Mrs. % Ernest (Barbara) Cain of Bar Hi ton; nine grandchildren. 5> Friends will be received at the N Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 $ to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where services will be con- ^ ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, with ^ the Rev. Owen Childers pf- \ ficiating. Arrangements are m- V complete. ^ Olive Blinco \'L Olive Betty Blinco, 63, 105 Rug- gles Ave., St. Clairsville, died Tuesday at her home. She was born at Aston-Hall, Birmingham, England, August 7, 1925, daughter of the late George and Nell Bur- roughs Freerer. She was a retired employee of the G.E. Murphy Co., Wheeling, and a member of the Thoburn United Methodist Church, St. Clairsville. Ipgfi Surviving are her husband, Lawrence Blinco; three sons, Lawrence Jr. in South Korea, Thomas George of St. Albans, W.Va., and Rooert Lee of Wheel ing* three sisters, Edna Woolridge, Mary Capper, and Margaret Holton, all of Birm ingham, England; two brothers, Maurice Freerer of Sut- ton-Coldfield, England and Alan Freerer, Statford-on-Avon, England; 10 grandchildren. Friends wulwill be received at theth* Toothman Funeral Home, St Clairsville, 2 t c/> r Virginia Blinco/ok&Vtt- Virginia Kidney Blinco, 89. for merly of Martins Ferry and 619 Wabash Drive. Follansbee died Sunday, Oct. 23, 1994 in the Brightwood Nursing and Rehabili tation Center, Follansbee. She was a daughter of the late George and Matilda Wilhelm Kidney. She was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; two broth ers; a sister. CP Surviving are a son, James A. of Belle Glade, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Emma Bonsignore of Follansbee; a sister, Ruth Herman of Bullard, o Texas; six grandchildren; six great o grandchildren; a niece and three nephews. There will be no visitation. Pri- ~ ^ vate graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Peninsula Cemetery, Wheeling. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St„ Follansbee. Memorial contributions may be made to Brightwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 840 Lee Road, Follansbee, W.Va. 26037. e 3 x tLIND,sjwm. Ruby P., 72, of Park View Apartments, Powhatan Point, died Sunday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a retired [ employee of the First National Bank, I Powhatan, and a member of the Powhatan United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents, Samuel and Laura Shamblin Kelly; four brothers; a sister, Matheline Wyle. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Bulich of Powhatan Point; four sisters, Rosalie Ycater of Mounds- ville, Sarah Davis, Ella Chaborka and Maddalyn Richardson, all of Powhatan; several nieces and neph ews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p;m. today at Bauknccht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, where ser vices will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Powhatan i Cemetery, Powhatan Point. BLINN, Gary D., 49, of Weirton, W.Va., died Thurs day, January 26, 2006. Arrangements are entrusted to Steefand Wolfe Funeral Home. Inc., 380 Penco Road, Weirton. www.steelandwolfe. com. Donald Blisard Donald Blisard, 66, of Montclair Addition, St. Clairs* ville, died Thursday at Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was bom Aug. 23, 1924, in Struthers, a son of the late Roy Frank and Ethyl Geyer Blisard. A journeyman wireman for the Sargent Electric Co., Ship- pingport. Pa., he was a member of the Struthers United Method ist Church and IBEW Local #367; a World War II veteran. Preceding him in death was a ^^brother, Roy. Surviving are his wife, Rose- ^^Fmary Smith Blisard; four sons, Daniel and Donald of Youngs town, Nile of Largo, Fla. and Jeffery of Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. James (Karen) Mills of Youngstown, Linda Blisard of Largo, Fla. and Mindy Blisard of the home; a s. sister, Virginia Silvers of ro Poland, Ohio; a granddaughter. Friends will be recieved at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. & Clairsville, at a time to be an nounced. Arrangements are incomplete. $ r K BLISARD, Jeffrey Allen, age 44, of Wheeling, W.Va. died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Ohio Valley Med ical Center, Wheeling, He was bom January 21, 1965 in Glen Dale, W.Va. He was a U.S. Navy veter an. a former union carpenter, and a Methodist by faith. He was preceded in death by his father. Donald R. Blis- ard, and an infant nephew. Survivors include a son, Nikolas Blisard of Bloomer Wis.; his mother, Rosemary Smith (Dale) Stead of Wheeling: a sister, Mindy (Ron) Bumgardner of St. Clairsville; two nieces; a nephew; and an uncle, Richard (Suzanne) Smith of Benwood, W.Va. Private services and inter ment will be held at the con venience of the family. Arrangements by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, MoundsvUL^^^^^^^^^ BLISS, Alberta Mae “Bertie, ” 89, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away sud denly, bul peacefully, on Tuesday, March 3. 2009, in Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, Ohio. She was born December 20, 1919 in Glen Dale, W.Va., a daughter of the late Orgie Glen and Violet Mae Furbee Freeman. Mrs. Bliss was retired from the retail business. She was a member of Blake Brothers American Legion Post 46 Auxiliary, Ben- wood and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bliss; two sons, Glen Frederick and Albert Bowman; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn M. and Joe Rodrigues and Imo- gene and Willard Randolph; a brother, Orgie G. Free man. Jr. Surviving are a daugh ter-in-law, Claudette Bow man; four granddaughters, Susan (Jeff)" Mellis of Clin ton Township, MI, Chris tine Bowman of Virginia Beach, Va., Debra Bowman of Seabrook. N.H., and Jan ice Bowman of Wrenthen, ME: five nieces, Janice (Arthur) Granda of Glen Dale, Cindy Gunlo of Moundsville, Barbara Cam- panizzi of Massillon, Ohio, Joyce (Barry) Larson of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Judy (Kenneth) Russell of Weir- ton; two nephews, Charles (Joyce) Freeman of Jack sonville, Fla. and Rev. Joe (Gina) Rodrigues of Buck- hannon, W.Va.; several great-nieces and nephews, including Lori Smith of Wheeling. Friends will be received 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby Vance Chapel, I 1 8 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where servic es will be held at I I a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 with the Rev. Billy Ray Carpen ter officiating. Entombment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. BLISS, Verna June, 81, of Wheeling WV, former ly of Shadyside, OH, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at her home in the presence of her family. Verna June was born June 5, 1932, in Shadyside, OH, a daughter of the late, Theodore and Daisy Shaw Crall. She was a homemaker, a Methodist by faith and an army veteran serving dur ing the Korean War. “ Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, William Francis Bliss on August 13, 1996; a brother, Clarence Crall; four sisters, Viola May Walker, Betty Taylor, Eula Russell, jind Ida Marling. Surviving 'is a son, Steven W. (Mary) Bliss of Wheeling, WV; two daugh ters, Donna Johnson of Shadyside, OH and Virginia (Ron) Finsley of Wheeling, WV; three grand children; 13 great- grand children; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, OH, were funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, with Reverend Sheryl Seitz offi ciating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, OH. 1 05 r- IJnion Agei puccumbs

| In Columbus j £*.£/-/*** Wilbur Carl Bliss. 321 Wood* 03 (lawn Ave., died at 4:35 p.m. {Wednesday in University Hos pital, Columbus, after a six- 'week Illness. ^0 He was born May 31, 1190 in Guernsey, Ohio, the son of George W. and Ida Belle Hall ■Ass. On Feb. 16. 1916, lie was married to Nell Mae Hammond, ■ho survives. * "besides his wife, he is sur-Jj r- vived by one son, George W.H Bliss of Cambridge; ihifet, dau ‘ers, Mrs. Robert (Thedf)b Works of C mbridge, Mrs.' Steve (Dorothy) Olsavsky of, Rockville, Md., and Mrs. Genetf (Manna) Rose of Cambridge: { five grandchildren; one great-? grandchild: two sisters, Mrs.R Lawrence (Stella) Wheeler and Mrs, Earl (Elma) Gunn, both of Cambridge. Three sisters are deceased. Mr. Bliss was a member of Ninth Street Methodist Church ( and had served on the church £ board. He was the business for the United Brother 5 hood of Carpenters and Joiners hi this .area and an active mem ) c ber of the Barbershonpers. .' l j Funeral aervices will be boh- (ducted at 1:30 p.ra. Saturday at! » j Scott Funeral Home by the Rev. 1 j Albert y/agner and burial will ’follow in Northwood Cemetery. I '.Calling born are 7 to 0 pm I jjAaradey and 2 to 4 and 7 to •) Pm. Friday.

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■ : _L.i 1 William Bliss £ BLISS, William Francis, 64, of 419 Harvey Road, West Liberty, formerly of Shadyside, died Tues day. Aug. 1 3. 1 996...at home. He was a retired employee of Quarto I No. 4 mine, Clarington, a Methodist, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Ruth Glunt Bliss Sr.; two brothers. Surviv ing are his wife, Verna Crall Bliss; a I son, Steven W. Sr. of West Liberty; two daughters, Donna L. Johnson of Shadyside and Virginia B. Finsley of West Liberty; three brothers, Gerald of Morrisvillc, Pa., Robert of Mill- creek, Pa., and Joseph of Mount Union, Pa.; four sisters, Shirley Can non of Philadelphia, Barbara Getzs of Mount Union, Patricia Wagner of Enterprise, Ala., and Ruth McMath of Orbisonia, Pa.; three grandchil dren; a great-grandson. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Roy Bfizard , Roy Blizard, 53, Boardman, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. Elizabeth ^Hospital, Youngstown. He was bom March 15, 1922, in Zanesville, a son of the late Roy and Ethel Geyer Blizard. He was a veteran of World War ' II and a retired employe of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. Surviving are his widow, Mary Louise Gingery Blizard, one daughter, Mrs. William (Diane) Varner, Freeport, two sons, Gary, Boardman, and > Dennis at home, one sister, Mrs. Ki Virginia Silvers, Strouthers, one brother, Don R. Blizard of St. Clairsville and three grandchildren. £3 Funeral services were held Saturday at Struthers with burial in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown. Jack Blizzard Jack R. “Jackie” Blizzard Jr., 39, RD 2, Adams Lane, Rayland, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, at •gasTDTnTTRegTonal Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was born Feb. ,19,1956 in Martins Ferr^ He was a" member'of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Indian Club of Tiltonsvilie. He was preceded in death by his __ paternal grandparents, William and Virginia Blizzard; maternal grand------father, Joseph Fortunato. Surviving are his parents. Jack IN I and Janet Fortunato Blizzard Sr., t4 * with whom he resided; a brother, (V Brad of Noblesville, Ind.; two sis

Surviving in addition to his mother of Woodbridge, Va, arc his wife, John Blizzard ^^3 » Shirley Kocsis Blizzard; two sons, Jo.n Blizzard 43, Rt- U PM- Johnny W. Jr. and Jason S.v both at moat died Thursday evening in home; two brothers, Bardon Jr. and Bannsvilte Hospiud. He was torn Ronald, both of Woodbridge. March 7 1949 in Eft ins, W.Va > a Friends will be received today 6 to son of Bella Kerns Blizzard and the 9 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, laic Bardon Blizzard. Morristown, where services will be He was a he**')' equipment q^va- held at li ajn. Monday, with the \n a Proicsfarct and'm Army vercr- Rev. Bob Merritt officiating. Burial j»r- He was also a member of the Be- >. Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant WW. •irovc* BLIZZARD, Linda Sue Merinar, 55, of Valley Grove, W.Va., died Wednes day, February 24, 2010 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheel ing. ^7. She was born March 28, 1954 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Charles and Clarice Miller Mennar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister. Surviving are her husband, of 27 years, Calvin D. Bliz zard; two daughters, Ellen Blizzard and her finance, Kevin Criswell of Wheeling and Daisy Blizzard and her Finance, Brent Comstock of Thief River Falls, MN; a sis ter, Marie Moore of Wheels- burg, Ohio; and three grand children. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 5-9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where serv ices will be held on Wednes day, March 3, 2010 at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Jay Arm strong officiating. Interment in Kadesh Chapel, Beech Bottom, W.Va ReHa Blizzard Rella M. Blizzard, 80, Wood- bridge, Va., formerly of Route 1,

1997. at her son’s home in Wood-*” bridge. She was born March 25, 1916, in Sully, W.Va., a daughter of the late Walter G. and Lottie Hedrick Kerns. She was a member of United Brethem Church of Sulley. I 1° addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Bardon Blizzard; a son, John W. Blizzard. ( Surviving are two sons, Bardon • Jr. and Ronald S., both of Wood- I bridge; one brother, Earl Kerns of - Elkins, W.Va.; two sisters, Lula - Kerns of Elkins and Mildred " Showalter of Dry Fork, W.Va.; six i grandchildren; a great-grandson. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with the Rev. Jerry Wenger offici ating. Arrangements by Kelly- Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda ( Virginia Blizzard Virginia Blizzard, 86, Main Street, Tiltonsville, died Sunday in Forest Hills Health Care Center, St. Clairsville. She was born March 24, 1901 at Tiltonsville, a daughter of the late William and Ella Risdon Cunn ingham.^, '7SF P T She was a member bf the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Surviving are a son, Jack of Rayland; a daughter, Mrs. Jay (Virginia “Jidge”) Cusick of Tiltonsville; a sister, Bertha Headley of Tiltonsville; six grandchildren. c- Friends will be received at the VanHove Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 2 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Richard Smith officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Tiltonsville Volunteer Fire Department services will be at 7 p.m. today, in the funeral home. x Arthur Block Arthur C. Block, 82, 50355 S.R. 145, Woodsficld, died Sat., Sept. 9, 1995 at Bamesville Hospital. He was bom Feb. 28, 1913 in Monroe County, a son of the late Edward Block and Celia Nauer Block. He was a retired fanner and retired independent milk hauler, and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Miltonsburg. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Inez Samoldell and Marga- rete Guercia; two brothers, Francis Block and Dr. Lucian Block. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Wahl Block; four sons, Edward Block of Zanesville, James Block of Greenfield, Robert Block of Woods- field, and George Block of the home; one daughter, Gloria Ed wards of Woodsficld; four sisters, Hilda Block of Parma Heights, ^ucille Early of Covington Ken tucky, Mary Klingcnsmith of Saga more Hills and Anna Scott of Meno- mance Falls, Wisconsin; nine grand children; two great-grandchildren. Friends were reccied at Bauer- Tumer Funeral Home, Woodsficld. Mass of Christian Burial was cele brated Tuesday in St. John s the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltons burg, with Rev. Chester Pabcn the celebrant. Burial followed in St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery. Vigil services were held Monday evening at the funeral home. BLOCK, Edmund P., 76, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thurs day, February 10, 2005. He was bom September 17, 1928 in Wheeling, a son of the late John and Rose Sobboleski Block. He was a former employee of the Catholic Diocese of Wheel ing-Charleston; a Navy veteran of WWII; and a member of the Cave Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maran Block; and a broth er, John W. Block. Surviving are a son, Edmund J. Block of New Martinsville, W.Va.; and a brother, Leo J. Block of Roseville, Mich. Friends are invited to attend funeral services Friday, February 18, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Cal vary Cemetery Chapel, Wheel ing. Arrangements entrusted to the Altmeyer Funeral Home, South Chapel. 3828 Jacob Street, Wheeling. BLOCK, Edward John, 75, of New' Martinsville, W.Va.. passed away peaceful ly Wednesday. October 10. 2007, surrounded by his lov ing family, at home. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., January 10. 1932, the son of the late Edward J. and Rose Havercamp Block. He was a 1950 graduate of Wheeling Central High School and a graduate of West Liberty Stale College. He was a retired chemist from Bayer Corpora tion with 35 years of service; and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. During his 18 years of retirement. Ed enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting Imd"yearly family vacations at the beach. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joan McNulty Block; five daughters, Debra (Robin) Clegg of New Mar tinsville, Karen (David) Lydon of Gaffney, S.C.. Tina O’Neil (Jimmy Willison) of New Mar tinsville, Lisa Longwell (Ken Wheeler) of New Martinsville, and Alison Block (Joe Candid) of Greenville, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Jason Lydon, Jody Flesher. Justin O’Neil, Jill Lang, Billy Longwell, Rebecca Longwell and Jessica Candid; four great-grandchil dren. Jacob and Jenna Lang and Cormac and Seamus Lydon; and his mother-in-law, Charlotte McNulty of Wheel ing. At his request, his body has been donated to the Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Celebration at St. Vin cent de Paul Catholic Church, 21 Rosary Road, New Mar tinsville on Saturday, October 1 3, 2007 at 1 1 a.m. Mass will be con-celebrated by the Rev. Charles Schneider and the Rev. Stephen Vallelon- ga- A luncheon will follow after the service at Klug Hall Memorial donations may be made to Open Door Ministries P-O. Box 125, New Mar tins vi lie, WV 26/55. orto Journey Hospice, 314 S. Wells' Street, Sistersville, WV 26175. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com. BLOCK, Helen V., 84, lov ing mother and devoted friend of Fourth Street, New Mar tinsville, W.Va., died Wednes day, August 11, 2004 in the New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Martinsville. She was bom August 1, 1920 in Tyler County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert Z. and Della Armanda Fiest Van- Camp. | She was a retired secretary at the Lanham Foundry; and a member of the First Baptist Church, New Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Block on June 21, 1978; three brothers,1 Albert VanCamp Jr., Worley Henry VanCamp, and Paul E. VanCamp; and a sister, Mildred Conant. Survivors includes a daughter, Charlene Sims (William) of Woodsfield, Ohio; two sons, Steven R. Block (Linda) of Houston, Texas, and Charles K. Block (Jackie) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Danielle Sims-Pakaos (Larry), Brian Sims (Mandy), Steve Block (Sherrie), Shannon Block (Lissa), Angela Shook (Ray), Lindsay Block, and Ryan Block; and 12 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 20, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, 841 Fourth Street, New Martinsville at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Biram officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 841 Fourth Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155. Arrangements by Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, New Martinsville. Online sympathy expressions to www.griseIlfuneralhomes.com ■Jijrtfif LCoJtf

Robert Block Robert P. Block. 61, of Miltonsburg, died Wednesday. c. Calling hours Thursday. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Miltonsburg. BLOCK, William Courtney BLOCK, Danielle M. “D,” “Uncle Sam,” 39, Loving 18, of Benwood Hill, Benwood, Father, Husband, Son, Pappy W.Va., died Saturday, May 21, and Brother, of Benwood Hill, 2005 in New York. Benwood, W.Va., died Satur- She was born January 12, day, May 21, 2005 in New 1987 in Wheeling, W.Va., the York. daughter of Jodi Williams Block He was born October 17, of Benwood Hill, Benwood and 1965 in Johnstown, Pa., the son the late William Courtney of William Henry and Frances Block. Elizabeth “Nikki” Fawley Block In addition to her father, she of Mt. Olivet. was preceded in death by her He was an employee with granafather, George Williams UPS of Wheeling; a member of and her dear friend, JoBeth Our Lady of Peace Catholic Gross. Church; an avid Nascar Fan and She was a graduate of Bishop he loved Classic Cars; Courtney Donahue High School Class of was a friend to everyone he met 2005 where she was a member and touched many lives; he will 0f the softball, volleyball , bas- be deeply missed by all. ketball, and track teams; a mem- r» - ii

Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bishop Donahue High School, 325 Logan Street, McMcchen, WV 26040. Sympathy expressions to www.grisellmneraihomes.com. Bloc h’, v id e it

Virgil L Block WOODSFIELD — Virgil I. Block, 55, of Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Woodsfield, died Thursday (March 14,1996) at the National In stitute of Health, Bethesda, Md. Arrangements are incomplete at Watters Funeral Home. Wiiliam Blodgett William C. “Legend’ Blodgett, 58, of Vine Street Tiltonsville. Ohio, died Sunday April 6, 2003, at East Ohic Regional Hospital, Marlins Berry, Ohio. He was born Nov. 19, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Jane Gracey Blodgett. William was a retired Master Electrician with the IBEW Local 683 in Columbus and 246 in Steubenville; he was a member of the Martins Ferry Eagles, the Italian American Club in Martins Ferry and the Indian Club in Tiltonsville. Surviving are his fiancee’ Phyllis Kurtz and his uncle William Gracey, both of Tiltonsville; one son, Leonard Blodgett and a daughter, Cynthia Blodgett, both of Columbus; one step son, Sheldon Dallas of Knoxville, Tenn.; two step daughters, Lorraine Slate of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Nadine Kurtz, stationed in Seoul, Korea with the U.S. Army 175th Battalion. Friends will be received Friday from 4 p.m. until time of the services at 7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St Tiltonsville, Ohio. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. BLON, Anna L., 74, of Stcwartsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1933. in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Gus and . Elizabeth Forsythe Beatty. Anna was an employee of Country Club Retirement Center in Bellaire: and she was a member of the First Christian Church in Wheeling. , In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. William L. “Bill” Blon; a granddaughter. Cassandria Blon; and a sister, Alma. She is survived by six chil dren, Sharon Sue Gatten of Hagerstown, Maryland, 4 William L. Blon Jr. of Bellaire. David Eugene Blon of Bethesda, Delcie Ann Blon of Weirlon. John Michael Blon of Bellaire, and ■ Dorthea L. Blon of Bethesda; two sisters, Catherine Minnick and Jean Brown; a brother. John Beatty; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services held at the convenience of the family. ' Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the ' American Heart Association ■ or the First Christian Church in Wheeling. Carl Blon Carl Barnes Blon, 73, Bar- nesville, died Monday at Bamesville Hospital.iSStit'/flf He was bom April 29, 1897 in St. Clairsville. a son of the late Robert and Nancy Jane Barnes Blon. He was a Methodist by faith, a veteran of World War I, a member of the Knights of Malta of Dillonvale and a retired employe of the Air Reduction Plant of Lorain. Surviving are his widow, Mable Gooding Blon, two step daughters, Mrs. Noami McCort and Mrs. Bonnie Harr, both of Bamesville, four step-sons, Jack and Norman Morris, both in California, Bernard Morris of Arlington, Va. and William Morris of Tampa, Fla., four & sisters, Mrs. Mary Adams, K Bellaire, Mrs. Weltha Porter of Shawnee, Ohio, Mrs. Theresa Hannum, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Mrs. Lenora Jeffers of Cincinnati, two brothers, Clarence of Dayton and Forrest of Belmont. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Bethesda, with Rev. Vera Galvaez and Rev. Raymond Shank officiating. Burial was in Belmont Cemetery. Cassandra Bio Cassandra Elizabeth Blon, infant daughter of John M. and 5 Marilyn E. Matusik Blon, died Friday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are the paternal grand parents, William and Anna Blon of Stewartsville; paternal great-grandmother, Delcie Blon of Stewartsville; maternal grandparents, Steve and Aggie Matusik of Neffs; maternal j great-grandmother, Burni . Matusik of Blaine. I Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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r ^ ■ ^ Delcie Blon Delcie Blon, 87, of Stewartsville, Ohio, died Tuesday. at her home. She was born June 26, 1914 in Rich Mountain, Tenn., a daughter of the late Peter William Clear and Annie Godsey Clear. She was a member of the Sun rise Full Gospel Church at Bel- laire. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her hus band, Lesley "Pete" Blon; two sons, Freddy and Jack Blon; one O grandson, Greg Blon; one grand daughter, Debra Ward; three broth- Z5 ers, Timon, Bert and Jilch Clear. Surviving are one daughter, — Marilyn Kemper of Bellaire; three ) ^ sons, William Blon, Gerald Blon _ f-x and John Blon all of Stewartsville s \'J and one sister, Mary Lough of » Stewartsville; three brothers, f ( ) James and Pete Clear both of Can- * - ton and Wayne Clear of Fla.; 24 ^ /7\ grandchildren; 53 great grandchil- 1 dren and 13 great great grandchil dren. Friends will be received Thurs day from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral home at Jacobsburg where services will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Blon, officiating. Burial follows at Bethel Cemetery, Key, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sunrise Full Gospel Church. ___ BLON, Edwin James Jr., 70, of 4324 Vi Noble St., Bellaire, died 'raLtpes./yw a/-j? Saturday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., — Yorkville plant, a Protestant, and an | Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin J. and Mabel Kerns Blon Sr. 1 Surviving are his wife, Zelda John- 3 son Blon; a son, Edwin J. Ill of ! Bellaire; a sister, Audrey Skukan of jJacobsburg; three grandchildren. ■ Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday land 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at ■ Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, ■ where services will be held at II |a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Holly I Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. | V.F.W. Post 626 will hold services I at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Edwin BlonSr. Edwin JamestU%., 74, Bellaire, died Wednesday, June 21, in the Bellaire Hospital. He was born July 10, 1897, in Stewartsville, a son of the late William and Rebecca Baker Blon. He was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church, the Bridgeport Eagles and the Bellaire Elks. He was a retired coal miner, having last worked in the Webb Mine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, in 1968. Surviving are a son, Edwin James Jr. of Bellaire, two daughters, Mrs. Audrey Skukan of Jacobsburg, Mrs. Rebecca Dayton of Bellaire, three brothers, Garrett of Neffs, Martin of Bellaire, Lesley of Stewartsville, three sisters, Mrs. Nellie, Brendel of DeKalb, 111., Mrs. Lottie Sheperd of £ Waverly, Ohio, Mrs. Evelyn Beckett of St. Clairsville, four C3 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in Bellaire with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, n Key. Forrest Blon

Forrest A. Blon, 85, Lynn Addi tion, Belmont, died January 16,1986 in Bamesville Hospital. He was bom April 22,1900 at Stewartsville, son of the late Robert and Nancy Barnes Blon. He was a retired employee of B & 0 Railroad and a Protestant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Blon in 1979; and two brothers, Carl and Clarence Blon. Surviving are three sons, Fred of Jefferson, Delbert and Ed, both of Belmont; four daughters, Shirley Piatt of Flushing, Linda Hashman of Bamesville, Judy Burghy of Bel mont, Darlene Hinkle of Bethesda; four sisters, Weltha Porter and Mary Adams, both of Belmont, Theresa Hannum of Upper San dusky; and Lenore Jeffers of Milford; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev. Charles Tobias officiating at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda. Burial followed in Belmont Cemetery. Fred Blon r& Fred A. Blon, 75, of New York City, formerly of the Bellaire . and Neffs area, died Monday, i July 22*Jn New York City. He was born July 14, 1893, in Bellaire. He was a former Bel mont County law officer. Survivors include Ills widow, Bessie Giffen Blon, four brothers, Garrett of Neffs, Ed- : ward, Martin and Leslie, all of ! Bellaire. three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Brindell of Colorado, Mrs. : Lottie .Shepherd, of Columbus. 1 Mrs. Evelyn Beckett of Cres cent. Funeral services were held Sa V- turday at 'Bellaire with . Rev. Melvin Wampler officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. Si & Frederick Blon Frederick A. Blon, 67. 116 Uselma Ave., Jefferson, died sp.pt. 13. 1995.,at Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was bom November 14, 19-/ in Belmont, a son of the late Forrest A. and Pauline A. (Tiber) Blon Blon was a veteran of the u.b. Army, and an employee of Stone Container Corp., in Jefferson. Surviving are his wife, Luella, four children. Robert A. Blon of f-j Ann Arbor. Mich., Barbara A. Bur- jgoon of Ashtabula A1 Douglas I Blon and Timothy W. Blon. both of "jefferson; nine grandchildren; four sisters Shirley Piatt and Linda Ha hman, both of Bamesville Dar- , iene Hinkle of Bethesda and Judy « BUGraveside'services will be held p~ at 1 pm Saturday at Oakdale in Jefferson, with the ft Rev1 David T. Hill of the Church of Christ officiating. There will be no r calling hours. . Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 96 E. Jefferson St., Jeffer- - son, Ohio 44047. The Fleming Funeral Home, Jnc„ 49 W. Jefferson St„ Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Gregg Gregg Elliot Blon, 18, of Stewartsville, died Tuesday near Bethesda, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 14,1967 atBellaire. He was a student at Belmont Technical College and a member of Sunrise Full Gospel Church, Bellaire. Surviving are his parents, Gerald K. and Carolyn Tomer Blon of Stewartsville; three sisters, Jeanette Dunaway and Pamela Steiner, both of Bell aire, Sally Souchor of Wheeling; two brothers, Brian and Doug of | Stewartsville. * Friends may call at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be con ducted at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Barney Helms officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

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CO < Jack Lee Blon Jack Lele Blon, 41, Stewart- sville, died Saturday in Bellaire City Hospital. Born in Bellaire on Dec. 6,1934, he was a son of Leslie and Delcie Clear Blon. He was a Methodist by faith and had been employed at the Rodefer Glass Co., Bellaire. Surviving in addition to his parents of Stewartsville are his wife, Patsy Higgins Blon; two sons, Patrick of the home and Jack of Stewartsville; four ^ daughters, Debra, Linda and q Misty, all of the home, and Mrs. Cindy Dalton of Bellaire; three ^ brothers, William of Neffs, Gerald and John, both of Stewartsville; one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Kemper of Bellaire; ^ one grandchild. Funeral services were 7T Tuesday with burial in Bethel Cemetery, Key. 5^ ft ft BLON, James ••Jimmy," 25 of Stew- artsville, Ohio went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday. December 25, 2010 at home. He was born in Wneel- ins. W.Va. on October 31, 1985 the son of Patrick Blon Sr. and Jane Franczak Blon. Jimmy was an employee of the ’Century Mine at Beallsville and a member ot the Clarksburg Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Conaway. Surviving are his parents, Patrick and Jane Blon of Stewartsville; a brother. Patrick (Tiffany) Blon, Jr. of Jacobsburg. Ohio, his fiance Sheena Craig and her son Brenen: his grandfather Harold Terrill of Beloit, Ohio: a niece Trinity Blon: several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends who loved him. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Ohio on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from I J a.m. to time of services at 1 p.m. with Ger ald Blon ancJ Larry Helms officiating. Burial will fol low in Warnock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memo rial contribution may be made to the Sunrise Full Gospel Church or Clarks burg Methodist Church. JOHN BLON John Manin Blon, 56 of Glencoe, Ohio, died Friday, June 23. 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Mor gantown, W.Va. He was born July 22. 1 960 in Martins Ferry. Ohio, a son of John Blon and Glenna Kelly Blon. He was a crane operator at Centre Foundry in War- wood, W.Va. and a mem ber ofUSWA Local 4842. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Lind say Blon. Surviving in addition to his parents of Clarksburg, Ohio, are his wife. Crystal Leiffer Blon; two children, Allison (Michael) McGuire and Brock Blon, both of Glencoe; two grandchil dren, Isabella Henderson and Landen McGuire; brothers and sisters, Glen (Jamie) Blon of Morgan town, W.Va.; Susie Hig- gins of St. Clairsville, 1 Deedee Blon of St. Joe, Teresa (Bill) Godwin of St. Clairsville, and Jay Blon of Glencoe. M A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Tooth- man Funeral Home. Lenora Blon 1935-2010 Lenora B. Blon, 74, of Belmont, Ohio died Monday, March 22. 2010 at Bamesville Hospital. She was born April 30, 1935 in Wolfhursl, Ohio a daughter of the late George Heath and Virginia Rose McCort Heath. Lenora was a homemak er, a life member of the St. Clairsville Alumni Association and attended the Belmont United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Jeffers; a brother George Heath; and a sister-in- law, Purina Heath. Surviving are her husband, Clair “Ed” Blon; a daughter, Sharon Rose Thomas of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a son, Mark (Judy) Blon of Holloway, Ohio; grand children, Jacques, Lamarche, Jacqueline Lamarche and Zachary Blon; a sister, Maude (Ed) Valentine of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Jerry Heath of Lansing, Ohio, Francis (Marie) Heath of Florence, S.C., Earl ' (Karen) Heath of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Alan (Janice) Heath of Mt. Olive, N.C. Friends were received Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322, North Main St., Bethesda, Ohio where services were held Friday, March 26, 2010 with Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating, burial followed in Belmont Cemetery. LINDSAY BLON Lindsay Marie Blon, 29, of Glencoe, OH, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Belmont Community Hospital in Bcllaire. She was born Sept. 1 8, 1987, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of John M. and Crystal Lciffcr Blon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Olga Leiffer. Surviving in addition to her parents of Glencoe are her daughter, • Isabella Marie Henderson; a sister, Allison (Michael) McGuire of Glencoe; a brother, Brock Blon of Glencoe; paternal grandparents, John and Glenna Blon of Clarks burg; and a nephew^ Lan- den McGuire. / A private service wm be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Tooth- man Funeral Home. MARILYN BLON Marilyn E. Blon, 56, of Bellaire, died January 22, 2015. at Liza’s Place. She was born October 17, 1958, daughter of Steve Andrew Matusik and Mary Agnes Pumpa I Matusik. Marilyn was a former employee of the U.S. Post Office in Neffs, and a member of Harbor of Hope Assembly of God in St. Clairsville. She was a loving and devoted \vife, mother, daughter and sister who had a strong unwaver ing faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cassandra Blon, February I 8,1985. In addition to her par ents, Steve and Mary Matusik, she is survived by her husband, John “Mike” Blon; her children, Karina Blon and Korben Blon, both at home; two grand- ■ children, Kadence Blon and Isabella Cline; two broth ers, Gary (Jennifer) Matusik and Kevin (Lynn) Matusik both of Neffs. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at the Harbor of Hope Church in St. Clairsville on Monday at 1 1 a.m. with Pastor Dean Myers officiat ing. Burial will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery. -jT C__ Memorial contributions may be made to The OSUCCC-Jamcs, 660 Ackerman Road, 6th Floor, P.Q. Box OH 43218- 3112 for cancer research and treatment. Michael Blon

Michael Randall Blon, infant son of James Randall Blon and Paula Carole Hyatt died Friday evening, February 9, 1990 at Wheeling Hos pital. Surviving, in addition to his pa rents, are his maternal grandmother, Joyce Van Fossen of Belmont; ma ternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Van Fossen of Bel mont; paternal grandfather, Randall Blon, Bamesville; paternal grand mother, Mary Ann McMillen, Bar- nesville; paternal great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Piatt, Rushing, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Anderson of Hcndrys- burg. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at Crcstview Cemetery, Bamesville, with Rev. William Worcester officiating. Ar rangements were made by Campbell-Plumly-Milbum Funeral H^mc. NinaBlon 7/^190 Nina May Blon, 56, 2902 Hamilton St„ Bellaire, died Sunday in Wheel ing Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, j 1934 at Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Alfred and Elma Hart Ben nett. She was a Protestant. - She was preceded in death by her TO husband, William Blon; two brothers, Harry and Carl Bennett and two sisters, Mary Ann and Wilma Bennett and a grandson. Surviving are a daughter, Mary May Ward of Powhatan Point; four brothers, Robert Bennett of Bell £ aire, Walter Bennett of Wheeling, o Dan Bennett of Martins Ferry and Peter Bennett of Abilene, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Marie) Taylor of Colerain; six grandchildren. Friends will be received, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. George Yontz officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. PAMALA BLON Pamala Jo Blon, 64, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home. She was bom June 10, 1951, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of Fred and Ruby Whitehair of St. Clairsville. Pam was an employee of Sam’s Club in St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jajne- son Can-others. ^7/ Surviving in addition to her parents are a daughter, Heather (Jason) Carrothers of Lewis Center, Ohio; brothers and sisters, Rusty Whitehair of Evansville, IN, Debbie (Gordon) Price of Morristown, Todd Whitehair of St. Clairsville, and Janie (Pete) Whitehair of Columbus, Ohio; a grandson, Jackson Car rothers; her fiance, Dolph Faurote; nieces, Shannon (Matt) Kovacs and Court ney (Clint) Smigle; several great- nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Mon day from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Wayne Clark officiating. Burial follows in Glencoe Cemetery. Randall C. Blon 1949-2012 God called Randall C. Blon Home to Heaven on Sunday, December 30, 2012 from the Ohio State University Hospital ICU surrounded by tyis family and friends. Randall was born on December 8, 1949 in Bamesville, Ohio and was a 1968 graduate of Bamesville High School. He was the Owner-Operator of R. Blon Trucking, Inc. and drove truck for 44 years. He was a long time loyal member of the Eastern Ohio Charity Association and a Teamster. Randall was a loving, loyal Randall C. Blon and devoted Husband, Dad , Piatt and five sisters: Karen Pap Pap and Friend. Piatt, Shirley “Sis” Milhoan, Randall was preceded in Christine Marrow, Rosie death by his Grandparents, (George) Riser and Marysue Forest & Pauline Blon; his “Susie” Johnson and Aunts, step-father, Raymond Piatt; Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. Half Brother, Gary Piatt; His He is also survived by his wife Valerie (Touvelle) Blon Special “Family of Friends*4 and many dear friends. : Bruce “Wolfy” Gander, He is survived by his Loving Harlan Howell, Dave “Turbo” & Devoted wife, There’sa Cline, James Keylor, Kitty Jo Lynne Blon; Son, Brian Paboucek, Katie Daniels and (Kathy) Blon; Daughters: Greg “Shu” Shumaker. Amanda Blon, Marissa Blon, Visitation and Services Melinda (Jamie) Carpenter were held Thursday January and a son, James Blon; grand 3, 2013 at Cambell- Plumly- children, Gage & Solara Milbum Funeral Home, 319 N Blon, Lauren & Dylan Blon Chestnut Street, Bamesville, and Annie & Kole Carpenter; Ohio. Pastor Gary Eller offi and his faithful companion, ciated. Burial will be at thej Mulleah. Randall is also sur convenience of the family vived by his mother, Shirley Regina Blon U Regina I. (Nonie) Blon, 80, 360 Rosser Ave., Bellaire, d»ed Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was daughter Plunkett and Josephine Schmidt oS^MSrys1^- ing, and a member of South Bellaire MShe°was‘preceded in death by her husband, Martin Blon; a sister, Sia Marie Plunkett; a brother, William E. Plunkett. Surviving are two sisters, Virginia Sutton and Barbara Ault, both of Bellaire. . ... Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauknecht funeral Home Bellaire where services will be held at 11 a.m Wednesday, with the Rev. William Carter officiating. Burial follows in .Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. William Blon William L. “Bill” Blon, age 73, of Stewartsville, died Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire. He was born October 29, 1932 in Stewartsville, Ohio, son of the late Leslie “Pete” and Delcie Clear Blon. Bill was a retired employee from the former Rodefer- Gleason Glass Co. in Bellaire. He was a former employee of the Bellaire City Hospital for 22 years; a member of the First,Christian Church in Wheeling where he served as a , sexton and was in charge of maintenance. In addition to his parents. Bill was preceded in death by brothers, Fred and Jack Blon. He is survived by his wife, Anna Beatty Blon; six chil dren, Sharon Sue Gatten of Hagerstown, Maryland, William L. Blon Jr. of Cadiz, David Eugene Blon of Bethesda, Delcie Ann Blon of Weirton, John Michael Blon of Neffs, and Dorthea L. Orr of Bethesda; two brothers, Gerald “Joe” Blon and John Blon both of Stewartsville; a sister, Marilyn Kemper of Key Ridge; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Private services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Christian Church in Wheeling. Zelda I. Blon Zelda I. Blon, 71,522 44th St., Bellaire, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 20jI0 at East umo Regional Hos- 'pltal at Martins Ferry. She was born July 29, 1928 at Neffs, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Nora Hess Johnson. She was a retired waitress for the former Savoy Restaurant in Bellaire, a Protestant, a member of the CSA Lodge and the Eagles FOE 371 - Auxiliary, both of Bellaire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus- l band, Edwin J. Blon Jr.; a brother, Ollie Johnson; a sister, Grace Car- away. v Surviving are a son, Edwin J. Blon III of Bellaire; two brothers, ? Harvey Johnson of Shadyside and i Ernest Johnson of Beallsville; two ^ sisters, Anna Benda of Bellaire "" and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Martin of Colerain; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Saturday at I p.m., with the Rev. Donald J. Cordery officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Christine Marie Bloom, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Malaga, Ohio passed away Saturday April 4th. 2015 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was bom October 21. 1958 in Tiffin, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Bloom. Christine was a former employee of Sycamore Tree Service, and Trillium in Columbus, Ohio. Christine enjoyed fishing, hunting gardening, building models, spending time with her dogs and most of all spending time with family, she was a loving and caring person to anyone she met. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson; Wyatt Bloom. She is survived by her partner of 16 years Beth Bibbee of Columbus, Ohio, one son James (Jennifer) Bloom of Woodsfield, Ohio, one grandson Ian Bloom of Woodsfield, four sisters; Margaret (Ronald-Bob) Daugherty of Malaga 0°hio Josephine (Dwight) Dyer of Carey, Ohio, Agnes (Doug) Williams of Belleville, Ohio’, and Mary (Joe) Paulus of Mansfield, Ohio, two brothers; John (Leann) Bloom of Findley, Ohio and Anthony (Roberta) Bloom of New Riegal, Ohio, five nieces, five nephews, seven great nieces and two great nephews. Calling hours will be held from 4 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8 p.m. Friday April 10,2015 at the Bauer Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield with Brent Roth officiating. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family in the West Union Cemetery near Sardis, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made in c/o James and Jennifer Bloom, 45773 State Route 255, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. Ro BLOOM, Robert K., 67, of 4460 Highland Ave., Shadyside, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was an employee of Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, and a Methodist. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles. Surviving are a sister, Margaret McMillen of Shad yside; two cousins, Louise and Lawr ence Grella of Pittsburgh. Services .will be held at 10 a.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shady- side. Interment in Greenwood Ceme- terv. Bellaire. Robert Biomn. Robert K. Bloom, 67, of 4460 Highland Ave., Shadyside, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Bell aire, a son of the late Lester and Marie Hasten Bloom. A Methodist, he was an 0& employee of Ohio Valley Medical Is- Center, Wheeling. o A brother, Charles, preceded o him in death. Surviving are a sister, Margaret McMillen of Shadyside; two sousins, Louise and Lawrence 5bcs Grella of Pittsburgh. C Services were held today at 10 a.m. in Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, with the Rev. Ralph Hudson officiating, followed by * burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. BLOOM, William Thomas, 77, loving hus band, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle, of Jefferson Street in Upland Heights, Rayland, OH, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at home. /_ Born June 8, 19?3 5 in Tiltonsville, OH, he was the son of the late Carl and Virginia Jackson Bloom. He was a retired employ ee of the Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Yorkville Plant with 40 years of service. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army; and a member of the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed morning coffee with friends at Paradise Hills Gulf Course. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Jack; and two sisters, Joyce and Jenny. Surviving are: a devoted wife of 57 years, Sally “Irene'' Sipich Bloom; son, Carl “Tex” (Nicole) Bloom; daughter, Barbara (James) Piazza; brother, Louis Jackson; sister, Geraldine (Ernie) Reeves; six grand children, Jared, Coltin, Nathan, James, Salley and Logan. Private services and entombment are set for Holly Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH, at the conven ience of the family with the Rev. Dan Holt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice; State Route 1 50; Rayland, OH 43943; or to the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church; Grandview Avenue; Tiltonsville, OH 43963. BLOOM, Wilma Marie, 85, of Sinclair Avenue, Yorkville, Ohio, formerly of Easton, Pa., died Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. She was bom April 24, 1924 in Easton, a daughter of the late Albert and Lora Hines Stubblebine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe J. Bloom; a son, Larry Bloom; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are a son, Richard H. (Marjorie) Bloom, of Yorkville. with whom she resided; two daughters, Sharon (Don) Koestler of California and ' Mary Ann Bloom of Easton; two sisters; six grandchil- ' dren and five great-grand- 1 children. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 1 p.m. in Easton Cemetery, ; Easton. 1 1 BLOOMFIELD, Amelia Lou Fordyce, 74, of Wheeling, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 201 Lin WheelingHospi- tal. She was> oorn in Wheel ing. W.Va., on August 28, 1936, daughter of the late Richard L. and Mary Calvert Fordyce. Mrs. Bloomfield was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Eugene Bloomfield; a brother, Richard Fordyce; and a sister, Joan Rode haver. Surviving are her hus band. Ralph E. Bloomfield; six sons, Ralph “Rick” Bloomfield and his wife, Lynette of Valley Grove, Lawrence Bloomfield and his wife, Martha, Paul Bloomfield all of Wheel ing, Dale Bloomfield and his wife, Kitty of West Liberty, Daniel Bloomfield of Moundsville, and Keith Bloomfield and his wife, Debbie of Brookside, Ohjo; 19 grandchildren; nfne ^real-grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Hurt of Valley Grove, and Nancy Prochaska and her hus band, Jim of Triadelphia. Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. on Thurs day. March 3, 2011, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 304-242-2311, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011, with the Reverend Lawrence Bloomfield offi ciating. Interment in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheel ing, W.Va. Personal condolences may be offered to the fami ly at www.kepner funeral.com. BLOOMFIELD, William “Gene” “Bill,” 48, of Wheel ing, W.Va., passed away Friday, May 13, 2005 in the Ohio Val ley Medical Center, Wheeling. Born October 5, 1956 in Wheeling, Bill is the son of Ralph and Amelia Fordyce Bloomfield of Wheeling. Bill volunteered at the food pantry at the Hope United Methodist Church/Wheeling; was a member of the Marine Corps League of Wheeling and the American Legion Post No. 1; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Mary Fordyce; and paternal grandparents, Allen and Helen Bloomfield. Surviving, in addition to his mother and father, are six broth ers, Ralph “Rick” Bloomfield and his wife, Lynette, of Valley Grove, W.Va., Larry Bloomfield and his wife, Norma, of Ben- wood, W.Va., Paul Bloomfield and his wife, Daisy, of Wheel ing, Dale Bloomfield and his wife, Katherine of West Liberty, W.Va., Daniel Bloomfield and Keith Bloomfield and his wife, Debbie, of Bridgeport, Ohio- five nephews; six nieces; four step-nephews; one step-niece; and a special friend, Samuel Nazzaro Jr. of Bosnia. Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the Kepner Funeral Home 36th and Jacob Streets, South Wheeling where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2005 with the Rev. Bruce Graff officiating. Interment in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheel ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of For eign War Post 437, 114 Grant Avenue, MoundsviHe WV 26041. Online condolences may be to www.kepnerfuneral.com. BLOSSER, Margaret, 92, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed on Friday, April 18, 2008, at her home of natural causes. She was born January 17, 1916 in Bergholz, a daughter of the late Clark and Hazel (George) McLain. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Nelson Kaye Bloss- er, whom she married in June 1964, and who died August 4, 2001; and a sister, Maxine McBane, who passed away June 23,2005. She was a retired supervisor of the Carroll County Elemen tary School; and lifelong member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Bergholz, where she served as an Elder, a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir for over 50 years. She was a 56 year member of the Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority. After acquiring her two year teaching certificate from Mt. Union College in 1935, Mar garet began her lifelong career as an educator teaching in a one room school house on Timothy Ridge. Her servant’s heart lead her to suspend her teaching career in 1944 to care for her mother for seven years before her mother’s death. She returned to leaching and in the summer months attended Ohio University earn ing a Master’s Degree in Edu cation. She completed her career as an educator in 1985 as an ele mentary supervisor for the Carroll County School Sys tem. Among her achieve ments, she introduced and continued to develop the high ly successful Open Court Reading System which is still being used in the Carroll County Schools. Her concern extended to community life as well, active ly following the leadings of her servant’s heart in caring for the needs of others. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Ralph W. McBane; her nephew and wife, James C. and Eleanor M. McBane, all of Bergholz; great nieces and nephews, Amy Richards and husband, Gary, David McBane and wife, Jenny, Christine Pasiuk and husband, Kenneth, Joy Roy and husband, Ryan, Gabrielle McBane and Daniel McBane; and 11 great-great nieces and nephews, Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second Street, Bergholz on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Second Street, Bergholz with the Reverend Alan Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Mooretown Cemetery. BLOSSER, Mary Elizabeth Dodds, 78, of the Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., died Thurs day, July 1, 2004 in the Wheel ing Hospital. Born June 29, 1926 in Wheeling, Mary was the daugh ter of the late Everett W. and Mary K. Armstrong Dodds. She was a retired nurses aide; and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Condottore West; and two brothers, Robert Wesley Dodds and John Vernon Dodds. Surviving are her grandchil dren, Christal Olack and her hus band, Michael, of Shadyside and Shannon Condottore of Nor walk, Ohio; three great-grand children, Christopher Miller, Kirsten Condottore and Ethan Olack; two sisters-in-law. Rose Dodds and Ruth Armstrong; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004 with the Rev. Bryan D. Carpenter officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gar dens, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at I www.kepnerfuneral.com. I BLOTZER, Harry A., 89, of Hughes Avenue, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on September 1, 1917, son of the late Harry A. and Elizabeth (Thiers) Blotzer. He was a retired carpet and linoleum installer for the for mer Heslop Furniture of Mar tins Ferry; member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry; and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. In addition to his parents. Harry was preceded in death by one brother, William Blotzer. Surviving are his wife, Mar garet (Almashy) Blotzer; a sis ter, Mary Elizabeth Moore of Cupertino. Calif.; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Private graveside services will be held in Holly Memori al Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio at the convenience of the family. BLOTZER, Margaret, 93, of Hughes Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011. —jrz^ She was born in CComing, Ohio, on July 11. 1918, the daughter of the late Andy and Julia (Sipos) Almashy. She was a retired secre tary at the former Valley Machine of Martins Ferry and Blue Cross and Blue Sheild. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Blotzer; four brothers, Andrew, James, John and William Almashy; sister, Elizabeth Ruble; niece, Karen Lewis; and nephew, Bruce Ruble. Margaret is survived by two nephews, Brian Almashy, Las Vegas, Nev., and William Almashy, Dayton, Ohio; two nieces, Nancy Verplank, DeMotte, Ind., and Carol Almashy, Chicago, 111.; great nephew, Chad (Tonya) Ruble, Martins Ferry; great-great nephew, Maddox Ruble; and two great-great nieces, Brooklynn and Sunnie Ruble. I Graveside service will be I held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, at the convenience of the family. Condolences to the fami ly may be made by signing the guest book online at www.kellerfuncralhome .com. >• -• : K-.m

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JS BLOUNT, Esther L. Swiger, 74, of Raiston Avenue, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at her home. Esther was born July 6, 1928 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lester P. and Jessie L. Barker Swiger. She was a retired nurse of 31 years from Wheeling Hospital and was a member of the Church of Christ, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Blount in 1961; a son, Roy J. Blount; and a sister, Ethel Drake and her companion, Francis “Red” McCort. Surviving arc her daughter, Elalee Coss and her husband, Jim, of Martins Ferry; three sons, Bob A. Blount of Martins Ferry, Ronald L. Blount and his wife, Donna, of Roanoke, Va. and Ricky L. Blount and his wife, Kim, of New Salem, N.C.; a sister, Wilma Waterman of Marietta, Ohio; a son, Robert P. Swiger and his wife, Sally, of Crown City, Ohio; 10 grandchil dren and six great-grandchildren, including her granddaughter, jackic Dclbrugge and her son, Michael, with whom Esther resided; several nieces, nephews and her beloved dog, Scottic. Friends will be received 2-4 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheel ing where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2003 with Ron Stullenbarg- er officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheel ing. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. ueTri ''' "W'nter'of I'l-Vi'r .r United Methodist Church. She was ,n dealh by her husband.

&cfessaG,,berl- Rodne>' and Robert Wehr Surviving are a daughter. Carol Ann Groves of BarnesvilTe: two sisters Georo,a jenkins ancJ Sarah smith both of Barnesville: three ^aUdcch,ldre.n: e^ht great-grandchil dren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 o P:™- Sunday ai Campbell-Plumlv- & Milburn Funeral Home. Barnesvilfc where services will be held 2 p m’ Monday. Interment in Crestview IS Cemetery. Barnesville. Memorial o contributions may be made to First nesvihe Melhod,sl Church of Bar- CP

P -5 C BLOWERS, Keith S., 87, of Wheeling, died Wednesday, July 22. 2009, in Bishop Hodges Continu ous Care Center. He was bom January 19, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Mary Helen Hoffman Blowers. Entombment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Thursday, July 23, 2009. Arrangements are entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Homes. BLOWERS,SSfftPJWFV Margaret Helen, 91, of Brush Valley, Pa., formerly of St. Clairsville, died Saturday at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Blowers; her par ents William and Charlotte Hixen- baugh. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Conrad (Pauline) Olson of Brush Valley, Pa., Mrs. William (Garnet) McMahon of Shadysidc, Mrs. Belva Jean Ewing Jewett of (j>-^ Ohio, Mrs. Howard (Betty) Weeks of Wintersville; a brother, Howard Hix- enbaugh of Uncaster; several grand- fc, children and great-grandchildren. p ends received from 1 p.m. until I time of services at 3 p.m. today, at ■ Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. ■ Interment in Holly Memorial Gar-| idens. BLOWERS, Mary Helen Hoffmann, 83, of Wheeling, died Thursday, November 10, 2005 at home following a long illness. She was born on October 4, 1922 in Wheeling, a daughter of the mf Eugene F. Hoffmann and Myr/. Kumer Hoffman. She graduated from Triadel- phia High School in Wheeling and Penn Hall Junior College in Chambersburg, Pa, She was then employed by Hazel Atlas in Wheeling in the accounting department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Anne Hoff mann Butler; a brother. Eugene F. Hoffmann. She is survived by her hus band, Keith S. Blowers; a sis ter, Miriam K. (Hoffmann) Sarver of-Brockway, Pa.; sev eral nieces. r Friends are invited to attend services on Saturday, Novem ber 12, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Entombment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery Mau soleum, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com BLOYD, Maryebeth, M., 82, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at home. She was bom May 18, 1922 in Moundsville, the daughter of the late William M. and Merle May- field Bloyd. She was the owner/operator of the former West Virginia Clothing Co., which was the oldest busi ness in Moundsville, solely owned by one family. Maryebeth was the past Direc tor of the Chamber of Commerce and a founder of the Retail Coun cil and Show and Sell and a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Carter Burke in 1998. Survivors include four sisters, Billie Bloyd; with whom she resided, Virginia Bloyd Kessel- ring, Patricia Bloyd (Stan) Burkle, all of Moundsville, and Martha Haigwood of Wheeling, W.Va.; eight nieces and nephews, Kay Kessclring, Nancy Kessclring (Lynn) Brant, Glenn (Dixie) Kessclring, Jr., Marsha Kcsscl- ring, Mary F. Burke Tennant, William Bloyd Burke James T. (Mary) Burke and David a. Burkic; five great nieces and nephews, Donald (Missy) Ten nant, Bridget Terek, Leslie Ten- nant, Glen (Lori) Kessclring and Aaron Kessclring, six great-great nieces and nephews, Maria, Bethany, and Derek Tennant, Candace, Alek and Jewel Kessel- ring. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. and on Sunday from Noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crema tory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, with the Reverend Dr. William Calhoun, officiating. Interment in Mt. Rose Ceme tery, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to House of Carpenters, II c/o Simpson United Methodist Church, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041. Sympathy exp ressions to www.gnsellmneralnomes.com. tJO r- Hattie A. Bluck c NEWCOMERSTOWN — Hatlie P A. Bluck, 90, of West Lafayette Care X Center, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 1992) at the center after a lengthy illness. She was bom Sept. 21, 1902, in Coshocton County, daughter of the late Charles and Lila Hutchinson -\ Hamerslcy. She retired from the for A mer Moore Enameling Co., West Lafayette, and was a member of the t*\ former Church of Christ, Islcta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa Bluck, on July 15 1963. Also deceased are six brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Bluck leaves several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. r5 Friday at Addy Funeral Home, where services will be at 3 p.m. Sa turday with Evangelist Gale Yoho officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. C Lot Blue Lot W. Blue, 89, Bealisville died February 23, 1989 at his home. He was bom April 16, 1899 in Switzer Township, a son of the late Silas and Isabelle Crow Blue. He was a retired farmer and sex ton of the Bealisville Cemetery and member of the Captina Church of Christ He was preceded in death by a brother, Ethan Blue, and a sister, Lucy Blieu. Surviving are his wife, Esther Agin Blue, and three nephews. Services were held February 25 from the Harper Funeral Home, Bealisville, with Raymond Crow officiating. Interment was made in Bealisville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bealisville Volunteer Fire DepL or Emergency Squad. BLUM, Charles Russell, | Jr., won his final reward on Monday. April 16, 2007. Born in Wheeling, on November 17, 1946 to Gladys Evaun Davies and Charles Russell Blum, Sr. Graduated from Wheeling High School: served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Charlie was an active member of the New Life United Methodist Church; was a deputy sheriff in Brooke County and served as police officer in Follansbee and Wellsburg, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Blum, Sr.: and a special angel, Stephanie Bosworth. Survived by his mother, Gladys; daughter, Jenifer Blum Bernhart; JoAnne Seals Bosworth, the Love of his Life, and her daughter. Jennifer Bosworth; brothers, George (Carol) and David (Tammy); nieces, Kristin, Brianne and Amber Blum; and nephews, Jonathan, Benjamin and Andy Blum, step-son, Craig Bel- trame; step-daughter, Marisa (Kevin) Kendzerski; and step- grand son, Lane Kendzerski. Memorial contributions may be sent to New Life United Methodist Church, Van Fund. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 and Thursday, April 19, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at I 1 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Doug Liston officiating. Interment in Greenwood •Cemetery, Wheeling. y BLUM, Daniel Roy, 51, of Commercial Drive, Bridgeport, died Wednesday, MnY ]1, at home. He was a retired employee of Seabright’s Farm, Bridgeport, and a member of First Christian Church,Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his father, John Charles Blum; maternal grandmother, Minerva Wurster; a nephew, Donny Blum. Surviving are a daughter, Andreanna Screen and her husband, Charles of Richmond Hills, Ga.; his mother, Corrine Wurster Blum of Wheeling; three brothers, Charles of Sunset Heights, Ohio, Donald O and his wife, Paulette Blum of N. Sewickley, Pa., Gary and his wife, __ Shari of Colerain; three sisters, Cynthia Arcuragi and her husband, c) James of Sunset Heights, Marsha and Joni Sue Blum, both of Z3 Wheeling; a grandson, Charlie Screen; a granddaughter, Andrea ro\ Robbins; several nieces and nephews; several grand nieces and grand nephews. Friends received 6- 9 p.m. today and 2-9 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Friends then received from 10 a.m. until the \ '*» time of services at noon Saturday at First Christian Church, Wheeling. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 1343 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; Belco Craft Industries, 330 Fox-Shannon Place, St. Clairsville, OH 43950; Purple Rider Field House Fund, in care of Superintendents Office, 810 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935; or to the Belmont County Relay for Life of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2432, Zanesville, OH 43701. /^fffiaElmer Blum Js BLUM, Elmer R., 76, formerly of South Nrnth Street, Martins Ferry, and Canton, Ohio, died Thursday in Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling. He was a retired employee of Timken Roller Bearing Co., Canton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman C. and Anna J. Wodarczek Blum; a nephew, Jeff Kuhn. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. John (Florajean) Soult and Mrs. Donald (Lois) Baker, both of Martins Ferry, and Mrs. p Ralph (Betty) Spence of Lewisville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, r Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ^ today at Heslop Funeral Home, J) Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Inter- pH ment in Riverview Cemetery, Mar- ^_ tins Ferry. Memorial contributions -5 may be made to St. John’s Lutheran y Church, Martins Ferry, or the United m Methodist Church, Lewisville. ^

C BLUM Kathryn “Cookie,”,7 62, of Follans- bee, WV, passed away on April 3, 2013, at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 2, 1951, in Follansbee, WV, to the late John and Thelma Olsen Papini. Cookie was a past Girl Scout Leader, an Episco palian by faith, and an active member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Wellsburg, WV, where she served as a lay minister and a Eucharistic Minister. She is survived by one daughter, Jenifer K. Six and her husband Daniel; two grandchildren, Gabrielle Six and Taylor Prall-Six all of Mason, Michigan; one brother, Frank Papini and his part ner, Becky Kinney, of BrldgeporLjDji; one sister/Chi'ls WTlhelm and her husband Tom of Wheeling WV; one nephew, Scott Wilhelm and his wife Dawn; one great-niece, Julie; and on^greît- nephew, Zachary A memorial service will be held April 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Epis copal Church, Wellsburg, WV, with Reverend Gene Sheppard officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made in Cookie’s name to the donor’s choice of Ameri can Cancer Society, Susan G Coleman or the ASPCA. u D Arrangements by Reas- ner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, WV 26070. BLUM, Margaret A. (Smith) age 88, of Brecksville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2005 in the Stratford Com mons Assisted Living Center in Glenwillow, " Ohio. Margaret was formerly a long time resident of the Dayton area and had attended the Shiloh Congregational Church She is survived by her son, Richard L. Smith of Chat tanooga. Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Blum and Mark Holtman of Macedonia, Ohio; brother and sister -in law, Delbert N. Smith and Vir ginia Phillips of Brookville; grandson, Robert Holtman; sis ters in-law, Jane Smith of Enon, Ohio and Gladys Blum of Wheeling, W.Va., brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Kitty Blum of Carlsbad, Calif.; many other family members and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Blum in 1 994; parents, Raymond & Fern (Eichholtz) Smith; sister, Phyllis Holmes; and brothers, Eldon and Edward Smith. Funeral sendees will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Decem ber 16, 2005 at the Kindred Funeral Home, 400 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio with Rev. Carl Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Inter ment will be in Arlington Cemetery, Brookville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kin- dredfuneralhome.com BLUM, Margaret L. (Almond,) 86, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Pa., died on Monday, February 12, 2007. Beloved wife of Frank A. Blum Jr; loving mother of Lynne (Paul) Philibin, Frank (Doreen) Blum III, and the late Raymond Blum; and grandmother of Brian (Kristin,) Bradley (Tracey) and Heather Blum and Lauren Flynn. Margaret was an avid bridge player and enjoyed cre ating ceramic pieces. Funeral arrangements by Beinhauers 724-941-3211. Memorials may be made to the Washington County Humane Society. BLUM, Robert C., 82, of Ron Joy Nursing Home, for merly of Poland, Ohio and Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday evening in Ron Joy. Robert was born Sept. 25, 1920 in Wheeling, the son of the late William G. and Hilda E. Win ters Blum. He moved from Wheeling to Poland in 1999. He had worked in manage ment at the Sears Dept. Store in Wheeling for 35 years before retiring. He had served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a bomber pilot, was a Shriner and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Wheeling. His wife, the former Mar garet Hahne, whom he married June 12, 1949 died July 19, 1999. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Kuhn and Ann Krogh; and three brothers, Bill, Ivan and Paul D. Blum. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Arrangements are by the Hig- gins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel. BLUM, Thomas Edgar, Jr. | 39, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died on October 30, 2004. Born in Wetzel County on April 28, 1965, he was the son of Lucille J. Fauber Blum and the late Thomas Blum Sr. He was a member of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, New Martinsville. He was a graduate of Magnolia High School, where he was president of the YMU. He also attended Marshall University and Fairmont State College, where he completed Work of Wood Technology. Tom was a friend to all, espe cially those in need of friend ship. His spirit, determination, and talents were an inspiration to all who knew him! His smile brightened the day of all he encountered. Surviving are his mother, Lucille Blum; a brother, Troy (Elutea) of Hurricane, W.Va.; a sister, Tracy Blum, New Mar tinsville, W.Va. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday, Novem ber 1, 2004 at the lams Funeral Home . Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 2, 2004, at 1 1 a.m. at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church New Martinsville, with the Rev. Richard Heller officiat ing. Interment will be at the Grecnlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Easter Seals Society, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, West Virginia. i Carl BJumenauer A*?/? 76- Carl Edward blumenauer, 52, New Phfladelphia, a native of Bridgeport, died Saturday in Union Hospital, Dover. Born Sept. 9,1923, a son of the late Edward and Laura Higgs Blumenauer, he had been in ill health for several months. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Troyer Blumenauer; three sons, Carl J. of Bloomingdale, Micky of Strasburg and Mark of Bolivar; four daughters, Joyce Ann and Linda Jo Blumenauer, both of St. Clairsville, Rebecca Jean Blumenauer of Bolivar and Frances Dawn Blumenauer of the home; three brothers, George of Sarasota, Fla., Ray and Harold, both of Martins Ferry; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Moore of Bridgeport, Mrs. Freda Glaser of Wheeling and Mrs. Dorothy Webster of Cleveland; five grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in r. New Philadelphia. Burial was ^ in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. SEp 2 J fjz 3 3 4 p 7 Harold Blumenauer !/ Harold F. Blumenauer, 77, 1047 } 0 Q i Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, * n died Monday at home. He was born May 24, 1910, a son of the late Edward and Laura Higgs Blumenauer. ÎSfcfT tfffy He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and tne Martins Ferry Eagles No. 456. He was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Leo, Carl and Ray Blumenauer; a sister, Dorothy Webster. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Rouse Blumenauer; a son, Harold F. Jr. of Tiltonsville; two daugh- q ters, Mrs. Kenny (Bonnie) Nealof q ’’Z Adena, and Rosemary Hayes of J 1 Martins Ferry; two sisters. Freda tf c Glasser of Wheeling, and Ethel ,£» g Moore of Bridgeport; 10 grand- L ■ children; several great-grand- - children. v2 Members of the family will ~Q receive friends at the Heslop * & Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will'be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Don Allen officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove. jnp 83UIOR *33330 HAROLD BLUMENAUER JR. Harold “Sonny” Blume- nauer Jr., formally of Tiltonsville, OH, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at the age of 77. Harold was bom October 4, 1938, the son of the late Harold and Zclda Ruth Blumenauer. Harold was a proud U.S. Army veteran and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he was a member of United Steel workers Local 1223 Yorkville Ohio. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his weekly card games with his wife and friends. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Maryellen (Shannon) four Sons, Mike Wade (San dra), Hometown WV; Jeff Blumenauer (Theresa Kurtz) Piney Fork, OH, Donald Blumenauer Steubenville, OH Tom Blumenauer, Wolfhurst OH. He left also leaves six grandchildren Kenneth, Joseph and Kari Wade, Jeffrey, David and Shane Blumenauer and a great grandchild, Hayden Micheal; two step-grand daughters,Malinda and Amanda Whitaker; two sisters, RosemaryRayes and Bonnie Neal, yc, A memorial service will be held at their home 55541 National Road Bridgeport, OH on Sep tember 24 at noon with a military service at 2 p.m. To leave a condolence please visit www.schuetz funeralhome.com. 9 r.v r BLUMENAUER, Leo D., Jr., 60, of Dublin, Ohio, died Friday, November 10, 2006 in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, as a result of a motorcycle accident just across the United Stales Border. He was born January 17, 1946 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Leo D. and Beulah Thornburg Blumenauer. He graduated from Wheeling High School and West Liberty State College. Leo was presi dent of the Mason Dixon Lines; Vice President of Company Development of Universal Truckload Services Inc. in War ren, Michigan; a VFW member; and a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran. He was also a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Dublin. Leo is survived by his wife, Betty Jane (Smith) Blumenauer; son, Jason Leo Blumenauer; daughter, Carmin Jane Gade and husband, Dan; two grandsons, Hunter Blase Gade and Austin Leo Gade, all of Dublin; and a sister, Virginia Fitzsimmons of Martins Ferry, Ohio. Visiting hours will be held at Christ Evangelist Lutheran Church, 2 Richmond Avenue, Mozart, Wheeling on Friday, November 17, 2006 from 3-5 and 6-7 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Evange list Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. Ruth Blumenauer Ruth M. (Rouse) Blumenauer, 90, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville. She was bom Aug. 1, 1914, in Martins Ferry, a daughter oi the late Elmer and Bertha (Odell Rouse. She was a member of the Firs United Methodist Church Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by hei husband, Harold F. Blumenauer three brothers, Kenneth, Howard and El wood Rouse; and two sis ters. Leatha Shrodes and Evelyn Padyjasek. Surviving are a son, Harold E. “Sonny” " Blumenauer of Tiltonsville; two daughters, Bonnie (Kenny) Neal of Virginia Beach, Va., and Rosemary Hayes of Martins Ferry; and a brother. Elmer “Jack” Rouse of Bridgeport; 10 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Monday. Nov. 8, 2004, at 1 1 a.m., with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. cr Virginia Blumenauer ^ . Virginia Morris Blumfchauer, 79, \ Catawba Street, Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Harrison Communi ty Hospital, Cadiz. She was born Aug. 13, 1911 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Edwin and Louise Snyder Morris. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Blumenauer; six brothers, James, Carl, John, Chester, Thomas and Ike and two sisters, Bertha and Louise Morris. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Virginia) Sole of Union- town; four grandchildren; nine gfeat-grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Rod A. Kasler officiating. En tombment will be in Holly Memori al Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove Fred Blumling-Reese Fred G. Blumling-Reese, 68, 56805 Ferry Landing Road, Shady- side. died Saturday, June 21,1997, at homeTTTe was born May 18, 1929 at Neffs, son of the late Fred erick Walter and Olive Regina Reese-Blumling A retired employee of the North American Coal Corp., Quarto Mine 4, Clarington, he was a member of Coalbrook Presbyterian Church, Neffs and a life member of DAV Post 117 of Bellaire; and an Army *r“<0 veteran of the Korean war. v-iZ. Surviving are his fiance, Kay Brown; two brothers, Eugene Blumling of Wheeling and Edward Blumling of Mount Hocking, n.J.; j 3^1— two sisters. Margaret Rommel of I Neffs and Mrs. William (Martha) j / Hitchcock of Shadyside; an aunt; ] several nieces and nephews. __p Friends will be received 2 to 4 1 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at the r) fTj Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shady- > Q—. side, where services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the ' (5 Rev. Ray Benesh officiating. Burial ~Z follows in Powhatan Cemetery, iL with military graveside services by 7^ the Belmont County Council of the American Legion. DAV Post 117 services will be at 6:30 p.m. Tues day. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squad, Shadyside, Ohio 43947. Nancy J. Blumling Nancy J. Blumling, 42, 54131 Key Bellaire Road, Bellaire, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1998 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1955 in Bellaire, a .. daughter of John and Dorthea Klee Lovrak. She was a member of the Bel laire and Neffs PTA and Neffs Junior Sports. Surviving, in addition to her par- I CP ents of Bellaire, are her husband, f C7 Roger F. Blumling; two sons, k; Justin and Jason, both of the home; 5 three brothers, John A. Lovrak of } 3 Hartville, Roger Lovrak of Spring- f — field, and Harry Lovrak of Beaver L: r\ Falls, Pa.; several nieces and [T ]c> nephews. z'- Friends will be received Friday, __ from 11 a.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, with the Rev. Don ald Cordery officiating. Burial fol lows in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery. BLUNDON, Dorothy ‘Gladys” Fulkerson, 87, of Lee Road, Follansbee, W.Va., died February 19’ 2007 in Golden Oaks, Follans- :>ee. She was bom February 26, 1919 in Bailey Mills. Ohio, :he daughter of the late Harry Fulkerson and Catherine J. Deaver Fulkerson. She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was best known for her wonderful smile. In her later years she was a avid Phoenix Suns fan; and a Lutheran by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Blun- don, who passed in February 23, 2000: one brother. Henry Fulkerson; four sisters, Laurie Jackson, Mildred Richter, Amy Toohey. and Lucille Schilling; two grandsons, Tom and Eddie Francis; and one great-grand son, Jay Francis. She is survived by two sons, Edward G. Blundon and his wife, Frances Howard, of Phoenix, Ariz., Lee Blundon and his wife, Stephanie, of Wellsburg; one daughter, Patricia Francis of Payson, Utah; one brother. Robert Fulkerson and his wife, Goldie, of Bethesda, Ohio; one sister, Alice Clark of St. Clairsville, Ohio; five grand children; and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation Friday, February 23, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wells burg, WV 26070, where serv ices will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. I with the Rev. William Lash of Llhe Grace Heritage Church, ■Warwood, W.Va. officiating. K Interment will be private. Edward Blust Edward T. Blust, 79, formerly ft™* ,st-» Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry He was born Feb. 8, 1908 at Pitt sburgh, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Clara Weigand Blust. He was a retired employee of Picoma Industries, Martins Ferry. jSSPer.firi He was preceded in death by a brother; two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Blust; a son, Thomas E. of Bridgeport; two daughters. Mrs. Willis (Margie) Scarfpin or Mar tins Ferry, and Mrs. Michael (Sheryl Lynn) Flynn of Colorado tiC Springs, Colo.; a brother, Ray mond of Wheeling; two sisters, Clara Blust of Wheeling, and Vera q t Hines of Virginia; seven grand- ' ‘ children. Friends will be received at the t) ; Keller funeral Home, Martins L 0 Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Don Allen officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. oCO i sûior 393339 Chermont Road, Bridgeport, died. Saturday Oe^ in 7000 at home. He was born Jan. 7, 1973 in > Wheeling, a son of Thomas A. and d Gale Tulbure Blust Sr. ® In addition to his parents of Bridgeport, he is survived by a c brother, Thomas A. Blust Jr. of _ ^ Private visitation and burial will ’ be held at the convenience of the ^ family with the Rev. William O. l Webster officiating at the Heslop £-■ Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, ^ Martins Ferry. Burial follows in Vi Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. < ____ Pf 3 (P (P CP BLUST, Milta Ann “Betsy” Modar, 86, of War- wood, W.Va., died Thursday, November 2. 2006 in Wheel ing Hospital, Wheeling. "She was born June l, 1920 in Wheeling, daughter of the ' late Albert William and Estella Miller Modar. Mrs. Blust was a member of the Washington Acres Home makers Association; a member of St. Michael Parish Church; and a active member of the Warwood Garden Park Apart ment Council. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ray mond Alphonse Blust; and a son. Phillip Lee. Surviving are her children, Alberta Sadler of St. Cloud, Fla.. Harold Blust of Wheel ing, Charles Blust of Louisville. Ky., Carolyn Futey of Wheeling, Elizabeth “Beth" Davis and her husband, Charles III. of Wheeling, Ray mond Blust and his wife, Julie, of Wheeling and Donald Blust of Wheeling: 1 7 grandchil dren, Joseph Greschner and his wife, Cindy, Daniel Greschner and his wife, Kathy. David Greschner and his wife, Dorothy, Judy Minkemeyer, Joyce Warner and her husband, Kris, Captain, Robert Sadler and his wife, Debbie, Kathy Blust, Kristi Blust, Raymond Don Blust and his wife, Kathy, Phillip Lee Futey and his wife, Danielle, Paul B. Futey, and his wife, Debbie, SSgt. Andrew G. Futey and his fiancee, Chanda, Suzanne Clutter and her husband, Chad, Sarah Griffith and her hus band, Todd, Stacey Davis, Matthew Blust and Audrey Blust; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and beloved caretaker and friend, Betty Dick. Friends will be received Sunday, November 5, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, ifl2101 .. Warwood J Avenue, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 6, 2006 at St! Michael’s Catholic Church, Wheeling at 11 a.m. with Father James Sobus as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schiffler Can cer Center, c/o Wheeling Hos pital, 1 Medical Park, Wheel ing, WV 26003. i fv ~ Ai W'M tT' ■ |;ia" ■■ •«>' m &)rv:\tt ■ jQ£tfi

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^il onhey fe' Co- BLUST, Virginia Mary Nau, 90. formerly of Carmel Road, Wheeling, died Thursday, May 20, 2004 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Wheeling. Virginia was born August 8. 1913m Wheeling, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Raab Nau. She was a homemaker and a graduate of St. Michael s School. Our Lady of Providence Academy, Newport, Ky. and West Liberty State College. She was also a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers and the Mis sion Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Elmer Blust in 1987*. a sister, Gertrude Pelka; and a brother, Richard Nau. Surviving arc her two daugh ters, Susie Saseen and her hus band. Dr. Joseph Saseen. of Wheeling and Mary Jane Thomas and her husband, Jef frey, of Randolph, N.J.; a son, John L. Blust, and his wife, Con nie, of Twinsburg. Ohio; a sister, Ruth Marti of Hyattsville, Md.; a brother, John Nau of Federal Way, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Jane Nau. of Wheeling; nine grandchildren, Tina Dowdy and her husband, Dr. Robert Dowdy, Mary Susan Saseen and her fiancee, Sean Smith, Jody Phillips and her husband, Joel, Katie Gohn and her husband, Steve, Scott Thomas, Dr. Christopher Thomas, John T. Blust, Andrew Blust and his fiancee, Sasha Jacobs and Matthew Blust; and five great grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Dowdy, Will and Maxwell Gohn and Hannah Phillips. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the Altmcyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove. Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at the St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. James Sobus as celebrant. Inter ment in the Mt. Calvary Ceme tery, Wheeling. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Michael Parish School, 1225 National Road, Wheeling. Online condolences may expressed to the family at www.altmcyer.com. •Wayne Hays Towers, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. $he was a former employee of the C&P Telephone Co., Wheeling, and a member of the First Christian ,'Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband 'Edward T.; her parents, Thomas and ;Rose Marie Braun Martin. Surviving .'are a son, Thomas of Martins Ferry* ;two daughters, Mrs. Willis (Mar- i jotfe) Scarfpin of Martins Ferry and I Mrs. Michael (Cheryl Lynn) Flynn I of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven I grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 I ■and 7-9 p.m. today at Keller Funeral I • Home, Maruns Ferry, where ser- I .vices will be held at l Dm •Thursday. Interment in Hollv I ; Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove * ® assffr t BLUTHARDT, Carl Albert, 86, pfl 1099 Central Ave., Martins Ferry, died Friday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired self-employed auto technician and a member of Seventh ’ day Adventist Church, Wheeling, jrfe was preceded in death by his Wife, Martha Winzenreid Bluthardt, in 1987; his parents, Paul and Payline Laure Bluthardt Surviving ate three sons, Ernest and John, both I of i Martins Ferry and Thomas of i Bel la ire; two daughters, Mrs. Paul I (Betty) Mitchell and Audrey Blu-i y thardt, both of Martins Ferry; two CT grandchUdren; two great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ^5 Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will ■ be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Inter-■ ment in Weeks Cemetery, Bridge- ■ Charles Bluthardt iiU^ Charles Albert Bluthardt, 80, a former resident of 1 Pearl Avenue, Wheeling, died Tuesday, Novem ber 22, 1994, in Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. He was born May 5, 1914 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Fred and Lila Waite Bluthardt. He was owner of the former Bluthardt Heating and Air Condi tioning Co., from 1952-1978, and was service manager for Wheeling O’ Heating Co., until he retired. ; He was a member of Ruble Unit- ( ed Methodist Church, the Sheet l-lf— Metal Workers Local No. 131 and was active in civil defense during World War II. ’ In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eli- p gena (Jean) Wilhelmina Tuttle Bluthardt. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Wadsworth of o .Wheeling; a stepdaughter, Callie aJ Campbell of Bridgeport and a grandson. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kepner IS Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Fri- Ibay, with the Rev. J. Robert [ Blankenship officiating. Burial will I be in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, •Sherrard. 1 Memorial contributions may be hmade to Ruble United Methodist LChurch, 37 Ruby Ave., Wheeling, [W.Va., 26003, Bishop Joseph H. [Hodges Continuous Care Center, Medical Park, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003, or to Thomson United Methodist Church, 115 S. Broad way, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. Florence ^(uthordt Mrs. Florence Walton Blut- j hardt, 89, resident of Bridge- I I port and Holloway, died' ; Thursday in the *Barnesville : : Genera] Hospital. She had been i ill for the past year. She was bom in Mt. Nash, Ky., Aug. 16, 1878 and was a member of the Flushing Baptist Church. Surviving is a foster daughter, Frances Garnett, Holloway. N Funeral services were held at 5^ Flushing Sunday with the Rev. : Robert Merritt officiating. Burial was in Rock Hill Ceme tery’, Flushing. ; M SiK ft ft C * Cv Gladys B. Bluihardt Gladys B. Bluthardl. 79, former- ° 99°^t'-^Tuesday Sept. 4^* TnmtyT5T53HTCeHfe ln Steubenville. She was born Rec,30- 1919 >n Martins Fpn-v and ri»|htM Zf the late William and Gladys N. Tanks Bluthardt She was a Methodist. iv/r S"rviJin* are three sisters Martha Koehnlein of Yorkville’ YorkJniI]Iian? ,(Dorolh^ JePson °f rry M whom she resided - and Mrs CharJes (Catherine) Wen- syel of Rayland; a niece; four nephews. r Friends will be received at the -t TBorkoski.„ •„ Fu"eral Home, nitonsville, Thursday, from I p.m. until time of services at 2 pm with the Rev. Tom Detling official- ' Jng. Burial follows in Linwood R Cemetery, Blaine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. o

Martha BEuthardt r™fra?1 a M' BJutharcit, 78, 1099 Central Ave., Crawford Heights Martins Ferry, died Saturday at Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 23, 1909, in Bridgeport, ^ daughter of Chris and Carrie Laipple Winzenreid^J A member of St. PauTsZuther- an Church, Brookside, she was dea.^ by a brother, krnest Wmzenreid. a SDr?uVin§ are her husband, Carl A. Blutharat; two daughters Mrs ffM1. 1(B®tty) Mitchell and Audrey Bluthardt, both of Colerain; three sons Ernest of Florida, John of Martins Ferry and Thomas of a. s>ster, Mrs. Leo (Edith) Beck of Phoenix, Ariz • two grandchildren; one great- grandchild. 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. The body will lie in state Tuesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, from 10 until 11 a.m. Pester Calvin Sigmon will officiate at services. Burial will Bridgeport. Weeks Cemeter* cj u* cu BLUTHARDT, Mary L., 73, of Lakeland, FL, and formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, and New Cas tle, PA, died Wednesday, April 16,2014. Mary was born in Mar tins Ferry, OH. on January 9. 1941. the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Kimmey) Kalo.;^4/K/ Surviving are her hus band, John Bluthardt; daughter. Pamela Sue Casella of Chester, VA; son, Kenneth D. Richmond of Richmond, VA; and stepdaughter, Carla Jo (John) Lambert of Bristol, IN. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William O. Webster Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. William BluthardfA^ William (Bill) C. Bluthardt, 70, 1123 Skylark Dr., Troy, formerly of Colerain died Thursday at his home. He was bom May 2,1921 in Martins Ferry, son of the late Adolph and Anna Bauchnect BluhardL He was a member of Mid-County Church of Christ at Troy, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a N retired automobile body repairman. Surviving are his wife, Zella Metz Bluthardt; a son, Mark W. Bluthardt, >\ Piqua; a daughter, Mrs. Richard L. (Olive) Wagar of Savoy, 111.; four sisters, Clara Peck, Dorothy Kitchen, 4 Ruth Morgan, all of Battle Creek, Mich., and Jean Lane of Centralia, Wash.; a brother, Bob Wymer of Dayton, Tenn., and three grandchil dren. -'A Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m., at Fisher-Cheney-Cron £•v Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. N Richard L. Wagar officiating at the X funeral services. Burial follows in X Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends will be received at the funeral home, one hour prior to services on Satur day. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Miami Coun ty. rJessie Boal Mrs. Jessie E. Boal, 79, Zanesvil le, died Sunday, December 4, 1988 at her home following a lengthy iU-^ ness. She was bom Mary 28,1909 in Zanesville, a daughter of Deter and Mary Church Marple. She had recently moved to ville after living the past 2i > Bamesville. She was a member of llic Gr.

' Bryan Fur val Home, Zanesville, on ■1 Tuesday ajjkmoon with Rev. Dale 11 R. BeittejRfficiating. Burial fol- 1] lowed ir^Kemorial Park Cemetery, | Zanesville. J Betty BoaJT BOALICH, Betty Jane, 69, of Stone House Place, National Road, Bridgeport, died Dec. 6. at home. She was a retired employee of Manor Die Cast of Cleveland and a member of the Salvation Army Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W.; her parents, Elmer M. and Jennie M. Madden Lillcr; a brother, Chester Liller. Surviving are a son, Russell Cramer of Saudi Arabia; five grand children, Paul Cramer of Yorkville, Russell Cramer III of Charleston, S.C., Vickie Cramer and Norma Thomas, both of Somerville, S.C., and Isabella Cramer of Saudi Arabia. Interment was held in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral cK-) Home, Martins Ferry. ^ Latta B. Boan Latta B. “Shorty” Boan, 77, Alledonia,,died-£riday. Sept. 24. 1999 at the Country Club Retire- "ment Center, Bellaire. He was bom Aug. 7, 1922 in Patrick, S.C., a son of the late Willie and Minnie Boan. He was a retired welder and pip efitter from the Plumbers and Pip efitters Local 495 at Cambridge and a member of Grandview Chris tian Church, Clover Ridge, Powhatan Point. V ) In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie a Boan; three brothers, Deward QJ Boan, Jessie Boan and Lester Boan; ^ two sisters, Amy Posten and Mae __ Jeanes. . _ -5 Surviving are his wife, Lucy / King Boan; a son, Randy of Arm- r> strongs Mills; five grandchildren; ^ two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Mon day, 2 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Fu- neral Home, Jacobsburg, where ser- f/-' vices will be held at 1 p.m. Tues- - day, with the Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Burial follows_ . . in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. c R of Ar- mann Hill Road, Powhatan Point, died Wednesday at City Hospital, Bellaire. He was bom April 10, 1953, in Bennettsville, S.C., a son of Latta B. and Lucy King Boan. A contruction worker, he was an U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Alledonia, are his wife, Janice Forni Boan; a daughter, Lisa, and a son, Brian, both of the home; a brother, Randy L. Boan of Powhatan Point. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Saturday at 2 p.m., with David Corbett officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery. Clifford Board Clifford A. Board, 84, of Warwood, W. Va., died Sunday, April 1 1, 2004 in the Wheeling Hospital. He was bom Sept. 9, 1919 in Shadyside, Ohio, a son of the late Fred and Gaile Campbell Board. Mr. Board was retired from the Lock and Dam Systems of the United States Government employed by both Lock No. 12 and Pike Island; a member of the National Road Church of Christ, Wheeling, W. Va., the Nelson Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M., the Wheeling Historical Society, D.A.V., and N.A.R.F.E.; and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Shriver Board in 1985; and a brother, Fred Board. Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Kutsch and Raquel Williamson, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchil dren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2004 with Mr. Ron Stullenbarger officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.kepnerfuneral.com. MW J

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BOARD, Mary Elizabeth 90, of Eighth Street, Glen Dale, W.Va., died Monday. August 20, 2007. in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. She was born September 11, 1916 in Glen Dale, the daugh ter of the late John and Alicia Burkle Reilley. She attended West Liberty State College and completed her degree by taking night classes, sometimes driving to Weirton for a class and then teaching the next day. Mary received her Masters in Ele mental^ Education from West Virginia University. She was a Catholic by faith; and a First through Third grade teacher with Marshall County Schools for over 29 years. She started her teaching career at Sanford Elementary; taught at the First Central Grade School. First Ward Grade School and ended her teaching career at Glen Dale Elementary School. Mary loved children and teaching. She was a creative teacher; putting on plays; doing science experiments: many arts and craft activities; and read to her students every day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blaine Board, who was the former principal of Sanford Grade School; two brothers, Bernard “Bud” and Paul Reilley; an infant son, Joseph Blaine Board, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Lucy Reilley; a nephew, Randy Reilley; and a cousin, Patsy Freeland. Survivors include four chil dren, James Blaine (Josefina) Board, Dianne Board, Janet Board Roberts and Rodney Board, all of Glen Dale; a brother, Francis Reilley of Glen Dale; four grandchildren, Delilah Board (Scott) Ryan of Moundsville, Bambi Roberts (Jeremy) Brewer of Wilkins- burg, Pa., Rikki Roberts' (Gene) Gard of Birmingham, Ala. and Samuel Roberts of Canonsburg, Pa.; two great grandchildren, Dexter Gard and Oliver Brewer; and several nieces and nephews including, Jane Reilley (John) Ryan of Wheeling, Pat (Debbie) Rcil- ley and Ronnie Reilley, all of Glen Dale and Brent, Daryl, Kelly, Lisa, Paula and Judy,/ who were all children of Fran cis and Paul Reilley; and spe-^ cial friend, Susie. | Family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. unti lime of funeral service at I p.m. at Grisell Funeral Homt and Crematory, 400 Jeffefsor" Avenue, Moundsville. Private interment to follov" in Riverview Cemetery Moundsville. Memorial contributions ma^‘ be made to Marshall Count’,r Animal Rescue League, P.oy Box 13, Glen Dale, W\ 26038. ______Paul Bobak, 63, of Stewart- sville, died Monday in City Hos pital, Bellaire. He was born May 31, 1922, at Willow Grove, son of the late Charles and Anna Ter- rek Bobak. He was a coal miner for Con solidation Coal Co., a Catholic and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother, John. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Tipton of St. Clairsville; two sisters, Ann Marn of West Bellaire, Irene Helms of Wadsworth; seven grandchildren. Friends received at Grisell- Schenk Funeral Home, 37th and Belmont streets, Bellaire, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete.

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i CO n J Cj o ^ Andrew A. Bobash, 77, of Ross- ford, Ohio, formerly of Lansing, died Jan. 6 at home. He was a former employee of Ford-Libby- Owens Corp., Ross ford, and a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Ross ford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Helen Crisana Bobash; three broth ers, Steve, Anthony and Frank. Surviving are three brothers, John of Lansing, Paul, with whom he resided, and George of Rossford. Services were held Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Ohio. Local arrangements by Wilson cr Funeral Home, Brookside. cr rr a. £ John Bobash , ^ ; J3. Z'u.Nfc iqtfV J' 7^ BOBASH, John M., 91, of 68630 Shermont Road, Lansing, died Wednesday in Woodland Acres a___ Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. He was a retired employee of Y&O Coal Co., and a member of St. Joseph ^ Qatholic Church, Wolfhurst. He was , preceded in death by his parents, y.__ Steve and Helen Krisjanna Bobash; y six brothers, George, Steve, Antho- ny, Frank, Andrew and Paul. Surviv ing are his wife, Mildred “Millie” Pctroski Bobash; two sons, James of East Brunswick, N.J., and John of Pittsburgh; a brother, George of o Rossford, Ohio; two grandsons; three © sfepgrandsons; two great-grand daughters. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9. p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brook- side. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entomb ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Vigil services at 3 p.m. today. Mildred! Bobash Mildred "Millie" Petroski Bobash, 94, of Chermont Rd., Lansing, diexLEridafo-Marcli-Sr 2002 at Peterson Hospital, Wheeling. Millie was born May 26, 1907, in Donora, Pa., daughter of the late John and Mary Brynarski Petroski. She was a retired press operator with Continental Can Co. in Wheeling, a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Wolfhurst and the St. Josephs Catholic Women's Club. In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her husband John, who died in June of 1994. two sisters, Frances Yablonski and Josephine Miller. Surviving are two sons, John A. Bobash.of Pittsburgh and James E. Bobash of East Brunswick. N.J.; one brother, Edward Petroski of Lansing and one sister, Julia Osovich of Toledo; two grandsons; three step grandsons; three great gran- children and four step great grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend visitation Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Wolfhurst, with Monsignor Mark J. Froehlich officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church, 68210 Neola Ave., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. Clarence Boi >bs ^coj Clarence Bobbs, 75, of 320 E. Main Street, Bamesville, died. Sat- uefe^Dec. 29 at Ohio State Uni- versityHos^anfTColumbus. He was bom March 13, 1926 in Ohio. He worked at Belco Crafts for many years and enjoyed singing. Surviving are a niece, Darlene Bobbs of Steubenville, a nephew, Charles Bobbs of Roseville, Ga., a cousin, Joanne Kelly of Bellaire, a great niece, Shannon Bobbs of Steubenville, and several house mates, George, Paul, Arthur, Bill, Henry, Della, Bertha, Vera, and Ada. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. a Monday until the time of services at 11 a.m. at the Kelly Kemp Brai- C O do Funeral Home at 702 E. Main__- Street, Bamesville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

fO <5 n> 30Btzabet^Bobek £ BOBEK, Elizabeth J., 70, of 4457 Smithfield St., Shadyside, died Monday in City Hospital, o Bellaire. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside. •*CT' She was preceded in death by by her husband, Eulic J., on Nov. 15, 1991; her parents, Andrew and Mary 7^ Toman Vavra; three brothers; a sister. Surviving are four sons, Joseph of Ashville, Ohio, John, Ronald and Donald, all of Shady- former Imperial Glass Corp., Bellaire and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by one sister, Julia Bobek. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Vavra Bobek; four sons, Joseph of Columbus, John, Ronald, and Donald, all of Shadyside, seven grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with Monsignor Frank Manieri officiating. Burial I follows in ML Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. j Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squad. Joseph Bo^ek, Joseph FranK Bobek, 91, , formerly of 457 West 42na St.. Shadyside, died Wednesday at Woodland Acres, St. Clairsville. He was born May 9, 1895, in Warkova, Poland. A retired coal miner from North American Coal, he was a Catholic by faith. Preceding him in death were his wife, Anna Marie Bolek Bobek; and a daughter, Julia Robck Surviving are a son, Eulic Joseph Bobek of Shadyside; four grandsons, Joe, John, Ron and Don Bobek; six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Saturday at 10 a.m., with Mon signor Frank Manieri of ficiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contnbuitions may be made to the Shadyside Fire and Emergency Department. i Anthony Bober ^ BOBER, Anthony F., 95, of Chase Avenue, Bridgeport, died ffeslSrpaFriday May East Ohio Typewriter Co., Wheeling, and a member of St. Anthony s Catholic Church, Bridgeport. He was preceded in death by.fee brothers. Survmng his wife, Kathryn . Bokanovich Coyne Bober; a brother; Three sisters, friends received 7-9 1™^ p.m today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 'Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home, )-< 920 National Road, Brooks.de. ^ Funeral liturgy with Mass will be cel ebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at bt. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Inter- r> ss ssi «”o| p.m Catholic Church building fund. 6301 Main St., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912, or I the Bridgeport EMS, Box 44,1 I Bridgeport. BOBER, Carl T., 54, of Flushing, died Friday at home. He was a bricklayer and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Flushing. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by one son, William, in 1977 and four brothers, Frank, Joe, Eugene and William. Surviving are his wife, Shir ley Keneske Bober; two daughters, Cindie Bober of Columbus, Ohio and Susan Zeigler of Palmer, Mass.; two sons, Carl T. Jr. of Flushing and Bernard S. of Columbus; three sis ters, Betty McMath of Orlando, Fla., Blanche Shepherd of Frazeysburg, Ohio and Virginia Owings of Flush ing; three brothers, Chester of Garden City, Mich., John of Flushing ^■and Anthony of North Fort Myers, ^■Fla.; and three granddaughters. Friends received at Warren Funeral o Home, Flushing, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and OQ 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s Catho lic Church. Interment in Rock Hill a Cemetery, Flushing. Rosary devo tions at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Church building fund or the Flushing volunteer fire department^IH^^ n c Catherine Bober tt'l

(5- -5 v- BOBER, John Charles, Jr., 61, of Elm Grove, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Liza’s Place, surrounded by his loving wife and fami ly. He was born January 29, 1948, in Wheeling. WV, son of the late John .C. Bober, Sr. and Lillian Jasinski Bober. Mr. Bober was a 1 965 graduate of Wheeling Cen tral Catholic High School, and attended West Liberty State College. He was a former employee of Tri-State Hydraulics, Charleroi, Pa.; Industrial Supplies Co., Steubenville, Ohio; former owner/operator of Patriot Supply Co., Wheeling, W.Va; and Penn sylvania and West Virginia Supply Corp., Wheeling. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove; a mem ber of the Warwood Veter an’s Club; a life-long mem ber of the PAP Club; a vol unteer for the American Heart Association; the Amer ican Cancer Society; and the Relay for Life, Marshall County. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening, playing poker with his friends, and traveling, and enjoyed spend ing time with his grandchil dren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by i his brother, Edmund Bober. Surviving are his loving wife and caregiver for the last several months, Suzanne Trovato Bober; his children, Amy Jackson and her hus band, Doug; John Bober and his wife,"Jennifer, all of Wellsburg, W.Va; and Sandi Sopko and her husband, Justin of Strongsville, Ohio; Suzanne’s children, Janel Vass and her husband, Scott of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Anthony Trovato aad his wife, Gina of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren, Katie, Brynna, Johnny, Brae- don and Emma; a sister, Phyllis Yankovich and her husband, Richard of Ben- wood, W.Va; a brother-in- law, Floyd (Eddie) Smith; sisters-in-law, Mary Bober, Dottie Robinson and her hus band, Jake, and Kathy Yuncke and her husband, Thomas, all of Wheeling; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and cousins; and several great-nieces and nephews. The family expresses their heatfelt thanks to many friends for their support and kindness; Dr. David Hess and staff, Glen Dale, W.Va; Nadeem Ikhlaque and staff, at OVMC Cancer Center; Cleveland Clinic; Reynolds Memorial Hospital; and Val ley Hospice, Inc., Wheeling. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 2ruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, on Friday, January 29, 2010, from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Satur day, January 30, 2010, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Avenue, Wheeling, with the Reverend James McGoldrick, SM, officiating. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funer al home. Entombment will be at the convenience of the family in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place , c/o Valley Hospice Care Center South, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. BOBER, John S., 89, of Flushing, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling Hospital. He was born on August 1 3, 1924, in Flushing, a son of the late William A. and Mary Z. Gach Bober. John was a graduate of Flushing High School and retired from Consolidation Coal Co. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Flushing, and the Flushing American Legion, Post 366. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was one son, Kenneth J. Bober. '7X Surviving are his wife, Winifred J. Soltis Bober; sons, David M. Bober of Flushing; Johnny W. (Abbie) Bober, Berlin, Heights, OH; Bruce E. Bober, Pataskala, daugh ters, Sharyn B. Smith (Mike), Apopka, FL., Janice M. Snyder, (Moe), Flushing, Marianne Fraley (Darrell), Belmont; Michele M. Bober, Flushing; two sisters; Elizabeth L. McMath, Altamonte Springs, FL; Blanche J. Shepherd, Frazeysburg, Oil six grand children; two great-grand children. Friends' will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Wednesday from 5;30 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be cel ebrated Thursday at 1 1 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with Rev. Fredrick Kihm the celebrant. Burial will follow in Rock Hill ^emetcry, Flushing, with tull military honors. *n lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Church; Box 45; Flushing, OH, 43977. Vigil Service will be at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by American Legion Services at 7 p.m. Online con dolences may be made at www.warren funeralhome.net. Joseph J. Bober, 57, Flushing, died Saturday at his home. He was born Feb. 18,1915, at Flushing, a son of the late William and Mary Gach Bober. He was an employe of Hanna Coal Co., a member of St. Paulas Church, Flushing, and the American Legion Post 366. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Eleanor Gardner Bober, a son, Ronald of Flushing, five brothers, William Jr., Detroit, Chester, Detroit, John of Flushing, Carl of Flushing, Leo, Ft. Myers, Fla., three sisters, Mrs. Betty McMath, Ft Myers, Fla., Mrs. Virginia Owens, Flushing and Mrs. Blanche O Shephard, Newark, Ohio. 05, Requiem Mass was held H"! Tuesday at St. Paul’s Church -2k with the Rev. Fr. Richard Battocletti officiating. Burial was in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Co

'O Kathryn Bober '£■ BOBER, Kathryn “Kitty Bokanovich Auth Coyne, 88, of Bridgeport, died Monday. Dec. 9 1996 in Ohio Valley MedicaTCen- Ter7 Wheeling. She was a retired employee of the former Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridgeport. She was preced ed in death by her first husband, Albert R. Auth; her second husband, Thomas R. Coyne; her third husband, Anthony F. Bober; her parents, Frank 5^: and Anna Currykosky Bokanovich; 11 brothers and sisters; a grandson, & Patrick O’Connor. Surviving are two fO daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara J.) O’Connor of Pittsburgh and Agnes — Renee Wilkins of Seattle. Wash.; two sisters, Mary Fulton of Scenery Hills, ~ Pa., and Grace Lucci of Wheeling; Pf two grandchildren. Friends received M------7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ^— Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside.r )c~ Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St." Anthony’s Catholic Church. Inter ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Vigil services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Kathryn Bober , Kathryn “Kitty” Bokanovich Auth Coyne Bober, 88, Bridgeport, djed Monday, Dec. 9. 1996 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was bom March 4, •1908 in Hermanie, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Cur- rykosky Bokanovich. She was a retired employee of fhe former Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridgeport and Catholic Daughters pf America Court St. Anthony 11414. In addition to her parents, she o was preceded in death by her hus bands, Albert R. Auth, Thomas R. ,Coyne and Anthony F. Bober; a grandson; 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving are two daughters, jMrs. John (Barbara J.) O’Connor of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Agnes Renee k Pf. Wilkins of Seattle, Wash.; two sis ters, Mary Fulton of Scenery Hills, -5 iPa. and Grace Lucci of Wheeling; > Ar i*two grandchildren. y j Friends will be received today, 1^0 'to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral ^ . Home, 920 National Road, Brook- -side. Funeral liturgy with Mass will---- be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridgeport, with the Rev. Norbert Connolly officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove. Vigil services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. * Kenneth Briber Johd^fiober, Kenneth EN, Second Class Petty Officer, serving on a submarine with the U. S. Navy, died Sunday, Oct. 10, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He had been stationed at Key West, Fla., and was on a duty cruise to Jamaica, at the time of the accident. Bom in Dearborn, Mich., July 12, 1949, a son of John S. and Winifred Soltis Bober, he had graduated from Seton Central High School in Lafferty in 1967, had entered military service Dec. 26, 1967 and had been scheduled to be discharged on Oct. 24. Surviving in addition to his parents of Flushing are four sisters, Sharon, Janice, Marianne, Michelle, and three brothers, John, David and Bruce, all of the home. Full military services were rc held Saturday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Flushing, where he was a member. Fr. James Bohem officiated and .. burial was in Rock Hill \ Cemetery, Flushing. Leo Bober Leo Anthony (Tony/Lenny) Bober. 69. of North Fort Myers, Fla,, died Thursday, Dec. 2 1.2006. in Florida. He was born in Flushing, Ohio. May 10. 1937, a son of the late William and Mary Bober. A Catholic by faith, he was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1955-1959. Retired from Sprint after 34 years. Tony was a Ham radio operator and a member of 10- 10 International. Emily’s love went to join' the Lord and his parents: both-1 ers: Frank. Eugene. Joe, William (Butch). Carl, and Chester, and a sister. Virginia: and nephews. Kenny and Willie. Leaving behind Emily, his loving wife of 33 years: broth er, John (Sonny) and wife. Winifred: sisters, Elizabeth (Gene) McMath and Blanche Shepherd; as well as countless nieces and nephews, and also his bird, “Jake". Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flashing, Ohio, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Flushing, at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, with Rev. Chester Pabin officiating. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, Fla.. 33909. BOBER, Mary Agnes Kuca, 94, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday, January 26. 2007 in the Wheeling Hospital. Wheeling. She was born March 17, 1912 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late John and Caroline Kocur Kuca. Mrs. Bober was a retired press operator for the Wheel ing Corrugating Co.; she was a member of the former St. Ladislaus Catholic Church. South Wheeling; the Thurs day Night Guild; and the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank John Bober, in 1 988; a sister, Cecilia Harris; and four brothers. Michael. Matthew, Frank and Joseph. Surviving are three sisters, Sophia S.^Bober. Blanche Richard, both of Wheeling and Ann McNeil of Weirton, W.Va.; two brothers, Eddie Kuca and his wife. Rose, of Benwood and John Kuca and his wife. Sally, of Bridge port. Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends will be received from Noon-3 and 5- 7 p.m.. Sunday, January 28. 2007 at the Kepner Funeral Home. 3 6 th and Jacob Street, South Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday. January 29. 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with the Reverend John R. Gallagher as celebrant. Interment in Ml. Calvary Mausoleum, Wheeling. Rosary devotions will be said at 7 p.m, Sunday. Janu- ary 28. 2007 at the funeral home. William Bober William Bober, 80, of Flushing, died Thursday j Wheeling Hospital. He was born in 25, 1888, a son of Anthony and Mary Bober and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1958. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church, Flushing and was j a retired miner. Surviving are six sons, Joe, j Carl and John, all of Flushing, | William and Chester, both in De- j troit, Mich., and Anthony, Ft. : Myers, Fla., three daughters, j Mrs. Virginia Owings, Flushing, ! Elizabeth McMatb, Ft. Myers j eo and Blanche Lewis, Flushing, 25 ! grandchildren and five great J: & grandchildren. ■ Funeral services were held ! Monday at St. Paul’s Church Ii with Fr. James Boehm off id at- ; SL ing. 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A s TOGETHER AGAIN WINIFRED BOBER Winifred J. (Winnie) Bober, 85, of Flushing, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Park Health Center, St. Clairsville. She was born on December 1 2, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late John A. and Josephine A. Public Soltis. Winifred was a home maker and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, and the Catholic Women’s Club, Flushing, Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, John S. Bober; one son, Kenneth J. Bober; and a brother, Andrew J. Soltis. Surviving are sons, David M. Bober of Flushing; Johnny W. (Abbie) Bober, Berlin, Heights, Ohio; Bruce E. Bober, Pataskala, daugh ters Sharyn B. Smith (Mike), Apopka, Fla., Janice M. Snyder, (Moe), Flushing, Marianne Fraley ((Darrell), Belmont; Michele M. Bober, Flushing; a sister, Alice M Schneider, Northville, Michigan; six grandchildren; jwn great - grandchildren. 'Tel Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Monday from 4-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with Rev. Fredrick Kihm the celebrant. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. on Monday. BOBICK, Eileen Dornon Glover, 84, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Friday, August 5, 20Hjn Wheeling Hospital. C_^ She was born at Armstrongs Mills, Ohio on April 2, 1927, a daughter of the late Walter and Faye Perkins Dornon. Eileen was a retired nurses aide from the for mer Oakview Nursing Home at St. Clairsville and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Glover in 1975 and William K. Bobick in 1995; a daughter, Kathy Strahl; brothers, Beryl and Nelson Dornon; and an infant sister, Carol. She is survived by her children, Carol Nida of Lafferty, Nada Hanes of Jacobsburg, Gary (Donna) Glover of Steubenville and Donna (Wray) Jackson of Belmont; son-in-law John Strahl of Sherrard; stepchildren, Barbara (John) Keyes of Duluth, Ga. and Paul (Roxanne) Bobick of Beckley, W.Va.; sisters, Helen (Bob) Johnson of Sugar Creek, Ohio and Catherine (Bob) Greene of Macedonia, Ohio; brother, Meryl (Dorothy) Dornon of Northfield, Ohio; sister-in- law, Glenna Dornon of Somerton; 10 grandchil dren; nine greatgrandchil dren; two great great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; and m'any nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at noon with Rev. Dave Powell officiating. Burial will fol low in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Hirshbere Foundation for Pancreatic I Cancer Research, 2990 S

9006feC4.lv ,eda°S AngelesBlvd; Sui' CA‘e BOBICK, Frank, 91, died Monday, April 19, 2004 in Conway Medical Center. Mr. Bobick was bom in Rus sia, a son of the late Kuzma and Vera Walodkin Bobick. He was a member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Anita B. Moran of Conway, S.C. and Peggy B. Meier of Whithall, Mich.; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from Christ the Servant Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marion Brazell officiating. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge. Memorials may be sent to the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC 29526 or the Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 10th Ave. Ext., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to the American Cancer Society, 950- 48th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guestbook is avail able at www.goldfinchfuneral- home.com BOBICK, Helen V. Jako, 82. of North Park, Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at her home. She was born in New Kens ington, Pa.. June 1 0, 1 922. daughter of the late Walter and Mary Stanley Jako. Mrs. Bobick was a homemak er and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Elm Grove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. John Kuzma Bobick in 2000; a sister, Stella Burnick; and a brother, Walter Jako. Surviving are a son, John P. Bobick and his wife, Kathy of Casper, Wyo.; a daughter. Kay Prascik and her husband, John of Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va.; a grandson. Quint BobTck of Den ver, Colo.; three granddaughters, Krista Bobick of Denver, Chery Prasik of Lews, Del., Jackie Polashik and her husband, Jeff of Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, John and Henry Jako of Ky., Fred Jako of Calif.; and two sis ters, Genevie Stock and Frances Darrah of Triadelphia, W.Va. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family i with Fr. H. Joseph Wilhelm offi ciating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Inc., 98-B East Cove Avenue, Wheel ing, WV 26003. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Julia Bobtek^^pr Julia Bobick, 69, of Armstrong Centerville Road, Jaeobsburg, died Friday at Wheeling Hospital. She was born Sept. 6. 1918 at Uniontown, daughter of the late Heart Catholic Church at Neffs, Surviving are her husband, William Bobick; two sons, Robert . of St Clairsville and Paul of the home; one daughter Mrs John (Barbara) Keys of Cambridge, two sisters, Catherine McGary of New Jersey and Elizabeth Sikora of Lafferty; three grandchildren Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Sunday, 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville with Monsignor Robert Punke the celebrant and Mon-

Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. BOBICK, Robert A., 63, passed away on May 26, 2009. He was a long time resi dent of Young's Care Home in Moundsville, W.Va., and lived in Georgia briefly before his death. He was bom in Wheeling, W.Va., to the late William K and Julia McGary Bobick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Bobick. He will be dearly missed by his brother, Paul and sis ter-in-law, Roxanne Bobick of Wheeling; sister, Barbara and brother-in-law. Jack Keys of Duluth, Ga.; step mother, Eileen Bobick of Jacobsburg, Ohio; three nieces, Carrie Blinzinger, Jaclyn Keys, and Christine Keys; nephew Jesse Bobick; and great-nephew, John Paul Blinzinger. He attended Union Local High School. He loved his family dearly, had a pas sionate concern for others regardless of their circum stances, and had a deep love for and unwavering faith in God. He enjoyed and loved his friends, CB buddies, music and gardening. The family will receive friends at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio on Sunday May 31, 2009, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, offi ciated by Fr. Anthony Batt. The burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to “The Free Wheelchair Mission” c/o Roxanne Bobick, 942 Old Fairmont Pike Rd. Wheeling, WV, 26003. William Bobick 5U195 William K. Bobick, 78, 41020 Liddle Road, Jacobsburg, died Monday, May 1, 1995, at home. He was born at Pittsburgh, Pa. March 22, 1917, son of the late Kuezma and Vera Wolodkin Bobick. He was a retired employee of the former Oglebay Norton Saginaw Mine, St. Clairsville, a Catholic and a member of Lansing Sportsman’s Club. 'He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia McGary Bobick; a son, William. Surviving are his wife, Eileen Domon Glover Bobick; two sons Paul of Cameron and Robert of St’ Clairsville; a daughter, Mrs. John (Barbara) Keys of Atlanta; a step son, Gary Glover of Steubenville- four stepdaughters, Carol Nida of Lafferty, Nada Hanes of Jacobs burg, Kathy Strahl of Wheeling and Donna Sulek of Belmont; two brothers, John of Wheeling and Ffank of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a sis ter, Pauline Oref of Grafton; 12 grandchildren; three great-grand children. I Friends will be received 2 to 4 I and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at I Toothman Funeral Home, St 1 Clairsville, where services will be I held at 10 a.m. Thursday, with I Monsignor Robert Punkie officiat- I in'|. Burial follows in Mount Cal- I vary Cemeteiy, Wheeling. M CINDY BOBISH Cindy Ann (Hess) Bobish, 57, of Rayland, Ohio, died Friday, December 19, 2014 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Cindy was bom April 6, 1 1957 in Wheeling, W.Va., to the late George Hess. She is survived by her mother Mary (Crowder) Hess, husband David Bobish Sr., one son, David (Kerri) Bobish, one daugh ter, Kelly Bobish, one grandchild, Jacob Bobish, all of Rayland. one sister, Connie (Sonnie) Schlikiof Bethlehem, two brothers, George (Debbie) Hess of Wheeling, and Mike (Cora) Hess of Benwood, W.Va,, one mother-in-law, Helen Bobish of Yorkville, Ohio, brother-in-law George (Cathy) Bobish of Rayland, sister-in-law Phyllis (Lenny) Walls Seville, Ohio. *7 <— Cindy was a wife, moth er, and a grandmother that loved ridding ATVs, and being outdoors in the sum mer lime. It was Cindy’s wish to be cremated with no service observed. Schuetz Funeral Home of Mingo Junction is assist ing the family. Eric Leigh Bobish Eric Leigh Bobish, 44. RD 3 Glen Robbins, Rayland, .difidliues- ^_S£4iU^4^7 at home. He was bom May 16, 1953 in Martins ceUL.a son of George and Helen Gault Bobish. A Navy and Army veteran he was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Martins Ferry and the American Legion of Tiltonsville. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, George CJL_) Emerson of Copley and David Paul of Rayland; a sister, Mrs. Leonard o^ (Phyllis) Walls of Seville; several nieces and nephews. ^ ' Friends will be received 2 to 4 andBorkoski 7 to Funera^Homl:^ 9 3? Jef- “ ^ ferson St., Tiltonsville, where ser- *"*""" viceS will be held Friday at 1 p.m., OH with the Rev. Michael D. Kimball V ' officiating. Burial follows in Holly ✓< Memorial Gardens. Pleasant Grove with full military graveside services. O FanniieBobish Fannie Bobish, ”83, RD 2, Rayland, died Monday, July 2, at Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born in Maynard, iNov, 24, 1889, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Schelleans Riddle. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, Tilton- sville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1955. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Ann Bobish of Wheeling Island, Mrs. Loraine Connors of Warren, Mich., Mrs. ' Katherine Kelly of Detroit, Mich., three sons, James of Cleveland, John of Adena, George of Yorkville, one sister, Ann Gasper of Wheeling Island, 17 grandchildren and 28 great Co grandchildren. Services were held Wed nesday, July 4, in Tiltonsville •with Rev. Michael Lucas of ficiating. Interment was in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. HELEN BOBISH Helen Bobish, 87, for merly of Yorkville, OH, died Thursday February 18, 2016 at Summa Bar berton Hospital in Barber ton, OH. Helen was born on July 2, 1928 in Glenn Robbins, OH, to the late Emerson and Eula (Nelson) Gault. In addition to her par ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Bobish Sr; a son, Eric Leigh Bobish and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Bobish. Helen is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Leonard) Walls; two sons, George (Cathy) Bobish Jr and David Bobish and several grandchildren, great- grand children, nieces-.and nephews. e Friends will be received to pay tribute to Helen and celebrate her life on Tues day, February 23rd from 11 a.m. until the time of service of 1 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH, with Rev erend Marvin Schooler as celebrant. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH. John Bobish John Bobish, 89, 90 McGlothlm St.. Adena, died Wednesday, No^ 29^ZQQ0^at Trinity Medical Cen- 'TeTwesT Steubenville. He was bom Sept. 19, 1911 inMayi^d,a son of the late Paul Bobish and Frances Riddle Bobish. He was a retired foreman witn Wheeling Lake Erie Railway and last worked with the Jefferson ~ County Highway Dept. He was a Presbyterian. . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, _ Frank and George and infant twin ^ brothers, Carl and Edward; a sister, Anne Bobish. Surviving are his wife, Eliza- — belli Black Bobish; three daughters Betty Senatbre and her husband Ronald of Monroeville, Pa., Midge Bobish of Pittsburgh and ^ Barb"Grabits and her husband Stan y of Bloomingdale; a brother, Jim of Cleveland; two sisters, Lorraine Connors of Michigan and Kather ine Kelly of Florida; two grand children, Scott and Brittany Sena- tore of Monroeville. Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home 111 S. Bridge St., Adena, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., with Pastor Barry Hall officiating. Burial follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Hamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Asso ciation of Ohio, Northeastern Branch, Crestwood Center Suite 50, 25 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44515. BOBKA, Andy, 85, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Friday, May 9. 2008, in Country Club Retirement Campus. Bellaire. Andy was born July 8, 1922, in Neffs, Ohio, a son of the late Martin and Anna Koran Bobka. He was retired from the former Marx Toy Factor)' in Glen Dale. W.Va. and the Bellaire Local School Dis trict; was a member of the former First Reformed Unit ed Church of Christ of Bel laire: and was a WWII Air Force Veteran. Andy enjoyed gardening, all sports and fixing anything mechanical. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Hess Bobka; a daughter, Sally Ann Bobka; a brother, Mar tin Bobka; and a sister, Mil dred Kontra. Surviving are a son, Andrew (Kathy) Bobka of Bellaire; two daughters, Linda K. (Harry) Kuleski of Palm Coast, Fla., and Cindy Sue (Charles) Robson of Medina, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Rebecca Nic hole Robson, Cristy Lynn Robson, Andrew M. Bobka Jr.. Trevor M. Bobka, Kara M. Bobka and Jonathon S. Tyler Kuleski. Family and friends will be received Monday, 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m.. at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory. 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio, where funeral services will be held I p.m., Tuesday, with Pastor Donald Cordery officiating. Interment in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas. TX 75244. Betty Bobka Betty J. Bobka, 76, of Bellaire, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 at the Belmont Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 17, 1926 in St. Clairsville, a daugh ter of the late Cornelius and Amanda Moore Hess. Betty was retired from the former Buckeye Savings and Loan Co. and was a member of the former First Reformed United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Ann Bobka, and two sisters; Pauline Sickles and Peggy Puppel. Surviving are her husband Andy, three children: Andrew and his wife Kathy of Bellaire,; Linda K. Kuleski and her hus band Harry of Palm Coast, Fla.; Cindy Sue Robson and her hus band Charles, of Medina, Ohio; two brothers, Harold Hess and his wife Cherie of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gerald Hess and his wife Susan of Elwood City, Pa.; a sis ter Geraldine Sketel of Bellaire and six grandchildren: Rebecca Nichole and Cristy Lynn Robson, Andrew M., Jr., Kara M. and Trevor M. Bobka and Jonathon S. Tyler Kuleski. Friends will be received on Wednesday 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 Thursday, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Jack Bruce officiating. Burial follows in Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville. Sally Bobka Sally A. Bobka, 38,4460 Harrison St., Bellaire, died Friday in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom Nov. 10, 1953 in Bellaire, a daughter of Andy and Betty Hess Bobka. She was a bank teller for the | Buckeye Savings Bank, Bellaire, and ' a member of theFirst Reform United Church of Christ, Bellaire and the choir of the church. Surviving in addition to her parents of Bellaire are a brother, An drew of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Linda Phillips of Palm Coast, Fla. “ and Cindy Robson of Kennesaw, Ga. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bauknecht Funeral f Home, Bellaire. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Reform United Church of Christ with the Rev. John W. Bruce officiating. Burial in the Belmont County Me morial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. \ \. ALLEN ROBOT Allen J. Bobot, 68, of Harrisville, OH, died sud denly at his home, Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born July 10, 1947, in Matins Ferry, a son of Carolyn Yablonski Bobot of Harrisville and the late Andrew Bobot. He was retired from GTE after 30 years of serv ice. He was a self- employed building contrac tor since 1979. He was a member of the former Cadiz Jaycees and was a member and past master of Harrison Lodge 219 F.&A.M., the Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville and a Catholic by faith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Newell Trotter. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Patricia Trotter Bobot; his daughter, Elka (Scott) Van- Curen; his grandson. Hunter VanCuren, all of Harrisville; a sister, Anita Bobot (Harold Randall) of Camp Hill, PA; and his mother-in-law, Naomi Trotter of Cadiz. Friends may call Thurs day from 2-8 p.m. and again Friday from 1 1 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 South Main St., Cadiz, with Rev. Fr. Thomas Chillo^ offici ating. *y L— Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, OH. Military honors will be conducted by the Cadiz American Legion. Masonic service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. ANDREW ROBOT Andrew Bobot, 94. of Harrisville, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Autumn Health Care Center near Harrisville. He was bom August 23, 1919 in Maynard. Ohio, a son of the laTe George J. and Julia Roslaynk Bobot. Mr. Bobot was a retired welder, having worked at Hanna Coal Co.. R.&F. Coal Co., and Boich Mining Co. He was a volunteer at the Oglebay Nature Center, was a member of the Mended Hearts of Wheeling Hospital, and was Catholic by faith. He was an Army Veteran of WW II, serving in the Combat Engineers. ^ In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Prettyman, Julia Schnoor, Irene Topazio, and Margaret Parnell; and three brothers, George, Steve, and John Bobot. Surviving are his wife of 75 years, Carolyn Yablonski Bobot; a son, Allen (Patty) Bobot of Harrisville; a daughter, Anita Bobot of Camp Hill, PA; a granddaughter, Elka (Scott) VanCuren of Harrisville; a great- grand son, Hunter VanCuren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, August 19 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Monsignor John Kolesar will officiate. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. J Cecelia Bobot Cecelia A. Bobot, 81, of Carrie Avenue, Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of Maynard Road, St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002 at the Barnesville Health Care Center. She was bom Aug. 19, 1921 in Crescent, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Klotz. Cecelia was a homemaker and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Maynard. I In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Bobot in 1996; four brothers, Walter, Steve, Andy and John Klotz; one sister, Anna Fornal; one great grandson, Joshua Paulick. Surviving are one son, George J. Bobot and his wife Suzie of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Sonya Higgenbotham and her husband David of Belmont, Celeste Hamilton and her husband James of Pickerington, Ohio; one sister Theresa Garczyk of St. Clairsville; four grandchildren, Michael David Higgenbotham of Belmont, Kimberly Paulick of Belmont, Michael Allen Shrieve of Fort Montgomery, N.Y. and Kayla Bobot of St. Clairsville; three great grandsons, David Michael Paulick of Belmont, R.J. Shrieve and Derrike Shrieve, both of Fort Montgomery, N.Y. Friends will be received Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard with Father Thomas Graven, the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association OSU Development Fund #536246 Office of Medical Center Development, 1375 Perry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201. ROBOT, Dusty R., age 33 of Belmont, OH., passed away Saturday night, August 4, 2012. Although his unexpected passing leaves behind sad dened family and friends; he spent his last moments doing what he loved, riding his bike, “The Hog.” He was known for living life and putting smiles on the faces of all those who were lucky ejiough to have met him. / / He leaves behincTh is parents, Raymond and Carolyn Bobot; his brother, Michael Bobot; his grandma, Erna Bobot; and his little dog, Ruby; not to forget numer ous family and friends. Dusty will be watching over us, along with many others including his papal, aunt Wilma and uncle Steve. He was an employee of Jeff’s Auto Body in St. Clairsville. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Theresa Bobot offici ating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. George A. Boboi George A. Bobot, 87, Maynard Road, Sf. CJairsville, died Tuesday. Ang■ 27, 1 9Q6-at Barnesville Health Center. He was born Sept. 1 i. 1908 in Brownsville. Pa., a son of the late George Sr. and Julia Bobot. He was a retired miner of Sagi naw Mine. St. Clairsville, a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was__ preceded in death by a brother, John; three sisters. Mary Purtiman, Julia Schnoor. Margaret Parnell. Surviving are his wife, Cecelia Klotz Bobot; a son, George J. of Maynard; two daughters, Mrs. f David (Sonya) Higgenbotham of Lx Belmont and Celeste Boboi of St. Clairsville: two brothers, Steve of Holloway and Andy of Cadiz; a sis ter, Irene Topazio of Flushing; four grandchildren: three great-grand children. Friends will be received Thurs day, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, May nard. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. GEORGE BOBOT George J, Bobot, 69, of St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, March 1 1, 2015, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born October 27, 1945, son of the late, George and Cecelia Klotz Bobot. George was a retired employee of NAPA Auto Parts in St. Clairsville. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed dirt track racing. He was a loving husband and father. Surviving are his loving wife, Leona S. (Sue) Hercules Bobot; his daugh ter, Kayla Jo (Ryan) Bobot of Belington, WV; two sis ters, Celeste Hamilton of Columbus and Sonya Higgenbotham of Loomis; mother-in-law, Leona Hercules; two sisters- in law and a brother- in-law. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 4 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m., with Father Thomas Chillog officiating. L- Memorial contributions may be made to the family C/O: P. O. Box 41, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. c Q>Q George Bobot^r George J. Bobol Sr., 91, rc- j tired farmer of RD 4, St. Clairs- Wllc, died Sunday in the Ohio |i Valley General Hospital follow ing a month’s illness. Born in Budapest. Hungary, | April 5, 1878, he came to the I United States in 1907 and had : resided in St. Clairsville for the j past 54 years. He was a member | of St. Stanislaus Catholic i Church. Maynard. He was \ preceded in death by his wife, ! Julia Roslonick Bobol, Oct. 5 1957. Surviving are four sons, John of Long Island. N. Y„ Steve of Holloway, George, RD 2, St. Clairsville, Andy of Cadiz, four , daughters, Mrs. Mary Pret- tyman, Akron, Mrs. Margaret ; rv. Parnell, Wanvood, Mrs. Irene ^ Tcpazio, New Jersey and Mrs. i j Julia Schnoor of Long Island. N. j ! Y.. 25 grandchildren and 37 ^ j great grandchildren. ft) Requiem High Mass, was ! celebrated Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church with Fr. ^ Robert MascoUno officiating. u Burial was in Union Cemetery, i St. Clairsville. Q.-lh HELEN ROBOT Helen Bobot, 63, of Flushing, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her home. She was born in Lands- berg, Germany on August 19, 1952 a daughter of Erna Schilcher Bobot and the late Steve J. Bobot. Helen was a former employee of Walmart in St. Clairsville. She was a NASCAR and Rusty Wal lace fan and enjoyed Stephen King novels. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Dusty. Surviving are her moth er, Erna Bobot of Hol loway; her siblings, Stefan (Theresa) Bobot of St. Clairsville, Irene (Marty) Horvath of Flushing, Ray mond (Carolyn) Bobot of Belmont, Greg (Melody) Bobot of St. Clairsville and Linda Bobot and her fiancee Michael Neff of Flushing; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and great-nephews and a great-great-nephew. The Bobot family wouTd like to extend special thanks to a good friend and caregiver, Betty Edwards. Family and friends will be received from Noon until lime of service at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Rev. Theresa Bobot and John Roth officiating. Entomb ment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Judy Vincenzo Foundation, 67562 Pogue Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950. Steve Bobot Steve Bobot, 88, of Holloway, Ohio died Monday, October 4, 2004 at his home. He was bom on Reese Hill in the Wheeling Valley near Maynard on July 10, 1916 a son of the late George and Julia Rozlozlsnik Bobot. Steve was a retired employee of the Cravat Coal Company of Holloway and was an army vet eran of World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by broth ers, George and John Bobot and sisters, Margaret, Julia and Mary. Surviving are his wife, Ema Chilcher Bobot; three sons, Steve (Rev. Theresa) Bobot of Bellevue, Ohio; Raymond (Carolyn) Bobot of Belmont and Greg (Melody) Bobot of St. Clairsville; three daughters, Irene (Marty) Horvath; Helen Bobot and Linda Bobot and her fianc’e Michael Neff all of Flushing; a brother Andy Bobot of Harrisville; a sister Irene I Topazio of Cadiz; eight grand- 1 children and six great grandchil dren. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to time of service at 1 p.m., on Thursday at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville with Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating. Entombment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98- B East Cove Ave., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. BOCCABELLA, Gory Frank, 94, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bellaire, died Mon day, March 10, 2003, in Shady- side Care Center. Gory was bom Jan. 12, 1909, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Michele and Maria Santavicca Boccabella. He owned and operated the former Boccabella Grocery Store of Bellaire for 50 years and was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, DAV Post No. 117 of Bellaire and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Ida Zola Bocca bella; an infant daughter; and a sister, Teresa DiPaolo. Surviving are a daughter, Catherine B.Tuttle of Bellaire; a brother, Richard Boccabella, and his wife, Ruth, of Delray Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Thomas Tuttle and his wife, Karen, of Wheeling, and Tammy Medovic and her husband, Thomas, of Wheeling; five great-grandchil dren, Kody, Kathy and Kasey Tuttle, Ty and Katie Medovic; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bauknecht-Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 9;30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church, with Monsign or Gene Mullett as celebrant. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Vigil service at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003. •Jennie Boccabelia Jennie I. Boccabelia, 88, 116 Linda Drive, St. Clairsville, for- f merly of Bellaire. .died Sunday, April 16. 2000 at the Bishop jose'pir’H'. Htfifges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was born July 18, 1911 in Amazaq, Mich., a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Zublena Zola. She and her husband, Gory F. Boccabelia operated the Boccabel- la Grocery Store in Bellaire for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. St. Clairsville and a mem- ,_ ber of I AC Auxiliary in Bellaire. >• In addition to her parents, she I was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rosemary Boccabelia; a ~- brolher. Nicholas Zola and a sister, ' Esther Maffe. Surviving are her husband, Gory F. Boccabelia: a daughter, Catherine B. Tuttle of Bellaire; a sister, Julia Siemundi of Shady- ^ side; two grandchildren and five \ grandchildren. Friends will be received at the at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednes day at 9 a.m. in St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, with Monsignor Gene W. Mullett the celebrant. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Bellaire. Vigil services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. at the funeral home. j—

Maria Boc^atplla Maria Boccabclla, 90, of Bellaire, died Wednesday, Nov. / 13, at Bellaire City Hospital. She was born May 13, 1878, in Italy. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Society. Survivors include her husband, j Michele Boccabella, two sons, Gary of Bellaire and Richard of St. Clairsville, one daughter, Teresa DiPaolo of Bellaire, two sisters in Italy, five grandchildren and 11 great o. grandchildren. A Requiem Mass was held Sa turday at St. John’s Church with is Msgr. Paul Metzger as celebrant. Burial was in Mt. Cal St vary Cemetery. K 5 r BOCCABELLA, Mar lene, 72, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away September 6, 2009, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born August 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Frances and Lawrence Snider. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David and a nephew, Jeffrey Tekely. She was a graduate of Bellaire High School Class of 1955, Ohio Valley Gen eral Hospital School of Nursing and received a B.S. Degree from Ohio Universi ty* She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 50 years, Richard M. Boccabella; daughter Lisa Dalena of Pittsburgh, Pa.; son M. Todd Boccabel la of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren Michael and Rachel Dalena both of Pitts burgh, Pa., Julia, Anthony and Matthew Boccabella of Chicago, IL; two sisters and their husbands Beverly (John) Ray and Ellen Ann (James) Tekely all of Bel laire, Ohio; brother-in-law Robert Boccabella of Cali fornia and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the fami ly at Bauknccht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Cremato ry, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at the St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, with Msgr. Gene W. Mullett, the cele brant. Interment in Green wood Cemetery, Wheeling, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contribu tions be made to the Pancre atic Cancer Research Fund, at the Hillman Cancer Cen ter, 5115 Centre Ave., Pitts burgh, PA 1 5232, or the Riverview Bible Church, 57890 Moores Run Road, Bellaire, OH 43906. pjfS&s&r 0[ St r1= Beanh’ Fla" formerly of

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H BOCCABELLA, Richard J., 96, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., for merly of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Delray Beach, Fla., died Saturday, December 12. 2009 at The Preston Health Cen ter. Hilton Head Island, S.C. He was born February 22, 1913 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Michele and Maria San- tavicca Boccabella. He was a graduate of Bellaire High School Class of 1933, and Linsly Institute of Technology, Wheeling, W.Va., receiv ing a B.S. degree in Engi neering. He was a former Bel mont County Engineer. He received many awards of distinction in profes sional engineering, the first County Engineer from Ohio to head the National Association of County Engineers and also a former president of the Ohio Association. He was preceded in death by former wives, Mildred Porter Bocabella and Ruth Wagoner Bocca bella; daughter in law, Marlene Boccabella; grandson, David Bocca bella; sister, Teresa Di Paolo and brother. Gory Boccabella. Surviving are his’sons, Richard M. Boccabella of Hilton Head Island, S.C. and Robert A. Boccabella of Glen Ellen, Calif.; two grandchildren, Lisa Dale- na of Pittsburgh and M. Todd Boccabella of Chicago and five great grandchildren. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. with no prior visitation. To honor the memory of Richard J. Boccabella memorials may be made to Congregation of Mount Saint Joseph at 137 Mount Saint Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, S.C. is assisting the family with their arrangements. Helen J. Brykalski Bochmak ,72, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, formerly of Lansing, died Nov. 13jn Arislo- crat-Borca SkilletTNursing Facility, Borca, Ohio. She was a member of St Ambrose Catholic Church, Brunswick, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents, Walter and Ella Kar- woski Brykalski; a brother, Stanley Brykalski. Surviving are four broth ers Edward Brykalski of Canton, Ohio, Frank Brykalski of North Royalton, Ohio, Walter Brykalski of Stcwartsville, Ohio, and Anthony Brykalski of Marlins Ferry; three sisters, Stella Callarik of Brooksidc,: Violet Lenz of Bridgeport and Mary Jane Mascssa of Mobile, Ala. Ser-. vices were held Nov. 17 at St*.; Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment: in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon;; Ohio. Local arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, i Brooksidc. Erwin E. Bock /fry Erwin E. Bock, 85, 2623 Jacob St., Wheeling, father of Mrs. Marian Eddington, St. Clair- sville, died July 6, at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling. He was born in Germany, Oct. 24,1888, a son of Lena and Emil J. Bock. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ of Wheeling, a retired employe of the Continental Baking Co., and had owned and operated his own produce truck. Preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Hodgekiss Bock, in 1949 and his second wife, Grace Nixon Bock, in 1967, he is sur vived by one other daughter, Mrs. Mildred Nolan of Wheeling; two sons, Willard of Wheeling and Erwin E. Jr. of Richmond Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Wally Steinman of $ Wheeling, and Mrs. Edith Morris in Florida. Services were held Tuesday Si at Wheeling, with the Rev. William J. Wartluft officiating. £ Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. C *1 BOCK, Evelyn A., 88, of RD 4, Cameron, W.Va., formerly of RD 1 , Moundsviile, W.Va., died Saturday, May 8, 2004 in the Cameron Continuous Care Center. She was born August 2, 1915 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred and Edna Dangel Starkey. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Wheeling, W.Va.; a grad uate of Shadyside High School; and a sales associate with the Stanley Home Products Compa ny for 35 years. Surviving are a son, Thomas (Pam Burkle) Bock of Moundsviile; a grandson, Jeffrey (Sally) Bock of Moundsviile; two granddaughters, Alison (Luke) Bertram "of Moundsviile and Holly (Carl) Pettit of Cameron; a great-grandson, Ty Bock; and a great-granddaugh ter, Montgomery Lee Bertram. There will be no visitation. Private burial at the convenience of the family in St. John’s Unit ed Church of Christ Cemetery, German Hill, Powhatan Point, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 1343 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 or to the Limestone Presbyterian Church, RD 1, Moundsviile, WV 26041. Arrangements by the Ander- : son Funeral Home, 1 109 Sec- j ond Street, Mou^lsville. Mrs. Grace Bock Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Bock, 63 I Wheeling, St. Clairsville native,- ' died Thursday at Ohio Valley General Hospital.'<2 yQjji jptf She was born in St. Clairsville, March 26, 1905, a daughter of Mrs. Maud Nixon Thompson and the late Albert Nixon. She was Protestant by faith. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Maud D. Thompson, St. Clairs ville, her husband, Erwin E. Bock, one daughter, Mrs. Alber ta Padrick, Hollywood, Fla., two brothers, Merwood Nixon and Albert Nixon, both of Wheeling, ; two step daughters, Mrs. Jerry E. Nolan, Wheeling and Mrs. Homer L. Edington, St. Clairs ville, two step sons, Willard P. Bock, Wheeling and Erwin 0. Bock, Richmond, Va., five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Wheeling with Rev. William Hausmann officiating. Burial was in Greenwood; Ceme tery, Wheeling. Jc ^ Virginia L. Bock Virginia L. (Vertel) Bock, 80, North Jefferson, Medina, formerly of Bolon Drive, Colerain, died jat^. urday, April lPHTOUt Hospice CareCenter, Akron. She was bom Aug. 26, 1918 in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Paul and Ber- c nice Abramovich Vertel. She was the retired owner of the former Charm Beauty Salon of Martins Ferry, a member of Col erain Presbyterian Church and __ attended the UCC Congregational Church of Medina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in O death by her husband, Willard E. Bock; a brother, Joseph Veter; a sister, Estelle Hall. ■ Surviving are a son, Richard “Rick” Bock of Medina; a sister, X Mrs. John (Helen) Perry of Cam- r . bridge; a granddaughter. v £5 Graveside services were held YQ April 12, 1999 at Holly Memorial - ' Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with Rev. C. Edward Smith officiating. A ' ' memorial service will be held Sun- p day at 2:30 p.m. at the Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain. Arrangements are by Heslop Funer- -- al Home, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Education Memorial Fund, c/o Colerain Presbyterian Church, PO Box 96, Colerain, i Ohio 43916. Willard Bock Willard E. Bock, 83, Bolon Dri ve, Colerain, died today. April 28. 199JLa.t East Ohio Regional Hospi tal, Martins Ferry. He was born April 10, 1914, in Bethlehem, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest H. and Esther Mehl Bock. Retired from the former Shady- side Stamping Co. of International Harvester, he was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church and Bates Lodge 1 F&AM, Wheeling. In adition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bock and a sister, Dorothy Schubart. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Vertell Bock; a son, Richard “Rick” Bock of Medina; and a granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth, Martins Ferry, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends will then be received Wednesday from 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. at Col erain Presbyterian Church, Col erain, when the Rev. C. Edward Smith Jr. will officiate. Burial fol lows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Wheeling, former St. Clairsville resident, died Sunday at Wetzel County Hospital, New Mar tinsville, W. Va. She was bom Feb. 25,1897, in Mason County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Wolfe Marr. She was a member of the Wheeling Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, irvl966. Surviving are twin sisters, Mrs. Jennie Be bee and Mrs. Nettie Opria, both of Youngstown. Funeral services were held Wednesday in St. Clairsville with Rev. Paul Zoladz of ficiating. Interment was in & Belmont Memorial Park Omptprv St. Clairsville. H Bernard Boczek clli"%4- Bernard J. (Teto) (Polish Peddler) - Boczek 64 6°78() Green Ams' Shadyside, died Wednesday, Sept

Joseph and Agnes Murcz Boczek r Jrs ™as. owner-operator of the L&K Distributing in Shadyside and Morgantown, W.Va., a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church at Shadyside, Knights of Columbus No. 5174 at Shadyside, American Legion Post 521, Shadyside Boosters, PAP Club of Wheeling, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. ( He was preceded in death by two - brothers, Emil Kendzora and Chester ' Boczek. __ Surviving are his wife, Cecelia 7 (Sis) Gulash Boczek; two sons ( Joseph J. of Morgantown, W.Va ’ r and Paul M. of Shadyside; a dauah- " ter, Christine Maurice of Cincinnati' - a brother, Frank Kendzora of Tucson ’ ~r Anz.-, three sisters, Mrs. Waiter t (Jenny) Senek of Neffs, Mrs. Helen ^ Andrzejczyk of Euclid, Mrs. Bernice (' I Kar°L °f. R°Sevi]le- M.ch ; ™ o V f I granddaughters. ^ Friends will be received 7 to 9 I p m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m, Friday I at the Bauknecht Funeral Home* I Shadyside. Funeral liturgy with Mass’ I will be celebrated Saturday at 10 am I X,JL . .Mary’s Catholic Church,’ I Shadyside, with the Rev. paul I Makassar I

* Memorial contributions may be f made to the Valley Hospice Inc., 137 I BOCZEK, Cecelia Michelle “Sis,” 78 of Cincinnati and a former longtime resident of Green Acres, Shadyside, OH, passed away on Julv 8, 2010 in Cincinnati, OH. %-n'/ Sis was bom December 4, 1931 in Hartson, Oklahoma; the daughter of the late John and Mary Blasko Gulash. She was a practicing Catholic and a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church Shadyside, where she was a member of the choir and the Catholic Woman’s Club. She along with her late husband, Teto, was an inte gral part in the success of the annual St. Mary’s Festival where they operated the wheel stand for over 20 years. She may be best remembered for her love of dancing and her vibrant per sonality. She was a graduate of Shadyside High School, class of 1951 where she was a var sity cheerleader for three years. She was employed at the Wheeling News Register, the former Imperial Glass Co. of Bellaire and 22 years at the Bellaire Clinic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded .in death on September 14, 1994 by the love of her life, Bernard “Teto” Boczek, whom she married on July 16, 1955, and six sisters, Mary Gulash, Verna Ostrowski, Helen Kukura, Joann Kish, Ann Mochary and Elizabeth Mastalerz, two brothers, Mike Gulash and John Gulash. She is survived by two sons, Joe Boczek and his wife Debbie of Morgantown, W.Va., Paul Boczek and his wife Sharon of Shadyside, Ohio and a daughter, Chris Maurice of Cincinnati, Ohio, six grandchildren, Lauren Boczek, Kara Boczek, Jerid Jenlo and Drew Boczek all of Morgantown, WVa. and Dana Schnegg of Shadyside, OH. and Amy Sncdekcr of Martins Ferry, OH, a sister, Kay McGee of Elm Grove, W.Va. and a brother, Thomas Gulash and his wife Connie of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 45 nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces and a multitude of people who called her a friend. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio on Saturday July 10, 2010 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held 10 a.m, Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Shadyside, with Fr. Samuel Saprano as Celebrant. Burial follows in Mt. Cal vary Cemetery , Wheeling, Vigil service at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH. 45242. Joseph Boczen ‘V'W* Joseph S. (Joe) Boczen, 75, St. Clairsville. died Tuesday at home. He was born Aug. 5, 1914 at Pleasant Grove, son of the late Joseph and Lydia Pirka Boczen. He was a retired foreman for Oglebay Norton Co. and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville. Surviving are his wife, Helen Sass Boczen; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Elaine) Saffell of Evansville, Ind., and Deborah Lynn Lanham of Erlanger, Ky.; a sister, Mrs. George (Erma) Pogan of St. Clairsville; three grandchildren. Friends received, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, with William Popa officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens Mau soleum, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association. Helen R. Boczen Helen R. Boczen, 77, New burgh, Ind., formerly of St. Clairsville, died Wednesday Oct. 16, 1996 at Cypress Grove Rehab” Center, Newburgh. She was born Dec. 23, 1918 at Crescent, a daughter of the late Frank Saus and Rose Gersey Saus Dedics. She-was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at St. Clairsville, Oaks & Acorns Club of St. Clairsville and the First Presby terian Women’s Assn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Joseph Boczen. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Earl (Elaine) Saffell of New- — burgh, Mrs. Tom (Deborah) + Cramer of Crystal Lake, III.; three brothers, Frank Saus of Crescent Steve Saus of St. Clairsville and Joseph Dedics of Savannah, Ga.; - three grandchildren; a great-grand- ^ daughter. n Friends will be received at the ^ Beck Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Friday, 2 to 4 m and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will I be held Saturday at I p.m., with ■ Pastor William Popa officiating. I Burial follows in Holly Memorial I Gardens, Pleasant Grove. I Laird Boddorf Laird E. Boddorf, 70, of Martins Ferry, diedWeinesday-E^b^yL. 2001 arEastOhio Regional Hos pital Martins Ferry. He was bom March 11, 1930 in Timblin, Pa., a son of the late Norman Laird and Elsie (Geist) Boddorf. He was a retired Assistant Administrator of Wheeling Hospi tal, Wheeling, W.Va. He was a member of St. Jonn s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry c? a where he served as chairman of the \j) I Finance' Committee and a memb®r of the church council and the Lutheran Brotherhood*. He was also a member of the Wheeling ( , Accounting Association ana ^ Arthritis Aquatics Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Korean War and a graduate of Philip Mor l ris Accounting College, Pittsburgh, / Pa. & In addition to his parents, he _ was. preceded in death by a grand- ^ son„ Michael C. Polatas. £l. Surviving are his wife, Jane t. (Thiel) Boddorf, a son, Alan L Hq Boddorf and his wife Phyliss of Austin, Texas; two daughters Mrs. Joseph (Judy) Sarver of Washing r ton, Pa. and Mrs. Stephen (Carol) Polatas of N. Canton; a brother, Charles Boddorf and his wife Diane of Erie, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Anderson of Homer City, Pa. and 10 grandchil dren. Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry with the Rev. Peter L. Pilger and the Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence offi ciating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Fer- ^ Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. , 'BODDORF, Laird E., 70, of Martins Ferry, died Wednesday. Feb- 28. 200in East" Ohio RegiorialHospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom March 11, 1930 in Timblin, Pa., a son of the late Norman Laird and Elsie Geisl Boddorf. He was a retired Assistant Administrator of Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, where he served as Chairman of the CP Finance Committee and was a mem •a ber of the church council and the O Lutheran Brotherhood. He was also a member of the Wheeling . p Accounting Association and ■ Q Arthritis Aquatics Club. He was a - *✓*$ U.S. Army veteran of the Korean ■SO War and a graduate of Philip Morris ' _J.' Accounting College, Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition to his parents, he was • preceded in death by a grandson, Michael C. Polatas. Surviving are his wife, Jane E. Theil Boddorf; a son, Alan L. Boddorf and his wife, Phyliss of Austin, Texas; two daugh ters, Mrs. Joseph (Judy) Sarver of Washington, Pa. and Mrs. Stephen (Carol) Polatas of N. Canton, Ohio; a brother, Charles Boddorf and his <- wife, Diane of Erie, Pa.; a sister, ^ Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Anderson of Homer City, Pa.; and 10 grand children. Friends will be received on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.im. at the Heslop Funeral Home, W alnul at Fifth streets, Martins Ferry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Peter L. Piker and Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may dc made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. BODKIN, John Burton, 61, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, April IS. 2004 in the Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 24, 1943 in Wheeling, tne son of the late John F. and Bernice Bodkin. Mr. Bodkin was a retired laborer at the Centre Foundry Machine Co. in Wheeling and a member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, Mt. Olivet, W.Va. He was also an AA member for nine years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glo ria Jean Agostinelli Bodkin, who passed away in 1994. Surviving are two sons, John E. Bodkin and his wife, Shauna, of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Dennis M. Bodkin of Wheeling; two sis ters, Sharon Kammer and her hus band, Chuck, of Elm Grove and Jean Chester of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and two grandsons, Jonathan and Hunter Bodkin. Friends received on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike. Wheeling where services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 10:30 am. with the Rev erend Linda Glass officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepn- rfuneral.com. i s' » Marsha M. Bodkin Marsha M. Bodkin, infant daughter of John and Shauna Can ter Bodkin died Friday. March 9. 2001 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Gloria J. Bodkin. Surviving in addition to her par ents of Martins Ferry are two brothers, Jonathon and Hunter Bodkin, both of the home; paternal grandfather, John B. Bodkin of Wheeling; maternal grandfather, Paul Canter of Martins Ferry; maternal grandmother, Marsha Canter of Follansbee and great grandmothers, Lena Agostinelli of Martins Ferry, Maggie Canter of Columbus and Clara Schuller of Colerain. Gravesides services were held 3 today at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, with the ^5 Rev. Peter L. Pilger officiating. (jJ Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at ^ Fifth, Martins Ferry, is in charge of arrangements. cs

' 3- Harry Bodley Harry David Bodley, 87, died Aug. 19, 2003. Services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Fairlawn, Ohio with the Rev. Todd R. Allen officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park in Fairlawn. Friends may call at the funeral home, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and one hour before service time. Should friends desire, memo rials may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir Fund, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron, Ohio 44313, or to the Akron Symphony Chorus, 17 N. Broadway St., Akron, Ohio 44308-1928. Billow Funeral Home, Fairlawn Chapel, Akron, Ohio, is in charge. Anna C. Bodnar Anna C. Bodnar, 77, of Pen sacola, Fla., formerly of Martins Ferry, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1995 in Pensacola. She was a member of Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Surviving are her husband, Charles W. Bodnar; a daughter, Carol B. Munstereifel of Pensacola; a sister, Ella M. McDowell of Mar tins Ferry; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with the Rev. Thomas A. Bonanti officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, Fla. CP7 3 3 P* BERNARD BODNAR Bernard "Benny" Bod nar, 78, of Bridgeport, OH, passed Saturday January 2, 2016, at East Ohio Region al Hospital. He was born in Baxter, WV, on June 5, 1937, a son of the late Frank W. and Jenny Trykowski Bod nar. He was a retired employ ee of Tri State Asphalt, a member of Lansing Sports man’s Club, Foresters, and the Hazelwood Hills Boat Club. In addition to his par ents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jane Ducker and a brother, Frank Bodnar. Benny is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Anita A. (Geimer) Bodnar; a son, Steve (Terri) Fras- nclli of Bridgeport; sisters: Frances Joscfczyk of Akron, OH, Mary Ann Kominsky of Blaine, Josephine Miller of Lans ing, a granddaughter, Miranda Frasnelli, and numerous nieces and nephews. ~Ti— Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday January 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic- Church, Wolfhurst, with Rev. John Mucha as cele brant. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Blanche M.'fc&Sdnar Blanche M. Bodnar, 83, 72441 Prokes Road, St. Clairsville, for merly of Wheeling, died Saturday, March 14 1998 at Wheeling Ho? pital. She was born in Wheeling, March 27, 1914, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ann Majewski Czerwinski. She was a member of St. Ladis- laus Catholic Church in Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Michael; five brothers, Ed mund, Edward, Harry, Eugene and Chester Zelkowski; three sisters, Stella Poludniak, Laura Sigurski, and Jennie Barker. Surviving are two brothers, Frank Zelkowski of Wheeling and Vince Zelkowski of Martins Ferry; several nieces and nephews. Friends will received Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Beiswenger Chapel, 3828 Jacob St., Wheeling. Arrangements are incomplete. Elmer Bodnar Elmer Bodnar, 79, Carriage inn, Cadiz, formerly of Selby Apart ments at Martins Ferry, and Yorkvilie, died Friday, March 28 ] 997 at Carriage Inn. He was bom • Nov. 24, 1917 in Deep Run, Mar- F tins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph i and Barbara D. Molnar Bodnar. | He was a retired coal miner with I the former Dorothy Mine at Glen I Robbins and a Catholic. 1 In addition to his parents, he was I preceded in death by three brothers, I Steve, Joseph and William Bodnar; I three sisters, Helen Sabo, Mary I Stupak, and Anna Molnar. 9 Surviving are his wife, Rose I Bender Bodnar; a daughter. Bar- I bara D. Bodnar of Homestead, Pa.; I a sister, Wilma Blinco of Martins I Ferry. I Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry in charge of arrangements. BODNAR, Frank Jr., 78, of Blaine, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born June 8, 1935 in Blaine, a son of the late Frank Sr. and Jenny (Trykowski) Bodnar. He was a retired employ ee of he former Wheeling Stamping Co. Wheeling, a Catholic by faith, a member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, and the MEMA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son. Robert Bodnar, and a sister. Betty Jane Duckcr. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Josefczyk) Bodnar, daugh ters, Lori Bodnar of Stow, OH and Jodi Bodnar of Brookside, sisters, Francis Josefczyk of Massillon, Mary Ann Kominsky of Blaine, and Josephine Miller of Lansing, a brother Ben, (Anita) Bodnar of Bridgeport, his extended family Kimberly, Blake and Olivia Wines, Lori Appelgarth. Hannah and Kensie Mason, also seyeral nieces and nephewsry Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be cel ebrated on Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst at 10 a.m. with Fr. John Mucha officiating. Interment will be in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Wake services will be recit ed on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research P.O. Box 4777 NY, NY. 10163-4777. BODNAR, Grace M., 83, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Friday. January 19, 2007 in East Ohio Regional Hospital. Martins Ferry. She was born May 4. 1 933 in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Casper and Victoria Molnar Hedgi. She was a member of the Martins Ferry Eagles: and a Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Wm. J. Bodnar. Sr., in 1980; her step father, Joseph Smesko: a brother. Albert Hedgi; and a sister. Rose Jackson. Surviving are one son, William (Sandy) Bodnar of Wheeling; two daughters, Joyce (Bob) Swesky of Washington, Pa. and Barbara Hanson of Mar tins Ferry; six grandchildren, Terry (Tammy) Hanson, Bryan (Cammie) Hanson, Dan (Renee) Ellison. Robyn (Chris) Hall, John Corbett and Criss Shemenski; and five great-grandchildren, Adri Hanson, Trevor Hanson, Danielle Ellison. Evelyn Hall and Brandon Brooks. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Grace and to celebrate her life on Sunday from 2-4 and, 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral1 Home, Tiltonsville. Ohio, where funeral services will be held on; Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. with Father Bemie Krajcovic officiating. Burial in Upland Cemetery,: Yorkville. Ohio. Together Again BODNAR, Helen Jacob, 78, beloved mother, grand mother, sister, aunt and friend, of Rayland, OH, died Saturday, October 13, 2012, at her home. She was born October 2, 1934 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Szabo Jacob. Helen was tne owner- operator of Bodnat’s Florist; a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Tiltonsville; life time mem ber of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the American Hungarian Cultural Society. Helen never knew a stranger and a special friend to many. Her family felt she was an angel here on earth. She will certainly be missed. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, whom she was a loving wife to, William J. Bodnar whom passed away February 2, 2010. Surviving are a son, Joe (LuAnn) Bodnar, Yorkvillc; a daughter, Sharon Blackbird, Rayland,. OH;, a brother, Mike] (Connie) Jacob; two sisters, Anna (Frank) Noble and Marsha Simon, all of Martins Ferry, OH; and five grandchildren, Sara, Joey, Cody, Kayla and Caleb. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Helen and celebrate her life Friday, 2- 8 p.rn. at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH., with Msgr. Gene Mullctt the cel ebrant. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Wake service on Friday I at 2:15 p.m. at the funerall home. I Hungarian CulturUll Society Service on Frida>l at 6:30 p.m. j Irene Bodnar Irene F. Bodnar, 85, of Dillonvale, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was bom March 3, 1918 in Dillonvale, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Homol Blazy. Irene was a member of St. Adalberts Catholic Church in Dillonvale. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband John in 1982; one infant son John Robert Bodnar; four brothers Lewis, Nick, Alex and Rudy Bodnar; four sisters Sophie Ricchetti, Anna Nemetti, Mary Diehl and Julia Pfeiffer; three infant grandchildren. Irene is survived by two sons Ronald Bodnar and his wife Sue of Solon, Ohio and Clarence Bodnar and his wife Patty of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one daugh ter Mary Ann Colaianni and her husband Vince of Dillonvale; seven grandchildren and twelve I great-grandchildren. a Irene’s visitation will be I Monday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Wilson I Funeral Home, 154 Second St., I Dillonvale, Ohio, where Vigil I services will be held at 8:45 I p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass I will be celebrated Tuesday at I 1:30 p.m. at St. Adalberts I Catholic Church in Dillonvale I with the Monsignor Johnl Kolesar as the celebrant. I Interment follows at Highland® Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. fl Memorial contribution ini Irene’s honor may be made to| St. Adalberts Catholic Church,® 39 Smithfield St., Dillonvale,® Ohio 43917. | idmmzt kowski, 79, of Blaine, formerly of Barton, died Saturday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Barton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W., in 1983; her parents, Frank and Mary Bial- kowski; a sister. Surviving arc two sons, Frank Jr. of Blaine and Bernard “Ben” of Bridgeport; four daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Francis) Joscfczyk of Crescent, Mrs. Emil (Mary Ann) Kominsky of Blaine, i Mrs. Elmer (Josephine) Miller of Barton and Betty Jane Ducker, with whom she resided; a brother, Ben Lcpko of Marlins Ferry; 19 grand-1 ' 1 | children; 20 grcqt-grandchildren. Friends received 3-9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. Interment in St. I Anthony Cemetery, Blaine. Vigil I service at 3 p.m. today. j BODNAR, Joseph G., 75, of Wheeling, WV passed away Thursday, May 9, 201 3 at Liza’s Place, Wheel ing, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1937 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of th£ latcSfeve and Martha (Rykowski) Bod- nar. He was retired from Smoker Friendly Liquor Plus, Wheeling. Joseph was a member of St. Michael | Catholic Church, Wheeling. Surviving are his wife of 55 years Kathleen “Teddy” (Russell) Bodnar; three daughters, Kathy (Ralph) Barries of Martins Ferry, Kelly (Dennis) Berton of Canonsburg, PA and Kristine (Joseph) Grubler of Wheel ing; six grandchildren, Joshua Withers of Canons burg, Megan and Bailey Barries both of Martins Ferry, Aidan, Ava and Addi son Grubler all of Wheeling; and a great- grandchild, Mackenzie Withers of Canonsburg. y\ Friends will be received Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Hcslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednes day, May 1 5, 201 3 at 11 u my at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Wheeling, with Fr. Raju Anthony officiat,JBurial will be at the cqn- vcnience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place, c/o Valley Hospice, 308 Mt. St. Joseph Rd., Wheeling, Iwv 26003. __ ./^Joseph Bodnar BODNAR, Joseph, 79,. of Rayland, died Friday in Timken Mercy Hospi tal, Canton. He was owner/operator of Bodnar & Son Florist, Rayland and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville. Surviving are his wife, Mary Sutaka Bodnar; a son, William of Rayland; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Marie) Fecske of Canton; two brothers, Elmer and Steve, both of Martins Ferry; three sisters, Helen Sabo of Pleasant Grove, Velma Blinco of Martins Ferry, Mary Stupak of Short Creek- four grandchildren. Friends received at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltons ville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove Tiltonsville VFD services at 7 p m’ today, followed by rosary devotions at 7:30 p.m. • $ Joseph G. Bodnar Joseph G. Bodnar, 82, Dayton, formerly of Martins Ferry, died^ Saturday, Dec. 271 1997 .at Wood Glen Nursing Home, Dayton. He was born Sept. 9, 1915 in Steubenvijle, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Soltesz Bodnar. He was a retired employee of Graybar Electric Co. of Wheeling, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and BPOE Lodge 456, both of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vio- let Gribble Bodnar; a great-grandson; a brother. O Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Stupak of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Ray (Deanne) Smith of Engle :5 wood; a son, Joseph G. of DeFor- GT est, Wise.; a brother, Charles of Pensacola, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Dwight (Patty) Denbow of Beech C— Bottom, W.Va., Betty Cozad of CP Elm Grove, Anna Lubert of New C/> York and Kathleen Schroeder of Centreville, Va.; six grandchildren; A seven great-grandchildren. 3" Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Tuesday, 2 to (D 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associa tion. Martha Bodnar Martha Rykowski Bodnar, 76, i South Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, , died! Thursday evening in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom March 16, 1916 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Marion J. and Josephine Matulewitz (Mullavey) Rykowski. She was a member of St Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Rykowski; a sister, Marie Fisher. Surviving are her husband, Steve; a son, Joseph G. of Mount Olivet; two i brothers, John and George (/ Rykowski, both of Martins Ferry; two l sisters, Mrs. Rudy (Kathryn) Trimble of Columbus and Ann Huf fman of Dillsburg, Pa.; three grand daughters; two great-grandchildren. ;• Members of the family will V receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Honfe, Martins Ferry, today, noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Rosary devotions at 3:30 p.m. today. Wake service at 8 p.m. today. € BODNAR,/fmm? Steve, 78, of Martins Ferry, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rykowski Bodnar; his parents, George and Mary Burciak Bodnar; two brothers, John and Mike. Surviv ing are a son, Joseph G. of Wheel ing; a sister, Mary Hart of Fin- leyville, Pa.; three grandchildren, Mfrs. Ralph (Kathy) Barries of Apop ka, Fla., Mrs. Michael (Kelley) Smith of Eight Four, Pa., and Kris tine Bodnar of Albany, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Wake service at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Violet Bodnar Violet Gribble Bodnar, 71, 424 N. Seventh St., Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Sept. 20, 1916 at Berea, W.Va., a daughter of the late William V. ana Elsie A. , Skinner Gribble. jSSgP i She was a retired employee of f&.£Sg£.Gr,,5W™” i, She was preceded in death by h two sisters and two brothers, j Roma V. Kinnan and Isobell dBungart, Willie and Thomas a p Gribble. Ml Saving are her husband, V «. Joseph G. Bodnar; two daughters Nancy Stupak of Martins Ferry Co g and Deanne Criswell of Dayton; a r• F “JP’ great-grandchildren. < l Members of the family will c receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P*ni. Thursday, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Magary of ficiating. Burial will be in Mount <>, Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. O' BODNAR, William J. Jr., 70, of Wheeling, W.Va., died at his home on Saturday, January 31,2009. He was bom November 27, 1938, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late William J. and Grace (Hegyi) Bodnar. Surviving are his loving wife, Sandra Bodnar; a step son, John Corbett; two sis ters. Joyce (Bob) Swesky and Barbara (Bodnar) Hanson; three nephews, Dan (Rene) Ellison Jr., Terry (Tammy) Hanson, Bryan Hanson and his fiancee, Katie; a niece, Robyn (Chris) Hall; several great- nieces and nephews; and two lovine dogs, Bear and Shellie. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Bill and cel ebrate his life on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home in Tiltonsville. Ohio, where a wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted from the funeral home, Wednesday at 1 1 a.m. with Father Dan Heusel as Celebrant. Burial in Upland Cemetery, Rayland, Ohio. / BODNAR, William J., 76, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away on February 2, 2010. in East Ohio Regional Hospital, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Bill was the owner and operator of Bodnar Florist in Rayland. for 35 years. He was a graduate of Warren Consolidated High School. Class of 1951 and a graduate of Ohio University. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, a member of St. Josephs Parish. Tiltonsville, Ohio, a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus. Lions Club, the Hungarian- American Cultural Society, William Penn Association, V.F.W Post 481 1 and the Indian Club. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Helen (Jacob) Bodnar; a daughter, Sharon of Anchorage, Alaska; a son, Joe (Lu Ann) Bodnar of Yorkville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Sara, Joey, Cody, Kayla and Caleb; a sister, Marie (Larry) Fecske of Canton, Ohio; two sis ters. in law, Marsha Simon and Anna (Frank) Noble; a brother-in-law, Mike (Connie) Jacob, all of Martins Ferry, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Bill and celebrate his life on Thursday, February 4, 2010, from 2-8 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio, with a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Military Service conducted by the VFW Post 4811 Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, February 5, 2010 at II a.m. from St. Josephs Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with Father Dan Heusel officiating. Burial will follow the service at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain Ohio. The family would like to thank the staff and employ ees at East Ohio Regional Hospital and Dr. Patrick Arakawa for their loving care. BODO, AIbimH5^2^>f Steubenville, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at home. He was born April 10. 1932, in Steubenville, a son of the late Biaggio and Genevieve Mar- siglio Bodo. A1 was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Steubenville High School, class of 1951. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, physical education and health from Youngstown State Univer sity and a Masters Degree in education from West Virginia University. He was the former vice pres ident of Eastern Buckeye League, a member and board member of the Secondary School Principal Association for the State of Ohio. He was the past president of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. He was the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Steubenville until his retirement. He was a former principal of Union Local High School, Win- tersville High School, former Director of Summer School at Wintersvillc High School, a lec turer at the College of Steubenville and former science teacher and physical education teacher at Buchanan Jr. High School. He was a physical edu cation teacher at Grant School, elementary school teacher at Pleasant Hill Elementary, coached varsity football, basket ball, and track at Jefferson Union High School. He also coached varsity football, wrestling, basketball and track at Steubenville High School. A1 was a loving husband and father, who devoted his life to his family. He is survived by his wife and best friend of almost 50 years, Anita Piccirilli Bodo; two children whom he adored, Anthony (Diana) Bodo of Steubenville and Karen (Ken) Pitchok of Wcirton; four grand children, Heath and Brittany Bodo and Kaitlyn and Austin Pitchok; a brother, Arthur (June) Bodo of Steubenville; a sister, Anmgcline Zucco of Pittsburgh. Pa. Calling hours are Saturday 7- 9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m. at Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Fr. Leonard Cencula officiating. Burial in Mt. Calvcry.Cemeteiy. There will be a vigil service on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Steubenville High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Albino D. Bodo, 420 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952 BODOR, Mary Lou (Woodford), 84, formerly of Florence, Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Shadyside Care Centeter^-Shadyside, OH. She was torn June 29, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, OH a daughter of the late Larry O. and Mamie (Milhoan) Woodford. She was a retired employee of the former Stone & Thomas Department Store, Wheeling. WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve J. Bodor; two brothers, Oliver T. and Larry J. Woodford. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara (James) McCracken of Tarpon Springs, FL: a son, Stephen W. Bodor of Martins Ferry; a sister, Pauline Denger of Mt. Pleasant, OH; and four grandchildren, Troy McCracken, Jackie Hickman, Brian Bodor, and Bandy Miller; two great grandchildren Brianne and Brandon Hickman. Private services were held by the family with Rev. Margie Carr officiat ing. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. In lieu of flowers memo rial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 106860 St. Rt. 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Online condolences may be expressed at www. heslop.com. Steve Bodor sfasjfz Sieve J. Bodor, 72, Main Street, Florence, Martins Ferry, died today f in East Ohio Regional Hospital at <■V Martins Ferry. He was bom Aug. 21, ( 1919 at Lorain, son of the late Gasper ( and Barbara Nagy Bodor. He was a retired employee of - Picoma Industries, a U.S. Army vet eran of World War II, a member of VFW Posts 3613 and Eagles, both in. Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by twd. brothers, Joseph S. and Elmer Bodor' Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Woodford Bodor; a daughter, Mrs. James (Barbara) McCracken of Wheeling; a son, Steve W. Bodor of Martins Ferry; three grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Marlins Ferry, today 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Friday at 1 p.m., with John Godocik of ficiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. I / BOEHKE, Lois E. Haynes, 83, of Barnes Road, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her home. She was born November 6, 1926, in Kenton, Ohio, daughter of the late Jerome ancTErmal Etna Emmons Haynes. Lois was a retired nurse; a piano teacher in New Cumberland. W.Va., a member of the Scotish Ridge Presbyterian Church and Emerson Grange No. 1426. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Boehke in 1996: three brothers. Frank. Harry W.. and C.D. Hayes; a sis ter, Cleon C. Krisher: two grandsons. John L Langsdorf, Jr. and Gary L. Boehke. Surviving are a son, Gary L. (JoAnna) Boehke of Stockport, Ohio; two daughters, Kathy Langsdorf, of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Lucille (Jerry) Waits of Lancaster, Ohio: 17 grandchildren and many great-grand children. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Lois and celebrate her life 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 1 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Joe Ellis officiating. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery, New Cumberland, W.Va. Michael Albert Boehke, 66, of Brilliant, OH died November 27, 2016 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV. He was born on July 3,1950 to the late Albert and Anna (Klammer) Boehke. He was a member of Weems Chapel in Smithfield, OH, and served his country in the Navy. He is survived by wife Joyce Ann (Brooks) Boehke, two sons Michael Boehke, Christopher Boehke, daughter Heather Boehke, three step daughters Misty (Glen) Farnsworth, Diana (Donald) Farnsworth and Alice Quinn, eleven grand children and seven great grand children, his little Buddy Cody, and his favorite Aunt Betty Klammer. Services will be at 12 pm on Monday December 5, 2016 Schuetz Funeral Home 235 Clifton Ave Mingo Junction, OH 43938. To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome. com BOEHM, Ella A., 96, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. She was born January 10, 1917, in Wilhelmsthal, Germany, a daughter of the late John and Katherine (Steininger) Weiss. Ella was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Martins Ferry, In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Boehm; a grand daughter, Jeannie Splcnda: four brothers, Max. Arnold, Oswald and Christian and a sister, Hilda. Surviving are her two sons, Albert J. (Patti) Boehm of Martins Ferry and Mark H. (Kathy) Boehm of Wheeling, WV; two daughters. Rose Friton of Cross Jet., VA and Mary Ann Boehm of Stephens City, VA; eight grandchil dren, 1 8 great - grandchil dren and 10 great-great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Friday. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. / Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Burial follows at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recited Friday at 3:45 pm followed by Wake services at 7:30 p.m. both in the funeral home. BOES, Louis C., 81, died ! Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in , Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born on April 20, 1924 in Wheeling, W.V., the son of the late Charles and Martha Guegold Boes. Louis was a Retired Sheet Metal Worker for the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 33, Wheeling; a U.S. Navy vet eran of WWII who served in the South Pacific; a member of the American Legion Post 0038, Martins Ferry, Ohio; and a mem ber of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wheeling. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by a son, Mark Boes; two brothers; and a sister. Surviving are his beloved wife of 43 years, Nancy Jo Niemiec Boes; a son, Rick Kennedy, and his wife, Nannette, of Wheeling; two daughters, Cindy Palmer and her husband, Larry, of Chantilly, Va., and Linda Jo Shelek and her husband, Bob, of Wheeling, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Melis sa, Todd and his wife, Anita, Erin and her husband, Toby, Kara, Tracey, and Sarah; three | great-grandchildren , Kailee, Andrew and Nathan. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held for Louis at St. Luke’s Epis copal Church, 200 South Penn St., Wheeling, on Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 3 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 200 South Penn Street or Wheeling Dialysis Center, Wheeling Med ical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. Arrangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed at www.altmeyer.com. BOES, Nancy Jo Niemiec, 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday, October 23, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 22, 1931 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Andrew and Alma Goldsmith Niemiec. She was a former employee of OVMC, vol unteered at the Easter Seals, a member of the Wheeling Island Mother’s Club and a Christian by faith. In addition to her par ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Boes, one daugh ter, Brenda Jo Kennedy, one son, Mark Boes and Dog. Surviving are her chil dren, Rick Kennedy and his wife Nannette of Wheeling; Linda Jo Shelek and her husband Bob of Wheeling; a step-daughter, . Cindy Palmer and her husband Larry of Chantilly, Va.; six grandchildren, Melissa Jo Shelek, Todd Shelek and his wife Anita, Erin Bachman and her husband Toby, Kara Slidd and her husband Tobcy, Tracey and Sarah Kennedy; six great grandchildren, Kailcc, Andrew, Nathan, Camdyn, Tyler and Kelsey Jo. Friends received 2-9 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions can be made to Easter Seals, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, WV. 26003 Robert Boettcher Robert E. “Robert Andre” Boettcher. 8 1. of Shadyside, died Tuesday, May 24, 2004 at his home. Bob was bom Feb. 11, 1923 in Dallas, Wisconsin, a son of the late George and Anna Silvius Boettcher. " He worked his entire career in radio under the name of “Robert Andre”. He was a retired General manager of WOMP Radio of Bellaire and worked at WKWK, Wheeling. He was Kentucky Colonel, Bellaire Kiwanis Club and an Episcopalian by faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Boettcher. Surviving are a son, Dick Boettcher of Seattle, Washington, a brother, Larry Boettcher of California; two sis ters, Lois Hefner of Wisconsin and Mary Lou Barnes of California and best friend, Marie Steiner of Shadyside. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Powhatan Cemetery with Rev. Alice Phillips officiating. Arrangements by the Bauk- necht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. BOFFO, Helen M. Lupinetti, 74. of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Follansbee, W.Va., died November 28, 2007. at home. She was employed by the Communication Workers of America and Pioneers of Columbus, Ohio. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Luponetti Lupinetti; and her husband, Julian Boffo. who passed February 27, 1996. Surviving are four sons, Joseph Boffo, Michael Boffo and his wife, Anne. Mark Boffo and his wife. Saundra, and Stephen Boffo and his wife, Valerie, all of Columbus; one brother. Tony Lupinetti and Angel of Wintersville, Ohio; two sisters, Ann Leon of Follansbee and Bertha Julian and Mel of Weirton, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and sever al" nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation on December 1, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wells- burg. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee with the Rev. Gary Naegle as celebrant. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribu tions be made to The Smile Train. P.O. Box 96231, Wash ington, DC 20090-6231 or to Ml. Carmel Hospice, 1 144 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215. — BOGARAD, Irwin M. MD, 76, of Weirton, died Thursday March 10, 2005 in the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. He was born February 15, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to Dry. Myer Bogarad and Mildred Wolfe Bogarad. His family moved to Weirton in 1930, where he attended Edge- wood Grade School and graduat ed from Follansbee High School in 1947. In 1950, he received his A.B. Degree from West Virginia University; afterwards attending the WVU Medical Program for three years and graduating with his Medical Degree in 1954 from Virginia Medical School in Rich mond, VA. His internship was served at E.J. Myer Memorial Hospital and Buffalo Medical School in Buffalo, NY. He com pleted his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Bogarad was in private practice in Weirton from June to October 1956 before serving at the US Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He resigned his Naval commission of Lieutenant Commander and took up residency at Lahey Clinic of Boston, MA, specializing in Internal Med icine. In October, 1960, he moved back to Weirton and re-opened his office in the practice of Internal Medicine until his recent retire ment. Dr. Bogarad was a member of the Temple Beth Israel in Steubenville, Ohio and the Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill, PA. In addition to his parents, Dr. Bogarad was preceded in death by his wife, Bett y Green Bogarad on November 15, 1997 and his brother, Martin Bogarad, ESQ. on June 5,1983. Dr. Bogarad’s survivors include his son Gary and his wife Susan of Charlotte, NC; daugh ters, Attorney Sharon N. Bogarad and her husband Ronald Kinney of Weirton, Randy Bogarad-Selbc and her husband Bryan of Charleston, WV; his brother, Dr. Alien Bogarad of Jerusalem, Israel; three grandchildren, Casey and Elliott Bogarad and Andrew Selbc Friends will be received Sun day from 1 -3 and 6-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hcrtnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where additional visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of services at 12 noon Monday. Rabbi Stephen Steindei will preside. Interment will follow at the 4 B’nai Israel Cemetery, Steubville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Hadas- sah University Hospital, Kiryat Hadassah or to the Irwin M. Bog arad, MD Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Brooke County Schools Education Foundation, 1334 Main Street, Follansbee, WV 26037. Share tributes with his family at www.crecohertnick.com BOGARD, Robert Lee, 78 of Mozart, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Ohio Val ley Medical Center in Wheeling. He was born December 1 5. 1 930 in Wheeling, W.Va., son of the late Charles and Lillie Miller Bogard. He was a salesman hav ing retired from Standard Register and he was a U.S. Naval Reserve Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David C. Bogard: a brother, Earl Bogard; and a sister, Paulene Smith. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Leona Doyle Bogard; a daughter, Cynthia Kolas of Glen Dale. WV; two sons, Robert Bogard Jr. and his wife, Katherine of Triadel- phia, WV, and Richard S. Bogard of Wheeling; four grandchildren, Joshua Bog ard and his wife, Stephanie, David Kolas and his wife, Robyn. Andrew Kolas and Emily Kolas. Friends will be received from 1 2-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Liston officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, 162 Court St., Charleston, WV 25301. Thursday in City Hospital, Bellairc He was a reured employee of North American Coal Corp., the former No. 1 mine, Powhatan Point, and a Nazarene. He was preceded in death oy his parents, Harvey Boger, Del bert and Eula Armann Boger Baker- two sisters; a halfsister. Surviving are his wife, Nada Kocher Boger SJ5® sons, Charles of Cameron,’ Ohio, Donald and Ronald, both of Powhatan Point; a daughter, Mrs. . Blame (Joyce) Smith of Powhatan ( Pomt; a halfbrother, Vernon Baker of Powhatan Point; a sister, Velma Brown of Powhatan Point; 13 grand children; 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home Powhatan Point, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Inter- mem in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Powhatan Emergency Squad. BOGER, Donald E., 75. of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Monday, July 28. 2008. in the East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born August 10, 1932. in Powhatan Point, a son of the late Clarence Boger. Don was a coal miner with North American Coal No. 1 mine: and was a Methodist by faith. ' In addition to his father. Don was preceded in death by a grandson. Jason Me Masters. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Baker Boger: his mother. Nada Kocher Boger of Powhatan Point: children, Karen Burian. Dennis Boger and his wife, Mary Beth, and Mark Boger and his wife. Cheryl, all of Powhatan Point", a sister, Joyce Smith and her husband. Mike, of Powhatan Point: two broth ers. Charles Boger and his wife. Marilyn, of St. Clairsville. "and Ronald Boger and his wife, Linda, of Powhatan Point: seven grandchildren: and three great-grand children. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-A ltmever Funeral Homes and Crematory. 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, where serv ices will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Lorna ‘Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. BOGER, Eleanor, 82 of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born July 12, 1930, in Steinersville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Chambers Baker. Eleanor was a member of the Amity United ; Methodist Church in Steinersville, Ohio. In addition to her par ents. she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Boger on July 2-8, 2008 and a grandson, Jason McMasters. Surviving are her chil- : dren, Karen Burian, Dennis1 I (Mary Beth) Boger and Mark (Cheryl) Boger and one brother, Glenn “Bucky” Baker all of Powhatan Point, Ohio. Also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and 'friends will be received at the Bauk necht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 1 86 Main Street Powhatan Point, Ohio on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Rev. David Smith officiating. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, Ohio. I

Ella Boger Ella R., Boger, 91, Bell Nursing Home, Belmont, formerly of Powhatan Point, died Monday in the nursing home. She was born Dec. 18, 1892 at Powhatan Point, daughter of the late Isiah and Elizabeth Widmann Owens. She was a member of the Powhatan Presbyterian Church, Powhatan Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Boger ; four brothers, Wilbert, Charles, Lewis and Ernest Owens. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends received 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Russell Croker officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery. Leffie E. Boger ^ fLe”ie E- B°ger, 92, 52265 Cats Run Road, Powhatan Point at the Park Health Center in St. * VnnoSVlIle' She was born Jan. 26, < l VUS in Powhatan Point, a daueh- L ter of the late Brady and Celestia ( Brown Baker. J, She was a member of the Amity United Methodist Church at Stein ers vi He, and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 489 Powhatan Point. / In addition to her parents, she f was preceded in death by her hus- - band, Charles L. Boger; a son William G. Boger; 12 brothers and ^ sisters. Surviving are a son, Larry of r Powhatan Point: a brother, Stanley Baker of Powhatan Point. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 186 wawn .St-' Powhatan Point, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m where services will be held Thurs day at 11 a.m. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Order of Eastern Star Chan ter 489 will conduct services 7'30» Memorial contributions may be Sotce'0 lhC Char'ly °f th® don°r’s mm. m im

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BOGER, Nada E., 92, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, in the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1915, in Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Crawford and Anna Crooks Kocher. Nada was a member of the Powhatan Point Church of the Nazarene; and a member of the Powhatan Point Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Boger on October 7, 1992; one son, Donald Boger, July 28, 2008; and one brother, Frederick E. Kocher Sr. Surviving are her three children, Charles (Marilyn) Boger of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Ronald (Linda) Boger of Powhatan Point, and Joyce (Mike) Smith of Powhatan Point; daughtcr-in -law, Eleanor Boger, of Powhatan* one sister, Stella Fielding, of Powhatan Point; 16 grand children; 27 great- grandchil dren; and one great-great- grand daughter. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknccht- Altmeyer Funeral Moines and Crematory, 186 Main St Powhatan Point, Ohio, on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 P-m., where services will be held on Wednesday, at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Brian Brown officiating Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Church of the Nazarene, 100 Highway 7 43942 P°W,1alan Point’ OH Kathryn Bpger| Katnryn T. Cramer Bogers, 40, 8 Prospect St., Bridgeport, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born June 20, 1949 at Wheeling, daughter of the late Walter Cramer and Margaret Rother- mund Cramer. She was a sales representative for the Bridgeport Home Build ers, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bridgeport, and the Catholic Daughters. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Bogers. Surviving are her husband, Michael; a son, Michael II at I home; two daughters, Alison M. and Angela L., both at home; two brothers, Walter Cramer of Dayton, and John Cramer of Sayerville, N.J.; a sister, Mary Ann Stanton of Brookside. Friends received, 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catho lic Church, with the Rev. John Costlow, the celebrant. Burial follows in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Vigil service at 7 p.m. Thursday. BOGETICH, Evelyn Mae, 83, formerly of Shadyside OH, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Autumn Health Care in Adena, OH. She was born June 6, 1974, a daughter of the late Wilford and^Ellen (McGee) Greenwood of Shadyside, OH. She worked as a nurses aide for the Belmont Rehabilitation Center in Bellaire, OH and was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Evelyn loved to sijig country songs. "/ / In addition toiler par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bogetich; her brothers, Donald, Raymond, Jack, Harold and Stephn Greenwood: her sis ters, Mary Mildred Gorshe, Rita Skaggs and Helen Johnson; as well as her son, Richard Bogetich. She is survived by her daughter, Debi Bogetich of Bamsville, OH; and her sis ter, Elizabeth (Henry) Veronis of Chicago IL. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Richard Jr, Marcus, Amanda, Jeffery, Louis, Niko, Ace and Alana; as well as two great-grand children, Tre and Kaylee. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3900 Central Ave, Shadyside. OH 43947 with a vigil service conducted by Fr. Daniel Heusel at 7:45 p.m. Services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by interment in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery.______BOGETICH, Leo, 85, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Belmont Commu nity Hospital, Bellaire. Mr. Bogetich was born January 2, 1 924 in Bel laire, Ohio, a son of the late Peter and Mary (Fidrum) Bogetich. He was retired from Duffy and DeBlass Construction Co., Bellaire; a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, Steubenville, Ohio; and a US Marine veteran, having served in World War II. In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death a sister, Goldie Bogetich; tow brothers, Melvin and Richard Bogetich; a step-brother, John Kasko; and three step-sisters, Ann Jeffers, Ellen Hemsley and Anne Kuchinka. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Zatazula) Bogetich; and several nieces and nephews. The visitation, funeral services and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling. Online condo lences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com. *

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BOGETICH, Melvin J., 86, of Chesapeake, Va., for merly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, December 2 7, 2007, in Chesapeake, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 23, 1921, in Bellaire, a son of the late Mary and Peter Bogetich. Melvin was retired from Onnet Corp. in 1986, after 29 years; was a member of the Wheeling Eagles; American Legion; and St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire; and proudly served his Country during WWII in the Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded m death by two brothers. John Kasko and Richard Bogetich; and four sisters, Ellen Hemsley, Ann Jeffers, Goldie Bogetich and Dorothy Kuchinka. Surviving Melvin is his lov ing wife of 60 years, Julie Bogetich of Chesapeake. He leaves to cherish his memory and will be sadly missed by four daughters, Lynn Rouse and her husband, Ronnie, of Crestview, Fla., Janice Carte and her husband, Chip, of Chesapeake, Melanie DuFaud and her husband, Scott, of Col orado Springs, Colo., and Michelle Price of Bridgeport, Ohio; and his brother, Leo Bogetich of Bellaire. He is the proud grandfather of Tonya Barnett, Jamie and Christopher Garner, Brent and Ashley Carte, Cameron, Haleigh and Colton DuFaud and Garrett Price;' and his great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Taylor Barnett and Savan na and Austin Garner. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who will miss him, but will share fond memories of their times together. Friends will be received on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 i p.m., at the Bauknecht-A/t- meyer Funeral Homes and ' Crematory, 441 37th St., Bel- lairc ‘ Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Wednes'- Si,lS«”'.'"SUohn soleum, Wheeling, WV, The Ohio Vafley Veterans Memorial Squad will hold full military graveside services. A Vigil service will be con ducted on Tuesday at 2:15 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Can cer Society or the Alzheimers Aggnriation. irwin Boetticher Irwin I. (Mr. B.) Boe 76, of RD 1, Adena, died Wed nesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was bom July 4, 1908 in Monroe County, the son of the late George and Mary Imhoff Boetticher. Teacher and principal with the Buckeye Local School Dis trict for 40 years, retiring in 1970, he was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in HarrisviUe, the Adena Lions Club, and served as director of People’s National Bank in Adena. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Townsend Boetticher; a daugh ter, Mrs. Marlin (Jean) Goebel of Hillman, Mich.; a brother, Ed Boetticher of Smithfield; four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Friends then received from 1 Ob p.m. until services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyte rian Church, with the Rev. Russell Croker officiating. rs Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Adena Lions Club will hold ser vices at 7 p.m. Friday. Frederick Vogcu’d ^ Frederick E. Bogard, Colum bus, formerly of Benwood, W. Va. and Bellaire, died Friday at the Veterans Hospital, Dayton. He was born in Benwood, Oct. 21, 1898, a son of the late William H and Mabel Voight Bogard. He was a v eteran of World War I. He was a Methodist. Surviving are his widow, Marie, a sister, Mrs. lva Milan, Barton, a brother, Arlington . (Harley) Bogard of Bellaire and j CO several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held ] Tuesday at Bellaire with the >0 Rev. James Spencer officiating. I Burial was in the Davis Ceme tery. tris $ to to to p»t m . m m u rt M X, s*i- »

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/ ;-• ■• - ®/w T ; BOGDEN, David E., 59, of Elm Grove died on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 14, 1949 in Washington, Pa., the son of the late Gene A. and Betty Jean Gatten Bogden. Dave was a former funer al director and mortician in Elm Grove for 18 years and current owner/operator of the Brake Shop in the Fulton area of Wheeling for 15 years; an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a special investigator at Andrews Air Force Base; a member of the DAV and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wheeling. Surviving are his loving wife of 39 years, Kathe Hays Bogden; three chil dren, Michelle Anne Wheel er and her husband, Jake Duffy of Columbus, Ohio, Mcrissa Jean Gilbert and her husband, Dennis of Jacobs- biirg, Ohio, and Jeffrey R. Bogden ol Valley Grove, W.Va.; four brothers, Alan Bogden and his wife, Jackie, John Bogden and his wife, Ann, Mark Bogden and his wife, Lori and Gregory Bog den and his wife, Amy; four sisters, Joan Voytek, Car olyn Schaeberle and her hus band, Tom, Sharon DiFillipo and her husband, Tony and Fran Binder and her hus band, Paul; five grandchil dren, Danielle Wheeler, Alexis and Torren Gilbert, Logan and Kamrin Bogden and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at noon at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, with the Rev erend Edwin Keel, S.M. as celebrant. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami- i ly’ln lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to the David E. Bog den Memorial Fund, Main Street Bank, 2001 Main St., Wheeling, WV. BOGETICH, Richard, 58, of Green Acres, Shadyside, died Wednesday in Bellaire City Hospital. He was a construction worker with Operating Engineers Local 132, Wheeling, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shadyside. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a sister. Surviv ing are his wife, Evelyn Greenwood Bogetich; a son, Richard of Bridge port; a daughter, Mrs. Willard (Debi) Davis of St. Clairsville; three brothers, Melvin and Leo Bogetich, both of Bellaire, John Kasko of Bellaire; tv/o sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Hensley of Columbus, Doro thy Kuchinka of Bellaire; two grand children. Friends received at Walter C. Bauknecht & Son Funeral Home, Shadyside, 7-9 p.m. today. Arrange ments are incomplete. BOGETICH, Richard P. Sr., 61, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. / / He was bom in Behaire, Ohio on August 5, 1950, a son of Evelyn Greenwood Bogetich and the late Richard Bogetich. He was a retired operat ing engineer with Beaver Excavating, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and coach ing softball and baseball. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daugh ter: Amanda (Dan) Burlenski of Adena, Ohio; two sons, Marcus Bogetich (Ashley McCorkle) of Bellaire, and Pete Bogetich of Westerville, Ohio; a sis ter, Debi Bogetich of Bamesville, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Niko, Ace, and Tre Bogetich and Kaylee Baker. Friends will be received Sunday 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH, where services will be held Monday, December 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio. CpI. David Bocj^s Cpl. David L. Boggs, 19, of 1327 South East Morrislon St., Portland, Ore., formerly of Bar ton, was killed Dec. 27, in the Vietnam fighting. He was a paratrooper and was assigned to i Company “A” of 502 ND In-! fantry, 101st Airborne Division. Born in Dillonvale, Dec. 6, 1948 the son of Hildred and Viola Holliday Boggs, he and his family had moved to Portland six years ago. Surviving are his parents, four brothers, Millard Boggs, Barton, Ellis Boggs in Texas and Eldred and Carlo Boggs, both of Portland, four sisters, Shirley Boggs, Texas, Alice, Darlene and Beraldine, all of Portland, 05 and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rosie Holliday, Barton. Full military services were held Monday with Rev. Dean .8 Warren officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Cb Ferry. -6 EVELYN BOGGS Evelyn June Boggs, 67, formerly of Sardis, Ohio, passed away July 23, 2016 at her home of congestive heart failure. She was born June 10, 1949 at home in New Freeport, Pennsylvania to the late John and Gertrude (Bissett) Barger. June was a beautiful woman. She was a home maker and was best known for her artistic ability and her love for the Lord. June was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Boggs; son, Scott Boggs; brothers, John, Dave, Ralph, Pat, and Ed Barger; and sister, Sis Tustin. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Nil- son of New York, New York; son, Bradley Boggs of Sardis, Ohio; only grandchild, Tucker Boggs of Sardis, Ohio; sisters, Kittie Long of New Mar tinsville, West Virginia and Linda Neely of New Mata- moras, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.^//*£. Private services held in Colt’s Neck, New Jersey and graveside services held at the Sardis Cemetery in Sardis, Ohio at the family’s convenience. Adams Mason Funeral Home and Crematory. 330-535-9186. Florence Boggs Barton'‘-af’cSiS

Council No. 51, Pocahontas Degree, in Martins Ferry. , She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph P. and Mary M Ar- ihur Reger; three brothers and three sisters including, William, John, Pau Reger and Elizabeth Molder, Magdalen McDonnell and Helen ^Surviving arc her husband, O Millard Haris Boggs; two sons, Alan Ay W. of Orlando, Fla., and Thomas H. of Farmington; three daughters, Darlene L. Ondrick of St. Clairsvillc, Tanya Boggs at home and Mrs. ___ \ Michael (Susan) Ondnek of Bel- 0 mom; a brother, Joseph Reger ol ^ Wheeling; six grandchildren ® Private services were held Wca- 2-4 and 7-9 p m Wednesday, where services will be M o® ^ aM P-JJ- Thursday. Interment in ■ Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

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o 'OJs O t) '-/» h- X 2 8 ro 1v/t "CJ »-* 0) W O O' CO H- ’J1 W '-J 3 o rr □r C (0 O rt CD oH* h BOGGS, Millard A. “Cooter,” 67, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at his home. He was born November 13, 1940, son of the late Hildred and Agnes Boggs. He was owner of Boggs Towing in St. Clairsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; two sons; and a brother, David. Surviving are his compan ion, Beverly Justice; daughter, Jeannine (Lonnie) Ewan; sis ter, Shirley Ross; half brothers, Eldred and Ellis; and half sis ters, Karla, Alice, Darlene and Burldine. Interment will be at the con venience of the family. Arrangements by the Campbell-PI umly-Mil burn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Nancy J. Boggs Nancy J. Boggs, 63, Shadyside, formerly of Huron and Moundsville, died Saturday, July .29, 2000 at Hie snaaysiae Care Center m'Shadyside. She was bom Nov. 27, 1936 in Moundsville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Kimple Masters. She was a Protestant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Norman G. Boggs. Surviving are a son, Raymond Q H. Boggs of Jacksonville, Fla.; ^r\ eight brothers, Raymond Masters of Jacksonville, Fla., Howard Mas- ters of Elm Grove, W.Va., Charles Masters of Deer Lodge, Mont., p CP Robert Masters, Theodore Masters '__. and Jerry Masters, all of ----- Moundsville, James Masters of Cincinnati and Thomas Masters of McBee, S.C.; three sisters, Dorothy Henry and Kathryn Mar- ' riner, both of Moundsville and Rebecca Mercer of Jacksonville. n Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, today, 4 to 7 p.m. Services and inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family at the Riverview Ceme- , tery in Moundsville, with the Rev. I Ray Blake officiating. __ Nelson, child of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. lea Boggs, of Barton, died Monday, of H< whooping-cough, after a week’s sickness. lea The child was 1% months old, and tic was the only one of the young pa ou rents. Funeral services were held at su 10 o’clock Wednesday from the home of wl Paxton V. Hall, where the child died. tri Interment at the Union Cemetery, at St. to Clairaville. tio tJuU I- IAA!,^:. g^lmm )

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Orlie Boggs Orlie McKinley Boggs, 85, of Cresceni Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio died Friday, May 4, 2007 at Carriage Inn Nursing Home in Cadiz. He was born Sept. 8, 1921 in Clarksburg, W.Va. a son of the late Millard and Rosa May Richards Boggs. Orlie was a retired coal miner from Franklin //25 Mine of Consol Energy. A World War II Navy Veteran having served in the North Atlantic, and a Kingdom Hall of High Ridge Member. In add id ion to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Vargo Boggs; a daughter, Beverly Jean Banner; five brothers and three sisters. Surviving are three children: Sylvia (Gary) Marion, Highland, N.Y.; Shelia (Frank) Pierce, St. Clairsville and Orlie Jr. (Linda) Boggs, Petersburg, Mich.; a sister. Rose Zebreski, Arlington. Texas; 14 grand children and I I great-grand children. Friends will be received 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Beck- Allmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Clairsville, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 10. a.m. Monday. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. BOGGS, Ronald E., 60, of Wheeling, died Wednes day, June 9, 2010 at Valley Haven Geriatric Center. He is survived by his par ents, Willie “Biddle” and Archie Campbell, and one sister, Robin (Jim) Pellen. Friends will be received Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 1 a.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, wv. T/y-y Interment at Park View Memorial Gardens will fol low. Mrs. Kcreie^ffoggs Mrs. Rosie May Boggs, Bar ton, died Monday night in the Bellaire City Hospital./5 (ty’A'J , She was born in Crestent, W.! Va., Oct. 25, 1890, and was preceded in death by her hus band, Millard A. Boggs, on Feb. 28, 1944. She was a member of i the Martins Ferry First Chris i tian Church. i Surviving are five sons,! Hildred, Portland, Ore., Harold, | Wellsville, Ohio, Orlie of St. | Clairsville, James, Fort Worth, ! Texas, and Haris, RD, St. j Clairsville, four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Prenty, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Dolly Mae Campbell, Barnesville, Mrs. Goldie Baxter, Barton and Mrs. Rose Zebreski, Arlington, Texas, five brothers, Kenneth Richards, St. Clairs ville, Ira Richards, Parkersburg, W. Va., Millard Richards, 5^ Columbus, Alfie and Clarence So ! Richards, both in Warren, two sisters, Mrs. Effie Dennison and Mrs. Clara Carpenter, both in * Parkersburg, 45 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. S Funeral services will be held ft? Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry with Rev. Dean Warren officiat ing. Burial will bein Riverview j: cemetery, Martins Ferry.

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Ridge Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. J ££_BOGGS, Vera Ellen “Ella,” Bender, died al home at the age of 85 on September 22, 2006. She was born on April 27, 1921 in Richwood, Nicholas County. W.Va. Ella was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Addison Boggs; her brothers. Arthur, Cecil and Ernest Ben der; and her sisters. Ruth (Ben der) Roberts. Icie (Bender) Wright. Velmie (Bender) Ben- nette and Loraine (Bender) Spencer. Surviving are her sons, James “Sonny” and Debbie (Thomas) Boggs of Moundsville and Conley “Ed” and Edna (Sharp) Boggs of Paden City, W.Va.; daughters, Lenora (Late Gene) Beckett of Cowen, W.Va., Josephine and Charles Hoover of Cowen, Ernestine Thomas and Mike Phillips of Craigsville, W.Va., Billie and Jim Morrison of Cowen.and Barb and Jeff Beckett of Glen Dale, W.Va. She had 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending at Adams Funeral Home in Cowen. BOGGS, Vernon Earl, 62, of 38736 Goddard Ridge Road, Sardis, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 6, 2005, in the Wetzel County Hospital, New Mar tinsville, W.Va. He was born on November 26, 1942 in Ripley, W.Va., a son of the late Earl Boggs and j Joanna Diehl Boggs. He was a painter with the Painters Union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Boggs. Surviving are his wife, Nina Johnson Boggs; four daughters, 1 Tracy Evans, Windham, Ohio, 1 Michelle Reed, Kent, Ohio, Gina Jenior, Rootstown, Ohio, Misty Lappin, Ravenna, Ohio; two sons, Patrick Boggs, Ravenna, Ohio, Cory Johnson, Sardis, Ohio; a brother. Woody Boggs, Ravenna, Ohio; a special friend, Nancy Brown; 16 grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2005 where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Janu ary 11, 2005 with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Interment in Mehrly Ceme tery, Fly, Ohio. | Alex G. Bogochenko I Alex G. “Gigi” “Cheeko” I Bogochenko Jr., 50, Bridgeport, ■ iormerly of Scenery HfllTTaTfllecl I Thursday, April 27, 2000. at 1 Wneeling Hospital. He was born I July 2, 1949 in Washington, Pa., a I son of the late Alex G. Sr. and ■ Mary Ellen Bell Bogochenko. ■ He was formerly employed by I Jessop Steel, was a self-employed I truck driver, and was presently I employed with B & T Express. I Surviving are his wife, Flo Mik- I las Bogochenko; two sons, David | Hartzell of Scenery Hill and George “Peep” of Cokeburg; two G daughters, Lisa Hartzell and Mary Ellen Bogochenko-Main, both of Eighty Four, Pa.: two sisters, I Sharon Mazutis of Marianna, Pa. G and Nancy Fonner of Martins Fer ry; a brother, Thomas Bogochenko of Bentleyville, Pa.; 17 grandchil dren; two stepsons, Robert L. Mik- o las of Martins Ferry and Matthew Miklas of Wheeling; several nieces and nephews. 2r Friends will be received Satur day and Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 £ p.m. at Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, where O services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m, with the Rev. Emil Hut- nyan officiating. Burial follows in Scenery Hill Cemetery, Scenery Hill Mary Bohao#0i<^y£7 j Mary Bohac, 87,

5 3s * X ;/ BOHACH, George P., 85, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his home. Born June 22, 1 925 in Weirton. he was a son of the late George and Helen Mackson Bohach. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Rose Marie Sellaro Bohach, grand daughter Taylor Bohach, son in law Randy Shughart b: and brother Frank Bohach. Mr. Bohach earned his undergraduate degree at WVU and his Juris Doc- turate from the WVU School of Law. During his 50 year law practice in Weirton, he held the posi tion of Hancock County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for 10 years. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. VFW 2716, Knights of o. Columbus 3734, St. Paul Holy Name and the West Virginia Bar Association. b George served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Infantry Divi sion. He fought in the European Theatre in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge and is a recipi ent of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. George is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna K. Lowery Bohach of Weirton; sons George R. , Bohach and his wife Terri of Charleston, W.Va. and Stephen S. Bohach and his wife Jennifer of Bella ire, •tj. Ohio: daughters Linda E. Coulter and her husband Roger of Radford, Va. and Stephanie A. Shughart and her life partner Ed Rogers of Hertford, N.C.; brother Donald E. Bohach of Baton Rouge, La.; grandchildren Erin and Lauren Coulter, Christopher, Caroline, Nathan and Zina Bohach; great grandson Gabriel . Caldwell and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Saturday from 7-9,p.m. and ; Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Greco-Hcrtnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main ' Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul '■>' Memorial Fund, 140 Wal nut Street, Weirton, WV n 26062 or Valley Hospice, ■a 10636 Slate Route 150, i Rayland, OH 43943. •------2 r

Taylor Bohach sfete Taylor Hope Bohach, infant daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Py e Bohach. of 64801 Beth Drive, Bellaire, died Wednesday at Rubv Memortai Hospitai, Morgantown! w.Va. She was born June 22 1995 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Surviving, in addition to her parents are a brother, Nathan Bohach of the home: paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs George Bohach of We,r‘on> ^ Va-; Paternal great grandmother, Ellen Bohach of Weirton; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pvie of Bethany, W.Va.; maternal great grandmothers, Dorothy pvie Bethany, W.Va., and Norma Allen of Fort Myers, Fla. en Funeral services will be at / p.m. Saturday at the Bethanv Memorial Church, with the%7 Tim McGuire and Rev Webb Harwell officiating ffii will be in New Bethany Cemete™ Memorial contributions mav he c made to the H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome m care of Bank 1, Box I, Wheel’ ing, W.Va., 26003. eel' M Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg, W. Va. BOHAM, Mary Lou Elliott, 47, of Portsmouth, Va., for merly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at home. She was born June 14, 1957 in Wheeling, the daughter of Russell R. and Anna Mae Mar shall Elliott of Wheeling. She was a former "Medical Receptionist and a Methodist bv faith. 3 In addition to her parents, sur viving are a son, Michael Boham of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Robert (Kathy) Elliott of Valley Grove, W.Va. And David (She lia) Elliott of Chesapeake, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 with the Rev. Bryan D. Carpen ter officiating. Interment in Hal cyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Memorial contributions"Ynay be offered to the American Dia betes Association, Upper Ohio Valley Chapter, P.O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25601. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. 3 /'/-C9 Albert Bohandy Albert Bohandy, 92, resident of 332 East Main St., Bamesville, died Saturday at 10.40 pm. at Barnesville Hospital. He was born at Durbil, Syria, July 16, 1876. He was a Moslem by faith and had owned and operated the Bohandy Restaurant in Barnes ville since 1905. Surviving are his widow, Amone; three daughters, Miss Barbara Bohandy, Lakewood, Ohio. Capt. Annie Bohandy, serving with the U.S. Air Force in Ball Mar, N.J. and Mrs. Nell Boughner of Belmont; four sons, James of the home, Joe of Columbia, Md. and Homer and Baker, both of Barnesville; 11 grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, in Syria. Friends will be received at the Campbell Funeral Home, Barnesville, after 2:30 p.m. today. Moslem Riles will be held at the funeral home Tuesday al 1 p.m. by Adel Asser of th< Syria Mosque in Toledo. Buria- in Crestview Cemetery, Barnet, ville. - — Amone Bohandy, 90, 332 East Main St., Bamesville, died Wed., May 15,1991 in Bamesville Hospi tal. She and her husband, Albert, were owners of the former Bohandy *s Re staurant and Confectionary in Bar- nesville and was a Moslem by faith, She was preceded in death by her husband in 1969; one son, Baker, in 1988; and four brothers ofSyria: Ali, Miryeh, Alya and Mike. Surviving are three sons, Jimmy and Homer, both of Bamesville, and Joe of Baltimore, Md.; three daught ers, Annie Bohandy of Tampa, Fla., Barbara Godlewski of San Diego, Calif., and Nellie Boughner of Bel mont; one brother, Eunis Bohandy of Durbil, Syria; other relatives of the home, Ali, Susie, Billy, Frank, Joe, Homer, Tarek, and Chad Saa- dat; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends were received Saturday at the Campbell-Plumly-Milbum Fun eral Home where services were con ducted at 1:30 Sunday by Ev. James Gallagher' and members of the Islamic Center of Columbus. Inter ment was made in Crestview Cemet ery.______- : Baker Bo handy Baker Bohan'dyf 58, 332 East Main St., Bamcsvillc, died Sunday, • June 26, 1988 at Bamcsvillc Hospi tal. He was bom April 4, 1930 in Bamcsville, son of Amonc Bohandy and the late Albert Bohandy. He was former owner of Bohan- dy’s Restaurant and a veteran of World War II. Surviving, in addition to his mother, arc one son, Lee, of Barnes- M £ vilIc; a daughlcr, Lynne of Colum- > Jj bus; three brothers, Jimmy and q Homer, both of Bamcsvillc, and Joe o. of Maryland; three sisters, Annie '•£ Bohandy of Florida, Barbara God- § S )cws^i of California, and Nellie % £ Boughncr of Belmont. •» j Friends will be received at the c CampbcII-PIumly Funeral Home * *• ^y. June 29, 3-5:00 and 7-9.00 'I Pm- Services will be held Thursday c morning at 11 o’clock. Burial will be xn madc in Crcstvicw Cemetery, Bar- ™ ncsvillc. 00 o-> Homer Bohandy 1925-2014 Homer Bohandy, 89, of Bamesville, Ohio was wel comed into the arms of the Lord, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Bamesville Health Care Center. He was bom July 26, 1925 in Bamesville, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Amone Bohandy. A devoted father, he was the owner/operator of El Toro Restaurant. Homer proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific, during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nell Boughner and brothers, Baker Bohandy, Jimmy Bohandy, and Joe Bohandy. Homer is survived by his sons, David Bohandy of Riverside, Calif, and Albert Jr. Bohandy “AJ” of Bamesville; daughters, Deborah Bohandy of Los Angeles, Calif., Diane James of Arlington, Texas, Christina Hoover of Somerville; grandchildren! Breanna, Brooke, Nick, Jesse, Carissa, and Joshua; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Payton, Ambra, Zoey! Marley, Jordan, and Jackson; sisters, Ann Bohandy of Tampa, Fla. and Barbara Godlewski of Chula Vista, Calif, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will be welcome to visit, Thursday, November 13 from 10 a.m. until noon, Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home & Crematory, 702 E. Main St., Bamesville, OH. A graveside service will follow at Crestview Cemetery, Bamesville.ir> In lieu of flowers, memorial contributito may be made to: Bamesville Health Care Center, 400 Carrie Ave., Bamesville, OH 43713 or to the donor’s favorite charity in Homer’s memory. James A. “Jimmy” Bohandy 1924-2010 James A. (Jimmy) Bohandy, 85, of Bamesville, Ohio peacefully went to be with our Savior Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He was j bom July 16, 1924 in Bamesville, Ohio a son of the late Albert ! and Amone Bohandy. • Jimmy was a graduate of Bamesville High School, and shortly thereafter entered the US Army serving in the states and also in the European Theater during W.W.I1 until 1946 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He then came home to work with the family business, the former Bohandy’s Restaurant of Bamesville. He was a faithful member of the' Bamesville East Main St. Church of Christ, and he served as secretary and treasurer for the Bamesville Senior Citizens. Jimmy was a chaplain for the Disabled American Veterans and also a member of the Bamesville Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nell Boughner, and a brother, Baker Bohandy. Surviving are sisters, Ann Bohandy of Tampa, Fla. and Barbara Godlewski of Chula Vista, Calif.; brothers, Homer Bohandy of Bamesville and Joe Bohandy of Columbia, Md.; several nieces and nephews and also several cousins from Syria. Friends were received Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St. Bamesville where services were held Sunday, January 24 with Val Roxby officiating, burial in Crestview Cemetery, Bamesville. Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars held honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bamesville East Main St. Church of Christ or the Bamesville Senior Citizens Center. Marian Bohandv 1933-2011 J Trust in Strength... Trust in Love... May her memories always be with us... May her guardian angel look after her now... Marian Bohandy passed away February 9, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. in Riverside, Calif. Her three children, Deborah, Diane, and David were at her side along with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was at peace andJiad enjoyed a Marian Bohandy fulfilling lift Blake James. Payton Lento, Site was bom in Fatrv.ew, Zoe Bohandy, Marley Warren, Ohio June 11, 1933 to Roy and jordan FieldSj and wmiam Cora Arnold. She later moved James. to BamesviJJe where she lived She will be remembered as and raised her children. In the “Sweet Little Lady With 2007, she moved to California Those Big Blue Eyes.” A gen where she was living with her tle soul and loving parent who son and had spent the last three will be in our hearts forever years enjoying her family and and missed tremendously by many wonderful times. many. In addition to her parents she Let there be peace in our was preceded in death by her hearts as the light of heaven three brothers, Kenneth Arnold opens up its doors to our moth of Florida, Harold “Shorty” ers soul and let us trust in the Arnold of Bamesville, Clyde gift of love. We would like her Arnold of Arizona; one sister, family and friends to join us in Mildred Beck of Bamesville; the celebration of her life and and one infant sister. memory. Surviving are her daugh- A . , .« . ters Deborah Bohandy of A memona1 aervice w. 1 be Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., held on-Saturday, March 19th, and Diane James and Buddy a* - P,rn- at of Arlington,Texas; a son, United Methodist Church, David Bohandy and Marge of Bamesville, Ohio. Inland Riverside, Calif.; grandchildren Memorial Cremation and Scott James, Nick Fields, Jesse Burial, 4922 Arlington Ave., Bohandy, Carissa Bohandy, Riverside, Calif, handled the Breanna Holman and Brooke arrangements. Holman; great-grandchildren m :V. ife-

mI BOHLMAN, Betty June Hanlin, 81, of Wheeling, W.Va., died on Thursday, Janu ary 3, 2008, at her home. She was bom June 26, 1926 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Alexander A. and Martha Curry Hanlin. Mrs. Bohlman was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Wheeling, where she was the membership secretary; and was affiliated with the Shriners. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Elliott Bohlman; three brothers, Stew art A. Robert L. and Charles H. Hanlin; and a sister, Anna Char lotte Nixon. Surviving are her son, Gary H. Bohlman of Wheeling; two brothers, Francis E. Hanlin and his wife, Dorothy, of Dillonva- lle, Ohio and Lionel E. Hanlin of Wheeling; a sister, Jeanette E. Warner of Wheeling; and sever al nieces and nephews. Friends received on Monday, January 7, 2008 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home. 36th and Jacob Street, Wheeling with Pastor April D. Forkey | officiating. Interment in Ml. Zion Ceme tery, Wheeling. In lieu of /lowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church 99 Valley Blvd., Wheeling, WV 26003. BOHLMANN, Norma L., 92, of Madison Avenue, Glen Dale, W.Va., died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at home. She was born January 12, : 11914 in McMechen, W.Va., the ; daughter of the late C. Earl and I Eva^Yoho Muldrew. She was a graduate of West Liberty State College; and a retired Music Resource teacher for the Marshall County Board of Education. Norma was a for mer member of the Wheeling Women’s Club; and several teacher organizations; and was a member of the Glen Dale Unit ed Methodist Church, where she was the choir director when the Rev. David DuBois was the minister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Hubert Bohlmann. Survivors include a sister, Betty Corns of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Alice (Charles) Mason of Glen Dale and Margaret Bohlmann of Col orado, Ohio, and several cousins, nieces and nephews, including a very close cousin, Ruth Harbison (James) Russell of Kennesaw, Ga. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemeteiw Chapel, Wheeling with the Rev. Billy Ray Carpenter officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Glen Dale United Methodist Church, 700 Wheel ing Avenue, Glen Dale, WV 26003 Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home and Cre- matoiy, Moundsville. June Bohmer June Louise Bohmer, 56, of 56020 West Second St., Bridgeport, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1993, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Mar tins Ferry. She was bom December 8, 1937 in Smithfield. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Cramer. Surviving are her husband, Myron J. Bohmer; one son, Myron "Randy” Bohmer of Morgantown, W.Va.; two brothers, Robert Bunell of Lorain and James Bunell of “ Smithfield. Friends will be received at Wil- * son Funeral Home, 920 National *• Road, Brookside, today 2 to 4 and 7 - to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 } a.m. until time of services at J p.m., = with the Rev. Joseph Podolak offi- - ciaung. Burial follows in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Memorial contributions may be ; made to St. John’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry, c/o PO Box 399, 40 North 4th St., Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935. MYRON BOHMER Myron Jay Bohmer, 76, of Belmont, formerly of Bridgeport and Steubenville, died Tues day, July 18, 2017 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born March 30, 1941 in Mew Matamoras W.Va., a son of the late Earl and Ruby (Shoul ders) Bohmer. He was a retired employee of the former Annexter Cable Co. Bel- laire, a Christian, and a former fireman and EMT with the Wolfhurst Vol unteer Fire Dept. Myron was also an avid fisher man. In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, June Louise (Bunnell) Bohmer; and his second wife, Shirley Lewis. Myron was the last of five siblings. Myron is survived by his son, Randy (Antoinette) Bohmer of Fort Belvoit, Va. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside on Tuesday July 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jack Palmer offici ating. Private interment will be held at the con venience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. r BOHMER, Shirley A. Lucas7^2, ■ of 220 N. John St., rear, Belmont, died Monday, Dec. 21. 1998, at fiome. STTe was a local business- woman and retired manager of the former Bobby Brooks clothing fac tory, Bellaire, and a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Frank and Margaret Polaski; a brother, George Polaski. Surviving are her husband, Myron J.; two sons, Robert Siple of Cleveland and Brian Lucas of Belmont; two daughters, Geraldine Zimba of Pittsburgh and Debbie Couch of Belmont; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchil- O dren. Private memorial services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral O Home, St. Clairsville. Memorial^ — contributions may be made to Bel-\ TO mont Volunteer Fire Department. J BOHRER, Charles Lynn, 84, of Proctor, W.Va., died Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Wetzel County Hospital. New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born September 3, 1922 in Proctor, the son of the late Sep and May Oblinger Bohrer. He was a retired ironworker and chemical worker from Mobay; a member of Ameri can Legion Post 28, New Mar tinsville; the VFW Post 6326, Sistersville; Moose Lodge No. 931, New Martinsville; Eagles Club 109, Paden City, W.Va.; a U.S. Army veteran of WWII; and a Protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dotson Bohrer; a sister. Myra Ford; and a broth er, Reid Bohrer. Survivors include two sons, Tim (Ronda) Bohrer of Proctor and David (Lisa) Bohrer of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a broth er, Bryce Bohrer, also of Proc-1 tor; six grandchildren; and' eight great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where ftineral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, where the Sis tersville VFW Combined Honor Guard will conduct mil itary graveside services. BOHRER, Curtis Edward, 199, of 47 Northgate Drive, New Martinsville, W.Va., died March 21. 2005 in Wetzel County Hos pital. He was bom August 1,1905 in New Martinsville, W.Va., the son of the late John Bohrer and Arminta Anderson Bohrer, He was a School Administra tor and a retired School Teacher after 42 years; a member of the New Martinsville Methodist Church; a member of the Masonic Lod°e and a Lifetime member of the Lions Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Bohrer in 1995; four sis ters and three brothers. Survivingare three sons, Lionel (Maureen) Bohrer, Seattle Wash ington, Roland (Betty Jo) Bohrer, New Martinsville, Duane (Katy) Bohrer, New Martinsville; one daughter, Patricia Metts, New Martinsville; one brother, Lawrence Bohrer, New Mar tinsville; 1 2 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Thursday, March 24, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the lams Funeral Home, where services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Atkinson. Interment in Grecnlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Martinsville Methodist Church Earleen Bohrer 4"O' d B.0J?RER’ Earleen L., 71, of the dfedOv^ th SCnter ’ St‘ Clairsville, ctoLWednesday, Jan. 3, 1996 at home Shewas a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lucy Leap Bohrer; a sister Shirley Day; a brother, Nile Bohrer Surviving are three brothers, Dana __ ofs,lPrsv^le'GaryBohrer £?r,Ie’ 0hio- and Lane B^er of New Martinsville. Friends G received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the lams Funeral Home, New Mar- ^ tinsviHe, where services will be held S Siturday- interment in tinsvill? Cemeler>'’ New Mar" fO Pf * p 5 ! BOHRER, Lawrence obert, 94, of Wheeling, W.Va., formerly of New Martinsville, W. Va., died Sunday morning, July 1, 2007."at the home of his grandson. For the past 18 months, he has lived with his grandson and family in Wheeling. He was born November 3. 1912 in New Martinsville, the son of the late John and Arminta Barth Bohrer. Lawrence retired alter many years as an equipment operator. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL- CIO Local 132. He was an active member of the Scottish Rite and Osiris Temple of Wheeling. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 39 A.F. & A.M.; and the First Baptist Church, both in New Mar tinsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Daisy (Morgan) Bohrer on Decem ber 30, 2000: four brothers, Earl, John. Jesse and Curtis Bohrer; and four sisters, Hazel, Mildred, Josephine and Bertha. Surviving are his four grandchildren, Lawrence “Cork” Hall and wife, Doris, of. Wheeling, Tammy ! (Hall) Wood and husband, Glen, of Wileyville, W.Va., April (Hall) Stutler and hus band, Jodie, of Clarksburg, W.Va., and Robert Hall and wife. Jennifer, of Waynes- burg, Pa.; nine great- grand children; and daughter, Bon nie Arnold, whom resides in Bridgeport, W.Va. Family will receive friends on Thursday from noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville with the Rev. Don Biram officiating. Interment to follow in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, where Masonic graveside services will be con ducted. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. BOHRER, Velma Lucille, 77, of Proctor, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Wetzel County Hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Silver Hill, W.Va., the daughter of the late James H. and^Oma G. Darrah McFad- den. She was a retired cook from New Martinsville School, a member of Proctor Christian Church, served as treasurer of the Christian Women’s Fel lowship and was named Life time Honorary Deaconess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Hattie McFad- den; and a brother, Jack McFadden. Survivors include her hus band of 49 years, Bryce Bohrer; two sons, Douglas B. Bohrer and Greg Bohrer, both of Proctor; two brothers, Ken neth (Jean) McFadden of Glen Dale and Roy (Carm) Debolt of Ormond Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mary McGlumphy and Ramona (James) Debolt, all of Aleppo, Pa., and friends, Zach and David Tuttle. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third St., New Martinsville. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Proctor Christian Church, Proctor, W.Va., with the Rev. Brent Ford officiat ing. Interment in Palmer Cemetery, Proctor, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Proctor Christ ian Church, Proctor, W.Va. Charles Bohus Charles E. Bohus, 85, ol Lansing, Ohio, died Monday. Sept. 29, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was bom May 1, 1918 in Lansing, Ohio, son of the late George and Sophia Sicz Bohus. Charles was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Beech Bottom, W. Va., and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, Ohio. Charles is survived by his wife, Helen Ratka Bohus, three sons, Charles Bohus and his wife Nellie of Lansing, Ohio; James Bohus and his wife Connie of St. Ciairsville, Ohio; Michael Bohus and his wife Michelle of Westerville, Ohio; two daugh ters, Barbara Warner and her husband David of Erie, Pa.; Mary Brauns and her husband John of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Albert “Bounce” Bohus and his wife Rose of Zanesville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003 at 11 a.m., with Monsignor Mark Froehlich, celebrant. Arrangements by the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Helen Bohus Helen Irene Bohus, 84, former ly of 20 Greenbank Ave., Lansing, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was bom Feb. 17, 1920 at Maynard. Ohio, the daughter of the late Stan and Mary Szczepanska Ratka. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Charles E. Bohus; step father, Joe Andrasik; son, Jim Bohus; three brothers and one sis ter. Helen is survived by two sons, Chuck and his wife, Nellie, of Lansing, Ohio; Mike and his wife, Michelle, of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Barbara (David) Warner of Erie, Pa., Mary Anne (John) Brauns of Westchester, Ohio; one brother, Joseph Andrasik of Northfield, Ohio; one sister, Cecelia Wojcik of Northfield, Ohio; daughter- in law, Connie Bohus; 12 grandchil dren, Carrie Schubert, Dave Bohus, Kate Bohus, Jimmy Bohus, Sarah Warner, Jeff Bohus, Beth Warner, Meghan Warner, MacKenzie Brauns, Brian Bohus, Brad Bohus, and Sam Bohus. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 at 10 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio. Family requests memorial con tributions to Valley Hospice, 9B East Cove Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003 or Forest Hills Retirement Community, 100 Reservoir Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 BOHUS, Janies J., 52, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was bom April 2, 1951 in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of Helen Ratka Bohus of Lansing, Ohio and the late Charles E. Bohus. James was a pharmacist for CVS Pharmacy and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of St. Clairsville. In addition to his mother, James is survived by his wife, Connie Grandstaff Bohus; two sons, James J. Bohus II of Columbus, Ohio and Jeffery S. Bohus at home; two brothers. Chuck Bohus and his wife, Nellie, of Lansing, Ohio and Mike Bohus and his wife, Micholle, of Westerville, Ohio; and two sis ters, Barbara Warner and her hus band, David, of Erie, Pa. and Mary Anne Braun and her hus band, John, of West Chester, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, Ohio with Fr. Thomas Chillog celebrant. Interment at the con venience of the family. Vigil service at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Alphonse Boiarski Alphonse S. Boiarski, 72, of 4128 Trumbull St., Bellaire, died Friday in Heartland Lansing I Care Center. He was born Sept. 2 1913 at Lansing, son of the late John and Anna Gregoric Boiar-

Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp-» a member of St. .Johns Catholic Church and the Dis abled American Veterans, both of Bellaire and a veteran of World War II. his wife, Anna Bologna Boiarski; three daugh ters, Anna Maria Donahue of Napa, Calif., Sister Luke of Louisville, Ky., and Rosanna Boiarski at home; three brothers, Anthony of Adena, Henry of Blaine, Ted of Bell- o ; re • two sisters, Irene Kozlowski of Neffs, and Mrs. John (Alice) Przebeszvski of Shadyside; a niece, Pactncia Saffield of Bellaire and a neph- e^.Tames w, Severine of JaFrkfndsr8will be received at Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, all day today. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 11.30 am in St. John’s Catholic Church, with Monsignor Stanley Zekas, the celebreant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Ceme- +1 tery, Bellaire. Rosary devotions i? will be recited today at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. i—i Mrs. Anna Boiarski Mrs. Anna Boiarskl'gfc,'^ resi dent of Belmont County Oakview, died Nov. 15. Born in Poland, on July 26, lafe’ 3 daughter of ‘he

t ?le» wls a mernber of St BeUaire. Cath°UC Church * hanHeC?^d *n death by her hus- „?nd- dohP- ln 1932. she is sur- T»H d Kyn-four,sons- Henfy and Ted, both of Blaine, A1 of Pwn ^6 an2.Anthony of Adena; two daughters, Mrs. Alice, Przebeszvski of Shadyside ana rr, Mrs. Irene Kozlowski of Neffs* SP one sister, Cecelia Ryzner of ^ Pa” 18 grandchildren ^ and 35 great-grandchildren rO Services were last week 15

^2 Anna Boiarski Anna M. Kubalak Boiarski, 89. of Pasco Drive, Blaine, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 in 'Wheeling Hospital: T She was bom Nov. 11, 1912 at Dillonvale, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Johanna Shutey Kubalak. Anna was a retired employee of the former Louis Marx Toy . Company of Glen Dale, W. Va., a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, Blaine and the .Catholic Women's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry T. Boiarski on Nov. 9, 1999, and a sister Mary Priosko. - Anna is survived by her son Michael H. and his wife -Carmella Boiarski of Rock Creek, Ohio; daughter, Michele A. and her husband John Watson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; brother John and his wife Pauline Kubalak of Blaine, Ohio; sister Margaret Reitenbach of Euclid, Ohio; five grandchildren, Thomas, Dennis and Holly Boiarski, John II, and Dawn Watson. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and '7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Blaine, with Monsignor Mark J. Froehlich, celebrant. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. j D '// - 2Jt> y Anna Boiarski Anna Boiarski, 90, of Tiltonsville. Ohio, formerly of Bellaire. Ohio, died Monday at her residence, to '//-<£-c* 7 She was born Jan. 5, 1917 in Marianna. Pa., a daughter of the late Albert and Marietta Orsatti Bologna. Anna was a former employ ee of Linsly School, Wheeling, and was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband. Alphonse S. Boiarski in 1986; a sister. Louise Severine; four brothers, Jules Carmen. James and Gregory Boland and Victor Bologna. Surviving are three children: Anna Marie Donahue and her husband. Ron. of Napa, Calif.: Sister Luke Boiarski. S.C.N. of Tiltonsville and Roseanna Falcone and her husband, Tom, of Midway. Ohio; a sis ter, Rose Nardo of Lakewood, Calif.; a niece and nephew who once resided with the family. Patty Saffield of Shadyside and James Severine and his wife, Nicolette, of Lakewood, Calif., and three grandchildren: Nicholas and Kyleigh Falcone and Lisa Marling and her husband, Chad. Friends will be received on' Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m., at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m., in St. John Catholic Church with Monsignor George Coyne as celebrant. Burial will follow in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. A vigil service will be con ducted on Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 St. Route 150, Rayland, OH 43953. ANTHONY BOIARSKI Anthony Daniel Boiars- ki, 97, of Adena, OH, died of natural causes on Sun day, April 24, 2016, at his home, outside of Adena. Born May 5, 1918, in Bellaire, to John and Anna (Grego'rek) Boiarski, he was married to Theda Miloszewski for 73 years. She preceded him in death, as did their infant daughter, Andrea, his par ents, his brothers, Henry, Thaddeus, and Alphonse Boiarski, and his sisters, Alice Prezybeski and Irene Kozlowski. He is survived by his sons, Anthony A. (Nancy) Boiarski, of Hilliard, OH, and Philip S. (Kaye) Boiarski, of Galloway, OH; daughters, Camille (Joseph) Jellick of Gahan na, OH, and Leonette (Roland) Boiarski- O’Brien, of Hatboro, PA; 10 grandchildren; ancl^ 16 great-grandchildren .“/C Tony served as Head Surgical Nurse at the 37th Division Field Hospital in New Guinea in WW1I, and was the town’s barber for over 50 years and one of the founding members of the Adena Lions Club. A life-long member of St. Casimir’s Roman Catholic Church in Adena, he sang in the choir, and for 38 years, was active in the Cursillio movement. Tony was also a member of the American Legion, Post 525 for over 70 years. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, 111S. Bridge St., Adena, OH, on Thursday, April 28 from 4-9 p.m., with a prayer to the Rosary at 4 p.m. and wake services at 8:30 p.m. Military serv ices will be held by the American Legion at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 29, at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, 221 Hanna Avenue, Adena, with Mon signor John Kolcsar offici ating. Burial will follow at St. Casimir’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the church. Sympathy cards can be sent to Boiarski, 839 Lake field Dr., Galloway, OH, 43119-9020. The family thanks friends, neighbors, and caregivers who helped sup port their parents’ inde pendence the past few years. (i DlftKSki rvvjiAjK.dJtv.i, J&dward, 89, of Chicago 111., died March 27, 2012. He was a Navy Veteran WWU, Beloved husband of Rena Boiarski; step father of John Armstrong and Andrew (Jacquelinne) Walzer; step grandfather of Maz and Chaz; dear brother of Theresa Stemkowski and the late Josephine and the late Joseph; fond uncle of many. Family will receive friends at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory 3900 Central Avenue, Shady,sick. Ohio, Sunday April 1, 2012 from 4-8 pm. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shadyside, Ohio at 11 a.m. with Father Samuel Saprano as Celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. Belmont County Council i of the American Legion service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. ___ BOIARSKI, Michael (Mickey) H., 67, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his homein-Rome Township. / C- He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., September 30, 1943 to Henry and Anna (Kubalak) Boiarski. He was a 1961 graduate of St. John Central High School in BeJJaife, Ohio. In 1970, he married Carmella (Turano) Boiarski at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Ashtabula. In 1 972, he became a Certified Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic. For the past 26, years he worked at Alcoa Aluminum in Cleveland retiring in May 2010. He was a member of UAW Local 1050 and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Rock Creek. He is survived by his wife Carmella, sons Thomas Boiarski of Rome and Dennis (Michele) Boiarski of Windsor, daughter Holly Boiarski of Plymouth, grandchildren Lily Boiarski and Nathan I and Reagan Boiarski, and his sister Michele (John) Watson of St. Clairsville, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Rev. G. David Weikart at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3049 Stale Rt. 45, Rock Creek, OH 44084 on Wednesday, August 24, at 10 a.m. Internment follows at Rock Creek Union Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday, August 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Paine-Guerriero Funeral Home, 3119 W Water St., Rock Creek, OH 44084. >BOIARSKI, Henry T., 88, of Pasco Drive, Blaine, died Tuesday, Nov. 9^1^29—at home. He was a retired employee of the former Wheeling Corrugating Co., a retired deputy treasurer for Belmont County Treasurer’s office, a member of All Saints Catholic Church Blaine and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Gregorek Boiarski, v / two brothers, Alphonse and Cj> Thaddeus- two sisters, Irene Kozlowski and Alice Przebeszvski. pf Surviving are his wife, Ann Kubalak ^ Boiarski; a son, Michael H. of Rock •c&ffi-.tt 7: - *n2s; f=I x Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass ro will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Fnday at ^ All Saints Catholic Church. Interment ^ in Lin wood Cemetery, Blaine. Irene M. Boiarski Irene M. Boiarski, 80, 4617 Jef ferson St., Bellaire, ^ifidJSLa&day*. §SpU-2&r4-99&^at her home. She was bom April 1, 1918 in Aetnav- ille, a daughter of the late John and Julia Anna Ostrowski Pesta. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, DAV Auxiliary and Catholic Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Thaddeus “Ted” Boiarski; four sisters, Rose Zuesy, Helen C? Gehring, Lucy Koss, and Laura I Klihoff. or Surviving are a son, David of St. Clairsville; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Janice) Castricone, Anita . Boiarski and Mrs. Robert (Juliana) ) Olack, all of Bellaire; five grand- *—; j children. Friends will be received at - Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. today, 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 - to to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Final 3 arrangements are incomplete. Memorial contributions may be P made to the Bellaire Emergency Squad. ieOIARSKI, Irene M., 80, of 4617 Jefferson St., Bellaire, jHed Monday. Sept. 28^JS998, at home, StTe"was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus “Ted,” in May, 1992; her parents, John and Julia Ostrows- ki Pesta; four sisters, Rose Zuesy, Helen Gehring, Lucy Koss and Laura Klihoff. Surviving are a son, David of St. Clairsville; three daugh ters, Mrs. Gary (Janice) Castricone, Anita Boiarski and Mrs. Robert (Juliana) Olack, all of Bellaire; five grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 yj and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht „ Funeral Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at JO a.m. Thursday at St. John ^ Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service at 2:15 today. Memori- 7^- al contributions may be made to the Bellaire Fire Department and Emer- — gency Squad or to the Bellaire Pub lic Library. (7 P C_ J-hs^s^skif BOIARSKI, Thaddeus J. “Ted,” 76, of 4617 Jefferson St., Bellaire, died Wednesday at home. . He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Gregorck Boiarski; a brother, Alphonse; a sister, Alice Przebeszvski. Surviving are his wife, Irene M. Pesta Boiar- j ski; a son, David J. of St. Clairsville; | three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Janice) Castricone, Anita Boiarski and Mrs. i Robert (Juliana) Olack, all of Bel- ] la ire; two brothers, Henry of Blaine and Anthony of Adena; a sister, , O' Irene Kozlowski of Neffs; Five ] grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 | in p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. . Friday at Bauknccht Funeral Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic ^ Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. DAV, Ameri- can Legion and VFW services at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Vigil services at (0 8:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contri- / jp butions may be made to the Bellaire Emergency Squad. Hazel Boich iddijqi Hazel B. Hepner Boich, 84, of 194 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born May 7, 1906 at Lafferty, a daughter of the late James Edward and Jessie Conaway Hepner. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milan. Surviving are a son, John J. of St. Clairsville; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Myrtle) Donda of St. Clairsville, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Cecil of Gahanna, Mrs. Patrick (Veda) Hackett of Chicago and Mrs. Walter (Jessie) Swanek of Strongsville; a brother, James Ed ward Hepner of St. Clair Shores, Mich.; a sister, Emma Krkovich of St. Clair Shores; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the , Rev. David Bush officiating. Burial * follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. John Boich John J. Boich, 76, of High Street Extension, St. Clairsville ; died Monday, July 25, 2005 at ; Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born at Fairpoint, Ohio, on October 20, 1928 a j son of the late Milan and Hazel I Hepner Boich. John was a retired high school principal and teacher at Loudonville and Newcomerstown, Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Licking Lodge #291 F.& A.M. at Utica, Ohio, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus and was a U.S. I Marine Corps veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Booze Boich and a sister, Veda Hackett. He is survived by a son, John M. Boich of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Karen S. Gallaugher of Westerville, Ohio; sisters, Myrtle Donda and Alice Cecil both of St. Clairsville; Jessie Swanek of Cleveland and a granddaugh ter, Chelsea Gallaugher. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gene Miller, officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Peggy Boich Margaret Ann "Peggy" Boich, 60, High Street Ext., St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, |june6^ 2002 at ttirT5Tno‘"Vattey-* I Me3Tc3T£enT?r. Wheeling. She .was born June 3, 1942 at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, daughter of Genevieve Kunkel Booze and the late Berdette Booze. She retired as a Guidance Counselor from Union Local High School and was a Methodist by faith. Peggy was a member of the Ohio Retired Teacher's Assoc., Union Local Classroom Teachers, National Education Assoc.. Ohio School Counselor's Assoc., and Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was preceded in death by her father. Surviving are her husband, John J. Boich; her mother Genevieve Booze of Russells Point, Ohio; a brother, Gordon Booze of Columbus; a sister, Patti Daily of Loveland, Ohio and two nephews. Heath Daily and Jared Daily. Visitation will be held Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville where serv ices will be held 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Kim Anderson offici ating. Burial follows at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Mrs. Margaret Boich Mrs. Margaret Sutherland Boich, 46, resident of Freeport, RD 2, for the past three years and a formerly of Center Wheeling, died Friday at 11:40 a.m. in the Ohio • Valley General Hospital. She was born June 2, 1910, a Bulger, Pa., a daughter of Mrs. Mary Ray Sutherland and the late James Sutherland. She was a Catholci by fiath. She resided in L Center Wheeling until three years V\ago when she moved to Freeport. A She was a. member of the Moose / Lodge Auxiliary of Lafferty. Sur- * viving are her husband, Rudy ^ Boich; one son, Rudy, Jr. of *1 Freeport; one daughter, Mrs. CNMargaret Coon of Houston, Pa.; her ■ mother, of Houston, Pa.; one broth er, James Sutherland of Avella, Pa.; and a sister, ■ Mrs. Pete Yu- base of Baltimore, Md. Friends will be j-eceived at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., where services will be held in the chapel Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. M

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> Sarah M. Boich Sarah M. Boich, 90, died June 21, 2003 and her husband Dushon Boich, 92, died Dec. 31, 2002. They are former residents | of Powhatan Point, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Bodiford of Oakland, Fla., and Lucinda Rae of Cottonwood, Ariz. Mr. Boich is survived by sister Mildred Ravage of Shadyside, Ohio, and Mrs. Boich is survived by sister Marie Katana of Latrobe, Pa. and a brother Richard Corbett of New Matamoras, Ohio; four grandsons, one granddaughter and two great - grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, Florida was in charge. BOIDO, Edith D., 90, of Ocala, Fla., passed away on Wednesday. May 13, 2009. Edith was * born in Bellaire, Ohio, on June 12, 1918; raised in the Ohio Valley and moved to Florida from Bridgeport, Ohio, in 1966. Edith was Lutheran and worked in Retail Sales most of her life. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, John Boido, Sr. and two sons, Jack and Jimmy Boido. Surviving are her daugh ter. Chicki Boido Chambers; three grandchildren and one great-grand child. Arrangements by Hiers- Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made online at www.CCFA.org or mailed to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter, 585 Stewart Ave., Suite 580, Garden City, NY 1 1530 John Boido John “Jack” Boido, 64, of Ocala, Fla., died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 after a battle with cancer. Jack was bom May 18. 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Bridgeport High School, and a Lutheran by faith. His passion 'for football afforded him a scholarship to the University of Michigan. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division and retired in automobile sales. Surviving are his mother, Edith D. Boido, sister Chicki Boido Chambers of Ocala, Fla., sons, Michael Boido, John Boido and Kevan Riddle. Stepdaughters, Angalette Briggs of South Dayton and Deana Bobek of Shadyside, Ohio; and two grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and treasured friends. A memorial service is sched uled for Sunday, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. at Hiers Funeral Home in Ocala, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Marion County. AIRE

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aJw***2 \ feujus-y ^ r\ . lA / / fU'd / t ryjM**** Ida Boka Ida Bowen Pannett Boka, 80 of Mingo Junction, Ohio, for merly of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at home. She was born Sept. 4, 1926 in Erie County, Pa., a daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria (Chiemelski) Gloas. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Bowen; a brother, Sigesmund Golas and two sisters, Stella Mascolino and Sophie Hamilton. Ida was a retired clerk for Kings Jewelry and Sears Roebuck & Company and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo. She loved and enjoyed her family and extended family, which includes her husband, John “Yonk” Boka; two daugh ters; Jane A. Day of Wheeling, W.Va., and Susan M. Tennant of St. Clairsville, Ohio; one sis ter, Virginia “Ginny” (Bernard) Maddep of Mingo; a brother, Anthony J. (Patricia) Golas of Steubenville, Ohio; three grandchildren: Shayla Day, Thomas J. Owen and Mark A. Owen, all of Columbus, Ohio; two step-sons: Brant (Diane) Boka of Toronto, Ohio, and Larry “Moose” Morris of Brilliant, Ohio; a step-daugh ter, Connie (Dennis) Quinn of Mingo; her special friend Ada Maderia of Mobile, Ala. and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday from 6 to 8 at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo Junction. Funeral Mass with Liturgy will be on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo, with the Reverend Father James M. Dunfee, celebrant. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. There will be a Vigil service on Sunday at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Inc. Gary E. "Greek" Bokanovich, 66, of Bridgeport, OH died August 14, 2016 at OVMC. Gary was born on September 28,1949 to his surviving parents Frank Eugene and Lona Belle (Lepko) Bokanovich . Greek was an avid Euchre player, he was a good hearted Father, and Husband. He is also survived by wife Sonya L (Beal) Bokanovich, and three children Sheena Jean Beal, Jesse (Beverly) Beal, and Tina Marie Bokanovich, two sisters Dawn and Joni Bokanovich, and one brother Scot (Mary Ellen) Bokanovich. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to gofundme.com/2jxu8fvw -The family is being assisted by the Schuetz Funeral Home in Mingo Junction, OH. BOKANOVICH, Robert Bobby Dean,” 75, formerly The Pavilion, Moundsville, iV.Va., died Tuesday, February TO 2007 in Mound View Health Care Center, Moundsville. He was bom November /X 1931 in Moundsville. the son ol vlary ■•Betty” Powell of yioundsville and the late William F. Bokanovich. He was a Korean Conflict Navy Veteran; a retired 33 year I employee of the former Solvay Chemical: a member of Earl Francis Post No. 3 American | Lesion: VFW No. 437; Loyal] Order of Moose No. 1087; a I fifty-year member of Eagles No. 499: and a Protestant by faith. In addition to his mother, sur vivors include two sons, Robert (Elaine) Bokanovich of Sand wich. Mass. a«4 Michael Bokanovich of Moundsville; four grandchildren, Aidan, Orrin, Liam and Teagen Bokanovich, all of Sandwich; three brothers, Frank Eugene (Lonabelle) Bokanovich of Moundsville, James Edward (Dottie) Bokanovich of Cayce, S.C. and Howard Leon Powell of Glen Dale; a sister, Marilyn Joan (Robert) Elson of Moundsville; two half-sisters, Marg Fitzpatric and Marlene Nau; a half-brother, Philip Bokanovich; and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Rebecca Tomblin of Moundsville. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville with Pas tor Paul K. Smith officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 123 PetenRun Road, Wheeling, BOLASH, Anna V. Lisowsky, 82, resident of Windsor Heights, W.Va., died Saturday, June 26, 2004 in East Liverpool City Hospital. East Liverpool, Ohio. She was bom August 2, 1921 in Wheeling, W.Va., the daugh ter of the late John and Emilia Sosna Lisowsky. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Beech Bottom, W.Va., and she was a retired employee with Bulova Watch, New York. She was a member of the Brooke County Seniors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Bolash; her sisters, Helen Marie Lisowksy and Wilhelminae Eva Talking- ton; and her brother, Walter Lisowsky. Surviving are her loving fami ly and friends. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Beech Bottom. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Nellie Bolcec • Nellie May Bolcer% 75, 354 Main St., Bridgeport, formerly of Lansing, died Saturday, Aug. 16 at her home. She was born in Lansing, March 17, 1900, daughter of David and Elvena Rey Bowen. She was a member of Lansing Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1964, she is survived by two brothers, David Bowen of St. Clairsville and Hiram Bowen of Wheeling. Six sisters and three brothers receded her in death. O0 Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19 with burial in Lin wood Cemetery, Blaine.

^ r~n Bryan Bolden Bryan Bice Bolden, 34, of Bridgeport, .-died Thursday, Jan. 24, J20fl2<-at*his home. He was born March 13, 1967 in Wheeling, the son of the late Barrett and Connie Zinn Bolden. He worked for TrLState Termite and Pest Control as an exterminator, he was a Methodist by faith and a member of Redman Club in Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant brothers. Surviving is his half brother, Barr}' Lee White of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Brittney and Kelsey of Wheeling; a son Brice of Martins Ferry; two cousins, Leo Bolden of Wellsburg, and Jason Wood of Ohio. Friends are invited to attend Memorial services Sunday Feb. 3, 2002, from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Redman Club, 5 South 5th Street, Martins Ferry. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline St., Wheeling. Interment at the conven ience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Redman Club, 5 South 5th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Forest Hills Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, formerly of Grant I Avenue, Wheeling, died Thursday m the nursing home. She was a Protes tant. She was preceded in death by ►her husband, Francis, in 1975; a brother. Surviving are three sons, Wendell H. of Wheeling, Gilbert D. of Q Orlando, Fla., and Leo F. of Wells- burg; 12 grandchildren; seven great- C3_ grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Private services and interment ^ will be held at the convenience of the < family. Interment in Halcyon Hills ^ Memorial Park, Sherrard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Wheeling. f BOLDEN, Lenora Jean, 76, of Glen Dale, W.Va., for merly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday, January 11, 2008, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. She was born January 19, 1931 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Milford and Alta Chipps Parsons. Mrs. Bolden was a home maker; and a Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Bolden; and a brother, Jack Parsons. Surviving are three daugh ters, Sharon Andrews and her husband, Jerry, of Moundsville, Vickie Bolden and her husband, Greg Stevens, of Cincinnati, and Bonnie Bolden and her hus band, Bruce Winges, of Cuya hoga Falls, Ohio; three grand daughters, Kristen, Valerie and Erica Andrews; a brother-in- law, Leo Bolden, of Wellsburg, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where servic es will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, with the Rev. Paul Shafer offi ciating. Entombment in Halcyon Hills Mausoleum, Sherrard, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 630342, Baltimore, MD 21263-0342. Main^agtefiw. St., St. Clairsville, died Sunday at the Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was born in Brookneal, Va., May 15, 1898, the son of Samuel and Fannie Bolden. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah AME Church, a retired coal miner and was employed by C. Porterfield Furniture, St. Clairsville. Surviving are his wife, Missouri Davis Bolden; a step son, Tenneth Gray of Martins Ferry; a brother Bill of ^ Charleston; seven grandchildren and two great grand- C5 children. Friends were received July 23 at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. Clairsville, and services were ^ held July 24. Burial was in Union ^ Cemetery. ^

^ a Missouri Bolden Missouri (Man) Bolden, 87, West Main St.. St. Clairsville, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born Jan. 11, 1901, at Jellico, Ky.. a daughter of the late Tom and Doris Meek Davis. llOeCs I‘jiff A member of the A ME Church, St. Clairsville, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; a brother, Andrew Davis. Surviving are a son, Tenneth B. Gray of St. Cairsville; a sister, Mildred Turner of Alexandria, Va.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. 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 Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Edwards officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. BOLE, Anita Avelene Rodebaugh, 88, of Land O Lake, Fla., formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., died on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, in the Melesh Hospice House, Temple, Fla. She was born April 1, 1920, in Webster County, the daughter of the late Howard and Audra Sansone Rodebaugh. Mrs. Bole was formerly employed at the Veterans Administration during WW1I; a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Palm Beach, Fla.; a former volunteer at Wheeling Hos pital and a member of the Wheeling Womens Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Bole; a daughter, Judith Aubrey; a sister, Wandalene Tatta and her dog. West Wood Willie who passed away one year ago. Surviving are a daughter. Sherry E. Cupler and her husband, Tom, of Land O Lake; seven grandchildren, Craig, Jason and Tiffany Aubrey, Chris and Lori Duke, Christen Parkerson and Lisa and Paula Aubrey; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, Friends received on Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 3- 5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Rd at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1 9, 2008, with Dr. Larry Kline officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami ly in the Greenwood Ceme tery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501. ______James Bolen, BOLEN, JJn?es> ^ennetli^66, of 79 Liapple St., Bridgeport, died Monday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Mar tins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Colerain IGA, and the Ohio \ alley Dairy, Martins Ferry, and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Brookside. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rueckle Bolen, in 1973. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving are two sons, Brian of Pleasant Grove, Gary at home; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Becky) Zaney of Martins Ferry; a ^brother, William of Colerain; a sister, Irene Bishop of Barnesville; a ” grandson. Friends received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Inter ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial con tributions may be made to the Ameri 2? can Cancer Society. T—

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vb BOLEN, Juanita A.B Reynolds. 92, of Monroe ■ Street, Sardis, Ohio, died Fn- ■ day, September 28, 2007, ini Wetzel County Hospital, New I Martinsville, w.Va. I She was bom December 14,1 1914, the daughter of the late I Ralph and Clara Holtsclaw. I Reynolds. 9 She was a mother; grand-1 mother; homemaker: and a I member of the Sardis United I Methodist Church. 1 In addition to her parents, I she was preceded in death by I her husband, Harold V. Bolen; I a brother. Elmer Reynolds; and I four sisters. Helen Greene, Margaret Price, Della Fagert, and Mary Crawford. | Survivors include three sons, Vernon E. (Shyrla) Bolen and Dallas R. (Linda) Bolen, all of Sardis, and Robert C. Bolen of! Hannibal, Ohio; two daughters, Marie Litman of Sardis and Joyce A, (Gene) Shanks of Ocala, Fla.; three brothers, Ralph Reynolds of Brewster, Ohio. Harold Reynolds of Wooster, Ohio, and Charles Reynolds of Albuquerque, N.M.: two sisters. Martha Potts of Sardis and Madonna (Don) Arman of Fla.; 13 grandchil dren: 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Sunday from noon-3 and 6- 8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 1 a.m. with Pastor Wendy Erb and the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Interment in Sardis Ceme tery, Sardis. Memorial contributions may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 187, Hannibal, OH 43931- BOLEN, Kenneth Charles, 84, of Follansbee, VV.Va., died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Weirton Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1922, in St. Marys, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Nellie Stewart Bolen. Mr. Bolen was retired from National Steel after 41 years of service; a member of the Weirton First United Methodist Church, an Air Force veteran of WWII, and member of VFW Weirton Post 2716. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Rosalea Bolen; and one brother, Glenn Bolen. Surviving are his wife, Bar bara Bolen, of Wheeling; his daughter, Marlene Armstrong and^her husband, Gene, of Dotham, Ala.; one nephew, Mark Bolen of Weirton; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Interment in Victory Ceme tery, Alma, W.Va. Arrnnapmp.nlc hv Rp.asnp.r PAULINE BOLEN Pauline Lucille Hood Bolen, 93, formerly of Wellsburg, WV passed away November 9, 2017 at Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton, WV. She was born July 1 7, 1924 in Martins J?erry, Ohio to the late Albert and Leota Williams HoosU Pauline was a "Protestant by faith, and retired from Eagle Manufacturing where she worked as a press opera tor for over 40 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Bolen; five brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by five sisters, Helen Yost of Hope- dale, OH, Beulah and Lany McGowan, and Rose Dillie, all of Wellsburg, WV, Demaris “Dutch’' Daugher ty of West Alexander, PA, and Donna and Sherrill Schoolcraft of Follansbee, WV; and many nieces and nephews also survive^/*'/ Visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, WV. Funeral services will be held November 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Colvin offi- | ciating. Interment will fol low at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follans bee, WV. Online condo lences may be made at ReasnerOfWellsburg.com. BOLEN, Russell E., 75, of Sistersville, W.Va., died Satur day, November 27, 2004 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born December 1 2, 1928 in Antioch, Ohio, the son of the late Homer Bolen and Dessie Chambers Bolen. He was retired from Coming Glass Company, Paden City", W.Va.; an Army Veteran; and a member of American Legion Post 67 of Sistersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Edith R. Mathess Bolen; two sons, Timothy and David Bolen; and a grandson, Nathan Levi Weekley. Surviving are his sons, Michael Bolen, Russell “Rusty” Bolen of Akron, Ohio, and Brent Bolen of Paden City, W.Va.; a daughter, Tina Weekley of Sis tersville; a brother, John Bolen of New Jersey; a sister, Shelva Jean Lipscomb of Sistersville; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Friends received Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, W.Va., where services will be held Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Interment in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, W.Va. BOLES, Betty L., 87, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sun day, January 27, 2008, in Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She is survived by her two children, Robert Boles and his wife, Linda, of McMechen and Barbara Johnson of Wheeling; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be private and held at the con venience of the family. Arrangements by the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Wheel ing. James M “Butter” Boles 1964-2014 James M. “Butter” Boles, 49, of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, February 7,2014 at OVMC in Wheeling. He was born December 10, 1964 in Bamesville to Lester Boles and the late Peggy Blacker. James was preceded in death by his mother Peggy (Blacker) Boles. He is survived by his father Lester (Susan Scott) Boles of Gardners, PA; daughter Miranda Boles of Gardners, PA; and a brother Charles Boles of Bamesville, Ohio. According to the families wishes, there will be no ser vices held. Arrangements by Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Bamesville, Ohio. Together Again BOLES, Jerry Joseph, 86, of Wheeling died peace fully at home July 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mabel Williams Boles. Born in Riverview, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Mar garet Monahan Boles. A graduate of Bellaire High School 1944 and United Electronics Institute in Louisville, Kentucky in 1949. Enlisted in U.S. Navy 1944, serving during WWII on the destroyer, U.S.S. Shea as it endured months of Kamikaze attacks around (Mike) of Kennett Square, Okinawa. PA, Connie Rayl (Jerry) of His career began as a radio Wheeling, Nancy Gramlich announcer. Through the (Phillip) of Hurricane, WV years, he installed Muzak and by eight grandchildren: music systems. He was Julie Estep Kwap, Matt Transmitter Engineer at Estep, Molly Estep Basilio, WTRF-TV and refired after Pamela and Nathan Rayl, 31 years. /V / Michael, Marc and Matthew An avid golfer, he won Gramlich and two great many awards in amateur grandchildren: Mia and tournaments in the Ohio Val- Avery Basilio, and his ley and recorded seven holes- brother, Ben Boles, of in-one. He was an accom- Wheeling, plished carpenter and built The family wishes to three homes in Mil-Acres, extend a special thank-you He enjoyed watching golf, to Connie, Jerry and Nathan Pittsburgh Steelers and Rayl for their lovingcare___ Pirates broadcasts every and support of Dad. A pri- weekend with his brother vate family celebration of his en. life will be held at a future He will be missed by three date, daughters: Jerry L. Estep www.altmeyer.com. Lucille Boles Lucille Martae Boles, 93, of Bellaire, formerly of Central Avenue, Shadyside, died Friday, May 27, 2005, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Bellaire. She was born April 23, 1912, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Emma Tedrow Starrett. Lucille was a member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Uriel “Fat” Boles on June 5, 1972; twin daughters, Betty Yonko and Bonnie Grover; two brothers, William and Charles Starrett; and six sis ters, Gladys Powers, Hazel McClanahan, Virginia Glatz, Edna Hoyman, Frances Stiles and Nellie Starrett. Surviving are a brother, Raymond Starrett of Plain City, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mitch Chapman of Mims, Fla., Mark Yonko of Johnstown, Pa., and Tracy Wojak of Pittsburgh; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Lawrence Glatz of Shadyside and Bill Starrett of Bellaire. Family and friends will be received Monday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, from 4 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Perks officiating. Interment will take place in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Fire Department Association, 4210 Central Ave., Shadyside, OH 43947. Share thoughts and memories with Lucille’s family at www.Altmeyer.com. BOLES, Mabel Marie (Williams), 82, of Wheel ing, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in Liza’s Place, Valley Hos pice. Mabel was borh July 31, 1928 in Powhatan Point. Ohio, a daughter of the late Ben and Emma (Diamond) Williams. 'T/ (Ls Mabel was a '1946 gradu ate of Powhatan High School; a 1949 graduate of the Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing; and formerly worked as a registered nurse at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospi tal and Peterson. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Millhouse, Nellie Pavlik, Alma Beeman and Jessie Hanak; and a brother, Eugene Williams. Mabel is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jerry J. Boles; three daugh ters, Jerry L. Estep (Michael) of Wichita, KS, Connie M. Rayl (Jerry) of Wheeling and Nancy Jo Gramlich (Phillip, Jr.) of Hurricane, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, Ben Boles of Wheeling; eight grandchil dren, Julie, Matt, Molly, Pamela, Nathan, Michael, Marc and Matthew; and two great-grandchildren, Mia and Avery. We are sure everyone will remember Mabel’s beautiful smile and gener ous spirit. At her request, a private family memorial service will be held*at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memo rial contributions be made to either, Liza’s Place, Val ley Hospice Care Center South, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Alt- meycr Funeral Home, Wheeling. Online condo lences may be offered to the family at www.altmeycr. com. BOLES, Madeline, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio, die'd Monday, November 5, 2007. She was born April 10, 1913 in VV.Va., daughter of Chris and Mary Jane (Ellswick) Rucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harless W. Boles; daughter, Barbara Doty; four brothers, John, Jess, Orville, and an infant brother; sister, Stella Rucker; and a grandson. Surviving are three sons, Gerald (Edna) of Michigan, Lester “Buddy” (Sue) of Pennsylvania, and Robert A. (Julia) of Salesville; two daughters, Helen Leach of Barnesville and Belly (Allen) Stone; brother. Charles Rucker; and a sister, Ollie Whittacre, all of W.Va.; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-5 and 7- 9 p.m. and service 1 1 a.m. Saturday at the Campbell- PIumly-Milbum Funeral Home Barnesville. Burial in Southern Cemetery. * , BOLES, Mamie Patterson, 89, of Bellaire, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997..in SHadyside Care Center. She was a member of the South Bel laire United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Patterson; her sec ond husband, Joseph B. Boles; her parents, Guy and Mary Patch; four brothers, Pete, Frank, Fred and Patsy Patch; two sisters, Jeanette Davis and Gilda Allberry. Surviving are 5lrp two sons, William L. Patterson of r Q Bellaire and Edwin L. Patterson of Clinton, Md.; a daughter, Mary /r> Cline of Bellaire; two sisters, v Josephine Circosta of Clearwater, / Fla., and Betty Ruminski of Neffs; J— five grandchildren; five great-grand- ■ J children. Services will be held at 2 __ J p m today at Bauknecht Funeral q/ Home, Bellaire. Interment in Davis W Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial con-—, X tributions may be made to South„r ^ Bellaire United Methodist Church. ^ o BOLES, Peggy Blacker, 76. of Barnesville, Ohio, died Wednesday,in Barnesville HospitalAS/t/rf /5^ | She was born December jU, 1 1930 in Crab Apple, daughter ' of the late Charles and Lela Luch. , , . Peaay was preceded in deatfTby her husband. Charles Neuhart: three children. Candy. Randy and Robert “Bobby" Neuhart; and a broth er. Buddy Blacker. Surviving are two sons. James “Butter" (Chritina) Boles and Charles (Denise Leasure) Boles of Barnesville; daughter, Peggy Lou Gregg of Virginia; brother, Charles (Doris) Luch of Virginia; sis ter, Sherry Stern ot Morristown; granddaughter, Miranda Boles and seven step Grandchildren. Kim, Derek, Keisha, Aryan, Kristian, Krzystopher and Zach. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, OH. //-J£-00tssift. Shelvie L. Boles, 79, of Beallsville, OH died Thursday, November 10, 2016 while a patient in Barnesville Hospital. She was born December 4,1936 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Basil and Vera Tillett Palmer. Shelvie was a member of the Beallsville EMS Auxiliary, the Beallsville VFD Auxiliary, and was also dispatcher for both the Fire Department and E-Squad for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Tater" Boles; one sister, Jane Mellott; four brothers, Leroy Rowley, James Smith, George Palmer, and Charlie Palmer; also by a son-in-law, Danny Baker. Surviving are three children, Glenda Baker of Belmont, Bruce Willcox and Janie Boles, both of Beallsville; two step children, Sandra Berry of Columbus and Walter (Stacey) Boles, III of Antioch; brother, Sonny (Pat) Palmer of Woodsfield; six grandchildren, Gage, Bradley, Rusty, Michael, Sabrina, and Kelley; two great grandchildren, Abby and Nathan; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, November 14 at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon with Bob Burrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bruce Willcox or Janie Boles, PO Box 66, Beallsville, OH 43716 to help with expenses. BOLEY, Mary E., age 92, of Jackson Heights, Rayland, I Ohio, died Friday, April 14, 2006 in Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va. She was born October 13, 1913 in Savanna, 111., the daughter of the late Thomas Elbert and Mary E. Scott McMillan. She was a former employee of the former Martins Ferry Hospital in the dietary depart ment; and a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Boley; a son, David Elbert Boley; one brother; and three sisters. Surviving are four daugh ters, Claris Daniel of Wheel ing, Margaret P. Boley of the home; Carol (Dale S.H.) Beeghly of Elsberry, Missouri and Jeannetta Robinson of Urchville, Ohio; a very close and dear friend, Leah Wilson of Yorkville, Ohio; six grand children; ten great- grandchil dren; one great-great grandson ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Mary and to cel ebrate her life Monday from 4-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville Ohio, where services will be held Tuesday morning al 1 1:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Boyer officiating. Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Shaffer Plaza, Home of the Mentally Chal lenged, 256 John Scott Hwy., Steubenville, Ohio 43952. BOLEY, Nancy Lee, 76,| of Weirton, W.Va., died Sunday. June 29, 2008, at home. She was born March 15, 1932, in Weirton. daughter of the late John Randolph and Blanche Elizabeth Lutes Pratt; and stepfather, 0. E. Pratt. She was a member of Hooverson Heights Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband. Harold Dean Boley, whom she married on November 24, 1958, in Winchester. Va.; two sons, Ron (Donna) Dennis of Hundred, W.Va., and Fred (Rhonda) Boley of Colliers, W.Va.; and three grand daughters, Courtney and Lindsay Dennis and Katrina Boley. Friends received on Tues day. from 4-8 p.m.. at Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, Inc., 3721 Main St., Weir ton, where services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at 1 I a.m., with Evangelist George E. Henry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hooverson Heights Church of Christ, lOO^Church Ave., Follans- bee, WV 26037. DORIS BOLICK Doris E. Bolick, 95 of Bellaire, Ohio formerly of Hickory, North Carolina, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Country Club retire ment Campus in Bellaire, Ohio. She was born February 19, 1922 at Pipe Creek, a daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle Schaffer Wal lace. Doris was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Captina Chapter 489. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband. William A. Bolick, three sisters, Velma M. Wallace, Eleanore Snively and Mary Ann Day and three broth ers, Dalton U., Henry L. and Earl Wallace. Surviving are her sister- in-law, Delores Wallace of Bellaire, Ohio and several nieces and nephews includ ing Debbie Cordery and Denise (Steve) Shallcross both of Bellaire, Ohio; also great-nieces, nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. . Family and friends will be received at the Bauk necht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio on Friday from 1 1 a.m. until time of services at Noon with Pastor Phil Bliss officiating. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, Ohio, Memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice by going to “TMCFunding.com”. Charles Bolin Charles H. “Haddie” Bolin, 69, died_Saturday, May 8, 1999 at his home. Bolin was a former postmaster in St. Clairsville and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War; a member of Don Gentile 532 American Legion, Moose Lodge 11 and a life member of the VFW Post 4044. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Deloras; a son, Jimmy Bolin and a sister, Sonia Ross. Surviving are his wife, Judy; children, Charles (Anita) Bolin and Grace (Ronald) Gorenflo, London, 3 Ohio; step-children, Scott (Leah) Sebring, Shawn (Yvonne) Sebring ( J and Kelly (Jemey) Boubary, Utica; seven grandchildren and five step PC grandchildren; three great-grand children; a brother, Jim (Carol) Bolin and sister, Kay (Ed) Smith. (t> Friends will be received at the oo Jeny Spears Funeral Home, 2693 West Broad St., Columbus, Tues day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where _ 5:„ services will be held Wednesday at \ 10 a.m. Burial follows in Sunset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice, | 1144 Dublin Road, 43215-1039. Deloras Bolin r.4 &2SZ died Wednesday at Mt Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. 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~~son, James Bolin and a sister, Brenda Blackburn. Surviving are her husband, Charles Bolin; a son, Charles r. Bolin of Columbus; daughter, Grace Gorenflo, Columbus; five~~

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St. John Lutheran Church, 2745 West Broad St., Saturday at 10 , with the Rev. Thomas Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway. I 'VBOLIN, Jack London, 82, of Bethesda, died Thursday. March 2, 200CL in Crestview Health Care Center, St. Clairsville. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, a local musician playing guitar in local bands for many years, a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Bethesda, and * an Army Air Corps veteran of World t War II. He was preceded in death by i his wife, Clara Belle Watson Bolin; a \ daughter, Bernice Evelyn Ramsdale: L his "parents, William Marvin and ^ r,Tenme Evelyn Longacre Bolin; two p n sisters, Mildred Merchant and Grace x x- Savage; a half-sister, Sally Rennels; a p*) p half-brother. Andy Rennels. Surviving L are a son, Jack L. of Bethesda; two 01 daughters, Barbara Melchor of ^ m Modesto, Calif., and Linda Bolin of b< Yosemite, Calif.; two brothers, Mack___ Bolin and Vernon Bolin, both of pr Modesto; 16 grandchildren; 23 great- r B« grandchildrenTThere will be no visita- Of ni tion. Memorial services will be held at ' M 3 p.m. Sunday at the Church of the n 1 Nazarene. Interment in Groveland, 7^' f* Calif. Memorial contributions may be __ . Dn made to the American Diabetes *7 Association, 937 N. High St., Be Worthington, Ohio. Arrangements by Mi Toothman Funeral Home, St. da Clairsville. f iillU. vemon. both of Jack Bolin, Jr. Jack L. Bolin, Jr., 42, Garrett Road, Bethesda, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional'Medical Center, Cambridge. He was bron at Modesto, Calif., Sept. 20, 1959, son of the late Jack L. Bolin, Sr., and Clara Belle Watson Bolin. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service at Freeport and the assistant manager of the 208 Fuel Plaza at Morristown; a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the "Variety Club Band." In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ber nice Evelyn Ramsdale. Surviving are his wife, Pam Hines Bolin; a stepson, David Bell at home; a son Andrew Bolin of Jerusalem; a daughter, Antoinette "Toni" Bolin of Jerusalem; two sis ters, Barbara Melchor of Modesto, Calif.; and Linda Bolin of Yosemite, Calif. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsvillc where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Phillip Hines officiating. Burial follows at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda. Military graveside service by Belmont Co. Council of the Ameri can Legion. Herman Bolinger Herman Howard Bolinger, 76, of St. Joseph, Mich., passed into the Hands of Christ, surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, June 8, 2003, at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, June 11, at 11 a.rn. at Lakeshore Christian Church, 5665 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, Rev. Jeff Oliver offi ciating. Burial following at Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Tuesday, June 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeshore Christian Church Building Fund. Friends wishing to leave a mes sage of condolence or sign the family guest book may do so at www.starks-menchinger. Mr. Bolinger was born,March 16, 1927, in Otho, Ohio to William Franklin and Emma Francis (Kasler) Bolinger. He was a graduate of Beverly High School, Beverly, Ohio. He attended Marietta College in Marietta and graduated from Bethany College in Bethany, W. Va., with degrees in Religion & PhilosophyTHe also attended Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Ind. He was a Christian Church-Disciples of Christ Minister in Proctor, W. Va., Taylorstown, Pa., New Palestine, Ind., Shadyside, Ohio and Wheeling Island, W. Va., Glen Easton, W. Va., and numer ous interim ministries. He was a current member of the Disciples of Christ Church, St. Joseph and attended Lakeshore Christian Church. Mr. Bolinger was a vet eran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II, and a member of the Stevensville American Legion. He retired from American Electric Power Company, Cook Nuclear Plant. Mr. Bolinger enjoyed studying, reading the Bible and Christian volunteering, as well as working his yard. Survivors include his wife Sarah Jane (Stollar), whom he married on Dec. 23, 1950, in Beverly, Ohio; three sons, Herman Mark (Margaret) Bolinger of Martins Ferry, Martin (Donna) Bolinger of Kentwood, Mich., and Victor (Jerri) Bolinger of St. Joseph; a daughter, Terry Adler of Peachtree City, Ga.; grandchil dren: Kristin Bolinger, Heather Bolinger, Shane Bolinger, Garrett Bolinger, Justin Bolinger, I Rebecca Bolinger, Jesse (Jess) Holston, Dana Bolinger, Todd James, Karla James, Benjamin (Tiffany) Adler and Michael Adler; great grandchildren, Collette Holston and Maxwell Holston; brother, John Bolinger of Fla.; sister, Jean Woodburn of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Lucille Ward, Louise Ward and Marianna Farnsworth. BOLITHO, Mary P., 95, of Cadiz, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville.'/r<£_ She was born March 19, 1916 in Flushing, Ohio, a daughter of'the "late Fred and" Maude Virginia Bowers Zeyer. She was a sixty year member of the Asbury Chapel United Methodist Church, and was named Woman of the Year by the Cadiz Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was a cook at Miller’s Restaurant, the Scio Pottery and retired as a cook at the Harrison Community Hospital. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are three chil dren, Bernadine (James) Murray of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ron (Naomi) Bolitho of Richmond, Ohio and Richard Bolitho of Cadiz; six grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where servic es will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Ethel Boiko &oX l<0' fTH^L ®.thel J- Pavel/m>jko, 58, a Orleans; three sons, Rodnev r native of St. ClairsviUe, but a Painesville, James J„ VaUelo

Se^ices Mrs. Isabel!? Herman bimal following in Mentor. Maynard; two brothers Jerome Mrs. Boiko was employed at pavell, Brookpark, and Geo^e wm SCuu° °f Fine Arts *n PaveU’ Morristown; five grand Willoughby, and prior to that children. ’ * grand‘ was employed by Parker- Hannifin and Wisco firm in Men- tor. She

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