Thelma Smith Thelma Smith, 63, Zane Highway, Martins Fprrv, Riip.D Monday

Thelma Smith Thelma Smith, 63, Zane Highway, Martins Fprrv, riip.d Monday. Nov.- 6_, 2(iaQ-in Columbus. She was born July 7, 1937 in Fairmont, W.Va., a daughter of Josephine Flanagan Deck and the late Robert Deck. She was a member of Shiloh Temple Apostolic Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Smith; two brothers, Michael and Richard Deck; four sisters. Josephine, Louise and Michelle Deck, Caroline Henry. Surviving, in addition to her mother of Lansing, are two sons, Frank L. and Michael A. Smith, both of Martins Ferry; three daugh ters, Roxane, Evelyn and Denise Smith, all of Columbus; a brother, Robert Deck of Wheeling; four sis ters, Barbara Howard of Lansing, Rebecca Johnson of Pittsburgh, Pa., Theresa Deck of Lansing, Deborah Bryant of Georgia; five grandchil dren, Deneve, Kayla, Michael, Marissa and Shailyn Smith; host of family and friends. Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, where services will be held Saturday at l p.m., with the Rev. Eric Richardson officiating. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. SMITH, Teddy Dean, Sr., 53, Lafferty, died Friday, December 16, 2011, at his home. 7 Z— He was bom in Spencer, W.Va., on June 1 1, 1958, a son of the late Russell and Eloise Starcher Smith. He was a Presbyterian by faith and was a patrol supervisor for Pinkerton Security in North Carolina. He was a member of the Wheeling F.O.E. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were two brothers, Oscar and Russell. Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Clary Smith; one son, Teddy D. Smith, Jr., Harrisville; two daughters, Kayla Smith, Valley Grove, W.Va., and Hope Marie Smith of Bamesville; five step-children, Desi Tarr, Barton; Brian Stott, Valley Grove, W.Va., Chris Leonard, Flushing, Brian Steele, Lafferty, Patrick Leonard, Bamesville; a sis ter, Kathy Riley of South Carolina; a brother, Allen Smith, Lafferty; seven grandchildren, Christian and Julie Ingram, Destiny and Grace Smith, Michael and Ian Tarr, and Charles Leonard. Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, Monday 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. I Theodore Smith Theodore Smith, 78, of N. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, died^ Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001 afEast Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom June 19, 1922 in Maynard, a son of the late George and Nellie (Rice) Smith. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant and a member of Waneta Tribe Improved Order, VFW Post 3613, American Legion Post 38, Eagles Aerie 456 and the PNA, all of Martins Ferry and a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Smith. Surviving are his wife, Florence A. (Freese) Smith; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Linda) Borders of Columbus, Mrs. Streve (Nancy) Fabina of Kipling and Mrs. Terry (Becky) Pethtel of Bridgeport; two brothers, Edward Smith and George Smith, both of Martins Ferry; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Julie) Sykes of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Roland (Genevieve) Habig of. Senecaville; six grandchildren and four great grandchilden. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Joseph Sanders officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Zion Ceme tery,. Wheeling, with full military graveside services, conducted by Belmont County CouncHVFW^_ Theodore Smith Theodore H. Smith, 64, 66358 Harlan Acres, Belmont, died Mon day in Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Cleveland, April 17, 1926, son of the late Berton D. and Minnie McGee Smith. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co., Yorkville plant, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Keith Smith; two daughters, Sharon Giannaris of Belmont and Karen Kopyar of St. Clairsville; a son, Eric T. Smith of Fairpoint; nine grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Thomas D. Smith f On May 4th, 2007 God decided he needed another angel, and he took my precious . husband, Thomas D. Smith, born Dec. 4, 1947. Tom is the son of the late Betsy Reynard Spoon and the step-son of James Spoon. He is survived by his wife Geri Smith, Robert Smith and James Spoon (brothers); Debra Dawes (sister); Thomas Dale Jr and Gregory James Smith (sons);and Rebecca Hernandez (daughter) Rusty Conner (step son) Dale, Shelbi and Tammie (stepchildren.); 21 grandchil dren. Tom was a wonderful hus band, brother, father, grandfa ther and son. He will be forev er missed by his family and friends. He loved life and enjoyed making people laugh. He moved to Orlando Florida in 1983, but never for got his home and friends in Martins Ferry. His final resting place is in Orlando. All Faith Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida in charge of arrangements. THOMAS SMITH Thomas Franklin Smith, 76, of New Athens, OH, died Wednesday, Novem ber 30, 201 6, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV, with his family at his side. He was born December 15, 1939, in Bridgeport, Clarence W. and Helen M. Britton Smith. Tom “Smitty’s” occupa tions displayed his love of automobiles. He started working at Long’s AMACO in Martins Ferry, OH. He retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol as a trooper in 1991. He later worked at Modern Auto Parts in Cadiz, where he retired in 2010. He spent his retirement enjoying many adventures, with his loving wife, chil dren and grandchildren whom he loved deeply. He spent endless hours with his friend, Dave Owen, who was able to bring Tom’s musical talents of playing the guitar and singing to life. Tom also spent many hours with his friend John Weigand who shared his love of auto restoration. He also remained friends with his childhood friends, whom he called the “West End Gang.” They met annually to share memories of years past. He and his wife were blessed to have spent five winters in Lake Havasu City, AZ, as snow birds enjoying the awesome warm weather, family visi tors and many grand adven tures in and around the Ari zona area, where every day is a “car show.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Ikey; brothers-in-law, Charles Ikey and Ken N. Ward; and in-laws, George and Ruth Ward. Surviving arc his loving wife of 58 years, who was his high school sweetheart, Diane Ward Smith; son, Thomas F. Smith, Jr. (Beth Bailey) of Massillon, OH; daughter, Debra S. (Robert) Butler of New Athens; son, David L. (Carol) Smith of Smithville, OH; six grand children, Joshua and Zachary Butler (Jen Garvin), Thomas, III, and Jonathan Smith, Matthew and Stephanie Smith; two great-grandchildren, Eva and Thomas F. Smith, IV; two brothers, James (Con stance) Smith of Bycsville and Richard (Joyce) Smith of North Wheeling, WV; several nieces and nephews; and family friends, Jul Smith and Terry Rcgula. No services will be held per the requesLof the family. / 4 Memorial contributions may be made to the New Athens Volunteer Fire Department, Box 65, New Athens, OH, 43981. Online condolences may be made at clark-kirkland.com. Thomas K. Smith, age 69, of Woodsfield, OH passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at the Ross Heart Center Columbus, OH. He was born June 19,1945 in Monroe County OH, son of Doris Christman Smith of Woodsfield and the late Paul L. Smith. Tom retired from Conalco Aluminum and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his son Steven Paul Smith, December 30, 2005. He is survived by his mother Doris Smith of Woodsfield, two uncles Sam Christman of Woodsfield, and Ray Christman of Illinois, many cousins and friends. There will be no visitation. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangement by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, OH. Condolences can be expressed online at www.bauerturner.com. SMITH, Thomas L., 72, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, March 1 1, 2012 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born May 27, 1939 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late George and Anna (Ross) Smith. He was an employee of the former Picoma Industries of Martins Ferry and a veteran at the U.S. Army. vJ/ In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Smith, brothers; Frank, George, Harold, Russell and Charles Smith, and Bigler and Pete Myers and a sister, Nora Lee Tracey. Surviving are his daugh ter, Melissa Smith, son, Jason Smith and sister, Tacy Kruger of Martins Ferry. Friends will be received Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 4 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. with Rev. William O. Webster offici ating at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Interment at the conven ience of the family. Military honors will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home by the VFW Belmont County Honor Guard. Online condo lences may be expressed at www.heslop.com. Bank Officer

Dies in Farm Accident < Thomas S. Smith, vice president and senior loan officer of WesBanco, Barnesville, died .Saturday. July 6, 1996. near Bethesda, as result ot a farming accident. He was 39. He "was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bar nesville, and past president of the Barnesville Rotary Club. He was also a teacher of the New Young Adult Sunday School class, past Treasurer of Barnesville Area Cham ber of Commerce, and lay-leader of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather. Rev. Francis S. Smith; maternal grandparents. Har ford A. and Mary B. Sharrock Steele. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer K. Wilkins; a son, Ryan Smith at home; a daughter, Angela Smith at home; his parents, Samuel E. and Janet M. Steele Smith of Bethesda; a brother. Rev. Steven M. Smith of Powhatan Point; a paternal grandmother, Mary Alice Smith of Bethesda. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Barnesville, where services will be held at I p.m. with the Rev. Charles Kirkpatrick and Rev. Steven M. Smith officiating. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville First United Methodist Church or the Barnesville Area Education Foundation. Arrangements by Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville. SMITH, Thomas S., 39, of Bar- nesville-Bethesda, died Saturday, July 6, 1996, near Bethesda, as the result of a farming accident. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Bar nesville. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda. Memorial con tributions may be made to First Unit ed Methodist Church or Barnesville Area Education Foundation. Arrange- I ments by Campbell-Plumly-Milburn I Funeral Home, Barnesville. 1 Thinjm Thurman L ms9, RD 2, Sardis, died Sunday at Wetzel Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born in 1906 in Sardis, a son of the late William and Elmira Bowery Smith. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, a retired employe of Ohio Township and was a farmer. Surviving are his widow, Martha, six Slaughters, Mrs. James Elli of Sardis, Mrs. Freda Schaffer of Powhatan, Mrs. Belda Carpenter of St.Clairsville, Mrs. Edna Duncan of Shadyside, Mrs. Alberta Winkler of Clarington and Mrs. Opal Beck of Morristown, three sons, Clarence and Charles, both of Willard of Salem, 21 grand children and one great grand child. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Clarington, with the Rev. Duane Houser of ficiating. Burial was in Mount View Cemetery. Timothy E. Smith 1964-2011 Timothy E. Smith, 47, of Baileys Mills, Ohio passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 at his home. He was bom June, 11, 1964 in Bamesviile, Ohio. Son of the late Alfred E. Smith and Una M. Starr. /b/t/Z He was a welder helper on the Pipeline Local Union 798 and enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Christina (Lynn) Smith of 13 years; son, Wade E. Smith, two stepsons, Shawn E. Huntsman and Blake R. Huntsman; two brothers, Tyson (Ann) Smith and Terry (Sandy) Smith; nieces and nephews, Devon, Dalton, Victor, and Alaina; five aunts; one uncle; mother and father-in-laws, Dana (Butch) Huntsman and Raymond (Susan) Lynn; several other family members; and three good friends, Ralph Whetstone, Robert (Bubba) Cline, and Dave Leasure. Graveside Services were held Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio, with William Pickenpaugh offi ciating. Arrangements made by: Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Homes, 702 East Main Street, Bamesviile, Ohio. April 18/19-33 Uriah Smith Buried

Obsequies Eor Uriah Smith 73 who died Tuesday Evening at the home of his daughter Mrs Anna Me Henry,at NeffS/Were Conducted this Afternoon at the Place of Death, Leave 10 Children 5 with first wife & 5 children with Second wife. Rev, Clair Gray of the West Bellaire and Brooks Run M,E, Churches officiated, Burial was in High Ridge Cemetery, SMITH, Velma Marie, September 3, 1939-May 11, Velma, of Triadelphia, W.Va., in life was one of llie Golden Girls of the Elks Lodge of Wheeling; also 2nd Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Post No. 89. Mrs. Velma, a caregiver, Loved for all she’s done and remem bered for her chicken, is sur vived by her husband, Nathan Smith of Mich.; five children, Cynthia Marie, Nathaniel James, Katherine Louise, Frederick Samuel and Crystal Lynn; two sisters, Fayetta Worsham of Ga., and Freda Jones of Wheeling; four brothers-in-law, Samuel Smith of Wheeling, Curtis Worsham of Ga., Ed Williams of Triadelphia and Marvin Davis of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 9:30 a.m. until time of servic es at noon Thursday, May 15, '2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Wheeling, with the Reverend Albert K. Anderson, Jr. and the Reverend William Allen officiating. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chap- line Street, Wheel ins. SMITH, Vera M., 83, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday December 28, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born February 3, 1929 in Bridgeport, to the late Bonnie Marie (Covy) and Hadress Winston Gatchell. A loving mother, grand mother, and great - grand mother, Vera will missed by her family and friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kirkwood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl “Red” Smith. Surviving are her chil dren, Dave of Wheeling, Hadress of Canton, Bonnie (Jeffery) Stephany of Pittsburgh, and Todd and his fiance Tricia Edge of Wheeling. Also surviving are her sister, Pat Grover and her husband Skip; and her brother, Bill Gatchell both of Bridgeport; four grandchildren; and five i great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Sunday December 30, 2012 from noon -3 and 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday with Rev. James Hoff officiat ing. Interment in Weeks Cemetery Bridgeport."/ 4, Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, or the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department. SMITH, Vernon IL, 88, oF Wellsburg, W.Va., died on Saturday, November I 1, 2006 at home. He was born on December 15, 1918, in Brooke County, W.Va. He was the son of the late James K. and Ada Deuley Smith. He was retired from Wheel- ing-Pittsburgh Steel, FoIIans- bee Plant; a Protestant by faith; a WWII Army Veteran; a member of Wells burg Ameri can Legion and VFW Post 34. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Welch Smith on February 1, 1990; four broth ers, Glenn, James, Clarence “Dick” and Charles Smith, a Half Brother Harden Deuley; and three sisters, Ellen Sykes, Mary Blume and Blanche Smith. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 fromrrom 2-4^ndz-4 6-8 p.m. at the ChambjjjfiChamb'fis -Funeral------Home, 1030 Main St., Wellsburg, WV, where services will be held on Wednesday, Novem ber 15, 2006 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV. Full military honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. Virgil C. Smith Virgil C. Smith, 91, Bellaire, Tuesday.Jk pi. 15, 1998 at Wheel ing Hospital. He was bom June 26, 1907 in Wheeling, a son of the late William H. and Anna Kettler Smith. He was a retired employee of the Martins Ferry Branch of the U.S. Postal Service, a member of the First Baptist Church and Mar tins Ferry Historical Society, both of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Clyde Smith; a sister, Lila Holt. Surviving are his wife, Mildred B. Sommers Smith; two daughters, Mrs. J. Richard (Paula) DeMott of Sunset Heights and Mrs. Frank E. (Anna) Vingia of Bellaire; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Wal nut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Joe Sanders officiating. Burial follows in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Third & Locust streets, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935. ^MITH, Virginia May Linn Lewis, 88, of Virginia Street, Martins Ferry, xlicd Thursday, May 10 2001 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born May 1, 1913, in Martins Ferry. She was retired from Jackson China of Dubois, Pa. and was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Anabelle McConnel Linn; her first husbamd, William H. Lewis in 1977; two brothers, Charles and George Linn; and three sisters, Helen Smith, Florence Suckle and Mabel Harris. Surviving are her husband, Edward Smith. Friends received on Sunday from 12-3 and 7-9 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth streets, Martins Ferry, where ser vices will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Douglas E. Liston of the Aldersgate United Methodist Chruch officiating. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Virginia Smith cu\mi Virginia Elizabeth Hartmanr Smith, 80, 26 Vernon Avc., Elm Grove, Wheeling, formerly of Mar- tinjs^Ferry^ died WednesdayHn Wheeling Hospital. She was a member of St. Mark Lu theran Church, Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry O. (Jack) Smith; a sister, Helen Kartman. Surviving is a sister, Martha R. Hartmann of Chicago, 111. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and V to 9 p.m. today at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Elm Grove, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church. I Vivian Mae Smith October 29, 1923 - August 7,2013

Obituary

was preceded in death by a brother Albert “Duck” Trouten. She is survived by a daughter CarolvnTl ^ f YorkviHe, a granddaughter Heather Lynn (Michael) Waggoner of Toronto a lat JLh T\ °f

ave a VV. Emerson Smith W. Emerson Smith, 93, of 32720 Emerson Smith Road, Lewisville, died al 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Dee. 30, 1995 at Barncsvillc Hospital. He was born in Wayne Township near Lewisville on Oct. 13, 1902, a son of the late Alex and Mary Crcc Smith. He was a retired oil field worker and driller and was a j : W. Emerson Smith, 93 member of the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ near WOODSFIELD — W. Emerson Graysvillc He was a former Smith, 93, of 32720 Emerson Smith Monroe County Board of Ed Road, Lewisville, died at 7:10 a.m. ucation member. Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995, at Bartles He is survived by his wife, ville Hospital in Bamesville. Lffffan Evans Smith, whom Mr. Smith was bom Oct. 13,1902, he married on Dee. 24, 1938; in Iiwisville (Wayne Township). He three daughters, Kathryn was a retired oil Held Worker and Stiles of Cambridge, Mrs. driller and was a member of Harts Bernard (Beverly) Smith of horn Ridge Church of Christ. Mr. Lewisville and Mrs. Michael Smith was also a former school (Vicki) Platha of Sacramento, board member for the former Mon Calif.; two sons, Ralph roe Local School District in Monroe Smith of N'orU Ridgcvillc County. and Gary Smitji of Midland. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Texas; one sisicr, Ada Parks Evans Smith, who he married Dec. of Marietta; 16 grandchildren 24, 1938; three daughters, Kathryn and several great-grandchil dren, nieces and nephews. Stiles of Cambridge, Beverly Smith

He was preceded in death ofLewisville and Vicki Plefka ofSac by one son. Ronald smith; ramento, Calif.; twd sons, Ralph three brothers, John, Mervin Smith of North Ridgeville and Gary and L.E. smith; two sisters, Smith of Midland, Texas; a sister, Cora Smith and Odessa Win Ada Parks of Marietta; 16 grandchil ters; and one grandson, Rick dren; several great-grandchildren; Smith. and several nieces and nephews. Services were held al 1 He was preceded in death by his p.m. Tuesday al Wallers Fu parents, Alex and Mary Cree Smith; neral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 a son, Ronald Smith; three brothers,

West, Woodsfield, with John Smith, Merytti Smith and LE. Evangelist glen R. Harris of Smith; two sisters, Cora Smith and

Odessa Winters; and a grandson, ficiating. Burial was in Rick Smith.

Hartshorn Ridge Cemetery, Calling hours will be 2 to 9 p.m. Graysvillc Route 1. Friends Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, at Watters were received from 2 to 9 Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 p.m. Monday. West, Woodsfield. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996, at the funeral home with Evangelist Glen R Harris offi ciating. Burial will be in Hartshorn Ridge Cemetery, Route 1, GraysviUe. Walter H. Smith Walter H. “Bud" Smith, 89, South Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport, died M-omlav. Oct. 20,1997 at Bell Nursing Home, Morristown. He was born Feb. 16, 1908 in Bel- laire, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Sells Smith. He was a retired employee of the shipping department at Wheel- ing-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Beech Bottom plant, a Protestant, a mem ber of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge 181, F&AM, AARP, Belmont-Jef- ferson Beagle Club at St. Clairsville. Surviving are his wife, Olive H. Hoover Smith; a sister, Pauline Ruggaber of Wheeling; several, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Harley W. Wheeler officiat ing. Burial follows in Union Ceme tery, Morristown. Masonic services will be held today at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. r m '-fv-- t

—i Wmjffc J0M WALTON SMITH Walton E. “Sonny” Smith, Jr., 71, of Jefferson Run Road, Alma, departed this life Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Ohio Valley Med ical Center, Wheeling. He was bom in Wellburg, WV, April 7, 1944, the son of the late Walton E. And Stella Sebeck Smith. Sonny was a self- employed timber cutter for many years. He was a for mer member of the Team sters Union and was a past Farmer of the Year in Tyler County. He was a member of the Fairview Church, Wilbur, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Winans. Sonny is survived by his wife, Kay E. Hahn Smith; two daughters; Melissa Cor bett and her husband, Theron, Sparks, NV, and Theresa Minnix and her hus band, Dale, Issaquah,.WA; three sisters, Karen Lambert, Parkersburg, Faye Davis, Hubbard, OH, and Lil Bell, Shadyside, OH^five grand- chi Idr^rrrGarett, Austin, Krystina, Justin and Jordan. Family will receive friends Sunday 3-6 p.m. at Furbee Funeral Home, Route 18, Tyler, where serv ices will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bobby Thomas officiatinglytyty Interment in Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, WV. SMITH, Wanza A. (Graves), 85, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born Aug. 18, 1927 in Langley, AR, a daughter of the late Roy and Dora E. (White) Graves. Wanza was a member of the Harbor of Hope Church of St. Clairsville. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Durward M. Smith; a son, Durward E. Smith; and a grandson, David M. Smith, Jr. Surviving are her chil dren, Carrol Kay Smith Huba of Butler, PA, David Michael Smith of Martins Ferry, Lonnie J. (Crystal) Smith of Springfield, IL, Travis Drew Smith of Tampa, FL, Shawn P. (Arlene) Smith of Martins Ferry, and Mark M. Smith of Rock Hill, SC; her sister, Flossie Lowery of Glenwood, AR; 11 grand children; and 12 great grandchildren. t__ Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 with Pastor Dean Myers and Pastor Robert Michael officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. WARREN SMITH Warren K. Smith, 86, of Centerville, Alma, departed this life Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his home. He was born in Alma January 20, 1928, a son of the late Charlie and Nina “Nan” Meredith Smith. Warren loved the out doors and gardening. He was a retired employee of Ormet, Hannibal, OH. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Sue Smith; four brothers and three sisters. Warren is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elouese Shreve Smith; three sons; Mike (Karen) Smith, Jeff (Ricki) Smith of Middle- bourne and Jay (Dana) t Smith of Huger, SC; nine grandchildren; Rusty Smith, Michelle (Billy) Carroll, Sara (Michael) Conner, Nathan (Sabrina) Smith, Jennifer (Duke) Hamicher, Annie (Drew) Moore, Bai ley Smith, Katie Smith and Emily Smith; seven great- grandsons and three great- granddaughters; two sisters; Nina Wise and Mary Howard. .'ZPNf Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 p.m. at Furbee Funeral Home, 7908 Middle Island Road, Alma where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Reverend Donald Thomas and Pastor Louise Baker officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma. 1^f‘Ui m/^th j: SMITH, William “Dale,” 66, of Ellet Street, Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Marlins Ferry. He was a retired self-employed plummcr, a retired maintenance superintendent of Belmont Metropolitan Housing, Marlins Ferry; a member of the First United Methodist Church, Martins Ferry, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Smith; his mother, Eloisc Horchcr Smith Hiss- rich; two brothers, Henry and George. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Taylor Smith; a son, John Smith of Lansing, Mich.; a stepson, George Snyder of Marlins Ferry; five stepdaughters, Tomma Snyder, Tracey Gray, Kimberly Jones and Kelley Maticm, all of Marlins Ferry, and Vicki Wright of Pleasant Grove, Ohio; 11 grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where ser vices will be held at l p.m. Saturday. Interment in Holly Memo rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. William Smith i/ho/gtf William Arnett Smith, *57, of 3819 Franklin St., Bellaire, died Tuesday in Bakersfield, Calif. He was bom March 18, 1927, a son of the late Homer I. and Lillie Pearl Parker Smith, An ironworker with Wheeling Local #549, he attended the Salvation Army, Wheeling; was a member of the VFW and FOE, both of Wheeling, and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sons, Harold W. of Moundsville,

W.Va., Frank A. and Mark A M both of Wheeling; three daugh ters, Mrs. George (Carolyn) Kozusnik of Bellaire and Mrs. Harry (Lisa) Tatalovich and Mrs. Jesus (Deborah) Bustamante, both of Wheeling; a brother Floyd T. of Bellaire; three sisters, Helen Smith and Eleanor Jane Littleton, both of Bellaire, and Freda Kelley of Massillon; nine grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob Sts., Wheeling, noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m,. today, where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m., with Major Roland Alexander of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. William Smith William E. (Smith, lifetime resident of Belmont, died Sun day at his home.S/A&l He was bom Nov. 21 , 1912, in Belmont a son of the late Her bert and Rosa Randall Smith. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He had been employed at the Richland Motor Co., St. ; Clairsville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ella Ridzinski of Neffs, two brothers, John, RD 2, Belmont, and Charles of Belmont. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bethesda with Br. Fred Bennett officiating. Burial was in Belmont Cemetery. William J. Smith William J. Smith, 86, of 237 North Seventh St., Martins Ferry, died Saturday at his home. He was born Sept. 15,1901 in Lansing, the son of william J. and Mary Platt Smith JoSuLf- Pi ‘rK He was a Protestant by faith and a memb’er of Bridgeport Eagles. He was a retired employee of the City of Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Armstrong Smith. Surviving are two daughters, Marlene Smith of the home, .Mrs. James (Joan) Caldwell of Martins Ferry, one stepson, John Blair of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Irene Randolph of Troy, Mich.; five grandchildren; nine great-grand children. Members of the family will receive friends at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m . with Rev. Igor Bella officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. SMITH, William “Bill” L., 56, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Wheel ing, W.Va., passed away on December 24, 20 1 0, in Wheeling Hospital.Z/Uy Bill was born Mardn 9, 1954, in Wheeling, W.Va., son of Harry L. and Nellie V. Broemsen Smith. He graduated from Wheeling High School in 1972, attended Glenville State College, graduated from West Virginia North ern Community College and Wheeling Jesuit University. He was a former nuclear medicine technologist at Children's Hospital, Miami, Fla., and a former senior nuclear cardiology coordina tor at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic in Miami. After returning to Wheeling, he was employed as a nuclear medicine technologist at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. Bill was a former member of Zion Evangelical Luther an Church, Wheeling, and a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, St. Clairsville, Ohio, and a member of Bates Lodge #33 AF&AM. He enjoyed watching hockey and football, and was a great skier and scuba diver. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Renee Yoblinski Smith. In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by his wife Mary Kay Lotz Smith, Mar tins Ferry, Ohio; two step sons, Travis M.R. Couture and Taylor L. Couture, both of Martins Ferry. He had always been very close with his aunts, uncles and cousins, and especially close with his cousins Dr. Henry “Hank” Kettler of Wheeling and Bill King, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, where services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at 1 p.m. with the Reverends Wayne Ickes, Jerry Wenger and David A. Westphal offi ciating. Interment at Halcy on Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard. Memorial contributions can be made to East Rich land Evangelical Friends Church, .67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or to Zion Evan gelical Lutheran Church, 16 Ridgecrest Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. i Personal condolences can be expressed to www.kepnerfuneral.com. dianapolis, formerly of Bridge port, died Saturday in Indian apolis. He was bom Nov. 29,1935 in Wheeling, a son of Mary Campbell Smith of Bridgeport and the late Leo B. Smith. He was an insurance investi gator for Conrail Railroad and a veteran of the Korean War Surviving in addition to his mother are, a daughter, Heidi Smith of Delaware; a son, Eric of Delaware; three brothers, James of Bridgeport, Leo B. Jr., of Warwood, Donald of Bellaire* three sisters, Mrs. Robert) (Mary Ann) Fowler of Colerain.l Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Link of West Wheeling, Kathleen Smith ol Bridgeport; several nieces and nephews. ,Ir?Tr*enc*s t>e received at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Na tional Road, Brookside, 7 to 9 p.m. Wedneday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be cele brated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, with the Rev. George Yontz the celebrant. Burial wul follow in Mount Calvary Ceme tery, Bellaire. Rosary devotions will be recited at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. William P. Smith sodrtli' - William P. Smith, 48, Wheeling, died Friday at the Ohio Valley General Hospital. He was born in Fairpoint on Nov. 17,1926, a son of Juain and Hattie Smith and was a former employe of Republic Steel Corp., Canton. A veteran of World War II, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Irene Yoho Smith, in 1972. Surviving are two sons, J. Paul, Wheeling and Joseph, Fort Polk, La., two step daughters, Beverly Lucas and Wilma Davis, both of Wheeling, three stepsons, Jack, Elmer and Daniel Long, all of Wheeling; three brothers, Oscar, Dilles Bottom; Russell, Maynard; and Orville, New Matamoras; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Markovich, Fairpoint, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted Monday in Wheeling by the Rev. Curtis D. Watkins. Burial was at Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling. William Smith William Robert (Buckeye) Smith, 76, 338 Vine St., Bamesville, died Thursday, April 5. 2001 ^anils' home. He was born Dec. 12, 1924 in Bamesville, a son of the late George E. and Hazel B. Connell Smith. Buckeye was a Protestant, a retired carpenter and mason work ing for area contractors for many years, a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Division, a member of the Bamesville VFW Post 2792 and Bamesville Amerian Legion Post 168. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Martha Kearns Smith; a sister, Eileen McLaughlin of Sistersville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; a special granddaughter, Lori Keylor, serv ing in the U.S. Navy. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Crestview Cemetery, Bamesville, with the Rev. Gene Miller officiating. Full military graveside services will be conducted by Belmont County Council VFW. Arrangements by Kelly Kemp Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Bamesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey County, 9711 East Pike, Cam i bridge, Ohio 43725. WILLIAM SMITH William T. Smith, Jr., 66, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at East Ohio Region al Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born October 23, 1949, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late William T. Smith, Sr. and Ruby E. (Jones) Smith. He was retired from the Coke Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Steubenville Plant. William was a member of the V.F.W. 4811, Yorkville, OH and also a veteran of the U.S. Army, Vietnam Era. Surviving are his wife, Emma M. (Kirr) Smith, children; Rebecca Jo (Chris) Ferrell of Jeromesville, OH, Jeffrey Smith of Martins Ferry and Jennifer (Jerry Kelly) Smith of Bridgeport, OH., sisters; Eva Ann (Kenneth) Hinzey, Karen Sue (Orville) Green and Brenda J. McElwain all of Martins Ferry and five grandchil dren; Benjamin Ferrell, Julia Ferrell, Kaleb Smith, Keagan Kelly_ju*d Lily Kelly /

one brother, Paul Smithberger of Oak Harbor; and a sister-in-law, Katherine Smithberger of Newark. Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where rosary devotions were held. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday morning at Sl John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Samuel Saprano the celebrant Burial was made in Sl John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery. Hilda E. Smithberger Hilda E. Smithberger, 82, 116 Euclid Ave., Barnesville, died Sat- urdav, Oct. 4, I997_at her home. She was born March 26, 1915 in Malaga, a daughter of the late Michael P. and Clara J. Burkhart Smithberger. She was a retired seamstress for the former Jonathan Logan Co. of Barnesville, a member of Assump tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Barnesville and Catholic Women’s Club and Rosary Society of the churcli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Vernon, Clarence, Harry and Robert Smithberger; four sis ters, Laura Armbruster, Leona Smithberger, Helen V. Bishop and Alberta Huth. Surviving are a brother, Paul Smithberger of Oak Harbor; two sisters, Ruth and Eileen Smithberg er, both of Barnesville. Friends will be received Mon day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Camp- bell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bar nesville, with the Rev. Charles Mas- colino officiating. Burial follows in Assumption Cemetery, Barnesville. Mary Smithberger Mary E. Smithberger, 59, of 33267 Railroad Street, Lewisville, Ohio, died at 7:40 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2006, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born at Somerset, Ohio, on October 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Leroy and Goldie Huntsman Swallie. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the former L.G.A.M. Manufacturing in Woodsfield, Ohio, and a Protestant by faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, bingo and was an avid bowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Luella Howell, Pauline Milhoan and Sharon Clark; two brothers, James Floyd Swallie and Allen Derward Swallie. Surviving are her husband James Smithberger whom she married on December 2nd 1967; two daughters: Anita Delong of Stafford, Ohio, and Kim Smithberger of Ashland, Ohio; two sisters: Dauline Tubaugh of Ravenna, Ohio, and Dorothy Gray of Barnesville, Ohio; five broth ers: Ronald Swallie of Bridgeport, Ohio; Clesson Swallie of Belmont, Ohio; Donald Swallie, Richard Swallie and Jim Swallie all of Barnesville, Ohio; four grand children: Skye Roe, Jessica Smithberger, Cody Stimpert and Raven Delong; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday with services at 1 1 a.m., Wednesday, with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. i SMITHBERGER, Ruth M., 82, of Barnesville, Ohio. died Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in Barnesville Health Care Center. Ruth was born June 9, 1925 in Malaga, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael P. Smithberger and Clara J. Burkhart Smithberger. Ruth was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone: a member of the Barnesville Assumption Catholic Church: and Assumption Catholic Womens Club. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by sisters, Laura Armbruster, Leona, Hilda and Eileen Smithberger, Helen Bishop and Alberta Huth; brothers, Vernon, Clarence, Harry, Robert, and Paul Smithberger; and her long time friend, Joe Orell. Survivng are a sister-in-law, Viola Smithberger of Oak Harbor, Ohio: and her care giver, Mary Ann Stephens of Barnesville. Friends will be received Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Kelly- Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 9 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church with Monsignor Mark Froehlich officiating. Burial in Assumption Cemetery, Barnesville. Vernon H. Smithberger

Vernon H. Smithberger, 72, Newark, Ohio, died Sunday, January 5, 1986, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Bom May, 13, 1913, in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Michael and Clara Burkhart Smithberger. Retired from Owens- Coming Fiberglass, he served in the U.S. Army during World War n. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Strosnider Smithberger; four sisters, Helen Bishop, Hilda Smithberger, Ruth Smithberger and Eileen Smithberger, all of Bamesville, and by two brothers, Harry of Malaga and Paul of Port Clinton, Ohio. Services were held Wednesday, January 8 at St. Francis Church in Newark. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery. Alex Smithoffer Alex Smithoffer^ ^S^Barton, died Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Ohio Valley General Hospital. He was born in Austria- Hungary, March 24, 1897, a son of the late Alex and Barbara Smithoffer. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels ■ Catholic Church of Barton, the William Penn Fraternal Organization, Bridgeport Eagles 995 and the UMWA Local 9992. Surviving are his widow, Julia Molnar Smithoffer, three daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Elizabeth) Hord, Mrs. Joseph (Julia) Peklicz and Mrs. William (Helen) Milan, all of Martins Ferry, three sisters and one brother in Hungary and five grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Monday in Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Barton, with Fr. Michael Rotolo as celebrant. Interment was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Julia Smithoffer Julia (Molnar) Smithoffer, 97, of Virginia St., Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Barton, Ohio, died Saturday, April 12, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born Nov. 1, 1905 in Hungary, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Szendrei) Molnar. She was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Barton and the Catholic Women’s Club of the church.- In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Smithoffer and two brothers, William and Charles Molnar. Surviving are three daughters, Elizabeth Hord and her husband Calvin, Julia Peklicz and her, husband Joseph, and Helen Milan and her husband. William A., all of Martins Ferry; two sis ters, Rose Petho of Powhatan Point and Marge Cenkus of Barton; five grandchildren including Robert A. Hord, Donald Peklicz and his wife Nancy, Joseph A. Peklicz, Lisa Bums and her husband, George, and William A. Milan, Jr., and three great grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 14, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Barton with Monsignor Mark J. Froehlich officiating. Burial fol lows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Rosary devotions will be recit ed Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funer al home. Maryrose Smithson Maryrose Loccisano Smithson, 69, Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Monday, September 12, 1994, at her home. She was born in Martins Ferry, December 6, 1924, a daughter of Catherine and the late Domenic A. Loccisano Sr. ^ She was a graduate of the Ruth Brant School of Nursing and a retired registered nurse. She was also a member of St. Peter Church, a Red Cross Volunteer and a mem ber of the Huber Heights Senior Citizens. Surviving, in addition to her mother, a resident of Martins Ferry, are her husband, Harry N. Smith- son; two daughters, Susan of the home and Elaine Mallett of Granger, Ind.; two sons, Bob of Dayton and Jim of Huber Heights; two sisters, Mrs. David (Betty Ann) Milan of Simpsonville, S.C. and Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Raimonde of Rayland; three brothers, Rocco of Mingo Junction, Domenick of Yorkville and James of St. Clairsville; two grandsons. Services were held Friday, Sep tember 16th, at St Peter Catholic Church at Huber Heights, followed by burial in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association. Local arrangements by Borkoskl Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. Kalhryn Smit+le Kathryn T. Smittle, 53, of Sar dis, died Wednesday. Dec. 18, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. W. Va. She was born Sept. 2, 1915, at Sardis, daughter of William and Dora Merckle Niemann. She was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church, the WSCS of the church and the Sardis Com munity Club. Survivors include her husband, Paul R. Smittle. two sons, James of Sardis, Robert of Can ton. one brother, Oscar Niemann of St. ClairsviF.e and one grand daughter. Funeral services were held Sa- , turday at the United Methodist Church at Sardis with Rev. Roy I Walters officiating. Burial was ! in Sardis Cemetery. SMITTLE, Marie, 91, of the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio (formerly of 34485 State Route 800, Sardis, Ohio,) died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2006 in the center. She was born in Sardis, Ohio on October 18, 1914, a daughter of the late Simon and Ollie Lee Brown. She was. a homemaker; and a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church hear Sardis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Smittle, on July 9, 1 992; one son, James R. Smittle; two sisters, Virginia Stone and Blanche Jones; and one brother, Floyd Brown. Surviving are one daughter, Audrey (Thomas) Kuebel of Sardis; three sons, Clyde Smit tle of Sardis, Cecil (Marilyn) Smittle of Sardis, and Ralph Smittle of River Rouge, Michi gan; a daughter-in-law, Phillis Smittle of Marion Center, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchil dren; and several great- grand children. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 1 1 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2006 with Rev. Frank Conley offici ating. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery, near Sardis. SMITTLE, Marolyn, age 64, of State Route 7, Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday, Septem ber 26, 2006 in Kindred Hos pital, Oak Dale, Pa. She was born January 16, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Violet Lively Beisel. She was a former order clerk with Viking Glass and Fosto- ria; a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW No. 9930, Duffy, Ohio; a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 760, Hannibal, Ohio; Theodora Rebekah Lodge No. 891; and a member of the First Church of God in Duffy. Survivors include her hus band, Cecil Smittle, three daughters, Sherrie (Pete) Rist, Tanya (Rodney) Roberts and Angel (Jug) Armann, all of Hannibal; two sisters, Shelby Thomas of Sardis,and twin sis ter, Carolyn (Lonnie) Potts of Hannibal; two brothers, Charles “Sonny” (Bonnie) Gehring of Bessimer, N.C. and Donald (Barbara) Beisel of Duffy; seven grandchildren, Ryan Collins, Heath Collins, Brittany Kilburn, Laighnell Roberts, Ashley Armann, Tiffany Armann and Jerrett Armann; a great grandson, Tyler Collins; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, Ohio, where funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Cathy Harman offici ating. Interment to follow in Har ter Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio. Sympathy expressions at www. grisell funeral homes, com. SMITTLE, Nancy C., 72, of Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 11, 2003, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Mar tinsville. She was born January 13, 1931, in Aliquippa, Pennsylva nia, the daughter of the late George Earl and Mildred G. Peoples Gano. She was a Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sis ter, Ruth Howell. Survivors include her hus band, C. Gary Smittle; a daugh ter, Yvonne Grimes and a son, Gary L. (Carol) Smittle, all of Sardis; a sister, Mary Mansper- ber of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; a brother, William Gano of Senecaville, Ohio; four grand children, Stephanie (Matt) Hoover, Barry (Candice) Grimes, Brett (Amanda) Grimes and Brandon (Jorden) Grimes; four great-grandsons, Derek Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Dil lon Grimes and Logan Grimes; and a great-granddaughter. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St., Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Thurs day at 1 p.m. Interment to follow in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Wetzel County Ani mal Shelter or to the Monroe County Animal Shelter. Ralph D. Smittle, 71, of River Rouge, Michigan (formerly of Sardis, Ohio) passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Henry Ford Wyandott Hospital, Wyandott, Michigan. He was born at Akron, Ohio on April 21,1943 a son of the late Clarence and Marie Brown Smittle. Ralph was a retired machine operator for Hayes Wheels International in Romulus, Michigan and was a member of the former Locust Grove United Methodist Church near Sardis, Ohio .In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; James Smittle, and Clyde Smittle. Surviving are his friend and companion, Gloria Coleman of River Rouge, Michigan. Two daughters; Lisa Smittle of Waterford, Michigan, Delores Smittle of Lincoln Park Michigan. One son; James (Kimberly) Smittle of Tampa, Florida. One Sister; Audrey (Tom) Kuebel of Sardis, Ohio. One brother; Cecil Smittle of Duffy, Ohio. Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11 A.M. until time of funeral services at 1 P.M. Wednesday, July 9, 2014. with Rev. Cathy Harman officiating. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery near Sardis, Ohio. w. charf.es smith.e W. Charles (Chuck) Smiulc. A>I, of 36399 State Route 7, Sardis, died Jan. 28, 1996 in the Ohio Val ley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was horn June 15, 1951 a son of the late H. Woodrow aiv| Nellie Lehman Smiulc. He \\ as an employee of the Ormot Co? pota tion, Hannibal, a Protestant by faith, a member of United Steel Workers of America, I o< al 5760, Sardis, and the Moose I odge FWI, New Martinsville. He is survived by his fiancee. Mary Ann Smigill, Sardis, and sev- cral aunts and uncles. Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home, Saulis. Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m. and Jan. 31. 2 1 aiv.l 7-9 p.m, where services will lv held Feb. I, 1996 at 11.00 a.m. with Minister Jerry Yost in charge Burial will follow in Sardis Ceme tery, Sardis. Henry Smodich Henry S. Smodich, 51, Gar field Heights, Ohio, former Maynard resident, died Tuesday morning, June 15, in Holy Family Hospital, Parma Ohio. /f 7/ Surviving are his widow, Rose Lylong Smodich, two sisters, Mrs. Frances Cline of Maynard and Mrs. Veronica Adams of Denver, Colo. Services were held Friday at St. Peter and Paul Church, Garfield Heights with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Garfield Heights. John Smolenak John “Bronc” Smolenak, 80, of Barton, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born Dec. 11, 1925 in Barton, Ohio, the son of the late Gabriel and Mary Krolak Smolenak. John retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry Plant, a member of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of Barton, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. and was a member of the American Legion. John is survived by his wife, Katherine Repchak Smolenak, a brother, Mike Smolenak and his wife, Rose, of Barton; two sisters, Mary Zurak of St. Clairsville and Irene Godoway of Neffs; a brother-in-law, Andy Bego of Detroit, Mich., and brother-in-law and sister- in-law, George and Lorraine Rupchak of Chicago, 111.; nieces and nephews including Mick and Jackie Smolenak of Barton and Carolyn and Ray Kyanko of Colerain, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road. Brookside, Ohio, on Monday, from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton, Ohio, with Fr. Michael Kabel, celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Barton. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Building Fund or the Barton Volunteer Fire Department. . ' ■. \\ . • .5 f : i . • • • -rtSHVi

SMOLENAK, Rose M., 75, of Barton, died Monday October 29, 2012, at Liza’s placcyWheeling She was bom August 21, 1937, in Barton, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Pipa) Klotz. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Barton, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolf hurst, and the CWC. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph W., Richard “Dick”, and Edward Klotz. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Michael “Shakey” Smolenak, two sons, Mick (Jackie) Smolenak of Barton, and Kirk (Jennifer) Smolenak of St. Clairsville, a daughter, Judy (Greg) Clovis of Barton, a brothe,r John (Julie) Klotz of SC, a sister, Margaret Jean Mitchell of FL, 11 grand children, and nine great grandchildren. Friends are invited to a celebration of Rose’s life on Thursday November 1, 201 2 from 2-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst with Fr. John Mucha and Fr. Dale Tomes concelebrating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove. Wake service will be recited at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, and Barton Fire Dept. Services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice 10686 St. Rt. 150 Rayland, OH 43943 or the Barton Fire Dept. PO Box 631 Barton, OH 43905. SMOLIRA,An/e3lcVV- Mary Smutylo, 78, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Neffs, died Jan. 4, 1994, in Detroit. Preceding her in death was her husband, Andrew. Surviving are two sons, Gregory and Jerome; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Mary Ann) Stafford* all of Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Helen) Mali nowski and Julia Barabash; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 7, at the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ham- tramck, Mich. Burial followed in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, South- field, Mich. Buhay Funeral Home, Hamtram- ck, Mich., was in charge of arrange ments. SMUTYLd;pfWfF'ftfcc Peter 79, of Neffs, died Saturday in Country Club Retirement Center No. 4, Bellaire. Friends received at Walter C. Bau- knecht & Son Funeral Home, Bel laire, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Mass of Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Wheeling. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Parastas service at 7:30 p.m. today ;and 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Peter Smutylo Peter (Pete) Smutylo,*79, of Neffs, died Saturday in Country Club Retirement Center No. 4, Bellaire. He was born May 5, 1907, in Poland, son of the late Zachary and Anna Mendyk Smutylo. & STffj f A retired mechanic from Hopkins Motor, Wheeling, he was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, also of Wheeling. Preceding him in death were his wife, Clara Swerkes Smutylo and a sister, Anna Osovich. Surviving are a brother, An drew of Detroit; a sister, Bar bara Wilcheski of Dearborn, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son r unerai Home, Bellaire, at a f , time to be announced. Final ar- • rangements are incomplete. ET jz n William M. Smylie William M. Smylie, 92, died Monday, Jail. 22, 2001 at Mount CariheTMedical Center, Colum bus. He was bom in Martins Ferry, a graduate of Martins Ferry High" School Class of 1927, graduate of Ohio State University with a BS in education and a masters in psy chology; retired State of Ohio Administrative Services in 1976, former employee of Employment Service with the State of Ohio, member of Shady Lane Presbyter ian Church, Ohio Psychological Association, American Psychologi cal Association, an Army veteran of World Warll. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Martha Jane (Shipley) Smylie; a niece, Karen Kilday of Virginia Beach, Va.; several great nieces and nephews; many rela tives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Anna Smylie; a brother, Lewis Smylie. Friends may call today, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where services will be held Thursday at noon, with the Rev. Robert LaFollette officiating. Graveside service Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Guernsey County Memory Gardens, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Association or The Ameri can Heart Association. Connie Snape Connie Snape, 93, of West Salem, Ohio, formerly of Morristown, Ohio, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, ■?Ashland, Ohio. She was born '"Nov. 26, 1911 in England, a daughter of the late James and Annie Snape. Connie was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School and the Ohio Valley School of Nursing. She was a retired Major with the Army Nurse Corps, serving in World War II and Korea, a member of the Morristown Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Suddeth. Surviving are her twin sister, Winnie Skaggs of West Salem, Ohio, a niece Sandra (Stanley) Gatten, three great nieces and a great grand niece, all of Gahanna, Ohio; niece Nancy (Jim) Kemp of West Salem, Ohio; a nephew, Dr. Dury (Joann) Suddeth of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received Thursday at noon until time of service at 1 p.m., at Kelly- Kemp- Braido Funeral Home, 204 Main Street, Morristown, with Pastor Robert Merritt offi ciating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, Morristown, Ohio with full military graveside services by Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arthur Snead J2 $ mat?Ml Arthur Marshall Snead, 72, of 101 North Sugar St., St. Clairsville, died Wednesday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Feb. 22, 1907, at Stanton, Va., a son of the late George and Jenni Snead. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Wheel ing, for 25 years, and a M’aitre D’ for the McLure Hotel for 50 years. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah AME Church, St. Clairsville, the American Legion Post 89, Wheeling, the Elks Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, St. Clairsville, charter member and past presi dent of the Original Beau Brum- mell Club of Wheeling, the Na tional Association and Past Ex alted Ruler of the Elks Clubs, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Snead; a son, Carlyle of California; two daughters, Jen nifer Snead of Steubenville, and Phoebe Snead of Wheeling; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Huggard of Stanton, Va. Friends were received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling. KATHRYN SNEAD Kathryn Virginia “Kitty” Snead, 98, of St. Clairsville, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was bom on March 11, 1918, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of Charles and Phoebe Williams. She attended Simpson Methodist Church in Wheeling which her great- grandparents helped to build. Kathryn graduated from Lincoln High School in Wheeling with honors. She attended West Virginia State University and later graduated sumrna cum laude from Ohio University where she researched her genealogy and wrote a manuscript titled, “The Changing Status of the Manumitted Slave: Black Colonization in Ohio.” Her goal was to have this pub lished later. She graduated in the 40’s but never for mally participated in the ceremony so after many years, she finally participat ed in graduation ceremony at OUE in May of 2015. She married Carlyle Har ris Sr. and Arthur M. Snead both preceding her in death. She is the mother of three children, Carlyle Harris Jr. of Wheeling, Phoebe McIn tosh of Cleveland, Ohio and Jennifer Snead Johnson of St. Clairsville; and five grandchildren, Alicia Ben nett, Kim Durham, Nichole Harris, Arthur Johnson and Josh Johnson and two great-granddaughters. Kathryn’s dream was to teach and she lived her dream by teaching at Ohio University Eastern and being the last surviving teacher from Lincoln School in Wheeling and ending her career as a home teaching tutor from St. Clairsville School System. She was a member of Thobum United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville and former mem ber and organist at Wamock Community Church. She was a charter member, past president and past secretary and news letter editor of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and AARP Chapter No. 2994; a member of the St. Clairsville Senior Center and of Laubach Literacy Association. Kitty was a 20+ year member of the executive board of the Belmont Countv Senior Services. / She received several out standing awards, such as the Coretta Scott King Award and Rosa Parks Award. There were many times she portrayed famous persons from black history to make history come alive to her audience, especially her young students. She wrote poetry, short stories and delivered magazines to local nursing homes' Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, OH on Thurs day from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Mark Carpino offici ating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. SNEDDON, Emma Bernice (Norman), 93, of St. Clairsville, OH, for merly of Blaine, OH, passed Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville. She was born in Blaine on March 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ina Belle Wilson Norman. Emma ~TL.was an Elementary Teacher with the Zanesville, Ohio and Shadyside, Ohio School Systems, a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church Blaine, a graduate of Bridgeport High School and Muskingum College, an Eastern Star member, a member of Ohio State Teachers Retirement System and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association; and a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran WAVE. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sneddon, and a brother, Earl W. Norman. Emma is survived by a son, Walter Sneddon of Columbus, OH, a daughter, Bonnie (Dick) Rinkes of St. Clairsville; nephews: Earl J. Norman of Fairborn, OH and Dennis R. Norman (Susan) of Haines City, Fla., three great-nieces and one great-greatniece; seven grandchildren, 1 3 great grandchildren, and six great- greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH, where services will be held Thursday April 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Rothemiund Jr., officiating. Eastern Star services Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Belmont County Honor Guard, on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will fol low at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 296, Blaine, OH 43909. John Sneddon < <2 % Q&C /9*7<3 SNEDDON, John, 81, of %91l/i National Road, Brookside, died Friday at home. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridgeport He was pre ceded in death by his wife, Nora Bernadette Culley Sneddon, in 1978; his parents, Walter and Elizabeth T. Forgie Sneddon; a brother, Alex; four sisters, Nell Albanese Herdman, Margaret Gibbs, Jessie Springer and Jess Bowen. Surviving are a son, John L. of Bethesda; three daugh ters, Margaret J. Bourne of Mait land, Fla., Beth Ann Haleski of Oneonta, N.Y., and Nora Arlene Guzik of Dunedin, Fla.; a brother, Walter of St Clairsville; 10 grand children; six great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Eagles services at 7 p.m. followed by K of C • service at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made Valley Hospice, 137 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. Lanelle Snedden Lanelle Weekley Snedden, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 at Westminister - Thurber Retirement Community. Born in Shadyside, Ohio, on Nov. 6, 1913, a daughter of the late Thomas J. Weekley and Anna Taylor Weekley. Graduated 1933 from St. Clairsville High School, former secretary for the Beckley Methodist Church and retired from Pinecrest Hospital (Beckley, W. Va.) where she was employed as a recreational thera pist. Upon her retirement, she became involved in numerous volunteer opportunities, includ ing Adult Literacy. She is a member of the Sharon Woods Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Thomas and Anna Weekley, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John L. Snedden, her son, Kenneth J. Wheedin in 1986 and brother-in-law, John H. Lantz. Surviving are her sister, Geraldine Lantz, St. Clairsville, Ohio; brother, John D. Weekley, Spring City, Tenn.; step-son, Robert (Gayle) Snedden, Steator, 111.; stepdaughter, Linda Parkis, Palm Coast, Fla.; nephew, John D. (Hilda) Lantz, St. Clairsville, Ohio; niece, Sue Lantz (William) Ralston, Blairstown, Md.; two great-nieces, two great-nephews, five great - great- nephews, and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 at the Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus, where family will receive friends from 11 a.m., Tuesday, until time of service. Entombment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contribtuions to the charity of their choice. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Westminister Thurber Retirement Community for the loving care provided. Mickey Sneddon Mickey Sneddon, 63, of Powell, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at OSU Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Dorothy M. Uchanski. Surviving are her loving hus band, Walter Sneddon, children, Mark (Kerry) Sneddon, Martins Ferry, Jeffrey (Jodie) Sneddon, Dublin, Ohio, Randy (Patty) Sneddon, Chillicothe, Ohio, Jennifer (John) Oddo, North Royalton, Ohio;'sister, Doris (Dean) Nicopolis, Northville, Mich.; brother, Buckey (Virginia) Uchanski, Palmdale, Calif., and nine grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday, May 15, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, (1/2 south of 1- 270). Funeral service will be Monday, at 10 a.m., at Kingwood Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Transplant Program, OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio or Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite #200, Columbus, OH 43212. Robert Sneddon Robert Cornelius Sneddon, Sr., 93, of Lincoln Avenue, Shadyside, died Sunday, Oct. 13* -2-QD-2, at his homeTBoo was bom April 19, 1909, in California, Pa., a son of the late James Calder and Catherine “Kate” Reilly Sneddon. He was a retired maintenance Supervisor at Ohio Edison’s R.E. Burger Plant in Shadyside, a member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church, Shadyside and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Madeline Wilson Sneddon in 1976; two brothers; and a sister. Surviving is a son, Robert C. (Sharon) Sneddon, Jr. of Okeechobee, Fla.; a daughter, Ann Lynn (Charles) Gaskins of Jefferson City, Mo.; five grand children; a step grandson; eight great grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Monday, 11 a.m., until time of funeral services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Donald Perks officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Walter Sneddon Walter Sneddon, 98, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Blaine, Ohio, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, in Wheeling, W. Va. He was born April 3, 1908 in Lore City, Ohio, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Forgie Sneddon. Walter retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville Plant. He was a member of Bridgeport Eagles, Bel-Mon Shrine Club, Bridgeport Masonic Lodge # 181, Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite, Osiris Shrine of Wheeling, the Imperial Council of Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, Colerain V.F.W. #8848 and the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church. Walter helped in founding the Bridgeport Little League and served as an umpire for 50 years. He served his country in the Navy and was a veteran of World War II. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mortz Sneddon; two brothers, John and Alex Sneddon; three sisters, Bess Bowen, Nell Albanese, Margaret Gibbs; one daughter- in-law, Mickey Sneddon. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Norman Sneddon; one son, Walter L. Sneddon of Powell, Ohio; one daughter, Bonnie Rinkes and her hus band, Richard, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, along with seven grandchildren; 12 great- grand- children and two great- great- grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 1 a.m., with the Reverend Byron McElroy officiating. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville, Ohio, with military services by the Belmont County Council of the VFW. Bridgeport Masonic Lodge services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 296, Blaine, Ohio 43909 Ethel N. Snedeker Ethel N. Snedeker, 89, Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, for merly of 10th Street, Moundsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 30 1996, at the Park Health Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1906, in Dilies Bottom, the daughter of the late Alvorde and Ida Toothman Warner. She was a retired teacher, hav ing taught at Limestone Elementary School for over 18 years, and was a member of the First Christian Church, Moundsville, Berean Bible Class and the CWF of the church, the Marshall County Senior Citi zens and the Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Elmer; three sisters, Stella - Boyd, Norman Homan and Eleanor ' Masters. * Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. - Jerry (Noreen) Hedrick of ' Moundsville; a stepson, Junior - Snedeker of St. Clairsville; three { sisters, Mary Crozier of Jacobs- . burg, Mildred Hammond of Shady- “ side and Wilma Plikenton of Freemont, Neb.; two granddaugh ters; a stepgrandson; foujr great- granddaughters; a stepgreat-grandson; a stepgreat-great-granddaughter. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held Saturday at 1 1 a.m., with the Rev. John C. Brownlee offici ating. Burial follows in Greenview Cemetery. Roberts Ridge, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean Bible Class, First Christian Church, 3rd St., and Grant Ave., Moundsville, W.Va. 26041. HERBERT SNEDEKER Herbert W. Sncdcker, Jr., 59, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2014, after a long hard bat tle. The Lord took Herb home to reunite with his mother, Ruth Ann Snedeker and his father, Herbert Snedeker, Sr. He was bom February 3, 1955 to Herbert William and Ruth Ann Snedeker, Sr. in Wheeling, WV. Herbert entered the United States Air Force in 1973; he became a Staff Sgt and was a Radio Relay Equipment Technician. He enjoyed woodwork ing and sales management locally. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Linda G. Snedeker; daugh ter, Shannon Brown of Duluth, MN; son, Herbert W. Snedeker, III of Superior, WI; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle W. and Leslie Snedeker of Youngsville, LA; eight beautiful grandchildren; sister, Lucy Muklewicz of St. Clairsville, OH; brother, TocTd “Snedeker of Wheeling, WV; brother, Jeff Snedeker of Jacobsburg, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by all who loved

hiraVisitation- ~TLwill be. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. funeral service will follow at noon at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E, Fort Walton Beach, FL, with a burial to follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Memorial Foundation contributions can be made in his name to Emerald Coast Hospice. SNEDEKER, Herbert W., Sr., 88, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Saturday, Sep tember 6, 2008, in Belmont Community Hospital, Bel- laire, Ohio. He was born January 8, 1920, in Bellaire, the son of the late Carl and Mar garet Pearl (Bennett) Snedeker. Herbert was a project supervisor for 43 years with ODOT; and was a member of the South Bellaire Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII; and was an avid reader, gar dener and woodworker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthann (Schulter) Snedeker. Herbert is survived by a daughter, Lucy Muklewicz and her husband, Walt, of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three sons, Herbert, Jr. and his wife, Lyn, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Todd and his wife, Jean, of Bethlehem, W.Va., and Jeff and his wife, Tammy, of Jacobs- burg, Ohio; a sister, Camp- sa June Dotson of Morgan town, W.Va.; eight grand children; and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tues day, from 2-8 p.m., at Wil son Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 1 1 a.m. Interment will follow in Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Full military services will be conducted by the Bel mont County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jeanette Snedeker3 ^ Jeanette Wilda Snedeker, St. Clairsville, died today at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Sne was born at Burton, W.Va., daughter of the late Ar thur and Nellie Harker Sayre. She was a member of the Cal vary Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pansy Sayre; a brother, James Sayre. Surviving are her husband, Junior Snedeker; a son, Leonard Snedeker of St. Clairsville: two sisters, Wilma Emfiela of Smithfield and Louise Banfield, both of St. Clairsville; three i brothers, Perman Sayre of Boydsville, Louis Sayre of Southington and Bearl Sayre of St. Clairsville; a grandson. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.. where services will be Monday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Edward Mooney officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairs ville. ___ SNEDEKER, Junior E., 85, of St. Clairsville, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Emerald Pointe Care Center in Bamesville. He was born September 6, 1928 in Glen Dale, West Virginia son of the late Elmer Snedeker and Edna Virginia Trenter Snedeker Sayre. Junior was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloy’s Brilliant Plant. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville; he was very active and enjoyed traveling and spending time with Carol Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Sayre Snedeker; step-father, Bearl Sayre and step-mother, Ethel Snedeker. /V 7 Surviving are his son, Leonard (Liz) Snedeker of St. Clairsville; his compan ion, Carol Groves of Bar- nesville; a grandson, Scott Snedeker; a great-grand daughter, Linda Snedeker and her fiancee, Brian Bai ley; a great-great-granddaughter, Chloe Bailey; a sister, Noreen (Jerry) Hedrick of Moundsville, WV. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Tooth- man Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Erica Harley officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ceme tery, St. Clairsville. The Snedeker family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Cumberland Pointe Care Center and the TRIDIA Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Marie Snedeker

SNELL,sUvi?™ James65 FranklinSne" Sr., 77, of 315 Spring St., Bellaire, died Friday in Bellaire City Hospital. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corp., Steubenville plant, a meter officer for the city of Bellaire and a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Viola Russell Snell; three sons, James Jr., John Michael and Anto- |nio, all of Bellaire; three daughters, iGeorgeann Morris of Columbus, Ruth Harper and Janet Spencer, both of Bellaire; one sister, Juanita Gregory of Youngstown; 13 grandchildren. Friends received at Walter C. Bau- knecht & Son Funeral Home, Bel laire, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, where services will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gar dens, Pleasant Grove. Kristy Lynn (Irvin) Snell, 50, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Hannibal, OH died March 2, 2017 of Acute Leukemia. She was the wife of Michael Snell, mother of Lyndi Snell, daughter of Jon and Connie Irvin, sister of Jill Irvin-Dietz and aunt of Drew Dietz. Private services at the convenience of the family. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Schuetz Funeral Home assisting the family. SNELL, Mary Lou, 76, of Fifth Street, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Monday, May 5, 2003, in the New Martinsville Health Center. She was bom April 18, 1927 in New Martinsville, the daughter of the late Ross and Lena Schup- bach Durig. She was a retired receptionist with 38 years of service from the First National Bank, New Mar tinsville and a member of the First Baptist Church, New Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, William E. Snell in 1988. Survivors include a sister-in- law, Mary Rose Snell of New Martinsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednes day at the Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third Street, New Mar tinsville where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Don Biram officiat ing. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Mar tinsville. MICHAEL SNELL Michael J. “Mike” Snell, 63, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home. He was born December 14, 1950 in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late James F. and Viola Frances (Russell) Snell. Mike retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Wheeling, WV office and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Georgeann Morris. Surviving are his long time companion and friend, Sharon Blount, his son, Cristopher “C.J.” (Kim) Snell of Martins Ferry, a brother-in-law, Phillip Morris of Pataskala, OH, two sisters, Ruth Snell and Janet (Gerald) Spencer both of Bellaire, OH, two broth ers, James F. (Sandra) Snell of Chesapeake, VA and Antonio D. (Lisa) Snell of Cambridge, OH and two grandchildren, Bralen and Torie Snell. ^7" Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Friday, September 12, 2014 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Minister Ruth Snell officiating^^^^^^^^^ SNELSON, Marjorie C. Shannon, 83, formerly of Peters Run Road, Elm Grove, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 in the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born December 16, 1922 in Valley Bend, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harmon and Reva Kittle Shannon. Mrs. Snelson was a retired housekeeper for West Liberty State College and she was a member of the Ebenezer Unit ed Methodist Church, Moundsville, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Snelson in 1995; three brothers, Morris, Nelson and Charles Shannon; four sisters, Helen Arbogast, Velma Shannon,, Ruby Swan son and Hallie Foster; a grand son, Royce “Patches” Wimer. Surviving are two sons, John E. Snelson of Cambridge, Ohio and James L. Snelson of Rip ley, W.Va.; two daughters, Frances A. Wimer and her hus band, Roy of Pineland, Texas and Geneva Horvat and her husband, Mark of Moundsville, W.Va.; five brothers, Kenneth Shannon of Elkins, W.Va., Benny Shannon of Beverly, W.Va, Owen Shan non of Newton Falls, Ohio, Robert Shannon of Arnolds- burg, W.Va, and Harmon “Sonny” Shannon of Dailey, W.Va.; a sister, Geneva Harris of Mill Creek, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Penny Wimer, Christina Snelson and Sonya Lewis; a step-granddaughter, Jessica Reaser; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Kepner Funer al Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tues day, January 17, 2006 with the Rev. Eric Weaver officiat ing. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com SNEZIK, Anna Lagowski, 96, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Friday October 12, 2012 at Forest Hills, SL Clairs ville, Ohio. V She was bom in Bellaire, Ohio on September 23, 1916, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Tokarz Lagowski. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; Bridgeport Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary; and the C.W.C. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Snezik; two daughters, Donna J. Britton and Marlene Frances Snezik; two brothers, Adam and Joe Lagowski; sisters, Stella Chervenak, Edna Janovich, Blanche Gorshe, Helen Kownacki, Mildred Malley, Mary Chepukas. Anna is survived by two sons, Jim (Ranelle) Snezik, and Jerry (Beverly) Snezik; a daughter, Brenda (Donald) Wamsley, all of Bridgeport; a brother, John Lagowski of Bellaire; a sis ter, Genevieve Winert of Calif.; 10 grandchildren and seven great - grandchil dren. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday October 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport, with Rev. John Mucha, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial Contributions may be made to either: Bridgeport Fire and Emergency Department or St. Anthony Catholic Church. SNEZIK, Beverly Ann (Campbell), 54, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Monday, June 3, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was bom November 23, 1958, a daughter of Ida Hoyt Campbell and the late Chalmer “Bud” Campbell. In addition to her moth er. Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Snezik; a daughter, Brandi Snezik and her fiance Frank Nagy of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a brother, Ray (Kris) Campbell of Beallsville; several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Tyler. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services will be held Friday June 7, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. ✓SNEZEK, Joseph P., 89, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, died Sunday Aug, 19. 2001. at his residence. He was bom in Martins Ferry, OH, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1911, a son of the late George and Rosalija Kuznar Snezek. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church Martins Ferry. He was a retired press operator at Marlins Ferry Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh steel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose j S. Bondzeleske Snezek on Aug. 13, ' 2001; and two brothers, John, and Pete Snazek. He is survived by his son, Chester J. and wife Maryanna Snezek; a daughter, Sylvia R. and husband . Edward Baran, both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Jean and hhusband Paul Tetzel, of Akron, OH; five grandchildren; and 8 greatgrandchil dren. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins " Ferry, where friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. MAjys Catholic Church, Martins ' Ferry, with Rev. Father Thomas Magary officiating. Mausoleum Encryptment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Rosary will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. followed by Christian wake ser vice at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contribu tions may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church or SMC 2000 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH SNEZEK, Maryanna (Maryann) L., 72 of Col- erain Pike, Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 after a courageous battle with can cer. Maryann was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August 8. 1936, the daugh ter of Alberto and Helen (Yaczola) Dally of St. Clairsvillc, Ohio. She attended Duquesne University where she met her husband, Chet Snezek, and earned her Bachelor's degree in business adminis tration. Her true love was teaching and she began her career at St. Mary’s Grade School in Martins Ferry, teaching music, history and English. She directed many memorable Christmas shows and 8th Grade musi cals there as well. She also taught English at St. John’s Central High School and one of her greatest pleasures was to meet former students and catch up with their achievements. After her retirement, she worked part- time as a switchboard oper ator for Ohio Valley Med ical Center. Maryann was very involved in the Catholic Church and loved to “pray twice” through her singing. She previously directed the St. Francis Cabrini choir and was a soloist for many years. Until recently she was a volunteered for the Catholic Neighborhood Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. She always had time to listen to her daughters and loved to hear their stories about her grandchildren. She never gave up an opportunity to “teach” and share her wisdom with all of them. She will always be remembered and will have a special place in the hearts of her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends. In addition to Jier father, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby Brayer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her hus band, Chet Snezek; he daughters, Louann Tedrick, Dyann Loudermilk and Bethann Brayer; her sons- in-law, Scott Tedrick, Mike Loudermilk and Bob Bray er; her grandchildren, Bryan Brayer, Tyler Tedrick, Liam Loudermilk, Joey Tedrick and Lena Loudermilk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 6 1 5 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church at 10 a.rn. with Father Dale Tomes as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Scripture services will be held in the funeral home Sunday at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 Slate Road 150, Ray I and, Ohio 43943 or Catholic Neighborhood Center, 18th St., Wheeling, West Virginia 26003. Rose Snezek Rose Sylvia Snezek, 89, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, in "East Ohio RegionaTHospital, Mar- tins Ferry. She was born in Lansing, Ohio, on Monday, April 29, 1912, a daughter of the late Walter and Alice Kaminski Bondzeleske. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and also a mem ber of the Catholic Daughters and Catholic Womens Club, all of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sis ters, Sadie Siecinski and Helen Brink and a brother, Chester Bondzeleske. She is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Snezek; a son, Chester J., husband of Maryanne Snezek and one daughter, Sylvia R., wife of Edward Baran, all of Martins Ferry. Also surviving are five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Mar tins Ferry, where friends may call Wednesday s to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m.. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. Father Thomas Magary the celebrant. Mausoleum encryptment will follow at Mount Calvary Ceme tery, Wheeling, W Va. Rosary will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. followed by Christian wake Service at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or S.M.C. 2000, 20 N.4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 SNIADOSKI, Leonard John, 90, of New Martinsville, W.Va., for merly of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Saturday, August 20, 2011, at his home. / C- He was born January 5, 1921, in Lansing, Ohio, a son of thelate Alexander and Genevieve Sniadoski. He was a retired self- employed electronics tech nician and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII and Korea. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Shaw Sniadoski; a son, Leonard Sniadoski Jr., and a sister, Mary Sniadoski Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (Mark) Stegman of New Martinsville; two sons, Douglas Sniadoski of Long Branch, N.J., and George Sniadoski of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two brothers, Alexander Sniadoski and Marion Sniadoski of Seattle, Wash.; family friend, Carla Smith; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; loved pets, Moose and Pretty Girl. Private services at the convenience of the family at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third St., New Martinsville, W.Va., with James Bickerton offi ciating. Military services by the Sistersville Hono- Guard. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine Ohio. Memorial contribu tions may be made to Olivi Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge, P.O. Box 1 83, Sistersville, WV 26175. doski: i ^A?OSKI, JSltu Shaw, 70, of 55304 Wabash St, Bridge port, died Saturday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by two sons, Irvin and Leonard Jr.; her parents, John Wesley and Myrtle Shaw; two brothers; a grandson. Surviving are her husband, Leonard Sr.; two sons, George L. of St. Clairsville and Douglas A. of New Jersey; a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Barbara) Steg- man of Proctor, W.Va.; three sisters, | Jean Hume of Virginia Beach, Va., Joanne Darling of Las Vegas, and Mildred Parker of Norfolk, Va.; five grandchildren. Funeral liturgy was held Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road Brook- side. Interment in Lynwood Ceme tery, Blaine. ( SNIDER, Adam Nicholas, 12, of Summit Ave., St. Clairsville, Ohio, .died May 1, 2010, at Wheeling Hospital.

CORF, He was born April 3, 1998, in Wheeling, W.Va., son of Charles “Chuck” and Joyce Koval Snider. Adam was a 6th grade student at St. Clairsville Schools where he partici pated in wrestling, football and baseball. V He was a member and altar boy at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Barton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandfathers Charles S. Snider and Stephen Koval. In addition to hisparents, Adam is survived by two brothers Chas and Brandon Snider, his paternal grand mother Patricia (Manuel) Snider-Thomas, maternal grandmother Arleen Koval, his cousins Kayla, Jacob, Kevin, Mason and Madison, his aunts and uncles Marvin and Holly Thomas Charlene and Jay Luft, Carrie and Ben Bailey, Mark Snider, Karen Green, Phyllis, Stephen and Nick Koval. Friends will be received 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Clairsville, where a funeral service Parastas will be held at 1:30 p.m. followed by the visitation. Friends will then be received Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton, Ohio, with Fr. Michael Kabel as cele brant. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Donations in Adam’s memory may be made to: Attn. Secretary WesBanco Bank, 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling. WV 26003- 9912 or any WesBanco bank. SNIDER, Alice, 81, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and formerly of Rayland, Ohio died Friday, April 01, 2011 at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, Ohio, -ft- She was bom on August 24, 1929 in Rayland, Ohio, to the late William Jr. and Nellie (Myers) Bechtel. In addition to her par ents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Shorty” Snider; an infant daughter, Kelly; one brother, William Bechtel and a sister, Norma Ogden. Alice was a lifelong member and a soloist at The United Methodist Church in Rayland, Ohio. For many years, she could be found playing golf at Mazeroski Golf Course. She was a member of The Ohio Valley Chorale and cherished her trip to Romania. Alice was an avid seam stress and loved to make quills. Her quilts will be cherished for years to come. She enjoyed garden ing, and her home was always surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Alice and celebrate her life on Monday, April 4 from 3-8 p.m. at The Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Upland Cemetery. ANNA SNIDER Anna Mae Snider (Kinosz), 81, formerly of Allison Park, Shaler Town ship, passed away on April 30,2016. Anna Mae was the beloved wife of Joseph S Snider (deceased), mother of Marianne (Jeff) Snider Campbell of Litchfield Park, AZ, Cathy Snider of Stoneboro, PA, Jodie Snider (Michelle Delposen) of Prospect, PA and Jon Snider (Carolyn) of Goodyear, Arizona. Beloved Grandmother “Mimi” to Jarrett, Paige, Jenna and Bethany Snider. Anna Mae was born in Yorkville,.OH to Anna and John Kmosz. She married Joe Snider in 1957 then they moved to Pittsburgh, PA. She was proudly employed at Williams Wesco then Pella Windows in Pittsburgh, PA. She loved her grandchil dren, her dogs and the ocean. She was a resident at The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Personal Care Facility in Cabot, PA. She was a member of St. Thomas Church-In-The Fields Episcopal Church. She loved Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis and Engel bert Humperdinck. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She can now join her loving husband, Joe, in Heaven. L* Friends will be received in the Eloise B. Kyper Funeral Home, Inc. 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw, PA., on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 4 - 8 p.m.. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Written tributes and memorials are welcomed and encouraged at www. kyperfuneralhome.com. yfyvfatr'ce Sn'der SNIDER, Beatrice M. Jorgenson, 82, of Wayne Hays Towers, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a member of First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Snider, in February. Sur viving are two sons, Robert of Mar tins Ferry and Joseph S. of Allison Park, Pittsburgh; a daughter, Mrs. John (Sarah Catherine) Dew of St. , Clairsville; a brother, William Jor- ! genson of LeHigh Acres, Fla.; seven ' grandchildren; three great-grand children. Friends received at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Holly .Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SNIDER, Bernice Philome- na, “B.B,” 93, of View Point Lane, Wheeling, W.Va., died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at her home. Bernice was born February 25, 1914, in Wheeling, a daugh ter of the late George and Bemet- ta (Duffy) Wahl. She was a member of St. Vin cent de Paul Catholic Church, Wheeling. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, sewing, and paint ing; and was an avid bridge player. In addition to her parents, Ber nice was preceded in death by her first husband. Herbert Hess; a son, Herbert G. Hess; and, three sisters, Mildred Dougherty, Sarah Huff, and Dorothy Wahl. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, William H. Snider; a daughter, Kathleen M. Sabol of Lewisburg, W.Va.; a daughter- in-law, Kim Hess of Benwood. W.Va.; a brother, George Wahl of Moundsville, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Sean Sabol and his wife. Candy, of Union, W.Va., Erica Sabol of Rich mond, Va., and Julie Johnson of Norwalk, Ohio: three great grandchildren, Jared Johnson, Bryce Sabol, and Seana Sabol; two nieces; two nephews; and several friends. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be private and held at the conven ience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Arrangements are by Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kmgei^tteet^heelin^^^^^ Charles W. "Chuck" Snider, 88, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born Jan. 20,1924 in Weirton, WV a son of the late Louis A. Snider and Alverda (Schweitzer) Snider Mason. He retired in 1985 as Principal of Hilltop School following more than thirty years of service in the Martins Ferry School System. Chuck graduated from Bellaire High School in 1943 where he excelled in basketball. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, having served with the 125th Anti-Aircraft Auxiliary Gun Battalion in Europe. He was a graduate of West Liberty State College in 1953 and West Virginia University in 1956 with degrees in Education and Administration. He began his teaching career in 1953 at the former Zane Central School and also served as Principal at the former South and Elm Schools. He was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon and Trustee. He was also a member of the Martins Ferry Area Historical Society, Belmont County Retired Teachers Association, Life member of the Ohio Education Association, Shadyside Lodge F. & A.M. # 724, Bellaire Alumni Association and West ! Virginia University Alumni Association, Colerain Senior Citizens where he was a past president, Colerain VFW Post #8848 and AARP. Chuck had a keen interest in sports; but he also enjoyed following the students in their careers and achievements. A community volunteer, he worked at the annual soap box derby for many years. Chuck will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Ida Boyer, Alverda lams and Anna Neal. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Betty (Hartline) Snider, two daughters Leslie (Bill) Withers of Columbus, OH and Lynne (Ray) Swicegood of Galloway, OH, a son Louis (Tammie) Snider of Erwin, TN, seven grandchildren; Bill and Justin Withers, Kara, Jessica and Jack Swicegood, Nolan and Cali Snider, six great grandchildren, a niece Evelyn Marling of Bellaire, OH, and a nephew Carl Leroy Boyer of Warren, OH. Friends will be received Sunday 6-8 pm and Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Friends will then be received Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, from 10:00 am until time of service atll:00 am at the Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain, OH with Pastor Joe Ellis officiating. Burial follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Masonic Ritualistic Services will be held Monday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 96, Colerain, OH 43916 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Snider, Former 3 Coyncilman, Dies at Age 70 "^Elmer “Shorty” Snider, former Rayland councilman, died Thursday. - Jamlj, 2000, at home/He was70. P ■ A resident of lUT Church Street, §. Rayland, he was bom Sept. 15, 1929 d in Martins Ferry, the son of the late e-Elmer and Virginia Higgs Snider. d : Snider was a former employee of f( Weirton Steel Corp. for six years; a i former employee of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., for 11 years; a y former employee of Premier Industrial out of Cleveland; and a ‘ self-employed salesman for Leeway Products Inc. in St. Clairsville. He was a member of Rayland ^ Methodist Church; a Marine veteran 1 of World War II; a Warren Township ( Lions member for 16 years having 11 15 years perfect attendance record; 1 he served as Lions president for two f terms and in District Lion capacities, and served for 1 term as a Rayland ^ councilman. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kellie. Surviving are his wife, Alice Bechtel Snider; five sons, Larry of Athol, Mass., Dennis Lynn of Akron, Ohio, David of Steubenville, Kenneth of Wheelwright, Mass., and Scott of San Francisco; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Lawreen) Romey of Bloomingdale; 14 grandchildren; five great-grand children. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Borkoski Funeral Home, 337 Jefferson St., Tiltonsville. Friends then received from 1:30 p.m. Sunday until time of services at 3:30 p.m. at Rayland Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob Glasgow and Thomas Snodgrass officiating. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. A Frances Snider Frances Mae Snider, 98, of Bellaire, died Saturday, Oct. 30. 2004, in Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside. She was bom June 8, 1906, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Albert and Annie Leatherwood Toben. She was a member of the Bridgeport First United Methodist Church and the Bridgeport Order of the Eastern Star #452. ■ In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence W. Snider; one brother, Albert Toben; two sisters, Anna Jones and Ella Schaeffer; and one grandson, David Alan Boccabella. ^ Surviving are three daughters. Beverly Ray, and her husband. John, of Bellaire, Ellen Ann Tekely, and her husband, James, of Bellaire, and Marlene Boccabella, and her husband, Richard, of Hilton Head, S.C.; seven grandchildren; 1 3 great- grand- children and two step- I grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A private funeral service will b< held at the convenience of th< family. Arrangements are made by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. SNIDER, Freda “Bet” G., 89, of New Mar tinsville, WV, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. “Bet” was bom April 15, 1922, in Jacksonburg, WV daughter of the late Edward and Virchie Jackson Wil- son. She was retired cook for Wetzel County Schools, prior to that she was a wait ress at The Court Restau- rant. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Elmer, Delbert and Virgil Wilson; sisters, Lucy Wil son, Leona Wilson, Hazel Tomlin and Kathleen Ice. Surviving are her hus band of fifty-five years, Charles Snider; daughter, Arlene Amos of Reader, WV; granddaughter, Eliza beth (Carl) Hall; four brothers, Edward (Betty) Wilson, Jr. of New Mar tinsville, WV, Bill (Lor raine) Wilson of Woods- field, OH, Roy (Patsy) Wil- sdlHJfScbttsboro, AL, Paul (Norma) Wilson of Ash land, OH; sisters, Wilma Pyles of New Martinsville, WV, Velma Furbee of Sardis, OH, Rachel Under wood of Woodsfield, OH and Betty Emery of Ash land, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-9 Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Jarvis-Williams Funeral Homes, 1224 S. Bridge St., New Martinsville, WV where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2012, with Jeff Tucker officiating. Interment in Northview Cemetery in New Mar tinsville, WV. / Genevieve Snider q SNIDER, Genevieve E., 85, of Bellaire, died FridiLY^Mav 16-, 1997, in-Countrv Club Retirement Center, Bellaire. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bel laire. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A., in 1979; a son, Thomas; her parents, Walter J. and Amelia Stazy Beck Murphy; a sister, Josephine Murphy. Surviving are four sons, Frederick “’Bud" of Paris, Ohio, John F. of Downey, Calif., James G. and David, both of Jacobsburg; a daughter, Karen Kahl of Bellaire; two brothers, Walter Murphy of Shadyside and Joseph Conrad Murphy of Oceanside, Calif.; | 15 grandchildren;- seven great-grand- ; children. Friends received 2-4 &nd 7- ' 9 p.m. Sunday at Bauknecht Funeral - Home, Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with ^ . Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. c | Monday at St. John Catholic Church, ^ Bellaire. Interment in Mount Calvary r Cemetery, Bellaire. Vigil services at ; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. ^ ' '/ft George Snider sW George C. Snider, 84, Davie, Fla., formerly of Jewett, died Monday in Hollywood, Fla. He was a retired construction welder and a Protestant. His parents, William and Nannie Ferguson Snider, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Freda Stewart Snider, four sons, James Snider and Dale Trotter, both of Davie, Bob Snider of Hopedale and Donald (Buck) Walter of Weirton, W.Va.; two daughters, Linda Milligan of Batesville, Ark., and Gladys Anderson of Canton; two brothers, Robert of Steubenville and William of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mary Risdon of Wintersville; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grand children. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Dunlope- Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville, where services will be held at 11 a m , Saturday. Burial follows in Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Wintersville. V—

SNIDER, II. Donald “Don,” 72, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at home, surrounded by his Family. f Bom in Wheeling on July 26, 1936, Don was the son of the late Harry E and Manie Wise Snider. Don was a loving hus band, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was a member of Mt Olivet United Methodist Church, Wheel ing. He was a graduate of Val paraiso Tech and a 1954 graduate of Linsly Military Institute, where he was a member of the Aviators Club. He retired in 1998 with nearly 40 years of service with .The Kroger Company, having worked at the Mar tins Ferry, St Clairsville and Wheeling Stores. As part of his retirement, he became known as the “numbers man” enjoying dominoes, Yahtzee and foot ball pools and was often seen as a dedicated baseball fan at the games of his grandsons. Heath and Schuyler. As an avid beekeeper for 45 years, he was the Presi dent and founding member of the Tri Slate Beekeepers Association, He was a member of the Mt Olivet Lions Club and enjoyed par ticipating in their annual variety show. Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Lily Gellner Snider; three daughters, Debbie Callahan of Wheeling, Dar lene Beecher and her hus band, Chuck, of Bethlehem, and Donna Maden and her husband, Doug, of Delaware, Ohio; a son, Don Snider and his wife, Nancy, of Barnesville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jennifer Par- ento, Tiffany DeMarco, Heath Beecher, Schuyler Callihan and Aubrey Snider; a great-grandson, Crew Par- ento and his loving pal, Maverick. Friends received on Tues day, January 20, 2009 and on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling where services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at* 1 1 a.m. with the Rev Greg Markins officiat ing. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheel- ing. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hos pice, 132 Peters Run Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003. SNIDER, John Howard, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Monday September 26, 201 1 at Heartland Lansing. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on August 15, 1936, a son of the late Ray H, Snider Sr. and Lena (Hitchcock) Snider. ft He was a retired employ ee of Sears and JC Penny and an avid Steeler Fan. John is survived by his sister, Virginia (Eugene) Paoletti; a brother, Ray Snider Jr.; two nieces, Karen Schramm and Theresa Teasdale: and his caretaker and friend, Johnett McMillan. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and also Friday, September 30. 201 1 from noon until time of service at 4 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Interment will follow at a later dale at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Johira Snider John Percy Snider, 62, RD 1, Dillonvale, died Tuesday, June 29, at the Martins Ferry Hospital. {yorn m Wheeling, He was June 21, 1909, a son of the late Charles T. and Emma Bruhn Snider. He was a member of the Smithfield Masonic Lodge 182, F and AM, Dillonvale Eagles Lodge 1572, Dun Glen Local 2180 and was a retired machinist from the Bud Mine of Y and 0 Coal Co. Surviving are his widow, Minnie Claire Jackson Snider, three sons, James C. of Garfield Heights, John of Maynard, Terry at home, three daughters, Mrs. Don Lewis and Mrs. Robert Kelley, both of Dillon vale, Mrs. Virgil Shipley of Flushing, three brothers, Howard T. Weaver of Zepher Hills, Fla., David Lee Weaver of Massillon and Edward C. Weaver of Wintersville, two sisters, Mrs. Robert McLean, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Robert Raum of Covington, Ky., and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in Dillonvale with Pastor Eric Martin officiating, assisted by Rev. Richard Shipley. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. rriiiriiHiBiirffiMMM 7 Joseph Sniderj^jsJ Joseph W. Snider, GO, a resi dent of Wayne Hays Towers, ; Martins Ferry, died Monday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was born April 8, 1904 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Sarah Snead Snider. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel ' Corp., Martins Ferry Plant, and a member of the Martins Ferry First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Robert, George, Wilbur, Roland, Harold, Fran cis, and a sister, Nora. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Jorgenson Snider; two sons, Robert Snider of Martins Ferry and Joseph S. Snider of Allison Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. John (Sarah Catherine) Dew of St. i Clairsville; seven grandchil- ' dren and three great-grand- / children. Members of the family will j ' receive friends at the Heslop ' Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, < today 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday f 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where ser- ' vices will be held Thursday at * 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. James ^ Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, \ Martins Ferry. SNIDER, Martha Lynne, 64, of Glencoe, Ohio, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at her home. She was born February 14, 1 946, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Kenneth Laverne Neitzelt and Karen Lucille Brown Neitzelt. In addi er par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eugene Snider Sr.; a brother, Kenneth Laverne Neitzelt Jr.: and six infant brothers and sisters. Surviving are her chil dren, Sharon (Dennis) Fletcher of Glencoe, Richard Eugene Snider Jr. of Columbus and William (Cari) Snider of St. Clairsville; a sister, Kathy (Bill) Goddard of Surfside, S.C.; and grandchildren, I Nicholas Fletcher and Shay ■Snider. I A private committal will Ibe held at the convenience ■of the family. Arrangements by ■Toothman Funeral Home. Mary Snider /xjiol% Mary M. Snider, 85, 1934 Pinelawn Drive, Toledo, formerly of Bellaire and Shadyside, died Sunday in Toledo. She was born Oct. 1, 1905 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Wilson Marling. She was the owner of the former Nu-Smart Shoppe at Bridgeport and a member of the Bellaire Presby terian Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Young, Hobart Marling, Joseph Marling, Robert Marling and a sister, Minnie Ault Bello. Surviving are a ' daughter, Virginia Cartwright, with whom she made her home; three sisters, Helen Jones of Sebring, Ruth Hess of Columbus and Martha Bello of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandsons and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the ■ Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wed nesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen Sparling officiating. Burial follows in Belmont County Memo rial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the North West Ohio Hospice, 3314 Collingwood Blvd., ■ Toledo, Ohio, 43610. SNIDER, Nila Laverne, 73, of New Martinsville, W.Va., died Friday, March 16, 2012 at WetzA-County Hospital. Nila was born FebFuary 18, 1939 in Farmington, W.Va., daughter of the late Sherald and Eula Ramsey Yocum. She was a former employee of Paden City Middle School, Wetzel County Hospital and Save- a-Lot; was a homemaker, loved camping, fishing and gardening, a painter, powder puff mechanic and Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Charles Yocum; and sister, Wilda Yocum. Surviving are three sons, Bryan (Carol) Snider of Friendly, W.Va., Brent (Cindy) Snider of Tim- berville, Va., and Scott (Kelly) Snider of Clarjng- top, Ohio; two daugKfers, Kim" (Steven) Mathews of Paden City, W.Va., and Julie (John) Snider of Tim- berville, Va.; brother, Quentin (Frances) Yocum of Warren, Ohio; sister, Shirley Terek of Paden City, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At Nila’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made in Nila’s name to Journey Hospice, 314 Wells St., Sistersville, WV 26175. Expression of sympathy may be made www.jaryjsfu- neralhomes.com. SNIDER, Ray H., 62, of Lansing, Ohio, passed Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Peterson Rehabilitation Center, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born in Wheeling on May 18, 1951, a son of the late Ray Howard Snider Sr. and Lena Hitchcock Snider. He was a member of Lansing Sportsman Club; former employee of Home’s in Wheeling; and a cook at OVMC and Mehlman’s Cafiteria./L~ In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Snider. Ray is survived by a sis ter, Virginia (Eugene) Paoletti of Lansing; nieces, Karen Schramm of Lansing and Theresa (Bob) Teasdale of Bridgeport; great-nieces, Stephanie (Justin) Myers of Lansing, Marissa and Jennifer Teasdale of Bridgeport; great-great niece and nephew, Justin and Alana Myers; and Tyler Teasdale. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services will be held Tuesday July 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Rev. James Hoff, officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Ray 5mdej S^. Ray H. Snider Sr., 80, Springhil Rd., Riverview Heights, Bellaire died Monday. He was born in Wheeling, January 9, 1909, son ol the late John Andrew and Frances Elizabeth Conner Snider. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hitcock Snider. He was a Protestant and a retired employee of the Wheel- ! ing-Pittburgh Steel Corp., Ben- wood plant. f Surviving are two sons, John Snider ana Ray H. Snider Jr., of Bellaire; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Virginia) Paoletti of Lansing; a brother, Harry Snider of Wheeling; a sister, Virginia Brinkman of Wheeling; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, where services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Paul M. Sitko of ficiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancert Society, Ohio Valley Chapter. SNIDER, Richard Eugeil^, J>0, of Glencoe Road, Belmont, died Saturday, June 21. 1997. at home. He was employed at Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corp., Follansbee coke plant, was a Methodist and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Snider and Zella Norman Snider Clark; his step father, Lester Clark; several stepsis ters. Surviving are his wife, Martha Neitzelt Snider; two sons, Richard Jr. of Columbus and Bill at home; a daughter, Sharon Snider of Belmont; a brother, Harold of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Audrey Lay of Snadyside; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 • and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Warnock Cemetery. Full military graveside- honors will be conducted by the Bel mont County Council of American Legions. Memorial contributions- may be made to Wheeling Health, Right, 88 14th St., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. nieces RobeeijgnAj Robert W. Sm der, 62, of RD 1 Ferryview, Martins Ferry, died Friday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was bom Dec. 13, 1922, in Martins Ferry, a son of the lae Joseph W. and Beatrice J orgenson Snider. A laborer for the Ohio Coal and Construction Co. and a former member of the Martins Ferry Police Department, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Macting Ferry, Redmen Club and VFW Post #3613, both of Martins Ferry; and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sons, Robert J. of Matins Ferry, Richard of Sarasota, Fla. and David of New York City; a daughter, Jill Lynn Jobb of Martins Ferry; a sister, Mrs. John (Sarah Catherine) Dew of St. Clairsville and a brother, Joseph S. Snider of Allison Park, Pa.; three grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, ■today and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to ■9 p.m., where services will be (Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the ■Rev. Rick Miller in charge. ■Burial follows in Holly Memori- (al Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Tammy Jo Datkuliak Snider 1969-2013 Tammy Jo Dalkuliak Snider, 43, of Jacobsburg, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. She was born September 23, 1969 in Bamesville, a daughter of Tillie Wells and the late Robert Datkuliak. Tammy was a graduate of Bamesville High School and a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ. Surviving in addition to her mother of Bamesville, are her husband, Greg Snider; four children, Ricky Taylor of Bamesville, Gregory Snider and Renee Snider, both of Follansbee, and Jason Lanch of Martins Ferry; a sister, Bobbie Jo (Terry) Roth of Reynoldsburg;. her grand mother, Eileen Wells, of Bamesville; three grand children, Erika, Brian, and Andrew Snider; a nephew, L. T. Roth; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. j3 Visitation was Monday September 23, at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville where funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Beallsville Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.harperfli.net. Virginia Snider \liSO^a. Virginia Snider, 74, of 124 N. Pleasant Avenue, Niles, died Sunday morning in Warren General Hospital following a brief illness. She was bom Oct. 30, 1918 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late William and Ada Sweitzer Timberlake. She was a retired employee of General Motors, Lordstown. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter. Surviving are her husband, Nor man O.; a son, William E. of Niles; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Norma) Danadic of Niles and Judy Heplcr of Lordstown; a brother, William Timberlake of Bellaire; a sister, Mar tha Jones of Niles; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Reese-Wynn-Winyard-McDermott P Funeral Home, Niles, 2 to 4 and 7 to ^ 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Niles City Cemetery. VIRGINIA SNIDER Virginia Lee Snider, 79, of Toronto passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the Weirton Geri atric Center, Weirton, WV. She was born July 24, 1935, in Marietta, OH, the daughter of the late Herman Styer and Josephine Newton Russell. Virginia was a former member of the First United Methodist Church, Toronto and was retired from the for mer Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus band, Amell A. Snider, Jr. in 2012, whom she married August 21, 1962; brothers, Robert K. and Waller McCrae Styer and sister, Helen Irene (Rene) Styer. Virginia is survived by her son, Michael Ray Styer of MingoJ£Lr-OH; grand- childrelTMichelle “Shelby” Lynn Styer of Mingo Jet., OH, and Crystal (Scott) Fluharty of Toronto, OH; and sister, Joanna Casto of Vienna, WV. Friends and family will gather for visitation 5-8 p.m. ‘Saturday, December 13, at the Clarke funeral Home, 302 Main St., Toronto, OH. A celebration service of Virginia’s life will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funer al home with Pastor Kenn Sickle officiating. Following Virginia’s wishes, she will be cremated.MemoriaT^oh(ributions in memory of Virginia may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3695B Board- man-Canfield Rd., Suite 301, Canfield. OH 44406 SNIDER, William Edward, 64, died at 10:30 a.m. October 6, 2009 at the St. Joseph Health Center. He was born in Bellaire on May 16, 1945 to Norman Otis and Virginia May (Timberlake) Snider. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Fischer, whom he married May 18, 1968; two sons and two daughters, Edward William (Heather) Snider, Stacy Snider, Lisa K. (Heinz) Scheidigger and Charles Norman Snider; five grandchildren and two sisters. Friends may call at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles, Ohio, on October 8, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. Mass of Christian bur ial will be at Saint Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2009. Material contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley or Saint Stephen’s School Tuition Angel Fund. Snr 3 l udra 80, of 54520 Cove Road, Powhatan Point, died Monday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was a retired employee of the Powhatan Community Clinic and a Methodist. i She was preceded in death by her' husband, Oscar A., in 1966; her parents, Blaine and Dellas Hoyt • ! Erlewine; a sister, Reva Erlewine.» Surviving are a son, Gerald L. of1 1 Powell, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. 1 Arthur (Sandra) Granda of Colley- ville, Texas; three grandchildren, c t Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. £ ( Wednesday at Bauknecht Funeral '< Home, Powhatan Point, where ser vices will be held at 2 p.m. > Thursday. Interment in Powhatan |j Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart c Association, Belmont County Chap- . ter, P.O. Box 573, St. Clairsville, J, Ohio 43950. { fU'*

m W'

f I

VV: i'

Dane F. Snively Dane Fredrick Snively, 48. of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home. He was born June 12, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of Kathryn Snively and the late Fred Snively of Powhatan Point. Dane was employed with the Ohio Valley Coal Company and was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his father, Fred, was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Louella Muster Snively and his maternal grandparents L.A. and Elsie Roth Bigler. Dane (Fredrick) was sur vived by his loving mother, Kathryn Snively, his fiance, Sharon Orosz; one son, Michael Bumgardner and fiance Tiffany Tiger; two step daughters, Kimberly Lofton . and husband, Benjamin Lofton and Christy Bumgardner; five grandchildren, Kali, Brennan, Tresta, Dylan and Taylor Dane. Dane had many friends and family. Dane (Fredrick) was laid to rest on April 13, 2007 at the Powhatan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003. SN1VELY, Donald O., 78, of Newark, Ohio, died Monday, October 20, 2008, in The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1930, in Uniontown, Ohio, • to the late Chancie and Freda (Neiswanger) Snively. Mr. Snively was a veteran of the United Slates Army, faithfully serving his Country during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed by the Roper Corporation and was the owner of Don’s Bike Shop. Mr. Snively had also been a truck driver for Riss International and Able Transit. He enjoyed hunting and Fishing and. in recent years, had done small appli ance repair. He was well known for being able to fix anything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, by three sisters. He is survived by h'is beloved wife of 56 years. Doris M. (Bruce) Snively; five children, Dennis (Debbie) Snively of Newark, Dixie (Paul) Blackley of Syracuse, N.Y., Diana “Diny” (Mark) Christenberry of Newark, Denise (Mike) Lieber of Newark and Darla Snively of Zanesville. Ohio; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Ruth) Snively of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jim (Lois) Snively of Newark; four sisters, Lois Costain of Phoenix, Ariz., Millie (Jack) Clark and Audrey (John) Ruscak all of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Mescal Buchanan of Newark; brother-in-law, Dave McGary of Flushing, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; faithful compan ions, his dogs, Hercules and Buddy; and his grand-dog, Mugsy. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m.. on Friday, October 24. 2008, at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street. A funeral service for Mr. Snively, will be held at 7 p.m., on Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Alta Funeral & Cremation Service. Military honors will be observed at the funeral home by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. - Memorial contributions may be made to the t , Eleahore, 84, of 54295 Pipe Creek Road, Jacobsburg, died Thursday at home. She was a member of the New Hope ' Methodist Church, Dilles Bottom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, in 1969; two sons, infant George and James Dudley Snively; her parents, Roy U. and Myrtle Shaffer Wallace; a brother, Urias Wallace; two grandchildren. Surviving are a son, M. Fred Snively of Bellaire; two daughters, Velma June McHenry of St. Clairsville and Doris Littleton of Shadyside; two brothers, Earl Wallace of Newark, Ohio, and Jake Wallace of Pipe Creek; three sisters, Velma Wallace of Pipe Creek, Mary Ann Day of Shadyside and Doris Bolick of Hickory, N.C.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Friendsp received 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 ^ and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Bauknecht P Funeral Home, Shadyside, where-^; ( services will be held at 1 1 a.m Monday. Interment in Powhatan -■ ; Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Order of , : Eastern Star No. 489 Captina^i Chapter will conduct services at 7;30 p.m. Sunday. Freda Sniveiy i' Freda E. Sniveiy, 82, 2855 Washington St., Bellaire, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Audrey Ruscak, St. Clairsville. She was born at Neffs, l, 1906, a daughter of the late William and Mary Ruble Neiswanger. /$£? She was a memoeT of Clarksburg United Methodist Church. She ws preceded in death by i her husband, Chancie 0. Sniveiy; j a daughter, Wilma Jean Lam- j mers; three brothers and four ' sisters. , Surviving are three sons, ] Charles 0. of Cincinnati, Donald O. and James J., both of Newark; ] six daughters, Mary Louella Digiandomenico of Bellaire, < Mescal Buchanan of Newark, Lois Costtain of West Palm Beach, I Fla Audrey Ruscak and Mildred Clark, both of St. Clairsville, .Delores (Debbie) McGary of Flushing; three sisters, Helen Thornton of Westland, Mich., , Hazel Pacesky of Dearborn .Mich., and Pearl Moose of, Barberton; 32 grandchildren, 25, great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, where services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Jim Porter officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Clairs ville. i James Sniveiy James F. (Fred) Sniveiy, 64, 161 First St., Powhatan Point, died Saturday at his home. He was born July 4, 1923, in Powhatan Point, a son. of the late James A. and Luellart Muster SniveiyJ/] i An employee of North Ameri--f can Coal No. 6 Mine, he was a } member of the Powhatan Presby-I terian Church, president of the Powhatan Cemetery Board and a , veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Arch, Michael and , George Sniveiy; a sister, Wilma ~ Densmore. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Bigler Sniveiy; a son, Dane at ! home; a brother, Terry Sniveiy of Powhatan Point; two sisters. June Radanovich of Akron and Nelle Hill of Bellaire. : Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, , Powhatan Point. Monday, 2 to 4 ( and 7 to 9 p.m., nere services will [ be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, • Powhatan Point. i Memorial contributions may be ^ made to the Powhatan Emergen- ; cy Squad. James Snively *]|^w5 James Millison Snively, 74, Sun City, Calif., formerly of Martins Ferry, died Thursday, July 20, 1995 at his home. He was a retired employee of Toyota of Riverside, Calif, and a former employee of Warren Ander son Ford in Riverside. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 1950 in Bel- laire. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Drewett Snively; a daughter, JoAnne Coty of Mill Creek, Wash.; a son, James of Riverside; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchil dren; two brothers, Jack of Bend, Ore. and Robert S. of Waynesboro; a sister, Betty Ann Lewis of Martins Ferry. Friends will be received at the Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary in Riverside from noon to 5 p.m. to day, where services will be held Monday at I p.m. Burial in Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside. SNIVELY, Joseph R. A Funeral Mass for Joseph R. Snivcly, 65, of Newark, will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2014, with Rev. JCP Sullivan, Parish Priest as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Newark. Joseph died at The Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born in Bellaire, OH. o_n April 30, 1948, to the late George Arnold and Rose Catherine (Swiner) Snively. Joseph was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and was very active in his faith. He was a longtime member of the Fruit of the Vine Prayer Group and enjoyed sharing his musical talents on the guitar. He worked for many years as an x-ray and radi ology technician at Licking Memorial Hospital until his retirement. Joseph is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elsie (Pittman) Snively, of the home; his son and daugh ter-in- law, Shane and Susan Ladd Snively of Charlotte, NC; his daughter and son-in- law, Mindy and Michael Ladd of Raleigh, NC; his grandchildren, Abigail, Elyssa, Camryn, Sophia, and Samuel; his sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Patrick Snyder of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Joseph M. Snively. The family requests memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter, 740 Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Suite 225, Worthington, OH 43085. www.central- oh @cff.org To share your memory of Joseph or leave a condo lence for the family, please visit www.reedegan. com. SNIVETO Bel- laire, died Tuesday in Shadyside Care Center. She was a retired organist for United Church of Christ, Bellaire, and the First United Meth odist Church, Bellaire, an accompa nist for the Fassig Studio of Dance, and a member of United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Snively; two brothers, Louis and George Rodewig. Surviving are a son, Richard of Shadyside; a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Emily) Cronenwett of Findlay, Ohio; two sisters, Margaret Rodewig of Barrington, R.I., and Elizabeth Miller of Middletown, Ohio; six grandchildren; three great-grand children. Friends received at Bau- knecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Arrange ments are incomplete. Memorial con tributions may be made to the United Church of Christ. » Naomi M. Snively 'tZ, Naomi M. “Billie” Snively, 61, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Powhatan Point, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998 atTampaTShe wasTSonrln Bellaire. She was a life member of VFW and American Legion. Surviving are two sons, Rodney Miramont and Scott Miramont, both of Tampa; a daughter, Julie Miramont of Tampa; a brother, George Wallace of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Shirley Phillips of Woodsfield and Anna Louise Palmer of Jacobsburg; a grandson. She was cremated and her ashes scattered at sea on Mother’s Day. Arrangements by Mark in Funeral Home, Town & Country Chapel. SNIVELY, MSGT Patrick Sam, 46, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. Sam was bom October 10, 1962, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Katherine “Kata’ Vichich Snively and the late Terry E. Snively Sr. Sam was a 1981 graduate of River High School. In July of 1981, he took his oath to the USAF at the Federal Building in Pittsburgh, Pa. After com pleting basic training, he attended technical training at Chanute AFB in Illinois to become an aircraft fuel sys tems repairman. MSGT Snively served in Desert Storm. He ended his career as Production Superintendent with the 61 st AMU “Top Dogs” and retired from the AF in September 2007. He was a member of the Powhatan Presbyterian Church; Powhatan Legion Post No. 226; and Powhatan VFW Post No. 5565. Sam is survived by his mother, Katherine “Kata” Vichich Snively of Powhatan Point; two sons, Stone Snively and Curtis Spence of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Terry (Rose) Snively Jr. of Powhatan Point, and John (Marilyn) Snively of Plain City, Ohio; a sister, Jeannine Snively of Galloway, Ohio; five nephews; four nieces; and six great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Sunday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m., Monday with the Reverend Marian Glass officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. The Powhatan Veterans Honor Guard will conduct raveside Military Honors. i ■ SNIVELY, bichard L. “Dick,” 71, of 4801 Jefferson Ave., Shady- side, died Tuesday at home. He was a retired employee of Ohio Power Co., Kammer plant, Moundsville, a member of Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church, Shadyside, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Martha Rodewig Snively; a brother, John. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Didisse Snively; three sons. Dale J. of Bellaire, Glenn M. of Shadyside and Clifford R. of New- • port News, Va.; a sister, Emily Cro- i nenwett of Findlay, Ohio; three 2 grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 | and 7-9 p.m. today at Bauknecht „ Funeral Home, Shadyside, where , services will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs- ' day. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. American Legion Post No. 52 services at 7 p.m. today. Ionic Lodge No. 438 F. & A.M. r 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Lincoln d Avenue United Methodist Church, t 3838 Lincoln Ave., Shadyside, or the Community Home Care and Hos pice, 439 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, i W.Va. 26003. Robert Snively Robert L. Snively, 55, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Thursday, Sept_5, in Las "Vegas, where he resided since 1991. He was bom in Balmont County. Ohio in 1947, a son of the late Hiram and Naomi Sleasman Snively. He was a 20 year resident of Wooster and an 18 year employ ee of The Timken Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harvey Snively. Surviving are his wife,. Connie Rondy Snively whom he married in 1967.; one daughter, Kim Stryker of Granville, Ohio; one brother, Elmer Snively of Congress, Ohio; three sisters, Lila Ruschak of Alledonia, Ohio; Verna Crooks of Barnesville, Ohio and Nada Keylor of Woodsfield, Ohio. A Memorial Service was held Sept. 21 at the Zioin Lutheran Church, 301 N. Market St., Wooster, with Rev. Alan Nathan officiating. z SNIVELY,?pp: TerryyM Kugene,vely 66, of 87 Mellott St., Powhatan Point, died Wednesday at home. He was a retired employee of North American Coal Co., a member of Powhatan Point Presbyterian Church and an Army veteran of World War II. S ir iving are his wife, Katherine ‘‘Kata” Vichich Snively; three sons,i Terry Jr. of Powhatan Point, John of Richwood, Ohio, and Sam of Yellow Springs, Ohio; a daughter, Jeanninej Carpenter of Barnesville; a brother,! Jim of Indiana; two sisters, Nell Hilll of Bellaire and June Radanovich ofl Akron; seven grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at] Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Powha tan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. American Legion services at 7 p.m. today. Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Fire Department and Emergency Squad. , !t Williami .Snively. a ^Mrchael ^J26 21st St., Bellaire, diedThurs- gay. Se.pu-2X_La£g at his home. He was bom Feb. 21, 1935 in Bel laire, a son of Thelma E. Newlon Snodgrass and the late Luther Eu gene Snodgrass. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War and also retired from the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the VFW Post 626, the American Legion Post 52, both of Bellaire and a Methodist. SurWying, in addition to his mother of Shadyside, are his com panion, Emma Morgan- a son hrntiPaS ¥xorgan of Bellaire; two and Hen ^injam of Woodsfield a?d tennis of Bellaire; a sister Mrs. Robin (Barbara) Frasnelly of Lansing; six grandchildren. Friends will be received today 2 jo 9 p.m. at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held at 11 a m. Monday, with the Rev. Donald Upson officiating. Burial follows in Mount CaWary Cemetery, Bellaire. Full military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont ounty Council of the American Legion. Earl J. Snodgrass Earl J. Snodgrass, 73, Colum bus, fji^d Tup^dny, April 1QQ7 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was bom Sept. 9, 1923 in Mar tins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph B. and Marie R. Snodgrass. He was a retired police officer of the Columbus Police Dept, a member of Capital City Lodge 9 FOP, Central Ohio Retired Police Officers Assn., Guadalcanal Cam paign Veterans, life member of First Marine Division Association, American Legion Post 38 and VFW Post 3613, both of Martins Ferry, and a Marine veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane Snodgrass. Surviving are his son, Mark B.; a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Rebecca) Weber; four grandchildren; a sis ter, Ruth Snodgrass Greeley; sev eral nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ruther- ford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, where ser vices will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial follows in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association of Central Ohio, 1580 King Avenue, I Columbus, Ohio 43212. •fr ^

HansonT3M8S31& Road, Bridgeport, died Wednesday morning at Wheeling Medical Park. He was born Sept. 28, 1921 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Lewis and Kathryn Laase Snodgrass. He was retired structural iron worker with Local 549. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Latham Snodgrass; four sons, Roger of Barnesville, Mark of Moundsville, James of the home, Gregory Moore of Martins Ferry; three daughters, Cathy Coffman of Oklahoma, Helen Fredrick of Martins Ferry, Beth Miller of Bridgeport; four brothers, Charles of St. Clairsville, Kenneth of Bridgeport, Alfred and Paul, both of Martins Ferry; 13 grand children. Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, where ser vices will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Allen officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Franois Snodgrasso^c i Francis T. Snodgrass, 79, formerly of North Third Street, Martins Ferry, died Thursday, September 2,1993, in Hcartland-Lansing Nursing Home. He was bom Sept. 23, 1913 in Mar tins Ferry, son of the late Arthur P. and Mary Golden Snodgrass. He was owner-operator of the Iformer Snobby’s New Stand, ’Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. r He was preceded in death by his wife Jacquelyn O’Connor Snodgrass. * Surviving arc a son, Francis Jr. of Martins Ferry; a stepson, Carl Briggs of Plano, Texas; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Shreve of Bellaire; a grandson. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martins Ferry Library. Frank Snodgrass Frank Herdman Snodgrass, Cherry Street, Waverly, ^ch&LSaL- urdav. March 2. 1996, nt the Med ical Center Hospital, Chillicothe, after an extended illness. He was k°rn in Martins Ferry, Oct. 22, 1915, a~son oi me late Frank W. and Isabelle Herdman Snodgrass. A former resident of St. Clairsville, he managed the Ohio Fuel Gas Co., before moving to Waverly in 1960 to become gener al manager of the Pike Natural Gas Co.; Waverly and Hillsboro. He retired in 1980. He also served four years in the U.S. Army Air Force and was stationed in England during World War II. He was a member of the Waverly Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club in Waverly and Hillsboro and the American Legion Merritt Post 142, Waverly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Robert Snodgrass and two grandchildren, Amy Snodgrass and Tommy Snodgrass. Surviving are his wife, Rita Jane Cox Snodgrass; seven children, Jane Reed, Jim Snodgrass, Richard Snodgrass and Kathryn Chance, all of Waverly; John Snodgrass of Douglas, Ga., Tom Snodgrass of Wichita, Kan., and Anne McMillan of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two grand daughters and 12 grandsons. Visitation will be held at the Botkin Funeral Home, Waverly, today, 4 to 9 p.m., with a wake serice at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian ; Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chillicothe, with the Rev. Donald Franks the celebrant. Burial follows in Evergreen Cemetery, Waverly, with military graveside | services conducted by American Legion Merritt Post 142 of Waver- iy. Geneva Snodgrass^A^. nr*v?/ncva George Snodgrass, 8X o Wayne L. Hays Tower, Marlins pen7, died Thursday, May 26, 1994 at her home. She was bom January 14, 1909 in Indiana, Pa., a daughter ot the late Howard F. and Hilda V. Miller George. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur G. Snodgrass; a brother, Paul George; a sister, Helen Tcmplin. Surviving are a half-sister, Patsy Lewis of Martins Ferry; several nieces and nephews; several great- nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Satur day at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, with Monsignor Stanley Zckas officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Mar tins Ferry. Harold Snodgrasses^ Harold E. Snodgrass, 89, Elm Slreci, Marlins Ferry, died Sunday in Wheeling Hospital. He was bom Jan. 11, 1904 in Marlins Ferry, son of the late Harry P. and Edna McCon- naughy Snodgrass. He was a retired employee of the former Schulick-Taylor Wholesale Distributor in Wheeling, a member of Grace United Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, American Legion Post No. 38 and a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother, William G. Snodgrass; a sister, Blanche Miles. Surviving are his wife, Pauline E. Lowdermilk Snodgrass; several nieces and nephews. Q Friends will be received 7 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p_rn. Tuesday at Heslop Funerd Home Martins Ferry. Services will be.held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Bill Webster of ficiating. Burial follows in Unwood Cemetery, Blaine. Snodgrass Bnr 5? (Cramer) Snodgrass, ^rn Dec. 7 1916, Wheeling, Tina' L‘vccI at Ohio Street, ‘••tonsville, Ohio, since 1942. ne spent the final three years of cr lire at Midway Manor in ^niontown, Ohio and died at ^kron City Hospital, March 2, 2004. Pre-deceased by parents, Julia (Gingaleski) and Waclau Krasnicki. Husbands, Ralph W. Carmer, first husband and Robert L. Snodgrass, second husband. Two sisters, Sally (Vince) Mullaney and Julia (Michael) Pobolish and two brothers, Alfonse Krasnicki and Raymond Smith. A son, R. William (Bill) Cramer. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, C. Michele (Jay) MacGregor; a daughter-in-law, Marlena J. Cramer; two sisters, Victoria (Frank) Vass and Mary (Joseph) Emery; one brother, Julius (Mary Ann) Dziewatkoski; nephews: Carl and Chris Emery, Frederick Vass, Julius, Nicholas and Michael Dziewatkoski; nieces: Katherine (Raphael) Chirinos, Anna (Mark) Salvaterra, Patricia (Brian) Bisbocci, Theresa (Mark) Buzek and Elaine (Michael) Roshak; grandchildren: Maura (Drew) Lattocha, Gretchen Lucas, Christopher Cramer, Megan M. MacGregor, Ian C. MacGregor and Julia N. MacGregor; great grandchildren: Andrew and Aaron Lattocha, William Cramer and Eleanor and Benjamin Lucas. Many great nephews and nieces. She held many jobs but retired fro the Post Office after 20 years of service. Very active in the Church where she was a life long member, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiltonsville. PTA of St. Joseph School, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Francis Society. Taught CCD for many years. Special Olympics. She was involved in all aspects of Church life. Visitation will be held Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat ed, Saturday morning at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, with Monsignor George Coyne and Monsignor Thomas Petronek concelebrating. Burial follows at Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio. Vigil service, 8:30 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Helen to the St. Joe’s Church in lieu of flowers.

SNODGRASS,ismnm Helen V.,ss 79,/, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bridge port, died Tuesday in Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was a former catering manager with 25 years of service at the McLure House, Wheeling, and a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport. She was preced ed in death by her husband, James W. Snodgrass Jr., on Sept. 11,1990; her parents, William Henry and Cora Moore Price; five brothers, Okey, Forest, Vernon, Chesley and Ray Price; four sisters, Verle Carson, Eva Heatherington, Irene Reed and Pauline Watt. Surviving are a daugh ter, Mrs. Terry (Susan) Elson of Bel- laire; a brother, Robert Price of Bel- laire; two grandchildren, David and Ann; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bel- laire. Arrangements are incomplete. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seeing Hand Assocition Inc., 737 Market St., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003 or Kirkwood Presby terian Church, Lincoln Avenue and Bennett Street, Bridgeport, Ohio i /non J a cq u e I gwSnadmrass Anna Jacqueline/ Snodgrass, 60, a resident of 22 N. Third St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in the East Ohio Regional Hos pital at Martins Ferry. She was born Jan. 21,1925 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late John O’Connor and Edna May O’Connor. She was preceded in death by a brother Bernard O’Connor. Surviving are her husband, Francis Snodgrass; a daughter, Mrs. Burlen (Carolyn) Shreve of Bellaire; two sons, Carl Briggs of Plano, Texas and Francis Snodgrass Jr. of Martins Ferry; a sister, Sarah Stockman of McMurray, Pa.; two brothers, Fred O’Connor of Martins Ferry and John O’Connor of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Her body was donated to West Virginia University at Morgan town, W.Va., for medical research. James Snodgrass Jxi/uj James W. Snodgrass Jr., 76, Ionir Drive, St. Clairsville, formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday in Wheel ing Hospital. He was born August 28, 1914 at Bridgeport, son of the late James and Abbie Smith Snodgrass Sr. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pitt- sburgh Steel, Yorkville plant, a member of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville Lions Club, Bridgeport Masonic Lodge #181, Hope (Jommandary #026, Osiris Shrine where he served as Potentate, Bel-Mon Shrine i Club, and Bellaire Chapter #107 of Royal Arch Masons. He was president of the Belmont-Monroe AAA Club from 1979 until the time of his death and served as a board member of the Seeing Hand As sociation. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Fankhauser. Surviving are his wife, Helen Price Snodgrass; a daughter. Mrs. Terry (Susan) Elson of Bellaire; a brother, Dale A. Snodgrass of Nevada; a sister. Mrs. Henry (Dorothy) Kress of Wheeling; two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, to day 7 to 9 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Susan Finck- Lockhart officiatinlg. Burial I follows in Belmont County1 Me morial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Bridgeport Masonic Lodge services #181, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seeing Hand As sociation of Wheeling or the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Kathryn Snodgrass Mrs. Kathryn /no^fass, 81, 519 N. 5th St., Martins Ferry, died Nov. 30. Born in Martins Ferry on Jan. 25,1895, she was a daughter of the late John and Frances Snyder Laase. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry, the Pocahontas Lodge and Dames of Malta. Preceded in death by her hus band, Lewis, in 1974, she is sur vived by five sons, Charles L. of St. Clairsville, Francis H. and Kenneth J., both of Bridgeport, Alfred T. and Paul E., both of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Harry of Martins Ferry and Kenneth of Indianapolis, Ind.; one sister, Emma DeFrank of Tiltonsville; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were last week. Lewis rass T /b Lewis 74, Martins Ferry, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Martins Ferry on May 7, 1899, a son of the late George and Sadie Yeager Snodgrass. A member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry, he is survived by his widow, Kathryn Laase Snodgrass; five sons, Charles, St. Clairsville; Francis, Bridgeport; Kenneth, Colerain; Alfred and Paul, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Howell, Martins Ferry; Mrs. Bertha Taylor, Beech Bottom and Mrs. Leona Birch, San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday with the Rev. Sheldon Thomas officiating. Burial was at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SNODGRASS, Mary Ann, 71, passed away Mon day, August 30,2010. Mary was born on Febru ary 9, 1939 to parents, Charles and Emma Schultz. Mary was a homemaker and really enjoyed computer games and putting puzzles together. Her family was very important to her. Mary is survived by her son: Mark (Cathy) Howell daughters: Katlicy (Pat) Fla herty and Kris Bell. She is also survived by her grand children: Raychel, Derric, Jessika (Paul), Patrick, Bobby and Haley. Surviving also are her great-grandchil dren: Mack, Trinity. Ava, Frank, Derric, Maria, Paige and Alyeah. She also leaves her brothers: Joe Schultz and Bernard (Kay) Schultz and sister: Emma (George) Vasilou. Surviving also are many loving nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Frank Snodgrass; her daugh ter Sandy; her sisters There sa and Betty; and brothers Albert and Charles “Bob’*. Cremation has taken place and no services are sched uled. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood- Kor- tright-Borkoski Funeral Home. 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266. Condolences and memo ries may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borko ski.com SNODGRASS, Michael *•> 60» of Jerusalem, Ohio, passed from this life December 13, 2011 at Wheeling Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Seymour and Marjorie (Kuckuck) Snodgrass. He is survived by his spe cial friend, Frank Ruskowski and by his family; two sis ters, Cheryl Mace of Vienna, W.Va. and Christina Snyder of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sever- I al nieces and nephew; his I adopted family, Bobbi and Jeff Ward and their family; dear friends Rob and Sally Wodusky; and by his beloved pets. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held Friday, January 6, 2012, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, W.Va. Special thanks to Dr. James Comerci and the folks at Interim Health Care for their loving care and com passion. In lieu of flowers, memo rial donations may be made to the Monroe County Humane Society, 41383 Stonehouse Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793, to any local animal shelter, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128 PATRICIA SNODGRASS Patricia Ann “Pat” 'Snod grass, 78, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, in Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice Care Center South, Wheeling. Patricia was born Octo ber 22, 1935, in gndge- port, Ohio, a daughter of the Rrttr'Vernon and Vir ginia (O’Neil) Martin. She was a former secretary for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Wheeling, where she attended church and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship (New Eves). In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Vernon Jr., Lawrence, and Jack Martin; and two sis ters, Lavinna Martin and Margaret Wetzel. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Russell A. Snod grass, Jr.; two daughters, Elizabeth Dolliver and her husband, Tom of Dayton, Ohio, and Susan Walker and her husband, Doug of Lenoir, N.C.; and a grand daughter, Gretchen Haas of Lenoir. Friends WiTTbe received from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheel ing, where funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m Thursday, May 1, 2014, with the Rev. Kenneth M. Hardway officiating. Inter ment will be in Parkview Memorial Gardens, Wheel ing. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Can- i cer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73 123-1718, or Liza’s Place, Valley Hos pice Care Center South, 308 Mount Saint Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be offered to the fami ly at www.altmeyer.com. I , Hlxfifaul Snodgrass £T SNODGRASS, Paul E., 66, of North Fifth Street, Martins Ferry, died Wednesday in East. Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Min&o Junc tion plant, and a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Katharine Laase Snodgrass; a brother, Francis. Surviving are his wife, Ann Snyder Snodgrass; three brothers, Charles of ( St. Clairsville, Alfred of Martins Ferry and Kenneth of Bridgeport. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Keller Funeral Home, Mar tins Ferry. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Inter ment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Rosary devotions at 3 p.m. today. Prayer services at 8:30 p.m. today. -^SNODGRASS, Pauline E. Lowdermilk, 96, of Martins Ferry, died Friday. Mav 12. 2000,, at East Ohio Regional Long-Term Care in Martins Ferry. She was the retired owner - operator of the former Deluxe Motor Coach Tours and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, both of Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her hus- * / ) band, Harold E. Snodgrass; her par- J ents, William and Blanche Williams j Lowdermilk; three brothers, James R., Charles W., and Donald Lowdermilk. Surviving are a brother, O—- Gene Lowdermilk of Deerfield ^ Beach, Fla.,; several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 ana ^ 7-9 p.m. Monday at Heslop Funeral nf Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins K n Ferry. Services will be held 1 p.m. . Tuesday at Grace Presbyterian *

5 RICHARD SNODGRASS Richard Dale ‘Rick’ Snodgrass, 57, died unex pectedly Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born October 28, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH. Rick graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1975. Following high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. Most recently he has been employed as a Corrections Officer at the Maine State Prison in Warren. He is survived by his father, Kenneth J. Snodgrass, his stepmother, Ernestine Snodgrass; his four children, Stephanie of Cushing, as well as Tonia, Kimmie and Michael. He is also survived by his four brothers, Michael Greco, John Greco, Daniel Greco and David Weekley; four sisters, Jeanette Melko, Peggy Kozora, Diana Sinclair and Erin Clark. Preceding him in death was his mother, Shirley Snodgrass, and a brother, Mark Weekley. His Ohio family will be remembering his life at a memorial service yet to be announced. To share a memory or condolence with Rick’s family, please visit his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. SNODGRASS, Rita Jane, 89, of Waverly, Ohio died peacefully Friday, September 14, 2012 following an extend ed illness. “"7" Rita Jane was born July 20, 1923 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late John Kent and Clara Froehlich Cox. She was a 1941 graduate i of Martins Ferry High School, and attended Elliott School of Business in Wheeling, WV. She was united in mar riage on September 15, 1943 to Frank H. Snodgrass, who preceded her in death on March 2, 1996. Surviving are four sons, and three daughters, 17 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Right to Life Society, 88 E. Broad St., Ste. 620, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Arrangements are under the direction of Botkin Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio. Robert»bert SnoSnpderarass $0(ûfn/3 Ro)bert (T Snodgrass, 54, Tiltonsville, died Monday at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1919, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Arthur and Mary Golden Snodgrass. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a veteran of World War II, and an employe of Picoma Industries. Surviving are his widow, Helen Snodgrass, one step daughter, Mrs. Michele McGregor of Norfolk, Va., one step son, William Cramer of St. Clairsville, two brothers, Arthur and Francis Snodgrass, both of Martins Ferry and two grandchildren. Requiem Mass was held Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. C. C. Superfisky officiating. Interment was in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. RUSSELL SNODGRASS JR. Russell A. “Sonny” Snodgrass Jr., 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Reynolds Memorial Hospi tal. He was born November 19, 1935, in Wheeling, a son to the late Russell A. Snodgrass Sr. and Margaret (Venkoske) Snodgrass. He was a member of the First Christian Church Dis ciples of Christ Church in Wheeling. He was also a member of the IOLA Club, PAP Club, American Legion Post 0038, the Cave Club, the Marine Corps League Attachment #771, the Disabled Ameri can Veterans and the Retired Officers Associa tion, and was the past chairman of the board for the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Church in Wheeling. He was a retired United States Marine Corps captain who served for 30 years and served in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Mar tin) Snodgrass. IJT/V / He is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth (Tom) Dolliver of Dayton, Ohio, and Susan (Doug) Walker of Lenoir, N.C.; three sis ters: Sheryl Gorby of Cameron, W.Va., Rosalie Long of Mount Olivet, W.Va., and Mary Ann Gouldôf Martins rerry, Ohio; and one granddaugh ter, Gretchen Haas of Lenoir, N.C. Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 1 54 Kruger St., Wheeling, where services will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Hardway officiating. Interment will follow at Park View Memorial Gardens in Wheeling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, WV 26501; and to Liza’s Place Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, DH 43943 SNODGRASS, Shirley Ann, 73, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Saturday, December 13, 2008, in Wheeling Medical Park. She was born September 20, 1935, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Yoho) Anderson, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Snodgrass, Sr.; four grand children; and two great grandchildren. Shirley is survived by two sons, Roger Bowers, Sr. of Wheeling and Darrell Snodgrass, Jr. of Bridgeport; three" daughters, Brenda Thorpe of Triadelphia. Hazel Roby of Martins Ferry and Lisa Snodgrass of Wheeling; a brother, James Anderson, Jr. of Bridgeport; four sisters, Gerry Lukach of Charleroi, Pa., Sandy Ambeuhl of Venus, Texas, Jean Kobus of Bridgeport and Bonnie Ackerman of Shadyside; 44 grandchildren; and 36 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until the time ol Shirley's funeral service at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, with Pastor Barry Taylor officiating. interment will follow in Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. SNODGRASS, Shirley F., 80, formerly of Spence Lane, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died at 7:55 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2008, in Heartland of Lansing, Lansing, Ohio. She was born in Shadyside, Ohio on April 12, 1927. the daughter of the late Paul and Lillian (Hanson) Weekley. She was a member of First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kay Sedor; sister, Kathryn Dorff; and two brothers, Ronald and Wayne Weekley. She is survived by a daugh ter, Diana (Peter) Sinclair, Columbus, Ohio; son, Richard D. Snodgrass, Thomaston, Maine; sister, Margaret (Harry) Palmer, Martins Ferry; and Five grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Marlins Ferry, where friends will be received Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from noon until time of a memorial service at 2 p.m. SNODGRASS, Thelma Louise, 92, of Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, Novem ber 18, 2006 in the Shadyside Care Center in Shadyside. She was born December 20, 1913 in Huntington. West Vir- ginia, a daughter of the late Audley C. and Marjorie Haynes Newlon. Thelma was a member or the South Bellaire United Methodist Church in Bellaire; and the Ladies Auxiliary lor the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Lodge 972 in Wheeling, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Snod grass on October 10, 1983; one son, Donald Snodgrass on September 23, 1999; and four sisters. Marguerite Newlon, Marjorie Newlon, Ruby Crum- baker and Elizabeth Keller. Surviving are three children, Barbara Frasnelly and her hus band. Robin, of Lansing. Ohio, William Snodgrass and his wife. Gail, of"Woodsfield, Ohio and Dennis Snodgrass of Bellaire: one sister, Wilma Bonar of Moundsvilie, West Virginia; and two brothers, Charles Newlon of Benwood. West Virginia and William Newlon of Seaford, Delaware. Also four grandsons, Scott Frasnelly. Kurt Frasnelly, Brian Snodgrass and William Snodgrass; and three great grandchildren. Taylor Frasnel ly, Megan Snodgrass and Justin Snodgrass. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht- Alt- meyer Funeral Homes and. Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, on Tuesday, Novem ber 21, 2006 from 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m„ where services will be held on Wednesday, Novem ber 22, 2006 at 1 I a.m. with the Rev. James Hoff and the Rev. Rick Dawson officiating. Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Care Center, 60583 State Route 7. Shadyside, Ohio 43947 or the South Bellaire United Methodist Church, 2298 Bel mont Street. Bellaire, Ohio 43906. SNOPEL, Stephen c/fr^V'J, of 141 Kennard Ave.? Bartlesville, died Friday Jan. 8. 1999. in Ohio Stale University Hospital, Colum bus. He was a retired supervisor for Republic Steel in Canton, a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Barnesville. and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son* Michael; his parents, Stephen Snopel Sr. and Mary Drotar Snopel; two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Carol Hoops Snopel; five sons, Paul of Minerva, Ohio, Stan of Clinton, Ohio, Stephen III of Mountainview, CalifJ, James of St. Augustine, Fla., and Robert of Canton; a daughter, Jean Marie Spe- har of Malvern, Ohio; two stepsons, Stephen Cook of Massachusetts and Dennis Cook of Georgia; three step daughters, Debra Cook of North Canton, Susan Sellers and Betsy Madison, both of Barnesville; 19 grandchildren; two stepgreat grand children. Friends received 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Campbell Plumly-Milbum Funeral Home, Bar nesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tues day at Assumption Catholic Church. Interment in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. Christian Wake service at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions 'may be made to Unverferth House, 190 King Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43200 or the chari-i 1 ty of the donor’s choice. j SNOUFFER, James W “Jim,” 51, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1958 in Columbus, the son of the late Walter and Ina (Lamson) Snouffer. Jim was a graduate of Buckeye South High School in Tiltonsville, Ohio. Following high school, Jim spent the next 30 years serving the public as an EMT for Tri Stale Ambulance, and as a Vol unteer Fireman for the Tiltonsville VFD. Surviving are his wife, Roberta (Sees) Snouffer; a son, Andrew Freeman of Bridgeport; a daughter, Anna Hladek and her hus band Matthew of Canons- burg. Pa.; a brother, Tom Snouffer and*his wife Cely of Pearl City, Hawaii; two sisters, Barbara Snouffer of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Jan Coffey and her husband Jim of Cambridge, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Wil son Funeral Home, 920 National Road. Brookside, Ohio on Wednesday, Sep tember 30, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. with Fr. Dan Pisano officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Harley Snow Harley Earl Sn^w,^9, RD 1, St. Clairsville, formerly of Woodland Terrace, died Wednesday, March 29, at the Ohio Valley General Hospital. He was born March 1,1883, in Warsaw, Ohio, a son of the late Douglas and Elizabeth Shepard Snow. He was a retired self- employed coal miner and a member of the Nazarene Church of Coshocton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Sarah )Schwarm of St. Clairsville, two brothers, Thomas of Sarasota, Fla., and Alvia of Tampa, Fla., three grandsons and one great granddaughter. Graveside services were held Friday at Keene Methodist Cemetery, Keene, Ohio. Darlene Snowden AVA'VY- Darlene Snowden, 60, of Park Health Center, St Clairsville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at the center. She was bom July 22, 1930 in New Cumberland, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Man ion Snowden. She was a former employee of the |Belco Craft Workshop, St. Clairsville and a Catholic. Surviving are her aunt, Geneva Manion of Martins Ferry. Friends will be received Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Park Health Center Chapel, Sl Clairsville. Burial follows in Oakview Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Park Health Center ac tivities fund or the Bclco Craft Workshop. SNOWDEN, Joyce Alene Cunningham Rip ley, 73, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on Sat urday, June 23, 2012. Joyce was bom July 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles Paul Cunning ham and Nellie Virginia Wilhelm Cunningham. Joyce was a 1956 gradu ate of Warwood High School and was a Christian, a homemaker, and later worked in tj^_crechîndus- try. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest son Wilfred H. Ripley Jr. Surviving are her two brothers Charles P. Cun ningham Jr. (Aline) of Greensburg, PA; Mark A. Cunningham (Sandi) of Medford, NJ, and her sister Cathy C. Tucker (Ted) of Wheeling. Her surviving children are Andrew (Christine) Ripley of Hous ton, TX; Jeff Ripley of Wheeling; Cathy Lynn (Kevin) Wallace of Bridge port, OH, and Dean Ripley (Tammy) of Cleveland, OH. Joyce is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren plus numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of a viewing or funeral, a memorial service will be held for the family with Rev. Andrew Ripley officiating. SNOY, Joseph B. “Joe”, 90, Rockford, 111. passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, at Bickford House surrounded by his loving family."/'^. He was bom at home on October 25. 1921, in Bridgeport, OH, to Joseph and Ursula (Strauss) Snoy. He graduated with hon ors from Bridgeport High School in 1939, where he was a member of the all- Ohio high school band. He graduated from General Motors Institute (now Kettering) with an engi neering degree in 1944. Joe married Betty Carr on February 10. 1945, in Indianapolis, IN. He was empJoyed by Allison, Westinghouse, Rockford Clutch, and Twin Disc, designing transmissions for heavy-duty off road machinery. Joe was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers since 1952 and he had 23 design patents in his name. He did consult ing work for several com panies after his retirement. Travel, dancing, and keep ing physically active were important to his and Betty’s life. They spent their 50th wedding anniversary cross country skiing and biked down a mountain in Hawaii in their seventies. Joe is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Vickie Snoy and her hus band, Niko Popovic of Keyport, NJ, Sara Snoy and her husband, Donald Scare of Laguna Niguel, California", and Becky Snoy Laible of Machesney Park; granddaughters, Leslie Laible of Chicago and Julia Snoy of Poolesville, Maryland; daughter-in-law, Francie Dougherty of Poolesville, Maryland; brother, Phil Snoy of Ogden, Utah. Predeceased by his son, Dr. Philip J. Snoy; brother, Frederick Snoy; sisters, Margaret Maurer and Freda Snoy. Celebration of life serv ice will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road with Rev. Pamela Hillenbrand offici ating. Visitation from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. ___ Adele Snyder Adele Susan Snyder, 45, Ray- land, died Monday. Jan. 25. 1999, at East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was bom March 15, 1953 at Martins Ferry, a daughter of Mike Sudvary and Annabelle Ogden Sudvary. Surviving, in addition to her par ents of Rayland, are her husband, Larry J. Snyder; a son, Jeremy of Alabaster, Ala.; a daughter, Melissa Snyder of Everet, Wash.; a brother, Michael Sudvary of Rayland; a sis ter, Brenda Sudvary of Rayland. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tiltonsville, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. James Agnew officiating. Burial follows in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. SNYDER, Alberta P., 85,1 formerly of Guernsey 9 Street, Bcllairc, Ohio, died Sunday, April 6. 2008, in the Forest Hill Retirement Com- | munity. , She was born November 17, 1922 in Neffs, Ohio, a daughter of the late Herman and Helen Prouska Perzanowski. Alberta was a homemaker, and a member of St. John Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her husband. Francis C. Snyder on July 27, 1990; a daughter-in-law, Janice Sny der;" and two brothers, Ben and Herman Perzanowski. Surviving are four children, Cloyd Snyder of Belhesda, Ohio. Claudia Lyon of Gal- lipolis. Ohio, Cindy Sharpe and her husband. John III. of Bellaire and Alice Fogg and her husband, Paris, of Clear water, Fla.; along with six grandchildren, Shannon Rowe and her husband, Michael, Eva Lyon, Kayla and Alexis Sharpe and Bill and Roxanne Lyon. Friends will be received on Friday, April 1 1, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441- 37lh Street, Bellaire. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, with Msgr. Gene Mullelt as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire Library, or to the donors choice. Rev. Alien Snyder Rev. Allen T. Snyder, 77, of Ben nett Street, Bridgeport, died Saturday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Mar tins Ferry. He was bom Sept. 3,1915 in Comersburg, a son of the late Charles and Lydia Snyder. He was a retired minister of the United Methodist Church, Cam bridge District, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 38, Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by a brother, Irvin; a sister, Winifred Wells. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Yost Prendergast Snyder; a son, Allen T. “Tom’* Snyder of Millcrsburg; three stepsons, Jack C. Prendergast of Mannington, W.Va., Thomas M. Prendergast of Eldorado, Texas, and Gary A. Prendergast of San Antonio, Tx.; a sister, Mrs. James (Elaine) Beck of Goldsboro, NC; four grandchildren; seven stepgrand-children; three great grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Loman Fish officiating. Burial follows in Rivcrview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. SNYDER, Arthur ‘Lemoin ” 68, of RD No. 2, Moundsville, W.Va., died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at home. He was born December 16, 1936 in Moundsville, the son of the late Howard N. and Helen Reed Snyder. He was a US Navy Veteran; a retired correctional officer from the WV Northern Region al Jail; a former employee of Triangle Conduit: and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas “Jack” Snyder. Survivors include many lov ing family members. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jef ferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will, be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Paul Smith officiat ing and the Moundsville Honor Guard conducting military services. Interment in Nauvoo Ceme tery, Glen Easton. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com. Augustine Snyder Augustine R. Snyder, 88, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at Falling Water Health Care, Strongsville, Ohio. She was born June 2, 1916, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Ellen Gerard Henry. She was a member of the Dillonvale United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; two brothers, Ray and Richard Henry; and one sister, Violet Coates. Augustine is survived by her son, Herbert L. Snyder of Strongsville; two grandsons, Brian and Todd Snyder and eight great grandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio, where servic es will be held Thursday at 1 1 a.m. Interment to follow at | Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. Alina Snyder JJ2I0A ' (, Auna Francis Craig Snyder, 86, of' Barnesville,_died Friday at the Efarnesville Health CareCenter. She was born March 30, 1915 in Bar- nefcville, daughter of the late Orlan- do-and Mary (Ramsey) Carpenter. *She was a member and Deacon of .First Presbyterian Church Bar- nesville. Barnesville Garden Club, Jr. and Sr. Women’s Club, Cub Scout Den Mother and Barnesville Hospital Twig. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alan R. Craig; second husband, Clyde Dean Sny der; brother, James O. “Buggs” Carpenter; and sister, Genevieve Grimm. Surviving are a son, John D. “J.D.” Craig of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Jean Craig Phelps of London, Ky. and Mary Craig Clark of Cheyenne, Wyo.; ten grandchil dren; 18 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Camp bell Plumly Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Presby terian Church in Barnesville with Reverend Andrew Woods officiat ing. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville First Pres byterian Church. Bernard Snyder Bernard “Bernie” Snyder, 90. foi merly of South Zane Highway, Martins Ferry.lliedJHiui^dayJtoL ,199$_at Forest"?!ill Retirement Community Center, St. Clairsville. He was born May 5, 1908 in Mar tins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Sarah C. Steed Snyder Sr. He was a member of the First | Baptist Church, American Legion I Post 38, Eagles 456, all of Martins Ferry and an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ida L. Mooney Scott Snyder; seven brothers, Robert, George, Wilbur, Roland, Harold, Francis and Joseph Snyder; two sisters, Nora Reed and Violet Thomas. Surviving are a stepson. Donald Scott of St. Clairsville; a son, William Snyder; a daughter, Betty. Friends will be received today, 2 to and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funer al Home, Walnut at Fifth, Marlins Ferry, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Joseph Sanders officiating. Burial follows in Riverview’Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Bertha Snyder Bertha L. Snyder, 84, 210 W. South St., Bamesville, died Sunday in Bamesville Hospital. She was bom May 5, 1907 at Powhatan Point, a daughter of the late Eunice Lucas Wade. She was a retired employee of the Harris Nursing Home and a member of the Assembly of God Church at Bamesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Snyder; two sons, Ralph and Starling. Surviving are two daughters, Inez Robey of Bamesville and Helen Bowen in Florida; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethes- da, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Belmont Ridge Cemetery, Beallsville. Bess Snyder Bess Snyder. 82, Martins Ferry, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Martins Ferry Hospital. LQ She was bom May 7, 1886,'in ' Cadiz. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the missionary society of the church. Her first husband, Ed ward Campbell, and her second husband, Harry Snyder, preced ed her in death, as did a son, William, and a daughter, Mrs. Beryl Harris. Survivors include one son, Jay Campbell of Martins Ferry, one I daughter, Mrs. Lois Loring of Greencastle, Ind., one brother, Kenneth Cusick of St. Clairsville, ! five grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sa turday in Martins Ferry with the j Rev. K. Aart Van Dam officiat ing. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. ■f 'i

; •'

SNYDER, Betty Loraine Davis Pellen, 81, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at her home. She was born January 10, 1932 in Short Creek, WV, the daughter of the late Paul R. and Bessie Cunningham Davis. Mrs. Snyder was a retired U.S. Postal Worker, a bus driver for the Ohio County Schools and a Methodist by faith. Betty was an avid bowler where she was #\ Woman’s Bowler in West Virginia in 1979. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. Surviving are her hus band, Harold Snyder; a son, Russell Pellen and (Linda) of Wheeling; two daugh ters, Joyce Farley (Terry) of Wheeling and Paula McGee (Jeff) of Wheeling; two step-sons, William and David Snyder both of_M2£- tins Ferry^JDH and a step- daughferTSusan Jozwiak of Martins Fexr-y. OH 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; also her spe cial dog, Boston terrier, Kellie. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 304-277- 2722) where services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jody Carroll officiating. Interment in Short Creek Cemetery, Short Creek, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to the Short Creek Cemetery c/o 171 North Fork Ridge, Wheel ing, WV 26003. Y\SNYDER, Carolyn V. Parise, 89, of N. 10th St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday. Dec. 27, 2000, in~tfie Easl Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was bom July 12, 1911 in Martins Ferry, a daugh ter of the late Louis and Mary Bubba Parise. She was a member of the St. i Mary’s Catholic Church and the t Ladies Auxiliary of Elks Lodge No. t 895, both of Martins Ferry. She was t also a long-time volunteer with East i Ohio Regional Hospital. 1 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Snyder; a brother, Eugene H. Parise; and a sister, Ella Jebbia. Surviving are a son, Robert L. “Buck” Snyder and his wife, Mary Ann of Martins Ferry; a grandson, John L. Snyder and his wife, Janet of Columbus; two granddaughters, Mrs. Fred (Kate) Bruney of Delaware, Ohio and Julie Schultz of Sunbury, Ohio, and a great-granddaughter, Grace Bruney. Private visitation will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to attend a funer al liturgy with Mass on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Magary offici ating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite children’s charity. Arrangements are by the HeslopJ Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth,! Martins Ferry. I aZW8Zf?t& SNIDER,„ Clarence Thomas, 83, of 4467 Noble St., Bellaire, died Monday at home. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Bel- laire. Suviving are his wife, Mary Marling Snider; a daughter, Virginia Cartwright of Toledo; a brother Norman of Niles, Ohio; four grand sons; three great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Arrangements by Walter C. Bau- knecht and Son Funeral Home, Bel laire. Clay D. Snyder Clay Dean Snyder, 85, of Bethesda, died Monday evening (March 19, 1990) at Bamesville Hospital. He was bom Oct 19, 1904, in Monroe County, son of the late Alverine and Sara Bunting Snyder. He was a retired farjper and con struction worker. He 'as a member of North Main Street Church of Christ, Bethesda, and the Bames ville Elks and Moose Lodges. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Oliver Snyder, one son, Eugene; one daughter, Melvina; and two sisters, Frances Cook and Celia Stephens. ■' IJ5JE Snyder leaves one son, uuy (Don) Snyder of Bethesda; one step son, John King of Caldwell, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two brothers, George Snyder of Bethesda and Raymond Snyder of Bamesville; and one sis ter, Katheline O’Brien of Bamesville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home where services will: be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. .a SNYDER, Cloyd C., 56, of Bethcsda, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 29, 1952, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Francis Snyder and Alberta Perzanowski Snyder. He'was a coal miner employed at the Hopedale Mine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Marie Burlenski Snyder. Surviving are a daughter, Shannon (Michael) Rowe of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Claudia Lyon of Gallipolis, Ohio, Cindy (John) Sharpe of Bellaire, and Alice (Paris) Fogg of Clearwater, Fla.; and three nieces, Eva Lyon, Kayla Sharpe and Alexis Sharpe. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, on Sunday, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the AS PC A at aspca.org or c/o Linda Tiramani, 520 8th Ave., 7th floor. New York, NY 10018, any other animal rescue organization, or the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, at hel- paveteran.org or 333 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20003- 1148. SNYDER,Constance “Connie,” 74, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away Wednesdayl 30, 2012 at OVMC. She was born 7, 1938 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late Alfred E. Robinson and Naomi Grimes Robinson. Connie was a homemak er and number “1” to all her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gerald A. Snyder of Bethesda, Ohio; daughters, Debbie (Rusty) Kozsuch of Brandon, Florida and Sherri (Jerry) Pryor of Barnesville, Ohio; son, Jerry (Leonoir) Snyder of Jacobsburg, Ohio; sisters, Cheryl (Jack) Woodward of Canton, Ohio and Nancy (Junior) Schilling of Minerva, Ohio; four grand children; three great grandchildren; and special friend, Phyllis Mudrak. Services and burial will be private and at the con venience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Salvation Army, 315 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio 43906. Arrangements entrusted to: Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 322 North Main Street, | Bethesda, Ohio. SNYDER, Dallas C. “Jack,” 69, of Follansbee, W.Va., died Monday, September 6, 2004 in the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on November 30, 1934 in Marshall County, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Helen Reed Snyder. He retired after 38 years as Manager of Highway Oil Com pany. Surviving are his wife, Janice Haythom Snyder of Follansbee; four daughters, Christina Scheetz and her husband, Dar rell, Loretta Smith and her hus band, Michael, and Melissa Coo ley and her husband, Tony, all of Follansbee, and Judy Snyder of Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, Arthur Snyder of Moundsville, W.Va.; Five grandchildren, Jere my Snyder, Faith Smith, Allen Cooley, Matt Cooley and Alyssa Smith; and two great-grandchil dren, Gabby Smith and Cody Snyder. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James Funeral Home at 1245 Main Street in Follansbee, W.Va., where services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Harry Knight officiating. Inter ment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Follansbee. David W. Snyder David W. Snyder Sr., 68, of Upland Heights, Yorkvillc, died Saturday, June 18, 2005 at OVMC Wheeling. He was born June 13, 1937 in Yorkvillc, the son of the late William and Eleanor Henderson Snyder. David was a member of the Weirton Apostolic Church and was retired from the Shipping Dept, at Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Joseph, Edward and William Snyder. Surviving are his wife Marlene Marsh Snyder; a son David Jr. at home; a daughter Christina Snyder at home: a brother Thomas Snyder and his wife June of Bloomingdale, Ohio; a sister Louise Tucker of Olmstead Falls, Ohio. David’s visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main Street, Tiltonsville, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Kotsanos officiat ing. Interment follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. DONALD SNYDER Donald Snyder, 77, Was born January 26, 1938, Tn Martins Ferry, OH, to the late*WilbuTW Flora Mac (Duke) Snyder. He passed away on Wednesday, November 11 2015, at Kindred Transi tional Care and Rehabilita tion- Newark. Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force and' retired from the Vogelineier Co. after 25 years of service where he had been a truck driver. Fol lowing his retirement, he had been employed with Salvation Army as a truck driver.. Donald was a member of the Dresden American Legion Post 399 and the Newark Moose Lodge 499. He was a talented basketball player and had played bas ketball during his time in the Air Force. He also enjoyed golf and bowling. Donald 1 was an avid fan of the 1 Cleveland Browns and Indi- | ans and the OSU Buckeyes. He is survived by three daughters, Anita Goodin of Dresden, Lisa (Charles) Decker of Newark and Erin (Bobby) Goodman of Dres den; 14 grandchildren;! eight great-grandchildren; ! brothers, Richard Snyder of Colorado, Tom Snyder of i Dayton and Jack Snyder of ! Corbin, Kentucky; two sis ters, Jeanie Williams of Urbana and Clara Snyder of Virginia; many nieces and nephews; and long time companion, Dorothea Anderson. ~7" In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend, Melva Sny der; granddaughter, Brittiney Brown; sisters, Patty, Judy Kay and Barb; and brothers, Fred, Ed and Wilbur. A graveside service cele brating the life of Donald Lee Snyder, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18th, at Cedar Hill Ceme tery with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. A memorial gathering will be held at the GMP Hall, 350 Hudson Avenue, Newark, following the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foun dation for Hospice of Cen tral Ohio. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Donald and his family. SNYDER, Donald D., SI, of Largo, Florida, for merly of Bellaire, Ohio, died Wednesday. April 29, 2009, at his home. Don was born April 20, 1928 in Neffs Ohio, a son of the late Charles Johnson and Blanche Davis Snyder. Don was a retired employee of International Harvester Company and a Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Preceding him in death were his wife, Mary Sidoni Snyder; two daughters, Rebecca and Marybeth Snyder and .a great grand daughter, Emily Hclsel. Surviving are his chil dren; Mike (Fran) Snyder of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Dominic (Brenda) Snyder of Martins Ferry, Barbara (Jay) Grimes of Largo,, Jim (Michelle) Snyder of Wheeling, W.Va., Jeff (Liz) Snyder of Clovis, Calif., Amy (Bob) Grubb of Indianapolis, Ind. and Jason (Annette) Snyder of Indianapolis; a sister, Madge Blacker of Martins i Ferry; 1 1 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial serv ice on June 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Bellaire. Belmont County Council of the American Legion will conduct Graveside Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to; Hospice Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater, FL. 33760 Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Cnm™to^3eHaire^^^^— SNYDER, Dorothy J., 88, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born February 14, 1923 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Marie (Marble) Coleman. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her par- | ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. “Pete” Snyder, a grand son, Chad R. Davies, and two brothers, Raymond and Donald Coleman. Surviving are her daugh ter, Janie (John) Davies, a son, John C. Snyder, and a brother, Richard “Dick” (Muriel) Coleman all of Martins Ferry, three grand children, Christy (George) Shreve, Tiffany (Gary) Misenhelder and Tara Snyder, and three great grandchildren, Sarah, Natalie, and Nate Shreve. Private burial will be held at convenience of the family in Riverview Cemetery with Rev. William O. Webster offici ating. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut , St., Martins Ferry, OH. SNYDER, Earl R., 81, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Satur day, June 10, 2006. He was born November 17, 1924 in Wheeling, a son of the late John E. and Ada Clara Reiner Snyder. Earl was the former owner of Snyder’s Bar; an Army vet eran of WW1I; a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church; and a member of the Cave Club and Snake Club. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Leo Snyder; one sis ter, Ruth Michel. Surviving are three brothers, Edward Snyder and his wife, Alice, Donald “Doc” Snyder and his wife, Patricia, all of Calif., Norman “Buck” Snyder and his wife, Vada, of Wheel ing; one sister, Nancy Grewe of Wheeling; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Snyder of Wheel ing; many nieces and nephews of whom all adored their uncle Earl. Friends received 10 a.m. until lime of the services at Noon, Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, with the Rev H. Joseph Wil helm S.M. offici ating. Interment and military serv ices in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Can cer Society. Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer.com. SNYDER, Edward Lee III, 21, of Monessen, Pa., and Powhattan Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at home in Powhatan Point. He was born September 13, 1983 in San Antonio Texas, the son of Edward L. and Michelle Hendricks Snyder II. Edward was a deck hand for E and G Towing Company of Nev- ell Island, Pa.; and a Catholic by faith. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Thomas Snyder. In addition to his parents, Edward is survived by a brother, Michael Joseph Snyder of Mon essen; four sisters, Tiffany Fos ter Snyder of Elm Grove, Kayla Grace Snyder of Monessen, Ashley “Nikki” Foster and Kayla Marie Schroeder both of Bellaire; and stepmother, Kris tine Foster, also of Bellaire. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob Streets, South Wheeling, Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Tues day, March 22, 2005 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Patrick Condron officiating. Interment at the con venience of the family. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. El 85, of ISMSk'&se1115 Indiana St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was born Jan. 24,! 1900 at Akron, a daughter of the late Ernest and Martha Pupi Augustine. / Sne was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Womans Club and Lecture Recital Club, all in Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death her husband, Emil F. Snyder, Dec. 26, 1975, a daughter, Rosemarie Snyder Prendergast, Aug. 7, . 1973; three brothers, George, Ruben and Paul Augustine and a sister Tillie Beam. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald E. (Shirley) Hawkins of St. Clairsville; a son, Bob Snyder of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Lorenz Augustine of Bishop, Calif., a sister, Margaret Bowen of Nar co, Calif.; seven grandchildren. Members of tne family will receive friends at the Heslop ; Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 , to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Richard Mahlmann officiating. Burial will follow in Holley Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Connie Snape Connie Snape, 93, of West Salem, Ohio, formerly of Morristown, Ohio, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Ashland, Ohio. She was born Nov. 26, 1911 in England, a daughter of the late James and Annie Snape. Connie was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School and the Ohio Valley School of Nursing. She was a retired Major with the Army Nurse Corps, serving in World War II and Korea, a member of the Morristown Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Suddeth. Surviving are her twin sister, Winnie Skaggs of West Salem, Ohio, a niece Sandra (Stanley) Gatten, three great nieces and a great grand niece, all of Gahanna, Ohio; niece Nancy (Jim) Kemp of West Salem, Ohio; a nephew, Dr. Dury (Joann) Suddeth of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received Thursday at noon until time of service at 1 p.m., at Kelly- Kemp- Braido Funeral Home, 204 Main Street, Morristown, with Pastor Robert Merritt offi ciating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, Morristown, Ohio with full military graveside services by Belmont County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arthur Snead

Arthur Marshall Snead, 72, of 101 North Sugar St., St. Clairsville, died Wednesday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Feb. 22, 1907, at Stanton, Va., a son of the late George and Jenni Snead. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Wheel ing, for 25 years, and a M’aitre D’ for the McLure Hotel for 50 years. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah AME Church, St. Clairsville, the American Legion Post 89, Wheeling, the Elks Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, St. Clairsville, charter member and past presi dent of the Original Beau Brum- mell Club of Wheeling, the Na tional Association and Past Ex alted Ruler of the Elks Clubs, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Snead; a son, Carlyle of California; two daughters, Jen nifer Snead of Steubenville, and Phoebe Snead of Wheeling; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Huggard of Stanton, Va. Friends were received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, < Wheeling. VfcVo KATHRYN SNEAD Kathryn Virginia “Kitty" Snead, 98, of St. Clairsville, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born on March 11, 1918, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of Charles and Phoebe Williams. She attended Simpson Methodist Church in Wheeling which her great- grandparents helped to build. Kathryn graduated from Lincoln High School in Wheeling with honors. She attended West Virginia State University and later graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University where she researched her genealogy and wrote a manuscript titled, “The Changing Status of the Manumitted Slave: Black Colonization in Ohio.” Her goal was to have this pub lished later. She graduated in the 40’s but never for mally participated in the ceremony so after many years, she finally participat ed in graduation ceremony at OUE in May of 2015. She married Carlyle Har ris Sr. and Arthur M. Snead both preceding her in death. She is the mother of three children, Carlyle Harris Jr. of Wheeling, Phoebe McIn tosh of Cleveland, Ohio and Jennifer Snead Johnson of St. Clairsville; and five grandchildren, Alicia Ben nett, Kim Durham, Nichole Harris, Arthur Johnson and Josh Johnson and two great-granddaughters. Kathryn’s dream was to teach and she lived her dream by teaching at Ohio University Eastern and being the last surviving teacher from Lincoln School in Wheeling and ending her career as a home teaching tutor from St. Clairsville School System. She was a member of Thobum United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville and former mem ber and organist at Wamock Community Church. She was a charter member, past president and past secretary and news letter editor of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and AARP Chapter No. 2994; a member of the St. Clairsville Senior Center and of Laubach Literacy Association. Kitty was a 20+ year member of the executive board of the Belmont County Senior Services. / She received several out standing awards, such as the Coretta Scott King Award and Rosa Parks Award. There were many times she portrayed famous persons from black history to make history come alive to her audience, especially her young students. She wrote poetry, short stories and delivered magazines to local nursing homes. Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, OH on Thurs day from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Mark Carpino offici ating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, -Pleasant Grove, OH. SNEDDON, Emma Bernice (Norman), 93, of St. Clairsville, OH, for merly of Blaine, OH, passed Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 at Forest Hills Retirement Community, St. Clairsville. She was born in Blaine on March 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ina Belle Wilson Norman. Emma an Elementary Teacher with the Zanesville, Ohio and Shadyside, Ohio School Systems, a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church Blaine, a graduate of Bridgeport High School and Muskingum College, an Eastern Star member, a member of Ohio State Teachers Retirement System and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association; and a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran WAVE. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sneddon, and a brother, Earl W. Norman. Emma is survived by a son, Walter Sneddon of Columbus, OH, a daughter, Bonnie (Dick) Rinkes of St. Clairsville; nephews: Earl J. Norman of Fairborn, OH and Dennis R. Norman (Susan) of Haines City, Fla., three great-nieces and one great-greatniece; seven grandchildren, 1 3 great grandchildren, and six great- greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH, where services will be held Thursday April 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Rothermund Jr., officiating. Eastern Star services Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Belmont County Honor Guard, on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will fol low at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 296, Blaine, OII 43909. ,3 „Sn smtlttiJ. National Road, Brookside, died Friday at home. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridgeport He was pre ceded in death by his wife, Nora Bernadette Culley Sneddon, in 1978; his parents, Walter and Elizabeth T. Forgie Sneddon; a brother, Alex; four sisters, Nell Aibanese Herdman, Margaret Gibbs, Jessie Springer and Jess Bowen. Surviving are a son, John L. of Bethesda; three daugh ters, Margaret J. Bourne of Mait land, Fla., Beth Ann Haleski of Onconta, N.Y., and Nora Arlene Guzik of Dunedin, Fla.; a brother, Walter of Sl Clairsville; 10 grand children; six great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Eagles services at 7 p.m. followed by K of C * service at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made Valley Hospice, 137 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003. II Lanelle Snedden Lanelle Weekley Snedden, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, died Friday, Ocl. 17, 2003 at Westminister - Thurber Retirement Community. Born in Shadyside, Ohio, on Nov. 6, 1913, a daughter of the late Thomas J. Weekley and Anna Taylor Weekley. Graduated 1933 from St. Clairsville High School, former secretary for the Beckley Methodist Church and retired from Pinecrest Hospital (Beckley, W. Va.) where she was employed as a recreational thera- pist. Upon her retirement, she became involved in numerous volunteer opportunities, includ ing Adult Literacy. She is a member of the Sharon Woods Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Thomas and Anna Weekley, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John L. Snedden, her son, Kenneth J. Wheedin in 1986 and brother-in-law, John H. Lantz. Surviving are her sister, Geraldine Lantz, St. Clairsville, Ohio; brother, John D. Weekley, Spring City, Tenn.; step-son, Robert (Gayle) Snedden, Steator, 111.; stepdaughter, Linda Parkis, Palm Coast, Fla.; nephew, John D. (Hilda) Lantz, St. Clairsville, Ohio; niece. Sue Lantz (William) Ralston, Blairstown, Md.; two great-nieces, two great-nephews, five great - great- nephews, and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 at the Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus, where family will receive friends from 11 a.ra., Tuesday, until time of service. Entombment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contribtuions to the charity of their choice. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Westminister Thurber Retirement Community for the loving care provided. Mickey Sneddon Mickey Sneddon, 63, of Powell, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at OSU Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Dorothy M. Uchanski. Surviving are her loving hus band, Walter Sneddon, children, Mark (Kerry) Sneddon, Martins Ferry, Jeffrey (Jodie) Sneddon, Dublin, Ohio, Randy (Patty) Sneddon, Chillicothe, Ohio, Jennifer (John) Oddo, North Royalton, Ohio; sister, Doris (Dean) Nicopolis, Northville, Mich.; brother, Buckeye (Virginia) Uchanski, Palmdale, Calif., and nine grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday, May 15, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, (1/2 south of 1- 270). Funeral service will be Monday, at 10 a.m., at Kingwood Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Transplant Program, OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio or Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite #200, Columbus, OH 43212. Robert Sneddon Robert Cornelius Sneddon, Sr., 93, of Lincoln Avenue, Shadyside, djed Sunday, Oct. 13, at his home. Bob was born April 19, 1909, in California, Pa., a son of the late James Calder and Catherine “Kate” Reilly Sneddon. He was a retired maintenance Supervisor at Ohio Edison’s R.E. Burger Plant in Shadyside, a member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church, Shadyside and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Madeline Wilson Sneddon in 1976; two brothers; and a sister. Surviving is a son, Robert C. (Sharon) Sneddon, Jr. of Okeechobee, Fla.; a daughter, Ann Lynn (Charles) Gaskins of Jefferson City, Mo.; five grand children; a step grandson; eight great grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Monday, 11 a.m., until time of funeral services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Donald Perks officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Walter Sneddon Walter Sneddon, 98, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Blaine, Ohio, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, in Wheeling, W. Va. He was born April 3, 1908 in Lore City, Ohio, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Forgie Sneddon. Walter retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville Plant. He was a member of Bridgeport Eagles, Bel-Mon Shrine Club, Bridgeport Masonic Lodge // 181, Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite, Osiris Shrine of Wheeling, the Imperial Council of Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, Colerain V.F.W. #8848 and the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church. Walter helped in founding the Bridgeport Little League and served as an umpire for 50 years. He served his country in the Navy and was a veteran of World War II. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mortz Sneddon; two brothers, John and Alex Sneddon; three sisters, Bess Bowen, Nell Albanese, Margaret Gibbs; one daughter- in-law, Mickey Sneddon. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Norman Sneddon; one son, Walter L. Sneddon of Powell, Ohio; one daughter, Bonnie Rinkes and her hus band, Richard, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, along with seven grandchildren; 12 great- grand- children and two great- great- grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 1 a.m., with the Reverend Byron McElroy officiating. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville, Ohio, with military services by the Belmont County Council of the VFW. Bridgeport Masonic Lodge services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 296, Blaine, Ohio 43909___ _ Ethel N. Snedeker Ethel N. Snedeker, 89. Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, for merly of 10th Street. Moundsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996, at the Park Health Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1906, in Dilles Bottom, the daughter of the late Alvorde and Ida Toolhman Warner. She was a retired teacher, hav ing taught at Limestone Elementary School for over 18 years, and was a member of the First Christian Church, Moundsville, Berean Bible Class and the CWF of the church, the Marshall County Senior Citi zens and the Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Elmer: three sisters, Stella I Boyd, Norman Homan and Eleanor Masters. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Noreen) Hedrick of Moundsville; a stepson. Junior Snedeker of St. Clairsville: three sisters, Mary Crozier of Jacobs- burg, Mildred Hammond of Shady- side and Wilma Plikenton of Freemont, Neb.; two granddaugh ters; a stepgrandson; four great- granddaughters; a stepgreat-grandson; a stepgreat-great-granddaughter. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held Saturday at 1 1 a.m., with the Rev. John C. Brownlee offici ating. Burial follows in Greenview Cemetery, Roberts Ridge, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean Bible Class, First Christian Church. 3rd St., and Grant Ave., Moundsville, W.Va. 26041. HERBERT SNEDEKER Herbert W. Snedeker, Jr., 59, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2014, after a long hard bat tle. The Lord look Herb home to reunite with his mother, Ruth Ann Snedeker and his father, Herbert Snedeker, Sr. He was bom February 3, 1955 to Herbert William and Ruth Ann Snedeker, Sr. in Wheeling, WV. Herbert entered the United States Air Force in 1973; he became a Staff Sgt and was a Radio Relay Equipment Technician. 1 He enjoyed woodwork ing and sales management locally. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Linda G. Snedeker; daugh ter, Shannon Brown of Duluth, MN; son, Herbert W. Snedeker, III of Superior, WI; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle W. and Leslie Snedeker of Youngsville, LA; eight beautiful grandchildren; sister, Lucy Muklewicz of St. Clairsville, OH; brother, TocTd Snedeker of Wheeling, WV; brother, Jeff Snedeker of Jacobsburg, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by all who loved him. —T / Visitation wiTT be Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. funeral service will follow at noon at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E, Fort Walton Beach, FL, with a burial to follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Memorial Foundation contributions can be made in his name to Emerald Coast Hospice. SNEDEKER, Herbert W., Sr., 88, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Saturday, Sep tember 6, 2008, in Belmont Community Hospital, Bel- laire, Ohio. He was born January 8, 1920, in Bellaire, the son of the late Carl and Mar garet Pearl (Bennett) Snedeker. Herbert was a project supervisor for 43 years with ODOT; and was a member of the South Bellaire Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII; and was an avid reader, gar dener and woodworker. In addition to his parents,, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthann (Schulter) Snedeker. Herbert is survived by a daughter, Lucy Muklewicz and her husband. Walt, of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three sons, Herbert, Jr. and his wife, Lyn, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.. Todd and his wife, Jean, of Bethlehem, W.Va., and Jeff and his wife, Tammy, of Jacobs- burg, Ohio; a sister, Camp- sa June Dotson of Morgan town, W.Va.; eight grand children; and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tues day, from 2-8 p.m., at Wil son Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 1 1 a.m. Interment will follow in Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Full military services will be conducted by the Bel mont County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jeanette SnedeStier? ^7 Jeanette Wilda Snedeker, St. Clairsville, died today at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born at Burton, W.Va., daughter of the late Ar thur and Nellie Harker Sayre. She was a member of the Cal vary Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pansy Sayre; a brother, James Sayre. Surviving are her husband, Junior Snedeker; a son, Leonard Snedeker of St. Clairsville: two sisters, Wilma Emfiela of Smithfield and Louise Banfield, both of St. Clairsville; three brothers, Perman Sayre of Boydsville, Louis Sayre of Southington and Bearl Sayre of St. Clairsville; a grandson. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St Clairsville, Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. where services will be Monday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Edward Mooney officiating. Burial follows m Union Cemetery, St. Clairs ville. SNEDEKER, Junior E., 85, of St. Clairsville, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Emerald Pointe Care Center in Bamesville. He was born September 6, 1928 in Glen Dale, West Virginia son of the late Elmer Snedeker and Edna Virginia Trenter Snedeker Sayre. Junior was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloy’s Brilliant Plant. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville; he was very active and enjoyed traveling and spending time with Carol Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wile, Jeanette Sayre Snedeker; step-father, Bead Sayre and step-niother, Ethel Snedeker. M? Surviving are his son, Leonard (Liz) Snedeker of St. Clairsville; his compan ion, Carol Groves of Bar- nesville; a grandson, Scott Snedeker; a great-grand daughter, Linda Snedeker and her fiancee, Brian Bai ley; a great-great-granddaughter, Chloe Bailey; a sister, Noreen (Jerry) Hedrick of Moundsville, WV. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Tooth- man Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, where Services will be held on Thursday at 1 1 a.m. with Rev. Erica Harley officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ceme tery, St. Clairsville. The Snedeker family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Cumberland Pointe Care Center and the TRIDIA Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Marie Snedeker

Marie Gaertner Snedeker, 89, of RD 2, Adena, formerly of Bellaire, died Monday in Barnesville Hospital. She was born Nov. 6, 1888, in Rochester, Minn., a daughter of Leonard and Lelise Gaertner. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Bellaire, and a former employee of Bellaire City Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Snedeker, in 1961. Surviving are a foster daughter, Emma Greenwood of St. Clairsville, and several nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services were held with Rev. A. Boyd Keys in charge, Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Mary Ann Snedeker Mary Ann Snedeker, 79, of Flushing, Ohio, formerly a life long resident of Connecticut, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at home. She was bom Sept. 22, 1924 at Flushing, a daughter of the late Orlando and Domencia Dicenzo Mazzulli. Mary Ann was a retired quali ty control inspector for Hartford Bearing Company of Connecticut. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Lafferty, Ohio, a former mem ber of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Catholic Women's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Angelina Mazzulli and two brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Agnes M. and her husband, Edward Hess of Flushing, and their daughter Rebecca, a broth er and a half brother. Friends will.be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio. A Memorial Mass will be cel ebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lafferty, Ohio, with Father Chester Pabin officiating. Vigil services will be Thursday at 7:30.p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contribtuions may be made to the Valley Hospice, 98 B East Gove Ave., Wheeling, wv Ruth Snedeker Ruth Anne K. Snedeker, 63, Ferry Landing Road, Shadyside, died Friday, March 29, 1996, at her residence. She was Dorn March 11, 1933, in Bethesda. She was a member of the Bel- laire Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Her bert; three sons, Herbert William Jr. of Fort Walton, Fla., Todd R. Snedeker of Mt. Olivet, W.Va. and Jeff J. of Shadyside; a daughter, Lucy Muklewicz of Bellaire; six grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Ser vices and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 137 Wad dles Run Road, Suite 220, Wheel ing, W.Va. 26003. SNEDEKER, Wesley Francis, 78, of Benwood, W.Va., died Friday, July 22, 2005 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. He was born October 27, 1926 in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of the late Howard and Agnes Seyler Hillson. Mr. Snedeker was a retired machinist for Orthopedic Sys tem Inc., in Union City, Calif.; the former Wheeling Bronze and Casting; and he was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Benwood, W.Va. Surviving are his wife, Theresa Alberta Biega Scarber ry Snedeker; three step-sons, Sam Scarberry and his wife, Marj, Gary Scarberry and David Scarberry, all of Ben wood, W.Va.; a daughter, Agnes Snedeker of Wheeling; a step-daughter. Margaret J. Quinn of Wheeling, W.Va.; two brothers, Cecil Seyler and his wife, Babe, and Robert “Bob” Seyler, all of Wheeling, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob Street, South Wheeling, from 6-8 p.m. Sun day, July 24, 2005, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2005 with Rev. George Hohman S.J., officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. i ii ____ SNEIGLIE, Leetta M. Thayer, 79, formerly of Moundsville W.Va., died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, in Sunset Nursing Home, Adena Ohio. Born in Moundsville, on May 18, 1927, Leetta was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Jane Costello Thay- er: She was a retired employee ■ of Marx Toy, Glen Dale W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Snei- gle in 2004. Surviving are three sons, Joseph Thayer and, his wife, Emma, of Lansing, Ohio, Delno Thayer and his wife, Connie, of Moundsville, and Harry L. Sneigle and his wife, Tammy, of Moundsville; two daughters, Teresa Galloway and her husband, Richard, of Odessa, Texas, and Tina Prokes and her husband, Larry, of Dillionvale, Ohio; one brother, Robert Thayer of Columbia, S.C.; seven grand children; and seven great grandchildren. Private services and inter ment will be held at the con venience of the family. Arrangements by the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Endings Rescue, 225 Walker Street, Tiltonsville OH 43963. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. Benjamin Snell r Benjamin F.^Sneu? 86, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Barnesville, died Monday in St. Lukes Lutheran Hospital, San Antonio. He was born Nov. 17, 1898 in Noble County, a son of the late William and Matilda Willison Snell. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Snell, four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Frances Boyd Snell; a son. Dale Snell of San Antonio; a sister, Clara Lyons of Worthington; two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where ser vices will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, with Robert Mer ritt officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. j SNELL, Charles R. “Ace,” 68, of County Road 10, Sardis, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21. 2008, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Mar tinsville, W.Va. He was bom May 18, 1939 in Sardis, the son of the late Alfred M. and Pearl (Dennis) Snell. He was a retired forklift operator at Ormet Corporation; a member of the VFW Post No. 9930 in Duffy, Ohio; SASS; National Rifle Associa tion; a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; and a Protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred “Bus” Snell, Jr.; and two sisters, Kathleen Wanchick and Ruth Jones. Survivors include two broth ers, Raymond (Carol) Snell of Sardis and Warren “Perk” (Betty) Snell of Garland, Texas; a sister, Shirley (Homer) Straub of Rittman, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, with David Lively officiating. Interment in Sardis Ceme tery, where the American Legion Post No. 760, Hanni bal, Ohio, will conduct mili- tarv araveside services. Frances B. Snell Frances B. Snell, 92, 8223 Broadway St., San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Bamesville. died Tues day, July 21, 1998 at Alamo Heignts Health and Rehabilitation Center, San Antonio. She was bom March 4, 1906 in Bamesville, a daughter of the late Robert and Anna Giffin Boyd. She was a retired clerk at Reichs Grocery in Bamesville and a mem ber of Castle Hills Baptist Church, San Antonio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Benjamin Franklin Snell; a brother, Clarence Boyd; two sisters, Evelyn Wilcox and Edna Hanes; a son, Robert Snell. Surviving are a son, Dale of San Antonio; two grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thurs day, 6 to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Plum- ly-Milburn Funeral Home, Bar- nesville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Robert Merritt officiating. Burial follows in Crestview Ceme tery, Bamesville. James SnjpJIJSf. James Frai nell Sr., 77, a resident of 315 Spring St., Bellaire, died this morning in Bellaire City Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1908 in Bellaire, a son of the late Ben and Mae Queen Snell. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Steubenville plant, and as a meter officer for the City of Bellaire, and was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Viola Russell Snell; three sons, James Jr., John Michael, and Antonio, all of Bellaire; three daughters, Georgiann Morris of Columbus, Ruth Harper and Janet Spencer, both of Bellaire; a sister, Juanita Gregory of Youngs town; 13 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Final ar rangements are incomplete. Kristy Lynn (Irvin) Snell, 50, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Hannibal, OH died March 2, 2017 of Acute Leukemia. She was the wife of Michael Snell, mother of Lyndi Snell, daughter of Jon and Connie Irvin, sister of Jill Irvin-Dietz and aunt of Drew Dietz. Private services at the convenience of the family. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Schuetz Funeral Home assisting the family. SNELL, Mary Lou, 76, of Fifth Street, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Monday, May 5, 2003, in the New Martinsville Health Center. She was bom April 18, 1927 in New Martinsville, the daughter of the late Ross and Lena Schup- bach Durig. She was a retired receptionist with 38 years of service from the First National Bank, New Mar tinsville and a member of the First Baptist Church, New Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, William E. Snell in 1988. Survivors include a sister-in- law, Mary Rose Snell of New Martinsville: and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednes day at the Grisell Funeral Home, 751 Third Street, New Mar tinsville where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Don Biram officiat ing. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Mar tinsville. MICHAEL SNELL Michael J. “Mike” Snell, 63, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home. He was born December 14, 1950 in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late James F. and Viola Frances (Russell) Snell. Mike retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Wheeling, WV office and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, j he was preceded in death 1 by a sister, Georgeann Morris. Surviving arc his long- ; time companion and friend, | Sharon Blount, his son, : Cristopher “C.J.” (Kim) Snell of Martins Ferry, a brother-in-law, Phillip Morris of Pataskala, OH, two sisters, Ruth Snell and Janet (Gerald) Spencer both of Bellaire, OH, two broth ers, James F. (Sandra) Snell of Chesapeake, VA and Antonio D. (Lisa) Snell of Cambridge, OH and two grandchildren, Bralen and Tone Snell. ^"/ / Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Friday, September 12, 2014 from 1 1 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. I with Minister Ruth Snell i officiating. I SNELSON, Marjorie C. Shannon, 83, formerly of Peters Run Road, Elm Grove, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 in the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born December 16, 1922 in Valley Bend, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harmon and Reva Kittle Shannon. Mrs. Snelson was a retired housekeeper for West Liberty State College and she was a member of the Ebenezer Unit ed Methodist Church, Moundsville, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Snelson in 1995; three brothers, Morris, Nelson and Charles Shannon; four sisters, Helen Arbogast, Velma Shannon,, Ruby Swan son and Hallie Foster; a grand son, Royce “Patches” Wimer. Surviving are two sons, John E. Snelson of Cambridge, Ohio and James L. Snelson of Rip ley, W.Va.; two daughters, Frances A. Wimer and her hus band, Roy of Pineland, Texas and Geneva Horvat and her husband, Mark of Moundsville, W.Va.; five brothers. Kenneth Shannon of Elkins, W.Va., Benny Shannon of Beverly, W.Va, Owen Shan non of Newton Falls, Ohio, • Robert Shannon of Arnolds- burg, W.Va, and Harmon “Sonny” Shannon of Dailey, W.Va.; a sister, Geneva Harris of Mill Creek, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Penny Wimer, Christina Snelson and Sonya Lewis; a step-granddaughter, Jessica Reaser; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Kepner Funer al Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tues day, January 17, 2006 with the Rev. Eric Weaver officiat ing. Interment in Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com SNEZIK, Anna Lagowski, 96, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Friday October 12, 2012 at Forest Hills, St.,Clairsville, Ohio. ~7 She was bom in Bellaire, Ohio on September 23, 1916, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Tokarz Lagowski. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; Bridgeport Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary; and the C.W.C. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Snezik; two daughters, Donna J. Britton and Marlene Frances Snezik; two brothers, Adam and Joe Lagowski; sisters, Stella Chervenak, Edna Janovich, Blanche Gorshe, Helen Kownacki, Mildred Malley, Mary Chepukas. Anna is survived by two sons, Jim (Ranelle) Snezik, and Jerry (Beverly) Snezik; a daughter, Brenda (Donald) Wamsley, all of Bridgeport; a brother, John Lagowski of Bellaire; a sis ter, Genevieve Winert of Calif.; 10 grandchildren and seven great - grandchil dren. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday October 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport, with Rev. John Mucha, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial Contributions may be made to either: Bridgeport Fire and Emergency Department or St. Anthony Catholic Church. SNEZIK, Beverly Ann (Campbell), 54, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed Monday, June 3, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born November 23. 1958, a daughter of Ida Hoyt Campbell and the late Chalmer “Bud'’ Campbell. In addition to her moth er, Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Snezik; a daughter, Brandi Snezik and "her fiance Frank Nagy of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a brother, Ray (Kris) Campbell of Beallsville; several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Tyler. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. i at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services will be held Friday June 7, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. 'I'SNEZEK, Joseph P., 89, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, died Sunday Aug. 19, 2001, at his residence. He was bom in Martins Ferry, OH, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1911, a son of the late George and Rosalija Kuznar Snezek. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church Martins Ferry. He was a retired press operator at Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh steel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose S. Bondzeleske Snezek on Aug. 13, 2001; and two brothers, John, and Pete Snazek. He is survived by his son, Chester J. and wife Maryanna Snezek; a daughter, Sylvia R. and husband Edward Baran, both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Jean and hhusband Paul Tetzel, of Akron, OH; five grandchildren; and 8 greatgrandchil dren. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. MAxys Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. Father Thomas Magary officiating. Mausoleum Encryptment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Rosary will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. followed by Christian wake ser vice at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contribu tions may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church or SMC 2000 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH SNEZEK, Maryanna (Maryann) L., 72 of Col- crain Pike, Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 after a courageous battle with can cer. Maryann was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August 8, 1936, the daugh ter of Alberto and Helen (Yaczola) Dally of St. Clairsville, Ohio. She attended Duquesne University where she met her husband, Chet Snezek, and earned her Bachelor's degree in business adminis tration. Her true love was teaching and she began her career at St. Mary’s Grade School in Martins Ferry, teaching music, history and English. She directed many memorable Christmas shows and 8th Grade musi cals there as well. She also taught English at St. John’s Central High School and one of her greatest pleasures was to meet former students and catch up with their achievements. After her retirement, she worked part- time as a switchboard oper ator for Ohio Valley Med ical Center. Maryann was very involved in the Catholic Church and loved to “pray twice” through her singing. She previously directed the St. Francis Cabrini choir and was a soloist for many years. Until recently she was a volunteered for the Catholic Neighborhood Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. She always had lime to listen to her daughters and loved to hear their stories about her grandchildren. She never gave up an opportunity to “teach” and share her wisdom with all of them. She will always be remembered and will have a special place in the hearts of her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends. In addition to Jier father, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby B rayer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her hus band, Chet Snezek; he daughters, Louann Tedrick, Dyann Loudermilk and Bethann Brayer; her sons- in-law, Scott Tedrick, Mike Loudermilk and Bob Bray- er; her grandchildren, Bryan Brayer, Tyler Tedrick, Liam Loudermilk, Joey Tedrick and Lena Loudermilk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be received Sunday from I to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church ai 10 a.m. with Father Dale Torncs as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Scripture services will be held in the funeral home Sunday at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Road 150, Ray land, Ohio 43943 or Catholic Neighborhood Center, 18th St., Wheeling, I West Virginia 26003 Rose Snezek Rose Sylvia Snezek, 89, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, in "East Ohio Regional Hospital, Mar- tins Ferry. She was born in Lansing, Ohio, on Monday, April 29, 1912, a daughter of the late Walter and Alice Kaminski Bondzeleske. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and also a mem ber of the Catholic Daughters and Catholic Womens Club, all of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she i was preceded in death by two sis ters, Sadie Siecinski and Helen Brink and a brother, Chester Bondzeleske. She is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Snezek; a son, Chester J., husband of Maryanne Snezek and one daughter, Sylvia R., wife of Edward Baran, all of Martins Ferry. Also surviving are five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Mar tins Ferry, where friends may call Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will I be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. Father Thomas Magary the celebrant. Mausoleum encryptment will follow at Mount Calvary Ceme tery, Wheeling, W Va. Rosary will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. followed by Christian wake Service at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or S.M.C. 2000, 20 N.4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 SNIADOSKI, Leonard John, 90, of New Martinsville, W.Va., for merly of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Saturday, August. 20, 2011, at his home. / C- He was born January 5, 1921, in Lansing, Ohio, a son of th

Emil F. Snyder, 75, 1115 Indiana St., Martins Ferry, died Friday night in Martins Ferry Hospital. He was a retired manager and secretary- treasurer of Nickles Bakery and he was born on Oct. 28, 1900, in Switzerland.^ H lS He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry, the Martins Ferry Elks Club, the Martins Ferry Kiwanis and the Belmont Hills Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Elsa E. Augustine Snyder; one dauqhter, Mrs. Don (Shirley) Hawkins of St. Clairsville; one son, Bob of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Maeschi and Mrs. Fritz Dubach, both of Switzerland; eight grand children. Services were Tuesday and burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Florence C. Snyder Florence C. Snyder, 84, of Cdcn Robbins, died Sunday, April 7, 1996 ai Heartland Lansing Care Center, Bridge port. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Nora A. Mettz Coburn. She was a Protestant by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warrcti B. Snyder, on Feb. 28, 1985. Also deceased is a daughter, Anita Ruth Snyder, on April 4, 1943. She leaves seven sons, James Warren Snyder of Flushing, William Jacob__ Snyder of Lansing, Nelson Andrew Snyder of Mesa, — Ariz., Paul Ralph Snyder of Colerain, Richard Lee Snyder and John Elmer Snyder, both of Glen Robbins and Robert Eugene Snyder of Charleston; four daughters, Mrs. Howard (Virginia) Crawley of Marlins Ferry, Mrs. Tom (Nora) __ Weekley of Quaker City, Mrs. Joe (Eva) Sempkowski — of Glen Robbins and Mrs. Chuck (Linda) Rundo of Garfield Heights; 34 grand- _ children, 74 great-grandchil dren and 30 greal-great-grand- — children. Friends were received from l 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, Tiltonsvillc, where services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial was in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Francis Snyder Francis C. Snyder, 70, of 1735 Guernsey St., Bellaire, died Friday in Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 1, 1920 in Neffs, a son of the late John and Blanche Davis Snyder. He was a retired superintendent of county highways at the Belmont County Engineering Department, a Methodist and an Army veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 77 Neffs. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and John. Surviving are his wife, Alberta Perzanowski Snyder; a son, Cloyd of Belmont; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Claudia) Lyon of Patriot, Mrs. John (Cindy) Sharpe of Bel mont and Alice Snyder of Largo, Fla.; two brothers, Donald and James, both of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Lowell (Madge) Blacker of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Wayne (Lena) Orn of Sun City, Ariz.; five grandchildren. Friends will be received today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Ralph Salciccia officiating. Burial follows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove with militaiy graveside services by the American Legion Post 77 Neffs. Legion services will be held 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s George W. Snyder, Jr. 1940-2013 George W. Snyder, Jr., 72, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at the home of his sister. He was born December 9, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late George W. Snyder, Sr. and Mildred C. Pierce Snyder. He was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ and was retired from the Oxford Company, where he had worked as a heavy equipment opera tor. George had a pas sion for motorcycles, guns, knives, and following col lege football. He was an avid lover and reader of western books. He was a member of the Barnesville Eagles and the Barnesville Elks #1699. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Kay Snyder. George is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. Snyder of Barnesville, Ohio; daughters, Leigh (Bob) Davis of Florida, Shelley Marie Snyder of Belmont, Ohio; sons, Steven Shane Snyder of Barnesville, Ohio, Brian (Karen) Bailey of New Albany, Ohio; six grand children; sisters, Norma Marmie and Joyce Conway both of Bethesda, Ohio; and brother, Harold Snyder of Bethesda, Ohio. Family and friends may visit, Thursday September 26, from I p.m. until the time of service beginning at 3 p.m., Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 322 N. Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio. Brother Mark Eikenberry will be officiating, Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, W., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. cZOAPfti. j

Nedra Snyfe^ Nedra J. Snyder, 71, of 221 W. South St., Barnesville, died I Sunday in Wheeling Hospital. She was bom Oct. 20, 1913 at Summerfield, a daughter of the late William and Nellie O’Neil Snyder. She was a member of Main Street Methodist Church, Barnesville. She was preceded in death by a brother. Surviving are a niece, nephew and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda, with the Rev. James Porter of ficiating. Arrangements by Campbell- Plumly Funeral Home, Bames- ville. SNYDER, Nora Irene, 86, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at her home. She was born April 3, 1925, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Coyne Con- nors. Nora was a homemaker and a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. Snyder on May 29, 1984; three grandsons, Sean Michael Peters, Wayne Peters and Jon Michael Traylinek, one great granddaughter, Mag gie Schuler, son-in-law, Wayne Peters, her twin sis ter, Helen Connors and sis ters, Mary Lighthill, Cecilia Cud a and Rose Marie Peters and brothers, Joseph, Jackie and Thomas Con nors. Surviving are her chil dren, Cindy" Peters of Bel laire, Ohio, Cheryle (David) Snider of Key, Ohio, Denise (Roger) Peters of Bellaire, Ohio, Cathy (John) Traylinek of Key, Ohio, Thomas (San dra) Snyder of Belmont, Ohio and *Danny (Sherri) Snyder of Baltimore, Ohio. Also her grandchildren, Lori (Tim) O’Grady, Jen nifer (Jerry) Edgar, Ryan (Kristin) Snider, Jeff Snider, Laura (Michael) Schuler, Kathaleen (Andy) Dobson, Roger (Brooke) Peters, Jaci (Jason Tuttle) Traylinek, Jordan Tray linek, Christin (Jason Ash ley) Snider, Tom (Mary) Snyder, Shane Snyder and Adam Snyder and she was affectionately called mommo by her great grand children, Timmy, Rhyan, Tyler, Logan, Kayla, Collin, Dylan, Anthony, Lacey, Addison, Hayden, Sean and Calvin. Family and friends will be received at Bauknecht- Altmeycr Funeral Homes & Crematory, 441 37th St., Bellaire, Ohio, Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral litur gy with Mass will be cele brated Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio, with Father Daniel Heusel as the celebrant. Entombment in the Guardian Angel Mau soleum at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio. SNYDER, Pauline Yost went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2013 at the age of 97. She was born in Wetzel County, WV, the daughter of the late Jeff and Audrey Yost. She graduated from Littleton, WV High School at the top of her class. Pauline's favorite pastimes were reading, baseball, fishing, and being with family. In 1938 she married Murray J. Prendergast and moved to Wheeling, WV and subsequently across the Ohio River to Merlins Ferry, Ohio wherethey raised tHeir children. / 1— Several years after the death of Murray, she mar ried Allen Snyder, who also predeceased her. Her broth ers, Jack, Cliff, and Don also preceded her in death. After living in Mannington, WV for sever al years, she moved to San Antonio, TX to be close to family. Pauline is survived by her three sons, Jack (Brenda), Tom (Cecelia), and Gary (Judy) all of San Antonio, TX. She is also survived by eight grand children and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 118 Clarksburg Street, Mannington, WV. Following the service, the family will proceed to Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery for burial with her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mannington Public Library, 109 Clarksburg Street, Mannington, WV 26582. Online condolences may be accessed at www.hutson funeralhomes.com. Penny Snyder Penelope Ann (Penny) Snyder, 154 South Marietta St, Sl Clairs- ville, died Sunday at her home. She was bom at Wheeling, daughter of the late Roy L. and Hazel Wheeler Hinegardner. She was a former employee of the Community Home Care and Hospice at Warwood, W.Va., and a member of the Tri-State Assembly of God at St. Clairsville. Surviving are her husband, William J. Snyder; two sons, Duke Becker of Colerain and the Rev. William Snyder Jr. of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Katie Strobel and Hazel Robison, both of Wheeling, Betty Murphy of Garrettsville, and Daisy Bassell of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother, James Hinegardner of Wheeling; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Tooth man Funeral Home, St. Clairs ville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, where services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Fred Schmidt officiating. Burial follows in Parkview Memorial Park, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-State Assembly of God Church, St. Clairsville. Ralph7SiF^fr/?/S> Ralph W. Snyder, 39, of Hen drysburg, died Thursday in Barnesville Hospital. He was born Oct. 5, 1938, at Alledonia, son of Bertha Wade Snyder and the late Ralph Snyder. He was a member of Belmont Ridge Christian Church, Beallsville, and the Barnesville Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was employed as a truck driver. Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, Rhoda; a daughter, Mary Lou of Barnesville; two sons, William Joseph of Barnesville and Jason Eugene at home; two sisters, Helen Bowen of St. Clairsville and Inez Roby of Hendrysburg; a brother, Starling of Wheeling; six step-daughters, Shirley Shaw of Bethesda, Juanita Ben- •nifield of Oakwood, 111., Jesse James of Sandwich, 111., Joyce Shore of Baltimore, Md., Ida Smith, Barnesville, and Terri Scott of Barnesville; three step sons, Glendon Roby of Wiscon sin, Don Roby of Barnesville and William Ivey of Hendrysburg. Friends were received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services were held. Burial was in Belmont Ridge Cemetery, Beallsville > SNYDER, Raymond Ralph, 88, of 348 South Broadway St., Barnesville, died Wednesday, March 3. 1999, in the Barnesville Healtn CareCenter. He was a retired union laborer and a member of the South Main Street Church of Christ, Bethesda. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle McEndree Snyder; a son, Harland Snyder; his par ents, Alverine and Sarah Carpenter Snyder; two sisters, Frances Cook, Celia Steen; two brothers, Dean and George Snyder. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Betts Snyder of Barnesville; a daughter, Maxine Kirk of Bethesda; two sons, Gerald and Leland Snyder, both of BEthesda; a sister, Kathleen O’Brian of Barnesville; 11 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda. Memorial contri butions may be made to the Barnesville Health Care Center. Arrangements by Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, Bethesda. Rebecca Jo Snyder Rebecca Jo Snyder, 44, 7706 Bal Halbour Drive, Newport Richey, Fla., died Monda^Oct. 2,. J995, in Tarpon Springs/FIaTShe waTGorn Oct. 12, 1950 in Bellaire. _ daughter'^T "Donald andMary Sidon Snyder, both of Largo, Fla. She was a sales representative for the Levitzs Furniture Co., in Florida and a Catholic. Surviving, in addition to her par ents, are Five brothers, John, Dom, and Jim all of Martins Ferry; Jeff of Tucson, Ariz., and Jason of Indi anapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Amy Grubbs of Indianapolis, Ind. and Barbara Grimes of Largo, Fla.; sev eral nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Friday at; 10 a.m.. with the Rev. Ralph Salciccia officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire. RICHARD SNYDER Richard Lee Snyder Sr., 67, of Rayland died Saturday May, 10, 2014 after he lost his battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1946 in Rayland, a son of the late Warren B. and Florence C. (Coburn) Snyder. He was a retired employ ee of Consolidated Coal Co. with 30 years of serv ice, a Pentecostal by faith, a veteran in the U.S. Army, a member of the Indian club, and the Dillonvale Eagles. He loved Blue Grass Music, playing cards and sailing boats. He was also an avid hunter and fisher man. He volunteered at several food banks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Corey R. Casey in 2007; brothers, Bill. John, Jim, and Butch Snyder: sisters, Virginia and Ruth Snyder. Rich is survived by his ex-wife of 38 years Carol “Kookie: (Wise) Snyder; one son, Richard Lee Snyder Jr. of Cincinnati; daughters, Veida (Kenny) Covey of Alexandria Ky •' and Carole Snyder Casey of Dillonvale; brothers, Nelson Snyder of Yorkville, and Paul R. “Sam” Snyder of Bridgeport; sisters, Nora E. (Bill) Miller of Lafayette, Ohio, Eva D. Scmpkowski of Glenn Robins, and Sinny (Chuck) Rundo of Cleveland; five grandchil dren; and six great-grand children; several nieges and nephews. “y Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tillonsville on Thursday May 15, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where servic es will be held on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. with Rev. James Agnew officiat ing. Private interment will be held at the convenience of

40' OjVJO|lO/Vti IJJl

Xjjoj suiuciai ‘sloops inujcy ______r______l Robert W. E. Snyder, 88, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 30,1925 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Robert L. and Margaret L. (Clemens) Snyder. He was a former Supervisor of Industrial Relations of the Upper Ohio Valley Plants for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel with 28 years service and a retired Vice-President of Labor Relations for the Louis Berkman Company for 12 years. Robert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry. As a Staff Sargent in the 8th Army Air Corps during WWII he flew 35 bombing missions as a tail-gunner in a B-17 bomber in the European Theater. Surviving are his wife of 61 years Marylou (Gow) Snyder, daughter, Terrell B. Snyder, son-in-law, Steve Haynes, grandson, Campbell Robert Haynes all of Batavia, OH and a brother, Howard I. Snyder. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 from 9:30 am until time of a Memorial Service at 11:30 am with Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence officiating. Military honors will be presented Saturday at 11:15 am in the funeral home by the VFW Belmont County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Belmont County District Library at Martins Ferry, 20 S. 5th St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 or Oglebay Institute Mansion Museums Committee,1330 National Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003. SNYDER, Roy H., 90, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, al his home. He was born July 31, 1917 in Hopedale, Ohio, a son of Jhe late William Edward Snyder and Eva Fox Snyder Sizemore. Roy was a member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz; a retired farmer and “B” Shovel operator for Hanna Coal Company; UMWA; and was an avid Fisherman. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by his wife, Mildred L. Bumgardner Snyder on July 1 8, 1 997; a son, Donald Milliken; a .granddaughter, Tammy Chaffen; an infant granddaughter; a son-in-law, Kenneth Swelbar; three brothers, Ed, Lawrence, and Tom Snyder; and three sis ters, Iva B. Walrath, Eva Dorothy Joseph Hoobler, I and Irene Wilson. Roy is survived by four daughters, Miriam Workley and her husband, Lynn, of Scio, Karen Swelbar Williams and her husband, John, of Chester, West Virginia, Kathy Damaska and her husband. Jack, of Beaver Falls, Pa, and Nila Swallie and her husband, Allen, of Barnesville; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; eight great- great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Jane Milliken of Germantown, Ohio. Calling hours will be held Sunday, May 18, 2008, from 2-5 and Monday, May 19, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. at First Church of Christ, 1 39 North Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. "The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 139 North Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. ^NYDER, Sandra M., 61, of Lake Street, Bethcsda, died Wednesday, Dec. 5. 2001, iORC Siu^svH44^^spTTal7^ne''^as born Aug. 14, 1940, in Hopedale, Ohio, a daughter of Helen McCulloch Hawthorne Fogle and the late James Kenneth Hawthorne. Sandy was a supervisor with the 5 B's Clothing Factory of Bamesville for many years. She was a member of the South Main Street Church of Christ in Bethcsda and the Ladies V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 9712, Bethesda. Sandy was preceded in death by her father. Surviving in addition to her moth er of St. Clairsville are her husband, Harold D. “Huck” Snyder; a daugh ter, Mrs. Mike (Kim) Carter of Tlpp City, Ohio; five sons, David Taylor of Bethesda, Harold Jr. “Moe” and his wife, Janice Snyder of Flushing,' Ohio, Charles J. Snyder and his companion, Barbara of Columbiana, Ohio. Robin Huck Jr. and his wife, Lori of Covington, Ohio and Jerry i and his wife, Jackie Snyder of Bethcsda; 17 grandchildren; a great grandchild; four sisters, Mary Ann Weir of St. Clairsville, Polly Kendall of Richardson, Texas, Joyce Shrodes of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Helen Mercer of phoenix, Ariz.; three brothers, James Kenneth Hawthorne of Morristown, Jerry Hawthorne of Flushing and Robert Hawthorne of Atlanta, Ga. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Kelly-Kcmp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethcsda, where services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. With Brother Tim Snyder officiating. Burial foliows in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethcsda. V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary services held Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Main Street Church of Christ, 407 South Main St., Bethcsda, OH 43719. a SNYDER, Sarah Alice Wal- ford, 86, of Wheeling, died Monday, November 29, 2004 in the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born April 2, 1918 in Wheeling W.Va., the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Eliza Warr Walford. She was a retired office clerk for the former Stone and Thomas Department Store in Wheeling; and a member of St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Snyder in 1976; and a brother, Edwin “Jack" Walford. Surviving are a son, Charles E. Snyder of Wheeling; a daugh ter, Patricia Ann Potter and her husband, Frank of Wheeling; two grandsons, Vernon Potter of San Antonio, Texas and Marc Potter of Wheelinng; and sister- in-law, Hazel McKeever of Wheeling. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to funeral services at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, Wheeling on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Marian S. Mazgaj officiating. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline Street, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3002, Wheel ing WV 26003 Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. ____ Sarah E. Snyder Sarah E. Clark Snyder, 88, Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, formerly of Jefferson St., Martins Ferry, died Thursday at the center. She was bom Feb. 11, 1904 in McClainsville, a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Conaway Clark. She was a retired employee of G.C. Murphy Co, Wheeling and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert W. Snyder; one daughter, Mary E. Rozcll; and one sister, Alberta Mac Beech. Surviving arc two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Bonnell of St. Clairs- villc and Virginia Dickerson of Mor row, Georgia; one son, William D. Snyder of Martins Ferry; 10 grand children; 14 great-grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at the Hcslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. William Popa officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, ^Pleasant Grove. SNYDER, Vera May, 93, of Pine Grove, W.Va., died Tues day, December 2, 2003, at the New Martinsville Health Care Center. She was born August 21, 1910, in Brink, the daughter of the late Charles Winfield and Sarah Jane Holden Snyder. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, W.Va., and she was a retired teacher with the Wetzel County Board of Education with 36 years of service. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Earl Sny der; and two sister, Edith and Ruth Snyder. Surviving are three nieces, Wilma Hensler, Geraldine Smith and Iris Zimmerman, all of San Bernardina, Calif.; loving friends, Darlene and Bob Cross of Pine Grove, W.Va., John and Kimberly Shatney of Cheboy gan, Mich., Timothy and his wife, Deann Haught, of Reader, W.Va., and Daniel Haught of Charles Town, W.Va., Jordan Haught, Zoey Haught, Danny Brisendine and Olivia Brisendine. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Green- lawn Memorial Park, New Mar tinsville. Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 298, pine Grove, WV 26419 or to the Pine Grove Library, P.O. Box 416, Pine Grove, WV 26419. ' t

1 SNYDER, Virginia M. “Eia” Przelenski, 86, of Wheeling W.Va., died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. Born in Wheeling on January 13, 1924, Virginia was the daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Przelen- ski. -XL/I/-77 She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wheeling. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. “Barney'’ Sny der in 2005 and her son, Kenneth Lee Snyder in 1964; two brothers, Leo and Andy “Syn” Przelenski; and one sister, Dorothy Snyder. Surviving are two daugh ters, Rena Bowman and her husband Mike and Geraldine “Geri” Saari and her hus band Jon all of Wheeling; three grandchildren, Gail Rice and her husband Dean of Martins Ferry Ohio, Ryan Saari and his wife Kristin of New Castle Pa., and Dustin Bowman of Wheeling; two great-grandchildren, Cody and Jaiden Alix Rice; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Allmeyer Funeral Home, 3828 Jacob St. Wheeling, WV, on Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wheel ing with the Rev. Msgr. Kevin Michael Quirk J.C.D., J.V. as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shep herd Nursing Home, 159 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, WV. 26003. | Wilbur Snyder Jr. Wilbur F. Snyder Jr., 31, a resident of 19 Carl St., Mozart, Wheeling, W.Va., presumably died November 22, 1985, after falling from a barge docked in the Ohio River at 34th St., Wheeling. He was bom Oct. 18, 1954 in Martins Ferry, son of the late Wilbur F. and Flora Mae Duke Snyder Sr. He was an employee of Stan dard Sand & Gravel, Wheeling, and a member of the First Christian Church at Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Fred Snyder. Surviving are his wife, Anita Johnson Snyder; three sons and a daughter, Steven, Chad, Tony and Jennifer; four brothers, Richard Snyder of San Ferenando Valley, Calif., Thomas Snyder of Dayton, Donald of Newark, Jack Snyder of Corbun, Ky.; five sisters, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Furbee of Bridgeport, Mrs. Dale (Jean) Williams of Jacobsburg, Mrs. Edsel (Clara) Barcus Jr., of Wheeling, Judy Snyder and, Mrs. A1 (Patricia) Campbell Baumann, both of Camp Spr ings, Md. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Donald Allen and the Rev. Terry Blon officiting. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferrv. Warren Snyder < ^ SNYDER, Warren, SI.^ofttD 2, Rayland, Glen Robbins, died Thurs day at home. He was a retired emplo'yee of Lock 11, Brilliant, and a Methodist. Surviving are his wife,! Florence Coburn Snyder; seven sons, James of Rush Run, William and Paul, both of St. Clairsville, John and Richard, both of Rayland, Nelson of New Athens, Robert of Charleston,1 W.Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Howard : (Virginia) Crawley of Emerson, Mrs. j Glen (Nora) Weekley of Quaker City,! Mrs. Joe (Eva) Sempkowski of Ray land, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Runde of I Garfield, Heights, Ohio; a brother, Lee of Florida; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; several great- great-grandchildren, Friends received at Van Hove Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Saturday, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Inter ment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Warren Snvder> Warren Snyaer/31, of RD 2, Rayland, Glen Robbins, died Thursday at home. He was born April 4, 1903 in West Virginia, a son of the late Jacob and Mary Snyder. He was a retired employee of Lock 11, Brilliant, and a Meth4 odist. Surviving are his wife, Florence Coburn Snyder; seven sons, James of Rush Run, William and Paul, both of St. Clairsville, John and Richard, both of Rayland, Nelson of New Athens, Robert of Charleston, W.Va.; four daughters, Mrs.’ Howard (Virginia) Crawley of Emerson, Mrs. Glen (Nora) Weekley of Quaker City, Mrs Joe (Eva) Sempkowski of Rayland, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Runde of Garfield Heights- a brother, Lee of Florida •’ 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grand children; several great-great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at th e Van Hove Funeral Home Tiltonsville, 7 to 9 p.m. todav and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. ££* day, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Jerry Penrod officiating fe^Vo^viUe“ UpUmd William /f ?? William I r, 72, 3954 Lincoln Ave., Shadyside, died Sunday in City Hospital, Bellaire. He was born Aug. 24, 1914 at Avondale, Shadyside, son of the late William and Augusta Hein Snyder. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Benwood plant, and a member of Shadyside Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Roy (Edna) Norris of Shadyside; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Synder and six sisters, Clara Tillis, Grace McKee, Rachel Gulley, Lottie i Schwab, Mabel Monroe, and ! Leona Marling. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Dennis Hancock of ficiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Bellaire. William D. “Bill” Snyder, Sr., 82, of S. Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care, Martins Ferry. He was bom Dec. 13, 1928 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Delbert W. and Sarah E. (Clark) Snyder.

He retired as Produce Manager from the former A& P Grocery Store and the Super Duper Store both of Martins Ferry. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, WV, and the former Bridgeport Eagles and American Legion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Mary E. Rozell. Surviving are his wife Martha L (Eden) Sndyer, a son William (Lisa) Snyder, Jr. of Galena. OH, a daughter Mary (Dave) Nieman of Martins Ferry, three grandchildren David L. (Sarah) Snyder, Jr, Stephen W. Snyder, and Emily C. Snyder, two step-grandchildren Jeremy and Justin Nieman, a great grandson Clayton W. Snyder, and two sisters Betty Bonnell of St. Clairsville, OH, and Virginia Dickerson of Atlanta, GA. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry where services will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at 11:00 am with Pastor Bob Willits officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.Memorial contributions may be made to EORH Long Term Care, 90 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. , .J. ,r

. - tv

SNYDER, William D. “Bill”, Sr., 82, of S. Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long TertrTCare, Martins Ferry." ~7~{ He was born December 13, 1928 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Delbert W. and Sarah E. (Clark) Snyder. He retired as Produce Manager from the former A&P Grocery Store and the Super Duper Store both of Martins Ferry. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, W.Va., and the former Bridgeport Eagles and American Legion." He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mar}7 E. Rozell. Surviving are his wife, Martha L. (Eden) Snyder, a son, William (Lisa) Snyder, Jr. of Galena. Ohio, a daugh ter, Mary (Dave) Nieman of Martins Ferry, three grand children, David L. (Sarah) Snyder, Jr, Stephen W. Snyder, and Emily C. Snyder, two step-grand chil dren, Jeremy and Justin Nieman, a great grandson, Clayton W. Snyder, and two sisters, Betty Bonnell of St. Clairs vi I le, Ohio, and Virginia Dickerson of Atlanta, Ga. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry where services will be hel a Friday, February 4, 2011, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob* Willits officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to EORH Long Term Care, 90 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Online condolences may be expressed at www. heslop.com. SNYDER, Sr., William J. (Bill), 81, of Bridgeport, OH, passed Sunday October 13, 2013 of dementia at Holmesdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born in Yorkville, Ohio on February 19, 1932, son of the late Warren Snyder and Florence (Cobum) Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Penelope A. Snyder; brothers, James Snyder, John Snyder, Robert Snyder, and sister, Virginia Crawley. Bill is survived by a son, William J. Snyder, Jr. of Overland Park, KS; step son, Carl (Duke) Becker of Bridgeport; brothers, Nelson Snyder of Yorkville, Paul Snyder of Coleraine, Richard Snyder of Rayland; sisters, Nora Miller of West Lafayette, Eva Sempkowski of Glen Robbins and Linda Rundo of Brunswick; three grand children, Clinton Snyder of Overland Park, KS; Elizabeth Ketzner of Overland Park, KS; Jennifer Brown of St. Clairsville. / A private memorial serv ice will be held at the fami ly’s convenience. Condolences can be sent to his son at 9006 W. 106th St., Overland Park, KS 66212. SOBEL, Estella M., 85, of New Cumberland, passed away, Saturday, April 19,2008. She was bom August 14, 1922, in West Newton, Pa., the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Smith Hill. Estella was a graduate of New Cumberland High School; she was a homemak er and a member of the New Cumberland Christian Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded ih death by her husband of 57 years Walter Sobel, who passed away Sept 5, 2003; and two brothers, Isaac Hill and Harry Hill. She is survived by two daughters,- Cathy Sobel of New Cumberland and Lynn Swan and her husband, Joe, of New Cumberland; two grandsons, Joe Swan of Mor gantown. W.Va., and Michael Swan and his wife, Lisa, of Morganton, North Carolina; four great-grand sons, Wil and Kelan of Mor gantown, W.Va., and Lan- don and Walt of Morganton, North Carolina; and two sur rogate grandchildren, Donn and Kristen Costello of Columbus, Oh. She is also survived by a dear friend, Betty Snider McAtee of New Cumberland; two sisters-in- law, Antoinette Kaczmarek of New Cumberland and Emogene Sobel of Califor nia; and a brother-in-law, Tom Sobel and his wife, Nancy of New Cumberland. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home, where funeral service will be held at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday with Minister Rick Tinsky officiating. Interment will follow in New Cumberland Cemetery. SOBEL, Walter J., 82, of New Cumberland, W.Va passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2003. He was bom March 14, 1921 in Farrell, Pa., a son of the late Karol and Kathrine Vizidacua Sobel. He was a veteran of the Army, serving with Company-M, 330th Infantry, 83rd Division. During World War II, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the Argonne Forest, and the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. He received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and was decorated by the French Government with the Jubilee of Liberty Medal. He was retired from National Steel Co. after 43 years of service, last working as a foreman of the Track Gang. He was a member of the New Cumberland V.F.W., the Chester American Legion, Weirton Moose, Weirton Steel Manage ment Club and the Weirton Steel Twenty-Five Year Club. He was also a member of the New Cum berland Christian Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three broth ers, Stanley Sobel; two infant brothers, Tommy and Edward; two sisters, Virginia Bennett; and an infant sister, Laura. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Estella Hill Sobel at home; two daughters, Cathy Sobel of New Cumberland and Lynn Swan and her husband, Joe, of New Cumberland; two grandsons, Joe Swan and his wife, Kassy Kelley, of Morgan town, W.Va. and Michael Swan and his wife, Lisa, of Morgan- ton, North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Wil of Morgan town, W.Va. and Landon and Walt of Morganton, North Car olina; a brother, Thomas Sobel and his wife, Nancy, of New Cumberland; a sister, Antoinette Kaczmarek of New Cumberland; and two surrogate grandchildren, Donn and Kristen Costello of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-5 and 7- 9 p.m. Tuesday at the New Cumberland Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home, 900 Ridge Avenue, New Cumber land where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Min ister Rick Tinsky officiating. Interment will follow in New Cumberland Cemetery where the ' Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will accord Military services. SOBIERALSKI, Stephen E., 60, of Kruger Street, Wheel ing, W.Va., died Saturday, June 19, 2004 surrounded by his lov ing family. Stephen was born in Brent wood, Pa. on March 16, 1944, a son of the late Stanley and Esther Pikulik Sobieralski. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; a retired Sheet Metal Worker of Local No. 12; and a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Sobieralski. Stephen is survived by a son, Timothy Sobieralski of Bethel Park, Pa.; a daughter, Tiffany Bronder and her husband, Bob of Peters Township, Pa.; sisters, Rita S. (Bill) Gallo of Wheeling and Clara (Eugene) Kopyar of Eden Praire, Minn.; brothers, Lawrence Sobieralski of Brent wood, Pa. and Regis (Jymie) Sobers of Bluffton, S.C.; two grandchildren, Ava and Austin Bronder; a very special friend, Carmel Ricci (Sobieralski); and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tues day from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1 54 Kruger Street, Elm Grove Chapel, Wheeling, W.Va. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the John F. Slater Funer al Home, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, Pa. Jennie Sobleski Jennie C. Sobleski. 84. Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, for merly of Vine Street, Martins Fer ry, Ohio, Friday. Dec. 16, 1995 at the center. She was born June 6, 1911 in New Kensington, Pa., a daughter of the late Adam and Car oline Stavislawczyk Sobleski. She was retired from Marsh i Wheeling Stogie Co., Wheeling and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sis ters, Madeline Grumm and Eliza beth King and a nephew, Russell King. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Earl (Nancy) Sharp of Lancaster, Pa., and a nephew, Norman E. King of Brilliant. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Litur gy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 20 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Thomas Magary officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marlins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recited Wednesday at 3 p.m. followed by Christian Wake services at 7:30 p.m. both in the funeral home. SOBLIT, Pauline May, 82, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. Pauline was born May 3, 1923 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathrina Haramia Soblit. She was a Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Albert Soblit. Surviving are two nephews, Joe Soblit and his wife, Elaine, of Florida and Frank Soblit of Virginia; a great nephew; a great-great nephew; and a great-great niece, all of Charles ton, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend funeral services at 1p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Mount Calvary Cemetery chapel, Wheeling with the Rev. William Seli, S.M. offici ating. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Nurs ing Home, 159 Edgington Lane, Wheeling. Arrangements are by Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com. Edward Soboleski Edward John Soboleski, 66, of RD 1, Adena, died Thursday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born Oct. 8, 1919 at Ramsey, son of the late Peter and Pauline I Soboleski. / J)VtyM&s j i A retired employee of Norfolk and Western Railroad, he was a member of St. Casimir’s Catho lic Church and American Legion, both at Adena, and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in two brothers, John and Joe Soboleski and a sister Elizabeth. Surviving are his wife, Helen Kanoski Soboleski; four sons Anthony of Buckeye Lake' James, Bernard and Robert, all of Adena; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) Schwarten of Middleburg; two brothers, I Frank of Adena, Alex of Gar- ; field Heights; three sisters, Mary Bednarski, Charlotte Gretchen and Mrs. Frank i (Virginia) Dawson, all of Adena; nine grandchildren, i Friends received at Borkoski! Funeral Home, Adena, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be I fieJehcaLedat lO a^m. Monday in ! Burial will be in Olive BranchT Cemetery, Harrisville. Rosary devotions at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in • the funeral home. Frank Soboleski Frank F. Soboleski, 81, Adena, Ohio, died Monday, March 10, 2003 in Wheeling Medical Park Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va. He was bom Dec. 13, 1921 at Ramsey, Ohio. He was a member of St. Casimirs Catholic Church, Adena, an Army veteran of World War II; retired with 31 years of services from the former Wheeling Lake Erie Railroad, member of the Adena American Legion Post #525. He was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Pauline Soboleski; four brothers, four sisters. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Kendziorski) Soboleski of 49 years; her daughter, Michelle Cornett and her hus band Mark of Huntington, Utah; son, Frank Michael Soboleski and his wife Penny of Vermilion, Ohio; sister, Charlotte Gretchen of Adena and eight grandchil dren. Friends are welcome on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home, 111S. Bridge St., Adena, vigil services at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 13, 2003, 11 a.m. at St. Casimirs Catholic Church, Adena with Monsignor John Kolesar as celebrant. Burial fol lows at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Full military graveside services will be con ducted by the Adena American Legion Post #525. ^'JULY/Uf 6 Sobota Twins SOBOTA, Monica Marie and Jes sica Arm, infant daughters o? Thomas and Melissa Renforth Sobota of 73501 Pattons Run, Martins Ferry, died Saturday in University Hospital, Columbus. Surviving in addition to their parents are two brothers, Thomas and Bryan, both at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sobota of Colerain; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Renforth of Rayland. Graveside ser vices will be held today at the convenience of the family at Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport. Arrange ments by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. ANNE SOBOTA Anne Elizabeth Tybuszewski Sobota, 97, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Forest Hill Retire ment Community. She was born December 13, 1917 in Dilles Bottom, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Dudjn- ski) Tybuszewski. She was a former employee of the Hampton Inn, a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling, Wheeling Senior Citizens Services and the former St. Joan of Arc Christian Moth ers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Sob ota, one daughter, Jo-Anne Roth, three brothers, John, Joseph and Felix Tybuszewski, two sisters, Stella Coitczyk and Jenny Lucas, a grandson, Michael Hall, two son-in-laws, Edward McGrath and Ray mond Stone. Surviving are her chil dren, Mary McGrath Stone, Nancy L. Hall and Joe (Susan) Sobota, all of Wheeling; a son-in-law, Allen Roth of Brookside, OH; JO grandchildren^ 23 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Alt- meyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where Vigil serviceswillbe held at 3:30 p.m. JN 7 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at St. Joseph Cathe dral, Wheeling, with Msgr. Kevin Quirk as celebrant. Interment in Mount Cal vary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions can be made to Valley Hos pice and Forest Hill Care Center, 100 Reservoir Road, St. Clairsville, OH. 43950. BARBARA SOBOTA Barbara Jane Sobota (McCutcheon), born 9-3- 1932, in her home in EeJ- laire Ohio, passed at Liza’s Place iiTWhecling WV on 3-25-2017. She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church, in Wheeling. Preceded in death, Michael Sobota (husband), Eileen Foster (daughter) and Bill Marshall (grand son). Surviving are three chil dren. Michael, (Mary Ann) Sobota, Dian Sullivan and David (Robin) Sobota; nine grandchildern: 17 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings, Mar- gret Justice, Joseph (Sharon) McCutcheon, and Ann Lee (Joe) Bauduin. Services and brunch will be held on April 8, 2017, at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff St., Wheeling, WV at 10 a.m.. Please send any charita ble donations to Liza’s Place 308 Mount St.Joseph Road, Wheeling WV 26003. ZJC/V7 ;f*sa Betty A. Sobota Betty A. Bums Sobota, 69, Col- erain-Mt. Pleasant Road, Colerain, died Wednesday, March 18. 1998 In East^huTReglOttar Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was bom May 17, 1929 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Goldie Burns Crawley. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daugh ter, Linda Brothers. Surviving are her husband, Stan ley J. Sobota, four sons, Michael J. of Cadiz, Stanley D. of Smithfield, Thomas of Martins Ferry and Jef fery Sobota; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Pamela) Richard of Glen Robbins; a brother, Joseph Crawley of Delaware; three sisters, Mrs. Nel son (Shirley) Snyder of Arizona, Mrs. Eugene (Carol) Hopkins and Mrs. Artist (Edna) Coburn, both of Martins Ferry; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 :o 9 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, where services will be held -Saturday at 10 a.m., with Stanley [gnance officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleas ant Grove. Dorothy Sobota ‘j-jfri’fr- Dorothy L. Kosar Sobota, 67, Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, formerly of Bridgeport, died Friday in Wheeling Hospital, Medical Park. She was bom Sept. 30,1924 in Pease Twp., a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Franz Kosar. She was a member of SL Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain and the TNA Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Sobota. Surviving are her daughter, Bertha Jean Sobota of the home; two brothers, Joseph Kosar of Tiltonsville and Louis Kosar of Cleveland. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Mar tins Ferry, with Monsignor David Reasbeck officiating.. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Martins Ferry. SOBOTA, Michael, Sr., 82, of Triadclphia, W.Va., died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at home. He was bom in Wheeling, W.Va., October 20, 1926, son of the late George and •,Sotphie Bak Sobota. * Mr. Sobota was a retired guard from MSHA; and was former employee of Wheeling Machine Products Co.; and the Weimer Pack ing Co. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII; and a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Joseph Sobota; and a grand son, Charles William Mar shall. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Jane McCutcheon Sobota; two sons, Michael Sobota, Jr. and his wife, Maryann, of Bethlehem, and David Alan Sobota and his wife, Robin, of N.C.; two daughters, Eileen Ann Foster and her husband, Eugene, of Dallas, W.Va., and Dian Lyn Solovan and her husband, Danny, of Wheeling; a sis ter, Helen Jonczak of Weir- ton, W.Va.; eight grandchil dren; ten great-grandchil dren; and one great-great- grandson. There will be no. visita tion. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Satruday, November 15, 2008, at 1 1 a.m.. at Our Lady of Lebanon Church with Father Bakhos Chidiac officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady ofs Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff St., Wheeling, WV 26003. Arrangements by the Kep- ner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. SOBRAY, Robert B. 80, resident of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sun day, November 27, 2005. He was born June 11,1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., the son of the late Walter and Julianne Dembinski Sobray. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church; a co- owner of the former Sobray’s Bakery: and he was a retired salesman with Berry Supply. He was a US Navy veteran. Bob was a star athlete in football and basketball at War- wood High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Louis, Walter, Leonard, Henry, Arthur (Dutch), Richard (Dick), William (Bill), Eugene, and Daniel Sobray; his sisters, Bar bara McCoy, Martha Sobray, Gertrude Bald win, Elizabeth (Betty) Let zelter, and Regina Kozub. Surviving are his wife, Martha Magee Sobray; his son, William, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; daughters, Lynne Keller (Douglas) and Dr. Jan ice Sobray (William Novick), of Wheeling; grandchildren, Christopher Sobray(Amy), Jon athan Sobray, Kristina Keller Walden (Jeremy) Jeffrey Keller, Christopher, Robert, and Thomas Grammer, Tara, William, and Nicholas Novick; great grandchildren, Kylie and Christian Robert Sobray Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, December 3, 2005, 1 1:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father Eugene, S. Ostrowski officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Road, Wheel ing, WV 26003 Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kepner funeral.com. On Sunda y, February 8, 2009, LG DK William Sobray of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, died from natural causes. Lieutenant Commander Sobray was born December 27, 1947 in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of Martha Magee Sobray and the late Robert Sobray. Bill graduated from War- wood High School and West Virginia University. He was a teacher at Wheeling Cenral High School from 1969- 1972. He then joined the United States Navy. LCDR. Sobray retired from the United States Navy in 1993, after serving his country as a Navy pilot, fly ing the EP-3 and P-3 aircraft in Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two in Rota, Spain and Patrol Squadron Seventeen in Barber’s Point, Hawaii. He flew deployed mis sions from Germany, Eng land, Greece. Italy, Oki nawa, Hong Kong, Guam, Thailand, the Republic of the Philippines, Diego Garcia (Britisn Indian Ocean Terri tories Oman and Kenya. His duty stations also included pilot training in Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station Memphis, Naval Station Guam, Intelligence Center Pacific, Camp Smith, Hawaii, and Joint Intelli gence Center Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. LCDR Sobray’s awards include the Meritorious Unit Commendation (with star), the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (with star), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Navy and Marine Corps Oversea Ser vice Ribbon. In addition to his mother, Bill is survived by two sons, Christopher Sobray, and his wife, Amy, of Slone Ridge, Va. and Jonathan Sobray of Va.; a granddaughter, Kylie Sobray and a grandson, Christian Sobray, both of Stone Ridge; two sisters, Lynne Keller and Dr. Janice Sobray, both of Wheeling, and their families and many cousins. Bill will be remembered by his many friends from his Navy career and the last five years in Fort Walton Beach for his kindness and sense of humor. A memorial service, offi ciated by Mr. John Rasz from the Vineyard Church in Wheeling, W.Va., will be held at Noon, Saturday, March 21,2009, at Belmont Hills Country Club, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Contributions can be made to the Freewheel chairMission.org, an organi zation providing free wheel chairs for people in develop ing countries, in care of the Vineyard Church, 135 Wad dles Run Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. SOBUTKA, Bernard J., 94, resident of Ann’s Coun try Retreat, Wellsburg, W.Va., formerly of Windsor Heights, W.Va., died Friday, December 21, 2007, in Weir- ton Medical Center, Weirton, W.Va. Bernard was born July 6, 1913 in Wheeling, the son of the late William and Mary Kosidlo Sobutka. He was a retired instrument maintenance employee at Wheeling-Piltsburgh Steel Corporation, Beech Bottom and Steubenville plants. He was also a veteran of the US Array and Army-Air Corps. He was a Catholic by faith; and a freelance photographer. In'addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Marguerite Sobutka; a sister. CecTlia Harris; and his brothers, Leo and Chester Sobutka. Surviving are his daughter. Jeannie C. Dunlap of Cir- cleville, Ohio; and a brother, Ablin Sobutka of South Gate, Mich. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until lime of service at 1 1 a.m. Monday at the Windsor Heights Church of God with the Rev. Harry Petti- ni officiating. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities, 7-13th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2 101 Warwood Avenue. Wheeling.______SOBUTKA, Marguerite Riter, 85, resident of Ann s Country Retreat Center, for mer resident of Windsor Heights, W.Va., died Friday, February 18, 2005 in the Brightwood Center, Follansbee, W.Va. She was bom April 10, 1919 in Dean, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Lena O. Smith Riter. She was a homemaker and an accomplished seamstress; and a member of the Windsor Heights Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Bernard Sobutka, whom she married on December 7, 1944; and her daughter, Jean- nie C. Dunlap and her husband, Eugene, of Short Creek, W.Va. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Monday at the Windsor Heights Church of God with the Rev. Harry Pettini officiating. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheel ing. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Carl Socha focha^3$^of RD 2, St. Carl Clairsville, died Tuesday, March 21, near Shepherdstown, Born in St. Clairsville, March 9, 1929, son of the late Karl and Annav Socha, he was a veteran ; of the Korean conflict. Surviving are six brothers, Joseph, John and Frank, all of Wheeling; Walter, Martins Ferry; Michael and Anthony of St Clairsville; and three sisters, Mrs. John Klenowski Mrs. Marion Schlatt, Mrs. Leo Pavlic, all of Wheeling. Funeral services were held at St. Clairsville Thursday with Dr. W. Russell Gilmore officiating. Interment was in Union Ceme tery, St. Clairsville. SOCHA, Frank J. Sr., 83, of Wheeling, VV.Va., died Tuesday. June 1 4. 201 1 at home. Born in Si. Clairs'ville, Ohio on August 4. 1927, Frank was the son of the late Karl and Ann Wojcik Socha. He was a retired employ ee of the former Blaw Know Foundry in Wheel ing and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his par ents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Nelson Socha in 1999; three brothers, Karl, Joseph and Michael; two sisters, Sophie Klenowski and Mary Pavlik. Surviving are one son, Frank J. Socha Jr. of Wheeling; his sister, Ann Schlatl of Wheeling; one brother, Anthony Socha of Barnesville. Ohio. ‘Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, W.Va. on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, Ohio. K‘rI®W« I ruin 'ao.eha .rei'yc— Clairsville Route 2 miner, passed 1 away in the Bellairo vCity Hos- j pilal on Saturday following an illness of the past several weeks £ Mr. Socha was born in Po land, September 0, 1SS4, and has resided in the St. Clairsville area the past forty eight years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s) Catholic Church, Fairpoint. Surviving are his v ite, Mrs .■ , Anna W. Socha, three daughters, . Mrs. John Klenow'ski, Mrs. Mar- - ion Schlatt, Mrs. Leo Pavlic, all). of Wheeling, seven sons, Joseph; I, John and Frank Socha of Wheel-1 \ ing. Michael, Karl, Jr. and An-1 thoiiy Socha, St Clairsville, R. D. 1, Walter Socha, Martins! Ferry, sixteen grandchildren and one sister. The body was brought to the j Beck Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited Monday even ing. Requiem high mass was celebrated Tuesday from St_ Joseph’s Church, Fairpoint with Rev. John B. Nadzam as cele i brant and interment made in the !. Union cemetery. MikeSocha Mike M. Socha, 69, of RD 2, St. ClairsviUe, died Tuesday, June 8 in Bellaire City Hospital. He was bom Aug. 3, 1915 at Fairpoint, a son of the late Charles and Anna W. Wojciak Socha. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his wife, Victo ria Worwa Socha; two daugh ters Palma Sheldon of Wheeling and Nancy Wells of Bamesville; a son, Michael J. Socha, sta tioned with the Marines in Worchester, Mass.; five I brothers, Walter Socha of Martins Ferry, John Socha, Joe Socha and Frank Socha, all of Wheeling, and Anthony Socha of St. ClairsviUe; three sisters, Mary Pavlic, Anna Schlatt and Sophia Klenowski, aU of Wheel ing, and eight grandchildren. Friends were received at the Beck Funeral Chapel, St. ClairsviUe, with burial in Union Cemetery in St. ClairsviUe. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Myrtle Socha Myrtle M. Socha, 48, Martins Ferry, was dead on arrival at the Martins Ferry Hospital Saturday. 773- She was born Sept. 9, 1923, at Midway, a daughter of Jess W. and Mary S pen dal Bosley. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and the Catholic Women’s Club of the church. Surviving are her husband, Walter, two daughters, Marilyn and Carolyn, both at home, and one son, Walter Jr., serving with the Peace Corps, in Africa. Requiem Mass was held Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, Martins Ferry with Father George Goodbout as celebrant Interment was in Union Cemetery, St Clairsville. SOCHA, Dolores Jeanne, 73, of Weirton, W.Va., former ly of Follansbee, W.Va., died Thursday, June 26, 2003 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was bom on August 11, 1929 in Shintown near Elder- sville, Pa., a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Meredith Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence A. Socha in 2000; a son, John L. Socha in 1987; a brother, William Allen; and two sisters, Barbara “Bob” Wolfe and Pearl Price. She was a Baptist by faith; a homemaker, cake decorator, caterer, teacher and artist; and a member of the Jefferson Town ship Historical Society. Surviving are three daughters, Chick Stoll of Eldersville, Pa., Patricia Barnett and her hus band, Sheldon, of Steubenville, Ohio and Christine Poole and her husband, Kenneth, of Win- tersville, Ohio; three brothers, Don (Geri) Allen of Dayton, Ohio, Wesley (Bernice) Allen of Beech Bottom, W.Va. and John Lee (Betty) Allen of Paris, Pa.; six sisters, Esther Hurst of New Cumberland, W.Va., Mabel Baker of Missouri, Marjorie Leppar of Weirton, W.Va., Mary Lou Tanis of Colliers, W.Va., Joanne Cook of Colliers, W.Va., , I Dorothy Lusakow of Sante Fe, \ 'N.M.; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 27 and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, W.Va. where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Eldersville, Pa. f

a\ -■_ ??&Gl- ’. km m $a;r V'H . ■m 4| - m

•>. .* I ' .• 111* -V as SOCHA, Faith Ann, 50, of Wheeling, died Monday. December 14, 2009 peacefully sur rounded by her family at home. She was born March 11, 1959 in Wheeling, the daughter of Annabelle Lee Shaw Socha and the late John F. Socha. Faith loved flowers, gardening and reading. She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheel ing, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from West Liberty State College in 1991, a member of the Hazelwood Hills Boat Club, Pied mont, Ohio, a Project Head Start volunteer. Surviving in addition to her mother is her daugh ter, Chandra Ann Socha of Wheeling; three broth ers, Charles J. (Janice) Socha of Nashville, Tenn.; Jeffery J. Socha of Atlanta, Ga.; Shawn J. Socha of Coleman, Fla.; two sisters, Sharon Ann (Rick) Weeks of Cum- ming, Ga.; Monica Ann Bosacki of Wheeling; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1 400 Eoff St., Wheeling, where vigil services will be held at 2 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Decem ber 18, 2009 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling, with Msgr. Kevin Quirk as cel ebrant. Interment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. The family would like to thank cousin Mary Jane McKenzie and Henry and Cathy from Valley Hos pice. Memorial contributions can be made to Valley Hospice. Stanley Socha Stanley Socha. 66, Orchard Drive, St. Clairsville, died Thurs day in Cortland. He was born Nov. 21, 1921, at Provident, a son of the late Stanley and ' a Lelek SochaJ^/ > A retired postal clerk, member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, the Amer ican Legion and VFW; and a vet eran of World War II. His wife, Doris Copas Socha, preceded him in death. Surviving are two brothers, Walter of Middlefield ana Theodore of Seville; two sisters. Helen Kaplinsky of Bannock ana Sophia Burnett of Follansbee. Friends will be received at the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairs ville, Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat ed Tuesday at 10 a.m., in St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Gadosik the celebrant. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Prayer services will be said Monday night at 8 in the funeral home. Victoria M. Socha A 1922-2011 Victoria M. Socha, 88, of Bamesville, Ohio fonnerly of Crabapple and St. Clairsville died Friday morning, June 10, - /A 2011 at her home. She was bom October'4, 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio to the late Frank 1 and Mary (Wojnicki) Worwa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike M. Socha (June 8, 1982); and two brothers, Frank and Stanley Worwa. She is survived by a' son, Michael (Joye) Socha of Fallbrook, Calif.; two daugh Victoria M. Socha ters, Nancy Wells of Bamesville and Palma (Gregory) Sheldon Claire Wells, Leah Wells, of Bethlehem, W.Va.; two Sophia Wells, Canyon Wells, sisters, Nancy Broz of Kylie Rahi, Kayla Rahi, Lauren Dillonvale, Ohio and Helen Iracheta, Chloe Iracheta, and Good of Bellaire, Ohio; eight Jessica Socha. grandchildren, Brian (Jackie) Visitation was held Sunday, Wells, David (Jennifer) Wells, June 12, 2011 at Campbell- Victoria Wells, Crystal (John) Plumly-Milbum Funeral Nemeti, Tina (Ramsey) Rahi, Home, 319 North Chestnut Mark Sheldon, Amy (Robert) Street, Bamesville, Ohio where Iracheta, and Shawn Socha; services were held Monday, and 14 great-grandchildren, June 13, 2011 with Msgr. Nathan Hunkier, Michael George R. Coyne. Burial fol- Wehr, Chelsea Nemeti, lowed at Union Cemetery in Tanner Nemeti, Emmy Wells, St. Clairsville, Ohio. ■ SOCHA, Walter, 83 ■years young, of Martins ■ Ferry, Ohio, passed away on [Saturday, August 9, 2008, in Peterson Rehabilitation I Hospital and Geriatric Center in Wheeling, W.Va. Walter was bom April 6, 1925 in Crabapple, Ohio, the son of the late Carl “Charlie” and Anna Woichek Socha. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in 1987; was a member of the Knights of Columbus; and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Martins Ferry. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Walter was an avid walker and health enthusiast, a friend to all. Walter donated his body to the WVU Department of Neuro Biology. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Mae Bosley in 1972. Surviving are a son, Walt “Chip” Socha and his wife, Gretha, of Portland, Ore.; his twin daughters, Carolyn Ziegler and her husband, Dan, and Marilyn Roberts and her husband, Tom, all of Wheeling; his grandchildren, Abi Givler and her husband, Eric, Zach Ziegler and his wife, Angela, Mark Roberts and his wife, Rickilyn, and Lauren Thornton and her husband, Eric; three great grandchildren, Daniel, Courtny, and Dakota; and his siblings, Anna Schiatt and her husband, Marion, of Wheeling, Tony Socha of Barnesville, Ohio and Frank Socha of Wheeling. Friends received on Monday, August 11, 2008 from noon until time of memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, with the Reverend Thomas Magary officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the fami- !y- In lieu of flowers, memori al contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus, Council 1421, 25 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Frank J. Sochor Frank James Sochor Sr., 69, Bellaire, died Saturday, May 17, 1997 at Country-Club Retirement" "CenTerTBellaire. He was bom May 24, 1927 in Bellaire, a son of the late Rudolph and Mary Benes So chor. He was a retired coal miner with North American Coal Co., No. 1 Mine, a Protestant and a Marine veteran of World War II. Surviving are sons, a daughter, a brother, a sister, three grandchil dren. There will be no visitation. Ser vices and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bauknecht Funer al Home, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice in Wheel ing. / Rudolph Sochor Rudolph Rudy” Sochor, 74, passed away Oct. 20, 2003 at - the Hospice Care Center in * Copley, Ohio. He was born on May 23, 1929, in Bellaire, Ohio. He retired after 36 years serv ices with Goodyear Tire & Rubber. He was a charter mem ber of Portage Summit Field and Stream Inc., as well as a member - of the National Rifle , Association, and American ' Legion Post #0209. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace Sochor, parents, [ Rudolph and Mary Sochor, and brother, Frank Sochor. Surviving are his sister, Sylvia l Nash of California, numerous nieces and nephews as well as I great and great-great nieces. I A memorial service will be I held in West Virginia at a later I date. Cremation Society of Ohio was in charge. SOCKMAN, Frances W., 85, of Yorkville, Ohio died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 201 3 at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1927 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Francis and Wilma Winters Lemal. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Frances was an avid reader, and very interested in the Humane Society. She was very friendly, and never knew a stranger. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in | death by her husband, Francis “Bud” Sockman Jr.; a son, James W. Sockman; two grandsons, Kirk Adams French; an infant, Gabriel Henry; a twin brother, Michael Lemal; and a sister, Shirley Pollock. / Surviving are a son, John (Jennifer) Sockman of Rayland, Ohio; two daugh ters, Patricia (Larry) French of Dillonvale, Ohio; and ! Susan (Jim) Crockard of Wheeling; a brother, Dick (Alma) Lemal of Martins Ferry, Ohio; five grandchil dren; and two great- grand children. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Francis and celebrate her life Sunday 2-8 p.m., and Monday 1 1 a.m. until 1 p.m. service, at Borkoski j Funeral Home, Tiltonsville with Rev. Richard Lemal officiating. Burial at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. . 5 Helen J. Sockman Helen J. Vought Sockman, 57, Main Street, Holloway, formerly of Bridgeport, died ThuLS.day-^De&r— 2~(5T~1995~ atjier home. She was bom JuIyT31, 1939, in Dennison, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor Linard Vought. Surviving are her husband, James Sockman Sr.; five sons, James Jr., Raymond, Charles and Jay, all of Bridgeport and Michael A. of Holloway; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Nora) Cutlip of Martins Fer ry; a brother, Lawrence Vought of Dennison; a sister, Mrs. Marshall (Myrtle) Olinger of Florida; six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, today, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Terry Erwin . officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Fer ry- James Sockman James Sockman, Sr., 73, of Holloway, Ohio, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jean (Vought) Sockman; a son, Jay Sockman; and two brothers, Francis and Thomas Sockman. Surviving are a daughter, Nora (Danny) Watson of Martins Ferry; four sons, James, Jr., Charles and Michael Sockman, all of Holloway, and Raymond (Diana) Sockman of Bridgeport; a brother, William Sockman of Martins Ferry; three sisters, Mildred Schmidt and Geraldine Paul, both of Martins Ferry, and Hazel Morrison of Colerain; six grandchildren, Ben, Chris, Ray, Michelle, Charles, Tabbatha; and two great- grandchildren, Corbin and Stephanie. Friends are invited to attend graveside services Monday, July 25, 11 a.m., at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, where Rev. William Webster will officiate. Full military graveside serv ices will be held by the Belmont Co. Council of the V.F.W. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut At Fifth, Martins Ferry. SOCKMAN, James W., 65, of Pleasant Grove, Ohio, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at his resi dence. / He was bom Mafch 24, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of Frances (Lemal) Sockman and the late Francis “Bud” Sockman. He was retired from the North American 6 Coal Mine, Powhatan Point, Ohio. Jim was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry, and a life member of VFW Post 626 and American Legion Post 52, both of Bellaire, Ohio.: He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by a nephew, Kirk Adams; and a great nephew, Gabriei Alexander. Surviving in addition to his mother of Yorkville, Ohio, are his wife, Sandra (Truax) Sockman; a son, Curtis Morris of Inwood, W.Va.; two sisters, Patricia (Larry) French of Dillonvale, Ohio, and Susan (Jim) Crockard of Wheeling, W.Va.; a broth er, John (Jennifer) Sockman of Rayland, Ohio; two brothers-in-law, Ryan (Annet) Truax, and Mark (Kathy) Truax; and a sister- in-law, JeanAnne (Wayne) Cross. Friends will be received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, where services will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor John Lemal officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Military honors will be presented by the Belmont County Council of the V.F.W. prior to services at the funeral home—— Thomas Sockman Thomas Sockman, 68, Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home, Steubenville, formerly of Martins Ferry, dieOhuxsday, June"20, XgSSTat the health care center. He was born April 15, 1928 in Mar tins Ferry, a son of the late Francis and Mary Furbee Sockman Sr. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Edward (Mildred). Schmidt of Buckeye Run, Martins Ferry, Mrs. i Steve (Geraldine) Pauli of Martins I Ferry and Mrs. Jack (Hazel) Morri son of Colerain; three brothers, Francis Jr. of Yorkville, William of Florida and James of Holloway. There will be no visitation. Bur ial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Hes- lop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry. WILLIAM SOCKMAN William Sockman Sr., 86, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednes day, Nov. 2, 2016, at Car riage Inn of Cadiz, OH. He was born June 4, 1930, in Carrollton, OH a son of the late Francis Sockman Sr. and Mary Emma (Furbay) Sockman. He retired from the for mer Vale Coal Mine Com pany. William was a mem ber of the Apostolic Pente costal Church, Pleasant Grove, OH, and a veteran of the U.S. Army Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Geraldine Pauli and Mildred Schmidt and brothers, James and Tom Sockman and Francis Sockman Jr. Surviving are his chil dren, Emma Runnion of Martins JEeuy^ancy God- man of Steubenville, OH, Linda (John) Dunlavy of B r i dgep o r L-QHr-D o n a 1 d (Mary) Sockman of New- comerstown, OH, Richard (Donna) Sockman of BridgeporL-William (Kim) Sockman Jr., of KS, Richard Sockman of Bridgeport and Evonne Boldissar of NC; stepsons, William (Janis) Strieker of Bamesville, OH and David Strieker of Marion, OH, his sister, Hazel Morrison of Colerain, OH; 1 l grand children, 14 great-grand children and six gre^t- great-grandchildren. 'fl^ Private graveside servic es were held at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Perry. Edward John Sodnikar Edward John Sodnikar, 75, Salem Bottom Road, Westminster, Md., formerly of Bridgeport, died, Thursday,July 11. 1996 at his home. He was bom July 19, 1920 in Bridgeport, a son of the late John and Josephine Mam Sodnikar. He was a retired oil tanker cap tain, US Navy Merchant Marines, a Navy Merchant Marines veteran and a Protestant. Surviving are a sister, Johanna Kolenc of St. Clairsville; a niece; a grand nephew; and a grand niece. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Holly Memo rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, with the Rev. Donald Cordery officiat ing. Burial follows in Holly Memo rial Gardens. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Nation al Road, Brookside. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridgeport Education As sociation, c/o 501 Bennett St., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. Theresa Soehlman Theresa Soehlman, 93, Riverside Nursing Home, McKeesport, Pa., formerly of St. Clairsville, died Thursday in McKeesport Hospital. She was born March 20, 1898 in Austria, daughter of the late Michael and Helena Nakonig. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Soehlman. Surviving are a son, Stan Conrad of Port Vue, Pa.; five grandchil dren; 15 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, with David Tuten officiating. Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. SOFKA, Michael Henry, 86, of Warwood, WV, died on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in the Bellaire Acuity Hospi tal, Bellaire, OH. He was bom July 7, 1925 in Blaine^OH, the son of the late Micnael and Mary Sofka and was a member of St Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling, /vj Michael was a high school graduate of Wheeling Cen tral Catholic High School; an Army Veteran of WW1I and a retired fireman with the Wheeling Fire Department. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus and loved to travel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Annette Tatar Sofka in March 1995; a brother, Steve Sofka and a sister, Josephine Bruno. Surviving are a son, Mitchell J. Sofka and his wife, Elizabeth of Bridge port, OH; a daughter, Moni ca A. Smith and her hus band, Mark of Triadelphia, WV; a sister, Mildred War- dle of Stv_£lair§villev OH; a granddaughter, Brfttaney Smith of Triadelphia, WV; several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, his dog, Daisy. Friends will be received on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 3-7 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 2101 War- wood Ave, Wheeling (304- 277-2722). Mass of Christ ian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 2111 Mar ket St., Wheeling, WV with the Reverend Frank O’Kruta as celebrant. Entombment in Mt Calvary Mausoleum, Wheeling where Moundsville Veteran Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphon sus Catholic Church. SOFKA, Theresa Marie Burns, 83, of South Wheel ing passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 9, 2010 in the Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling. She was born February 18, 1927 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Wilson Bums. Mrs. Sofka was retired after 31 years at Chris Miller Furniture, Wheeling; and was a member of St. Alphon- sus Catholic Church, Wheel ing. zpfr7' In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve V. Sofka in 2001; a brother. Eugene “Bud” Burns; four sisters, Kathryn Doyle, Mary Louise McGee, Eileen Bannock and Emily “Peg” Cox; and a son- in-law, Tim Stanton. Surviving are a son, Michael S. "Sofka and his wife Judith of Wheeling; two daughters, Sandra K. Sayre and"her husband Bill of Wheeling and Mary Jean Stanton of Bridgeport. OH; Five grandchildren, Jay Sayre of Wheeling, Timothy “Tim” Stanton and his wife Missy of Bridgport, Dr. Sarah Sofka of Morgantown, Kevin Sofka of Wheeling and Kelly Sofka of Pittsburgh; three great-grandchildren, Jonathon Sayre, Breanna Sayre and Timmy Stanton; and very good friend, Clau dia Templin of Wheeling. Friends will be received Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob streets. South Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Wheeling, at 10 a.m with the Reverend Frank O’Kruta as celebrant. Entombment in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memori al contributions may be made to the Valley Hospice, Liza’s Place, 308 Mt. St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; or to the Miracle League Ohio Valley, I 390 National Road, Wheeling, WV 96003 Sogan, Anna Elizabeth

Birth: Jul. 18, 1924, Steubenville,OH - Death: Jan. 18, 2015,Steubenville,OH

•At the creation of this memorial, this was the ONLY memorial for her in this or any other cemetery.*

She is the daughter of Joseph Ocell and Ann (Rolko) Ocell Evans; step-daughter of Michael D. Evans (141489988).

Widow of John P. Sogan., Mother of Mary Catherine Hughes.

Parents: Joseph Ocell (1891 -1952) & Anna Rolko Ocell Evans (1895-1990)

Spouse: John P Sogan (1923 -1990)

Sibling: Anna Elizabeth Ocell Sogan (1924 - 2015) &

Joseph Ocell (1925 - 1926)*

Calculated relationship (from: findagrave.com) ANTHONY SOHA Anthony Soha, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Satur day August 19, 2017 at Emerald Point in Bamesville, Ohio. He was born April 13, 1931, a son of the late Karl and Anna (Woichek) Soha in Fairpoint, Ohio. Anthony was an Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked as a clerk for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sib-. lings, Ann Schlatt, Mary I Pavlik, Sophie Klenowski, Walter Socha, Frank Socha, Mike Socha, Joe Soha and Carl Socha. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs day August 24, 2017 at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, Ohio with Fr. Ed Maxfield. 'jNf Military honors will be conferred by the Belmont County Veterans Association. Share your thoughts and memories of Anthony with the family at www.beckaltmeyer.com. Kathryn Ann Sohovich, 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away February 18, 2014 at Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton. She was born August 10,1926 in Lilly, Pa, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Matilda (Smith) Pashke. She was a retired Assistant to the Treasurer of Indian Creek School System, a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church Mingo Junction, also the CWC of the church. She was also a former member of the Mingo Junction Library Board. Kathryn was also an avid Notre Dame fan. Kathryn is survived by her sons Martin Sohovich of Mingo Junction, and Byron (Debra) Sohovich of Westerville, Ohio, daughter Deborah (Joel) Carpini of Weirton, WV, brothers Kevin (Dialene) Pashke, and Nial (Dorothy) Pashke both of Mingo Junction, and Anthony (Valerie) Pashke of Weirton, sisters Fernand Cox of Wooster, Ohio, and June (Larry) Nicholson of Elizabeth City NC, sister-in-laws Edna and Joann Pashke, grandchildren Jessica, Adam, Alyssa, and Stuart Sohovich, Jamie Roan, Joseph, and Natalie Carpini, a great granddaughter Alexis Faris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Daniel John Sohovich in 1968, a grandson Daniel Sohovich, brothers Raymond, and Paul Pashke, sisters Mary Louise Pashke, and Carol Ann Snyder, and brothers-in-law Ronald Cox and Harold Snyder. Friends and family will be received at the Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home 115 Union Avenue Mingo Junction on Thursday February 20, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. And then on Friday at St Agnes Catholic Church Mingo Junction from 9am till time of Funeral Liturgy with Mass at 10 am, with Fr. James M. Dunfee as celebrant, interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Steubenville. Wake service will be recited on Friday at 7:45 pm at the Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff and employees of the Weirton Geriatric Center for their loving care of our mother, www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com. Frank Sokoll Frank J. Sokoll, 76, 252 Amster dam Road, Bowerston, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Saturday in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was born Feb. 12, 1914 at Maynard, a son of the late Frank and Lottie Pesta Sokoll. He was a retired employee of Timken Co., at Canton, and a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at Carrollton. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Grimm Sokoll; four brothers and five sisters. He was preceded in death by four sisters. Friends will be received at the Allmon-Dugger Funeral Home, Carrollton, one hour before services at noon Tuesday, with Monsigner Robert Kawa officiating. Burial follows in Perrysville Cemetery. SOKQLOWSKI, William “Bill” Sr., 71, of Wolfhurst, Ohio, died Mon day, December 1, 2008, in Wheeling Medical Park. He was bom December 20, 1936, in Bridgeport, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph and Nellie (Shinko) Sokolowski. Bill retired from the former Mobay Chemical Co. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst; and was a veteran of the United Stales Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Marc. Bill is survived by his lov ing wife of 50 years, Mary Ann; a son. Bill Sokolowski, Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Brookside, Ohio; a daughter, Vicki Joslyn and her husband, Jim, of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Joseph and his wife. Clarima, of Colerain, Ohio, and Richard of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two grand children, Frank and Lacie Sokolowski; three sisters-in- law, Nancy Koblensky. Rita Lang and Jana Bumgardner and her husband, David; as well as nephews and nieces, Tierney, Jamie, Kara, Marilyn, Joe. Ken, Kevin, Chad, Jay and Alisa. Visitation will be Wednes day, from 2-8 p.m.. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, where Vigil services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday, at 1 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, with Father John Mucha as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Memorial contributions may be made to Wolfhurst VFD, 55485 Brand Ave., Bridpenori OH 4^01 ? A SOKOLL, Richard “Dick”, 90, of High St. Road, Cadiz, OH, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH He was bom February 20, 1923 in Mjrynnrd, OH- to the late Frank and Leocatia Pesta Sokoll. Dick was a former employee of King Motors of Dillonvale, OH. He was also a self-employed mechanic and attended the Harrisville Covenant Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his two brothers, Frank and Eugene Sokoll and nine sisters, Agnes King, Amelia Sokoll. Stella Zerla, Elizabeth Prezbeski, Cecelia Wease, Clara McCombs, Mary Ann Azallion, Marguerite Sokoll and Helen Baker. Surviving are his wife, Kristine Robinson Sokoll, two brothers, William Sokoll of New Mexico, Dr. Martin Sokoll of Iowa, many nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 1 p.m. at Harrisville Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rev. Barry Hall officiating. Kitty Ann Sokolowski Kitty Ann Sokolowski, 55, of Almar Lane, St. Clairsville, died_ Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000 in Wheel- Thg'HoSpftal. She was bom Jan. 9, 1945 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Patterson Atherton Bass. She was a member of the East Richland Friends Church, where she served in the Daycare Nursery. Surviving are her husband, Richard; two sons, Chad and his wife, Wendy of St. Clairsville and Jay of Arlington, Va. and a daugh ter, Alisa Sokolowski of Colum: bus. Frends will be received today, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, with the Revs. Wayne Ickes and Cathy Wallace officiat ing. Jntement will follow in Bel mont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Ani mal Rescue League. Nellie Sokolowski Nellie Mae Shinko Sokolowski, 75, 68299 Orchard Avenue, Bridge port, died Tuesday in Heartland Lan sing Care Center. She was bom Dec. 7,1917, in Coal Center, Pa., daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Shinko. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the PNA Lodge, both at Wolfhurst. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Sokolowski Sr. Surviving are three sons, Joseph C. of Martins Ferry, William of Wolfhurst and Richard of St. Clairs- ville; a brother, Joseph Shinko of California, Pa.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Monsignor Mark Froehlich, the celebrant. Burial follows in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Vigil services will be to day at 3 p.m., in the funeral home. Vincent Sokolowski : Vincsnt Sokolowski, 52, of Bloomingdale Dr., Bridgeport, died Saturd^iv in Martins Ferry Hospitalise#; ^7 ‘ Horn in Bridgeport, Oct. 8, ; 1 1916, he was a son of Julian and I Anna Yakuch Sokoloski. He was | a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. He is survived by four sisters, j ■Mrs. Stella Bumba, Mrs. Josephine Tennant, and Mrs. Joseph (Sophia) Yaterka, all of Bridgeport, Mrs. Stephen (Helen) Sienbab, St. Clairsville, a brother, Joseph of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wolfhurst with the Rev. Fr. Robert Krauter as celebrant. In terment followed in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. : KACIE SOLAGES Kacic Rae Solages, 16, .of St. Clairsvillc, OH, died in Wheeling, WV, on May 16, 2015, from complica tions associated with can cer. Kacie was born in Wheeling, WV, on June 25, 1998. She is the daughter of Stan Solages of Columbus, OH, and Adam and Amanda Yates of St. Clairsvillc,OH. She leaves behind five siblings, Lexi Solages, Hannah Yates, Caroline Yates, Natalie O’Donnell, and Dawson Yates, all of St. Clairsville; two guinea pigs, Winston and Dash; her dog, Ralph; and cat, Oliver; and countless fami ly and friends. Kacie was a member of Victory Baptist Chapel in St. Clairsville. She loved animals and dreamed of someday becoming a zookeeper. Kacie was diagnosed with an extremely rare abdominal sarcoma in May 2013. During her treatment she endured multiple sur geries, chemotherapy, and radiation, all of which took its toll on her body. She suffered daily because of this illness, but throughout her treatment Kacie inspired numerous people due to her strong Christian faith and perseverance. She wanted to give up many times, but her love for fam ily and friends fueled her determination and kept her fighting no matter how dif ficult the road was. When I hearing the news her cancer had spread and treatments would no longer be effec tive, Kacie made the coura geous decision to forgo any further treatments so she could spend time at home with family and friends. Kacie’s family would like to extend their love and gratitude to all who visited and prayed during this jour ney. Special thanks are given to the following peo- Dr. Hayes Jordan, Dr. Huh, Holly Green and staff of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; Dr. Nicholas Yeager and the entire 12th floor staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH; Valley Hospice and the entire staff of Liza’s Place in.Wheeling, WV. The family will receive visitors at Hast Richland Evangelical Friends Church in St. Clairsville from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, May 18. A private burial will be held, but please join us for a celebration of Kacie’s life on Tuesday, May 19, 20 I 5, at East Richland Evangelical Friends Church beginning at 6 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. In lieu of flowers, dona tions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charily of Houston, Texas; Make-a-Wish of Ohio; or Valley Hospice of Wheeling, WV. CHARLESSOLAK Charles William Solak, a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, died at the Selma Markowitz Care Center of Hospice of Central Ohio on Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was bom in Bradley, OH on December 23, 1928 to the late Joseph F. and Catherine (Villo) Solak. He was a veteran of World War II and the [ Korean Conflict, serving as a Naval Aviation Electrician patrolling the Panama Canal. Charles was a 1947 graduate of Warren Consolidated High School in Tiltonsville, Ohio and retired from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation of Heath, Ohio. Charles was an avid golfer and little league coach in the North Newark and Kiwanis baseball leagues for many years. He was a faithful Newark Catholic Green Wave and Ohio State Buckeye’s fan. Charles enjoyed attending his grandson’s participation in sports, his daughters’ many dance recitals, and handing out treats to his canine buddy, Rocco. He was the devoted hus band of Laura (Bibbo) Solak, whom he married on January 17, 1951; the lov ing father of Debra (Kevin) Blake of Cincinnati, and Christina ‘Tina” Lock of Newark; and the proud grandfather of Brandon Lock of Columbus. Charles is also survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Bibbo of Ray land. OH; three nieces and four nephews. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his son, David; and three brothers, Bertram, Thomas, and Kenneth. / Services were neld March 3 1 at the Reed- Egan Funeral Home in Newark. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 40 Granville St., Newark, OH; or the Newark Catholic Athletic Association, 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, OH. SOLAK, Joseph Alvin, 51, of Palatka, Fla., for merly of Tiltonsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 3, 2009. Son of Bertram Rae Solak (deceased) and Nina Jean Seckman Solak, Joseph was a 1976 graduate of the Warren Consolidated High School in Tiltonsville. He is survived by, his wife of 16 years, Karen Solak; his mother; and his two beagles. Itchy and Scratchy. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2009, in Masters Funeral Home, Palatka, Fla., with Pastor L. D. Osteen officiating. Calling hours will be (Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Gifts in Mr. Solak’s memory may be made to Masters Funeral Home. Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit @hot- mail.com. Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements. SOLAK, Nina Jean, 84, of Palatka, passed away November 19, 2010. at the Putnam Community Medical Center following | an extended illness. *"/ £ She was born the daugh ter of Arlie Seckman and Nora Ash in Shirley, W.Va. She resided in Palatka for the past 29 years. In 1948, Jean married Bertram Rae Solak and raised their family in Tiltonsville, Ohio, until his relitfffiient fronCWheeling Pittsburg Steel Corporation when they joined their son, Joe and his wife, Karen in Palatka. In addition to her par ents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Rae in 1999, her son Joseph Alvin in 2009 and her sister Betty Dudash in 1999. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary Solak and Jennie of Houston, Texas; a daugh ter, Sandy Solak of Worchester, Vt.; a daugh ter-in-law Karen Solak of Palatka; a sister, Cleta Shook of Wheeling, W.Va.; two brothersT Jack Seckman and his wife, Jeanne of Winchester, Va„ and Lewis W. Seckman and his wife, Helen of Cambridge, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends, espe cially her nephew and nieces John Dudash and Holly Dudash of Palatka and Delores Church of Enid, Okla. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 4,2010 from 11 a.m.,until I p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio, with Rev. Heather Long officiat ing. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio, also planned at a later date in Tiltonsville, Ohio. E sthe r^oton c! ^ Esther May Soland, 71, of Rout 4, Bellaire, Bellview Heights, died Sunday afternoon. Born at Sardis, May 21, 18%, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Hossman and was a member of the Evangelical Reform Church, Bellaire. Surviving are one son, Glenn, Bellaire, three brothers, George of St. Clairsville, Ernest and Benjamin, Glen Dale, two sisters, Mrs. Everett Jones, McMechen, and Mrs. H. J. Long, Cobbs Island, Md. and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bellaire with the Rev. Alfred McLeese officiating. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain. Poland, Nicholas A., 19, of Shadyside, died Saturday, Jan. 22, ■2&QQ; in Belmont Comm unify Hospital, Bellaire. He was a student at ITT Tech, Pittsburgh, a 1998 graduate of Shadyside High School and a Protestant. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip M. Soland; his maternal grandfather, Philip K. Wallace. Surviving are his mother, Helen Wallace Soland King in New Concord, Ohio; a brother, Michael P. Soland of Bellaire; maternal grand mother, Nancy Bass Wallace of Bellaire; paternal arents. Glenn E. and Mary herman Soland of Bellaire; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received 6-8 p.m. today at Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held at 10 a.m. " Tuesday. Interment in Rock Hill Cemetery, Bellaire. Glenn Soland Glenn Edwin Soland, 80, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 at his home. He was born Feb. 3, 1922 in Bellaire, a son of the late Otto and Esther Hossman Soland. Glenn was a retired self employed construction contrac tor, a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bellaire, the American Legion, and Elks, all of Bellaire; and was past presi dent of the Board of Trustees of the Belmont Community Hospital for more than 30 years; past President of the OV Construction Employers Counsel, and was an Army veter an of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Philip, an infant daughter, and a grandson, Nicholas Soland. Glenn is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Sherman Soland, five children: Brad Soland and his wife Tina of Bellaire, Pam Sherwood and her husband Mike of Bellaire, Vicki Soland of Bellaire, Cristi Wojcik and her husband Steve of Wheeling, Wendy Dooher and her husband Todd of Dallas, Texas; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, where services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. with the Reverends Thomas L. Jones and Donald J. Cordery officiating. Interment- will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may! be made to Belmont CommunityJ Hospital or Valley Hospice. I Philip Soland Philip Michael Soland, 48, of Central Avenue, Bellaire, died Sat urday, June 15. 1996 in Wheeling Hospital” He was born Sept. 30, 1947 in Bellaire, son of Glenn and Mary Sherman Soland . A laboratory technician at Bayer Corp., he had received recognition for a patent for a substance which was a replacement for the gas Fre on. He was a Protestant and a mem ber of the Bridgeport Eagles 995. Surviving, in addition to his par ents of Bellaire, are his wife, Helen Wallace Soland; two sons, Michael Philip and Nicholas Andrew, both of Shadyside; a brother. Brad Alan of Bellaire; four sisters, Pam Sher wood, Vicki Soland and Wendy Hudson, all of Bellaire and Cristi Wojcik of Wheeling. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, today, from 5 p.m. until time of service at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Waddles Run Road, Wheeling or to the I American Cancer Society.______. Robert Solar Robert J. Solar, 59, of St. Clairsville, was born June 18, 1944 in Maynard, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his par ents, Steve Solar and Mary Solar Sylagji. Bob passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. Bob leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife of 36 years, Nancy Gillam Solar. Other surviving family members are his sister, Rosemarie Stando and a brother, Steve Solar and his wife Elaine; brother-in-law, Mitch Gillam and his wife Mary Gillam and several nieces and nephews. Bob is a graduate of Bethany College where he lettered in football and baseball. In 1989 Bob was elected to the Bethany Athletic Hall of Fame. He also received his masters degree in Guidance Counseling from West Virginia University. Bob began his teaching career at Union Local High School, he then continued his career at Buckeye Local school system, where he was an assistant bas ketball coach and head baseball coach until his retirement. Bob played sandlot baseball in Maynard for many years. He was past president and Commissioner of the Ohio Valley Baseball League and the current Director of OVAC Baseball. He was a member of the St. Clairsville Moose Lodge # 2504; Bethany Alumni and Athletic Association; Cadiz Country Club and the Ohio Guidance Counselor Association. He was a member of the Saint Cyril Methodius Orthodox Church in Bellaire and St. John the Divine Orthodox Church in Wheeling. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. with Father Joel Gillam and Father Spiro Kehayes officiating. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Trisagion Services will be held on Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Sfe lar i S' Steve Solar, aynard, died I Friday morning while driving in his car near his home J A retired miner, he was born Dsc. 23, 1903, a son of John and Rose Solar. Surviving are his widow, Mary, two sons, Steven of Bridgeport and Robert of St. Clairsville, one daughter, Mrs. Rosemarie Stando, Fairpoint, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Torok, Cleveland. Funeral services were held Monday at Maynard with Rev. Fred McClain officiating. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Anna Sole Anna B. Sole, 94, a resident of 311 Kennon St., Bridgeport, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was born Aug. 26,1891 in Wetzel County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Abraham and Virginia Berdine Poland, j 5 EjPf.ftzf She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, * Bridgeport, and Bridgeport ] Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Sole in * 1980 and two sisters and a { brother. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Mildred) Burkle of Bridgeport; two sons, Fred and Kenneth Sole, both of Bridgeport; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Na tional Road, Brookside, today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Loman Fish officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheel- ing. SOLE, Bernice C. ' Myers, 90, of Bellaire, Ohio, formerly of Bridge port, Ohio, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at her home. She was bom. March 29, 1919 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Newsome Myers. Bernice was a homemak er, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a member of St. John Catholic Church, the Catholic Women’s Club of St. Johns, American Legion Auxiliary of Bridgeport, and a former member of St. Anthony’s in Bridgeport. In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, James ‘Fred’ Sole on April 16, 2009; a brother, Tom Myers, four sisters; Dorothy Grammer., Mae Myers, Thelma Patterson and Mildred Palen. Surviving is her daughter, Mary Lou Sole of San Jose, Calif.; a sister; Marcella Hepe of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Charles Myers and his wife, Kay of Portage Ind., Jim Myers of Massillon, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37 th St., Bellaire. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St, John Catholic Church with Msgr. Gene Mullett as cele brant. Burial will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairsville, Ohio. A vigil service will be conducted on Wednesday at i 2.15 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John I Church or St.. John Grade 1 School. Earl Sole Earl Kenneth Sole, 85, of Main Street, Bridgeport, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Kenneth was born Aug. 6, 1917 at Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late James H. and Anna Poland Sole. He was a retired carpenter with the Carpenter's Union Local No. 3, Wheeling, W. Va., a vet eran of the US Army Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post 227, Bridgeport; the V.F.W.; Lansing Sportsmans Club; Bridgeport Foresters, Eagles Aeries 995 of Bridgeport, and a Protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Hilda I. Finnicum Sole. Kenneth is survived by a son Robert E. and his wife Marlene Wolfe of Belmont, a daughter, Jeannine Anderson of Bridgeport, a brother James "Fred" Sole of Bridgeport; a sis ter Mildred Burkle of Wheeling, W. Va.; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Donald Meese, offici ating. Military graveside honors by the Belmont County Council will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. HOWARD SOLE Howard Otto “Bud” Sole, Jr., 85, of Rayland, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 20 1 5, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. He was born April 28, 1930, the son of the late Howard O. Sole, Sr. and Zona Mae Sole. Bud was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant, OH, where he served joyously as an Elder, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, was a mem ber of the men’s Bible Study group, Mr and Mrs. Sunday School Class and for many years taught the teen boys’ Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beu lah Justine Burkhart; his daughter, Alice Golden; brothers, James and John and sister, Delores. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; daughter. Fern Frye of Florida; sons, Wayne of Rayland and William “Willie” of PA; seven grandchildren, Eliza beth, Danny, Michelle, Jana, Rachael, Annie and Jesse and Five great-grand children, Shannon, John, Krista and Hannah Carpen ter of Alaska and. Opal Rush of Texas. / A Memorial Celebration of Bud’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 173, Mt. Pleasant, OH 43939. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville. SOLE, Hughie “Wayne,” 61, of Arlington Avenue, Moundsville, W.Va., former ly of Belleville, Mich., died Sunday, January 14, 2007, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va. He was born July 5, 1945 in Glen Dale, the son of Hughie M. Sole and the late Anna Vir ginia Millhouse Sole. He was a Christian by faith; and enjoyed bowling, fishing, shuffleboard and playing pool. He won the Gold Medal for shuffleboard in the Senior Olympics in 2005. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grand parents; an aunt; and four uncles. In addition to his father, sur vivors include two sisters, j Mary Anna (Todd) Beck of Moundsville and Eileen M. Pope of Redondo Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Norman D. Sole of Ohio and Timothy A. (Leona) Sole of Mich.; sev eral aunts, including a special aunt, Gertrude Stewart of Moundsville; several uncles; nephews and nieces, including a special niece; Amy (Richard) Hill of Moundsville; and sev eral cousins, including special cousins, Tammy Millhouse of Jacobsburg, Ohio, Cindy (John) Weber of Bellaire, Ohio and Mark (Donna) Stewart of Moundsville. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home and Cre matory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, where funeral services will he held Wednes day at 1 1 a.m. with the Rev. William H. Barger officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1115, 1221-A Ohio Avenue, Dun- bar, WV 25064. Irene D. (Buckbee) Jeffries Elliott Sole, 79, died Wed. Jan. 1, 2014 at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1934 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Freer Buckbee and Helen (Trotter) Williams. She was retired from the Tri-State Sitters Adult Home Health Care. Irene was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, OH. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Gilbert Jeffries, second husband Thomas M. Elliott, third husband Kenneth Sole, son Terry Jeffries and grandson Nickki Harris. Surviving are her daughter Sandra (Don) Harris of Mingo Jet., OH, two grandchildren Shane Harris of Cadiz, OH and Dustin Jeffries of Shadyside, OH, three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. SOLE, James Fred, 94, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at his residence. He was bom March 18, 1915, in Belmont County, a son of the late James and Anna Polen Sole. Fred was retired from the former Weingardner Construction Co. He was a member of American Legion Post 227 in Bridgeport; VFW Post 36 13 in Martins Ferry; St. John Catholic Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Sole; and a sister, Mildred Burkle. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Myers Sole; a daughter, Mary Lou Sole of San Jose, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great- nephews. Friends will be received on Monday, April 20, 2009, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 -37th St., Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 21,2009, at 9:30 a.m. in St. John Catholic Church with Msgr. Gene Mullett as celebrant Interment will follow in Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairsville, Ohio. • Vigil services will be con ducted on Monday at 2:15 p.m. in the funeral home. Belmont County Council of American Legion will conduct services on Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church, or St. John grade or high schools.. SOLE, John R., of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., found peace August 2v, 2008, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Amsterdam, N.Y., after fighting a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born October 1, 1943 in Sluidysidc, Ohio, and resid ing in N.Y. since 1961, he was a graduate of Bellaire High School, Bellaire Ohio and SUNY Potsdam for his undergraduate degree in edu cation. He attained a Master’s of Science degree Specialist in Educational Administration and Doctor of Education from SUNY, Albany. , . John served and was hon orably discharged, in the US Army 72nd Corps of Combat Engineers, Fort Benning, Ga. from 1966-1968. John began his distin guished career in education as a teacher in the Schenectady City School District. His advocacy for the profession led him to a career with the New York State United Teachers from 1975- 1997 with 10 years as a Field Representative fol lowed by 11 years as the Regional Staff Director for Jamestown and Albany. During this time, an assign ment by NYSUT and AFT led John to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where he served the Broward Teacher’s Union as Director of Field Services. Following his retirement from NYSUT, he returned to Florida as the Broward Teacher’s Union Director of Staff from 97-99. His second career in retire ment was directed toward his talent as a leader in school administration with positions in Schuylerville Central School as the Director of Student Services and Guilderland Central School as the Director of Human Resources. John’s official retirement began in 2005 with a six month road trip to follow the college baseball career of his youngest son, Brian. He was preceded in death by his sister, Delores Rogers and brother, James Sole. John is survived by his wife, Joanne (Eddy) Sole of 27 years and four devoted sons, John R. Sole Jr. of Rockton, IL. (Sherri), Jason Howard Sole of San Francisco, CA. (Anya Ho), Mat- thew Scott Sole of San Francisco, CA. and Brian Coudray Sole (Tori ) of Concord, CA. He was the youngest of seven children born to Howard Otto Sole and Zona Mae Sole. His surviving siblings are, Opal Rush of Tomball, Texas, Howard O Sole Jr. of Ray land, OH, Bcrnetta Swielnicki of Glendale, AZ. and Charlotte Carpenter of Two Rivers, AK.; two grand daughters, Erin K. and Natalie M. Sole; many nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters-in-law that he loved as his own. 'Phe family wishes to thank the staff of The Glens Falls Cancer Center, St. Mary’s Hospital and 'flic Cancer Medicine Center directed by Dr. Michael Castro for their compassion and expert care. A memorial service cele brating John’s life will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 24 Circular St. Saratoga Springs on September 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. The family will be receiving guests from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, John’s wish was to establish an annual scholarship fund in his name to a deserving, determined and promising senior without means who aspires to further his/her edu cation from his alma mater, Bellaire HS, Bellaire, Ohio. Donations may be made to Raymond James and Associates, “FBO John R. Sole Bellaire HS Scholarship Fund" mailed to: Ellen Dean, Financial Planner, 1118 E. Missouri, Suite A2, Phoenix, AZ 85014 SOLE, Kenneth Ray, 72, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Friday, December 19, 2008, in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born April 24, 1936, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Addison and Lola Kehl Sole. Ken was retired from International Harvester Company, Shadyside; worked at BEST Products as a shipping and receiving clerk; and at the Card Factory Outlet, St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Myra J. Ault Sole. Surviving is his wife, Irene D. Buckbee Elliott Sole; a daughter, Kathy McLeish and her husband, Chad, of Bridgeport, Ohio; a step daughter, Sandy Harris and her husband, Randy, of Mingo Junction, Ohio; a stepson, Terry Jeffries and his wife, Linda, of Cadiz, Ohio; four sisters, Joyce Albaugh of Bellaire, Linda (Bob) Neal of Allegan, Mich., Ruth Ann (Harold) Fowkes of Belmont, Ohio, and Claudine Carroll of Lisbon, Ohio; two brothers, Larry Sole of Marlton, N.J., and Charles Sole of Zanesville, Ohio; and many loved nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren, and stepgreat- grandchildren. He will also be missed by Arlene Klem and Bernice Ault of Cortland, Ohio; friends and neighbors, Ed and Evron Bisbocci; and his two dogs, Poochie and Smokie. Family and friends will be received Monday, from 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 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, with the Reverend Dr. John Helgeson and the Reverend Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. SOLE, Linda, 70, of Sis- tersville, WV, passed away October 2, 2012 at home. She was bom August 24, 1942 in Wetzel County, WV, a daughter of the late Lloyd Kimble and Opal Loy Thomas. Linda was involved with the Ladies Day Committee at the Tyler County Fair. She loved camping, cooking and doing crafts. She worked for Don King for many years and she attend ed the Sistersville Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jim Sole of Sistersville; son, Jim “Jaybo” Sole and his wife, Joy, of North Kingston, RI; grandson, (who was more like a son), Michael “Mikie” Sole, II and his wife, Amy, of Cape Coral, FL; grand sons, James Sole and Jonathan Sole of RI; grand daughter, Jenna Sole of RI; and sister, Mary Dietch of Martins Ferry, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Sole; brothers, George Thomas, Ben Thomas and Tom Thomas; and sisters, Francis Perry and Claire Wetzel. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Myers Funeral Home with Pastor Jim “Jaybo” Sole officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Lloyd Sole Lloyd L. “Dutch” Sole, 79, Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, died formerly of Bellaire, difid— Wednesday, Dec. 47T996, at the center. He waTbCffn Aug.'9,' 1917, at Lebanon, Ohio, a son of the late Silas Shannon and Nellie Ethel Hood Sole. A retired employee from the for mer Imperial Glass Corp., Bellaire. he was a Methodist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Addison and Paul Sole; and a sister, Burl Howell. I Surviving are two brothers, Chester Sole of Quincy, Wash, and ■ Virgil Sole of Easllake, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Verda) Eikle- berry of Shadyside and Mrs. Mar shall (Norma Jean) McCorkle of , Bellaire; several nieces and j nephews. Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mick Foster officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Lydia §oie mi Lydia B. Sole, 80, Barton Road, St. Clairsville, died iWednesday, Aug. 4, in the Ohio Valley General Hospital. She was bom in West Virginia A.pril 1,1891, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were helc Saturday in Bellaire with the Rev. Edgar Suite officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. ft/iyra Sole Myra J. Sole, 54, 3457 Monroe Street, Bellaire, died Thursday, September 29, 1994, in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. She was bom September 27, 1940 in Stewartsville, a daughter of Ber c/? nice Helms Ault of Tiltonsville, o and the late William R. Ault. T5” She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila E. Massa. Surviving in addition to her mother, a resident of Tiltonsville, are her husband, Kenneth R. Sole, a daughter, Kathleen R. Sole of the home; a sister, Margaret Klem of Tiltonsville. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where ser vices will be held at 11 a.m. Mon day with the Rev. Stephen Sparling officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Alston Soles Alston Woodrow “Skiggs” Soles, 85 of Burwood Dr., St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born June 22, 1918 in Shadyside, Ohio. He was a retired coal miner from Windsor Power House Coal, a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Rothacher Soles; a daughter, Karen Lucas and her husband George of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren, Amy Sheppard and her husband Brian of Winston-Salem, N.C., and David Lawson of St. Clairsville; great grandchildren, Matthew and Jill Sheppard; brother and sister-in- law Bud and Rosemary Schultz of New Paris, Ohio; sister-in- law, Dolores Horner of St. Clairsville; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where serv ices will be held at 1 1 a.m., Friday, with Everett Hutson offi ciating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens at Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to www.toothmanfuneralhome.com Cynthia Lynn Soles, age 60, of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center Wheeling, West Virginia. She was bom in Akron, Ohio October 21, 1949 a daughter of the late Paul & Lydia Myers.

She is now with her deceased grandson Austin. Survived by her husband: Danney Soles of Woodsfield, Son: Phillip (Amanda) Soles - Woodsfield, Daughter: Tina (Robert) Lee - Akron, Ohio, Grandson: Robert Lee II. Friends received from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Monday March 8, 2010 at the Bauer- Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio with Minister Bill Dawson officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. Ruth Soles Ruth L. Soles, 82, of Burwood Drive, St. Clairsville, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Park Health Care Center in St. Clairsville. She was bom Oct. 24, 1921, in Woodsfield. A daughter of the late Wilbur Rothacher and Martha Hamilton Rothacher. She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alston W. “Skiggs” Soles. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Lucas and her husband George of St. Clairsville; two sisters, Rosemary Schultz and her husband Bud of New Paris, Ohio, and Dolores Homer of St. Clairsville; grandchildren, Amy Sheppard and her husband Brian of Winston-Salem, N.C., and David Lawson of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; great grandchil dren, Matthew and Jill Sheppard. Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with Everett Hutson offici ating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 98B East Cove Ave., Wheeling, W.Va., 26003. Brenda Solomon <7'3'7C. Brenda Lee Solomon, 19, daughter of Patricia Solomon Lovell, 322 Main St., Tilton- sville, died Friday night at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was bom Aug. 7, 1956, in Martins Ferry. Surviving in addition to her mother are her step-father, Ernest Lovell; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Edward Gura, Martins Ferry; Suzanne and John Evans, at home. Friends may call at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Sunday, 7 to 9 and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, where services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Russell Hurd officiating. Burial in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Edna Solomon 1918-2009 Edna A. Solomon, 90, of Bamesville, Ohio died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Bamesville Health Care Center. She was bom August 24, 1918, a daughter of the late Sherman McEndree and Lucretia Fort McEndree. Edna was a homemaker and a Protestant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded indeath by her husband, James Solomon; sis ters, Helen Mistovich and Ada McEndree; brothers, Donald, Glenn, Clarence, Russell, Robert, Jerry and Henry McEndree. Surviving are a sister Mary Wentzel of Wheeling, W.Va.; a brother, John Earl McEndree of St. Clairsville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, great niec es and nephews, and grel-great nieces and nephews. Friends were received Saturday, May 9, 2009 until the time of service at -Kelly-Kemp- Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Bamesville, Ohio with Rev. Charles Clark offici ating, burial in Hope Cemetery, Hendrysburg, Ohio. SOLOMON, Ronald Lee, 65, of Philippi, W.Va., for merly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Ruby Memorial Hos pital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born November 28, 1939 in Natrona Heights, Pa., the son of the late Ellen Hauck Solomon and William L. Solomon. Ron’s banking career spanned over 47 years, the last four of which as Chief Execu tive Officer of the BC Bank in Philippi. Before coming to Bar bour County, he served 22 years as President and CbU or Progressive Bank of Wheeling. For 21 years before that, he served with the Keystone Bank of Lower Burrell, Pa, leaving this position in 1978 as Senior ,. Vice President. Ron was named zations during his tenure in ,he 2004 Banker of the Year Wheeling. He was a member of bv the WV Bankers Associa- the Bigelow Lodge, No. 52 AF ti£n and AM; a member of the He attended Penn State Uni- Osiris Shrine of Wheeling, the versity and the Rutgers Univer- Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, sity Graduate School of Bank- Wheeling and the Royal Order ins He also completed courses of Jesters, Wheeling, at the American Institute of In addition to his parents, he Banking. , waspreceded indeathbyasis- Ron is a former member and ter, Mary Borland, chairman of the WV Bankers Surviving are his wife, Patri- Association- board of directors cia Hudson Solomon; his chil- and member of the WVBA’s dren and grandchildren, Strategic Planning and Nomi- Kathryn Solomon of Wheeling, nating Committees. He also Bob Hannah and his wife, served as a member of the Kathy, of Rivesville W.Va., Nominating Committee of the Scott Solomon, his wife Diane Federal Reserve Bank, Rich- and their children, Skylar and mond , Va; the Advisory Coun- Sydney of Manassas, Va, Keith cil of the Federal Reserve Solomon, his wife, Cortney, of Bank, Cleveland, Ohio and the Jackson, Ohio, and their son, Community Bankers Council Devin, Jerry Solomon, his sons, and Advisory Council of the David and JP all or American Bankers Association. Tiltonsville, Ohio and their He most recently served as a mother, Deborah Solomon and Member of the Legislative three brothers, Robert Solomon Committee for the WV and his wife, Shirley, of Bankers Association and as Advance, N.C., Richard WV State Membership Chair- Solomon and his wife, Emmy, man of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Ron has given of his time William Solomon, Jr. and his and talent in a voluntary capac wife, Marie, of Sarver, Pa. ity with many local organiza- A memorial service will be tions including, Treasurer and held on Saturday, June 4, 2005 member of the Board of m Wheeling at the First Baptist Trustees of Alderson-Broaddus Church, 1470 National Rd, at College; Treasurer of the Bar- 11;00 a.m. with the Reverend bour County Economic Devel- Darrin Wright, Reverend Robin opment Corporation; Treasurer Crouch and Reverend Robert J. of the Philippi Baptist Church; Romick, officiating. Vice President of the Kiwanis A luncheon will follow the ^ Club of Philippi; and Past service to allow those attending President of the Barbour Coun- a time to visit with the family, ty Chamber of Commerce. He On Sunday, June 5, 2005, a has been a guiding light on the service will be held at the Alderson-Broaddus Board of Philippi Baptist Church in Trustees, serving on numerous Philippi, W.Va. at 6 p.m. with committees and lending his the Reverend Dean Davidson, banking expertise to firming officiating, followed by a time up the college’s bottom line, of food and fellowship. He was a key contributor to the Entombment will be held at Renewing the Promise Cam- the convenience of the family paign and has given generous- Park View Memorial Gar-i jy of his own fina*#«^ dens, Wheeling, W.Va. resources, provided leadership Arrangements by the Kepner on the Board of Trustees Cam- ™neral Home, National Rd. at paign Committee and linked Bethany Pike, Wheeling, the college with major gift Memorial contributions may prospects. . „ ^ ™d«.t0Building Fund His involvement with other the; First Baptist Church, WV organizations include ^heeling or the the Philippi Treasurer of the WV Baptist Ptist Church, Philippi or to Convention; past Chamber of p'derson-Broaddus College the Wheeling Area Chamber of Phdipp,. Commerce and served in ®]50nal condolences mav numerous other capacities in ww [®redJo the family at community and church orgam- w ww.kepnerfuneral.com. SOLOMONE, Albert J., 89, of Benwood, WV, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Moundview Nurs ing Home. He was bom September 26, 1923 in Benwood, a son of the late Rocco and Louise DiGiacoma. He was a former employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, a member of St. John Catholic Church, Benwood, and a Army veteran of WWII. In addition to his par ents, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Jeanette Porterfield, Helen Evanich, Virginia Peace maker and Gilda Flading. Surviving are two sis ters, Edith Thomas of Lansing,, OH; Mary Jane DeCocco or Columbus, OH; several nieces^and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheel ing. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John Catholic Church, Ben wood. Arrangements entrusted to the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Mar shall Street, McMechen, WV. Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer. com. SOLONINKA, Frank, 87, of Bradenton, formerly of Fairless Hills, Pa., passed away November 8, 2007. Bom in St. Clairsville, Ohio, he came to Bradenton in 1991. He'retired from United States Steel. He played profes sional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League System, and later became a professional baseball scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; Elks Lodge; Knights of Columbus; and "American Legion. Frank' served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Helena Mae Soloninka. Survivors include his sons, Frank (Dianne) Soloninka of Waldorf, Md. and Mark (San dra) Soloninka of League City, Texas; daughter, Patti Garren of Bradenton; brother, John Soloninka; sister. Wanda Colvin; grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Philip, Chelsea; and great-grandchildren, Kara, Taylor and Tyler. Burial will be in Resurrec-i tion Cemetery in Bensalem,' Pa. Memorial contributions may go to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements by the Grif- fith-Cline Funeral Home. SOLOVAN, John, 89, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in the Wheeling Hospital. He was born October 30, 1918 in Moundsville, W.Va., the son of the late Mark and Effrocina Achinko Solovan. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry; the American Legion in Bridgeport; and the Elks Club in Martins Ferry. John was a retired auto mechanic with Sam Yanen Ford in Moundsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy M. Solovan. John is survived by a son, Judge John Solovan, II and his wife, Kathleen, of Bel mont, Ohio; two daughters, Deborah Mihalik and her husband, Joseph, of Findlay, Ohio and Donna Solovan- Gleason and her husband, William, of Trinity, Fla.; a sister, Ellen Calvo of Bogota Columbia; five grandchil dren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grand chil dren; and a stepgreat-grand son. Visitation will be Thurs day 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where Rosary services will be held at 4 p.m. and Vigil services at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry with Father Thomas Magary as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Marlins Ferry. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to SMC 2000 or St. Mary Catholic Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Full military services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the Amer ican Legion. SOLOVAN, Dorothy M., 83, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, February 18, 2008, in Forest Hill Retire ment Community, St. Clairsville. She was born June 12, 1924 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances Strauss Martin. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mar lins Ferry; and the KSKJ Lodge. Dorothy is survived by her husband, John Solovan of Mar tins Ferry; a son, Judge John Solovan, II and his wife, Kath leen, of Belmont, Ohio; two daughters, Deborah Mihalik and her husband. Joseph, of Findlay, Ohio and Donna Solo- van-Gleason and her husband, William, of Trinity, Fla.; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a step great-grandson. Visitation will be Thursday 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where Rosary serv ices will be held at 4 p.m. and Vigil services at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Martins Ferry with Father Thomas Magary as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to SMC 2000 or Val ley Hospice. i Helen Soltes Helen M. Soltes, 79, of Adolph St.. Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 at Crestview Nursing H.ome, St. Clairsville. She was born June 14, 1925 in Dillonvale, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie Toland Burgy. Helen was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport; the Ladies Auxiliary of the Colerain VFW Post 8848; the Catholic Daughters of America Court 1414 and the Colerain Senior Citizens Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Robert Daniel Soltes; six broth ers, Calvin, Walter, Arthur, Louis, Virgil and Everette Burgy; four sisters, Louise Burgy, Evelyn Conner, Margaret Richards and Jane Cooper; one grandson, Mark Charles Soltes. Surviving are her husband, William Soltes of Bridgeport; one son, Charles William Soltes of Columbus; one daughter, Nancy Ann Hartline of Belmont; one sister, Violet Lomax of East Liverpool; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be cele brated Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport, with Monsignor Thomas Petronek as the celebrant. Interment follow} at Park View Memorial Gardens Wheeling, West Virginia. Robert Soltes \ \TAtfh Robert D. Soltes, 40, Barton, died Monday in Wheeling Hospital. He was a long haul truck driver and a Catholic. Surviving are his parents, William C. and Helen Burgy Soltes of Barton; a brother, Charles of Columbus; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Kumer of Brookside; three nephews and a niece. Services and burial were held at the convenience of the family. Ar rangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline St, Wheeling. WILLI AM SOLTES William C. “Bill” Soltes 90, of St. Clairsville, for merly of Barton, died August 4, 2014 at Forest Hill Retirement Complex St. Clairsville. He was born September 5, 1923 in Barton, a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Maltez) Soltes. He was a retired tool and die maker for the former International Harvester Plant Shadyside. He was a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Army, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport, the American Legion Post 159 St. Clairsville, a life member of the DAV 117 Bellaire, Past Commander of the VFW Post 8848 Colerain, a life member of the Lansing Sportsman Club, the Maynard PNA Club, Colerain Senior Citizens, the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association Columbus OH, the St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie 2541 the Bridgeport Foresters, the Polish Club, and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4243 St. Clairsville. __ Bill was a loving hus band, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to everyone. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen (Burgy) Soltes; a son, Robert C. Soltes in 1994; four brothers, Steve, Joseph, and Andy, and John Soltes; two sisters, Sophia Fugo, and Elizabeth Sabo. Bill is survived by a son, Charles W. (Chris) C. Soltes of Columbus; a daughter, Nancy (Mark) A. Hartline of Belmont; broth ers, Frank (Dee) Soltis of Columbus, and George (Theresa) Soltis of Canton; four grand children; eight great grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews, and his Golden Year Companion Mary Bielcnski. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brooksidc on Thursday August 7, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bridgeport with Fr. John Mucha as celebrant. Interment at Park View Cemetery Wheeling. Wake service will be recited on Thursday at 2 p.m. Full military service will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of the VFW on Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Bonita Soltese rL/ayg. Bonita (Bonnie) K. Fabry'' Soltese, 41, 170 Union Ave., Wheeling, died Wednesday at Wheeling Hospital. She was born June 29,1948 at Bellaire, daughter of Katheryn Seabrook Fabry and the late John Fabry. She, was Catholic and an employee of City Hospital, Bell- ^ aire. ■ Surviving in addition to her ^ mother, are her husband, Paul R. Soltese; daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lisa) M. Grinage of Elm Grove, Wheeling W.Va., Nicole E., Shannon R., and Erica K. all at home; sisters, Mrs. Gene (Linda) Schuster of Martins Ferry, Pam Fabry and Melissa Sue Fabry, both of Bellaire; a brother, Randy A. Fabry of Bellaire; a grandson. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Final ar rangements are incomplete. J SOLTESZ, Esther, 87; Of 461 Jones Ave., Yorkville, died Sunday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was a retired tin-plate inspector of the former Carnegie- Illinois Steel Co., Martins Ferry plant, and a member of the former Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on May 6, 1962; a daughter, Margaret Smith, in 1972. Surviving are two sons, Alfred of Yorkville and Dr. Edward of Sandusky, OJiio; two daughters, Mrs. John (Goldie) White of North Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Andy (Andria) Hinkle of Atlanta ; 14 grand children; 11 great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville. Judith Soltesz Judith A. Serena Soltesz, 59, of Elm Grove, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born Dec. 14,1944 in Wheeling, W. Va. Judith was preceded in death by her father, David Serena; grandparents, James and Mary Murphy; brother, James D. Serena and step-father, Jess W. Stiles. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. Surviving are her mother, Nellie Murphy Bosley of Martins Ferry, Ohio; her husband, Louis Soltesz; four sons, L. J. Soltesz and his wife Cheryl of Bridgeport, Ohio; Terry, Kevin : and Lance Soltesz, all at home; a sister, Sheri Otto of Columbus, -Ohio; a granddaughter, Jenna '.Soltesz of Bridgeport, Ohio; two nieces and one nephew. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be cele brated at 12 Noon, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Avenue, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W. Va., with the Reverend Jim LaCrosse S. M., as celebrant. Interment in Mt. Calvary ■Cemetery, Wheeling. 1 Memorial contributions may ;be made to the Marist Priest 'Retirement Fund, c/o St. Vincent '-de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. SHIRLEY SOLTESZ Shirley Ann Soltesz, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, October 17, 2015. Born February 27, 1942 to the late Frank B. and Mary IsabelleJWinter) Soltesz. / Z- Shirley was preceded in death by a sister Judy, and a brother Frank. Shirley ran a daycare for many years, and loved being with her family. She is survived by her son Todd and daughters Leanna (Darrell) Ash all of Martins Ferry, and a daugh ter Tonya of Yorkville, nine grand children and two great grand children, and many special friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday October 20, 2015, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Ave., Wheeling, WV, from 10 a.m. until Mass at noon with Father Gary Naegele officiating. To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneral home.com. SOLTIES, Laura Lucille Moneske, 90, of Glen Dale, W.Va., died Thursday, Sep tember 28, 2006 in Wheeling Hospital. Laura left this world surrounded by those who loved her and will be forever remem bered in their hearts. Bom in Wheeling, W.Va. on May 27, 1916, Laura was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Ostrowska Moneske. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mt. Olivet. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Sol- ties in 1982. Surviving are three daugh ters, Rita Pastorius of Glen Dale, W.Va, Mary Jane Petros and her husband, Sam, of Greenville, S.C. and Patty Donzella and her husband, Joe, of Wheeling; one sister, Catherine Kleoudis of Bridge port, Ohio; six grandchildren, John Pastorius and his wife, Donna, of Wheeling, James Pastorius of Glen Dale, W.Va., Sam Petros and his wife, Anna, of Knoxville, Tenn., Teresa Donzella Tawes and her hus band, Nathan, of Baltimore, Md., Dr. Joseph Donzella and his wife, Amy, of Wheeling and Phillip Petros and his wife, Daphne, of Winston Salem, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Justin Pastorius, Logan and Abigail Petros, Laura Petros and Lorenzo Donzella; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary devotions will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Mt. Olivet with Fr. Frank O’Kruta as cel ebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. ^_hn Andrew Soltis Sr. Andrew Soltis Sr. 86, Bridgeport, formerly of Barton, died Sunday at Martins Ferry Hospital. He was1 born in Czechoslovakia, Oct. 16, 1886, a son of the late Joseph and Marie Soltis. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, a retired coal miner with the Y and 0 Coal Co., and a member of YMWA Local 245, Barton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Malataz Soltis in 1954. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Sophie) Fugo of Cleveland, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Sabo Jr., of Youngstown, sever. sons, Steve of Cambridge, Joe of Detroit, Mich., Andrew Jr. of Bridgeport, John and Bill, both of Barton, George of Canton, Frank of Louisville, 17 grand children, and 30 great grand children. Requiem Mass was held Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Mitchell Wilamowski as celebrant. Interment was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. David Soltis li David Gerard Soltis II, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, dj^d unexpect edly Tiunsday4J.uly4 ,__2 0_Q2_JHe was born January 2BT 1974 at -B.ellairejOhio. DavicT—

Ralph I. Somerville, 66, Flushing, died Sunday night. He was born Sept. 19, 1906, a son of the late Ethel and Margaret Speak Somerville. He was a member of the Flushing Presbyterian Church, Flushing Lodge 298, F and AM, and was a retired welder for Hanna Coal Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Somerville, in 1970. Surviving are a son, William of Newburg, N.Y., one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Masher, Monument Beach, Mass., four grandchildren, four brothers, Herbert of Westlake, Ohio, Orville of Milford, Mich., Robert of San Francisco, Calif, and Joe of Adena. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the Warren Funeral Home, Flushing, with Rev. John Varkora officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. THOMAS SOMERVILLE Thomas Earl Somerville, 76, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday, Sep tember 2, 2017. Tom was born July 8, 1941, to the late Nicholson and Viola Somerville. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era, Tom played football for Ohio University and the United States Air Force. He was a District Manager with the McCrory Corp. and a longtime manager with Wal-Mart. Tom was instrumental in the formation and success of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, which began over 10 years ago in Cabarrus County. He has been a member of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church for 35 years. Tom’s most recent ministry was at the Salva tion Army Night Shelter providing meals for the homeless. He also enjoyed playing golf and attending PGA events with his son and grandson. A memorial mass will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, 139 Manor Ave SW, Concord. Survivors include his beloved wife of 49 years, Therese Somerville; daugh ter, Heather (Charles) Harper of Concord; son, Jason (Kathryn) Somerville of Charlotte; grandson, Seth Roberts; granddaugh ter, Lily Somerville; grand daughter, Nina Somerville; and brother, John Somerville of Bellaire, Ohio. *------In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial dona tion in Tom’s name to Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus, 8 Church Street, S, Concord NC 28025; www.habitatcabarrus.org. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is semoa the Somerville family. / L- Online condolences may be made at www.hart scll- fh.com. Irvin Sommer ^ \ Albert Irvin Sommer, 79, Virginis St., Martins Ferry, died Thursday evening at his home. He was bom Nov. 18, 1911 at Bridgeport, son of the late Albert L. and Sophia L. Lip- plc Sommer. He was a retired employee of Whecling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant and a member of St. John Lutheran Church at Martins Ferry. He was preceded in death by a brother, Karl W. Sommer. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Davison Sommer; a son, Edward J. Sommer of Superior, Wise.; sisters, Mrs. Harry (Louise) Truax of Mar tins Ferry, Mrs. Herman (Martha) Hathaway of St. Clairsvillc, Mrs. T. M. (Betty) Thomas of Tiltonsville; three brothers, Ralph E. of Bellaire, Kenneth L. and Donald R. both of Martins Ferry; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where services will be Monday at ,10:30 a.mr with the Rev. Igor Bella officiating. Burial j follows in Riverview Cemetery •• Martins Ferry. ’ | Ann Margaret Sommer Ann Margaret Sommer, 89, for merly of Pearl Street, Martins Fer- ry, died Monday. March 1. 1999. in East Ohio Regional Long Term Care Unit, Martins Ferry. She was bom June 8, 1909 in Bellaire. She was a retired employee of Gould, Inc., Bellaire and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church at Martins Ferry and IWO Union of Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester F. Sommer; her parents, Frank H. and Christina Svoboda Marik; two brothers, Frank and Joseph Marik. Surviving are a brother, James F. Marik of Bellaire; a sister, Mrs. George (Christina) Botts of Brooks Run, Bellaire. Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where ser vices will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs day, with Pastor Landers officiat ing. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. CAROLYN SOMMER Carolyn Ann (Rauch) Sommer, 74, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednes day, April 6, 2016, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1941. in Dayton, OH, a daughter of Dolores (McCain) Rauch and the late Franklin Rauch. Carol was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mar tins Ferry, where she served as Church Council Secretary and as chair of the Tuesday Morning Work Crew, which completed extensive renovations of the church. She served as General Chair of the Spe cial Gifts Division of East Ohio Regional Hospital Campaign to build the new Surgical Center. Carol was an active member and Past-President of East Ohio Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years. She was an active member and Past-President of Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority for over 44 years and an active parent volunteer for many years for the Martins Ferry Swim Team. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Karl and Carrie Sommer, brothers- in-law, Richard Neatherton, Doug Slaton, and Karl Sommer Jr. and his wife, Shirley. Surviving in addition to her mother of Dayton, OH, | are her husband of 52 years, Keith Alan Sommer, whom she met while both were attending B.G.S.U., her daughters, Christine (Jeff) Furbee of Columbus, OH, Michele (Jonathan Turk) Sommer of Mahwah, NJ, and Julie Sommer of Seattle, WA, grandchil dren, Jackson, Calvin and Carrie Furbee and Henry Turk and sisters, Dixie Neatherton and Vickie Sla ton both of Germantown, OH, sister-in-law, Nancy Sommer of Martins Ferry and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her beloved sisters- in-law, Cheryl Scheehle and Mary Joyce Furbee for the loving care they provid ed Carol. They would also like to acknowledge Valley Hospice for providing com fort and support during their time of need. A spe cial thank you is extended to the staff of the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center including Dr. Doreen Agnese, Dr. Robert Shapiro and Dr. Maryam Lustberg. Family and friendsAvill be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Sat urday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry with Revs. Thomas N. Thomas and John Bran denburg officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Mar tins Ferry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: East Ohio Regional Hospital Auxil iary, c/o Auxiliary Coordi nator, 90 North 4th St., Martins Ferry, OH, 43935. , Carrie Sommer Canie L. McDermott Sommer, 80, West Vine Street, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was bom Nov. 24,1912 at Aetnaville, daughter of the late John A. and Carrie Jenkins McDermott. She was a member of Si John Lu theran Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl W. Sommer Sr.; a sister, Margaret Haught. Surviving are two sons, Karl W. Sommer Jr. and Keith A. Sommer, both of Martins Ferry; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) Scheehle of Martins Ferry; a brother, Charles L. McDermott of Caseville, Mich.; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. J. Joseph Podolak officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church or the Martins Ferry Public Library.______Clarence Sommer Clarence F. Sommer, 75, of 7825 Greenview, Louisville, formerly of Belmont County, died Tuesday in Orlando, Fla. He was born in Belmont County, July 20,1910. b/fllirl *'■;>r He was a retired preacher and camp manager of the Akron District Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Elnora Sommer, a son, Clarence (Bob) of Cedar Springs, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Beth) Conover of Aurora, 111., Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Rastetter of Louisville; two brothers, I Eugene of Magnolia, James of I Columbia, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Dunfee of Bellaire; five grandchildren. Friends received at Stier- Israel Funeral Home, Louisville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Louisville Church of the Nazarene, with Dr. Floyd Flemming officiating. Burial will be Monday in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Vernon Nazarene College, Mount Ver non. Clarence Sommer /£/&*/6 7 Clarence W. (Buff) Sommer, | 74, 153 East Main St., St. Clairs- ville. World War I veteran, died Thursday at his home. He was bom in Martins Ferry Jan. 10, 1893, a son of Harry and Sophie Bremer Sommer, and was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of the St. Clairsville First Presbyterian Church and the St. Clairsville Chapter No. 159, American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Wil ma Sommer; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Tomchak, Laguna Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sa turday at St. Clairsville with Dr. W. Russell Gilmore in charge. Burial was in Riverview Ceme tery, Martins Ferry. DIANA SOMMER Diana L. (Lude) Som mer, 65, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born Aug. 18, 1952, in Clarington, OH, a daughter of the late Earl J. and Elizabeth M. “Elsie” (Haag) Lude. She was a licensed cos metologist and retired as a former office assistant for Dr. Blank. Surviving are her hus band, Jeffrey L. Sommer; children, Dr. Nicole (David) Cornish of Bulter, PA, and Jason (Linda) Melendez of Cincinnati, OH; seven grandchildren; brother, John (Georgeann) Lude of Indianapolis, IN; and sister, Heidi (John) Waller of Vienna, WV. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. *'7"'^- Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH. Condolences may be expressed at www. heslop.com. Donald Sommer Donald R. "Dutch" Sommer. 83, of Carlisle St., Martins Ferry. Ohio die^_Wednesda)', Aug. 1. 2002 Tl ho meTTle was'TT5oni ^ctTTT, 1918 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Albert L. and Sophia Laipple Sommer. He was a construction super intendent for the former Klotz Brothers Construction of Martins Ferry and retired from Robert A. Gribben Construction of Steubenville, Ohio. Don was a life time member of St. John's Lutheran Church; life member of V. F. W. Post #3613; and a member of Eagles Aerie #456, all of Martins Ferry; life member of Bellaire D.A.V. #17; 57 yr. member of Carpenter's Union #3 of Wheeling; 44 yr. member of the Alert Engine Co. of the Martins Ferry Fire Dept.; and a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Elizabeth Delcotlo Sommer, two brothers Karl W. and A. Irvin Sommer, and two sisters, Louise Truax and Martha Hathaway. Surviving are three sons, Donald W. Sommer and his wife Linda of Houston, Texas; Jeffrey L. Sommer and his wife Diana of Martins Ferry, and Brent W. Sommer of Sausalito, Calif.; his friend and partner Evelyn McLaughlin of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Ralph Sommer of St. Clairsille and Kenneth Sommer of Martins Ferry; a sis ter Betty Thomas of Tiltonsville, three grandchildren Todd Sommer and his wife Tiffany of Columbus, Ohio; Jason Melendez of San Diego, Calif., and Nicole Melendez of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a great grandson Ty Sommer of Columbus. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter L. Pilger officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry with full military graveside honors by the Belmont Co. Council of V. F. W. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Don Sommer Memorial Tree Fund, c/o Citizens Savings Bank, P.O. Box 10, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Alert Engine Co. will hold services Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Elizabeth Sommer'S SOMMER, Elizabeth L., 82, of Third Avenue, Bellaire, died, Wednesday, Aug. 14. 1996. in City Hospital, Bellaire. She was a retired employee of the Bellaire City School District and a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Rolla W. and Elsie Scheehle Hall. Surviving are her husband, Ralph E.; two daughters, Patricia Givens of Bellaire and Mrs. William (Trudy) Grewe of Salem, Ohio; a brother, H. David Hall of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren; a great-grandson. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Fri day at Bauknccht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire. Friends then reeived from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at 11:30 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 40 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935. Elnora M. Sommer Elnora M. Saiter Sommer, 83, Louisville, formerly of Bellaire. died WednesdayT^arch 6. 1996. ">n Timken Mercy MedicalCenter. She was born Dec. 20, 1912, in Newaygo County, Mich., a daugh ter of the late Freeman and Lula Holmes Saiter. She was a member of the Louisville Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Clarence Sommer; two sons, Harold and Richard Sommer. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Beth) Conover of Auro ra, 111. and Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Rastetter of Louisville; a son,. Clarence “Bob” Sommer of Cedar Springs, Mich; two sisters, Crystal I Bruno and Minnie Maderia, both of Rayland; a brother, Elwin Saiter of' Bloomingdale; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Stier- , Israel Funeral Home, 917 E. Main St., Lewisville, Saturday, from I p.m. until time of services at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Russell Long | and the Rev. Willis Scott officiat ing. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Mon day in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the scholarship fund of the First Church of the Nazarene, Can- ton. KARL SOMMER Karl W. Sommer. Jr., 79, of Martins Ferry, Oil, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at his home. He was born July 7. 1935, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Karl VV. Sommer, Sr., and Carrie L. (McDermott) Sommer. Karl was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School Class of 1953. Ohio State University Class of 1957, with a BS in Business Administration, and a member of the Ohio State football team, playing under the direction of Coach Woody Hayes. He was a member of the 1954 National Championship team. Karl was a graduate of Franklin University College of Law Class of 1963 with an LLB degree. He was admitted to prac tice law before the Ohio Supreme Court in 1967 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1 967. He has practiced law in Martins Ferry since 1964. Karl served the City of Martins Ferry as law direc tor for 16 years, assistant city prosecutor for Columbus, OH for one year, assistant county pros ecutor for Belmont County for nine years, and is a past member of Martins Ferry Civil Service Commission. Karl was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Martins Ferry, Ohio Slate Bar and Belmont County Bar Associations, Martins Ferry Booster Club, and a honorable member of the Alert Engine Co. of the Martins Ferry Fire Dept. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. (Sanders) Sommer, and a grandson, Alex Shutek. Surviving are his wife, Nancy L. (Teeter) Sommer; his children: Karl W. (Debbie) Sommer, III, of Groveport, OH, Susan (Tom) LeCron, and Carolann (Ed) Shutek, both of St. Clairsville, OH; his grandchildren: Aimee LeCron Harper, Sommer Shutek, Karl W. Sommer, IV, Katibeth LeCron, Matthew Shutek, Kristin Sommer and Bradley LeCron; Nancy’s children: Robert (Jamie) Munjas of Waterford, OH, Cathy (Bob) Swann of Barton, FL, and Doug (Brenda) Munjas of Forest City, NC; Nancy’s grandchildren: Harley, Hunter, Konner, and Kaleb Munjas; his brother, Keith (Carol) Sommer, of Martins Ferry, and his sister, Cheryl (Bob) Scheehle of St. Clairsville, OH. Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Saturday, February 28, 2015, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Williajruo. Webster officiating. / (— Memorial contributions may be made to: Martins Ferry Public Library, 20 S. 5th St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935, or Valley Hospice 10686 Ste. Rte., Rayland OH 43943. Kathryn M. Sommer Kathryn'M. “Kay” Davison Sommer, 83, of 1914 Ogden Ave., Superior, Wise., formerly of Vir ginia Street, Martins Ferry, died Sunday, Sept. l^T^TaTHeF Rome. SHe was born~Pebr2771914 . in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Francis and Lillian A. Ware Davison. She was a retired bookkeeper, for the former Davison Florist, Martins Ferry and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, A. Irvin Sommer. Surviving are a son, Edward J. Sommer, with whom she resided; two brothers, Donald A. tiavisori and Charles-E. Davison, both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Lillian Huntsman of Huron; four grand children; six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral. Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be. held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Fer ry, with the Rev. Dr. J. Joseph Podolak officiating. SOMMER, Kenneth L., 93, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 2, 20 1 0, in Valley Hospice Care Center, Steubenville, Ohio. 72L He was bom January 11, 1917 in Bridgeport, Ohio, a son of the late Albert L, and Sophie (Laipple) Sommer. He retired from Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry where he was Plant Manager and a consultant. Ken was a member of the First U. Methodist Church and Ohio City Lodge 486 F.&A.M. both of Martins Ferry. He was also a member of Osiris Temple of Wheeling, W.Va. and a lifetime mem ber of the V.F.W. Ken served as a Major with the U.S. Army during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jayne Cramer; four brothers, Karl W. Sommer, Sr., Donald R. Sommer, A. Irvin Sommer, and Ralph E. Sommer; and two sisters, Louise Truax and Martha Hathaway. Surviving are his son, James (Margaret) Sommer of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a daughter, Kathy Weber of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Betty J. Thomas of Tiltonsville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Christopher Sommer, Jamie Lynn Sommer, Scott Cramer, Terry Cramer, Carolyn Sommer, Stephanie Harding, and Amanda Orsini; two great grandchildren, Giuliana Cramer and Lorialei Orsini; and his special friend, Agnes Magnone. Friends will be received Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH from 11 a.m. until of services at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas N. Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martins Ferry Public Library, 20 S. Fifth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Lester Sommer Lester F. Sommer, 89, Pearl Street, Martins Ferry,.died Sunday, Ana 4. 1996, in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was bom Sept. 5, 1906, in Mar tins Ferry, a son of the late George and Caroline Wiese Sommer. He operated the Sommer Gulf Station on North Fifth Street for 40 years; a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry and the Martins Ferry Eagles. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thel ma Gasaway. Surviving are his wife, Ann Marik Sommer; a nephew and four nieces. Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Fer ry, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Joseph Podolak officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Michael Saj^/ngr^. Michael (Mike) William Som- mer, 84, Piedmont, formerly of Shadyside, died Sunday in the Wheeling Hospital. / f He- was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1884, a son of the late August and Caroline Miller Sommer and was a member of the Nazarene Church. He was a retired miner and a member of United Mine | Workers of America Local No. 1840. His wife, Ruby, died in 1964. Surviving are three sons, Eugene, Magnolia, Clarence, Lewistown, Ohio, James, Colum- : bia, Pa., two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Knox, Salesville, Mrs. Dorothy Dunfee, West Bellaire, 1 a foster son, Emmett Craft, St. j Clairsville, two sisters, Mrs. An nie Donley,. Bridgeport, Mrs. Minnie Briese. Columbus, 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Shadyside with Rev. L. A. Baltz officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Ceme itery, Bellaire. ______n mM

SjMm ■

Ralph E. Sommer Ralph E. Sommer, 90, for mer 3rd Ave., Bellaire resident, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in the Country Club Retirement Campus. He was bom March 17, 1915 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Albert and Sophie Lippley Sommer. Ralph was a retired Manager of the former A & P grocery store, was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, Ionic Lodge 438 F & AM Bellaire and the Osiris Shriners. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Hall Sommer, three brothers; Carl, Irvin and Don, and two sisters; Louise Truax and Martha Hathaway. Surviving are two children; Patricia Givens of Bellaire, Trudy Grewe and her husband Bill of Salem, Ohio, a brother Kenneth Sommer of Martins Ferry, a sister Betty Thomas of Tiltonsville, Ohio, five grand children; Stephanie Daugherty (Ed) of Leetonia, Ohio, William Grewe, Jr (Lisa) of Struthers, Ohio, Brian D. Grewe (Karina) of Covington, Ga., Gwendolyn Nulph (Alan) of New Brighton, Pa., Tiffany Willoughby (Nick) of Abilene, Texas, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday, May 6, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37th St. Bellaire. Services will be held on Saturday, May 7. at St. John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Calvin Sigmon and Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Masonic services will be held on Friday at 7 p.m., in the funer al home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. alt- me.ver.com. j //JULY /??£ SOMMER, Shirley J. Sanders, 57, of Zane Knoll, Martins Ferry, died Saturday in Wheeling Hospital. She was a member of Si John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Pierce Sanders; her father-in-law, Karl W. Sommer Sr.; a grandchild, Alex Shutck. Surviving arc her husband, Karl W. Jr.; a son, Karl W. Ill of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Susan) LeCron of Marlins Ferry and Mrs. Edward (Carolann) Shutek of St. Clairsvillc; her mother- in-law, Carrie L. Sommer of Martins Ferry; six grandchildren, Karl W. Sommer III, Kristin Sommer, Aimcc LeCron, Katie Beth LeCron,. Sommer Shutck and Malt Shutck. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in River- view Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martins Ferry Public Library; or the Belmont County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Sophie .Summer,. Mrs. Sophie Louise Sommer, Martins Ferry, died Sunday at the Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born in Bridgeport, March 14, 1884, a daughter of Karl and Carolyn Hailer Laipple. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Martins Ferry, the Ladies Aid Society and Katherine Van Bora Society, both of the church, and the Lutheran Women’s League. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Som mer, in 1951. Surviving are five sons, Karl W., Donald R., A. Irvin and Kenneth L., all of Martins Ferry, Ralph of Bellaire, three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Louise) Truax, Martins Ferry, Mrs. Herman (Martha) Hathaway, RD, St. Clairsville, Mrs. Tommy (Betty) Thomas of Tiltonsville, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Helena Butler of Vienna, W. Va. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Martins Ferry with Rev. Paul 0. Heist of ficiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Wiima Sommer$Il2>j9 5 Wilma Rose Hein Sommer, 71, of 160 Edgemont Road, Columbia, Pa., formerly of Shadyside, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1995 at her home. She was born Aug. 1 1, 1924 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Her man and Anna Louise Bowen Hein. She was a member of the Susquehanna Grace Brethren Church of V.'iightsville. Pa., the LauLsmm h i Christ HQ in Man- heim. Pa., a Girl Scout volunteer, a Sunday school teacher, and the Youth Camp Ministry. Surviving are her husband, Clif ford J. Sommer; a daughter, Sandra Sommer of Columbia, Pa.; a broth er, Herman Mein of Union, Mich.; two sisters, Ruth Ann Whitmill of Temperance, Mich, and Carolyn Hein of Shadyside. Friends will be received at the Bauknccht Funeral Home, Shady side, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 1:30 a.m., with the Rev. Paul A. Harman officiating. Burial follows in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susquehanna Grace Brethren Church, Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville, Pa. 17368. Mrs. Ada M. Sommers Mrs. Ada M. Sommers, 76, 645 Tulip Lane, Floral Valley, Mar tins Ferry, died March 29, at Martins Ferry Hospital. Born in Wheeling, Jan. 5, 1901, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Snyder Handler. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mar tins Ferry and a retired employe of the Yorkville plant of v Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. y Preceded in death by her hus band, Fred, in 1960, she is sur vived by three brothers, Earl Handler of Clearwater, Fla., Leo Handler of St. Clairsville, and Vincent Handler of Tiltonsville; one sister, Margaret Handler of Floral V alley. Funeral Mass was Firday at St. Mary’s with Msgr. Frederick Pasquinelli officiating. Burial in Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Ann Sommers /3 Ann L. Sommers, 79, Liston Avenue, Lansing, died Friday in Peterson Hospital, Wheeling. She was born Feb. 27, 1908 in Pitt sburgh, a daughter of Walter and Laura Martinkoski Slenski. A member of St. Joseph Catho lic Church, Wolfhurst, the PNA Lodge, Foresters of America and the Catholic Womens Club, she oreceded in death by her id, Robert Sommers; three rs, Andy, Walter and Frank enski; a sister, Stella : ^ukashewich. Surviving are a daughter, Mis. Frank (Mark ae) Evans of West 1 Chester; tv/e brothers, Edward 1 Slenski of Lansing and Fred Slen- 1 ski of Boggs Run; two sisters, Wanda Hochevar and Phyllis, : Slenski, both of Lansing; a; f grandson, Frank Evans of West Chester. ( Friends will be received at the r Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Na- E tional Road, Brookside, today, 6 I to 9 p.m., and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 \ to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial ( will be celebrated Tuesday at t noon in St. Joseph Catholic ‘ Church vith the Rev George \ Yontz the celebrant. Burial ■ follows in St. Anthony Cemetery, L Blaine. Rosary devotions will be said Monday at 7 p.m. in the ' funeral home. SOMMERS, Charles W., 83, or Pine Ave., St. Clairsville, formerly of Colerain, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. in Park' Health Center, St. Clairsville. He was born January 7, 1926. in Colerain, a son of the late Ludlow W. and Edna (Krieger) Sommers. He was retired from the Martins Ferry School District and the former Picoma Industries, Martins Ferry. Charles was a member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church. Colerain. where he served as a Deacon. Elder and Trustee of the church, the V.F.W, Post 8848, Colerain, and a former member of the Colerain Fire Department. He was also a graduate of the Martins Ferry High School class of 1943 and a veteran of the U. S. Navy, WWU. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Paul Sommers; and a sister, Mildred Smith. Surviving are his wife of 61 years." Helen (Forni) Sommers, and a son, Ronald (Kay) Sommers of Annandale.'Va. Friends will be received Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. at the l Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry. Friends will then be received Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. until lime of services at 1 I a.m. at the Colerain ! Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. John Brown will officiate. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colerain Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 96, Colerain, OH 43916. ^4:yiW

i - •: u WM :

SOMMERS, Cynthia R. “Cindi,” 59, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born June 29, 1953 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis and^Theresa (Fitzpatrick) Sommers. Cindi worked for Mehlman’s Cafeteria of St. Clairsville, OH, and was a Catholic. Surviving are her sisters, Lois A. Sommers of Martins Ferry, and Barbara Craver of Bridgeport, OH; her good friend, David “Snoopy” Smith of Martins Ferry; a niece and nephew; one great-niece; and five great-nephews. ^7" Friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 6 p.m. until time of a Memorial Service at 8 p.m. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. SOMMERS, Decima Christine “Christy,” 47, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. She was born July 25, 1964 in Wheeling, a daugh ter of Duane Sprowls and Barbara Currence Sprowls, of Claysville, PA. Christy was a 1982 grad uate of McGuffey High School in Claysville, PA. She received her Bache lor of Science in Education Degree in 1986 from Cali fornia University in PA, and completed her Masters of Education Degree in 1988 from the University^ Day- ton She was an elementary school teacher for Union Local Schools for 25 years, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, a former Girl Scout leader, swim coach for St. Clairsville’s summer swim team for 18 years, and a Destination Imagina tion coach for St. Clairsville schools for 3 years. Surviving in addition to her parents, are her hus band, Mark Sommers; three children, Stephanie Som mers, of Brookside, Karen Sommers and Christopher Sommers, of the home; a sister, Victoria Slivensky, of Herminie, PA. Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Mon day at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with Father Thomas Chillog the Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glenda Ferrell Memorial Fund at Union Local Elementary S°0i iiC/o Union Local School Board, 66779 Bcl- mont-Morristow^ L ‘•7iimr\\. ■ I Earl E. Sommers Earl E. Sommers, 84, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 in Shadyside Care Center. He was bom March 30, 1922 in Bridgeport, Ohio, the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Kratz Sommer. Earl was Lutheran, and was retired from the Metropolitan Housing Authority in Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Grover Sommers; and two brothers, William and Paul Sommer. Earl is survived by a son, David Sommers, and his wife, Ann, of Shadyside; two grand daughters, Stephanie Fogle and her husband, Jim, of Wheeling and Kristin Carson and her husband, James, of St. Clairsville; six great-grand children: Tara, Jamie and Kayla Fogle and Ally, Will and Katherine Carson. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Dennis Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Marjorie Sommers J, s2m MERS, Marjorie L. .Grover, 72, of 434 West 43rd St., Shadyside, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Thursday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was a retired bookkeeper for Wheeling White Trucking Co., and a Protes tant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Sr., and Margaret Bain; a sister, Marion King. Surviv ing are her husband, Earl E.; a son, David of Shadyside; two brothers, Walter Jr. and George Grover, both of Bridgeport; two granddaughters. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Sat urday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squad, in care of the Shadyside Fire Department, Shadyside, Ohio 43947. p.m. Friday at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brook- side, where services will be Satur day at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant ^Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squad, c/o Shadyside Fire Depart ment, Shadyside, Ohio, 43947. Paul Sommers Paul E. Sommers, 71, of Colerain, jjjgd Wednesday Sept. 26, 2001 at Ohio ^Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born March 7, 1930 in Colerain, a son of the late Ludlow W. and Edna L. Krieger Sommers. Paul was a retired machinist with Tri-State Machine of Wheel ing, a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Williard L. Sommers and a sister Mildred B. Smith. Surviving are his wife, Lillian A. Stubock Sommers; three sons, Mark E. Sommers and his wife Christy of St. Clairsville, David L. Sommers of Colerain, and Bruce A. Sommers arid his wife Angela of Bethlehem, a daughter Nancy J. Benedetto and her husband Antho ny of Colerain, a brother Charles W. Sommers of Colerain, and five grandchildren. Friends will be received Thurs day, 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Satur day at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain with Monsignor David Reasbeck, officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be recited Friday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38 i Colerain, Ohio 43916. Stella Sommers Stella Paczkovvski Sommers, 84, Parkbridge Lane, Dublin formerly of Colerain. died Thursday. May 20, 1999.at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was bom April 1, 1915 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late George and Mary Mlynarski Paczkovvski. She was a retired employee of the Social Security Claims Depart ment at Wheeling and Bridgeport and a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, Dublin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, Willard L. Sommers; a sister, Jane Spence. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Judith) Elliott of Dublin; a son, Thomas W. of Great Bend, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Michael (Genevieve) Kunczt of Martins Ferry; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, with Monsignor David Reasbeck offici ating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Theresa Sommers Theresa Sommers, 76, Center St., Martins Ferry, died Wednesday at Wheeling Medical Park Hospital, Wheeling. She was bom April 15, 1917 at Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Lillian Brubaugh Fitzpatrick. She was a retired employee of the dietary department of East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry, a . member of St. Mary Catholic - Church, Martins Ferry and the Mar tins Ferry Fire Department Ladies’ * , Auxiliary. , She was preceded in death by her ■ husband, Lewis W. Sommers and a /brother, John Fitzpatrick. Surviving are three daughters, " Lois Anne Sommers and Barbara \ Graver, both of Martins Ferry, and : Cynthia Sommers, at home; five ‘ sisters, Mrs. Robert (Theresa) Keefer of Belle Vernon, Pa., Lillian Thomp son of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Mrs. Edward (Eileen) Sukel of Monongahela, Pa., Mrs. James (Anna Marie) Blake of Charleroi, Pa., and Margaret Lowther of Bcntlcyvillc, Pa.; a brother, Alfred Fitzpatrick of Charleroi; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial follows in Rivcrvicw Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Rosary devotions will be today at 3 p.m., in the funeral home. The Ladies Aux iliary of the Martins Ferry Fire Department will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. today, followed by wake Uervice^^^^^ Willard Sommers &SEPT. /^7

SONK,mdp.frh John Thomas, (S3, ofx 57099 '•dan Hun, Bellaire, died Tuesday in C y Hospital, Bellaire. He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, a Protestant and an Army . veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Amelia Janos* Sonk; a son, John of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Kathy) Underwood of Jacobsburg; two brothers, Joseph of Lansing and Stanley of Philadelphia; four grand children. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Holly Memo rial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memo rial contributions may be made to the Bellaire emergency squad. [■v V «/

Joseph C. Sonk Joseph C. Sonk, 87, of Scott Ave, Lansing, Ohio, died Sunday, April 3, 2005. He was born March 8, 1918, in Connorsville, Ohio, a son of the late John and Margaret (Ziemba) Sonk. He was retired from General Welding, Martins Ferry, OH where he worked for 42 years, and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, St. Joseph Choir, President of St. Mary’s P.T.A., President of St. John’s Booster, Bridgeport Eagles #995; and also active in numerous activities at St. John, St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Catholic Churches. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Joseph Sonk, two brothers Stanley L. and John T. Sonk, and three sisters Mary Craig, Stella Balk, and Josephine Bowers. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Margaret (Czapp) Sonk, two sons, Ron Sonk and his wife Pat, of St. Clairsville and Denny “Whitey” Sonk and his wife, Sheryl of Flushing; two daugh ters, Carol Nedved and her hus band, Bob, of Westerville and Margie O’Connor and her hus band Mike of Shadyside; nine grandchildren: Sue Nedved Hupp and her husband Joe, Bob Nedved, Tim O’Connor, Dan O'Connor and his wife Kristy, Matt Sonk, Jodi Sonk King and her husband Brad, Michael, Katie and Ryan Sonk and two great grandchildren, Danny and Jennifer Hupp. Friends will be received Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 10 a.m.. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst, Ohio, with Monsignor Mark Froehlich offi ciating. Burial follows in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Martins Ferry. Vigil services will be recited Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wolfhurst Fire Department, Lansing Methodist Church, or St. Joseph Choir. Margaret Sank Margaret T. (Czapp) Sonk. 86, of Lansing, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 at the home of her daughter, sur rounded by her family. She was born March 1, 1920 in i Hutchinson, W.Va., a daughter of the late George S. and Elizabeth Czapp. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Wolfhurst, Ohio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Sonk; a son, Joseph Sonk; two broth ers, George J. and Steve W. Czapp; and three sisters, Elizabeth Sileargy, Julia Kelly, and Ann McDermott. Surviving are two sons Ron J. (Pat) Sonk of St. Clairsville, and Denny C. (Sheryl) Sonk of Flushing; two daughters, Carol (Robert) Nedved of Westerville. Ohio and Margie (Mike) O’Connor of Shadyside; a sister, Irene Dailer, of Martins Ferry; nine | grandchildren: Susan (Joe) Hupp, Bob Nedved, Matt Sonk, Jodi (Brad) King, Michael Sonk, Tim O’Connor, Dan (Kristy) O’Connor and Katie and Ryan Sonk; four great grandchildren: Danny and Jennifer Hupp, Grace King, and Andrew O’Connor. Friends will be received Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May I 1, 2006, at 10 a.m., at St. Marys Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, with Rev. George W. Yontz officiating. Entombment follows in St. Marys Mausoleum, Martins Ferry. Vigil services will be held Wednesday at 3:45 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Inc., 132 Peters Run Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 or to the charity of the donors choice. Stanley L. Sonk Stanley L. Sonk, 79, Vorhees N.J., formerly of Martins Ferry, (lied Friday, Feb. 1 1, 2000 at Vorhees Center Genesis bider Care. Vorhees. He was born July 25, 1920 in Connorville, a son of the late John and Margaret Ziemba Sonk. He was a retired owner of Lena’s Cafe in Cherry Hill, N.J. and a Navy veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Stella Kogut Sonk; a brother, John T. Sonk; three sisters, Mary A. Craig, Stella Balk, and Josephine Bowers. Surviving are a son, Joseph S. of Vorhees; a brother, Joseph C. Sonk of Lansing; a grandson; sev eral nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 1 5 at Vorhees. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Local arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry. SONNEBORN, Doris A. Abel, a resident of Forest Hills, Wheeling and a winter resident )f Palm Beach, Fla., died Tues- lay, February 15, 2005 in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. She was born and grew up in New York City, NY the daughter of the late Oscar and Rene Salvin Abel. Mrs. Sonnebom was a former beauty editor of Charm Maga zine now known as Glamour Magazine in New York City, NY. She was a cum laude gradu ate of Wellesley College in Wellesley, Ma; a former member of Temple Shalom in Wheeling; a volunteer at Peterson Rehabili tation Hospital and Geriatric Center, Wheeling; a member of the Fort Henry Club and a mem ber of the Wheeling Country Club, Wheeling. An avid reader, her good times were with others socializing and playing tennis and bridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Herbert M. Sonneborn, Jr. in August of 2003. They met during WWII in New York City. Mr. Sonnebom proposed to her the night they met, courted her for eleven days and then they married in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. She was also preceded in death by a son, Herbert M. Sonneborn, III in June of 1950. Surviving her are two daugh ters, Jill Adler and her husband, David, and Cathi S. Gilmore and her husband, Pete, all of Newton, Ma; two grandchildren, Jonathan Adler of Chicago, 111. and Eliza Adler of New York City, NY. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenwood Ceme tery, Wheeling. There will be no visitation. Local arrangements by the Kepner Funeral'Home National Rd. at Bcthe/iy Pike, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michi gan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, 111, 20601-7633 (phone U 1- 800-272-3900; website - www.alz.org) or The Women’s Cancer Program at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline P . Brookline, Ma. 02445. Please designate contributions lor research. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com SONNEBORN, Herbert M. Jr., 92, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, August 3, 2003 at home with his family. The eldest son of the late Irma Kline Sonnebom and Herbert M. Sonnebom Sr., he was bom June 18, 1911 in Baltimore, Md. and moved to Wheeling at age 3. He received his diploma from Triadelphia High School in 1928 and was a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he also received his law degree in 1935. He was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. He practiced law in New York City before joining the Wheeling Law Firm of McGinley, Pauli and Petroplus. Herbert served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received multiple honors, includ ing a formal commendation from the Navy department for distin guished service, and the Order of the Red Star from the Russian government. He completed his service and received an honor able discharge from the Naval Reserves in 1953. He married Doris Abel of New York City at The Waldorf Astoria in 1943. Upon return ing from the service, he became executive secretary and a direc tor of The Hub Department Store in Wheeling and later became its president. Herbert had a long and suc cessful career as a securities advisor and vice-president of Hazlett Burt and Watson, Inc. from 1967 until his retirement in 1996. For many years, he served on the Board of Directors of Wheel ing Hospital. He was also a .member of the Fort Henry Club and the Wheeling Country Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Morton and J. Richard Sonnebom; and his son, Herbert Ill. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his daughter, Jill Adler and her husband, David; his daughter, Cathi Gilmore and her husband, Pete; and two grand children, Jonathan and Eliza Alder, all of Newton, Mass. A private service for the immediate family will be held. Entombment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Local arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheel- ing. SONNEBORN, Jacqueline Betty Jochumsen, of Wheel ing, W.Va., died September 23, 2006 in Ohio Valley Med ical Center. She was born in Warwood, Wheeling, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harry Andrew and Marie Rozena Jochumsen, and resided most of her life at the Hearne Apartments. She graduated from War- wood High School; attended Elliot’s School of Business in Wheeling; and studied voice under the direction of Mrs. Anna Hilton Power. She was a member of the former Warwood Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Sonneborn was employed at Wheeling Steel Corp. in Wheeling’s Corporate Office for seven years during the late 30’s and early 40’s. She retired as private secretary when she married James Richard Sonneborn, who pre ceded her in death on February 2, 1966. She was an active member of the Little Theatre of Wheel ing for many years appearing in several plays. She was a member of the Civic Oratori Society of Wheeling, a Choral Group. In 1938 Mrs. Sonneborn was appointed to represent Wheeling gs Princess in the Forest Festival at Elkins, West Virginia. In 1939 she sang and danced in the chorus of “lolan- the,” an Operetta at the Vir ginia Theatre in Wheeling by the Tri- Stale Music Associa tion. Production was by Little Theatre of Wheeling, Chorus by Civic Oratori Society and Wheeling Symphony supplied the Orchestral accompaniment. Mrs. Sonneborn was preced ed in death by her father, in 1944; her mother, in 1981; and her husband. , Serfcce*and interment iii GreenwoocrCemetery, Wheel ing will be private. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling. SONNEBORN, James E., F rT~W:. l’007Cd aWa>i 0clober 29-

James E. Sonneborn was bom January 10, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the only son of Alfred K. and Ethyl P. Sonneborn. He passed away at his home in San Anto nio. Texas, Sunday, October 28 2007. Mr. Sonneborn graduated from Wheeling’s Triadelphia High School, where he was a participant in the school’s marching band, concert orchestra, and dance band. ______After WWII, he attended the was a member of the Alamo University of West Virginia Area Council Executive Board, and later graduated from the Mr. Sonneborn was an University of Maryland. He endowed and 50-ycar member also completed the University of the Charles W. Anderson of Wisconsin’s Graduate Stud- Masonic Lodue No. 1413, and ies in Public Relations. Mr. Tranquility Lodge No. 2000. Sonneborn enlisted in the He was a 50-year member of Army in 1 942. He was the San Antonio Scottish Rite, I assigned to the WWII Euro- designated as a Knight Com- pean Theater and participated niander of the Knights Tem- m Combat Operations with plar; and member of~San Anto- Company C, 253rd Infantry nio Commandery No. 7; a Regiment, 66rd Infantry Divi- member of the Texian York sion. He was awarded the Rite College No. 60; Texas Bronze Star Medal, Combat Council No. 45; Knight Infantry Badge, and other serv- Masons; St. Anthony Chapter; ice medals. Knights of the Red Cross of After the War, Mr. Son- Constantine; and Alzafar neborn was commissioned as Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. He was an officer in the United States a life member of the Alzafar Army. During his career, he Shrine Band; and a former was assigned as an Infantry president of the Texas Shrine Officer and later as a Public Band Association, r. Son- Information Officer. He retired neborn was a member and past from the Army in 1965 after president of the San Antonio varied command and staff High Twelve Club; and served assignments in infantry, as a trustee for the Texas High armored infantry, and head- Twelve International. He and quarters units in the United his wife Sara were members of States, Korea. Japan, Germany the Wimodausis Chapter, and France. In recognition of Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. his service in France, the Sonneborn was a member of French government awarded Windcrest American Legion him their “Medaille de Ver- Post 612; the Retired Officers’ dun.” In 1965, Mr. Sonneborn Association; the National served as a District Scout Sojourners;and the Heroes of Executive with the Hager- '16. He was a lifetime charter stown, Maryland Boy Scout member of the National World Council. In 1966, he returned War II Memorial and the Mili- to government service as a tary Officers Association of Department of Army civilian America. Mr. Sonneborn also at Walter Reed Army Medical was a member of the San Center in Washington, D.C. Antonio Livestock and Exposi- His subsequent assignments tion; the Army Historical Soci- included positions at the Office ety; and the National Flag l of the Army Surgeon General Foundation. He was a dedicat- and the Headquarters, US ed B.R.A.G. Volunteer at the Army Health Services Com- Brooke Army Medical Center mand at Fort Sam Houston, in at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. San Antonio. He retired from Mr. Sonneborn is survived Civil Service in 1987 as the by his wife of 53 years, Sara; Deputy Chief of Public his son, James D. Sonneborn; Affairs. During his service his daughter, Suzanne with the Army Medical McGinn; and three grandsons. Department, Mr. Sonneborn Jonathan, Timothy, and was a member of the American Zachary. Society of Hospital Public Service Thursday, Novem- Relations and a Fellow of the ber j, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Academy of Hospital Public Church of the Resurrection * ... Episcopal Church, 5909 Mr. Sonneborn was a life- walzem Road, San Antonio, long member of the Episcopal Texas. The Rev. J. Paul Wor- Church. He was licensed as a ley, the Rev. Bob Creasey and Lay Eucharistic Minister and the Rev. Craig Pooser officiat- as a Lay Reader in the Episco- ing. In lieu of flowers, the Son- pal Diocese of West Texas. He neborn Family would appreci- completed the education for ate donations to the Knights ministry program from the Templar Eye Foundation Inc School of Theology, Umversi- or 19 the Church of the Resur- ty of the South. Mr. Sonneborn rection Episcopal Church, San was also a life-long member of Antonio, Texas, the Boy Scouts of America. He You are invited to sign the attended the first National Boy guestbook at www. porterlor- Scout Jamboree in Washing- mg.com. ton, D.C. in 1937 as a Boy Arrangements with Porter Scout from Wheeling, W.Va. Loring Mortuary, lioi He served on the National McCullough Avenue, San Jamboree staff for six subse- Antonio, TX 78212. (800) quent National Jamborees. He 460-2704. J SONNEBORN, Rosalie Reichart, 92, of Wheeling, W. Va., died Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. She was bom August 25, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of the late Sydney and Sallie Kamens Reichart. In addition to her parents, she wasi preceded in death by her hus band, of 62 years, Charles L. Son- nebom, Jr. who died in 1995. Surviving are two sons, Charles Sonnebom III and his wife, Son- dra, of Highland Park, 111. and Sydney Sonnebom and his wife, Sandra Piper Sonnebom, of Palm Desert, Calif.; seven grandchil dren, Rodger, Mark, Peter, David and William Sonnebom, Susan Blim and Sallie Carrero, and their spouses; and 12 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial con tributions may be sent to the Oglebay Foundation for park plantings, Oglebay Foundation Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling. James Sonnefeld $r. James R. Sonnefeld Sr. ^49, of Harrisville, died Monday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. He was born Jan. 3, 1936 at Cambridge, a son of the late Charles S. and Liza McManaway Bennett. He was a high-lift operator for Ohio Coal Co., and a member of the Tri-County Bass Masters, Maynard Sportsmen’s Club, and Rich’s Quick Print Bowling Team. Surviving are his wife. Zelma (Sue) Koehnlein Sonnefeld; two sons, James R. Jr. of Sandy, Utah, and Joseph R. of Stow; a brother, David of South Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Stepetich of North Homestead, Cleveland, Mrs. Robert (Mary Helen) Oziomek of Stow; a grand daughter, Candace Sonnefeld. Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where ser vices will be conducted Thurs day at 1 p.m., with Dr. Richard Smith officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. SONNEFELD, Lawrence T., 59, died from a sudden heart attack on Saturday. May 24, 2008, in Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Lawrence was a graduate of Triadelphia High School, and a graduate of West Lib erty Stale College He worked as a salesmen all of his life. Larry attended the Naval Academy; and volunteered for the Arthritis Foundation. He was preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Jean Sonnefeld. He is survived by a sister, Jeanie Cotton of Redwood City. Calif.; nephew. Branch Cotton; aunts, Nancy Son nefeld and Esther Son nefeld; cousins, David, Michael, Joe, and Carl Son nefeld. Joan Benson and Suzie Demas of Wheeling, Mark, Beth and Kenny Son nefeld. He will be missed by all. Arrangements have been made with Schoedinger Hill top, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus. ------—- SONNEFELD, Thomas J. 81, resident of Wheel ing, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, al home. He was born January 10, 1928, in Wheeling, the son of the late Anthony John and Helen Thomas Son- nefeld. He was the owner of the former A.J. Son- nefeld, Inc., and also worked at the Oglebay Gar dens. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where he was active with the Holy Name Society, and the Knights of Columbus, and also a 4th Degree member, He was an Army veteran, where he served during the Occupation of Japan after WWII. He was also a for mer member of the Wheel ing Elks, and the Warwood Vets Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Jude Sonnefeld. and his sister, Mary Jane Sonnefeld. Surviving are his wife, Rita Yochum Sonnefeld; his daughters, Diana Pierce and her husband. Bob of Roseburg, Org.. Judy Ball and her husband. Bill of Wheeling, and Paula Field- en and her husband, Steve of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; his sons, Greg Sonnefeld and his wife, Pam of Greenville, S.C.. Mike Son nefeld and his wife, Colleen of Crofton, Md., David Sonnefeld and his wife, Terri of Wheeling, Alan Sonnefeld and his wife, Joyce of Katy, Texas, and Dr. Christian Son nefeld and his wife, Mari anne of Wheeling; a sister, Carol Klug and her'husband, Don of Wheeling; 17 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sun day at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheel- ing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 1 1 a.m. al Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Mon signor Eugene S. Ostrowski as celebrant. Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to.Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1516 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling. WV 26003, or to Valley Hospice, 308 Ml. St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Ethel C. Sonnenwald, 77, of Rose Hill Towers, Bellaire, died Saturday in City Hospital at Bellaire. She was born June 15, 1908 in Bellaire, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. White. She was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Glasglowj her second husband, Max Sonnenwald, in 1962; a daughter, Florence Grubbs, in 1965; a granddaughter. Surviving are five grandchil dren, Jacqueline and George Grubbs, both of Akron, Charles Sonnewald of Ashland, Martin Sonnenwald of Bellaire, Sarah Doty of Powhatan Point; five great-grandchildren. Friends received at Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where ervices will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Warren Fish of ficiating. Burial will be in Powhatan Point Cemetery, Powhatan Point. SONNENWALD, Freder ick J., 85, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in the Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920 in Wheeling. Mr. Sonnenwald was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Benwood Plant; a member of St, Paul’s United Church of Christ in Wheeling; and an Army Vet eran of WWII. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 1; and the Metro- politan Opera in New York City, New York. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Rhea Doyle Sonnenwald; and a sister, Virginia Sonnen wald. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, whom he dearly loved. Friends received on Friday, July 7, 2006 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 Satur day, July 8, 2006 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Mark A. Zelewicz, Sr. officiating. Interment in Greenwood Ceme tery, where Moundsville Veter ans Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to St Paul’s United Church of Christ, 38th and Wood Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. SONNENWALD, Harold Charles, 85, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, Decem ber 12, 2006 at his home. He was born May 2, 1921 in Wheeling, the son of the late Edward and Anna Furhman Sonnenwald. Mr. Sonnenwald was a retired employee for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Benwoocl Plant; was a member of the American Legion Post No. I; Wheeling; a US Army veteran of WWIL; a Lutheran by faith; and he also enjoyed building miniature doll houses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Georgia Maxine Sonnenwald (2002); two brothers, William and Robert Sonnenwald; and two sisters, Emma Steadman and Ruth Sammons. Surviving are four daugh ters, Cheryl Gwynn and her husband, Gary, of Wheeling, Darla Wanchick and her hus band, Michael, of Parkersburg, W.Va., Ann Seidler and her husband. Carl, of Russellville, Ky. and Kay Ritz and her hus band, Ray, of Ipswich, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Gary Gwynn and his wife, Nancy, of Wheeling, Angel Bringman and her husband, Jay, of Mem phis, Tenn., Amy Meadows and her husband, Jason, of Roanoke, Va., Michael Wanchick and his wife, Trina, of Puford, Ga., Mathew Wanchick and Erika of Falls Church. Va., Chris Seidler and Karen of Bowling Green, Ky. and Amanda Wilson and her husband, Richard, of Millerville, Tenn.; and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Decem ber 1 5. 2006 at the Kepner Funeral Home, I 308 Chapline Street, Wheeling, where serv ices will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2006 with Pastor Ron Morgan offi ciating. *' Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to Valley Hospice, 132. Peters Run Road, Wheel ing, WV 26003 or to the Osiris Shrine Transportation Fund, 1 Monument Place, Wheeling, WV 26003. wrartinSonnenwald Martin “Marty” Sonnenwald 40 336 22nd St., Bellaire, died. Thursday. Mareh_12j_L2M-2l tl^ Belmont CommumtyHospital in Bellaire. He was born March 19. 1957 in Bellaire, a son of Myrtle M Carpenter Sonnenwald and the late Charles William Sonnenwald He was an employee of the tor mer Rodefer-Gleason Glass Com pany of Bellaire, a member of the South Bellaire United Methodist Church and the IAC of Bellaire. Surviving, in addition to his mother of Bellaire, are a brother, Charles Sonnenwald of Cleveland, a sister, Sally Doty of PowhaUin Point; several nieces and nephews Friends will be received at the Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. William Carter officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire. Arrangements by Bauknecht Funeral Home, 441 37th St., Bellaire. SONNENWALD, Myrtle, 75, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Monday. February 9. 2Q09, in Belmont Community Hospital. She was born July 13, 1933, in Bellaire, daughter of the late Calvin and Hazel Burris Carpenter. Myrtle was a homemaker and a member of the South Bellaire Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband. Charles Sonnenwald; a son, Martin and a brother, Henry Carpenter. Surviving are two chil dren, Sarah Doty and her husband, Roger, of Powhatan Point. Charles Sonnenwald and his wife. Sherry, of Jacksonville, Fla., seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Thursday from 10 a.m. until lime of services a -1 p.m. at Bauknechl Allmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside with the Rev. Donald Perks officiat ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside Emergency Squat) Association. Death Notice SONNENWALD - On Saturday, December 3, 2005, RHEA IRENE DOYLE SONNENWALD, in her 82nd year. Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike on Monday, December 5, 2005 from 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

SOOS,an lmLouis, fm83, of Virginia* Street, Martins Ferry, died Satur day in Aspinwall Veterans Adminis tration Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was a retired employee of Wheel- ing-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Esther Soos; a brother, Joseph; two sisters, Irene Gregory and Lena Antal. Surviving are his wife, Viola A. Macklin Soos; two sons, Louis G. of Wakeman, Ohio, and Ronald S. of Placentia, Calif.; two sisters, Irma Davis of Pittsburg, Calif., and Velma Patton of Twins- burg, Calif.; three grandchildren; Five great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Holly Memorial Gar dens, Pleasant Grove. Full military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont County Council Vet erans of Foreign Wars. VFW ser vices at 7 p.m. Tuesday followed by masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Mary Soos Mary Soos, 89, Georgetown Adena Road, Cadiz, Ohio, died April 27, 2005 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W. Va. She was born July 9, 1915 at Neffs, Ohio. She was retired from Hanna Coal Co., a member of St, Casimirs Catholic Church, Rosary Society. Catholic Women’s Club and AARP. She was preceded in death by her father, John Lachendro, her mother, Mary (Spala) Lachendro, one son, Jim Soos; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are three sons. Bob Soos (Jackie) of North Canton, and John (Jack) Soos (Eleanor) of Cadiz, Ohio, Charles Soos of Scio, two daughters: Margy (Charles) Werner of Canton, Bernadine (Ronnie) Silva of Adena; one brother, Johnny Lachendro, Adena; three sisters; Josie Madzja of Michigan, Jenny Pelrilla of Dayton, Emily Triggs of New York; several grandchil dren and great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, Ohio on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 4 to 9 p.m.. Funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m., Saturday, at the St. Casimirs Catholic Church, with Monsignor John Kolesar as cele brant. Burial follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio. Viola Soos f SOOS, Viola A. Macklin, 82, of Virginia Street, Martins Ferry, diecLMondav, May 20, 1996, in Wheeling Hospital. She was"a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Soos; her parents, George and Margaret Hela Macklin; two brothers, Daniel and Wilbur Macklin; a sister, Lucy Thiele. Surviving are two sons, Louis G. of Wakeman, Ohio, and Ronald of Placentia, Calif.; two brothers, Michael Macklin of Wheeling and Robert of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; a sister, Loretta Dawson of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth streets, Martins Ferry. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m, Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Interment in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Christian wake services will be held at 8 p.m. today. VH ' itnrrr w i ill li hi 11 ii li r 11 nvr vu.m- Bonnie Sopko Bonnie K. Kanoski Sopko, 42, a resident of 875 Troutman Rd., Delaware, formerly of Lafferty, died at the Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, Tuesday evening, the result of an automobile accident, near Del aware. She was bom May 27, 1943, at Lafferty, a daughter of Ted and Kay Kanoski, ofLaffer- ty-J3f)U(r. /f? '. , She as a special education teacher with the Olentangey School System at Delaware, and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Council for Retarded Citizens, Welcome Wagon, and Touchstone. Surviving in addition to parents are her husband, Larry Sopko; three daughters, Elizabeth Anne, Jessia Lauren and Natalie Kathryn, all of the home; a brother, Theodore Kanoski of Mount Pleasant. Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Ar rangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Delaware. Ohio Woman

Dies at WO a gritty I9i s Anna Soplanda, of 3505 Clinton St., ellaire, died Thursday in Shadyside ICare Center at the age of 100. She was born Feb. 25, 1888, in Czechoslovakia, a daughter of the late Vit and Anna Vail. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis. Surviving are three daughters, Sylvia Woodring of Plan tation, Fla., Alma Gdula and Jennie Sanders, both of Bellaire; four sis ters, Josephine Maiers of Shadyside, Emma Gosney of Wheeling, Jennie Socohor of Connecticut, and Mary Benesh of Detroit; four grandchil dren; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Bau- knecht Funeral Home, Bellaire. SOPLINSKI, Judith Ann, 65, of Weirton passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. Bom September 1, 1946, 1 in Gassaway, W.Va., Judy is the daughter of Raymond “Hap” Sizemore of Win- tersville, Ohio, and the late Genevieve “Sue” Malcomb Sizemore. /V/(^ She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Michael Sizemore. Since 1985, Judy owned and operated Judy’s Hair Styling. She was an avid bicyclist and bowler. She enjoyed walking, and vaca tioning in Tennessee. She loved her animals, and birds, especially Pepper and Socks. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. In addition to her father, Judy is survived by her hus band, Charles (Chuck) Soplinski of Weirton; W.Va., two brothers, Steve (Alesha) Sizemore of Clairsville, Qhio, and Joel “Bo’TBeverly) Sizemore of Follansbee, W.Va.; her sis ter, Jane (Bob) Parrish of Follansbee, WV; a sister-in- law, Marjean Sizemore of Wintersville, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, great- nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, WV. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 200 Preston Ave. Weirton, WV. The Rev. Fr. Dean Borgmeyer will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weir ton. . Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Cancer Society, Han cock County Unit, PO Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062. r Chuck and Judy’s family , would like to thank the Val ley Hospice nurses and staff for all their support, prayers, and love shown to their beloved Judy. She will sure ly be missed by her family, fr^nz-k and clients. J Howdy Sorenson ^ ^ Howard (Howdy) Sorenson, 70, Glencoe, died Saturday at home. He was born Sept. 21, 1918 at Tarentum, Pa., son of the late Thomas and Hazel Doverspike Sorenson.^^/suX /1 f 5 He was a retired employ ee of Evick Construction Co., St. Clairsville. Surviving are his wife, Mary Bilka Hughes Sorenson; two stepdaughters, Kathy Hughes Giannangeli of Bellaire and Diana Hughes Logs ton of Germantown, Tenn; a half-brother, Bob Soren- son of North Carolina; a half- sister, Sis Smith of Tarentum, Pa.; five stepgrandchildren. Friends received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Richard Mehl of ficiating. Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery. •'k SORENSON, Mary Anna “Granny” Hughes, 78, of Glencoe, formerly of McMechen, died. Saturday, Nov. 25. 2QQ& in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Fery. She was bom March 2, 1922 in eine, Germany, a daughter of the lat Frank and Christina Viningar Bilva. i. ie was a former employee of Ma h-Wheeling Stogie. I. addition to her parents, she was prec ded in death by her First hus- bam Merle “Cob” Hughei, her sec ond nusband, Howard “Howdy” Sorenson; and two brothers, Frank and Charles Bilka. Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Hughes of Giannangeli of Glencoe and Diana Logston of Collierville, Tenn.; a sister, Gertrude Nelson of Lerona, W.Va.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchil dren; and two step-great-grandchil dren. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, where services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment in Warnock Cemetery, Warnock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glencoe United Methodist Church. Donald Sorg Donald Frederick Sorg, 85, of 10 West 48th Street, Shadyside, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 in Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. He was bom May 17, 1917 in Bellaire, a son of the late John and Pauline Shoen Sorg. He was a retired employee of Ohio Edison Company R. E. Burger Plant in Shadyside, a member of the former First Reformed United Church of Christ, Bellaire, American Legion Post 521 Shadyside, Bellaire Elks and a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran. Surviving are his wife Dorothy E. Henthorn Sorg, a son, William D. Sorg of Toronto, a brother, Charles Sorg of Tonto Basin, Ariz.; a sister, Helen Sorg of Bellaire; three grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Friday in the Powhatan Cemetery Chapel with Reverend Don Perks officiating. Arrangements by the Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. SORG, Dorothy E., 91, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at her home. She was born March 8, 1918, in Fairmont, W.Va., a daughter of the late John W. and Verna Ashley Hen- thorn. Dorothy was a home maker; a member of the former First Evangelical and Reform Church in Bel- laire, and attended the Lin coln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside, Ohio. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don ald F. Sorg, on February 17, 2003; and four sisters, Hazel Teeney, Beuna McCoy, Mildred Meeks and Leona Spenser. Surviving are her son, Donald W. Sorg of Toron to, Ohio; three grandchil dren, Donald E. Sorg, William P. Sorg and Shari Shorts; 13 greatgrand chil dren; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crema tory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon with the Rev. Randy Weaver officiating. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan Point, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shady side Emergency Squad Association, 4200 Central Ave., Shadyside, OH, 4394.7 SORGE, EmmaJ. (Tice,) 57, of, Martins Ferry, Ohio, clied Sunday, August 3, 2008 in East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term "Care, Marlins Ferry. She was born November 29, 1950, in Marlins Ferry, a daughter of the late Charles F. Tice, Sr. and Wilma H. (Chambers) Tice. Emma was the Meter Maid for the Marlins Ferry Police Dept, and worked part-time for WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, W.Va. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry; a member of the Betty Zane Days Steering Committee; the former Strawberry Festival Committee; the former Eagles Aerie 456, and a for mer officer of the Martins Ferry Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Emma was past president of the Martins Ferry Football Moms; a founding member of the Basketball Parents; a member of the 100 year football committee and the Martins Ferry Booster Club. Surviving are her husband, George P. Sorge; a son, George P. (Amie) Sorge, II of Galloway, Ohio; two broth ers, George (Linda) Tice of Jacobsburg, Ohio and Charles Fred (Marlene) Tice, Jr. of Wheeling, W.Va.; a sis ter, Cleo (Sherman) Lollathin of Bridgeport, and several nephews and nieces. Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Marlins Ferry, OH, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 400 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, at II a.m. with the Rev. William O. Webster officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. A final note from Emma; “Thank you to all my friends during my recent illness.” Elders of the Church will hold services Wednesday at 7 p.m. followed by Martins Ferry Fire Dept, services at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memori al contributions may be made to the Martins Ferry Student Athletic Growth Fund, c/o Nick Stankovich, 5001 Ayers-Limestone Rd.. Martins Ferry, OH 43935. SORG, Helen Eliza Ibeth, 95, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Sunday, April 12. 2009, in Belmont Commu nity Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. Helen was born March 25, 1914, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Pauline Schoen Sorg. She was a member of the former First Reformed United Church of Christ of Bellaire, Ohio. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were three brothers, Edward Sorg, Donald F. Sorg and Charles F. Sorg and a sister Pauline Sorg. Surviving are three cousins, Lois Howells of Atlanta, Ga.; Virginia Davis of Shadyside, Ohio; and Dorothy Poff of Dover, Ohio. Family will receive friends Wednesday April 15, 2009, at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funer al Homes and Crematory 441 3 7th Street, Bellaire, Ohio, from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Pete Wal- bum officiating. i Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio. I RICHARD SORG Richard “Dick” Allan Sorg Sr., 79, of Martins Ferry, formerly of Wheeling Island, reunited with his loving wife. Nan, on December 6, 2014. He was born May 8, 1935 to the late Eugene Joseph and Katherine Mahoney Sorg, Dick graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953. He retired from Mountaineer Gas Company and was a veter an of the Navy, having , served on the USS Laffey. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Church until it closed and is cur rently a member oi St. Joseph Cathedral. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nanette, “Nan” Brown Sorg, who passed away November 8. Dick is survived by his children. Stacy Sterphone (Joseph) of Westlake, Ca., Richard Jr. of Wheeling, Lori Jones (Shaun) of Pittsburgh., Pa., Jeffrey (Dawn) of Wheeling, Tcressa Hoskinson of Bellaire.^Cathv Dallas (Scott) of York, Pa., and Jennifer of Wheeling: 22 grandchildren, ^great grandchildren; a sister, MariLou Drosieko of Wheeling; a sister-in-law, Barbara Littleton of Blacklick, Oh.; several nieces and nephews; and childhood friencLBernie Glenn. ~iHL~ Words that describe our dad: Honest, loyal, funny, devoted, poet, hard work ing, supportive, responsi ble, easy going, jokester, friendly, encouraging, spir ited, fun loving, strong and respected. Friends and family will be received at Altmcyer Funeral home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, Tuesday 2-4 P-m. and 5-8 p.m., where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at St. Joseph Cathedral Memorial contributions can be made lo the American Heart Association, P.O. Box I 5 1 20, Chicago, IL 60693. 4 ; 0l£:V'y*r'

'• CHARLES SORGE Charles Allen Sorge, 89, of Bridgeport, OH, went to be with the Lord Wednes day August 31, 2016, at home. He was born in Wheel ing, WV, on May 18, 1927, a son of the late John and Margaret Malcolm Sorge. Allen was a retired com puter programmer and a member of the New Life Church of God of Texas. He dedicate his life to the Lord Jesus in 1976. Thru his many outreaches and ministries he helped lead numerous lost souls to sal vation. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bishop Sorge; 10 siblings, a daughter, Donna Finsley and a grandson, Christo pher “Cage” Grandstaff. Allen is survived by sons, Michael (Diana) Sorge of Bridgeport, David (Rebecca) Sorge of Tyler, TX, Stephen (July) Sorge of Woodlands, TX; daugh ters, Christine (Paul) White of Colerain, Theresa (Daniel) Dawson of Bridgeport, OH, 16 grand children; 15 great-grand children; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be deceived Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Bridgeport, OH, where services will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at a latei^jatcMn 'Tvler. Texas SORGE, Katherine V., 92, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, November 9. 2008, in Ohio Valley Med ical Center, Wheeling. She was bom February 8, 1916, in Wheeling, a daugh ter of the late Carl and Ida Burke Richter. Mrs. Sorge was a home maker; and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. Sorge, Sr.; three brothers; and five sisters. Surviving are a son, Louis H. Sorge, Jr.; two daughters, Judy (Dale) Stanford and Barbara Farnsworth all of Wheeling; a brother, Elwood Richter; a sister, Eleanor Omm both of Wheeling; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends received 9 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, South Wheel ing Chapel, 3828 Jacob St., Wheeling, with the Rev. Leroy Jeneske officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. , SORGE, Malcolm “Mack” R., Jr., 54, of Ephrata, Pa., died Friday, December 8, 2006 at home. Bom in Wheeling, W.Va. on July 2, 1952, Mack was the son of the late Malcolm R., Sr. and Patsy West Some. Malcolm was a former coal miner at Consolidated Coal Company, Ireland Mine in Moundsville, W.Va,; and he was also the manager of a family owned Convenient Food Mart in North Wheeling for several years. Surviving are his fiancee, Joanne Kope of Ephrata; two children, Kevin and Shannon Sorge of Wheeling; one step son, Brandon Stacey of Ephra ta; three brothers, Timothy A. Sorge of Bethlehem, Pa., Keith M. Sorge and his wife , Carol, of Warwood, John E. “Moose” Sorge of Wheeling; three sis ters, Susan A. Sorge of Wheel ing, Janice L. Mindes and her husband, Mike, of Clovis, Calif., and Mary Beaver and her husband , Mark, of War- wood; numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment will take place in Ephrata. Local arrangements by the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 EoffStreet. Wheeling. NANETTE SORG Nanette (Nan) Louise Sorg, 76, of Martins Fercy, formerly of Wheeling Island, died Saturday, November 8, 2014, peace fully at home, after a well- fought battle with cancer. She was born October 1 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Stanchina Brown. Nan, a 1956 grad uate of St. Joseph’s Acad emy, retired from Wheel ing Downs and the YWCA Wheeling, attended Blessed trinity Church until it closed and is cur rently a member of St. Joseph Cathedral. Nan is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Allan (Dick) Sorg Sr.; children, Stacy Ster- phone (Joseph) of West Lake, Ca., Richard Jr. of Wheeling, Lori Jones (Shaun) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jefferey (Dawn) of Wheel ing, Teressa Hoskinson of Bellaire, Cathy Dallas (Scott) of York, Pa., Jen nifer of Wheeling; 22 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Littleton of Black- lick, Oh; sister-in-law Mar- iLou Drosieko of Wheel- ing; and many lovjng nieces and nephew^T/V / In addition to Her par ents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Joanne “Jody” Martin of Zanes ville, Ohio. Nan has been blessed with the love of her hus band “Dick,” children and many great friends. She loved music, dancing, fami ly time, playing games, holidays and creating mem ories. Friends and family will be received 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Allmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Novem ber 12, 2014, at St. Joseph Cathedral, with Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk as cele brant. Memorial contributions may be made to the YWCA Wheeling, 1 100 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV 26003. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Valley Hospice for their loving care. i i-11 j

SORGE, Patsy Lou West, 77, of Pike Street, Wheeling, W.Va., died Saturday. November 25. 2006 at her home. Born in Wheeling, on August 17, 1929, Patsy was the daughter of the late Emer son and Edith Rhodes West. She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral; and was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wheeling. Patsy was formerly the owner/aperator of the Convenient Food Mart in North Wheeling for 25 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm R. Sorge, in 1997: four infant children; her sister, Nancy Hughes; and her brother, William West. Surviving are four sons, Keith M. Sorge and his wife, Carol, of Warwood, Malcolm Sorge, Jr. and JoAnn, of Ephrata, Pa.. Timothy A. Sorge of Bethlehem, Pa., and John E. “Moose" Sorge of Wheeling; three daughters, Susan A. Sorge of Wheeling. Janice L. Mirides and her husband, Mike, of Clovis, Calif., and Mary Beaver and her husband, Mark, of War- wood; one sister, Ruth Castilow of Wheeling; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling on Sunday, November 26, 2006 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling. Interment will follow in Ml. Calvary Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Road, Wheeling WV 26003 or Catholic Char ities 18th Street Center, 125 1 8th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. 5UK1ANO, Micha^^R^G 58, of McGraw Nursing Home, Adena, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 in the East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born in Wheeling on April 7, 1946, a son of the late Joseph and Marion Sivard Sori ano. Michael was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Michael is survived by two brothers, Mario Soriano of Wheeling and Technical Sergeant Jude Soriano of Fair born, Ohio; three sisters, Wally E. Soriano of Wheeling, Hannah R. Wilkinson of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Nancy Oudinot of Reading, Pa.; and several nieces. Friends will be received, Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, W.Va. where services will be held Fri day, May 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. vith the Rev. Patrick Condron jfficiating. Interment will follow it the Park View Memorial Gar- lens, Wheeling. Online condolences may be xpressed to the family at ww.altmeyer.com. I SORIANO, Robyn Lynn Wildnian, 47, of North Ninth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at home. She was born September 10, 1956 in Dover, Ohio, a daughter of Elizabeth Snodgrass Wildman and the late Robert Wildman. She was a Methodist by faith. Surviving are her mother of Martins Ferry; three daughters, Jennifer Brown, and her hus band, Chris, of Martins Ferry, Heather Soriano of Bridgeport and Amy Soriano of Fairborn, Ohio; two brothers, Andrew Wildman, and his wife, Marilyn, of St. Clairsville and Terry i Wildman, and his wife, Janie, of ' Martins Ferry; and three grand- :hildren. " i Friend will be received Satur- iay, May 8, 2004 from 11 a.m. jntil time of services at 1 p.m. at he Heslop Funeral Home, Wal- uit at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, vith the Rev. William Webster >fficiating. Interment will be at he convenience of the family. SORIANO, Walburga E., “Wally,” 57, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Friday, June 23, 2006 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. Born in Wheeling, W.Va. on June 5, 1949, Wally was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marion Sivard Soriano. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Soriano. Surviving are three brothers, Ma'rio Soriano of Wheeling, Jude Soriano of Xenia, Ohio and Louis Soriano; two sisters, Hannah Wilkinson of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Nancy Oudinot of Reading, Pa.; six nieces and two great nieces and two great nephews. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 3828 Jacob Street, Wheeling on Monday, June 26, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Fr. Vic tor Udechukwu officiating. Interment will follow at Park View Memorial Gardens, Wheeling, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Youth Center, 2111 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com i SORSBY, William F., 68, resident of Valley Grove, W.Va., died Sunday, October 19, 2008. at home. He was born December 21. 1939, in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of the late Charles F. and Augusta Sturmer Sorsby. Mr. Sorsby was a former laborer at Wheeling-Pitts- burgh Steel Corporation, Beech Bottom Plant; a mem ber of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and an Army veteran, serving in Korea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Sorsby and a nephew, William F. Sorsby. Surviving are his wife, Sally V. Ernest Sorsby; a brother, Charles Sorsby of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Judi Kesner and her husband, Harley, of Wheeling; an aunt, Mary Sturmer of Valley Grove; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and a great- great-niece. Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 War- wood Avenue, Wheeling. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Friday, 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with Father Eugene Ostrowski officiating. Interment in Prall Ceme- k tery, West Liberty, W.Va. SORVALIS, Mary, on December 31,2012. Beloved wife of the late George Sorvalis; devoted mother of Pete Sorvalis and his wife, Anastasia, and Steve Sorvalis and Linda; loving grandmother of George and his wife, Sarah, Elias, Marialena and George Henry Sorvalis; also survived by one great- grandson, Lucas. Mrs. Sorvalis will Lie- in-State at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Cub Hill, MD on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the funeral hour. Interment in the Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contri butions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church in Martins Ferry, OH. www. ruckfuneralhomes.com. D/eo/ in 'Olfi-Kf Im(l Nick Sorvali Iff „ TbSSMcSnioi Morristown. He was born June 10 1889 in Greece, a son of the late Pete and Triandafileo Sorvalis. He was former owner of the ^1- tv Restaurant, Bellaire, a member of the Greek Orthodox

was War I. a sister, Athanas'ia Sorvalis of Greece; two LBa?Umore, STi-SK* Sor- ^VaFriendse'wmebe received at the CBauknecht Funeral Home, Bell- ?aire 4 to 6 p.m. today. Services \ will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., tin the Greek Orthodox Church of Uhe Life Giving Fountain with the • Rev. Menelaos Papageorgiou of ficiating. Burial will be in River- view Cemetery, Martins Ferry. Trisagon services will be at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. SOSTARICH, Eugenia (Jeanne) Victoria, 86, of Neffs, Ohio, died Saturday, June 10, 2006 at her home. She was born August 23, 1919, in Neffs, a daughter of the late Louis and Katherine Haviclek Havelka. Jeanne was retired from the New Co-Op Store, Neffs; was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; the St. Fran cis Society; and CWC. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Sostarich, in 1992; an infant daughter; three brothers, Frank Louis and Charles Havelka; and two sisters, Mary Wright and Bess Wise. Surviving are two children, Jonn Wayne Sostarich of Warner Robbins, Ga., Marsha Ann Sostarich of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Alfred (Tater) Havelka of Bellaire; two grandchildren, Christopher and Heather Sostarich; and two great-grandchildren, Amber and Zane Sostarich. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht Altmey- er Funeral Homes and Crema tory, 441-37th Street, Bel laire. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.in. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Gary Zalenski as celebrant. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church or the Neffs Fire Department and Emergency Squad.. Online condolences may be extended to the family at; www.altmeyer.com. Frank Sostarich SOSTARICH, Frank ML, 73, of Stewartsville, died Monday in City Hospital, Bcllaire. He was a retired employee of North American Coal Co., a member of Sacred Heart Church, Neffs, and a veteran of World War n. Surviving are his wife, Irene Ehlert Sostarich; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Cheryl) Setzer of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, John of Neffs and Jim of Bellaire; three sisters, Ann Mack of Bridg- peort, Kathryn Slenski of Lansing and Helen Kuckuck of Ind.; a grandson. Friends received 2-4 and >7-9 p.m. today and Wednesday at 1 Grisell Funeral Home, 400 33rd St., 5 Bellaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass I will be celebrated at 10 a.m. 1 Thursday at Sacred Heart Church. Entombment in Mount Calvary 1 Mausoleum, Bellare. Wake services at 8 p.m. Wednesday followed by the Holy Name Society Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Neff Volunteer Fire Dcpart- i ment. SOSTARICH, Irene, 82, of Chattanooga Tenn., formerly of Stewartsville, Ohio, died on Monday March 30, 2009. She was born December 11, 1926 in Bejlaire Ohio, a daughter of thelate August and Anna Paboucek Ehlerl. Irene was employed at Imperial Glass as a hand painter and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs, Ohio, The j Catholic Women's Club and St. Francis Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sostarich on June 24, 1991 and one sister; Betty Ehlert. Surviving are one daugh ter; Cheryl (Paul) Setzer of Chattanooga.; one grandson;, Michael Setzer of Chattanooga; one sister, Dorothy Ponzani of Bridgeport, Ohio, and sever al nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 441 37th St. Bellaire. Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, Ohio at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Gene Mullett as Celebrant. Entombment in the Guardian Angel Mausoleum. Mt. Calvary Cemetery Bellaire, Ohio. Vigil Service at 2:15 p.m. Friday. SOSTARICH, James Richard, 64, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Bellaire, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at his home. Jim was born June 18, 1949, in Bellaire, OH, the son of Yvonne Sostarich of West Bellaire and the late James Sostarich. He was a 1967 graduate of Bellaire High School and received his degree from Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kahl Sostarich, a son, Jay David, a daughter, Jami Renee Pavicic and her husband, Nick, a daughter, Jodi Nicole Umbach and her husband, Rich, and four beautiful grandchildren. In addition to his Mother, Yvonne, Jim is also survived by his sister. Rose Marie Cecil and her husband, Denny, currently residing in Orrville, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire High School Athletic Department, 349 - 35th Street, Bellaire, OH 43906. A Football Scholarship Award will be given in Jim’s memory to a Bellaire High School stu dent. ~rc. A 13/nfifc/f (Cjix John Sostarich SOSTARICH, John S., 74, of Belmont Street, NelTs, died Friday in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was a retired miner of North American Coal Corp., No. 1 mine, Powhatan Point, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Neffs, and an Army veteran of World War n. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Gretchen Sostarich. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne Havclka Sostar ich; a son, Jonn Wayne of Warner Robins, Ga.; a daughter, Marsha Ann Sostarich of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, James of Bellairc; three sisters, Ann Mack of Bridgeport, Helen Kuckuc of Hobart, Ind., and Kathryn Slcnski of Lansing; two grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bcllaire. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment in Union Cemetery, SL Clairsville. Vigil service at 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Neffs Volunteer Fire Department or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 4OSTOCK, Matilda “Tillie,” of Maynard, Ohio, died T^gsday, Jan. 16. 2001 in Ohio Vauey Medical CenterTWheeling. She was bom Sept. 13, 1916, in Maynard, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Josefczyk. She was a member of St. ; Stanislaus Catholic Church, -•Maynard, and Maynard American ‘ Legion Auxiliary Post 666. w In addition to her parents, she was c preceded by her husband, Peter h Sostock; five brothers, Joseph, Walter, Bolick, Stanley and Henry i Josefczyk; two sisters, Nellie Chuckery and Mary Letosky. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George “Lillian” Misenick of St. Clairsville; a brother, George Josefczyk of Flushing; two grand sons, Jay Misencik and his wife, Jennifer, of Bcnwood and Brian : Misencik of Columbus. Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. Wednesday at Toothman ' Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Vigil - service at 3 p.m. Wednesday. I Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. " Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maynard with the Rev. Thomas*^ Graven as celebrant. Entombment in ^ Holly Memorial Gardens! Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, or to Maynard Volunteer Fire Department. I Peter Sostock4]^te Peter P. Sostock, 79, Maynard, died Wednesday, April 26. 1995. He was born at Bannock, Sept. 25, 1915. a son of the late Peter Sos- tock and Karoline Sostock Wetula. He was a retired coal miner of the Oglebay-Norton Coal Co., and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Maynard and a member of the SNPJ Lodge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter. Surviving are his wife, Tillie Josefczyk Sostock; a daughter, Mrs. George (Lillian) Misencik of St. Clairsville; a sister. Stella Vick- er of Maynard: two grandsons. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Graven, the celebrant. Entombment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens Mau soleum, Pleasant Grove. Vigil ser vice will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund or the May nard Volunteer Fire Department. » "SOSTRICH, James, 77, of 218 Frazier Avenue, Bellaire, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Bel mont Community Hospital, Bellaire. He was born Dec. 19, 1924 in Stewartsville, Ohio, son of the late John and Mary Gretchen Sostarich. Jim was a retired yard foreman for the Ohio Edison Corporation’s Burger Plant, Dilles Bottom; he was a Methodist by faith; a mem ber of Ionic Lodge 438 F.&A.M. Bellaire; American Legion Post 521, Shadyside; Orrville Athletic Boosters and the U.S. .Navy’s Unruly 4; and he was a Navy vet eran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank Sostarich; two sis ters, Ann Mack and Helen Kuckuck. Surviving are his wife, V. Yvonne Sostarich, whom he mar ried August 21, 1948; a son, James R. Sostarich and his wife, Nancy of Las Veg^s, Nev.; a daughter, Rose Marie Cecil and her husband, Denny, of Orrville; a sis ter, Kathryn Slenski of Lansing, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jay Sostarich, Jami Fritz, Jodi Usiak, Jesse James Cecil and Ashley Cecil; two great grandchildren, McKinley Fritz and Caden Usiak. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Bauknecht-Alt- meyer Funeral Home,'441 -37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Thomas L. Jones officiating. Internment in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville. Ionic Lodge 438 F.&A.M. will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Sun day at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellaire Emergency Squad, 2450 Belmont St., Bellaire, OH 43906.______* SOTERIOU, Michael 54, formerly of Rayland, Ohio, died on October 8, 2013 at his home in Harri son, TN. Michael was born on June 25, 1959, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Nicholas P. Soteriou Jr. and Virginia (Dobranetski) Soteriou. He was a member of St, Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, Ohio, and Basilica St. Peter and St. Paul. Tennessee, a member of the Ohio Bar Associa tion, a graduate of Case Western Reserve, and worked for several Federal Judges in the Tennessee court system. j£/V/ In addition tohisparents, Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nicholas Soteriou, Lela Soteriou, John and Mary Dobranetski; and his aunts Stella Moffo, Pauline Repka and Lillian Dobranetski. Michael is survived by five cousins. A memorial service will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, Ohio, on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. with Monsignor Mulletl officiat ing. SOTERIOU, Virginia, 84 of Rayland, OH, died Sunday, Octobej^JL 2012 at her home. / Virginia was born on March 9, 1928 in Connorville, OH, to the late John and Mary (Lesoski) Dobranetski. She was a member of Bu Pers for the United States Navy; a member of St Josephs Catholic Church; a legal secretary for Jefferson County prosecutor, and a secretary at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. In addition to her par ents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Nickolas Soteriou Jr.; and her sister, Lillian Dobranetski. Virginia is survived by her son, Mike Soteriou; and several cousins. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Virginia and celebrate her life on Friday, October 12 from 4- 6 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH, with a wake service at 4:15 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St Josephs Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH, with Monsignor Gene Mullett officiating. Burial will be at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH. SOUILLARD, Emil, 85, Nation al Road, Bridgeport, died Thursday. Oci-XU^9âHHeartland-Lansing Care Center, Bridgeport. He was a retired employee of Wheeling Clo sure Corp. and the former Hazel Atlas Glass Co., Wheeling; was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst; and an Army vet eran of World War II. He was pre- . ceded in death by his wife, Lena Stanchina Souillard; a daughter, j Mary Ann Souillard; his parents, I George and Mary LaMotte Souillard; two brothers, George and Louis Souillard; two sisters, Blanche Fras- nelly and Eleanor Ossana. Surviving are a son, Kenneth of St. Clairsville; a sister, Evelyn Mroczakowski of Lansing; two granddaughters, Leeann J. Souillard of Cuyahoga Falls and Teresa K. Souillard of St. Clairsville. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Wil son Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery, Blaine. Vigil service at 2 p.m. Sunday. Lena Souillard 2.1 Lena Stanchina Souillard, 64, of 1123 National Road, Bridgeport, died Sunday at Wheeling Medical Park. She was born April 3, 1914, at Wolfhurst, a daughter of Albino and Ann Stanchina. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wolfhurst. Surviving are her husband, Emil Souillard; a son, Ken Souillard of Lansing; a sister, Mrs. Charles Suponcic of St. Clairsville and two grand children. Friends were received at the Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, and Mass of Chris tian Burial celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev. George Yontz officiating. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Blaine. Louis Souillard Louis Willard (Will) Souillard, 56, 67925 DuBols St., Bridgeport, died Saturday at home. He was born June 15, 1934, in Wheeling, a son of George and Adeline Rezzi Souillard. A retired employee of imperial- Clevite Corp., he was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bridge port Foresters, and a U.S. Army vet eran.^ J Survivin'g are a *brother, Georgel_„ . ---7---Souillard 61 Bridgeport; three sisters,sisters l Mrs.Mrc RoyDm* 7Dn*(Patricia)MTAfM\ Malinowski____ t_> of. Chicago, 111., Mrs. Edward (Dolores) Gorence of Lansing, and Mrs. Ray- mond (Norma) Mascolino of Wheel ing; nione nieces, three nephews and four great-nephews. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brooksidfc, Monday and Tues day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral ar rangements are incomplete. Louis Souillard 5f j(, (91 j£Uin'S1!ardJWilI) Souillard, 56, g« DuBo» St., Bridgeport, died ?catôay.ôme. He was born June 15*,1?34, m Wheeling, a son of George and Adeline Rezzi Souillard. nA •*re^,re<* emPloyee of Imperial- Uevite Corp., he was a member of St. Anthony s Catholic Church, Bridge port Foresters, and a U.S. Army vet eran. J Surviving are a brother, George Souillard of Bridgeport; three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Patricia) Malinowski of Chicago, 111., Mrs. Edward (Dolores) Lxorence of Lansing, and Mrs. Ray mond (Norma) Mascoh'no of Wheel ing; nione nieces, three nephews and four great-nephews. Friends will be received at the Wdson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Monday and Tues day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral ar rangements are incomplete nowsM ui (Dolores) Gorence of Lansing and Mrs. Raymond (Norma) Mascolino of Wheeling; nine nieces; three neph ews; four great-nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Arrange ments are incomplete. Memorial con tributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 630 Main St., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. Mrs. Annie Soukup Mrs. AnnleÊpfoukup, 80, Maynard, died Sunday in the Royal Pavilion Nursing Home, Steuben ville. She was bom at Maynard on Nov. 9, 1895, a daughter of the late Edward and Ellen Penman Applegarth. She was a member of the Maynard United Methodist Church, the Methodist Woman’s Society of the church, American Legion Auxiliary of Maynard and the Maynard Community Fireman’s Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1933, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Henry (Virginia) Homart and Mrs. Calvin (Mildred) Sabor, both of Maynard, Mrs. James (Ruth) Serio of Independence and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Bozick of Lima; two sons, Edward of Maynard and Donald of St. Clairsville; six sisters, Nora Applegarth and Clara Sloan, both of Maynard, Mary Chickery of St. Clairsville,. Bertha Fonner of Mouhdsville, Mrs. Adria Robertson of Wheeling and Gertrude Goor- mastic in Michigan; two brothers, James Applegarth in Michigan and Ralph in California; 13 grand children and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wed- —Burial was in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville:------T