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Susan Poole
WESTERVILLE - Susan E. Pullen Poole, 56, of Westerville, formerly of Middleport, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in Columbus.
Born Oct. 7, 1943, in Pomeroy, she was the daughter of the late James O. Pullen and Beth Arnold Pullen Cowan.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Poole of Westerville, and two children, Richard Poole Jr. and Elizabeth Archer.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from noon until the time of the service.
Frances Smith
THE PLAINS - Frances E. Garrett Smith, 87, of The Plains, formerly of Glouster, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at Lindley Inn, The Plains.
Born April 14, 1913, in Fayette County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ira and Clara Wright Richards. She was a well-known seamstress in the area for numerous years. She was a member of Glouster Church of Christ, where she was active in the Missionary Society and sang in the choir. She also was a member of the Glouster Project.
She is survived by her husband, Denver C. Smith of The Plains; two daughters, Carol King of Atlanta and Lois (Robert) Angle of Glouster; stepdaughter Rosilea Cook of Covington, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Rex (Cindy) Angle of Friday Harbor, Wash., Cathy Angle and friend Donnie Corne of Logan, David (Sharon) Angle of Glouster, Vicki (James) Palmer of Corning, Butch (Debbie) King of Sherwood, Ark., Melody (Norman) Kurland of Norwalk, Conn., Scott (Pat) King of Savannah, Ga., and Brian (Dee) King of Locust Grove, Ga.; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and a half brother, Guy Stone of Kingman, Ariz.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh L. Garrett; a daughter, Janet Lee Garrett; two stepsons, D.C. Smith and Hugh L. Garrett Jr.; a sister and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster, with John Wright officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Glouster.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Katria Soignier-Toops
LOGAN - Katria Soignier-Toops, 40, of Logan, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in an auto accident in Green Twp., Hocking County.
She was born April 30, 1960, in Juneau, Alaska, and was the daughter of Nancy Jo Langley Hickman and the late Roy John Soignier.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Larry L. Toops II; and her stepfather, Larry Hickman.
Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Roberts Funeral Home in Logan. Burial will be private.
Friends may call at the funeral home today, 5 to 8 p.m.
Madelene Cork
ATHENS - Madelene Cork, 74, of Athens, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Akron on March 8, 1926, daughter of the late John F. and Ella Mae Baird Thigpen. She was a retired landscape architect and artist. A 1944 graduate of South High School in Akron, she was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Darin Drake of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. and Diana Cork of Barberton; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and sisters Evelyn Bryden of Morehead City, N.C., and Delores Karabatsos of Doylestown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in 1969; and a sister, Kathryn Ellen Cork.
A graveside service for the cremated remains will be held Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery in Akron.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter, 508-A Columbia Ave., Williamstown, W.Va. 26102; or Athens Cat Shelter, 8500 Hoon Drive, Athens 45701.
Arrangements are by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens.
Roy Barnhart
GUYSVILLE - Roy Barnhart, 86, of Guysville, went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. He died at his residence.
Mr. Barnhart was born Aug. 14, 1914, in Guysville. He is a son of the late Loyal "Lod" and Argosia Cole Barnhart. He was a retired psychiatric aide from the Athens Mental Health Center. He was a member of the Guysville Community Church.
He was survived by a very good companion, Roberta Dailey of Guysville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and John Young of Stewart and Patricia and Dane Coger of Guysville; one daughter-in-law, Suzi Barnhart of Guysville; a brother, Forest Barnhart of Guysville; seven grandchildren, John Young Jr. of Donaldsonville, Ga., Djuana Young of The Plains, Derek Coger, Debbie Dailey, Mike Barnhart of Guysville, Roy Barnhart of Reedsville and Darlene Ashcraft of Athens; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Barnhart; a sister, Rosa Justice; a brother, Mitchell Barnhart; and two grandsons, Johnnie Barnhart and Clyde Barnhart Jr.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at White-Moquin Funeral Home, Coolville, with Oaky Aheart officiating. Burial will be in Carthage Cemetery, Guysville.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Max Ellis
ALBANY - Max S. Ellis, 59, of Albany, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, after a brief illness.
Born July 12, 1941, in Athens, he was the son of the late Homer and Lena Smalley Ellis. He was a former sexton for Alexander Cemetery.
He is survived by his sons, Terry Ellis and Rick (Judy Brooks) Ellis, all of Albany; three sisters, Mary Jo Williams of Albany and Dixie Fletcher and Vivian Bosworth of Athens; and a brother, Oden Ellis of Glouster.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Ellis; a sister, Martha Bradberry; and an infant brother.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Edward Jones officiating. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 to 9 p.m.
Thomas Guzek
ALBANY - Thomas E. Guzek, 45, of Albany, formerly of Glendale, W.Va., died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at his home.
He was an electrician for Dan Inman Electric, and was a local musician and a former employee of American Electric Power, Meigs Division. He was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Moundsville.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey J. Guzek; a daughter, Joette Guzek of Moundsville; his parents, Walter A. and Rita Ann Guzek; two brothers, Walter Guzek Jr. and John Guzek; two sisters, Rita Ann Cain and Belvenia Vadas; and many friends.
Services will be private, and there will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens.
Laura Parks
POMEROY - Laura J. Parks, 75, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at Overbrook Care Center, Middleport.
She was born March 3, 1925, in Muskingum County, daughter of the late Clarence Walter and Mary Reed Mingus. She is survived by a son, Gary Neel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralp Parks.
Graveside services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery, Roseville. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Meigs County Unit, P.O. Box 703, Pomeroy 45769; or Meigs County Senior Citziens Center, 112 E. Memorial Drive, Pomeroy.
Arrangements are by Fisher Funeral Home, Pomeroy.
Kittie Grove
LOGAN - Kittie May Grove, 102, of Logan, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at Logan Health Care Center.
She was born July 24, 1898, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Even D. and Minnie M. Strohl Harden.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar M. Blum. She was a former schoolteacher and home nurse.
Services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call at Cardaras Funeral Home in Logan today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Emma Potts
WELLSTON - Emma Jean Potts, 77, of Wellston, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at Jenkins Memorial Nursing Facility in Wellston.
She was born Sept. 19, 1923, in McArthur, daughter of the late Martin and Anna Melvin Ayers.
She is survived by a son, Jacob Potts; and daughters Judy Ousley, Cathy Scites and Peggy Rawlins.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. "Jake" Potts.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., at McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Burial will be in Ridgewood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today, 4 to 8 p.m.
John Hildebolt
LOGAN - John Kenneth Hildebolt, 62, of College Park, Md., formerly of Logan, died Sept. 9, 2000, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 1, 1938, in Dayton, son of the late John Malcolm and Stephina Hildebolt. He was senior staff engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. He was an Army veteran and a 1956 graduate of Logan High School.
He is survived by daughters Angela and Christine Hildebolt of Houston, Texas; his stepmother, Lillian Hildebolt of Logan; and sisters Mrs. George (Elly) Crow of Logan, Mrs. Don (Charlotte) Woeste of Cincinnati, and Sue Brewer of Phoenix, Ariz.
Graveside services will be held today in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Md., with Pastor Michael Havey officiating. No calling hours will be observed.
Local arrangements are by Cardaras Funeral Home in Logan.
John DeMolet
GLOUSTER - John P. DeMolet, 78, of 19 Colonial Pines Circle, Pinehurst, N.C., died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at his home. A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, noon, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst.
Born in Glouster, he was the son of the late John and Lillian Gibbs DeMolet, former residents of Athens. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a graduate of Ohio University, and attended Cincinnati School of Law.
After college, he joined the Chrysler Corp., spending nine years with the company and rising to national used car manager of the Dodge Division. He ultimately decided on the retail end of the business, buying several Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. The last dealership he owned, from 1963 until 1980, was DeMolet Lincoln-Mercury of Springfield, Pa.
He retired to Pinehurst in 1980, where he became a prominent and respected real estate agent with Club Corp Realty. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Theta and Sacred Heart Church. He will be remembered as a delightful storyteller.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Georgiana Baker DeMolet; two sons, Larry of Pinehurst and John of Southern Pines; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to FirstHealth Hospice, P.O. Box 1956 Pinehurst, N.C. 28370; or FirstHealth Foundation Cancer Care Center, P.O. Box 3000 Suite 5, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.
Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Rogaski
MILLFIELD - Paul M. Rogaski, 72, of Millfield, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at his home after an extended illness.
Born April 28, 1928, in Guysville, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Isabelle Bone' Rogaski. He was formerly employed by Midget Motors of Athens and George Byers Inc. of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Karns Rogaski; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald K. and Chris Rogaski of Millfield; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Emory Rogaski of Fort Myers, Fla.; three sisters, Emma Duffy of Pomeroy, Leona Barkie of Millfield and Irene Buffington of The Plains; and eight nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Rogaski Jr.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at Nelsonville Pentecostal Church.
