USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Joesph Coyle Johnson
April 27, 2008
JOSEPH COYLE JOHNSON, 50, of Richmond, Oh, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 from injuries sustained in a fire in his home.
He was born in Steubenville, OH, April 29, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents, Coyle Eugene and Goldie (Crissinger) Johnson and his two best friends, his dogs, Katie and Nuna who perished with him.
He is survived by his brother, Larry Johnson of Richmond and two sisters, Patti (Ron) Applegarth of Richmond and Tammy Bowers of Toronto.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Joe at 2 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond led by the Reverend John Hearn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. '.
Doris "Dee" Wallace
April 19, 2008
DORIS J. 'Dee' WALLACE, 65, of Bergholz, OH, went to Heaven Saturday, April 19, 2008 after a courageous battle. She was a retired cook and waitress and a Protestant by faith.
She was born August 5, 1942 in Alliance, OH, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Buxton) Anderson. She is also preceded in death by a son, Wilbur L. Elliott, Jr who died May 21, 2006, by two brothers, Mervin and William and a granddaughter, Linda Dee Elliott and one great granddaughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol 'Kay' Kreps of Bergholz, her long-time companion, James Weaver of Bergholz, 4 brothers, James Anderson, Charles (Julie) Anderson and John Anderson, all of Alliance and Kenneth (Martha) Anderson of Massillon; by 4 sisters, Mary Borden and Martha (Randy) Wilkins, all of Bergholz and Suzie Forester and Debbie (Danny) Huggins, all of Alliance; grandchildren Deanne Richmond, Kenda Warnock, Bryan Mohlmaster, Wilbur Elliott, III and Brandy Elliott and 6 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday with the Reverend Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Bergholz Cemetery.
Margaret Blosser
April 18, 2008
MARGARET BLOSSER, 92, of Bergholz, passed on Friday, April 18, 2008, in her home of natural causes. She was a retired supervisor of the Carroll County Elementary Schools and lifelong member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Bergholz where she served as an Elder, a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir for over 50 years. She was a 56 year member of the Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority.
She was born January 17, 1916, in Bergholz, OH, a daughter of the late Clark and Hazel (George) McLain. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Kaye Blosser whom she married in June, 1964 and who died August 4, 2001 and a sister, Maxine McBane who passed away June 23, 2005.
After aquiring her two year teaching certificate from Mt. Union College in 1935, Margaret began her lifelong career as an educator teaching in a one room school house on Timothy Ridge. Her servant’s heart lead her to suspend her teaching career in 1944 to care for her Mother for 7 years before her Mother’s death. She returned to teaching and in the summer months attended Ohio University earning a Master’s Degree in Education. She completed her career as an educator in 1985 as an elementary supervisor for the Carroll County School System. Among her achievements, she introduced and continued to develop the highly successful Open Court Reading System which is still being used in the Carroll County Schools.
Her concern extended to community life as well, actively following the leadings of her servant’s heart in caring for the needs of others.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Ralph W. McBane, her nephew and wife, James C. and Eleanor M. McBane, all of Bergholz, great nieces and nephews, Amy Richards and husband Gary, David McBane and wife Jenny, Christine Pasiuk and husband Kenneth, Joy Roy and husband Ryan, Gabrielle McBane and Daniel McBane; and 11 great-great nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be 11 Am Monday at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Second St. Bergholz with the Reverend Alan Jeffries officiating.
Burial will follow in Mooretown Cemetery. '.
Donald H. Plotts
April 4, 2008
DONALD H. PLOTTS, 58, of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 4, 2008 following a lengthy illness.
He was born January 12, 1950 in Steubenville, OH. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald 'Duck' Plotts who died in 2004, maternal grandparents, Floy and Howard Jones and paternal grandparents, Dorothy and Donald Plotts.
Donald was a retired sales manager of Burdines in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
He is survived by his loving wife, Chrystal Louise (Huckabee) Plotts whom he married June 8, 1991, his mother, Doris (Jones) Plotts of Bloomingdale, a daughter, Rachel (Jody) Klepal, Columbus, OH, 4 sons, Russell (Jean) Grigg, Isreal (Karen) Grigg, and Duane Grigg, all of No. Carolina, and Chris Grigg of Florida; 2 sisters, Darlene 'Perky' (John) Armstrong of Wintersville and Debbie (Bob) Mathieu of Bloomingdale, 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other family members and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday with Pastor Ronald Miller officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. '.
James W. Bishop
April 3, 2008
JAMES WILLIAM BISHOP, age 91, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale. He was retired from Weirton Steel Corp. as diesel repairman, was a member of the Bloomingdale Presbyterian Church and the Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, F & AM.
He was born December 8, 1916 in Amsterdam, OH, a son of the late Marion and Sarah (Kirkland) Bishop. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Thompson) Bishop, two brothers, John Bishop and Marion 'Red' Bishop, two infant siblings, Walter and Sarah Louise Bishop and a sister, Eleanor Bishop.
He is survived by his daughter, Florene Bishop of Orlando, Florida, a son, Larry Bishop and wife Charlotte of Richmond and a sister, Jeanette Domer and husband, Wylie 'Pete' of Lakeland, Florida; three grandchildren, Daniel (Jill) Bishop, and Evan (Lara) Bishop, all of Lewis Center, OH and Melissa (Ryan) Mairs, Ashland, OH. In addition to his family members, he will be sadly missed by his friends and his Gables Care family.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond Friday from 6 until 9 PM and Saturday from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the East Springfield Cemetery. Masonic Services will be at 8:30 PM Friday. '.
Lillian May Lewis
April 3, 2008
Lillian May Lewis, 85 of Richmond, OH formerly of Johnstown, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 3, 2008.
She was born May 10, 1922 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late William C. Sr. and Lillian Tantlinger Buzzard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ken in 1974, an infant daughter Patricia, four brothers William C. Jr., Charles, Thomas, and Donald Buzzard, three sister, Gwenny Kearns, Rebecca Budash, and June Hoffman-Kordell.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Sharon and son-in-law Ed Vescovi of Richmond and two grandsons, Kenneth (Julie) of Toronto and Patrick of Pittsburgh, PA. Also surviving are four sisters, Sue Fleck, Josephine (Reed) May, Yvonne 'Mickey' (Paul) Good, all of Johnstown, PA, Esther (Roy) Lint of Lehigh Acres, FL, and one brother, Dwight Buzzard of Manns Choice, PA.
She was a devoted and dedicated Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. Her grandsons were the light of her life. She attended Wintersville Baptist Temple and is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Johnstown, PA where a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Everhart-Bove funeral home, 110 West Main St, Richmond.
Sylvia M. Gervason
March 31, 2008
Sylvia M. Gervason, 87 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Carroll Healthcare Center, Carrollton following a lengthy illness. She was employed by McBane Insurance Agency and was a member of the Bergholz United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, served as treasurer, and was involved with the Methodist women’s club.
Sylvia was born December 12, 1920 in Bergholz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence 'Shorty' and Sylvia Jolley Hackathorn. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers Michael, Ben, and James Hackathorn. Three sisters Betty Kemmer, Florence Hackathorn, and Jean Hackathorn.
She is survived by her loving husband Charles Gervason, whom she married December 14, 1947, a daughter Amber Hemmming and her husband Dick of Carrollton, a son Ron Gervason and his wife Paulette Raughley of Taos, NM, four brothers, David Lee (Rose) Hackathorn of Bryan, TX, Leslie (Margaret) Hackathorn of Tampa, FL, David (Sue) Hackathorn of Bergholz, OH and Dennis (Jenny) Hackathorn of Amsterdam, OH. Two sisters, Catherine Becher of Harlem Springs, OH, Joan (Tom) Isherwood of Amsterdam, OH. Three grandchildren Rick Hemming, Julie Herman, and Beth Reed. Three great grandchildren Amanda Reed, Derrick Hemming, and Morgan Herman.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM with the Reverend Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Bergholz Cemetery. Memorial contribution can be made to Bergholz United Methodist Church.
