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Lucy "Sam" Neer Reilley
Lucy "Sam" Neer Reilley, 78, of Edgewood Street, Wheeling, formerly of Wheeling Ave., Glen Dale, died Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.
Born on Saturday, June 18, 1921, in Wheeling, Lucy was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Pieffer Neer.
She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Randy Reilley, in 1998; three brothers; and three sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald Reilley, and Patrick (Debbie) Reilley, of Moundsville; a daughter, Mrs. John (Jane) Reilley Ryan of Wheeling; a sister-in-law and special friend, Mary "Sis" Reilley Board, of Glen Dale; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including Diane Board, of Glen Dale.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 9:00am until 10:45am, at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, at 11:00am, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Moundsville, with Rev. Fr. Albert Driesch, TOR, the celebrant.
Interment follows in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 13, Glen Dale, WV 26038.
Nancy L. Whorton
Nancy L. Whorton, 57, of Elm Street, Moundsville, died Monday, September 27, 1999 at her residence.
She was the Assistant Director of Information Help of the United Way, Wheeling; and attended the Moundsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Grant Whorton.
Surviving are her father , Eugene Whorton, of Moundsville; five brothers, Samuel Lee, Jerry, and Daniel Grant Whorton, all of Moundsville, Eugene Whorton, Jr., of Cameron, and Robert Dean Whorton, of Mt. Pleasant, PA; a sister, Joan Hinerman, of Waynesboro, VA; a special friend, David Fink; five nieces; three nephews; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where funeral services will he held on Thursday, at 10:00am.
Interment follows in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Neighborhood Center, c/o Sister Constance, 125 18th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Mollie A. Ralston Rose
Mollie A. Ralston Rose, 57, of Cadiz, OH, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born in Mansfield, OH on Feb. 15, 1942, the daughter of the late Dare Ralston and Rosalie Carson Ralston Bradley.
She was a former nurses aide at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, and a housewife.
She was a member of Minksville Church of Christ, Cadiz.
She was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are her husband, James E. Rose, Cadiz; 2 sons, John Meadows, Cadiz, Brent Meadows, Auburndale, FL; 2 sisters, Sandra Jones, Cadiz, Mardell Dulkoski, Jewett, OH; 1 stepson, Jeremy Rose, Cadiz; 6 grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m.
The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Evang. Robert Main officiating. Burial will be at Lees Run Cemetery, Cadiz.
Memorial contributions may be made to Minksville Church of Christ, c/o John Jones, 35305 Jones Road, Freeport, OH 43973.
Wilma E. Riggs Coffield
Wilma E. Riggs Coffield, 93, formerly of Myrtle Avenue, Moundsville, died Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at the Mound View Health Care Center.
Born on February 25, 1906, in Oak Dale, WV, Wilma was the daughter of the late Samuel Willie and Martha Ellen Francis Riggs.
She was a homemaker, and was a member of the Limestone United Presbyterian Church, for over 79 years.
She served as the pianist for the church for 60 years; was a member of the West Virginia Extension Homemakers Council for 63 years; and was a member of the 4H All Stars.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, on March 3, 1972; a sister, Mary Jane McClure; and four brothers, Avery, Hoover, Edwin and Willard Riggs.
Surviving are two foster sons, Harry Edwin Tucker, Sr., of Moundsville, and Paul W. Tucker, Sr., of Glen Dale; a foster daughter, Norma Jean Stillman, of Crestview, FL; 10 foster grandchildren; 10 foster great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Rev. Robert McClure, of Chambersburg, PA; a sister-in-law, Wilda Riggs, of Moundsville; two nieces, Linda Riggs Kelly, of Moundsville, and Roberta McClure Goodman, of Strasburg, PA; and a special friend, Evelyn Shook, of Moundsville.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville. Friends will then be received on Friday, at the Limestone United Presbyterian Church, from 12noon until the time of service at 1:00pm.
Rev. Susan Tomlinson and Rev. Harry Light will officiate. Interment follows in Limestone Cemetery, Moundsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Limestone United Presbyterian Church, RD#1, Moundsville, WV 26041.
Martha A. White
Martha A. White, 82, Cadiz, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, East Columbus, OH. She was born on July 14, 1917, in Scio.
She was a member of the St. James AME Church, Cadiz, a former receptionist at the Cadiz Senior Center and a retired nurses aid at Harrison Community Hospital.
She was a member of the Harrison County Democratic Women's Club, Choir and Missionary Society President at St. James AME Church, a delegate to the AME Annual Conference; AARP, and the Steubenville Chapter of the NAACP.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd White, in 1957; her mother, Margaret Christian; two brothers, Wesley and Marion Christian; and an older sister.
Surviving are four sons, Floyd and his wife, Pearl, Columbus; George and his wife Diana, Cadiz; Everett and his wife, Linda, Cleveland; Nelson and his wife, Lucretia, Akron; a daughter, Margaret White, Cadiz; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Sep. 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz.
The funeral will be held Monday, Sep. 27, at 1 p.m. at the St. James AME Church, 300 E. Market St., Cadiz, with Rev. Jerry Bankston officiating, followed by burial at Cadiz Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James AME Church, 300 E. Market St., Cadiz, OH 43907.
John Henry King Jr.
John Henry King Jr., 76, of Cadiz, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at the Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. He was born in Marion, IN, on May 7, 1923, the son of the late John Henry King Sr. and Mable Marie Clester King.
He was a retired construction worker of 31 years for Emery Construction, Kissimmee, FL. He attended the East Warren St. Church of Christ, Cadiz and was a member of the Harrison County Coon Hunters Association; an avid saltwater fisherman and a bee keeper in Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Karl King.
Surviving are his wife, Mildren Mattern King of Cadiz; two sons, Jerry of Kissimmee and John Lee of Garden City, KA; two daughters, Teresa King Freiburger of Kissimmee and Rita King Gallegas of Huntington, IN; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; four stepsons, Don Zitko of Scio, Ken Zitko of Cadiz, Larry Winter and Bert Winter, both of Kissimmee; two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Joan) Barker of Crossville, TN, and Mrs. Ed (Betty) Roberts of Homestead, FL.
Friends will be received Friday, May 5, from 4-9 p.m., at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral will be Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. with Evangelist Howard Hallmark officiating. Burial will follow in Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz, OH 43907.
Ernest W. "Ernie" Emhoff
Ernest W. "Ernie" Emhoff, of Tuscarawas, OH, died Monday, May 1, 2000, of natural causes while turkey hunting in Rush Township. He was born in Uhrichsville on June 16, 1932, the son of the late George William Emhoff and Alice Smith Emhoff.
He was a retired front end loader operator for Central Fuel Company of Dover, where he had been employed for 19 years.
He attended the Sugarcreek Free Methodist church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Thornton, and a grandson, Daniel Rogers.
He is survived by his wife, Mina L. Touvell Emhoff, whom he married Jan. 25, 1958; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Crystal) Rogers of Toledo, OH, and Mrs. Chuck (Amber) Krebs of New Philadelphia; a son, Arnie G. Emhoff of Dennison; nine grandchildren, Gabriel, Samuel, Caleb and Josiah Rogers, Sara and Katie Jo Emhoff, Zane Shihloh and Shayla Krebs; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Corinne) Gintz of New Philadelphia, and Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Rauschenbach of Dover.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m. in the Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home, Uhrichsville, with Pastor Dwight Mason officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia. Calling hours will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Doris G. Shafer
Doris G. Shafer, 74, of Salem, OH, died Friday, April 28, at the Crestview Health Care Center, St. Clairsville. She was born on Oct. 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was a protestant by faith.
Preceded in death by her mother, Lillian K. Everett, and husband, Harry E. Shafer in 1991, she is survived by a son, David Shafer and his wife Kirstin of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Karen) Howard of Cadiz; a brother, Robert Gorman of Maryland; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jane) Maze of Pittsburgh, Pa; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Lu Ann Youngman officiating. Burial will be at Moorefield Cemtery, Moorefield.
Lucille P. Marshall
Lucille P. Marshall, 97, formerly of 210 Jarvis St., Bowerston, OH, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat, Carrollton, OH, where she had resided the past four years. She was born in Uhrichsville on Feb. 14, 1903, the daughter of the late Clinton Meese and Sadie Elizabeth Martin Meese.
She was previously employed in the laboratory of Brown Drug Company, Columbus, OH, and was an office worker for the Army Corps of Engineers in Columbus. She was a resident of Columbus for 60 years before moving to Bowerston in 1978.
Lucille was married Aug. 9, 1924, to Leo Marshall, who died Feb. 12, 1979. She is survived by a niece and a nephew; Mae Smith of Carrollton and Kenneth W. Meese of Mohawk Lake, Malvern, OH; Three brothers preceded her in death.
The funeral was Monday at the Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home, Uhrichsville. Burial followed at Union Cemetery.
George A. Anderson
George A. Anderson, 85, of Jewett- Germano Rd., Jewett, Ohio died at his home on April 24th. after an accident.
He was born in German Township, Harrison Co. Ohio on Sept. 5th. 1914 the son of the late Jesse and Susie Montgomery Anderson. He graduated from the Jewett High School in 1934 and in 1939 he married the late Elizabeth Kail.
George was retired from the Y&O Coal Company mine # 1 in Cadiz, Ohio after serving over 42 years with that company. He was a 50 plus year member of the Grange, 50 year plus member of the Germano United Presbyterian Church, and a very active member of the Scio and Faith Ranch Senior Citizens.
His wife Elizabeth preceded George in death on Oct. 18, 1995. Also preceding him in death were a daughte, Elsie Anderson Young in 1969; 1 brother, Robert Anderson, in 1994; and a granddaughter,Robin Dee Walton
Survivors are a daughter,Louise Walton of New Philadelphia, Ohio; 1 grandson-Geoffery Young, Cadiz, Ohio; 1 great grandson-Joseph Young, Ridgeland, S. C.; 2 sister-in-laws-Betty Cogan, Amsterdam, Ohio, and Virginia Sharp,Dover, Ohio
Friends may call at the Blackburn Funeral Home at 416 East Main Street in Jewett, Ohio on Thursday April 27th. from 6 until 9 pm.. Services are there on Friday April 28th. at 1 pm.. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery near Jewett, Ohio.
Ralph Keener
RALPH E. KEENER-77- OF COLLEGE STREET, SCIO, OHIO died JUNE 1, 2000 AT THE WEST PENN MEDICAL CENTER IN PITTSBURGH, PA.
HE WAS BORN IN GREENSBURG, PA. ON JAN. 29, 1923 THE SON OF THE LATE ALVA AND FRANCES BLAKA KEENER.
RALPH WAS A RETIRED EMPLOYEE OF PPG WHERE HE WORKED FOR OVER 31 YEARS. HE IS ALSO A WORLD WAR 2 ARMY VETERAN.
RALPH WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: HIS WIFE CAROL BENDER KEENER ON APRIL 3, 1996. A SON-RAYMOND KEENER. 7 BROTHERS-WILLIAM-ROBERT-RICHARD-JAMES-RONALD-FREDRICK. AN INFANT BROTHER (ALL KEENERS)
HE IS SURVIVED BY 2 SONS - RALPH KEENER, SCIO, OHIO, DONALD KEENER DOYLESTOWN, OHIO - 2 DAUGHTERS - MRS. CHARLES (SUSAN) GUNN-ROUND ROCK, TEX. PATRICA KEENER, AKRON, OHIO - 2 BROTHERS-KENNETH KEENER-JEWETT, OHIO ALVA KEENER-JEWETT, OHIO - 3 SISTERS - PAULINE McDONALD, Washington, PA, ANNABELLE PRICE, Washington, PA- MRS. ROGER ( MARLENE) ANDERSON-CLAYSVILLE, PA.- 8 GRANDCHILDREN AND 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOME AT EAST MAIN STREET IN JEWETT, OHIO ON SUNDAY JUNE 4TH. FROM 6 UNTIL 9 PM.. SERVICES THERE ON MONDAY THE 5TH. AT 11 AM.. BURIAL AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE FAMILY.
Arthur L. Kirkpatrick
ARTHUR L. KIRKPATRICK- 53 OF THE CARRIAGE INN, ST. CHARLES STREET, STEUBENVILLE, OHIO died ON JUNE 4TH. AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
ARTHUR WAS BORN IN HUNDRED, WEST VIRGINIA, A SON OF THE LATE JOSEPH AND FROSTEY WILLIAMS KIRKPATRICK , ON MAY 1, 1947.
HE IS SURVIVED BY A SON-TERRY KIRKPATRICK OF NEW CUMBERLAND, WEST VIRGINIA - 3 BROTHERS-JOHN KIRKPATRICK- OF NEWELL, W.VA., ARLESS KIRKPATRICK OF WEIRTON, W.VA., DONLEY KIRKPATRICK- OF DOVER, OHIO - 5 SISTERS- MRS. JERRY( ISABELLE) FOX-OF CAMERON, W.VA., MRS. CARL( JOSEPHINE) STRELEY OF HOPEDALE, OHIO, DESSIE KIRKPATRICK-OF NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.VA., JOY KUHN- OF NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.VA., PANSY RUSH- OF READER, W.VA. - AND 1 GRAND CHILD.
TIME FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE SET AT A LATER DATE. ARRANGEMENTS BY BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOMES AT 324 HIGH STREET, HOPEDALE, OHIO.
Charlotte Jean Hyust
Charlotte Jean Hyust, 64, of Sanford, FL, and formerly of New Athens, OH, died Friday, May 26, 2000, in Sanford. She was born in New Athens on May 10, 1936, the daughter of the late Howard Saffell and Lottie Watson Saffell.
She was a retired from Renaissance Health Care in Sanford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Chemist "Sonny" McConnell.
Surviving are her husband, Gordon Hyust of Sanford; a daughter, Rhonda Kuttie of New Athens; four sons, Ray McConnell of Scott Depot, WV, Randy McConnell of Berlin Heights, OH, Robert McConnell of Loraine, OH, and Joe Hyust of Sanford; a brother, Tom Saffell of New Athens; 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at the House of the Shepherd in New Athens with Rev. Paul Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Longview Cemetery, New Athens.
Arrangements were made by the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz.
Christopher D. Reynolds
Christopher D. Reynolds, 17, of Cadiz, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, at the Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was born in Steubenville, OH, on July 25, 1982, the son of David and Robin Carrel Reynolds.
A senior at Harrison Central High School, he was an avid poetry writer. He recently appeared in the spring play at Harrison Central High School, where he was a former wrestler and a winner of the Power of the Pen competition.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Eleanor Correl, he is survived by his parents; a sister, Jessica Reynolds of the home; his maternal grandfather, John Carrel of New Philadelphia, OH; his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Grace Spencer of Wintersville, OH; two uncles, Keith Reynolds of Wintersville, and Rick Carrel of Cadiz; an aunt, Ronda Carrel of New Philadelphia.
Calling hours were Monday at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. The funeral was Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at the Scott United Methodist Church, Cadiz, with Rev. William Lawson officiating.
Burial was at Cadiz Union Cemetery.
Ki-ara Rae Smith
Ki-ara Rae Smith, 2 days old, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on May 26 at Trinity Medical Center East, Steubenville, OH, the daughter of Ricky LaMont Smith and Jean West of Steubenville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Tre'Von LeMont Bickerstaff and her maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Rudolph West.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Zi'Alra Lee West of Steubenville, and Zhanterra Capri Smith of Wheeling, WV; paternal grandparents, Richard Williams and Chrystal Jenell Smith, both of Steubenville; maternal grandparents, Jerry West of Cadiz and Sidney West of Columbus, OH; great grandparents, Jeanne Stewart of Mansfield, OH, Mary Virginia Rudolph of Elyria, OH, William Rudolph of Columbus, and Mary Kathryn Hunter of Steubenville.
Graveside services will held Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at Cadiz Union Cemetery with Brother Lester Banks officiating.
Arrangements were by the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz.
