Jerry "Jake" Manbeck
Jerry "Jake" Manbeck, 62, of Cadiz, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born in East Cadiz on June 27, 1938, the son Mary Frances McKnight Manbeck and the late Charles F. Manbeck. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the R & F Coal Co. of Cadiz and a peacetime veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Martha J. Gilson Manbeck; his mother; two sons, Charles Manbeck and his wife, Lorry, of Indianapolis, IN, and Douglas Manbeck of Cadiz; a daughter, Tina Ray and her husband, Jeff, of Cadiz; a brother, Charles Manbeck of Cadiz; a sister, Elizabeth Manbeck of Cadiz; 11 grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Terry Baker officiating. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery, New Athens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 840 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, OH 44514.

William A. "Bill" Hamilton
William A. "Bill" Hamilton, 95, of Cadiz, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at the Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was born on Jan. 13, 1905, in Opperman, OH, the son of the late John F. Hamilton and Marian Hilton Hamilton. He was a retired coal miner from Y & O Coal, a farmer and former owner/operator of the former Hamilton General Store in Unionport, OH. At attended the Cadiz Church of the Nazerene and was a member of UMWA Local Chapter 283. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Florence Cale Hamilton; an infant son, William Russell Hamilton and a brother, Robert Hamilton. Surviving are two sons, Emmet and his wife, Shirley Hamilton of Hopedale and Charles (Chuck) and his wife, Ila Hamilton of Cadiz; a daughter, Ethel Newburn and her husband, Blaine, of Unionport, OH; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ernest Creamer officiating. Burial will be at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

Sharon "Shari" Barnhart
Sharon "Shari" Barnhart, 57, of Cadiz, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at the Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. She was born in Wheeling, WV, on July 24, 1943, the daughter of the late David M. Griffiths and Jean Farnsworth Griffiths. A wife and mom, she was a member of the Living Water Assembly of God Church, Cadiz, and a past member of the Cadiz Wrestling Parents and Football Mothers. In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Griffiths and a sister, Penny Barnhart. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Barnhart of Cadiz; two sons, Doug Barnhart and his wife, Vonda, of Tappan, OH, and Jeff Barnhart and his wife, Dawn, of Cadiz; a daughter, Shawna Barnhart of Cadiz; three grandchildren, Lexis, Cheyenne and Ashlyn Barnhart, all of Cadiz; a sister, Mrs. James (Doreen) Hooker of Statesville, NC; a special uncle, Gary Farnsworth of Uhrichsville, OH. The funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 3, with Rev. Paul Hamilton officiating and burial at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Northeastern Branch, 25 N. Canfield-Niles Rd., Suite 50, Youngstown, OH 44515. Arrangements were made by the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz.

Riley Savannah Raber
Riley Savannah Raber, two months old, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2000, at the Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. The child on Oct. 5, 2000, in Pittsburgh, PA. Parents are Robert J. and Stacey Waller Raber of Hopedale. The baby was preceded in death by a grandfather, Robert J. Raber Sr, and a great-great-grandmother, Beulah Hawthorne. Surviving are the parents, a brother, Anthony Raber of the home; maternal grandparents, Steve and Lorna Waller of Sherrodsville; paternal grandmother, Karen Cunningham of Steubenville; great grandparents, Graces Grimes of Cadiz and Louise Cornett of Crooksville, OH; two aunts, Erin DeLucas of Cadiz and Denise Blosser of Somerset, OH. Calling hours will be Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. with burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Raber Memorial Fund, c/o First Star Bank, Hopedale.

Mary R. "Mae" Bikoski
Mary R. "Mae" Bikoski, 85, 124 Park Ave, Adena, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at home. She was born in Dillonvale, OH, on Sep. 15, 1915, a daughter of the late John Rygelski and Apolonia Stephanic Rygelski. She was a member of St. Casimir's Catholic Church, Adena, the Rosary Society, The Catholic Women's Club, CD of A, and a Eucharistic Minister of St. Casimirs Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Bernadine Spence; two brother, Joseph and Herman Jeskey; three sisters, Helen Popkie, Sally Blessing and Dorothy Hurley. Surviving are her husband, Henry J. Bikoski; three sons, Henry Bikoski and his wife, Mary Sue, of Garden Grove, CA, Robert R. Bikoski and his wife, Joan of Kempner, TX, and James Bikoski and his wife, Brenda, of Washington, PA; two daughters, Mary Martha Carter and her husband, Dean, of Adena, and Deborah Bikoski of Lake Elizabeth, CA. The funeral was Wednesday at St. Casimirs Church with Msgr. John Kolesar as celebrant. Burial was at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Arrangements were made by the Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena.

Kathryn Pauline Skinner O'Neil
Kathryn Pauline Skinner O'Neil, 79, of Akron, OH, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio and Las Vegas, Nevada died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH. She was born in Trimble, OH, on Jan. 9, 1922, the daughter of the late John Skinner and Lucille Jewett Skinner. She was a member of First Church of God, Cadiz. In addition to her parents. she was preceded in death by her husband John W. O'Neil and an infant brother. Surviving are 2 sons, John L. O'Neil, Burbank, CA and James L. O'Neil, Cadiz, OH; 1 daughter, Susan Greene, Port St. Lucie, FL; 2 brothers, Rex Skinner, Akron, OH and Tom Skinner, Akron, OH; 1 sister, Janice Walker, Akron, OH; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11, 2001 from 6-9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz. The funeral will be Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Samuel Betts officiating. Burial will be at Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz, OH.

Madeline Elizabeth Swann
Madeline Elizabeth Swann, 77, of Cadiz, OH, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, OH. She was born in New Athens, OH, on February 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Ernest Yoho and Bessie Thorton Yoho. She was a retired cook for the former R&F Coal Co., Cadiz. She was a member of East Warren Street Church of Christ, Cadiz. In addition to her parents. she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jerome, Jim and Friend Yoho; 2 sisters, Lucy Matthews and Joan Cresta. Surviving are her husband, Earl Swann whom she married on May 25, 1946; 2 sons, Robert "Bob" Swann, Cadiz, David Swann, New Athens, OH; 1 daughter, Donna Turley, Uniontown, OH; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren' 1 brother, Ed Yoho, Cadiz; 2 sisters, Bea Walters, Cadiz and Edna Mae Donley, LaMacia, CA. Visitation will be Sunday, April 1, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, April 2, 2001 at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz. The funeral will be Monday, April 2, 2001 at 1 p.m. with Evang. Howard Hallmark officiating. Burial will be at Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz, OH.

Albert T. Swelbar Jr.
Albert T. Swelbar Jr., 72, of Cadiz, OH, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at his home. He was born in West Moreland co., PA, on March 29, 1928, a son of the late Albert T. (Blackie) Swelbar, Sr. and Anna Jane Exton Swelbar. He was a driller for 22 years with Consolidation Coal co., Cadiz. He was a protestant by faith, Veteran of the Air Force, Korean Conflict, and a former member of Cadiz American Legion Post #34. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Tarbert Swelbar whom he married on July 18, 1959; 1 daughter, Jeannine Bullock and her husband Brian, New Philadelphia, OH; 3 brothers, Gaylord Swelbar, Duluth, Minnesota, Darwin Swelbar and his wife Wanda, Cadiz, Kenneth Swelbar and his wife Karen, Chester, WV; 1 sister, Gloria Davenport, Bloomingdale, OH. Visitation will be Thursday, March 29, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz. The funeral will be Friday, March 30, 2001 at 1 a.m. with Rev. William Hudson and Rev. Fr. Thomas Vennitti officiating. Burial will be at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, Inc., 380 Summitt Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Millicent B. Knight
Millicent B. Knight, 87, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Syracuse NY, died Sat., March 24, 2001, at the Carriage Inn of Cadiz, OH.She was born in Walton, NY on Oct. 14, 1913 a daughter of the late Wade P. Baxter and Gertrude Mills Baxter. She was a former Office Manager of Park Central Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, NY; former Office Manager and Member of Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, NY and a former Office Manager of Presbyterian Synod of the Northeast, Syracuse, NY. She was an Elder Member of Presbyterian Church in Cadiz, OH, A Laubach Literacy Tutor in New York and Ohio, and she was an extremely active member of each of her churches. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Leonard and Delmonte Baxter; an infant brother, Leo Baxter; 1 sister, Rose Martyn. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Jackie) Hutyera, Cadiz, OH; 4 granddaughters, Holly Hutyera, Syracuse, NY, Anne Douglas of Rocky River, OH, Katherine Hutyera, Kent OH, and Mary Hutyera of Athens, OH. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the home of her daughter, 431 St. Clair Ave., Cadiz, OH. Memorial services will be Tuesday, March, 27 at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz, 174 W. Market St., with the Rev. William Hudson officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains Will Be Held at a Later Date to Be Announced at Walton Cemetery, Walton, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to InterAct Ministries for the Phil Cobb Alaskan Ministry, 31000 SE Koalas Rd., Boring, Oregon 97009 or Helen Cramer & Millicent Knight Memorial Fund for the Blind c/o Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church 275 W. Seneca Tpkk., Syracuse, NY 13207.Arrangements by Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH.

Virginia M. Robinson
Virginia M. Robinson, 76, Cadiz, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at her home. She was born in Harrison County, OH, on May 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Kersey T. Sargent and Leota Morgan Sargent. She was a member of the Springdale Friends Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Robinson, in 1992. Surviving are two sons, Ronald of Cadiz and Gary and his wife, Cathy, also of Cadiz; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Wanda) Galey of Cadiz; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. The funeral will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 19, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Elsie Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville.

Doris Aukerman Russell
Doris Aukerman Russell, 90, of Cadiz, and formerly of Deersville, died Sunday, June 17, at the Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. She was born on June 4, 1911, in Massillon, OH, the daughter of the late Milton Huff and Katherin Pitts Huff. A retired director of the Harrison County Board of Elections, she was a member of the Women's Association of Presbyterian Church; Unionport Chapter 360, Order of Eastern Star, Cadiz Aerie 2162 Fraternal of Eagles Auxiliary, Harrison County Democratic Women's Club. She was an avid piano player and, at one time, played in a local band. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis J. (Bun) Aukerman in 1974; her second husband, William H. Russell in 1998; and a brother, Herbert Huff. Surviving are a stepson, W. Judson Russell of Rockwall, TX; three stepdaughters, Beverly DeSantis of Riverhead, NY, Jahcolyn Nelman of Ovledo, FL; Shelley Herter of Cassellberry, FL; 12 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren; one step great great grandchild; a sister in law, Avis Huff of Uhrichsville, OH. The Russell family, her neighbors and friends, including Lee and Donna Butler of Cadiz, will greatly miss her free and indomitable spirit. Friends will be received at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the funeral will be Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. with Rev. William Hudson officiating. Burial will be at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 444302.

Robert E. Liggett
Robert E. Liggett, 80, of Cadiz, OH, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at his home. He was born in Hopedale, OH, on January 31, 1921, the son of the late Albert Liggett and Vesta Liggett Liggett. He was a retired Dragline Operator for Bedway and Cravat Coal Companies, and a US Air Force Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Scott United Methodist Church, Cadiz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Conrad; a brother, Walter Smith. She is survived by 1 daughter, Sherry Conrad, Lakewood, OH; 1 sister, Lucille Huntsman Houze, Cadiz, OH; 1 step son, Henry Conrad, Cleveland, OH; 1 step daughter, Donna Jean Chapel; a number of nieces and nephews, including locally, Edward Smith of Cadiz. Friends may call Monday, June 4, 2001 from 6-9 pm. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery, Deersville, OH.

Ethel Joann Stanco
Ethel Joann Stanco,63, Hopedale, OH, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, OH. She was born in Wheeling WV on May 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Victor H. Householder and Mary Ethel Miller Householder. She was employed as a Department Head at Carriage Inn of Cadiz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Stanco in 1998; 1 son, Robert Starkey; a twin sister, Ellen Householder. Surviving are 3 sons; George Starkey and his wife Roxane, Wintersville, OH, William Starkey and his wife Diane, Harrisville, OH, Greg Starkey, Harrisville, OH; 1 daughter, Vickie Rennicker and her husband Rick, Dennison, OH; 1 daughter-in-law, Lori Starkey, Colerain, OH; 1 stepson; James Stanco and his wife Jean, Apple Creek, OH; 2 stepdaughters; Connie Stringhetti and her husband Robert, Pittsburth, PA, Linda Sarkisian and her husbnad James, Kensington, MD; 1 brother,; Jerry Householder and his wife Janice, Harrisville, OH; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, August 16, 2001, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Clark Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Funeral services will be Friday, August 17, 2001 at 11:00 am at Clark Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH with Rev. Clint Quillen officiating. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, OH.

Frank Dickerson
Frank Dickerson, 66, New Athens, OH, died Sunday, August 5, 2001 at his home. He was born at home in Harrison County, OH, on March 5, 1935, the son of John R. Dickerson and Marjorie Dunlap Dickerson. He was a retired Lumberjack and Road Construction Truck Driver. He was a member of Cadiz Congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, an avid Flea Marketer, Gardner and Antique Tool Collector. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Hopkins Dickerson, New Athens, OH; 3 daughters, Connie Clark and her husband Don, New Athens, OH, Debbie Snelson and her husband Bill, Kearneysville, WV, Misty Engstrom and her husband Richard, Cadiz, OH; 5 grandchildren, Ryan Clark and his wife Jennie, Tonya Clark Jones and her husband Mike; Tessa Clark, David Snelson, and Savannah Engstrom; w brothers, Ronald Dickerson, Port St. Lucie, FL, Larry Dickerson, Cadiz, OH; 1 sister, Phillis Rankin Donoghue, Cadiz, OH. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7, 2001, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Clark Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at 11:00 am at Clark Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH with Rev. Rudy Puskarich officiating. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, OH.

Marian Walker
Marian Walker, 97, Cadiz, formerly of Deersville, OH, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001 at the Harrison County Home, Cadiz, OH. She was born in Washington Twp., Harrison Co., OH on Nov. 2, 1903, the daughter of James and Alice Mallernee. She was a retired employee of Scio Pottery, a clerical worker at several Cadiz area stores, a dear mother, a best friend and a hard worker. She was a member of Deersville United Methodist Church and its Missionary Society. She was a member of Cadiz Country club and a volunteer at Harrison Community Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Walker (July 5, 1925); a son, Vernon Walker (Jan. 21, 1957); 3 sisters; 2 brothers. Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Vasbinder, Cadiz; twin grandsons, James and Jerry Walker, both of Columbus; 2 great grandsons, Alan Walker, San Francisco, Christopher Walker, Columbus; 1 great granddaughter, Jennifer Walker, Columbus. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery, Deersville, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrison community Hospital, 951 E. Market St., Cadiz, OH 43907 or Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd., Cadiz, OH 43907/ Arrangements by Clark Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH.

John Borkowski
John Borkowski, 87 of Dillonvale, OH, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2001 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz, OH. He was born on May 19, 1914 in Adena, OH, the son of the late John Borkowski and Stephania (Popkie) Borkowski. He was a 40 year employee of Consolidation Coal co., Piney Fork and Moundsville mines. He was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church, Dillonvale, UMWA, PNA Lodge, Pine Valley Sportsmen's Club, Adena. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Kovaleski) Borkowski; 5 brothers, Herman, Stanley, Frank, Bill and John; 3 sisters, Helen, Pearl and Katherine. Surviving are 3 sons, Tom and Linda, John and Jamie, Ed and Barbara; 2 daughters, Nancy and Don Kubinski, Cecilia and Jim Simmons; 4 brothers, Eddie, Walter, Ted and Bruno; 2 sisters, Hattie and Mary; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, 2-4 and 7-9, Vigil services at 8:30 pm., at Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, OH. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 am at St. Casimirs Catholic Church, Adena with Msgr. John Kolesar celebrant. Burial will be at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.

Albert William Wright, III
Albert William Wright, III, 29, Freeport, OH, formerly of Cadiz, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, the result of a mining accident. He was born in Canton, OH, on Dec. 2, 1971, the son of Albert William Wright, Jr., Cadiz and the late Jeri Crafton Wright. He was a Coal Miner at AEP Ohio Coal Company, Cadiz. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Mervin and Ada Crafton Surviving are his wife, Sheri Ruckman Wright, Freeport; 1 daughter, Leanna Wright, of the home; 1 stepson, Robert Taylor Jr. of the home; 1 stepgrandson, Robert Taylor, III; 1 brother, Andrew Wright, New Philadelphia, OH; 1 sister, Billie Jo Maag, Barberton, OH; 1 stepmother, Roxie Wright, Cadiz; Paternal grandparents, Albert W. and Wanda Wright, St., Carrollton, OH; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, 3-5 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001 at 1:00 pm at Scott United Methodist Church, Cadiz, OH with Rev. Don Stire officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, OH

Beverly J. Atkins
Beverly J. Atkins, 64, Hopedale, OH, died Wed. Nov.7, 2001 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born June 18, 1939 in Harrison County, OH, the daughter of the late James Franklin Thompson and Iva Thompson. She was a Protestant by Faith. She was a member of Hopedale Firemen's Auxiliary and Hopedale American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur (Art) Atkins. Surviving are 1 daughter, Shera (Sis) Carothers (Dave), Hopedale; 5 sons, James (Ed) Atkins (Korene Morelli), Hopedale, William Atkins, (Linda) Cadiz, Richard Atkins (Cindy), Hopedale, Dana Atkins (Lisa), Cadiz; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Sherlene Riechinback, Galveston, TX. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001 and Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Funeral will be Monday, Nov. 12, 2001 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, OH. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, OH