Charles E. Spitznogle
Charles Edward Spitznogle, 62, of Big Shannon Run Road, Waynesburg, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born March 5, 1939, in Blacksville, son of Louise Mayfield Spitznogle, of Mount Morris, Pa., and the late Edward E. Spitznogle. He was a member of Spraggs United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Cumberland American Legion Post 400. He was a train hobbyist. He worked several years as a coal miner at the RAG Corporation's Kirby Cumberland coal mine, retiring June 4, 2001. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Illona Warmann Spitznogle, whom he married May 31, 1958; three daughters, Charlene Obrad, of MountZ Morris, and Debra Eisiminger and Misty Hannah, both of Waynesburg; two sons, William C. Sptiznogle, of Waynesburg, and Gary G. Spitznogle, of Spraggs, Pa.; 11 grandchildren, Christopher Spitznogle, Travis Eisminger, Kevin Spitznogle, Amy Obrad, Alyssa Spitznogle, Drew Eisminger, Matt Obrad, Sammi Sptiznogle, Brett Stump, Mollie Spitznogle and Breanne Spitznogle. Also surviving are three sisters, Sharon Roach, of Waynesburg, Brenda Yeager, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Erma Wellmann, of Newport News, Va; three brothers, Albert Spitznogle, of Mount Morris, Thomas Spitznogle, of Spraggs, and Roy Spitznogle, of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, with the Revs. Kate Reitz and Ken Miller officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park, where graveside military rites will be conducted by Cumberland American Legion Post 400. Additional information may be obtained online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com. Memorials: American Heart Association, 10 Duff Road, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-3207.

James B. Stewart
James B. Stewart, 85, of Mannington, died Monday, December 31, at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 21, 1916, at Wadestown, son of the late Easry and Sara Catherine Watson Stewart. He was retired from the Monongalia County School Board where he had worked for 29 years as a custodian. He was a member of the Wadestown United Methodist Church, was an avid fisherman and loved to joke with people. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, whom he married Sept. 11, 1942, Edna J. Morris Stewart; three sons and spouses, Roger and Mary Stewart, of Wades Run, Raymond and Betty Stewart, of Wadestown, and Ralph and Sue Stewart, of Mannington; a daughter and spouse, Kathy and Ralph Wright, of Wadestown; a half-sister, Clara Hilling, of Morgantown; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 18 step-great grandchildren; and eight step-great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three half-brothers, Lester Brewer, Jess Smith and Lessie Smith; and a half-sister, Stella Estep. Friends may call at Owen-Neely Funeral Home, Blacksville, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and at the Wadestown United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, until the 11 a.m. service with Rose Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Wadestown Cemetery.

Rus 'Bunky' Jackson
Rus "Bunky" Jackson, infant son of Tara Lynn Jackson and Cyrus Dennis, of Morgantown, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Monongalia General Hospital. He was also born on Dec. 28, 2001. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, John and Betty W. Jackson of Morgantown. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Wade Merchant and Mr. Herbert Green of Ashburn, Va.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, from noon until the time of the services at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Prayer. Burial will follow in the East Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lilly M. Justice Nickels
Lilly M. Justice Nickels, 53, of Estate Drive, Morgantown, formerly of Oakwood, Va., died Dec. 31, 2001, at home. She was born July 24, 1948 in Buchanan County, Va. She is the daughter of the late Richard and Leila Brown Fields. She is survived by her husband, Johnny G. Nickels; three children, Gary W. Justice, at home, Rick and Lisa L. Blosser, of Masontown, Gene A. and Marie Justice of Arthurdale; three stepchildren, Donald and Sherry Nickels of Arthurdale, Ted and Lisa Neyman of Independence, and Brian and Tessy Williamson of Pikeville, Ky.; one sister, Bonnie Altizer, and one brother, David Fields, both of Grundy, Va.; nine grandchildren, Cody, Alyssa and Bradley Blosser, Terri, Bekki and Stevie Nickels, Amber and Krista Neyman, and Jeremiah Velez. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Waldeck Funeral Home in Masontown on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Grundy, Va.

Virginia Taylor Perry
Virginia Taylor Perry, of The Madison and formerly of Grand Street, Morgantown, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born March 16, 1907, in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Leroy Wesley and Martha Eddy Taylor. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and Case Western Reserve School of Library Science. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown. She taught in the county school system at Blacksville and Morgantown in the 1930s, and was a librarian and assistant professor of Library Science at West Virginia University Library from 1951-72. She was a member of Chi Omega Social Sorority, Morgantown Service League, Womens Club of Morgantown and the Monongalia Historical Society. She is listed in the eighth edition of Marquis Who's Who of American Women. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She has one surviving cousin, David Watkins, of Swansea, S.C. Cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002.

George B. Morgan
George B. Morgan, 81, of Morgantown (Smithtown Community) died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at his residence. He was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Fairmont, the son of the late Lester and Alma Summers Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater. He retired from Joy Manufacturing as sales supervisor, where he was previously shop manager for 10 years. He retired in 1987 with 44 years of service. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Fairmont. He was a 32-year member of the Fairmont Elks Lodge No. 294, the Fairmont American Legion Post No. 17, the Fairmont Lodge No. 9 A.F. & A.M., the Osiris Temple of Wheeling, and the Scottish Rite of Wheeling. He was also a member of the White Day Golf Course. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ida Virginia Brand Morgan; a son and daughter-in-law, David A. and Judy Morgan, of Smithtown; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Bill Hamner, of Bridgeport; a sister, Mrs. Orpha Stewart, of Fairmont; six grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Janice Morgan, Kevin and Melissa Morgan, Lisa Morgan, all of Fairmont, Devin Hamner, and Danielle and Gabrielle Hamner, all of Bridgeport; and a great-granddaughter, Hayley Wilburn. In addition to his parents, Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray, Kenneth, James and Lorn (L.H.) Morgan; a sister, Dorothy Keener, and twin sisters at birth. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today and noon-9 p.m. Saturday at Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gerald E. Gray officiating. The Military Veterans Council will conduct flag presentation services at the funeral home immediately following the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

William Gilbert Martin
In loving memory of our husband and father, William Gilbert Martin, 70, of Suncrest, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1931, in Shreveport, La., a son of the late William Dwight and Mary Lee Ozley Martin. He was a graduate of Arcadia High School, Arcadia, La. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served for four years. He received his BS degree from Louisiana Tech, MS degree from North Carolina State, and his Ph.D from West Virginia University, where he was employed for 35 years as a professor of agricultural biochemistry. He was a member of numerous professional associations, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, June Audrey Mattingley Martin; three daughters, Rachel Hanks and spouse Scott Hanks, of Morgantown, Rebecca Morris and spouse Tom Morris, of Alliance, Ohio, and Jill Martin and John Smith, of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Jane Morris, Jessica Lyn Morris, William Allen Huffman, Timothy Adam Morris, Angela Kathryn Huffman; and several cousins in Pittsburgh and Louisiana. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at noon, with the Rev. Steven Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Dr. William G. Martin Scholarship Fund, School of Agriculture, WVU Foundation, 1 Waterfont Place, P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650.

Joseph F. Schmidle Jr.
Joseph Franklin Schmidle Jr., age 84, of Kingwood, died Friday, December 14, 2001, at Windy Hill Manor in Kingwood. A memorial service will be held at the James G. Lobb Funeral Home Chapel on January 5, 2002 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. John Negley officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery in Kingwood. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Preston County, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520.

Richard Edwin Seggie
Richard Edwin "Dick" Seggie, age 69, of Granville, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Mon Pointe Health Care. McCulla Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard "Dick" Seggie
Richard E. "Dick" Seggie, age 69, of Granville, died Tuesday, January 1, 2002. Funeral services will be held at the McCulla Funeral Home on Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Steve Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at the W.Va. National Cemetery in Prunytown with military honors.

W. Wilson Gallatin
W. Wilson Gallatin, age 86, of Dilliner, Pa., died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in the Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born Oct. 26, 1915, in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pa., a son of the late James S. and Isophene Garrison Gallatin. He was a member of the Poland Mines Assembly of God Church in Dilliner, the Bobtown Senior Citizens, and was a retired foreman for PennDOT. Wilson was well known in the Dilliner area for assisting his wife in her evangelistic ministry for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Daniel Long, of Orange Springs, Fla.; three grandchildren, Brenda Long of Sarasota, Fla., Daniel Long and Benjamin Long, both of Ocala, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Pastor Helen M. Johnson Gallatin, who died June 12, 1997. A member of a Greene County pioneer family, he was the last of his immediate family, having been predeceased by brother Calvin Gallatin, and sisters, Alton Wise, Lena Hixon, Mable Durr, and Alice Rumble. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Poland Mines Assembly of God Church from 1 until 2 p.m., the hour of service. The Rev. Chester Tennent will officiate, assisted by the Revs. James Riggleman, Russell Pratt and Irving Howard. Interment follows in Fairview Cemetery, Taylortown, Pa.

Claude Ray Morris
Claude Ray Morris, 85, of Mingo Street, Morgantown, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at home. He was born Oct. 9, 1916, in Core, son of the late George Ray Morris and Emma Blanche Morris. He was a 1934 graduate of Blacksville High School, and a World War II veteran of the 233rd Army Air Forces (8th Air Force), serving in the European Theater. He was employed by Sanitary Milk Co. until its closing, when he went to work for Chico Dairy, where he remained until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Doll's Run Christian Church in Core. He was a past Noble Grand of the Monongalia Lodge No. 10 IOOF Morgantown, and was a member of the Dellslow American Legion Post 174, Morgantown Golde* K, 8th Air Force Historical Society, National World War II Memorial Society, United Commercial Travelers of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 548, and a founding member of America Air Museum in Britain. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Morgantown Seniors Bowling League. He is survived by two sons and a spouse, Michael Ray Morris, of Morgantown, and Richard Alan and Debra Morris, of Nashville, Ill.; a brother, Albert Morris, of St. Albans, and his companion and loving friend, Gloria Whieldon; and six grandchildren, Shaine, Nicholas, Collin, Cameron, Dawn and Rachel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Michael Morris, in 1987; and a brother, Clyde "Pete" Morris. Friends may call at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Morgantown Lodge 10 IOOF will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, with Pastor Jim Feeland officiating. Burial will be in the Doll's Run Cemetery at Core.

Ronald A. Johnson
Ronald A. Johnson, 55, of Jakes Run, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born June 30, 1946, in San Francisco, son of the late Arthur Johnson and Alma Fennell Neumier. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a disabled coal miner. He was a member of the Doll's Run Christian Church and the United Mine Workers local 1702. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Ruth Jones Johnson; a son, Steven Johnson, of Fredericksburg, Va.; two daughters, Rhonda Johnson, at home, and Kristi Ray, of Newport News, Va.; four grandchildren, Hunter Johnson, Caitlyn Ray, Tyler Ray and Taylor Ray; several cousins; and his aunt, Nola Fennell, with whom he made his home during his childhood. Friends may call at Owen-Neely Funeral Home, Blacksville, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and at the Doll's Run Christian Church from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, until the 11 a.m. service, with the Rev. James Freeland and Rose Saunders officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery with Military Graveside services conducted by the Mount Morris American Legion Post 992. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 97, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Kalyssa Dawn Barnett
Kalyssa Dawn Barnett, infant daughter of Russell David and Jennifer Jene LeFevers Barnett, of Morgantown, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 2002, in Morgantown. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Casey and Colby Barnett, at home; and a sister, Keirsten Barnett, at home. Private family graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, with Pastor Jon Henry officiating. at Pleasant Hills Cemetery. Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

David G. Mumaw
David G. Mumaw, 62, of Route 1, Grafton, (Brownlow Park), passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at the Grafton City Hospital. He was born on Jan. 15, 1939, in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late Dr. T.W. Heironimus Jr. and Winifred "George" Heironimus. Mr. Mumaw is survived by his wife Bernice "Buley" Mumaw, whom he married on Sept. 5, 1959. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Mark D. Mumaw of Grafton; one daughter, Shannon L. Holsclaw and spouse Bryan of Grafton; four grandsons and one granddaughter. Mr. Mumaw was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant with 21 years of service. He formerly worked for 13 years for the Blueville Bank of Grafton. His last employment was with the state Department of Health and Human Services for nine years. He was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Grafton. The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at the funeral home with Pastor Bert Coffman officiating. Interment will be in the W.Va. National Cemetery at Pruntytown. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Memorial City Post 3081, Taylor County Post 12 American Legion, DAV Chapter 24 and their auxiliaries. In lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Reva Margaret Forbes
Reva Margaret Forbes, 81, of Morgantown, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. She was born July 5, 1920, in Curtin, daughter of the late Walter Dix Lewis and Osie Eleanor Grose Lewis. She was a homemaker and full-time prayer warrior. Reva was a member of Johnson's Chapel Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for 35 years. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold Malcolm Forbes; a sister, Geretha Lewis Dick; three daughters and spouses, Peggy and Frank Tennant, of Waynesburg, Pa., Leroy Danser, of Morgantown, and Pam and Mic Fries, of Moatsville; a son, Harold Malcolm Forbes Junior, of Morgantown; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Denver Lewis, and Dexter Lewis; a sister, Russie Lewis Jone and her first son, Harold Forbes, and a great-granddaughter, Holly Christina Danser. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Johnson's Chapel Memorial United Methodist Church on Smithtown Road, Morgantown, WV 26508. Memorial service will be held at Johnson's Chapel Memorial United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. May God give you peace, joy, happiness, contentment, and may He send his warrior, minstering guardian angels with you.

Jeremiah J. Harshbarger
Jeremiah J. Harshbarger, 90, of Bruceton Mills (Hazelton Community), died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown. The son of the late Joseph and Hattie Guthrie Harshbarger, he was born July 6, 1911, at Bruceton Mills. He was a member of the Hazelton Church of the Brethren. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Louise Summers, of Bruceton Mills; two granddaughters, Patricia Summers, of Bruceton Mills, and Terry Summers, of Bruceton Mills; a great-grandson, Chad Summers, of Bruceton Mills; and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Harshbarger, of Bruceton Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M. Spiker Harshbarger, on June 6, 1983; an infant daughter, Vernice A. Harshbarger; a sister, Emma Hileman; two brothers, Homer Harshbarger and David Harshbarger; and a son-in-law, Floyd H. Summers. Friends may call at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Vicki Sheppard officiating. Burial will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills.

Anna Lewis
Anna Lewis, 91, of Newbrough Village, Morgantown, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born July 24, 1910, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Emil J. and Marie Gala Stefkovich. She is survived by one daughter, Nida L. Shaffer, of Morgantown; one son, Claude Raymond Protzman, of Milton, Fla.; one brother and spouse, Steve and Betty Wayne, of Cleveland; two granddaughters and spouses, Sandra Lee Shaffer Cripple and Jay Cripple, of Los Angeles, and Shani Louise Shaffer Utter and Ernie Utter, of Grafton; three great-grandchildren, Samantha Louise Utter, Alison Jean Utter and Megan Elise Cripple; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil P. Lewis; two sisters, Mary Virginia Bauffalo and Helen Louise Ellis; and three brothers, William Anthony Stefkovich, Frank Patrick Stefkovich and August Joseph Stefkovich. Friends may call at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, with the Rev. George Koon Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

Albert E. Stahl
Albert E. Stahl, 80, of Fairmont, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Wishing Well Health Center following a long illness. He was born April 3, 1921, at Amboy in Preston County, a son of the late George and Bertha Naire Stahl. Mr. Stahl was an electrician by trade, and was a member of Electrical Workers Local Union 425. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army in the African-Middle-Eastern Theater. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Martha Louise Shuman Stahl; two brothers, Lawrence Stahl and his wife, Mona, of Centralia, Wash., and Bill F. Stahl and his wife, Alice, of Phoenix; two sisters, Mary Wagner, of Boothsville, and Martha Jean Foster, of Morgantown; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth "Bud" Shuman, and his wife, Mary, of Morgantown. Friends may call at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and from noon-2 p.m Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at the funeral home, with Rev. Donald M. Squires officiating .

James Cale
James Cale, 56, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at home. He was born April 14, 1945, in Bruceton Mills. Surviving are his wife, Sandy Dennis Cale; sons, Spencer and Ryan Cale, both at home; a family friend, Wendy; and two grandchildren, Dillon, and Bethany. There will be no public viewing.

Vyrl McClure Wheaton
Vyrl McClure Wheaton, 72, of R.D. 1, Dilliner, Taylortown, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born in Taylortown on July 6, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Garnet Rush McClure. She was a Methodist by faith, and employed as an accountant in the Baltimore area for most of her career. She was retired from Park Sign Co. in Glen Burnie, Md., where she was the head of the accounting department. Surviving are two brothers, Theran McClure, of Detroit, Mich., and Herman McClure, of Glen Burnie; a sister, Ilene Pappafotis, of Glen Burnie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death was a sister, Cheryl Pellegrini. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and until the 11 a.m.Wednesday service, with Pastor David Ealy officiating. Interment follows in Fairview Cemetery, Taylortown.

Helen Oros
Helen Oros, 79, of Morgantown, and formerly of Collier, Pa., died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville, Pa. She was born Aug. 18, 1922, in Collier, Pa., daughter of the late William Hovanec and Elizabeth Fabian Hovanec. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George Michael Oros; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Ellsworth, George Hovanec, William Hovanec, and Mary Nedrow. Helen was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church, of Fairchance. Surviving are her children, Cheryl Thompson, Winfield, Pa., and Dennis Oros, of Dacula, Ga., Brian Oros, of Greenville, Pa., Tammy Johnson, of Morgantown, and Rick Oros, of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Anna Fisher, of Dearth, Pa. The family will receive friends in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 W. Church St., Fairchance, Pa., from 7-9 p.m.Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and until 9 a.m on Friday, Jan. 11, . when a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sts. Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church, with Rev. Father David Nazimek as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fairchance. Parish wake service will be held Thursday evening.

Glenn Warnick Thorne
Glenn Warnick Thorne, 81, of Colonial Heights, Va., formerly of Morgantown, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2001, in the Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. He was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Morgantown, a son of the late Everett Potter and Hilda Warnick Thorn. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. He was the former owner of Hertz rental car and the Yellow Cab and Kelly Cab companies in Morgantown. While in Morgantown he served on the board of directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank (now BB&T), was a member of the Morgantown Rotary Club, and a member of the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for action in the Normandy Invasion. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is survived by his wife, Mary Martha Gall Thorne; a daughter and spouse, Beth Ann and Jim Saunders, of Colonial Heights; a granddaughter, Kelly A. Walker, of Orlando, Fla.; and a brother and spouse, Kent and Nita Thorne, of Manassas, Va. He was a preceded in death by a son, Brian Kent Thorne. Friends may call at Dering's Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m.Wednesday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the funeral home, with Dr. Ken A. Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in the Lawnwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Trustees, c/o Wesley United Methodist Church, 503 High St., Morgantown, WV, 26505.

Daniel Ray Arbogast
Daniel Ray Arbogast, 39, of Arthurdale, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long battle with acute lyphocytic leukemia. He was born Nov. 16, 1962, in Oakland, Md., a son of the late Junior Paul Arbogast and Rolena Stemple Arbogast. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church of Kingwood. He graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1982. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 66. He was employed by Layne Christensen Co., Ruther Glen, Va., as a supervisor for the drilling and grouting division. He was the husband of Cheryl Ann Greathouse Arbogast and the proud father of Brandon Daniel Arbogast, of Arturdale. He is also survived by five brothers, Bradley and spouse Kay Stemple, of Morgantown, Larry Arbogast, of Vero Beach, Fla., Nelson Arbogast, of Indianapolis, Darrell and spouse Patty Arbogast, of Aurora, and Brian and spouse Shawna Albright, of Morgantown; five sisters and spouses, Marion and David Maynard, of Medina, Ohio, Angie and Mike Wolf, of Kingwood, Lisa and James Jones, of Centerville, Ind., Donna and Mark Freeman, of New Castle, Ind., and Sonya and Billy Evans, of Waynesboro, Va.; a grandfather, Leo Stemple, of Aurora; several nieces and nephews, Rosie and Eddie Goff, Amy and Mike Welsh, Tony Arbogast, Eric and Derric Arbogast, Shannon Stieringer, Shane Arbogast, Brian Austin Albright, Misty Koton and Chad Hosta, David and Linc Maynard, Jamie Teets and Randy Stull, Suelle and Roger Lightner, Monica Jones, Gwen and Erin Taggart; and several great-nieces and -nephews, Forrest, Ryan and Kaylee Wagner, Zoe Goff, Alexis Welsh, Blake Hosta, Damien and Shyanna Uphold. He was also loved and will be remembered by his extended family: Father- and mother-in-law, Moody and Jean Greathouse, of Arthurdale, and the following brothers- and sisters-in-law: Vicki and Randy Thorn, Kingwood, Cathy and Jeff Zinn, of Arthurdale, Mark and Pat Greathouse, Masontown, and Michael and Pam Greathouse, of Morgantown; several nieces and nephews on his in-laws side, Toby and Theresa Hall and great-nephew, Mason Ray Hall, Jenny and Jeromy Garlits and soon-to-be-great-niece, Tori Danielle Garlits, Chandra Thorn and Pat Weaver, Amelia Zinn and Wes Goldstrom, Stacy Zinn, Carrie and Mikey "Bub" Greathouse, and Cheryl and Nicole Ryan and Alex Greathouse. He will be especially remembered and loved by his dear loving niece, Jenny Hall Garlits, who was with him from the beginning until the end of his illness. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel Stemple; and a brother-in-law, Ronnie Teets. Family and friends may call at Morgans Funeral Home, W.Va. 7 East, Reedsville, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral services will be officiated by Father Alan W. Jenks on Saturday, Jan. 12, at noon. Burial will be in Arthurdale Cemetery.