MARY VIRGINIA PATTERSON, 66, of Colerain, Ohio ,died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on June 15, 1945, a daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Chambers) Cunningham.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Patterson, Jr.
She is survived by two sons, James I. (Lori) Patterson, North Port, FL and Jeffrey A. (Monica) Patterson, Goldsboro, NC; two daughters, Jennifer E. (Barbara Nichols) Patterson, Colerain, OH and Jessica A. (Jason Staskey) Patterson, Tiltonsville, OH; sister, Dorothea Thomas, Rayland, OH. She is also survived by six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Friday, July 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. with Rod Kasler officiating.
Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio
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NANCY JEAN CLEARY, 69, of N. 3rd Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Sunday, July 31, 2011.
Nancy was born in Wheeling, WV on September 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Bert and Helen (Wojtaszek) Volan.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Walt Volan; two sisters, Barbara and Mary Alice Volan.
She is survived by her husband, William H. Cleary, Sr.; two sons, William H. Cleary, Jr. and Christopher P. (Lee Ann) Cleary, all of Martins Ferry; brother, John J. (Jo Ann) Volan, Bridgeport, Ohio.
A Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 12 Noon, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 St. Rt. 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943 or Webark Estates No Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 918, Moundsville, WV 26041.
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DORA M. McANINCH, 96, formerly of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
She was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on May 26, 1915, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Starkey) Oberfield.
She was a former employee of E.O.R.H. Martins Ferry and the former Stone & Thomas of Wheeling. She was a member of Saint John's Luthern Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James O. McAninch; two brothers, Alfred and William, and four sisters, Rose, Alba, Freda and Evelyn
She is survived by son James F. McAninch, Lansing, OH; daughter Rosalie (Thomas) Vetanze Ashby, Wheeling, WV; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Karen Torrez officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
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JOSEPH T. LAWEECY, 80, of Carlisle Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 17, 1931, a son of the late Abraham and Ida (Coury) Loweecy.
He was a retired employee for the former Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Phillip.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Katherine Loweecy, St. Clairsville, OH; two nieces, LeeAnn (Glenn) Forsyth, Pittsburgh, PA; Keri Schroeder, Reynoldsburg, OH; nephew, Phillip Loweecy, II, Cincinnati, OH; companion, Julia Courey, Martins Ferry; several great nieces and nephews.
Private Liturgy with Mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry.
Entombment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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ANTHONY ZORIC, 96, formerly of Edgewood Club, Wheeling, WV and Martins Ferry, Ohio for several years prior to retiring to Naples, Florida. died Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 1915, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Adzia) Zoric.
He was a retired construction worker for Ohio Operating Engineers of Columbus, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie (Pyles) Zoric; two brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by son, Joseph (Ginny) Zoric, Bloomingdale, Ohio; daughter, Donna K. (David) Hicks, Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is also survived by three grandsons, three great grandsons, two great granddaughters.
Friends were received at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at the funeral home Monday, August 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Father Dan Heusel officiating.
Interment followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice.
Military honors were given by the Belmont Co. Council of the American Legion prior to the service on Monday.
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ALAN E. LYBARGER, 57, of Walters Ave. Wheeling, WV , died Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
He was born in Findlay, OH on January 3, 1954, a son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Wilson) Lybarger.
Alan had a love of music and played in several bands throughout his life. He also at one time owned a flower shop, as he loved plants and flowers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald and two nephews.
He is survived by two sons, Samuel A. and Jackson F. Lybarger and their mother, Jennifer Keller, all of Martins Ferry, OH; two brothers, David Lybarger, Findlay, OH; Scott (Janelle) Lybarger, Whitehouse, TN; and also several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at the funeral home Saturday September 3, 2011 from 10 until time of service at noon.
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MARY ANN SMITH, age 54, of Concord Street, Mount Pleasant, OH, died Thursday, September 1., 2011.
She was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on December 26, 1956, a daughter of the late Stanley W. and Mary J. (Jenski) Zuboski who survives her of Martins Ferry.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, OH.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by son, Dustin K Smith, Mt. Pleasant, OH; four brothers: Michael, Martins Ferry; David (Carol), Shadyside, OH; Douglas (Erin), Shadyside, OH; Stanley "Joe", Martins Ferry; two sisters, Vivian (Steve Pell) Zuboski, Dayton, OH; Marlene Myers, Martins Ferry, OH; two nephews, Joshua (Lauren Brokaw) Butler, Dillonvale, OH; Gordon Zuboski, Shadyside, OH; niece, Whitney Czelusniak, St. Clairsville, OH.
Friends were received at the funeral home Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, OH at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 5, with Father Dale Tornes as the celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family, % Keller Funeral Home.
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EILEEN M. "SIS" (ROBERTS) MILLER, 91, formerly of Rose Lane, Martins Ferry, OH passed away Monday, September 5, 2011.
She was born in Martins Ferry on January 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Halley I. (Cecil) Roberts
She was a member of First Christian Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John M. Miller; one brother, H.E. "Jack" Roberts; Infant twin grand-daughters.
She is survived by sons, H. Jay "Butch" (Lis) Miller, Jan Miller (Carmen Prati-Miller), all of Martins Ferry; granddaughters: Missi Hamilton, Portland, OR; Shayne (John) Bauer, Columbus, OH; Brady (Matt) Prutch, Phoenix, AZ; Casey (Ken) Golovko, Tustin, CA; great-grandsons, Jacob Dickman and Miller Golovko; great-granddaughter, Julia Dickman.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Terry Erwin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Daily Bread Center, P.O. Box 416, Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
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MONSIGNOR DAVID E. REASBECK, a retired priest and a member of the presbyterate of the Diocese of Steubenville, died at Park Health Nursing Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was 82 years old.
The body will be waked at Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Then Msgr. Reasbeck will lie in state at St. Mary Church, 20 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry on Monday from 2-6 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Martins Ferry at noon with Monsignor Kurt H. Kemo, Diocesan Administrator as celebrant and Monsignor George R. Coyne as homilist.
Msgr. Reasbeck was born on Sunday, June 16, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Isabell (Baker) Reasbeck.
He attended St. Gregory and Mount St. Mary Seminaries in Cincinnati and St. Francis Seminary in Loretto, Pa. He was ordained by Bishop John King Mussio on May 26, 1956 at Holy Name Cathedral, Steubenville.
Msgr. Reasbeckás first assignment was as an assistant at St. Joseph Church and instructor at St. Joseph High School, lronton. He also had assignments at St. Peter, Steubenville, Holy Family, Steubenville, St. Stanislaus, Steubenville, Blessed Sacrament, Winters ville, and St. Matthias, Freeport. He served as Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul, Lore City, and St. Frances Cabrini, Colerain from which he retired on June 1, 2007.
He taught and/or served in administration at the Catholic high schools at St. Joseph, Ironton, Catholic Central, Steubenville, Seton Central, Lafferty, and Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge. He served over the years on various diocesan commissions, including the Silver Jubilee Committee, Diocesan Consultor, Assistant Master of Ceremonies, Diocesan Liturgical Commission, Art and Environment Committee, and the Diocesan Building Commission. He served as Dean of Presentation Deanery and was chaplain to the Knights of Columbus councils in Cambridge and Martins Ferry, as well as the Father Prior to the Columbian Squires in Ironton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Lucille Harris, Ang Marling, Stella Ashton and Ginny Werner; brother, Russell Reasbeck.
He is survived by two sisters, Sister David Claire Reasbeck, Louisville, Ky. and Doris J. Burger, Martins Ferry, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews survive him.
Memorial donations to Steubenville Priest Retirement Fund, c/o The Diocese of Steubenville, 422 Washington Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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As we entrust our brother David to the loving care of our Heavenly Father we remember the words of sacred scripture, âIf we die with Christ, we shall live with Him (2Tm.2:11).ã May he rest in eternal peace.
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ELIZABETH M. "BETTY' MATYSIAK, 87, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Sunday, October 30, 2011.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on October 30, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter and Kathryn (Blok) Minder.
She was a retired employee for the former C & P Telephone Co. of Wheeling. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Polish National Alliance Lodge # 1220, both of Martins Ferry and also the Wheeling High School Alumni Association..
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Frank "Scotty" Matysiak; sister, Margaret (Peggy) Davis; brother, Jim Minder.
She is survived by two sons, John and his wife, Roxanne Matysiak, Steubenville, Ohio and James Matysiak, Martins Ferry; daughter, Carol Grady, Sewickley, Pa.; grandson, Karl Matysiak, Steubenville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and a special friend and caregiver, Darla Clark.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2011 with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.
Mausoleum entombment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
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MARY E. KELLER, 75, of Concord Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Saturday, December 10, 2011, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on October 30, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara B. (Freeze) Renshaw.
She was a retired teacher's aide for Belmont Co. Head Start, Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Keller.
She is survived by son, John J . (Kimberly) Keller, Piedmont,OH; daughter, Ellen M. (Todd) Blake, Martins Ferry; daughter, Christine L. (Ronald) Angerer, Massillon, OH; daughter, Becky A. (Chris) Jenkins, Dublin, OH; daughter, Katherine R. (Vince) West, Martins Ferry; daughter, Sandy L. Keller, Martins Ferry; son, Joseph A. (Jessica) Keller, Martins Ferry; sister, Olive Groskopf, Wheeling, WV; brother, Joseph Renshaw, North Carolina. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating.
Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tammy Runyan Glustich Foundation, P. O. Box 6394, Wheeling, WV 26003.
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MARGARET A. BLOTZER, 93, of Hughes Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
She was born in Corning, Ohio on July 11, 1918, the daughter of the late Andy and Julia (Sipos) Almashy.
She was a retired secretary at the former Valley Machine of Martins Ferry and Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was a member of the1st Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Blotzer; four brothers, Andrew, James, John and William Almashy; sister, Elizabeth Ruble; niece, Karen Lewis and a nephew, Bruce Ruble.
Margared is survived by two nephews, Brian Almashy, Las Vegas, Nev. and William Almashy, Dayton, Oh.; two nieces, Nancy Verplank, DeMotte, Ind. and Carol Almashy, Chicago, Ill.; great nephew, Chad (Tonya) Ruble, Martins Ferry; great-great nephew, Maddox Ruble; two great-great nieces, Brooklynn and Sunnie Ruble.
Graveside service was held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
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ELLEN LOUISE CHAMBERS, 87, of Center Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.
She was born in Shadyside, Ohio on Tuesday, March 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Herman and Fannie Hall.
She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Loyal Daughters Bible Class of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Karl H. "Bud" Chambers; son, Jeffrey K. Chambers, grandson, Craig L. Chambers.
Louise is survived by son, Craig (Linda) Chambers, San Francisco, CA; granddaughter Traci Vasquez; grandson, Shane Chambers; great grandson Jake; two great-granddaughters, Clarissa and Jasmin.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Noon with Rod Kasler officiating.
Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
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HENRY O. WHITECOTTON, JR., "HANK", 83, of Emerson Road, Pleasant Grove, OH , died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Martins Ferry, OH.
He was born in Wheeling, WV on Tuesday, December 18, 1928, son of the late Henry O. and Bessie (Crisswell) Whitecotton.
He was a retired upholsterer in Pleasant Grove and a Martins Ferry School District Bus Driver.for 22 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church and a Deacon of the church in Colerain, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, George Whitecotton.
Hank is survived by his wife, Martha Jane (McElroy) Whitecotton; daughter, Shawn P. (D. J.) Rausch, Ashland, OH; grandson, Glenn Rausch and granddaughter, Daisy Rausch.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012 with Pastor, Joe Ellis and Rev. Byron McElroy officiating.
Interment was held in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to Colerain Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 96 Colerain, OH 43916.
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JOHN KISS, 81, of Columbus Ave., Martins Ferry, Ohio , passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV with his family at his side, after a bout with cancer.
John was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on November 13, 1930, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Oravecz) Kiss.
He was a retired motor inspector at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, for 30 years. He was currently employed by McKeen security. John also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Bevan) Kiss; son, John (Jeannette) Kiss, Glenford, OH ; daughter, Jane L. Straughn, Wheeling; daughter, Carol L. (Van) Donahue, St. Clairsville; son, Carl L. Kiss, Columbus, OH. John is also survived by six grandchildren; John "Cec" (Arielle), Jason Carl, Jaren, Carl Jr. (CJ), Samantha (Sami), Jeremy. Two great grandchildren; Skyler Grace and Danica Lynne and four brothers and five sisters.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was held Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 11 a.m.
Entombment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 213 Natiional Road, Tridelphia, WV.
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HELEN LOUISE DALLY, 98, formerly of Ingram PA died Thursday, January 26, 2012.
She was born in Greensburg, PA on Sunday, May 25, 1913, daughter of the late Ignatz and Anna (Brendzovitch) Yaczola.
Helen was a retired employee of Joseph Horne's Co. of Pittsburgh, PA..
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maryanna Snezek; four sisters, Anna, Sophia, Mary and Stella ; brother, Steve; great-grandson, Robert Brayer III.
She is survived by sister, Margaret Weber; son-in-law Chester J. Snezek; three granddaughter, Louann A. (Scott) Tedrick; Dyann N. (Mike) Loudermilk; Bethann F. (Robert) Brayer; four great-grandsons, Bryan, Tyler, Joe and Liam; great-granddaughter, Lena.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, OH at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 with Father Dale Tornes as the celebrant.
Interment followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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JEANETTE WEIGAND, 85, of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, Ohio , died Sunday, January 29, 2012,
She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on Saturday, December 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ora (Seachrist) Semple.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Raymond, Charles and George Semple; four sisters, Evelyn Semple, Lucille Maguire, Irene Fulton Marsh and Eleanor Neralic.
Jeanette is survived by her husband, Donald H. Weigand; son, John A. (Sue) Weigand; grandson, Ian E. Weigand; granddaughter, Nicole D. (David) Dawson, all of Martins Ferry; two sister-in-laws, Opal Semple and Ruth Dawson.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Brad Johnston officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery Martins Ferry.
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JACQUELINE NIEB, "JACKIE" 71, of Spence Lane, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at her residence.
She was born in Monessen, PA on June 12, 1940, daughter of the late Jack and Virginia Cullen.
Jackie was a retired cashier at Wal-Mart, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She served in the U.S. Army.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Nieb; three sons, Michael (Deanne) Sall; Wayne Sall; Jimmy (Jacqui) Sall; daughter, Patti J. (Gary) Ball, all of Martins Ferry; brother, George Cullen; sister, Alma DeGrino. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon with Chaplain, Ron Morgan officiating.
Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Military honors will be given by the Belmont Co. Council of the American Legion following the service at noon.
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MARY VIRGINIA PATTERSON, 66, of Colerain, Ohio ,died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at her residence.
