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CARL A. STABILE, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 while in the company of family members.
Carl was born in Martins Ferry on July 17, 1933 he was the son of the late Carl A. Stabile and Mary (Falcone) Stabile Brown.
Carl was a former Independent Insurance Agent and Assistant State Manager for Kemper Insurance for the State of Ohio
He was a lifelong honorary member and captain of the Martins Ferry Fire Department serving the Alert Engine Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the American Legion Post 38. He belonged to the Martins Ferry Elks and one of the five members of the MF Jaycees who founded the SPARKY trophy. He initiated the construction for the Hillendale Ball Field which is now named in his honor. He started the Elks Junior League bowling and was an avid fisherman, golfer and bowler. He had a passion for Piedmont Lake, his cabin and anonymously helping people in the community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Brown and a sister, Betty Brown Taylor.
In addition to his wife, Barbara June (Kirkpatrick) Stabile, he is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Sue (Nick) Bernardo, Joyce Ann Stewart (David Snyder); two granddaughters, Jamie Lyn Stewart, Gina Nicole Bernardo, all of Martins Ferry; sister, Caroline Chehula, Cleveland, OH; brother-in-law, Jeff (Cheri) Kirkpatrick, Rome, GA; several nieces and nephews.
Proclamation from the city was read at 7 p.m. followed by the Martins Ferry Fireman at 7:15, Ohio River Valley #231 Elks Lodge at 7:30.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tina Siroki officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
Military honors were given Wednesday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 585, Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
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