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HELEN RIGGS
HELEN RIGGS, 94, of Sharon Rd., Colerain, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio .
She was born in Toronto, Ohio on July 30, 1913, a daughter of the late John and Barbara (Bodnar) Holovacs.
She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Women's Club and a member of the choir, all of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard L. Riggs; one brother, Andrew Holovacs; three sisters, Mary Martin, Bertha Schaner and Elizabeth Hilliard.
She is survived by a daughter, Vida Mae Lewis, Bridgeport, Oh.; grandson, Mark Alan (Michelle) Faldoski; great grandson, Kyle P. Faldoski; great granddaughter, Kensie S. Faldoski.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2007 with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
Rosary was recited Friday at the funeral home at 3 p.m. followed by Wake service at 7:30 p.m.
WILLIAM "BILL" FODOR
WILLIAM "BILL" FODOR, 79, of Glenns Run Road, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, November 19, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.
He was born in McKinleyville, W.Va. on July 11, 1928, the son of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Horkay) Fodor.
He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Martins Ferry and a retired employee of the former Clevite Corp. of Lansing, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, Joseph and Arthur Fodor; three sisters, Irma Fayak, Margaret Johnson and Goldie Divjak; son in law, Frank Hardwick.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret R. (Rozsa) Fodor; five daughters, Theresa (Barr) Koller, Martins Ferry; Diane Hardwick, Hope Mills, N.C.; Cheri A. (Thomas) Gandy, Martins Ferry; Sandi L. (Dale) Takach, Columbus, Ohio; Billie Jo (Brian) Malechowski, Columbus, Ohio. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, two great grandchildren.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2007 with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Mausoleum entombment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
Rosary was held Friday at 3 followed by Wake service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
MARY E. LOTZ
MARY E. LOTZ, 77, of W. Jefferson Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Monday, December 3, 2007, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.
She was born in Moundsville, W.Va. on January 18, 1930, daughter of the late Ward and Helen (Howard) Cain.
She was a retired LPN from Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling; and a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Martins Ferry
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Cain.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence R. Lotz; three sons, Michael (Linda) Lotz, Matt Lotz, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Mark (Beverly) Lotz, Yorkville, Ohio; four daughters, Helen (Don) Swartz, Columbus, Debbie (Keith) LoCoco, Mary Kay (Bill) Smith and Amy (Ed) Absalom all of Martins Ferry; brother, Mark Cain of Texas; three sisters, Polly Mason Cameron, W. Va., Margaret Darmafall, Moundsville, and Nila Bayles, Florida ; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2007, with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W. Va.
Rosary devotions were recited Thursday at the funeral home at 3 followed by a Wake service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
HARRY E. "SHOT" VOGLER
HARRY E. "SHOT" VOGLER, 83, formerly of Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.
He was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on November 11, 1924, a son of the late Edward O. and Julia A. (Clark) Vogler.
He was a retired shipping and receiving clerk at Sears of St. Clairsville; a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry and a U.S. Navy veteran of the W.W. II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores J. (West) Vogler and a brother, James Vogler.
Harry is survived by a daughter, Linda (Thomas) Yager, St. Clairsville; son, Lawrence E. (Judith) Vogler, Bridgeport; two brothers, Albert and Edward Vogler both of Wheeling; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received Monday, December 10, 2007 one hour prior to a memorial service at 11 a.m. with Rod Kasler officiating.
Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
ROBERT J. TOPP
ROBERT J. TOPP, 69, of Reedsville, W.Va. and formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, December 7, 2007 at his residence.
He was born in Martins Ferry on October 30, 1938, a son of the late Joseph S. and Ann M. (Kloss) Topp.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph A. Topp.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Marianne Topp; two sons, Michael of Texas and Richie of Maryland; sister, JoAnn Samples of Martins Ferry.
A memorial mass at St. Mary's Church and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry will be held at a later date.
JOHN J. RICO, JR.
JOHN J. RICO, JR., 87, of Pearl Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Thursday, December 13, 2007. He spent the last year residing with his daughter, Terri and her family in St. Clairsville.
He was born in Beech Bottom, W. Va. on March 27, 1920, a son of the late John J. and Helen (Yudaz) Rico.
He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant, and a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. John was an avid gardener, and loved growing roses. His true pleasure was sharing what he grew with others. He also enjoyed joke telling, fishing, sweets, figs, and singing songs, such as "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and "You Are My Sunshine".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Virginia D. (Negroski) Rico; two brothers, Steve and Frank Rico; sister, Ann Burda.
He is survived by son, John Vincent Rico, Bridgeport, Oh.; six daughters, Jeanette Marie (Douglas) Yanak, Reynoldsburg, Oh.; Dorothy Ann (David) Long, Overland Park, Ks.; Terri Joyce (Dr. Mark) Macri, St. Clairsville, Oh.; Jacqueline (Dr. Mitch) Thomas, Pickerington, Oh.; Aileen Marie (Shawn) Macke, Louisville, Ky.; Dr. Jamie Renee (Dr. Mark) Horvath, Lewis Center, Oh.; brother, Joseph Rico, Martins Ferry; He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Heather and Kyle Yanak, Erin and Chloe Long, Bryan, Clayton and Retta Jane Rico, Austin, Audra and Alexa Macri, Danielle and Brayden Thomas, Andrea and Colin Macke, Morgan and Grant Horvath.
Rosary devotions will be held Sunday at 2 followed by a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. John prayed the rosary daily and believed in the power of prayer.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007 with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 or St. Johns Alumni Support Association, Guernsey St., Bellaire, Ohio 43906.
HELEN M. COMINSKY
HELEN M. COMINSKY, 89, formerly of Glen Robbins, Rayland, Ohio and Selby Apts., Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Community, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on April 12, 1918, a daughter of the late John and Eugenia (Gad) Wnek.
She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and a member of the Catholic Daughters.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cominsky; son, John W. Cominsky; grandson, John R. Cominsky; great grandson, Alexander P. Conner; brother, Ted Wnek.
She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn J. (Brady) Conner, Martins Ferry, Eileen M. Armstrong, Florida, Delores A. (Mike) Wills, Columbus, Ohio; brother, Chester (Lucy) Wnek, Tiltonsville, Ohio; sister, Wanda Misko, Livonia, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Rosary devotions will be given at 3 followed by a Wake Service at 8 p.m.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment will follow in Upland Cemetery, Yorkville, Ohio.
