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DONALD R. MYERS
DONALD R. MYERS, 65, of Carlisle Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, Ohio.
He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on September 7, 1942. He was the son of the late William C. and Lucille E. (Coury) Myers.
Don was employed as Executive Director of OMEGA, Cambridge, Ohio; former Director of Bel. Co. Dept. of Development from 1990-2001 and former Employee of the City of Martins Ferry, Director of Development.
During his tenure as Dept. of Development Director more than 600 million dollars in development and infrastructure improvement have occured. He is one of only six Manpower Specialists in the United States as certified by the National Civil Service League.
He has served as President of East Ohio Regional Hospital Board of Directors. He was also Past President of the Martins Ferry Rotary Club. He has served as President of the Belomar Regional Council. He was honored by the Belmont Co. Bar Association in 1993 when he received the associations Liberty Bell Award. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Martins Ferry, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army.
Don is survived by his wife, Linda L. (Cavalier) Myers; son, Eric C. (Jamie) Myers, Gahanna, Ohio; daughter, Kelly A. Myers, Martins Ferry; two brothers, William C. (Sandy) Myers, Martins Ferry and James (Darlene) Myers, Bowling Green, Ohio; sister, Mary Ann Domyan also of Martins Ferry.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment followed in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan, Ohio.
Rosary was recited Monday at 3 p.m. followed by a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. and The Martins Ferry Rotary Club Service at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 20 N. 4th Street, or City of M.F. Floral Beautification, 615 Hanover St., both of Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
MARY J. HILL
MARY J. HILL, 92, formerly of South 7th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio died Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born in Avella, Pa. on April 28, 1915, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anantasia (Sudyn) Stopera.
She retired as a press operator at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant. She was a member of First Christian Church and a former Girl Scout Leader both in Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Hill; brother, Richard Stopera; two sisters, Emily Hails and Geneveve Fithen.
She is survived by two sons, William J (Patricia) Hill, Martins Ferry and Walter C. (June) Hill, New Port Richey, Florida; two brothers, Anthony Stopera, Bridgeport, Ohio and Walter Stopera, Rayland, Ohio; two sisters, Sophia Scheehle, Pleasant Grove, Ohio and Lillian Caulder, Flint, Mich.; granddaughter, Pamela S. Peters, Eagle Mountain, Utah; grandson, William G. Hill, Martins Ferry; great granddaughter, Nicole Jo Hatch, Lehi, Utah; great grandson, Jentry Peters, Eagle Mountain, Utah; two great gread granddaughters, Ady Jo Hatch and Hanna Lee Hatch, both of Lehi, Utah; step granddaughter Melissa (Michael) Yuro, Springhill, Florida; step grandson, Charles E. Bryan, San Diego, Ca..
Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry where friends will be received Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rod Kasler officiating.
Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry
Memorial contributions may be made to City of M.F. Floral Beautification, 615 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
HARRIETT ELIZABETH MIKLAS
HARRIETT ELIZABETH MIKLAS, 70, of Delia Avenue, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, after a long illness.
She was born in Martins Ferry on June 18, 1938, daughter of the late William Hosso and Martha (Munzie) Hosso who survives her of Martins Ferry.
Harriett was a graduate of Wheeling Central Catholic Academy, a longtime employee of The Times Leader, beginning work in October of 1976 as a typist for the news department and writing obituaries. Later, she worked in the Lifestyles Department, becoming the garden editor and writing the popular Brush-N-Shovel column. Harriet loved to paint and was an avid gardener and voracious reader.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband of 50 years, Whitney L. Miklas; seven children, Mark (Renee) Miklas of Bowling Green, Michael (Renee) Miklas of Martins Ferry, Michelle (Edward) Groves of Wheeling, Melanie (Scott) Wensyel of Zanesville, Melissa Miklas of Columbus, Marilyn (Jim) Stewart of Chesterfield, Va., and Maribeth Miklas of Columbus; grandchildren, Justin, Shaye and Devyn Wensyel; Zane, Emily and Cameron Stewart; Kelly and Kyle Miklas; and Kayla Miklas.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, October 20, 2008, with the Rev. Thomas A. Magary as the celebrant.
Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martins Ferry Public Library, S. 5th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
KATHRYN J. CUDDIHY
KATHRYN J. CUDDIHY, 60, of Jefferson Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.
She was born in Rayland, Ohio on October 2, 1948, a daughter of the late Russell and Alberetta (Spect) Garner.
She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Kent.
She is survived by two sons, Charles D. (Christina) Cuddihy, Jr., Canal Winchester, Ohio and David R. (Kayla) Cuddihy, Anchorage, Alaska; seven brothers, Russell, Tom, Rich, David, Ernest, Fred, and Charles Garner; seven sisters, Lois Simonetti, Annice Robinson, Ruth Manzo, Linda Zeremba, Margo Kavanas, Carol Drummond, and Barbara Douglas. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
Memorial Service was held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
HAZEL K. GIBSON
HAZEL K. GIBSON, 71, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio died Monday, October 27, 2008 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
She was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on October 13, 1937, a daughter of the late Harold and Wilda (Bland) Craig.
She was a retired Nurse's Aid at E.O.R.H., Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen L. Gibson; son, G. Michael Gibson; two brothers, Harold J. and William T. Craig; sister, Patricia F. Shively; and one granddaughter, Jessica M. Bursee.
She is survived by a daughter, Robin (Chuck) Bursee, Martins Ferry; two son, Chris (Candy) Gibson, Clarksburg, Ohio and M. Jeff (Susie) Gibson, Bellaire; three sisters, Mary Lou (Robert) Erwin, and Janie (Michael) Klinec, both of St. Clairsville, Bunny (Michael) Bilica, Bolingbrook, Ill.; granddaughter, Nikki (Kevin) Barker, Centerburg, Ohio; grandson, Chuck (Anne) Bursee, Norfolk, Va. .
Services are private at the convenience of family.
Hazel had a great love for God's creatures. For those who would like to make a donation in her name please send to the Belmont Co. Animal Rescue League, 45244 National Road West, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
TODD A. McSWORDS
TODD A. McSWORDS, 44, of Kirkwood Heights Road, Bridgeport, Ohio, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in East Ohio Regional Long Term Care, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Todd was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on January 14, 1964, a son of Leonard B. and Nancy K. (Baker) McSwords of Grove City, Ohio.
He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Trustee; Vice President of the Purple Rider Booster Club; President of the parents association of the wrestling team; and a member of the Redmen's Club, all of Martins Ferry. He was employed as a communication technician for A.T. & T., St. Clairsville office. He served in the U.S. Marines.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving companion, Vicki Miller; son, Zane D. McSwords; daughter, Jennalissa D. McSwords; two step son, Joshua D. (Audrey) Swartz, Nashville, Tenn.; Austin D. Swartz, Bridgeport, Ohio; two brothers, Joseph A. (Sara) McSwords; Jerry Z. (Julie) McSwords, Westerville, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 2 p.m., with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
The Elders of the church held services Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Belmont Co. Council of the V.F.W. gave 
military honors at the church at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The Casualty Branch of the U. S. Marine Corp. Color Guard also gave military honors at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made for medical expenses to Vicki Miller, 67482 Kirkwood Heights Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912.
PASTOR RAYMOND E. SHIPLEY
PASTOR RAYMOND E. SHIPLEY, 79, formerly of Porters Falls, W. Va. died Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
He was born in Moundsville, W.Va. on August 12, 1929, the son of the late William L. and Sadie L. (Martin) Shipley.
He was a retired Welder at Mitchell Power Plant, Moundsville, W.Va. and a retired Minister for the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Proctor, W. Va. Raymond served in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by daughter, Monica R. (Marty) Defelice, Grafton, W. Va.; son, Terry R. Shipley, Neffs, Ohio; two sisters, Leona Muravsky, Jacobsburg, Ohio; Nyla (James) Bell, Berea, Ohio; grandson, Jeremy R. Adkins, Grafton, W. Va..
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
MARGARET ANN REASBECK
MARGARET ANN REASBECK, 92, of Virginia Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Sunday, November 16th, 2008 at Wheeling Medical Park Hospital, Wheeling, WVa.
Margaret was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 25, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Katherine (Spanner) Meister.
She was a retired Secretary at Former C. J. Reasbeck & Sons, Martins Ferry. Margaret was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club both of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Reasbeck; brother, Charles W,. Meister; and sister, Cecilia Hanly.
She is survived by daughter, Barbara Ann (William) Edge, Martins Ferry, Ohio; granddaughter, Lisa Edge, Columbus, Ohio; Brother Kenneth L. (Patricia) Meister, Wheeling, WVa, several nieces and nephews; and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated Wednesday, November 19,2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Martins Ferry with Rev. Thomas A. Magary as Celebrant. Entombment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum.
Rosary was held at the funeral home Tuesday at 3 p.m. followed by Wake services at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to SMC 2000 24 N. 4th Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
