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ROBERT E. MILLER, 78, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his residence.
Bob was born in Wick, WV on April 21, 1934, a son of the late Homer H. and Mildred M. (Wells) Miller.
He was a retired from Crummitt and Son Vault Co.; a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, both of Martins Ferry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, David; two sisters, Margaret V. Blinco and Betty J. DeVaul.
In addition to his wife, Mary Victoria (Davolio) Miller he is survived by son, Robert A. (Cindy) Miller, Quaker City, OH; brother, Herman (Mae) Miller, Rayland, OH; sister, Barbara S. (Ernie) Cain, Rayland, OH; two grandchildren, Cheryl and Dawn; four great grandchildren, Joey, Ryan, Alyssa and Ava.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 until time of service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Tom Marut officiating.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Riverview cemetery Martins Ferry.
ORIN D. RUTTER, JR, 63, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, January 27, 2013
Dave was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 14, 1950, a son of the late Orin David and Esther M. (Brandon) Rutter who survives him of Martins Ferry, OH.
He was retired from Nemeth Machine of Benwood, WV. He was a member of Sycamore Tree Church of Steubenville, OH.
In addition to his father, Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie (Modranski) Rutter and one sister, Penny June Gardner.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by step son, Michael Williams; granddaughter, Danyelle Williams, both of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Thomas E. (Dee) Rutter, Flushing, OH; Samuel D. Rutter, Martins Ferry; two sisters, Karen L. (Samuel) Egan, Butler, PA and Linda S. (James) Lampasone, Yorkville, OH.
Friends are invited to a memorial services on February 9, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Sycamore Tree Church, 301 N. 4th St. Steubenville, OH. with Rev. Stephen Modranski, III officiating.
ROGER ROBERT GILDOW, 77, of Colerain Pike, Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Roger was born in Martins Ferry on January 5, 1936, a son of the late Robert and Mildred C. (Starkey) Gildow.
He was a retired employee of the former Picoma Industries and the Health Plan, St. Clairsville, OH. He was an honorary member of the Liberty Engine Co., Martins Ferry Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Staley) Gildow; two sons, Robert L. (Judith) Gildow, Bridgeport, OH and Roger Todd (Lisa) Gildow, Martins Ferry; daughter, Leigh Ann Gross, Texarkana, TX; brother, Ronald (Sandy) Gildow, Bridgeport, OH; sister, Carolyn (Barry) Peterson, Wheeling, WV; grandchildren, Joseph, Ashleigh, Joshua, Emileigh, and Haleigh; great grandchildren, Erek, Grayson and Hudson; numerous nieces and nephews; his special friend, Gertie.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2013 with Rev. David A. Stammerjohn officiating.
Interment will be held in Riverview cemetery, Martins Ferry at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Co. Animal Rescue League, 45244 National Road West, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
The Martins Ferry Fire Department will hold services at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m.
GEORGE L.MURPHY, 76, of Center Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, February 21, 2013.
He was born in Wheeling, WV on March 1, 1936, the son of the late James F. and Mary H. (Tappe) Murphy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Diehl.
He is survived by four sons: James C.; George L.; Timothy M.; and Robert A. Murphy; sisters, Nellie L. Bosley of Martins Ferry. He is also survived by several grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary cemetery, Bellaire, OH at the convenience of the family.
AMELIA K. BIERY, "MAE", 95, of Virginia Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, February 22, 2013. at her residence.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on April 23, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna V. (DiGertrude) DeMarco.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; Catholic Women's Club; Linden Twig of E.O.R.H. all of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Russell L. Biery; four daughters: Diana L. (Larry) Armbruster, Clemmons, NC; Judy A. (Tom) Long, Martins Ferry; Linda M. (Mick) Brown, Martins Ferry; Kathleen S. (Luther) Mills, Delaware, OH; 12 grandchildren, Beth, Brad and Becky Armbruster; Lisa, Tom, Debbie and Russ Long; Cindy and Jamie Orr; Daniel, Stacy and Christie Mills., and 18 great grandchildren.
Mae, as she was known to her family and friends was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid gardner and her greatest joy was having all of her family get together. Her favorite sayings were "the more the merrier" and "call when you get home.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 11 A.M. on Monday, February 25, 2013 with Rev. Tom Marut, as the celebrant.
Interment followed at Mount Calvary cemetery Wheeling, WV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 or charity of donor's choice.
Rosary devotions were held Sunday at the funeral home at 3 p.m.
Evada Ann Jones (Maguire), 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father February 23, 2013.
She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late William H. Maguire, Sr. and the late Clara V. Maguire on October 5, 1935. She began her life as a mother early and had 5 wonderful children over the years. Her five children were truly the joy and loves of her life. She taught them love and acceptance -she had a true artistic free spirit whose kind heart, laughter and incredible smile touched them and everyone who ever knew her. Evada had many creative talents including sewing, painting and arts & crafts which she passed down to her children. She won many blue ribbons for artwork and always strived to gain the next award at a creative show. Even to the last of her life, she was known to share her beautiful talent and pass on gifts to her sister, brothers, their families, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren – special Christmas gifts customized with your name painted on! She warmed the lives of the people who cared for her and came to love her.
When she became a single mom, she concentrated on hard work and diligence, and sacrificed to provide a good life for her family. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her place of work was a beautiful large building in downtown Columbus – which surely mirrored her grand taste for life and success. She retired after 27 years of dedicated work at the company that held her in such high regard for over a quarter of a century. She continued to stay at “work” doing joyful tasks with grandkids, reading, and painting the next scenery that struck her fancy.
Evada Ann is preceded in death by her parents William and Clara Maguire and her brother William H. Maguire, Jr.
She is survived by all 5 children: Paul B. White, Jr., Elizabeth A. White, James E. Jones, Janette Jones-Ball, and Matthew W. Jones, and her grandchildren Paul White III, Amanda White, Justin Saavedra, Laura Saavedra, Andy Williamson, Nathan Jones, Julia Marrero, Ian Ball, Destiny Cashwell, Dustin Cashwell, and Shawn Cashwell. She is also survived by her great grandchildren including 3 sets of great grand-twins! Emmett White & Eli White, Madelyn & Makenna Jones, Bentley & Gabriel Ball, as well as Cameron Ball. She is also survived by her sister Jane Gordon and brothers James Maguire, Dave Maguire, great nieces and nephews and many beloved cousins.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Care in Columbus Ohio for the comfort that they provided and the professionalism that they brought to us while taking care of mom at home during the last months. She passed in her own home of 30 years, and went peacefully with many family members at her side. She is finally breathing fresh air and whole standing in the presence of the Lord. We would give anything to see her beautiful smile and hear her laugh. She was the most incredible mom and we are so thankful she was ours.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Van D. Fisher officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview cemetery, Martins Ferry.
BETTY JANE HILL, 86, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
She was born in Niles, OH on October 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel (Doll) Turner.
She was a member and a retired secretary at the former Bridgeport Eagles. Betty was a Past Madam President of the Aerie Aux #995. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry..
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Robert; sister, Mary Carroll.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Hill; sister-in-law, Dorothy Turner, VA; nieces and nephews, Linda (Mike) Sopjack, MD; Robert (Roberta) Curry, OH; Paul (Sue) Carroll, OH; Becky (Bob) Miklas, OH; Cindi (Jim) Pollock, OH; Jackie Troxal, TN; Tom (Lucy) Wkither, VA; Dave (Charlotte) Turner, NC; Diane (Jerry) Matthews, VA.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In the absence of Rev. Webster, Lisa Buckingham, family ministries coordinator officiated.
Interment followed in Weeks cemetery, Bridgeport, OH
Bereavement service was held by the Elders of the church Friday at 7 p.m.
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, 82, of Blaine-Barton Road, Barton, OH, died Monday, April 15, 2013.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 23, 1930, the son of the late Charles and Emma D. (Neely) Johnson.
He was a retired miner having worked at the Shoemaker Mine in WV.
In addition to his parents, five sisters, Thelma, Betty, Ethel, Mary and Shirley, preceded him in death.
In addition to his wife, Margaret Ann (Keringer) Johnson, he is survived by two daughters, Lessie V. Clemens, Barton, OH and Rosemary L. Johnson, Bellaire, OH; sister, Helen M. Briggs, Glasgow, WV.
Services were held at the convenience of the family.
JOYCE ARLENE BECCA, 82, of Twp. Rd. 113, Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in Butler, PA on December 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Mary (Kummer) Gillman.
She was a retired teacher for the Brilliant Elementary School, Brilliant, OH. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Rotonda, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Becca
She is survived by two sons: John F. (Pamela) Becca and Timonthy C. Becca; daughter, Ruth Anne Becca, all of Rayland, OH. 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren also survive her.
A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on a date to be announced
JOSEPH JOHN SHEMENSKI, 102, formerly of N. 9th Street, Martins Ferry, OH passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2013 while in the company of family members in Orrville, OH.
He was born in Martins Ferry on March 9, 1911, a son of the late Frank and Agatha (Sharek) Shemenski.
He lived 89 years in Martins Ferry happily raising four children. In his later years he divided his time between his son's homes in Newcomerstown, Orrville and Doylestown, PA. For the last year he has lived at Orrvilla Maple Terrace in Orrville.
He was a retired employee of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry Plant for 40 years and he also had a television repair shop. In his retirement years he purchased his own saw mill and established a lumbering business; loving every minute of the process. He loved to garden and always liked to share his fruits and vegetables with friends and neighbors. Music was very important to Joe. He loved to entertain folks with his guitar, key board and harmonica. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry; Past President of the SOAR (Retired Steelworkers); Founding member of the Mackey Community Center of Martins Ferry; Member of Doylestown Senior Center of Doylestown, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. (Bazar) Shemenski; five brothers, Stanley, Frank, Andrew, John and Walter; five sisters, Nell Rees, Frances Migdal, Theresa Vickers, Mary Klus and Ann Casshie. Sadly, he is preceded in death by his first born grand child, Scott of RI.
He was a loving father to Joseph (Patricia) Shemenski of Doylestown, PA, James (Carol) Shemenski of Orrville; Kenneth (Johanna) Shemenski of Newcomerstown, OH and Mary Kay (Kenneth) Hayward of Palm Coast, FL. He liked to boast with pride that he had four children, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a 1 year old great- great granddaughter.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was held at St Mary's Catholic Church Wednesday April 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tomas Marut as the Celebrant.
Entombment followed in St. Mary's cemetery, Martins Ferry.
Prayer servicewas held in the funeral home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions to St. Mary's Church, N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
