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EMMA P. ZIMBECO, 86, of N. Erie Street, Wheeling, WV, passed away at Friday, August 2, 2013.
She was born in Adena, OH on April 29, 1927, daughter of the late Ray and Bessie May (Chamberlin) Albright.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Zimbeco, Sr.
She is survived by two sons, Gregory (Ronda) Zimbeco, Wilmington, NC and John M. Zimbeco, Wheeling, WV; two brothers, James and Pete Mills; former daughter-in-law, Janie Zimbeco. She is also survived by one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery, Wheeling.
ELIZABETH ANN LAUGHMAN, 93, formerly of Grant Ave., Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, August 4, 2013.
She was born in New Philadelphia, OH on October 20, 1919, the daughter of the late William Howell and Eliza Marie (Boles) James.
She was a retired employee of Alling & Cory, formerly of Bellaire, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Laughman,
She is survived by her son, William A. Laughman of Martins Ferry. She is also survived by five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Rev. William O. Webster, Jr. officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview cemetery, Martins Ferry.
THOMAS W. DUKE, 57, of Terrace St., Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, August 30th, 2013
Thomas was born in Detroit, MI., on March 18, 1956, the son of Shirley Ann Duke.
He was employed as an installer at Xfinity, formerly Comcast for 25 years.
In addition to his wife, Susie (Federman) Duke, he is survived by a son, Timothy Duke; daughter, Tricia (Ted) Rogers; two granddaughters, Kaelynne and Mercedes Duke; two grandsons, Kameron Myers all of Martins Ferry and Jordan Duke of Bethesda, OH..
Memorial service was held at the funeral home at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
NELLIE MAY CARPENTER, 87, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013.
She was born in New Martinsville, WV on November 9, 1925, the daughter of the late Raymond Kohens and Arta Angues.
She was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry.
Nellie was a faithful caretaker to the animals and a supporter of several dog and cat shelters in the area.
Services at the convenience of the family.
CAROLYN LOU McKEAN, 76, of Delaware Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in Martins Ferry on December 11, 1936, a daughter of the late Edward and Lottie M. (Stipes) Cleary.
Carolyn was a retired employee of the M and M Bank of Steubenville, OH. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, James and William Cleary: seven sisters, Lillian Jones, Betty Ann Graves, Dorothy Mills, Matilda Biggs, Ruth Moran, Nancy Jean Cleary and an infant sister.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, William C. McKean, Sr., she is survived by three sons, William C. (Vickie) McKean, Jr., Austin, TX; Michael T. (Diane) McKean, Pataskala, OH; Jim D. (Rochelle) McKean, Reynoldsburg, OH; daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Robert) Medlyn, Martins Ferry, OH; brother, Edward "Mick" M. Cleary; sister, Patricia Lee Hanlin. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Van D. Fisher officiating.
Interment followed in Riverview cemetery, Martins Ferry.
REBECCA ANN GLASGOW, 58, of Bellefontaine, OH died Sunday, September 22, 2013.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on December 24, 1954, a daughter of the late Denzil and Patricia A. (Benline) Tremoulis who survives her of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her father, a sister, Terri Hiam, preceded her in death.
She is also survived by two sons, William Glasgow, Bellefontaine, OH; Nicholas (Katie) Glasgow, De Graff, OH; two grandsons, Austin and Tanner Glasgow; Also two loving sisters, a brother and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were private at the convenience of the family.
RUSSELL L. BIERY, "RUSS" 99, of Virginia St., Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his residence.
Russ was born in Wheeling, WV on September 6, 1914, a son of the late Paul A. and Mary Ida (Snyder) Biery.
He was a Triadelphia High School graduate. He was a retired carpenter from Grubb Construction; a member of Carpenters Union Local # 3, both of Wheeling, WV. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Katherine (DeMarco) Biery on February 22, 2013; two brothers, Paul and Kenneth Biery; three sisters, Mildred Nelson, Kathryn Grubb and Dorothy Schuler.
He is survived by four daughters, Diana L. (Larry) Armbruster, Clemmons, NC; Judy A. (Tom) Long, Martins Ferry, OH; Linda M. (Mick) Brown, Martins Ferry, OH; Kathleen B. (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; 18 great -grandchildren.
Russ, as he was known to his family and friends was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a master carpenter and an avid euchre player. He was best known for his dry sense of humor and was famous for saying "Look at that bird out the window" and then snatching the cookies off your plate.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.
Interment followed at Mount Calvary cemetery, Wheeling.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 or the charity of your choice.
JOAN MILLER, 84, of Westlawn, Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, November 11, 2013.
She was born in Wheeling, WV on August 18, 1929, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Walas) Sheleva.
She was the owner and operator of Miller Catering of Colerain, OH for 40 years. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, Ohio, and also a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church of Wheeling, WV.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Miller, Sr.; two brothers, Alex and John Sheleva; five sisters, Mary Bowman, Catherine Kilgore, Norma Tomczyk, Olga Shaffer and Anne Szemreylo.
She is survived by five sons, William A. (Rhoda Ann) Miller, Jr., Chicago, IL; John M. (Juli) Miller, Athens, OH; Laurence J. (Mike Unzueta) Miller, Rome, Italy; Thomas P. (Juliane) Miller, Alexandria, VA; Andrew J. (Julie) Miller, Weyers Cave, VA; three daughters, Judith E. (Robert) Gildow, Bridgeport, OH; Paula J. Hill, Martins Ferry, OH; M. Cindy (Gary) Neitzelt, Circleville, OH; 16 grandchildren Joseph Gildow, Natalie Eddy, David Yoder, Ron Hill, Brittany Van Culin, Bethany McFerin, Margot Miller, Billy Neitzelt, Jacob, Johanna and Avenelle Miller, Simon and Lara Miller and Ian, Riley and Trey Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Erek, Carter, Aubrey, Maddox, Ryder, Howie and Olivia. She is also survived by her sister, Eva Morrow and special niece, Sister Mary Bowman.
Wake service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday with Father Dale Torres at the funeral home and Panachida Ukrainian service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Father Michael B. Krupka.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, Ohio. at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 16, 2013 with Father Torres officiating.
Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 72581 US Route 250, Colerain, OH 43916 or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4136 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.
THEODORE M. YONAK, "TED", 93, formerly of N. 8th Street, Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, November 21, 2013.
Ted was born in Johnstown, Pa. on February 29, 1920, a son of the late Albert and Mary (Kozuszck) Yonak.
Ted was a retired cranemen for the fomer Blaw Knox of Wheeling. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry; a member of the Belmont Jefferson Co. Beagle Club, B.P.O.Elks Lodge # 28 of Wheeling, former Eagles and V.F.W. of Martins Ferry and the Polish Club of Fairpoint, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Koler) Yonak ; two brothers, John and George Yonak and a sister, Wanda Gramatikos.
He is survived by a daughter, Cherlyn J. (Stephen) Bradley, Leesburg, FL; brother, Stanley (Barbara) Yonak, Wheeling, WV. He is also survived by two grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the funerral home Sunday 5 to 7 p.m. Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant. Mausoleum entombment will follow in St. Mary's cemetery, Martins Ferry.
NEAL SIMPSON, 72, of Colerain Road, Bridgeport, OH, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
Neal was born in Drift, KY on August 13, 1941, a son of the late Neal and Ethel (Fraley) Simpson.
He was a retired bus driver for the Martins Ferry Schools System and also retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Follansbee Plant after 30 years. He was a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #231 of Martins Ferry.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Mazur) Simpson; two sons, Michael N. (Terri) Simpson, and Andrew J. (Mary) Simpson, both of Bridgeport, OH; daughter, Bobbie Jo Pettit, Westerville, OH; two brothers, Charles (Paulette) Simpson, and Harold (Cathy) Simpson, both of Louisa, KY; sister, Sally Lockridge, Denver, CO; six grandchildren, Nick, Kevin, Rileigh, Jake; Luke, and Raena; numerous nieces and nephews. Neal and Elaine would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 4, 2014.
Funeral service were held at the funeral home Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Father Dale Tornes officiating.
Interment followed at Farmington cemetery, Bridgeport, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colerain Fire Dept., P.O. Box 3, Colerain, OH 43916.
Elks Lodge # 231 held services at the funeral home Friday 7 p.m.
