Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Joan C. Straub, 62 of Riviera Beach, Fla. formerly of Waynesburg, PA died at 2:15PM Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 in the Jupiter Care Center, Jupiter, Fla. MRs. Straub was born Feb. 21, 1941 in Waynesburg, PA She was the Daughter of the late ivan C. Custer and Regina Stich Custer. Mrs. Straub was Catholic by faith and was a former member of the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg. She worked as a TWA Reservation Clerk for several years and then worked as a Reservation clerk for a crusie line for several years. She also had worked as the Executive Secretary for Berdines Dept. Store in Fla. Surviving are her Husband: Robert L. Straub whom she married June 7, 1987. Also surviving are 2 brothers : Charles D. Custer of Schenectady, N.Y. and William Terry Stich of Columbus, Ohio. Several Nieces and Nephews. Deceased: 1 Brother: Ivan James Custer Graveside services will be held on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003 at 10:00AM at the St. Ann Cemetery in Waynesburg. With Father John Batykefer as celebrant. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA are in charge of arrangements.
John W. Hartman, 74 of 43 Pine Tree Lane MOrgantown, W.Va. formerly of Mt. Morris, PA died 11:50PM Wed. Dec. 11, 2002 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 19, 1928 in Monongalia Co., W.Va. to the late George F.C. Hartman and Myrtle Sarah Cunningham Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a member of the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle, Assembly of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during W.W.II He was a member of United Mine Workers Local #1058, District #31. He worked for 25 years as a coal miner for Humphry #7 Coal Mine in Mt. Morris. Surviving are the mother of his Children: Macel Zimmerman 3 daughters : Linda Y. Wade and Cindie Mason both of Morgantown, W.Va., and Terri Lynne Foley of Springfield, Missouri 3 Grandchildren: Eric G.Wade, Ashley Mason, and Emily Wade 1 Brother: Lonnie L. Hartman Sr. of Morgantown, W.Va. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters Gladys Boyers and Daisy Lancaster 1 Brother: George F. Hartman Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Friday Dec. 13, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Mt. Morris, PA additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 the hour of service at the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God on Sat. Dec. 14, 2002. Burial will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery Mt. Morris. Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating.
John S. Millikin, 82 of Waynesburg, PA died at 3:15AM Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 in the Beverly Health Care. He was born Nov. 14, 1920 in Center Twp., Greene Co. He was the Son of the lateWilliam L. and Goldie Day Millikin. Mr. Millikin spent most of his life in Greene Co., where he was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Chruch in Waynesburg. He was a retired member of the Waynesburg Volunteer Fire Co. after 23 years of active service. Mr. Millikin served with the U.S. Army during W.W.II in the European Theater of Operations. He worked for 25 years for Waynesburg Hardware retiring in September of 1987. His Wife: Vivian Martin Millikin died June 26, 1988 Surviving are 1 Daughter: Sandra Kaye Millikin of Berea, W.Va. 1 Son: Roger L. Millikin of Waynesburg, PA 3 Grandsons: Jason Springston and Derek Springston, and Mark Millikin Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: Lillian Dunn 2 brothers : Paul D. Millikin and William L. Millikin Jr. Friends will be received from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Saturday, Sept. 13 and2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Sunday Sept. 14, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11;00AM on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 with the Rev. Robert Peters Officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. The Waynesburg Vol. Fire Co. will hold a visitation at 7:00PM at the Funeral home on Sunday Sept. 14, 2003.
John R. Pysh, 74 of Buckeye Road Mt. Morris, PA died at 3:58PM Tuesday October 14, 2003 in the Monongalia General Hosp. Morgantown, W.Va. He was born March 21, 1929, in Monongalia Co., W.Va. He was the Son of the Late Joh nPysh and Anna Dolacky Pysh. Mr. Pysh was a Veteran having served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a coal miner for 40 years at the Pursglove #15 Coal Mine and 2 years at the Humphrey #7 Mine retiring in 1991. Surviving are his Wife: Linda Boone Pysh whom he married December 28, 1963 Also surviving are 4 adopted Grandchildren: Sam Petsonk, Annie Petsonk, Bailey Brewer, and Blake Brewer. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: Mary Neomi Pysh Friends will be received Thursday from 2:00Pm to 4:00Pm and 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner Ellsworth AVe and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA Addition Visitation will be held from 9:00AM to 10:00AM the hour of service on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 at the Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in Mt. Morris. Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
John Edward Spear Jr. 73 of Brave, PA died at 2:50PM Friday June 27, 2003 at the Presbyterian Medical Center, Pitts. PA He was born July 20, 1929 in Masontown, PA He was the Son of the late John E. and Eva R. Luckey Spear. Mr. Spear was a member of the Rogersville United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the
Korean War having served with the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician. He retired in 1984 as a Federal Employee having worked 33 years for the Dept. of Defense as a Communication Management Specialist. His Wife: Charletta Martin Spear died June 8, 1999. Surviving are 3 daughters : Lillian Spear, Jennifer Spear, and Lois Spear 1 Sister: Maxine Devault of Uniontown, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Audrey Bonner and Mary Alice Robinson Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Monday June 30, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2003. With the Rev. Bruce Judy officiating. Burial will be at the Spear Family Cemetery in Chalk Hill, PA
John B. Stone, 87 of Waynesburg died at 6:55Am Thursday July 17, 2003 at home. He was born November 1, 1915 in Brownsville, PA He was the Son of the late Samuel J. and Anna Jackson Stone. Mr. Stone was affiliated with the Presbyeterian Church. He was a member of the National and PA Education Associations. John was a member of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge #153 F&AM, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, and was a Life member of the Syria Temple in Pitts. He was a Veteran of W.W.II having served with the U.S. Army Medical Corp from 1942 to 1946. He was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class of 1933 and California State Teachers College class of 1937. He earned his Masters degree from the University of Pitts. in 1957. Mr. Stone started teaching in the Berlin brothers Valley School District from 1937 to 1942. He then worked at the Waynesburg High School as the Industrial Arts Teacher from 1946 to 1955. Following this he taught at the Baldwin White hall High School from 1955 til his retirement in 1976. His Wife: Dr. Ruth Wells Stone whom he married July 31, 1942 died April 7, 1986. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Krista S. Kuhl of Mars, PA His Twin Brother: James E. Stone of Brownsville, PA Friends will be received from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 on Sunday July 20, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St.Waynesburg, PA where services will be conducted at 10:00AM on Monday, July 21, 2003 with the Rev. Kathy Higgins officiating. Entombment will be at the Greene Co. Memo. Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. Waynesburg Masonic Lodge #153 F&AM will hold memorial services at 7:00PM on Sunday at the Funeral Home
Josephine G. Kerr, 80 of 414 Jefferson Road Wayensburg, PA died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at the Ewing Personal Care Home in Waynesburg. She was born April 27, 1922 in Carmichaels, PA to the late Albert and Annie Miller Guseman. Mrs. Kerr was a lifelong resident of Greene Co., where she was a member of the Oakview United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. She worked for 45 years as a bookkeeper at McCrory's in Waynesburg retiring in 1987. Her Husband: Jacob Lloyd Kerr whom she married June 16, 1954 died Jan. 19, 1984. Surviving are 1 Nephew: Thomas Rynolds of Rockford, Ill. Deceased: 2 sisters : Elsie Guseman and Lena Reynolds 1 Brother: Clyde Guseman Friends will be received from 11:00AM to 1:00PM the hour of service at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370. Rev. Robert Bedison officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co Memorial PArk, Morgan Twp. Greene Co. PA.
Josephine Koast, 74 of Waynesburg formerly of Mt. Morris, and Carmichaels died at 10:45 AM on Wednesday Sept. 29, 2004 at the Beverly Health Care in Waynesburg. She was born JUne 26, 1930 in Bobtown, PA A Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Shefcheck Koast.
Joy Lee Hill, 70 of Waynesburg, PA died at 9:30PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital Waynesburg. She was born JUne 5, 1934 in Waynesburg, PA A Daughter of the late Alba A. "Shorty" Curlin and Delphine Sagges Curlin. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Brunch Bunch retired secretaries from Central Greene School District. She worked for 22years for Central Greene School District retiring June 9, 1995. Her Husband: John B. "Jack" Hill whom she married September 29, 1957 died November 7, 1984. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Carolyn McNeely of Waynesburg, PA 2 Grandchidlren: Cassie Nicole McNeely and Matthew Ryan McNeely 3 sisters : Gay Byard of Richfield, Ohio, Happy Grim of Waynesburg, PA and Cheer McCallister of Rivesville, WV. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Brother: Glee S. Curlin Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Where services will be conducted at 1:00PM on Sunday, October 24, 2004 with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be at the Phillips Cemetery, Wayne Twp., Greene Co.
Justina V. Butalla-Figel infant Daughter of Justin M. and Sharon V. Butalla Figel died 7:20AM Sunday, July 20, 2003 in the Mercy Medical Center in BAltimore, Maryland. She was born July 19, 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her Parents she is survived by her Paternal GrandMother and Step GrandFather: Patrick and Jane Curran of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Paternal GrandFather: Adrion Figel of SanMateo, Calf. Paternal Great GrandMother: Ann Veliky of Donora, PA Deceased: Maternal Grandparents: Eugene E. and Sally V. Butalla Services were private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial was in the St. Ann Cemetery in Waynesburg with Father John Batykefer officiating. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg were in charge of arrangements.
Karen Sue Tuttle, 64 of Spraggs, PA died at 5:00AM on Friday, OCt. 22, 2004 at the home of her Son in N.C. She had been in her usual health and death was due to an apparent Heart Attack. She was born Jan. 14, 1940 in Brave, PA a Daughte rof the Late Delmont Blue and Opal Bissett Blue. Mrs. Tuttle enjoyed spending time with her family. She worked for 23 years as a custodian for Central Greene School District retiring Jan. 31, 2002 as Head Custodian. Surviving are her Husband: Ted L. Tuttle whom she married July 4, 1959 Also Surviving are 2 daughters : Terri Lynne Bland and her Husband, Ronald of Waynesburg, PA, and Dreama Sue Swanson of Waynesburg, PA 2 sons : Mark Edward Tuttle and Wife, Robin of Spraggs, PA and Jerry Lee Tuttle and Wife, Wanda of Spraggs, PA 8 Grandchildren: Elizabeth Walls, Laura Swanson, Craig Bland, Adam Bland, Matthew Tuttle, Todd Bland, Nathan Tuttle, and Kayla Tuttle 1 Great Granddaughter: Mercedez Walls 1 Sister: Linda Dodson of Brave, PA 1 Brother: Jerry Blue of Canton, Ohio Several Nieces and Nephws Deceased: 1 Great GrandSon: Bradley Metz 1 Sister: Mary Jo Hillberry 1 Brother: William Spenser Blue Friends will be recieved from 2:00PM to 4:00Pm and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Monday Oct. 25, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Tuesday Oct. 26, 2004 with Pastor David Lancaster officiating. Burial will be at the Miracle Run Cemetery, Miracle Run, WV.
Kathleen Z. (Dodd) Riedemann, 79 of Mesa Arizona died Tuesday May 28, 2002 at 8:00 PM in the Valley Luthern Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. She was born March 31, 1923 to the late Lawrence and Helen (McGee) Dodd. Mrs. Riedemann worked for General Electric Lamp Plant at Nela Park in Cleveland, Ohio as an Electronics Inspector retiring in 1985. Her Husband: Harold "Hal" J. Riedemann died June 17, 1985. Surviving are 1 aunt: Nettie McGee Bedale of Mesa, Arizona 4 Cousins: Eleanor J. Chumley, Gerald K. Rush, Frances Rush, and Eva Dodd Huffman Deceased: 1 Brother: Sammy Dodd Friends will be recieved from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Monday June 3, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA where services will be held Tues. June 4, 2002 at 11:00AM. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memo. Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. Rev. John Phipps officiating.
Kathryn Headley Graham, 87 of Waynesburg, PA died at 5:00AM on Friday March 5, 2004 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital Waynesburg, following a lengthy illness. She was born November 1916 in White ley Twp., Greene Co. A Daughter of the late Frederick V. and Olive Irene Rogers Headley. Mrs. Graham was a member of the former Kirby United Methodist Church now the Claughton Chapel United Methodist Chruch. She was a member of the W.S.C.S. of the church. Mrs. Graham was a former 4H leader and was a member of the Knit and Stitch in Kirby. She enjoyed Auctions, Flea Markets, Shopping, sewing, crafts and traveling. Mrs Graham was a Homemaker. She is survivied by 1 Son: James F. Graham of Charles Town, W.Va. 1 Daughter: Janice G. Brunell of Waynesburg, PA 1 GrandSon: Jeremy Brunell 1 Sister: Helen H. Mason of Sulfur, Louisiana 1 Nieces: Darlene Headley Page of Gilmanton, N.H. and 1 Nephew: Fred Headley of Cumming, Georgia Deceased: 1 Sister: Beatrice Russell 1 Brother: Frank Headley 1 Niece: Sheila K. Mason Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Monday March 8, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Tuesday March 9, 2004 with the Rev. Joseph Weaver officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co.
Katrina Le Ann Vernon, 37 of Morgantown, W.Va formerly of Waynesburg died at 10:38Am Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 at the Monongalia General Hospital, MOrgantown, W.Va. She was born Sept.23, 1966 in Waynesburg, PA A Daughter of the late James Franklin Higgins Sr. and Vickie Funk of Waynesburg, PA Katrina was affiliated with the Fairall United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose #888 of Waynesburg. She was a former member of the Waynesburg Rainbow Girls. She worked for Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. as a registered Nurse while her health permitted. In addition to her mother she is survived by her Husband: Roger Vernon whom she married April 25, 1998. 5 Step daughters : Rebecca Zumpe of Vernon, Conn., Rene Ayers of Norfolk, Conn, Bridget Vernon of Oak Forest, PA, Shilo Vernon of Waynesburg, PA, and Taraha Shemick of Hendersonville, Va. 7 Step Grandchildren 2 1/2 sisters : Mary Jo Helen Shriver and Lois Elizabeth Higgins both of Waynesburg, PA 2 1/2 brothers : Joseph W. Higgins and James F. Higgins Jr. both of Waynesburg, PA Maternal Grandfather: Hal Funk Jr. of Wayensburg, PA Maternal GrandMother: Martha Funk of Punta Gorda, Fla. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 1/2 Sister: Margaret Alta Higgins Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA Where services will be conducted at 2:00PM on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003 with the Rev. Jospeh Weaver and Kathy Higgins officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Gordon Hill Waynesburg, PA
Kevin R. Waychoff, 50 of Boardman, Ohio died at 9:45PM on Wednesday Sept. 22, 2004 at home. He was born Oct. 27, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio a Son of James I. Waychoff and Ruth A. Headley Waychoff of Core, WV. Mr. Waychoff was a Protestant by Faith. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served with the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp Union. He worked at Sharp Auto Body in Youngstown, Ohio as an Auto Body Technician. In addition to his Parents he is survived by 1 Daughter: Stephanie S. Waychoff of Youngstown, Ohio 2 sons : Charles "Charlie" R. Waychoff of Gautier, Miss. serving with the U. S. Navy and Josh J. Waychoff of Boardman, Ohio 2 sisters : Cindy Flick of Austintown, Ohio and Jodie Bane of Core, WV. 4 brothers : James I. Waychoff, Jr. of Fort Collins, Colo., Roger L. Waychoff of Lakewood, Colo., Randy Waychoff of Denver, Colo, and Brian E. Waychoff of Prosperity, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Friends will be received from 11:00AM to 2:00PM the hour of service on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA with the Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview-Kiger Cemetery, White ley Twp., Greene Co.
Laura Marie Lemley, 80 of Rogersville formerly of Mt. Morris, PA and Morgantown, W.Va. died at 2:20AM Wednesday, May 12, 2004 in the Brownsville Hosptial Brownsville, PA following a lingering illness. She was born January 22, 1924 in Mt. Morris, PA A Daughter of the late Albert and Rhoda Fox Rose Sr. Mrs.Lemley worked as a custodian for the Monongalia County Board of Education for several years in W.Va. Her Husband: Donzel A. Lemley whom she married in December of 1944 died March 7, 2000. Surviving are 1 Daughter and Son In Law Sandra and David W. Sparks of Mt. Morris, PA 1 Granddaughter: Jamie Sparks of Mt. Morris, PA 1 Sister: Evelyn howard of Pittsburgh, PA 1 Brother: Albert "Junior" Rose Jr. of Mt. Morris, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Brother: Cecil Rose Friends will be received from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner of Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Friday May 14, 2004 with the Rev. Robert G. Fox officiating burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA
