January 2009 Obituaries
James “Art” Martin
James Arthur “Art” Martin, 70, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 12:30 pm at Heartland of Marietta.
He was born on June 5, 1938, in Fay, Ohio, to Guy and Hazel Leona Brookover Martin. Art retired in May, 2007, after 50 years of service with Broughton Foods where he was a truck driver and route manager. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying and playing golf.
On March 29, 1958, he married Delma Westbrook who preceded him in death on February 11, 2008.
Art is survived by 2 daughters: Elizabeth (Greg) Panzik and Joanne Martin; 4 grandchildren: Bryan and Ashley Davidson, Chad Fish, and Michelle (Steve) Warren; and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 brother, David (Linda) Martin of Aztec, NM, and 2 sisters: Grace Uhl of Vienna, WV and Ruth Warrington of Carrollton, OH, and several nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 4 brothers and 1 sister: Vernon, Wilbur, William, and Larry Martin, and Garnet McMillen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday (Feb. 5) at 1:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Delbert Westbrook officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday with family present from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8.
Memorial contributions for Art may be made to: James Cancer Center, Medical Center Development, 660 Ackerman Road, P O Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112.
Esther L. Martin
Esther Lillian Martin, 96, of Fleming, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, January 25, 2009.
She was born on December 9, 1912, on a farm near Moose Lake, MN to August and Hanna (Nelmark) Takkunen, the 5th of 8 children. She survived the Great Moose Lake Fire in 1918 by wading in the river with her family. She was a member of the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church and was a homemaker. She had been a caregiver for her daughter, June, for 60 years until her health failed recently. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings where she could visit with everyone. She was a very gentle and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In the early 1940’s she moved to Tacoma, WA with friends and went to work in a factory during WWII. While there, she met and married Marion W. Martin on July 30, 1944. In 1945 after her husband was discharged from the Army, they moved to the farm in Fleming where she resided until her death.
She is survived by 3 children: Naoma June Martin of Marietta, Donna (Kenneth) Born of Marietta and Doyle Martin of Fleming with whom she made her home; 2 granddaughters: Dawne (Scott) Conger of Pickerington and Kimberly (Trevor) Mallernee of Dover; great granddaughters: Ella Maria Mallernee of Dover and Lillyanne Grace Conger of Pickerington and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband on April 13, 1969, her parents and 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (Jan. 28) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon with family present from 2-4 and 6-8. On line condolences may be shared at: mslfuneralhome.com.
Larry G. Hendershot
Larry Gene Hendershot, 61, of Whipple, passed away on January 22, 2009, at University Hospital in Columbus.
He was born on August 19, 1947, in Washington County, Ohio, a son of Grover C. Hendershot, Jr. and Leora F. Morgenstern Hendershot. Larry was retired from Ohio Power Company (AEP), was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was a member of Scotts Ridge Methodist Church.
Larry is survived by 1 son and 2 daughters: William (Barb) Close of Dalzell, Malisa (Bryan) Adams and Traci Hendershot both of Delaware, OH, and 5 grandchildren: Kylee, Branden, Tyler, Hope and Brooke. He is also survived by his sister Lana (Peter) Bartkiewicz of Canada and nieces and nephews: Justin, Carly and Kristi.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary Hendershot.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday (Jan. 25) at 2:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Lou Verdi officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 pm.
Eugene B. Uhl
Eugene B. Uhl, 77, of Lakeland, Florida, former resident of Williamstown and Devola, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Parkersburg, WV, on December 12, 1931, and attended school in Williamstown. Gene had worked at Fenton Art Glass in his early years, and later was employed by Union Carbide in the Power Plant, McClure-Schafer Funeral Home and American Cyanamid/Cytec. He managed a mobile home park, El Camba, at Lakeland, FL. Gene joined the US Navy in 1951 during the Korean Conflict, serving 2 years in Japan and 2 years aboard the Herbert J. Thomas.
On August 5, 1951, Gene married Patricia A. Pettit who survives with daughters: Sandra J. (Donald) Landers of Marietta, Deborah A. Cline (Dennis Lambert) of Williamstown, and Rebecca A. (David) Pritchett of Marietta; grandchildren: Mandy (David) Stroud, Andrea (Mike) Hogue, Natalie Cline and her fiancé Jason Monroe, Sarah, John and David Landers; great grandchildren: Skyler Stroud, Bailey and Madison Hogue. Also surviving are sister-in-law Betty (Bill) Reynolds, brother-in-law Harry E. (Jean) Pettit, Jr., James L. (Marilyn) Pettit and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and his dog Casey, who was his friend and companion.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Sinclair Uhl and brother William Uhl.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Marietta with burial in Valley Cemetery with full military rites. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home after 2:00 on Thursday afternoon with family present from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8. On line condolences may be shared at: www.mslfuneralhome.com.
Freda E. Gainer
Freda E. Gainer, 99, of Marietta, passed away at 10:20 am on Sunday, January 18, 2009, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born on May 20, 1909 in Fleming, Ohio, a daughter of Harry and Blanche Johnson Jellison. Freda was a homemaker and a member of First Church of The Nazarene.
On September 16, 1933, she married John Gainer who preceded her in death on November 22, 1959. Freda is survived by one daughter, Joan Grimm of Marietta; granddaughters: Diane Gainer, Elaine (Gary) Magliocia, Connie Grimm, Kitty (Chuck) Stout; 4 great grandchildren: Tim Dunn, Jennifer Dunn, Jeff Stout and Stephani Stout and a great, great grandchild, Noah Dunn.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Gainer, son-in-law, Tom Grimm, and her brother Paul Jellison.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22nd, at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon after 2:00 with family present to greet friends from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8.
Ruth Dennis Smith
Ruth C. Dennis Smith 80, of Reno, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009, at Harmar Place.
She was born on May 20, 1928, in Marietta, a daughter of Okey and Garnet Dennis. Ruth was a graduate of Newport High School with the Class of 1946 and Airline School in Kansas City. She had worked for Remington Rand, Archer Auto Parts, City Loan and & Savings, Delta Airlines in Cincinnati and retired from Kardex Systems in 1993.
On August 17, 1952, Ruth married R. Paul Smith who survives with one daughter Cheryl of Kent, OH, one son Lyle of Chillicothe, OH, stepson Richard of Florida, 4 grandchildren: Kimberly Smith and Lena Smith of Germany, Douglas Martell of California and Kristen King of Idaho, 3 great grandchildren: Cody and Katelyn of California and Aerial of Idaho. Also surviving is her brother Gary (Norma) Dennis of Marietta and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Wilford and Howard Dennis and sister Rosamond Hart.
No calling hours will be observed. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, January 24th at Sandhill United Methodist Church with Reverend Wendy Erb officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Sandhill United Methodist Church or the Reno Volunteer Fire Department.
Timothy A. Kitts
Timothy A. Kitts, 60, of Reno, went to be with Jesus at 10:40 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 31, 1948, in Marietta, a son of Arthur and Mildred Forshey Kitts. He was retired from Thermo Fisher and was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church, Eagles Aerie 458 and Moose Lodge 1822. He will be sadly missed by the Farnsworth family.
On November 3, 1984, he married Maudie Farnsworth who survives with 1 stepson and 1 stepdaughter: Michael (Robyn) Stevens of Marietta and Robin (Harvey) Travis of Columbus, 2 step grandchildren: Ashley Stevens and Haley Travis, sister Peggy (Alan) Wallens, 1 half brother and 3 half sisters: Danny Kitts, Debbie Stephenson, Darlene (Bill) Taschwer, Betty Felock. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Stacy, Bill and Kellie Wallens and best friend William (Cheryl) Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and half brother, Phillip “Jim” Alden.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Kapple officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 pm on Monday with family present to greet friends and family from 2-4 and 6-8.
Virginia Bettinger
Virginia I. Bettinger, 64, passed away at her home on Virginia Street at 9:30 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.
She was born on November 5, 1944, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Thomas Joseph and Martha Whiting Morris. She was a member of The Church of the Nazarene and a homemaker.
Virginia is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters: Stanley (Theresa) Bettinger, Elmer Bettinger, Allen E. Bettinger, Jannie (Greg) Dearth, and Martha (Melvin) Oliver all of Marietta, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Headley officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00pm on Thursday.
Francis M. Chutes
Francis M. Chutes, 71, of Marietta, passed away at 7:45 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Harmar Place.
He was born on June 16, 1937, in Marietta a son of Ralph Chutes and Virgie Stage Chutes. He was retired after 30 years of service from Fenton Art Glass Hot Metal Department, was a veteran of Air Force serving in Korea, and was a member of American Legion.
On January 4, 1958, he married Rose Marie Hart who survives with 2 daughters: Linda Spriggs and Diana (Chuck) Nonnenmacher both of Marietta, son-in-law Dana Braun, 5 grandchildren: Andrew, Michael, and David Braun and Felicia and Torrance Nonnenmacher. He is also survived by one brother, Ralph Chutes, and one sister, Gracie Fought.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers: Ted and William Chutes, Sr.
Graveside services will be held on Friday at 11:30 am at Gravel Bank Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Friday prior to the service from 9:00 until 11:00.
Guy D. Harris
Guy D. Harris, 79, of Phillips Street, Marietta, passed away Sunday evening, January 4, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Tunnel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:00 am on Thursday. On line condolences may be shared at: www.mslfuneralhome.com.
Daniel P. Morris
Daniel P. Morris, 66, of Main Street, Dexter City, passed away at his home at 10:00 am on Sunday, January 4, 2009.
He was born in Marietta on March 18, 1942, a son of Harry Morris and Carolyn Scarbrough Morris. He had been employed at RJF Corporation for 37 years.
Daniel was married to Nancy Miller who survives with 2 daughters: Diane Morris of Marietta and Rebecca (Jim) Grosklos of Whipple, and one brother Ronald Morris of New Matamoras.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8th at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:00 pm on Wednesday. On line condolences may be shared at: www.mslfuneralhome.com.
Robert E. Patterson, Sr.
Robert E. Patterson, Sr. 82, Marietta, passed away at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 2, 1926, in Marietta, a son of Ross and Lavina Miller Patterson. Bob attended the original Sandhill School and attended the reunions each year. He graduated from Marietta High School and went to the Army in 1945 during WWII. After working at B. F. Goodrich Tire Shop, he attended Harding University and later went on to Marietta College where he graduated in 1961. He then moved to New Carlisle, OH, where he began teaching. He attended Wittenberg University and obtained his Masters of Education degree in 1966. Moving back to Marietta in 1967, he taught at Marietta Junior High School retiring after 25 years. He chaperoned and later directed many Ohio History trips for seventh grade students. After retirement he did substitute teaching in the area.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and had been an active member of Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ, teaching bible classes and serving as an elder. Most recently he attended the Marietta/Reno Church of Christ and Harmar Hill Church of Christ when his health permitted. During his active years, he preached for area Churches of Christ, serving several years at the Newport Church of Christ. He preached many weddings and funerals and influenced many lives over the years. He liked to be involved in politics, was a member of the Republican Party Central Committee. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed trips to the creek where he hunted, fished and trapped. He was a life member of the American Legion, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, was active in the Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp in the 70’s and 80’s, and was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
On November 9, 1947, he married Mary Hall who preceded him in death on October 15, 2008. He is survived by his children: Robert Patterson, Jr., Ted (Susie) Patterson and Betty (Steve) O’Linn all of Marietta, grandchildren Tammy (Rick) Thomas, Sandra Seevers, Melinda (Joe) Crone, Jeremy (Kathy) Patterson and Amy O’Linn, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Nix of Atlanta, GA, and Mildred (George) Cady of Reno.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, brother Donald Patterson, Sr., infant sister Verna and daughter-in-law Eva Patterson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:00 pm on Monday with family present to greet friends on Monday evening from 6 until 8 and on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8.
Charles "Bus" G. Nicholas, Sr.
Charles G. Nicholas, Sr., 89, of Lancaster St., Marietta, OH, departed this life Jan. 2nd, 2009 at Marietta Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Charles was born Aug. 19, 1919 in Herminie, PA, to Myrta (McGrew) Nicholas and Milo P. Nicholas. Upon the early death of his father, the family relocated back to a small farm in Bartlett, Ohio, at age 3 where he was raised.
He entered the Regular Army in 1944 and served in various European Theaters in WWII as the Army Medical Core Tech. At the conclusion of WWII he was transferred to Korea and served one tour and returned to duty at Fort Knox, KY and was Honorably Discharged as Sergeant of Medical Corps.
He married Daisy B. Burnell, Jan. 12, 1946, and upon completion of military service, returned to farming in the Bartlett, OH area. During this time he spent several years in the V.A. Hospitals, being treated for WWII wounds. He then worked as a foundry pattern maker at Millers Foundry in Dayton, OH, Marietta Memorial Hospital Maintenance Staff and retired from Marietta College, Physical Plant.
Charles was a Life Member of American Legion Post 64.
He was an avid gardener, loved to hunt, did all of his own carpentry and mechanical work for many of his friends and neighbors.
Surviving are sons: Charles G. Nicholas, Jr. (Lucille) of Marietta, Thomas G. Nicholas (Christy) of Tunnel, daughters: Evelyn M. Wilson and special friend Bill Chamberlain, Anna M. Meaner of Marietta and Daisy B. Killian (Jerry) of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 12 grandchildren: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Michelle R. Gossett, Heather Y. Myers, Steven L. Felter, Ericka B. Schneider, Jonquil B. Tucker, Marley D. Nicholas, Heath T. Nicholas, Caleb R. Nicholas, Melissa K. Pritchard, Lisa A. Nicholas, Charles G. Nicholas, III, 16 great-grandchildren: Michael A. and Jason M. Pritchard, Alisha L., Shani A., and William R. Todd, Alexis N. and Josie N. Nicholas, Casey M. and Danielle R. Gossett, Derek A. Maas, Alexandra E. Wilson, Breanna M. Wilson, Michael Kingsolver, Madison O. Felter, Olivia L. and Mattie M. Schneider, Julia B. Tucker and 3 sisters-in-law: Evelyn Ghormley of Springfield, OH, Margaret Nicholas of Marietta, OH, and Betty Mihalopoulos of Roanoke, VA and several special nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, wife Daisy, sisters, Annabelle Butcher, Mary Waite, brothers, William, George, James, Andrew Nicholas and grandson, Daniel M. Rhodes.
Funeral services will be held 10:00am on Wednesday, Jan. 7th, 2009 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Frary officiating. Friends may call from 2:00pm Tuesday, Jan. 6th, 2009 until 8:00pm. Interment will be at Bartlett Cemetery, Bartlett, Oh with full Military Honors by Honor Guard Squads of American Legion Post 64 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 5108.
Janet L. Griffin
Janet L. Griffin, 92, of New Matamoras, formerly of Rinard Mills, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 20, 1916, in Monroe County, Ohio, to James T. “Tony” and Matilda J. Graham Scott. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in New Matamoras.
Janet is survived by 3 daughters: Ruth (Donnie) Huffman of New Matamoras, Carolyn (Robert) Winkler of Clarington, Marjorie (Dean) Hall of Marietta, 8 grandchildren: Father Timothy Huffman of Lowell, Lori (Rick) Robinson of Marietta, Sharon (Dan) Caretti of Clarington, Chris (Kathleen) Hall of Marietta, Susan (Joe) Hupp of Lowell, Mark (Nancy) Huffman of Marietta, Cindy (John) Felton of New Matamoras and Jennifer (Andy) Stirm of Bucyrus, 19 great grandchildren, one brother, John (Doris) Scott of Alliance and two sisters, Donna (Charles) Dougherty of Alliance and Zetta Hill of New Matamoras and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James W. Griffin, brothers, Ralph and Chauncy Scott and sister, Beryl Lisk.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Shawver and Father Timothy Huffman officiating. Burial will be in New Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 pm on Monday with family present from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8.
Memorial contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to Marietta Gideons, P O Box 365, Marietta, OH 45750.
Donna L. Martin
Donna L. Martin, 54, of Second Street, Marietta, passed away on Friday morning, January 2, 2009, in Selby General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.
Bertha B. Robinson
BBertha B. Robinson, 96, of Putnam Place, Marietta, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009, at her home.
She was born in Gladstone, NJ, on November 23, 1912, a daughter of Walter L. Ballentine and Emma C. VanHorn Ballentine. Bertha was employed for 28 years with the U. S. Postal Service in Gladstone and Bedminster, New Jersey.
In 1938 Bertha married Wallace Simms who passed away in 1956. In 1978 she married Henry “Hank” P. Robinson who passed away in 1989. In 1995 she moved to Marietta to be closer to her family.
She is survived by her daughter Carol (Delbert “Gale”) Newlon of Marietta, grandchildren: Ronald “Ronnie” (Roberta “Bobbi”) Hazelton of Marietta, David (Sherri) Hazelton of Columbus, and Gary (Irene) Hazelton of Michigan; great grandchildren: Jacob, Aaron, Joshua, Emma, Ian and Mackenzie “Kenzie” Hazelton and Samantha Bauso; 3 step grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren, and brother-in-law Thomas (Mary) Simms.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm January 17th at the Second Congregational Church on State Route 26 with Pastor Richard Saltzwedel officiating. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered at www.mlsfuneralhome.com.
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