October 2009

Madge Irene VanFossen Bonar

       Madge Irene VanFossen Bonar, 87, of Marietta, passed away 1:10 pm Friday October 30, 2009 at her home.
       She was born February 11, 1922 in Harriettsville, Ohio to Wade and Ida Belle Springer VanFossen.  Madge was a homemaker and a member of the Road Fork Baptist Church in Harriettsville.
       On March 13, 1941 Madge married William Carl Bonar who survives with 2 sons, Lloyd C. (Annette) Bonar of Marietta, Larry D. (Wilma Mendenhall) Bonar of Newport and 2 daughters, Wanda (Larry) Delancy of Williamstown, Cheryl (Allen) Weaver) of Tunnel. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law Betty VanFossen of Terre Haute, IN and several nieces and nephews.
       In addition to her parents 4 brothers and 1 sister preceded her in death.
       Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 3 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Hughes officiating.  Burial will follow in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 pm Monday until the hour of service. 

Deborah S. Blume

       Deborah S. Blume, 52, of Marietta, passed away at 10:30 pm on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Heartland of Marietta.
       She was born on November 1, 1957, in Marietta a daughter of John D. and Mary Henshaw Blume.  She had been employed at Vogue Swift Cleaners.
       She is survived by one son, Ronald Blume, sister Helen (Dale) Willson, brother John Blume 1 niece and 1 nephew.
       At her request she was cremated and no services will be observed.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Memorial contributions are requested to Humane Society of the Ohio Valley,    P O Box 5, Marietta.

Helen L. Martin

       Helen L. Martin, 85, of Homer, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, at the home of her son.
       Helen was born on January 4, 1924, in Germantown, to the late Clarence and Verna Koon Barth.  She spent her early life in Germantown and moved to Homer, Ohio, with her husband, Earl, who passed away on January 6, 1985.  She attended Salem Liberty High School.  Helen was a homemaker and at one time worked part time at the Homer Post Office.  She loved cooking, making homemade noodles and pies and liked watching all sports and country music concerts.  She especially enjoyed Christmas holidays and spending it with her family
       She is survived by her daughter Sandra Davis of Whipple, her son Terry (Carolyn) Martin of Utica, sister Vera Sarver of Marietta, brother Dale Barth of Charleston, SC, grandson Derek (Lori) Davis and 2 great grandchildren, Dalton and Courtney Davis all of Myrtle Beach, an uncle Charles Barth of Marietta and several nieces and nephews. She will greatly missed by family and friends.
       Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters:  Fay Zinn and Ruth Batten and her special friend Mark Ransom.

       Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 30th) at 1:30 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Salem Township cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday after 4:00 pm.

Frederick M. Cline

       Frederick M. Cline, 84, of Newport, passed away at his home at 2:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2009.
       He was born in Lower Salem, Ohio, on August 29, 1925, to Jewitt and Lula Mount Cline.  Fred had been employed at Ormet.  He was a member of Parr Hill Community Church, a veteran of US Army World War II, and had been a member of Nuts and Bolts Bowling League for 30 years.
       On October 28, 1950, he married Lois Harris who survives with 2 sons and 1 daughter:  Fred E. Cline, Jr. of Newport, Steven W. (Melissa) Cline of Whipple, and Cathy Smith of Marietta, 2 grandchildren:  Whitney Kelsey and Kyle Cline, 2 great grandchildren:  Cameron and Caydon and 1 brother Murlyn Cline of Vincent.
       He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Hazel Machem.
       Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 30th) at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with David Beaver officiating.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery with full military rites.  Friends may call after 2:00 on Wednesday until the hour of the service with family present on Wednesday and Thursday from   2-4 & 6-8. 

Elsie Smith

      Elsie Smith, 95, of Marietta, passed away on October 25,2009, at Marietta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
      She was born December 24,1913, at Big Springs, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Emma Morehead Shuck. Elsie worked at the Betsy Mills Club, Wakefield and Lafayette Hotels, then in private homes, retiring in 1978.
      Elsie is survived by one son, Ronny (Sandra) Smith of Marietta; grandson Mark (Tracey) Smith of Marietta; granddaughter Peggy (Brian) Bailey of Lowell; three great grandchildren, Brittni Cline, Derek and Brandyn Bailey.
      She was preceded in death by her mother and father; three brothers, Earl, Alfred and Joseph; three sisters, Estelle, Elodene and Inez.
      Elsie spent her final days under the loving care of Hospice and the caring employees of Marietta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
      Private graveside services will be held according to Elsie's wishes, with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
      Donations may be made to Marietta Memorial Hospital's Home Nursing and Hospice Program, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750, Warren Township Fire Department, 95 Coffman Road, Marietta, Ohio 45750 or Washington County Humane Society, P. O. Box 5, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

Florence Evalena Allen

      Florence Evalena Erb Allen of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 7:25pm at her home.  She was surrounded by her loving family and her special caregiver granddaughter Staci.
      She was born June 12, 1923, in Marietta to the late Phillip L. and Lena Ica Holiday Erb and her stepmother Freda B. Jones Moore Erb.  She retired from B F Goodrich after 22 years of employment.  She was a member of the Hills United Methodist Women’s Society and attended Souls Harbor Church.  She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with family and friends.
      On October 24, 1943, she married Lester “Buck” Allen who preceded her in death on December 19, 1972.  She is survived by 6 children:  Evalena (Bob) Barth of Reno, Lester (Carolyn) Allen, Jr. of Arizona, Bill (Jeanne) Allen of Wyoming, Barry (Sallie) Allen of St. Marys, WV, Sundena Handschumaker of Marietta, and Rocky (Chyrs) Allen of Marietta.  She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Troy (Tamela) Barth, Tina (Eric) Dunn, Tracy Handschumaker and friend Christine Clark, Staci (Jody) Bland, Scott Handschumaker (Ashley McIntyre), Jon Allen, Suzanne Higgs (Joe McKitrick), Stephanie Rector (Aaron Dunn), Jessica Allen, Lori (David) Coull, Andy (Mindy) Allen, Lora Eckert, Andy Kingery.  She is also survived by 19 great grandchildren:  Tristan (Terry), Wyatt, Sierra, Rebecca, Herbert, Brandon, Hunter, Hayden, Gage, David, Alora, Alyssa, Chloe, Isabella, Austin, Alexis, Jaelyn, Andora, Randon; brother-in-law Emmett Moore, Sr. of Marietta and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers:  Dewey, Norman and Wally Erb and John W. Moore who was reared in the family home; sisters:  Mary Erb, Opal Lorena Erb and Viola Moore, and grandson Phillip Michael Allen.
      Funeral services will be held on Thursday (October 29th) at 1:30pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Reverend Gale Lauderman and Jeff Walker officiating.   Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 pm on Wednesday with family present from 2-4 and 6-8.
      Memorial donations are requested to Hospice, Strecker Cancer Center or Reno Volunteer Fire Department.   

Grace E. Francis 

      Grace E. Francis, 71, of Oak Grove, Marietta, passed away at 7:13am on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
      She was born on September 22, 1938, at Louisville, IL, to Lester and Kathryn Woods Daugherty.  Grace was a registered nurse and had worked at Marietta Memorial Hospital and Marietta Convalescent Center.  She was a graduate of Alton Illinois School of Nursing and a member of Marietta Church of Christ.
      On April 20, 1959, she married Andrew Francis who survives with 2 daughters:  Kimberly (Rick) Wellspring of Fleming and Kristine (David) Pressler of Stow, OH, and 2 grandchildren:  Adam and Brittany Wellspring of Fleming.  Also surviving are 2 brothers and 1 sister: Paul and John Daugherty and Margaret Boerwinkle all of Florida.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Glenn Daughtery and sister Geneva Cochran.
      Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 23) at 1:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Dennis Frary officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday after 2:00 pm with family present from 2-4 and 6-8. 
      Memorial contributions are requested to Marietta Memorial Health Foundation, P O Box 97, Marietta, OH 45750.

Herbert “Bill” C. Salser

       Herbert “Bill” C. Salser, 91, formerly of Williamstown, WV,  passed away at 1:05 am on Sunday, October 18, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg.
       He was born on September 3, 1918, in Sherman, WV, a son of W. H. and Elizabeth Salser.  Bill had been employed by American Viscose.
       On June 24, 1946, he married Aubra Huff who preceded him in death on August 5, 1996.
       Bill is survived by 2 daughters:  Linda Salser Hartshorn of Kenna, WV and Norma Wood of Williamstown, granddaughter Kimberly Anderson of St Albans, WV, 3 great grandchildren:  Aerieal Wedekamm, Khali-Naylor Anderson, Gena Anderson, brother Kermit Salser and several nieces and nephews.
       In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great, great granddaughter, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
       At his request, he was cremated and no services will be observed.

Mary M. Grayson 

       Mary M. Grayson, 60, of Vincent, passed away at Ohio State University Medical Center at 9:50 pm on Friday, October 16, 2009.
       She was born on March 22, 1949, in Marietta a daughter of Dwight and Delma McKay Starlin.  Mary was a homemaker and a member of Belpre Church of Christ.
       On January 9, 1972, she married Andy Grayson who survives with 3 daughters and 2 stepsons:  Pam Schriver, Marie (Tim) Garretson of South Carolina, Lori (Tom) Borman of Marietta, Jerry and Terry Truman of Mansfield, 6 grandchildren:  Tiffany, Justin, Nathan, Tony, Jaclyn, Matthew and 2 brothers:  Harley Starlin of Little Hocking and Jim Starlin of Lowell.
       She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and one sister.
       Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (October 20th) at 1:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.  Friends may call at the funeral home of Monday beginning at 4:00 with family present from 4 until 8.  On line condolences may be shared with the family at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.

Susan “Sue” A. Newlon 

       Susan “Sue” A. Newlon, 62, of Lowell passed away at her home at 9:18 pm on Friday, October 16, 2009.
       She was born on January 19, 1947, in Lowell, a daughter of Carl J. Lang, Sr. and Ruth Thieman Lang.  Sue was a homemaker and a motor route carrier for Marietta Times and a home health worker.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at Lowell.
       On June 14, 1964, she married John H. Newlon who survives with 1 son and 2 daughters:  Gene “Bird” (Melissa) Newlon and their children Samantha, Megan, Karley and great grandchildren Terrance and Daisy; Melissa (Alan) Treadway of Marietta and their children Timothy, Thomas, Jessica; Penny (Darren) Whealdon of Lowell and their children Keith, Nikki, Tessi and great grandson Jaiden.  Also surviving are 1 sister and 3 brothers:  Marian Thrasher of Marietta, Carl Lang, Jr. of Waterford, Cecil Lang of Mineral Wells, and Ronald Lang of Lowell.
       She was preceded in death by her parents and great grandson Zachery.
       Memorial services will be held on Thursday (October 22nd) at 7:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 pm on Thursday.
       Memorial contributions may be sent to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.  On line condolences for the family may be sent to:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.

James E. Flowers

       James E. Flowers, 71, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
       At his request, his body was cremated and no services will be held at this time.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Betty Lou Kuhn

       Betty Lou Kuhn, 70, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg.
       She was born on March 9, 1939, in Ripley, WV, a daughter of Homer and Vesta Robey Koon.  Betty was a homemaker and a member of River Valley Community Church of Nazarene and Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary.
       On December 11, 1976, she married Roger Kuhn who preceded her in death on August 10, 2000.
       Betty is survived by 3 sons and 3 daughters:  David Elswick of Vienna, Kenneth (Brooke) Nichols and Gary (Amy) Nichols both of Parkersburg, Donna (Jerry) Owens of Little Hocking, Elizabeth Knighten of New Matamoras, Angela (Joel) Thompson of Parkersburg, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, her brother Larry Koon of Parkersburg, her sister Wilma (Jim) Cuvelier of Stoutsville, OH and several nieces and nephews.
       She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers:  Donald, Homer, Gary, Jerry Koon, 2 sisters:  Barbara Koon and Lita Kellar Nayedo.
       Funeral services will be held on Saturday (October 17th) at 1:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial at East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 on Friday with family present from 2-4 and 6-8. 

Ashlee Jane Scott 

      Ashlee Jane Scott, 38, of Williamstown, passed away at 5:30 am on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
      She was born on February 12, 1971, in Marietta, a daughter of Richard Scott and Lucy Roberts Scott.  Ashlee was a dental hygienist for Dr. Gordon McCarthy.  She was a graduate of Williamstown High School class of 1989, West Liberty State College with a Bachelor of Science degree-Biology with a minor in Chemistry.  She had worked for Kemron Environmental.  She graduated from WVU as a Dental Hygienist, first in her class.  She was a member of Gilman United Methodist Church, Williamstown Legion Auxiliary and was a consultant for Beauty Control.
      Ashlee is survived by her parents, brother Robert Scott of Williamstown, grandparents Robert and Jane Scott, 3 aunts:  Jill (Gus) Poldemann, Becky Scott, Sheila (Mark) Zeune, special friend Tom Lauer, several nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 16th) at 1:00 pm at Gilman United Methodist Church with Reverend Diann O’Bryant officiating.  Cremation will follow with private burial services at the convenience of the family.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home beginning on Wednesday at 6:00.  Family will be present from 6-8 and on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 and at the church on Friday at 12:00 noon.
      The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, P O Box 5, Marietta.  On line condolences may be shared with the family at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.

June Burton

       June Burton, 91, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 2:00 pm at Heartland of Marietta.
       She was born on October 22, 1917, in Belle Valley, Ohio, a daughter of Edmund and Stella Gessel Hupp.  She was a homemaker and had volunteered at Marietta Memorial and Selby General Hospitals and Heartland of Marietta.
       In 1936, she married Allendale Julius “Red” Burton who passed away in 1994.
       June is survived by 2 daughters and 3 sons:  Janice A. (Robert E. deceased) Quick of Marietta, Ronald Allen (Jan) Burton of Williamstown, James Albert (Georgeann) Burton of Atlanta, GA, C. Richard “Bub” (Vicki Lynn) Burton of Canal Winchester, Kimberly Sue (William A.) Reese of Marietta, 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
       She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 13 brothers and sisters.
       Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday (October 16th) at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church with Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant.  Entombment will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held on Thursday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home beginning at 4:00 pm with family present from 4 –8.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, 2545 Farmer’s Drive, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43235.

Lee Robert Prunty

       Lee Robert Prunty, 82, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 12:25 pm at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
       He was born on July 12, 1927, in Marietta, son of Harry Otis and Mattie Jane Merrow Prunty.  Lee was a member of IBEW Local 972 of Marietta, was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII, attended Little Muskingum Congregational Church, and was a member of Masonic American Union Lodge #1.  He was a certified archery instructor for Ohio 4-H program for the past 10 years, Past Commodore of Marietta Boat Club, and a volunteer for Marietta Public Schools.
       He is survived by his wife Dion Hock whom he married on May 23, 1987.  He is also survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters:  Jeff (Karen) Prunty of Marietta and their children Ben, Corry, Adam; Harry (Sandy) Prunty of Virginia Beach, VA and their children Jill, Scott, Katie; Jamie Prunty of Atlanta; Merrilee (Mike) Burton of Marietta and their children Emilie, Greg, Bryan; Peggy (George) Schlicher of Marietta and their children Maggi, Andrea, Jared, Jeremy, 8 great grandchildren and 3 stepsons:  Dustin (Kristin) Becker and their children Amelia and Clara; Joshua (Angie) Becker and their children Mahlen and Blake; Nathan Becker and friend Jenny Yoho and her son Gavin Lemasters.
       He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Albert and sister Alice Davis.
       Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (October 14) at 3:00 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Dick Saltzwadel officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military rites.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning on Tuesday at 2:00 pm with family present from 2-4 and 6-8. 
Donations are requested to Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta.  On line condolences may be shared with the family at:   www.mslfuneralhome.com.

George D. Day

       George D. Day, 83, of Marietta passed away October 11, 2009 surrounded by his family.
       He was born December 11, 1925 in Washington County to the late Charles E. and Leota Hanna Needs Day.  George was a plumber and had retired from Carvers.  He was a member of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 168 and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
       On December 23, 1944 he married Nancy Lucile Williams who died September 2, 1985.
       Surviving is his daughter Carolyn Kay (Douglas) Christopher of Marietta and son Charles E. Day.  Also surviving are grandchildren George Anthony Day, Douglas Perry Christopher, Jr., Charles Daniel Day, Nancy Michelle Becker, Diana Kay Parks, Daniel Edward Christopher, Lacey Kay Day and Charles Edwin Day. Twelve great grandchildren also survive.
       In addition to his wife and parents, a brother Harold F. Day preceded him in death.
       At his request, a private committal service was held at the convenience of his family.    

Barry B. Ward