November 2009
Bonnie Kay Eaton
Bonnie Kay Quimby Eaton, 65, died on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Grace Hospital in Lakewood, Ohio.
Mrs. Eaton of Marietta was born on October 21, 1944, in Watertown, OH, to Donald Quimby and Catherine Shaner Quimby Lafaber. She was a member of the Marietta Moose Lodge and Marietta Eagles.
She was married to Raymond (Diana) Eaton of Lodi, Ohio, for 25 years. He survives with their 3 children: Tina (Pete) Eaton of Lakewood, Ronald (Jen) Eaton of Indianapolis, and Catherine (Matthew) Burland of Cincinnati; 4 grandchildren: Kiersten and Hannah Eaton of Lakewood, Grace and Noah Eaton of Indianapolis. She is also survived by her step-father Charles LaFaber, brother Bruce (Sue) Quimby of Vero Beach, FL; sisters: Beth Russell and Brenda (Deane) Forshey both of Marietta, sister-in-law Janet Quimby of Marietta; 4 nephews: Jeff Quimby of Marietta, Chris Russell of Columbus, Brandon and Justin Forshey of Marietta; niece Meredith Quimby of Vero Beach, FL. and many close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, Ronald Quimby.
Friends and family may call during visitation from 12 until 4 on Saturday (December 5th) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at the funeral home at 4:00 pm with Reverend Diann O’Bryant officiating. Her burial will be at Watertown Cemetery at a later date.
Leland Fredrick Cornwell
Leland Frederick Cornwell, 72, of Walker and formally of Marietta passed away November 27, 2009 at his home.
Fred was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 16, 1937 to the late Leland and Reba (Krantz) Cornwell. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and had received a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Virginia Tech. Fred had retired from Shell Chemical in Belpre after 27 years of service.
He was married to Beverley Cornwell for 40 years.
Surviving are his children Jennifer (Eddie) Tuttle of Charlotte, NC and Michael (Heide) of Fairfax, VA. Grand children Austyn and Nathan Tuttle and Samantha, Hunter and Emerson Cornwell and Fred’s younger brother Tom (Vivian) Cornwell of Kansas also survive him.
Memorial services will be held 3 pm Friday, December 4th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.
Opal Virgie Slider
Opal Virgie Slider, 94, of Marietta died at 12:45 pm on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at The Marietta Care and Rehab Center.
She was born on January 2, 1915, in Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ona Ethel Casto McBride. She was a member of the Marietta Bible Center Church, O’Neill Senior Center and the Marietta Center Red Hat Society. She was named resident for the month of July 2005, at the Center. Opal retired from B. F. Goodrich after 25 years working in the cafeteria. Opal was an excellent cook, enjoyed playing Bingo and making crafts.
Opal is survived by one granddaughter, Pamela (Max) Lassiter and 3 great grandchildren: Dwayne and Megan Wilson and Toni Lassiter; 2 step great grandchildren, James and Heather Lassiter, 2 sisters: Velma Worstell and Helen Lee and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Reuben Slider, daughter Shirley Farley, son Reuben Eugene and son-in-law Roger Farley, 3 sisters Hazel Simms, Thelma Becker and Jessie Rose McBride; 2 brothers, Robert McBride and Pearl Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Friday (December 4th) at 10:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday after 2:00.
Harriet E. (Wharff) Schneider
Harriet E. (Wharff) Schneider passed away Saturday afternoon November 28, 2009, at Marietta Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 12, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Elizabeth (Cliff) Wharff, and was a graduate of Dexter City High School.
Harriet had worked at Gallaher's Drug Store and was an usherette at the Hippodrome Theatre in Marietta. During World War II, she was employed at the Sylvania Electric Plant. Later, Harriet was an employee of Marietta College.
Harriet was a member of Wagner Union Church, where she belonged to the Ladies Fellowship, and was a former member of both the Stanleyville Ladies Guild and Stanleyville Homemakers Club.
Survivors include one son, Gary Schneider (Julia) of Montgomery, Alabama; two daughters, Karen Schneider of Marietta, and Roberta Ward (Richard) of Reno; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Andy) Dean of California, Aaron Schneider, Hannah Hensley and Andrew Schneider, all of Florida, and Stephanie Ward and Seth Ward of Reno; four great-grandchildren, Allison, Lili, Shelby and Noah; and former daughter-in-law, Dorothy Schneider.
Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Norman R. Schneider, whom she married on January 17, 1943; her parents; sisters Lillian Brda and Ellen Mallett; and brothers, Donald Wharff and Arthur Wharff, Jr.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, with Pastor Gene Ferrell officiating. Burial will be in St. Jacob's Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm on Tuesday until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Michael Lee Ritchie
Michael Lee Ritchie, 53, of Marietta went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 11:40 pm after a long battle with Sarcoidosis. He passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on November 21, 1956, in Marietta, the son of the late Harvey and Jessie Freeland Ritchie. He was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church. Michael enjoyed being outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He was a maintenance engineer and CNC machinist until struck with illness. Sgt. Ritchie served 9 years in the Ohio Army National Guard and also served in the U. S. Navy.
Until they meet again, Michael is survived by his loving wife and caregiver of 33 years, Cynthia I. Weddle Ritchie. He is also survived by 2 sons: Timothy M. (Sarilda) Ritchie of Belpre and Mark A. (Sandra) Ritchie of Piketon, OH; 2 daughters: Andrea N. (Eric) Ritchie of Beverly and Allyssa I. Ritchie of the home; 8 grandchildren: Bailey and Madison Ritchie. Brianna Rosen, Kaelyn Cox, Graci, Laci, Colton, and Jamison Ritchie. Also surviving are 2 brothers: Jerry (Barbara) Ritchie of Tulsa, OK and Roger (Marilyn) Ritchie of Whipple; sister Kay (Donald) Hansen of Marietta; special in-laws, Shirley and Elbert Cox of Marietta and special aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He is also survived by his loving companion from the Reno Lions Club, his pilot dog “Walker”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Isiah Michael Gearhart Ritchie, brothers: Edward, Ricky and Gary Ritchie, sister-in-law Judy Ritchie, grandparents: Brady and Mary Fryman Ritchie, and Ray Leonard and Iva Bell Freeland.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (December 1st) at 2:00pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Baumer officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Bank Cemetery with full military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 on Monday until the hour of the service.
Memorial contributions are requested to McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.
Ethel S. Dearth
Ethel Stanley Dearth, 88, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Williamstown, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Sunbridge Health Care facility in Parkersburg.
She was born on January 22, 1921, in Ravenswood, WV, a daughter of the late Everett S. and Virginia Shokey Finch. Ethel was a member of the North End Church of Christ in Parkersburg. She formerly worked at Fenton Art Glass Company of Williamstown.
She is survived by nephews, Lawrence R. (Sharon) Nowery of Powhatan, VA, and Donald R. (Darlene) Nowery of Springport, MI; nieces, Sue Hutzler of Martinsburg, WV, Rita (Denny) Snelbaker of Manchester, PA, Gloria J. Hall of Williamstown; step children: Dr. John E. (Pat) Dearth of Wheeling, WV, Ronald E. Dearth of Parkersburg, Barbara Elliott of Vienna, Carol Carpenter of Parkersburg, Letha Mae Cline of Belpre, and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, Harry Stanley and daughter Wilma Dean Stanley both of Williamstown; 2 sisters, Beulah Nowery of Vienna, Bonnie Laughlin of Martinsburg, brother Edwin Finch of Martinsburg, second husband Berlin Dearth of Parkersburg, stepson Francis Dearth of Parkersburg, step sons-in-law Archie Carpenter of Parkersburg, Bernie Cline of Belpre and Robert Elliott of Vienna.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (December 2) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Steve Haguewood officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Tuesday at 2:00.
Stanley W. Becker
Stanley W. Becker, 65, of Marietta, passed away at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on June 16, 1944, in Lawrence Township a son of Allie and Betty Smith Becker. Stan was retired from BP/Amoco, was a 1962 graduate of Lawrence High School, a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam, and a member of American Legion Post 64. He enjoyed meeting friends at auctions, playing cards, was an avid NASCAR fan and coin collector, and rooted for OSU Buckeyes.
On May 25, 1979, he married Virginia Boley who survives with his mother, and 2 sons and 1 daughter: Scott Becker and Shanna Becker of Marietta, and Derek Becker of Little Hocking; 4 brothers and 2 sisters: Gale (Audrey) Becker, Wade (Lila) Becker, Floyd (Jane Ann) Becker, Bill (Marilyn) Becker, Ila (Butch) McGregor and Nancy (Chester) Reynolds all of Marietta.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother Eldon.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday (November 28th) at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Reverend Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with full military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 on Friday until the hour of the service. .
Memorial donations are requested to Washington County ARC, P. O. Box 1003, Marietta, OH 45750 or Reno Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 346, Reno, OH 45773.
Robert E. Brown, Sr.
Robert E. Brown, Sr. 87, of Lowell, passed away at his home at 4:50 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
He was born on March 2, 1922, in Marietta, a son of Pearly and Nora Ethel Schafer Brown. Bob had been employed at Remington Rand, owned and operated Browns Confectionary on Putnam Street and retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during WWII, a member of Gilman United Methodist Church, VFW Post 5108, Lowell American Legion Post 750, Macksburg Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Cambridge and Shrine Club of Marietta.
On February 9, 1946, he married Doris Mae Schneeberger who preceded him in death on November 18, 2006.
Bob is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters: Robert Brown, Jr. and Michael Brown both of Lowell, Kathryn (Ronald) Brilliant of Williamstown, and Barbara Leinaar of Battle Creek, MI; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 brothers and 5 sisters: Charles Brown, Neil Brown, Jean McAtee, Mary Kitts, Phyllis Gustafson, Rose Brown and Susan Brown.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brother Leroy Brown and his 2 sisters, Beatrice Brown and Betty Sprague.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday (November 25th) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Reverend Diann O’Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Masterton Cemetery with full military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 on Tuesday with Masonic Services on Tuesday evening at 8:00
Memorial contributions are requested to: Hospice & Home Nursing Service, 210 N. Seventh Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
Dale A. Thornton
Dale A. Thornton, 77, of Marietta, passed away at 1:40 am on Monday, November 16, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on November 30, 1931, in Marietta to Emmer Thornton and Louise Lippencott Thornton. He was a minister at the Church of God in Niles, Ohio and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving in Korea. Dale was a musician and singer. He performed with Mid-Ohio Valley Players and did concerts for the blind.
On June 12, 1956, he married Vonne Worstell who preceded him in death.
Dale is survived by 1 daughter Robyn (Michael) Bayes of Novato, CA, 3 grandchildren: Christopher, Kathryn and Stephen Bayes; 1 brother and 2 sisters: Laura Amos of Fairborn, OH, Wanda Farley of Marietta, Louis Thornton of Beverly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Joe Thornton, and 2 sisters: Mildred Eddy and Delma Thornton.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 at East Lawn Memorial Park with his nephew Joey Thornton officiating with burial following. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday after 2:00 and at the cemetery after 12:00 on Friday.
Bertha Rowell
Bertha M.Rowell, 96 of Williamstown, W.Va., died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 15, 2009.
She was born June 26,1913 in her family home in Layman, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Curtis Greenlees, and Sibyl Irene (Graham) Greenlees.
Bertha graduated from Williamstown High School in 1932. On June 14,1935, she married Daniel E. Rowell who preceded her in death on March 29,1969. She was a homemaker; at age 56 she obtained her LPN nursing license, spending many years as a private duty nurse. She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, and liked canning. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Williamstown, and the Hill Club.
She is survived by two sons, Rodger R. Rowell, and Thomas D. Rowell, and his wife Sandra L., both of Williamstown; daughter Janice M. and her husband James T. Robinson of Fleming, Ohio; Eight grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one nephew, Garold W. Greenlees of Marietta, Ohio.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and grandson Jeffery O. Robinson, two brothers, and one sister; Chester G. Greenlees; Gilbert W. Greenlees; and Grace A. Greenlees.. .
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday (November 20th) at McClure- Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta with Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery; Williamstown. Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, and one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions are requested to: First Presbyterian Church, 314 Fifth Street, Williamstown, WV 26187.
Pearl L. Sparks
Pearl L. Sparks, 79, of Newport passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:37 pm at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 3, 1930, in Newport, a daughter of Fred and Anna Rosenbush Seevers. Pearl was retired from Lafayette Hotel. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, and taking care of her cat Sheeba.
On January 25, 1947, she married Clayton Sparks who passed away on January 28, 2000.
Pearl is survived by one daughter and one son: Marjorie (Jim) Greathouse of Marietta and Rodger (Shelly) Sparks of Newport, grandchildren: Tim (Jenni), Katlin, Linda, Teresa, Doug, Nicki; great grandchildren: Maddie, Kylie, Jalynn, Gavin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son Clayton Eugene, sisters: Betty, Wilda, Irene; brothers: Clealon and Chuck.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (November 16th) at 1:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Reverend Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00pm on Sunday until the hour of the service.
Chloe Wanda Conley
Chloe Wanda Conley, 78, of Marietta, passed away 1:00 am, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at her home.
She was born in East Palestine, Ohio on September 14, 1931 to Lloyd William and Esther Laura Culbertson Mercer. Chloe was a 1950 graduate of Williamstown High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the Valley Harvest Church and the Red Hat Society. When Chloe wasn’t visiting family and friends she enjoyed baking, reading (especially the Bible) and praying for those in need.
In June of 1955, she married Elmer Conley who preceded her in death on January 4, 2002.
Surviving is a daughter Teresa (John) Laing of Millbury, Ohio, a son Kevin (Diana) Conley of Marietta and grandchildren Stephen Laing, Paul Laing, Alison Laing, Kyle Conley and Taryn Conley. Also surviving is her brother William (JoAnn) Mercer and sisters Doll Shelly, Farra Davies, and Eileen Martin. Sister-in-law Wanda (Glen) Moorehead and brother-in-law Larry (Molly) Conley also survive her.
In addition to her parents and husband, a son Gregory Conley, a brother Jack Mercer and sisters Mary Kollert and Evelyn Mercer preceded Chloe in death.
A celebration of her life will be 11 am, November 13th at the Valley Harvest Church located at 104 Tennis Center Dr. with Pastor Madlynne Webber officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Marietta Home Nursing & Hospice, 210 N. 7th St. Marietta, OH 45750 or the Valley Harvest Church.
Ruth Cameron Hayes
Ruth Cameron Hayes, 99 of Marietta, County House Lane, went to her heavenly reward on Sunday, November 8,2009, shortly after noontime at the home of her daughter, Sandra Hines.
Ruth was born on March 27,1910 near Charleston, WV to Samuel and Delia Terry. She was the second of eight children. She married Roy Anderson Hayes on November 12,1934 and moved to Marietta where she became a devoted wife and mother to three children. Ruth was a member of the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene having joined the church in 1935. She served the church as treasurer for more that 25 years, was a member of the church board and taught Sunday School for over 65 years. Ruth and Roy were leaders of the Senior Adult Ministries (SAM Club) in the local church and the Central Ohio District Church of the Nazarene and had been given the Distinguished Service Award for their long dedication to the local church.
Ruth is survived by one daughter, Sandra Hines and her husband Ralph of Marietta, her daughter in-law Patricia Hayes Hastings, of Clearwater, Florida and one son, Terry Hayes and his wife Carol of Lexington, KY. She also has eight grand children and thirteen great grand children. She is survived by her sister Joyce and her husband Elmer Robinson of St. Albans, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy and her son Roy Clifton (Sonny) Hayes.
Services will be at the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene on Colgate and Mill Creek Road Thursday, November 12,2009 at 11:00 AM with the Rev Terry Schmelzenbach and the Rev George Gribben officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in Reno. Friends may call from 4 to 8 at the McClure- Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home in Marietta on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Peggy E. Miller
Peggy E. Miller, 78, of St. Marys, passed away at 9:30 am, November 8, 2009 at Marietta Center.
She was born at Newport on February 17, 1931 to Ralph W. and Mildred Pauline Bogard Van Wey. Peggy was a 1949 graduate of Newport High School and a homemaker. She was a Protestant by faith.
On August 19, 1950 Peggy married Avery Miller who died on October 4, 2000.
Surviving are children Doug (Terri) Miller of St. Marys, Brent (Kathy) Miller of Ashland, KY, and Sheree (Jack) Malone of St. Marys. Also surviving are grandchildren Kyle Miller, Crystal Weaver, Ashley Miller, Josh Miller, Hilaree Malone and Tyson Malone and great grandchildren Lexie Miller, Scotty Bennett and Gaige Schaffer. Brothers David Van Wey of Newport, OH and Ralph “Wick” Van Wey, Jr. of Woodbine, MD also survive her.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by 2 grandsons Jeremiah and Jacob Malone
Funeral Services will be held 2 pm Wednesday, November 11th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 am Wednesday until the hour of service.
Laura R. Stewart
Laura R. Stewart, 64, of Caldwell, passed away at 11:12 am on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 11, 1945, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, to Roy and Dorothy Minor Vanscyoc. Laura was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Nazarene.
She is survived by 3 sons and 3 daughters: Gene Phyllis of Stockport, Gary (Brenda) Wick, Jr. of Marietta, Billy J. (Valerie) Wick of Summerfield, Lori (Mike) McCoy of Stockport, Bobbi Jo Wick, Joy (Bill) Meek of Bellaire, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 1 brother and 5 sisters: Jammie Vanscyoc, Nancy Koon, Violet Hayes, Mary Gaskins, Joann Oliver, and Vera Champion.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 grandchildren.
Friends may call on Wednesday evening (November 4th) from 4 until 9 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home followed by cremation.
