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Herman Arthur Edgell Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 10:30 a.m. posted 9/7/2008 at 3:47:09 PM Herman Arthur Edgell, 75, of 1179 Brush Road, Marietta, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1933 in Coal Run to DeCosta “Ike” and Clara Miller Edgell. He was a 1950 graduate of Beverly High School. He had worked at Shelly & Sands until 1963, and then was self-employed as a barber in Belpre for sixteen years. He was an active member of the Fairview Heights Chapel, being a special buddy to the pastor, and singing in the choir. He was the leader of the Blue Knob Express band and was also in The Tunnel Hill Band. He had a special ministry, playing music at nursing homes as The Lighthouse. Herman is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hahn Edgell, they were married on April 28, 1953; three sons, Tim Edgell (Cindy) of Macksburg, Sam Edgell (Sharon) of Little Hocking and Mark Edgell (June) of Marietta and a daughter, Mary Busch of Marietta; grandchildren, T.J. Edgell (Jennifer), DeLynn Edgell, Amy Powell (Michael), Matthew Edgell (Joy), Sarah Edgell, Josh Busch (fiancé Holly), Andy Busch (fiancé Meagan); great grandchildren, Danielle and Noah Edgell, Zeke Powell, Madelynn and Cate Edgell; uncle Darrell “Dutch” Miller of McConnelsville and his special dogs, Nya and Leah. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Brad Edgell, and uncle, John Miller. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Melvin Conley officiating. Burial will be in Tunnel Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Fairview Heights Chapel or to the Gideons. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Theda B. Rowley Date and Time of Service: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/3/2008 at 12:39:03 PM Theda B. Rowley, 87, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born February 13, 1921 in East Palestine, Ohio to Sterling A. and Jennie Guy Rowley. She graduated from a business college at Salem, Ohio, and was employed for thirty years as secretary in the administration office for Dayton City Schools. After her retirement, she spent several years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, then moved to the Vincent area. She is survived by two sisters, Ruth Woolmaker of Canal Fulton and Delores Gates and her husband, Richard, of Vincent; one brother James, and his wife, Patsy, of Ocala, Florida; several nephews and nieces, including Tim Gates, Cathy Johnson and Donna Venham, all of the Vincent area. Preceding her in death were two infant sisters and sister, Doris Rowley Metheney, and a brother, Robert. There will be a graveside service held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Barlow Central Cemetery, with Pastor A.C. Smith officiating. There will be no visitation. The Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes is handling her arrangements. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Anna Kathleen "Katie" Mixer Carpenter Date and Time of Service: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/2/2008 at 1:24:29 PM Anna Kathleen “Katie” Mixer Carpenter, 75, of Dalzell Road, Whipple, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. She was born June 30, 1933 in Lincoln County, WV to Frederick and Letha Carder Mixer. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and had attended both Mountain State and Washington State community colleges. She had worked for 33 years at AT & T, now Bell Atlantic, retiring in 1985, as a plant assigner. She then worked as a newspaper carrier for the Marietta Times until 1991. She was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church and the Telephone Pioneers. She was a champion pie maker and enjoyed cooking, children, animals, gardening, skiing, golf, bowling, and singing in the church choir. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Carpenter, they were married on May 20, 1972; two sons, Donald Kevin Carpenter (Sarah) of Whipple and Steven Joseph Carpenter (Jeanie) of Whipple; two daughters, Becky Kirkbride (Michael) of Whipple and Brenda Handschumacher (Roger) of Kingman, AZ; eight grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Carpenter, Stephanie Stanley (Carl), Steven Joseph Carpenter, II (Justina), Donald Kirkbride (Whitney), Elisha Barnes (Cliff), Ben Handschumacher (Shoshonna), and Ashley Ullman (Brett); nine great grandchildren; special nephews and niece, David and Kevin Burns and Debbie Tufts, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Frederick and Charles Mixer, a sister, Betty Burns, and a great grandson, Austin Carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Twin Rivers Baptist Church, with Pastor Donald Arbuckle officiating. Burial will be in Salem Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to services, at the church. Donations may be made to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Richard Stoltenberg Date and Time of Service: No Services. posted 9/2/2008 at 9:33:16 AM A. Richard Stoltenberg, 85, of 106 Chippewa Dr. B-1 died peacefully at Marietta Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 29, 2008. Dick was born January 20, 1923 in the family home in Chicago, IL, the second of three sons and a daughter of Raymond W. and Hildur I. Peterson Stoltenberg. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Marietta. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Lichthardt Stoltenberg. Dick and Irene were married March 11, 1945 and were the parents of three children, all surviving: sons David W. Stoltenberg of Seattle, WA and Richard A. Stoltenberg of Phoenix, AZ and daughter Amy Stoltenberg Tulip, of Andover, MA and two granddaughters, Jyl and Erica Stoltenberg, of Seattle, WA and Austin, TX respectively. In addition, he is survived by a sister, Mary J. Coppock. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Raymond and William. Dick was a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering and a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served in WWII. He was a director of the local Salvation Army, and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, American Legion post 64 and Elks Lodge 477. He also served as an official at local crew races and regattas from 1970 to 1985. He joined Du Pont in 1945 at Orange, TX and retired from the Washington Works plant in 1985. At his request, Dick’s body was donated to the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Memorial contributions should be made to the Ohio Nature Conservancy, 1504 W. First Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements have been made by Cawley and Peoples funeral home.

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John Edwin O'Grady Date and Time of Service: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 8/29/2008 at 8:48:08 AM John Edwin O’Grady John Edwin O’Grady, 57, of 618 Front St., Marietta, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 28, 1951 in Marietta to George and Louella Faye Myers O’Grady. He was a 1969 graduate of Marietta High School. He was a chemical operator, employed by Cytec, previously, American Cyanamid, at Willow Island. He was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges, in Marietta. John recently became a member of St. Mary Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, taking his First Holy Communion on December 15, 2007. The loves of his life were his grandchildren, and his dog, Mason. He is survived by his wife, Carol Doan O’Grady, they were married on June 26, 1971; two daughters, Darcie Porter (Chris) of Marietta and Betsy Wood (Dave) of West Columbia, WV; four grandchildren, Henry and Audrey Porter and Hannah and Walker Wood; a brother, George O’Grady of Marietta, a sister, Donna Arnold (Tom) of Marietta and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass will be at 10:00 on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Visitation will be at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Donations may be made to John O’Grady Memorial Fund, c/o Chase Bank, 10 Acme St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Effie "Leona" McCutcheon Date and Time of Service: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 8/27/2008 at 6:13:48 PM Effie “Leona” McCutcheon, 65, of McCutcheon Lane, Cutler, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Marietta Center. She was born February 10, 1943 in Given, WV to Cleo and Eva Thorton Smith. She was a 1961 graduate of Ripley High School. Effie baked wedding cakes and did sewing for people. She was a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church; OES #59 in Marietta and had been Grand Representative of North Dakota in the Eastern Star, and was Home Representative for the local OES district, and was a member of Waterford Grange #231. She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Johnson (John) of Waterford and Phyllis Denton (David) of Fleming; a son, Robert McCutcheon of the home; three grandchildren, Christopher Johnson (Rachelle) of Lowell, Brittany Johnson of Waterford and James Everson of Fleming; three step grandchildren, Angie Weeks (Joe) of Syracuse, OH, Justin Denton (Sara) of Dale, and Christy Denton of Belpre; six great grandchildren, Austin and Katie Johnson, Addis Denton, Daniel McFleish, Rebecca Taylor and Rylan Weeks; five brothers, Cleon Smith (Loretta) of Layman, Cecil Smith (Ramonia) of Guysville, Webster Smith of Bartlett, Albert Smith and Elbert Smith (Jamie)of Proctorville; two sisters, Elva Carter of Abington, VA and Goldie Young (George) of Bellevue, FL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rufus Eugene “Gene” McCutcheon on March 30, 2006, and two great grandsons, Christopher and Daniel Taylor. Funeral services will be held at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lou Whitney officiating. Burial will be at Bartlett Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 on Friday. There will be Eastern Star services held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Donations may be made to the Wesley Township VFD, P.O. Box 92, Bartlett, OH 45713. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, listed below.

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Scott Alan Clay Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m. posted 8/18/2008 at 8:45:46 AM Scott Alan Clay, 51, of Marietta and Walker, WV, died at 1:45 a.m. On Friday, August 15, 2008 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He died due to complications of pneumonia and leukemia. He was born on March 3, 1957, in Marietta, a son of William W. Clay and Jo Callander-Murphy. Scott graduated from Warren High School in 1974. He attended Washington State Community College for two years and received two Associates Degrees in Applied Science and Industrial/Design Drafting. In 1995 he attended Rhinehart Taxidermy School in Wisconsin, and thereafter opened his own taxidermy studio in Pinehurst, closing in 2004. He was employed for the last three years by Boy Scouts of America, Kootaga Council as Camp Ranger. He served two years as Camp Ranger at Camp Arrowhead in Huntington, WV. Scott worked formerly at Sir speedy Printing, Union Carbide Metals in Marietta, and had worked for 16 years at Johns Manville in WV, until the plant closed. He was a member of Marietta Elks Lodge #477, Nendawen Lodge #618 and the National Eagle Scout Association. He received his Eagle Scout on March 30, 1974, his award for Order of the Arrow in the late 1960’s and Vigil in 1974. Scott was very active in his daughter’s basketball career. He coached her AAU team from 1998 to 2002 and was a big fan during her high school playing at Warren High School. He traveled all four years with his family to see Ashley play at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. Scott was also very active in his son’s crafting business where they worked together collecting "junk" and turning it into treasures. He loved fishing and exploring the outdoors and was very involved in helping Charlie’s Blockbuster store build fixtures and encouraged him to hit his sales goals. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Sue Hutchinson Clay, whom he married on October 20, 1979; son, Charlie and daughter Ashley Clay; mother, Jo C. Murphy, all of Marietta; and his pets, Milton, Jules, Sammy and Moe. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, George W. Murphy; grandparents, Harry and Clara Callander, and Paul and Mary Clay; and his favorite pet and friend, Brandy. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Marietta Elks Lodge, #477 will conduct a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Abiding with Scott’s wishes, no formal funeral will be planned. Following Tuesday’s visitation, his body is to be cremated. The family suggests that donations be made to The Boy Scouts of America, c/o Joe Testerman, 1114 Lancaster Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750, to be used for a specific project at Camp Kootaga that Scott dreamed of. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Tony Eugene Wittekind Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 8/15/2008 at 4:11:36 PM Tony Eugene Wittekind, 38, of Strecker Lane, Marietta, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at his residence. He was born December 24, 1969 in Ft. Eustis, VA to Bruce and Patricia “Pat” Snider Wittekind. He had received an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State Community College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Panama Conflict. He was a chemical operator and worked in drafting at Cytec. He was on the board of the Marietta Soccer League, where he was assistant coach for the Marietta Blaze and coach of the Marietta Chaos soccer team. He was an active hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed carpentry, making a set for the Marietta Premiere Show Choir. In addition to his parents of Waterford, Tony is survived by his wife, Gloria Gomez Wittekind, a whom he married on October 5, 1991; his two daughters, Sabrina and Mailina and his son, Anthony, all of the home; his brother, Tim Wittekind of Watertown, his sister, Myla Thomas (Doug) of Reno; his paternal grandparents, Don and Arlene Wittekind of Marietta; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Snider of Waterford and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rondell Snider. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Timothy Huffman as celebrant. Military honors will be observed following the services at the church. There will be a rosary at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Friends may call at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Marietta Soccer League, P.O. Box 405, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Charles David Hilton Date and Time of Service: No Services. posted 8/14/2008 at 9:03:56 AM Charles David Hilton, 42, of St. Rt. 26, Reno, died Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born on July 23, 1966 in Cambridge, Ohio to John David and Lillian Ester Bates Hilton. He is a graduate of Cambridge High School. Charles had worked at the Days Inn and Influent in Marietta. He is survived by his mother; two brothers, John R. Hilton of Ashland, Ohio, Jack L. Hilton (Alice) of Reno; one sister, Lisa A. Mellinger of Cambridge; a close friend, Darren Edwards and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Abiding with his wishes, Charles has been cremated. There will be no public services. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Heidi Jane Petrella Bett Date and Time of Service: Friday, August 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 8/13/2008 at 4:42:45 PM Heidi Jane Petrella Bett, 70, of Chippewa Drive, Marietta, died at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 8, 1937 to William and Jennie Margaret Darios Petrella. Heidi received her nursing degree in 1958 from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Zanesville. She was a Registered Nurse for 40 years, for Marietta Memorial Hospital and Community Action Family Health Service. Heidi was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and The Red Hatters and enjoyed traveling, music, reading and was deeply committed to her family. She is survived by one son, Mark Louis Bett (Stephanie) of Dublin, Ohio; three daughters, Kimberly Ann Modie (James) of Westerville, Ohio, Lou-Ann Bett of Larchmont, NY, and Tina Marie Trombley (Mark) of Westerville; five grandchildren, Wesley A. Wiblin, Christopher Modie, Samantha and Alexandra Flamenbaum and Taylor Trombley; one brother, Craig Petrella (Anita) of Steubenville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. “Lou” Bett on February 27, 1998, and they were married on August 16, 1958. Her parents, infant son, Thomas Matthew Bett and sister, Beverly J. Hartlage also preceded her in death. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, with The Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell celebrating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. There will be a Vigil service at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Donations may be made to the Louis Bett Memorial Fund, c/o Marietta Community Foundation, P. O. Box 77, Marietta, Ohio 45750 or to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Barbara Ann Heckler Morbitzer Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 8/9/2008 at 2:42:51 PM Barbara Ann Heckler Morbitzer, 70, of Second Street, Marietta, died at 8:10 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1938 in Marietta to Charles Davis and Georgia Hendershot Heckler. Barbara graduated from Marietta High School in 1956, attended Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Marietta College in 1960. She married Edward A. Morbitzer, Jr. on August 24, 1961. They lived in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Vancouver, WA, Lombard, IL and Rockwall, TX before returning to Marietta. Barbara was very proud to be a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Girl Scout Leader and a High School Math Teacher. She was the Math Department Chair at Rockwall High School in Texas. Barbara was a life long member of The Gilman United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64. She enjoyed bowling and being a member of the “My Miss Red Hat” group. She is survived by her husband, two sons and daughter, Edward C. of Richardson, TX, Andrew C. (Megan) of San Carlos, CA, and Nancy Ann of Richardson, TX. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Charles D., George E. and Eugene C. Heckler. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at The Gilman United Methodist Church, with The Rev. Diann O’Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Street, The Marietta Food Pantry, 318 Front Street, or The Humane Society of The Ohio Valley, 1210 County House Lane, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert E. Schornstheimer Date and Time of Service: Saturday, August 9, 2 to 4 p.m. posted 8/5/2008 at 8:06:44 AM Robert E. Schornstheimer, 91, of Marietta, died August 1, 2008, at Harmar Place. He was born in Syracuse, NY on April 20, 1917, the son of William and Freda Schafer Schornstheimer. Raised in Kingston and White Plains, NY, he was a 1939 graduate of Purdue University in chemical engineering, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and the chemical engineering honorary, later earning an MBA from Ohio University. After working for Mobil Corporation in New York City, he moved to Marietta in 1946 and was with the B.F. Goodrich Company for 36 years in various capacities, including Plant Engineer, Manufacturing Manager, and the last five years as Environmental and Safety Manager. An earlier marriage to Ruth McKinney of Marietta ended in divorce. In 1969, he married Nancy R. Badger of Marietta. An inventor at heart and holder of ten patents, he retired in 1982 when he and his wife embarked upon the RV life in the winters exploring the USA. Among civic activities, he was a past president of Marietta Rotary Club and 1974 United Appeal Campaign Chairman. In 1988, he and his wife moved to Brevard, NC for 19 years where he was very active in Waste Reduction Partners, an Asheville-based civic program using retired volunteer engineers to advise local and area companies on reducing environmental emission and waste hazards. The program eventually received national recognition through Parade Magazine. He also greatly enjoyed tennis and golf in both places and mountain hiking in Brevard. They returned to Marietta in early 2007 to enter Glenwood Retirement Community. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Janet Mungo of Louisville, CO; two children, Robert L. Schornstheimer and wife, Mary, of Kailua, Hawaii, and Sally J. Schornstheimer of Chapel Hill, NC; three stepchildren, Cathy B. Riedel of Okinawa, Japan, Janice E. Badger and husband, Brian Keith of Orlando, FL, and David M. Badger and wife, Amy, of Columbus, OH; two nephews, David Mungo and wife, Merry, of Superior, CO and Kenneth Mungo of Kingston, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Family members will receive friends on Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. At the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. A later service will be held in Brevard, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Nursing & Hospice, 210 N. Seventh St., Suite 300, Marietta; Rotary Club Safetytown Trust Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 138 Putnam St., Marietta and Salvation Army, 136 Front St., Marietta. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com.

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Edward Walter Smith Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 8/3/2008 at 5:23:38 PM Edward Walter Smith, 70, of Aurora St., Marietta, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 25, 1937 in Queens, NY to Arthur and Saima Kahkonen Smith. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and had attended the University of Florida. He had worked as a purchasing agent at Dover Parkersburg for the last 27 years. He loved collecting and building model trains and cars, woodworking building things and sailing. Ed is survived by his wife, Jeanie Smith of Marietta; a daughter, Susan Bawn (Chris) of Olympia, WA; a son, Art Smith (Lori) of Churchtown; a stepdaughter, Jeanie O’Brien of Marietta and six grandchildren, Abigail and Emily Smith, Philip, Meredith and Victoria Bawn and William O’Brien. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Jewell Smith. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bev Roney officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and up until time of services on Tuesday. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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David Allen Rice Date and Time of Service: Pending posted 8/1/2008 at 2:50:07 PM David Allen Rice, 77, of Cats Creek Road, Lowell, died Friday, August 1, 2008 in Marietta. He was born February 10, 1931 in Marietta to Osmer and Mildred Snyder Rice. He was a 1949 graduate of Lowell High School. He had served in the U.S. Army. He had been a truck driver for Shelly Company in Thornville, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Lowell Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Rummer Rice, they were married on May 22, 1954; two sons, Michael Rice of Marietta and Steven Rice (Tracy) of Lowell; three grandsons, Cory and Marcus Marshall and Tanner Rice; a brother, Donald Rice (Nan) of Scottsboro, Alabama, and several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, there will be a graveside service announced, which will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Lowell. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Raymond "Ray" Carl Lang Date and Time of Service: Monday, August 4, 2008, 4:00 p.m. posted 7/31/2008 at 2:12:18 PM Raymond “Ray” Carl Lang, 40, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born December 12, 1967 in Marietta to Jake and Jackie Lang. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He was an independent representative for Castle Sales, being based in the Colorado and Utah areas. Ray enjoyed Motocross, snowboarding, and bikes. He is survived by his mother, of Marietta; brother, Russell Lang of Morgantown, WV; sister, Debbie DeShetler (Dean) of Seattle, WA; niece and nephew, Ani and Max DeShetler and special friend, Rose Saal. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Mahaffey officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception, at the funeral home, immediately following his services. Donations may be made to Washington County Boys and Girls Club, 136 Front St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Carl E. Wisenbarger, Jr. Date and Time of Service: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 7/28/2008 at 11:05:14 AM Carl Edward Wisenbarger, Jr., 45, of Waterford Road, Marietta, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at his home. He was born November 10, 1962 in Parkersburg, WV to Carl E. and Lois Austin Wisenbarger, Sr. He was a graduate of Ohio University and was products manager at Caron Products, in Reno. He formerly had worked for Forma Scientific and Que Systems. Carl coached his daughters in softball and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Teri Harris Wisenbarger, who he married on August 22, 1992; two daughters, Ashton and Avery of the home; a sister, Debbie Bogard (Rick) of Marietta; nieces and nephews, Brent, Jordan and Shannon Bogard, Luke Harris, Lacey Willoby, Zach, Levi and Cole Robinson; numerous aunts and uncles and his dogs, Hallie and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Michael Campbell officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Ralph Junior Dick Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 7/21/2008 at 4:11:03 PM Ralph Junior Dick, 81, of Poplar Ave., Williamstown, WV, died Sunday morning, July 20, 2008, at his home. He was born January 6, 1927 in Williamstown to Ralph James and Exie Witt Dick. He had worked as a route salesman for Broughton Dairy for 38 years, retiring in 1987. Ralph also had been a contractor, doing siding and painting. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Ralph was one of the two surviving charter members of the American Legion Post 159 of Williamstown. He had attended the Norwood Methodist Church, and currently the First United Methodist Church in Williamstown. He loved spending time with family, cooking, making candy, and working in flowers. He enjoyed talking with neighbors and friends and exchanging stories of childhood. Ralph had many enjoyable days on his patio. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Williams Dick, they were married December 16, 1967; their children, Amanda Spencer (Jim) of Pittsburgh, PA, Amber Campbell (Jeremy) of Middletown, OH and Adam Banks (Cheryl) of Beavertown, OH; his first wife Marilyn Ewing of Beverly, OH, and their children, JoAnne DeEmilia (Frank) of Pembroke Pines, FL, Terry Amos of New Matamoras, OH, Valerie Schmidt (Trent) of Newport, OH, Louise Holland (Everett) of Marietta, OH and D. Carlton Dick of Parkersburg, and Nancy Dick, of Marietta, OH; 30 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; his siblings, Adele Ferguson of Parkersburg, Mary Francis Haddix (Ted) of Palm Harbor, FL, James Thomas Dick of Napa, CA and Verderdeine Singer (Otmer) of Clarksville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jackulene Dick, two brothers, Lester and Robert Dick, a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Dr. Steve Gedon officiating. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, with full military rites observed. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Gordon Rhodes Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 7/21/2008 at 4:07:47 PM Robert Gordon Rhodes, 76, of Rainbow Road, Lowell, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born April 30, 1932 in Elizabeth, WV to Willard W. and Lucy Gay Heinzman Rhodes. He was a graduate of Lowell High School. He had served in the Air Force. He had been employed with River Gas Company, retiring in January of 1981, following over 24 years of employment. He was a member of the Lowell United Methodist Church, the Loyal Order of Moose #2381, and American Legion Post #750. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and time spent at ball games cheering on his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Robert G. Rhodes, II (Jan Holter) of Marietta; four grandchildren, Jennifer Stevens (Todd) of Marietta, Robert G. Rhodes, III (Erika) of Lowell, Howard Rhodes (Ashley) of Lowell and Bethany Rhodes of Marietta and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean Way and Geraldine Forshey. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Debbie Malec officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery , with full military rites. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire & Rescue Squad. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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William Arthur "Tyke" Murphy, III Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 7/21/2008 at 3:20:14 PM William Arthur “Tyke” Murphy, III, 37 of Marietta, died Friday, July 18, 2008. He was born July 5, 1971 to William A. Murphy, Jr. and Georgia M. Baker. He was a member of the Roofers Union in Parkersburg. Survivors, his mother, sister, Deidre Murphy, nephews, Adam and Parker, and niece, Talarie, all of Marietta, also his dog, Chico. Preceded by father, grandparents and dog, Baron. Funeral services Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Melvin Adams officiating. Burial, Stafford Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Cawley & Peoples, 408 Front St., Marietta, to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent to website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Rayph A. "Jack" Ash Date and Time of Service: Monday, July 21, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 7/17/2008 at 1:05:14 PM Rayph Arlen “Jack” Ash, 80, of 170 Hazelwood Road, Marietta, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. He was born June 30, 1928 in Talkington Fork, Doddridge County, WV to Guy Bryan and Dona Belle Stackpole Ash. He graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School, Clarksburg, WV. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1994 from Kardex, in Reno, following 26 years of employment. He was a Methodist, by faith. He was a member of VFW Post 5108, Marietta. Jack is survived by his wife, Reva Marie McDougal Ash, they were married on June 30, 1955; two sons, Guy Paul Ash (Maria) of Reno and Larry Alan Ash (Denise) of Barlow; a daughter, Beth Ann Slider (Shawn) of Rockport, WV; seven grandchildren, Jeremy John, Sandra Marie, Keith Arlen, Kelsey Marie, Haley Renee Ash and Ethan Shawn and Evan Shane Slider; a sister, Lillian Curry (James) of Bridgeport, WV; a brother, Loren Ash of Bristol, WV and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Arlen Ash. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with Pastor Wendy Erb and Bishop Randal Fuson officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park, with full military rites. Friends may call on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and anytime on Sunday, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Parkersburg Oncology, 705 Garfield Ave., Suite 220, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Jacqueline Thacker Boyce Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 7/17/2008 at 9:49:16 AM Jacqueline “Jackie” Boyce, 59, of Marietta, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008. She was born September 27, 1948 to Otto Jackson and Mabel Marie Burchett Thacker. She had been a cashier at Kroger for 19 years. Survivors, husband, Jemmy; stepson, James Boyce (Jan) of Reno; granddaughters, Morgan and Layman; sisters, Doris Drayer (Kenny) of Waterford and Donita Hupp of Pittsburgh, PA; three brothers, Dwight and Vaughn of Marietta and David (Cheri) of Panama City, FL. Preceded by father, mother, and sister, Diana Carpenter. There will be no services. Burial of her ashes will take place in Waterford Cemetery, at a later date. Cawley& Peoples Funeral Homes assisted the family with her arrangements and offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Naomi E. Wickens Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 7/14/2008 at 10:38:52 AM Naomi E. Wickens, 91, formerly of Lowell, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born February 11, 1917 in Lowell to Benjamin and Alma Koenitzer Wickens. She graduated from Lash High School in Zanesville. She had been employed by David Davies, Inc. in Zanesville and Superior Model Company in Cambridge. Naomi had owned and operated Koenwick Antique Shop for 50 years in Lowell. She is survived by a sister, Wanda James of Cambridge. She was preceded in death by her sister, Myrl Reed. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor James Fernihough officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to her services. Donations may be made to The Salvation Army. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Shirley Joann Anthony Date and Time of Service: Monday, July 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 7/11/2008 at 4:22:55 PM Shirley Joann Anthony, 71, of Rainbow Road, Lowell, died Friday morning, July 11, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born October 22, 1936 in Marietta to Ralph and Madeline Williamson Mugrage. She had worked at Washington County Career Center from 1975 to 1996. She had attended Lowell United Methodist Church. Shirley enjoyed playing bingo and time spent with her family. She is survived by her mother, Madeline Miller of Lowell; eight children, Sandra Schilling (Charles), Jeff Anthony (Nancy), Carol Hopp (Donald, Jr.), Jayne Harris (Mark), Cheryl Brooker (Brian), all of Lowell, Tony Anthony (Tammy) of Marietta, Shelly Schexnider (Todd) and Madeline Brooker, of Lowell; 25 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and a brother Kenneth Mugrage (Diane) of Lowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Clyde Anthony, Jr. on January 15, 2005; her father, four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tim Huffman officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from noon until 1 p.m. on Monday. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 406, Lowell, OH 45744. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Mary L. Stevens Date and Time of Service: Friday, June 27, 2008, 10:30 a.m. posted 6/26/2008 at 11:33:07 AM Mary L. Stevens, 88, of Lowell, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Muskingum Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Beverly. She was born June 30, 1919 in Noble County to George and Clara Powell Sidel. She was a member of the Whipple Baptist Church. Mary is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Martha of Lowell, David and Barbara of Beverly, Charles and Brenda of Greenville, SC, and John and Judy of Lowell; daughter-in-law, Freda Stevens of South Amherst ;17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; brother, Charles Sidel (Luella) of Massillon and sister, Martha Stephens (Richard) of Barnesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd M. Stevens in 1980, they had been married on March 31, 1937; a son, Darrell, and two brothers, Howard and Edward Sidel. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with her nephew, The Rev. Allen Sidel, officiating. Entombment will be in East Lawn Mausoleum. The family greeted friends on Thursday. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire & Rescue or to the Beverly-Waterford Township Rescue Squad. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Charles C. Goodwill Date and Time of Service: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 6/24/2008 at 2:39:59 PM Charles C. Goodwill, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Las Vegas. He was born November 10, 1937 in Whipple to the late Charles C. and Beulah Smith Goodwill. He graduated from Salem Liberty High School in 1955 and from Ohio University in 1959. He was a retired Air Force Major, being a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Charles is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Goodwill; daughter, Beth Goodwill (Dan Fischer) of Sacramento, CA; son, Bradley Goodwill (Angie Manning Goodwill) of Seattle, WA; daughter, Staci (Alex) Marquez of San Jose, CA; sister, Ramona (Jack) Schofield of Whipple; brother, Vaughn (Sharon) Goodwill of Portland, OR, and grandchildren, Ethan, Paige and Malia Marquez, Adam, Emileigh and Liam Fisher. Along with his mother and father, he was preceded in death by sisters, Sharon Lewis and Dolores Baker. Memorial services were held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2008, at Palm Mortuary in Eastern Las Vegas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Salem Township Cemetery, with full military rites. A luncheon will follow at noon at the Lower Salem Community Building for friends and relatives. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Adelson Hospice. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes assisted the family with the local arrangements and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Oren Dean "Pete" Perdue Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, June 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 6/21/2008 at 11:54:13 AM Oren Dean “Pete” Perdue, 67, of 2495 Moody Ridge Road, Vincent, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born December 15, 1940 in Belpre to Calvin Harding Perdue and Hazel Geneva Wentz Perdue Wilson. He was a 1958 graduate of Vincent High School. He had worked at Globe International/Interlake Steel for 24 years. He had owned Perdue’s Drive Thru in Parkersburg for eleven years. He was a member of the Barlow Coon Hunters Association and the Barnett Ridge Church of Christ. He loved dogs, horses, cars, motorcycles, and playing pool. Pete is survived by his mother of Barlow, his wife, Phyllis Cremeans Perdue, who he married on November 20, 1965; two daughters, Paula Dee Murray (Mike) of Cambridge and Michelle Leigh Perdue of Vincent; a special family friend, Cindy Burton and boys; three grandchildren, Tyler Dean and Shylah Louise Sprigg, and Stephanie Murray; three siblings, Calvin Clifton Perdue (Sue) of Barlow, Sharon Cunningham of Fleming and Philip Perdue (Judy) of Veto; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Beverly Jean Arnold. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with Wilbur Antill and Dave Holdren officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Bank Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Pete’s family would like to thank Dr. Kelli Cawley and her staff at Strecker Cancer Center and her office at St. Joe’s. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Rodney Paul Paxton Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, June 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 6/20/2008 at 4:17:52 PM Rodney Paul Paxton, 64, of Blue Knob Road, Marietta, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born February 9, 1944 in Walton, WV to Willis Owen and Dorothy Eloise Looney Paxton. He attended Stanleyville School was a U.S. Army veteran. Rodney began working as a truck driver with Iddings Trucking. He spent the majority of his career as a crane operator for Marietta Industrial Enterprises. In 2002, he retired from Silvesco, Inc. Rodney was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Parkersburg. He was a past member of Warren Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, racing stock cars, and riding four wheelers. He was happiest when watching his grandchildren play sports. He is survived by his wife, Vera M. Brockmeier Paxton; son, Rodney Eugene “Gene” (Michele) of Waterford; daughter, Sandy Erb Wilson (Eric) of Westerville; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Mandy, Chelsey and Cody Paxton; Miranda and Michael Fulton and Amy Huck (Kenneth); great grandson, Ashton Huck; brother Dave Paxton (Carol); three sisters, Betty Smith (Arlie), Nancy Haynes (Larry), and Katie Thompson (Bill); two sisters-in-law, Millie Patterson (Lanny)and Barb Hasley (Paul); brother-in-law, Carl Morgan and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Fulton and grandson, Daniel Fulton. Memorial services will be held at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A private burial of Rodney’s ashes will take place at Gravel Bank Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Waterford Athletic Boosters, c/o Wendy Amrine, Treasurer,140 Beebe Road, Waterford, Ohio, 45786. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Richard Lester Weber Date and Time of Service: Friday, June 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m. posted 6/18/2008 at 2:04:32 PM Richard Lester Weber, 78, of Bartlett, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008. He was born June 30, 1929 in Cleveland to Valentine and Bertha Wahlenmaier Weber. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from the Carpenters Union. Richard is survived by his wife, Joan Lovelace Weber, they were married on October 7, 1950; four children, Karen Clester (Robert) Salisbury, NC, Robert Weber (Ruth) of Kent, Kim Mansfield (James) of Athens, Kris Kellis (Kenneth) of Salisbury, NC; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; a brother, Howard Weber (Kay) of Novelty; a sister, Margaret Brenneman of Cuyahoga Falls, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean Wetzel and Esther Weber. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Diana Kinder officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 3:00 p.m., up until time of the services. Burial will be on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls, with military rites. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Patsy L. "Pat" McKenna Date and Time of Service: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 10:30 a.m. posted 6/16/2008 at 12:01:31 PM Patsy Louise “Pat” McKenna, 74, Marietta, died Sunday evening at her home, following an eleven year battle with cancer . Born June 13, 1934, in Marietta, she was the daughter of the late Emery S. and Catherine Howell Kemp. Pat was a 1952 graduate of Marietta High School. She retired from Marietta Savings Bank in 1993, following a career in banking that included more than 20 years at Pioneer Savings. She also had worked at Union Carbide (Bakelite) for several years. Pat was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, where she served on the Board of Deacons; had been a Red Hatter and enjoyed time spent with her garden club. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #64, and the Alpha Iota Business Sorority. On September 2, 1956, she married David L. McKenna, who survives, with a daughter, Darca Dickson (Greg), of Marietta; a son, Patrick McKenna (Kelly), of Bradenton, FL; two grandchildren, Timothy and Kayla McKenna; a sister, Shirley Lutz (Clay), of Williamstown, WV; and three brothers, Ronald Kemp (Vivian), Larry Kemp (Judy), and Jack Kemp (Betty), all of Marietta. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008, at First Congregational Church, 318 Front Street, Marietta, with The Rev. Linda Steelman officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. it is suggested that memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, Home Nursing and Hospice or to the Strecker Cancer Center. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their web-site, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Christopher A. Peoples Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2005, 10:00 a.m. posted 6/9/2008 at 12:23:17 PM Christopher A. Peoples, 29, of Indianapolis, IN, died Saturday, June 7, 2008. Chris is survived by a son, Jonas; his mother, Darla, his father, Donovan; brother, Craig, as well as local family, aunt, Marilynn Peoples Scharff, and uncles Bill and Rick Peoples. Services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg, IN. Visitation on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions suggested to the Jonas Peoples Education Fund, c/o State Bank of Lizton, P.O. Box 96, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Condolences may be sent to Donovan and family by visiting www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Edward "Bob" Dennis Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 6/8/2008 at 10:57:09 AM Robert Edward “Bob” Dennis, 70, of Lowell, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born April 30, 1938 in Ravenna to Robert Edward and Hazel Dennis. He had been a self-employed businessman, and had owned and operated Bob Dennis Auto Sales in Lowell. He enjoyed car shows and was a car collector. Bob is survived by his three sons, Tony (Stephanie) of Marietta, Troy (Kathy) of Byesville and Aaron of Lowell; his daughter, Robin Barth (Bennett) of Marietta; and his wife, Kathy, of Lowell; seven grandchildren, Alex, Owen, Taylor and Tyson Dennis, Jeremy, Justin and Jennifer Barth; and a step son, Joshua Hively (Evelyn) of Lemoore, CA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter, 2225 City Gate Drive, Suite E, Columbus, Ohio 43219. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Mary Louise Brown Date and Time of Service: Friday, June 6, 2008, 10:30 a.m. posted 6/3/2008 at 5:39:39 PM Mary Louise Brown, 87, of Marietta, and formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta. Mary had lived for six months at The Woman’s Home in Marietta. She was born February 27, 1921 in Lowell to Martin H. “Marcus” and Inez I. Reed Moore. Mary had been a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduating from the Marietta Area School of Practical Nursing in 1963. She had worked at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Pediatrics for 23 years, retiring in 1985. She had been a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, AARP, Marietta Senior Citizens, and the Practical Nurses Association of Ohio. She is survived by two sons, David A. Brown (Jane) of Bryan, OH and John C. Brown (Margene) of Marietta; four grandchildren, Jason Brown (Heidi), Courtney Powell (Eric), Nick and Alex Brown; three great grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Brown of Lowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Leo Brown in 1976, four brothers, Harold, Arthur, Howard and Allen, and three sisters, Esther Carver, Ruth Swingle and Joan Walker. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Linda Steelman officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mercy Church Cemetery, in Lowell. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., and up until time of services on Friday. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Kenneth Dean Patterson Date and Time of Service: Friday, May 30, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 6/3/2008 at 8:14:33 AM Kenneth Dean Patterson, 30, of Mount Tom Pines Road, Marietta, died Sunday (May 25, 2008) as a result of an accident. He was born June 6, 1977, in Marietta to Lanny Dean and Millie A. Brockmeier Patterson. He was a 1997 graduate of Marietta High School. He was a member of Elks Lodge 477 and the National Rifle Association. Kenneth was a Catholic by faith. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers, shooting pool, video games and playing cards, especially Texas Hold’em. He is survived by his parents; three sisters, Teri Stevens (friend, Jeremy Howell, and his daughter, Kaitlin) of Marietta, Jill Wright (John) of Winchester, Alisha McIntire (Nate) of Marietta; a brother, Heath Patterson (Autumn) of Marietta; grandmother, Helen Lee of Marietta; nephew, Seth Stevens; six nieces, Jessica, Jennah and Jadyn Wright, McKayla Stevens, Noelle and Chloe Patterson; two aunts, Vera Paxton (Rodney) and Barb Hasley (Paul); two uncles, Charlie Swartz and Carl Morgan; numerous cousins; special friends, Mark Duckworth, Jeremy Ash, Matt “Willie” Williamson and Jon McIntire, and his beloved pet Rottweiler, Brew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brockmeier, Carl Patterson and Don Lee; two aunts, Frances Morgan and Donna Swartz; and two cousins, Kim and Daniel Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Seth Wymer officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and anytime on Thursday, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Elks Lodge services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Donations in Kenneth’s memory may be sent to the funeral home at 408 Front St., Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their Web site, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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David C. Schott Date and Time of Service: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 6/1/2008 at 7:52:42 PM David Charles Schott, 53, of Whipple, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. Dave was a cancer survivor, but died from complications following surgery. He was born May 15, 1955 in Marietta to Charles L. and Elizabeth “Betty” Schilling Schott. He attended Salem-Liberty Elementary and graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1973. He had been employed at Marietta Ignition, Rech Farm Equipment, Marietta Farm and Garden, MIE, and Leslie Equipment Company before making his dream come true of owning his own machine shop in 2004. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Harriettsville, and also a member of the Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, deer hunting, and tractor pulling. He will be missed dearly by his friends and his family. He is survived by his mother of Lowell, his wife, Jane Ann Handschumacher Schott, whom he married on April 21, 1979; two sons, Douglas Charles and Curtis Edward (Sara Stephens); three brothers, Dan (Cindy), Donnie (Linda), Dale (Carylon); three sisters, Debbie (Dave) Biehl, Diane (Chris) Erb, Denise (Mike) Gerber; mother and father-in-law, Hod and Ruth Handschumacher; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Wayne) McAlarney; brother-in-law, Jay (Debbie) Handschumacher; many nieces and nephews and three great nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, Charles P. and Lenora Schott and Leo and Anna Schilling and a brother-in-law, Daryl Handschumacher. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, with the Reverends Tim Huffman, Victor Cinson, and David Huffman con celebrating. Friends may call at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and anytime on Wednesday, where the family will be present from 10:00 a.m. until after the Rosary, which will be prayed at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be at Salem Township Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Henry’s Roofing Fund; Salem Township VFD; Dave and Jane Schott Benefit Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, or to the Strecker Cancer Center. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Stephen C. Moore Date and Time of Service: Monday, June 2, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 5/30/2008 at 4:36:24 PM Stephen Carroll “Steve” Moore, 54, of St. Rt. 676, Stockport, died Friday, May 30, 2008, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born October 20, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV to Robert Carroll Moore and Madeline Marie Smith LaVallee. He had attended Parkersburg South High School. He was a quality control supervisor for Starcon, in Canton. He liked working in the garage, riding his Harley and watching NASCAR. He is survived by his father, Robert, and stepmother, Bettie; his wife, Rhonda Guinn Moore, who he married on October 19, 1985; four children, Jessica Metz and husband, Brian, of Rockport, WV, Zachary, Katelyn, and Cody Moore, all of Stockport; two grandchildren, Brittany and Brody Metz; three sisters, Shelley Compton and husband, Jack, of Mineral Wells, WV, Jackie Lynch, and husband, Randy, of Williamstown, WV, and Roberta “Bert” Nelson and husband, Buddy, of Davisville, WV; a brother, Denny Moore and wife, Bonnie, of Williamstown and a stepbrother, Mike Isner and wife, Vicky, of Washington, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Jim LaVallee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Ron Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Herbert Gail Britton Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 5/20/2008 at 11:52:14 AM Herbert Gail Britton, 79, of Harrisville, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2008, in Marietta, Ohio. He was born August 28, 1928 in Ritchie County. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Mount Olivet Masonic Lodge #3, in Parkersburg; VFW Post 3554 of Harrisville, and American Legion Post #64, Marietta. He is survived by a sister, Donna Britton-Smith of Clovis, CA; a son, Mark Britton of Parkersburg; a daughter, Penny McNutt (Jeff Kehl) of Marietta, and only granddaughter, Meagan McNutt (Andy Busch) of Marietta, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Mae and H. Wellington Britton; sisters, Belle Goff, Buellah Tanzy, Ola Nutt, Jaunita Hanlon, Sherawanna Wesley, and Eloise Risley and brothers, Hosea, Holmes and Lynn Britton. No memorial is planned at this time. His ashes will be taken to the Bethany Cemetery in West Virginia for burial at a later date. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, Marietta, Ohio, assisted the family with his cremation. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Dale Franklin Kernan Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 5/19/2008 at 9:05:20 AM Dale Franklin Kernan, 72, of Virginia Street, Marietta, died Friday evening at his home. Born in Marietta, February 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick and Gladys Ritchie Kernan. Dale was a 1955 graduate of Marietta High School and served his Mold Maker Apprenticeship at Fenton Art Glass Company, where he was employed for 45 years, retiring in March of 1998. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Dale enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing and boating. Also, any time spent with his family. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving, are his wife, Leota Ullman Kernan, whom he married October 22, 1955, and children, Michael David Kernan, Jennifer Owens (Michael), of Marietta, and Maria Brooks (John), of Whipple; grandchildren, Sarah E. Roush (fiancée Jerry Klintworth), and Gregory Roush, of Whipple, and a great-grandson, Colton Klintworth. Also surviving are two step-grandsons, Dustin Drake, of Nashville, TN and Ezra Carpenter, of Lowell; two sisters, Melanie Ashley (David), of Veto Lake, and Elizabeth Whitney (Bill), of Raleigh, NC, and several nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his special K-9 friend, Joey. Dale was preceded in death by Kayla Roush, a granddaughter. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Monsignor John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be in Gravel Bank Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions in Dale’s honor may be directed to the family, in care of the funeral home, 408 Front St., Marietta. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on-line condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Charles W. "Candy Man" Anderson Date and Time of Service: Friday, May 9, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 5/6/2008 at 2:24:38 PM Charles W. “Candy Man” Anderson, 82, of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Marietta, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at his home. He was born September 10, 1925 in North Manchester, IN to George Russell and Etna Wertenburger Anderson. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He had been manager for the VFW in Marietta, and a candy salesman for Wayne Candy Bun Bars. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and 40&8 in Both Marietta and in Fort Wayne. He is survived by a son, Jim Anderson of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Cynthia Few (Jason) of Lowell, Chris Miller (Stacey) of Marietta, Laurie Anderson of St. Petersburg, FL and Amy Anderson of Tampa, FL and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Quinn Anderson, on February 17, 2002, they had been married on July 26, 1946; also preceded by his daughter, Lynn Miller and a sister. Graveside military services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta. There is no visitation. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Cynthia Douglas Greenberg Date and Time of Service: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 5/6/2008 at 8:26:33 AM Cynthia L. Greenberg, 44, died March 25, 2008, in Minnesota. She was born March 24, 1964 in Parkersburg to Arthur Leslie and Donna Jean Douglas. She graduated from Parkersburg South High in 1982, moved to Maplewood, MN, and graduated from Lakewood Community College in 1992 with her RN degree, with honors. She had been employed at Gillette Children’s Hospital and at Whispering Pines Resort, both in Minnesota. She is survived by a daughter, Taylor Greenberg, who survives with Bill Greenberg in Minnesota; brothers, Mark Douglas (Louise) of Leesburg, FL and Craig Douglas of Marietta; sister, Kimberly Benton (John) of Marietta; three nieces, two nephews, three great nieces and nephew, special friends, Trish Dunbar of Mineral Wells, WV and Becky Fultineer of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by a son, Adam Douglas, whose ashes will be buried with Cyndi’s; her parents, grandparents, uncle and aunts. Her memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Neil Parsons officiating. The family will greet friends from noon until time of the service. Thanks to Greg and Tom of Minnesota. She will be missed by many and was loved by all who knew her. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Larry Kent Lupardus Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 5/5/2008 at 1:34:29 PM Larry Kent Lupardus, 72, of Warrior Drive, Vincent, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 2, 1935 in Jackson County, WV to Marshall E. and Geraldine Knopp Lupardus. He was a self employed carpenter. He was Protestant, by faith. Larry was a certified Master Gardener, Eagle Scout, and had been an avid fisherman. He is survived by two sons, Craig Lupardus (Rhonda) of Marietta and Mark Lupardus (Nancy) of Boaz, WV; two daughters, Dee Lupardus of Williamstown, WV and Carrie Sharp (Edd) of Fairborn, OH; four grandchildren, Joshua and Sarah Resnick and Christopher and Megan Lupardus, and one great grandson, Chase Lupardus; two brothers, Roger Lupardus of Vincent and David Lupardus (Barbara) of Vincent; four sisters, Joyce Williams of Marietta, Barbara Proctor (Joe) of Barlow, Erma Louise Miller (John) of Vincent and Donna Hendershot (Vic) of Watertown. Abiding with Larry’s wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no public services. Burial of his ashes will be in Barlow Central Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the Western Washington County Food Pantry or the Barlow VFD. The Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting the family with his arrangements. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences by visiting their website www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Elizabeth Marian Strick Date and Time of Service: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 5/5/2008 at 12:59:09 PM Elizabeth Marian Strick, 97, of Vienna, WV, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, at her home. She was born January 24, 1911 in Lorain, Ohio to John Thomas and Mary Maude Foxall Barnes. She graduated from Lorain High School, and Lorain Business College. She raised her family and lived in Wheeling, WV for over 58 years. Elizabeth was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, and was a past president of the Wheeling Hospital Auxiliary. She lived the last seven years with her daughter in Vienna and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marietta, Ohio. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas (Sue) Strick of Southport, NC and Paul Strick of Bellaire, Ohio; her six daughters, Jane Crock of Cinncinnati, Ohio, Mary Beth (Bob) Lamb of Vienna, WV, Cecilia (Dr. Frederick) Jaecklein of Marquette, MI, Judy (John) Silvestri of New Canaan, CT, Margaret (Pete) Caputo of Bethel Park, PA, and Jacqueline Cherry of New Canaan, CT; 25 grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. Elizabeth was greatly loved by all, especially those who called her mother, grandmother and “GG”. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John Francis Strick on September 29, 1994; a grandson, Robert Stephen Lamb and four brothers, William, John, Edward and James Barnes. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rosary being prayed at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling, WV at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Donations may be made to the St. Mary Church Restoration Fund, 506 Fourth St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Norma Jean Arnold Gerken Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 5/3/2008 at 12:05:41 PM Norma Jean Arnold Gerken, 68, of 915 Whipple Run Road, Whipple, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born May 30, 1939 in Cornerville, Reno area, to Francis Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Lang Arnold. She was a 1956 graduate of Marietta High School. She had worked as a teletype operator for the Marietta Times many years ago. She was a mother, homemaker, and dairy farmer, retiring from the Gerken Dairy Farm. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was involved in the YMCA and had volunteered at the Fearing Township VFD. Norma loved quilting, sewing, exercising, traveling, the sunshine and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Dale Edward Gerken, they were married on November 14, 1959; six children, Joseph Gerken (Marie) of Whipple, Jennifer Gerken (Joel) of Whipple, Robert Gerken (Tina) of Williamsburg, VA, Kenneth Gerken (Jill) of Whipple, Terry Gerken (Lori) of Marietta and Kathie Griffith (Robert) of Girard; eleven grandchildren, Jody Briggs (Mike), Kelly Kent (Eric), Josh Gerken, Brandi Reed, Keelan Gerken, Amanda and Zachary Gerken, Michael and Tyler Gerken, Sophie and Isaac Griffith; three step grandsons, Justin, William and Thomas; three great grandchildren, Grace, Austin and Audrey Kent; a brother, Francis “Junior” Arnold (Carolyn) of Reno, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Donald Arnold. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Visitation will be at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Entombment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum. Donations may be made to the St. Mary Church Restoration Fund, 506 Fourth St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Arthur "Bob" Pauley Date and Time of Service: Friday, April 25, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 4/23/2008 at 3:30:55 PM Robert Arthur “Bob” Pauley, 74, of Brush Road, Marietta, formerly of Stockport went to be with his Lord, Monday, April 21, 2008, at Riverside Hospital, where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1933, the son of the late Harley and Dessie Butcher Pauley. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Korea. While serving his country, Robert met his bride, Mary Kathryn Jones Pauley, whom he married on May 3, 1953. Together, they raised their six children on Rt. 266, in Stockport. He was a mechanic at Central Ohio Coal Co and Shelly & Sands, retiring in 1994 from Central Ohio. He was a strong union man. After his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, and going to Bluegrass festivals throughout the country. Robert enjoyed life and was looking forward to planting his garden that he was always so proud of. He loved to laugh, and enjoyed fishing, but, his greatest joy was getting all his family together for a barbeque. He is survived by, and will be sadly missed, by his wife, Kathy, of 55 years, and his children, Irene and her husband, Jim Davis, of Blue Rock, Jim and his wife, Debbie, of Duncan Falls, Larry and his wife, Carol, of Coolville, Debbie Lilly of League City, TX, Johnny of Lore City and Teresa and her husband, John Matheney of McConnelsville, 21 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and two brothers. He was preceded in death by two sisters, one of them was his twin; two brothers and a grandson, Jeremiah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley& Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Chad McCune officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stockport, with full military honors. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to American Heart or American Lung associations or to the Mt. Olivet Community Church in Stockport. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website,www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Anna Elizabeth Spindler Date and Time of Service: Friday, April 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 4/23/2008 at 12:12:33 PM Anna Elizabeth Spindler, 89, of Marietta, died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2008, at Harmar Place. She was born June 17, 1918 in Washington County to Andrew and Louise Schilling Arnold. She was a graduate of Waterford High School. She had worked at Remington Rand until 1955, and had been a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Anna is survived by three sons, Gary A. Spindler (Colene), William D. Spindler (Natalie) and Charles L. Spindler (Mara Lee), all of Marietta; five grandchildren, Ryan A. Spindler (Cathy), Jason D. Spindler (Amber), Tiffany F. Hoyt (Brad), Matthew Spindler and Carlee Spindler; three great grandchildren, Jamey, Joshua, and Andrew Spindler; a brother, Herman Arnold (Leona) of Waterford, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Edgar Spindler on January 22, 1996; they had been married on November 17, 1951; also by six brothers, Gilbert, Francis, Clarence, Vincent, Eugene and Herbert Arnold and a sister, Hilda Peters. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, with be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at New St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Raleen Ann Heiss Date and Time of Service: Monday, April 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 4/11/2008 at 10:08:57 AM Raleen Ann Heiss, 73, of Christy Road, Marietta, died Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born February 26, 1935 in Marietta to Thomas and Helen McKenna Morris. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Marietta. She had helped in her brother’s business for a few years, Day’s TV. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the CWC, and the Pioneer Squares, Western Square Dancing Club. Raleen is survived by three daughters, Monica Lang (Ronald) of Lowell, Georgeen Edwards (Gary) of Orlando, FL and Bettina Miller (Ivin Adkins) of Marietta; a son, Albert Brooker (Angie) of Orlando; eleven grandchildren, Kyle and Stacie Lang, Aaron, Adam, Andy and Brad Brooker, Rob Woollard, Brennan Johnson, Shannan Edwards, Aimee and Eric Miller; six great grandchildren, Austin and Gavin Brooker, Lexie Wheeler, Kaiden Woollard, Aleaha Brooker and Chad Lang; a brother, Terry Morris (Barb) of Newport, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, George Brooker in 1963;her second husband, William L. Heiss, Jr. in 2005; a sister, Regina Tornes and a nephew, Bobbie Heiss. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with the Rev. Virgil Reischman as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and anytime on Sunday, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Donations may be made to St. John’s School, 17784 St. Rt. 676, Marietta, OH 45750, or to the Warren Twp. VFD, 17305 St. Rt. 550, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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James Douglas "Jim" Radabaugh Date and Time of Service: Announced at a later time. posted 4/7/2008 at 3:23:49 PM James Douglas “Jim” Radabaugh, 88, of Marietta, died Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 28, 1919 in Cincinnati to James L. and Ada Pence Radabaugh. He graduated from Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Ohio University. He had worked at, and retired from, Par Mar Oil. He had also owned and operated the New Mecca Café and the Rio Vista Supper Club and Motel. He was a Mason, member of the Marietta Elks, and past member of the Marietta Country Club. Jim enjoyed golf and most of all enjoyed his grandchildren, they always made him smile. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Wallace Radabaugh, whom he married on August 24, 1940; four children, James “Jay” Radabaugh (Kay) of Lebanon, Ohio, Linda Allen of College Station,Texas, Kathie Hollister (Bill) of Williamstown, WV and Nick Radabaugh (Genice) of Marietta; six grandchildren, Heather Skeith (Robert), Carmel Dellinger (Scott), Dawk Hollister (Kristy), Scott Hollister, Dacia Mantick (R.J.) and Connor Radabaugh; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Hollister, six brothers and four sisters. A celebration of Jim’s life will be announced at a later time. The family has entrusted his cremation arrangements to the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Mary Amanda Coffman Date and Time of Service: Saturday, April 5 , 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 4/3/2008 at 9:13:17 AM Mary Amanda Coffman, 82, of Beebe Road, Waterford, died Monday evening, March 31, 2008, at Muskingum Valley Nursing in Beverly. She was born November 27, 1925 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Pierce and Ova Wode Byrne. She was a member of the Belpre Church of Christ. Mary enjoyed sewing, including making clothes, drapes, and other items for herself and for others. She is survived by her husband, Arthur L. Coffman, they were married on August 16, 1947; a step daughter, Carolyn Sawicki (Edward) of St. Clair Shores, MI; two step sons, William Coffman of Warren, MI and Kenneth Coffman of Traverse City, MI; a step granddaughter, Cindy Millns (Glenn) of St. Clair Shores, MI; two step grandsons, Kenneth Coffman, Jr. of Traverse City and Sean Coffman of St. Clair Shores, MI; and three step great grandsons, Anthony and James Cracchiolo and Robby Coffman. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, St. Rt. 339, with Ron Laughery, Minister, and Teddy Tackett, Minister, officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be directed to the Belpre Church of Christ, 2932 Washington Blvd., Belpre, Ohio 45714. Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Alaina D. Matthews Date and Time of Service: Friday, April 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 4/1/2008 at 3:48:57 PM Alaina Diane Matthews, 32, Marietta, died Monday afternoon, March 31, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born November 17, 1975 in Marietta to John and Karen Oss Matthews. She was a graduate of Ewing School and had worked at the WASCO Workshop. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Alaina is survived by her parents of Marietta; a brother, Nicholas Matthews (Marsha) of Southlake, TX; a sister, Anne Khoury (Hanna) of Marietta; a niece, Katherine Matthews; a nephew, Alexander Matthews; her grandfather, Gerald Matthews of Little Hocking; a special great aunt and great uncle, Mary and Gale Matthews of Marietta, as well as her house mates at Pioneer Children’s Consortium, Polli Metcalf and Nicholas Tilton. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Donations may be made to the non profit organization, Pioneer Children’s Consortium, P.O. Box 105, Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Cynthia Douglas Greenberg Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 4/1/2008 at 1:26:24 PM Cynthia Lee Douglas Greenberg, 44, of Minnesota, and formerly of Parkersburg, WV, died March 25, 2008, in Aitkin, MN. She was cremated, and there will be private, family services held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. On line condolences may be sent to www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Chester Clayton Blevins Date and Time of Service: Thursday, April 3, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 3/31/2008 at 4:44:55 PM Chester Clayton Blevins, 81, of Williamstown, WV, died Sunday evening, March 30, 2008, at Marietta Center. He was born January 3, 1927 in Jenkins, KY to Florida Rose Smith. He was a graduate of Jenkins, KY High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He had been employed at Union Carbide in S. Charleston and in Sisterville, WV, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Marietta YMCA and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Rose Walker (Reaford) of Elkview, WV; two sons, Ted Clayton Blevins (Lisa) of Charleston, SC and Timothy Allen Blevins (Sara) of Litchfield Park, AZ; ten grandchildren, Abel Jackson Walker, Amberrose Jaclyn Walker, Holly Rene Whitlock, Ben Clayton Blevins, Meghan Kate Blevins, Haley Marie Blevins, Emily Sara Blevins, Jason Timothy Blevins, Jacob Maxwell Blevins and Jeanette Diane Blevins-Katenthaler; one great grandchild; a brother Robert Blevins (Sue) of Colorado Springs, CO and a sister, Edith Ballenger (Edwin) of Texas. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanette Lowe Blevins, his mother, a sister, Nancy Mallory, and a brother, William Blevins. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St., Marietta, OH, with The Rev. Steve Gedon officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV, with full military rites. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Brice Harold Norman Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 3/31/2008 at 3:04:49 PM Brice Harold Norman, Staff Sgt. U.S. Army, Retired, 88, of Williamstown, WV, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Harmar Place. He was born August 20, 1919 in Akron, Ohio, to Brooks B. and Laura Surface Norman. His home had been in Williamstown, since his family moved there in 1920. He was a Christian, by faith. Brice served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, also served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion, General George Post #159 in Williamstown and a lifetime member of the VFW in Parkersburg. He is survived by two sisters, Kate Duvall (James) of Boaz, WV and Willa Grace Norman of the family home in Williamstown; two nephews, Timothy L. Duvall (Sue) of Williamstown and Joseph Duvall of Boaz; two nieces, Rebecca Deem (Michael) of Ripley, WV and Judy Duncan (Gene) of Williamstown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Hope Hill and her husband, Dean, and a nephew, Randall Hill. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with The Rev. Steve Gedon officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of service on Wednesday. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, with full military rites. Donations may be made to “Calling Cards for Iraq” c/o The American Legion, General George Post #159, P.O. Box 92, Williamstown, WV 26187. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Leo H. Lang Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 3/29/2008 at 1:34:17 PM Leo Herbert Lang, 84, of Olloch Hill Road, Lowell, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at his home. He was born June 6, 1923 in Lowell to John Louis and Mary Christine Huck Lang. He retired in 1985 from Marietta Metals, following over 30 years of employment. He also was a produce and milk farmer. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was well known for playing music in the area and enjoyed collecting antiques. Leo is survived by his wife, Nadine Marie Brunton Lang, they were married on November 4, 1942; five daughters, Marty McLeod of Marietta, Patty Davis (Brooks) of Lowell, Pauline Knoch (Martin) of Lowell, Marilyn Kitts (and special friend, Charlie) of Coolville, Jeanette Glidden (Mike) of Lowell; three sons, Robert L. Lang (Eileen), Don W. Lang (and special friend, Jill) of Williamstown, WV and Rex K. Lang (Susie) of Lowell; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Francis Lang of Cincinnati and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister, a daughter in law and a son in law. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Lowell, with the Rev. Timothy Huffman as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire & Rescue Squad, Home Nursing & Hospice, or Strecker Cancer Center, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert "Bob" Burke Date and Time of Service: Saturday, March 29, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 3/26/2008 at 4:37:27 PM Robert Burke, 84, of 10 Maple Shade Drive Marietta, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1923 in Marietta to the late Albert and Hazel Curtis Burke. He was a 1942 graduate of Marietta High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II for three years, spending 16 months in India. He was employed at Elkem Metals and retired after 35 years of service. Bob attended the Whitman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a licensed umpire in baseball and had umpired at Marietta College and Marietta High School and was active in local sports programs. He was a member of the Masonic “Mellenik” Lodge #74, now located in Belpre and the VFW Post #5108 in Marietta. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vivian Beard Burke; three sons, Barry S., David R. and Mark A., all of Marietta; four grandchildren, Andrea Burke of Cincinnati, David J. Burke of Hudson, James A. Burke of Parkersburg, WV and Tara D. Burke of Marietta; a brother, Albert O. Burke (Mary) of Washington, DC and a sister, Rachel Brown of Alexandria, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008, with Pastor Rhonda Harris and Pastor Kenneth Boyd officiating. Entombment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum, with full military rites. Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Whitman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 410 Florence St., Belpre, OH 45714. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Barbara Ann Richardson Brunton Date and Time of Service: Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 3/24/2008 at 8:01:32 PM Barbara Ann Richardson Brunton, 83, of Marietta died Sunday evening March 23, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 29, 1924 in Columbus, OH to Leonard Edward and Gladys Zollinger Richardson. She was raised in Glouster, OH while attending and later graduating from Columbus School for Girls in Columbus, OH, and Ward Belmont Academy in Nashville, TN. She also attended Marietta College, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Barbara was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, The Betsey Mills Club and The Marietta Welfare League. For many years she was also involved in the Meals on Wheels program. Barbara was an avid golfer and long time member of Marietta Country Club. Barbara was the beloved wife of Rankin G. Brunton, whom she married on June 22, 1945 in Natchitoches, LA. She was a loving mother of 6 children: Gregory (Brian Wolbaum) of Los Angeles, CA; Geoffrey, Christopher (Candy Davis) and Bruce (Nann) of Marietta; Ann Cohen (Jerry) of Hudson, OH; and Susan Reinmann (Jim) of Avon Lake, OH. She was an adored grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson: Todd, Andrea (mother of great-grandson, Aden Pearson), and Ashley Brunton; Ben and Aimee Brunton; Joanna, Jamie, Jerry and Julie Brunton; Stephanie and Allison Cohen; and Emily, Nicholas and Lara Reinmann. Barbara is also survived by her loving brother L.E. "Dick" Richardson, Jr. (Sharon) of Newark, OH and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Cynthia Wentis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Craig Butler officiating. Entombment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and up until service time on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Earl G. Treadway, Jr. Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 3/21/2008 at 5:20:31 PM Earl Grant Treadway, Jr. Earl Grant Treadway, Jr., 52, of St. Rt. 550, Vincent, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at his home. He was born February 1, 1956 in Canton to Earl Grant and Katherine Henrie Treadway, Sr. He was owner and operator of Barlow Builders. Earl enjoyed cooking , loved to fish, and was an avid gardener. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Brenda McCutcheon Treadway, they were married on July 2, 1977; two sons, Matthew Treadway (Michelle) of Fairborn and Bradley Treadway of the home; a daughter, Katherine “Kit” McCrady (Doug) of Littleton, CO; two grandchildren, Grace and Elijah McCrady; two brothers, Alan Treadway (Melissa) and Brian Treadway (Vicky), all of Fleming and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Eugene Richardson Date and Time of Service: Friday, March 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 3/19/2008 at 8:51:18 AM Robert Eugene Richardson, Sr., 92, of 906 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio passed away at his home on March 18, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Virginia Ewing Richardson; four children: June (Mike) Rough; Robert (Ida) Richardson, Jr., Ann (Dennis) Valentine, and David (Pamela) Richardson; 14 Grandchildren: Joy Goodman, Rebecca Davis, Randall Prentice, Julia Medlyn, Rachel O’Brien, and Paula Crawford; Lee, Aidan, and Zachary Richardson; Susannah Rhodes and Sarah Korodi; Seth, Benjamin, and Gregory Richardson and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph R. Richardson, his mother Julia Russell Richardson, his first wife Evelyn Denny Richardson and his brother Russell. He was born March 30, 1915, in Athens’ County Ohio. Before graduating from high school, he took a job at the Athens’ Messenger to help his family meet expenses. He later graduated from New Paris High School, New Paris, Ohio. In 1944 he bought the Owens Print Shop in Marietta, Ohio and renamed it Richardson Printing Corporation. Shortly after moving to Marietta, his first wife passed away leaving him with two small children. On March 17, 1945, he married Virginia Ewing Richardson. He was President of Richardson Printing for sixty-three years and only stopped going to work a few weeks before his death. He was a member of and co-founder of the Chapel on The Hill. Mr. Richardson was very active in the Marietta community for a number of years including service to the following organizations: Marietta Kiwanis Club, Marietta Chamber of Commerce, Marietta YMCA, Marietta United Way, Marietta City Board of Education, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Washington Technical College, Washington County Vocational School, The Dime Savings Society and Commercial Bank and Trust of Parkersburg. Friends and neighbors may pay their respects at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Thursday, from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Faith Bible Church, 118 South Ninth Street, Williamstown, West Virginia on Friday at 1:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Services will be conducted by The Rev. Ray Witmer. Burial will be in Spring Lawn Cemetery, New Paris, Ohio on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Strecker Cancer Center or the local chapter of the American Heart Association. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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