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Pamela Sue Ritchie Hanes Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 11/11/2008 at 11:23:15 AM Pamela Sue Ritchie Hanes, 54, of Marietta, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Marietta Center. She was born March 26, 1954, in Marietta to Bernard A. and Violet Cox Ritchie. She graduated from Marietta High School in 1972. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Anne “Beth” Hanes of Marietta; a grandson, Logan Matthew Hanes; a brother, William “Bill” Ritchie (Donna) of Columbus; two sisters, June Voshel (Jeff) of Lowell and Linda Reynolds (Kenny) of Marietta and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Matthew David Hanes. Abiding with Pam’s wishes, she was cremated, and there will be a memorial service at a later date. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting the family with her arrangements. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Paul Potter Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, November, 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 11/10/2008 at 8:04:01 AM Robert Paul Potter, 86, formerly of Riverview Drive, Marietta, died at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Marietta Center. He was born on May 25, 1922 in Marietta, to George and Agnus Cassidy Potter. He attended St. Mary Catholic High School. Bob was a WWII veteran, serving in the 10th Armored Division of the United States Army. He retired in 1982 from Eramet Power Plant, formerly Union Carbide, as a Pit Operator. Bob was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the American Legion, Post #64 and enjoyed camping. He is survived by five sons, Robert E. Potter (Fran) of Marietta, Charles G. Potter (Jane ) of Marietta, Mark A. Potter (Evelyn) of Little Hocking, Donald J. Potter (Amy) of Marietta, and James E. Potter (Lou Ann) of Marietta; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gertrude McMurry of North Lima, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Elva Jean Miller Potter, who died on July 17, 2005. They were married on November 9, 1942. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. On Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, with The Rev. John Michael Campbell celebrating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. At the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with a Vigil service being held at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Legion, Post 64. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Marjorie Lou Rinard Oki Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 10/31/2008 at 4:07:59 PM Marjorie Lou Rinard Oki, 74, of Marietta, Ohio, died Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Arbors in Marietta. She was born on March 8, 1934 in New Matamoras, Ohio to Harry E. and Ora Edith Knowlton Rinard. Marjorie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marietta and a past member of the Grace BrethrenChurch in Ashland, where she was a member of the Women’s Circle. She and her husband ring the bells for the Salvation Army in Mansfield and Ashland. She is survived by her husband, Richard Oki, whom she married on January 19, 1963. Her sister, Vaun Billman (Dick) of Ashland also survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front Street, Marietta. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Burial will be Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Vida P. Carson Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 10/25/2008 at 2:18:51 PM Vida P. Carson, 92, of Montgomery Street, Marietta, died Friday, October 24, 2008, at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born May 23, 1916 in Monroe County to Samuel Dye and Louisa Mae Rosenlieb Carson. She had worked at Haas Insurance Agency for many years. Vida enjoyed life and belonged to several organizations. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ; a sixty year member of Marietta Chapter #59, Order of the Eastern Star; Past Matron of the Eastern Star; a fifty year member of the White Shrine #12 and Past Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine, as well as a fifty year member of a Birthday Club. Vida was a fifty year member of Beta Sigma Phi and a former member of the Betsey Mills Club. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and liked to cook and bake pies. She loved her family and cherished her many friends. Vida is survived by her sister, Freda Adams of Scio, two nieces, Sharon Lynn Spring (John) of Columbia, SC and Debra Kay Starkey (Steve) of Zanesville; two great nieces, Julia Louise Richardson (Daniel) of La Mirada, CA and Krista Marie Starkey of Zanesville; and two great nephews, Kevin Adam Spring of Akron and Gregory Michael Starkey of Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Linda Steelman officiating, with burial to follow in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and also at the church for one hour prior to her service on Tuesday. There will be Eastern Star services, followed by White Shrine of Jerusalem services, beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Monday. Donations, in Vida’s memory, may be made to the Memorial Fund at First Congregational Church, 318 Front St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Dorothy V. Benson Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 10/19/2008 at 1:18:01 PM Dorothy V. Benson, 91, of Barlow, died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Marietta Center. She was born December 4, 1916 in Barlow to William and Hazel Skipton Lasure. She was a graduate of Vincent High School and attended Camden Clark Hospital School of Nursing. Dorothy had worked for Dr. Donald Fleming, and retired as postmaster of Barlow Post Office. She was a member of Barlow Presbyterian Church, the Barlow Volunteer Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary. She had helped with the organization of Pee Wee Football at Warren Local School District and had served as a member of the Vincent School Board. She was well known for her unselfish love for family, friends, and community. Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Jane Dickson Corbett (David Wittekind) of Marietta, Jo Ann (Gary) VanWey and Donna (Tom) Weinrich, all of Barlow; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Benson of Vincent; six grandchildren, Cynthia McClay, Marcia Roach, J.D. Benson, Brian Benson, Justina Crousser and Jodi VanWey; twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also survived by her faithful pet, Nancy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step father, Lewis Martin; her husband, Harry A. Benson; son, Jerry J. Benson; brother, Dewey C. Lasure and his wife, Aldene, and step siblings Joann and Kenneth Martin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at The Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Joyce Peck officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Barlow Central Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Barlow Central Cemetery or the Barlow Presbyterian Church. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Robert Lee Hess Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m. posted 10/19/2008 at 10:53:19 AM Robert Lee Hess Robert Lee Hess, 77, of Muskingum Drive, Marietta, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Selby General Hospital. He was born August 15, 1931 in Marietta to Elmer C. and Myrtle Mae Washington Hess. He served eleven years in the National Guard. Bob was a pipefitter, working through Local #168, Plumbers and Pipefitters, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Loyal Order of Moose, #1823, and enjoyed fishing and camping. Bob is survived by his wife, Kathryn Osborn Hess, they were married on September 25, 1954, also by two sons, Daniel and Steven, and a daughter, Lisa Carpenter, all of Marietta, as well as five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9 a.m. up until time of the service. Donations to the American Heart Association. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Paul A. Daniels Date and Time of Service: Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 p.m. posted 10/15/2008 at 12:01:16 PM Paul A. Daniels, 83, formerly of Eighth St., Marietta, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at The Arbors, at Marietta. He was born December 14, 1924 to Arthur C. and Louise R. Daniels. Paul was a very faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where he attended daily mass for as long as he was able. He is survived by a cousin, Anna Rechsteiner. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, to whom he owed everything. They worked, and sacrificed, and cared for Paul, making sure he would have the best life possible. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass will be at noon on Friday, October 17, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Friday for one hour prior to his service at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Shirley Wagner Johnson Date and Time of Service: Monday, October 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 10/15/2008 at 8:54:01 AM Shirley Wagner Johnson, 73, of Eustis, Florida, and formerly of Lowell, died July 25, 2008, in Florida. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Lowell, with Pastor James Fernihough officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Richard G. Knoch Date and Time of Service: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 10/14/2008 at 7:17:39 AM Richard Glenn Knoch, 83, of St. Rt. 821, Whipple, died Sunday, October 12, 2008, at his home. He was born February 27, 1925 in Whipple to Howard and Hulda Zimmer Knoch. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a carpenter, working through Carpenters Union, Local #356, and had also farmed in the Whipple area. Richard was a member of the Warner United Church of Christ,and had served on the church council. He had served on the Salem-Liberty School Board. Richard was known as a loving and devoted husband, a generous and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his three daughters, Yvonne Ritchie (Doug) of Devola, Marilyn Wilson (Chip) of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, and Deb Zimmer of Wise, Virginia; his two sons, Richard N. Knoch (Lynn Morris) of Craig, Montana and Brian Knoch (Rhonda) of Whipple, also fourteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death on March 7, 2005 by his wife, Elva Kehl Knoch., they were married on January 20, 1945; also preceded by a great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Linda Steelman officiating. Burial will be in Salem Township Cemetery, with full military honors. Friends may call at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and also at the church on Thursday one hour prior to his service. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 318 Front St., Marietta, OH 45750. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Donald W. Crosby Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 10/12/2008 at 5:42:48 PM Donald W. Crosby, 72, formerly of Lawton Road, Marietta, died Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Harmar Place. He was born February 11, 1936 in Stoystown, PA to Donald E. and Winifred Donahue Crosby. He was a graduate of the Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, PA. He had been school board president of Seneca High School in Pennsylvania. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Don had worked at Lakes Electric in Erie, before moving to Marietta in 1977. In Marietta, he had worked at Northwest Electric before retiring from Crescent & Sprague in November of 2000. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #64, BPO Elks #477, National Electrical Contractors Association, and was a past president of the Marietta Noon Lions Club. Don was an avid golfer and a member of the Marietta Country Club. He is survived by five daughters, Kathleen Bayhurst (Philip) of Waterford, PA, Colleen Crosby of Moravian Falls, NC, Denise Hinton (Daniel) of Marietta, Dianne Eschbaugh (Mark) of Marietta and Sherri Voytek (Michael) of Centerville, Ohio; two sons, Donald B. “Jay” Crosby (Denise) of Marietta and John D. Crosby (Sandra) of Marietta; eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, Philip, Patrick and Elaine Bayhust; Nicholas, Natasha, Jessica, Grace, and Jonathan Crosby; Jordan and Emily Hinton and Zane, William and Gabriel Eschbaugh; four great grandchildren and four brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Mary Eisert Crosby on May 6, 2001. They had been married on May 28, 1960. Also preceded in death by a brother, John Crosby. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, with full military rites observed. 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 held at 3:00 p.m. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website at www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Rodney Eugene Gaul Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m. posted 10/11/2008 at 2:49:00 PM Rodney Eugene Gaul, 66, of 4 Lewis Pointe Drive, Vincent, Ohio, died Friday, October 10, 2008, at his home. He was born on December 25, 1941, in Sumner, Ohio, to L. Cecil and Barbara Weber Gaul. He retired from Dupont after 42 years, serving the bulk of his career as a Central Maintenance Supervisor. He also served as president of the Dupont Washington Works 25-year Club. Rod was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Additionally, Rod was an active member of the community including serving on the Warren Local School Board for 8 years and serving as president of the Barlow-Vincent PTA and as a Cub Scout Master of Barlow Pack 217. He often volunteered his time supporting various youth sports and recreational activities in the Barlow-Vincent community. He was a strong supporter of the Relay for Life in Washington County, an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and basketball player. Rod also held a black belt in the Fugakukai International Aikido Association. He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Sharon Moore Gaul , they were married on November 22,1963; his daughter, Sara E. Mills (Brian) of West Chester, Ohio; his sons, Michael R. Gaul (Barbara) of Winchester, Virginia, and Jeremy Gaul (Samantha) of Guysville, Ohio; five grandsons, Jacob and Timothy Gaul, Mitchell and Evan Gaul and Alexander Mills; his mother Barbara Gaul Sargent of Sumner, Ohio; a sister, Loretta Murphy (Edward) of Tuppers Plains, Ohio; a brother, Roger Gaul (Paula) of Sumner; his mother-in-law, Hope Moore of Pomeroy, Ohio, and the godparents of his children, Charles Jeffrey and Joyce Ramsey of Torch, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father. A Funeral Liturgy, with Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, with the Reverend Father Robert Gallagher as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Hocking, Ohio. The family will greet friends at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Reverend Father David Huffman will officiate a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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June E. Alexander Sovel Date and Time of Service: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m. posted 10/10/2008 at 11:48:10 AM June Eileen Alexander Sovel, 84, formerly of Burk St., Parkersburg, WV, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born June 25, 1924 in Parkersburg to Claude D. and Goldie J. Dunfee Alexander. June attended Parkersburg High School and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a former member of The Letter Carriers Ladies Auxiliary, both in Parkersburg. One son survives, Donald R. (Karen) Kidwiler, II of Whipple, OH; two grandchildren, Sean Kidwiler and Paula (Larin) Hall; two great grandchildren, Sean Alexander Hall and Kandy Kay Kidwiler, as well as several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Denver V. Sovel; brother, Paul D. Alexander, and daughter in law, Connie Munday Kidwiler. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Hart officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. up until time of the service on Sunday. Donations to Home Nursing & Hospice, or charity of choice. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Marilyn Lee Dodd Date and Time of Service: Friday, October 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 10/7/2008 at 3:15:37 PM Marilyn Lee Dodd, 73, formerly of Third St., Marietta, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at Harmar Place. She was born December 25, 1934 in Steubenville to David McKay and Constance Woodrum Fleming. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, WV. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the D.A.R.,the Colonial Dames and a past member of the Marietta Welfare League. She enjoyed painting and genealogy. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Sherry McKenzie (Doug) of Marietta; her son, Philip W. Lee of Hilliard and five grandchildren, Abigail and Hannah McKenzie and Mallory, Adam and Erin Lee. She was first married to Franklin D. Lee and in 1979 to Charles Collier Dodd, who preceded her in death in 1991. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The family will greet friends at the church following her services. Donations may be made to her church at 320 Second St., Marietta, OH 45750, or to the Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Ave., Columbus, OH 43201. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting her family with the arrangements. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Patricia Ann McKenna Erb Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 10/5/2008 at 12:34:20 PM Patricia Ann McKenna Erb, 59, of 521 Victoria Ave., Williamstown, died at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Marietta on March 17, 1949 to Harold and Loleta McGuire McKenna. Patricia was a 1967 graduate of Williamstown High School and had attended WV University for two years. She was a reporter for The Marietta Times from 1978 until 1981 and then did freelance writing for two years. Following her freelance writing, she worked for the City of Williamstown until the present time as a police clerk and dispatcher, the mayor’s administrative assistant, and the municipal court clerk. She enjoyed writing, was a published author and liked to sew, quilt, and collect teady bears and Fenton art glass. She is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Erb, whom she married in November of 1978, two sons, Thomas Patrick Erb (Jennifer) of Columbus, Ohio and Michael Brady Erb (Stacy) of Williamstown; two grandsons, Joshua Dale and Connor Alan Erb; her mother-in-law, Betty V. Erb of Williamstown; her brother-in-law, Steven D. Erb of Williamstown; two sisters-in-law, Linda D. Bayles (Dennis) of Waverly, WV and Lisa D. Stalnaker (Steve) of Daytona Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Patricia’s memory may be made to a local humane society of the donor’s choice. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Sallie Jane White Date and Time of Service: Monday, October 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 10/3/2008 at 10:28:39 AM Sallie Jane White, 90, of Glenwood, Marietta, passed away peacefully at Marietta Memorial Hospital Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 4:16 p.m. She was born in Marietta to Pressley Milford and Katharine Jeanette McKim White on May 21, 1918. She was a lifeling resident of Marietta, graduating with honors from Marietta High School in 1937. She was also a graduate of Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA, where she was a Wellesley Scholar, and commissioned in the U.S. Navy during WWII. At one time, Sallie had been employed in the Admissions Office at Marietta College, served on the Welfare League and was treasurer of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, where she was a lifelong member. Sallie is survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy White of Marietta; nieces, Kay (Gilbert) King of West Falmouth, MA, Constance (Richard) Tevebaugh of Woodbridge, CT, Barbara (Richard) Stockton of Summit, NJ, Donn (Daniel) Shull of Rockport, TX and Sandia Sommer of Marietta; nephews, Bill (Maureen) Boian of Orange, CT, Stephen (Lauvon) White of Sierra Vista, AZ, Jonathan (Ingrid) White of Columbus, Richard (Debbie) White of North Wilkesboro, NC, Kim (Tanyga) White of Sugar Land, TX, and David (Anita) White of Marietta, as well as numerous great and great great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her good friend, Esther Stowe. In addition to her parents, Sallie was preceded in death by her sister, Caroline Boian and brothers, John Wade White and Pressley M. White, Jr. Services will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with the Very Rev. Richard Heller officiating. The family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, with full military honors. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Corinne Beach Wires Date and Time of Service: Grave side at a later date. posted 9/28/2008 at 12:24:18 PM Corinne Beach Wires of the Barlow/Vincent area passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born August 22, 1921 at Barlow to Ben and Florence Lawton Beach. Corinne attended local schools, graduating from Barlow Vincent Local High School (Warren High School), and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. After her marriage to Darrell E. Wires, the family moved to a Little Hocking farm where they engaged in dairying. Corinne was an elementary and special reading teacher for 34 years. She loved and understood children, and tried to help each one toward maturity. Her interesting and creative projects always helped children learn and grow. In 1978, Darrell and Corinne moved to Apache Junction, AZ, and were later joined by son, Ben. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ada, and beloved husband of forty years. Corinne is survived by son, Beach Wires (Susan), of New Jersey; son, Ben Wires, of Arizona; care givers, nephew Paul Beach and wife, Teresa, of Barlow; grandsons, Beach J. (Ellen), Kent (Maggie), and Adam Wires; great nieces, Jodi Beach Hughey and family, Chris Beach Franks and family, Beth Beach, and Summer Heddleston; great nephews, Alex and Tyler Heddleston; sister-in-law, Virginia Wires Louk (Ray); nieces, Kay Wires and Carolyn Wires Stahl (Jerry); nephews, Harold Wires (Cindy), Richard Wires (Tammy), Roger Wires (Debbie), sister-in-law, Roseen Wires Trout; niece Brenda, nephews Bryan Thrasher, Brett Thrasher (Jamie), and Barry Thrasher, plus many great nieces and nephews. Corinne will be missed deeply by her family and her many, many friends. According to her wishes, she was cremated and a grave side service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the family plot in Barlow Cemetery, where Corinne will be beside her dear husband, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. In her memory donations may be made to Barlow Cemetery, c/o Diane Welch, 525 Brackenridge Road, Vincent, OH 45784. The family requests that fond memories, stories, and condolences be sent to her family at www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Beverly Ann Nau Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/27/2008 at 8:59:43 PM Beverly Ann Nau, 53, of Caldwell, Ohio, died at 9:52 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born on November 9, 1954 in Caldwell to Edward Joseph and Nola Mary Miller Nau. She was a resident of Leans House in Garfield Heights, Ohio for 21years and then moved to Caldwell to be closer to her family. Beverly was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Caldwell. She is survived by one brother, Harold J. Nau (Joan) of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters, Wilma Bates (Kenneth) of Caldwell and Donna Safigan (James) of Clinton, Miss.; two aunts, Gladys Miller of Caldwell and Dorothy Russell of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, with The Rev. Wayne Morris celebrating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Caldwell. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and for one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church. There will be a scripture service at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Leans House, 10000 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and you can send condolences to the family by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Marjorie Ruth Wentz Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 9/22/2008 at 4:49:47 PM Marjorie Ruth Wentz, 83, of St. Rt. 550, Marietta, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Marietta. She was born May 19, 1925 in Dunham Township to Addison Kingsbury and Letha Wilhelm Reynolds, and was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Vincent High School in 1942, and on August 6th. of that year married her surviving spouse, John David Wentz . They recently celebrated their 66th. anniversary. She was a retiree of BF Goodrich and a member of the Barlow-Vincent Church of Christ. Marjorie’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting and cross-stitch, but her favorite times were those spent with her family and especially caring for her grandchildren. Along with her husband, John, she is survived by her daughter, M. Marie McGraw (Joe) of Vincent; two sons, David (Kathy) and Charles (Beverly), both of Marietta; seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Charles Aebi and Elvis Galbreath officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from noon until 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Barlow -Vincent Church of Christ. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Goldie G. Wagner Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/19/2008 at 3:13:14 PM Goldie Geraldine Wagner, 91, of Macksburg, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born February 4, 1917 in New Matamoras to Raymond and Amanda Thomas Westbrook. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Eddy’s Ridge. She is survived by five children, Howard Wagner (Donna) of Macksburg and Herman Wagner (Twila), of Macksburg, Mildred Chandler (Bob) of Lowell, Ralph Wagner of Macksburg and Edie Jackson (Clyde) of Marietta; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; five siblings, Alfred Westbrook (Janice) of Marietta, Janie Eddy of New Matamoras, Lucille Bartmess (Gale)of New Matamoras, Delbert Westbrook (Margaret) of Marietta, and Sara Lou Becker (Ray) of New Matamoras; sister-in-law, Jerry Westbrook of Marietta and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Wagner, on July 4, 1986, they were married in Marietta on March 5, 1935, also preceded by a daughter, Ruth Ella Wagner, brother, Ralph Westbrook, two grandsons, Robert Wagner and Kenney Jackson, a granddaughter, Cheryl Wagner, two daughters-in-law, Marilyn and Jan Wagner, and two sons-in-law, Walter Dale DeLancey and Franklin Seese. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with Lloyd Westbrook officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lowell. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 406, Lowell, OH 45744. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on line condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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George D. Henry Date and Time of Service: Monday, September 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m. posted 9/19/2008 at 12:56:10 PM George D. Henry, 83, of Williamstown, WV, died Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born on January 1, 1925, son of E.J. and Mary E. Henry. He was a World War II Navy veteran. George is survived by his wife, Mary Arnold Henry, they were married on August 17, 1952; sister-in-law, Evelyn Parsons of Vienna, WV, brother-in-law, Don Lowe of McConnelsville; two nieces, Jane Whittington of Vienna and Susan Jaye of Van Nuys, CA, and nephew, Dewayne Parsons of Waverly, WV. He was preceded in death by parents, sister-in-law, Anna Lowe, brother-in-law, O.J. Parsons, and niece, June Aquino. Funeral services will be held at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown. Friends may call on Monday from 12 to 2 p.m. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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James Richard Hennes Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/14/2008 at 1:55:55 PM James Richard Hennes, 70, of Churchtown, died Saturday, September 13, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 1, 1938 in Lackawana, NY to Louis N. and Leona Heiner Hennes. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. He had retired from ODOT in 1996, after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. James is survived by his wife, Joanne C. Weber Hennes, they were married December 28, 1957; seven sons, James R., Jr. of Cleveland, John J. (Pam) of Marietta, Joseph L. of Bloomfield, NJ, Jacob L. (Mary) of Hilliard, Jerome C. (Stacia) of Jeffersonville, Jeffery T. (Kim) of Hampton, VA and Jackson L. (Renee) of Vincent; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rita Derrer and an infant son, Michael J. Hennes. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Churchtown, with the Rev. Virgil Reischman officiating. Visitation will be at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. and the Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m., both on Tuesday. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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Donald F. Bauerbach Date and Time of Service: Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. posted 9/10/2008 at 8:02:22 AM Donald F. Bauerbach, 73, of Marietta went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 8, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lowell on February 4, 1935 to the late John William and Marie Catherine Offenberger Bauerbach. He married Velva Jean Stewart on April 28, 1962. He served his country for eight years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Kardex Systems. He was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He loved serving his Lord as well as church members, family, and friends. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Doug and Kenny of Marietta; two daughters, Becky Strickler (Chris) of Marietta and Debbie Allen (Blake) of St. Augustine, FL.; five grandchildren, Andrew, Sam and Michelle Strickler and Brandi and Morgan Bauerbach, of Marietta; a goddaughter, Angela Bauerbach Ackley (Rick) of Caldwell; two brothers, James and Cecil of Lowell; three sisters, Mary Nicholson (John) of Normantown, WV, Betty Morris (Riley B.) and Joanne Schott (Dean) of Beverly; sister-in-law, Grace Bauerbach of Lowell and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Bauerbach, a brother, David N. Bauerbach, a stepfather, Vearl Newlen and a brother-in-law, Charles Rhodes. The family will accept visitors at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Liturgy, with Mass, will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church on Friday, at 10:00 a.m., with The Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell and Donald’s nephew, The Rev. Wayne Morris concelebrating. Entombment will follow at East Lawn Mausoleum. Donations may be made to St. Mary’s 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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Kathryn Marie Corcoran Date and Time of Service: No service at this time. posted 9/8/2008 at 2:36:44 PM Kathryn Marie Corcoran passed away September 7, 2008, in Marietta, Ohio. Kathryn “Kay” was born in Troy, NY September 26, 1913 to Cecelia Williamsen and Hans Sorensen, both of whom were born in Denmark. She was raised in Watertown, CT. Kay married Charles Joseph Corcoran, Jr. in Chicago, IL on April 15, 1939, the couple later living in Maryland, Florida and Virginia. From 1951 to 1961, Kay served as secretary/treasurer of Jane Marshall Dillon’s Junior Equitation School, in Virginia. Later in 1961, she was recruited by Elizabeth Campbell to assist in the founding of Washington’s public TV station, WETA. She continued working for WETA for the next twenty years, ending her career as the Assistant Director of Information. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Sweet, of Kingston, NY; sons, Tom Corcoran (Pat) of Woodbridge, VA and Pete Corcoran (Susan) of Marietta, OH; daughter, Judy Luebke (Larry) of Collbran, CO; seven grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985, as well as a sister, Edith Curtis, and a brother, Carl Sorensen. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting the family with her cremation arrangements. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in the spring of 2009. Donations, in lieu of flowers may be made to Home Nursing Service & Hospice, 210 N. Seventh St., Suite 300, Marietta, OH 45750 or to the Luebke-Turek Family Charitable Foundation, 57286 PE Road, Collbran, CO 81624. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers online condolences, by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com

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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