BROOKE COUNTY OBITUARIES A - J These obituaries are taken from the following local area newspapers: The Review, The Messenger, Hancock County Courier,Weirton Daily Times, and The Brooke County Review. ESTHER L. ADAMS, 82, former resident of Wellsburg, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, in East Earl, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles M. and Anna M. Waldvogel Wiles. She retired from Brooke County Schools in 1976 after 27 years of service. Her last position was as head of the Math Department at Brooke High School. Over the years, she also taught at Follansbee High School and Warwood High School. She was a member of the Chapel Hill Christian Church in Beech Bottom; Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority; the Brooke County Retired School Employees, the AARP; and the Christian Women's Fellowship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Kenton C.; a son and daughter- in-law, Richard K. and Dixie Adams of East Earl; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Rebecca) Peterson of Portville, N.Y.; two brothers, Thomas Wiles of Floyds Knob, Ind., and David Wiles of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a sister, Mary Mueller of Wheeling; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom. ROSCOE ANGUS--Weirton-- Roscoe Howard Angus, 67, of Weirton, died Monday, December 15, 1997. He was a stove tender for Weirton Steel Corp., in the blast furnace department, and a Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jessica Collins Angus; and a brother, Robert. Surviving are his wife, Alysue Kemple Angus; a son, Danny Lee of Weirton; two daughters, Mrs. David (Helen) Gardner of Colliers, and Evelyn Angus at home; a sister, Helen Foglio of Carlsbad, Calif.; a grandson, David Gardner of Colliers. Arrangements by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton. Interment in Union Cemetery, New Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Mooseheart, in care of Weirton Moose Lodge No. 668, at 3967 Main St., Weirton, WV JOSEPHINE BALDAUF--Follansbee-- Josephine L. Baldauf, 78, of Follansbee, died Monday, December 29, 1997, at home. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Ann Scheetz Baldauf; six brothers, John, Lawrence, Ralph, Herman, Clifford and Leo Baldauf; four sisters, Hilda Aspiote, Margaret Stillwell, Emma Straka and Hazel Pursley. Surviving are 13 nephews; 13 great-great nephews; 13 great-great nieces. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, Follansbee. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee. HELEN BAREZINSKY--Colliers-- Helen Barezinsky, 91, of Colliers, died Monday, January 19, 1998. She was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church, Weirton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a son, P. Richard; a daughter, Jane Krzys; her parents, Joseph and Regina Sysko Zembry; two brothers; two grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, John of Monroeville, PA., and Stanley of Wintersville; three daughters, Regina Cupp of Natural Bridge, VA, Alice Kafton of Colliers and Patricia Enrietti of Weirton; 15 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and a great-great- grandson. Arrangements by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton. Interment in St. Paul Cemetery. ALYCE M. BARNARD--Follansbee-- Alyce M. Barnard, 89, of Follansbee, died Wednesday, January 28, 1998. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; a son, Thomas; her parents, Raymond and Mary Farzee Lytle; two brothers. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mary Elaine Barnard of Mingo Junction; four grandchildren, Thomas Barnard of Staten Island, NY, Joseph Barnard and Mrs. William (Nancy) Costlow, both of Mingo Junction, and Susan Barnard, of Rochester, NY; three great grandchildren. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, Follansbee. Interment in St. Johns Cemetery, Follansbee. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Agnes Central School, Mingo Junction. GERALD EDWARD BEATTY, Sr.-- McKinleyville-- Gerald Edward "Jim Bob" Beatty, Sr., 63 of McKinleyville died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997. Born Sept. 24, 1934, in Beech Bottom, he was the son of the late John W. and Ina (Woodburn) Beatty Serafine. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Gerald E. Jr., and a brother Floye. A member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly Church in Wellsburg, he was a retired car dumper from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Steubenville Plant. He was also a volunteer with the Brooke County Special Olympics. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Temple); four sons, Cris and Brian of Wellsburg, Robert of Columbus, and Jay of Colliers; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Ida) Rameriz of Osceola, Ark.; a brother, John W., Jr of Cranberry Township, PA.; a half brother, Sylvester (Butch) Serafine of California; four stepbrothers; Charles Serafine of California, Lou Serafine of Wellsburg, Frank Freeman of Pennsicola, Fla., and Raymond Freeman of Phoenix, AZ; a stepsister Mrs. Harold (Ida) Parsons of Wheeling, his stepmother, Jessie Clow Freeman Beatty of Follansbee; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call on Friday Dec. 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street where services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. James Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. THOMAS BELL--Follansbee--Thomas Bell, 74, of Rockdale Road, Follansbee, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at home. He was a retired mill rite for Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp., a Protestand, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seabright Marshall and Nova Ella Hyde Bell; his foster parents, Clyde and Dorothy Kohout; four sisters, Mary Laberto, Jane Mason, Dorothy Cherry and Laverne Elias. Surviving are his wife, Becky Smediley Bell; two sons, Thomas of Follansbee and Joseph of Columbus, Ind.; two daughters, Nora L. Bell of Follansbee and Mrs. Travis (Amy) McHugh of Wintersville. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home. MARTHA BENDER--Wellsburg--Martha Hall Bender, 87, of 1128 Main Street, Wellsburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, died Monday, December 15, 1997, at home. She was a former secretary and sales person with the Hammond Bag Co., in Wellsburg and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dexter Bender, on January 24, 1987; her parents George adn Bessie Crawford Hall; a brother, Merle Hall; two sisters, Maude Etheridge and Bessie Miller; a niece, Maudine Fuchs. Surviving are two nephews, Merle Etheridge and Harry "Booty" Miller, both of Wellsburg; two nieces, Mrs. Jack (Lila) Pearson of Wellsburg and Mrs. Joe (Virginia) Czestyicki of Follansbee; several great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg. EVERETT E. BENNETT, SR., 46, of Colliers, died Friday May 1, 1998, in Weirton Medical Center. He was an employee of Conrail Corp. as a tackman, and a member of Colliers Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane sue Fluharty Bennett on August 17, 1997; his mother, Ruth McHenry Bennett; a brothere, Harold in 1993. surviving are a son, Everett E. Jr. at home; a daughter Susan A. Bennett, at home; his father, Russell Bennett of Colliers; a brother Ronald of Colliers; a sister Tina Keenan of Colliers. Friends were received at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee where services were held on Monday, May 4. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Follansbee. ELIZABETH "LOUISE" BOWMAN, 80, of Highland Hills Drive, Follansbee, died Saturday, May 23, 1998. She was a retired secretary of Monongahela Power Company, weirton and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Ryan Bowman; a sister, Katherine Janeshak. Surviving are two nephews, Mark Janeshak of Follansbee and Gary Stock of Carlisle, Pa.; a great-niece, Heather Stock of Charleston. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1017 Jefferson St., Follansbee, WV 26037 DENNIS M. BREEN, Sr.--Follansbee-- Dennis M. Breen, Sr., 65, of Follansbee, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at his residence. He was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Steubenville, son of the late Patrick and Catherine MacDonald Breen. He was also precede in death by a sister, Mary Beattie. He was a retired insturment repairman for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel corp., with 40 years of service, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Kafton Breen; two sons, Dennis Jr. of Colliers, and James of Follansbee; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Catherine) Lancaster of Fort Mills, SC, Mrs. William (Susan) Roeder of Wheeling and Ruth Breen at home; three sisters, Jessica Glasser of Carrollton, Jean Breen and Margaret Kaine, both of Imperial, PA; and six grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Fr. Anthony Thurston officiating. Followed by graveside services conducted by the Ohio Valley Memorial Squad in St. John's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice. Wake service at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ELIZA ANN CAMPBELL, formerly of Follansbee, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, in Chackleford, VA. She was the widow of William T. Campbell and is survived by three sons; Robert L., Walter E., Dalton J. Campbell; two daughters, Evelyn Hartless; Rosemary Willis; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. One sister Vilet Weaver and two brothers, James and Ralph Haught of Follansbee. ARNOLD CARROLL--Follansbee--Arnold Carroll, 68, of Willow Lane, Follansbee, died Saturday, February 7, 1998. He was a retired employee of National Steel Corp., Weirton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Carroll; his parents, Newman and Ida Amos Carroll; a brother, Claued. Surviving are a son, Gary of Follansbee; two daughters, mrs. Matthew (Jolena) Brown of Weirton and Sanna Breton of Sherwood, Ark.; two brothers, Clarence of Wellsburg and Otis of Longwood, Fla.; four sisters, Thelma Sole Ellison, Mabel Hooker and Anna Wandling, all of Weirton, and Jolena spear of Wellsburg; two grandchildren. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, Follansbee. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Folansbee. GARY CARROLL, 46, of Neville Street, Follansbee, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Morgantown. He was a construction worker and a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Carroll. Surviving are his mother, Bea Carroll of Follansbee; a sister, Mrs. Jacques (Sanna) Breton of Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, Follansbee. DORIS COEN--Wellsburg--Doris Lyons Coen, 74, of Northview Road, Wellsburg, died Saturday, January 24, 1998. She was a member of the Wellsburg Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents, Dallas and Beatrice Cook Lyone; a brother, Calvin Lyons. Surviving are a son, Larry Coen of Wellsburg; a daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) McAdams of Parker City, Ind.; a brother, Tom Lyons of Wellsburg; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg. EVERETT J. COEN --Wellsburg-- Everett J. Coen, 76, of Wellsburg, died Friday, December 19, 1997. He was a retired employee of Follansbee Steel Corp., with 47 years of service, a member of Wellsburg Church of Christ, and an Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Everett Fay Coen; his parents, Ray and Ethel Yost Coen; a brother; a sister. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Miller Coen; three sons, Erwin and Darrell, both of Wellsburg, and Marvin of Follansbee; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Sharon) Mitchell of Wellsburg, Mrs. John (Charlotte) Minda of West Liberty, and Darlene Smith of Warwood; four brothers, Donald, ernest and Virgil all of Wellsburg, and William of Pueblo, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Birgie) Miller Jr. of Wellsburg, and Mrs. James (Alice) Stevens of Follansbee; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Parkview Memorial Gardens, Wheeling. STELLA TYBUSZEWSKI COITCYZK--Beech Bottom-- Stella Tybuszewski Coitczyk, 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, in Adena. Born Oct. 8, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Frances Dudginsky Tybuszewski. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jules; and three brothers, Joseph, Felix and John. A Catholic by faith, she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Beech Bottom. She was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and a member of the Brooke County Senior Citizens and the Ohio County Senior Center. She is survived by a sister, Anna Sobotta of Wheeling and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, Dec. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Reasners Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg. Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Beech Bottom. The Rev. Charles Teufel officiating. Interment will follow at the Kadesh Chapel Cemetery. GLEN T. COLLINS, 66, of Peace Point, Bethany, died Thursday, May 28, 1998. He was a retired inspector for Weirton Steel and a member of the Riverview Baptist Church, Wellsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Orville and Virginia Lazear Collins; a grandchild, Stacey Collins. Surviving are his wife, Mary Williams Collins; three sons, Glenn "Thomas" Collins Jr. of Humbold, Tenn., Randy L. and Kevin R. Collins, both of Bethany; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Vicky) Webster of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers Lawrence Collins of Avella, Pa. and Bernard Collins of Wellsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Don (Betty) Workman of Follansbee Mrs. Harry (Doris) Burnette of Hampton, Va. and Janice McAlpine of Melrose, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Peace Point Cemetery, Bethany, WV. DAVID KEITH COX, 43, of Leech Street, Weirton, formerly of Cross Creek, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998. He was an employee of Weirton Steel Corp., Tin Mill department, and Weir Lite Mill and a member of Hooverson Heights Church of Christ, Follansbee. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Dewey Cos. Surviving are his wife, Alice Smith Cox; a son, David "Jason" of Weirton; a daughter, Rachel Marie Cox of Steubenville; his mother, Mary Ann Pfister Cox of Cross Creek; a brother, Carl Stephen of Weirton; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in St. John Cemetery, Colliers. GEORGE W. CRINKEY--Anderson, CA--George Walter Crinkey, 80, of Orland, CA, formerly of Wellsburg, died Monday, January 19, 1998, in Rehab Specialties Inn in Anderson, CA. He was retired from Continental Can Co., Hayward, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Black Crinkey. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Crinkey of Orland,; several cousins including George Robert Lauck, James Richard Lauck, Howard Eugene Lauck, Harry Elmer Lauck, margaret Cecelia Diserio, Helen Elizabeth Trimmer, Dorothy Virginia Greene, mary Ruth Stein, and William Black, Jr., all of Wellsburg, and Earl Frederick Lauck of Eaton Rapids, MI. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg. VICTOR CRISCI "Vic",78, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Meadow Drive, Wellsburg, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Melbourne. He was the former owner and president of Mammoth Plastics in Wellsburg, founder of North American Containers in Leominster, Mass. and a member of St. John the evangelist Catholic Church, Wellsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Anna Lombardi Crisci. Surviving are his wife, Madelon Casale Crisci; four sons, Daniel and David Crisci, both of Leominster, Victor Crisci of Key West, Fla. and George Crisci of Hopkinton Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Jeannie) Elliott of Fermany, Mrs. Roger (Sue) Phillips of Fitchburg, Mass. and Mrs. Danny (Nancy) Samrow of Metiare, La.; a sister, Mary Delbobe of Leominster; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Private interment. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. M. ROSALIE CRISS--Wellsburg--M. Rosalie Criss,70, of 100-25th Street, Wellsburg, died Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at home. She was a former employee of Eagle Manufacturing Co., Wellsburg, and a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wellsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Gardner and Amy Stebelton Gardner Medlock; two sisters, Marie Gardner and Loretta Holcomb. Surviving are her husband, Conrad M.; two sons, Paul of Ripley, WV and Roger Criss of Weirton; her stepfather, Gordon Medlock of Canal Winchester, Ohio; two sisters, Elsie Fiessinger of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Margorie Roller of Canal Winchester; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of the James Cancer Center in care of Office of Development, Suite B-13-4-300, 300 10th St., Columbus, OH 43210 HERMAN CROSS--Bethany--Herman Wesley Cross, 66, of Bethany, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at home. He was a retired employee of Weirton Steel Corp., a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermil and Helen Leonard Cross. Surviving are his wife, Jean Gorby Cross; four sons, Keith of Bethany, Michael of Hurricane, WV, Todd of Beech Bottom and Kevin of Portersville, Pa.; a brother, Richard of Bethany; a siter, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Dicks of Hartwood, Va.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom. CLYDE CROSSLEY--Avon Park, FL--Clyde K. Crossley, 80, of Avon Park, Fla, formerly of Wellsburg, died Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in Avon Park. He was a retired manufacturing plant employee, and a Methodist, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Crossley; several brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Betty Holmany Crossley; a son, Charles "Sonny" Crossley of Colliers; a daughter, Mrs. Nolte (Gladys) Van Camp of Follansbee; eight step children; five grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. MARY KAY DEGARMO--Wellsburg--Mary Kay DeGarmo, 55, of Marshall Terrace, Wellsburg, died Friday, February 6, 1998, at home. She was a receptionist with Cardinal Health Co., Elm Grove, Wheeling, and attended the Wellsburg Nazarene Church. She was preceded in death by a son, John Paul; her parents, Homer and Rose Oliver Groves; three sisters. Surviving are her husband, Wayne R.; three sons, Jesse DeGarmo of Wellsburg, Bernard Shorts of Beech Bottom and John Shorts of Colliers; a daughter, Diane Chilcote of Wellsburg; a stepson, Tom DeGarmo of Wellsburg; a stepdaughter, Tina Zabetakis of Millington, MD; a sister, Wilda Parr of Follansbee; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Kadesh Cemetery, Beech Bottom. BEATRICE DILUCCHIO--Beech Bottom-- Beatrice F. Rich Dilucchio, 83, of Valley Haven Geriatric Center, Beech Bottom, died Thursday, December 18, 1997. She was a retired trimmer for the Mine Safety Appliances Co., Pittsburgh, and a Lutheran. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mathilda Miller Rich. Surviving are a daughter, Arlene Lawson of Wheeling; a sister, Mrs. Samuel (Jean) Gaul of Robinson, PA; two grandsons, Eric Lawson of Marietta and Kirk Lawson of Charleston, SC. Memorial Contirbutions may be made to Meals-On- Wheels. WILLIAM "Weedie" DIOTTI, 82, of Windsor Heights, died Friday, May 8, 1998. He was a retired coal miner at Valley Camp Coal Co. No. 1 Mine and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Beech Bottom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gladys Hamilton Diotti; his parents, Albert Lewis and Ruth Lucrezi Diotti; a brother Lewis Albert "GiGi" Diotti. Surviving are a son, Robert of Wheeling; three daughters, Mrs. Chuck (Barbara Lucas) Raymond of Lakeland, Fla.; Mrs. John (Mary Elizabeth) McAdory of Severna Park, Md., and Mrs. Joe (Debi) Klempa of Windsor Heights; two sisters, Mary Martin and Emma Dalson, both of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Wheeling. Interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Windsor Heights Volunteer Fire Department. CATHRINE ECHOLS--Beech Bottom--Cathrine E. Echols, 86, formerly of Hill Street, Beech Bottom, died Saturday, February 7, 1998. She was a member of Warwood Lutheran Church, Warwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jenny Frances Prager; two brothers; two sisters. Surviving are her husband, Marion W. "Bill", a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas D. and Rebecca A. Echols of Princeton, WV; several nieces and nephews. Arrangement by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom. MICHAEL FEGAL--Colliers--Michael Fegal, 40, of Colliers, died Friday, January 30, 1998. He was an employee of the Cove Cab Co., Weirton, and was a member of Mercy Baptist Church, Weirton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Helen Karnoffel Fegal. Surviving are his wife, Joan Marie Wright Fegal; a daughter, Heather Fegal of Weirton; two sons, Andy Fegal of Weirton and Chuckie Smith of Newell; six brothers, Tom Corso of Cape Coral, FL, Frank Jones of Peoria, IL and Robert Lewis, Ben Salen, Danny Saleh and Mohammed Saleh, all of Weirton; four sisters, Inez Poplowski of Steubenville, OH, Lettie Mull of Berlington Center, OH, Helen Williams of Moundsville, WV and Laurie Fegal of Steubenville. Arrangements by Steel & Wolf Funeral Home, Weirton. Interment in St. John Cemetery, Follansbee. WALTER J. FERRARI, Sr.--Wellsburg-- Walter J. "Bananas" Ferrari, Sr., 78, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1997 at the Brightwood Nursing Home, Follansbee. Born Sept. 13, 1919, west Moreland County, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Pierina (Versalaci) Ferrar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn McMunn Ferrar and a brother, Frank Ferrari, Jr. A member of the Wellsburg Christian Church, he was retired from both Windsor Power Coal Company and as a Brooke County School bus driver. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Eltringham); two sons, Frank of Wellburg and Walter, Jr., of Huston, TX; two stepsons, George and Thomas Eltringham, both of Wellsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Beatrice) Bladish of Slovan, PA and Mrs. John (Alna) Adams of Midland, PA, for grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Dec. 28, at the Reasner Funderal Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg. The Reb. Gary Watt will officiate. Burial will follow at the Brooke Cemetery. J. MERLE FORESHA, 81, of Follansbee, formerly of Jewett, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998. He was formerly self employed in his family's trucking business, a retired letter carrier in the Follansbee Post Office, a Methodist and an Army Air Corp. veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvia LeRoy and Dessie Thompson Foresha; two brothers, George A. and Paul L. Foresha. Surviving are a sister, Frances Hawthorne of Cadiz; 15 nieces and nephews; several grand-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Harrison Div., 840 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, Ohio 44514. KENNETH Z. FOSTER, 77, of Eldersville Road, Follansbee, died Friday, May 29, 1998 in Weirton Medical Park. He was a retired employee of Operating Engineers Ohio Local 18, a Navy veteran of World War II and a Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marie Crause Foster; a brother. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Huff Foster; a daughter Mrs. Ace (Judy) Slater of Follansbee; two brothers, Donald of Canton, Ohio and Marvin of Mineral City, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Griffin of Caldwell, Ohio and Doris Griffin of Marietta, Ohio; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg, where services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee. Military graveside services were held by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. BARBARA GIOVANAKIS, 87, formerly of Follansbee, died Friday, May 8, 1998, in Baltimore. She was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton, and co-owner of the former Strand Confectionary, for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; her parents, Michael and Helen Astifidis; two brothers, five sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Irene) Michallas of Baltimore and Mrs. John (Helen) Mellis of Annanpolis, Md.; three grandchildren, Barbara Hedrick of Baltimore, George Michallas of Oak Hill, Va. and Maria Kelley of Annapolis; three great-grandchildren, Steven and Anastasia Hedrick and Kristina Michallas; several cousins. Arrangements by James Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton. LUTA M. GORDON--Bethany--Luta M. Gordon, 93, of Bethany, died Wednesday, December 17, 1997, in Valley Haven Geriatric Center, Beech Bottom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Edwin W. and Mary Helena McElhinny Gordon. She was an elementary school teacher in Ambridge, PA, with 30 years of service, and taught in the Brooke County Schools for several years as an elementary teacher in Bethany, WV. She also worked for Bethany College as a registrar until her retirement. She was a member of the Bethany Memorial Church, and was also a member of the Eastern Star. Surviving are several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Services were at the Bethany Memorial Church, with Pastor Sarah Webb officiating. Interment in Bethany. MICHAEL HARVILLA--Beech Bottom--Michael John Harvilla, 85, of Beech Bottom, formerly of Wheeling, died Sunday, January 25, 1998. He was a retired produce manager of the Kroger supermarket on National Road, Wheeling, and a former member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hrutkay Harvilla; his parents, Stephen and Mary Vargo Harvilla. Surviving are a son, Michael W. of Wheeling; a brother, Andrew of Wheeling; two sisters, Helen Sanzeri and Nellie Sands. Arrangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. LENA MARIE GIVENS HANES, 95, of Northview Road, Wellsburg, died Friday, may 8, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gail R. Hanes; a son, Ralph Hanes; a daughter, Helen Hilt; her parents, Will and Grace Burkhart Givens; four brothers, Creed, Robert, Harry and Clyde Givens; a sister, Elva Fry. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Ducky (Dorothy) Mosser of Follansbee and Ruth Carter of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, including her caregiver, Bill Hilt of Wellsburg; six great- grandchildren' two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg. SANDRA J. CAIN HARDING, 55, of Main Street, Follansbee, died Friday, May 1, 1998, in Weirton Medical Center. She was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley H. and Betty J. Crislip Cain. Surviving are a son, Carl of Akron; a daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Carla) Colley of Wellsburg; two brothers, Wesley E. Cain of Weirton and Gary Cain of Monongah, WV; four grandchildren. Friends were received at the Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg, where services were held on Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. Interment in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee. JEFFREY HERCULES--Benwood-- Jeffrey P. Hercules, 44, of Benwood, Died Saturday, December 13, 1997, in Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He was a former employee of Blaw Knox Rolls and a member of the Thomson United Methodist Church, Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and May Richard Hercules. Surviving are his wife, Lois Roxby Hercules; three daughters, Shannon P. Hercules and Suzanne E. Toxby, both of Wheeling, and Tina L. Atwood of Thomasville, NC; four brothers, Louis of San Bernadino, Calif., Gary of Wheeling, Charles of Kailua, Hawaii, and Sidney of Bridgeport; five sisters, Yvonne Lough of Beech Bottom, Connie Smith of Bridgeport, Trudy Hercules of Washington, DC, Sonya Carroll of St. Clairsville and Brenda Hercules of Wheeling; three grandchildren. Arrangements by McCoy-Crews Funeral Home, Wheeling, WV. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. NELLIE E. HILL --Columbus, Ind.--Nellie Elizabeth Hill, 94, of Columbus, Ind., formerly of Allegheny Street, Follansbee, died Sunday, Jan 18, 1998, in Millers Mary Manor Nursing Home, Hope, Ind. She was a homemaker. She was born June 6, 1903 in Hanlon Station, PA, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Long McDonald. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Hreman R. Hill, who died on March 3, 1987; a son Kenneth Hill in 1984; three brothers; and a sister, Evaleen Mitchell, in 1997. She was a member fo the Follansbee Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Herman D. Hill of Columbus, Ind.; a daughter, Valjean Allen of Niles; a sister, Mary Neely of Weirton; five grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, and a great-great-great grandson. Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, with the Rev. William Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA. MAYBELLE E. HOIT, 69, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., formerly of Short Creek and Wellsburg, died Saturday, May 2, 1998 in Florida. She was a former mental health counselor for the Brooke-Hancock Mental health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd F.. Surviving are two wons, Lloyd "Fred" Jr. and Richard, both of New Smyrna Beach; a daughter, Linda Munsell of Edgewater, Fla., her mother, Lura Belle Johnson of Beech Bottom; a brother, Harry Johnson of Beech Botton; two sisters, Lillian Mathess of Beech Bottom and Wanda Sykes of West Liberty; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, New Smyrna Beach. CLARA ISINGHOOD--Wellsburg--Clara Virginia Earliwine Isinghood, 93, of Commerce Street, Wellsburg, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at home. Shome was a Presbyterian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden R.; a daughter, Alice Viola Isinghood; her parents, William and Lydia Church Earliwine; three brothers, Arthur, Huey and Charles Earliwine; two sisters, Rosa Kinneer and Amanda Pelkey. Surviving are three sons, Wayne Sr., John, and Charles Sr., all of Wellsburg; a daughter, Betty Hanlon of Wellsburg; 10 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment in Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg. MARIE L. BROCIOUS JUDGE--Martins Ferry-- Marie L. Brocious Judge, 65, of Broadway Street, Martins Ferry, formerly of Brilliant and Beech Bottom, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in Wheeling Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Framk B., in 1995; two sons, William and James; her parents, Harold T. and Helen L. Rader Brocious; two sisters, Margorie Carey and Evelyn Mae Underwood; a brother, Harold H. Brocious. Surviving are a sister, Linda Hancher of Follansbee; two grandchildren, Regan Judge of Beech Bottom and James Judge of Martins Ferry. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut and Fifth Streets, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.