Greene County Obits, S
Greene County Obits, S
Compliments of Laura Nelle Poland Mallett
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Floyd T. Scherich, 93, of Columbia Avenue, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., died
Tuesday, April 12, 1988, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling,
W.Va.
He was born Sept. 30, 1894, in Greene County, a son of Joseph L. and Flora
Crider Scherich.
His memberships included the Ohio Lodge No. 1 AF&AM and the 32nd Degree
Scotchish Rite Mason and the Stone Presbyterian Church, Elm Grove,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Mr. Scherich was a veteran of World War l and was a retired school teacher,
having taught for more than 50 years in the Ohio County Schools in West Va.
Surviving are his wife, Mabel Guess Scherich; two daughters, Norma Jean
Rush of Glen Burnie, Md. and Ruth Ann Scherich, at home; a brother,
Sherman Scherich of Washington; a sister, F. Mabel Scherich of Wheeling,
W. Va.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Ethel Wood and a brother, George Scherich.
more:
Scherich- Friends of Floyd T. Scherich of Columbia Ave., Elm Grove,
Wheeling, W. Va., who died Tues., April 12, 1988, will be received
in the Kenner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, Wednesday
and Thursday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. Services are incomplete
and arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's paper. The family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the Stone Presbyterian
Church Building Maintenance Fund, 25 East Cove Ave., Wheeling, W. Va.
26003
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RUBY D. SCHERICH, 88, of Waynesburg, died at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19,
1990, in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1901, in Richhill Twonship, a daughter of Frank
and Viney Caldwell Durbin.
Prior to moving to Waynesburg in 1979, Mrs. Scherich had spent her entire
life in Richhill Township.
She was a member of the South Wheeling Baptist Church, where she had formerly
served as the church treasurer and Sunday school teacher.
Mrs. Scherich belonged to the Ross Hill Garden Club and was an active
volunteer with the Wind Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
Prior to her marriage, she taught elementaary school in the Crabapple
area.
Mrs. Scherich was a graduate of Richhill High School.
On October 15, 1921, she married Herbert Paul Scherich Sr., who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mes. Kermit (Christine) Staggers of Cape
Coral, Fla.; two sons, H.Paul Scherich Jr. of Evans City and Francis
Scherich of Liberty Hill, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in death
by a sister, Ivy Lazear.
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A. G. "Bert" Scott, 80, of Holbrook, R D 1 died of a heart attack in
his home at 7:30PM Sunday, June 26, 1966. He war born April 20, 1886 in
Center Township, a son of Edmund S. and Mary Salone Orndoff Scott.
He was employed by Carnagie Gas Company for 30 years and retired 17 years
ago as a field foreman. He had resided at Prosperity and Waynesburg
and following his retirement operated a farm in Center Township.
Mr. Scott was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.
He was a prominent Mason, with his Masonic affiliations including
membership in Waynesburg Lodge 153; Washington Royal Arch Lodge 150; Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite, at New Castle, and the Syria Temple at Pittsburgh.
He was also a member of Harveys Grange 1444 and of the Pennsylvania
Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Surviving are his Wife, Ilde Phillips Scott, whom he married Nov. 26,
1908; three sons, Harold, of New Canaan, Conn.; Edmund, of Ewchland,
and Roger, of Millville, N.J.; six grandchildren, and one sister,
Mrs. Bernzel Mitchell, of Ruff Creek. A brother and sister are deceased.
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Mrs. Anna Blanche Scott, 76, wife of Harry C. Scott 328 West Chestnut
Street, died in her home Friday morning, September 21, 1951, at 3:40 o'clock
following a long illness.
She was born Dec. 12, 1874, in Rogersville, Greene County, a daughter
of William and Rachel McGlumphy Church. She was one of six children.
On June 29, 1895 she was married to Harry C. Scott, and the family moved
to Washington in 1902.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of the P.O. of A., Daughter
of America, of WBA No. 101, and of Dames of Malta.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons; Ralph C. and James
E. Scott, Washington; a brother, Harry L. Church, Washington; two sisters
Laura wife of R. J. Lepper, Encinitas, Calif; Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart,
Waynesburg; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A sister and brother preceded her in death. A daughter died in infancy.
Buried in Washington Cem; newspaper clipping from Washington Pa.
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Mrs. Anna Priscilla Powers Scott, aged 67, wife of William L. Scott,
of near Graysville, died at her home Sunday, June 24, 1934 at 1:30p.m.,
following an illness of one year.
A daughter of Milton and Mary E. RUSH Powers, she was born July 25, 1867,
in Morris township, this county. Forty-three years ago she married
William L. Scott, who survives with two children, Harry M. Scott, of
Reading, and Mrs. Bernice May ROSS, of Graysville. One brother, Jacob B.
Powers, lives at Sycamore, and one sister, Mrs. Alice WEBSTER, at Ninevah.
Mrs. Scott was a member of the South Ten Mile Baptist church.
Funeral services will be held at the Scott home Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The rites will be in charge of Rev. John C. Myers, assisted by
Rev. Harold Lptz (sic). Interment will be in the Rosemont cemetery,
at Rogersville.
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MRS. BESSIE CLOVIS SCOTT, 74, of Holbrook, R. D. 1, died at 10:30 A.M.
Sunday, July 5, 1953 in the Greene County Memorial Hospital after a
short illness. She was born January 31, 1879 at Pine Bank, a daughter of
Marion Clovis and Sarah Eakin Clovis. On April 6, 1898, she married J. Lon
Scott, who survives. All her married life was spent in the Holbrook
community where she was a member of the Holbrook Christian Church.
Surviving, besides her husband, are three daughters, Claudia, wife of
John E. Lewis, and Belle, wife of Duane Hughes, both of Holbrook,
and Mary, wife of Andrew Gillogly, of Washington; a son, John Scott, of
Holbrook, R. D. l. Ten grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. Atha Hoy and Mrs. Mattie Jones both of Pine Bank, and a brother,
John Clovis, of Waynesburg. One son is deceased.
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Waynesburg, March 6, (1941) Edmond S. Scott, 79, prominent Greene
County resident, died at o'clock this afternoon in the house of his daughter
Mrs. W. Mitchell on Ruff Creek, Waynesburg R. D. 6. He had been in ill health
for five years and ill 10 days but was thought he was improving and his death
was due to a heart Aliment.
Son of Thomas and Eliza McGlumphy Scott, he was born April 1861, in Center
Township all his life was spent in Claylick, in Center Township. For the
last three years he made his home with his daughter. He was a successful
farmer and stockman.
He was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Mary Orndoff Scott, died in
1927, and his second, Mrs. Emily Dagan Scott of Beaver County, whom he
married in 1931, died in 1932.
Surviving are four children: A. G. Scott of Waynesburg; Floyd Scott of
Washington; Mrs. Anna Morris, of Sandy Lake, near Sharon and Mrs. Bernzelle
Mitchell, of Ruff Creek in whose home he died. Three brothers and two
sisters Thomas Scott, of Rutan; J. E. (Colonel) Scott of Minerva OH; James
Scott of Waynesburg, R. D. 4. and Mrs. Emma John of Millersport OH; 15
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Scott was a member of the Claylick Methodist Church.
Short services will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock. In the Mitchell
house, with additional services in the Rogersville Methodist church.
In Charge of the Rev. A. E. Taylor and the Rev. Lindley Shearer. Burial
will be in the Rosemont Cemetery.
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Miss Eldora Scott 1899-1921
Miss Eldora Scott, aged 22 years, daughter of James and Minerva WARD Scott,
of Hargus Creek, died Friday Morning, September 30, at the home of her
parents after a three years' illness due to tuberculosis.
She was born January, 1899 and was a consistent member of the Christian
church.
Besides her parents, one brother, Gail Scott, of Hargus Creek, and one
sister, Miss Roxie Scott, at home, survive. Funeral Services were held
at the Scott home Sunday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev.
N.R. Athey, of Elmore, O., formerly pastor of the Rogersville Christian
church.
Interment was in the Rosemont cemetery at Rogersville.
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Mrs. Eliza McGlumphy Scott, was born April 27, 1840, and died October
2, 1901. Her maiden name was McGlumphy. she was married to Mr. Thomas H.
Scott, July 28, 1860. She was a queenly bride and ever proved to be a faithful
wife. She was the mother of 10 children, 6 boys and 4 girls. All are still
living and are found as follows: Edmund, of Rutan; J. E., of Rogersville;
Mrs. William Webster, of Rutan; Mrs. James Kent, of Graysville; L. S., of
Cameron; J. V. of Calls; Mrs. Delbert Corwin, of Waynesburg; and Mrs. Ira
John, of Mt. Morris. Mrs Scott was also the grandmother of 23 grandchild.
She also leaves 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Immediately after the death of
Mrs. Scott, her brothers and sisters residing in the various towns of
Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Burnsville and Waynesburg, were wired and all come
immediately to the home of the bereft family. Avery great family fraternity
was manifested at the funeral services. The news of her death came as a
thunderbolt from a clear sky to her children and friends, as she was in
usual health until just before she passed away. She prepared the usual
noonday meal and died at 6 o'clock p.m.
Mrs. Scott was a member of the Christian church and about 40 years and
led an exemplary life. She will be sadly missed. The funeral was preached by
A. A. Doak at the Rogersville Christian church, after which the body was
laid to rest in the Mitchel burial ground to await the resurrection
morning "when all shall come forth, they who have done good to the
resurrection of the life and they who have not the resurrection of
condemnation.
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Howard Scott
Note:Bessie Scott was formerly Bessie Clovis of Pine Bank.
On Easter Sunday, April 7, 1901, the death angel came into the happy home
of Lonzo and Bessie Scott and took from their arms their little boy, Howard
Dwight, aged five months being buried on his birthday. He died of that
dreaded de spinal meningitis or brain fever. To his parents the whole
world is just now a blank. But our loved one is not dead but sleepeth.
He shall awaken and we shall find him in the morning, when the glad day
of Heaven breaks we shall meet our darling, and shall see that angel face
smile that we love and have lost awhile. For God would never let us long
for him with such a strong and holy love if he was not waiting for us.
That God of love from whom every divine mercy flows, would never leave
created in us that strong and clinging love of his own free grace,
giving us a few short days of life together; every day making him nearer
and dearer till heart and soul were wrapped up in his existence and then
rend them from us forever leaving us with torn and bleeding hearts and
agonizing memories of joy forever past. Oh, no, God is love. He pitieth
us even as a father pitieth his children. The funeral was held at his
home by Rev. John Simpson, of Waynesburg, after which the little body was
borne tenderly and sorrowfully to the beautiful Rosemont cemetery
at Rogersville.
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James B. Scott, 80, of Waynesburg R. D. 5, died of a heart attack at 8:45
pm Wednesday, February 11, 1953, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
He had been ill for three days.
Mr. Scott was born January 21, 1873, in Center Twp. He was a son of Thomas
H. and Elizabeth McGlumphy Scott. His wife Minerva Ward Scott, died 27
years ago. He lived all his life near Rogersville, in Center Twp.,
where he was engaged in Farming.
Surviving are one son, Thomas G. Scott, of Waynesburg R. D. 4, 7 grandchildren,
24 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Johns, of Millersport,
Ohio.
Interment in Rosemont Cemetery
Thursday, February 12, 1953; The Washington Observer, Washington PA
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Mrs. Jessie K. Scott, 64, of Mt. Morris, died Wednesday morning, August
22, 1945.
A daughter of the late Eaton and Martha Morris Kinney, she was born in
Jackson Township, near Holbrook, on June 12, 1881. She spent most of
her life in the Holbrook community. She was a member of the Len ?? in
Church of God.
She is survived by a son, Earl, of Rural Valley, Pa., and a daughter,
Mrs. Carl Siler, of Mt. Morris and two grandchildren. A brother, William
Kinney, of Holbrook, and two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Smith, of Rogersville,
and Mrs. Florence Ashby, of Wind Ridge, also survives.
More:
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie K. Scott, of Mt. Morris, who died
Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, 1945, will be held Friday afternoon, August 24,
of two o'clock from George I. Church Funeral Parlor, South Washington
Street. Services will be in charge of Rev. W. C. Long, of Mt. Morris.
Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery at Rogersville. Friends will be received
at the Church Funeral Parlor after noon today.
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Mrs. Minerva Jane Ward Scott, aged 56 years, wife of James Scott, of
near Rogersville, died Sunday morning, February 22, at 1 o'clock after
an illness of several weeks due to paralysis. Mrs. Scott was a daughter
of the late Nathan and Sarah Sharpe Ward and was born in Morrisville,
where she spent her early life. She was an ember of the Christian
church. Besides her husband she leaves two children, Gail Scott, of Morgantown,
W. Va., and Mrs. Herman Duugherty, at home. Short funeral services
were held at the Scott home Monday at noon, after which further services
were conducted in the Rogersville Christian church by the pastor,
Rev. D.R. Piper. The interment was in the Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.
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Waynesburg, July 24, 1940 -- W. L. Scott, 73, died at his home near
Graysville, at 8:30 o'clock this morning. He had been in poor health for
the last 6 months.
Mr. Scott a well known farmer and stock grower, was born April 16, 1967,
in Center Township. He was a son of Thomas and Eliza McGlumphy Scott, and
spent his entire life in Center Township and the Graysville community.
He was a member of the South Ten Mile Baptist Church.
He married Annie Powers, who died six years ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Ross, of Graysville, R. D. 1; and
one son Harry F. Scott of Reading, and the following brothers and sisters:
Edmund Scott, of Waynesburg, R. D.; Colonel Scott, Minerva OH; Thomas Scott,
of Rutan; James Scott of Waynesburg, R. D.; Mrs. Emma Johns of Millersport
OH; Mrs. Dora Kent of Waynesburg. Three are three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, July 27, in the home.
Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery, at Rogersville PA. Waynesburg,
Jan. 6, 1937. The funeral of L. B. Scott of Cameron W. Va. who died Friday,
July 2, was held Sunday July 4. Burial was in the Rosemont Cemetery
at Rogersville.
Mr. Scott death preceded that of his sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Scott
Webster, 73, by one day. Mrs. Webster died Saturday evening, July 3 at
the home of her daughter Mrs. William Taylor, of Holbrook and was a son
of Thomas H. and Eliza McGlumphy Scott. He married Rebecca McCRACKEN
who survives. with three children: Clarence Scott, Kenneth Scott,
and Mrs. Velma Pettit, all of Cameron W. Va. The following brothers
and sister also survive. Edmund Scott, Rutan; J. E. Scott, Minerva,
OH; Mrs. Dora Kent, Waynesburg R. D. 7; W. L. Scott, Sycamore, R. D. 1;
James Scott, Waynesburg R. D. 7; and Mrs. Emma Johns Millersport,
OH.
Mr. Scott was a member of the Christian Church
source: The Washington Observer
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Mrs. Ethel J. Seckman, 35, of Rogersville, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday,
March 10, 1946, in a Blairsville Hospital, where she had been a patient
for almost a week. She had been ill for two weeks, due to a complication
of ailments.
A daughter of George F. and Rosetta Tedrow Cumberledge, of Waynesburg
RD 5, Mrs. Seckman was born in Wetzel County, W.Va., on July 23, 1910, but
had spent practically her entire life in the Rogersville vicinity.
Her husband, John Seckman, preceded her in death in 1941.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by the following brothers
and sisters; Frank and Albert Cumberledge of Washington, Pa., John and
Russell Cumberledge and Mrs. Artie Dunn, all of Waynesburg RD 5, Joseph
Cumberledge of Waynesburg, Isaac Cumberledge, of Waynesburg RD, Roy Cumberledge,
of Bristoria, Mrs. Dorothy Bird, address unknown, and Mrs. Hazel Berdine,
of Holbrook Star Route. She was a member of the Rogersville Methodist
Church.
More:
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel J. Seckman, of Rogersville, widow of
John Seckmam, who died Sunday, March 10, 1946, will be held Wednesday
afternoon March 13, with short services at 1:30 o'clock from the late home
and further services at 2 o'clock from the Rogersville Methodist Church, in
charge of Rev. C. F. Miller. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Seckman residence after 1 P.M. today
"Tuesday". Funeral arrangements are in charge of Scott Funeral Service,
Rogersville.
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Alta F. Sellers, 73, New Freeport, RD 2, died Sunday, September 30 of an
apparent heart attack at her home where she resided with Mrs. Nettie
Stulls for the past 55 years.
She was born February 23, 1900 at Springhill Township, the daughter
of the late John Fletcher and Cora Ashby Sellers.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clara Pyles, Cameron, W.Va.,
and Mrs. Alice Beverlin, Shephard, Michigan; one brother, Byron Sellers of
Ypsilanti, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Stern,
and a brother, Brinton. She was a member of the Grandview United Methodist
Church.
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Flora Gilbert Sellers, 83, Waynesburg, RD 2, formerly of Holbrook
died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1974 at the Greene County Memorial
Hospital. She had been ill for the past six years and seriously ill for
the past six weeks.
She was born November 16, 1890 at Jackson Township near Holbrook to the
late Thomas and Jane Rush Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband,
C. Russell Sellers, April 1, 1957. She spent most of her life in Jackson
and Center Township.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Cumpston of Pittsburgh,
Mrs. Bert "Beatrice" Shultz of RD 5, Waynesburg, Mrs. Glenn "Camilla"
Stockdale, RD 2, Waynesburg; one son, Charles R. Sellers of Rogersville;
five grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Belle Smith of
Boca Raton, Florida.
Three brothers and three sisters are deceased. She was a life long member
of the Holbrook Christian Church where she was very active as long as her
health permitted.
More:
Friends of Flora Gilbert Sellers, RD 2, Waynesburg, who died Wed., Oct.
23, 1974 are being received from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday at the Mariner and
Milliken Funeral Home, N. Maiden Street, where funeral services will be
held at 3 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 26, Rev. Gordon Whitney will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Ohio resident formerly of Waynesburg
ANNA BELLE NELSON SEMANCIK, 81,of Eastlake, Ohio, formerly of Waynesburg,
died Friday, September 11, 1998, in her residence.
She was born February 15,1917, in Graysville, a daughter of Alfred and
Flora Headley Nelson.
Mrs. Semancik was a member of St. Justin Martyr Church, Eastlake,
and the Over Fifty Club.
She worked at the St. justin Martyr School cafeteria.
Surviving are two sons, Jon of Mentor, Ohio, and Jeff of Cleveland,
Ohio; a daughter, Richye Ann Jamieson of Eastlake; three grandchildren,
Marvin Harbaugh and Nicole and Tommy Jamieson; and a sister, Letha Kappes.
Deceased are her husband, Richard P.Semancik; a brother , Jacob Nelson; and
a sister, Merle Morris
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Mrs. Dennis (Hazel McGlumphy) Shanes, of 5 West Columbia Street, Sharon
died at 5 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1969, in the Shenango Valley Osteopathic
Hospital, Farrell after a long illness.
She was born December 2, 1912, in Washington, a daughter of the late Edward
and Sara Carroll McGlumphy.
Mrs. Shanes was a member of Central Christian Church of Sharon.
Surviving are her husband, Dennis Shanes; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Snyder
of Youngstown Ohio, and Mrs. Barbara Thompson, Farrell; three grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. May Guthrie and Edna, wife of Raymond R. Watson, and
a brother, Tom McGlumphy, all of Washington. One sister and one brother are
deceased.
The funeral service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 18, 1in the
Harry Tennant Funeral Home Farrell. Burial will be in the Brookfield
Ohio.
Source: The Washington Observer
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General Leonard Grant Shanes, 77, of Brave, died at 9:55 P.M. Friday,
July 27, 1956, at Greene County Memorial Hospital as the result of a recent
stroke.
He had been ill for eight months and hospitalized for five weeks. He
was a retired driller.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1879, in Brave, a son of John and Mary Ann Styles
Shanes, deceased. He spent his entire life in Brave. He is preceded
in death by his wife, Melissa Cumberledge Shanes who died in 1953.
He is survived by a brother, Dennis of Hominy, Okla., and a sister
Mrs. Lucretia Phillips of Blacksville, W. Va., and several nieces and
nephews. Two brothers and five sisters are deceased.
He was a member of Kent's Methodist Church at Brave; B.P.O.E. 757 of
Waynesburg; a charter member of Moose Lodge 461 of Waynesburg; Littleton
Lodge 431. F. & A.M.. West Virginia
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In memory of our father, Mr. John Shanes, who died at his home near Brave,
Pa., January 26, 1904, of throat and lung trouble. He was born July 23,
1844, and was therefore aged 69 years, 6 months and 3 days.
He was the son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Shanes, deceased, the Shanes being
a very old and prominent family coming to Greene County when it was not
but a howling wilderness. After a long conflict with disease, our common
foe Death triumphed, but the note of triumph was lost in the shout of
victory, for it was sweet music to him to hear the muffled rhythm of
the boatman as he came to take him home.
At an early age he enlisted in Co. K 14th WV Vol. Infantry and was in
service from September 4, 1862 until July 6, 1865. He endured many
hardships which is due to a soldier, and contracted his after diseases from
relapse of the measles, starvation etc... Congress awarded him a Medal of
Honor for his bravery in a skirmish at Carter's Farm, Va. of which he
was proud to possess. He finally had an artist in Chicago to paint a
"Scene of the Skirmish" which he always delighted to look upon and to
show to his associates and soldier brethren.
He was married to Miss Mary Ann Stiles, March 8, 1868, and lived a cheerful
and devoted companion during his stay on Earth, and on up to the time of
his death he made remarkable efforts to cheer the hearts of his dear friends,
but by and by he gave up to the Conqueror, and passed silently away to
his home beyond this mortal day, leaving his dear children, companions
and friends to hold in memory of his life all that honesty and kindness
could do. His walk as a son, brother and companion and a father was clothed
with the grace and goodness due a soldier boy for his loved ones. But
the charms of his devotions lifts the dear memories of him far above the
ills of life. It hath been the providence of God to pluck the fair blossoms
of life's charms to bless those who remain in the memories of all the
dear blessed associations, and it doth please God to give unto his followers
a sweet rest in the immortal, and to join his dear friends on the other
shore.
As a tribute to his memory, it can be said he was a good man. He was widely
known and loved by everyone, for amid the tumults of life, with it's toil
and care, when the dark clouds of worldly strife were passing o'er amid
the vicissitudes of earthly sojourn, he looked upon the sunshine that all
may behold if their minds are inclined to that which is good. And his
goodness will cast a halo behind him, and those who profit by the example
will be rejoiced when they are about to pass the portal that closes
forever, their earthly existence. Sad it is that family ties must be
broken here that the best and sweetest of friends close their eyes and
fold their hands forever. That the form we loved so well must be laid away
in a cold and silent tomb. But joyful the thought when we remember
that the conscious existence, the unquenchable spark, the God given soul
has only gone behind the veil that divides the seen from the unseen,
that over there, there will be no more sufferings, no more sorrows,
but all is brightness and beauty and that the dear ones will await our
coming and greet us with glad hands. There will be no sad farewells,
no more partings, but the endless ages of eternity. We will enjoy peace
and gladness, the beauty, the sunshine of Gods love and companionship
of the redeemed. He leaves a wife and nine children, namely: Fred of
Chicago, J.W.S. of Washington, Mrs. J. S. Brock of Waynesburg, Mrs. W.W.
Phillips and Mrs. Ralph Phillips, Brave, Pa. Mrs. W.H. Laughlin,
Spraggs,
Pa., and Grant, Dennis, and Lydia at home. Also two brothers; Asa Shanes
of Arbela, Mo. and Jacob Shanes of Daybrook, WV., Jacob Wiley of Wise, WV.
and Anderson Wiley of Missouri are the only surviving Uncles.
Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Hart, after which the
G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) took charge of the remains. After a
beautiful, but impressive service by the old soldiers, all that was earthly
of our beloved one was lowered into the cold grave.
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Mrs. Mary A. Shanes, aged 88 years, five months and eight days, died at
the home of a son, Grant Shanes of Brave, Friday, February 17, 1939 at
12:00 o'clock noon. Death was due to ailments incident to her advanced
years.
The deceased was born September 9, 1850 in Wayne Township, a daughter
of Isaac and Barbara Cumberledge Stiles, deceased, and was the widow of
John Shanes, who died in 1904. The following children survive; Mrs. Harriet
Zook of Chickhasha, Okla., G.W. Shanes of Sharon, Grant Shanes of Brave,
Mrs. Lucretia Phillips of Wadestown, WVa., Dennis Shanes of Hominy,
Okla. and Mrs. Lydia Wells of Fairmont, WVa. Twenty-five grandchildren
also survive. Mrs. Shanes was a life long resident of Wayne Township and
was a member of the Kent M.E. Church at Brave.
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Elmer Shreve, 83, of RD 5, Waynesburg "Hargus Creek" died Friday,
Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the home of Alice Hendershot.
He was born May 12, 1894 at Jacksonburg, W.Va., the son of the late
Benjamin and Amanda Wildman Shreve.
He had been employed at the Tustin Farm, Hargus Creek, since 1950.
Surviving are nieces and nephews at Pine Grove, W.Va.
Funeral services were held on Monday at the Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove.
Interment in K of P Cemetery, Hastings, W.Va.
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AGED AND PROMINENT WOMAN PASSES AWAY
Waynesburg, July 15.- Mrs. Hannah L. Staggers Sheridan, aged 76 years, 11
months and seven days, one of the well known women of western Greene
County died Wednesday night, July 14, at 11:45 o/clock in her home at
Holbrook RD She had been in failing health for the past six months.
Mrs. Sheridan was born in Jackson Township, Aug. 7, 1860, a daughter
of Abraham and Rebecca Morris Staggers. She was married in 1900 to John M.
Sheridan, who survives. Besides her husband, she leaves one brother,
James E. Staggers, of Holbrook RD. She was a member of a family of six
children and all her life was spent in Jackson Township. She was a member
of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, July 17, at 1 o'clock
in the Macedonia Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. A. M. Riggs, of
Wind Ridge. Burial will be on the Rosemont Cemetery at Rogersville.
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Waynesburg. Sept. 12- John M. "Jack" Sheridan, 79, well known in Southwestern
Pennsylvania, died in the Greene County Memorial Hospital Tuesday,
Sept. 12, at 2 A. M.
Mr. Sheridan spent his entire life in the oil and gas fields of West Virginia
and Pennsylvania, and since the death of his wife two years ago made his
home in the Fort Jackson Hotel.
Mr. Sheridan was born in Onerville, N. Y., September 21, 1863, a son of
William and Margaret Cavana Sheridan. Thirty-nine years ago he married
Hannah Staggers, of Richhill Township.
Two sisters survive. They are Miss Mary Sheridan and Mrs. Em O'Neil both
of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Friends will be received in the Ralph H. Scott Funeral Home in Rogersville
until Thursday morning, September 14, when the body will be taken to
the St. Anns Catholic Church in Waynesburg, where services will be held
at 9 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. George P. Angel.
Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Mrs. Jennie Delaney Shough, 93, of 802 Dwight Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan,
formerly of the Garrison and Jollytown communities, died at 2:28 a.m. at
the Ypsilanti Memorial Hospital after having been ill for the past few
days.
She was born June 21, 1880 in Perry Township near Mt. Morris, a daughter
of the late Samuel and Lucinda Hunt Delaney. Her husband Howard H. Shough
preceded her in death on December 27, 1963.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George "Mary" Lampert, of Ypsilanti,
Michigan, with whom she had resided for the past ten years and Mrs. Mildred
Shough Elliman of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A son, George H. Shough of Belleville,
Michigan, also survives.
Surviving in addition to her three children are six grandchildren,
ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A brother, Lawrance V. Delaney of Wilmington, California also survives.
Four brothers and six sisters preceded her in death.
She had lived her entire life, with the exception of the past ten years,
in the Jollytown and Garrison communities. She was a member of the Pleasant
Hill United Methodist Church and while her health allowed it she had been
very active in Church activities.
More:
Friends of Mrs. Jennie Delaney Shough of 802 Dwight Street, Ypsilanti,
Michigan, Formerly of Garrison and Jollytown, who died Tuesday, Sept. 18,
1973 are being received from 7 P.M. Wed. and from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and
from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Thursday and in the Mariner and Milliken Funeral
Home, Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 11 A. M.
Friday, September 21, 1973 with Rev. Ralph W. Brownfield officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Elizabeth S. Shoup, 90, of 449 Race Street, Waynesburg, died at 5:35 P.M.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, following
a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 18, 1894, in Deer Lick, a daughter of Theodore and Essie
Iola Crider Simpson. She lived in Morris Township most of her life and
lived in Waynesburg for the past 27 years.
Mrs. Shoup was a member of the West Union Presbyterian Church and the
Anna Lee Loughman Circle of the Church.
Her husband, Levi Rasel Shoup, died June 29, 1969.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard "Thelma" Davis of Waynesburg;
a grandson, William R. Davis of Waynesburg; a granddaughter, Mrs. Gerald
"Mitzi Lynn" Bailey of Waynesburg; four great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Essie Iola Hewitt of Waynesburg.
An infant son, three sisters, Nellie Vansyoc, Lena Church and Ethel Conklin,
and a brother John Simpson, are deceased.
more:
Friends of Elizabeth S. Shoup of 449 Race Street, Waynesburg, who died
Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985, will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday
in the Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home, North
Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday,
Jan. 15, with the Rev. Ralph W. Brownfield officiating.
Burial in West Union Cemetery.
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Hazel F. Shoup, 66, of 154 East Elm Street, Waynesburg died at 5:15 a.m.
Thursday, August 16 at the Allegheny General Hospital. She had not been
in the best of health for sometime.
She was born April 21, 1907 in Amwell Township, near Lone Pine, a daughter
of the late James and Nellie Frasee Baker.
Her husband Roy B. Shoup preceded her in death on April 6, 1973. Surviving
is a son Roy B. Shoup, Jr. of Waynesburg and a brother Roy Baker.
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Cephas Shriver
On Monday morning, February 1, 1909, just as dawn was awakened and nature
loosed bright to us, one who was young in years closed his eyes to all
earthly scenes to awaken in eternity. But blessed are they who sleep in
Jesus for there shall be a glad awakening, the subject of this sketch,
was Cephus Shriver, son of Jacob L. Shriver, of Brave. Pa.
He was aged 20 years 6 months when told that he could not get well. He
replied: "I am young and have not lived many years, but if it's God's will
I am ready to die." Ceph was sick but one short week. The cause of his
death being pneumonia, he told them at the beginning of his sickness
he would never be any better. Those who were with him will often think in
the coming years of the bright smile that was on his face when he said:
I have asked God to help me, " and expressed his willingness to die. How
we watched and waited with the hope that there might be some change for
the better. But God said come (illegible) respected young man and by his
kind ways, sunny disposition and willingness to help others, won many
friends and will be greatly missed from among them. Oh how we are again
reminded that death is no respecter of persons. No one knows at what time
he will leave the shores of time and touch the border of eternity.
All was done that loving hands and medical aid could do. But to no avail.
The golden gate was opened and a gentle voice said: Come". But we would
not call him back to this world of sin. For the one who goes is happier,
than those he leaves behind. Short services were held from his home on
Tuesday, February 2 at 11a.m. The remains were taken to Mt. Zion where the
funeral was preached by Rev. O. C. Carlile.
Internment in Mt. Zion cemetery.
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Funeral rites were conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Dora SHRIVER,
aged 53, wife of J.L. Shriver, who died Thursday, April 26, 2934, at
her home, Pine Bank, R.D. 2. Brief services were held at the Shriver
home, followed by further rites in the Mt. Zion Methodist Protestant
church at Bluff with Rev. Larue Brown, of Rogersville, in charge.
Burial was in the Mt. Zion cemetery
Mrs. Shriver had been suffering from heart trouble for the past four years.
She was born February 15, 1881, in Wayne township and lived there until
33 years ago when she was married to Mr. Shriver, who survives. She was a
member of the Kughntown Methodist Episcopal church and the Hoovers
Run Grange.
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Freda Shriver
Blacksville, W.VA. - Freda Shriver, 58, of Blacksville, W.Va., died Tuesday,
May 25, 1982, in the West Virginia University Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Pine Bank, a daughter of the late Elza and
Ethel King Wise.
Her husband, William Allen Shriver, preceded her in death in July of
1977.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Clarke Shriver of Blacksville
and Gary Shriver of Wayland, Mich.; a brother, Clarence Wise of Carmichaels;
a sister, Gladys Tedrow of Pine Bank and five grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by two sons.
Shriver - Friends of Freda Shriver, 58, of Blacksville, W.Va., who died
Tuesday, May 25, 1982, will be received at the Owen Funeral Home,
Blacksville, W.Va., on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of the service at the funeral home with the Rev.
Bob Wilson officiating. Burial will be at the Bethel Cemetery.
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In loving memory of our beloved husband and father, Israel Lee Shriver,
who passed away one year ago today, December 8, 1950.
The moon and stars are shining upon a lonely grave.
Where sleeps our dear husband and father,
whom we loved but could not save.
We often sit and think of you and wonder how you died.
To think you did not say good bye before you closed your eyes.
For all of us you did your best.
May God grant you eternal rest. Sadly missed by his wife, Mrs. Grace
Shriver and children.
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Gay Shriver (illegible. .. . . .) died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 3, 19??,
in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, after a lingering
illness.
He was born May 15, 1899, at Daybrook, W. Va., a son of William Mark
and Minerva Tennant Shriver.
He spent the early part of his life in the Daybrook vicinity and then 25
years at Brave. Mr. Shriver lived at Waynesburg since 1940.
Mr. Shriver was a member of the Kents Chapel United Methodist Church;
? ? ? ?lodge, No. 373, F and A.M. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of
the Coudersport Consistory; the Syria Temple A & O.N.M.S. and the ???
Masonic Club.
He was also a charter member and past president of the Waynesburg
Lions Club and was a member of Waynesburg B. P. O. E., Lodge 757.
Mr. Shriver was employed for 42 years with the People's Natural Gas Company
and the New York State Gas Company, having retired in 1962.
Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Tustin Shriver, whom he married in 1926,
one daughter, Mrs. James G. "Ruth" Davis of Waynesburg; two sisters,
Mrs. Rose Ammons of Fairview, W. Va., and Mrs. Wilbur "Nettie" Taylor of
Holbrook and two brothers, George T. Shriver and Adam C. Shriver,
both of Waynesburg.
A granddaughter, Nancy Lynn Davis and two sisters are deceased.
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WAYNESBURG, Aug 25 - Jacob L. Shriver, 72, prominent farmer of Wayne
Township, died at 4:30 a.m. today at his home at R.D. 2, Pine Bank, Pa.
Mr. Shriver was born April 16, 1871, in Wayne Township and was the son
of Israel and Mary Cole Shriver.
He was twice married. His first wife was Dora Kighn Shriver, who died in
1934. His second wife was Maude Thomas Shriver, who survives. All his
life was spent in Wayne Township, where he was a well known farmer.
Surviving besides his wife are seven step-children; one sister, Mrs. Frances
Taylor and one grandson, Wilbur Shriver.
He was a member of Hoovers Run Grange
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Mrs. Mary Jane Sneith Minor Shriver, 79, or 504 Mt. Pleasant St.,
Greensburg, formerly of Greene County, died at 1:00 p.m., Monday,
January 30, 1961, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Cummins,
at Brave. She had been ill for several months.
Born May 25, 1881, at Roscoe; she was a daughter of the late Perry and
Harriet Fitch Sneith and was twice married. Her first husband, Albert
Ross Minor, died in 1921, and her second, William Mark Shriver, died in
1938. with the except of 20 years spent in Greensburg, she had lived much
of her life in the Spraggs and Pine Bank areas. While in Greensburg
she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Betty Leppada. She was a member of
the Full Gospel Mission in Greensburg.
Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Betty Leppada of Greensburg and Mrs.
Arthur (Alice) Cummins of Brave; two sons, Marion L. Minor of Waynesburg,
R.D. 2 and Charles L. Minor of Bridgeville; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-
grandhcildren; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cosgrove of Greensburg.
One son, Raymond Minor is deceased.
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Maude Thomas Shriver, 76, of 683 Race Street, Waynesburg, died suddenly
at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, November 25, 1965, at home, as the result
of a heart attack.
She was born August 25, 1889, at Roberts Run, Gilmore Township, to the
late Dennis and Barbara Braden Roberts. she married twice, her first
husband, Asa Thomas, died in 1932. Her second husband, Jacob L. Shriver,
died in 1943. She spent her early life in the Pine Bank and Nettle
Hill areas and had lived in Waynesburg for the past 25 years.
Surviving are the following children by her first husband: Mrs. Jake (Ruth)
Huffman of Pine Bank; Earl of Gratiot, Ohio; Albert, Ralph and Billy, all
of Waynesburg. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews; one brother, Ed Roberts of Washington.
One daughter, Grace, one son Edward, one sister Minnie and one brother Jess
are deceased.
She was a member of the Bethel Baptist church and the Hoover Run Grange.
More:
Friends of Maude Thomas Shriver, of 683 Race Street, Waynesburg, who died
Thursday, November 25, 1965, are being received at 7 p.m., Saturday
in the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, 197 North Malden Street,
where services will be held 1 p.m. Monday with Evangelist Dan I. Smith in
charge. Burial in Rosemont Cemetery.
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Millard Gay Shriver, ???East High St., Waynesburg, died at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, May 3, 1976, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg,
after a lingering illness.
He was born May 15, 1899, at Daybrook, W. Va., a son of William Mark and
Minerva Tennant Shriver.
He spent the early part of his life in the Daybrook vicinity and then 25
years at Brave. Mr. Shriver lived at Waynesburg since 1940.
Mr. Shriver was a member of the Kents Chapel United Methodist Church;
Tiega Lodge, No. 373, F and A.M. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member
of the Coudersport Consistory; the Syria Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. and the Peony
Masonic Club.
He was also a charter member and past president of the Waynesburg
Lions Club and was a member of Waynesburg B. P. O. E., Lodge 757.
Mr. Shriver was employed for 42 years with the People's Natural Gas Company
and the New York State Gas Company, having retired in 1962.
Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Tustin Shriver, whom he married in 1926,
one daughter, Mrs. James G. (Ruth) Davis of Waynesburg; two sisters,
Mrs. Rose Ammons of Fairview, W. Va., and Mrs. Wilbur (Nettie) Taylor of
Holbrook and two brothers, George T. Shriver and Adam C. Shriver,
both of Waynesburg.
A granddaughter, Nancy Lynn Davis and two sisters are deceased.
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Mrs. Virgie Shriver, 78, of Rt. 1, Core, foremerly of Rt. 1, Burton,
died Tuesday, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born Nov 12, 1895, at Brock, Pa. a daughter of the late David and
Addie Henkins Whitlatch. She was a member of the Valley Chapel United
Methodist Church near Wadestown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shriver, in 1959. She
is survived by one son, Floyd Shriver of R. 1, Core; one daughter,
Mrs. Lois Jenkins of Rt. 1, Core; Mrs. Dorothy Cross Hudson of Barberton,
Ohio, who was reared in the Shriver home, two sisters, Mrs. Opal Pierce of
Westminister, Colo. and Mrs. Gladys Headley of Skaggs, Pa; three grandchildren;
five foster grandchildre, and seven foster great-grandchildren.
CORRECTION:
The names of four step-daughters and three step-sons of Mrs. Mary Jane
Shriver of 504 Mt. Pleasant STreet, Greensburg, formerly of Greene
County, who died Monday, Jan. 30, 1961, inadvertently were not report to
this paper for inclusion in the obituary notice on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Those names thus omitted included the following: Mrs. Rose Ammons of
Fairmont, W. Va., Mrs. Bess Cox of Waynesburg, Mrs. Nettie Roberts
of Waynesburg, Mrs. Ollie Gump of St. Clairsville, Ohio; and Adam,
George, and Gay Shriver, all of Waynesburg.
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Waynesburg - Wilbur L. Shriver, 77, of R.D. 1, Pine Bank, died at 12:17
p.m. Monday, Jan 5, 1986, in the Grene County Memorial Hospital. He had not
been in the best of health for several years.
Born July 14, 1908, in Wayne Township he was the son of the late Ceph Shriver
and Effie Cole Gump.
On May 5, 1930, he married Genevieve Orndoff Shriver, who survives.
He was a member of the Kughtown United Methodist Church and a former
member of the Waynesburg Lodge IOOF. In 1979, he retired form the
Pennsylvania Department of Highways, after several years of service.
He spent his entire life in the Wayne Township are.
In addition to his wife, he survived by one son, Charles W. Shriver
of Waynesburg; four grandchildren: Lee Edwin, Charles B. and John D.
Shriver, all of Waynesburg, and Melodie Stewart of Lorain, Ohio; and five
great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a son, Jacob Edward Shriver, and a daughter,
Betty Jean Shriver SHRIVER - Friend of Wilbur Shriver, 77 of R.D. 1,
Pine Bank, who died Monday, January 6, 1986, will be received from 3 to
9 p.m. Wednesday in the Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral
Home, 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, where service will be held at 1p.m.
Thursday Jan. 9, with the Rev. Vernon X. Berdine officiating. Burial
will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Obituary of William Shriver
Waynesburg Republican
Newspaper, December 22, 1880
The subject of this notice died at his residence in Whiteley Township on
the 14th day of November, 1880, aged 76 years. His death was sudden and
therefore unexpected. He was well on Saturday morning, but at noon appeared
to be somewhat stupid. The family physician was summoned who pronounced
him the victim of a torpid liver, but evidently did not regard the case
as alarming. He prescribed a remedy and promised to return the next day.
The next morning, however, Mr. Shriver died. On the 2nd of November
he had been taken to the election and while there was weighed and drew
263 pounds. He was very fleshy, not being a man of large frame. He leaves
eight children, four sons and four daughters. Dr. J.L. Shriver of Jollytown,
Abraham R., Isaac and Adam, all three of Whitely Township are his sons.
He was an upright industrious man and was the owner of a valuable
farm.
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Waynesburg- Albert E. (Bert) Shultz, 78, of RD 5 (North Waynesburg)
died at 10 P.M. Friday Feb. 3, at Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Although not in the best of health death was unexpected due to an apparent
heart attack.
He was born Sept. 17, 1899 in Morgantown, W. Va., son of the late Jeptha
and Sarah Rogers Shultz. All of his life was spent in the Kughtown
and Waynesburg Communities.
He was a member of the Pursley Baptist Church. He was a retired employee
of the Dun-Mar Oil and Gas Co. He was twice married. His first wife Enda
Freeland Shultz died Dec. 28, 1961. Surviving are two sons, Robert L.
Shultz Monaco, Pa. and Stanley D. Shultz of Peoria, Ill.
Also surviving is his second wife Beatrice C. Baldwin of Waynesburg;
six grand children and six great grandchildren.
Two grandchildren and two sisters, Kate and Emma and two brothers
Marian and Leisure are deceased.
more:
Friends of Albert E. (Bert) Shultz, 78, of RD 5 (North Waynesburg)
who died Friday will be received at the Mariner and Milliken Funeral
Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday with funeral services at 11 A.M.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 from the funeral home with Rev. Ralph W. Brownfield
officiating. Burial in Pine Bank Cemetery.
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Elwood Shultz, aged 85 years and 12 days passed away April 10, at the
home of William Schultz at Bens Run. He was the son on the late Isaac
Schultz and Eliza Gregg Schultz.
His wife, Martha Ellen Lane Schultz died October, 1943.
Thirteen of their children survive and are Mrs Bertha Davis, of Pekin,
Ill., William H Schultz of Bens Run; Mrs Laura Dykes, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, Mrs. Thelma Little, New Straitsville, Ohio, Mrs. Florence Meanor, of
Salsbury, Md.; George and Alva Schultz, both of St Marys; Miss Ann Schultz
of Middletown, Calif; Oliver Schultz, of White Bluff, Tenn; Mrs Hazel
Barnhart and Ira Schultz, both of Weirton; and Mrs Eudell McGlaughlin,
of Wellsburg. One child died in infancy. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs
Rose Smith of Viennaaa; 26 Grandchildren and 29 great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services was held at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home Friday at
1:00 p.m. with the Rev L W Burton, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church
officiating. Internment was made in the Willow Cemetery.
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George Baily Shultz, 55, died suddenly at his home at 10 P.M. Tuesday,
Oct. 24, 1950, as the result of a heart attack.
Well, known in the Brave community, where he had spent most of his life,
he had been employed at the Peoples Natural Gas Company's compressing
station there for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Kent's
Methodist Church at Brave.
A son of the late William and Rachel Main Shultz, he was born Jan.
25, 1895, at Hundred, W. Va.
Surviving are his wife, Florence Cole Shultz; a daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Marvin
Wilson, Fairview, W. Va.; two sons, Fred Shultz, at home; seven grandchildren; a
nd two brothers, William Shultz, Hundred, W. Va. and Cleve Shultz. Monongah,
W.Va. One son is deceased
more:
Funeral services for George Baily Shultz of Brave, who died Tuesday, Oct.
24, 1950, will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Kent's Methodist
Church at Brave, with the Rev. Albert Merz officiating. Friends received
in the late home. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Church Funeral Home,
Waynesburg, in charge.
(typed as in article)
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Isaac Leroy Schultz, (sic) was born in Waynesburg, Pa in the year 1871. He
came to St Marys, this county, when a boy of 6 years of age and remained
in Pleasants county the rest of his life, until God called him and said:
"It is enough; come up higher." On February 3, 1935, he answered the call
and went to live with Him who doeth all things well. Bro Schultz (sic0 was
about 63 years of age. In the year 1899 he was united in marriage
to Miss Grace Fetty of this county, who still survives him. To this union
twelve children were born, six of them (five girls and a son) having
preceded him to the Great Beyond, and the six children surviving him are
as follows: Jess of Holliday's Cove; Maywood and Arlington of St Marys, and
Larney of Mt Pleasant, Michigan; Mrs Opal Oliver and Mrs Emma Lamp of
this city.
Also the following brothers ans sisters: John and Elwood of St Marys.
George of McKeesport, Pa, Mrs Rosa Smith of Parkersburg and Mrs Verna
Poynter of St Marys; thirteen grand children and a host of friends,
who mourn their loss, and all will greatly miss him.
At the age of eighteen Bro. Schultz (sic) obeyed teh gospel under the
preaching of Rev George Varner at the Cloverdale Church of Christ and
lived in teh faith until overtaken by death. Although his Christian
life was not all sunshine, he tried to make all those who came in contact
with him happy, and in his last days his faith grew stronger, and at
different times expressing himself by saying he was only waiting and ready
for the final summons to call him home.
Bro Schultz (sic) was a good husband; a good father and a good neighbor,
and was loved by all who knew him, and died triumphantly in the Lord. His
funeral was conducted at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home by Rev A E Harper,
and the remains were laid to rest in the IOOF cemetery.
Transcriber note: Isaac was the son of Isaac Shultz and Louisa Gregg.
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Neace Shultz, ( an aged resident of Wayne township, died at his home near
Brave on Monday morning, June 30, at 1 o'clock after a protracted
illness due to a complication of ailments. Mr. Shultz had been a lifelong
resident of Wayne township section and was well known in the southeastern
part of the country. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Besides his wife, Sarah Yeager Shultz, he leaves three sons; Harry Shultz,
of Pittsburgh; Carl and Ethel Shultz, at home. One sister Mrs. John Rinehart,
of Blacksville, W. Va., also survive. The funeral services were held Wednesday
in the Phillips church with Rev. Hammond officiating. Interment was in the
Phillips cemetery.
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Wretha W. Simms, 68, of RD 5, Cameron "Aleppo", died at 7:45 a.m. on
Monday, Dec. 10, 1979, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling,
West Virginia following a lengthy illness.
Born Jan. 9, 1911 at Aleppo Township, she was a daughter of the late
Winfield and Lillie Hughes Wright.
She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Simms, who she married on May
19, 1934.
She spent all of her life in Aleppo, and was a member of the Windy Gap
Church of God.
She was a graduate of West Virginia University, and a retired schoolteacher.
She was also a librarian in the Beth-Center School District, and was a member
of the Greene County Chapter of the AAUW.
She is survived by two sons; Harold David Simms of New Freeport and B.L.
Simms of Aleppo; two brothers, Robert Wright of Brownsville and Wayne Wright
of Waynesburg; seven sisters, Mrs. John "Jean" Kretzing of New Port, Mrs.
Edna Moose; Mrs. Betty Kennedy and Mrs. Thelma Simms, all of Aleppo, Mrs.
Olive Pettit of Brownsville, Mrs. Lonn "Lucille" Moore of Hundred,
West Virginia, and Mrs. James "Mary Lou" Ullom of Cameron, West Virginia;
and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Yoders and Josephine
Garland and a brother, Milton Wright.
More:
Friends of Wretha W. Simms, 68, of Aleppo, who died on Monday, Dec. 10,
1979, will be received from 7 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday and from 2 to 4 P.M. and
7 to 9 P.M. on Wed., at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home in Rogersville,
where services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Thurs., Dec. 13, with the
Rev. Douglas Whitt officiating. Burial will be at Windy Gap Cemetery.
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Cassy Elizabeth Simpson, 89, of 170 East Greene Street, Waynesburg,
died at 2:45 P.M., Thursday, Feb. 10, 1983, in her home. She had not been
in the best of health for some time.
She was born April 15, 1893, in Wana, W.Va., a daughter of Samuel
and Delilah Sole Cross.
Her early life was spent in West Virginia and she had resided for the
past several years in Waynesburg where she was a member of the First Church
of the Nazarene.
Her husband, Lee Roy Simpson, died Feb.17, 1978.
Surviving are a daughter, Martha Simpson and a daughter-in-law, Hazel Simpson,
both of Waynersburg; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Samuel "Doc" Simpson; a daughter, Ruth Bates; three
sisters and two brothers.
more:
Simpson- Friends of Cassy Elizabeth Simpson of 170 East Greene Street,
Waynesburg, who died Thursday, Feb. 10, 1983, will be received in the Glise
E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home, 197 North Maiden Street,
Waynesburg, from 7 to 9 P.M. Friday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Saturday,
where services will be held at 1 P.M. Sunday, Feb. 13. The Rev. Deane Hardy
and the Rev. James Ritchey will officiate with burial in Greene County
Memorial Park.
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Thomas Edward Sloneker, 49, of Brave, died at 9:30 p.m. on Friday,
Aug. 10, 1979, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital following an extended
illness.
Born in Whiteley Township near Kirby on April 18, 1930, he was the son
of the late James and the late Martha Jane Dean Sloneker.
He spent most of his life in Brave, where he was a member of the Brave
Assembly Church of God. He was employed with the W.A. Wilson Stave Mill
in Graysville.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Paul "Kathryn" Roupe and Mrs. Hazel
Kennedy, both of Brave, and Mrs. Lloyd "Thelma" Tedrow, of Spraggs,
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant
sister.
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Blanche Conklin Smith, 86, of Sycamore R.D.1, died Tuesday, August 13,
1991, in Washington Hospital.
She was born March 25, 1905, in Hopewell Ridge, near Nineveh, a daughter of
Charles T. and Lucy Lewis Conklin.
Mrs. Smith was a 1927 graduate of Waynesburg College. She taught school for
several years in Morris Township.
On August
4, 1928, she maried Clay C. Smith, who died December 10, 1989.
Mrs. Smith was a housewife and a member of First United Methodist
Church of Waynesburg.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A brother, Floyd Conklin, is deceased.
(She was buried in Rosemont Cemetery)
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Edward S. Smith, 83, of 292 W. Franklin St., Waynesburg, died Saturday,
July 7, 1979, at 7:35 a.m. in his residence after being seriously
ill for the past five months.
Born October 19, 1895, at Nettle Hill, he was the son of the late Elihue
and Annie Kughn Smith. He was first married in 1917 to Lille Smith, who
died in 1945. In 1951, he married Esther Huffman, who survives.
His early life was spent as a farmer in the Rutan area. Later he became
skilled in woodworking, cabinetmaking and in precision repairs and restoration
of antiques.
Smith was an avid golfer and won many trophies. He was a longtime
member of the Greene County Country Club and the Carmichaels Golf Club.
Smith was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Esther Smith, are two sons, James H.
Smith, RD 2, Prosperity, and James William Meighan, DuBois; nine daugthers,
Mrs. Theodore "Wilma" Crouse, RD 1, Holbrook, Mrs. Charles "Kathryn"
Parson, Wind Ridge, Mrs. Robert "Violet" Rush, Salem, Ohio, Mrs. Paul "Ruth"
Braddock, Wind Ridge, Mrs. Charles "Dorothy" Grimm, Indiana, Pa., Mrs.
Charles "Virginia" Ekey, Pittsburgh, Mrs. Harold "Carolyn" Adrian,
Waynesburg, Mrs. Frank "Marilyn" Burns, Evans City, Mrs. Charles "Lynn"
Zimmerman, Harrison City; 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a granddaughter and a brother, James B. Smith.
More:
Friends of Edward S. Smith, 83, 292 W. Franklin St., Waynesburg, who died
Saturday, July 7, 1979, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday
July 9 in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, where services
will be held Tuesday, July 10 at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. David Barrett and
Dr. Stewart Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery.
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Helen Miller Smith, 69, RD 2, Waynesburg "Morrisville", died at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, at Frick Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, following a lingering
illness.
She was born Dec. 14, 1906 in Franklin Township, daughter of the late James
and Cleemie Snyder Miller.
Her husband Walter P. Smith died August 12, 1972. She spent all of her life
in the Waynesburg area.
She is survived by three sons, Russell Smith of Meadowlands, Clyde Smith
of Sycamore, and Rex Smith of RD 2, Connellsville; nine grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.
Two children, three sisters, Thora Webster, Lulu Alexander and Nellie
Barton are dead. She was a member of the Morrisville United Methodist
Church.
More:
Friends of Helen Miller Smith, 69, RD 2, Waynesburg "Morrisville"
who died at 3:30 P.M. Wednesday are being received from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.,
Friday at the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, N Maiden St., Waynesburg,
where services will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, with Rev. Ronald Evans
officiating. Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Jesse Cordon Smith, 88, of Waynesburg, died Thursday, May 23, 1974 at
1:30 p.m. at Waynesburg.
He was born October 3, 1885 in Center Township, near Rogersville,
a son of the late C.V. and Sarah Agnes Orndoff Smith. He never married.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nelle S. Phillips of Waynesburg
and several nieces and nephews.
A sister, Mary Longstreth and two brothers John L. and Rev. Charles M.
Smith preceded him in death. He was the last of his immediate family.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist
Church at Bluff.
More:
Friends of Jesse Cordon Smith of Waynesburg, who died Thursday, May 23,
1974 are being received after 7 P.M. Friday in the Samuel P. Weaver
Funeral Home. West High Street, Waynesburg where funeral services
will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday May 26, 1974 with Rev. J. W. Lofgren
officiating.
Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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MRS. MARY AVALINE CLOVIS SMITH, aged 67 years, widow of Joseph Smith, of
New Concord, Ohio, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at her home Wednesday,
March 6, 1940. Mrs. Smith, who lived alone, had been dead about 14 hours when
found by neighbors who investigated after failing to see her about the
house as usual.
A daughter of Marion and Sarah Eakin Clovis, she was born April 15, 1871,
at Jollytown and resided in Jackson Township until 27 years ago when she
and her husband removed to New Concord, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Smith celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary June 8, 1939, and Mr. Smith's death
occurred September 14, 1939. Mrs. Smith was a member of the New Concord
Methodist Church. She was the mother of two children, a daughter,
Lena, wife of D. Clyde Haines, of Pine Bank, and a son, Dr. Carl Smith, who
died February 10, 1939, at Moundsville, W. VA. Besides her daughter
and four grandchildren she is survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Frank Clovis, of Lone Pine; Jacob E. Clovis and John H. Clovis, of Waynesburg;
Mrs. J. L. Scott, of Holbrook; Mrs. George Jones and Mrs. J. F. Hoy, of
Pine Bank.
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Mrs. Rose B. (Davis) Smith, widow of Josephus Smith died Friday, March 10,
1950 at 7:15 AM at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ewing Crayne of Lippencott
with whom she made her home for the last four years. She was 78 yrs of age.
Death was due to an illness of three years duration.
Mrs. Smith, a daughter of Henry and Catherine Malady Davis, was born in
West Virginia on Dec. 17, 1871. Before going to Lippencott, she resided in
East Waynesburg for 45 years. She was a memeber of St. Ann's Catholic
Church, Waynesburg. Pa.
Surviving with Mrs. Crayne is another daughter, Goldie, wife of Paul Teter
of Long Island NY, George Davis of Wadestown, West Virginia and Mrs. Margaret
Fetty, both of Fairmont, W. Virginia. She also leaves nine grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death on May 19,
1937.
Friends are being received at Weavers Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be
solominzed Monday, March 13, 1950 at 9:00 AM in St. Ann's R.C. Church.
Published in the "Waynesburg Messenger."
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Hazel L. Snell, 63, of Cameron Star Route, Waynesburg, died at 6 A. M.
Sunday, June 1, 1986, in West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown,
following an illness of one year.
She was born Oct. 24, 1922, in Gilmore Township, daughter of the late Louie
and Naomi Carpenter Cumberledge, and had resided all her life in Gilmore and
Wayne townships. She was a member of East View Assembly of God Church.
Her husband, Glen (Chippy) Snell, whom she married March 23, 1945, survives.
Also surviving are her stepmother, Hazel Cumberledge of Spraggs; six daughters,
Mrs. Larry (Sandy) Cole of Waynesburg, Mrs. William (Janet) Cross of
Rogersville, Mrs. Timothy (Elaine) Williamson of Waynesburg, Mrs. Patrick
(Trina) McNeely of Rogersville, Mrs. John (Patricia) Nutt of Waynesburg
and Mrs. Robbie (Anita) Barclay of Rogersville; two sons, James F. and Gary
L. Snell, both of Brave; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two half
sisters, Hope Lightner of Harrisburg and Mary Louise McCollum of Waynesburg;
a half brother, Gaylord Cumberledge of Dillsburg; a stepsister, Helen Wood
of Spraggs R. D. 1, and two stepbrothers, Clarence Cumberledge of Brave and
George Cumberledge Jr. of Carmichaels R. D. 1
Deceased are
a son, who died in infancy, and a brother, Charles.
Correction:
In thew obituary of Hazel L. Snell published in Monday's edition,
the names of two surviving sons should have been James F. and Gary L.
Cumberledge, not Snell as published.
more:
Snell:
Friends of Hazel L. Snell of Cameron Star Route, Waynesburg, who died Sunday,
June 1, 1986, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday and
Tuesday in the Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home,
Waynesburg, where services will be conducted at 11 A. M. Wednesday,
June 4, by the Rev. John DeNicola, interment in Pine Bank Cemetery.
Kuhntown News:
Hazel Cumberledge and children, Jimmy and Gary, of Pine Bank, visited her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cumberledge.
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY FOR MRS. GLENN SNELL
Waynesburg,
March 28-Funeral services will be held Sunday for Mrs. Manervia Cumberledge
Snell, 25, wife of Glen Snell, of Kuhntown, who died suddenly
Thursday evening in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Short services will be held at 1:30 O"clock in the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cumberledge, at Kuhntown, followed by services
in the Pine Bank Methodist Church, in charge of Mrs. Janie Renner.
Burial will be in the Pine Bank Cemetery.
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A.M. Bert Snyder, 88, of Hundred, W.Va., died 3:20 p.m. yesterday
at his home.
Born October 20, 1887 in St. Cloud, W.Va. Mr. Snyder was the son of the
late John E. and Mahalia A. Renner Snyder.
He was a member of the Littleton Church of Assumption, the B.P.O.E.
Lodge in Fairmont, and the Loyal Order of the Moose, also in Fairmont.
Mr. Snyder was a former resident of Waynesburg and Garrison. He owned and
operated the Hundred Natural Gas Co. and was associated with the Dunmar
Oil and Gas Co. His first wife, Eva Morris Snyder, died in 1940.
Survivors include his second wife, Hazel Gregg Snyder; one son, Duane M.
Snyder of Avon Park, Fla., two daughters; Mrs. Russell "Kathleen"
Rinehart of Waynesburg and Mrs. David "Shirley" Caplan of Fort Worth,
Texas; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
More:
Friends of A. "Bert" Snider, 88, of Hundred will be received at 1 ????Funeral
Home, Hundred 7-9 P.M. tomorrow. Serviceis 10 A. M. Wednesday at the funeral
home. With the Rev. Father Paul F. ??? officiating/ Burial will be in the
Rice's Pleasant Cemetery in New Freeport. Rosary devotions at the funeral
home will be at ?? P.M. tomorrow at the funeral home.
Last part of this had one side removed...
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DEATH TAKES GEORGE SNOW (Brother of Nancy Elizabeth Snow)
Well Known Oil Worker Dies at Hospital of Brief Illness
George W. Snow, aged 72, of 95 Seward avenue, a well-known resident
of this city since 1898, died yesterday at 2:10 p.m. at the Bradford
hospital, where he had been a patient for the past eight days.
Mr. Snow was a brother of the late Mrs. George Weaver, Sr., of this city,
who died several years ago.
He was born in Kaylor, Pa., May 18, 1864, and moved to this city in 1888,
where he had resided since. He was well known throughout the local oil
fields, where he had worked as an oil worker. For a number of years he
had been employed by the Bradford Oil Refining company. He was a member of
the local lodge of Maccabees.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret McKelvey; one son, Frank M. Snow of
this city, and several nieces and nephews.
The body was taken in charge by Funeral Director Frank J. McAllister.
Funeral services will be held at the McAllister funeral home at a time to
be announced later.
(Butler paper please copy)
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Mrs. Sarah Martha Reed Sprowls, familiarly known as "Mattie" to her many
friends, died at her home on Petroleum avenue, on Friday, April 12th,
1940. Her children had been summoned to her home at the midweek, due to her
critical illness. The funeral service was held in the Brownlee home Sunday
afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.D. Eltringham. A very large
attendance of friend assembled. The pallbearers were six grandsons:
Herbert Clutter, Donald Clutter, Harland Clutter, Delbert Clutter,
Von Clutter and Harold Ruth. Interment was in Enon cemetery.
Mrs. Sprowls was born in Richhill township, Greene county, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Reed. Part of her common school education was secured
as a pupil of the Long Run School. Her mother died when she was quite small.
In 1888 she was united in marriage with Wm. Clutter. Of that union there
are two daughters and two sons. Mr. Clutter died in 1903. January 3d,
1914, she was united in marriage with Thomas B. Sprowls. They resided at
Enon, until 1918 when they came to Claysville. Mr. Sprowls was an employee
of the Penn Bridge Plant, where he was fatally injured by the falling of
a heavy rail, Dec. 26, 1928, dying two days later.
Mrs. Sprowls became a member of Enon Baptist church and after coming to
this place, transferred her membership to Claysville Baptist church. She
was a loyal attendant and supporter, member of the Sunday School and active
in the Mission Circle and Ladies Aid. She was held in high esteem.
Children - Floyd N. Clutter, Mrs. Harry Clutter, Nineveh; Charles B.
Clutter, West Finley; Mrs. Stanley Ruth, Claysville; and Mrs. Forney Fordyce,
Claysville. Step children: Clarence Sprowls, Wheeling; Herschel Sprowls, West
Finley RD; Earl Sprowls, Massillon, O.; Ray Sprowls, Akron, O.; Mrs. John
Amos, Claysville and Mrs. Russel Holmes, Washington; Wilda, wife of John T.
Miller, Monongahela, Pa.; 22 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
Sisters: Mrs. Florence Chess, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Delle Chambers,
Akron, O.; and Mrs. Belle Fletcher, Rutan.
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End Comes to Cowley Pioneer Following Fall at Enid"
"Adam Staggers, a resident of Cowley County (Kansas) for 47 years and
a prominent member and active worker in Siverd Post G.A.R., died Tuesday
evening at 7:15. Death came to him at Enid Springs hospital in Enid where
he had been taken after a fall, in which he was fatally injured, on the
stairway at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond. H. Rowland of Enid
(Oklahoma).
Mr. Staggers was well-known in Winfield where he was a familiar figure. For
many years he held the office of quartermaster in Siverd Post G. A. R. and
kept the records. He was interested in all matters which pertain to patriotic
celebrations. His activity for and interest in the Winfield Old Soldiers
reunion which is held yearly was a large factor in its success. Although
near 85 years old and quite deaf, Mr. Staggers was able to do the collecting
necessary to finance this year's reunion, as he has done for many years.
He started last week to visit his children who live in Oklahoma happy in
anticipation of seeing them and their children and grand children
again.
The death of Mrs. Staggers which occurred February 22, 1928, was a blow
from which the aged man seemed unable to rally. He refused to leave the
home to go to live with his children, and talked often of the glad
reunion with his beloved wife which he knew could not be long postponed.
He was cheerful but friends noticed that he had failed since his wife's
death.
Mr. Staggers was born on July 31, 1844 in (Whitely Township) Greene
County, Pa. He was the son of Harvey and Alice Shriver Staggers. In 1849
he moved with his parents to Morgantown, West Virginia, where he attended
public school and academy. Later he attended Washington College at Washington,
Penn. His college career was interrupted by the Civil War. He enlisted
July 1, 1864, and served with the 17th West Virginia Infantry.
He was a sergeant major when mustered out July 11, 1865. When he returned home
he began a career as a school teacher, a profession he followed for a number
of years.
On December 25, 1865, he was married to Miss Caroline Virginia Kern and
for 62 years they lived happily together. They moved in 1871 to Broadwell,
Logan county, Illinois and in 1882 came to Cowley county and located in
Vernon township.
From 1895 to 1897 he served as clerk of the district court of Cowley county.
In 1908 the family moved to Winfield, making their home at 721 East Thirteenth.
Mr. Staggers was a member of Lodge 58, A.F. and A.M. and Siverd Post, and
the Presbyterian church. He attended many encampments and reunions
which he enjoyed to the full. On November 12, 1928, he was appointed
aide de camp to the national commander and was elected delegate to the
National Encampment which is to be held at Portland, Maine, in August.
He attended the state encampment in May and plan to attend the national
encampment.
Mr. Staggers is survived by nine children, 29 grand children and 8 great
grand children. The sons are George A. of Littlefield, Texas; Charles
A. of Lamont, Oklahoma; William H. of Enid, Oklahoma, Pearl Staggers
of Winfield; Henry of Newkirk; and the daughters, Mrs. Cash Chappell
of Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. R. H. Rowland of Enid, Oklahoma; and Mrs. Mary A. Cole,
Mrs. Jessie Lee Burdick all of Winfield. Two children are dead, Anna Kline
Staggers who died in 1901 and Daisy (sic - S/B Dorsey Fitch Staggers)
who died in 1874.
The body which was brought to Winfield today, arriving this morning,
was met by a guard of honor composed of members of Siverd Post.
The funeral will be held form the home Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock
conducted by Dr. J. F. Clokey followed by a service at the grave at Mount
Vernon cemetery at 4:30 o'clock."
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WAYNESBURG - Agnes Violet Staggers, 64, of Mt. Morris Star Route,
Waynesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 1979, at the West Virginia
University Hospital following an extended illness.
Born March 25, 1915, at Fish Creek, West Virginia, she was a daughter of
the late Mathias and Ella Whitlatch Riggs.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur D. Staggers, whom she married
June 22, 1935.
Except for the past five years spent in the Waynesburg area, she spent her
entire life in Holbrook, and was a member of the Church of God.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five stepdaughters,
Mrs. John (Eleanor) Murdock of RD 5, Waynesburg, Mrs. Dennison (Marie) Benson
of San Bernardino, California, Mrs. James (Gaye) Smith of RD 2, Prosperity,
Mrs. Arthur (Artie) Mankey of Mt. Morris Star Route and Ferne Riggs Haught
of Morgantown, West Virginia; a stepson, Russell Staggers of RD 2, Waynesburg;
two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Nellie) Carter and Mrs. Dorse (Thelma) Carter, both
of RD 1, Holbrook; two brothers, Senate W. Riggs of Washington, Pa. and Victor
Riggs, of Pittsburgh; 23 step-grandchildren and several step-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a stepson, Allen Staggers, and by three sisters,
Vern, Opal and Dorothy.
STAGGERS - Friends of Agnes Violet Staggers 64, of Waynesburg, who died
Thursday, Dec. 27, 1979, will be received at the Mariner and Milliken
Funeral Home in Waynesburg from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held
at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 29, at the funeral home with the Reverend
Henry A. Young officiating. Burial will be at the Braddock Cemetery
in Graysville.
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WAYNESBURG - Aliff Connor Staggers, age 51, of RD 3, Waynesburg, died 3 p.m.,
May 28, 1979, at Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Although she was not in the best of health, death was unexpected.
She was born August 19, 1927, in Waynesburg, the daughter of Mrs. Pearl
Chaney Connor of Waynesburg, who survives and the late Alred Connor.
She spent most of her early life in new Freeport. She spent the last 30
years of her life in the Waynesburg Community.
Mrs. Staggers was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist
Church and a 1946 graduate of Waynesburg High School.
She is survived by her husband Howard E. Staggers, two daughters,
Mrs. Lee (Judy) Boger, Waynesburg; Trudy at home; 2 sons, Loren and Larry
at home.
Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Noretta) Martin, Manheim,
Pa., and one brother Paul Duane Connor, Perry, Ohio.
STAGGERS - Friends of Aliff C. Staggers, 51, who died Monday, May 28,
1979, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, in Waynesburg.
Funeral services will be 11a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the
Reverend Ralph W. Brownsfield officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview
Cemetery in Wind Ridge.
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Active member of Wind Ridge Christian Church
Anna Mae Staggers, 95, of Wind Ridge, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday,
December 28, 1996, in the Franklin Care Center, Waynesburg.
She was born April 5, 1901, in Richhill Township [Enon], a daughter
of Mathias Clark and Katherine Younken Jones. She had resided in Wind Ridge
since 1922.
Mrs. Staggers was a member of Wind Ridge Christian Church, where she had
been a Sunday school teacher, board member and member of the Missionary
Society. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
She was also a member of the Richhill Township Volunteer Fire Department
Auxiliary, the Ross Hill Garden Club and the Wind Ridge Needle Club.
Mrs. Staggers was a former reporter of the column "Wind Ridge Notes" for
the 'Observer-Reporter' and the 'Claysville Recorder'.
On August 22, 1922, she married Lemoyne Staggers, who died August 16,
1965.
Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie E. Bisset of Waynesburg and Juanita
Staggers of Rockville, Md.; one son, Kermit L. Staggers of Cape Coral, Fla.;
10 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are one granddaughter, Elizabeth Marjorie Clark; two
brothers,
Vaughn and Carl Jones; and one sister, Gertrude Burns.
Mrs. Staggers was the last of her immediate family.
[Burial was in the Greene County Memorial Park.]
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Arthur Staggers, 67, of Rockville, Md., formerly of Wind Ridge, died of
an apparent coronary occlusion on Sunday, April 12, 1981.
He retired from the U. S. Navy, and was employed by the Sessco Company.
Surviving are his wife, Juanita Staggers of Rockville, Md.; two daughters,
Mrs. Tina Harris of Rockville, Md., and Mrs. Sheila Hopkins in Virginia;
two sons, Gregory and Gary, both of Rockville, Md.; a grandson; three
brothers, Herbert of Waynesburg, Roy of Wind Ridge and Raymond of Canton,
Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fessler and Mrs. Betty Patterson
of Canton, Ohio; and several relatives in Greene County.
Services and burial will be held Wednesday in Rockville.
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Mount Morris - Arthur D. Staggers, 82, of Mount Morris Star Route,
Waynesburg "formerly of Bristoria, " died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1981 at 3:45
A. M. following a brief illness.
He was born May 24, 1898 in Jackson Township, the son of the late James
and Amanda McVay Staggers.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Jeannie Whipkey,
on March 17, 1933.
His second wife, Agnes V. Riggs, died Dec. 27, 1979.
He spent most of his life in Jackson Township.
He worked in the oil and gas fields, and also was a farmer and painter.
He was a member of the Long Run Church of God.
He is survived by a son, Russell Staggers of RD 2, Waynesburg; five daughters,
Mrs. John "Eleanor" Murdock of RD 5, Waynesburg, Mrs. D. W. "Marie"
Benson of San Bernadino, California, Mrs. James H. "Leona" Smith of RD 2,
Prosperity. Mrs. Arthur "Artie" Mankey of Mount Morris Star Route and
Ferne E. Haught of Morgantown, W. Va.
He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 step-
great
more:
Friends of Arthur D. Staggers, 82, of Mount Morris Star Route, Waynesburg
"formerly of Bristoria" who died Tuesday, Fe,. 3, 1981 will be receives at
the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home at Rogersville, from 2 to 4 P.M. and
7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 P.M.
Thursday, with the Rev. William Ryan officiating.
Interment will be in Staggers Family Cemetery inJackson Township.
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WASHINGTON - Audrey C. Staggers, 77, of RD 1, Graysville died at 12:20 P.M.
Monday, Nov. 5, 1984, at the Washington Hospital after a long illness.
Born April 16, 1907, in Graysville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob
and Osa McClelland Wells. She married Oakie W. (Bill) Staggers on Oct. 7,
1929.
Mrs. Staggers spent her entire life in the Graysville area and was a graduate
of the Richhill Township High School. She was an auditor in Gray Township and
a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church and its auxiliary.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Franklin
(Shirley) Schlanz of RD 1, Graysville; a sister, Mrs. Zelma Mitchell
of Graysville; a niece, Martha Bissett, and nephew, Edward Mitchell,
both of Graysville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
More:
Friends of Audrey C. Staggers, 77, of RD 1, Graysville, who died Monday,
Nov 5, 1984, will be received at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home of
Rogersivlle from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
Interment will follow services in the Rosemont Cemetery. The family
requests donations be made to the Unity Presbyterian Church.
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Benjamin Denny Staggers, 71, retired National Bank examiner of the United
States Treasury Department, died at 1:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 17, 1970, in
Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Staggers, of 600 Highview Drive, Baldwin Township, Pittsburgh,
was a descendent of a pioneer Greene County family and a son of H. C. Staggers
and Millie Denny Staggers.
His early life was spent at Waynesburg, where he was a player on the high
school basketball team and later on the Waynesburg College team.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg; a 50 year
member and life member of Waynesburg Lodge 153, F. and A.M.; the Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and the Pennsylvania Consistory.
Mr. Staggers was also a member of Waynesburg Lodge No. 757, P.O. Elks, the
Lettermen's Club of Waynesburg College; Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
of the College I and of the Hidden Valley Country Club at Pittsburgh.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillian Cowan Staggers, of Pittsburgh;
one brother, Robert B. of Mather; one sister, Sara, wife of Theodore M.
Hughes, of Philadelphia; one nephew, T.M. Hughes, of Philadelphia;
and three nieces; Mrs. John Elliott, of McLean, Va.; Mrs. William Magda,
of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Gilbert Barnhart, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Funeral services were held Friday with burial in Green Mount Cemetery.
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Mrs. Bertha Staggers, 85 years, widow of Peter Staggers, died Saturday
evening, December 15, 1956, in the home of her son, Elmer, of Wind Ridge.
She had been in ill health for some time. Mrs. Staggers was a daughter of
James and Jane Morris Courtwright, and was born at Sugar Grove, June 25, 1871.
Her husband died in 1940. Mrs. Staggers had been a member of Sugar Grove
Union Church.
Surviving are four sons and five daughters; LeMoyne and Elmer Staggers,
of Wind Ridge; Harry Staggers, of Graysville; Everett Staggers, of Cameron,
R D 2.; Mrs. Wm. P. Smith, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Elizabeth Behm, of Holbrook;
and Mrs. Arett Courtwright, of Graysville. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Ora Robinson of Wheeling, W.
Va., and Mrs. Martha Grim, of Wind Ridge.
One daughter, Mrs. Cora Fonner, two brothers and four sisters are deceased.
Funeral services were held Monday in the Garrison Funeral Home, by Rev.
James Reynolds. Interment was in the Wind Ridge cemetery.
(From the Waynesburg Republican, Dec. 1956)
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Bernice N. (Bun) Staggers, 89 of Graysville, RD 1, died at 4:50 A.M. Wednesday,
August 29, 1990, in the Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington.
She was born March 30, 1901, in Graysville, a daughter of James A. and
Annie Marie Huffman Ealy.
Mrs. Staggers had resided in the Graysville area all of her life, where
she was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of the church's ladies auxiliary and the ladies auxiliary
of the Graysville Volunteer Fire Department.
On October 27, 1920, she married Albert T. Staggers, who died January 7,
1942.
She and her husband owned and operated a general store in Graysville
for many years. After his death, she continued to operate the store until
her retirement in 1969.
Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie Mitchell and Mrs. Kenneth (Marilyn)
Baldwin, both of Graysville RD 1; one brother, Frank Ealy of Graysville
RD 1; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Carolyn G. Staggers, 62, of Waynesburg, RD 4, died at 3 P.M. Wednesday,
February 1, 1978, at the Greene County Memorial Hospital following
an extended illness.
She was born March 17, 1915, in Richhill Township, near Wind Ridge. She
was a foster daughter of G. A. and Margaret Gordon Jones.
Mrs. Staggers had spent all of her life in the Waynesburg community and
she was a member of the First Baptist Church at Waynesburg.
She graduated form Waynesburg high school with the class of 1935.
She is survived by her mother, Adalyn Meighen Thomas of Washington;
her husband, Herbert R. Staggers, whom she married February 11, 1939; four
daughter, Mrs. Robert "Carolyn" Anderson of Reston, Va.; Mrs. David "Peggy"
Metzger, Sarah and Donna Staggers, all of Charlottesville, Va.; two sons,
Richard of Big Spring, Texas, Ralph of Butler; two granddaughters,
Susan and Melissa; one grandson, Scott; one sister, Lois Develine of
Washington and one brother, Donald Meighen of Washington.
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Mrs. Charity Morrow Staggers, 82, of Waynesburg RD 2, and a resident of
Waynesburg almost her entire life, died at 9:55 A.M. Sunday, October 21,
1973, in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Although in failing health the past few years, she was seriously ill for
only a few weeks.
Mrs. Staggers was born January 1, 1891, in Richhill township, a daughter of
John and Mary Belle Barnhart Morrow. She was married to Thomas Staggers who
was a well-known house painter, and who preceded her in death. She had
attended the Washington Street United Methodist Church.
She was the last member of her own family.
Mrs. Staggers is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Fred (Mary) Lemley,
Waynesburg; Mrs. Albert (Elizabeth) Zimmerman, Waynesburg RD4; and Mrs.
Norman (Ruth Ellen) Bristow, McLean, Va; and by one son, Charles J. Staggers,
San Mateo, Calif. Also seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services which are incomplete, will be announced by the Weaver
Funeral Home, Waynesburg.
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Word was received her announcing the death of Charles Staggers, 68, native
of Greene County, who died Saturday, September 6 (1941), in a hospital
at Hill City, Kansas, as the result of injuries received several days before
when a farm tractor overturned on him.
Mr. Staggers, who had resided at Hill City for several years, was born
and reared in Whiteley Township, a son of the late Lisbon Staggers and
Sarah Hoge Staggers, He married Mary Blaker, also a native of Greene County,
and following her death several years ago he married a second time. Besides
his second wife, he leaves six daughters and one son. One sister, Mrs.
Alice Guthrie of near Waynesburg, and one brother, Elva Staggers, of
Lisbon, Ohio, also survive. The late H. C. Staggers of East High street
was a brother.
His death came only two days after that of his half-sister, Mrs. Catherine
S. Bowlby, of Natrona, Kansas, who died Thursday, September 4, at the home
of a daughter in Connecticut.
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Charles J. Staggers, 67 of 101 Rockefeller Lane, St. Peters, Mo; formerly of
Greene County, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1985, in the Community
Hospital, St. Peters, of an apparent heart attack.
He was born March 29, 1918, in Franklin Township, a son of the late Thomas
W. and Charity Morrow Staggers.
His wife, Myra Westmoreland Staggers, died February 16, 1985.
He spent his early life in Greene County. He lived several years in Arlington,
Va., and several years in Palo Alto, Calif.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U. S. Army. He was
employed for 30 years by United Airlines. He retired in 1980.
He is survived by three sisters, Mary Lemley of Waynesburg, Mt. Morris Star
Route, Elizabeth Zimmerman of Waynesburg R.D.4 and Ruth Ellen Bristow
of McLean, Va. and several nieces and nephews.
One brother, Thomas Staggers, is deceased.
Arrangements, which will appear later, are under the direction of the
Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home.
Friends of Charles J. Staggers of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Waynesburg,
who died Thursday, May 2, 1985, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday in the Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home,
Waynesburg, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, by
the Rev. Ralph W. Brownfield. Interment in Claughton Cemetery.
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Donald Lee Staggers, 61, of Waynesburg, RD 3 died Sunday, November 26,
1989, in Greene County Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was born October 13, 1928, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Stacy Niles
and Nellie Rush Staggers.
He had resided in the Waynesburg area all his life. He had been employed
by Sutton's Creamery and later by Bishoff's Creamery.
Mr. Staggers was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member of
James Farrell Post 330, American Legion, Waynesburg Post 4793, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, and Greene County Post 123, Disabled American Veterans,
all of Waynesburg.
Surviving are his wife, Florence Kerns Staggers; two sons, David W. Staggers
of Carmichaels and Stacy P. Staggers, of Killeen, Texas; three grandchildren,
four sisters, Leona K. Baker of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Aldene Anderson
of Marianna, and Melvina Clark and Lavaughn Staggers, both of Mt. Morris,
and one brother, Frank Staggers of Connecticut.
Deceased are a daughter, Vickie Staggers, and a brother, Norman Staggers.
(Greene Co. M. Park)
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Donald N. Staggers, aged 39 years, of Graysville, RD1, died at 7 P.M. Tuesday,
November 21, 1967, in the Oakland Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh. He had
been seriously ill for the past month.
He was born April 28, 1928, at Messmore, the son of Mrs. Rae Nelson
Staggers, of Graysville, RD1 and the late Clarence R. Staggers.
Mr. Staggers was a graduate of the Richhill Township High School with the
Class of 1947.
He was employed by the McGlumphy and Son tire and recapping firm at Wind
Ridge.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church and was on the
official board of the church. He was also a member of the James Farrell Post
330, American Legion; Harveys Grange 1444, and the Richhill Township
Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving in addition to his mother are four brothers, Herbert Staggers,
Waynesburg, R D 4; Roy Staggers, of Chambersburg; Raymond Staggers,
of Canton, Ohio; and Arthur Staggers, of Brockville, Maine, and two sisters,
Mary wife of Charles Fessler, of Canton, and Betty wife of Russell
Patterson, of Canton.
A brother and a sister are deceased.
In Memory of
Donald N. Staggers
Funeral Services - Friday, November 24, 1967,
at 1:00 P.M. in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home
Officiating Clergyman - Rev. Frederick Burchell
Pallbearers: Kenneth Grim, Cecil Jacobs, Terry Jones,
Joe McCracken, Ralph Jackson, Paul Hennen
Internment - Fairview Cemetery
Grave side military rites by James Farrell Post 330, America Legion
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Dora F. Staggers, 77, Spraggs, RD1, died after a long illness at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, 1980, in the West Virginia University Medical Center,
Morgantown.
She was a daughter of William H. Phillips and Sarah Ellen Phillips
Phillips and was born April 27, 1903, in Wayne Township. She resided all
her life in Greene and Washington Counties and was a member of the Phillips
United Methodist Church at Spraggs.
Her husband, Eddie Purman Staggers, whom she married January 24, 1972, died
May 22, 1964.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert "Mary" Rogers, a granddaughter,
Mary Louise Phillips, and two step-grandsons, Bobby and Johnny Rogers, all
of Spraggs, RD 1, two brothers, Edward Phillips of Canton, Ohio and Clark
Phillips of Minerva, Ohio; and a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Hearen of Spraggs,
RD1.
Two brothers, Brian and John Phillips, and a sister Emma, are deceased.
more:
Friends of Dora F. Staggers, 77, of Spraggs, who died Sunday, June 29,
1980, will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. at
the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home in Rogersville, where services will be
held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday with the Rev. David Biondi officiating.
Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery.
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Eddie Furman Staggers, 72, of RD 1, West Alexander, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday,
May 22, 1964, at his home after a lingering illness.
Born May 6, 1892, at Jackson Township, the son of the late Henry and Mary
Thomas Staggers, he lived most of his life in Washington and Greene
counties.
Mr. Staggers was a retired carpenter having been employed for 18 years by
the Finley Clay Products Company in Washington.
He is survived by his widow, Dora Phillips Staggers, whom he married
June 24, 1942,; one daughter, Mary, at home; one sister, Mrs. V. E. "Della"
Jones of RD 1, Holbrook, and one half-brother, Blaine Thomas of Chicago,
Ill.
Two brothers, Earl and John are deceased. Mr. Staggers had attended
the West Alexander Methodist Church.
More:
Friends of Eddie Furman Staggers of RD 1, West Alexander, who died Friday,
May 22, 1964, are being received from 7 P.M. Saturday "today" until 11 A.
M. Monday at the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville. The body will
be in state from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Monday, the hour of service, at the
Phillips Methodist Church. Rev. John H. Debolt will be in charge of the
services. Burial at Phillips Cemetery.
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Elmer B. Staggers, 73, of 260 Crago, Ave., Waynesburg, formerly of Wind
Ridge, died at 8:25 P.M. Saturday, March 5, 1983, in Greene County
Memorial Hospital. His death was due ti an apparent heart attach.
He was born July 31, 1910, in Jackson Township, a son of Peter and Bertha
Courtwright Staggers.
Mr. Staggers was a graduate of Richhill Township High School, a veteran of
World War 11 and a member of the South Wheeling Baptist Church. Prior to
his retirement, he had been employed by Mid-Penn Telephone Corp. for 26
years.
On Sept. 16, 1933, he married Irene Cunningham Staggers, who survives.
Also surviving are one brother, Everett Staggers of Waynesburg RD 5, two
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Tilton of Wind Ridge RD 1 and Mrs. Evelyn Stewart of
Waynesburg RD 6, and several nieces and nephews.
More:
Friends of Elmer B. Staggers of 260 Crago Ave., Waynesburg, formerly of
Wind Ridge, who died Saturday, March 5, 1983, will be received from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersvillew,
where services will be conducted at 10 A. M. Tuesday, March 8, by the Rev.
Robert E. Boreland. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Elva Staggers, aged 84 years, of 1070 Eighth Street, Bonar Addition,
Waynesburg, Pa., died of a heart ailment at 3:55 A.M. Tuesday, March 2,
1965, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing
health for the past four years.
He was born on a farm in Whiteley Township on September 11, 1880, a son
of Lisbon and Sarah Hoge Staggers, both deceased. He was the last of his
immediate family.
Mr. Staggers was united in marriage in 1913 to Elizabeth Blanche Mitchell,
daughter of R. K. and Harriet Huffman Mitchell.
He was affiliated with the Morrisville Methodist Church and had resided
in Waynesburg for 23 years.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughters, Nelle, wife of Thomas
Pollock, of Elyria, Ohio; one son, Donald E. Staggers, of Duquesne, Pa.
and several nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, two brothers, three half-sisters and three half-brothers are
deceased.
more:
Funeral Services - Friday, March 5, 1965 at 2:00 P.M. in the Weaver Funeral
Home
Officiating Clergymen: Rev. Thomas Deneen, Rev. M. B. Clendenien
Song Selections: "Beautiful Isel of Somewhere"; "Beyond the Sunset"
Pallbearers: Ralph Hoge, Dorsey Phillips, Fred Lemley, Albert Zimmerman,
Frank Craft, Kenneth Matthews
Internment: Fairall Cemetery
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Everett F. (Abe) Staggers, 85, of Holbrook RD 1, died at his home, Wednesday,
September 13, 1989, of an apparent heart attack.
He was born April 27, 1904, in Graysville, a son of Peter and Bertha
Courtwright Staggers.
His wife, Sarah E. Wood Staggers, died November 30, 1980.
Mr. Staggers was employed for more than 40 years by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation, retiring as a foreman. He was a member of
South Wheeling Baptist Church and had attended Willow Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Evelyn S. Stewart of Waynesburg, and several nieces
and nephews.
Deceased re three brothers, Elmer, Harry and Lemoyne Staggers, and five
sisters, Jessie Tilton, Edyth Smith, Cora Fonner, Elizabeth Behm and Grace
Courtwright (Fairview Cem.)
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Flora P. Staggers, 67, of Mt. Morris Star Route, Waynesburg, died at
4:30 A.M. Friday, September 24, 1971, in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Though she was not in the best of health for sometime, her death was
unexpected.
She was born August 15, 1904, in Perry Township, the daughter of the late
David and Carrie Connor Patterson.
Her husband, the late Randolph Staggers, died September 30, 1946.
Mrs. Stagger's early life was spent in Perry Township while the for the past
45 years she has resided in Whiteley Township.
She was a member of the Claughton Chapen United Methodist Church, the
WSCS of the church, Whiteley Township, Farm Woman and the Greene County
Foxchasers Auxiliary.
Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. Louise Simpson, Mrs. Bernard (Phoebe)
Eisiminger, and Mrs. Giles (Laura) Meighen, all of Mt. Morris Star Route,
Waynesburg; one stepson, Hugh Staggers, of Waynesburg; six grandchildren
and two great grandchildren; one brother, Francis Patterson, of Morgantown,
W. Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
One stepson, Earl Staggers, and two brothers, Irwin and Tracy Patterson
preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Claughton Chapel
Cemetery.
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Obituary of Francis Marion Staggers
F.M. Staggers, aged 85 years, a well known citizen, died at his home, near
Jollytown, Saturday, February 11, following a few days illness. Mr. Staggers
was a son of Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob (and Nancy Pitcock) Staggers, and was
born October 28, 1852. He followed farming and stock raising. Mr. Staggers
was a member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge. He was the last member of a family
of five. Besides his wife, Mrs. Hattie Church Staggers, he leaves five
children, Fred Staggers, Waynesburg; Mrs. Flossie Kimble, Miss Mary Staggers
and Henry Staggers, of near Garrison, and Wilbur Staggers, at home, and
seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon in the Jollytown M. E. church. Interment was made in the
Eakin Cemetery.
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Floris Zoric Staggers, 59, of Elwood City, died in the Ocala, Florida
Hospital, January 18, 1975, from an apparent heart attack while vacationing
there.
She was born September 14, 1915, in Greene County, the daughter of the late
William Stephen and Mary Ferguson Zoric.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Staggers. Also, surviving is a son,
James Albert Staggers of Allison Park and two grandchildren, Randy
Staggers and Michelle Staggers of Allison Park, and a brother, William
Stephen Zoric of Holbrook.
Funeral services and burial will be at Elwood City on Wednesday, January
22.
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Frank Staggers, 68, of 29 Laurel Avenue, Washington, died at 3:25 P.M.,
Monday, April 19, 1982, in Canonsburg General Hospital from injuries
received in a car accident on Route 19 in North Strabane Township.
He was born May 12, 1913, in Whiteley Township, Greene County, a son of
Pierce and Virginia Stewart Staggers.
He resided most of his life in Whiteley Township and had lived in Washington
since 1961. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church.
For many years he was a heavy equipment operator in the Tri-state
area.
He retired from the Dillie Freight Company in Washington in 1977.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen White Staggers, whom he married December
20, 1931, a daughter, Nancy L. Frey of Winchester, Va.; a son, Franklin
Staggers of Waynesburg RD 3; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
and two half-sisters, Elidora Leonard of Clarksville and Louise Presock of
Dry Tavern.
A sister, Mary Jane Kelley, is deceased.
more:
Friends of Frank Staggers, of 29 Laurel Avenue, Washington, who died Monday,
April 19, 1982, will be received in the Glise E. Mariner and Smuel E.
Milliken Funeral Home, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, from 7 to 9p.m.
on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday, where services
will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, April 23, with the Rev. William Ryan
officiating.
Burial in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.
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"Oil and Gas Man Succumbs"
Fred F. Staggers, 62, widely known oil and gas man of Waynesburg, died
Saturday evening, Dec. 29, 1945, at 7 o'clock in Greene County Memorial
Hospital after an extended illness due to a complication of ailments.
Mr. Staggers had spent all his adult life in the oil and gas field of the
Tri-state district and for several years prior to his death he had been
field superintendent of the Dunmar Oil and Gas Company. He had resided
in Waynesburg for the past 18 years,. He was a member and past exalted
ruler of Waynesburg Lodge No. 757, BPOE; the Masonic Lodge of Littleton,
W. Va., and the Shrine at Wheeling, W. V.
A son of the late Francis M. and Louisa Hennen Staggers, he was born July
12, 1881, at Jollytown, and spent his early life in that community. He
married Virginia Stewart, whose death occurred 13 years ago. Besides one
daughter, Kathryn, wife of William F. Huffman, of Marianna, R. D 2, he
leaves a stepmother, Mrs. Hattie Church Staggers, of Jollytown; two sisters,
Miss Mary Staggers and Mrs. Elwood Kimble, both of Garrison, and two half-brothers,
Henry Staggers, of Caraopolis, and Wilbert W. Staggers, of Jollytown.
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Funeral services for Fred F. Staggers, of Waynesburg, who died Saturday
evening, Dec. 29, 1945, will be held Tuesday, January 1, at 2 P.M. at the
family residence, 260 West Wayne Street, with Rev. J. C. Myers of Ellwood
City, and Rev. Hary Layhew, of Bentleyville, officiating. Burial will be
in Greene County Memorial park with Mason rites at grave side. Friends
are being received at the residence. George L. Church is the funeral
director.
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Brownsville - Glenn Staggers, 80, of 538 High Street, Brownsville,
died at 11:23 A.M. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1983 at the home of his son Glenn
Staggers of 416 Hummell St., Brownsville.
Born Dec. 28, 1902, at Bristoria, he was a son of the late Thomas Mattie
Coutz Staggers.
His wife, Myrtle Olive McDonough, died in 1978.
He was employed with West Penn Power Co. for 45 years. He was a member of
the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville, IOOF 51 of Brownsville,
the Hopewell Grange and the South Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are a son, Glenn Lee Staggers of Brownsville; two grandsons,
Gary of Hiller, Pa., Jim of Belle Vernon, three great-grandchildren,
two brothers; Oakie of Graysville and Milo of West Finley; and a sister,
Imogene Tustin of McMurray.
Preceding him in death were five brothers.
More:
Friends of Glenn Staggers of 538 High Street, Brownsville, who died
Wednesday, November 16, 1983, will be received from 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday,
and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday in the J.W. Kisinger Funeral
Home, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, where services will be held at 1 P.M.
Saturday, November 19, with the Rev. Richard B. Snyder, pastor of the
First United Methodist Church of Brownsville, officiating.
Burial in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
Memorial services will be conducted in the funeral home at 7:30 P.M. Friday
by the Brownsville Odd Fellows Lodge No. 51 and at 8 P.M. Friday by the
South Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department.
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George R. Staggers, 78, of Blacksville, W. Va., died Sunday morning,
September 26, 1971.
A son of David and Phoebe Jane Dakins Staggers, he was born March 2, 1893,
in Whiteley Township, but had resided at Blacksville for a number of years.
His wife, Martha Staggers, died September 19, 1969.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Company and
of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. He was a retired employee
of the Blacksville Water Company.
Surviving are a son, R. Kent Staggers, of Blacksville, and a sister, Mrs.
Edna S. Baxter, of Washington.
Four brothers and three sisters are deceased
Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial in Eakin Cemetery.
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George W. Staggers, 84 of 244 First Avenue, Waynesburg, died at 3:10 p.m.
Friday, July 30, 1965, at Blairsville following a lingering illness.
He was born December 30, 1880, at Jackson Township to the late Thomas and
Rebecca Rush Staggers and resided in Jackson Township most of his life.
The last four years were spent in Waynesburg.
He was employed by the South Penn Oil Company for 43 years and after
retirement worked as a carpenter until three years ago. He was a past member
of the Bristoria Knights of Pithias and a member of the International
Order of Odd Fellows 469.
Surviving are his widow, Zella Kerr Staggers, whom he married, June 15,
1910, one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Gertrude)Dukate of Waynesburg, one son,
Howard of Waynesburg R.D. 2, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
and one sister, Mrs. Norton Wright of Waynesburg. One sister is deceased.
more:
Friends of George W. Staggers of 244 First Avenue, Waynesburg, who died
Friday, July 30, 1965, are being received after 7 p.m. Saturday at the
Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, where services will be conducted
at 3:30 p.m. Monday with Rev. J. W. Lofgren in charge. Burial at Fairview
Cemetery near Wind Ridge.
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H. C. Staggers, 72, Succumbs to Heart Attack While Recuperating from
Appendectomy Stricken with a heart attach while convalescing from an
operation for appendicitis a week ago, Haman C. Staggers, 72, prominent
and widely known retired attorney-at-law died at 8:30 yesterday morning,
February 13, 1941, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Staggers was apparently recovering satisfactorily from an emergency
appendectomy when he was seized with a heart attach early yesterday
morning and died a few hours later.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence,
East High street.
For a quarter of a century or more, Mr. Staggers was actively identified
with Waynesburg's professional business, civic and religious life, and
practiced law here for more than thirty years as a member of the Greene County
Bar Association. Failing health compelled his retirement from the practice
of law some years ago and he had since devoted much of his time to the
growing of fine dahlias. He was a vice president and long time member of
the American Dahlia Society and was widely known throughout the Tri-state
district as a dahlia grower.
A son of the late Lisbon and Sarah Hoge Staggers, he was born July 29,
1868, in Whiteley Township and was a lifelong resident of Greene County.
After completing his el4ementary education he taught in the public
schools of the county from 1888 through 1892. He attended the Edinboro
State Normal School in 1889-1890 after which he entered Waynesburg
College and was graduated in the class of 1895. He then enrolled in the law
school of West Virginia University and was graduated in 1897. He was admitted
to the Greene County bar on November 1897.
Mr. Staggers' grandmother, Catherine Maple Stiger, was the daughter of
a Revolutionary War soldier, William Maple, who was of English descent.
After her marriage to John Stiger, she induced her husband to change the
family name to an English spelling - Staggers, as it has been spelled ever
since. John and Catherine Staggers, lived on Smith Creek and reared a
large family of children of which Mr. Staggers father, Lisbon Staggers,
was one.
For a number of years, Mr. Staggers was prominently identified with Greene
County politics and was recognized as one of the leaders of the Democratic
party in the county. He served as Democratic county chairman in 1900 and
served two terms as district attorney, 1903-1909. He was one of the original
Woodrow Wilson supporters in Greene County and was a delegate to the Baltimore
convention that nominated President Wilson for his first term in 1912.
He also served as manager of the Wilson campaign in Greene County that
year. He never ceased to be interested in political affairs and kept himself
well informed on national, state and county affairs.
He was married July 12, 1897 to Miss Millie Denny of Waynesburg, who survives
with two sons and a daughter: Benjamin D. Staggers, of Waynesburg;
Mrs. Sarah Hughes, of Philadelphia, and Robert Staggers, of Waynesburg.
There are four grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Elva Staggers,
of Lisbon, Ohio and Charles Staggers, of Hill City, Kansas; one sister, Mrs.
Alice Guthrie, of Waynesburg, RD and a half sister, Mrs. Kate Bowlby,
Natoma, Kansas.
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Mr. Staggers came of pioneer Greene County stock; his ancestors, having been
Hollanders who first came to America about 1640, landing in what is now New
Jersey and later emigrating to Lancaster or York County. Later a son of
one of these families, names Jacob Stiger, as the family name was then
spelled went down into Virginia before the Revolutionary War, and was
among a number of frontiersmen sent by the colony of Virginia into the
northwestern Augusta County, Va. of which Green County was then a part,
to ward off Indians and hold that territory for Virginia. He settled
outside the limits of the present village of Jefferson, marking out a "tomahawk"
possession on the hillside south of the town, now known as the Haver farm.
Records show that Jacobs Stiger, great-grandfather of Mr. Staggers,
was at Jefferson in 1774. He married a Hollander, Elizabeth Eisiminger,
and they lived in the Jefferson, district, until 1810, when they purchased a
farm on Smith Creek, about four miles south of Waynesburg, where the "white
barn" is now located. Jacob Stiger's family consisted of three children, a
son John and two daughters, He and his wife lived on Smith Creek, the
rest of their lives and are buried on the farm.
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Harry Staggers, 70, of Graysville, RD1 died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday,
January 13, at his home of an apparent heart attack.
He was born April 19, 1901, at Graysville, a son of the late Peier and
Bertha Courtwright Staggers. His wife, Mary McCracken Staggers, who he
married July 27, 1929, survives.
Also surviving are four daughters; Mrs. Willis (Imogene) Fletcher,
Ravenna, Ohio; Mrs. Thomas (Bertha) Scherich, Prosperity; Mrs. Jerry (Doris)
Grim, Graysville and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Welling of Ravenna, Ohio. Four
sisters Mrs. Jessie Tilton, of Cameron, West Virginia, RD 1; Mrs. Elizabeth
Behm, Mrs. Edyth Smith and Mrs. Evelyn Stewart all of Waynesburg and two
brothers Everett of Cameron Star route and Elmer of West Finley RD 2 survives
as well as eleven grandchildren.
One son, Joseph, a brother LeMoyne and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Fenner and
Mrs. Grace Courtwright all preceded him in death.
For the early part of his life he had been a rig builder and in later years
became a farmer, raising Charolais cattle and sheep. He was a member of
the Greene County Wool Growers Association. He also was a member of the South
Wheeling Baptist Church.
STAGGERS - Friend of Harry Staggers, 70, of Graysville RD 1, who died Thursday
January 13 are being received from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Saturday in the Robert
L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, where services will be held Sunday at
1:00 p.m. with Rev. Garvin M. Hupp officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery.
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Henry Earl Staggers, 64, of Holbrook, RD 1, died at 3 P.M. Friday,
May 2, 1952, at his home.
Mr. Staggers was born June 2, 1898, in Cameron, W. Va. and was a son of
Mary Etta Thomas Staggers and the late Henry C. Staggers. He was the husband
of Katherine Rush Staggers, who survives. He was a carpenter by trade, and
resided most of his life in Jackson Township.
Surviving, besides his mother and wife, both at home, are two sons, Earl
W. Staggers, of Akron, Ohio, and Jesse Thomas Staggers, in the US Army;
two daughters, Majorie Della Staggers and Mrs. Paul Freeman, both at
home; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Della Jones, of Fairfax,
Va. and one brother, Purman Staggers; of Washington. One son is deceased.
more:
Friends of Henry Earl Staggers, of Holbrook, RD 1, who died Friday, May
2, 1952, will be received after 7 P.M. Saturday at his late home, where
private funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, May 4. Burial
in Staggers Cemetery, Jackson Township, Rogersville.
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Herbert R. Staggers, 69 of 1010 East High Street, Waynesburg, died at 1:35
P.M. , Tuesday, September 6, 1983, in Bristor's Guest Home, after a four
month illness.
He was born December 2, 1913, in Wind Ridge, a son of the late Clarence
R. and Winnie Rae Nelson Staggers.
He had spent his entire life in Greene County and graduated in 1932 from
Richhill Township High School. He was a former member of the Waynesburg
Lions Club.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a
trustee and was the deacon emeritus.
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Staggers - Friends of Herbert R. Staggers, 69, of 1010 E. High St.,
Waynesburg, who died Tuesday, Sept., 6, 1983, will be received in the Glise
E. Mariner and Samuel A. Milliken Funeral Home, 197 N. Milliken St., Waynesburg,
from 2 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday, where services will be held at 10 A.M.
Saturday, with the Rev. Richard Visser and the Rev. Henry A. Young
officiating. Burial will follow in Wind Ridge Cemetery.
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Hugh S. Staggers, 466 North 900 West Street, Orem, Utah, formerly of
Mt. Morris Star Route, Waynesburg, died at 5 P.M. Friday, January
18, 1974, in Utah Valley Hospital, Provo Utah. Death was unexpected
due to a coronary occlusion.
Born October 12, 1904, in Whiteley Township, he was the son of Randolph
and Mary Stephenson Staggers, and was married to the former Beatrice
Talbert, who survives.
Mr. Staggers lived his entire life in the Whiteley Township area, with
the exception of the past two years in Utah, and was a member of the Mt.
Pleasant United Methodist church, Gordon Hill.
He had worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator with George
T. Shriver, a local hauling contractor, and retired several years ago
from the Ross Burns, Inc. contracting company, which bought out the Shriver
firm.
His stepmother, Mrs. Flora Patterson, died September 24, 1971.
Surviving, in addition to his widow, are three half sisters, Mrs. Louise
Simpson, Waynesburg R.D. 3; Mrs. Bernard (Phoebe Jane) Eisiminger,
Mt. Morris Star Route, Waynesburg; and Mrs. Giles (Laura) Meighen also of Mt.
Morris Star Rout. Also surviving is one aunt, Edna Staggers Baster, Washington.
A brother, Carl Staggers, is deceased.
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James Abraham "East" Staggers, 73, of Aurora, W.Va., died at 5:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 22, 1964, at Kingwood, W.Va.
He was born June 12, 1886, at Bristoria to the late James E. and Amanda
McVey Staggers. He was a retired oil and gas worker in the West Virginia
and Western Pennsylvania fields and was affiliated with the Long Run Church
of God.
He is survived by his widow, Kathryn Smith Staggers, one sister, Mrs. Osborne
"Della" Jones of Holbrook and a brother, Arthur of Holbrook.
His first wife, Mary Hughes Staggers, died in 1934. Also deceased
are the following brothers and sisters; Harry, Mrs. John Clyde Kerr,
Sudie, Mrs. Jack Strosnider, Randolph Lawrence and Ned L.
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Friends of James Abraham "East" Staggers of Aurora, W. Va., who died
Saturday, Aug. 22, 1964, are being received after 3 P.M. Monday at the
family residence. Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Tuesday at the
Aurora Methodist Church by Rev. Frank Snyder. An open casket service
will be held at 4:30 P.M. at Rosemont Cemetery.
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Waynesburg, Nov 11 - James E. Staggers, 77, died at 1:35 o'clock this
afternoon at his home near Bristoria, Holbrook, R. D. 2, following
an illness of one year.
Mr. Staggers was born January 20-1863, in Jackson Township, where he
spent his entire life. He followed farming and stock raising and was a son
of Abraham and Rebecca Morris Staggers.
In 1881, he married Amanda McVay, who died in 1931.
They were parents of 10 children: Harry I. Staggers, of Bristoria;
J. Staggers and Miss Sudie E. Staggers, at home; Mrs. Fannie Strosnider,
Holbrook R. D. 2; Mrs. Della Jones, of Holbrook R. D. 2; C.R. Staggers of
Graysville, and Arthur B. Staggers, of Sycamore R. D. 1; Mrs. Clythie Kerr,
Lawrence L. Staggers and Ned L. Staggers are deceased.
Mr. Staggers was the last of a family of six children Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday, November 13, in
the Staggers
home, in charge of the Rev. J. Nelson Jackaway. Burial will be in the
Staggers Cemetery.
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James H. Staggers, 78, died at 9:15 o'clock tonight (October 5, 1941),
in his home in Franklin Township, after an illness of eight months, due
to a stroke.
Mr. Staggers, a son of James and Elizabeth Rush Staggers, was born February
28, 1863, in Jackson township, and spent the greater part of his life in
that township, near Bristoria.
His wife was Mrs. Annabelle Staggers, now deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice S. Whiting, of Philadelphia,
and a grandson, Stanton Wolfe.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the Ralph Scott Funeral
Home, Rogersville, in charge of the Rev. A.M. Riggs. Friends will be received
at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Staggers Cemetery, in Jackson
Township.
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Waynesburg, May 12, - John Staggers, 83, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning
in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Staggers was born in Jackson Township, Feb. 22, 1856. He was a son of
Abraham and Martha Chess Staggers. He was a well known farmer, and spent
practically all his life in Aleppo Township. His wife, Margaret L. Smith
Staggers, is dead.
Surviving are two sons, William and Samuel, of Aleppo, and one brother,
Peter Staggers, of Bristoria.
Friends will be received at the Hoge and Garrison Funeral Home, West High
street, Waynesburg, until Sunday, when services will be held at 2 P.M. By
the Long Run Church, near Bristoria, in charge of the Rev. Mr. Bush.
Burial will be in the Long Run Cemetery.
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Joseph Fitz Randolph Staggers, aged 72 years, well known farmer, died at his
home on the Waynesburg Mt. Morris Road, Monday September 30, following
a brief illness. He was a son of David and Phoebe Jane Aikens Staggers,
and was born April 9, 1874, near Jollytown. His first wife, Mary V. Stephenson,
died 19 years ago. From this union he is survived by one son, Hugh S. Stagers
of the Waynesburg - Mt. Morris road. His second wife, Flora Patterson
Staggers, survives and from this union he leaves three daughters,
Louise, Phoebe Jane and Laura Annette, all at home. Also surviving
are two sisters, Miss Mary Staggers and Mrs. Edna Baxter, both of the
Waynesburg - Mt. Morris road and one brother, Ralph Staggers of Blacksville,
W. Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the home, conducted by Rev. Albert Moerz and Rev. H. Ernest McNeely.
Interment in Glades Cemetery.
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Kathleen Staggers, 69, of 256 South Washington Street, Waynesburg,
formerly of Washington, died at 11:55 A. M. Monday, September 24, 1984,
in Greene Health Care Center, Waybesburg. She had not been in failing
health for some time.
Mrs. Staggers was born Sept. 20, 1915, in Monongalia County, W. Va., near
Hundred, a daughter of George W. and Lucy Mobley White.
She had resided most of her life in Greene County, and had lived in Washington
from 1961 to 1983. She was affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Staggers had been employed as a saleswoman for various retail stores
in Waynesburg and Washington.
Her husband, Frank Staggers, died Apirl 19, 1982.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy L. Frey of Pittsburg; a son; Franklin
Staggers of Washington RD 3; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons;
and a brother, John O. White of Washington.
Two sisters, Jean White and Virginia Hostutler, are deceased.
more:
Friends of Kathleen White Staggers of 256 South Washington, formerly of
Washington, who died Monday, September 24, 1984, will be received
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday in the Glise E. Mariner and Samuel A.
Milliken Funeral Home, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services
will be held at 11 A. M. Wednesday, Sept. 26, with the Rev. Ralph W.
Brownfield officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Garden , McMurray.
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Le Moyne Staggers, aged 74 years, of Wind Ridge, died at 10:05 a.m. Monday,
August 16, 1965, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital, where he had been
seriously ill for a month.
He was born November 8, 1890, near Graysville, a son of Peter and Bertha
Courtwright Staggers. He resided most of his life at Wind Ridge where he
was a rig building contractor and for the last few years prior to retirement
was a highway construction foreman.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the Christian Church and at the time of his
death was serving as a deacon and trustee in the Wind Ridge Christian
Church. He was a member of F. and A. M. 153, Ancient Scottish Rite, and
the Pittsburgh Consistory. He was a 32nd degree mason.
He married Anna Jones Staggers on August 19, 1922.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Marjorie, wife of
George Bissett, of Waynesburg, and Juanita, wife of Arthur Staggers, of
Rockville, Md.; one son, Kermit, of Pontiac, Mich.; 10 grandchildren;
four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Tilton, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Elizabeth Behm, of
Holbrook; Mrs. Edyth Smith, of Waynesburg; and Evelyn, wife of Ed Stewart,
of Cameron Star Route, Waynesburg; three brothers, Everett, of Cameron
Star Route, Waynesburg, and Elmer and Harry, of Wind Ridge.
Two sisters, Mrs. Cora Fonner and Mrs. Grace Courtwright, are deceased.
[From funeral home notice by Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville,
Pa.]
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In Memory of Le Moyne Staggers
Funeral Services - Thursday, August 19, 1965
at 1:30 P.M. in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home
Officiating Clergyman - Rev. John Surgernor, Jr.
Pallbearers: Everett Staggers, Elmer Staggers,
Harry Staggers, Pau Braddock, Thomas Chess, Tommy Chess
Internment: Greene County Memorial Park
Masonic services by F. and A.M. Lodge 153 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday
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Lillian Cowan Staggers, 93, of Asbury Heights Retirement Community,
Pittsburgh, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1993, in Asbury Heights.
She was born Dec. 14, 1899, in Waynesburg, a daughter of John M. and Matilda
Scott Cowan.
Mrs. Staggers received a bachelor's degree in social work from the former
Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1923. She was a retired social worker
in Washington County and the Pittsburgh area.
In 1967, she retired as coordinator of volunteer efforts for the United Fund's
Information and Volunteer Services. She was instrumental in establishing
a volunteer program at Mayview State Hospital, which later spread to
Dixmont and Woodville state hospitals. Surviving is a cousin, Delilah S.
Ullom of Waynesburg.
Deceased are her husband, Benjamin D. Staggers, who died March 17, 1970;
and a half brother, Luther Cowan.
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Friends of Lillian Cowan Staggers of Asbury Heights Retirement Community,
Pittsburgh, formerly of Waynesburg, who died Friday, Dec. 10, 1993, will
be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday at Behm Funeral Home, Inc.,
182 West High Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 1 P.M.
Monday, Dec. 13, 1993, with Dr. Allen Foster presiding. Interment
in Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg.
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Obituary of
Martha "Mattie" Mabelle Coutz Staggers
- (From Cornerstone)
Mrs. Mattie Mabelle Staggers, 72, for many years a resident of the Graysville
community, died Saturday after, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leroy
McDonough, in Prosperity, where she was making her home.
Mrs. Staggers was born July 19, 1868. She was a daughter of L. Hamilton
and Malissa Jane Coutz. She was married in 1890 to William Thomas Staggers
who died in 1917. They were parents of nine children, seven of whom survive:
. . .? Staggers, Dewey Staggers, Oakie Staggers and Milo Staggers, all
of Graysville; Stacy Staggers, Waynesburg and Glenn Staggers, of Burnsville.
Six brothers and three sisters survive, as follows: John Coutz, of Bellaire,
Ohio; William Theodore Coutz, of Bridgeport, Ohio; Charles Coutz, in Oregon;
Stidger Coutz of Pittsburgh; Samuel and Albert Coutz, of Wheeling; Mrs.
Bertha Hoffman, of Washington; Mrs. Addie Hall, Clayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Bessie
Halphay, of Mingo Junction, O.
There are 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Staggers was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church, at Graysville,
where she spent most of her life.
Friends will be received at the home of her son, A. T. Staggers, at Graysville,
where funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 24, at 2 P.M. in
charge of the Rev. R. A. Bennett, of Wheeling, W. Va.; the Rev. A. M. Riggs,
of Van Buren, and the Rev. J. Nelson Jackaway, of Graysville. Burial will
be in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, for Mrs. Mary
Hughes Staggers, aged 44, wife of East Staggers, of Sugar Grove, Aleppo
township, who died at 2:45 A. M., Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Greene County
Memorial hospital. The rites will be held at 1 o'clock in the Staggers
home with Rev. A. M. Riggs, of Wind Ridge officiating. Interment will be in
the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Staggers had been ill four months. A daughter of T. J. Hughes and
Eliza Lewis Hughes, she was born May 5, 1889, in Aleppo township and spent
all her life in that section. She was a member of the Church of God at Sugar
Grove. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Olive Meighen,
wife of Mark Meighen, of West Alexander
Funeral services will be held Tuesday after, Jan. 16, for Mrs. Mary Hughes
Staggers, aged 44, wife of East Staggers, of Sugar Grove, Aleppo township,
who died at 2:45 A.M. Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Greene County Memorial
Hospital.
The rites will be held at 1 o'clock in the Staggers home with Rev. A. M.
Riggs, of Wind Ridge officiating. Internment will be in the Sugar Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Staggers had been ill four months. A daughter of T. J. Hughes and
Eliza Lewis Hughes; she was born May 5, 1889, in Aleppo township and spent
all her life in that location. She was a member of the Church of God at Sugar
Grove. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Olive Meighen,
wife of Mark Meighen, of West Alexander.
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Milo L. "Mike" Staggers, 80 of West Finley, R. D.2, died at 9 P.M. Thursday,
May 11, 1989 in Greene County Memorial Hospital.
A son of W. T. and Mattie B. Couch Staggers, he was born July 8, 1908, in
Richhill Township, where he resided all his life. He served as a private
in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Staggers was a self employed carpenter who worked as a carpenter at
Curry Memorial Home for eight years prior to his retirement in 1977. He
was Protestant.
His first wife, Sarah Margaret Sanders, died in 1943. His second wife,
Cleo Allum Carroll Staggers, whom he married March 8, 1947, survives.
Also surviving are three daughter, Mrs. Duane L. "Mary" Kiger of Prosperity,
Mrs. Albert J. "Carol Anna" Dye of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Mrs. Harold "Brenda"
Finnegan of Wind Ridge; two sons, Benny I. Staggers of Washington
and Michael L. Staggers at home; four stepdaughters, Mrs Bob "Sara"
Clutter of West Finley, Mrs. Kenneth "Joanne" Hamilton of Graysville RD
1, Mrs. Carl "Mary Lou" Amos of Sycamore RD 1, and Mrs. Harry "Jean"
Davis of Moundsville, W. Va.; two stepsons, James H "Bud" Carroll at
home and Harry R. Carroll of West Finley; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; a sister, Imogene Tustin of McMurray; and a brother,
Oakley "Bill" Staggers of Graysville.
A son, Harold Dale Staggers, died in 1978. Also deceased are four brothers,
Dewey, Albert, Stacy and Glenn Staggers.
(Rosemont cemetery)
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Peter Staggers, 82, died at his home near Ryerson Station, Richhill
Township, at 11 o'clock Tuesday night Sept. 3, following an illness of
two weeks.
Mr. Staggers was born near Bristoria, May 1, 1858. He was a son of Thomas
and Sarah Chess Staggers. He was the last of a large family. In 1889, he
married Bertha Courtwright, who survives, with the following children,
LeMoyne, Harry, Elmer and Mrs. Elizabeth Behm, all of Wind Ridge; Everett,
of Rogersville; Mrs. Edyth Smith of Waynesburg; Mrs. Jessie Tilton, of
Sugar Grove; Mrs. Evelyn Stewart, of Bristoria; and Mrs. Grace Courtwright
of Graysville.
He was a well known farmer and stock raiser, and attended South Wheeling
Baptist Church.
The funeral will be held Friday, Sept 6. Short services will be held at
1 o'clock in the home with further services at 1:30 o'clock in the South
Wheeling Baptist Church in charge of the Rev. Russell Standiford.
Burial will be in the Wind Ridge Cemetery.
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Obituary of Phoebe Eakin Staggers -
Mrs. Phoebe Jane Staggers, aged 87 years, two months and one day, widow
of David Staggers, died at 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 9, 1937, at her
home in Whiteley Township.
A daughter of Jacob and Mary Woodruff Eakin, she was born September 8,
1848, in Gilmore Township, but for the past 54 years had resided at the
Staggers homestead in Whiteley Township, where she died. She was united
in marriage with David Staggers, whose death occurred 13 years ago. Mrs.
Staggers was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Protestant Church.
She leaves three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Alice Gass, of Elizabeth;
J. Randolph Staggers, of Whiteley Township Miss Mary Staggers and Mrs.
Edna S. Baxter, at home, and G. Ralph Staggers, of Jollytown. Also surviving
are nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother, J. P. Eakin,
of Jollytown, and one half sister, Mrs. Mary E. Brown of Fairmont,
W. Va.
Funeral services will be held Thursday after at 2 o'clock at the Staggers
residence in Whiteley Township with the Rev. O. W. Bolton officiating.
Interment, which will be private, will be made Friday morning in the Eakin
Cemetery at Jollytown.
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Rae Nelson Staggers, born October 12, 1895, in Richhill Twp., Greene Co.,
Pa., died July 10, 1978 at Wind Ridge, Pa. She was a daughter of Armstrong
G. and Lizzie Jennings Nelson. On August 27, 1913 she married Clarence
(Dolph) Staggers, who died October 12, 1954. She owned and operated a
nursing home.
She was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, at Wind Ridge.
Surviving are four sons: Herbert, Roy, Arthur, and Raymond; and two daughters
Mrs. Mary Fessler and Mrs. Betty Patterson Hamilton.
Deceased are two sons and a daughter.
Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, near Wind Ridge.
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Robert B. Staggers, 78, of 325 Third Street, Mather, died after a long
illness at 9:15 A.M. Monday, February 11, 1985, in Uniontown.
He was born December 24, 1906, in Waynesburg, a son of Haman C. and Millie
Denny Staggers and had lived in Mather most of his life.
He was formerly employed by Mather Collieries and as a surveyor for the
Department of Transportation.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the First Christian Church of Carmichaels
and the Waynesburg Moose Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Nellis Mason Staggers; three daughters, Mrs. Jon
(Margaret) Elliott of McLean, Va; Mrs. Roberta Barnhart of Nevada City,
Calif, and Mrs. Sara Magda of Fairview Park, Ohio; nine grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sarah Hughes of Philadelphia.
A brother, Benjamin, a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter are deceased.
Funeral arrangements for Robert B. Staggers of 325 Third Avenue, Mather, who
died Monday, February 11, 1985, are incomplete. Behm Funeral Home, Route
188, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert L. Staggers, 69, of Lakeland, Fla, a former resident of Greene County,
died Friday, November 7, 1980, in Lakeland General Hospital following an
illness of 13 days.
He was born April 5, 1911, in Jackson Township, a son of Harry I. and
Blanche Smith Staggers.
He was a graduate of Richhill Township High School, Wind Ridge, and of
Indiana State College.
Mr. Staggers taught school in Greene County for several years and later
operated a plumbing and heating contracting business in Waynesburg.
He had resided in Florida since 1957 where he worked as a steam fitter
until his retirement.
He was a Protestant by faith and was a member of the Masons and several
other fraternal and civic organizations in Florida.
His first wife, Helen Haviland Staggers, died several years ago.
Surviving are his second wife, Jerry Staggers, a son Joe Staggers of
Bausman, Pa., a granddaughter, a sister, Mrs. Helen Hewitt of Maidsville,
W. Va.; and a brother John Staggers of Downingtown.
A sister, Margaret, is deceased.
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Roy E. Staggers, Sr., 72, of Dunbar, RD 1, formerly of Wind Ridge, died
at 10:40 A.M. Monday, July 30, 1990, i Uniontown, following a long illness.
He was born November 28, 1917, in Richhill Township, a son of Clarence
R. and Rae Nelson Staggers.
He graduated from Richhill Township High School in Wind Ridge and received
a City and Guild Baking Certificate from a baking school in Blackpool,
England.
Mr. Staggers was a retired employee of the Texas Eastern Transmission
Corp.
He was a veteran of WW II, having served with the U. S. Army Air Force
in England and France.
Mr. Staggers was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church.
On January 15, 1945, he married, Marjorie H. Hayes, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Roy E. Staggers, Jr. of Chestnut Ridge, and
Terry J. Staggers of Monarch; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Pam) Heckman of
Woodbridge, Va., Mrs. George (Sandy) Burris of Cameron, W. Va.; and Mrs.
Wes (Debbie) Whiting of Monarch; eight grandchildren; and two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Fessler and Mrs. Betty Patterson, both of Canton, Ohio.
Deceased are four brothers, Herbert, Raymond, Arthur and Donald Staggers,
and one grandson, Wesley D. Whiting.
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Russell Noel Staggers -
"Waynesburg Area Man Retired
form Carnegie Natural Gas Co."
Russell Noel Staggers, 75, of Waynesburg, RD 2, died at 12:45 A.M. Tuesday,
November 17, 1992, in his home.
Born May 10, 1917, in Bristoria, he as a son of Arthur and Mildred Whipkey
Staggers.
Mr. Staggers lived his entire life in Greene County and was affiliated
with Oak View United Methodist church.
He worked for Carnegie Natural Gas Co., for 28 year, retiring in 1973.
On August 19, 1940, he married Jeannette Gillogly Staggers, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Delbert Dianne Jones of Waynesburg,
RD 4; two sons, Larry Staggers of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Lanny Staggers
of Charleroi RD 2,; six grandchildren, Ronald Lee Staggers, Brett Staggers,
Stacey Staggers, Brian Jones, Bethann Sari and Kena Ward; four great-
grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Eleanor "Kate" Murdock of Waynesburg
RD 5, Mrs. Gene "Arlis" Mankey of Mt. Morris Start Route, Waynesburg;
Mrs. Marie Benson of San Bernardino, Calif, and Mrs Ferne Haught of Whittaker,
Calif.
Deceased are a sister, Mrs. Gay Smith, and a brothers, Allen Staggers.
(Rosemont Cemetery)
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Sarah I. Staggers, 70, of Waynesburg, RD 5, was pronounced dead on arrival
at Greene County Memorial Hospital at 2:10 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 1980.
Death was attributed to a heart attack.
She was born October 18, 1910, in Center Township, a daughter of Joshua and
Lucy Rush Wood.
She spent most of her life in Center Township and was a member of the Long
Run Church of Good.
On November 17, 1928, she married Everett Staggers who survives along with
a sister, Mrs. Elvin (Georgia) Wise of McClellandtown and a brother,
Russell Wood of Stockton.
A brother, Harry Wood, is deceased.
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Miss Sudie E. Staggers, 62 years, 11 months and 28 days a lifelong
resident of Jackson Township, died at 11:45 P.M. Friday Feb. 23, 1951, at her
home near Bristoria. Miss Staggers had been an invalid for the past eight
years.
Born Feb. 25, 1888, she was a daughter of the late J. E. Staggers
and Amanda McVay Staggers, and spent all her life on the homestead
where she died. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Surviving are three brothers and two sisters: East Staggers, near Bristoria;
Randolph Staggers, Uniontown: A. D. Staggers, Mrs. Fannie Strosnider
and Mrs. Della Jones, all of Holbrook, RD. She also leaves a number of
nieces and nephews, among them Miss Fern Staggers, a student at Waynesburg
High School, whom she had reared from infancy.
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Funeral services for Miss Sudie E. Staggers of Jackson Township, who died
Friday night Fe. 23, 1951, will be held at her late home near Bristoria at
2 P.M. Monday, Feb. 26, with the Rev. T. L. Rich, pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Waynesburg, in charge. Burial will be in the Staggers Cemetery.
Friends received at the late home at any time. Garrison Funeral Home in
charge.
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Mrs. Virginia M. Staggers, aged 50, wife of Fred F. Staggers, superintendent
of the Dunmar Oil & Gas company, died Saturday, August 19, in the St.
Francis hospital, Pittsburgh. Death was due to cerebral hemorrhage
and followed an illness of three days.
A daughter of Peter Stewart, of Mannington, W. Va., and the late Mary Wise
Stewart, Mrs. Staggers was born December 14, 1882, and had lived in Waynesburg
for the past eight years. She was an active member of the First Methodist
Episcopal church and the Worth While Bible class of Waynesburg, and had made
a host of friends who mourn her death.
She is survived by her father, and stepmother, Mrs. Lida Stewart, of
Mannington, W. Va.; her husband, and one daughter, Miss Kathryn Staggers,
at home; two brothers and two sisters, W. B. Stewart, Bert Stewart,
Mrs. Homer Baker and Mrs. T. J. O'Connor, all of Cameron, W. Va.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. Services will be conduced
at the Staggers home, 260 West Wayne street, at 1 o'clock with Rev. C. C.
Fisher, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Waynesburg
in charge. Internment will be in the Greene County Memorial Park.
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In Memory of
Wilbur Walton Staggers
Late residence: 53 Freeport Street, Delmont (formerly of Jollytown)
Date of Birth: November 11, 1912
Date of Death: Friday, July 28, 1972
Funeral Services form: Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, Waynesburg,
Pennsylvania;
Monday, July 31, 1972 - 1:00 P.M.
Officiating Clergyman: Rev. Carol Adcock
Interment: Aiken Cemetery, Jollytown
Survivors: His wife, Mary Kuhn Staggers, survives. Also surviving
is one Daughter, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Hunter of Delmont; one son, Marvin
Lee of Alverton; two granddaughters, Marcy and Lori Staggers, one sister,
Mrs. Flossie Kimble of Hundred, W. Va., and one brother, Henry Staggers
of Corapolois.
He was born in Gilmore township, near Jollytown, a son of the late Marion
and Hattie Church Staggers.
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William T. Staggers, 85, of Waynesburg, RD 2, formerly of Aleppo, died
at 12:04 P.M. Thursday, April 1, 1971, at his residence following a
lingering illness.
A son of John and Margaret Smith Staggers, he was born June 10, 1885, at
Aleppo. He never married.
Mr. Staggers spent all of his life in the Aleppo area until 1965, when he
moved to Waynesburg.
Surviving are one niece and several cousins.
A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Greene County Memorial
Park.
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Zella K. Staggers, 81, of 244 First Ave., Waynesburg, died at 9:15 A.M.
Friday, April 18, 1967, following an illness of three days.
She was born Oct. 23, 1885, in Jackson Township, the daughter of the late
Rufus and Mary Jane Wright Kerr. Her husband George W. Staggers, whom she
married June 15, 1916, died July 30, 1965. Most of her life was spent in
Jackson Township, with the past few weeks with her daughters, Mrs. Raymond
"Gertrude" Dukate, Waynesburg.
Surviving in addition to Mrs. Dukate are one son, Howard, of Waynesburg,
RD 2, nine-grandchildren; three brothers, John of Sycamore; George of
Waynesburg, RD 5, and Lawrence of Carmichaels and one sister, Mrs. Urbana
Headley, of Graysville, RD1.
Two sisters and two brothers are deceased.
She was a member of the Long Run Church of God.
More:
Friends of Zella K. Staggers, of Waynesburg, who died Friday, April 28,
1967, are being received in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville,
where services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, with Rev. J. W. Lofgren
officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Wind Ridge.
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Sarah Jane Staley, 59, of Waynesburg RD 4, died Tuesday, April 27, 1965 at
11:30 p.m. in the Greene County Memorial Hospital after an illness of
four months.
She was born August 10, 1905, in Richhill Twp., Greene Co., the daughter
of the late Charles and Mary Ellen Welling Rhome.
She was married to the late Josephine Martin Staley and spent all her
life in Franklin Twp., Greene Co.
Mrs. Staley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald Staggers of Waynesburg
RD 3, and Mrs. Raymond Morris, of Waynesburg RD 4; one son, John Cheek, Jr.,
of Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Ottis Franklin Rhome of Waynesburg,
RD 4 and nine grandchildren. One son, Billy, one sister, and one brother are
deceased.
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Carmichaels. Jan. 28, - Ehud Steele, 95, one of the last five surviving
veterans of the Civil War in Greene County, died at 10 A.M. today in
the home of his son, William Steele, in Carmichaels. Complications
following an attack of pneumonia several weeks ago were the cause of
his death.
Mr. Steele, a son of Isaac and Sarah Steele, was born April 22, 1812, in
Wayne Twp. Most of his life was spent at Spraggs, where he worked as
a carpenter. In 1923 he retired and moved to Carmichaels, to reside with
his son, William. Later he lived for a time with a sister, but afterward
returned to his son's home.
He enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 20, and was a member of Company
C, 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving under General Hancock and
Captain McCullough. In 33 months of service he took part in many fierce battles,
and at the battle of Tellapotma was wounded in the right leg. Due to the
wound, he was furloughed for 30 days.
He was a lifelong member of the Claughton Chapel Methodist Episcopal
Church, South.
He was the last survivor of a family of six children, three boys and three
girls.
Surviving are two daughters and four sons, Mrs. George B. McGlumphy,
of Washington; Mrs. Charles Locy, of Canton, O., William C. Steele,
Carmichaels; B. N. Steele, Marianna; Slater Steel, Enon Valley, and Walter
Steele, of Monessen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 P.M. in the home of his son,
William, in charge of the Rev. Mr. Peters, of Mt. Morris. Burial will be in
the Claughton Chaple Cemetery.
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Jessie A. Steele, 90, of Carmichaels, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan 13,1971. He had suffered a fractured hip in October. Mr. STEELE was
born May 11,1880 at Davistown, a son of David and Melissa STOOPS STEELE. His
wife Cora GARARD STEELE, died January 31,1970.
Mr. STEELE spent all of his life in the Carmichaels and Davistown areas.
Surviving are two sons, J. Jay STEELE. and Maynard F.
STEELE. both of Carmichaels; one daughter, Mrs LeRoy (Viola ) WILLIS of
Carmichaels; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Three brothers, A. Moss STEELE , Lee STEELE, and Ed STEELE and a sister Mrs
Dora Willard and deceased. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial
in Garards Fort Cemetery.
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Mrs. Oma Goodman Steele, 69, of 408 George Street, Carmichaels, died at
11 am Friday, August 26, 1955, at her home, after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Steele was born February 4, 1886, in Rutan. She was a Daughter
of D. S. Goodwin and Nancy McGlumphy Goodwin. She resided most of her life
in Carmichaels, and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of
Carmichaels.
Surviving, besides her husband, William C. Steele, are two daughters,
Violet Steele, Washingotn and Madge Steele, Carmichaels; on son, Paul D.
Steele, Detroit Mich; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. Blanch Wise, Washington; Flossie Wiley and Mrs. Ruth
Kerr, of Copley, OH; and five brothers, Henry C., Scenery Hill; Alan G.,
East Liverpool, OH; George T. Akron OH; Thomas R. Pittsburgh and Ray W.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
STEELE- Friends of Mrs. Oma Goodwin Steele, of Carmichaels, who died Friday,
August 26, 1955, Well be received at the late home after 2 pm, Saturday.
Funeral services at w pm. Monday, August 29, in the home in charge of
Rev. Alfred M. Deemer of Carmichaels. Burial in Green County Memorial
Park. Samuel P. Weaver, Funeral director, Waynesburg.
(taken from newspaper, sent by George Hulse Jan 25, 1999)
In Memory of:
Mrs. Oma Goodwin Steele, of 408 George Street, Carmichaels, died at 11
am Friday, August 26, 1955, at her home after an illness of several
months.
Mrs. Steel was born on February 4, 1886, near Rutan, a daughter of E.
S. and Nancy McGlumphy Goodwin, both deceased. She had lived in Carmichaels
since 1924.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Carmichaels.
Surviving her are her husband, William C. Steele; one son, Paul D. Steele,
Detroit, Mich; two daughters, Miss Violet Steele of Washington, and Miss
Madge Steele, at home; two grand-children; four great-grandchildren
and eight brothers and sisters: Henry C. Goodwin, Scenery Hill; Mrs. Blanche
Wise, Washingotn R. D.; Allen G. Goodwin, East Liverpool, Ohio; Mrs. Flossie
Wiley and Mrs. Ruth Kerr, both of Copley, Ohio; George T. Goodwn, Akron,
Ohio; Thomas R. Goodwin, Pittsburgh, and Ray W. Goodwin, Cuyahoga
Falls, Ohio. A son Don J. Steele, died as the result of a plane accident at
Flagstaff, Ariz, while participation in Naval Reserve training activities
in 1943.
Interment Greene County Memorial Park
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William Calvert Steele, aged 83 years, retired Greene County
blacksmith,
died at 3:20 pm Saturday, April 15, 1961, in his home 408 East George Street,
Carmichaels, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Steele worked as a blacksmith for many years and was regarded as
one of the county's few remaining blacksmiths at the time of his death.
In the Carmichaels area, where he resided fro the last 37 years, he was
often admired by others for his strength, which far surpassed his physical
stature.
Mr. Steele was born December 29, 1877, at Spraggs, a son of Ehud and Cassandra
Shriver Steele.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Carmichaels, and of
Lisbon Lodge No. 654, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Carmichaels.
Surviving are one son, Paul D. Steele, of Detroit Mich; two daughters,
Violet Steele of Washington and Madge Steele, of Carmichaels, who is a
teacher in Cumberland Township High School; two grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dora McGlumphy, of Washington, and Mrs.
Clara Locy, of Canton Ohio; and three brothers, Newton of Marianna;
Slater B. of Enon Valley, and Walter, of Colorado.
Interment Greene County Memorial Park.
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Mirian L. Stephens, 84, of Muncey Road, Washington Pa, formerly of Waynesburg,
died at 7:10 pm Thursday, September 7, 1995, in Humbert Lane Nursing Home,
Washington, following a lengthy illness.
She was born February 28, 1911, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Carl Jackson
and Mary Jane Kiger Yeater.
Mrs. Stephens had lived her entire life in Greene County prior to moving to
Washington 14 years ago.
She was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of Senior Citizens of Washington.
Mrs. Stephens worked as a caseworker for Children's welfare for several years
in Warrendale and Oakdale.
She was a homemaker.
Her first husband, Guy Cox died November 3, 1962.
Her second husband, Oren Stephens, died march 11, 1971
Surviving are one son, Ronald G. Cox of Carlisle; two stepsons, Dr. Norris L.
Stephens of Glenshaw and Clair Stephens of Washington; two grandchildren,
Gregory A. Cox and Michelle Fatkin; five step grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.
Deceased, in addition to her first and second husbands, are two sisters,
Mildred Moore and Amila Knisley; and one brother, Jack Yeater.
At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation,
and services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction
of Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., 197 North Maiden Street,
Waynesburg, PA.
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Dora B. Stewart, 86, of Graysville, RD 1, died Saturday, Nov. 26, at
8:54 a.m. in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She had suffered burns in
her home Nov. 17.
She was born Sept. 14, 1891 at Pine Bank, daughter of the late Hamilton
and Charlotte Roupe Longstreth. She was a member of Kent's Chapel
United Methodist Church. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the
Auxilary of the American Legion James Ferrell Post 330. Her husband
was Hagen Stewart who died in July, 1950. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Lloyd "Pauline" Dunton of Towson, Md., and Mrs. Audrene Wise of
Waynesburg; a son, John H. Stewart of Graysville; 10 grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; two brothers, J. L. Longstreth of Waynesburg
and Charles W. Longstreth of RD 4, Waynesburg; a son, Kenneth C. Stewart was
killed in the Korean War. Also deceased are two brothers, Albert and John
Longstreth and a sister, Elizabeth Shriver.
More:
Friends of Dora B. Stewart, 86, of Graysville, who died Saturday will be
received in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral Home Rogersville on Monday from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. with services Tuesday at 11 A. M. at the funeral
home in charge of Rev. Robert E. Borland. Burial in Rosemont Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Church Stewart, 81, of Waynesburg, died at 5 pm., Saturday,
Jan. 8, 1966, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital following a lingering
illness.
She was born Jan. 12, 1884, in Center Township (Near Rogersville),
a daughter of Henry and Rachelle McGlumphy Chruch.
The early part of her life was spent in the Rogersville area and for the
past several years she had resided at Waynesburg.
Her Husband James Elroy Stewart, a well-known oil and gas driller
died Jan. 1, 1944
Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Laura Lepper, of Bakersfield Calif. and
several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Harry and Charles, and two sisters,
Mrs. Anna B. Scott and Mrs. Bertha Benum are deceased.
STEWART- Friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Church Stewart of Waynesburg, PA, who
died Saturday, Jan. 8, 1966 are being received in the Mariner and Milliken
Funeral Home, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 1 pm. Tuesday with
Dr. Paul P. Holden Officiating Burial in Green Mount Cemetery. (taken from
newspaper clipping)
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Esta W. Stewart, 61, well-known resident of the Smith Creek section,
died at his home yesterday "Thursday" morning, Oct. 4, 1945, after a
lingering illness.
Mr. Stewart had operated a gasoline filling station on the Waynesburg-
Blacksville road, near the foot of the Brant Hill, for the past 25 years
and was widely known. He was a member of the Spraggs Methodist Church and
had spent all his life in the community where he died.
A son of the late Stephen and Mary E. Nuss Stewart, he was born July 20,
1884, in Franklin Township, and married Vadie A. Guthrie, who survives
with one daughter, Hazel, wife of Paul Blaker, RD 4, Waynesburg. There are
two grandchildren. One son, Raymond is deceased.
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Ephraim Alexander "Pete" Stewart, 47, RD 2, Prosperity, died at 5 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5. He was dead on arrival at the Canonsburg Hospital
enroute to his work in Homestead of an apparent heart attack.
He was born October 29, 1931 at Wayne Township near Pine Bank, the son
of Mary Ella Jones Stewart of Pine Bank and the late Oliver Stewart.
He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ruff Creek.
In addition to his mother he is also survived by his wife, Marquetia
Funk Stewart whom he married Jan. 26, 1955; one daughter, Corean J. Stewart
at home; two sons, David A. Stewart, Luke AFB, Arizona and Rodman W.
Stewart serving at Seymore Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, N.C.; one granddaughter,
Hether Marie; three sisters, Mrs. Robert "Rose" Morris of RD 5 Waynesburg,
Mrs. Edward "Thelma" Robey of Westover, W.Va.; Marigold Stewart of RD 2, Pine
Bank; three brothers, Lloyd P. Stewart of Saudi Arabia, George W. Stewart,
RD 1, Pine Bank, Frederick D. Stewart of RD 2, Pine Bank. One brother John
Sherman Stewart is deceased.
His early life was spent in the Pine Bank area. The last 23 years in
the Ruff Creek area.
The was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army Corp
of Engineers. He was a member of the James Farrell Post 330 American
Legion and American Rifleman's Asociation and was employed with U.S. Steel,
Homestead District Works.
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James Clarence "Cutner" Stewart, 62, of Holbrook RD 1, died Sunday,
August 11, 1974 at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale, West Virginia
after an illness of two years.
He was born on June 9, 1912, in Center Township, a son of the late James
Monroe and Fannie Scott Stewart. His wife Mary McClelland Stewart,
who he married on June 5, 1942 survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Mrs. Walter "Rosalie"
Alger of Holbrook, RD 1 and two sons, James W. of Holbrook, RD 1 and Blair
L., Waynesburg, RD 1. Eight grandchildren also survive.
A sister, Mrs. Kathline Smith of Waynesburg, RD 5 and two brothers,
Delbert, Washington, RD 7 and Charles of Toledo, Ohio also survive.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He had lived all of his life in center Township and was a field foreman for
the Equitable Gas Company and prior to an early retirement he had worked
for that company for 31 years.
He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States
Army. He was a member of the Holbrook Christian Church.
More:
Friends of James Clarence "Cutner" Stewart, of Holbrook, RD 1, who died
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1974 are being received from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M.. Monday and
from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and from 7 P.M. Tuesday in the Robert L. Lantz Funeral
Home, Rogersville, where funeral services will be held at 10 A. M. Wednesday
with Rev. John Baughman officiating. Burial will follow in Centennial
Church Cemetery.
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Waynesburg College grad worked as secretary in area.
Specialist 5 John Steven Stewart, 21, of Morgantown, WV., formerly
of Brave was killed in an accident Monday, January 15, 1968 in Germany. He
was born September 20, 1946 in Acushnet, Mass. to John H. and Zella Louise
Longstreth Stewart of Morgantown, WV. He attended
elementary school at Brave and later attended Waynesburg High School before
moving to Morgantown in 1963, where he attended Morgantown High School. He
attended the First Baptist Church in Waynesburg.
He entered the US Army in March, 19?? and was sent to Germany in August 1966.
During his service career he earned several medals and commendations
from his commanding officer for outstanding attributes.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Carroll and a sister,
Judene, both at home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stewart of
New Bedford, Mass; three aunts. Mrs. Norma Calvert of Waynesburg,
Mrs. Mildred Silva and Mrs. Mary Boim, both of New Bedford, Mass. and
an uncle, Edward Longstreth of Washington.
More:
Friends of John Steben Stewart, of Morgantown, formerly of Brave, who
was killed Monday, Jan. 15, 1968, in Germany, will be received from 7 to
9 P.M. Saturday and from 10 A.M. to the hour of service at 2 P.M. Sunday
in the Fred L.Jenkins Funeral Home, Morgantown, W. Va. with Rev. Wilmer
Crummeth officiating. Burial in Blacksville Cemetery, Blacksville,
W. Va.
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William Lee Stewart, 22, of 235 Bridge Street in Waynesburg, died
unexpectedly at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6, while he and his mother were
visiting her sister, Mrs. Sheila Stoneking, in Oakland County, Michigan.
Born March 3, 1953 at Waynesburg, Stewart was the son of W.L. Stewart and
Edith Hodges Stewart.
He spent his entire life in the Waynesburg area and was a member of the First
United Methodist Church. A graduate of Waynesburg Central High School, he
was currently enrolled as a junior at Waynesburg College, majoring in
business.
He was employed by the W.L. Stewart Motor Company and was in the process of
becoming a partner with his father and brother, Kenneth, at the time of his
death. Stewart enjoyed photography and the outdoor life, with his hobby
being cooking.
Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Kenneth M. of Waynesburg;
and one sister, Mrs. Sheila Stoneking of Utica, Michigan. Two nieces and
two nephews also survive.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mariner and Milliken Funeral
Home in Waynesburg and will be announced in Tuesday's Messenger.
Further details on the circumstances surrounding Stewart's unexpected
death were unavailable late Sunday evening. An investigation by Michian
officials was reportedly to be conducted today.
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John G. Stiles, 58, of Wana, WV, well known driller died unexepectedly
at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 1961 while at work in the Michigan oil
and gas fields. Death was due to a coronary occlusion.
Mr. Stiles was well known in the Waynesburg area as an automobile
salesman, but for several weeks he had been employed in Michigan by drilling
contractor Ernest Nelson. He had worked for several years in Michigan as
a driller and also in other western states. He was born Feb. 4, 1903 at
Wana, WV., a son of Levi Jesse Stiles of Wana, WV. who survives, and the
late Sally Stiles and spent his his early life at Wana, WV. He was a
member of the Methodist Church at Wana. Surviving besides his father
are his wife, Dorothy Haney Stiles; one son, Robert Lawrence Stiles
and two grandchildren.
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George Stockdale, 69, of Holmes Street, Vandergrift, died Tuesday,
December 15, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospital, Allegheny Valley,
Natrona Heights, Harrison.
He was born November 23, 1929, in Greene County, a son of Alene Morris
Stockdale of Greene County and the late George W. Stockdale.
He lived most of his life in Vandergrift. Mr. Stockdale was a U.S. Navy
veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked at People Natural Gas
Co. in Allegheny Township and was a supervisor before retiring in 1986.
He was a member of the Apollo Elks and Masons and 33rd degree Scottish
Rite in Pittsburgh. Mr. Stockdale enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Himes Stockdale; a son, Doug Stockdale
of Apollo; a daughter, Debra Stockdale of Apollo; three grandchildren;
and a sister, Marie Watson of Holbrook. Private services were held.
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Nellie Grace Cumberledge Stockdale, 68, of Rutan, died at 1 A.M.,
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1960, after a lingering illness.
She was
born May 23, 1892, at Brave, a daughter of the late Samuel and Nancy Wise
Cumberledge. She was married May 14, 1910, to Ray Stockdale, who survives.
Last summer the couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
She was a member of the Bethany Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are eight daughters, Helen, wife of Bert
Singleton, Tampa, Fla.; Blanche, wife of Wilfred Brannon, Oil City; Marie,
wife of Charles Stewart, Toledo, Ohio; Pauline, wife of Allen Wise,
Bristoria; Grace, wife of Percy Huffman, West Finley; Hope, wife of Clifford
McCollum, Toledo, Ohio; Joy, wife of Dennis McCollum, Holbrook, and Faith,
wife of Jack Gillogly, Scenery Hill; and two sons, Jack Stockdale,
of Ruff Creek, and Harry Stockdale, of Delmont.
There are
21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She is also
survived by a sister, Ella, wife of Conrad Stockdale, of Painesville,
Ohio.
Deceased are one daughter, Ferne Stockdale, and two brothers, Lee and
Ray Cumberledge.
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Waynesburg, May 20.- Mrs. Mary Ellen Stockdale, 80, one of the best known
women in South Western Greene County, died at 12:30 P.M., today at the home
of her son, L. Ross Stockdale, of New Freeport, R. D. 1. Her death followed
a lingering illness.
Mrs. Stockdale was a charter member of the Bethany Methodist Church at
Nettle Hill, and always took an active interest in the affairs of the
church.
Mrs. Stockdale was born June 13, 1861, at Rogersville, and was a daughter
of Dr. T. T. Williams and Elizabeth Crouse Williams. All her life was
spent in Greene County. She was the widow of T. R. Stockdale, who died
26 years ago.
The following children survive; S. Frank Stockdale, Zanesville, O.; L. Ross
Stockdale, New Freeport, R. D. 1; Thomas J. Stockdale, Holbrook R. D. 1;
David C. Stockdale, Canonsburg; Mrs. Nellie Cumberledge, Holbrook.
Two daughters are deceased. There are also surviving two sisters,
Mrs. Jennie Granlee, New Freeport, R. D. 1; and Mrs. Roscoe Mitchell,
Deep Valley; also 31 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the home of L. Ross Stockdale until noon
Saturday, when the body will be taken to the Bethany Methodist Church at
Nettle Hill, where services will be held at 2 o'clock by her pastor, the
Rev. George Richmond. Burial will be in the Bethany Church Cemetery.
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Raymond "Jack" Stockdale, Sr., 61 of Ruff Creek, died Tuesday, April 1,
1980 at his home in Ruff Creek after a long illness.
Born April 15, 1918, in Center Township, he was the son of the late W.
Ray Stockdale and Nellie Cumberledge. He was a former resident of Rutan
and had lived in Ruff Creek since 1951. He was owner and operator
of the Ruff Creek General Store since 1959.
During World War II he was a sergeant with the 25th Division in Europe and
was in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
Surviving is his fiance, Catherine Jenkins of West Union, Pa.; one son,
Raymond J. Stockdale, Jr. of RD 5, Waynesburg; one daughter, Mrs. Craig
S. "Nancy" Church of RD 2, Prosperity, and four grandchildren, Thea A.
Stockdale, Bradley J. Stockdale, Heather M. Church and Jennifer M. Church.
Also surviving is a brother, Harry Stockdale, of Delmont, Pa., eight sisters,
Mrs. Blanche Brannon of Oil City, Mrs. Helen Singleton of Zephyrhill,
Fla., Mrs. Marie Stewart of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Pauline Wise of Graysville,
Pa., Mrs. Grace Isminger of Sycamore, Mrs. Hope Basore of Toledo, Ohio,
Mrs. Faith Gillogly of Holbrook and Mrs. Joy McCullum also of Holbrook.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Fern.
More:
Friends of Raymond "Jack"Stockdale of Ruff Creek, who died Tuesday,
April 1, 1980, will be received in the Frank J. Behm Funeral Home,
Waynesburg, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday and Friday. Services
will be held Saturday, April 5, at 1 P.M. in the funeral home with the
Rev. Ronald Evans officiating. Interment in Bethleham Cemetery, Ruff Creek.
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W. Ray Stockdale, 76, of Holbrook RD 1, died suddenly of a heart attack at
9 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1965, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
A well-known retired farmer, he was born October 5, 1888, at Nettle
Hill to the late Robert T. and Mary Etta Williams Stockdale. His wife, the
late Nellie Cumberledge Stockdale died November 16, 1960.
Most of his life was spent in the Holbrook area where he was a member of
the Claylick Methodist Church.
Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Wilfred "Blanche" Brannon of Oil City,
Mrs. Bob "Helen" Singleton of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Charles "Marie" Stewart of
Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Allen "Pauline" Wise of Graysville RD 1, Mrs. Percy "Grace"
Huffman of West Finley RD 1, Mrs. Clifford "Hope" McCollum of Toledo, Ohio,
Mrs. Jack "Faith" Gillogly of Holbrook and Mrs. Dennis "Joy" McCollum of
Holbrook RD 1.
Also two sons, Jack of Ruff Creek and Harry of Delmont; three brothers,
Thomas of New Kensington, Frank of Zanesville, Ohio and Dave of Nettle Hill;
one sister, Nell Cumberledge of Nettle Hill; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-
grandchildren. A daughter, two sisters and a brother are deceased.
More:
Friends of W. Ray Stockdale of Holbrook who died Wed., July 14, 1965, are
being received at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dennis McCollum of Holbrook.
Friends will also be received at the Claylick Methodist Church from 12 to
1 P.M. Sunday, the hour of service, with Rev. Stanly Darrah in charge.
Burial in Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements in charge of the Lucas and Behm
Funeral Home, Jefferson.
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Davistown- Alvin M. S. Stoneking, 92, of Davistown, died Thursday
at home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Charles Donley,
McKeesport.
He was born Oct. 7, 1883 at Davistown, the son of the late Minor and Elizabeth
Headley Stoneking.
His wife, Effie Carper Stoneking, preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 1969.
He was a retired gas pipeline foreman, and a member of the Morgantown
Church of Christ, Morgantown, W. Va.
Surviving are two sons, James A. of Dilliner and Minor of Willoughby,
Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Lee (Elizabeth) Dusenberry, Dilliner, Mrs. Fred
(Evelyn) Keeney, St. Albans, W. Va., Mrs. Richard (Irma) Hamilton
of Madison, Ohio and Mrs. Charles (Vonnie) Donley of McKeesport; 15 grandchildren,
28 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.
In addition to his wife, two brothers, Raymond and William, and two sisters,
Mrs. Ella Knotts and Mrs. Alice Livengood, are deceased.
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OAK FOREST--Charles L. (Jake) Strope, 64 of RD 4, Waynesburg (Oak Forest),
died at 3:30 A.M. Sunday, March 25, 1984, in his home.
Born Feb. 14, 1920 in Franklin Township, he was a son of the late James
E. and Sarah Rush Strope.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Tharp Strope, whom he married Nov.
24, 1941.
He operated Center Service Station in Rogersville for several years. He
was also a life member of the Center Township VFC and the Knights of
Pythias, Lodge 165, Graysville. He was a member of the Oak Forest
United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Huff
of Oak Forest and Jane Sanddidge of Los Angeles, California; a son Robert of
Rogersville; two brothers Floren of Illinois and John of Meyersdale;
three sisters, Mrs. James (Hazel) King of New Freeport, Mrs. Dorothy
Johnson of Rogersville and Mrs. William (Ann) Kern of Whitewater.
Wisconsin; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and two brothers.
More:
STROPE --Friends of Charles L. (Jake) Strope, 64, of RD 4 Waynesburg
(Oak Forest), who died Sunday, March 25, 1984 will be received in the Robert
L. Lantz Funeral Home, Rogersville, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday
in the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Hartman officiating.
Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery. The Center Township VFC will hold
memorial services in the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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West Alexander, June 25.- Daniel Strope, of this place, died at his home
last night of Bright's disease, aged 77 years. Mr. Strope moved to this
place last October and had been a sufferer with the disease, from which
he died ever since he came to this place. Mr. Strope moved to this place
last October from Aleppo, Greene County, and is well known in that
section. Prior to moving to this place he was a successful farmer at
Aleppo. Early in life he was married to Miss Mary Mitchell, who died in
1895. Mr.Strope was later married to Mrs. Ellen Davis, who survives
him. The following children from the first union survive: Mrs. Mildred
Hunt, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Anna Braden, of West Maiden street extension,
Washington; John E. Strope, of Aleppo; J.T. Strope, of Beham; G.W. and
D.P. Strope, of Taylorstown; H.G. Strope, of Valley Grove. Funeral
services will be held to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock from his late home
after which the remains will be taken to his former home near Aleppo,
where the interment will be made in the Windy Gap burying ground near Aleppo.
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WAYNESBURG - George W. Strope, 63, of RD 2 Waynesburg, died at 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 28 in Greene County Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born Oct. 20, 1913 in Wayne Township, son of the late James and
Sarah Rush Strope. All of his life was spent in Waynesburg area. He was
affiliated with the First Church of the Nazarene. For several years he
owned and operated a coal mine in Franklin Township.
Surviving is his wife Thelma King Strope, whom he married Dec. 8, 1936; one
daughter Nancy Strope at home; three sons, John W. Strope of Mather,
Capt. Donley W. Strope serving with the U.S. Army in New Jersey, Larry A.
Strope of Waynesburg; eight grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. James
(Hazel) King of New Freeport, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Rogersville,
Mrs. William (Ann) Curran of Whitewater, Wis.; four brothers. Floren of
East Chicago, Ind., Fred of Hawthorne, Calif., Charles of RD 4 Waynesburg,
John of Meyersdale, Pa.; one son, Wayne, is deceased.
STROPE - A memorial service for George W. Strope, 63, of Waynesburg,
who died Sunday will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday from the First Church of
the Nazarene with Rev. Deane Hardy and Rev. James Ritchey officiating.
Friends may donate to their favorite charity. Mariner and Milliken
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
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Sarah E. Strope, 92 of Waynesburg R.D. 5, Oak Forest, died at 5 a.m. Thursday,
August 16, 1973, at the Greene County Memorial Hospital after having been
seriously ill for the past several days.
She was born February 23, 1881 at Center Township, near Oak Forest
a daughter of the late Jacob and Juleann Ullom Rush.
Her husband James E. Strope preceded her in death on June 4, 1954.
Surviving are three daughters Mrs. James F. (Hazel) King of New Freeport
R.D. 2, Mrs Dorothy S. Johnson of Rogersville, and Mrs.. William F. (Ann)
Kerr of Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Five sons, Floren of East Chicago, Indiana, George W. of Waynesburg
R.D. 2, Fred of Hawthorne, California, Charles of Waynesburg R.D. 4 and
John of Meyersdale, also survive.
A brother John B. Rush survives at Jefferson. Thirty grandchildren,
fifty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also
survive.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
One grandson, seven brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
She had spent her entire life in the Oak Forest community and was a member
of the Oak Forest United Methodist Church.
More:
STROPE--Friends of Sarah E. Strope, of Waynesburg R.D.5, Oak Forest, who
died Thursday, August 16, 1973 are being received after 7 p.m. Friday at
the Mariner and Millken Funeral Home, Maiden Street, Waynesburg where services
will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Otto Tinkey officiating. Burial will
follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
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Fred W. Strosnider, 85, of Spraggs, RD 1 was pronounced dead on arrival at
the Greene County Memorial Hospital at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 1974.
Although he had not been in the best of health death was unexpected
of an apparent coronary occlusion.
He was born January 25, 1889 in Wayne Township, near Spraggs, a son of the
late Reason and Mary McDougal Strosnider.
His wife Elizabeth John Strosnider preceded him in death on November
10, 1970. Several nieces and nephews survive.
He was a veteran of World War I and a member of James Farrell American
Legion Post 330 of Waynesburg.
He was a farmer and a stock raiser and for sometime had been employed
as a teamster in area oil and gas fields.
He was a member of the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church.
Two sisters Mrs. Rosa Wade and Clara Lemley and a brother James preceded
him in death.
more:
Friends of Fred W. Strosnider of Spraggs, RD 1 who died Tuesday, June 25,
1974 are being received from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Wednesday and from 2 P.M. to
9 P.M. Thursday in the Meariner and Milliken Funeral Home, North Maiden
Street, Waynesburg, where funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Friday,
June 28, 1974 with Rev. Allen Pebley officiating. Burial will follow in
the Claughton Cemetery with graveside military rites by the James
Farrell American Legion Post 330 0f Waynesburg.
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Norman J. Strosnider, 82, of RD 1 Pine Bank, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday,
May 20, 1964 at Greene County Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 10, 1881, near Blacksville, W.Va., to the late Alpheus
and Elma Brown Strosnider. His wife Bertha Mae Stewart died August 26,
1949.
He spent most of his life in Greene County as a farmer and stock raiser and
was a member of the Phillips Methodist Church.
Surviving are four children; Mrs. Blanche Morris Westwood of RD 1 Pine
Bank, Mrs. Clayton "Ruth" Barnes of Uniontown, Ralph of Johnstown
and Alpheus of Waynesburg.
Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. W.I. Johnson of Waynesburg RD 3; one
brother, Ray of Spraggs; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
One grandchild and two sisters are deceased.
more:
Friends of Norman J. Strosnider, of RD 1, Pine Bank, who died Wednesday,
May 20, 1964, are being received at the Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home,
after 7 P.M. Thursday where services will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday,
with Rev. James J. Mowry in charge. Burial will follow in ??? Cemetery.
"Could be Phillips Cemetery"
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Robert Allen Swaniger, 18, of RD 4, Waynesburg, died at 12:30 a.m. on
Saturday, May 31, 1980, along Rt. 40 near Centerville in Washington
County from internal injuries recieved in an automobile accident.
Born May 24, 1962 in Waynesburg, he was a son of Helen Morris Crayne of
RD 4, Waynesburg and Robert Swaniger of Riverside, California.
He was a junior at Waynesburg Central High School, and in his early life
was very active in little league baseball.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Marcie Davis
Crayne; his maternal grandmother, Hazel Shultz Morris of RD 5, Waynesburg;
and his paternal grandfather, George Swaniger of RD 4, Waynesburg.
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William Swaniger, 83, of Holbrook, RD 1, died suddenly of a heart attack
at his home, Friday, Aug. 11, 1950, at 3 p.m.
He was born in Mapletown on April 1, 1867, the son of John and Elizabeth
Sicklesmith Swaniger.
Mr. Swaniger is survived by his wife, Hester Jane Mitchell Swaniger;
four daughters, Mrs. Edna Swaniger, of Time, Pa., Mary of Holbrook,
Mrs. Ica Stanton of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Edith Gardener of Kentucky;
two sons, George of West Waynesburg, and Albert of Graysville; 20 grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
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Mrs. Olive Kerr Sweeney, 71, of RD 1, New Freeport, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday,
April 23, 1964 in the Greene County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sweeney
had been ill for about three months.
Born March 22, 1893 at Jackson Twp. "near Nettle Hill" the daughter of
Watson and Mary Ellen Guthrie Kerr, she lived all of her life in the Nettle
Hill area.
The last of her immediate family, she was a member of the Centennial
Church of God.
Surviving are her husband, John Sweeney, who she married in September,
1927; three daughters, Mrs. Edward "Saranell" Moore of Spraggs, Mrs. Edwin
"Mary Ellen" Berdine of Pine Bank and Mrs. William "Clara Adell" Gray of
Beaver; two sons, Allan Sweeney of Pine Bank and James Wildman of Holbrook
Star Route; fourteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A
son, John D., five sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
more:
Friends of Mrs. Olive Kerr Sweeney of RD 1, New Freeport, who died
Thursday, April 23, 1964, are being received after 7 P.M. Friday at the
Mariner and Milliken Funeral Home, 197 North Maiden Street, where
services will be held at 1:30 P.M. DST Sunday with Rev. Joseph F. Baily
in charge. Burial at Centennial Cemetery.
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