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Observer-Reporter Obituaries Monday, January 12, 1998 Herbert D. Hazlett Retired mechanic at coal mine Herbert D. Hazlett, 84, of Nannie Street, Washington, formerly of Prosperity, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 20, 1913, in Fayette County, a son of Charles Addison and Elva Pease Hazlett. He was a member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church. He formerly was employed as a mechanic at Beth Energy Inc.'s Mine No. 58 in Marianna. He was a 1932 graduate of Trinity High School. On December 20, 1934, he married Frances Anna Huffman who died August 31, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Herbert D. Hazlett of Fredericktown and Melvin Richard Hazlett of Prosperity; four daughters, Cordilia Whitley of Washington, Dolores Montgomery of Waynesburg, Bessie Rockenhauser of Elgin, Ill., and Frances Chappel of Washington; a sister Ora May Gilmore of Greensburg; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a grandson, Joseph Hazlett; a brother, Fred Houston, and a sister, Margaret Houston. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. Services and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice. Observer-Reporter-Saturday, July 29, 1995 Emmett G. Wright Member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church Emmett Gaylord Wright, 76, of Forrest Avenue, Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at his home. Mr. Wright was born April 7, 1919, in East Finley, a son of Emmett and Annie Fields Wright. He was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church, and he retired as custodian for the Ohio County board of Education. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Gladys Frye Wright; two sons, John E. Wright of Dallas Pike, W.Va., and Frank L. Wright of Wheeling;two daughters, Deborah McCroskey of Wheeling, and Jane Johnson of Dallas Pike; two sisters, Lurlene Yoders of San Diego, Calif.; and Eloise McBridge, of Michigan City, Ind.; and 11 grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Howard Wright and Harley Wright; and three sisters, Juanita McCoy, Daunice Wright, and Jean Bracken. wright--Friends of Emmett Gaylord Wright of Forrest Avenue, Wheeling, W.Va., who died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W.Va., where services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Samaroo officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.Observer-Reporter Sunday, September 14, 1997 Gerald S. Main Jr. Former outstanding McGuffey wrestler Gerald S. Main Jr., 38, of 1008 Fourth Street, Canonsburg, formerly of Claysville, died at 7:16 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 1997, at his home, following a six-month illness. He was born November 21, 1958, in Washington, a son of Gerald S. and Laura Breese Main of Claysville. He was a 1976 graduate of McGuffey High School, where he became the first student to win a WPIAL wrestling championship. He competed in the 96-pound class. Mr. Main was employed as a pipe liner by Wilkie Construction Co. until illness forced his retirement. Prior to that, he had been self-employed as a contractor and carpet installer. He also was an auto body repairman and mechanic. He was a member of Rolling Hills Chapel of Claysville. Mr. Main had served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981, earning many awards. On April 28, 1979, he married Cindy Fantone, in Nunn Colo., who survives. Also surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are his maternal grandfather, Howard O. Breese of Claysville; a son, Luke Gerald Main, at home; a daughter, Jeanna Marie Main, at home, a brother Kash Brian Main of Claysville, three sisters, Drena Nicolella of East Washington, Kimberly Sue Huffman of Claysville, and Stacy North of West Alexander. Wednesday, December 3, 1997 James R. Huffman Retired Washington Steel foreman was veteran James Richard Huffman, 78, of Washington, died Monday, December 1, 1997, in his home. He was born October 13, 1919, in Waynesburg, son of Joseph and Nellie Dunn Huffman. He was a foreman at Washington Steel Corp., retiring in 1983. He was a graduate of Washington High School and served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. On March 6, 1942, he married Florence Mary Switzer, who survives. Also surviving are one son, David V. Huffman of Denver; one daughter, Paula Jo Huffman of Encinadas Calif.; four sisters, McClese Ermacoff, Betty Ramsey, and Patty Huffman, all of Washington and JoAnn Musto of Somerset; and a grandson, Michael Adam Huffman. Deceased is one brother, Joseph Huffman. At the request of the deceased, a private burial will be held at the Washington Cemetery. Thursday, December 4, 1997 Frank Thomas Ealy Meter reader for Carnegie Natural Gas Co. Frank Thomas Ealy, 94, of Waynesburg and formerly of Graysville, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home in Waynesburg following a lengthy illness. Mr. Ealy was born October 18, 1903, in Graysville, a son of James A. and Annie M. Huffman Ealy and had lived in Graysville all of his life until moving to Waynesburg in October 1995. Mr. Ealy was a member and trustee of the Unity Presbyterian Church in Graysville. He was also a charter member of the Graysville Volunteer Fire Department, serving as treasurer for 30 years. Mr. Ealy was employed as a well tender and meter reader by Carnegie Natural Gas Co. for 43 years prior to his retirement in 1968. He was first married to Eva I. Fox Ealy who died in 1928. He married Edna A. Fordyce in October 5, 1935. She died September 28, 1994. Surviving are one daughter, Martha Jane Lewis of East Palestine, Ohio; two grandsons, William R. Lewis and Kevin B. Lewis; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and two nieces. Deceased are one brother, Vaughn Ealy; and two sisters, Bernice Staggers and Helen Ealy.
Galva Cemetery, Galva, Illinois HUFFMAN Abram Sep 8, 1870 - June 21, 1962 Mary Faber July y12, 1877 -- Dec 10, 1925 Charles A. 1897 - 1977 Abram April 14, 1820 - November 30, 1892 Hannah C. March 13, 1820 - Jan 4, 1901 wf Frank Dec 23, 1863 -- Nov 30, 1892 Mason Feb 1, 1841 - March 12, 1919 Co K 14 Reg W. Va. Vol Inf wf Nancy A. Nov 20, 1843 - May 14, 1926 James H. May 6, 1875 - Dec 3, 1876 John A. Oct 14, 1877 - July 31, 1879 L.A. June 7, 1866 - May 17, 1946 Minnie M. Oct 15, 1872 - Oct 5, 1948 Gertrude M. Feb 8, 1887 -- Feb 20, 1897 Mason A. Jan 21, 1891 -- Feb 19, 1891 Elzworth Jan 24, 1894 - Feb 4, 1894 West Jersey Cemetery, Section 16, West Jersey Twp., Stark County, IL Huffman-____________Carrie F. b. 10 Sep 1866, d. 31 Oct 1926, w/o William Huffman Cynthia M. b. 1955, d. 27 Jan 1975. "The Lord is My Shepherd" James S. b. 9 Dec 1934, d. 14 Aug 1988 "Forever in Memory". "Beloved Father." Lloyd b. 27 Apr 1938, d. 16 Aug 1994 s/o Wilfred and Mary Alice Huffman. (no stone yet) Mary Alice b. 1903, d. Apr 20, 1975, w/o Wilfred Lloyd Huffman Wilfred Lloyd b. 1903, d. 7 July 1980 William S. b. 1863, d. July 20, 1947
--Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:57:39 -0600 From: j.rosebell@verizon.net Subject: Re: Thanksgiving To: SusiCP@aol.com Huffman, Letecia Huffman Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894 Died, at her residence in Lee Township, Monroe county, Ohio, December 20, 1893, Letecia, wife of Philip Huffman, deceased, aged 94 years. The subject of this sketch was born in Green county, Pa., about the year 1800, and she and her husband (who preceeded her in death about 27 years) moved to this county to the farm on which she died, sixty-nine years ago. She was a daughter of James Stewart, who lived and died in Green county, Pa. Also a sister to Richard Stewart, residing in Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio. She was the mother of fourteen children, one half of whom are still living to mourn her loss. Nearly all of them lived to manhood and womanhood. She has seventy-seven grandchildren, one hundred and forty-four great grandchildren, and forty great-great-grandchildren. She was a generous and kind-hearted christian lady who did much to feed the hungry and make all about her comfortable and happy, much beloved by all. The Stewarts are noted for longevity. Her mother, Eleanor Stewart, lived to the age of ninety-six. I have 11 children 1)Catherine married John Eikleberry 2)Eleanor married a Dennis then Adam Shriver, 3)Richard married Sue Ellen Moore moved out west, 4)Elizabeth married Samuel Bolen, 5)Joseph married Sarah Stewart,6) Nathan 7) Daniel ( Also shown as David Daniel) married Eliza Jane Angus 8) Frederick )9 Rachel married Christopher Ruble 10) John 11) Hannah What about you? I just finished up with a genealogy class at school. Decided to go back and they had this class so I took it. I eventually would like to work in a library or do researching. I had to go back 4 generations Right now I just have the children of my parents, grandparents and great grandparents and me. I don't have their children in the system yet. I am going to have to have my computer checked out next week after I finish class, When I talked to a tech, he thinks I need a new hard drive or another one. SUPPOSELY it will only be for 48 hours. We will see. On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 5:44 PM, SusiCP@aol.com wrote: No, I sure do not have obit. I would love copy of it. I think I saw on census where it stated she had more than we had names for. I do not know if died or we just have not found them. I have the cemetery records book from Monroe County so maybe some of those in there are linked to them. Susi