Obituaries

Apr 18, 2013

Donna N. Pfeffer , 81, of Barnesville died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born in Newport, Ohio on March 18, 1932 to the late Harley and Ina (McGregor) Huntsman.

Donna was a retired RN from the Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist...

Apr 17, 2013

Emma Jean Wright, 80, of Quaker City, OH died Wednesday. 4/17/2013, at her home.  She was born, 5/1/1932 in West Virginia, daughter of the late James Bailey and Zelma Adams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - James Herbert Wright and sister - Edra Haggerty.  Surviving are  daughters - Linda...

Apr 14, 2013

Sally Ann (Grier) Tallman passed to her Lord in Heaven on Sunday, April 14, 2013.  She was born on September 25, 1936 to the late Frank and Genevieve (Byers) Grier.

Sally was a member of the Barnesville Class of 1954 where she was an active participant in G.A.A., Glee Club, F.H.A. and Y-Teens.  In her earlier career,...

Mar 29, 2013

Richard "Dick" Roy Hannahs of Canton, 72, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at his getaway at Seneca Lake.  He was born in Quaker City on June 12, 1940 to the late Corbin Carl and Grace (Brill) Hannahs.

He was retired from the maintenance department of the Babcock and Wilcox Company.  He was a veteran of the Marine...

Mar 26, 2013

William H. Stoddart, Jr., 74, of Barnesville received his final deployment on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 8, 1938 to the late William H. and Evelyn (Kirk) Stoddart, Sr.

William was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Philadelphia Community College.  He was retired from the United States Marine Corps...

Mar 23, 2013

Ruth A. House, 94, of Barnesville died Saturday 3/23/2013  at Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born in Barnesville 9/13/1918 daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie Harrold Lightfoot.  She loved traveling, camping, gardening and Christmas.

Preceded in death by husband - Vernon C. House and 3 brothers - Nelson, Kenneth, and Harold Lightfoot.  Surviving are  nieces...

Mar 22, 2013

Marietta "Tia" Aida Rizzi, 45, of Barnesville died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home.  She was born in St. Louis, MO on May 20, 1967 to Aida Rizzi and the late Joseph Corea.

Tia was a graduate of Alliance High School.  She worked for Belco Crafts and was an entrepreneur by nature, she loved to make...

Mar 12, 2013

Patricia Ann Adkins, 68, of Barnesville died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her home.  She was born in Barnesville on July 28, 1944.

Patricia was preceeded in death by her parents; husband, Charles "Bud" Adkins; and sister, Evelyn Diegmiller.

She is survived by her loving companion of over 40 years, Daniel Mann; daughter, Melissa Ann...

Mar 10, 2013

Wilbur C. (Bill) Thompson of Akron died on Sunday March 10th 2013. Wilbur was the son of the late Paul and Dortha Thompson. He was employed for 43 1/2 years with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Born in Akron, Wilbur moved to Barnesville, Ohio, with his parents during the Depression. He attended Barnesville High School and was a proud member...

Mar 8, 2013

Russell A. Ball, 91, of Barnesville died Friday 3/8/2013 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  He was born on 11/07/1921 in Barnesville to the late Aubrey F. and Dorothy P. (Durnal) Ball.

Russell was retired as a rural mail carrier and from WesBanco.  He was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church, BPOE 1699, the American...

Mar 3, 2013

Russell R. Wells, 85, Barnesville, OH, died Sunday, 3/3/2013 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born 11/18/1927 in Guernsey Co. son of the late Apollard (Pod) and Blanche (Finley) Wells.

He was retired from R&F Coal Co. and served in the Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of VFW post 2792 and attended the Church...

Mar 1, 2013

Daniel Joseph Starr, 57, Barnesville, OH died 3/1/2013 at his home.  He was born 6/16/1955 in Martins Ferry, OH son of the late David  Conrow and Elizabeth (Lengyel) Starr.

He served in the Marine Corps and Navy.

Surviving are his wife - Sarah Jane (Rhue) Starr; brother - David Starr of Phoenix, Arizona; and 2...

Feb 27, 2013

Francis C. Stephens, 83, of Barnesville, OH, died Wednesday 2/27/2013 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born 4/13/1929 in Boston, OH, son of the late Homer and Celia (Snyder) Stephens.  He was a member of the Boston Church of Christ, an Army Veteran and a member of the VFW.  He was retired from Timken Roller Bearing in Canton, OH.

Feb 25, 2013

Leona L. (Kemp) Thompson, 90, of Barnesville died Monday 2/25/2013 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born in Belmont, Ohio on December 11, 1922 to the late Dennis and Laura (Benson) Kemp.

Leona was a member of the Assumption Church and the Catholic Women's Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 25, 2013

Barbara J. Fowler, 63, of Barnesville died Monday 2/25/2013 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on 04/02/1949 in Barnesville to the late Edward B. and Edna (Gray) Fowler.

Barbara was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church in Barnesville.  She was a 1967 graduate of BHS and worked for 39 years at the Barnesville I.G.A.

Feb 23, 2013

Victor Junior Turner, 83, of Barnesville died Saturday, 2/23/2013 at the home of his daughter, Sharon Mirra, in Newark, OH, with whom he had been staying due to health.  He was born 12/28/1929 in Bethesda, OH son of the late Victor C. and Vernena Mae (Jones) Turner.

Retiring in l992, Junior worked the majority of his life...

Feb 17, 2013

Theodore "Ted" C. Swallie, 86, of Barnesville died Sunday February 17, 2013. He was born on November 27, 1926 in Malaga, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary (Carpenter) Swallie.

Theodore was a carpenter by trade of Union Local #3. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarine, a lifemember of VFW Post 2792, Moose...

Feb 7, 2013

Gerald F. "Jerry" Mayberry, 71, of Barnesville died Thursday, February 7, 2013.  He was born in Barnesville on May 5, 1941 to the late George and Clara (Burkhart) Mayberry.

He was a Catholic by faith.  Jerry was a carpenter by trade and built many houses in the area.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Deana...

Feb 5, 2013

Raymond E. Watson, 74, of Akron, Ohio, died Tuesday, 02/05/2013, in Akron.  He was born 04/19/1938 in McConnellsville, Ohio son of the late George L. and Freda Tucker Watson.  He served in the US Navy and was a master carpenter.

Surviving are his wife - Arlene Grimes Watson.

Family graveside services will be held at...

Feb 3, 2013

Ray A. Ryman, 92 of Barnesville, OH died Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Barnesville. He was born February 14,1920 in Canton, OH, son of the late Louis Clifford and Anne Elizabeth (Adkins) Ryman. He was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country as an Army Staff Sergeant with the Mars Task Force in Burma. He retired...