Obituaries

May 17, 2013

Barbara E. Lucas, 78, of Barnesville died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 14, 1935 in Barnesville to the late Lewis and Samantha (White) Clouse.

Barbara worked for Belmont Manufacuring as a seamstress.  She was a member of the Barnesville First Presbyterian Church,...

May 12, 2013

Philip C. Gallagher, 62, of St. Clairsville died 5/12/2013 at his home.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on 03/01/1951 to the late James and Rita (Weisend) Gallagher.

Phil was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temperanceville but regularly attended St. Mary's in St. Clairsville.  Phil moved from Noble County to Belmont County in...

May 9, 2013

Shirley J. "Schultz" McFarland, 78, formerly of Bethesda, OH, passed away peacefully, May 9, 2013, at Emerald Pointe in the presence of those she loved.  She was born October 30, 1934 in Bethesda, OH, daughter of the late Merle and Genevieve Early Schultz.  She was a retired employee of Barnesville Hospital and a member of the Church of Christ....

May 2, 2013

Patricia Sue Yanchak, 63, formerly of Barnesville, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Elyria, Ohio on September 14, 1949 to the late Daniel Bourke and Naomi (Morris) McCourt.

Patricia was a 1967 graduate of Barnesville High School and attended Wheeling Business College.  She was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic...

May 1, 2013

Harry J. Hinkle, 88, of Barnesville died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.  He was born in Bethesda on September 13, 1924 to the late Harry and Inez (Conard) Hinkle.

Harry was a real patriot.   He was a veteran of the Army where he served as a Tech Sergeant from 1943-1946 and...

Apr 30, 2013

Marjorie "Molly" A. Carpenter, 96, of Barnesville died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born in Corry, PA on September 28, 1916 to the late Asa and Nora (Miller) Allen.

Molly worked as a clerk at Barnesville Hospital and later was a volunteer in the gift shop and a member of...

Apr 19, 2013

Eva Elaine Warfield, 81, of Somerton died Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on February 26, 1932 in Pennsylvania to the late Alfred and Dove (Browder) Dean.

She was retired from the GC Murphy company.  She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and OES #206.

In...

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.