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Jessie Mae Dailey Wildman, age 91 of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Moundsville Health Care Center, Moundsville, WV. She was born July 6, 1932, in Sycamore, PA, a daughter of late Charles Alonzo and Laura Katherine Roberts Dailey. Jessie was a retired seamstress for Greenway Manufacturing. She liked to draw, sketch, sew, bake, and work on jigsaw puzzles. Loved and adored babies, when giving and receiving hugs. Also enjoyed drives in the countryside and walks visiting with others. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George Alvin Wildman; 6 brothers, William A. Dailey, Melvin A. Dailey, Francis...

Fred Hart, deceased at home with his daughter by his side on the early morning of Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born Ferdinand August Carl t'Hart on December 21, 1927, in Delft, Netherlands, to the late Everardus t'Hart and Willemena Jacoba Ploos van Amstel. The youngest and last surviving sibling of 8 children, 4 girls and 4 boys. Along with Fred's siblings and parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Miep Hart, a son, Rodney Hart, and a granddaughter, Cisca Hart. Fred is survived by 3 children: Fred Hart of California, Maurice (Tana) J. Hart of Oregon, Michelle (Craig) E. Street of WV; 6 grandchildren: Jenelle Tomasello-Hart of California, Brandee L. Hart of...

Anna Rebecca Yoho Goddard, age 99, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home. She was born January 13, 1924 in Wheat, WV, the second daughter of the late Jacob Henry and Nettie Mae Cross Yoho. She was a member of the Steelton Church of Christ New Martinsville. Anna loved to work in her flower beds and gardens, as well staying busy sewing, quilting, and doing cross stitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Albert Chester Goddard; four sisters, Jessie (Vernon) Kirkpatrick, Ora (Charles) Greathouse, Mary (Bob) Morris and Pansy (John) Price; two brothers, Harold (Jean) Yoho and Bernard...

Mary Lou Mikesell Schar, age 98, of Sardis, OH, passed away Saturday March 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1925, in Lodi, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Wade and Mary Belle Kemery Mikesell. She graduated in 1942, from Westfield High School in LeRoy, OH. She went to Berea, OH to work and attend Baldwin Wallace College. During WWII, she married Forrest Homer Schar. When he was overseas she went to Westerville to work in a war plant and attended Otterbein College from which she graduated in 1947. She taught high school in Bloom Twp. and Tiffin Public Schools before moving to Monroe County, where she administrated and taught in the MACO...

Charles A. Wright, 90, of Clarington, Ohio passed away at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV on September 13, 2022. Charles was a former resident of Greenwood, Canisteo, and Garwoods. For most of his life Charles was an educator and administrator who spent the last decades of his career in both the Greenwood and the Canisteo Central School Districts. Upon retirement, he enjoyed extensive travel and spending time with his family. Charles is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn, three daughters and a son, a sister, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be...

James "Jimmy" D. Johnston, age 56, of Sardis, OH, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born November 10, 1964, in Bloomington, IL, a son of Margaret Gramm Johnston Costigan and the late Bruce Johnston. Jimmy was a safety & health consultant and owner of Johnston EHS/Ohio Valley Training Center. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Sardis OH, a member of (AIHA) American Industrial Hygiene Association, he loved hunting, fishing and was a fan of Notre Dame and "Da Bears". Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Johnston and his stepfather Tom Costigan. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Kim Flannery Johnston; mother,...

Deloris June Swiger Sisler, age 79, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital Wheeling, WV. She was born June 5, 1942, in Lumberport, WV, a daughter of the late Stacie and Ruth Campbell Swiger. She was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church Lumberport, WV and the New Martinsville Lions Club where she has served as President, Treasurer, and board member of Board of Directors. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Sisler; brother, Eugene (Patricia) Swiger of Murphy, NC; 6 nieces, Lisa (Andy) Vanderwerf, Mary Catherine Dickens, Elaine Starkey (Randy) Snider, Lisa Elmore, Wendy Gain and Tracy Shumay; a nephew, Thomas (Jandy)...

David "Kendall" Lynch, age 64, of Pennsboro, WV, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at United Hospital Center Bridgeport, WV. He was born May 30, 1956 in Glen Dale, WV, the son of Imogene Williams Lynch and the late Robert J. Lynch. He was a former Terminal Manager for the trucking industry. He loved his Family and grandkids. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dreama Bush and a step son, Robbie Moore Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Nancy Lowery Lynch; his mother of West Union, WV; two sons, Chad (Erica) Lynch and Levi Lynch; mother of children, Chari Lynch, all of New Martinsville, WV; twin brother, Randall Lynch of West Union, WV;...

Mrs. Terry Ann Bradley Glover, 76, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her home. She was born August 24, 1944 in Rymer, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph Doyle and Arlene Kiger Bradley. Mrs. Glover was a graduate from Mannington High School in 1962, earned her BA degree in English and speech from Fairmont State College in 1965, and her MA Degree in Counseling and Guidance from WVU in 1970. She taught English at Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV, English and speech at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, was guidance counselor at Magnolia, and was director of School to Career and Alternative Education for Wetzel County Schools until her...

Mrs. Terry Ann Bradley Glover, 76, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her home. She was born August 24, 1944 in Rymer, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph Doyle and Arlene Kiger Bradley. Mrs. Glover was a graduate from Mannington High School in 1962, earned her BA degree in English and speech from Fairmont State College in 1965, and her MA Degree in Counseling and Guidance from WVU in 1970. She taught English at Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV, English and speech at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, was guidance counselor at Magnolia, and was director of School to Career and Alternative Education for Wetzel County Schools until her...

James Howard Weeks Sr., 77, USAF veteran, served 1961-1965, passed away peacefully in his home in Proctor, WV, November 1, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He was a true family man who loved to hunt and was an avid woodworker in his spare time. He seemed to always be busy whether inside, outside or working his garden and fruit trees. He always enjoyed the company of family and friends and was always eager to spread some cheer. He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. and Dorothy M. Weeks; his sister, Phyllis (Wodogaza) and his grandson, Vito A. Weeks. He leaves behind his ex-wife and lifetime partner, Susan M. Weeks (Ohio); sons, James H. Weeks Jr. (WV), Scott A. Weeks...

Shelly Kay Haught, of New Matamoras, OH, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home. She was born April 17, 1949, the daughter of the late Eugene and Betty Carter White. She was a retired nurse, was fluent in sign language and taught at Akron University. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Junior Haught; brother, David White; son Dennis Neal Jr.; and grandson, John Eric Neal II. Survivors include her son John Neal of Akron, OH; daughters, Michelle (Brian) Cantrell of Cartersville, GA and Alyssha Neal of Calhoun, GA; brother, John White of Fairlawn, OH and many grand and great grandchildren. Private services...

Benny R. Starner, age 66, of Clarington, OH, formerly of Garners, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born March 12, 1954 in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late Boyd and Esther Beam Starner. He was a retired blacksmith and farmer; He loved to hunt and was a life member of the NRA, a member of Golden Eagle NRA, Masonic Lodge #597 F. & A.M. Clarington, OH and Goodyear Lutheran Church Garners, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Delmer, Allen, Lowell and Larry Starner. Survivors include a wife of 23 wonderful years, Paula Starner; a step son, John Minor and a step daughter, Jessica Minor, both of Tiffin,...