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WILLIAM HOWARD CLEARY, SR., 80, of N.3rd Street, Martins Ferry, OH passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013.
Bill was born in Wheeling, W. Va. on January 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Edward M. and Lottie M. (Stipes) Cleary.
He was a retired manager and loan officer at the former City Loan of Martins Ferry, Bellaire and St. Clairsville. He was also employed at Bank One in Bellaire, OH. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Post 38 American Legion both of Martins Ferry He served in the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Cleary; two brothers, Charles and James; seven sisters, Lillian Jones, Betty Ann Graves, Dorothy Mills, Matilda Biggs, Ruth Moran, Nancy Jean (Volan) Cleary and an infant sister.
He is survived by two sons, William H. Cleary, Jr., Martins Ferry, OH; Christopher P. (Lee Ann) Cleary, Martins Ferry, OH; two sisters, Carolyn (William) McKean, Martins Ferry, OH; Patricia Hanlin, So.
Carolina; brother, Edward M. Cleary, Georgia.
A Memorial Mass was held at Noon on Thursday, April 24, 2013 at St. Mary's Church, with Rev. Thomas Marut as the Celebrant.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Daily Bread Center, P.O. Box 416, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 or WeBark Estates, No Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 918, Moundsville, WV 26041.
MARYANN TALASIS, "MARY", 97, formerly of N. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013.
She was born in Pittston, PA on January 28, 1916, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Jackowski) Makuch.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Talasis; sister, Stella Ulczynski; two brothers, Michael and Tony Makuch.
Mary is survived by three daughters: Mary Lou (John) Wonsik, Fairfax, VA; Judy (Robert) Wood, Martins Ferry; Paula Brown, Mercer, PA; two brothers, John (Clara) Makuch and Chester (Angie) Makuch, both of Dillonvale, OH. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 with Rev. Tom Marut and Rev. Thomas Magary, Concelebrants
Interment followed at St. Adalberts cemetery, Dillonvale, OH.
Rosary was held at 3 p.m. Sunday followed by a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
ETHEL M. JOSEPH, 94, of Adams Street, Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, May 11, 2013
She was born in Barton, OH on October 20, 1918, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Rose (Torok) Nagy.
She was a retired employee of the former A & P Tea Company. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Women's Club, Eucharistic Minister, Funeral Brunch Committee and Religious Instructor at St. Mary's of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Fatty" Joseph; son, David L. Joseph; two brothers, Gabriel Jr. and Steve Nagy; sister Elizabeth Riedel.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Joseph, Martins Ferry; brother, Don Nagy, Arizona; sister, Catherine Blake, Wheeling, WV; granddaughter, Pria Lynn (Michael) Myers, St. Clairsville, OH; great granddaughter, Shelby Myers; great grandson, Mason Myers.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday 2 to 6 p.m.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 with Rev. Tom Marut, celebrant.
Mausoleum entombment will follow in St. Mary's cemetery Martins Ferry.
Rosary devotions will be given Tuesday at 4 follow by a wake service at 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Church, 20 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
HELEN A. KNIGHT, 83, of St. Clairsville, OH went to be with her Beloved Mother, Father and Brothers on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Helen was born in Triadelphia, WV on February 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Clark H. and Helen S. (Wheeler) Knight.
She was a retired employee of AT & T after 44 years; was a Presbyterian by faith, volunteered at the Salvation Army for many years, belonged to Oasis. Helen loved the opera, loved to travel, Helen traveled the world for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Edward Knight and older brother, Harry Knight.
She is survived by a sister, Laura Kyle, St. Clairsville, OH; sister-in-law, Eleanor Knight, Valley Grove, WV; nephew, Bill (Dolly) Kyle, Mesa, AZ; four nieces, Jenny Roach, Houston, TX; Marie Mitchell, Mesa, AZ; Sandy (Butch) Channel, Martins Ferry, OH; Debbie (Karl) Kosem, Valley Grove, WV; numerous nieces and nephews.
At Helen request there will be no services.
BARBARA ANN McKIM, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, June 8, 2013.
She was born in Martins Ferry, on July 6, 1939, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Sonk) Craig.
She was a member of Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church Martins Ferry.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. McKim; four sons: Kenneth Lee (Diane) McKim, Yorkville, OH; William J. (Jill) McKim, Rayland, OH; Gary M. (Pamela) McKim, Yorkville, OH; David C. McKim, Martins Ferry; two daughters, Carol Jo (Tony) Trouten, Martins Ferry and Michelle (Mark) Ritchie, Rayland, OH; two brothers, Jerry Craig and Gary Craig, both of Martins Ferry. Eleven grandchildren and one great grandson also survive her.
Arrangements entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry. Friends received at the funeral home Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 11 to 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association / Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 3695 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Suite 301B, Canfield, Ohio 44406.
JOSEPH RICHARD VOYTECEK, SR, 90, of South 8th Street, Martins Ferry, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2013 while in the company of his family.
Joseph was born in Martins Ferry on March 24, 1923, a son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Zupko) Voytecek.
He was a retired employee of the United Dairy and the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Joe was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 1421 all of Martins Ferry..
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Voytecek and a sister, Anna Tratar.
He is survived by son, Joseph R. (Sue) Voytecek, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth "Teg" Parsons; brother, Robert Voytecek; four grandsons, Chad (Amber) Voytecek, Shane (Brandi) Parsons, Jeremy (Melissa) Voytecek, grandson, Anthony Voytecek; granddaughter, Megan Parsons; three great -grandsons, Joey, Kaiden and Nicky; four great-granddaughters, Kylie, Kara, Kayla and Jayde; numerous nieces and nephews..
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013 with Rev. Tom Marut, celebrant.
Interment at St. Mary's cemetery, Martins Ferry.
Rosary devotions 2:30 and Wake service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions to SMC 2000, 24 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
DENISE FALBO, 83, of Carlisle Street, Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Sunday, July 21st, 2013 while in the company of family members.
She was born in Bannock, OH on January 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Padyjasek) Padyjasek.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph, Stanley, William, Andy and Mike Padyjasek and a daughter-in-law, Teresa Falbo.
In addition to her husband, Donald J. Falbo, she is survived by two sons, Donald Falbo and Jon (Jennifer) Falbo, both of St. Clairsville, OH; daughter, Jamie (Raymond) Huff, Shadyside, OH; five grandsons, Jon Michael, Donnie, Nick and Vince; five granddaughters, Natalie, Olivia, Isabel, Giana and Hannah; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, with Rev. Tom Marut as the celebrant.
Interment followed in Upland cemetery, Yorkville, OH.
JERRY A. "GUY" BROWN, 46, of Shadyside, Oh, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born February 11, 1967, in Martins Ferry, Oh. an only son of the late Jerry C. Brown and Brenda J. (Mosser) Craver.
Guy had a passion for music and movies and spent hours shopping for the same.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ken Craver Sr. and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by four sisters, Vicki (Jim) Bartrug of Adena, Oh; Joyce (JD) Davis and Kris Brown of Martins Ferry, Oh; and Shelly (Allen) Jaworski of Colerain, Oh; three nieces, Amber (Lance) Nardo, Megan and Shelby Bartrug; nephew, Hunter Jaworski; and great nephews Vinny and Carmine Nardo.
Funeral services were held Monday July 29, 2013, at 6 p.m. with pastor Marvin Schooler officiating. Burial will follow at the convenience of the family.
The family would like to especially thank the staff, his friends, of rescare, Inc. for all their patience, effort, and caring for Guy wihile in their care.
RUSSELL J. BIERKORTTE, "RUSS", 80, of S. Zane Hwy., Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, July 27, 2013.
He was born in Wheeling, WV on January 12, 1933, a son of the late Henry A. and Eva Mary (Weitzel) Bierkortte.
He was a retired carpenter for A. Kutsch and Sons of Wheeling, where he worked for 30 years. Russ was a member of the Ohio Valley Elks Lodge #231 of Martins Ferry. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He received the Occupation Medal (Germany) and the National Defense Service Medal.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Herbert, Robert, and Ralph Bierkortte; two sisters, Evelyn Hohnsee and Lois Bierkortte.
He is survived by two sons, Craig L. (Anne) of Tucson, AZ and Paul D. (Denise) Bierkortte of Westerville, OH; two daughters, Darlene A. (Ross) Kleiner of Lake Wylie, SC and Beth A. (Jim) Matuska of Pickerington, OH; brother, George (Martha) Bierkortte, Fountain Valley, CA; two sisters, Gladys Hersey, Wheeling and Clara DiClemente of Martins Ferry. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the funeral home, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Elks Lodge held services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 St. Rt. 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943.
