Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Delores Lee Lapoe, 72 of Interlachen, Fla. formerly of Core, W.Va. died Friday, November 8, 2002 at 6:20PM.at the Putnam Community Medical Center, in Palatka, Fla. She was born October 10, 1930 in Pentress, W.Va. to the late Ottie Mabel Cline Tennant Copeland and Wayne Tennant. Mrs. LaPoe was a Protestant by faith. She worked for several years as a Facilities Analyst for W.Va. University in Morgantown, W.Va. from where she retired. She was also a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband: Charles E. LaPoe whom she married Sept. 16, 1948 1 Daughter: Yvonne Lee"Rusty"Cook of Sherman, Ill. 3 sons : Allen LaPoe and Charles Mark LaPoe both of Interlachen, Fla., and Benjamin R. LaPoe of Core, W.Va. 11 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren 2 sisters : Irene Koonce and Norma Doll both of Palatka, Fla. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Brother: Jack Vurl "Sonny" Tennant Step Father : Rex Copeland Friends will be received from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday November 15, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner of Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA Graveside services will be held at 11:00 Am Saturday, NOvember 16, 2002 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA with the Rev. Fred Tomlinson and Rev. Robert G. Fox officiating.
Dennis G. Pyle, 73 of 300 Ceneter Ave. Waynesburg, PA died 12:15 PM Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 at the Beverly Health Care Waynesburg, PA following an illness of the past 4 years. He was the son of the late Leasure and Grace(Kuhn) Pyle. Mr Pyle lived his entire life in Greene Co. He was a Veteran of the
Korean War having served with the U.S. Army. Mr Pyle was a self employed Handyman. Surviving are 1 Sister: Helen E. Taylor of Waynesburg, PA 3 brothers : Ralph Pyle of Akron, Ohio, Floyd Pyle of Washington , PA, and Leo Pyle of Youngstown, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 4 sisters : Florence Baily, Blanche Jones, Garnet Lyle, and Ruth Walker 1 Brother: Jesse Pyle Friends will be received from 11:00AM to 1:00 PM the hour of service at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Waynesburg on Sat. Jan. 12, 2002. The Rev. John Phipps officiating burial at Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson PA
Dolores Jean Mason, 71 of Waynesburg, PA died at 12:25 PM on Friday April 16, 2004 at the home of her Daughter Cathie. She was born April 20, 1932 in Waynesburg, PA a Daughter of the late Lee Wilson and Margaret Cumpston Wilson of Waynesburg, PA Mrs. Mason was affiliated with the Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and writing. She had worked as manager of the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Austintown, Ohio and later worked for the Curry Memorial Home in the Dietary Dept. Her Husband: Melvin L. Mason Sr. died MAy 18, 1988 Surviving in addition to her mother are 4 daughters : Rita Hayes of Niles, Ohio, Cathie Carpenter of Waynesburg, PA, Debra Gutierrez of Girard, Ohio, amd Caroline Sparks of Niles, Ohio 4 sons : Lee Mason of McDonald, Ohio, Gary Mason of Girard, Ohio, Daniel Mason of Boardman, Ohio, and Christopher Mason of Mineral Ridge, Ohio 27 Grandchildren, and 15 Great Grandchildren 2 brothers : James Wilson and Frederick "Ted" Wilson both of Waynesburg, PA Serveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 brothers : Robert Wilson and Claude "Jack" Wilson Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Sunday, April 18, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Where services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, April 19, 2004 with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be held at the Green Haven Meorial Park, Canfield, Ohio There will be a service held at 11:00AM in the chapel of the Green Haven Memorial Park, Canfield, Ohio on Tuesday, APril 20, 2004 Friends and family are to meet at the cemetery at 10:30AM.
Donald Dwight Adams, Sr., 67 of Mt. Morris, PA died at 10:30AM Saturday, August 7, 2004 at home. He was born February 22, 1937 in Troy, WV. A Son of the late Harold Adams and Opal Powell Adams. Mr. Adams was a member of the United Mine Workers local #7. He worked for 15 years for Sterling Faucet in Morgantown, WV. He then worked for 22 years for Consolidation Coal Co. retiring in 1994. Mr. Adams enjoyed deer hunting and coon hunting. He raised several Coon hounds while his health permitted. He also enjoyed country music. Surviving are his Wife: Geraldine Patricia Bankhead Adams whom he married July 29, 1961. 2 daughters : Tammy R. Adams and Karen C. Adams both of Mt. Morris, PA 4 sons : Donald D. Adams Jr. of Mt. Morris, PA, Richard L. and Wife Jane Adams of Spraggs, PA, Jerry W. and Wife Karen Adams of Washington , PA, and Dana A. and Wife Melissa Adams of Waynesburg, PA 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren 2 brothers : Jack Adams of Lorain, Ohio, and Wade Adams of Cheat Lake, WV. 1 Half Brother:Kenneth Watson of Parkersburg, WV. Deceased: 1 Sister: Jean Cutlip Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 with Pastor Rick Myers officiating. Burial will be at the Mountain Grove Cemetery Bruceton, WV.
Donald Edward (Boots) Bates, 63 of 4050 Park Ave. Prosperity, PA died at 9:30PM Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the Washington Hospital in Washington , PA He had been in his usual health and death was due to an apparent heart attack. He was born October 14, 1938 in Franklin Twp.mGreene Co., PA He was the Son of the late Charles Edward and Anna Mae Balsinger Bates. Mr. Bates was Protestant by faith. He worked for 35 years as a Nurses Aid at the Mayview State Hospital, Bridgeville, PA He is survived by 1 Son: Mark Edward Bates of Zanesville, Ohio 1 Foster Daughter: Peggy Unghajer of Bridgeville, PA 2 Foster Grandchildren 4 sisters : Dorothy Bates of Waynesburg, PA, Gladys Stoner of North Canton, Ohio, Mildred Matusky of Point Marion, PA, and Maggie Hillen of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 3 brothers : William Bates, Charles Bates, and David Bates. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA where services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be at the Oakmont Cemetery, Frnaklin Twp., Greene Co., PA
Donald L. Stewart, 76 of 735 Race St.Waynesburg, PA died at 3:00PM Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg following a long illness. HE was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Waynesburg, Pa to the late D. Crwford Stewart and Della Moninger Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. He was also a member of the Plumbers Local #27. Donald was a former member of the Waynesburg Moose lodge #461. He worked as a Foreman for McCarls Co. and Chapman Corp. retiring in 1973. His Wife: Helen L. Doney Stewart whom he married May 23, 1953 died Sept. 20, 1986. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Mary Golacinski of Holbrook, PA 1 Son: Paul D. Stewart of Waynesburg, PA 3 GrandSons: Thomas Andrew Golacinski, Jacob Paul Stewart, and Michael Paul Stewart Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 5 sisters : Dorothy Thomas, Ruth Huffman, Helen Clayton, Stella Ely, and Mary Mansbarger 3 brothers : Walter Stewart, Robert Stewart, and Charles Stewart Friends will be received from Noon to 2:00PM on Friday June 14, 2002 the hour of service at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA Burial will be held at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, MOrgan Twp., Greene Co.
Donna Lynn Stanton, 53 of Waynesburg, PA died at 2:30AM Thursday, March 4, 2004 at home. She was born June 18, 1950 in Washington , PA A Daughter of the late Grant and Donna Jean Darras Sutherland. Mrs Stanton was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg. She was a Graduate of Northern Garrett Co. High School class of 1968 and a Graduate of Waynesburg College Class of 1990 with a degree in Nursing. For 13 years she was the Nursing Supervisor at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg. Surviving are her StepMother: Alberta Sutherland of Lippencott, PA Her Husband: Kenneth L. Stanton whom she married December 2, 1968. 3 daughters : Kathy Fairchild of Stow, Ohio, Janine Biggs of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Renee Stanton of Pittsburgh, PA 5 Grandchildren: Rachael Bethany Biggs, Brenton Biggs, Tristan Baily, Madison Fairchild, Natalie Fairchild 1 Sister: Jill Farrell of McLean, Virginia 1 Brother: Grant Sutherland of Virginia Beach, VIrginia Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Brother: Lee Elliot Sutherland Friends will be received from 4:00PM to 9:00PM on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg. Additional visitation from 1:00PM to 2:00PM on Sunday March 7, 2004 the hour of the service at the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg. Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be at the Grantsville Cemetery, Grantsville, Maryland. The family suggest memorial contributions to the 1st Church of the Nazarene Building fund 115 Deerfield Lane Waynesburg.
Donnis M. Calvert, 94 of Spraggs, PA died at 3:50AM on Wednesday, APril 21, 2004 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, PA She was born May 30, 1909 in Spraggs, PA A Daughter of the late Lafe and Oma Dulaney Moore.Mrs. Calvert was affiliated with the Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Centers both in Waynesburg and Blacksville. She also enjoyed crocheting, flowers, gardening, and canning. She was a Homemaker. Her Husband: Delbert Calvert whom she married November 22, 1928 died April 7, 1988. Surviving are 3 daughters : Martha Wiley of St. Petersburg, Fla., Evelyn Ruth Wise of New Freeport, PA, and Peggy Dulaney of Waynesburg, PA 1 Son: Charles W. Calvert of Brave, PA 10 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, 14 Great Great Grandchildren 7 Step Grandchildren She was the last of her immediate family. Deceased: 1 Son: Leonard Edison Calvert 1 Half Sister: Hazel Wood 5 brothers : Ray Moore, George Moore, Charles Moore, Alec Moore, Edison Moore.Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Friday, April 23, 2004 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 24, 2004 with the Rev. Vernon K. Berdine officiating. Burial will be at the Blacksville Cemetery, Blacksville, WV.
Doris G. Hartley, 81 of Waynesburg, Pa died Tues. Dec. 1, 2003 at 3:50PM at the Greene Co. Memorial Hosp. in Waynesburg She was born July 26, 1922 in Masontown, PA A Daughter of the late James Robert Griffith and Iva Frankhouser Griffith. Mrs. Hartley was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg where she was financial Secretary for 20 years. She served on the Administrative board and the finance committee, She was a member of the John Wesley Sunday School Class. She was past president of the Bridge St. Commons Council and was a past member of the Ladies Aux. of the V.F.W. Post #4793 of Waynesburg. She was one of the founders and a former officer of the little league baseball and she was an advid quilter. She worked for several years for Waynesburg Hardware as their bookeeper. She later worked for Community Action Day Care as Supervisor at the Presbyterian Church retiring in 1986. Her Husband: Roy E. Hartley whom she married May 9, 1948 died January 5, 1966. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Wendy H. Fonner of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1 Son: Ryan Hartley of Waynesburg, PA 5 Grandchildren: Robert and Jeffrey Hartley, David, Daniel, and Ellen Marie Fonner 2 Great Grandchildren and Several Nieces and Nephews. She was the last of her immediate family, Deceased 1 Brother: W. Dale Griffith Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Thursday at the Milliken and Throcmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 1:00PM Friday with the Rev. John Phipps and Rev. Penny Adams officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co.Memorial Park.
Doris A. Yorio, 61 of Mt. Morris, PA died at 4:30AM on Sunday, April 20, 2003 at home. She was born December 9, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA She was the Daughter of the late Edward and Rose McClafferty Sickenberger. Mrs. Yorio was a member of the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Star City, W.Va. She worked since 1983 at the W.Va. University in Morgantown in Arts and Science Undergraduate Advising. Her Husband: Joseph Yorio of Pittsburgh, PA survives. Also surviving are 1 Daughter: JoAnne Schmitt of Olive Branch, Mississippi. 3 sons : John E. Yorio of Morgantown, W.Va., Joseph S. Yorio and Richard C. Yorio both of Mt. Morris, PA 7 Grandchildren 1 Brother: Hugh C. Sickenberger of Warrensburg, New York. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: Gail Lewis Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA 15349 There will be a prayer service at 10:00AM on Wednesday April 23, 2003 at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at the St .Mary's Roman Catholic Church Star City, W.Va. Burial will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery Mt. Morris, PA Father Dean Borgmire celebrant. The family suggest memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation 3711 Morgantown Industrial Park Morgantown, W.Va. 26501
Dorothea R. Thistlewaite, 87 of NOrth Porter St. Waynesburg, PA died at 4:30AM Monday March 3, 2003 at the Greene Co.Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1916 in Cadillac, Mich to the late Harry and Emma Schnatterly Reynolds. Mrs. Thistlewaite was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg where she was a member of the Tracy Sunday School Class. Over the years she had served on various boards in the church. She was a member of the former Lady Greene Rebecca Lodge in Waynesburg and was a member of the Women of the Moose #888. She played the piano for several years for the Women of the Moose. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She taught for 36 years for Central Greene School District retiring in 1975. Her Husband: Andrew C. Thistlewaite whom she married July 30, 1938 died November 11, 1974. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Linda Filiatrault of Waynesburg, PA 3 Grandchildren: Mark Fox, John L. Fox, and Leann Thompsen 6 Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews She was the last of her immediate family. Deceased: 1 Sister: Alice Reynolds and 1 Brother: Kenneth Reynolds Friends will be received from 5 to 9 on Wednesday March 5, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg where services will be conducted at 2:30PM Thursday March 6, 2003 with the Rev. Dr. Richard Visser officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park Morgan Twp., Greene Co.
Dorothy Edna Wilson Granlee, 72 of 107 Curry Road Waynesburg, PA died at 1:30 P.M. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 at the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home. She is the Daughter of the late James F. and Maude Walker Wilson. She was born February 27, 1929 in Point Marion. Mrs. Granlee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg. She was a Graduate of Waynesburg High School class of 1950 and a member of the Emerald Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #135. She worked for 5 years for the former G.C. Murphy Store in Waynesburg and then worked 20 years for South Penn-Mid Penn Telephone as a Telephone operator. Her Husband: Donald C. (Lefty) Granlee died August 14, 1991. Surviving are 3 sisters : Arlene Mabel Goslin of Beckley, W.Va., Lillian Throckmorton of Waynesburg, PA, and Eunice Clark of Phoneix, Arizona 1 Brother: Donald Wilson of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Angela Wilson and Sylvia Mathason 3 brothers : Orvan Wilson, Dorman E. Wilson, and J.O.Wilson Friends will be received from 4 to 6 Monday Jan. 7, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton F. H. Waynesburg where services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday Jan. 8, 2002 with the Rev. Dr. richard Visser officiating burial Greene Co. Memorial Park.
Dorothy P. Headley, 82 of 3062 Mt. Morris Road, Waynesburg, PA died at 11:45PM on Sunday January 5, 2003 at the Hospice Donnell House in Washington , PA following a brief illness. She was born July 5, 1920 in Winston Salem, N.C. to the late Eli and Ruby Crutchfield Pope. Mrs. Headley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, PA She worked for several years for Penn. Dept. of Transportation as a clerk. She then began working for Fisher Big Wheel in Waynesburg when they First opened and continued to work there until the store closed. While working at Fishers she also was a teachers aid at the Mather Intermediate Unit 1 school for Special Need children. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Barbara Benner of New Brighton, PA 2 sons : Dwight L. Headley of Waynesburg, and Earl J. Headley of Orlando, Fla. 2 GrandDAughters: Deborah Benner-Davis, and Dawn Nail 3 Great Grandchildren: Jeffrey Todd Nail, Kayla Dawn Nail, and Kacey Elaine Davis 1 Brother: Eli Carl Pope of Clemmons, N.C. Deceased: 2 brothers : Harry Pope and Donald Pope Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2003 a the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Thursday Jan. 9, 2003 with the Rev. John Phipps officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Kiger Cemetery, White ley Twp.Greene Co.
Dorothy V. McCracken, 93 of Waynesburg, PA died at 2:35PM Thursday Feb. 26, 2004 at the Beverly Health Care in Waynesburg, PA She was born Jan. 29, 1911 in Smithfield, W.Va. to the late Thoburn and Caroline Holman. Mrs. McCracken was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg, PA and was a Homemaker. Her Husband: James Arthur McCracken whom she married July 20, 1935 died April 25, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons : Glenn C."Gordo" McCracken and James A. McCracken both of Waynesburg, PA 1 Foster Son: Charles Harvey of Loraine, Ohio 1 Step Son: Charles Lloyd McCracken of Bridgeport, Ohio 7 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren 1 Brother: Fred Holman of Glouster, Ohio Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 StepDaughter: Kathryn Califano 1 Step Son: Harold McCracken 5 brothers and 2 sisters Friends will be received from 12:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday February 29, 2004 the time of service in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family at the Greene Co.Memorial Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. Rev. John Poling officiating.
Dr. Charles L. Bryner Sr., 88 of Waynesburg, PA died at 5:50PM on Sunday Oct. 5, 2003 in the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home Waynesburg. He was born Oct. 15, 1914 in Dunbar, PA He was the Son of the late Henry and Sarah Hardy Bryner.Dr. Bryner was affiliated with the Methodist Faith. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a Commanding Officer of a U.S. Naval Vessel during W.W.II. While his health permitted he was active in the Waynesburg Beagle Club. Dr. Bryner was a graduate of Waynesburg College in 1940 and earned his Doctorate in Botany from W.V.U. in 1952. Following his graduating from Waynesburg College in 1940 he began working for the College as a Professor of Math and Science. During his years at Waynesburg College he was Chairman of the Science Dept. for years. He also served as a Vice President of the College and was Dean of Men. Surivivng are his Wife: A. Marie Wilson Bryner whom he married August 24, 1947. 1 Daughter: Dr. Lisbeth Lord of Lafayette, Colorado 1 Son: Captain Charles L. Bryner Jr., MD of Orange Park, FLa. 3 GrandSons: Matthew Lord, Charles L. Bryner III, and Benjamin J. Bryner Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased:2 sisters and 4 brothers At the request of the deceased there will be no public visitation or services. Private graveside services at Franklin Cemetery in Dunbar will be held at the convenience of the family. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA are in charge of arrangements. The family suggest memorial contributions to the Charles Bryner Scholarship fund Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
