Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Genevieve Lemley Foley 1349 Buckeye Rd. Mt. Morris, PA died at 12:43PM Wednesday March 6, 2002 in the Smithley Personal Care Home Mt. Morris, PA following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1912 in Perry Twp., Greene Co. to the late Sanford and Mary Eliz. Wade Lemley. Mrs. Foley was a member of the Fox Chapel Church in Mt. Morris where she had served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Church form 1964 to 1996. She was a member of the Womens Fellowship Group of the Church. Mrs Foley was a member of the Monongalia Co. Homemakers Union and the Homemakers Club. She worked for several years as a clerk and cashier at the Walls grocery store in Core, W.Va. Her Husband: Clyde R. Foley died October 16, 1981 Surviving are 1 Daughter and Son In Law: Mrs. Harold( Ellen E.) Campbell of Mt. Morris, PA 1 Son and Daughter In Law: Marvin Eugene and Naomi Lemley of Fairmont, W.Va. 3 Grandchildren: Sherry Lee Efaw of Fairmont, W.Va., Scott Eugene Lemley of Cleveland, Ohio and Valerie Jane Campbell of Mt. Morris, PA 3 Great Granddaughters and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: who died in infancy 2 brothers : Ralph Lemley and John W. Lemley Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Friday March 8, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Mt. Morris, PA and from 10:00AM to 11:00AM the hour of service in the Fox Chapel Church Core Road Mt. Morris, PA Rev. Robert G. Fox officiating burial Olive Cemetery, Pentress, W.Va.
George Byron Bartholomew, 65 of Washington , PA formerly of Waynesburg, PA died Thursday, August 19, 2004 in the Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born March 10, 1939 Chicago, Ill He is the son of the late Dr. William W. Bartholomew and Esther Forler Bartholomew. Mr. Bartholomew was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Waynesburg. He had been a student of Mary Inghram and enjoyed playing Classical Piano. Surviving are 1 Brother: Dr. William Robb Bartholomew of Carmichaels, PA 2 Nephews: William Bruce Bartholomew of Swickley, PA and Brian J. Bartholomew of Bellevue, PA At the request of the deceased there will be no Public Visitation or services. Interment will be at the Acacia Memorial Park, Cleveland, Ohio The family suggest memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society S/W Region 241 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1744 Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA are in charge of arrangements.
George A. Berryhill, 89 of Houston Texas formerly of Waynesburg, PA died at 1:00PM MOnday Dec. 31, 2001 at S/W Memo. hosp. Houston, Texas . He was the Son of the late Albert and Alice Robinson Berryhill.Mr Berryhill lived most of his life in Waynesburg and lived the past 5 years in Texas . Mr. Berryhill was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg where he was a former member of the Church Board. He was a Graduate of Waynesburg High School and attended Waynesburg College. Mr Berryhill was a Veteran of W.W.II having served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He was a life member of the James Farrell American Legion Post #330 of Waynesburg and a member of the V.F.W. Post #4793 of Waynesburg. Mr. Berryhill was a Charter member and Past President of the Waynesburg Optimist Club. He was also a member of the Waynesburg Odd Fellows Lodge, where he had held several different chairs. Prior to serving in the Navy he was manager of the PA State Liquor Store in Waynesburg. He owned and operated the Berryhill Atlantic Service Station for over 25 years in Waynesburg. His 1st Wife: Arabelle Pitcock Berryhill died August 12, 1965 His 2nd Wife: Edith Roberts Berryhill died July 3, 1983 Surviving are 1 Daughter: Sandra Petley of Houston, Texas 1 Son: Richard G. Berryhill of Liverpool, New York. 8 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren 2 sisters : Margaret (Peg) Porter of Savannah, Georgia, and Nelda Tennant of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Mary B. May and Estella B. Hatfield 2 brothers : Charles R. Berryhill and Samuel T. Berryhill Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Fri. Jan. 4 at the funeral home. Service at the funeral home 11:00AM Sat. Jan. 5. Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial Greene Co. Memorial Park.
George William Critchfield
Date of death: March 01, 2003
Mr. Critchfield was a member of the First Christian Church of Waynesburg were he was teacher, chior member, and Elder and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He was a 1939 Graduate of Wheeling H. S. From 1942-1946 he served in the U. S. Marine Corp., 3rd Marine Division during WWII. He was a Member of Waynesburg VFW # 4793, Wheeling Masonic Lodge # 5, Scottish Rite of Wheeling, El Tor Grotto of Wheeling were he served as the Chaplain, Charter member of Wheeling Christian Church where he was a trustee and an Elder, Charter Member of the Rogersville Lions Club, now called West Greene Lions Club, and a Volunteer at G.C.M.H. He was a member of Waynesburg Lions and Melvin Jones Fellow. He was a member of Clay-Batelle Seniors, Gideons International, For more than 40 Years he worked for Genuine Parts Company retiring as Vice President and General Manager of their West Virginia Stores First wife: Judy M. Davis who died: 9/22/1987 Second wife: Helen Wood Critchfield whom he married: 11/30/1991 and survives Also Surviving are: 2 daughters : Susan Byrns of Point Harbor, NC & Donna Durbin of Temple, GA 5 Grandchildren//4 Great-Grandchildren//1 Step-Grandson//1 Step-Great-Granddaughter//1 sister: Betty Kennedy of Wheeling, WV Deceased: 2 sisters & 3 brothers
George A. Davison, 80 of 36 Old Hickory Ridge Road Washington , PA formerly of Waynesburg, PA died at 2:15AM Tuesday October 1, 2002 at the Washington Co. Health Ceneter, Washignton, PA He was born March 15, 1922 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Frederick and Dorothy Louise Poindexter Davison. He spent most of his life in Greene Co.Mr. Davison was affiliated with the former Bethel A.M.E. Church in Waynesburg. He was a member of the National Association of Letter carriers, Clyde Kelly Branch #84. He was a Veteran of U.S. Army having served during W.W.II with the Anti Aircraft Branch 320th AA Ballon Battalion, and was one of the 882 African American Men involved in D-Day. Mr. Davison was a U.S. Mail Carrier for 20 years in Waynesburg retiring on August 8, 1972. He was also Co Founder of the African American Club in Waynesburg. He was an advid Fan of horse racing having owned, raised and raced horses of his own. His Wife: Mary Elizabeth Reeves Davison died November 21, 1961. Surviving are 1 Son: William Allen Davison of Waynesburg, PA 4 sisters : Leora LaTorrijne of St. Albans, New York, Lillian Allen of Bethel Park, PA, Jeanette Campbell of Shoreham Long Island, New York, and Carolyn Sue Patterson of Carnegie, PA 3 brothers : Lawrence Davison of Washignton, PA, Robert Davison of Holliston, Mass., and Norman Davison of Bridgeville, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased:1 Son: Clarence Richard Davison 1 Sister: Henrietta Davison 1 Brother: Frank Davison Friends will be received form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Friday, Oct. 4, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Wayensburg, PA where services will be conducted at 11:00AM Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 with the Rev. John Dorean officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Mount Cemetery in Waynesburg.
George Earl Durbin, Sr. 66 of Claysville, PA formerly of Greene Co. PA died at 3:05 Saturday, June 7, 2003 at home following a 1 year illness with lung cancer. He was born Oct. 10, 1936 in Franklin Twp., Greene Co. He was the Son of the late Charles F. and Goldie Pierson Durbin. Mr. Durbin was Protestant by faith. He enjoyed Gospel Music, Fishing, Hunting, and Playing his guitar. He worked for R.J. Johnson Construction Co., He then worked as a Maintenance worker for Holiday Inn and Ankrom Nursing Home. Mr. Durbin was also a self employed contractor. Surviving are his Wife: Rose Orndoff Durbin whom he married November 19, 1994. Also surviving are 3 daughters : Joyce Hicks of Durham, North Carolina, Brenda Blouir of Holbrook, PA and Loretta Cook of Rogersville, PA 1 Son: George E. Durbin Jr. of Waynesburg, PA 1 StepSon: William Kuhn of Marianna, PA 12 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren 2 sisters : Betty Robinson of Washington , PA, and Mary Davis of Cleveland, Ohio 5 brothers : Leroy Durbin of Lagonda, PA, Harold Durbin and David Durbin both of Washington , PA, Howard Durbin of Prosperity, PA, and Lloyd Durbin of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 brothers : Charles E. Durbin and William Durbin 1 Half Sister: Anna Haring Friends will be received from Noon to 4:00PM on Tuesday June 10, 2003 at the West Union Presbyterian Church in West Union, PA Where services will be conducted at 4:00PM with the Rev. Dave Martin officiating. Burial will be at the West Union Cemetery. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg are in charge of arrangements.
George Hubert Haines, 75 of 154 West High St. Waynesburg, PA died at 4:30AM Tuesday April 22, 2003 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg. He was born Dec. 13, 1927 in Perry Twp. Greene Co. He was the Son of the late Ira Dempsey and Ida Mae Johnson Haines. His entire life was spent in Greene Co. Mr. Haines was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. George was a long time member of the East Franklin Grange#1709. He enjoyed farming while his health permitted. Surviving are 1 Sister: Irene Martin of Marietta, Georgia 2 brothers : Claude J. Haines of Atlanta, Georgia and L. Victor Haines of Amelia Island, Fla. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Betty Wiley and Aldene Dunham There will be no public visitation for Mr. Haines. There will be a receiving of friends from 12:00PM to 1:00 PM the hour of service at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Rev. Penny Adams officiating. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA The family suggest memorial to the Washington St.United Methodist Church 152 South Washington St. Waynesburg, PA 15370
George L. Henderson, Jr., 55 175 Rocky Ridge Road Wayensburg, PA died at 1:15PM Wednesday, Janury 16, 2002 at the St. Macrina Nursing Home in Uniontown, PA He was the Son of the late George L. and Goldie (Cobb) Henderson Sr. Mr. Henderson was a member of the House of Praise church in Taylortown, PA He was a famer and stock raiser while his health permitted. He was also an advid Fisherman and Hunter Surviving are his Wife: Velma J. Phillips Henderson whom he married August 8, 1980. 1 Daughter: Amanda Henderson at Home. 2 sons : Jeremiah Henderson at home and Teddy Welch of Waynesburg, PA 3 sisters :Rev. Gloria Cogar and Wilma "Tiny" Graham both of Waynesburg and Nelma "Sis" Stoneking of Taylortown, PA 1 Brother: Walter" Sonny" Henderson of Carmichaels, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: Delores Sapp and Charles Cobb Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral HomeWaynesburg Services will be held at 10:30AM Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 Revs Valinda Custer and James Riggleman officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery, Davistown, PA
George W. Powell Sr., 88 of Spraggs, PA died at 9:00AM Saturday, October 25, 2003 at home. He was born APril 19, 1915 in Wayne Twp., Greene Co., PA He was the Son of the late James and Margaret Moore Powell. Mr. Powell was a member of the Blacksville Baptist Church in Blacksville, W.Va. He was a farmer and stock raiser all his life. He also drove school bus for Central Greene School District. His Wife: Mildred Snyder Powell whom he married November 7, 1937 died October 15, 1990. Surviving are 2 daughters : Sue Jones of Morgantown, W.Va. and Nancy Phillips of Spraggs, PA 3 sons : George William Powell Jr., Don L. Powell, and James F. Powell all of Spraggs, PA 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great GrandSons 1 Sister: Violet Strosnider of St. Louis, Missouri Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 5 sisters : Grace Wells, Lillian Calvert, Pearl Garee, Cecyle Lantz, Opal Johnson Friends will be received Monday, October 27, 2003 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 13570 Where services will be conducted at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 with the Rev. Kathy Higgins officiating. Burial will be at the Claughton Cemetery, White ley Twp., Greene Co.
Georgia Mae Matthews, 80 of 205 Third St. Waynesburg, PA died at 8:10PM on Monday Jan. 13, 2003 in the Rolling Meadows nursing Home following a long illness. She was born May 3, 1922 in Rogersville to the late George L. and MAry Yost Shaw. Mrs Matthews worked for 30 years for Greenway manufacturing as a presser. Her Husband Milford Earl Matthews whom she married September 20, 1941 died in Germany during W.W.II October 1944. Surviving are 1 Son: Gerald B. Matthews of Madison, Indiana 4 GrandChildren: Tricia D. Henderson, Karen L. Garber, Diana L. Matthews and Mark A. Matthews 8 Great Grandchildren 1 Sister: Rosanell Rickus of Wheeling, W.Va. 1 Brother: Donald Duane Shaw of Denver, Colo. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Daughter: Martha R. Moore 3 brothers : John, Wilson, and Glenn Everett Shaw 3 sisters : Frances King, Freda Shaw, and Mabel C. Evans Friends will be received from 7 to 9 on Wednesday Jan. 15, 2003 and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Thursday Jan 16, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be in the Greene Co.Memorial Park Morgan Twp.Greene Co.
Geraldine Smart Cumberledge, 86 of Waynesburg, PA died at 3:30AM Thursday, August 26, 2004 in the Ruby Memorial Hosp. Morgantown, WV. She was born August 13, 1918 in Uniontown, PA A Daughter of the late Edgar and Corinne Fast Smart. Geraldine lived most of her life in Waynesburg where she was an active member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the John Wesley Sunday School Class and had been a member of the Church Choir for several years. She also had served on several committees of the church. Geraldine enjoyed music, reading and needlework. She was a graduate of Monongahela High School class of 1936. For several years she had worked on the Election Board. For 42 years she worked for South Penn, Mid Continent and Alltel Telephone companies as an operator and teller. Surviving are her Son: Terry L. and Spouse Pat Cumberledge of Waynesburg, PA At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or services. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Washington St. United Methodist Church 152 S. Washington St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA are in charge of arrangements.
Gladys O. Herrington, 90 210 Beall Run Road Mt. Morris, PA died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at 5:00AM at the home of her Daughter in Waynesburg. She was born November 4, 1912 in Dunkard Twp., Greene Co. to the late Isaac Purman and Asia Titus Moser. Mrs. Herrington was a member of the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God. She was a former member of the Mt. Morris Senior Citizens. For 35 years she served on the Dunkard Twp. Election Board. For 12 1/2 years she worked for the University Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. in the Dietary Dept. Mrs. Herrington enjoyed Farming, canning, quilting and was a homemaker. Her Husband: Frank M. Herrington died January 1966. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Louise H. Gapen of Waynesburg, PA 1 Son: Edward D. Herrington of Davistown, PA 5 Grandchildern: Douglas Gapen, Melanie Johnson, Cynthia Policz, Scott Gapen, and Edward Herrington Jr. 5 Great Grandchildren, 1 Step Great GrandSon, 2 Step Great Great Granddaughters 2 sisters : Marie Hillegass of Bedford, PA and Mary Jane Blakeslee of Los Angeles, Calf. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 3 brothers : Edwin Moser, Gail Moser, and Robert Moser Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Monday Jan. 27, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner Ellsworth Ave and Rt.19 Mt. Morris, PA There will be additional visitation on Tuesday from 10:00AM to 11:00AM the hour of the service at the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God. Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be at the Wolfe Cemetery Dilliner, PA
Gladys Conklin Rose, 87 of Waynesburg, PA died at 1:55AM on Monday, October 20, 2003 in the Washignton Hospital, Washington , PA She was born Feb. 25.1916 in Waynesburg, PA Gladys was the Daughter of the late William O. and Blanche Jane Holmes Conklin. She spent most of her life in Greene Co. Mrs. Rose was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg where she was a member of the Tracy Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Emerald Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #135, East Franklin Grange #1709 having earned the 7th degee. She was also a member of the Pamona Grange and the State Grange having served on various Committees and holding several offices. She attended school in both W.Va. and PA She also attended the Penn Commercial College in Washington , PA Mrs. Rose was the first women President of the Womens Aux. of the former Civil Defense in Waynesburg. Her Husband: John T. Rose died on June 18, 1991 Surviving are 2 daughters : Louise Haines of Ocala, Fla. and Maralyn Porter of Pooler, Georgia 1 Son: John R. Rose of Waynesburg, PA 5 Grandchildren: Vickie Harless, Stephen Porter, Jeffrey Tanner, Douglas Porter, and Kristinia Haines 6 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Granddaughter and Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: Twin infant sons 1 GrandSon: Clark Richard Tanner 3 sisters : Lucille Wetmore, Clarice Conner, and Mary Snedeker 1 Brother: William Harold Conklin Funeral arrangements are incomplete Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA are in charge of arrangements.
Glenn A. Snyder, Sr.
Date of death: August 29, 2003
Mr. Snyder was affiliated with the Methodist Faith. When his health permitted, he enjoyed working on cars. He worked for the Winterization program in Greene Co. as a Laborer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Skavinsky Snyder, whom he married August 4, 1961. 6 sons : Joey Lee Skavinsky of Cassville, WV, Ronald Lee Snyder of Waynesburg, Donald Lee Snyder of Waynesburg, Glenn A. Snyder, Jr., of Carmichaels, PA, Alan Dale Snyder of Waynesburg, and John Edwin Snyder of Waynesburg. 14 Grandchildren 4 Step-Grandchildren 3 sisters 6 brothers Deceased is 1 Brother
