Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Glennie Pauline Dotson, 72 of 136 Maple Road Clarksville, Pa died at 10:10PM Thursday Jan. 23, 2003 at the Ruby Memorial Hosp. in MOrgantown, W.Va. She was born March 21, 1930 in Waynesburg, PA to the late harvey Patterson and Elizabeth Mitchell Patterson Mrs. Dotson was affiliated with the First Christian Church of Waynesburg and she was a homemaker. Her Husband: James Dotson died Jan. 29, 1983. Surviving are 5 sisters : Hazel E. Miller of Millsboro, PA, Donna Blaker of Mentor, Ohio, Helen Stickovich of Cleveland, Ohio, Dayle Forshey of Waynesville, Missouri, and Carol Gump of Waynesburg, PA 1 Brother: Harvey E. Patterson of Pensacola, Fla. 2 1/2 brothers : Bill Patterson of Cadiz, Kentucky and Delmont Rush of Washington , PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Iris Roe and Ruth Matteson 1 brothers : Jack Patterson Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on SUnday Jan. 26, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Monday Jan. 27, 2003 with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Burial will be at Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co., PA
Goldie Cox
Date of death: March 02, 2003
Mrs. Cox worked in a factory as an electric crane operator until after WWII. Then she worked for Federal Enamel until she retired in 1984. Surviving are: 1 Sister: Estella Thomas of Eighty-Four, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Sister: Pearl Conaway 2 brothers : Earl Miller and Carl White hill
Grayson K. White , 74 of Greensboro, PA died at 8:10PM Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 in Ruby Memorial Hosp.Morgantown, W.Va. following an illness of 1 year. He was born Dec. 19, 1927 in Alma, Wash. to the late Roscoe and Blanche Wigent White . Mr. White was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg. For 35 years he taught Sunday School and was choir director for the former Greensboro Nazarene Church and had held several church office. He was a member of the Greene Co. Camp of Gideon International.He was also a member of the Greene Co.Teachers Association, P.S.E.A. and N.E.A. Mr. White was a former member of the Greensboro Lions Club. He also was a member of the Senior Citizens of Carmichaels, PA He was a Veteran of W.W.II having served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific.Mr. White retired after 34 years as a High School Music teacher and Band Director in 1987. He worked for 30 years for the Southeastern Greene School District and 4 years for Morgantown Jr. High School.Following his retirement he then worked as a substitute teacher for 12 years. Surviving are his Wife: Ellen Hildreth White whom he married June 1, 19481 Daughter: Linda K. Matthias of Taos, New Mexico 2 sons : Grayson Duane White of Uniontown and Michael G. White of Waynesburg, PA 7 Grandchildren: Bradley, Jason, Josh, Ashley, and Matthew White , Robert Grayson and Steven Lowry1 Great Granddaughter:Grace Elizabeth Lowry1 Sister: Violet Santillian of Calf. and 1Brother:Paul White of Calf.Deceased:1 Sister:Mary and 4Brothers:Ray, Robert, Richard and Donald White Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Sat. Sept. 14, 2002 at the MillikenandThrockmortonFuneral HomeWaynesburg, PA He will lie in state on Sunday Sept. 15, 2002 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM the hour of service. Burial will at the Monongahela Hill Cemetery Greensboro. Rev. John Poling officiating.
H. Margaret Johnston, 73 of Sycamore, died at 1:10PM Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004 at home. SHe was born July 23, 1931 in Time. A Daughter of the late William Ansel Tharp and Irene Toland Tharp Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Batesfork Baptist Church.She enjoyed Working in her flower garden, doing needle point and Quilting, and Baking. She enjoyed hunting and fishing.She worked for several years in the Housekeeping Dept. at the G.C.M.H. and was a Homemaker.Husband: James Robert "Bob" Johnston Sr. whom she married Sept. 29, 1951 died May 19, 20043 daughters : Dr. Carol M. Patton of Waynesburg, Naomi R. Johnston of Sycamore, and Rita A. Cahill of Spraggs.3 sons : J. Robert Johnston Jr. of Chambersburg, PA, Dr. Mark A. Johnston of Arlington, VA., and Gary L. Johnston of Sycamore 8 Grandchildren: J. Robert Johnston III, Tara Zeger, Dr. Harry A. Patton, Amanda Patton, Seth Patton, Samuel Patton, Garett A. Johnston, and Matthew H. Johnston1 Great Granddaughter: Caitlin Johnston2 sisters : Erma Jean Tharp of Waynesburg, PA, and Madeline Crooker of Springfield, Maine1- 1/2 Sister: Kathryn Kalist of Carmichaels, PA 3 brothers : Herbert Tharp and Harry Tharp both of Sycamore, and James Tharp of Jefferson Several NIeces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Lavaughn Pettit and Marjorie Oliphant 1-1/2 Sister: Blanche Courtwright1 Brother: William Ansel Tharp Jr. who died in infancy. Friends will be received at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA from 7:00PM to 9:00Pm on Tues. Oct. 26, 2004 and 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Wed. Oct. 27, 2004 Where services will be conducted at 11:00Am on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 with the Rev. John Phipps officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memo. Park, Morgan Twp. Greene Co.
Harry F. Baily, 83 of 300 Center Ave. Waynesburg died at 7:25AM Tuesday October 14, 2003 at the Beverly Health Care in Waynesburg. He was born August 17, 1920 in Kirby, Greene Co.. He was the Son of the late Elva Frank and Ruth Fry Baily. Mr. Baily was a member of the Fairall United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of W.W.II having served with the U.S. Army. For 30 years he worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service having a rural route in Waynesburg. His Wife: Audrey Curtis Baily whom he married Nov.3, 1957 died Nov. 15, 2001 Surviving are 1 Daughter: Debbie Baily of Bonita Springs, Fla. 2 sons : Curtis Baily of New Stanton, PA and Brian Baily of Ft. Meyers, Fla. 1 Granddaughter: Christina Baily Deceased: 2 brothers : William A. Baily and Hagan K. Baily Friends will be received from 2:00Pm to 3:00PM on Thursday Oct. 16, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc, 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 3:00PM with the Rev. Joseph Weaver officiating. Burial will be at the Fairall Cemetery, White ley Twp.Greene Co.
Harry R. Lewis
Date of death: June 23, 1941
Mr. Lewis was a lifetime resident of Mount Morris. He was affiliated with Mount Morris Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a Navy Seal. He was a boss at Federal # 2 Coal Mine, Consol Co. Blacksville for 11 1/2 years. He worked for Aero Trucking out of Monroeville as a truck driver. His wife, Gail Rita Sickenberger Lewis Married: March 4, 1967 Died: April 13, 1989 4 daughters : Pamela Jean Laskody of Mt. Morris, PA Paula Ann Voithofer of Cheat Lake, WV Patricia Jane Brewer of Morgantown, WV Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Mount Morris, PA 1 Son: James ronald Lewis of Mount Morris, PA 8 Grandchildren 3 sisters : Ann McCartney of Mount Morris, PA, Tiny Cogar of Mount Morris, PA, Wilma Bryan of Morgantown, WV 1 Brother: James (Jock) Lewis of Mount Morris Deceased: 2 brothers : William Lewis and 1 that died in infancy.
Hazel J. Baker, 66 of 418 Bald Hill Rd Mt. Morris, PA died at 9:30 AM Monday Dec. 17, 2001 in the Washington Hosp. Washington , PA She was born March 22, 1935 in Metz, W.Va to the late John and Lucy Pearl(Mike) Simpson. Mrs. Baker was a Baptist by faith. She worked at Fairmont General Hospital as an aid and also worked for the City of Mannington for several years. She also worked as a cook at several restaurants and was a Homemaker. Surviving are 3 daughters : Betty Ann Stewart of Wadestown, W.Va., Loretta Sue Riggle of Monroe, Louisiana and Nancy Adams of Tunnelton, W.Va. 3 sons : Virgil Ray Baker of Mt. Morris, PA, James Terry Baker of Mannington, W.Va. and Donald Ray Baker of Mt. Morris, PA 20 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren 1 Brother: Junior Simpson who lives in Idaho Deceased: 1 Son: William Nicholas Baker 3 sisters : Ruth King, Mary Catherine Price, and Nellie Price 3 brothers : James Simpson, Buck Simpson, Ernie Simpson 1 Granddaughter: Tabitha Lyn Baker 1 Great GrandSon Friends will be received from 11:00Am to 2:00PM on Thurs. Dec. 20, 2001 at the Funeral Home. Services are at 2:00PM Thursday. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery Mt. Morris, PA
Hazel A. Ketchem, 99 of 107 Curry Road Waynesburg, PA died at 4:03AM Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hosp. following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 4, 1904 in Garards Fort, PA to the late Peter and Hettie Ruse Anderson. She spent her entire life in Greene Co. Mrs. Ketchem was a member of the First Christian Church of Waynesburg, PA She did her nurses training at St. Margarets in Pittsburgh, PA For 50 years she worked for Greene Co. Memorial Hospital as a nurse retiring May 26, 1974. Her Husband: Alva A. Ketchem died March 11, 1968 She was the last of her immediate family. Deceased: 3 sisters and 3 brothers Friends will be received from 11:00AM to 1:00PM the hour of service on Monday Jan. 20, 2003 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA with REv. Gregg Wilgus officiating. burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan Twp. Greene Co.
Helen Elena Headley, 82 of Mt. Morris, PA died at 10:00AM on Thurs.Nov. 21, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 1, 1919 to the late Franklin Peirce and Cora Temperence Walker Hawkins.Mrs. Hawkins was an active member of the former Shannon Run Methodist Church, where she was coordinator of the Shannon Run Church Bible School.She is now a member of the Mt. Morris United Methodist Church.She is also a Life member of the Womens Aux. of the James T. Maxon American Legion Post #992 in Mt. Morris. Mr. Headley is also a member of the Mt. Morris Senior Citizens and was a Homemaker. Her Husband: Burris R. Headley whom she married May 7, 1958 survives. Also surviving are 1 Daughter and Son In Law:Elena and Ralph Dennis of Morgantown, W.Va.3 sons and Daughter In Laws: Warren and Frances Headley of Mt. Morris, PA, David and Linda Headley of Pt. Marion, PA, and Frank and Mira Headley of Morgantown, W.Va.6 Grandchildren and Spouses: Darrell and Betsy Headley of Mt. Morris, PA, Tammy and Rob Everly, Lisa Dennis, Brandon Headley, and Lynann Headley all of Morgantown, W.Va., and Grant Headley of Pt.Marion, PA 5 Great Grandchildren: Jordon, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Jacob Headley and Joshua Dennis2 sisters : Frances Gibson of Pt.Marion Road, W.Va. and Bertha Hawkins of Pt.Marion, PA 1 Brother: Lawrence Hawkins of Pt.Marion, PA Deceased: 4 sisters : LuAnna Galeota, LaVerna Mohrbacher, Bessie Storm, and Jacqueline Klink3 brothers : James Crytser, Archie Crytser and Avalon HawkinsFriends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Sat. Nov. 23, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Mt. Morris, PA where services will be conducted at 2:00PM on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002 with the Rev. Chester Tennant officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Kiger Cemetery White ley Twp., Greene Co.
Helen C. Horn, 83 of Waynesburg, PA died at 10:40 PM on Wednesday July 9, 2003 at the Washington Hospital in Washington , PA She was born Sept. 5, 1919 in Chicago, Ill A Daughter of the late George J. and Mildred O'COnnell Horn. Her early life was in Chicago and had been in wbg since 1948. Miss Horn was a member of the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg where she was also a member of the Alter Society. Helen was a graduate of Lindbloom High School in Chicago, ILL. She was a member of the AARP, the James Farrell American Legion Post #330 in Waynesburg and the American Legion Aux in Waynesburg. She was an active member of the Waynesburg Senior Citizens. She was a Veteran of W.W.II having served as a WAC in the United States Airforce. She worked as a bookeeper for Fox Motor Co. in Waynesburg from 1948 to 1968. She then worked as a receptionist for Dr. Leonard C. O'Connell from 1968 to her retirement in 1983. She never married and is survived by her friend Eliza Jane South with whom she made her home. Also surviving are 3 Nephews and 1 Niece Deceased: 1 Sister: Mary Jane Kara and 1 Nephew Friends will be received from 4:00PM to 9:00PM on Friday July 11, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA There will be a prayer service at the Funeral Home on Sat. July 12, 2003 at 9:30AM followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM at the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, in Waynesburg. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memo. Park. Father Tom Miller officiating.
Helen M. Shriver, 84 of Pitcock Road Waynesburg, PA 15370died at 9:45 AM Sunday April 14, 2002 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg. On July 12, 1917 she was born to the late Charles C. and Neva Ross Cummins in White ley Twp., Greene Co. Mrs. Shriver was a member of the Mt.Pleasant United Methodist Church, Gordon Hill. She was also a member of the White ley Twp. Farm Women. For several years she worked at the Isaly's Dairy Bar in Waynesburg and was a Homemaker. Her Husband: Raymond L. Shriver died August 1, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters : Shirley Walker of Elderton, PA and Janice Haught of Kittanning, PA 2 sons : Charles " Sonny" Shriver of Waynesburg, PA and Robert Shriver of Waynesburg, PA 15 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren 1 Sister: Jane Eisiminger of Waynesburg, PA 1 Brother: Paul V. Cummins of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 sisters : Mary Ellen Atkinson and Sara Cumpston 1 Brother: Charles R. "Booze" Cummins Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday April 16, 2002 in the Milliken and THrockmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2002. Rev. James Lewis Sr. officiating. Interment will be at the Mt.Pleasant Cemetery Gordon Hill White ley Twp.
Henry Samuel Coffman, 72 of Woodland Estates Waynesburg, PA died at 10:30PM Friday AMy 9, 2003 at home follwoing a 6 month struggle with cancer. He was born Dec. 21, 1930 in German Twp, Fayette Co., PA A Son of the late Roderick and Myrtle King Coffman. Mr. Coffman was affiliated with the Washington St. United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the
Korean War from 1952 to 1956. Mr Coffman was a member of the V.F. W. Post #4793 of Waynesburg. He was a retired Coal Mine Forman for Duquesene Light Co. and had worked for Warwick coal mine for 38 years. His Wife: Patricia Ann Sellers Coffman whom he married May 17, 1975 survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters : Julie Renee Coffman of Waynesburg, Debra Ann Coffman of Nashville, Tenn., and Lisa Marie Swaney of Uniontown, PA 2 Grandchildren: Elizabeth Jochynek and William Swaney Jr. 3 Great Grandchildren: Alexis, Trinity and Tyler Swaney. 1 Sister: Daisy Jones of Carmichaels, PA 5 brothers : Harry R. Coffman of Gardena, Calf., Russell I. Coffman and Melvin E. Coffman both of Morgantown, W.Va., David G.Coffman of Sycamore, PA, James L. Coffman of Rohnert Park, Calf., and Lawrence F. of Chandler, Arizona Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 3 brothers : Charles T. Coffman, William T. Coffman, and Roger L. Coffman Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Sunday May 11, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton F.H Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Monday May 12, 2003 with the REv. Penny Adams officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan Twp., Greene Co., PA
Herschel C. Gapen jr., 71 of Waynesburg died Tues. Nov. 4, 2003 in the Mono. General Hosp. Morgantown, W.Va. following open heart surgery. He was born May 31, 1932 in Dilliner, PA He was the Son of the late Herschel C. Gapen Sr. and Hazel L. McCann Gapen.Mr. Gapen was a member of the Beth. Baptist Church in Ruff Creek. He served as Chairman of the Diaconate Board and the Pulpit Committee. He was also a former S.S. teacher.Mr. Gapen was a Vet. of the Korean conflict having served with the U.S. Army.He was a member of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge #153 F.&AM and the Uniontown Consistory. He was also a member of the Fort Jackson Chapter of the S.A.R. and was President of the Cornerstone Genealogical Society. Mr Gapen was a member of the Expermental Aircraft Association.He worked for 10 years for Columbia Gas Company and then worked for 3 years for United Airlines. Following this he worked for 30 years for U.S.Air and retired as a maintenance Supervisor.Surviving are his Wife: Louise Herrington Gapen whom he married December 25, 19522 sons : Douglas K. Gapen of Canton, Ohio and H. Scott Gapen of Ruff Creek, PA 2 daughters : Melanie Johnson of Carmichaels, PA and Cynthia Policz of Waynesburg, PA 4 Grandchildren: Ashley Johnson, Kendra Policz, H. Scott Gapen II, and Michael T. Gapen3 Step Grandchildren: Curtis J. Johnson Jr., Christopher J. Schroeder, and Kaitlin A. Schroeder2 Step Great Grandchildren1 Brother: Dale Gapen of Mapletown, PA Deceased: 1 Brother: Delbert Gapen. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 on Wed. Nov. 5 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Thurs. Nov. 6 at the Milliken and ThrockmortonFuneral Home, Inc. Waynesburg, PA where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Friday Nov. 7, 2003 with Pastor David Ernest officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memo. Park Morgan Twp.Greene Co.
Hilda Imogene Cain, 84 of Mt. Morris, PA died at 10:00AM Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 at the Monongalia Gen. hosp. Morgantown, W.Va following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1918 in Fairview, W.Va. to the late Wm. Bolton Thorne and Margaret Kennedy Thorne.Hilda worked in Housekeeping for 21 years for the W.Va. University Hospital in Morgantown. She was an accomplished gardner and she loved attending Bingo with her sisters and friends. Hilda also enjoyed making Afghans and Doillies. May we all become a tribute to her caring and compassionate soul. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are 3 daughters and Son-InLaws: Lynne and Wm. Snyder of Mt. Morris, PA, Lola and Edward Ayres of Scottdale, PA, Lois and Gary Barnhart of Carmichaels, PA 3 sons and Daughter-In-Laws: Dale and Kathy Cain of Warminster, PA, Gary and Cathy Cain of Mt. Morris, PA, Larry R. and Maria Cain of Asheville, N.C. 18 Grandchildren:Cindy, Michael, Paul, David, Nathan, Christopher, and Addrienne Cain, Katreena, Timothy, Bryan, and Mark Snyder, Crystal Garber, Pamela McCue, Sheila Myers, Margaret Domasky, Brandi Virgili, Misty and Katee Barnhart 17 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Granddaughter 2 sisters : Haidee Toothman of Rivesville, W.Va. and Helene Merrill of Fairmont, W.Va. Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 Bros: Hal and Horace Thorne 1 Grandchild: Michelle Cain and 1 Great Grandchild:Tyler Ray Garber Friends will be received from 2to4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Mt. Morris, PA where services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 with the Rev. Kenneth London officiating. Burial will be held at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA
Howard E. Santee, 89 of Waynesburg, PA died at 4:14AM on Friday Sept. 5, 2003 at the Greene Co. Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 18, 1914 in Geneva, Ohio. He was the Son of the late Francis E. and Flossie Smith Santee. Mr. Santee lived in Waynesburg since 1919 and was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. He worked for Hoges Bakery for several years operating an oven. He then worked for Waynesburg College for several years as a Security Guard retiring in 1977. In April 1937 he married Florence Louella Whyte Santee who died September 11, 1965. Surviving are 1 Daughter: Syble L. Thomas of Aliquippa, PA 1 Son: Clyde E. Santee of Bobtown, PA 3 Grandchildren: Eric Santee, Sean Thomas, and Lynn Smith 2 Great Grandchildren 1 Brother: Raymond Santee of Waynesburg, PA Deceased: 1 GrandSon: Charles Thomas Jr. 2 sisters : Jeanette Wise, and Dorothy Santee 2 brothers : Harold Santee and Robert Santee Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA Where services will be conducted at 1:00PM on Monday Sept. 8, 2003 with the Rev. James King officiating. Burial will be at the Greene Co. Memorial Park, Morgan TWp., Greene Co.
