Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Susanne "Susan" Menear, 39 of Lebanon, Ohio formerly of Moundsville, W.Va. died at 3:00PM Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the Daughter of Susanna Gemerchak Wilson of Moundsville, W.Va. and the late Jack Wilson. Susan was a member of the St. Francis of Lebanon Roman Catholic Church in Lebanon, Ohio. She was a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University in 1988. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to her mother she is survived by her Husband: Steven P. Menear whom she married August 6, 1988 1 Daughter: Brittney Ann Menear who is still at home. 1 Sister: Maria Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio 3 brothers : Jack Wilson of Huntington, W.Va., Paul Wilson of Moundsville, W.Va., and David Wilson of Atlanta, Ga. 2 Nephews Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday July 20, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Corner Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19, Mt. Morris, PA There will be a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00AM MOnday at the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg, PA with the Father John Batykefer as celebrant. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris
Verna J. Hiller, 58 of 705 N.Morris St. Waynesburg, PA died at 4:00Pm Monday Nov.25, 2002 at the Allegheny General Hosp. in Pitts. following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1944 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Samuel and Evalyn Ewart Hiller. Her entire life was spent in Greene Co. Miss Hiller was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg where she was an active member of the Hallmark Sunday School Class. She was just elected to the Misson Board of the church with her term to begin Jan. 1, 2003. Verna enjoyed working in the church library and helping to take care of the church flower beds. Miss Hiller was also a member of the One Anothering Group at the church. For 40 years she worked for the former Gallatin Bank now known as the National City Bank in Waynesburg having worked at several positions over the years. She is survived by 1 Sister: Martha Niedhammer of Brookville, PA 1 uncle: Albert Ewart of Pittsburgh, PA Several Cousins Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA There will be additional visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00AM the hour of service on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Waynesburg 303 W. High St.. Rev. Dr. Richard Visser and Rev. Dr. Stewart Johnson officiating. Burial will be at the Mt.Pleasant Cemetery Gordon Hill Waynesburg, PA
Victor Main 82 of Log Cabin Road Holbrook, PA died at 4:30AM Saturday July 12, 2003 at his residence. he was born May 7, 1921 in Wayne Twp., Greene Co. He was the Son of the late Arthur L. and Golda Wise Main Mr. Main was a Graduate of Waynesburg H.S. and Waynesburg College. He was a member of the Greene Co. and PA Associations of School Retirees. He was a Veteran of W.W.II having seerved in the Pacific Theater of Operation and was a MP during the occupation of Japan. For 20 years he played fast-pitch softball and baseball in the Brave Community League. He enjoyed taking care of the family farm, writing poetry, reading and genelogical work. Mr. Main was a retired History and Science teacher having worked for the Central Greene School District for 30 years. His First Wife: Bette Jones Main is deceased Surviving are his 2nd Wife: Carole Carter Main 3 daughters : Karen Stockdale of Ruff Creek, PA, Ann Main of Washington D.C., and Megan Main of Eugene, Oregon 2 sons : Larry Main of Jeannette, PA, and Karl Main of Pittsburgh, PA 4 Grandchildren: Laura Postell, Troy Main, Thea Holzworth, and Brad Stockdale 5 Great Grandchildren Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 9:00PM on Monday, July 14, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery Ruff Creek, PA
Viola L. Gay
Date of death: March 23, 2004
Mrs. Gay was a member of Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg where she was a former member of the W. S. C. S. She worked for the former Moore's and Hoge's bakeries. Later she worked for Model Shop in Waynesburg. For 12 years she worked for G. A. R. C. with handicapped children. Her husband, Russell Lowell Gay, Whom she married May 20, 1926, died November 21, 1975. Surviving are: 1 Daughter: Doris Moore of Orange Park, FL 1 Son: Allen C. Bradford of Monroeville, PA 5 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren 2 brothers : Joseph Rush of Waynesburg, PA and Raymond Rush of Carmichaels, PA Deceased are: 2 Brohters: Samuel and Thomas Rush Visitation will be private nad held at the convenience of the family.
Warren P. Lemley, 78 of Sycamore, died at 1:23PM Tues May 18, 2004 in the Canonsburg Hosp. following a 3 year illness. He was born 7/11/1925 in Sycamore. A Son of the late Charles Cecil and Myrtle Clark Lemley. Mr. Lemley spent his early life in Sycamore and then spent 28 years in Canonsburg and Hickory returning to Sycamore in 1976.He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Presb Church where he served as an Elder for several years. He was a Veteran of W.W.II having served with the U.S, Army in Italy and Germany. He was a member of the James Farrell American Legion Post #330, Loyal Order of Moose #461, and the Faternal Order of ELks #757 all of Waynesburg He was also a member of the Hickory Lions Club and the A.A.R.P.Mr. Lemley was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local # 9. He worked as a Bricklayer for 57 years having worked for various Const Companies retiring 1988.Surviving are his Wife: Jean Davis Lemley whom he married September 9, 1945. 2 daughters : Cathy J. Jurkovsky of Washington , PA and Nanette Boak of Canonsburg, PA 1 Son: David A. Lemley of Portersville, PA 2 Granddaughters: Nicole Wassick and Heather Jurkovsky, 3 Great GrandchildrenSeveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 2 brothers : Harry Lemley and Harold Lemley Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg where services will be conducted at 10:00AM on Friday May 21, 2004 with Pastor kenneth Schott officiating. Burial will be at the Mt.Prospect Cemetery, Hickory, PA Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Am. Legion Post #330, V.F.W. Post #4793 and the DAV.#123 all of Waynesburg Famil Sugges memorials to The Seeing Eye Inc. P.O.Box 375 Morristown, N.J. 07963-0375 Telephone #(973)539-4425
William Brian Barnes, 48 of 107 Curry Road Waynesburg, PA died at 12:30AM on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home Waynesburg, PA following a lingering illness. HE was born July 12, 1955 in Waynesburg, PA a Son of the late T. WIlliam and Mary Scandale Barnes. Mr. Barnes was affiliated with the Christian Church in Waynesburg. He was a former member of the W.V.F. Post #4793, James Farrell American Legion Post #330 and the Loyal Order of Moose #461 all of Waynesburg, PA He was a Veteran of the U.S.Marines having served during the Vietnam War. Surviving are 1 aunt: Virginia Scandale of Camichaels, PA 1 Nieces: Billie Lynn Hoadwonic Deceased: 1 Sister: Roberta McCullough 1 uncle: Jack L. Barnes Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral HomeInc 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Where services will be conducted at 1:00PM on Sunday April 25, 2004 with the Pastor Gregg Wilgus officiating. Burial will be at the Blacksville Cemetery, Blacksville, W.Va.
William L. Milliken Jr. 78 of Waynesburg, PA died at 6:30PM Wed. June 4, 2003 at home. He was born Dec.3, 1924 in Morris Twp., Greene Co. to the late Wm. L.Millikin Sr. and Goldie MArie Day. He was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. He was a member of the John Wesley Sunday School Class. Graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1943.Mr. Millikin was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during W.W.II.He was an active member of the Waynesburg Lions Club where he was Past President.He was member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Waynesburg Elks Lodge #757. He also served as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for S/W PA He volunteered as a driver with the ambulance service.Mr. Milliken served on Waynesburg Boro Council for 6 1/2 years and was President for 4 years.He worked as a self employed carpenter for 15 years with Allen Scott of Rogersville.He also worked for Penn Mfg. Co. in Washington , PA and Waynesburg Panel Products. He was Superintendent of Building and Grounds for Waynesburg College from 1962 until his retirement in 1986.His 1st Wife: Jean Braden Millikin whom he married July 29, 1950 died Feb. 19, 1986.His 2nd Wife: Irene Fox Kiger Millikin whom he married July 14, 1988 died Nov. 14, 2001.Surviving are 1 Daughter: Deborah Sue Phillips of New Kinsington, PA, 1 Son: Jeffrey L. Millikin of Waynesburg, PA 2 Step daughters : Jan Slifko and Joyce Valentine both of Waynesburg, PA, 2 Step sons : Kenneth E.Kiger of Lewisburg, PA and Wm. L. Kiger of Milton, PA 13 Grand, 14 Great Gran, 1 Great Great GrandSon 1 Bro: John Millikin of Waynesburg, PA Deceased: 1 Bro: Paul Millikinand1Sister:Lillian Dunn. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Fri. June 5, 2003 at Milliken and Throckmorton Where Services will be conducted at 11:00AM Sat. JUne 7, 2003 with REv. Penny Adams officiating. Burial will be at Greene Co. Memo. Park.
William F. Patterson, 73 of 148 Hillside Lane Waynesburg, PA died at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the Rolling Meadows Nursing Homein Waynesburg. He was born Oct. 23, 1928 in Waynesburg to the late Charles H. Patterson Sr. and Florence Lehew Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Waynesburg and was affiliated with the Fairall United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Waynesburg Elks Lodge #757, Waynesburg Moose Lodge #461, and the James Farrell American Legion Post #330 of Waynesburg. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army during the
Korean War. He was a former Republican Committeeman and was an advid Coin collector. He worked as an Equipment Operator for Penn Dot retiring in 1988. Surviving are his Wife: Ruth McElroy Patterson whom he married December 26, 1956. 2 daughters : Karen Eisiminger of Waynesburg, PA and Linda Moore of Sycamore, PA 1 Son: James F. Patterson of Waynesburg, PA 5 Grandchildren: Brian Eisiminger, Betsy Eisiminger, William Randall Moore, Adam Moore, and Kurtis Patterson. 2 sisters : N. Geraldine Higgins and Jane Hoskins both of Waynesburg, PA 1 Brother: Richard E. Patterson of Waynesburg, PA Several Nieces and Nephews. Deceased:1 Sister: Hazel P. Mankey 2 brothers : Charles H. Patterson Jr., and Robert Lee Patterson who died in infancy. 2 1/2 sisters : Betty Seagraves and Aliff Ely FRiends will be received arom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Friday April 19, 2002 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA where services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday APril 20, 2002 withe the Revs Joseph Weaver and Kathy Higgins officiating. Burial will be at the Fairall Cemetery White ley Twp.Greene Co.
Willis L. "Griz" Heldreth, 87 of BAldhill Road Mt. Morris, PA died at 3:00PM SAt. April 26, 2003 at home. He was born August 30, 1915 in Harrison Co., WV. he was the Son of the late Benjamin and Sena Ann Webb Heldreth. Mr. Heldreth was affiliated with the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg, PA Following his graduation from High School he attended and graduated from the Coyne Electrical School. Mt. Heldreth was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. He was also a Veteran having served with the U. S. Marine Corp. He worked in construction as an Electrician having worked for various companies retiring in 1979. His Wife: Fern Tennant Heldreth whom he married Dec. 18, 1940 died Feb. 23, 1991. Surviving are 2 daughters : Alice A. Holt of Fayettsville, N.C. and Edra J. McFadden of Massillon, Ohio 1 Son: Alan K. Heldreth of Mt. Morris, PA 5 Grandchildren: Robert E. McFadden II, Jeremy F. Holt, Debra Bartalone, Timothy A. Heldreth, and Thomas L. Heldreth. 1 Great Granddaughter: Zoe Fern McFadden Several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Heldreth was the last of his immediate family. Deceased: 1 Son who died in childhood Willis Lloyd Heldreth Jr. 12 brothers and sisters Friends will be received from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00Pm to 9:00PM on Wednesday April 30, 2003 at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Corner Ellsworth Ave. and Rt. 19 Mt. Morris, PA Where services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Thursday May 1, 2003 with the Rev. John Poling officiating.Burial will be at the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens Morgantown, W.Va.
Willis Wise, 62 of Mt. Morris, PA died at 3:10PM Friday, August 20, 2004 at home following an illness of several months. He was born April 10, 1942 in Mt. Morris, PA A Son of the late William M. Wise Sr. and Eva Curlin Wise. Mr. Wise was affiliated with the Baptist Church of Carmichaels, PA For several years he worked for Stout Sanitation as a laborer and truck driver. Surviving is his Friend Jackie Sanders with whom he made his home. 3 daughters : Belldawn Woodring and Lynn Antonetta Woodring both of Altoona, PA and Johnella Wise of Waynesburg, PA 1 Son: Joel Wise of Waynesburg, PA 11 Grandchildren 4 brothers : Albert L. Wise of Waynesburg, PA William M. Wise Jr. of Palm Bay, Fla., Harry Wise of Salisbury, PA and Lloyd "Frank" Wise of Springfield, Kentucky Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: 1 Daughter: Jena Flesher, 1 Sister: Margaret Gump, and 1 Brother Paul Wise Friends will be received from 11:00AM to 1:00PM on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 the hour of the service at the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Burial will be at the Phillips Cemetery, Spraggs, PA Rev. Fred Tomlinson offficating.
