Elizabeth 'Betty' Feola
Elizabeth 'Betty' Feola, age 87, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Deans Personal Care Home. She was born September 1, 1920 in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Emerson and Mary OSullivan Farnsworth. On July 29, 1940 she married Samuel Feola, Jr. who preceded her in death on July 24, 1996. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan Windon Feola; one great-grandson, Elijah David Feola and one brother, Dr. Daniel Farnsworth. She is survived by two sons, David J. Feola, Sr. and wife Natalie of Buckhannon and Samuel D. Feola and wife Patt of Denver, CO; one daughter, Jayne Cutright and husband Ron of Morgantown, WV; four grandsons, David James Feola, Jr. of Lexington, KY, Tyler Windon Feola of Atlanta, GA, Jared Samuel Feola of Eugene, OR and Joshua Ryan Cutright of Myrtle Beach, SC; three granddaughters, Kristen Elizabeth Cutright Bogroff of Morgantown, Melissa Marie Feola of Los Angeles, CA and Sara Kathryn Feola of Denver; three great-grandsons, Michael Joshua Bogroff of Morgantown, Samuel David Feola of Lexington and Aneillo Michael Feola of Atlanta; one sister, Mary Jo Bailey of Minneapolis, MN and her loyal dog and companion, Cheers. Mrs. Feola was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Friends will be received Monday, March 24, 2008 from 5-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9 AM Tuesday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Ronald Nikodem as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Clarence Ralph Matthey
Clarence Ralph Matthey, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, August 20, 2010 at his home. He was born October 27, 1934 in Salem, WV, a son of the late Clarence Ames and Sylvia Utter Matthey. On June 3, 1961 he married Naomi Kay Perine who survives. Also surviving are one son, Bruce Ralph Matthey and wife Denise of Buckhannon; one daughter, Anissa Kay Spencer and husband Ashley of Kanawha Head, WV; two grandsons, Joshua Ames Matthey of Buckhannon and Nathan Ryan Spencer of Kanawha Head; two granddaughters, Kayla Marie Matthey of Buckhannon and Sarah Beth Wilt of Ellamore, WV; two brothers, Claude Matthey of Virginia and Cassel Matthey and wife Betty of Lumberport, WV; two sisters, Margaret Hurst of Paden City, WV and Carol Dzuranin and husband Mike of OH and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Alice Hurst Matthey and one stepbrother, Bazil Hurst. Mr. Matthey was a Lineman for Monongahela Power Company and a member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church in Hephzibah, WV. He was a Lifetime Member of the NRA, the WV Trappers Association and a former member of West Union Vol. Fire Dept. He served in the US Army in Alaska and enjoyed the outdoors especially bear and deer hunting and trapping and fishing. Friends will be received Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 6-9 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. and the Rev. Jeff Zickefoose officiating. Burial will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park in Tennerton, WV. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lee Paul Freeman
Lee Paul Freeman, age 59, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, July 04, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1948 in Adrian, WV a son of the late Brent M. and Virginia Kesling Freeman. On November 4, 1968 he married Ellen Sue Johnston who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Amy George and husband Michael of Buckhannon and Paula Stone and husband Billy of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Hunter Blayne Stone of Buckhannon and Levi Garrison George of Buckhannon and two aunts, Pauline Skip Hodgkiss of San Diego, CA and JoAnn Reel of Houston, TX. Mr. Freeman was a truck driver for Key Energy. Friends will be received Monday, July 7, 2008 from 10 to 11 AM with the funeral service to follow at 11 AM at the Poling- St. Clair Funeral Home with Michael George officiating. Burial will follow in the Point Pleasant Church Cemetery at Abbott, WV. Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rev. Dr. John J. Foster
We would like to celebrate the life and career of Rev. Dr. John J. Foster. He was a loving husband, a caring father, and dedicated minister in the Congregational Church [United Church of Christ] for over forty years. While there is a profound sense of loss and sadness at his passing, we chose to remember him as a man of deep faith who shared his wisdom and understanding with those of us fortunate enough to have known him. Dr. Foster was born January 11, 1916; he grew up during the Great Depression Buckhannon West Virginia. Dr. Foster graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan, Class of 1938 and from Yale Divinity School. He began his career as an associate pastor in Brooklyn New York where he was ordained in 1941 and married his childhood sweetheart, the late Alberta Neille Shaffer, also from Buckhannon. Over the next forty years he would find special challenges in each church that he served across the country, the West Parish Church in Bethel, Maine, the First Congregational Church in Easthampton, Massachusetts and the First Congregational Church in Melrose Massachusetts. In the 1960's, Dr. Foster was called to a church in San Jose California; it would also be the longest time he would spend in one church (16 years). Finally, as his career reached its final stages, he was called to Sun City, Arizona to serve the First Congregational Church. It would be the largest congregation he ever served (more than 2500 people). He would serve briefly at the Desert Garden Congregational Church in Sun City West and as an interim minister in Point St. Luce Florida. He retired in 1982. Dr. John J. Foster died on Monday morning August 11, 2008 at 6:16 am after a severe stroke. All those who knew him will miss him and it will leave a profound silence in all our lives. Dr. John Foster is survived by his sons; James and his wife Debra, Thomas and his wife Lourdes, and three special granddaughters; Denise, Nicole, and Shannon. A special grandson, Brian Foster preceded him in death. He was the son of the late Rev. John T. Foster and late Rosa Drummond of Buckhannon. He was preceded in death by four sisters; Stacy Foster Hoffman, Beryl Foster Powell Knight, Frances Foster Kelbaugh, and Frona Foster Abbott. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, William Drummond Foster and Robert Nelson Foster. Dr. Foster is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Dr. Foster is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Desert Garden Congregational Church, 18818 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West, AZ. Menke Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Heavener Cemetery, in Buckhannon.
Eva O. Shirley Rexroad
Eva O. Shirley Rexroad, age 90, a resident of Nellas Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, WV, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Nellas. She was born May 15, 1919 in Alton, WV a daughter of the late Herbert L. and Virgie Loudin Gladwell. On November 30, 1938 she married Rev. Roscoe L. Rexroad who survives. Also surviving a nephew, Lynn Rexroad and his wife Dottie of Tallmansville, WV and several other nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters, Marie Corley, Olena Lowe, Madeline Cogar and Lovena Hibbs. She had been a cashier for W. T. Grant Co. and was a Christian by faith. Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Monday, September 21, 2009 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Floral Hill Memorial Garden at Quiet Dell, WV. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lillian M. Fenney
Lillian M. Fenney, age 55, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at her home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. She was born December 18, 1952 in Lafargeville, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Martin Gushlaw. On November 15, 1974 she married John Fenney whos survives. Also surviving is one son, John H. Fenney, Jr. and wife Angela of Volga, WV; two daughters, Johnna Dean and husband Matt of Logan, WV and Nikki Preece and husband Dwight of Chapmanville, WV; four grandsons, John and Jacob Fenney both of Volga and Justin and Trey Taylor both of Logan; four granddaughters, Kaylei Fenney of Volga, Mikah Adkins of Logan and Ashlee and Amber Neece both of Chapmanville; one great grandson, Cayden Gore of Chapmanville; three sisters, Joanne Russell of Liverpool, NY, Dorothy Orr and husband Michael of Williamson, NY and Kathleen Klementowski and husband Vinny of Syracuse, NY; two brothers, Joseph Gushlaw and wife Robin of Cicero, NY and Aaron Wojtakewski and wife Tiffany of Brewerton, NY and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Jaxton Dean. Mrs. Fenney was a homemaker and a Past President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Friends will be received Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 5-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 1 PM Sunday at Napier Cemetery in Wayne, WV with the Rev. Bill Marcum officiating. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Marjorie Edna Demastes Farkas
Marjorie Edna Demastes Farkas, 84, died Thursday, November 6, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. She has been a patient at the NHC Nursing Home, Hendersonville, TN. since January, 2006. Born in Canaan, WV., March 6, 1924, Marjorie was the fifth child of Howard Frank and Iva Pearl (Rice) Demastes. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV., and later, earned her bachelor's degree in education at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She taught generations of Quaker Valley School students located in Allegheny County, PA. as an elementary teacher for 23 years until her retirement in 1981. She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ambridge, PA. prior to moving to Jonesboro, GA. in 1983. There she joined the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located in Fayetteville, GA. After moving to Franklin, TN. in 2000, she became a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. She was predeceased by two infant siblings; a sister, Iva Nell Demastes (1921); a sister, Lorena Ellen Demastes (1923); her mother, Iva Pearl (Rice) Demastes (1973); her father, Howard Frank Demastes (1976); her husband, Andrew George "Andy" Farkas (1982); a sister, Betty Rose Demastes Fidler (1991); a brother, John Franklin Demastes (2003); and her youngest brother, Willard Gale "Jim" Demastes (2005). Marjorie enjoyed traveling with friends and family. She also loved sharing time with her family and attending Pitt and Georgia Tech football games. Her hobbies included reading, completing "word search" puzzles, watching Billy Graham Crusades on television and listening to the singing of Johnny Cash and George Strait. Marjorie leaves to mourn her three children; a son, Andrew Ed Farkas and his wife, Diane, of Oakton, VA.; a daughter, Bettsy Smith Franklin of Vonore, TN.; and a son, Alan Michael Farkas of Ladera Ranch, CA.; also her grandchildren, Terri Lynn Sawyer, Sandy Cooper, Brian Smith, Robin Weintraub, and Shane Farkas and her great-granddaughter, Taylor Leigh Cooper, who she adored. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who truly loved her. Visitation will be held from 6 PM - 8 PM on Monday, November 10, and the service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 South Kanawha St., Buckhannon, WV. Interment will be at the family's Rice Cemetery in Kanawha Head, WV. immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rice Family Cemetery Association (P.O.Box 391, Kanawha Head, WV 26228), the Alzheimer's Association, or the Parkinson's Association.
Helen O. Flowers
Helen O. Flowers, age 85, of Cape Coral, FL, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. She was born January 29, 1923 in South Plainfield, NJ a daughter of the late Charles and Olga Schlactun Ostapovich. On October 26, 1946 she married Edward Flowers who preceded her in death on August 30, 1995. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Edward J. Flowers and wife Diana of South Plainfield; one daughter, Linda S. Conrad of Bridgeport, WV; two granddaughters, Maureen M. Beebe of South Plainfield, Angie L. Ables and husband Edward of Weston, WV; one grandson, Jason E. Conrad of Madison, WV; one great grandson, Sean Young of South Plainfield; one great granddaughter, Anya D. Ables of Weston; one sister, Claudia Harrison of South Plainfield; one brother, Walter Ostapovich of South Plainfield and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Flowers was a payroll clerk for Union Carbide. She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church of Cape Coral and a member of the church Widows' Club. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Leaseburge
Kenneth Leaseburge, age 86, of Buckhannon, WV died Monday, April 16, 2012 at his home. He was born April 23, 1925 in Copen, WV, a son of the late Emory L. and Pearl Winona McNemar Leaseburge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Leaseburge and one sister, Ruth Casto. He is survived by three brothers, Edson Leaseburge and wife Shirley of FL, James D. Leaseburge and wife Judith of Buckhannon and and Emory J. Leaseburge and wife Elaine of Lewisburg, WV; three sisters, Delores Henline of Buckhannon, Jean L. Jackson of French Creek, WV and Mary Duncan of Portland, OR and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Leaseburge was a casket maker for R & B Casket and served in the US Navy during WW II and the Korean War. Friends will be received Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 1-2 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2 PM Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Joseph M. Shreve officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Veterans Cemetery in Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Alivia Ann Fernandez
Alivia Ann Fernandez, age 1 month, of Buckhannon, WV died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 29, 2008 the daughter of Stewart Fernandez and Sally Fitzgerald who survives. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Stewart and Michelle Fernandez of Fayetteville, WV; paternal grandmother Deborah Moore of Anstead, WV; maternal grandfather Michael Fitzgerald of Live Oak Fl.; maternal grandmother Connie Cunningham and husband Chad of French Creek, WV, three aunts Anna Darby and husband David of Fayetteville, Christy Fernandez of Staunton, VA and Cindy Fitzgerald of Buckhannon; three uncles, David Cummins and wife Sherry and Jacob Fernandez all of Fayetteville and Michael Fitzgerald of French Creek, WV; and cousin Constance Shipley. Friends will be received Friday, December 26, 2008 from 12 to 1 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1 PM on Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kent Jason Fultineer
Kent Jason Fultineer, age 27, of Buckhannon, WV died Monday, May 25, 2009 at his home. He was born May 2, 1982 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of Johnie Joe Fultineer of Buckhannon and Ladenia SuAnn Smith Fultineer of 1 Healthcare Drive, PO Box 930 Philippi, WV 26416. In addition to his father and mother, he is survived by two brothers, Johnie Fultineer, Jr. and wife Velvet of Weston, WV and Michael Fultineer of Buckhannon; thirteen nieces and nephews; seven uncles and four aunts and a special thanks to Ronnie Fultineer and wife Linda. Jason was a Correctional Officer for Huttonsville Correctional Center and a member of the Reger United Methodist Church. He was a 2001 graduate of BUHS and received a Vocational Diploma in Electrical Technology from Fred W. Eberle Technical Center in 2001. He graduated Cum Laude from Fairmont State in 2006 with a BS Degree in Criminal Justice. Friends will be received Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 6-9 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mona Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Reger Cemetery at Teter, WV. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
