Obituaries
Lois B. Smith
Lois B. Smith, 66, of Charles Town, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Winchester (Va.) Medical Center, after a 12-year fight with melanoma.
Born Sept. 23, 1946, she was the daughter of Charles Thomas Brewer and Lillian Virginia (Maphis) Brewer.
She retired after 33 years as district manager of AmeriGas Inc. She also worked as a teacher’s aide at South Jefferson Elementary School from 1974 to 1978.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Shepherdstown.
She was a graduate of Charles Town High School, Class of 1964.
She was married for 48 years to Robert Lee “Bob” Smith Sr.
Along with her husband, she is survived by a son, Rodney Keith Smith of Charles Town; a brother, Charles Wayne Brewer of Fairfax, Va.; and four grandchildren.
A son, Robert Lee Smith Jr., is deceased.
A funeral was held Monday at St. Peter’s with the Rev. Dr. Fred A. Soltow Jr. officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.
Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society’s Jefferson County Relay For Life, c/o Patricia Ott, 145 Donald Drive, Charles Town 25414.
Esta L. Lee
Esta Lorraine Lee, 93, of Ranson, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Shenandoah Center, Charles Town.
Born Oct. 4, 1919, in Charles Town, she was the daughter of Charles Washington Dillow and Bertie Mae (Ott) Dillow.
Along with her husband, she formerly owned and operated the Tap Room and the Marine Room. They also owned thoroughbred race horses.
She was a member of Tri-State Baptist Church, Charles Town.
She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Her husband, Lynwood Osborne Lee, died Jan. 6, 1990.
She is survived by two daughters, Kaye L. Thompson and Mildred L. Boyd, both of Ranson; two sons, Ronald L. Lee and Richard G. “Tex” Lee, both of Charles Town; a sister, Joanne Cruz of Charles Town; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Betty Lee Hilliard and Phyllis Kretzer, are deceased, as are a brother, Leon Dillow, and a grandson.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Tri-State Baptist Church, with Pastor Ray Love officiating. Burial was in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg 25403.
Marsha Petersberger
Marsha Christina Faber Petersberger, 64, of Harpers Ferry, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson.
Born March 1, 1949, at the Army base at Fort Clayton in present-day Panama, she was the daughter of Harry Michael Faber Sr. and Mildred Glenn Hayden Faber.
She worked for more than 20 years in the seafood department at Giant supermarket.
She is survived by a daughter, Rhonda M. Elswick of Broadway, Va.; a brother; five sisters; and four grandchildren.
Two other brothers, Michael Faber and Steven Faber, are deceased.
The family plans a memorial service and private burial later.
Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, is handling arrangements.
Ruby M. Woodward
Ruby Maxine Woodward, 55, of Charles Town, died Sunday, May 6, 2013, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson.
Born April 26, 1957, in Leesburg, Va., she was the daughter of James Booten Woodward and Bertie Mae Williams Woodward.
She was a member of Shenandoah Memorial United Methodist Church, Millville.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas Woodward of Ranson, Roy Woodward of Wileyville and Dustin Carr of Charles Town; a sister, Sheila Robinson of Delaplane, Va.; a brother, Roy Woodward of Charles Town; and three grandchildren;
A funeral will be held at 2 this afternoon at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry.
C.M. ‘Monty’ Cook Sr.
Clyde Montgomery “Monty” Cook Sr., 75, of Harpers Ferry, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home.
Born March 2, 1938, in Charles Town, he was the son of Clyde Miller Cook and Margie Hardy Cook.
He was of the Pentecostal faith.
He retired from East Alcoa Aluminum Co. in Buckeystown, Md.
He had a love for cars, especially Fords, and was devoted to his church.
He was married for 54 years to Barbara Staubs Cook.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Clyde Cook Jr. of Harpers Ferry; two daughters, Karen D’Angelo of Harpers Ferry and Judy Hammock of Ranson; a brother, Dwight Cook of Harpers Ferry; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, with the Rev. B.G. Turner officiating. Interment was in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.
Ruth V. Dyer
Ruth V. Dyer, 93, Charles Town, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson.
Born Dec. 26, 1919, in Bennington, Kan., she was the daughter of Charles F. Vaughn and Florence Edna Doom Vaughn.
She retired as a claims adjuster with the James Greene Insurance Co., Raleigh, N.C.
She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Kansas City.
She graduated from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City.
Her husband of 66 years, Alvin C. Dyer, died Feb. 22, 2007.
She is survived by a daughter, Marcia Dyer Kutcher of Charles Town; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A son, retired Rear Admiral Donald A. Dyer, is deceased, as are two sisters and three brothers.
Private services will be held later. A private burial is planned in Bennington.
Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, is handling arrangements.
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Margaret Bourne Spensley
Spensley, Margaret Bourne (Williams), of Manchester, died on Tuesday, May 7 at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was the adopted daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth Alexander Williams, Minneapolis, MN. Margaret attended the Western College for Women, Oxford, OH. She was married on August 21st, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Charles “Spense” Robert Spensley.
Margaret and Spense bred and raised Arabian show horses and Standardbred race horses since moving to Manchester in 1969.
Her career in the show ring was highlighted by multiple championships at Canadian and United States National Arabian Horse Shows.
Margaret was a generous and charitable benefactor of multiple equine and social charities.
She is survived by five sons, Dr. Michael Scott Spensley (Nancy Cameron Spensley), Charles Town, WV; Robert Lynn
Spensley (Mary Spensley), Brighton, MI; Charles Richard Spensley (Laura Spensley), Saline, MI; John William Spensley (Laura Ann Spensley), Ann Arbor, MI; Stephen Kent Spensley, Manchester, MI, and ten grandchildren, Allison Cameron Spensley, Quechee, VT; Sarah Elizabeth McClimon, Saline, MI; Courtney Bourne Spensley, Louisville, KY; Chelsea Alexandra Spensley, Santa Monica, CA; Patrick Benjamin Spensley, Ann Arbor, MI; Christopher Robert Spensley, Brighton, MI; Christina Margaret Spensley, Saline, MI; Samantha Marie Spensley, Denver, CO; Chad Ryan Spensley, Kirksville, MO; Kaitlin Bourne Spensley, Richmond, VA. Her husband, Charles Robert Spensley (“Spense”; 1984), sons, Patrick Allen (1974) and David Lawrence Spensley (1957), and brother, David Scott Williams, Wayzata, MN preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to ANDRUS/JDAM, Development Office, 1156 North
Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 (914.965.3700); Culver Educational Foundation, Culver, IN 46511 (574.842.8222); or Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (888.992.2273).
Margaret’s family and friends will gather from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 13 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home in
Manchester. A Healing farewell service is planned at 11 a.m. on Tuesday following a 10 a.m. visitation, at the Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 W Main St., Manchester, Michigan, 48148. Please sign Margaret’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for her family by calling 877-231-7900.
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Howard Kenneth Daniels
Howard Kenneth Daniels, 97, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2013.
Born May 4, 1916 in Shenandoah Junction, WV. He was the son of the late John Hendricks Daniels and Lula Mae McKee Daniels.
Ken was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School, attended Strayer College, Benjamin Franklin Business College, and George Washington University.
He served in the US Army in WWII in Okinawa and the Philippines. He retired from the Department of Defense in 1973. He was preceded in death in 1985, by his wife of 44 years, Frances Alberta Daniels.
Ken was a devoted member of Elk Branch Presbyterian Church in Duffields, WV. After retiring, he continued to compete in table tennis tournaments and bicycling in the region. In Jefferson County, he served for several years as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and participated in the local chapter of Right to Life. He especially enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail with his family.
He is survived by his two daughters, Catherine Whittemore and husband, Herb Whittemore; and Melissa Peroutseas and husband, Takis Peroutseas; two grandsons, Israel (Jacob) Whittemore and wife Kati Whittemore; and Zachary Whittemore; and two greatgrandchildren, Maggie and Eli Whittemore.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00PM at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home in Ranson, WV with The Rev. Karen Willis officiating. Graveside services will be held in Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, WV.
Family will receive friends on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com
Donna DeBerry
Donna Lynn Albright DeBerry, 58, of Shepherdstown, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born July 16, 1954, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Robert E. Albright and Nancy Reber Albright of Tunnelton.
She was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School, Reisterstown, Md. She graduated from Shepherd College in 1990 and began her career as a registered nurse at City Hospital in Martinsburg.
She was a longtime parishioner of Bolivar International Pentecostal Church of Christ in Harpers Ferry and more recently a member of Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg.
She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie D. DeBerry, at home, and Angela M. DeBerry of Hagerstown, Md.; a son, Robert G. Albright of Harpers Ferry; and three grandchildren.
A brother, Douglas R. Albright, is deceased.
A funeral will be held at 7 tonight at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, with Pastor B.G. Turner officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 501 Virginia Ave. Martinsburg 25401 or online at donate.salvationarmyusa.org.
Brian S. McDonald
Brian Scott McDonald, 32, of Ranson, died Sunday, April 28, 2013.
Born Sept. 6, 1980, in Ranson, he was the son of Donald Lee McDonald and Elizabeth Cogle McDonald.
In addition to his mother, of Ranson, and his father, of Ranson, he is survived by his stepmother, Donna McDonald of Ranson; a brother, Bruce Lee McDonald of Millville, Va.; a sister, Beth Ann McDonald of Ranson; three stepsisters, Angel Walker and Laura McKee, both of Alabama, and Tasha Harris of Newport News, Va.; and paternal grandparents, John and Wilda McDonald of Halltown.
His maternal grandparents, Bessie Irene and Melvin George Cogle, are deceased.
A funeral was held Thursday at Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, with the Rev. Ollie Baer officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.
S.G. “Dolly” Fellers
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Louise Brooks Willard
Louise Brooks Willard of Shepherdstown, WV died peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 28, 2013. She was a native of Springfield, MA.
Born in 1928 she was the daughter of the late John Cummings Brooks, Vice President and Director of the Monsanto Chemical Co., and Marie Louise Jensen Willard. She was a graduate of the Ethel Walker School and Vassar College.
She married Henry K. Willard, II of Washington, DC in the Congregational Church, Nantucket, MA on September 1, 1950. They were married for 62 years.
They moved from Washington when her husband retired to Jefferson County in 1979. She is survived by her husband of Shepherdstown, a son, Henry A. Willard, III of Shepherdstown and John Brooks Willard of Clearville, PA and his wife, Inci.
She was president of the Shenandoah Garden Club, Charles Town, WV; Senior Warden of Trinity Episcopal Church Shepherdstown, Trustee of the Washington National Cathedral Association.
She was also a member of the Washington Founders Committee of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association and a board member of the Hospice of the Panhandle. She was a member of the Nantucket Yacht Club, the Sulgrave Club, Washington, and the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, MD.
Interment will be held at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, WV.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 308, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at her obituary at www.eackle-spencerfuneralhome.com
James Elwood Shipe
James Elwood Shipe, 76, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away at home on Sunday, April 28, 2013.
Born June 6, 1936 in Harpers Ferry, he was the son of the late George Elwood Shipe and Mae Elizabeth Coulter Shipe.
He was of the Methodist faith.
James was a 1956 graduate of Harpers Ferry High School and served in the 82nd Airborne in 1957.
He was a member of the Charles Town Moose Lodge #948 and a member of the Friendship Fire Company in Harpers Ferry,
WV. He coached numerous Little League and softball teams, and was an avid sports fan, loved his Redskins and Washington Nationals.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy L. Shipe, at home; three sons, George E. “ToJo” Shipe and wife, Beth Ann,
James R. “Brother” Shipe and wife, Pam and Joseph L. Shipe and wife, Doris, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,
one sister, Virginia M. Hamilton and two brothers, George L. “Pook” Shipe and Fred William Shipe.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road,
Harpers Ferry, WV with Pastor Paul D. Kemp officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
The family would like to express it’s sincere appreciation to his care team at the dialysis center in Kearneysville, WV for
their kindness and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Fire Company, P.O. Box 126, Harpers Ferry, WV
25425 or the National Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at his obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
Charles L. Painter
Charles Lee Painter, 65, of Charles Town, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in City Hospital, Martinsburg.
Born Dec. 29, 1947, in Martinsburg, he was the son of William Robert Painter and Gladys Grove Painter.
He worked as a forklift driver for Halltown Paperboard and Robinson’s Cold Storage.
He was married to Mary Alice Shawver Painter.
Along with his wife, at home, he is survived by two sons, Charles Michael of Martinsburg and Robert William Painter of Harpers Ferry; a sister, Patricia Painter of Tennessee; and two grandchildren.
A funeral will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Jefferson Chapel, Ranson, with A. David Hamill officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 6 p.m.
Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Dorothy McCormick Cancer and Infusion Center, 2000 Foundation Way, Suite 2600, Martinsburg 25401.
Mary L. Demory
Mary L. Demory, 88, Charles Town, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Shenandoah Center, Charles Town.
Born Nov. 22, 1924, in Loudoun County, Va., she was the daughter of Art Mason and Mary Starkey.
She was a homemaker.
She was of the Methodist Faith.
She was married to Garland F. Demory, who died June 1, 1993.
She is survived by two daughters, Martha A. Comer of Charles Town and Mary A. Byrd of Shepherdstown; a sister, Ruth Murphy of Sterling Park, Va.; two brothers, Tom Starkey of Leesburg, Va., and Joe Starkey of Ashburn, Va.; a granddaughter; and a great-grandchild.
A sister is deceased, as are two brothers, George Starkey and James Starkey.
A funeral was held Monday at the St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Charles Town, with the Rev. Lee Brumback officiating.
Burial was in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 119 S. Seminary St., Charles Town 25414.
David Young
David Alan Mahloy Young, 32, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in
Ranson, WV.
Born January 5, 1981 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of Richard and Donna Young of Charlotte Hall, MD.
He was an elevator mechanic and a member of Local 10, I.U.E.C.
David was a die-hard conservative American patriot and lover of the Constitution. He was an avid outdoorsman, but most importantly,
David was a devoted husband to Jenne and loving father to Kenly and Kaelyn.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Jenne Young, at home; two children, Kenly Reagan Young
and Kaelyn Grace Young, at home; one sister, Stephanie Weimert and husband, Joshua of King George, VA; one brother, Tom Young of Fayetteville, NC; two nieces, Alexis Young of Fayetteville, NC and Lacey Weimert of King George, VA, parents-in-law, Randall and Gail Brosious of Churchton, MD and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown
Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.
A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held from 1-3 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Christ Church, 112 E. Charles Street,
LaPlata, MD 20646, with the Rev. Joseph W. Trigg officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may go toward Kenly and Kaelyn’s college fund and may be made payable to Christ Church, P.O. Box
760, LaPlata, MD 20646.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at David’s obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
Dr. Francis Warwick Daniel, Jr.
Dr. Francis Warwick Daniel, Jr., 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veterinarian, and friend to many passed away suddenly in the early hours of April 21, 2013 with his loving family at his side.
He was the son of the late Francis Warwick Daniel and Juanita Seaman Daniel.
Francis was born in Charles Town and raised at Greystone, the family farm in Shenandoah Junction.
He graduated from Charles Town High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Potomac
State College and received his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1961.
Francis married Jill, the love of his life, in November, 1961.
They began their life together in Augusta, GA where he served as a Captain in the United States Army Veterinary Corps at nearby Fort Gordon. He is a member of Zion Episcopal Church.
Francis established a veterinary practice in Troy, Pennsylvania in the early 1960’s. This is where he discovered his love of dairy cattle; and the Greystone dream began. In 1977, Francis and family moved back to Shenandoah Junction where the Daniel family farm was rejuvenated. He formed a partnership with
Dr. Ernest Benner and became a welcome sight every morning on the backstretch of the Charles Town Races. He not only practiced exemplary veterinary medicine, but shared a wonderful friendship with many people.
Francis helped establish a thriving veterinary practice that helped launch and nurture the careers of his two oldest children, Libby and Chip. The family dairy farm became a prosperous and close partnership between Francis and his youngest son, Scott. Many wonderful memories of the entire family touring
the state showing dairy cattle will remain.
Francis retired from his veterinary practice in December, 2005. He devoted his days to the dairy farm and his partnership with Scott. He loved to till, plant, and make hay in the sunshine.
He enjoyed playing golf with his friends, rekindling old friendships, and most especially loved spending quality time with Jill and their pets.
Francis is survived by his wife, Jill Nearing Daniel; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Daniel, 2 sons, Francis Warwick “Chip” Daniel, III (Stacey Hough), and Scott William Daniel (Rebecca); 6 grandchildren, Paige Elise Marshall, Kate Marie Marshall, John Morley Daniel, Christopher Scott Daniel, Jenna Grace Daniel, and
Abigail Marie Daniel; a sister, Alice Leavell, aunt Elizabeth Daniel Davis, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Strider Funeral Home on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Zion Episcopal Church, 300 East Congress St., Charles Town, WV on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm with burial immediately after at Edge Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Episcopal Church, 221 East. Washington St., Charles Town, WV 25414 or the charity of one’s choice in Francis’ memory.
Please sign the online guestbook and view his obituary at www.mtstrider.com
Donald Lee Barb
Donald Lee Barb, 72, of Shepherdstown, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013, at Heartland of Martinsburg.
Born on January 7, 1941, in Charles Town, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edna Delauder Barb.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Donald retired from the Millville Quarry in 2008, was member of the Charles Town Moose Lodge 948, and farmed most of his life at Molers Crossroads. He loved to travel and looked forward to fishing whenever he had time.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Kline Barb, at home; one daughter, Julie Barb Eldridge and husband, Bruce, of Shepherdstown; two grandchildren, Corey Barb and Ashley Eldridge, both of Shepherdstown; one sister, Ruth Ann Barb of Shepherdstown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Barb II, in 1985; one brother, Walter Barb; two sisters, Janet Fraley and Joyce Tyson; and one nephew, Thomas Tyson.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25403
Condolences to the family may be expressed at his obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com.
Donald “Butch” Eugene Walker
Donald “Butch” Eugene Walker, 74, of Leetown, WV passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at City Hospital in Martinsburg, WV.
Born January 12, 1939 in Harpers Ferry, WV, he was the son of the late Warren Murray Walker and Elizabeth Susan Frye Walker.
He was a member of Leetown United Methodist Church.
Butch was the owner and operator of Bee&Bee Contractors, Walker Apartments, two Denny’s Restaurants and Ghetto Goat Farm. He was an avid goat lover and a man of many hobbies, including NASCAR, trains, hats, automobiles and toys—all at the same time. Butch was known for being a hard worker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia “Pat” Walker, at home; two daughters, Donna Phipps and husband, John of Leetown, WV and Bev Crockett and husband, Ronnie of Leetown, WV; six grandchildren, Bradley Phipps, Jeremy Weaver, Matthew Phipps, Brittany Humphrey, Cierra Crockett and Chase Crockett; two great-grandchildren, Kayden Weaver and Brooklyn Humphrey; two brothers, William “Pete” Walker and wife, Gloria, and Kenneth Walker and wife, Pat; two sisters, Eleanor Zombro and husband, Stanley and Jane Willingham and husband, “Buck”, sister-in-law, Patti Walker, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren “Dick” Walker and Garland Walker, and two sisters, Viola Boyd and Margaret “Toots” Gageby.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, WV with Pastor Joanne Marceron officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm and from 6:00–9:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leetown United Methodist Church, 11133 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430 or City Hospital Oncology Department, 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at Butch’s obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
Joseph H. Bussard Jr.
Joseph H. Bussard Jr., 72, Titusville, Fla., died Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla.
Born Aug. 26, 1940, in Jefferson County, he was the son of Joseph H. Bussard Sr. and Bertha Wilt Bussard.
He retired as director of material managers for Universal Health Services.
He was of the Presbyterian faith.
He graduated from Harpers Ferry High School in 1959.
He was a member of the Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Association.
He was a graduate of Shepherd College.
He was a member of the Audubon Society.
His wife, Mary Martin Bussard, died Aug. 13, 2008.
He is survived by a daughter, Valentine Freiberg of Warminster, Pa.; a son, Geoffrey A. Bussard of Lancaster, Pa.; a brother, Michael E. Bussard Sr. of Hedgesville; and a granddaughter.
A sister, Janet Bussard, is deceased, as are two brothers, Richard Bussard Sr. and Robert Bussard.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, with the Rev. Benny Hardy officiating.
Burial will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Bakerton Fire Company, 891 Carter Ave., Harpers Ferry 25425 or to Harpers Ferry Alumni Association, P.O. Box 48, Harpers Ferry 25425.
Mary J. Lahman
Mary Jane Lahman, 49, of Kearneysville, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at her home.
Born July 29, 1963, in Harpers Ferry, she was the daughter of Lewis Miller and Beulah Laing Miller.
She was of the Christian faith.
She was married to Luther Lahman.
She is survived by a sister, Shirley Garris of Churchton, Md., and a brother, Ronald Miller of Inwood.
In addition to her husband, two brothers, Terry and Michael Miller, also are deceased.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fairview Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar, with Pastor Bucky Chapman officiating.
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, is handling arrangements.
Marcelo Cruz
Marcelo Cruz, 79, of Chantilly, Va., died Friday, April 12, 2013, at his home.
Born Oct. 10, 1933, in Piedras Negras, Guerrevo, Mexico, he was the son of Alberto Cruz and Evencia Baltazar Cruz.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town.
He loved farming and caring for his animals.
He was married for 52 years to Camerina Delgado Cruz.
Along with his wife, at home, he is survived by five sons, Antonino Cruz of Round Hill, Va., Julio Cruz of Halltown, Jorge Cruz of Harpers Ferry, and Marcos Cruz and Benjamin Cruz, both of Leesburg, Va.; three daughters, Maria Eugenia Cruz of Leesburg, Noelia Flores of Harpers Ferry and Pilar Mazariegos of Charles Town; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Two children, Andres and Rigoberto, died in infancy.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 this morning at St. James, 49 Crosswinds Drive.
Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery, Harpers Ferry.
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, handled arrangements.
Carl J. Wood
Carl James “Jimmy” Wood, 63, of Charles Town, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson.
Born Jan. 11, 1950 in Baltimore, he was the son of Harold James Wood and Elizabeth Marie Parrish-Wood.
He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a plumber.
He is survived by a son, Carl James Wood III of Charles Town; three daughters, Heather Wood of Kearneysville, and Christina Wood and Jamie Wood, of Pasadena, Md.; two brothers, Duke Wood of Pasadena and Donald Scott Wood of Martinsburg; a sister, Frances Steward of Easton, Md.; and a grandson.
A sister, Anna “Peanuts” Wood-Ray, is deceased.
A memorial service was held April 13 at Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, with Dr. Henry Christie officiating. Burial was private.
Scott A. Frazier Sr.
Scott Ashton Frazier Sr., 50, of Harpers Ferry, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home.
Born Sept. 10, 1962, in Warrenton, Va., he was the son of Earl Ashton Frazier and Margaret Clarke Davis.
He was married for 27 years to Rose Frazier.
In addition to his wife, at home, and his mother, of Amissville, Va., he is survived by two daughters, Cherokee Grim and Hattie Frazier, both of Harpers Ferry; a son, Scott Frazier Jr. of Charles Town; two sisters, Carey Garrison of Amissville and Joanie Jones of Culpeper, Va.; a brother, Kenny Frazier of
Amissville; and three grandchildren.
The family plans a private service.
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, is handling arrangements.
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Carroll D. Milbourne Sr.
Carroll DeLaney Milbourne Sr., 74, of Inwood, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the City Hospital in Martinsburg.
Born April 20, 1938, in Leesburg, Va., he was the son of Edgar Dalton Milbourne and Emma Eunice Fletcher Milbourne.
He served in the Army National Guard.
He retired as a mechanic at Dulles International Airport.
He was married to Clara Ann Ruffner Milbourne.
He is survived by three sons, Carroll Milbourne Jr. of Rio, Ricky Milbourne Sr. of Inwood and Chuck Milbourne of Charles Town; two daughters, Christine Milbourne of Ranson and Cathy Long of Charles Town; a brother, Edgar Milbourne of Manassas, Va.; a sister, Lucille Thompson of Winchester, Va.; 14 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Three brothers, Ralph Milbourne, Richard Milbourne and Kenneth Milbourne, are deceased, as is a sister, Martha J. Milbourne.
A funeral will be held at 3 this afternoon at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, with Pastor David Palmer officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
William F. Carper Jr.
William F. “Slug” Carper Jr., 86, Berkeley County, formerly of Bardane, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg.
Born March 28, 1927, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of William F. Carper Sr. and Grace Elizabeth (Glaize) Carper.
He retired from the Harpers Ferry National Park Service in the maintenance department. He also had worked at Community Oil Co. and at Charles Town Races.
He was a member of Leetown United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Blue Ridge Lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias; the Atomic Veterans Association; the Jackson-Perks American Legion Post No. 71, Charles Town; and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 948, Charles Town.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was an avid hunter.
He was married to Jane Irene (Shirley) Carper.
Along with his wife, at home, he is survived by three daughters, Schelley A. Penwell of Harpers Ferry and Delores J. Hampshire and Pam Rogers, both of Kearneysville; a brother, Richard N. Carper of Ranson; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
His first wife, Elton Lee Hill Carper, died Feb. 21, 1975. A brother, Walter E. Carper, also is deceased.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, with Pastor Joanna Marceron officiating.
Burial will be at Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
Friends will be received at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society-Jefferson County Relay for Life, c/o Patricia Ott, 145 Donald Drive, Charles Town 25414 or Blue Ridge Lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias, 105 E. Sixth Ave., Ranson 25438.
Elijah T. Allen
Elijah Tyrese Allen died Saturday, March 30, 2013.
He was the newborn son of Joseph Michael Weltz and Tomeka Michelle Allen.
In addition to his parents, of Kearneysville, he is survived by his grandparents, Barbara McGruder and Ruth Hebb, both of Kearneysville, Carlton Keith Allen of Martinsburg and Michael Weltz of Tennessee.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rosedale Babyland Cemetery, Martinsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Alex Lambert Jr. officiating.
Jefferson Chapel, Ranson, is handling arrangements.
Betty Jane Waters
Betty Jane Waters, 82, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at her residence.
Born February 3, 1931 in Charles Town, WV, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Alger and Mamie Painter Alger.
She was a member of the Bolivar International Pentecostal Church of Christ.
Betty loved reading her Bible, which always sustained her spirit, and she enjoyed watching the deer and other wildlife near by her home.
She is survived by five sons, Ray Waters and wife, Lucille, David Waters and wife, Susan, James Waters and wife, Brenda, Donald Waters and wife, April and Larry Waters and wife, Susan, all of Harpers Ferry, WV; one brother, Jack Alger and wife, June of Brunswick, MD; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of thirtyseven years, Nelson, who passed away in 1989, one sister, Hazel Myers and 11 brothers, Leroy, Sullivan, James, Melvin, Bobby, Calvin, Manuel B. Ernest, Jack L. and two infant brothers.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, WV with Pastor Duane Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery in Bolivar, WV.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at her obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com.
Whitney Lynn Barrett
Whitney Lynn Barrett, 31, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Fairfax INOVA in Falls Church, VA .
Born June 24, 1981 in Ranson, WV, she was the daughter of Patricia Burch of Kearneysville, WV and Albert Ainsworth of Harpers Ferry, WV.
Whitney was the program manager for the Jefferson County Development Authority.
Whitney was of the Christian faith. She had an adventurous spirit, a beautiful smile and loved to make people happy, especially her husband, Justin and young daughter, Paige. Life was just getting started.
In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by her loving husband, Justin Barrett, at home; and her daughter, Paige Addison Barrett, at home; one sister, Angie “Sissy” Kutcher and husband, Chris of Kearneysville, WV; one brother, Dewayne Ainsworth of Ranson, WV and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, WV with Pastor Michael T. Myers officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery in Bolivar, WV.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 3-9 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paige Addison Barrett Scholarship Fund, BCT, 111 East Washington Street, P.O. Box 906, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at her obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com.
Minnie C. Ott
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Samuel E. Jones
Samuel Eugene Jones, 75, of Berryville, Va., died Monday, March 18, 2013, at his home.
Born May 7, 1937, in Clarke County, Va., he was the son of Edward Roosevelt Jones and Josephine Jones.
He had a great love for horses and worked as a groomsman and trainer for many years.
He also worked for Superior Paving as a truck driver and at Martin’s supermarket.
He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Berryville.
He served on the church’s usher board and sang in the men’s chorus.
He was married to Theresa Jones for 44 years.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Terry E. Jones Sr., of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Denise Bailey, of Berryville; four sisters, Mary Allen, Christine Bailey and Amelia Stevenson, all of Berryville, and Barbara Johnson of Largo, Md.; four brothers, the Rev. George Jones of Berryville, Paul Jones of Mt. Rainer, Md., Chester Jones of Martinsburg and William Jones of Ranson; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A son, Samuel D. Jones Sr., is deceased, as are a brother, Charles Jones, and two sisters, Lydia Harrison and the Rev. Linda Meekings.
A funeral was held Saturday at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville, with the Rev. Anthony White officiating. Burial was in Locust Grove Cemetery, Franklintown.
Paul V. Bosley
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William D. Harrison
William Douglas “Doug” Harrison, 63, of Charles Town, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg.
Born Jan. 26, 1950, in Martinsburg, he was the son of William F. Harrison and Frances J. (Murphy) Harrison.
He graduated from Charles Town High School, Class of 1967.
He attended Shepherd College.
He was a decorated Vietnam veteran.
He retired after 30 years as an engineer assistant with Verizon in Loudoun County, Va.
He enjoyed running and the outdoors. He also loved music, particularly playing in bands with family and friends and leading worship at church.
He was married for 42 years to Patricia S. “Patty” (Spiker) Harrison.
In addition to his wife, at home, he is survived by a son, Douglas P. Harrison of Stephens City, Va.; two daughters, Candice N. Hundley of Lexington, Va., and Jenna L. Harrison of Morgantown; three brothers, Curtis W. Harrison of Ona, Dennis R. Harrison of Inwood and Darren L. Harrison of Tomahawk; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Saturday at Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, with VAMC Chaplain Alfred M. McGowen officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston 25387 or to Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hospice and Palliative Care Unit, c/o VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, 510 Butler Ave., Martinsburg 25405.
Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, handled arrangements.
Dominick A. Bucci
Dominick Anthony Bucci, 96, of Shepherdstown, formerly of Rockville, Md., died Friday, March 22, 2013, at his home.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 17, 1916, he was the son of Mary Longhi and Carmine Bucci.
He retired from the Defense Mapping Agency as chief of the cartography department.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was married to Ella Jane Traverse Bucci.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Bucci of Shepherdstown and Dennis Bucci of Rockville; three sisters; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
A brother, Larry Bucci, is deceased, as are a son, Donald Bucci, and a grandson.
A mass will be held at 11 a.m. April 6 at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, with the Rev. Charles Gallagher officiating.
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md.
Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Caregivers, 7311 Martinsburg Parkway, Shepherdstown 25443 or to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg 25402.”
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Melvin Strider Funeral Home, 310 S. Fairfax Blvd., Ranson.
Daniel L. Clipp
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Linda Lee Printz
Passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital Memorial Service will be held at a later date. This was a lady who knew how to make people laugh right up until she went to heaven.
Mom we will miss you!
Go fly with the ANGELS and have a blast in HEAVEN!
Survived by Children; Belinda and Tobian VanGordon, Buck and Dawn Jenkins, Casey and Kyle Shaw.
Brothers; Ronnie Printz, Phillip Printz, Roger Printz, Ray Printz, Ronnie Jenkins, Steve Jenkins, Scott Jenkins, Jeannie and Doug Stillions.
Grandchildren; Jennifer and Freddy, Jessi and Megan, Jonah, Ashley, Destiny, Donnie, Donivan, Trinity.”
Great grandchildren; Trey, Nicoali, Jessi James.
PreDeceased Husband Donald Jenkins and Bother Wayne and Parents Leon Printz & Virginia Lee.
Patricia Ann McCarthy
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Roy S. Steeley
Automatic Vendor Innovator
Roy Stuart Steeley, 93, of Charles Town, WV, died peacefully in his home, after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 16, 2013. A longtime resident of Charles Town, and formerly of Leesburg, VA, Mr. Steeley was born April 06, 1919 in Manhattan, NY. He was the son of the late Leroy and Helen Stuart Steeley.
Mr. Steeley grew up in New York and completed studies at the Pratt Institute following his education in engineering. He was a veteran of the vending machine manufacturing trade, and considered by many as an “industry legend”, serving the industry almost sixty years. He began his career in the vending industry, working for Victor Products in Hagerstown, MD, before becoming President of Dixie-Narco, located in Ranson, WV.
Also known as an industry innovator, he then, at age sixty-seven, retired from Dixie-Narco and founded Royal Vendors in Kearneysville, WV, where he served as President for 10 years. In 1996, he sold Royal Vendors and founded a new manufacturing enterprise, Automated Merchandising System which manufactures vending machines for a variety of items from soft drinks to tools. Operations are located in Kearneysville, WV, and Guadalajara, Mexico, where he remained as CEO until his passing.
As a younger man, Mr. Steeley served the community in many capacities including positions on the boards of the Animal Welfare Society and Blakeley Bank. He was also an instrument rated pilot and enjoyed playing tennis.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gwen Scott Steeley, M.D.; his sister Arlene Steeley Westerfield of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren Kevin Steeley, Brian Steeley, Colleen Happy, all of Charles Town, WV and Adam Potter of Boulder, CO; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Thomas Steeley, one son Lee R. Steeley, and one daughter Dolores S. Steeley.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Covenant Church, 7485 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, WV.
Arrangements by Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Charles Town. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV, 25403.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at his obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
June Oliver Baylor
Dr. June Oliver Baylor, age 83 of Vidalia, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at her home after an extended illness. She was the oldest daughter of Julian L. Oliver and Annie Garrow Oliver. She was born in Salisbury, Maryland and attended public schools in her hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland.
She began her career as a classroom teacher in 1951 at South Potomac at the junior high school in Hagerstown. In 1952, she married her husband and his work necessitated a move to Georgia in 1954. They moved to Richmond Hill and again she taught in the classroom until 1972. Later, she earned her PhD from the University of Georgia and became the Bryan County School Superintendent, serving faithfully until 1984. Her intensity, honesty and devotion to her profession soon advanced the Bryan County school system to a higher level. She was a regional director for the Georgia Department of Education and retired several years later.
Dr. Baylor has made Vidalia her home since 1999. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Vidalia. Dr. Baylor is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Neill Baylor of Vidalia; two daughters, Anne Baylor Sweat and husband Lawrence of Vidalia and Carol Oliver Baylor of Atlanta; two grandsons, Andrew Baylor Sweat and Stephen Baldwin Sweat both of Vidalia; three brothers, Julian L. Oliver, Jr. and wife Edna-Mae of Williamsport, Maryland, James G. Oliver and wife Annette of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Kent Oliver and wife Kathy of Hagerstown; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 25th at 11:00 am in the cemetery of Zion Episcopal Church of Charles Town, West Virginia.
Maxine Alta [Tracy] Gettler
Maxine Gettler, 89, passed peacefully on 15 March 2013 in Martinsburg, WV. Born June 23, 1923, in Smith Center, KS, Maxine was the daughter of the late Orval and Alta Tracy. She is survived by her two children, Martin Gettler (Hendersonville, NC) and Candace Smith (Shepherdstown, WV); two grandchildren, Heather Williams (Midlothian, VA) and Kenneth Smith (Morgantown, WV); and, two great-grandchildren, Tess Williams and Spencer Williams. Maxine was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Charles Tracy, Harold Tracy and Duane Tracy and her sister, Lois Veal.
Maxine lived in in/around Los Angeles CA, Springfield, VA and most recently the Eastern Panhandle of West VA. She was a dedicated bridge player having earned her Bronze Life Master. Maxine was an accomplished gardener, an active member of the Charles Town Garden Club and adorned her home with her own floral arrangements. Influenced by the Great Depression, Maxine lived her life as a conservationist by eliminating waste through reuse and recycle, before those terms became household words. An early career as a beautician for LA’s upscale Bullock’s salon, Maxine was always turned out and ready for entertaining.
A memorial service will be held at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 March 2013. A member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Maxine would ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Jefferson County Community Ministries, Inc., 238 W Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 for the benefit of the Food Pantry.
Condolences to Maxine’s family may be expressed at her obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
Harlen Benjamin Puffinburger
Harlen Benjamin Puffinburger, 22, of Charles Town died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home.
Born Oct. 17, 1990, in Martinsburg, he was the son of Catherine Louise Hill and Mark Lee Ben Puffinburger.
He graduated from James Rumsey Vocational Technical School and attended Blue Ridge Community & Technical College.
In addition to his mother, of Charles Town, he is survived by a brother, Thomas Lee Puffinburger of Martinsburg; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Hill of Martinsburg; and paternal grandmother,
Carol Puffinburger of Martinsburg.
A brother, John Thomas Hill, is deceased.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jefferson Chapel, Ranson, with the Rev. John Bethard officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at noon Thursday.
Gary L. Bowman
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Evelyn J. Johnson
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Milton L. Holler II
Milton Lee Holler II, 64, of Shepherdstown, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Winchester (Va.) Medical Center.
Born March 5, 1949, in Frederick, Md., he was the son of Douglas Lee Holler and Virginia Hines Holler.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Assembly of God Church.
He retired from Continental Airlines as an air freight and cargo manager.
He was an avid fisherman.
He was married for 45 years to Ruthlee Everhart Holler.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bryan Holler and Jonathon Holler, both of Shepherdstown; three daughters, Amy Holler and Victoria Holler, both of Shepherdstown, and Katherine Isenhart of Martinsburg; and three grandchildren.
A brother, Samuel Michael Holler, is deceased.
The family received friends at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, Tuesday. Other services will be private.
Mary C. Vickers
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Jewell E. Gainey
Jewell Eleen Gainey, 85, of Kearneysville, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at her home.
Born May 30, 1927, in Bonny Blue, Va., she was the daughter of Garland Casteel and Pearl England Casteel.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was married to James Gainey.
She is survived by three sons, Gary Gainey of Middletown, Va., Randall Gainey of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Stevie Gainey of Charles Town; three brothers, two sisters; and two grandchildren.
A funeral was held Friday at Victory Freewill Baptist Church in Halltown with Pastors Tom Blake and Lester Horton officiating.
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, handled arrangements.
Dana M. Barton
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C. Rebecca Mentzer
Charlotte Rebecca “Becky” Mentzer, 62, of Hedgesville, formerly of Charles Town, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at her home.
Born Jan. 20, 1951, in Charles Town, she was the daughter of Wilson and Anna Mae Magaha.
She was a member of Leetown United Methodist Church.
She retired as an assistant supervisor at National Geographic.
She was married for 33 years to Perry Mentzer.
Along with her husband, she is survived by a stepdaughter, Lisa Peltier of Hedgesville; a stepson, David Mentzer of Manassas, Va.; and three brothers.
Another brother died in infancy.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, with the Rev. Roland England officiating.
Burial was in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg 25403.
Jeanne A. Thomas
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Samuel W. Harris
Samuel W. Harris, 66, of Purcellville, Va., died Friday, March 8, 2013, at his home.
He was the son of James William Harris and Readow Pearl Harris.
He graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in 1965.
He was employed by Eastern Airlines for 22 years.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Harris, at home; two daughters; a son; his sister; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, with the Rev. Roland England officating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at noon.
Burial will be in Hillsboro (Va.) Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, 801 Sycolin Road, Suite 200, Leesburg VA 20175.
Nora Emily Robinson
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