All Obituaries

WINIFRED “WINNIE” JULIA KOTHERA Winifred “Winnie” Julia Kothera, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away, May 22, 2020 and now rests in peace.  Born December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Luetta Wittenbrook . Preceding Winnie in death are her husband, Charles Kothera; sons, Ray and Thomas Kothera; sisters, Fancies Yonker and Ruth Ford; grandson, Darrin Shepherd. Winnie’s memory will forever live in the...

DOROTHY L. WHITSELL Dorothy L. Whitsell, 103, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away at Astoria of Barnesville on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born to the late Fred and Birdie Ramsey Leach on April 14, 1917 in Barnesville, Ohio. Living a long and remarkable life, Dorothy celebrated her 103rd birthday this April. During her life, she experienced many firsts throughout her lifetime and has been an inspiration to her family, sharing many changes that have taken place. She believed that love of...

RONALD WANYERKA Ronald Wanyerka, 62, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away May 12, 2020.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 23, 1957, son of Edward Wanyerka and the late Helen Schuler Wanyerka. Preceding Ronald in death is his mother, Helen.  His memory will remain always, by those who survive him; father, Edward; sisters, Elene Sowl and Katherine Ayoub; and brother, Phillip Wanyerka. Working as a library aide, Ronald enjoyed the discovery, dreams, and wealth of...

Paulette Sharon Kinney, 74, passed away on May 8, 2020 at 11:20 am in Woodsfield at the Arbors nursing home. She was born on October 26, 1945 to the late Warren and Bernice Ackley. She was the wife of Brian Kinney. They shared 22 years of marriage together. Born in Syracuse New York, she later moved to Florida where she grew up, graduating from Edgewater High School in 1962. After working for the majority of her life, she was a homemaker for the last 22 years in Barnesville, Ohio. Paulette...

Jane Ann Moore, age 75 08/05/1944-05/05/2020   A longtime resident of Bethesda, Ohio, Jane gained her angel wings with her family by her side, in her home, after a long battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorell E. (Jack) Patterson and Betty M. (Moore) Patterson and her in-laws, Kenneth E. Moore and Marie (Barton) Moore. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth R. (Bob) Moore;  her daughters, Julie L. Perry and Tina M. Fulton (J.R....

ELIZABETH JOAN MOTTER Elizabeth Joan Motter, 85, of Perry Township, died peacefully Monday afternoon, April 27, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. Born February 24, 1935 at home in Belmont County, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Secrest. Joan graduated from Belmont High School in 1953 and worked for many years in the Catalog Department at J.C. Penney in Canton. She loved to volunteer at Perry Christian Church and for many years, volunteered to work the Election Day...

ALAN E. PRICE Alan E. Price, 66, of Barnesville, passed away at his home, April 12, 2020, after his extended battle with cancer.  He was born in Barnesville, Ohio on February 5, 1954 to the late Samuel Price and Hilda McFarland Price.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and James Price. John Price, nephew, survives Alan; as well as caregiver and friend, Angie McCammon. Never expecting anything in return, Alan would help anyone in need,...

ROBERT ALLEN SUMMERS, JR. Robert Allen Summers, Jr., passed away April 7, 2020 at his home in Barnesville at the age of 35.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on April 13, 1984 to Melissa Conard and the late Robert Summers, Sr. Robert, now at peace, has joined those who preceded him in death; his son, Charles Bradley Summers; maternal grandparents, Jack and Lova Pierce; and paternal grandfather, John E. Holloway. Timeless memories will remain forever in the hearts of those who...

STEPHEN A. TIBER Stephen A. Tiber, 55, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away April 4, 2020 with his family by his side.  Born April 28, 1964 in Barnesville, Ohio, Stephen was the son of the late Paul and Catherine Tiber. Preceding Stephen in death were sisters, Susan Sapp, Cathy Thompson, infant sister, Barbara Tiber; brothers, Mark and Paul Tiber. Remembering all the moments shared are those who survive; daughters, Jennifer (Ricky) Thomas of Bethesda, Lisa Tiber of Nevada, Missouri; son,...

BEVERLEY JANE WHARTON Beverley Jane Wharton, much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Beverley was born in Lisbon, Ohio on September 11, 1935 to the late George and Mabel (Armstrong) Stuckey. In addition to her parents, Beverley was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Howell; brother, Bobby Stuckey; and sisters, Shirley Sanders and Becky Stuckey. Beverley is survived by her...