All Obituaries

JOHN H. ANDERSON John H. Anderson, 97, of Barnesville, Ohio, now rests peacefully, as he was welcomed to his eternal home, January 14, 2021.  Born November 8, 1923 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Hubert and Annie Anderson, one of 14 children fulfilling the Anderson family. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Leona Anderson; son, Bruce Anderson; daughter, Linda Sexton; brothers, Charles, Robert, Jack, Paul, and Donald Anderson;...

"Together Again"   SUSAN K. TRACY Susan K. Tracy passed away at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab on January 11, 2021, at the age of 75.  She was born March 28, 1945 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl and Nellie (Haught) Davis. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Tracy; brothers, Bud and Clyde Davis; and sisters, Faye Kress and Audrey Kirby. A devoted mother and grandmother, Susan’s love for her family was the most...

PAUL D. SCHAFER Paul D. Schafer, 87, of Bethesda, OH passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Hunter, OH on June 15, 1933 to Franklin and Mary Davies Schafer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mary Ellen, his loving wife of 41 years; his daughter, Cynthia Artrip; his sisters, Margaret Perkins and Wilma Thompson; his brothers, Warren and Jack Schafer. Paul, a man of many talents, retired from the Ohio Department of...

MARGARET I. POPE Margaret I. (Kocsis) Pope, age 102, passed peacefully on January 9, 2021.  Born in 1918 in Colerain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Agnes (Vasari) Kocsis.  She lived most of her life in Flushing, OH, until moving to a nursing home in 2016. She was a hardworking, independent, feisty woman who enjoyed taking care of her many cats, gardening, and watching the birds. Early in her life, she was a pantry cook on a river boat going from Wheeling to...

JEROME RAE SNYDER Jerry Snyder, 57, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at his home on January 8, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1963 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Harold D. Snyder and Sandra M. Hawthorne Snyder. Jerry’s memory will be treasured always, by those who survive; his wife of 36 years, Jacqueline Renea Snyder; son, Tyler Rae Snyder; daughter, Kylee Raelynn Snyder all of Bethesda, Ohio; granddaughters, Ashlyn Rae Phillips, and Halle Renea Hess; brothers, David...

Ricky Lee Bailey Ricky Lee Bailey, 55, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, from an accident at his home on December 31, 2020.  He was born January 15, 1965 in Bellaire, Ohio, son to Glen and Barbara Graham Bailey. Working for Shelly and Sands Asphalt Company, Rick was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend.  A compassionate and considerate man, he asked for so little, but gave so very much, to all whose path he crossed.  He was very active with youth...

JOHN T. MASON John T. Mason, 93, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at Emerald Pointe on December 30, 2020. Born on September 18, 1927 near Boston, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl and Esther (Dunfee) Mason. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Jane (Cowgill) Mason; his four siblings, Lee Mason, Hazel (Mason) Fitzgerald, Paul Mason, and an infant brother. A 1947 graduate of Bethesda High School, he worked for the Bethesda Farm Bureau (Rolling Hills...

GEORGIA E. CUMBERLIDGE On December 30, 2020, Georgia E. Cumberlidge was welcomed into her eternal home.She was born to her parents, Sherman and Martha Anderson Cumberlidge on June 12, 1930 in Hendrysburg, Ohio. Proceeding Georgia in death were her parents; four sisters; and four brothers. Treasuring Georgia and the very special person she was, are her many nieces and nephews and two very special nieces, Martha Robinson and Dora Jackowski. Very devoted to Ebenezer Church and her church...

HAROLD D. “HUCK” SNYDER Harold D. “Huck” Snyder, 89, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at his home, peacefully, on December 27, 2020.  Born February 9, 1931 in Calais, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Mildred Pierce Snyder. In addition to his parents, Huck was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Snyder and brother, George Snyder. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Huck proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

RACHEL MARLENE FUNKHOUSER TRISOLINE Rachel Marlene Funkhouser Trisoline, 86, of Belmont Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born June 21, 1934, to the late James Dimitro and Edna Dixon Dimitro. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Diana Dimitro and step-mother, Clara Dimitro Rachel is survived by her sons, James (Kathleen) Funkhouser of Pittsburgh, Jerry (Bonnie) Funkhouser of St. Clairsville; former husband, Carl Funkhouser Sr. of Belmont;...