Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Parkersburg and Vienna, WV
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Parkersburg and Vienna, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Velma E. Snyder
Jul 25, 2015
Velma E. Snyder, 88 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 25, 2015 at The Willows.She was born October 20, 1926 in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jasper and Mary “Maggie” Miller Boston. She retired from Corning and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Velma is survived by a daughter, Linda Mason;...
Larry S. Ohrn
Jul 23, 2015
A Video Tribute to Larry is now available on this site.Larry S. “Poppy” Ohrn, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston after a brief illness.He was born in Chicago, in 1939, the son of the late Lester Severin and Lillymae Havis Ohrn.He joined the US Army at a young age and became a sharpshooter. He...
Harry Mcdonald Cochrane
Jul 23, 2015
A Video Tribute to Harry is now available on this site.Harry McDonald Cochrane, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away July 23, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, after a long hard fought battle with multiple myeloma.He was born December 16, 1937 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Donald and Augustine Smith Cochrane.Harry retired from E.I.Dupont as a maintenance supervisor...
James Ray Weaver
Jul 21, 2015
James Ray Weaver, 76 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 21, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born Sept. 23, 1938 in Grafton, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence E. and Susan J. Miller Weaver. He retired from O Ames and was a member of the Order of Eagles in Parkersburg.James is survived by three daughters; one son; two...
Howard Eugene Burchard
Jul 17, 2015
Howard Eugene Burchard, 85, of Waverly, W.Va., passed away on July 17, 2015 at his residence.He was born April 15, 1930, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Sylvia Thornton Burchard.Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Ralph's Market where he was a meat cutter for 27 years....
Nancy Ann Coull
Jul 16, 2015
Nancy Ann Coull (Johnson) 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 16, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born February 6, 1957 in Parkersburg, the daughter of Kenneth and Norma Shepard Johnson.Nancy attended Belpre Schools and graduated from Belpre High School in 1977. She married the love of her life, Ricky L. Coull and they spent 34 years together...
Betty June Shively
Jul 13, 2015
A Memorial Video for Betty is now available on this site.Betty June Shively, 82 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 13, 2015 at her residence.She was born June 30, 1933 in Belleville, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Opal Hartley Rake. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Gress Equipment after 27 years of service. Betty was a...
James Oliver Ramey,
Jul 12, 2015
A video tribute to James is now available on this site.James O. Ramey, Jr., 74, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away July 12, 2015, at the Camden Clark Medical Center, after a motorcycle accident.He was born February 21, 1941 in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late James O. and Pauline Virginia Kennedy Ramey.James enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and collecting...
Marvin Ira Beckert
Jul 11, 2015
Marvin I. Beckert, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away to be with the Lord,July 11, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born November 12, 1940, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, a son of the late Melvin W. Beckert and Hazel Forton Beckert Perry.Marvin was a purchasing agent for Textron and Walker Corporations. He was an avid fisherman and woodworker. Also,...
Nadine Witte
Jul 10, 2015
Nadine Witte, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 10, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family; dear sister, Emogene Tingler and her dear cousin, Thelma Nichols.She was born July 7, 1931 in Roane County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Dennis and Beulah Westfall Smith.Nadine was a homemaker, a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church and enjoyed...
Patricia Kay Paintiff
Jul 9, 2015
Patricia Kay Paintiff, 66, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 9, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born Jan. 26, 1949, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Raymond Somerville and Lois Bush Carpenter.Patricia was a graduate of Parkersburg Beauty College and Pleasants County Tech Center Welding School. She had been employed at Nashua Photo and Randy's Used Cars....
Daniel Rake
Jul 9, 2015
Daniel Dixon Rake, 72, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away at his residence.He was born December 3, 1943 in Belleville, W.Va., a son of the late John and Opal Hartley Rake.Dan was a Parkersburg High School graduate, a retired Master Electrician with IBEW Union #968 of Parkersburg and a Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He will be remembered for...
Mary Ann Barclay
Jul 6, 2015
Mary Ann, 83, went to be with her Lord peacefully in her sleep on July 6, 2015 at the Worthington Center in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born in Parkersburg on June 24, 1932 to Archibald Wade Cook and Bertha (Butcher) Cook. She was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School and enjoyed her job as a court reporter in Henderson,...
Mary Lee Stoveken
Jul 3, 2015
Mary Lee StovekenMary Lee Stoveken, 95, of Williamstown, passed away on July 3, 2015 at Eagle Pointe in Parkersburg.She was born May 13,1920 in Nitro, WV, the daughter of the late Shepherd Snow and Georgia A. Brooks Snow. Mary was a Homemaker and enjoyed providing care for children and was a member of Sand Hill U.M. Church and the homemakers...
Porter Ray Bush
Jul 2, 2015
Porter Ray Bush, 83, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on July 2, 2015 at his residence.He was born June 28, 1932, in Gilmer County, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest L. and Hester Wilson Bush.Porter was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Electric and was an avid...
Catharine Mae Dearman
Jun 30, 2015
Catharine (Katie) Dearman, 86 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 30, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born in Newburg, NY daughter of the late George A. and Eva M. Kabel Ferry. She was a teacher in Ohio and West Virginia. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church where she was a volunteer with Matthew 25,...
Paul Leroy Miller
Jun 30, 2015
Paul Leroy Miller of Williamstown, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2015 at Brookdale of Marietta.He was born March 5, 1922 at Oshkosh, Nebraska and faithfully and honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Force from November 1942 through February 1946. Paul retired from Eramet of Marietta as a plant supervisor. Paul is survived...
Elvin Mayon Moellendick
Jun 30, 2015
Elvin Mayon Moellendick, 97, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on June 30, 2015 at The Willows Center.He was born May 29, 1918, in Washington, W.Va., son of the late William J. and Ella Noe Moellendick.He retired from the City of Parkersburg in Code Enforcement and was employed by the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Parkersburg for 35 years. He was...
Louise Ann Knotts
Jun 29, 2015
Rev. Louise Ann “Wease” Knotts, 67, of St. Marys, W.Va., formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away June 29, 2015 at the Marietta Center.She was born January 5, 1948, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Cline and Janet Chambers Knotts.Wease graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1965. She continued her education at WVU, PCC, and Thiel College...
E. Virginia Jenny/Granny Metz
Jun 28, 2015
E. Virginia “Jenny/Granny” Metz, 74, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on June 28, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born November 2, 1940, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Walter and Ethel Mae Richardson. She retired after 27 years with the Wood Co. Board of Education.She is survived by two daughters, Tina (Kevin) Ferguson of Waverly, W.Va....
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