Ruth Arlene (Arnold) Herron – GEORGETOWN
Ruth Arlene (Arnold) Herron, 96, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday evening, September 10, 2013, at the Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls.
Born June 7, 1917, in Washington County, Ruth was the daughter of the late James S. and S. Eula (Fullerton) Arnold. After growing up on the family farm, she graduated from Weirton High School in 1936 and received her teaching certificate from Slippery Rock State Teachers College in 1938. She taught grades one through eight in a one-room school in Washington County for several years. Later, in addition to being a homemaker, she was a substitute teacher in the South Side Area Schools for 20 years.
Helen Elizabeth Swords – HOOKSTOWN
Helen Elizabeth Swords, 99, a longtime resident of Hookstown, died Saturday morning, Sept. 7, 2013, in the Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton, WV.
Born Feb. 8, 1914, in McKees Rocks, PA, she was the last surviving child born to the late Melchior and Rosine (Andre) Fundanell. A homemaker, Mrs. Swords was a member of the Tomlinson Run Church of Christ of Georgetown, a member of the Hanover VFD Ladies Auxiliary, a civilian ship yard worker during World War II and she worked at the Dravo Corp. in Neville Island. She also volunteered at the band booster's stand during the Hookstown Fair for many years.
Muriel Eris Morrow – HOOKSTOWN
Muriel Eris Morrow, 89, a long time resident of Hookstown, died peacefully on Thursday morning, September 5, 2013, with her daughters at her side at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born April 23, 1924, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Gladys Ann Cox. A homemaker, Mrs. Morrow was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Shippingport, where she had also taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Birthday Club, first president of the Southside School District PTA, and had worked as a cook in the cafeteria in the Southside schools.
Emma F. (Jimmy) Moore – GEORGETOWN
Emma F. (Jimmy) Moore, 96, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, died peacefully Monday evening, September 2, 2013, at Fox's Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV.
Born March 22, 1917, in Georgetown, she was the last surviving child born to the late Thomas L. and Mary (Pugh) Mackall. A homemaker, Mrs. Moore was a member of the Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher. An avid seamstress, she was a member of the Stitch and Chatter Club and the South Side Area Senior Citizens. She was famous for her pie making and working in the cafeteria at the Hookstown Fair, and she loved being around her grandchildren.
Howard Trimble – GEORGETOWN
Howard R. Trimble, 87, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, died Thursday morning, August 15, 2013, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.
Born July 30, 1926, in Georgetown, he was the last surviving son born to the late Emmit and Esther (Mackall) Trimble. Mr. Trimble had worked as a pipe fitter at Crucible Steel, retiring in 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a sergeant during World War II. He was a member and past commander of the Hookstown American Legion and had been a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church, Georgetown. He enjoyed being outside, cutting grass and golfing.
Murray D. Hughes – MONACA (RACCOON TWP.)
Murray D. Hughes, 95, of Monaca (Raccoon Twp.), died Monday evening, August 5, 2013, at Heritage Valley Beaver, with his granddaughters present.
Born April 6, 1918, in Clinton, a son of the late Harry D. and Sarah (Morrow) Hughes, he was a U.S. Naval veteran of World War II having served as a gunner's mate third class.
Jason Heinlein – HOOKSTOWN (GREENE TOWNSHIP)
Jason Heinlein, 25, of Hookstown (Greene Township), died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2013, at his Hookstown residence.
Born February 19, 1988, in Sewickley, he is the beloved son of Kenneth and Terri (Wolanski) Heinlein of Georgetown; husband of Hillary (Morgan) Heinlein and dear brother of Kyle and his wife Danielle Heinlein of Burgettstown, and Amanda and her husband Michael John Heinlein of Hookstown. His paternal grandparents are Ralph and June Heinlein of Aliquippa and his maternal grandparents are Wanda Wolanski of Hookstown and the late Stephen Wolanski.
Samuel Ramsey – GEORGETOWN
Samuel Ramsey of Georgetown, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2013.
He was born Aug. 27, 1957, in East Liverpool, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Sherrie (Morris) Ramsey, whom he married Oct. 9, 1981, in Winchester, VA; two daughters, Jennifer Ramsey, Ambridge, PA and Colleen Ramsey, residing at home; a granddaughter, Ava Ramsey-Simmons, Ambridge, PA; his mother, Eva Ramsey, Georgetown, PA and two brothers, Joseph (Sarah) Ramsey, Beaver, and William (Patty) Ramsey, Industry.
Edward J. Winters Jr. – GEORGETOWN (GREENE TWP.)
Edward J. Winters Jr., 84, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), passed away at the Kindred Hospital at Heritage Valley Beaver, on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013, after a brief illness.
Born July 17, 1928, in McDonald, he was the son of the late Edward and Clara (Langhurst) Winters. Edward graduated from Chester High School in 1946 and served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. After retiring from the FAA where he worked as an electronics technician, Edward spent his retirement years on his farm in Greene Twp. He was a former member of the Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church of Hookstown. Edward’s hobbies included working with farm machinery, playing the accordion, and taking care of his dogs. He was also a former member of the Studebaker Drivers Club Inc.
Karen Ann (Toogood) Miles – CARNEGIE
Karen Ann (Toogood) Miles, 63, of Carnegie, died peacefully Monday evening, May 6, 2013, in the Ohio Valley General Hospital, with her family at her side.
Born February 17, 1950, in Pittsburgh, she was the beloved daughter of Paul Bennett of Nevada and the late Catherine "Kay" (Braun) Bennett. Karen was a medical transcriptionist working in the healthcare field and was an avid animal lover.
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