Madge Crane
August 3, 2010
Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Madge Crane, 95, of Waterford, Ohio, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, peacefully in her home with her family after a courageous 33-year fight against bladder cancer and the last few years with chronic lung disease.

She was born on Jan. 14, 1915, at Tariff, Roane County, W.Va., daughter of Isaiah Daniel and Elsie Carper Looney, both descendants of Revolutionary War patriots. She attended Glenville College, where she met her future husband, Dwight M. Crane. She later graduated from Salem College with an A.B. degree. She took additional hours at Marietta College, where she was privileged to be in one class with her granddaughter, LaDonna. Her last college hours were completed at Ohio University.

Madge and Dwight Crane were married on Dec. 28, 1936, at Oakland, Md. They raised registered Angus cattle on their farm near Harrisville, and their sons showed prized feeder cattle at Jackson's Mill while in 4-H and FFA. Dwight was drafted in 1944 while teaching at one room Mitchell School in Ritchie County, W.Va., and due to a shortage of teachers, Madge took over his school. Family members have been told many stories about the 3 mile walk each way to and from school with her oldest son, Bill, through the fields and up the dirt roads. These walks helped instill a life-long love of animals (especially birds) and flowers which she spotted along the way. This was a very rough time because she had to raise two boys, teach, and manage the farm.

After Dwight returned in 1946 from serving in the Philippines and Korea, the family settled down on a 220 acre farm, raising large gardens, canning, butchering, and doing all the other jobs that go with farming. Almost all the time there were over 100 Angus grazing the pastures on the Crane farm.

In 1961 the Cranes left the farm and moved to Waterford. They found one school, Watertown Elementary, where there were two openings, Madge taught fifth and sixth grade and Dwight taught seventh and eighth grade. It was a happy decision, since they could now travel during the summer months. Madge saved the best work of her students during the year, which she showed (a full booth) at the Waterford Fair for 25 years. They taught 14 years when Dwight died suddenly. The Watertown community was very supportive and comforting during this time. Madge continued teaching at Watertown, but at times it was very difficult because so much about the school reminded her of Dwight. In appreciation for her work with students, the Fair Board chose her as Parade Marshal of the Waterford Fair the year she retired (1986), an honor she valued highly. All totaled her teaching career spanned 54 years, although with time off to raise her family, she taught 37 years. She taught in three states (Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio). Her first three schools (Indian Creek, Lewis County, Ky.; Triplett and Knight in Roane County, W.Va.) were one room. Her next school (Amma, Roane County) had two rooms. Mitchell had one room. Ellenboro (Ritchie County, W.Va.) had several rooms. Watertown (Ohio) had four rooms.

Madge belonged to the Waterford Methodist Church, where she served on the missionary board for many years, Mt. Moriah 506, Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma, Life Member of Ohio Retired Teachers, D.A.R. Marietta Chapter, Roane County Historical Society, Society of Boonesborough, and a charter member of the Lower Muskingum Historical Society. She was in Literacy Volunteers for three years. With her son, Phillip, she co-authored a family history on their ancestor, Robert Looney, and a second book about his 10 known children. She traveled extensively in the U.S. and to Europe with a teacher tour in 1979, visiting eight countries.

She is survived by three sons, William C. Crane and wife, Sharon, of Pullman, W.Va., George E. Crane and special friend, JoAnn Silliman, of Georgetown, Texas, and Phillip L. Crane and wife, Teresa, of Waterford, Ohio; five granddaughters, LaDonna (Randy) Sarie of Charleston, Anita (Don) Shumake of Parkersburg, Charlene (Tom) Tuttle of Charleston, S.C., and Judy (Joel) St. Amant and Jessica Crane of Georgetown, Texas; two grandsons, Col. William E. (Tina) Crane of Charleston, W.Va., and Dwight Daniel Crane of Waterford; great-grandchildren, Ryan Shumake, Tommy and Sam Tuttle, Nicole, Derek, and Joshua Crane, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Margaret Saria, Laura Blakeman, and Evan St. Amant; one sister, Merle (Bill) Noble of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; sister-in-law, Velma Looney of Aiken, S.C.,; and several nieces nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1973; her mother in 1997; her husband; three brothers, Charles, William and Robert Looney, and two sisters-in-law, June Looney and Erma Looney.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Waterford Methodist Church by the Rev. Russell White. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly, Ohio.

The family asks that donations be sent to the Beverly-Waterford Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 146, Waterford 45786 or Marietta Hospice, 210 N Seventh St., Suite 400, Marietta, OH 455715.

Tribune/Chronicle - 10-9-2009

LIBERTY (Ohio)- Harold L. Donahue, 81, of Liberty, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Liberty Health Care.

Harold was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Lost Creek, W.Va., a son of Andrew J. and Lona E. Jones Donahue.

He retired from from Valley Mold & Iron and was a member of Liberty Assembly of God Church, Girard.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy S. Small Donahue; a daughter, Dawna D. Gettings of Vienna; a son, Harold L. ''Rink'' Donahue II; a sister, Clella ''Kay'' Diceglie of Warren; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.

Private services were held at Blackstone Funeral Home.
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Sister, Mrs. Clella Diceglie, is a member of the Roane County Historical Society, Inc.

Times Record - Thurs., 3 June 2010 p. 6A

Stella J. Anderson, 79, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston after an extended illness.
She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Elbert Madison and Cleora Starcher Tanner. She was a homemaker. She was a former employee of the Hughes Drug Store fountain, and a former member of the Linden Homemakers Club. She was also a member of Spencer Advent Christian Church, American Legion Post 21 Auxiliary and the Roane County Historical Society.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Willis E. Anderson of Spencer; children, David H. Anderson of Walton, Marlena Anderson Daily of Savannah, Ga., Jerry Willis Anderson of Peniel and Lena Mae Burgess and Barbara S. DeWeese, both of Spencer; a sister, Helen Howard of Reedy; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Waybright; and brothers, Hershel and Arlie Tanner.
Service was Sunday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. Garry L. Bowen officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Stella was a long-time member of the Roane County Histoical Society, Inc. We extend our sincere sympathy to her husband, Willis, and family.

OBIT - Sidney Daily News 24 Feb 2010 (on-line)
Emogene Harris Allen

New Knoxville - Emogene Harris Allen, 75, of 19100 East Shelby Road, New Knoxville, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home.

Helen Emogene Harris was born on Nov. 6, 1934, in Great Bend, Meigs County, the daughter of Dexter and Helen (Proffitt) Harris. Emogene was involved with cooking and sewing in home economics while in school. At county fairs she entered cooking, canning, baking and garment making contests. She graduated from Racine High School in 1952, and on May 30 of the same year married Howard R. Allen of Pomeroy, whom she met two years earlier in her hometown of Great Bend. Together they raised five children.

She is survived by her husband Howard R. Allen, of New Knoxville; three brothers, Dale (Jean) Harris of Grove Hill, Ala.; Paul (Marilyn) Harris of Racine, Charles (Waynita) Harris of Portland; five children, Cindy Lou (Michael) Fort of Indianapolis, Ind., Krista Sue (Roger) Wulber of Willowdell, H. Steven Allen of Indianapolis, Ind., Michael C. (Jenny) Allen of New Knoxville, Daniel H. (Shelby) Allen of New Knoxville; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Emogene worked in a Bible Bookstore in Xenia for a number of years. She also coordinated and traveled for the Xenia Chapter of the American Red Cross doing presentations to promote Red Cross Blood Mobiles.

In 1962, Howard and Emogene Allen first took the foundational class on Power for Abundant Living offered by The Way Ministry and began their nearly five decades of involvement with the ministry. From 1966 through 1998, Emogene managed The Way International Bookstore operations. It was in this capacity that she was instrumental in developing many of the procedures for mail order and item preparation, inspection, and distribution that later branched off into other Departments at The Way International Headquarters. In 1977, Howard R. Allen was installed as the second Secretary-Treasurer of The Way International, and Emogene faithfully supported him in this service.

Emogene and Howard received the distinction of First Way Corps (a ministerial training program) in 1994 and recognition as emeritus Way Corps in October of 1998. Together they served with faithfulness and commitment to God and the ministry. With loving and dedicated service to God's people, Emogene's example has inspired many followers of The Way. She awaits the return of Christ and the rewards of the future.

A recognition service will be held at The Way International Headquarters in New Knoxville.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those who prefer to make a personal financial donation may send it to "In Honor of Emogene Allen" at: The Way International, PO Box 328, New Knoxville, OH 45871.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home in New Knoxville.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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Imogene Harris Allen was a long-time member of the Roane County Historical Society, Inc. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr. Allen and family.

Observer Reporter, Washington, PA 11/13/2009

Margaret Keeling Killen
Homemaker was Jefferson Avenue UM Church member
Margaret Keeling Killen, 93, of Washington, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born January 10, 1916, in Washington, a daughter of George J. and Mary Allen Keeling.
Mrs. Killen was a member of Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church.
She attended Immaculate Conception High School and Washington High School.
A homemaker, she was past matron of the former Lincoln Chapter 112 Order of the Eastern Star and member of Evening Star Chapter 187 Order of the Eastern Star. She also was a member of Southwestern Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and National Pike Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
On February 9, 1934, in Wellsburg, W.Va., she married Harry Edward Killen Jr., who died February 13, 1989.
Surviving are a son, Harry E. (Lois) Killen III of Washington; a sister, Mary Roth of Washington; four grandchildren, Debra, David, Harry IV and Donna; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a brother George J. Keeling, Jr., and a sister Catherine Hammond.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, with the Rev. John P. Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, 160 Jefferson Ave., Washington, PA 15301, or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, and Lawrence K. Donovan, director.
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Mrs. Killen had been a member of the Roane County Historical Society, Inc. since 2007.