Obituaries for Chambers & James Funeral Home Obituary for Carol J. (Erwin) CampbellCarol J. (Erwin) Campbell, of Follansbee, WV, formerly of Eldersville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, (304) 527-1717.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=9ae2289630Obituary for John E. TibbsJohn E. Tibbs, 65 of Weirton, WV passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. John was born on January 9, 1948 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late John and Margaret (Coleman) Tibbs. John retired from Weirton Steel Corporation. He was proud to serve in the United States as a member of the Navy serving during Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Tibbs and an infant brother. John is survived by three daughters, Christine (Chris) Manteau and Jessica Uselton, all of Tennesse and Bobbi Jo Tibbs of Follansbee, WV, five grandchildren, Heather Myers, Brandon Tibbs, Danyel and Amber Herron, and Chelsea Noviski, a great grandson Tyler LeMasters, John’s significant other, Mary Lee Wentz of Weirton, WV, three brothers, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6:00 until time of Military Salute at 8:00 PM at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV, (304) 527-1717. Following the Military Salute, John will be cremated. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=1a67289678Obituary for Matthew W. LoyMatthew W. Loy, 54 of Follansbee, WV passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV Arrangments are under the care and direction of the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV (304) 737-3551 and are pending at this hour. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=f80d289384Obituary for Louis BeltrameLouis Beltrame, 92 of Wellsburg, WV passed peacefully away on Thursday, May 09, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Louis was born on July 12, 1920 in Louise, WV. He was the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Franceschina) Beltrame. Louis served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII. He was part of the 503rd Quartermaster Car Company and received the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon. Louis was Episcopalian by Denomination. He loved and worked to help maintain Olde St. John’s Episcopal Church during his younger years. Louis was a member of the VFW and Follansbee Garibaldi Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and baseball, but most of all he loved his family. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his dear wife of 55 years, Mercia T. (Campbell) Beltrame in 2002, and three brothers and a sister, Tony, Angelo, Pete, and Madeline. Louis is survived by his loving daughter, Karen (Louie Jr.) Serafine of Colliers, four grandchildren, Michelle Marquis of The Virgin Islands, Nicole (Shannon) Murphy of Wadsworth, OH, Mikel (Nicole) Serafine of Weirton, WV and Marla (Ryan) Blake of Wheeling, WV, six great grandchildren, Ethan, Jonathan, Nicolas, Gianna, Gabriella, and Giulana, a sister, Isabelle Bullock of Follansbee, WV, his furry faithful companion, Chewy the dog, several nieces and nephews and the B.K. gang. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM and again on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV, (304) 527-1717 with Reverend Gene Sheppard, officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery with Military Honors by Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=cd62288449Obituary for Lorna C. (Jones) HarmsLorna C. (Jones) Harms, 89 of Follansbee, WV passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her residence. Lorna was born on January 23, 1924 in Follansbee, WV. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Paulman) Jones. Lorna was a retired registered nurse. She worked for many years at the former Ohio Valley Hospital in the Emergency Room Department and later at Riverview Nursing Home. Lorna enjoyed sewing, her gardens and flowers, and her precious cats. She volunteered her time at R.E.A.C.H. in Follansbee, WV and always helped her neighbors as the community nurse. Lorna was Presbyterian by denomination and Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Harms, who were married for 56 years, an infant daughter, Sara Ann, and a brother Paul Jones. Lorna is survived by two sons, William (LouAnn) Harms of Dillonville, OH, and Kevin (Sharon) Harms of Follansbee, WV, a daughter, Heidi Stewart of Morgantown, WV, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 11:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV, (304) 527-1717 with Minister Tom Derby of Colliers Way Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville, OH. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Brooke County Animal Shelter, 1 Mac Barnes Drive, Beech Bottom, WV 26030. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=8a03288556Obituary for Shirley (Grimes) BeckShirley (Grimes) Beck, 76 of Bethany, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence. Shirley was born on November 12, 1936 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Grace (Amend) Grimes. Shirley was an member of the Wellsburg Women of the Moose, the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 64, Bethany, WV and the AARP. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Barnett “Buster” E. Beck and seven brothers and sisters. Shirley is survived by six children, Ed (Laurie) Beck of Valley Grove, WV, Mary (Robert) Mozingo, Paul (Kelly) Beck, Jim Beck, all of West Liberty, WV, Alan Beck of Wheeling, WV, and Brian Beck of Bethany, WV, seven grandchildren, Lacie, Dustin, Tyler, Breanna, Logan, Kasie, and Trevor Beck, four great grandchildren, Hunter, Ellie, Jordan, and Landon Beck and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday, April 29, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM with a Women of the Moose Service at 6:30 PM and again on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10:00 until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg (304) 737-3551 with the Reverend Thaddeus “Thad” Allen, officiating. Interment will follow at Independence Cemetery, Avella, PA. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Shirley’s name to Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 219, Bethany, WV 26032 or West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 49, West Liberty, WV 26074. The family would like to express their unending thanks to the staff at Wheeling Hospital for the ceaseless love and care for Shirley. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=3c7b287046Obituary for Zora SudarZora Sudar, 93, of Wellsburg, WV, formerly of Mingo, OH, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Lifeline Hospital, Wintersville, OH. Zora was born on May 30, 1919 in Lorane, OH. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Teocbrich) Sebeck. Zora was baptized into the Orthodox faith and attend Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Steubenville, OH. In addition to her parents, Zora was preceded in death by her husband, Mike “Crowtey” Sudar, on August 11, 1959, a son, Michael Sudar, on March 28, 2008, four sisters, and two brothers. Zora is survived by one sister, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Private family viewing and service were held at the Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Colliers, WV. All services were under the directions and care of the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV (304) 737-3551. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeralhttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=b794287105Obituary for Alice B. WagnerAlice B. (Stuart) Wagner, 94, of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Follansbee, WV passed peacefully away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Sun City Center, FL. Alice was born on January 23, 1919 in Follansbee, WV. She was the daughter of Harry J and Linnie (Burnette) Stuart. Alice was a member of the Follansbee United Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star 23 of Wellsburg, WV, the United Presbyterian Women and and Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Allie Wagner, four sisters, Ruth Miller, Pearl Fowler, Louis Lewis and Ethel Petterson. Alice is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Dean) Metcalf, Sun City Center, FL and Donna (Ted) Skrypak of Milton, KY, five grandchildren, Donna Jo Nelson, Amy Buchanan, Major Frank Skrypak, serving the United States Air Force, Karen Garris, and Richard Reitter, seven great grandchildren, Everett, Stuart and Rebecca Bryan, Jacob, Gavin, and Bria Skypak, and Allison Garris and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 PM with an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 PM and again on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 10:00 until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV (304)-527-1717 with the Reverend Colleen Molinaro, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Colliers, WV. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=30dd286892Obituary for Elmer L. GrimmElmer Leroy Grimm, 78, of Wellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. Elmer was born on August 23, 1934 in Wellsburg, WV. He was the son of the late Lola Grimm. Elmer served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church, Wellsburg, WV. Elmer worked as a mechanic on Coal Trucks, various construction jobs, and a custodian for many years at the Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church. Many will remember Elmer for his faithfulness, great sense of humor and his wood working skills with building boats, cabinets and furniture. In addition to his mother, Elmer was preceded in death by his an aunts, Edith Whitlatch and a cousin, Carolyn Beagle. Elmer is survived by first cousins, Eugene Grimm of Wellsburg, WV, Rosemary (Clarence) Maloney of Wellsburg, Don Grimm of Arkansas, Nora “Pat” Cercone, of Akron, OH, Linda Flaherty of Beech Bottom, Tom Flaherty of Bethany, WV, and Charles Wolfe of Wellsburg, WV and several second cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 1:00 PM at the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV (304) 737-3551 with the Reverend Kenneth Dight, dear friend and Navy mate, officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad at Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg, WV. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be made to Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070 to assist the family at this time. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=24c3285690Obituary for George J. Bauer Jr.George J. Bauer Jr., 82 of Colliers, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his residence with his family and valley hospice at his side. George was born on October 10, 1930 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late George Sr. and Ditha (McGaughey) Bauer. George retired from Weirton Steel Corp. He was Methodist by Denomination. George served in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. George was an avid sports fan and loved all the Pittsburgh Teams. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife Dolores (Pasquarella) Bauer, two sons, Donald and Robert Bauer, a grandson, David, a sister, Barbara Snyder, and a brother, Bill Bauer. George is survived by three children, Debbie (Nick) Cebula of Colliers, WV, Karen (Richard) Miser of Weirton, WV, and George J. (Vicky) Bauer III of Winston Salem, NC, 11 Grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, Lee Ann Trickett of Weirton, WV and Diane Borchers of South Carolina, two brothers, Donald (Betty) Bauer of Follansbee, WV and Robert “Red” (Marie) Goodnight of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 3:00-7:00 PM and again on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 10:00 until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV (304) 527-1717 with Chaplain George Romage, Valley Hospice. Interment will follow with military honors by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville, OH. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in George’s name to Valley Hospice, 10686 Ohio 150, Rayland, OH 43943. You are invited to sign the online register book at the left of the page to pass along your personal message or tell a story to support the family. With Warmest Regards Eric Fithyan and the Staff of Chambers and James Funeral Homeshttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=b515285320