2006 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:Z
Dennis L. Zajic
Dennis LeRoyce Zajic, 60, of Maple Avenue, Philippi, died Saturday, March
25, 2006, at his home following a brief illness.
He was born Nov. 4, 1945, at Lovell, Wyo., a son of the late Frank Albin and
Lillian Maud (Oxley) Zajic.
On Feb. 14, 1980, he married the former Dianna Lynn Delauder, who survives at
Maple Avenue in Philippi.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael William Delauder of Philippi and Frank
Edward Zajic, at home; one brother, Lyle Zajic of Greybull, Wyo.; one sister,
Shirley Gifford of Worland, Wyo.; and two grandchildren, Breanna Rinko and Cera
Delauder.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Cummings.
Mr. Zajic had been employed as a clerk in retail sales. He was a veteran of the
Vietnam Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Barbour Post
44, American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans at Elkins. He was an avid
sports fan and prior to his illness an avid bowler.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, from the
Stemple & Forman Funeral Home at 385 S. Main St. in Philippi. The Rev.
Joseph Carl Delauder will officiate and interment will follow in Jerusalem
Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by Barbour Post 44, American
Legion.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and from 9
a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Stemple & Forman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. From 27
Mar 2006.
Quito Zambelli
Quito Zambelli, 85, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at
Powder Springs, Ga.
Mr. Zambelli was born March 3, 1921, at Harding, a son of the late Aniello
Zambelli and Concetta Ventresca Zambelli.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucretia Wilda Huffman Zambelli on Feb.
12, 2001.
Mr. Zambelli was a 1940 graduate of Coalton High School, a decorated veteran
from the World War II Pacific Theatre, a coal miner in West Virginia and later
he worked in the construction industry building new homes in south Florida. He
was a beloved father and friend, a devout Catholic and always a Mountaineer in
heart and spirit.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Beth Alexander of Hiram, Ga., a
stepdaughter, Linda Cline of Springfield, Ill.; two stepsons, David A. Barb of
Elkins and James C. Barb of Northeast, Md.; a brother, Sam Zambelli of
Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Rose Atkison of Miami, Fla.; three grandchildren; 10
stepgrandchildren and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve Zambelli, Marion “Babe”
Zambelli and Edward “Buck” Zambelli; two sisters, Virginia Helms and Mary
Zambelli; and two stepdaughters, Dorcas M. Powell and JoAnn Barb.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial mass will
be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church with the
Rev. Fr. William Anderson as Presider. Interment will follow immediately
thereafter in St. Brendan’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, his
daughter requests that memorial contributions be made to either the
Alzheimer’s Association or Catholic Community Services through St. Brendan’s
Church. From 2 Oct 2006.
Frances J. Zarzeczny
Frances J. Zarzeczny, 83, a former resident of McKees Rocks, Pa., and
more recently a resident of Elkins, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
6, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
A sister, Stella Bialek of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews, including Jim
Bialek of Elkins, survive her.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Mary Yaros and Josephine Aiello;
and four brothers, Joseph, Stanley, Henry and Walter Zarzeczny.
Friends may call at Valerian F. Szal Funeral Home Inc., 238 Helen St., McKees
Rocks, Pa. on Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 10, from 2
p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday,
Sept., 11, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. from St. John of
God Parish, The Church at St. Mary’s. This announcement is a courtesy of the
Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Frances J. Zarzeczny. From 8 Sep 2006.
Frances J. Zarzeczny
Frances J. Zarzeczny, 83, a former resident of McKees Rocks, Pa., and
more recently a resident of Elkins, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
6, 2006, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the Valerian F.
Szal Funeral Home Inc., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks, Pa., today from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral
will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 9:30 a.m. Monday from St. John of God Parish, The Church at St. Mary’s.
This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for
Frances J. Zarzeczny. From 9 Sept 2006.
Michael A. Zebuhr
Michael Alexander Zebuhr, 25, a resident of Seneca, S.C., died Sunday,
March 19, 2006, in Minneapolis, Minn.
He was born Sept. 21, 1980, at Elkins, a son of Richard H. Zebuhr of Buckhannon
and Suzanne Strong of Parisburg, Va.
Also surviving are one sister, Laura Zebuhr of Minneapolis, Minn; his maternal
grandparents, John and Brigitta Strong of Springfield, Va.; and several aunts
and uncles.
He was a 1998 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School where he was a member of
the wrestling team, band and ski team. He was a 2005 graduate of Davis &
Elkins College, where he as a member of the ski team for four years, the
Mountain Bike Club and received many academic honors. He was a PhD. candidate in
bio-engineering at Clemson University in South Carolina.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Poling-St. Clair
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Chapel
Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Ellis Conley officiating.
Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park at Buckhannon. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Clemson University Foundation, P.O.
Box 1889, Clemson, S.C. 29633-1889 or by calling Clemson University Foundation
Gift Receiving at 864-656-5666. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements. From 24 Mar 2006.
James D. Zickefoose
James D. Zickefoose, 84, a resident of Buckhannon, died at 3 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at his home at Buckhannon.
He was born March 21, 1921, at Cubana, a son of the late James Albert Zickefoose
and Lillian Ann Light Zickefoose.
On May 18, 1940, he was united in marriage to Arlyne Leona Metzner Zickefoose,
who survives at Buckhannon.
Also surviving are four daughters, Ina L. Perry and Wayne of Buckhannon, Donette
L. Clifford and Robert of Rutland, Mass., Corrine L. Wamsley and Larry of
Buckhannon and Joanna Posey and John of Weston; two sons, Donald Lynn Zickefoose
and wife, Freda, of Vermilion, Ohio, and Randall L. Zickefoose and wife, Wanda,
of Buckhannon; two brothers, Gerald Zickefoose of Palatka, Fla., and Howard
Zickefoose of Vermilion, Ohio; two sisters, Oneta Tatterson of Clarksburg and
Rita Miles of Bridgeport; two granddaughters, Jeanette Perry of Buckhannon and
Janine Posey of Weston; five grandsons, Jeff Zickefoose of Surprise, Ariz.,
William Zickefoose of Vermilion, Ohio, Todd Zickefoose of Buckhannon, James
Posey and Josh Posey, both of Weston; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard
Zickefoose.
He was a truck driver for the West Virginia Division of Highways and attended
Christian Fellowship Church at Buckhannon. He was a member of Buckhannon
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and the National Rifle Association.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the funeral home
with the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in Lorentz
Cemetery at Lorentz. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by VFW
Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American
Veterans Post 5 and 36. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Upshur County Heart Association. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements. From 1 Mar 2006.
Mary E. Zickefoose
Mary E. Zickefoose, 77, a resident of Buckhannon, died at 3:59 p.m.
Monday, July 31, 2006, at her home.
She was born Sept. 26, 1928, at Coalton, a daughter of the late Jacob S.
Cutright and Dora Anthony Cutright.
On Dec. 17, 1947, she was married to Orval “Pete” Zickefoose, who survives
at Buckhannon.
Also surviving are one son, the Rev. Jeff Zickefoose and wife, Lynelle, of
Buckhannon; one daughter, Barbara D. Zickefoose and fiance, Dave Bunner, of
Buckhannon; three granddaughters, Leslie, Emily and April; two great-grandsons,
Nathan and Kyler; three great-granddaughters, Cassie, Charity and Baleigh; his
dog, Benny; caregivers, Keith and Darlene Cross; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Derrell “Tom” Zickefoose; two
brothers, Elmer Cutright and Hartzel Cutright; and five sisters, Mildred
Cutright, Elouise Nutter, Joy Daniels, Ava Curtis and Irene Fleming.
She was manager for Dollar General and was Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 3, at the funeral home with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. and the Rev.
Billee Scott Mick officiating. Interment will follow in Lanham Cemetery at
Queens. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From 2 Aug 2006.
Sabrina L. Zickefoose
Sabrina Lillian Zickefoose, 59, a resident of French Creek, died
Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in St. Joseph’s Hospital at Buckhannon.
She was born June 22, 1946, at Man, a daughter of the late Jessie Jarrell and
Blanche Brooks Jarrell.
On March 20, 1965, she was married to Harold Zickefoose, who survives at French
Creek.
Also surviving are one son, Edward Zickefoose of French Creek; one sister,
Germaine Lemke of Brooklyn, Ohio; one niece, Susan Oldag of Brooklyn, Ohio; and
one nephew, Stephen Lester.
She was a riveter with Marsh Allen Manufacturing and attended Center Chapel
United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Poling-St. Clair
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the
funeral home. Interment will follow in Rock Came Cemetery at Rock Cave.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 26
Apr 2006.
Arden M. Zirkle
Arden Michael Zirkle, 56, a resident of Staunton, Va., passed away
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in University of Virginia Hospital at Charlottesville,
Va.
He was born July 25, 1950, at Ft. Lee, Va., a son of the late Arden Aulstin and
Alta Naomi Finlen Zirkle.
He is survived by his wife, Sallie J. Zirkle of Staunton; three daughters,
Melissa Hartzler and husband, Michael, Andrea King and husband, Jeremy, and
Ashley Zirkle, all of Waynesboro, Va.; two sisters, Marie Gilmore and husband,
Tom, of Elkins and Yvonne Crawford and husband, Gary, of Smoot. Four
grandchildren, Stephanie Zirkle, Brandon King, Naomi Blair and Anne Marie
Hartzler; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding him in death were one brother, Aulston Zirkle; and one sister,
Patricia Zirkle.
Arden was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a member of
Cornerstone Church and was an avid fisherman.
The family will be receiving friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24
at McDow Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Va. A memorial service will be conducted in
Elkins at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn, 38101 or the
American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219.
This announcement is through the courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for
Arden Michael Zirkle. From 23 Oct 2006.
Arden M. Zirkle
Arden Michael Zirkle, 56, of 1866 Springhill Road, Staunton, Va., died
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville,
Va.
He was born July 25, 1950, at Ft. Lee, Va., a son of Arden Aulstin and Alta
Naomi Finlen Zirkle.
He was a member of Cornerstone Church, a U.S. Army veteran who served in
Vietnam, and he was an avid fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Aulstin Leon
Zirkle; and a sister, Patricia Zirkle.
Surviving are his wife, Sallie J. Zirkle of Staunton, Va.; three daughters and
two sons-in-law, Melissa and Michael Hartzler, Andrea and Jeremy King and Ashley
Zirkle, all of Waynesboro, Va.; two sisters and their husbands, Marie and Tom
Gilmore of Elkins, and Yvonne and Gary Crawford of Smoot; four grandchildren,
Stephanie Zirkle, Brandon King, Naomi Blair and Anne Marie Hartzler; and
numerous nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Crystal
Springs Community Church in Elkins with Pastor David Collins officiating. The
family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at McDow Funeral Home in
Waynesboro, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9929, or the American
Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219.
From 24 Oct 2006.
Arden M. Zirkle
Arden Michael Zirkle, 56, a resident of Staunton, Va., passed away
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in University of Virginia Hospital at Charlottesville,
Va.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. today at the Crystal Springs Church with
Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn., 38101 or the
American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219.
This announcement is through the courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for
Arden Michael Zirkle. From 27 Oct 2006.
Clates Zirkle
Clates Zirkle, 81, a resident of Mabie and for the past two weeks a
resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life
Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in the nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home for Clates Zirkle. Condolences may be expressed to the family
at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 15 Aug 2006.
Clates Zirkle
Clates Zirkle, 81, a former resident of Mabie and more recently a
resident of Norton, departed this life Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Nella’s
Nursing Home.
He was born Thursday, Nov. 13, 1924, at Cassity, a son of the late Gordon Zirkle
and Blanch Chewning Zirkle.
He was previously married to Gladys Marie Williams Zirkle, who preceded him in
death on April 29, 1996.
He was married to Louise Nazelrod Pingley, on June 24, 1998, who survives at
Norton.
Also surviving are one daughter, Marsha Lanham and husband, Kelmar, of Mabie;
one son, William “Bill” Clates Zirkle Jr., of Mabie; four special stepsons,
Arnold Sutherland and wife, Connie, Dana Robert Sutherland and wife, Carolyn,
all of Coalton, Larry Kenneth Sutherland and wife, Jodie, of New Windsor, Md.
and David Paul Pingley and wife, Robin, of Moatsville; two special
stepdaughters, Shirley Rhodes and husband, Daniel, of Davis and Connie Pingley
and husband, Joel Shifman, of Augusta, Maine; one brother, Gordon “French”
Zirkle, of Coalton; and one sister, Leota Metzenbauer of Baltimore, Md.; 20
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and first wife are one stepson, Jerry
T.O. Sutherland; five brothers, Ira “Boots,” Foreman “Ben,” Ralph,
Harley and Norvel Zirkle; four sisters, Gertrude Smith, Zelda George, Irene
Wotring and Loris Zirkle; one granddaughter, Constance Sutherland, and two
great-grandchildren, Gunther Wamsley and Brody Sellars.
He attended the schools of Randolph County and he served with Company L, 318th
Infantry of the 80th Infantry Division during World War II, where he was awarded
the Silver Star Medal, a Purple Heart, a Combat Infantryman’s Badge and
several other awards.
Mr. Zirkle had worked for Three-Fork Coal Co., Island Creek Coal Co., Valley
Camp Coal Co., and Demotto Coal Co. He had retired form Pittson Coal Co. He was
a member of the Rowan Memorial United Methodist Church and had also attended
Kynette United Methodist Church. He had served as a trustee for the Zirkle
Cemetery, was a member of the Roaring Creek Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5583,
and enjoyed hunting, farming, gardening and reading Western novels.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today
from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 17, Mr. Zirkle will be moved to Rowan
Memorial United Methodist Church, where friends may call from noon until 1 p.m.,
the funeral hour. Pastor Lois Irons Kessler will officiate and interment will
follow in Rowan Memorial Cemetery at Mabie, where members of the H.W. Daniel’s
Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars
will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements Clates Zirkle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 16 Aug 2006.
Gordon Zirkle
Gordon “French” Zirkle, 74, a resident of Coalton, was carried by
God’s cherished angels to his home of eternal rest at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
19, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past
week. He had been in failing health for the past three years.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Home Chapel Tuesday after 6 p.m. Funeral
services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. Dorsey
Wiseman of Mabie will be celebrating the eulogy of French’s life. Interment
will follow in Phillips Chapel Cemetery at Jimtown. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements. (637-6717). From 21 Aug 2006.
Gordon Zirkle
Gordon “French” Zirkle, 74, a resident of Coalton, was carried by
God’s cherished angels to his home of eternal rest at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
19, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past
week. He had been in failing health for the past three years.
Born March 21, 1932, at Cassity, he was the son of the late Gordon and Blanche
Chewning Zirkle.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Eleanora Scott of Coalton. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Alice Racic and husband,
Steve, of Emporia, Va., and Sue Huffman and husband, George, of Coalton; one
sister, Leota Metzbower of Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters-in-law, Patricia
Zirkle and Louise Zirkle. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Susan Bohan and
husband, Charlie, Buffy Chenoweth and husband, Johnathan, Lee Channell and wife,
Donna, Andrea Schwartz and husband, Derek, and Joshua Pingley; one stepgrandson,
Shawn Racic; three great-grandchildren, Justin and Katie Chenoweth and Cody
Bohan; two stepgreat- grandchildren, Melody and Jacob Ricucci; one very special
friend, Jim Farley; and several nieces, nephews, including a very special niece
and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cutright; and a host of friends.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were six brothers, Foreman “Ben,”
Ira “Boots,” Harley, Ralph, Narl and Clates Zirkle; four sisters, Zelda
George, Irene Wotring, Gertrude Smith, Lorce Zirkle; and his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Charles and Mary Scott.
“Highpockets” was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He
retired from North Branch Coal Mines in September 1992, where he was an
underground coal miner for 37 1/2 years. After retirement, he enjoyed camping on
Holly River, his dog, Peppi, sitting on the porch with his wife watching the
birds and was an avid fisherman. He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. He will be greatly missed and his fond memories will be cherished
forever.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Dorsey Wiseman of Mabie will be celebrating the Eulogy of “French’s” life.
Interment will follow in Phillips Chapel Cemetery at Jimtown. Expressions of
sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected]. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements for Gordon “French” Zirkle. (637-6717) From
22 Aug 2006.
Peter E. Zurbuch
Peter Emig “Pete” Zurbuch, 75, died peacefully at his home on
Sylvester Drive in Elkins Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006.
He was born, April 28, 1931, at Wheeling, a son of the late Cornelia Emig
“Key” and Francis Stewart “Stu” Zurbuch.
He grew up in Wellsburg, where he attended St. John the Evangelist High School
and Wellsburg High School. Mr. Zurbuch graduated in 1953 with a degree of
science in forestry from West Virginia University where he was a member of the
ROTC. Following graduation from college, he served two years in Korea in the
U.S. Army Signal Corps as a communications officer during the Korean War,
earning the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and National
Defense Service Medal. After completing active duty, he obtained his master of
science in fisheries in 1957 from the University of Michigan.
On June 28, 1958, he married Carolyn Lavelle Traubert, who survives in Elkins.
Mr. Zurbuch was employed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
for more than 40 years, retiring in 1997. During his tenure with the DNR, he
served as head of the DNR’s Elkins Operations Center and developed a rotating
drum system for adding limestone to rivers and streams to neutralize the effects
of acid mine drainage and acid rain.
He continued his military service, serving in the West Virginia Army National
Guard for more than 27 years, retiring in 1986 as a full colonel. While in the
National Guard, he served as battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 201st Field
Artillery and as the facilities commander at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. He earned
the Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal for his service in
those positions. Mr. Zurbuch was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church. A
lifelong outdoorsman, for many years, he raised and trained English setters for
hunting and enjoyed fishing in the Outer Banks with family and friends.
In addition to his wife Carolyn, Mr. Zurbuch is survived by a daughter, Jennifer
Cain and husband, Jeff, of Marietta, Ohio; son, Jeff Zurbuch and wife, Jill, of
Elkins, and son, Pete Zurbuch and wife, Jeanine, of Elkins; seven grandchildren,
Stuart, Claire and Amelia Cain of Marietta, Ohio, Samantha, Alex and Emily
Zurbuch of Elkins and Christine Zurbuch of Elkins; sister, Cynthia Harvey of
Wellsburg; brother, Tom Zurbuch and wife, Brenda, of Wellsburg; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Visitation was Monday, Sept. 4, at St. Brendan Catholic
Church in Elkins. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was conducted at 10 a.m. today
from St. Brendan Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. William Anderson as the
celebrant. Burial followed in St. Brendan Cemetery. Full military rites were
accorded at the graveside by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and
Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions may be
made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 or to St.
Brendan Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr.
Zurbuch. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr.
Peter Emig “Pete” Zurbuch. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 5 Sep 2006.
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