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Lola Dolores Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 7 November 1897, d. 21 November 1898

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Lola Dolores Ruppenthal was born on 7 November 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Death*

She died on 21 November 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 1; buried at Greenway Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal^1,2

M, b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal was born on 12 May 1902 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.¹

Marriage*

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal married Viola Marshall on 9 April 1924 at Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. R.D. Marshall, M.E. Church South.^6,5,7,8

NoteB*

Two other daughters, Elizabeth Ann and either Mrs. Ralph Sherwood or Mrs. D. Robert Jones.⁷

Death*

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal died on 26 May 1959 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 57; buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Berkeley County.³

Obit

Lester Theodore's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 28 May 1959:

Lester Ruppenthal, 57, of Martinsburg, died Tuesday in Kings Daughters Hospital, that city, after an illness of two weeks. He became ill while in Florida and entered the hospital after returning here. A native of Morgan county, he was born on May 12, 1902, a son of the late Henry and Ida Iden Ruppenthal. He was last employed by the Department of Agriculture but previously had been a Shell Oil distributor and operated an appliance store. He had also been a building contractor. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and the B.P.O. of Elks of Martinsburg.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Viola Marshall Ruppenthal; son, Theodore H. Ruppenthal, Martinsburg; three daughters-Mrs. Ralph Sherwood, Inwood; Mrs. D. Robert Jones, Biglerville, Pa; Miss Elizabeth Ruppenthal, at home; five grandchildren; five brothers-Virgil Ruppenthal, Cumberland, Md; the Rev. H.P. Ruppenthal, Durham, N.C; E.B. and Henry Ruppenthal, Berkeley Springs; Paul Ruppenthal, Martinsburg; and two sisters-Mrs. Fred Morgret, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Victor Funderberg, Miami, Fla. Another son, Richard Ruppenthal, was killed in Korea. Services are being held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home with his pastor, the Rev. J. Raymond Wood, officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.^3,5

Family

Viola Marshall b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 19 Aug 1994

Children

Theodore Henry Ruppenthal⁶ b. 2 Feb 1927, d. 5 Jun 2004
Richard Marshall Ruppenthal^6,7 b. 27 Apr 1928, d. 20 Apr 1951
Norma Jean Ruppenthal⁶ b. 29 Oct 1929
Barbara Lee Ruppenthal⁹ b. 1 Jan 1933
Elizabeth Ann Ruppenthal⁹ b. 12 Jun 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 28 May 1959.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 35.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Lester Ruppenthal, 28 May 1959.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 328.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 295.

Paul Medford Ruppenthal^1,2

M, b. 20 January 1904, d. 2 February 1996

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

Paul Medford Ruppenthal was born on 20 January 1904 at Morgan, West Virginia; SSDI says 26 Jan 1094; Hovermale History says 21 Jan 1905.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Paul Medford Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.¹

Marriage*

Paul Medford Ruppenthal married Hazel H. Huffman, daughter of Samuel U. Huffman and Katie M. Gant, on 5 October 1924 at Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.^3,6

Census*

Paul Medford Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Opequon District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 19, sheet 1A, occupation auto service store, owned home valued at $5,000, radio, no children.⁷

Death*

He died on 2 February 1996 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 92.³

Obit

Paul Medford's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 7 February 1996:

Paul Medford "P.M." Ruppenthal, 91, of Martinsburg, died Friday, February 2, 1996 at his home. Born January 20, 1905, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Henry and Ida Iden Ruppenthal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Helena Hoffman Ruppenthal on November 27, 1995. He was a well-known Martinsburg businessman, having been the owner and operator of Fleetwood Gas Distributors; owner and developer of the North End Airport; builder and developer of Sky-Lyn Park and one of the original founders of the Opequon Public Service District and various other projects. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon and a member of the board of trustees. He also was a member of U.C.T.
He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis jean Smith of Virginia Beach, Va; two sons, Medford Paul Ruppenthal of Martinsburg, and Samuel Henry Ruppenthal of Sunrise, Fla; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. As the last member of his immediate family he was preceded death by three sisters, Claddie Noland, Frieda Morgret and Oakla Funderburg; and six brothers, Lester, Virgil, Rev. Harry P., Ercel B., Henry and Floyd. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, with the Rev. Robert S. Hill Jr. officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.⁵

Family

Hazel H. Huffman b. 21 Dec 1906, d. 27 Nov 1995

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 7 February 1996.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 152.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 22 February 1907, d. 2 February 1975

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal was born on 22 February 1907 at Highland Community, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.¹

Married Name

As of 20 July 1929,her married name was Morgret.^5,6,7

Marriage*

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal married Fred Jack Hunter Morgret on 20 July 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.^5,6,7

(Witness) Census

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Fred Jack Hunter Morgret; ED 2, sheet 10B, occupation salesman-hardware store, renting-$15 month, radio, just married.⁵

Death*

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal died on 2 February 1975 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 67; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^3,6

Obit

Frieda Mae's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 February 1975:

Mrs. Frieda Mae Morgret, active church and civic woman, died Sunday night, February 2, in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs. Born I Morgan County February 22, 1907, she was a daughter of Henry M. and Ida Iden Ruppenthal. Her husband, Fred Hunter Morgret, died in 1967.
She was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School, where she served as editor-in-chief of the first yearbook ever published in Morgan County. She attended Shenandoah College in Dayton, Va., and returned to Morgan County to teach school. She was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church; active in many phases of church work, and was a member of the parsonage committee. She was a member of the Senior Woman's Club; a charter member of the hospital auxiliary, where she manned the visitors desk for many years in the hospital and served as co-chairman of volunteer service. She worked untiringly in the Red Cross blood program.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J.D. Clark, Berkeley Springs, and Mrs. A. Hart McKinley, Jr., of Hancock, Md; one sister, Mrs. Oakla Funderburg, of Miami, Fla; three brothers, Ercel Ruppenthal and Henry M. Ruppenthal, II, Berkeley Springs, and Paul Ruppenthal, of Martinsburg; five grandsons and one great grandson. Services were conducted Wedn3esday, February 5, art Francis Asbury UM Church by her pastor, the Rev. Herbert Weaver, and her former pastor, the Rev. Donald Stewart, with interment in Greenway Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hunter Funeral Home. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to either War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or to the Morgan County Cancer Fund.⁸

Family

Fred Jack Hunter Morgret b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 23 Mar 1967

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 152.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 February 1975.

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 4 June 1909, d. 28 March 1984

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

30 Nov 2003

Birth*

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal was born on 4 June 1909 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.¹

Married Name

As of 25 December 1929,her married name was Funderburg.^4,3,5

Marriage*

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal married Victor Franklin Funderburg on 25 December 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia; at her parents home; by Rev. Harry Preston Ruppenthal.^4,3,5

(Witness) Census

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Welton District, Mineral, West Virginia, in the household of Victor Franklin Funderburg; ED 14, sheet 7A, occupation general contractor, renting, no radio, just married.⁴

Death*

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal died on 28 March 1984 at Miami, Dade, Florida, at age 74; buried at the Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.^3,5

Family

Victor Franklin Funderburg b. 19 Apr 1905, d. 5 Oct 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.

Melvie Russel Hovermale^1,2,3

F, b. 11 December 1888, d. 31 May 1963

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Melvie Russel Hovermale was born on 11 December 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal, son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 4 November 1909 at Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1910,her married name was Ruppenthal.¹

(Witness) Census

Melvie Russel Hovermale appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Timber Ridge District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 90, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, just married.¹

(Witness) Census

Melvie Russel Hovermale appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Stotlers Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 118, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Melvie Russel Hovermale appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 3, sheet 9A, occupation foreman-orchard, renting, radio, 2 children at home.

Death

Melvie Russel Hovermale died on 28 May 1963 at Berkeley Springs (probably), Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; at a Martinsburg hospital; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.²

Obit*

Melvie Russel's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 31 May 1963:

Mrs. Melvie R. Ruppenthal died Tuesday, May 28, 1963 at Kings Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg. Born December 11, 1888, she was the daughter of H. B. Hovermale and Catherine Batt Hovermale. Her husband, Floyd H. Ruppenthal, preceded her in death December 1950. She was a life long member of the First E.U.B. Church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Naomi) Newbraugh, Pikeside; Mrs. Lewis (Katherine) Allemong, Berkeley Springs; two brothers, Heber B. Hovermale and Ward Hovermale, Berkeley Springs; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, Berkeley Springs; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body will be at the residence until 1:00 p.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the First E.U.B. Church for services at 2:00 conducted by Dr. James A. Swain. Interment will be in Greenway Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Virgil Ruppenthal, Hammond Shriver, Lacy McCoy, Melvin Benton Wilson and Vernon Wilson. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the W.S.W.S. Mission Society of the First E.U.B. Church, Berkeley Springs.²

Family

Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal b. 24 Mar 1889, d. 13 Dec 1950

Children

Naomi Elizabeth Ruppenthal⁴ b. 1910
Ida Kathern Ruppenthal⁴ b. 12 Mar 1913, d. 29 Oct 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 31 May 1963.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 32.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Naomi Elizabeth Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 1910

Father

Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal¹ b. 24 Mar 1889, d. 13 Dec 1950

Mother

Melvie Russel Hovermale¹ b. 11 Dec 1888, d. 31 May 1963

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Naomi Elizabeth Ruppenthal was born in 1910 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Stotlers Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 118, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Naomi Elizabeth Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 3, sheet 9A, occupation foreman-orchard, renting, radio, 2 children at home.

Residence*

Naomi Elizabeth Ruppenthal lived on 31 May 1963 at Pikeside, Berkeley, West Virginia; married Carl Newbraugh.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 33.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Melvie Ruppenthal, 31 May 1963.

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 12 March 1913, d. 29 October 2005

Father

Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal¹ b. 24 Mar 1889, d. 13 Dec 1950

Mother

Melvie Russel Hovermale¹ b. 11 Dec 1888, d. 31 May 1963

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal was born on 12 March 1913 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal; ED 3, sheet 9A, occupation foreman-orchard, renting, radio, 2 children at home.

Married Name

As of 1937,her married name was Allemong.⁴

Marriage*

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal married Lewis A. Allemong in 1937 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁴

(Witness) Obit

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal witnessed the Obit of Lewis A. Allemong on 16 August 1973 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Lewis A. Allemong, a retired postal worker, died Friday, August 10, in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Morgan County September 9, 1909, son of Mrs. Hattie Beeler Allemong, Berkeley Springs, and the late Benjamin Allemong. He was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School. Appointed to the postal service as a city carrier in Washington, D.C., July 1, 1936, was transferred to Berkeley Springs when city delivery was inaugurated January 1, 1949. On April 1, 1957, he was appointed a rural carrier, the position he held until his retirement June 30, 1973. An active member of First United Methodist Church, he filled various official positions and was serving as chairman of the board of trustees. He was a member of the Berkeley Springs Junior Order of American Mechanics and was West Virginia state conductor.
He is survived by his mother; his wife, the former Katherine Ruppenthal, at the home; three sons, Douglas, of Martinsburg; David, Winchester, Va; and Stephen, of Berkeley Springs; four grandchildren; three brothers, James, Silver Spring, Md; Elmo and Frank, both of Berkeley Springs, three sisters, Mrs. Reva Michael, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Eileen Reeder, Marlowe Heights, Md., and Mrs. Betty Dorsey, Tulsa, Okla. Services were held at the First UM Church, Monday August 13, conducted by Rev. Monroe Shearer. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Johnson Funeral Home where memorial services were conducted by the Jr. OUAM Sunday evening. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Morgan County War Memorial Hospital or the Hott Bible Class of First UM Church.⁴

Death*

Ida Kathern Ruppenthal died on 29 October 2005 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 92.

Obit

Ida Kathern's obituary was published in the Morgan County H & GS Bulletin on 30 October 2005:

Long time Morgan County resident and one of the founding members of the Society Ida Kathern Allemong passed away on October 29, 2005 at the age of 92. She enjoyed wonderful physical and mental health until the last few months of her life. She was able to continue her support of the Society through helping with research requests, both in the Morgan Room or from home, until last year.
Kathern was born in the Ridge area of Morgan County in March, 1913. Her parents were Floyd H. and Melvie R. (Hovermale) Ruppenthal. Kathern graduated from Bath District High School in 1931 and attended Shepherd College for 2 years. She then taught school at Sphors Cross Roads, New Hope and Red Hill. In 1937 she married Lewis A. Allemong of Morgan County. The couple moved to Washington DC where Kathern worked for the General Accounting Office until her first child was born. The family returned to their native Morgan County in 1949.
In the late 1950s Kathern returned to teaching elementary school after having raised her children. She returned to Shepherd College and obtained her degree in 1961. She continued her education doing graduate work at WVU and Shippensburg College. Kathern retired from teaching in 1975. She then began working earnestly in the field of local genealogy the love of which had been inspired by her 10th grade English teacher, Kathryn Johnson.
Kathern went on to compile, publish, co-publish several family histories (Two offered by the Society are The Ruppenthal Family History and the Batt/Batte Family.) obituaries, graveyard histories, school histories and the Genealogical History of Morgan County and its People. In 2002, Kathern was honored with the West Virginia History Hero Award by the State Legislature.
In addition to being an active member of the Society, Kathern was a long and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia Association of Retired Persons, National Retired Teachers Association and Morgan County Retired School Employees.

Family

Lewis A. Allemong b. 9 Sep 1909, d. 10 Aug 1973

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 33.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 August 1973.

Erma Ruth Tutwiler¹

F, b. 12 September 1893, d. 7 April 1983

Last Edited

23 Jan 2004

Birth*

Erma Ruth Tutwiler was born on 12 September 1893 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1918,her married name was Ruppenthal.¹

Marriage*

She married Harry Preston Ruppenthal, son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, circa 1918.¹

Death*

Erma Ruth Tutwiler died on 7 April 1983 at Durham, Durham, North Carolina, at age 89; Ruppenthal History says 9 April; buried at the Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, West Virginia.^2,3,4

Family

Harry Preston Ruppenthal b. 27 Apr 1893, d. 13 Jan 1966

Children

Lois Dorthea Ruppenthal¹ b. 1923
Ethel Althea Ruppenthal¹ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 33.

Lois Dorthea Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 1923

Father

Harry Preston Ruppenthal¹ b. 27 Apr 1893, d. 13 Jan 1966

Mother

Erma Ruth Tutwiler¹ b. 12 Sep 1893, d. 7 Apr 1983

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Lois Dorthea Ruppenthal was born in 1923 at Virginia.¹

Residence*

She lived on 13 January 1966 at Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, H.P. Ruppenthal, 13 January 1966.

Ethel Althea Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 1924

Father

Harry Preston Ruppenthal¹ b. 27 Apr 1893, d. 13 Jan 1966

Mother

Erma Ruth Tutwiler¹ b. 12 Sep 1893, d. 7 Apr 1983

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Ethel Althea Ruppenthal was born in 1924 at Virginia.¹

Residence*

She lived on 13 January 1966 at Dothan, Houston, Alabama.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, H.M. Ruppenthal, 13 January 1966.

Viola Marshall^1,2,3

F, b. 27 August 1904, d. 19 August 1994

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Viola Marshall was born on 27 August 1904 at West Virginia.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 9 April 1924,her married name was Ruppenthal.^2,3,1,4

Marriage*

She married Lester Theodore Ruppenthal, son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 9 April 1924 at Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. R.D. Marshall, M.E. Church South.^2,3,1,4

Death*

Viola Marshall died on 19 August 1994 at Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, at age 89.^2,3,1,5,6

Family

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959

Children

Theodore Henry Ruppenthal² b. 2 Feb 1927, d. 5 Jun 2004
Richard Marshall Ruppenthal^2,1 b. 27 Apr 1928, d. 20 Apr 1951
Norma Jean Ruppenthal² b. 29 Oct 1929
Barbara Lee Ruppenthal⁷ b. 1 Jan 1933
Elizabeth Ann Ruppenthal⁷ b. 12 Jun 1938

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Lester Ruppenthal, 28 May 1959.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 328.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 152.
[S538] Morgan Messenger.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 295.

Theodore Henry Ruppenthal¹

M, b. 2 February 1927, d. 5 June 2004

Father

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal¹ b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959

Mother

Viola Marshall¹ b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 19 Aug 1994

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Theodore Henry Ruppenthal was born on 2 February 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Bettie Lou Nicely between 1945 and 1955.²

Residence*

Theodore Henry Ruppenthal lived in August 1994 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia.²

Death*

He died on 5 June 2004 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 77.³

Family

Bettie Lou Nicely b. 24 Oct 1926, d. 1 Jun 2009

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 294.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Richard Marshall Ruppenthal^1,2,3

M, b. 27 April 1928, d. 20 April 1951

Father

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal^1,2 b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959

Mother

Viola Marshall^1,2 b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 19 Aug 1994

Last Edited

23 Jan 2004

Birth*

Richard Marshall Ruppenthal was born on 27 April 1928 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,4

Death*

He died on 20 April 1951 at Korea at age 22; Navy pilot lost in action in Korea; married Edna Thaxton, no children.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Lester Ruppenthal, 28 May 1959.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 152.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 295.

Norma Jean Ruppenthal¹

F, b. 29 October 1929

Father

Lester Theodore Ruppenthal¹ b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959

Mother

Viola Marshall¹ b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 19 Aug 1994

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Norma Jean Ruppenthal was born on 29 October 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of between 1950 and 1960,her married name was Sherrard.²

Marriage*

She married Ralph Samuel Sherrard between 1950 and 1960.²

Residence*

Norma Jean Ruppenthal lived in August 1994 at Inwood, Berkeley, West Virginia.²

Family

Ralph Samuel Sherrard b. 16 Jun 1927, d. 19 Nov 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 295.

Fred Jack Hunter Morgret^1,2,3

M, b. 3 July 1905, d. 23 March 1967

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Fred Jack Hunter Morgret was born on 3 July 1905 at Ridgeley, Caroline, Maryland.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Frieda Mae Ruppenthal, daughter of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 20 July 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,4

Census*

Fred Jack Hunter Morgret appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 2, sheet 10B, occupation salesman-hardware store, renting-$15 month, radio, just married.¹

Death*

He died on 23 March 1967 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 61; in the Winchester Hospital; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^2,1

Obit

Fred Jack Hunter's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 29 March 1967:

Fred Jack Hunter Morgret, prominent Berkeley Springs businessman, died March 23, 1967, in Winchester, Va., Memorial Hospital after an illness of three months. Born in Ridgeley, July 3, 1905, a son of the late Oscar Morgret and Lola May Hunter Morgret Phillips, he was a member of the Berkeley Springs Methodist Church, Men's Bible Class, served on the official board, and had served as superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. He was a member of DeFord Lodge No. 88 A.F. and A.M., a director of the People's National Bank in Hancock, Md., and was associated with Hunter's Hardware here for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Frieda Ruppenthal; two daughters, Mrs. J.D. Clark, Berkeley Springs, and Mrs. A Hart McKinley, Jr., Hancock, Md., four grandsons; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lola Phillips Dawson, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Carl Ditto, Virginia Beach, Va; and Mrs. Jane DeVore, East Brady, Pa. Also surviving are three half-brothers-R. Hunter Phillips, Washington; John A. Phillips, New Castle, Pa., and John P. Phillips, Berkeley Springs. The body was removed from the Hunter Funeral Home Sunday or services at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald S. Stewart officiating. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery.³

Family

Frieda Mae Ruppenthal b. 22 Feb 1907, d. 2 Feb 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 29 March 1967.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.

Victor Franklin Funderburg^1,2,3

M, b. 19 April 1905, d. 5 October 1983

Last Edited

11 Dec 2003

Birth*

Victor Franklin Funderburg was born on 19 April 1905 at West Virginia.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal, daughter of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 25 December 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia; at her parents home; by Rev. Harry Preston Ruppenthal.^1,2,3

Census*

Victor Franklin Funderburg appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Welton District, Mineral, West Virginia, ED 14, sheet 7A, occupation general contractor, renting, no radio, just married.¹

Obit

Victor Franklin's obituary was published in the Unknown newspepr on 5 October 1983:

Victor Franklin Funderburg, 78, 0f Miami, Fla., formerly of Martinsburg, died Wednesday at his home. Born April 20, 1905 in Burlington, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Funderburg and Abigal Ours Funderburg. He was a general contractor. He was a member of the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church in Miami and the Elks Lodge 778, Martinsburg.
Surviving are his wife, Oakla Ruppenthal Funderburg, at home; one daughter, Angela Brannan, Miami, Fla; one brother, Charles Funderburg, Burlington; two sisters, Lucy Martin Funderburg, Keyser and Mary Woodworth, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Rosedale Funeral Chapel with Dr. Richard C. Slider officiating with burial in the Rosedale Cemetery.⁴

Death*

He died on 5 October 1983 at Miami, Dade, Florida, at age 78; buried at the Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.^1,2,3

Family

Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal b. 4 Jun 1909, d. 28 Mar 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 October 1983.

Marlin William McBee Jr.¹

M, b. 10 May 1928, d. 16 February 2000

Father

Marlin W. McBee¹ b. 21 Feb 1900, d. 13 Nov 1989

Mother

Lillie B. Lopp¹ b. 28 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1976

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Marlin William McBee Jr. was born on 10 May 1928 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Death

He died on 13 February 2000 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.²

Obit*

Marlin William's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 16 February 2000:

Marlin William McBee, Jr., 71, of Martinsburg, WV, died Sunday, February 13, 2000 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg. Born in Morgan County on May 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Marlin W. Sr. and Lillie Lopp McBee. He was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School and attended both Potomac State College, Keyser, WV and Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was previously employed by Fairchild Industries, Hagerstown, the Veterans Administration, Martinsburg, and was retired from the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 14, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 120 and VFW Post 896.
He is survived by two sons, Denis Paige McBee of Ann Arbor, MI and Robert Alan McBee of Eldersburg, MD; three daughters, Rebecca Kay Shepherd of Mayhill, NM, Marilyn Ann Cox of Catonsville, MD and Sheila Jean Hollis of Gerrardstown, WV; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Bobbie McBee of Berkeley Springs, WV; two sisters, Ida Lea Gray and Marian Park, both of Berkeley Springs; former wife, Jean McBee of Catonsville, MD; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two children; one daughter, Marjorie Gay; one son, Marlin Brent McGee; one granddaughter, Sallie Rebecca Shepherd; one brother, James Lester McBee; one infant brother; and one sister, Mildred Louise McBee. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 18, at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, the Rev. Hennis Fox officiating. Interment will be in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 February 2000.

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹

M, b. 27 December 1889, d. 22 June 1970

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber was born on 27 December 1889 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of George Edward and Molly Hinckle Weber.¹

Marriage*

He married Laura Grace McBee, daughter of John William McBee and Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, on 28 March 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Census*

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.³

Death*

He died on 22 June 1970 at New Hope, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 80; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Obit

Oscar Brent (O.B.)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 24 June 1970:

Death came peacefully during sleep early Monday morning to Oscar Brent "Obie" Weber, 80, well-known educator and businessman, at his home in New Hope. Born in Morgan County; December 27, 1889, he was the son of the late George Edward and Molly Hinckle Weber. He received his education in the new Hope Grade School and at Shepherd College and he taught school from 1907 until 1911 and had been a substitute teacher since that time. He was elected a director of the Peoples Mutual Fire Insurance Company of West Virginia in 1912 and in 1914 was elected president of the company, a position he has served in ever since.
Weber was a past president of the Morgan County Farm Bureau, the Morgan County Fair Association and of the Morgan County Board of Education. He has also been a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. for 53 years. He had served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church since 1914 and as an elder of the Berkeley Springs Church until May 13, 1928, when he became elder of the newly formed Church at New Hope, a position he held until the time of his death. Mr. Weber served in all the courts of the church having been commissioned to the general assembly in 1949.
A well-known educator, he was made secretary of the Allen District Board of Education in 1912, serving until 1924. In 1933, he was appointed to the first county unit board by Dr. W.W. Trent and served four years until resigning to accept employment in Baltimore, Md. In 1948, he was elected to the Board of Education in Morgan County and had compiled a total of 36 years of board service, making him the oldest member in number of year's service in West Virginia. He had been a director on the West Virginia Board Association for four years.
He also served diligently as a member of the administrative committee for the Rumsey Vocational School which has been built near Hedgesville and will begin operating this fall. In addition, Weber worked for 23 years for the Continental Can Company as a specialized mechanic, traveling over five states designing, building and installing the machinery in three states.
He married the former Laura Grace McBee on March 28, 1911, who survives at the home. In addition to his wife, survivors include seven sons-Fred Weber, Philadelphia, Pa; Glenn S. Weber, and Donald Weber, Vienna, Va; Lloyd E. Weber, Orlando, Fla; Bruce L. Weber, Arlington, Va; and Calvin J. and Elmer e. Weber, both of Berkeley Springs; three daughters-Mrs. Nearissa Carper, Martinsburg; Mrs. Geraldine Willard and Mrs. June Brown, both of Berkeley Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Bryant, Arlington; Mrs. Eleanor Johnson, Winchester, Va; 17 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The body is at the Hunter Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs with services conducted Wednesday; at 2 p.m. at the new Hope Presbyterian Church by his pastor, the Rev. Thomas W. Jackson. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohr's Crossroads.¹

Family

Laura Grace McBee b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Children

Nearissa M. Weber² b. 19 Mar 1912, d. 10 May 2006
Charles F. Weber² b. 10 Jun 1913, d. c 6 May 1990
Glenn S. Weber² b. 7 Nov 1915, d. 15 Feb 2011
Oscar Donald Weber² b. 11 Jul 1917, d. 3 Oct 2002
George W. Weber² b. 1919
Lloyd E. Weber⁴ b. 15 Jan 1921, d. 22 Dec 1986
Bruce L. Weber³ b. 1922
Geraldine M. Weber³ b. 1923
June Weber³ b. 1925
Calvin Julian Weber⁴ b. 14 Sep 1925, d. 7 Nov 1994

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 June 1970.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Nearissa M. Weber¹

F, b. 19 March 1912, d. 10 May 2006

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

27 Jul 2007

Birth*

Nearissa M. Weber was born on 19 March 1912 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Nearissa M. Weber appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.³

Residence*

Nearissa M. Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; married name Carper.⁴

Death*

She died on 10 May 2006 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 94.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weber, 8 November 1978.

Charles F. Weber¹

M, b. 10 June 1913, d. circa 6 May 1990

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Charles F. Weber was born on 10 June 1913 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Death

He died in October 1917 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, at age 4; buried at the Greenwood United Methodist Cemetery.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles F. Weber appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.⁴

Obit*

Charles F.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 6 May 1990:

Charles Frederick "Fred" Weber, passed away on May 1, 1992 after suffering a severe heart attack on April 26. He was born on June 10, 1913 near Berkeley Springs, son of the late O.B. and Laura Grace (McBee) Weber. He graduated from the Berkeley Springs High School and went on to the University of West Virginia in Morgantown where he earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1936 and was also elected to Tau Beta Pi.
From his early years, his work centered around the manufacturing of tin cans and ultimately led to his employment with Crown Cork and Seal Co. for 47 years. His work took him to many of the company's plants across the United States and to several foreign countries. At a young age he was baptized and later joined the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Morgan County. After going to Philadelphia, Pa., he transferred his membership to the Arch Street Presbyterian Church where he eventually was elected to the board of trustees. In 1954 he joined the Mayfair United Presbyterian Church where he served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, member of the board of session and sang in the choir.
He is survived by his wife, the former Katherine Williams; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn Ruth) Clark and Mrs. Scott (Margaret Ellen) Manaker; one granddaughter, five brothers, Glenn Weber of Oakton, Va., Bruce Weber of Arlington, Va., Don, Calvin and Edmund Weber of Berkeley Springs; three sisters, Nearissa Carper of Martinsburg, Geraldine Willard and June Brown of Berkeley Springs and many nieces nephews grand nieces and nephews.²

Death

He died on 1 May 1992 at age 78.^5,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 6 May 1992.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 October 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Glenn S. Weber¹

M, b. 7 November 1915, d. 15 February 2011

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Glenn S. Weber was born on 7 November 1915 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

Residence*

Glenn S. Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Oakton, Fairfax, Virginia.³

Death*

He died on 15 February 2011 at Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, at age 95.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weber, 8 November 1978.

Oscar Donald Weber¹

M, b. 11 July 1917, d. 3 October 2002

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Oscar Donald Weber was born on 11 July 1917 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Oscar Donald Weber appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.³

Marriage*

Oscar Donald Weber married Dola Layfaun Shade between 1940 and 1950 at West Virginia.⁴

Residence*

Oscar Donald Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia.⁵

(Witness) Obit

He witnessed the Obit of Dola Layfaun Shade on 12 June 1991 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Dola Layfaun Weber, 70, of Berkeley Springs did Saturday, June 8, 1991 at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. Born February 14, 1921, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clinton and Minnie Davison Shade. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Weber Tire Co; a member of the Vienna Presbyterian Church and she was the past queen of the Daughters of the Nile.
She is survived by her husband O.D. Weber; two daughters, Doris Barve of new Alexandria, Pa., and Debra Clark of Fairfax, Va; two sons, Donald Weber of Vienna, Va., and Dennie Weber of Centerville, Va; two sisters, Naomi Shank of Gainesboro, Va., and Leona Jones of Winchester, Va; one brother, Church Shade of Port Republic, Va; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter James officiating. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery.⁴

Death*

Oscar Donald Weber died on 3 October 2002 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, at age 85; buried at the Greenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery.²

Obit

Oscar Donald's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 9 October 2002:

Oscar Donald "O.D." Weber, 85, of Winchester, VA, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at Winchester Medical Center, VA. He was born in Morgan County on July 11, 1917, the son of the late Oscar Brent Weber and the late Laura Grace McBee Weber. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Dora Shade Weber in 1991. He was a Berkeley Springs High School 1935 graduate. He was owner and operator of the Weber Tire Company for 42 years in Fairfax, VA, before retiring on a farm in Morgan County. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of DeFord Masonic Lodge #88, A.F. & A.M., Berkeley Springs; Scottish Rite, 32nd Mason Martinsburg; and Kena Shrine Temple, Fairfax, VA.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Wade-Weber of Winchester, VA; two daughters, Doris Weber Barbe of Greensburg, PA and Debra Grace Clark, of Fairfax, VA; two sons, Donald Leon Weber of Warrenton, VA and Dennis Lee Weber of Virginia Beach, VA; one step-daughter, Phoebe Hovermale Eastman of Bremerton, WA; three sisters, Nearissa Carper, Geraldine Willard and June Brown, all of Berkeley Springs, three brothers, Glenn S. Weber of Vienna, VA, Bruce Weber of Arlington, VA, and Ed Weber of Berkeley Springs, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Berkeley Springs, with Rev. Robert Osborne officiating. Interment was in Green United Methodist Church Cemetery. Graveside military services were conducted by DeFord Masonic Lodge, Martinsburg. Arrangements by Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs.²

Family

Dola Layfaun Shade b. 14 Feb 1921, d. 8 Jun 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 October 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 June 1991.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weber, 8 November 1978.

George W. Weber¹

M, b. 1919

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

George W. Weber was born in 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George W. Weber appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.²

Residence*

George W. Weber lived before 1970; not mentioned in father's obituary.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, O.B. Weber, 24 June 1970.

Lloyd E. Weber^1,2

M, b. 15 January 1921, d. 22 December 1986

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

30 Nov 2003

Birth*

Lloyd E. Weber was born on 15 January 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.²

Death*

Lloyd E. Weber died on 22 December 1986 at Orlando, Orange, Florida, at age 65.^1,3

Obit

Lloyd E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 31 December 1986:

Lloyd E. Weber, 65, formerly of Berkeley Springs, now Orlando, Fla., died December 22, 1986, in Orlando. Born January 15, 1921, in Berkeley Springs, he ws the son of the late O.B. and Grace McBee Weber. He was a graduate of the Bath District High School and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Berkeley Springs. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy with overseas duty in the Pacific. He retired after 20 years service in the U.S. Navy. After retiring he worked under Civil Service at the McCoy Air force Base in Orlando, retiring on disability. A Scottish Tie Mason, he was a member of Deford Lodge No. 88 in Berkeley Springs, Bahai Temple in Orlando, and a charter member of the Tin Lizzie Unit.
Surviving are a son, David Weber, Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren; three sisters, Nearissa Pat Carper Martinsburg, Geraldine Willard, Berkeley Springs and June Brown, Syracuse, Ind; six brothers, Fred Weber, Philadelphia, Glenn Weber, Oakton, Va., Don Weber, Vienna, Va., Bruce Weber, Arlington, Va., and Calvin and Edmund Weber, both of Berkeley Springs, and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Hawthorne Funeral Home, in Orlando, Fla. On December 29. A memorial service will be held in Berkeley Springs at the Presbyterian Church on January 11 at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs at the convenience of the family.³

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 31 December 1986.

Calvin Julian Weber^1,2

M, b. 14 September 1925, d. 7 November 1994

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Calvin Julian Weber was born on 14 September 1925 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.²

Marriage*

Calvin Julian Weber married Helen Marie Waugh, daughter of Gilbert Oliver Waugh and Laura Elsie Hoyle, circa 1946 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Death*

Calvin Julian Weber died on 7 November 1994 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 69; buried at Greenway Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Calvin Julian's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 17 November 1994:

Calvin Julian Weber, 69, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, November 7, 1994, in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. He ws the son of the late Oscar Brent and Laura Grace (McBee) Weber. He was a member of the Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church.
He worked as supervisor of the Woodworking Department at Victor Products Corporation, Gichner and Commercial Shearing, both in Berkeley Springs, Prowler Travel Trailers in Hancock, Md., Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown, and Wilderness Travel Trailers in Williamsport, Md., until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1483, Risinger-Stotler VFW Post No 4019 and Alderton-Dawson American legion Post No. 60, all in Berkeley Springs.
Surviving are one son, Wayne J. Weber of Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Dianna M. Diehl of Berkeley Springs; four brothers, O.D. Weber of Berkeley Springs, Glen Weber of Vienna, Va., Bruce Weber of Fairfax, Va., and Elmer Weber of New Hope; three sisters, Nearissa Carper of Martinsburg, Geraldine Willard of New Hope, and June Brown of Berkeley Springs; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife, Helen Marie (Waugh) Weber in 1993; and three brothers, Fred, Lloyd and George Weber. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, at the Berkeley Springs Presbyterian church with the Rev. Dr. Tomas J. Jackson officiating. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery. Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1483 conducted services at 7:000 p.m. Wednesday, November 9 at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Hoe, Berkeley Springs. Memorial contributions to: Morgan County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 151, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.⁴

Family

Helen Marie Waugh b. 21 Feb 1925, d. 3 Nov 1993

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 November 1993.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 November 1994.

Laura Ruth Crosby¹

F, b. 3 January 1900, d. 25 February 1987

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Laura Ruth Crosby was born on 3 January 1900 at Lone Fountain, Augusta, Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 18 May 1921,her married name was Ruppenthal.^3,4

Marriage*

She married Virgil Harold Ruppenthal, son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 18 May 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. Harry Preston Ruppenthal.^3,5

(Witness) Census

Laura Ruth Crosby appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Virgil Harold Ruppenthal; ED 2, sheet 10B, occupation owner-confectionary store, owned home, radio, 2 children at home.⁶

Death*

Laura Ruth Crosby died on 25 February 1987 at Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, at age 87; buried at Greenway Cemetery.¹

Obit

Laura Ruth's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 March 1987:

Laura R. Ruppenthal, 87, of 3108 Octagon Ave., Sinking Spring, Pa., died on February 25, 1987, in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for one week. She was a widow of Virgil H. Ruppenthal, who died in 1967. Born in Lone Fountain, Va., she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Crosby. She was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Wyomissing.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Ann (Mrs. Robert W.) Hurlbrink, with whom she last resided, and Ruth Marie (Mrs. Sidney A.) Lanier, Bluffton, Texas; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The Hemminger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ruppenthal and her husband owned and operated the Fairfax Restaurant from 1921 to 1934. From 1933 to 1937 they operated a candy and peanut business next to the restaurant. They left Berkeley Springs in 1937 for Cumberland, Md. and started Ruppenthal's Music Service that served the tri-state area until 1952. They retired in 1955 to travel and live in the Florida Keys and Miami area.⁷

Family

Virgil Harold Ruppenthal b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 18 Jan 1969

Children

Ruth Marie Ruppenthal^6,5 b. 1922
Margaret Ann Ruppenthal⁶ b. 1927

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 4 March 1987.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 1 March 1987.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, 5 March 1987.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 152.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 March 1987.

Bruce L. Weber¹

M, b. 1922

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Bruce L. Weber was born in 1922 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.¹

Residence*

Bruce L. Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weber, 8 November 1978.

Geraldine M. Weber¹

F, b. 1923

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Geraldine M. Weber was born in 1923 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.¹

Residence*

Geraldine M. Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; married name Willard.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weer, 8 November 1978.

June Weber¹

F, b. 1925

Father

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber¹ b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Mother

Laura Grace McBee¹ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

June Weber was born in 1925 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.¹

Residence*

June Weber lived on 8 November 1978 at Decatur, Adams, Indiana; married name Brown.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Laura Weber, 8 November 1978.