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Cecil Riffle
1908 - 1967

   

 
Father Birth Death  
Martin Miller Riffle Jul 13, 1876, Becca's Creek, Randolph Co., WV, son of Andrew Crouch Riffle and Elizabeth Ann Chewning Feb 4, 1955, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV m. Nov 4, 1899, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Anna Mattie Pritt Sep 20, 1879, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV Mar 22, 1946, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV   Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 

Siblings of Cecil Riffle
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Wirt Bruce Riffle Blanche May Riffle Cecil Riffle Armintie Riffle Frank Warrick Riffle Bernard Harris Riffle
 
  Birth Death Notes
Cecil Riffle Mar 18, 1908, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV Feb 24, 1967, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
m. Janie Mary Green - ( b. Jun 29, 1910, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Major Gaines Green and Alverdia Frances VanPelt ; d. Mar 6, 1983.  ?Married again to ?--Lindsay   ) - Dec 24, 1928, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 

Children of Cecil Riffle and Janie Mary Green
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Alva C Riffle Arling William Riffle Ava Louise Riffle Arnold Bruce Riffle Mary Frances Riffle Orville Major Riffle Shirley Mae Riffle Gerald Lee Riffle Neva Jean Riffle Karen Sue Riffle
 
Cecil Riffle
  1910 - 1920 - Census - Living with parents
 
1910 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.
# Child #
Child
living
Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath
Birth Place
Moth
Riffle Martin M Head W M 33 M1 10     Farmer Annual farmer WV WV WV
Anna M Wife W F 30 M1 10 5 3 WV WV WV
Wirt B Son W M 7 S WV WV WV
Blanch Dau W F 6 S WV WV WV
Cecil Son W M 2 S WV WV WV
 
1920 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Riffle Martin Head W M 43 M Farmer Home farm WV WV WV
  Matie Wife W F 42 M   WV WV WV
  W Bruce Son W M 17 S   WV WV WV
  Blanche Dau W F 14 S   WV WV WV
  Cecil Son W M 12 S   WV WV WV
  Mintie Dau W F 9 S   WV WV WV
  Frank Son W M 6 S   WV WV WV
  Bernard Son W M 1 7/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1928 - Marries Janie Mary Green, Dec 24, 1928, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Cecil Riffle and Janie Mary Green

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  1930 - Census - Living next door to parents
 
1930 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Riffle Cecil Head W M 22   Farm laborer Farming WV WV WV
  Janie M Wife W F 19     WV WV WV
  Alva C Son W M 3/12     WV WV WV
  1940 - Census - Unable to locate this family in the 1940 Census.  I am not the only one.  I even searched using only first names with no luck.  They are still in Huttonsville according to WWII Registration for Cecil dated Oct 1940.  It appears as if Cecil's family was missed in this census.
 

WWII Registration for Cecil Riffle

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1950 U. S. Census, Mingo, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Riffle Cecil Head W M 42 M WV Farm Hand Farm
  Janie M Wife W F 40 M WV  
  Alta C Son W M 20 Nev WV Farm Hand Farm
  Arling W Son W M 18 Nev WV  
  Ava L Dau W F 16 Nev WV  
  Arnold B Son W M 14 Nev WV  
  Mary F Dau W F 12 Nev WV  
  Orval M Son W M 10 Nev WV  
  Shirley M Dau W F 8 Nev WV  
  Gerald L Son W M 5 Nev WV  
  Neva L Dau W F 3 Nev WV  
 
1967 - Cecil Riffle passes away, Feb 24, 1967, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Death Certificate for Cecil Riffle

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Obituary for Cecil Riffle

Beckley Post Herald, Wed, Mar 1, 1967

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Grave marker for Cecil Riffle and Janie Mary Green at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

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Cecil Riffle and Janie Mary Green
   
  Alva C Riffle - b. Dec 10, 1929, WV                   Still living in 2022, and as far as I can tell in April 2024

m.
Nancy K Thompson - ( b. Feb 24, 1938, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, daughter of William Elmer Thompson and Hilda Gottschling ; d. Dec 14, 2015, Medina, Medina Co., OH ) - ca 1960-1961, OH

Will be buried together at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmstead, Cuyahoga Co., OH
 
Alva C Riffle
  1930, 1950 - Census - Living with parents
  1960 - 1961 - Married Nancy K Thompson, OH -  Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973, Vol 601, Pg 450
  Last address 7107 Chatham Rd, Medina, OH.
 
Obituary for Nancy K Riffle
Nancy Riffle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com)
Accessed March 28, 2024
Nancy K. Riffle, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 in Medina.

Nancy was born February 24, 1938, in Cleveland, OH to the late William and Hilda (Gottschling) Thompson.

She retired from a supervisor position at the State Welfare Department in Cuyahoga County. Nancy loved to play the piano and took delight in her music. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling to Florida. But most of all, she loved her furry companion, Mitzi.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Alva “Al”, who worked at the GM Parma Plant; nephews Matthew and William Thompson; two great nieces; and brother William (Nancy) Thompson.

Family will receive friends Thursday, December 17th, from 6-8pm at the Waite and Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St, Medina. Burial will take place Friday, December 18th at 11:00am, at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Rd, North Olmsted, (please meet at cemetery front gate).  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406.
 

Grave marker for Alva C Riffle and Nancy K Thompson at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmstead, Cuyahoga Co., OH

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  Arling William Riffle - b. Dec 23, 1931, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Apr 7, 1983, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH

m.
Carolyn June Arbogast - ( b. Jan 6, 1938, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Amos Ross Arbogast and Verda Irene Swecker ; d. Nov 30, 2015, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH  ) - Sep 1, 1956, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Buried together at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH
 
Arling William Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1956 - Marries Carolyn June Arbogast, Sep 1, 1956, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Arling William Riffle and Carolyn Jun Arbogast

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Obituary for Carolyn June Riffle
https://www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/carolyn-riffle
Accessed March 28, 2024
Carolyn June Riffle, 77, a former resident of Garrettsville and for the past five years a resident of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna.

She was born January 6, 1938 in Elkins, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Amos Ross and Verda Irene (Swecker) Arobogast. On September 1, 1956 in Huttonsville, WV she was united in marriage to the late Arling William Riffle, Sr.

She is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Gromley of Ravenna, OH, and three sons, Jack Riffle of Medina, OH, Richard (Leslie) Riffle of Phoenix, AZ, and Michael (Michelle) Riffle of Garrettsville, OH
 and one sister, Marilyn (William) Waybright of Clinton, OH.

Preceding her in death were one son, Arling William Riffle, Jr., three sisters, Maxine Wood, Jewell (Edward) Michaels, Mary (Glen) Brown, and two brothers, Donald M and Eugene C Arbogast.

Mrs. Riffle was a homemaker and had been employed as a grocery clerk and bank teller for several local businesses.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 11 – 1 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. Services will follow at 1 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Park Cemetery.
 

Grave marker for Arling William Riffle and Carolyn June Arbogast at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH

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Children of Arling William Riffle and Carolyn June Arbogast
   
  Arling William Riffle, Jr - b. Aug 31, 1957, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 22, 2005.  Unknown burial location. Strongly suspect Park Cemetery, where daughter is.

m.
Sheila Annette Skaggs - ( b. Mar 10, 1958, Quinniment, Fayette Co., WV, daughter of Joseph Abraham Skaggs, Jr and Betty Lou Barker.  Married again to Dwayne Fincham, 1983 OH and had 2 children.  Married again to William T White ) - Sep 22, 1979, Portage Co., OH

m.
Mary E Sherbourne - ( b. Apr 2, 1961, Warren, Trumbull Co., OH, daughter of George Edward Sherbourne and Rose Marie Kovach.  Married first to Edward B Speaker.   Lived Antrim, NH 2021 ) - Sep 5, 1987, Portage Co., OH -- Divorces - Jun 27, 1996, Trumbull Co., OH 
 
Arling William Riffle, Jr
   
  Jessica Dawn Riffle - b. Jan 13, 1980, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH ; d. Jan 5, 2000, Windham, Portage Co., OH.  Buried at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH
 
Jessica Dawn Riffle
 
Yearbook photo of Jessica Riffle

1999 - Howland High School, Warren, Ohio
 

Grave marker for Jessica Dawn Riffle at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH

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  Jack Cecil Riffle - b. Apr 29, 1959, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH

m.
Rebecca Jean Gromley - ( b. Jul 6, 1958, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH, daughter of Verner Cecil Gromley and Yvonne Jane Keith ; d. Nov 28, 2023.  Buried at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH  ) - Dec 16, 1978, Portage Co., OH -- Divorces - Jan 4, 1988, Portage Co., OH
 
Jack Cecil Riffle
  cherished grandmother of Alyssa and Darren Welch, Caden, Logan, and Colt Bosela, Jada, Julian, and Jevon Simmons, and Bentley Riffle,
  Kimberly Nicole Riffle - b. Jun 8, 1983, OH                        

m.
Mark Robert Milburn - ( b. Aug 23, 1980, OH, son of George Robert Milburn and Randi Lynne Stevens  ) -
  Michelle Rachel Riffle - b. Jul 30, 1985, OH
  Suzanne Rebecca Riffle - b. Jul 30, 1985, OH         

m. or relationship with
Adam Russell Bosela - ( b. Dec 1, 1980, OH, son of Raymond Bosela, Jr and Michele Alys Shay ) -
  Bradley Jack Riffle - b. Sep 19, 1988, OH
  Rhonda June Riffle - b. Jan 26, 1961, Ravenna City, Portage Co., OH; d. Nov 9, 2020, OH

m.
Bruce William Gromley - ( b. Oct 23, 1949, PA, son of of Verner Cecil Gromley and Yvonne Jane Keith ; d. Jun 21, 2010, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH  ) - Apr 19, 1984, Portage Co., OH

Buried together at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH, Section P, Lot A5, Grave 2
 
Rhonda June Riffle
 
Obituary for Bruce W Gromley
https://www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Bruce-Gromley/Obituary
Accessed April 4, 2023
Bruce W. Gromley, 60, of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1949 in Pennsylvania to Vernon & Yvonne Gromley. Bruce was a self-employed painter.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda (Riffle) Gromley of Ravenna whom he married April 19, 1983 [stet]; daughters, Amanda of Windham and Corrin of Perrysburg; son, Brandon of Streetsboro; brother Jim (Sue) of Mantua; sisters, Marlene (Tom) Szbaga of Mantua; Keitha (Jim) Andrews of Hiram and Becky Riffle-Gromley of Ravenna; grandchildren, Olivia and Sky Fratena of Perrysburg.

Private services will be held. Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 has been entrusted with final arrangements.
   
  Amanda June Gromley - b. May 29, 1985, OH                    lives Windham   

m.
Jeremy Paul Ford - ( b. Dec 5, 1979, OH, son of Sandra Joan Ford   ) -
  Brandon Bruce Gromley - b. Feb 18, 1987, OH                 lives Streetsboro

relationship with -
Tessa Marie Ramsey - ( b. Sep 10, 1983, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, daughter of Kenneth Ramsey and Michelle Czarzasty ; d. Apr 21, 2023, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.  Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shalersville, Portage Co., OH ) -
 
Brandon Bruce Gromley
   
  Lilah Gromley - b. aft 2010
  Corrin Lynette Gromley - b. Dec 31 1988, OH                   lives Streetsboro

m. or relationship -
Brandon Lee Fratena - ( b. Nov 22, 1985, son of William Fratena, Jr and Lori Ellen Pettrey   ) -
 
Corrin Lynette Gromley
   
  Olivia Fratena - b. btwn 2006 - 2010
  Skye Fratena - b. btwn 2006 - 2010
   
  Richard Lee Riffle - b. Aug 2, 1965, OH

m. ???

m.
Leslie Lee Gill - ( b. May 27, 1974, daughter of Lorenzo Gill and Katherine --?    Married to Milton first      ) - Aug 8, 2006, Butler Co., OH   
  Michael Charles Riffle - b. Feb 1, 1971, OH

m.
Sheila Marie Way - ( b. Jan 31, 1964, daughter of David Lee Way and Evelyn Joy Henry Kacenski   Married first to Robert Charles Savago ) - Sep 23, 2000, Portage Co., OH
  Ava Louise Riffle - b. Apr 20, 1934, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Oct 28, 2022, Monterville, Randolph Co., WV

m.
James Junior Shrout - ( b. Aug 26, 1921, Valley Head, Randolph Co., WV, son of James Jacob Shrout and Esteline Leary ; d. Sep 19, 2000   ) - Dec 13, 1952, Mill Creek, Randolph Co., WV

Buried together at Mingo Cemetery, Mingo, Randolph Co., WV
 
Ava Louise Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1952 - Marries James Junior Shrout, Dec 13, 1952, Mill Creek, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Ava Louise Riffle and James Junior Shrout

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Obituary for Ava Louise Riffle Shrout
https://www.therandolphfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ava-Louise-Riffle-Shrout?obId=26255139
Accessed March 29, 2024
Ava Louise Riffle Shrout, 88, a resident of Monterville, passed from this life Friday, October 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family and under the care of West Virginia Caring.

Ava was born Friday, April 20, 1934, in Huttonsville, a daughter of the late Cecil Riffle and Janie Green Riffle. She married James Junior Shrout who preceded her in death in 2000. They were married for over fifty years.

Left to cherish her memory are three children, Kathy Raines, Charles Shrout, and Hunter Howell, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and five siblings, Alva Riffle, Arnold Riffle, Mary Barrick, Orville Riffle, and Neva Stanbrough.
Ava attended school and obtained her GED in Randolph County. She had been employed as a cook at Snowshoe Resort. Ava like to cook, clean, and sew. She was known for her love of all animals. Ava was a lifetime member of Point Mountain in Monterville.

Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 10:30 am until 11 am, the funeral hour. Rev. Marshall Williams will officiate and interment will follow in Mingo Cemetery.
   
Children of Ava Louise Riffle and James Junior Shrout
   
  Vonda Louise Shrout - b. Apr 1, 1953, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 16, 2016, Monterville, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Walter Ison Arbogast, Jr - ( b. May 28, 1945, Mabie, Randolph Co., WV, son of Walter Isom Arbogast and Ina Lee Reed  ; d. Dec 26, 2007, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV  ) - Sep 12, 1969, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV -- Divorces -- ca 1975

m.
Richard Lee Bika - ( b. Jun 5, 1942, WV, son of Charles Edward Bika and Ruby Jewell Greer ; d. Dec 23, 1992. Was married first to Phyllis Ann Tharp and had daughter April b. 1966  ) - Jun 2, 1980 Clifton Forge, VA

m.
Milburn Brent Henline - ( b. Oct 12, 1936, Parcoal, Webster Co., WV, son of John Jackson Henline and Ursula Weese ; d. Jun 7, 2007.  Was married first to Allene Lucinda Bonner and had 5 children with her.  ) - ca 1983 per obit

Buried with last husband Milburn at Mingo Cemetery, Mingo, Randolph Co., WV
 
Vonda Louise Shrout
 
Yearbook photo of Vonda Shrout

1968 - Tygarts Valley High School, Mill Creek, West Virginia
 
1969 - Marries Walter Ison Arbogast, Jr,  Jun 2, 1980 Clifton Forge, VA

Marriage license for Vonda Louise Shrout and Walter Ison Arbogast, Jr
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1980 - Marries Richard Lee Bika,  Jun 2, 1980 Clifton Forge, VA

Marriage license for Vonda Louise Shrout and Richard Lee Bika
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Obituary for Vonda Louise Shrout Henline
https://www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Vonda-Louise-Shrout-Henline?obId=825040
Accessed April 5, 2024
Vonda Louise Shrout Henline, 62, a resident of Monterville, passed from this life Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at home surrounded by family.

Vonda was born Wednesday, April 1, 1953 in Elkins, a daughter of the late James Junior Shrout and Ava Louise Riffle Shrout who survives in Monterville. She was married to Bud Henline who preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are seven children, Angela Raines and husband Jack of Belington, Richard Bika and girlfriend Christina Beverage of Monterville, Alan Henline and wife Pam of Omaha, NE, Trudy Harvey and husband Jimmy of Morgantown, Teresa Stalnaker and husband Jim, Brad Henline and Libby Dillon and husband Rick, all of Elkins;
sixteen grandchildren, Shasta, Jared, Hannah, Ricky, Nikki, Amanda, Brent, Dillon, Jessica, Casey, Joey, MaKayla, Ashley, Katlien, Madison, four great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Jaidynn, Mylah, and Ashton, two siblings, Kathy Lorrane Raines and Charles “Little Chuckie” Shrout, both of Elkins, and one special nephew, Hunter Howell.

Vonda attended school and graduated high school in Virginia. She had worked for Beta Shoe Company and as a secretary for the Air Force Recruiter in Elkins. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of Point Mountain Church where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed all sorts of crafting and making jewelry and dolls. She was very involved with the ladies of the Valley Head and Mingo communities in preparing meals for bereaving families. She loved her puppies too; Slugger, Precious, and Rascal.

A visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Monday, March 21, 2016 from 11A-1P, the funeral hour.
Rev. Marshall Williams will officiate and interment will follow in Mingo Cemetery.
 

Grave marker for Vonda Louise Shrout and Milburn Brent Henline at Mingo Cemetery, Mingo, Randolph Co., WV

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  Angela Sue Arbogast - b. Aug 1970       

m.
Jack David Raines - ( b. Jun 9, 1949, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Clyde Raines and Eunice Watson ; d. May 14, 2019, Pittsburgh, PA  ) - Aug 10, 1998
  Richard Neil Bika - b. Aug 1978

relationship with Christina D Beverage or Arbogast - ( b. Dec 1977   ) -
  Kathy Lorrane Shrout - b. Apr 1954               

m. Raines
 
Kathy Lorrane Shrout
 
Yearbook photo of Dathy [stet] Shrout

1968 - Tygarts Valley High School, Mill Creek, West Virginia
  https://www.theintermountain.com/news/local-news/2016/12/pleas-entered-in-drug-raid-case/
   
  Charles Junior Shrout - b. Jul 16, 1962 
  Arnold Bruce Riffle - b. Jan 6, 1936, WV                  Still living in 2022, and as far as I can tell, April 2024

m.
Judy Kay Flatter - ( b. Sep 8, 1942, daughter of Wilbur Kenneth Flatter and Mary Ellen Clapp ; d. Feb 25, 2004, Greenville, OH   ) - Aug 5, 1961, OH

Will be buried together at Abbottsville Cemetery, Abbottsville, Darke Co., OH
 
Arnold Bruce Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Yearbook photo of Arnold Bruce Riffle

1956-57 - Potomac State College, Keyser, West Virginia
 

Obituary Judy Kay Flatter Riffle

The Daily Advocate, Mar 7, 2004
   
Children of Arnold Bruce Riffle and Judy Kay Flatter
   
  Mary Michelle "Shelley" Riffle - b. Feb 9, 1962, Greenville, Clark Co., OH

m.
Dennis Kent Soward - ( b. Nov 23, 1955, OH, son of Warren Keiter Soward and Florence Irma Weiss    ) - Oct 14, 1989, Montgomery Co., OH
 
Mary Michelle "Shelley" Riffle
 
Yearbook photo of Shelley Riffle

1980 - Northmont High School, Clayton, Ohio
  Daniel Martin Soward - b. May 19, 1990, OH
 
Daniel Martin Soward
 
Yearbook photo of Daniel Soward

2006 - Franklin-Monroe High School, Pitsburg, Ohio
   
  Shaun Alexander Soward - b. Jul 28, 1993, OH
  Melissa Marie Riffle - b. Sep 23, 1963, OH

m.
Robert Bryan Young - ( b. Mar 9, 1958, IN, son of Elwin Eugene Young and Mary Evelyn Shellabarger    ) -
 
Melissa Marie Riffle
 
Yearbook photo of Melissa Riffle

1981 - Northmont High School, Clayton, Ohio
  Michaela Marie Young - b. Jun 18, 1996, OH           

m.
Chase Parker Grilliot - ( b. May 6, 1991, OH, son of Douglas James Grilliot and Doreen Kay Winger  ) - Oct 8, 2022, OH
   
  Mary Frances Riffle - b. May 29, 1938, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Paul Jerry Barrick - ( b. Oct 31, 1936, Bemis, Randolph Co., WV, son of Joseph Harrison Barrick and Florence Victoria Paugh ; d. Apr 29, 2009, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH    ) - Jul 15, 1967, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Will be buried together at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hinckley, Medina Co., OH
 
Mary Frances Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1967 - Marries Paul Jerry Barrick, Jul 15, 1967, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Mary Frances Riffle and Paul Jerry Barrick

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Obituary for Paul J Barrick
https://www.waitefuneralhome.com/obituary/362974
Accessed March 30, 2024
Paul J. Barrick, 72, of Hinckley, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Cleveland. He was born October 31, 1936 in Bemis, West Virginia.

Paul was a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a BSA volunteer and was involved in Teamsters. Paul enjoyed camping and traveling, and was a good family man.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Mary (nee Riffle) Barrick; sons, John Barrick of Virginia, Paul (Nicole) Barrick of Olmsted Falls; daughters, Anna Marie Barrick of Hampton, Virginia, Eloise Barrick of Hopewell, Georgia, and Geraldine Barrick of Mill Creek, West Virginia; grandchildren, Benjamin, Nathan, and Leilah; sister, Dorothy (Guy) Sentz of Pennsylvania; and brother, Thomas (Chris) Barrick of Shinnston West Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence (nee Paugh) Barrick; and brothers, Walter, Phillip and Robert.

Friends may call at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Road (Rt. 303 at I-71), Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friends may also call Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10 until the 11 A.M. funeral service at Granger United Methodist Church with Dr. Tom Joyce officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
 

Grave marker for Mary Frances Riffle and Paul Jerry Barrick at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hinckley, Medina Co., OH

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Children of Mary Frances Riffle and Paul Jerry Barrick
  Other than child Paul Joseph Barrick, the other 4 children mentioned in Paul's 2009 obit are like ghosts. They do not appear in city directories.  They do not appear to be in contact with each other through directories, even with Mary.  No presence in any databases on ancestry other than obituary for father. Only Paul appears in high school yearbook in Medina. No other Barrick's.  No marriage records that I can find.  All of the grandchildren belong to son Paul.

Were the other children adopted and actually have different last names??????  Was Paul Jerry Riffle married to someone first and these are his children from his first marriage???   Do they even really exist?? 
   
  Paul Joseph Barrick - b. Jul 31, 1972, OH                        of Olmsted Falls       

m.
Nicole Jean Sommerfeld - ( b. Mar 25, 1975, OH, daughter of Larry Robert Sommerfeld and Marilyn Joan Butz ) - Aug 7, 1999, Cuyahoga Co., OH
 
Paul Joseph Barrick
 
Yearbook photo of Paul Barrick

1987 - Highland High School, Medina, Ohio
  Benjamin Barrick - b. Jan 2003
  Nathan J Barrick - b. Jan 2003
  Leilah Barrick - b. ca 2007?
  John Barrick -  b.      ?Jan 1968?                      Steed????               of Virginia
  Anna Marie Barrick - b.                                    of Hampton, Virginia
  Eloise Barrick - b.                           of Hopewell, Georgia
  Geraldine Barrick - b.                     of Mill Creek, West Virginia;
  Orville Major Riffle - b. Apr 2, 1940, WV

m.
Janis Marie Sopata - ( b. Feb 10, 1948, OH, daughter of Frank Joseph Sopata and Elizabeth Catherine Basco     ) - ca 1968
 
Orville Major Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
   
Children of Orville Major Riffle and Janis Marie Sopata
   
  Scott Gregory Riffle - b. Sep 19, 1969, OH           

m.
Tracy Suzanne Hercsek - ( b. Aug 24, 1972, OH, daughter of John Henry Hercsek, Jr and Donna May Hummel  ) - Oct 19, 1996, Portage Co., OH
 
Scott Gregory Riffle
   
  Hannah N Riffle - b. Jul 23, 1999
  Evan Riffle - b.
  Gary James Riffle - b. Jun 9, 1972, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH ; d. Dec 9, 2015, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH.  Buried at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH             

m. or relationship with Lisa A Patterson ( maiden name Paxton? ) - ( b. Dec 1968   ) -  lives Garrettsville
 
Gary James Riffle
 
Obituary for Gary J Riffle
https://www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/gary-riffle
Accessed April 2, 2024

Gary J. Riffle, 43, of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly at his home on December 9, 2015. He was born on June 9, 1972 in Ravenna to Orville and Janis (Sopata) Riffle.

He was a great dad to his daughter! Gary was always willing to lend his time and talent to family and friends. He was much sought after for his mechanical and body work abilities. Gary could fix anything. He played his guitar at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at Mass in his youth.

Gary was survived by his parents; daughter, Amanda Riffle of Garrettsville; her mother, Lisa Patterson of Kent;
brother, Scott (Tracy) Riffle of Atwater; sister, Amy Riffle of Garrettsville; niece, Hannah and nephew, Evan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 6-8 PM and Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 12. 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville, Ohio with Father Stephen Zeigler officiating. Burial to follow at Park Cemetery in Garrettsville, Ohio.
 

Grave marker for Gary James Riffle at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH

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  Amanda Riffle - b. ca 2005
  Amy Jo Riffle - b. Mar 8, 1975, OH
  Shirley Mae Riffle - b. Oct 27, 1942, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Oct 25, 2008, Streetsboro, Portage Co., OH

m.
Willis Lewis Thomas - ( b. Oct 28, 1934, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, son of Frank Thomas and Alice Nixon ; d. Dec 12, 2009, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH  ) - Nov 21, 1964, Summit Co., OH

Buried together at Evergreen Cemetery, Streetsboro, Portage Co., OH
 
Shirley Mae Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1964 - Marries Willis Lewis Thomas, Nov 21, 1964, Summit Co., OH

Marriage license for Shirley Mae Riffle and Willis Lewis Thomas

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Obituary for Willis L "Willie" Thomas
https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/willie-thomas-obituary?id=15177952
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WILLIS L. "WILLIE" THOMAS, 75, of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.

He was born October 28, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Frank and Alice (Nixon) Thomas.

Willie has lived in Streetsboro for over 30 years and retired as a supervisor for Copperweld Steel in Warren. His enjoyment in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his son Travis (Sandy) Thomas of Streetsboro, grandchildren Megon, Sydney, Jeffery, Ryan, Travis, Jr., brother Ronald Thomas of Mantua and sister Stella Borinas of Poland, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Thomas in October of 2008, daughter Connie Thomas, brother Raymond Thomas and sister Virginia Boose.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Streetsboro, Ohio.
 

Grave marker for Shirley Mae Riffle and Willis Lewis Thomas at Evergreen Cemetery, Streetsboro, Portage Co., OH

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  Connie Lynn Thomas - b. Nov 23, 1965, Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., OH ; d. May 11, 2008, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH.  Buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH     

m.
Jimmie Lee Zemelka - ( b. Oct 7, 1970, OH, son of Jerry Lee Zemelka and Bernice Lou Bartlett  ) - Jul 31, 1998, Portage Co., OH
 
Connie Lynn Thomas
 
Yearbook photo of Connie Thomas

1984 - Streetsboro High School, Streetsboro, Ohio
 
Obituary for Connie Lynn Thomas Zemelka
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ohio/name/connie-zemelka-obituary?id=15188087
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Connie Lynn "Thomas" Zemelka, 42, of Ravenna passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

She was born November 23, 1965 in Bedford, Ohio to Willis L. and Shirley M. (Riffle) Thomas. She has lived in Ravenna the past 13 years. and was a 1984 graduate from Streetsboro High School.
Survivors include her parents, Willis and Shirley Thomas of Streetsboro; her husband of 10 years, Jimmie Zemelka; sons, Ryan, Jeffery Zemelka; daughters, Maegan, Sidney Thomas; brother, Travis L. Thomas of Streetsboro; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Bernice Zemelka of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters-in-law, Theresa Cline and Ginger Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Shorts Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel, where funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday May 15, 2008 with Pastor Gene Jolliff officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Ohio.
  Maegan Michelle Thomas - b. Jul 12, 1989, OH    (no father's name given)
  Sidney Marie Thomas - b. Oct 29, 1995, OH    (no father's name given)
  Ryan Lee Zemelka - b. Dec 31, 1998
  Jeffery Zemelka - b. ca 2006
  Travis Louis Thomas - b. Nov 13, 1969, OH       lives Mantua or Streetsboro   

m. or relationship with
Susan A Kostric - ( b. Sep 21 1954 , daughter of Adolph Martin Kostric and Tomiko--?  Married to Kenneth Laws and John E Swink first and had children with both  ) -

m.
Sandra Denise Bichsel- ( b. Mar 18, 1966, OH, daughter of Dennis A Bichsel and Camille Defoor  ; d. Feb 28, 2023.  Married to Mark Anthony Chuifo first  ) -
 
Travis Louis Thomas
   
  Travis Louis Thomas, Jr - b. Sep 12, 1995, OH  (mother Susan)
   
  Gerald Lee Riffle - b. Apr 5, 1945, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. May 10, 1999, Medina Co., OH

m.
Ellen Delaine Smith - ( b. Jan 9, 1944, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Bradford Carl Smith and Bernice Lee Vanscoy ( daughter of Erastus Brooksie Vanscoy (son of Elam P Vanscoy and Sarah Jane Isner) and Vernia E Isner (daughter of Adonijah N Isner and Martha E Kittle)) Was married to Albert Michael Collins first and had son Michael and daughter Phyllis ) ; d. Oct 22, 1990, Durham, Durham Co., NC   ) - Nov 26, 1971

m.
Rebecca OHill Sage - ( b. Oct 19, 1943, daughter of Ray Lewis Sage and Mildred Rebecca Gibson.  Married to Vaughn first ) - Nov 20, 1992, Medina Co., OH

Buried with first wife Ellen at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Gerald Lee Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
Obituary for Gerald Lee Riffle
From Find A Grave page.  No source given
Gerald Lee Riffle, age 54, of Catham Township, Ohio, formerly of Randolph County, died Monday, May 10, 1999, in Medina General Hospital, following a sudden illness.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the LaGrange Community Church, the Disabled American Veterans No. 72 of Medina, Ohio, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Mr. Riffle was born April 5, 1945, in Randolph County, a son of the late Cecil and Janie Green Riffle.

He married Rebecca Sage-Vaughn, formerly of Slatyfork.

Surviving him are his wife; a daughter, Phyllis Johnson, of Burlington, North Carolina; a son, Michael Collins, Hatfield, Pennsylvania; two stepsons, Johnny Vaughn, Wilmington, Delaware, and Heath Vaughn, Randolph, Ohio; five sisters, Ava Shrout, Monterville, Mary Barrick, Hinckley, Ohio, Shirley Thomas, Streetsboro, Ohio, Neva Stanboro, Dunedin, Florida, and Karon New, Huttonsville; three brothers, Alva Riffle, Medina, Ohio, Arnold Riffle, Arcanum, Ohio, and Orville Riffle, Garretsville, Ohio; six step-sisters, Darlene Thompson Huttonsville, Lola Sharp, Judy Arbogast, Della Brown, and Ruby Lindsay, all of Valley Head, and Louise Croston, Mill Creek; six step-brothers, Robert, Willie, Thomas, Stanley and John Lindsay, all of Valley Head, and Billie Lindsay, Huttonsville; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Arling Riffle, and a granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at the F. E. Runner Funeral Home in Elkins Friday afternoon by the Rev. Marshall Williams. Burial was at Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville.
 

Grave marker for Ellen Delaine Smith and Gerald Lee Riffle at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

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  Neva Jean Riffle - b. May 14, 1947, WV         Still living, as far as I can tell, with husband Steven in Dunedin, FL. Apr 2024

m.
David Vernon Aston - ( b. Feb 18, 1942, Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., OH, son of Aaron Donald Aston and Myrtle Eleanor Quayle ; d. Jul 12, 2005, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.  Married again to Frances Gail Hampton ) - 1969 - 1970 - Cuyahoga Co., OH -- Divorces - Feb 5, 1974, Pasco Co., FL

m.
Steven Lee Stanbrough - ( b. Oct 17, 1942, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, son of Howard Lincoln Stanbrough, Jr and Lorraine Maxine Baker.  Was married first to Janet Michele Pettus and had 3 children  ) - Jul 26, 1974, Pinellas Co., FL
 
Neva Jean Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
   
   
  Karen Sue Riffle - b. Oct 24, 1955, WV ; d. Nov 1, 2014, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Carl Ellsworth New - ( b. Aug 15, 1946, East Dailey, Randolph Co., WV, son of Audie Ellsworth New and Mary Belle Hogue  ; d. Feb 9, 2023, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Was married first to Anita Connie Hernandez and had daughter Consuelo and son Audie   ) -
 
Karen Sue Riffle
 
Yearbook photo of Karen Riffle

1971 - Tygarts Valley High School, Mill Creek, West Virginia
 
Obituary for Karen Sue Riffle

Karen Sue Riffle New, 59, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Karen had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.

She was the daughter of Cecil Riffle and Janie Marie Riffle. Karen is survived by her husband Carl Ellsworth New of Huttonsville; son, Patrick Brian New and wife Elizabeth New of Huttonsville , Three grandchildren Charlie, Kelly, and Craig New.

Karen's request for cremation was honored.
 
  Patrick Brian New - b. Jun 1980                   lives Huttonsville          

m.
Charlotte Elizabeth Anabel Costlow - ( b. May 10, 1981, daughter of Griffith Luallen Costlow, Jr and Jennifer Susan Thomas  ) -
 
Patrick Brian New
   
  Charles Wayne New - b. Apr 2000
  Kelly New - b.                        m. or still engaged to B J Arbogast, Jr     have daughter born 2023
  Craig New - b.
   
   
 
 
1930 U. S. Census,              West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M     Laborer coal mine WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
1940 U. S. Census,                  West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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