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     Bartley Guy Rosenbaum was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-38-0346.³ He married Helen L. Sams, daughter of Elmer Otto Sams and Marie Hudnall.^1,5,6 Bartley Guy Rosenbaum was born on December 26, 1925 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7 He died on April 12, 1994 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^3,7,4 He Bartley Guy Rosenbaum, former mayor of East Bank and a big supporter of hometown football, died Tuesday at home of cancer. He was 68. "Everybody in town admired him," East Bank Mayor Chuck Blair said today. Rosenbaum was a native of East Bank and lived there all his life. He served as mayor from 1967 to 1969. For many years he worked hard for the East Bank High School Boosters Club at football games, said East Bank football coach Ralph Hensley. Hensley said Rosenbaum would collect the food, set it up, then work in the concession stand. The money raised by concessions went to recondition equipment for the East Bank Pioneers and feed them a pre-game meal. "He was a very warm, extroverted-type person," Hensley said Rosenbaum's interest in food went further - from the mid-60s until a few years ago he owned and operated the Outside Inn, a sandwich shop next to East Bank Junior High School. It was a popular lunch place with students during the years when there was no policy to keep them on campus, Hensley said. Rosenbaum also ran a car wash next to the restaurant. Several years ago Rosenbaum was also co-owner of Rodan Construction Co., his son Mike, also of East Bank, said today. Rosenbaum was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Coalburg, and the American Legion, Ed Brown Post 80. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Also surviving: daughters, Galla Spires of Charleston and Sister Mary Ann Rosenbaum, S.S.J., of Wheeling; three grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with the Rev. Howard Bich officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on April 14, 1994.⁴

     Galla Jean Rosenbaum was born on October 3, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of February 2, 1980,her married name was Spires.² She married Keith Spires on February 2, 1980.² Galla Jean Rosenbaum died on August 20, 2016 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.² She Galla Jean Spires, 63, of Waynesburg, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She left this world peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her close family. She was a beautiful, smart, strong and caring woman who modeled love and kindness to many. Mrs. Spires was born October 3, 1952, in Charleston, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bartley Guy and Helen Sams Rosenbaum. She grew up in East Bank, W.Va., where she graduated from East Bank High School. She attended West Virginia Institute of Technology and Morris Harvey College. On February 2, 1980, she married Keith Spires, who survives. Mrs. Spires worked as a medical secretary for several doctors. She later worked as a pharmacy tech at McCracken Pharmacy in Waynesburg. She had previously resided in East Bank, Charleston, and Huntington, W.Va., until moving to Waynesburg in 1997. Mrs. Spires was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Waynesburg. She loved life and her friends and family. She enjoyed shopping and gardening. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Julie (Tim) Miller of Washington; a brother, Michael Rosenbaum of Hernshaw, W.Va; her sister, Sister Mary Ann Rosenbaum, C.S.J., of Wheeling, W.Va; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Spires also leaves her beloved dogs, Bella and Bleu. At the request of the deceased, private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. on August 23, 2016.²

     John Quinton Blair and Arrietta Mae Young were divorced.³ John Quinton Blair was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-50-7444.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1933 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Arrietta Mae Young, daughter of Edgar Allen Young and Marie Hudnall, on September 17, 1955 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ John Quinton Blair died on March 17, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^4,2 He John Q. Blair, 77, of East Bank passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. John was born March 18, 1933 in East Bank. He was the son of the late Quinton and May Wolfe Blair. John was also preceded in death by son, Mark Lee Blair (stillborn); brother, Henry; and sister, Betty Kuhl. John was a member of East Bank Methodist Church, where for several years he prepared lunch on Tuesday for the seniors in the area. He belonged to the Odd Fellows, located in Montgomery. He was a life member of the VFW, due to serving in the Army and being stationed in Germany. He was a 1951 graduate of East Bank High School. John retired from Appalachian Power Company in 1992, after about 39 years of service. John enjoyed Las Vegas, the dog track, and watching sports on TV. Surviving family: wife, Billie J. Keenan Blair; sister, Hattie and brother-in-law, Edgel Grose, of Wheeling; nephews, Terry Blair (fiancee, Jennifer McClure) of Kanawha City, Charles Grose of Tampa, Fla., and Yancey Ney of East Bank; niece, DeAnn (Don) Taylor of Wheeling; and aunt, Rethal Wolfe of Chelyan. John was a very giving person and was always there for his friends. We would like to thank the staff of CAMC Memorial, Montgomery General Hospital and Montgomery Extended Care for the kindness and care that was given John during his illness. Also a special thank you goes to Dr. Duncan and Dr. Stanton. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, with the Rev. Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow the services in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on March 19, 2011.²

     Mark Lee Blair was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He died on August 1, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 1, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³

     Her married name was Price.³ Susan Gatrice Crowe was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She married Unknown Price.³ Susan Gatrice Crowe was born on May 24, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of circa 1994,her married name was George.³ She married John R. George circa 1994.³ Susan Gatrice Crowe died on December 16, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 45.³ She PRINCETON — Mrs. Susan G. George, 45, of 105 Damewood Avenue, Princeton, died Thursday evening, Dec. 16, 1999, at Princeton Community Hospital following a sudden illness. Born May 24, 1954, at Princeton, she was the daughter of Perry and Louise Sarver Crowe of Hill Street in Princeton. She was a lifelong resident and received her education in Princeton. She was a receptionist for Murphy Insurance Agency in Princeton and was of the Baptist faith. Susan was a loving wife, a devoted daughter, mother and sister, a caring friend and a person who loved living. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crafts and going to concerts. Survivors: her parents, Perry and Louise Crowe of Princeton; her husband of five years, John R. George; her loving children, Troy C. Price and Shelicia Billings, both of Princeton; her stepchildren, Tasha and Shantel George, both of South Carolina; her loving sisters, Brenda K. Crowe and Jennifer L. Crowe, both of Princeton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with Rev. Archie Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton. Friends may call Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Greg Thomason, Rick Lowry, Scott Kephart, Jim Dent, Jamie Smith and Jay Lawson. on December 19, 1999.³

     Brenda Kay Crowe was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 6, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on January 27, 2015 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.² She PRINCETON — Brenda Kay Crowe, 65, of Barker Street, Princeton, died suddenly early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015 at her home. Born February 6, 1949 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Perry Crowe and Margaret Louise Sarver Crowe. She was also preceded in death by a sister Susan Crowe. Brenda was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School, Class of 1967. She had been a devoted caretaker of her parents. Brenda was loving and caring to her sister, nephew, niece and cherished her great niece Natalia. Brenda will be remembered as always being sweet and sincere and a humble person. She always had a smile and was caring and helpful to all. Brenda was nurturing and devoted to her family and friends in everything she did. She always looked at life positively and with optimism. She was a kind and true lady. She is survived by her loving and devoted sister, Jennifer L. Crowe; her nephew Troy C. Price and niece, Shelicia N. Billings who cherished and loved her dearly. A very special great niece, Natalia E. Carl who was the absolute joy in her life. A very dear friend, Beverly L. Whitt whom she dearly loved like a sister. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 31, 2015 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery on the Halls Ridge Road near Princeton. Serving as her pallbearers will be Tim Blankenship, Butch McPeak, Steve Crowe, Troy Price, Jackie Barker andf Gary Hamm. on January 29, 2015.²