Obituaries

Eugene "Gene" Groves

Eugene “Gene” Groves, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio died Friday, September 12, 2008 at Weirton Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1935 in Tyler County, WV a son of the late William I. and Iva Dennis Groves.  Gene spent his entire life being a devoted family man, husband, father, grandfather and a great friend.  He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Christian by faith and served as a Corporal in the Marines during the Korean War.  Gene retired from Atlas Gas Products after 44 years of service as plant manager.  After retiring Gene spent most of his time raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Team Donna’s Destroyers.  Preceding Gene in death was his wife Joann B. Groves.  Surviving are two daughters Donna (Bill Gualtiere) Groves and Connie (John) Palmeri all of Wintersville, OH; granddaughter Kaylie Jo Palmeri of Wintersville, OH; brother William “Bill” (Lucille) Groves of Steubenville, OH; three sisters Geraldine Mecannic of Toronto, OH, Lucille (Carl) Haught of Reader, WV and Debbie (Dale) Salsberry of Bloomingdale, OH and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. with Rev. Edmondo Stabene officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben. 

Date of Death: September 12, 2008