Obituaries

Raymond L. Bell, Sr.

Raymond L. “Buddy” Bell, Sr., 75, of Bloomingdale, Ohio died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Trinity West ER.  He was born January 8, 1934 in Fernwood, OH a son of the late William A. and Hazel I. Matthews Bell.  He was a member of Mingo Sportsman Club and FOP Lodge 97.  Preceding Buddy in death were four brothers Clarence “Sonny”, Sherman, William “Bo” and Clair “Pete” Bell and sister Myrtle “Punch” Bell.  Surviving are two sons Raymond L. Bell, Jr. of Wintersville, OH and Robert C. Bell of Steubenville, OH; two grandchildren including granddaughter Tara Mackenzie Bell; step daughter Tracy Gratzmiller of Bloomingdale, OH and former spouse Claudia Bell of Steubenville, OH.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Thursday 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. where a service will be held Friday 10 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. 

Date of Death:September 27, 2009