McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Dominic Samuel Asaro Sr

1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dominic Samuel Asaro
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Pratt City, Alabama, USA
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1907
Residence Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Carter Coal Company
Weight: 145
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Thelma Mae Asaro
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Dominic Samuel Asaro Self (Head)
Thelma Mae Asaro Wife"


Thelma Mae Davis

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Darlington SC; 8 Aug 2012.
" Thelma Mae Asaro
Birth 24 Apr 1912
Death 28 Mar 1985 (aged 72)
Burial
Darlington Memory Gardens
Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina"


Julianna Alexander

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julianna Andrego
[Julianna Arvidson]
[Julianna Alexander]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1939
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginia
[Gary McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 3 Apr 2002
Father: Andrew Alexander
Mother: Mary J Levechuck
SSN: 292323817
Notes: Aug 1953: Name listed as JULIANNA ANDREGO;
May 1958: Name listed as JULIANNA ARVIDSON"
2. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julianna Arvidson
[Julianna Andrego]
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1939
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44004
Death Date: 3 Apr 2002
Death Time: 06:36 PM
Hospital of Death: Mt Carmel Hospital-East
Death Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 038671
Age at Death: 62
Registrar's Certificate Number: 03795
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 9 May 2002
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Father's Surname: Andrego
Mother's Maiden Name: Levchuck
Marital Status: Married
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Primary Registration District: 2501"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RMH; 17 Jun 2012.
" Julianna Andrego Arvidson
Birth 6 Oct 1939
West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Apr 2002 (aged 62)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio"

Additional Information Posted:
"parents: Andrego,​ Levchuck
wife of Dennis C Arvidson"


Julianna Alexander

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julianna Andrego
[Julianna Arvidson]
[Julianna Alexander]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1939
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginia
[Gary McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 3 Apr 2002
Father: Andrew Alexander
Mother: Mary J Levechuck
SSN: 292323817
Notes: Aug 1953: Name listed as JULIANNA ANDREGO;
May 1958: Name listed as JULIANNA ARVIDSON"
2. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julianna Arvidson
[Julianna Andrego]
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1939
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44004
Death Date: 3 Apr 2002
Death Time: 06:36 PM
Hospital of Death: Mt Carmel Hospital-East
Death Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 038671
Age at Death: 62
Registrar's Certificate Number: 03795
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 9 May 2002
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Father's Surname: Andrego
Mother's Maiden Name: Levchuck
Marital Status: Married
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Primary Registration District: 2501"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RMH; 17 Jun 2012.
" Julianna Andrego Arvidson
Birth 6 Oct 1939
West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Apr 2002 (aged 62)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio"

Additional Information Posted:
"parents: Andrego,​ Levchuck
wife of Dennis C Arvidson"


William D. "Bill" Graham

1. "Princeton Times" ;Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON -- William D. "Bill" Graham, 78, of 102 Oliver Avenue, Princeton, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 12, 2006 at the Bland County Nursing Home in Bastian, Va., following a two-year battle with a malignant brain tumor.
Bill was born in Wilcoe, Dec. 18, 1927. He was the son of the late Joseph B. and Bertha Gray Spence Graham. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. In 1955, he returned to Princeton and was employed by Smith Transfer of Bluefield and later transferred to Louisville, Ky. with American Freight Lines. After retirement, he worked for Nash Finch of Falls Mills and at the time of his illness he was employed, transporting cars for Ramey's of Princeton.
For over 50 years, Bill has been a faithful member of the Princeton Church of God. He was a dedicated Christian, husband, father and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby J. Thornton Graham in 1954; three sisters, Inez Robertson, Katherine (Tack) Schrader and Nellie Sizemore.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife of 50 years, Helen Pennington Graham; one son, William "Bill" Graham Jr. and wife Linda of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sisters, Bertha Herbert of Chicago, Ill., Allyne Swim and husband Ed of Princeton; several nieces and nephews. Also, a faithful fishing friend, Pete Artis, who brought much pleasure to Bill as they fished together over 27 years.
A service to celebrate the life of Bill Graham will be held 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Reverend Ernest C. Pennington officiating, assisted by our pastors, the Reverend Derek Wilson and Dr. Ray Hurt. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton."


William D. "Bill" Graham

1. "Princeton Times" ;Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON -- William D. "Bill" Graham, 78, of 102 Oliver Avenue, Princeton, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 12, 2006 at the Bland County Nursing Home in Bastian, Va., following a two-year battle with a malignant brain tumor.
Bill was born in Wilcoe, Dec. 18, 1927. He was the son of the late Joseph B. and Bertha Gray Spence Graham. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. In 1955, he returned to Princeton and was employed by Smith Transfer of Bluefield and later transferred to Louisville, Ky. with American Freight Lines. After retirement, he worked for Nash Finch of Falls Mills and at the time of his illness he was employed, transporting cars for Ramey's of Princeton.
For over 50 years, Bill has been a faithful member of the Princeton Church of God. He was a dedicated Christian, husband, father and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby J. Thornton Graham in 1954; three sisters, Inez Robertson, Katherine (Tack) Schrader and Nellie Sizemore.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife of 50 years, Helen Pennington Graham; one son, William "Bill" Graham Jr. and wife Linda of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sisters, Bertha Herbert of Chicago, Ill., Allyne Swim and husband Ed of Princeton; several nieces and nephews. Also, a faithful fishing friend, Pete Artis, who brought much pleasure to Bill as they fished together over 27 years.
A service to celebrate the life of Bill Graham will be held 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Reverend Ernest C. Pennington officiating, assisted by our pastors, the Reverend Derek Wilson and Dr. Ray Hurt. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton."


Nicholas Mandakunis

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #13946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nick Mandakunis; age 23; born in Kyle, WV; single; miner; living in Boissevain, VA; son of Gus and
Mary; married on 27 Jun 1937 in Boissevain, VA; Florence Mann; age 21; born in Honaker, VA; single;
living in Boissevain, VA; daughter of Robert and Ida (Thompson) Mann.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by George; 15 May 2015.
" Nickolas “Mantakounis” Mandakunis
Birth 24 Mar 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jul 2002 (aged 88)
Flat Top, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Edmonds Cemetery
Edmonds, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 146500897"


Florence Ruth Mann

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #13946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nick Mandakunis; age 23; born in Kyle, WV; single; miner; living in Boissevain, VA; son of Gus and
Mary; married on 27 Jun 1937 in Boissevain, VA; Florence Mann; age 21; born in Honaker, VA;
single; living in Boissevain, VA; daughter of Robert and Ida (Thompson) Mann.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 2 Apr 2018.
"Florence Ruth Mann Mandakunis
Birth 21 Jan 1918
Honaker, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Apr 2018 (aged 100)
Flat Top, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Mandakunis Family Cemetery
Flat Top, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 188483334"

Additional Information Posted:
"Florence Ruth Mandakunis, age 100, of Flat Top, WV, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley.

"Born on January 21, 1918, in Honaker, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Monroe Mann Sr. (Deceased) and Ida Belle Thompson-Mann (Deceased). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Mandakunis (Deceased); a grandson, Gregory Lee Spinella (Deceased); a great granddaughter, Whitney Faith Mandakunis (Deceased); brothers, Harless Mann (Deceased), Robert Monroe Mann Jr. (Deceased), and Billy Mann (Deceased); by sisters, Leona Mann (Deceased), Gladys Mann (Deceased), Agnes Mann (Deceased), Grace Mann (Deceased), Lydia Mann (Deceased) and Violet Mann (Deceased); a son-in-law, Curtis Ellwood Spinella (1937-2017). She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

"Mrs. Mandakunis was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Assembly of God. She had spent most of her life in McDowell County, Keystone, WV, and had made her home in Flat Top, WV, for the past 15 years. Mrs. Mandakunis enjoyed sewing, reading and working in her flower garden. She loved going to church and spending time with family members and her church family.

"Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children, Marcia "Nicki" Mandakunis-Spinella (1939-2020) of Flat Top, and Pastor George Manakunis and wife Lillie Mandakunis of Flat Top; grandsons, John Mandakunis, Bruce Mandakunis & wife Marilyn Mandakunis, and Jason Mandakunis & wife Kimberly Mandakunis; great grandchildren, Ashley Mandakunis, Evan Mandakunis and Joseph Spinella & wife Tonya Spinella; two great-great grandchildren, Luke Spinella and Jude Spinella, and a granddaughter-in-law, Gwen Spinella.

"Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel on Wednesday April 4, 2018, with Pastor John Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Mandakunis Family Cemetery at Flat Top, WV."


Arlin Franklin Sr

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 208A; Image 31 of 75;
Family #269/285.
Listed as Arley Franklin; age 12; born in KY; in household of father, William Franklin.
2. City of Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #20274; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arlen Franklin; age 25; born in Louisa, KY; single; never married; living at Marytown, WV; son of William M.
and Currie (Holly) Franklin; married on 5 Aug 1942 in Norfolk, VA; Stella Grobosky; age 22; born in
Yakasbourg (sic, Yatesboro), PA; single; never married; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Toney and Verna
(Nicka) Grobosky.


Stella Mary Grobosky

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 28 Apr 1948;
Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #185.
Listed as Stella Grobosky; age 19; born in PA; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law, Clarence L. Hall.
2. City of Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #20274; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arlen Franklin; age 25; born in Louisa, KY; single; never married; living at Marytown, WV; son of William M.
and Currie (Holly) Franklin; married on 5 Aug 1942 in Norfolk, VA; Stella Grobosky; age 22; born in
Yakasbourg (sic, Yatesboro), PA; single; never married; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Toney and Verna
(Nicka) Grobosky.