Christena Carol Michael, 77, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Valley Hospice North, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Benbush, West Virginia in Tucker County on February 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Earl Sponaugle and Beatrice Roy Sponaugle Wise. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father James A.Wise, grandson Zachary Michael, great-granddaughter Reagan Rose Doyle, brothers Forest and Cecil Sponaugle and step-sisters Phyllis Hollan and Jenny Lou Carney.
She graduated from Parsons High School in 1956. After school she moved to Weirton, WV where she met Bud and was married on February 18, 1957. Carol had been very active in numerous organizations. She was a 40 year member and served as Worthy Matron of LaBelle Chapter #414 Order of the Eastern Star four times. She held the office of Adah, Electa and Chaplain. She was appointed Grand Adah of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. in 2001 and was made a life member of her Chapter in 2003. She was President of the Social Order of the Beauceant #57 in 1984 and again in 2009. She held the office of Recorder for eleven years. She was appointed Supreme Assistant Marshall for the Supreme Assembly, Social Order of the Beauceant in 1996. Carol performed a lot of work for all branches of Masonry. She was an accomplished seamstress and made division banners for all ten Divisions of the Grand Commander of Ohio. In 2001, for her distinguished services rendered to Freemasonry, she was invested with the Honor and Dignity of Companion of the Temple by the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. In 2003 she was elevated to the Rank, Dignity and Title of Lady of Constantine by the United Grand Imperial Council, Red Cross of Constantine. Carol was a devoted homemaker and member of Bell Chapel Methodist Church.
Carol is survived by her husband Arthur “Bud” Michael, Jr., sons Douglas (Jenn) Michael of Steubenville, Edward (Peggy) Michael of Loveland, CO and daughter Rhonda Stellrecht of Steubenville; grandchildren Ave (Daniel) Stone of Denver, CO, Jeffrey Brown, Jr. of Lackawanna, NY, Megan Brown of Kenmore, NY, Angelina Michael of Weirton, WV, Kelley Michael of Steubenville, Hannah Michael of Denver, CO and Emily (Jon) Sparks of Evans, CO; great- grandchildren Cameron Livingston, Bryson Byers, Oscar Stone, Brayden Brown and Rowan Doyle; brothers Clarence (Mari) Sponaugle of Summerville, SC and Richard (Brenda) Sponaugle of Canton, NC; step-sisters Rosamond Angelo of Fort Myers, FL, Peggy Webber of Whitesville, WV, Essie Howell of Weirton, WV, and Shirley Hess of Wintersville. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. LaBelle Chapter #414 O.E.S. will conduct services Tuesday at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Entombment will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Children’s Dyslexia Center, 227 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952
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Expression of Sympathy
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was ordered on September 21, 2015
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FRANK BALLATO
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FRANK BALLATO
I am very sorry for your loss.
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Wilhelmina Tazelaar
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Gary & Roberta Moffat
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Expression of Sympathy
A SWEET AND WARM REMEMBRANCE TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on September 22, 2015
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Expression of Sympathy
A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent on September 21, 2015 Our condolences on your loss, from Kathy Stellrecht & Chris Burns; Pat and Chuckles Eyer; Christine Stellrecht and Family; Barb and Ken Welch and Family; Rick Stellrecht and Barbara Shaver.
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Expression of Sympathy
A TABLE MEMORIAL WITH TRINITY OF CANDLES was ordered on September 21, 2015
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Donna Sponaugle
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Expression of Sympathy
A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Bob Niedermayer on September 21, 2015
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Susie Q
Rhonda and family, I am sorry for you loss. Keep all your happy memories with you. It helps. If you need anything please let me know. Hugs and kisses to all !!
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Jason and Wendy Gorney
We are so sorry for the loss of Carol. She was such a nice, kind-hearted woman and she will be greatly missed.
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Bob & Julie Davis
Our deepest love and sympathy to the family at this difficult time. Carol was and awesome lady and our hearts are broken to loose her. Fly high with those new wings, Mamma Carol...........
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Penny Lee Todd
Spending prayers of comfort., love and light to all the family. It is time to celebrate her life. She a beautiful soul who brought into this world wonderful family. Lots of love especially to my dear friend Rhonda and her family ..
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Penny Lee Todd
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Shari Schaefer
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Rebecca Koch Jablonski
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Glenna Angelo
My deepest sympathies go to the family. She was a great lady with a large heart full of love for anyone she came in contact with. God be with you, Aunt Carol.
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Rich and Cindy Griffith
Our hearts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Carol was a very special part of our family and will be deeply miss.
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Perry and Becky Coxson
A very lovely lady. Wishing the Peace and comfort of Jesus for the Michael family.
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Richard and Brenda Sponaugle
Rest in peace Carol. We will miss you.
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Richard and Brenda Sponaugle
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David and Laura Weimer
May god grant you and yours peace and understanding in Lady Carol passing
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