William Henry “Bill” Ober, age 83, of Marlinton, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at his home. Born July 20, 1934, at Thornwood, he was a son of the late Oren and Gladys May Vandevender Ober. William was a nurse assistant at Denmar Hospital for 29 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Ober and Elmer Ober; an infant brother; and four sisters, Vida Burris, Bertha Moats, Irene Smith and Henrietta Smith. He is survived by his wife, Connie Sue Ober; a son, Roger Ober, and wife, Kim, of Huntersville; a grandson, Kendel Lee William Ober, of Huntersville; a step-grandson, Conlin Halterman, of Huntersville; and two brothers, George Ober, of Durbin, and Roy Ober, of Baltimore, Maryland. Per his wishes, the body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 22, 2 p.m. at Lantz Funeral Home in Buckeye with Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of West Virginia, 1601 Second Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387. Online condolences may be made at www.Lantzfuneralhome.com
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