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Posted 2009-07-22 10:11 AM (#28827)

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Subject: Obit Messenger results for 07/22/09.

- (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
CLEAL, Stephen R., passed away on July 20, 2009 after a three-year courageous battle with cancer. Steve leaves behind his cherished wife, Dottie; two beloved children, daughter, Christie (husband, Michael) and son, Scott (wife, Didi); six beautiful grandchildren, Vincent, Scotty, Shelby, Willie, Lilly, and Stevie; his sister, Cathy Johnston (husband, Carroll); his brother, Peter (wife, Betty); along with his nephews, Greg (Lisa), Andrew (Karen), Michael (Kerri), David (Julie); and niece, Liz. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. on July 18, 1939, Steve moved to Richmond as a young child, where he grew up on Jahnke Road. He attended Elizabeth Redd Elementary School, and in seventh grade, moved to Martinsville, Va. when his father transferred jobs from Richmond with DuPont. Steve attended Martinsville High School and has enjoyed the sustaining connection with many special lifelong friends. Upon graduation, Steve attended Virginia Tech, majoring in forestry. At the end of his sophomore year, he decided to join the U.S. Navy, was sent to Great Lakes, Illinois, and following his basic training, was assigned to submarine duty. Steve found the career he truly loved and after initial duty assignments at Dam Neck, Va., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Holy Loch, Scotland, he was selected for the Navy Enlisted Science Education Program (NESEP). The Navy sent him to the deep South to attend Auburn University (War Eagle) for a four-year college degree, where he graduated with a BS degree in electrical engineering. Following graduation, Steve attended Officers Candidate School at Newport, R.I. and was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy. Steve proudly served on multiple submarines and ships, including the USS Tunny, USS Boston, USS Alexander Hamilton, USS Lewis and Clark, USS Ortolan, and ultimately assumed Command assignments of the USS Pidgeon, USS Vulcan, and USS Jason, where he and his shipmates began a long and beautiful legacy of sharing sea stories that continue to this day. In 1994, Steve retired from the Navy after 35 years on active duty. He and his wife, Dottie, returned to Richmond in 2005 to enjoy retirement, Richmond's southern charm and their home on the James River. Steve will be forever remembered for his integrity, his passion for living life to the fullest, his love of NASCAR, trains, nature, running, gardening and his deep and enduring friendship. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on July 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the MCV Palliative Care Unit or St. Luke's Lutheran Church are requested. The Cleal family extends a special and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Nadir Ahmad (MCV) and his amazing team of doctors, and the entire Palliative Care Team for all of their many super-human efforts throughout Steve's illness.

- (The Repository)
Carl Hale, 74, of Louisville, Ohio passed away Monday, July 20, 2009. He was born in Sikeston, MO on September, 4, 1934 to the late Merle and Viola (Anderson) Hale. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol (Wartman) Hale, whom he met and married in Minerva, OH in 1961. He is also survived by sons, Gerald Bradley (Sandy) Hale and Terry (Julie) Myers; grandchildren, Carl, Arielle, Dannille and Amanda Hale, Marla and Christopher Myers and Dylan Myers; great-grandchildren, Waylon, Tyler, Trevor and Trent Hale, Cheyenne Myers. He was preceded in death by brothers, Merle, Allen and Laurie Hale; a sister, Virgie (Hale) Allen; a son, Todd Hale and a stepson, Rodney Myers. Carl served with the USS Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1971 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Most of his duty was served aboard submarines. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work as Maintenance Engineer for C.A. Spalding Co. in Philadelphia, PA, retiring from there in 1999. He and his family resided in Burlington, N.J. for 35 years before moving to Louisville, Ohio in 2005. He is a life member of the USSVI, the US Sub Veterans of South Jersey, The Holland Club, for members with 50 years of qualified submarine service. Member of Louisville Eagles #2374, Life Member of the VFW #120 in Minerva, OH. The American Legion #548 of Louisville, The AC Club of Beverly , N.J. and was a past member and president of the Victor Emmanuel Club of Burlington, N.J. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Stier-Israel Funeral Home of Louisville with Pastor Dave Lathrope officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Louisville. Stier-Israel, 330-875-1414

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