John Grove

John E. "Nick" Grove, 73, of Rogersville, Pa. died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998 in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa. after a lengthy illness.He was born June 14, 1925 in Rogesville, a son of John Lindsey and Blanche Adamson Grove.Mr. Grove had lived his entire life in Rogersville, and at the time of his death was a member, treasurer and elder of the Rogersville Christian Church. He also was a member of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 FAM, Consistory Valley of Pittsburgh, and was a former member of the Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461.Mr. Grove was employed as a station engineer by Texas Eastern Gas Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1985.He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a corporal with the 319th Army Air Force.He was a 1942 graduate of Center Township High School.Mr. Grove was involved in woodcrafting for many years and enjoyed football.On November 13, 1944 he married Rebecca Margaret Haught Grove who survives.Also surviving are a son, James H. Grove of Waynesburg; two daughters, Sue Welling of Scott Depot, W.Va. and Cathy Jean Grove of St. Albans, W.Va.; a sister, June Lahew of Waynesburg; five grandchildren, John and David Welling, Jason and Derek Grove and Becky Lahew.Entombment was held in Greene County Memorial Park, June 30, 1998 with Rev. Jay Buckhalter officiating.