Kenneth "Ike" Gallaher
Kenneth "Ike" Gallaher
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He was born December 30, 1934, in York Township, OH, a son of the late Charles and Pearl Stern Gallaher.
He was a retired coal miner at Quarto # 4 mine Clarington, OH, and Protestant by Faith. Ike was a member of VFW Post 9930 Duffy, OH, American Legion Post 28 New Martinsville, WV, and United Mine Workers Local # 1785.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Aunda Gallaher.
Survivors include son, Robert (Barbara) Stern of Glen Dale, WV; two daughters, Patricia (Phillip) Cameron and Mary Fordyce, both of Moundsville, WV; two brothers, Dale Gallaher and Harry (Tina) Gallaher, both of OH; special family friend, Shelley; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:30 am until time of service at 1:00 pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory 751 Third St. New Martinsville, WV, with Pastor Tina Gallaher officiating.
Interment will follow at Northview Cemetery New Martinsville, WV, with military honors from Moundsville Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Post # 9930 38146 State Route 7 Sardis, OH 43946.
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