JOSEPH DUNBAR

He was born on March 11, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the eldest son of Joseph and Helen (McKee) Dunbar.

Upon graduation from Martins Ferry High School Joseph enlisted and became a decorated member of the United States Marine Corps. Upon his honorable discharge from the Marines, Joseph studied and received his degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and subsequently his master’s degree from American University.

After graduation Joseph returned to Martins Ferry and became an active member of the business and civic community as the Director of the Neighborhood Development Corporation and served on Martins Ferry City Council.

Joseph left public service and founded and successfully operated the Joseph S. Dunbar Real Estate Broker firm for over 30 years until his retirement.

He also served as the President of the Belmont County Board of Realtors and as an appraiser for Belmont County. Joseph was a life-long member in the First Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry including as an elder of Session.

He was survived by his loving wife, Susan A. Tolbert; daughter, JoAnna S. McWilliams (James); grand children, Madeline Grace and Andrew James McWilliams of Powell, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard M. Dunbar of New York, New York.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry where friends will be received Tuesday from 1:30-7:30 p.m. with a Deacons service at 7 p.m.

The funeral will be held on August 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry at 400 Walnut Street with Rev. David Stammerjohn officiating.

Burial follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery Martins Ferry. Belmont Co. Veterans Association will give military honors at the cemetery

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 400 Walnut Street.

Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book at www. kellerfuneralhome.com.