The Burlington Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company held an every other Tuesday Training night at the Burlington Fire Station. There were 21 members in attendance and they were instructed on EMS procedures including how to properly backboard a patient. The Burlington Fire and Rescue Company conducts Training every other Tuesday and the annual department meeting is held on the Tuesdays between this training.

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KEYSER, W.Va. — Samuel D. Ellifritz, 55, of Keyser, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at the Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born on Feb. 25, 1954, at Keyser, he was a son of the late Harry B. and Edna M. (Catlett) Ellifritz. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Harold "Pete" Ellifritz; two sisters, Judith Reynolds and Betty Couch; two half brothers, George and Junior Ellifritz; and a half sister, Violet Devilbliss. Mr. Ellifritz was employed as an electrician with the Mineral County Board of Education with 18 years of service. He was a 1973 graduate of Keyser High School and was a member of the Antioch Church of God. He was a life member as well as a 3 year past chief of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. (Miller) Ellifritz; one son, Samuel Adam Ellifritz of Augusta, Ga.; one daughter, Dawnya Lynn Ellifritz of Virginia; two stepdaughters, Shawna Marie Sanders of Keyser, and Jaime Salemi of Augusta; one stepson, Joseph R. Sanders II of Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren, Samuel Zane Ellifritz and Kaleb A. Thornton; two brothers, Robert Ellifritz of Clayton, N.C., and Frederick Ellifritz of New Creek; and six sisters, Juanita Whitaker of Petersburg, Jean Heckert of Romney, Bonnie Jenkins and Lois Rohrbaugh, both of Keyser, Mary Canan of Burlington, and Patsy High of Purgitsville. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Shrout officiating. Interment will be in the Arnold Cemetery, Junction.

BURLINGTON — Edward Wright Weaver, 78, of Burlington, W.Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born on Dec. 22, 1930, at Headsville, W.Va., he was a son of the late George A. and Mary C. (Hickle) Weaver. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Marian Jones. Mr. Weaver was a self-employed paint and auto body mechanic, having owned and operated Weaver's Garage in Burlington for over 40 years. He was a 1949 graduate of Keyser High School and was a life member of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, holding the distinction of being the last surviving member of the original Burlington Fire Department. He was a 57-year member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and was a founding member of the Upper Potomac Vintage Auto Club. Mr. Weaver was highly regarded as the “unofficial” historian of Burlington, W.Va., and he was very proud of the many photographs and historical items that he collected and shared with the community of Burlington. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Catherine (Jones) Weaver; his children, George W. Weaver and wife Katie of Romney, W.Va., and Janie Roberts and husband Darren of Burlington; one sister, Ruth Weaver of Burlington; and six grandchildren, Robert, Amanda and Chris Weaver and Dylan, Michael and Chase Roberts. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Preston J. Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Headsville Cemetery, Headsville, W.Va. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Weaver’s obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net.