I have some Rugh information for whoever was looking for it. Please contact me. My finger got too "happy" with the delete button and zoom it was gone. Joyce JSGA@aol.com

Will Judy who requested the obituary for Warren H. Soliday and had Copenhaver information please contact me. When I tried to send email to you, it would not go through. See below: ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- walburn@scis.net Thanks, Joyce (Copenhaver) Sherry JSGA@aol.com

Hi There was a Dr. Rugh at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Tarentum,Pa. in August 1956. He delivered my daughter! Thought I'dpass it on to you, hope it helps. Donna

hey there- ARMSTRONG CO WILL INDEX 1805-1900 BURFORD- david sugarcreek twp 1884 4 48 4166 george " " 1896 5 391 5675 reuben sr. " " 1852 2 33 992 BURFORT ruben " " 1890 4 500 4856 MARTIN david c. Kiskiminetas twp 1888 4 376 4635 esther j. ------------ 1896 5 387 5666 george toby twp 1827 1 79 207 hugh wayne twp 1841 1 235 558 john a d leechboro 1896 5 360 5621 jonathan burrell twp 1898 5 595 5958 margery dayton 1889 4 419 4710 nancy plumcreek twp 1879 2 329 3626 robert elderton bo 1866 2 419 1807 robert pine twp 1868 2 474 1906 william plumcreek twp 1851 2 8 934 Please let's not forget the importance and availibility of wills and probates in our research. So many of us are used to picking up free stuff on the web or the LDS computers, that we may not ever learn how to do basic research and just give up! My point being, that an important figure such as a senator would most certainly have had a most well documented will which would very clearly lay out who his heirs were- named Zoe or otherwise. Will are kept on a county level. That means that theya re at the county courthouse or building of the county that they died in. This may not be the county they lived in, but where they died. Small but important difference in the case of relatives who die on vacation or in a hospital out of town. This apart. What put me off and therefore millions of other researchers who aren't as pesky as I am, is that you can't just saunter in and get a will off the shelf. Well, maybe if you passed two twenties under the counter- this being a legal fee many courthouses require to search for you. Get a cup of tea and nestle down to a quiet Christmastime story all about wills. Once upon a time, a will was a piece of paper your ggggrandpa put his x on and carried down to the courthouse. When he died, it was dusted off and anybody that was in it that hadn't died yet got their share. Therfore, wills for very early years in counties are pretty straightforward to find. You search a year spread when you suspect they may have died, and there it is in the book- hand copied over by some clerk 150 years ago that you pray didn't dilute his ink with wine ,kept his quill sharp and paid attention in school. This uncomplicated way was the case until recent days in very small counties. ie- Surnames a-c 1780-1820......vol 1........(film #) d-g " " vol 2......." " In front of the book there was usually an index that said what names were in the book, and the page #. Blessed are the ggggggrandchildren of persons living in small counties, for they shall get their research done a whole lot faster! In big counties- industrial centers such a Allegheny,this whole will business got turned into a paperwork nightmare quite quickly, as soon as those pesky civil servants moved in and set up housekeeping. On thing that drives the will business is estate taxes. If you had a gun or a good cow or a few good acres, perhaps the county wanted to check it out, and so they nosed on in. Investigations had to be made into the estate- its value, and its legal heirs. Then there were always those happy individuals that every family has not just one of, that pipe up and say they deserve more, who deserve their day in court to be heard, and this must all be written down somewhere,mustn't it? Additionally, children of the deceased under the age of 21 needed a legal guardian appointed to them, and this all had to be recorded as having been done by full legal process properly and to the satisfaction of the court. Okay, so I've been reading too much Dickens. What we have then, is a lot of documents. All of them relate to the estate and therefore potentially contain material of interest to the researcher. Even the poor had a will, or a probate- or probe - into their estate after death. Don't just say that your folks were poor, and not look for a will at all. Being chicken causes us to miss quite a lot of serendipity. In Allegheny county, where I have done most of my research, there are two indexes that you must wade through in order to get to the will itself. Please note, all the accessory papers may actually contain a whole lot more than the will itself! The first index is the ESTATE INDEX. IT is extraordinarily valuable, even if you don't care about the will. What is wonderful about it is that you do not need to know when exactly a person passed awy to find them in the estate index. These indexes and wills are, by the way, listed under "VITAL RECORDS" in the FHLC on the computer at the LDS for the county in question, or on the microfiche as well. Here is an actual case. I was researching my gggrandfather, Jeremiah JEsson. Now, I had been searching all over England for him, and through the AIS discovered that he was actually in Carnegie Bo in Pittsburgh. I wanted to know if he died there. I ordered the film for "ESTATE INDEX - H-J". It covered a wide range of years. When it came, I scrolled along- and there he was. This is the actual entry- Jesson, Jeremiah Jan 6 1900 Carnegie Bo. Ann H. Palmer Admrx. v. 18 p 163 bk 9 There he was, big as day. I immediately used this info to order a death cert for him, and could have stopped there, but as I said, I am pesky. So, the numbers listed there relate to the next index that you must learn- the PROCEEDINGS INDEX. I needed v (that is, volume) 18- which I ordered from the LDS- the listings for the proceedings index volumes is right below the estate index listings. When volume 18 came, I went to page 163, which is divided up into squares called blocks- and that is what the bk stands for. I went to block # 9. This is what I saw- Jeremiah Jesson jan 6 1900 Carnegie Bo Caveat RG vol 1 p 116 no. 214 Record of death RD 14 / 228 no 177 year 1901 Letters of Adm BD v. 70 p 640 So what is all this? This is a listing of all the actions taken on the estate. You will note there was no actual will recorded. Let's all have a pity party for the pesky researcher thwarted once again. But if there was, it would look like this- Will WB vol5 p345 yr 1901 If you read the section on the fiche at the LDS relating to these indexes, it gives a pretty fair explanation of what the abbreviations stand for. There is a first and final accounting, which is where the court or executor accounts for the $ in the estate and what was used for expenses and how it was distributed to the heirs. The Renunciation is a useful record, in it the heirs agree with their signatures ( women may use their MARRIED name, or sign for children underage) to renounce any other claims against the estate, and or agree to the terms of the will. If you see OC, that refers to the Orphans Court, and you may be sure that there were minors involved- names will be given there as well. There may be an inventory- sometimes down to the feather tick mattress and brooms were inventoried! From the PROCEEDING Index the pesky researcher must make a few decisions. Usually, it is nice to have all the papers relating to the will. One can often write a courthouse, and give them all the info as it is copied exactly and ask them what it will cost for copies. You are not asking them to undertake research- they only need to walk over and get it- which may be hard to do with a coffee in one hand ... Another option is to order the films relating to those documents, if they are listed. Not all things for all counties have been microfilmed yet. You can pay a person to go and in person ask for these things or go yourself and photocopy it yourself, or handcopy it. Handcopying is cheap, but we get to economical with our words and may leave out tiny bits of data that will be absolutely CRUCIAL in about six monthes time...had you known...poor thing! If land is mentioned in the will, you may well find there are related records in the deeds section that you will be pleased to stumble upon. I once found 13 new names in a deed...it was a marvelous thing! Perhaps you will let me know, kind readers, if I have led you astray, or have I helped? Happy Hunting- KAthy Baumgarten

MRS DARLEEN A BERENS wrote: > Elisha ROBINSON & wife If this is the same Elisha who made it rich on oil from his farm in Hovey Township above Parker City in Armstrong County there is a lot available on him. I can direct you if the same. Brian Green Great Falls, Virginia Researching Greens & McCulloughs of Armstrong County and facts about the oil drilling in the Lowere Fields around Parker City and in Butler County around Millerstown now Chicora. >

Just typed it up for my database and thought others on the list may find it useful. If anybody has proof or some documentation as to Eve Hetrick's parents it would be helpful. 'Biorgraphy & History Cyclopedia of Indiana & Armstrong Counties, Pa.', pub. 1891 by John M. Gresham & Co. 1218-1220 Filbert St., Philadelphia . Pa., pg. 573, Simon Nolf, Armstrong Co., " Simon Nolf, a comfortably situated farmer of Mahoning township, is one of the veterans who fought on Lookout mountain amid the clouds and under Thomas when he crushed Hood. He is a son of Casper and Eve (Hetrick) Nolf, and was born in what was then Red Bank township, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1826. His paternal grandfather, Nolf, was born in Germany. He came to the eastern part of Pennsylvania, from whence he removed to Red Bank township, where he was engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1830 or 1840, when he attained the advanced age of one hundred and three years. he was a Lutheran and a democrat. Casper Nolf (father) was born in eastern Pennsylvania and removed to Clarion county, where, after a stay of some time, he left to come to Mahoning township. He was there engaged in farming until his death in 1863, at ninety two years of age. he was a democrat, and a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church. He married Eve Hetrick, whose father was a native of Germany and passed the greater part of his life as a soldier. He first served in the German army and after being discharged from the troop in which he was a private, he came to Pennsylvania, where he enlisted in the American army, in which he served until the close of the Revolutionary war. Mr. and Mrs. Nolf were the parents of nine children. Simon Nolf obtained a common school education and learned the trade of boat builder, which he followed for several years. he then purchased his present farm of eighty acrs and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. By industry and economy he has succeeded well and has a very desirable and well improved farm. He also owns the "Nolf House" and three town lots of Putneyville. On October 12, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Co. B, 78th regiment, Pa. Infantry, and served till the close of the war, participating in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged. He was at Chickamauga, climbed Lookout Mountain, served under Gen. Sherman when he commenced the famous "March to the Sea", and then his regiment was sent to Gen. Thomas and he was in the great flight that destroyed Hood's Army. On February 14, 1850, he married Savilla Rugh, of Westmoreland County. To their union have been born seven children, two sons and five daughters; Clarissa (deceased); Amanda, Hannah C., Alice A., Turney G., Nancy J. and Lemuel C. (deceased). In politics Simon Nolf is a democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, while his wife is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran."

Name: Jean Hamlin McDermott Husband: Glenn W. McDermott Live in Arizona. My husband is a retired banker and I am a retired accountant. Both of us were born in eastern Ohio and lived in Southern California 30 years. Have been in genealogy about 10 years. Wish I had started sooner. Went to Butler County, Pennsylvania several years ago to research the McDermott family. Found husband's ancestor, Paul McDermott, who moved into Butler County in 1798. Am now trying to learn about the Burford and Martin families that were in Armstrong County, PA from about 1800 to 1900. The Burford family settled in Sugar Creek Twp. (wherever that is). I have little else on the family.

Anyone working this line? 1 - John Thomas COOPER - 8221 Born - 27 Apr 1837 County Wicklow, Ireland Died - 9 Jun 1883 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Sarah Isabella BAILEY - 7313 (2990) Born - 22 Apr 1847 Armstrong Co., PA Mar. - Oct 1866 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 18 Dec 1910 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Dau of Elisha Hope BAILEY Jr. & Mary Ann MARSHALL 2 - Albert COOPER - 8314 Born - 13 Jul 1868 PA Died - 26 Aug 1924 PA sp- Ella LEONARD - 8325 (3032) Born - 1866 Died - 1930 PA 3 - Leonard (Lewis) COOPER - 8487 3 - Albert Truby COOPER - 8326 Born - 1897 Died - 1956 sp- Alice GAMBLE - 8345 (3038) Born - 31 Jul 1900 PA Died - Abt 1983/1984 GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Lewis COOPER - 8327 2 - Mary Elizabeth COOPER - 8315 Born - 12 Dec 1869 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 22 Oct 1947 Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Bur. - Homewood Cem sp- Frank OTTINGER - 8322 (3029) Born - PA Mar. - PA sp- Samuel Ralston WIGHTMAN - 8323 (3030) Born - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA Died - Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Bur. - Homewood Cem 2 - Thomas COOPER - 8316 Born - 5 Jan 1871 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 29 Jan 1918 sp- Ann MANFORD - 8328 (3033) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Phoebe COOPER - 8329 Born - 1896 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 1899 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - John Thomas COOPER - 8330 Born - 1897 PA 3 - Helen Kane COOPER - 8331 Born - 1901 PA sp- Robert MCCLURE - 8488 (3110) Born - PA 3 - Joseph Kane COOPER - 8332 Born - 1911 2 - Margaret COOPER - 8317 Born - 4 Dec 1872 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 14 Aug 1955 Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Charles Edwin HARRINGTON - 8324 (3031) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 5 Jul 1962 Titusville, Warren Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 2 - Charles COOPER - 8318 Born - 18 Jul 1874 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 25 Dec 1936 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA 2 - Hope Bailey COOPER - 8319 Born - 24 Apr 1876 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 23 Dec 1951 sp- Amelia Elizabeth HERCHE - 8333 (3034) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Richard Bailey COOPER - 8334 Born - 15 Apr 1905 Rimerton, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 11 Sep 1995 Leechburgh, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Mary Lou SMITH - 8349 (3039) Born - 23 Apr PA Mar. - Oct 1948 PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Amelia Hope COOPER - 8335 Born - 1 Aug 1907 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 5 Feb 1988 Leechburgh, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Randal Russell FORESTER - 8336 (3035) Born - Armstrong Co., PA Mar. - PA 3 - John Henry COOPER - 8351 Born - 7 Jun 1911 Rimerton, Armstrong Co., PA Died - Jul 1984 Beverly Hills, FL sp- Primella Callender HODEL - 8352 (3040) Born - 20 Dec 1912 Springdale, Allegheny Co., PA Mar. - Elkton, MD Dau of Charles HODEL & Jeannette CRISSWELL GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - William Kenneth COOPER - 8320 Born - 4 Nov 1880 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 26 Dec 1948 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA sp- Henrietta Virginia MORROW - 8337 (3036) Born - 30 Sep 1880 PA Mar. - 30 Apr 1902 PA Died - 3 Jan 1969 Dau of Samuel Henry MORROW & Agnes Jane BLAKELEY 3 - Sarah Belle COOPER - 8338 Born - 5 Jun 1904 PA Died - 16 Aug 1992 Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA sp- William Henry VAN WINKLE - 8359 (3044) Born - 7 Oct 1902 Findlay, Hancock Co., OH Mar. - 22 Jul 1922 Died - 29 Jan 1935 Indiana, Indiana Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. sp- William Preston AVEY - 8360 (3045) Born - 2 Feb 1901 Waynesboro, Greene Co., PA Mar. - 4 Nov 1937 Died - 8 Nov 1971 Tampa, FL Son of John AVEY & Mary ADDLESBURGER 3 - Henrietta Virginia COOPER - 8339 Born - 11 Jan 1906 PA Died - 16 Nov 1984 PA sp- Thomas Hissom GIBSON - 8364 (3046) Born - New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA Mar. - 4 Jun 1932 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA Son of Thomas GIBSON Rev. & Mary BARNHART GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Ida Morrow COOPER - 8340 Born - 4 Apr 1909 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA Died - 6 Apr 1987 Westmoreland Co., PA sp- Smith W. MCKEE - 8368 (3047) Born - 25 Aug 1906 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA Died - 24 Feb 1968 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Margaret COOPER - 8341 Born - 26 Nov 1910 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA Died - Aug 1985 Calvert Co., MD sp- Byron Richard QUAY - 8372 (3048) Born - 18 May 1911 PA Mar. - 16 Nov 1939 GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Jessie Katherine COOPER - 8342 Born - 5 Jul 1915 PA Died - Apr 1987 sp- J. Aber MCGEARY - 8375 (3049) Born - PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. sp- William Russell ELLWOOD - 8472 (3102) Born - PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Katherine COOPER - 8321 Born - 24 Feb 1883 PA Died - 19 Dec 1968 Murrysville, Westmoreland Co., PA sp- Finley Morse SLOAN - 8343 (3037) Born - 31 Dec 1879 McConnellsburg, Franklin Co., PA Mar. - 29 Jun 1912 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - Mar 1969 Murrysville, Westmoreland Co., PA 3 - Kenneth Cooper SLOAN - 8344 Born - 25 Aug 1913 PA Died - 22 Dec 1986 Fort Pierce, FL sp- Patty - 8489 (3111) sp- Marie HOUDE - 8490 (3112) sp- Jean TINKEY - 8491 (3113) sp- Doris - 8492 (3114) From the Personal Ancestral Files of: Darleen Ann Ritchey Berens 20701 Beach Blvd. #239 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4965 E-mail: Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com

There was some Martin's that married into the Fiscus family in the early 1800's. Try contacting the Lankerd Thomas Gen. Library Armstrong Co. Historical Soc. 300 N. McKean St. Box 735 Kittanning, Pa. 16201-1345 PA>Name: Jean Hamlin McDermott PA>Husband: Glenn W. McDermott PA>Live in Arizona. My husband is a retired banker and I am a retired PA>accountant. Both of us were born in eastern Ohio and lived in Southern PA>California 30 years. PA>Have been in genealogy about 10 years. Wish I had started sooner. Went PA>to Butler County, Pennsylvania several years ago to research the PA>McDermott family. Found husband's ancestor, Paul McDermott, who moved PA>into Butler County in 1798. PA>Am now trying to learn about the Burford and Martin families that were in PA>Armstrong County, PA from about 1800 to 1900. The Burford family settled PA>in Sugar Creek Twp. (wherever that is). I have little else on the PA>family. PA> PA>==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== PA>To contact Patti Caldwell Fasy, Listmistress, click below: PA> mailto:glitters@naples.infi.net PA>remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........

Anyone working on this couple? 1 - Elisha ROBINSON - 8602 Born - 4 Dec 1791 Windham, Windham Co., CT Died - 17 Oct 1874 Armstrong Co., PA Son of Andrew & Olive Robinson sp- Elizabeth (Betsy) ROHRER - 8591 (3168) Born - 5 Aug 1791 PA Mar. - 7 Jan 1816 Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA Died - 21 Sep 1881 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Dau of Frederick Jr. ROHRER & Catherine TRUBY From the Personal Ancestral Files of: Darleen Ann Ritchey Berens 20701 Beach Blvd. #239 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4965 E-mail: Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com

An ancestor relative of mine, Hiram Held, married Isabella Young in the late 1800s. I am trying to find someone researching the Hiram Held family. In the 1870 Armstrong Co census Isabella Young is listed with her family in Plumcreek Twp, Elderton PO, Armstrong Co, PA. 1 James Young b: Abt. 1816 in PA .. +Mary ? b: Abt. 1838 m: Abt. 1853 ......... 2 James Young b: Abt. 1854 ......... 2 Margaret Young b: Abt. 1858 ......... 2 Mary Young b: Abt. 1861 ......... 2 William Young b: Abt. 1862 ......... 2 Isabella Young b: Abt. 1865 ............. +Hiram Held b: June 29, 1863 in Burrell Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania m: Abt. 1885 d: July 05, 1937 in Shady Plain, Armstrong Co., PA ......... 2 Ida Young b: Abt. 1867 Fred Held

Hi Folks; Working on the following families of Armstrong Co. See a connection, drop me an e-mail: 1 - Elisha Hope BAILEY Jr. - 3049 Born - 25 Jul 1805 Chester Co., PA Died - 12 Nov 1883 Parker Twp, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Un. Presbyterian, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Mary Ann MARSHALL - 7307 (2595) Born - 24 Nov 1804 Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA Mar. - 13 Aug 1834 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 3 Mar 1895 Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Un. Presbyterian, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Dau of John MARSHALL & Catherine TRUBY 2 - Elizabeth Robinson BAILEY - 7308 Born - 14 May 1835 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 5 Sep 1861 PA sp- Edward KENNEDY - 8246 (3004) Born - PA Mar. - Armstrong Co., PA 2 - Simeon Hovey BAILEY - 7309 Born - 30 Apr 1837 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 28 May 1894 PA sp- Susan M. NEWTON - 7351 (2610) Born - 1841 Butler Co., PA Mar. - 15 Mar 1860 Armstrong Co., PA Dau of James NEWTON & Mary 3 - Newton James BAILEY - 7352 Born - 1861 Muddy Creek Twp., Butler Co., PA 3 - Mary Ellen BAILEY - 7353 Born - 1866 Muddy Creek Twp., Butler Co., PA 3 - Florence A. BAILEY - 7354 Born - 1868 Muddy Creek Twp., Butler Co., PA 3 - W. Hope BAILEY - 7355 Born - 1872 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Edna Scott BAILEY - 7356 Born - 1875 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- William L. ANDERSON - 8615 (3174) Mar. - PA 3 - W. Pressley BAILEY - 7357 Born - 1879 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Sylvia HAMMOND - 8616 (3175) Mar. - PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Mary Ellen BAILEY - 7310 Born - 15 Jan 1839 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 17 Jun 1918 PA sp- Joseph Dixon PURVIS - 8247 (3005) Born - 1838 PA Mar. - PA Son of Samuel PURVIS & Elisabeth 3 - Mary PURVIS - 8248 3 - Samuel Hope PURVIS - 8249 Born - 1874 Butler Co., PA 3 - William Bailey PURVIS - 8250 Born - 1875 Butler Co., PA 3 - Wilson Logan PURVIS - 8251 Born - 24 Dec 1879 PA Died - Apr 1967 Butler, Butler Co., PA 3 - Joseph PURVIS - 8469 Born - PA 2 - Katherine Ann BAILEY - 7311 Born - 14 Aug 1841 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 7 Oct 1918 PA sp- Robert BALPH - 8252 (3006) Born - Jul 1841 Butler Co., PA Mar. - 1865 Armstrong Co., PA Son of William BALPH & Ann 3 - Charles A. BALPH - 8253 Born - Nov 1865 PA sp- Eva M. - 8411 (3062) Born - Oct 1869 IN GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Mary A. BALPH - 8254 Born - 1869 Armstrong Co., PA Died - Saxonbury, Butler Co., PA 3 - Clarence E. BALPH - 8255 Born - 1872 Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Katherine E. BALPH - 8256 Born - Sep 1876 Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Sarah B. BALPH - 8257 Born - Jan 1878 Armstrong Co., PA 2 - Elisha Hope BAILEY - 7312 Born - 6 Sep 1843 Armstrong Co., PA sp- Rebecca E. DANIELS - 7342 (2608) Born - 18 Oct 1853 PA Mar. - 1871 Armstrong Co., PA Dau of Robert DANIELS & Maria 3 - Elisha H. BAILEY - 7348 Born - Aug 1871 Butler Co., PA sp- Mabel A. MCCANDLESS - 7349 (2609) Born - Mar 1871 Connoquessing, Butler Co., PA Mar. - 1898 PA Dau of Jennings Coulter MCCANDLESS & Angeline WALKER GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Emily M. BAILEY - 7343 Born - Sep 1873 Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Mary E. BAILEY - 7344 Born - Dec 1875 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Laura C. BAILEY - 7345 Born - May 1878 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Elizabeth L. BAILEY - 7346 Born - Jun 1880 Connoquenessing, Butler Co., PA 3 - Frances R. BAILEY - 7347 Born - Oct 1897 Connoquenessing, Butler Co., PA 2 - Sarah Isabella BAILEY - 7313 Born - 22 Apr 1847 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 18 Dec 1910 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- John Thomas COOPER - 8221 (2990) Born - 27 Apr 1837 County Wicklow, Ireland Mar. - Oct 1866 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 9 Jun 1883 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Son of Charles COOPER & Margaret 3 - Albert COOPER - 8314 Born - 13 Jul 1868 PA Died - 26 Aug 1924 PA sp- Ella LEONARD - 8325 (3032) Born - 1866 Died - 1930 PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Mary Elizabeth COOPER - 8315 Born - 12 Dec 1869 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 22 Oct 1947 Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Bur. - Homewood Cem sp- Frank OTTINGER - 8322 (3029) Born - PA Mar. - PA sp- Samuel Ralston WIGHTMAN - 8323 (3030) Born - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA Died - Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Bur. - Homewood Cem 3 - Thomas COOPER - 8316 Born - 5 Jan 1871 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 29 Jan 1918 sp- Ann MANFORD - 8328 (3033) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Margaret COOPER - 8317 Born - 4 Dec 1872 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 14 Aug 1955 Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Charles Edwin HARRINGTON - 8324 (3031) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 5 Jul 1962 Titusville, Warren Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Parker, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Charles COOPER - 8318 Born - 18 Jul 1874 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 25 Dec 1936 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA 3 - Hope Bailey COOPER - 8319 Born - 24 Apr 1876 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 23 Dec 1951 sp- Amelia Elizabeth HERCHE - 8333 (3034) Born - Parker, Armstrong Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - William Kenneth COOPER - 8320 Born - 4 Nov 1880 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - 26 Dec 1948 New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA sp- Henrietta Virginia MORROW - 8337 (3036) Born - 30 Sep 1880 PA Mar. - 30 Apr 1902 PA Died - 3 Jan 1969 Dau of Samuel Henry MORROW & Agnes Jane BLAKELEY GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Katherine COOPER - 8321 Born - 24 Feb 1883 PA Died - 19 Dec 1968 Murrysville, Westmoreland Co., PA sp- Finley Morse SLOAN - 8343 (3037) Born - 31 Dec 1879 McConnellsburg, Franklin Co., PA Mar. - 29 Jun 1912 Parker, Armstrong Co., PA Died - Mar 1969 Murrysville, Westmoreland Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Samuel James BAILEY - 7314 Born - Dec 1849 Armstrong Co., PA Died - 18 Jul 1850 From the Personal Ancestral Files of: Darleen Ann Ritchey Berens 20701 Beach Blvd. #239 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4965 E-mail: Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com

you wrote: Hi, Can you tell me on the NICHOLSON obituary? Thank you Ida Kirkwood Ellwood City, PA ******** Hi Ida, I hope you don't mind me also posting Mrs. Nicholson's obituary to the county lists. As I was typing it, I thought she was an interesting woman and had probably touched many lives with her teaching, church work and hobbies. Hope someone else can connect also. Joyce Sherry *************** Source: The Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, PA. Date published: October 22, 1997: Helen I. Nicholson,67 Helen I. Nicholson, 67, of Punxsutawney died Saturday, October 4, 1997. Born January 30, 1930, in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Roland and Ethel Fox. She married Harry V. Nicholson on August 16, 1957 in New Bethlehem. He survives. Mrs. Nicholson taught in public schools in Rural Valley, Distant and Punxsutawney, retiring from West End Elementary School in Punxsutawney in 1990. She was an active member of Punxsutawney First Church of God, teaching Christian education for 51 years. She also participated in the church choir, served as WCG officer and was involved with many other aspects of the church. Mrs. Nicholson enjoyed writing as a hobby, and several of her works appeared in The Punxsutawney Spirit. She also wrote children's short stories. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Brian (Greta) Helsel of Indiana; two sisters, Elsie Myers of New Bethlehem, and Ellen McKendrick of Grampian; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at Punxsutawney First Church of God, The Rev. Greg Tibbs and the Rev. Tim Palling co-officiated. Interment was in Circle Hill Cemetery in Punxsutawney. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Punxsutawney First Church of God or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

Can somebody help me? I know some of my ancestors are buried at a Clinton United Presbyterian Church. But I don't know where the church is. My question is, is there a Clinton Presbyterian Church in Armstrong Co.? The people I'm looking for are John Davis d. July 1852 and Elizabeth Baxter d. Jan 15, 1846. The reason I believe they might be from Armstrong Co., is the fact that Clinton is about 25 miles from Verona, PA in Allegheny Co., where Agnes Davis' husband was from. Thanks, Scott

Hello everyone, I have received quite a large number of thank you emails since posting all the obituary lists today and loading up your mailboxes. Everyone is quite welcome. In the future I will post perhaps once a month or so. However, I do want to point out that I have the COMPLETE obituaries as published in the New Bethlehem Leader-Vindicator. All I did on the list was try to give enough information to perhaps help people to identify someone and request the complete obituary. As you all know there can be loads of information in an obituary, including occupations, siblings, children, step- children, burial sites, etc. As we all know, ONLY a genealogist could get excited about an obituary!! Happy Hunting, Joyce Sherry

October 8, 1997 issue: Geraldine L. GEORGE, 81, of Cherry Run died October 5, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born Ma rch 17, 1916 in Widnoon, daughter of Clinton and Floda "Curly" (Bobberts) Bowser. Spouse deceased: Mason A. George. Lloyd M. BOWERSOX, 77, of Erie, formerly of Warren died October 5, 1997 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Erie. Born August 4, 1920 in Porter Township, son of Arthur W. And Alda A. (Miller) Bowersox. Spouse deceased: Lois (Smith) Bowersox. Minnie Jane McGRATH, 79, of Mars died September 29, 1997 at Moriner Health Care in Wexford. Born January 9, 1918 in Truittsburg, daughter of Frank W. And Nettie (Algoe) Hilliard. Spouse deceased: Francis J. McGrath. Delmer C. HINDERLITER, 82, of Ringgold, died October 6, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born April 23, 1915 in Ringgold, son of Walter and Mazie (Powell) Hinderliter. Surviving spouse: Mabel P. (Boozer) Hinderliter. Clair David SNYDER, 86, of Vero Beach, Fla died October 1, 1997 at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach. (No birth date, birth place or parents listed. His obituary states "He enjoyed genealogy". He would be upset to know how incomplete his obituary is). Spouse #1, deceased: Mary Jane (McEwen) Snyder. Spouse #2, surviving: Louise Snyder. The Rev. H. Merle SAXMAN, 82, of Brogue died October 5, 1997 at his home. Born November 29, 1914 in Armstrong County, son of George Merel and Laura Alice (Smith) Saxman. Spouse deceased: Ruth M. (Griswold) Saxman. Violet Jane ANTHONY, 79, of Rimersburg, RR2, died September 25, 1997 at her home. Born April 15, 1918 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Township, daughter of Earl and Helen Crissie (Bowen) Womeldorf. Spouse deceased: Joseph E. Anthony. Joseph E. ANTHONY, 53, of Rimersburg, RR2, died September 26, 1997 at Butler Hospital. Born April 2, 1944 in Piney Township, son of Joseph E. Anthony and Violet Jane (Womeldorf) Anthony. Surviving Spouse: Donna Lee (Summerville) Anthony. October 15, 1997 issue: Elmer M. HETRICK, 84, of Dora died October 12, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born October 4, 1913 in Kittanning, son of Herman Todd and Dora (Walker) Hetrick. Surviving spouse: Erma Nadine (Mowrey) Hetrick. Calvin Ray HEPLER, 62, of New Bethlehem, RR3, died October 10, 1997 at his residence. Born October 2, 1935, son of Guy and Irene (Anthony) Hepler. Surviving spouse: Faye (Slee) Hepler. Evelyn M. (Weitzel) LASHER, 80, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died March 17, 1997 at home. Born January 17, 1917 in Homewood. Memorial service held October 18, 1997 at Hawthorn Cemetery. (No parents listed). Spouse deceased: Judge Humes T. Lasher. October 22, 1997 issue: Jennie M. BODDORF, 82, of Mayport, RR2, died October 10, 1997 at her home. Born December 18, 1914 in Ringgold Township, daughter of Wilford W. And Twila (Gearhart) Wise. Spouse deceased: Clair C. Boddorf. Helen I. NICHOLSON, 67, of Punxsutawney, died October 4, 1997. Born January 30, 1930 in New Bethlehem, daughter of Roland and Ethel Fox. Surviving spouse: Harry V. Nicholson. Joseph H. DAPPER, 55, of Zelienople, died October 18, 1997 at his residence. Born March 8, 1942 in Pittsburgh, son of Henry and Rita (Gringer) Dapper. Surviving spouse: Shirley (Boddorf) Dapper. Helen Grace SUBLINSKY, 80, died October 3, 1997 at Valley View Nursing Home in Cheswick. Born October 20, 1916 in Heathville, daughter of James Alvin and Kitty (Minich) Smith. Spouse deceased: Henry Sublinsky. November 5, 1997 issue: Charles W. TRAVIS, 79, of Smithland died October 28, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born February 20, 1918 in Porter Township, son of Lawrence S. And Dora Bell (Lamison) Travis. Surviving spouse: Ellen (McGregor) Travis. Stanley W. "Tucker"SIMPSON, 89, of Petrolia died November 3, 1997 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born September 25, 1908 in Rimersburg, son of Thomas C. And Libby (Detwiler) Simpson. Spouse deceased: Isabelle Mae (Wenner) Simpson. Valgene Burnette BARTU, 75, of Arvada, Colo, died October 21, 1997 in Wheatridge, Colo. Born October 31, 1921 in New Bethlehem, daughtter of John C. And Emma E. (Himes) Anderson. Evelyn "June" McHENRY, 78, of Clarion, died November 3, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born June 5, 1919 in Porter Township, daughter of Joseph "Mac" and Eva (Baughman) White. November 12, 1997 issue: Sara Christine GAHAGEN, 70, of Rural Valley died November 4, 1997 at her home. Born January 31, 1927 in Brookville, daughter of Mervin E. And Evalene (Bailey) Burkett. Spouse #1, deceased: Stanley J. Cogley. Spouse #2, surviving: Wendell D. Gahagen. Beulah L. WALKER, 96, of New Bethlehem, died November 5, 1997 at her daughter's residense in Greenville. Born March 9, 1901 in Salem, daugher of John and Gertrude R. (Wise) Slagle. Spouse #1, deceased: Wiley Lowers. Spouse #2: deceased: Lloyd Walker. Pauline G. "Pean" RUFFALO, 71, of Madera, Calif., died November 5, 1997 at Madera Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 13, 1926 in Akron, OH, daughter of Grover C. And Bessie Mae (Haines) Scott. John Reed MATEER, 47, died November 7, 1997 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born February 3, 1950, son of Robert F. And Alice May (Reed) Mateer, Jr. Surviving spouse: Tracy Lynne (Neiswonger) Mateer. (Owner and director of Mateer Funeral Home in New Bethlehem). Robert C. HAWK, Sr., 71, of East Brady, died November 6, 1997 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Butler. Born July 19, 1926 in Lawsonham, son of Claude and Mary (Shaffer) Hawk. Surviving spouse: Doris M. (Conner) Hawk. Charles Edwin GREENAWALT, 76, of Butler, formerly of New Bethlehem, died November 6, 1997 at the Vererans Administration Medical Center in Butler. Born May 10, 1921 in Lawsonham, son of Flora Anthony. Spouse deceased: Helen (Buhay) Greenawalt. November 19, 1997 issue: Frank A. REED, 87, of Punxsutawney, RR4, died November 17, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born April 21, 1910 in Grange, Jefferson County, son of Parker L. and Lethia Leara (Watt) Reed. Surviving spouse: Marie (Smathers) Reed. Raymond J. "Slim" MILLER, 78 of Clarion died November 15, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born November 7, 1919 in Limestone Township, son of Harry W. And Nellie A. (Reinsel) Miller. Spouse #1, deceased: Jane E. (Carns) Miller. Spouse #2, surviving: Charlotte (Mohney) Miller. The Rev. Harold H. HIMES, 82, of Circleville, Ohio, died November 2, 1997 at Brown Memorial Home. Born February 11, 1915 in Widnoon, son of Lester James and Ethel (Craig) Himes. Spouse deceased: Dorothy Mae (Glick). Herbert W. "Curly" CRISSMAN, 79, of New Bethlehem, RR1, died November 14, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born June 22, 1918 in Putneyville, son of Miles and Rose (Adams) Crissman. Spouse deceased: Anna V. (Dorazio) Crissman. Homer B. YINGLING, 89, formerly of Curllsville, died November 17, 1997. Born June 7, 1908 in Monroe Township, Clarion County, son of James Burl and Mary Jane (Thompson) Yingling Betty Doreen BRINEMAN, 79, of Shippenville, died November 13, 1997. Born September 2, 1918 in England, daughter of Thomas John and Gertrude A. (Woods) Johnston. Spouse deceased: Francis Eugene Brineman. Ruth E. BRADLEY, 77, of Mayport, died November 13, 1997 at Jefferson Manor Health Care Center in Brookville. Born May 6, 1920 in Hawthorn, daughter of Percy C. And Elsie (Lucas) Copenhaver. Surviving spouse: Golden M. Bradley. December 10, 1997 issue: Melvin F. HOLLENBAUGH, 61, of Mayport, RR 2, died December 7, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born April 2, 1936 in Clarion County, son of Ivan and Margaret (Klepfer) Hollenbaugh. Surviving spouse: Deloris (Adams) Hollenbaugh. James PACY, Jr, 85, of Rimersburg, RR1, died December 3, 1997 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo, RR1. Born February 28, 1912 in Madison Township, son of James and Madaline (Carcelli) Pacy. Surviving spouse: Rena (Serventi) Pacy. Garnet M. HARRIGER, 77, of New Bethlehem, died December 7, 1997 at Allegheny Manor in Shippenville. Born May 23, 1920 in Porter Township, daughter of Grover and Lottie (Neill) Ferringer. Spouse deceased: Sylvester Harriger. Geraldine H. TROUP, 72, of South Buffalo Township, died December 8, 1997 at Allegheny University Medical Centers in Harrison Township. Born January 23, 1925, in Mayport, RR2, daughter of LeRoy and Lula (Smith) Brocious. Surviving spouse: Howard S. Troup Dorothy C. FORSYTHE, 87, of Sligo died November 28, 1997 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo RR1. Born January 5, 1910, in Piney Township, daughter of Robert and Frances (George) Summerville. Spouse deceased: William J. Forsythe.

September 17, 1997 issue: Chester B. "Chet" STEWART, 81, of Parker, RR1, died September 12, 1997 at his home. Born May 17, 1916 in Toby Township, son of J. Orville and Nellie (Gettens) Stewart. Surviving spouse: Florence (McCall) Stewart. Venna Russell NEILL, 94, of Hawthorn died September 12, 1997 at Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville. Born August 26, 1903 in Clarion County, daughter of Irvin Henry and Eliza L. (Luther) Yeany. Spouse deceased: Archie McKinley Neill. George W. MINICH, 65, of Truittsburg died September 15, 1997 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 15, 1932 in Truittsburg, son of Percy W. And Vera (Oppelt) Minich. Surviving spouse: Marie (Shepler) Minich. Nora Louise PRIESTER, 81, of Grove City, Ohio died September 7, 1997 in Grove City. Born in Callensburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reese. Spouse #1, deceased: Leonard Huffman. Spouse #2: deceased: Lawrence Priester. September 24, 1997 issue: Gary E. CULBERTSON, 60 of Butler, died September 9, 1997 at his home. Born December 21, 1936 in Butler, son of Raymond W. And Alice L. (Best) Culbertson. Surviving spouse: Mary K. (Stewart) Culbertson. Alice L. KIEHL, 70, of New Bethlehem, died September 20, 1997 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born July 19, 1927 in New Bethlehem, daughter of Harry and Frances (Hilliard) Freeman. Spouse deceased: Paul Kiehl. Herman A.COLWELL, 77, of Monroe, Michigan died September 19, 1997 at his home. Born February 2, 1920 in Cowansville, son of Hardee B. And Mary O. (Turner) Colwell. Surviving spouse: Kathryn M. (Shoemaker) Colwell. Howard A. REICHARD, 56, died September 18, 1997 at his home. Born April 10, 1941 in Shaler Township. (No parents listed). Surviving spouse: Ruth (Wolfgang) Reichard. Ellis M. "Pete" SKINNER, 89, of Fairmount City, RR1, died September 22, 1997 at DuBois Regional Medical Center East. Born November 5, 1907 in Eddyville, son of Elmer E. And Mary Ella (Brumbaugh) Skinner. Clarence E. BOYER, 90, of Tavares, Fla, formerly of New Bethlehem, died September 19, 1997 at Waterman Hospital in Ustis, Fla. Born May 20, 1907 in North Freedom (no parents mentioned). Surviving spouse: Pauline H. Boyer. Paul E. "Pete" MASTER, 74, of Newmansville (Tionesta, RR1) a former resident of Sligo and Rimersburg died September 23, 1997 at his home. Born August 8, 1923 in Huey, son of Clarence and Pearl (Waite) Master. Surviving spouse: Pauline A. (Rankin) Master. October 1, 1997 issue: Donald E. REED, 65, of Rimersburg, RR1, died September 26, 1997 at his home. Born March 9, 1932 in Kissinger Mills, son of John and Anna Mae (Lewis) Reed. Surviving spouse: Jane (Carnahan) Reed. James Earl DOTTERER, Sr, 90, of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, died September 28, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born March 10, 1907, in Emlenton, son of Wilford R. And Bertha R. (White) Dotterer. Spouse deceased: Helen M. (Patterson) Dotterer. Frederick Eugene SNYDER, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY died August 31, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born May 31, 1927 in Brookville, son of Walter and Gladys (Carr) Snyder. Surviving spouse: Bernice (Bish) Snyder. Maxine R. SHERMAN, 80, of Tionesta, a resident of New Beginnings of Clarion, formerly of the Hawthorn and New Bethlehem area, died September 28, 1997 at the Clarion Hospital. Born February 4, 1917 in Oak Ridge, daughter of Clarence and Gertrude (Reddinger) Troup. Karen J. SMITH, 40, of New Bethlehem, RR3, died September 26, 1997 at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born December 28, 1956 in Kittanning, daughter of Wayne and Jane (Roush) McIntire. Surviving spouse: Gary J. Smith Frank L. DOVERSPIKE, 90, of Distant died September 25, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born December 30, 1906 in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, son of Boyd and Ella (Smith) Doverspike. Spouse deceased: Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Doverspike. William J. BROCIOUS, 71, of New Bethlehem, RR2, died September 29 at Clarion Hospital. Born February 7, 1926 in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, son of James and Mame (Mowrey) Brocious. Surviving spouse: Carol L. (Smith) Brocious. Freda L. WARDEN, 93, of Distant, died September 28, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born March 31, 1904 in Distant, daughter of Perry and Mae (Adams) Bowser. Spouse deceased: Chester B. Warden.

August 6, 1997 issue: Lillian P. FOSTER, 48, of Brookville, RR1, died July 30, 1997 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 14, 1949 in New York State, daughter of Norman G. And Rita (Cordwell) Cordwell. Surviving spouse: Walter Foster, Sr. Clair I. "Johnny" BISH, 88, of South Bethlehem, died July 29, 1997 at Allegheny Manor in Shippenville, RR 1. Born March 26, 1909 in Oak Ridge, son of Reed J. And Elva (Himes) Bish. Spouse deceased: Twila S. (Snyder) Bish. Russell George PETERS,44, of Rimersburg, RR2, died July 29, 1997, at Clarion Hospital. Born August 18, 1952, in Perry Township, Armstrong County, son of Harold Claude and Frances G. Peters. Zachary Paul BREWER, 11, of Strattonville, died August 2, 1997, at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 28, 1985, in West Virginia, son of Steven D. And Millie (Rossey) Brewer. Alice L. FORINGER, 83, of New Bethlehem, RR3, died August 1, 1997, at her residence. Born December 6, 1913, in Frogtown, daugher of Arthur M. And Claire (Mercer) Miller. Spouse deceased: Henry Foringer. Florence L. THOMPSON, 88, of New Bethlehem, RR2, died July 31, 1997, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo, RR1. Born October 18, 1908, in Clarion County, daughter of Ezra G. And Carrie (Glinkerman) Minich. Surviving spouse: Milliard L. Thompson. Max H. PYLE, Jr., 66, of Worthington, RR2, died July 31, 1997, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. Born September 5, 1930, in East Franklin Township, son of Max H. And Nellie (Toy) Pyle. Surviving spouse: Joan (Say) Pyle. Edwin B. SEYBERT, Jr., 64, of New Castle, formerly of Wampum, died August 4, 1997. Born April 13, 1933, in Rimersburg, son of Edwin B. And Margaret (South) Seybert, Sr. August 20, 1997 issue: Grant G. BROCIOUS, 75, of Mayport RR1, died August 15, 1997 in Brookville Hospital. Born May 4, 1922 in Timblin, Jefferson County, son of George and Elsie (Snyder) Brocious. Surviving spouse: Josephine L. (Hanlon) Brocious. Agnes E. MARTIN, 89, former resident of New Bethlehem, died August 14, 1997 at Florida Medical Center Hospice in Oakland Park, Fla. Born June 29, 1908 in Shawmut, daughter of Blaine M. And Anna M. (Zobrist) Shilling. Spouse deceased: W. Clement "Clem" Martin. Vera V. FISHER, 93, formerly of McWilliams died August 19, 1997 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born April 16, 1904, in New Salem, daugher of Clyde M. And Lorena A. (Brocious) Minich. Spouse deceased: Ivan F. Fisher. Helen Eliza STRONG, 82, of New Bethlehem died August 13, 1997, at Allegheny Manor of Shippenville. Born October 27, 1914, in Coalport, daugher of Joseph Sherman and Wilmina (Mullen) Gallaher. Spouse deceased: W. R. "Ted" Strong. Warren H. SOLIDAY, 77, of Fairmount City, died August 13, 1997, at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 23, 1920, in Troutville, son of William W. And Rhoda B. (London) Soliday. Surviving spouse: Emily (Kowalski) Soliday. Edmirle J. KRIEBEL, 90, of Distant died August 13, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born May 8, 1907 in Clarion County, son of John and Della (Nunamaker) Kriebel. Spouse deceased: Dorothy D. (Lineman) Kriebel. Mary E. MINICH, 67, of Worthville died August 16, 1997 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born July 30, 1930 in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, daughter of Reynolds and Sydney (Enterline) Sowers. Surviving spouse: Norman W. Minich. August 27, 1997 issue: Dale Alan MYERS, 33, of Butler, died August 19, 1997 in work related accident. Born January 6, 1964 in Butler son of Ronald and Joan (Deahl) Myers. Surviving spouse: Melissa Francis Myers. Marie E. WOTRING, 79, of New Bethlehem, RR2, died August 20, 1997 at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born November 5, 1917 in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, daughter of Albart and Lula Gould. Spouse deceased: Walter B. Wotring. William C. RITTS, 79, of Grove City died August 24, 1997 at United Community Hospital in Grove City. Born March 30, 1918, in Foxburg, son of Samuel C. And Lillian (Beers) Ritts. Spouse deceased: Jean (Heeter) Ritts. Mary E. SCHRECENGOST, 62, of Aliquippa died August 23, 1997 at Beaver Medical Center. Born April 23, 1935 in Mayport, daughter of Jacob D. And Margaret E. (Raybuck) Young. Surviving spouse: Golden W. Schrecengost. Emma V. KIEHL, 69, of Mayport, RR1, died August 23, 1997, at the Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville. Born October 19, 1927 in Fairmount City, daugher of William J. And Ocie Mae (Bish) Shoup. Surviving spouse: Dawson E. Kiehl. September 3, 1997 issue: Trudie Mae BAKER, 82, of New Bethlehem died September 1, 1997 at Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sligo, RR1. Born November 12, 1914 in Alcola, daughter of Frank W. And Lulu Mae (Crawford) Bish. Surviving spouse: Donald M. Baker Samuel R. KELLY, 79, of Oak Ridge died August 28, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born June 15, 1918 in Oak Ridge, son of Hershel M. And Martha (Adams) Kelly. Ralph H. SIAR, 88, of Rimersburg, died August 27, 1997 at Allegheny Manor in Shippenville. Born July 16, 1909 in Brookville, son of James Thomas and Sarah Star. Spouse deceased: Thelma Grace (Adams) Siar. Cherly L. "Cherrie" CRAIG, 41, of Dayton RR2, died August 30, 1997 at her residence. Born May 15, 1956, in Clarion, daughter of Manfred and Shirley (Coachman) Leis. Surviving spouse: Jerry Craig. Owen MORTIMER, 87, of Jacksonville, FLA died August 27, 1997 at Orange Park Memorial Hospital in Orange Park, FLA. Born March 12, 1910 in Madison Township, son of Samuel and Martha (Hawk) Mortimer. September 10, 1997 issue: Jack C. SHRECKENGOST II, 27, of Hawthorn died September 3, 1997 as result of accident in Worthington. Born April 1, 1970 in Brookville, son of Jack C. And Kathryn L. (DuQuin) Shreckengost. Surviving spouse: Tammy L. (Huffman) Shreckengost. Dorothy A. KLINE, 86, of Huey died September 7, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born April 16, 1911 in Oak Ridge, daughter of Mont and Martha Ellen (Davis) Bowser. Spouse deceased: Rellie F. Kline.

July 9, 1997 issue: Garnet J. SHAKLEY, 89, of Petrolia, died July 1, 1997, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. Born July 24, 1907, in Tidal, daughter of John O. And Margaret (Shakley) Shoup. Spouse deceased: Harry R. Shakley. Alfretta BAKER, 82, of Parker, RR2, died July 5, 1997, at Northwest Medical Center in Franklin. Born April 17, 1915, in Coal Hill, daughter of James P. And Bessie (Seth) Blauser. Spouse deceased: John V. Baker. Herbert Monroe SMITH, 77, of Loysville, formerly of Shannondale, died July 3, 1997, at Polyclinic Medical Center in Harrisburg. Born September 26, 1919, in Summerville, son of Fred and Helen (Dinger) Smith. Spouse deceased: Ruby G. (Otte) Smith. Virginia B.FYE, 84, of Knox died July 5, 1997, at Clarion Hospital. Born November 20, 1912, in Midway, daughter of Guy E. And Gertrude (Berlin) Weaver. Spouse deceased: Donald F. Fye. Lawrence M. "Bud" BOWSER, 58, of Huey died July 4, 1997, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Piney Township. Born January 19, 1939 in Huey, son of Lawrence P. And Maude (Saye) Bowser. Surviving spouse: Sharon (Young) Bowser. Marcellus A. "Marc" WELKER, 84, of Warren, formerly of Distant, died June 26, 1997 at Warren Manor. Born January 26, 1913, in Pittsburgh, son of Marcellus M. And Augusta (Leibach) Welker. Surviving spouse: Rose E. Welker. Marlin L. SNYDER, 68, of Timblin died July 5, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born July 6, 1928 in Dayton, son of Maurice W. And Veda G. (McGaughey) Snyder. Henry N. PATTON, 71, of Knox, RR3, died July 6, 1997, at Northwest Medical Center in Franklin. Born December 13, 1925, in Knox, Beaver Township, son of Ralph and Nora B. (Cope) Patton. Surviving spouse: Helen Jean (Hartzell) Patton. Ida Grace BARGER, 98, of East Brady, formerly of Rimersburg, died July 6, 1997, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Piney Township. Born February 26, 1899, in Conneration, Clarion County, daughter of Harry L. And Annie (Conner) Foringer. Spouse #1, deceased: David R. King. Spouse #2, deceased: Perry M. Barger. Margaret MILLER, 73, of Parker, formerly of Rimersburg, died July 4, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born December 24, 1923, in Butler, daughter of Benjamin E. And Helen L. (Grant) Reese. Spouse deceased: James D. Miller. (Note:The Miller's owned and operated the Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg from 1953-1980 and managed same funeral home from 1980-1995). Flora Belle KUHNS, 92, formerly of Clarion, died June 28, 1997, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in LaJunta, Colo. Born in Clarion, daughter of Charles and Minerva Davis. Spouse deceased: Wade Kuhns. Leona G. RIMEL, 94, of Kittanning died June 30, 1997 at Kittanning Care Center. Born September 6, 1902, in Rimersburg, daughter of George E. And Blanche (Greenwalt) Bell. Spouse deceased: Jessie Earl Rimel. Eva Lena CHAPMAN, 90, formerly of Punxsutawney, died June 28, 1997, at Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville. Born April 8, 1907, in Putneyville, daughter of Andrew and Inez (Schreckengost) Smith. Spouse deceased: John A. Chapman. July 23, 1997 issue: William C. "Whitey" RADER, 74, of Sligo, RR2, died July 17, 1997, at his residence. Born December 12, 1922, in Limestone Township, son of James and Lula Bell (Whitt) Percy (Note: this is how the obit is published). Surviving spouse: Shirley J. (Hepfl) Rader. The Rev. Enna Mae BRACKEN, 78, of Sheffield died July 19, 1997 at Kane Community Hospital. Born November 4, 1918, in Clover Run, Clearfield County, daughter of William and Laverna (Wayland) Bracken. Richard M. SNIDER, 81, of Amherst, N.Y., formerly of Hawthorn, died June 25, 1997, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. No parents listed. Surviving spouse: Eva (Turfoldo) Snider. Eleanor M. ELDER, 88, of Sligo, RR1, died July 22, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born January 17, 1909 in Curllsville, daughter of Samuel J. And Ollie M. (McCall) Heeter. Spouse deceased: Velmore W. Elder. Clara B. STOCKDILL, 87, of West Middlesex, died July 21, 1997, at Hospitality Care Center in Hermitage. Born May 22, 1910, in Widnoon, daugher of Curtis A. And Ernie Bell (Mohney) Anthony. Spouse deceased: Clinton C. Stockdill. The Rev. John C. POWELL, 71, formerly of Ringgold, died July 12, 1997 at his home in Findlay, Ohio. Born June 14, 1926 in Mayport, son of Orrie and Pearl (Hallman) Powell. Surviving spouse, Betty I. (Himes) Powell. Betty Louise ESHBAUGH, 78, of Mercer died July 21, 1997, at Shenango Valley Campus of the Horizon Hospital System in Farrel. Born December 1, 1918 in Rimersburg, daughter of Robert Edward and Kettie Belle (Smith) Fowler. Spouse deceased: Gerald J. Eshbaugh. Ruth E. REICHARD, 85, of New Bethlehem, died July 19, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born April 11, 1912 in Mount Pleasant, daughter of the Rev. Clark W. And Clara (Wissinger) Shields. Spouse deceased: Andrew G. Reichard. Miles Wayne "Whitey" RUPP, 69, of Cowansville, RR1, died July 15, 1997 at his residence. Born December 6, 1927, in Dayton, son of Miles Putney and Lillian Agnes (Craig) Rupp. Surviving spouse: Betty S. (White) Rupp. Dorothy Catherine STEPHENS, 82, of Clarion died July 10, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born February 20, 1915, in Clarion, daugher of Leon and Sophia (Hepfl) Stephens.

Hello all, I realize some of you, like me, subscribe to all three of the above lists. In case there are a few out there who only subscribe to one, I will send to all three. It has only been one year since I started my genealogy 'hobby' (more like an addiction) and have been so fortunate to meet so many new friends and cousins who have so willingly shared information with me. I am now feeling guilty since I have not had nearly as much to share. Hopefully I can help someone this way. I do have access to the weekly Leader-Vindicator newspaper, published in New Bethlehem, Clarion Co. Unfortunately I got smart too late and did not save many of the weekly papers in '97. I will make it a point to save all of the '98 issues, and will periodically post the obituaries so the lists will be much shorter in the future. I will be sending this list in several email's. If you find someone you have been searching for and need the obit, I can either type it and send by email or copy and send by snail mail. Hope this helps someone out there. Joyce (Copenhaver) Sherry Albany, GA (formerly Armstrong and Clarion Co) Check it out!!!! Email #1 LEADER VINDICATOR New Bethlehem, Clarion County, PA Obituaries May 21, 1997 issue William BONANNO, 78, of Seminole, died May 16, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born October 8, 1918 in Seminole, son of Frank and Susie (Manfredo) Bonanno. Surviving spouse: Valeria "Mickey" (Nicolli). Ydolo T. "Lou" ALBINI, 74, of East Brady died May 18, 1997 at his home. Born January 16, 1923 in St. Clair, son of Antonio and Pauline (Conti) Albini. Gladys M. ATWELL, 89, of East Brady, formerly of Emlenton, RR 1, died May 16, 1997 at Country Springs Personal Care in Sligo. Born December 18, 1907, in Richland Twp, Venango County daughter of James Wallace and Cora (Stover) Shawl. Spouse deceased - David Atwell. Nelle Grace EAKER, 93, of Corsica RR 1, died May 19, 1997 at Clarion Care Center. Born April 3, 1904 in Jefferson Co, daughter of Albert Leo and Lena Elmira (Reed) Shaffer. Spouse deceased: James W. Eaker. Clarence W. GUTHRIE, 71, of Feltrop's Nursing Home in South Beaver Township, died May 16, 1997 at the Beaver Medical Center. Born February 2, 1926, in Sugar Creek Twp, Armstrong Co, son of Wesley and Helen (Holder) Guthrie. Surviving spouse: Evelyn (McCanna) Guthrie. Dorothy Jean SHERIFF, 70, of Clarion died May 16, 1997, at her residence. Born November 20, 1926, in Bellwood, Blair County, no parents listed. Deceased spouse: Ralph W. Sheriff. June 4, 1997 Issue: Samuel L. FRAMPTON, 82, of Clarion, RR2, died June 1, 1997 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Piney Township. Born December 22, 1914, in Clarion, son of Edmiston and Agusta (Lintz) Frampton. Surviving spouse: Bernice (Aaron) Frampton. Joseph C. EDWARDS, 78, formerly of Corry, died June 1, 1997, at the Rouse- Warren County Home in Youngsville. Born September 3, 1918, in New Bethlehem, son of Frank and Emma (Blakeney) Edwards. Surviving spouse: Audrey L. (Blake) Edwards. M. Rita SHAFFER, of Oak Ridge, died May 31, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born (no date given) in St. Charles, Madison Township, daughter of John E. And Dorothy (Honadle) McClafferty. Deceased spouse: Gerald C. "Ham" Shaffer. Maxine G. REDDINGER, 73, of Clearfield, formerly of Clarion, died June 1, 1997, at Mount Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born June 22, 1923 in Clarion, daughter of Edward E. And Ruth (Stoppe) Reddinger. Agnes A. SIEGEL, 82, of Marble Star Route, died May 31, 1997, at Clarion Hospital. Born July 1, 1914 in Limestone, daughter of William and Barbara (Huefner) Donahue. Deceased spouse: Carl H. Siegel. Jack E. SWITZER, 71, of Millcreek died May 28, 1997 at Hamot Medical Center. Born October 11, 1925 in Rimersburg, son of Ralph E. And Velma (Fowler) Switzer. Surviving spouse: Rosalind (Myers) Switzer. Martha S. ROSE, 96, formerly of Dutch Hill (Parker, RR1) died June 3, 1997 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born in Perry Township on November 26, 1900, daughter of Wilbur W. And Pearl (Snyder) Stewart. June 18, 1997 issue: Edith Marie GUNTRUM, 73, of Rimersburg, RR1, died June 11, 1997 at Brookville Hospital. Born September 3, 1923, near Dayton, daughter of Clark and Lydia (Gearhart) Eakman. Surviving spouse: Carl L. Guntrum. Homer E. "Chip" HIMES, 83, of Brookville, RR5, formerly of Shannondale and New Bethlehem, died June 11, 1997, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born August 20, 1913, in Redbank Township, Clarion County, son of Benjamin I. and Amanda (Hankey) Himes. Spouse deceased: Margaret (O'Brien) Himes. E. Kathryn WYNCOOP, 82, of Clarion died May 24, 1997, at Allegheny Manor in Shippenville. Born November 15, 1914, in Rimersburg, daughter of Guy and Hazel (Bashline) McCall. Spouse deceased: H. Fenton Wyncoop. Flomy E. HENRY, 92, of Clarion, formerly of New Bethlehem, died June 11, 1997, at Clarion Health Care Center. Born August 22, 1904, in Mudlic, daughter of Miles and Ollie (Hepler) Huffman. Spouse deceased: Leon E. Henry. Betty L. GREENAWALT, 75, of Shippenville, RR3, died June 14, 1997 at Clarion Hospital. Born February 6, 1922, in Curllsville, daughter of John and Ila (Ashbaugh) Carberry. Spouse deceased: Ira "Tom" Greenawalt. Anna HIMES, 88, of Erie, formerly of Timblin, died June 12, 1997 at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge in Erie. Born February 22, 1909, in Cassandra, Cambria County, daughter of Ignatz and Nancy (Homma) Yarchuk. Spouse #1, deceased: Anthony Cherry, Jr. - Spouse #2, deceased: Foster Himes. Deloris M. "Lori"BROTHERS, 52, of East Brady, died June 12, 1997, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. Born June 11, 1945, in Rochester, N.Y., daughter of George Ernest and Rosella Alberta (Stevens) Roth. Surviving spouse: Robert J. Brothers. Elizabeth L. SHEARER, 82, of Cooperstown, died June 13, 1997, at Northwest Medical Center in Franklin. Born April 25, 1915, in Toby Township, daughter of Benjamin and Wilda (Smith) McCall. Spouse deceased: Clarence W. Shearer. Charles E. EAKIN, 48, of Callensburg, died June 13, 1997, at his home. Born January 10, 1949, in Fryburg, son of Charles D. And Helen Eakin. Surviving Spouse: Sara (Mong) Eakin. Russell DOVERSPIKE, 76, of West Kittanning, died June 11, 1997 at University Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 21, 1921, in Eddyville, son of David L. and Edith (Spence) Doverspike. Spouse deceased: Dorothy (Frederick) Doverspike. Bertha Lucille HORNE, 72, of Evans City, formerly of New Bethlehem, died June 17, 1997 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born October 10, 1924, in Redbank Township, Clarion County, daughter of Calvin and Carrie (Troup) Doverspike. Surviving Spouse: Melvin S. Horne.