They've been microfilmed, and so you can also order the microfilm from your local Family History Center. Patti On Oct 16, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Patti Hobbs wrote: > John, > > They would be in the prothonotary's office at the Clarion County > courthouse. > > Patti > > > On Oct 16, 2008, at 11:12 AM, John C. Hall wrote: > >> If my gr grandfather filed for naturalization in Clarion, Where >> could those records be found?? >> >> John C. Hall, Petaluma, California >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

John, They would be in the prothonotary's office at the Clarion County courthouse. Patti On Oct 16, 2008, at 11:12 AM, John C. Hall wrote: > If my gr grandfather filed for naturalization in Clarion, Where > could those records be found?? > > John C. Hall, Petaluma, California > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Patti, thank you very much. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Hobbs" <genealogy@hobbits8.com> To: <paclario@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] Naturalization records > They've been microfilmed, and so you can also order the microfilm from > your local Family History Center. > > Patti > On Oct 16, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Patti Hobbs wrote: > >> John, >> >> They would be in the prothonotary's office at the Clarion County >> courthouse. >> >> Patti >> >> >> On Oct 16, 2008, at 11:12 AM, John C. Hall wrote: >> >>> If my gr grandfather filed for naturalization in Clarion, Where >>> could those records be found?? >>> >>> John C. Hall, Petaluma, California >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com >>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>> the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If my gr grandfather filed for naturalization in Clarion, Where could those records be found?? John C. Hall, Petaluma, California

The Derrick, October 15, 2008: Ruth H. Bailey, Shallotte, N.C., formerly of Franklin Joyce A. Houser, 205 South Park St., Franklin Kitty Allen Reddinger, Distant Getting it right - Jack Ray Schmader Ruth H. Bailey, 96, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Shallotte, N.C. Ruth was born in Mannington, W.Va. She was a graduate of Edinboro State College. She and her husband, Dr. John W. (Jack) Bailey, DDS, married and moved to Franklin in 1937, where they lived until 1977. While in Franklin, Ruth was an active member of the American Red Cross, Eastern Star, and the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. She is survived by her son, John, Jr. (Jay) and daughter-in-law, Becca, who reside in Louisville, Ky.; her daughter, Karen and son-in-law, Dennis, who reside in Little River, S.C.; and also survived by five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ruth is predeceased by her husband; her parents; two sisters; and one brother. Ruth will be remembered by her family and friends for her strong faith and gentle manner. Joyce A. Houser, 82, a resident of 205 South Park St., Franklin, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Miss Houser was born on Palm Sunday, April 18, 1926, in Long Beach, Calif., a beloved daughter of the late Eugene Curtis and Ruth (Oseau) Houser. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and was a graduate of Long Beach City College. She had worked for the County of Los Angeles Red Feather Services in the City of Compton's Child Care Services Division. While in California, she was a member of the Belmont Heights Methodist Episcopal Church. She had taught both children and youth of the church. During World War II, she had served abroad with the U.S.O. Upon the death of her father, she had come back East with her mother to live in Franklin. While in Franklin, she was employed at Polk Center in both Residential and Habilatative Services for nearly 30 years. Miss Houser joined the First United Methodist Church in Franklin and was a member of the church for more than 50 years. She had held membership in the United Methodist Women's Group of the church and had served various positions by appointment. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her special friend, Kathy K. Peterson, of Franklin; and several cousins throughout the area. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Jenz, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions, can be directed to The Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, 16323, or to The First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. Kitty J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at McKinley Health Center. Born Oct. 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Wade Allen and Eula Nulph. She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Kenneth R. Reddinger, and he preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2003. Mrs. Reddinger owned and operated Kitty Reddinger Hair Salon. She was very active in her church, the Oakland Church of God in Distant. She loved baking and cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by five children, Kenneth A. Reddinger and wife, Jerilyn, David L. Reddinger and wife, Sue and Timothy P. Reddinger and wife, Gayle, all of Summerville, Cheryl L. Narbeth and husband, Paul, of Santa Clara, Calif. and Melia Strittmatter and husband, John, of Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Janice Weeter of Porter Township; three brothers, Rodger Allen of West Virginia, John Allen of Emlenton and Kevin Allen of Redbank Township; and grandchildren, Kimberly Revilla, Ryan Reddinger, Tyler Strittmatter, Eric Strittmatter, Dawn Reddinger, Kaitlyn Reddinger, Lindsay Reddinger and Leah Reddinger; a great-grandchild, Cooper Manuel Revilla. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bish Memorial Funeral Home. Additional viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God. Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God in Distant with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger and Pastor Mark Pollock of Oakland Church of God officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Church of God, Distant, 16223. Getting it right - Jack Ray Schmader Jack Ray Schmader, 68, of 103 W. Seventh St., Oil City, died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at UPMC Transitional Care, after an extended illness. He is survived by a step-son, Rob Harrelson of Oil City.

Bev, I don't have anything on Kenneth's Parents but if you go to my website at -www.tribalpages.com/tribes/slmn1327 - I have the information on Kitty's Mother. Best regards, Bill Nulph> From: bevart@frontiernet.net> To: paclario@rootsweb.com> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:01:42 -0700> Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] REDDINGER/NULPH, The Derrick, October 15, 2008> > Thank you, Ellis!> > I have collateral lines of REDDINGER and NULPH on my family tree. Does > anyone know more about Kitty's parents Wade Allen and Eula NULPH and husband > Kenneth R. REDDINGER?> > Happy Halloween,> Bev in Calif.> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net>> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:12 PM> Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, October 15, 2008> > > > The Derrick, October 15, 2008:> > > Kitty Allen Reddinger, Distant> >> > Kitty J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008> > at McKinley Health Center.> > Born Oct. 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Wade Allen and Eula Nulph.> > She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Kenneth R. Reddinger, and he preceded> > her in death Jan. 3, 2003.> > Mrs. Reddinger owned and operated Kitty Reddinger Hair Salon.> > She was very active in her church, the Oakland Church of God in> > Distant.> > She loved baking and cooking and spending time with family and> > friends.> > She is survived by five children, Kenneth A. Reddinger and wife,> > Jerilyn, David L. Reddinger and wife, Sue and Timothy P. Reddinger and> > wife, Gayle, all of Summerville, Cheryl L. Narbeth and husband, Paul,> > of Santa Clara, Calif. and Melia Strittmatter and husband, John, of> > Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Janice Weeter of Porter Township; three> > brothers, Rodger Allen of West Virginia, John Allen of Emlenton and> > Kevin Allen of Redbank Township; and grandchildren, Kimberly Revilla,> > Ryan Reddinger, Tyler Strittmatter, Eric Strittmatter, Dawn Reddinger,> > Kaitlyn Reddinger, Lindsay Reddinger and Leah Reddinger; a> > great-grandchild, Cooper Manuel Revilla.> > She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.> > Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the> > Bish Memorial Funeral Home.> > Additional viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Friday at Oakland> > Church of God.> > Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God in> > Distant with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger and Pastor Mark Pollock of Oakland> > Church of God officiating.> > Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.> > Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Church of God, Distant,> > 16223.> -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Bill! I'm always apprecitive of you getting me to start my own tribalpages site. I love it and don't know what I'd do without it! I have over 12,000 people on it. It's so addictive. ~Blessings, Bev http://osman.tribalpages.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Nulph" <slsmn1327@hotmail.com> To: <paclario@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] REDDINGER/NULPH, The Derrick, October 15, 2008 > > Bev, > I don't have anything on Kenneth's Parents but if you go to my website > at -www.tribalpages.com/tribes/slmn1327 - I have the information on > Kitty's Mother. > > Best regards, > Bill Nulph> From: bevart@frontiernet.net> To: paclario@rootsweb.com> Date: > Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:01:42 -0700> Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] REDDINGER/NULPH, > The Derrick, October 15, 2008> > Thank you, Ellis!> > I have collateral > lines of REDDINGER and NULPH on my family tree. Does > anyone know more > about Kitty's parents Wade Allen and Eula NULPH and husband > Kenneth R. > REDDINGER?> > Happy Halloween,> Bev in Calif.> > ----- Original > Message ----- > From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net>> To: > <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:12 PM> > Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, October 15, 2008> > > > The > Derrick, October 15, 2008:> > > Kitty Allen Reddinger, Distant> >> > Kitty > J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008> > at > McKinley Health Center.> > Born Oct. 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Wade > Allen and Eula Nulph.> > She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Kenneth R. > Reddinger, and he preceded> > her in death Jan. 3, 2003.> > Mr! > s. Reddinger owned and operated Kitty Reddinger Hair Salon.> > She was > very active in her church, the Oakland Church of God in> > Distant.> > She > loved baking and cooking and spending time with family and> > friends.> > > She is survived by five children, Kenneth A. Reddinger and wife,> > > Jerilyn, David L. Reddinger and wife, Sue and Timothy P. Reddinger and> > > wife, Gayle, all of Summerville, Cheryl L. Narbeth and husband, Paul,> > > of Santa Clara, Calif. and Melia Strittmatter and husband, John, of> > > Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Janice Weeter of Porter Township; three> > > brothers, Rodger Allen of West Virginia, John Allen of Emlenton and> > > Kevin Allen of Redbank Township; and grandchildren, Kimberly Revilla,> > > Ryan Reddinger, Tyler Strittmatter, Eric Strittmatter, Dawn Reddinger,> > > Kaitlyn Reddinger, Lindsay Reddinger and Leah Reddinger; a> > > great-grandchild, Cooper Manuel Revilla.> > She was preceded in death by > her parents and husband.> > Visitation will be held fro! > m 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the> > Bish Memorial Funeral Home > .> > Additional viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Friday at Oakland> > > Church of God.> > Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Oakland > Church of God in> > Distant with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger and Pastor Mark > Pollock of Oakland> > Church of God officiating.> > Interment will be at > Oakland Cemetery.> > Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Church > of God, Distant,> > 16223.> -------------------------------> To > unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thank you, Ellis! I have collateral lines of REDDINGER and NULPH on my family tree. Does anyone know more about Kitty's parents Wade Allen and Eula NULPH and husband Kenneth R. REDDINGER? Happy Halloween, Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:12 PM Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, October 15, 2008 > The Derrick, October 15, 2008: > Kitty Allen Reddinger, Distant > > Kitty J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 > at McKinley Health Center. > Born Oct. 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Wade Allen and Eula Nulph. > She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Kenneth R. Reddinger, and he preceded > her in death Jan. 3, 2003. > Mrs. Reddinger owned and operated Kitty Reddinger Hair Salon. > She was very active in her church, the Oakland Church of God in > Distant. > She loved baking and cooking and spending time with family and > friends. > She is survived by five children, Kenneth A. Reddinger and wife, > Jerilyn, David L. Reddinger and wife, Sue and Timothy P. Reddinger and > wife, Gayle, all of Summerville, Cheryl L. Narbeth and husband, Paul, > of Santa Clara, Calif. and Melia Strittmatter and husband, John, of > Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Janice Weeter of Porter Township; three > brothers, Rodger Allen of West Virginia, John Allen of Emlenton and > Kevin Allen of Redbank Township; and grandchildren, Kimberly Revilla, > Ryan Reddinger, Tyler Strittmatter, Eric Strittmatter, Dawn Reddinger, > Kaitlyn Reddinger, Lindsay Reddinger and Leah Reddinger; a > great-grandchild, Cooper Manuel Revilla. > She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. > Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the > Bish Memorial Funeral Home. > Additional viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Friday at Oakland > Church of God. > Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God in > Distant with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger and Pastor Mark Pollock of Oakland > Church of God officiating. > Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery. > Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Church of God, Distant, > 16223. >

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The Derrick, October 10, 2008: Marilyn A. Hill Boyer, formerly of Oil City Daniel Edwards, 1899 Jordan Hollow Road, Parker Eva Jean Harris, of 674 Grant St., Franklin Eugene McConaughy, 3067 Brookville St., Hawthorn J. Leroy Montgomery, Prairie Street, Harrisville E. Mae Rothen, Emlenton Raeman Sopher, Shelburne, Vt., Kennerdell native Patricia "Tricia" Winger, 141 River St., Oil City Getting it right - John E. McDonald Getting it right - Betty Long Wilt Marilyn A. (Hill) Boyer, 83, formerly of Oil City, passed away peacefully at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with her family at her side, in the Lake Anna Elder Care Home in Bumpass, Va., near Richmond. Born May 15, 1925, in Dempseytown, she was the daughter of the late Forrest E. and Lottie Turner Hill. Mrs. Boyer attended Oakland Township High School and graduated from Oil City High School in 1943. She was an active member of the Oil City First Church of God, holding various positions including president of the Oil City Women of the Church of God for 20 years, Sunday School teacher, choir member, pianist and organist. She was still teaching Sunday School and playing the organ at age 77. She continued serving the church as pianist, at the Church of God in Richmond until age 80. In addition, to her service at her local church, she served as secretary for the Western Pennsylvania Women of the Church of God for 15 years. Mrs. Boyer worked in the offices of the Boy Scouts of America, Worthington Corp. and the First Church of God in Oil City. Her hobbies and interests included politics, girls basketball, reading, cooking, gardening, and attending Church of God camp meetings, both in Emlenton and in Anderson, Ind. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was married in Dempseytown on June 9, 1951, to Evan C. Boyer, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2004. Surviving are a daughter, Connie Boyer and husband, Thomas Rogers, of Richmond, Va; three sons, Ronald Boyer and wife, Polly, of Kettering, Ohio, Donald Boyer and wife, Diane, of Severn, Md. and Vaughn Boyer of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Dr. Robert Boyer of Boston, Mass., Angela Boyer of Columbus, Ohio, Heather Boyer of Kettering, Ohio, Christopher Boyer of Indiana, and Michael, Steven, and Rebecca Boyer, all of Severn, Md. Also surviving are a sister, Ruth Gricks of Oil City; a brother, Forrest Hill of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Martino. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc., 2781 Route 257 in Seneca. Friends may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of God, 11 East Eighth St., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Vern Allison officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God of Oil City, the First Church of God in Richmond, the Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Va., or to the Whitehall Church of God Campground in Emlenton. Online condolences to the family may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com. Daniel Edwards, 28, of 1899 Jordan Hollow Road, Parker, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at his residence. Born Jan. 8, 1980, in Staten Island, N.Y., he was the son of Dr. William P. Edwards, Jr. and Sandra DiMotta. He was a student. Mr. Edwards enjoyed ATVs, puzzles, walks and swimming. He is survived by his father, William P. Edwards, Jr. and step-mother, Mary Edwards of Franklin; a sister, Erin Edwards at home; brothers, Dr. Eric Edwards and wife, Cara, of Durham, N.C., Nicholas Rex of Erie and Christopher Rex at home; paternal grandmother, Sara Edwards of Greensburg; maternal aunt, Silvana Rotondo of Bolonga, Italy; maternal step-grandparents, George and Nancy Hook of Franklin; and paternal great-uncle, Charles Bolton of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his mother; his paternal grandfather, William Edwards, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Leah and Fiorintino DiModta. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Holly Ann Davis of St. John Episcopal Church officiating. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Eva Jean Harris, 87, of 674 Grant St., Franklin, died at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the emergency department of UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The News-Herald. Eugene B. McConaughy, 82, of 3067 Brookville St., P.O. Box 31, Hawthorn, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Clarion. Born Aug. 5, 1926, in Cottage Hill, Porter Township, he was the son of Fredrick John McConaughy and Audrey Katherine (Wells) McConaughey. He was a laborer for Amos Dolby Company. Mr. McConaughy was affiliated with Oakland Church of God in Distant. He was first married to Marie (Wadding) McConaughy, and she passed away in 1993. He then married Cleda Virginia (Eckard) McConaughy, and she survives in New Bethlehem. Mr. McConaughy enjoyed hunting. He is survived by two sons, Robert B. and Pamela McConaughy of Hawthorn and James F. McConaughy of Rimersburg; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marie McConaughy; one son, William McConaughy; and two daughters, Susan and Patricia McConaughy. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Jimmy Swogger of Oakland Church of God officiating. Interment will be at Alcola Trinity Cemetery in Redbank Township, Clarion County. J. Leroy Montgomery, 99, of Prairie Street, Harrisville, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at his residence. Born Jan. 30, 1909, in Grove City, he was the son of Andrew Montgomery and Bertha (Welton) Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery lived in the area his entire life. He was a 1928 graduate of Harrisville High School. He owned Montgomery Block Plant of Harrisville, where he worked from 1935 to 1973, when he retired. He also worked at Cooper-Bessemer in Grove City as a machinist from 1928 to 1945. Mr. Montgomery was a member of Harmony Presbyterian Church in Harrisville, where he was a former trustee. He was the last surviving Charter member of the Harrisville Lions Club. He was a member of Grove City Lodge 603 F&AM, a member of New Castle Consistory, Syria Shrine, and a former member of Grove City Sportsman Club. He was an avid bowler for more than 40 years, an avid hunter and an avid traveler, visiting all of the states except Alaska. Mr. Montgomery was married to Sarah M. (Renick) Montgomery on May 28, 1941. He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Dee Strader of Harrisville; two grandchildren, Kimberly A. Bromley of West Chester and Douglas A. Strader and his wife, Theresa, of Baltimore, Md.; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Hoffmann of Grove City. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on April 8, 1981; and two sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Kirk A. Erwin of Harmony Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. At the request of the family, memorials can be made to Harrisville Lions Club, 219 Browntown Road, Harrisville, 16038. E. Mae Rothen, 69, of Emlenton died at 12:56 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Butler Memorial Hospital, following an illness. She was born April 23, 1939, in Wexford, a daughter of William G. and Mary Elser. She was a long-time active member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton, and she also was a member of the church's Altar Rosary Society, Soup Group and PURLS ministry. She enjoyed collecting prayer books and working puzzles. Mrs. Rothen was a homemaker and enjoyed the company of her family and friends. She and Carl F. Rothen Jr. were married Oct. 6, 1962, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cabot, Butler County. Mr. Rothen, whom she loved, adored and missed very much, preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2004. Mrs. Rothen is survived by two sons and their wives, Neal C. and Margaret Rothen and Eric G. and Mary Rothen, all of Emlenton, and two daughters and their husbands, Carla S. and Doug Cratty of Connoquenessing and Amy and Raymond Kaufman of Parker. Ten grandchildren also survive: Erika, Justin and Kiersten Rothen of Emlenton, Kevin, Danielle and Emily Kaufman of Parker, and Jessica, Brittany, Rebecca and Jordan Cratty of Connoquenessing. She also is survived by two brothers and their wives, James "Jim" and Mildred Elser of Wexford and Albert "Burt" and Iris Elser of Slippery Rock; a sister, Lois Gass of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" Elser. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Chestnut Street, Emlenton, with Monsignor Jan Olowin, the church pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the St. Michael Roman Catholic Cemetery, Emlenton. Members of the Altar-Rosary Society of St. Michael Church will recite the rosary at 6:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. A parish prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Charitable Deeds and Services, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, 16232. Online condolences may be sent to localfamilies@hilefuneralhome.com. Raeman P. Sopher, 84, of Shelburne, Vt., died peacefully at home, Friday Oct. 3, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 23, 1924, in Kennerdell, he was a son of Ralph Sopher and Melissa Mae (Gadsby) Sopher, Rae served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Air Force Cadets, training as a navigator and pilot. Following the war, he entered college on the GI Bill and earned his bachelor of science degree in metallurgy from Grove City College in 1949, and a master of science degree in metallurgical engineering from Ohio State University in 1956. Rae enjoyed a distinguished career as a metallurgist. He worked in mechanical and physical metallurgy at Battelle Memorial Institute from 1950 to 1959 and at General Dynamics Corp. from 1959 to 1962, where he worked on the development of ultrasonic inspection of submarines. He joined the I.B.M. Components Division in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1962, and later became manager of Semiconductor Technology Development in Essex Junction, Vt. Rae received special recognition in 1967 for his research, and has received numerous invention awards and patents for his work on semiconductor device metallurgy. Rae retired from I.B.M. in 1995 to form a partnership with his son, Myron, as founders of Sopher Investment Management in South Burlington, Vt. Throughout his life, Rae was devoted to community service, serving as a school board member and Boy Scout leader in communities where he lived in Ohio, Connecticut and New York and as a deacon of the churches he attended there. In the 1970s Rae served as selectman and planning commissioner for the Town of Shelburne and was also a member of Shelburne/Charlotte Rotary. He was a director of Shelburne Farms from 1990 to 1998 and guided decisions as a director of the Lintilhac Foundation, for more than 20 years. Rae grew up on a small farm near Grove City, where he met his future wife, Jeanette. He loved skiing and the outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting, managing woodlands and always taught people to respect, revere and protect nature for future generations. He leaves his loving wife Jeanette, to whom he was married for 65 years; his three children, Joe and Julie Sopher of Bristol Vt., Myron and Lenore Sopher of Shelburne, Vt. and Crea and Philip Lintilhac of Shelburne, Vt.; grandchildren, Melissa and her husband, David Moran, of Bristol, Vt., Matthew and Lauren Sopher of Shelburne, Vt. and Louise, Will and Paul Lintilhac of Shelburne, Vt.; and great-grandchildren, William, Katherine and Caleb Sopher of Bristol, Vt. He is also survived by two brothers, Kenneth Sopher and his wife, Mary Olive of Ohio and Dale Sopher and his wife, Doris of Pennsylvania. Rae was predeceased by three brothers, Leroy, Isaac and Lester; and one sister, Marion Hovis, all of Pennsylvania. Family receivied friends at the Shelburne Funeral Chapel, 209 Falls Road in Shelburne on Monday, Oct. 6. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the First Congregational Church on 38 South Winooski Ave.,Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may to be sent to Homeshare, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington, Vt., 05401. Patricia M. "Tricia" Winger, 40, of 141 River St., Oil City, died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, after an extended illness. Born Dec. 14, 1967, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Paul W. Winger Jr. and Jane E. Rhodes Winger. Patricia attended Oil City schools and Sugarcreek Elementary through the Intermediate Unit 6 and graduated from Grant Street School. She enjoyed T-Ball, swimming, bowling, camping at Wesley Woods and participating in Special Olympics. She had worked at the Venango Training and Development Center, and was involved with the Springboard program through UCIP and the Easter Seals. Patricia was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church. In addition to her parents of Oil City, she is survived by ten brothers and sisters, David Winger of Oil City, Kathryn and Tom O' Connor of Neiltown, Debbie Voit of Oil City, Mark and Ann Winger of Oil City, Daniel Winger and special friend, Linda Glass, of Oil City, Colleen and Stephen Fento of Oil City, Patrick and Donna Winger of Oil City, Bruce Winger of Oil City, Paul W. Winger III and Patricia of Oil City and Cheryl Winger and special friend, William Faulk, of Henry's Bend. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; a special friend, Lisa Winger of Oil City; and two aunts, Mary Smith of Meadville and Barbara Hazlett of Franklin. She was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Mark E. Voit; her paternal grandparents, Margaret and Paul W. Winger Sr.; a nephew. Paul W. Winger IV; and her maternal grandparents, Charles & Rosella Rhodes. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Memorials may be made to Special Olympics or to Easter Seals, 200 12th St., Franklin, 16323. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Getting it right - John E. McDonald John E. McDonald, 65, of 315 ½ E. Third St., Rear Apt, Oil City, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving fiancé, Helen E. Mott, of Oil City. Getting it right - Betty Long Wilt Betty Long Wilt, 80, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Chester Regional Medical Center in South Carolina. She is survived by three brothers, Paul, Don and David Long, all of Franklin

The Derrick, October 9, 2008: Marilyn Audine Hill Boyer, formerly of Oil City Samuel F. Cherico, Liberty Towers, Clarion Yvonne F. Gates, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin John M. Guyton Sr., Millcreek, formerly of Oil City Robert Ray Heckathorn, 43 Rich St., Oil City Vance W. Lerch, 27 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove Dorothy J. Lindsey, 69 Venango St., Franklin John E. McDonald, 305½ E. Third St., Oil City Gerald A. Peth, Cropps Corners Road, Knox Rebecca Jane Pope, Liberty Street, Clarion E. Mae Rothen, Emlenton Betty Wilt, formerly of Franklin Getting it right - Mary Louisa Walker Marilyn A. (Hill) Boyer, 83, formerly of Oil City, passed away peacefully at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with her daughter at her side, in the Lake Anna Elder Care Home in Bumpass, Va., near Richmond. The Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc., in Seneca, Cranberry Township is in charge of funeral arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Samuel F. Cherico, 84, of Liberty Towers, Clarion died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, after a short illness in UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Clarion, on April 20, 1924, he was the son of Tony F. Cherico and Sadie Sunseri Cherico, both preceded him in death. He was married on April 11, 1958, to Florence Louise Reynolds, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2005. Mr. Cherico enjoyed painting, drawing, ball games, working in the greenhouse, selling fruit and being with friends and family. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He is survived by two sons, Samuel F. (Marybeth) Cherico Jr. of Philippines and Anthony C. (Debra) Cherico of Sligo; four daughters, Mary L. (Clifton) Rizer of Marienville, Elizabeth A. (Mark) Servey of Reidsburg, Patrice A. (William) McSwain of Reidsburg and Sadie F. Cherico of Ft. Collins, Col.; 15 grandchildren, Cliff, Robin and Christina Rizer, Jennifer and Angela Servey, Andrea, Tonya and Scott Cherico, Chris, Maribeth, David and John McSwain and Cassey and Matthew Deherrera; three great- grandchildren, Morgan Little and Monica and Kaylee McSwain; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Michael Cherico; one grandson, William Servey; two brothers, Frank and Nick Cherico; and two sisters, Anna and Mary Ann Cherico. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. A Christian wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today from the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Fr. Monty Sayers as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. Online condolences can be sent to www.goblefh.net. Yvonne F. Gates, 86, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, formerly of Taylor Street, Franklin, died at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Sugarcreek Station. Born Sept. 21, 1922, in Altoona, she was the daughter of Raymond and Frances A. Rohrl Price. She was a graduate of Galitzin High School. She was a supervisor at Polk Center. Mrs. Gates was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed music (piano and organ) and cooking. Mrs. Gates first married Cloyde Shope April 6, 1946, and he preceded her in death. She later married Leo B. Gates on Jan. 12, 1973, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Ziegler of Franklin; four grandchildren, Michele Bennett and husband, Dennis, of Plano, Texas, Danialle Latshaw of Franklin, Jeffrey Ziegler of Oil City and Jennifer Reed and husband, Paul, of Danville, Ky.; eight great-grandchildren, Kelly Beers, Jason Beers, Keegan Reed, Dugan Reed and Zoe Reed, all of Danville, Ky., Cole Cassano of Franklin, Brandon Burger of Plano, Texas and Gina Burger of Plano, Texas; and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Shope of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Cloyde E. Shope on May 15, 1969, and Leo B. Gates on Jan. 8, 1979; an infant daughter; a son, Edward C. Shope; and a brother, Louis Rice. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., in Franklin. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7:15 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church with Msgr. Herbein, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. John M. Guyton Sr., 87, of Millcreek, formerly of Oil City, passed away peacefully at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at his home, surrounded by family. Born July 4, 1921, in Oil City, he was the son of the late James and Madeline Karg Guyton. He was a 1939 graduate of Oil City Senior High School. Mr. Guyton entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1939. During World War II, he served as an airplane maintenance tech, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was married June 28, 1952, in St. Stephen Church in Oil City to the former Teresa Schnepp. The celebrant of the nuptial was Mr. Guyton's brother, the Rev. James Guyton, C.S.S.R. While in Oil City, Mr. Guyton was employed by Oilwell Supply and Worthington Corp. At that time, he was a member of St. Stephen Church and sang in the male choir for many years. Mr. Guyton and his family moved to Erie in 1970, where he was employed by National Forge, Skinner Engine and Defense Contract Administration Services (DCAS), where he was supervisor of quality control operations. He retired from DCAS in 1987. He was a member of St. Julia's Church in Erie, and he was a life member of the Knights of Columbus in Oil City along with the American Legion, Sportsmen's and Siebenberger clubs in Erie. In his earlier years, John enjoyed traveling, hunting and playing golf. In later life, he enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and socializing with his friends at the Sportsmen's Club, where he was an avid pool player. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Teresa; and his children, John Guyton Jr. of Tustin, Calif., Gail G. Feerar of Exton and Michael E. Guyton of Kalamazoo, Mich. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Kelli Feerar and Amy Feerar; his sister in-law, Virginia Dabrowski of Oil City; along with many dear nieces and nephews. Mr. Guyton was preceded in death by three brothers, the Rev. James C. Guyton of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Joseph A. Guyton and Richard J. Guyton, who both lived in Oil City; and two sisters, Mary G. Fritz and Esther G. Cotter, all of Oil City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Brugger Home for Funerals, West 38th & Greengarden Blvd., Erie, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Church in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Church with Msgr. William C. Karg presiding. Interment with full military honors provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements in Oil City and Erie. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th St., Erie, 16505; or Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach St., Suite 244, Erie, 16501. Robert Ray Heckathorn, 55, of 43 Rich St., Oil City, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at UPMC Montifiore in Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 5, 1953, in New York, he was a son of Frederick Ray and Elidrith E. Plyler Heckathorn. Mr. Heckathorn was a 1971 graduate of Oil City High School. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW. Mr. Heckathorn enjoyed playing tennis and using his computer. On June 16, 1973, he married the former Rebecca Lynn McIntire, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Christine Harbison and husband, Michael, of Tippery; two sisters, Sherry Cohler and husband, Lynn and Pam Daly and husband, Ken, all of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Sue Heckathorn; and a sister, Linda O'Neil. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association. Vance W. Lerch, 86, of 27 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in his home. He was born in Franklin, on March 7, 1922, a son of Roy L. and Margaret M. Saunders Lerch. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1939. Mr. Lerch was employed as a toll designer for the Joy Mining Company at the Reno Plant, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove and was a former member of the Rocky Grove fireman's band. He enjoyed photography, especially when using his stereo camera and also enjoyed working around his house and gardening. He was a "do it yourself" type of person with the ability to build, fix or repair anything. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Ann Brown, whom he married on June 16, 1945. They were married for 63 years. Also surviving are three children, R. Stephen Lerch and his wife, Debbie, of Franklin, Sue Lerch of Rocky Grove and Duane R. Lerch and his wife, Linda, of Loveland, Ohio; one granddaughter, Maggie Lerch Donoghue and her husband, Dr. Patrick Donoghue, of Bloomington, Ind.; a step-granddaughter, Raeann Williams of Oil City; a brother, Harold E. Lerch of Oil City; two nephews, Edwin R. Lerch of Oil City and Roger Lerch of Rocky Grove; two nieces, Sheryl Lerch Smith Golubski of Fort Worth, Texas and Kathy Lerch Jennings and her husband, Ralph, of Burleson, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James W. Lerch. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel Inc., 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Gresick, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Franklin or The Visiting Nurses of Venango County, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. Dorothy J. Lindsey, 82, of 69 Venango St., Franklin, died at 4:13 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born March 12, 1926, in Galloway, she was the daughter of George A. and Edna I. Rice Carson. She worked as a nurse's aide at Polk Center. Mrs. Lindsey was a faithful member of Fox Street Church of God. She was also a member of the Women's Society. She was an avid bowler and was a member of Wednesday Women's League. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, doing community service and attending church. Mrs. Lindsey married Chester Lindsey on Jan. 10, 1942, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Chester M. Lindsey, Jr. of Franklin and Patricia I. Thomas of Oil City; six grandchildren, David C. Thomas, Jr. of Oil City, Diana Fuller of Ithaca, N.Y., Melissa Ann Smith of Oil City, Kristi Vann of Bridge City, Texas, Marie Speicher of Lufkin, Texas and Rachel Brassine of Cary, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Sjoden of Oil City, Maranda and Ryan Speicher of Lufkin, Texas, DJ Vann of Bridge City, Texas, David C. Thomas, III of Oil City and Gwyneth Brassine of Cary, N.C.; and one sister, Mrs. Flora Chutchall of Warren Robins, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, Clarence Carson, Albert LeRoy Carson, George Carson and Earl Carson; and sisters, Marie Patterson and Velma Reagle. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Franklin Cemetery. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. John E. McDonald, 65, of 305 ½ E. Third St., Rear Apartment, Oil City, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Born Jan. 2, 1943, in Shippenville, he was the son of the late Alfred and Josephine Lenhart McDonald. Mr. McDonald attended the Cranberry Schools. He worked at the Seneca Lawn and Garden for 26 years. Mr. McDonald enjoyed going hunting with his family, also family get-togethers, watching television, and in his younger years, playing baseball and basketball with his family. He is survived by his loving finance, Helen E. Mott, of Oil City. Surviving are four brothers, Alfred (Al) McDonald and wife, Becki, Joseph (Bob) McDonald and wife, Sue, Arnold McDonald and wife, Kathy and George McDonald and wife, Vicky, all of Oil City; six sisters, Mary Lou Sharpe of Oil City, Dorothy Fross and husband, George, of Polk, Carolyn Richey and husband, Don, of Reno, Helen Chapel of Tionesta, Joann Chapel and husband, James C., Jr. of Orange, Calif. and Betty Jane Beddard of Washington, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Judy McDonald of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward McDonald; four brothers-in-law, Walter K. Sharpe, James C. Chapel, Sr., William J. Proper and Henry Beddard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Cassandra Wessel officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Clarion Visiting Nurses/Hospice or to a charity of one's choice. Gerald A. Peth, 80, of Cropps Corners Road, Knox, Salem Township, Clarion County, died at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at UPMC Northwest following a brief illness. Mr. Peth was born in Slippery Rock, Butler County, on Aug. 17, 1928. He was the son of Thomas and Leona Kellerman Peth. He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard and the company of his grandchildren. He was a truck driver for many years, having worked for various trucking companies. He retired from Gardenscape in Emlenton. He was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Esther L. Eckel Peth, whom he married in Slippery Rock Township on Aug. 11, 1962. Also surviving is a son, Richard A. Peth, at home; a daughter, Tammy L. McGarvey and her husband, Arthur "Buddy", McGarvey of Emlenton; two grandchildren, Dani McGarvey and James "Jimmy" McGarvey of Emlenton. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Thomas "Junior", Robert, Donald, Raymond, and Kenneth. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home with the Rev. Karen D. Parsh, pastor of the Salem Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery, Saxonburg, Butler County. Condolences may be sent to locallfamilies@hilefuneralhome.com. Rebecca Joan Pope, 80, of Liberty Street, Clarion, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in the Clarion Hospital. Born May 1, 1928, in Fryburg, she was the daughter of Matilda (Peach) Baker-Dennis. Rebecca attended grade school in Fryburg, followed by an all-girls school in Atlanta. She was married to Louis Pope of Pittsburgh, former owner of the Mayport clay mines and an accomplished jazz musician who preceded her in death. Sons Louis Pope Jr. and Sean Pope also preceded her in death. Rebecca traveled around Europe and lived in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Atlanta, as well as cities in Florida. As a young woman, she worked as a model. Later in life, she worked at the Cape Kennedy Space Center for CBS News and was curator for the Mel Fisher Gallery for recovered sea treasures. She was the owner of several bar/restaurant businesses in Florida. Mrs. Pope was a talented artist who painted wildlife and specialized in hunting dog portraiture. She was an animal lover who rescued and adopted many abused dogs. She is survived by a daughter, Sheila Kay Pope of Clarion. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, where funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Monty Sayers presiding. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. E. Mae Rothen, 69, of Emlenton, died at 12:56 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. The Hile Funeral Home in Emlenton is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Betty Long Wilt, 80, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at Chester Regional Medical Center in South Carolina. She was the wife of Ralph Burton Wilt. They made their home at Palmetto Village of Chester, S.C. She was a native of Franklin, where she was a former member of United Brethren. She was a member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene. She is also survived by son, Bruce A. Wilt of Lancaster, S.C.; three daughters, Roberta Guntrum of Concord, N.C., Shelly Shaffer of Richburg, S.C. and Lori Wilt of Oil City; sister, Wanda Long of Franklin; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park in Rock Hill, S.C. later this week. Wright-Pollard Funeral Home is assisting the Wilt family. Getting it right - Mary Louisa Walker Mary Louisa Walker, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. She worked for the H.H. Robertson Company in New York City, until retirement.

Thank you, Ellis, for posting this obituary and for all the others you always do. If anyone has Vance LERCH's ancestry, I would like to know about it. I have some LERCH family information that I'd be happy to share. ~Blessings, Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:03 PM Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, October 9, 2008 The Derrick, October 9, 2008: Vance W. Lerch, 27 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove Vance W. Lerch, 86, of 27 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in his home. He was born in Franklin, on March 7, 1922, a son of Roy L. and Margaret M. Saunders Lerch. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1939. Mr. Lerch was employed as a toll designer for the Joy Mining Company at the Reno Plant, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove and was a former member of the Rocky Grove fireman's band. He enjoyed photography, especially when using his stereo camera and also enjoyed working around his house and gardening. He was a "do it yourself" type of person with the ability to build, fix or repair anything. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Ann Brown, whom he married on June 16, 1945. They were married for 63 years. Also surviving are three children, R. Stephen Lerch and his wife, Debbie, of Franklin, Sue Lerch of Rocky Grove and Duane R. Lerch and his wife, Linda, of Loveland, Ohio; one granddaughter, Maggie Lerch Donoghue and her husband, Dr. Patrick Donoghue, of Bloomington, Ind.; a step-granddaughter, Raeann Williams of Oil City; a brother, Harold E. Lerch of Oil City; two nephews, Edwin R. Lerch of Oil City and Roger Lerch of Rocky Grove; two nieces, Sheryl Lerch Smith Golubski of Fort Worth, Texas and Kathy Lerch Jennings and her husband, Ralph, of Burleson, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James W. Lerch. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel Inc., 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Gresick, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Franklin or The Visiting Nurses of Venango County, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. .

I have lots of ancestors buried in St. Paul Cemeteries in both Clarion and Venango counties. I'm confused as to the correct names for the cemeteries and/or whether they are one and the same. Can anyone clarify these: St. Paul's in Knox; St. Paul's Union, Wentlings Corner and St. Paul's Union in Venango? Thanks!

The Derrick, October 8, 2008: Robert H. Jaun, Tionesta Edwin L. Mumau Jr., Polk Center Gerald A. Peth, Cropps Corners Road, Knox Rebecca Jane Pope, Liberty Street, Clarion Rev. John E. Richards, 104 Beech Drive, Franklin Mary Louisa Walker, formerly of Oil City Robert H. Jaun, 83, a life-long resident of Tionesta, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at the Titusville Hospital. He was born June 6, 1925, in Tionesta, a son of the late Harry M. and Katie I. (Blum) Jaun. He is the last surviving member of his family. He graduated from Tionesta School in June 1943. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps that same year during World War II. He served in the 9th Air Force and flew on six B-26 bombing missions over Germany. His tour included England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Air Metal, E.T.O. Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was honorably discharged in 1946 as a staff sergeant. Mr. Jaun was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 30 years as a municipal service specialist, retiring in 1992. He was also employed part time by the Forest Hills Restaurant of Tionesta for 26 years as a maitre'd. He was a life member of the Olive Lodge 557 Masonic organization of Tionesta. He is survived by many cousins, including Dorothy Hesley of North Wales, Pa. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by numerous aunts, uncles, and a special cousin, Glenn Jaun. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home with funeral services being conducted at 11 a.m. The Rev. Randy L. Evans, Forest/Clarion VNA Hospice Chaplain, will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Kingsley Township, Forest County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 408, Clarion, 16214. Edwin L. Mumau, Jr., 43, of Polk Center, Polk, died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. He was born Aug. 26, 1965, in Meadville. Eddie lived his life happily and was a gift to all who knew him. Eddie is survived by his father, Edwin L, Sr. and stepmother, Wilhelmina (Kosterman) Mumau of San Antonio, Fla.; his mother, Linda (Manross) Gardner and her husband, Dan, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a sister, Michele L. Mumau of Caspter, Wyo.; two brothers, Jamie I. Mumau of Salsalldo, Calf. and Daniel Gardner of Oklahoma City, Okla. Also surviving are step-grandmother, Marjorie Kosterman of Erie; and several aunts, uncles and niece, Autumn M. Mumau, of Ft. Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by fraternal grandparents, Mary (Davis) Stearns and Clayton A. Mumau; and maternal grandparents, Harold and Autumn Manross. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Polk Center, Meadow Side Commons. Huff Chapel Inc., at 312 West Park St., Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald A. Peth, 80, of Cropps Corners Road, Knox, died at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. The Hile Funeral Home in Emlenton is in charge of arrangements Rebecca Jane Pope, 80, of Liberty Street, Clarion, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. She was born May 1, 1928. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. The Rev. John E. Richards, 88, of 104 Beech Drive, Franklin, departed to be with the Lord at 6:23 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born Jan. 25, 1920, in Hilliards, he was the son of William and Hannah Day Richards. After graduating from Geneva College, he joined the U.S. Navy in World War II. He served as a pharmacist's mate in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Richards graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and served as Christian Education director of Scofield Memorial Church for 10 years. He pastored Fairview Evangelical Free Church in San Antonio for four years. He was executive director of Seneca Hills Bible Camp for 18 years, a part of that time also ministered Mt. Carmel Church. In retirement, he organized the Hilliards Meadow Enterprise and the Historical Center in Hilliards. He married Edith Shira on Aug. 25, 1949, and she survives. Also surviving are three children, John Richards and wife, Louise, of Bethesda, Md., Karen Richards of Franklin and Ann Krill and husband, Peter, of Plymouth Meeting; and one sister, Virginia Trageser of McMurray. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Clara Stover, Dorothy McKissick and Effina Davis; and three brothers, DeWitt, Harris and Thomas Richards. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mark DeJeu of Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church officiating and assisted by the Rev. James Cossin of Seneca Hills Bible Camp, co-officiating. Interment will be held at Rosewood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Seneca Hills Bible Camp, Box 288, Franklin, 16323. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Mary Louisa Walker, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Miss Walker was the granddaughter of Capt. William Hasson of Oil City, and the daughter of William O. Walker and Mary Hasson Walker, also of Oil City. Miss Walker was born in Oil City and graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D.C. She worked for the H.H. Robinson Company in New York City until retirement. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in New York City, where she volunteered charitable time in the soup kitchen for many years. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William O. Walker of Columbus, Ohio; and sister, Anne Walker Martin, of Raleigh, N.C. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at St. Catherine Cemetery in Titusville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 143 E 43rd St, New York, N.Y., 10017. The Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc., in Titusville, in handling the arrangements.

The Derrick, October 7, 2008: Melissa M. Beach, 44, of 10 Arbor Circle, Apt. 101, Franklin, died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. at UPMC Northwest. Born March 21, 1964, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Adelmer and Marjorie Wyant Lowrie. She worked as a dishwasher for Sugarcreek Station. Mrs. Beach was a member of Franklin Free Methodist Church. She married Kevin L. Beach Nov. 1, 1984, and he survives. Also surviving are her mother, Marjorie Lowrie of Franklin; four children, Paul, William, Jonathan and Jessie Beach, all at home; three sisters, Marjorie Heffern and husband, Dennis, of York, Donna Snyder and husband, David, of Franklin and Barbara Balot of Oil City; and three brothers, Robert Lowrie and wife, Patricia, of Franklin, Thomas Lowrie and wife, Lisa, of Nickleville and Kenneth Lowrie of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her father. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Walford, of Franklin Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

The Derrick, October 6, 2008: Karen R. Gilmore, 1 Clarion St., Oil City Muriel J. Reed, Clarion The Rev. John E. Richards, 104 Beech Drive, Franklin Jacqueline M. Stemmerich, Acme Street, Rimersburg Helen L. Sumosky, 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Marian L. Tologo, 2670 Old Route 322, Franklin, Karen R. Gilmore, 65, of 1 Clarion St., Oil City, went to be with the Lord at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was stricken Sunday, Sept. 27, at her residence. Born April 28, 1943, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Marshall Storm. She attended Polk Elementary and was a 1961 graduate of Oil City Senior High School. Karen operated her own telemarketing firm in Buffalo, N.Y., for many years, working with the magazine industry. She also worked as an operating room clerk at the Oil City Hospital and had last worked as a ward clerk at Polk Center. An untimely automobile accident brought on her disability and forced her into early retirement. She was of the Protestant Faith. Her hobbies included flower gardening, and she was an avid reader. She also truly enjoyed being around her grandchildren. She was previously married to Jack Gilmore, who died on June 5, 2007. Survivors include a daughter, Ruthy Gilmore of Oil City; three grandchildren, Dylan Wagner, and Micaela and Gabrielle Watterson, all of Oil City; and her significant other of the last 14 years as of Sept. 8, Terry Cox of Oil City. Also surviving are an aunt, Marcella Marshall of Polk; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Donna Klink; and an uncle, Bob Marshall. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with pastor Tina Krouskop presiding. Interment will be at Polk Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salvation Army or to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent via the Internet at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Muriel J. Reed, 87, of Clarion, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2008, at Golden Living in Shippenville. Born on April 19, 1921, in Foxburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Hannah Tonks Reed. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Petersburg-Richland High School. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion. She was employed for many years at Clarion University and retired in 1984. Miss Reed is survived by two sisters, Marilyn Reed of Foxburg and Gloria R. Burns and her husband, Edward, of Shippenville; a brother, Richard Reed and his wife, Sally, of Pleasantville; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Alice Murray, Gertrude Foust, Adda Horton, Clara Gardner, and Margaret Reed; and a brother, William Reed. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Grove Street, St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold Jacobson, pastor Grace Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Foxburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the VNA Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to localfamilies@hilefuneralhome.com. The Rev. John E. Richards, 88, of 104 Beech Drive, Franklin, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The News-Herald. Jacqueline M. Stemmerich, 77, of Acme Street, Rimersburg, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Clarion Hospital following an illness. Born Nov. 19, 1930, in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Ila Lane Lewis. She graduated in 1949 from the Aliquippa High School and then graduated from Clarion University in 1953 with a degree in teaching English, Geography and Biology. She taught English at the Union School District and then was a substitute teacher for a time. She and her husband Donald moved to the Union School District in 1955 and then to their Rimersburg home in 1960, where they raised their family. She was a member of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church for the past 48 years, serving as secretary treasurer of the memorial fund and when needed, as director of the church choir for 30 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Lawsonham Street Circle and the Fidelis Sunday school class. She served on the Eccles Lesher Library board, worked with the Rimersburg Girl Scouts and Share-A-Care in Rimersburg. She enjoyed reading Agatha Christie mystery novels, swimming, all animals (especially her two house cats, Lady and Cookie), and the crossword and Sudoku puzzles in the daily newspaper. She was married Aug. 15, 1953, in Aliquippa to Donald A. Stemmerich, who survives. Survivors also include a son and his wife, Gregory L. and Pam Stemmerich of Manteo, N.C.; a daughter and her husband, Heidi J. and John Wimbush Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, Holly Stemmerich of Manteo, N.C., and Breanna Wimbush and Kyler Wimbush of Virginia Beach, Va. Also surviving are a brother and his wife, Dr. Richard and Nancy Lewis of St. Louis, Mo.; two nieces and their husbands, Justine and Jason Olawsky of Renton, Wash., and Cindy and Gene White of Charlotte, N.C.; and two nephews, James Lewis with the U.S. Coast Guard and Craig Lewis of Easley, S.C. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death a brother, James Lewis. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rimersburg United Methodist Church with her pastor, the Rev. Brock R. Beveridge, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the PAWS, Pet Adoption and Welfare Society, P.O. Box 804, Clarion, 16214 or the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box J, Rimersburg, 16248 Helen L. Sumosky, 88, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Jan. 8, 1920, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Leadum Denver and Anna Sherman Fox. Mrs. Sumosky attended the Oil City schools. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Pinegrove School and retired from there. She loved cooking and baking and was well known for always having something coming from the oven until her vision no longer allowed her that pleasure. Helen's biggest joy was her family and friends and nothing made her happier than a visit from her children and grandchildren. She loved music and playing cards with family and friends and especially enjoyed her Tuesday Card Club. Mrs. Sumosky was a member of St. Venantius Church. She was married April 18, 1937, to Edward A. Sumosky, who preceded her in death May 9, 1996. Helen and Ed resided for most of their lives in the home they built at Kahle's Corners, Fryburg Road, and loved the Perret's Flats neighborhood. Surviving are five children, Nancy Scierka and husband, Andy, of Rush City, Minn., Edward Sumosky and wife, Barbara, of Edinboro, Daniel Sumosky and wife, Sharon, of Franklin, Sally Albright and husband, Jeff, of Oil City, and Patty Huber and husband, Bill, of Rouseville. Survivors also include 21 grandchildren, Kathy Hermansen, Barbara Scierka, Mary Jane Scierka, Michael Scierka, Andy Scierka, Elizabeth Wellman, Edward Sumosky, Steve Sumosky, Jenny Hull, Tina Zaczyk, Mathew Sumosky, Tracy Sheehan, Beth Campbell, Joel Balot, Jessica Balot, Anna Harry, Elizabeth Huber, Preston Huber, William Huber, Patrick Huber and Jonathon Huber. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two sist ers-in-law, Ceil Jones of Whippany, N.J., and Betty Fox of Oil City; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Among the survivors are also special friends and neighbors, Jennifer Pardee, Kay Thompson, Phyllis Richardson, Shirley Dalton and Vi Shumaker. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Isaac Fox, Carl Fox, Fred Fox, Lloyd Fox and Paul Fox; and two sisters, Suzie Fox Fischer Martin and Marion Fox Porter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Venantius Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango VNA Foundation, 431 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, 16323. Marian L. Tologo, 68, of 2670 Old Route 322, Franklin, died Saturday, Oct.4, 2008, at Meadville Medical Center. Born Aug.15, 1940, in Meadville, she was the daughter of John and Alice Glans Blair. She was married Oct. 3, 1959, to Albert L. Tologo, who preceded her in death Jan. 27, 2008. She had worked at the former Lil Shopper, Ward's Restaurant and Isaly's, all located in Cochranton. Mrs. Tologo attended Donation Hill Church. She enjoyed canning and gardening and raising all kinds of animals. She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Arbuckle and her husband, Thomas, of Franklin and Melissa Andrews and her husband, Larry, of Cochranton; and a son Mark Tologo of Cochranton. Survivors also include two sisters, Shirley Kope and her husband, Glenn, of Utica, and Nancy Miller and her husband, Ron, of Sandy Lake; four grandchildren, Angela and Jessica Christo, and Ashley and Cody Andrews; and a great grandson, Seth Arbuckle. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Blair; and a granddaughter, Crystal Andrews. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Adams of the Donation Hill Church officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, 16335, or the Donation Hill Church, in care of Maryland Chambers, 168 Atha Road, Cochranton, 16314.

The Derrick, October 4, 2008: James E. "Jim" Feely, 193 Pond City Lane, Titusville Margaret K. King, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin Gene F. Lefever, formerly of DuBois Michael J. O'Toole, Tionesta Shawn Michael Sferzza, Madison Street, Sligo Matthew Mead "Matt" Swyers, Brush Run Road, Strattanville Memorial set for Marien Elieen Sandieson Lange Matthew Mead "Matt" Swyers, 21, of Brush Run Road, Strattanville, Clarion Township, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in an auto accident in Clarion Township, where he was a passenger. He was born Jan. 19, 1987, in Clarion, a son of Donald E. Swyers and Lisa Hancock. He attended Clarion-Limestone Schools. He was presently enrolled and soon to graduate from Penn Foster School. Matt enjoyed playing Play Station, music and his computer. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Steelers fan. He will be remembered by his good sense of humor and having fun with friends, especially his step-brother, Doug. He was Protestant by faith. He helped his father in construction work. He is survived by his father, Donald and Linda Swyers of Strattanville; his mother, Lisa and Tim Hancock of Pittsburgh; grandfather, Joseph Swyers of Knox; a half-brother, Christopher Hancock of Pittsburgh; step-brother, Doug Lucas, Jr. of Strattanville; step-sister, Sami Lucas of Strattanville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ira and Stella Peace; and his paternal grandmother, Helen Swyers. Calling hours will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Selleck officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Limestone Township. Online condolences can be sent to rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Shawn Michael Sferzza, 22, of Madison Street, Sligo, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, as the result of injuries suffered in a one vehicle auto crash earlier in the day in Clarion County. He was born in Erie, on Jan. 6, 1986, and was the only son of Neva Mae Sferzza of Madison Street, Sligo. He attended the Union Schools and enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with his friends. He was discharged from the U. S. Army's National Guard in June 2008, after receiving his advanced training at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He was a former employee at the Clarion Wal-Mart. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Neva Mae Sferzza of Madison Street, Sligo; step-father, Randy L. Uncapher of Sligo; his fiance', Audrey Price of Lucinda; maternal grandparents, George and Margaret Sferazza of Erie; step-grandmother, Mrs Dorothy Uncapher of Worthington; two uncles, Charles Sferazza of Erie and Glenn Carr of North Carolina; two aunts, Hazel Hull of Erie and Cindy Carr of Erie; and four other uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Michelle Carr; his step-grandfather, Harry Uncapher; and three infant cousins. There will not be any viewing or funeral service. Memorial donations may be sent to Mrs. Neva Sferzza, P.O. Box 408, Sligo, 16255 The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg is handling arrangements. Gene F. Lefever, 79, formerly of DuBois, and most recently of Renovo, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo. He was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Jefferson Center, to the late Howard L. and Amelia (Fruth) Lefever. He married Charlotte (Silvis) Lefever May 2, 1953, in Westfield. She survives. He was Protestant by faith. He served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class in the 142nd Armed Signal Co. He had retired from Consolidated Gas. He was a member of Kettle Creek Tamarack Sportsman Club and the Potter County Anglers. He was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He is also survived by two sons, Dennis Lefever and his wife, Jamie, of New Bethlehem and Bill Lefever and Pam of DuBois; one daughter, Debora Fulkerson and Bud Short of DuBois; five grandchildren, Nicky, Dirck, Jeremy, Micaela and Channing; and one great-grandson, Braedon; one brother, Howard Lefever of Erie; and one sister, Marion Patterson of Florida. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday, until time of services at the Mohney-Yargar Chapel, Inc., 142 West Long Ave., DuBois. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel with Pastor Tom Jones officiating. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois. Memorials may be made to Kettle Creek Sportsman Association, 72 Hammersley Fork Ave., Renovo, 17764 or the Kettle Creek Ambulance, P.O. Box 289, Cross Fork, 17729. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com. Margaret K. King, 92, of 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, formerly of 305 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at The Caring Place. Born Feb. 3, 1916, in Cambridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of Emerson and Charlotte Beatty Wolfe. She was a homemaker. Mrs. King was a member of First Baptist Church in Franklin and a member of the Royal Bible Class for over 50 years. She married William "Bill" P. King on Aug. 20, 1932, and he preceded her in death May 16, 1989. She is survived by two children, Jack W. King and his wife, Betty, of Franklin and Thomas P. King and his wife, Pat, of Winter Garden, Fla.; two grandchildren, David King and friend, Lisa Hall, of Clearwater Beach, Fla. and Jay King and his wife, Beth, of Wake Forest, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth King and Daniel William King of Wake Forest, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and four sisters. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Linda Deeter, of The Caring Place, officiating. Interment will be at Graham Cemetery. Memorials can be made to The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, 16323. Arrangements are being handled by The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Mr. James E. "Jim" Feely, 59, of 193 Pond City Lane, Titusville, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Feely was born on Aug. 29, 1949, at Oil City, to the late Jack and Dorothy Vogus Feely. He married Karen Winters on Dec. 7, 1987 at Titusville. He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1969. Mr. Feely served in the U.S. Army. He entered the service on Sept. 11, 1969, and served with 502nd Infantry division. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 5, 1971. He was employed as a truck driver for 34 years with Pennsylvania Deptartment of Transportation, until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Feely was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW. He loved spending time with his grandsons. He also owns two draft horses, which he previously used to skid logs out of the woods. Mr. Feely enjoyed working around his home, taking care of his vegetable garden, growing grapes, cutting fire wood and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Karen Feely of Titusville; one daughter, Tiffiny H. Winters and her fianc,, Daniel Smith, of Oil City; two grandsons, Riley Paul Winters and Wyatt Daniel James Smith, both of Oil City; one sister, Jean McClintock of Titusville; two brothers, Raymond Feely and wife, Penny and Donald Feely and companion, Michelle Huff, all of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Feely was preceded in death by two brothers, who died in infancy, Jack LeRoy Feely and Robert Feely. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, Venango Co. VNA Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Cherrytree Cemetery, with full military rites observed. Michael J. O'Toole, 83, a resident of Tionesta for 57 years and a well-known West Forest High School principal, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at his home in Tionesta. Mr. O'Toole had formerly lived in Homestead. He was born March 12, 1925, in Homestead, a son of the late John E. O'Toole and Mary Catherine O'Brien O'Toole. Mr. O'Toole was a 1943 graduate of Homestead High School and a 1951 graduate of Clarion State Teacher's College. He received his master's degree in education and his high school principal's certificate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1956. He taught in the Forest Area Schools from 1951 to 1957 and was principal of West Forest High School from September 1957 until his retirement in April 1988. In addition to teaching at West Forest, he coached basketball on the junior high and high school levels. He also coached basketball at Clarion Immaculate Conception High School from 1950 to 1952. While he was principal, he was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Secondary Principals and the National Association of Secondary Principals. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of Clarion State Teachers College from March 1961 to October 1965. Mr. O'Toole, a veteran of World War II, served in the South Pacific Theatre while in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 as an electrician mate, second class (EM2/c). He was also a member of VFW Post 8803 of Tidioute. He was an active member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Tionesta, serving as an usher and as a member of the church finance committee. He was married in Clarion on Aug. 19, 1950, to the former Mary Catherine Schierberl, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. O'Toole is survived by six sons, Michael J. O'Toole and his wife, Jane, of Richmond, Va., Martin J. O'Toole of Phoenix, Ariz., Patrick T. O'Toole and his wife, Tracey, of Butler, Shaun E. O'Toole of Harrisburg, Dennis W. O'Toole and his wife, Darlene, of Tionesta, and Brian K. "Bo" O'Toole and his wife, Nancy, of Oil City; three daughters, Mary C. "Cathi" Polak and her husband, Ron, of Meadville, Maureen A. Faulkner O'Toole of Madison, Ohio, and Erin M. Brannon and her husband, Ken, of Oil City; and 15 grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church of Tionesta with Monsignor John Herbein, pastor of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of Franklin, and the Rev. James A. Reardon of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church serving as co-celebrants. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 25 First St., Tidioute, 16351; Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354; or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com. Memorial set for Marien Elieen Sandieson Lange A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry for Marien Elieen Sandieson Lange. Marien Eileen Lange, of Fort Collins, Col., formerly of Franklin, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 in Fort Collins.

Looking for any information on the Ferer family that appeared in the 1860 census Redbank Twp Clarion County. Daniel Ferer was a blacksmith and was born about 1828 in Lebanon County PA. His wife was Mary Niehart born Clinton County PA. Roy - Mississippi

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The Derrick, October 2, 2008: Homer D. Heffernan, 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin Donald K. King, St. Petersburg Ruth G. McDowell, Emlenton-Clintonville Road, Emlenton Eleanor Dunn Murphy, Brookline Gary Eugene O'Neil, 121 Orchard St., Oil City Sturtz memorial service set Homer D. Heffernan, 90, of 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station. A son of Charles Walter and Daisy Mae McMurdy Heffernan, he was born in Franklin on May 4, 1918. He attended Rocky Grove High School. Mr. Heffernan started working at an early age for the Buchanan Funeral Home and Wygant's Grocery Store. He then worked 32 years at the Amalie (Witco) Refinery until it burned in 1970. He held many positions at the refinery, finishing his career as a machinist. He then worked several years at the Franklin Hospital in the purchasing department and retired as a warehouse clerk at GTE in Oil City. Mr. Heffernan was a sports enthusiast and participated in baseball, softball, horse-shoe pitching, bowling and hunting, but his favorite sport was golf. On Oct. 14, 1939, he married the former Alice C. Harrah; she died Dec. 10, 2002. Surviving are a grandson, Mark Berringer, a son-in-law, Paul Berringer; and a sister, Dorothy Gibbons, all of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Sara "Sally" Berringer on June 25, 2008; and two brothers, Charles and Paul Heffernan. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Private funeral services will be held in the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Philip Conklin. Interment will be made in the Franklin Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Activities Fund at Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Donald K. King, 69, of St. Petersburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2008, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on Jan. 22, 1939, he was the son of Harry James and Hellen Annette Barto King. He married Barbara Lee Timblin King on Feb. 10, 1964. Donald worked for the former Glass Plant in Parker for 18 years. Afterward he was employed for Tom Seigel Strip Mining and later Snyder Associates Strip Mining, where he retired two years ago. He was Protestant by faith. Donald loved attending NASCAR races with his sons and very much enjoyed spending time with his grand children. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Lee Timblin King; three sons, James M. King (Sharon) of Frederick, Md., Donald Eric King and Michael T. King (Marcia) of Hermithee; two sisters, Marsha Fulmer of West Freedom and Donna Kinney of Parker; one brother, William "Bill" King of West Freedom; two granddaughters; one grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Tom King of Parker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, in Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday also at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Meyers officiating. Interment will take place at the Perryville Cemetery. Online condolences may be viewed or sent at buzardfuneralhomes.com. Ruth G. McDowell, 85, of Emlenton-Clintonville Road, Emlenton, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, died unexpectedly at 4:16 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at the emergency room at Grove City Medical Center. Born on Dec. 30, 1922, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Otto J. and Gertrude M. McCosby Strouse. Mrs. McDowell was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton and the Scrubgrass Senior Center, where she enjoyed the company of her friends and playing bingo. She was a talented and creative homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening. She was an excellent mother and grandmother. She attended St. Michael Roman Catholic Schools in Pittsburgh and moved to the family farm in Kennerdell in 1938 and attended the Rockdale School. Mr. McDowell was married in Winchester, W. Va. on Feb. 27, 1941, to Willliam P. McDowell. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1992. Mrs. McDowell is survived by three children, Eileen R. Gordon and her husband, Howard, of Emlenton, William P. McDowell Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Coal Center and Kathleen "Kap" Conti and her husband, Joseph, of Emlenton. Four grandchildren survive, William P. McDowell III, Christel McDowell, Jennifer L. Gordon and her fiancé, Thomas Harrington, and Crystal Conti. Also surviving is Mrs. McDowell's longtime friend, Paul Fleming of Grove City. A number of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McDowell was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, William Clair and Howard Strouse; two infant sisters; and an infant brother. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave. A parish prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Chestnut Street, Emlenton, with Monsignor Jan Olowin, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton. Condolences may be sent to localfamiles@hilefuneralhome.com. Eleanor (Dunn) Murphy, 80, of Brookline, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late David L. Murphy. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Leon) Wolf of Clarion and David Paul (Delana) Murphy of Whitehall; and grandchildren, Sean Wolf and Trisha Wolf. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Quinlan. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beinhauers Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Church of the Resurrection. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Tributes can be viewed or sent at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com. Gary Eugene O'Neil, 58, of 121 Orchard St., Oil City and Polk Center, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, following a short illness. Born March 15, 1950, in Oil City, he was a son of Marilyn L. Blair and the late Daniel D. O'Neil. He was of the Lutheran faith and attended services at Polk Center. Gary loved music, enjoyed playing records and his phone duty job at Polk Center. He was most known for his outgoing personality and sense of humor. Gary is survived by his mother, Marilyn L. O'Neil of Oil City; two sisters, Linda Black and husband, James, of Oil City and Debra Black and husband, Clayton, of Cooperstown; nephews, Jeffrey, John, Dana and Daniel Black and Clayton Stevenson; a niece, Lisa Stevenson; great nieces, Breanna and Haley Stevenson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends at Polk Center. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Knox Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Blind Association or a charity of one's choice. Sturtz memorial service set A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Rocky Grove, for the Rev. Lloyd S. Sturtz. The Rev. Ed Gresick will officiate the service. Rev. Sturtz, 77, of Chippewa Township, peacefully met his Lord, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at his home.