The Derrick, December 13, 2007: Dora L. Chambers, formerly of Luther Place, Oil City Marjorie L. Finnefrock, Hillcrest Avenue, Oil City Joyce I. Hook, Shippenville Eliana Esther Allen McFall, Oil City Delbert S. McNeil, Sigel Gregory Paul Pickens, 1013 W. First St., Oil City Hazel G. Rhoads, Knox Harry B. Shaw, 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City William J. Worrell, formerly of Clarion Dora L. Chambers, 98, formerly of Luther Place, Oil City, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City. She had lived in the Oil City area most of her life. Born June 25, 1909, in Bristolville, Ohio, she was the daughter of James and Myrtle Black. Mrs. Chambers was a homemaker and in the early 1960s, she worked as a personal care assistant for a local Oil City family. Her hobbies included gardening, crocheting, crossword puzzles and her grandchildren. Mrs. Chambers was married to James A. Chambers, who preceded her in death in September 1967. Surviving are one daughter, Velma Tincher of Oil City; two sons, Lowell A. Chambers of Cranberry and Edward J. Chambers of Greenville; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by a son, Terrance J. Chambers; three brothers, Joe Black, James Black and John Black; two sisters, Mary Myers and Lydia Parks; and one grandchild, Terri Lynn Chase. There will be no visitation or viewing. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm. Friday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Edward J. Chambers Jr., grandson of Mrs. Chambers, will officiate. Interment will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, N.M. Marjorie L. Finnefrock Marjorie L. Finnefrock, 74, of Hillcrest Avenue, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 27, 1933, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Raymond L. Heckathorne Sr. and June Steiger Heckathorne. Mrs. Finnefrock was a 1951 graduate of Oil City High School. She began her working career in 1951 at Worthington Corp. and remained there until 1957 when she joined General Telephone of Pennsylvania. She chose early retirement in 1982 when the office closed, retiring as a customer contract supervisor. In 1983 she became a co-owner/operator with her husband of Hafer Electric. Mrs. Finnefrock enjoyed taking care of her home and spending time with her family and her pet, Molly. On May 21, 1986, she married Raymond L. Finnefrock, who preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1996. Surviving are a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Georgene and Edward Cropp of Oil City; two nieces and one nephew and their spouses, who played an active role in her life, Shelly and Dan Bearer of Oil City, Bobbi and Tim Hays of South Carolina and David and Laura Slye of Maryland; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond L. Heckathorne Jr., Robert K. Heckathorne Sr. and Kenneth W. Heckathorne; two sisters, Dora M. Heckathorne and Georgine George; a brother-in-law, Paul D George; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Heckathorne and Bea Heckathorne; two nieces, Janet Slye and Debbie Heckathorne; and one nephew, Ray D. Heckathorne. At her request, there will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the VNA Foundation. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joyce I. Hook, 73, of Shippenville, died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Clarion Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 23, 1934, in Springboro, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia Fields Watson, who raised their family in Turkey City. Mrs. Hook had worked for Knox Glass in the Parker plant. She enjoyed sewing, thrifty shopping and spending time at the farm with her many family members and friends. She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. On March 13, 1954, she married Archie D. Hook, who survives. Also surviving are three sons and their wives, Kevin and Maribeth Hook of Erie, Don and Annette Hook of Fryburg and Brian and Karrie Hook of Fort Bragg, N.C.; and three grandchildren, Donald Hook Jr., and Kelsey Hook of Fryburg and Brian Hook Jr. of Fort Bragg, N.C. She also is survived by a sister, Delores Anchors of Okeechobee, Fla.; a brother, Daryl Watson of Nashville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hook was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Watson. The family will receive friends form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, hospice minister for the Clarion-Forest VNA, officiating. Interment will follow in the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery, Providence Church Road, Knox. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Eliana Esther Allen McFall Eliana Esther Allen McFall, daughter of J.J. and Lisa Mae Allen McFall of Oil City, was stillborn Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Delbert S. McNeil Delbert S. McNeil, 94, of 27 Beers Road, Sigel, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Oct. 23, 1913, in Sigel, he was the son of John S. and Edna Callen McNeil. Mr. McNeil was a 1931 graduate of Sigel High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He completed 22 years of service, retiring from the military in 1964. Mr. McNeil was a member of the Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel and was a descendent of William NcNeil, one of the two elders who organized the First Presbyterian Church in Sigel in 1840. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards and his dog companion, Coco. Mr. McNeil was married Dec. 12, 1942, in Fort Benning, Ga., to Evelyn Lucille Battles, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 1990. Surviving are the following nieces and nephews, Mrs. William (Edith) McCanna of Marienville, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Murdock of Franklin, John McNeil of Brookville, Sally Korb of Lakewood, Colo., Dalph McNeil of Clarion; Molly Cotton of Mars and Michael McNeil of Brookville; and a sister-in-law, Hazel Davison. Mr. McNeil was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. McNeil was preceded in death by four brothers, Perle, Dalph, Harold and Melvin McNeil; and two nieces, Marsha Cable and Mary Lou Mazzola. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson officiating. Interment will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the Tabor Presbyterian Church, Sigel, 15860. Gregory Paul Pickens Gregory Paul Pickens, 57, of 1013 W. First St., Oil City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at his home after an extended illness. Born Dec. 25, 1949, in Oil City, he was the son of Charles Lee Pickens of Erie and the late Adele Przezwicki Pickens. Mr. Pickens achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a boy. He graduated from Girard High School and Edinboro University where he earned a master's degree in school psychology. He was a school psychologist in many of the surrounding counties and was active in community service. He was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. Mr. Pickens enjoyed history, reading, boating, traveling overseas, writing, his children and also Doris Straub Pickens, who had been his wife and remained a close friend. Surviving are his father, Charles Lee Pickens and his wife, Sandra Shreve Pickens of Erie; one son, Dr. Charles Lee Pickens II of Baltimore, Md.; and one daughter, Julie Lynn Pickens of Pittsburgh. He also is survived by one sister, Martha Gusky and her husband, Tom, of Florida. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Church. The family will receive friends after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Oil City Library, the Venango County Humane Society or to St. Stephen Church 2nd Century Fund. The Morrison Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Hazel G. Rhoads Hazel G. Rhoads, 96, of Knox, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 12, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. The William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Harry B. Shaw, 79, of 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. Born June 15, 1928, in Saltsburg, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Georgia P. Brandt Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He had been an engineer and a truck driver for most of his life. Mr. Shaw most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Garrett and Donna Shaw. Surviving are 11 children, Barbara King, Dan Shaw, Brenda Shear and Herman Shaw, all of Saltsburg; Harry Shaw Jr. of State College; Virginia Dolan of White Station; Debbie Fulton of Cooperstown; and Tabatha Monks and husband, Shawn, Derek Shaw, Melissa May and David May, all of Oil City; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two close family friends, Marvin Bink and Kevin Hamling, both of New York; two brothers, James Shaw and wife, Imogene, of Johnstown and George Shaw of Saltsburg; and one sister, Emma Emmanuel of Saltsburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Baker and an infant, Clarice; two sisters, Julia and Mary Alice; and one brother, Daniel W. Shaw Jr. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Larry Williams presiding. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. William J. Worrell William J. Worrell, 86, a former Clarion resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in the home of his daughter, Thea Nixon, near Mercer. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick.

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The Derrick, December 12, 2007: Roland G. Barrett, 1347 Madison Road, Templeton Ralph R. "Rick" Cozad, 19 Littler Pine Place, Franklin Joyce I. Hook, Shippenville Harry B. Shaw, 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City Roland G. Barrett, 81, of 1347 Madison Road, Templeton, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Sebastian, Fla., Indian River County. Born Dec. 7, 1925, in Kellersburg, Armstrong County, he was the son of George Ross and Tillie White Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a farmer and started Ridgeview Farms in 1948. He also drove bus for 60 years, starting with the Ritchey Transportation Co. and in the early 1960s, he bought his first school bus. He also worked for the H.K. Porter Co. and Allegheny River Mining. In his younger years, he sang on WISR, a Butler radio station. Mr. Barrett was a member of the Kellersburg Evangelical Missionary Church. He was married Oct. 12, 1945, to Eileen Mohney, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jerry Barrett and wife, Debra, and Eddie Barrett, all of Kellersburg; two daughters and their husbands, Susan and William Shrecengost of Distant and Sarah and Dwight Algoe of Mount Joy; eight grandchildren, Brian Barrett, Brent Barrett, Brenda Barrett, Bradley Barrett, Jason Shrecengost, Wade Shrecengost, Erin Mowrer and Emily Algoe; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister, Pauline Constable of Leonard, Mich.; and two brothers, George R. Barrett Jr. and Robert A. Barrett, both of Kellersburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Belle Barrett and Florence Lingen Pelter. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Ben Shindledecker officiating. Interment will be in the Kellersburg Methodist Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Ralph R. 'Rick' Cozad, 85, of 19 Little Pine Place, Franklin, died at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Findley Township, Mercer County, he was the son of Ralph Marsden and Anna Elizabeth Barnes Cozad. Mr. Cozad attended Mercer High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with Co. F of the 86th Regiment, U.S. Army, and also served in the 10th Mountain Division. Mr. Cozad drove truck for Meadow Gold Dairy and drove a coal truck for several years. He retired in 1984 as a driver for Pennzoil after 22 years of service. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Cozad enjoyed meeting with the Lunch Bunch. He was married Dec. 24, 1945, to the former Ruth Taylor, who preceded him in death April 13, 2006. He and his wife traveled extensively in the United States and abroad. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Richard G. and Robin Cozad of Rocky Grove and Gary L. and Debbie Cozad of Franklin; five granddaughters, Jaime L. Adams and Amy M. Brinkley and husband, Chad, all of Franklin, Jennifer L. Cozad of State College, Corrin R. Cozad of Reston, Va., and Kelly M. Cozad of the Dominican Republic; and two great-grandchildren, Elise Goodall and Cade Adams, both of Franklin. He also is survived by two sisters, Jerri Kay of Mercer and Midge Reagan of Georgia. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Cozad was preceded in death by three sisters, Lenora, Virginia and Mary Jean; and two brothers, Carl and Robert H. Cozad. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. David Janz, pastor, officiating. Entombment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City, with military honors rendered by V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. The family suggests memorials be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin, 16323, or to The Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323. Joyce I. Hook Joyce I. Hook, 73, of Shippenville, died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Harry B. Shaw Harry B. Shaw, 79, of 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, 2007, in UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, December 11, 2007: Michael LeRoy Cherico, Blairsville, formerly of Clarion area Paul S. Counselman, formerly of 533 Elk St., Franklin Ruth Elizabeth Richardson Freeman, Brookfield, Wis., formerly of Knox Marion E. "Rich" Graham, Whitehall Road, Emlenton Dr. William Hurst Snedegar, East Main Street, Clarion Michael LeRoy Cherico, 41, of Main Street, Blairsville, a former Clarion area resident, died of natural causes Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at his home. Born Feb. 2, 1966, in Clarion, he was the son of Samuel F. Cherico, who survives in Clarion, and the late Florence L Reynolds Cherico. Mr. Cherico was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. He loved drawing and painting, Play Station, working the Strawberry Patch, fishing, working on small engines, pinball, shooting pool and being with family. Surviving, in addition to his father, are two brothers, Samuel F. Cherico Jr. and wife, Maribeth, of the Philippines and Anthony C. Cherico and wife, Debra, of Reidsburg; four sisters, Mary Rizer and husband, Clifton, of Marienville, Elizabeth Servey and husband, Mark, of Reidsburg, Patricia McSwain and husband, Bill, of Reidsburg, and Sadie DeHerrera of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cherico was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the family. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. Paul S. Counselman, 82, a resident of Sugar Creek Station, formerly of 533 Elk St., died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, of complications from a fractured hip sustained in a fall Friday. Born June 13, 1925, in Franklin, he was the son of Walter B. and Lona J. McKenzie Counselman Mr. Counselman was a graduate of Franklin High School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacy mate attached to the 3rd Marine Division in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts for action in the invasions of Guam and Iwo Jima. He witnessed the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. Mr. Counselman retired in July 1983 from Franklin Steel after 34 years of working as a tongsman. He was a life member of the Franklin Moose Lodge. Mr. Counselman enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and activities and trips with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed flying and after his discharge from the Navy he earned his pilot's license. On July 5, 1952, he married the former Helen A. Wile, who died Dec. 6, 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Paula Counselman of Cooperstown and Robin Counselman of Cochranton; four grandchildren, Samantha Elliott and Eric Elliott, both of Meadville, Kimberly Marsolan and husband, Douglas, of Austin, Texas, and Rick Mitchell and wife, Kellie, of Pittsburgh; five great-grandchildren, Erica O'Brien of Houston, Texas, Sean O'Brien and Hannah and Jacob Giles, all of Austin, Texas, and Hayden Paul Mitchell of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen S. Mitchell; and two brothers, Harold E. and Clair M. Counselman. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, with the Rev. Richard Harry, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery with military honors provided by V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. Ruth Elizabeth Richardson Freeman Ruth Elizabeth Richardson Freeman, 81, a former resident of Knox, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in the Congregational Home in Brookfield, Wis., where she had resided for more than six years and had battle Alzheimer's Disease for most of those years. Born March 14, 1926, in Knox, she was the daughter of Leo and Hazel Richardson. She was a 1944 graduate of Knox High School and attended Denison University in 1944-45. Mrs. Freeman was married in Parker Dec. 28, 1946, to John "Jack" Freeman, who preceded her in death in 1998. She and her husband lived for many years in Madison, Wis., where she was employed by the University of Wisconsin as assistant to the dean of the Graduate School of Business. She was active in the Madison Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Freeman loved knitting, counted-cross stitch, Badger and Packer football and traveling. Surviving are two sons and their spouses, Leo D. and Mary Ellen Freeman of Elk Grove, Wis., and Joseph A. and Ann Freeman of Mesa, Ariz.; and three granddaughters. She also is survived by two sisters, Marlys Varner of South Bend, Ind., and Marian Crowley of Frankenmuth, Mich. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by a grandson, Noah, in 2003, and a sister, Georgeanna. Memorial donations may be made to the Congregational Home Inc. in Brookfield, Wis., or to the Hankins Education Fund, also in Brookfield, Wis., 53005. Marion E. "Rich" Graham of Whitehall Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in his home surrounded by his loved ones after an intense struggle with lung cancer. Known as Richard or Dick to his family and friends, he was born March 14, 1936, to Robert L. and Edna Gilford Graham, who preceded him in death. A defining moment in his life was his enlistment in 1954 in the U.S. Army and his 15-year service to his country. Mr. Graham was a decorated combat veteran serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, first as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division and then as a Green Beret with the Special Forces. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star and was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the American Legion and the VFW. Retiring in 1995 from his job as a public safety dispatcher at Clarion University, Mr. Graham spent the last several years working and enjoying his small farm, Poppy Hill, in Emlenton. He was an avid gardener and devoted to his beloved dogs, Dallas and Sammy, and cats, Beamer, Reb, Midnight, Moo Goo and Tucker. His favorite pastime in fall and winter was watching the NFL. He was known as a notorious Cowboys' fan. Mr. Graham married his wife, Kathy, Aug. 14, 1990, and she survives. A great passion of his life was travel and he and his wife roamed the country in their motor home, spending nine months on the road in 2005-2006. His favorite places were southeastern Arizona, the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Smokey Mountains. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his children: Lou Ann Torjusen, Randy Graham, Brian Graham, Jackie Scheible, Anita Sharrar and Angela Cratty; his grandchildren, Adam and Brianna Graham, Alex Sharrar and Hanna Cratty; and a stepgranddaughter, Caitlyn DeLoe. He also is survived by two brothers, Arch Graham and wife, Alice, and Robert "Junior" Grahan and wife, Joan; and a sister, Helen Smerkar and husband, Leroy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and his best friend, Mark Odenthal. In addition to his parents, Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his son, Jeff. Friends will be received from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., Emlenton. A service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment services with full military honors will take place at 11:15 a.m. Friday at the chapel in All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills, Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Venango County VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Dr. William Hurst Snedegar, 81, of East Main Street, Clarion, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 31, 1926, in Ward, W.Va., Kanawa County, he was the son of William Hurst Snedegar and the former Anna Rowe Neill, a cousin of Gen. Stonewall Jackson. The younger William attended Berea College in Kentucky, after which he joined the U.S. Army as an infantryman, receiving the rank of private first class. He served mostly in El Paso, Texas, and then in White Sands, N.M., where he observed postwar testing of captured German rockets. After serving three years in the Army, he attended West Virginia University to earn a master's degree in physics under the G.I. Bill. While attending West Virginia University he met his future wife, Miss Barbara Watkins Dent, also a graduate student at WVU. They both received their master of arts degrees in 1948 and marched down the aisle together at the graduation ceremony. Shortly after graduation, they were married in Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. Harold Wilson officiating. Dr. Snedegar's first job after graduation was as a physicist for the U.S. Government at the then National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. While at the bureau, he was sent to the island of Eniwetok with a party of U.S. government scientists (of whom he was the youngest) to observe the effects of the atom-bomb that was to be used to trigger the hydrogen bomb. He then went to the University of Kentucky in Lexington to study for his doctorate in physics. After earning his Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Snedegar was invited by the U.S. State Department under the old International Cooperative Association (ICA) to teach in the University of Indonesia at Bogor, Java, where he remained for four years. He returned to teach in Eastern Kentucky College in Richmond. After four years there, Dr. Snedegar was invited to come to Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, to assume chairmanship of the physics department there. In 1967, Dr. Snedegar was asked by James Gemmell, then president of Clarion State College, to come to Clarion to become chairman of the physics department. He served in that capacity for the next 25 years, being repeatedly re-elected to the post by his fellow professors. He also served two terms as the APSCUF president for Clarion University. Dr. Snedegar retired from Clarion University in 1992 and continued to live with his wife, Barbara, in Clarion until his death. His wife of 59 years survives, along with two sons, Robert Ward Snedegar of Chantilly, Va., and Thomas Dent Snedegar of Titusville. He also is survived by his sister, Virginia Beran and her husband, Stan, of Greenville, S.C.; and a sister-in-law, Janice D. Walls of Vienna, W.Va. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion with Pastor William Houben conducting the service. A luncheon will follow in the First United Methodist Church of Clarion.

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The Derrick, December 10, 2007: Christopher W. Bignell, 336 Hasson Ave., Oil City Virginia "Ginny" Fiddler, Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Oil City Kenneth Eugene Palmer Jr., 441 Shenango St., Mercer Lois Voelkel Phero, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of 121 Eighth Ave., Clarion William Carl Ross, Maryville, Tenn., formerly of Oil City William Hurst Snedegar, East Main Street, Clarion Christopher W. Bignell, 34, of 336 Hasson Ave. Oil City, died at 5:46 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in UPMC Pittsburgh following an extended illness. He had been a patient there since Sept. 26. Born Dec. 25, 1972, in Oceanside, Calif., he was the son of Herbert "Jim" and Roberta Roemer Bignell. Mr. Bignell had been disabled all his life and had made Oil City his home since 1997. Chris was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. His hobbies included following sports, especially professional baseball, fishing, listening to music and watching movies. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Oil City, are one brother, Peter Bignell of Oil City; his maternal grandmother, Amanda Roemer of Oil City; aunts and uncles, Danny and Shirley Cadle of Franklin, Tom and Mary Anne Wilson of Hesperia, Calif., Ron and Vicki Bignell of Alabama and Nancy Dedrick of Duncanville, Texas; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Burton Roemer, and paternal grandparents, Herbert and Mary Bignell. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday in the funeral home with his father, Pastor Jim Bignell, presiding. Interment will follow in Heckathorn Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 400, Silver Springs, Md., 20910, or can be made to the funeral home to help the family defray funeral expenses. Condolences can be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Virginia "Ginny" Fiddler, 84, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in the Maple Crest Nursing Home, Struthers, Ohio. Born Nov. 13, 1923, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Aneila Maziarz Potkocielny. Mrs. Fiddler worked proudly for 48 years as an operator at AT&T, formerly Ohio Bell. After retiring, she worked seven 7 years at EyeCare, "helping the old people" and greeting patients at the door. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Nicholas parish where her children had attended school and she also attended St. Luke Church in Youngstown. Mrs. Fiddler enjoyed just about everything in life, especially outdoor work, tending to her garden and talking to and about her grandchildren. She laughed even up to her final days and everyone in the nursing home loved her. Mrs. Fiddler was married to Daniel L. Fiddler, who preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1985. Surviving are one son, Dennis J. Fiddler of Youngstown, Ohio; one daughter, Danielle Kaczensky and husband, Tobey, of Maryland; and two granddaughters, Alexis Fabbri and her husband, Massimo, and Krista Sermon and her husband, Matthew. She also is survived by two sisters, Bertha Monks and Patricia Scierka, both of Oil City. Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Church, Oil City, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Kenneth Eugene Palmer Jr. Kenneth Eugene Palmer Jr., 69, of 441 A. Shenango St., Mercer, East Lackawannock Township, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in his residence. Born Sept. 26, 1938, in Grove City, he was the son of Kenneth Eugene Palmer Sr. and Georgia Rice Palmer. He was a graduate of Mercer High School and Slippery Rock University. Mr. Palmer taught health, physiology and psychology at Mercer High School. He coached boys basketball from 1967 to 1973 at Mercer High School and led the team to District 10 championship and Western regional finals in 1971. He also coached girls basketball from 1988 to 1990. He taught many of the local students who went into the medical field and some of them helped take care of him during his illness. Mr. Palmer was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. He also was a member of the Mercer VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Palmer was married Aug. 11, 1989, to Eva Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Wendy and Dave Attenberger of Washington, Pa., and Robin and John Popovich of New Castle; one son, David John Palmer of Las Vegas, Nev.; three stepchildren, James William Amon and wife, Lori, and Lisa Edwards, all of Mercer, and Lynda Volpe and husband, August, of Sharon; and 12 grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister, Mary Ellen Davey of Beverly Beach, Fla.,; and one brother, David Palmer and wife, Suzanne, of Willoughby, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron Myers, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Findley Cemetery, Findley Township. Lois Voelkel Phero, previously of 121 Eighth Ave., Clarion, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in her home at the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community, Cincinnati, Ohio. Born Oct. 20, 1919, in Evansville, Ind., she was the daughter of Albert C. and Ethel McCool Voelkel. Mrs. Phero was a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in consumer and family sciences and science and earned a master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She taught for 36 years in several local school districts. She dedicated her career to encouraging her students to strive for educational experiences and career opportunities. Mrs. Phero was a long-standing member of Clarion First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, was a 50-year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Association of University Women, Clarion Woman's Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, National Education Association and the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She was married to J. William "Bill" Phero July 6, 1946, and they moved to Clarion shortly thereafter. He preceded her in death. Surviving are a son. Dr. James C. Phero and his wife, Hannah, of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Carole Mueller, wife of Dr. Craig Mueller of Indianapolis, Ind.; and grandchildren, Kristin, Graham, James A., and Heidi Phero, and Collin and Christopher Mueller. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Clarion United Methodist Church, Wood Street, with funeral services to follow in the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Memorial Fund, in care of Betty Elza, 618 Simpson Road, Corsica, 15829. Arrangements have been entrusted to Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, Clarion. William Carl Ross, 85, of Maryville, Tenn., formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Born May 7, 1922, in Oil City, he was the son of Carl and Flora Gagnon Ross. Mr. Ross was a graduate of Oil City High School. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater from Nov. 12, 1942, to Jan. 8, 1946. He was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Ross was a retired insurance agent with Prudential Insurance. He was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. Mr. Ross also was a past master of Petrolia Lodge No. 363, F. &. A.M. in Oil City and was a member of the Venango Lodge of Perfection in Oil City and the New Castle Consistory. He also was a member of the Oil City Moose Lodge. He was an avid golfer and played in a local league for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. Mr. Ross was married in Oil City in September 1942 to Jean Filson, who survives and now lives in Maryville, Tenn. Surviving are four daughters, Nancy Sederberg and husband, Roger, of Valparaiso, Ind., Deborah Ross of Alexandra, Va., Julie Durand and husband, Larry, of Maryville, Tenn., and Lori Gibbons and husband, Tommy, of Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren, Rochelle Butler and husband, Mike, of Maryville, Tenn., Erik Sederberg of Golden, Colo., Ali Gibbons of Athens, Ga., Michael Gibbons of Columbia, S.C., and Amelia Durand of Maryville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Brett, Benjamin and Brandon Butler, all of Maryville, Tenn.; and a nephew, Richard Titus of Emerald Isle, N.C. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ross was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Stack, Virginia Titus and Lucille Hovermale. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Osenider Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Good Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor, officiating. Entombment will be made in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Petrolia Lodge No. 363, F. & A.M., 3 Masonic Building, Oil City, 16301. William Hurst Snedegar William Hurst Snedegar, 81, of East Main Street, Clarion, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

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Thank you for finding her in the census. So I need to revise my request to say I think she died after 1910. Regards, Virginia

I am looking for a date of death, death notice or obit for Tillie Fee Smith nee Forster. She was born in 1855 in Canada and living in Knox when her husband, Andrew, died Sept. 13,1907. I can't find her on the 1910 census and she may have died by then. Andrew was buried at Union Cemetery according to his obit. Can someone please tell me where this is, or provide a link. Regards, Virginia

The Derrick, December 8, 2007: David C. Fink David C. Fink, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Mr. Fink was a graduate Dubois High School, class of 1970, and Penn State University, class of 1976. He was working on his masters at University of Michigan. Mr. Fink was an employee of Defense Supply Contractor Center with more than 30 years of service. He is survived by life partner and soul mate Sherri; a daughter, Amanda Peters and her husband Dave; a son, Jason Fink; six grandchildren, Gene, Austin, Kaitlyn, Mason, Kendrick and Josef; his mother, Lillian Stahlman; a sister, Phyllis Bathurst and her husband Luther; two brothers, James Fink and John Fink; a brother-in-law, Timothy Eggert; several nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mr. Fink was preceded in death by his father, James Calvin Fink II; his step-father, Fredrick Boyd Stahlman; and a sister, Beverly Eileen Eggert. Call hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralhome.net Margaret E. "Peg" Shaffer Margaret E. "Peg" Shaffer, 83, of Golden Living Center, Shippenville, and formerly of Colts Foot Road, Emlenton, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Golden Living Center following an extended illness. Born at Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, on Dec. 4, 1924, she was the daughter of Nixon Wolford and Evelyn Shoup Wolford. Mrs. Shaffer attended Lovell Public School in Scrubgrass Township and she graduated from Emlenton High School. She was a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of the Rankin Chapel United Methodist Church where she played the piano and organ for the services. Mrs. Shaffer was a member of the Rankin Chapel United Methodist women's group and the Scrubgrass Senior Citizens in Lisbon. She was a former member of the A.A.R.P. of Clintonville. She was an avid bingo player and also enjoyed gardening and flowers and most of all, her family. Mrs. Shaffer was married to Oliver L. Shaffer in 1956 and he preceded her in death Sept. 11, 2003. Among her survivors are seven children, Robert C. Aiken and his wife Ann L. of Colts Foot Road, Emlenton, Dave Bishop and his wife Jean of Pittsburgh, Morris "Pic" Vanistendael of St. Petersburg, Frederick Vanistendael and his wife Patricia of Harrisville, Gary Vanistendael of Clintonville, Douglas O. Shaffer and his wife Gina of Kennerdell and Terry L. Shaffer and his wife Shelly R. of Harrisville. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, Ryan, Deriek, Hayley, Ashley and Lynnsey Shaffer, Tammy Roberts and her husband Rob, Robin Aiken, Patty Thompson and her husband Dale, Erin and David Bishop, Matthew Liester, Verick and Chris Vanistendael, Bobby Redfoot; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel G. "Florence" McMillen and Mrs. Robert "Esther" Wickerly, of Parker. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sung Shik Chung of the Rankin Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Shaffer Family Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. Condolences will be received at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. Gladys I. Simpson Gladys I. Simpson, 90, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Sugarcreek Station. Born May 21, 1917, in Wentling Corners, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Elizabeth E. Anderson Alt. Mrs. Simpson was retired as a clerk from the W. T. Grant Store in Oil City. She was a life member of the VFW auxiliary and a former Girl Scout leader. She loved watching NASCAR and football on television and loved animals. Mrs. Simpson was married Jan. 21, 1950, to Harry G. Simpson, who preceded her in death. Also surviving are three children, Elizabeth Keefer and Marilyn Sipe of Franklin and a step-daughter, Lucy Shott; two grandchildren, James Sipe and Penny Cornell and her husband Chip, all of Franklin; and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Cornell Anthony and her husband Eric and David Michael Collins. She is also survived by two brothers, Earl E. Alt and his wife Betty and Ralph L. Alt and his wife Dorothy; and a sister-in-law, Gladys Alt, all of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, William M. Alt; and grandson, David Sipe. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Janz of Christ United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Garden. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Homer D. Vogan Homer D. Vogan, 60, of Port Allegany, and formerly of Seneca, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. He was born March 2, 1947, in Oil City, a son of Homer L. and Joyce L. Scriven Vogan. Mr. Vogan was a 1965 graduate of Cranberry High School. He worked as a mould maker for Oil City Glass and St. Gobain. Mr. Vogan was assistant scoutmaster for Troop 560 of Port Allegany. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and received the God and Country Award as a scout at Good Hope Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Oil City and the Lions Club of Port Allegany. Mr. Vogan was a Pierce Federal Credit Union board member and loan officer. He loved to fish, hunt and camp with his family On Nov. 6, 1971, in Polk, he married Sarah "Sally" L. Keely, who survives. In addition to his wife, and his mother of Seneca, he is survived by two daughters, Kelly L.(Robert) Tarbox of Port Allegany, and Crystal D.(Denna Millin) Vogan of Oil City; two sons, David E.(Christa Sturdevant) Vogan of Port Allegany, and Shaun D.(Carley) Vogan of Owosso, MI; two sisters, Sharon (Samuel) McDowell of Rockland and Melodye (Thomas) Neely of Seneca; and one brother, Daniel (Marsha) Vogan of Seneca. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Shia Vogan, Alix Brown-Vogan, Shelby Vogan, Laini Vogan, Keely Tarbox, and Shaun Vogan, Jr. Mr. Vogan was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N. Main St., Port Allegany. Calling hours will also be observed from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Oil City. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Good Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Rockland Cemetery, Rockland. Memorials may be made to the family.

The Derrick, December 7, 2007: Helen M. Daly, Limestone Township, Clarion County Marilyn P. Gibbons, Virginia Beach, Va. John J. MacKinlay Jr., West Wood Drive, Clarion Helen M. Daly, 85, of Kemmer Road, Limestone Township, Clarion County, died Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2007, in her residence. Born May 25, 1922, in Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Robert and Carrie Bish Young Mrs. Daly was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, croqueting and her grandchildren. Mrs. Daly was married June 19, 1943, to Joseph Daly, who died in 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Rose Scholl and husband, Thomas, of Limestone Township and Frances Crate and husband, Bernard, of Limestone Township; four sons, John Daly and Mae Zimmerman of Allentown, Russell Daly of Limestone Township; Bernard Daly and Lola Champion of Strattanville and Charles Daly and wife, Beverly, of Limestone Township; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three brothers, Russell Young and wife, Virgie, of Franklin, Emery Young and Harry Young, both of Strattanville; one sister, Frances Hollobaugh and husband, Richard, of New Bethlehem; one sister-in-law, Prudy Young of Corsica; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Daly was preceded in death by one son, William Daly; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Daly; and three brothers, Robert, William and Hilton Young Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Young of Clarion, nephew of Mrs. Daly and pastor of the Williamsburg Community Bible Church, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Crates. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, 16232. Marilyn P. Gibbons Marilyn P. Gibbons, 77, of 4224 Westchester Circle, Virginia Beach, Va., wife Thomas Gibbons, formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in her residence. John J. MacKinlay Jr., 76, of West Wood Drive, Clarion, a longtime businessman in Clarion, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born April 22, 1931, in Rimersburg, he was the only child of John J. MacKinlay Sr. and Eileen Carr MacKinlay. Mr. MacKinlay was a 1949 graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg. He was a veteran of the Army for two years with one tour of duty in Korea. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. MacKinlay owned and operated MacKinlay's Station in Clarion for more than 30 years. He then sold the business to Goss Brothers and worked another 12 years for them before his retirement. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Clarion and also was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, both of Clarion. Mr. MacKinlay enjoyed playing golf, cards and bingo, watching any type of sports, yard work and his dog, Echo. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He was married Aug. 25, 1958, to the former Mary Jane Swartzfager, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mary E Seidle Hoffman and husband, Ralph, of Clarion, Rose Logue Balough and husband, Robert, of Clarion and Rebecca Eismont and husband, John, of Oil City; two sons, David MacKinlay of Clarion and Michael L. MacKinlay and wife, Karen, of Sewickley; seven grandchildren, Sara Seidle Patton and husband, Michael, of Clarion, Ann Seidle of Vale, Colo., Jay Seidle of Clarion, Christie and Emily Logue of Clarion, Megan Eismont of Oil City and Logan Michael MacKinlay of Sewickley; stepgrandchildren, Alyssa Hoffman of Wellsborough, Sarah Taube and husband, Andrew, of Pittsburgh and Andrew, Steve and Joe Balough of Clarion; and one step-great-granddaughter, Anna Rose Taube of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, Mr. MacKinlay was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Kathleen MacKinlay in 1959 and a son, John Lloyd MacKinlay in 1991. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. A wake service will be held at 8:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, presiding. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Clarion American Legion Post No. 66. Memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Clarion, 16214, or to the Clarion Food Bank.

In case this was someone's family member, his WWI dog tag sold on eBay in November. Here is the description: This item is a .835 silver French 2 Francs coin from the time of World War I. On the reverse of the coin, it has been smoothed and engraved, Wm. R. Lawrence, 1274204, U.S.A. After doing some research, I determined the number to be a WWI era Army serial number. After doing a little more research, I think I have found the original owner of this item but I am not sure. I have no way to search the serial number. His name was William Ross Lawrence and he was a private from Clarion, Pennsylvania. After joining the 16th(112th) infantry in 1917, he was sent to France where the 112th was part of the first army under John J. Pershing. On October 1st, 1918, at the age of 23, during the battle of Argonne Forest, he lost his life. According to national cemetery records he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Once again, I do not know this to be fact without checking the serial number. This coin was found in an estate lot with other french coins from 1916-1919. I don't think there was any direct connection with the estate, so I don't know how this found its way to Virginia. If you have any questions or information, please do not hesitate to ask! I do have a few more details about the possible owner. This is what I found from records, a book, and from a couple old newpaper articles. William Ross Lawrence - Private - Company D 16th Infantry Enlisted July 14th, 1917, Oil City PA. From Clarion, PA. Killed in Action, October 1, 1918 on the west front in France in the battle of the Argonne Forest while under the command of John J. Pershing and while in the first army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence, he was born January 18, 1895 in Port Norris, NJ. Worked in the glass industry prior to enlisting. Enlisted in Company D, 112th Infantry, July 5th, 1917. Brothers and Sisters: Charles Mason Lawrence and Mrs. Monroe Langly of Clarion, PA C.E. Lawrence, Westville, NJ. L.E. Lawrence, Woodbury, NJ. Brother B.R. Lawrence, private in 319 Infantry in France, reported missing Oct. 5th. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the First Methodist Church of Clarion and of the Upper Room Bible Class.

If so, her school Certificate of Merit from 1934 is on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280181509636

There are cards from Clarion County on eBay right now -- they were addressed to Perry Daum of Strobleton around 1908. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140186853260

Thank you again for posting the obituaries from The Derrick for another year. This has helped me with my genealogy research and is very much appreciated! Marcia Shipley

The Derrick, December 6, 2007: Antonina Campagna-Chapman, Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Margaret Criswell "Peg" Davis, Emlenton Norma J. Finch, Sugar Creek Station, formerly of Adams Street, Franklin Errol J. Lindsey, Erie, formerly of Franklin John J. Mackinlay, Westwood Drive, Clarion Hazel I. McElhattan, Knox John J. Powell, Franklin Antonina "Nina" Campagna-Chapman, 90, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Born Oct. 22, 1917, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Campagna. She worked for Hills Department Store from 1964 until she retired in 1984. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, political discussions, reading books, her morning coffee and the daily newspaper. She and her family appreciated the constant care, love and support she received the last two years from the East Wing staff at Omni Manor in Youngstown. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she is survived by one sister, Mary Hutchenson of Eustis, Fla.; one son, Lee Chapman of Youngstown; one daughter, Margaret Chapman of Murrieta, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Amy and Mark Chapman of Boardman, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael, Vincent and Francis Campagna. A private service and interment will be held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Franklin. The family requests contributions be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association, 3695 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 301, Canfield, Ohio, 44406; or Hospice of the Valley. The Schiavone Funeral Home in Youngstown is in charge of arrangements. Margaret Criswell "Peg" Davis, 95, an active member of the Emlenton civic community and a retired school teacher, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at UPMC Northwest following a brief illness. Born Dec. 3, 1912, in Emlenton, she was the daughter of Fleming B. and Hattie May Criswell. Mrs. Davis was a 1930 graduate of Emlenton High School. She attended Slippery Rock University and received her teaching degree from Clarion University. Mrs. Davis' teaching career spanned 26 years, having taught at Kensington Grant Farm School in Emlenton, Emlenton High School, the Mars School District and Rocky Grove High School. She retired in 1975 from Rocky Grove, where she taught seventh-grade English. She was a life member of the NEA and PSEA and the PSAR of Venango County. She was also a life member of RSVP, and she was a lifelong member of Emlenton Presbyterian Church as well as the church's oldest member. She had served the church as a deacon. Mrs. Davis was a Golden Star member and past matron of the former Emlenton Chapter, now Parker Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She was the first mother advisor of both the Emlenton and Mars Order of Rainbow Assembly for Girls. Mrs. Davis was very instrumental with the building of the Emlenton Medical Center, serving on the medical center's board of directors as secretary until the time of her death. She was a member of the Emlenton Civic Club and past president of the Emlenton Area Over 55 Club. She enjoyed sports, especially bowling in the women's league, and she was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mrs. Davis was married in Knox on June 17, 1935, to James Clark Davis, who preceded her in death on March 10, 1998. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Kathryn Perry and her husband, Darrell, of La Plata, Md., and Peggy Wisneski and her husband, Raymond, of Portage, Ind.; one son and his wife, James C. Davis II and his wife, Ruth, of Emlenton; and nine grandchildren, Gregory Perry, Lori Perry Daugherty, Richard Wisneski, Lynne Wisneski Clumb, Kimberly Wisneski Croarkin, James Clark Davis III, John Davis, Jeffrey Davis and Jason Davis. Also surviving are two step-grandchildren, David and Gregory O'Brien; one nephew, Robert F. Criswell Jr. and his wife, Jan, of Lititz; 12 great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Davis was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Reichart; one brother, Robert F. Criswell; and one granddaughter, Julie Davis. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lori Danielson, her church pastor, and the Rev. Darrell Knopp, her former church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Crawford Memorial Cemetery in Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Emlenton Area Medical Corp., PO Box 7, Emlenton, 16373; Emlenton Presbyterian Church, PO Box 28, Emlenton, 16373; or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be offered at [email protected] Norma J. Finch, 85, formerly of Adams Street in Franklin, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Sugar Creek Station. Born April 30, 1922, in Grove City, she was a daughter of Vern and Gladys Mason Peters. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School. Mrs. Finch enjoyed doing floral arranging in her home and had helped at Phillips Flowers in Franklin. She also worked in the hospitality shop in the Franklin Hospital. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines and had volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She married Fred Finch on Aug. 29, 1941, and he died Dec. 30, 1997. Mrs. Finch is survived by two daughters, Charlene Kratzer and her husband, Ken, of Seneca, and Shari Hart of Franklin; three sons, Larry Finch and his wife, Barb, of Oil City, Don Finch of Pittsburgh and Fredy Finch Jr. of Alabama; and nine grandchildren, Vicki O'Day and her husband, Steve, of Shippenville, Kim Hartzell and her husband, Steve, of Oil City, Brian Tarr and his wife, Julie, of Franklin, Wendy Weiss and her husband, Jeff, of Franklin, Lindsay Hart of Pittsburgh, Ryan Hart of Franklin, Jeffrey Finch and his wife, Tami, of Saegertown, Tammy Alexander of Long Island, N.Y., and Fredy Finch III of Alabama. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Webster of Oil City and Dixie Hornburg of Phoenix, Ariz,; one brother, Robert Peters and his wife, Betsey, of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Don Peters; and one sister, Joyce Elder. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, the Venango County Visiting Nurses Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Association, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301; or Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Helen Diane George, 53, of 2598 Bredinsburg Road, Cranberry Township, died at 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Meadville Medical Center following an illness. Born May 25, 1954, in New Brighton, Beaver County, she was a daughter of the late Gale and Mary Lou Watts Farrow. She attended the New Brighton area schools. Mrs. George was a homemaker most of her life, and she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, making latch hook rugs and most especially the fun times she and her family and friends would have camping. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. George was married to Ralph N. Peterson, and he survives. Also surviving are four children, Sue Farrow and her fiance, Dale Kilgore, of Franklin, Wray Lynn George and her fiance, Dewayne Colwell, also of Franklin, Raymond George Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Clarion, and Eileen George and her fiance, Robert Kilgore, of Cooperstown; and 14 grandchildren, Brandon George, Travis and Trey Corbett, Ashley and Nikole Brown, Gregory Colwell, Stephanie, Raymond III, Hunter and Olivia George, Merissa, Alexis and Brittany Kilgore, and Bailey Bellerive. Mrs. George is also survived by her stepmother, Helen Farrow of Freedom; her stepfather, Robert Watts of Ohio; one sister and one brother, Karen Romian of West Middlesex and Raymond Farrow of Freedom; and one stepsister, Diana Martin and her husband, Jack, of Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. George was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Thomas Kinzler; and one granddaughter, Alicia Farrow. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Scheer, a retired United Methodist pastor, officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be directed to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Errol J. Lindsey, 84, of Erie, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Twinbrook Medical Center in Erie. Born Aug. 27, 1923, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Jay and Vernie Vogan Lindsey. He had resided in Erie since 1953. Mr. Lindsey was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and the Siebenbuerger Club, both in Erie. He was employed in the supply department of Hamot Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1985. He had worked prrior to that at Eckerd's Drug Store in Erie. Mr. Lindsey was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ehrhart Lindsey; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by one sister, Isabelle Rhodes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Dusckas Funeral Home Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road, Erie. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tommy O'Leary, pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. Private interment will be held at Franklin Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. John J. Mackinlay John J. Mackinlay, 76, of Westwood Drive, Clarion, a longtime Clarion businessman, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Hazel I. McElhattan, 95, of Knox, died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, 2007, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. Born Nov. 30, 1912, in Emlenton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Eula Ashbaugh Whitling. She married Gerald E. McElhattan on April 13, 1941, and he preceded her in death on June 16, 1983. Mrs. McElhattan was a homemaker and an Avon representative for many years. As a young girl, she delivered milk from her father's dairy around the Emlenton area by horse and wagon. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. She was a great cook and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. Mrs. McElhattan is survived by two sons, Eugene McElhattan and his wife, Doris, of Anacontos, Wash., and Clifford McElhattan of Knox; four grandchildren, Matthew McElhattan and his wife, Annie, of San Francisco, Calif., Melissa Guenther and her husband, Chad, of Pensacola, Fla., Micah McElhattan and his friend, Sarah Krear, of Knox; and Tara Lynn Armstrong of Clarion. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Alex Guenther and Rebecca Guenther, both of Pensacola, Fla., and Brenna Armstrong of Clarion; two sisters-in-law, Irene Whitling of Knox and Esther Ashbaugh of Emlenton; and Kathy Kristek, whom she took into her home. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McElhattan was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Cletus; two sisters, Alberta Ritts and Mary Bartlett; and Anna Nettles, whom she also took into her home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Betsy Cooper of Providence United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. John J. Powell, 76, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at UPMC Northwest. Born Oct. 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of John and Agnes Powell. Mr. Powell joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served in the Korean Conflict. He served on the USS Oriskany. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and China Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1955 from Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron Five. Mr. Powell was employed at General Manifold and Printing from 1955-1959. He then went to work in 1959 at Venango Newspapers as circulation manager and later as classified manager. He retired in 1987. He and his wife have been co-owners of Brustle's Lawn Ornaments since his retirement. In 1974, Mr. Powell was a charter member of the Venango County Barbertones. He was also a tenor in the Gospel Harmonaires and the Fireside Harmony Quartets. Mr. Powell was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and he enjoyed walking in the woods with his dog, Tinker, spending time with his grandchildren, reading and doing puzzles. Mr. Powell was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin, where he sang in the church choir. He was married April 28, 1956, in Lamartine to the former Bertha Brustle, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Cathleen Tolzmann of Indianapolis and Carolyn Lang of New Port Beach, Calif.; two sons, John Powell and wife, Cathy, of Slippery Rock, and Edward Powell and wife, Rhonda, of Cranberry; three grandchildren, Kelsey, Garrett and Emily Powell; and one step-grandson, Eric McVay. Also surviving are two brothers, Niles Powell and wife, Cathy, of Emlenton, and Richard Powell and wife, Astrid, of Colorado; and two sisters, Betty Anderton of Linesville and Alice Shoup and her husband, Ron, of Oil City. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Alleman, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 737 Elk St., Franklin, 16323; or a charity of one's choice.

The Derrick, December 5, 2007: Elsie M. Brown, 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin Helen Diane George, 2598 Bredinsburg Road, Cranberry Township Willard F. Lehnortt, Shippenville, formerly of Oil City Eileen W. Kelly Lynch, Holbrook, Mass., formerly of Emlenton Julia Patrick, Polk Center, Polk Ruth P. Peel, Tionesta Beverly J. Stitt, Butler Memorial set for James D. Berry III Elsie M. Brown, 92, of 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in The Caring Place. Born May 8, 1915, in Milligeville, she was the daughter of Lewis Milton and Elizabeth Longacre Chatley. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, reading and listening to country music. She was married Aug. 4, 1932, to Fred Brown, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Olive Elizabeth Latchaw and husband, Charles, of Clearfield; seven grandchildren, Beth Ann Bock and husband, Norman, and Edith Perkins, all of Niagara, Falls, N.Y.; Sue Carlson and husband, Tim, of Garner, N.C., Gail Latchaw of Albuquerque, N.M., Lisa Buchan and husband, Stephen, of Carlton, and Cindy Rice and husband, Mark, and Tom Latchaw and wife, Lorrine, all of Franklin; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by seven brothers, Lawrence, Glen, John, Tom, Lester, Milton and Jim Chatley; two sisters, Edna Statum and Margaret Stauffer; and a daughter, Dollie Latchaw and husband, Boballen Latchaw. There will be no visitation. A service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Quincey Rural Cemetery, New York. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Helen Diane George Helen Diane George, 53, of 2598 Bredinsburg Road, Cranberry Township, died at 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Meadville Medical Center. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The News-Herald. Willard F. Lehnortt of 113 Manor View Road, Shippenville, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, after a 15-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Born May 19, 1917, in Oil City, he was the son of Otto F. and Lydia E. Marchinke Lehnortt. He was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School. He was a member of the "O" Club, played varsity football and was a member of the Annual committee, He played fullback for the Oil City Oilers football team that won the Section II Championship and the Skillen Cup in 1934-35. Mr. Lehnortt was stationed in London, England and Paris, France, for 45 months during World War II. He was awarded several medals during his Army service and served as the director of the Art Department Medical Field Services School which trained physicians and nurses in warfare medicine. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Mr. Lehnortt was employed by the Knights Life Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh which later merged with the American General Life & Casualty Insurance Co. He spent 14 months as an insurance agent before he was promoted to sales manager in the Oil City office. He served in this role for 30 years before retiring. Mr. Lehnortt was past president of the Tri-County Life Underwriters Association and also served as past president of the Clarion-Jefferson Life Underwriters Association. He was a graduate of the 1955 and 1956 Annual Life Insurance Marketing Institute of Pennsylania State University. He was married Jan. 16, 1958. in Lauffen, Germany, to the former Margaret M. Pfeilsticker, who survives. Following his early retirement from American General, he and his wife traveled extensively in Europe and the United States. He also enjoyed many hobbies including radio-controlled airplanes and sailboats, model trains and wine making. Mr. Lehnortt was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clar ion. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Dieter Lehnortt of Dallas, Texas, Kurt Lehnortt and wife, Shelly, of Mount Joy and Bruce Lehnortt and wife, Monica, of Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Lehnortt was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elaine Slater and Betty Lange; and two brothers, Jack Lehnortt and Richard Lehnortt. There will be no visitation. Dr. Deryl Larsen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, will conduct a private service for the family in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 600 Wood St, Clarion, or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York, 10018. Eileen W. Kelly Lynch Eileen W. Kelly Lynch, 97, of Holbrook, Mass., formerly of Emlenton, widow of the late George I. Lynch and Henry Merry, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Julia Patrick Julia Patrick, 92, of Polk Center, Polk, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. Ruth P. Peel, 72, of Tionesta, formerly of Leechdale and Economy Boro., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Nov. 12, 1935, in Moon Township, Allegheny County, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Marie Vilk Mason. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Venus and the Forest Grange. Mrs. Peel was the tax collector for Green Township, Forest County, at the time of her death. She enjoyed bingo. On Dec. 30, 1965, she was married in Virginia to William P. Peel, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sherry P. Feifer and husband, William, of Monaca, Nancy Kutzner and husband, John, of Oakdale and Norma Freed and husband, Fred, of Freedom; two sons, Mark Peel and wife, Tina, of Beaver County and Paul Peel and wife, Kim, of Freedom; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Dorothy Price and husband, Richard, of Plum Boro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Peel was preceded in death by one brother, Christopher Mason; one son, Michael Peel; and one daughter, Cathy Bell. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Faith Lutheran Church of Venus with Pastor John A. Wood officiating. Interment will be in Venus Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association. Beverly J. Stitt Beverly J. Stitt, 58, of Cliffside Apartments, Butler, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 23, 1949, in Hannibal, Mo., she was the daughter of the late William T. England Jr. and Grace V. Grote England. Surviving are her son, Mitch A. Stitt and wife, Maria, of Leeper; two daughters, Michelle Hughes and Mrs. Robert (Maribeth) Harmon, both of Grove City; and seven grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, J. Scott England of Colorado; two sisters, Kay Lauer of Michigan and Paula Peters; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy Bopp, pastor of Grace Calvary Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation services were provided by the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Butler County Unit, P.O. Box 2305, Butler, 16003, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 78851, Phoenix, Ariz., 85062. Memorial set for James D. Berry III A memorial service will full military honors will be held for James D. "JD" Berry III at 1 p.m. Friday at The Busted Flush (5-Stand field). Those attending are asked to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Mr. Berry died Friday, Nov. 16, in his residence in Pleasantville. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville, is in charge of arrangements.

The Derrick, December 4, 2007: Richard L. Barker, 710 Superior St., Titusville Maureen M. Fox, 14 Gateway Drive, Oil City Mary Ann Houck, Polk Center, Polk Helen M. Montgomery, 285 Black Hill Road, Franklin Ralph E. Steck, Seneca Richard L. Barker, 80, of 710 Superior St., Titusville, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 16, 1927, in Titusville, he was the son of Jessie F. and Annie Driver Barker. Mr. Barker started working with his father in the family hardware business, Barker's Hardware, and in 1959 he took over as owner with his wife. He later sold the business to his brother. Mr. Barker was employed by the City of Titusville as a fireman for 38 years. He started as a Minuteman and worked his way through the ranks, retiring as chief in 1995. While he was a fireman he also worked during his off hours as a plumber for 38 years for Grove Plumbing. He pursued additional education over the years in the fire service and was specialized as a licensed arson investigator. After retiring from the Titusville Fire Department he continued to service others by traveling throughout the United States with the Red Cross as a disaster assessment volunteer. Mr. Baker was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the B.P.O. Elks No. 264 where he also served as exalted ruler in 1992. He served on the Associated Charities Board, Red Cross Board and was a pension board member for the Titusville Fire Department. Mr. Barker volunteered his time in various ways throughout the community he loved. He enjoyed being a "snow bird," traveling to Myrtle Beach each winter and socializing with the many friends he had there. He had many other hobbies such as tracing his family genealogy, golf and making videos of all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the years. Mr. Barker was married in Titusville Sept. 4, 1948, to Sally Brown, who survives. The service was performed by Rev. Perry at his parents' home. Also surviving are one daughter, Penny Sampson and husband, Scott, of Chesterton, Ind.; one son, Dennis Barker and wife, Kathleen, of Titusville; four grandchildren, Ryan Sampson and wife, Nataly, of New York City, Cody Sampson and girlfriend, Arra Chung, of Baltimore, Md., Danielle Barker of Albany, N.Y., and Brianna Kate Nellis and husband, Dan, of Titusville; and three great-grandchildren, Drake Barker-Bigos, M. Logan Barker-Bigos and Madison Kate Nellis. He also is survived by one brother, Floyd Barker of Edinboro Manor in Edinboro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barker was preceded in death by a son, Richard LaVerne Barker Jr. who died in infancy in 1952; one brother, Clifford Barker; and one sister, Beatrice McKlveen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville. Additional viewing will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Murray Parlor at the First United Methodist Church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church sanctuary with the Rev. William Blair officiating. A fireman's procession will escort Mr. Barker to Woodlawn Cemetery for burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Associated Charities, 409 E. Central Ave., Titusville, 16354, or to the American Red Cross, 1643 Allegheny Blvd., Reno, 16343. Mureen M. Fox, 79, of 14 Gateway Drive, Oil City, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born March 28, 1928, in Avalon, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bedelia Greer O'Donnell. She attended schools in the Emsworth area of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Fox had attended both St. Stephen Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church. A homemaker, she had been employed by Ray L. Way Menswear and had been an operator for Bell Telephone before her marriage. Mrs. Fox was married June 13, 1953, in the Assumption Church of Pittsburgh to Richard T. "Dick" Fox, who survives. She and her husband moved to Citrus Springs, Fla., following their retirement in 1994. They returned to this area in 2003. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are six children, Richard Fox of Chicago, Ill., Patricia Greenlee and husband, Mike, of Midland, Ontario, Canada, Michael Fox and wife, Juliana, of Mansfield Center, Mass., Mary Kush and husband, John, Tom Fox and James Fox and wife, Mona, all of Oil City; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother and wife, Jim and Fran Mathie of Avalon; two sisters-in-law, Jane O'Donnell of Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, and Mary E. Fox of Oil City. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by one sister, Ellen Mohr; and three brothers, Michael O'Donnell and two infants. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences can be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Mary Ann Houck Mary Ann Houck, 72, a resident of the Terrace Unit at Polk Center in Polk, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 19, 1935, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Albert and Anna Dunebice Houck and was the seventh child in a family of eight. Her parents are deceased. Ms. Houck, who was employed in the VRS Ceramics Workshop, had resided at Polk Center since 1943. She enjoyed looking at small books and greeting cards, watching television and trips into the community. Ms. Houck was a member of the Polk Center Resident Advisory Council and looked forward to attending the monthly meetings and luncheons. She will be remembered and missed by her many friends and staff at Polk Center. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Huff Chapel, Franklin. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home by Polk Center clergy. Helen M. Montgomery, 92, of 285 Black Hill Road, Franklin, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Trinity Living Center, Grove City. Born Sept. 16, 1915, in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of Earl Boughner Sr. and Alma Ritchey Boughner. Mrs. Montgomery was a homemaker. She was married Oct. 29, 1941, to Hubert Earl "Monty" Montgomery, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three children, Merle Boughner and wife, Elsie, of Mercer, Hubert Montgomery and wife, Darlene, and Daniel Montgomery and wife, Gerketa, all of Franklin; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by an infant grandson; three brothers, Lawrence, Domer and Earl Boughner; and two sisters, Wilene Reisinger and Opal Sorger. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Virginia and Ralph Herdiman of the Franklin Salvation Army, officiating. Interment will be in the Cooperstown Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Ralph E. Steck, 95, of Seneca, died at 7:16 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Jan. 2, 1912, in Oil City, he was a son of William H. and Danie E. Rynard Steck. Mr. Steck was a 1930 graduate of Oil City High School. He took Penn State Extension courses and several other courses including computer classes at Vo-Tech and ventriloquism school. He retired in 1977 from Oil Well Supply where he was a draftsman. Mr. Steck also operated Ralph Steck Gun Sales out of his home for more than 20 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Steck was an avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking, carpentry and gardening. On April 17, 1937, he married the former Beatrice A. Nuhfer, who preceded him in death Sept. 16, 1964. Later he married Ruth M. Attleberger Meehan, who preceded him in death June 2, 1988. Surviving are five children, Barbara J. Smith and husband, David L., of Montana, Ralph W. Steck and wife, Diane M., of Meadville, Susan E. Hogue and husband, Wayne R., of Seneca, Margaret A. Sharrar and husband, Clinton E., and Beverly A. Marvin and husband, Daniel W., all of Oil City; three stepchildren, Marie D. Barber and husband, Sam, Joseph E. Meehan and wife, Pamela, and Brenda L. Perry and companion, Doug, all of Oil City; 15 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Doris Dunkle of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Deborah A. Steck, and two brothers, Clarence R. Steck and Wilbur H. Steck. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Ellis, chaplain of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Shriners Hospital, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, 16505, or to a charity of one's choice.