The Derrick, December 3, 2007: Richard L. Barker, 710 Superior St., Titusville Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville Averil M. Goughler, Emlenton Robert P. Jewell, Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica Agnes Rita "Aggie" McCloskey, Route 66, Crown Jerry L. Wiant, Garfield Street, New Bethlehem John R. Williams, 1210 E. Liberty St., Clarion Richard L. Barker Richard L. Barker, 80, of 710 Superior St , Titusville, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital . The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home in Titusville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will follow in The Derrick. Melvin E. 'Mel' Barton Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, 79, of Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Bellevue, Wash., where he had been staying with his daughter. Born Oct. 10, 1928, in Lansing, W.Va., he was the son of James and Elizabeth Miller Barton. Mr. Barton served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and worked for 18 years for Boeing Airplane Co. in Seattle, Wash. During his time with the Air Force, he was stationed at Biggs Air Force Base and also traveled abroad. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Barton was married Oct. 3, 2001, to Marilyn E. Rex, who preceded him in death earlier this year. Surviving are one son, Melvin E. Barton Jr. of Kent, Wash.; two daughters, Brigett Galacci of Bellevue, Wash., and Melva Barton of Seattle, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Gail Boozer of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepson, William Boozer of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by one sister, Amy Willis of Clintonville, W.Va.; three brothers, James Barton of Sandusky, Ohio, Walter Barton of Dayton, Ohio, and Robert Barton of De Pere, Wis.; one stepbrother, Harry Chapman of Oak Hill, W.Va.; and one stepsister, Mary Ann Holiday of Mechanicsville, Va. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Origas, and his second wife, Marilyn Rex. There will be no visitation and no services. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Averil M. Goughler, 71, of Emlenton, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 22, 1936, in Irwin Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of Albert Gaston Roxberry and Mary Teressa Carr Roxberry. She attended Wesley Normal School in Wesley. Mrs. Goughler was employed at the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Joint High School in the food service department and retired in 2000 after 28 years of employment. She was a member of the Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Goughler enjoyed gardening and her flowers, nature in all of its glory, NASCAR, animals and her seven grandchildren. She was married Feb. 18, 1956, to Harold R. Goughler, who survives. They would have celebrated there 52nd anniversary next February. Also surviving are two children, Connie L. Both and husband, William J., of Fredericksburg, Va., and Larry E. Goughler of Emlenton; and seven grandchildren, BJ, Rachel, Jessica, Isaac, Jeremiah, Luke and Leah Both, all of Fredericksburg, VA. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles (Shirley J.) Snyder of Butler. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Goughler was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. William (Ida M.) Johnston and Carol Roxberry; and three brothers, Gale, Glenn and Robert Roxberry. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home Pastor Dan Seibert of the Berean Bible Church of Greensburg officiating. Interment will take place in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Humane Society, Box 1045, Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences will be received at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Robert P. Jewell, 42, of 882 Jones Ave., Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica, died as a result of a cerebral aneruysm at 10:22 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio. Born Nov. 6, 1965, in Franklin, he was the son of Charles A. "Sock" and Kathy I. Haun Jewell. He attended Franklin High School. Mr. Jewell was a heavy equipment operator for O.B.O. Demolition of Cleveland, Ohio. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Ravenna. Mr. Jewell was a proud and dedicated volunteer firefighter. He was an active member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department and also of the Polk Fire and Rescue. He enjoyed hunting and fireworks and was known for helping set up many fireworks displays. Mr. Jewell was married Aug. 19, 1989, to Tammy L. Haylett, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Nichole, Kimberly, Stacy and Holly Jewell, all at home. He also is survived by his mother, Kathy Jewell of Utica; five sisters, Lana Lehnortt of Cooperstown, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Bennefield of Utica, Dawn Reynolds of Utica, Mrs. Steven (Helen) Ravass of Fisher and Bonnie Jewell of Utica; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jewell was preceded in death by his father; and a miece, Katherine Noel Jewell-Ravass. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Utica Volunteer Fire Co. building, 146 Water St., Utica, with the Rev John V. King, pastor of the Lupher Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in Mill Creek Cemetery, French Creek Township, Utica. Agnes Rita McCloskey, 82, of Route 66, Crown, died in her home early Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2007, surrounded by her family. Aggie, as she was endearingly called, was born May 18, 1925, in Fryburg to the late Aloysius and Emma Schmader Ditz. She was a devoted homemaker and her most cherished roles were that of loving wife to John "Paul" McCloskey Sr., and gentle mother to her six children. Her role gradually and enjoyably expanded to include in-laws, grandchildren and most recently to her enormous delight, a great-granddaughter, Lauren. Mrs. McCloskey was one who savored and respected the individuality of each person with whom she came in contact. She enjoyed all of the numerous gatherings throughout her life with her family and friends; and during the past few years, the outings at the Senior Center where she played a mean game of Euchre with her friends and assisted with Meals on Wheels. She had a genuine love of blue birds and also spent many an hour putting together jigsaw puzzles. One in particular is a framed blue bird puzzle that hangs above the fireplace in her home. She also enjoyed traveling and her trips included Colorado, South Carolina and Ireland. She was thrilled with her trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. She loved football and was an avid Steelers fan. Mrs. McCloskey was married to the absolute love of her life, John Paul McCloskey Sr. June 1, 1946, in St. Michael Church in Fryburg. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1993. She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown. She also was a member of St. Mary's Ladies Guild and Farmington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, John Paul McCloskey Jr. and wife, Joan, of Crown, Timothy A. McCloskey and wife, Linda, of Lucinda and Michael J. McCloskey Sr. and wife, Sherry, of Oil City; three daughters, Rose Ann "Rosie" Banks and husband, Terry, of Oil City, Kathleen "Kat" Weaver and husband, Bob, of Lake Lucy and Maureen "Mac" McCloskey and her life-partner, Marj Richards of Inman, SC; nine grandchildren, Colleen McCloskey Roth and husband, David, of Pittsburgh, Michael J. McCloskey Jr. and wife, Lindsey, of Oil City, Carrie McCloskey Sieglinger and husband, Jay, of Claysburg, Meghan McCloskey Ashworth and husband, Paul, of Newbold, Chesterfield, England, Shannon Banks of Denver, Colo., Erin McCloskey King and husband, Josh, of Strattanville, Jennifer Weaver of Lake Lucy, Shelly Banks of Oil City and Deanna Weaver of Lake Lucy; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Marie Roth of Pittsburgh; one stepgrandson, Andy Bauer and wife, Marcy, of Vowinckel; two stepgranddaughters, Lori Kahle and husband, Carl, of Crown and Marcia Moore and husband, Michael, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two step-great-grandsons, Justin Kahle of Crown and Nicholas Moore of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and two step-great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Rachel Bauer of Vowinckel. She also is survived by two brothers, Gerald "Jud" Ditz and Robert "Mex" Ditz and wife, Julia, of Fryburg; three sisters, Frances "Sis" Obenrader Ochs of Fryburg, Ruth Schill Jeannerat of Clarion and Joan Donahue and husband, Robert, of Clarion; a brother-in-law, Ted Kurtzhals of Crown; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann McCloskey Faygo and husband, Frank, of Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great-nephews, and many close friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCloskey was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Mary Rose Ditz, in August, 2007; and an infant brother, Paul Ditz. The family will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to St. Mary Church Foundation Fund, Crown. Jerry L. Wiant, 82, of Garfield Street, New Bethlehem, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born March 29, 1925, in Climax, he was the son of Lester J. and Genevie Burford Wiant. Mr. Wiant retired in 1990 from C&K Coal Co. >From 1943 to 1945, he served with the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. He served in Italy, France and Germany and was wounded twice in battle. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the European Theatre Service Medal. Mr. Wiant was married Jan. 26, 1946, to Rose Luddle Nulph, who survives. They were married for nearly 62 years. Also surviving are one son, Tracy Wiant of Terra Haute, Ind.; three daughters, Jeri Lynn Burkhouse of Oak Ridge, Judi Huffman and Yvonne Longo and husband, Jeff, all of New Bethlehem; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He also is survived by two sisters, Victoria Nunamaker of New Bethlehem and Patricia Given of Ford City; and four brothers and their wives, Gary and Peg Wiant, Robert and Barb Wiant and Bruce and Ruby Wiant, all of New Bethlehem, and William and Pauline Wiant of Rimersburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wiant was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Wiant, Harrison Wiant and two infants. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. John R. Williams, 65, of 1210 E. Liberty St., Clarion, died early Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Mark and Virginia Grace Young Williams. Mr. Williams was a graduate of Har Brack High School in Freeport and completed studies in histology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of both active and reserve duty with the U.S. Army. Mr. Williams retired in 2003 from Northwest Medical Center in Franklin after 15 years of service. Active in Masonic affairs, he was a member of Myrtle Lodge No. 316, F. & A.M., Venango Lodge of Perfection, New Castle Scottish Rite, Coudersport Consistory and formerly was in the Zem Zem Temple Legion of Honor. On March 31, 1967, Mr. Williams married the former Marjorie Bensinger, who survives along with a son, Kier R. Williams of Oil City; a daughter, Kimberly Westfall and husband, Eric, of Freeport, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Searra Westfall and Adrian Baker. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Myrtle Lodge Anniversary Fund, in care of Galaxy Federal Credit Union, 1313 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bstiles11 Surnames: Ruth, Craft Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2354/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some information, but need so much more. I need the information for Abraham Ruth and his wife Margaret. Their origins, 1813ish were Clarion Co., PA. When they intermarried with my Craft family, I believe they then lived in Jefferson County. The girls married men from Jefferson County, Ann Eliza married Samuel Craft and his brother Abraham married her sister Magaret. In the 1870's Abraham,(who was then a widower according to the 1880 census) went with two of his sons to Nebraska. I have something for most of their children, but not Abraham and his wife from an earlier time, parents, location, etc. Can someone who doing this tree and is familiar with the areas help me? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bea422r1 Surnames: O'Neill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2896/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER WRITE-UPS ..1907 - 1908 -1912 Does anyone on the list have a membership with GenealogyBank.com.can you please look up a few things for me. Please send complete news paper write-up. - Last name: oneill - First Name: James - Include Key word with search: pittston - Exclude keywords from search: philadephia Date: August 1907 2) Drove into Mine Cave. Two Seranton Men Had an exalting Experience near Pittston - Last name: oneill First Name: Date: July 1908 Include Key word with search: pittston Exclude keywords from search: philadephia Date: July 2, 1908 1) Pittston - Mrs. Rev O'Neill, daughter Gertrude and son Wilfred left yesterday. - Last name: oneill First Name: Date: June 20, 1912 Include Key word with search: pittston Exclude keywords from search: philadephia 3) Rev J. O'Neill, pastor of Water Street - Last name: oneill - Include Key word with search: pittston - Exclude keywords from search: philadephia - Date: June 1912 1) Will of Pittston Minister probated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, December 1, 2007: Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville Robert P. Jewell, Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica Jeanne Louise Marsh, formerly of 12 Edgewood Drive, Oil City Melvin E. 'Mel' Barton Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, 79, of Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville, died Thursday evening, Nov. 29, 2007, in Bellevue, Wash., where he was living with his daughter. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Robert P. Jewell Robert P. Jewell, 42, of 882 Jones Ave., Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica, Pa., died at 10:22 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Summa Health System of Akron, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Utica fire hall, 146 Water St., with the Rev. John V. King, pastor of Lupher Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment and committal service will be at Mill Creek Cemetery, French Creek Township, Utica. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The News-Herald. Jeanne Louise Marsh, 86, formerly of 12 Edgewood Drive, Oil City, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. Born March 27, 1921, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Ida C. Barvin Steckmeyer. She was married Sept. 14, 1946, to Thomas Leon Marsh in the rectory of St. Bernard Parish, and he survives in Bradford. Mrs. Marsh was a homemaker. She and her husband had lived in Warren, Pa., for 20 years before Mr. Marsh was transferred to Oil City with Penelec. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish while living in Warren. Mrs. Marsh was a member of St. Joseph Church for more than 23 years while she lived in Oil City, and she belonged to the church's Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was an avid bridge player. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Marsh is survived by one brother, Donald Steckmeyer of Indiana, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews, including David Marsh and his wife, Kristine, who helped the Marshes in their transition from Oil City to the Bradford Ecumenical Home. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Steckmeyer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Worth and Rosamond Sinclair. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave. Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church in Oil City with Msgr. John W. Swoger, the St. Joseph pastor, presiding Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Warren. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com

The Derrick, November 30, 2007: Mae Bell Carlile, formerly of 611 W. First St., Oil City Eugene C. Henry, 490 McCall Road, Rimersburg John A. Yantz Jr., Clarion Mae Bell Carlile Mae Bell Carlile, 64, formerly of 611 W. First St., Oil City, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City. Born Sept. 29, 1943, in Oil City, she was the daughter of William G. Carlile and Margaret L. Grimm Carlile. She attended the Oil City schools and had lived in the Oil City area all of her life. Ms. Carlile had worked at the Venango Training and Development Center. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Troup of Franklin and Kathy Davis of Polk; two brothers, Rick Carlile of Oil City and Joseph Michael Carlile of Arizona; and six nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William G. Carlile Jr. There will be no visitation and no services. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, was in charge of arrangements. Eugene C. Henry, 79, of 490 McCall Road, Rimersburg, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House in Shippenville following an illness. Born Dec. 2, 1927, in New Bethlehem, he was the son of Leon and Flomy Huffman Henry. Mr. Henry served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Asian Theater during World War II and served state side during the Korean War. He served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps. He retired as a truck driver from Schneider Transport. Mr. Henry was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church and the Clarion Masonic Lodge No. 277, F. & A.M. He was married Jan. 1, 1962, to the former Ella I. McCall, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Robin L. Peterson and husband, Allen, of Clarion, Debra Reasinger and friend, Bob Edmiston, of DuBois and Lisa Balenciaga and husband, Gene, of Irwin; four sons, W. Marty Henry and wife, Roxann, of New Bethlehem, Craig E. Henry and wife, Michelle, of Macon, Ga., Bill Conner and wife, Nancy, of Springfield, Mo., and Bob Conner and wife, Barb, of Sligo; one daughter-in-law, Roena Conner of Chicora; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister and her husband, Ruth and Paul Burdett of Distant; and one brother, Walter Henry of Shippenville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Henry was preceded in death by one son, Doug Conner. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sligo Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stephanie Weaver, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials donations be made to the Sligo Presbyterian Church, Sligo, 16255, or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. John A. Yantz Jr. John A. Yantz Jr., 44, of Clarion, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in the emergency room of the Clarion Hospital. Born March 5, 1963, in Montebello, Calif., he was the son of Marie Ritzert Yantz, who preceded him in death. He served two years in the United States Air Force as a bomb technician and also worked in corrosion control. Mr. Yantz was a self-employed paint contractor. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Yantz enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, canoeing, camping, mountain biking and motorcycles. He was married Nov. 1, 1987, to Tammy Selts, who survives, along with two children, Dixie Tallulah Yantz of Melbourne, Fla., and John A. Yantz III of Clarion. Also surviving are three brothers, William "Butch" Bowser and wife, Janet, of North Washington, James Bowser of Winter Haven, Fla., and Dean Bowser of Ambridge; four sisters, Mary Ellen Blair and husband, Terry, of Cabot, Karen Kisic and husband, Chuck, of Wampum, Cindy Galeski of Rochester, Pa., and Michele Mani and husband, Robert, of Michigan; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

The Derrick, November 29, 2007: Rosemary M. Hartle, Lucinda Margaret Mabel Porter, Seyster Road, Franklin Rosemary M. Hartle, 91, of Lucinda, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 27, 2007, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. Born May 25, 1916, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of August and Catherine Schneider Muller. Mrs. Hartle was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lucinda and the Rosary Society of the church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crafts, reading and her grandchildren. Mrs. Hartle was married May 26, 1934, to Edward W. Hartle, who died April 2, 1981. Surviving are one son, Edward "Pete" Hartle of Shippenville; two daughters, Anita Smrekar and husband, Henry, of Lucinda and Mary Hartle of Fairmount City; six grandchildren, Douglas Hartle, Rhonda Ritts and husband, Doug, Barb Ochs, Linda LaVan and husband, Timothy F., Deb Radaker and husband, Bob, and Anna Mills and husband, Michael; and eight great-grandchildren, Ryan and Justin Radaker, Nicholas and Jennifer Ochs, Braden and Ethan Ritts, and Ava and Alex Mills. She also is survived by one sister, Emmanvelletta "Pat" McGrath of Shrewsbury, N.J. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hartle was preceded in death by one son, Leonard P. Hartle; a daughter-in-law, Electa "Jean" Hartle; a sister, Ruth Cunningham; a brother-in-law, Harold McGrath; and infant twin brothers. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. A wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, with the Rev. William C. Miller, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to the Alzheimer's Association. Margaret Mabel Porter, 66, of Seysler Road, Franklin, Venango County, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, following an illness. Mrs. Porter was a 40-year resident in the Galloway area of Venango County. Born Feb. 16, 1941, in Shamburg, Piney Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Samuel Ferringer and Helen Marie Schreckengost Ferringer. Mrs. Porter attended school in Rimersburg and Rocky Grove where her father ministered in Pilgrim Holiness churches in those areas. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Porter was married in Franklin July 25, 1958, to Alfred W. Porter Sr., who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Charles S. Porter of Sugarcreek, Venango County, and Alfred W. Porter Jr. of Franklin. She also is survived by one brother, Noah W. Ferringer and wife, Barbara C., of Grove City; three sisters, Sally McClaine of East Brady, Pam Caulfield and husband, Jack, of Clarion and Doris Crawford of Butler; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by two brothers, John Ferringer and Charles Ferringer Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Bickel and Betty Courson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232.

The Derrick, November 28, 2007: Robert E. Crissman, Rimersburg James E. Hiles, 18 Shuffstall St., Franklin Gertrude Ruth Hastings Mawhinney, Sewickley, formerly of Franklin Margaret Mabel Porter, Seysler Road, Franklin Robert Edward Crissman, 78, of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in his home following an illness of two and a half years. Born Oct. 4, 1929, in Templeton, Armstrong County, he was the son of the late William Homer Crissman and Vee Elizabeth Hawthorne Crissman. He attended Hawkville School in Madison Township, Armstrong County. Mr. Crissman first was employed at the brickyard in Tarrtown near Kittanning and then became a self-employed trucker, hauling for McCleary Christie Trucking Co. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Crissman played the guitar and sang in a country western band known as "Country Time." He enjoyed antique car shows, NASCAR racing and baseball. Mr. Crissman was married in Knox Aug. 18, 1973, to the former Kathy M. Coachman, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Troy M. Crissman and wife, Dawnann, of Pittsburgh, Dallas Crissman and wife, Debra, of Punxsutawney and Terry Crissman of Reynoldsville; three daughters, Sharon Petruny and husband, Richard, of Sheffield, Patty Hopper and husband, Chester, of New Bethlehem and Tammy King and husband, John Jr., of Indiana, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a half brother, Paul H. "Blaze" Cobbett of Ford City; one sister, Ruby Cobbett and husband, Harvey, of Templeton RD 2; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Swogger, pastor of the Oakland Church of God, and Pastor Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Private interment will be in Duncan Cemetery, Armstrong County. James E. Hiles, 61, of 18 Shuffstall St., Franklin, died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26. 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 24, 1946, in Franklin, he was the son of Alfred Hiles Sr. and Mary H. Moore Hiles. Mr. Hiles retired in January 2004 from Polk Center where he worked for 31 years. He had a strong Christian faith and was an active member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church. Mr. Hiles enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and with his grandchildren. He married Phyllis Hiles Aug. 20, 1977, and she survives. Also surviving are the following children: Brenda L. Saeli and husband, Sam Jr., Tammy S. Meyer and husband, Gene, and Michael J. Bordell and wife, Julia, all of Franklin, Tamela L., Bucklew and husband, Tom, and Denise R. Broerman, all of Barkeyville, Chad E. Hiles and wife, Becky, of Franklinton, N.C., and special family member, Chad W Goodman and wife, Amy, and their daughter, Jaidyn, of Smethport; 13 grandchildren, Nicole and Ryan Meyer, Samuel III and Stephanie Saeli, Riley and McKenna Bordell, Ronald III, Cory and Elizabeth Hawke, Hannah and Benjamin Broerman and Tekla and Logan Hiles; and two great-grandchildren, Lillie and Emma Hawke. He also is survived by three sisters, Margaret Orsino of Reno, Mary Alabaugh and husband, Ivan, and Charolette Evans and husband, James, all of Franklin; one brother, Alfred Hiles Jr. and wife, Margaret, of Reno; and his mother-in-law, Amelia Porterfield of Sharon. Mr. Hiles was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Hiles Sr.; his mother, Mary H. Moore Hiles Albaugh; his stepfather, Norman Albaugh; a brother, John P. Hiles; and a sister, Janice Bickel. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church with Pastor Gary Small officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church, the Rocky Grove Fire Hall or to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Gertrude Ruth Hastings Mawhinney, 97, of Sewickley, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, following a brief medical decline. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Anderson Mawhinney, whom she married in 1930. Mrs. Mawhinney, also lovingly referred to as "Aunt Ruthie," was born Sept. 14, 1910, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Gertrude Breckenridge Hastings and Attorney Quincy Dickson Hastings. She graduated in 1928 from Franklin High School and began her studies at Westminster College, New Wilmington, that same year, graduating in 1932 with a bachelor of arts degree. In 1960, she received her master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. In 1964, she was awarded a special certificate for completing 115 class hours at the University of Madrid. Professionally, Mrs. Mawhinney worked as a bookkeeper, a quality inspector for gunpowder produced for use in World War II, and as a seamstress for Horne's department store in Pittsburgh. In 1957, she received her Pennsylvania teaching certificate and thereafter committed herself wholly and enthusiastically to teaching English, Latin and Spanish. Following her retirement, she continued to relish and participate in the joy that is lifelong learning, as well as maintaining a fondness for travel. Mrs. Mawhinney was a vibrant, passionate and a gracious lady full of love, life and enthralling stories; in addition, she was a gifted and accomplished painter, weaver, seamstress and craftswoman. Her ready wit and smile, gentle laugh, genuineness, compassion, spiritual depth and inner light will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by four grandchildren, Charles Mawhinney of Fresno, Calif., Scott Mawhinney of Waxhaw, N.C., Eric Mawhinney of Fombell and Krisanne Mawhinney Mrozinski of Yellow Springs, Ohio; 21great-grandchildren; a niece, Dr. Cassandra Apgar of Glen Rock; three nephews, Dennis Hancock, John Charles Hancock and Stephen Hancock, all of Bradford, and their children and grandchildren; and a cousin, Cora Hastings of Alberta, Canada. In addition to her husband, Lloyd, Mrs. Mawhinney was preceded in death by her two children, Lloyd Dickson "Dick" Mawhinney and Diane Mawhinney Wheeler; and by her brother, John Regis Hancock. Following cremation, a funeral service was held Nov. 21, 2007, in the McDonald-Linn Funeral Home in Avalon. Burial and a graveside memorial service will be conducted by family members in the spring. Mrs. Mawhinney will be lovingly laid to rest near her husband, children, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents in the Lupher Chapel Cemetery, near the Hastings family farm outside of Franklin. Margaret Mabel Porter Margaret Mabel Porter, 66, of Seysler Road, Franklin, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an illness. Arrangements are in charge of the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, November 27, 2007: Virginia I. Barnett, Hydetown Lucy G. Brown, Franklin George A. Hoffman, Sigel Angela "Nellie" E. Mierzwa, formerly of 119 Clearfield St. Keith Eugene Zuck, 476 Pritchard Road Virginia I. Barnett Virginia I. Barnett, 84, of 41333 Pleasant St., Hydetown, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville. Born Jan. 22, 1923, at Wimber, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Matthew Andrew Kendall and Isabelle Lingenfelter Bailey Kendall. She was married to Max C. Barnett on April 24, 1943, at DuBois, Pa. Mrs. Barnett had attended the former Clarion Normal School, now Clarion University. She was a member of the Hydetown United Methodist Church where she was a member of the altar guild for many years. She was also a member of the Acacia Chapter No. 30 O.E.S. She enjoyed decorating and loved the Christmas holiday and spending time with her family. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her husband, Max C. Barnett of Hydetown; three children, Timothy Max Barnett and his wife Janet of Ashtabula, Ohio, Cynthia Barnett Kline and her husband Duane of Hydetown, and Daniel Joseph Barnett of Hydetown; seven grandchildren, Max Justin Kline, Kristofer Kline, Matthew Kendall Kline, Camille Meabon Kline, Jenny Michelle Rohrs, Holly Elizabeth Reba, and Samuel Barnett; three great grandchildren, Declan Timothy Rohrs, Bailey Catherine Rohrs and Benjamin Richard Reba; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, William Bailey, and two sisters, Martha Leonard and Mary Ellis. No public calling hours will be observed. A private funeral service for the family will be conducted on Wednesday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville. Pastor Lila Bachelier of the Hydetown United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Temple Cemetery at Hazen, Pa. The family asks that memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St. ,Titusville, 16354. Lucy G. Brown, 92, of 1535 Elk St., Franklin, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in The Caring Place. Born March 19, 1915, in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, she was a daughter of Thomas and Mabel Diehl Grumbling. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School. She was married June 4, 1942, to Charles E. Brown. He preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1996. Mrs. Brown retired as a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare in 1977. She was previously employed as a bookkeeping supervisor at the Franklin branch, now National City Bank, of the First National Bank of Meadville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown had been a volunteer for the American Red Cross and she enjoyed ceramics, cooking and bowling with her husband. Surviving are a daughter, Diana Miller and her husband Walter of Franklin; two grandsons, John C. Miller and his wife Susan of Grove City and Brent W. Miller of Franklin; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and A.J. Miller, both of Grove City; a sister, Alice Lehman of Winfield, Ill.; and two very close neighbors and friends, Roger and Millie Kiser. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and husband were several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday in the funeral home. Rev. Richard K. Harry, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323, or the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. George Allen 'Sam' Hoffman George Allen "Sam" Hoffman, 84, of Sigel died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Jefferson Manor Health Center. Born Sept. 11, 1923, in Brookville, he was the son of Allen and Keziah Moore Hoffman. He was married May 30, 1948, in Dora, Pa., to the former Iris Leanna Kunselman who survives. Mr. Hoffman served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was the labor relations manager and negotiator with PPG Industries of Pittsburgh. Mr. Hoffman was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Brookville. He was an avid outdoorsman. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, James A. Hoffman of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Timothy L. Hoffman of Pittsburgh; three daughters, Beckie L. Pahner of Foxfire, N.C., Dee A. Canavan of Sigel and Patti L. Schaffer of Litchfield, N.H.; one brother, Reuben Hoffman of Fonda, N.Y.; a sister, Katherine Hottel of Russell; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were two brothers, Robert Hoffman and Charles Hoffman, and a sister, Lillian Porter. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Rev. Thomas J. Parlette will officiate. Interment will be in the Brookville Cemetery, Brookville The family suggests memorials may be made to the Brookville YMCA, Sigel Volunteer Fire Department or the Presbyterian Church of Brookville. Angela 'Nellie' E. Mierzwa, 83, formerly of 119 Clearfield St., Oil City, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Oil City after a brief illness. Born Jan. 8, 1924, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late John and Apolonia Kietres Martyna. She attended the Assumption School. Mrs. Mierzwa, a homemaker, enjoyed listening to classical music and polkas and spending time with her family. She was married in the Assumption B.V.M. Church to Paul J. Mierzwa (Mizwa) on July 22, 1945. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2001. She is survived by three sons, Robert J. Mizwa and his wife Linda of Pittsburgh, Richard P. Mizwa of Oil City and Paul J. Mizwa Jr .and his wife Sheila of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren, Melissa Mizwa-Nemec of Stanford, Conn., Joshua Mizwa of Pittsburgh, Natasha Mizwa, Randall Mizwa and Sean Mizwa, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Martyna, a resident of the Soldiers & Sailors Home in Erie, and Albert George Martyna of Oil City; and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Lottie) Tobin of Erie. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Helen Patz. Their will be no viewing or visitation. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Bishop McManaman Memorial Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery. Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of Assumption B.V.M. Church, will preside. Memorials may be made to the Assumption Church or to VNA Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Reinsel Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Keith Eugene Zuck, 61, of 476 Pritchard Road, Oil City, died at 3:41 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born June 7, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of Marian Zuck Huff Foster and the late Ivan Huff. Mr. Zuck served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Mushroom Trucking and Louis Kraft Concrete. Mr. Zuck enjoyed welding, playing on his tractor and helping others. He married the former Alice A. Armstrong, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Marian Foster, of Oil City; a son, Keith Eugene Zuck Jr., of Oil City; a daughter, Nilacathiron Zuck May of Oil City; three grandchildren; two brothers, Ivan Allen Huff and Jerry Lee Huff, both of Oil City; two sisters, Donna Jean Huff of Oil City and Darlene Sue Sharrar of Venus, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Franklin Salvation Army with Lt. Ralph Hardiman officiating. Interment will be in the Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vjsmith21 Surnames: Black and Fox Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/435.439.439.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother was indeed your wife's grandmother Alma's sister. I have been researching the family for about 6 months. I have found quite a bit about my great-grandparents, George and Adley Rose Fox. I have also been able to learn about grandma's brother Herman. His daughter Mabel is still alive as is my aunt Olive Rose. Alma has a son who lives near my aunt near Grove City, PA. What is your wife's name? I'm sure my aunt would be interested in knowing. I don't know much about Aunt Alma and her family. If you could send me some info, I would appreciate it. I, in turn, can send you what I have. My dad was George Black. Marsha Black [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vjsmith21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/435.439.439.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother had a sister named Alma who was married to Clark Myers. What is your wife's name? My aunt Olive Rose, who is Sidna's daughter, is still living and is in contact with her cousin who lives near Grove City. My aunt lives in Volant. How is your wife related to Perc Say? I have started researching the Black and Fox families. I have found a lot of information. My dad's name was George Black. Grandma and Alma's brother was Herman Fox. His daughter, Mabel, also is still alive. I have gotten information about Uncle Herman from her. I do not have any info on Aunt Alma. Anything you could send me would be greatly appreciated. Marsha Black [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, November 26, 2007: Margaret Mae Dittman, Bruin Ronald E. Higbee, 22 Horne Lane, Oil City John Wesley Keltz, 19 W. Fifth St., Oil City Bernice A. Kozaczki, 10 Ellen Drive, Oil City Lida Jean Mortimer, 43 Stewart Road, Oil City Kenneth Eugene Zuck, 476 Pritchard Road, Oil City Margaret Mae Dittman, 84, of Bruin, died suddenly of natural causes at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 in her home. Born May 15, 1923 in McJunkin Hollow in Venango Township, Butler County near Eau Claire, she was the daughter of the late Theodore T. Altmire and Julie Kelly Altmire. She graduated from the former Eau Claire High School in the class of 1941. Mrs. Dittman was secretary treasurer and co-owner of Dittman Trucking in Bruin, a company she and her husband operated together since the 1940s. She was a member of the Mater Dolorosa R.C. Church in Chicora and a former member of St. James R.C. Church in Petrolia. On Feb. 7, 1941, she was married in the Murrinsville Catholic Church to Ralph E. Dittman, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jack R. Dittman and his wife, Margretta, of Karns City and David E. Dittman and his wife, Elaine, of Karns City; seven grandchildren, Mathew D. Dittman and his wife, Lisa, of Chicora, Jennifer R. Grooms and her husband, Scott, of Harrisville, Scott M. Dittman and his wife, Lee, of Karns City, Dr. Michael J. Dittman and his wife, Kristie, of Butler, Angie R. Fritch and her husband, Eric J., of Chicora, Adam R. Dittman of Harrisburg and Amanda N. Dittman of Karns City, and nine great grandchildren, Gage A. Bowser of Chicora, Benjamin S. Grooms of Harrisville, Hunter Brielle Dittman of Karns City, Kira N. Dittman of Butler, Rebecca G. Grooms of Harrisville, Logan M. Dittman of Chicora, Briana L. Dittman of Butler, Kyle J. Dittman of Butler and Chloe N. Fritch of Chicora. She is also survived by her twin sister, Julia Elizabeth Sutton and her husband, Floyd, of Karns City; one brother, Harold D. Altmire and his wife, Alice, of Eau Claire; a brother-in-law, Donald Dittman of Lamertine, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dittman was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Lawrence A., John T., Clarence B., Theodore J. and Frank H. Altmire, and four sisters, Violet B. Wiley, Alberta M. Bridge, Josephine V. DeLong and Alice L. Meals. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mater Dolorosa R.C. Church in Chicora with the Rev. David DeWitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Eau Claire Cemetery, Butler County. Ronald E. Higbee, 72, of 22 Horne Lane, Oil City, died unexpectedly at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at St Anne's Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Born June 26, 1935 in Oil City, he was a son of Alfred and Geraldine Burchfield Higbee. Mr. Higbee graduated from Oil City High School and Penn State University, Behrend campus. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1956. Mr. Higbee was a long-time employee of Oil Well Supply, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed crafts, woodworking, horseshoes, canoeing and visiting with his grandchildren. Mr. Higbee was a member of the American Legion and the Pulaski Club. On March 16, 1957, he married the former Beverly J. Russell, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Tammi Huggins and her husband, Robert, of Danville, Ind. and Tanya Cerny and her husband, Igor, of Takoma Park, Md.; two sons, Timothy Higbee and his wife, Cathy, of Chambersburg and Thomas Higbee and his wife, Molly, of Hopewell, Va.; seven grandchildren, Casie and Megan Huggins, Dane and Leah Higbee, Tray Norman and Dimitri and Ruby Cerny; a brother, James Higbee of Rochester N.Y., and a sister, Josephine Perry of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Donald Higbee. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. John Wesley Keltz, 79, of 19 W. Fifth St., Oil City, died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City. Born March 1, 1928, in Jeanette, he was a son of Alexander Lucas and Blanche Peters Johnston Keltz. Mr. Keltz was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Shangri-la. In addition to his military career, he was a Sergeant in the National Guard. He relocated to Oil City in 1967 and was employed by the U.S. government in Franklin with the National Guard. Mr. Keltz was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, a certified NRA rifle instructor, a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Isaac Walton League Park for many years. He was active in the many target shooting contests. He enjoyed hunting, target shooting, painting in mediums of oil and watercolor, gunsmithing, model shipbuilding, collecting tropical fish and raising canaries and dogs. He was an expert leather craftsman and carver and made many leather crafts for friends and family. On Dec. 11, 1954, he married the former Patricia Darlene Repp in Latrobe. The couple recently renewed their wedding vows on Nov. 12 in St. Joseph Church. Mr. Keltz is also survived by four sons, John W. Keltz III and his wife, Rose, of Vacaville, Calif., Randy M. Keltz and his wife, Annette, of Altoona, Richard Al Keltz and his wife, Lori, and Timothy J., Keltz and his wife, Barb, all of Oil City; three daughters, Colleen P. Karnish and her husband, Casimir J., of Oil City, Christine B. Keltz and her fiancée, Douglas, of Rouseville and Candace B. Schiffer and her husband, Jason, of Erie; 11 grandchildren, Gina and Tara Keltz of Vacaville, Calif., Randy M. "Jake" Keltz II of Delaware, Shane and Laura Keltz of Oil City, Ryan Andres and his wife, Jamie, of Erie, Kayla and George Keltz of Rouseville, Allison Shiffer and Wyatt Schiffer of Erie and Hillary A. Weber of Seneca; seven great grandchildren and another due March 2008; several nieces and nephews from Latrobe, and his beloved dog, Gretchen. In addition to his parents, Mr. Keltz was preceded in death by a brother, Alexander Keltz of Latrobe, and a grandson, Daniel Keltz of Oil City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to any organization that supports our military troops. Bernice A. Kozaczki, 86, of 10 Ellen Drive, Oil City, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, following an extended illness. Born June 25, 1921 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Katich Goral. She attended Franklin area schools. Mrs. Kozaczki was of the Catholic faith. She had worked for Kesslers Cleaners and for her brother-in-law, Perry Kozaczki, at Oil City Cleaners on Hillcrest for many years. Her favorite pastime was watching game shows. She also enjoyed playing cards, cooking and needlepoint in her younger years. She was married to Walter "Cookie" Kozaczki and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1972. Mrs. Kozaczki is survived by two children, Gene and his wife, Christine Kozaczki, of Edinboro and Phyllis "Toni" Rode of Oil City; three grandchildren, Jesse, Lucas and Taylor Kozaczki of Edinboro; one brother, Steve Goral of California; two sisters, Phyllis Scott of Idaho and Pauline and her husband, Jim Lavery, of Sunnyville, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kozaczki was preceded in death by a grandson, Shawn Rode, on Nov. 22, 1995; four brothers, John, Joseph, Alex and Stan Goral, and one sister, Cecelia Murphy. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and will receive from 10 to 11 a.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home with Msgr. William C. Karg presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Lida Jean Mortimer, 67, of 43 Stewart Road, Oil City, died the morning of Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Meadville. Born Aug. 14, 1940, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Floyd W. and Catherine Harvie McDonough. Mrs. Mortimer was a 1958 graduate of Oil City High School. She formally was employed at local pharmacies as a pharmacy technician and previously worked at the Seneca Veterinary Clinic. Mrs. Mortimer enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. On Feb. 14, 1992, she married Donald E. Mortimer, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Jay McKissick Jr. and his children, Christopher and Mallory of Oil City, Catherine Higbee and her husband, Tim, and their children, Dane and Leah of Chambersburg, Bill McKissick and his wife, Jone, and their children, Chad, Chase Channing and Chelsea of Venus, and Beth Smith and her husband, Joe, and their children, John and Bailey of Williamsburg; two brothers, Floyd McDonough and wife, Virginia, and Harvey McDonough and wife, Barb, all of Oil City; a sister-in-law, Phyllis McDonough of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mortimer was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew McDonough and John McDonough, and a nephew, Mark McDonough. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Road, Franklin or to a charity of one's choice. Kenneth Eugene Zuck, 61, of 476 Pritchard Road, Oil City, died at 3:41 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born June 7, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of Marian Zuck Huff Foster and the late Ivan Huff. Mr. Zuck served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Mushroom Trucking and Louis Kraft Concrete. Mr. Zuck enjoyed welding, playing on his tractor and helping others. He married the former Alice A. Armstrong, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Marian Foster, of Oil City; a son, Keith Eugene Zuck Jr., of Oil City; a daughter, Nilacathiron Zuck May of Oil City; three grandchildren; two brothers, Ivan Allen Huff and Jerry Lee Huff, both of Oil City; two sisters, Donna Jean Huff of Oil City and Darlene Sue Sharrar of Venus, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Franklin Salvation Army with Lt. Ralph Hardiman officiating. Interment will be in the Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: orionsblt Surnames: STEWART, SWARTZ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2895/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for anyone who can help me get past this roadblock in my family tree. I am a direct decendent of MATTHEW and MARY (SWARTZ) STEWART, but cannot get much farther back than Matthew in the Stewart family tree. Here is what information I have on Matthew's family, and some of this may be incorrect: MATTHEW STEWART b. Dec 1877 in Rose Hill, Scotland m.MARY SWARTZ b. July 1877 Jefferson Co, PA Parents of MATTHEW - MATTHEW STEWART and ELIZABETH FREW (Have their birth/marriage/death dates and burial information) Parents of MATTHEW - ROBERT STEWART and ELIZABETH ??? Would greatly appreciate any help with information on ancestors and siblings. I will be glad to exchange info on their decendents. Thanks, Jerry Matthew Stewart, Jr 140 Palatka Road Hawthorne, FL 32640 [email protected] (352) 281-0360 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, November 24, 2007: Roxana S. Cherico, Dayton Penny L. Kerr, formerly of Meadville Josephine "Josie" A. Lenhart McDonald, formerly of Oil City Eugene D. Monrean, Knox Mary Lou Russell, Route 322, Shippenville Randall H. Sliker, Tionesta RD 1 Hazel L. White, 1552 Keely Road, Franklin Margaret Evalyn Whitling, Arlington, Va., formerly of the Emlenton area Roxana S. Cherico, 82, of Dayton, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at the Kittanning Care Center in Kittanning. Born June 19, 1925, in Glendive, Mont., she was the daughter of the late Leslie P. and Florence E. Pulford Norman. Mrs. Cherico worked as a clerk for seven years at Sears. She worked on the McCord Air Force Base in Washington State and sang on the radio since she was 10 years old. She also sang to entertain troops during World War II, sang opera with the San Diego Opera for four years and sang in a combo band in the 1940's. She was married on Oct. 17, 1947, to William Cherico, who survives. Mrs. Cherico was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem and enjoyed painting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, William Lee Cherico of San Diego, Calif., and James LeRoy Cherico and his wife, Eiko, of Japan; a daughter, Roxana Parker and her husband, Todd, of Brookville; two granddaughters, Merisa and Lea; and two brothers, Willard Norman of Eugene, Ore, Kenneth Norman of Houston, Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Leslie, Raymond, Steve and Bob Norman. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem, with the Rev. William Laska serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in New Bethlehem. Penny L. Kerr, 60, formerly of Meadville, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Cambridge Springs. Born April 16, 1947, in Fairfax, Va., she was a daughter of Charles and Margaret Sims Hewitt. Mrs. Kerr graduated from Belle Vernon High School and attended California State College, where she studied art. She served in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan, during the Vietnam War era. She worked at Polk Center as an aide and switch board operator. She was a member of the Meadville Auxiliary Police and a life member of the Franklin American Legion. Mrs. Kerr loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing cards with her friends, playing bingo and collecting Santa Claus figures. She was married April 18, 1978, to David G. Kerr, who survives. Survivors also include a daughter, Colleen L. Small of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a son and his wife, Darren W. and Hope Kerr of Oil City; and three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Marisa and Jerred Kerr, and another due to arrive in April. Also surviving are two sisters, Zeta Morgan and her husband, Bill, of Belle Vernon, and Levina McClain of California; two brothers, John Hewitt and his wife, Trina, of Washington, and Chuck Hewitt of Belle Vernon; and her dog, J.R. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tom. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville. Funeral services with full military honors by the Meadville VFW Post 2006 will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Roberts of the Oakland United Methodist Church officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Crawford County Hospice. Josephine A. Lenhart McDonald Josephine "Josie" A. Lenhart McDonald, 90, formerly of Laurel Avenue, Oil City, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Oil City Presbyterian Home, where she had been a resident for three years. Born June 13, 1917, in Lucinda, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Ace Lenhart. Mrs. McDonald attended the Lucinda School. She worked for many years cleaning homes in Oil City, worked as a dishwasher for Cunningham's Restaurant on Seneca Street from 1970 until the business closed and was a caregiver to the elderly for about 10 years. Mrs. McDonald enjoyed being out with her family on get-togethers and liked camping with her family and taking family trips. She was married Feb. 2, 1937, to Alfred McDonald, who preceded her in death June 20, 1970. Surviving are five sons, Alfred McDonald and wife, Beckie, John McDonald and friend, Helen, Joseph "Bob" McDonald and wife, Sue, all of Oil City, Arnold McDonald and wife, Kathy, of Seneca, and George McDonald and wife, Vicky, of Oil City; and six daughters, Mary Lou Sharpe of Oil City, Dorothy Fross and husband, George, of Polk, Carolyn Richie and husband, Don, of Reno, Helen M. Chapel and husband, James Sr., of Tionesta, Joann L. Chapel and husband, James C. Jr., of Orange, Calif., and Betty J. Beddard and husband, Henry, of Washington, N.C. Survivors also include a daughter-in-law, Judy McDonald, of Nashville, Tenn.; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Edward McDonald in 1983; a brother John Lenhart; a sister Mary Lou Grove; two sons-in-law, Walter K. Sharpe and William J. Proper; a granddaughter Pamela Jo; and two great-grandsons, Michael Luctush and Chuck Trauterman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Eugene D. Monrean, 97, of Knox, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 2007, at Golden Living Healthcare in Shippenville. Born Sept. 15, 1910, in Sligo, he was a son of the late John N. and Florence Myer Monrean. Mr. Monrean worked in the coal mines in earlier years and was self-employed with Monrean Music Store, where he sold and tuned pianos. He was a member of St. Mark's Memorial Chapel at Kossuth. He was a lifelong member of the Piano Tuners Guild in Pittsburgh for 50 years and was known as a jack of all trades. He married Eileen Hartman in 1937. She preceded him in death in 2001. Survivors include a son, David E. Monrean and his wife, Nancy, of Fort Myers, Fla.; a daughter, Jane Wile of Knox; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Jackie Monrean; three brothers, Jack, Frank and Ralph Monrean; two sisters, Lulu McClimans and Nellie Monrean; and a son-in-law, Raymond L. Wile. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Pam Mansfield officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Mark Cemetery in Kossuth. Mary Lou Russell, 77, of Route 322, Shippenville, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at the Hospice House in Shippenville. Born March 31, 1930, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Walter Doverspike and Rose Gruebele Doverspike. Mrs. Russell retired in 1992 from Clarion Area School District, where she taught for 28 years. She also taught for 12 years in the North Clarion School District. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran church in Clarion. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Clarion Chapter #267, the Literacy Council, Pine Crest Golf Association, Clarion Women's Club and the Bridge Club and was a volunteer for the Area Agency on Aging. Surviving are a brother, John Doverspike and his wife, Vee Ann, of California; and six nieces and nephews, James Gratson and family, Sandra Longenecker and family, David Gratson and family, Lisa Doverspike, Johnny and Tracy Doverspike and family, and Karen Shultz. Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Carolyn Shultz and Nancy Heath; and a nephew, Michael Gratson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November at Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 421 Madison St., Clarion, 16214. Randall H. Sliker, 87, of Tionesta RD 1, died Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2007, at his home. Born Oct. 14, 1920, in Newmansville, he was the son of Charles C. and Sarah Mealy Sliker. Mr. Sliker lived in Erie for 42 years and worked at General Electric for seven and a half years. He then worked at the A.O. Smith Company until he retired in 1983 and moved to Tionesta RD, where he and his wife owned and operated the Double R Campground. He attended Washington Chapel and Tylersburg United Methodist Church. He was married Dec. 20, 1941, to Lois I. Nelson, who survives. Survivors also include a daughter, Stacy Lee Langer and husband, Timothy, of Erie; three grandchildren; Ryan, Denise and Valerie, all of Erie; and a brother, Lowell Sliker of Tionesta. Mr. Sliker was preceded in death by seven brothers, Clyde, Alva, Leon, Archie, Orie, Clair and Ralph; and two sisters, Bessie Miller and Twila Willings. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Chaplin, officiating. Interment will be at Washington Cemetery, Clarion County. Hazel L. White, 97, of 1552 Keely Road, Franklin, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 10, 1910, in Louden, W.Va., she was a daughter of Arthur and Eleanore Cornell Lewis. Mrs. White was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, weaving, sewing, looming and cooking. She is survived by a son, Daniel B. Brenneman and his wife, Jayne, of Franklin; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Sorenson and Mrs. Alice Hulsey, both of Hartsville, S.C., and Mrs. Basil "Fay" Gedz of Ashville, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Harold (Beatrice) Rough of Cochranton; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Claris Ghering; two brothers, Cecil Lewis and Harold Lewis; and a great-great-grandchild, Laney Sorenson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Woodlee of the Christian Missionary Alliance officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent online to gardinierfuneralhome.com. Margaret Evalyn Whitling Margaret Evalyn Whitling, 88, of Arlington, Va., formerly of the Emlenton area (Airport Road), died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in Arlington, Va. Born Jan. 15, 1919, in Drumright, Okla., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Wampler Ross. She was married to Glenn King Whitling, who preceded her in death in December of 1984. Survivors include a son, David Whitling and his wife, Ming Li, of Arlington, Va.; a grandson, Daniel Whitling of Charleston, S.C.; and a great-granddaughter, Morgan Whitling of Orlando, Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, David Whitling Jr. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Zion Union Cemetery in Emlenton. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements.

The Derrick, November 23, 2007: Larry T. Blair, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Rocky Grove Roxana Cherico, Dayton, Pa. Eugene Monrean, Knox Margaret Evalyn Whitling, Arlington, Va., formerly of the Emlenton RD area Larry T. Blair, 58, of Fort Myers, Fla., died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Lee County Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers. Born June 6, 1949, in Franklin, he was the son of Gene K. and Marion Beers Blair. Mr. Blair graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1967. He lived in Rocky Grove until 1979 and then moved to North Fort Myers with his family. Mr. Blair worked at the News Press in Fort Myers from 1980 to 1997. He is survived by his parents of North Fort Myers; a brother, Gene "Butch" Blair Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Carnation, Wash.; a nephew, Jeremy Blair of California; an uncle, Harold Beers and his wife, Virginia, and family; and two aunts, Lois Lindsay and her husband, Lewis, and family and Betty Beers and family, all of Franklin. Private funeral services will be held in Fort Myers. Roxana S. Cherico Roxana S. Cherico, 82, of Dayton, Pa., died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Kittanning Care Center. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Eugene Monrean Eugene Monrean, 97, of Knox, died late Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 2007, at Golden Living in Shippenville. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Margaret Evalyn Whitling Margaret Evalyn Whitling, 88, of Arlington, Va., formerly of the Emlenton RD area (Airport Road), died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, November 22, 2007: Victor A. Bechtel, Warren, Mich. Marie Elizabeth Johnson, RD1 Tionesta Helen T. Lilly, West Sixth Street, Oil City Bruce Eugene Sanders, Bellville, Ohio Victor A. Bechtel, 47, of Warren, Mich., died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, following an extended illness. Born on March 18, 1960 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Larry and Mary Rennacker Bechtel. Mr. Bechtel attended Titusville High School. He was a veteran, having served five years with the U.S. Army. He had been employed as a machinist in the fabrication industry and also as a carpentry contractor. Mr. Bechtel enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, camping, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling home to Pennsylvania to visit family. He had a special pet dog, Bear. He was a devoted uncle to his nieces and nephews. Mr. Bechtel is survived by his grandmother, Ruth Bechtel of Oil City ; a sister, Tracy Ryskalczyk and her husband, Dennis, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; his former wife, Nabila Bechtel of Warren, Michigan; a nephew, Jonathan Angeles and his wife, Shannon, of Virginia; nieces, Sr. Airman Jessica Angeles who is serving with the U.S. Air Force stationed in the Middle East; Megan Angeles and Rebecca Ryskalczyk, both of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; a great nephew, Gage Angeles; the following aunts and uncles, Betty and Andy Confer of Grand Valley; Doris Bechtel, Carl and Janet O'Neil, William and Dede Bechtel, all of Oil City; Jane Bechtel of Williamsburg, Va.; Patricia Gealy of Erie; Alberta and Robert Nordstrom of Warren; Mary and Larry Hadaway of Ames, Iowa, and Alice Wardian of Youngtown, Ariz.; as well as numerous cousins. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at which time a memorial service will be conducted with Jacqueline Wagner, senior assistant to the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. The family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Marie Elizabeth Johnson, 94, of RD1 Tionesta, died on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home where she lived since October 2002. Born Sept. 29, 1913 in Oil City, she was the daughter of Frank and Matilda Sumosky Bucholz. She worked at F.W. Woolworth's until she was married. Mrs. Johnson was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. She was the oldest member of the parish. She sang in the church choir and also sang with the Frolicking Fraulines at the annual Oktoberfest. On June 20, 1936, she married George R. Johnson. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1996. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1996. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Wagner and her husband, Edwin, of RD Tionesta. Also surviving are a grandson, David A. Wagner and his wife, Jodi, of Cranberry, and a great granddaughter, Madison Lynne Wagner. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Bucholz and Leo Bucholz, and three sisters, Stella Bouquin, Christine Milner and Leona Lehnortt. Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor of the church, presiding. Interment will be in Sunset Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Oil City Presbyterian Home or St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Helen T. Lilly, 90, of West Sixth Street, Oil City, died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Born July 28, 1917 in Mercer, she was a daughter of the late John and Blanche Reeher Taylor. Mrs. Lilly was a 1935 graduate of Mercer High School and a 1937 graduate of Grove City College. She worked for the Oil City School tax office for many years. Prior to that, she had worked for Catlin Business Service in Oil City and Sterling Oil Division in Emlenton. Mrs. Lilly was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City, Pennsylvania School Retirees, Belles Lettres Club, YWCA and the Gallivanters. On April 26, 1941 in Mercer, she married William H. Lilly, who preceded her in death on April 23, 1978. Mrs. Lilly is survived by two children, Steven T. Lilly and his wife, the former Margo Necci, of Erie, and Lynne M. Berkebile and her husband, Timothy, of Bedford; four grandchildren, Paula Crew, Kent Lilly, Mark Berkebile and Aaron Berkebile; two great grandchildren, Devin and Timothy, and two nieces, Sue Rodemoyer and Jill Vollmer. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marion McCartney. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer, IV, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City. Bruce Eugene Sanders Bruce Eugene Sanders, 45, of Bellville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at Med Central Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born March 9, 1962 in Clarion to John O. and Norma Mae (Summers) Sanders. He was a 1980 Westland High School graduate. Mr. Sanders was formerly employed by JB Foote Foundry in Fredericktown and was currently employed for the Gorman - Rupp Pump Co. in Mansfield. He is survived by his father, John Sanders, of Howard; his sister, Vicki (Ted) Armentrout, of Grove City, and aunts and uncles, William and Joyce Summers of Largo, Fla., William and Donna Johns Summers of Cranberry and Joan and Karl Jack of Grand Junction, Colo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Mae Sanders, and a cousin, Lori Summers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville, Ohio. Calling hours will also be held for one hour prior to Saturday's funeral services. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dave Spaulding officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Monroe Township. Information is available at fischerfuneralhome.com.

The Derrick, November 21, 2007: Mary Catherine Cross, Franklin Margaret E. Reed, Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Clarion Mary Catherine Cross, 53, of 137 Circle St., Franklin, died at 6:18 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Franklin, Feb. 25, 1954, a beloved daughter of Andrew H. and Ruth Ann Daley Keeley. She attended St. Patrick School and graduated in 1972 from Rocky Grove High School. She was employed for many years as a supervisor at Polk Center. She retired in October due to failing health following 35 years of service. Ms. Cross enjoyed bowling, gardening around her home and experiencing the many fun times spent camping with her family. She was very active in the American Cancer Society, especially with the annual Relay for Life. While in failing health, she courageously walked the track on both Friday and Saturday in June. She was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin. Ms. Cross is survived by her children, Shane, Rachel and Jeffrey Cross, all at home; her step-daughters, Carrie McElhinney and her husband Sean and their son Seth, of Emlenton, and Kim Brown and her husband Michael and their son Mason, of Clintonville; her parents, Andrew H. and Ruth Ann Keeley, of Franklin; two sisters, Marcia Burgard, of Mercer, and Teresa Hovis and her husband Philip, of Kennerdell; three brothers, Daniel Keeley, of North East, Andrew Keeley, of Downingtown, and Damian Keeley, of Erie. Also surviving are many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian Wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Additional viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church with Monsignor Ernest J. Daley, senior associate of St. Jude Church, Erie, and also the uncle of Ms. Cross, as celebrant. Monsignor John J. Herbein and the Rev. Robert A. Manning, of St. Patrick, and the Rev. John Malthaner, headmaster of Venango Catholic High School, Oil City, will concelebrate. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to Cross Children's Trust, c/o Andrew G. Keeley, trustee, 1141 Delaware Lane, Downingtown PA 19335; The American Cancer Society, 10 West Front St., Oil City; or to the charity of one's choice. Margaret E. Reed, 93, formerly of Clarion, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 27, 1913, in Foxburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Hannah Reed. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Father in Foxburg. Miss Reed was a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Co. in Clarion for many years. She is survived by her daughter Deanna Hutchison and her husband Earl; two grandchildren, Sherry Serafini and her husband Greg of Natrona Heights and Robert Hutchison and his wife Denise of Kingsville; four great-grandchildren, Erika, Nicole, Jayme and Alyxie. Also surviving are three sisters, Marilyn Reed of Foxburg, Muriel Reed of Clarion and Gloria R. Burns and her husband Edward of Shippenville; a brother, Richard Reed and his wife Sally of Pleasantville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Alice Murray, Gertrude Foust, Adda Horton and Clara Gardner; and a brother, William Reed. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p .m. Wednesday at the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Rapp, pastor of the Callensburg Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in the Episcopal Church Cemetery, Foxburg.

The Derrick, November 20, 2007: Ethel Hollenbaugh Beers, Manchaca, Texas James A. Drayer, 2132 Pumptown Road, Fairmount City Robert C. "Bob" Duke, Saxonburg, formerly of Emlenton Richard L. "Dick" McClure, 16 Kenneth St., Rocky Grove Ruth A. "Pepper" Petsinger, West Warwick, R.I., formerly of Knox Margaret E. Reed, Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Clarion Janice E. Halstead Reges, Hilliards Charles D. "Charlie" Wiencek, 159 Bela Road, Parker Ethel Beatrice Hollenbaugh Beers, 91, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in Manchaca, Texas. Mrs. Beers was born March 16, l916, in Reynoldsville. She was a devout Christian and an accomplished seamstress, and she also made ceramics and was an avid reader. She was a CB radio enthusiast and a ham radio operator, and she crocheted many treasures for her family. Mrs. Beers loved her friends and family and was deeply loved by all. She had a great sense of duty and loyalty to her family. She married Homer Edward Beers on June 7, l933, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 1995. Mrs. Beers is survived by two daughters, Ethel Carroll Rye and her husband, Fred, of Manchaca, Texas, and Beverly Ann Rhoads and her husband, Donald, of Clariendon, N.Y.; one son, Robert Edwin Beers and his wife, Donna, of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Hope Sprankle; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Selleck officiating. Burial will be at Presbyterian Cemetery in Fisher. Memorial contributions can be made to Childhood Cancer Research. Information is available at www.curesearch.org. James A. Drayer, 77, of 2132 Pumptown Road, Fairmount City, died at 10:24 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 2, 1930, in Fairmount City, he was the son of Walter Edward Drayer and Elizabeth McGregor Drayer Yoder. He married the former Wilda L. Gourley on Sept. 21, 1949, and she survives. Mr. Drayer was the manager of Reed Milling in Brookville until his retirement. He was affiliated with Oakwood Presbyterian Church. Mr. Drayer enjoyed woodworking, hunting with his sons and gardening. In addition to his wife, Mr. Drayer is survived by three sons, Rodney Drayer and his wife, Diana, of Rimersburg, Steven Drayer and his wife, Mayra, of Woodbridge, Va., and Keith Drayer and his fianc,e, Anna Aldrich, of New Bethlehem; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Preston Drayer; and one sister, Thelma Bowser. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery. Robert C. 'Bob' Duke Robert C. "Bob" Duke, 84, of Saxonburg, formerly of Emlenton and Fawn Township, Allegheny County, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Elmcroft of Saxonburg following an illness. Mr. Duke was born in Tarentum, Allegheny County, on Oct. 5, 1923. He was the son of John W. and Alma R. Stobert Duke. He was a graduate of Tarentum High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Duke received his Naval training in Great Lakes, Ill., and he served aboard the USS Stern. Mr. Duke was retired from Duke Excavating, a business he owned and operated in Fawn Township, Allegheny County. He was married Aug. 8, 1947, at Westminster Church in Saxonburg to G. Louise Ruediger. She preceded him in death April 18, 2007. Mr. Duke was a member of New Zion E.C. Church in Emlenton, where he had served as assistant treasurer. Mr. Duke enjoyed hunting and camping. He is survived by three children and their spouses, Charles Duke and his wife, Joan, of Franklin, Darlene Johnson and her husband, Jerry, of Beaumont, Texas, and Brian Duke and his wife, Candy, of Soulsbyville, Calif.; and one sister, Deniece Teklinski of North Versailles. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Amy Zuccolotto and her husband, Anthony, of Freeport, James Duke and his wife, Paula, of Cabot, Rick Oliva of Beaumont, Texas, Lori Billiot and her husband, Marc, of Houston, Texas, Tami McGhee and her husband, Jason, of Katy, Texas, Tina Baker of Saxonburg, Jason Duke and his wife, Diane, of Renfrew, and Justin Duke and his wife, Lauren, of Independence, Ky. Mr. Duke is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law, Frances Duke of Marion, N.Y., and Joanne Kokenda and her husband, Jack, of Melbourne, Fla. Mr. Duke was preceded in death by two brothers, John W. Duke and Walter L. Duke; one grandson, Thomas Charles Duke; and one brother-in-law, Louis Teklinski. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles J. Campbell, Mr. Duke's church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Crawford Memorial Cemetery in Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to New Zion E.C. Church, Airport Road, Emlenton, 16373; or The Alzheimer's Association of Greater PA, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, 15219. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected] Richard L. "Dick" McClure, 61 of 16 Kenneth St., Rocky Grove, died Sunday evening, Nov. 18, 2007, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 6, 1946, in Chicora, he was the son of Richard C. and Pearl E. Cope McClure. He graduated from Clarion High School. Mr. McClure served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a machinist at Joy Mining, and after that he became self employed, owning and operating Dick's Garage in Rocky Grove. Mr. McClure enjoyed working on different autos and taking his 1969 Chevy Chevelle to classic auto shows. He was married in 1968 to the former Linda Detrick, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Susan M. McClure of Ashtabula, Ohio, Sharon L. McClure of Oil City and Stacy A. McClure of Rocky Grove; two grandchildren, Kayla L. McClure of Oil City and Aiden Richard McClure of Rocky Grove; and four sisters, Donna Renninger and her husband, Robert, of Annville, Pa., Ella Mahle and her husband, Charles, of Strattanville, Karen Kossman and her husband, Terry, of Oil City, and Bonnie Neely and her husband, Rick, also of Oil City; a special friend, Doug Wagner of Reno; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra E. McClure; and two brothers, Larry J. and Darrell D. McClure. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Gresick, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the U.S. Veterans Medical Center, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, 16001; or the American Cancer Society, 10 West Front St., Oil City, 16301. Ruth A. "Pepper" Petsinger, 55, of 40 Cedar Drive, West Warwick, R.I., formerly of West Middlesex, Knox and Rural Valley, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, R.I., with her daughter and sister by her side. Her death followed a long, brave and courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 5, 1952, in Newport, R.I., she was the daughter of Donald A. and Mary Ann Daugherty Stinedurf. She was a 1970 graduate of West Middlesex High School, and she received her bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University. She also attended the Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry and was pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Knox for 11 years before moving to Rhode Island in July 2006. She formerly was employed by the Armstrong/Indiana Mental Health/Mental Retardation agency as a waiver coordinator. She also previously worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for White Deer Run and the drug and alcohol commission. She coordinated the Parents Anonymous organization in Clarion, and she was a member of the Keystone High School Youth Board in Knox. She also served as vice president of the Knox Food Cupboard and previously had been a volunteer emergency medical technician in Dayton, Pa. She enjoyed writing, music and the theatre, and she sang with local bands for 17 years. She was also a vocalist at Salem United Church of Christ and served as president of the Knox Community Choir for two years. She is survived by one son, Aaron Trezona and his wife, Jamie, of Ossian, Iowa; one daughter, Kimberly Regan and her husband, Brian, of West Warwick, R.I.; her mother, Mary Ann Stinedurf of Wheatland, Pa.; five grandchildren, Elijah Regan, Garrett Trezona, Duncan Trezona, Wyatt Trezona and Brittany Altman; and an additional grandson due to be born in February, Brodey Regan. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald Stinedurf of Leeper and Kenneth Stinedurf and his wife, Karen, of Hermitage; one sister, Diana Mazur and her husband, Robert, of Wheatland, Pa.; and her fiance, Robert Baker of Knox. She was preceded in death by her father; one brother, George Stinedurf; and her grandparents, William and Catherine Daugherty and Donald and Mae Stinedurf. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Barry Fillman officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery in Lackawannock Township. Friends may e-mail condolences to [email protected] Margaret E. Reed Margaret E. Reed, 93, formerly of Clarion, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2007, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. The Varner Funeral Home of Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Charles D. 'Charlie' Wiencek Charles D. "Charlie" Wiencek, 23, of 159 Bela Road, Parker, was found dead Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Perry Township, Clarion County, in a vehicle that had caught on fire. Born May 26, 1984, in Kittanning, he was the son of David and Joyce Shaffer Wiencek. Mr. Wiencek was a part-time carpenter and roofer, and he also dealt in scrap metals. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his son. Mr. Wiencek is survived by his son, Hunter B. Wiencek; his significant other, Anna Meshanko; his mother, Joyce Shook and her husband, Dan, of Cranberry; three brothers, Butch Wiencek, James Wiencek and Kristian Kunrod, all of Cranberry; his maternal grandfather, Charles Shaffer and his wife, Phyllis, of Rockland; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, David "Smiley" Wiencek. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Sardinas, pastor of Venango Woods Church in Seneca, officiating. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Other deaths Janice E. Halstead Reges, 67, of Hilliards, Butler County, died Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2007, at her residence of natural causes. She is survived by four children, one of whom lives in Rimersburg; five grandchildren and two sisters.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jfd1139 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/435.439.439.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe that your grandmother Sidna Fox is my wife's grandmother's sister, her name was Kathryn Alma Fox and was married to Clark Myers. I don't know a lot about the family. She is also related to Perc Say. Jim Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: k_purchase Surnames: Hamler/Homler/Hambler/Hombler/Homlar Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2894/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Grandfather, Cornelius Hamler (1850NJ - 1913NJ), had a first wife, Hannah/Anna (Morgan) Hamler who lived in Morris Co. & Sussex Co., NJ and who died between 1895 & 1900. In the 1900 Census, Sussex Co., NJ, Cornelius Hamler was listed as a widower, living alone. This corresponds to what my father (Cornelius Hamler's last son) always told me about his family in New Jersey and his father's "first" family: "There were children from my father's first marriage but they were sent to Pennsylvania to live with relatives when their mother died." Cornelius Hamler married my Grandmother-- his second wife-- in 1902. My Dad never knew the names of his older half-siblings and it has taken me a long time to at last find one-- in the Census of 1895. The daughter of Cornelius and Anna Hamler was Clara Hamler; in the 1895 Census her age was listed as "between 5 and 20." I know that Clara was not listed in the Census of 1880 so between 1880 and 1890, according to the odd way that the Census of 1895 has of stating age-ranges, Clara Hamler was born. (She was over 5 years old in 1895.) So I am looking for my Dad's half-siblings who moved to Pennsylvania around 1895-1900. They would likely be "cousins" of the people who they went to live with. Also, in case it's relevant, there is a man named Abraham Hamler who, in 1818, moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania (Clarion Co., and Lycoming Co.) where he stayed and raised a family. He died in his forties and his wife Elizabeth Riferenberick Hamler married a man with the last name of Miller. I have suspected that Abraham Hamler was my GGrandfather's brother; Abraham was born in the same area of New Jersey in 1791 that my GGrandfather was born in, in 1807. My GGrandfather was named William H. Hamler (1807NJ - 1854NJ). Can anyone help me find my Dad's half-siblings who would have been born between 1880 and 1900? I only have the name of one: Clara Hamler but I am anxious to find them. Thank you for any guidance or help. Sincerely, Kathleen Hamler Purchase [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, November 19, 2007: James D. Berry III, Pleasantville Richard Erickson, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Oil City Gladys M. Furey, Polk Rev. David E. Rider, Cambridge Springs Leonard E. "Red" Risinger, Parker James D. "JD" Berry III, 69, of 21139 Cashup Rd., Pleasantville, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at his residence. Born Aug. 20, 1938, in Oil City, he was the son of the late James D. Berry Jr. and Helen Holst Berry. He was a graduate of the Hill School in Pottstown and earned a degree in agriculture from Penn State. Mr. Berry was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He served in the U.S. Navy as a naval pilot and flight instructor for six years. He served in Europe, Pensacola , Fla., and Mississippi before being honorably discharged. Mr. Berry was an accomplished businessman. In 1961 he was admitted as a partner to the family's farming venture known as Windy Hill Farms and was a principal in the operation of Windy Hill Machine, Professional Aviation Services, Hogan's Palace and The Drake Mall, all of Titusville. He retired as the executive vice president of Quaker State Oil Corporation on Aug. 1, 1993, with 26 years of diligent and faithful service. He was also the chairman and C.E.O. of the Valley Camp Coal Company. Perhaps his sterling achievement and chief identity was associated with the Busted Flush Sporting Clays facility in Titusville, which he birthed, owned and operated for the past 17 years. Mr. Berry was a member of the Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Association, National Sporting Clays Association, North American Fishing Club, Titusville Elks Lodge #264, and the Moose Club. He was an avid outdoorsman whose passion was hunting for woodcock and grouse over the dog. He also fished Lake Erie extensively for perch and walleye, operating out of the Conneaut Harbor in Ohio. Surviving are two children, James D. Berry IV and his wife Emily of Loveland, Ohio, and Ann Kosche and her husband Steve of Collierville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Michael J. Berry, Richard J. Berry, Laura D. Berry, Mathew S. Kosche and David J. Kosche; one sister, Linda Steinbuhler and her husband David of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Berry was preceded in death by a brother, Michael T. Berry. A memorial service will be conducted with full military honors and rites at the Busted Flush (5-Stand field) at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Those attending are asked to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the Salvation Army. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Richard G. Erickson Richard G. Erickson, 52, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Oil City and Brookville, did Nov. 11, 2007, following an illness. Mr. Erickson served in the U.S. National Guard and the U.S. Navy. He was employed as an electrical engineer by Teltronics in Bradenton, Fla. Mr. Erickson was a member of Mensa. Surviving are his beloved wife, Tai, and their two children, William and Elizabeth; his mother, Ann Crowley Erickson of Oil City; two sisters, Rhesha Whitling and her husband, Terry, of Oil City and Erica Gravatt and her husband, Skip, of Franklin; three nieces, Tracy Whitling and her husband, Trapper Little and their daughter, Norah, all of Little Rock, Ark., Saddie and Rebecca Gravatt of Franklin; a nephew, Dr. Nicholas Whitling and his wife, Dr. Chelsee Whitling, of New Orleans, La. He was preceded in death by a niece, Morgan Gravatt. A memorial service will be held at the Tara Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Childhood Leukemia Foundation/HLA Registry Foundation, in honor of his beloved niece, Morgan Gravatt, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in honor of his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Erickson. Gladys M. Furey Gladys M. Furey, 77, of 323 Greenlee Road, Polk, Frenchcreek Township, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at the home of her daughter and son in Grove City. Born Dec. 10, 1929, in Frenchcreek Township, she was the daughter of Robert H. and Georgia G. Mook Greenlee. She attended Valley School in Frenchcreek Township. Mrs. Furey retired from the Mercer County Home and Hospital as a nurse's aide. She also cleaned houses in the area for many years. She was a member of the North Sandy Presbyterian Church in Polk and also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grove City American Legion Post No. 220. Mrs. Furey was a huge NASCAR fan and loved No. 17 Matt Kenseth and all other Ford drivers. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She enjoyed visiting family and friends. Surviving are a daughter, Gayle J. Furey, and a son, Garth E. Furey, both of Grove City; two grandsons, Shawn Allen Furey of Panama City, Fla., and Jerry Lee Furey of Transfer; one great-grandson, Bailey H. Furey of Panama City, Fla.; two brothers, Robert L. Greenlee and wife Jane of Franklin and LeRoy E. Greenlee and wife Doris of Cooperstown; two brothers-in-law, Dick Furey and wife Donna of Slippery Rock and Joe Furey and wife Eileen of Sheakleyville; four sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Elford of Mercer, Margie Locke of Hermitage, Joyce Livingston of San Bernadino, Calif., and Barb Greenlee of Polk; her extended family, the Elsie Campbell family of Mercer and Carol Viselli of Transfer; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Gary Lee Furey; a sister, Sarah Ann White; and a brother, Kenneth Greenlee. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Rev. Terry L. Greenlee, pastor of the Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township, will be held at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Rev. David E. Rider, 60, of 442 Spring Street, Cambridge Springs, died unexpectedly in the emergency room at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, on Friday evening, Nov. 16, 2007. Born Dec. 3, 1946, in Butler, he was a son of the late Verne Rider and Jane Barber Rider. He was married Oct. 3, 1959, to the former Linda Joyce Ley and she survives. Rev. Rider graduated in 1968 from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., where he received a bachelor of science degree in sociology. He continued his education and graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1971 with a Master of Divinity Degree. >From 1971 until 1977 he served as pastor of St. Paul and St. Benedict churches, two churches in the Northern Cambria Larger Parish, Cambria County, and from 1977 until 1981 he served as pastor of the Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church. Rev. Rider then became a contract chaplain at Polk Center and continued there until 2005 when he retired. During the past 25 years he also served for periods of time at Presbyterian churches in Plumer, Wattsburg, Cooperstown, and again at Plumer where he preached last Sunday. In addition, he was employed by the Edinboro University Office for Students with Disabilities for more than 10 years. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with people in whatever station of life they were and shared and listened to their problems. He was an honorable retiree of Lake Erie Presbytery. Surviving in addition to his wife of 38 years, Linda, are a son, Steve Rider of Cockeysville, Md., and a daughter, Sally Rider-Mattocks and her husband, Jim of Ayden, N.C.; a granddaughter, Morgan Mattocks; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Inc. in Cambridge Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church, 338 South Main Street. Interment will follow at Cambridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Homes Caring for Life, 2816 Elmwood Avenue, Erie, Pa. Leonard E. 'Red' Risinger Leonard E. "Red" Risinger, 76, of Parker died early Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2007, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo following a short illness. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U. S. Army in Korea, and retired from the former glass factory at Parker. Surviving are three children and two brothers.