The Derrick, November 17, 2007: James B. Frawley, 224 Meadow Road, Seneca Adeline D. Kaminski Grajek, Cochranton Roland E. "Bud" Mertz John J. Schaming, Snyder Memorial Nursing Home in Marienville and formerly of Vowinckel James B. Frawley, 58, of 224 Meadow Road, Seneca, died at 8:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh as the result of injuries he received in an auto accident. Born Nov. 26, 1948, in Oil City, he was the son of M. Louise Zachrel Frawley and the late Edward J. Frawley. Mr. Frawley was a 1966 graduate of Venango Christian High School and graduated from Cal State Fullerton. He was a retired master sergeant from the U.S. Marine Corps. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with five Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal 6th Award. Mr. Frawley enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. On May 10, 1969, he was married in Allegheny, N.Y., to Ursula E. Crawford who survives. Mr. Frawley is survived by two children, Patricia M.L. Frawley of Seneca and Katrina A. Oxford and husband Patrick and their children, Cheyenne, Austin, and Ashton of Katy, Texas; his mother, Louise Z. Frawley of Golden Living Center, Oil City. Also surviving are six brothers, Jerry and wife Pintsi Frawley of Midlothian, Va., Marty and wife Margie Frawley of Cranberry, David Frawley of Franklin, Joseph and wife Christine Frawley of Cranberry, Kevin Frawley of Keene, N.H. and Stephen Frawley of Charles Town, W.Va.; two sisters, Janice and husband Michael Durney of Oil City and Susan and Stanley Lutz of Cranberry; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Ann Frawley. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left at reinselfuneralhome.com. Adeline D. Kaminski Grajek, 86, of Cochranton, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at Meadville Medical Center. Born Aug. 13, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Walter and Anne Kaminski. She was a graduate of South High School in Cleveland. She worked for Alcoa Aluminum and with her husband in the Grajek Construction Company. Locally, she owned and operated the former Sugar and Spice Candy Shop in Cochranton. Mrs. Grajek was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was active in the church's quilting group. She was also a member of the Cochranton Homemakers Club. On Sept.14, 1946 she married Leonard Grajek. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2002. Mrs. Grajek is survived by three children, Toni Grajek Gregory of Sacramento, Calif., David M. Grajek of Dallas, Texas and Margie Grajek Novak of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren, Tiffanie Novak, Sara Grajek, Garrett Novak and Joshua Grajek. She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene, and a brother, Donald. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. A scripture service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Rev. Steve Anderson of Our Lady Queen of Americas as Celebrant officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, South Franklin St., Cochranton. Roland E. "Bud" Mertz Roland E. "Bud" Mertz, 77, brother of Albert J. Mertz of Oil City, died the evening of Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 in Westmorland Hospital in Greensburg after a short illness. John J. Schaming John J. Schaming, 86, of Snyder Memorial Nursing Home in Marienville and formerly of Vowinckel, died Friday, Nov.16, 2007, after an extended illness. Born Aug. 20, 1921 at Vowinckel, he was the son of the late Augustus J. and Leila McCloskey Schaming. Mr. Schaming worked 36 years for Westinghouse Electric in Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown and served as janitor and groundskeeper after his retirement. Mr. Schaming enjoyed fixing televisions. He is survived by his sister Catherine E. Gatesman and her husband Alfred of Marienville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mary Jane Martin. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor of the church, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Mary Church or Clarion Forest VNA Hospice.

The Derrick, November 16, 2007: James B. Frawley, 224 Meadow Road, Seneca David LeRoy Hanna, Clintonville Road, Harrisville Mary S. Hutz, formerly of 1233 Otter St., Franklin Richard C. Rice, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Tionesta area Miriam R. Williams, formerly of Hasson Avenue, Oil City Getting it right - Kathryn C. Fisher James B. Frawley James B. Frawley, 58, of 224 Meadow Road, Seneca, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Wednesday morning on Horsecreek Road, Seneca. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. David LeRoy Hanna, 89, of Clintonville Road, Harrisville, died at 1:22 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in Orchard Manor, Grove City, after a brief illness. He was admitted to Orchid Manor Oct 25, 2007. Born Oct. 29, 1918, in Ambridge, Beaver County, he was the son of John F. Hanna and Ivy L. Ehrheart Hanna. He attended the elementary school at Jones School in Irwin Township and also the Patterson School in Pine Township, Mercer County. He then attended the Barkeyville School in Barkeyville and Wesley High School in Wesley. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Hanna served with the United States Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations with the 119th Station Hospital. He was inducted Aug. 24, 1944, and was discharged Aug 26, 1946, at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Mr. Hanna had been a heavy equipment operator and drove truck in Butler and Venango counties for many years, having worked for McFarland Lumber Co. in New Wilmington and drove truck for Willard Matthews Trucking Co. in Wesley and Ta Jon Trucking out of Grove City. He had run heavy equipment for Mac Schultz Coal Co. and Winger Coal Co., Mercer. Later on he was employed by McBride Lumber Co. in Irwin Township, Venango County. He was an active member for many years of the Church of God in Grove City where he had served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and superintendent of the church. Mr. Hanna enjoyed gospel and bluegrass music and had composed and written various church songs. He was active in playing various instruments and most of all was his love for God and his family. He enjoyed taking a model of a 1972 wheeled tractor and trailer he fashioned to haul children around in the Venango and Butler County areas. Mr. Hanna was married June 4, 1950, to Eunice M. Swafford, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Lazelle A. Flynn of Clintonville, Mrs. Daniel (Davada M.) Rager of Slippery Rock, Mrs. Richard L. (Shelby L.) Rodgers of Clintonville and Mrs. Keith E. (Suvan K.) Hiner of Kennerdell; one son, Kenton L. Hanna of Clintonville; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister,: Mrs. Philip "Mildred" Haag of Slippery Rock. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hanna was preceded in death by one son, Neal L. Hanna; one great-grandchild, Claire J. Baker; four sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Hazel) McFadden, Mrs. Paul (Jessie) Thomas, Mrs. Arthur (Elizabeth) Maxwell and Mrs. Glenn (Edna) Dillaman; and five brothers, John F., Robert L., William S., James F. and Charles E. Hanna. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor John Texter of the Church of God, Grove City, officiating. Interment will be in the Barkeyville Cemetery. The family suggest memorial contributions be sent to the Church of God, Box 367, Grove City, 16127. Mary S. Hutz, 87, formerly of 1233 Otter St., Franklin, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born July 20, 1920, in Beverly, Ohio, she was the daughter of Moses and Myrtle Stewart Stiers. She graduated in 1938 from Oil City High School. Mrs. Hutz first was employed as an office manager at Joy Mining and then as a bookkeeper at Franklin Medical Group, retiring there. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Mrs. Hutz was married April 9, 1944, to George T. Hutz, who died Oct. 23, 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne Shook and husband, Stanley, of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren, Bradley Shook and wife, Colleen, of Mishawaka, Ind., Matthew Shook of South Bend, Ind., and twins Molly Shook, a graduate student at Cornell University, and Douglas Shook, a student at Ball State University in Bloomington, Ind.; and a great-grandson, Mason George Shook of Mishawaka, Ind. She also is survived by a sister, Martha Crist and husband, Ross, of Oil City; a brother, Frank Stiers of Florida; and three nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hutz was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Dimeling; and a brother, Thomas Stiers. Friends will be received from 3:30 to 7 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Marc de Jeu, pastor of the Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Richard C. Rice Richard C. Rice, 77, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of the Tionesta area, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Lake Vista in Cortland, Ohio. Miriam R. Williams, 86, formerly of Hasson Avenue, Oil City, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, died there at 4:13 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Born May 15, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Henry A. and Ruth Guthrie Ahrens. Mrs. Williams was a 1939 graduate of Oil City High School. She worked at Brody's for 20 years. Mrs. Williams was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. On Sept. 27, 1947, she married Jack R. Williams, who preceded her in death July 17, 1989. Surviving are a son, James Williams and wife, Debra, of Oil City; a daughter, Judith Dalaba and husband, Barry, of Oil City; four grandchildren, Cory Williams, Kayla Williams and fianc,, Kevin Rock, Jeff Dalaba and wife, Dawn, and Steve Dalaba and wife, Lori; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jane French, chaplain at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to UPMC Northwest Foundation or to Christ Lutheran Church. Getting it right - Kathryn C. Fisher Kathryn C. Fisher: Kathryn C. Fisher, 87, of 410 Egbert St., Franklin, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in the Heart of Florida Hospital, Davenport, Fla. She had been residing at Central Park 1 RV Park in Haines City, Fla. Among her survivors is a grandson, Jaison Fisher of Meadville.

I am seeking my father's half-sibling, Clara Hamler (maiden name) who, after her mother died between 1895 - 1900, was sent to "live with relatives in Pennsylvania." (My Dad was the last to be born to the second wife, so Dad had only the vaguest remembrances of family issues; he did write down for me anything that he could remember before he died in 1972.) His half-sister Clara was born between 1880 and 1890. Clara and my father's father was Cornelius Hamler (1850 NJ - 1913NJ). Clara's mother was my Grandfather's first wife: Anna/Hannah (Morgan) Hamler. There is a Hamler line in Pennsylvania whose head, I suspect, is my GGrandfather Hamler's brother: Abraham Hamler. Abraham was born in NJ in 1791 but when he married Elizabeth Riferenberick/Rightenberry, they moved to set up housekeeping in Clarion Co., and Limestone Co., PA. Abraham died when he was in his forties then Elizabeth married a man whose surname was "Miller." There are some sticky wickets from here but here they are: 1.) I don’t know for sure if Clara (and possible other siblings) went to live with Cornelius’ side of the family or Hannah/Anna’s side of the family. Anna’s parents were both born in NJ and married in Somerset Co., NJ and Anna was born in NJ. Cornelius was also born in NJ. But his older sister – Gehila/Jehila Anderson (married name) went to live in Pennsylvania with her second husband. Gehila would have been 70 years old in 1900; Cornelius' older brother (James) Edward Hamler also moved to PA. 2.) The Hamler line which begins with Abraham Hamler in Pennsylvania could be my GGrandfather’s brother. My GGrandfather was William H. Hamler (1807 – 1854, NJ). I know a lot about Abraham Hamler’s side of the family and there is a “Clara Hamler” in this line, though I am not sure if the family just took her in, calling her a “daughter” which would not make the Census records of any help… Sometimes, they do list "half-brothers, step-sisters, etc. In the Census there is a horrible (handwriting-wise) woman whose first name begins with "C" whose last name is Hamler and she is listed as a non-family member, like a step-sister, etc. I don't have her date of birth. Would appreciate any help or wisdom in finding my Dad’s half sister who “ moved from NJ to Pennsylvania when her mother died.” Thanks so much, Kathleen Hamler Purchase [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

The Derrick, November 15, 2007: Kathryn C. Fisher, 410 Egbert St., Franklin Mary S. Hutz, formerly of 1233 Otter St., Franklin Kathleen M. Mohney, Distant Anita I. Morse, Erie, formerly of Franklin Emma Ruth Rhoads, Knox Richard L. "Dick" Smith, Strattanville James William Thomas, 1436 Meadville Pike, Franklin Service set for Arthur Cole Benninger Kathryn C. Fisher Kathryn C. Fisher, 87, of 410 Egbert St., Franklin, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, 2007, in the Heart of Florida Hospital, Davenport, Fla. She had been residing in the Central Park Community Center, Haines City, Fla. Born Feb. 17, 1920, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of William H. and Blanche K. Von Alt Blanch. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School. Mrs. Fisher was well-known as the office manager of Dr. Richard Eshelman, working there for 20 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin. She was active in the Central Park Community Center in Haines City where she was involved in the church and particularly enjoyed bingo. She was known as Mom at the center. Mrs. Fisher was married April 13, 1942, to George D. Fisher, who died Nov. 28, 1974. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Dan and Sharon Fisher of Franklin and Rick and Marilyn Fisher of Meadville; five grandchildren, Fred Fisher and wife, GiGi, of Meadville, Cris Yoder and husband, Dave, of Cochranton, Rickell Hilty and husband, Dan, of Leechburg, Jeffrey Fisher and wife, Misty, of Uniontown and Jason Fisher of Meadville; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends will be received from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy L. Alleman, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, officiating. The family suggests donations be made to the Central Park Community Center Association in care of Rick Fisher, 1501 W. Commerce Ave., Lot 302, Haines City, Fla., 33844. Mary S. Hutz Mary S. Hutz, 87, formerly of 1233 Otter St., Franklin, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin. The Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Kathleen M. Mohney, 65, of 151 Kohlersburg Road, New Bethlehem (Distant), died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in her residence. Born Oct. 28, 1942, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of Richard and Ruth McClafferty Edwards. Mrs. Mohney retired as head cook for the Redbank Valley High School cafeteria. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose and VFW, both in New Bethlehem. Mrs. Mohney loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed shopping with her friend, Lynda, and vacations with her sisters. Mrs. Mohney was married Nov. 26, 1960, to Chester J. "Chet" Mohney, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Steven Mohney and wife, Ruth, Lisa Bowser and husband, Steve, and Christina L. Mohney, all of New Bethlehem; five grandchildren, Bobby and Tammy Chestnut; Ashley and Ted Wells; Jessie and Levi Wolfgang; Breanna Mohney and Brady Crissman; and Jacob Bowser; and three great-grandchildren, Karlee Paige Wells, Kaylee Morgan Wells and Kloey Bryn Chestnut. She also is survived by two sisters, Sandra Dittman and husband, Tim, of Knox and Jan Zamperini of Punxsutawney; special friends, Ralph and Lynda Riggle; and her dog, Tia Maria. Mrs. Mohney was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, John S. Sloan; and two sisters, Ruth Ann Smith and Suzanne Edwards. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pollock of the Oakland Church of God in Distant, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Mahoning Township. Anita I. Morse Anita I. Morse, 94, of Erie, formerly of Franklin, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born Nov. 5, 1913, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Willis and Edith Shreffler Mauk. She had resided in Erie since 1942. Mrs. Morse was a member of the Calvary Evangelical Covenant Church. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and playing cards. Mrs. Morse was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Harold C. Morse. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Donald C. and Linda S. Morse of Waterford and Ronald H. and Karen Morse of Harborcreek Township; one stepdaughter, Marie A. Semple of Harborcreek; one stepson, Richard C. Morse and wife, Mary Evelyn, of Burke, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Road, Erie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Rubeis officiating. Private interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, 16505. Emma Ruth Rhoads, 89, a longtime resident of Knox, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo, following a period of failing health. Born May 7, 1918, in Tionesta, she was the daughter of Eva and Curtis Carbaugh. Mrs. Rhoads worked in the kitchen of the Clarion Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1980. She was a homemaker, was an avid quilter and loved tending her flower and vegetable gardens. Mrs. Rhoads was a member of the Church of God in Turkey City. Surviving are eight children: Charles A. Rhoads and wife, Carol, Nancy McKinney, Sandra DeCamp, Faye Hoffman and husband, Frenis, Arlene Smith and husband, Rayburn "Doug," Faith Abernethy and husband, Wayne, Von Rhoads and wife, Sheri, and Arthur Rhoads; 25 grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; more than 40 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Harry and Orion Carbaugh; and a sister Dorothy Caley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rhoads was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Otis Rhoads, who died May 9, 1996; and a daughter, Constance Zotara, who died Dec. 26, 2005. No calling hours will be observed. Her remains will be cremated. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to a charity of one's choice. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory of Clarion was in charge of arrangements. Richard L. "Dick:" Smith, 82, of Strattanville, died unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in his home. Born Oct. 5, 1925, in Clarion, he was the son of Harry T. and Mary M. McCamant Smith. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Smith retired as a welder from CPT in Franklin. He also was a welding instructor at Clarion Vo-Tech School. He was a member of Clarion Moose Lodge, No.101. Mr. Smith enjoyed woodworking, fishing and visiting with friends. He was of the Protestant faith. He was married Jan. 28, 1946, to Evelyn C. Smith, who preceded him in death Sept. 26, 1993. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Pamela J. and Joe Brinkley and Patricia A. and Charlie Cyphert, all of Clarion; seven grandchildren, Jason Brinkley and wife, Stephanie, of Clarion, Benjamin Brinkley and wife, Allison, of Charlotte, N.C., Todd Smith and wife, Missy, of Summerville, Bill Smith and wife, Di, of Clarion, Laura Dunn and husband, Craig, of Clarion, Rick Staley and wife, Kelley, of Pittsburgh and Bart Staley and wife, Val, of Greencastle; 11 great-grandchildren; and a longtime friend, Margaret A. Courson of Rimersburg. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Thomas M. Smith, July 2, 1988. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Keith Richardson of the First Baptist Church, Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. James William Thomas James William Thomas, 58, of 1436 Meadville Pike, Franklin, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 13, 2007, in his home. Service set for Arthur Cole Benninger A Celebration of Life Service for Arthur Cole Benninger, 89, of Seneca, formerly of Tionesta, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Seneca United Methodist Church, 196 E. State Road, Seneca, with the Rev. Robert H. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Mr. Benninger died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in his residence. Interment will be in the Washington Cemetery in Frills Corners, Clarion County. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township.

There may be a connection as Thomas named his son born in 1843, William L. Thompson. Perhaps William is Thomas's brother-his birthday would fit. Where is Parker Cemetery? Mary in OH On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:59:23 -0000, [email protected] wrote > 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. 1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Arthur Washington Black was my grandfather. His parents were James Washington > Black (1845-1890) and Olive Thompson (1853-1933). Her parents were William > Thompson (1820-1870) and Rebecca Anderson (1821-1870). I verified these dates > by their headstones at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. I have not been able > to find any of her family beyond her parents yet. I do have a list of all her > children and most of their children. I have an aunt who is still living who > remembers her grandmother, Olive. She has been telling me some stories about > her. She was quite a woman. She raised most of her children without her > husband. He was killed when a tree fell on him. I hope this has helped you. > Please keep in touch. Maybe we can help each other. > > 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. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

The Derrick, November 14, 2007: Sherman E. Downs, Canonsburg, formerly of Emlenton and Franklin William Eugene Kennedy, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Oil City Robert E. McMurdy, Jamestown, N.Y., formerly of Harrisville Hazel C. Miller, Oil City Gloria Alice Klouse Oakley, Pine Oak Lane, Strattanville Emma Ruth Rhoads, Sligo Doris Leah Rodgers, 2722 Route 8, Titusville (Cherrytree) Esther L. Staab, Warren, Pa., formerly of Venus Ethel C. Stiller, South Main Street, Seneca Thomas Lee Winters, Horsecreek Road, Seneca, formerly of Franklin Sherman E. Downs Sherman E. Downs, 59, of Canonsburg, formerly of Emlenton and Franklin, husband of Lois "Smiley" Downs and brother of Ronald Downs of Emlenton, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, of a heart attack. He and his wife formerly worked at Polk Center. William Eugene Kennedy, 69, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, surrounded by his entire family. Born June 15, 1938, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Ruth Zahneiser Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was an ordained Baptist minister and an evangelist of God. He spent his life devoted to spreading the word of God and living an example of Christian life. He was married to the former Sharen Snyder of Oil City and she survives. Also surviving are his two children, Kim Kennedy of Sacramento, Calif., and Sean Kennedy of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren, Amanda Camp, Alexander Rivers, Ian Kennedy and Kandice Kennedy; and one great-grandson, Henry Camp. He also is survived by his brother, Joseph L. Kennedy of Oil City. Robert E. McMurdy Robert E. McMurdy, 55, of Jamestown, N.Y., formerly of Harrisville, son of the late Chester D. and Margerie McBride McMurdy of Harrisville, grandson of the late Nelson R. and Lucille McBride, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Jamestown, N.Y. Hazel C. Miller, 94, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born July 31, 1913, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Allison A. and Pearl Zerby Bell Mrs. Miller was a retired self-employed beautician, having owned and operated her own salon. She also worked for other beauty shops. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Miller enjoyed crocheting, gardening and flowers, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married Sept. 26 to Aaron H. Miller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Rosalie Swab and husband, Louis, of Franklin; five grandchildren, Jay Ruddell and wife, Cheri, of Anaheim, Calif., Thomas Miller and wife, Laura, of Orlando, Fla., Laurie Marin and husband, Miguel, of Parkland, Fla., Amanda Tomlinson and husband, Kirk, of Franklin and Davied Miller of Oil City; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Morris Miller; and 12 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. John Sass, retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Gloria Alice Klouse Oakley, 67, of Pine Oak Lane, Strattanville, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois. Born Dec. 1, 1939, at Summerville RD, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Franklin Klouse and Lena Rebecca Cyphert Klouse. She was a 1957 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School. Mrs. Oakley had attended Pleasant Hill Bible Church in Summerville since the age of three days and was a longtime Sunday school teacher and church soloist. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, laughing, singing and traveling with her husband, especially to Southern gospel concerts. Mrs. Oakley was married for 47 years to Gary Oakley who survives. Also surviving are children, Cindy Oakley Thum and husband, Tuck, of Akron, Ohio, Martin Oakley and wife, Verla, of Tyrone and Wesley Oakley and wife, Carrie, of Bethel Park; and three grandsons, David and Joshua Thum and Benjamin Oakley. She also is survived by three sisters, Mildred "Joy" Aikens of Summerville, Nellie Gertrude "Trudy" Ferguson of DuBois and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Clinger of Summerville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Clark Allison; and elder sister, Beulah Louise Bowser. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Pleasant Hill Bible Church, 1902 Sandy Flat Road, Summerville, with the Rev. Larry Dahlborg officiating.. Interment will be in the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Bible Church. Emma Ruth Rhoads Emma Ruth Rhoads, 89, a resident of Country Springs Assisted Living, Sligo, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 2007, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Doris Leah Rodgers, 89, of 2722 State Route 8, Titusville (Cherrytree), died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in Community Hospital, New Port Richey, Fla. Born Sept. 27, 1918, in Cherrytree, she was the daughter of Harry and Grace Porter Baney. Mrs. Rodgers was employed for 25 years as a school bus driver for Ralph Prichard Transportation of Dempseytown. She attended the Oakland United Methodist Church in Dempseytown. In recent years, her great-great-granddaughter, Samantha Renee Stewart, brought her much joy and laughter. She also enjoyed spending time and having dinner with her family and many friends. Mrs. Rodgers was married in October 1958, to Donald J. Rodgers, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Gracie Nindle of Bradenton, Fla., Sue Ann McKenzie of Cherrytree and Sue Fox and husband, Wally, of Cooperstown; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and four foster daughters, Sis Shontz, Phyllis Tarr, Helen Beach and Olive Neely. She also is survived by one sister, Ruth Obenrader and husband, Joseph, of New Port Richey, Fla. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by one brother, George Baney, and a grandson, Kevin Bodie McClintock. Mrs. Rodgers was cremated in Florida and her cremains will be brought home to Cherrytree. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 3936 State Route 417, Cooperstown, 16317. Condolences may be sent to Donald J. Rodgers, 6210 Tennessee Ave., New Port Richey, Fla., 34653. Esther L. Staab Esther L. Staab, 83, of Warren, Pa., formerly of Venus, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. She had been in ill health for five years. Born Nov. 5, 1924, in Venus, she was the daughter of John Francis and Clara A. Slike Staab. She attended the McCray School near Venus and skipped 3rd and 5th grades. Miss Staab graduated from Shippenville High school and Clarion University and taught all eight grades at a one-room school near Frills Corners. She later worked at Hill Crest Country Store. Miss Staab was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. In 1950 she moved to Warren and worked at 66 Green Manufacturing, Bevevine Electric and various insurance companies. She then worked 22 years at Berenfield Container in Clarendon where she was office manager. After retirement, Miss Staab worked full time at Pellegrino Foods as a baker until she lost her vision. She volunteered at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Warren, had been president of the Church Women United and was a driver for the home delivered meal program. Surviving are a brother, John E. Staab and his wife, Esther, of Cranberry; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Staab was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Vincent Staab; and three sisters, Louella McElhatten, Frances Sporer and Betty Dennett. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Faller Funeral Home Inc., Fryburg with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor of St. Michael Church, officiating. Her cremains will be buried in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family requests memorials be made to the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Warren Pa. Ethel C. Stiller, 89, of South Main Street, Seneca, died at 9:17 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Sept. 15, 1918, in Fertigs, she was the daughter of Norman and Ellen Woods Culbertson. Mrs. Stiller graduated from Oil City High School. She worked for the Pennsylvania Telephone Co. and retired from the Cranberry School District. Mrs. Stiller was a member of St. Stephen Church, the YWCA Gallivanters Club, the VFW Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, The Cranberry Mall AM Walkers and the Cranberry Senior Citizens Center. She enjoyed sewing, baking, knitting, gardening and reading. On Aug. 4, 1942, she married Frederick V. Stiller, who preceded her in death June 26, 1994. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Graham of Franklin and Gail Flinchbaugh and husband, James, of Seneca; four grandchildren, Allison Flinchbaugh, Ian Flinchbaugh, Mrs. Jay (Stephanie) Adams and Graydon Graham; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Firster; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Culbertson; and a sister, Ruth Boyles. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, the Oil City Crisis Center or to a charity of one's choice. Thomas Lee Winters, 68, of Horsecreek Road, Seneca, formerly of Franklin, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in his residence. Born Nov. 10, 1939, in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late John and Devota Bogart Winters. Mr. Winters attended public schools in the Bloomsburg area as well as Franklin. He was a United States veteran, having served with the Army in 1956 and 1957. Mr. Winters was employed as a polisher for the Reno Mold Co. for more than 10 years until his health no longer allowed him to continue working. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling and golf and had played on several area leagues in all of those sports. He also enjoyed playing the Pennsylvania lottery games. Mr. Winters was of the Protestant faith. He was married in Franklin Nov. 22, 1957, to the former Rebecca A. Griffen, who survives. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary next week. Also surviving are four children, Thomas L. Winters Jr. and wife, Karen, of Polk, Tanja M. Fitzgerald and fianc,, Michael Poch, of Franklin, Randy A. Winters of Meadville and Laura Myers and husband, Harold, of Seneca; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his loving dog, 'J. Bear.' He also is survived by three brothers, Doyle D. "Duke" Winters and wife, Linda, of Franklin, Robert A. Winters and wife, Carol, of Corry and Charles R. Winters and wife, Jackie, of Orangeville; one sister, Linda Craig and husband, Raymond, of Franklin; four sisters-in-law, Lucille Baker, Ro Jean Boone and Judy Whitaker, all of Franklin, and Peggy Kotulek of Georgia; two brothers-in-law, Larry Griffen of Black Lick and Gerald Griffen of Homer City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Winters was preceded in death by two sons, Jody J. and Timothy H. Winters; and two brothers, John and Jay Winters. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, Venango VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Lamey Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions to the family may be made in care of the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. On-line condolences may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com

Jim, I'm looking for a David Alpine Kent any chance he'son your list. Thanks Herb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Walton" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 7:42 PM Subject: [CLARION] Clarion County Naturalization Look-ups > I have an alphabetical list of the slightly over 1100 individuals (males) > who were naturalized in Clarion County between 1840 and 1905. Among other > information each entry includes the person's country of birth and date of > naturalization. Submit full names that you want checked out and I will > provide the complete entry if your person is listed. JIM > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO > >

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/435.439.439.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arthur Washington Black was my grandfather. His parents were James Washington Black (1845-1890) and Olive Thompson (1853-1933). Her parents were William Thompson (1820-1870) and Rebecca Anderson (1821-1870). I verified these dates by their headstones at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. I have not been able to find any of her family beyond her parents yet. I do have a list of all her children and most of their children. I have an aunt who is still living who remembers her grandmother, Olive. She has been telling me some stories about her. She was quite a woman. She raised most of her children without her husband. He was killed when a tree fell on him. I hope this has helped you. Please keep in touch. Maybe we can help each other. 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 13, 2007 Wilmer L. "Bill" Burford, 113 Short St., Oak Ridge Florence M. Newhouse, 47 S. Main St., Brookville Gloria A. Oakley, Pine Oak Lane, Strattanville Daniel Xavier Jeffery Schmidt, Glade Springs, Va. Eleanor K. Shutt, 322 S. Martin St., Titusville, formerly of Oil City Jean F. Wilmouth Jr., McCandless Township Wilmer L. "Bill" Burford, 82, of 113 Short St., Oak Ridge, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1925, in Climax, he was the son of Albert Roy and Florence Bell Hetrick Burford. Mr. Burford was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Mr. Burford enjoyed spending time with his family, being in church and singing. He sang with the Burford Quartet and the Burford Family Singers. He was married Oct. 9, 1943, to Ruth A. Wynkoop, who died April 21, 2004. Surviving are four daughters, Judy Walker and husband, Jim, of Oak Ridge, Pam Burford of Fairmount City, Tammy Wolfe and husband, David, of Mayport and Laurie Edmonds and husband, Gary, of Oak Ridge; eight grandchildren, James Walker, Paula Ripple, Shawna Shumaker, Deidre Brentzel, Danielle Wolfe, Deanna Wolfe, Brian Wells and Bobbie Mangiantini; and nine great-grandchildren, Dylan Walker, Joshua Walker, Preston Walker, Preslea, Shumaker, Wyat Shumaker, Jordan Brothers, Javin Brentzel, Olivia Brentzel and Evan Wadsworth. He also is survived by two sisters, Anna Mae Evans of Brookville and Kay and Gale Hepler of Oak Ridge; and three brothers and their wives, Paul and Gail Burford, Malcolm "Mack" and Dawn Burford and Neal and Clydine Burford, all of Oak Ridge. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Burford was preceded in death by a son, James Leroy Burford; two sisters, Ethel Horne and Elva Neiswonger; and three brothers, Cleo "Jock" Burford, Warren Burford and Tom Burford. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with Pastor John Phillips and Pastor Jimmie Swogger officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Florence M. Newhouse Florence M. Newhouse, 77, of 47 S. Main St., Brookville, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in her residence. Born May 5, 1930, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ray B. and Beulah Baker Fox. Mrs. Newhouse was employed at Sylvania and also had been a student aide at Brookville Area High School. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 520 of Brookville and the Presbyterian Church in Brookville. Mrs. Newhouse was married in Brookville Aug. 10, 1952, to Paul B. Newhouse, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly L. Alter of Honeybrook; a son, Scott L. Newhouse of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Fox. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Presbyterian Church, Brookville. Friends will be received prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Pisgah Cemetery in Corsica. The McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, is in charge of arrangements. Gloria A. Oakley Gloria A. Oakley, 67, of Pine Oak Lane, Strattanville, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Daniel Xavier Jeffery Schmidt Daniel Xavier Jeffery Schmidt, infant son of Daniel Schmidt Jr. and Tiffany Hardy Schmidt of Glade Springs, Va., died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. His father is a former resident of Utica. The infant was born Oct. 25, 2007. Surviving, in addition to his loving parents, are his paternal grandparents, Daniel Schmidt Sr. and Lorna Schmidt of Utica; his maternal grandparents, Jeff and Theresa Hardy of Glade Springs, Va., and his great-grandparents, Sam and Charlotte Poston of Virginia. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New York. The infant was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Melvin and Naomi Schmidt; his great-great-grandmother, Betty Jean Lefler Davidson; and his great-great-grandfathers, Jim Hart and Lee Hardy. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 8, in Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, Va. Eleanor K. Shutt Eleanor K. Shutt, 85, of 322 S. Martin St., Titusville, a former Oil City resident, died at 5:37 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Titusville Area Hospital shortly after her arrival there. Born July 6, 1922, in Youngsville, she was the daughter of E.M. and Pearl Greenlee Korb. She graduated in 1940 from Pleasantville High School and later from Erie Business School. Mrs. Shutt formerly was employed as a secretary for John May and Co. CPA for many years. She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. Mrs. Shutt enjoyed cooking. She was married in the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church to Paul Shutt, who died April 16, 1999. Surviving are three sisters, Lois Benedict and husband, Harold, of Titusville, Edna Dowling of Titusville and Clare Barger and husband, William, of Bellevue, Wash.; a brother, Leroy Korb of Warren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shutt was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Antonovich. No calling hours will be observed. Funeral services, open to family and friends, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville, with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice. Jean F. Wilmouth Jr. of McCandless Township, internationally known musician, educator and retailer, and husband of a former Lisbon resident, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Mr. Wilmouth taught the Orff and Dalcroze methods of music education throughout North America, Germany, Finland and Taiwan. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and taught percussion/Orff methods at Duquesne University. Mr. Wilmouth was the leader of the Gateway to Percussion Music Ensemble, entertaining thousands of school children for 23 years. He owned Musik Innovations, located in Wexford, and was on the board of the Pittsburgh Concert Society. Mr. Wilmouth was married to the former Rita Hickman, daughter of Eleanore Hickman of Lisbon and the late Harry Hickman, a well-known artist. Rita was born near Kennerdell and attended Emlenton High School. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Gretchen Wilmouth, wife of James Hengst of Falls Church, Va., and Daniele Wilmouth of Chicago, Ill. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Simons Funeral Home Inc., 7720 Perry Highway, Ross Township. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra in care of Musik Innovations, 9795 Perry Highway, Wexford, 15090. Between Nov. 13 and Nov. 27, a photo memorial of Mr. Wilmouth will be available at www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com.

The Derrick, November 12, 2007: Carol A. "Kit" Craig, West Sunbury Road, Boyers Lillian Mae Hollabaugh, 173 Donation Hill Road, Cochranton Grace Elizabeth Porter, South Fifth Avenue, Clarion Cecil Dwight Weeter, South Reidsburg Road, New Bethlehem Carol A. "Kit" Craig, 72, of West Sunbury Road, Boyers, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Grove City Medical Center after an extended illness. Born Sept. 13, 1935, in Marion Township, Butler County, she was the daughter of Arthur Lynch and Mabel Chambers. She married Donald J. Craig on Oct. 6, 1956, and he survives. Mrs. Craig lived in the Boyers area her entire life and graduated from Grove City High School. She was a life member of Boyers United Methodist Church, and she was very active in the church. Mrs. Craig and her husband worked for the Meals on Wheels that was affiliated with the church, and they served meals throughout the Boyers area. She also worked with the thrift store that was operated by the church. She attended the Oil City Hospital Nursing School and graduated from there in 1956. She was a registered nurse for more than 43 years, and she worked at Bashline Memorial Hospital in Grove City for 10 years, the Mercer Osteopathic Clinic for 23 years and the Family Health Care Practice in Grove City for 10 years. Mrs. Craig enjoyed quilting and was very active in community projects, but her love of family was always a priority to her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Timothy D. "Tim" Craig of Suffolk, Va.; one sister, Opal Bollinger and her husband, Dean, of Boyers; and one brother, David Lynch and his wife, Velma, of Grove City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gaylord Lynch. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kathy Soltis of Boyers United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Clintonville Methodist Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Boyers United Methodist Church, 2314 West Sunbury Road, Boyers, 16020. Lillian Mae Hollabaugh, 83, of 173 Donation Hill Road, Cochranton, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Meadville Medical Center. Born Aug. 26, 1924, in Venango County, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth McCurry. She married Kenneth A. Hollabaugh on May 20, 1944, and he preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2003. Mrs. Hollabaugh was a housewife and was involved at the Franklin Curb Market with her husband for 49 years, resigning in 2003. She was a member of Deckards United Methodist Church, and she enjoyed working on the family farm, collecting family photos and spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Emily. Mrs. Hollabaugh is survived by eight children, Linda McCune and her husband, Bob, of Franklin, Art Hollabaugh of Hannaville, Jean Wojton and her husband, Stanley, of Youngstown, Ohio, Judy Penfield and her husband, Bill, of Amherst, Ohio, Don Hollabaugh and his wife, Bert, of Franklin, Pearl Jenkins and her friend, Bob Detullio, of Atlanta, Ga., Ken Hollabaugh of Cochranton, and Mary McClintock and her husband, Mark, of Rouseville. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Spence and her husband, Randy, of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Francis Marie McCurry of Kaneville; and two brothers, Glenn McCurry and his wife, Norma, of Greenville, and Dave McCurry and his wife, Jean, of Oil City. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Donna Jarzenski Wilson; one sister and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckards Run Road, Cochranton, with the Rev. Chris Shreve of the church officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of either Crawford or Venango counties or Deckards United Methodist Church. Grace Elizabeth Porter, 89, of South Fifth Avenue, Clarion, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 6, 1918, in Strattanville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Orr Champion and Ella Hamler Champion. She married Delbert Franklin Hollingswoth in 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1964. She then married Gerald Budd Cotton in 1968, and he died in 1971. She later married Kenneth Porter, and he also preceded her in death. Mrs. Porter attended the Strattanville and Crates schools, and she worked in the decorating department at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion from 1947 until she retired in 1980. She was a homemaker and a member of Strattanville United Methodist Church for 79 years. Mrs. Porter also was a NASCAR fan, and Rusty Wallace was her favorite driver. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and Bible study. She is survived by one son, Delbert Joseph "Bud" Hollingsworth of Clarion; one daughter-in-law, Elfriede Hollingsworth of Clarion; one brother, George Champion and his wife, Betty, of Strattanville; one grandson, Steven L. Hollingsworth; and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Champion of Day City and Irene Champion of Strattanville. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by one son, David Blair Hollingsworth; and four brothers, David, Clark, JA "Pete" and Wilmer "Ike" Champion. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Strattanville Cemetery. Cecil Dwight Weeter, 75, of South Reidsburg Road, New Bethlehem, died at 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Clarion Hospital surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 20, 1931, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Thomas B. and Millie Delp Weeter. He was a 1949 graduate of Porter Township High School. He was married to Janice B. Allen on Oct. 23, 1954, and she survives. Mr. Weeter was an active member of the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. He served in many capacities in the churches he attended. He owned and operated the family farm in Porter Township before his retirement. Mr. Weeter also worked for McCauley Trucking, Owens Illinois and Ancient Sun Coal Co., and he was a Porter Township supervisor. He loved and appreciated all God created. Mr. Weeter had many valued friends and neighbors, and he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Weeter is survived by one daughter, Jody Minich and her husband, Doug, of Fairmount City; one son, Stacy Weeter and his wife, Elaine, of New Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Ryan Minich and his wife, Angela, Joshua Minich and his wife, Lindsay, Janna Minich Daniels and her husband, Shaun, and Ross Weeter; and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Brianna Minich. Also surviving are two sisters, Velma Lucas and MaryLee Cunningham; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Cunningham and Edward "Pete" Hartle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Electa Jean Hartle; and one brother-in-law, Robert Lucas. Friends were received Sunday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn, and friends will also be received from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the First Church of God, Route 861, New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church with the Rev. John Phillips presiding. Interment will be at Leatherwood Cemetery in Porter Township. The family suggests memorials be made to the New Bethlehem First Church of God Building Fund.

I am interested in your Thompson research. I descend from Thomas L. Thompson and Matilda Unknown. I know he was born 8/10/1814 and died 10/19/1872. I have this census information but have not found out who was his father nor his mother's maiden name. Is he in the family you are tracing? I am glad to share information on his descendents of his daughter Hannah Thompson Clinger Newhouse. Her son Ralph Newhouse was my grandfather. Mary in OH 1850 United States Federal Census about Thomas Thompson Name: Thomas Thompson Age: 36 Estimated birth year: abt 1814 Gender: Male Home in 1850(City,County,State): Rose, Jefferson, Pennsylvania Matilda, Age 38 Living nearby is Asbuerry Thompson, Age 32, wife Mary, son Nelson age 1 and Elizabeth age 70. Must be Thomas' mother and brother. 1860, 6/19, United States Federal Census , Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., Pa., Page 50 Name: Thomas L Thompson Age in 1860: 45 -Carpenter Birth Year: abt 1815 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1860: Rose, Jefferson, Pennsylvania Gender: Male Post Office: Brookville Value of real estate: $800 Value of Personal Estate $350.00 Household Members: Name Age Thomas L Thompson 45 Matilda Thompson 48 Eliza J Thompson 24 Oliver J Thompson 21 Nancy A Thompson 18 William L Thompson 16 Anna M Thompson 13 Margaret Thompson 9 Elizabeth Thompson 79 ( Now living with Thomas) Lived on Redbank Creek-pioneer residents of Clover Township. 1870 United States Federal Census about L L Thompson (Original has T.L. Thompson) Name: L L Thompson Estimated birth year: abt 1814 Age in 1870: 56 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1870: Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View image Post Office: Coolspring Matilda, age 58, wife Elizabeth, age 34 daughter Mary, ae 21 Thomas Myron, age 3 (must be Mary's son) Living nearby is another Thompson-name unreadable, perhaps John or George with wife Jane and many children. On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:09:26 -0000, [email protected] wrote > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: jpfinke1 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/435.439.439. 1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Marsha Black, > Is it possible that your grandmother, SIDNA FOX, b: 1898 in PA, married > ARTHUR W BLACK, b: Feb 1876 in PA? I am tracing one of the BLACK families > living in Parker's Landing, Armstrong Co., PA, for possible ties to my > THOMPSON tree. Arthur's parents are James William BLACK &, I believe, Olive > THOMPSON . Arthur is one of 11 children from this marriage. > > 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. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jpfinke1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/435.439.439.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marsha Black, Is it possible that your grandmother, SIDNA FOX, b: 1898 in PA, married ARTHUR W BLACK, b: Feb 1876 in PA? I am tracing one of the BLACK families living in Parker's Landing, Armstrong Co., PA, for possible ties to my THOMPSON tree. Arthur's parents are James William BLACK &, I believe, Olive THOMPSON . Arthur is one of 11 children from this marriage. 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 10, 2007: Vern M. Coe, 157 Third St., Pleasantville Margaret C. "Peg" Flis, formerly of Oil City Beverly T. Paluh, 15401 Pithole Road, Pleasantville Ruth A. Piel, formerly of Sandy Lake Gerry Schmader, Lucinda William Lee Stewart, Boardman, Ohio, formerly of the Franklin area Vern M. Coe Vern M. Coe, 87, of 157 Third St., Pleasantville, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Titusville Area Hospital. Born Jan. 3, 1920, in Pleasantville, he was a son of the late Percy and Harriet Marvin Coe. Mr. Coe was married to Mildred Paden on Sept. 23, 1946, at Frostburg, Md., and she survives in Pleasantville. Mr. Coe was a 1937 graduate of Titusville High School. He had been employed for a number of years at the former Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. in Titusville in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Coe was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He entered the service on March 19, 1940, at Langley, Va., and he served as an airplane maintenance technician with the 65th Squadron at various campaigns including Egypt-Libya, Naples-Foggia, North Apennines, Rome, southern France and Tunisia. He was awarded various decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the European-African-Middle East Service Medal. He was honorably discharged June 28, 1945, at Fort Dix, N.J., with the rank of first sergeant. Mr. Coe was a member of Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958 in Titusville and BPO Elks No. 264, and he was a former member of the Elder Statesmen Golf League. He was proud to have earned both his private and commercial pilot's license, and he enjoyed woodworking, oil painting, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Mr. Coe is survived by three daughters, Patricia Strawbridge and her husband, Michael, of Titusville, Debra Steen of Pleasantville and Nancy Morrison and her husband, Russell, of Pleasantville; five grandchildren, Christopher Strawbridge, Emily Hancock, Joel Steen, Lacy Steen and John Andrew Holmer; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Mason Strawbridge and Kylie Holmer. Also surviving are one brother, Willard Coe and his wife, Lois, of California; one sister, Ruth Amos of Lititz; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Steen; and two sisters, Helen Magee and Bessie Thornton. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Blair, pastor of Titusville First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville. The family asks that memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Margaret C. "Peg" Flis, 95, formerly of Hone Avenue and Moran Towers in Oil City, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville following an extended illness. Born Sept. 25, 1912, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Margaret Hynes Frawley. Mrs. Flis graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Oil City. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Oil City, the church Rosary Society, Prime Timers and the Belles Lettres Club of Oil City. Mrs. Flis was an accomplished bridge player, she enjoyed dogs, and she was an avid reader. She never started a book that she didn't finish. Mrs. Flis retired as the head cashier at J.C. Penney Co. in Oil City after 38 years of service. Following her retirement she had been employed by Ray L. Way Menswear for several years, and she had also been a babysitter for the Mertz family. She was married in June 1952 to Ted J. Flis, and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1965. Mrs. Flis is survived by two daughters, Peggy Flis of Bradley Beach, N.J., and Judy Flis and her husband, Jeffrey Dinger, of Oil City; one granddaughter, Monica Kline of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Benning and Louise Frawley, both of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Flis was the last surviving member of her immediate family, and she was preceded in death by three sisters, Jane Healy, Catherine Kien and Helen Frawley; and four brothers, Jack Frawley, Ed Frawley, Jim Frawley and Bus Frawley. There will be no viewing, but the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, the church pastor, presiding. Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the St. Joseph Church Development Fund or to Family Service & Children's Aid Society. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Beverly T. Paluh Beverly T. Paluh, 75, of 15401 Pithole Road, Pleasantville, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at her residence. Born Nov. 19, 1931, in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Grace Duarte. She was raised in Erie and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie. In 1950, she was named "Miss Steel Town" as a beauty contestant. She married John E. Paluh on Feb. 20, 1954, at St. Andrew Church in Erie, and he survives in Pleasantville. They were married for 53 years and raised four children. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Paluh is survived by three sons and one daughter and their families, Tom Paluh and his wife, Ramona, of Palm Coast, Fla., his sons, Tom and Justin Paluh, and two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Annalyse; Jack Paluh and his wife, Marian, and their three children, Adam, Megan and Joshua, of Waterford; Michael Paluh and his wife, Kim, and their two children, Rachel and Michael Ethan, of Tionesta; and Anne Chase and her husband, Dan, and their children, Matt, Luke and Samantha, of Windsor, Colo. Mrs. Paluh is also survived by her sister, Anna Marie Erven, and her brother, Carl Duarte, both of Erie; and many loved nieces and nephews. The Paluhs moved to Pleasantville in 1978, where they enjoyed lifelong friends. She enjoyed crocheting as a pastime, and she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Centerville. Mrs. Paluh served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Anthony Church in Tionesta and also at Immaculate Conception Church, where she belonged to several prayer groups. She was her family's prayer warrior, and she relished her role as mother and grandmother. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved God and her family very much, and she will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hannah Paluh. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Titus Church in Titusville with Father D.G. Davis III, pastor of the Titusville Catholic community, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Catharines Cemetery in Titusville. Ruth A. Piel, 94, formerly of North Main Street, Sandy Lake, died at 8:47 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Orchard Manor Nursing Home after a short illness. Born Nov. 20, 1912, in French Creek Township, Mercer County, she was the daughter of Clarence C. and Nancy L. "Nannie B." Buckley Dean. She was a 1930 graduate of Cochranton High School, and she graduated in 1932 from Edinboro State Teachers College. Mrs. Piel began teaching in country schools in the Utica, Milledgeville and Vogan schools, then she taught fifth and sixth grade at the Gilmore and Craig schools of Sandy Lake before teaching sixth grade at the Stoneboro school. She retired in 1974 after teaching for 32 years. Mrs. Piel had been a very active member of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, the Mercer County PSERS and the Lakeview School Retirees. Mrs. Piel was a charter member of the Sandy Lake Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution General Hugh Mercer Chapter. She married Harry A. Piel on Feb. 4, 1933, and he preceded her in death Aug. 30, 1986. Mrs. Piel is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clair H. (Alice) Campbell of Grove City; one son, John H. Piel and his wife, Nancy, of Rockwall, Texas; and two granddaughters, Lynda C. McKay and her companion, Mark Johnson, of Warren, Pa., and Cathy L. Kellner of Stoneboro. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Mrs. John (Michelle) Kehoe of Douglasville, Mrs. Thomas (Mindy) Fox of Tidioute, Mrs. Perryn (Kristy) Wright of Richmond, Ind., Richard A. McClearn of Janesville, Wis., Lisa L. McClearn of Sandy Lake and David L. Kellner and his companion, Jen Bernsdorff, of Stoneboro; and eight great-great-grandchildren, Sydney and Johnny Kehoe, Lauren and Jarod Roofner, Kamryn, Kierra and Kyla Wright, and Hanna McClearn of Bergheim, Germany. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Piel was preceded in death by one sister, Esther James; and three brothers, LeRoy, Leon "Red" and Maurice Dean. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Sandy Lake funeral home of Scott A. Black, 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake. Funeral and committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Galen Joe MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township, Grove City. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 185, Sandy Lake, 16145. Gerry Schmader, 65, of Lucinda, died early Friday morning, Nov. 9, 2007 at his home. Born Sept. 11, 1942, in Lucinda, he was the son of the late Eugene J. and Grace A. Gatesman Schmader. Mr. Schmader was the owner of Schmader Lumber Co. of Lucinda. At an early age, he worked side by side with his father, and the lumber business was his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda, the Men's Society of the church and the Knights and Ladies of the Square Table. He also was a member of the Lucinda Antler Club and Penn York Lumberman's Association. He enjoyed his Corvettes, trains, NASCAR, traveling and restoring antique gas pumps. Mr. Schmader married the former Pattie Bowser on June 5, 1992, and she survives. He is also survived by the following children, Brad Schmader of Lucinda, Becky Schmader of Pittsburgh, Jackie Walney and her husband, Troy, of Lucinda, and Rick Bowser and his wife, Becky, of Pittsburgh; and two brothers and one sister, Eugene A. Schmader and his wife, Dorothy, of Lucinda, Leonard J. Schmader of Florida and Sandra K. Griebel and her husband, Edward, of Erie. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jacob Bowser, Tyler Schmader and Crista Bowser. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schmader was preceded in death by an infant son, Gerald A. Schmader Jr. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church with the Rev. William C. Miller, church pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Church in Lucinda or to Clarion Free Library. William Lee Stewart William Lee Stewart, 80, a former Franklin-area resident who has lived in the Boardman, Ohio, area for many years, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the Hospice House in Boardman, Ohio. Born Feb. 2, 1927, in Rouseville, he was the son of Ralph and Gladys McClelland Stewart. In the early years of his life, Mr. Stewart's family lived in the Franklin area before moving to Boardman. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School and then attended the Toledo School of Meat Cutting. He also attended Westminster College and Youngstown State University. Mr. Stewart married the former Joanne Gyder in October 1948, and she survives in Boardman. He served as a seaman 1st Class in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1945-46 aboard the USS Paricutin Ammunition Ship and the USS Griffin Submarine Tender. He received an honorable discharge in 1946. Mr. Stewart pursued a variety of business endeavors during a 40-year period starting in grocery-related businesses. He was a real estate agent in his later years. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stewart is survived by three sons, Robert Stewart of Johnstown, Steve Stewart of Columbiana, Ohio, and David Stewart of Franklin; one daughter, Karen Brundage of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Erica, Joel, Justin and Jana; and six great-grandchildren, Morgan, Katelyn, Jacqueline, Mercedes, Madison and Ethan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by one brother, Richard H. Stewart; and one sister, Barbara Houser. A private service will be held at Graham Cemetery in Franklin. The family asks that donations be directed to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, Ohio, 44512.

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The Derrick, November 9, 2007: Marie E. Barnett, Turkey City Road, Knox Verda Arlene Bean, Rosebush, Mich. Carolyn M. Burns, Clarion Virginia E. Flinchbaugh, Palm City, Fla., formerly of Oil City Beverly T. Paluh, Pithole Road, Pleasantville Clair W. Steele, Steele Road, Limestone Township Marie E. Barnett, 63, of Turkey City Road, Knox, Salem Township, Clarion County, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1944, in Romney, W,Va., she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Lena F. Daetwyler Oschman. Mrs. Barnett was a 1962 graduate of Keystone High School in Knox. She first was employed for 10 years as a secretary with the Sterling Oil Division of Quaker State Refining Corp. Later she was employed as a bookkeeper by Terry Kahle in Knox. Following that employment, she was employed for 27 years with the Farmer's National Bank of Emlenton. She retired from the bank's data entry department in December 2006. Mrs. Barnett was an active member of the Salem Reformed United Church of Christ in Lamartine, where she had served on the church consistory, was secretary of the Ladies Aid Society, sang in the church choir, and worked in the church in various other capacities throughout her many years of membership. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren, bird watching, cross stitch, flower gardening, cooking and baking. Mrs. Barnett was married Aug. 30, 1963, in the Salem United Church of Christ to Ronald E. Barnett, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Garrick A. Barnett and wife, Diana, of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Ginger McGiffin and husband, Bob, of Salem; and three grandchildren, Dalton Barnett, Ethan Barnett and Peyton McGiffin. She also is survived by a brother, Herbert A. Oschman Jr. and wife, Dianne, of Seneca; a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by her father, Herbert A. Oschman, Jan. 31, 1970; her mother, Lena F. Daetwyler Oschman, Sept. 30, 1994; and a brother, Raymond E. Oschman, in 1989. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Salem Reformed United Church of Christ with the Rev. Chris Lewis, church pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232; the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, 17033; or to the Salem Reformed United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 2, Lamartine, 16375. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected] Verda Arlene Bean Verda Arlene Bean, 77, of Rosebush, Mich., died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in her residence surrounded by her family following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1930, in Rosebush, Mich., she was the daughter of Oliver and Lena Bellinger House. She was married in Otsego, Mich., Feb. 17, 1950, to Robert G. Bean, who was born in Venango County and has many relatives surviving in that area. He died Nov. 15, 2004. Verda was a great partner to her husband in the raising of their family and in the operation of the family farm. Mrs. Bean was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed her family. She was a member for more than 50 years of the Rosebush United Methodist Church where she practiced her love of music. Surviving are her children, Kelly (Denise) Bean and Jeff (Lee) Bean, both of Rosebush, Mich.; grandchildren, Keegan and Eathan Bean of Rosebush, Mich., Todd Bean of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Lindsay (Lee) Harsh of Coleman, Mich.; and great-grandchildren Abegail, Bella and Robert Harsh of Coleman. Mich. She also is survived by her brothers, Dale (Nina) House, Arlo (Barb) House and Gary (Shirley) House; her sisters, Theda (Morval) LaLone and Enid Nestle; the following in-laws, Wellington Funnell, Dale and Wenna Bean, John and Gail Bean, Paul and Janet Bean, Elwood and Martha Shreckengost, Charanne Bean, Ruth Ann Stahlsmith, Margaret Dunn and Melanie Bean; and many special friends, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bean was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Funnell. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Clark Family Funeral Chapel, 114 South Bradley St., Mount Pleasant, Mich.. Visitation also will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rosebush United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church with Pastor Greg Buchner officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan or to the Rosebush United Methodist Church Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Private condolences may be sent to the family or sign the public guestbook at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. Carolyn M. Burns, 66, of Clarion, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Clarion Hospital surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 5, 1941, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Clair D. McEntire of Country Springs Assisted Living in Limestone Township and the late Lois Frampton McEntire. She graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School and Robert Morris College. Mrs. Burns had been a real estate sales person for Century 21 in Clarion and had owned the Clarion 7-Eleven Store. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Mrs. Burns had been a board member for the Clarion Hospital. She enjoyed researching her family tree, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who knew her as "Nana." Surviving, in addition to her father, are a daughter, Rebecca V. Shick and her husband, Kenneth "Rocky," of Rimersburg; two sons, Robbie V. Burns of Clarion RD and Rollie V. Burns and wife, Tammy, of Clarion; seven grandchildren, Amanda Burns, Alissa Burns and Anna Burns of Clarion, Mason Burns of Shippenville, and Brody Shick, Shaley Shick and Lexey Shick of Rimersburg. She also is survived by a sister, Janice L. Frazer and husband, Rod, of Jonestown; a brother, David C. McEntire and wife, Sandra, of Knox; an aunt, Martha Schaeffer of Clarion; and four nieces, Megan Schnabl, Alanna McEntire, Amy Boyer and Angela Shirk. Among her many friends were Carolyn "Snook" Axtell and Vivian Russell. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Icy Y. Burns. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood St., Clarion. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:3 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Virginia E. Flinchbaugh Virginia E. Flinchbaugh, 83, of Palm City, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Florida where she had been a resident since 1984. Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Max R. and Elizabeth S. Netzler Holtz. Mrs, Flinchbaugh was a secretary in banking in her younger years and had attained her certificate in A.I.B. She also had worked for Pennzoil Co., Quaker State and Franklin Hospital. She was the wife of Walter E. Flinchbaugh and after his death, she devoted her life to working with children and served thousands of hours volunteering in Martin County schools. She did tutoring as well as mentoring. She also was affiliated with RSVP. In 2004 she was appointed a substitute teacher and served for several years at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Mrs. Flinchbaugh was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florida and served in several capacities as well as circle chairman. In Oil City she served many offices as a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. She did knitting and sewing for people of the community. She was very active in supplying knitted garments for Martin Memorial Maternity Department. Mrs. Flinchbaugh was married May 14, 1943, to Walter E. Flinchbaugh, who preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne Himebaugh of Palm City, Fla.; a son, David Flinchbaugh of Wilmington, N.C.; and six grandchildren, Nathan and Jason Flinchbaugh of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., Michael and Lauren Himebaugh of Palm City, Fla., and Tara and Morgan Flinchbaugh of Fort Wayne, Ind. She also is survived by three sisters, Helen McMillen of Franklin, Joanne Hailey of Greenville, S.C., and Dorothy Maurer of Hiawatha, Iowa. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles E. Flinchbaugh in 2001, and one sister, Maxine Barnhart. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800 Moran St, Oil City, 16301. Beverly T. Paluh Beverly T. Paluh, 75, of Pithole Road, Pleasantville, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in her residence. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Clair W. Steele, 84, of Steele Road, Limestone Township, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 2007, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville, where he had resided for the past two and a half years. Born Oct. 12, 1923, in Limestone Township, he was the son of Clark and Christina B Caldwell Steele. Mr. Steele had been a dozer operator for Stahlman Coal Co. and C&K Coal Co. where he retired in 1985. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Roseville Grange. Mr. Steele enjoyed hunting and watching baseball. In his younger years, he had played baseball. He was married March 22, 1942, to Myrtle M. Davis, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sandr Gilligan and husband, Joseph, of Limestone; one son, Richard Steele and wife, Janice, of Watsontown; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Steele of Strattanville; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, Mr. Steele was preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Mike Steele; one daughter, Susan Shick; two infant grandsons, Eric Farley and Todd Farley; four sisters Arvetta Smith, Bertha Smith, Maxine Steele and Helen Steele; and one brother, Harold Steele. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church with Pastor Keith Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Pisque Cemetery, Corsica. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clarion, Main Street, Clarion, 16214, or to Jefferson Manor, Brookville.

The Derrick, November 8, 2007: Carolyn M. Burns, Clarion Virginia Pearl Gilbert, Pappy's Lane, Clarion Harold "Lee" Stanbro, Route 89, Spartansburg Dale J. Wolbert, Clarion Getting it Right - Helen A. DeStefano Carolyn M. Burns Carolyn M. Burns, 66, of Clarion, died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital after a short bout with cancer. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Virginia Pearl Gilbert, 92, of Pappy's Lane, Clarion, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in her home. Born Dec. 9, 1914, in Rymer, W.Va., she was the daughter of Clyde and Effie Myers Wyckoff. Mrs. Gilbert was a homemaker. She was married Nov. 24, 1931, to Sherley Gilbert, who preceded her in death Dec. 15, 2001. Surviving are one son, Junior Ray Gilbert of Clarion; one daughter, Edna Geraldine Ingmire of Arizona; 10 grandchildren, Jim, Bill, Ronnie, Chuck, Danny, Randy, Rick, Kathy, Debra and Donald; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Gilbert; two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson officiating. Interment will follow in the Miola Cemetery. Harold 'Lee' Stanbro Harold "Lee" Stanbro, 77, of Route 89, Spartansburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Titsuville. Born May 30, 1930, in Youngsville, he was the son of the late Harold and Margaret White Stanbro. Mr. Stanbro was raised and educated in the Spartansburg area and graduated from Spartansburg High School. He then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge from the military, Mr. Stanbro was self-employed in masonry work. He worked for Superior Refuse Waste in Oil City and Erie and later became co-owner. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 237 in Union City and the VFW Post No 264 in Corry. Mr. Stanbro was married in Titusville July 16, 1955, to the former Donna Weidner, who preceded him in death in 2005. Surviving are a son, Kevin Stanbro of Spartansburg; a brother, Herbert Stanbro and wife, Martha, of Tampa, Fla.; four nieces, Susan Wren and Debbie Shrout, both of Oil City, Sharon Shaw of Maryland and Beth Ann Weidner of Warren; a nephew, Robert Prody of Clinton, N.Y.; and special friends, Shelly Byrnes and Mike Csop. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Stanbro was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Stanbro in 1978; and a sister, Doris Bills. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Bracken Funeral Home, 211 Mechanic St., Spartansburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Spartansburg. Memorials may be made to the Corry Regional Hospice, 612 W. Smith St., Corry, 16407. Dale J. Wolbert, 56, of Clarion, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007. Born Sept. 28, 1951, in Clarion, he was the son of the late Fredrick A. and Mary D. Weaver Wolbert. Mr. Wolbert graduated in 1970 from North Clarion High School. He worked at Owens-Illinois in Clarion and retired in 2007. Mr. Wolbert enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Surviving are three children, Alicia M. Wolbert of Clarion, Cody J. Wolbert and Luke E. Wolbert, both of Corsica. He also is survived by four brothers and three sisters, William J. Wolbert of Strattanville, Donald F. Wolbert and wife, Patricia, of Oil City, Thomas A. Wolbert and wife, Diane "Dee," of Lucinda, Gregory Wolbert and wife, Debbie, of Rimersburg, Mary Lou Douglas of Erie, Barbara Fiscus and husband, James, of Clarion and Kathleen "Kitty" Obenrader and husband, John, of Oil City; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fredrick Wolbert. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev.William C. Miller, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 100 West Station Square, Suite 1950, Pittsburgh, 15219. Getting it Right - Helen A. DeStefano Helen A. DeStefano, 95, of Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys. Among her survivors are her son, Michael J. DeStefano and his wife, Mary Lee, of Ridgway.

The Derrick, November 7, 2007: Jane Marie Venturella Cirincione, formerly of West Third Street and Red Coach Manor, Oil City Helen A. DeStefano, Ridgway Clara E. Martz, 184 Olean Road, Corsica Jack H. McCash, Orchard Park, N.Y., formerly of Oil City Bonnie Belle Mechling, Kittanning Herbert L. Partridge, 1440 Otter St., Franklin Barbara J. Straw, 1604 Love Road, Summerville Getting it right - Marjorie E. McElhattan Jane Marie Venturella Cirincione, 81, formerly of West Third Street and Red Coach Manor, Oil City, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City, where she had been a resident. Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late S. Tom and Crissa C. Venturella. Mrs. Cirincione was a 1944 graduate of Oil City High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Church where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, sang with the mixed choir of the church for years and was a member of the servants of St. Stephen. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Cirincione worked in the city Treasurer's Office in Oil City. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening and jigsaw puzzles which were made into wall hangings and are hung up in the Golden Living Center. She especially loved music, playing the clarinet and saxophone in high school, playing her piano and playing her organ which was with her at the Golden Living Center. Mrs. Cirincione had accumulated 3,000 volunteer hours at the Oil City Hospital from 1979 until the hospital moved. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society selling daffodils and from the 1960s to the 1980s, she volunteered at St. Stephen School cafeteria while her children and grandchildren attended the school. On April 27, 1949, she married Stephen J. Cirincione, who preceded her in death May 30, 1994. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy J. Stover and husband, Gary, of Oil City; a son, Michael S. Cirincione and wife, Terri, of The Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren, Angela M. Stover of Allison Park, Michael S. Cirincione, Jr. and wife, Kristy, of The Woodlands, Texas, Amanda K. Stover Olson and husband, Dale, of Oil City and Ashley E. Cirincione Williams and husband, Bryan, of Spring, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Trevor Dale Olson and Alaina Jane Olson of Oil City and twins, Madison Grace Cirincione and Michael S. Cirincione III of The Woodlands, Texas. She also is surviving by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Frank Cirincione, Sept. 8, 1976, and a brother, Joseph C. Venturella. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Stephen Church Second Century Fund, the Residents Activities Fund at Golden Living Center, 1293 Grandview Road, Oil City, 16301, or to the Venango County Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 1130, Franklin, 16323. Helen A. DeStefano Helen A. DeStefano, 95, of Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys. Born Jan. 4, 1912, in Ridgway, she was the daughter of Luigi and Angeleline Porreco Del Pozzo, and was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. Mrs. DeStefano was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Ridgway, a charter member of St. John of God Society and a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, also in Ridgway. She served many years as a volunteer at St. Leo Church, Elk County Catholic High School Cafeteria in St. Marys and Elk County General Hospital Auxiliary, formerly of Ridgway. Mrs. DeStefano was married Aug. 10, 1927, to Michael P. DeStefano, who preceded her in death in 1991. Surviving are four daughters, Virginia DeStefano, now Sister Lucille, S.S.J. of Erie, Angela DeStefano of Ridgway, Mary Jo Stephenson and husband, Charles, of Oil City and Loretta Olson and husband, Robert, of Hollidaysburg; nine grandchildren, Jerry and Jeffrey Stephenson, Julie Kelley, Mary Jane Verhoff, Suzanne Vavala, Michael and Christopher DeStefano and Nicholas and Rachel Olson; and nine great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Angeline Kapusta of Farrell; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan DeStefano; a sister, Mary Sette; and a brother, Anthony Del Pozzo. Friends will be received from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Meehan-Shilk Funeral Home Inc., 130 Center St., Ridgway. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Leo Catholic Church with the Rev. Theodore Ross, S.J., of Chicago, Ill., godson of Mrs. DeStefano, presiding. Memorial donations may be made to St. Leo Catholic Church or to St. Leo School. Clara E. Martz Clara E. Martz, 76, of 184 Olean Road, Corsica, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Dec. 29, 1930, in Bela, Clarion County, she was the daughter of James Jacob and Alice Mae Carson Lutz. Mrs. Martz was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She attended the Roseville Chapel. Mrs. Martz was married in Corsica Nov. 13, 1948, to Keith D. Martz, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Robert E. (Carolyn E.) Siar of Corsica, John (Shirley M.) Semanco of New Bethlehem and Gary F. (Kathy J.) Bauer of Wilson, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Harry Lutz of Strattanville; and three sisters, Marie Miller of Orlando, Fla., Ruby Paruch of Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Helen Ion of Clarion. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martz was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Lutz; and four sisters, Dorothy and Pearl Lutz, Betty Hetrick and Lacetta Reddinger. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating, Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery, Corsica. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Karyn King, 3 Marlin St., Brookville, 15825. Jack H. McCash Jack H. McCash, 75, of Orchard Park, N.Y., formerly of Oil City, whose career with National Fuel spanned 46 years, husband of the former Margie L. Mohney, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, after a long illness. Bonnie Belle Mechling Bonnie Belle Mechling, 82, of Kittanning, mother of Mrs. Larry (Rowena M.) Tosh of New Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Armstrong County Health Center. Herbert L. Partridge Herbert L. Partridge, 82, of 1440 Otter St., Franklin, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born Oct. 20, 1925, in Sheakleyville, he was the son of Vance and Mary Montgomery Partridge. Mr. Partridge was the former owner of Partridge Lumber Co. He was a member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Partridge was married Oct. 15, 1990, to Joan Britton, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Rick Partridge of Volant; three stepdaughters, Kim Wert and husband, James, of Pittsburgh, KathleenWitsell and husband, Warren, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Judith Peterson of Cooperstown; a stepson, Jack Burns of Meadville; and three grandchildren, Michael Wert and Elizabeth Wert, both of Pittsburgh, and Alexis Witsell of Jacksonville, Fla. He also is survived by two sisters, Mary Jane Cresswell of Mercer and Phyliss Hricik of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, John Partridge and wife, Ethel, of Sandy Lake and Rance Partridge and wife, Mary, of Sheakleyville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Lula Hadsell Partridge, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Sue Partridge; a brother, Joseph Partridge; and two sisters, Shirley Arnold and Ruth Partridge. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark DeReu of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Caring Place or to the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Barbara J. Straw, 71, of 1604 Love Road, Summerville, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. Born July 12, 1936, in Thompsontown, she was the daughter of James E. and Caroline C. Blake McGarvey. Mrs. Straw retired from the cafeteria in Brookville Area School District after 26 years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Brookville. Mrs. Straw enjoyed traveling with her husband and visited 49 out of the 50 states, except Alaska. She enjoyed home decorations, sewing, ceramics and her family and grandchildren. She loved being an avid patron of QVC home shopping. Mrs. Straw was married in Westover July 24, 1954, to Walter E. Straw, who survives. Surviving are two sons, Walter J. Straw and wife, Donna, of Curllsville and Randon W. Straw and wife, Carey, of Derry, N.H.; two daughters, Mrs. Jeffery (LouAnn) Leathem of Knoxdale and Mrs. Robert (Susan) Bullers of Brookville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She also is survived by five brothers, Franklin McGarvey of Kent, Ohio, Arthur McGarvey of Emlenton, Donald McGarvey of LaJose, Gary McGarvey of Hastings and Ronald McGarvey of Ebensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Megan Straw Romanowski. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the First Assembly of God Church, Brookville, with Pastor John Thomas officiating. Interment will be in the Roseville-Bethel Cemetery, Union Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 156, Brookville, 15825. Getting it right - Marjorie E. McElhattan Marjorie E. McElhattan, 81, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 307 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among her survivors are three brothers-in-law, Dick Rhoades, George Merryman and Art Theiss, and a daughter-in-law, Brenda McElhattan Sensenbach.

The Derrick, November 6, 2007: Arthur Cole Benninger, Seneca, formerly of Tionesta Jane M. Cirincione, Oil City Stephen H. Fox, 1943 Canoe Ripple Road, Sligo Mary Lou Haylett, Meadville Sarah E. Himes, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin Clara E. Martz, 184 Olean Road, Corsica Marjorie E. McElhattan, formerly of 307 Hoffman Ave., Oil City Eleanor Louise Scott, Rimersburg Arthur Cole Benninger, 89, of Route 257, Seneca, formerly of Tionesta, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in his residence. Born July 4, 1918, in Messhoppen, he was the son of the late William A. and Emma Wilson Benninger. He attended public schools and graduated in 1938 from Messhoppen High School in eastern Pennsylvania. Following graduation, he worked on the construction of the Panama Highway and Alcan Highway in Alaska and Canada. At age 25, he entered the Navy and served during World War II, stationed in the South Pacific. Throughout his life, he established many successful business enterprises which included Benninger Coal Co., Beninger Manufacturing Inc. of Seneca, R.E.M. Coal Co. of Brookville, Clarion Automotive, and Ti-Brook Inc. in Brookville. He also was involved in several real estate ventures in northwestern Pennsylvania which provided buildings and facilities to house the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Family Planning. Mr. Benninger was an avid pilot and a volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol. He also was a former member of the Tionesta Lions Club and was a 32nd Degree Mason, holding membership in the Olive Temple Lodge of Tionesta. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church. Mr. Benninger was a very positive, kind, loving and generous man who touched the lives of many who knew him. He is survived by three daughters, Constance McQuiston and husband, H. Robert, of Stoneboro, Pamela Neil of Brookville and Candace O'Brien and husband, Joe, of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Melissa McWilliams of Houston, Texas, and Travis McWilliams and wife, Sherry, and their children, Hunter Mason, Ashlynn Grace and Mari-Kathryn of Cypress, Texas, Christopher Neil of Brookville, Alyshia Zimmerman and husband, Jason, of Wylie, Texas, Nicolaus Neil of Clarion, Lauren McDavid and husband, Nathan, of Dickinson, Texas, and Joey O'Brien of Oil City. Also surviving are his former spouse, Ellen Benninger of Tionesta; two stepchildren, Neil Todhunter and wife, Connie, and their children, Cara and Janeil, of Oil City, and Rose Mary Schneider and husband, Jerry, and their children, Susie, Todd and Nicole, of Fertigs; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, three sisters and one brother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Piper Benninger in 1968, and wife, Dr. Mary Todhunter Benninger, in 1991. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Seneca United Methodist Church, 196 East State Road, Seneca. The Rev. Robert H. Wilson, church pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Washington Cemetery in Frills Corners, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Cemetery Association, 2425 Lake Lucy Road, Tionesta, 16353; the VNA Hospice Program, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301; the Shriners' Hospitals for Children-Erie, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, 16505; or to the Tionesta Library, 165 Elm St., Tionesta 16353. On-line condolences to the family may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com. Jane M. Cirincione Jane M. Cirincione, 81, a resident of the Golden Living Center, Oil City, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2007, in the living center. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Stephen H. Fox, 48, of 1943 Canoe Ripple Road, Sligo, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in his home following a sudden illness. Born July 13, 1959, in Butler, he was the son of Harold and Burnice Stephens Fox, who survive in West Freedom. Mr. Fox was a self-employed coal truck driver, primarily working from Piney Creek Power Plant near Clarion. He enjoyed riding horses and farming. He was a member of the Clarion County Farm Bureau. Mr. Fox was married May 17, 1980, to the former Myrna J. Weckerly, who survives, along with his parents. Also surviving are one daughter, Stephenie Fox of Sligo; one son, Jeremy Fox and friend, Amanda Brocklehurst, of Sligo; one sister and her husband, Deanna and Melvin Yori of Hawthorn; and one brother and his wife, Rodney and Pam Fox of Parker. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Greg McCall, friend of the family, and the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, co-officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion County 4-H in New Bethlehem. Mary Lou Haylett Mary Lou Haylett, 72, of 13160 Leslie Road, Meadville, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 15, 1935, in Warren, she was the daughter of Leland and Gladys Daye. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Haylett was married for more than 50 years to John G. Haylett, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Dennis L. Haylett, Terry L. Haylett and wife, Linda, Steven J. Haylett and Kevin R. Haylett, all of Meadville; seven grandchildren, Holly Haylett, Megan Haylett, Aaron Delp, Ramsey Haylett, Ryan Haylett, Travis Haylett and Jason Haylett; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Rebecca Baker and husband, Jim, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Haylett was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Temple Jarrell of the First Church of God in Meadville, officiating. Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10 Duff Road, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, 15235. Arrangements are in charge of the Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Sarah E. Himes Sarah E. Himes, 92, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Jan. 21, 1915, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Arthur T. and Verna Isabelle Blauser Burchfield. Mrs. Himes was a housekeeper at Oil City Hospital and worked for four years as an attendant at Polk Center. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin. Mrs. Himes loved quilting and crocheting and enjoyed traveling. She was married July 20, 1931, to Charles Himes, who preceded her in death March 31, 1983. Surviving are three children, Jack L. Himes of Melbourne, Fla., Dean W. Himes of Enterprise, Ore., and Myrna Cornmesser of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Lillian N. Lindberg of Union City; a brother, William T. Burchfield of Titusville; and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy McClure of Sand Point, Idaho.. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, A.Thomas Himes. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Christ United Methodist Church with the Rev. David D. Janz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church or to a charity of one's choice. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc.. 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Clara E. Martz Clara E. Martz, 76, of 184 Olean Road, Corsica, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. The McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Marjorie E. McElhattan, 81, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home for the past three and one half years, formerly of 307 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 1, 1926, in Strattanville, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Harlan Elton and Frances Zoe Reardon Gross. She attended Clarion area schools. Mrs. McElhattan retired from Polk Center after being a RSA at Terrace for many years. She was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary No. 249 of Strattanville. Mrs. McElhattan's hobbies included crafts, drawing, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She also loved being around her family and grandchildren. She was married in Clarion in March 1946 to Carl D. McElhattan, who preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1969. Surviving are five children, Carla Cochran and husband, Gary, of Oil City, Margo McElhattan of Meadville, Raymond McElhattan of Oil City, Mary Parson and husband, Gary, of Oil City and Barbara Coast and husband, Rich, of Barkeyville; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three sisters, Frances Merryman of Virginia, Jaclyn Theiss of Etna and Virginia Rhoades of Strattanville; several nieces and nephews; five sisters-in-law, Lillian Gross of Summerville, Judy Gross of Mars, Lou Gross of North Carolina, and Luella McElhattan and Althea McElhattan, both of Clarion County. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Stanley McElhattan; one grandson, Michael Cochran; one great-grandson, Dakota Cochran; and three brothers, Dale Gross, Harlan Gross Jr. and Richard Gross. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with retired Pastor Walter Anthony presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Venango-Forest Unit, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301; to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 3705 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213; or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Eleanor Louise Scott, 86, of Rimersburg, Madison Township, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Aug. 10, 1921, in Toby Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Oliver Hudson George and Nora Hazel Flick George. She attended Reigle Elementary School and graduated in 1939 from Union High School. After graduation, she worked at her father's Texaco Station in Georgetown near Rimersburg when gasoline sold for 18 cents a gallon. Mrs. Scott was a lifelong member of the Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg. Her life revolved around her family and church. She enjoyed sitting on her porch watching humming birds and other wildlife. She enjoyed embroidery and sending cards to others. Mrs. Scott was married in her parents' home near Rimersburg Nov. 2, 1946, to Harold Frank Scott, who preceded her in death April 29, 2004. Surviving are two daughters, Eugenia S. Scott of Indianapolis, Ind., and Carol L. Scott of Rimersburg; one son and wife, Ray and Susan Scott of Rimersburg; six grandchildren, Katy Kriebel of Abilene, Texas, Scotia McClung and husband, Johnny, of Avon, Ind., Casey Bliss and wife, Amanda, of Rimersburg, Corey Bliss and wife, Valerie, of Centerville, Ohio,Molly Scott and Neil Scott, both of Rimersburg; three great-grandchildren, Ryder Bliss of Centerville, Ohio, Evie Bliss of Rimersburg and Teilah McClung of Avon, Ind.; and two stepgrandchildren, Tyler Kohut and Shayla Kohut, both of Centerville, Ohio. She also is survived by a brother and wife, Harold G. and Lucille George of Rimersburg; two brothers-in-law, Milford Milner Jr. and James F. Shoup, both of Rimersburg; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Dottie Scott of Glen Carbon, Ill.; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by two sisters, Mae M. Shoup, Dec. 1, 2001, and Velma B. Milner, May 23, 2007; one brother, Royd George, Jan. 31, 1996; a sister-in-law, Miriam George, April 23, 2003; a brother-in-law, Dale Scott, October 1992; and a sister-in-law, Jean Scott, in April 2007. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. John Gareis, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jerusalem United Church of Christ, in care of Cheryl Mortimer, treasurer, Rimersburg, 16248.

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