This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: va05sing Surnames: McGinnis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/486.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am a granddaughter of Merle G McGinnis. I am getting started on a family tree for my father. He is George Merle McGinnis. He is the last living child of Merle McGinnis & Effie (Taylor) McGinnis. 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 5, 2007: Arthur Cole Benninger, Seneca, formerly of Tionesta Robert E. Cann, 4355 Route 157, Venus Jane Ann Kaufman Coll, Butler Thomas M. Irwin Sr., Lakewood, N.Y., formerly of Franklin Nancy J. McDonald, 313 Jefferson St., Oil City Sheila Roxanne Murray, Knox RD Donald T. "Nut' Nuttall, 16350 Rouseville Road, Pleasantville Joan Y. Snyder, Oil City Dale J. Wolbert, Clarion RR 1, formerly of Snydersburg Arthur Cole Benninger Arthur Cole Benninger, 89, of Seneca, formerly of Tionesta, died Saturday evening, Nov. 3, 2007, in his residence. The Hile-Best Funeral Home of Seneca, Cranberry Township, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Robert E. Cann, 77, of 4355 State Route 157, Venus, died Saturday evening, Nov. 3, 2007, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born March 27, 1930, in Cranberry, he was a son of Byron I. and Mary I. Rembold Cann. Mr. Cann was a transmission specialist working on antique and older model vehicles. He enjoyed NASCAR and antique automobiles. On July 8, 1995, he married the former Shirley Simpson, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children, Debbie Ritts of New Eagle, Brenda Wise of Oil City, Herbert McNeely of Siren, Wis., Elaine Duda of Meadville, Lewis McNeely of Oil City, Mark McNeely of Florida, Ron McNeely of Franklin, Mary Hazlett of Franklin, Patti Winters of Florida and Laura Vath of Franklin; 29 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Russell Cann and George Cann; and three sisters, Carol Anchors, Virginia Cann and Ruth Deshner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Cann; three brothers, Edgar Cann, Charles Cann and John Byron Cann; and five sisters, Patricia Ziegler, Isabelle Miller, Marian Smith, Florence Sosnowski and Ardelle Meitus. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Don Boyer, pastor of the Franklin Four Square Church, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Jane Ann Kaufman Coll Jane Ann Kaufman Coll, 59, of 115 Heather Drive, Butler, mother of a Franklin resident, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Robert Nick Kaufman and Helen Eleanor Bruno Kaufman and was a 1966 graduate of Slippery Rock High School. Mrs. Coll has been employed at Woodward Inc. of Mars. She was of the Catholic faith. The love of her life was her children and grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, Chris Romanowski and husband, Jeff, of Franklin; two sons, Fred R. Coll and wife, Brook, of Apollo and Robert A. Coll and wife, Rachel, of Seguin, Texas; and six grandchildren. Jacob and Isabel Romanowski, Emily Coll, Ryan Schenk, Nicholas Coll and Joshua Coll. Mrs. Coll was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Slippery Rock, with the Rev. Mathew McClain, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Slippery Rock Cemetery, Slippery Rock. Thomas M. Irwin Sr. Thomas M. Irwin Sr. 68, of 225 W. Summit St., Lakewood, N.Y., formerly of Franklin, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in W.C.A. Hospital, Jamestown, N.Y. He had been a Lakewood resident since 1999. Born Aug. 1, 1939, in Meadville, he was the son of the late Forest B. and Alfreda Locke Irwin. He attended Franklin High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. While living in Franklin, Mr. Irwin was a self-employed construction worker and in his later years, he ran a driving service in the southern tier of New York Mr. Irwin was a member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and the Lakewood Memorial Post No. 1286, American Legion. He was married March 20, 1962, to the former Mary M. McGinnis, who preceded him in death June 2, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Thomas M. Irwin Jr. of Franklin and David L. Irwin and wife, Sandi, of Erie; four grandchildren Troy M., Todd M., Timothy M. and Devon C. Irwin, all of Franklin; and two great-grandchildren, Shania and Dillon Irwin, of Franklin. He also is survived by five sisters, Elizabeth Becka and husband, Ivan, of San Antonio, Texas, Susan McCabe and husband, Michael, of Valentia, Calif., Margaret M. Irwin of Jamestown, N.Y., Ruth Irwin Mankin and husband. Robert, of New York City and Rebecca Robbins and husband, Dale, of Lakewood, N.Y. In addition to his wife, Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by his father March 15, 1989, and his mother Jan. 22, 2000. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Linda Funeral Home, 805 W. Third St., Jamestown, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Violet A. Davidson, pastor of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville. Memorials may be made to the Jamestown Audubon Society, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, N.Y., 14701, or to the Irwin Fund of the Chautauqua Foundation, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, N.Y., 14722. Nancy J. McDonald Nancy J. McDonald, 50, of 313 Jefferson St., Oil City, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Sheila Roxanne Murray, 54, of Knox RD, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 5, 1953, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Eldean "Jerry" Williams and Gladys Williams Cooper, who resides at Knox RD. Ms. Murray had been a clerk at various stores. She enjoyed reading, gardening and mowing the lawn. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a daughter, Michele Holiday of Oklahoma; a son, Nick Holiday of Kansas; and a grandson, Hunter Holiday of Kansas. She also is survived by four brothers, Danny Williams, Don Williams, Jerry Williams and Tony Williams, all of Arizona; an aunt, Jean Stroutman of Maryland; a good friend, John Ashbaugh of Knox; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, Ms. Murray was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Eugene and Twila Bell. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church at Knox RD, officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Donald T. 'Nut' Nuttall Donald T. "Nut" Nuttall, 77, of 16350 Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, died at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born July 30, 1930, in West Hickory, he was the son of the late Theodore and Genevieve Copeland Nuttall. He was a graduate of East Hickory High School. Mr. Nuttall was employed for 35 years with GTE Sylvania in Pleasantville. His last position with the company was warehouse traffic manager until his retirement. He was a member of the Shamburg Christian Church. Mr. Nuttall loved spending time with his family and taking his dog, Lucy, for a ride in his jeep. He also enjoyed sports, hunting, traveling and shopping. He married Genevieve Kay Burt Sept. 4, 1965, in the Shamburg Christian Church of God in Pleasantville and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Kathy Wagner of Warren and Karen Hummel and husband, Paul, of Titusville; five grandchildren, Melissa Jordanski of Oil City, Terra Hummel of Travose, Courtney Dolin and husband, John, of Poca, W.Va., Andrew Hummel of Jacksonville, Fla., and Chelsey Hummel of Titusville; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Gerbrick of Montrose, Colo., and Wilma Mae Hunter of Tionesta; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nuttall was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Nuttall. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Cangelo, pastor of the Shamburg Christian Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to Shamburg Christian Church of God, 15995 Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, 16341. Joan Y. Snyder, 72, of Oil City, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 6, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Harrison & Ammy Johnson Knight. Mrs. Snyder had been a nurse's aide at the former Grandview Healthcare. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the PNA Club. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed crocheting. She first was married in 1951 to James Price, who preceded her in death in 1972. She then was married by the late Rev. Evan Giles Aug. 9, 1974, to Charles R. Snyder in Trinity United Methodist Church. He survives. Also surviving are five children, Kathi Kistler and husband, Cliff, of Seneca, Karen Winger and husband, Gene, of President, Kelly Dolby and husband, David, of Dempseytown, Kim Dunkle of Oil City and James H. Price of Albion; and 10 grandchildren, Amber, Cliff , Gene, Susan, Heather, Jodie, Jennifer, Kerry, Lisa and Edward. She also is survived by one brother, Karns "Bud" Knight of Monroe, Mich. Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by an infant grandson and a sister. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Interment will take place Wednesday in Lamey Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences will be received at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Dale J. Wolbert Dale J. Wolbert, 56, of Clarion RR 1, formerly of Snydersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007. The Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, November 3, 2007: Dorothy M. Gricks, 105 East State Road, Seneca Anella G. Koziara, 10 Maple Ave., Oil City Beverly Ann Kukla, Chula Vista, Calif., a Franklin native Willis L. Owens, Polk Getting it right - Pastor Susan L. "Sue" Bonner Dorothy M. Gricks, 86, of 105 East State Road, Seneca, died at 6:18 pm Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 22, 1921, in Van, she was a daughter of Harry F. and Lula May Alden Whitling. Mrs. Gricks did home health care. She was a member of the Victory Heights United Brethren Church. Mrs. Gricks enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening and spending time with her family. She was married July 3, 1941, to Robert F. Gricks who preceded her in death in January of 1988. Surviving are five daughters, Bonnie Beightol of Seneca, Saundra Miller and husband, James, of York, Connie Hogue of Franklin, Sue Gibson and husband, Lynn, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nancy Shontz of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Also surviving are four sisters, Mary Neal and Evelyn Heeter, both of Oil City, Alice Paup of Seneca, and Ardelle Weaver of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Gricks, who died in infancy; two brothers, John Whitling and Gerald "Jake" Whitling; and a son-in-law, the Rev. Larry Shontz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Victory Heights United Brethren Church, with the Rev. Steve Henry, assisted by Rev. Keith Mapes, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Victory Heights United Brethren Church or to the Venango County Humane Society. Anella G. Koziara, 86, of 10 Maple Avenue, Oil City, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, surrounded by her family. Born Oct. 5, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Aniela Kaminski Gill. She was married June 10, 1945, in the Assumption B.V.M. Church to John J. Koziara, who preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1972. A homemaker, Mrs. Koziara was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Rosary Society, Prime Timers and the Golden Agers. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Thomas and Linda Koziara of Pittsburgh, John and Mary Beth Koziara of Oil City, Lawrence and Beth Koziara of Strattanville, Janice and Robert Martin of Murrysville, and Terry and Mary Koziara of Greensburg. Survivors also include 11 grandchildren, Ashley and Sarah Koziara, Michael Koziara and his wife, Jen, Joseph Koziara and his wife, Hope, Susan Koziara, Kristin Koziara, Kurtis and Kortnee Koziara, and Gretta, Grace and Emma Martin; two great-grandchildren, Ella and Brady Koziara; two sisters, Anne Gill of Oil City and Josephine McGreevy of East Aurora, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Gill, Joseph Gill and John Gill; and two sisters, Sophie Brown and Mary Dibble. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave. Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph's Church Development Fund or to Assumption B.V.M. Church. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Beverly Ann Kukla, 76, of Chula Vista, Calif., died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2007, at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She was a 20-year breast cancer survivor, but succumbed to cancer after it returned earlier this year. Born Oct. 15, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Oliver B. and Gertrude Hawkins. Mrs. Kukla was a 1949 graduate of Franklin High School. She was married Dec. 26, 1948, to Theodore "Whitey" Kukla of Oil City, who survives. Beverly and Whitey moved to San Diego County in August of 1953. After several moves back and forth from Pennsylvania to California they finally decided to make California their permanent home when Whitey joined San Diego Gas and Electric as a lineman in April 1964. In November 1964 they bought a home in Chula Vista, Calif., where Beverly resided until her death. Beverly was a homemaker and was known for her M&M cookie-baking sprees. Her husband retired from SDG&E as a general foreman in August 1991, and they enjoyed traveling to places such as Canada, Carlsbad Caverns, Nashville, Florida, San Francisco, Calico Ghost Town, Yellowstone and many other places of interest. Beverly enjoyed reading, shopping, traveling and spending time with her children. Her corneas were donated to the San Diego Eye Bank for transplant and/or research purposes. She was a firm believer in eye and organ donation so that others may benefit. In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Steve Kukla and wife, Sherri, of Ocotillo Wells, Calif., and Ted Kukla Jr. of San Marcos, Calif.; six grandchildren; two great- granddaughters; and her dog, Honey. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and sister, Florence Stadtler. Inurnment will be in Tidioute Cemetery in Deerfield Township, Warren County. The family suggests memorials be made to the San Diego Hospice Foundation, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, Calif., 92103-1407, or to St. Vincent de Paul Village, 3350 E St., San Diego, Calif., 92102-3332. Willis L. Owens, 79, of Polk, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in the Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing, Erie. Born June 6, 1928, in Franklin, he was a son of Carl and Sylvia Dunlap Owens. He attended school at both Franklin and Rocky Grove and played basketball for both as and also the YMCA. Mr. Owens served with the U.S. Army in Germany after WWII, and during that time he played in USO type shows including "Guys and No Dolls." He was with the 28th Division Army Ordinance Group and at the time of his discharge was a tech sergeant. He was employed as a machinist at Joy Mining Machinery for 32 years, and was also well known as a school bus driver for the Franklin School District. He was an excellent rhythm guitar player, playing in many bands and with some of the area's best musicians. He was a member of the Franklin Moose Club, the local VFW and the IAM Local. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling but most of all he loved "his boys" and grandchildren and greatly missed his angel, Sara. He married the former Sara Loomis on April 23, 1954, and she died on May 30, 1989. Surviving are four sons, David Owens and his wife, Sally, of Polk, Randy Owens and wife, Cindy, of Rocky Grove, Michael Owens and Rodger Owens and his wife, Sue Barnes, all of Franklin; and six grandchildren, Lucas Owens of Pittsburgh, Misty Owens and friend, Jimmy Hall, of Franklin, Stephani Murdoch and her husband, Doug, of Polk, Jenifer Krenek and her husband, Greg, of North Carolina, Willie Owens of Polk and Shannon Wrhen of Rocky Grove. Survivors also include five great-grandchildren, Zachary Murdoch of Polk, Alexandra and Nicholas Krenek of North Carolina, and Sara and Jadyn Owens of Franklin; a brother, Jack Owens and his wife, Mary Lou, and their family, of Oregon. Also surviving are a brother-in-law Robert Baker and family; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Brad Loomis and his wife, Ruth, and their family, and Rich Loomis and his wife, Nancy, and their family; a very special niece, Sylvia Jackson and her family of Arizona; many cousins; his guitar playing partner, Cash Green; and a close friend, James "Raleigh" Johnson. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Helen Snyder; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Harry Kyle; sister-in-law, Ruth Baker; and great-grandson, James Michael Hall. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with his brother, Jack Owens, conducting the service. Interment will be made in Peters Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to the Visiting Nurses of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Getting it right - Pastor Susan L. "Sue" Bonner Pastor Susan L. "Sue" Bonner, 51, of New Bethlehem died Thursday morning, Nov. 1, 2007, in the Hospice House in Shippenville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem, 234 Penn St., 16242, or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House, P.O. 668, Knox, 16232.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lenoraholman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/564.673.675.723.727.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Another correction on Milton's name. It should be Milton McClellan Stewart he was named from William Milton Armagast and Dr. George Brinton McClellan Woods. Sorry about the confusion. Again thank you for the information also if there is any information you might need let me know. Lenora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: larry_bish Surnames: Armagost Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/564.673.675.723.727.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You, I have corrected my cousins name. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lenoraholman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/564.673.675.723.727.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the information one correction I would like to make is that the person you have as Melton Stewart should be Milton S. Stewart. This person is still living and I have verified the spelling. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lenoraholman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/564.673.675.723.727.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the information on the Armagost family one correction I would like to make should be instead of Melton Stewart son of Galen Stewart it should be spelled Milton. S. Stewart. He is still living and I have verified the spellong. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: larry_bish Surnames: Armagost Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/564.673.675.723.727.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1 Ancestors of Melton Stewart Generation No. 1 1. Melton Stewart He was the son of 2. Galen Stewart and 3. Nellie Elvira Armagost. Generation No. 2 2. Galen Stewart He married 3. Nellie Elvira Armagost. 3. Nellie Elvira Armagost, born Sep 12, 1902 in Pennsylvania; died May 01, 1993 in Florida. She was the daughter of 6. William Milton Armagost and 7. Cora Elmira Slaugenhaupt. Children of Galen Stewart and Nellie Armagost are: 1 i. Melton Stewart ii. James Stewart iii. Stella Mae Stewart iv. Elsie Louise Stewart Generation No. 3 6. William Milton Armagost, born Nov 23, 1864 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Dec 21, 1937 in Rimersburg, Toby Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 12. Thomas Lloyd Armagost and 13. Susanna Sarah Hepler. He married 7. Cora Elmira Slaugenhaupt 1889 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. 7. Cora Elmira Slaugenhaupt Notes for William Milton Armagost: Obit: W. M. Armagost (source and date unknown) W. Milton Armagost, for many years a well known and influential citizen of Rimersburg, died at his home there Tuesday morning, December 21, 1937 at 2:30 o'clock, following an illness of several months. He was aged 73 years and 27 days. Early last summer Mr. Armagost suffered an illness which confined him to his bed for more than a month. He recovered however, and was seemingly making a complete recovery when he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis about two months ago. Since then he had been confined entirely to his home. Monday night of this week he suffered a second stroke and his condition became critical. Friends and members of his family were summoned and he passed away early Tuesday morning. Born November 23, 1864 at Squirrel Hill, Porter township, he was a son of the late Thomas and Susana (Hepler) Armagost. Forty-eight years ago he was united in marriage to Cora Slaugenhoupt, who survives, along with two children, J. Edgar, of Rimersburg, who for years has been associated with his father in the automobile business, and Mrs. Elvara Stewart of Blawnox, Pa., along with 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Of his father's family, Mr. Armagost is survived by one brother, Harry S. Armagost, of this place, and by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mohney, also of New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Phillip Fox of Sligo, Pa. Funeral services will be held from the home in Rimersburg Thursday afternoon of this week at 2:00 o'clock, followed by interment in the Rimersburg cemetery. More About William Milton Armagost: Burial: Dec 23, 1937, Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Cause of Death: Stroke Occupation: Blacksmith, Automobile business More About William Armagost and Cora Slaugenhaupt: Marriage: 1889, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania 2 Children of William Armagost and Cora Slaugenhaupt are: i. James Edgar Armagost, born Aug 27, 1891 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 05, 1969 in Butler, Butler Twp., Butler County, Pennsylvania; married Candace Nalyne Hotaling. More About James Edgar Armagost: Burial: Mar 08, 1969, Rimersburg Mausoleum, Rimersburg, Toby Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania Occupation: Automobile business 3 ii. Nellie Elvira Armagost, born Sep 12, 1902 in Pennsylvania; died May 01, 1993 in Florida; married Galen Stewart. Generation No. 4 12. Thomas Lloyd Armagost, born Jan 22, 1825 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Jul 31, 1897 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 24. CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST, Sr. and 25. MARY NANCY SHUCK. He married 13. Susanna Sarah Hepler Apr 29, 1847 in Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. 13. Susanna Sarah Hepler, born Oct 18, 1827 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 08, 1905 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 26. Jacob Hepler and 27. Susannah Hamm. More About Thomas Lloyd Armagost: Burial: 1897, Squirl Hill, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Occupation: Blacksmith More About Susanna Sarah Hepler: Cause of Death: Gangrene to foot, amputation then complications More About Thomas Armagost and Susanna Hepler: Marriage: Apr 29, 1847, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania Children of Thomas Armagost and Susanna Hepler are: i. Emily Jane Armagost, born Feb 02, 1848 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Nov 15, 1853 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. ii. Elizabeth Clara Armagost, born Oct 02, 1849 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 08, 1853 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. iii. Mary Clara Armagost, born Sep 09, 1851 in New Bethlehem, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 12, 1913 in Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; married Franklin Doverspike Aug 14, 1873 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; born Jan 22, 1852; died Sep 10, 1918. Notes for Mary Clara Armagost: Based on remarks written by Carl Reichard in 1942. While Frank Doverspike was helping build the Reformed Church he boarded at Grandfather Armagost's and fell in love with Aunt Mary. They were married and went to housekeeping at Mudlick, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. From there they moved to the Pence farm in Clarion County, and lived there a few years. In the winter of 1884-85 they moved to Kansas. Before leaving Squirrel Hill the whole family and neighbors assembled to bid them good bye and God speed. They had four (4) children: Myrtle, Cora Alice, Harry, and Chrissie. Four (4) more were born in Kansas: Susanna, Mary, Roxie, and Frankie. My father, mother and we three (3) children took them to Lawsonham to board the train. They settled on one hundred sixty (160) acres of government land, eighteen miles from Manhattan, Kansas, which was the site of the nearest post office. They built a small house, started to farm and the first few years the drought and grasshoppers nearly starved them out. Frank was a carpenter, worked at his trade and cultivated the land that was required by the government for five (5) years to get title to the land. More About Mary Clara Armagost: Burial: Sep 1913, Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Geary County, Kansas Residence: 1905, Kansas More About Franklin Doverspike: Burial: Sep 1918, Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Geary County, Kansas 3 More About Franklin Doverspike and Mary Armagost: Marriage: Aug 14, 1873, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania iv. Sarah Agnes Armagost, born Aug 23, 1853 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 19, 1926; married Andrew Jackson Reichard 1874 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Andrew Jackson Reichard: Residence: Smithland, Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About Andrew Reichard and Sarah Armagost: Marriage: 1874, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania v. Martha Manda Armagost, born Apr 04, 1855 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 05, 1930 in California; married (1) Thomas Poliard in California; married (2) James Dallas Laughlin 1876 in Squirrel Hill, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Martha Manda Armagost: Burial: 1930, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California More About Thomas Poliard and Martha Armagost: Marriage: California vi. Elsie Lovina Armagost, born Feb 11, 1857 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jun 01, 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; married Dr. Adam Monroe Mohney 1876 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; born Dec 13, 1851. More About Elsie Lovina Armagost: Burial: Jun 1922, Rimmersburg Cemetery, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Notes for Dr. Adam Monroe Mohney: Dr. Mohney was an eminent Physician and Surgeon in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania. Adam remained under the parental roof until he attained the age of 24, but 8 years previous, he commenced teaching school, a profession he successfully followed for one decade during the winter seasons, while during the summer months he attended Corsica and West Millville normals. At the age of 26, he began reading medicine with Dr. Henry of West Millville, and subsequently was a student at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the noted institution in 1882 with the degree of M.D. From 1881 until 1887, he engaged in practice in Leatherwood, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and then to Rimersburg, where he soon succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice. Both professionally and financially, he met with success. He owned a elegant home and office in Rimersburg as well as a farm and other valuable property. Fraternally, Adam was a Royal Arch Mason, belonging to the chapter in Clarion, and was also a member of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias in Rimersburg. For 3 years he served as a elder in the Reformed Church, with which he was connected. Although a ardent Democrat, in politics he never aspired to office, preferring to give his undivided attention to his professional duties. The prominent place he won in his profession was accorded him in the recognition of his skill, ability, and the place he occupied in the social world is a tribute to that genuine worth and true nobleness of character which are universally recognized and honored. More About Dr. Adam Monroe Mohney: Occupation: Physician & Surgeon More About Adam Mohney and Elsie Armagost: Marriage: 1876, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania vii. Susanna Alice Armagost, born Jan 23, 1857 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 31, 1916 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Theodore Krotzer Feb 18, 1883 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died 1940. More About Susanna Alice Armagost: Burial: Apr 1916, Squirrel Hill Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania Religion: Reformed Church at Squirrel Hill, Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About Theodore Krotzer: Occupation: Oil Driller, Butler County, Pennsylvania 4 More About Theodore Krotzer and Susanna Armagost: Marriage: Feb 18, 1883, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania viii. Erma Christina Armagost, born Jan 15, 1861 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 21, 1950 in Silgo, Piney Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Phillip Manassah Fox Jul 03, 1887; born Feb 21, 1854 in Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jul 15, 1949 in Sligo, Piney Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Erma Christina Armagost: Burial: Sep 1950, Churchville Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About Phillip Manassah Fox: Burial: Jul 1949, Churchville Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania Residence: Sligo, Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About Phillip Fox and Erma Armagost: Marriage: Jul 03, 1887 ix. Catherine Elizabeth Armagost, born Jan 23, 1863; died Jan 28, 1965; married Christian Shick Mohney Jun 01, 1887 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Apr 23, 1960. More About Christian Shick Mohney: Occupation: Physician More About Christian Mohney and Catherine Armagost: Marriage: Jun 01, 1887, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania 6 x. William Milton Armagost, born Nov 23, 1864 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Dec 21, 1937 in Rimersburg, Toby Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Cora Elmira Slaugenhaupt 1889 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. xi. Ada Marie Armagost, born Sep 09, 1867 in Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 09, 1923 in Curllsville, Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Dr. George Brinton McClellan Woods Aug 25, 1887 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died 1940. Notes for Ada Marie Armagost: Obit: Mrs. G. B. Woods (source and date unknown) "The path of sorrow, and the path alone, Leads to the land where sorrow is unknown; No traveler ever reached that blest abode. Who found not thorns and briars in her road." It is with a sad heart that we record the departure of Mrs. Dr. G. B. Woods, who left us on the tenth day of June, 1923; but we are glad to note the fact that, with her, death had no part in, nor at the end of life's term in us. Mrs. Woods was a child of the Armagost family of Porter Twp., Clarion County, born Sept. 9, 1867. The secrets of her well ordered life, unfold the plan of kind Providence providing a parentage, devoted to the upbuilding of society, socially and morally. At the early age of 12 years Ada M., realizing the advantage of her environment, united with the Reformed church, and lived an enriched and elevated Christian life while she remained with us. On the 25th day of August, 1887, she was united in marriage to Dr. G. B. Woods, and became a helpmate in care and toil, a devoted wife, and a loving mother. In this great bereavement there is pause for rejoicing; for, in it we apprehend the Divine Finger pointing toward Heaven and Immortality. J.M.M. With the deepest of sorrow the death of one of Clarion county's choicest women is recorded, in the death of Mrs. Myra Ada Woods, wife of Dr. G. B. Woods, which took place Saturday, Sept. 9, 1923, at her home in Curllsville. For a long time Mrs. Woods had been in a somewhat critical condition from diabetes, but with a courage and fortitude of a soul that was at peace with God and man she faced the inevitable with a marvelous self control and sweetness of spirit she mingled with her friends with a cheerfulness and geniality that never had a complaint to make. The basis for this beautiful life was her adoption into the family of God and the comforting and strengthening of the presence of her Saviour given to her by the indwelling Holy Spirit. She had been a member of the Reformed Church since 12 years of age, and had always been active in Christian work. She was president of Classical Missionary Society of the Reformed Church. Her life was always "a living ! epistle known and ready" of all who knew her. For such as she "There is no death; what seems so is 5 transition." Mrs. Woods was born Sept. 9, 1867 in Clarion county, a daughter of Thomas and Susan Armagost, at Squirrel Hill, where she had her home and developed a beautiful womanhood. She was united in marriage with Dr. G. B. Woods at her home on Aug. 25, 1887, who now survives, with two children, Eugune Woods, of Sligo, and Mrs. E. E. Sayers, of Curllsville, to mourn the loss of a life companion and a wonderful mother. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Milton and H. L. Armagost; Mrs. J. D. Laughlin, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. J. B. Slaugenhoupt, Washington; Mrs. Reichard, DuBois; Mrs. Fox, Curllsville, and Mrs. Mohney, New Bethlehem. The funeral was held at her late home on June 12th, the services being conducted by Rev. A. J. Miller and Dr. J. M. McCurdy, and the beautiful committal service of the Eastern Star, of which deceased had been a faithful member, was performed by the Sligo Chapter, No. 289. More About Ada Marie Armagost: Burial: Sep 1923, Silgo Cemetery, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Notes for Dr. George Brinton McClellan Woods: George was reared on a farm where he remained until the age of 19, when he engaged in teaching public schools of his own district. During vacations he attended Clarion Collegiate Institute at Rimersburg. When he was 22 he began attending lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Maryland, with honors, being granted a gold medal, the third memorial prize, and located his practice in Leatherwood where he remained for 2-1/2 years, then went to Curllsville, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, where he remained successfully engaged in active practice. He was an enterprising and progressive citizen, and was up with the times in all that he undertook. Politically, he was a Democrat, and while not aspiring for office, did fill several minor offices including School Director and Auditor, deeming it a duty as a citizen to yield to the expressed desire of his fellow townsmen. Socially, he was a member of the Knights of Maccabees. More About Dr. George Brinton McClellan Woods: Burial: 1940, Silgo Cemetery, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Occupation: Physician & Surgeon More About George Woods and Ada Armagost: Marriage: Aug 25, 1887, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania xii. Nettie Belle Armagost, born Sep 15, 1870; died Jul 29, 1929 in Washington; married James B. Slaugenhaupt 1890 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 1942. More About James B. Slaugenhaupt: Occupation: Greenhouse Operator in Kennewick, Washington More About James Slaugenhaupt and Nettie Armagost: Marriage: 1890, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania xiii. Harry Sloan Armagost, born Sep 16, 1872 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Apr 13, 1944; married Maude O. Will Apr 29, 1897 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Harry Sloan Armagost: Occupation: Blacksmith in Pitcarin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania More About Harry Armagost and Maude Will: Marriage: Apr 29, 1897, Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania Generation No. 5 24. CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST, Sr., born 1801 in Maryland; died 1897 in New Bethlehem, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 48. JACOB ARMAGOST, Sr. and 49. MARY CROWTHER. He married 25. MARY NANCY SHUCK Abt. 1821. 25. MARY NANCY SHUCK, born 1799 in Maryland; died 1897 in New Bethlehem, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST, Sr.: 6 Burial: 1897, New Bethlehem Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About MARY NANCY SHUCK: Burial: 1897, New Bethlehem Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST and MARY SHUCK: Marriage: Abt. 1821 Children of CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST and MARY SHUCK are: i. Susan Armagost, born Mar 03, 1823 in Chester County, Pennsylvania; died Feb 26, 1904; married Emanuel M. Hepler. More About Susan Armagost: Name 2: Susanna Armagost Burial: Feb 1904, New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania 12 ii. Thomas Lloyd Armagost, born Jan 22, 1825 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Jul 31, 1897 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Susanna Sarah Hepler Apr 29, 1847 in Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. iii. Eli Armagost, born May 24, 1827 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Aug 14, 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia; married Sarah Ann Wiant May 20, 1852 in Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Notes for Eli Armagost: Eli Armagost, first sergeant, December 7, 1861, three years; commissioned second lieutenant July 4, 1863; not mustered; captured at Plymouth, N. C., April 20, 1864; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 6, 1864; grave 2956, veteran. More About Eli Armagost: Burial: Aug 1864, Andersonville Prison Grave#1956, Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia Cause of Death: Diarrhea Military service: Civil War Occupation: Master Collier More About Eli Armagost and Sarah Wiant: Marriage: May 20, 1852, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania iv. Mary Armagost, born Jan 1830 in Curllsville, Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1900; married Isaac Mohney, Sr. 1851. More About Isaac Mohney and Mary Armagost: Marriage: 1851 v. William M. Armagost, born Sep 21, 1832 in Curllsville, Monroe Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 01, 1907 in Fisher, Millcreek Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Angelina Nellie Switzer Oct 13, 1854. More About William M. Armagost: Occupation: Blacksmith More About William Armagost and Angelina Switzer: Marriage: Oct 13, 1854 vi. Lydia Armagost, born 1836 in Curllsville, Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married (1) S. M. Brian; married (2) Samuel Wolf. vii. SARA ARMAGOST, born 1838 in Leatherwood, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married SAMUEL WOLFE; born 1830 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. More About SAMUEL WOLFE: Name 2: SAMUEL WOLFE Census: 1850, Pine Creek Twp., Jefferson County, Pennsylvania viii. Christopher Stofel Armagost, Jr., born May 29, 1844 in Leatherwood, Porter Twp., Clarion County, 7 Pennsylvania; died Apr 04, 1908 in Reynoldsville, Winslow Twp., Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Ellen Pence Aug 17, 1865 in Leatherwood, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; born Feb 21, 1848 in Squirrel Hill, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 27, 1933 in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. More About Christopher Stofel Armagost, Jr.: Military: Drummer Boy (Age 12) Civil War, Pennsylvania 148th Infantry, Company K More About Christopher Armagost and Elizabeth Pence: Marriage: Aug 17, 1865, Leatherwood, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania 26. Jacob Hepler He married 27. Susannah Hamm. 27. Susannah Hamm Children of Jacob Hepler and Susannah Hamm are: i. Emanuel M. Hepler 13 ii. Susanna Sarah Hepler, born Oct 18, 1827 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 08, 1905 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Thomas Lloyd Armagost Apr 29, 1847 in Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Generation No. 6 48. JACOB ARMAGOST, Sr., born Jun 11, 1778 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 30, 1872 in Frogtown, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 96. PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST and 97. ANNA MARGARTHE BORN. He married 49. MARY CROWTHER Aug 03, 1799 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 49. MARY CROWTHER, born Mar 26, 1778 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 01, 1873 in Frogtown, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 98. NATHAN JAMES CROWTHER, Sr. and 99. POLLY ?. More About JACOB ARMAGOST, Sr.: Burial: 1872, Limestone Memorial Cemetery, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About MARY CROWTHER: Burial: 1873, Limestone Memorial Cemetery, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About JACOB ARMAGOST and MARY CROWTHER: Marriage: Aug 03, 1799, Chester County, Pennsylvania Children of JACOB ARMAGOST and MARY CROWTHER are: i. Margaret Christina Armagost1, born Aug 23, 1800 in Miles Twp., Centre County, Pennsylvania; died 1899 in Fisher, Millcreek Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married John (Wentzel) Wensel Abt. 1820; born 1796 in Pennsylvania. More About Margaret Christina Armagost: Burial: 1899, M. E. Cemetery, Fisher, Millcreek Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About John Wensel and Margaret Armagost: Marriage: Abt. 1820 24 ii. CHRISTOFEL ARMAGOST, Sr., born 1801 in Maryland; died 1897 in New Bethlehem, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married MARY NANCY SHUCK Abt. 1821. iii. Peter Armagost, born Jul 14, 1804 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died Sep 13, 1887 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Susannah Miles 1823 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; born Apr 17, 1807 in Pennsylvania; died Feb 19, 1878 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Peter Armagost: Burial: Sep 1887, Leatherwood Church Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania More About Susannah Miles: Burial: Feb 1878, Leatherwood Church Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania 8 More About Peter Armagost and Susannah Miles: Marriage: 1823, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania iv. Lavina Armagost, born Nov 08, 1806; died Dec 25, 1894; married Obediah Miles, Sr. Feb 13, 1823 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; born Nov 12, 1803; died May 08, 1881. More About Obediah Miles and Lavina Armagost: Marriage: Feb 13, 1823, Centre County, Pennsylvania v. Eli Armagost, born May 21, 1809 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died Aug 05, 1895 in Rising City, Butler County, Nebraska; married (1) Susannah Elizabeth Bowersox Feb 10, 1828; died Abt. 1840; married (2) Mary Ann Miller Abt. 1840; born May 22, 1818; died Feb 11, 1890. More About Eli Armagost and Susannah Bowersox: Marriage: Feb 10, 1828 vi. Jacob Armagost, Jr., born Jul 02, 1811 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 21, 1884 in Stephenson County, Illinois; married Roseanna Miller Abt. 1831 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. More About Jacob Armagost and Roseanna Miller: Marriage: Abt. 1831, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania vii. Elizabeth Armagost, born Dec 11, 1813; died May 30, 1896; married Jesse McCalmont. viii. Rachel Armagost, born May 08, 1818 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Jun 03, 1896 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married Daniel Weckerly Sep 19, 1833; born Feb 10, 1810 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 29, 1875 in Limestone, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Daniel Weckerly and Rachel Armagost: Marriage: Sep 19, 1833 ix. Sara Armagost, born Aug 24, 1820 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Nov 27, 1854 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married (1) John Frederick Miller Oct 08, 1835 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; married (2) Samuel Weckerly, Sr. Oct 10, 1844 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. More About Samuel Weckerly and Sara Armagost: Marriage: Oct 10, 1844, Clarion County, Pennsylvania x. Rev. Isaac Crowther Armagost, born May 12, 1823 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 10, 1899 in Chapmanville, Troy Twp., Venango County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Esther Ann McCormack; born 1833; died 1921; married (2) Elizabeth Stahlman 1846 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; born 1823 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died 1887 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Notes for Rev. Isaac Crowther Armagost: Issac was licensed to preach in 1860 and ordained in 1874. In 1854 they moved on five acres southwest of Chapmanville, in Plum Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Reverend Armagost was a pastor of the Plum & Troy Baptist Church, a member of the Plum Township school board, and served one year as Justice of the Peace. After the origional Plum and Troy Baptist building was erected, Rev. Armagost was one of the first three trustees elected in 1863. From November 1871 until November 1874 he was it's pastor. He and his wife had joined it on July 30, 1859. He was a Sunday School Superintendant. The church once closed and reopened in 1890, he briefly preached in it. After the old church burned in 1897, a new one was built nearer the community and the Reverend was a trustee in this new building right up to his death. He was also a member of the Plum Twp. school board when he lived in Plum the latter 1860's. He also served a term as Justice of the Peace, probably in Troy. He was a slim, rather small man with a white beard. Besides preaching he also farmed.He and his wife had at least 11 children, ten of whom reached maturity and married. During the mid or latter 1850's Rev. Araagost's family moved to Troy Twp. In 1864 they moved to a flat land farm later known as the Kelly Proper Farm. He bought this farm from the Luse Family for $1100.00. More About Rev. Isaac Crowther Armagost: Burial: Oct 1899, Chapmanville Cemetery, Troy Twp., Venango County, Pennsylvania Cause of Death: Brights Disease More About Isaac Armagost and Elizabeth Stahlman: 9 Marriage: 1846, Clarion County, Pennsylvania xi. Mary Ann Armagost, born Abt. 1825 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. xii. Susan Armagost, born Abt. 1829 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Generation No. 7 96. PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST2, born Dec 16, 1733 in Niederbronn, Alsace, France/Germany; died Sep 1783 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of 192. CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST and 193. AGNESIA ?. He married 97. ANNA MARGARTHE BORN 1762 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. 97. ANNA MARGARTHE BORN, born Feb 07, 1739 in Salem County, NewJersey; died Jan 05, 1796 in Near Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland. She was the daughter of 194. MICHAEL BORN and 195. ANNA MARIA SENTZ. Notes for PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST: He resided at Whiskey Bottle Farm in 1770/71 near Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland. H moved to Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland about 1771. More About PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST: Naturalization: Sep 09, 1772, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland Occupation: Farmer Probate: Apr 13, 1791, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland More About PETER ARMAGOST and ANNA BORN: Marriage: 1762, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland Children of PETER ARMAGOST and ANNA BORN are: i. Michael Armagost, born Dec 11, 1763 in Maryland; died Aug 04, 1840 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; married (1) Elizabeth Murray Abt. 1789; born Abt. 1767 in Maryland; married (2) Ruth Osbourne Abt. 1793; born Abt. 1767 in Maryland. More About Michael Armagost and Ruth Osbourne: Marriage: Abt. 1793 ii. Johannes John Armagost, born 1765 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; married Mary Magdalene Gettinger. iii. Mary Armagost, born 1767 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; died Jul 05, 1787; married John Osborn, Jr.. iv. Christophel Snows Armagost, born Dec 24, 1769 in Baltimore County, Maryland; died 1835; married (1) Nancy Ann Day; married (2) Belinda Murray. More About Christophel Snows Armagost: Name 2: Christopher Armagost v. Peter Armagost, born 1771 in Baltimore County, Maryland; married Elizabeth Doyle. vi. Adam Armagost, born Feb 12, 1776 in Baltimore County, Maryland; died 1857; married (1) Rachel Osborn; married (2) Elizabeth Zouck Vance. vii. Elizabeth Armagost, born Mar 16, 1778; married John Cox. 48 viii. JACOB ARMAGOST, Sr., born Jun 11, 1778 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 30, 1872 in Frogtown, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married MARY CROWTHER Aug 03, 1799 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ix. Margareth Armagost, born Sep 07, 1782; died Nov 08, 1782. 98. NATHAN JAMES CROWTHER, Sr., born in England. He married 99. POLLY ?. 99. POLLY ? Notes for NATHAN JAMES CROWTHER, Sr.: Was from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and fought in the American Revolutionary War, under Captain Harris Company of Williston for the latter part of the year 1782, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania 10 Archives, Volume 5, Page 664. More About NATHAN JAMES CROWTHER, Sr.: Military service: American Revolutionary War Children of NATHAN CROWTHER and POLLY ? are: i. Anna Crowther ii. Elizabeth Crowther iii. Isaac Crowther iv. John Crowther v. Nathan James Crowther, Jr., born in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. 49 vi. MARY CROWTHER, born Mar 26, 1778 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 01, 1873 in Frogtown, Limestone Twp., Clarion County, Pennsylvania; married JACOB ARMAGOST, Sr. Aug 03, 1799 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. vii. Eli Crowther, born Abt. 1796; died Jun 25, 1886. Generation No. 8 192. CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST, born 1698 in Niederbronn, Alsace, France/ Germany. He married 193. AGNESIA ?. 193. AGNESIA ?, born 1702. Child of CHRISTOPH ARMAGOST and AGNESIA ? is: 96 i. PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST, born Dec 16, 1733 in Niederbronn, Alsace, France/Germany; died Sep 1783 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; married ANNA MARGARTHE BORN 1762 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. 194. MICHAEL BORN, born Dec 30, 1696 in Eskerwiller, Alsace, France; died Dec 02, 1780 in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland. He was the son of 388. WERNER BORN and 389. ANNA ELIZABETH. He married 195. ANNA MARIA SENTZ 1738 in Alsace, France. 195. ANNA MARIA SENTZ, born Feb 07, 1708 in Tieffbach, Alsace, France; died Jan 05, 1796 in Carroll County, Maryland. More About MICHAEL BORN: Burial: 1780, Zion Lutheran Church, Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland More About MICHAEL BORN and ANNA SENTZ: Marriage: 1738, Alsace, France Children of MICHAEL BORN and ANNA SENTZ are: i. Barbara Born, married John Kniest. ii. Adam George Born, born Abt. 1732; died 1775; married Catherine Margaret Jung. 97 iii. ANNA MARGARTHE BORN, born Feb 07, 1739 in Salem County, NewJersey; died Jan 05, 1796 in Near Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland; married (1) Hans Adam Zens Bef. 1762; married (2) PETER CHRISTOPH (Arbogast) ARMAGOST 1762 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. iv. Anna Maria Born, born 1740; died 1835; married Johannes Schaurer. v. Johannes Born, born 1740; died 1817; married Maria Elizabeth Hochschilt. vi. Elizabeth Born, born 1742; died Oct 1766; married Johan Peter Utz. Generation No. 9 388. WERNER BORN He married 389. ANNA ELIZABETH. 389. ANNA ELIZABETH Child of WERNER BORN and ANNA ELIZABETH is: 194 i. MICHAEL BORN, born Dec 30, 1696 in Eskerwiller, Alsace, France; died Dec 02, 1780 in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland; married ANNA MARIA SENTZ 1738 in Alsace, France. 11 Endnotes 1. David Gray ([email protected]), Armagost/Wensel. 2. 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The Derrick, November 2, 2007: Pastor Susan L. "Sue" Bonner, New Bethlehem William C. "Buster" Geyer, Marienville Stewart J. Gregory, Lake Lucy, Tionesta Pastor Susan L. "Sue" Bonner, 51, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday morning, Nov. 1, 2007, in the Hospice House in Shippenville. Born Aug. 5, 1956, in Port Allegheny, she was a daughter of Edgar "Bud" and Joanne Bonner of Franklin and the late Margaret Johnson Bonner, who preceded her in death in 1982. She graduated in 1974 from Keystone High School in Knox. She received a bachelor of science degree in 1982 in elementary education from Asbury College. She taught in Walton, W.Va., for three years before returning to Asbury Seminary where she graduated in 1989 with a master of divinity degree. She returned home to the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. She served as an associate at the McMurray and Trinity churches from 1989-1991; served as pastor at the Kingsville/Summerville churches from 1991-1995; and associate pastor at Holiday Park from 1995-2000. She became pastor of the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem in June of 2000 and remained there until Oct. 1, 2007. In addition to her father and stepmother, she is survived by two brothers, Brent Bonner of Reidsburg and his fianc,, Christie Ferraro, of Brookville and Ken Bonner of Clarion; one sister, Teri Lutz and her husband, Roger, of Knox; five nephews, Jason Bonner, Justin Bonner, Benjamin Lutz, Nicholas Lutz and Branden Bonner; and one niece, Samantha Bonner. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. James Tubbs, district superintendent for the Franklin District, officiating. Interment will follow in the Shippenville Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery. William C. "Buster" Geyer, 92, of Marienville, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1914, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Fredrick and Margaret E. Harr Geyer. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Boatswain, a landing personnel carrier. Mr. Geyer was a retired building contractor. He was a life member of the Forest County Sportsman Club and the National Rifle Association. He also was a member of the Leo Bargarstock VFW Post in Marienville. Mr. Geyer was married Jan. 5, 1935, to Anna E. Fabus, who preceded him in death Nov. 18, 1972. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Phillips of Marienville; two sons, Paul D. Geyer of Pittsburgh and Donald Geyer and wife, Carol, of Marienville; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He also is survived by a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Geyer of Marienville; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Geyer of Marienville and Winnie Geyer of Pittsburgh; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mr. Geyer was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William James Geyer; two brothers, Fred Geyer and George Geyer; two sisters, Anna Marie Lambert and Marilyn R. "Mitzi" Geyer; a sister-in-law, Theresa Staub; one grandson, Thomas V. Phillips; one infant great-granddaughter; and one infant great-grandson. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. A prayer vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gregory Passauer presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Marienville. Stewart J. Gregory Stewart J. Gregory, 89, of Lake Lucy, Tionesta, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born Oct. 25, 1918, in Belmar, Pittsburgh, he was the son of Fred and Genevieve Blough Gregory. Mr. Gregory attended Baxter Junior High School. He served in the Army, Battery B 770th Field Artillery, and was a Tech 4. Mr. Gregory lived in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, most of his life and worked for the H.J. Heinz Co. for 271/2 years until he retired in 1958 and moved to the Fryburg-Tionesta area. He attended the Washington Chapel and was a member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. He also was a member of the VFW. Mr. Gregory was married June 7, 1952, to Dolores Michaels, who preceded him in death Sept. 30, 2004. He is survived by good friends, Joy and Charles Holt and Ellen Holt. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating.

The Derrick, November 1, 2007: Amanda L. Ace, 124 Kramer Ave., Oil City Margaret L. Say, Emlenton RD Getting it right - Robert George Armagost Amanda L. Ace, 45, of 124 Kramer St., Oil City, died at 2:41 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 27, 1962, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Beryl D. and Carol L. Oakes Ace. She was a graduate of Cranberry High School. Ms. Ace cared deeply about animals and will be missed by her puppy, Maggie Mae. Surviving are her parents, Beryl and Carol Ace of Cranberry; two sisters, Diana L. Ace of Phoenix, Ariz., and Holly J. Bitner and husband, Dennis, of Seneca; a niece, Emily Bitner, of Seneca; and her companion, Leroy Echenoz of Oil City. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Private graveside services will be held in Mount Zion Cemetery, Cranberry. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. Margaret L. Say, 81, of Emlenton RD, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Nov. 16, 1925, in Turkey City, she was the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy Jackson Best. Mrs. Say was a homemaker and was known throughout the area for her cooking. She was of the Church of God faith and taught Children's Sunday school, Youth Group, Bible school and anything involving children and church. Mrs. Say enjoyed reading, singing and collecting recipes, along with clever and religious articles. She was married Nov. 15, 1946, to Carl L.Say, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Carl L. Say Jr. and wife, Korona, of Emlenton; one daughter, Priscilla E. Reisinger and husband, George, of Callensburg; seven grandchildren, Shawn and Michael Bell and Jason, Eric, Kristi, Misty and Jonathan Say; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Liam, Colin, Addison, Elizabeth and Nathan. She also is survived by two brothers, Donald Jackson of Texas and Robert Jackson of Knox. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Say was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rachael Reisinger. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Turkey City Church of God with the Rev. Tom Hannold officiating. Interment will follow in St. Petersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rachael Reisinger Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Keystone High School, 700 Beatty Ave., Knox, 16232. Getting it right - Robert George Armagost Robert George Armagost, 41, of 160 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 2007, in his residence. Among his survivors are two stepbrothers, Robert Griffin Jr. of Florida and Kevin Griffin and wife, Julie, of Titusville, and a stepsister, Pammy Witherow and husband, Rick, of Franklin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mstuartbarrentin Surnames: Stuart, Weed Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2893/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Phoebe Weed the Second wife of Dr. John Barr Stuart, and mother to atleast two of his children. According to census she was born in New York State 13 Apr 1814 and died 24 Apr 1896 in Sugar Hill, Jefferson Co., Pa. She is buried in Callensburg, Clarion Co., Pa. next to John Barr Stuart who was killed in an accident 20 Jan 1856. The children which she either raised or birthed are: Eugene Cromwell Stuart, Clarence Stuart, Mary Stuart, Cassius H. Stuart, Parmella Stuart, Francis Jane Stuart, and Gazzam Stuart. John B. Stuart's first wife was a Hannah Gates. Any help is much appreciated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joan f Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/683.3.2.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Charles Ditz (dietz) was born about 1848 in Elbeuff France, I am looking for his father or other family. They arrived in NY 1875, and I find them in the 1880 US census in Shulkill County, his wife was rosena and he had children and way a shoemaker. In his Obituary it said his father was Adam. Thanks Joan 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, October 31, 2007: Robert George Armagost, 160 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City John R. Carling, Barth Lane, Tylersburg Alice LaVerne Hornberger, Madison Road, Templeton, formerly of Rimer Hill Jessie E. Hubauer, Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Georgianna McNutt, South Third Avenue, Clarion Helen M. Packard, New Bethlehem Margaret L. Say, Emlenton RD Robert George Armagost, 41, of 160 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City, died unexpectedly in his residence late Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 2007. Born May 9, 1966, in Titusville, he was the son of Robert M. Armagost and Janet L. Gibson Griffin. Mr. Armagost attended the Oil City schools. He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Armagost was an over-the-road truck driver for Klapec Express on Upper Seneca Street, Oil City. An avid Steelers fan , he enjoyed hunting , the outdoors and driving his truck. He also played on the Shamrock Tavern softball team. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Janet L. and Robert Griffin of Oil City; his father and stepmother, Robert M. and Kathleen Armagost of Oil City RD; one sister, Sherry Armagost of Philadelphia; paternal grandparents, Geraldine and Lloyd Rumbaugh of Tionesta; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Laurie and Bob Zuck of Oil City, Tina and Mark McManigle, James and Maggie Vanderhoof and Richard Armagost, all of Erie, Joshua Orsino of Seneca and Kamille Luce of Oil City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Bernice Gibson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. John R. Carling, 79, of Barth Lane, Tylersburg, died Tuesday Oct. 30, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born April 6, 1928, in New Brighton, he was the son of Alfred and Ethel Grimes Carling. He was a Navy veteran and served at the end of World War II. Mr. Carling lived in Beaver, Brighton Township, most of his life and worked as a grinder at Standard Steel Specialty in Beaver Falls. He was a member of the New Brighton American Legion Post No. 19. Mr. Carling was devoted to his family and he loved the Lord Jesus. On July 23, 1950, he married Wilma Jane Jones, who survives. They moved to the Tylersburg area in 1990 when he retired. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Hazel Cornuet and husband, Pastor Earl Cornuet,of Seneca, Becky Quigley and husband, Rick, of Beaver and Luvona Whittaker and husband, Charles, of Tulsa Okla.; one son, John R Carling Jr. and wife, Vera, of Beaver; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Ruthie Winston of Darlington and Lois Carson of North Carolina; and one brother, Howard "Sid" Carling of Orlando. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carling was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, Daniel and Robert Carling, and one sister, Marian DeMailo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Four Mile Presbyterian Church in Ohioville, Pa., with Pastor Martin Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses, 305 Main St., Knox, 16232. The Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg is in charge of arrangements. Alice LaVerne Hornberger, 82, of Madison Road, Templeton, formerly of Rimer Hill, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following a lingering illness. Born March 28, 1925, in Eldorado, Butler County, she was the daughter of the Rev. B.F. Sedwick and Emily Anderson Sedwick. She attended the Tidal School. Mrs. Hornberger retired as a dietician from Armsdale in Kittanning after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Hornberger enjoyed cooking, painting and making crafts with her daughters. She was married in West Virginia Oct. 7, 1941, to William H. Hornberger, who preceded her in death June 16, 1993. Surviving are five sons, David H. Hornberger and wife, Joyce, of Spring Grove, Thomas A. Hornberger and wife, Shirley of Rimer Hill, Templeton, R. Dean Hornberger of Sligo, Benjamin P. Hornberger and wife, Robin, of Adrian and Brian L. Hornberger and wife, Tammy, of Templeton; two daughters, Sandra L. Anderson and husband, Edward, of Templeton and Dianne D. Hawk and husband, Brice, of Rimersburg; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, the Rev. George Sedwick and wife, Mildred, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, the Rev. Dale Sedwick and the Rev. William Sedwick; two sisters, Marie Garner and Evelyn Switzer; and one son, William Edward Hornberger, Sept. 1, 1993. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Church of God of Prophecy, New Athens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Thomas Kelley, pastor of the Church of God in Karns City, officiating. Interment will follow in the Tidal Union Cemetery, Armstrong County. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 133B W. Main St., Clarion, 16214. Jessie E. Hubauer, 91, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Township, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2007, in her residence. Born May 31, 1916, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Edward M. and Rosa Gearhart Swarm. She was a graduate of Clarion High School and graduated from Clarion Normal School, now Clarion University, where she earned her teaching degree. In her early years, Mrs. Hubauer taught at the Daisy Hill School, a one-room schoolhouse in Clarion Township. She started teaching in 1960 at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School and retired there in the 1970s as a first-grade teacher. Her teaching career spanned 26 years. Mrs. Hubauer was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed latch hook, quilting and crocheting, along with doing yard work, mowing and playing the organ and piano. Mrs. Hubauer was married Aug. 16, 1943, to Joseph E. Hubauer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Joseph H. Hubauer and wife, Bonnie, of Monongahela, Bernie Milliron of Frogtown, Carolyn Silvis of Summerville, Mary Minich and husband, Donald, of Sligo, Fred Hubauer and wife, Jan, of Brookville and Jack Hubauer and wife, Bonnie, of Strattanville; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hubauer was preceded in death by one son, Edward J. Hubauer; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Shannon; one brother, Harry Swarm; and one sister, Jenny Bish. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Rockton Cemetery in Rockton. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Box 668, Knox, 16232. Georgianna McNutt, 73, of South Third Ave., Clarion, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1934, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Walter and Naomi Baumgardner Gustwick. Mrs. McNutt was a homemaker and also was employed at Uppers & Downers and at the First National Bank. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. On June 29, 1958, she married Ralph Edwin McNutt, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Naomi Gustwick of Strattanville; one daughter, Melissa McNutt of Clarion; and three sisters, Dana Reitz of Strattanville, Virginia Bennett of Elkhart, Ind., and Geraldine Lander of Marienville. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Gustwick. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Helen M. Packard Helen M. Packard, 86, of New Bethlehem, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville. Born May 21, 1921, in Wexford, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Margaret E. Brown Stadelmyer. She attended St. Alfonse Catholic School in Wexford and graduated from St. Benedict Academy. Mrs. Packard was a homemaker and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem where she had been in charge of the religious education programs for more than 25 years. She had many hobbies including sewing, baking and reading. Her greatest love was spending time with her friends and family, especially her family gatherings at Christmas Mrs. Packard was an avid golfer and bowled in numerous leagues. She was married in Long Beach, Calif., July 1, 1944, to Harlow M. Packard Jr., who died Aug. 4, 2002. Surviving are four daughters, Margaret A. Packard of Jeanette, C. Jean Miller and husband, Roger, of South Bethlehem, Marilyn J. Mitchell and husband, Lee, of Erie and Annette L. Smith of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Andrea Harriman, Julie Allen, Kristen Young, Bryce Miller, Ryan and Laura Snyder, Matthew and Dara Mitchell and Jedediah, Caitlin and Gabrielle Smith; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Grant Harriman, Joshua and Jacob Allen and Mackenzie and Abby Young. She also is survived by a brother, Harry Stadelmyer and wife, Millie, of Warrendale; a sister-in-law, Ann Stadelmyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Packard was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan I. Snyder; two sisters, Sister M. Noel Stadelmyer and Evelyn Stadelmyer; and a brother, William Stadelmyer. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem with the Rev. William Laska, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Church, 201 Washington St, New Bethlehem, 16242, or to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Margaret L. Say Margaret L. Say, 81, of Emlenton RD, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Brookville Hospital following an illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LeaSteele Surnames: Dtiz, Eisenman, Schill, Hartle Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/683.3.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Charles P Ditz born 21 Jan 1906 in Knox Twp., Clarion Co., PA, died 29 Dec 2002 in Clarion Co. Married Lorena Schill. Son of John Ditz and Anna Olcus. 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, October 30, 2007: Robert G. Armagost, Petroleum Center Road, Plumer, Oil City Jerry L. "Gorilla" Clemens, South Bethlehem Jessie E. Hubauer, Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion David L. Hoffman, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Franklin Joseph Obrok, 303 Orange St., Oil City, formerly of Pittsfield RD 2, Sanford Helen M. Packard, New Bethlehem Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Garbien Puleo, Oil City and Erie Edgar Jewell Stitt, Sligo, formerly of Kellettville and Tionesta RD Robert L. Wynkoop, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Clarion County Robert G. Armagost Robert G. Armagost, 41, of Petroleum Center Road, Plumer, Oil City, died unexpectedly in his home. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Jerry L. "Gorilla" Clemens, 61, of South Bethlehem, died Sunday evening, Oct. 28, 2007, in his home following an illness. Born Jan. 30, 1946, in Distant, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Michiline Clemens. He was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Clemens was employed by Clarion University for 30 years prior to his retirement. He was an avid golfer and snow skier. Mr. Clemens married Carol Gould Dec. 3, 1967, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Annette King and husband, Todd, of New Bethlehem; and one granddaughter, Macy King of New Bethlehem. He also is survived by three sisters, Millie Dawson, Louise Snyder and Mona Henry, all of New Bethlehem; his father-in-law, James Gould and his friend, Ruby Bailey, both of New Bethlehem; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Clemens was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Richard Clemens. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. today in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. James Swogger officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Armstrong County VNA Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, 16001. David L. Hoffman, 79, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home where he had resided since March 2004. Born Jan. 3, 1928, near Dillsburg, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Lydia L. Bucher Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman served in the United States Army in 1946 and 1947. In 1952, he graduated from Penn State with a degree in civil engineering and was registered as a professional engineer in Pennsylvania from 1960 through 1997. He began his career with Capitol Engineering Corp. in Dillsburg and moved to Franklin in 1966 to become a district bridge engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He also worked for other engineering firms in Northwest Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Pittsburgh and New York City. When his children were young, Mr. Hoffman served as committee chairman and Cub master for Cub Scout packs in Dillsburg and Franklin. He also served as Booster Club president and financial director for the Twin City Imperials Drum and Bugle Corps. Before his health failed, Mr. Hoffman enjoyed golfing, pitching horseshoes and running in 5K races. His mother and he passed down to their children and grandchildren the family passion for the game of pinochle, which he was still able to play until a few months ago. On April 5, 1950, he married Mary Anna Lauer, who preceded him in death June 10, 1995. Surviving are his six children, Linda Hoffman of Gettysburg, Douglas Hoffman and wife, Barbara, of Camp Hill, Jere Hoffman of Sarasota, Fla., Branden Hoffman of St. Paul, Minn., Brian Hoffman of Castle Rock, Colo., and Lisa Dillion of Rouseville; 10 grandchildren, Lane and Jessi DeLong, Brooke Wentworth Brown, Julie Dillion Amsdell, Andrew, Adam, Ramona, Bradley, Nicole and Cory Hoffman; and one great-granddaughter, Layla Grace DeLong. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his only sibling, his sister, Mae Leathery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Gresick, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, P.O. Box 319, Hollidaysburg, 16648. Jessie E. Hubauer Jessie E. Hubauer, 91, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2007, in her home. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Joseph Obrok Joseph Obrok, 90, of 303 Orange St,. Oil City, formerly of Pittsfield RD 2, Sanford, died at 11:41 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 17, 1917, in Jamisonville, he was the son of Frank and Frances Obrok. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a MP in Norfolk, Va. Mr. Obrok was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where he was a foreman. He was a member of the Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Obrok enjoyed his dogs and riding motorcycles. His wife, Erna (Neitzel) Obrok, died April 4, 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Nelson and husband, Randy, of North East and Sandy Donaldson of Endicott, N.Y.; a grandson and granddaughter, Joseph Nelson and Katie Nelson of North East; grandsons, Jon, Matt, and Tyler Donaldson of Endicott, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Inc., 54 W. Main St., Youngsville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor Brian Eiss of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. A graveside service will be held in Sanford Cemetery. The online guest book may be signed at www.mckinneyfuneral.com. The family suggests memorials be made to the Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Helen M. Packard Helen M. Packard, 86, of New Bethlehem, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville. The Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Virginia Elizabeth 'Ginny' Garbien Puleo Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Garbien Puleo of Oil City and Erie, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in The Corry Manor. Born July 30, 1923, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Garbien. Mrs. Puleo took great delight in the lives and talents of her eight grandchildren. She had an infectious smile, a spirited laugh and a love for life that "the Gang" will forever treasure. Surviving are a son, Stephen Michael Puleo and wife, Diane, of Oil City; a daughter, Patricia Candace Henry and husband, Richard, of Union City; eight grandchildren, Christopher Michael Puleo and wife, Kristine, Matthew Joseph Puleo, Valerie Toscano and husband, Nicholas, Anthony Costa and wife, Robyn, Michael Costa and wife, Gretchen, Timothy Costa and wife, Carol, Anne Lefebre and husband, David, and Andrew Costa; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph J. Garbien and his wife, Josephine, of Franklin. No calling hours will be observed. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Teresa Catholic Church, 9 Third Ave., Union City, with the Rev. Thomas Suppa presiding. The Glenn Funeral Home, 62 S. Main St., Union City, is in charge of arrangements. In tribute to her great love of animals, the family suggests donations be made to a local humane society or animal shelter. Edgar Jewell Stitt, 79, of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, formerly of Kellettville and Tionesta RD, died at 9:03 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital following a period of failing health. Born May 2, 1928, in Cherry Run, Clarion County, he was the son of Jesse Jewell Stitt and Ruth Ellen Greenawalt Stitt. He attended the Cherry Run Elementary School. Mr. Stitt retired as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Stitt enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was married in Grove City Sept. 21, 1956, to the former Marilyn Ruth Hodil, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Clinton Jewell Stitt and wife, Rebecca, of Sligo, Jesse Leonard Stitt of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Todd Raymond Stitt and wife, Wanda, of Lake Lucy; two daughters, Ruth Ann Haibach of Youngsville and Lori Ann Mattson of Toledo, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Connell Stitt of Petrolia and Gary Stitt and wife, Patricia, of West Sunbury; three sisters, Mrs. Miriam Shook of Sligo, Mrs. Edna Swartfager of Knox and Mrs. Marjorie Horner and husband, Lanny, of Dutch Hill; and a brother-in-law, Cleo A. Hawk of Sligo. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stitt was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Patricia Hawk, March 22, 2006; a brother, Ronald Stitt, January of 1996; and a son-in-law, Michael Mattson, Oct. 10, 2004. A private family viewing was held in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Private interment took place in the Sligo Cemetery. Memorial set for Robert L. Wynkoop A memorial service for Robert L. Wynkoop, 93, a former Clarion County resident who died recently in Long Beach, Calif., will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Salem Community Building. Born Jan. 18, 1914, in Madison Township, Clarion County, he was the son of George and Maude Summerville Wynkoop. He entered the U.S. Army and served with the 29th Coast Artillery in Hawaii and was honorably discharged in September 1939. Mr. Wynkoop was an electrician by trade and owned and operated one of the first TV and radio shops in Clarion County for many years. He moved to California in 1963 and for more than 30 years was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 12. He designed and built control systems for the concrete and aggregate industry. Mr. Wynkoop was married to Helen E. Reedy, who died in 1996. Surviving are his second wife, Josephine, of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Nancy A. Beary of Columbiana, Ohio, and Katy L. Burns of New Bethlehem; and a son, Robert J. Wynkoop of Knox. He also is survived by a brother, Ralph Wynkoop, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and David Wynkoop, and three sisters, Georgia Shreckengost, Mary Della Chandler and Ruby Fennel.

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The Derrick, October 29, 2007: Esther L. Bahnsen, Grove City, formerly of Clintonville and Kennerdell Jerry L. Clemens, South Bethlehem Kristie Y. Goughler, 306 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin Joseph Obrok, 303 Orange St., Oil City Claude M. Phipps, Grove City, formerly of Clintonville Margaret V. "Peg" Smith, 551 Smith Road, Sandy Lake James A. "Woody" Wood, 4373 Old Route 8 North, Titusville Esther L. Bahnsen Esther L. Bahnsen, 86, of Trinity Living Center, Grove City, since Feb. 18, 2004, formerly of Clintonville and Kennerdell, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, after an extended illness. Born March 27, 1921, in North Side, Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Clyde A. Clever and Henrietta Neuner. She attended the Herron Public School and graduated from Schenley High School in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Bahnsen had worked for more than 18 years at the Kennerdell Music and Art Festival, having served on the governing board. She was a member of the Clintonville Presbyterian Church and previously was a 25-year member of the Kennerdell Church of God. Mrs. Bahnsen was a member of the AARP in Clintonville and the Senior Citizens at the Scrubgrass Grange in Lisbon for more than 15 years. She was a devoted housewife. Mrs. Bahnsen was married May 4, 1946, to Herman P. Bahnsen, who died April 29, 1980. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bahnsen was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde A. Clever and Samuel B. Clever, both formerly of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon today in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at noon today in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Hughes of the New Covenant Church in West Freedom, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Community Food Pantry, P.O. Box 353, Clintonville, 16372. Jerry L. Clemens, 61, of South Bethlehem, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in his home following an illness. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Kristie Y. Goughler, 49, of 306 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in the home of her parents surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 26, 1958, in Franklin, she was the daughter of William and Marjorie Sutley Orr. She was a 1977 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. As her health permitted, she attended the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting with members of her family. She loved spending quality time with her family and will be remembered as a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren. She was very creative in home decorating and landscaping around her home. Surviving, in addition to her parents of Franklin, are her daughter, Michelle Orr Shaderline, and five grandchildren, Shauna, Jenna, Jeffrey, Tristin and Shawn, all of Franklin. She also is survived by two brothers and their wives, Jeff and Lisa Orr and Larry and Debra Orr, and a sister, Brenda Rhodes and fianc,, Sam Rice, all of Franklin; three nieces, Lisa and Amanda Orr and Amy Domres; and two nephews, Kevin Orr and Thomas Rhodes Jr. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Opal Orr; and her maternal grandparents, Elmer and Dessie Sutley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Boyer officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery, Canal Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church New Building Fund, 869 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin, 16323. Joseph Obrok Joseph Obrok, 90, of 303 Orange St., Oil City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The McKinney Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. in Youngsville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Claude M. Phipps, 97, of Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, since 2000, formerly of Clintonville, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, after a brief illness. Mr. Phipps had lived at Clintonville for more than 60 years prior to moving to Grove City. Born Nov. 12, 1909, in Irwin Township, Venango County, he was the son of Lowry Phipps and Alma Surrena. He attended the public school in Irwin Township and also attended Wesley High School located in Wesley. He was a graduate of Grove City High School. Mr. Phipps had worked as a machinist at Cooper Energies-Cooper Cameron in Grove City until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Clintonville where he was active as a deacon and attending Sunday school in earlier years. Mr. Phipps enjoyed gardening and yard work and hunting in earlier years and most of all his family and grandchildren. He was married June 6, 1934, to Olive L. McElroy, who preceded him in death Sept. 18, 1993. Surviving are one son, James W. Phipps and wife, Charlotte L., of Grove City; three grandchildren, Mrs. Patrick (Sharon) Stone of Butler, the Rev. Richard J. Phipps and wife, Marsha, of West Mifflin and Randy E. Phipps and wife, Rita, of Perrysburg, Ohio; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Stone and Tyler Stone of Butler, McKenna and Abby Phipps of West Mifflin and Kade Phipps of Perrysburg, Ohio. He also is survived by two brothers, Paul Phipps of Grove City and Andy Phipps of California. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Phipps was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille McNeese and Donna Phipps. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard J. Phipps of Homestead Park United Methodist Church, West Mifflin, grandson of Mr. Phipps, officiating. Interment will follow in the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville. Margaret V. "Peg" Smith, 90, of 551 Smith Road, Sandy Lake, Mill Creek Township, died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Grove City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born June 27, 1917, in Grove City, she was the daughter of Jesse E. and Twila J. Snyder Gardner. She was a 1935 graduate of Grove City High School and attended Grove City College. For many years, Mrs. Smith, along with her husband, Robert M. Smith, owned and operated Smith Dairy Farm of Mill Creek Township, now owned and operated by their son, Steve. She also was the Mill Creek Township tax collector for many years. Mrs. Smith enjoyed music and was a member for many years of the Mel-O-Dears Barbershop Quartet which sang locally. She was a faithful and active member of the New Lebanon Community Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and helped with Bible school. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and liked quilting. She was married June 22, 1938, to Robert S. Smith, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2000. They were married for 61 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William L. (Janet S.) Hovis of Cochranton, Mrs. Carl G. (Judy S.) Twilla of Carlton and Mrs. Dennis (Shirley S.) Newberry of Las Vegan, Nev.; one son, Steven G. Smith and wife, Donna, of Carlton; three grandchildren, Mrs. David (Jill) Musser of State College, Jason S. Trubic and wife, Tammy, of Sandy Lake and Mrs. Michael (Julie) Thumann of Cincinnati, Ohio; 10 stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Mabel Uber of Slippery Rock. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Heckman and Mary Grace Canon. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of the church, and the Rev. William C. Merritt, pastor of the Milledgeville Community Christian Church, co-officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake, 16145, or to Sandy Lake Alliance Church, P.O. Box 27, Sandy Lake, 16145. James A. 'Woody' Wood James A. "Woody" Wood, 67, of 14373 Old Route 8 North, Titusville, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, in his residence. Born April 26, 1940, in Titusville, he was the son of the late Conard and Marian Brickner Wood. He was a 1958 graduate of Titusville High School. Mr. Wood was employed as an electrician most of his career with IBEW Union No. 712. He also previously worked as a union welder and built race car engines in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida. He was an avid race car driver and was known locally as the driver of the "Black Widow." He raced at Tri City Speedway, Erie, Stateline, Sharon, Knox and Raceway 7. He also was a road racer at the Nelson Ledges in Ohio. Mr. Wood was an avid pistol shooter and was a member of the Gem City Sportsman's Club in Harborcreek and also was a member of the Isaac Walton Sportsman's Club in Oil City. Surviving are a sister, Susan Fry and husband, Robert, of Titusville; his fianc,e, Patricia Klus-Owens of Erie; two nieces, Cricket Tracey and husband, Ken, and Jennifer "Pooh" Fry and Will Kinney; a nephew, Conard "Skeeter" Fry and wife, Bonnie; several cousins including Betty Hollabaugh and husband, Joe, and Jeannette Ensle, all of Titusville; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. No public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Breedtown Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Kinnear officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St, Titusville, 16354, or to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. James A. 'Woody' Wood James A. "Woody" Wood, 67, of 14373 Old Route 8 North, Titusville, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, in his residence. Born April 26, 1940, in Titusville, he was the son of the late Conard and Marian Brickner Wood. He was a 1958 graduate of Titusville High School. Mr. Wood was employed as an electrician most of his career with IBEW Union No. 712. He also previously worked as a union welder and built race car engines in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida. He was an avid race car driver and was known locally as the driver of the "Black Widow." He raced at Tri City Speedway, Erie, Stateline, Sharon, Knox and Raceway 7. He also was a road racer at the Nelson Ledges in Ohio. Mr. Wood was an avid pistol shooter and was a member of the Gem City Sportsman's Club in Harborcreek and also was a member of the Isaac Walton Sportsman's Club in Oil City. Surviving are a sister, Susan Fry and husband, Robert, of Titusville; his fianc,e, Patricia Klus-Owens of Erie; two nieces, Cricket Tracey and husband, Ken, and Jennifer "Pooh" Fry and Will Kinney; a nephew, Conard "Skeeter" Fry and wife, Bonnie; several cousins including Betty Hollabaugh and husband, Joe, and Jeannette Ensle, all of Titusville; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. No public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Breedtown Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Kinnear officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St, Titusville, 16354, or to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements.

The Derrick, October 27, 2007: Erika E. Bueter, The Caring Place, Franklin, and formerly of Ellwood City and Oil City Ruth Ann Hagan, 315 Bissell Ave., Oil City Dorothy I. Smith, 930 East Park Ave., Columbiana, Ohio and formerly of Broadwood Towers, New Bethlehem Getting it right - Marian L. Edwards Erika E. Bueter Erika E. Bueter, 86, a resident of The Caring Place in Franklin and formerly of Ellwood City and Oil City, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Dec. 28, 1920 in Germany, she was a daughter of Johann and Antonia Marcenak Kretschmer. Mrs. Bueter lived in Ellwood City from 1951 to 1985 where she had done janitorial work at Evans Forge and for 19 years cared for Mrs. Ralph Evans' home. She attended St. Stephen Church and Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City and most recently attended the First Church of God of Franklin. Mrs. Bueter played in the bell choir at The Caring Place. On Nov. 18, 1940 she married Frantz Bueter, who preceded her in death in 1957. She is survived by a daughter Roswitha Dixon and her husband Raymond of Wexford; a granddaughter, Rebecca Howard and her husband Ryan and their son Logan of Norfolk Mass., and several nieces and nephews in Germany. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Hans Reiner Bueter, an infant daughter, three brothers and one sister. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at The Caring Place in Franklin. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at The Caring Place with the Rev. John R. Friggle and the Rev. James R. Leichliter officiating. Interment will be in Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Ellwood City. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials contributions be made to Grace United Methodist Church, the First Church of God of Franklin or The Caring Place. Ruth Ann Hagan Ruth Ann Hagan, 60, of 315 Bissell Ave., Oil City, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie. Born June 10, 1947 in Erie, she was the daughter of Joseph A. and Rosalie Range. Formerly of Erie, Mrs. Hagan lived in the Oil City area for the past 25 years. She had worked as a bartender while living in Erie and has worked as a private family caregiver in Franklin. Mrs. Hagan was of Protestant faith and had attended the First Church of God in Oil City. She enjoyed making afghans and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren. On March 28, 1965, she married Donald L. Hagan, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Donald A. Hagan of Franklin and Jody L. Hagan of Oil City; one daughter, Cynthia L. Hagan of Franklin; one brother, Roger Range of Centennial, Colo.; six grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bonnie Stoudt, associate pastor at the First Church of God in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Dorothy I. Smith, 94, of 930 East Park Ave., Columbiana, Ohio and formerly of Broadwood Towers in New Bethlehem, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Parkside Healthcare Center in Columbiana. Born May, 26, 1913 in Mudlic in Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Hudson and Tannie Shaffer Smith. Ms. Smith was a laborer for Char-Val Candies in New Bethlehem for 40 years. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of God in Fairmont City where she was church clerk for 39 years. Ms. Smith is survived by two nieces, Shirley Snyder of Columbiana, whom she raised from birth, and Mary Jane McGarrity of New Bethlehem; and a brother, Charles Vern Smith of Columbiana. She is also survived by many great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Laura Bailey, and two brothers, Mervin Smith and Hudson Smith Jr. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Harold Crawford, the Rev. Kate Reitz and Carol Brown officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Getting it right - Marian L. Edwards Marian L. Edwards, 82, of Waterston Road, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in the Hospice House, Shippenville. She is survived by several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, including a granddaughter, Audra Favre.