The Derrick, September 19, 2007: Charles Lloyd Burdett, Stoneboro Joan Freas, South Seventh Avenue, Clarion Thomas Carson Osborn, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Riverside Drive, Oil City Fred H. Strus, Girard, formerly of Oil City Charles Lloyd Burdett, 78, of 1061 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Hendersonville, Worth Township, Stoneboro, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 11, 1928, in Rocky Grove, Venango County, he was the son of Herbert L. and Cora I. Kilgore Burdett. Mr. Burdett attended the former Sandy Lake High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Occupational Forces in Germany. In early years, Mr. Burdett worked at Cooper-Bessemer in Grove City, Meadow Gold Dairy of Sandy Lake and Tassa Coal Co. and retired in 1990 from PennDOT where his co-workers knew him as "Burdie" after many years of service as a mechanic. Mr. Burdett was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and served as a greeter. He was an avid gardener, loved working with his hands and could do most anything. Mr. Burdett loved music and played the fiddle, mandolin and guitar and used to play for square dances. He also loved to read and spend time with his family. He was married March 17, 1956, to Geraldine M. Glas, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Debra S. Burdett Schaefer and husband, David, of New York City; three sons, Michael L. Burdett and wife, Pamela, of Stoneboro, Russell D. Burdett and wife, Valerie, of Hadley and Thomas J. Burdett of Sandy Lake; three granddaughters, April, Kathleen and Jessica Burdett. He also is survived by one brother, William Burdett and wife, Shirley, of Stoneboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Weaver and Louella Hamler. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of Methodists United in Faith, and the associate pastor, the Rev. Susan Hoover, co-officiating. The interment and committal service will be held in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Joan Freas, 89, of South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in County Place Heathcare, Crossville, Tenn. Born Jan. 7, 1918, in Akron, Pa., she was the daughter of Lester and Lucy Matthews Kroh. Mrs. Freas worked five to seven years for Citizen's Trust Co in Clarion and worked three years for Clarion Area High School doing clerical work. She also was a homemaker. She was active in Girl Scouts, was on the Clarion Library Board for 10 years and was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Freas was married July 10, 1941, to John E. Freas who preceded her in death March 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters, Lucy J. Elder and husband, Timothy, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Florence Jane Pinkham and husband, George, of Clark Range, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Nathaniel Elder, Capt. Mitchell Elder, Darrick Elder, Amy Joann Yoder and Johnathan Pinkham; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Freas was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Jack Kroh; and one sister, Jean Doverspike. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, 16214. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Harold Jacobson officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Thomas Carson Osborn, 81, formerly of Riverside Drive, Oil City, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio where he had lived for four years with his son. Born April 28, 1926, in Oil City, he was the son of Joseph and Nina Osborn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Mr. Osborn was a member of the Oil City Moose Club and the Eagles Club. He was married Jan. 6, 1951, to M. Ruth Farrell who died in 2004. Survived are three children, Thomas J. Osborn and Karen Sue Osborn, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert C. Osborn and wife, Joyce, of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Thomas D. Osborn and wife, Ruth, Eric Krause and wife, Beth, and Ruth, Joshua and Joanna Krause and Robert and Mathew Osborn; and great-grandchildren, Joshua Osborn, Kayle and Madelyn Krause. He also is survived by a sister, Jane Cummings of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Osborn was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald L. and Joseph M. Osborn. The family is planning a memorial graveside service in November in Oil City. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oil City Library or to the James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave. Columbus, Ohio, 43201. Arrangements are in charge of the Southwick-Good & Fortkamp Funeral Chapel, 3100 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to southwickfuneral.com. Fred H. Strus Fred H. Strus, 91, a resident of Pleasant Ridge Manor, Girard, formerly of Oil City, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday Sept. 17, 2007, in his residence. Born Aug. 18, 1916, in Oil City, he was the son of John and Martha Palycia Strus. Mr. Strus attended St. Joseph schools and was of the Catholic faith. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 214th Anti Aircraft Artillery Group in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Following the war, Mr. Strus moved to Erie where he worked as a machinist until he retired. Surviving are five nieces and nephews and their spouses, Thomas J. "Tim" Strus Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Oil City, James and Oi Strus of Severna Park, Md., Mary Mauro of Lower Burrell, Joyce and David Shull of Fairview and Julie Idzi of Oil City; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Strus was preceded in death by Thomas J. and Eileeen Strus Sr., Michael and Leo Strus, John and Anna Boczon and John and Catherine Idzi. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery with full military honors provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at reinselfuneralhome.com.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LeaSteele Surnames: Mclaine/Mclain/Beer(s)/Black Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/10.127.125.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just noticed your posting on the Mclain/Mclaine family. Especially David Mclain and Matilda Ellen Reed. I was wondering if anyone has information on their son Joseph William Mclain and his family. He was born Apr 1869 in Highland Twp., Clarion Co and died sometime after 1930 in Clarion. He was married to Nannie Belle Beer June 1900. They are shown with his mother Ellen Mcclain. Nannie died 1916 in Pittsburgh. She left five sons, Charles Chester, David Scott, Russell William, Donald L., and Ray Lindsey. Nannie Belle was the daughter of Scott Aaron Beer(s) and Sara Frances Jones. My relationship is thorugh the Beer(s) side of the family. I also show that Joseph William never remarried and he is seen thorough out the census by his brothers, Rufus and John Burton. Any information would be greatly 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.

The Derrick, September 18, 2007: Joan Freas, Tennessee, formerly of South Seventh Avenue, Clarion Vera Helen Montgomery, Shertz, Texas, formerly of Curllsville and Rimersburg Thelma Arminta "Dutch" Smith, Ninevah, Knox RD Fred Strus, Girard, formerly of Oil City Joan Freas Joan Freas, formerly of South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Tennessee. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Vera Helen Montgomery, 63, of Shertz, Texas, formerly of Curllsville and Rimersburg, died at 2:27 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, in Northeast Methodist Hospital, Live Oak, Texas. Born May 5, 1944, in Curllsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Emerson Byers and Pauline Gathers Will Byers. She was a 1962 graduate of Clarion High School. Mrs. Montgomery had been employed as a library clerk at Shertz Public Library from 1985 until her death. She was married in Rimersburg Dec. 29, 1962, to Dennis Nathan Montgomery, who preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Madeline Wahl and husband, Michael, of San Antonio, Texas, and Cheryl E. Keyes of Kirby, Texas; one son, Dennis J. Montgomery of Beeville, Texas; and nine grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Wayne Byers of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Lois Jones of East Brady, Mrs. Kay Hollingsworth and Mrs. Carol Eisenman, both of Winterhaven, Fla., and Mrs. Ellen J. Smith of Rimersburg; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one grandchild; two brothers, Richard Larry Byers in 1963 and Deane Orbin Byers in 1935; and a sister, Dawn Elaine Byers Wensel in 1951. Friends will be received from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Deeter, pastor of the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rimersburg, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Thelma Arminta "Dutch" Smith, 84, of Ninevah, Knox RD, died at 10:38 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in Clarion Hospital as a result of chronic kidney disease caused by diabetes. Born April 2, 1923, in Kossuth, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mable Hanel Weaver. Mrs. Smith was married June 15, 1941, to Harvey O. "Bud" Smith, who survives. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2006. She and her husband became the owners of Bud Smith's General Store in Ninevah in 1945, retiring after 53 years in the business. Mrs. Smith was a resident of the area for 69 years after moving back from Frederick, Md. Aside from her love of family, she dedicated her life to the village of Ninevah, working along side her husband. She touched many lives and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and great-granddaughter. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Joyce Arminta Maitland and husband, Andrew, of Kossuth; two granddaughters, Beth Ann Everett and husband, Dave, of Mercerville, N.J., and Andrea Joyce Estadt and husband, Dave, of Clarion; and one great-granddaughter, Madison Laura Everett. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Knox, and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with pastor Rick Osberg officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mark Cemetery, Kossuth. The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association. Fred Strus Fred Strus, 91, a former Oil City resident, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2007, in Pleasant Ridge Manor, Girard. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, September 17, 2007: William Marsden Berry, 204 Plummer St., Oil City, formerly of Warren Kathryn Martin Edinger, Harvey Road, Foxburg Kyle James Hartzell, Route 257, Seneca William G. Knapp, 4146 Sandy Lake Road, Sandy Lake Scott V. Sharp, Reynoldsville, formerly of Hickory Township, Forest County Dorothy A. Shontz, formerly of 108 Highland Drive, Titusville Harry Slater funeral set Tuesday Shirley S. Smith, Tionesta, formerly of West Monterey Thelma A. Smith, Ninevah William Marsden Berry, 71, of 204 Plummer St., Oil City, formerly of Warren, Pa., died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 26, 1935, in Warren, he was the son of the late William H. Berry and Hazel L. Olsen Berry Holmberg. Mr. Berry was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School and a 1968 graduate of the Lewis Hotel-Motel Manager School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Berry worked as a chef for more than 40 years and while living in the Oil City area he drove a school van for six years for Venango Christian High School, retiring due to ill health. He was married Nov. 17, 1975, to Patricia P. Johnson Kibbey, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rodney Berry and wife, Judy, of Erie and Donovan R. Berry of Jamestown, N.Y,; four stepchildren; a brother; four sisters; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rena Berry. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home Inc., 1003 Penn Ave. East, Warren, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Venango County. Kathryn Martin Edinger Kathryn Martin Edinger, 87, of Harvey Road, Foxburg, a long time community volunteer, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, of injuries she sustained Wednesday in an automobile accident in Butler County. Born June 17, 1920, in Moundsville, W.Va., she was the daughter of Andrew H. and Eve M. Lowe Martin. Mrs. Edinger was employed for 30 years at Central Electric Cooperative in Parker, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the DeHart-Rossman-Wenner American Legion Post No. 997; Richland Grange of Venango County No. 1413; and a member and past matron of Parker City Chapter No. 60, Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Edinger was a volunteer at the St. Petersburg Senior Center and was a member of the Foxy Flames Red Hats Society. She also was a longtime crew member of the former Allegheny-Clarion Valley Ambulance Service. She was involved in a variety of community service projects and she very much enjoyed picking and delivering daffodils to people she and her husband befriended over the years. Mrs. Edinger was married in Foxburg June 6, 1958, to Harry J. Edinger, who preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2003. Surviving are a son, Gregory T. Edinger of Parker; a grandson, Michael T. Edinger and wife, Lisa, of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Hope Edinger, and a great-grandson, Tyler Lynn, both at home; a sister-in-law, Anna Mae Rhoades of Sligo; and a number of nephews and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Edinger was preceded in death by her parents; a sister on June 10, 1928, who lost her life saving a girl from drowning, for which her family received a Carnegie Medal Award, and a brother who passed away at birth. A memorial service for Mrs. Edinger will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in St. Petersburg United Methodist Church, beginning with an Order of Eastern Star Service and followed by a Christian memorial service with her nephew, the Rev. William C. McGuirk, pastor of St. Florian Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the St Petersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Foxburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 81, St. Petersburg, 16054, or to the Foxburg Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 341, Foxburg, 16036. Kyle James Hartzell, 21, of Route 257, Seneca, a private in the U.S. Army who was to be stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., died Saturday evening, Sept. 15, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier that evening on Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Born Jan. 21, 1986, in Franklin, he was the son of Juli Morrison of Seneca and Stephen G. Hartzell of Seneca. He attended the Cranberry schools. Mr. Hartzell was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed the company of his family and friends. Mr. Hartzell was a racecar enthusiast and a NASCAR fan and had been involved in local dirt track racing. He also enjoyed hunting. He was a private in the United States Army, having recently completed his basic training at Fort Benning, Ga. He was preparing to be transferred to a permanent assignment in Fort Drum, N.Y. Surviving are his mother, Juli Morrison of Seneca and her fiancé, David Motter of Knox; his father, Stephen G. Hartzell and wife, Tracey, of Seneca; two sisters, Kayla Ann Hartzell of Seneca and Nicole Russell and husband, Dave, of Oil City; and a brother, Nicholas J. Hepler of Oil City. He also is survived by his maternal grandmother, Carol Baker and husband, Charles D., of Franklin; paternal grandmother, Marion Hartzell of Tionesta; his grandfather, Donald Fischer of Oil City; and Pvt. Hartzell's girlfriend, Cami Fox of Seneca. Also surviving are the following aunts and uncles and their children who are Mr. Hartzell's cousins: Uncle Ted Hepler and wife, Aunt Jami of Oil City, and their children, Nikole Byers and husband, J.R., of Titusville, and their son Zachery; Cory Sliker of Mississippi, Toby Sliker and wife, Samantha, of Texas, and T.J. and Kristy Hepler of Oil City; Aunt Jodi Webster of Oil City and her children, Codie, Casey and Colten Webster, all of Seneca; Uncle James T. Morrison and wife, Aunt Keely of Franklin and their children, Kameron and Madison, at home; Aunt Denise Baker and her children, Aaron and Emily Tobin, Uncle Danny Baker and wife, Rebecca, of Union City, Uncle Alan Hartzell and wife, Aunt Pamela of Seneca and their children Zachary and wife, Kara, and their son, Tytus, of Oil City, Andrea McCauley and husband, Michael, of Oil City, and Travis, Ashleigh, and Josiah Hartzell, all at home; Aunt Rhonda Brooks and husband, Denis, of Grove City and their children, James and wife, Marni of Erie, and Sarah, Seth, and Joanna, at home; Aunt Cathy Paulhamus of Trenton, N.J.; Uncle Curtis Fischer and wife, Danni, of Guys Mills, and their children, Susan and husband, Ed Krol, and Zachary Fischer and Zachary Peterson and Chance Sickman; Uncle D. Christian Fischer and wife, Katherine, of Cazenovia, N.Y., and their children, Maxwell and Victoria Fischer and Danielle DeCristo. Mr. Hartzell was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James. J. Morrison; his paternal grandfather, David G. Hartzell; his grandmother, Elaine W. Fischer; and two uncles, Wayne David Hartzell and Kevin Lloyd Hartzell. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Kightlinger, pastor of the Venus United Evangelical Congregational Church, officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Online condolences to the family may be left at hilebest.com. William G. Knapp, 68, of 4146 Sandy Lake Road, Sandy Lake, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in his home as a result of his illness. Born Dec. 5, 1938, in Meadville, he was the son of George F. and Helen McGrath Knapp. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School where he was well-known as a basketball player. Mr. Knapp was employed for 35 years in the plumbing department at Polk Center, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Franklin Eagles Club and a former member of the Franklin Lions Club. Mr. Knapp enjoyed football, basketball and NASCAR on television. He also had played on several softball teams in the area. He liked hunting but most of all he enjoyed his two grandsons. He was married Oct. 3, 1964, to Bonnie L. Baker, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Charles F. "Butch" Knapp and wife, Peggy, of Lebanon; and two grandsons, William Knapp and Jonathan Knapp of Lebanon. He also is survived by a sister, Shirley Haehn of Grand Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Knapp was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bole officiating. Interment will take place in the Sandy Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Scott V. Sharp, 36, of Reynoldsville, formerly of Hickory Township, Forest County, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in Hickory Township. Born Dec. 12, 1970, in Oil City, he was the loving son of James V. and Sonja A. Seely Sharp, who survive in Hickory Township. He was a 1989 graduate of West Forest Area High School, Tionesta, and attended Clarion University and the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville. He obtained his bachelor of science degree and his master' s degree in history and education at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Mr. Sharp was a history teacher and the golf coach at Cranberry High School in Seneca at the time of his death. He enlisted in the Army Reserves and just completed basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. Mr. Sharp was a member of the VFW in Tidioute. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his maternal grandmother, Stella Seely of Pleasantville; a brother, Randy J. Sharp and wife, Jill, of Irvine; a sister, Amanda A. Wagner and husband, Eric, of Franklin; a daughter, Jaxson Matusky Sharp, and a close friend, Amy Matusky, both of Reynoldsville. He also is survived by a nephew, Michael Sharp of Tionesta; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Sharp was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Hazel Keating; and his maternal grandfather, Bill Seely. There will be no public visitation and all services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott V. Sharp Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Barbara Litten, Esq., 403 Elm St., P.O. Box 628, Tionesta, 16353. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Dorothy A. Shontz Dorothy A. Shontz, 88, formerly of 108 Highland Drive, Titusville, died at 12:27 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in Country Acres Personal Care Home, Titusville. Born June 2, 1919, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Charles and Esther Rhodes Hutchinson. Mrs. Shontz had been employed for 22 years at GTE Sylvania where she worked on the assembly line until her retirement in 1975. She was a former member of the Centerville Women's Club and the Titusville Area Hospital Gray Ladies. Mrs. Shontz enjoyed her home and baking. She was married in Oil City March 23, 1936, to Frank E. Shontz, who preceded her in death May 8, 1985. Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie Deane and husband, Duane, of Centerville and Joyce A. Barr of Naples, Fla.; a son-in-law, Richard A. Roggenkamp of Linesville; six grandchildren,Vicki Ott and husband, Max, of Cherokee, Okla., Richard Roggenkamp and wife, Deanna, of Linesville, Kimberly Cramer of Titusville, Jill Hamilton of Cambridge Springs, Anela Cantillo and husband, Omar, of Brentwood, Calif., and William J. Barr of Naples, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Leila Hale of Oil City and Pauline Moneypenny of Lake, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Verna G. Roggenkamp; and a brother, Leroy Hutchinson. No public visitation will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hydetown Baptist Church with the Rev. Vincent Seen, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Riceville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hydetown Baptist Church or to the Hospice of Crawford County. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. Harry Slater funeral set Tuesday Funeral services for Harry Alvin Slater, 90, of Brownies Road, Shippenville, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarion, with the Rev. S. Clair Heitzenrater officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Slater died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Slater, and a sister, Anita Brown. Shirley S. Smith Shirley S. Smith, 77, of Tionesta, formerly of West Monterey, Clarion County, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in her home. Born June 27, 1930, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Susanna C. Bartley Womeldorf. Mrs. Smith was a real estate agent and a legal secretary. She enjoyed the theatre and directed and acted in several plays. She loved bird watching. Mrs. Smith was of the Methodist faith. She was married in Brookville July 15, 1951, to Donn J. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gregory A.E. Smith of Penn Hills and Glenn A.E. Smith and wife, Robin, of St. James City, Fla.; two granddaughters, Noel and Kelly Rose, and a grandson, Cody, all of Murrayville; two stepgrandchildren, Jonathan and Jessica Hendricks, and two step-great-grandchildren, Triston and Skylee, all of South Carolina. She also is survived by two brothers, James Womeldorf and wife, Jerry, of Clarion and Lanny Womeldorf of New Derry; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation and all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Thelma A. Smith Thelma A. Smith, 84, of Ninevah, died at 10:33 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. The William A. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

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The Derrick, September 6, 2007 Gary K. Keister, 64, of Lucinda, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born April 6, 1943, in Pine City, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Wilda Luella Kapp Keister. Mr. Keister retired in 2005 from Owens-Brockway in Clarion after 42 years of service. He worked as a journeyman and was a member of Local 246 G.B.B.A. He enjoyed bluegrass music and had played the fiddle since age 12 when he began performing at square dances. He also liked to play Euchre, pitching horse shoes and working on the 1949 Farmall Cub Tractor which he had restored. Surviving are eight children, Bob Keister and wife, Cathie, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ronda Miller and companion, Dave Renninger, of Shippenville, Susan Ochs and husband, Daniel Sr. of Crown, Debra Walt and husband, Mike, of Bradford, Linda Keister and friend, Cliff Wolbert, of Lucinda, Stacey Atwell-Keister and husband, Sean Strickland, of Pittsbugh, Susanne Atwell-Keister and friend, Bret Bailey, of Baltimore, Md., and Emily Atwell-Keister and fiancee, Ryan Herzing, of Owings Mills, Md. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Kristie Pfendler and husband, Brian, of Johnstown, Dan Ochs Jr. of Korea, Anthony Ochs of Fort Hood, Texas, Joshua Ochs, Miranda Ochs and Katelynne Ochs, all of Crown, Elizabeth Walt, Asa Walt and Adeline Walt, all of Bradford, and Farah Strickland of Pittsburgh; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by 11 siblings, Patricia Knight and husband, Ralph, of Wentlings Corners, Jackie Groner and husband, Bob, of Warren, Ohio, John Keister Jr. and wife, Mary of Venus, Chuck Keister and wife, Vicki, and Randy Keister and wife, Carla, all of Sherman, Texas, Tom Keister and wife, Mary Lou, of Pueblo, Colo., Lindy Keister and wife, Ginger, of Pine City, Nick Keister and wife, Abbey of Wylie, Texas, Nancy Jeannerat and husband, Rodney, of Marble, Dixie Mong of Pine City and Jay Keister and wife Deb, of Pine City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Keister was preceded in death by and infant sister, Lorenda Keister. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Pine City United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Hickman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive,Clarion, 16214 or to the Claron-Forest VNA, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232

The Derrick, September 15, 2007: Robert K. Hoffman, 126 Steffee Blvd , Seneca Helen Weil Kaufman McElhattan, Clarion Harry Alvin Slater, Brownies Road, Shippenville Mary L. Switzer-Parks, 3643 Harlansburg Road, New Castle Ruth "Lou" Weaver, 710 Ravine St., Meadville Robert K. Hoffman, 71, of 126 Steffee Blvd, Seneca, died at 6:11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Feb. 1, 1936, in Mount Vernon Ohio, he was a son of Kingsley A. and Mary L. Forrest Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a 1953 graduate of Cranberry High School, where he played drums in the marching band. He served in the Army National Guard of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hoffman owned and operated Hoffman Towing since 1959. He had worked at White's Ford and Graham Auto Body. He was a founding member and past president of the Western Pennsylvania Towing Association, a director at large of the Pennsylvania Towing Association, and was on the Craft Committee at the Venango Technology Center for Auto Body. Mr. Hoffman was a founding member of the Draggin Dragons Hot Rod Club and enjoyed music, trucks and Corvettes. In December 1963, he married the former Judith Rumberger, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Edward Hoffman and his wife Lisa of Oil City; a daughter, Nancy Novicki of Oil City; three grandchildren, Nicole Novicki, Heather Novicki and Corey Marks; two brothers, Bruce Hoffman of Austin, Texas and Charles Hoffman of Chicago, Ill.; and a sister, Ruth Hoffman of Bath, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Hoffman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Friggle officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Helen Weil Kaufman McElhattan, 91, of Clarion, died Thursday evening, Sept. 13, 2007, at home. Born Aug. 24, 1916, in Clarion, she was the eldest daughter of Abraham "Abram" and Leathia Miller Kaufman. She attended Clarion schools and graduated from Clarion High School as a member of the first class to attend all three years at the Liberty Street High School. Mrs. McElhattan loved the Lord and did daily Bible devotions. She shared her love of God with her family. She enjoyed her friendship with Donna Woodman, who did outreach work through the church, and was grateful for the generosity and assistance of her family, friends, several caregivers, and the VNA Extended Care staff. She was an avid reader and wrote poetry. She was a former member of the Clarion Junior Women's Club, The Women's Club of Clarion, the Order of the Eastern Star, and a charter member of the Clarion County Historical Society. Mrs. McElhattan took in foster children during World War II. She was the first president of the Clarion County Association for Retarded Children. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion for over 50 years. She worked for Hays dry goods store, Kaufman Insurance and Real Estate, David A. Kaufman Jewelry Store, Attorney Samuel Wilson, Soil Conservation, and Selective Service. On July 15, 1934, she married Arnold "Bill" Alexander McElhattan, who preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her two children, Cynthia R. Dittman of Clarion and Arnold A. "Bud" McElhattan Jr. and his special friend Lucretia "Cis" Dittman of Knox; a brother, USN Retired Capt. Robert K. Kaufman and his wife Pat of Clarion; a sister-in-law, Hazel McElhattan of Knox; cousins Virginia and Charles Kaufman of Pittsburgh; three nieces; two nephews; seven grandchildren, Laura Milam and her husband Dean of Lancaster, Calif., Eva Conner and her husband Nolan of Curllsville, Evan R. Dittman and his wife Dee of New Bethlehem, Deborah Singer and husband Robert of New Bethlehem, Pamela McConaughy and her husband Robert of Hawthorn, Kimberly Johnson and her husband Greg of Distant, Sandra MacKinlay and her husband David of Rimersburg, thirteen great-grandchildren, Jessica Lamborn and her husband Maj. James Lamborn, Shane Dittman and his wife Lisa, Melissa Vattioni and her husband Matthew, Shawnte MacKenzie, D.J. Milam, Christina Jay and her husband Sean, Jeremy Johnston, Stephen Johnston, Ashley MacKinlay, Jennifer Jiminez and her husband Michael, Bobbie McConaughy and Kaitlin Conner; and seven great-great grandchildren, Lauren Wright, Broaghan and Logan Jay, Caiden Jiminez, Caleb, Taylor, Carleigh, and Sydney Lamborn. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Kaufman; an infant brother; and two grandsons, Roger and David McElhattan; and a great-granddaughter, Michelle Wright. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, with the Rev. Dr. Daryl Larsen officiating. Memorials may be made to VNA Extended Care of Shippenville, The First United Methodist Church of Clarion or the Clarion Free Library. Harry Alvin Slater, 90, of Brownies Road, Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born June 1, 1917, in Clarion, he was the son of the late Wayne Slater and Esther Kahle Slater. Mr. Slater served in the U.S. Air Force as a Liaison Pilot during World War II. He worked for Chicago Pneumatic and after his retirement he ran the Slater Cycle Shop. He was a member of the Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Reidsburg. Mr. Slater was a member of the Golden Glove Boxer and enjoyed hunting, gardening, archery and his dog. On Aug. 8, 1949, he married Margaret Smith, who preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2006. He is survived by two sons, Harry Slater, Jr., of Turkey City, and Terry Slater and his wife Robin of Venus; a brother, Dick Slater of Arizona; a sister, Ruth Slater, of Brookville; his good friend Charlie Vogel; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Allen Slater; a brother, Roger Slater; a sister, Isabelle Caravan; a granddaughter, Sharron Slater; and a daughter-in-law, Effie Slater. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, with the Rev. S. Clair Heitzenrater officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Mary L. Switzer-Parks Mary L. Switzer-Parks, 65, of 3643 Harlansburg Road, New Castle, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2007, in Kindred Hospital of Beaver Medical Center in Center-Beaver. Born March 16, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Brown Hockenberry. She is survived by her husband, Harold Parks, at home, and six children. Ruth Lou "Lou" Weaver, 78, of 710 Ravine St., Meadville, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, following a brief illness. Born in Franklin on July 2, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine McKenzie Boyd. Mrs. Weaver was a 1947 graduate of Franklin High School. She worked at the Crawford County Court House for almost 30 years in the Register and Recorders, Commissioners, and Sheriff's offices and retired as manager of the Print Room. A woman of faith, she was an active member of Watson Run Presbyterian Church in Meadville. She was a former Stephens minister and was active in various church Bible study groups throughout the years. She enjoyed playing the piano and sang in the church choir in her younger years. She enjoyed visiting relatives and friends and especially spending time with her grandchildren. On March 23, 1951, she married Richard W. Weaver, who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Fuller of Cambridge Springs; a son, Richard E. "Rick" Weaver and his wife Melissa Mattern Weaver of Meadville; three grandchildren, Timothy and Matthew Fuller and Emily Weaver; a brother-in-law, Gale O. Shreffler of Monroeville; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Jean "Doddie" Shreffler. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Watson Run Presbyterian Church, 13594 Harmonsburg Road, Meadville, with Pastor Dan McEldowney, Church Pastor, officiating and assisted by the Rev. David Fugate. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Watson Run Presbyterian Church Pew Fund, 13594 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

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