The Derrick, August 28, 2007: Marjorie R. Smith, Owasso, Okla., formerly of Oil City Cecil C. Ward Jr., Greenville Susanna H. "Susie" Jernovics Ware, of Durham, N.C. Mary Lou West, West Main Street, Clarion Marjorie Reynolds Smith Marjorie Reynolds Smith, 59, of Owasso, Okla., a former Oil City resident, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007. Born May 23, 1948, in Kane, she was the daughter of Irel P. and Grace G. Wesley Reynolds. Mrs. Smith worked for many as a third grade teacher at Smith Elementary School in Owasso and was a member of the Owasso Education Association. She also was a member of the Odyssey of the Mind, Order of Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Smith loved teaching, traveling and mowing her lawn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith. Surviving are two sons, Bryon Smith and his wife, Tina, of Tahlequah, Okla., and Mat Smith of Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren, Braeden Smith and Jordan Roach; and her mother, Grace Roy of Escanaba, Mich. Mrs. Smith also had many cousins and extended family in the Oil City area. In addition to her husband and father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Reynolds. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 27, in the First Presbyterian Church in Owasso with the Rev. Leah Hrachovee officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. Cecil C. Ward Jr., 41, of 411 South Main St., Greenville, died at 9:02 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in his residence following an extended illness. Born Thursday, Nov. 11, 1965, in Mercer, he was the son of Cecil C. Ward Sr. and Eleanor May Whitehouse Ward. Mr. Ward was employed at the MCAR Workshop for 26 years. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Ward loved country music, cars, Lincoln logs and watching car and motorcross races. He also enjoyed fishing and boating. Surviving are his father, Cecil C. Ward Sr. and companion, Betty Rae Clarke of Franklin; his mother, Eleanor May Whitehouse Ward of Sandy Lake; three sisters, Linda Haylett of Gainesville, Fla., Patricia Hedglin and husband, Sam, of Sandy Lake and Betty Lou Zarlingo and husband, William, of New Castle; two brothers, James R. Ward and wife, Pam, of Corsica and Dale E. Ward of Polk and his companion, Donna Alabran; several cousins, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles and great-aunts and great-uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph Franklin and Katherine Sisco Logue Ward, Clara Ethel Norcross, Ward Seidle and George Lawrence Harold Whitehouse and Anna May Winder. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church. The family requests donations be made to MCAR or to the American Cancer Society. Susanna H. "Susie" Jernovics Ware, 87, of Durham, N.C., a longtime resident of Franklin, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in the Durham Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Born Nov. 8, 1919, in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of Heinz and Lina Decker. In March of 1956 she and her husband, Josef Jernovics, and two sons emigrated from Germany. They were sponsored by Franklin's First United Methodist Church Baracca Class. Mrs. Ware spent most of her life working. Arriving in Franklin not knowing one word of English, she enrolled in English courses while working at the Miller Equipment Co. The entire family became proud United States citizens in May 1961. Next she became a draftsman and worked initially in the engineering department of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. and then at Joy Mining Machinery. While a resident of Franklin, Mrs. Ware was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In 2005, she relocated to Durham to be closer to her son, John, and his family. Survivors include two sons, Klaus Klause and his wife, Betty, of Alamogordo, N.M., and John Jernovics and his wife, Sue, of Durham, N.C.; six grandchildren, Greg, Tom and Bill Klause and Jennifer, Jim and John Jernovics Jr.; and six great-grandchildren. Her two sons are former residents of Franklin. She also is survived by one sister, Dora Wetzel of Berlin, Germany. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church, 1102 Liberty St., Franklin, with the Rev. Rick Harry officiating. It was her request that those who knew her shed only a tear at her passing but celebrate her life. Mary Lou West Mary Lou West, 74, of West Main Street, Clarion, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Mrs. West was a homemaker, born Oct. 19, 1932, in Toby Township, Clarion County.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Hepler, Brinker, Mohney, Stahlman, Imhoof, McKellip, Butler, Gray, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: also see original clipping attached. Source and date of clipping not known. Jesse E. Hepler, one of Clarion county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his late home at Fairmount City, Sunday, Dec. 9, 1906, at 6:40 a.m., aged 75 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Several months ago Mr. Hepler became paralyzed in his lower limbs and while he was not afflicted with any organic disease, yet he gradually grew weak and weaker until the end came. Deceased was the oldest child of Adam and Catharine Brinker Hepler, of sacred memory, and was born on the Hepler homestead in Limestone Twp., this county, on May 22, 1831. He became a farmer, one of the most successful in all this section, and amassed a nice little fortune by hard work and careful management. On March 14, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth A. Mohney who, during the almost 53 years of their earthly pilgrimage together, proved an helpmeet in every sense of the term. To this long and happy union were born seven children; viz., Raymond, of Red Bank Twp., Armstrong Co.; Dr. A. J., of New Bethlehem; Mrs. G. G. Stahlman, of Frogtown, and Dr. P. E. of Bridgeport, O. Also, Clara, Barney and Maudie, who preceded their father to the spirit world. Up until 1892 Mr. Hepler with his family lived on the Hepler plantation almost within sight of the homestead where he was born. Increasing age caused him to dispose of his beautiful farm to his son, Dr. P. E. and _____ purchased a lovely home at Fairmount where he and his wife resided in peace, comfort and happiness ever since. Two years ago the 14th of March, Mr. and Mrs. Hepler celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage; and the outpouring of friends and relatives from far and near demonstrated forcibly the very high esteem in which this aged couple was held. When quite a young man, years before he was married, Mr. Hepler joined the Reformed church and remained an active and consistent member of that body up to the time of his death. In addition to his widow and the living children above mentioned, deceased is survived by 20 grand children and 6 great grand children. He is also survived by three brothers; viz., William and Samuel, of Frogtown, and Thomas, of Frampton. His widow is one of six sisters all of whom are now widows; viz., Mrs. Sarah Imhoof, Mrs. Catherine McKellip, Mrs. Maria Butler, Mrs. Chrissie Gray, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hepler. On Monday evening, Dec. 10, private funeral services were held at the residence by the deceased's pastor, Rev. J. M. Evans; and on Tuesday morning more public exercises were held in the Reformed church at Frogtown, also conducted by Pastor Evans, after which, interment under the direction of Mr. Hoy, of New Bethlehem, was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. 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, August 27, 2007: Crystal Cie Schall Fortney, 24, of 144 Meade St., Oil City, died at 1:37 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Feb. 15, 1983, in Odessa, Texas, she was the daughter of Phillip and Victoria Kaness Schall of Oil City. Mrs. Fortney attended Oil City schools. She enjoyed being with her nieces and nephew, fishing, word puzzle books and researching on the computer. On May 3, 2004, she married Jesse Fortney, who survives. Surviving, in addition to her parents and husband, are a sister, Misty Hawthorne and her children, Alexis Nicole Hawthorne, Blake Taylor Hawthorne and MaKenzie Jade Unangst, all of Oil City; a brother, Phillip Schall II and wife, Heather, of Oil City; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are her father-in-law, Darwin Fortney; her mother-in-law, Diann Fortney; a sister-in-law, Josie Fortney; and four brothers-in-law, Justin Fortney and his daughter, Deana Fortney, Jordan Fortney, Josiah Fortney and Joe Hawthorne. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kaness, Clair Schall and Mrs. Glenadine Reaser; two uncles, Jym Slater and Larry Slater; and two cousins, Jerrod Shreffler/McVay and William Puglese. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of the Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Tylersburg Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with expenses. Delbert Charles "Frosty" Frost, 87, of Clarion, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in The Hospice House, Shippenville. Born Aug. 6, 1920, in Topsham, Vt., he was the son of Charles and Rose Boyce Frost. He was a graduate of Hanover, N.H., High School. Mr. Frost was employed as a machinist by the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard before enlisting in the United States Army Air Force, American theater. He was one of the cadets stationed at Clarion College during the war and that is where he met his future wife who worked in the office of the detachment. Following his discharge from the service, Mr. Frost was married Sept. 28, 1946, to Frances Louise Smith, who survives. Mr. Frost worked in various stores in Clarion before moving with his family to Pittsburgh. He worked for six years as manager of the floor covering department at the Faller Furniture Co. in Wilkinsburg. He then was factory representative for five years for Winnebago Industries. In 1972, he formed his own wholesale recreational vehicle supply company and retired in 1977 to Clarion. He enjoyed boating and fishing during his retirement winters in Florida in addition to restoring wood boats. He made numerous voyages up and down the intercoastal waterway to and from Florida. After giving up his Florida home, Mr. Frost became involved in redoing old cars including two Model T's and one Model A. Mr. Frost was a member of the American Legion Post of Clarion and also was a Pennsylvania tree farmer as authenticated by the Bureau of Forestry. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Frances, are three sons, James Frost and wife, Patty of Pittsburgh, Stephen Frost and wife, Marilyn, of Ellwood City and Richard Frost and fiancée, Diane Kasko, of Clarion; a son-in-law, Michael Wagner of New Philadelphia, Ohio; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Frost was preceded in death by two brothers, Cadis and Roland; a daughter, Susan Marie Wagner; and one grandchild, Anne Marie Frost. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, presiding. Interment will take place in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232, or to the Clarion Free Library. Ernest G. "Gus" Gahagan Jr., 79, of 49 Franklin St., Stoneboro, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an extended illness. Born July 16, 1928, in Grove City, he was the son of Ernest Guy and Mary B. Wimer Gahagan. He was a 1946 graduate of Grove City High School. Mr. Gahagan retired in 1989 as a machinist from Cooper Cameron, formerly Cooper Bessemer of Grove City. In his early years, he worked for the Grove City Bus Lines and the McCandless Sterling Station of Grove City. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Gahagan enjoyed woodworking and helping others. He was married Nov. 27, 1948, to Marian P. Lengauer, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Shawgo of Franklin and Mrs. Dan (Barb) Beahan of Livonia, N.Y.; one son, Edward F. Gahagan and wife, Lindy, of Stoneboro; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Baker of Hollidaysburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gahagan was preceded in death by one grandson, Eric R. Doyle; three sisters, Dot Shawgo, Jane Uber and Helen Dickson; and one brother, James Gahagan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. The Rev. Galen Joe MacDonald, pastor of the Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment and committal services will be held in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mercer Unit, 1965 Shenango Valley Freeway, Suite 1, Hermitage, 16148. William Everett Neely, 85, of Ninevah, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 22, 1922, at the family homestead in Oakland Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Clyde and Allie Best Neely. Mr. Neely retired in 1984 from Knox Glass. He was a 50-year member of the Edenburg Lodge No. 550, F. & A.M. Mr. Neely was a former school board member of Keystone School District, a member for more than 50 years of the Edenburg Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and was a member of the DeHart-Rossman-Wenner American Legion Post of Lamartine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending to his orchard and being mechanically minded. He could build or repair almost anything. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Neely was a highly decorated World War II Army Air Force pilot, holding the rank of first lieutenant. He was a B-17 bomber pilot and a member of Allyn's Irish Orphans 775th Bomb Squad of the 463rd Bomb Group, generally known as the "Swoose Goose,' the finest of the 10-man Flying Fortress teams. He flew 32 missions in the European Theatre during the war, based out of Celone Field, Foggio, Italy. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Victory Medal, the African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the American Campaign Medal. On Sept. 25, 1943, he married Maxine Berlin, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Patricia Herman and husband, Ken, of Knox; two sons and their wives, Bud and Penny Neely of Ninevah and Jerry and Geralyn Neely of Franklin; 13 grandchildren, Ken Herman Jr., Kimberly Jill Bunch, Amy Lynn Goodwin, Leigh Ann Weaver, Trevor Kaber, Kerry Lyn Kriebel, Jamie Merritt, Abby Merkulov, Will Neely, Rose Neely, Olivia Neely, Dane William Neely and Evan Bernard Neely; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Betty Stumpner of Knox; two sisters-in-law, Violet Neely of Pine City and Jane Stewart of Knox; a brother-in-law, Skip Alden of Knox; and a son-in-law, Dale Kaber of Lucinda. In addition to his parents, Mr. Neely was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Elaine Kaber; three brothers, Harvey Best, Robert G. Neely and Duane Neely; and a sister, Martha Jean Alden. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Hom e Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funereal home with the Rev. Jay Montgomery, pastor of the Edenburg Presbyterian Church, Knox, and the Rev. Thomas Prosser, former pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Starr Cemetery near Ninevah, Clarion County, with full military honors accorded by the DeHart-Wenner-Rossman American Legion Post of Lamartine. The family suggests memorials be made to the Edenburg Presbyterian Church, in care of the Knox Post Office, Knox, 16232. Mary Prudence "Prue" Chipman Petre of Warren, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at her winter home in Sarasota, Fla. Born Oct. 15, 1920, in Olean, N.Y., she grew up in Bolivar, N.Y., graduating in 1938 from Bolivar Central School. She earned her economics degree in 1942 from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y., and did post graduate work in accounting at Alfred University. Mrs. Petre was a volunteer and church member in every community in which she resided including Bolivar, Oil City, Warren, Cuba Lake and Sarasota. She was a member of the Warren Women's Club, the American Association of University Women, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society, as well as president of the Oil City Garden Club. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Warren. Mrs. Petre was married Oct. 19, 1943, to William McVay Petre of Erie and he survives. An avid gardener, swimmer, tennis and bridge player, she was active and healthy throughout her life. After her husband retired, they traveled extensively, including spending the winter of 1986 touring countries around the world. They have wintered in Sarasota since 1982. Until recently, Mrs. Petre spent every summer at her family's cottage on Cuba Lake. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 63 years, are her daughters, Donna Petre Hampton of Lakewood, N.Y., and Pamela Petre Reis of Rolling Hills, Calif.; her daughter-in-law, Eileen Toner Petre of Chau tauqua, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Petre was preceded in death by her son, Charles John. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church of Warren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the youth programs of the First United Methodist Church, Market Street, Warren, 16365, or to a charity of one's choice. The Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, 1003 Pennsylvania Ave. East, Warren, Pa., is in charge of arrangements. Helen Irene Shields, 77, a resident of Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died there at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007. Born Jan. 31, 1930, in Hadley, she was the daughter of Carl C. and Loretta G. Beers Harvey. Mrs. Shields was a homemaker and was married May 7, 1966, to James A. Shields, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Robert Shields Sr. and Pamela Shields Graham, both of Polk; six grandchildren, Suzanna Spencer and Christina Spencer, both of Franklin, Ashley Spencer of Polk, Robert Shields Jr. of Titusville and Eric Shields and Joyceanne Shields; and one great-grandson, Gage Beers of Franklin. She also is survived by a brother, George Harvey of Florida. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Condolences may be sent on line at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Samuel J. Spence, 77, of 213½ Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 9:57 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at home following an extended illness. Born Feb. 10, 1930, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Russell and Viola L. Berlin Spence. He attended Oil City schools. Mr. Spence was employed for 39 years as a craneman and machinist at Oil Well Supply in Siverly and also helped at the Reinsel Funeral Home for more than 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, antiquing, selling chocolate during the holiday season and being outdoors. He loved driving around Oil City in his black pickup truck with his personalized license plate, KID KNDL. Mr. Spence first was married in St. Stephen Church July 4, 1950, to Stephanie A. Bruno, who preceded him in death July 25, 1974. On Dec. 10, 1975, he married Betty J. Marshall McCauley, who survives. Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Joy) Porter of Flower Mound, Texas, Mrs. Michael (Anna) Loll of Titusville, Ms. Sally Read of North Richland Hills, Texas, Ms. Roberta Spence Keller of Texas, Mrs. Danny (Jamie) Laster of Keller, Texas, and Mrs. Paul (Patricia) Cooper of Haltom City, Texas; one son, David Spence of Pompey Pillars, Mont.; one stepdaughter, Ms. Kathleen Vincent of East Liverpool, Ohio; two stepsons and their spouses, Stephen and Crystal McCauley of Oil City and Kevin and Holly McCauley of Friant, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Debi McCauley of Oil City; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, John Spence of Oil City, William Spence of Fertigs and Robert Spence of Stoneboro; four sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Patricia) Johnson of Titusville, Mrs. James (Helen) Paup of Venus, Ms. Jane Spence of Leetonia, Ohio, and Mrs. Herbert (Judith) Stevens of Flower Mound, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Spence was preceded in death by two daughters, Rosemary and Paula Spence; one son, Stephen Spence; three stepsons, Samuel, Michael and Daniel McCauley; three brothers, Richard, Duane and Dean Spence; and one sister, Louise Spence. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301; the Kirkland Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323; or to St. Joseph Church Development Fund, 35 Pearl Ave., Oil City, 16301. Condolences may be sent online at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Susanna 'Susie' Jernovics Ware Susanna "Susie" Jernovics Ware, a long time resident of Franklin, a former employee of Miller Equipment Co. and a draftsman for Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. and Joy Mining Machinery, all of Franklin, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in Durham. N,C., Regional Medical Center.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jditty155 Surnames: Ditty Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2256.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was wondering if perhaps This Elizabeth might be a decendant of one of the Ditty's from New Bethlehem, Pa. I know there are some Ditty's burried in the Salem cemetrary at Frog town. My late husband & I had surched for had great-great grandfather's grave. He came here in the early 1800's from county Derry in Ireland. His Father's name was William. My husband's great grandfather settled in Rimersburg, Pa, Clarion County about 1826. Do you think there is a connection. If you would like to write to me my address is [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, August 25, 2007: William A. Box, Heidrick Street, Clarion, formerly of Bethel Park Jack L. Brakeman, 516 Gadsby Road, Stoneboro Ernest G. "Gus" Gahagan Jr., 49 Franklin St., Stoneboro Charles A. Patten, Cranberry Township Russell Ritchie, Lady Lake, Fla., formerly of Oil City Orville Edward Stadler II, Mims, Fla., formerly of Franklin Merle D. Welton Sr., 111 Lamberton St., Franklin Edward E. Matthews, getting it right William A. Box, 89, of Heidrick Street, Clarion, formerly of Bethel Park, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born April 29, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of William J. and Esther S. Cotterall Box. Mr. Box was employed as a mechanical engineer in the applied research lab of United States Steel Corp. He lived in Bethel Park from 1966 to 2006 and was a 40-year member of John McMillan Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. He also was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Association of Individual Investors and Sigma XI- Scientific Research Society. Mr. Box married Nelladean Greene, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, William R. Box and wife, Toni J., of Morrow, Ohio; one daughter, Carolyn L. Schiffhouer and husband, Robert, of Limestone; four grandchildren: Amy, Jack, Ryan and Desmond; and six great-grandchildren, George, Corbin, Mallory, Andrew, Rowan and Jonathan. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Box was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in the John McMillan Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, with the Rev. Charles Berthoud officiating. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. Jack L. Brakeman Jack L. Brakeman, 81, who resided at 516 Gadsby Road, Stoneboro, Irwin Township, Venango County, for the past 47 years, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born Feb. 13, 1926, in Oil City, he was the son of Ellis "Pete" Plummer Brakeman and Leila Liotta Bryson Brakeman. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Brakeman retired as a machinist from Cooper Energy Services of Grove City after 40 years of service. He was a member of the VFW Post of Franklin and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Grove City. Mr. Brakeman enjoyed music, golfing and bowling. He called for square dances, played many string instruments and pitched horseshoes. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Brakeman was married April 26, 1947, to Lelia G. Montgomery, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Gwen Gooden and husband, William "Bill," of Polk and Linda Shingledecker and husband, Richard M., of Greenville; one son, Lee Shuler and wife, Debbie, of Warren, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brakeman was preceded in death by one brother, William Eugene Brakeman; and one sister, Betty Marie Steller. No visitation hours will be observed. Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., Grove City, with Pastor Rob Guy of the Barkeyville Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park. Ernest G. 'Gus' Gahagan Jr. Ernest G. "Gus" Gahagan Jr., 79, of 49 Franklin St., Stoneboro, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. A complete obituary will be published Monday in the News-Herald. Charles A. Patten Charles A. Patten, 87. of Norman Drive, Cranberry Township, husband of the late Kathleen "Kate" Breene of Franklin, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Passavant Hospital, McCandless Township. Mr. Patten had been employed by Dravo in Pittsburgh. Surviving are a son, Charles A. Patten Jr. of New York, N.Y.; two daughters, Amy Goddard of Patterson, N.Y., and Nancy Hansen of Berwyn; and three grandchildren, Christopher and Katie Hansen and David Goddard. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Ferdinand Church, Cranberry Township. Russell Ritchie Russell Ritchie of Lady Lake, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died on his 69th birthday Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, while visiting in Huntingtown, Md. Born Aug. 22, 1938, in Dover, Dela., he was the son of Eileen Russell Ritchie and William E. Ritchie. His early years were spent in Oil City, a place he dearly loved. He graduated in 1956 from Oil City High School and graduated in 1960 from Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa. Mr. Ritchie was devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren, and will be especially remembered by them for his caring and generous nature. These traits also were reflected by his volunteerism at the Christian Food Pantry in Lady Lake, Fla. He had a great love of nature and felt spiritually connected when gardening, hiking at Mount Ranier and the C&O Canal, and fishing for salmon in the Pacific Northwest. He loved animals, especially birds. He was energetic and athletic and was a lifelong swimmer and golfer. Mr. Ritchie also loved music and enjoyed playing the piano at family gatherings. In Lady Lake, Fla., he was a member of North Lake Presbyterian Church and Harbor Hills Country Club. He previously lived in Montgomery Village, Md., for 30 years. His military service was in the United States Army where he served two tours of duty including Vietnam. As a captain, he was awarded several honors including the Air Medal for Valor. A career federal employee, he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, Department of Energy, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He was a charter member of the Senior Executive Service. After retiring from the federal government, he was a consultant for various companies and also worked for Westinghouse Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mary Bailey Ritchie, formerly of Franklin, and daughters, Jennifer Ritchie Payette of Bethesda, Md., and Dawn Ritchie Miller of Huntingtown, Md.; and six grandchildren, Russell Cochran, Rachael Cochran, Grant Payette, Claire Payette, Katherine Miller and Kimberly Miller. He also is survived by two brothers, Henry Ritchie of South Orleans (Cape Cod), Mass., and Michael Ritchie of Port Chester, N.Y.; and a sister, Eileen Hunter of Whidbey Island (Freeland), Wash. A memorial service will be held at a date to be undetermined at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Bethesda, Md., presided over by the Rev. Ronald Foster. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry, where his cousin, the Rev. Duane Slade of Johnstown, will conduct a private service. Memorial gifts can be directed to The Hubbard House, 29 W. Miller St., Orlando, Fla., 32806, or to the Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md., 20678. Arrangements are in charge of the Lee Funeral Homes, 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings, Md. Condolences may be sent on line at www.leefuneralhomes.com Orville Edward Stadler II, 60, of Mims, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died unexpectedly in his home Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Born April 9, 1947, in Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, he was the son of Orville E. and Ruth Stadler, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mr. Stadler then entered the U.S. Air Force where he retired in 1986 after a 20-year military career. His awards includes the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (rifle), NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award with three Oak Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He had been employed since 1989 as a lead fiber optic technician at Indyne, Aerospace in Titusville, Fla. An American flag that flew at the Kennedy Space Center during his career was presented to the family as a token of gratitude by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Mr. Stadler enjoyed raising miniature horses with his wife on their farm. He loved animals, especially his miniatures, Joe and Calvin, and his dogs, Chopper, Miss Barkalot and CC. He was well-known for his flea market finds, lights and tinkering. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Stadler of Mims, Fla.; three children, Orville E. Stadler III and wife, Rita, of Oil City, S.Sgt. Cathleen E. Stadler-Frazier and husband, S.Sgt. Robert Frazier, of Fort Lewis, Wash., and John Stadler of Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren, Karie, John and Chelsey Stadler, all of Oil City. Interment was in Brevard Memorial Park in Titusville, Fla., with military honors and flag presentation. Merle D. Welton Sr., 86, of 111 Lamberton St., Franklin, died at 1:37 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1921, in Franklin, he was the son of David and Bessie Armstrong Welton. Mr. Welton retired in 1983 from Johns Mansville where he was a shipping supervisor. He was married to Laveda Heffner, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Merle Welton Jr. and wife, Jane, of Meadville, Larry G. Welton of Franklin, Donald E. Welton and wife, Elizabeth E. Feldman, of Pittsburgh and Jerry B. Welton of Franklin; three daughters, Karen L. Welton and Spring A. Welton, both of Franklin, and Joy A. Welton of Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Welton was preceded in death by a son, Terry L. Welton; a grandson, Glenn Welton; a sister, Irene Welton; and a daughter-in-law, Esther L. Welton. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jonathan Bell of the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent on line at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Getting it right - Edward E. Matthews Edward E. Matthews - Edward E. Matthews, 75, of Route 208, Knox, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Among his survivors is a daughter-in-law, Anita Matthews of Cranberry RD, Fern.

The Derrick, August 24, 2007: Norma M. Baker, Culver City, Calif., formerly of Franklin Jerome L. "Jerry" Davis, 2051 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin Edward E. Matthews, Route 208, Knox Frank L. Swineford, Summerville William F. Wolbert, Tylersburg Getting it right - Elizabeth L. "Betty' Moffett Norma M. Baker Norma M. Baker, 75, of Culver City, Calif., formerly of Franklin, wife of Robert Paul Baker and sister of William Shaffer of Raymilton and Pete Shaffer of Franklin, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, in her home. She was the daughter of the late Millard and Della DeLong Shaffer of Franklin. Jerome L. "Jerry" Davis, 69, of 2051 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 28, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of George and Florence Davis. He attended Rocky Grove High School. Mr. Davis had been employed for 311/2 years as a set up man at Franklin Steel. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Davis was an avid fisherman, taking his children, grandchildren or neighborhood children along. He also enjoyed hunting, camping and following the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed time spent with his dog, Jasper. He was married in 1964 to the former Darlene Baker, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jodi Long and husband, Robert, of Polk; a son, Jeffrey Davis and wife, Dawn, of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Logan Davis of Franklin. He also is survived by a sister, Lenora Felmlee of Meadville; a brother and sister-in-law, Clair and Karen Phillips of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Robert Baker; a brother, Lester Holloway; and four sisters, Mary Allman, Verda Perry, Lucy George and Georgina Williams. 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. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Lea A. Guiney, pastor of the East Grove United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the VNA of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, 16323. Edward E. Matthews, 75, of Route 208, Knox, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of William and Thelma Fleming Matthews. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Ida Matthews, upon the death of his parents. Mr. Matthews was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He was stationed in Alaska and repaired power units on the Air Force jets. He was employed as an inspector at the Knox Glass Plant, retiring in March 1985 after 34 years of service. Mr. Matthews was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville. He was a member of the Edenburg Masonic Lodge No. 550 of Knox, the New Castle Consistory and the Shrine Club of Clarion County. Mr. Matthews enjoyed painting houses, deer hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, with whom he loved to play cards and games. He was married June 14, 1957, in St. Paul Lutheran Church near Knox by the Rev. Lewis Fox to the former Nancy L. Hamilton, who survives. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in June. Also surviving are three children, Shelley Seth and husband, David, of Emlenton, Tim Matthews and wife, Debbie, of Knox, and Brenda Reed of Chesapeake, Va.; 12 grandchildren, Whitney, Blake, Lacey and Jared Matthews, Andrew, Ryan and Rachel Seth, Angela Gerics and husband, Joe, Leah Matthews, and Amanda, Brock and Colby Reed; and one great-grandson, Gabriele Matthew Reed. He also is survived by a brother, William "Buck" Matthews and wife, Esther, of Elk City; a brother-in-law, Keith Hamilton and wife, Nancy; five sisters-in-law, Linda Best and husband, Harold, Barbara Reed, Patricia Yurkanin and husband, George, Susan Cherico and husband, Bruce, and Bonnie Fazio and husband, Paul; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward E. Matthews Jr.; and a sister, Billie Jean Wright. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., Ohio and Penn streets, Knox. Visitation also will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Main St., Shippenville, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. The Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Main St., Shippenville, 16254; the Shriners Hospital of Erie, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, 16505; or to a charity of one's choice. Frank L. Swineford Frank L. Swineford, 59, of Summerville, son of Burton M. Swineford of Summerville and husband of Nancy M. Bish Swineford, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. William F. Wolbert William F. Wobert, 86, of Tylersburg died Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Golden Liiving Center, Shippenville, where he had been a resident for the past two months. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. of Leeper. (A complete death notice was published on Thursday morning in The Derrick) Getting it right - Elizabeth L. "Betty' Moffett Elizabeth L. "Betty" Moffett, 66, of 806 Colbert Ave., Oil City, died at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Among her survivors is a sister, Ruth Brozeski of Blairsville.

The Derrick, August 23, 2007: Barbara Lynn DeShong Brady, Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Oil City Randy F. Gallo, Hawthorn Gordon E. Heffern, Highland Heights, Ohio, formerly of Utica area Edward E. Matthews, Route 208, Knox Joan C. Mitchell, Greenville, formerly of Hadley Elizabeth L. "Betty" Moffett, 806 Colbert Ave., Oil City William F. Wolber, Tylersburg Getting it right - Philmore H. Kellogg Barbara Lynn DeShong Brady, 62, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. Born Feb. 1, 1945, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert L. and Evelyn Albright DeShong. Mrs. Brady lived a rich and full life surrounded by family and friends she deeply loved. Following graduation from Clarion University, she taught elementary school in New York state while her husband, Jim, completed his master's degree. She then followed him from coast to coast during his naval career. Her daughters, Heather and Brooke, became her focus, and efforts as a volunteer centered on the girls and their activities. Mrs. Brady's love of art continued throughout her life as she familiarized herself with the craft of one area after another. Her joy of gardening and the outdoors was evidenced through her activities with the Oleander Garden Club and the Audubon Society in Pensacola. She also involved herself in her community by volunteering with the American Red Cross and boards of the Cornell Club of the Emerald Coast and the Lake Charlene Homeowners Association Board of Directors, also in Pensacola. Her greatest joy came from her family, both immediately and extended. Surviving are her mother, Evelyn DeShong of Oil City; her husband, Jim Brady; her daughters, Heather Helard and husband, Ted, of Savannah, Ga., and Brooke Ryan and husband, John, of Mesa, Ariz.; and two granddaughters, Aislyn Ryan and Claren Ryan. She also is survived by three brothers, Dr. Robert Lee DeShong II of Oil City, Ralph Montgomery of Franklin and Robert Montgomery of Medina, Ohio; and a sister, Jane Short of Sterling, Va. She was preceded in death by her father. It was her request that those who knew her shed only a tear at her passing, but celebrate her life. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church, 33 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, with Dr. Randon Jackson and Dr. Roger Nicholson officiating. Private family burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. The Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel in Pensacola is in charge of arrangements. Randy F. Gallo, 50, of 1015 Wiants Lane, Hawthorn, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning. Born May 9, 1957, in Kellersburg, Armstrong County, he was the son of Frank D. and Dorothy M. Sanford Gallo. Mr. Gallo was employed as a laborer for Redbank Chevrolet in New Bethlehem. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and the VFW in New Bethlehem. Mr. Gallo enjoyed hunting and drag racing. Surviving are his parents, Frank and Dorothy Gallo of Polk; one son, Shane L. Gallo of Fairmount City; one sister, Barb Eyler and husband, Rob, of Franklin; one brother, Dale Gallo and wife, Laura, of New Bethlehem; one niece, Bethany Gallo; three nephews, Luke Gallo, Austin Eyler and Braden Eyler; and his fianc,e, Lisa Truitt. Mr. Gallo was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lester and Flossie Sanford; his paternal grandparents, Louis and Elizabeth Gallo; and one niece, Allison Eyler. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Berkey and Pastor Dottie Kunselman officiating. Interment will be in Kellersburg Methodist Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Gordon E. Heffern Gordon E. Heffern, 83, of Highland Heights, Ohio, formerly of the Utica area, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in the Cleveland Clinic after a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 19, 1924, in Canal Township, he was the son of Emory C. and Lillian McKay Heffern. Mr. Heffern attended Cooperstown High School and graduated in 1942 from Franklin High School. He graduated in 1948 from the University of Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Heffern was a vice president of National City Bank of Cleveland, Ohio, and CEO of Society Bank, now KEY Bank of Cleveland. He was the husband of Margie McQuillen Heffern and the late Neva Lepley Heffern. Surviving are his children, Kathy Maddex, John Heffern, Robert Heffern and Rick Heffern. He also is survived by a brother, Walt Heffern of Utica; four sisters, Alice Brink of Coopersown, Kate Lincoln of Akron, Ohio, Helen Deeter of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Lois Baker of Holly Hills, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Donna Heffern of Franklin. Mr. Heffern was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willard G. Heffern of Meadville and William C. Heffern of Franklin; a half sister, Mary Lee Snyder; and his stepfather, Lee C. Snyder of Cooperstown. Edward E. Matthews Edward E. Matthews, 75, of Route 208, Knox, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, 2007, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Joan C. Mitchell Joan C. Mitchell, 76, of 104 Hayfield Road, Greenville, Hempfield Township, formerly of Hadley, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, of injuries received in an automobile accident on Plank Road, Venango Township, Crawford County. Born Aug. 16, 1931, in Hadley, she was the daughter of Vance and Hazel Reash Chaney. She was a graduate of Hadley High School. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Hillside Presbyterian Church in Greenville and the Sunshine Bible Class of the church. She was an avid golfer and homemaker who enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Mrs. Mitchell was married in 1951 to Roland W. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Heather McMaster and husband, Mike, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Karla Moss and husband, Mike, of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Brent and Jason McMaster and Kristi and Tyler Moss. She also is survived by a brother, Dr. Jack V. Chaney of Hadley; and a sister, Jeannette Householder and husband, Jack, of Hadley. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by a son, Chris Mitchell; two brothers, Victor G. Chaney and Larry D. Chaney; and two sisters, Kathleen Fisher and Maxine Moynihan. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Andrew J. Vana Funeral Home, 102 Church St., Hadley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dr. Aland D. Smith, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rocky Glen Cemetery in Adamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department or to the American Cancer Society. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Moffett, 66, of 806 Colbert Ave., Oil City, died at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. Born Oct. 1, 1940, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy Wagner Schneider. She was a 1959 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Moffett worked as a switchboard operator for the Oil City Hospital. In her earlier years she was employed as a telephone operator by the General Telephone Co. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and playing bingo. She loved being around family and friends. Mrs. Moffett was of the Protestant faith. She was married in Franklin March 7, 1969, to Thomas M. Moffett Sr., who survives. Also surviving are four children and their spouses, Sharon and Don Martyna of Mount Jewitt, Diana and Glen Dickey of Oil City, Dorothy and Tim Hurley of Cranberry and Thomas Jr. and Christina Moffett of Oil City; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Vince Schneider of Oil City, Chuck Schneider of Las Vegas, Donald Schneider of California and Rose Patterson of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Randy Moffett; and one sister, Barb Patterson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Churches of Oil City, presiding. Interment will take place in Lamey Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Reinsel Funeral Home to help defray expenses. Condolences may be made at reinselfuneralhome.com. William F. Wolbert, 80, of Tylersburg, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville, where he had been a resident for the past two months. Born Aug. 25, 1926, in Lucinda, he was the son of Sebastian and Florence Nick Wolbert. Mr. Wolbert attended Wolbert School and graduated from Farmington High School. He was advanced a grade and graduated in 11 years, missing only one day of school throughout that time. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Wolbert drove truck most of his life for AP Weaver and Sons and later worked at Ken McFarland Beer Distributor and Weaver's County Line Market. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Saint Hubert Council. Mr. Wolbert owned Bill's Gun Shop where he sold and repaired guns for many years. His hobbies included his gun shop, hunting and target shooting. He was married Nov. 15, 1950, to Mary E. Marshall, who preceded him in death April 16, 2001. Surviving are his children: William J. Wolbert and wife, Pamela, Timothy G. Wolbert, Margaret Hepler and husband, Walt, Martha Barnes, Jeanne Godlesky and husband, Jack, Nancy Mellon, Robert G. Wolbert and wife, Annette, and Matthew J. Wolbert; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Louise Sliker. Also surviving are a brother, Eugene Wolbert and wife, Shirley; and two sisters, Doris Hannold and Claire Hutchings and husband, Cyrus. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Wolbert was preceded in death by five brothers, Donald, Glenn, Lee, Wayne and Robert Wolbert; and an infant sister. 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 Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Church, Crown, with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Hagan-Shotts Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington Township Volunteer Ambulance Service, Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Philmore H. Kellogg Philmore H. Kellogg, 78, of 411 Cherrytree Road, Titusville, died at 7:35a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in his residence. Among his survivors is a sister, Marie Bigley, of Centerville.

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Am I not getting the entire email? I have had several like it. All that is coming thru are surnames and a date---like the message below??? ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:28 AM Subject: [PACLARIO] Marriage announcement Blair - Matthews This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Blair, Matthews, Howard, Orr Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2263/mb.ashx<http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2263/mb.ashx> Message Board Post: see attachment. source unknown. Married February 16, 1928 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message