The Derrick, August 18, 2007: W. Dale Hammerlee, Findley Lake, N.Y., formerly of the Franklin area Donald O. Long, 1327 State Route 227, Oil City Julianna McCall, Clairton Grace A. McMahon, formerly of Cooperstown Keith Rudell Rankin, Knox Eleanor E. "Toot" Rupp, Fairmount City, formerly of Dry Ridge W. Dale Hammerlee, 81, of Sunnyside Road, Findley Lake, N.Y., died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at his residence. Born Dec. 23, 1925, in Polk, he was the son of Floyd R. and Iva E. Davis Hammerlee Sr. He was raised and educated around the Franklin area and graduated from Franklin High School in 1943. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as an aviation cadet. Upon his discharge, he returned to Franklin and went to work at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. as a machinist. He had also worked for Joy Manufacturing in Franklin and Oilwell Supply in Oil City. In 1959, he moved to Corry and began employment with Ajax Iron Works (Cooper Industries). He retired in 1986 as a machine shop foreman. Following his retirement, he worked for the Bracken Funeral Home in Corry for many years. His greatest enjoyment was being active with his children and grandchildren in sporting events and other activities including his church. He also enjoyed boating and taking his children and grandchildren skiing. Mr. Hammerlee was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Corry and was presently a member of First Alliance Church in Erie. He was a former deacon at First Alliance. He had served on the board of directors of Corry Memorial Hospital and on the Zoning Board of Findley Lake. Mr. Hammerlee is survived by his wife, Shirley Chamberlain Hammerlee. They were married Nov. 25, 1950, in Franklin. He is also survived by two daughters, Marsha E. Marsh and her husband, Greg, of Erie, and Adele D. Futato and her husband, Mark, of Oviedo, Fla.; one son, Dr. William D. Hammerlee and his wife, Valerie, of Erie; and three sisters, Sara Jane Borland of Winchester, Va., Patricia J. Smith of Naples, Fla., and Norma J. Siekkinen and her husband, Duane, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Lucas Marsh and his wife, Nicole, Laban Marsh and his wife, Megan, Levi Marsh and his wife, Kim, Lamech Marsh and his wife, Anne Marie, Rebekah Thobaben and her husband, Zack, Adam, Laura and Sarah Hammerlee, and William, Evan, Mark David and Annie Futato; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Marsh; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd "Raymond" Hammerlee Jr. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Alliance Church in Erie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Alliance Church in Erie with the Rev. Rick Crocker officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Corry. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 188 South Erie St., Mayville, N.Y., 14757; or First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Erie, l6500. Donald O. Long, 83, of 1327 State Route 227, Oil City, died at 6:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born May 9, 1924, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Jacob and Kathryn Shreffler Hayes Long. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mr. Long had lived in the Plumer area for the past 41 years. He served as a gunner's mate in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Long was first employed at Oilwell Supply, then at General Telephone as a lineman and engineer until he retired in 1987. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Oil City, where he served as a deacon and elder and on the session board. Mr. Long was a major part of the Good Friday Laymen's Breakfast for more than 35 years, volunteering and serving as chairman. He was also a cook for many years for the Friday men's breakfast at Trinity United Methodist Church and later at Second Presbyterian Church. He served for 13 years on the Oil City School Board and also served as a Cornplanter Township supervisor. He was a volunteer for the Oil City Youth Football League and the Blue and White Booster Club, and he was a former Boy Scout leader. Mr. Long enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He married the former Carol A. Cropp on Sept. 25, 1965, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Donna and Mike Sardo of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sons and their wives, Jeff and Angie Long of Columbus, Ohio, and Steve and Lori Long of Oil City; eight grandchildren, Chris and Paulette Giarratano and Jason and Kim Sardo, all of Buffalo, N.Y., Derek and Meghan Long of Columbus, Ohio, and Joshua and Andrew Long of Oil City; and one great-grandson, Dominic Giarratano of Buffalo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Mizwa; one brother, Logan Long; and two sisters, Carrie Saeli and Virginia Bortzer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Gaston, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 111 Reed St., Oil City, 16301; Cornplanter Township Volunteer Fire Department, Grandview Road, Oil City, 16301; or the charity of one's choice. Julianna McCall Julianna McCall, 87, of Clairton, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007. Among her survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Janice, and grandson Ryan McCall, all of Seneca. Grace A. McMahon, 89, formerly of Wright Road, Cooperstown, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the home of her daughter in Chardon, Ohio. Born Aug. 14, 1918, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward E. and Emma Lee Torok Wood. She married Earl J. McMahon on June 22, 1940, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. McMahon was a member of McDaniels Corners Bible Church in Cochranton. She is survived by five children, Janet A. Furpahs of Cooperstown, Earl E. McMahon and his wife, Joanne, of Madison, Ohio, Stephen P. McMahon and his wife, Karen, of Mentor, Ohio, Helen L. Locke and her husband, Bruce, of Euclid, Ohio, and Ruth E. Wyatt and her husband, Andy, of Chardon, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dever and George Wood; and one sister, Genevieve Gergely. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Clyde Ball of McDaniels Corners Bible Church officiating. Interment will be in Dempseytown Cemetery. Keith Rudell Rankin, 73, of Knox, died at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the VNA Hospice House in Shippenville following an extended illness. Born April 9, 1934, in Emlenton, he was the son of the late Nelson and Laura Burke Rankin. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church near Emlenton. He was instrumental in the establishment of many local churches of various denominations. Mr. Rankin had been employed by the Quaker State Refinery at Emlenton, Ti-Brook near Eau Claire and Brookville, and he was retired from Evergreen Construction Co. of Corsica. He was an avid hunter from his early years until ill health prevented his participation in the sport. In addition to the outdoors, he attended auctions whenever possible. NASCAR viewing was another great hobby, especially following the career of Dale Earnhardt Sr. While work and hobbies were very meaningful to him, nothing surpassed his love of family and spending as much time as possible with all his generations. Mr. Rankin is survived by his wife, Shirley Exley Rankin, whom he married Sept. 18, 1999; one son, Michael "Mike" R. Rankin and his wife, Leslie, of Parker; three stepsons, David Reddinger and his wife, Kim, of Cranberry, Venango County, Larry Reddinger and his wife, Bonda, of Knox, and Ken Reddinger and his wife, Tiffany, of Fairfax, Va.; and two stepdaughters, Molly Reddinger and her friend, Mitch Mansfield, and Mrs. Thomas (Latrisha) Ratliff, all of Hayes, Va. Also surviving are five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; one brother, Lavell "Pete" Rankin and his wife, Helen, of Clintonville; two sisters, Arlene Sherman of Lamartine and Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Stalker of Florida; two previous wives, Martha Gill and Bessie Rankin; and one son-in-law, Gerald Smith of Grove City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Rankin Smith; two brothers, Donald and Darrell Rankin; and one sister, Myrtle Logue. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Main Street-Route 38 in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Carpenter of Fellowship Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in East Unity Cemetery, Cherry Valley Borough, Butler County. The family suggests memorials be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, 16373; or VNA Hospice, Box 668, Knox, 16232. Eleanor E. "Toot" Rupp, 74, of 1644 Truittsburg Road, Fairmount City and formerly of Dry Ridge, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the Clarion Hospital, Monroe Township. Born Dec. 6, 1932 in Oak Ridge, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Goldie Mae (Bish) and Charles E. Nolf. Mrs. Rupp was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed fishing, puzzles, gardening and baking. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. On Aug. 2, 1952, she married Howard Dean Rupp, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1983. She is survived by two sons, Alan Rupp and his fiancâ?s Missy of Fairmount City and Terry Rupp and his wife Kim of Oak Ridge; three daughters, Rita Bullers and her husband Dave of Punxsutawney, Debra Adams and her special friend Randall Stahlman of Punxsutawney and Cheryl Shaffer and her husband Brian of New Bethlehem; four sisters, Grace Shirey and her husband Glenn of Kittanning, Mae Bristor of Ohio, Ruth Hopper and her husband Herman of New Bethlehem and Violet Stuart of New Bethlehem; three brothers ,John Nolf and his wife Peg of New Bethlehem, Glenn Nolf and his wife Peggy of Mayport and Clair Nolf and his wife Annette of New Bethlehem. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rupp was preceded in death by one son, Larry Dean Rupp; three brothers, Earl Nolf, Hilton Nolf and James "Jake" Nolf, and a sister, Mary R. Andrews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Laska and the Rev. Randy Evans, hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clarion Forest VNA Hospice.

The Derrick, August 17, 2007: Sarah Katheryn "Katie" Kiskadden, 96, formerly of Cherrytree Road and Glen Drive Road, died at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, where she had been a resident. Born April 28, 1911, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Clinefelter Wice. Mrs. Kiskadden was a member of the Maple Dale Free Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and was married April 11, 1939, to Clarence Kiskadden, who died in 1964. Surviving are four children, Shirley Howe and husband, Gary, of Austin, Texas, Bert Kiskadden and wife, Jane, of Cooperstown, Mary Lou Wood of Bridgeville and Richard Kiskadden and wife, Marsha, of Franklin; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Nellie Tenney of Sandy Lake and Martha Jane Wolcott and husband, the Rev. Robert Wolcott of Tamaqua; a sister-in-law, Martha Wice of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Leonard, John D. and Evan Wice; and three sisters, Margaret and Irene Wice and Lavina Ross. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Phil Conklin officiating, assisted by the Rev.Robert Wolcott. Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Condolences may be sent on line at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com

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The Derrick, August 16, 2007: Esther M. Borchert, Cherry Valley Borough, Butler County D. Scott Guzzo, Rockton, formerly of Knox Bradley Duane "Brad" Tidd, Parker, Colo., formerly of Grove City Anthony R. "Tony" Yashinski, Route 417, Dempseytown, formerly of Kennerdell. Esther M. Borchert Esther M. Borchert, 42, of Cherry Valley Borough, Butler County, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2007, at her residence. D. Scott Guzzo, 47, of Rockton, formerly of Knox, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, while vacationing in Corolla, N.C. Born Dec. 1, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Lynne Jones, who survives in Knox. He was a 1977 graduate of Keystone High School in Knox. Mr. Guzzo served in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 until 1991. He was employed by WalMart for the past 15 years, most recently as store manager at Robinson Town Center in Pittsburgh. Mr. Guzzo was a member of the Roseville Independent Chapel in Roseville. He enjoyed dirt bike riding, auto racing, bowling, softball and Sci-Fi, and was an automobile enthusiast. He loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Katie, who was his pride and joy. Mr. Guzzo was married April 25, 1999, to Susan Fillhart, who survives. Also surviving are his mother of Knox; a sister, Carole McCall and husband, Jeff, of Franklin; a brother, Tim Guzzo and his fiancée, Aubrey Hulings of Knox; his daughter, Katie Guzzo of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; three stepchildren, Josh Muth, Mike Muth and Sherri Muth, all of Rockton; and numerous extended family. Mr. Guzzo was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Louis and Dorothy "June" Jones of Perryville. 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 Bernard P. Snyder Funeral Home in Reynoldsville. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday in the Roseville Independent Chapel in Roseville with the Rev. Jim Fillhart, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockton Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Charitable Deeds and Services, in care of John Kerle, 98 Hickory Nut Lake, Knox, 16232. Bradley Duane "Brad" Tidd, 34, of Parker, Colo., formerly of Grove City, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, following a motorcycle accident in Franktown, Colo. Born Nov. 19, 1972, in Grove City, he was the son of James A. and Bonnie L. Phipps Tidd of Grove City. While living in Grove City, he earned his Eagle Scout in 1990 and graduated in 1991 from Grove City Area High School. He graduated in 1995 from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Spring, Colo., earning his bachelor of science degree in astronautical engineering. >From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Tidd was stationed at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, working on Titan Rockets, and Buckley Air Force Base, working with satellites. From 2000 to 2002, he worked for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. on the Atlas V programs. He received his M.S.M. in 2003 from the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. At the time of his death, Mr. Tidd worked for the Proposal Analyst with integrated systems and solutions within Lockheed Martin Corp. and also worked with Lockheed Martin Astronautics, J.R.W., Raytheon, Harris Corp., Brown and Root, Johnson Controls, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA. Mr. Tidd was a member of the Parker United Methodist Church in Parker, Colo. He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed NASCAR racing, was a 4-wheeler enthusiast and was a loving father and husband. He also was an organ donor with his thoughts of always helping others. Mr. Tidd was married July 20, 1996, in Denver, Colo., to Catherine Hope Mouton of Parker, Colo., and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Haley Elizabeth, age 5, Michael Jeffrey, age 3, and Sarah Alice, 18 months, all at home; his parents, James and Bonnie Tidd of Grove City; one sister, Brenda E. Petroff and husband, Mark, of Erie, and one brother, Jeremy B. Tidd and fiancée, Bobbie-Jo Cushing, of Polk. He also is survived by his grandfather, Willard C. Phipps, formerly of Polk, and his grandmother, Freda V. Tidd of Franklin; an uncle, Larry A. Tidd and wife, Peggy, of Franklin; a niece, Amanda E. Petroff of Erie; and two nephews, Brian and John Sullivan, of Denver, Colo. Mr. Tidd was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Wade Tidd; his grandmother, Julia E. "Dolly" Phipps; and his grandfather, Samuel H. Tidd. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in the North Liberty Presbyterian Church, North Liberty-Plain Grove Road, Grove City, with the Rev. Jerry Mahaffey officiating. Interment took place at Little Chapel on the Hill, Buffalo Creek, Colo. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to "The Tidd Family Fund," in care of First Bank, 10961 South Parker Road, Parker, Colo., 80134. The guestbook may be signed at Legacy.com. Anthony R. "Tony" Yashinski, 80, of 4345 Route 417 Dempseytown, formerly of 120 Jared Lane, Kennerdell, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after an extended illness. Born Dec. 26, 1926, in Oil City, he was the son of Anthony and Edith Anthony Yashinski. Mr. Yashinski was a 1945 graduate of Oil City High School. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Yashinski had worked for the United Natural Gas Co. and retired in 1982 as the foreman of the Lithograph Department at Continental Can Co. He enjoyed all sports and in his younger years he played baseball. He also enjoyed hunting and was an avid golfer and as a hobby, he enjoyed making golf clubs.. Mr. Yashinski was married Sept. 13, 1947, in St. Venantius Church, Rouseville, to Marguerite W. "Peggy" Kirkwood, who survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Delores Struss and Mary Lou Gutowski, both of Oil City; several nieces and nephews, Debbie Masters, Lee and Teresa Belfiore, Cindy Finnefrock, Jami Smail, Gregory Smalley and Mark Smalley; and a sister-in-law and spouse, Carol and James Smalley of Dempseytown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Cecelia Miller and Dorothy Belfiore; a brother-in-law and his spouse, Paul and Betty Kirkwood; and three brothers-in-law, Jim Struss, Honey Belfiore and Ray Gutowski. Private visitation and funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church, will preside. Interment will follow in Rynd Farm Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Reinsel Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at reinselfuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michealmcknight Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/1358.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: betsy real name was elizabeth mcknight born in 1793 in fayette county near connellsville. she can be found with her husband in bullskin, fayette in the 1840 census report. her father is directly above her in this census, along with her brother. 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: wemas1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ethel, I got 2 Ancestor messages from you today but was told they had been deleted. What's up? wemas is We and MA Smith, Conneaut Lake, PA, 60 miles from Clarion as I wrote to JV Smith yesterday. My dad had two uncles and his father who were teachers in Farmington Twp when they finished high school in the 18 hundreds, hence the title of the message board. His dad and one uncle became ordained Methodist ministers later. Another non-teaching uncle became the 3rd minister in the family. Hope any future messages are not blocked from me. WE Smith 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: LWALLS22 Surnames: Kuhns, Seigworth, Byers, Shirey Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2246/mb.ashx Message Board Post: also see attachments for original scan with photos Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kuhns Observe 47th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kuhns of Curllsville celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary Feb. 11. They were married in the Methodist Parsonage in Clarion by Rev. T. A. Locke. Parents of four children, T. A. of Sligo; H. C. of Clarion; Mrs. Ruby Seigworth of Clarion and Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Byers of Clarion RD, they also have eight grand-children. Mrs. Kuhns is the former Bertha Shirey, daughter of the late Berton N. and Maggie E. Shirey of Rimersburg RD 1. Mr. Kuhns remarked that their wedding date this year fell in a completely different type of weather than 47 years ago. On that day they took a livery rig to Clarion and then took a train to Summerville. They planned on taking the low grade train to Rimersburg where they planned on being married. But because of a wreck at Summerville they had to return to Clarion. When they got back to Clarion they found they would have to wait to late evening for a minister as a draft contingent was leaving for service in World War I and t! he minister was with them. The next day they were able to take the train to Lawsonham where they were met by a team and a sleigh. The snow storm was so severe that on the way to Rimersburg the sleigh was upset by the wind, sleet and snow. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Kuhns was employed as an oil and gas driller. Mrs. Kuhns has been Clarion Newspapers correspondent for Curllsville for appoxiamately 30 years. Source and date of article is unknown. Another article: CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Kuhns of Curllsville are celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary today. Thomas Kuhns and the former Bertha May Sirey (sic?) were married February 11, 1918 in the Methodist Church parsonage in Clarion by Rev. Locke. They have lived in Curllsville all their married life, and are the parents of four children, two boys and two girls. Because Mrs. Kuhns is in poor health no celebration has been planned. Source and date unknown. 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.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ethel_b_stark Surnames: Smith/Fitzgerald/Noble/Weisers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.3.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I bought the CD of the 1877 Atlas after Warren told me about it years ago. I did not realize everything has to be bought now. To Bad for us poor people trying to research our families. Warren really helped me. But at the time I seem to remember he did not think we were related. I am still waiting for my Family Tree maker. I bought 2005 delux off of ebay. It is sealed. My cousin has the same one so that is why I bought the old one instead of a new 2008 one. 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 15, 2007: Suzanne Dunmire Balodis, Millcreek, formerly of Oil City Gary L. Doyle, Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Franklin Charles Donald Fairley, Oil City Ronald C. Hagerty, New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Oil City and Saegertown Cletus B. Leicht, Strobleton Raymond Arthur Knechtel, Garysburg, N.C., formerly of Wesley and New Wilmington Anthony R. "Tony" Yashinski, Route 417, Cooperstown, formerly of Kennerdell Suzanne Dunmire Balodis, 36, of Millcreek, formerly of Oil City, died in her home Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, following a three and one-half-year illness surrounded by family and friends. Born Nov. 8, 1970, in Oil City, she was the daughter of George E. Dunmire Jr. and Karen McMillin Dunmire. Mrs. Balodis was a 1988 graduate of McDowell High School and attended Mercyhurst College, Erie. Her previous employment included Surf-n-Turf Marine, Ups and Downs and Tuxedo Junction. Her current employment was as manager of Pretzletown USA in the Millcreek Mall. Mrs. Balodis was a parishioner at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Millcreek. She was the beloved wife of Erik Balodis, whom she married April 20, 1996, and was the devoted mother of two children, James Martin Balodis and Caitlyn Marie Balodis. Also surviving are her parents; one brother, George M. Dunmire, his wife Jennifer, and their son, Dylan; her mother-in-law, Ann Onderko; father-in-law, Martin Balodis; brothers-in-law, Nathan Onderko and Alan Balodis; aunts and uncles, Marge and Bill Berry, Bob and Trish Dunmire and Tom and Susan Dunmire; cousins, Harold Berry and Shannon, Robert, Daniel, Tom, Andy and Joe Dunmire; and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by two cousins, James Michael Berry and Jonathan Dunmire; her maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Helen Shaw McMillin; and her paternal grandparents, George E. Sr. and Mary Gavin Dunmire. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the new Burton West Lake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th St., Erie. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Jude the Apostle Church. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to any Northwest Savings Bank Branch, attention the James and Caitlyn Balodis Scholarship Fund. Send condolences and flowers at burtonfuneralhome.com. Suzanne Dunmire Balodis, 36, of Millcreek, formerly of Oil City, died in her home Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, following a three and one-half-year illness surrounded by family and friends. Born Nov. 8, 1970, in Oil City, she was the daughter of George E. Dunmire Jr. and Karen McMillin Dunmire. Mrs. Balodis was a 1988 graduate of McDowell High School and attended Mercyhurst College, Erie. Her previous employment included Surf-n-Turf Marine, Ups and Downs and Tuxedo Junction. Her current employment was as manager of Pretzletown USA in the Millcreek Mall. Mrs. Balodis was a parishioner at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Millcreek. She was the beloved wife of Erik Balodis, whom she married April 20, 1996, and was the devoted mother of two children, James Martin Balodis and Caitlyn Marie Balodis. Also surviving are her parents; one brother, George M. Dunmire, his wife Jennifer, and their son, Dylan; her mother-in-law, Ann Onderko; father-in-law, Martin Balodis; brothers-in-law, Nathan Onderko and Alan Balodis; aunts and uncles, Marge and Bill Berry, Bob and Trish Dunmire and Tom and Susan Dunmire; cousins, Harold Berry and Shannon, Robert, Daniel, Tom, Andy and Joe Dunmire; and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by two cousins, James Michael Berry and Jonathan Dunmire; her maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Helen Shaw McMillin; and her paternal grandparents, George E. Sr. and Mary Gavin Dunmire. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the new Burton West Lake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th St., Erie. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Jude the Apostle Church. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to any Northwest Savings Bank Branch, attention the James and Caitlyn Balodis Scholarship Fund. Send condolences and flowers at burtonfuneralhome.com. Gary L. Doyle Gary L. Doyle, 64, of 701 E. 69th St., Tacoma, Wash., born in Franklin to the late George and Nolene Engles Doyle, brother of Sheree Greggs of Stoneboro, Donna Knox of Franklin, Ralph Doyle of Polk and Jim Doyle of Utica, and other relatives in the Franklin area, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in his residence. Charles Donald Fairley Charles Donald Fairley, 76, of Oil City, died at 2:04 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among his survivors are his wife, Martha, and a son, Donald, both of Oil City. Cletus B. Leicht Cletus B. Leicht, 81, a lifelong resident of the Strobleton area, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Jan. 8, 1926, in Strobleton, he was the son of Maurice and Catherine Hahn Licht. Mr. Leicht was employed as a mechanic at Venus Motor Co., Fryburg Ford, O'Connor Trucking, Cutis Wright in Buffalo, N.Y., and again at Venus Motor Co. until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Leicht was involved in the Boy Scouts of America where he served as a leader, earned the Scout Master Award, was involved in the Order of the Arrow and earned three Merit Awards. He was a life member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department where he served as a fire police officer and he was a member of the Pennsylvania Fire Police Association. Mr. Leicht held membership in the Fryburg Sportsman's Club, Boots and Saddles Club, AARP, Moose Lodge No. 101 of Clarion and the Oil City Eagles for more than 35 years. Surviving are two brothers, Charles "Dick" Licht and wife, Chelsea, and Clyde Licht and wife, Carole; three sisters, Rose Swonger, Helen Licht and Gloria Eisenman and husband, James; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and June; and three sisters, Doris Mock, Grace Lenhart and Mary Catherine "Kay" Licht. Private viewing for family members will be held in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Inurnment will be in St. Michael Cemetery at the wishes of the family. The family suggests memorial be made to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Ronald C. Hagerty, 84, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Oil City and Saegertown, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, following an extended illness. Born Feb. 5, 1923, in Oil City, he was the son of Harry S. and Millie Mae Sadler Hagerty. Mr. Hagerty graduated in 1940 from Oil City High School and attended Indiana and Penn State universities. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Izard in the Pacific Theater. He enjoyed attending annual reunions with his fellow seamates. Mr. Hagerty was an avid musician and could play any instrument. He played in the Penn State Nittany Lion Blue Band and continued his love of music, playing in many bands including the Mummers of New Port Richey until the time of his death. He was retired from FMC of Saegertown where he was a powerhouse operator for 20 years. Mr. Hagerty was married Feb. 10, 1947, to the former Claudine R. McMillen of Oil City. She preceded him in death in February 1986. Surviving are four children, James R. Hagerty and wife, Linda, of Franklin, Tim L. Hagerty and wife, Mary Kay, of Franklin, Steve H. Hagerty of Saegertown and Pam S. Szewczyk of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, Jill Shull, Jaime O'Neil, Justin Hagerytr, Shona Knupp, KariAnn and Megan Szewczyk; and four great-grandchildren, Abbey and Evan Shull, Caden Hagerty and Matthew O'Neil. He also is survived by one brother, Ken Hagerty of Ohio; and one sister, Helen Hetrick of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hagerty of Williamsport. Memorial contributions can be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, 6117 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, Fla., 34653. There will be no public visitation. Raymond Arthur Knechtel, 75, of 200 Delma Drive, Garysburg, N.C., formerly of Wesley and New Wilmington, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, while vacationing in Flagstaff, Ariz. Born March 20, 1932, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Fredrick Joseph and Aline Blosat Knechtel. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Knechtel operated a dairy farm in the Wesley area for years. He was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in Mercer where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Mr. Knechtel was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. He enjoyed fishing, camping and car shows. Mr. Knechtel was married June 15, 1951, to Mary Grace Poole of Wesley, who preceded him in death. He was married in June 2005 to Lorene I. Opferman, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Theodore Knechtel and his wife, Diane, of Polk, Kenneth Knechtel and his wife, Joni, of Mercer, Lela Glancy of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and Timothy Knechtel and his wife, Rosemary, of Fowler, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Fredrick Knechtel of California; and a stepsister, Donna Semanco of Sharon. Mr. Knechtel was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ronald Knechtel; and infant twin sons, Norman Fredrick and Steven Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Venango St., Mercer, with the Rev. James Leuenberger officiating. He will be assisted by Bill Knechtel, a grandson of the deceased. Anthony R. 'Tony' Yashinski Anthony R. "Tony" Yashinski, 80, of Route 417, Cooperstown, formerly of Kennerdell, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.

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