This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Summerville, Goal, Brown, Holmes, Over, Eaker, Bashline, McCall, Shields, Sherman, Brinka, Thompson, Krauss, Murphy, Craig, Howarth, Heeter, Rush, Shook, Harriger, Thorne, Miller, Mooney, Permut, Carnahan, Parson, Hogan, Yingling, Sayers, Courson, Mapes, Coleman, Magness, Allison, Dunkle. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: see attachment source: Clarion News date: June 12, 1979 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: LWALLS22 Surnames: Kuhns, Seigworth, Byers, Shirey Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2239/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 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.

The Derrick, August 14, 2007: Alfred V. Bolt, 1186 Bell Town Road, Sligo Edward Kinchley Evans Jr., Emlenton Ronald C. Hagerty, New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Oil City and Saegertown Kenneth R. Moorhead, New Bethlehem RD Howard K. Schrum, Charlotte, Mich., formerly of Oil City Clair I. Simms, New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Franklin Lloyd Leroy Snyder, 442 Congress Hill Road, Franklin Grace M. White, Kittanning, formerly of Franklin and East Brady Alfred V. Bolt Alfred V. Bolt, 71, of 1186 Bell Town Road, Sligo, died at 1:O5 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at the Church of God Church Camp in Barnett Township, Jefferson County, following an apparent heart attack. Born March 7, 1936, in New Kensington, he was the son of William and Mary Elizabeth Such Bolt. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Mr. Bolt was employed for 21 years on the blasting crew at the former C&K Coal Co. of Sligo, retiring in 1990. He operated a small vacuum cleaner sales and repair service at the time of his death. He was a member of the Church of God at Five Points near Sligo. Mr. Bolt served as a Pennsylvania state constable in Piney Township for 12 years. He served as a scout master with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Mr. Bolt enjoyed tinkering, singing, photography and going to Sligo for coffee every morning. He was married June 3, 1966, to the former Donna Huffman, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, Donald and Valerie Bolt of Sligo; a daughter and her fiancâ?se, Jennifer Bolt and Tracy Bigley of Knox; and four grandchildren, Donald Bolt Jr., Mason Kane Bolt, Cassandra Jean Bolt and Melody Bednar. He also is survived by three sisters, Verna May Snair of Westfield, N.Y., Mary Dale of North East and Harriet Pattric of Erie; and two brothers, Frank Bolt and Richard Bolt, both of New Kensington. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bolt was preceded in death by three sisters, Georgene Holmes, Edie Brown and Dorothy Simon; and one brother, William Bolt Jr. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Campbell, pastor of the Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. Edward Kinchley Evans Jr. Edward Kinchley Evans Jr., 82, of Emlenton, died suddenly Sunday morning, Aug. 12, 2007, in his residence of natural causes. He was a noted playwright and actor, artist and veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. 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 February1986. 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 Hagerty, 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. Kenneth R. Moorhead, 88, of New Bethlehem RD, died Saturday morning, Aug. 11, 2007, in McKinley Health Center, Brookville. Born Aug. 22, 1918, in Deanville, Armstrong County, he was a son of the late Earl and Sara Anthony Moorhead. He married Grace Wilson, who preceded him in death March 7, 1998. The Moorheads lived in Deanville, Worthington and New Bethlehem. Mr. Moorhead retired in 1976 from Eljer Plumbingware of Ford City after 30 years of service. His wife worked for G.C. Murphy Co. in New Bethlehem and Kittanning and Monty's Freezer Fresh in Kittanning. He owned race horses at the Meadows in earlier years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed elk hunting. Mr. Moorhead attended the First Baptist Church in New Bethlehem. Surviving are three daughters, Luana McKee and her husband, James, of Worthington, Darla Mechling and her husband, William, of Indiana, Pa., and Cathy Seniow and her husband, Michael,of Avonmore RD; one son, Kenneth R. Moorhead and his wife, Darlene, of Kittanning RD; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one stepbrother, Lionel Sayers of Bradford. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Russell Sayers; and his stepmother, Martha Sayers Moorhead. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Don Donine will officiate. Interment will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions can be given to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242, or to the First Baptist Church of New Bethlehem, 207 Layfette St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Howard K. Schrum Howard K. Schrum, 75, a resident of Charlotte, Mich., since 1967, formerly of Oil City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007. Born Jan. 28, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of Samuel and Genevieve Snow Schrum. Mr. Schrum had been employed as a forming machine operator for Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Charlotte, retiring in 1994. He was a life member of the Oil City Masonic Lodge. Mr. Schrum was a member of the West Carmel Congregational Church of Charlotte. He was married to the former Betty Jane Aaron, who died in 1997. Surviving are two sons, Ricky Schrum and wife, Jean, of Olivet, Mich., and Daniel Schrum and wife, Cynthia, of Ottawa, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Lucas Schrum, Chanda Schrum, Amy Davidson and husband, Sean, and Eric Schrum. He also is survived by three sisters, Patricia Thomas of Pennsylvania and Mary Carl and Deloris Kolvalchek, both of Ohio; and a loving friend, Marlene Siefert of Charlotte. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, 206 West Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Mich. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment will be in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Clair I. Simms, 94, of 2606 Haven Drive, New Port Richey, Fla., a former Franklin resident, died June 12, 2007, following a four-month illness. Born in Western New York, he was one of six brothers and sisters reared in an agricultural setting. He was the last survivor. Mr. Simms was a 1935 graduate of St. Bonaventure University in petroleum engineering. Following graduation he was employed by Clark Brothers, a subsidiary of Dresser Industries, Olean, N.Y. Later he was transferred to Houston, Texas, and subsequently he was employed by Standard Oil of Indiana in Brownsville, Texas, and Whiting, Ind. He retired in 1978 from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in Franklin. While residing in Franklin, Mr. Simms was a member of the Elks and Masons and was president of the Franklin Club in 1972. He served the community in various civic functions. Mr. Simms loved playing golf, card games, crossword puzzles and schnauzers. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, New Port Richey. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, whom he married in 1986; two sons, James Simms and wife, Pamela, of Franklin and Charles Simms of New Port Richey; and three grandchildren, Christopher and Bradley Simms of Demotte, Ind., and James Simms of Japan. Also surviving are stepchildren, Denny and Sandy Clark of Elizabeth City, N.C., Mary Coe of New Port Richey, Fla., Betty and Mike Judy of Fairport, N.Y., and their children and grandchildren; two sisters-in-law. Teresa Simms and Doris Conover; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Simms was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen, who died in 1985; his parents, James and Maude Simms; three brothers, Harry, Glenn and Frank; and two sisters, Beatrice and Edna. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Cooperstown Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the services will be held in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Memorials may be made to the Hospice VNA of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to Pasco-Hernandez Hospice, 6807 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, Fla., 34653. Lloyd Leroy Snyder, 88, of 442 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born July 9, 1919, in Worth Township, he was the son of Glenn W. and Pearl Perrine Snyder. Mr. Snyder retired in 1980 after working more than 35 years as head of the dairy department at the A&P Grocery Store in Franklin. He was a member of the Congress Hill Church of God. Mr. Snyder was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed watching the harness racing at the Stoneboro Fair. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, his family, camping and listening to bluegrass and gospel music. Mr. Snyder attended all family functions and events. He was married Oct. 14, 1945, to Ruth M. Marsteller, who died in 1988. Surviving are five children, Dennis L. Snyder and wife, Carol, of Utica, John C. Snyder and wife, Patti, and Shirley Thatcher and husband, Charles, all of Franklin, and Darlene Plowman and Cindy Dutko and husband, James, all of Cooperstown; 14 grandchildren, Sandy Moore and husband, Abe, of Reno; Bryan Thatcher and wife, Denise, Eric Plowman and wife, Stacey, Mindy Snyder and Kayla Snyder, all of Franklin; Darla Plowman, James Dutko, Benjamin Dutko and Andrew Dutko, all of Cooperstown; Craig Plowman and wife, Peggy, and Stephanie Snyder, all of Oil City; Dennis Snyder Jr. and wife, Terena, of Albion; and Jason Snyder and Brittany Snyder, both of Utica; and 11 great-grandchildren, Dakoda Barnett, Austen Barnett, Courtney Moore, Brittany Moore and Eric Moore, all of Reno; Amanda Moore and Tori Snyder, both of Oil City; and Brady Thatcher, Bailee Thatcher, Ethan Plowman and Thomas Kistler, all of Franklin. He also is survived by two sisters and their husbands, Janet and Richard Wright of Cranberry Township and June and Lawrence Pessia of Bradford. Also surviving are a special friend and her family: Betty Jane Beers of Franklin; her son, Jeff Beers and wife, Kathy, of Indiana, Pa., and their children, J.B., Lindsey and Rachelle; and her daughter, Rebecca Beers and husband, Bill Stienbacker of Ciccro, N.Y., and their daughter, Erin Shultz of Kokomo, Ind. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Snyder; two brothers, Walter and Gerald Snyder; a sister, Twila Hulon; and a son-in-law, Daryl Plowman. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today 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. Johnny Pennington of the Congress Hill Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Congress Hill Church of God, 406 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, 16323. Condolences may be sent on line at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Grace M. White Grace M. White, 81, a resident of the Kittanning Care Center, Manor Township, Armstrong County, formerly of Franklin and East Brady, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in the care center. Born June 14, 1926, in Richland Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of William E. and Gertrude McCall Donaldson. She was a 1944 graduate of East Brady High School. Mrs. White worked in the dietary department at Polk State School and Hospital and was a sales clerk at Shaw's Shoe Store and Murphy's 5 & 10, both in Franklin. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Brady's Bend Township. Mrs. White was married Sept. 6, 1947, to Richard E. White, who died in 1989. She and her family enjoyed their cottage on Goose Creek at Chautauqua Lake, New York. She enjoyed crafts, jitterbugging, flea markets and garage sales and was always the life of the party. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph E. (Diane) Hall III of Howard, Ohio, and Ms. Pamela S. White and companion, Gary Plowman, of East Brady; and three grandsons, Thomas Heffernan and Justin Heffernan, both of Franklin, and Ralph E. Hall IV of Florida. She also is survived by one brother and his wife, William E. and Mary Donaldson of East Brady; and one sister, Lenora Satterlee of Brady's Bend. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. White was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph R. Hall; two sisters, Ruth A. Mellish and Mary Evelyn Ruth; and a special friend, Richard Silvis. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The Buechele Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St., East Brady, is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sawdust48_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2238.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jackie I thank you so much for the info. on George W. Kerr. Ken. [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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jackiekmac Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2238.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KERR, GEORGE was born iin Ireland c.1805. he married MARY , born in Ireland c. 1810. They lived in Farmington Township on the present Lawrence Griebel farm north of Snydersburg; neighbors were James McLaughlin, William Gould, Casper Shafer, Sebastian Wilshire, Jacob Weiser. George was a Clarion River pilot. The 1877 Caldwell Atlas shows a Kerr schoolhouse in their area; it became known as the Gould school. (children): Edward (born) c. 1830 James c. 1833 Ann c. 1834 Elizabeth c. 1837 Margaret c. 1839 Mary c. 1840 Agnes c. 1843 Martha c. 1846 Sarah c. 1848 Hugh c. 1850 George (II) c. 1853 Ann Elliott c. 1857 George, This information was copied from "A Proud People, A Proud Heritage" compiled by the history comittee of St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda, Pa. copyright 1988. I cannot tell you if they are related to the Titusville Kerrs, but the name seems to have left this area (Knox township). Jackie 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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The Derrick, August 13, 2007: Paul E. Bashline, Clarion, formerly of Pine City Alfred V. Bolt, Sligo Marion L. Clayton, Sandy Lake Clifford Paul "CP" Cotterman, Linesville, formerly of Franklin Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs Fischer, 548 Elk St., Franklin D. Scott Guzzo, DuBois, formerly of Knox Daniel W. McClay, Sandy Lake Kenneth R. Moorehead, Narrows Farm near Deanville Douglas E. Smith, Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Oil City Lloyd L. Snyder, 442 Congress Hill Road, Franklin Paul E. Bashline, 67, formerly of Pine City, died Saturday morning, Aug. 11, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born Sept. 2, 1939, he was the son of Dorothy Myers Bashline of Knox and the late Walter E. Bashline. Mr. Bashline was employed at Knox Glass until its closing and worked as a security guard until retiring due to illness. He was a member of the Pine City United Methodist Church and was an honorary member of the Shippenville/Elk Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two sons, Vern Bashline and his wife, Donna, and Stan Bashline all of Pine City; and five grandchildren, Matt, Scott, Shawn, Aaron and Nathan. He also is survived by three brothers, John Bashline and his wife, Donna, of Inverness, Fla., and James Bashline and his wife, Lu, and Rodney Bashline, all of Knox; two sisters, Margaret Evans of Columbia, S.C., and Mary White of Centre Hall; a special friend, Mary Henry of Limestone; and his former wife, Helen I. Manross Bashline of Pine City. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Alfred V. Bolt Alfred V. Bolt, 71, of 1186 Bell Town Road, Sligo, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack Sunday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2007, while attending church camp at the Church of God Chapel, Barnett Township, Jefferson County. The Varner Funeral Home of Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Marion L. Clayton, 88, of 21 North Reeds Furnace Road, Sandy Lake, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in her home after a short illness. Born Aug. 16, 1918, in Stoneboro, she was the daughter of Joseph T. and Jennie A. Anderson Chisholm. She was a 1938 graduate of the former Stoneboro High School. Mrs. Clayton retired in 1979 from Polk Center after 15 years of service. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Clayton enjoyed crocheting, needlework and quilting. She was married June 12, 1940, to George L. Clayton, who preceded her in death April 10, 1994. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William H. (Brenda J.) Cress and Mrs. Lawrence T. (Janet L.) Silvis, all of Sandy Lake; one son, David L. Clayton of Stoneboro; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one cousin, J. Richard Lichtenberger and wife, Thelma, of Jackson Center. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by a grandson, William H. Cress Jr.; one sister, Ruth Williams; and three brothers, Stanley, Robert and Frank Chisholm. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Patrick L. Confer, pastor of the Sandy Lake Alliance Church, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Lake Alliance Church, P.O. Box 27, 5319 Franklin St., Sandy Lake, 16145. Clifford Paul �CP� Cotterman, 87, of Linesville, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville. Born Oct. 4, 1919, in Franklin, he was the son of Walter and Leona Orr Cotterman. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy on a refueling ship in the South Pacific. For 21 years, Mr. Cotterman worked at Bears Furniture and Appliance in Franklin, retiring in 1984. He also had worked for Buckeye Gas Products in Conneaut Lake and retired in 1984. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He loved socializing with friends and just being around people. Mr. Cotterman was of the Protestant faith. He married Ella Shull Oct. 29, 1949, and she preceded him in death June 6, 2003. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Zolnai and husband, David, of Linesville and Pamela Crays and companion, Larry Ordway, of Meadville; a son, Clifford P. Cotterman Jr. of Conneaut Lake; six grandchildren, David Zolnai Jr., Pamela Sue Leupold, Chad Shelatz, Stacy Heinle, Heather Cotterman and Tiffany Cotterman; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Sydney, Alexis and Aidan. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil, Wayne and Wilbur Cotterman. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Loren Little of the Conneautville Baptist Church officiating. Burial, with full military honors provided by the Meadville VFW Post 2006, will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer�s Unit at Rolling Fields, 9108 State Highway 198, Conneautville, 16406. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at [email protected] Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs Fischer, 79, a lifelong resident of 548 Elk St., Franklin, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Francis and Minnie Freda Snyder Stubbs. She was a 1945 graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Fischer began her career as a secretary in the service department of Joy Manufacturing Co. She then was hired as a clerk stenographer and shortly thereafter, she was promoted to an unemployment compensation interviewer for the Pennsylvania Employment Service (State Job Service) in Oil City for 11 years. She also worked alone one day a week for many years in the Franklin office, granting benefits to the unemployed. She later worked in the cafeteria at Central Elementary School, retiring in 1986. She was the adult Sunday school pianist at Grace Lutheran Church for 17 years. She received recognition for having 23 years consecutive perfect attendance by a pin with yearly numeral changes. For a time she assisted the late Rev. Alice Beals with chapel services at the Franklin Hospital. Mrs. Fischer enjoyed feeding birds and animals and was involved with several animal rights organizations. Surviving are a son , Mark Daniel "Danny" Fischer of Franklin and close family friend, Connie Sporer of Oil City; and her endearing cat, Smokie Elizabeth, whose picture is in the Dad's Pet Food headquarters, representing all her past family pets. There will be no public visitation. Private graveside services will be held in the Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. Arrangements are being handled by Huff Chapel Inc. in Franklin. D. Scott Guzzo D. Scott Guzzo, 47, of DuBois, formerly of Knox, died of natural causes Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Corolla, N.C. Daniel W. McClay, 55, of 1958 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake, Mill Creek Township, died at 3:19 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in his home after an extended illness. Born May 9, 1952, in Meadville, he was the son of Grant W. and Augusta Y. Boggs McClay. He was a 1971 graduate of Lakeview High School. Mr. McClay worked at Electralloy Manufacturing in Oil City and in 1995, he began McClay's Automotive Service on Georgetown Road until his illness. He was a member of the Franklin VFW Jesse G. Greer Post No. 1835. Mr. McClay loved cars and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially the time spent with family and friends. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ray A. (Sherry) Kelly of Sandy Lake and Misty M. Monaco and Augusta L. Bain, both of Franklin; his former wife, Carla Daly of Franklin; and four grandsons, Logan Page, John Monaco II, Cody Monaco and Brady Nisson. He also is survived by one sister, Sandra Krizon of Sandy Lake; a niece, Terri Krizon; and a nephew, Jesse Krizon and wife, Missy. Mr. McClay was preceded in death by his parents. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Sandy Lake Funeral Home of Scott A. Black, 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of the New Lebanon Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, 15243. Kenneth R. Moorehead Kenneth R. Moorehead, 88, of The Narrows Farm near Deanville, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in McKinley Health Center, Brookville. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Douglas E. Smith, 44, formerly of Oil City, was shot and killed Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, in Perrysburg, Ohio. He originally was from Toledo, Ohio, before moving to Oil City with his family in 1974. Mr. Smith was a 1981 graduate of Oil City High School and earned his bachelor's degree in 1985 in human resources management. He moved back to the Toledo area and worked at different transportation firms before becoming the Ohio manager at Liberty Trucking in April 2006. Mr. Smith enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid ice fisherman. He loved splitting wood with his father back in Pennsylvania. He was a kind-hearted person always willing to do anything for anybody. Surviving are his parents, Donald and Charlene Smith of Oil City; two sisters, Karen Gerndt and husband, John, of Centreville, Va., their daughter, Regan, and Christina Engles and husband, Jeff, of Oil City, their children, Kelsey, Delaney and Brady; stepchildren, Jason Truitt and wife, Deanna, their children, Jordan and Andrew Truitt, and Jill Meyers and husband, Darwin, their children, Dustin and Dallys. Mr. Smith was to be married next month to his fiancée, Cindy Collins. Visitation was held Saturday in the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio, and funeral services were held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. Private inurnment will take place in Springfield Township Cemetery, Holland, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Lloyd L. Snyder Lloyd L. Snyder, 88, of 442 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The News-Herald.

Sorry I don't have any information on a George W Kerr or a Mary Marshal. Hope that you have some luck. Joe Bellottie ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vjsmith21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ethel, I've looked over the info in your Jul 30, 2007 12:26 AM post. We are related way back...to Jacob & Mary Heck Smith. I just need to put it all together. I am in the Philip Smith line. 1. Jacob 2. Philip 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: vjsmith21 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you looking for Smiths? If you are, who are you looking for?? Thanks! 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: sawdust48_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2238/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for info. on George W. Kerr (B)1805 in Ireland (D) abt.1878.He married Mary Marshal (B) 1811 (D) abt. 1870.I have found them in Clarion Co. census in 1840,1850 & 1870.I would like any info. on either of them. My question is was George W. related to the Crawford Co. Kerr's of the Titusville Area. [email protected] Ken. 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.

Is there anyone out there who had done any research on the descendants of August and Minnie Lintz? I am working on a branch of the Miller clan and one of the Miller descendants married a sone of August Lintz who lived in Elk township. . Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks Denver Miller ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

The Derrick, August 11, 2007: Josephine I. Baker, Sugar Creek Station Marie Fitzsimmons, Jefferson Court, Brookville, formerly of Corsica Sylvia I. "Sally" Proper, 215 N. Drake St., Titusville Robert Harold Reed, 17508 Route 322, Strattanville Ten Eyck memorial set Josephine I. Baker Josephine I. Baker, 94, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at Sugar Creek Station. Born May 3, 1913, in Frenchcreek Township, she was the daughter of Aaron and Nora Skyler Kelly. Mrs. Baker retired from Polk Center, where she was a cook. She was a member of Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees. She enjoyed the Polk Quilting Bee and bingo. She was married June 26, 1929, to Domer L. Baker, who preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1951. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Gladys and Lewis Ghering and Donna and Lewis Stright, all of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Alberta Umstead, Grace Hovis, Amy Baker and Ethel Lankow; four brothers, Glenn Kelly, Delbert Kelly, Clarence Kelly and Jim Kelly; and two infant granddaughters, Lisa Louise Stright and Kimberly Jo Stright. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Scheer officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Marie Fitzsimmons, 93, of Jefferson Court in Brookville, formerly of Corsica, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Jefferson Court. Born Sept. 3, 1913, in Baxter, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Nell Burns Shields. Mrs. Fitzsimmons worked in the Register and Recorder's office in the Jefferson County Courthouse as a clerk and as a secretary for the Fitzsimmons Agency of Brookville. She was a member of the Springside Baptist Church of New Bethlehem, where she had served as an organist, and was a past member of the Roseville Grange. She was married in 1933 to Winfield D. Fitzsimmons, who preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1987. Surviving are five children, Rose Swineford and her husband, Charles, of Corsica, Eugene Fitzsimmons of Virginia Beach, Va., Thomas S. Fitzsimmons and his wife, Jeanette, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, James R. "Buck" Fitzsimmons and his wife, Sally, of Mayport, and Robert A. Fitzsimmons and his wife, Barbara, of Lickingville. Survivors also include 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Loretta Fitzsimmons, on June 30, 1974; and a sister, Elva Shields, at the age of 13. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with pastor Ken Alt officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Cemetery in Baxter. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Jefferson Court, 417 Route 28N, Brookville, 15825. Mrs. Sylvia I. "Sally" Proper, 90, of 215 N. Drake St., Titusville died at 2:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1917, in Titusville, she was a daughter of the late Marcus and Martha Moore. Mrs. Proper attended Titusville area schools. She was formerly employed by the Donald McKinney family. She also worked for 10 years as a home health aide to several families in Titusville. She was an original member of the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown, which she and her husband founded and pastored. Mrs. Proper volunteered at the Titusville Food Bank up until this past December. She loved being surrounded by her whole family and was special to all who knew her. Mrs. Proper was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate fan and used to enjoy fishing with her special friends, Lena and Eddie Best and Jack McFadden. She was married Feb. 28, 1937, in Titusville to Alvin LeRoy Proper, who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1969. She is survived by six children, Elsie "Ellie" Proper of Titusville, Richard Proper and his wife, Katherine, of Newport News, Va., Fay Corley of Titusville, Jerry Proper and his wife, Nancy, of North Canton, Ohio, and Marie Chappel and her husband, Daniel, and Alvin Proper and his wife, Barbara, all of Titusville; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Proper was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown or the Titusville Food Bank. Robert Harold Reed Robert Harold Reed, 75, of 17508 Route 322, Strattanville, Clarion Township, Clarion County, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at UPMC, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 24, 1931, in Caldwell Corners, Eldred Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of Charles and Mary Haines Reed. Mr. Reed was self-employed and operated a sanitation service. He was married to the former Alberta Spare, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Mary J. Blachier and her husband, Jim, of Strattanville, Robert J. Reed of Strattanville, Dorothy J. Bush and her husband, Dave Jr., of Summerville and David A. Reed of Strattanville; two stepdaughters, Cathy Simpson of Strattanville and Carol Guerra of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two stepsons, Richard Geist of Strattanville and Ronald Geist of Mayport. Survivors also include five sisters, Ruth Trayer of Mayport, Beulah "Bea" Dudley of Kirtland, Ohio, Hazel Charlton of Erie, Marie Ashforth of Lyndhurst, Ohio, and Martha Bates of Euclid, Ohio; four brothers, Harry, Kenny and John Reed, all of Brookville, and Charles Reed of Reynoldsville; three grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alton Reed; a stepson, Harold E. Geist Jr.; two infant brothers, William and James Reed; and an infant sister, Dorothy Reed. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with pastor Henry Scoff officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. Ten Eyck memorial set A memorial service will be held for Dawne A. Ten Eyck of Oil City at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Christ Community Church, 305 Duncomb St., Oil City. Mr. Ten Eyck died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in UPMC Northwest following an extended illness.

The Derrick, August 10, 2007: Raymond Kenneth Martin, Harrisville Russell W. Silvis, Tidioute Rosella M. Wilson, Shippenville Raymond Kenneth Martin Raymond Kenneth Martin, 83, of Hovis Road, Harrisville, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a sudden illness. Born May 14, 1924, in Clintonville, he was the son of James Austin Martin and Alma Bell Martin. Mr. Martin was educated at Clintonville High School. Mr. Martin worked in the oil fields in southern Venango County and northern Butler County. He also was employed by a construction union based in Butler. He enjoyed hunting and trapping. Mr. Martin is survived by two brothers, Edwin Martin of Beaver Falls and O. Eugene Martin and his wife, Helen, of Grove City; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers, Harvey Ron Martin, Harry Martin, Glenn Martin, Clarence Martin, Frederick Martin, John Lewis Martin, Clifford Wayne Martin, Earl Martin and infant brother Robert Martin. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Patterson, a retired Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will take place at East Unity Cemetery. Russell W. Silvis, 78, of Tidioute, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Erie following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 3, 1929, in Mayburg, he was the son of Dave and Margorite Blauser Silvis, who both preceded him in death. He was married in September 1953 to Sara Eisenman, who preceded him in death. Mr. Silvis was a lifelong resident of Forest County and was employed by Harmon Trucking as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-52 during the Korean conflict. Mr. Silvis is survived by six sons, George Silvis of Carabell, Fla., Kenneth Silvis and his wife, Virginia, of Oil City, Paul Silvis and his special friend, Tishia, of Oil City, Peter Silvis and his wife, April, of Clarion, James Silvis Sr. and his wife, Lean, of Tidioute, and Henry Silvis of Tidioute. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one sister, Neetie Boyde of Northeast. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Silvis was preceded in death by three brothers, Perry, Ed and George; two sisters, Gladys Rubshaw and Wanda Carbaugh; and four sons, Norman Silvis, Michael Silvis, Walter Silvis and Russell Silvis. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in funeral home with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor of St. Michael Church in Fryburg, presiding. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family suggests gift be made to the Faller Funeral Home to help with funeral costs. Rosella M. Wilson, 83, of Shippenville, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1924, at Cheerful, Elk Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Beichner Hartle. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, puzzle books and watching television. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing bingo, canning, cooking, baking and card clubs. Mrs. Wilson was of the Catholic faith. She married John Nelson Wilson of Strattanville on Feb. 28, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 2002. Mrs. Wilson is survived by seven children, Eleanor J. "Sue" Meier of Knox, D.J. Wilson and his wife, Alex, of Parker, Mary C. "Mazee" Hurrelbrink and her husband, Max, of Knox, Samuel F. Wilson and his wife, Diane, of Mounds, Okla., Raymond C. "Dewey" Wilson and his wife, Nancy, of Strattanville, Rose A. Williams and her husband, David, of Knox, and Patricia L. "Pattie" Schmader and her husband, Gerry, of Lucinda; and one sister, Clara Clinger of Brookville. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, Alisa Hake, Daniella Carter, Tina Cochran, Terri Best, Trudi Hurrelbrink, Tammi Hurrelbrink, John Wilson, Jennifer Berkery, Monica Cussins, Becky Williams, Brad Schmader, Becky Schmader, Jackie Walney, Ricky Bowser, Kayla Cochran, Natasha Cochran and Shelli Honeycutt; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by three infant children; four sisters, Irene Rapp, Agnes Hartle, Helen Beary and Hilda Knisely; and five brothers, Jake Hartle, Edward Hartle, John Hartle, Raymond "Boots" Hartle and Hank Hartle. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of Mt. Joy United Methodist Church at Knox RD 1, officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to Clarion Free Library or a charity of one's choice.

The Derrick, August 9, 2007: Donald J. Coogan, Oil City Rosella M. Wilson, Shippenville A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Siverly for Donald J. Coogan, 70, of Oil City. Mr. Coogan died Feb. 28, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, following an extended illness. Msgr. Robert Smith, a cousin of Mr. Coogan's, will preside at Saturday 's Mass. Mr. Coogan's cremains will be interred at Calvary Cemetery following Mass. Mr. Coogan was born in Oil City, a son of the late James and Agnes Gregory Coogan. He attended both St. Joseph and Oil City schools. He was employed for more than 30 years at Foster Forbes Glass in Rouseville and served as a union delegate for several years of his employment. He also was a member of several fraternal organizations in Oil City. Mr. Coogan is survived by one son, Terrence Coogan and his wife, Cindy, of Titusville; one grandson, T.J. Coogan of Titusville; and three adopted daughters, Patty, Debra and Lynn, all of Oil City. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Sloan of Oil City and Jean Bayer of Grayslake, Ill.; one brother, Richard Coogan of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Coogan was preceded in death by his adopted son, Virgil; two brothers, Paul and Francis J.; his special friend, Ella Ayers; two brothers-in-law, George Sloan and Kirby Bayer; and two sisters-in-law, Shirley and Betty Coogan. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Rosella M. Wilson Rosella M. Wilson, 83, of Shippenville, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 8, 2007, at her residence. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick.

I am currently researching Hovey Shoup (Showp). I was wondering if anybody might be able to help me find out more information about him. I have found him in the 1900 Census in Perry Twp., Clarion, PA and then I have found him in the 1880 Census in Piney Twp., Clarion, PA. Hovey Shoup (Showp) married to Anna Unknown married before 1876. Children: Elsie Shoup born abt 1876 Charles Shoup born abt 1879 William Foster Shoup born abt 1878 Parks Shoup born abt 1881 Kernel (Colonel) Shoup born abt 1883 Edith Shoup born abt 1889 Samuel Shoup born abt 1891 George Shoup born abt 1895 Henry Shoup born abt 1897 Hovey and Anna are buried in the New Callensburg Cemetery. Any Information on him would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Tricia Goode [email protected] ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

The Derrick, August 4, 2007: Opal Irene Bell, Cape Coral Fla., formerly of Ninevah Ricky E. Harrelson, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Franklin Sonja L. Mawhinney, 721 Wilson Ave., Rocky Grove Donna W. McCarthy, Reno-Tahoe Nev., formerly of Oil City Harry L. Sheatz, 71, RD 1 Knox Alyssa Lynn Stroup, 14055 Fisher Road, Sigel Doris Rose Woolstrum, 29117 Fowler Road, Guys Mills Jane Elizabeth Kahle Cameron, service set Opal Irene Pierce Bell, 83, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Ninevah, Clarion County, died Friday, June 29, 2007, in Florida after a long illness. Born March 17, 1924, at the family farmhouse in Ninevah, she was the daughter of Fred N. Pierce and Maude E. Stumpner Pierce. She married James L. Bell in 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Bell worked at J.C. Penney in Oil City for several years as a retail sales manager, and she later worked at Owens Illinois in Clarion until she retired. She will always be lovingly remembered by her family for her outstanding cooking and baking. Holidays always brought all of Mrs. Bell's family together, along with friends and acquaintances, for incredible spreads of home-cooked meals, fresh baked breads and rolls, and outstanding pies, cakes and other desserts to complete the experience. Mrs. Bell's pies were sold around the Clarion area at one time. She lived in western Pennsylvania for 65 years until moving to Cape Coral in 1989. Once in Florida, her love of the beach and warm sun did not fade. No longer did she have to wait for springtime temperatures to start her tanning process, it was a year-round ritual. Mrs. Bell also finally acquired her dream car - a bright red Corvette - at the age of 67. She loved life, and lived life, to the fullest. Mrs. Bell is survived by two daughters, Carol Knight and her husband, Donald, of Lenoir, N.C., and Peggy Sue Wells and her husband, Stephen, of Copperas Grove, Tex.; one son, Randy L. Bell and his wife, Bonnie Jean, of Fort Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Terry A. Bell, in 2000. A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Bell's life was held July 5 in Cape Coral. Many family members gathered from all over the country to share in her remembrance. The service was officiated by Pastor Steve Rogers of the River Church and Pastor David Pleasant of Covenant Community Ministries. Inurnment will be in Clarion Cemetery. Ricky E. Harrelson, 26, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Franklin, died on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, due to a motorcycle accident in Raleigh. He was born Dec. 6, 1980, in Conway, S.C. Ricky was a 2000 graduate of Franklin High School. He was employed as a trim carpenter and cabinet installer. He enjoyed NASCAR, riding ATV's, motorcycles, bowling and football. Ricky is survived by his mother, Cindy Daniels and her husband of Oil City; his father Ricky D. Harrelson and his wife of Youngsville, N.C. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Shanon Shawgo and her fiancé Jim McCauley of Franklin and their four children, and Ashley Westfall of Oil City; and two step-sisters, Shasta Sutton and Tiffany Johnson of North Carolina; grandparents, Joanie and Jack Schmader of Oil City, and Henry Earl Harrelson of Conway, S.C.; and a special friend, Suzanne Chytil of Raleigh, N.C. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Evelyn and Todd Shawgo. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rynd Farm Cemetery in Rouseville, PA and will be conducted by Rev. Ron Bole. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., to help defray funeral expenses. Sonja L. Mawhinney, 60, of 721 Wilson Ave., Rocky Grove, died suddenly Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. Born June 27, 1947, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Melvin B. Mong Jr. and Margaret A. Reed Mong, who survives. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School and later attended beauty school in Buffalo, N.Y., and in Oil City. Mrs. Mawhinney had been a beautician for the last 16 years at Sugar Creek Station. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rocky Grove Fire Department Auxiliary, of which she had been named woman of the year. Mrs. Mawhinney also was very active in the Venango County 4-H, serving as leader of the Dazzlers, on the Extension Club, and on the Development Committee. She enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts. She and her husband, James R. Mawhinney, whom she married May 26, 1967, just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Michelle Butkiewicz and her husband, Frank, of Crosby, Texas; two sons, Rusty Mawhinney and his wife, Johna, of Durango, Colo., and Benjamin Mawhinney and his wife, Nicole, of Cooperstown; a sister, Sally Burrows of Bayfield, Colo.; a brother, Thomas Mong and his wife, Sarah, of Brazoria, Texas; and her mother, Margaret Mong of Franklin. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Kimberly and Carrie Butkiewicz of Crosby, Texas, G.J., Toshua, Raven and Miranda Mawhinney, all of Durango, Colo., and Elizabeth Mawhinney of Cooperstown; one niece, Whitney Martindale of Bayford, Colo.; and one nephew, Alen Burrows of Oceanside, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Gresick, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests donations be made to Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Wood St., Frnaklin, 16323; or Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Franklin, 16323. Donna W. McCarthy, 59, formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Reno-Tahoe, Nev. Born Donna Gay Wynkoop on Sept. 5, 1947, in Oil City, she was the oldest of four daughters to the late Donald and Phyllis Crouch Wynkoop of Oil City. Donna grew up on Cowell Avenue and excelled in school. She attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with honors. Donna completed her masters of education degree at Clarion and returned to Oil City to teach elementary education. She became Mrs. John D. "Mickey" McCarthy II on June 27, 1970. They made a home at 508 Cowell Ave., Oil City - the street where they both grew up and where she lived until her recent move to retire in Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border. Mrs. McCarthy no longer taught while raising their two children. She returned to work in the 1980s as vice president of Weaver Buick Co. and continued in that capacity until the sale of the business in the early 1990s. Following the death of her husband in 1992, Donna returned to school and ultimately went to work in the travel industry with Williams Insurance and Travel in Oil City. She was an avid and excellent bridge player and will be missed by the many friends with whom she shared that pastime. Upon her move to the Reno-Tahoe area, she enjoyed walks by the lake with her son and long drives on mountain roads in her classic convertible. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle S. McCarthy; and son, Thomas E. McCarthy II; and four-legged friends Beau, Molly and Annie. Also surviving are three sisters, Sharon L. Hermanson of Raliegh, N.C. and Susan M. Goss and Janet R. Wynkoop of the Oil City area. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Canine Seizure Assist Society of North Carolina, 369 Cedar St., Moorsville, N.C., 28115; or a charity of one' s choice. Harry L. Sheatz, 71, of RD 1 Knox (Ninevah) died early Friday morning, Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at his home, following a two-year battle with cancer. Born Feb. 6, 1936, in the same room of the family homestead in which he passed away, he was the son of the late Guy L. and Elsie Mitchell Sheatz. Mr. Sheatz worked for C&K Tool Company prior to his retirement. He was president of the Starr Cemetery Association and attended the Church of the Nazarene near Kossuth. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. On Feb. 5, 1955, he married Helen J. Felmlee, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sheatz is survived by four sons, Chris Sheatz and his wife, Franki, of RD Cranberry, H. Scott Sheatz and his wife, Elaine, of RD Cranberry, Jody Sheatz and his wife, Andrea, of RD Knox, and Tim Sheatz of RD Knox; 10 grandchildren, Rainey Hetrick and husband, Randy, of Brookville, Heather Crompton and husband, Chad, of Knox, Lindsey Sheatz and special friend, Brandon Summerville, of Knox, April Sheatz of Pittsburgh, Joelle Sheatz of RD Cranberry, Joy Lillian Sheatz of Knox, Toby Sheatz and special friend, Kathy Beers, of Franklin, Christopher Sheatz of Pittsburgh, Jeremiah Sheatz and special friend Kayla Bullers of Shippenville, Hunter Sheatz of RD Cranberry; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb Crompton, Drew Crompton and Brittney Sheatz, all of Knox. He is also survived by three sisters, Ruby Keely, Kay Fye and husband, LeRoy, and Roberta O'Neil and husband, John, all of the Knox area; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Donald Keely and Kenneth Rossman. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Nazarene near Kossuth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Fred Ryman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Starr Cemetery in RD Knox. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest V.N.A. Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, PA 16232. Alyssa Lynn Stroup, 7, of 14055 Fisher Road, Sigel, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 2000, in Clarion, she was a daughter of Dennis E. "Jake" Stroup Jr. and Melissa L. Porter Stroup. Alyssa was a second grade student at Pinecreek Elementary School in Brookville. She was a member of the Sigel United Methodist Church and the Sigel Brownie Girl Scout Troup #322. She also was a member of the Brookville Soccer Association, the Brookville Bowling League and attended cheerleading camp and was looking forward to being a cheerleader. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping and motorcycle riding with her dad. In addition to her parents, Alyssa is survived by her sister, Danica Stroup at home; maternal grandparents, James and Sally Porter of Fisher, paternal grandparents, Dennis and Ramona Stroup of Mayport; paternal great-grandparents, Donald and Louella Stroup of Strattanville and Richard and Betty Shick of Smicksburg; a step great-grandmother, Lucille Sayers of New Bethlehem; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; her dog Snap and her cat Weezer. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Roland S. and Mary Lillian Porter; paternal great-grandparents, Russell and Cynthia Sayers; and a step great-grandmother, Eveline Porter. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Sheesley officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Sigel United Methodist Church, Brookville Soccer Association or Sigel Brownie Troup #322. Doris Rose Irwin Woolstrum, 83, of 29117 Fowler Road, Guys Mills, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at her residence. Born Jan. 4, 1924, in Cochranton, she was the daughter of David James and Minnie Best Irwin. She graduated from Cochranton High School in 1942. She then worked for American Viscose and also at Talon. On Oct. 7, 1943, she married Ralph E. Woolstrum, who preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1996. She and her husband owned and operated their family dairy farm. Mrs. Woolstrum was a member of Sugar Lake United Methodist Church and the Townville Senior Citizens. She enjoyed canning and gardening, especially her irises. She is survived by seven children, Sandra Buchanan and her close friend, Jack, of Meadville, Donna Lang and her husband, John, of Guys Mills, Kathryn Amos and her husband, Glenn, of Waterford, Charlie Woolstrum of Guys Mills, Charlotte Hamilton and her husband, Steve, of Meadville, Ruth Pratt and her husband, Rick, of Meadville, and Bonnie Feiereisen of Phoenix, Ariz. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Scott Whitman, Julie Snyder, Phil and Brian Amos, Matthew Woolstrum, Stacey Chess, Amy Pianta, Ryan Pratt, Sarah McKnight, and Kenny, Katie and Krissy Feiereison; and 15 great-grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Amos, Michael Pringle, Christen, Amanda and Zach Snyder, Jack Turner, Carrissa and Morgan Chess, Gavin, Collin and Elaina McKnight, Kenneth and Isabella Feiereison and Jordan Clay. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry, Glenn, Neil and an infant brother, Kenneth Irwin; two sisters, Marion Copeland and Ila Mattocks; and an infant grandson, Dave Woolstrum. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Shreve of Sugar Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Sugar Lake United Methodist Church, 6680 Sugar Lake Road, Cochranton, 16314. Cameron service set A Celebration of Life service for Jane Elizabeth Kahle Cameron, 97, of Madison, Ind., formerly of Oil City, who died Monday, March 26, 2007, in Madison, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in the First Presbyterian Church, Oil City, with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer, IV, D. Min., officiating. Interment was in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City, the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, or the donor's favorite charity.