The Derrick, August 3, 2007: John Nelson Graff, 82, of Charlottesville, Va., formerly of Knox, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Born Aug. 22, 1924, in Knox, he was the son of the late Deverne W. and Marion Peterson Graff. As a young man, he joined the Navy, serving in the Pacific through 1946. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Mr. Graff returned to school and graduated from Penn State with a degree in forestry. Throughout his career he served in Farmville, Tappahannock and Charlottesville, rising to the position of chief of fire management and concluding 41 years of service. He was awarded the highest honor, a Golden Smokey, the Oscar of his profession, which is granted to a chosen few. While in Tappahannock, Mr. Graff spearheaded a movement to build a community pool and start a county baseball league for the youth to enhance the community in which he lived. Mr. Graff was a passionate and avid bird hunter and also an enthusiastic sports fan. He was granted a dream when asked to serve as usher for the UVA Athletic Department, doing that for some 30 years and missing very few games. He also devoured history at every turn and was a serious student of the War Between the States. Through this interest he also began the genealogical search for his own family roots and worked on this project for years. In that effort he began to relate to his family of yesterday, believing that it empowered his story of today to pass along to future generations. Mr. Graff and his beloved wife, Vaughne, were long standing members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where he sang for many years in the choir. His most cherished roles were that of husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Graff and his wife were married for 55 years and their love was blessed in the gift of their family: son, Dan and wife, Maria, with Carlyn and Jakob; son Andy and wife, Terry, with Maggie and Kelly; daughter Donna and husband, Richard Tadler, with Devon and Conor; and son Johnny and wife, Holly, with Madelyn and Kelsey. He also is survived by a brother, Fred Graff and his wife, Jeanne, of Knox; and a sister, Marjorie Meier and her husband, Merle, of West Melbourne, Fla. His parents and a sister, Barbara Graff, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First St., Charlottesville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trees Virginia in care of the Virginia Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 800, Charlottesville, Va., 22903. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

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The Derrick, August 2, 2007: Abigail Grace Albert, Oil City John R. Barber Jr., Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville John Paul Botts, Norfolk, Va., Titusville native Peter J. Curdo, Rimersburg Ricky E. Harrelson, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Oil City Shirley P. Jorinscay, Kennerdell Norman Richard "Norm" Lynch, Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Oil City Joy L. McCauley, Eau Claire Martha R. Rhodes, Brookville John Zavacky, Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Cooksburg Abigail Grace Albert Abigail Grace Albert, daughter of Warren J. and Patricia A. Albert of Oil City, was stillborn at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among her survivors are a sister and brother, Zoe and Mason Albert, and her grandparents, Bruce and Pauline Rankin of Emlenton. John R. Barber Jr. John R. Barber Jr., 82, of Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville, a lifetime resident of the area, died at 12:28 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born June 28, 1925, in Blacktown, he was the son of John R. Barber Sr. and Lois A. Barton Barber. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a machinist. Mr. Barber was a self-employed welder and mechanic and had owned Barber Tire Co. He was a former truck driver and formerly was employed at Coyer Coal Co., Kerry Coal Co., Sechan Limestone and Chutz Coal Co. He was a lifelong member of the Franklin VFW. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Barber was an avid collector of die cast tractors and attended steam engine shows. He was married April 12, 1955, to the former Betty J. Fix, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ray Barber Jr. of Vineland, N.J., R. Gordon McNany of North Kingsville, Ohio, and Glenn L. McNany of Salem, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his dog, Daisy Mae. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Willard S. Morse, minister of visitation at Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating. Interment will be in Findley Cemetery, Findley Township, Mercer County. John Paul Botts John Paul Botts, 43, of Norfolk, Va., a Titusville native, son of Betty Botts of Norfolk, brother of Tonya L. Rodgers of Oil City and relative of other local residents, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in his residence. Peter J. Curdo, 83, of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, formerly of Criswell, Karns City RD 2, died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in the Butler Hospital following a period of failing health. Born Feb. 16, 1924, in West Winfield, Armstrong County, he was the son of Tony Curdo and Clara Lokar Curdo Bonozich. He served with the U.S. Army 101st Infantry Regiment and was wounded in action in Northern France. He received the Purple Heart, the American Campaign Medal and the Victory Medal. After being wounded, he was hospitalized during World War II with Mickey Rooney while Mr. Rooney was being treated for frozen feet. Mr. Curdo retired in 1987 from Witco Corp. in Petrolia where he was employed in the wax packing department. He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brady's Bend. Mr. Curdo was a member of the American Legion Kaylor Post No. 488 of Brady's Bend. He first was married June 25, 1949, in the Holy Trinity Church in East Vandergrift to Katherine Louise "Katie" Zemba, who died Dec. 1, 2001. He then was married Oct. 25, 2003, in St. Patrick Church, Brady's Bend, to Patricia A. Serbey Burns, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Curdo of Karns City and Kathy Lynn Curdo Vaughn and husband, William, of Aliquippa; one son, Peter Richard Curdo and wife, Sarah, of Bruin; three grandchildren, twins Cory and Kara Vaughn of Aliquippa and Grant Edward Curdo of Bruin; and one brother, Leo J. Curdo and wife, Gaye, of Port Royal, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by three stepdaughters and their husbands, Kimberly and David Rupp of Rimersburg, Kathryn and Gary Booth of Sligo and Karen and Dana Davis of Rimersburg; 10 step grandchildren, Shane, Spencer, Sydney, Sutton, Scott, Penny, Devin, Colton, Austin and Nash. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Stephen Curdo, Oct. 12, 1965; one sister, Ann Kranjakovich in 2006; and an infant brother. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church, Brady's Bend, with the Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Brady's Bend. Full military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the American Legion Kaylor Post No. 488 of Brady's Bend. Ricky E. Harrelson Ricky E. Harrelson, 26, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Oil City, son of Cindy Daniels of Oil City, was killed in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Raleigh. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Shirley P. Jorinscay Shirley P. Jorinscay, 76, of Titus Road, Kennerdell, Rockland Township, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born June 30, 1931, in New Salem Township, Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Beatrice B. Morris Lyons. Mrs. Jorinscay graduated in 1948 from Red Stone High School in Fayette County. She was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Jorinscay enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, word puzzles, painting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was married in Pittsburgh Nov. 22, 1952, to James A. Jorinscay, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, James A. Jorinscay Jr. and wife, Joy, of Rhode Island, Jeffry A. Jorinscay and wife, Linda, of Meadville, William F. Jorinscay and wife, Lisa, of Oil City, and John A. Jorinscay and wife, Roxanne, of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Agatha Ianuzzi, of Verona; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jorinscay was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Jacklyn Jorinscay; a son, Jerome A. Jorinscay; and a sister, Gretabea Mills. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. A Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Manning, Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Church, Franklin, presiding. Condolences may be left online by visiting www.hilebest.com Norman Richard "Norm" Lynch Norman Richard "Norm" Lynch, 88, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Oil City, husband of Genevieve "Gen" Baker Lynch, formerly of Oil City, and brother-in-law of Johnny Baker and Pauline Benton, both of Oil City, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. Joy L. McCauley Joy L. McCauley, 77, of Eau Claire, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an illness. Born Jan. 15, 1930, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Marjorie Loucks Haese. Mrs. McCauley was a graduate nurse of the Milford School of Nursing in Buffalo, N.Y. She practiced nursing for 30 years at Kane Hospital in Kane and then retired in 1984 from the Franklin Hospital after 10 years of service. She was Protestant by faith. Mrs. McCauley loved crafting in all forms, especially knitting, needlepoint and crocheting. In addition to craftwork, she also was involved in ceramic skills. She was married to Kenneth A. McCauley Sr., who died March 16, 2001. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Lynne) Sullivan of Hilliards and Mrs. Robert (Alayne) Jacobs of Eau Claire; three sons, Ken A. McCauley Jr. of Kane, Gary K. McCauley of Nashville, Tenn., and Dale L. McCauley of Hilliards; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Main Street, Route 38, Eau Claire, Butler County. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Bright of the Scrubgrass Stone Church officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Kane. Martha R. Rhodes Martha R. Rhodes, 85, of 280 N. Barnett St., Brookville, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Aug. 25, 1921, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Samuel and Cecelia Yates Shick. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of the Brookville Presbyterian Church. She was a past member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Women's Guild. Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker. She was married in Rimersburg Aug. 25, 1948, to Dean Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ken Rhodes of Timonium, Md., and Terry Rhodes of Brookville; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Pamela) Herbert of Moon Township; and two granddaughters, Ashley and Cassie Herbert. She also is survived by one brother, Jack Shick of Henderson, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, an infant and Kenneth Shick. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas J. Parlette officiating. Interment will be in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, N.Y., 10305, or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, Nev., 89053. John Zavacky John Zavacky, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of West Mifflin and Cooksburg, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Born July 3, 1921, in Midway, Ohio, he was the son of Sam and Anna Mularcik Zavacky. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Zavacky was a retired engineer for the Union Railroad. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne; West Mifflin Coin Club; the Rod and Gun Club of Marienville; and was a past officer of the Robert Burns Post 188 VFW in Duquesne. Mr. Zavacky was the beloved husband of the late Mary Kolcun Zavacky. Surviving are two sons, Francis T. and wife, Jayne, of Steubenville and Robert J. and wife, Marcy, of West Mifflin; three daughters, Mary E. and husband, William Smith of White Oak, Irene A. and husband, William Algeri of West Mifflin and Patricia M. and husband, Ronald Bost of Escondido, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Lewis Zavacky of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a sister, Helen Torok of Blackridge, Ohio; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary March of Midway, Ohio. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, 828 Richford St., Duquesne. The Rev. David Bosnich will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, West Mifflin. The family request donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria,Va., 22312.

The Derrick, August 1, 2007: Phyllis J. "Pooh" Crise, Marienville James Arnold Henderson, 632 Creek Road, Cooperstown Charles A. Loveless, Meadville, formerly of Oil City Phyllis J. "Pooh" Crise of Marienville died at 10:57 p.m. Monday, July, 30, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 6, 1937, at Zimmerman Hill, Elk County, she was the daughter of John and Martha Clyde Zimmerman. Mrs. Crise was retired as a mail carrier and also from the Kendall Insurance Agency in Marienville after 18 years of service. In addition to her jobs, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, her beloved cat, Tootsie, and helping her Trail's End Restaurant family. Mrs. Crise was a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was married March 28, 1959, to Richard M. "Max" Crise, who preceded her in death July 9, 1990. Surviving are one son, Richard A. Crise of Vowinckel; one daughter, Maxine "Missie" McDonald and husband, Mike, of Vowinckel; and two granddaughters, Micki McDonald and Maryann Gruber and husband, Jim. She also is survived by three sisters, Wilma Latona and husband, Sam, of Jamestown, N.Y., Elizabeth Hetrick of Marienville and Linda Shields and husband, Dave, of Zanesville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Dick, Harry, Clyde and Edward; and one sister, JoAnn Shaffer. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Marienville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice. James Arnold Henderson, 79, of 632 Creek Road, Cooperstown, died at 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born March 8, 1928, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Frank & Miriam Orcutt Henderson. He was a graduate of Oil City Senior High School were he was a four-year letterman in football. Mr. Henderson previously had been employed at Guy C. Smith Auto, Oil Well Supply, New York Central Railroad and the Worthington Corp. He retired from Henderson Electric in Titusville. An avid Steelers fan, he enjoyed artistic painting, reading, fishing, playing cards and cutting grass at the cottage. Mr. Henderson was married Sept. 7, 1948, in Christ Episcopal Church to the former Jeannine Marie Metz, who survives. They had their marriage blessed several months later in St. Stephen Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children and their spouses, Dean and Paula Henderson pf Meadville, Brierle and Phillip Williams of Chapmanville and Kim and Nancy Henderson of Oil City; and seven grandchildren, Matthew, Kyle, Abby, Michael and William Henderson and Jami and Michelle Williams. He also is survived by his in-laws, Ed and Sue Metz of Utica; a cousin, Skippy Luden of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by two brothers and their spouses, William and Alice Cochran and Donald and JoAnn Henderson. Private visitation was held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Cooperstown Public Library. The Reinsel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Charles A. Loveless, 97, of Meadville, formerly of Oil City, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in the Wesbury Nursing Home in Meadville. Born May 13, 1910, in Oil City, he was the son of Charles Harold and Ethel Burchfield Loveless. He was a 1930 graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Loveless owned and operated the Loveless Grocery Store on Fifth Street in Oil City for 43 years. He moved to the Wesbury Community in the early 1990s and while living there, he attended the First Church of God in Meadville. Mr. Loveless was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. Mr. Loveless was married in Oil City Nov. 30, 1933, to Belva Himes, who preceded him in death Aug. 25, 1989. Surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Delores and Clarence Embleton of Newport News, Va., and Charlene and Samuel Robbins of Austin, Texas; two sons, James H. Loveless of Grovetown, Ga., and Paul H. Loveless of Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Loveless was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Leroy Loveless. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City, officiating. Interment will take place in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Wesbury Community Sunset Auxiliary, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville.

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/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, I did not know if I was helping anyone. Who are you wemas1? Are you in Pa.? There has been people in the past that said there were 2 completely different Smith families in the greater Farmington area. That was at least 3-4 years ago. I have been out of the loop so long I do not know if it has been proven right or wrong. I have met some great people on-line in geneology that have mentored me. The cemetery sounds wonderful. Wow, I wonder how 100 felt then compared to today. Being in Oregon means I have not been in Pa. since I was a child in 1955. Someday my dream is to go and see my dad's family's home for the past 360 years. I still have an uncle and first cousin in Oil City and one in Titusville. I have met on-line cousins all over Pa. It is wonderful and they are all so helpful. Let me know if I can help somemore. 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Ethel, You should put your geneo. skills on a professional basis and get paid for them. The Caldwell map on line will help those other boarders greatly, and you have crossed geneo. paths with them. Did I mention earlier that there is a cemetery a short distance north of Tylersburg that is up an incline completely hidden by trees save the narrow opening for a car, Jeep being the best fit. I saw two grave sites for a couple named Alio who were born in the 1790s and each lived 100 - 103 years? Never needed antibiotics. 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, July 31, 2007: Rebecca Katherine Ekas, Karns City Anna M. Waddell Ganoe, formerly of 935 Grandview Road, Oil City Eric E. Gesin, Emlenton Mary Frances Griffin, Clintonville Hazel M. Heckman, Stoneboro Martha Slabaugh Miller, Sandy Lake Ronald Paul Nevel, Clarion, formerly of Parker Glenn William Shaffer, Valencia Dorothy L. Terwilliger, Chicora Newell W. "Buck" Walter, getting it right Rebecca Katherine Ekas Rebecca Katherine Ekas, 88, of Karns City, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Whispering Acres Personal Care Home, Chicora, following a brief illness. Mrs. Ekas was born Aug. 23, 1918, in Philipston, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Hiwiller Milliren. She graduated from Rimersburg High School, Class of 1937. She lived in the East Brady area until moving to Karns City in 1951. Mrs. Ekas was a member of the Karns City United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was well-known for her pie baking. In her younger days, she enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing in Canada with her friends. Later in life, she enjoyed putting puzzles together. Mrs. Ekas was married April 29, 1939, in Cumberland, Md., to Harry W. Ekas Jr., who preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1985. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Dunn and her husband Thomas of Karns City; two sons, Harry Daniel "Dan" Ekas and his wife Beverly of Karns City and Thomas C. Ekas of Lyndora; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Edward Milliren and his wife Alene of Rimersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ekas was preceded in death by five brothers, Howard, Charles, Richard, John "Jack," and David Milliren; and two sisters, Ruth "Boots" McKee and Nelda Milliren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Petrolia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard F. Rowe, retired Presbyterian pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Whispering Acres Personal Care Home, 882 Thompson Road, Chicora 16025. Anna M. Waddell Ganoe, formerly of 935 Grandview Road, Oil City, died at 12:04 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Jan. 12, 1924, in Rouseville, she was the daughter of the late William and Maude Sharrow Schaming. She graduated in 1941 from Oil City Senior High School. Mrs. Ganoe had been employed in her earlier years by Armstrong-Colliers and Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, the Rosary Society and the Primetimers and sang alto in the church choir for many years. Mrs. Ganoe was a founding member of the Cast Offs and Shindiggers Square Dance clubs. She enjoyed traveling with the Gallivanters, gardening, doing crafts, playing bingo, homemakers club and the companionship of her cat. She first was married in St. Venantius Church June 7, 1947, to Robert J. Waddell, who died Oct. 5, 1950. She then was married in St. Venantius Church May 7, 1955, to Paul L. Ganoe, who died Jan. 21, 1985. Surviving are two children and their spouses, Joseph and Judy Waddell of Spartansburg, S.C., and Rosemary and Michael Griep of Oil City; two grandchildren, Mary Jane Williams of Missouri and Lauren Elizabeth Johnson of South Carolina; and two great-grandchildren, Cailean and Connor Williams of Missouri. She also is survived by one sister, Dorothy Snyder of California; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund or to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Eric E. Gesin Eric E. Gesin, 54, of Emlenton, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, July 29, 2007, in his residence. Mary Frances Griffin, 91, of Butler Street, Clintonville, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Grove City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born Jan. 22, 1916, in Venango County, Irwin Township, she was the daughter of John Franklin Walter and Emma Pearl Martin Walter. Mrs. Griffin graduated in 1934 from Grove City High School. She was a devoted housewife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Griffin was a member of the TOPS Club in Clintonville and Card Club in Clintonville. She was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Clintonville. Mrs. Griffin was married Aug. 14, 1946, to Earl W. Griffin, who survives. They would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two children, Jack D. Griffin and wife, Joyce A., of Kennerdell and William E. Griffin and wife, Gloria M., of Clintonville; six grandchildren, Jeffery C. Armstrong of Grove City, Daryl J. Armstrong of Harrisville, Melissa M. Linn of Muncy, Rebecca L. Carter and husband, Chris, of Franklin and Joshua T. Griffin and Aleah D. Griffin, both of Clintonville; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by a son, Walter C. "Butch" Armstrong, Dec. 19, 2005; two brothers, Clell and Lee Walter; and her former husband, Harold E. Armstrong. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Anthony Catullo of the Union Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will take place in the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice. Hazel M. Heckman, 89, of 25 Lake St., Stoneboro, died at 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, after an extended illness. Born July 21, 1918, in Utica, she was the daughter of Floyd B. and Grace A. Morrison Heffern. She was a 1935 graduate of Utica High School. Mrs. Heckman worked for 15 years as an LPN at Mercer County Home and Hospital and also worked for nine years at Polk State School and Hospital until she retired in 1980. She was a very active member of the Stoneboro United Methodist Church and was a member of the Ready to Serve Class. Mrs. Heckman was a member of the Stoneboro Water Lily, Rebekah Loge No. 380 and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Co. She loved playing cards and belonged to numerous card clubs and also enjoyed playing bingo. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Mrs. Heckman was married Dec. 3, 1938, to Charles J. "Chuck" Heckman, who died Oct. 16, 1982. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Charles F. "Chuck" and Betty Heckman of Stoneboro, Paul E. "Ed" and Fran Heckman of Utica and Frederick L. and Jean Heckman of Sandy Lake; a daughter-in-law, Barb Heckman of Stoneboro; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Irene Marsteller of Mooresville, N.C. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Heckman was preceded in death by one son, Dale "Ollie" Heckman; one granddaughter, Marci Marsteller; three sisters, Geraldine Mattocks, Ruby Heckman and Ruth Brown; and three brothers, twins Floyd and Lloyd Heffern and Frank Heffern. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Stoneboro United Methodist Church, 32 Lake St., Stoneboro, with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of Methodists United in Faith, Stoneboro, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 224523, Dallas, Texas, 75222-4523, in the name of her granddaughter, Marci Marsteller. Martha Slabaugh Miller, 73, of 392 Roberts Road, Sandy Lake, formerly of Hartville, Ohio, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, at home following a short and intense battle with cancer. Born Oct. 29, 1933, in Hartville, Ohio, she was the daughter of John D. and Amelia Byler Slabaugh. Mrs. Miller was a loving mother and a creative homemaker. She enjoyed reading, needle crafts and outdoor activities including gardening, flowers and birds. She was deeply committed to the Lord and giving in support of missions. She was the wife of Ura E. Miller, owner of Miller & Sons Construction Co. of Sandy Lake. They were married April 19, 1958, and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joel (Ruth) Mast of Cochranton; two sons, James Miller and wife, Sandy, of Utica and Mark Miller and wife, Tanya, of Sandy Lake; six granddaughters; and one grandson. She also is survived by one brother, Clarence Slabaugh and wife Velma, of Hartville, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Mary) Kauffman of West Jefferson, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Paul Slabaugh; and a sister, Leora Hershberger. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, and from 3 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Pleasantview Mennonite Church, County Line Road, Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church with John Wengerd and Todd Beichner officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasantview Mennonite Church Cemetery, Cochranton. Ronald Paul Nevel Ronald Paul Nevel, 54, of Clarion, formerly of Parker, died suddenly at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, of injuries sustained in an ATV accident near Clarion. Born Dec. 17, 1952, in Butler, he was the son of Paul E. and Lillian Marie Phillips Nevel, who survive in Parker. He was Protestant by faith. Mr. Nevel recently had been employed by Saylor's Farms near Clarion. Prior to recent employment, he was employed as a truck driver with TexasDOT, PennDOT and North American Van Lines. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Clarion and was a former social member of the VFW in Parker. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Parker, are his wife, Melissa Helene "Missy" Caton Nevel, whom he married Feb. 14, 2007; three sons, Ronald Paul Nevel Jr. at home, Michael Nevel of West Middlesex and Steven Nevel and wife, Jessica, of Harrisville; four grandchildren, Terra Jean, Steven David, Kaitlyn and Michael Nevel; his mother-in-law, Linda Zurcher and husband, James, of Harrisville; and stepmother-in-law, Norma Caton of Cranberry Township. He also is survived by one brother, Bruce Nevel and wife, Amy, of Harrisville; four sisters, Linda and Nancy Nevel of Butler, Lois Robinson and husband, Gary, of Richmond, Ky., and Rita Thompson and husband, Tim, of Saxonburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. He recently was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Caton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Chris Clark of the Chapel on the Hill near Emlenton, officiating. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. Glenn William Shaffer Glenn William Shaffer, infant son of Daniel and Jessica Nace Shaffer of Middlesex Township, Valencia, died Sunday evening, July 29, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. The infant was born June 28, 2007, in Pittsburgh. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two sisters, Laurianne and Morgan Shaffer at home; maternal grandparents, Suzanne and Mitchell Nace of Beaver County; paternal grandparents, Craig and Sandra Shaffer of Tionesta; maternal great-grandmother, Eileen Nace of Boyertown; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Haniwalt of Franklin; and aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. The Rev. Bonnie Prepelka of the New Hope Church of Ambridge, will officiate. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Sandra Shaffer, HC2 Box 265, Tionesta, 16353. Condolences may be sent at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Dorothy L. Terwilliger, 80, of Eberhart Road, Chicora, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Life Care Hospitals, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born Oct. 22, 1926, in East Brady, she was the daughter of the late Victor E. and Gladys McIntyre Clark. Following the death of her mother, her father married Irene V. Johnson. Mrs. Terwilliger grew up and resided in Rimersburg until the late 1950s when she moved to Chicora after her husband, the late Clair V. Terwilliger, and his family purchased the United Block Company. She later assisted her husband in the operation of the business. Mrs. Terwilliger also worked at the Clarion Glass Plant for several years in the 1950s prior to the move to Chicora. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a past member of the Eastern Star in Chicora and the Associated Artists in Butler. She loved to paint pictures, hunt deer in their camp near Cook Forest and spend time with her family and friends. Mrs. Terwilliger especially enjoyed numerous outings with her daughters and granddaughters. She will be desperately missed by her family. She was married June 25, 1949, in Rimersburg, to Clair James Terwilliger who preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1986. Mrs. Terwilliger is survived by two daughters, Vickie McNany and her husband Ronald and Carol Berteotti and her husband Stephen, all of Chicora; four grandchildren, Josh and Chad McNany and Colby and Tim Berteotti, all of Chicora; a brother, V. Eugene Clark and his wife Alice of Rimersburg; four sisters, Betty Rickel of Girard, Ohio, Helen McClain and her husband Jack of Youngstown, Ohio, Kay Weaver and her husband Lee of Rimersburg, Joanne Seybert and her husband Don of Rimersburg; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Maley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Petrolia. Friends will also be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home in Rimersburg with the Rev. James A. Higgins, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Eccles Lesher Memorial Library, Rimersburg, 16248. Getting it right - Newell W. "Buck" Walter Newell W. "Buck" Walter, 75, of West Prairie Street, Harrisville, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca.

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/556.557.1.2.1.3.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no info on J.H. Smith, our families seem not to be connected, but I do find that J.H.had an 83 acre farm shown in the 1877 map of Farmington Twp., Clarion County. It seems to adjoin a 200 acre property of a P. Smith. There were not many miles from my GGF's property (Henry Harrison Smith). Do you have this map? wemas1 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/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Warren, again. You are so right about people marrying in those days those who lived close by. GGF Smith, Henry Harrison, had a daughter who married a man (Brewster) living in the adjoining home. A son married a girl (Barnett) who lived in the extreme corner of Farmington Twp. but not that far away. So it went. 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: ethel_b_stark Surnames: Smith/Fitzgerald 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Okay People here is the 1877 Caldwell map link:www.historicmapworks.com Farmington Look in the top left corner for J.H. Smith and P. Smith Tionesta area. Then go to the bottom right corner and my Fitzgerald family is there. Almost everyone on this map that were protestants inter married. So we are all related. lol sometimes more than once. Take note that many of these families had been in these areas for 77 years already and many of their orginial claims of land had dwindled by the time this map was made and this is what is left. Enjoy everyone. This brought tears to my eyes when I first saw it 5 years ago.you can buy it place on-line Ethel Fitzgerald Stark in Oregon 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/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Warren Smith, Conneaut Lake, Pa. I have just read one of your most recent entries in the Clarion County, etc. board. I think I sent you a copy of the Farmington Twp. map of circa 1877 -1880. I see you have nailed its date. There is a P. Smith, 200 acres, shown at a site northwest of Tylersburg and and near the intersection of the present SR4006 and the east-west SR4002. This may be of interest to the man posting on this board re. Smiths. 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: ethel_b_stark Surnames: Smith/Fitzgerald/Noble/Weisers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The map is called the 1877 Clarion County Pa. Atlas not 1871 sorry. I am looking for it on line now. I use to have it, but a computer wipe out happened last year and I do not have it anymore. I have a CD EURISKOdata.com copyright 2001. I will post something as soon as I find it. Charles Gustafson may have it. Ethel in Oregon 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/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not know what you mean by a URL for a map. WS 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: tomnagy 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What is the URL for the Clarion County 1871 maps??? -Tom 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: ethel_b_stark Surnames: Smith/Fitzgerald/Noble/Weisers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The census shows a Philip in The Farmington area. If you can go to the Clarion County site and look at the 1871 map you will see Smiths. Also look at the census records closely to the family names next to Smith names. They are ususally relatives. Smiths or families they have married into. I hope this helps. let me know and the rest of the community following our postings. 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.

What is the URL for the Clarion County 1871 maps??? -Tom On 30 Jul 2007 at 14:51, [email protected] wrote: > If you can go to the Clarion > County site and look at the 1871 map you will see Smiths.

The Derrick, July 30, 2007: Elizabeth J. "Betty" Barnes, Grove City, formerly of Barkeyville John "Chicken' Gleghorn, Shippenville Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon, 57 Pearl Ave., Oil City Beatrice C. Myers, Clyde, Ohio, formerly of Sligo Larry L. Neely, 150 Ranch St., Seneca Newell W. "Buck" Walter, Harrisville Margaret E. "Maggie" Wedekind, Knox Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Barnes Elizabeth J. "Betty" Barnes, 87, a resident of Grove Manor, Grove City, for the past year, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, in Grove Manor. She formerly resided in Fellowship Manor, Grove City, and Barkeyville. Born March 9, 1920, in Butler County, she was the daughter of Alexander M. and Susanne E. Dickson Potter. Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker and attended the River of God Church in Volant where she was a former Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She was married Feb. 14, 1948, to Clarence A. Barnes Jr., who died April 17, 1988. Surviving are one daughter, Susan E. Miller of Grove City; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, William Potter of Seattle, Wash. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry V. Miller; one sister and one brother, Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the River of God Church, Volant, with Pastor Marsha L. Green officiating. Interment will take place in Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be made to the River of God Church, 38 Old Mercer Road, Volant, 16056. John "Chicken" Gleghorn, 63, of Shippenville, died late Friday night, July 27, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 19, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Warren and Edna Mae Lyons Gleghorn. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an engineer building contractor. Mr. Gleghorn was employed by Zacherl Motors in Clarion for 27 years as parts technician. He was a life member of the VFW and Moose Club, both in Clarion. He also was a member of the Servicemen's Club and the American Legion, both in Knox. Mr. Gleghorn was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, gardening, his cats and playing dominoes and euchre. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Gleghorn was married June 15, 1979, to Linda Beaver, who survives. Also surviving are three brothers, Daniel Gleghorn and wife, Mary, of Stow, Ohio, the Rev. Irvin Gleghorn and wife, Robin, of New Knoxville, Ohio, and Timothy Gleghorn of Texas; and two sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, Russell, of Robertsdale, Ala., and Gigi Mongomery and husband, Joe, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; four special nephews, Warren Henry of Leeper, Hugh Henry of Sligo and Jason and Nicholas Dransart of Jeannette; and other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Susan Henry Braun. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips, Clarion Hospital chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorioal Park, Strattanville, with members of the Clarion American Legion Post No. 66 in charge of the committal and military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion Humane Society. Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon, 92, of 57 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly in her home early Friday afternoon, July 27, 2007. Born in Fryburg March 17, 1915, she was the daughter of Joseph and Matilda Ginkel Obenrader. She attended St. Michael schools in Fryburg. Mrs. McMahon was a member of St. Joseph Church and was a life member of the Rosary Society. She was a retired Oil City School District cafeteria employee. Her biggest joy was cooking for family and friends and she loved spending time and doing activities with her grandchildren. Gardening also was a favorite pastime. Mrs. McMahon was married Aug. 25, 1945, in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, to John T. "Jack" McMahon Sr., who preceded her in death March 20, 1983. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Marlene and Vic Samonte and their two children, Xellea Samonte and Theodore Samonte, of Astoria, N.Y.; a son, John T. "Jack" McMahon Jr. and his wife, Zelma, and their son, Kyle McMahon, of Titusville; and a daughter-in-law, Tina McMahon and her three children, Ryan, Eric and Neil McMahon, of Oil City. She also is survived by one brother and his wife, Joseph "Bus" and Ruth Obenrader of Florida; and two sisters-in-law, Julia Obenrader of Florida and Lily Obenrader of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McMahon was preceded in death by one daughter, Sylvia McMahon; one son, Mark McMahon; five brothers, Leo "Jobie," Robert, Roy, Frank and Gene Obenrader; and five sisters, Lavada Kerr, Germaine O'Connor, Dorothy "Dot" Wolbert, Mary Jane Rafton and Monabel Walter. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will the be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. William Barron , priest in residence at St. Joseph parish, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Beatrice C. Myers Beatrice C. Myers, 87, of Clyde, Ohio, died Friday July 27, 2007, in the Arbors of Clyde. Born Nov. 7, 1920, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Ames and Nellie Grace Eaker Kammerdeiner. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Sand Hill United Methodist Church in Groton Township, Ohio. She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress and enjoyed spending time with her family and golfing. Mrs. Myers was married July 23, 1938, to Ivan D. Myers, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Gordon R. Myers of Green Springs, Ohio; a daughter, Beverly Greenwalt of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Michael Myers of Clyde, Ohio, Gregory Myers of Sherwood, Ark., Terri Lynn Kerr of Titusville, Karen Rankin of Rimersburg and Laurie Castile of Cambridge Springs; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She also is survived by a brother, Donald Kammerdeiner of Clarion; and four sisters, Joanne Peters of Sligo, Emma Jean Gathers of Clarion, Louise Botzer of Strattanville and Martha Kammerdeiner of Mars. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Hindman and Mildred Botzer. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Bakertown Cemetery, Green Creek Township, Ohio, with the Rev. Eric Martin officiating. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Baker Street Church of God, 160 Veteran St., Rimersburg, with the Rev. H. Michael Kennedy officiating. Memorials may be made to Sand Hill United Methodist Church, in care of Rev. Eric Martin, 651 Harrison St., Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452. Foos & Son Funeral Home, 311 W. Main St., Bellevue, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at foosandsonfuneralhome.com Larry L. Neely Larry L. Neely, 62, of 150 Ranch St., Seneca, son of the late Harold L. and Geraldine Neely, died Friday morning, July 27, 2007, in his home. Newell W. "Buck" Walter, 75, of West Prairie Street, Harrisville, died after a brief illness at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2006, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, where he was admitted July 6. Born Aug. 16, 1931, in Clinton Township, Venango County, he was the son of John Earl and Thelma M. Coast Walter. He was a 1949 graduate of Clintonville High School. Mr. Walter served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 10, 1952, to Oct. 16, 1954, with the 1795th Tank Co., 102 Inf. RO 87 in the occupation of Germany. He was a member of the 409th Army Reserve in Franklin and the 430th MP Detachment (CID) from January 1968 to October 1976 in Erie, retiring as a staff sergeant. He retired after 48 years of service with Drennings Delivery Service of Harrisville, having worked there from 1949 to 1997 as branch manager. He was a member of the Teamster Union Local No. 211 out of Pittsburgh. Mr. Walter served on Harrisville Borough Council for four years and was borough mayor for 18 years. He was a lifetime member of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church in Barkeyville where he served as deacon and served on the Cemetery Association for 39 years as secretary/treasurer.. Mr. Walter was a life member and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 912 Meals-Hoffman Post in Clintonville and was a member of the VFW Post No. 464 in Oil City. He also was a member of the Breakfast Club which included former Drennings employees of Harrisville who got together to enjoy each others fellowship. He also enjoyed hunting and being with family and friends. Mr. Walter was married Sept. 23, 1961, to Emma A. Ciochetto, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Debi K. Barr and husband, Terry, and Sharone A. Walter, all of Harrisville; two grandchildren, Sondra N. and Stephen J. Barr of Harrisville; and a brother-in-law, the Rev. Edwin McElroy of New Castle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris E. Walter McElroy. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. The family also will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Barkeyville United Methodist Church at which time services will be held. The Rev. Stephanie Thompson, church pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Edwin McElroy, retired United Methodist minister and brother-in-law of Mr. Walter. Interment will follow in the Barkeyville Cemetery with military honors and the flag presentation. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Barkeyville United Methodist Church Building Fund in care of Sandy Grossman, 5420 Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville, 16038. Margaret E. "Maggie" Wedekind, 48, of Bus Mong Road, Knox, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after she was stricken at home earlier in the day. Born Aug. 21, 1958, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn L. Frederick Stout, who survive in Knox. She was a graduate of Oliver High School in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Wedekind was employed by Voices of Independence. She was a member of the Clarion County Rod & Gun Club in Knox. Mrs. Wedekind enjoyed gardening, shopping, helping anyone in need and spending time with her family and friends. She dearly loved her dog, Millie. On July 20, 1985, she married Dan Wedekind, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Alyce D. Wedekind and her special friend, Wes Hannold, and a son, Evan J. Wedekind, all of Knox. She also is survived by three sisters, Linda Nevling and husband, Eugene, of Clearfield, Darlene Lenkner and husband, Dennis, and Lois Grimes and husband, David, and a brother, James R. Stout and wife, Sandra, all of Pittsburgh; a sister-in-law, Kathy Weaver of Cranberry; four brothers-in-law, Steve Wedekind and wife, Karen, Kevin 'Woody" Wedekind and wife, Sally, Pete Wedekind and Greg Wedekind, all of Knox; her mother-in-law, Shirley Wedekind of Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Mrs. Wedekind was preceded in death by a brother, Norman F. Stout; and her father-in-law, Roland "Pete" Wedekind. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Maurice Friedlund, a retired Evangelical Congregational pastor, officiating.

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/556.557.1.2.1.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have him in my family too. Jacob and Louise Smith, and JacobHeck( believed to be Paul's brother) and Catherine Ruth Everhart Smith, Paul and Nancy Smith are mine. Buried in Tylerburgs Cemetery. Rush Noble married Catherine smith Tionesta, Venango Co. Pa. These Smith's were German. Heck is a family last name from the Huntingdon Co., Pa. A very old Pa. family. Jacob Heck Smith jr., April 5, 1826-5/13/1898 is the son of Jacob and Mary Smith. There is a Jacob Heck Jr., I think. Joseph Bush Noble married Catherine Smith. Joesph died and Catherine lived with her brother Paul and his wife Nancy. 1 st cousins married in my Smith family. Paul's kid, Evaline 1860 married Catherine's kid,Jacob. My great grandmother was Susie Noble 1881 daughter of Jacob and Eveline Smith Noble, married Ernest Fitzgerald. The census comfirms all of my information. Farmington, Clarion Pa. Tuberculosis (sp) ravished Susie and 2 daughters. My great grandfather moved what was left of his family to Oil City, Pa. 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/556.557.1.2.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have not found any man in our family line with the name you are searching. Sorry. 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: ethel_b_stark Surnames: Smith/Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You did?? I have not looked at my Smith family for about 2 years at least. I posted that in 2004 and I am not sure where we left off. I opened a retail store in 2005, and my family tree has taken a back seat. I am always open to new information. Thanks for remembering me. Ethel in Oregon 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.