The Derrick, July 7, 2007: Charles E. "Chip" Covington, 1969 Keely Road, Franklin Doris C. Curran, 804 Fox St., Franklin Anna Belle Earley Downing, Chicora, formerly of East Brady Carolyn Ann Fillmore, Los Gatos, Calif., formerly of Clarion Kyel L. Haney, 207 E. Fourth St., Oil City William D. Hays, Piney Dam Road, Clarion Fredrick Eugene Huet, Marienville Jennifer Card O'Neil, Knox Charles E. "Chip" Covington, 49, of 1969 Keely Road, Franklin, died at 6:43 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at Sugar Creek Station. Born June 27, 1958, in Franklin, he was the son of Oliver R. and Gwendolyn A. Whann Covington. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Mr. Covington was a veteran during peacetime. He was employed at Polk Center as an MRA, and he was a member of Galloway United Methodist Church. Mr. Covington enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, and he collected Native American art. He is survived by his parents, Oliver Richard and Gwendolyn A. Covington of Franklin; two sisters, Linda Shouey and her husband, Gale, of Franklin, and Karen Hoover and her husband, Marc, of Franklin; one brother, Steven R. Covington and his wife, Celina, of Franklin; 11 nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Zuchelli officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Sugar Creek Station. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Doris C. Curran, 90, of 804 Fox St., Franklin, died at 2:55 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born April 16, 1917, in Sugar Grove, she was the daughter of George F. and Ada Peterson Engstrom. She graduated from Sugar Grove High School in 1935 and attended the Warren Conservatory of Music from 1935-36. She then graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., in 1940 with a degree in music education and a minor in English. Mrs. Curran retired in 1958 from Valley Grove School District, where she was a music teacher. She also substituted in the Franklin and Valley Grove school districts for many years. She was active in Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin, where she was the former youth choir director. She also was a member of the St. John's Tuesday Bible Study Group. Mrs. Curran was an accompanist for the "Vamps," the Franklin Kiwanis Club and the Piano Belles. She was a patron member of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. She married Vincent James Curran on July 4, 1949, and he survives. The couple observed their 58-year wedding anniversary on Wednesday. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Curran is survived by three children, Harry M. Curran and his wife, Kay, of Franklin, Patrick J. Curran and his wife, Lisa, of Franklin, and Christine L. Curran of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren, Michael "Skip" Curran of Franklin, Andrew B. Curran and his wife, Meggan, of Pittsburgh, Tim Skarupski of Franklin and Conner P. Curran of Franklin; and several special nieces and nephews.. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Rodney G. and Roger F. Engstrom. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Sean Rowe, pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin, officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or the Barrow-Civic Theatre. Condolences may be sent online to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Anna Belle Earley Downing Anna Belle Earley Downing, 88, of Chicora Medical Center, formerly of East Second Street, East Brady, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Born May 9, 1919, in Sherett, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Burt Raymond Earley and Anna Jane Amelda George Earley. She was a longtime member of East Brady Baptist Church, where she served as a deacon. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafts. Mrs. Downing and her husband were longtime volunteers at the visitors' center in Clarion. She married Charles Eugene Downing on March 20, 1937, in Wellsburg, W.Va., and he preceded her in death on April 7, 1997. Mrs. Downing is survived by six grandchildren, Julee Lynn Hamel and her husband, Mark, of Virginia, Joan Adele Muir and her husband, Randy, of Butler, Barry Summerville and his wife, Lori, of Chicora, Michael Summerville of Etters, Brandon Downing and his wife, Naoka, of Los Angeles, and Joshua Downing and his wife, Stacie, of Dallas, Ga.; 11 great-grandchildren, Stephanie Bullock, Lindsay Thompson, Kayla Thompson, Garrett Muir, William Summerville, John Summerville, Cory Summerville, Curt Summerville, Katelyn Summerville, Kaylee Marie Downing and Charles Downing; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Ramona Painter of Alexandria, Va.; two brothers, Francis Eugene "Twidge" Earley of West Chester and Harry Lowell "Hedge" Earley of Canonsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Downing was preceded in death by her three children, Judith Womeldorf, Carol Summerville and Charles Edward Downing; two sisters, Rose Marie McElravy and Margaret McKee; and two brothers, Lewis Allen Earley and Roy Lamonte Earley. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Pesci, pastor of East Brady Baptist Church, officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Burial Estates at Mt. Chestnut. Carolyn Ann Fillmore Carolyn Ann Fillmore, 71, of Los Gatos, Calif., died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in California. Born Nov. 25, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Dr. Donald R. Predmore and Carmen Kahle Predmore of Clarion. Her parents preceded her in death. She was valedictorian of her 1953 Clarion High School class. In 1957, she received a degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Following a year of study abroad and receiving her master's degree from the University of Madrid in Spain, she returned to the University of Michigan to teach Spanish for several years. She eventually married and moved to California around 1970. Surviving are two cousins, Judy Stone of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Jim Williams of Milford, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by stepmothers Ruth Thompson Predmore and Ellen Gottschalt Predmore. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel at Grove Hill Cemetery. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of local arrangements. Kyel L. Haney Kyel L. Haney, 80, of 207 East Fourth St., Oil City, died Friday evening, July 6, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. William D. Hays, 85, of Piney Dam Road, Clarion, died Thursday evening, July 5, 2007, of a heart attack in the emergency room of Clarion Hospital. Born April 8, 1922, in Piney Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Fred J. and Iva Miller Hays. His parents preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 99th Infantry Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Hays retired from Pennsylvania Electric after 36 years of service at the Piney Dam generating station. He was a member of Clarion Free Methodist Church for more than 65 years. Mr. Hays enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with his family. He married the former Doris Collett on Oct. 25, 1951, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Timothy Hays and his wife, Bobbi, of Inman, S.C., and Gregory Hays and his wife, Carol, of McConnelsburg; three grandchildren, Misty, Alicia and Timothy Jr.; and one step-grandson, Charles Barber. Mr. Hays is also survived by one brother, Robert Hays and his wife, Edith, of Clarion; two sisters, Anna Belle Rau and her husband, Richard, of Butler, and Arta Hain and her husband, Ken, of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. William Houben, a retired Free Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery in Frogtown. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Clarion Free Methodist Church, 345 South St., Clarion, 16214. Fredrick Eugene Huet Fredrick Eugene Huet, 80, of Marienville, died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1927, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Raymond and Twila Springer Huet. He married the former June Britner, and she preceded him in death. Mr. Huet served with the U.S. Navy. He worked for GM Industries in Pittsburgh, where he installed aluminum storm doors and windows. Mr. Huet was a member of the VFW in Marienville and previously the post in Brentwood. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed racing. Mr. Huet is survived by two sons, Ronald E. Huet and his wife, Cathy, of Lucinda, and Wayne Huet and his wife, Penny, of Grand Valley. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Brandy Hummel, Michael Huet, Melissa Huet, Kevin Huet and Jodie Huet; and four great-grandchildren, Dylan Huet, Uri Hummel, Mercy Hummel and Zachary Huet. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Huet was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Huet; and a great-granddaughter, Storm Hummel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Clarion River Hill Evangelical Church, 11133 Route 322, Shippenville, with the Rev. Terry Jacobs, officiating. A luncheon will follow. Interment will be in Scotch Hill Cemetery. The Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements. Jennifer Card O'Neil, 31, of Best Road, Knox, died Wednesday evening, July 4, 2007, at her home. Mrs. O'Neil was born Feb. 13, 1976, in Clarion, and she was the daughter of Paul E. and Donna Bechtel Card of Emlenton. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. O'Neil enjoyed being a mother to her four children and working with disabled individuals. She had been employed as a residential aide with Training Toward Self-Reliance Inc. in Sligo. She was a 2006 graduate of Clarion University-Venango Campus, having earned a degree in counseling. She was a 1994 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior-Senior High School. In addition to her parents, Mrs. O'Neil is survived by her four children, Ashley O'Neil, Terra O'Neil, Tyler O'Neil and Michael Savard, all at home. Also surviving is a sister and her husband, Paula and William "J.R." Blum, of Knox. A niece, Sasha Blum, of Knox, also survives. In addition, Mrs. O'Neil is survived by her former husband, Terry O'Neil of Oil City. A number of aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Mrs. O'Neil was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Florence Card; her maternal grandparents, Elmer and Doris Bechtel; two uncles and four aunts. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor James S. Waugh from the Resurrection Baptist Church in Titusville officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorials contributions may be made to the Jennifer O'Neil Memorial Care Fund in care of Farmers National Bank, Drawer D, Attn. Kathryn Sayers, Emlenton, 16373. An account is being established at the bank to care for Mrs. O'Neil's four children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CynthiaDugdale Surnames: Updegraff Phipps Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/917.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Darleen, I am researching the Updegraffs. In one of my books I have a reference to Nathan and Edith (Updegraff) Phipps. I am wondering if since this posting, which was quite some time ago, if you have found any parent info for Edith Updegraff Phipps. Trying to determine if there is a connection with my Updegraffs who lived in the same area. Thank you for any assistance you can provide, Cindy 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: JoePatter Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2883.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for posting the Singleton data. Would be interested in 56 ........... * 2nd Wife of James Robert Singleton (stepson): 57 ............... Carol Veronica DeHaven b: Nov 05, 1964 in Lancaster, PA; m: Sep 17, 1988 in 1. Lancaster, Pa I have Carol's parents if you are interested [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: sandrasingleton54 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2883/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1 A Male Singleton 2 .. Catherine Harmon b: Feb 1851 in PA; m: Abt. 1869; d: Nov 1899 in Mt. Nebo, York Co., PA; 1. Burial: 1899 Mt. Nebo Methodist Cemetery, /Delta, York Co., PA b. 2 Sarah Singleton d: 1973 in Wrightsville, York Co., PA 3 William H. Singleton; b: Feb 28, 1870 in Delta, York Co., PA; d: Aug 07, 1946 in Delta, York Co., PA a. Burial: Aug 10, 1946 Mt. Nebo Methodist Chrch Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 4 .... Emma Guyton b: Aug 17, 1865 in PA; m: Sep 12, 1889 in Delta, York Co., PA; d: Dec 31, 1942 in 1. Delta, York Co., PA; Burial: Jan 1943 Mt. Nebo Methdst Chrch Cemetery, Delta, York 2. Co., PA 5 ... 3 James Russell Singleton b: Jan 27, 1890 in York Co., PA; d: Mar 05, 1946 in Delta, York Co., PA i. Burial: Mar 1946 Slateville Presbyt Chrch Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 6 ....... Ella Henrietta Harmon b: 1889 in PA; m: Sep 29, 1907 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA; d: Sep 25, i. 1962 in Delta, York Co., PA; Burial: Slateville Presb Chrch Cemetery, ii. Delta, York Co., PA 7 ...... 4 Evelyn G. Singleton 8 .......... Barrett 9 ...... 4 Corrine E. Singleton b: Nov 11, 1908 in Delta, York Co., PA; d: May 05, 1983 in Falston, i. MD; Burial: Slateville Presb Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 10 ...... 4 Edna C. Singleton b: Nov 1909 in PA 11 ...... 4 James Austin Singleton b: May 17, 1910 in Delta, York Co., PA; d: Oct 28, 1967 in i. Whiteford, Harford Co., MD 12 .......... Grace C. Norris 13 ........ 5 Charles Norris 14 ........... 6 Debbie Jean Norris 15 ...... 4 W. Wilson Singleton b: 1913 in PA 16 ........ 5 James Russell Singleton b: Abt. May 07, 1949 17 ...... 4 George R. Singleton b: 1915 in PA 18 .......... Ora Lee Emerson b: Abt. 1908 in INDIANA ? d: Apr 23, 1950 in Ft. Bragg, NORTH i. CAROLINA/Walter Reed Hosp., Washington, D.C. 19 ........ 5 George D. Singleton b: Dec 27, 1930; d: Jul 16, 1944 in Mt. Washington, York Co., PA 20 ...... 4 Pauline S. Singleton b: 1919 in PA 21 .......... Mr. Gascon 22 ... 3 Lawrence Elwood Singleton b: Jan 18, 1891 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA; d: Sep 26, 1915 in i. Delta, York Co., PA; Burial: 1915 Mt. Nebo Methodist Church ii. Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 23 ....... Ida Emily Reynolds b: Feb 18, 1894 in Flintville, Harford Co., MD; m: May 21, 1910 in a. Harford County, MD; d: Nov 16, 1975 in Columbia, Lancaster, Co., PA; i. Burial: Nov 1975 Riverview Memorial Cemetery, Lancaster, PA 24 ...... 4 James R. Singleton b: Oct 06, 1910 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA; d: Jan 07, 1986 in Venice, i. Sarsota Co., FL; Burial: Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, Dallastown, ii. York Co., PA 25 .......... Anna V. Pegan b: Oct 03, 1908 in Lancaster Co., PA; d: Aug 17, 1998 in Cornwall, i. Lebanon Co., PA; Burial: Aug 1998 Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, ii. Dallastown, York Co., PA 26 ...... 4 Howard Wilton Singleton b: Dec 30, 1911 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA; d: Nov 05, 1981 in i. Nokomis, Sarasota Co., FL; Burial: Nov 1981 Gulf Pines Memorial Park, ii. Englewood, Sarasota Co., FLORIDA 27 .......... Violet Greenawalt b: Mar 20, 1916 in Rapho Township, Lancaster Co., PA; m: Sep 23, 1933 i. in Bel Air, Harford Co., MD; d: Jan 24, 1992 in Lancaster, PA Burial: ii. January 1992 Greenwood Memorial Park, Lancaster, PA 28 ........ 5 Jack W. Singleton b: May 08, 1933 in Lancaster, PA 29 ............ Patricia A. Mellinger b: Dec 11, 1935 in Lancaster, PA; m: Apr 07, 1956 in i. Lancaster, PA 30 ........... 6 Karen Ann Singleton b: Feb 08, 1957 in Lancaster, PA; d: Feb 16, 1958 in 1. Lancaster, PA; Burial: Mellinger's Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lancaster, PA 31 ........... 6 Vicki Lynn Singleton b: September 24, 1960 in Lancaster, PA 32 ............... David H. Keeports b: in Lancaster, PA; m: Oct 14, 1994 in Georgetown, i. BARBADOS 33 .............. 7 Lauren E. Keeports b: Mar 09, 1995 in Lancaster Co., PA 34 .............. 7 Tyler D. Keeports b: Aug 12, 1996 in Lancaster, PA 35 ........... 6 Lisa Ann Singleton b: Apr 23, 1963 in Lancaster, PA 36 ............... David D. Briggs b: Sep 27, 1961 in Springville, NEW YORK; m: 1984 in 1. Lancaster Co., PA 37 .............. 7 Dale Richard Briggs b: Mar 29, 1985 in Lancaster, PA 38 ........... *2nd Husband of Lisa Ann Singleton: 39 ............... Brian Vooght b: May 20, 1927 in London, ENGLAND; m: Sep 21, 1994 in i. Southampton, BERMUDA 40 ........ 5 Eugene Ralph Singleton b: Dec 23, 1937 in Lancaster, PA 41 ............ Ruth Elizabeth Lefever b: Feb 07, 1938 in Lancaster, PA; m: Apr 18, 1956 in 1. Manassas, Virginia 42 ........... 6 Roxanne Louise Singleton b: Sep 25, 1956 in Lancaster, PA 43 ............... Richard Wayne Landis b: Jan 14, 1956 in Lancaster, PA; m: Nov 05, 1977 in 1. Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, PA; d: Sep 14, 2. 1999 in Danville, PA; Burial: Sep 18, 1999 Union 3. Cemetery, Liberty Twp. Tioga Co., PA 44 .............. 7 Adam R. Landis b: May 01, 1979 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA 45 .............. 7 Benjamin W. Landis b: Oct 15, 1981 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA 46 .............. 7 Jesslyn C. Landis b: Nov 16, 1983 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA 47 .............. 7 Hunter E. Landis b: Dec 17, 1985 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA 48 ........... 6 Douglas Eugene Singleton b: Aug 02, 1958 in Lancaster, PA 49 ............... Elaine C. Hallowell b: Apr 30, 1958 in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA i. m: Aug 02, 1980 in St. Marks United Methodist Church, ii. Broomall, Delaware Co, PA 50 .............. 7 Chad D. Singleton b: Apr 26, 1988 in San Antonio Community Hospital, 1. Upland, San Bernardino Co., CALIFORNIA 51 .............. 7 Claire M. Singleton b: Dec 28, 1993 in HCA Medical Center, Plano, Collin Co., 1. TEXAS 52 ........... 6 James Robert Singleton b: July 22, 1961 in Lancaster, PA 53 ............... Ann Delp 54 .............. 7 James Russell Singleton b: Jan 23, 1984 in Lancaster, PA 55 ................ 8 Bailey Singleton 56 ........... * 2nd Wife of James Robert Singleton (stepson): 57 ............... Carol Veronica DeHaven b: Nov 05, 1964 in Lancaster, PA; m: Sep 17, 1988 in 1. Lancaster, Pa 58 .............. 7 Jared R. Singleton b: Jul 08, 1989 in Lancaster, PA 59 .............. 7 Jacob Ryan Singleton b: June 01, 1992 in Lancaster, PA 60 ........ * Partner of Eugene Ralph Singleton: 61 ............ Marian Behney b: Sep 27, 1928 in Donaldson, Schuylkill Co., PA; m: 1974 in i. Schuylkill County, PA 62 ........ 5 Glenn Frank Singleton b: Jan 21, 1940 in Lancaster, PA; d: Jan 18, 1941 in Lancaster, PA 63 ........ 5 Kenneth Singleton b: Oct 14, 1942 in Lancaster, PA 64 ............ Sandra Jean Harkins b: Mar 08, 1945 m: Abt. 1962 65 ........... 6 Angela Singleton 66 ............... Stoyanoff 67 ........... 6 Wendy Ann Singleton 68 ............... Park 69 ........... 6 Tracy Lynn Singleton 70 ............... Kauffman 71 ........... 6 Kelly Singleton 72 ............... DeSaverio 73 ........ * 2nd Wife of Kenneth Singleton: 74 ............ Darlene m: Abt. 1980 75 ........... 6 Victoria Jean Singleton 76 ........... 6 Erick Shawn Singleton 77 ........... 6 Michelle Singleton 78 ........ 5 Iris Eileen Singleton b: Feb 13, 1945 in Lancaster, PA 79 ............ Russell Paul Bennett b: Jul 07, 1942 in Beverly, Randolph Co., WEST VIRGINIA i. m: June 17, 1961 in Lancaster, Pa; d: Feb 10, 1996 in Elverson, ii. Chester Co., PA 80 ........... 6 Christine Louise Bennett b: Jan 18, 1962 81 ............... Brad Lee Heard b: Mar 07, 1957 in NEW JERSEY 82 .............. 7 Ashley C. Heard b: Feb 09, 1984 in West Chester, Chester Co., PA 83 .............. 7 Brad Lee Heard Jr. b: Feb 12, 1987 in West Chester, Chester Co., PA 84 ........... 6 Ronald Paul Bennett b: Dec 20, 1963 85 ............... Doris Ann Carter b: Apr 26, 1964 in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA 86 .............. 7 Sarah N. Bennett b: Jan 07, 1987 in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA 87 .............. 7 Rachael E. Bennett b: May 12, 1988 in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA 88 .............. 7 Rory Dustin Bennett b: July 04, 1990 in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA 89 ........... 6 Robert Wayne Bennett b: Nov 27, 1964 90 ............... Tammy Sue Collens b: Jun 01, 1977 in Reading, Berks Co., PA 91 .............. 7 Danielle C. Bennett b: Oct 02, ? in Reading, Berks Co., PA 92 .............. 7 Emily Sue Bennett b: Oct 01, 1991 in Reading, Berks Co., PA 93 .............. 7 Ryan Paul Bennett b: Sep 25, 1994 in Reading, Berks Co., PA 94 ........... 6 Russell Brooks Bennett b: Dec 24, 1969 95 ............... Susie O. Burkhart b: Jun 17, 1969 in Reading, Berks Co., PA 96 .............. 7 Randon B. Bennett b: Mar 22, 1996 97 ...... * 2nd Wife of Howard Wilton Singleton: 98 .......... Pauline (Polly) Sincavage b: Jul 12, 1914 in Lancaster, PA; m: Sep 23, 1933 in Bel Air, i. Harford County, MD; d: Jul 14, 1993 in Venice, Sarasota Co., ii. FLORIDA 99 ...... * Partner of Howard Wilton Singleton: 100 .......... Julia Ann Long m: Abt. 1953 101 ........ 5 Kathy Anne Long (Illegitimate to Howard) b: Jul 16, 1954 in Lancaster, PA. 102 ............ Henry Pilsner; m: May 11, 1974 103 ...... 4 Lawrence F. Singleton; b: Oct 04, 1915 in Slate Hill, Peach Bottom Twp., York Co., PA d: May 05, 1993 in Mesa, ARIZONA 104 .......... Adeline m: Bef. 1947 105 ........ 5 Lawrence Singleton d: Aft. 1977 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania 106 ............ Arlene J. (Judy) 107 ........... 6 Kelly Singleton 108 ........ *2nd Wife of Lawrence Singleton: 109 ............ Unknown m: Aft. 1948 110 ........... 6 Shirley Singleton 111 ............... Bendyna 112 .............. 7 Alex Bendyna 113 ........... 6 Lawrence Singleton 114 ........ 5 Geraldine Singleton 115 ...... 4 Elmer B. Dommel b: 1916 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA 116 ........ 5 June Dommel 117 ...... 4 Catherine A. Alexander (Illegitimate child) b: Mar 08, 1920 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA 118 .......... Raymond E. Martin m: 1944 d: June 1992 119 ........ 5 David Martin 120 ........ 5 Raymond E. Martin2 121 ... 3 Mary Catherine Singleton b: Apr 24, 1893 in Slate Hill, Peach Bottom Twp., York Co.,, PA d: Jul 15, 1899 in Slate Hill, Peach Bottom Twp., York Co., PA 122 ... 3 Howard E. Singleton b: May 02, 1895 in York Co., PA; d: Nov 17, 1957 in Whiteford, MD a. Burial: Mt. Nebo Methodist Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 123 ....... Bessie Belle McLaughlin b: Feb 29, 1896 in PA; m: May 10, 1914 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA i. d: Nov 17, 1950 in Delta, York Co., PA; Burial: Mt. Nebo Methodist ii. Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 124 ...... 4 Emma Singleton b: Aft. 1920; d: Aft. May 1989 125 .......... Fred C. Keesee 126 ...... 4 Fred C. Singleton 127 ...... 4 Hazel L. Singleton b: Nov 1917; d: Aft. May 1989 128 .......... Robert Rutledge 129 ...... 4 Reba Singleton 130 .......... Robert W. Cooper 131 ........ 5 Roger Cooper 132 ........ 5 Ratford Cooper 133 ...... 4 Albert William Singleton b: Aug 15, 1915 in Delta, York Co., PA; d: May 08, 1989 in Bel Air, i. Harford Co., MD; Burial: Slateville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, ii. Delta, York Co., PA 134 .......... Sarah Margaret Hutton b: Nov 11, 1935 in Havre de Grace, MD; d: May 29, 1984 in i. Havre de Grace, MD; Burial: June 01, 1985 Slateville Presbyterian ii. Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 135 ........ 5 Howard J. Singleton d: Aft. May 08, 1949 136 ........ 5 William A. Singleton d: Aft. May 08, 1949 137 ........ 5 Connie Singleton 138 ............ Gibson 139 ........ 5 Paula Singleton 140 ............ Bonham 141 ...... 4 Robert A. Singleton b: Abt. 1920 in Peach Bottom Township, York Co., PA; d: Sep 20, 1984 a. in Fallston, MD 142 ........ 5 Sandee Singleton 143 ............ Humphreys 144 ........ 5 Robert A. Jr. Singleton 145 ........ 5 Richard Singleton 146 ........ 5 Teresa Singleton 147 ............ Martin 148 ........ 5 Phyllis Singleton 149 ........ 5 Barbara Singleton 150 ............ Delp 151 ...... 4 Margaret E. Singleton b: Dec1916 152 ...... 4 Mary E. Singleton b: 1914; d: 1989 153 ... 3 Paul C. Singleton b: Feb 05, 1903 in Mt. Nebo, PA; d: Apr 08, 1963 in Whiteford, MD; Burial: a. Mt. Nebo Methodist Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 154 ....... Nellie Ros b: Sep 18, 1902; d: Oct 05, 1968 in Whiteford, Harford Co., MD; Burial: Mt. a. Nebo Methodist Church Cemetery, Delta, York Co., PA 155 ...... 4 Kenneth C. Singleton b: 1924; d: Nov 28, 1984 in Pylesville, Harford Co., MD 156 ...... 4 Dorothy Ross (stepdaughter) 157 2 Ida Mae Singleton b: May 23, 1877 in York Co., PA; d: Apr 15, 1952 in Perryville, Cecil Co., a. MD; Burial: 1952 Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, Cooper, Harford Co,. b. MD 158 .... John Thomas Sherron b: 1873; m: Oct 1894 in Harford County, MD; d: 1947 in Maryland Burial: a. 1947 Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, Cooper, Harford Co,. MD 159 ... 3 John H. Sherron b: 1904; d: 1936 in Maryland; Burial: Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, a. Cooper, Harford Co,. MD 160 ... 3 William F. Sherron b: 1899; d: 1907 in Maryland; Burial: Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, a. Cooper, Harford Co,. MD 161 ... 3 Howard E. Sherron b: 1897; d: 1897; Burial: 1897 Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, Cooper, a. Harford Co,. MD 162 ... 3 William E. Sherron b: 1909 163 2 Harry Singleton b: Oct 1879 in York County, PA; d: Aft. August 07, 1946 in Lancaster Co., (PA?) 164 .... Sarah M. McCoy b: 1882; m: Nov 20, 1903 in Delta, York Co., PA 165 2 Effie Icelena Singleton b: Dec 27, 1881 in Slate Hill, York Co., PA; d: Mar 08, 1945 in North East, a. Cecil Co., MD; Burial: March 1945 Oxford Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA 166 .... John C. Raine b: July 11, 1875; m: Feb 22, 1899; d: Feb 17, 1946; Burial: Feb 1946 Oxford a. Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA 167 ... 3 Albert J. Raine b: Oct 20, 1899 in Lincoln University, PA; d: Feb 15, 1901 in Lincoln a. University, PA 168 ... 3 Charles H. Raine b: Feb 25, 1901 in Lincoln University, PA; d: Apr 04, 1984; Burial: Apr 1984 a. Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., MD 169 ....... Vera C. Nickle b: Dec 04, 1907; m: Sep 11, 1922; d: Oct 07, 1989 in North East, Cecil Co., a. MD; Burial: October 1989 Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., MD 170 ...... 4 Isla Depree Raine b: Oct 10, 1922 171 .......... Roscoe Hampton Stuart b: Apr 02, 1918 m: Aug 01, 1939 172 ...... 4 Grace Mae Raine b: Mar 13, 1924 in North East, Cecil Co., MD 173 .......... Edward D. Davis b: Jan 13, 1922; m: Nov 06, 1943 174 ...... *2nd Husband of Grace Mae Raine: 175 .......... Wendell Ira Ingerson b: March 04, 1917 in Littleton, NEW HAMPSHIRE i. m: Mar 08, 1958; d: Oct 04, 1984; Burial: Oct 1984 Methodist ii. Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., MD 176 ...... 4 Catherine Jean Raine b: Oct 02, 1925 in North East, Cecil Co., MD 177 .......... James John Bernhard b: Jan 02, 1924 in Center Valley, PA; m: Apr 05, 1944 in Little i. Rock, ARKANSAS; d: May 17, 1970 in Center Valley, PA 178 ...... *2nd Husband of Catherine Jean Raine: 179 .......... Donald Lee Hager b: Jul 29, 1943 in Coopersburg, PA; m: Sep 03, 1968 180 ...... 4 Ruth Ann Raine b: Oct 11, 1927 in North East, Cecil Co., MD 181 .......... Vernon Creden Brown b: April 07, 1912; d: Nov 07, 1961 in North East, Cecil Co., i. MD; Burial: November 1961 Methodist Cemetery, North East, ii. Cecil Co., MD 182 ...... *2nd Husband of Ruth Ann Raine: 183 .......... Edward Raymond Byrd b: Apr 02, 1927 in Bramwell, WEST VIRGINIA; i. m: Mar 19, 1946; d: Jul 11, 1980 in North East, Cecil Co., ii. MD; Burial: July 1980 Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil iii. Co., MD 184 ...... 4 Charles Howard Raine b: Janu 01, 1928 in North East, Cecil Co., MD; i. d: Mar 29, 1986 in Elmsmere, DELAWARE; Burial: Methodist ii. Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., MD 185 .......... Cecilia Holmes 186 ...... *2nd Wife of Charles Howard Raine: 187 .......... Leona G. Bowe b: Jul 27, 1934; m: Jan 23, 1958; d: Sep 02, 1983; Burial: Bethel i. Cemetery, Chesapeake City, Cecil Co., MD 188 ...... 4 Shirley Lee Raine b: November 28, 1930 in North East, Cecil Co., MD 189 .......... Charles William Richardson b: Sep 14, 1931 in Rising Sun, Cecil Co., MD 1. m: Apr 22, 1950 190 ... 3 Edna Pearl Raine b: Oct 17, 1910 in Oxford, Lancaster Co., PA; d: Mar 23, 1995; a. Burial: March 1995 Brookview Cemetery, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., MD 191 ....... Franklin Hall Robertson b: Sept 16, 1908 in Meadows of Dan, VIRGINIA; m: Feb 13, 1930 i. d: Feb 21, 1996; Burial: Feb 1996 Brookview Cemetery, Rising Sun, ii. Cecil Co., MD 192 ...... 4 Franklin H. Robertson b: Dec 15, 1930 193 .......... Isoline Eureta Wayne b: Jul 29, 1930 m: May 11, 1950 194 ...... 4 Nancy Louise Robertson b: Jun 13, 1932 in Rising Sun, Cecil Co., MD 195 .......... Howard Pyle b: Jan 19, 1931; m: Jan 26, 1951 196 ... 3 John Leroy Raine b: Jun 07, 1912 in Oxford, Lancaster Co., PA; d: Aug 24, 1997 in North East, a. Cecil Co., MD; Burial: Aug 1997 Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., b. MD 197 ....... Blanche Mildred McKenney b: July 03, 1912; m: July 04, 1934 198 ...... 4 George L. Raine b: June 18, 1937 199 ... 3 Anna Mae Raine b: Oct 03, 1916 in Chester, Chester Co., PA/Chester, Chester Co., (SC?) a. d: Sep 12, 1988; Burial: Sep 1988 Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., 200 ...... *2nd Husband of Frances Louise Raine: .......... 201 David Joe Mitchell b: Dec 08, 1938 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MISSOURI i. m: March 15, 1964 b. MD 202 ....... Leon Reese Lockard b: Oct 01, 1908; m: Feb 24, 1934; d: Jun 23, 1994 Burial: June 1994 a. Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., MD 203 ...... 4 Emma Icelena Lockard b: Aug 17, 1934 204 ...... 4 Leon Eugene Lockard b: Mar 06, 1941 205 ... 3 Louis Earl Raine b: Nov 17, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA; d: May 07, 1986; Burial: May 1986 a. Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cherry Hill, Cecil Co., MD 206 ....... Edith Ida DeMarco b: Sep 09, 1923 in Havre de Grace, Harford Co., MD; m: Sep 07, 1940 207 ...... 4 Frances Louise Raine b: Aug 19, 1941 208 .......... 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sandrasingleton54 Surnames: Singleton, Bulette, Founds Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2882/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ggrandfather William Singleton out lived two wives and I am an off spring of the 3rd wife, Bertha Bulette. I appears that he fathered quite a few children between between the three wives. He died at Byron Station as a result of a railroad tradegy right after his third wife, Bertha Bulette was taken by the Great Influenica Epedemic (Spainish Flu) that swept thru our nation taking many lives. My grandfather's name was Thomas Albert Singleton "nickname: Ike" and he and several siblings were farmed out to neighbors. Commissioner Hess took my grandfather in and let him work for his keep. Chris Smithson has quite a bit of the genelogy documented. If anyone can add to what I have please let me know. 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 6, 2007: Garrett Scott George, 401 W. Walnut St., Titusville Edith E. "Ellie" Hawkins, Latrobe, formerly of Titusville William D. Hays, Piney Dam Road, Clarion James A. Oliver, Tionesta, formerly of Washington County Grant I. Walls, 520 W. Hemlock St., Titusville Richard D. "Doug' Williams II, Harriott Ave., Oil City Thedosia E. "Theda' Kenemuth , getting it right Garrett Scott George, 10, of 401 W. Walnut St., Titusville, died Wednesday evening, July 4, 2007, following a swimming accident. Born Oct. 21, 1996, in Titusville, he was the son of Melissa Winans and Kevin N. George Sr. Garrett completed the fourth grade at Pleasantville Elementary School. He enjoyed playing basketball, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and professional wrestling, bicycling, swimming and playing with his dogs. Survivors include his mother of Titusville; his father of Ashtabula, Ohio; two brothers, Kessley N. Winans and Kevin N. George Jr., both of Titusville; maternal grandparents, Linda Allen of Titusville and her companion, Bill Henderson, of Pleasantville, LeRoy Winans and his companion, Sue Gordon, of Emlenton and Gary and Cynthia Motter of Titusville; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Cheryl George of Pittsburgh; and maternal great-grandparents, Thomas and Mildred Prody of Cooperstown. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, John Motter and his pet dog, Fantasy. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home by Gordon Turk of the Hydetown Baptist Church. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. Garrett was an organ and tissue donor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to support local youth sport programs or to Hamot Medical Center, 201 State St., Erie, 16550. Edith E. 'Ellie' Hawkins Edith E. "Ellie" Hawkins, 78, of Ligonier, formerly of Titusville, died Saturday morning, June 30, 2007, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Thursday, June 13, 1929, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Joseph Carl and Mary McClintock Lorenz. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Mrs. Hawkins had been employed as a registered nurse at Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of St. Michael of the Valley Church in Rector and the Women's Bible Coffee of the church. She had been a former chairman of St. Michael Fair. Surviving are her loving husband of 55 years, Charles W. Hawkins. Also surviving are three daughters, Amy Hahn and husband, James, of Brewster, N.Y., Eleanor Clark and husband, Carl, of Berlin, Pa., and Sally Harvey and husband, Frank, of Derry; three sons, Charles W. Hawkins III of Robinson, Ill., John H. Hawkins and wife, Cynthia, of Elgin, Texas, and Joseph H. Hawkins and wife, Tammy, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Evelyn McKee and husband, Andy, of Titusville; and two brothers, Joseph Mac Lorenz and wife, Faye, of Centerville and Harley R. Lorenz of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanne Cosper and Sally Bly. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Inc., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. Her life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Mass Tuesday in St. Michael of the Valley Church with the Rev. Dr. James B. Simons presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Rector. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church in Rector, 15677. Edith E. 'Ellie' Hawkins Edith E. "Ellie" Hawkins, 78, of Ligonier, formerly of Titusville, died Saturday morning, June 30, 2007, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Thursday, June 13, 1929, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Joseph Carl and Mary McClintock Lorenz. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Mrs. Hawkins had been employed as a registered nurse at Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of St. Michael of the Valley Church in Rector and the Women's Bible Coffee of the church. She had been a former chairman of St. Michael Fair. Surviving are her loving husband of 55 years, Charles W. Hawkins. Also surviving are three daughters, Amy Hahn and husband, James, of Brewster, N.Y., Eleanor Clark and husband, Carl, of Berlin, Pa., and Sally Harvey and husband, Frank, of Derry; three sons, Charles W. Hawkins III of Robinson, Ill., John H. Hawkins and wife, Cynthia, of Elgin, Texas, and Joseph H. Hawkins and wife, Tammy, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Evelyn McKee and husband, Andy, of Titusville; and two brothers, Joseph Mac Lorenz and wife, Faye, of Centerville and Harley R. Lorenz of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanne Cosper and Sally Bly. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Inc., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. Her life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Mass Tuesday in St. Michael of the Valley Church with the Rev. Dr. James B. Simons presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Rector. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church in Rector, 15677. William D. Hays William D. Hays, 85, of Piney Dam Road, Clarion, died Thursday evening, July 5, 2007, in the emergency room of Clarion Hospital. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. James A. Oliver, 70, of Tionesta, formerly of Washington County, died Thursday, July 5, 2007, in his home. Born Oct. 9, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William H. and Bella Oliver. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Oliver retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, where he served as a deacon. He also was a member of the Masons and Shriners organizations. Mr. Oliver was an avid fisherman, enjoyed cars and loved his dog, Emma. He was married in Pittsburgh Oct. 29, 1990, to Donna A. Flavell, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Ida Manning of Orange Grove, Calif.; one nephew and three nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by a brother, William Oliver. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service, open to friends, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Tionesta Presbyterian Church with Pastor Peter Veltman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society's Tionesta Relay for Life. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Grant I. Walls, 69, of 520 W. Hemlock St., Titusville, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in the Eastern Maine Medical Center. He had been on vacation with his family in Bangor, Maine, at the time of his death. Born Oct. 8, 1937, in Titusville, she was the son of the late Wilbur R. and Helen Patterson Walls. He was a graduate of Townville High School. Mr. Walls was employed as a machinist at Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. until his retirement in 1997. He was baptized at the Hydetown Baptist Church . Mr. Walls was a member of the Cytemp Quarter Century Club, a social member of the Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion, Moose Club and B.P.O Elks No. 264. He enjoyed reading, doing the daily crossword puzzle with his wife, Sue, preparing gourmet dinners for his family, fishing, target shooting and traveling to see his family. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Dowling Walls, of Titusville; five daughters, Guendolyn Lawhorn and husband, Roger, of Rock Spring, Ga., the Rev. Valerie Viars and husband, the Rev. Herbert Viars, and Gayle McGuire and husband, James, all of Prineville, Ore., Brandi Dowling and companion, Ron Hannah, and Kara Dowling and companion, Dan Hawk, all of Titusville; 11 grandchildren, Steven Lawhorn of Ringgold, Ga., Gary Markham of Warrenton, Va., Kristin Lawhorn of Rock Spring, Ga, Jessica Brill, Jason Cagle, Amanda McGuire all of Prineville, Ore., Elizabeth McGuire of Bend, Ore., James McGuire of Lawrence, Kans., Tori Prenatt, Kelsee Hawk and Mary Hawk, all of Titusville; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren on the way. He also is survived by one brother, W. Roy Walls Jr. and wife, Rose, of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Marie Koon and Pam Holcomb and husband, Robert, all of Titusville; and his only surviving aunt, Cleda Holliday of Grantsville, Md. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Richard D. "Doug" Williams II, 45, of Harriott Avenue, Oil City, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at his home after a sudden illness. Born Jan. 15, 1962, in Brookville, he was the son of Richard D. and Carol "Jean" Daugherty Williams. He was a graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Williams was employed as a lumber inspector at Taylor-Ramsey in Titusville. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Williams was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and golfing, especially with his father. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two daughters, Shannon Coon and husband, Josh, of Reno and Ashley Williams of Oil City; one sister, Debbie Smith and husband, Greg, and one nephew, Brandon Smith, all of Ephrata; paternal grandmother, Helen Williams of Summerville; his ex-wife and mother of his daughters, Tammy Williams of Oil City; and a special friend, Shawnette Neeley of Titusville. Mr. Williams was expecting his first granddaughter, Kaileigh Elizabeth Coon, later this month. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home in Clintonville is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Venango County Humane Society, Box 1045, Oil City, 16301, or to the Venango County Game Commission, 1509 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, 16323. Getting it right - Thedosia E. "Theda' Kenemuth Thedosia E. "Theda" Kenemuth, 100, of Cranberry (Fern), died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1906. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Fern, with the Rev. Mark Micklos, pastor, and the Rev. Lynton Perry, her nephew, officiating.

The Derrick, July 5, 2007: Dorothy Ellen Buchholz, Oil City Danica Lynn Buckley, Clarion Joyce Ann Conrad, 109 Harriott Ave., Oil City Richard P. Darling,1073 Liberty St., Meadville Robert S. Hill, 21 W. Fifth St., Oil City Barbara Barlett Roydes, Franklin Arthur C. VanNort, Marienville Louis D. Wieder, Titusville Russell Wood, Clearwater, Fla., Sugarcreek native Dorothy Ellen Buchholz, 86, of Oil City, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, in her residence surrounded by her children who loved her. Born March 21, 1921, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Oren Clifford Shaffer Sr. and Alice May Burnett Shaffer. Mrs. Buchholz was a lifelong Methodist, a member of the board of directors of Shaw Farm Cemetery and a member of the Plummer Ladies Aid Society. She was an avid nature lover who enjoyed living on her farm for more then 40 years, sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking and spending timer with her family, friends, neighbors and her little chow dog, Chiang. Mrs. Buchholz first was married to Alfred R. Ricke, who was killed Aug. 19, 1944, while serving his country. Her second husband was Louis Grant Kurschinske, who died April 9, 1955. Her third husband, Edward A. Buchholz, preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1994. Surviving are five daughters and their spouses, Maryalyce and Bill Lupher of Titusville, Eileen and Gale Radcliff of Strasburg, Colo., Audrey and Gary Jewell of Seneca, Linda and Ron Dolecki of Huntingtown, Md., and Claudia and Ray Shreffler of Oil City; two sons, Neil Kurschinske of Seneca and L. Louis Kurschinske of Oil City; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Norma Weber of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and three husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Oren Clifford Shaffer Jr.; and a great-grandson, Nathan Lupher. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Marshall Dalmaso, a retired Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to VNA Hospice, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Danica Lynn Buckley Danica Lynn Buckley of East Main Street, Clarion, died shortly after birth Sunday, July 1, 2007, in UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, and died at 1 a.m. Sunday, July 1. She was the daughter of Brian David Buckley and Crystal Neiswonger, both of Clarion. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Nickolas Daniel Neiswonger of Clarion; paternal grandparents, Loren and Linda Buckley of Emlenton; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Daniel and Bonnie Trayer Custer. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Rimersburg Cemetery with the Rev. Valinda L. Custer, pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy in Waynesburg, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Ann Conrad, 48, of 109 Harriott Ave., Oil City, died Monday evening, July 2, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 28, 1959, she was a daughter of Leonard and Genevieve L. Mock Conrad. Ms. Conrad attended Oil City schools and at one time ran a daycare out of her home. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are her longtime companion, Johnny Joseph Guyda; a son, Joshua Allan Conrad of Oil City; a daughter, Jessica Lynn Conrad of Oil City; a granddaughter, Aaliyah Genevieve Nissly of Oil City; a son-in-law, Bryan Nissly; a daughter-in-law, Jessica Baker; three sisters, Deanna Lee Reisinger of Franklin, Linda Louise Fentress and husband, Charles, and Janet Owens and husband, Curtis, all of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Sue Conrad, and a brother-in-law, William Reisinger. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to family to help with expenses. Richard P. Darling, 62, of 1073 Liberty St., Meadville , died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at his home. Born Oct. 5, 1944, in Meadville, he was a son of Perry W. and Mildred Davenport Darling. Mr. Darling was a graduate of Meadville High School and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the Marine Corps. He was married Dec. 12, 1980, to Katheryn M. Scannell, who preceded him in death Feb. 3, 1989. Mr. Darling was a truck driver most of his life, driving for Hubbard Bus Service, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority as well as an over-the-road driver. He was a practical joker, always keeping everyone laughing. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice, of Meadville; five sons, Jeffrey Darling and wife, Donna, of Louisville, Ga., Todd Darling of Meadville, Brain Darling and wife, Stacey, of Saegertown, and Ellis Munson and Daniel Munson, both of Meadville; a daughter, Stacy Sackett and husband, David, of Pierpont, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren, Joshua, Nathan, Rebecca, Cody, Kyle, Zachary, Brandon, Briceson, Tyler Marie, Misty, Richie, Tanner, Jimmy, Jeremy, Christopher, Tyquail and Shawn. In addition to his parents and wife, Katheryn, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Darling. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, 16335. Robert S. Hill Robert S. Hill, 58, of 21 W. Fifth St., Oil City, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Barbara Barlett Roydes Barbara Barlett Roydes, 79, of Franklin, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in her residence. Born March 24, 1928, in Oil City, she was the daughter of William D. and A. Luceille Barlett Roydes. She was a 1946 graduate of Oil City High School and attended Margaret Morrison Carnegie College and Welch's Business College, Oil City. Miss Roydes was employed as a legal secretary for Attorney William E. Breene, who was general counsel for several years of the National Transit Pipeline Co. She enjoyed financial investing, history, music and spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. Surviving is a sister, Rona L. Roydes of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no visitation. Private family services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, with the Rev. Jack Friggle, associate pastor emeritus of Grace United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. The Osenider Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Arthur C. VanNort, 73, of Marienville, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, in his home. Born Aug. 28, 1933, in Cooperstown, N.Y., he was the son of Arthur C. and Mildred Dowell VanNort. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Tripoli. Mr. VanNort was a math and science teacher and guidance counselor at East Forest High School, Marienville, and later became principal of the East Forest Elementary and Secondary School. He was a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church. Mr. VanNort was a member of the Masonic Acacia Lodge No. 633, F. & A.M,, where he served as master for three terms. He also was a member of the Coudersport Consistory and served as District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District No. 56. On June 1, 1957, he was married in the Marienville United Methodist Church to the former Beverly Taft, who survives. The couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are three daughters and one son: Mrs. Kimberly Labbate and husband, Larry, of Little Rock, Ark., Pamela VanNort of San Diego, Calif., Chris VanNort and wife, Kelly, of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Kyle Durbin and husband, James, of Annandale, Va.; three grandchildren, Craig and Kasey Labbate and Scott Durbin; and a brother, David VanNort, of Meadville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ardeth Summers and Mildred "Dusty" Snyder; and one brother, Alan D. VanNort. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today 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, officiating. Interment will be in the North Forest Cemetery, Marienville. Memorials may be made to the Arthur C. VanNort Scholarship Fund in care of Northwest Bank, Marienville. Louis D. Wieder Louis D. Wieder, 87, of 32 Pershing Way, Titusville, died at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Titusville, where he had been a resident since June 26. Born Nov. 25, 1919, in New York City, he was a son of Samuel and Augusta Teig Wieder. Mr. Wieder attended James Monroe High School in New York City. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged in November 1945. Mr. Wieder was co-owner of the former Teig and Co. Furniture Store in Titusville from 1946 until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Oil City. Mr. Wieder also was a member of the Titusville Lions Club and was a charter member of the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 VFW. He enjoyed walking, spending time with his children and grandchildren and telling World War II stories. Mr. Wieder was married in Erie June 1, 1952, to Dorothy Trax, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Samuel Wieder and wife, Jacqueline, of Greensburg, William Wieder and wife, Vicky, of Pleasantville and Susan Drake of Titusville; four grandchildren, Jason and Sarah Drake and Megan and Michael Wieder; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Mac Wieder and Mike Wieder; and a sister, Gertrude Stein. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Mr. Herbert Miller officiating. Interment will be in B'Nai Gemiluth Chesed Cemetery, Cherrytree Township. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, 15205, or to a charity of one's choice. Russell Wood, 92, of 1028 Iroquois St., Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Sugarcreek, died at 8:29 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2007, at 100 Pine Needles Circle, Daytona, Beach, Fla. Born May 4, 1915, in Sugarcreek, he was the son of Frank and Ethel Burns Wood. Mr. Wood was retired from Taylor-Winfield Inc. of Warren, Ohio, where he was a mechanical engineer. He was a member of the American Legion Post of Clearwater, Fla. Mr. Wood was married to Florence E. Proper, who preceded him in death. Surviving are three children, Robert E. Wood of Clearwater. Fla., Donald H. Wood and wife, June, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Raymond F. Wood of Largo, Fla.; three grandchildren, Roxanne DeCelles and husband, Eric, of Brandon, Fla., Donald H. Wood Jr. and wife, Rebecca, of St. Augustine, Fla., and Michelle Evans of Warren, Ohio; and six great-grandchildren, Natalie, Hannah, Madison, Regan, Brittany and Hillary. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Paul Price officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fla., 32129. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.

The Derrick, July 3, 2007: Gregory T. Ausel, St. Cloud, Fla., formerly of Knox Robert S. Bittinger, Parker Delores Christine Cain, Titusville, formerly of Salem, W.Va. Idamae E. Hammer, Brookville, formerly of Knox Theodosia E. "Theda" Kenemuth, Cranberry (Fern) Dorothy D. Kessler, Custer City Robert A. "Bob" Miller, Kennerdell Dr. George Leslie Nicklin Jr., Shelter Island and Medford, N.J., formerly of Franklin Jewell I. Daly, getting it right Gregory T. Ausel Gregory T. Ausel, 42, of St. Cloud, Fla., formerly of Knox, died unexpectedly Friday, June 29, 2007, in St. Cloud. Born March 27, 1965, in Oil City, he was the son of W. Edwin and E. Jean Ritts Ausel, who survive in Knox. Mr. Ausel was a lifetime member of St. Paul United Church of Christ at Knox RD 2. He was a graduate of Keystone High School, Knox, and Vale Tech Institute in Blairsville. He was an auto body technician. He and his brother operated a body shop in the Knox area at one time. In 1988, Mr. Ausel moved to Florida where he was employed as the body shop manager for Poffenbaugh Ford-Mercury-Lincoln in St. Cloud. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Knox, are a brother, Jeffrey Ausel and wife, Darla, and two nieces, Allyson and Rebecca Ausel, all of Cranberry; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Ausel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Edna Ausel; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Florence Ritts; five uncles and two aunts. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn Ave., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Osberg, pastor of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery, Twin Church Road, Knox. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 937 Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232, or to the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 2561 Grace Church Road, Knox, 16232. Robert S. Bittinger Robert S. Bittinger, 75, of Parker, died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo following an illness. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in North Washington, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Helen Stewart Bittinger. He was a graduate of the former Concord High School in Hooker and attended Edinboro State College (now university) for several semesters. Mr. Bittinger was a retired employee of Witco Chemical Co. in Petrolia where he served as foreman of the tank yards for many years. He was initiated into the IOOF Lodge, formerly located at Parker, where he participated in the annual minstrel shows as a lead singer for many years. Following the closing of the Parker Lodge, he became a member of Connoquenessing Lodge IOOF in Butler. He received his 50-year membership pin as a member of the IOOF a number of years ago. A longtime member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Company, he served many terms as president and he spearheaded the building of the present day Parker Community Building-Fire Hall. Mr. Bittinger was recognized as "Man of the Year" in the 1980s by the Parker City Volunteer Fire Company. He was a social member of VFW Post 7073 in Parker. Mr. Bittinger was Presbyterian by faith. Surviving are one son, William "Bill" Bittinger and wife, Ruth, of Pittsburgh; four daughters, Roberta Alworth and husband, Dennis "Butch," and Bonnie Bittinger, all of Parker; Beth Gardner and husband, Mike, and Barb Ritts and husband, Ken, all of Emlenton; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Gale "Butch" Bittinger and wife, Ruth Ann, of Garner, N.C.; a stepbrother, Richard "Dick" Madison and wife, Donna, of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in North Washington Union Cemetery, Butler County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department, Parker, 16049. Delores Christine Cain Delores Christine Cain, 78, formerly of Salem, W.Va., died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Country Acres Personal Care Home, Titusville, where she had been a resident for the past three years. Born Sept. 15, 1928, in Bristol, W.Va., she was the daughter of Arthur P. and Chloe McGill Wilson. Mrs. Cain was married to Sylvester "Dusty" Cain, who preceded her in death in 1993. She was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are her one son, Ronald D. Cain and wife, Linda, of Titusville; one grandson, Shannon Ray Cain and wife, Kristi, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three step-great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alisha and Alan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cain was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Orlan and Dale Wilson; and one sister, Mabel Simmons. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Route 98, Clarksburg, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the K of P Cemetery in Salem, W.Va. Idamae E. Hammer, 86, formerly of East Penn Avenue, Knox, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, in McKinley Health Center, Brookville, where she had resided. Born May 12, 1921, in Queenstown, she was the daughter of Francis and Sarah Jones. Mrs. Hammer spent her earlier years in East Brady where she worked at the Ben Franklin Store and the St. Cloud Hotel. After moving to Knox, she was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Mrs. Hammer enjoyed crafts, painting, sewing, flower gardening and reading. Her Knox Library card was her prized possession. She especially liked dogs. On March 8, 1961, she married Philip G. Hammer who preceded her in death. Surviving are two good friends, Mitzi Shultz of East Brady and Anna Mae Peck of Knox. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hammer was preceded in death by three sisters. Marjory Coppock, Eleanor Linsley and Frances Jones. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn Ave., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Karen Parsh, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery, Twin Church Road, Knox. Thedosia E. "Theda" Kenemuth, 100, of Cranberry (Fern), died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 27, 1907, in Cranberry Township, she was the daughter of William Vernon and Sarah Jane Standley Perry She was a graduate of Oil City High School and received her teaching certificate from Edinboro College. Mrs. Kenemuth began her career in the one-room Reid School, teaching all eight grades and then taught at various schools within Cranberry Township. She was married Dec. 26, 1931, to Kermit N. Kenemuth, who died Nov. 26, 1978. After taking leave to raise her family, Mrs. Kenemuth returned to teaching in 1961. She was a teacher and principal of the Ashland School in the Keystone School District and later taught in the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District until her retirement. Mrs. Kenemuth was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern. In addition to teaching and church activities, she devoted her time to her family and her interests of knitting, quilting, flowers and gardening. She also had a great love of literature and poetry. Living her entire life in Venango and Clarion counties, she was an active participant within the community, serving in the PTA, Prosperity Grange and taking the census. In 2002, Mrs. Kenemuth moved from the Kenemuth family farm in Fern to Highland Oaks Assisted Living in Shippenville. At Highland Oaks, Mrs. Kenemuth enjoyed her status as the oldest resident and developed many loving friendships with the staff. She enjoyed frequent visits from relatives, church members and friends and the caring support of longtime neighbors, Shirley Smith and Frank and Betty Shick. Surviving are two sons, John R. Kenemuth and wife, Barbara, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Dale K. Kenemuth and wife, Marjorie, of Potomac, Md.; two daughters, Sarah Jane Zaidi of Amherst, Mass., and Kay Jean Gray and husband, Edward, of Sanibel, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, James Kenemuth, Sarah Kenemuth, Paul Kenemuth, Ruth Kenemuth, Lisa Zaidi Blumstein, Selma Zaidi, Jamie Zaidi, Christine Gray, Catherine Gray, Lori Kenemuth and Brad Kenemuth; five great-grandchildren, Katherine Blumstein, Benjamin Blumstein, Gabrielle Mouton-Kenemuth, David Kenemuth and Megan Kenemuth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kenemuth was the last surviving member of her immediate family, In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew V. Perry, Todd S. Perry, William R. Perry and Donald W. Perry; three brothers who died in early childhood, Robert, Wilmer and Lloyd; and two sisters, Edna E. Barkas and Jennie M. Craig. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the William. N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern with the Rev. Mark Micklos, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Highland Oaks Charitable Endowment Fund. Dorothy D. Kessler, 66, of Shep Run Road, Custer City, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, in the Hospice Unit. Born April 30, 1941, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Archie and Betty Gates LeBoeuf. Mrs. Kessler was a graduate of St. Bernard High School in Bradford and attended Humboldt Institute in Minnesota for airline booking. She had worked in the office of Rosen Furniture in Bradford and spent 20 years as receptionist at the DeSoto Motel in East Bradford . Mrs. Kessler enjoyed reading and was well known by her friends as being a wonderful listener. She also enjoyed going shopping and eating out. Surviving are her husband Daniel; a son, Mark Taylor and his wife Tina; three grandchildren, Paul, Christine and Molly; a sister, Sister Emilie Rose LeBoeuf, a sister of St. Joseph; and several cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Marjorie Marie; and several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Church, Oil City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the St. Stephen Second Century Fund, the Humane Society or to a charity of choice. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robert A. "Bob" Miller, 62, of South Tunnel Road, Kennerdell, Rockland Township, Venango County, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Butler Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born Aug. 16, 1944, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Robert and Mary Virostek Miller. He was a graduate of Shaler High School. Mr. Miller was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mr. Miller enjoyed hunting and carpentry. Following his retirement is 1998, he especially enjoyed his home along the Allegheny River. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Clarion Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Miller, whom he married April 16, 1966, in Heidelberg, Germany; four children, Robert G. Miller and Deanna L. Miller, both of Kennerdell, Mary I. Young and husband, Joseph, of Emlenton and Matthew F. Miller of Kennerdell; a granddaughter, Haven Hughes (Miller) of Rocky Grove; and a brother, Daniel E. Miller, Pensacola, Fla. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Emlenton, with the Rev. Conrad Kraus, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery in Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kennerdell Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 107, Kennerdell, 16374. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Dr. George Leslie Nicklin Jr., 81, Quaker psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and educator who helped found numerous educational and professional institutions, including Friends World College, the Westbury Friends School and the Long Island Psychoanalytic Institute, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Medford, N.J. His death, resulting from a stroke, was confirmed by his wife of 57 years, Kate Nicklin. Dr. Nicklin was known for his capacity to envision and energetically implement innovative programs to meet needs that he encountered in his personal and professional communities. From the establishment of a program of swimming lessons for children in the community on Shelter Island, N.Y, where he summered with his family for 50 years, to the creation of the Friends World College experiential education program with campuses on five continents, Dr. Nicklin brought his creative vision and his energy to hundreds of worthwhile projects, large and small, throughout his life. He was born in 1925 in Franklin and was the only surviving child of George Leslie Nicklin, an oil industry engineer, and Emma Reed Nicklin, a teacher. Although Dr. Nicklin has many Nicklin, McAlevy and Reed relatives still in the area of Oil City, Franklin, and Titusville, his family relocated to Haverford, in the Philadelphia suburbs, when the oil industry in western Pennsylvania declined during the Depression. Dr. Nicklin graduated in 1943 from Haverford High School. After a single term at Haverford College, he was drafted and qualified for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). When the end of World War II appeared imminent, the ASTP was discontinued and he was given a regular infantry assignment, serving in the Ninth Infantry Division (Old Reliables), initially as a mortar gunner and later as a medic. After fighting for several months in Germany and through the Battle of the Bulge, Dr. Nicklin was severely wounded in the Second Battle of the Rhineland while performing his duties as a medic. He spent 100 days in a British military hospital, followed by a year in a VA hospital on Staten Island, N.Y. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for meritorious service, in addition to his Purple Hearts. Dr. Nicklin's experience of surviving severe injury and carrying 55 pieces of shrapnel throughout his body for the remainder of his life helped to form one of the key tenets of his life philosophy: that adversity is an opportunity for personal growth. Upon his return to civilian life, Dr. Nicklin completed his undergraduate degree in 1947 at Haverford College. He then pursued his lifelong ambition to become a physician, graduating in 1951 from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Nicklin pursued a two-year rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Subsequently, he completed a residency in psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, followed by psychoanalytic training and certification as a Fellow of the William Alanson White Institute. Dr. Nicklin maintained his professional relationship with Bellevue Hospital and as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at New York University through the remainder of his life. Dr. Nicklin's professional life was defined by his wish to use his skills and energy to help others find joy and success in their lives and relationships. He established a private practice in psychiatry and psychoanalysis in Manhattan and in Garden City on Long Island, through which he assisted thousands of patients until he retired from active practice in 2004. Dr. Nicklin's wish to be of service to colleagues and patients on Long Island led him to form the Long Island Psychoanalytic Institute in affiliation with the Nassau County Medical Center. For many years, while also teaching as clinical professor at New York University, Dr. Nicklin worked with the Institute to support the training of residents, psychologists, and other mental health professionals on Long Island. He was honored in May 2005 by the American Psychiatric Association for 50 years of distinguished service. In addition to his professional pursuits, Dr. Nicklin was active in his religious community. Having entered military service as an agnostic, Dr. Nicklin had a mystical spiritual experience during battle which led him later to become a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He met his future wife, Katherine Aronson, on a bicycle trip to Martha's Vineyard and they were married in 1950 under the care of Fifteenth Street Friends' Meeting in New York City. As members of Westbury Friends Meeting on Long Island, George and Kate Nicklin were instrumental in founding the Westbury Friends School, which their four young children then attended. In 1958, Dr. Nicklin became interested in creating a college program that would address the increasing globalization of every aspect of modern life, while incorporating the Quaker ideal of valuing "that of God" in every individual. Friends World College, which used an educational model that combined practical experience with personal reflection, set up campuses on five continents where students pursued internship-like work and study experiences under the guidance of faculty members. Dr. Nicklin served as a trustee and advocate for the College from its founding until it was absorbed under the umbrella of Long Island University as the "Friends World Program." Dr. Nicklin and his family began spending summer vacations in 1957 on Shelter Island. In 1963 they built a house on the beach where he and his wife spent summers with their children and later, their grandchildren. Dr. Nicklin believed there should be a Quaker Meeting on the island, particularly since there is a history of a Quaker presence on Shelter Island dating back to the days of the founding of the Society of Friends. He obtained permission for a Friends Meeting to be held by the Quaker Cemetery there, and Shelter Island Friends Meeting continues to meet weekly in those woods during the summer months, and in the Shelter Island Historical Society Havens House during the winter. Dr. Nicklin retired from active practice in 2004. In recent years, he published two books, "Doctors in Peril", based on the experiences of physicians facing life-threatening circumstances, and "War Stories" a collection of reminiscences from World War II veterans. Since his retirement, Dr. Nicklin and his wife had divided their time between their home on Shelter Island and a Quaker retirement community, Medford Leas, in southern New Jersey. After decades of robust good health, in the final six months of his life Dr. Nicklin was assailed by a series of severe and debilitating illnesses, which he faced with valor and grace. He rejoiced particularly in the love and support of his lively extended family. He is survived by his wife, Kate Nicklin of Shelter Island and Medford, N.J.; four children, Emily Nicklin of Chicago, David Nicklin, M.D, of Philadelphia, Jane Nicklin Olsen of Ridgefield, Conn., and Sarah Nicklin, M.D. of Zionsville, Pa.; and 12 grandchildren, Max, Luke, and Anna Schleusener, Kate, Megan, and Sarafina Kietzman-Nicklin, Emma, Molly, and Elizabeth Olsen, and Graham, Clara, and Olivia Moreno. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Purchase Friends Meeting, Purchase and Lake Streets, Purchase N.Y. Contributions in his memory would be welcomed by Westbury Friends School, 550 Post Ave., Westbury, N.Y., 11590. Getting it right - Jewell I. Daly Jewell I. Daly, 76, of 2112 Cooperstown Road, Oakland Township, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca.. Among her survivors are a son, Scott Monroe Daly and his wife, Wendy, of Oil City.

The Derrick, July 2, 2007: Lillian Elizabeth Cooper Bennett, Franklin, formerly of Sharpsville Jewell I. Daly, 2112 Cooperstown Road, Oakland Township Lewis C. Dittman Jr., Knox Idamae E. Hammer, Brookville, formerly of Knox Phoebe Hanold, Parker, formerly of Callensburg and Sligo Homer J. Hunter, Eau Claire Theda E. Perry Kenemuth, Fern Road, Cranberry Lillian Elizabeth Cooper Bennett, 86, of Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, formerly of Sharpsville, died at 4:35 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, in the nursing facility. Born March 8, 1921, in Transfer, she was the daughter of Harry B. and Helen M. Campbell Cooper. She was a graduate of Penn High School in Greenville. Mrs. Bennett worked for many years as a bookkeeper for various businesses in Mercer County. She retired from Mercer County Auto Warehouse in West Middlesex. She was a member of the Zion Reformed United Church of Christ in Greenville. Mrs. Bennett loved spending time with her family, sewing and making crafts. She sold crafts for years from her home on North Hermitage Road in Sharpsville. She was married May 7, 1944, to Maurice L. Bennett, who died Sept. 27, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Cozad and husband, William, of Franklin; a son, Ronald Bennett and wife, Karen, of Hickory, N.C.; three grandchildren, Shawn Cozad and wife, Peggy, of Hermitage, Dana Peissel and husband, Alexis, of Hickory, N.C., and Dawn Tretsche and husband, Robert, of Atlanta, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan Cozad, Abbey Cozad and Julien Peissel. She also is survived by three brothers, Harry Cooper of Sharpsville, Kenneth Cooper of Greenville and Larry Cooper of Chicago, Ill.; and two sisters, Mary Jane Vargo and Myrna Snyder, both of Greenville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Ralph, Clifford and Harold Cooper; and two sisters, Leah Blondheim and Vivian Leasure. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor of the Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Jewell I. Daly, 76, of 2112 Cooperstown Road, Oakland Township, Venango County, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a brief illness. Born July 18, 1930, in Baxter, Tenn., she was the daughter of Jesse Monroe and Carrie Jared Mahan. Mrs. Daly was employed for many years as a waitress at both Sam's Restaurant and the Central Avenue Restaurant, both in Titusville. She was of the Jehovah's Witnesses faith. As her health permitted, Mrs. Daly enjoyed quilting, cooking for her family, gardening and canning. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family whom she dearly loved. She also was an avid reader. Mrs. Daly was married in Titusville March 19, 1950, to Robert L. Daly Sr., who died Nov. 4, 2006. They had been married for 56 years. Surviving are her children, William "Jerry" Rodgers and wife, Pat, of Eugene, Ore., James Michael Rodgers and fiancée, Amy, of Houston, Texas, Robert L. Daly Jr. and companion, Dorothy, of Corry, Deborah Daly and fiancé, Dave Dunkle of Meadville, Darren Eugene Daly and wife, Lisa, and Pamela Carrie Whitman and husband, Ed, all of Franklin; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Ila Reynolds and husband, Pete, and Albert Mahan and wife, Arlene, all of Titusville, Myrtle Rosenberg and husband, Art, of Pleasantville, Alvin Mahan and wife, Elizabeth, Lynn Mahan and wife, Carol, Ruby Wheeler, Reba Haney and husband, Bud, and Betty Hart, all of Tennessee, and Josephine Rodgers of Detroit, Mich.; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Daly was preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruth. Friends will be received from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Private graveside funeral services and interment will be held in the family cemetery in Baxter, Tenn. Lewis C. Dittman Jr. Lewis C. Dittman Jr., 57, of Knox, died early Sunday morning, July 1, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 24, 1949, in Butler, he was the son of Lewis C. Dittman Sr. of St. Petersburg, and the late Phyllis Lucille Teats Dittman. He was a 1967 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley Schools in Foxburg.. At the time of his death, Mr. Dittman was a Salem Township, Clarion County, supervisor and had been employed as a truck driver for more than 35 years. Mr. Dittman served in the United States Army from April 1968 to April 1971 with duty in Vietnam with the 334th Aviation Co. (Aerial Weapons) from March 21, 1969, to March 17, 1970. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Army Commendation Medal for Heroism, Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement and the National Defense Service Medal. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Dittman was a member of Canby Lodge, F. & A.M. No. 520 of St. Petersburg, Oil City Lodge of Perfection and the New Castle Consistory. He was a life member of VFW Post 7073 of Parker and a member of American Legion Post 636 of Foxburg. Surviving are his wife, Carol Mays Dittman; two sons, Brad Dittman and wife, Jen, of Parker and Brian Dittman and fiancée, Tracy, of Centerville; his father and stepmother, Lewis and Ruth Dittman of St. Petersburg; a stepdaughter, Chrissy Donaldson of Florida; sons, Clifford and Quinton Codispot; and eight grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Bonnie Dittman and companion, Barney Koerner, of Butler and Deborah Facciani and companion, Jerry Beers, of St. Petersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Bretton Dittman; and a stepson, Clayton Wike. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street. Parker. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow Tuesday evening in St. Petersburg Cemetery. A veterans service will be held in the funeral home after the funeral, conducted by the American Legion and VFW. Idamae E. Hammer Idamae E. Hammer, 86, of McKinley Health Center, Brookville, formerly of Knox, died Saturday afternoon, June 30, 2007, in the health center. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Phoebe Hanold, 88, formerly of Callensburg and Sligo, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Parker Personal Care Home where she had resided for the past six months. Born Sept 22, 1918, in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of William J. and Mary Catherine Crissman Kerr. She was valedictorian of her graduating class. Mrs. Hanold was a member of the Callensburg Church of God. She was married April 6, 1940, to Leon Hanold, who died May 24, 2004. Surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Rosalie and Tom Jackson of Parker, Victoria and Bill Showers of Knox and Penny and Larry Gourley of Sligo; six grandchildren, Lynette Slagle and husband, James, of Knox, Melissa Custer of Rimersburg, Paula Haines and husband, Ronald, of Sligo Staci Showers of Knox and Misty Gourley and husband, Damien, of Richmond, Va.,, and Thadd Showers of Knox; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew Slagle, Amber Haines, Tanner Custer, Jeanna Showers and Dillon Haines. She also is survived by two sisters, Beulla Baines of Clarion and June Thomas of Brookville; and one bother, Quentin Kerr of Warren, Ohio. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hanold was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tara Showers; five sisters, Olive Barrett, Evelyn Earnest, Mary Downs, Laura Cyphert and Ella Smith Varner; and one brother, Vernon Mike Kerr. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Korona Say, pastor of the Park Hill Church or God in West Freedom, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. Homer J. Hunter, 94, of Eau Claire, died at 7:02 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2007, in the Concordia Care Center in Cabot following an extended illness. Born May 30, 1913, in Eau Claire, he was the son of Harry O. and Edith Anchors Hunter. In his early years, he worked on his father's farm in Eau Claire and also worked for the late J. M. Beatty delivering groceries, driving truck and hauling produce from the produce yards in Pittsburgh to the grocery store in Eau Claire. In 1938, Mr. Hunter established the original Hunter Truck Sales of Eau Claire. In the beginning he was a sub-dealer for Mack trucks and any other brand he could broker for customers. In 1950, he became an authorized International-Harvester truck dealership, later known as International Truck Sales. In 1984, the Peterbilt brand was added to the Hunter menu. With the addition of many family members, Homer's original dealership and service center had grown to 14 locations with several hundred employees, all beginning in the post-depression era in Eau Claire. He and his company were many time winners of the prestigious I-H Triple Diamond Roundtable Award. In his early years, he was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Eau Claire. He later became a member for more than 50 of the North Main Street Church of God in Butler. Mr. Hunter was known for taking many young men, outside of his family, under his guidance and promoting their well-being in the trucking work force and other occupations. He always liked to refer to these young folk as "his boys" and took great pride in watching them succeed in both the work place and as family men. Decades ago, a fire truck salesman stopped in Eau Claire and asked Mr. Hunter for the location of the fire department. When the reply was negative, the salesman suggested a fire company be established. Homer called together the borough council of that day and it was instantly agreed to form what is known today as Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department. He is the last charter member of that fire company. Mr. Hunter was a longtime Eau Claire Borough councilman, a member of the fire department and was a silent charitable supporter of many area activities. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and the sounds of the "big band" era, as well as being a member of the former card club known as the Eau Claire 500 Club. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he is survived by one daughter, Donna Hunter Rankin of Butler; two sons, Harry J. Hunter and wife, JoAnne, and Robert L. Hunter and wife, Gail, all of Butler; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Todd Hunter Rankin of Newburn, N.C., Dr. Lynn Rankin-Esquer of Moraga, Calif., Alison Rankin Albert of Chatham, N.J., David John Hunter of Eau Claire, Jeffrey Hunter, William Hunter and Deborah Hennig, all of Butler, Steven J. Hunter of Atlanta, GA, and Nancy Hunter-Mycka and Susan E. Hunter, both of Butler; 23 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Beatty Hunter in 1968 and his second wife, Erla Robb Stone Hunter in 1997, and a brother, retired USAF Lt. Col. Harry Floyd Hunter. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Main Street. Route 38, Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the North Main Street Church of God in Butler with the Rev. Kenneth Hall, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Eau Claire Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Concordia Care Center, Marwood Road, Cabot, 16023, or to the Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department, Eau Claire, 16030. Theda E. Perry Kenemuth Theda E. Perry Kenemuth, 100, of Fern Road, Cranberry, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

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/556.557.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: J.Heck Smith is in my line also (I think). These Smiths are confusing! 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: vjsmith21 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - I believe these Smiths are frustrating! We have Farmington Twp, Clarion County PA -- Listing as such beginning with my father Charles Byron Smith, my grandfather Stanley Floyd Smith, my great grandfather--Charles Bradford Smith (about 1866), son of Henry Oliver Perry Smith (around 1833) and we think H.O.P. Smith's father was Philip born around 1813 -- any of these familar to you? 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, June 30, 2007: Bessie L. Bestwick, formerly of 167 Coolspring Road, Fairview Township Norma H. Daly, 2687 State Route 8, Titusville Bessie L. Bestwick Bessie L. Bestwick, 88, formerly of 167 Coolspring Road, Fairview Township, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, in Woodland Place after an extended illness. Born Sept. 9, 1918, in Frewsburg, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Wesley L. "Roy" and Mary A. Dickinson Griffin. She attended school in Rouseville. Mrs. Bestwick was a homemaker and enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. She was a member of the Coolspring Presbyterian Church in Mercer, and was a longtime member of the Jackson Grange No. 1506 in Jackson Township. On April 16, 1938, she married Allen W. Bestwick, who preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 2003. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara E. Bestwick of Fredonia; and eight nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Mook. Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, Pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, and assisted by Linda Kellogg, director of ministries of the church. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Fairview Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coolspring Presbyterian Church, 787 Coolspring Church Road, Mercer, 16317 or Woodland Place, 745 Greenville Road, Mercer, 16317. Mrs. Norma H. Daly, 68, of 2687 State Route 8, Titusville, died at 2:52 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Aug. 6, 1938, in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late David and Goldie Shontz Hart. She attended Rockland schools. Mrs. Daly was previously employed as a nurse's aid at the Titusville Area Hospital and most recently as a cook at Emerson Place in Titusville. She loved her pet cats, enjoyed watching NASCAR, and reading. On Sept. 11, 1970, in Plumer, she married Albert R. Daly, who survives. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Daly is survived by one son, Ricky A. Daly of Titusville; one daughter, Lori E. Daly of Titusville; two step-grandchildren, Douglas and Johni; three great grandsons, Luke, Nicholas, Zachary; one brother, LeRoy Hart and wife Marilyn of Franklin; five sisters, Vera Renninger and husband Jack, Audine Faye Warner and husband Edwin, Lois Carson and husband Norman, all of Titusville, Thelma Souders and Sue Shouey both of Oklahoma City, Okla. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Fox and Betty Mae Hart; and three brothers, Walter Hart, David Hart Jr., and Carl Hart. 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. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dominic Pecoraro, pastor of the Titusville Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery.

The Derrick, June 29, 2007: Edla B. Cochran, 614 McDonald Drive, Vowinckel Orlando "Lundy" DiStanisloa, Aliquippa Dr. Robert B. Holmes, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Oil City Howard J. "Herk" Staub, Mount Juliet, Tenn., formerly of Marienville Dorothy I. Weaver, 217 E. Central Ave., Titusville Thaddeus G. "Ted" Zawislak, Oil City Edla B. Cochran Edla B. Cochran, 91, of 614 McDonald Drive, Vowinckel, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in her home. Born Sept. 12, 1915, in Gilfoyle, she was the daughter of John and Maryette Ishman Jamison. Mrs. Cochran was married to Marion Cochran, who preceded her in death July 28, 1990. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Vince (Nina) Wolbert of Vowinckel; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by a son, Bob Grubbs; a daughter, Bonnie Hauger; two sisters, Zelda Maze and Eva Jamison; and one grandchild. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmundson officiating. Interment will be in Roses Cemetery. Orlando DiStanisloa Orlando DiStanisloa, 81, of 1230 Euclid Ave., Aliquippa, husband of the former Regina Joy Staub of Marienville and brother-in-law of Shirley Staub Shrecengost and husband, Donald, of Marienville, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007, after an extended illness. Dr. Robert B. Holmes, 84, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Born Dec. 6, 1922, in Franklin, he was the son of Richard J. and Sarah E. Holmes. Dr. Holmes spent his childhood years in Franklin schools and along the banks of the Allegheny River. As a young man, he became the Pennsylvania state lure casting champion. He graduated in 1940 from Franklin High School and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. During World War II, he served three years with the Army Medical Corps in the South Pacific. He earned a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine in 1948 from the University of Pittsburgh, achieving high honor. In 1952, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, achieving a M.D. degree. Dr. Holmes' postgraduate education included a one-year internship at Shadyside Hospital and a three-year residency at E.S. Magee Hospital, both in Pittsburgh. While at Magee, he was a faculty member for the Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as a teaching fellow in obstetrics/gynecology. While at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Holmes met Martha M. Braun, a nursing student. They married June 12, 1952, and recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. In July 1956, Dr. Holmes opened his practice in Oil City. He was the first specialist in obstetrics and gynecology in the Venango County area, board certified with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the National Medical Honorary Society. He spent 30 rewarding years in private practice and delivered more than 5,000 babies before retiring in 1986. Dr. Holmes was a voracious reader and an avid hunter and fly fisherman who traveled to many countries in pursuit of fish and game. His retirement was spent on his farm in Wallaceville, Pa., and in southwestern Florida. Surviving are his wife, Marty; three sons, Daniel of Los Altos, Calif., Bradley and wife, Peggy, of Cypress, Texas, and Richard of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and three grandchildren, Sarah and Madeline of Cypress, Texas, and Nicholas of Steamboat Springs, Colo. He also is survived by his brother, Richard A. Holmes and wife, Maxine, of Franklin. The family asks that donations be made in Dr. Holmes' memory to UPMC Northwest, 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, 16346, or to a charity of one' s choice. Howard J. Staub Howard J. Herk Staub, 73, of 87 East Hill, Mount Juliet, Tenn., husband of the former Dorothy Payne of Marienville and brother of Shirley Staub Shrecengost and husband, Donald, of Marienville, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, in his home after a long struggle with cancer. Dorothy I. Weaver, 82, of 217 E. Central Ave., Titusville, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital . Born April 15, 1925, in Rouseville, she was a daughter of Ralph B. and Myrtle Irwin Weaver. Miss Weaver was a graduate of Oil City High School and attended college in Iowa for eye care. She had worked at Frank Optical in Oil City and for Dr. Harry Kanhofer in Titusville . Miss Weaver enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, reading and history. Surviving are a brother, John E. "Jack" Weaver and wife, Doris, of Oil City; a nephew, Robert Montgomery and wife, Rhonda, and children, Chelsey and Kyle, all of Titusville, who cared for her, and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Mae Montgomery and Jane Toy. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. Thaddeus G. Ted Zawislak, 79, a lifelong resident of Oil City, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007, in his residence following an extended illness. Born Sept. 12, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of the late George and Anna Wontroba Zawislak. He attended the Assumption and Oil City schools. Mr. Zawislak was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater, serving from Sept. 27, 1945, to Sept. 22, 1949, in China and post war Japan. He was a retired drill press operator from Oil Well Supply Division of U.S. Steel. Mr. Zawislak was a member of St. Stephen Church. He also belonged to the PNA and the Pulaski and Eagles clubs. He had belonged to the PNA men's softball team and enjoyed watching the sport. Mr. Zawislak was married in July 1958 to the former Margaret Smith, who preceded him in death Nov. 17, 1992. Surviving are one son, Dr. Ted G. Zawislak Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Titusville; four grandchildren, Joshua Young and spouse, Ronee, Laurie Young, Lukas Proper and Scarlett Zawislak; and one great-grandchild, Alexandra Young; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Jack, Joe , Mike, Eddie, Tony and Frank Zawislak; and one sister, Sr. Justine Zawislak, O.F.M. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Stephen Church 2nd Century Fund, the VNA Foundation or to the VNA Hospice. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

The Derrick, June 28, 2007: Edla Cochran, Vowinckel Carol Ann Lynam, Little Egypt Road, Seneca Dennis L. McCloskey, Newmansville Ronald P. 'Ron' Pierce, Bethel, formerly of Harrisville George L. Schwab, 636 S. Franklin St., Titusville Gladys Snively Shontz, Shippenville, formerly of Clarion Herbert A. 'Mike" Tarr, 1 Reed St., Oil City Sophie T. Kamienski, mass scheduled Edla Cochran Edla Cochran, 92, of Vowinckel, died Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 2007, in her home following an illness. The Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Carol Ann Lynam, 67, of Little Egypt Road, Seneca, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. Born Sept. 20, 1939, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Jack B. & Dorothy Wurster Oakes. She was a graduate of Oil City High School where she was an outstanding basketball player and was a member of the undefeated Oil City Tartans girls team. Mrs. Lynam worked many years as a draftsman for Pittsburgh Pipe Cleaning Co. and Pan-Tech Engineers in Franklin. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother and friend to many. Mrs. Lynam was married June 27, 1964, in St. Stanislaus Church, Erie, by the Rev. Joseph Resczkowski to Wilbur F. Lynam, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Melissa Lee and Gary Knox of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Lindsay Marie and Matthew James. She also is survived by three sisters, Virginia L. Murray and husband, George, of Oil City, Cinda S. Byers and husband, Robert, of Reno and Linda O. Driscoll of Oil City; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Mrs. Lynam was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Richard Oakes; and a grandson, Stephen Michael. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Funeral services will be held in the Reinsel Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. The Rev. David L. Poulson will preside. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Second Century Fund, the Venango County Humane Society or to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Dennis L. McCloskey Dennis L. McCloskey, 63, of Newmansville, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born May 8, 1944, in St. Michael, he was the son of the late Clem and Elizabeth Peele McCloskey. Mr. McCloskey retired from IA Construction where he was employed as a truck driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a fan of NASCAR. Mr. McCloskey was married in Michigan March 4, 1963, to Pauline Sokolowski, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Kevin McCloskey and wife, Julie, of Shippenville and SFC Thomas McCloskey, stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy, Sparta, Wis., and his wife, Pattie; two daughters, Victoria Shebeck and husband, Tony, of Farrell and Laura Marshall and husband, Butch, of Tionesta; and 13 grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, Robert McCloskey and wife, Carolyn, of Clearwater, Fla., and Clem McCloskey and Larry McCloskey and wife, Debbie, all of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenny McCloskey; and four sisters, Nancy Trexler, Ruth McCarthy, Jean Howell and Dorothy Tomallo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Colin Koch of New Hope, Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in Newmansville (Walters) Cemetery, Washington Township, Clarion County. Ronald P. 'Ron' Pierce Ronald P. "Ron" Pierce, 39, a resident of Bethel for the past five years, formerly of Harrisville, died at his residence of natural causes. Born Sept. 14, 1967, in Grove City, he was the son of Paul E. and Shirley L. Sutton Pierce. He was a 1986 graduate of Moniteau High School and was a graduate of Blairsville Diesel Technical School. Mr. Pierce was employed at Sanger Trucking of Bethel and formerly was employed at Pierce Trucking in Harrisville. He formerly attended West Unity Community Church in Marion Township, Butler County. Mr. Pierce enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving, in addition to his parents in Harrisville, are two brothers an their wives, Craig S. and Cherie Pierce of Harrisville and Jason G. and Julie Pierce of Columbus, Ohio; six nephews and nieces; his paternal grandfather, R. E. "Bunk" Pierce of Harrisville; an uncle, Scott Pierce, of Harrisville; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Delbert and Ethel Sutton; his paternal grandmother, Jacquie Pierce; a stepgrandmother, Mary Florence Sutton; and an uncle, Delbert W. Sutton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the West Unity Community Church with Pastor Boyd D. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Rocky Springs Cemetery, Marion Township. Memorial contributions may be made to West. Unity Community Church, 400 Unity Road, Harrisville, 16038. George L. Schwab, 96, of 636 S. Franklin St., Titusville, died at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in the Crawford County Care Center where he had been a resident for the past several weeks. Born Dec. 22, 1910, in Venus, he was the son of Wesley and Jessie Gross Schwab. At age 7, his family moved to Erie where he attended school until age 13 at which time the family purchased a fruit farm. He and his mother operated the farm for a year after his father's death, then moved back to Erie. Mr. Schwab's first job was a Western Union messenger. Later the rest of the family moved to Detroit, Mich., but he stayed and moved to Rynd Farm where he lived with his grandmother until he moved to Titusville. He had been employed at the Pennsylvania Refining Co. and also was an agent with Prudential Insurance. Mr. Schwab was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He entered the service Dec. 14, 1943, in Erie and served with the 330th Army Air Force Base Unit. He was honorably discharged Dec. 3, 1944, with the rank of private first class. Following his service, Mr. Schwab farmed for several years before operating Schwab's Heating Service for 30 years. He was director of Civil Defense for 28 years; was a member of the Oil Creek Planning Commission; and was a Republican committeeman. Mr. Schwab was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 264 and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Schwab enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He first was married Feb. 9, 1935, to Edith Mae Drake, who preceded him in death in September 1987. He then was married in 1989 to Mary Netzler Schwab of Franklin and she survives in Titusville. Also surviving are three sons, George L. Schwab Jr. of Michigan, James Schwab and his wife, Cynthia, of Bellaire, Kans., and Richard Schwab of North Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, William Schwab; a daughter, Janet Schwab; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Richard Schwab; and three sisters, Ruth Schwab, Dorothy Schwab and Catherine McCauley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Gray, retired minister, and the Rev. Samuel Mabugu, pastor of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery with full military rites. The family suggests memorials be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 15068 State Highway 89, Titusville, 16354, or to a charity of one's choice. Gladys Snively Shontz, 92, formerly of Clarion, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville, where she had been a resident for nearly three years. Born March 26, 1915, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Harry Thurman Snively and Mary Long Snively. She was the seventh child of eight and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She graduated from Southwest Junior High and Greensburg High School in 1933, going on to graduate in 1940 from State Teachers College of Indiana, now Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She served as treasure of Pi Omega Pi, the honorary business education fraternity. During her teaching career from 1943 to 1957, Mrs. Shontz taught at Bell Township and Washington Township High Schools, Westmoreland County, and worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C., during World War II as a Civil Service employee. On June 2, 1952, she was married in the Coraopolis Lutheran Church to Charles Jack Shontz, who survives. In 1957 her husband accepted a teaching position at Clarion College and Mrs. Shontz was hired as a business teacher at the high school where she taught a total of 35 years, retiring in 1977. She enjoyed painting, reading mystery novels, sewing clothes for herself and playing cards. She and her husband traveled extensively around the world, living a year in Burma where her husband was a Fulbright professor. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a sister-in-law, Ruth Snively of Jeannette; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with Ernest Aharrah officiating. Interment will take place in the Clarion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion Free Library or to the Clarion-Forest VNA. Herbert A "Mike" Tarr of 1 Reed St., Oil City, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born May 19, 1924, in Franklin, he was the son of Herbert B. and Isabelle McClelland Tarr. He attended Niles School. Mr. Tarr was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. Before his retirement, Mr. Tarr was employed by Joy Mining Machinery and then for Latshaw Motors where he retired in 1985. Mr. Tarr was a member of the Oil City VFW, Pulaski Club and the Polish National Alliance. He enjoyed helping his son at The Attic Store in Oil City until its closing. He also enjoyed working in his yard and his dog, Sparky. Mr. Tarr was married May 21, 1977, to the former Joan Caldwell, who preceded him in death March 24, 2005. Surviving are a daughter, Michele Tripodi and husband, Anthony, of Pittsburgh; a daughter-in-law, Carol Tarr of Oil City; four grandchildren and their spouses, Stephanie and Larry Rondinelli of Smethport, Craig and Michele Tarr of Erie, Curt and Lisa Tarr of Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and Julie and Steve Conway of Pleasantville; six great-grandchildren, Olivia and Sophia Rondinelli, Samuel, Matthew and Benjamin Tarr and Bradley Tarr; a stepdaughter, Connie Hildreth of Pittsburgh; a stepson, Randy Soborowski and wife, Cheri, of Oil City; one stepgranddaughter and husband, Denice and Joel Snap of Virginia; and two step-great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Emily Snapp. He also is survived by one brother, Robert Tarr and wife, Jean, of Sandy Lake; four sisters, Anna Margaret Warner and husband, Dudley, and Betty Walker, all of Meadville, Joanne Latshaw and husband, Arden, of Cranberry and Patty Hayes of Franklin; two sisters-in-law, Wayona Tarr and Gladys Tarr; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Tarr was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Wilbur Tarr; an infant brother and sister; a son, Michael Tarr; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Hayes and Homer Walker. The Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, will hold private services at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St., Pittsburgh, 15213; Palliative Care UPMC, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, 15213; or to a charity of one's choice. Kamienski mass scheduled A memorial Mass for Sophie T. Kamienski, who died June 1, 2007, will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Assumption B.V.M. Church, Oil City. A reception will follow in the church hall.

The Derrick, June 27, 2007: Carol Ann Lynam, Seneca Sherry Elaine Silvis, Clarion, formerly of Rimersburg and East Brady Robin D. Warner, Muncie, Titusville native Tina Irene Wentling, St. Petersburg Karen E. Wheeler, 136 Wheeler Road, Stoneboro Mary C. Gawrys, getting it right Carol Ann Lynam Carol Ann Lynam, 67, of Seneca, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Sherry Elaine Silvis Sherry Elaine Silvis, 59, formerly of Cherry Run Street, Rimersburg, and East Brady, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 9 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, in the Clarion Dialysis Center. Mrs. Silvis had resided at the Golden Living Center in Clarion for the past year. Born July 28, 1947, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of Mrs. Betty McElroy McClure of East Brady. She was a 1967 graduate of Karns City High School. Mrs. Silvis was a member of the East Brady Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts. Mrs. Silvis was married in Armstrong County Oct. 10, 1986, to Raymond Silvis, who preceded her in death in 2001. Surviving are two sons, Robert McElroy of Westmoreland County and Eric McElroy of Baltimore, Md.; her mother, Mrs. Betty McClure of East Brady; two brothers, Daniel Six of East Brady and Steven Six and wife, Jeanne, of Karns City; three sisters, Cinda Six and husband, Harry Holtz, of Petrolia, Edith Pennington and husband, Robert, of Enola and Rebecca Six and Paul Edmunds of Flanders, N.J.; and a number of nieces and nephews.. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Silvis was preceded in death by one son, Bryan McElroy Feb. 8, 1974; and two brothers, Randall Six in 1998 and Michael Six in 2006. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Pesci, pastor of the East Brady Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mount Chestnut. Robin D. Warner, 37, died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Muncie, Pa. Born Nov. 24, 1969, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Raymond and Barbara Proper Warner. She was raised in Titusville and attended Titusville schools. Miss Warner spent most of her adult life living in Warren. She was a member of the Breedtown Baptist Church. Miss Warner loved animals, being outdoors, taking walks, crocheting and doing crafts. Surviving are her parents of Titusville; two sisters, Renee Ohl and her husband, Steven, of Titusville and Reagan Snow and her husband, Scott, of Cranberry; a half brother, Randy Warner and his wife, Kathy, of Titusville; maternal grandparents, Clair and Betty Proper of Titusville; two nieces, Diana Ohl and Samantha Ohl of Titusville; three nephews, Matthew, Joe and Zac Warner of Titusville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Breedtown Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Reamer of the Oil City Free Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Breedtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breedtown Baptist Church, 2037 Cherrytree Road, Titusville, 16354. Tina Irene Wentling, 43, of St. Petersburg, died Monday evening, June 25, 2007, following a motorcycle accident on Route 208 near Knox. Born Aug. 16, 1963, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Lewis E. Gates and Kathryn Hughes Reges. She owned and operated a hair and nail salon in Monroeville, taught motorcycle safety courses and was a Pennsylvania certified school bus instructor. She was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Surviving are her parents, Lewis E. and Velma Gates of Butler and Kathryn Reges of Eau Claire; her husband, Jeffre R Wentling, whom she married July 16, 2002; three sons, twins Randy and Ryan Neely and Jeremy Lowers, all of St. Petersburg. She also is survived by two brothers, Scott Reges of Eau Claire and William Reges and his wife, Julie, of Emlenton; three sisters, Kelley Carr and her husband, Thomas, of Boyers, Lisa Padilla and her husband, Orlando, of Coppers Cove, Texas, and LeaAnn Stalker and her husband, Rick, of Hilliards; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and one great-nephew. Also surviving are two stepsisters, Cathy Stewart and Beverly Hawk, both of Saxonburg; and one stepbrother, Larry Huffman of Saxonburg. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Joy Cemetery near Wentlings Corners, Clarion County. Karen E. Wheeler, 56, of 136 Wheeler Road, Stoneboro, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in UPMC McKeesport. Born April 11, 1951, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Harold and Shirley Byrd Wygant. Mrs. Wheeler attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Franklin. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, music, bird watching and animals, especially her dog, Gabby. Mrs. Wheeler was married Aug. 14, 1970, to William J. Wheeler, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Randy Lee Wheeler of New Castle and Angela Sue Wheeler of Stoneboro; and two grandchildren, Andy Wheeler and Mark Wheeler, both of West Sunbury. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Woodlee of the Franklin Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Gettingt right - Mary C. Gawrys Mary C. Gawrys, 86, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 1310 Shaffer Run Road, Oil City, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, in the Presbyterian Home. Among her survivors are her son, Edward Gawrys and his wife, Wendy, of Oil City.

The Derrick, June 26, 2007: Nola Fern Boal, 86, formerly of 201 McClelland Ave., Polk Mary Ethel Eberhart, 87, formerly of New Bethlehem Mary C. Gawrys, 86, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home Debra Lynn Secules-Finch, 46, formerly of Franklin Barbara Aileen Stewart, 62, of Conneration Road, P Nola Fern Boal, 86, formerly of 201 McClelland Ave., Polk, died at 5 a.m. Monday June 25, 2007, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Harry Beemiller, 97 Dean Road, Sandy Lake, with whom she had been residing for several months. Born April 28, 1921, in Cokeville, she was the daughter of the Rev. Earl J. and Emma Blanche Tinkey Jennings. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Boal had been employed as a building supervisor at Polk State School and Hospital and at the time of her retirement, she was a program coordinator. She was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin. Mrs. Boal created caricatures from paper mache. She enjoyed her time spent with Jocko, her dog. On Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23, 1939, she married Robert B. Boal Sr., who died July 23, 2001. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Beemiller and husband, Harry, of Sandy Lake; a daughter-in-law, Diana Boal of Polk; four grandchildren, Kimberly Boal of Franklin, Robert B. Boal III and wife, Stacey, of Polk, Britt Adam Beemiller and wife, Kristy, of Adairsville, Ga., and Lt. Col. Jeannette Jones and husband, Shawn, of St. Petersburg, Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Bo Fuller of Polk, Cody and Maleah Beemiller of Adairsville, Ga., and Cheyenne and Dakota Jones of St. Petersburg, Va. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Boal was preceded in death by a son, Deacon Robert B. Boal Jr.; a grandson, Boomer Taylor; a granddaughter, Lisa Beemiller; two sisters, Maybelle Wilson and Gail Mitchell; and a brother, Jay Jennings. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church with Msgr. John J. Herbein, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Old Sandy Cemetery. Her family suggests memorial donations be made to Deacon Robert B. Boal Jr. Steeple Fund, in care of St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323, or to Old Sandy Cemetery Association, in care of Fred Doyle, 114 Elm St., Polk, 16342. Mary Ethel Eberhart, 87, formerly of New Bethlehem, died peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Golden Living, Kinzua Valley, Water Street, Warren, Pa. Born July 4, 1919, in Clarion County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Audrey Wagner Cathcart. Mrs. Eberhart was a longtime resident of Climax and was a member of the Climax Baptist Church. When she resided in South Bethlehem, she became a member of the Springside Baptist Church and most recently, she was a member of the Vision Ministries in Clarendon. She was an avid gardener and reader. Mrs. Eberhart will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. She was married in November 1937 to William T. Eberhart, who died in September 1986. Surviving are her children: William L. Eberhart of Oswego, Ill., Grace George of Fairmount City, Dennis Eberhart of Lowellville, Ohio, Ruth Zullo of Clarendon, Timothy Eberhart of Cumberland, Md., and John Eberhart of Warren; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, John Cathcart of New Bethlehem and Preston Cathcart of Akely; four sisters, Dorothy Boyer of New Bethlehem, Lois Campbell of Massilon, Ohio, Louise Burford of Akely and Alice Leavens of Rimersburg; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Eberhart was preceded in death by siblings, Robert Cathcart, Donald Cathcart, Barbara Cathcart and Merle Wagner. 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 with the Rev. Kenneth Braugham officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Mary C. Gawrys, 86, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 1310 Shaffer Run Road, Oil City, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, in the Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. Born Sept. 8, 1920, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Albert and Catherine Biela Tenza. Mrs. Gawrys was a graduate of Oil City Senior High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and doing crafts. Mrs. Gawrys was a member of St. Joseph Church, Oil City. She was married in the Assumption B.V. M. Church, Oil City, Sept. 10, 1938, to Edward Joseph Gawrys, who preceded her in death Dec. 16, 2002. Surviving are one son, Edward Gawrys of Oil City; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters and their spouses, Lottie and Ted Wujcik of Oil City and Virginia and Max Gollasch of Aurora, Colo.; two brothers and their spouses, Edward and Joan Tenza of Titusville and Raymond and Jean Tenza of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gawrys was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joan. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Reno Volunteer Fire Department or to the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Debra Lynn Secules-Finch, 46, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, June 18, 2007, in her home in Flint, Mich. Born May 7, 1961, she was the daughter of Philip and Mary Jane Secules of Franklin. Ms. Finch attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Venango Christian High School. After high school, she moved to California and later returned to Pennsylvania. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Franklin. Surviving, in addition to her parents of Franklin, are her son, Gibson Finch of Michigan; three brothers, Steve Secules and wife, Angel, of Utica, Bill Secules and wife, Shannon, of Waynesville, Mo., and Mike Secules of Lexington Park, Md.; a sister, Becky Martin of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Finch was preceded in death by her son, James Michael Lee V. Barbara Aileen Stewart, 62, of Conneration Road, Parker, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, in the home of her daughter, Crystal Gifford, of Rimersburg. Born Aug. 27, 1944, in Karns City, she was the only child of Clyde and Alberta Roudebush Switzer. She attended Union High School. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Karns City Church of God of Prophesy. She enjoyed her grandson, Conner, reading, shopping and collecting knickknacks. Mrs. Stewart was married in the Rimersburg United Methodist Church Nov. 18, 1967, to William K. Stewart, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1991. Surviving are two daughters, Raelene Renee Stewart of Rimersburg and friend, James Davis, of Cranberry, Butler County, and Crystal Kay Gifford and husband, William, of Rimersburg; one grandson, Conner William Gifford of Rimersburg; one uncle, William Roudebush of Grove City; and a number of cousins. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her father April 25, 1967, and by her mother May 4, 2004. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Brock Beveridge, pastor of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Roy Tilton, pastor of the Karns City Church of God of Prophesy, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery.

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The Derrick, June 25, 2007: Melvin R. Andrews, 4111/2 Hoffman Ave., Oil City Lauran Izabelle Billotte, Bashline Lane, Sligo Clemence J. "Clem" Boyer, Maple Shade Village, Cranberry Township Mary Ethel Eberhart, New Bethlehem Arlene Francis Lindsay, Pine Hill Church Road, Kennerdell Laura Fern McAninch, New Bethlehem William John Ralston Jr., Hilliards Melvin R. Andrews Melvin R. Andrews, 75, of 4111/2 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 11:30 p.m.. Friday, June 22, 2007, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Lauran Izabelle Billotte,1, of Bashline Lane, Sligo, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2007, in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, of complications of a congenital heart defect. Born May 17, 2006, in Clarion Hospital, she was the only child of Michael P. and Samantha L. Bashline Billotte. Lauran enjoyed music and books and was known by the Children's Hospital staff as "the girl with the curls." Surviving, in addition to her parents of Sligo, are her maternal grandmother, Laura Bashline of Sligo; paternal grandfather, Daniel Rankin of Rimersburg; paternal grandmother, Martha Billotte of Rimersburg; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Dan George of Grace Community Church in Curllsville, officiating. Interment will follow in the Churchville Cemetery in Curllsville. Memorial donations may be made to the Music Therapy Department of Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, 15213. Clemence J. "Clem" Boyer, 87, of Maple Shade Village, Cranberry Township, died at 1:47 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Country Acres Personal Care Home, Titusville. Born Feb. 21, 1920, in Salem, Clarion County, he was the son of Clem and Phoebe Whitling Boyer. Mr. Boyer attended public schools in the Rockland and Cranberry areas. He owned and operated several gas stations, Boyer Trailer Sales, Clemar Crafts, as well as the first ice cream tasty freeze in the area. He also drove school bus for the Cranberry Area School District for 30 years. Mr. Boyer and his wife spent many winter months in Florida where they enjoyed fishing at Lake Marian. They would then entertain friends and family at a fish fry in Maple Shade with the fish that they had caught in Florida. Mr. Boyer had many friends in both Pennsylvania and Florida and will be missed by all who knew him. He was married in Emlenton June 28, 1947, to Marian Ritchey, who preceded him in death Feb. 16, 2007. Surviving are a brother-in-law, John "Jack" Ritchey and wife, Rose Marie, of Emlenton, a sister-in-law, Donnabelle Boyer of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Boyer was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters and their husbands, Ethel and Paul Rumberger, Doris and Emery Lineman and Ada and John Roberts, and a sister, Elsie Boyer; and a brother, Edgar "Bud" Boyer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Hart, pastor of the Seneca Evangelical Congregational Church, officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to Country Acres Personal Care Home, 2017 Meadville Road, Titusville, 16354, or to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Main St., Titusville, 16354. Condolences to the family may be left on-line by visiting www.hilebest.com Mary Ethel Eberhart Mary Ethel Eberhart, 87, of New Bethlehem, died Saturday, June 23, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Warren, Pa. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Arlene Francis Lindsay, 72, of Pine Hill Church Road, Kennerdell, Rockland Township, died at 4:22 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Oct. 7, 1934, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of Clarence and Esta Knolph Dennison. Mrs. Lindsay was a member of the Six Points Church of God of Prophecy and also attended the Fertigs Church of God of Prophecy. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, and spending time with her family and her two dogs. Mrs. Lindsay was married in Ellwood City July 28, 1951, to John E. Lindsay Sr., who preceded her in death Sept. 7, 2005. Surviving are two children, John E. Lindsay Jr. of Kennerdell and Sharon E. Biddle and husband, John, of Kennerdell; five grandchildren, Amy Lindsay of California, Mellisha Pearce of Parker, Lisa Roess of Oil City, John Lindsay III of Kennerdell and Paula Lindsay of Oil City; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Dune Dennison of Beaver Falls; a brother-in-law, Raymond Lindsay and wife, Marge, of East Palestine, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Robinson and husband, George, of Freedom, and Jean Price and husband, Jim, of Enon Valley; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lindsay was preceded in death by two sisters, Lora Jody Dennison Fisher and Thelma Pearl Monza; and five brothers, James, Ed, Roy, Eugene and Glenn Dennison. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Helen Dennison, Mrs. Lindsay's sister-in-law, officiating. Interment will follow in Melat Cemetery, Rockland Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to Renal Care of Oil City, 6945 U.S. 322, Cranberry, 16319. Condolences to the family may be left online by visiting www.hilebest.com Laura Fern McAninch Laura Fern McAninch, 83, of New Bethlehem, died Sunday morning, June 24, 2007, in the Brookville Hospital. Born Oct. 14, 1923, in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of Wallace and Margaret Kammerdiener Caldwell. Mrs. McAninch was a member of the Bread of Life Church in Alcola. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting and reading. Mrs. McAninch was married Jan. 2, 1947, to Ernest Neal McAninch, who preceded her in death in December 1982. Surviving are two sons, Wallace McAninch of Goheenville and Gary McAninch and wife, Nicki, of New Bethlehem; five daughters, Loretta Fackender and husband, George, of New Bethlehem, Donna Martz and husband, Richard, of Ringgold, Zelda Geist of Kittanning, Margaret Bowers and husband, Arnold, of Dora and Linda Bowers and husband, Terry, of New Bethlehem; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McAninch was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth McAninch; a brother, Albert Caldwell; and a sister, Bernice Peters. 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Jeff Hodgson, pastor of the Bread of Life Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Alcola Cemetery. William John Ralston Jr., 61, of Hilliards, died Friday morning, June 22, 2007, in the Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville following an extended illness. Born Oct. 25, 1945, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late William J. and Beverly Crawford Ralston. Mr. Ralston was employed at the Office of Personnel Management in Boyers until his retirement due to illness. He attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Old Anandale. Mr. Ralston enjoyed golfing and bowling and was an avid sports fan. He was married Aug. 15, 1970, to Gwendolyn Ann Heckethorn, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Elliot Tyler Ralston of Hilliards; a brother, James D. Ralston of Dallas, Texas; and his mother-in-law, Gwen Heckethorn of Hilliards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leonard Heckethorn. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the William F. Young Funeral Home, Main Street, West Sunbury. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Warinner officiating. Interment will follow in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for research. Arrangements are being handled by the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox.

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The Derrick, June 23, 2007: Melva Kerstetter Bowie, 125 Wyllis St., Oil City Donald J. Fento, Oil City David L. Lesher, Kittanning, formerly of Pleasantville Andrew Pastilock, Marienville Christian "Chris" J. Rastetter, Shaler Township Ruth Jane "Jennie" Staup, Fourth Street in Utica Florence Wilhelm, Manor at Penn Village, formerly of Clarion Paul K. Anderson, getting it right Mary K. Villar, getting it right Melva Kerstetter Bowie Melva Kerstetter Bowie, of 125 Wyllis St., Oil City, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Winnie Boyle Kerstetter. Mrs. Bowie retired after many years as a registered nurse at the Oil City Hospital. She was a member of St. Stephen Church. Mrs. Bowie's interests included golfing, playing bridge and reading. She was married Nov. 4, 1950, to Paul T. Bowie, who survives. Survivors also include three daughters, Karen Towers and her husband, Freddie, of Linkwood, Md., Paula J. Rivara and her husband, John, of Shanghai, China, and Tampa, Fla., and Barbara R. Montante and her husband, Andrew, of Williamsville N.Y.; five grandchildren, Erin Harley and her husband, Peter, of Norfolk, Va., Allison Underwood and her husband, Tim, of Medford, Ore., W. Randolph Collins Jr. of Charlottesville, N.C., Natalie Rivara of Tampa, Fla., and Paul Montante of Williamsville, N.Y. Also surviving are a brother, Frank Kerstetter and his wife, Phyllis, of Hampton Mass.; a sister, Rose Wachtler and husband, Rudy, of Surprise Ariz.; and a dear friend, Mary Rickman, of Gaithersburg, Md. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen Church. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301. Donald J. Fento Donald J. Fento, 69, of Oil City, brother of Barbara Pleger of Oil City, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007. David L. Lesher, 57, of Kittanning, formerly of Pleasantville, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at Titusville Area Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1949, in New Castle, he was a son of the late William and Esther Simon Lesher. He was previously married to Diane Carter. Mr Lesher was a graduate of the New Wilmington High School and attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W.Va. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Lesher had been employed as a technical and radiation manager for the past 10 years at Appalachian Well Services, formerly Titan Wireline Services, in Elderton. He was an explosive specialist for the oil and gas industry having completed numerous courses for his certification in radiological safety and training. He was well known in the area for his expertise in his field. He was also owner of the former Pennwell Logging in Pleasantville and currently owned and operated Lesher Oil Company in Reno. Mr. Lesher was a member of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Producers Association. He enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing in Canada and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He served on the board at Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council in Edinboro and was groundskeeper of Birdsall Edey Girl Scout Camp at Warren, Pa. He is survived by two children, Lori L. Lesher-Lisk of Oil City and Daniel L. Lesher and his wife, Kaycee, of Franklin; two grandchildren, Amanda L. Lisk and Ethan M. Lesher; a special friend, Rachel Watson of Tidioute; and two sisters, Berea L. Smith and Prescilla L. Vanderhoof. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas L. Lesher. Friends may call from 2 to 7 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 in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Hart officiating. Interment will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery, Wilmington Twp., Lawrence County. The family suggest memorials be made to the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council in Edinboro, Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers Association, the American Heart Association, or to the Association for the Blind. David L. Lesher, 57, of Kittanning, formerly of Pleasantville, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at Titusville Area Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1949, in New Castle, he was a son of the late William and Esther Simon Lesher. He was previously married to Diane Carter. Mr Lesher was a graduate of the New Wilmington High School and attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W.Va. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Lesher had been employed as a technical and radiation manager for the past 10 years at Appalachian Well Services, formerly Titan Wireline Services, in Elderton. He was an explosive specialist for the oil and gas industry having completed numerous courses for his certification in radiological safety and training. He was well known in the area for his expertise in his field. He was also owner of the former Pennwell Logging in Pleasantville and currently owned and operated Lesher Oil Company in Reno. Mr. Lesher was a member of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Producers Association. He enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing in Canada and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He served on the board at Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council in Edinboro and was groundskeeper of Birdsall Edey Girl Scout Camp at Warren, Pa. He is survived by two children, Lori L. Lesher-Lisk of Oil City and Daniel L. Lesher and his wife, Kaycee, of Franklin; two grandchildren, Amanda L. Lisk and Ethan M. Lesher; a special friend, Rachel Watson of Tidioute; and two sisters, Berea L. Smith and Prescilla L. Vanderhoof. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas L. Lesher. Friends may call from 2 to 7 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 in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Hart officiating. Interment will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery, Wilmington Twp., Lawrence County. The family suggest memorials be made to the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council in Edinboro, Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers Association, the American Heart Association, or to the Association for the Blind. Andrew Pastilock, 89, of Marienville, died Thursday evening, June 20, 2007, at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville. Born March 13, 1918, in Sheffield, he was the son of Peter and Mary Bross Pastilock. He was a veteran of World War II in which he served as staff sergeant and tank commander. Mr. Pastilock built and owned the Bucktail Hotel in Marienville. He retired in 1985 after 60 years of service to the Marienville community. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Marienville. Mr. Pastilock married Deloris Jean Regina in Sheffield, and she preceded him in death Feb. 7, 1965. Surviving are four sons and one daughter: Michael Pastilock of Clarion, Patrick Pastilock of Yardley, John Pastilock of Summerville, Ronald Pastilock of Oil City, and Toni Pastilock of Syracuse, N.Y. Also surviving is his companion, Mary Lou Sharrow of Marienville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant son, David Lee Pastilock. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Marienville with the Rev. Gregory Passauer presiding. Interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Christian 'Chris' J. Rastetter Christian "Chris" J. Rastetter, 84, of Shaler Township, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Vincentian Regency Nursing Home in McCand less Township. Born Nov. 11, 1922, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Christian and Elizabeth Frombach Rastetter. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Rastetter was employed for more than 30 years at Graphic Arts Color Corp. as a photoengraver. He was a member of the Millvale VFW and Oil City VFW, and he was a life member of the Pulaski Club and the PNA of Oil City. Although he worked his entire life in Pittsburgh, his true residence was his cottage along the banks of the Allegheny River in Oil City. It was there where for more than 40 years he shared his life with his family and captured the hearts of many fellow "campers." Mr. Rastetter was an avid fisherman and gave new meaning to the word "community" by hosting fish fries, pizza dinners and other parties that were open to anyone and everyone in the valley. The significance of a simple "Yoo-hoo" across the river will be fondly remembered, and hopefully new generations will carry on that tradition. Mr. Rastetter, a.k.a. Rattlesnake, was indeed a true inspiration to all and will surely be missed. Surviving are his children, Ronald of Erie, Tim of Waynesburg, Darryl of Pittsburgh and David of Franklin; and five grandchildren, Tiffany, Tim, Heather, Eric and Dustin Rastetter. Survivors also include two brothers, Frank of Carnegie and Robert of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Eggers, Anna Grazino and Clara Wagner; and Blanche, his "ex-wife' but eternal soulmate. He and Blanche loved each other deeply, and Mr. Rastetter truly showed how much when she passed away. Private arrangements are through the Herbert R. King Jr. Funeral Home of Allison Park. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Trinity Hospice, 2020 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, 15221. Ruth Jane 'Jennie' Staup Ruth Jane "Jennie" Staup, 91, of Fourth Street in Utica, died at 3:12 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2007, after a short illness. Born Aug. 4, 1915, in Raymilton, she was a daughter of Frederick Henry and Sara Alice Davis McKean. She attended elementary school in Raymilton and graduated from Sandy Lake High School in 1933. She then graduated from Slippery Rock State College in 1936 and continued her studies at Edinboro State College. Mrs. Staup began her teaching career in 1937 in the Hodge one-room school (between Perrines Corners and Jackson Center) with 55 students in first through eighth grades. She also taught at Hall Shaft School (between Jackson Center and Sandy Lake) and Utica schools. For 25 years, she and her husband, H. Martin "Marty" Staup, owned and operated Staup's Garage in Utica. They were married Oct. 16, 1937, and he preceded her in death June 25, 1975. Mrs. Staup served as tax collector in Utica for many years and was also active for many years with the Utica Volunteer Fire Company's ladies auxiliary. She was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed family gatherings and cooking for her family and watching baseball, football, golf and NASCAR races. She was very proud to be a lifelong Republican and was a loyal voter. Surviving are three children, Sara Ruth Clark and her husband, Richard, of Utica, Martin S. "Marty" Staup and his wife, Linda, of Oil City, and Marlene J. Montgomery and her husband, Thomas, of Sandy Lake. Survivors also include four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Edith M. Crago of St. Louis, Mo., and Leitha B. McCormick of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; and a brother, Andrew P. McKean of Warren, Ohio. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Martin A. "Marty" Clark; three brothers, Sylvester E. McKean, Harvey F. McKean and Charles E. McKean; and three sisters, Daisy H. McKean, Margaret A. McKean and Paige Moore. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Galen "Joe" MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment and a committal service will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Utica Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 83, Utica, 16362. Florence Wilhelm Florence Wilhelm, 88, formerly of Clarion, died Friday, June 22, 2007, at Manor at Penn Village, where she had been a resident for four years. Born April 2, 1917, in Idaho, she was the youngest of 10 children. Mrs. Wilhelm taught at the Clarion-Limestone and Union school districts. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion. She will be missed by friends and family for her sense of humor and zest for life. She was married to William Wilhelm (a Clarion High School coach), who preceded her in death seven years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Susan McDowell, of Selinsgrove; a son, Chuck Wilhelm, of Albuquerque, N.M.; two grandchildren Kim Smeltz and Jeff Pifer and their spouses, Chuck and Melissa; and four great-grandchildren, Chrissy and Cody Smeltz and Owen and Grant Pifer. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Paul K. Anderson Paul K. Anderson, 86, of 1522 N. Paulette Terrace, Inverness, Fla., formerly of Hendersonville, Worth Township, died at 8:42 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Citrus Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Nov. 7, 1920, in Stoneboro, he was a son of the late Albert B. and Minnie V. Wager Anderson. After retirement, Mr. Anderson and his wife, the former Lois J. Perrine, wintered in Florida and made it their permanent home in 1981. Getting it right - Mary K. Villar Mary K. Villar, 73, of Allegheny Overlook Apartments, Oil City, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, June 20, 2007, upon arrival at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after being stricken earlier while visiting family. Survivors include grandchildren Bill and Nadine Finnefrock, Jessica and Chad McNellie and Matt and Amanda Roy; an aunt, Marian Miller of Rouseville; and a daughter-in-law, Jill Villar of Franklin. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert McGinty and a son, John Villar on Aug. 23, 2004.