The Derrick, June 4, 2005: Bonnie E. Bowser, Knox John A. Ganoe, Westwood Drive, Clarion Elizabeth Sue Ross, Marienville HC 3, formerly of Oil City Kathryn Jane Schritchfield, Lima, Ohio, formerly of Oak Ridge Mary E. "Betty" Shilling, Brookville Bonnie E. Bowser Bonnie E. Bowser, 73, of Knox, died Thursday evening, June 2, 2005, in Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, following a brief illness. Born March 17, 1932, in Bridgeburg, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Pluma Cousins Duncan. She was married June 26, 1953, to Louis D. Bowser, who died June 6, 2000. Mrs. Bowser and her late husband owned and operated the Juli-Ann Tastee-Freeze on Route 38 near Emlenton for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lu-Ann) Carbaugh of Kennerdell and Julie Elaine Bowser of State College; one son and his wife, Neale and Betty Bowser of Bernville; nine grandchildren, Lisa, Melanie, Jessica, Reid, Jason, Tracy, Katie, Russell and Rhonda; and seven great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Irv (Linda) Trout of Tampa, Fla.; and one brother, William "Bill" Duncan of Kittanning. There will be no public visitation. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lawn Haven Memorial Park, Route 422, Worthington. Interment will be in Lawn Haven. Arrangements are in charge of the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home in Parker. John A. Ganoe John A. Ganoe, 74, of Westwood Drive, Clarion, died early Friday evening, June 3, 2005, at his residence. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Elizabeth Sue Ross Elizabeth Sue Ross, 48, of Marienville HC 3, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in the Clarion Hospital. Born June 19, 1956, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Agatha Dillon Gelts of Oil City and the late Walter Lee Gelts Sr. Mrs. Ross attended the Salvation Army in Oil City. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Ross was married to Glenn T. Ross Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Agatha Gelts of Oil City; two sons, Donald Eugene Gelts III and his fiancee, Missy Roberts, and Chad Allen Ross and his fiancee, Tasha Sowers, and one daughter, Jamie Lynn Ross and her fiance, Bob Goodman, all of Oil City; and four grandchildren, Destiny Gelts, Justin Gelts, Dylan Huff Ross and Trenton Huff, all of Oil City. She also is survived by a brother, Walter Lee Gelts Jr. of Oil City; two sisters, Barbara Smathers and husband, Donald, of Oil City, and Wilma Gonzalez and husband, Richard, of Hampton, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her father and a granddaughter, Makayla Huff. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Major James Foley of the Oil City Salvation Army officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. Mary E. 'Betty' Shilling Mary E. "Betty" Shilling, 83, a resident of Jefferson Manor, Brookville, formerly of Hiawatha Street, Brookville, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Jefferson Manor. Born June 3, 1921, in Brookville, she was the daughter of James B. and Helen V. Wilson Carroll. Mrs. Shilling worked for the Brookville Glove Co. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Brookville. Mrs. Shilling was married in Allegheny County, Maryland, June 9, 1943, to Robert H. Shilling, who died Feb. 26, 1982. Surviving are four sons, John R. Shilling Sr. of Grand Forks, N.D., Richard L. Shilling Sr. of New Bethlehem, William H. Shilling of Brookville and Edward J. Shilling of Zellwood, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Benjamin Carroll of Worthington. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shilling was preceded in death by one brother, William Carroll; and one grandson, Jeffrey Shilling. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, Brookville, with the Rev. Joseph Staszewski presiding. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Rose Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Kathryn Jane Schritchfield Kathryn Jane Schritchfield, 83, of Lima, Ohio, formerly of Oak Ridge, died at 12:49 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005, at her residence. Born Jan. 16, 1922, in Oak Ridge, she was the daughter of Robert and Nettie Neese Wensel. Mrs. Schritchfield attended Garden City Christian Union Church in Lima, Ohio. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Trinity Chapter 16. Mrs. Schritchfield was a homemaker. She was married June 14, 1947, to Clifford Odell Schritchfield, who died June 21, 1988. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Randy and Dottie Schritchfield of Lake Mary, Fla., and Barry and Garland Schritchfield of Wapakoneta, Ohio; one daughter and husband, Denise and Keith Newman of Wapakoneta, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Lauren Ward, Zach Newman, Alex Newman, Ben Schritchfield, Katie Schritchfield and Amy Schritchfield. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Mark, Robert, Russ and Reve Wensel; a half brother, Frank Wilmer; and a daughter, Cheryl Schritchfield. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Chiles & Sons-Laman Shawnee Chapel, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, Ohio. Additional calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kate Reitz officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed through www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Sorry Kurt, I misread your statement on the Hagan Family. I was thinking you were saying the siblings were Simeon Hovey Hagan's children................Carole Hovis Jamison __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Somebody has a mixup in the Simeon Hovey Hagan Family. Here's how it goes: Simeon Hovey Hagan - born Feb. 9, 1819 - died Aug.16, 1874 - buried Perryville Cem. - had a farm in Hagantown, Clarion Co., Perry Twp., PA Jane Purvey (wife) Children: (1) Simeon Hovey Hagan Jr. born 1846 - lived in St. Petersburg, PA - wife Clarra E. ? (2) Mary E. Hagan born 1847 married a Matthews buried in Perryville Cem. (3) Elsy J. Hagan born 1849 (4) William F. Hagan born 1851 (5) Oliver C. Hagan born 1853 (6) Jerome E. Hagan born 1856 (7) Peter McGuff Hagan born 1857 died 1932 - buried Perryville Cem. wife - Anna Catherine Irwin (8) Theodore B.C. Hagan born 1859 My son-in-law came through the Peter Mcguff Hagan line. I also have the first names of Simeon Hovey Hagan Jr.'s children - These are all taken from the census. Carole Hovis Jamison --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out!

Just a thank you to Ellis for posting the obituaries from the Derrick. I appreciate your work on this. Marilyn Varrassa > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/

The Derrick, June 3, 2005: Harry I. Geer Jr., 26 Hone Ave. Robert J. Hill, 221 Glenn Drive, Franklin Norma M. Sanders, formerly of Van James Wilbur "Web" Tarr, Polk Kristen Brooke Bondra, getting it right Jay W. Finefrock, getting it right Harry I. Geer Jr. Harry I. Geer Jr., 79, of 26 Hone Ave., Oil City, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. He had been a resident there since March 8. Born June 15, 1925, on Linden Avenue, Oil City, he was the son of the late Harry I. Geer Sr. and Orpha Stahlman Watson Geer Hipwell. He attended Pearl Avenue grade school and was a 1943 graduate of Oil City Senior High School. Mr. Geer was a radio operator in the U. S. Army and later served as a corporal with Company B, 728th MP Battalion during the Korean conflict. He had worked at the Worthington Corp. and retired as a machinist with Joy Manufacturing in Franklin. Mr. Geer enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, swimming and going on picnics with his family. He had been a former member of the VFW and the Pulaski Club. He was married June 13, 1959, in St. Joseph Church to the former Helen R. Riley. She preceded him in death Oct. 16, 2002. Mr. Geer is survived by two daughters, Barbara Duncan and her husband Andrew, and Connie Burns and her husband Robert, all of Oil City; six grandchildren, Michael and Kathryn Duncan and Robin, DeeDee, Dixie and Donald McClintock Jr.; a son-in-law, Donald McClintock of Oil City; a sister, Helen Kubista of the Oil City Presbyterian Home; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Faith Ann McClintock, and a brother, W. Wade Watson. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph Church, presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City 16301. Robert J. Hill Robert J. Hill, 73, of 221 Glenn Drive, Franklin, died at 12:58 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2005, at his residence. Born July 28, 1931, in Zelienople, he was the son of Florence Isabelle Graham and Robert LeRoy Hill. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. From 1952 to 1954 he was with the 25th Infantry Division where he received a Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. Mr. Hill was previously employed by Atlantic Richfield in Port Arthur, Texas. He also managed and operated two service stations in Franklin. He was employed by Koppers, worked in the local auto parts business including RPS, Worldwide Auto Parts and he managed NAPA Auto Parts until the store closing. Following his retirement, Mr. Hill work part-time at KMART and Buyer's Fair. He was also a bus driver for Head Start. He was active in many organizations and was post vice commander, Dist. 2 chief of staff at VFW Post No. 6384 in Nederland, Texas, from 1967 to 1968. He was a member of the American Legion Post 476, Franklin and a life member of VFW Post 1835 in Franklin where he also served as chaplain. Mr. Hill was a member of the East Grove United Methodist Church. He was an avid and expert outdoorsman and guitar player. He was a devoted friend to his pets, especially his dogs Prancer and Lucky. He was married Feb. 19, 1973, to the former Cynthia Brison and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hill is survived by a son, Michael R. Hill of Pittsburgh; three daughters, Susan Dechant and her husband Thomas of Franklin, Rita Stadler and her husband Orville III and Roberta Krenek and her husband Victor, all of Oil City; and four grandchildren, Leah Siemens and her husband Shaun of Alberta, Canada, and Evan, Kyle and Naomi Dechant of Franklin. He is also survived by a niece, Jaqueline Graham Milano of Philadelphia; a nephew, John Graham of Houston, Texas; a brother-in-law, Steve Brison and his wife Heather of Franklin; special nieces, Amanda and Sara Brison of Franklin; and cousins in Texas and Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Louise Busch on June 7, 1970; a son, Donald Jameson Hill; a brother, Jack Graham; a grandson, Levi Dechant; and a nephew, William Graham. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Bower, pastor of the Hasson Heights Presbyterian Church in Oil City officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to Venango County VNA or Veterans Honor Guard, c/o Ronald E. Lintner, 288 Pioneer Road, Franklin. Norma M. Sanders Norma M. Sanders, 72, of Howard, Ohio, formerly of Van, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the Laurels of Mt. Vernon. Among her survivors are her husband, John Sanders of Howard; and a sister, Donna Johns and her husband, William, of Cranberry. James Wilbur "Web" Tarr James Wilbur "Web" Tarr, 74, of 123 Main Street Extension, Polk died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday June 1, 2005, in The Caring Place. Born Feb. 6, 1931, in Franklin, he was the son of Herbert B. and Isabelle McClelland Tarr. Mr. Tarr was a graduate of Franklin High School. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1950-1951. Mr. Tarr was retired from Polk Center where he had been employed as a groundskeeper. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and the Albright Sunday school class of the church. He enjoyed flowers, woodworking, hunting, fishing and camping. On May 25, 1974 he married the former Wynona I. "Lolly" Lane, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James Steven Tarr Sr. and his wife Debbie of Franklin; two stepsons, James R. Kilgore and his wife Pam of Polk and Robert K. Kilgore and his wife Carol of Titusville; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Anna Margaret Warner and her husband Dudley, Betty Walker, all of Meadville, Joan Latshaw and her husband Arden of Cranberry and Patty Hayes of Franklin; two brothers, Mike Tarr of Oil City and Bob Tarr and his wife Jean of Sandy Lake; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tarr was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Floyd; an infant brother, Sammy; a sister-in-law, Joan Tarr; two brothers-in-law, Bill Hayes and Homer Walker; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Peters, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Kirsten Brooke Bondra Friends may call from 6:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City, for Kirsten Brooke Bondra, 25, who died Saturday, May 28, 2005. The calling time precedes a memorial service that will take place at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Getting it right - Jay W. Finefrock Jay W. Finefrock, 84, formerly of Shippenville, who died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Clarion Hospital, was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Miller.

Jerry, I have some Keisters in my Himes/Troutman/Ferringer line. Can you provide info on Lloyd Keister married to Goldie Mae Ferringer? All I have is Lloyd died in 1983 and had two children, Darl and Gary. Thanks, Mary in OH -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Jerry Hetrick" <aaamicro@peoplepc.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 07:43:17 -0500 Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Hagans of Clarion County > H i Kurt > > I have a Hagen in my line, Mary Hagen Married Adam Keister and had > the flock of children. Jerry Hetrick > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <truk58@aol.com> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 5:57 AM > Subject: [CLARION] Re: Hagans of Clarion County > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > > > Classification: Query > > > > Message Board URL: > > > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/651.1 > > > > Message Board Post: > > > > Jane, > > > > Hello, I too, am a descendant of Simon (Simeon) Hovey Hagan, his wife was > > Jane Purvey, and his parents were Andrew Hagan and Margaret Kelly. > > Simon's brothers and sisters included Sarah Sally, William, James, John, > > Elizabeth, George, Peter and Jeanetta. > > > > I do have you and your husband, along with one son listed on my database, > > and you would be my 3rd Cousin twice removed. > > > > I would love to trade information with you on the Hagan family. Please > > email me and I will send you a report on what I have. > > > > Best regards, > > Kurt Albert > > Butler, PA > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > > Lindsley Dunn > > Director-Curator > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ ------- End of Original Message -------

H i Kurt I have a Hagen in my line, Mary Hagen Married Adam Keister and had the flock of children. Jerry Hetrick ----- Original Message ----- From: <truk58@aol.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 5:57 AM Subject: [CLARION] Re: Hagans of Clarion County > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/651.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Jane, > > Hello, I too, am a descendant of Simon (Simeon) Hovey Hagan, his wife was > Jane Purvey, and his parents were Andrew Hagan and Margaret Kelly. > Simon's brothers and sisters included Sarah Sally, William, James, John, > Elizabeth, George, Peter and Jeanetta. > > I do have you and your husband, along with one son listed on my database, > and you would be my 3rd Cousin twice removed. > > I would love to trade information with you on the Hagan family. Please > email me and I will send you a report on what I have. > > Best regards, > Kurt Albert > Butler, PA > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/651.1 Message Board Post: Jane, Hello, I too, am a descendant of Simon (Simeon) Hovey Hagan, his wife was Jane Purvey, and his parents were Andrew Hagan and Margaret Kelly. Simon's brothers and sisters included Sarah Sally, William, James, John, Elizabeth, George, Peter and Jeanetta. I do have you and your husband, along with one son listed on my database, and you would be my 3rd Cousin twice removed. I would love to trade information with you on the Hagan family. Please email me and I will send you a report on what I have. Best regards, Kurt Albert Butler, PA

The Derrick, June 2, 2005: Evelyn C. "Hun" Brown, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin Phyllis Carter, 369 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin Georgetta Rebecca Distefano, Leeper Arlene McEntire Ernst, Anaheim, Calif., formerly of Franklin Larry F. Haskins, 10 Taylor St., Franklin Dora L. "Dode" Haugh, Parker Jack R. Heyison, 601 Cowell Ave., Oil City Joseph Duane Stearns, Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Titusville and Oil City Evelyn C. 'Hun' Brown Evelyn C. "Hun" Brown, 92, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died at 5:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 14, 1913, in Reno, she was the daughter of Samuel C. and Anna Heintzleman Confer. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She was married Dec. 22, 1946, to Frank A. Brown, who died in 1970. Surviving are three stepdaughters, Alice M. Proper of Salem, W.Va., Connie J. Latchaw and husband, Raymond, of Franklin and Betty L. Judy and husband, Bill, of Gray, Tenn.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Donald L. Confer of Franklin; two sisters, Violet Compton of Norfolk, Va., and Anna L. Terrill of Gary, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. There will be no visitation and no services. Interment will be in the Reno Cemetery. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Association for the Blind or to the Venango County VNA Foundation. Phyllis Carter Phyllis Carter, 78, of 369 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 22, 1926, in Bradleytown, she was the daughter of Christen Plummer Cauvel and Blanche Shields Cauvel. Mrs. Carter was retired from County Home. She was a member of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church. Mrs. Carter also was a member of the Franklin VFW Auxiliary, Franklin American Legion and Franklin Moose Auxiliary. She volunteered for a number of years at Venango Manor after her retirement. Mrs. Carter enjoyed fishing at her camp at Sugar Lake. She was married Oct. 5, 1942, to Homer T. Carter, who died in 1996. Surviving are two sons, Bill Carter and Richard Carter and his fiancee, Susan Cox, all of Franklin; a daughter, Sandra Carter and special friend, Ed Lynch, of Union City; six grandchildren, Melanie Salerno, Todd Ford, Cathyjo Carter and Kris Carter Cummings and husband, Tom, all of Franklin, Buffyjo O'Dell and husband, Ronald, of Cooperstown and Billejo Carter of New York, N.Y.; and eight great-grandchildren, Ron O'Dell, Abbie O'Dell and Emily O'Dell, all of Cooperstown, Cole and Stevie Ford, Brittany Cummings, Rhett Jr. Salerno and Cassandra Salerno, all of Franklin. She also is survived by a half brother, Norman Umstead and wife, Betty, of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Cauvel; and four sisters, Alviva Lidsey, Joan Hoover, Helen Worst and Irene Harvey. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Georgetta Rebecca Distefano Georgetta Rebecca Distefano, 55, of Leeper, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at her home after an extended illness. Born June 6, 1949, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George B. Hoffman and Elizabeth Mary Rogers, who now resides in Clarion. Mrs. Distefano was a 1967 graduate of Fremont Ross High School in Fremont, Ohio. She attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, from 1967 to 1971, studying political science. She continued her education at Clarion State College, now Clarion University, from 1972 to 1982, graduating magna cum laude in 1979 with a bachelor of arts degree in history. In 1979 she also received her master's degree in history, followed by her Instructional I Certificate in secondary education in 1982. During her graduate studies in 1983-1984, Mrs. Distefano was chosen as a graduate assistant in the history department at Clarion University and taught for one semester there. From 1982 to 1995, she served as a substitute teacher for five area schools including long term substitute teaching positions at Clarion Area High School and East and West Forest schools. At Forest Area, she also served as volleyball coach. In 1995, she began teaching full-time at North Clarion High School at Tionesta RD where she taught sociology, psychology, American government and western civilization. She also served as the advisor to the National Honor Society, Student Council and the prom/banquet committees. Mrs. Distefano was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, traveling, watching the Steelers and Penguins and spending time with her grandchildren and her cat, Bubba. She was married in Bowling Green, Ohio. Aug. 18. 1969, to Vincent Distefano Sr. of Leeper. He survives, along with her mother. Also surviving are two sons, Vincent C. Distefano Jr. and wife, Laura, of Lancaster and Anthony G. Distefano and his friend, Heather, of Harrisonburg, Va.; and two grandchildren, William and Michael. She also is survived by three half sisters, Margie Hille of Sandusky, Ohio, Judy Schlea of Fremont, Ohio, and Carol Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, David Hoffman of Brick, N.J.; her mother-in-law, Angelina Distefano of Vowinckel; a brother-in-law, Tom Distefano and wife, Nancy, of Clarion; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angela, and her father-in-law, Anthony Distefano. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Church, Crown, with the Rev. Denny Veltri presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be sent to North Clarion High School for a scholarship to be set up in the near future. Arlene McEntire Ernst Arlene McEntire Ernst, 80, of Anaheim, Calif., formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 5, 2005, of cancer. She was born June 6, 1924, to Everett and Esther McEntire of Conneaut Lake. Mrs. Ernst was a 1940 graduate of Meadville High School. On Sept. 1, 1943, she married Charles F. Ernst and also graduated from Edinboro State Teachers College. Her husband preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Ernst taught school in Greenville and in Franklin at 14th Street School and at Sandy Creek Elementary School. She had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. In 1977, Mrs. Ernst and her husband retired to Anaheim, Calif., where she was a member of the Anaheim Senior Citizens Club. She was an avid bridge player. Surviving are a daughter, Linda S. Hager and her husband, Delmar G. Hager,9 of Austin, Texas; and grandchildren, Charlotte of Louisville, Ky., Ruthann, Regina, Daniel and Laela Hager. She also is survived by a brother-in-law, Dick Kennedy of Greenville; a nephew, Jon Kennedy of Charlotte, N.C.; and a niece, Kathy Kennedy of Sheridan, Wyo. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ernst was preceded in death by her sister, Twana Kennedy in 1999, and her granddaughter, Aleesha A. Hager Lundberg in 2003. Friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A memorial service, open to relatives and friends, will follow at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be Monday, June 6, in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherds, 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove, Wis., 53182, a home for adults with mental disabilities. Larry F. Haskins Larry F. Haskins, 56, of 10 Taylor St., Franklin, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Jan. 31, 1949, in Grafton, W.Va., he was the son of Franklin E. and Juanita A. Malone Haskins. He attended high school in Coraopolis. Mr. Haskins served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 1st Marine Division I Corps where he received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was employed for 25 years in the maintenance department at Franklin High School. Mr. Haskins enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He married the former Donna Hoffman in March 1972. Surviving are three sons, Bryan Haskins, Todd Haskins and Shaun Haskins, all of Cooperstown; and a granddaughter, Evangeline Haskins of Cooperstown. He also is survived by his mother, Juanita Haskins of Coraopolis; three brothers, John Haskins and Paul Haskins and wife, Elaine, all of Coraopolis, and Kenneth Haskins and wife, Colleen, of Auburn, Mass.; a sister, Sherry Hornack and husband, Andrew, of Coraopolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Interment will be made at 1 p.m. Friday in the Sewickley Cemetery. Dora L. 'Dode' Haugh Dora L. "Dode" Haugh, 87, of Parker, died Wednesday afternoon, June 1, 2005, in Bear Creek Rest Center, Parker, after an illness. Born March 12, 1918, in Parker, she was the daughter of John and Lillian Foringer Hottel. Mrs. Haugh was a graduate of the former Parker High School and was Protestant by faith. She had been employed for 15 years at the former W.A. Moyer & Sons Level Vial Works in Parker. She then worked for six years in the school cafeterias in Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District. Mrs. Haugh was married to Harry E. Haugh, who died May 27, 2003. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Enie Hottel of Parker; one niece, Patty White of Butler; and three nephews, David White of Pennsylvania, Howard White of Butler and Michael Hottel of California. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Haugh was preceded in death by a sister, Grace White; and three brothers, George, Earl and William Hottel. Friends may all from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. Jack R. Heyison Jack R. Heyison, 91, of 601 Cowell Ave., Oil City, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Aug. 6, 1913, in Oil City, he was the son of Joseph and Ida Fisher Heyison, both immigrants from what is now Kannas Province Lithuania. Mr. Heyison was a lifelong member of the Oil City YMCA where he developed his intense love of athletics, particularly basketball and handball. He continued playing basketball at Oil City High School where he was a star guard on the 1929 and 1930 teams. Winning an athletic scholarship at Penn State, he played basketball and tennis and was elected president of his fraternity, Phi Sigma Delta. After graduating in 1935, he attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School, graduating in 1938 as a member of the Order of Coif. Mr. Heyison returned to Oil City and began his general law practice in 1939, practicing for almost 60 years. He was a member of the Venango County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Association. In the late 1960s he became a member of the Oil City Charter Commission and helped organized the city's current form of government. He also played a leading role in the Oil City Centennial Commission in 1971 and was elected to Oil City Council, serving from 1972 to 1976. Mr. Heyison was a former trustee and lifelong member of the Tree of Life Synagogue, a long serving director of the Oil City YMCA and the Allegheny AAA, a member of the Oil City Elks where he was a past exalted ruler, and a member of Wanango Country Club where he was an avid golfer, complementing his love of tennis and handball. On July 26, 1953, he married the former Florence Recht of Aliquippa and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Joseph Heyison of Stamford, Conn., and Michael Heyison of Wellesley, Mass.; and four grandchildren, Brenda, Alex, Caila and Hilary. In addition to his parents, Mr. Heyison was preceded in death by a brother, Abe Heyison; and two sisters, Rose Landskroner and Sylvia Sokolsky. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home with Adriane Caplowe, spiritual leader at the B'Nai Abraham Synagogue in Butler, officiating. Interment will be in the Jewish Cemetery near Titusville. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to the Tree of Life Synagogue or to the Oil City YMCA. Joseph Duane Searns Joseph Duane Stearns, 42, formerly of Titusville and Oil City, died at his home in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, May 30, 2005, as the result of an accident. Born March 10, 1963, in Titusville, he was the son of Charles Alfred and Sarah Louise Robishaw Stearns. Mr. Stearns was a tanker truck driver. He was a member of the New Life Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Stearns collected die cast tractor trailers and steins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. On Jan. 27, 1981, he married the former Martha Jean Sanford. They moved from Oil City to Charlotte in March 2002. Also surviving are a son, Joseph Duane Stearns Jr. of Oil City; two daughters, Nancy Rose Elaine Hayden of Oil City and Lisa Marie Stearns of Charlotte, N.C.; and a grandson, Jacob James Hayden. He also is survived by his mother of Cherrytree; two brothers, Douglas Stearns of Spanaway, Wash., and Daniel "Pete" Stearns of Oil City; and two sisters, Charlene Armstrong and Joyce Berlin, both of Pleasantville. Mr. Stearns was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Cheryl Stearns. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Barker, pastor of the New Life Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.

Vicki, Thank you so very much for your sending me Aunt Evelyn's obit. I completely missed it when she died. The Ralph H. Kent listed in the obit is my Grandfather and Harry A Kent my GGrandfather. Thanks again for the connection. Does anyone else have anything on this family? Will gladly swap info. Herb Kent > [Original Message] > From: Vickie Young <vickieyoung@charter.net> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 6/1/2005 8:12:46 PM > Subject: [CLARION] EVELYN SARAH SHREVE > > EVELYN SARAH SHREVE > > Evelyn Sarah Shreve, 86, of 115 E. Sixth St., died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, > April 14, 2000, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. > > Born April 9, 1914, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. > and Sadie M. Hunt Kent. > > Mrs. Shreve was a 1932 graduate of Oil City High School. > > She had worked in the office of Printz men's clothing store. > > Mrs. Shreve was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. For > many years she was a primary Sunday School teacher and served as financial > secretary. > > She was president of the women's society for one year and served on the > board of the church for several terms. > > She was a past matron of Holly Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and a current > member of Morris Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the > White Shrine and of the Wimodausis Club in New Castle. > > On Nov. 27, 1937, she married Edward A. Shreve, who survives. > > Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Elaine Marie Shreve Howard > and Edward H. Howard of Oil City; a grandson, Kent Howard and his wife, > Julie, of Cranberry Township, Butler County; and a great-grandson, Nicholas > Howard of Cranberry Township, Butler County. > > In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lon > A. Kent, Ralph H. Kent and James R. Kent; and a sister, Bertha Madjor. > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral > Home. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity United Methodist > Church with the Rev. Ted G. Cole, pastor, officiating. > > Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. > > The family suggests memorials be made to Order of Eastern Star or Trinity > United Methodist Church. > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/

EVELYN SARAH SHREVE Evelyn Sarah Shreve, 86, of 115 E. Sixth St., died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born April 9, 1914, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Sadie M. Hunt Kent. Mrs. Shreve was a 1932 graduate of Oil City High School. She had worked in the office of Printz men's clothing store. Mrs. Shreve was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. For many years she was a primary Sunday School teacher and served as financial secretary. She was president of the women's society for one year and served on the board of the church for several terms. She was a past matron of Holly Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and a current member of Morris Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the White Shrine and of the Wimodausis Club in New Castle. On Nov. 27, 1937, she married Edward A. Shreve, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Elaine Marie Shreve Howard and Edward H. Howard of Oil City; a grandson, Kent Howard and his wife, Julie, of Cranberry Township, Butler County; and a great-grandson, Nicholas Howard of Cranberry Township, Butler County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lon A. Kent, Ralph H. Kent and James R. Kent; and a sister, Bertha Madjor. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ted G. Cole, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Order of Eastern Star or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Ellis, By any chance do you still have the obit for Evelyn Sarah Kent Shreve still in your file. She was from Oil City wife of Edward. Died April 14, 2000.Thanks for effort Herb Kent > [Original Message] > From: Ellis Weller <eweller@csonline.net> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 6/1/2005 10:24:57 AM > Subject: [CLARION] Obituaries, The Derrick, June 1, 2005: > > The Derrick, June 1, 2005: > > L. Diane Burke, Emlenton > Jay W. Finefrock, formerly of Shippenville > Jane J. McAninch, 411 Liberty St., Franklin > Sandra Jane Barr Ventura, Houston, Texas, formerly of Rimersburg > Laura A. Cramer, gettiing it right > > L. Diane Burke > L. Diane Burke, 63, of Scrubgrass Township, Emlenton, died Tuesday > afternoon, May 31, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an > illness. > Born Jan. 11, 1942, in Kane, she was the daughter of June M. Rossman > Best Stewart of Knox and the late Harvey L. Best. > She was a 1960 graduate of Keystone Area High School, Knox. > Mrs. Burke was employed for a number of years at Rhea Wholesale > Corp., later SORCE, near Clarion. She later became employed by Hickman > Lumber Co. of Lisbon and Emlenton where she held the position of > office manager at the time of her death. > In addition to her full-time occupation, she handled the bookkeeping > for several businesses in the local area. > Mrs. Burke was a longtime member of East Unity Presbyterian Church in > Cherry Valley Borough where she served as secretary-treasurer and > clerk of session. A devoted Christian worker, she prepared the church > bulletin for many years. Reading and studying the Bible was a passion > for Mrs. Burke. > She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Emlenton for many > years. > Mrs. Burke was extremely devoted to her family and was fascinated > with the planting and maintaining beautiful floral gardens at the > family residence as well as the care of the grounds surrounding her > home. > She was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed playing the piano in > the privacy of her home, especially playing and singing hymns. > Mrs. Burke was a member of the Foxburg Country Club and was a member > of the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf League at the club. > She was married in St. Mark Church in Monroe, Clarion County, April > 22, 1960, to Paul E. Burke, who survives. > Also surviving are her mother of Knox; two sons, John P. Burke and > wife, Stacy, of Pleasantville and Jeffrey L. Burke and fiancee, Dina > Kephart, of Austin, Texas; and four grandchildren, Sarah, Annah, Noah > and Avah Burke, all of Pleasantville. > She also is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Best and wife, Melanie, > and Ronald Best and wife, Rosie, all of Knox; one sister, Dolores > Ritts and husband, Roger, of Knox; and a number of nieces and nephews. > In addition to her father, Mrs. Burke was preceded in death by her > stepfather, "Russ" Stewart, formerly of the Knox area. > Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 9 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 East Unity > Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley Borough. > Interment will be in the East Unity Church Cemetery. > > Jay W. Finefrock > Jay W. Finefrock, 84, formerly of Shippenville, died Tuesday, May 31, > 2005, in Clarion Hospital. > Born May 10, 1921, he was the son of Frank W. and Ada May Stopp > Finefrock. > Mr. Finefrock farmed for many years and retired from Owens-Illinois > in Clarion. > After his retirement and the sale of the family farm, he turned to > vegetable, fruit and flower gardening and could be found in his yard > tending to his plants from early spring to fall. > Mr. Finefrock was a member of Manor United Methodist Church and also > was an active member of Murphy Grange. > He was married April 24, 1943, to Alma Marjorie Finefrock, who > preceded him in death. > Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Nancy and Butch Campbell of > Clarion; five grandchildren, Bradley Knight and wife, Julie, of Knox, > Scott Knight and wife, Cindy and Patrick Knight and wife, Beverley, > all of Orlando, Fla., Kyle Campbell of Monroeville and Kari Campbell > of Clarion; and two great-grandchildren, Anna and Bradley. > He also is survived by one brother, Robert Finnefrock of Clarion; and > two sisters, Hazel Pavlick of Sharon and Doris Carunga of Clarion. > In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Finefrock was preceded in > death by a daughter, Sheila Finefrock; a brother, Edwin Finefrock; and > a sister, Betty Rhodes. > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert > V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. > Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Manor > United Methodist Church. > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with > the Rev. Jerry Belloit, pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by > the Rev. Kirk Orr of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion. > Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. > In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the > Manor United Methodist Church or to the Clarion-Forest VNA. > > Jane J. McAninch > Jane J. McAninch, 76, of 411 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 3:15 p.m. > Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. > Born Feb. 12, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of George E. > and Ethelee Ross Jolley. > Mrs. McAninch worked since 1975 for the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral > Home Inc. and also worked for other Franklin families doing > housekeeping. > She was associated with B.P.O. Elks No. 110 of Franklin where she > played duckpin bowling. She also enjoyed bingo. > Mrs. McAninch was married Aug. 20, 1948, to Clarence H. "Mac" > McAninch, who died Aug. 26, 1988. > Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Rhonda) Steigerwald Sr. > of Mercer, Mrs. Andy (Amy) Richey of Franklin and Mrs. Kenneth (Jamey) > Botts of Stoneboro; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Steigerwald Jr. and > wife, Wendy, Zachary Richey and Mackenzie Richey, all of Franklin, > Joseph Steigerwald of Grove City, Jennifer Steigerwald of Mercer and > Katie Botts and Erin Botts, both of Stoneboro; and two > great-grandchildren, Katelyn Steigerwald and Emily Steigerwald, both > of Franklin. > She also is survived by a brother, R.C. Jolley and wife, Ann, of > Alantic; and two sisters, Ms. Sue Lee and Ms. Jean Blandin, both of > Franklin. > In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McAninch was preceded in > death by a brother, Larry Jolley. > 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. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. > Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. > Memorials may be made to the Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, > Franklin, 16323. > > Sandra Jane Barr Ventura > Sandra Jane Barr Ventura, 48, of Houston, Texas, formerly of > Rimersburg, died April 3 in Houston. > A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the New > Athens Church of God of Prophecy, Rimersburg. > > Getting it right > Laura A. Cramer - Laura A. Cramer, 90, formerly o 1117 Buffalo St., > Franklin, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005, in The Caring Place, > Franklin. A sister, Patricia Laing, preceded her in death. > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > List suggestions or problems?? > Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com>

You are welcome -----Original Message----- From: Pfarnert@aol.com [mailto:Pfarnert@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 6:38 PM To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CLARION] Thank You! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded with information about Alcola Trinity Cemetery. It was very helpful, and I appreciate your effort! Tara ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== List suggestions or problems?? Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com>

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The Derrick, June 1, 2005: L. Diane Burke, Emlenton Jay W. Finefrock, formerly of Shippenville Jane J. McAninch, 411 Liberty St., Franklin Sandra Jane Barr Ventura, Houston, Texas, formerly of Rimersburg Laura A. Cramer, gettiing it right L. Diane Burke L. Diane Burke, 63, of Scrubgrass Township, Emlenton, died Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an illness. Born Jan. 11, 1942, in Kane, she was the daughter of June M. Rossman Best Stewart of Knox and the late Harvey L. Best. She was a 1960 graduate of Keystone Area High School, Knox. Mrs. Burke was employed for a number of years at Rhea Wholesale Corp., later SORCE, near Clarion. She later became employed by Hickman Lumber Co. of Lisbon and Emlenton where she held the position of office manager at the time of her death. In addition to her full-time occupation, she handled the bookkeeping for several businesses in the local area. Mrs. Burke was a longtime member of East Unity Presbyterian Church in Cherry Valley Borough where she served as secretary-treasurer and clerk of session. A devoted Christian worker, she prepared the church bulletin for many years. Reading and studying the Bible was a passion for Mrs. Burke. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Emlenton for many years. Mrs. Burke was extremely devoted to her family and was fascinated with the planting and maintaining beautiful floral gardens at the family residence as well as the care of the grounds surrounding her home. She was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed playing the piano in the privacy of her home, especially playing and singing hymns. Mrs. Burke was a member of the Foxburg Country Club and was a member of the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf League at the club. She was married in St. Mark Church in Monroe, Clarion County, April 22, 1960, to Paul E. Burke, who survives. Also surviving are her mother of Knox; two sons, John P. Burke and wife, Stacy, of Pleasantville and Jeffrey L. Burke and fiancee, Dina Kephart, of Austin, Texas; and four grandchildren, Sarah, Annah, Noah and Avah Burke, all of Pleasantville. She also is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Best and wife, Melanie, and Ronald Best and wife, Rosie, all of Knox; one sister, Dolores Ritts and husband, Roger, of Knox; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Mrs. Burke was preceded in death by her stepfather, "Russ" Stewart, formerly of the Knox area. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 9 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 East Unity Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley Borough. Interment will be in the East Unity Church Cemetery. Jay W. Finefrock Jay W. Finefrock, 84, formerly of Shippenville, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born May 10, 1921, he was the son of Frank W. and Ada May Stopp Finefrock. Mr. Finefrock farmed for many years and retired from Owens-Illinois in Clarion. After his retirement and the sale of the family farm, he turned to vegetable, fruit and flower gardening and could be found in his yard tending to his plants from early spring to fall. Mr. Finefrock was a member of Manor United Methodist Church and also was an active member of Murphy Grange. He was married April 24, 1943, to Alma Marjorie Finefrock, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Nancy and Butch Campbell of Clarion; five grandchildren, Bradley Knight and wife, Julie, of Knox, Scott Knight and wife, Cindy and Patrick Knight and wife, Beverley, all of Orlando, Fla., Kyle Campbell of Monroeville and Kari Campbell of Clarion; and two great-grandchildren, Anna and Bradley. He also is survived by one brother, Robert Finnefrock of Clarion; and two sisters, Hazel Pavlick of Sharon and Doris Carunga of Clarion. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Finefrock was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Finefrock; a brother, Edwin Finefrock; and a sister, Betty Rhodes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Manor United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Jerry Belloit, pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Kirk Orr of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Manor United Methodist Church or to the Clarion-Forest VNA. Jane J. McAninch Jane J. McAninch, 76, of 411 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Feb. 12, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of George E. and Ethelee Ross Jolley. Mrs. McAninch worked since 1975 for the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. and also worked for other Franklin families doing housekeeping. She was associated with B.P.O. Elks No. 110 of Franklin where she played duckpin bowling. She also enjoyed bingo. Mrs. McAninch was married Aug. 20, 1948, to Clarence H. "Mac" McAninch, who died Aug. 26, 1988. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Rhonda) Steigerwald Sr. of Mercer, Mrs. Andy (Amy) Richey of Franklin and Mrs. Kenneth (Jamey) Botts of Stoneboro; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Steigerwald Jr. and wife, Wendy, Zachary Richey and Mackenzie Richey, all of Franklin, Joseph Steigerwald of Grove City, Jennifer Steigerwald of Mercer and Katie Botts and Erin Botts, both of Stoneboro; and two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Steigerwald and Emily Steigerwald, both of Franklin. She also is survived by a brother, R.C. Jolley and wife, Ann, of Alantic; and two sisters, Ms. Sue Lee and Ms. Jean Blandin, both of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McAninch was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Jolley. 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. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Sandra Jane Barr Ventura Sandra Jane Barr Ventura, 48, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Rimersburg, died April 3 in Houston. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy, Rimersburg. Getting it right Laura A. Cramer - Laura A. Cramer, 90, formerly o 1117 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. A sister, Patricia Laing, preceded her in death.