The Derrick, May 25, 2005: Getting it right Mary Kulinski Szalewicz - Mary Kulinski Szalewicz, 86, of Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 6:06 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Among those preceding her in death was a sister, Valeria Reinke. Memorials may be made to Family House, 233 McKee Place, Pittsbrgh, 152133. The Derrick, May 26, 2005: Martha A. McMurdy Martha A. McMurdy, 79, of Oil City, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at her residence. Born April 20, 1926, in Eau Claire, Butler County, she was the daughter of Howard and Gladys Rihel. Mrs. McMurdy attended the Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City. She was a homemaker and loved to spend time with her family and friends. Mrs. McMurdy enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, tending to her plants and flowers, embroidery, and volunteering in various capacities at the church. She was married in Butler Jan. 3, 1946, to Eugene McMurdy, who preceded her in death in 1976. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanie Umstead of Seneca and Gladys Sweeney and husband, Robert, of Seneca; two sons, Joseph McMurdy and wife, June, of Seneca, and Alan McMurdy and wife, Gayle, also of Seneca; 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Lawrence Rihel and wife, Vi, of Butler; a special friend, Mary Rybak of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Chuck Umstead, in 2000; her daughter, Sandra Emanuele in 2002; her son, Thomas F. McMurdy in 2004; and seven brothers. Friends may call 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 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Emigh, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1299 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Thomas and Alice Sweeney; James and Catherine Allen and Margaret Howard; all who lived in the vicinity of Knox-Licking Township-Sligo area. Also mentioned Alum Rock and Piney Township

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/708.713.1.3.1.1.1 Message Board Post: No, it is the John P. Phillips son of Joseph From Phillipston. Joseph is from Armstrong Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/708.713.1.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Would this be the John P. Philips that was a son of Samuel Philips?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/708.713.1.3.1 Message Board Post: jan, Here I am 3 years later if you are still at this address. I just now came across your e-mail on the listing.My new addy is hkent2@earthlink.net. Yes I too am related to W.Horton Phillips. Full name William Horton Phillips son of Thomas and Grandson of John P. Phillips."Hort" as he is known by is the father of my GreatGrandMother Ada Phillips Kent. She married Harry Alpine Kent and died in 1906 here in Pittsburgh, and is buried in the cem. in Phillipston, Pa.I may have connected with you earlier but can't remember for sure.There is also a cousin named Joe Bellottie in Mich. that is tracing the family also. His GGmother also married a Kerr.If you are still out there drop me a line at my new address as I have alot of info and so does Joe.

The Derrick, May 24, 2005: George L. Case, Youngstown, Ohio, Franklin native Betty Lou Ramandanes, Gilroy, Calif., formerly of Clarion Gertrude Louise Reinsel, 713 Buffalo St., Franklin, formerly of Seneca Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz, Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Kenneth A. Zerres, 42804 W. Central Ave., Titusville Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, getting it right George L. Case George L. Case, 60, of 2305 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, Ohio, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, at his residence. Born Oct. 1, 1944, in Franklin, he was the son of James F. and Pauline E. DeLong Case. He attended Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., earned a bachelor of arts degree from Clarion University and his master's in education from Edinboro University. Mr. Case was a retired educator for Kirtland High School, Kirtland, Ohio. He coached baseball and football. Mr. Case was a financial adviser for World Marketing Inc. He attended Nicklin Methodist Church. Mr. Case enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, painting, woodworking, reading and philosophizing. He was married June 12, 1991, to Madine Stachiw, who survives. Also surviving are his father, James F. Case; three sons, George Ashley Case of Youngstown, Ohio, Garth Jacob Case and wife, Denise, of Bradenton, Fla., and Andrew Patrick Case of Painesville, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Suzette Stachiw of Youngstown, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Markus Alexander Case and Jenna Lynn Case, both of Bradenton, Fla. He also is survived by three brothers, Clyde E. Case and wife, Peggy, of Mosely, Va., James Case and wife, Kay, of Franklin, and David H. Case of Columbia, S.C.; an aunt, Shirley Ritchey and husband, Lloyd, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Case was preceded in death by his mother; and his former wife, Betty Lou Schlicker Case. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Divine Word, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown, Ohio, 44510; Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio, 44512; or the George Case Memorial Scholarship Fund which will be established. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Betty Lou Ramandanes Betty Lou Ramandanes of Gilroy, Calif., formerly of Clarion, died Friday, May 20, 2005. She was born in Chester, Mo., the daughter of Banks Burns and Alice DeYoung Burns, and spent most of her childhood in Clarion. Her father was formerly of Clarion. Mrs. Ramandanes was a graduate of Clarion High School and Erie Commercial College. She was a secretary at Pennsylvania Electric Co. where she met her husband, George. They were married May 31, 1952, and would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this year. Mrs. Ramandanes and her husband relocated to California 39 years ago to raise their son, Douglas Ramandanes and his wife, Angie, of Gilroy, Calif., and daughter, Carol, of Southern California. In addition to her husband and two children, she is survived by six grandchildren, Georgina, Olivia, Jennifer, Steven, Andrew and Natalie; and four great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy, Calif. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Gertrude Louise Reinsel Gertrude Louise Reinsel, 82, of 713 Buffalo St., Franklin, formerly of Seneca, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born Sept. 16, 1922, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Raymond L. and Lela B. Taylor Huey. She attended the Franklin area schools. Mrs. Reinsel was a member of St. John Episcopal Church in Franklin. She was a homemaker and an avid bridge player and took up golf at age 72. She enjoyed painting with oils, liked needle work and was a gifted seamstress and made all her daughters wedding dresses. Mrs. Reinsel was a member of the Belles Lettres Club of Oil City. She was married June 24, 1950, to John W. "Jack" Reinsel, who died Aug. 15, 1990. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John M. (Connie) Smith Jr. Of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Dick (Jacquelyn) Gaddess of Rocky Grove and Mrs. Jill Seyler of Franklin; and four grandchildren, David E. Smith of Augusta, Ga., David and Emily Gaddess of Rocky Grove and Brienne Krepp of Killeen, Texas. She also is survived by one brother, John Huey of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Reinsel was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Gaddess; one sister, Margaret Baum; one brother, Donald Huey; and her son-in-law, Steve Seyler. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin, with the Rev. Sean Rowe, rector, presiding. Interment will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John Episcopal Church or to the Venango County Humane Society. Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz, 86, of Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 6:06 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 4, 1918, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Stanley Jacob and Hedwig Paciorkiewicz Kulinski. She attended the Assumption Grade School and was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School. She attended Welch's Business College. Mrs. Szalewicz was a lifetime member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Oil City, and the Rosary Society and the Golden Agers. She also was a member of the St. Stephen Monday Afternoon Club and the Prime Timers of St. Joseph Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, reading, solving word and crossword puzzles and computer games. Mrs. Szalewicz was married in the Assumption Church Nov. 8, 1942, to Stephen S. Szalewicz, who died Nov. 18, 1989. Surviving are one daughter, Marge Salewic of Oil City; six sons, Steve Szalewicz and wife, Meg, of Sharon, Conn., Ted Szalewicz of Saegertown, George Szalewicz of Mechanicsburg, Ray Szalewicz and special friend, Jane Hayes, of Titusville, Stanley Szalewicz of Plainsboro, N.J., and John Szalewicz of Greensburg; eight grandchildren, Stephen and Danielle, Ben and Kelly, Jon Szalewicz, Amy and Blair Lawrence, Carla Szalewicz, Michael Szalewicz, Amanda and Kevin Dixon, and Emily and Todd McGinnis; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Leon Kulinski Sr. of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Szalewicz was preceded in death by three sisters, Valerie Peinke, Helen Walentowski and Charlotte Kulinski; and four brothers, Frank Kulinski, Max Kulinski, Joe Kulinski and Ed Kulinski. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Assumption Church. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. John Neff presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family House McKee, 233 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, 15213. Kenneth A. Zerres Kenneth A. Zerres, 78, of 42804 W. Central Ave., Titusville, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Country Acres Personal Care Home where he had been a resident for the past month. Born July 19, 1926, in Titusville, he was the son of George and Rachel Kightlinger Zerres. Mr. Zerres attended Titusville area schools. He received an honorary Purple Heart and discharge from the Navy. Mr. Zerres previously was employed as a machinist for 17 years at Snap Tite in Union City until his retirement in 1986. Prior to that he worked for Struthers Wells until the closing of the plant. He was a member of Titusville Lodge No. 754, F. & A.M., and the Zem Zem Shriners in Erie. Mr. Zerres was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed getting together with his family. He also loved all his children's animals. He was an electronic enthusiast and enjoyed working on TVs. He also spent time putting together 3-D puzzles. Mr. Zerres was married in Diamond May 10, 1956, to Genevieve Stover, who is a resident of Country Acres Personal Care Home. Surviving are seven children: Charles D. Parke and wife, Cathy, of Franklin, Jeanne Parke of Erie, Patrica Ann Parke of Erie, Barbara A. Kreighbaum of Akron, Ohio, Linda Kerr and husband, Allen, of Titusville, Donna Wellman and husband, Fred, of Centerville and Roberta Edelmann and husband, Jeff, of Franklin; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, George Zerres Jr. and wife, Marian, of Franklin; and one sister, Martha Cunningham and husband, John, of Erie. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Louisa May Bodamer; and two sisters, Arlene Harper and Maxine Ruth Rearigh. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Nelson, pastor of the Pleasantville Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Riceville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, or to the Pleasantville Community Church, 343 W. State St., Pleasantville, 16341. Getting it right Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw: Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, 73, of Southern Avenue, Strattanville, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at her home. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Chester (Lorraine) Best, Mrs. Harry (Mary Jane) Buzzard, Mrs. Dennis (DeRose) Minich and Mrs. Clair (Bernice) Kimes; and three brothers, Byrd "Bud" Sherman, Daniel A. Sherman and an infant, Russell E. Sherman.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Immigration Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1296.1.1 Message Board Post: Leonette, Thank you for your information about John. That is not the one imm looking for,I know of him from Belfast. My uncle was born May 1871,County Down,N,Ireland. If you happen to come across any information or passenger lists of John or his sister Mary called Annie,in the 1890,to 1900,it would be most welcome. Many thanks. Jim Mc Iveen PS. If i can help you with a search here,let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Berry, Hamilton, Edington, Eichelbarger,McClain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/10.127.125 Message Board Post: Do you happen to have anything on a Barnabas McClain (b. 1787)& his wife Mary (unknown)(b. 1793) of Pennsylvania? Their daughter, Margaret married my gggm's father, Jacob Eichelbarger in Licking Co., OH; they are buried together in the Grove Cemetery in Licking twp., Licking Co.,OH.

The Derrick, May 23, 2005: Mary Jo Barscz, 16 Lower Selden Ave., Oil City Marie L. Holtz, formerly of 68 Rockwood Ave., Oil City Gerald A. "Jerry" Kephart Jr., Strattanville Patricia B. "Pat" Morrison, 3855 State Route 257 Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, Strattanville Donald J. Sheffer, Sandusky, Ohio Mary Jo Barscz Mary Jo Barscz, 80, of 16 Lower Selden Ave., Oil City, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Frank and Josephine Skiba Barscz. Miss Barscz was a graduate of Oil City High School. She was employed at Foster Forbes Glass until her retirement in 1984. Miss Barscz was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and the Rosary Society of the church. She also belonged to the PNA. Surviving are a sister, Ann Barscz of Oil City; two brothers, Stephen Barscz of California and Adam Barscz of Erie; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, including her great-niece and great-nephew, Elizabeth Woloszyn and Christopher Woloszyn. In addition to her parents, Miss Barscz was preceded in death by five brothers, Stanley Barscz, Joseph Barscz, John Barscz, Walter Barscz and Casmire Barscz; and a sister, Agnes Turk. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marie L. Holtz Marie L. Holtz, 80, a resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 68 Rockwood Ave., Oil City, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital. Born June 18, 1924, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Lee Roy and Charlotte Viola Sweet Proper. Mrs. Holtz retired from Polk Center where she worked in the dietary department. She was a member of the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown and was a member of the Gospel Singers in her early days. She was married to Ralph Bittenbender, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Ralph J. Bittenbender Jr. and wife, Paula, of Titusville; four daughters, Sharon Conn and husband, Edward, of Reno, Betty Britton and husband, Melvin, of Oil City, Robin Burrows and husband, Jeffrey, of Pleasantville and Theresa Wilson and husband, Roger, of Oil City; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Raymond Proper and wife,. Pauline, of Oil City; and a sister, Betty Witmer and husband, Robert, of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Marie Ralston; three brothers, Alvin Proper, Clifford Proper and Richard Proper; and a sister, Ella McClellan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Witmer, former pastor of Mount Carmel Tabernacle, and the Rev. Larry Bell, pastor of the Messiah Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home or to the Titusville Area Hospital. Gerald A. 'Jerry' Kephart Jr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Kephart Jr., 68, a resident of Strattanville for the past seven years, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, at his home after an extended battle with cancer. Born June 27, 1936, in Houtzdale, he was the son of Gerald Alden Kephart Sr. and Lily McCreadie Kephart. He was a 1954 graduate of Windbur High School. Prior to moving to Strattanville, Mr. Kephart had lived in Seward, Windbur, Penfield and Clymer for 10 years. Mr. Kephart was a coal miner and also worked for Stackpole Carbon in St. Marys. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Kephart was married in Rock Island, Ill., Sept. 5, 1959, to Patricia Gail Johnston, who died in December 2004. Surviving are two daughters, Susan Conley of Avon Park, Fla., and Angela Snowberger of Corsica; one son, Kevin Kephart of Strattanville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Samuel Kephart of Aiken, S.C., and Gregory "Tom" Kephart of New Castle; two sisters, Mary Grace Horrell of Derry and Beth Ann Mays of Northern Cambria; and three special aunts, Betty Ruffner of Madera, Sarah Cubbinson of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ellen Tobias of Philipsburg. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Kephart was preceded in death by a sister, Glenna Jean Bock. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Home Camp Methodist Church, Rockton. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Carlton D. White officiating. Interment will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park in Clearfield. The family suggests donations be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to Home Camp Methodist Church, 2282 South Continental Drive, Rockton, 15856. The Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home in Penfield is in charge of the arrangements. Patricia B. "Pat" Morrison Patricia B. "Pat" Morrison, 68, of 3855 State Route 257, died at 6:37 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City. Born Dec. 27, 1936, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Margaret "Peg" Shaderline Stivanson and the late William T. Stivanson. She was a 1954 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Oil City where she retired as secretary. She served as president of the Women's Missionary Society and was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, camping, traveling and spending time with her family. Mrs. Morrison was married Sept. 8, 1956, to David H. Morrison, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle R. Pennington and husband, Allen, of Sharon and Carla A. Sheatz of Oil City; a son, David S. Morrison of Oil City; and five grandchildren, Jimmy McCoy, Bart McCoy, Nathan Morrison, Brooke Sheatz and Kailynn Morrison. She also is survived by her mother, Margaret "Peg" Stivanson of Oil City; two brothers, William Stivanson and wife, Gerry, of Seneca and Andrew Stivanson and wife, Marcia, of Florida; a sister, Judy Shreffler and husband, Tom, of Seneca; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father. 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. Tuesday in the First Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Beverly Healthcare-Oil City, 16301. Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, 73, of Southern Avenue, Strattanville, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at her home. Born May 20, 1932, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Bird R. and Garnet Neiswonger Sherman. Mrs. Shaw was a devoted housewife and enjoyed fishing, camping, crafts and family picnics. She was married April 18, 1953, to Arthur Merle "Lumpy" Shaw, who died May 29, 2000. Surviving are two sisters, Claire Stromyer of Strattanville and Delores Bell of Knox; two stepdaughters, Sally Conners of Oil City and Rojean Boone of Georgia; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and in-laws. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held art 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David J. Selleck officiating. Interment will follow in the Strattanville Cemetery. Donald J. Sheffer Donald J. Sheffer, 75, of Sandusky, Ohio, died early Saturday morning, May 21, 2005, in the Stein Hospice Center at South Campus of Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 25, 1929, in Emlenton, he was the son of Marshall and Ruth Sheffer. He was a graduate of Rockland High School and attended Grove City College and Bowling Green University. Mr. Sheffer was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was employed by both the former Philco Co. and Hinde & Dauche Co., Sandusky, before retiring in 1982 from Sandusky International as a sales engineer. Mr. Sheffer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sandusky, Plum Brook Country Club, Perseverance Lodge, Zenobia Shrine and Valley of Toledo Consistory. He enjoyed many sports including hunting, slow-pitch softball, volleyball and golf. Mr. Sheffer was active in many civic organizations including the Sandusky Jaycees, Sandusky Lions Club, the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association. He was married for 53 years to Dorothy Hughes, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Douglas Sheffer and wife, Linda, of Chicago, Ill., and David Sheffer of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, Eugene Sheffer and wife, Marjorie, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sheffer was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ellen Rhoades; and one brother, William Sheffer. Friends may call from 1:15 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church, 265 Jackson St., Sandusky. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Kimberly Secrist-Ashby and the Rev. Dr. Terry Parker officiating. Interment will be at noon Wednesday in the Rockland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Sandusky or to a charity of one's choice. The Groff Funeral Home, 1607 East Perkins Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.groffuneralhomes.com.

The Derrick, May 20, 2005: Norma L. Emeigh, Franklin, formerly of Wilkinsburg Charles Wayne Heeter, Clear Lake, Texas, Oil City native Eugene W. Horner Jr., Denver, Colo., formerly of Oil City James Matlock Jr., 1 Sycamore St., Oil City Geraldine M. Reinsel, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City Robert L. Shawgo Sr., 43 Washington St., Franklin Bess E. Silverman, 1516 Buffalo St., Franklin Eileen E. "Bunny" Strus, Oil City Norma L. Emeigh Norma L. Emeigh, 74, a resident of Franklin for the past nine years, formerly of Wilkinsburg, died at 6:23 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, where she was admitted a week ago. Born July 29, 1930, in Penn Hills, she was the daughter of Norman C. and Margaret A. Kaylor. She attended the elementary and high school in Penn Hills. Mrs. Emeigh was a homemaker who kept busy with her grandchildren and great-grandson. She was married May 3, 1955, to Ronald E. Emeigh, who survives. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three children, Geoffrey A. Emeigh and wife, Trudi T., of Penn Hills, James W. Emeigh of Franklin and Lucinda G. Lipko of Slippery Rock; five grandchildren, Geoffrey A. Emeigh Jr., James Robert Emeigh, Adah L. and Marlena C. Lipko and Karley J. Emeigh.; and a great-grandson, Justin R. Emeigh. Mrs. Emeigh was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Jack Patterson, retired United Methodist Church minister, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301. Charles Wayne Heeter Charles Wayne Heeter, Oil City native and longtime resident of the Clear Lake area, near Houston, Texas, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston from complications of surgery. Mr. Heeter is survived by his wife, Patricia Cline Holmes; daughter, Leslie Heeter Lundquist of Houston, Texas; son, Thomas Webster Heeter of Corning, Calif., grandson, Christopher Martin Lundquist of Houston, Texas; his former wife, Irene M. Heeter of Corning, Calif.; stepson, Marion Lee Holmes of Temple, Texas; stepdaughter, Judy Holmes Goode of Dallas, Texas; and former daughter-in-law, Linda Hobbs of Houston. He also is survived by his brother, William B. Heeter of Kennerdell; two sisters, Eleanor Hitchcock of Seneca and June Bump of Rockville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Heeter was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Anna Webster; his father, William B. Heeter Sr.; brother, Jack; sisters, Beatrice Heeter Schaffer, Dorothy Heeter Switzer and an infant sister. He was born in Oil City April 21, 1933, and raised at the family home at Emlenton RD 1, the youngest of his siblings. His parents passed when he was a child. After an early start to school in the local one-room schoolhouse, Mr. Heeter later graduated in 1951 from White Memorial High School in Knox. Upon graduation, Mr. Heeter joined the U.S. Navy. Stationed at NAS Memphis, Tenn., in 1951, he worked for the Naval Air Group as a teacher and trainer. During that time, he met and married his first wife, Irene. They traveled to North Africa where he was stationed for another two years. Upon returning, Mr. Heeter attended Indiana Technical College in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he studied drafting and design. He subsequently accepted a position as an aerospace designer for Bell Labs in Marietta, Ga. He next accepted a position in Mt. View, Calif., working for Philco, later to become Ford Aerospace, where he worked for the remainder of his aerospace career. As NASA's Johnson Space Center was starting, Mr. Heeter was selected for promotion and transferred to Houston as part of Philco's contract to develop Houston's Mission Control Center. He and his family, now including daughter, Leslie, and infant son, Thomas, arrived in Houston Jan. 3, 1964. Mr. Heeter worked with NASA from the early days of the Johnson Space Center through the peak of the Gemini and Apollo space programs. While working at Ford Aerospace, Mr. Heeter enjoyed his hobby of refurbishing boats and homes, beginning with his own boat and his waterfront home in Clear Lake Shores. He eventually purchased several other houses, updating and remodeling them with great care and delight, as rental properties. He used his funds wisely and did much of the work himself, once raising a garage with a lot of determination, patience, some shims, and a forklift. To those who knew him, these houses are part of his legacy today. Besides his contributions to America's space program, Mr. Heeter was honored by his ability to contribute to the advancement of medical science. He was willing to undergo many new medical procedures. After surviving a cardiac arrest at age 42, Mr. Heeter had triple bypass surgery, a new procedure at that time, performed by Dr. Denton Cooley. However, cardiovascular difficulties continued. On May 15, 1987, with new wife, Patricia, and his other close friends and family at his side, Mr. Heeter received a necessary heart transplant, miraculously after only a week of waiting. The transplant was completely successful, one of the first to be so. Unable to return to his duties at Ford Aerospace, he worked on his rental properties, a source of pleasure and income. He helped Patricia raise her children, Lee and Judy Claire. More recently, Mr. Heeter underwent the first successful ablation on a transplant patient, a procedure that prevented the need for a pacemaker. His final illness was not related to his heart at all, and his beautiful heartbeat was the last thing to leave us. He enjoyed many additional years of life as a result of his medical courage. Wayne Heeter is remembered as a kind, creative, intelligent and resourceful man who freely shared his many talents and skills. Since his Navy days, he loved the water. He found peace, enjoying the view of Clear Lake while working on his waterfront properties. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service was held May 24 at the Jack Rowe Funeral Home, League City, Texas. Services will be held in Emlenton for the family and he will be laid to rest nearby. Donations may go to St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Transplant Fund; Attn: Ms. Renita Killam, 6720 Bertner Ave., MC 2-114A, Houston, Texas, 77030. Eugene W. Horner Eugene W. Horner Jr., 46, formerly of Oil City, died Monday, May 16, 2005, in Denver, Colo., after a brief illness. Born Sept. 8. 1958, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Eugene W. and Shirley V. Reed Horner. He was a graduate of Oil City High School and attended Clarion University. Mr. Horner worked as a teacher's aide at the Cole Middle School in Denver, Colo. He volunteered many hours with the summer recreation program, tutored Saturdays, helped students with community gardens at school and was a learning family mentor. Mr. Horner was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. He enjoyed cooking, entertaining, singing and old movies. Surviving are his dog and companion, Buffy; three sisters, Suzan Horner of Franklin, Jill Snyder and husband, George, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Christine Klingensmith and husband, Dale, of Seneca; five brothers, James Horner and wife, Joni, of Franklin, Mark Horner and wife, Georgia, of Mentor, Ohio, Thomas Horner of Lehigh, Fla., Matt Horner and wife, Audine, of Dempseytown and Robert Horner and wife, Carmen, of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Horner was preceded in death by a nephew, Andrew Horner; and a niece, Emily Carothers. 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 with the Rev. Eddie M. Rape, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. James Matlock Jr. James Matlock Jr., 79, of 1 Sycamore St., Oil City, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Oct. 3, 1925, in McClure, Ill., he was the son of James W. and Ella Mae Rudolph Matlock. Mr. Matlock had been employed by Klapec Trucking Co. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching cowboy movies and his grandchildren. Mr. Matlock was married Sept. 1, 1951, to Geraldine Mae Deeter, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Roger G. Matlock and wife, Pansy, of Dempseytown and Mrs. James (Karen) Kelley of Titusville; a stepson, Ronald Lee Linton of Erie; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Gary Matlock of Gordonville, Mo.; and four sisters, Mrs. Rose Durham of Cape Girado, Mo., Mrs. John (Louise) Ring of LeClaire, Iowa, Mrs. Gene (Joan) Harris of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Mrs. Donald (Susan) Klingensmith of Jacksonville, Mo. In addition to his parents, Mr. Matlock was preceded in death by four brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Geraldine M. Reinsel Geraldine M. Reinsel, 83, of 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. She had been a third-floor resident of the Oil City Presbyterian Home since September 2003. Born April 22, 1922, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Howard L. and Catherine M. Schmader Fesenmyer. She attended Central Avenue School and South Side Junior High School and graduated in 1940 from Oil City High School. She went on to attend Welch's Business College in Oil City. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Reinsel worked for United Natural Gas Co. and at St. Stephen Rectory. Mrs. Reinsel was the oldest of seven children and loved being around family and friends. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, canning and entertaining her friends around her kitchen table. Her brownies were a treat for all. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, the Rosary Society of the church, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Belles Lettres Club. Mrs. Reinsel was a volunteer in the kitchen at Venango Christian High School and helped sell Black & Gold Booster tickets for many years. She and her late husband, Joseph A. Reinsel Sr., were owners of the Reinsel Funeral Home from 1965 to 1985. He preceded her in death June 20, 1999. Mrs. Reinsel and her husband were married June 5, 1948, in St. Stephen Church, Oil City, by Msgr. Louis Kelley, the Rev. Lawrence J. Antoun and the Rev. W. Robert Griffin. Surviving are four children and their spouses, Joseph A. and Suzann Reinsel of Oil City, David W. and Terri Reinsel of President, Kevin R. and Nancy Reinsel of Oil City and Catherine R. and Alvaro Torres of Tacoma, Wash.; grandchildren, Joseph and Heather Reinsel, Michael, Timothy, Stephen, Andrew, Matthew and Nicholas Reinsel, Jackie and Jamie Lutz and Emilio and Andreas Torres; and one great-grandson, Colin Joseph Reinsel. She also is survived by two sisters, Ruth Miller of Ocala, Fla., and Patricia and husband, Dr. Henry Gregory, of Marienville; two brothers and their wives, Robert and Patricia Fesenmyer of Hayesville, N.C., and Howard L. and Dorothea Fesenmyer of Bradford; and several in-laws, Patricia Fesenmyer of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Marg and Pat Reinsel of President, J. Edward Reinsel and Marge Reinsel, both of Oil City, and Gertrude Reinsel of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Reinsel was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Bruce Reinsel; and two brothers, John B. Fesenmyer and Norman C. Fesenmyer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund or to the VNA Foundation of Venango County. Robert L. Shawgo Robert L. Shawgo Sr., 65, of 43 Washington St., Franklin, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at his residence. Born March 11, 1940, in Oil City, he was the son of Todd L. and Evelyn M. Pastorius Shawgo. Mr. Shawgo retired in 1992 after 24 years of service as a RSA at Polk Center. He was a very active member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church. He belonged to the Senior Saints of the church, was a Sunday School teacher, lay delegate, artist, musician, singer and board member. Mr. Shawgo's hobbies included music, art, fishing and hunting and enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren. He was married July 31, 1959, to Janice M. Wentworth, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert L. Shawgo Jr. and wife, Diane, and Todd A. Shawgo and wife, Kim, all of Franklin; and five grandchildren, Elisha Shawgo and fiance, Ben Dechant, of Franklin, Jeremy Shawgo of Franklin, Bridey Shawgo and Anna Shawgo, both of Oil City, and Tyler Blandin of Franklin. He also is survived by two brothers, William T. Shawgo of Utica and Richard E. Shawgo of Ephrata; a faithful brother-in-law, Laverne Wentworth and his wife, Bea, of Polk; and a sister, Cindy L. Shawgo Daniels of Franklin. Mr. Shawgo was preceded in death by his parents and one aunt, Helen Deets. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church with the Rev. Gary Small, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Deckards Run Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323, or to the Missions at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church, 160 Atlantic Ave., Franklin,16323. Bess E. Silverman Bess E. Silverman, 87, of 1516 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born June 6, 1917, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Mendel and Rose Finkelstein. She attended Ohio State University. Mrs. Silverman, along with her husband, Jerome "Butch" Silverman, owned and operated the Fashion Shoppe on Liberty Street, Franklin. The Fashion was a Franklin institution for more than 60 years with the Silvermans retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue. On Nov. 2, 1941, she married Jerome Y. Silverman, who died July 14, 2000. Surviving are three children, Susan Abrams and husband, Charles, of Rockville, Md., Lawrence Silverman and wife, Jan, of Charlottesville, Va., and Lorri Braidman and husband, Stan, of Northbrook, Ill.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Silverman was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Finkelstein; and a sister, Florence Weiss. Private family services were held Thursday. Interment was made in the Tree of Life Cemetery, Titusville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were in charge of the Huff Chapel, Franklin. Eileen E. "Bunny" Strus Eileen E. "Bunny" Strus, 84, of Oil City, died at 11:22 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home after an extended illness. Born Nov. 1, 1920, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Montgomery L. and Mary Ardelle Fuller Sloane. She was a 1939 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Strus entered the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the Oil City Vo-Tech and graduated in 1974. She had worked at the Franklin Hospital and later retired from Polk Center. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and had belonged to the Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Mrs. Strus enjoyed sewing and doing crossword puzzles. She was married by the late Father Griffin in St. Stephen Church Jan. 12, 1946, to Thomas J. "Tim" Strus, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Thomas J. "Tim" Strus and wife, Susan, of Oil City, James Michael Strus and wife, Oi, of Severna, Md., and Mary Ardelle Mauro of Lower Burrell; and six grandchildren, Cassandra Strus, Sloane Strus, Stacey Welch and husband, Chadwick, Michael Strus, Dana Mauro and Janelle Mauro. She also is survived by one sister, Mary Giddens of Fort Myers, Fla. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Strus was preceded in death by a brother, John Sloane; and a sister, Virginia Sloane. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church., 35 Pearl Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the Bishop McManaman Memorial Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church or to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, Oil City, 16301.

The Derrick, May 19, 2005: Richard M. Bell, 315 Crestview Drive, Franklin Ruth H. Bell, Meadville, formerly of Bell Road, Cochranton Edward Arthur Shreve, 547 Bouquin Circle, Oil City Mary Jane Troese, Erie, formerly of Clarion Edward H. Turnbull, Grove City Richard M. Bell Richard M. Bell, 89, of 315 Crestview Drive, Franklin, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born June 18, 1915, in Emlenton, he was the son of J. Homer and Ruth Hazel McCandless Bell. He was a graduate of Emlenton High School. Mr. Bell served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II with the 423rd AAF Squad N as a flight engineer and instructor. He was employed for 38 years at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., retiring in 1978 as an inspector. Mr. Bell was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Rosary-Altar Society of the church and served as an usher for many years. He was a life member of the Franklin Elks Lodge No. 110, was a life member and past president of the Franklin Eagles Aerie No. 328, was a past commander of the Franklin American Legion Post No. 476 and was past Chef de Gare of the 40&8 of the American Legion. Mr. Bell enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the men's golf league at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. He first was married April 10, 1944, to Margaret L. Bacher, who died July 1, 1963. He then was married Nov. 7, 1964, to Jean M. Bacher, who survives. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, James A. and Elsie Bell of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Virginia Schrader of Erie and Evelyn Pfost of Tehachapi, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Arthur Bacher as celebrant, Msgr. Robert Bacher as the con-celebrant and Msgr. John R. Snyder as the homilist. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to St. Patrick School, 952 Buffalo St., Franklin, 16323, or to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Hospice Program, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Ruth H. Bell Ruth H. Bell, 86, formerly of Bell Road, Cochranton, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Meadville, where she resided for the past two years. Born April 6, 1919, in Canal Township, she was the daughter of William and Ida Seeley Yarnell. Mrs. Bell had worked for several years in the cafeteria at Cochranton High School. She was a member of Deckards United Methodist Church and formerly played the piano at the church. Mrs. Bell was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was married Dec. 24, 1936, to Howard F. Bell, who died Aug. 24, 2004. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Ellen and Walt Govertsen of Carol Stream, Ill., and Virginia and Richard Smith of Meadville; three grandsons, Don DuPont Jr., Grant and Kurt Govertsen; a granddaughter, Vicki Myers; a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Mitchell; and several stepgrandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Clara Bell and husband, Lester, of Cooperstown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Baker; a sister, Helen Yarnell; and a brother, Glenn Yarnell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Deckards United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Hamilton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckards Road, Cochranton, 16314. Condolences can be E-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. Edward Arthur Shreve Edward Arthur Shreve, 91, of 547 Bouquin Circle, Oil City, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born May 29, 1913, in Oil City, he was the son of Grant Leon and Anna Mae Morrissey Shreve. Mr. Shreve was a 1932 graduate of Oil City High School. In 1933, he went to work for Quaker State. In 1939, he went to Addressograph Multigraph, living in Erie and Cleveland. In 1946, he went to work for Sears Roebuck Co. and in 1949, he returned to Quaker State until his retirement June 1, 1976, at which time he was the manager of office services. Mr. Shreve was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a staff sergeant serving with the 135th Gun Battalion for three years. He was overseas for two years and served nine months in combat. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1937. He served as a Sunday school teacher for the seventh grade boys class. He was superintendent of Sunday schools for two years, church treasurer for five years, served on the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Board and was an usher for many years. Mr. Shreve was a member and past master of Oil City Lodge No. 710, F. & A.M. and served as treasurer of the lodge for 20 years. He was a member and past high priest of Oil City Royal Arch Chapter where he also served as secretary for several years and was a trustee. He was a member and past commander of Talbot Commandery, and a member of Keystone Council in Franklin. He was a member of Venango Lodge of Perfection where he was treasurer for many years and was a member of the Fourth Degree team. He was a member of New Castle Consistory where he served on the registration committee and the 20th Degree team. He also was a member of Antioch Conclave Red Cross of Constantine in New Castle and was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland of the United States. Mr. Shreve was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason at the Supreme Council meeting in October 1981 in Philadelphia. He was a member of James M. Henderson Post 32, American Legion. Mr. Shreve served on the Masonic Hall Association for many years. He was a principle instructor for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976, for the Mason School of Instruction for the 23rd District. Mr. Shreve was married Nov. 27, 1937, to the former Evelyn Sarah Kent, who died April 14, 2000. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Elaine Marie Shreve Howard and Edward H. Howard of Oil City; a grandson, Kent Howard and wife, Julie, of Cranberry Township; and two great-grandsons, Nicholas Howard and Adam Joseph Howard of Cranberry Township. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Shreve was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Shreve and Donald Shreve. 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 the Rev. Brian Borger, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Titusville, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Mary Jane Troese Mary Jane Troese, 87, who resided for more than 40 years at her home at 1320 Robinwood Drive, Clarion, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, Erie. She recently enjoyed living at Chestnut Street Apartments in Fairview where she made many new friends. Born Jan. 28, 1918, in Chickasaw, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Audley Burd and Catherine George Nulph. Her father worked as a coal miner in the Rimersburg area and she was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Mrs. Troese worked as a sales clerk at the Kissinger Mills Store where she met her husband, the late James Troese, They were married Aug. 17, 1947. She later worked at The Dorian Shoppe and Variety Distributing in Clarion. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Mrs. Troese was an excellent cook and her family and friends remember such dishes as her 7-layer cookies, potato salad and pies, which were requested at all family gatherings. Surviving are her son, James Carl Troese and wife, Karen, of Mechanicsburg, and their two children, Matt and Dave; and her daughter, Donna Jane Pierce and husband, Andrew, of Girard, and their son, Jonathan. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Troese was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren Nulph and Howard Nulph. Friends may gather to celebrate her life from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood St., Clarion. Memorial donations may be made to the Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, 6351 West Lake Road, Erie, 16505. Edward H. Turnbull Edward H. Turnbull, 82, of Pine Township, Grove City, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 14, 2005, at his home. Born April 25, 1923, in Sagamore, he was the son of Edward Henry and Helen Craft Turnbull Crissman. Mr. Turnbull was an Army veteran of World War II, serving from Jan. 27, 1943, until Jan. 13, 1946, in the 464th Engineers Depot Co. He saw duty in the Philippines and Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea. He was a sergeant T4 and served 26 months in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He also was the recipient of the Expert Carbine Badge July 1943 and ASR Score 65 Lapel Button September 1945. Mr. Turnbull was a 50-year member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 of Monroeville. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post 220 of Grove City. Mr. Turnbull was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, riding motorcycles, restoring older model automobiles and hand crafting hunting knives. Mr. Turnbull was married May 9, 1970, to Joan B. Welton, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Edward L. and Patricia Turnbull of Greenville and Dale A. and Angelia Turnbull of Spring Hill, Fla.; three daughters, Kathy Wright of St. Marys, Hope Turnbull of Weedville and Yvonne Evans and husband, Michael, of Harrisville; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Bill Crissman of Catharpin, Va.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Turnbull was preceded in death by his parents; a stepfather, Lawrence Crissman; six sisters; and two half brothers. There will be no visitation. Interment and a Memorial Service with a military honor ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Ave., Hermitage, 16148.

Listed as James F. Aler 1860 Clarion Perry Pg. 433 ---- Original Message ----- From: teklasol@yahoo.com<mailto:teklasol@yahoo.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:13 PM Subject: [CLARION] Need info about James Franklin Ayler 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/5UC.2ACE/1298<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1298> Message Board Post: James Franklin Ayler, son of Christopher Ayler and Lucina Flick Ayler, born in Reimersburg, Clarion County in 1855. I need to know if there is any proof of his birth or info on Christopher after 1855. ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== List suggestions or problems?? Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com>>

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/5UC.2ACE/1298 Message Board Post: James Franklin Ayler, son of Christopher Ayler and Lucina Flick Ayler, born in Reimersburg, Clarion County in 1855. I need to know if there is any proof of his birth or info on Christopher after 1855.

Peggy, I have a copy of an obit for Catherine Weeter Reese. I do not show a listing for Sarah or Harry Reese. Do you have death dates to see if they died before their mother in 1910. Also on the 1880 Census, the listing shows John Reese age 73, Catherine age 51, George B.M. Reese age 14 and Candance age 12. Then on the 1900 Census the listing shows Catherine age 71 with 8 children born, 5 still living. Also there were five still living at the time of Catherines death. Her first six children from first husband Henry Weeter were Josiah Alvin (sometimes show Isaiah), William Warren, Elisabeth Allis (died before age 5), Mary Elisa (died before age 5), Elivira Malissa married to J. F. Hummel, Emma Jane married to Bart Minor. Her last two from John Reese were George B.M. Reese and Candance married to Charles Johnson. It is interesting to look at the Obit. It shows that her maiden name was Weeter and her first husband Henry was a Weeter. I also have a copy of the death certificate that backs up her parents that are listed below as Jacob and Christena Weeter. So bottom line is--I am not sure about the relationship of your Sarah and Harry to the John and Catherine Weeter Reese group. UNLESS there are two Reese/Weeter families. I did notice that your John Reese was younger than the one listed on the 1880 Census. I have copies of most everything I have quoted above. If you are interested, let me know.. Linda Galloway Obituaries From the Clarion Democrat 1906-1910 REESE Catherine--August 11, 1910-- Mrs Catherine Reese, wife of John Reese, was born in Licking Twp, Clarion county, PA., June 19, 1828 and died August 3, 1910, aged 82 years 1 month and 24 days. She was the daughter of Jacob Weeter and Christena Weeter. She was married to Henry Weeter in 1854 and to this union was born six children. She became a widow in 1863 and in 1865 was married to John Reese of Easton who for many years was popularly know as "Uncle John Reese" and to his union was born two children. All of the children who are living were present for the funeral; Mrs. J.F. Hummel, Mrs Bart Minor, Mrs. Charles Johnson, J.A. Weeter and Dr. Geo B.M. Reese. She died at the residence of J.F. Hummel, tow miles from Tylersburg Station and was laid to rest in the Callensburg Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wylie. She was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member of the United Brethern Church. She lived a happy and glorious life and died a peaceful and triumphant death, and her spirit passed to the great and everlasting Reservation of Eternal Life. ----- Original Message ----- From: <usmcret@spacestar.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 3:51 PM Subject: [CLARION] Re: Leadom Fox > 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/5UC.2ACE/946.2 > > Message Board Post: > > I'm sorry I didn't finish my message. Sarah Reese's parents were John > Reese born: 1833 in Wales, died in Richland Twp. (Clarion Co.) PA. and > Catherine Weeter born: 1828 in (Clarion Co.) PA. and died in Leeper > (Clarion Co.) PA. Sarah had a brother Henry. > Peg "FOX" Schroeder > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > >

The Derrick, May 18, 2005: Esther A. "Peg" Donaldson, Grove Street, St. Petersburg Millard R. Kaber, Franklin, formerly of Fern and Venus Meade H. Rudolph, 416 Hoffman Ave., Oil City Robert E. Lee Starr Jr., 781 Palm Hill Road, Polk, formerly of Pittsburgh Mary Jane Troese, Erie, formerly of Clarion Herbert Clarence Vandervort, Marienville Melvin Caldwell, memorial set Esther A. 'Peg' Donaldson Esther A. "Peg" Donaldson, 79, of Grove Street, St. Petersburg, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 2, 1925, in Adrian, she was the daughter 9f Clarence and Hazel Adams Wolfe. Mrs. Donaldson was employed by the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District in the food service department and later with the custodial staff of the school. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Donaldson enjoyed hunting, fishing, crossword puzzles and helping for many years with the St. Petersburg Firemen's Community Picnic. She was married in Sheffield Dec. 21, 1946, to Ralph L. Donaldson, who died April 1, 1984. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Judy Argue of Indiana state, Mrs. Allan (Bonnie) McCord of Bruin and Ronald W. Donaldson and wife, Tracey, of Forestville; 12 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Donaldson was preceded in death by three brothers, Chambers Wolfe, Jesse Wolfe and William Wolfe; a sister, Margaret Wolfe; and a grandson, Ronald Eugene Donaldson.. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hile Funeral Home, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Millard R. Kaber Millard R. Kaber, 95, formerly of Fern and Venus, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born May 21, 1909, in Fern, he was the son of Alec and Emma Driehaupt Kaber. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Kaber and his wife owned and operated the Fern Store from 1936 until it closed in 1960. They also operated the Fern Post Office during the same time period. Later, he retired from Knox Glass after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern where he served in many capacities over the years. Mr. Kaber enjoyed gardening and was a Christian witness. He was married May 10, 1935, to Thelma I. Hanst, who survives at The Caring Place, Franklin. The Kabers had just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Kenneth Kaber and wife, Chris, of Venus, and Dale Kaber and wife, Juanita, of Huefner; 10 grandchildren, Greg Kaber, Bruce Kaber and Phil Kaber of Venus RD 1, Amy Goodwin of Clarksville, Tenn., Lee Weaver of Knox RD 1, Trevor Kaber of Bradford, Kerry Kriebel of Knox RD 1, Garret Yount of San Francisco, Steve Yount of Elijay, Ga., and Dane Yount of Gettysburg; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kaber was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Kaber, Willis Kaber and Glen Kaber; and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Kaber. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Fern Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Mark Michlos, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Fern Trinity Evangelical Congregation Church, 3951 Route 322, Knox, 16232, or to the Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance Co., Knox, 16232. Meade H. Rudolph Meade H. Rudolph, 97, of 416 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 27, 1907, in the Scotch Hill area of Clarion County, he was the son of Henry J. and Grace Nulph Rudolph. At an early age, Mr. Rudolph's family moved to Forest County where he attended schools and graduated from high school. He then attended and graduated from Hoff's Business College in Warren. Mr. Rudolph started to work for the Pennzoil Oil Refining Co. in the offices at Rouseville and retired 40 years later in 1968 from the Pennzoil Administrative Offices in Oil City. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Rudolph enjoyed fishing and hunting and had a fascination with new automobiles. He was married by the Rev. P.A. Lynch at St. Joseph's June 28, 1934, to the former Evelyn Hettick, who died Dec. 25, 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia M. Mortimer of Rimersburg; two grandsons, Mark J. Mortimer of Knox RD and J. Matthew Mortimer of Rimersburg; and two great-granddaughters, Sarah M. Mortimer and Rachel E. Mortimer, both of Emlenton RD. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Rudolph was preceded in death by his son-in-law, James Mortimer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph Church, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Robert E. Lee Starr Jr. Robert E. Lee Starr Jr., 66, of 781 Palm Hill Road, Polk, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, May 15, 2005, at his home. Mr. Starr was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Lee Starr Sr. and Louise R. Starr, and his wife, Virginia A. Starr. Surviving are two sisters, Irene and Rebecca Starr, both of Pittsburgh. He also is survived by four children, Robert E. Lee Starr III and wife, Louise, of Pittsburgh, Kimberly A. Abulaban and husband, Majdi, of Shanghai, China, Michael R. Starr and wife, Liliana, of Polk and Irene A. Leaning and husband, Ian, of Saugerties, N.Y. Surviving also are 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the McCabe Brothers Funeral Home, 6214 Walnut St., Pittsburgh. A service will be held at noon Friday in Allegheny Cemetery Chapel of Memories, Pittsburgh. Mary Jane Troese Mary Jane Troese, 87, formerly of Clarion, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, Erie. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Herbert Clarence Vandervort Herbert Clarence Vandervort, 82, of Marienville, died Monday, May 16, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1922, in Sigel, he was the son of William Burdette and Lena Elizbeth Lackner Vandervort. Mr. Vandervort worked for five years for George Karl Chevrolet Garage in Marienville and then worked 27 years for Glass Container Corp. of Marienville, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church. Mr. Vandervort was married in Kane April 27, 1946, to Agnes E. Johnston, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Catherine Elaine Cochran and husband, Nelson, of Marienville, Michael Robert Vandervort and wife, Rose, of Newmansville and Pamela Jean Gindlesperger and husband, Jim, of Valencia; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vandervort was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Vandervort, Burdette Vandervort and Charles Vandervort, and a sister, Helen Smith. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Marienville United Methodist Church. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Dan Richter officiating. Interment will be in the North Forest Cemetery, Marienville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, The American Lung Association to the Marienville Library. Memorial set for Melvin Caldwell The family of Melvin Grant Caldwell, 81, formerly of Knox and Clarion, will hold a graveside memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Knox Union Cemetery. Mr. Caldwell died Jan. 6 in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GRUBER - WOLBAUGH - RUTH - HOLBEN - CAMPBELL - MOHNEY - BEST - REINARD - HILLIARD - MERCER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/570.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Butch, We are all grateful that you returned safely from Iraq. THANKS for your service. Sorry I am slow in responsing to your posting. On your list of children of Johannes GRUBER (1781-1851) and Catherine FAUST (1790-1872) two are grandsons, not sons. Children of Johannes Sr. & Catharine: 1) Peter b.1815 m. Lydia MOHNEY - 6 children 2) Christina b.1817 m. Samuel HOLBEN - 8 children 3) Henry b.1819 m.Catherine WOLBAUGH - 8 children 4) Hannah b.1821 m. Elisha RUTH - 8 children 5) John Jr. b.1824 m. Euphema CAMPBELL (myGreatGrandparents) - 6 children 6) Andrew Jacob b.1826 m. Elizabeth REINARD & Salome REINARD - total 10 children 7) George b.1828 m. Elizabeth BEST - no children John Wm. Martin GRUBER (1870-1943) is son of John GRUBER Jr. & Euphema CAMPBELL. "JWM" is my GrandFather. They had 6 children with only 3 living past childhood. They lived in Elk City and Elk Twp., Clarion Co. Johannes Franklin GRUBER (1844-1896) is oldest son/child of Henry GRUBER & Catharine WOLBAUGH. He m. Eve MERCER 1 Apr 1867 and she died 3 months later. [source: his Civil War Pension papers] He m. Sarah Jane HILLIARD 27 Aug 1868 and they had 7 children in the Hawthorn area of Redbank Twp., Clarion Co. ALL the remaining children of Henry & Catherine moved with them to Isabella County, Michigan, and married spouses from that area and they stayed there. George and wife Elizabeth BEST did not have any children. He served in an Ohio unit. They also moved to Isabella County after the Civil War. Peter's wife Lydia MOHNEY died in 1858. Their youngst son was Jacob M. and he was 5 yrs old and stayed with Peter's brother & wife, John & Euphema, who did not have any children yet. Jacob/Jake was raised and treated like a son by my Great-Grandparents. Peter took the other 4 children to Michigan and relocated in Isabella County like his two brothers Henry & George. As long as I'm talking about children of Johannes GRUBER Sr., I will include 2 daughters of first wife, Elizabeth BEST. 1) Eve/Eva born at 1810 in Northampton County 2) Elizabeth born 1812 in Moore Twp, Northampton Co. The mother, Elizabeth died the day daughter Elizabeth was baptized. We do not know if daughter died or was raised by someone in the FAUST family, or ...? 1) Eve/Eva moved with Johannes Sr & Catharine & 7 children to Redbank Twp., Armstrong County, in 1836 [source: Family Reunion minutes of 1935.] Eve/Eva married Jacob SHELLY and had 8 children. Youngest, Eliza Jane SHELLY was 2 yrs old when her mother died in 1849. Eliza Jane was given to John Jr & Euphema to raise; maybe since they did not have children yet. Eliza Jane stayed connected to the John & Euphema GRUBER family her entire life. Eliza Jane married John SHERMAN and they had 11 children in the Redbank area. Her father, Jacob SHELLY remarried to Mary MINICH HAINES and had a couple more sons who relocated in Michigan years later. After John SHERMAN's death in in 1912, Eliza Jane filed for a Civil War soldier's Widow's Pension and the affidavits are excellent about Eliza Jane being raised by John Jr & Euphema GRUBER; one affidavit dictated by Euphema Campbell GRUBER herself. Guess that's enough for now. Keep in touch! Please Keep me as the source!! Marsha Allen, Tempe, AZ

The Derrick, May 17, 2005: Gloria J. Burns, formerly of Sligo Russell L. Cade Sr., 219 12th St., Franklin, formerly of Pittsburgh Susan Jean Carbaugh, Fryburg Lucille R. Couch, Toms River, N.J., formerly of Oil City Esther A. "Peg" Donaldson, St. Petersburg Margaret Pearl Hunter Frazier, Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Franklin Chloe Michaela Young, 226 Atlantic Ave., Franklin Marjorie Gehr, memorial set Gloria J. Burns Gloria J. Burns, 75, a resident of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center near Sligo, a former Sligo resident, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1929, in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Charles and Hazel Conner Stewart. Mrs. Burns was a homemaker and volunteered many years at Clarion Hospital, Clarview Nursing Center and the American Cancer Society. She also volunteered teaching elderly people how to read. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Roberta J. and Raymond O'Neil of Soldotna, Alaska; a son and his wife, Chris and Marlena Burns of Parker; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister and husband, Charylene and Fred Myers of Sligo; two brothers, Willard "Buzz" Stewart and wife, Phyllis, of North East, Md., and Larry and Grace Stewart of Townsend, Del.; and a sister-in-law, Candy Stewart of Delmar, Del. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by one brother, Dan Stewart. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Rosalie Brown, lay pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sligo Cemetery. Russell L. Cade Sr. Russell L. Cade Sr., 77, of 219 12th St., Franklin, formerly of Pittsburgh, died at 10:28 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, in his home. Born Dec. 19, 1927, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of George and Margaret Jackson Cade. He was a graduate of Peabody High School, Pittsburgh. Mr. Cade was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a construction worker in the Pittsburgh area. Mr. Cade was married June 12, 1953, to the former Dolores Glynn, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Russell L. Cade Jr. and wife, Betty, of Pittsburgh and Howard Cade and wife, Dorothy, of Stump Creek; three daughters, Hazel Antonucci and Susan Crisman and husband, Ken, all of Franklin, and Debra Harry and husband, Don, of Polk; and six grandchildren, Joseph Antonucci III, Gina Antonucci, Stacey Lentz and Bryan Lentz, all of Franklin, and Nicholas Cade and Jason Cade of Pittsburgh; and a great-grandson, Domonic Antonucci. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Susan Jean Carbaugh Susan Jean Carbaugh, 48, of Fryburg, died suddenly Monday morning, May 16, 2005, at her home. She still was recovering from open-heart surgery performed in February 2002. Born Feb. 6, 1957, in Oil City, she was the daughter of George and Mildred Smerkar Strickenberger. She was a 1975 graduate of North Clarion High School and was a longtime resident of the Fryburg-Strobleton area. Mrs. Carbaugh worked for 19 years at Evenflo-Crator in Tionesta and was employed at North Clarion High School as the director of the Student Peer Tutoring Program at the time of her death. She was one of the founding members of the North Clarion Players, was active in the Saw Mill Theatre summer productions and helped with high school shows in the winter. Mrs. Carbaugh loved her family. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg, liked to sing and was a member of the church choir and also taught third grade CCD. Mrs. Carbaugh was married April 19, 1986, to Robert Carbaugh Jr., who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Chelsea, at home; three brothers, John Strickenberger of Tionesta RD, James Strickenberger and wife, Nancy, of Tionesta and Charles Strickenberger and wife, Wenda, of Leeper; three sisters, JoAnn McMeans and husband, James, of Warren, Elaine McMeans and husband, Forest, of Sheffield and Kathleen Nale and husband, Timothy, of Venus. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Mark Earl, in 1988. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil services will be held at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding, along with the Rev. Tom Alexa and the Rev. William Driscoll. Internment will follow in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice or to the American Heart Association. Lucille R. Couch Lucille R. Couch, 87, of Toms River, N.J., a former Oil City resident, died Friday, May 13, 2005, at her home. Born April 16, 1918, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Archie and Muriel French Rodgers. Mrs. Couch spent 33 years in Bergenfield, N.J., prior to moving to Toms River 12 years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Toms River and was a former member of the Presbyterian Church in Tenafly, N.J. She also was a former member of the Women's Club of Bergenfield and at one time served as its treasurer. Mrs. Couch is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jack V. Couch. She also is survived by a daughter-in-law, Susan Berg of Simsbury, Conn., and a grandson, Robert, of Connecticut. Also surviving are a sister, Shirley George of Oil City; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Couch of Toms River, N.J., and Marian Rodgers of Oil City. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Couch was preceded in death by a son, James Couch, in 1995; and two brothers, Gerald Rodgers and William Rodgers. Services will be held at a later date. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements are in charge of the DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Homes, Inc., 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst, N.J. Esther A. 'Peg' Donaldson Esther A. "Peg" Donaldson, 79, of St. Petersburg, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following a brief illness. The Hile Funeral Home in St. Petersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Margaret Pearl Hunter Frazier Margaret Pearl Hunter Frazier, 92, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Franklin, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, in the Pineville Rehabilitation Center, Pineville, N.C. Born June 8, 1912, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Richard W. and Pearl Patterson Hunter. Mrs. Frazier was a graduate of Grove City College in Grove City and worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority before moving to Decatur, Ga. Surviving are three grandchildren, Ben Frazier of Lancaster, Calif., Matt Frazier of Charlotte, N.C., and Kristin Frazier of Decatur, Ga. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, Ga., 30030. Arrangements are in charge of Harry and Bryant Co., 500 Providence Road, Charlotte, N.C. Chloe Michaela Young Chloe Michaela Young, infant daughter of Jeffrey Young of Franklin and Jenika Beach Young of Franklin, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, the date of her birth in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are maternal grandparents, Kathy Beach and the late Charles Beach of Franklin; paternal grandparents, Donald Mercer and the late Katherine Mercer of Big Run; two aunts, Caitlin Beach of Franklin and Bridgette Beach and husband, Karl Wilkerson, of Vienna, Va.; an uncle, Jeremy Beach of Franklin; and a cousin, Chase O'Neil of Franklin. She also is survived by a half brother, Brennen Young of Oil City; and two half sisters, Kylee Young and Jaycie Young, both of Oil City. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Beach; and her grandmother, Katherine Mercer. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Franklin Cemetery with the Rev. H. Leon Ben-Ezra, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial Mass set for Marjorie Gehr A Memorial Mass for Marjorie L. Gehr, 93, formerly of 726 Wilson Ave., Franklin, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church, Franklin. Msgr. John J. Herbein, pastor of the church, will preside. Mrs. Gehr died Jan. 28 in The Caring Place, Franklin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beer/Beers/Best/Black/Delo/Eisenman/ Cook/McCoy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1297 Message Board Post: Can anyone please tell me who to get in touch with for information on the above cemetery? Memorial Day is coming and I would like very much to have one of the Florists in Clarion place flowers on my grandfather's grave. Thank You

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1296.1 Message Board Post: Sir, I am not sure if this the John McIlveen that you are looking for: 1900 census Pittsburgh, Allgheney Co., PA McIlveen John head rents mw born 7/1870 29 yrs old married 6 years born in Ireland as well as parents carpenter immigrated in 1887 Frances wife fw born 1/1877 23 yrs old 2 births 2 living born in Pennsylvaia as well as parents John son mw born 11/1896 3 yrs old born in PA father Ireland mother PA Edward C son mw 10/1894 5 yrs old born in PA father Ireland mother PA 1910 cens Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio John McIlveen head mw 39 m1 16 yrs capenter born in Ireland Frances wife fw 33 m1 16 yrs 5 births 4 living born in PA John son 13 mw born in PA attending school Harry G son 6 born in PA attending school Howard W son 3 born in PA at home

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1296 Message Board Post: My Uncle,John Mc Ilveen emmigrated to Pennsylvania from County Down, Northern Ireland,1892. Would someone please do a census look up for 1900 plus, or any information on above,.would be appreciated. He was born 1871,and had a sister called Mary or Annie,who went out later. Yours sincerely, Jim Mc Ilveen.