Is there anyone who may have access to the book Pennsylvania German Pioneers, a publication of the original lists of arrivals in the Port of Philidelphia from 1727-1808. by Strassburger, Ralph Beaver. Edited by William John Hinke, Norristown, Pa. 1934, 3 Vols. and also Vols. by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1964. There is a Nicklas Geist, 1741, on page 301 that I would appreciate getting his information. Thanks so much! Darla Kelly

Does anyone have The Swiss Emigration Book, Vol. 1, from Closson Press, 1993 by Schrader-Muggenthaler? I would really appreciate a look up if you do. On page 216b there is a Fridolin Wunderly. He is my gg grandfather. I'm trying to find out if it tells the name of his ship, port of departure and port of arrival in Philidelpia. Thanks so much for any help. Darla Kelly

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/GaB.2ACE/634 Message Board Post: Our Keystone Corner Connections currently has over 150 members researching the families of northwestern Pennsylvania. A sampling of Clarion County surnames include Flatt, Tarr, Lyle, Morrison, English, Kline, Groves, Gibson, Fuller, Ramsey, Brunner, McManigle, Barnett, Graham, Snyder, Fye, Vasbinder, Mentzer,Bell, Painter, Moore, Fleming, Flasher, Wright, McClelland, Crammer, Willoughby, Beeman Curll, Cyphert, Campbell, McClaine, Over, Humphrey, Sherman Oyler, Myers, Shelter, Anderson, Tanner, Long, Lean, Burns, Wright, Kifer, Harriger, Carll, Carnahan, FitzRandolph, Day, Moyer, Daugherty and many others. If you would be interested in joining the site, e-mail me for an invitation at Loriebug66@aol.com. Please include your first and last name and whether you are male or female. This is a free site, and though an invitation is required, all who are interested are welcome.

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

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/946.1 Message Board Post: I have a Leadom Denver Fox born: September 03, 1873 in (Clarion Co.) PA. died: September 23, 1961 in Oil City (Venango Co.) PA. married: Ann Hannah Sherman. His siblings were Sarah Marietta and Ira Mansel. Parents: Obediah Fox and Isabelle Stover. Peg "FOX" Schroeder

The Derrick, May 7, 2005: Elizabeth L. Agnello, 146 St Charles St., Seneca Joan Welker Birnbaum, Hanover, N.H. Thomas L. Cornman, Parker, formerly of Vowinckel Kathryn L. Crispin, Butler, formerly of Marienville Edna M. Deemer, Clarion William D. "Billy" McLendon, Lamartine Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton, Leeper George Thomas "Joe" Reott, Clarion Elizabeth L. Agnello Elizabeth L. Agnello, 73, of 146 St Charles St., Seneca, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1932, in Knox, she was a daughter of Harry and Dorothy Jacobs Dunkle. Mrs. Agnello was a 1950 graduate of White Memorial School in Knox. She retired March 6, 1992, as a casework supervisor at the Venango County assistance office after 22 years with the PA Department of Public Welfare starting at the Clarion County assistance office. Prior to that, she had been an advertising representative for Venango Newspapers in Clarion County for eight years. Mrs. Agnello was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. She had previously served as secretary of the administrative board, trustee, member of the pastor-parish relations committee, president of United Methodist Women and chairman of the worship committee. She was also a member and former member of the board of directors of the Belles Lettres Club, was a former treasurer of the YWCA, a former member and secretary of the Oil City Library Commission, a member of the Friends of the Oil City Library and a former member of the Oil Creek District Library Advisory Council. Mrs. Agnello enjoyed playing bridge. She was married July 21, 1950, in the Knox United Methodist Church to Joseph J. Agnello and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Joe Agnello and his wife Karen of Cranberry Township, Jason Agnello and his wife Brenda of Oil City and L. Frank Agnello of Knox; and 5 grandchildren, Jamie, Lindsay, Jeremy, Rachel and Lauren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron K. Myers, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Library, 2 Central Ave., Oil City. Joan Welker Birnbaum Joan Welker Birnbaum, 82, of Hanover, N.H., died April 29, 2005, at her home at Kendal at Hanover of natural causes. She was born April 26, 1923, in Oil City, and was the only child of George and Josephine Powell Welker. Mrs. Birnbaum graduated from Oil City High School in 1941. She was an avid horseback rider and jitterbug contestant. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1945 and then worked at Price-Waterhouse in New York City. She was married Jan. 8, 1949, to Theodore M. Birnbaum. The couple moved to Rye, N.Y., where they raised three daughters. Mrs. Birnbaum was active in local volunteer work for 26 years. In 1976, she moved to Greenwich, Conn. and returned to full-time work. Mrs. Birnbaum retired in 1990 and relocated to Hanover where she was a founding member of the Kendal at Hanover community. Mrs. Birnbaum is survived three daughters, Lyuba Birnbaum of Calif. and Margaret Birnbaum and Crispin Birnbaum of Mass.; and many friends. A memorial service will take place June 18 at Kendal at Hanover. Donations may be made to Wellesley College, the Cadbury Fund at Kendal at Hanover, or a charity of one's choosing. Mrs. Birnbaum's ashes will be interred in the Grove Hill Cemetery in October. Thomas L. Cornman Thomas L. Cornman Sr., 68, of Parker and formerly of Vowinckel, died late Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born April 5, 1937, at Mosgrove, he was the son of the late Ernest "Red" and Mary Jane John Cornman Sr. Mr. Cornman was a retired truck driver. He was an active fisherman and camper. He was married Aug. 16, 1985, to the former Katherine Shoemaker who preceded him in death April 25, 1995. Mr. Cornman is survived by five daughters, one son, several brothers, one sister and several grandchildren. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Borland Funeral Home, Inc., Leeper. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor of Greenwood United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Kathryn L. Crispin Kathryn L. Crispin, 94, of Butler and formerly of Marienville, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1910, in Byromtown, Marienville, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maude V. Hummel Frazier. Mrs. Crispin lived in Marienville all her life except for the past eight years. She was a housewife and attended the Methodist church. Mrs. Crispin enjoyed her spending time with her family and playing cards. She was married Dec. 2, 1933, to Park E. Crispin Sr. who preceded her in death April 3, 1976. Mrs. Crispin is survived by a daughter, Rae Seybert of Butler; a son, Park E. Crispin Jr. of Marienville; two brothers, John W. Frazier Jr. of Frewsburg, N.Y. and Thomas W. Frazier of Warren; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Frazier; a sister, Mildred Rodgers; and a grandson, Gerald Seybert. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Richter officiating. Interment will be in the Frost Cemetery, in the village of Pigeon, RD #2 Marienville. Edna M. Deemer Edna M. Deemer, 80, of Wilson Avenue, Clarion, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at her residence. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton, 57, of Leeper, died Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2005, at Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Dec. 18, 1947, in Fulton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Lilly Buehrer Beltz. Mrs. Maxton was known for her community service as a former Girl Scout leader and as an EMT with the Farmington Area Ambulance Service. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion. She was a fun-loving grandmother and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Maxton was married March 4, 1966, to George F. Maxton III who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly Schmader and her husband Jake of Lucinda and Diane Roy and her husband Tim of Indiana; a son James Maxton and his wife Tracy of Leeper; three brothers, James, John and Robert Beltz, all of Ohio; five sisters, Thelma Greutman, Leuetta Sullivan, Jean Schnitkey and Betty Pace, all of Ohio, and Leona Honeck of South Carolina; and nine grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maxton was preceded in death by a brother, David and three sisters, Martha, Margaret and Geraldine. Private funeral services will be held with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion officiating. The family suggest memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Borland Funeral Home, Inc., Leeper. William D. "Billy" McLendon William D. "Billy" McLendon, 64, of Lamartine, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at UPMC Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 11, 1941, in Oil City, he was the son of William and Leah Jane Master McLendon. Mr. McLendon was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Lamartine where he rang the bell, took the offering and served as greeter. He had perfect Sunday school attendance for 33 years. He enjoyed a number of activities such as bowling, Special Olympics, mowing the yard, spending time with his nieces, household chores, outdoor activities and giving presents. He was fond of dancing and music, family gatherings and holiday festivities. He loved family pets and their care. Mr. McLendon was a special person with a great sense of humor. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by a sister, Jacqueline Beam and her husband Daryl; two brothers, Randy McLendon and his wife Molly and Robert McLendon; four nieces, Shannon and Heather Beam and Kennedy and Reagan McLendon; a great-niece, Chloee Beam, all of Lamartine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. McLendon was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pepper Petsinger, pastor of the Salem United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salem United Church of Christ, Lamartine 16375. George Thomas "Joe" Reott George Thomas "Joe" Reott, 82, of Clarion died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at La Casa Nostra in Guadalajara, Mexico, due to complications from a lengthy illness. Born March 19, 1923, in Knox, he was a son of Thomas and Almeda Reott of Knox. Mr. Reott was employed for many years as a journeyman printer for The Clarion News and for The Derrick and Venango Newspapers in Oil City. Mr. Reott was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Marie Rankin of Brookville; a son, Edward Allen Reott and his long-time companion, Marcy Underdahl, of Price, Utah; two grandchildren, Jason Adam Reott of Brookville, and Stacie Marie Wolbert of Clarion; and two great-grandchildren, Damon Wolbert and Dillon Wolbert, both of Clarion. Also surviving are two sisters, Mae Byers and Alberta Slaugenhaupt; an uncle, Dana McCall; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reott was preceded in death by his wife, Lavina Belle (Gal) Reott; a daughter, Judy Ann Culberson; a brother, Charles Reott; and a sister, Katherine Reott. There will be no services.

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/GaB.2ACE/633 Message Board Post: Could someone do an obituary lookup for the following couple. According to the SSDI, they were living in Shippenville, PA. William was born 7/20/1893 in Wisconsin and died April, 1979. He was married to Helen. She was born July 29, 1900 and died March 26, 1968. Appreciate your help with this. Diane

The Derrick, May 6, 2005: John Daniel Berlin, Knight Town Road, Shippenville Margaret R. Berrett, 3678 Georgetown Road, Polk Thelma B. Daugherty, Franklin, formerly of Old Route 8, Polk Dorothy Maxton, Leeper William D. "Billy" McLendon, Lamartine John Daniel Berlin John Daniel Berlin, 78, of Knight Town Road, Shippenville, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 26, 1926, in Elk Township, Clarion County, he was the son of George W. and Elizabeth L. Botts Berlin. He was a 1944 graduate of Shippenville High School. Mr. Berlin then joined the U.S. Navy where he served until his retirement in 1967. During his tours of duty, he saw action in World War II and the Korean War, serving aboard the USS Philadelphia, USS Norfolk, USS Dewey and the USS Manchester. At the time of his retirement, he was senior chief fire control technician for the ship's missile systems. He received the following commendations: World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Medal, China Service Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia clasp, Korean Service Medal with three stars, United Nations Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), National Defense Medal with Bronze Star and Combat Action Medal. Following his Navy retirement, Mr. Berlin worked for 15 years for the Civil Service in missile systems at Fort Hueneme, Calif. He again retired and move back to his beloved Pennsylvania in 1982, settling near Shippenville. Mr. Berlin became involved in many area charities and organizations. He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shippenville where he served on the church council and was always available for any work that was needed at the church. He was a member of the Knox Lions Club, served as past King Lion, chaired the membership committee and chaired the eye screening program at local schools. In recognition of his service to the Lions, he was awarded the "Melvin Jones" Award which is the highest award in Lionism. Mr. Berlin was involved for many years in the Grange where he held several district offices. He originally was with Prosperity Grange near Shippenville before transferring to Murphy Grange near Sligo. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to Edenburg Lodge No. 550, F. & A.M. in Knox. Mr. Berlin served on the board of directors for the Knox Library and as a trustee, represented both the Lions Club and Elks Township with that organization. He enjoyed gardening, mowing his lawn and sewing, donating many articles to various charities. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the many birds and animals that came to his back yard. Surviving are two sisters, Anna C. Ekis of Shippenville and Helen L. Parker of Clarion; two brothers, Jacob L. Berlin of Shawneetown, Ill., and Floyd W. Berlin of Gainesville, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom referred to him lovingly as "Uncle John." In addition to his parents, Mr. Berlin was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick A. Berlin; and his beloved dog, "Rusty." The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville, officiating. Interment, with full military honors accorded by the Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post of Knox, will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion County Humane Society, Route 322 West, Shippenville, 16254, or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Margaret R. Berrett Margaret R. Berrett, 80, of 3678 Georgetown Road, Polk, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born June 10, 1924, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Anton and Mary Niehl Ribic. Mrs. Berrett retired as a clerk in the shipping department at Westinghouse. She attended St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mrs. Berrett enjoyed gardening, sewing and crocheting. She was married Oct. 14, 1959, to George Berrett, who died June 23, 2002. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Jeanne) Saban of Lake Tapawingo, Mo., and Mrs. Ken (Esther) Tweede of Independence, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Catherine Galket of North Huntingdon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Berrett was preceded in death by one brother, Tony Ribic; and two sisters, Marie McCracken and Ann Yenchi. Services will be held in St. Patrick Church at a date to be announced. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Church. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Thelma B. Daugherty Thelma B. Daugherty, 96, of Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, formerly of Old Route 8, Polk, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005. Born Dec. 1, 1908, in Victory Township, she was the daughter of Byron and Lizzie Hovis Blair. She was a graduate of Rouseville High School. Mrs. Daugherty was a homemaker. She was married to Elton "Ace" Daugherty, who died June 14, 1978. Surviving are a niece and her husband, Thelma and Bruce Brooks of Old Route 8, with whom she lived for three years prior to residing at Sugar Creek Station. Also surviving are several other nieces and great-nieces and great-nephews; and one sister, Vera Rowand of Florida. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Daugherty was preceded in death by one sister, Cleone Cross; and two brothers, Carl Blair and Clair "Pete" Blair. There will be no visitation. The Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, Clintonville, is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Dorothy Maxton Dorothy Maxton, 57, of Leeper, died Thursday, May 5, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. The Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. William D. 'Billy' McLendon William D. "Billy" McLendon, 64, of Lamartine, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in UPMC, Pittsburgh. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, May 5, 2005: John D. Berlin, Knight Town Road, Shippenville Violet M. Rankin, Williams, Ore., formerly of Oil City Betty J. Sedwick, Parker, Fertigs native Mary Belle Sloneker, 85 Glenview Ave., Oil City Mary Elizabeth Vultanski, Franklin, formerly of Beaver Falls John D. Berlin John D. Berlin, 78, of Knight Town Road, Shippenville, died Wednesday afternoon, May 4, 2005, at his home following a lengthy illness. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Violet M. Rankin Violet M. Rankin, 82, of Williams, Ore., formerly of Oil City, survived by a sister-in-law, Joyce Rankin, an uncle and his wife, Robert and Mary Herman, and a special friend, Mary Helen Mead, all of Oil City, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Three Rivers Community Hospital. Betty J. Sedwick Betty J. Sedwick, 84, of Parker, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, of natural causes. Born June 2, 1920, in Fertigs, Venango County, she was the daughter of Byron and Nora Perry Boocks. Mrs. Sedwick was employed for many years at the former Corso's Market in Parker and later worked for the former W.A. Moyer and Sons Level Vial Works in Parker. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Six Points, near Eau Claire, where she was active in many duties of the church. Mrs. Sedwick was long recognized for her ability to bake lemon pies that were featured at the monthly fund-raising dinners at the church. She was married Aug. 7, 1939, to the Rev. Wilbert "Bill" Sedwick, who died April 21, 2001. A devout Christian, Mrs. Sedwick worked along side her husband in his lifelong ministry throughout western Pennsylvania in the Church of God of Prophecy. She served many years as the head cook at the summer youth camps at the Cowansville location of the Church of God of Prophecy. While a patient at Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, she was found daily visiting and praying with residents as long as her health permitted. She was an outstanding grandmother and great-grandmother to those young folks in any manner she could as a model. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (June) McKee of Parker, Mrs. Bogan (Cookie) Goughler of Reno, Venango County, and Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Bowser of Parker; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Dwight Boocks of Fertigs; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary, in 1985 and a granddaughter, Amanda Goughler, in 1994; two sisters, Montez Davis and Mary Van Cleve; and two brothers, Frank and Thomas Boocks. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Church of God of Prophecy in Six Points. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. C. Jay Croyle and the Rev. Jack Sallee, officiating. Interment will be in Scrubgrass Cemetery. Mary Belle Sloneker Mary Belle Sloneker, 57, of 85 Glenview Ave., Oil City, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in UPMC, Pittsburgh. She had lived in the Pittsburgh area most of her life. Born July 6, 1947, in Monongahela Township, Greene County, she was the daughter of Norma Elaine Walsh Sloneker and the late Thomas Edward Sloneker. Ms. Sloneker enjoyed camping, gardening, bingo, karaoke, traveling and making people laugh. Surviving are her mother, Norma Elaine Sloneker of Oil City; two daughters, Patricia Hack and Holly Oakes, both of Oil City; two sons, John Klem of Oil City and James Romanias and his wife, Stacey, of Cranberry; eight grandchildren, Mary Hack, Ronnie Hack and William Hack, all of Oil City, Khya DeMarco and Helena Orner, both of Oil City, Jessie Romanias and Hailey Romanias, both of Cranberry, and Owen Klem of Oil City. She also is survived by one brother, Donald W. Sloneker of Walnut Bend; three sisters, Bonnie Lee Klem and husband, John, of Walnut Bend and Chrisinda Sue Sloneker and Florence Belle Sloneker, both of Pittsburgh. Ms. Sloneker was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Patricia Ann Sloneker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Emigh, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to the family. Mary Elizabeth Vultanski Mary Elizabeth Vultanski, 93, of Franklin, formerly of Beaver Falls, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born Oct. 23, 1911, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of Gasper and Helen Dlhos Terek. Mrs. Vultanski was a member of the Christian Mothers & Christ the Divine Teacher Church in Chippewa. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Sigmund Vultanski, preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are her daughter, Helen Callaghan and her husband, Max, of Franklin; a son-in-law, William Johnson of Beaver Falls and Virginia; six grandchildren, Max Callaghan of El Dorado Hills, Calif., Mary Nykyforuk of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Davis Callaghan of Concord, Ohio, Jennifer McCormick of Manahawkin, N.J., Christine Johnson of Richardsville, Va., and Colette Meyring of Claudville, Va.,; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister Ann Lapic of New Brighton; a brother, Daniel Terek of Valencia; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Vultanski was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Johnson; and a grandson, Daniel Callaghan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Spratt Funeral Home, 1901 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ the Divine Teacher Church, Chippewa. Interment will follow in St. Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery, Chippewa Township. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of Christ the Divine Teacher Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, 15010; The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, 16323; or to St. Patrick Church or School, 952 Buffalo St., Franklin, 16323.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Neely, Best, Way Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1295 Message Board Post: If you are still looking for info on Elsie I did some hunting for her family in the census. In 1870 Her parents B.F. Neely is 26, Sarah is 24, brother Elmer E is 6, and "Elcy" is 2. I don't find them again until 1900 (no 1890 census) In the 1900 census the birth dates are recorded. In Beaver Twp. Benjamin F Neely was born May 1841, Sarah, June 1845 and the couple had been married 36 years, had 3 children and 2 were still living. Living with them are their grandchildren: Lotta Best, Feb 1883, and Grover C. Best, born March 1885. In 1910, Frank B. Neely is 66, Sara is 64, Cleve G. Best, grandson is 25, Lottie Best, granddaughter is 27 listed as divorced (?) and great-granddaughter Rachele M Edinger is 6 yrs old. No sign of Elsie (in the online index) until 1930 in Richland Twp where she is with Benjamin F. Way, age 68, Elsie is 62. He had been married at age 37 and she at age 31 (census info.) In 1870 and 1880, Ben Way is living with his parents John and Sarah. There is no sign of Dollie or Oliver in the index but they may have been born and died between census years.

Does anyone out there happen to be researching Philip C. Clover and Agnes Blanche Reese? If you have any information about them, please contact me. I have information on all of their sons but I don't know who the daughter married. Can anyone help me out? Does anyone have an obituary for Philip? He died in 1919 but he didn't have an obit in the Clarion Democrat. June Byrne Junebyr@aol.com or Junebyr@yahoo.com Daytona Beach, FL

The Derrick, May 4, 2005: Timothy F. Hinds, North East, formerly of Oil City Floyd Andrew Orr, Dayton, Tenn., formerly of Van Betty Sedwick, Parker Timothy F. Hinds Timothy F. Hinds, 56, of Williams Road, North East, formerly of Oil City, died Monday, May 2, 2005, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born Nov. 24, 1948, in Oil City, he was the son of Tillie Heider Hinds of Erie and the late Francis W. Hinds. Mr. Hinds received an associate degree from Penn State-Behrend. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Hinds was a service representative for 32 years for Unisys, formerly the Burroughs Corp. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and woodworking. Mr. Hinds was a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 35 years, Linda M. Heath Hinds; two daughters, Cheri M. and Christine A. Hinds, both of North East; a son, Timothy D. Hinds of Erie; and three grandchildren, Alexis, Gabrielle and Devin Hinds of Erie. He also is survived by a sister, Nancy Eichelsdorfer and her husband, David, of Erie; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and a dear friend, Thomas G. Barnett Sr. of North East. In addition to his father, Mr. Hinds was preceded in death by a niece and nephew, Kathleen and Jeffery Eichelsdorfer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the A. Brugger & Sons Funeral Home, 845 E. 38th St. at Pine Avenue, Erie. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Gregory Church, North East. Interment will be in St. Gregory Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Erie City Mission, 1017 French St., Erie, 16501; St. Gregory Church Building Fund, 136 W. Main St., North East, 16428; or to the VA Hospice Program, 135 E. 38th St., Erie, 16504. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com. Floyd Andrew Orr Floyd Andrew Orr, 70, of Dayton, Tenn., formerly of Van, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tenn. Mr. Orr retired as a truck driver for Kraft Concrete, Quaker State and Pennzoil in Oil City. He was married to the former Betty Tarr of Van and she survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Rebecca London and husband, Joe, of Emlenton, Terri Morrison and Cindy Porter, both of Strattanville, and Violet Gratton of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, John Orr and wife, Sharon, of Dayton, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Milford Orr and Charles Orr, both of Michigan; two sisters, Helen Whitling of Van and Pearl Umstead of Rouseville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Orr was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Florence Louella Sheffler Orr; a brother, Richard Orr; and two sisters, Annabelle Orr and Dorthy Hovis. Memorials may be made to Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tenn., 37321, or to a charity of one's choice. The Coulter Garrison Funeral Home in Dayton, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. Betty Sedwick Betty Sedwick of Parker, widow of the Rev. Wilbert "Bill" Sedwick, died Tuesday evening, May 3, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Parker, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will

The Derrick, May 3, 2005: Eleanor I. Hartman, Route 208, Shippenville Ernest Robert Lampert, Grandview Road, Oil City Eleanor I. Hartman Eleanor I. Hartman, 80, of Route 208, Shippenville, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville, where she had resided since 1999. Born Nov. 19, 1924, in Knighttown, she was the daughter of Thomas and Donna Beane Knight. She was a graduate of Shippenville High School. Mrs. Hartman had worked at Gallagher's Pharmacy and Rea & Derrick Pharmacy in Clarion and later retired from IU 6 in Clarion. She was a member of the Shippenville United Methodist Church where she was active with the choir, Vacation Bible School and the WSCS. Mrs. Hartman was a member of the Keystone High School Music Association, the Knox Community Choir and the Shippenville Civic Club. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and was a judge of elections for Elk Township for several years. She received a certificate for 50 consecutive years of voting. Mrs. Hartman enjoyed gardening, flowers, baking, quilting, fishing trips to Canada and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married June 12, 1942, to Donald E. Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Joyce Hummel and husband, Lavier, of Sligo and Beverly Gatesman of Knox; two sons, Martin Hartman and wife, Darlene, of Shippenville RD and John Hartman of Shippenville; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Jean Bickel of Cranberry; a brother, Dwight Knight of Shippenville RD; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hartman was preceded in death by a son, Donald R. "Donnie" Hartman; a grandson, Allan Galbraith; a great-granddaughter, Lydia Janecek; two sisters, June Knight and Evelyn Wood; and a brother, Dean Knight. 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 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Shippenville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Tim Bowser, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Knight Family Cemetery at Shippenville RD. The family suggests memorials be made to the Shippenville United Methodist Church, Shippenville, 16254. Ernest Robert Lampert Ernest Robert Lampert, 79, of Grandview Road, Oil City, formerly of Louisa, Ky., died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Oct. 13, 1925, in Wisconsin, he was the son of Robert and Erma Gabriel Lampert. Mr. Lampert served in the U.S. Army during World War II, hauling fuel in Germany. He was a truck driver for Sunoco. Mr. Lampert was an avid reader. He was married to Della Dalton, who died in May 1991. Surviving are a son and his wife, Jack R. and Cathy Lampert of Oil City; three grandchildren, William R. Lampert and wife, Christy, of Catlettsburg, Ky., Jackie M. Williams and husband, Scott, of Louisa, Ky., and Rayleen Lampert of Franklin; and three great-grandchildren, William Lampert and Ethan Williams of Kentucky and Cassidy Lampert of North Carolina. He also is survived by two brothers, Raymond Lampert and Jimmy Lampert, both of Marshfield, Mo.; and his friend and caregiver, Cindy Whitmer and family of Oil City, with whom he resided. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Lampert was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Stanley; and a grandson, Jack R. Lampert II. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bole officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery.

My great grand mother was a mary elizabeth painter born in 1831 her fater was suposed to be a John Painter but they were classified as native american. I guess that she is not in the family you are thinking of. She married my Great grandfather Geroge Metzger March 2, 1848 in Tylersburg Pa. Clarion COunty John Metzger

The Derrick, May 2, 2005: Nettie M. Braden, Sligo, formerly of Clarion Henrietta M. Cupples, Butler Nancy Langdon Walsh Fotos, Shippenville Gertrude I. Hays, Polk Robert Bernard 'Bo-Bo' Himes, Strattanville Anne M. Kolobitz, Titusville Harold Eugene Martz, Cooperstown Stanley A. Riggs, Corsica William R. Sellers, Eau Claire Estella V. Sheats, 2 Cornwall St. Nettie M. Braden Nettie M. Braden, 104, of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sligo, formerly of Liberty Street, Clarion, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a lingering illness. Born April 17, 1901, in upper Limestone Township, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Clara McKinley Braden. Ms. Braden graduated in 1920 from Clarion Normal School, now Clarion University of Pennsylvania, earning a bachelor's degree. She earned her master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia and also completed State College extension classes. Ms. Braden taught in the Pittsburgh area until she returned to the family home in 1938. She taught English and reading in Porter Township Consolidated School, Clarion County, until she went to Kittanning to teach reading. Ms. Braden retired as a remedial reading instructor. She was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church of Verona. After her retirement, she attended the Corsica Presbyterian Church. She was lecturer of the Kingsville Grange for several years, and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Strattanville, as well as the Clarion VFW auxiliary. Ms. Braden served a short time with Women's Army Corps. She most recently was a member of the Clarion Historical Society, the American Legion, the auxiliary of the Strattanville post and the Pennsylvania Teachers' Association. Ms. Braden was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Braden, an infant, and Chester M. Braden, a former county commissioner; two sisters, Mrs. Perry (Jennie) Kiser, and Alice Braden; and one niece, Clara Louise Kiser. At Ms. Braden's request, there will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Braden lot at Pisgah Cemetery, Corsica. Henrietta M. Cupples Henrietta M. Cupples, 81, of Butler, died Sunday morning, May 1, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was the widow of Robert Cupples, who died April 18, 2005. Nancy Langdon Walsh Fotos Nancy Langdon Walsh Fotos, 73, of Shippenville, died Saturday morning, April 30, 2005. Born March 28, 1932, in Boston, she was the daughter of John Walsh and Ellen Hobbins, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Fotos was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Boston, and attended the State Teachers College at Boston. She was an elementary teacher aide in the Delaware Valley School District and the Clarion Area School District, where she specialized in teaching reading and mathematics to a variety of foreign students in the Title I program. While at Delaware Valley, she was a charter member and treasurer of the Matamoras-Milford Keystone Community Club. Mrs. Fotos was an avid antique collector and enjoyed shopping for and acquiring a number of unusual items of historical interest. The Nancy L. Fotos Scholarship Award was created in 1993 to annually aide a deserving Clarion-area scholar who was a student in the Title I program and is pursuing a post-secondary program. She was married March 24, 1953, to Joseph P. Fotos, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Stephen and wife, Susan, of Mechanicsburg, Christopher of Manassas, Va., and Jonathan and wife, Jamie, of Arlington, Va.; and two grandchildren, Joseph and Thomas of Mechanicsburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Clarion. Gertrude I. Hays Gertrude I. Hays, 81, of 6167 Sandy Lake-Polk Road, Polk, Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County, died of cancer at 9:40 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, in her home. Born May 7, 1923, in Plummer, Venango County, she was a daughter of Roy H. and Carrie A. Rockafellow Hines. She was a 1943 Rocky Grove High School graduate and a graduate of the former Franklin Business College. In earlier years, she worked at G.C. Murphy Co. and Joy Manufacturing, both in Franklin. Mrs. Hays was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Sandy Lake, and was baptized in June 1959. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Mrs. Hays was a member of the former Franklin Rambler's Motorcycle Club. She was married June 14, 1952, to James C. Hays, who survives at home. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Delnora) Miller of Washington, Pa.; three sons, Richard J. Hays and wife, Patricia, of Shippenville, Donald D. Hays and wife, Sherrie, of Franklin, and David C. Hays of Polk; six grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Bruner of Cooperstown and Mrs. Daryle (Mabel) Huff of Cooperstown; and one brother, Paul Hines and wife, Gerry, of Cooperstown. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter-in-law, Roberta R. Hays; one sister, Twila Horton; and two brothers, David Hines and Jake Hines. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99, Franklin St., Stoneboro. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3481 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake, with Dennis Strain of Franklin Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Interment will follow in Old Sandy Cemetery, Polk. Robert Bernard "Bo-Bo" Himes Robert Bernard "Bo-Bo" Himes, 80, of C-L School Road, Strattanville, died Saturday morning, April 30, 2005, at Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville, where he resided for the past 15 months. Born June 1, 1924, in Brockway, he was the son of the Rev. Bernard Charles Himes, who died in 1961, and Alice Mae Walton Himes, who died in 1977. Mr. Himes worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion for 45 years, retiring in 1987. He was a World War II veteran, having served in India, Burma and the Pacific Theater of Operations. Mr. Himes was a Private First Class in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He earned a Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, one Bronze Star and the Victory Medal. Mr. Himes enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was married April 1948 to Lena Franceschi, who preceded him in death in 1986. Mr. Himes then married Alice M. Siverling Spader, September 1991. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Brenda Sue and husband, Larry, Nicely of Strattanville, and David A. and wife, Lori, Himes, of Lewisburg; four step-children, Deborah A. Stewart of Brookville, Tammie H. Kerr and husband, Donald, of Punxsutawney, John C. Spader of Marion Center and James S. Spader of Punxsutawney; two grandchildren, Aaron Himes and Jonathon Himes, both of Lewisburg; six step-grandchildren, Chad Stewart of Emerickville, Heather Stewart of Grove City, Shannon Kerr of Punxsutawney, Christopher and Lisa Kerr of Coolspring and Kristen McAdams of Punxsutawney; and one step-great-grandchild, Xiamara Kerr of Coolspring. Also surviving are three brothers, Charles Himes and wife, Margaret, of Clarion, the Rev. George Himes and wife, Frances, of Kennerdell, and Donald Himes and wife, Julie, of Florida; two sisters, Alice M. Marvin and husband, Edward, of Seneca, and Shirley Crauss and husband, Leonard, of North Carolina; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Himes of Kennerdell. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Himes was preceded in death by three brothers, the Rev. Thomas Himes and wife, Dorothy, Alvin Himes and the Rev. Raymond Himes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Friends also may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in Asbury United Methodist Church, Strattanville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Kurt Knobel, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow in Asbury Church Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church memorial fund, Strattanville, 16258. Anne M. Kolobitz Anne M. Kolobitz, 85, of 313 E. Elm St., Titusville, a resident of Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville for the past 15 months, died at 7:52 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Titusville Area Hospital. Born on Sept. 28, 1919, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Josephine Cotterman Wujcik. Mrs. Kolobitz was 1938 Oil City High School graduate. She was a member of St. Walburga Church, Titusville, and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Mrs. Kolobitz enjoyed her plants, sewing and needlework. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was married May 16, 1942, in Oil City to Joseph J. Kolobitz. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1995. Surviving are a son, James J. Kolobitz and wife, Andrea, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Kathleen Mayer and husband, Robert, of Titusville; two grandchildren, Robert and Scott Mayer; three brothers, Joseph Wujcik and wife, Betty, of Seneca, Theodore "Ted" Wujcik and wife, Lottie, and Richard Wujcik and wife, Norma, all of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kolobitz was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters, Helen Gates and Mary Hajec; and two brothers-in-law, George Gates and Blair Hajec. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gordon B. Garret Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil service will be recited at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Friends also may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Walburga Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. D.G. Davis, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Catharine Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. Harold Eugene Martz Harold Eugene Martz, 63, of 110 Edgewood Drive, Cooperstown, died April 29, 2005, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born May 30, 1941, in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of Jay and Erma Powell Martz. Mr. Martz retired as a laborer for National Fuel Gas Co. in Oil City. He belonged to Cooperstown, Ringgold and New Bethlehem volunteer fire departments. Mr. Martz was a charter member of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department. He also belonged to the Oil City Moose Lodge and the Polish National Alliance. Surviving are his mother; one son, Michael Martz of Hunterville, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Daniel Martin (Betty) Miller of Arizona, and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Heyer of Redbank, N.J.; and two brothers, Raymond (Patricia) Martz of New Bethlehem, and Earl "Jim" (Janet) Martz of New Bethlehem. Mr. Martz was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Alcorn Funeral Home, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joan Rousseaux, pastor of Ringgold United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Ringgold Cemetery, Ringgold. Stanley A. Riggs Stanley A. Riggs, 87, of Corsica, died Saturday morning, April 30, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born May 7, 1917, in West Virginia, he was a son of Spence A. and Alice Riggs. He was retired from Cook Forest State Park. Mr. Riggs was of the Protestant faith. He was married in 1975 Emma Fulle who died in 1978. Mr. Riggs was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, William; and one sister Hazel Shirey. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in funeral home with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Clarion. Interment will follow in Cook Forest cemetery. William R. Sellers Jr. William R. Sellers Jr., 64, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly Friday evening, April 29, 2005, at the United Community Hospital emergency room in Grove City. He was the husband of Patricia Long Sellers. Estella V. Sheats Estella V. Sheats, 77, of 2 Cornwall St., died at 10:54 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, at Titusville Area Hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1927, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Harold E. Sheats and Eva Edna Brown Sheats, both of whom preceded her in death. Ms. Sheats attended Oil City schools and lived in the Oil City area most of her life. She had previously worked at the old Arlington Hotel and Holiday Inn, last working in the laundry department of the Oil City Hospital. Ms. Sheats was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included watching WWF wrestling, NASCAR and soap operas. She also loved animals and enjoyed fishing. Ms. Sheats is survived by a brother and his wife, Ronald E. and Carol Sheats of Oil City; a sister, Doris Smith of Oil City; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hutchinson Funeral Home, 210 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor of Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Lamey Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Painter, Dunkle, Rogers, Guiher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/632 Message Board Post: I'm seeking info on the Painters who lived in Perry and Licking Townships and connecting lines. Joseph Painter born about 1788 moved to the area by 1820 and lived there until at least 1870 and had children; Joseph, Margaret w/o Peter Dunkle, Jacob m. Mary Dunkle, Elizabeth w/o John Henry Rodgers, and 3 daughters, one may by Phemie Guiher of Perry Twp.Joseph's father was George Painter of Washington Twp., Westmoreland County who died there in 1817.

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/1294 Message Board Post: I'm looking for the obit. of William Sprague PHILLIPPI who died Nov. 21, 1957 in Salem Twp. Buried in Crossroads Bethany Cemetery. William was b: Oct 4, 1896, Sykesville, son of Asa S. Phillippi and Mary Sprague Phillippi. He was married to Mary Ruth MAYS. One son: John Paul Phillippi.

The Derrick, April 29, 2005: Mary B. Altman, DuBois, Clarion native Paul Leroy Carnathan, Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Nathan Warren Gourley, New Bethlehem Ronald L. Krauss, Suffield, Conn., formerly of Clarion Evelyn A. Kohlman Slack, Macungie, formerly of Oil City Christopher Isaac Niederriter, Venus Ida B. Ace Shoup, Emlenton Donald Stover Shumaker, New Bethlehem Mary B. Altman Mary B. Altman, 91, of 409 E. Sheridan Ave., DuBois, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at her residence. She lived in Emporium from 1936 until 1978 when she moved to DuBois. Born July 24, 1913, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Samuel A. and Grace Master Carroll. She was a 1932 graduate of St. Petersburg High School. Mrs. Altman had worked at the Devlund Pharmacy in Emporium. She was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church in DuBois since 1979. While in Emporium, she was a member of the United Methodist Church, a charter member of the WSCS and a member of the Lydia Circle. She was a member since 1948 of the Emporium Chapter No. 101, Order of Eastern Star, and was a Golden Star. During World War II, Mrs. Altman was a local member of the War Finance Committee, selling war bonds. Mrs. Altman was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, square dancing and spending time at "Romar Lodge," a summer home located near Stevenson Dam in Cameron County. She was married Aug. 24, 1933, to Roy F. Altman, who died March 10, 1978. Surviving are a daughter, Eleanor "Ellie" Klees of DuBois; two grandsons, Daniel Klees and Douglas Klees; and three great-grandchildren, John Klees, Michael Klees and Sarah Parker. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. George (Hazel) Kinchen of Jamestown, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Anna Marie Snyder and Margaret Carroll; and two nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Altman was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Melaney and Goldie Shoup, and one brother, Howard Carroll. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., 142 W. Long Ave., DuBois, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Lakeside United Methodist Church, DuBois. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Robert Zilhaver and the Rev. Dick Burns officiating. Interment will follow in Gilmore Cemetery, Sinnemahoning. Memorials may be made to the Capital Campaign at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 First St., DuBois, 15801, or in support of Missionaries, Ron and Bonnie Hipwell, in care of the Lakeside Church. On-line tributes can be made at www.mem.com. Paul Leroy Carnathan Paul Leroy Carnathan, 75, of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2005, in the intensive care unit of Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 5, 1930, he was the son of Dale and Ruth Gourley Carnathan. He was a 1947 graduate of Union High School, Rimersburg. Mr. Carnathan was a member of the U.S. Army as a gunner in the 155th Howitzer Co. Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. He worked for General Electric in Erie and attended cabinetry-making school. Mr. Carnathan was a member and served as president of Union Local 441 in Knox. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Rimersburg. Mr. Carnathan enjoyed being with his family, farming, gardening, woodworking and camping. His wife of 51 years, the former Martha Kay Mortimer, survives. Also surviving are three sons and their wives, Eric and Susan Carnathan of Rimersburg, Randy and Rhonda Carnathan of Latrobe and Steve and Marge Carnathan of Rimersburg; eight grandchildren, Adrian, Alex and wife, Mindy, and Mitch of Rimersburg, Curtis and Jordan of Latrobe, Jessica, Alicia and Jacob, all of Rimersburg; and one great-grandson, Hunter, of Rimersburg. He also is survived by four sisters, Betty Walter of Loveland, Conn., Lucille Kifer and husband, Everett, of Clarion, Eve Trainer and husband, Jerry, of Clarion and Jane Reed of Rimersburg; many nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Della Carnathan of Rimersburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carnathan was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Paul Carnathan, in 1963; one sister, Gladys Eddy; and one brother, Gary Carnathan. Private funeral services were held Thursday in the Varner Funeral Home in Rimersburg with the Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the New Bethlehem Church of God, officiating. Interment was in Rimersburg Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the ceremonial squads of the Rimersburg VFW and the Rimersburg American Legion Post. The family requests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Nathan Warren Gourley Nathan Warren Gourley, 23, of New Bethlehem, died early Thursday, April 28, 2005, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Nov. 15, 1981, in Brookville, he was the son of Larry P. and Janet Hetrick Gourley of New Bethlehem. He was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School where he was a great athlete in wrestling, football and track. Mr. Gourley worked for G&G Gas of which he was part owner. He enjoyed mountain climbing with his brothers, motorcycle riding, skiing, traveling and caving. He loved family get-togethers and his many good friends. He also had a love of working with wood and carpentry. Mr. Gourley was fun loving and took good care of his grandparents and nieces. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers and their wives, Scott P. and Ember Gourley and Eric N. and Heather Gourley, all of New Bethlehem; one sister, Wendy Gourley of New Bethlehem and her fiance, Scott Smith; and seven nieces, Sarah, Samantha, Suzannah, Emily, Megan, Clara and Mia. He also is survived by his grandparents, Jim and Fern Gourley and Gladys Hetrick, all of New Bethlehem; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his girlfriend, Chelsea McKinney of St. Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Warren Hetrick. Friend may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Leatherwood Church on Olean Trail and Church Road, Porter Township, Clarion County, with the Rev. Rob Folen, interim pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Leatherwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nathan Gourley Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Northwest Savings Bank, 301 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Ronald L. Krauss Ronald L. Krauss, 70, of Suffield, Conn., formerly of Bourbonnais, Ill., died Monday, April 25, 2005, in St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. Born May 15, 1934, in Clarion, he was the son of Russell and Zelma Wentling Krauss. He was a graduate of Clarion High School and received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1955 from Penn State. Mr. Krauss served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950s. He worked for the Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., retiring with more than 40 years of service. Mr. Krauss was a member of the First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Suffield, Conn. He was an avid reader and history buff and loved music and the outdoors . Surviving are his wife, Patricia, of 45 years; two sons, Kevin Krauss and Linda Keene of Enfield, Conn., and Paul Krauss and wife, Stella, of DuBai, United Arab Emirates; and four grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Michael and Nicholas. He also is survived by a sister, Martha Weidner of Turbotville; a brother and his wife, Paul and Mary Krauss of Olympia, Wash.; several nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Clara Jones of Suffield. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 81 High St., Suffield. Interment will be private at the request of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the music program of First Church of Christ, Suffield, Conn., or to St. John United Church of Christ, 1045 W. River St., Kankakee, Ill., where he was a longtime member. Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St., Suffield, Conn., is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com. Christopher Isaac Niederriter Christopher Isaac Niederriter, infant son of Fred J. and Brenda Smalley Niederriter, 696 Old State Route 157, Venus, was stillborn Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, James Golden and Jason Niederriter, and one sister, Hannah Niederriter, all at home; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John S. "Jack" and Josephine L. Niederriter; and maternal grandparents, Billy O. and Shirley I. Smalley. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ida B. Ace Shoup Ida B. Ace Shoup, 79, of Emlenton-Clintonville Road, Emlenton, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after a brief illness. Born March 11, 1926, in Big Ben, Scrubgrass Township, she was the daughter of William G. and Margaret B. Murray Ace. She was a 1944 graduate of Emlenton High School. Mrs. Shoup was a member of the Scrubgrass Stone Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting and knitting. Mrs. Shoup was married in Emlenton June 15, 1947, to Donald R. Shoup, who died June 20, 2004. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) Gerstner of Emlenton; three grandchildren, Jeff Adams and Jodi Black of Knox, Mrs. Dan (Dawn) Fletcher of Emlenton and Brian Moore and wife, Heidi, of Harrisville; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shoup was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha F. Moore, Aug. 31, 2001; four brothers, Clarence, Donald, Melvin and Charles Ace; and one sister, Erma Lawrence. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave. at Walnut Street, Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clara Kohlmeyer, pastor of the Big Bend United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Big Bend Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. Donald Stover Shumaker Donald Stover Shumaker, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1932, in Armstrong County, he was the son of Howard and Helen Doverspike Smumaker. Mr. Shumaker was a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force where he won numerous B-52 bomber flight competitions After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked in hotel management and most recently worked at WalMart in Clarion. Mr. Shumaker was a member of the Oakland Church of God in Distant and held membership in the VFW, American Legion and Eagles Club, all of New Bethlehem. Surviving are his wife, Kyong Park Shumaker; two daughters, Kelly Slominski of Minto, N.D., and Kimberly Shumaker of Houston, Texas; and three grandsons, Dylan Slominski, Trevor Slominski and Drew Slominski, all of Minto, N.D. He also is survived by two brothers, Willard Shumaker of Distant and Jay Shumaker of Barnesville, Ohio; and four sisters, Marguerite Marsiglio of Jeannette, Pauline Heilman of East Brady, Janet Carlos of Greensburg and Mary Jane Everett of Florida. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shumaker was preceded in death by two brothers, William Shumaker and Clyde "Pete" Shumaker. There will be no visitation. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn A. Slack Evelyn A. Slack, 85, of Macungie, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. Born in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Alyce Davis Kohlman. Mrs. Slack was a member for many years of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City. She did volunteer work in Oil City for the Oil City Library, museum, YWCA, Belles Lettres Club, Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Meals on Wheels and the American Red Cross. Surviving are a sister, Phyllis Vogan of Allentown, and seven nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Slack was preceded in death by three sisters, Winnes Hynes, M. Neta Kohlman and Lovina Schwakopf. Friends may call from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Bethany United Methodist Cemetery, Wescosville.

The Derrick, April 28, 2005: Gladys Chandler Haynes, Taft, Calif., formerly of Marienville and Lake Lucy Benjamin Hess "Benny" Heeter, Turkey City Harold Wayne Lehner, Reigle School Road, Rimersburg, formerly of Kittanning Albert Glen Miles, East Brady Edwin W. "Skip" Minich Jr., Carnegie, formerly of Oil City James H. Settlemire Jr., Oil City Brian E. Stallsmith, Hillsboro Betty E. Rhoades, getting it right Chandler Haynes Gladys Chandler Haynes, 65, of Taft, Calif., formerly of Marienville and Lake Lucy, mother of Walter "Duke" Chandler of Pleasantville and Gloria Watkins of Vowinckel, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in Los Angeles, Calif. Benjamain Hess "Benny" Heeter Benjamin Hess "Benny" Heeter, 62, of Turkey City, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the home of his special friend, Betty McKee in Elderton. Born July 28, 1942, in Oil City, he was the son of the late D.M. Heeter and Rebecca Hess Heeter of Callensburg. Mr. Heeter was a union carpenter for 35 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers Local No. 2274 of Pittsburgh. More recently, he was a principle with his son, Brad, in establishing and operating Heeter Enterprises in Knox. Mr. Heeter attended the Church of God of Prophecy near Rimersburg. He enjoyed working, fishing and driving his 1955 Chevrolet. Surviving are his mother of Callensburg; two sons by his first marriage, Brad Heeter and wife, Jenny, of Lamartine and their sons, Calen, Jacob and Ethan, and Brian Heeter and wife, Michelle, and their son, Colton, of Emlenton RD. Also surviving are two children by another marriage, Ashley Heeter and Austin Heeter of Emlenton. He also is survived by a brother, Timothy Heeter and wife Cheri, of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Heeter was preceded in death by a brother, D. Samuel Heeter in 1990, and an infant son, Matthew Heeter. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy near Rimersburg, officiating. Interment will follow in the Callensburg Cemetery. Harold Wayne Lehner Harold Wayne Lehner, 79, of Reigle School Road, Rimersburg, formerly of Kittanning, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake, Ohio, following an illness. Born Aug. 17, 1925, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late William Scott and Nancy McGee Lehner. Following the death of his mother, he was raised by his father and stepmother, Lois Grafton Lehner. He was a 1942 graduate of Kittanning High School. Following graduation, Mr. Lehner enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 20 years of active duty and 10 years with the Fleet Reserve. During his naval career spanning from 1942 until his retirement in 1972, he served aboard a battle ship, two heavy cruisers, an aircraft carrier and three destroyers. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Lehner was employed for five years at the Pentagon as a staff member of the Chief of Naval Operations. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lehner first was married to Ethel Lehner, who died March 20, 1968. He then married Philys Canady and she died July 5, 1995. Surviving are a cousin, Jean George and husband, Thomas, of Rimersburg; a stepdaughter and husband, Sharon and Richard Focht of Elyria, Ohio; and one brother Joseph Paul Lehner of Carlisle. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Eugene Lehner and an infant, Melvin Lehner. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Kaminski, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Kittanning, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Rimersburg American Legion and the VFW Ceremonial Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, 527 Butler Road, Kittanning, 16201. Albert Glen Miles Albert Glen Miles, 76, of East Brady, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1929, in Meadville, he was the son of Samuel R. and Fannie D. Sherman Miles. He was a 1947 graduate of East Brady High School. Mr. Miles retired in 1994 from Ron Seidle Chevrolet, Clarion, where he was the body shop foreman for 35 years. He also worked for Shriver Bus Co. in Sugarcreek Township as a school bus driver for the Armstrong School District. Mr. Miles was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church where he served as an usher and trustee. He also was a member of the East Brady Volunteer Fire Co. for 56 years and was one of the founding members of the East Brady Area Ambulance Service, serving as a driver for 28 years. Mr. Miles was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting and all types of sports. He was married Feb. 23, 1951, to Bertha Jean "BJ" Hogan, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Judy A. Dibble and Nancy J. Miles, both of Butler; three grandsons, Preston L. Dibble and his fiancee, Mary Fredlake of Morristown, N.J., Justin W. Dibble of Erie and Joshua Glen Dibble serving with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif. He also is survived by a brother, David Gene Miles and wife, Joan, of East Brady and nieces and nephews. Mr. Miles was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St., East Brady, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the East Brady United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Richard Russell, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hemphill Cemetery in Chicora. The family suggests memorials be made to the United Methodist Church. P.O. Box 495, East Brady, 16028, or to the East Brady Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, 16028. Edwin W. 'Skip' Minich Jr. Edwin W. "Skip" Minich Jr., 56, of Carnegie, formerly of Oil City, husband of the former Jean Sandrock of Oil City and brother of Mrs. Joseph (Lillian Ann) Drozdo of Seneca and Robert Minich and wife, Wanda, of Hadley, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh. Brian E. Stallsmith Brian E. Stallsmith, 44, of 206 Capitol Hill Road, Hillsboro, died Sunday morning, April 24, 2005, at his residence. Born Aug. 27, 1960, in Meadville, he was the son of Ralph Ernest and Gladys Fisher Stallsmith. He was a 1979 graduate of Oil City High School and attended Messiah College near Carlisle, graduating with a degree in environmental science. Mr. Stallsmith was a truck driver for Pennsey Supply Co. of Harrisburg. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Stallsmith enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on his car. Surviving are his father, Ralph E. Stallsmith of Franklin; one brother, Bruce A. Stallsmith of Franklin; two sisters, Carole A. Hamilton of Geneva, N.Y., and Deborah J. Ohler of Mount Airy, Md.; two nieces, Jennifer Underwood of Brookfield, Ohio, and Amy Groger of Cochranton and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Mr. Stallsmith was preceded in death by his mother and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Bell Cemetery, Mercer County. James H. Settlemire Jr. James H. Settlemire Jr., 76, of Oil City, died at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 5, 1929, in Oil City, he was the son of James H. Settlemire Sr. and Gertrude Snyder Settlemire. Mr. Settlemire served in the U.S. Army, trained at Fort Belvoir, Va., and served in Korea and Okinawa. He received the Army Occupational Medal. He was retired from Oilwell Supply where he worked as a pipe fitter. Mr. Settlemire was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He also belonged to the VFW, Pulaski Club and the Oil City Lodge No. 363, F. & A.M. Mr. Settlemire enjoyed camping, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great-granddaughters. He was married in Plumer Dec. 27, 1952, to the former Shirley M. Burt, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, James E. and Patricia Settlemire of Oil City and Michael L. and Paula Settlemire of Seneca; two daughters and their husbands, Cathy D. and Harold Silvis and Kimberly A. and William Schettler, all of Ahrensville; nine grandchildren, Tracey Millin of Venus, Amanda Settlemire and Benjamin Rutherford, both of Oil City, Kristi Settlemire, Matthew Settlemire and Sara Settlemire, all of Seneca, Billy Schettler of Ahrensville, Jaime Settlemire of Oil City and Wesley Schettler of Ahrensville; and two great-granddaughters, Briann Millin and Madison Millin, both of Venus. He also is survived by two sisters, Joan Pokay of Oil City and Jane Lehnortt of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Merritt, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Plumer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Leukemia Society. Getting it right - Betty E. Rhodes Betty E. Rhodes, 74, of Stephano Strait, Clarion, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among her survivors is a stepdaughter and husband, Sharon and Lawrence Kavanagh of Maryland. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to the time of services at 11 a.m. Friday in the First United Method8st Church, Clarion.

The Derrick, April 27, 2005: Lucille W. Bauer, Clarkston, Mich., formerly of Clarion and St. Louis, Mo. Leola Mae Chapman, Marshburg Jean R. Lightner, York Marilyn Lee McCoy, Rural Valley William Wayne Nichols, Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Franklin Betty E. Rhodes, Clarion Joanne M. Scott, Pittsfield RR 2, formerly of Franklin Kirsten J. Wierbinski, 721 12th St., Franklin Lucille W. Bauer Lucille W. Bauer, 85, of Clarkston, Mich., formerly of Clarion and St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, April 22, 2005. Her husband, Norman Bauer, preceded her in death along with a son, Kurt Bauer. Surviving are her children, Norman Bauer, Roger Bauer and Jill Auten and husband, Dan; and a granddaughter, Stacey Auten. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Jefferson-Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion Free Library, 644 Main St., Clarion, 16214. The Coats Funeral Home, 3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, Mich., is in charge of arrangements. Leola Mae Chapman Leola Mae Chapman, 78, of 28 Heavens Way, Marshburg, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford. Born Sept. 6, 1926, in Cyclone, she was the daughter of David and Ethelyn Leola Newton Pytcher. Mrs. Chapman was a lifetime resident of the area and was a 1944 graduate of Bradford High School. She worked for the FBI in Washington during World War II, She also worked at J.C. Penney and Jo-Ann Fabric Shop and was owner-operator of Mae's Fabric Shop, all in the Bradford area. Mrs. Chapman was married in Gifford Nov. 18, 1944, to John N. Chapman, who died April 12, 1996. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Morgan of Youngstown, Ohio, Judy Wolcott and husband, Norm, of Gasport, N.Y., and Karen Talboo and husband, Chuck, of Coopersberg; four sons, John Chapman Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Brockport, Dan Chapman and wife, Mary, of Rockland, Jeffrey Chapman and wife, Edith, of King of Prussia and Jim Chapman of Marshburg; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Mary Lou Ross and husband, Mike, of Lewis Run and Jean Pinci of Shippensburg; two brothers, the Rev. Richard Pytcher and wife, Freda, of Lafayette and David Pytcher and wife, Irene, of Ithaca, N.Y., several nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Helen Schillinger. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Colleen Morgan. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home, 33 South Ave., Bradford. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Pytcher, pastor of the Lafayette Evangelical Church and brother of the deceased, officiating. Interment will be in McKean Memorial Park in Lafayette. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Jean R. Ligghtner Jean R. Lightner, 88, of York, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2005, in Misericordia Convalescent Home, York. Born July 1, 1916, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of Horace H. and Mary J. Fletcher Miller. She was a 1934 graduate of Cranberry High School. Mrs. Lightner retired as a nursing assistant from the York Lutheran Retirement Village. She was a former employee of the Record Club of America and South Pine Nightwear. She was a member of the Messiah United Methodist Church in York and was a former member of the York Chapter of the AARP. Her husband, William C. Lightner, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Karl W. and Lois Lightner and Kevin W. and Robin Lightner, all of York; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Glenn Miller of Meadville; and a sister, Mary June Coast of Franklin. Viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today in the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Percy D. Brown officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Messiah United Methodist Church, 1300 N. Beaver St., York, 17404, or to Misericordia Convalescent Home, 998 S. Russell St., York, 17402. The funeral home web address is www.etzweiler.com. Marilyn Lee McCoy Marilyn Lee McCoy, 62, of Rural Valley, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 13, 1943, in Strattanville, she was the daughter of Atwood and Lois Parsons. Mrs. McCoy was employed as a teacher in the New Castle School District and was a substitute teacher in the Armstrong School District. She was a member of the Rural Valley Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Terry McCoy; three children and their spouses, John and Catherine McCoy of Sterling, Va., Jeffrey and Susan McCoy of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Jennifer and William Cogley of Kittanning; and eight grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Luman Parsons of Elyna, Ohio, and John D. Parsons of West Middlesex; and two sisters, Gail Froebel of South Elgin, Ill., and Teresa McIlhattan of Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, George "Bud" Parsons. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Carson/Boyer Funeral Home in Rural Valley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. William McConnell officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rural Valley United Presbyterian Church, 901 Main St., Rural Valley, 16249. William Wayne Nichols William Wayne Nichols, 85, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in Hospice of West Alabama Inpatient Care, Tuscaloosa. He was born in Franklin, the son of David F. and Bertha E. Brown Nichols. Mr. Nichols served two years in the European Theater during World War II. He was an engineering graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and Scabbard and Blade honorary fraternity. Mr. Nichols was employed by B.F. Goodrich Tire Co. for 38 years, working in Akron, Ohio, and Tuscaloosa. He was a devout member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa where he served as children's Sunday school teacher and also as an elder. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Virginia Marwood Nichols; a sister-in-law, Phyllis M. Krepp of Northport, Ala.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gail and Thelma Marwood of Franklin; one niece, Sue Hilton of Franklin; and three nephews, Steven Marwood and wife, Rita, of Linesville, D. James Krepp of Northport, Ala., and David Krepp and wife, Donna, of Tuscaloosa. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Ellen Nichols; and a son, Richard Arnold Nichols. Services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, in the Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Finley C. Patton officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Hill Gardens. The family requests donations be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 113 Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 35401, or to Hospice of West Alabama Inpatient Care, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 35404. Betty E. Rhoades Betty E. Rhodes, 74, of Stephano Strait, Clarion, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 8, 1930, in Piney Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of F. Walter and Adda Stopp Finnefrock. Mrs. Rhodes was a secretary for 17 years for the Clarion Area School District and also was secretary to the United Methodist Administrative Board. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion. Mrs. Rhodes enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved listening to them play the piano and attending her grandson's baseball games. She first was married in 1950 to Donald C. Newell Jr., who died in 1966. She then was married Oct. 10, 1987, to Paul Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Maxwell and husband, Bret, of Clarion; one stepdaughter, Sharon Kavanagh of Maryland; three grandchildren, Brooke, Evan and Tiffany Maxwell; and two stepgrandchildren, Joseph and Andrew Kavanagh. She also is survived by two brothers, Robert Finnefrock and wife, Louise, of Clarion and Jay Finnefrock of Sligo; and two sisters, Hazel Pavlick of Hermitage and Doris Carungi of Clarion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Lane Newell; a brother, Edwin Finnefrock; a sister, Mildred Miller; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Finnefrock. Visitation will be held 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 United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Arnold A. Rhodes and Pastor David Selleck officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, 16232. Joanne M. Scott Joanne M. Scott, 68, of Sanford Road, Pittsfield RR 2, formerly of Franklin, died Monday evening, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born Dec. 16, 1936, in Warren, Pa., she was the daughter of Iilo and Alice Ackley Scott. She has resided in Sanford for past 13 years, moving there from Franklin. Mrs. Scott was a 1954 graduate of Youngsville High School and in 1959 graduated from Clarion Teachers College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She earned her master's degree from Edinboro University. She was as a first-grade school teacher for 35 years, working at Polk Elementary School and for three years in Utica. Mrs. Scott was a lifelong and very active member of Sanford United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Bible study. She also was a member of Eldred Grange and P.S.E.R.S. Mrs. Scott was an avid photography enthusiast and visited the birth and burial places of all the U.S. presidents. She was a Civil War buff, visiting a majority of the Civil War battlefields. She had traveled to Europe, including East Germany, visiting the Berlin Wall. She visited England, Westminster, Scandanavia, the Vatican and Oberammergae where she saw the Passion Play. She was very active in the lives of her nieces and nephews, taking them on trips and to movies. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John (Marcy) White of Sanford; two brothers, Jim Scott and wife, Jean, of Garland, and Charlie Scott of Warren, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Lorraine Stover on May 5, 2002. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hubert-Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 314 N. Main St., Youngsville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Sanford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Culp, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sanford Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Sanford United Methodist Church, Sanford Road, RD 2, Pittsfield, 16340, or to the American Cancer Society, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, Pa. 16365. Kristen Jo Gustafson Wierbinski Kirsten Jo Gustafson Wierbinski, 44, of 721 12th St., Franklin, died unexpectedly Friday, April 22, 2005, in McGee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Born Sept. 27, 1960, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Donald Eugene Gustafson of Livingston, Ala., and Medora "Dodie" Wattsjer Wierbinski of Franklin. She graduated from Franklin High School and shared co-leads in the productions of "Hello Dolly" and "Guys and Dolls" with her lifelong best friend, Lisa Hancox of Franklin. Ms. Wierbinski was a well-known local singer, gifted pianist and artist. She enjoyed music, writing and poetry. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her three children, Shane William Lindsey, Garry DeLong Jr. and Alexandria J. DeLong, all of Franklin; a sister, Kira L. Shirey and husband, Michael, of Franklin; two brothers, Shawn Wattsjer Wierbinski of Franklin and Donald Arthur Gustafson of Oil City; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Gamble officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to music and/or the arts, a charity of one's choice or the Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin.