This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Girts, Gertz, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1289.1 Message Board Post: Your Andrew Silas "Gertz", b. 25 Feb. 1833 in Clarion Co. (not Germany), was a son of Andrew Girts (1786/87 - 19 Mar. 1861, Highland Twp., Clarion Co.) & Jane. Andrew was probably born in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA, and was a son of Henry Girts & Margaret, who moved from Westmoreland Co. to Armstrong Co. sometime after 1802 or so. Henry was in Red Bank Twp., Armstrong Co., possibly the part of Red Bank that was shifted to Clarion Co. in 1839. Henry Girts was a son of Herman/Harmon Girts & Rachel -- Herman died in 1793 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co. I have more info on the GIRTS family.

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/1291.2 Message Board Post: I just happened on your message looking for one of my family names (your message was below) and noticed "Ingram, PA". I'm a member of the Ingram Historical Society and may be able to help you. E-mail me at sharwill16120@netzero.com and I can check a few things for you. How long were they in Ingram? Did they have children? Let me know as much as possible and maybe I can find something for you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guntrum, Runion, Runyan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1293 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the Guntrums and/or Runions(Runyan) of Rimersburg in Clarion Co. George Runion was b. abt 1858 and married Elizabeth Runion who was b. abt 1860 and d. abt 1903. Thier children were William, Edward, Myrtle, Roy, Frank, James, Clyde, Zella, Lena, Orphea, Macie, and Elizabeth. I have heard that three Guntrum brothers came originally to this area and can find many Guntrums on maps and in the Rimersburg cemetery but can'seem to find my branch of the Guntrums. I will be glad to share what I have with anyone else who has information on these families.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guntrum, Runion, Runyan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/631 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the Guntrums and/or Runions(Runyan) of Rimersburg in Clarion Co. George Runion was b. abt 1858 and married Elizabeth Runion who was b. abt 1860 and d. abt 1903. Thier children were William, Edward, Myrtle, Roy, Frank, James, Clyde, Zella, Lena, Orphea, Macie, and Elizabeth. I have heard that three Guntrum brothers came originally to this area and can find many Guntrums on maps and in the Rimersburg cemetery but can'seem to find my branch of the Guntrums. I will be glad to share what I have with anyone else who has information on these families.

The Derrick, April 26, 2005: Paul Leroy Carnathan, 146 Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Jeremy T. "Hobie" Gregory, 423 13th St., Franklin, formerly of Oil City Mazie Sevilla Hinderliter, 278 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem M. Adaline McFarland, 302 15th St., Franklin Joanne M. Scott, Sanford Road, Pittsfield Barbara Ellen Swonger, 193 Lawsonham St., Rimersburg Ira Peter Ware, 101 Innis St., Oil City Barry Randall Lang, getting it right Paul Leroy Carnathan Paul Leroy Carnathan, 75, of 146 Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, died Monday evening, April 25, 2005, in the Intensive Care Unit of Clarion Hospital. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Jeremy T. "Hobie" Gregory Jeremy T. "Hobie" Gregory, 36, of 423 13th St., Franklin, formerly of Oil City, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 30, 1969, in Oil City, he was the son of the late John F. Gregory Sr. and Diane Dehn Gregory. He was a 1987 graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Gregory enjoyed golfing and being with his family and friends. He was married Aug. 16, 2002, in Calvary United Methodist Church to Melody J. Spence, who survives. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, Patricia and Fred Conner of Frederick, Md., Pam and Brad Ferko of Sarver, John and Kelly Gregory and Jeff and Teresa Gregory, all of Franklin, Joe and Dawn Gregory of Galveston, Texas, George and Kathy Gregory of Woolands, Texas, and Peggy and Bill Mook of Franklin; and the following nieces and nephews: Jenna, Jessie, Ryan, Joel, Tyler, Olivia, Nicholas, Amy, Allison, Christopher, Brent, Emily, Andrea, Jacob and Lucas. He also is survived by his mother-in-law, Kay Spence of Cranberry; his father-in-law, J.R. Spence of Oil City; and a brother-in-law, Corey Budzinski of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Julie Gregory. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sean Rowe, rector of St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Mazie Sevilla Hinderliter Mazie Sevilla Hinderliter, 84, of 278 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, Cottage Hill, died at 6:56 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born June 18, 1920, in Redbank Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Rubin and Minnie Radaker Hilliard. Mrs. Hinderliter was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed solving various word puzzles, quilting and visiting with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She was married Jan. 16, 1940, to Arthur G. Hinderliter, who survives. They were married for more than 65 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Guy (Nancy) Sherry and Mrs. Richard (Linda) McClowry, both of New Bethlehem, and Margie Hinderliter of Clarion; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hinderliter was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Skinner; six brothers, George, Harry, Melvin, John, Jacob and Rubin Hilliard; and one grandson, Brian Sherry. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Bonner, pastor of the New Bethlehem United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Middle Run Cemetery, Redbank Township, Clarion County. M. Adaline McFarland M. Adaline McFarland, 88, of 302 15th St., Franklin, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at her home. Born Nov. 9, 1916, in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of Norman and Myrtie Flint Beckwith. Mrs. McFarland worked for the U.S. Post Office from 1941 to 1946 and with the Nurses Aide Corps at the Franklin Hospital. She later worked as a secretary for Martin Gas until her retirement in 1977. She had been an active member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church and had served at various times as financial secretary, deacon and elder of the church. Mrs. McFarland enjoyed volunteering and was the 1993 American Red Cross "Volunteer of the Year." She served as Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader and as secretary of the Franklin Little League. On Dec. 26, 1938, she married Max W. McFarland, who died Feb. 28, 1973. Surviving are a daughter, Judith Ann Dunham and husband, Denton, of Erie; four grandchildren, Amanda Kimmy and husband, Nathan, of Union City, Justin McFarland and wife, Sarah, of Douglasville, Ga., Chris Dunham of Los Angeles, Calif., and Chad Dunham of Erie; and a daughter-in-law, Linda McFarland of Erie. She also is survived by a sister, Pansy Edge of Virginia. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McFarland was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. McFarland; two brothers, Eirwin and Clair Beckwith; and two sisters, Maude Sponseller and Helen Dieffenbacher. Private family services will be held with the Rev. Daniel Callahan, pastor of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The Huff Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin, 16323. Joanne M. Scott Joanne M. Scott, 68, of Sanford Road, Pittsfield RR 2, died Monday evening, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Hubert-Lewis Funeral Home in Youngsville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The News-Herald. Barbara Ellen Swonger Barbara Ellen Swonger, 70, of 193 Lawsonham St., Rimersburg, formerly of Upper Burrell, Westmoreland County, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, in the Chicora Medical Center, Chicora. Born Sept. 17, 1934, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of Arlo and Esther Irwin Davis. She was a 1953 graduate of New Kensington High School and then attended the Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing for three years, graduating in 1955 with a degree in registered nursing. Mrs. Swonger had worked for the VNA of Butler and worked for several years at General Anchorage Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, before working as a private duty registered nurse for local families. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She also played the autoharp. Mrs. Swonger enjoyed studying the Bible. Her husband of 27 years, Donald Arlo Swonger, survives. Also surviving are two sons, Fred Collingwood and wife, Mica, of Houston, Texas, and Larry Collingwood and fiancee, Christina Griffin, of Springdale; three daughters, Sherry Collingwood of New Kensington, Lori Collingwood and fiance, Andrew Ziacik of Vandergrift and Ranea Collingwood and fiance, Kelly Stilen of Pearland, Texas; four grandsons, Daymen Lauff of Springdale, Raymond Collingwood of Houston, Texas, Joseph Weaver with the U.S. Army in Korea and Conner Stilen of Pearland, Texas; five granddaughters, Melissa Lauff of New Kensington, Roxanna Collingwood of Houston, Texas, Jessica Weaver of Vandergrift, Jamie Bemis and fiance, David Zauruntny, of Apollo and Katelin Stilen of Pearland, Texas; one great-grandson, Julian Blaine of Vandergrift; two great-granddaughters, Lydia Weaver of Vandergrift and Larissa Zauruntny of Apollo. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Swonger was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Arlo Davis. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with her former pastor, the Rev. Carmen Butler, pastor of the Allegheny Valley Church of God in New Kensington, officiating Interment will be in Brookland Cemetery, Allegheny Township. Ira Peter Ware Ira Peter Ware, 91, of 101 Innis St., Oil City, died at 4:09 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 3, 1913, in Dempseytown, he was the son of Arthur DeHaven and Edna May Stokes Ware. Mr. Ware had been a supervisor at Oilwell Supply, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ware also was a member of Oil City Lodge No. 710, F.&A.M., Valley of Oil City, Lodge of Perfection and the Coudersport Consistory. He enjoyed working around the house and in the yard, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Ware was married July 4, 1936, to the former Edith Christine Gaisford, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ira D. Ware and wife, Rita, of York, John W. Ware and wife, Ruth, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Thomas D. Ware and wife, Karen, of Kissimmee, Fla.; one daughter, Sharon C. Barr and husband, Thomas, of Seneca; six grandsons; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ware was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Gaston, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa., 17022. Getting it right Barry Randall Lang: Barry Randall Lang, 47, of Murphysboro, Ill., died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, the result of a boating accident on Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro. He was preceded in death by one brother, Stephen Lang.

The Derrick, April 25, 2005: Mabel Gleason Olney Harkness, Geneva, N.Y., formerly of Oil City Joseph Richard Kuhns, S. Eighth Avenue, Clarion Barbara Ann Roser McFadden, 59 Buchanan St., Rouseville Bruce Alan Taylor, Orlando, Fla. Kathryn R. Truitt, Fairmount City Patrick J. Walsh, Old Route 8, Titusville Mabel Gleason Olney Harkness Mabel Gleason Olney Harkness, 92, of Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, N.Y., formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at her hone. Born Jan. 20, 1913, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Charles Wilcox Gleason, a petroleum engineer, and Mabel Amy Fulton Gleason, a school teacher. She was a graduate of Oil City High School and was a 1935 graduate of the University of Rochester with a major in biology. In the 1940s, she received training in library science at the University of Rochester and in 1962, she received a master's degree in Canadian-American History from that university. Mrs. Harkness had resided in Rochester and then Brighton from her college days until 1967. She was the librarian at Stromberg-Carlson Co. from 1942 until 1951; was librarian with the Monroe County Bookmobile from 1952 to 1953; and then worked at the library of Rochester Civic Garden Center from 1953 until 1967. Her first husband, Benjamin Olney, an acoustical engineer with Stromberg-Carlson, died in 1963. Her second husband, Bernard E. Harkness, a taxonomist with the Monroe County Parks System, died in 1980. With his retirement in 1967, they moved to Pre-Emption Road in Geneva and enjoyed their beautiful cobblestone home with its gardens. In 1986 and again in 1993, Mrs. Harkness published updated editions of the Seedlist Handbook, which originally was published by Mr. Harkness. The editions won an award from the American Rock Garden Society, one of the many organizations of which she was a member. Mrs. Harkness had many interests including horticulture and gardening, local history, poetry and current events. She was a trustee of Keuka College from 1971 to 1980 and received an honorary doctorate from that college at its 2003 commencement. Surviving are many cousins including Walter Muth and wife, Carol Sue, of Mount Desert Island, Maine; Marilyn Wilson of Newark and Gail Hyde-Cutcliffe of Rochester; many friends and a dedicated group of caregivers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Harkness residence at 5169 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark Episcopal Church in Penn Yan, N.Y. Interment will be in Bellona Cemetery. The Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Episcopal Church, Penn Yan, N.Y., 14527. Joseph Richard Kuhns Joseph Richard Kuhns, 78, of S. Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Friday, April 22, 2005, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 25, 1926, in Avella, Washington County, he was the son of Edward and Mary Ann While Kuhns. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy as a boatman 3rd class. Mr. Kuhns worked as a teacher starting in Salem Township, then teaching in Redbank Valley School District and next taught in Santa Anna Unified Schools in California for 37 years, retiring there. He was a member of the Santa Anna Educators Association, California Teachers Association, N.E.A. and the Foundation to Assist California Teachers, serving as chairman of the board for eight years. Mr. Kuhns was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion and the Clarion American Legion Post. He was married June 4, 1948, to Josephine V. Long, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, James Allen Kuhns and wife, Melody, of Pekin, Ill., Richard Lee Kuhns and wife, Deborah, of Abbottstown and Jeffrey Lynn Kuhns of McSherrystown; and eight grandchildren, Sarah Kuhns, Joseph Kuhns II, Jennifer, James, John, Jessica, Jaclyn and Patrick Kuhns. He also is survived by a sister, Mildred Bish of Blasdell, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kuhns was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Charles Kuhns; and seven sisters, Emma Wangler, Jeannette Ross, Stella Shuey, Viola George, Patricia Davis, Beatrice Shuey and Mary Bish. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hawthorn Cemetery. Barbara Ann Roser McFadden Barbara Ann Roser McFadden, 73, of 59 Buchanan St., Rouseville, died at 1:07 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 20, 1932, in Indiana, Pa., she was the daughter of Walter Irvin and Rosalia Barbara Glasstetter Roser. Mrs. McFadden had been employed as manager of SMI Cleaning Co. and then started her own janitorial service, Jake's, in 1992, retiring in 1999. She was a member of St. Venantius Church in Rouseville and was a member of the Rouseville Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. McFadden was an avid bingo player and loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren. She was married in Rynd Farm Nov. 19, 1948, to Thomas E. McFadden, who died Oct. 12, 1995. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Randolph T. and Rhonda McFadden of Tampa, Fla., Joseph E. and Ginger McFadden of Rouseville and Timothy J. and Lynn McFadden of Fredricksburg, Va.; a daughter and husband, Barbara A. and Gary Tuten of Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by five brothers, Irvin R. Roser of Phoenix, Ariz., Richard Roser of Rouseville, Ronald Roser and Samuel Roser, both of Seneca, and Daniel Roser of Oil City; a sister, Catherine Rybak of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McFadden was preceded in death by one brother, John C. "Jack" Roser; and an infant sister, Esther Roser. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Msgr. John Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rouseville Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice. Bruce Alan Taylor Bruce Alan Taylor, 46, of Orlando, Fla., husband of the former Faith Ann Battin of Cranberry, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in Orlando. Kathryn R. Truitt Kathryn R. Truitt, 84, of Fairmount City, died Friday evening, April 22, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 20, 1920, in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of William and Myrtle Cramer Darr. Mrs. Truitt was of the Protestant faith and was a homemaker. She was married Feb. 3, 1945, to Howard Wayne Truitt, who died May 31, 2002. Surviving are three sons, Ronald W. Truitt of New Bethlehem RD 1, William Truitt of Mayport and Joseph Truitt of Fairmount City; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Melinda) Henry of Fairmount City and Karen Robinson of Rimersburg; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Janet Smith and husband, Don, of New Bethlehem; and a brother-in-law, Ira Truitt and wife, Betty, of Fairmount City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Truitt was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Brenda Truitt; two brothers, John Darr and Clifford Darr; and three sisters, Evelyn Craig, Beulah Hawk and Clody Crissman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Rupert Funeral Home, New Bethlehem, with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger officiating. Interment will follow in North Freedom Cemetery. Patrick J. Walsh Patrick J. Walsh, 49, of Old Route 8, Titusville, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital following a massive heart attack. Born March 17, 1956, in Butler, he was the son of F. James "Jim" and Jacqueline M. Bartlett Walsh. He was a 1974 graduate of Butler High School where he was a member of the varsity diving team. He was an All-American diver at Grove City College where in 1978 he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. Mr. Walsh was a sales representative for 22 years in the Titusville area for Zep Manufacturing. He returned to school to continue his education and was in his final year at Clarion University School of Nursing. Mr. Walsh was a deputy game warden in the Titusville area for more than 20 years. He was a member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Church in Titusville and was raised in St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. Mr. Walsh was married Jan. 31, 1981, to Terrie M. Renninger, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Patrick J. Walsh Jr. of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Lindsey Walsh of Titusville; his parents, Jim and Jacqueline Walsh of Butler; a sister, Colleen M. Ryan of Butler; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Butler. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.

Hello, Looking for information regarding the following family found in Porter Twp., Clarion Co., PA; 1910 and 1920 census. SHIREY (all born PA, also parents) Parker P., husband, b. c1879 Jessie, wife, b. c1883 (died between 1920 and 1930) Robert Leslie, son, b. c1905 Bert E., son, b. c1909 Eugene, son, b. c1911 Parker P. SHIREY was most likely born in Knox Twp., Jefferson Co., PA, the son of Simon R. and Eliza Jane SHIREY. In 1930 Parker is a widower and living alone in Akron, Summit Co., OH. I have names of Parker's siblings and some data for them. Also, have some of Parker's ancestry to share. Blessings, Bev in Calif.

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/120.285.1 Message Board Post: I have a David Frampton that married Abigal Rankin 24 of Dec. 1844. His father was John Magee and mother was Sarah Frampton.John's father was Daniel Magee and his mother was Katheryn Kyser. My e-mail is peite1@cox.net. let em know if this is what you are loking for will be glad to share anything that I have.

The Derrick, April 23, 2005: Maxine Brown, Norristown Darrell J. Keihl, Karns City Mary Grace Radakar, Sligo Kathryn Truitt, Fairmount City Maxine Brown Maxine Brown, 80, of 1514 W. Marshall St., Norristown, died at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2005, at Town Manor West Nursing Home. Born Nov. 11, 1924, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Joseph L. Young and Bessie Elizabeth Seely. Mrs. Young worked in the payroll department for CPT during World War II. She was a member of the Nazarene Church and was active in the church. She was a former member of the Franklin Christian Missionary Alliance Church. She was married Nov. 21, 1945, to Lewis H. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Curtis P. Brown and wife, Charlotte, of Columbus, Ohio, and Paula Lou Baker and husband, Ray, of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Corey Brown and wife, Heidi, of Columbus, Cara Brown of Columbus, Angela Mulvey and husband, James, of Schwenksville, and William Baker and wife, Lauri, of Mount Holly, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Josie, Raelie and Luke Mulvey of Schwenksville, Payton Baker of Mount Holly and Hannah Brown of Columbus. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and Gerald Young; and two sisters, Irene Jeffers and Mabel Davis. There is no calling. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin, with the Rev. Charles Boston officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery. Darrell J. Keihl Darrell J. Keihl, 86, of Karns City, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. Born Jan. 21, 1919, in Pansy, he was the son of Farrel J. and Margaret F. Baughman Keihl. Mr. Keihl was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps (4th Raiders, 6th Division) in the Pacific Theater. He witnessed the signing of the peace treaty ending World War II. He was employed at L.A. Leathers Automobile Co. in Brookville; with Baughman Coal Co. in Brookville as superintendent; with S.B.P. Coal Co, Kittanning, as superintendent; and he retired from Sentry Oil and Grease Co. in Cabot. He was a member of the Chicora American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stanton United Methodist Church of Brookville, John W. Jenks Lodge No. 534, F&AM, Punxsutawney; the Coudersport Consistory and the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona He was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Keihl also repaired tractors and bought and restored Farmall and Cub tractors. He was married Aug. 31, 1946, to Louise H. Haight, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and three sons, Sandra J. Snyder of Punxsutawney, Darrell J. Keihl II of Clarion, Randy Keihl of Brookville, Jack D. Keihl of Saxonburg and Kymen L. Keihl of Punxsutawney; numerous nieces and nephews; a brother, Bruce K. Keihl of Geneseo, N.Y.; a sister, Joann Dobson of Worthville; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kaye L., and a sister, Marjorie Barr. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday and prior to Monday's services at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ohl Cemetery, Beaver Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Mary Grace Radaker Mary Grace Radaker, 95, of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005. Born Aug. 5, 1909, in Licking Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Edward and Lidia Elizabeth Thomas Kilgore. Mrs. Radaker was a homemaker, and she also served with her husband as the ministers of the Church of God churches in Oil City, Rimersburg, Meadville, Callensburg and Greenville. She was a member of all those churches, and she last attended the Callensburg and Park Hill Churches of God. She was married Oct. 12, 1929, to the Rev. Ralph J. Radaker, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1991. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Imogene and Paul McGuirk of Foxburg; two sons and their wives, Herbert and Donna Radaker of Callensburg, and Byron and Shirley Radaker of Palm Desert, Calif.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Radaker was the last surviving member of her immediate family of 13 children. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Rachel, Lottie, Flora, Ethel, Reba, Margaret, Oma, Mildred, George, Merle, Lee and an infant brother. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Rapp, the Rev. Michael Kennedy and the Rev. Lonnie Wolford, all of the Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Callensburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to a Church of God of the donor's choice. Kathryn Truitt Kathryn Truitt, 84, of Fairmount City, died Friday evening, April 22, 2005, at UMPC Northwest, Seneca. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, August 22, 2005: Ruth G. Carson, Sharon, Franklin native Kay Kossman Cox, Ramsey, N.J., formerly of Clarion Michelle A. "Herzi" Kerr, Evans City Donald T. Kutchravy, 1096 Old Petroleum Center Road, Titusville Barry Randall Lang, Murphysboro, Ill. Dr. Mary A. Weidle Lovoff and husband, Adolph "Ad" Lovoff, Westlake, Ohio Irene Margaret Pisor, formerly of Vowinckel Lewis E. "Sonny" Snyder, 5957 Route 8, Harrisville Hazel E. Wilson, Lamartine Ruth Grace Carson Ruth Grace Carson, 90, of Sharon, formerly of Brookfield, Ohio, and Hermitage, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in Sharon Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1914, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Joseph and May Grace Kline. Mrs. Carson worked for 12 years as a coil winder at Westinghouse Electric and later in life, was self-employed as a seamstress. She was married March 5, 1951, to Earl James Carson, who died July 13, 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Grace Matsko of West Middlesex; two stepdaughters, Margaret Zahniser of Stoneboro and Bonnie Burkett of Franklin; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Joseph Kline of Rocky Grove; and three sisters, Marjorie Bickel and Lenora Thomas, both of Franklin, and Edith Kinney of Burleson, Texas. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Carson was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Kline; a sister, Geraldine Haylett; two stepsons, James and Ronald Carson; and one stepdaughter, Carol Carson. There will be no calling hours. Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Madasz Funeral Chapel in Brookfield, Ohio, with the Rev. Jerry Herron officiating. Interment will be in Brookfield Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a church of one's choice or to a charity of one's choice. Family and friends may send condolences online to www.MadaszChapel.com. Kay Kossman Cox Kay Kossman Cox, 100, of Ramsey, N.J., formerly of Clarion, a retired nurse, aunt of Phyllis Barrett and Judy Breene, both of Franklin, and George Kossman of Clarion, died Sunday, April 17, 2005. Michelle A. 'Herzi' Kerr Michelle A. "Herzi" Kerr, 38, of Evans City, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005, in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born April 2, 1967, in Washington, Pa., she was the daughter of Edward J. and Ingred Elba Kerr. She attended Trinity High School. Miss Kerr formerly worked at Traco Windows in Cranberry and was owner of the All American Girls Painting Co. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Washington, Pa. Miss Kerr loved her garden and flowers and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Surviving are her parents of Washington, Pa.; a sister, Judith M. Connor of Rimersburg; two brothers and their wives, Denver and Jennifer Kerr of Washington, Pa., and Will and Gina Kerr of Suffolk, Va.; six nephews, Donovan Stellavato, Joseph Connor, Alexander Connor, Zachary Kerr, Denver Kerr II and Patrick Kerr; three nephews, Danielle and Gabrielle Connor and MacKenzie Kerr; her godson, Logan Szczygiel; many aunts, uncles and cousins; many special friends in Evans City; and her dog. "Bella Donna." The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Deeter, pastor of the Wildcat Wesleyan Methodist Church near Rimersburg, officiating. Interment will follow in Lawsonham Cemetery near Rimersburg. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Michelle Kerr Memorial Fund, in care of Donovan Stellavato, Northwest Savings Bank, Rimersburg, 16248. Donald T. Kutchravy Donald T. Kutchravy, 64, of 1096 Old Petroleum Center Road, Titusville, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Born July 5, 1940, in Connellsville, he was the son of Joseph and Anna Thomas Kutchravy. Mr. Kutchravy was a 1958 graduate of Latrobe High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a message interceptor and decoder. He worked for 27 years in various positions at Pennzoil and retired as a supervisor. Mr. Kutchravy enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and extensive traveling. One of his most memorable highlights of traveling was having tea in Jordan with Queen Noor. On Feb. 22, 1974, he married the former LaDonna Irwin Bucholz, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Anna Kutchravy; two daughters, Anna Kutchravy Murphy and husband, Sean, and Amanda Andres and husband, Rob; three sons, Perry Bucholz, Patrick Bucholz and wife, Jackie, and Gerald Bucholz; and nine grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, Thomas Kutchravy, Richard Kutchravy and David Kutchravy; and four sisters, Patricia Fortunato, Joanne Lehman, Karen Hauptman and Deborah Allen. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Glenn Walker officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Salvation Army, 217 Sycamore St., Oil City, or to the Oil City Library, 2 Central Ave., Oil City, 16301. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Barry Randall Lang Barry Randall Lang, 47, of Murphysboro, Ill., died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, as a result of a boating accident on Kinkaid Lake in Myrphysboro. Born April 17, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Mich., he was the son of Richard Gene and Verna Bunker Lang Younkus. Mr. Lang served during peacetime in the U.S. Army. He was a diesel mechanic for Cox Trucking in Murphysboro. Mr. Lang was a member of the American Legion Post No. 127 in Murphysboro. He loved southern Illinois nature and was an avid boater and fisherman. Surviving are his son, Bryan Lang of Polk; his stepmother, Arline Lang of Oil City; one sister, Jennifer Lang of Benton, Ill., one brother, Rick Lang of Morgan City, La.; and one stepbrother, Tim Adams of Franklin. He also is survived by three cousins; his co-workers at Cox Trucking, who became his second family; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one stepbrother. Mr. Lang's body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Pettett Funeral Home, 1418 South St., Murphysboro, Ill. Dr. Mary A. Weidle Lovoff and Adolph "Ad Lovoff Dr. Mary A. Weidle Lovoff, 87, a former Oil City resident, and her husband, Adolph "Ad" Lovoff, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, died approximately 48 hours apart. Dr. Lovoff died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in Normandy Manor, Rocky River, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Lovoff died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, at their residence in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Mary Weidle Lovoff Dr. Lovoff was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Oil City, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth L. Stubler Weidle. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Oil City. In 1939, she graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and in 1940 she received a master's in hygiene and physical education from Wellesley College. She received her doctorate in medicine in 1950 from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. Dr. Lovoff completed her rotating internship in 1951 at St. Francis Hospital in Connecticut, and in 1953 she completed her residency in pediatrics from University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She entered into private practice in 1953 and retired in 1985. She first married Al D. Boehmer, who preceded her in death. In 1966, she married Adolph Lovoff, who preceded her in death April 16, 2005. Dr. Lovoff is survived by four sisters, Patricia Fesenmyer of Altemonte Springs, Fla., Sr. Mary Andrea, O.S.B, of Mount St. Benedict, Erie, Joan Mott and husband, Ed, of Indiana, Pa., and Margaret Matson of Oil City; a sister-in-law, Betty Weidle of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Weidle; and three brothers, Joseph, William and James Weidle. Adolph 'Ad' Lovoff Mr. Lovoff was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Malden, Mass., the son of John and Jennie Lovoff. He attended Lawrence Tech and received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan. He did doctoral studies in physics at Cal Tech. Mr. Lovoff was a retired engineer in the nuclear physics area, having worked for NASA in Clevleland, Ohio, for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Vee McNeil of Arkansas and Anne Timmons of California; one niece, Dr. Danya Weinert of Solon, Ohio; and one nephew, Robert Lovoff of California. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lovoff was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Lovoff. The families of the couple will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Oil City. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oil City. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Improvement Fund. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Irene Margaret Pisor Irene Margaret Pisor, 76, formerly of Vowinckel, sister of Mrs. Elmer (Geraldine) Claypoole of Petrolia, Floyd Pisor of Boyers and Richard Pisor of Knox, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Lewis E. "Sonny" Snyder Lewis E. "Sonny" Snyder, 78, who resided of 5957 State Route 8, Harrisville, Irwin Township, Venango County, for 28 years, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following a two-year illness. Born Nov. 21, 1926, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, he was the son of Carl H. and Mary M. Moon Snyder. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Snyder retired in 2003 after 19 years as a truck driver for Stoneboro Nursery. He formerly drove truck for Mercer Greenhouses, Shawgo Bros. Construction and Cooper Bessemer Co. He was a member of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church. Mr. Snyder was an avid woodworker and remodeler. He was married Dec. 31, 1977, to Marjorie M. Hale, who survives. Also surviving are seven children, Shirley Ebel and husband, William, Janet Boyd and Bill Snyder, all of Grove City, Joyce Swisher and husband, Rick, and Jeffrey McFeaters and companion, Cindy, all of Stoneboro, Scott Snyder and wife, Elizabeth, of Stockbridge, Mich., and Joseph McFeaters and companion, Alana, of Hermitage; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by five sisters, Virginia Covert, Ella Critchlow, Lena Mae Walter and Betty Seelbaugh, all of Grove City, and Annabelle Pearson of Spearman, Texas; and his former wives, Helen Snyder of Grove City and Sally Snyder of West Middlesex. In addition to his parents, Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter L. Snyder and Carl H. Snyder Jr.; and three sisters, Mary Lou McKibben, Rachel Kaltenbaugh and Goldie Winder. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephanie Thompson, pastor of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Hazel E. Wilson Hazel E. Wilson, 89, of Lamartine, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born March 16, 1916, in Wentlings Corners, she was the daughter of George and Cora Heeter Stover and was the last surviving members of her immediate family. Mrs. Wilson had worked in the cafeteria of the old Salem Elementary School. She was a member of the Bethany Crossroads Evangelical Congregational Church. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed playing cards, baking, reading and spending with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married in April 1940 to James S. Wilson, who died Sept. 26, 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Hillard and husband, Dick, of Butler and Marilyn Painter of St. Petersburg; a son, Bill Wilson and wife, Jan, of Lamartine; five grandchildren, Scott Painter and wife, Robin, and Shawn Painter and wife, Lori, all of St. Petersburg, Daniel Hillard of Butler, Bill Wilson Jr. and wife, Deanna, of Chicago, Ill., and Mindy Gatesman and husband, Charley, of Lamartine; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by four sisters, Sarah VanDyke, Bulah Flick, Izora Miller and Velma Bell; four brothers, Van Stover, Clarion Stover, John Stover and Orris "Bucky" Stover; and a great-granddaughter, Whitney Lynn Painter. 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 am. Saturday in the Bethany Crossroads Evangelical Congregational Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Chris Lewis, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Bethany Crossroads Evangelical Congregational Church, 96 Overlook Road, Knox, 16232.

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The Derrick, April 21, 2005: James R. Alex, Seneca Mary Sutherland Anderson, Warren, formerly of Franklin Margaret C. McKee, of East Brady, John Uzmack Jr., Mulberry, Fla., formerly of Knox James R. Alex James R. Alex, 73, of Seneca, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Jan. 30, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy McQueeney Alex. Mr. Alex attended the Cranberry Area Schools. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed from 1950 to 1953 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Alex was employed as a truck driver for Lyons Transportation in Reno, retiring in 1990 after 28 years of service. After his retirement, he worked as a courier for U.S. Cargo, retiring in February of this year. He was a member of the Oil City Eagles, the Pulaski Club and the PNA of Oil City. Mr. Alex enjoyed reading, playing cards, woodworking and the companionship of his beloved pet dog, "Mattie." He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Alex was married in Oil City June 22, 1955, to the former Donna Vogan, who survives. Also surviving are four children, William J. Alex and wife, Chris, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Christina E. Alex and Scott E. Alex, both of Seneca, and Stephanie D. (Alex) Morgan and husband, Jeffrey, of Cranberry; six grandchildren, Darrell J. Alex and Killian L. Alex, both of Fort Walton Beach, Jenifer L. Alex of Virginia, Ashley N. Alex of Hickory, N.C., Timothy J. Alex and wife, Heather, of Seneca and Michael S. Alex of Seneca; four stepgrandchildren, Kyle W. Morgan of Cranberry, Jeremy E. Morgan of North Carolina, Kendra Tracy and Steven Tracy, both of Fort Walton Beach; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler J. Alex, Trinity R. Alex, Isiah Alex, Jakob Alex and Ethan Alex. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Hickman, pastor of the Fertigs United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 447, Seneca, 16346; the Pinegrove Volunteer Fire Department, 2369 Route 157, Oil City, 16301; the Visiting Nurses Association, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301; or to a charity of one's choice. Mary Sutherland Anderson Mary Sutherland Anderson, 88, of Warren, Pa., formerly of Franklin, sister of Grace S. Mortimer of Franklin, died Monday, April 18, 2005, in Warren. Margaret C. McKee Margaret C. McKee, 87, of East Brady, died Tuesday night, April 19, 2005, in Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford after an ongoing illness. Born Aug. 18, 1917, in Worthington, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Raymond and Anna Bowser Earley. Mrs. McKee was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Her husband, Frank McKee, preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Missie) McKee-Burford of Mars; one grandson, Andrew Burford; and two granddaughters, Terri Rounelias and Penny McKee. She also is survived by two sisters, Anna Belle Downing of East Brady and Ramona Painter of Alexandria, Va.; two brothers, Harry "Hedge" Earley of Canonsburg and Francis "Twidge" Earley of West Chester; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by a sister, Rose McElravy; two brothers, Lewis Earley and Roy L. Earley; and a son, Gordon McKee. 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 noon to 2 p.m. Friday in the East Brady United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Richard Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Scrubgrass Cemetery. John Uzmack Jr. John Uzmack Jr., 37, of Mulberry, Fla., a former resident of Knox, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at his residence. Born Sept. 18, 1967, in Lakeland, Fla., he was the son of John Uzmack Sr. and Myrna Uzmack. Mr. Uzmack had lived in Mulberry for 13 years, moving there from Knox. He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and had worked as a turbine mechanic. Mr. Uzmack was a member of the Refuge Church of God in Highland City, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Myrna Uzmack of Mulberry, Fla.; three sisters, Lisa Reichart of Naperville, Ill., and Julie Nelson and Carole Uzmack, both of Lakeland, Fla.; and a nephew, Austin Reichart of Naperville, Ill. He also is survived by his grandmother, Magdalean Stroud of Bartow, Fla.; and several aunts and uncles. Arrangements are in charge of the Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, Fla.

The Derrick, April 20, 2005: Mable E. Irwin Daniels, Mercer, formerly of Franklin Robert Heister, Grove City Audrey Jane Seybert, Maple Grove Road, Rimersburg James Wesley "West" Deshner, gettin it right Mable E. Irwin Daniels Mable E. Irwin Daniels, 86, of 343 Veterans Road, Mercer, a Springfield Township resident for 63 years, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, where she had resided for one month. She had been ill for four months. Born Aug. 7, 1918, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Alton and Hazel Marie Bean Irwin. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and obtained her nursing degree through Dr. Woodrow Bashline at the former Bashline Memorial Hospital. She also attended night nursing school in Sharon. Mrs. Daniels retired in 1980 from Bashline Hospital where she worked for 26 years as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She also did home healthcare for Dr. Bernard Hoyt and was a caregiver for Annabelle Hamilton's mother. She was a member of the First Church of God in Grove City and attended North Liberty Presbyterian Church with her daughters. Mrs. Daniels enjoyed spending time with her family. She was married March 20, 1939, to Floyd Raymond Daniels, who died July 4, 1983. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Helen E. and William R. "Bill" Sevin of Grove City and Mary Jo and Michael Kristyak of Mercer; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Geraldine Schrecengost of Atlanta, Ga., and Laverne Laing of Franklin; and three brothers, Louis Irwin of Grove City, Kenneth Irwin of Cooperstown and Alvin Irwin and wife, Joyce, of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Boughner and an infant, Evelyn Irwin; and one grandson, Elliott Smoker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry A. Mahaffey, pastor of the North Liberty Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Memorial tributes may be made to Orchard Manor "Sunshine Way," Orchard Drive, Grove City, 16127. Robert Heister Robert Heister, 56, of 186 Cranberry Road, Grove City, died at 7:28 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in Jamison Memorial North, New Castle. Born May 24, 1948, in Franklin, he was the son of James Walter and Virginia Smith Heister. Mr. Heister worked as a frozen food manager for BiLo in Zelienople. He enjoyed golfing and hot rods and was an avid Steelers fan. Surviving are a daughter, Kelley Osborn and husband, James, of Clymer, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Christopher Hodson, Christine Osborn and Allison Osborn, all of Clymer, N.Y. He also is survived by his mother, Virginia Heister of Franklin; four sisters, Barb Adamson and husband, Gene, of Hubbard, Ohio, Janet Heister and Joyce Feltenberger and husband, Bruce, of Polk and Linda Parker and husband, Don, of Mercer; and his fiancee, Dr. Lynn Ross DiMarzio of Poland, Ohio. Mr. Heister was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Ron Heister; and his grandmother, Lena Schmidt. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Dr. Able Robles of Calvary Temple, New Castle, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Hannatown. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Audrey Jane Seybert Audrey Jane Seybert, 75, of Maple Grove Road, Rimersburg, died at 11 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 20, 1929, in Huey, Toby Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of John Davis and Pearla Fair Davis Brown. She attended Huey School. Mrs. Seybert had been employed at Clarion University and also at the Clarion Holiday Inn as a member of the custodial staff. She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville. Mrs. Seybert enjoyed crocheting and her family. She was married to Robert E. Seybert, who died June 9, 1992. Surviving are four daughters and their husbands, Donna Mae and Phillip Bryant of Strattanville, Judith Pauline and Larry Schnell of Karns City, Rose Mary and Allan Miller of Chicora and Leanna Lorraine and Dennis Reeseman of Rimersburg; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Doris Davis and Esther Brown, both of Huey; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Seybert was preceded in death by her stepfather, Harvey Brown; and one sister, Phyllis Ditty. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan George, pastor of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Getting it right James Wesley "West" Deshner: James Wesley "West" Deshner, 79, formerly of 116 W. Sixth St., Oil City, died at 12:47 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Among his survivors is a grandson, Travis A. Deshner-Evans of Prospect. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Frannie Busch.

The Derrick, April 19, 2005: James Wesley "West" Deshner, formerly of 116 W. Sixth St., Oil City Robert F. Glosser, Franklinville, N.Y., formerly of Tylersburg Lois A. Hays, Florence, S.C., formerly of Oil City Melvin L. "Buzzy" Huffman, Leeper Esther Lee Kasbee, Fredonia Andrew "Joe" Schaeffer, Michigan City, Ind., formerly of Rocky Grove Eugene E. "Geno" Sonoski, getting it right Olga R. Straub, getting it right James Wesley "West" Dishner James Wesley "West" Deshner, 79, formerly of 116 W. Sixth St., Oil City, died at 12:47 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home where he had resided. Born Sept. 25, 1925, in Lickingville, he was the son of John W. and Myrtle Davis Deshner. Mr. Deshner had served as a private in the Army during World War II. He attended the Lickingville School. Mr. Deshner had lived in the Oil City area most of his life. He had worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Oil Well Supply and the Skat Service Station and last worked as a bricklayer at Electralloy, retiring in September 1989. Mr. Deshner was a member of the Oil City Salvation Army He was an avid card player and horseshoe player. Mr. Deshner was married June 21, 1952, to Ruth A. Cann, who survives in Oil City. Also surviving are four daughters, Karen S. Deshner and Joyce M. Deshner, both of Oil City, Sandra L. Messina of Franklin and Michelle L. Aites of Rouseville; one son, James W. Deshner Jr. of Rouseville; eight grandchildren, David W. Deshner of Cresson, Dennis S. Shreffler of Franklin, Amber L. Dille of Seneca, Nicholas M. Aites, Kristen R. Aites, Nathan B. Deshner and Heather A. Deshner, all of Rouseville, and Travis A. Deshner of Prospect; and one great-granddaughter, Katelyn E. Dille of Seneca. He also is survived by one sister, Pearl Bowen of Beaver. In addition to his parents, Mr. Deshner was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael L. Deshner; a sister, Luella Sliker; and three brothers, Alvie Dashner, Delbert Deshner and Lewis R. Deshner. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 4:15 p.m. today in the funeral home with Major James E. Foley of the Oil City Salvation Army, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hutchinson Funeral Home to help defray the cost of funeral expenses. Robert F. Glosser Robert F. Glosser, 81, formerly of Tylersburg and brother of Marjorie Wolbert of Lucinda, died Friday, April 15, 2005, in Franklinville, N.Y. Lois A. Hays Lois A. Hays, 92, of Florence, S.C., formerly of Oil City, widow of Dr. Clinton Hays, died Monday, April 18, 2005, in Florence. Born May 29, 1912, in Orrville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Harry L. and Bessie Grace Coffey. She was a 1931 graduate of Orrville High School and a 1935 graduate of Uniontown School of Nursing in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hays was employed as a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, where she met and married Dr. Clinton Anderson Hays Sr. in 1938. They moved to Oil City in 1941. Dr. Hays is deceased. While living in Oil City, she was active in the YWCA, the Belles Lettres Club, the Oil City Garden Club and the Winnifred Tonkin Needlework Guild and was a past president of the Schubert Musical and Literary Club. Mrs. Hays was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her friends. Mrs. Hays moved in 1993 to Florence, S.C., where she remained active doing volunteer work for the intensive care unit of the Florence General Hospital and the Bruce Hospital Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple where she attended the senior saints' class. Surviving are two daughters, Marcia Sottiaux of Seneca and Carole Williams and husband, Jim, of Florence, S.C.; four granddaughters; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Marian Tullos of Porterfield, Calif. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hays was preceded in death by a son, Clinton Anderson Hays Jr.; and a brother, H. Warren Coffey. Funeral services are in charge of the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home in Florence, S.C., and the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Oil City at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Filer, pastor, presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City; the Florence Baptist Temple, 2308 S. Irby St., Florence, S.C., 29504; or to the Frank Monroe Ministerial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 12809, Florence, S.C., 29504. Melvin L. 'Buzzy' Huffman Melvin L. "Buzzy" Huffman, 78, of Leeper, Farmington Township, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in UPMC Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 15, 1926, in Davis, W.Va., he was the son of Melvin and Leah Mae Burger Huffman. Mr. Huffman was a heavy equipment operator, working for PennDOT. He was married Dec. 15, 1973, to Debra Ann McKown, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Larry Huffman of Butler; two daughters, Cathy Stewart and Beverly Huffman of Butler County; and four grandsons. He also is survived by one brother, Frank Huffman of Pittsburgh; one sister, Earlene Sampson of Butler; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Huffman was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Huffman. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in the Dehner Cemetery. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion was in charge of arrangements. Esther Lee Kasbee Esther Lee Kasbee, 67, of 12 Liberty St., Fredonia, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, at her residence following a period of failing health. Born Sept. 4, 1937, in Sharpsville, she was the daughter of Albert and Delsie McNeish Buckley. Mrs. Kasbee was a member of the Fredonia United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Kasbee was married May 25, 1956, to Paul V. Kasbee, who survives. They were married for 48 years. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, Paul Jeffrey Kasbee and wife, Sue, of Franklin; a daughter, Debra Hartley and husband, Michael, of Clarks Mills; and four grandchildren, Keisha Hartley of Greenville, Marshal Hartley and Makayla Hartley, both of Clarks Mills, and Jerry Irvin of Oil City. She also is survived by a sister, Ethel Higbee and husband, James, of Rochester, N.Y.; and a brother, James Buckley and wife, Bertha, of Hendersonville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kasbee was preceded in death by an infant son, Rodney Lee Kasbee; a sister, Evelyn Graham; and two brothers, George Buckley and John Buckley. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home, 169 Second St., Fredonia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Christine Groeger, pastor of the Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake. Andrew 'Joe' Schaeffer Andrew "Joe" Schaeffer, 83, of Michigan City, Ind., a former resident of Rocky Grove, died Monday, April 18, 2005, in the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Ind. Born Jan. 31, 1922, in Franklin, he was the son of Andrew J. and Hazel L. Schultz Schaeffer. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in Guam during World War II. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Before retiring, Mr. Schaeffer had been a garage foreman and master mechanic with Tonn & Blank for 36 years. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Schaeffer enjoyed growing roses and tomatoes, was an avid fisherman and loved nature and going to garage sales. He was married in Winchester, Va., May 30, 1942, to the former Estella Henderson, who survives. She also was formerly of Rocky Grove. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Andy Schaeffer and wife, Marsha, of Whitewater, Colo.; four daughters and their husbands, Kathy and Ted Herrbach and Connie and Dave Clow, all of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Lenore and Jack Gregory of Westville, Ind., and Pam and Ken Wilke of Knox, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, Toni, Todd, Trisha, Seth, Hannah, Stephanie, David, Sara, Laura, Brittani and Tyler; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, Bud and Alice Schaeffer of Colorado Springs, Colo; and a sister, Beryl Brown of Penfield, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schaeffer was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan Gregory; and a sister, Jean Maloney. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Whispering Pines Nursing Home of Valparaiso or to VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. To view his memorial tribute go to www.carlislefh.yourtribute.com. Getting it right Eugene E. "Geno" Sonoski: Eugene E. "Geno" Sonoski, 74, of 116 E. State Road, Seneca, formerly of 14 Gateway Drive, Oil City, died unexpectedly late Friday evening, April 15, 2005, at his home. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Getting it right Olga R. Straub: Olga R. Straub, 84, of 190 S. Sycamore St., Newtown, a Clarion County native, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Elliott.

Thanks Chuck! Darla ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles A. Gustafson" <chasgustaf@verizon.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 4:30 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Data boards > I have e-mailed Billie McNamara that the links are not working and haven't for months but no response. > > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DJKelly<mailto:DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 9:55 AM > Subject: [CLARION] Data boards > > > Is anyone else having trouble accessing the data boards for Clarion? > When I click on any of them it comes up page unavailable. > Darla Kelly > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > JOIN the "Clarion County Historical Society" > 18 Grant Street, Clarion, PA 16214 > Phone / Fax: (814) 226-4450 > Individual $10.00 Life $125.00 > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO >

I have e-mailed Billie McNamara that the links are not working and haven't for months but no response. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: DJKelly<mailto:DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 9:55 AM Subject: [CLARION] Data boards Is anyone else having trouble accessing the data boards for Clarion? When I click on any of them it comes up page unavailable. Darla Kelly ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== JOIN the "Clarion County Historical Society" 18 Grant Street, Clarion, PA 16214 Phone / Fax: (814) 226-4450 Individual $10.00 Life $125.00

Is anyone else having trouble accessing the data boards for Clarion? When I click on any of them it comes up page unavailable. Darla Kelly

Edenburg is now known as Knox, Clarion, Pa. Charlotte

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swartz, Pyle, Custer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/630 Message Board Post: Does anyone know when this town changed its name? Is the new name Knox or something else?

The Derrick, April 16, 2005: Ronald A. Gibbons, 161 Deer Lane, Franklin Patrick Henry Hall, Port Jefferson, N.Y., formerly of Titusville Calmont D. Hovis, Eau Claire Dr. Joan Pallix, Los Altos, Calif. Katheryn B. Taylor, Oil City Ronald A. Gibbons Ronald A. Gibbons, 80, of 161 Deer Lane, Franklin, died at 2:57 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at UPMC Northwest. Born April 17, 1924, in Franklin, he was a son of Roy M. and Gladys Coxson Gibbons. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army, flying 50 missions in the European Theater of Operations from the 15th AAF base in Italy. He was an aerial photographer on a B-24 Liberator heavy bombardment plane. He won his gunner's wings March 5, 1944, in Laredo, Texas. His decorations included the air medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters - "for meritorious achievement in aerial flight while participating in sustained operational activities against the enemy." Mr. Gibbons was a salesman with McCarthy-Buick for 31 years. He also was a salesman for Oil City Dodge, Dumpe Motors, Ibbs-Packer Cadillac and Weaver Buick. He was a member of Worden Chapel United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Franklin Elks Lodge 110, VFW Post 1835, American Legion Post 476, and he was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a life member of the Valley of Oil City and New Castle Consistory and was a member of Myrtle Lodge 316. Mr. Gibbons enjoyed hunting. He was married Oct. 30, 1942, to Dorothy E. Heffernan, who survives. Survivors also include many nieces and nephews; a brother, Kenneth Gibbons and his wife, Catherine, of Meadville; a sister, Norma Hamilton and her husband, Richard, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Paige Gibbons of Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Gibbons; two sisters, Leona Ellis and Frances Baker; and a nephew whom he raised, Ronald Culp. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Earl Dykes of Worden Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the VNA Foundation. Patrick Henry Hall Patrick Henry Hall, 90, of Port Jefferson, N.Y., formerly of Titusville, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Houston, Texas. Born Feb. 8, 1915, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Dr. Henry Martyn Hall Jr. and Mary Agnes Coneely Hall. He grew up at the family homestead in Titusville. He graduated from Duquesne University in 1937 with a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry. Mr. Hall pursued a career in the chemical industry, contributing to the war effort during World War II and working for a variety of chemical giants, including Westvaco, FMC. His last position and the one he most enjoyed was with State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he worked in the pharmacology department for 20 years. During his life he lived in Pittsburgh; New York; Cleveland, Ohio; St. Louis, Mo.; and Long Island, N.Y. During his retirement, he traveled extensively between Long Island, N.Y., Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Houston, Texas. He was married for 63 years to the former Dorothy V. Jaeger of Brooklyn, N.Y., who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John Michael Hall of Houston, Texas, and Stephen Martyn Hall of Rocky Point, N.Y.; and a daughter, Georgiana Colino of East Setauket, N.Y. Survivors also include six grandchildren, Amy Joy and Sarah Jane Hall, Stedman, Scott and Emily Hall, and Allsion Colino; four great-grandchildren, Meegan, Shawn, Nathan and Sophia; and several nieces and nephews. Six sisters also survive including Mary Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla., Antoinette Wilson of State College, Georgiana Rectenwald of Titusville and Helen McKee, Caroline Slater and Julia Giordano, all of Oil City. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph William Hall of New York and Robert Thomas Hall of California. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. Private visitation and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Calmont D. Hovis Calmont D. "Sonny" "Sy" Hovis, 74, of Eau Claire, died suddenly Friday morning, April 15, 2005, at his residence of natural causes. Born Nov. 8, 1930, in Hilliards, Butler County, he was the son of the late Frances Laverenge and Olive Beatrice McKissick Hovis. He entered the U.S. Army on Aug. 21, 1952, and served in the Korean Conflict until May 20, 1954, and was discharged with the rank of corporal. He earned the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Service Medal. Mr. Hovis was employed by Armco Corp. (now AK Steel) in Butler from 1955 until his retirement in 1978. He and his fellow retirees enjoyed luncheons every other month for the past many years. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Eau Claire and had been active for many years in maintenance of the church and working the monthly church dinners. Active in the Parker City-Allegheny Valley Lodge 521, he was a member, past master and trustee of the lodge. He was a member of the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Hovis had served many years as councilman for Eau Claire Borough and was the tax collector at the time of his death and a candidate for re-election. Involved in many borough affairs, he had served the fire company in various capacities, was instrumental in raising money to display American flags throughout the borough and was a senior worker with the annual community day celebration. He worked with the Buzard Funeral Home for more than 30 years in ambulance service and with the day-to-day operations. He was a constant greeter at both the Eau Claire and Parker operations of the funeral home. Mr. Hovis represented the funeral home at the annual ACV Development and Parker Rotary golf tournaments as well as the Burke Scrubgrass Invitational golf tournament since their inception. An avid golfer, he maintained his affiliations with other golf leagues over the years. An avid NASCAR fan, he took great pleasure in following the career of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. and had created an extraordinary collection of Earnhardt memorabilia. Mr. Hovis was an avid hunter and part-time fisherman. He held trophies for deer and turkey hunting and displayed his skill in his home with mounted trophies. During retirement, he developed an interest in woodworking, and his work - based on floral, hunting, Easter, Christmas and other themes - is displayed in many homes throughout the Eau Claire area. Mr. Hovis was involved in Little League in Eau Claire for many years and was recognized for service from 1968 to 1974 as manager for the league. Surviving are his wife, Earlene Davis Hovis; a daughter, Michele Sullivan and her husband, Terry, of Hilliards; and three sons and their companions, Gregory and Pam of Butler, Michael and Shirley of Georgia and Robert "Robbie" and Linda of Strattanville. Survivors also include six grandchildren, Joshua and Jared Sullivan, and Jason, Holly, Nicole and Zachery Hovis; and two great-grandchildren, William John Smith IV and Kelsey Lynn Sullivan. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Leatrice) Ferguson of Barkeyville and Mrs. Patricia Wade of Hubbard, Ohio; two brothers, Harry Hovis of Butler and Randy Hovis of Greenville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Main Street, Eau Claire, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Bethel church with the Rev. Kathy Soltis, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow in Eau Claire Cemetery with the Moniteau Ceremonial Squad conducting graveside military services. Dr. Joan Pallix Dr. Joan Pallix of Los Altos, Calif., wife of former Oil City resident Daniel Holmes, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after a brief illness. Katheryn B. Taylor Katheryn B. Taylor, 96, mother of longtime Oil City resident Peachie Hess, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. She had been a resident of the Presbyterian Home in Oil City since Jan. 7, 2005. Born Oct. 30, 1908, in Rockbridge County, Va., she was a daughter of the late William Edward and India Anna Leighton Niceley. Mrs. Taylor was known as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and was an amateur home remodeler, an accomplished carpenter and family matriarch. Her hobbies included playing the piano, banjo and fiddle. Just last week, she enjoyed the musical program at the Presbyterian Home and was seen singing along and tapping her feet to the music. She was married April 20, 1927, in Rockbridge County, Va., to Coy Ross Taylor, who preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are a daughter, B. "Peachie" Hess of Oil City; and six grandchildren, Gary Stephen Taylor of Waterman, Ill., whom she helped raise, Barry Cone of DeKalb, Ill., Ed and Deb Cone of Elgin, Ill., Jim and Ann Cone of Park Ridge, Ill., Nancy Hess of Oil City and Christopher Hess of DeKalb, Ill. Survivors also include numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a former daughter-in-law, Louise Morgan of Stuarts Draft, Va. The last surviving member of a family of eight children, Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by a son, Bill Taylor; and two granddaughters, Brenda Thornton and Sherma Huffman, whom she helped raise. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Filer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, presiding. Interment will follow Tuesday at the Riverview Cemetery in Koshen, Va. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home or the Goshen Fire Department, Goshen, Va., 24439.