The Clarion County Obituary books (1895-1920) are for sale, as well as many other goodies. I try to get there at least once a year. Did you know you get a discount on books if you are a member of the Historical Society? We have a farm in Fisher, and go out to eat regularly. One of my favorites is Vince's Tavern on Rt 322 in Shippenville. My Dad really enjoys the Vowinkel Hotel in Vowinkel on Rt 66. Two wonderful restaurants are The Foxburg Inn in Foxburg (http://www.foxburggroup.com) and the Westline Inn (this one is way up by Kinzu in the Allegheny Mountains [http://www.westlineinn.com/], but it is well worth the drive). We have also heard the Clarion River Lodge (http://www.clarionriverlodge.com/) in Cook Forest is quite good, but we have yet to go there. Since we usually stay for a few days, we stop at the super Walmart just off the 80 exit and get sandwich meet and sliced cheese. They have a good deli there. Newspepers can be purchased at The Book Nook (a bookstore) downtown. It's better than getting a paper (and possibly loosing money) in one of those paper things outside the courthouse or outside Walmart. Aslo, if you are like me and can't live without Diet Pepsi, you can buy it at the sub shop across from the courthouse or from the machine in the courthouse basement. A snack machine is also there. Happy researching! Lori Terwilliger Bowling Green Ohio BEERS, BOWERSOX, GULNAC, HUMPHREY, MOODY, MYERS, POTTER, SHARP, SHOUP, STAHLMAN, TERWILLIGER

Bev, What obits are you looking for? Darla ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > Hi Virginia, > Does the Clarion County Historical Society have obits or is it best to write > a library? I'm looking for obits for people that died in the New Bethlehem > area. > Thank you. > Bev in Calif. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <VBanerjee@aol.com> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:46 AM > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to their > own > > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the green > so it is a > > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right > there" > > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional research > > materials, especially microfilm. > > > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the court > > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look when > I am > > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a convenience > store > > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a snack > > lunch before going back to work! > > Happy hunting > > Virginia Banerjee > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator >

Good for you, Bill! Have fun. Not sure if I told you this... In May 2002 I posted a query on the Clarion list regarding your father Samuel and his family. I got a reply and this is in my FTM notes: 5/21/2003: Submitted query to the Clarion Co., PA, list regarding Samuel and his family. Received this info from Jeanne Rugh of Coos Bay, OR jrugh@hotmail.com: "husband grew up in New Bethlehem and knew the Reitz boys. In addition to the ones you have listed there was a Richard and a Glenn. Richard graduated from New Bethlehem High in 1947. Glenn worked in our grocery store when he was in high school. I am not sure when he graduated, but his picture was in the Leader-Vindicator recently, the weekly New Bethlehem newspaper. He may have been because he worked at the newsstand as a kid delivering papers. Charles became an undertaker like his dad (Note: meaning Samuel). He had his business in New Bethlehem on Penn S. He died of a heart attack. Walter went on to become a Methodist Missionary in Central America." Jeanne Rugh and I corresponded for awhile. In fact, Art and I drove up the coast of Oregon and almost stopped to visit her, but we were very tired and left Coos Bay after having a snack there and pushed on. She was disappointed that we didn't. She's a very kind lady and you might want to get in touch with her. She would probably love reminiscing with you. Love, Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: <WReitz2224@aol.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Obit. Books (1895-1920) > Hi, am in the process of being a subscriber for the Clarion and Armstrong > county PACLARION-L@rootsweb.com > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO

Hi! Does anyone have the Clarion County Obituary Books (1895-1920) that would do a look-up for me? I'm looking for Frank G. REITZ who died between 1912 and 1920. His birth name is Franklin Godfrey REITZ. He could also be listed as G. Franklin. He is my 2nd great granduncle and I have been looking for him for a very long time. Thank you very much, Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lori Terwilliger" <terwill@wcnet.org> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:41 PM Subject: RE: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > The Clarion County Obituary books (1895-1920) are for sale, as well as many > other goodies. I try to get there at least once a year. Did you know you > get a discount on books if you are a member of the Historical Society? > > We have a farm in Fisher, and go out to eat regularly. One of my favorites > is Vince's Tavern on Rt 322 in Shippenville. My Dad really enjoys the > Vowinkel Hotel in Vowinkel on Rt 66. Two wonderful restaurants are The > Foxburg Inn in Foxburg (http://www.foxburggroup.com) and the Westline Inn > (this one is way up by Kinzu in the Allegheny Mountains > [http://www.westlineinn.com/], but it is well worth the drive). We have > also heard the Clarion River Lodge (http://www.clarionriverlodge.com/) in > Cook Forest is quite good, but we have yet to go there. Since we usually > stay for a few days, we stop at the super Walmart just off the 80 exit and > get sandwich meet and sliced cheese. They have a good deli there. > > Newspepers can be purchased at The Book Nook (a bookstore) downtown. It's > better than getting a paper (and possibly loosing money) in one of those > paper things outside the courthouse or outside Walmart. Aslo, if you are > like me and can't live without Diet Pepsi, you can buy it at the sub shop > across from the courthouse or from the machine in the courthouse basement. > A snack machine is also there. > > Happy researching! > > Lori Terwilliger > Bowling Green Ohio > > BEERS, BOWERSOX, GULNAC, HUMPHREY, MOODY, MYERS, POTTER, SHARP, SHOUP, > STAHLMAN, TERWILLIGER > > > > > ==== 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

Darla, et al, The REITZ obits that I should be receiving are the obits of Frank's grandchildren, not children. Their father is Samuel Franklin REITZ; mother Lydia Marie HETRICK. Sorry about that. Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:36 PM Subject: Re: REITZ obits > Hi Darla (my friend)! > I'm wanting the obits for Frank REITZ (b. 1862); died between 1912 and 1920 > and his wife Catherine McSPARRIN, died after 1930. > Actually, we do have someone that is looking for a bunch of us who are REITZ > researchers. I just got a message that some of their children's obits have > been found. They will be mailed to a cousin who will be out of town when the > arrive, so I'll have them eventually. They are for Walter K. REITZ, Archie > REITZ, Harry REITZ, and Bernice Cello REITZ. > If anyone is interested or has anything to add, let me know. > Thanks, Bev > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "DJKelly" <DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:55 PM > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > Bev, > > What obits are you looking for? > > Darla > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> > > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 11:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > > > > Hi Virginia, > > > Does the Clarion County Historical Society have obits or is it best to > > write > > > a library? I'm looking for obits for people that died in the New > > Bethlehem > > > area. > > > Thank you. > > > Bev in Calif. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: <VBanerjee@aol.com> > > > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:46 AM > > > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > > > > > > > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > > > > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > > > > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to > > their > > > own > > > > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the > > green > > > so it is a > > > > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right > > > there" > > > > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional > research > > > > materials, especially microfilm. > > > > > > > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the > court > > > > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look > > when > > > I am > > > > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a > > convenience > > > store > > > > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a > > snack > > > > lunch before going back to work! > > > > Happy hunting > > > > Virginia Banerjee > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > > > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > > > > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > > > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > > > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > > > Lindsley Dunn > > > Director-Curator >

Hi Darla (my friend)! I'm wanting the obits for Frank REITZ (b. 1862); died between 1912 and 1920 and his wife Catherine McSPARRIN, died after 1930. Actually, we do have someone that is looking for a bunch of us who are REITZ researchers. I just got a message that some of their children's obits have been found. They will be mailed to a cousin who will be out of town when the arrive, so I'll have them eventually. They are for Walter K. REITZ, Archie REITZ, Harry REITZ, and Bernice Cello REITZ. If anyone is interested or has anything to add, let me know. Thanks, Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJKelly" <DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > Bev, > What obits are you looking for? > Darla > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 11:11 AM > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > Hi Virginia, > > Does the Clarion County Historical Society have obits or is it best to > write > > a library? I'm looking for obits for people that died in the New > Bethlehem > > area. > > Thank you. > > Bev in Calif. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <VBanerjee@aol.com> > > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:46 AM > > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > > > > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > > > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > > > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to > their > > own > > > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the > green > > so it is a > > > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right > > there" > > > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional research > > > materials, especially microfilm. > > > > > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the court > > > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look > when > > I am > > > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a > convenience > > store > > > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a > snack > > > lunch before going back to work! > > > Happy hunting > > > Virginia Banerjee > > > > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > > > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > > Lindsley Dunn > > Director-Curator

Hi Again My recollection is that there are some obits at the Historical Society. I also recall tombstone readings....some done a long time ago and some conflict among versions in some case. Best write to them and ask specifically what they have. I don't live nearby but go from time to time when in western PA. It has been some time and my memory about various repositories isn't "total recall" Virginia

I visited the Clarion County Historical Society in September of 2004 and found the people there very helpful. 2 publications that they produced for us were: Obituaries From the Clarion Democrat 1911 and 1912, compiled by Sally Jordan Reed Obituaries From the Clarion Democrat 1913, 1914, 1915, compiled by Sally Jordan Reed. These books contain full transcriptions of the obits. There may be more books in the series, these were the ones with family members that interested me. These publications may be for sale. They also have a computer database of Cemetery listings in Clarion Co. These consist of the person's name and the inscription from the gravestone, and a key to the name of the cemetery. They can print these out by surname. You must provide the alternative spellings of the name as the search is by exact spelling. We found the listing for the Shannondale Union Cemetery to be incomplete, however, it was certainly a good place to start. We had a good, reasonable family style meal at Izzies Restorante (Italian) East of town on 322. We also ate at Loomis Hotel just a block of so East of the Town Square. It is fancier atmosphere but we did not think it any better than Izzies. If you plan to be in the vacinity of Fryberg you might try Montana’s Country Café in Marble, another popular family style restaurant. Eric in Colorado Springs, CO At 11:11 AM 3/20/2005 -0800, Bev Morris wrote: >Hi Virginia, >Does the Clarion County Historical Society have obits or is it best to write >a library? I'm looking for obits for people that died in the New Bethlehem >area. >Thank you. >Bev in Calif. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <VBanerjee@aol.com> >To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:46 AM >Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > > > > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to their >own > > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the green >so it is a > > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right >there" > > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional research > > materials, especially microfilm. > > > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the court > > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look when >I am > > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a convenience >store > > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a snack > > lunch before going back to work! > > Happy hunting > > Virginia Banerjee > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== >Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! >http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ >Lindsley Dunn >Director-Curator Eric Swab Voice: 719/632-0251 Email: eswab@adelphia.net Website: http://users.adelphia.net/~eswab

Is the hotel restaurant gone? They used to have good food, but it's not fast. Kay On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 07:46:34 EST VBanerjee@aol.com writes: > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to > their own > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the > green so it is a > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not > "right there" > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional > research > materials, especially microfilm. > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the > court > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to > look when I am > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a > convenience store > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a > snack > lunch before going back to work! > Happy hunting > Virginia Banerjee > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > >

Hi Virginia, Does the Clarion County Historical Society have obits or is it best to write a library? I'm looking for obits for people that died in the New Bethlehem area. Thank you. Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: <VBanerjee@aol.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:46 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Clarion County Genealogy > For those who can go to Clarion to research: > The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice > collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to their own > facility across the side street. The court house is just across the green so it is a > town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right there" > but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional research > materials, especially microfilm. > > There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the court > house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look when I am > researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a convenience store > and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a snack > lunch before going back to work! > Happy hunting > Virginia Banerjee > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/

Butch, As followup John Kahnell son of Henry/Elizabeth brother of Sarah (Sady) is In Highland township 1900 Pg 155B Im. 8 with wife Anna and son Frank. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: pa_butch_george@hotmail.com<mailto:pa_butch_george@hotmail.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:42 PM Subject: [CLARION] Kahnell,Sara E b.1872 d.1926 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mathers,Kahnell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1288<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1288> Message Board Post: Looking for additional information on the Kahnell family tree.Heres what I have: Sara E Kahnell was born 20 Aug 1872 in Highland Twp.,Clarion County,PA and died 15 Oct 1926.Unknown parents.In 1892 she married John Reshong Mathers born 26 Jun 1860 in Millcreek Twp.,Clarion County,PA and died in June 1925.His parents were Richard H and Delliha Teats Mathers.Both John n Sara are buried in Fisher,Clarion County,PA Thanks,Butch George ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl> Enter: PACLARIO

in regards to the CLarion Co.. HIstorical Society. They have a lot of information books and other very valuable information on site, and are willing to do research for people. I am a member of the Association and live on the other end of the U. S., they have done great work for research in Clarion Co. on my family. tthank you, Charlotte

For those who can go to Clarion to research: The Clarion County Historical Society Library does have quite a nice collection. They used to be upstairs in the museum but have moved to their own facility across the side street. The court house is just across the green so it is a town that is convenient to research. The public library is not "right there" but down the street a few blocks and they have some additional research materials, especially microfilm. There is long-term metered parking around the green and beside the court house. Didn't find any good restaurants (don't take much time to look when I am researching) but there is fast food on the main street Also a convenience store and gas station very nearby. I have often sat in the green and had a snack lunch before going back to work! Happy hunting Virginia Banerjee

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/614.1.1 Message Board Post: Beverly, I am not sure if anyone on the site is researching Platt, but I believe we have a few Gilbert researchers. I myself have a Gilbert branch that started in Schuylkill County, PA. We have a number of people who are researching Clarion County and are willing to do look-ups in their resources who would probably be able to help you or point you in the right direction. If you would like to join the site, e-mail me at Loriebug66@aol.com. If you're not interested in the site, I know that Clarion County does have a historical society, and although I've been told they do not have many records on hand, they might be able to tell you where to go to find the records you need. Lorie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HERMAN,HARMON,MILLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/865.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry my email has changed since I went to Iraq.My new email addy is pa_butch_george@hotmail.com Was real happy to run onto your response though.I sent you a email privately.Thanks,Butch George

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller,Gertz,Girts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1289 Message Board Post: NEED HELP WITH THIS ONE. Mary Ellen Miller,born and died unknown and parents unknown.She married Andrew Silas Gertz born 25 Feb 1833 in Germany and died 16 Jan 1892.He is buried in Strattanville,Clarion County,PA Only one child known of which is William Andrew Girts.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mathers,Kahnell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1288 Message Board Post: Looking for additional information on the Kahnell family tree.Heres what I have: Sara E Kahnell was born 20 Aug 1872 in Highland Twp.,Clarion County,PA and died 15 Oct 1926.Unknown parents.In 1892 she married John Reshong Mathers born 26 Jun 1860 in Millcreek Twp.,Clarion County,PA and died in June 1925.His parents were Richard H and Delliha Teats Mathers.Both John n Sara are buried in Fisher,Clarion County,PA Thanks,Butch George

The Derrick, March 19, 2005: Francis Warren "Brownie" Brown, 92 Sharon Road, Greenville Ronald B. Stiver, 6043 Sandy Lake-Polk Road, Polk Francis Warren "Brownie" Brown Senior District Magistrate Francis Warren "Brownie" Brown, 80, of 92 Sharon Road, Greenville, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005, at UPMC Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 15, 1924, in Cleveland, he was a son of F. M. and Marguerite Geary Brown. He liked to call himself "an original Cleveland Brown." He attended St. Michael High School, Greenville, and was a member of St. Michael Church. Mr. Brown began working at the age of 12 by helping deliver bread with Chris Staynoff of the Home Bakery, Clarksville Street, Greenville. He continued working at the Home Bakery through high school and also worked at his father's gas station, Brownie's Service Station on Main Street. He then joined the U.S. Army and served in Texas, California and the Philippines from 1942 to 1945 and received the American Campaign and Asiatic Campaign medals. After his discharge, he worked for the Home Bakery and TipTop Bakery in Youngstown. He became a justice of the peace in 1960. In 1963, he left the bakery and became a full-time agent for John Hancock Insurance. In 1969, the justice of the peace offices were changed to district magistrate offices, and Brown won the office in the general election. After serving three terms, he retired in 1988. He then served as senior magistrate. He had been a co-owner of Hartstown Golf Course since 1988. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, the Greenville VFW Post 3374, the Greenville Lions Club, the Benevolent Order of Elks and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid reader and was well known for his sense of humor. A big football fan, he loved the Cleveland Browns and disliked the Steelers. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially during Sunday morning breakfasts, a tradition he continued from his own parents. He was married Jan. 3, 1948, in Erie to Doris Jane O' Neil, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2000. Surviving are 49 descendants including three daughters, Mickey and her husband, Rick Smith, Becky and her husband, Doug Haylett, and Gerri Marie and her husband, Larry Davis, all of Greenville; and four sons, Daniel Brown and his wife, Carla, the Rev. William Brown and his wife, Thelma, all of Greenville, Michael Brown and his wife, Diana, of New Bethlehem, and Robert Brown and his wife, Kathy, of Hartstown. Survivors also include 27 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, including a great-grandson born March 15, whom Mr. Brown was sadly unable to meet. Also surviving are two sisters, Betty Seiver of Greenville and Mary Ann Lafferty of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Jim Brown of Greenville, a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brown of Greenville; in-laws, Mary Jane O'Neil, Joe O' Neil and Bill Wagner, all of Erie, Norm and Sally Nuber of Columbus, Ohio, and Beth O'Neil of Grove City; and dozens of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Smith; brothers Bill and Denny Brown; and a sister, Mary Florence Sanders. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville. Interment with military honors provided by the VFW Post 3374 will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Greenville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St Michael School endowment fund, 85 N. High St., Greenville, 16125. Ronald B. Stiver Ronald B. Stiver, age 62, of 6043 Sandy Lake-Polk Road, Polk, Sandy Lake Township, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005, at home after an extended illness. Born Dec. 9, 1932, in Punxsutawney, he was a son of Bruce W. and Arveda LaVerna Smith Stiver. He attended school in Punxsutawney. Mr Stiver served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was employed 32 years as Spang Power Control as a wireman, retiring in 1998. He was of the Protestant faith. He loved bluegrass music, old cars, motorcycles and Pepsi. He was married May 26, 1962, to Pansy Shields, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara J. Mazon of Sandy Lake and Cathy J. Krepp of Franklin; three sons, James A. Stiver and his wife, Mary, of Sandy Lake, Charles A. Stiver of Sandy Lake and Kenneth Stiver of Cloe; a sister, Mrs. Francis (Marilyn) Hilliard of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; and two brothers, Louis E. Stiver and his wife, Ruby, of Polk, and Raymond A. Stiver and his wife, Diane, of Medina, N.Y. Survivors also include nine grandchildren, Megan Beatty and Crystal Stiver, Steven Evanitz, and Trevor Krepp, all of Franklin, and Ariel Stiver, James Stiver Jr., Tami Mazon, Jacob Stiver and Amy Mazon, all of Sandy Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the former Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home, 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake. The Scott A. Black Funeral Home, Stoneboro, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. H. Patrick Vance, pastor of Lakeview Church of God, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Platt and Gilbert Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/614.1 Message Board Post: we are looking for information on Samuel (born February 1808) and Lavinia Gilbert Platt (born in 1809 in Clarion County PA. died 1891 in MI. their daughter Emily Platt born April 15, 1853 in clarion county, died June 10, 1921 in MI age 68. can you recommend local references to track down samuel platt and lavinia gilbert's heritage. thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1287 Message Board Post: Looking for any connections together,I have these in my research and seem to be all from the same area.Please contact me if you have any sort of form for these Williams...Thank you,Butch George WILLIAMS,Zachariah b.1760 d.1832 m/SWARTZLANDER,Elizabeth Children:Elizabeth,Amos,Sarah,Margaret,Eleanor,Rhoda,Edward,Hannah, and Mary Note1:WILLIAMS,Elizabeth m/OWENS,Andrew Note2:WILLIAMS,Amos m/LOWERY,Ruth 2m/MITCHELL,Elizabeth Note3:WILLIAMS,Margaret m/MITCHELL,John Ross WILLIAMS,Mark b.1774 d.1849 m/MEREDITH,Lettice 2m/ALLISON,Sarah Children:Sara Note1:WILLIAMS,Sara b.unknown d.unknown m/McCORMICK,Robert WILLIAMS,Olive b.unknown d.unknown m/SMATHERS,Horace G WILLIAMS,Charles b.unknown d.unknown m/TRUITT,Mildred WILLIAMS,Milton b.1852 d.1931 m/TRUITT,Mildred Children:Charles,Hulda,Earl,Bruce,Clinton,and Lott WILLIAMS,Lydia b.unknown d.unknown m/TRUITT,Thomas WILLIAMS,Elizabeth F b.1870 d.1950 m/GEORGE,Milton Burns WILLIAMS,Fred b.unknown d.unknown m/SOPHER,Cora Children:Julia V Note1:WILLIAMS,Julia V b.1896 d.1958 m/SHAW,Henry L WILLIAMS,Hattie b.abt 1870 d.unknown m/SHAW,George S