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/1281 Message Board Post: I found an old correspondence from a Dennis Lazenby indicating that he was developing a history of the Armagost Family from both Clarion and Jefferson Co's, Pa. He also indicated that a Mrs. Gay Darwin had authored an Armagost History. I am wondering if the Clarion Historical Society or an individual associated with the Co. would have a copy??

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1277.1.1.1 Message Board Post: They should be one in the same. Census takers had the same problem as the rest of the population in those days. They were mostly illiterate. They didn't ask how to spell the name. Whatever it sounded like to them that is the way it was spelled. It was not uncommon for someone to age 3 years in ten or 15 years in ten. Chuck

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/1278.1 Message Board Post: I have seen this census. I think they are the same people. I am trying to figure out if Penuranma and Penimah are the same person. Thanks for your help.

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/1277.1.1 Message Board Post: I found a Gasper Guyher on the 1840 Perry, Armstrong county census. I was wondering if he is the same person as Casper Gihar. I have seen the Guiher surname spelled at least 4 different ways on different census records. For instance, the 1890 military census has John C. Guiher,s last name spelled Guyer.

The Derrick, March 10, 2005: Helen K. Boczon, Cherry Hill, N.J., formerly of 16 Jefferson St., Oil City Thomas R. Danzer Sr., Camp Hill, formerly of Oil City Mabel E. Dye, Sandy Lake June I. Dynak, Sheffield, formerly of Rimersburg Grace M. Greco, Tampa, Fla. Ervin Clair Harmon, Erie, formerly of South Bethlehem Ruth Mae Kenney, Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Oil City Sharon D. Hodgkiss Lawall, Athens, formerly of Henry's Bend Samuel J. Poidmore, Youngstown, Ohio George Edward Sires, 1882 Route 322, Utica Stella M. Socha, Oil City Niki Deligiannis, funeral set Gladys S. Law, getting it right Helen K. Boczon Helen K. Boczon, 84, of 210 St. Mary's Drive, Cherry Hill East, N.J., formerly of 16 Jefferson St., Oil City, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, following a short illness. Born July 12, 1920, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Stanley and Catherine Burkot Bajorek. She attended St. Walburga Grade School, Titusville, and was a graduate of Titusville High School. Mrs. Boczon attended the Assumption B.V.M. Church and was a member of the Golden Agers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Boczon was married in St. Walburga Church Oct. 26, 1946, to Frank G. Boczon, who died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Anthony and Frances Boczon of Fredericksburg, Va., Martha and Hollis Provins of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Francis and Ellen Boczon of Ellicott City, Md.; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Boczon was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Walter and Peter Bajorek; a stepsister, Bertha Rog; a stepbrother, Joseph Kaczowka; her stepmother, Agnes Kaczowka; and an infant sister, Leona Bajorek. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday in the Assumption B.V.M. Church with the Rev. John Neff presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Assumption B.V.M. Church or to a charity of one's choice. Thomas R. Danzer Sr. Thomas R. Danzer Sr., 67, of Camp Hill, formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005. Mr. Danzer has been an active bridge player and golfer and belonged to the Country Club Civic Association. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Barker Danzer; and his children, Tracy Spooner of New Cumberland, Scott Shreffler of San Diego, Tom Danzer and John Danzer, both of Franklin, and Amy Danzer of Erie; and six grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Joe Danzer of Albuquerque, N.M., and Robert Danzer of Huntsville, Ala.; and two sisters, Marjorie Straub of Ocean View, Del., and Judy Collins of Pogosa Springs, Colo. Arrangements are in charge of the Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg. Mabel E. Dye Mabel E. Dye, 104, of 32 N. Reeds Furnace Road, Sandy Lake, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, in Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, after a brief illness. Born Dec. 27, 1900, in Millbrook, Worth Township, she was the daughter of Harry E. and Anna L. Reichard Nicklin. She attended the former Egbert Country School. Mrs. Dye retired in 1965 from Polk State School & Hospital, now Polk Center, after 18 years of service. She attended the Lakeview United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dye was active with the Sandy Lake Senior Center from its origination until she was 102 years old. She enjoyed sewing and playing cards. Mrs. Dye was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Kelly, and then she was married Aug. 31, 1949, to Robert J. Dye, who preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1983. Her family included six generations. Surviving are three daughters, Gladys Boughner Everhart and husband, Raymond, of Jackson Center, Anna L. Hughes of Stoneboro and Sandra Karns and husband, Larry, of Sandy Lake; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and many great-great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. Dye was preceded in death by one son, Harry L. Kelly; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of the Lakeview United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the McQuiston Center by the Park, P.O. Box 273, Sandy Lake, 16145. June I. Dynak June I. Dynak, 79, of 99 Mill St., Sheffield, formerly of Rimersburg, died unexpectedly at 8:09 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in Kane Community Hospital, Born Nov. 16, 1925, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Russell W. and Lena Crisman Arner, and spent most of her life in Sheffield. Mrs. Dynak had worked at the former shirt factory in Kane and the Ruth Smith Assisted Living Center in Sheffield. She attended St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Sheffield. Mrs. Dynak was an avid reader and volunteered at the Sheffield Food Pantry. She was married Aug. 21, 1948, in St. Michael Church to John "Newt" Dynak, who survives. Also surviving is a son, John N. Dynak of Clifton Forge, Va. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Borden-Lloyd Funeral Home, 203 W. Main St., Sheffield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Roy Schubert, pastor of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Sheffield. Memorial donations may be made to the Sheffield Food Pantry or to the Sheffield VFD, Sheffield, 16347. Grace M. Greco Grace M. Greco, 90, of Tampa, Fla., died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Laurelbrook Landing in Brookville. Born Jan. 5, 1915, in Maringo, Ala., she was the daughter of Evie E. and Cora L. Smith. Mrs. Greco was a teacher in the public schools in Panama, N.Y., retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Clarion Senior Citizens and the Red Hat Society of Brookville. She enjoyed playing bridge. Mrs. Greco was married May 22, 1943, to Dominick J. Greco, who died Feb. 27, 2004. Surviving are a son, Dom Greco and wife, Janet, of Clarion; two daughters, Betty Danzi and husband, Tom, of Tampa, Fla., and Jayne Rugg and husband, Jim, of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Laura Mock, Carolyn Marasco, Kori Warren, Joseph T. Danzi III and William Greco; and three great-grandchildren, Makenzie Anderson, Hayden Anderson and Mia Marasco. She also is survived by a brother, Spencer Smith of Thomasville, Ala. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion with the Rev. Arnold Rhoades officiating. Interment followed in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. Memorials may be made to the Laurelbrook Landing, 133 Laurelbrook Drive, Brookville, 15825. Ervin Clair Harmon Ervin Clair Harmon, 81, of 3110 Greeley Ave., Erie, formerly of South Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. He lived in Redbank Valley all his life until moving to Erie a couple of years ago. Born Aug. 23, 1923, in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, he was the son of Cassius Marion and Lola Montey Miller Harmon. He was raised on Oak Ridge Hill and was the 12th of 13 children. Mr. Harmon was a 1942 graduate of New Bethlehem High School. He served in World War II with the 103rd Airborne and while in Guam, he served with the 55th Reconnaissance Squadron flying B-24 aircraft. Mr. Harmon was a heavy equipment operator for several coal companies and also in construction work. He also sold insurance for United Life Insurance Co. and won several trips. He was an active member of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, serving in many leadership capacities over the years. While in Erie, he attended the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Harmon was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 522, Walter W. Craig Post 354 American Legion, New Bethlehem VFW and World War II vets. He also was a member of the New Bethlehem Chapter (NBC Chorus) of Barbershop Harmony and enjoyed singing. He also was a member of the Woodstreet Station Romeo Club in New Bethlehem. He was an avid hunter and gardener and took great pride in his garden and flowers. While in Erie, he enjoyed trips to Presque Isle and was fond of his family. He was married Nov. 15, 1947, to Marjorie Jane Morrison, who survives. They were married for 57 years. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Deborah Jane) Keller of Henderson, Nev., and Mrs. Bryan (Eve Dianne) Allen of Erie; and three grandchildren, Mrs. David (Abbey Gale Allen) Camp of Girard, Mrs. Christopher (Poppy Ann Allen) Morrison of Columbia, Md., and Christopher Allen of Erie. He also is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Hockenberry of Middletown; and a brother, Donald L. Harmon of New Bethlehem. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harmon was preceded in death by four brothers, Samuel Orlando, John J., Marion David and Paul Harmon; and five sisters, Ruth Catherine Shick, Jennie Sigworth, Etta Pearl Shreckengost, Frances Shirey and Mary Lypia. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Richard Hartsfield, the Rev. Sarah Heppenstall and the Rev. T. Donald Hamilton officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Oak Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society or to the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Ruth Mae Kenney Ruth Mae Kenney, 83, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 4, 2004, in her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1921, in Oil City and was a 1939 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Kenney was married to the late Terry Kenney. She moved to Sacramento in 1954 from Buffalo, N.Y. She worked for the Department of Water Resources in Sacramento for more than 30 years. Mrs. Kenney loved music and was a wonderful piano player. During the past 15 years, she donated much of her time and talent to Sacramento's senior citizens. She helped organize and played and sang for many kitchen bands. She entertained at senior centers, retirement centers and nursing homes as much as three times a week despite her health problems. Surviving are three children, Kathleen Frank and husband, Roland, of Sacramento, Calif., and Morrison, Okla., Gregg Kenney and James Kenney, both of Sacramento. Also surviving are grandchildren, Bill Frank of Morrison, Okla., Tim Frank and wife, Angela, of Sacramento, Lara Casey and husband, Tim, of Morrison, Okla., and Spencer Kenney and Gregg Kenney Jr. and wife, Keri, all of Sacramento; and great-grandchildren, Madelyn, William and Charles Frank, Nicolas and Jason Frank, Kylie Mae Casey and Taylor and Lauryn Kenney. A memorial service was held Nov. 10, 2004, in Bethany Presbyterian Church, Sacramento. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Sharon D. Hodgkiss Lawall Sharon D. Hodgkiss Lawall, 55, of Athens, formerly of Henry's Bend, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Bradford County Manor in Troy after a year-long battler with cancer. Born Jan. 8, 1950, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of John Merle and Ruth A. Hodgkiss. Ms. Lawall was a graduate of Shaler Area High School and the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She was a professional dog groomer, handler and trainer. Before moving to Athens, she was employed by Hills Department Store in the Cranberry Mall and Big Lots in Franklin. Ms. Lawall enjoyed the outdoors and animals, especially dogs, which she showed professionally. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Surviving are her mother, Ruth A. Hodgkiss of Oil City; two children, Jacob Lawall of Oil City and Darcy Lawall Davidson and her fiance, Walter Senn, of Seneca; two granddaughters, Maranda Davidson and Darian Senn of Seneca; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She also is survived by her fiance, David Nester and his family of Athens. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her former husband, Leslie H. Lawall, in 2003. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sharon Hilfiger, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Oil City, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to her professional dog showing organization, Take The Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, N.Y., 13601, or to a charity of one's choice. Samuel J. Poidmore Samuel J. Poidmore, 88, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, March 8, 2005. Born Dec. 20, 1916, in Youngstown, he was the son of Salvatore and Mary DiFalco Poidmore (Poidomani). Mr. Poidmore was a 1935 graduate of East High School, Youngstown, where the basketball team was champion and received several honors. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1936 until 1940 and was called back to duty from 1942 until 1945 during World War II, serving in Hawaii. His last rank was boatswain's mate first class T. Mr. Poidmore worked as a meat cutter at the Gemma Market, Youngstown, and then went to work at Holawach Sparkle, Youngstown, for 14 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Golden Eagles, Smokey Holow Convention and the United Food Workers Union. Mr. Poidmore loved watching and playing baseball. He was on many city teams and played on the Navy team during his enlistment. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing and eating good Italian food. Mr. Poidmore was a special volunteer for the American Heart Association and received an award while living in Atlanta for several years. He was married June 13, 1979, to the former Beverly Johnston Hillman, who survives with many relatives in the Clarion area. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Nedved of California; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was married in 1940 to his first wife, Viola Gemma, who died in 1972. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Florence Vallas; and a brother, Frank Poidmore. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Rossi Bros. Funeral Home, Boardman, Ohio. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Youngstown. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. George Edward Sires George Edward Sires, 88, of 1882 Route 322, Utica, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born Dec. 3, 1916, in Franklin, he was the son of Joseph and Edna Bean Sires. He attended the Franklin public schools. Mr. Sires was owner and operator of Sires Trucking Co. for many years. He also operated Sires Airways, an air cargo service out of the Franklin Airport. He enjoyed spending time on the houseboat on Conneaut Lake. Mr. Sires was married Oct. 17, 1937, to the former Helen L. Renninger, who died Feb. 8, 1999. Surviving are two daughters, Helen "Dolly" of Franklin and Cathy of Utica; three sons, Richard E. "Dick" Sires, Thomas E. "Ike" Sires and Ronald L. Sires, all of Utica; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Martha Foster and husband, Clyde, of Franklin and Dorothy Socha of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Sires was preceded in death by five sons, George E. "Mike" Sires Jr., Steven Sires, Raymond T. "Ted" Sires and two infants; and five brothers, Joe Sires, Robert Sires, John Sires, Paul "Ike" Sires and Harry Sires. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Stella M. Socha Stella M. Socha, 79, of Oil City, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following a three-year battle with cancer. Born Aug. 9, 1925, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Walenty Grzebieniak and Mary Kowal Grzebieniak Saylor. She attended the Assumption B.V.M. School and was a 1943 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Socha previously was employed by Welker Medical Supply and the Oil City Glass Co. before taking on the career of full time homemaker. She was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church and the Golden Agers in Oil City. Mrs. Socha enjoyed preparing and serving meals for banquets and receptions at Assumption Church with the "Kukla Brigade," as well as following her sons' exploits in baseball. Her true pleasure was playing bingo with close friends, Margaret Eisemont and Margie Hoover, and also taking occasional trips to Atlantic City and Niagara Falls. She took pride in her knitting and crocheting talents, making quilts and afghans for her family and grandchildren. Most importantly she cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Socha was married in the Assumption Church Oct. 12, 1947, to Frank S. Socha, who died Aug. 23, 1996. Surviving are three sons, Frank E. Socha and wife, Rachel, of Towanda, Jim Socha and wife, Roberta, of Rocklin, Calif., and Matt Socha and Gina Wright of Eureka, Calif.; six grandchildren, Becky and Stephen of Towanda, Amanda and Nicholas of Rocklin, Calif., and Salina and Christopher of Eureka, Calif. She also is survived by a brother, Retired Lt. Col. (USAF) Valentine Grzebieniak of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Patricia France of Louisville, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, her life was blessed by special relationships with many friends and close neighbors. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Socha was preceded in de ath by a son, Richard Socha; a half brother, Robert Saylor; and an aunt, Stella Dubiel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Kresinski presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, the Assumption B.V.M. Development Fund or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral set for Niki Deligiannis Funeral services for Niki Manos Deligiannis, 86, of 1520 Liberty St., Franklin, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. The Rev. Sean W. Rowe, rector of St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin, will officiate. Mrs. Deligiannis died Monday, March 7, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Among her survivors are seven great-grandchildren. Getting it right - Gladys S. Law Gladys S. Law, 84, of 1440 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among her survivors are five sons, Joseph Arthur Harris Jr., Paul D. Law Jr., Timothy E. Law and Otis D. Law, all of Franklin, and Frederick Sidney Harris of Oil City.

McClelland information: I have Emmaline McClelland as death in 1920 at Sisterville, West Virginia, you have date of death as 1909. Her sister Nettie McClelland Forquer resided in Sisterville on obit of her Father, William Franklin McClelland born 9 9 1828/ died 5 12 1904 in 78th year. His widow Julia Reed was alive at the time of his obit in 1904. Jacob M. Gruber was born in Redbank Township, Clarion County, Pa., son of Peter Gruber and Lydia Mohney. I suggest you look at census records for Sisterville, West Virginia for the children. Pearl allenfam66@yahoo.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCLELLAND - GRUBER - REED Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1280 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Emma McCLELLAND (1858-1909), dau of Wm Franklin McCLELLAND and Julia REED; who married Jacob M. GRUBER (1853-?) Both probably born Clarion County. Where are her children? Harold b.1878, Gertrude b.1881, William or Wid b.1885, Myrtle b. 1888, Margaret b.1891. Please help if you can. THANKS! ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Enter: PACLARIO --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCLELLAND - GRUBER - REED Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1280 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Emma McCLELLAND (1858-1909), dau of Wm Franklin McCLELLAND and Julia REED; who married Jacob M. GRUBER (1853-?) Both probably born Clarion County. Where are her children? Harold b.1878, Gertrude b.1881, William or Wid b.1885, Myrtle b. 1888, Margaret b.1891. Please help if you can. THANKS!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCLELLAND - GRUBER - REED Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/622 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Emma McCLELLAND (1858-1909), dau of Wm Franklin McCLELLAND and Julia REED; who married Jacob M. GRUBER (1853-?) Both probably born Clarion County. Where are her children? Harold b.1878, Gertrude b.1881, William or Wid b.1885, Myrtle b. 1888, Margaret b.1891. Please help if you can. THANKS!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robacker, Best, Steinrock, Brown, Williams ect. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/621 Message Board Post: Anyone know Robacker's from Clarion. Need information on this family. Anything please.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin Stump Burkholder Mishler Rock Egle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1279 Message Board Post: Looking for siblings and parents John Martin of /occ farmer’/b Ohio/Parents born PA (Swiss/German). John born Dec. 31,1827 Family states he was a twin (?)in Ohio/Millerburg Area Eastern Homes Co. Possibly 1856 Moved to Marshall Co.,Indiana marred Apr. 24, 1856 Mishler, Mary (Mennonite)/b Canada 1856-1858 Lived in North Township Marshal Co. Indiana Had son William Dec 1857 b Indiana 1860-1863 Moved back to Ohio possibly Martin’s Creek/Millersburg Area-Eastern Holmes County Had son Thomas born 1863 in Ohio d 1947 Michigan m Elizabeth Egle 1866-1877 Moved again to Indiana, Sarah b March 1, 1866 Indiana m Fred Franke 1868/69 Jane born in Indiana 1872 John Jr born in Indiana 1877 Isaac born Indiana 1869 Nov 26- Jane is born, Marshall Co Indiana m James Baldleder John Jr b Nov 1872 Indiana m Olive McIntyre Isaac b Jan 17, 1877 Indiana Moved to Michigan after 1877 and before 1880 US Census: 1840 Elkhart County, Indiana (Mary Mishler is found) not John Census: Note: (1) 1850 US Census, Indiana, Marshall County, October 12,1850, Rl. 160, Page 501, Line 29: Mariah Mishler/14/F/ / / /Canada John not found 1850 in Marshall County. No Martins born in PA living in Marshall County US Census: 20 JUN 1860 pg 84 Millersburg, Monroe Township, Holmes County, Ohio (John only) not sure if this is the correct John Martin. US Census: 8 JUL 1870 Census 07-08-1870 North Township, Marshall County,Indiana US Census: JUN 1880 Sherman, Osceola County, Michigan pg 84 B US Census: 1 JUN 1900 Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan Souces: Title: US Census 1880, Sherman, Osceola, Michigan Page: 84B 1880 Sherman, Osceola Co., Michigan census: John MARTIN Self M Male W 54 OH Farmer PA PA Mary MARTIN Wife M Female W 44 CAN Keep. House CAN CAN William MARTIN Son S Male W 22 IN Farm Laborer OH CAN Thomas MARTIN Son S Male W 18 OH At Home OH CAN Sarah MARTIN Dau S Female W 14 IN At Home OH CAN Jane MARTIN Dau S Female W 12 IN At Home OH CAN John MARTIN Son S Male W 8 IN OH CAN Isaac MARTIN Son S Male W 3 IN OH CAN Souces: Title: US Census 1880, Sherman, Osceola, Michigan Page: 84B 1880 Sherman, Osceola Co., Michigan census: John MARTIN Self M Male W 54 OH Farmer PA PA Mary MARTIN Wife M Female W 44 CAN Keep. House CAN CAN William MARTIN Son S Male W 22 IN Farm Laborer OH CAN Thomas MARTIN Son S Male W 18 OH At Home OH CAN Sarah MARTIN Dau S Female W 14 IN At Home OH CAN Jane MARTIN Dau S Female W 12 IN At Home OH CAN John MARTIN Son S Male W 8 IN OH CAN Isaac MARTIN Son S Male W 3 IN OH CAN US Census: 1840 Elkhart County, Indiana (Mary Mishler is found) Census: Note: (1) 1850 US Census, Indiana, Marshall County, October 12,1850, Rl. 160, Page 501, Line 29: Mariah Mishler/14/F/ / / /Canada US Census: 8 JUL 1870 Census 07-08-1870 North Township, Marshall County,Indiana US Census: JUN 1880 Sherman, Osceola County, Michigan pg 84 B US Census: 1 JUN 1900 Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan

The Derrick, March 9, 2005: James R. "Jimmie Dick" Fitterer, 916 Coal City Road, Kennerdell Darlene E. Mong, Shippenville, formerly of Ninevah area Romaine Yvonne Mong, Upper Elk Acres Road, Knox Alice Mae Sebring, Second Avenue, East Brady James R. "Jimmie Dick" Fitterer James R. "Jimmie Dick" Fitterer, 67, of 916 Coal City Road, Kennerdell, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born Jan. 28, 1938, in Oil City, he was the son of Levi and Florence Motter Fitterer. He was a 1958 graduate of Oil City High School and in 1961, he attended Penn Technical Institute, Pittsburgh, graduating as an electronic technician. Mr. Fitterer was employed by the Department of Defense in Fort Meade, Md. He retired in 1994 after 32 years of service and returned to the local area. He enjoyed spending four years in England and three years in Japan. His interests were dining out, camping and fishing with his brother-in-law, as well as his children, grandchildren and his dog, Misty. Mr. Fitterer was married in the Pine Hill Church of God July 1, 1962, to the former Frances L. Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Angela Fitterer of Doylestown, Jennifer Pearl and husband, Rick, of Jefferson, Md., and James W. Fitterer and wife, Kristy, of Kings Bay, Ga.; and seven grandchildren, Erich, Matthew and Hannah Nieberding of Doylestown, Douglas and Dalton Pearl of Jefferson, Md., and Dennis James and Ashley Reanne Fitterer of Kings Bay, Ga. He also is survived by two brothers, Levi Fitterer and wife, LaDonna, of Locust Grove, Va., and Donal Fitterer and wife, Millie, of Fort Myers, Fla.; and two sisters, Millie Spence and husband, Dick, of Oil City and Patty Spence and her companion, Wayne, of Wilmington, N.C. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with his friends and sister-in-law, the Rev. Bobbie Nelson, officiating. Interment will follow in Rockland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301. Darlene E. Mong Darlene E. Mong, 65, of Highland Oaks Nursing Home, Shippenville, formerly of the Ninevah area, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Highland Oaks. Born Dec. 7, 1939, in Ninevah, she was the daughter of Dorothy Adams Mong who survives at Highland Oaks, and the late Harold J. Mong. Miss Mong was a homemaker and resided at home with her parents. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah. Miss Mong enjoyed watching Rex Humbard on television and doing needlework. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a brother, the Rev. Keith Mong and wife, Cheryl, of Columbia; three nieces, Valerie Schubert and husband, Ed, of Honduras, Sharon Burke of Ninevah and Robin Ace and husband, Jeff, of Ninevah; one great-niece, Samantha Burke; and six great-nephews, Wesley Schubert, Adam Schubert, Andrew Burke, Grant Ace, Clint Ace and Johnathan Ace. In addition to her father, Miss Mong was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Mong, in 1998. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Osberg, pastor of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah, officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 2561 Grace Church Road, Knox, 16232, or to the Highland Oaks, 101 Maple Drive, Shippenville, 16254. Romaine Yvonne Mong Romaine Yvonne Mong, 72, of Upper Elk Acres Road, Knox, died Monday, March 7, 2005, in Clarview Nursing Home near Sligo. Born in Clarion County April 6, 1932, she was the daughter of Villard Byers Sr. and Ruth Buella Klingensmith Byers. Mrs. Mong worked from 1952 to 1964 at Owens-Brockway. She was a lifelong resident of the Clarion area and attended Faith Church of the Nazarene of Cranberry. Mrs. Mong enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing and traveling. She was married Nov. 19, 1955, to Harry John Mong Jr., who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Shelby Mong of New York City, Rhonda Brehm and husband, Steve, of Scappoose, Ore., and Cheryl Peck and husband, Kevin, of Largo, Fla.; and six grandchildren, Greg, Andrea and Dylan Brehm of Scappoose, Ore., Justin Brehm of Italy and Megan and Amanda Peck of Largo, Fla. She also is survived by three brothers, Paul Byers of Clarion, Villard Byers Jr. of Sligo and Nelson Byers of New Bethlehem; and two sisters, Ermajean Saylor of Sligo and Martha Reed of Clarion. She was preceded in death by her father in 1989, her mother in 1987 and her sister, Ruth Switzer in 1985. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Leonard Goughler officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. Alice Mae Sebring Alice Mae Sebring, 81, of Second Avenue, East Brady, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, after arriving at the Clarion Hospital following a sudden and unexpected heart seizure. Born Oct. 22, 1923, in Perry Township, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of James M. and Nellie Elizabeth Barger Hiles. She attended elementary school at Millers Eddy, McIntyre and Criswell schools and then graduated from Kaylor High School. Mrs. Sebring had been employed at the A&P Grocery Store and at Charles Long's Drug Store, both in East Brady, and then worked at the Bantam Car Co. in Butler during World War II. She was affiliated with the Regular Baptist Church in East Brady. Mrs. Sebring was married in East Brady Feb. 14, 1942, to Clarence E. "Junior" Sebring, who died Sept. 15, 2002. Surviving are two sons, C. James Sebring of Rimersburg and Dennis Lee Sebring of West Freedom, Parker RD; one daughter, Barbara A. Criner and husband, Thomas R., of Rimersburg; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She also is survived by three brothers, Charles L. Hiles of Bruin and .James M. "Squire" Hiles and wife, Carol, and Calvin Dean Hiles and wife, Anna June, all of Karns City RD 2; two sisters, Frances G. Peters and Margie R. McClain, both of East Brady; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sebring was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Barger, Feb. 16, 1990, and Kathryn Wiant, Sept. 18, 2003; and a great-grandchild, Thomas Walker, Nov. 12, 1999. 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. Thomas C. Pesci, pastor of the Regular Baptist Church in East Brady, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery, East Brady. Memorial contributions may be made to the Regular Baptist Church, P.O. Box 103, East Brady, 16028.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARR; GRANT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/69.1 Message Board Post: I have learned from an email cousin that Harvey H. BARR was the son of Lewis BARR and Juliann GRANT. I would like to learn more of this Clarion county family who had left the county by 1867. Thank you. H. Goebel, hlgoebel@yahoo.com

The Derrick, March 8, 2005: Charles Albert Bechtel Jr., Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Oil City Fae A. Buzard, 157 Hideaway Lane, Rimersburg Karen L. Heckathorn Davis, 391 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown Niki Manos Deligiannis, 1520 Liberty St., Franklin Leo James Dowling, 906 W. Spring St., Titusville Zelma A. Evans, Franklin and Oil City Frederick Everett Key, Roswell, Ga., formerly of Oil City Albert P. Knecht, 1007 Pioneer Road, Franklin Romaine Yvonne Mong, Upper Elk Acres Road, Knox C. Richard Moyer, Red Coach Manor, Oil City Martha Persing Myers, Conyers, Ga., formerly of Seneca Andrew Wayne Salsgiver, Wrightsville Louise C. Schill, Venus Barbara Whitten, funeral and memorial set Charles Albert Bechtel Jr. Charles Albert Bechtel Jr., 57, of 109 Indiana Lane, Williamsburg, Va., a former Oil City resident, died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, in the Hampton Sentara Caraplex, Hampton, Va., following an extended illness. Born July 4, 1947, in Oil City, he was the son of Ruth Hagadone Bechtel and the late Charles A. "Abe" Bechtel Sr. Mr. Bechtel attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Venango Christian High School He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy. Following his retirement, Mr. Bechtel took a position at the VA Hospital in Batavia, N.Y., until 1996, living there for 16 years. He then moved to Virginia where he took a position with Colonial Williamsburg. He was married in Oil City July 4, 1975, to former Oil City resident Jane Nesbit Koerner, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Ruth H. Bechtel of Oil City; a daughter, Leah Marie Griffith of Destin, Fla.; a son, Joseph T. Sarbak of Montclair, N.J.; and three grandchildren, Austin Griffith, Conrad and Minyu Sarbak. He also is survived by one brother, William Bechtel of Oil City; four sisters, Alberta Nordstrom of Warren, Mary Hadaway of Ames, Iowa, Janet O'Neil and Doris "Dolly" Bechtel, both of Oil City; a sister-in-law, Mary Bechtel of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Bechtel was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Bechtel. There will be no viewing or visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Oil City. Committal will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fae A. Buzard Fae A. Buzard, 86, of 157 Hideaway Lane, Rimersburg, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, due to smoke inhalation from a fire in her residence Saturday morning. Born July 15, 1918, in East Brady, she was the daughter of James and Rose Bowser King. Mrs. Buzard was a member of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church in Rimersburg. She also was a member of St. Richard Ladies Quilters and the Lawsonham Methodist Church Quilters. She was a homemaker. In addition to quilting, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and reading. Mrs. Buzard was married in East Brady April 26, 1946, to Edward R. "Cutty" Buzard, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Rae and Thomas Hoover of Rimersburg; two sons, John Buzard and wife, Nancy, of Rimersburg and James A. Buzard of Deltona, Fla.; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She also is survived by a brother, Paul King of East Brady. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buzard was preceded in death by three sisters, Ellen McCleary, Margaret Balzer and Ruth John; and five brothers, Richard King, Daniel King, Joseph King, Eugene King and Roy King. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Richard Catholic Church, Rimersburg, with the Rev. William Kuba, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Lawsonham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Eccles-Lesher Library, Rimerbsurg, 16248. Karen L. Heckathorn Davis Karen L. Heckathorn Davis, 44, of 391 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown, died at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in a motor vehicle accident on Route 322 in Victory Heights. Born Sept. 2, 1960, in Oil City, she was a daughter of JoAnn Russell Heckathorn and the late Guy Heckathorn. She was 1978 Cranberry High School graduate. Mrs. Davis had been employed as a dispatcher at the Sugarcreek Borough police station for a number of years and was a police communication officer with the state police barracks in Franklin at the time of her death. She was a member of Heckathorn United Methodist Church. Mrs. Davis enjoyed walking, exercising, riding motorcycles, Bible study and being with her dog, Jacob, who also was killed in the same accident. She was married Sept. 22, 1990, in her home by the Rev. Harry J. Rosenberg to Thomas Edwin Davis. He preceded her in death June 25, 2003. Surviving are her mother of Seneca; three stepchildren, Benjamin Lee Davis who is serving overseas with the U.S. Army, Elizabeth Ann Uskert and her husband, Matthew, of Wilmington, N.C., and Amber Nicole Davis of Seneca; and one brother, Richard Heckathorn and his wife, Charlene, of Franklin, and their children, Jodi, Nick and Jeremy and his wife, Samantha, and their daughter, Kailee. Also surviving are four sisters, Sherry Franklin of Seneca, and her two children, Ben and Carol, Kim Davis and her husband, Tom, of Polk, and her two children, Emily and Evan; Jane Zimmerman and her husband, Dave, and their two children, Renee and Justin, of Cheektowaga, N.Y., and Gina Knoch and her husband, Greg, of Rocky Grove, and their children, Kiyomi, Kai and Emmi; and her maternal grandparents, Joe and Ann Russell of Emlenton. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Heckathorn United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Pat Ellis, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow in Shaw Farm Cemetery. Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge off arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the DARE program in care of Sugarcreek Borough police department, 212 Fox St., Franklin, 16323. Niki Manos Deligiannis Niki Manos Deligiannis, 86, of 1520 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 12:42 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at Sugar Creek Station. Born March 21, 1918, in Greensburg, she was a daughter of Michael and Kalliope Ascounis Manos. She was a Seton Hill College graduate. Mrs. Deligiannis was co-owner of Franklin Bottling Company with her husband from 1943 until 1985. The business was sold in 1985 to the Pepsi Cola Company. The mother of three sons, she served as a Cub Scout den leader and was a loyal spectator at Little League and Pony League ball games. She was married June 6, 1940, to Aristomenis "Manny" Deligiannis at Chicago's Edgewater Beach Hotel. He preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1999. Surviving are three sons, Robert and his wife, Rita, of Duluth, Ga., Michael and his wife, Sandra, of Franklin, and Constantine "Connie" and his wife, Bonnie, of Richmond, Va.; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Alex Manos and his wife, Marie, of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; and a sister, Aliki Mathas, of Miami Shores, Fla. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Deligiannis was preceded in death by two young daughters, Pamela and Maria; two brothers, Theodore and Nicholas Manos; and two sisters, Marie Kastokas and Barbara Giovan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Sean W. Rowe, rector of St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Leo James Dowling Leo James Dowling, 906 W. Spring St., Titusville, died at 12:13 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital following a brief illness. Born Feb. 23, 1920, in Titusville, he was the son of David J. and Catherine M. Strawbridge Dowling. He was a lifelong resident of Titusville and attended St. Titus Grade School and was a member of the class of 1939 at St. Joseph Academy. After high school graduation, Mr. Dowling worked in the maintenance department at Titusville Iron Works. Shortly before the start of World War II, he was transferred to the machine shop. In August 1943, Mr. Dowling volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy. He served with the Seabees (CBMU 541-Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit) in the southwest Pacific Theater and was granted an honorable discharge Feb. 17, 1946, in San Pedro, Calif. After the war, he worked for various contractors in the Titusville area. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners of America Local No. 705 in Lorain, Ohio. Later he worked as a bricklayer in Cleveland and was a member of the Brick Mason and Plaster International Union (BM&:PIU) Local No. 5. He was a member of St. Titus Church. Mr. Dowling was married in the rectory of St. Titus Church April 7, 1951, to the former Edna Korb, who survives. They were married by the Rev. James F. Hopkins. From May 17, 1951, until his retirement Oct. 31, 1981, Mr. Dowling owner and operated Marsh Gauge Pole Co. During their retirement years, he and his wife enjoyed playing bridge and traveling to many far away and exotic places including China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe, Hawaii and Alaska. In addition to traveling, Mr. Dowling was an avid hunter and raised beagles. Mr. Dowling had a quick wit and the gift of story telling. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a brother, Gerald "Jerry" Dowling and wife, Polly, of Farrell; various sisters and brothers-in-law and countless nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins and good friends. Mr. Dowling was preceded in death by his brothers, John Arthur, George and Louis; and sisters, Sr. Mary Camilla, RSM, Sr. Mary Marguer ite, RSM, Florence Butler, Frances Lindsay and Helen Barry. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 E. Main St., Titusville. A Christian wake service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Titus Church by the Rev. D.G. Davis III, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Taylor Camerer, pastor of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Dowling requested that memorial donations be made to any of the following: St. Titus Church, Immaculate Conception Church in Mageetown, the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, the Sisters of Mercy in Erie or to a charity of one's choice. Zelma A. Evans Zelma A. Evans, 99, a resident of The Caring Place in Franklin for the last two years and a longtime Siverly resident, died at 2 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after an extended illness. Born Jan. 16, 1906, in Wallaceville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha Miller Gesin, and lived in Oil City's Siverly neighborhood since she was 12. A homemaker, Mrs. Evans had been a telephone operator with the General Telephone Company in her earlier years. She attended the Willow Street Free Methodist Church. Mrs. Evans enjoyed baking and sewing and loved to be around her children and grandchildren. She was married June 18, 1937, in Maysville, N.Y., to Andrew M. Evans. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Toby) Aikins of Rocky Grove and Mrs. Daniel (Janet) Boland of Loveland, Colo.; four grandchildren, Raymond Aikins Jr., David Aikins and his wife, Amy, Andrew Boland and his wife, Chesy, and Mark Boland; two great-grandchildren, Christian David Aikins and Elijah David Aikins; and several nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by three brothers, Miller, Coder and Orlo Gesin; and two sisters, Mabel Ruth Gibson and an infant. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Willow Street Free Methodist Church or to a charity of one's choice. Frederick Everett Key Frederick Everett Key, 68, of Roswell, Ga., formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, March 5, in St. Joseph Hospital, Marietta, Ga., from complications due to transitional cell cancer. Born Jan. 14, 1937, in Brooklyn, Ohio, he was the son of Elmer A. Key and Frances L. Amsden. Mr. Key grew up in Oil City and attended Cranberry High School before moving to Lancaster where he attended Thaddeus Stevens Trade School, now the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He worked for IBM for more than 30 years as a senior marketing support representative and later retired from MARCAM as a software consultant. He had a passion for woodcarving, enjoying many years as a member of the Southeastern Woodcarver's Association and later pursuing his love of woodcarving with close friends at the Smyrna, Ga., Senior Center. His talents as a woodcarver were appreciated by friends and family and he was a sought after instructor, hosting many classes in character carving. Mr. Key had a love of nature and the outdoors that included a love of gardening and landscaping. He especially enjoyed his koi pond, which he installed in the back yard of his home in Roswell, Ga. He was a founding member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Marietta, Ga., and worked tirelessly with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, organizing the annual Adopt-a-Family Program for needy families in the metro Atlanta area during Christmas time. Mr. Key was married for 46 years to the former Barbara Jean Houser of Lancaster. She died June 22, 2003. Surviving are two sons, James Richard Key of Canyon Country, Calif., and Thomas Patrick Key of Smyrna, Ga.; and a brother, Elmer Scott Key of Alpharetta, Ga. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Road, NE Marietta, Ga. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ann Catholic Church in Marietta with the Rev. Gene Barrett presiding. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta, Ga. Memorial tributes may be made by visiting www.mem.com. Donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society in care of St. Ann Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, NE Marietta, Ga. 30062. Albert P. Knecht Albert P. Knecht, 73, of 1007 Pioneer Road, Franklin, died at 5:27 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 17, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Albert E. and Charlotte L. Dietzel Knecht. He was a 1949 graduate of Cathedral Latin High School. He earned his BBA degree in 1956 from John Carroll University, Cleveland, and earned his MBA in 1975 from Youngstown State University. Mr. Knecht served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Service Defense Medal for his valor. He relocated with his family in 1977 to the Franklin area where he was employed by Joy Manufacturing Co. as manager of applications support. He retired from Joy Jan. 1, 1994. Mr. Knecht was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church and was very active in the Knights of Columbus, Franklin Council 1020, as a member of the Fourth Degree. He was a member of the zoning hearing board of Sandycreek Township, a board member of the Literacy Council of Venango County and a member of Franklin Elks Lodge No. 110. Mr. Knecht enjoyed golfing with the Senior League of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. He also enjoyed gardening and designing and building homes, especially the home in which he and his wife currently resided. He was married June 28, 1958, in Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, Ohio, to the former Virginia M. "Ginny" Keefe, who survives. They were married for 46 years. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Michael V. Gold and wife, Annie, of Suffern, N.Y., and Joseph P. Knecht of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Colette M. Smith and husband, Sean, of Latrobe; and four grandchildren, Brendan, Aidan and Kirean Gold of Suffern, N.Y., and Yael Smith of Latrobe. He also is survived by three sisters, Coletta Knecht of Lynhurst, Ohio, Carol Knecht of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Geraldine Schneeberger of Highland Heights, Ohio; and one brother, Richard J. Knecht and wife, Antoinette, of Toledo, Ohio; In addition to his parents, Mr. Knecht was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Knecht. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church with Msgr. John J. Herbein, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Missionaries of Charity, 335 E. 145th St., Bronx, N.Y., 10451; or St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. Romaine Yvonne Mong Romaine Yvonne Mong, 72, of Upper Elk Acres Road, Knox, died Monday evening, March 7, 2005, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. C. Richard Moyer C. Richard Moyer of Vo-Tech Drive died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born in Chanute, Kan., he was the son of Claude M. and Lenora Mae Moyer. He grew up in Lakeland, Fla., and moved to Oil City in 1941. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ranger. That aircraft carrier saw action off the coast of Norway and also was deployed to Newfoundland and Iceland and crossed the Arctic Circle before being sent to the Pacific Theater of Operations. In civilian life, Mr. Moyer spent most of his working years as a sales representative in the gift industry. He enjoyed a lifelong interest and pleasure in golf. He was married March 5, 1946, to Louise Conn, who died July 12, 1980. He was married again Aug. 5, 1982, to Jacqueline Lamb, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jenny Barney; a son, David Moyer; four stepchildren, Pat Knight, Janet Morley, Judy Vendetti and William J. Lamb; and seven grandchildren, Lindsey Moyer, Scott and Ann Morley, John and Ben Coogan, and William and Rachel Lamb. A daughter, Paula Lamb Everman, died in December 2004. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Ellis, pastor of Heckathorn United Methodist Church, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. Martha Persing Myers Martha Persing Myers, 93, of Conyers, Ga., formerly of Seneca, died Sunday, March 5, 2005. Born July 22, 1912, in Seneca, she was a daughter of the late Sumner B. and Orpha M. Roberts Persing. Mrs. Myers retired from Senior Services (Olivia Haydell Center) in Conyers, Ga. She was a member of Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Conyers, Ga. She enjoyed teaching ceramics, working with her hands and spending time with her family and friends. She was married Nov. 5, 1928, to John Burton Myers, who preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1999. She is survived by three daughters, Mona Goodman and her husband, Charles, of Oil City, Dolores J. Jacoby of Conyers, Ga., and Carol Steel of Covington, Ga.; two sons, Jack Myers of Laramie, Wyo., and Phillip Myers and his wife, Mary, of Conyers, Ga; 28 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 66 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Noble, pastor of St. Stephen Church, presiding. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. Andrew Wayne Salsgiver Andrew Wayne Salsgiver, 33, of Wrightsville, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 3, 2005, at his home. He was born in Warren, the son of Karen H. Getty and Lawrence S. Salsgiver. He served as a machinist mate in the U.S. Navy as a member of the submarine force, the "Silent Service." Mr. Salsgiver was a jack of all trades, honest and dependable, and worked at Thermotech of Harrisburg, where he performed, among many tasks, HVAC installations. He attended the Heritage International Assembly Church of Wrightsville. Mr. Salsgiver was married to Tracy Lea Smith, who survives. He enjoyed children and those around him to the fullest. He and his wife, Tracy, were expecting a son, Travis Andrew Salsgiver, within the next two weeks. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his mother, Karen H. Getty of Sandy Lake; his father and stepmother, Lawrence S. and Peg Salsgiver of Leeper; a brother, Robert S. Salsgiver of Granite Falls, Wash.; a sister, Stacy Salsgiver of Strattanville; four nephews, DJ, Mason, Eddie and Sam; two nieces, Melyssa and Kelsey; and his canine buddy, Maggie-aka Fred. Mr. Salsgiver was preceded in death by a sister, Laurie Ann Salsgiver. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the account of Andrew or Tracy Salsgiver, in care of Wachovia Bank, Lititz, 17543. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, 3096 Sandy Lake-Grove City Road, Sandy Lake. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Lowell Adams, visitation pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. The Scott A. Black Funeral Home, Stoneboro, is in charge of arrangements. Louise C. Schill Louise C. Schill, 92, of Venus, died Monday March 7, 2005, in Brookville Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1912, in Detroit Mich., she was the daughter of Stephen and Lidwina Hahn Beichner. Mrs. Schill was a homemaker, loved her grandchildren and enjoyed crocheting afghans. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. On June 16, 1935, she married Edward Kaltenbach, who died Sept. 19, 1942. On Nov. 3, 1951, she married Leonard Schill and they were married for 39 years. He preceded her in death June 10, 1990. Surviving are her children, Ann Love of Strattanville, Helen Goreczny of Oil City, Berniece Reitz and husband, Beryl, of Venus, Michael Schill and wife, Cathy, of Venus, Daniel Schill and wife, Lori, of Venus and Deborah Beichner and husband, Floyd, of Kossuth; a daughter-in-law, Beverly Kaltenbach of Arizona; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Hilda Deitz of Titusville. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Schill was preceded in death by a son, Edward Kaltenbach; two brothers, Clarence "Red" Beichner and Stephen "Ken" Beichner; and two sons-in-law, Darrell Love and Stephen Goreczny Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish prayer service will be held at 8:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to the Msgr. Theobald Fund of the church or to the McKinley Health Center, Brookville._ Funeral - Memorial set for Barbara Whitten A memorial service for Barbara J. "Sis" Whitten, 60, of 368 Keely Road, Franklin, will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Worden Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Hamilton, pastor of the Deckards Run United Methodist Church, will officiate. Mrs. Whitten died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Surviving are special cousins, Sharon Stone of Hollywood, Calif., Chris and Penny Domres of Franklin, Ressie Hapac of Cooperstown, and Tasha, Christy and Scott. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Robert Matthew Owens.

Hi All, Does anyone have any information on a Milton Beckett. He wrote a poem about me and my sister for my mother in 1937. I wonder if he wrote other poems etc. Emma Fox Dusch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1277.1 Message Board Post: On the 1860 census John is on page 447 Clarion Perry. Casper had died. Spelling is Gihar on this census. Chuck

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1278 Message Board Post: Try Casper Guire/Penimah (?) Guire 1850 Clarion Perry Page 165. Chuck

The Derrick, March 7, 2005: Hazel E. Brady Albaugh, Tionesta (obit missing) Robert Duane Beels Sr., Sligo, formerly of Knox Clarence L. Burrows, Springcreek Road, Titusville Fae A. Buzard, Hideaway Lane, Rimersburg Betty June Dailey, 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin Karen L. Heckathorn Davis, 391 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown Myrtle Reed Irwin, Edinboro, formerly of Oil City (obit missiing) Clarence G. Kiter Sr., Franklin, formerly of 5860 Galmish Road, Cochranton Albert P. Knecht, Pioneer Road, Franklin Gladys S. Law, 1440 Chestnut St., Franklin David H. Melat, Titusville C. Richard Moyer, Red Coach Manor, Oil City Ruth L. Henderson Rapisardi, Tionesta, formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y. Pastor Richard C. Ross, 998 Shreve Road, Titusville Jack Lyon Shriver, Brookville, formerly of Titusville Barbara J. "Sis" Whitten, 368 Keely Road, Franklin Robert Duane Beels Sr. Robert Duane Beels Sr., 90, of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, formerly of Knox, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a short illness. Born July 27, 1914, in Emlenton, he was the son of Clarence B. and Ada Miller Beels. He was a 1932 graduate of Knox High School. Mr. Beels owned Beels Welding Shop in Knox. He was an active member of the former Emanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Beels enjoyed playing Canasta and bridge and watching baseball and football games. He was married in Knox Nov. 21, 1936, to the former Mary Ellen McCamant, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, Barry F. and Sue Truitt Beels of Washington, Pa.; a daughter and her husband, Eleanor A. and Ron Rygelski of Glenshaw; nine grandchildren, Penny Vogt, Pamela VanWyck, Randy Beels, Jaime Beels, Brian Beels, Ronald Rygelski, Dean Rygelski, Rae McCurley and Chad Rygelski; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beels was preceded in death by a son, Robert D. Beels Jr.; a brother, George Beels; and four sisters, Annabelle Beels, Hazel Clutz, Virginia Olson and Lois Weaver. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville, officiating. Interment will follow in Knox Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox Library or to the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. Clarence L. Burrows Clarence L. Burrows, 83, of Springcreek Road, Titusville, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital following a short illness. Born July 9, 1921, in Pleasantville, he was the son of Harry and Adelaide Noyes Burrows. Mr. Burrows was a veteran of World War II, having been inducted into the U.S. Army Dec. 7, 1944, in Erie, and discharged Aug. 12, 1946, in Fort George Meade, Md., with the rank of tech sergeant. He was the recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippines Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, Army Occupation of Japan Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Burrows was employed for more than 28 years by Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. He also did farming from 1950 to 1964 and drilled water wells. He was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church, Universal Cyclops Quarter Century Club and Union City American Legion Post No. 237. Mr. Burrows enjoyed hunting, fishing and restoration of antique tractors. He was married in Titusville May 29, 1941, to Ruth Sutton, who died June 14, 1992. Surviving are four sons and their wives, Ronald and Meredythe Burrows of Union City, Richard and Ann Burrows and Michael and Karla Burrows, all of Titusville, and Jeffrey and Robin Burrows of Pleasantville; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Raymond Burrows and wife, Leona, of Pleasantville, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Burrows was preceded in death by two grandsons, Todd Burrows and James Burrows; two brothers, Lawrence Burrows and Bruce Burrows; and a sister, Lois Coulter. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Miller, pastor of White Oak United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will full military rites will be held in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church, in care of the Rev. John Miller, 15068 State Highway 89, Titusville, 16354k or to the American Cancer Society, 201 N. Franklin St., Titusville, 16354. Fae A. Buzard Fae A. Buzard, 86, of Hideaway Lane, Rimersburg, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, due to smoke inhalation from a fire in her residence Saturday morning. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Betty June Dailey Betty June Dailey, 85, of 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She was born Sept. 6, 1919, in Tionesta. Her birth name was Grace Leeper. She was adopted as a small child by the late Max Dailey and Mary Inez Reisinger Dailey Gates. She worked as a cook, retiring from the Idlewood Restaurant in Franklin. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Her favorite hymn was "Room at the Cross." Surviving are three brothers, Max Dailey and wife, Irene, of Albuquerque, N.M., Bill Dailey and wife, Louise, of Polk and Don M. Gates and wife, Vida, of Cochranton; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends, Stephen and David Hogue and their families. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, George M. Gates; and her special lifelong friend, Edward Hogue. There will be no public services. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323. Arrangements are in charge of the Huff Chapel, Franklin. Karen L. Heckathorn Davis Karen L. Heckathorn Davis, 44, of 391 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in a traffic accident on Route 322 at Victory Heights. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Clarence G. Kiter Sr. Clarence G. Kiter Sr., 92, a resident of Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, for the past two and one-half years, formerly of 5860 Galmish Road, Cochranton, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in the Franklin facility. Born March 21, 1912, in Oil City, he was the son of George W. and May B. Cotterman Kiter. He attended Oil City area schools. Mr. Kiter owned and operated a farm for many years and had a fondness for domestic animals. He was employed at Talon in Meadville, was a school bus contractor for the Cochranton area schools for more than 35 years and was a farmer and Wayne Township Supervisor for 40 years. Mr. Kiter was a 50-year member of the Cochranton Masonic Lodge No. 790 and also was a member of the New Castle Consistory. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife, fishing at Lake Okeechobee, Fla., reading western novels and nature's beauty. Mr. Kiter leaves a legacy of being devoted to his family and lending a helping hand to those in need. He was married Feb. 19, 1930, to Cordelia May Rogers, who died March 13, 1999. They were married for 69 years. Surviving are a son, Edward Kiter and wife, Rita, of Cochranton; six grandchildren, Matthew Kiter, Cathy Hare, Betsy Kidwell, Ben Kiter, Glenn Kiter and Amy Kochannek; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Kiter was preceded in death by two sons, Clarence Kiter Jr. and an infant, Larry Kiter; and a granddaughter, Peggy O. Cherry. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Boal, pastor of the Cochranton Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences can be E-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. Albert P. Knecht Albert P. Knecht of Pioneer Road, Franklin, died at 5:47 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Gladys S. Law Gladys S. Law, 84, of 1440 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 21, 1921, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Cyril and Margaret Butts Stevens. Mrs. Law was a telephone operator for A.T.&T. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Law was married to Paul Law, who preceded her in death. Surviving are five sons, Joseph Arthur Harris Jr., Paul D. Law Jr., Timothy E. Law and Otis D. Law, all of Franklin, and Frederick Sidney Harris of Oil City; one daughter, Margaret P. Butler of Meadville; numerous grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three brothers, Joseph Sherene of Grove City, Henry Sherene of Franklin and Kenneth Sherene of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Law was preceded in death by a daughter, Paulette Law; four brothers, Frederick S. Stevens, Otis W. Sherene, Charles Sherene and Drederick Stevens; and one sister, Agnes Stevens. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will held at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Laura Adams-King, pastor of the Erie Street Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Easter Seals. David H. Melat David H. Melat, 61, of Titusville, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Titusville. Born July 10, 1943, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Leonard P. and Kathryn M. Hoffman Melat, and was a lifelong resident of the tri-city area. He was a 1962 graduate of Cranberry High School. Mr. Melat worked in the oil fields all his life, being a third generation oil producer. He owned and operated drilling rigs and oil leases throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. He was associated with the Busted Flush Sporting Clay facility in Titusville. Mr. Melat enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors. He also was an avid stamp collector. He was married in Henrys Bend Jan. 17, 2003, to Chris Cartwright, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Black and husband, Brett, of Chandler, Ariz.; four sons, Kipp Melat and wife, Cherie, of Fairfax, Va., Kory Melat and wife, Lori, of Seneca and Luke Melat and Jesse Melat, both of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren, Perry Melat and Chloe Melat of Fairfax, Va., Katie Black and Josie Black of Chandler, Ariz., and Kaylyn Melat of Seneca. He also is survived by a sister, Beverly Sisson and husband, Ron, of Warren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Melat was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard P. Melat Jr. and Dennis J. Melat. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Osenider Funeral Home, Oil City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Melat Cemetery, Rockland Township. The family requests memorial donations be sent to the American Cancer Society. C. Richard Moyer C. Richard Moyer, 81, of Red Coach Manor, Oil City, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Ruth L. Henderson Rapisardi Ruth L. Henderson Rapisardi, 83, of Tionesta, formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y., died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at her home. Born June 30, 1921, in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of Daniel J. Henderson, who died in 1964, and Stella O'Reilly Henderson, who died in 1927. She resided in New Rochelle all of her life until moving to Tionesta in 2001 to be with her daughter. While living in New Rochelle, she attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated in 1940 from New Rochelle High School. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in New Rochelle. She was employed as a sales clerk for W.T. Grant Co. and F.W. Woolworth's there and after retirement, she attended the Doyle Senior Center. After moving to Tionesta, Mrs. Rapisardi became a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church and belonged to the Tionesta Senior Club. She was married to Manuel F. Rapisardi, who died in 1977. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Rapisardi McDaid and husband, Bill, of Tionesta; two grandsons, Robert W. McDaid of Tionesta and W. Russell McDaid and wife, Terri, of Lebanon, Pa.; two great-granddaughters, Rose Marie McDaid and Grace Anne McDaid of Lebanon; and a granddaughter, Karen Geoghegan and husband, Bill, of Bethel, Conn. She also is survived by a brother, Peter Henderson and his wife, Janine, of Litchfield, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Rapisardi Geoghegan in 1984; a brother, Daniel J. Henderson II; three sisters, Estelle Henderson Johnson, Mary Henderson and Barbara Henderson Alfano; and her mother-in-law, Rose Passarelli, in 1989. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Tionesta, with the Rev. Tom Aleksa presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tionesta United Methodist Church "Keep The Bell Ringing" fund. Pastor Richard C. Ross Pastor Richard C. Ross of 998 Shreve Road, Titusville, died Saturday afternoon, March 5, 2005, at his residence from injuries received in a tractor accident. Born in Titusville, he was the son of Samuel and Marjorie Servey Ross. He was a graduate of Titusville High School and also a graduate of MTA Trucking School in Elizabethtown. Pastor Ross had been employed as a truck driver for Omega Trucking in Wheatland. He was pastor of the Word of Faith Fellowship Church in Butler. He had served as a missionary to Mexico and the Philippines many times. He formerly was associate pastor of the Church of the Word International in Titusville and of Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown. He formerly served as pastor of the Wings of Grace Church in Oil City. Pastor Ross was a board member of the ABC Pregnancy Center in Franklin. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. Pastor Ross was married in Titusville March 27, 1982, to Karen Anthony Southwick, who survives, along with his parents of Titusville. Also surviving are a son, Mark W. Southwick and wife, Cathy, of Raymond, Wash.; three daughters, Sheila See and husband, Dennis, of Meadville, Sherri Southwick of Cambridge Springs and Krista Roberts and husband, Alan, of Sarver; and 12 grandchildren, Katie, Alisha, Kevion, Devon and Karin Southwick, Courtney, Christopher, Joshua and Hannah See and Makenzie, Kalista and Keegan Roberts. He also is survived by two sisters, Grace George and husband, Larry, of Oil City and Bonnie Staub and husband, Lew, of Titusville; two nieces; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Jessica Lynn See. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown with Pastor Glenn Walker of the church and Pastor Robert Hawk of Clarksburg, W.Va., officiating. Interment will be in Jamison Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Word of Faith Fellowship Church, 6 South St., Butler, 16001, or to the ABC Pregnancy Center, Franklin, 16323. Jack Lyon Shriver Jack Lyon Shriver, 76, of Laurelbrooke Landing, Brookville, formerly of Titusville, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in the Brookville facility. Born May 14, 1928, in Seymour, Iowa, he was the son of Paul and Charlotte Lyon Shriver. Mr. Shriver attended school in Norman, Okla., and Burbank, Calif., and graduated from Glendale College. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Shriver had been co-owner of Boyd and Shriver and then started Shriver Gas and Oil. He retired from Quaker State as a district land manager and previously worked for International Harvester. He was a member of the American Legion Post, VFW Post No. 5958 and the Elks Club No. 502, all of Titusville. Mr. Shriver enjoyed the outdoors and nature and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Barr and Karen Shriver and John and Deb Shriver, all of Brookville; two daughters and their husbands, Pamela and James Matson of Brookville and Babs and Christopher Rajecki of McKean; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Shriver was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, with Pastor Bob Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Brookville Area United Fund, Main Street, Brookville; the Brookville Lions Club; or to Laurelbrooke Landing, 1 Laurelbrooke Drive, Brookville, 15825. Barbara J. "Sis" Whitten Barbara J. "Sis" Whitten, 60, of 368 Keely Road, Franklin, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Sept. 23, 1944, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Robert Charles Owens Sr. and Gertrude May Lawson Owens. Mrs. Whitten was a homemaker. She was raised by her grandparents, Clarence and Freda Lawson, who are deceased. She enjoyed arts and crafts, computers, photography, Monday Night Wrestling, NASCAR racing, her animals and her family and friends. Mrs. Whitten was married Sept. 26, 1981, to Lewis E. Whitten, who survives, along with her father, Robert Charles Owens Sr. of Elmonte, Calif. Also surviving are a stepson, James Whitten of Franklin; a stepdaughter, Chris Hellem and husband, Chas, of Cooperstown; and five grandchildren, Charles, Bradley and Jacob Hellem of Cooperstown and Randy and Joey Whitten of Tionesta. She also is survived by one brother, Robert Charles Owens Jr. and wife, Alice, of Polk; four cousins, Sharon Stone of Hollywood, Calif., Chris and Penny Domres of Franklin and Ressie Hapac of Cooperstown; three nieces, Missy Betterman, LaDonna Strouse and Tina Pegg, all of Franklin; one nephew, Mike Owens of Franklin; and a special friend, Beth Reed of New York. Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Robert Matthew Owens. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Deckards Run United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Hamilton, pastor of the Worden Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements.

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/619 Message Board Post: Jacob Alsbaugh born 1792, father of five children: Michael, John, Susannah, Ezra and Rebecca. Michael and Ezra moved to Iowa. Ezra later lived in Kansas and Missouri. Harness making and saddlery was a specialty of this family. Descendants of John appear to have lived in Missouri and Kansas. John Alsbaugh born 1823; died 1884. Father of Jacob Alsbaugh appears to be Matthias Alsbaugh. Seeking additional information regarding this 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/rw/GaB.2ACE/255.1 Message Board Post: i am wondering if John Blotzer had a brother named Wolf Blotzer who was born in Bavaria/Baden in Dec 1838 and lived in Clarion County, Pennsylvania after he moved to the United States in about 1846.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guiher Wilson Hart Egan Kessler Michael Baker McCoy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1277 Message Board Post: Searching for the parents of John C. Guiher. He is my GGGrandfather and he served with the 103rd Pa Infantry Regiment during the civil war. His father may be Gasper Guyher. I found a 1860 census record listing in Clarion Co. for Gasper Guyher. Not sure if this is the same family.