The Derrick, March 5, 2005: Robert Duane Beels Sr., Knox Hazel A. Beggs, formerly of 110 Orchard St., Franklin Clara Jeanette Snyder, 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin William J. Urey, 1950 State Route 8, Oil City Robert Duane Beels Sr. Robert Duane Beels Sr., 90, of Knox, died Friday evening, March 4, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The William N. Rupert Mortuary of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Hazel A. Beggs Hazel A. Beggs, 87, formerly of 110 Orchard St., Franklin, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Feb. 21, 1918, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Callie May Hunt Wilcox. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Mrs. Beggs was a homemaker. She was married Jan. 7, 1939, to Donald E. Beggs, who died Oct. 16, 1996. Surviving are seven children, Jeanne M. Pfiester and husband, James, of Osseo, Mich., Donald E. Beggs and wife, Andrea, and W. James Beggs, all of Franklin, Betty Lou Jolley and husband, Delbert, and Richard E. Beggs and wife, Mary Lou, all of Oil City, and Ronald B. Beggs and Kenneth W. Beggs, both of Seneca; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Beggs was preceded in death by a brother, D.L. "Bud" Wilcox; a sister, Marian Weaver; and a granddaughter, Tina Miller. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Gary Small of the United Brethren in Christ Church officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Clara Jeanette Snyder Clara Jeanette Snyder, 73, of 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin, died at 3:11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Ira E. and Bessie M. Slocum Jordan. Mrs. Snyder first worked for McCrory's Department Store from 1949 to 1953 and then helped her husband run Snyder's Small Engine Repair Shop. She was a member of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Venango County Historical Society, the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society and the Venango County Genealogical Society. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed genealogy, detective shows and crossword puzzles. She was married December 28, 1952, to John William Snyder, who died Nov. 15, 2003. Surviving are two children, Sharon L. Turner of Franklin and Karen S. Lovett and husband, William, of Micanopy, Fla.; and three grandchildren, John J. Turner and Rebecca M. Turner, both of Franklin, and T. Rae Lovett of Micanopy Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by one sister, Audrey A. Jordan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. John King, pastor of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation, Venango County Historical Society, the Pioneer Steam & Gas Engine Society or the Venango County Genealogical Society. William J. Urey William J. Urey, 74, of 1950 State Route 8, Oil City, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1930, in Franklin, he was the son of James and Stachia Hazlett Urey. He was a graduate of Rockland High School. Mr. Urey was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant first class. He began his career working for the New York Central Railroad. He then was a laborer for Pennzoil until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Urey was a member of the Oil City VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bird watching. Mr. Urey was married July 1, 1960, in Good Hope Lutheran Church to the former Carol L. Karns, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Carrie Lynn Urey of Pittsburgh; three brothers, James E. Urey of Warren, Frank Urey of Weed, N.M., and Lyle "Pete" Urey of Franklin; and two sisters, Maxine Sires and Zeldean Foster, both of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl "Bob" Urey; and a sister, Jenny Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, Franklin, with the Rev. Bonnie King, pastor of Reno United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Old Sandy Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Reno United Methodist Church, 211 Walnut St., Reno, 16343; or the Women's Society of the church.

The Derrick, March 4, 2005: Richard G. Baker, 377 Fox Mine Road, Jackson Center, formerly of Millbrook Iris B. Biery, Cocoa Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin Mary A. Inglis Dodds, Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville, formerly of Oil City Herbert H. Netzler, 10015 Route 98, Edinboro, an Oakland Township native Stephen R. Oster, 625 Richmond Drive, Hermitage Clara J. Snyder, 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin William J. Urey, 1950 State Route 8, Oil City Maynard Rupert, getting it right Richard G. Baker Richard G. Baker, 57, of 377 Fox Mine Road, Jackson Center, formerly of Millbrook, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born Sept. 29, 1947, in Grove City, he was a son of James Glenn and Viola Kemp Baker. He was a 1966 graduate of Lakeview High School. Mr. Baker retired in 2001 from Polk Center, where he worked in food service since 1978. He attended Irwin Presbyterian Church in Irwin Township, Venango County. He enjoyed driving, helping people and farming. Surviving are four sisters, J. Joyce Kelly and Bonnie J. Weber and her husband, Dan, all of Grove City, Anne E. Elder and her husband, Harold, of Jackson Center, and Gayle K. Lenihan and her husband, Michael, of Johnstown, Colo.; a brother, Arnold J. Baker and his wife, Kay, of Jackson Center; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Baker of Grove City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Baker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Greenlee of Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Mount Irwin Cemetery, Irwin Township. Iris B. Biery Iris B. Biery, 82, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Fla., with her family present. Born May 31, 1922, in Barking, Essex, England, she was a daughter of Thomas and Rosina Boss. She served as a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. She met and married Jack J. Biery of Franklin in May 1945. A resident of Franklin until 1992, she was involved in civic activities including the American Cancer Society and the Franklin Hospital Auxiliary. She was awarded the citizenship certificate as Franklin's Woman of the Year in 1968. She was also an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi women's sorority. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Jack; and sons Jeffrey and David, all of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Sylvia Duyt, of Ongar, Essex, England. Funeral services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to William Childs Hospice House, 381, Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, Fla., 32905 or to the American Cancer Society. Mary A. Inglis Dodds Mary A. Inglis Dodds, 93, of Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville, formerly of Oil City, died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005. Born April 17, 1911, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Annie Moran Inglis. She resided in Oil City all her life and was a lifelong member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Siverly. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was married June 26, 1937, in Our Lady Help of Christians Church to Paul R. Dodds, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2002. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Paulette Albazzaz of Rocky Grove and Lissa Tabor and her husband, Walter, of Amelia, Va.; and a son, Mark R. Dodds of Oil City. Survivors also include eight grandchildren, Mary Bridget Schneider and her husband, David, of Plumer, Dr. Alexandra Funaki and her husband, Brian, of Riverside, Ill., Michael Albazzaz of Chicago, Ill., Brian Albazzaz of Forest Park, Ill., Dr. Christian Tabor of Richmond, Va., Shannon Tabor of Amelia, Va., and Nathaniel Dodds and Brooke Dodds, both of Oil City. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Andrew Schneider and Elizabeth Schneider, both of Plumer, and Christopher Funaki and Eva Funaki, both of Chicago, Ill; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, James Dechant of Fryburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Dodds; a daughter-in-law, Marcy (Weidle) Dodds; and two sisters, Margaret Culbertson and Julia Karg. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church or to a charity of one's choice. The Osenider Funeral Home, Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. Herbert H. Netzler Herbert H. Netzler, 77, of 10015 Route 98, Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie. Born Dec. 17, 1927, in Oakland Township, Venango County, he was a son of the late George F. and Violet I. Bickel Netzler. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Netzler owned and operated his own trucking company and later operated a service repair business for automobiles and trucks. For many years he was a township supervisor in Franklin Township. He was a charter member of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion Post in Edinboro. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was married to Marjorie Vogt Netzler, who preceded him in death in 1986. Surviving are a son, Daniel Netzler, and his wife, Kathy, of Edinboro; and a daughter, Dana Kelly and her husband, Gerald, of Waterford. Survivors also include two brothers, Robert Netzler and his wife, Alletta, of Utica, and Wayne Netzler and his wife, Eva, of Florida; and four sisters, Mary Schwab and her husband, George, of Titusville, Ruth Holquist and her husband, John, of Oil City, Dorothy Bomgardner and her husband, Frank Jr., of Harrisburg, and Violet Moore and her husband, Milo, of Vermont. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tom, Donald and Dick Netzler; and three sisters, Grace Netzler, Betty Bray and Evelyn O'Brien. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 E. Main St., Girard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burton's All Faiths' Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Central Erie County Paramedic Association, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, 16412. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to www.burtonfuneralhome.com. Stephen R. Oster Stephen R. Oster, 88, of 625 Richmond Drive, Hermitage, husband of the former Eileen Francisco of the Clarion area, died early Thursday, March 3, 2005, at his home. Clara J. Snyder Clara J. Snyder, 73, of 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin, died early Thursday morning, March 3, 2005, at UPMC Northwest. A complete obituary will appear Saturday in The Derrick. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William J. Urey William J. Urey, 74, of 1950 State Route 8, Oil City, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in the Clarion Hospital. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday's paper. The Huff Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Getting it right Maynard Rupert - Maynard Rupert, 70, of Railroad Street, Knox, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, at his home following an extended illness. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA or Clarion Ship N Bill Services.

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The Derrick, March 3, 2005: Dr. Dennis R. Holmes, 617 W. Walnut St., Titusville George E. Phillips, Middlesex Township, Butler County Wesley G. Redfield, Youngsville, formerly of Oil City and Warren. Maynard Rupert, Railroad Street, Knox Helen E. Smith, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Franklin J. Braden Tinker, funeral arrangements set Dr. Dennis R. Holmes Dr. Dennis R. Holmes, 64, of 617 W. Walnut St., Titusville, died at 9:49 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born July 12, 1940, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Theodore and Rhea Bucholz Holmes. Dr. Holmes was a graduate of Oil City High School. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and was a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army. Dr. Holmes was the owner of Holmes Chiropractic and Diagnostic Centers in Oil City and Seneca for 30 years. He was a former member of the Oil City Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and also was a former member of the Zem Zem Shrine in Erie. Dr. Holmes enjoyed fishing, motorcycling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was married in Titusville Aug. 16, 2001, to Tammy Bodamer, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kelly Holmes of Franklin, Amanda Obert and husband, Jake, of Titusville and Rene Griffin and her fiance, Kevin Mong of Titusville; a son, Joshua Griffin and his fiancee, Kait, of Titusville; two grandchildren, Hannah Obert and Gavin Griffin, both of Titusville; three cousins, Norma Graham, Bonnie Griffin and Toni Lee Vogan; and a very close friend, Jean Marino. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Attention Alumni and Development Office, 1000 Brady St., Davenport, Iowa, 52804. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. George E. Phillips George E. Phillips, 64, of Middlesex Township, Butler County, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 30, 1940, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Phillips Sr. and Lois M. Stigers Phillips. Mr. Phillips owned Phillips Comfort Shoes in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church in Glade Mills and was a member and past president of the Middlesex Township Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Phillips had served as a Middlesex Township supervisor for 12 years and was on the planning commission. He was an avid collector and restorer of player pianos and music. Mr. Phillips was married Oct. 22, 1966, to Carol Foose, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank (Judy) Baker of Lucinda; two brothers and their wives, William L. and Dorothy Phillips of Pottsboro, Texas, and J. Steve and Mariann Phillips of Punxsutawney; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Phillips Jr. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Sepulcher Church, Route 8, Glade Mills, with the Rev. Dan Maurer, pastor, presiding. Memorial donations may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 124, Suite 218,Westin William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, 15219. Wesley G. Redfield Wesley G. Redfield, 85, formerly of 113 Dartmouth St., Warren, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Rouse Home, Youngsville, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 7, 1919, in Oil City, he was the son of Frank and Mary Stiller Redfield. Mr. Redfield was employed with Penelec for more than 25 years, transferring to Warren from Oil City in 1954 and retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Warren. Mr. Redfield served as Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout master for the Holy Redeemer troops and also drove for Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Welsh Redfield, Dec. 23, 2002. Surviving are three sons, James Redfield of Hudson, Mass., Richard Redfield of Frewsburg, N.Y., and John Redfield of Spring Creek; one daughter, Margaret "Pegi" Papalia of Warren; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Norman Poulson of Oil City and Viola Keefner of Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Redfield was preceded in death by two brothers, Ansel Redfield and Art Redfield; and a grandson, David Redfield. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, 1003 Penn Ave., E., Warren. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Msgr. John Lucas presiding. Interment will be in the Mausoleum of the Resurrection in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter, 110 W. 10th St., Suite 212, Erie, 16501. Maynard Rupert Maynard Rupert, 70, of Railroad Street, Knox, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, at his home following an extended illness. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Massillon, Ohio, he was the son of Walter and Ruth Rupert. Mr. Rupert was employed by Clarion Ship N Bill Services until his retirement in 2003. After his retirement, he enjoyed time with his friends at Clarion-Forest Adult Daily Center. Mr. Rupert was an avid sports fan and loved the Steelers, Pirates and the Cleveland Browns. He greatly loved celebrating holidays with family and friends. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Moulous and Cleo Allen, both of Navarre, Ohio; one brother, Melvin Rupert of Massillon, Ohio; two nieces, Tammy Yoder and Julie Stantz; two great-nieces, Kelsey Yoder and Lindsay Stantz; two great-nephews, Tyler Yoder and Ryan Stantz; and many other nieces and nephews. He also is survived by a longtime friend, Elton Goodman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rupert was preceded in death by three brothers, Glen Rupert, Dean Rupert and Roy Rupert. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Knox United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Don Polle, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Helen E. Smith Helen E. Smith, 85, a former Franklin resident, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Born May 26, 1919, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Ted D. and Juva Heffernan Foley. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Fox Street Church of God while living in Franklin. She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, at the time of her death. While living in Franklin, she was a member of the Nursery Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She and her husband moved to Orlando, Fla., in 1986 and then to Houston, Texas, in 1988. She lived there for 16 years before moving to Ohio to be near her son. Mrs. Smith was married Aug. 30, 1935, to Harold A. Smith, who died Dec. 6, 2000. Surviving are a son, Ted D. Smith and wife, Darlene, of Warren, Ohio; a daughter, Judy Scholl and husband, Michael, of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Jeff Smith of Baltimore, Md., and Jennifer Natale and husband, Carmen, of Garrettsville, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Virginia and Matthew Natale, both of Garrettsville, Ohio. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Phillips, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Tinker funeral arrangements set Funeral arrangements have been slated for J. Braden Tinker, 77, of Seneca, who died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257, in Seneca, Cranberry Township, and also from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the Seneca United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Seneca United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Wilson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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The Derrick, March 2, 2005: Walter Earl Bittner, South Bethlehem, formerly of Somerset and Ohio Geraldine E. Flockerzi, Riverside Drive, Oil City, formerly of Fertigs Esther E. Fox, Seneca Helen G. Hicks, Jamestown, N.Y., formerly of Lucinda Mary Margaret Hiwiller, Chestnut Street, Rimersburg Barbara S. Houser, 69 Park St., Franklin Hazel A. Myers, Roseville, formerly of Summerville and Brookville Robin S. Schreckengost, Summerville Freda Allene Shoaff, Shippenville Helen E. Smith, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Lillian M. Taylor, Orange City, Fla., formerly of Oil City Thelma Richards, memorial set Walter Earl Bittner Walter Earl Bittner, 80, of South Bethlehem, formerly of Somerset and Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Indian Haven Nursing Home, Indiana, Pa. Born June 29, 1924, in Somerset, he was the son of Orlo R. and Margaret Mae Bittner. Mr. Bittner graduated from Somerset schools. He served in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard during World War II and the Korean War aboard the USS Nashville and the USS Somoly. Mr. Bittner retired as a commercial bus driver for Trailways. He was a member of the New Bethlehem VFW; the American Legion Post No. 354 in New Bethlehem; and the American Legion Post No. 554 in Somerset. Mr. Bittner loved spending time with his family and friends in the community and loved his dog, Darcy. He was married to Susan E. Doverspike, who died Dec. 7, 2001. Surviving are a son and his wife, Gary and Nancy Bittner of Somerset; three daughters, Virginia Sue Bittner of Stow, Ohio, formerly of New Bethlehem, and Debbie Hardesty and husband, Rod, and Judy Krupper and husband, Patrick, all of Berlin, Pa.; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher Bittner; and a great-grandchild, Hunter Bittner. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Bittner was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Bittner; an infant daughter, Karen Bittner; and several infant brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ben Shindledecker, pastor of the Kellersburg Evangelical Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery at Distant. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Medical Research or to the American Legion Post No. 354 of New Bethlehem. Geraldine E. Flockerzi Geraldine E. Flockerzi, 84, of Riverside Drive, Oil City, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She was a resident of Fertigs until moving in 1972 to Oil City. Born Feb. 2, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Elmer L. and Minnie Moorhead Sharrar. Mrs. Flockerzi was a homemaker. She was married Dec. 28, 1936, to Russell D. Flockerzi, who died Nov. 27, 1992. Surviving are four sons, Gary L. and Sarah Flockerzi of Fertigs, David L. Flockerzi and wife, Shelia, of Oil City, Gerald A. Flockerzi of Venus and Bruce E. Flockerzi and wife, Sue, of Oil City; two daughters, Mary Kay McFadden of Venus and Cheryl Ann Delp of Venus; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Nyall Sharrar and wife, Thelma, of Oil City; two sisters, Phyllis Stahlman of Erie and Connie Speer and husband, Charles, of Titusville; a son-in-law, Roger Suter of Friendly, W.Va.; a special niece, Marylin McGinnis of Las Vegas; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Suter; an infant son, Glenn Flockerzi; two brothers, Lloyd Sharrar and Elmer Sharrar; a sister, Helen McGinnis; and a son-in-law, Phillip Lineman. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in the Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Humane Society or to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County. Esther E. Fox Esther E. Fox, 75, of Seneca, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 23, 1929, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Clifford C. and Mary VanCleve Stover. Mrs. Fox worked at Cranberry High School as a baker for 30 years, retiring Jan. 31, 1996. She was a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church and the Christian Women's Society. Mrs. Fox enjoyed cooking, working with ceramics and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married in Clarion Jan. 7, 1942, to Jack W. Fox, who died Dec. 13, 1986. Surviving are a son, Jack J. Fox and wife, Carlotta, of Franklin; a daughter, Jeanne Perry and husband, David, of Cranberry; two grandchildren, Bryan Fox and wife, Amy, and Adam Fox and wife, Suzie, all of Franklin; three great-grandchildren, Olivia M. Fox, Emily E. Fox and Zackery W. Fox, all of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by a brother, Richard L. Stover. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Osenider Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rob Wilson, pastor of the Seneca United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Oil City Library or to a charity of one's choice. Helen G. Hicks Helen G. Hicks, 73, of 4771/2 Crescent St., Jamestown, N.Y., died at 2:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in her home. She had resided in Jamestown since 1962. Born Oct. 4, 1931, in Lucinda, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Black Bauer. She was a communicant of Saint John Catholic Church in Jamestown. Mrs. Hicks enjoyed embroidery and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was married July 21, 1951, to Samuel W. Hicks, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, June Hicks, Joann Evans, Joan Roberts, Janet Caldwell and Mary Blakeslee, all of Jamestown; a son, Samuel D. Hicks of Ashville, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three brothers, George, Leo and Donald Bauer; and a sister, Louise Webster. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Bartlett; five brothers, Paul, Albert, Charles, Theodore and John Bauer; and a sister, Mary Botts. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lind Funeral Home, 805 W. Third St., Jamestown, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Gullo, pastor of St. John and Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Churches, officiating. Entombment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Jamestown, N.Y. Memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Road, Mayville, N.Y., 14757. Mary Margaret Hiwiller Mary Margaret Hiwiller, 89, of Chestnut Street, Rimersburg, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an illness. Born Nov. 16, 1915, in Redbank Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Frank and Nettie Algoe Hilliard. Mrs. Hiwiller was a 1933 graduate of Hawthorn High School and also was a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College, now university, where she received a degree in elementary education. Her first teaching assignment was in the one-room Dinger School in Redbank Township, Clarion County. She served as a substitute teacher in the Union School District in Rimersburg for several years. Mrs. Hiwiller was a member of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church where she served on the administrative board and also as financial secretary. She was married April 23, 1943, to Donald H. Hiwiller, who died Jan. 17, 2004. Surviving are one brother, Frank Hilliard Jr. of Hawthorn; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hiwiller was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Hilliard and Mrs. Francis (Minnie Jane) McGrath; and three brothers, James Hilliard, an infant; John Russell Hilliard, who was the first Clarion County veteran killed in action in World War II; and Blair Hilliard. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James M. Eaton, pastor of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library, 673 Main St., Rimersburg, 16248, or to the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, 115 Main St., Rimersburg, 16248. Barbara S. Houser Barbara S. Houser, 85, of 69 Park St., Franklin, died at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station. Born Feb. 13, 1920, in Rocky Grove, she was the daughter of R.H. "Curly" and Gladys McClelland Stewart. She was a 1937 graduate of Titusville High School. Mrs. Houser was the owner and operator of Houser's Greenhouse in Sugarcreek. She also worked for a number of years at Hileman and Daffins, Franklin, after the death of her husband. She was an elder and active member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church and was a longtime member of the Y-Gradale. Mrs. Houser enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She was married June 21, 1948, to P. Bredin Houser, who preceded her in death. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Jane) Beach of Cooperstown, Mrs. Kenneth (Carole) Moser of West Allenhurst, N.J., Mrs. Michael (Linda) Hartman and Mrs. Richard (Becky) Loeffert, both of Franklin, and Mrs. Matthew (Heidi) Williams of Amherst, N.H.; 10 grandchildren, Dirk Beach of Cooperstown, Gretchen Beach of Meadville, Matthew Cunningham of New York, N.Y., Rob Whitlatch of Harrisburg, Christopher Hartman, Meghann Hartman and Gregory Loeffert, all of Franklin, Jeffrey Loeffert of White Plains, N.Y., Miranda Mulderig of Hershey and Erik Williams of Amherst, N.H.; and seven great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, William L. Stewart of Youngstown, Ohio. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Houser was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie J. Doutt and Joyce A. Mulderig; a granddaughter, Robin Whitlatch; and a brother, Robert H. Stewart. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Callahan, pastor of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Hazel A. Myers Hazel A. Myers, 91, a resident of Sunderland's Care Home, Roseville, formerly of Summerville and Brookville, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in the Brookville Hospital. Born March 4, 1913, in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, she was the daughter of Irvin G. and Ella Byerly Plyler. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Lady Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No. 146 in Summerville. She was a former member of the Brookville Senior Citizens. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and quilting. Mrs. Myers was married to John R. Myers, who died July 8, 1982. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Mary Lou) Bowley of Brookville and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Sharp of Brookville RD 4; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by two sons, William R. Myers and C.D. "Tucker" Myers; one grandson, C.D. Myers Jr.; five brothers; and three sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Leroy Weiss officiating. Interment will be in Ohl Cemetery, Beaver Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Robin S. Schreckengost Robin S. Schreckengost, 49, of Summerville, died unexpectedly Monday evening, Feb. 28, 2005, in Brookville Hospital. Freda Allene Shoaff Freda Allene Shoaff, 76, of Shippenville, died Monday evening, Feb. 28, 2005, at her residence. Born Sept. 2, 1928, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of William and Dillie Sherry Best. Mrs. Shoaff worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Clarion, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Shippenville United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star in Clarion. Mrs. Shoaff was married June 29, 1952, to Wendell H. Shoaff, who died Dec. 26, 2002. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Amy and Raul Palumbo of Charlotte, N.C.; three sons, Allan Shoaff and wife, Roberta, of Mannington, W.Va., Mitchell Shoaff and wife, Pam, of Knox and Mark Shoaff at home; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Arlie Best of Knox RD. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shoaff was preceded in death by three sisters, Lueanna Rhoades, Agnes Van Goder and Mary Best; seven brothers, Floyd Best, Gerald Best, Ivan Best, Sossoman Best, Benton Best, James Best and Merle Best; and a granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Bowser, pastor of the Shippenville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shippenville. Memorials may be made to the Shippenville United Methodist Church, Shippenville, 16254. Helen E. Smith Helen E. Smith, 85, a former Franklin resident, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Warren, Ohio. The Huff Chapel in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Lillian M. Taylor Lillian M. Taylor, 96, formerly of Oil City, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in the Majestic Oaks Nursing Home in Orange City, Fla., following a brief illness. Mrs. Taylor resided in Orange City for the past year after moving to Florida three years ago. Until that time, she was a lifelong resident of Oil City. Born March 23, 1908, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Frederick and Theda Prenatt. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and an avid bridge player. She was a former member of the Belles Lettres Club and the YWCA. She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. Mrs. Taylor was married July 23, 1930, to Glenn R. Taylor Sr., who died April 25, 1991. Surviving are one son, Glenn R. Taylor Jr. and his wife, Phyllis, of DeBary, Fla.; two grandsons, Scott Taylor and wife, Pamela, of Lewisville, Texas, and Mark Taylor and wife, Jean, of Mechanicsburg; and six great-grandchildren, Jamie May and husband, Gordon, Jerry Taylor and Joan Taylor, all of Mechanicsburg, and Gregory Taylor, Michael Taylor and Douglas Taylor, all of Lewisville, Texas. Mrs. Taylor was the last surviving members of her family which included two brothers, Roy Prenatt and Orville Prenatt; and a sister, Louise Weikal. There will be no visiting hours. Private funeral services will be held in the Morrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800 Moran St., Oil City, 16301, or to Emmaus Lutheran Church, 2500 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, Fla., 32763. Memorial set for Thelma Richards A memorial service for Thelma Geraldine Witherup Richards, 94. of 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. The Rev. James Shaver, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin, will officiate. Mrs. Richards died Jan. 29, 2005.

The Derrick, March 1, 2005: Mary Ann Cherry, Sligo, formerly of West Monterey Braden D. Eshelman, Arroyo Grande, Calif., formerly of Franklin Geraldine E. Flockerzi, Riverside Drive, Oil City Timothy Michael Shea, Tionesta Betty L. Weaver, Oil City, formerly of Marienville J. Braden Tinker, getting it right Mary Ann Cherry Mary Ann Cherry, 70, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. She formerly lived in West Monterey, Morningside, Pittsburgh, and Cheswick. Born Oct. 22, 1934, in Springdale, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ann Malinowsky Zebrine. Mrs. Cherry was a retired registered nurse for the Veterans Administration Medical Center, O'Hara Township, and the Allekiski Medical Center, Harrison Township. She was a member of Madonna of Jerusalem Catholic Church in Sharpsburg. Mrs. Cherry was married to Leo V. Cherry, who survives. Also surviving are a stepson, Michael J. Cherry and wife, Roslyn, of Morningside, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Gerald Zebrine and wife, Rose, of Harwick and Joseph Zebrine and wife, Diane, of Shaler Township; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Worrell Funeral Home, 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday in Madonna of Jerusalem Church, Sharpsburg, with the Rev. Andrew C. Fischer presiding. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, O'Hara Township. Braden D. Eshelman Braden D. Eshelman, 73, of Arroyo Grande, Calif., born in Franklin to Harold and Martha Roemer Eshelman, husband of Susie Eshelman and brother of John Eshelman of Franklin, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in Arroyo Grande. Geraldine E. Flockerzi Geraldine E. Flockerzi, 84, of Riverside Drive, Oil City, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Faller Funeral Home of Fryburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Timothy Michael Shea Timothy Michael Shea, 48, of Elm Street, Tionesta, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Jeanne McGurgan Shea of Tionesta, formerly of Pleasantville, and the late Martin Shea. He was a 1975 graduate of Shaler Area High School in Glenshaw. Mr. Shea owned and operated an auto repair business in Tionesta from 1988 until health problems forced him to close. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, movies and NASCAR. Mr. Shea was married April 22, 1978, in St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw, to Roberta A. "Robin" Krecek, who survives along with his mother of Tionesta. Also surviving are two sons, Ryan and Cory Shea, both of Troutman, N.C.; four daughters, Emily Shea of Pittsburgh and Melanie, Laurel and Julie Shea, all at home in Tionesta. He also is survived one brother, Charles Shea and his wife, Cathy, of Gibsonia; two sisters, Patti Deedler and her husband, Earl, of Monroeville and Erin Meier and her husband, Jay, of Gibsonia; three nephews; four nieces; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and his canine "kid," Snowball. In addition to his father, Mr. Shea was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Mary McGurgan; his paternal grandparents, Martin and Florence Shea; and a brother, William Shea. There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Tionesta, with the Rev. Tom Aleksa presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Betty L. Weaver Betty L. Weaver, 83, formerly of Marienville, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City, following an extended illness. Born March 17, 1921, in Clarion County, she was the daughter of Harry and Mabel Cookson Stephens. She and her dad operated the Marienville Beverage Co. for many years. She was a 1939 graduate of Sligo High School. Mrs. Weaver and her late husband, Elvin, operated The Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Strobleton in the 1950s. She also worked 10 years at the Clarion Glass Plant and had been a custodian for the East Forest School System. She was active in the VFW and M.A.C.A., both of Marienville. Mrs. Weaver enjoyed playing bingo, cards, crocheting and an occasional trip to Las Vegas. She was married in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, May 5, 1943, to Elvin Weaver, who died May 6, 1991. Surviving are three children, Karen May and husband, Charles, of Oil City, Ronald Weaver and wife, Betty Lee, of Leechburg and Roger Weaver and wife, Kathy, of Marienville; five grandchildren, Dawn Marie May, Chad Weaver, JJ Weaver, Rhonda Weaver and Charles T. May Jr.; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan and Zoe Weaver. She also is survived by one brother, Roy Stephens of Monroe. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by two infant sons, Elvin Weaver Jr. and Richard Weaver; one brother, Kenneth Stephens; and one sister, Anita Sedgewich. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph Church, presiding. Interment will follow in North Forest Cemetery, Marienville. Memorials may be made to the M.A.C.A. Club of Marienville; Easter Seals; or to Venango Catholic High School, Oil City. Getting it right J. Braden Tinker - J. Braden Tinker, 77, of Seneca, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his home after a lengthy illness. He retired in 1992 from Pennzoil Products Co. in Rouseville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Frank Tinker, in 2002.

Bev: If you are looking for Jefferson County DELP's, try www.greatlite.com/bahs It is the archives for the Brockway RECORD newspaper. Just go to "archives" and a page will come up to type in their name. Type in "Delp" (no quotation marks) and it will bring up every marriage or obit article. You can print the page off, check the ones you want and for $2.00 each article the Historical Society will mail them to you. I am originally from Jefferson Co. and knew quite a few Delps there. You should be able to find quite a few articles. Mona --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more.

Just a little tid bit of information that may or may not help. There are a lot of DELPs that came from Northumberland County, PA. The DELP I am descended from went to Jefferson Co., PA. Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Orr" <lworr@madbbs.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 5:16 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] John Orr and Sarah Delp Orr Family Info - very limited.... > Hi Patrick > We have corresponded before about this issue and I agree it gets more > confusing the harder you try to figure what on earth is going on. > > Someplace in my file, of course I can't put my finger on it, I have a > copy of a deed that seems to indicate that Sarah Delp and Sarah Dunn are > indeed one in the same person. And I have come to the conclusion that > John S was married to Sarah and to Rachel., John S. had a son John J. > who ( just to make matters worse) was John C. John C was my husband > uncle. Anyway the other thing is that there was at least one other John > Orr living in the same area about the same time. So.............around > and around you go. I think I have probably added to your confusion but > I will look for that deed and make a copy for you. > > The deed was between Sarah and another apparently after John S died. My > take on it is that Sarah Delp was a household helper after Rachel died > ???? who knows but that seems to make sense. The other thing is that > the old style of hand writting makes it difficult to discern between > some letters and S and J are a couple of them. > > So I will look and see if I can locate that later today. > > Linda > > Patrick J. Henry wrote: > > >Family TreeI have been researching John S./J. Orr and Sarah Delp/Dunn, but the more I find the more confused I get. I descend from Katherine Minerva Orr and Samuel Curtin Harriger (my great grandparents). I have the obituary for William Milton Orr (Clarion Democrat Newspaper, Oct 6, 1964, page 8), who is a son of John and Sarah. This obit states that he is "the son of John and Sarah Dunn Orr". > > > >And I have discovered 2 John Orrs in the Federal Census for Clarion Co., PA; 1) John J. Orr and 2) John S. Orr. > > > >-------- John J. ORR ------------------------------------------------- > > > >The 1880 Census is very confusing. It shows Sarah as a servant and 23 younger than her husband. And then there is the fact that the last names of the children are DUNN. This could be a mistake made by the census taker! Is Sarah DELP the second wife of John J. ORR? > >John J. ORR 62 Occ: Farmer > >Sarah DELP 39 Occ: Servant > >Lucetta DUNN 14 > >John DUNN 11 > >Catherine DUNN 8 > >Milton DUNN 6 > >Ettie DUNN 3 > > > >The 1870 Census shows John J. as 10 years younger, which is correct, but his wife is Rachel. If Rachel died before 1880, then this could explain why Sarah is servant in 1880. > >John J. ORR 52 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel C Orr 53 Occ: Keeping House > >Rachel L. Orr 16 > > > >The 1860 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married, which matches the 1870 Census info. > >John J. ORR 42 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel ORR 43 > >Martha ORR 21 > >Tabitha (?) ORR 19 (female) > >Willam ORR 17 > >Adaline ORR 14 > > > >The 1850 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married. > >John J. ORR 33 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel ORR 32 > >Martha ORR 8 > >Tabitha ORR 6 > >William ORR 4 > >Adaline ORR 2 > > > >-------- John S. ORR ------------------------------------------------- > >I have only found John S. in the 1860 Census. But the spouse's name is Jane, which could be Sarah Jane DELP. But I have no other information as to what Sarah's middle name is. > >John S. ORR 50 Occ: Farmer > >Jane ORR 46 > >Margaret 26 > >Elizabeth 18 > >Frances 14 > >Clarra (Classa?) 10 (female) > >Ann E. 6 > >Theodore 15 > >Franklin 11 > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- > > > >Here is what I have in my database: > >Descendants of John Orr > > > > > > > >1 John Orr > >.. +Sarah Delp > >......... 2 Katherine Minerva Orr b: May 09, 1871 in PA d: August 22, 1911 in Limestone Twp, Clarion Co, PA > >............. +Samuel Curtin Harriger b: September 16, 1860 in Knoxdale, Jefferson, PA m: April 27, 1897 in Clarion, Clarion, PA d: September 01, 1931 in Monroe Twp, Clarion, PA > >.................... 3 Elsie Florence Harriger b: March 19, 1898 in Clarion Co., PA d: November 30, 1988 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA > >........................ +Alva Leroy "Pup" Henry b: July 21, 1889 in Templeton, Clarion Co., PA m: January 25, 1917 d: February 22, 1963 in Monroe Twp, Clarion Co., PA > >......... 2 Tille Orr > >......... 2 John Orr > >......... 2 Jennie Orr > >......... 2 Etta Orr > >......... 2 Louise Orr > >......... 2 Mary Orr > >......... 2 Myrtle Orr > >......... 2 Milton Orr > > > > > >Keep searching...And if anyone figures this out, send me the solution!! > >Patrick J. Henry > >Pelham, Alabama > > > > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >Having trouble unsubbing? Send a message with the word > >"unsubscribe" (no quotation marks) in the body of the message to: > ><PACLARIO-L-request@rootsweb.com> or > ><PACLARIO-D-request@rootsweb.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== 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

Linda, You will note that Rachel L. ORR (16 years old in the 1870 census) does not show up in the 1860 census, where she should be 6 years old!! And also note that the ages from 1860 to 1870 do not all increment by 10, which could be a census taker error. Or an error made by the person who was interviewed by the census taker. I can't wait to get the info from the deed you mentioned. Since we have talked about issue before, I will check to see if you have already sent the deed information to me. pat. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Orr" <lworr@madbbs.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:16 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] John Orr and Sarah Delp Orr Family Info - very limited.... > Hi Patrick > We have corresponded before about this issue and I agree it gets more > confusing the harder you try to figure what on earth is going on... > {parts of this message was deleted for brevity's sake} > > Linda > > Patrick J. Henry wrote: > > > > >-------- John J. ORR ------------------------------------------------- > > > >The 1880 Census is very confusing. It shows Sarah as a servant and 23 younger than her husband. And then there is the fact that the last names of the children are DUNN. This could be a mistake made by the census taker! Is Sarah DELP the second wife of John J. ORR? > >John J. ORR 62 Occ: Farmer > >Sarah DELP 39 Occ: Servant > >Lucetta DUNN 14 > >John DUNN 11 > >Catherine DUNN 8 > >Milton DUNN 6 > >Ettie DUNN 3 > > > >The 1870 Census shows John J. as 10 years younger, which is correct, but his wife is Rachel. If Rachel died before 1880, then this could explain why Sarah is servant in 1880. > >John J. ORR 52 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel C Orr 53 Occ: Keeping House > >Rachel L. Orr 16 > > > >The 1860 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married, which matches the 1870 Census info. > >John J. ORR 42 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel ORR 43 > >Martha ORR 21 > >Tabitha (?) ORR 19 (female) > >Willam ORR 17 > >Adaline ORR 14 > > > >The 1850 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married. > >John J. ORR 33 Occ: Farmer > >Rachel ORR 32 > >Martha ORR 8 > >Tabitha ORR 6 > >William ORR 4 > >Adaline ORR 2 > > > >-------- John S. ORR ------------------------------------------------- > >I have only found John S. in the 1860 Census. But the spouse's name is Jane, which could be Sarah Jane DELP. But I have no other information as to what Sarah's middle name is. > >John S. ORR 50 Occ: Farmer > >Jane ORR 46 > >Margaret 26 > >Elizabeth 18 > >Frances 14 > >Clarra (Classa?) 10 (female) > >Ann E. 6 > >Theodore 15 > >Franklin 11 > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- > > > >Here is what I have in my database: > >Descendants of John Orr > > > > > > > >1 John Orr > >.. +Sarah Delp > >......... 2 Katherine Minerva Orr b: May 09, 1871 in PA d: August 22, 1911 in Limestone Twp, Clarion Co, PA > >............. +Samuel Curtin Harriger b: September 16, 1860 in Knoxdale, Jefferson, PA m: April 27, 1897 in Clarion, Clarion, PA d: September 01, 1931 in Monroe Twp, Clarion, PA > >.................... 3 Elsie Florence Harriger b: March 19, 1898 in Clarion Co., PA d: November 30, 1988 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA > >........................ +Alva Leroy "Pup" Henry b: July 21, 1889 in Templeton, Clarion Co., PA m: January 25, 1917 d: February 22, 1963 in Monroe Twp, Clarion Co., PA > >......... 2 Tille Orr > >......... 2 John Orr > >......... 2 Jennie Orr > >......... 2 Etta Orr > >......... 2 Louise Orr > >......... 2 Mary Orr > >......... 2 Myrtle Orr > >......... 2 Milton Orr > > > > > >Keep searching...And if anyone figures this out, send me the solution!! > >Patrick J. Henry > >Pelham, Alabama

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Yeany, Stewart, Soccin/Sutsel, Himes, Myers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/865.1 Message Board Post: I am related to Ella Miller through her sister Malinda Miller whom I'm named after. Louisa Ellen Miller b. 10/14/1868 d. 8/26/1947 married James Herman on 2/16/1898 or 1897. James "Jim" Harmon/Herman b. 7/15/1878 in New Freedom ,PA d. 11/4/1967. James Herman worked for Martin Miller on the Frogtown farm. James Herman was Dutch and didn't speak English very well, his name was changed because of this. His last name was originally Harmon. "Jim" was 19 when he married Ella Miller and she was 33. His father was Uriah Harmon b. 5/4/1833 Berks county,PA d. 4/3/1907 Mother- Elizabeth Kunselman b. 11/18/1833 d. 3/14/1897 from Jefferson county,PA. I have quite a bit of info. on their children also. I'll send it to you if you want to email me privately. malinda16314@yahoo.com

Hi Patrick We have corresponded before about this issue and I agree it gets more confusing the harder you try to figure what on earth is going on. Someplace in my file, of course I can't put my finger on it, I have a copy of a deed that seems to indicate that Sarah Delp and Sarah Dunn are indeed one in the same person. And I have come to the conclusion that John S was married to Sarah and to Rachel., John S. had a son John J. who ( just to make matters worse) was John C. John C was my husband uncle. Anyway the other thing is that there was at least one other John Orr living in the same area about the same time. So.............around and around you go. I think I have probably added to your confusion but I will look for that deed and make a copy for you. The deed was between Sarah and another apparently after John S died. My take on it is that Sarah Delp was a household helper after Rachel died ???? who knows but that seems to make sense. The other thing is that the old style of hand writting makes it difficult to discern between some letters and S and J are a couple of them. So I will look and see if I can locate that later today. Linda Patrick J. Henry wrote: >Family TreeI have been researching John S./J. Orr and Sarah Delp/Dunn, but the more I find the more confused I get. I descend from Katherine Minerva Orr and Samuel Curtin Harriger (my great grandparents). I have the obituary for William Milton Orr (Clarion Democrat Newspaper, Oct 6, 1964, page 8), who is a son of John and Sarah. This obit states that he is "the son of John and Sarah Dunn Orr". > >And I have discovered 2 John Orrs in the Federal Census for Clarion Co., PA; 1) John J. Orr and 2) John S. Orr. > >-------- John J. ORR ------------------------------------------------- > >The 1880 Census is very confusing. It shows Sarah as a servant and 23 younger than her husband. And then there is the fact that the last names of the children are DUNN. This could be a mistake made by the census taker! Is Sarah DELP the second wife of John J. ORR? >John J. ORR 62 Occ: Farmer >Sarah DELP 39 Occ: Servant >Lucetta DUNN 14 >John DUNN 11 >Catherine DUNN 8 >Milton DUNN 6 >Ettie DUNN 3 > >The 1870 Census shows John J. as 10 years younger, which is correct, but his wife is Rachel. If Rachel died before 1880, then this could explain why Sarah is servant in 1880. >John J. ORR 52 Occ: Farmer >Rachel C Orr 53 Occ: Keeping House >Rachel L. Orr 16 > >The 1860 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married, which matches the 1870 Census info. >John J. ORR 42 Occ: Farmer >Rachel ORR 43 >Martha ORR 21 >Tabitha (?) ORR 19 (female) >Willam ORR 17 >Adaline ORR 14 > >The 1850 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married. >John J. ORR 33 Occ: Farmer >Rachel ORR 32 >Martha ORR 8 >Tabitha ORR 6 >William ORR 4 >Adaline ORR 2 > >-------- John S. ORR ------------------------------------------------- >I have only found John S. in the 1860 Census. But the spouse's name is Jane, which could be Sarah Jane DELP. But I have no other information as to what Sarah's middle name is. >John S. ORR 50 Occ: Farmer >Jane ORR 46 >Margaret 26 >Elizabeth 18 >Frances 14 >Clarra (Classa?) 10 (female) >Ann E. 6 >Theodore 15 >Franklin 11 >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Here is what I have in my database: >Descendants of John Orr > > > >1 John Orr >.. +Sarah Delp >......... 2 Katherine Minerva Orr b: May 09, 1871 in PA d: August 22, 1911 in Limestone Twp, Clarion Co, PA >............. +Samuel Curtin Harriger b: September 16, 1860 in Knoxdale, Jefferson, PA m: April 27, 1897 in Clarion, Clarion, PA d: September 01, 1931 in Monroe Twp, Clarion, PA >.................... 3 Elsie Florence Harriger b: March 19, 1898 in Clarion Co., PA d: November 30, 1988 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA >........................ +Alva Leroy "Pup" Henry b: July 21, 1889 in Templeton, Clarion Co., PA m: January 25, 1917 d: February 22, 1963 in Monroe Twp, Clarion Co., PA >......... 2 Tille Orr >......... 2 John Orr >......... 2 Jennie Orr >......... 2 Etta Orr >......... 2 Louise Orr >......... 2 Mary Orr >......... 2 Myrtle Orr >......... 2 Milton Orr > > >Keep searching...And if anyone figures this out, send me the solution!! >Patrick J. Henry >Pelham, Alabama > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== >Having trouble unsubbing? Send a message with the word >"unsubscribe" (no quotation marks) in the body of the message to: ><PACLARIO-L-request@rootsweb.com> or ><PACLARIO-D-request@rootsweb.com> > > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hach, Dusek, Slack, Gilden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/883.1.5 Message Board Post: I am trying to research the Hach family but with little success. My wife's ggrandfather was Matthew Hach married to Barbara Dusek. They lived in Cleveland Ohio in the late 19th century but may have come from Pennsylvania. Do any of you know of a connection?

Family TreeI have been researching John S./J. Orr and Sarah Delp/Dunn, but the more I find the more confused I get. I descend from Katherine Minerva Orr and Samuel Curtin Harriger (my great grandparents). I have the obituary for William Milton Orr (Clarion Democrat Newspaper, Oct 6, 1964, page 8), who is a son of John and Sarah. This obit states that he is "the son of John and Sarah Dunn Orr". And I have discovered 2 John Orrs in the Federal Census for Clarion Co., PA; 1) John J. Orr and 2) John S. Orr. -------- John J. ORR ------------------------------------------------- The 1880 Census is very confusing. It shows Sarah as a servant and 23 younger than her husband. And then there is the fact that the last names of the children are DUNN. This could be a mistake made by the census taker! Is Sarah DELP the second wife of John J. ORR? John J. ORR 62 Occ: Farmer Sarah DELP 39 Occ: Servant Lucetta DUNN 14 John DUNN 11 Catherine DUNN 8 Milton DUNN 6 Ettie DUNN 3 The 1870 Census shows John J. as 10 years younger, which is correct, but his wife is Rachel. If Rachel died before 1880, then this could explain why Sarah is servant in 1880. John J. ORR 52 Occ: Farmer Rachel C Orr 53 Occ: Keeping House Rachel L. Orr 16 The 1860 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married, which matches the 1870 Census info. John J. ORR 42 Occ: Farmer Rachel ORR 43 Martha ORR 21 Tabitha (?) ORR 19 (female) Willam ORR 17 Adaline ORR 14 The 1850 Census shows John J. and Rachel as married. John J. ORR 33 Occ: Farmer Rachel ORR 32 Martha ORR 8 Tabitha ORR 6 William ORR 4 Adaline ORR 2 -------- John S. ORR ------------------------------------------------- I have only found John S. in the 1860 Census. But the spouse's name is Jane, which could be Sarah Jane DELP. But I have no other information as to what Sarah's middle name is. John S. ORR 50 Occ: Farmer Jane ORR 46 Margaret 26 Elizabeth 18 Frances 14 Clarra (Classa?) 10 (female) Ann E. 6 Theodore 15 Franklin 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here is what I have in my database: Descendants of John Orr 1 John Orr .. +Sarah Delp ......... 2 Katherine Minerva Orr b: May 09, 1871 in PA d: August 22, 1911 in Limestone Twp, Clarion Co, PA ............. +Samuel Curtin Harriger b: September 16, 1860 in Knoxdale, Jefferson, PA m: April 27, 1897 in Clarion, Clarion, PA d: September 01, 1931 in Monroe Twp, Clarion, PA .................... 3 Elsie Florence Harriger b: March 19, 1898 in Clarion Co., PA d: November 30, 1988 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA ........................ +Alva Leroy "Pup" Henry b: July 21, 1889 in Templeton, Clarion Co., PA m: January 25, 1917 d: February 22, 1963 in Monroe Twp, Clarion Co., PA ......... 2 Tille Orr ......... 2 John Orr ......... 2 Jennie Orr ......... 2 Etta Orr ......... 2 Louise Orr ......... 2 Mary Orr ......... 2 Myrtle Orr ......... 2 Milton Orr Keep searching...And if anyone figures this out, send me the solution!! Patrick J. Henry Pelham, Alabama

There is no indication of these kids not being children of Wm and Martha Switzer other than their DNA not matching. I did find out that Wm and Martha were living in Venango Co. during the 1870 period and this is when the two were conceived. Maybe there were some family problems at this time. Martha claims all 11 children are hers so I have to assume they were sired by someone else. Thanks for the info and thoughts! Debbie -------------- Original message -------------- > The 1880 census for Clarion Toby gives no indication of Thomas J. and Clinton > not being the children of Wm. and Martha. Clinton born Oct. 1879 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DebAU92@comcast.net > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 4:40 PM > Subject: [CLARION] William Switzer family 1870's adopted kids? > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Switzer, Cochran, Price > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/616> /mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/616> > > Message Board Post: > > We have been doing some DNA testing on the Switzer lines in Clarion and > foundsome problems in my Wm Switzer line. Two of the male lines have different > DNA from the Switzer's and from each other. I am trying to find out if these > kids were adopted or extended family members. Wm was married to Martha Cochran > Price. If anyone might know of these families I would appreciate the help. I > have Thomas Arthur b. 1874 and Clinton b. 1789 who are two that do not match the > Switzers but were brought up with the Switzer names. > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Having trouble unsubbing? Send a message with the word > "unsubscribe" (no quotation marks) in the body of the message to: > > or > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO >

The Derrick, Saturday, February 26, 2005: K. Joan Callahan, Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 7 Vo-Tech Drive and Hone Avenue, Oil City Wesley H. Frye, Knox Phyllis Hartzell, 103 North 13th St., Franklin Robert B. Leonard Sr., Rockland Dorothy Louise Michiline, New Bethlehem Irene Louwave Wolfe Decort Montgomery, Shippenville Fred Lewis Snell Sr., Tionesta Route 3 Paul Eugene Swires, Sebastian, Fla., formerly of Franklin J. Braden Tinker, State Route 257, Seneca Melissa Grace Wolf, Rimersburg, formerly of Knox Mary J. Wolford, 166 Vincent Road, Franklin K. Joan Callahan K. Joan Callahan, 81, of the Oil City Presbyterian Home, formerly of 7 Vo-Tech Drive and Hone Avenue, Oil City, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at UPMC Northwest, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 9, 1923, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Goldie O'Donnell Nelson. Mrs. Callahan was a 1941 graduate of Oil City High School and a 1944 graduate of the Oil City Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the Oil City Hospital as a registered nurse for many years. After retiring from the hospital, she accepted a nursing position at Venango Internal Medicine. She was a member of St. Joseph Church. Active in civic affairs, she was a member of the Community Playhouse for many years and also enjoyed performing in Critical Care Capers. She enjoyed following the Men's Softball League and attending Oil Heritage Week festivities. Mrs. Callahan enjoyed life and being around her family and friends. She was married Nov. 22, 1944, in St. Stephen Church to John C. "Jack" Callahan, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Callahan is survived by a daughter, Nancy Ellen Callahan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sons, Daniel J. Callahan and his wife, Nancy B., of Randolph, N.Y., and Patrick J. Callahan and his wife, Heather M., of Dunkirk, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Bridget White, Joshua Winger, Sam Gold, Liam S. Callahan and Kevin C. Callahan; a great-granddaughter, Cassandra White; and a brother, Jim Nelson of Queensbury, N.Y. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Gold. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Calvary Cemetery. Wesley H. Frye Wesley H. Frye, 72, of Knox, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 7, 1932, in Westmoreland County, he was the son of Floyd and M. Olive Hugus Frye. Mr. Frye served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Glass Containers Co. in Knox from 1962 until the plant closed in 1986. Mr. Frye was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox. He was also a member of Knox Volunteer Fire Co., where he served as fire police captain; and the Dellart-Rossman-Wenner American Legion post in Lamartine. Mr. Frye enjoyed his family, being on his Kubota, plowing snow or mowing and his friends at the "round table" for daily lunch. He was known as the Gofer at Frye's Garage. On June 10, 1955, he married the former June L. Weeter, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sherrie Kauffman and her husband, Kim, of Harrisburg, Jolinda Tharan and her husband, Theodore, of Knox, and Beverly Zern and her husband, James, of Pittsburgh; and two sons, John Frye and his wife, Barb, of Titusville, and Jeffrey Frye of Knox. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Garrett and Krista Tharan of Knox, Lindsey and Grant Kauffman of Harrisburg and Emily and Adria Zern of Pittsburgh; four step-grandchildren, Mike Beals of New York City, Jamie Bryant of Columbus, Ga., Christe Beals of Pittsburgh and Heather Beals of Titusville; a step-great grandson, Herbert Bryant of Columbus, Ga.; and a brother, Richard Frye and his wife, Annette, of Export. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-grandson, Jeff Beals. Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Robert McCarty, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Knox Area Ambulance Co., Knox Volunteer Fire Co. or St. Paul Lutheran Church. Phyllis Hartzell Phyllis Hartzell, 87, of 103 North 13th St., Franklin, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at The Caring Place. Born Feb. 12, 1918, in Sykesville, she was the daughter of Gertrude F. Carpenter and Fred C. Kenemuth. Mrs. Hartzell worked as a waitress for various local restaurants. She was a member of The Church of the Nazarene, Oil City. She enjoyed bingo and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On Jan. 19, 1939, she married Carl R. Hartzell, who preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1955. Surviving are two children, Carol McClelland and her husband, Harry Michael, of Franklin, and Jean Walker of Rochester, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Richard Hartzell of Seneca, Timothy Walker of Brockport, N.Y., and Curtis Walker and his wife, Robin, of Cartersville, Ga.; five great-grandchildren, Luke Walker of Cartersville, Ga., Rena Walker of Cartersville, Michael Hartzell of Warren, Corrinn Hartzell of Virginia and Cory Lawson of Oil City; and a sister, Emogene Kenemuth of Oil City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Richard Hartzell; a sister, Mildred Kenemuth; and two grandsons, Michael Hartzell and Martin Scannell Jr. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Hopkins, pastor of The Church of the Nazarene in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 300 East Swissvale Ave., Pittsburgh, 15218. Robert B. Leonard Sr. Robert B. Leonard Sr., 77, of Rockland, formerly of Pittsburgh, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 20, 1927, in Emsworth, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Alice M. Coats Leonard. Mr. Leonard attended public schools in Emsworth and Avalon. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Leonard was employed as a head millwright for U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh for 16 years before retiring in 1978. He was a member of Emsworth Lutheran Church. He enjoyed watching football and tinkering around the house on a variety of projects. Mr. Leonard was married April 10, 1948, in Avalon, to Delores E. Slaney, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Robert B. Leonard Jr. and his wife, Huean, of El Dorado, Calif., Roberta L. Baylor and her husband, Joe, of McKees Rocks, Louis D. Leonard and his wife, Patti, of Burke, Va., Joyce A. Bridy and her husband, Ron, of Mt. Carmel, and Mary April Weaver and her husband, Calvin, of Kennerdell; 15 grandchildren, Sabrina, Nicole, Lisa, Shawn, Sheree, Trevor, Connie, Denise, Louis, Shawn, Chris, Renee, Rachel, Calvin and Tanesha, and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by a brother, John Leonard; and two sisters, Leona Hilkey and Thelma Sloop. Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca, Cranberry Township. The family suggests memorials be made to Seneca United Methodist Church, 196 East State Road, Seneca, 16346; or Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Dorothy Louise Michiline Dorothy Louise Michiline, 81, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2005, at Clarion Hospital. Born July 7, 1923, in Oak Ridge, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Ezra and Katie Copenhaver Haines. Mrs. Michiline worked in the bakery and produce department of Tom's Riverside in New Bethlehem for 20 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem. She married Leo Michiline, who preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Michiline is survived by a daughter, Rose Miller, and her husband, Lee, of Pittsburgh; a son, Joe Michiline of New Bethlehem; three grandchildren, Gina Stokesberry and her husband, Ernie, Mark Boyer and his wife, Erin, and Leon Michiline and his wife, Sumiko; and four great-grandchildren, Lorenzo Stawarz, Liam Michiline, Noel Michiline and Savannah Rose Boyer. Also surviving are two sisters, Emma Jean Molocznik of Orange, Calif., and Lois Campbell of Sun City, Calif. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Haines. Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Ben Shindledecker officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Irene Louwave Wolfe Decort Montgomery Irene Louwave Wolfe Decort Montgomery, 76, of Shippenville, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Clarion Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Fred Lewis Snell Sr. Fred Lewis Snell Sr., 71, of Tionesta Route 3, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his residence. Born April 1, 1933, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Francis Leroy "Red" Snell and Florence Elizabeth Ketler Snell Latshaw. Mr. Snell enlisted in the U.S. Army Rangers in 1953 and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He was the owner and operator of The Bait Box in Tionesta in the 1960s. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was self-employed as a general contractor and also owned and managed many real estate rental properties in the Oil City area. Mr. Snell was also the owner and operator of the Fox Run Fur Farm in Tionesta and Snell Lumber Company in West Hickory. He served on the Venango County Planning Commission. He was a member of the Oil City Jaycees and the Pennsylvania Trappers Association, and he was an avid trapper until a recent illness. Although he loved hunting, fishing was his greatest enjoyment. He, his family and friends traveled and fished streams throughout the area. The Allegheny River was a favorite spot on weekdays. He arranged and took part in many fishing expeditions in Kippewa, Ontario, Canada, and Beauchene, Quebec, Canada, and he caught many trophy fish. Mr. Snell is survived by his former wife, Patricia L. (Chapel) Snell of Tionesta; three sons, Fred L. Snell Jr. of West Hickory, Kyle E. Snell and his wife, Karlissa, of West Hickory, and Ted F. Snell and his wife, Shelley, of Canton, Ga.; two daughters, Debra J. Houck and her husband, Jeff, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Kerri P. Snell of Tionesta; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are a brother, Charles Leroy Snell and his wife, Maxine, of Williford, Ark.; a sister, Barbara Jean Snell Wiegel and her husband, Mike, of Franklin; and one stepsister, Sandra Lee Winslow and her husband, Jack, of Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Snell was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Harry Snell and Dennis Eldon Latshaw; and a son, Edward Arthur Snell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home in Tionesta. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Tionesta Church of God with the Rev. Earl Flick officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Tionesta Volunteer Ambulance Service, West Hickory Volunteer Fire Department or Tionesta Volunteer Fire Department. Paul Eugene Swires Paul Eugene Swires, 56, of Sebastian, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at his residence. Born Sept. 24, 1948, in Franklin, he was the son of Martha Baker and Floyd Swires, Sr. Mr. Swires was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School. He was an EMT for Community Ambulance while living in Franklin and worked as a maintenance supervisor at Whispering Palms. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship. He was also a member of the National Gold Prospecting Association and mixed Friday night bowling league. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Swires is survived by his wife, Carol J. Bickel; four children, CW 2 Christopher Wires, stationed in Fort Belvoir, Va., Wendy Shoemaker of Mocksville, N.C., Sheila Nettles of Franklin and Trisha McDonald of Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers, Major John Swires of Wilmington, Del., and Floyd "Sonny" Swires of Ravenna, Ohio; and four sisters, Debbie Bucci of Sacramento, Calif., Cindy Allen of Sacramento, Calif., Ella O'Bryan of Camden, Del., and Carol Greathouse of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Swires Sr.; his stepfather who raised him, Junior Greathouse; and a brother, Delmas Parson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Major Paul Downing of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment will be at Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 10205 US #1, Sebastian, Fla., 32958. J. Braden Tinker J. Braden Tinker, 77, of State Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his residence. The Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Melissa Grace Wolf Melissa Grace Wolf, 28, of Rimersburg, formerly of Knox, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in an automobile accident on Route 68 in Monroe Township, Clarion County. Born March 5, 1976, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Arthur E. and Eleanor Fiscus Best of Knox, who survive. Mrs. Wolf was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Joy United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books and was an avid reader and a great mother. On April 7, 1998, she married Cristopher R. Wolf, who survives. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Wolf is survived by a 2-year-old son, Joseff James Wolf; a brother; Matthew C. Best and his wife, Faye, of Egg Harbor City, N.J.; a grandmother, Edith Fiscus of Cowansville; a niece, Kiara; her mother-in-law, Gayle Brody and her husband, Jim, of Jeannette; her father-in-law, Rollie Wolf and his wife, Cindy, of Seville, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Mason Wolf of Seville, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Nicole Wolf of Jeannette and Shylo Bish of Sterling, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Carl L. Fiscus; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Grace Best. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Don Polle, pastor of Knox United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Mary J. Wolford Mary J. Wolford, 82, of 166 Vincent Road, Franklin, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Born Aug. 24, 1922, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Mary Reagle and Emmett Tirk. Mrs. Wolford was a 1940 graduate of Franklin High School. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, auctions, crossword puzzles, her great grandchildren's sporting events, Steelers football and Pirates baseball. On March 1, 1941, she married M. Luther Wolford, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Jean Louise Rugh of Franklin; two grandchildren, Kreig Rugh and his wife, Debbie, of Aurora, Ohio, and Mrs. Randy (Kelly) Beightol of Franklin; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Erin Rugh of Aurora, Ohio, and Josh Beightol of Franklin. Mrs. Wolford was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lloyd Tirk; two sisters, Avinell Sisney and Margie Orr; and a son-in-law, Eugene Rugh. The family planned to conduct a private viewing. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin, with Phil Conklin of the Fox Street Church of God officiating and Earl Flick assisting. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.

The 1880 census for Clarion Toby gives no indication of Thomas J. and Clinton not being the children of Wm. and Martha. Clinton born Oct. 1879 ----- Original Message ----- From: DebAU92@comcast.net<mailto:DebAU92@comcast.net> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 4:40 PM Subject: [CLARION] William Switzer family 1870's adopted kids? This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Switzer, Cochran, Price Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/616<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/616> Message Board Post: We have been doing some DNA testing on the Switzer lines in Clarion and foundsome problems in my Wm Switzer line. Two of the male lines have different DNA from the Switzer's and from each other. I am trying to find out if these kids were adopted or extended family members. Wm was married to Martha Cochran Price. If anyone might know of these families I would appreciate the help. I have Thomas Arthur b. 1874 and Clinton b. 1789 who are two that do not match the Switzers but were brought up with the Switzer names. ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Having trouble unsubbing? Send a message with the word "unsubscribe" (no quotation marks) in the body of the message to: <PACLARIO-L-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L-request@rootsweb.com>> or <PACLARIO-D-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-D-request@rootsweb.com>>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Switzer, Cochran, Price Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/616 Message Board Post: We have been doing some DNA testing on the Switzer lines in Clarion and foundsome problems in my Wm Switzer line. Two of the male lines have different DNA from the Switzer's and from each other. I am trying to find out if these kids were adopted or extended family members. Wm was married to Martha Cochran Price. If anyone might know of these families I would appreciate the help. I have Thomas Arthur b. 1874 and Clinton b. 1789 who are two that do not match the Switzers but were brought up with the Switzer names.

Campbell Researchers: In my index of Clarion County, Pa. have Charles and Thomas Campbell as sons of John Campbell 11 8 1857/ 1 21 1900 buried Callensburg Presbyterian Cemetery, Clarion County, Pa. and his wife Rachel. John Campbell was son of Robert O. Campbell. John and Rachel have eight children: 1. James H. Campbell 1874/ 1911 married Mary, buried Callensburg Methodist Cemetery 2. Charles Campbell 3 27 1884/ 12 10 1956 died Emlenton, Venango County, Pa. married Grace Tosh 3. James A. Campbell 1885/ 1929 married Eva M., buried Callensburg Methodist Cemetery 4. Nellie M. Campbell 2 11 1892 in Callensburg, listed infant baptism 7 17 1892 5. Jennie Campbell born about 1876 6. Thomas Campbell born about 1880 aka Tommy 7. Rachel Campbell born about 1882 8. Robert Campbell born about 1874/ 9 26 1950, aka Bob married 6 6 1901 to Mary Luella Hartman. Hope this will help someone in Clarion County to enjoy these family pictures. Pearl in California jenmarieno1@aol.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/615 Message Board Post: I resently brought a picture off of E bay of Thomas Campbell and family. I research a Campbell line from Indiana County, Pennsylvania and thought that the photo may be related to my Campbell line. The photo looks very old it is a cabinet style photo. The photo includes Mr. Campbell his wife and 2 children. The back of this photo says Tom Campbell and family, brother of Charley Campbell, also the name Lydia Foster is written in pencil. The photo was taken in Butler, Pa. There were also several other photos from the same seller that all seemed to be related. I assume that they are related to this family because there were post cards with names on them from the same seller. They were dated early 1900's and gave the following clues... Hattie Campbell post card knox pa Mrs Chas Campbell knox, Clarion Pa Harriet Campbell route 1 knox, pa Clarion Co W P and R Alexander Building, Main Street, Clarion Pa, from Inez Ray Miola Pa Hattie Campbell from cousin Della Some of the other photos were named but a majority were identified. The names were as follows... George Miller Clarion, Pa Bertha, Jessie, Rose and Effie, taken in Knox, Pa Some of the photos were taken with the same carmera and others were taken in the Clarion area. I copied all of them. If you are interested please let me know, or if you have additional information. ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== List suggestions or problems?? Contact the listowner at --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/615 Message Board Post: I resently brought a picture off of E bay of Thomas Campbell and family. I research a Campbell line from Indiana County, Pennsylvania and thought that the photo may be related to my Campbell line. The photo looks very old it is a cabinet style photo. The photo includes Mr. Campbell his wife and 2 children. The back of this photo says Tom Campbell and family, brother of Charley Campbell, also the name Lydia Foster is written in pencil. The photo was taken in Butler, Pa. There were also several other photos from the same seller that all seemed to be related. I assume that they are related to this family because there were post cards with names on them from the same seller. They were dated early 1900's and gave the following clues... Hattie Campbell post card knox pa Mrs Chas Campbell knox, Clarion Pa Harriet Campbell route 1 knox, pa Clarion Co W P and R Alexander Building, Main Street, Clarion Pa, from Inez Ray Miola Pa Hattie Campbell from cousin Della Some of the other photos were named but a majority were identified. The names were as follows... George Miller Clarion, Pa Bertha, Jessie, Rose and Effie, taken in Knox, Pa Some of the photos were taken with the same carmera and others were taken in the Clarion area. I copied all of them. If you are interested please let me know, or if you have additional information.