The Derrick, Thursday, February 24, 2005: Betty L. Bargar, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Irene V. Clark, formerly of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Margaret E. Craig, Templeton RD 2 Harold Leon Dennis, 715 Buffalo St., Franklin Erla Johnston, West Second Street, Oil City Clara R. Kavka, Elrama June I. Silvis, Shippenville, formerly of Sandy Hollow, Rimersburg RD Ruth Helen Sloan, Clarion Gisela L. Tanner, 312 Eighth St., Franklin Margaret A. Wyman, Rotonda West, Fla., formerly of Knox Betty L. Bargar Betty L. Bargar, 75, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Bargar was an honors graduate of the Broward Community College Nursing Program that she attended after fulfilling her primary purpose in life, that of raising and nurturing her family. She was a devout Christian and an active member of North Stuart Baptist Church in Stuart, Fla. Mrs. Barger was married for 53 years to Robert Bargar, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sandra Snyder of Sarasota, Fla., Linda Fedak of St. Augustine, Fla., and Amy Schneider of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; a son, Robert Bargar Jr. of Coral Springs, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Robert McElhattan of Knox; and five sisters, Dorothy Smith of Franklin, Shirley Barger of Butler and Barbara Burgdorfer, Connie Strohmyer and Darlene McElhattan, all of Knox. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Aycock Funeral Home, 1504 S.E. Floresta Drive, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in North Stuart Baptist Church, Stuart, Fla. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City, Fla. Irene V. Clark Irene V. Clark, 88, formerly of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born May 6, 1916, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Charles and Mabel Hamm Johnson. Mrs. Clark was married to Victor E. Clark, who preceded her in death. She and her husband operated Clark's General Store near Rimersburg for many years. Mrs. Clark was a member of Baker Street Church of God, Rimersburg. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Joanne and Donald Seybert and Kay and Leo Weaver, all of Rimersburg; one son and his wife, V. Eugene and Alice Clark of Rimersburg; three stepdaughters, Helen McClain and husband, Jack, Dorothy Terwilliger and Betty Rickel; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister and her husband, Patty and Donald White of Diamond Bar, Calif. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by an infant son, Eddie Clark; a sister, Alberta Johnson; two brothers, Harry Johnson and Charles "Bob" Johnson; and a stepdaughter, Delores Mallay. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion Hospital Intensive Care Unit, One Hospital Drive, Clarion, 16214. Margaret E. Craig Margaret E. Craig, 82, of Templeton RD 2, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born Aug. 27, 1922, at Templeton RD 2, she was the daughter of Frank A. and Elizabeth A. Toy Hardy. Mrs. Craig was a member of St. Mary Episcopal Church in Redbank. She was a homemaker and a loving mother who enjoyed her family. Mrs. Craig was married May 15, 1941, to John M. Craig, who died April 18, 1993. Surviving are a son and his wife, Johnnie E. and Mary Lou Craig of Templeton RD 2; a daughter, Mary Anna Shilling and husband, Joseph, of Distant; three grandchildren, Jeff Shilling and wife, Theresa, Dianna Brothers and husband, Stoney, and Wendy Stewart and husband, Tom; and seven great-grandchildren, Jeff, Lindsey and Zachery Shilling, Jonathan and Katelyn Brothers and Fisher and Hannah Stewart. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Baccus; her twin brother, James P. Hardy; and a brother, Francis Hardy. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Redbank, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Harold Leon Dennis Harold Leon Dennis, 91, of 715 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born April 29, 1913, in West Virginia, he was the son of William and Emma Ross Dennis. Mr. Dennis owned Dennis Welding for 60 years. He retired in 1978 as a millwright from CPT in Franklin after 14 years of service. Prior to that, he worked for H.T. Osburn as a structural engineer. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks No. 110 of Franklin, Franklin Eagles, Franklin Moose and Rainbow Sportsman's Club. He was married May 9, 1933, to Leona Hoff, who died April 6, 1962. Surviving are three children, Robert Dennis and wife, Georgia, Luella Leone and husband, Edward, and Kathleen S. Ralston and husband, Kenneth, all of Franklin; five grandchildren, David Dennis and Kelly Welton, both of Franklin, Michael Dennis of Lake Wales, Fla., Jay Armburger and wife, Letelia, of Eighty Four, and Dawn Ralston-Springer and husband, Michael, of Edensburg; four great-grandchildren, Josh, Justin and Jared Welton of Franklin and Andrew Dennis of Spartansburg; and two great-great-grandchildren, Montana and Sierra Welton of Franklin. He also is survived by two brothers, William Dennis of Saint Marys, W.Va., and Donald Dennis of Okay, Okla.; and one sister, Doris Bickerstaff and husband, Ira, of Parkersburg, W.Va. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Dennis was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean Harsh; one great-grandchild, Glenn Welton; two brothers, Charles and Clyde Dennis; and two sisters, Sophia Lowther and Grace Life. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Peters, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Diabetes Association or Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin, 16323. Erla Johnston Erla Johnston, 88, of West Second Street, Oil City, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Ohio with her family. Born June 13, 1916, in Venus, she was the daughter of Mont V. and Myrtle M. Greer. Mrs. Johnston graduated from Knox High School and attended the Oil City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a dedicated worker and trainer for 30 years at Oil City Hospital, where she also was head nurse of the surgical floor until she retired in 1981. Mrs. Johnston was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Oil City for 47 years and was an ordained deacon and elder and served as clerk of session. She also served four years on the board of directors for the Belles Lettres Club, participated in numerous duplicate and tournament bridge clubs and traveled and served her community, friends and family in numerous other ways. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Anne; two grandchildren, Adam Johnston and his wife, Vickie, of Atwater, Ohio, and Amy Geiger and her husband, Kurt, of Stow, Ohio; and six great-grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Cody and Kyle Johnston and Hunter and Paige Geiger. She also is survived by her sister, Irma Boyer of Atlanta, Ga. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her husband, John 'Jack' Johnston; her son, Robert Johnston; and two sisters, Violet Beck and Evelyn Hartzell. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, in Second Presbyterian Church in Oil City. A private entombment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Clara R. Kavka Clara R. Kavka, 80, of Elrama, mother of Mrs. Christopher (Della J.) Kurtzhals of Shippenville, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at her home. June I. Silvis June I. Silvis, 80, formerly of Sandy Hollow, Rimersburg RD, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born June 4, 1924, in the Village of Sandy Hollow, she was the daughter of S. Clinton and Kizzie Bailey Summerville. Mrs. Silvis worked for 15 years in the selecting department of Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion, retiring in 1969. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Silvis was a Protestant. She was married Oct. 28, 1942, to Melvin "Speedy" Silvis, who survives. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past fall. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one daughter, Brenda Silvis of Clarion; two sons and their wives, Dennis and Ann Silvis of Holland, Ohio, and Randall and Rita Silvis of St. Petersburg; and seven grandchildren, Greg and Jeff Greksa, Jason, Magan and Jeremy Silvis and Bret and Nathan Silvis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Silvis was preceded in death by an infant son, Melvin Silvis Jr.; four sisters, Ruth Anthony, Lena Hankey, Mildred Stringer and Evelyn Atkinson; and six brothers, William, Howard, Thomas, Richard, John and Milo Summerville. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. Ruth Helen Sloan Ruth Helen Sloan, 94, of Clarion, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born June 24, 1910, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Edward Homer and Clara Agnes Snyder Sloan. She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. Mrs. Sloan was self-employed in the insurance business as an owner/agent of the Ruth H. Sloan Agency in the Hahne Building, starting July 4, 1946, in Clarion. She had 14 to 21 companies under her agency of insurance. She was treasurer/general manager for the Clarion County Mutual Insurance Co. Mrs. Sloan served on Clarion Borough Council for eight years from 1972 to 1980 in charge of the budget, personnel and recreation committees. She was a member of the National Agents Association and the Notary Public Association. She also was an active member of the Clarion Chamber of Commerce from 1971 to her retirement. Mrs. Sloan received the Outstanding American Award in 1976 in recognition as one of America's Outstanding and Patriotic Citizens. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion and the Ladies Guild of the church. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret A. Sarko and Marie Montana, both of Clarion; five nieces, Janet Birchard, Babs Samosky, Kathy Todd, Ruth Anne Young and Angie Matesevac; three nephews, Gary Hawk, Ralph L.S. Montana and John E. Sarko; two great-nephews, Robert Todd and Michael Sarko; three great-nieces, Kelly Anne Sarko, Stephanie Lattanzio and Elizabeth Todd Howard; and many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Hawk. Visitation will be held in the Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo presiding. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. Gisela L. Tanner Gisela L. Tanner, 66, of 312 Eighth St., Franklin, died at 9:26 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 3, 1938, in Panchevo, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of Stefan and Salomea Reiter Liebmann. She attended school in Yugoslavia. Mrs. Tanner was employed at Polk Center for 25 years and at the time of her retirement, worked in the dietary department. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, her dogs and spending time with her grandson. Mrs. Tanner was married Feb. 9, 1985, to Neil P. Tanner, who died Sept. 19, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Crystal Alexander of Franklin; a stepdaughter, Michelle Forman of Broom's Island, Md.; and four grandchildren, Blake Alexander of Franklin and Rachel, Ian and Matthew Forman, all of Broom's Island, Md. She also is survived by a brother, Rudolph Liebmann of Polk; a niece, Julie Dilley of Tionesta; a nephew, Chuck Liebmann of Seneca; a great-nephew, Darrin Liebmann of Seneca; and her extended family in Germany. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sean W. Rowe, rector, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Margaret A. Wyman Margaret A. Wyman, 90, of Rotonda West, Fla., formerly of Knox, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Born Aug. 16, 1914, in Callensburg, she was the daughter of Michael and Ida Hawk Reichart. Mrs. Wyman was a former teacher in Keystone School District. She was married to Gerald Wyman, who preceded her in death in April 2002. Surviving are one son, William Wyman and his wife, Jeanne, of Rotonda West, Fla.; three grandchildren, Bill, Beth and Brad; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wyman was preceded in death by one brother, Max Reichart.

The Derrick, Wednesday, February 23, 2005: Helen Irene Dehner, Oil City Orville O. Ditzenberger, 585 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin Richard J. Guyton Sr., 210 W. Fourth St., Oil City Jami Marie Ruhlman Horsfall, Roy, Utah, formerly of Seneca Ivan Clair Huffman, Mayport RD 1 Brian C. Jones Sr., Hydetown Grace E. Marshall, Irwin, formerly of Rocky Grove B. Louise Reckner, Karns City, formerly of Emlenton Kern T. "Dale" Smith Sr., 940 E. Main St., Titusville Helen Irene Dehner Helen Irene Dehner, 89, a resident of Beverly Healthcare-Oil City, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She formerly resided on Pennsylvania Avenue and Towne Towers, Oil City. Born Oct. 15, 1915, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Fred J. and Florence I. Nelson Kuhls. Mrs. Dehner was a 1933 graduate of Oil City High School and a 1937 graduate of Feller's Beauty School. She worked as a beautician, had worked in the meat department of Loblaw's and as a door greeter at Morrison Funeral Home. She was a 50-year member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she had been secretary of the Kindergarten Department for 12 years, a member of the Hope Circle and the Women's Society of the church. She had also been a member of the Oil City YWCA. On July 15, 1939, she was married to Vaughn A. Dehner, who died Feb. 17, 1975. Surviving are two sons, Robert "Bob" Dehner of Cypress Lake, La., and James A. Dehner of Oil City; two daughters, Sue Ann Miller of Sandy Lake and Diane Lynn Weaver of Oil City; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and a special daughter, Nancy Wilson of California. She also is survived by a brother, Ralph F. Kuhls of Reno; and a sister, Elsie R. Anthony of Tippery. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth M. Gaddess, and a granddaughter. Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held in Grace United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Byron K. Myers, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 100 Central Ave, Oil City, 16301; the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323; or to the Venango County Blind Association, 3035 Route 257, Seneca, 16346. Orville O. Ditzenberger Orville O. Ditzenberger, 82, of 585 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin (Sugarcreek Township), died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla., following a brief illness. Born March 5, 1922, in Franklin, he was a son of George A. and Blanche O'Neil Ditzenberger. He was a Franklin High School graduate, and a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army-Air Corps. Mr. Ditzenberger retired from Chicago Pneumatic Tool of Franklin after 38 years of service. He was a Protestant. Mr. Ditzenberger was a former member of the Rainbow Beagle Club, Erie. While in Florida he enjoyed shuffleboarding. He was a real family man and enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He married Helen M. Reed June 4, 1943, and she survives at home. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Elaine) Hedglin of Grove City; three sons, George A. Ditzenberger and wife Mary of Transfer; Jerry R. Ditzenberger and wife Pat of Sandy Lake and A. Neil Ditzenberger and wife Pam of Franklin; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a very special friend, Giles Bailey of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Leora "Lolly" Hall. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Roy M. "Mike" Daugherty, a retired United Methodist minister and family friend, officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. Grove City. Richard J. Guyton Richard J. Guyton, 88, formerly of 210 West Fourth St., died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Susi and George Ingham, 309 West First St., Oil City, after an extended illness. Born Nov. 27, 1916, in Oil City, he was a son of the late James and Madeline Karg Guyton. Mr. Guyton attended Oil City schools. He was employed by Struthers Well in Titusville and retired from the Continental Can Co., Oil City. He was a member of St. Stephen Church where he sang in the all-male choir the church had years ago. Mr. Guyton was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with his brother, Joe Guyton, and putting on floor shows with brothers Joe and John. He loved dancing with his wife to all the big band sounds and traveled locally to wherever they might be performing. Mr. Guyton was married to June Audine Bannon Sept. 15, 1937. She preceded him in death on Good Friday, April 20, 1984. He is survived by five children, Sandy Goreczny and husband John of Rouseville; Dick Guyton of Erie; Susi Ingham and husband George of Oil City; Jim Guyton and wife Judy of Oil City; and Bob Guyton and wife Loleta of Fairless Hills; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one sister, Esther Cotter of Oil City; one brother, John Guyton of Erie; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Gloria Guyton, and a grandson, Mark A. Goreczny, both in 1973; one sister, Mary Fritz of Oil City; and two brothers, Joseph A. Guyton of Oil City and the Rev. James C. Guyton, CSSR of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Reinsel Funeral Home, Oil City. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Church, Oil City, with Msgr. William C. Karg presiding. He will be assisted by the Rev. John Neff. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 176 East Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, and St. Stephen Church, 214 Reed St., Oil City, 16301. Jami Marie Ruhlman Horsfall Jami Marie Ruhlman Horsfall, 26, of Roy, Utah, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Ogden Regional Hospital. Born May 10, 1978, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Brian K. and Vicki M. Winkler Ruhlman. Mrs. Horsfall was raised in Seneca, graduating from Cranberry High School. While in high school she tutored children. She received her associates degree from Rick's College. Mrs. Horsfall had a big heart and was full of kindness and giving. She was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a hand. She married Christopher Jason Horsfall April 3, 1998, in Washington D.C. They moved to Roy, Utah, in 1999. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Horsfall worked with the Humane Society and other animal adoption agencies. She loved playing sports and enjoyed crocheting, music and singing. She is survived by her husband, Chris; a son, Ethan, and a daughter, Alexandra; her parents, Brian and Vicki Ruhlman of Clarksburg, W. Va.; a brother, Brenton Ruhlman of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Heidi (Tony) Sass of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; and Kristen (Andy) Mahle of Killeen, Texas; her parents-in-law, Frank and Susan Horsfall of Mont-Sur-Rolle, Switzerland; and her grandparents, Shirley Winkler of Franklin, and David Ruhlman of Franklin. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Clarence Winkler, and a grandmother, Agnes Ruhlman. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1449 Thompson Road, Franklin. Donations for her children may be made to David Horsfall, 49 Margery Lane, Westwood, Mass., 02090. E-mail condolences to the family may be made at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Ivan Clair Huffman Ivan Clair Huffman, 79, of Mayport RD 1, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at his residence. Born Sept. 21, 1925, in Armstrong County, he was a son of Earl and Sarah Jane Atherton Huffman. Mr. Huffman was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, Fairmount City. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Huffman was married Feb. 1, 1958, to the former Patty J. Young, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Randy Huffman and his wife, Barbara, of Texas, and Mark Huffman of Mayport RD 1; two daughters, Eunice Shreffler and her husband, Karl, of Nickelville, and Karen Bunch and her husband, Craig, of Texas; one sister, Genevieve Umstead of Penfield; and one brother, John Huffman, of Dayton. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Brandy Bunch, Wendy Bunch, Amber Rae Bunch, Danielle Goheen and Shannan Goheen; and one great-granddaughter, Taylor Street. Mr. Huffman was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles McGinnis, pastor of Christian Fellowship Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Mudlic Cemetery, Armstrong County. Brian C. Jones Sr. Brian C. Jones Sr., 57, of Hydetown, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Meadville Medical Center. Born April 24, 1947, in Titusville, he was the son of Raymond and Maxine Vandervort Jones. Mr. Jones was a 1965 graduate of Townville High School. He was owner of Jones Construction and previously was employed as project estimator by Devore Construction in Meadville and also as field superintendent by M.C. Strickland & Son Construction in Oil City. Mr. Jones had attended the Lyona Bible Church. He was a member of the local Carpenters Union. Mr. Jones enjoyed riding his horse "Blaze," fishing and hunting and especially spoiling his grandchildren. He was married to Amy Pearce June 26, 1965, at the Highway Open Bible Tabernacle. She survives. Also surviving are his parents of Titusville; two sons, Brian C. Jones, Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Townville and Jeffrey A. Jones and wife, Sallianne, of Townville; a daughter, Shari Carpenter and husband, Mark, of Spring Creek; 11 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Jo Pearce of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce A. Jones and his father-in-law, Richard E. Pearce. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. A private funeral service for the family will be conducted Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Walton of the Lyona Bible Church officiating. Interment will be in Troy Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Miracle Mountain Ranch, Box 95, Spring Creek, 16436. Grace E. Marshall Grace E. Marshall, 87, a former resident of Rocky Grove, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at Golden Heights Personal Care Home in Irwin, Pa., where she received excellent care. Mrs. Marshall was born Jan. 29, 1917. She and her husband, Herschel R. Marshall, resided on Front Street and Gilfillan Street in Rocky Grove for 30 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Marshall is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Dennis Gilmore of Monroeville; three cherished granddaughters, Karen (Ron) Graham of Monroeville, Denine (Glen) Sanders of Grove City and Kristen (Craig) Fagan of Hampton, Va.; and six great-grandchildren, Jacob Charles and Megan Lynn Graham, and Zane Edward, Logan Rae, Mackenzi Ann and Cordell Dennis Sanders. Also surviving are a sister, Margaret Wargo and her husband, John; two brothers, Ralph McCombs and Jack McCombs and his wife, Carol; three sisters-in-law, Ruth McCombs, Betty McCombs and Dorothy McCombs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her husband and an infant great-grandson, Alston Marshall Sanders. A celebration of life memorial service, officiated by Dr. Howard Newman, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Monroeville. Mrs. Marshall was cremated and her ashes will be entombed in Jefferson Memorial Park, Lebanon Church Road, Jefferson Borough. Donations may be made to Golden Heights Personal Care Home, 3522 Route 130, Irwin, Pa., 15642; Hospice of Greater Pittsburgh, 3520 Route 130, Suite 3001, Irwin, Pa., 15642; and Crossroads Presbyterian Church Food Bank, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, Pa., 15146. The Corl Funeral Home of Monroeville is in charge of arrangements. B. Louise Reckner B. Louise Reckner, 65, of Karns City, formerly of Emlenton, died at 2:48 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in the emergency room of Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Anoree, S.C., she was the daughter of Wade D. and Ruth W. Ball Thomas. Following her late husband's military service, the couple entered the ministry and pastored churches in Port Allegany, St. Petersburg and Martinsburg, W.Va. Mrs. Reckner was a member of the Butler Church of the Nazarene. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the home shopping network. Mrs. Reckner was married in Aiken, S.C., July 17, 1959, to the Rev. Edward T. Reckner, who died Nov. 28, 2001. Surviving are two sons, Edward James Reckner and Orville W. "Bud" Reckner and wife, Jennie, all of Karns City; two daughters, Brenda Lee and husband, M.Sgt. Patrick Guillet of Fort Hood, Texas, and Helen Ruth Roxby of Parker, with whom she most recently made her home; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wilbur (M. Carolyn) Swetman of Martinez, Ga.; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, L. Mildred Huitt. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Darrell Nicklow of the Orbisonia Church of the Nazarene, brother-in-law of Mrs. Reckner, officiating. Interment will be in Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Confluence. Kern T. "Dale" Smith Sr. Kern T. "Dale" Smith Sr., 66, of 940 E. Main St., Titusville, died at 12:29 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital shortly after his arrival there. Born Feb 24, 1938, in Erie, he was the son of the late Thomas I. and Gertrude Riewaldt Smith. He attended Corry area schools. Mr. Smith was a veteran of Vietnam, serving two tours of duty during his 21-year career in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1979. During that time he was an airplane mechanic and obtained his college degree through the service. Mr. Smith was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. He formerly was employed by the Cherry Hill Division of Ethan Allen in Union City and with Cooper Energy in Corry. He was a self-employed painter in the Titusville area for 10 years until his retirement. Mr. Smith was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Titusville and a life member of the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958, VFW. He enjoyed reading. He married Marjorie Carnrike Dec. 1, 1972, in Titusville. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Vicky Millard and husband, Douglas, and Lora Lamb, both of Oil City; one son, Kern T. Smith Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Titusville; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers; and 13 sisters. Mr. Smith was preceded in death his parents and one brother. Friends may call in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. George C. Brickner, pastor of the Open Door Baptist Church, and Pastor Doug Cole of the Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958, VFW.

The Derric, Tuesday, February 22, 2005: Laurelee W. Bergman, 5892 State Route 8, Harrisville Orville O. Ditzenberger, 585 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin Clyde W. Golden, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly of East Sandy Paul R. Robinson, 853 Mercer Road, Franklin Brandi Lee McFadden Smith, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Strattanville Kern T. "Dale" Smith Sr., 940 E. Main St., Titusville Richard L. Stover, Lake Stevens, Wash., formerly of Oil City Homer E. Wethli, 219 Pierce Ave., Oil City Laurelee W. Bergman Laurelee W. Bergman, 73, of 5892 State Route 8, Harrisville, since 1985, formerly of Sandy Lake, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, in St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Youngtown, Ohio, after an extended illness. Born March 2, 1931, in Clarksburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of Oliver C. and Minnie A. Nutter Whaley. Mrs. Bergman was a devoted housewife and mother and enjoyed bowling with the Grove City Bowling League in Grove City. She was married to Oscar C. Bergman, who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Marvin D. Bergman of Altoona, Joey D. Bergman of San Diego, Calif., and Oscar C., Brian O. and Stephen G. Bergman, all of Harrisville; and seven grandchildren. She also is survived by three sisters, Lucille Singleton, Loretta Jacobs and Shirley Johnson; and three brothers, Robert, Michael and Thomas Whaley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bergman was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Possey and Patty Whaley; and four brothers, Ernest and Junior Whaley, Teddy Whaley and Wade Reed. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephanie Thompson, pastor of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at the convenience of the family. Orville O. Ditzenberger Orville O. Ditzenberger, 82, of 585 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. The Scott A. Black Funeral Home, Stoneboro, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in The News-Herald. Clyde W. Golden Clyde W. Golden, 96, a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, since 1957, a native of East Sandy, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at his residence. He was born is East Sandy, a son of Carl W. and Bertha Mitchell Golden. Mr. Golden had worked at Atlantic Richfield Co. for 30 years. He was a member of the Northampton Baptist Church in Northhampton, Ohio. Surviving are three daughters, Jackie Crawford of Peninsula, Ohio, Joyce Kennedy and husband, Joseph, of Oil City and Betty Culbertson and husband, James, of Franklin; two sons, Clyde "Bill" Golden and wife, Pat, of Franklin and Donald "Butch" Golden and wife, Tonia, of Midlothian, Va.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Dixie Walker and husband, Sydney, of Sequim, Wash., and Treva Clinefelter of Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Golden was preceded in death by his wife, Mae; a daughter, Joan Mays; four brothers, Orran, Carl, Arden and Samuel; and three sisters, Valda, Garnet and Norma. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Northampton Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with Pastor Mike Bynum officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery in Franklin. Memorials may be made to the Northampton Baptist Church, 333 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 44223, or to Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, Ohio, 44398-6110. Paul R. Robinson Paul R. Robinson, 85, of 853 Mercer Road, Franklin, died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, in The Caring Place. Born March 6, 1919, in Franklin, he was the son of John B. and Bertha Smoyer Robinson and was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Robinson was a 1938 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Guadalcanal, Southern Philippines and North Solomons. Mr. Robinson retired in January 1981 after more than 40 years of service as a roll turner for Franklin Steel. He was a member of the Fox Street Church of God. Mr. Robinson was a member of Myrtle Lodge No. 316, Zem Zem Temple and the Washington Club. He was married in November 1950 to Zella Sweetapple, who died March 4, 2004. Surviving are two stepchildren, Larry E. Urey of California and Charles E. Urey and wife, Sandra, of Franklin; six stepgrandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by a son, Daryl Robinson, in November 1979. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home with the Rev. Rob Guy, pastor of The Caring Place, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Brandi Lee McFadden Smith Brandi Lee McFadden Smith, 26, a resident of Raleigh, N.C., for the past six years, formerly of Strattanville, died Saturday Feb. 19, 2005, in Rex Hospital, Raleigh, after a sudden illness. Born May 14, 1978, in Grove City, she was the daughter of Steve and Patty Cratty Leadbetter of Strattanville. She was a 1996 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School where she participated in volleyball and cheerleading and later enjoyed music and dancing. Mrs. Smith worked as a loan officer at Citi Financial in Raleigh. She was married in October 2002 to Lamont Smith, who survives, along with her parents of Strattanville. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Deyonka and Jasmine Smith; paternal grandparents, James and Willie Leadbetter of Corsica; and a sister, Charity McFadden of Pittsburgh. She also is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins including Pierre and Gloria Guntrum of Templeton; Bob and Brenda MacKinlay of Rimersburg; Gary and Jo Bullers of Corsica; Ron and Tina Rankin of Strattanville; Bill and Jessica Leadbetter of Strattanville; and Tim and Peggy McNany of Butler. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Esther Harding; two infant children; and aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Lee Theiss officiating. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery. Kern T. 'Dale' Smith Sr. Kern T. "Dale" Smith Sr., 66, of 940 E. Main St., Titusville, died at 12:29 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital. The Gordan B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Richard L. Stover Richard L. Stover, 78, of Lake Stevens, Wash., who was born and raised in Oil City, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. He was born in Oil City on Jan. 19, 1927, and attended Oil City High School. He then left Oil City and Fertigs but the area where he was raised never left his heart. Mr. Stover was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the battleship, USS Alabama, assigned to the upper deck 40mm anti-aircraft quad mounts. He participated in strikes, battles and captures of islands in the Central, West and Southwest Pacific including Saipan, Guam, Formosa and the Philippines, to name a few, as well as Okinawa and the Tokyo Bay area. Mr. Stover was a volunteer member of the Tokyo Bay Naval Amphibious Assault and Occupation Battalion, Task Force 31, which captured HIJMS Nagato, symbolizing the unconditional and complete surrender of the Japanese Navy. He earned medals, ribbons and stars such as the American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific with five stars, World War II Victory, Navy Asia Occupation, Philippine Liberation with two stars and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. Mr. Stover was a lifetime member of the USS Alabama Crewmen's Association. After his military service, he was employed by Boeing. He then joined Military Sea Transportation Services as a boatswain and during the Korean War, he made trips to Alaska, the Orient, Japan and Taiwan. He was involved in two sea rescues. Four Japanese men were involved in one and the other involved 23 men, women and children from the Motor Vessel Christer Salen. For the latter rescue, he received a medal from the Swedish King through the consulate. Mr. Stover's next job was with Lockheed Shipyard and then Todd's Shipyard where he helped build the USS Oliver Hazard Perry. His grandmother, Nora Perry Boocks, traces her ancestry to Oliver Hazard Perry, famous for the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. He was a member of the Airplane Owners Pilot Association, having a commercial pilot's license for single engine land, sea and instrument flying. He was a flight instructor and an avid flyer, covering most of the United States and parts of Canada in his own plane. Surviving are his wife, Sophie; two sons, Richard and Robert Stover of Washington state; a sister, Esther Fox of Seneca; and many relatives in northwestern Pennsylvania. Chapel services were held Dec. 30, 2004, in Snohomish, Wash. Interment, with a memorial service and military honors, was held in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. Homer Edward Wethli Homer Edward Wethli, 79, of 219 Pierce Ave., Oil City, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a short illness. Born Oct. 31, 1925, in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of Edward and Martha Sorbie Wethli. Mr. Wethli was raised in the Verona area and attended Penn Hills High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Wethli graduated as a watchmaker from the Western Pennsylvania School of Horology in Pittsburgh. He first was employed in Saint Marys and then came to Klivans Jewelry in Franklin for two years before going to the Oil City Klivans store where he worked for many years before buying the business in 1971. He sold his business in 1990 to his daughter, Tricia Hoover, but still maintained a presence in the business. An avid sports fan, he followed his grandchildren's athletic endeavors and for years had attended many of the high school basketball games. Mr. Wethli enjoyed traveling through all the states as well as Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. He was a member of the Shindiggers Square Dance Group and his friends could always count on him for a good story or joke each time they met. Mr. Wethli was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church where he was an eucharistic minister. He was married Sept. 26, 1953, to the former Catherine Moore of Siverly and she survives. The late Rev. Francis Kaltenbach married the couple in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are six children, Cathlene Wethli and Diana Davis and husband, John, all of Oil City, Lynn Thompson and husband, Daniel, of Enola, Dr. Marcie Wethli Homer and husband, John Homer, of Titusville, Edward Homer Wethli and wife, Robin, of Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, and Tricia Hoover and husband, Shane, of Venus; and 13 grandchildren, Brian Thompson, Kyle Thompson, Lauren Thompson, Adam Hoover, Jacob Davis, Taylor Hoover, Nate Davis, Connor Hoover, Daniel Wethli, Riley Davis, Katie Wethli, Marcus Homer and Luke Homer. He also is survived by two sisters, Martha Hopbell and husband, James, of North Versailles and Laura Burton of Polk; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner presiding. He will be assisted by Msgr. William C. Karg of St. Stephen parish. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Oil City, 16301.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/489.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the post. It sure gives me much more to look at. I will have to get with my Grandmother on the Hartzells. I do know that gramma said that Leah married Jake Hartzell. I also have a family written little book that has this stated in it too, but never mentions the names of Johns parents. Its been sometime since I worked on my files. :(

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/489.2 Message Board Post: Another Sylvester does not show up in the next few censuses that matches name and age perfectly. But, that may have been due to communication between the Winkler's and the census taker. Another possibility is that Sylvestor died and Sebastion married and took on the responsibility of his brother's wife. This is pure speculation on my part. Look at the age of Slyvester/Sebastion's wife. Ages on the children on the 1850 and 1860 census is screwy. 1850 census Slyvester Winkler 44, wife Kunikunda 36, children Anna 8, John 5, George 3. 1860 census Sebastion Wingler 52, Wife Coney 46, Children: John 18, Ann 15, Leah 10, George 5. 1870 census Sebastion Winkler 62, Wife Jane 56. Next house is John Winkler 28, wife Sarah 23 and son Jacob 6/12. Also, Anna named one of her children Sebastion. Some have it that she named one of them Sylvestor too. 1880 Census elk, Clarion PA Anna 33 and Adam 35 Hartzell children: David 6, Jane13, son Sebastion 5, Edward 11. Margaret 3, Clara 1 Sarah 10 Kunikunda seems to be picking names that's easier for other people to say. Hope this helps you. If anyone can expand on this, please help.

I have been studying the relationship of James Watterson to Susannah Watterson Showalter. In all that I have seen, there is no mention of what happened to the infant she had with her when she ran from the Indians. As I understand it, James was her older brother. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks. Beverly Carter bcarter2@wi.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/614 Message Board Post: I have recently started a genealogy research site for the northwest corner of Pennyslvania, including Clarion County. The site, Our Keystone Corner Connections, is private and password protected, but any one is welcome to join. If you would like to share family photos, information and resources in a safe, secure environment, please contact me for an invitation. E-mail me at Loriebug66@aol.com. Write Invitation in the Subject line. Include your first and last names and whether you are male or female. Thanks. Lorie Starcher

Mechling Books has a book entitled "Walking Among Our Ancestors - Book One" author Clarion Co Hist Soc. Try this link http://mechlingbooks.com/gallery/published_books.htm The Clarion County News has an article that mentions this book. Extract from the article: "...Arriving shortly at the Thomas Sutton Museum Store is the Historical Society's first cemetery publication. We are presently accepting pre-sale orders for "Walking Among Our Ancestors, Cemetery Inscriptions of Ashland Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, Book One." After three years of dedicated volunteer support the first book in a series is going to press..." Try this link http://www2.theclarionnews.com/Living/12603.shtml Clarion Co Hist Soc link http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ patrick ----- Original Message ----- From: <ssfellows@hotmail.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:02 PM Subject: [CLARION] Library with book "Walking Among Our Ancestors" > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Snively > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1275 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for a copy of "Walking Among Our Ancestors-Cemtery Inscriptions of Clarion County, PA, Ashland Township". > The LDS Library in Salt Lake City has a copy but they will not send it out to other LDS centers. > > Thanks, > Sally > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator > >

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/613 Message Board Post: I have recently started a genealogy research site for the northwest corner of Pennyslvania, including Clarion County. The site, Our Keystone Corner Connections, is private and password protected, but any one is welcome to join. If you would like to share family photos, information and resources in a safe, secure environment, please contact me for an invitation. E-mail me at Loriebug66@aol.com. Write Invitation in the Subject line. Thanks. Lorie Starcher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Snively Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1275 Message Board Post: I am looking for a copy of "Walking Among Our Ancestors-Cemtery Inscriptions of Clarion County, PA, Ashland Township". The LDS Library in Salt Lake City has a copy but they will not send it out to other LDS centers. Thanks, Sally

Thank you very much!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa McClaine" <dlkmccln@csonline.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] ST JOHN FAMILY > Greg Mortimer is head of the Register and Recorder's Office; 421 Main > Street, Clarion, Pa 16214 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "DJKelly" <DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:59 PM > Subject: Re: [CLARION] ST JOHN FAMILY > > > > Can anyone tell me who I address at the Clarion Courthouse to get a death > > certificate for 1902? > > Thank you! > > Darla Kelly > > > > > > > >> > >> > >> ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >> Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > >> http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > >> Lindsley Dunn > >> Director-Curator > >> > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > > Lindsley Dunn > > Director-Curator > > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO >

Greg Mortimer is head of the Register and Recorder's Office; 421 Main Street, Clarion, Pa 16214 ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJKelly" <DJKELLY1@peoplepc.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] ST JOHN FAMILY > Can anyone tell me who I address at the Clarion Courthouse to get a death > certificate for 1902? > Thank you! > Darla Kelly > > > >> >> >> ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== >> Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! >> http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ >> Lindsley Dunn >> Director-Curator >> > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator > >

Can anyone tell me who I address at the Clarion Courthouse to get a death certificate for 1902? Thank you! Darla Kelly > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator >

Change the subject line of your emails. I have asked before now I am begging. This fills the servers at rootsweb with duplicate information and makes searching the archives much more difficult.

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/1274 Message Board Post: Looking for any family member of the late Ellen St John who passed away in 1941 in Philly, Pa. she lived with her son Paul Edward St John who passed away in 1942 he was married to Vivan E. Howard. I am Ellen St Johns great grandaughter I'm researching the family, I need all the help I can receive in my search. Dorothy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/612 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information you can obtain on Joseph Hochendoner form Fryburg, Pa. Thanks

The Derrick, Friday, February 18, 2005: Robert E. Braun, Clarion Josephine N. Gammello Czekalski, Corry, formerly of Oil City Dorothy Marie Eastman, 1146 Buffalo St., Franklin Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald, Vowinckel Gertrude E. Flickner, 43 Parker Ave., Franklin Mary L. Herman, 323 Proper Road, Cooperstown Archie "Ray" Humphrey, Marion, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Patricia Kightlinger, 45 Pearl Ave., Oil City Betty S. Mathias, Shippenville, formerly of Clarion Charles R. Mosher, 216 Maple St., Franklin Jane H. Wilson, 710 W. Spruce St., Titusville Robert E. Braun Robert E. Braun, 74, of West Main Street, Clarion, died Thursday evening, Feb. 17, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Josephine N. Gammello Czekalski Josephine N. Gammello Czekalski, 77, a former resident of 7 E. Second St., Oil City, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in the home of her niece, Barb Peterson, in Corry following an extended illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Dorothy Marie Eastman Dorothy Marie Eastman, 92, of 1146 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in The Caring Place. Born Oct. 7, 1912, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Charles and Ida Gibbens Cross. She retired in 1976 as custodian from Franklin Hospital. She also worked at Franklin Plastics. She was a member of the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church. Surviving is a special friend, Edna Kerr of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents and was the last surviving member of her family. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in The Caring Place where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today with the Rev. Jonathan Bell, pastor of the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Helen Marguerite Fitzberald Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald, 77, of Vowinckel, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born Sept. 24, 1927, in Kane, she was the daughter of Paul and Belle Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Borland Funeral Home Inc., Leeper. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Marienville. Gertrude E. Flickner Gertrude E. Flickner, 86, of 43 Parker Ave., Franklin, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in her residence. Born Feb. 21, 1918, in Warren, she was the daughter of Lewis H. and Annette Nelson Benson. She was a 1934 graduate of Oil City High School and was a 1941 graduate of Clarion University with a bachelor of science degree in education. Mrs. Flickner was employed as a second grade teacher at Oakland, Cornplanter and Rocky Grove schools. She retired in 1979. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove and the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Flickner enjoyed music, playing the piano and traveling. She was married Oct. 24, 1941, to Roy E. Flickner, who died March 3, 1997. Surviving are a son, Thomas R. Flickner and wife, Anita, of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Kay Leimbach and husband, Robert, of Ocean Pines, Md., and Diane Chittenden and husband, John, of Safety Harbor, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Amy Kirschner and John Chittenden, both of Clearwater, Fla., Michael Flickner of Vista, Calif., and Anne Flickner of Oceanside, Calif. She also is survived by a brother, the Rev. John P. Benson of Austintown, Ohio. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Flickner was preceded in death by a brother, Richard L. Benson. Friends may call from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. David L. Parker, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Mary L. Herman Mary L. Herman, 81, of 323 Proper Road, Cooperstown, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in UMPC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 27, 1923, in Mapledale, Franklin, she was the daughter of Samuel and Florence Williams Whitman. Mrs. Herman was married in Cochranton Oct. 18, 1947, to William Herman, who survives. She and her husband were lifelong dairy farmers. She was a member of the Bardleytown United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Kathryn Rosenberg and husband, James, of Cooperstown; a sister, Jane Armstrong and husband, LeRoy, and a brother, Charles Whitman and wife, Iris, all of Cooperstown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Herman was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Dashner; and a brother, James Whitman. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Martin, pastor of the Bradleytown United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery. Archie 'Ray' Humphrey Archie "Ray" Humphrey, 80, of 1639 Marion Waldo Road, Marion, Ohio, a former Franklin resident and one-time manager of the Franklin J.C. Penney store, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, in Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Born Aug. 30, 1924, in Agosta, Ohio, he was the son of Oscar V. and Ella Hazel Humphrey. He was a 1942 graduate of Martel High School in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Humphrey served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, participating in the landing of Iwo Jima. After the war, he worked for a time in Marion for Tecumseh before joining the J.C. Penney Co. in 1949 in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Humphrey's career with the Penney Co. spanned 341/2 years, serving as manager of stores in Jamestown, N.Y., Hamden, Conn., and Franklin. He last served in that capacity in the Franklin store for 10 years, from 1973 to 1983, retiring that year for health reasons. While manager of the Hamden, Conn., store, he was an officer in both the local and state Chambers of Commerce and Retail Merchants and also managed the Hamden Connecticut Plaza Association for two years. During the time he held the head position in the Franklin store, Mr. Humphrey was named "Kiwanian of the Year" as a member of the Franklin Kiwanis Club. After his retirement from Penney's in 1983, he returned in 1987 to Marion, Ohio, where he enjoyed playing cards at the Marion Senior Center, was an avid sports fan and was a faithful member of the First United Church of Christ. Mr. Humphrey was married in 1951 to the former JoAnn Craven, who survives. They would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Feb. 10. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons and their wives, Bruce and Marie Humphrey of Cranston, R.I., and Scott and Maureen Humphrey of Fairborn, Ohio; two daughters, Annette Humphrey and Jill Thorpe, both of Marion, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Maleah, Joshua, Scott, Louise, Jesse, Joanne, Raymond, Gary, Tracy and Lorraine; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Ruby Wickersham of Marion, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Edward and Charles Humphrey; three sisters, Virgie Garver, Laura Leatham and Edna Martin; and a granddaughter, Audrey Marie Thorpe. A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in the First United Church of Christ in Marion, with the Rev. Gale Green, pastor, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, Marion, Ohio, or to Fairhaven Community, 850 Marseilles Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Patricia A Kightlinger Patricia A. Kightlinger, 61, of 45 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died at 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 15, 1943, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Carl T. and Eleanor Reynolds Beatty. She attended the Oil City schools and lived in the Oil City area all of her life. Mrs. Kightlinger had worked in sales for Kmart for more then 15 years. She last was employed by Great Lakes Security Co. She attended Bethel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kightlinger was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Oil City. She enjoyed crocheting. Surviving are two daughters, Julia Jackson of Hydetown and Anna Hamilton of Oil City; two sons, David Kightlinger of New Castle and Dale Kightlinger of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She also is survived by one sister, Vivian Kell of Oil City. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Virginia McCartney; one brother, Charles McDonald; and one granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bonnie F. King, pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to the Hutchinson Funeral Home to help defray the cost of funeral expenses. Betty S. Mathias Betty S. Mathias, 84, formerly of Corbett Street, Clarion, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born June 28, 1920, in Randolph, Somerset County, she was the daughter of Elmer E. and Anna Margaretta Siehl Mathias. Miss Mathias worked as a quality inspector for Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion where she retired. She was a member of the Quarter Century Club and the Golden Emblem Club of Owens-Illinois Glass Plant. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and the Historical Society in Clarion. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Mathias was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Herring and Mary Mathias; and two brothers, Charles and Francis Mathias. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Kirk Orr officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Charles R. Mosher Charles R. Mosher, 82, of 216 Maple St., Franklin, died in his home. Born Dec. 13, 1922, in Franklin, he was the son of Arie and Ethel Mary Mosher. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mr. Mosher was employed as a foreman for Joy Machinery and retired there. He was a life member of the Franklin Elks Lodge No. 110 and the Franklin Loyal Order of the Moose No. 83. Mr. Mosher was married July 22, 1950, to the former Helen D. Double, who died Dec. 8, 1989. Surviving are two daughters, Sandy Johnson and husband, Gary, of Greensboro and Debbie Urtbansky of Lititz; and four grandchildren, Katie Johnson and Megan Johnson of Greensboro, Craig Urbansky of Erie and Jill Urbansky, a student at Penn State University. He also is survived by a sister, Glenna Herman of Florida. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Callahan, pastor of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Jane H. Wilson Jane H. Wilson, 73, of 710 W. Spruce St., Titusville, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1931, in Titusville, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Corwin Holtz. She was a 1950 graduate of Pleasantville High School and was a 1954 graduate of San Jose State University, San Jose, Calif., where she earned a degree in interior design. Mrs. Wilson had been employed by the Titusville Area School District. She was a member of the former United Church of Christ and was a past board member of the Associated Charities. Mrs. Wilson was fond of music and sang in the Venango Chorus for 25 years. She was married in Redwood City, Calif., June 19, 1954, to Warren R. Wilson, who died July 26, 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Wilson and her husband, Larry Cupp, of Williamsport, and Fay Meyer and husband, Todd, of Jackson. N.J.; and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Erin Meyer. She also is survived by a brother, Earl Holtz and wife, Dot, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a sister, Mildred Isaac and husband, John, of Salinas, Calif.; her mother-in-law, Helen B. Wilson of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Russell "Bus" Wilson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church in Titusville with Mrs. Jacqueline Wagner, senior assistant to the pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Benson Memorial Library, 213 N. Franklin St., Titusville; the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville; The First Presbyterian Church, 216 N. Franklin St., Titusville; or to Associated Charities, 409 E. Center Ave., Titusville, 16354.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brewster, Whitehill, Grove, Vogus Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/611 Message Board Post: Would like to find info. on the following: C.H. Brewster, b. 11/10/1887, Junior Brewster, b. 10/3/1927, Leona Maude Brewster, b. 3/25/1909, Lloyd Ernest Brewster, b.8/29/1899, Merle Brewster, b. 9/24/1914, Mrs. Lillie Brewster, b. 7/19/1891, Robert Brewster, b. 12/19/1919, Ruby Olive Brewster, b. 6/2/1911. Appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

The Derrick, Thursday, February 17, 2005: Benjamin E. Blum, Erie Thomas Lee Strain, Oil City M. Virginia Kendrick, getting it right Benjamin E. Blum Benjamin E. Blum, 80, a resident of the Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home in Erie, died there Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005. Born in Green Bank, W.Va., May 18, 1924, he was the son of Frank and Margie Wadell Blum. Mr. Blum was a United States Army and Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 66. Mr. Blum was a Protestant by faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and once received the Pennsylvania Game Commission Triple Trophy. Mr. Blum was married to Eleanor Feit, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Tim Blum and his wife, Cathy, of Tionesta; two grandchildren Melissa Custer and husband, Clifford, and Cara Oliver and husband, Christopher; and one great-grandson, Braden Allen Custer. He also is survived by one sister, Birdie Walter of Tionesta. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Blum was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Welch and Pauline Bisker; and two brothers, Frank E. Blum and Harold Blum. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Mount Collins Cemetery, Tionesta. Memorials may be made to the Tionesta United Methodist Church, Elm Street, Tionesta, 16353. The Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Ash St., Erie, is handling arrangements. Thomas Lee Strain Thomas Lee Strain, 63, of Oil City, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 24, 1941, in Franklin, he is the son of Louis F. and Nellie E. Fern Strain. He attended Cranberry High School. Mr. Strain served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 27, 1958, to May 26, 1961, as a lance corporal. He then transferred to the U.S. Marine Reserves until May 26, 1964. He held many jobs throughout his life, working the longest as a millwright for Franklin Steel. He also worked for Trinity Steel and Warner Ladder, both in Greenville. He retired in 2004. Mr. Strain enjoyed hunting, bowling, carpentry, remodeling, baseball games, listening to music, concerts, dance recitals and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and the neighborhood crew. He was married in Oil City Oct. 7, 1961, to Bonnie L. Shaw, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Tina L. Boyd and husband, Randy, of Franklin and Lisa L. McClain and husband, R. Terry, of Howard; three grandchildren, Ryan C. Boyd and Lydia R. Boyd, both of Franklin, and Travis I. McClain of Howard; and one great-grandson, Ian M. McClain of Milesburg. He was looking forward to his second great-grandson's birth in May. He also is survived by a brother, Fred F. Strain and wife, Cathy, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.; three sisters, Gloria Puleo of Oil City and Carol Griffen and Marilyn DeLong and husband, Sparky, all of Franklin; several special nieces and nephews, especially niece, Tawnya, a chip off the old block. Mr. Strain was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Dennis P. Strain, cousin of the deceased, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Sugar Valley Lodge, 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Getting it right - M. Virginia Kendrick M. Virginia Kendrick - Mary Virginia Kendrick, 91, formerly of Sugar Valley Lodge, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in The Caring Place where she was a resident at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Carl S. and Lelia Wenner Kendrick. Among her survivors is a great-great-niece, Jessica Bowman of Amherst, Ohio.

The Derrick, Wednesday, February 16, 2005: Olive M. "Betty" Bowser, Trumbull County, Ohio, formerly of Eau Claire Beverly A. Boyd, 1328 Mercer Road, Franklin, Bertha Froncek, Erie, formerly of 2 Wayne St., Oil City Mary Virginia Kendrick, 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin Carol B. McDeavitt, Tionesta Olive M. 'Betty' Bowser Olive M. "Betty" Bowser, 85, of Liberty Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, formerly of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at her residence. Born Nov. 7, 1919, in Huey, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Alfred and Erma Ben Flick. Mrs. Bowser was an active member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Six Points. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bowser was married June 15, 1938, to Pastor Hulbert Bowser, who died in September 1978. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Barbara) Earley of Canonsburg; three sons and their wives, Ottis and Joyce A. Bowser and Larry and Joyce F. Bowser, all of Liberty Township, and Orville and Joan Bowser of Howland, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, William Flick of Rimersburg; and two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Ginger) Ealy of Volant and Nancy Bowser of Eau Claire. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bowser was preceded in death by two sons, Leroy and Edward Bowser; one brother; and two sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Washington Street, Eau Claire. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Church of God of Prophecy at Six Points. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with Pastor Jay Croyle, state bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy; Pastor Jack Sallee of the Six Points Church; and Pastor Scott Kifer of the Church of God of Prophecy in Youngstown, Ohio, officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg. Beverly A. Boyd Beverly A. Boyd, 73, of 1328 Mercer Road, Franklin, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of William Fleming Boyd and Georgia Engles Boyd. Miss Boyd retired as a supervisor in laundry after more than 30 years of service at Polk Center. She attended Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church. Miss Boyd enjoyed collecting dolls, reading, crocheting, her family and friends, genealogy and family reunions. Surviving are the following nieces and nephews: Chris Latchaw, Randy Boyd, Steven Boyd, Cindy Boyd, Pam Poindexter, Beth Ann Wong and Buz Reynolds, all of Franklin; Rick Reynolds and Donnie Reynolds, both of Sandy Lake; Kerry Reynolds and Faith Gregory, both of Titusville; Gloria Nuhfer of Franklin, Ohio; Judy Rinker of Knox, Keith Reynolds of Utica; and Laura Lou Rinker of Elizabethtown; 36 great-nieces and great-nephews; 34 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and one great-great-great niece. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William F. Boyd Jr., Robert C. "Bunk' Boyd and Donald C. Boyd; one sister, Armetha Reynolds; two nieces, Mary Hoover and Margaret "Peggy Sue" Reynolds; and two nephews, Timothy Reynolds and Robert Reynolds. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jonathan Bell, pastor of the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church or to a charity of one's choice. Bertha Froncek Bertha Froncek, 86, a former resident of 2 Wayne St., Oil City, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Erie, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 4, 1918, in Perth Amboy, N.J., Middlesex County, she was the daughter of Michael and Margaret Potkoscielny Froncek. Miss Froncek had worked at the Worthington Corp. in Oil City until the plant closed. She then worked for many years in the clerical department at the CPT in Franklin. She worked as a bookkeeper following her retirement. While living in Oil City, she was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Miss Froncek enjoyed working the crossword puzzle every week in the TV Guide. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and loved being around her family and friends. Surviving are four sisters, Victoria Joye of Charleston, S.C., Helen Dimeling and Eleanor Egan, both residents of Fairview Manor, Erie, and Sue Brzezinski of Dearborn, Mich; and one brother, Joe Froncek of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Joye. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Mary Virginia Kendrick Mary Virginia Kendrick, 91, of Sugar Valley Lodge, 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in The Caring Place. Born Dec. 13, 1913, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Carl S. and Lelia Werner Kendrick. She was a 1932 graduate of Franklin High School. Miss Kendrick retired in 1976 as an order clerk at General Manifold and Printing after 41 years of service. She held various county and state offices. Miss Kendrick was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Franklin and Christ Ambassadors Sunday School Class. She also served as secretary to the administrative board and was communion steward for a number of years. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Frenchcreek Homemakers. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Martha T. Kendrick of Franklin; a niece, Patricia Ann Bowman and husband, Ronald, of Lorain, Ohio; a nephew, Richard W. Kendrick Jr. of Franklin; two great-nephews, Brian Bowman and wife, Barbara, of Amherst, Ohio, and Kevin Bowman and friend, Kim Hastings, of Elyria, Ohio; and one cousin. In addition to her parents, Miss Kendrick was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothea Kendrick; and a brother, Richard Kendrick. There will be no viewing. A private service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, The Caring Place or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Carol B. McDeavitt Carol B. McDeavitt, 69, of Tionesta, a former resident of Greenville and Meadville, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in the Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 3, 1935, in New Castle, she was the daughter of David A. and Helen J. McNally Black. She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville. Mrs. McDeavitt was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Reynolds Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. McDeavitt was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was married Nov. 13, 1962, to Arthur McDeavitt, who survives. Mrs. McDeavitt and her husband owned and operated the former "El Conquistador" restaurant and tavern on Clarksville Street, Greenville. They also owned and operated several Country Fair franchises in Meadville, Cochranton and Edinboro. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Valerie McCartney and companion, Herbert Medeiros, of Greenville; two sons, Robert Neal Williams and wife, Shelby, of Oil City and Arthur "Russ" McDeavitt Jr. of Pittsburgh; a stepdaughter, Lisa Cobb of Florida; a stepson, Alan W. McDeavitt of Greenville; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Pearl B. Anthony of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Sarah B. "Sally" Lescisin of Transfer; two brothers, David G. Black and wife, Nancy, of Pulaski and Wayne L. Black and wife, Cathy, of Beaver, W.Va.; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McDeavitt was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jesse Campbell; a stepson, Daniel K. McDeavitt; and three sisters, Shirley Tomeck Penchell, Betty June Black and Phyllis Jo Black. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Andrew H. Osborne III Funeral Home, 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville, with the Rev. Sam Napodano, pastor of the Evangelical Church of God in Transfer, officiating. The family requests donations be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7599, 115 Edgewood Drive, Greenville, 16125. Condolences can be posted at www.osbornefuneralhome.com.