The Derrick, Tuesday, February 15, 2005: Anne Louise Fuller Archer, Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Oil City Beverly A. Boyd, Franklin Arthur Leroy Davenport, Lancaster, formerly of Elk Acres, Knox RD 2 Aida Emeline Hanst, Lamartine Harold William Kriebel, Parker Dorothy L. 'Dottie" Reynolds, formerly of West Walnut Street, Titusville Sybil A. Sampsell, Corry Jennie Myrtle Small Wolf, Oil City, formerly of New Kensington Anne Louise Fuller Archer Anne Louise Fuller Archer, 75, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at the home of her son, John Archer, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Jan. 3, 1930, with the honor of being the "New Year Baby" born in the Oil City Hospital. Her parents were John Martin Fuller and Violet Jackson Fuller. Mrs. Archer attended St. Joseph School in Oil City. She was married in St. Joseph Church, Oil City, Jan. 10, 1946, to Roy Leon Archer, and they then resided in Rouseville. Mr. Archer preceded her in death. The Archer family left the area in 1955 and moved many times across the United States as Mr. Archer was in the construction business. Surviving are three sons, one daughter, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Archer was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Henlen; and one granddaughter, Laura Anne Archer. Beverly A. Boyd Beverly A. Boyd of Franklin died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Butler Memorial Hospital. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The News-Herald. Arthur Leroy Davenport Arthur Leroy Davenport, 67, of Lancaster, formerly of Elk Acres, Knox RD 2, died of natural causes Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at his residence. Born Nov. 26, 1937, at Knox RD 2, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Elvie Kline Davenport. Mr. Davenport worked for Dovenspike Coal Co. and in construction while living in the Knox area. Most recently he was employed in the construction industry in Lancaster. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, flea markets, farmer's markets and was devoted to his grandchildren. Mr. Davenport was married Oct. 15, 1957, to Caroline S. Culp, who died July 26, 1997. Surviving are a son, Frank L. Davenport and wife, Carrie, of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Vicki S. Davenport Keitz and husband, Jonathan, of Minot, N.D., Justin Kline of Texas, Kodie Davenport and Mitchel Davenport of Lancaster and Michael Switzer of Knox. He also is survived by two sisters, Ruby Salvo and husband, Richard Sr., of Shippenville and Helen Jean Wentling and husband, Finn Jr., of Canada; a brother, Albert Davenport and wife, Betty, of Sligo RD 1; his mother-in-law, Irene Culp of Kossuth; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Davenport was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina L. Davenport, July 18, 2004; and a sister, Emma Jane Davenport. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, hospice minister for Clarion-Forest VNA, officiating. Interment will follow in Knox Union Cemetery. Aida Emeline Hanst Aida Emeline Hanst, 90, of Lamartine, died at 3:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in the Intensive Care Unit of Clarion Hospital. Born March 25, 1914, near Monroe, she was the daughter of Jacob Ash and Leda Phoebe Neely Hanst. She was a graduate of White Memorial High School in Knox, Clarion State Normal School, now Clarion University, with a bachelor of science degree. She also graduated in 1957 from the University of Pittsburgh with a master's degree. Miss Hanst was a renown teacher of math, science, mainly biology, and physical education and was beloved by her students. She began her teaching career in Lucinda, taught at several area one-room schools, including Slambank, and then taught from 1943 to 1952 in Salem Township High School. She next taught at Keystone High School, Knox, where she coached the cheerleaders. Miss Hanst retired in 1976 from Keytone High School to care for her ailing invalid mother. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Tri Sigma Sorority and the Salem 55-Plus Club. Miss Hanst was well-known in the bowling leagues of the Knox and Franklin area, having bowled several 300 games. She was a skilled carpenter and farmed for many years. She liked to travel and had a great curiosity about everything. She cared about people and loved animals, especially her cats. She wrote poetry and was a favorite storyteller for many local groups. Miss Hanst was a lifelong member of St. Mark United Church of Christ in Monroe where she sang in the choir for 80 years. She also served the church as an elder/deacon for 66 years and was the church council secretary for more than 50 years. She taught Sunday school, was a youth adviser, a lay speaker and president of the Women's Fellowship. She served the larger church as a delegate to the National General Synod in Cleveland, St. Louis and Toronto, served as camp counselor at Shadyside and in the capacity of teacher of drama, Bible and in-resident naturalist authority. She also was a member of the Clarion Association Choir and the Knox Community Choir where she sang tenor. Surviving are three nephews, Donald Rhoads Jr., James Rhoads and Alan Rhoads; one niece, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Rodgers; her faithful neighbor and caregiver, Margaret Chadman; and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents, Miss Hanst was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Donald (Beulah) Rhoads Sr. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mark United Church of Christ with Pastor Nancy Flick Dunmire officiating. Interment will be in St. Mark Cemetery in Monroe. Harold William Kriebel Harold William Kriebel, 81, of Parker, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at his residence. Born Dec. 31, 1923, in Dutch Hill, he was the son of John and Della Nunamaker Kriebel. Mr. Kriebel was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. He was a prisoner of war in Germany from Jan. 21, 1944, until April 14, 1945. He worked at Glass Containers in Parker where he retired after 38 years of service. Mr. Kriebel was a Protestant and was affiliated with the Park Hill Church of God in West Freedom. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 598 in Parker. Mr. Kriebel enjoyed cars and spending time with his family. He was married in Sligo March 17, 1947, to Betty Keister, who survives. They would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this year. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Bradley Kriebel, at home; a daughter, Linda Clutz and husband, John, of Westerville, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Amy Clutz of Orrville, Ohio, and Michael Clutz of Westerville, Ohio. He also is survived by a brother, Byron Kriebel and wife, Mae, of Dutch Hill; two sisters, Geraldine Bartow and Dorothy McBride, both of St. Petersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kriebel was preceded in death by three brothers, Edmirle, Howard and an infant, Jack Kriebal; and one sister Agnes Mong. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home, Bald Eagle at Penn streets, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Bailey, retired minister of Park Hill Church of God in West Freedom, officiating. Interment will follow in Perryville Cemetery, Parker. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross. Dorothy L. 'Dottie' Reynolds Dorothy L. "Dottie" Reynolds, 80, formerly of West Walnut Street, Titusville, who was active in the American Legion and VFW of Titusville, former employee of Titusville Herald and Titusville Dairy, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Titusville. Sybil A. Sampsell Sybil A. Sampsell, 81, of 232 Wright St., Corry, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born May 21, 1923, in Cotton Port, La., she was the daughter of Oscar and Eunice Ducote Rabalais. She was raised and educated in Cotton Port and graduated from Cotton Port High School. After graduation, Mrs. Sampsell worked for the state department in the State Capital Building in Baton Rouge, La. After moving to Corry, she worked as a waitress for 25 years at the Corrian Hotel. She adored her family and loved to entertain her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in high school sporting events. Mrs. Sampsell was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Corry and enjoyed volunteering for church functions. She was married in Cotton Port Oct. 16, 1944, to Robert W. Sampsell, who died Aug. 6, 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene McChesney and husband, Kenneth, of Corry; two sons, David Sampsell of California, and Craig Sampsell of Columbus, Pa.; six grandchildren, Dawn Sampsell Peterson and husband, Lonnie, Megan, Jana and Jennifer Sampsell, Eric Sampsell and wife, Jennifer, and Shane McChesney and wife, Cheryl; five great-grandchildren, Trenton, Riley and Lucas Peterson and Alexander and Donna Sampsell; and many nieces and nephews. She also is survived by a sister, Nellie Farber of Lake Charles, La. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sampsell was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas E. Brown presiding. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry. Jennie Mhyrtle Small Wolf Jennie Myrtle Small Wolf, 100, formerly of New Kensington, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home after an extended illness. Born Dec. 9, 1904, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of Ellsworth "Doc" and Attossa Renfrew Small. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wolf was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Kensington where she was an active volunteer and also a teacher for Sunday school classes. She did volunteer work at Citizen General Hospital. Mrs. Wolf was a member of the New Kensington Senior Center and the Ezekiel 37 Prayer Group of Mount St. Peter Church. She was a professional quilter and shared her talent through volunteering. Mrs. Wolf was married in New Kensington to Dr. Raymond N. Wolf, who died Aug. 9, 1987. Surviving are two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Yvonne McLain Wolf of Marienville and Mrs. Kathleen Fassett Wolf of Lebanon, Ind.; four grandchildren, Frank Gregg and Patricia Wolf Gregg of Marienville, R. James Wolf of Cleveland, Dr. Gregory Wolf and wife, Margaret, of Chicago and Capt. Stephen Wolf and wife, Karen, of Ramstein, Germany; five great-grandchildren, Jacob, Gretchen and Raymond Gregg and Alexander and Alania Wolf; and one niece, Patricia Misklow. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wolf was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond James Wolf and Charles Russell Wolf; one grandson, Charles Wolf; two brothers, Joseph and Clifford Small; and a nephew, David Small. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held in New Kensington at a later date. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301.

Interested in Ferguson information. I have several in my tree including Wanda Ferguson abt. 1920 married to Raymond E. Newhouse of Salem Twp., Westmoreland; Hance Ferguson married to Esther Ann Oakes circa 1850's with children: Sara Margaret m to Henry Phillip Newhouse, and George, and Samuel Nelson Ferguson b 1868 married to Annie Mosgrove Fox. Would like to connect these as some are in my Newhouse line and some in my Himes line. Mary in Ohio -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: swansha@adelphia.net To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 13 Feb 2005 16:25:03 -0700 Subject: [CLARION] Ferguson > 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/1273 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for the identity of the parents of Emily Ferguson b. ca > 1826. Her mother may have been Anna Marie. Emily m. Cyrus HARKLESS > ca 1847. They were living in Clarion in the 1850 census. Any help > greatly appreciated. > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ ------- End of Original Message -------

Interested in Ferguson information. I have several in my tree including Wanda Ferguson abt. 1920 married to Raymond E. Newhouse of Salem Twp., Westmoreland; Hance Ferguson married to Esther Ann Oakes circa 1850's with children: Sara Margaret m to Henry Phillip Newhouse, and George, and Samuel Nelson Ferguson b 1868 married to Annie Mosgrove Fox. Would like to connect these as some are in my Newhouse line and some in my Himes line. Mary in Ohio -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: swansha@adelphia.net To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 13 Feb 2005 16:25:03 -0700 Subject: [CLARION] Ferguson > 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/1273 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for the identity of the parents of Emily Ferguson b. ca > 1826. Her mother may have been Anna Marie. Emily m. Cyrus HARKLESS > ca 1847. They were living in Clarion in the 1850 census. Any help > greatly appreciated. > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ ------- End of Original Message -------

The Derrick, Monday, February 14, 2005: Wilbur C. Beebe, 562 Pacific St., Franklin Ada Hanst, Lamartine James L. "Jim" Kee Sr., 13725 N. Perry Road, Titusville Harold William Kriebel, Perryville Road, Parker Adelia A. Lawson, Oil City Carol B. McDeavitt, Tionesta, formerly of Greenville and Meadville Mary C. Murphy, 9 Wabash Ave., Oil City Bertha G. Stover Nelson, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Joseph Reyner, Beltsville, Md., Oil City native Stephen J. Schmader Jr., Polk Center, formerly of Lucinda Margaret E. "Betty" Snyder, 508 North St., Oil City Gregory William Spanberger, Connelly Springs, N.C., formerly of Franklin Louis E. Yarmer, Stanford, Ky., formerly of Brookville Lillian M. Swineford, Summerville Wilbur C. Beebe Wilbur C. Beebe, 87, of 562 Pacific St., Franklin, died at 7:06 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 21, 1917, in Franklin, he was the son of Pearl Serena Mears. Mr. Beebe attended Franklin public schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Beebe was employed in the maintenance and heat treatment departments of Franklin Steel. He retired after 31 years of service. He enjoyed time spent with his family, camping, playing cards, dominos and woodworking. Mr. Beebe was married March 23, 1940, to the former Dorothy L. Austin, who died Aug. 8, 1990. Surviving are a son, Wilbur C. Beebe Jr. and wife, Roseanne, of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Dottie VanWormer and husband, William, of Gibsonia; six grandchildren, Cynthia Engel of Oil City, Joseph Engel and wife, Rose, of Bothell, Wash., Alice Engel of Cranston, R.I., Karen Beebe of Virginia Beach, Va., William Beebe and wife, Ann, of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Christopher VanWormer of Gibsonia; three stepgrandchildren; and six great-grandchildren, Hannah Engel of Oil City, Lorraine Engel of Bothell, Wash., David Engel, Roger Forsythe and Gordon Forsythe, all of Cranston, R.I., and Benjamin Beebe of Wadsworth, Ohio; and a close friend, Pat Sires of Franklin. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Beebe was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Engel; two brothers, Glenn and Kenneth; and two sisters, Iva and Dorothy. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home with Pastor Chris Clark of the Chapel on the Hill, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, or to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Ada Hanst Ada Hanst, 90, of Lamartine, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2005, in Clarion Hospital following a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and are in charge of the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Knox. James L. 'Jim' Kee Sr. James L. "Jim" Kee Sr., 85, of 13725 N. Perry Road, Titusville, who worked as a carpenter in home construction, father of Frank P. Kee Sr. and wife, Stella, of Franklin, who operate a personal care home in Oil City, died at 12:24 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Harold William Kriebel Harold William Kriebel, 81, of Perryville Road, Parker, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at his residence. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Adelia A. Lawson Adelia A. Lawson, 77, a resident of Beverly Healthcare-Oil City, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 27, 1927, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen Pritchard Riffenberg. Mrs. Lawson was of the Catholic faith. She was a devoted grandmother who loved her grandchildren and was an avid bird watcher who loved observing and raising birds. She enjoyed bingo. Mrs. Lawson was married Feb. 4, 1944, to Harold L. Lawson, who died in 1995. Surviving are seven children, Harold Larry Lawson and wife, Amy, and James E. Lawson and wife, Diane, all of Oil City, Mrs. Donald (Gloria "Sis") Parry of Denver, Colo., Mrs. James (Joyce) Rodebaugh of Polk, Nancy Hiem of Kennerdell, Mrs. Jerry (Sandra) Russell of Melbourne, Fla., and Mrs. Denny (Peggy) Frankenberger of Rouseville; a son-in-law, Larry Hiem of Titusville; 28 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Whitling of Kennerdell. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by infant twin grandsons; a grandson, Randy Hewston; one brother, "Bus" Pritchard; and one sister, Helen. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Carol B. McDeavitt Carol B. McDeavitt, 69, of Tionesta, formerly of Greenville, mother of Robert Neal Williams of Oil City and wife of Arthur McDeavitt at home, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Titusville Area Hospital. She and her husband owned and operated several Country Fair franchises in Meadville, Cochranton and Edinboro. Mary C. Murphy Mary C. Murphy, 66, of 9 Wabash Ave., Oil City, died at 11:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 2, 1939, in Knox, she was the daughter of John E. Murphy Sr., and Anna Mae Hutchison Murphy. She attended the Oil City schools and had lived in the Oil City area most of her life. Miss Murphy had worked at the Venango Training & Development Center for a number of years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Oil City and had 41 years of perfect attendance at Sunday School. Surviving are three brothers, John Edward Murphy and James K. Murphy, both of Oil City, and Donald P. Murphy of Bangor, Maine; one sister and her husband, Joyce and Carl Sargent of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Murphy was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard D. Murphy Sr., William Murphy and an infant, Robert Murphy. 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. Tuesday in the Bethel United Methodist Church, Oil City, with the Rev. Bonnie F. King, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Emlenton Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 486 Colbert Ave., Oil City, 16301. Bertha G. Stover Nelson Bertha G. Stover Nelson, 83, of 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born June 21, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Nelson E. and Hazel V. Graham Stover. She was a graduate of Oil City High School and had lived in the Oil City area most of her life. Mrs. Nelson worked for the Goss family as a young woman and later moved to Meadville where she worked at the Viscose Co. She was a member of the Church of God. Mrs. Nelson enjoyed playing bingo. She was married in Erie Dec. 6, 1942, to Frank William Nelson, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Janice Lynn Nelson Castrillo of Ravenna, Ohio; and a granddaughter and husband, Lynelle and Pete Fenner of Rome, Ohio. She also is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Churchill of Bremerton, Wash., Betty Douglas and husband, Paul, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Hazel Ralph and husband, William, of Franklin; and two brothers, Arthur N. Stover and wife, Phyllis M.. of Oil City and Robert Stover of Kennerdell. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Wilson, pastor of the Seneca United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Joseph Reyner Joseph Reyner, 74, of Beltsville, Md., died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, Md. Born Dec. 25, 1930, in Oil City, he was the son of Lloyd L. and Mary Elizabeth Tingley Reyner. He was a college graduate and worked for Bell Telephone Co. in Maryland as a computer technician. Mr. Reyner was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the College Park, Md., Moose Club and was an exalted ruler of the Elks in Woodridge, N.J. Surviving are seven children, Robert Reyner of Brick, N.J., Catherine Reyner-Lane of Carteret, N.J., Diane Lee of Azle, Texas, Jodi Massare of Spotswood, N.J., Joseph H. Reyner II of Manville, N.J., Joan Amodeo of Butler and James Reyner of Carteret, N.J.,; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a nephew, William Ban of Marienville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reyner was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Ban and Eunice Bellington. The family will receive friends form 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary Church, Crown, with the Rev. Denny Veltri presiding. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Crown. Stephen J. Schmader Jr. Stephen J. Schmader Jr., 55, of Polk Center, formerly of Lucinda, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 13, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born May 27, 1949, in Lucinda, he was the son of Stephen J. Schmader Sr. and Ruth Schill Schmader. Mr. Schmader enjoyed music, community outings and sweets. His personality was so special he always will be remembered by those who knew him. Surviving are four sisters, Karen Becker and husband, Robert, of Lucinda, Carol Tressler of Meyersdale, Mary Watkins and husband, Russell, of Bonaire, Ga., and Jane Minich and husband, Jeffrey, of Lucinda; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends at Polk Center. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Woodside Building at Polk Center. The family suggests memorials be made to Polk Center, Polk, 16342. Margaret E. "Betty" Snyder Margaret E. "Betty" Snyder, 84, of 508 North St., Oil City, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at her home following an extended illness. Born Nov. 4, 1920, in Oil City, she was the daughter of William and Clara Dunkle Hefren. She was a 1938 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Snyder was a homemaker. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, reading and baking. She was married in St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, Kenmore, N.Y., May 14, 1945, to Harry "Jack" Snyder, who died April 28, 1955. Surviving are three children, Joan L. Fridmann and husband, Richard, of East Aurora, N.Y., David J. Snyder of Lakewood, Colo., and Mary E. Robertson and husband, James, of Oil City; three grandchildren, Michele R. Harkiewicz and husband, Gary, of Strykersville, N.Y., Joel Fridmann of Tallahassee, Fla., and Justice Gibson of Oil City; and one great-grandchild. She also is survived by three nieces, Sanda Maciejewski and husband, John, Barbara Kacmarek and husband, Edwin, and Mary Pat Mulqueen, all of Buffalo, N.Y.; and one nephew, Arden V. "Bud" Hefren Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by a son, Joseph H. Snyder in October 1990; four siblings, Lawanda Kelly, Arden Hefren, Verla Ellis and Bernadine Leydecker; and a good friend, Frank Knapp. There will be no viewing or visitation. Private services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Venango-Forest Unit of the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301. Gregory William Spanberger Gregory William Spanberger, 43, of Connelly Springs, N.C., formerly of Franklin, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, in Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, N.C. Born May 18, 1961, in Franklin, he was the son of Mary Jo Shaw Spanberger, who resides in Harrisville. Mr. Spanberger helped build houses. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Suzanne Baker of Connelly Springs, N.C.; three daughters, Shelly Baker of Hickory, N.C., and Amber Baker and Kimberly Baker, both of Connelly Springs, N.C.; two stepdaughter, Bobbie Jo Bristol of Glenn Alpine, N.C., and Paula Hullett of Hickory, N.C.; and eight grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Randy Shaw of Lenoir, N.C.; and two sisters, Marsha Johnson and Stacy Reisenger, both of Pennsylvania. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Royal Chapel Church of God in Hickory, N.C., with Pastor Harold Jones officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Royal Chapel Church of God, 7190 George Hildebran Road, Hickory, N.C., 28602. Lillian M. Swineford Lillian M. Swineford, 81, of Summerville, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville. Louis E. Yarmer Louis E. Yarmer, 80, of Stanford, Ky., formerly of Brookville, died Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2005, in the Christian Care Center, Lancaster, Ky.

I am a descendant of George Harkless. Contact me off list and we'll exchange info. Carrie On 2/13/05 4:21 PM, "swansha@adelphia.net" <swansha@adelphia.net> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: HARKLESS > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1272 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for Harkless descendants to exchange information on the line of > George(b. ca 1785) and Sarah Harkless. They lived in Westmoreland and Centre > counties prior to several of their children traveling to Clarion Co. > 1840-1850. > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > >

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/1273 Message Board Post: Looking for the identity of the parents of Emily Ferguson b. ca 1826. Her mother may have been Anna Marie. Emily m. Cyrus HARKLESS ca 1847. They were living in Clarion in the 1850 census. Any help greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARKLESS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1272 Message Board Post: I am looking for Harkless descendants to exchange information on the line of George(b. ca 1785) and Sarah Harkless. They lived in Westmoreland and Centre counties prior to several of their children traveling to Clarion Co. 1840-1850.

Looking to compare notes and exchange info re: EXLEY surname. Contact me off list at roadqueen1340@yahoo.com Mona --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

Looking for information on John, Joseph, Alexander or William Campbell families of Pennsyvlania. All children of John and Rachel Campbell. John Campbell born 1830; died aug 22, 1918; married to Fannie Hampton. Joseph Campbell, died March 23, 1925; married to Mary Blair. Alexander Campbell; have no information William Campbell, born May 14, 1837; died Dec 25 1927; married to Margaret Elizabeth Saxton on Dec 12, 1861. This is the line my husband comes from. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Lisa Cyphert McClaine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McIlhattan, Stewart, Pickens, Snyder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/610 Message Board Post: Does anyone know who is renovating the McIlhattan Cemetery in Knox, PA? We visited there in August 2004 and they are doing a beautiful job. We live too far away to assist and appreciate the work. Would like to thank them. Edwin and Joanne McIlhattan and Patty McIlhattan Bomberger

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sherman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/958.2 Message Board Post: Darlene It is Berks Co. here in PA. You had emailed me earlier and am getting back to you. We are related. My grandfather was Henry Isaac Sherman , he was the son of John Shade Sherman,son of Isaac who is the son of Johan Peter Sherman. I have some information on them. Dan Durbin has the family information for those in Kansas. I will copy what I have if you will send your address. Let me know what you need and I promise I'll get back to you sooner.

Mary, It is not Jackie.....remember when you first thought that was the name. L.S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Himes Family Tree > Seth was sion of John F. Himes b. 8/26/1827-d 3/26/1899 and Elizabeth > Thrush b 7/18/1829-d 8/14/1907. > John Himes was son of Peter Himes married to Eva. Peter son of John William > Himes and Anna Barbara Heterick. Most of my information is from Jackie > Stitt plus my own research of Armstrong County Wills > > Re: John F. Himes I have the following in my notes: > Died of heart trouble. Had been ill for 6 weeks. Source Who, When, And > Where, V. I, Jefferson County, PA. Death and Marriage Records, 1852-1855, > Death Records, 1893-1906, P. 70. > > > He is buried next to Rev. Samuel T., Ph.D. and Joseph A and Alice A. Himes > > 1860 Clover Twp., Jefferson Co. PA Census > John F. Himes, 33, farmer, property $500, personal $150 > Eliza 31 > Frances, 10 > Wm. Irvin 8 > Seth Peter, 6 > Thomas A., 4 > Cidney Ann, 2 > Ella 7/12 > records. > Re: John F. Himes: > > -- > N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) > > > ---------- Original Message ----------- > From: "Peg Schroeder" <usmcret@spacestar.net> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:13:36 -0600 > Subject: [CLARION] Himes Family Tree > > > Does anyone have any info on Seth Peter Himes 1853 married to > > Melissa R. Davis 1860. I am interested in who his parents were. > > > > Peg "FOX" Schroeder > > Mesa, AZ. (Snobird) > > > > ==== 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> > ------- End of Original Message ------- > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO > > >

I am getting confused. I thought it was supposed to be Redbank Township. However, I have also seen Red Bank Township. Does anyone know for sure what it is supposed to be? June Byrne

The Derrick, Friday, February 11, 2005: Florence E. Bauer, Lucinda Homer J. Bish, Distant Thomas William Frantz, 542 Plummer St., Oil City G. LaRue Bennett Smith, Franklin, formerly of Cochranton Charlotte Snyder, 423 Moreland Drive, Franklin Marvin R. "Umpy" Umstead Jr., Kaneville Jeffrey Mark "Possom" Williams, Washington, Pa., formerly of Oil City Vivian M. Young, Parker Edgar L. Ziegler, getting it right Florence E. Bauer Florence E. Bauer, 98, of Lucinda, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 10, 2005, in Clarion Hospital after a short illness. Born April 29, 1906, in Snydersburg, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna Wolbert Griebel. Mrs. Bauer attended St. Joseph School in Lucinda. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda and the Rosary Society of the church. Mrs. Bauer was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She also baked and decorated wedding cakes for many years. She was married in St. Mary Catholic Church, Akron, Ohio, July 2, 1929, to Edward Bauer, who died Oct. 16, 1997. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Norbert and Marie Bauer of Marble and Stanley and Rose Bauer and James and Marge Bauer, all of Lucinda; two daughters, Jean Bauer and Virginia Baumcratz, both of Lucinda; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Agnes Snearline of Country Springs in Sligo; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bauer was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence Griebel, Maurice Griebel and Thomas Griebel; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Hanes and Mrs. Barbara Troup; and a son-in-law, James Baumcratz. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, with the Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph School in Lucinda. Homer J. Bish Homer J. Bish, 83, of Distant, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2005, in the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1921, in Timblin, he was the son of Charles and Mertie Rhodes Bish. Mr. Bish worked as a heavy equipment operator for various coal companies in the area. He was a member of the Springside Baptist Church in New Bethlehem. Mr. Bish was married Nov. 24, 1960, to O. Jean Shindledecker, who died June 23, 1996. Surviving are one daughter, Cathy J. Truitt and husband, Gary, of Kittanning; three stepdaughters, Teresa Reddinger and husband, Dennis, and Toni Hetrick, all of Distant, and Sally Fitzsimmons and husband, Jim "Buck," of Ringgold; one stepson, William Hetrick and wife, Sandy, of Distant; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, Merle Bish of New Bethlehem; and two sisters, Lula Bish of Indiana and Geraldine Buzzard of Shelocta. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Bish was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Bish, Malcolm Bish and Paul Bish; and one sister, Martha Robinson. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Springside Baptist Church with the Rev. John Conover, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. Thomas William Frantz Thomas William Frantz, 54, of 542 Plummer St., Oil City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in his home. Born May 30, 1950, in Oil City, he was the son of William C. and Myrna E. Farrell Frantz. Mr. Frantz was a graduate of Oil City High School and had lived in the Oil City area all of his life. He served in the Army in Vietnam, attaining the rank of SP4. Mr. Frantz was employed for a number of years in the stock room at the Oil City Giant Eagle. He previously worked at Foster Forbes Glass until its closing. He enjoyed walking, riding his bicycle and fishing. Surviving are a son, Thomas W. Frantz Jr. of Meadville; three sisters, Nancy Hollenbaugh and husband, Norman, of Lockport, N.Y., Judith Meehan of Oil City and Anna Marie Frantz of Polk; four brothers, David Frantz and Ronald Frantz, both of Oil City, Frank Frantz of Seneca and Raymond Frantz of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Frantz was preceded in death by his parents. 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. Pete Knight, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. G. LaRue Bennett Smith G. LaRue Bennett Smith, 93, of Franklin, formerly of Cochranton, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born Aug. 2, 1911, in Montgomery Township, Indiana County, she was the daughter of Jerome and Elverta Rairigh Bennett. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Canal Wesleyan Methodist Church in Utica for more than 60 years. She had been active with the Women's Missionary Society of the church, completing a great deal of quilting and needlework projects for overseas missions. She also served as a Sunday School teacher and part-time pianist and also was a vocalist. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and tending to her lawn. Mrs. Smith was married Dec. 28, 1935, to W. Rex Smith, who died in 1988. Surviving are two children, Lyle Smith of Cochranton and Rhetta Cummins and husband, Joseph of Waynesboro, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Wanda Thompson of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, Kevin Smith and wife, Diane; Kimberli Hart; Jerome Smith and wife, Holly; Virginia Foxton and husband, Mark; Gregory Long and wife, Tina,; and Shayne Long and wife, Heather; and five great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister-in-law, Florence Bennett of Union City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Regnald Smith; four brothers, Reed, Albert, Daniel and Everett Bennett; and four sisters, Viola Coalmer, Laura Johnson, Veda Trimble and Margaret Huey. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Rairigh Funeral Home, 18944 Route 286, Highway E, Hillsdale, Indiana County. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Covert officiating. Interment will graveside service will follow in the Rowley Cemetery in Hillsdale. Charlotte Snyder Charlotte Snyder, 77, of 423 Moreland Drive, Franklin, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 7, 1927, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Robert H. and Edith Prichard Gharing. She attended Lamey and Oakland Township School in Dempseytown and graduated in 1946 from Oil City High School. Mrs. Snyder worked as a secretary in the guardian office at Polk Center, retiring in 1985. She also worked in the Register and Recorders Office in the Venango County Courthouse. She also worked for a short time for Attorneys Wasson & Egan. She served as treasurer for Polk Center when luncheons were held there. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church where she was treasurer for many years. She volunteered for the Venango County VNA and helped her husband deliver Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed gardening for several years at the Gharing family farm and always enjoyed her flower gardens and caring for the lawn. She was married Sept. 15, 1951, to Donald R. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are a brother and his wife, William P. and Bette Gharing of Oil City; a sister, Evelyn Larson of Green Valley, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Helen Lepley of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by a brother, R. Wendell Gharing; a sister-in-law, Florence Bunce; and a brother-in-law, George Snyder. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in The Caring Place with the Rev. Bonnie King, pastor of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church, officiating.. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to UPMC Northwest Foundation, 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, 16346. Marvin R. "Umpy" Umstead Jr. Marvin R. "Umpy" Umstead Jr., 82, of Kaneville, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 17, 1922, in Franklin, he was the son of Marvin R. Umstead Sr. and Mahalia Whitman Umstead. He served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 5, 1942, to Oct. 13, 1945, as a staff sergeant and squad leader with Company K, 349th Infantry. He served in the battles of Rome-Amo Po Valley and North Apennines. He received the Good Conduct Medal, EAMA Service Ribbon and three Bronze Service Stars, Silver Star Medal and a Purple Heart. Mr. Umstead worked as a mechanic for Pennzoil Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post No. 387 of Rouseville and then it merged with the James E. Henderson American Legion Post No. 32 of Oil City. Mr. Umstead was a member of the Polar Bear Association of World War II veterans. He enjoyed listening to America Folk, Blue Grass and fiddle music, writing poetry, dealing in antiques, working around the house and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Umstead was married in Franklin May 9, 1946, to Thelma P. Orr, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dennis Umstead and wife, Sylvia, of New Castle and Daniel Umstead and wife, Lyubov, of Magnolia, Del.; three daughters, Elaine Renninger and husband, Jim, of Conneautville, Ohio, Laura LaVan and husband, Allan, of Oil City and Amanda A. McMunn and husband, Tom, of Titusville; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Donald W. "Bill" Umstead of Oil City; a sister, Dorothy Faye and husband, Milford, of Saint Ignace, Mich.; several nieces and nephews; and his extended family of the third floor staff of the Oil City Presbyterian Home. In addition to his parents, Mr. Umstead was preceded in death by a son, Daryl Umstead; a daughter, Irene Umstead; and a brother, Paul E. Umstead. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Walker of the Mount Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown, officiating. Interment will be in Richland Cemetery, Richland Township. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301. Jeffrey Mark 'Possom' Williams Jeffrey Mark "Possom" Williams, 44, of Washington, Pa., Chartiers Township, formerly of Oil City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in his home. Born Dec. 16, 1960, in Oil City, he was the son of Larry and Susanne Graham Williams of Houston, Pa., formerly of Oil City. He was a 1979 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Mr. Williams was a welder for Amwell Machine & Fabrication, Washington, Pa., He formerly worked for Lincoln Hydraulics, Meadowlands and DBT of Houston. He attended the First Baptist Church in Canonsburg. Mr. Williams was a member of the Arden Sportsmen's Club and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Lori Williams Yannuzzi and husband, Jeff, of Gibsonia; two nieces, Erin Kisko and Lauren Colussi,; a great-nephew, Dakota; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Piatt & Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Ave., Washington, Pa., where services will be held at 8 p.m. with Dr. David J. Wriglesworth officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being handled by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, Claysville. Vivian M. Young Vivian M. Young, 86, of Parker, Washington Township, Butler County, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 2005, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio, after an illness. Born March 23, 1918, in Annisville, Butler County, she was the daughter of George and Marie Robb Young. Mrs. Young was a foster grandparent with the Head Start Program of Butler County, working in both Butler and the Moniteau program in Boyers. She frequently attended the Grace Baptist Church in Warren, Ohio. Mrs. Young was married to Lee E. Young, who died March 27, 1976. Surviving are two daughters, Connie Emery of Warren, Ohio, and Ethel Slaughenhaupt of Petrolia; two sons, Gary Young of Hilliards (Ridgeville) and Donald E. Young of Parker, Washington Township; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Young was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Main Street, Route 38, Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev Kathleen Soltis, pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church in Eau Claire, officiating. Interment will be in Eau Claire Cemetery. Getting it right Obituary - Edgar L. Ziegler, 78, of Cranberry, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nickleville Presbyterian Church.

Seth was sion of John F. Himes b. 8/26/1827-d 3/26/1899 and Elizabeth Thrush b 7/18/1829-d 8/14/1907. John Himes was son of Peter Himes married to Eva. Peter son of John William Himes and Anna Barbara Heterick. Most of my information is from Jackie Stitt plus my own research of Armstrong County Wills Re: John F. Himes I have the following in my notes: Died of heart trouble. Had been ill for 6 weeks. Source Who, When, And Where, V. I, Jefferson County, PA. Death and Marriage Records, 1852-1855, Death Records, 1893-1906, P. 70. He is buried next to Rev. Samuel T., Ph.D. and Joseph A and Alice A. Himes 1860 Clover Twp., Jefferson Co. PA Census John F. Himes, 33, farmer, property $500, personal $150 Eliza 31 Frances, 10 Wm. Irvin 8 Seth Peter, 6 Thomas A., 4 Cidney Ann, 2 Ella 7/12 records. Re: John F. Himes: -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Peg Schroeder" <usmcret@spacestar.net> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:13:36 -0600 Subject: [CLARION] Himes Family Tree > Does anyone have any info on Seth Peter Himes 1853 married to > Melissa R. Davis 1860. I am interested in who his parents were. > > Peg "FOX" Schroeder > Mesa, AZ. (Snobird) > > ==== 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> ------- End of Original Message -------

The Derrick, Thursday, February 10, 2005: Homer J. Bish, Distant Teresa I. Edwards, Grove City, Parker native Thomas William Frantz, 542 Plummer St., Oil City Alberta Larson, Strattanville William M. Peeples, 22653 Titusville Road, Pleasantville L. Agnes Thrush, Brookville Marvin R. Umstead Jr., Kaneville Edgar L. Ziegler, Cranberry Homer J. Bish Homer J. Bish, 83, of Distant, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, following a short illness. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Teresa I. Edwards Teresa I. Edwards, 83, of Trinity Living Center, Grove City, died of natural causes at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in the Grove City facility. Born Aug. 12, 1921, in Parker, she was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Dunlap Jackson. For a period of time, Mrs. Edwards had been employed by the former W.A. Moyer & Sons Level Vial Works of Parker. In early years, she was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Parker. She then was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Slippery Rock where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers. While in Grove City, she was affiliated with the Church of the Beloved Disciple Catholic Church. Mrs. Edwards was married Jan. 15, 1949, to Timothy J. Edwards, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mary Catherine McAllister of Pittsburgh; four sons, Timothy Paul Edwards of Greenville, Patrick Thomas Edwards of Mechanicsburg, Leo Joseph Edwards of Alexandria, Va., and John Girard Edwards of Stillwell, Kan.; and six grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Stella Ford of Parker; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by one brother, Albert "Skip" Jackson; and three sisters, Margaret, Ellen and Catherine Jackson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Parker with the Rev. Anthony Ditto presiding. Interment will be in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Emlenton. Thomas William Frantz Thomas William Frantz, 54, of 542 Plummer St., Oil City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at his residence. The Hutchinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Alberta Larson Alberta Larson, 83, of Strattanville, Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Sept. 15, 1921, in Piney Township, Clarion County, she wss the daughter of James Burton and Nellie Morrison Campbell. She was a 1940 graduate of Clarion High School. Mrs. Larson was a member of the Strattanville American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 249, and attended the Church of the Nazarene. She was married Feb. 2, 1945, to Fredrick E. Larson, who died July 23, 1986. Surviving are one daughter, Louella J. Nichols and husband, Joe, of Olive Branch, Miss.; three sons, Fredrick A. Larson and wife, Frances "Bert," of Fairmount City, Robert L. Larson and wife, Andrea, of Clarion and William R. Larson and wife, Debra, of Corsica; one daughter-in-law, Nickie L. Larson of Strattanville; and 14 grandchildren, Paula Cockerham, Michelle Larson, Stefanie Schimp, Joy Bolten, Samantha Chandler, Robert F. Larson, Stacey Miller, Brad, Greg, Davey, Scott and Karyn Larson, Steven and Joseph Larson; and six great-grandchildren, Michael Cockerham, Trent Nichols, Damien Gritton, Abby and Isabella Schimp and Ian Larson. She also is survived by one sister, LaVerna Madgewick Deemer of McMinnville, Tenn.; and two brothers, Everett Campbell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Willis Campbell of Olathe, Kan. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Larson was preceded in death one son, James F. Larson in 2000; and one brother, Harold Campbell. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. William M. Peeples William M. Peeples, 67, of 22653 Titusville Road, Pleasantville, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2005, at his residence. Born May 22, 1937, in Titusville, he was the son of the late William E. Peeples and Katherine Estherbelle Kifer Peeples Molli. He was a 1955 graduate of Titusville High School and attended Penn State University. Mr. Peeples had been employed as an engineer at the former Struthers Wells Corp. and also at National Forge in Irvine. He last was employed by Webco in Oil City until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church where he was active in Bible study. He also served as elder and trustee of the church, was a member of the church choir and had occasionally taught Sunday School. Mr. Peeples was a member and past president of the Pleasantville Lions Club through which he received the Meritorious Support Award at the state level. He was a former member of the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Peeples volunteered his help and time for many community needs. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren along with hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Peeples was married in Pleasantville Aug. 11, 1962, to Sonja J. Confer, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kim Preston and her husband, Adam, of Pleasantville; and two grandchildren, Abby Mae and Bryce William Preston. He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Saundra Butcher and husband, Gayle, of Lewistown; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Judi Mangel of Union City and Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer of Warren; three nephews, Bradley Butcher of Austin, Texas, Peter Butcher of Pittsburgh and Kevin Bauer of Cleveland, Ohio; and a niece, Robin Mangel of Erie. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Taylor Camerer officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. The family requests memorials be made to the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, East State Street, Pleasantville, 16341, or to Fairview Cemetery in care of Edward Waddell, 342 N. Main St. Pleasantville, 16341. L. Agnes Thrush L. Agnes Thrush, 89, a resident of Laurelbrooke Landing, Brookville, formerly of Rebecca Street, Brookville, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in Brookville Hospital. Born Jan. 8, 1916, in Eldred Township, Jefferson County, she was the daughter of Joel and Mary Rebecca Weirich Lindsey. Mrs. Thrush was a member of Port Barnett United Methodist Church in Brookville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Thrush was married to Wilbur Dale Thrush, who died Aug. 10, 1988. Surviving are one son, William Dale Thrush and wife, Diane, of Brookville; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She also is survived by two sisters, Louise Brossman of Easton and Mary Matson of Fisher. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thrush was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell Lindsey, LeRoy Lindsey, William Lindsey and Clyde Lindsey; and three sisters, Clara Dural, Leona Carson and Virginia Bruner. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mick Chittester officiating. Interment will be in Butler Cemetery, Pinecreek Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans Street, Brookville, 15825. Marvin R. Umstead Jr. Marvin R. Umstead Jr., 82, of Kaneville, died at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Osenider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Edgar L. Ziegler Edgar L. Ziegler, 78, of Cranberry, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Dec. 22, 1926, in Van, he was the son of Lloyd and Ruth Willings Ziegler. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. army. Mr. Ziegler had worked for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years. After his retirement, he worked for OMG Americas. He enjoyed working his oil lease which he owned for more than 40 years. Mr. Ziegler was a member of the Nickleville Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and hunting. Mr. Ziegler was married Nov. 27, 1946, to the former Caryl McFeeters of Nickleville and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jane Harmon and husband, Trent, of Cranberry; a son-in-law, Rick Harry of Clarion; seven grandchildren, Shawn Harmon, Ryan Harmon and wife, Michelle, Jaynelle Harmon and Braden Harmon, all of Cranberry, Richard Harry and wife, Tara, and Lance Harry and wife, Tara, all of Greensburg, and Amanda Corrigan and husband, Justin, of Cooperas Cove, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Norman Ziegler and wife, Ann, and Fred Ziegler and wife, Judy, all of Oil City; a sister, Neva Rossman and husband, Don, of Knox; and two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Ziegler of Seneca and Amy Ziegler of Oil City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ziegler was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Harry; a granddaughter, Nicole Harry; and two brothers, Howard Ziegler and Myron Ziegler. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Montgomery officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Lamartine.

Does anyone have any info on Seth Peter Himes 1853 married to Melissa R. Davis 1860. I am interested in who his parents were. Peg "FOX" Schroeder Mesa, AZ. (Snobird)

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Jerry, The picture came through ok. Mary -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Jerry Hetrick" <aaamicro@peoplepc.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:52:32 -0600 Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL - Mauk > Mary please send me your address, I can not send the picture to the list. > > Jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 9:05 PM > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL - Mauk > > > Jerry, > > I would like picture of W. Stahlman too. > > Mary in OH > > -- > > N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) > > > > > > ---------- Original Message ----------- > > From: "Jerry Hetrick" <aaamicro@peoplepc.com> > > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com > > Sent: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 10:18:38 -0600 > > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL - Mauk > > > >> Hi Lori > >> I don't know if I sent you a picture of William J Stahlman, if not > >> would you like one? Thanks Jerry > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Lori Terwilliger" <terwill@wcnet.org> > >> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > >> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:12 AM > >> Subject: RE: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL - Mauk > >> > >> > Mary, > >> > > >> > Here is what I have. > >> > > >> > > >> > Lori Terwilliger > >> > Bowling Green Ohio > >> > > >> > BEERS, BOWERSOX, GULNAC, HUMPHREY, MOODY, MYERS, POTTER, SHARP, SHOUP, > >> > STAHLMAN, TERWILLIGER > >> > > >> > ------- > >> > Modified Register for William Mauk > >> > > >> > > >> > First Generation > >> > > >> > 1. William Mauk. > >> > > >> > William married Sarah Miller. > >> > > >> > They had the following children: > >> > > >> > + 2 F i. Alice C Mauk was born on 5 Aug 1886 and died on 3 Dec 1963. > >> > > >> > 3 F ii. Nettie Mauk. > >> > Nettie married Stahlman. > >> > > >> > > >> > Second Generation > >> > > >> > 2. Alice C Mauk (William) was born on 5 Aug 1886 in Worthville, > >> > Jefferson > >> > Co, PA. She died1 on 3 Dec 1963 in Juanita Co, PA and was buried on 7 > >> > Dec > >> > 1963 in St. James Cemetery, Ringgold, Jefferson Co, PA. > >> > > >> > Alice married Calvin A Stahlman, son of Jacob Stahlman and Mary Jane > >> > Brosius. Calvin was born on 3 May 1877 in Redbank Twp, Armstrong Co, > >> > PA. > >> > He > >> > died2,3 on 21 Feb 1944 in Williamsport, PA and was buried on 25 Feb > >> > 1944 > >> > in > >> > St. James Cemetery, Ringgold, Jefferson Co, PA. > >> > > >> > BIRTH: PA IGI, March 1992 ed., p 39,424. > >> > > >> > > >> > Calvin and Alice had the following children: > >> > > >> > 4 F i. Stahlman. > >> > > >> > RESIDENCE: Bellville PA in 1944, 1963, > >> > > >> > > >> > Stahlman married Don T Kester. > >> > > >> > 5 M ii. William J Stahlman. > >> > > >> > RESIDENCE: Bowman Field, Ky in 1944, Milroy in 1963, > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Appendix A - Sources > >> > > >> > > >> > 1. Obituary of Alice C. Stahlman. "Mrs. Alice C. Stahlman, 77, of > >> > Williamsport, a native of Jefferson County, died Tuesday afternoon > >> > (December > >> > 3, 1963) in the Coldren Convalescent Home in Juanita County. Mrs. > >> > Stahlman > >> > was born August 5, 1886, in Worthville, a daughter of William and Sarah > >> > Miller Mauk. She was married to Calvin A. Stahlman. She was a member of > >> > the > >> > St. Mark's Lutheran Church and belonged to the Eastern Star, the White > >> > Shrine in Williamsport and the Grange. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. > > Don > >> > Kester, of Bellville; a son, William J. Stahlman, of Milroy; a sister, > >> > Miss > >> > Nettie (Mauk) Stahlman, four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. > >> > Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the St. > >> > James Lutheran Church in Ringgold. The Rev. John E. Stambaugh will > >> > officiate > >> > and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends are being received > >> > in > >> > the > >> > Bohn Funeral Home in Reedsville." > >> > 2. Obituary of Calvin A. Stahlman. "Calvin A. Stahlman, 66, a well > > known > >> > former school teacher in Jefferson County, died Monday evening > >> > (February > >> > 21,1944), in his home in Williamsport. He had been ill several years. > >> > He > >> > was > >> > born in Armstrong County May 3, 1877, a son of Jacob and Mary Brosius > >> > Stahlman, and was reared to manhood in the Ringgold, Jefferson County, > >> > area, > >> > and was a highly esteemed citizen. He graduated from Clarion State > >> > Teachers > >> > College and also from the Grove City College and later from the > >> > Lutheran > >> > Seminary in Chicago. He was ordained a minister but had never held a > >> > charge. > >> > He was married to Miss Alice Mauk, daughter of the late William and > >> > Sara > >> > Mauk, of Worthville. The young couple then settled in Big Run. At that > >> > time > >> > Mr. Stahlman was teaching school in Eleanora and had previously taught > >> > in > >> > Anita and McKeesport. At one time during his teaching career he was a > >> > candidate for the office of Jefferson County Superintendent of Schools. > >> > He > >> > was a member of the Lutheran Church and was an ardent worker in the > >> > grange. > >> > Besides his widow, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. D. T. Kester, of > >> > Bellville, > >> > Pa., and a son, William J., who is a pilot at Bowman Field, Ky.; also, > > two > >> > brothers, Rev. C. E. Stahlman, of Ambridge, and James Stahlman, of > > Beaver; > >> > Daniel Swab, of Big Run, and Earl Gourley, of Superior Street, Punxs'y, > >> > are > >> > brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held in Williamsport Thursday > >> > evening and (today) Friday the body will be brought to the St. James > >> > Church > >> > near Ringgold where services will be held this afternoon with burial in > >> > St. > >> > James Cemetery." > >> > 3. Obituary 2 of Calvin Stahlman. "Calvin A. Stahlman, reared in the > >> > Ringgold sector, a former teacher and at one time a candidate for > >> > County > >> > Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, died Monday evening > >> > (February > >> > 22, 1944) in his home in Williamsport after a protracted illness. The > >> > deceased was born May 3, 1877, in Armstrong County, the son of Jacob > >> > and > >> > Mary (Brosius) Stahlman. He was reared to manhood near Ringgold, > > Jefferson > >> > County. He was a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College of Grove > >> > City > >> > and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was an ordained > >> > Lutheran minister but never held a charge, he having returned to > >> > teaching > >> > soon after he completed his seminary training. He was married to Miss > >> > Alice > >> > Mauk, daughter of William and Sara Mauk, deceased, of Worthville. After > >> > their marriage the young people went to housekeeping in Big Run. At > >> > that > >> > time Mr. Stahlman was teaching school in Eleanora and had previously > >> > taught > >> > in Anita and McKeesport. He was the agent for the American Book Co. and > >> > became widely known throughout this area through the contacts he made > >> > as > >> > the > >> > representative of the company. He was a member of the Lutheran Church > > and > >> > an ardent worker in the State Grange which awarded him a silver key for > >> > his > >> > outstanding Grange service. He retired about five years ago because of > > ill > >> > health. He leaves his widow, a daughter, Mrs. D. T. Kester, of > > Bellville, > >> > Pa., and a son, William J., who is a glider pilot at Bowman Field, Ky. > >> > He > >> > also leaves two brothers, Rev. C. E. Stahlman, of Ambridge, and James > >> > Stahlman, of Beaver, Earl Gourley, of Superior Street, this city, and > >> > Daniel > >> > Swab, of Big Run, are brothers-in-law of the deceased. Funeral > >> > services > >> > will be held in Williamsport Thursday evening and Friday the body will > >> > be > >> > taken to the St. James Church near Ringgold where services will be held > > at > >> > 1:30 o'clock with burial in St. James Cemetery." > >> > > >> > -----Original Message----- > >> > From: Mary Boehnlein [mailto:maryb@nacs.net] > >> > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 11:37 PM > >> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com > >> > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL > >> > > >> > > >> > I have Alice Mauk married to Calvin Stahlman-no parents for Alice-can > >> > you > >> > help? > >> > Jacob Mauk m to Susannah Walters-their son John married to Rachel > >> > Clark- > > no > >> > dates and no parents for her--their son William m to Sarah Jane > >> > Miller-no > >> > dates or parents for her or William. Their son Malcom m to Jennie > > Stormer > >> > no parents for her and no dates-their daugh Orpha Anna Mauk b 1900 m to > >> > Marion Clayton Himes-I have all their children and some descendents. > >> > Would appreciate more dates etc. on the Mauks. > >> > Mary in Oh > >> > > >> > -- > >> > N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) > >> > > >> > > >> > ---------- Original Message ----------- > >> > From: Mkwaw@aol.com > >> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com > >> > Sent: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:12:04 EST > >> > Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: ROLL CALL > >> > > >> >> I have Hetricks who married into most of my lines, Milliron, Mauk, > >> >> Doverspike, Lingenfelter, etc. Rebecca Nolf married Alexander Mauk > >> >> who was my 3rd Gr. Grand Uncle son of my 3rd Gr. Grandfather. Do > >> >> you have any of those lines? Marlene, Ohio > >> >> > >> >> ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >> >> Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > >> >> http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > >> >> Lindsley Dunn > >> >> Director-Curator > >> > ------- End of Original Message ------- > >> > > >> > > >> > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >> > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > >> > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >> > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > >> > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > >> > Lindsley Dunn > >> > Director-Curator > >> > > >> > >> ==== 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 > > ------- End of Original Message ------- > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > Enter: PACLARIO > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO ------- End of Original Message -------

The Derrick, Tuesday, February 8, 2005: Elizabeth Ann Thompson, Knight Town Road, Shippenville Charles R. Wazenegger, Fisher Cynthia Sue Benson, getting it right Elizabeth Ann Thompson Elizabeth Ann Thompson, 87, of Knight Town Road, Shippenville, died Monday morning, Feb. 7, 2005, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 24, 1917, in Van Buren, Ark., she was the daughter of George W. and Nancy Carlton Spear. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Jamestown Methodist Church, Jamestown, Pa., and also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Gibsonia. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson was married Oct. 28, 1945, to Paul E. Thompson, who died in July 1987. Surviving are one son, Paul E. Thompson and wife, Susan, of Shippenville; two daughters and their husbands, Patricia A. and Hugh R. Patton of Monroeville and Sally L. and Kenneth L. Rush of Sewickley; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by two brothers, George Spear and Percy Spear; and a sister, Irene Brown. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest County Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in the Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown, Pa. Charles R. Wazenegger Charles R. Wazenegger, 89, a Pittsburgh native, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at his residence in Fisher. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Getting it right - Cynthia Sue Benson Cynthia Sue Benson, 53, of 1044 North St., died early Friday morning, Feb. 4, 2005, at her residence. Among her survivors is a sister, Beth Seyler of Oil City.