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/120.563.734.1.1.1.2.3 Message Board Post: Hi There - was wondering if you can confirm my information on John Moyer, Hannah's father. My line is to Pete May, he is my gr-gr-gr-grandfather. I have John as b. 1785, d.1856 in Berks County, PA. Also, I don't have any vitals on Pete May, if you have those, that would be great! Thanks.

Is there any reference in the Agnew book about an Agnew (? given name) who marries Rebecca BOWMAN WALTERS sometime between 1875 and 1880? Thank you. Gretchen

Found two additional daughters for Joshua: Christina M. Agnew born Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa. July 1893 and Edna E. Agnew Born May 1886 Harrisburg, Dauphin county. Living with Mother and Jennie McKay's Mother (Christina McKay) in Tionesta 1900. Jennie also with Mother on 1910 census Tionesta Borough. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: Darleen Berens<mailto:darleen_berens@prodigy.net> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:59 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book I have a birthdate of 24 May 1840 for Joshua Burl Agnew. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles A. Gustafson" <chasgustaf@verizon.net<mailto:chasgustaf@verizon.net>> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book > Joshua was son of John and Ellen (Bailey) Agnew. Joshua Born about 1840. Died 1895. Buried at Riverside cemetery, Tionesta. Married Jennie E. Mc Kay. 1 son C. Agnew Mc Kay. > > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: mosellej@aol.com<mailto:mosellej@aol.com<mailto:mosellej@aol.com<mailto:mosellej@aol.com>> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com>> > Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:53 PM > Subject: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: McKay, Mayfield, Barnette > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1>> > > Message Board Post: > > Does your Agnew book contain any reference to Joshua Burleigh Agnew? > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/<http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/<http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/<http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/>> > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/<http://www.csonline.net/cchs/> > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com<http://www.grisoft.com/>). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/04 ==== 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

The Derrick, Tuesday, November 23, 2004: Betty Marie Bickel, 402 Moran St. Thomas F. McMurdy, Seattle, formerly of Seneca Paul M. Talley, Forest Grove, Ore., formerly of Oil City John W. Vargo, Youngstown, Ohio Helen M. "Teeny" Worst, 225 Rocca Way Drive, Franklin Donald F. Zimmermann, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Oil City Betty Marie Bickel Betty Marie Bickel, 79, of 402 Moran St., Oil City, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at her home. Born July 29, 1925, in Emporium, she was the daughter of Lottie M. George. Her childhood had many fond memories of growing up on a farm near Ridgway with her aunt Rose "Billie," her uncle Sherman and her cousins Peggy, Eilene, Ena, Jean, Dorthea and Blair. Mrs. Bickel was and will continue to be an inspiration to her children, grandchildren and others who had the opportunity to learn the Golden Rule by her lifelong example. After moving to Oil City in the late 1940s, Mrs. Bickel worked at Schenck's Restaurant and later retired from Oil City Area School District. She was married Aug. 19, 1950, to Frances E. Bickel Jr., who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Janet Lee Bickel of Butler; a son, Jeffrey Lowell Bickel; three grandchildren, William A. Proper, Drew A. Bickel and Emily S. Bickel; and one great-grandchild, Zachary Proper, all of Oil City. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Bickel was preceded in death by her first son, William J. Proper Jr. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John R. Friggle, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Community Ambulance Service. Thomas F. McMurdy Thomas F. McMurdy, 51, of Seattle, formerly of Seneca, died Thursday evening, Nov. 18, 2004, in Seattle. Born July 30, 1953, in Oil City, he was the son of Eugene and Martha Rihel McMurdy. Mr. McMurdy was a 1972 Cranberry High School graduate and later completed training in culinary arts. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. McMurdy was employed for 20 years as the head chef for Evergreen Court Retirement Center in Bellvue, Wash. Surviving are his mother, Martha McMurdy of Oil City; two sisters, Jeanie Umstead and Gladys Sweeney and her husband, Robert, of Seneca; two brothers, Joseph McMurdy and his wife, June, and Alan McMurdy and his wife, Gayle, all of Seneca; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McMurdy was preceded in death by his father, Eugene McMurdy in 1976; a sister, Sandy Emanuele in 2002; and a brother-in-law, Chuck Umstead in 2000. A private memorial service will be held at Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township, with the Rev. Robert Wilson, pastor of Seneca United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301, or to Seneca United Methodist Church, 196 E. State Road, Seneca, 16346. Paul M. Talley Paul M. Talley, 74, of Forest Grove, Ore., died Tuesday evening, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Jennings-McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove. Born March 5, 1930, in Oil City, he was the son of Merton and Izora Myers Talley. Mr. Talley graduated from Oil City High School and later attended Westminster College, where he earned a degree in theater/drama. He also earned a master's degree from Purdue University and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. He was a professor of speech and drama at Millersville University for 32 years. Mr. Talley made his home in Lancaster for 40 years until May, 2004, when he moved to Forest Grove to be near his daughter and her family. He loved all aspects of the theater, but had a great passion for directing. Mr. Talley is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Dean Kennedy of Forest Grove, Ore.; a stepdaughter, Diana Proud-Madruga and her husband, Peter, of LaMesa, Calif., two sisters, Helen Grinder of Oil City and Ruth Mitcham of Seneca; a granddaughter, Samantha Renee Kennedy of Forest Grove; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eldon and Ken Talley; and a sister, Elizabeth Talley. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Dutcher Hall at Millersville University. A private interment will be held. The family suggests contributions may be made to Millersville University Dept. of Communication and Theatre, P.O. Box 1002, Millersville 17551. The Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home, (503) 357-2161, in Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements. John W. Vargo John W. Vargo, 79, father of Karen Vargo of Tionesta, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at his residence in the Youngstown, Ohio, area. Helen M. "Teeny" Worst Helen M. "Teeny" Worst, 75, of 225 Rocca Way Drive, Franklin, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at her residence. Born Aug. 6, 1929 on the Clapp Farm in Cornplanter Township, she was the daughter of the late Mary Blanche Shields and Christian Plummer Cauvel. Mrs. Worst was employed as a kitchen aid at Franklin Hospital. She was of Protestant faith. Mrs. Worst enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, ceramics and traveling. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren. On Jan. 6, 1953, she married Fred L. Worst, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2000. She is survived by four children, Gale E. Briggs, Sr. of Franklin, Sheila Malone and her husband, Ira, of Franklin, Cindy Worst of Franklin and Belinda Krawiec and her husband, Jim, Jr., of Rocky Grove; 10 grandchildren, Danny Malone and Michael Malone of Franklin, Mandy Malone and her fiancé, John Fulton, of Franklin, Corey and Gale Briggs, Jr. of Franklin, Justin Briggs of Stoneboro, Chad Worst and his wife, Trish, of Franklin, Donald Malone, Jr. and Amber Reitz of Franklin and Curt Malone of Franklin, and several great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Norman "Skip" Umstead and his wife, Betty, of Franklin and a sister, Phyllis "Phid" Carter of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Worst was preceded in death by two grandsons, Timothy and Christian Worst; two infant brothers; an infant sister; a brother, William Cauvel; three sisters, Elvira "Vie" Lindsey, Stella "Irene" Harvey, John "Jo" Hover; two half-sisters, Beulah Slack and Ruth Ferguson; four half-brothers, Harry, Jim, Peter E. "Buck" and Plummer Cauvel. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. in Franklin with the Rev. Ronald Bole, pastor of the VNA hospice, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the family in Mrs. Worst's name. Donald F. Zimmermann Donald F. Zimmermann, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas, after a long illness. Born Aug. 11, 1932, in Oil City, he had lived in San Antonio since 1974. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Michael D. and Heleane Zimmermann of New Holland and James F. and Diane Zimmermann of Barberton, Ohio; a sister, Barbara (Lowell) Mays of Madison, Wis.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick G. and Mildred A. (Otto) Zimmermann. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Joshua was son of John and Ellen (Bailey) Agnew. Joshua Born about 1840. Died 1895. Buried at Riverside cemetery, Tionesta. Married Jennie E. Mc Kay. 1 son C. Agnew Mc Kay. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: mosellej@aol.com<mailto:mosellej@aol.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:53 PM Subject: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKay, Mayfield, Barnette Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1> Message Board Post: Does your Agnew book contain any reference to Joshua Burleigh Agnew? ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/<http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/>

I have a birthdate of 24 May 1840 for Joshua Burl Agnew. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles A. Gustafson" <chasgustaf@verizon.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book > Joshua was son of John and Ellen (Bailey) Agnew. Joshua Born about 1840. Died 1895. Buried at Riverside cemetery, Tionesta. Married Jennie E. Mc Kay. 1 son C. Agnew Mc Kay. > > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: mosellej@aol.com<mailto:mosellej@aol.com> > To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:53 PM > Subject: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: McKay, Mayfield, Barnette > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/181.1> > > Message Board Post: > > Does your Agnew book contain any reference to Joshua Burleigh Agnew? > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/<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 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/04

The Derrick, Monday, November 22, 2004: Doreen Emily Winifred Bish, Climax Doris Marie Dillon, formerly of RD 2 Titusville Monica J. Farrell, Roxborough Mary Ann (Welsby) Kellner, Seneca Gladys M. Means, 1597 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin Ardell G. Over, P.O. Box 115, Distant Darl F. Summerville, Daugherty Township Merle L. Travis, 99 Washington St., New Bethlehem, Porter Township, Clarion County Grace E. Weckerly, West Freedom, Parker Sallie A. Wineman, Clarington Doreen Emily Winifred Bish Doreen Emily Winifred Bish, 79, of Climax died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at her residence, following an illness. Born June 16, 1925 in Portland, England, she was a daughter of the late Frederick G. and Emily Fitzgerald Hibell. Mrs. Bish was employed by Sylvania and most recently at H.B. DeViney, until becoming disabled. On April 24, 1944 she married Howard Merle Bish, who survives. Mrs. Bish is also survived by two sons, Merl Bish of Climax and Gene Bish of Clarion; two grandsons, Richard Merl Bish of Climax and Dane Bish of Houston, Texas, and two brothers, Brian Hibell and his wife, Kay, of Hawthorn and Frederick Hibell of Portland, England. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pauline Weston, and a brother, Eric Hibell. Private funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem with the Rev. Ben Shindledecker officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. Doris Marie Dillon Doris Marie Dillon, 80, formerly of RD 2 Titusville, died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at Beverly Healthcare in Titusville. She had been a resident there since July 2, 2001. Mrs. Dillon was born on March 1, 1924 in Warren to the late William and Ruth Sundell Ristau. She attended Chandlers Valley area school. Mrs. Dillon loved fishing and flower gardening. She married Carl B. Dillon on August 3, 1942 in Jamestown, N.Y. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1998. Mrs. Dillon is survived by two daughters, Susan Smathers of Oil City and Judy Granda of Conneautville; a son, Lawrence Carl Dillon and his wife, Sharon, of Corona, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Steve Dillon and wife, Amy, of Anaheim Hills, Calif., Lisa Foust and husband, Darrin, of Lake Forest, Calif., Chris Kerr and his wife, Mary Lynn, of Conneaut Lake, Shaun C. Kerr of Conneautville, Sherry Gelts of Oil City, Michelle Smith and fiancé, Philip Rankin, of Franklin and Donald L. Smathers, Jr. and wife, Barb, of Oil City; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandson, and a brother, Gordon Ristau and his wife, Geraldine, of Warren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dillon was also preceded in death by a grandson, Johnathan Kerr and a brother, Glenn Ristau. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home at 303 North Washington St., Titusville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Rossman, pastor of the Pleasantville Full Gospel Church, officiating. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, 6470 Moniter St., Pittsburgh, 15217. Monica J. (Holtz) Farrell Monica J. (Holtz) Farrell, 83, of Roxborough, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale. Mrs. Farrell served as an Army nurse during World War II. She was a former registered nurse at the medical departments at the Evening Bulletin newspaper for 20 years and SPS for seven years. She was married to Charles W. Farrell, Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Harris and her husband, John, of Roxborough and Beth Schild and her husband, Don, of Cow Path Road, Telford and three grandchildren, David Botson, Christy Przybylowski and Patrick Schild. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Farrell was preceded in death by a son, Charles W. Farrell, Jr. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mary Ann Kellner Mary Ann Kellner, 80, of Seneca died at 12:55 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 in UPMC Northwest Hospital, Cranberry. She had been battling health problems since the spring of this year. Born Nov. 20, 1923 in Rockland, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Katherine Finlan Welsby. As a child she helped on her parents' farm, where she raised produce that they sold in the Oil City area from a horse and wagon. She raised a champion cow that won first place in the Rockland Fair. Mrs. Kellner was valedictorian at Rockland High School in 1942. She graduated from business school in Dallas, Texas. During World War II, she ran a drill press at CPT, making parts for aircraft engines. She later worked as a switchboard operator for Veaches Furniture Store and then as a secretary in the shipping office of the National Transit. She met her future husband while waiting at a bus stop on their way to work there. She was a homemaker, while raising her children, and also worked at the family business, Kellner Forest Lawn & Garden Center from 1975 to 2004. There she enjoyed helping all the customers, working with the flowers and plants and going on merchandise buying trips. She grew up attending Rockland United Methodist Church and, after her marriage, became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City. Mrs. Kellner enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was married July 14, 1951 in the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City to Fred Kellner, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Donald Kellner and his wife, Sandy, of Oil City and David Kellner and his wife, Betsy, of Seneca, and two grandchildren, David Kellner, Jr. and Jillian Kellner, both of Seneca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Welby; a sister, Katherine Exley, and two half brothers, Gerald Welsby and Ronald Welsby. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Filer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City, the Rockland Methodist Church or to a charity of one's choice. Gladys M. Means Gladys M. Means, 82, of 1597 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at The Caring Place. Born Sept. 18, 1922 in New Castle, she was the daughter of James and Stella Maxwell Gibson. Mrs. Means was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, serving in France in World War II. She retired as director of nurses at Grandview Nursing Home. She also worked as a floor nurse at the hospital and in the operating room. She worked for doctors, George Smith and Kamal Aoun. She later did blood pressure work at the Medicine Shoppe and worked as a private duty nurse for Chess Lamberton. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. She was also a member of the Franklin Nurses' Club and the Franklin VFW. She enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards and was a member of many bridge clubs. Mrs. Means was married Aug. 24, 1946 to Glenn W. Means, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, David M. Means and his wife, Darlene, of Saegertown, Glenn Means, Jr. of Bullion and P. Scott Means and his wife, Jennifer, of Gilbert, Ariz.; three grandsons, Michael Hanna of Polk, Matthew E. Means and Nathan G. Means, both of Gilbert, Ariz.; two brothers, Donald Gibson and his wife, Sally, of Cincinnati, Ohio and Russ Gibson and his wife, Roberta, of New Castle; three sisters, Doris Volbers and her husband, Bill, of Bethel Park, Ruth Olson and her husband, Robert, of Franklin, and a sister-in-law, Janet Gibson of Jamestown, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Gibson, who was killed in World War II and Paul Gibson, and a sister, Emma Gibson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. in Franklin with the Rev. Ron Bole, pastor of the VNA hospice, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Ardell G. Over Ardell G. Over, 67, of P.O. Box 115, Distant, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 7, 1937 in Charleston, W. Va., he was the son of the late Thomas William and Alda Blanche Cure Over. Mr. Over was employed as a laborer at C & K Coal Co. He was a member of the Distant Baptist Church. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. On June 22, 1957, he was married to Dorothy E. Holibaugh, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Randy Over and his wife, Diana, of New Bethlehem, three daughters, Connie Skinner and her husband, Martin, of RD 2, New Bethlehem, Debbie Stanford and her husband, Larry, of Route 861, Rimersburg and Linda Over of Hawthorn, 19 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren, and a sister, Arlene McCleary of Miola. In addition to his parents, Mr. Over was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen D. Kunselman a great grandson, Rex A. Young, Jr., and his father-in-law, Charles Holibaugh. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lyle Westover, pastor of the Distant Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant. Darl F. Summerville Darl F. Summerville, 69, of Daugherty Township, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at the Beaver Medical Center. Born June 26, 1935 in Rimersburg, he was the son of the late Donald and Lucinda Colwell Summerville. Mr. Summerville served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a steelworker with J&L Steel. Mr. Summerville is survived by two daughters, Lucinda L. Knopp and her friend, Frank Oriskovich, of Hopewell Township and Darlene Berry and her husband, William, of New Brighton; a son, Russell Summerville and his wife, Marjorie, of Freedom; nine grandchildren; a great grandson; two brothers, Milo Summerville of Oregon and Donald Summerville of Rimersburg; three sisters, Ellen Newman of Marion, Ohio, Alice Stitt of Rimersburg and Phyllis Hetrick of Erie; several nieces and nephews and a good friend, Charles Rinehart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. Myers Summerville; two grandsons, Darl James Summerville and Joseph Andrew Knopp; an infant granddaughter, Mikayla R. Summerville, and a sister, Lois E. Hawk. Friends may call at the Gabauer Funeral Home, Inc. at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township, up until 11 a.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home's chapel with the Rev. Michael L. Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. Merle L. Travis Merle L. Travis, 92, of 99 Washington St., New Bethlehem, Porter Township, Clarion County, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at his residence, following an extended illness. Born March 21, 1912 in Smithland, Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Lawrence S. and Dora Lamison Travis. Mr. Travis was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Army infantry and later transferred to artillery in Italy. He was a rifleman, cannoneer and guard patrolman. He was a retired AP Green employee and owned and operated barbershops in Sligo and at his residence many years. He attended the Christian and Military Alliance Church in Clarion for many years and recently affiliated with the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. He enjoyed taking fishing trips to Canada, hunting, crafting knives and going to church. On Dec. 8, 1937, Mr. Travis married Bonnie J. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Betty Greenawalt and her husband, Ronald, of Florida, Patricia Crawford and her husband, Dick, of Mayport and Cathy McNaughton and her husband, Michael, of Rimersburg; five grandchildren, Weston Crawford, Jennifer Crawford, Douglas Greenawalt, Deborah Snyder and Darlene Greenawalt; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, Lawrence "Pete" Travis of New Bethlehem and also many special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Travis was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ted, James, Charles, Paul, Henry, Francis and Harold and three sisters, Hazel, Helen and Clair. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Calling hours were also held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the First Church of God in New Bethlehem with the Rev. John Phillips and the Rev. Aaron Mitchell, pastor and associate pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Grace E. Weckerly Grace E. Weckerly, 89, of West Freedom, Parker, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an illness. Born March 20, 1915 in Callensburg, she was the daughter of the late John Reed and Beulah Stoner Love. Following high school, she attended Marion Business School in Ohio and graduated in 1939. Over the years, she was employed at the Clarion County Courthouse, Central Electric Co-Operative in Parker and Perry Township Board of Supervisors as secretary-treasurer. She has served Perry Township as assessor and a judge of elections for many years. Mrs. Weckerly was a long-time, active member of the West Freedom United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, board member and as a certified lay speaker, both at West Freedom and elsewhere. She was a past noble grand of the former Lady Freedom Rebekah Lodge in West Freedom and was a past district deputy of the Rebekah Lodge. On Nov. 4, 1939 in Phillipsburg, she married Benjamin Franklin Weckerly, who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2001. She is survived by a sister, Elnora Sexton of Murraysville; two brothers, Ralph Love of Shippenville and Arthur Love of Sligo; six nieces and a nephew. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Inc., Wayne St., Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Glea Foster and the Rev. Dan Myers, United Methodist ministers, officiating. Interment will be in Callensburg Cemetery, Callensburg. Sallie A. Wineman Sallie A. Wineman, 71, of Clairington, Forest County,died at 2:03 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at UPMC Pittsburgh. Born Friday, Sept. 22, 1933, in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late Floyd S. and Mary Grace Lunger Frye. Mrs. Wineman was an award-winning ceramist, an avid reader and enjoyed fishing and collecting frogs. She is survived by her husband, Jacob W. Wineman, Jr.; two sons, Mark Wineman and his wife, Rebecca, of Lucinda and Kurt Wineman and his wife, Linda, of Mebane, N.C.; four granddaughters, Amber, Alanna, Gracie and Alyssa Wineman; a sister, Mrs. Brian (Kaye) Hamilton of Green Valley, Ariz. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wineman was preceded in death by two infant daughters and a brother. Visitation hours will not be held and interment will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Marienville Area Public Library, 110 East Spruce St., Marienville. The Young Funeral Home, Ltd. of Butler is in charge of the arrangements.

The Derrick, Saturday, November 20, 2004: Danny James Gaisford, Belleville, Ill. Mary Ann Welsby Kellner, Seneca Dennis W. Latchaw, 1843 Allegheny Blvd., Reno Mary S. Linnan, formerly of 12th Street, Franklin Thomas F. McMurdy, Seattle, Wash., formerly of Seneca DeWayne E. Slaugenhaupt, 309 Liberty St., Clarion Merle Travis, 99 Washington St., New Bethlehem Danny James Gaisford Danny James Gaisford, 46, of Belleville, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Born Sept. 19, 1958, in McAllen, Texas, he was the son of William and Jeanette Pool Gaisford, who survive. Mr. Gaisford was a retired U.S. Air Force crytological system technician. He was a member of the Scott Field Top 4 and Sergeant Association. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan and enjoyed spending time with his golden retrievers, Boomer, Riley and Crypto. In addition to his parents of Dempseytown, he is survived by his wife, Tamara "Tammy" Gaisford of Belleville; two children, Dylan Gaisford and Chelsey Gaisford, both of Belleville; three brothers, David Gaisford and his wife, Genia, of Dayton, Ohio, John N. Gaisford of Dempseytown and William H. Gaisford and his wife, Kris, of Salisbury, N.C.; a sister, Linda Balas and her husband, Dave, of Pleasantville, and nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were held Friday at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Scott Air Force Base Chapel 1 with Chaplain Horton officiating. Interment will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. Mary Ann Welsby Kellner Mary Ann Welsby Kellner, 80, of Seneca, died at 12:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at UPMC Northwest. The Osenider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in Monday's newspaper. Dennis W. Latchaw Dennis W. Latchaw, 50, of 1843 Allegheny Blvd., Reno, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at his residence. Born April 21, 1954 in Franklin, he was the son of David "Doc" E. and Ethel M. Zerbe Latchaw, who preceded him in death. Mr. Latchaw was a self-employed contractor. He devoted his life to his work and when he wasn't on the job, Mr. Latchaw enjoyed having a good time. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer S. Latchaw, and her fiancée, Charles A. Halligan, of Franklin and two grandchildren, Shawn Latchaw and Julie Halligan, both of Franklin. Also surviving are a brother, David L. Latchaw of Franklin, and two sisters, Rebecca Nelson of Titusville and Sara "Sally" Garris of Rocky Grove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, John Beach, Charles E. Latchaw, Daniel L. Latchaw and Terry L. Latchaw, and a sister, Ellen M. Latchaw. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, the VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the VNA Hospice at 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, or to American Cancer Society at 10 W. Front St., Oil City. Mary S. Linnan Mary S. Linnan, 93, formerly a resident of 12th Street, Franklin, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, in the emergency room at UPMC Northwest. She was a resident of The Caring Place for the past seven years. Born Feb. 19, 1911, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Patrick J. and Catherine O'Brien Shannon. Mrs. Linnan was a 1928 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Franklin. She was employed for 43 years in the office at General Manifold and Printing Company, retiring in 1971. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin. She was also a member of the Altar Rosary Society of the church and was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was married Oct. 23, 1939, to James P. Linnan, who preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1983. Mrs. Linnan is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, John and Joseph Shannon. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, 312 West Park St., Franklin. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Robert Manning, assistant pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin; or St. Patrick School, 925 Buffalo St., Franklin. Thomas F. McMurdy Thomas F. McMurdy, 51, of Seattle, Wash. formerly of Seneca, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, in Seattle. The Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of the newspaper. DeWayne E. Slaugenhaupt DeWayne E. Slaugenhaupt, 84, of 309 Liberty St., Clarion, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at his residence following a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Born March 20, 1920, he was the oldest child of Stella Mae Wood and Benjamin Edward Slaugenhaupt. Mr. Slaugenhaupt was a graduate of Shippenville High School and Clarion State College, where he received a bachelor of science degree in education. He earned his masters degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and from Clarkson College in Pottstown, N.Y. He interrupted his college education in 1941 when he joined the Air Force in World War II. After serving for four years in England, he was discharged as a master sergeant in 1945. Mr. Slaugenhaupt taught secondary science in Ludlow, Shippenville and Union Joint high schools before he accepted a position teaching in the physics department at Clarion University in 1965. He retired in 1982 after 34 years of educational service. Mr. Slaugenhaupt was a member of Clarion First United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and growing blueberry bushes, Christmas trees and fruit orchards at his farm in Fisher. A self-taught carpenter, he and his wife restored her 19th century family home in Clarion. A lifelong learner, he enjoyed science, spending time with his family and grandsons and following the stock market. He will be remembered by those who knew him for his kindness, understanding and willingness to help others. Mr. Slaugenhaupt was married 58 years ago on June 22, 1946, at Clarion First United Methodist Church to the former Helen B. Hummel, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Ann Vallimont and her husband, James, of Pittsburgh, and Susan Petrey and her husband, Ronald, of Reading; and three grandchildren, Joshua Vallimont and his wife, Jennifer, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Jeremy Vallimont of State College and Marshall Petrey of Reading. Mr. Slaugenhaupt is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Bonnie) Dolby of Clarion; a brother, Gerald, of New Bethlehem RD 1; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and thoughtful friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, Mr. Slaugenhaupt was preceded in death by an infant son, Phillip Allen, in 1952; and his brother, Robert Slaugenhaupt. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Goble Funeral Home at 330 Wood St., Clarion, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, Clarion. Full military honors will be conducted at the gravesite. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion Cancer Care Center, the hospice program of the Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, or Clarion United Methodist Church. Merle Travis Merle Travis, 92, of 99 Washington St., New Bethlehem, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at his residence. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick.

Laurie, Burl Licoln Agnew, son of John Agnew, Jr.. and Margaret McNaughton is the father you are looking for. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: cloud4me@yahoo.com<mailto:cloud4me@yahoo.com> To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 7:30 PM Subject: [CLARION] Re: Agnew book This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pierce Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/181.2<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/181.2> Message Board Post: Does anyone know who the father was to these Agnew boys: Burl, b. (?) 1895, Claude, b. (?) 1900, Henry, James b. 1898, Thomas,b. , 1894 William, b. 1892? Now I don't know anymore if these names were actually kin, but my ancestry file is showing they were. And I have the name Minnie B., b. abt. 1863 as their mother. ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl> Enter: PACLARIO

If you like old maps (1865) take a look at Hank Hubnagel's new book "Treasure Maps of Clarion County". Don't be fooled by the title, it has nothing to do with gold and silver. It you would like to know where your ancestor's lived in 1865 and read a brief history of the County you may be interested in this book. You can email the author for more information at hank@hufsoft.com. Eric At 09:33 AM 11/20/2004 -0800, Darleen Berens wrote: >Gee thanks for the neat map of Clarion Co.. very helpful to anyone working >Clarion Co. >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Eric Swab" <eswab@adelphia.net> >To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 4:12 AM >Subject: Re: [CLARION] Redbank > > > > Redbank is the township in the extreme Southeast corner of the present > > county of Clarion. Some of the towns located in Redbank Township are a > > portion of New Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Mayport, Shannondale, Truittsburg and > > Spaces Corners. A map of Clarion county that will give you an idea where > > all the townships are located can be found at: > > > > http://www.co.clarion.pa.us/mapmun.html > > > > Eric > > > > At 08:01 PM 11/19/2004 -0700, Charlou@alltel.net wrote: > > >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/598 > > > > > >Message Board Post: > > > > > >Can someone tell me where Redbank is located in Clarion? > > > > > > > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > >List suggestions or problems?? > > >Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> > > > > Eric Swab > > Voice: 719/632-0251 > > Email: eswab@adelphia.net > > Website: http://users.adelphia.net/~eswab > > > > > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > > > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.798 / Virus Database: 542 - Release Date: 11/18/04 > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== >List suggestions or problems?? >Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> Eric Swab Voice: 719/632-0251 Email: eswab@adelphia.net Website: http://users.adelphia.net/~eswab

Gee thanks for the neat map of Clarion Co.. very helpful to anyone working Clarion Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Swab" <eswab@adelphia.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 4:12 AM Subject: Re: [CLARION] Redbank > Redbank is the township in the extreme Southeast corner of the present > county of Clarion. Some of the towns located in Redbank Township are a > portion of New Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Mayport, Shannondale, Truittsburg and > Spaces Corners. A map of Clarion county that will give you an idea where > all the townships are located can be found at: > > http://www.co.clarion.pa.us/mapmun.html > > Eric > > At 08:01 PM 11/19/2004 -0700, Charlou@alltel.net wrote: > >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/598 > > > >Message Board Post: > > > >Can someone tell me where Redbank is located in Clarion? > > > > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > >List suggestions or problems?? > >Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> > > Eric Swab > Voice: 719/632-0251 > Email: eswab@adelphia.net > Website: http://users.adelphia.net/~eswab > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! > http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.798 / Virus Database: 542 - Release Date: 11/18/04

Redbank is the township in the extreme Southeast corner of the present county of Clarion. Some of the towns located in Redbank Township are a portion of New Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Mayport, Shannondale, Truittsburg and Spaces Corners. A map of Clarion county that will give you an idea where all the townships are located can be found at: http://www.co.clarion.pa.us/mapmun.html Eric At 08:01 PM 11/19/2004 -0700, Charlou@alltel.net wrote: >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/598 > >Message Board Post: > >Can someone tell me where Redbank is located in Clarion? > > >==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== >List suggestions or problems?? >Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> Eric Swab Voice: 719/632-0251 Email: eswab@adelphia.net Website: http://users.adelphia.net/~eswab

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/598.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Sue. Redbank is located at the meeting of the Redbank Creek and the Allegheny River. The old iron furnaces are sort of hidden in the woods. There is no town there anymore, at least not like it used to be. But there is a small area known as Redbank nearby. I've studied much about the furnaces. Email me! Jim

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The Derrick, Friday, November 19, 2004: Adaline Griffin, Titusville, formerly of Clintonville Connie C. Michel, Winchester, Va., formerly of Distant Helen C. Carone, getting it right Adaline Griffin Adaline Griffin, 96, formerly of Clintonville, died at 8:47 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, in Country Acres Personal Care Home, Titusville, where she had been a resident for the past three years. Born Nov. 21, 1907, in Pearl, she was the daughter of Melvin and Harriett Daye Wareham. She was a 1926 graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Griffin was the oldest member of the Hickory Grove Church of God where she was a member of the choir and the Ladies Aid Society. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking and singing. Mrs. Griffin was married in Franklin Aug. 27, 1927, to Park Griffin, who preceded her in death. Surviving are the following children, Eddie Griffin and wife, Adeline, of Rocky Grove, Donald Griffin and wife, Janet, of Clintonville and Mary Ann Wilcox and husband, David, of Titusville; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She also is survived by a brother, Paul Wareham and wife, Helen, of Warren; a sister, Betty Gilmore and husband, Charles, of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Martha Wareham of Sandy Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlan, Charles and Robert Wareham. 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 10 a.m. Monday in the Hickory Grove Church of God with the Rev. Kenneth Dugger, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hickory Grove Church of God, RR 1, Polk, 16342. Connie C. Michel Connie C. Michel, 66, formerly of Distant, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, in Winchester, Va. Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Climax, she was the daughter of Lewis and Florence Willison LaBorde. She was a graduate of Redbank High School in New Bethlehem and also was a graduate of the Allegheny Valley School of Nursing, Natrona Heights. Mrs. Michel worked as a registered nurse for Interim Health Care, Pittsburgh. Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Myers and husband, Mark, of Winchester, Va.; a son, Lynn Michel and wife, Nicole, of Derry; and three grandchildren, Lindsey, David and Joseph Myers, all of Winchester, Va. Mrs. Michel was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Springside Baptist Church, Distant. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Distant. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Getting it right Helen C. Carone - Helen C. Carone, 95, formerly of Towne Towers, Oil City, died at 6:25 a.m.

The Derrick, Wednesday, November 17, 2004: Frank W. Beach, 509 Colbert Ave., Oil City Robert G. Bean, Rosebush, Mich., Venango County native Lowell T. "Bud" Cramer, Route 68, Clarion Goldie Helen "Mable" Smith, 734 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem Rosalie Mae Welms Riley, getting it right Frank W. Beach Frank W. Beach, 92, of 509 Colbert Ave., Oil City, died at noon Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City. Born Aug. 30, 1912, in Rockland, he was the son of George and Emma Evelyn Graham Beach. He attended the Siverly schools and had lived in Oil City most of his life. Mr. Beach was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Oil City. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and gardening. Surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Patty and Vernon Masters of Dempseytown, Barbara and Charles Irwin of Oil City and Kelly and Stephen Heffern of Cooperstown; one son and his wife, Larry and Deana Beach of Oil City; 22 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister and her husband, Gladys and Merle Moon of Oil City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beach was preceded in death by two sons, Frank William Beach and Duane Reisinger; a daughter Jacqueline Beach; three brothers, Elmer E. Beach, Alvie Beach and Virgil L. Beach; an infant sister, Dorothy Beach; and two great-grandchildren. 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 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bonnie F. King, pastor of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. She will be assisted by the Rev. Erenie Hudson-Pons. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Venango County or to the Bethel United Methodist Church, Colbert Avenue, Oil City, 16301. Robert George Bean Robert George Bean, 79, of Rosebush, Mich., died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Mich. Born Aug. 27, 1925, in Venango County, he was the son of Harry and Ruth Karns Bean. Mr. Bean was a lifelong farmer and was active in politics. He served as Vernon Township Supervisor in Michigan and for 12 years was Isabella County Drain Commissioner in Michigan. He was an active Republican and was the recipient of the Constance Stegenga Republican Award. Mr. Bean was a member of the Rosebush United Methodist Church, Rosebush, Mich.. He was married in Otsego, Mich., Feb. 17, 1950, to Verda House, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Kelly and Denise Bean of St. Johns, Mich., and Jeff and Lee Bean of Rosebush; grandchildren, Keegan and Eathan Bean of St. Johns, Todd Bean of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Lindsay Harsh and husband, Lee, of Coleman, Mich.; and a great-granddaughter, Abegail Harsh of Coleman. He also is survived by three brothers and their wives, Dale and Wenna Bean, John and Gail Bean and Paul and Janet Bean; three sisters, Martha Shreckengost and husband, Elwood, Margaret Dunn and Ruth Ann Stahlsmith; and sisters-in-law, Virginia Bean, Charanne Bean and Melanie Bean, all of Pennsylvania; and a cousin and wife, Richard and Pam Bean of Mount Pleasant, Mich.; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bean was preceded in death by four brothers, Clark, Clair, Harry and Lawerence Bean; and a sister, Charlotte Shreckengost. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Clark Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley St., Mount Pleasant, Mich. Visitation also will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the Rosebush United Methodist Church, Rosebush, Mich. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the church with Pastor Brian LaMew officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Mich. Memorials may be made to the Rosebush United Methodist Church Building Fund, Rosebush, Mich., or to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Isabella County, Michigan. Condolences may be sent to his family at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. Lowell T. "Bud" Cramer Lowell T. "Bud" Cramer, 81, of Route 68, Clarion, Monroe Township, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at his cabin on Little Hickory Road, Tionesta. Born April 6, 1923, in Bradys Bend, he was the son of William and Olive Varner Cramer. Mr. Cramer attended Clarion-Limestone High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving three years with the Army Engineers in the Aleutian Island and one year with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper. Mr. Cramer retired in 1980 after working 39 years as foreman of the engineer department at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant, Clarion. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Cramer enjoyed woodworking, hunting and spending time at his cabin. He first was married to Vivian Bashline, who died July 12. 1969. He then was married June 6, 1970, to Lorraine Zoerkler, who survives. Also surviving are one son and his wife, Lowell Gregory and Crystal Cramer of Clarion; one daughter, Mrs. Christopher (Melanie) Berkery of Knox; one stepson, Daniel Gordon and wife, Cindy, of Plymouth, Minn.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Donald (Donna) Gordon McElhattan of Manassas, Va.; five grandchildren, Aaron Cramer of Sligo, Brent Cramer of Clarion; Michelle Massie and husband, Mark, of Williamsburg, Va., Martin Berkery and wife, Jennifer, of Shippenville and Nichole Pore and husband, Andrew, of Shippenville; four stepgrandchildren, Lisa and Kristy McElhattan of Manassas, Va., Kelly and Tyler Gordon of Plymouth, Minn.; and three great-grandchildren, Karly and Rylee Berkery of Shippenville and Autumn Cramer of Sligo. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Cramer was preceded in death by a sister, June Best. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. A wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Church with Msgr. Joseph Riccardo, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery, Fryburg. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, 15235, or to the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, 16214. Goldie Helen 'Mable' Smith Goldie Helen "Mable" Smith, 88, of 734 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, formerly of Grange, Jefferson County, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at her residence. Born Aug. 24, 1916, in Worthville, Jefferson County, she was the daughter of Clinton S. and Margaret Myers Kaylor. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Smith did sewing for Loree Footwear in Big Run, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Grange Church of God. Mrs. Smith enjoyed her family, quilting, crocheting and gardening. She was married July 6, 1936, to Harold Wesley Smith, who died Oct. 11, 1981. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Harold S. "Pete" and Ginny Smith of Summerville and John T. and Kathy Smith of Grange; two daughters, Margaret C. Shields and husband, William, of Covode and Janet J. Milliron and husband, John, of New Bethlehem; nine grandchildren, Holly Smith, William H. Shields, Dean Shields, Wanda Whitling, Sandy Thomas, Doris LeVier, Brenda Troup, Wesley Smith and Andrea Verdill; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Martha J. Smith of DuBois and Mildred Kaylor of Valier. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, John Kaylor, Walter Kaylor and William Thomas Kaylor; a sister, Violet Kaylor; an infant brother and an infant sister; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Don Dininny of the First Baptist Church, New Bethlehem, officiating. Interment will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association Hospice Care, Knox, 16232. Getting it right - Rosalie Mae Welms Riley Rosalie Mae Welms Riley - Rosalie Mae Welms Riley, 72, of 223 Rockwood Ave., Oil City, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in her home after a seven-month illness. She was married June 29, 1963, in the First Presbyterian Church, Oil City, to John H. Riley, who survives. Also among her survivors are a son and his wife, John C. and Julie Wise Riley of Pittsburgh; a granddaughter, Mackenzie Brynn Riley of Pittsburgh; and a niece, Kimberly Welms of Erie.

The Derrick, Tuesday, November 16, 2004: Arthur F. Aiken, Corsica Lowell Cramer, Clarion Robert Irwin Emmons, 3735 Georgetown Road, Polk Ruth Mae Steen Kenney, Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Oil City John E. Kost, Parker Deborah Lee McLaughlin, Bradenton, Fla., Oil City native Rosalie Mae Welms Riley, 223 Rockwood Ave., Oil City Anna L. Sanford, 118 Lowry Court Drive, Franklin Edward L. Strance, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Oil City Arthur F. Aiken Arthur F. Aiken, 89, of Corsica, died Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 2004, in the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Nov. 5, 1915, in Corsica, he was the son of Charles H. and Clarie Himes Aiken. Mr. Aiken was a retired logger. He was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica. Mr. Aiken enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on motors. He was married Jan. 23, 1941, to Hazel M. Kunselman, who died Oct. 20, 2002. Surviving are a son, James F. Aiken of Corsica; three daughters, Clarie B. Rossey of Marienville, Blanche Clinger and Janet Brosius, both of Corsica; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, Mervin P. and Jonee Aiken; and a sister, Marcilla McAnanch. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Aiken was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte Aiken; two sisters, Florence Bowser and Dorothy Furl; a half sister, Mary Johns; a grandson, Russell L.D. Rossey Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary Brewer and Cassandra Brosius. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Furlong Funeral Home, Summerville, with the Rev. James Dietrich, officiating. Interment will be in the Lakelawn Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson County. Lowell Cramer Lowell Cramer, 81, of Clarion, died unexpectedly late Monday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2004, in the emergency room of Titusville Area Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Robert Irwin Emmons Robert Irwin Emmons, 89, of 3735 Georgetown Road, Polk, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in his home. Born Dec. 29, 1914, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of Charles and Violet F. Lockwood Emmons Ross. Mr. Emmons lived in the Polk area most of his life. He was employed at Polk for a number of years, retiring in 1975. He also was owner and operator of Emmons Home Furnishings in Polk. Mr. Emmons was a Protestant. He was a member of the VFW and Elks in Franklin and the Oil City Moose Club. Mr. Emmons was married April 18, 1956, to Della Isabelle Ohler, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, two in Florida and one in California. Mr. Emmons was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank Emmons. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Mae Steen Kenney Ruth Mae Steen Kenney, 83, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Oil City, a 1939 graduate of Oil City High School who had the gift of music and was an accomplished piano player, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at her home. John E. Kost John E. Kost, 90, of Parker, died of natural causes at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at his residence. Born June 2, 1914, in Vandergrift, he was the son of Jacob and Mary Kost. Mr. Kost entered the U.S. Army May 19, 1943, and was honorably discharged Dec. 12, 1945, with the rank of sergeant. During World War II, he earned the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic /Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Kost began a career with the former Wightman Glass & Bottling Co. in Parker, retiring in 1979 from then Glass Containers Corp. with 37 years of service. His last position was that of quality control supervisor. He was a longtime member of St. Mary Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Parker. Mr. Kost was a member of the American Legion Post 598 of Parker and was a life member of VFW Post 7073 of Parker. For many years he served as assistant steward of the VFW Post, assisting the managers in post operations. He also was a life member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Kost was a well-known avid golfer and was a member of the Foxburg Country Club for many years. In addition to his passion for the game of golf, he was equally known for his love of vegetable and flower gardening. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, the former Blanche Fross, whom he married May 18, 1940. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Cheryl) Pearson of Austintown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Dara and Timothy Shaw, also of Austintown; three sisters; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kost was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Parker, with the Rev. Anthony Ditto, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. Members of the VFW and American Legion posts of Parker will conduct veterans memorial services Thursday in the church following the funeral Mass. Deborah Lee McLaughlin Deborah Lee McLaughlin, 37, formerly of Oil City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at her home in Bradenton, Fla. Born Jan. 23, 1967, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Bonita J. Montgomery Kerekanich Kelley and the late Robert J. Kerekanich. Mrs. McLaughlin was employed until recently for 18 years at Animal Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla. Her life was filled with the joy of her children and their activities. Surviving are her husband, Jeffrey, and three sons, Jared, Austin and Logan, all of Bradenton, Fla.; her mother, Bonita Kelley and her husband, Al, of Bradenton; two brothers, Jim Kerekanich and wife, Kathy, of Venice, Fla., and their sons, Jim and Ken, of Bradenton, and Dennis Kerekanich of Franklin and his son, Christopher, of Palmetto, Fla., and his daughter, Stephanie, of Franklin. She also is survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Scott McLaughlin and family of Spartanburg, S.C., Tom McLaughlin and family of Franklin, Terri and Rick O'Neil of Chantilly, Va.; many members of the Kerekanich family; and an uncle, Robert Montgomery and family of Jacksonville, N.C. Mrs. McLaughlin was preceded in death by her father in 1974 and an infant sister, Kimberly. A committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel in Grove Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Rob Wilson, pastor of the Seneca United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to an organization to help children in need. Rosalie Mae Welms Riley Rosalie Mae Welms Riley, 72, of 223 Rockwood Ave., Oil City, died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in her home after a seven-month illness. Born May 9, 1932, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Lillian L. Hall Welms. She was a 1950 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived in the Oil City area most of her life. Mrs. Riley was employed for 12 years at Penelec and later worked for 30 years as a secretary at Quaker State. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City. Mrs. Riley enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was married June 20, 1963, to John H. Riley, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, John C. and Julie Wise Riley of Oil City; three grandchildren, Jack Riley of Ford City, Mackensie Brynn Riley and Brennah Morgan Riley, both of Pittsburgh; a sister-in-law, Jayne Robison and husband, Basil, of Tavares, Fla.; and two nieces, Deborah Myers of Cochranton and Kimberly Myers of Erie. Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Carl J. Welms and William W. Welms. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Friggle, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice. Anna L. Sanford Anna L. Sanford, 76, of 118 Lowry Court Drive, Franklin, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in The Caring Place. Born Oct. 27, 1928, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of James and Dorothy Duttry. Mrs. Sanford drove bus for Baker's Transportation and worked as a front desk clerk at the Voyager Inn. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo and country music. Mrs. Sanford was married Jan. 26, 1958, to Norman "Lee" Sanford, who died Aug. 10, 1974. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Cancilla and her boyfriend, David Pegg, Sherry Wilson and husband, John, and Kim Baker and husband, Steve, all of Franklin; four sons, Don Sanford and wife, Deb, and Jim Palmer, all of Franklin, Lee Sanford of Pittsburgh and Dana Mack and wife, Linda, of Hannaville; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Velma Garland and Norma Zimoski and boyfriend, Charlie Taylor, all of Franklin; and one brother, James Duttry and wife, Jean, of Youngstown, Ohio. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sanford was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Terry Sanford; a great-grandson, Seth; a sister, Thelma Kope; a brother, Kenneth Duttry; and a son-in-law, Joseph Cancilla. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Doug Molgaard, chaplain of The Caring Place, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Edward L. Strance Edward L. Strance, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Oil City, brother-in-law of Glenna Riddle of Franklin and husband of the late Elvina Logan Strance of Oil City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in Albuquerque.

The Derrick, Monday, November 15, 2004: Phyllis M. Beary, Lake Lucy, Tionesta Richard E. "Junior" Delo, Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox Donald E. Gilmore, Petrolia John E. Kost, Parker Rosalee Mae Welms Riley, 223 Rockwood Ave., Oil City Cora Josephine Hartsock Tologo, 2138 Horsecreek Road, Cranberry Township Phyllis M. Beary Phyllis M. Beary, 75, of Lake Lucy, Tionesta, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born Dec. 7, 1928, in Lincolnville , she was the daughter of Dewey E. and Mable Danner Geer. She attended Bloomfield High School in Lincolnville and then Erie Business College. Mrs. Beary was a longtime resident of the Fryburg / Tionesta area. She had worked in the prothonatary's office in the Clarion County Courthouse and for Crator Manufacturing in Tionesta. Mrs. Beary liked to play the organ and bake pies. She loved to travel, her flower garden and her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg . Mrs. Beary was married June 9, 1947, to Ronald F. Beary, who survives. Also surviving are five children: Marlene T. Smerker and husband, Denny, of Marble, Thomas L. Beary and his fiancée, June Thorhauer, of Tionesta and Clarion, Linda M. Carulli and her husband, Joseph, of Tionesta, Richard A. Beary and wife, Susan, of Lucinda and Rhonda J. Mortimer of Warren and her friend, Alan Poyer, of Bradford; and the following grandchildren and great grandchildren: Michele Smerker of Clarion and her children, Brandon Proctor of Idaho and Marcus and Dashon Smerker of Clarion, Craig Smerker and his son, Mackenzie, of Tionesta. Stephani Smerker and her daughter, Briana, of Clarion, and Erica Smerker, Jeanette King and husband, Rodney, and son, Jory, of Franklin, Joseph Carulli and wife Tennille, and children, Brooke and Trey, of Rocky Grove, Nathaniel Carulli and wife, Stacy, of Penn Hills, Garrett Carulli of Tionesta, Elizabeth Hunter and husband, B.J., and daughter, Kyra, of Clarion, and Sara Beary and Seth Beary, both of Lucinda. She also is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Lorna Fenio of Terre Haute, Ind., Glenn Geer and wife, Rose, of Pittsburgh, Gerry Geer and wife, Lois, of Pittsburgh and Gayle Shreve and husband, Glenn, of Canadohta Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Eleanor Geer; and great-granddaughter, Sierra Janae King. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Parish vigil services will be held at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, as the presider. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Richard E. "Junior" Delo Richard E. "Junior" Delo, 78, of Colwell's Mobile Home Park, Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at his residence. Born Aug. 7, 1926, in East Brady, he was the son of Richard E. and Dolly Mae Pascorell Delo. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre of Operations. Mr. Delo worked at Knox Glass, retiring in 1987 after 44 years of service. Most recently he worked for Weaver Auto Parts in Shippenville. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Clarion County Gun Owners. Mr. Delo enjoyed hunting, riding his 4-wheeler, mowing and NASCAR. He was married Oct. 3, 1948, to Betty Heil, who died June 28, 1993. Surviving are three sisters, Betty Burris and Bessie Delo, both of Knox, and Mary Elder of Erie; three brothers, Paul Delo and wife, Nancy, of Rockland, Robert Delo and wife, Ruth, of Knox and Donald Delo of Erie; his good friend and companion, Barb Seigworth of Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Delo was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Delo, who was killed in action in World War II; and a sister, Patty Sollinger. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Donald E. Gilmore Donald E. Gilmore, 63, of Petrolia, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in UPMC Pittsburgh after suffering a long extended illness. Born Oct. 7, 1941, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Donald R. and Ruth A. McGuirk Gilmore. He was a 1959 graduate of Keystone High School, Knox, and was a 1960 graduate of Vale Institute Technical School in Blairsville. In early years, Mr. Gilmore was employed by Kooman's Store in Knox, Corso's Market in Parker and for a period of time worked at the former Glass Containers Corp. in Parker. He then became employed in the fall of 1966 by the former Witco Chemical Co. in Petrolia. He retired as a boiler house operator in 2001 due to ill health. Mr. Gilmore also owned and operated DW Enterprises of Petrolia for a number of years as well as being involved with local logging. He and his wife were among the original members of the Valley Dam Sportsmen & Snowmobile Association of Ridgeville, Butler County. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing and boating. Mr. Gilmore was Catholic by faith. He was married June 11, 1960, to Ruth Ann "Charli" Benesh, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Maria A. Buzard of Bruin and Mrs. Kent (Marlene K. "Marty") Pope of Emlenton; one son, Donald E. Gilmore Jr. of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Nicole Hanshaw of Virginia Beach, Va., Tricia Gilmore of Pittsburgh and Chase Hunter Pope of Emlenton; and three great-grandchildren, Isaac, Sara and Ashley Hanshaw of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Gilmore was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Greg Gilmore; and a niece. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. A Blessing Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. William "Bill" McGuirk, a cousin of Mr. Gilmore, officiating. John E. Kost John E. Kost, 90, of Parker, died of natural causes late Sunday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2004, at his residence. The H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Parker, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick Rosalee Mae Welms Riley Rosalee Mae Welms Riley, 72, of 223 Rockwood Ave., Oil City, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in her home. The Hutchinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Cora Josephine Hartsock Tologo Cora Josephine Hartsock Tologo, 81, of 2138 Horsecreek Road, Cranberry Township, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She was born April 1, 1923, in Williamsport. Mrs. Tologo attended the Free Methodist Church of Oil City where she was a member of the WMI. She enjoyed embroidery and reading. Mrs. Tologo was married Aug. 10, 1946, to Walter J. Tologo, who died Feb. 20, 1980. Surviving are one son, Regis Tologo of Franklin; one daughter, Sherrie Ann Tologo of Oil City; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Tologo of Oil City; five grandchildren, David Tologo and wife, Ulrike of Fort Lee, Va., Michael Tologo and wife, Teresa, of York, Lori Johnson and husband, Bobby Jo, of Bossier, La., Amy Griffin and husband, Michael, of Oil City and Keith Tologo of Oil City; and four great-grandchildren, Brian Johnson, Cindy Tologo, Mark Tologo and Patrick Griffin, all at home. She also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Thelma Hartsock of Williamsport and Bernice Hartsock of Las Vegas, Nev.; a special friend, Bessie Molnar of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tologo was preceded in death by one son, Larry Tologo; one daughter, Suzette Corleeta Faith Tologo; two brothers, Victor Hartsock and Mark Hartsock; and three sisters, Mary Knepp, Helen Webb and Ruby Hopkins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, pastor of the Oil City Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery.

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