This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keister, Davis, Pollum, Latshaw Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/595.1 Message Board Post: Maria Gatings' maiden name was Keister. She was the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte Lewis Keister. They lived in Callensburg, Clarion Co., PA. I have Maria's death certificate, but I need to hunt for it. She and Thomas were buried in the Matildaville Cemetery, Perry Twp., Clarion Co., PA. She was a sister to my 2nd gr. grandmother Elizabeth Keister Davis - the wife of James Davis and they lived in Callensburg also. I have wondered if Edward was their son also. Are you related to Maria? Carole Jamison

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/595 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on Thomas Gatings and his wife Maria/Mariah who lived in Piney Twp. and then in Perry Twp. West Freedom, Clarion Co. Specifically looking for Maria's maiden name. Thomas served in the 62nd Pa and the 155th Pa during the civil war. They had children :William, Elizabeth, Samuel, Hugh, Maggie, Mary and possibly an Edward. any help appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes/Downing/Ace/Thomas/Williams Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/594 Message Board Post: In the Matter of the Estate of ( Mrs. ) Laura Downing,late of Richalnd Township,Clarion County,Pennsylvania,deceased. In The ORPHAN'S COURT OF CLARION COUNTY. STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SS. COUNTY OF CLARION Personally appeared before me,Chas. M.Hart,Notary Public in and for said County,J.M..UNCAPHER,who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says: That he is 42 years of age;that he is a resident of Hovey Twp.,Armstrong County,Pennsylvania;that he is the J.M.Uncapher by whom the death of ( Mrs. )Laura Downing,late of Richland Township,Clarion County,Pennsylvania,was proved before A.P.Hess,Register of Wills in and for Clarion County,October 24th,1906;that the said decedent was known to him,her friends and neighbors as Laura,and from his best information and understanding at the time that was her full christened name;that upon later inquiry and information derived from credible persons,he finds it to be Laura Ellen Downing and so believe it;and that the said Laura Ellen Downing is the identical Laura Downing whose death was proved October 24th 1906,as aforesaid. In the Matter of the Estate of Mrs.Laura Downing,late of Richland Township,Clarion County,Pennsylvania In The ORPHAN'S COURT OF CLARION COUNTY To A.F.Hess,Esquire, Register of Wills in and for Clarion County: Petition of JOHN G. HAGER,Administrator of the Estate of Mrs.Laura Downing,late of Richland Township,Clarion County,deceased,for leave to supply the full and complete christened name of the said Mrs.Laura Downing,deceased,and prayer that the Letters of Administration be ammended to conform. WHERAS,in the proof of death and granting of Letters of Administration upon the estate of Mrs.Laura Downing,late of Richland Township,deceased,in the Orphan's Court of Clarion County,under date of October 24th,1906.it appeared upon the best information obtainable at the time that the full christened name of decedent was Laura,as proved: AND WHEREAS,in truth and in fact,the full and complete name of said decedentis ( Mrs. ) Laura Ellen Downing as evidence by the affidavit of Mrs.Sarah A.Sipler,her mother,and J.M.Uncapher,hereto attached. So showing your petitioner prays that the Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent issued to him under date of 24th,October,A.D.1906,be amended to conform to the full ,true and complete name of said decedent,to wit:-Mrs.Laura Downing. And he will ever pray,etc. Signed- John G.Hager STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SS. COUNTY OF CLARION I,John G.Hager,the petitioner mentioned and described in foregoing petition,do hereby make solemn qath that the statements therein contained are true according to the best of my knowledge,information and belief. Signed-John G.Hager Sworn and Subscribed before me this 10th day of November,A.D.1906. Signed - Chas.M.Hart. signed-J.M.Uncapher Sworn and Subscribed before me this 10th day of November,A.D.1906. signed-Chas.M.Hart.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes/Downing/Ace/Thomas/Williams Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/593 Message Board Post: ON FILE AT THE COURTHOUSE-ORPHAN'S COURT OF CLARION COUNTY.,PA. In the Matter of the Estate of ( Mrs.) Laura Downing,late of Richland Township,Clarion County,Pennsylvania,deceased. In the ORPHAN'S COURT OF CLARION COUNTY DEATH: 1.) STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SS. COUNTY OF CLARION DEATH: Personally appeared before me,Chas. M. Hart,a Notary Public,in and for said County,MRS. SARAH A. SIPLER,who being duly sworn according to law ieposes and says: That she is 63 years of age;that she is a resident of Hovey Township,Armstrong County,Pennsylvania;that she is the mother by her first husband,vix:-William B.Williams,now deceased,of Laura,intermarried with Solomon Downing,late of Foxburg,in Richland Township,Clarion County,Pennsylvania,deceased;that the full christened name of her said daughter,commonly known as Laura by her neighbors and friends,is Laura Ellen;that the said Laura Ellen Downing was resident in Foxburg,in Richland Township,Clarion County,Pa.,from whence she was removed in her last sickness to the home of deponent;and that she died at the residence of deponent in the Township of Hovey,County of Armstrong,state of Pennsylvania,in the afternoon of October 16th,1906,and was buried in the cemetery of the Memorial Church of Our Fath! er at Foxburg,in Richland Township,Clarion County,Pa.,that she renounced her right to act as administratix of the estate of said Laura Ellen Downing and desired that John G.Hager of Foxburg,Pennsylvania be appointed Administrator thereof. signed -Mrs.Sarah A.Sipler Sworn and Subscribed before me this 10th day of November,A.D.1906 signed Charles M.Hart Notary Public.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes/Downing/Ace/Thomas/Williams Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/592 Message Board Post: DEATH CERTIFICATE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CLARION SS. DEATH: I,GREGORY K.MORTIMER,Clerk of Orphan's Court,in and for said County,the same being a Court of Record and having by law a seal,do hereby certify that according to the record as recorded on the 25th day of May A.D. 1906 in Clarion County Registration of Death Docket No.1 Page 49 Line 19. DEATH: ONE SOLOMON A.DOWNING Color WHITE sex MALE Aged 37 Years. Father ROBERT H.DOWNING Mother SARAH DOWNING Born in CLARION COUNTY Marital Status MARRIED Occupation LABORER Date of Death 2-11-1906 Place of Death FOXBURG,PA. Cause of Death CONSUMPTION Duration of Illness 1 YEAR Place of Interment FOXBURG,PA. Date of Interment 2-16-1906 DEATH: IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Clarion,Pennsylvania,this 19th day of JUNE A.D. 2001 signed-Gregory K.Mortimer Clerk of the Orphan's Court

The Derrick, Saturday, October 30, 2004: George Richard Clark, Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Oil City Jessie Mason Galbraith, Farmington, Conn. Robert Edwin Kugler, Oil City Maurice Jerome Licht, 103 Walnut St., Tionesta Myrtle L. McGinty, formerly of 423 Elk St., Franklin David Clyde Newell, Ocala, Fla., formerly of Oil City Nancy J. Stanley Shontz, 1734 State Route 227, Oil City George Sullivan, Industry, Beaver County George Richard Clark George Richard Clark, 72, of Rosebud Lane, Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2004, at his son's residence following an illness. Jessie Mason Galbraith Jessie Mason Galbraith, 86, of Farmington, Conn., died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at New Britain General Hospital in Connecticut. She was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, and was a lifelong resident of Jackson, N.J., before moving to Farmington. Mrs. Galbraith attended the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City and was employed as a secretary at Anheuser-Busch in Newark, N.J., for many years prior to her retirement. She was the wife of the late John W. Galbraith. Mrs. Galbraith is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Wendy K. and Andrew K. Zurstadt of Unionville, Conn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis M. and Sally S. Kaiser of Dillon, Colo.; and a grandson, Colin A. Zurstadt of Unionville, Conn. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be celebrated at The Gables in Farmington, Conn. Private burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, VFW National Headquarters, 406 West 34th St., Suite 514, Kansas City, Mo., 64111. The Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Conn., is in charge of arrangements. Robert Edwin Kugler Robert Edwin Kugler, 87, a lifelong resident of Oil City, died at 4:09 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare in Oil City. Born Jan. 14, 1917, he was a son of Frederick E. and Greta Barras Kugler. Mr. Kugler graduated from Oil City High School in 1935. In order to help support his family, he began to work immediately as a tool and die maker at Oilwell Supply Co. In the late 1940s, he entered the sales field at Wayside Furniture. He then moved on to Michaels Furniture, then to manager positions at the J.C. Penney furniture department and Veachs Furniture. In 1966, along with Richard Kugler, he launched Kugler Brothers home improvement business, which continued until their retirement in 1988. Mr. Kugler was the Oil City civil defense director for a number of years, beginning in 1960. He served as an authorized American Red Cross instructor beginning in 1967. He also worked as a volunteer tour guide on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad and as an auxiliary policeman for Oil City for some years, logging more than 100,000 miles on motorcycle patrol. Mr. Kugler's fascination with woodworking attracted many people to his home, which was a wonderland for visitors of all ages. It was filled with countless working, handmade models of everything from vehicles, toys, houses, fish, games, puzzles and illusions to a working model of an oil lease. Until his heart attack in December 2003, he was a regular user of the Justus bicycle trail, accumulating more than 20,000 miles. In his trademark jumpsuit, he could often be found at the River Ridge gate entertaining visitors with stories of the past. He is survived by a sister, Greta Webber of Reno, Nev.; a niece, Mary Exley of Oil City; and a nephew, Stephen Kugler of Flagstaff, Ariz. In his later years, he found support and encouragement from his niece-in-law, Deborah Kugler, whom he referred to as Dr. Debbie, and a cousin, Bill Bowen. Mr. Kugler was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Richard; a sister-in-law, Lois Kugler; and a nephew, Noel Kugler. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Maurice Jerome Licht Maurice Jerome Licht, 79, of 103 Walnut St., Tionesta, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, in Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. The Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 East Main St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Myrtle L. McGinty Myrtle L. McGinty, 95, formerly of 423 Elk St., Franklin, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, in the Harley Manor care facility in Springfield. A daughter of Joseph and Elsie Klein Dittman, she was born in Knox on Aug. 26, 1909. She attended public schools in Knox. Mrs. McGinty was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. She was married Sept. 30, 1934, to Joseph P. McGinty, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Judith Wagner and her husband, Michael, of Eldersburg, Md., and Maureen Phelan of Newtown Square. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McGinty was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Joseph P. McGinty Jr.; a son-in-law, Dr. Thomas Phelan; and 10 brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Huff Chapel, 312 West Park St., Franklin. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Robert Manning of St. Patrick as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. David Clyde Newell David Clyde Newell, 98, of Ocala, Fla., died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Oakwood Nursing Center in Ocala. Mr. Newell moved to Ocala in July 2001. Born Oct. 22, 1906, in Beulah, W.Va., he was a son of John James Wesley Newell and Jennie Glover Mahood Newell Hotaling. He graduated from the Salvation Army Training College in 1930. After serving for six years as a Salvation Army officer, Mr. Newell returned to the Oil City area where he worked for Oilwell Supply. He retired from Penelec in 1971. Mr. Newell joined the Oil City Kiwanis Club in 1971 and became a life member on Dec. 8, 1977. He was a Kiwanis district lieutenant governor from 1974-1976 and again in 1991. Mr. Newell had been a 32nd Degree Mason since 1972 and served as chaplain and choir director. He was also involved with the AARP and RSVP, Meals on Wheels and Mostly Brass. He served 14 years with the Area Agency on Aging as president and chairman of the council. He was also involved with Family Service and Children's Aid Society, serving five years as a financial advisor. Active in musical organizations, Mr. Newell was director of the Polk State School Band for 10 years and the Reno Community Band for five years. The Salvation Army Band was under his leadership for approximately 50 years, and he also served as Sunday School teacher during that time. He was the recipient of the Gold Deed Award on April 22, 1975. His hobbies included hunting, camping and traveling. On May 15, 1929, he was married to Freeda Belle Dolby in the Oil City Salvation Army citadel. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Lyons, Mary Lou Marshall and Viola Newell, all of Ocala; a son, David Newell, of Strongville, Ohio; three brothers, Chester Newell of Oil City, Clayton Newell of Green Pond, N.J., and Harry Newell of Nanuet, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Linda Lyons Brown, Raymond Marshall Jr., Leanna Rae Marshall Conant, Ingrid Newell Perruchon and Amy Newell Hold, and 10 great-grandchildren, Jami Marshall, Kassandra Marshall, Jennifer Conant, David Robert Perruchon, Christopher Perruchon, Leah Perruchon, Max Martin, Tara Martin, James Holt and Amanda Holt. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Newell was preceded in death by two grandsons, Michael Marshall and Ronald Robert Lyons; and siblings Jennie Newell Walls, William Newell, John Newell, Orpha Newell Orr, Alonzo Newell, Elmer Newell and Mildred Newell Green. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Oil City Salvation Army. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Nancy J. Stanley Shontz Nancy J. Stanley Shontz, 65, of 1734 State Route 227, Oil City, died at 3:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at her home, surrounded by her children, after a heroic battle with cancer. Born Dec. 15, 1938, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Andrew and Maxine Miller Stanley. Both preceded her in death. Mrs. Shontz was employed as a car hop at Nelson's Drive-In, First Seneca Bank, Quaker State, Weaver Buick, Dollar General and Baker Auto Parts. She attended the First Church of God in Oil City. She was known as an excellent mother and friend to all her children and grandchildren. Surviving are four daughters, Tambra Eismont and her husband, Michael, Dara Shontz and Sally Shontz , all of Oil City, and Marlene Aylesworth and her husband, Bob, of Franklin; a son, Andrew Shontz of Decatur, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Angela Eismont, Tina Eismont, Matt Myers and his wife, Amanda, Michelle Krosnicki, Danielle Smith and Mark Smith all of Oil City, and Sarah Aylesworth of Franklin; a great-grandson, Jordan Eismont of Oil City; several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Priscilla Eck and Helen Sutley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and John "Sharkey" Rehberg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the VNA Hospice. George Sullivan George Sullivan, 73, of Industry, Beaver County, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. Among his survivors are a son, Malcolm Sullivan and his wife, Mindy, and their sons, Zachary and Aaron, of Oil City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnston, Andre Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UC.2ACE/1246 Message Board Post: I have a marriage between Hannah Jane Johnston and John Clark Andre in 1876 listed as taking place in Olive Branch Hills, Clarion County, but I cannot find any reference to this place. Does anyone know if it exits or what town might be similar in name that got confused along the way?

Mr. McNamara, Is the Clarion Website ever going to come back online? Miss searching the site & would like to post some other material I have. Thanks Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie R. McNamara" <billie@tnhillbillie.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 2:15 PM Subject: [CLARION] 1877 Clarion Co. Atlas Page Reprints > Charles Reeves, the gentleman who has generously created maps for my > Clarion County PAGenWeb site, has advised me that he can now provide > 17"x22" high-resolution prints from any of the pages in the 1877 > Caldwell's Atlas. > > The cost is $15.00, plus $4.50 s/h and 9.25% TN sales tax (if you live in > TN). > > Here is his contact information: > > --------------------------------------+--------------------------------- > Charles A. Reeves, Jr. | Phone: (865) 966-5768 > Cartography & Technical Illustration | E-mail: reevesca@tds.net > 10812 Dineen Drive | Web Site: > Knoxville, TN 37922-1809 | http://www.ReevesMaps.com > --------------------------------------+--------------------------------- > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Search the CLARION CO mailing list ARCHIVES > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Enter: PACLARIO > >

Charles Reeves, the gentleman who has generously created maps for my Clarion County PAGenWeb site, has advised me that he can now provide 17"x22" high-resolution prints from any of the pages in the 1877 Caldwell's Atlas. The cost is $15.00, plus $4.50 s/h and 9.25% TN sales tax (if you live in TN). Here is his contact information: --------------------------------------+--------------------------------- Charles A. Reeves, Jr. | Phone: (865) 966-5768 Cartography & Technical Illustration | E-mail: reevesca@tds.net 10812 Dineen Drive | Web Site: Knoxville, TN 37922-1809 | http://www.ReevesMaps.com --------------------------------------+---------------------------------

The Derrick, Friday, October 29, 2004: Loreda M. McGuire, Allison Road, Clarion Allen W. McLaughlin, 8 Petroleum St., Oil City Anna Ellen Battin Montgomery, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Seneca Lucile Rosen, Clearwater, Fla., Venango County native Carol Ann Wert, Knox RD 2 Loreda M. McGuire Loreda M. McGuire, 85, of Allison Road, Clarion, Limestone Township, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at her home following a brief illness. Born March 30, 1919, in Summerville, she was the daughter of John T. and Mary Emily Bird Thomas. Mrs. McGuire was a member of the Limestone Baptist Church She was a homemaker and enjoyed baking cookies and bread and visiting with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. McGuire was married July 3, 1935, to Harry W. "Mickey" McGuire, who died July 8, 1991. Surviving are five daughters, Mary Henry of New Bethlehem, Pat Eaker of Sligo, Deanna Sphakoff and husband, Ed, of Clarion and Jean Sphakoff and husband, Mal, all of Clarion, and M. Kay Dreihaup and husband, Gary, of Tionesta; four sons and their wives, Harry O. and Carol McGuire of Clarion RD 2, Fred M. and Lynn McGuire of Sigel, J. Dennis and Marilyn McGuire and D. Lee and Sherri McGuire, all of Clarion; 38 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She also is survived by two sisters, Mary Louise Wolfe of Brookville and Gen Hildebrand of Summerville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McGuire was preceded in death by two sons, an infant Timothy and Calvin McGuire; one great-grandchild, Brendon Blair; three sons-in-law, Reeves Henry, Robert Allen and Charles "Joe" Eaker; four brothers; and six sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion Baptist Church, Reidsburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Mark D. Cummins officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. Memorials may be made to the Limestone Fire Department; the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice; or to the Clarion Hospital. Allen W. McLaughlin Allen W. McLaughlin, 57, of 8 Petroleum St., Oil City, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 28, 1947, in Oil City, he was the son of Jarmila Plechacova McLaughlin Maiorana and the late Philip A. McLaughlin. His family moved in 1950 to Pittsburgh where he graduated in 1965 from Peabody High School. He then attended Clarion University where in 1972 he received his bachelor of arts in sociology/anthropology, in 1979 he receive his bachelor of arts and sciences in accounting and in 1984 he received his master's in business administration, summa cum laude. From 1981 to 1986, Mr. McLaughlin went from temporary into full time instructor in accounting at Clarion University. Mr. McLaughlin also worked as manager/projectionist at the Cranberry Mall Cinemas. He also was the startup manager for various cinemas located in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He retired due to an eye sight disability after working 10 years as an auditor for the Pennsylvania State Department of Banking. Mr. McLaughlin then became very active for the causes of the handicapped in Venango County where he was well respected and liked. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Jarmila and John Maiorana of Pittsburgh; and a stepson, John Knakal of St. Louis, Mo. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Faith Lutheran Church in Venus, with funeral services scheduled at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Wood, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Shannondale Cemetery. Anna Ellen Battin Montgomery Anna Ellen Battin Montgomery, 65, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Seneca, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in Bradenton. Born May 24, 1939, in Pitch Pine in the Shippenville area, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Viola Burchett Sharpe. She was married June 5, 1960, to Jack E. Battin Sr., who died Oct. 17, 1971. She lived and worked in Venango County before moving in 1987 to Bradenton. She loved to travel the country seeing new and fascinating sights and had many friends in the area with whom she would gather to talk, dance and share. Surviving are four children, Jack E. Battin Jr., Brian K. Battin, Edith K. Battin and Faith A. Taylor; six grandchildren, Robert C. and Melanie A. Taylor, Joshua J. and Amanda K. Battin, Keith A. Battin and Danielle N. Curran; and two great-grandchildren, Meralus E. Ponce and Alexandria M. Moore. Also surviving are a brother, Hubert Sharpe; and three sisters, Dorothy Becker, V. Fern Carlson and Joan Sharpe. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John E. Sharpe, Walter K. Sharpe and Charles F. Sharpe; and a sister, Nora Sharpe. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be announced. Cremation was in charge of the Shannon Funeral Home of Bradenton, Fla. Lucile Rosen Lucile Rosen, 90, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Largo, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in Mease Hospital Countryside, Safety Harbor, Fla. Born Dec. 29, 1913, in Venango County, she was the daughter of Rulif James and Katherine Elizabeth Pettit Beach. Mrs. Rosen moved to Largo in 1957 from Meadville. She and her husband owned the Rosen Studio in Largo. Mrs. Rosen was a member of the Common Cause of Clearwater. She was a Protestant. Mrs. Rosen was married for 61 years to Leonard Rosen, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Mark Rosen of Clearwater; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Mary Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, and Martha Evans of Beaver. Mrs. Rosen was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Arrangements are in charge of the Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, Fla. Carol Ann Wert Carol Ann Wert, 43, of Knox RD 2, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 27, 2004, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an illness. Born Jan. 4, 1961, in Butler, she was the daughter of Charles Wert of Knox and the late Evelyn Russell Wert, who preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1997. In addition to her father, survivors include three brother, Charles H. Wert of Knox, Donald Wert and his girlfriend, Judith Ochs, of Shippenville and William Wert of Knox; two sisters, Debra Goheen and husband, Kevin, of Distant and Lori Wert and her boyfriend, Keith Matthew, of Distant. Ms. Wert was preceded in death by her mother and two brothers, Robert Dale Wert and Kenneth Allen Wert. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.

The Derrick, Thursday, October 28, 2004: William Edward "Bill" Chandler, Baker School Road, Rimersburg Mae M. Ewing, 709 Allegheny Ave., Oil City Christina Marshall Hudak, 307 Bissell Ave., Oil City Loreda M. McGuire, Allison Road, Limestone Township William H. Merritt, Marienville Carl Ann Wert, Knox RD Kenneth P. Williams, Pleasantville Eleanor M. Jackolka, getting it right Karl T. Kraft, getting it right William Edward "Bill" Chandler William Edward "Bill" Chandler, 35, of Baker School Road, Rimersburg, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in a fire at the home of his sister, Denise L. Chandler, who lives on Monterrey Road, Rimersburg. Born Dec. 3, 1968, in Rochester, Pa., he was the son of William N. and Mary L. Weigel Chandler of Rimersburg. He attended the Union schools. Mr. Chandler enjoyed fishing and writing poetry and had composed several poems that were published in poetry journals. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Rimersburg, are two sisters, Lisa M. Shaw and husband, Rick, of Brookville and Denise L. Chandler of Rimersburg; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence A. Weigel of Beaver Falls; five nephews, Joshua W. Chandler of New Bethlehem, Justin W. Shaw of Brookville, Dillan E. Burt, Roy L. Anthony Jr. and Blaine P. Anthony, all of Rimersburg; and one niece, Jessica M. Shaw of Brookville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward W. Weigel, July 2, 1995; paternal grandfather, George Edward Chandler, Sept. 26, 1990; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Della Chandler, Nov. 19, 1996. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Mae M. Ewing Mae M. Ewing, 76, of 709 Allegheny Ave., Oil City, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at her daughter's residence in Oil City. Born July 6, 1928, in Olean, N.Y., she was the daughter of Wilfred and Bernita Clark Marsh. She was a 1946 graduate of Oil City High School and a 1948 graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College. She also had attended Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Ewing was co-owner of Grand Valley Manufacturing where she served as treasurer, office manager and corporate secretary for more than 15 years until her retirement in 1980. She also was co-owner and vice president of Blue Chip Tool Co. She was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene in Atlanta, Ga., since 1996. She was a former member from 1946 to 1996 of several Free Methodist churches where she taught Sunday school for 45 years. She had served and ministered for four years at the Olive Branch Mission (Skid Row) in Chicago. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Renee Thompson and husband, Dave, of Oil City, Mrs. Cheri Mason and husband, John, of Twin Falls, Idaho, Craig Ewing and wife, Cinda, of Fairmont, W.Va., and David Ewing of Prospect; an adopted daughter, Gia Tong and husband, Charlie Huynh, of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She also is survived by a brother, Calvin J. Marsh and wife, Pauline, of Pleasantville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Schreffler and husband, Scott, of Atlanta, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ewing was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Marsh. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Wilson Avenue Free Methodist Church in Oil City with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill and the Rev. Cynthia Hill, pastors, officiating. Interment will be in the Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 2900 Rosebud Road, Loganville, Ga., 30052. Christina Marshall Hudak Christina Marshall Hudak, 37, of 307 Bissell Ave., Oil City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident along 1-80 in Hubbard Township. Born Dec. 4, 1966, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Barbara Cotton Marshall. She was a 1984 graduate of Oil City High School and a 1986 graduate of ITT Tech. Mrs. Hudak resided in Youngstown, Ohio, for 18 years following graduation. She worked for 10 years at Mahoning National Bank in Youngstown and then was employed by Norstan Communication in Breckville, Ohio. She moved back to Oil City in 2003 and was employed by Federal Express and USIS in Grove City. Mrs. Hudak enjoyed traveling with her family. Surviving are two children, Brandon M. Hudak of Youngstown, Ohio, and Tyler J. Hudak of Oil City; a brother, Jeffery Marshall of Oil City; two sisters, Patricia Harn of East Palestine, Ohio, and Charlene Rapp of Clearwater, Fla.; her grandfather, George L. Wyant; and her close friend, Edward Olszowka. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hudak was preceded in death by her husband, S. Barry Hudak; a sister, Sandra L. Marshall; and a brother, Jack Marshall. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Lisa Stoltenburg, 401 W. Third St., Oil City, 16301, for a memorial fund for the Oil City High School Class of 1984. Loreda M. McGuire Loreda M. McGuire, 85, of Allison Road, Limestone Township, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at her residence following a brief illness. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. William H. Merritt William H. Merritt, 89, of Marienville, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 27, 2004, in Marienville after an illness. Born Dec. 11, 1914, in Fairview, he was the son of William H. and Bessie Miller Merritt. Mr. Merritt was an electrician for the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, working in Albion and Butler. He retired to Marienville in 1975. He had been a member of the VFW Club in Greenville and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Albion. Mr. Merritt was married Oct. 18, 1935, to Ruth Leonard, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Lois Herbert of Slippery Rock and Janet Guterry and Ruth Konar, both of Marienville; a son and his wife, William H. and Helen Merritt of Dover; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister-in-law, Deloris Merritt of Pascagoula, Miss.; two brothers and their wives, Charles and Jeanne Merritt and Jack and Kate Merritt, all of Albion; and three sisters, Marjorie Nyberg and Carolyn Hough and husband, Donald, all of Albion, and Barbara Kelly of Hilliards, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Mr. Merritt was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia, and one brother, Harold Merritt; and two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Kelly. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rod Smith, pastor of the Chippewa United Methodist Church of Beaver Falls, officiating. The Rev. Smith is a friend of Mr. Merritt. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Hope Cemetery of Elk Creek, near Albion. Carol Ann Wert Carol Ann Wert, 43, of Knox RD, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 27, 2004, in UPMC Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a short illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Kenneth P. Williams Kenneth P. Williams, 76, of 23342 Kunz Road, Pleasantville, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, in Titusville Area Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1928, in Titusville, he was the son of Delmar and Neva Dailey Williams. Mr. Williams attended the former Henderson Grade School and Titusville Junior and Senior High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1946 and served 18 months in the states and in Germany as a radio operator until his honorable discharge in 1947. After his discharge, Mr. Williams and his brother, Pat, opened Williams Service Station & Wrecker Service in Titusville. He was employed from February 1960 to 1980 by the Titusville Police Department. He also was employed at Peebles Motors until his retirement due to ill health. Mr. Williams was a member of the Pleasantville United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 VFW. Mr. Williams enjoyed hunting and golfing. He was married in Titusville June 26, 1953, to Twila Crawford, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Denny and Amy Williams and Mark and Debbie Williams, all of Titusville; a granddaughter, Tess; and two stepgrandchildren, A.J. and Kristin MacQuarrie. He also is survived by a brother, Dewey Williams and wife, Pat, of Titusville; two sisters and their husbands, Virginia and Elmer Parker of Centerville and Betty and John Vasbinder of Pleasantville; three sisters-in-law, Mary Williams of Titusville, Barbara Williams of Morehead City, N.C., and Carol Schuppenhauer of Sugar Grove; a brother-in-law and wife, Wayne and Lilian Crawford of Costa Mesa, Calif.; several cousins; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pet, Kaley; In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Pat and Norman Williams. No public visitation will be observed. A memorial service, open to friends and family, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pleasantville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Al Kimmel, pastor, officiating. Private interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Pleasantville United Methodist Church, 472 N. Main St., Pleasantville, 16341; National Emphysema Foundation, 15 Belden Ave., Norwalk, Conn., 06850; or to the charity of one's choice. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. Getting it right - Eleanor M. Jaskolka Eleanor M. Jaskolka, 80, of 308 Miller Road, Franklin, died Monday, Oct 25, 2004, at her residence. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Noga Funeral Home, 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle. Getting it right - Karl T. Kraft Karl T. Kraft, 76, of 1317 Cherrytree Road, Franklin, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in his home. The family suggests donations be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, Box 313, Cooperstown, 16317.

My parents own the property in Knox where there was to be a Catholic Church. I believe it probably was the one mentioned in Caldwell's Atlas, 1877, named St. Ann's. Would any one know any of the history of this church? Would there be a description or picture of the church? I live in KS and would very much like to find out about it. I do have a scanned copy of a postcard of the Edenburg Normal school which would have been down the hill from the church. Thanks, Betty Macdonald

The Derrick, Wednesday, October 27, 2004: Eleanor M. Jaskolka, 308 Miller Road, Franklin, formerly of Warren, Ohio Lois A. Johnston, Indiana, Pa. Karl T. Kraft, 1317 Cherrytree Road, Franklin Gertrude Dechant, getting it right Eleanor M. Jaskolka Eleanor M. Jaskolka, 80, of 308 Miller Road, Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at her residence. She formerly lived at 427 Durst Drive, N.W., Warren, Ohio, and also had resided on Lee Avenue in New Castle. Born Jan. 12, 1924, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna Kraft Glasser. Mrs. Jaskolka worked for Shenango Pottery for 22 years and also was the custodian for Champion Schools for 13 years. She was a member of St. Pius Church in Warren, Ohio, and was a former member of Madonna Catholic Church in New Castle. Mrs. Jaskolka was an avid gardener, loved her perennial flowers, ceramics and crocheting, along with her dog, "Punkin." She was married for 37 years to Leo J. Jaskolka, who died Nov. 10, 2003. Surviving are two nephews, Phil Swiatkowski and Joe Swiatkowski, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; four nieces and their husbands, Maryann and Marvin Welker of Franklin, Marcia and Tony Geramita of Zelienople, Alice and Jim Cardella of New Castle and Pauline Stodolak of Passaic, N.J. She also is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Flecher of New Castle. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jaskolka was preceded in death by two brothers, Aloysius Glasser and John Glasser; and five sisters, Leona and Clara Glasser, Helen Swiatkowski, Victoria Fleeger and Frances Bober. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Noga Funeral Home,, 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Vitus Church, New Castle, with the Rev. John Petrarulo presiding. Interment will follow in Madonna Cemetery, New Castle. Lois A. Johnston Lois A. Johnston, 101, of Indiana, Pa., died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in Kenbrook Personal Care Home in Indiana, Pa. Born July 9, 1903, in Clarion County, she was the daughter of T. Grant and Minnie A. Potter Johnston. Miss Johnston was a longtime member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church in Franklin. For many years, Miss Johnston was a secretary for General Telephone Co. in Oil City. After her retirement she lived in Florida and Grove City before moving in 2001 to Indiana, Pa. Surviving are three nieces, Helen A. Millard of Indiana, Pa., Barbara Ann Smith of Sidney, Ohio, and Margaret J. Weigel and husband, Vern, of Hadley; a special great-niece, Meredith Keverline and husband, Tom, along with many other great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Johnston was preceded in death by the following siblings: F. Rea Johnston, Sara E. Johnston, Clara M. Beatty, Howard M. Johnston, Clark P. Johnston, Paul L. Johnston, Craig E. Johnston, Margaret H. Adams and Homer G. Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. At Miss Johnston's request, there will be no viewing. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Interment will be in New Rehobeth Cemetery, Clarion County. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Karl T. Kraft Karl T. Kraft, 76, of 1317 Cherrytree Road, Franklin, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2004, in his home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Karl T. Kraft Sr. and Helen Doherty Kraft. He was a graduate of Collingwood High School in Cleveland. Mr. Kraft worked for the railroad, starting with the New York Central, then Penn Central and last with Conrail, retiring after 47 years of service. He was married Sept. 26, 1953, to the former Gladys Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Tim and Jamie Kraft of Canton, Ohio, and Michael and Kathy Kraft of Westlake, Ohio; six grandchildren, McKenree Kraft of Brooklyn, N.Y., Lauren Kraft, Kaitlin Kraft and Ted Kraft, all of Westlake, Ohio, and Kelsey Kraft and Kenzie Kraft, both of Canton, Ohio. There will be no visitation and no services. The family suggests donations be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 10 Stewart Road, Oil City, 16301. The Huff Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Getting it Right - Gertrude Dechant Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant - Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant, 95, formerly of 9 Wabash Ave., Oil City, died at 8:36 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Among her survivors are a son, George C. McCartney and his wife, Kathy, of Chesapeake, Va.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Wetherington" <cbarrfly@comcast.net> To: "Berlett-L" <berlett-L@rootsweb.com>; "Barlett-L" <barlett-L@rootsweb.com>; <oehhoy@aol.com>; <ochhoy@aol.com>; <momiah@netzero.net>; <anne@penn.com> Cc: "BarryGmai" <cbarrfly@gmail.com>; "BarryCast" <cbarrfly@comcast.net>; <switzer-L@RootsWeb.com>; <PACLARIO-L@Rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:34 AM Subject: Berlet Barlett Berlit Clarion PA, OH, Germany, PA Reunion, Christina Switzer 1781 Amos Sweitzer > Hi Oehlke, Barb & Anne (& Debbie) & PAClarion-L & Switzer-L: > (Barletts - See Oehlke, Barb & Anne's msgs below), > > The Clarion Barletts/ Berlets, Berlits had their annual Reunion Sunday > 25 > Jul in St Petersburgh PA, just a couple exits W on I80 from Clarion exit. > 47 > attendees, including myself. Good time, Great food!, lots of pics and > Genealogy also. We've put together a nice CD for the attendees, this yr & > next. If interested, let me know & I'll contact Dorothy. > > The Clarion Barletts descend from Conrad Barlet, one of 3 brothers from > Germany. Older Bro Hans Wolf arrived 1732 on the Pink Plaisance Sep 1732 > to > Phil. He was joined in 1749 by Conrad & my ancestor Paul. > > Trees for all 3, and much more, including discussions about MANY Clarion > Barlett families, are contained in the Extensive archives: > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/barlett.html > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/berlett.html > > where you can OneClick Join (Free) and Browse (easy & fun) or Search > (wider > ranging) many msgs, and I am knowledgeable particularly about the higher > branches. Very recently, among other Berlet related surnames(spelling is > of > practically no importance, just relationships), that of Knight has arisen: > 1) Peter Barlett's youngest dau Elis b1826 living w/sis Susan Barlett > Knight. > 2) Susan & Husb John Knight b22 Aug 1810 - d 24 Sep 1860, bur Greenwood > Cem > N Pinegrove PA (note please Anne Knight Bouquin) - Browse the recent msgs. > > Just for interest, our Barlett ancestors were quite active Rev War, > including my GGG Gf Jacob Barlett (s/o Paul), a member of the von Heer > Dragoons (we have the roster), bodyguards of Genl Washington. His son > Daniel > went S to OH, spending 60 of his 104 yrs on the banks of the Sandusky > river, > in the Wooster/ Bucyrus/ Fostoria area (We have newspaper published > interviews, see in the Archives). Associated surnames (primarily of > Germanic > descent) also include Werth, Machamer, Theis, Amos, Denzer, Dockstader > (primarily for Hans Wolfe), & Tupps. Also, see Pence, > > & see: > Catherine Switzer d/o Christina Switzer 1781-1800, Sophie Schnell md Peter > Barlett, d/o Amos Sweitzer md Marg McCluso? > > > I'm bcc copying many of the reunion attendees on this msg. > > Barry > > ===================== > (msgs) > > I am also researching Berlet/Berlett. They resided in Conneaut Ohio and in > Lorain, Ohio. Many later migrated to Texas and Nebraska. > > Adam Berlett 1828-1881 > Catherine Aultmiller (wife) 1828-1881 > buried at Cleveland Street Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio > > Frederick Berlett (son of Adam Berlet) born 21 Jan 1881 in Lorain Ohio > w. Lois Mae Van Slyke b. 15 Oct 1881, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, > Ohio. died 17 Oct 1943, Houston, Texas. > (Resided in Conneaut, Ohio from at least 1904-1910) > > Delaware County, Galena, Ohio, Mary E. Berlet married to Frank A. Willis > 25 > April 1867. > from History of Ohio, The American Historical society, Inc., 1925. Vol V - > Page 448-449 > > If you think there may be a connection, I have some information about the > children of Adam and Catherine Berlet, and children of Frederick and Lois > Berlet. Oehlke (oehhoy@aol.com , or ochhoy@aol.com) > ========================= > My great-grandfather was Frederick Berlett. I am interested in any > information regarding his family and his father. I am new at this type of > research and would appreciate any info you have! (Barb > momiah@netzero.com) > ========================= > Could your Frederick's last name be Barlett? I have a Fred Barlett in > Clarion County born to Samuel Barlett (born about 1843) and the mother was > Nancy Tosh. Anne (Anne@penn.com (Anne Knight Bouquin) > ====================== > I have more information if you wish. You could also One-Click join (Free) > the Rootsweb B'rl'tt Lists, and then search the Archives: > [most complete archives] > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/barlitt.html > or > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/barlett.html > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/berlett.html > Barry >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barlett Berlit Switzer Werth Machamer Theis Amos Denzer Dockstader Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/40.9.42.49.543.584.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Oehlke, Barb & Anne (& Barletts), The Clarion Barletts/ Berlets, Berlits had their annual Reunion Sunday 25 Jul in St Petersburgh PA, just a couple exits W on I80 from Clarion exit. 47 attendees, including myself. Good time, Great food!, lots of pics and Genealogy also. We've put together a nice CD for the attendees, this yr & next. If interested, let me know & I'll contact Dorothy. The Clarion Barletts descend from Conrad Barlet, one of 3 brothers from Germany. Older Bro Hans Wolf arrived 1732 on the Pink Plaisance Sep 1732 to Phil. He was joined in 1749 by Conrad & my ancestor Paul. Trees for all 3, and much more, including discussions about MANY Clarion Barlett families, are contained in the Extensive archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/barlett.html http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/b/berlett.html where you can OneClick Join (Free) and Browse (easy & fun) or Search (wider ranging) many msgs, and I am knowledgeable particularly about the higher branches. Very recently, among other Berlet related surnames(spelling is of practically no importance, just relationships), that of Knight has arisen: 1) Peter Barlett's youngest dau Elis b1826 living w/sis Susan Barlett Knight. 2) Susan & Husb John Knight b22 Aug 1810 - d 24 Sep 1860, bur Greenwood Cem N Pinegrove PA (note please Anne Knight Bouquin) - Browse the recent msgs. Just for interest, our Barlett ancestors were quite active Rev War, including my GGG Gf Jacob Barlett (s/o Paul), a member of the von Heer Dragoons (we have the roster), bodyguards of Genl Washington. His son Daniel went S to OH, spending 60 of his 104 yrs on the banks of the Sandusky river, in the Wooster/ Bucyrus/ Fostoria area (We have newspaper published interviews, see in the Archives). Associated surnames (primarily of Germanic descent) also include Werth, Machamer, Theis, Amos, Denzer, Dockstader (primarily for Hans Wolfe), & Tupps. Also, see Pence & Reese & see: Catherine Switzer d/o Christina Switzer 1781-1800, Sophie Schnell md Peter Barlett, d/o Amos Sweitzer md Marg McCluso? .. Excerpt from msg sent via Barlett-L@RootsWeb.com ..... Barry cbarrfly@gmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/40.9.42.49.543.584.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, I think the spelling could be Barlett, but I think Frederick's father's name was Adam (b 1828?) and his mother was (maybe) Catherine Aultmiller. But I am not sure yet. Frederick was born in Ohio in 1861 and I have found a family on the 1880 census from Erie, Ohio with those names. According to family lore they had not been in the country very long, having come from either Alsace Lorain or Germany.... Let me know if any of this sounds familiar to you...

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/40.9.42.49.543.584.1.1 Message Board Post: Could your Frederick's last name be Barlett? I have a Fred Barlett in Clarion County born to Samuel Barlett (born about 1843) and the mother was Nancy Tosh.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shirey, DeWalt, Craig, Montgomery, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/590 Message Board Post: Thomas L. Shirey Thomas L. Shirey, 64, of South Reidsburg Road, Monroe Twp., Clarion Co., died Tuesday, April 17 2001, at his residence. Born July 12 1936, in Monroe Twp., he was a son of John McCurdy and Susan DeWalt Shirey. Surviving are a son and his wife, William and Noreen Shirey of Limestone; a daughter, Mrs. Doug (Lisa) Craig of Sligo; and two grandsons, Spencer Shirey of Limestone and Douglas Craig of Sligo. He is also survived by a sister Mrs. Fred (Betty) Montgomery of Sligo; a brother and his wife, L. Carl and Lucille Shirey of Sligo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Shirey was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John Shirey, James Shirey, Robert Shirey and William Shirey; and two sisters, Ruth Spangler and Ethel Montgomery. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. There will be no public visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Derrick, Tuesday, October 26, 2004: John J. Blum, 216 Hoffman Ave., Oil City Orphil T. Bodamer Jr., 408 W. Spruce St., Titusville Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant, formerly of 9 Wabash Ave., Oil City Stanley Arthur Dilley, Meadville, formerly of Cochranton Christina Marshall Hudak, 307 Bissell Ave., Oil City Helen E. Mook, Stoneboro Lillian I. Plants, Grove Manor, Grove City, formerly of Sandy Lake Darlene Kathryn Wilson, Wysox, formerly of Oil City John J. Blum John J. Blum, 77, of 216 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in the Transitional Care Unit of UPMC Northwest, Oil City, following an extended illness. Born Dec. 29, 1926, in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of Julius and May Shanfelter Blum. Mr. Blum attended St. Joseph schools. He was honorably discharged in 1946 from the U.S. Navy. Mr. Blum had been employed by the Pennzol Refining Co. in Rouseville for 38 years, retiring in 1985 as packaging foreman. He wintered in Florida for many years. Mr. Blum was a life member of the Oil City VFW, holding four offices including the rank of commander in 1960-61. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and belonged to many golf leagues. Surviving are a brother and his wife, David J. and Rose Marie Blum of Erie; a special friend and caregiver, Helen Ragon of Oil City; several nieces and nephews; and the following friends and caregivers, Jack Fink, David Ragon, Bill McNerney, Joseph Aaron Reinsel and Sam Spence. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blum was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Blum. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the rosary will be prayer at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Committal with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund. Orphil T. Bodamer Jr. Orphil T. Bodamer Jr., 86, of 408 W. Spruce St., Titusville, died at 12:26 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Southwoods Assisted Living Community, Titusville, where he had resided for the past seven months. Born Nov. 27, 1917, in Titusville, he was the son of Orphil T. and Roseanna Bodamer. Mr. Bodamer was a graduate of Titusville High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bodamer was the owner and operator for many years of the former Queen City Garage in Titusville. He was a member of St. Titus Church, Titusville. Mr. Bodamer was married in St. Titus Rectory Nov. 15, 1941, to Virginia I. Faunce, who died March 26, 2004. Surviving are three children and their spouses, John and Joan Bodamer of Oil City, Alan and Barbara Bodamer of Titusville and Christine and Don McKeehan of Elizabethton, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Mark Bodamer, Patrick Bodamer, Michael Bodamer, Lisa Bodamer, Julie Fee, Ashley Hoschar, Cameron Bodamer and Courtney Leech; and eight great-grandchildren, Samantha Bodamer, Ryan Bodamer, Matthew Bodamer, Trinity Bodamer, Nicholas Fee, Allison Fee, Anna Bodamer and Andrew Hoschar. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Bodamer was preceded in death by a twin brother at birth. No calling hours will be observed. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Friday in St. Titus Church with the Rev. David Foradori presiding. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant, 94, formerly of 9 Wabash Ave., Siverly, died at 8:36 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home where she had resided for the past eight years. Born July 12, 1909, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Clarence H. and Cosie Small Stoudt. Mrs. Dechant worked as a cook and waitress at many of the older restaurants in Oil City as well as a cook at St. Joseph and Our Lady Help of Christians churches in Oil City. She enjoyed making dolls for her grandchildren as well as crocheting and knitting afghans and lap robes. Mrs. Dechant was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Oil City. She first was married to Harry J. McCartney, who died in 1938 and then to Francis W. Dechant, who died in 1976. Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis King of Oil City, Joycelynn Bower of Rocky Grove and Frances Lamey of Oil City; and four sons, David S. McCartney of Shippenville, Harry J. McCartney and wife, Betty, of Kanapolis, N.C., George C. McCartney and wife, Betty, of Chesapeake, Va., and John Dechant of Cooperstown; 24 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Dechant was preceded in death by two sons, Robert F. McCartney and Clarence Dechant; an infant daughter, Vesta McCartney; five brothers; and one sister. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Services will be held at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. William Hopkins, pastor of the Oil City Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301, or to the Oil City Church of the Nazarene, 601 E. Second St., Oil City, 16301. Stanley Arthur Dilley Stanley Arthur Dilley, 99, formerly of Lake Creek Road. Cochranton, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Meadville, where he had resided. Born Nov. 13, 1904, in Sugar Lake, he was the son of William H. and Flora Reese Dilley. Mr. Dilley was a lifelong farmer and also worked for 25 years at the Cochranton Cooperative Association. He was a member of the Sugar Lake Grange. Mr. Dilley attended the Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He first was married Dec. 20, 1928, to Autumn Hazel Smith, who died Feb. 14, 1960. He then was married in 1961 to Nolene P. Kockler, who died Sept. 26, 1979. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Kathryn and Everett Hays of Cochranton; a son and wife, William H. and Beverly Dilley of Stoneboro; a stepson and wife, Ronald and Patricia Burkhardt of Polk; eight grandchildren, Ronald Hays, Pamela Moon, Kevin Dilley, William Dilley, Lucinda Gray, Debra Hays, Julie Bowser and Kraig Dilley; three stepgrandchildren, Tom Burkhardt, Debra Mook and Ronda Schengber; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Myrtle Heffernan of Meadville. In addition to his parents and two wives, Mr. Dilley was preceded in death by a son, Earl "Bud" Dilley; an infant son, Merle; a stepson, Billy Burkhardt; a brother, John Dilley; and two sisters, Cecil Rough and Claudia Hollabaugh. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John McGarvey, pastor of the Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 107 S. Franklin St., Cochranton, 16314. Condolences can be e-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. Christina Marshall Hudak Christina Marshall Hudak, 37, of 307 Bissell Ave., Oil City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004,of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Hubbard Township, Ohio. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Helen E. Mook Helen E. Mook, 90, of 1122 Walnut St., Stoneboro, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in St. Paul Homes, Greenville, after a period of failing health. Born July 13, 1914, in Stoneboro, she was the daughter of Gust and Jennie Hillman Proud. She attended the former Stoneboro High School. Mrs. Mook was a member of the Stoneboro Presbyterian Church and the Women's Association of the church. She also was a member of the Mount Vernon, Ohio, Order of Eastern Star, Stoneboro Women's Club, Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and the Stoneboro Golden Agers. Mrs. Mook was a homemaker, loved to play bingo and will be remembered as a wonderful cook. She was married Aug. 26, 1939, to Carl L. Mook, who died April 24, 1985. Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. LaVerne (Shirley) Hedglin and Mrs. Robert A. (Judy) Poole, both of Stoneboro, and Mrs. Arthur O. (Betty) Fischer of Sandy Lake. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mook was preceded in death by one brother, William H. Proud. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Adam J. Rodgers, pastor of Stoneboro Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Lillian I. Plants Lillian I. Plants, 88, of Grove Manor, Grove City, formerly of 14 Plants Road, Sandy Lake, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, after a brief illness. Born April 9, 1916, in Washington County, she was the daughter of J. Ross and Hazel G. Marker Carter. She was a 1933 graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School. In her early years, Mrs. Plants worked at the former Sandy Lake Hotel. She retired in 1976 after 20 years of service in the dietary department at Polk State School and Hospital, now Polk Center. Mrs. Plants belonged to the New Lebanon Community Church for 71 years and was recognized last year as the oldest living member of the church. She also served on the Ladies Aid Society. She was a member of the former Princess Rebekah Lodge No. 442 of Sandy Lake. Since her retirement Mrs. Plants had been sewing quilts for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and her many flowers, canning and watching the birds, and especially spending time with her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Plants was married March 19, 1938, to A. Seman Plants, who died April 27, 1997. Surviving are two sons, Louis S. Plants and wife, Sue, of Monument, Colo., and Robert E. "Bob" Plants and wife, Donna, of Mercer; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Mildred Klasen of Cochranton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Plants was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Adamson; and an infant sister, Ruth Carter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of the New Lebanon Community Church, and the Rev. William C. Merritt, pastor emeritus, co-officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in the New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek Township, Sandy Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake, 16145. Darlene Kathryn Wilson Darlene Kathryn Wilson, 41, of Wysox, Bradford County, formerly of Oil City, died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following a three-year illness. Born April 8, 1963, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Marion Carol Custer Guntrum Merryman of Oil City and Frank Dewayne Guntrum of Shippenville. She attended Cranberry High School and received a degree in accounting from the Clarion Vo-Tech School. She had been employed at WalMart in Cranberry, Venango County, and at Taylor Packing in Wyalusing. She enjoyed attending her billiards pool league, puzzles and dancing. Surviving are a son, David D. Ball and friend, Tanya Everly of Towanda; two daughters, Galixzina S. Baumcratz and friend, Jared Billotte, of Corsica and Mindy A.M. Wilson and friend, Josha Beichner, of Venus; and two grandchildren, Breanna Ball of Towanda and Izabelle Beichner of Venus. She also is survived by her mother, Marion Carol Merryman of Oil City; her father and wife, Frank Dewayne Guntrum and Connie of Shippenville; three brothers, Denny D. Guntrum and Dana L. Guntrum, both of Oil City, and Kevin Guntrum and wife, Roberta, of Monroe, N.C.; two sisters, Mary B. Orner and husband, Shawn, of Oil City and Lisa Michelle Dilly and husband, John S., of Strattanville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; one sister, Kathy Lynn Guntrum; and her stepfather, Howard Earl Merryman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark G. Deeter, pastor of the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery.

The Derrick, Monday, October 25, 2004: John M. "Johnny" Bee, Tionesta Orphil T. Bodamer Jr., 408 W. Spruce St., Titusville Benjamin A. Davis, Sligo Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant, Oil City Frances Anna Filer, Slippery Rock, formerly of Pardoe Laurie Arlene Hall, Tionesta Allen W. McLaughlin, 8 Petroleum St., Oil City Lillian I. Plants, Sandy Lake William F. Schmude, Titusville Ernest L. Taylor, Tionesta John M. "Johnny" Bee John M. "Johnny" Bee, 74, of Tionesta, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at his residence. Born May 23, 1930, in Johnstown, he was the son of John and Margaret Keim Bee. Mr. Bee graduated in 1948 from Ferndale High School in Johnstown. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korea Conflict, serving from 1950 to 1953. Mr. Bee was in the contracting business in Florida before retiring to Tionesta in 1990. He had been employed for 13 years by the Flying "W" Ranch of Kellettville as an equestrian trail guide. He was a member of the Kellettville Sportsman's Club and the Kellettville Shuffleboard League. Mr. Bee first was married in Tampa, Fla., April 4, 1980, to Nancy K. Longfellow, who died Oct. 22, 1995. He then was married in Tionesta June 24, 2000, to Karla S. Marshall, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson, Mathew K. Marshall of Tionesta; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Garcia and her husband, Jaun, of Miami, Fla.; two stepgranddaughters, Valerie and Jacquelyn Garcia, both of Miami; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Bee was preceded in death by a stepson, Mark Harris; and a sister, Patricia Dick. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Celebration of life funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy L. Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in the Kiffer Hill Cemetery, Tionesta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice. Orphil T. Bodamer Jr. Orphil T. Bodamer Jr., 86, of 408 W. Spruce St., Titusville, died at 12:26 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Southwoods Assisted Living Community, Titusville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home in Titusville. Benjamin A. Davis Benjamin A. Davis, 87, of 1401 Morris St., Sligo, died at 2:02 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in the Intensive Care Unit of Clarion Hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1917, in Clarion, he was the son of Charles M. and Minerva McKinley Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving from 1944 to 1946 with the rank of sergeant in the European Theater of Operations. He served in the 80th Infantry Division as a squad leader in combat. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon with three Battle Stars and the Purple Heart. He served with the 102nd Division as provost sergeant over regiment military police. Mr. Davis owned and operated the Davis Fountain Store in Sligo for 15 years. He also worked for the Bureau of Traffic Safety Examiner Office of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Sligo Methodist Church. Mr. Davis was a member of the Parker VFW Post No. 7073 and the Sligo Sportsmen's Club. He enjoyed hunting and golfing. Mr. Davis was married May 26, 1938, to Virginia Meier, who died Nov. 19, 2003. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters and three brothers. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sligo Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Russell, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Gertrude 'Gertie' Stoudt Dechant Gertrude "Gertie" Stoudt Dechant, 95, a former Siverly resident, died at 8:36 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home where she had resided for the past eight years. The Hutchinson Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Frances Anna Kolb Filer Frances Anna Kolb Filer, 102, a resident of Home 2 Me Nursing Home, 600 Slippery Rock Road, Slippery Rock, since 1997, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following a brief illness. Mrs. Filer had resided for 75 years in her former home on Hatwick Road, Pardoe, Findley Township. Born Nov. 13, 1901, in Pardoe, she was the daughter of Peter J. and Mary Ann Amhoff Kolb. Mrs. Filer was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mercer. She was a life member of St. Hermengilds Catholic Church in Pardoe until its closing and was a member of the Rosary-Altar Society of that church. She was a homemaker and was active in the Homemakers Club of Findley Township. Mrs. Filer was married Sept. 29, 1920, to Joseph Enoch Filer Sr., who died Oct. 11, 1969. Surviving are nine children, Mary Eleanor Mirda of Mesa, Ariz., Marjorie Ann Cross and husband, Reed, of Fairview, Patricia Lee McDannel and husband, John A., of DuBois, Virginia Marie Filer of Pardoe, Judith Lynne Messina and husband, Michael R., of Harrisville, David J. Filer and wife, Doris, of Stoneboro and Joseph E. Filer and wife, Virginia M., Robert L. Filer and wife, Helen M., and Merle E. File and wife, Sara M., all of Grove City; 26 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mary V. Warner or Grove City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Filer was preceded in death by an infant son, Peter Filer; one sister, Laura Magargee; and two brothers , John and Paul Kolb. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Msgr. Edward J. Zietler, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Memorial tributes may be made to the Building Fund of the Church of the Beloved Disciple, 321 N. Broad St., Grove City, 16127. Laurie Arlene (Clay) Hall Laurie Arlene (Clay) Hall, 42, of Tionesta, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at the home of her sister and brother in-law in Oil City after losing a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Born Aug. 12, 1962, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Betty Head Hall, with whom she resided at Tidioute RR 1, and the late Donald E. "Gene" Hall Sr. She graduated in 1981 from West Forest High School, Tionesta, then from Robert Morris Business College in Pittsburgh. She previously had been employed by National Fuel Gas Co. of Titusville, the Forest Area School District, MCI of Winchester, Ky., and most recently by Monessen Hearth Systems in Paris, Ky., before moving back to the area. She was a member of the Tionesta Presbyterian Church and was a troop leader for Girl Scout Troop No. 715 of West Hickory. She was active in volunteer work in the West Forest Elementary School. In addition to her mother, she is survived by the joy of her life, her 8-year-old daughter, Sarah, and her faithful friend and companion, her dog, Sam. Also surviving are three brothers, Donald E. Hall Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Tionesta. Robert A. Hall and wife, Ruth, of Ambridge and Joseph M. Hall and wife, Marcy, of North East; one sister, Deborah L. Boyer and her husband, Dr. Walter E. Boyer of Oil City; a special aunt, Edythe Head of Virginia; and numerous other aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Peter Veltman, pastor of the Tionesta Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Tionesta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tionesta Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, the Tionesta Library or to the American Cancer Society. Allen W. McLaughlin Allen W. McLaughlin, 57, of 8 Petroleum St., Oil City, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Lillian I. Plants Lillian I. Plants, 88, of Sandy Lake, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in United Community Hospital, Grove City. The Scott A. Black Funeral Home in Stoneboro is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The News-Herald. William F. Schmude William F. Schmude, 79, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at the residence of his daughter, Joyce Tobin, in Titusville. Born May 18, 1925, in Seneca, he was the son of Ernest J. and Mary Helen Smith Schmude. He attended Cranberry area schools. Mr. Schmude was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He entered the service July 30, 1943, in Erie and was an aircraft and engine mechanic. He received the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal April 30, 1946, at Fort Dix, N.J. He was employed as a millwright for 50 years by the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters. In addition, he and his wife owned and operated the Pizza Villa and later the Grand Slam Café in Titusville. Mr. Schmude was a member of the Cleo J. Ross Post No. 368 American Legion, the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 VFW and the Moose Club. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. Mr. Schmude was married in Oil City Nov. 15, 1947, to Eunice G. Hall, who died Nov. 15, 1997. Surviving are four children, Joyce A. Tobin and her significant other, Butch Henry, of Titusville, Jeffrey A. Schmude and wife, Nan, of Erie, James A. Schmude and wife, Peggy, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., and Jon A. Schmude and wife, Patti, of Oil City;13 grandchildren, Jeremy Tobin of Titusville, Kelly Tobin of Venus, Dillon Tobin of Titusville, Ian Tobin, a student at Grove City College, Nicole Schmude of Leeper, Natile Schmude of Newmansville, Jacob Schmude of Tempe, Ariz., Alex Schmude, Lucas Schmude of Erie, William Schmude, stationed with the military in Germany, Jamie Schmude of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., Brandon and Jordan Schmude of Oil City; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three sisters, Ruth Blair of Rockland, Lois Swartsfager and husband, Edward, of Oil City and Sandy Hinebaugh and husband, Robert, of Okeechobee, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Schmude was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Schmude; and one sister, Jean Swartzfager. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354. Ernest L. Taylor Ernest L. Taylor, 67, of Tionesta, died Saturday evening, Oct. 23, 2004, at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in the Tionesta area since 1971. Born March 4, 1937, in Pulaski, he was the a son of the late H. Leroy and Esther Biddle Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a graduate of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Brockway and had been a wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, retiring in 1993. He also served five years in Monroe County. He was an avid trapper, hunter, fisherman and an arrowhead knapper. Surviving are his wife Nancy Fox Taylor; two daughters, Mrs. Buck ( Sue ) Gilbert of Pleasantville and Brenda Taylor of Tionesta; and two sons, Rodney Taylor and Ralph Taylor, both of Tionesta; and seven grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, George Taylor of New Wilmington. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Word of Grace Church, German Hill, Tionesta, with the Rev. John Mlakar officiating. Interment of Mr. Taylor's cremains will be in Riverside Cemetery, Tionesta. The family suggests memorials be made to the Tionesta Ambulance Service or to the Tionesta Library. Arrangements were handled by the James M. Higgins Funeral Home of Tidioute.