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The Derrick, Saturday, October 23, 2004: Charles D. Alcorn, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn Earl R. Brosius, Old Knox Road, Ashland Township, Knox Inis M. Gates, 35 Burns Road, Sligo Helen Louise Harrison, Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion James W. Hinderliter, Mayport RD 2 The Rev. Michael J. McKeown, 22975 Titusville Road, Titusville Ethel E. Nellis, 1293 Grandview Road, Oil City Lena Lavina Moore Newell, 1004 Grandview Road, Oil City William H. Ross, Jackson, Mich. Charles Dale Alcorn Charles Dale Alcorn, 85, of 4065 Brookville Street, P.O. Box 244, Hawthorn, Clarion County, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at his home. Born Feb. 28, 1919, in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late John J. and Cleta Jane Huffman Alcorn. Mr. Alcorn was a veteran of World War II. He owned and operated the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn for the past 58 years, a business he purchased from Mrs. Hardy (Anna) Sloan on May 29, 1946. Mr. Alcorn was involved in many organizations throughout his life. He was a charter member of the Hawthorn Lions club, a lifetime member of Hawthorn Volunteer Fire Department and a 50-year member of both the Masonic Lodge of New Bethlehem and the Coudersport Consistory. He was also a member of Hawthorn Presbyterian Church, where he was Sunday School treasurer and was on the church counsel. He was a member of the New Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Walter W. Craig Post 354 of the American Legion. He was a past member of Redbank Valley School Board and a founding member of the Hawthorn Area Water Authority. He was treasurer of the Clarion County Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Alcorn was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award of Lions International. He enjoyed attending the men's prayer breakfast on Thursday mornings. He got the most enjoyment out of talking and sharing with his family and friends. He was a friend to anyone he met and a helping hand to anyone in need. Mr. Alcorn was known by many names including Chuck, Dale, George, Digger, Charlie and Chauncey. He was affectionately known as "Bup" by the people who knew him best. He was married Oct. 6, 1938, to the former Mary Elizabeth Spangler, and she survives. In addition to his wife of 66 years, he is survived by a daughter, Ethel G. Bullers of Hawthorn; three grandchildren, Candice Dale Powell and her husband, Donald, of Ringgold, Bradley Alcorn Bullers and his wife, Lori, of Hawthorn, and Tracy Lynn Franklin and her husband, David, of Punxsutawney; and five great-grandchildren, Courtney and Greg Bullers, Taylor and Jordyn Powell and Andrew Franklin. Along with his parents, Mr. Alcorn was preceded in death by four brothers, Daniel, Ernest, Mervin and Harry Alcorn; and his son-in-law, Bruce Bullers. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Church of God, New Bethlehem. Interment will be in Hawthorn Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to any of the local churches, Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Department, the New Bethlehem Library or a charity of choice. Earl R. Brosius Earl R. Brosius, 86, of Old Knox Road, Ashland Township, Knox, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at his home after a brief illness. Born June 18, 1918, in Heathville, Jefferson County, he was the son of John W. and Alda M. Reitz Brosius. Mr. Brosius was a U. S. Army veteran serving as a sergeant during World War II with the 203rd Field Artillery in Europe at the Battle of the Bulge. He served from February 1942 to October 1945 and received four Silver Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by Owens Illinois glass plant in Clarion and retired after 41 years as a tank foreman. Mr. Brosius was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Owens Illinois and was also a life member of the Pennsylvania chapter of Whitetails Unlimited. In his earlier years he enjoyed coon hunting and bowling. He also enjoyed golf and watching sports on television. He had a hobby of horses and farming and enjoyed hunting. He was married to Louise S. Kelley, Oct. 28, 1942, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1980. He is survived by two sons, Richard D. "Bear" Brosius of Knox and Brian Brosius and his wife, Valerie, of Clarion; two grandchildren, Bethany and Jason Brosius, both of Clarion; three brothers, Charles E. Brosius and his wife, Janet, of Corsica, Kenneth R. Brosius and his wife, Joyce, of Knox, and Kermit F. Brosius and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Leeper; and one brother-in-law, Kenneth D. Kelley and his wife, Norma, of Oil City. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and James Brosius; and three sisters, Kathryn Silvis, Betty Brosius and Irma Jean Rhoades. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Ohio and Penn Streets, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery in North Washington. Inis M. Gates Inis M. Gates, 88, of 35 Burns Road, Sligo, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo after a short illness. Born Jan. 16, 1916, in Toby Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Sarah C. Greenawalt Saylor. Mrs. Gates was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and working word-search puzzles. She was married Jan. 13, 1935, to Paul R. Gates, who died Nov. 16, 1995. Mrs. Gates is survived by a daughter, Phyllis J. Greenawalt of Sligo; a son, Richard Gates and his wife, Boneta, of Sligo; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gates was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Janet Carol; three sisters, Ruth and Mildred Myers and Adda McElhaney; and six brothers, Thomas, James, John, Arnold, Wilbur and Harry Saylor. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Colin Cook, pastor of New Hope Church of God, Clarion, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggest memorial donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Helen Louise Harrison Helen Louise Harrison, 71, of Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill, Fla. Born July 24, 1933, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Charles Caldwell and Helen G. Detrick Beveridge. Mrs. Harrison was in food service and worked as a kitchen manager for 21 years for the state of New Jersey. She was a member of the Moose, Eagles and VFW clubs. She was married Sept. 23, 1950, in Clarion, to Kenneth W. Harrison, who preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1979. Mrs. Harrison is survived by a son, Kenneth Harrison and his wife, Stacey, of Edison, N.J.; a daughter, Mary Helen Brandis and her husband, Paul, of Spring Hill, Fla.; seven brothers, Charles Beveridge and his wife, Evelyn, of Clarion, Dan Beveridge and his wife, Connie, of Arizona, Howard Beveridge and his wife, Jeannie, of New York, Tom Beveridge and his wife, Prudy, of Maryland, Bill Beveridge and his wife, Pauline, of Strattanville, Jim Beveridge and his wife, Sherry, of Corsica, and Dick Beveridge and his wife, Gloria, of Clarion; one sister, Mary Perry and her husband, Gary, of Clarion; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a companion, Ray Sanderford. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in New Rehobeth Cemetery. James W. Hinderliter James W. Hinderliter, 82, of Mayport RD 2, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, following a brief illness. Born May 24, 1922, in Jefferson County, he was the son of Carl and Texas Minich Hinderliter. Mr. Hinderliter was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany during World War II. He was the owner and operator of Hinderliter Trucking in North Freedom for 50 years. Mr. Hinderliter was a member of North Freedom United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing and feeding animals. He was married June 3, 1988, in North Freedom, to the former Mary Wiant, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, J. Wade Hinderliter and his wife, Sharon, of Mayport; a daughter, Gail Beatty of Mayport; two stepchildren, Helen Reed of Mayport and Robert Rickard and his wife, Earla, of Marienville; five grandchildren, Stacey Travis of Summerville, Michelle Kunselman of Fairmount City, Chris Lettie of Pittsburgh, Dustin Lettie of Mayport and Courtney Lettie of Washington; four step-grandchildren, Terry and Tracey Reed of Mayport, Randy Rickard of Shippenville and Ryan Rickard of Hawthorn; six great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hinderliter was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Ferringer Hinderliter, who died March 1, 1982; a sister, Lois Smith; a half-brother, Mead Hinderliter; and a great-grandson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joan Rousseaux, pastor of North Freedom United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in North Freedom Cemetery, Jefferson County. The Rev. Michael J. McKeown The Rev. Michael J. McKeown, 56, of 22975 Titusville Road, Titusville, died at 11:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Titusville Area Hospital. Born Dec. 21, 1948, at Fairhope, Ala., he was the son of David and India Prince McKeown. Rev. McKeown attended Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, Okla. He was the pastor of Hilltop Christian Fellowship Church in Pleasantville. He was previously employed by Pennzoil and Wolf's Head as a plant manager for 18 years. He had also driven for Regal Services of Ripley, N.Y. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking. Rev. McKeown was married Dec. 28, 1968, in Titusville, to the former Sharon K. Holtz, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents of Titusville; two sons, Michael McKeown and his wife, Michelle, of Binghamton, N.Y., and Marc McKeown and his wife, Lisa, of Dempseytown; four grandchildren, Gabriel, London, Arial and Cameron McKeown; his father-in-law, George Holtz of Titusville; his sister-in-law, Dian McKeown of Hydetown; and two nephews, David and Aaron McKeown. He was preceded in death by a brother, David C. McKeown. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Holtz, brother-in-law of Rev. McKeown and pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Cleveland, Miss., officiating. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Hilltop Christian Fellowship Church, North Main Street, Pleasantville 16341. Ethel E. Nellis Ethel E. Nellis, 83, of 1293 Grandview Road, Oil City, died at 4:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Beverly Health Care- Oil City. Born Nov. 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Hugh B. and Ethel Patterson Graham. She was a resident of the Oil City area all her life and graduated in 1939 from Oil City High School. Mrs. Nellis was employed by W.T. Grant Co., Loblaws and retired from Jamesway after 14 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Reno United Methodist Church and Reno United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the Salvation Army and Reno Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. Nellis was married April 11, 1940, to Jerry E. Nellis Sr., who preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1995. Her survivors include a son, Jerry Nellis and his wife, Suzette, of Oil City; a daughter, Judith Flickner of Central City; five sisters, Marion Hagen and her husband, William, of Grafton, Ohio, Joan Slater and her husband, Lloyd W., of Columbus, Ga.; Susanne Williams and her husband, Larry, of Huston, Pa., Judith Fleckenstien and her husband, David, of Oil City, and Dorothy Stiller of Oil City; a brother, Donald Graham and his wife, Rose, of Pittsburgh; and six grandchildren, Kim Palanes and her husband, Alan, of Freedens, Kelly Maddy and her husband, Sam, of Cairnbrook, Rick Flickner of Windber, Rhonda Chappell of North Huntingdon, Michael Nellis and his wife, Kathy, of Clovis, N.M., and Amy Still and her husband, Jim, of New Oxford. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Adam and Eric Maddy of Cairnbrook, Cassidy Chappell of North Huntingdon, Rachel and Michael Nellis of Clovis and Haley and Jack Still of New Oxford; a sister-in-law, Audine Nellis of Seneca; a brother-in-law, Fred Adams of Reno; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Nellis was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Graham. Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bonnie King, pastor of Reno United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Reno United Methodist Church, the Oil City Library or a charity of one's choice. Lena Lavina Moore Newell Lena Lavina Moore Newell, 87, of 1004 Grandview Road, Oil City, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 9, 1917, at German Hill in the Tionesta area, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Maude Alabaugh Moore. Mrs. Newell lived in the Oil City area most of her life and was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School. She began her working career at the Corner Restaurant in Tionesta and rode the train from Oil City to Tionesta each week. During the week, she stayed with her uncle and aunt, Archie and Lena Hepler, whom she was named after. She later worked for GTE for more than 15 years and retired in 1980. For years, Mrs. Newell was active in the Oil City Salvation Army and held several offices in the Ladies Home League and the Girl Scouts. Along with her husband, she was very active in the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and held several offices while residing in the Dempseytown area. She also enjoyed playing bingo. She was married April 30, 1940, to Chester E. Newell, and he survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Darrell Newell and his wife, Katie, of Cooperstown, and Ronald Newell and his wife, Judy, of Greencastle; two brothers, Allen "Junior" Moore of Arizona and Claude Moore of Oil City; three sisters, Wilda Lynn of Titusville, Deloris Hollowell of Alabama and Phyllis Lindsey of Warren; four grandchildren, Darlene Newell of Cooperstown, Lisa Garrison and her husband, Rob, of Chambersburg, Brian Newell and his wife, Amy, of Mercersburg, and Todd Newell of Greencastle; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Newell of Mercersburg and Brody Garrison of Chambersburg. Mrs. Newell was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Moore. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral with retired Salvation Army Major Paul Downing, assisted by Major Sue Foley of the Oil City Salvation Army, officiating. Interment will be in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. William H. Ross William H. Ross, 75, of Jackson, Mich., died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at his home. He was a 1947 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Among his survivors are his wife, Beverly; a brother, Paul, of Colorado; and a sister, Mary Lou Ross Rogers, of Oil City.

The Derrick, Friday, October 22, 2004: Charles D. Alcorn, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn Earl R. Brosius, Old Knox Road, Knox Stacie Hunter Ganoe, Oil City Helen Louise Harrison, Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion Charles Henry Heasley, Hinsdale, Ill., formerly of Oil City Jack A. Henry, Warren Charles D. Alcorn Charles D. Alcorn, 85, of 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Alcorn spent the past 58 years as a funeral director in Hawthorn. The Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Earl R. Brosius Earl R. Brosius, 86, of Old Knox Road, Knox, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2004, at his home. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Knox, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Stacie Hunter Ganoe Stacie Hunter Ganoe, 38, of Oil City, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004. Born April 24, 1966, she was the daughter of Toni Ann Hunter of West Hickory and the late Burl "Bid" Hunter. She lived and loved life fully. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are one daughter, Krystal Renee Ganoe; one sister, Nancie Hunter; her lifelong companion, Brian Sherman; and her extended family, Bud, Debra Sue, Dustin and Cory Ganoe. A private memorial service will honor her life. The Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home, Tionesta, is in charge of arrangements. Helen Louise Harrison Helen Louise Harrison, 71, of Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill, Fla. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Charles Henry Heasley Charles Henry Heasley, 80, of Hinsdale, Ill., formerly of Oil City, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. Born Feb. 1, 1924, in Oil City, he was the son of Clyde and Agnes Heasley. Mr. Heasley was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater with the First Army, 153rd Field Artillery. He was a former executive of Henry Crown & Co. and Prussian-Schloss, Inc. Surviving are his wife, the former Carolyn Clinger; five children, Marsha Heasley of McAlester, Okla., Kathleen Okmark and husband, Gannar, of Minooka, Ill., Janice Heinemann and husband, Mike, of Clarendon Hills, Ill., Charles Henry Heasley and wife, Arleen, of Darien, Ill., and Jean Heasley and husband, William Kalafut, of Westmont, Ill.; and 12 grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, John "Jack" Heasley and wife, Mary, of Charlottesville, Va., and Joseph Heasley and wife, Betty, of Fairborn, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Heasley was preceded in death by his brother, James Heasley. Services were private. Jack A. Henry Jack A. Henry, 79, of 1906 Penn Ave. E., Warren, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 21, 1924, in Sligo, he was the son of Gilbert Henry Sr. and Ressie Guntrum Henry. Mr. Henry served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion. He was a supervisor at Warren State Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1977. Mr. Henry was instrumental in starting the union and credit union for Warren State Hospital, and he served on the fund-raising committee for the building of the Interfaith Chapel. He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Lee Lewis, whom he married April 12, 1946, in Martinsburg, W.Va. Also surviving are two sons, Robert Henry of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and David Henry of New Port Richey, Fla.; three daughters, Elizabeth Henry of Mansfield, Mrs. William (Judith) Smith of Sugar Hill, Ga., and Mrs. Peter (Donna) Henry-Murphy of Tampa, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Robert Henry and Gilbert R. Henry Jr.; four sisters, Dorothy Faust, Dolores Fowler, Norma Lewis and Shirley Hoover; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday in the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home Inc., 1003 Penn Ave. E., Warren. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Nancy Shute, pastor of the First Salem United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Duk Hee Han, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church, co-officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Warren County or the Warren County Humane Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Custer, Custard, Williams, Delp? Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/589 Message Board Post: Looking for information on the Thomas Miles Custer family. His daughter Julia A. Custer married my grandfathers brother, Frank J. Williams. This couple married in Wetzel Co, WV. Did this family move to WV? Would like to know what happen to this family after 1880. The last time I was able to track them. There was an Aunt living in there household by the name of Eliza Delp. Was Thomas's mother a Delp? Any information may help. Thanks

The Derrick, Thursday, October 21, 2004: Dennis P. "Pork" Kightlinger, Steelton, formerly of Polk Rayma Jean Donine McGregor, Mayport Harriet C. Spezialy, 1130 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown Jane K. Wenner, Clarion Paul T. Wilson, Mercer, formerly of Greenville Elizabeth M. "Betty" "Beachie" Winger, 7 E. Second St., Oil City Edith Beals, getting it right Dennis P. 'Pork' Kightlinger Dennis P. "Pork" Kightlinger, 53, of 384 S. Second St., Steelton, formerly of Polk, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in the emergency room of Harrisburg Hospital. Mr. Kightlinger was a truck driver for Kemp's Foods in Lancaster. He was a member of Teamsters Local 771 in Lancaster. He also was a member of Polk Volunteer Fire Department and Polk Borough Police Department. Surviving are his wife, Victoria L. Clark Kightlinger; and a daughter, Chelsea A. Kightlinger and stepdaughter, Alisha M. Zeiders, both at home. He also is survived by two brothers, Charles Kightlinger of Sandy Lake and Kenneth Kightlinger of Plato, Mo.; and four sisters, Mary Jane Kightlinger, Penny Adams and Cindy Cassida, all of Polk, and Rose Myers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second St., Steelton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Kightlinger officiating. Interment will be in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Capital Region Division, 1517 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, 17011; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Central Pennsylvania, 2209 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 18, Harrisburg, 17112. Rayma Jean Donine McGregor Rayma Jean Donine McGregor, 62, of Mayport, died in the early morning hours Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, after a 10-year battle with scleraderma. Born Aug. 8, 1942, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Emanuel and Rose V. Bertie Donini. She was a 1960 graduate of Redbank Valley School District, New Bethlehem. Mrs. McGregor was a legal secretary for 41 years, starting with the Robert B. Filson Law Office which later became the law office of Green & Bish and then Attorney Gerald Bish, all of New Bethlehem. After the death of Attorney Gerald Bish, she assisted in the transition, which led to the law offices of Attorney Scott Allen. She retired in December 2001. She was a member of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Mrs. McGregor loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed gardening. She was an avid golfer. She was married in New Bethlehem June 6, 1964, to William Ellsworth McGregor, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Flora Shick of New Bethlehem; a brother, Richard Donine and wife, Gale, of Mayport; numerous nieces and nephews; and a "special sister," Paulette Schultz. Mrs. McGregor was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Erma Sterner and Edith Gahagan; and one brother, Arthur Donine. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Donald Hamilton, pastor of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in New Bethlehem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242, or to the Scleraderma Foundation. Harriet C. Spezialy Harriet C. Spezialy, 66, of 1103 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown, died at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 11, 1938, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Arthur Donald and Gladys Zerbe Phenicie. Mrs. Spezialy was a homemaker and attended Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church in Franklin. She was married Nov. 28, 1964, to Andrew J. Spezialy, who died in 1989. Surviving are four children, Michael Spezialy of Las Vegas, Nev., Frank Spezialy of Crawford, Ala., Michele Gilmartin and husband, Mike, of Columbus, Ga., and Anna Teixeira and husband, Kenneth, of Memphis, Tenn.; and 13 grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Charles R. Phenicie and wife, Jolene, of Dothan, Ala., and Gerald Phenicie and wife, Pat, of Clarkston, Mich.; and four sisters, Mary E. Armstrong and Lucy Seefried and husband, John, all of Franklin, Viola M. Kaltenbaugh and husband, John, of Sandy Lake, and Jane Kiskadden and husband, Bert, of Cooperstown. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Spezialy was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Phenicie. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church with the Rev. Gary Small, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials may be made to the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, Franklin, 16323. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. Jane K. Wenner Jane K. Wenner of Clarion died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, after a brief illness. Born in Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Thomas R. and Emma W. Kellett. She was a graduate of Clarion Area High School. Mrs. Wenner worked first at Owens-Illinois. Her love for children led her to employment at the Clarion Area High School cafeteria, the Clarion Free Public Library and as a crossing guard for Clarion Area Elementary School. She greatly enjoyed people and spent much time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She attended a monthly luncheon with her high school classmates who exchanged stories about the changes in Clarion over the years. She also enjoyed sitting on her front porch, watching and feeding the birds and visiting with neighbors. Mrs. Wenner was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Donald E. Wenner, who died in 1961. Surviving are two children, Brenda W. Aravich and husband, Tom, of DuBois, and Thomas A. Wenner and wife, Delores, of Clarion; and four grandsons, Jason Wenner and wife, Amy, of Columbia, Md., Matthew Wenner of Clarion and Adam Aravich and David Aravich, both of DuBois. Mrs. Wenner was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Wayne Kellett. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. Kirk Orr officiating. Friends will be received in the chapel of the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Permanent Memorial Endowment Fund of the First Presbyterian Church or to Clarion Free Library. Paul T. Wilson Paul T. Wilson, 60, of Woodland Place, Mercer, Coolspring Township, formerly of Greenville, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Sharon Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Born July 28, 1944, in Greenville, he was the son of Robert C. and Betty Hans Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Greenville High School. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1962 to 1965, stationed in Germany. Mr. Wilson was employed for eight years as an electronic technician by the Naval Underwater System Center in Newport, R.I. He previously owned and operated Wilson's TV & Appliance in Franklin and worked as a electronic technician for Cooper & Reiber in Greenville. Mr. Wilson enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Protestant. He previously was married to Polly Nelson Wilson, who survives in Greenville, along with a daughter, Carrie Wilson of Fredonia, and a son, Christian J. Wilson of Swansea, Mass.; his mother, Betty Wilson, and a brother, Robert W. Wilson, both of Largo, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father. Private calling hours will be observed. Private funeral and committal services will be held Friday in the Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville. The Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor of the Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Vienna, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be e-mailed to ljfh@pathway.net. Elizabeth M. "Betty" "Beachie" Winger Elizabeth M. "Betty" "Beachie" Winger, 74, of 7 E. Second St., Oil City, formerly of 326 Emerald St., died at 2:27 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 12, 1929, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Caroline Trzpis Martyna. She attended the Assumption B.V.M. Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Winger had worked for many years at the Pulaski Club. She had been a cafeteria volunteer for many years at Venango Christian High School. Mrs. Winger was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church, the Pulaski Club and the PNA. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, music and playing bingo. Mrs. Winger was married in the Assumption Church Nov. 14, 1948, to Paul R. Winger, who died Nov. 19, 1996. They were married by the late Father Joseph Pol. Surviving are three children, Deborah Mitchell and husband, Michael, and Kevin Winger, all of Oil City, and Gregory Winger and wife, Rita, of Dempseytown; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Winger was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, David Winger, age 6, who died Sept. 27, 1957; three sisters, Stella Cornwell, Mary Maziarz and Josephine Kukla; and three brothers, Leo, John and Casimir Martyna. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Assumption Church with the Rev. John Neff presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Assumption Church Building Fund, St. Stephen School Endowment Fund or to the Music Ministry for the combined choirs, in care of Susan Drelick, 814 Allegheny Ave., Oil City, 16301. Getting it right Edith Geraldine Shannon Beals - Edith Geraldine Shannon Beals, 97, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville, formerly of Emlenton, died Sunday, Oct. 17, at Wesbury. Memorial donations may be made to the Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, 16335.

Found a John Ludwig married Susan Ruth Evans, daughter of Abner Thomas Evans and Sarah Kukns on my index. They had two children: John Evans Ludwig and Susan Ludwig, both still alive. Perhaps some Evans and Barnhart researchers will contact you with more information. Pearl in California villaverla@msn.com 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/588 Message Board Post: Looking for the descendants/family of Frank and Jennie Ludwick from East Brady. Their children are John , Eleanor, Louise and Marion. Frank's sister Hulda Ludwick lived with them until her death in 1944. Hulda and Frank are my husband's great aunt and great uncle. ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== Visit the Newly updated CLARION County, PA USGen website! http://www.pa-roots.com/~clarion/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish.

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The Derrick, Wednesday, October 20, 2004: Nannette R. Bonnett, Route 68, Clarion Agnes "Aggie" Baker Crandall, Bozeman, Mont., formerly of Lucinda Mary Lucille Nulph, Youngsville, formerly of Irvine Mary Gertrude "Murph" Perkins, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Oil City Mary E. "Betty" Shakley, Parker Lois Frances Walter, Chestnut Street., Rimersburg Elizabeth "Betty" Winger, 7 E. Second St., formerly of 326 Emerald St., Oil City Nannette R. Bonnett Nannette R. Bonnett, 46, of Route 68, Clarion, Monroe Township, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo. She died of Mitrochrondial Muscle Disease. Born Oct. 5, 1958, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Nancy Heffner Barnett of Knox. She was a 1976 graduate of Keystone High School, Knox, and also graduated from Clarion University with a degree in teaching. She was fluent in Spanish and French. Mrs. Bonnett was a substitute teacher for the Clarion and Keystone school districts. She also worked for 10 years at the Owens-Illinois glass factory. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Reidsburg. Mrs. Bonnett was married Aug. 12, 1978, to Terry J. Bonnett, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Nicholas Bonnett and wife, Stacey, of Warrenton, Va.; her parents; and one sister, Kendra LeMaster and husband, Jeff, of Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy D. Fetzer; and her grandmother, Ruth Heffner. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Cummings officiating. Interment will be in Reidsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the VNA Hospice of Knox. Agnes 'Aggie' Baker Crandall Agnes "Aggie" Baker Crandall, 69, of Bozeman, Mont., formerly of Lucinda, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, after a short battle with ovarian cancer. She accepted her fate with dignity, grace and a healthy dose of humor. Born Dec. 29, 1934, in Arthurs, she was the daughter of Joseph and Regina Baker. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School, Lucinda, and Duff Business College, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Crandall worked for the U.S. Navy Department from 1954-1960 in Washington, D.C., where she met and married her late husband, Hugh Crandall. She worked as a naturalist for many national parks, including Shenandoah and Yellowstone. Surviving are her stepson, Scott Crandall and wife, Alicia, of Gaithersburg, Md.; three brothers, Albinus Baker of Shippenville, Joseph Baker and wife, Mary, of Lucinda, and Edward Baker and wife, Irene, of Strattanville; and four sisters, Vera Jasperse and husband, Roger, of Greencastle, Jeanne Baker Kurtzhal of Cumming, Ga., Lucy Baker Grady of Minot Air Force Base, N.D., and Annette Minich and husband, Ralph, of Fairmount City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Crandall was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Baker Meehan; and two brothers, Kenneth Baker and Bernard Baker. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Bozeman. Interment was in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman. Memorials may be made to Bangtail Dog Rescue, 13160 Skunk Creed Road, Bozeman, Mont.; Stafford Animal Shelter, 3 Boulder Business Park Road, Livingston, Mont., 59047; or Hospice. Mary Lucille Nulph Mary Lucille Nulph, 82, formerly of Irvine, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in the Rouse-Warren County Home, Youngsville, where she had been a resident. Born July 26,1922,she was the daughter of Harry Baker and Laura Alfred Wing. She was a 1940 graduate of Clarion High School. Mrs. Nulph was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church and the WSCS at the Methodist church in Irvine. She enjoyed singing, being in the choir, playing the piano and embroidering. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Betty) Sanford of Youngsville; a son, Russell Leigh Nulph of Bunnell, Fla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. She also is survived by a sister, Ms. Morris (Pearl) Heeter of Clarion; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nulph was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne Carlson; a brother, Clifford Wing; a sister, Ruby Ransom; and two infant brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the McKinney Funeral Home Inc. in Youngsville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Dr. Donald Russell, pastor of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Youngsville, officiating. Interment will be in Highlands Cemetery, Elk County. The family suggests memorials be made to the EUM Church or to the Rouse-Warren County Home. The guest book can be signed online at www.mckinneyfuneral.com. Mary Gertrude "Murph" Perkins Mary Gertrude "Murph" Perkins, 62, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Mease Countryside Hospital at Safety Harbor, Fla., after a short battle with bone cancer. Born Feb. 21, 1942, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Jack and Gertrude Huefner Frawley. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Joseph High School and graduated from Mercyhurst College, Erie, with a degree in teaching. Mrs. Perkins recently retired from the Pinellas County School System after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Pinellas County Teachers Association. Surviving are one son, Mitchell Scott Perkins of Clearwater, Fla.; and a daughter, Beth Perkins of Safety Harbor, Fla. She also is survived by five brothers and sisters, Joan Butiste Phalen of Palm Harbor, John S. Frawley of Millington, Tenn., Thomas J. Frawley of Oak Ridge, N.J., Barbara Davison Crudo of Oil City and Arthur J. Frawley of Hollywood, Fla.; two aunts, Margaret Frawley Flis of Oil City and Ruth Huefner Calhoun of Greenville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Maria; and a brother, William E. Frawley. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Following services at church, the family will continue to receive friends the rest of the day at the home of Barb and Frank Crudo, 13 Greenwood Drive, Oil City. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary E. 'Betty' Shakley Mary E. "Betty" Shakley, 80, of Parker, wife of Dean Shakley, the former longtime mayor of Parker, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an eight-month illness. Mrs. Shakley was among the first group of patients transferred on the opening day to the new hospital, UPMC Northwest at Seneca. Born March 27, 1924, in Bruin, Butler County, she was the daughter of Henry C. and Frances Zagst Rose. During and after World War II, Mrs. Shakley was employed by the former Knox Glass Corp. in Parker. Later, she was employed by W.A. Moyer & Sons Level Works in Parker until the plant closed in the early 1980s. Mrs. Shakley was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Parker. She was a longtime active member of the Altar-Rosary Society as well as chairwoman of the mercy dinners for many years. Along with her two daughters, Mrs. Shakley was instrumental in the operation of the food bank in the Parker Community Building until recent months when ill health prevented her participation. Mrs. Shakley was a member and past treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary of Parker City Volunteer Fire Department. She also was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Parker VFW Post No. 7073. She enjoyed growing beautiful flower gardens, nurturing potted floral plants and collecting any type of religious figurines. Mrs. Shakley first was married in 1943 to James Floyd "Curt" Sproull, who died in 1956. She then was married in 1963 to Dean R. Shakley, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Deana L. Shakley at home; one stepdaughter, Pam Olama of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, James Sproull of Richmond, Va., and Robert "Skip" Sproull of Kennesaw, Ga.; eight grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Grace Zambo of Elizabeth Township; one brother, Ronald Rose of Upper St. Clair; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Anne Ace, Aug. 18, 2001; and two brothers, William and Robert Rose. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Parker. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. Lois Frances Walter Lois Frances Walter, 81, of Chestnut Street, Rimersburg, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an illness. Born July 10, 1923, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Theodore H. and Mabel Ellen Craig Spare. She was a 1940 graduate of Sligo High School. Mrs. Walter had been employed at Owens-Illinois in Clarion and at Eccles Nursery and the Archway cookie plant, both in Rimersburg. She was affiliated with the Jerusalem Evangelical and Reformed Church in Rimersburg. Mrs. Walter enjoyed gardening and baking. She was married Feb. 15, 1947, to Ivan Kenneth Walter, who died Oct. 18, 1966. They were married by Rev. Leguear in the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Rimersburg. Surviving are a son and his wife, Kenneth J. and Julia Walter of Dover; a daughter, Susan Painter of Rimersburg; four grandchildren, Bradley Walter and wife, Marissa, of Pittston, Todd Walter and wife, Katie, of York, and Tyler Painter and Toby Painter, both of Rimersburg; and two great-grandchildren, Kristen Walter of Pittston and Emily Walter of York. She also is survived by a sister, Betty Bowser and husband, Gerald, of Grove City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Walter was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Craig Spare; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Smith. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James M. Eaton, pastor of Rimersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Elizabeth 'Betty' Winger Elizabeth "Betty" Winger, 74, of 7 E. Second St., Oil City, formerly of 326 Emerald St., Oil City, died at 2:27 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1244 Message Board Post: My name is Joel Parker Phillips I recently found out my father was Joel Parker. My mother was Eleanor Hermann, a nurse who owned a nursing school in Pennsylvania. I was born in Philadelphia Pa on Feb 15 1952. Anyone who has information on Joel Parker in Pa please let me know. thank you

The Derrick, Monday, October 18, 2004: Fred H. "Fritz" Baumcratz, Camp Hill, formerly of Lucinda Steven L. Burt, 1105 Elm St., Franklin James Gale Cobbett, Fisher Marie E. Droddy, Route 66, Lucinda Mary C. Graffius, Vowinckel John H. Hanna Sr., 455 Meadow Road, Seneca George E. and Myrtis K. Mohr, 318 W. Fifth St., Oil City Arthur L. Murphy, 210 Petroleum St., Oil City Charles Walter Shaw Sr., 620 10th St., Franklin Jack O. Smathers, Tylersburg Hazel Marie Wetzel, Knox RD Betty R. Winger, 1582 Barkeyville Road, Grove City Fred H. "Fritz Baumcratz Fred H. "Fritz" Baumcratz, 89, formerly of Lucinda, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 16, 2004, in Camp Hill Care Center, Camp Hill. Born June 24, 1915, in Lucinda, he was the son of John C. and Catherine Lander Baumcratz. Mr. Baumcratz worked at Owens-Illinois in Clarion. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda and St. Joseph Church in Mechanicsburg. Mr. Baumcratz also was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4216 in Lucinda. He was married June 16, 1937, to the former Gertrude C. Black, who died Jan. 19, 1986. Surviving are a daughter, Joan M. Beary of Mechanicsburg; a daughter-in-law, Virginia Baumcratz of Lucinda; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Edward Baumcratz of Lucinda; a sister, Philomena "Minnie' Wolbert of Lucinda; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Baumcratz was preceded in death by a son, James H. Baumcratz; a sister, Dorothy Baumcratz; and two brothers, Robert and Leonard Baumcratz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, with the Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Building Fund, 300 E. Keller St., Mechanicsburg, 17055, or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice. Steven L. Burt Steven L. Burt, 46, of 1105 Elm St., Franklin, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born April 29, 1958, in Oil City, he was the son of Glenn L. and Norma Fay Proper Burt. Mr. Burt worked as a clerk at Dairy Queen in Franklin. He was a member of the Four Square Church of the Living God, Franklin. Mr. Burt was an organ tissue eye donor. He enjoyed baking, pets, especially birds, plants and history. Surviving are his companion, Lisa Krizon of Franklin; three children, Nathaniel Burt and Zanah Burt, both of Franklin, and Lydia Moser and husband, Jeremy, of Oil City; a stepdaughter, Victoria Krizon of Franklin; and one grandchild, Eli Moser of Oil City. He also is survived by a brother, Randy Burt of Franklin; and four sisters, Glenda Songer of Cooperstown, Marla Burt of Glenco, Ky., Rita Firster and husband, Robert Jr., of Pleasantville and Lisa Pyle and husband, Darren, of Warsaw, N.Y.; five nephews; five nieces, two great-nieces and two great-nephews. Mr. Burt was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Murray, pastor of the Four Square Church of the Living God, officiating. Memorials may be made to Lydia C. Moser, 48 W. Fourth St., Fourth Floor, Oil City, 16301. James Gale Cobbett James Gale Cobbett, 73, of Fisher, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at his home. Born March 8, 1931, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Clinton and Tressa Mortimer Cobbett. Mr. Cobbett served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He retired as manager at Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio. For the past six years, Mr. Cobbett was roadmaster for Millcreek Township, Clarion County. Mr. Cobbett was married in Carson City, Nev., April 3, 1953, to Maude Lucy Claque, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Clint Cobbett and wife, Debbie, of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Rena) Hamilton and Mrs. Mike (Kathy) Kent, all of Canton, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Loren, Justin, Karl, Katie, Hannah, Jared and Caleb. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cobbett was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Lehner and Helen Latshaw; and two brothers, Deane Corbett and Fred Cobbett. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Hills Memorial Garden in Canton, Ohio, with interment following there. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association, 305 Main St., P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Marie E. Droddy Marie E. Droddy, 79, of Route 66, Lucinda, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2004, at her home after an extended illness. Born July 21, 1925, in Lucinda, she was the daughter of Jacob and Ida Fasenmyer Zacherl. Mrs. Droddy graduated from Clarion High School and attended two years of business school in Warren. She worked at Moore Funeral Home in Leeper, New Process in Warren, J.C. Penney in Clarion and the State Highway Department in Clarion. Most recently Mrs. Droddy was a housewife who enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, baking and feeding the birds. She was an avid Pirates, Steelers and Penguins fan. Mrs. Droddy was married in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, Sept. 21, 1948, to Clarence Ray Droddy, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Mary Anne Clevenger and husband, Richard, of Philippi, W.Va., Rose Ellen Droddy, Joseph Henry Droddy and wife, Norma, and Dennis James Droddy and wife, Marilyn, all of Oil City, and Vincent Arthur Droddy and wife, Sara, of Kittanning; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Cyril Zacherl and wife, Vivian, of Huefner and Clair Zacherl and wife, Ethel, of New Port Richey, Fla. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Droddy was preceded in death by a brother, James; two infant sisters, Virginia and Geraldine; and an infant granddaughter, Mary Alice Shoaff. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, with the Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program or to St. Joseph Church, Lucinda. Mary C. Graffius Mary C. Graffius, 86, of Vowinckel, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 29, 1917, in Logansport, she was the daughter of John and Elsie Dunmire Caldwell. Mrs. Graffius was a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church and throughout her life, she was a committed, active church member. In her earlier years, she participated in a variety of civic and social organizations. She was a housewife and an intelligent well-spoken woman who was a voracious reader and reveled in the love of and for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Graffius was married Oct. 3, 1942, to George E. Graffius, who died Feb. 15, 1989. Surviving are a son, William Howard Graffius and wife, Beverly, of Gearhart, Ore.; nine grandchildren, George Edward Graffius III, Donald Martin Graffius, Julia Susanne Bilskie, Patrick Matthew Graffius, D'Arcy Ann Yerace, Megan Elizabeth Graffius, William Stuart Trafford Graffius, Graham Nightbear Fee and Willow Marie Fee; and seven great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Sara Thompson of McKees Rocks. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Graffius was preceded in death by a son, George Edward Graffius Jr.; two brothers, Chuck and Tom Caldwell; and three sisters, Helen Butler, Anne "Doll" Graffius and Hattie Trafford. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor of the Greenwood United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to the Greenwood United Methodist Church. John H. Hanna Sr. John H. Hanna Sr., 72, of 455 Meadow Road, Seneca, died at 12:54 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 23, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of Jesse and Virginia Proper Hanna. Mr. Hanna graduated in 1950 from Cranberry High School and then worked at the glass plant. He attended several computer schools. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and served for 20 years. He was discharged in 1972 at March Air Force Base in Riverside, Calif. After his discharge, Mr. Hanna worked for Conair until 1987. Mr. Hanna enjoyed fishing and hunting, was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan, enjoyed watching sports on television and going to comedy shows and musicals. On Jan. 15, 1974, he married the former Sandra Lee Watson, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, John H. Hanna Jr. of Arizona, William R. Porath Jr. of Seneca and Donald J. Porath of Oil City; three daughters, Mrs. Bradley (Paulinda) Davidson of Georgia, Mishelle R. Fletcher of Saltsburg and Tina L. Bickel of Erie; and seven grandchildren, Jeremy Davidson stationed in Iraq, Tim Davidson and Keri Davidson of Georgia, Jami Porath of Titusville, Chad Fletcher of Oil City, Angel L. Kase of Eastlake, Ohio, and Joshua J. Bickel of Erie. He also is survived by two brothers, James R. Hanna and wife, Florence, of Seneca and Paul E. Hanna and wife, Alice, of Titusville; and three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Nancy) Ewing of Pleasantville, Mrs. Keith (Bonnie) Maynard of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Carbaugh of Seneca; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Allen Hanna, and a daughter, Karen L. Hanna. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Sterling, pastor of the Atlantic Community Church in Meadville, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. George E. and Myrtus K. Mohr George E. Mohr, 88, of 318 W. Fifth St., Oil City, died as the result of an automobile accident Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, along Route 8 near the Pepsi Bottling facility. Born Jan. 8, 1916, in Burma, he was the son of Charles F. and Aurie L. Prentise Mohr. Mr. Mohr was a 1934 graduate of Oil City High School, then graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and received his master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He had worked for National Transit from 1937 to 1944 and Worthington from 1945 to 1947. In 1951 he started teaching for the Oil City School District and retired in 1979 as the department head of the Business Education Department. Mr. Mohr was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Oil City Lions Club, Oil City Lodge No. 710, F. & A.M., Venango Lodge of Perfection, New Castle Consistory, Zem Zem Shrine, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, the Venango Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and Meals-on-Wheels. On June 25, 1944, he married the former Myrtis Karle, who also died in the same accident. Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Anne Mohr of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, John M. Mohr of Union City; and a sister, Nancy McDowell of Reno. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Mohr was preceded in death by a sister, Yoma M. Yahner; a brother, Homer E. "Ted" Mohr; and a half brother, Robert Mohr. Myrtis Karle Mohr Myrtis Karle Mohr, 83, of 318 W. Fifth St., Oil City, died as a result of an automobile accident Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, on Route 8 near the Pepsi plant. Born March 15, 1921, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of George P. and Verna Irene Geiger Karle. Mrs. Mohr graduated in 1938 from Arnold High School and from Indiana State Teachers College. She taught at Stoneboro, the Barstow School for Girls, Rocky Grove School and retired after 26 years from the Cranberry School District as the department head of home economics. Mrs. Mohr was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Hope Circle of the church. She also belonged to the American Association of University Women, Order of Eastern Star, YWCA and Belles Lettres Club and was a past president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees of Venango County. Surviving are a daughter Melissa Anne Mohr of Minneapolis, Minn.; and a brother, George P. Karle Jr. of Miami, Fla. Mrs. Mohr was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, whom she married June 25, 1944. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. A memorial service for Mr. and Mrs. Mohr will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce K. Merritt, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 Center St., Oil City, 16301. Arthur L. Murphy Arthur L. Murphy, 76, of 210 Petroleum St., Oil City, died at 8:41 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 26, 1927, in Ellwood City, he was the son of Archie and Ivabelle Hunt Murphy. Mr. Murphy served in the U.S. Army with the Occupational Services in Japan. He graduated from Geneva College with a degree in engineering. Mr. Murphy first was employed at American Bridge in Ambridge and then went to work for U.S. Steel. In 1968 he went to work for Manion Steel Barrel where he became president. After retirement he volunteered his time in the Genealogy Room at the Oil City Library. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling. Mr. Murphy was a 36-year member of the Second Presbyterian Church where he served as both elder and trustee. He was married May 12, 1951, in Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ellwood City, to the former Barbara Marion, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Lee Ann Donovan of Titusville, Brian Murphy of Oil City, Tom Murphy of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Susan Rizzo and husband, Joe, of Oil City; his grandchildren, Melissa, Heather, Aaron and Ben and his wife, Mindy; and one great-grandchild Paiton. He also is survived by a sister, Jean Cates of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roy and Pat Marion of Beaver. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Second Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Howard Gaston, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Second Presbyterian Church, 111 Reed St., Oil City, or to the Oil City Library, 2 Central Ave., Oil City, 16301. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles Walter Shaw Sr. Charles Walter Shaw Sr., 90, of 620 10th St., Franklin, died at 2:56 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born March 2, 1914, in Pleasantville, he was the son of George Luther and Linnie Elizabeth Shaw. Mr. Shaw was owner of Shaw's Shoes in Franklin for 20 years, retiring in 1979. He also was the former owner of Shaw's Atlantic Gas Station in Franklin. He was a member of the Fox Street Church of God. Mr. Shaw was married June 15, 1939, to the former M. Marguerite Holtz, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Charles Walter Shaw Jr. and wife, Vickie, of Crested Butte, Colo., Nancy Edwards and husband, Bud, of Punta Gordo, Fla., and Laurie Shouey and husband, Ray, of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Joan Shaw; two brothers, Harry I. and Clarence L. Shaw; and two sisters, Georgia M. Shaw and Virginia Burrows. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Fox Street Church of God with the Rev. Philip Conklin, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kirland/Spadero Cancer Foundation, 1339 Liberty St., Franklin, or to the Fox Street Church of God, 229 Fox St., Franklin, 16323. Jack O. Smathers Jack O. Smathers, 80, of Tylersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at his residence. Born Dec. 5, 1923, in Tylersburg, he was the son of William B. and Lula Belle Allio Smathers. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Smathers retired in 1973 after 45 years as a welder in the coal mines. He was a member of the Tylersburg United Methodist Church. Mr. Smathers also belonged to Masonic Lodge No. 633 in Marienville, the Coudersport Consistory and the VFW Post No. 1424 in Marienville. He was married Feb. 21, 1941, to the former Pauline D. Frazier, who died Aug. 19, 1995. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Smathers and wife, Cindy, of Clarion; and four grandchildren, Shon, Dirk, Kory and Tiffany. He also is survived by a brother, R. James Smathers and wife, Tess, of Clarion; and a sister, Kay Neely and husband, Blake, of Knox. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Smathers was preceded in death by a son, Jack O. Smathers II; and a sister, Joanne Holquist. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Harry, pastor of the Clarion United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Tylersburg Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Farmington Area Ambulance Service. Hazel Marie Wetzel Hazel Marie Wetzel, 89, of Knox RD, died Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a short illness. Born Nov. 11, 1914, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Lester and Rose Cropp Henry. She would have been 90 on Veterans Day. Mrs. Wetzel had been self-employed with her husband in Wetzel Bussing for the Keystone School District. She previously had worked at the D&M Market in Knox. She was a member of St. Mark Memorial Chapel in Kossuth. Mrs. Wetzel enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, camping and her garden. She was married Sept. 25, 1940, to Charles "Paul" Wetzel, who died Jan. 24, 2002. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Paul La Pierre Sr. if Knox RD and Kay and Dennis Zerbe of Knox; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Gladys Barnett of Knox RD; a brother, Homer Henry of Knox RD; three sisters-in-law, Mary June Henry and Attossa Henry, both of Knox RD, and Evelyn Henry of Shippenville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wetzel was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Paula Black, in 1974; her son-in-law, James Black, in 1992; five brothers, Wilber Henry, Irvin Henry, Arnold Henry, Raymond Henry and Lawrence Henry; a brother-in-law, Guy Barnett; and a sister-in-law, Ida Mae Henry. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pam Mansfield, pastor of St. Mark Memorial Chapel, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Kossuth. Betty R. Winger Betty R. Winger, 84, of 1582 Barkeyville Road, Grove City, Barkeyville Borough, died at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in an auto accident on Route 208, Barkeyville Road. Born Feb. 7, 1920, in Montoursville, she was the daughter of William Louis and Rosa Harriet Kaiser. Mrs. Winger was a homemaker and formerly was a food service employee at the former Victory Joint High School. She was a member of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church, Barkeyville, for the past 14 years and was particularly active in United Methodist Women, having served as secretary for many years. She was very involved in their mission outreach to the community, making bibs and lap robes for local nursing homes, hats and booties for AIDS babies and stuffed animals for the Pine Township Rescue Squad to use when escorting young children to the hospital. Mrs. Winger was well-known for her pumpkin pies and her homemade chocolate covered Easter eggs. She also provided homemade chili every year on election day for those who worked the polls all day in the Barkeyville Borough. She was married Sept. 22, 1943, to Samuel B. Winger, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Barry W. Winger and wife, Darlene, of Sharpsville and Russell W. Winger and wife, Betsy, of Transfer; four grandchildren, Melinda Wilbert, Rhonda Valez, Jill Fertig and Sean Winger; and six great-grandchidren, Haley Wilbert, Caitlyn Wilbert, Joshua Valez, Corey Valez, Chelsea Valez and Jenna Winger. She also is survived by four sisters, Mildred Bertha Kaiser of Florida, Mabel Marie Harris of Conneautville, Lillian Myrtle Lewis of Montoursville and Jean Carol Barber of Socorro, N.M.; and one brother, Don Robert Kaiser of Friendsville, Tenn. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Winger was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry Ellsworth Kaiser, Ralph Louis Kaiser, Emerson George Kaiser and Perry William Kaiser. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephanie Thompson, pastor of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Barkeyville Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/320.1 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anyone researching the Crate/Grett family of Crates, Clarion Co. Pa. Anne

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/582.1.1 Message Board Post: Susan, The link you sent Alice worked that was all couldn't get anything to open. What am I doing wrong? overmom@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crate, Grett, Summers, Vanover, Coleman and many many more Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/582.2 Message Board Post: Alice, I am the g-g-g grandaughter of Charles Crate brother of your Daniel m. to Hannah Jane ? I cannot find a last name for her or first names of a couple of her husbands but I'm still looking.I have a list of Daniel and Hannah's children but no dates on them. Can you send me a copy of her picture? I went to a Crate reunion in Sept and was given some photos of three women who no one knew. Maybe I can link something up here. If you don't have a scanner e-mail me and I'll send you my home address. Also as soon as I can get all my pictures in my computer I can send you copies of these three women and maybe you can identify them. If I'm able to find any information I'll send it on to you if you'll send me your e-mail address. Anne (overmom@aol.com)

I have a Brenda Sue Himes married to a Larry Neil nicely in Clarion-not other info-they were ;isted on marriage license records at Clarion County. Mary in Ohio -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Textique@aol.com To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 12 Oct 2004 23:31:02 -0600 Subject: [CLARION] Re: Himes/Nolf > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/10.27.30.61.63.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Hi Malinda; > > Sorry this is off your subject question but I have a 2nd cousin > whose husband has written an interesting genealogy of the Nicely > family. It is centered around a Nicely relative captured and raised > by Indians in Westmoreland County in the late 1700's. He is keeping > a database of all Nicely family members including the derivative > spellings. You can contact Ron Nicely at nicelyguy@msn.com. > > Jan > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > List suggestions or problems?? > Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> ------- End of Original Message -------

Alcoa church records are at Clarion Historical society-perhps someone can do a loo9k up for you. That is how we docuented my great grandfather. Mary in Ohio -- N2NET (http://www.n2net.net) ---------- Original Message ----------- From: grimml@verizon.net To: PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 15 Oct 2004 13:04:17 -0600 Subject: [CLARION] Kammerdiener/Holly Familes > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Bargerstock, Clever, Fleming, Allen, Ellenberger, > Kammerdiener, Houser, Rupp, Bittinger Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1243 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for the grave site of Irene Agnes Kammerdiener Hollly. Wife > of James E. Holly. Irene A. Kammerdiener Holly born July 06, 1913 in > PA and died Aug. 26, 2000 Arizona. Irene A. Kammerdiener Holly is > suppose to be buried in the Alcola Cemetery, Hawthorne, Clarion Co.., > PA. Looking for James E.Holly birth and death dates. Irene A. > Kammerdiener Holly daughter of Karl Kammerdiener & Dolly > Bargerstock. Sister of Edith Elizabeth Kammerdiener Stone. > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > List suggestions or problems?? > Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> ------- End of Original Message -------

The Derrick, Saturday, October 16, 2004: William H. Ashbaugh, Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Knox Marie E. Droddy, Lucinda Florence M. Emerson, formerly of Titusville RD 3 Alma Marjorie Finefrock, formerly of Shippenville Thomas D. Landi, North Eighth Avenue, Clarion Dolly Marks, Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Callensburg Glenn "Snuff" Vernon Ritchey, 769 Belmar Road, Franklin Ruth Ann McWilliam Rose, Idaho, formerly of Polk Gary L. Shumaker, 1439 Windmill Road, Fairmount City Bernard J. Hartle, getting it right William H. Ashbaugh William H. Ashbaugh, 66, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Knox, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 8, 1938, in St. Petersburg, he was the son of Cletus and Esther Plunkard Ashbaugh. He attended Pennsylvania State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering in 1960. He earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering in 1978 from the University of Dayton. Mr. Ashbaugh had a distinguished 44-year civil service career as an aerospace engineer with the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He began his career in 1960 as a young engineer, specializing in aircraft flight stability and controls. He quickly developed and applied his knowledge to projects that involved most aircraft in the U.S. Air Force ranging from the F-105 Thunderbolt in 1962 to the current generation of F-16 Fighting Falcons. He was also a specialist in the development of sophisticated Air Force air-launched missiles, both nuclear armed and conventional warhead configured. Mr. Ashbaugh worked on more than 10 such missile systems. Mr. Ashbaugh's engineering expertise and dedication have been instrumental in the security of the country during portions of the Cold War era and in the exhibition of the power of the Air Force in conflicts spanning the Vietnam era through Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recently worked with organizations such as the Special Operations Forces to investigate conceptual and often novel solutions that would meet the future needs of shadow warriors. Mr. Ashbaugh's attitude, work ethic and technical knowledge will be missed by his colleagues and the Air Force, which he deeply loved. He was a member of the Penn State Club, serving as treasurer for more than 30 years. He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Dayton and attended Salem United Church of Christ in Lamartine. Mr. Ashbaugh was a multi-gallon blood donor, having donated more than 50 gallons of blood. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, and he also enjoyed gardening, especially growing lilies. He is survived by his mother, Esther Ashbaugh of Knox; his sister, Velma Baker and her husband, George, of Lamartine; a brother, Richard Ashbaugh and his wife, Patricia, of Cranberry; four nieces, Susan Botts of Frederick, Md., Karen Baker of Lamartine, Cheryl Anwar of Pittsburgh and Eileen Ashbaugh of Clintonville; a nephew, Anthony Baker of Erie; two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Mr. Ashbaugh was preceded in death by his father in 1993. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Calling hours will also be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary with Pastor Pepper Petsinger officiating. Interment will follow in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 2, Lamartine 16375. Marie E. Droddy Marie E. Droddy, 79, of Lucinda, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at her home after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Florence M. Emerson Florence M. Emerson, 81, formerly of Titusville RD 3, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at Concordia at the Orchard Nursing Home in Butler. Born Feb. 16, 1923, in Rocky Grove, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary Whitten. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Mrs. Emerson attended the Titusville Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles and reading. She was married May 24, 1941, at the Church of God parsonage, Rocky Grove, to Donald R. Emerson, who preceded her in death Oct. 4, 2000. Mrs. Emerson was the last of her immediate family. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In additions to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Wesley, Jack, Lawrence and Louis Whitten; and a sister, Alice Osborne. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Hopkins, pastor of the Oil City Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Titusville. Alma Marjorie Finefrock Alma Marjorie Finefrock, 82, formerly of Shippenville, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at the Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo. Born Oct. 19, 1921, she was the daughter of William E. and Hilda Hackbarth Craig. Mrs. Finefrock was active in her church, serving as pianist at the Shamburg and Manor United Methodist churches. She was also an involved member of the Murphy Grange. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, canning and cooking meals for her family. Mrs. Finefrock was married April 24, 1943, to Jay W. Finefrock, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Nancy Campbell and her husband, Butch, of Clarion; five grandchildren, Bradley Knight and his wife, Julie, of Knox, Scott Knight and his fiancee, Cindy Williams, and Patrick Knight and his wife, Beverley, of Orlando, Fla., Kyle Campbell of Monroeville and Kari Campbell of Clarion; a great-granddaughter, Anna Knight of Orlando; and two sisters, Kathryn Ashbaugh and Joanne Wolfgong. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Finefrock; six brothers, Ray, Charles, Dean, Jay, William and Earl Craig; and two sisters, Elaine Ketner and Vivian Craig. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Manor United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Manor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clara Belloit and Pastor Kirk Orr officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Manor United Methodist Church or the Clarion-Forest VNA. Thomas D. Landi Thomas D. Landi of North Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at his residence. Born in Snowden Township, Allegheny County, he was the son of the late Frank and Amelia Landi. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Corps in the European Theatre of Operations. Following the war, he was a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, stationed in Troop C. Along with his ex-wife, the former Mary Aquilina, he was in the beer distributing business in Clarion. Mr. Landi was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, the American Legion, VFW, Knights of St. George and Pinecrest Country Club. He was an avid golfer and reader. Mr. Landi is survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Mary A. Landi of Clarion. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home with Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo officiating. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Clarion Free Library or a charity of one's choice. Dolly Marks Dolly Marks, 97, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Callensburg, died Thursday evening, Oct. 14, 2004, at Camelot Arms Nursing Home in Youngstown, of natural causes. Born Dec. 3, 1906, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Floyd Callender. She was employed in general kitchen work at the Modern Diner in Clarion and then later at the Holiday Inn in Clarion from where she retired. Mrs. Marks was of the Protestant faith. She was married to James Clair Marks who passed away Jan. 11, 1983. Mrs. Marks is survived by a son, James Daniel Marks of Youngstown; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, one sister and two brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Koruna Say, associate pastor of Park Hill Church of God, West Freedom, officiating. Interment will be at Rimersburg Cemetery on Monday. Glenn Vernon "Snuff" Ritchey Glenn Vernon "Snuff" Ritchey, 73, of 769 Belmar Road, Franklin, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 14, 1931, in Franklin, he was the son of Domer and Frances Beers Ritchey. He was employed at the former Printz Co. as a stock boy when he was a teenager. He then worked at General Manifold and Printing Co. and CPT. He retired from Polk Center in 1987 after 30 years of service as a supervisor and child care aide. Mr. Ritchey attended Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and traveling. He took great pride in his home and liked mowing grass and sharing time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was married Nov. 25, 1950, to the former Nancy L. Feltenberger, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Dennis W. Ritchey, Cheryl L. Walter and Susan E. Semrau and her friend, Mike Pyle, all of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Delly Wheeler of Franklin, Mark Wheeler and his wife, Jen, of Stoneboro, Cindy Wheeler and her friend, George Daniels, of Denver, N.C., Shellie Bell and her husband, Mike, of Polk, Brett Lovett of Clintonville, Chastity Weaver and her husband, Ryan, of Franklin, Robert L. Latchaw and his wife, Cindi, of Franklin, and Travis A. Semrau and his friend, Cristi Hoover, of Franklin. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Samantha, Cinnamon, Savanna and Aaron Wheeler of Oil City, Sara, Ashley and Caity Wheeler of Stoneboro, Haddan Daniels of Denver, Michelle and Melanie Bell of Polk and Owen Weaver and Tyana and Devon Latchaw of Franklin; three brothers, Lloyd D. Ritchey and his wife, Shirley, of Franklin, Robert L. Ritchey and his wife, Connie, of Polk, and James E. Ritchey and his friend, Betty, of Titusville; one sister, Carol Ann Reitz and her husband, Lester, of Dempseytown; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clair D. "Buck" and Harold B. Ritchey. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jonathan Bell of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to the VNA Foundation. Ruth Ann McWilliams Rose Ruth Ann McWilliams Rose, 67, of Filer, Idaho, formerly of Polk, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, while on vacation in California following a two-month illness. Born Nov. 8, 1936, in Polk, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Madeleine Amon McWilliams. Mrs. Rose attended schools in Polk and Franklin and graduated from Girard High School in Ohio. She is survived by a daughter, Christine Rose Kotlisky and her husband, James, of Santee, Calif.; a son, Kenneth Rose, also of Santee; and a brother, Frank Dean McWilliams of Filer, Idaho, with whom she made her home. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Ruth Ann Rose; and a brother, Gary E. McWilliams. Gary L. Shumaker Gary L. Shumaker, 60, of 1439 Windmill Road, Fairmount City, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, in DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1944, in Distant, he was the son of Smith Beatty and Martha Henry Shumaker. Mr. Shumaker was a machinist all his life. He was a member of Oakland Church of God in Distant. He was married Sept. 7, 1963, to the former Janet V. Miller, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gary Shumaker and his wife, Beth, of Clarion, Mark Shumaker and his wife, Barb, of Summerville and Dennis Shumaker and his wife, Trina, of New Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores Winegardner and her husband, Randy, of Lima, Ohio; two brothers, Andrew Shumaker and his wife, Lydia, of New Bethlehem, and Clyde Shumaker and his wife, Karen, of Montrose; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Shumaker was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jimmy Shumaker; and a sister, Karen Shumaker. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Viewing will also be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oakland Church of God where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. James Swogger, pastor of the Oakland Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Shannondale Union Cemetery. Getting it right - Bernard J. Hartle Bernard J. Hartle: Bernard J. Hartle, 89, formerly of Strobleton, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Among his survivors are three sisters, Ruth Huefner of Shippenville, Grace Distler of Clarion and Marie Cyphert and her husband, Don, of Tylersburg; a brother, Maurice Hartle of Lucinda; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Hartle of Lucinda.

Hi Brad and Kim, My name is Emma Fox Dusch, I am married to Bob Dusch your cousin. Remember all the Boyer's you mentioned in your letter. I have worked some on them, as you say it is hard. My husbands mother Velma Boyer, was Lewis's sister, and Aunt Mary's sister also Edna's. I live in New Port Richey and visit at least once a years with your aunt in Lakeland. I hope you have some of the answers I am looking for . el.dusch@verizon.net. Emma ----- Original Message ----- From: <wjw@madbbs.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 9:03 PM Subject: [CLARION] Re: boyer line continues in Montana > 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/1143.4.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Brad, > Thank you so much for your reply. I never met your grandfather that I > know of, but I remember your grandmother. To me, she was Aunt Jenny. > Your grandfather, Lewis, and my grandmother, Edna, were brother and > sister. The only sibling still living is Mary. She is in a nursing home > in the Buffalo, NY area. I called my mom and told her about your message. > She wanted me to ask about your dad. She said he used to be a Forest > Ranger but had arthritis real bad and could no longer climb the towers. > My mom is Judith Rhodes Upperman. She is one of Alvin & Edna Boyer > Rhodes's children. Do you do much family history research? I do it for > fun mostly because I've always wanted to know who my ancestors were and > what kind of lives they must have had. What Boyer history do you know > about. By the time I got my computer program, Grandma was getting more > confused and couldn't remember much. I'd love to hear what stories you > have and learn more about our family. I've had a hard ti! > me finding Samuel and Mary Ellen Burkett Boyer on census records. It's > almost like they didn't want to be found. Write back soon and let me know > what info you need and I'll see if I can help. Thank you so much once > again and it's so nice to meet you. > Kim Williams > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator >

Would like to know if anyone knows about Thomas Gating (born abt. 1838 & Ciivil War soldier); married to Maria Keister( dau. of Daniel Keister) ? They had children: Samuel, Hugh, Maggie M. and Mary. possibly others. They lived in Perry Twp. Clarion Co.in East Parker and Matildaville. Could the Gatings and the Gettens Family be the same family?? Thank you, Carole Hovis Jamison --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish.

The Derrick, Friday, October 15, 2004: Ruth Glas, 451 Meadow Road, Seneca Col. John B. Hanby Jr., Austin, Texas Bernard J. Hartle, Shippenville, formerly of Strobleton Thomas D. Landi, North Eighth Avenue, Clarion David C. Pfendler, Berwick, Oil City native Ellen H. Pyles, Oil City Samuel G. Rodgers Sr., Second Street, Cooperstown Robert H. Sauber, 401 N. Perry St., Titusville Ruth Glas Ruth Glas, 52, of 451 Meadow Road, Seneca, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in UPMC Northwest. She suffered an apparent heart attack earlier in her home. Born May 10, 1952, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Viola "Birdie" Colwell Salsgiver. Mrs. Glas attended the Franklin and Oil City schools. She was married to William Glas, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Frank Glas of Butler, Richard Glas and Carrie of Seneca and William Glas and Wanda of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Savanna and Mckynna Glas. She also is survived by two brothers, Jim Salsgiver of Titusville and Ed Salsgiver of Warren; one sister, Mary Jane Lawrence of Oil City; three half sisters, Donna Salsgiver of California, Mary Kunselman of Franklin and Elizabeth Rockwell of Clarion; and a half brother, Fred Davis of Jackson, Ky. Mrs. Glas was preceded in death by a half sister, Elsie Patterson; a half brother, Joey Salsgiver; and her stepfather, Bill Rhoads. There will be no viewing or visitation. A committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Venus Cemetery. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be sent to Bill Glas, 451 Seneca Acres Trailer Court, Seneca, 16346. Col. John G. Hanby Jr. Col. John G. Hanby Jr., 76, (U.S. Army Ret.), died of lung cancer Saturday, July 31, 2004, at his residence in Austin, Texas. Born July 9, 1928, and reared on the family farm near Kossuth, he was the son of J. Byron Hanby Sr. and Erma Sayers Hanby. After graduation from Ashland Consolidated School, he attended Clarion State Teachers College and Penn State. While at Penn State, he participated on the varsity boxing team and the Penn State Blue Band. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Roe fraternity. Col. Hanby received a bachelor of science degree in 1950 in agricultural education and taught one year at Sandy Lake High School before entering the Army. Upon completion of basic training, Col. Hanby was selected for Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1951 in the artillery branch. During the Korean War, he served as an artillery forward observer until his capture by enemy forces. He was imprisoned from September 1952 until his repatriation at the end of the war in 1953. During the course of his military career, Col. Hanby received a master of arts degree from Babson Institute, Babson Park, Mass. Other completed training included courses at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Armed Forces Special Weapons at Albuquerque, N.M.; graduation from the Command and General Staff College; and the Army War College in Carlisle. Military assignments included commander of the 15th Ordnance Battalion, Darmstadt, Germany; Commander of the 23rd Special Weapons Co.; assistant to the Director of Procurement and Production in WECOM headquarters; project manager for the 155mm Close Support Artillery Weapon System; Deputy Commander, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois; and project manager for the HELLFIRE laser guided weapon system at Army Missile Command. Col. Hanby concluded his military career as Deputy Commandant of the Defense Systems Management College. Col. Hanby's military decorations and awards included the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, The Purple Heart Medal, the Prisoner of War Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, OSD Identification Badge and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. Service medals included the Korean Service Medal with three Battle Stars, the UN Service Medal and the National Defense Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Col. Hanby enjoyed gardening and cooking. He was an avid golfer, giving each of his grandchildren a resized one iron at the age of three to introduce them to the sport. He was married Oct. 2, 1953, to the former Louise Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son, John Byron Hanby III and his wife, Valerie, of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Cynthia Williams and husband, Don, of Wayne and Carol Guba and husband, Tony, of Exeter, N.H.; five grandchildren, Steve Williams, Lt. Jg Gregory Guba and wife, Shannan, Matthew Guba, John Hanby IV and Alena Hanby. He also is survived by one sister, Jean Sutherland and husband, Jack, of West Chester; three brothers, William J. Hanby and wife, Linda, of Powell, Ohio, Donald L. Hanby and wife, Mary Lou, of Sinclairville, N.Y., Kenneth R. Hanby and wife, Judith, of Emlenton. Seventy family members and friends were present Friday, Aug. 20, for the military interment ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Bernard J. Hartle Bernard J. Hartle, 89, formerly of Strobleton, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born July 28, 1915, in Huefner, he was the son of Edward M. and Pauline Schill Hartle. He was a lifelong resident of the Lucinda-Fryburg area. Mr. Hartle attended St. Joseph School in Lucinda. He served with the Army Corps of Engineers in France during World War II. Mr. Hartle worked as a carpenter and independent contractor and then worked as a carpenter for Rhea Lumber in Clarion for 20 years until he retired. He was a member of St. Michael Church and the Knights of St. George in Fryburg. Mr. Hartle loved to travel extensively. He was married June 19, 1940, to Avalee Ellen Passauer, who died July 30, 1988. Surviving are two sons, Robert Hartle and wife, Darlene, of Clarion, and Donald Hartle of Venus; a daughter, Sharyn Simpson and husband, Lanny, of Williamsburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Aric Hartle, Bryan Hartle, Jasen Simpson, Jordan Simpson. Renee Batten, Amanda Hartle and Craig Hartle; and two great-granddaughters. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hartle was preceded in death by a brother, George Hartle. Friends may call from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home, Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 6:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Venus Cemetery. Thomas D. Landi Thomas D. Landi of North Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. David C. Pfendler David C. Pfendler, 48, of North Market Street, Berwick, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Berwick Hospital Center. Born Sept. 2, 1956, in Oil City, he was the son of Norman and Dorothy Lauer Pfendler. He was a 1974 graduate of North Clarion High School and attended the Naval Academy in Saratoga, N.Y., where he took classes in nuclear engineering. Mr. Pfendler was an MMI in the U.S. Navy for seven years, helping to build the first nuclear submarine in Trident, Ohio. He was employed as a foreman for PPL. Mr. Pfendler was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Berwick and was a former Boy Scout leader and CCD teacher at St. Mary Catholic Church in Berwick.. He also was a member of the Beach Haven Salem Township Fire Co. Mr. Pfendler had interest in the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman . Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Pfendler of Highland Oaks, Shippenville; his wife of 26 years, Cathy J. Pfendler; a daughter, Mary Ann Pfendler of Berwick; and a son, David Michael Pfendler of Killeen, Texas. He also is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Weaver and husband, Dave, of Marble, Darleen Hartle and husband, Robert, of Clarion and Jean Gates and husband, Paul, of Jefferson, Md.; and two brothers and their wives, Norman and Bonnie Pfendler of Franklin and Leo and Sherry Pfendler of Drummond, Mont. Mr. Pfendler was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Deborah C. Allio. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Mayo Funeral Home, 110 Chestnut St., Berwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Berwick, with the Rev. Dennis G. Dalessandro, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Berwick. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, 17701, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701. Ellen H. Pyles Ellen H. Pyles, 94, of Oil City, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 28, 1909, in Tidioute, she was the daughter of William M. and Emma Gustafson Pyles. She attended the Oil City area schools and attended Welch's Business College in Oil City. Miss Pyles worked as a bookkeeper for Borland Lumber Co., Grandview Supply and Strickland Construction in Oil City throughout her life. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City and the United Methodist Women of the church. Miss Pyles also belonged to the Oil City YWCA. Surviving are several cousins. Miss Pyles was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Grace Pyles. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Emigh, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Tidioute Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. Samuel G. Rodgers Sr. Samuel G. Rodgers Sr., 84, of Second Street, Cooperstown, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at his residence. Born April 14, 1920, in Cooperstown, he was the son of Guy M. and Alice Rebecca Rogers Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers was a member of the last graduating class of Cooperstown High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Rodgers was self-employed as a barber, tax preparer and notary public. He was a member of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. Mr. Rodgers was active as a motorcyclist and airplane pilot. He was married Sept. 18, 1948, to Evelyn Gertrude Wescott, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gary L. Rodgers and wife, Judi, of Meadville and Samuel G. Rodgers Jr. and wife, Janet, of Cooperstown; two daughters, Linda A. Rodgers and Sandra M. Meyer and husband, Jeffrey, all of Cooperstown; and eight grandchildren, Gary Rodgers and wife, Marisa, of Huntersville, N.C., Heather Miller and husband, Paul, of Cochranton; David Rodgers and wife, Cindy, of Cairo, Neb., Lisa Meyer, Jeff Meyer, Michael Meyer and Nikki Meyer, all of Cooperstown, and Jeremy Hitchcock of Waterford. He also is survived by a brother, John Rodgers and wife, Pat, of Cooperstown. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by his stepmother, Margaret Mason Rodgers; and a brother, Theodore Rodgers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cooperstown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Martin, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. Robert H. Sauber Robert H. Sauber, 76, of 401 N. Perry St., Titusville, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Southwoods Assisted Living Community, Titusville. Born May 9, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Abraham and Julia Crow Sauber. He was a graduate of Youngstown Rayen High School and later earned a bachelor of science and electrical engineering degree in 1950 from Ohio State University. While a student at Ohio State, Mr. Sauber joined ROTC in the signal corps and served in the reserves from 1946 to 1950. Mr. Sauber was employed from 1950 to 1954 as an engineer with Westinghouse in Detroit. He then moved to Titusville and became a broadcaster and owner of WTIV radio station. In 1955, he opened another radio station WFRA and in the early 1970s opened WVEN. He retired from the radio industry in 2000. He was a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Oil City. Mr. Sauber served on the board of directors for the Titusville Area School District, former Penn Bank, and also was a past president for the Titusville Area Redevelopment Authority, Titusville Area Hospital, Pennsylvania American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, and French Creek Council Boy Scouts of America. He was married in St. Titus Rectory July 15, 1959, to the former Mary Phillips, who died Oct. 9, 1998. Surviving are two sons, Alan C. Sauber and wife, Laurie, of Charlotte, N.C., and Thomas J. Sauber and wife, Kelley, of Titusville; one daughter, Juliann M. Dibble and husband, Jeffrey, of Columbia, Md.; and eight grandchildren, Amy and Nathan Sauber of Charlotte, N.C., Jacob, Samuel, Elijah and Noah Sauber of Titusville, and Olivia and Adeleine Dibble of Columbia, Md. He also is survived by one brother: James William Sauber of Marble Falls, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. 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 service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Titusville, officiating. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery, Titusville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, 6470 Moniter St., Pittsburgh, 15217, or to the American Heart Association 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bargerstock, Clever, Fleming, Allen, Ellenberger, Kammerdiener, Houser, Rupp, Bittinger Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1243 Message Board Post: Looking for the grave site of Irene Agnes Kammerdiener Hollly. Wife of James E. Holly. Irene A. Kammerdiener Holly born July 06, 1913 in PA and died Aug. 26, 2000 Arizona. Irene A. Kammerdiener Holly is suppose to be buried in the Alcola Cemetery, Hawthorne, Clarion Co..,PA. Looking for James E.Holly birth and death dates. Irene A. Kammerdiener Holly daughter of Karl Kammerdiener & Dolly Bargerstock. Sister of Edith Elizabeth Kammerdiener Stone.