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/1105.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Distant is in Mahoning Twp., Armstrong Co., PA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bargerstock, Clever, Rupp, Houser, Fleming, Allen, Galbraith, Bussard, Ellenberger Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1124.1 Message Board Post: I have a Henry Bussard/Buzzard married to Ann Mariah Catherine (Kate) Bargerstock of Wayne Twp., Armstrong Co.,PA. Henry was the son of Henry & Anna Marie Bussard. Birth date of Ann Mariah is June 09, 1851 death date unknown. Birth of Henry ca 1852 death date unknown. There is a very large gravestone in the Concord Presby. Church Cemetery, Wayne Twp., Armstrong Co.,Pa., near Snyderville with the name Bussard engraved, but no other information. Not sure who is buried there. Henry & Ann Mariah had only one son: Homer Edward Bussard who married Peryl Kunselman. Both are deceased and are buried in the Glade Run Presby. Church Cemetery, Dayton, Wayne Twp., Armstrong Co., Pa. Their children are: Goldie Bussard who married William Hasson, Nellie Bussard who married unknown Gahagan, Bernice Bussard who married Gordon Williams. I also have Jacob Bussard who married Margaret Gould. They had a son Alton (Shorty) Bussard who married Grace Bargerstock. They are buried also at Glade Run ! Presby Church Cemetery. Alton Bussard was the second husband of Grace Bargerstock Kunselman. I have more on the above families if you want. Libby

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

The Derrick, Thursday, October 14, 2004: Anthony C. "Tony" DiStefano, Sherbrook Road, Vowinckel Brielle Yvonne Ferringer, 798 Keister Road, Venus James Richard Hovis, 150 Alcorn Ave., Oil City Fred P. Kay, Knox, formerly of Franklin Florence G. Wilcox, Mandeville, La., formerly of Brookville Anthony C. "Tony" DiStefano Anthony C. "Tony" DiStefano, 91, of Sherbrook Road, Vowinckel, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born Jan. 2, 1913, in Johnstown, he was the son of Vincenzo and Frances Stravalucci DiStefano. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the battleship USS South Dakota in the South Pacific. Mr. DiStefano was the owner and operator of the Vowinckel Hotel for 26 years, retiring in 1976. He enjoyed landscaping and woodworking in his retirement. Mr. DiStefano was very active in the Clarion Rotary Club. He was married in St. Anthony Church, Johnstown, to Angeline Rose Falvo, who survives. They were married for more than 50 years. Also surviving are two sons, Vince DiStefano and wife, Georgette, of Leeper and Tom DiStefano and wife, Nancy, of Clarion; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Borland Funeral Home, Leeper. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Catholic Church, Crown. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Crown. Memorial donations may be made to the Farmington Township Community Park. Brielle Yvonne Ferringer Brielle Yvonne Ferringer, infant daughter of Jason and Monica Ferringer of 798 Keister Road, Venus, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in Titusville Area Hospital. James Richard Hovis James Richard Hovis, 72, of 150 Alcorn Ave., Oil City, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at his home following an extended illness. Born Feb. 19, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of Clell and Olive Nicol Hovis. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War. Mr. Hovis was employed for 35 years as manager of consumer services at Penelec in Oil City. He retired May 31, 1991. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, the Parish Council and the finance committee of the church and also was head of the maintenance committee. Mr. Hovis was active in local affairs, serving on the board of directors of Community Services and the Oil City Area Chamber of Commerce. He was married in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Oct. 15, 1955, to the former Barbara J. Gregory of Siverly. She survives. They would have celebrated their 49th anniversary Oct. 15. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are six children, Robbin Moon and husband, Charles, Julie Stralko and husband, Jerry, Jean Torpey and husband, Patrick, and Dave Hovis and girlfriend, Stacy, all of Oil City, Patty Sherick and husband, Steve, of Mechanicsburg and James Hovis and wife, Susie, of Douglasville, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, Mike and Jen Moon, Heidi Moon, Chuckie Moon, Rachel and Jerry Stralko, Erin and Matt Frank, Megan Torpey, Sarah and Katelyn Sherick, Lauren and Jim Hovis and Frank and Elizabeth Hovis; and two great-grandchildren, Jubilee Downing and Ben Frank. He also is survived by one sister, Marge Kay of Lady of the Lake, Fla. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hovis was preceded in death by one brother, Bob Hovis. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice or to Our Lady Help of Christians Maintenance Fund. Fred P. Kay Fred P. Kay, 79, of Knox, formerly of Franklin, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in his residence following an extended illness. Born Jan. 15, 1925, in Oil City, he was the son of Waldemar and Florence White Kay. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Mr. Kay had been maintenance supervisor at Franklin School District prior to his retirement. He was quartermaster of the Franklin VFW for 14 years before transferring his membership to the Clarion VFW. He also belonged to Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post No. 720 in Knox. While living in Franklin, Mr. Kay was a volunteer fireman for Sandycreek Township. Mr. Kay enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports, woodworking and helping out with activities at the Knox American Legion Post. He first was married to Helen Bean, who preceded him in death. He next married Mae Tidd, who also preceded him in death. On Sept. 28, 1996, he married Mary Price, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Pam Grove and husband, Charles, of Franklin; two sons and their wives, Roger and Susan Kay of Charlotte, N.C., and Glenn and Mary Bean of Oil City; four stepdaughters, Vicky Cobler and husband, Lenny, and Sheila Rinker and husband, Mike, all of Knox, and Sherry Kirkpartick and husband, Dan, and Missy Price, all of Georgia; 15 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Mabel Baughman of Rouseville and Irene Bennett and husband, Harold, of Pontiac, Ill.; and a brother, Gregory Kay of New Mexico. In addition to his parents and two wives, Mr. Kay was preceded in death by two daughters, Darlene Staab and Rita Dawn Kay; three brothers, Waldemar Kay, John Kay and Henry Kay; and six sisters, Marion, JoAnna, Jessie, Florence, Laura and Nancy. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Members of Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 and Clarion VFW Post No. 2145 will present full military honors. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232; Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post No. 720, Knox; or the Clarion VFW Post No. 2145, 603 Liberty St., Clarion, 16214. Florence G. Wilcox Florence G. Wilcox, 74, of Mandeville, La., formerly of Brookville, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Mandeville. Born April 14, 1930, in Barrackville, W.Va., she was the daughter of Orval and Lathryn McIntyre Gump. Mrs. Wilcox was a member of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Mandeville, La. She also was a member of the Southeastern Geophysical Auxiliary. Mrs. Wilcox served as an elections commissioner for the past 10 years at St. Tamany Parish, Mandeville. She first was married in November 1950 to Joseph W. Johnson, who died Aug. 27, 1973. She next was married Oct. 4, 1980, to James Fred Wilcox, who survives in Covington, La. Surviving are two sons and their wives, David and Debra Johnson of Katy, Texas, and Jan and Kristen Johnson of Brookville; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Kathryn) Painter of Clarion; and 12 grandchildren, Joseph and Jamie Fenstermaker, Jennifer Weaver, Meghan, Emil, Noah, Melanie, Lauren,, Jon David and Jeffery Johnson and Christina and Stephen Westfall. She also is survived by one sister, Bertha Morris of Carey, N.C.; and one brother, Orval "Bud" Gump Jr. of Hilton, N.Y. Mrs. Wilcox was preceded in death by her parents and first husband. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church in Brookville with the Rev. Mick Chittester officiating. Interment will be in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Mandeville, La., 70448; the American Heart Association in care of Mrs. Ray Thrush, Central Avenue Extension, Brookville, 15825; or to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, 15235.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Himes, Space, Fox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/10.27.30.61.64 Message Board Post: Hi Linda, My gg grandmother was Sylvinia Space, sister of Abigaiil. Sylvinia married John Himes, their dau Mary Ellen married Henry Ben Fox, my line. I would be very interested in recieving both pictures that you mentioned in your message. And if I can help you in any way, please let me know. Margaret "FOX" Schroeder

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/10.27.30.61.63.1.1 Message Board Post: Jan, Thanks for letting me know about this. I will definitely contact him. I don't have much on the Nicely family. Malinda

I am descended from Alfred and Elizabeth Hach Boyer. His line goes back to John Philip Beyer b. Palatinate, Germany, d. May 7, 1753 and is buried in Oley Twp, Berks County, Pa. John Philip's son John Henry had a son Samuel m. Catharine Kuser. Does this mach your info? Mary

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/587.1 Message Board Post: Hi I have the Rimersburg Cem. Book and found Alfred Warren Date of Death 3/31/1905 Rimersburg, Pa. Born England Cause of Death General debility age 72 yrs. Under taker S. V. Barr Shirley Barger

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 Message Board Post: kim I know all about the boyer line.My great grandfather was Samuel and my grandfater was Lewis. His son Robert is my dad.We live in Montana and alot if not all of the other relatives of Sams kids live back east in Pennsylvania . My dad moved to Montana from oklahoma,in 1957and had 2 sons Robert sr. and me, Bradley .my dad married Grace witheral in 1960 and my brother and i wer e born in 1962 and 1965 . I know the Boyer history and my dad told us alot about his childhood and his grandparents and all the aunts uncles and cousins.

Have you tried www.eccles-lesher.org This is a library in Rimersburg, PA. Perhaps you can find some help there. Kay On 13 Oct 2004 14:37:15 -0600 pennyph@pacbell.net writes: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Warren > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/587 > > Message Board Post: > > I am hoping to find a death record, unfortunately I have very little > to go on. Alfred Warren was born in England, Mar 1827 as listed on > the 1900 census for Rhimersberg, Clarion County. I also found him > on the 1850 and 1870 censuses in Rhimersberg/Toby. > He was a life long batchelor. He had a brother and nieces and > nephews in Prospect, Butler County. > I am supposing he died between 1900 and 1910 as he isn't in the 1910 > census. > Can anyone help? Thank you. > Penny > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > Visit the Clarion County Historical Society website! > http://www.csonline.net/cchs/ > Lindsley Dunn > Director-Curator > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warren Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/587 Message Board Post: I am hoping to find a death record, unfortunately I have very little to go on. Alfred Warren was born in England, Mar 1827 as listed on the 1900 census for Rhimersberg, Clarion County. I also found him on the 1850 and 1870 censuses in Rhimersberg/Toby. He was a life long batchelor. He had a brother and nieces and nephews in Prospect, Butler County. I am supposing he died between 1900 and 1910 as he isn't in the 1910 census. Can anyone help? Thank you. Penny

The Derrick, Wednesday, October 13, 2004: Roger L. Davis, 312 Narrow Lane, Seneca Hazel Rebecca Ebbert, 400 River Ave., Emlenton Michelle M. Omiatek, 136 Wilson Ave., Franklin John W. Ritzic, Tionesta and Akron, Ohio George H. Scannell, 2687 Old Route 322, Sugarcreek Paula Bunner, services set Roger L. Davis Roger L. Davis, 50, of 312 Narrow Lane, Seneca, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in UPMC Northwest after an extended illness. Born July 27, 1954, in Oil City, he was the son of Emmitt Clyde Davis Jr. and Beverly Ann Kimes Davis Prenatt. Mr. Davis was educated in the Titusville Area Schools. He was a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps, serving from January 1972 to January 1976. Mr. Davis had been a project manager for Flora-Daniel and the Atlantic Richfield Co. and also had worked for Dupont. He had been a member of the Victory Heights United Brethren Church. Mr. Davis enjoyed scuba diving, photography, cooking, fine cuisine and music. He also liked playing the guitar, reading, nature and traveling. He previously had been married to Gigi Davis, who survives in Columbia, S.C. Also surviving are two children, Ciji Davis Williams and husband, Chris, and Dustin Lee Davis, all of Lexington, S.C.; five brothers and sisters, Ronald and Shirley Prenatt of Ohio, Penny Davis Prenatt Wilson and husband, John, of Oil City, Tammie J. Shaffer and husband, Dan, John Kenneth Prenatt and wife, Julie, and Tina Marie Irwin and husband, Jeff, all of Seneca; and the following nieces and nephews, Josh and Jeremy Boyer, Heather Shaffer Chambers, Adam Shaffer, Corey Irwin, Tiffany Prenatt, J.J. Prenatt, Chantal Prenatt, Cody Prenatt, Amber Prenatt and Nathan Prenatt. He also is survived by his stepfather, Roland A. Prenatt of Seneca. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, 50 Century Blvd., P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn., 37214-0800. Hazel Rebecca Ebbert Hazel Rebecca Ebbert, 86, of 400 Rover Ave., Emlenton, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in UPMC Northwest. Born Aug. 5, 1918, in Reno, she was the daughter of C. Andrew and Katie Hendren Ebbert. Miss Ebbert was a 1936 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and attended business school in Youngstown, Ohio. She worked at Oilwell Supply in Oil City from 1937 to 1956. She then opened the Tippery Red & White Store with her cousin, Mary Felmlee, and retired in 1980. Miss Ebbert enjoyed taking her nieces and nephews swimming and for ice cream. She also enjoyed card club and spending time with her family. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Margaret E. Pritchard of Emlenton, with whom she made her home, Mrs. John (Clara) Mitchell of Franklin and Mrs. Sally Walker of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Robert H. Ebbert of Oil City, Walter T. Ebbert of Reno and H. Dean Ebbert of Sandy Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Ebbert was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth LeRoy Ebbert and John A. Ebbert; and two sisters, Mrs. John D. (Ruth) Walker and Mrs. Russell (Ina) Culp. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Duffee, pastor of the Emlenton United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Michelle M. Omiatek Michelle M. Omiatek, 47, of 136 Wilson Ave., Franklin, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at her home. Born Jan. 5, 1957, in Franklin, she was the daughter of John Maloney Jr. and Rosalie Hoffman Maloney. Mrs. Omiatek attended school in the Rocky Grove District before moving with her family to Florida where she was graduated from high school. She was married May 7, 2004, to Joseph T. Omiatek, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah Bedick and a son, Ian Bedick, both of Utica; three sisters, Eilene Hutton and husband, Steve, of Sarasota, Fla., Connie Edge of Franklin and Kerry Maloney of Dana, N.C.; and a brother, John Maloney III of Clarion. Mrs. Omiatek was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joseph Maloney; and a sister, Kathryn Cornejo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Utica Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rachel Johns, pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Sugar Valley Lodge, 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. The Huff Chapel is in charge of arrangements. John W. Ritzic John W. Ritzic, 62, of Tionesta and Akron, Ohio., died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in the home of his son in Tionesta. Born Nov. 27, 1941, in Portage, he was the son of John and Rhoda DeCort Ritzic, who survive in Barnesboro. Mr. Ritzic retired in December 2003 after 44 years with Braden Sutphin Ink Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed as a technical service manager. He loved the outdoors, the Tionesta area and farming with his son. Mr. Ritzic was married in Barnesboro Sept. 11, 1965, to Kathleen Blick, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John E. Ritzic and wife, Lucy, of Akron, Ohio, and Matthew P. Ritzic of Tionesta; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Scalia and husband, Vince, of Akron and Nancy L. White and husband, Bryan, of Painesville, Ohio; and five granddaughters. He also is survived by two brothers, James Ritzic and wife, Wanda, of North Olmsted, Ohio, and Walter Ritzic and wife, Karen, of Barnesboro; one sister, Victoria Ritzic of Tionesta; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home, 161 Elm St., Tionesta. A blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Aleksa, pastor of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be in Starr Cemetery, Kingsley Township, Forest County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tionesta Library for farming and outdoor/wildlife books. George H. Scannell George H. Scannell, 77, of 2687 Old Route 322, Sugarcreek, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Nov. 3, 1926, in Franklin, he was the son of Herbert F. and Freda Mae DeLong Scannell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Scannell worked as a machinist for the physical therapy department at Polk Center, building and repairing chairs and more for disabled clients. He was a member of the Community Church of God. Mr. Scannell also was a member of Myrtle Lodge No. 316, F. & A.M.; Knights Templar; Franklin Commandry No. 44; Venango Chapter No. 211; Scottish Rite-Valley of New Castle; Keystone Council No. 42; and PT Boat, Inc. He was married April 2, 1953, to Maxine N. "Mickey" Nunemaker, who survives. In addition to his parents, Mr. Scannell was preceded in death by a son, Steven D. Scannell. There will be no visiting hours. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Community Church of God with the Rev. Jerry Lyon, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation; Sugar Creek Station; or to PT Boats, Inc., P.O. Box 38070, Memphis, Tenn., 38183-0070. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Service set for Paula Bunner A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Calvary United Methodist Church of Oil City for Paula Sue Whitling Bunner of Clarksburg, W.Va., a former Oil City resident who died Sept. 21. Mrs. Bunner, the wife of Thomas H. Bunner, was a 1971 graduate of Oil City High School and was a former employee of Sears Roebuck of Oil City. The Rev. John Emigh, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Don Poole of Knox United Methodist Church, formerly of the Calvary church, will officiate at the memorial. Interment was in Concord Cemetery near Belington, W.Va.

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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Himes, Miller, Myers, Bowersox, Stewart, Nicely, Hamler, Space, Nulph Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GaB.2ACE/10.27.30.61.63 Message Board Post: I would be very interested in exchanging info. with you on the Himes family. John Allen Himes is my great great grandfather. He married Sophia Bowersox. His parents are Joseph Himes and Abigail Space. I would love to have a copy of your picture. Could you e-mail me one? If not I would be willing to pay for shipping. I have a few Himes photos I can email you. Please get back to me.

The Derrick, Tuesday, October 12, 2004: Ronald Assalone, 195 Deer Lane, Franklin Jerry D. Ayotte, 245 Masterson Road, Oil City Jeanne Madeline Schleimer Bestgen, Rockland, formerly of Kirtland, Ohio Sandra L. Crawford, Stahlman Drive, Clarion Phillip Keith Jackson, 54 Horne Lane, Oil City LaVerne A. McCauley, Parker Everett W. McLaughlin, Strattanville Genevieve Miller, formerly of 122 Center St., Franklin Laura Mae Hook, getting it right Ronald Assalone Ronald Assalone, 57, of 195 Deer Lane, Franklin, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Born Jan. 11, 1947, in Fombell, he was the son of Carlo and Mary Bateman Assalone. Mr. Assalone was a residential program worker with the mentally handicapped for UCIP. He was married Aug. 22, 1998, to Lorraine Rusiewicz, who survives. Mr. Assalone was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no visitation and no service. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jerry D. Ayotte Jerry D. Ayotte, 61, of 245 Masterson Road, Oil City, was found dead at his residence Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Born Jan. 21, 1943, in Richmond, Va., he was the son of Frank William and Mary Ann Fornal Ayotte. Mr. Ayotte was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed for 26 years as a printer for Venango Newspapers, retiring in 1995. Mr. Ayotte was a member of the Oil City VFW, Oil City Moose and the Pulaski Club. He enjoyed NASCAR, working on cars and U.S. Marine reunions. Mr. Ayotte previously was married to Karen M. Koziara, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Christopher Ayotte and wife, Christina, of Nashville, Tenn; three daughters, Jennifer Buchholz and husband, Eugene P. Buchholz Jr. of Oil City, Jamie E. Ayotte with the U.S. Air Force in Troy, Ill., and Stephanie M. Ayotte of Oil City; and a granddaughter, Andrea Ayotte of Nashville, Tenn. He also is survived by a brother, James A. Ayotte and wife, Joy, of California. Mr. Ayotte was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor of St Stephen Church, officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Jeanne Madeline Schleimer Bestgen Jeanne Madeline Schleimer Bestgen, 86, of Rockland, formerly of Kirtland, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Stratford Commons in Glenwillow, Ohio, where she had resided since 2002. Born Sept. 6, 1918, in East Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elsie Doerk Schleimer. She was a 1936 graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland where she played in the marching band. Upon graduation, Mrs. Bestgen was employed as a clerical worker by the Union Paper & Twine Co. of Cleveland. Mrs. Bestgen was a member of the Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon, Ohio, and was a former charter member of Holy Nativity Lutheran Church in Highland Heights, Ohio, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She was married Sept. 17, 1949, to Robert L. Bestgen, who died in 2001. They moved to Kirtland in 1951 and resided there for 35 years before moving in 1986 to Rockland Township. Surviving are two sons, Paul R. Bestgen of Willoughby and Bradley W. Bestgen and wife, Janice, of Kirtland; and four grandsons, Andrew, Brett, Matthew and Christopher Bestgen. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bestgen was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Arthur Schleimer; a daughter-in-law, Margaret VanDemark; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Bestgen. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Davis Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby, Ohio. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio, with Pastor Laura Barbins officiating. Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Celebration Lutheran Church or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio, 44060. Sandra L. Crawford Sandra L. Crawford, 64, of Stahlman Drive, Clarion, Limestone Township, died early Monday morning, Oct. 11, 2004, at her residence following a brief illness. Born Jan. 20, 1940, in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Claude B. and Mary O. English. Mrs. Crawford worked at J.C. Penney's and Johnny Garneau's before retiring. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem and was in charge of the church kitchen for many years. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Limestone Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary for 40 years. In her younger years she was a member of the Women's Bowling League and the Civil Air Patrol. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker. She was married June 8, 1957, to Myron G. Crawford, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Randy Crawford and wife, Denise, of Grove City and Duane Crawford of Alvin, Texas; and one grandson, Benjamin McNutt of Mildon Hall, Air Force Base, England. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Goodman of New Bethlehem; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by a sister, Claudia Beth Woodall. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Bonner, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem, 16242, or to the Limestone Fire Co., 9790 Route 66, Clarion, 16214. Phillip Keith Jackson Phillip Keith Jackson, 58, of 54 Horne Lane, Oil City, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at his residence. Born Jan. 4, 1946, in Emlenton, he was the son of Arnold and Glenna Levy Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a 1964 graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg and was a 1971 graduate of Robert Morris College. He served during Vietnam with the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. Mr. Jackson was the head purchasing agent for Baker Auto Parts, retiring in December 2000 after 28 years of service. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Jackson was a past member of the Adelphoi Club. He loved to read and do crossword puzzles. He enjoyed the internet and music and was a very loving father to his two sons. On Aug. 17, 1974, he married the former Kathy L Williams, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Arnold and Glenna Jackson of Oil City; two sons, Gary Jackson and Ricky Jackson, both at home; his father-in-law, Clair Williams of Oil City; a sister-in-law, Bev Sager and husband, Art, of Russell; a nephew, Brian Sager of Russell; and an aunt and uncle, Eleanor and Robert Anderson of Eau Claire. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jean A. Williams. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Easter Seal Society of Venango County. LaVerne A. McCauley LaVerne A. McCauley, 74, of Allegheny Township, Parker, died Monday afternoon in Clarion Hospital after an illness. Born Feb. 16, 1930, in Duke Center, he was the son of Daniel Webster and Cleo Winkler McCauley. Mr. McCauley had worked most of his adult life as a driller in the oil and gas fields of Pennsylvania as well as neighboring states. He was a life member of the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Sportsmen Association of Perryville. He was a former member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. McCauley was a member of the Parker Rotary Club for more than 35 years and had maintained 100 percent attendance. He had held the position of treasurer in early years of membership and had served numerous times as president. He was a frequent representative of Parker at the District 7280 Annual Conferences. He was a well-known collector of antique canning jars as well as other glassware. Mr. McCauley had studied through various courses, the art of mixing various herbs and spices for the purposes of healing ailments and maintaining better health. He had become an avid self-taught user of the personal computer. Mr. McCauley was a Protestant. He was married Sept. 2, 1948, to Freda I. Butcher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Rockne (Naomi) Barber of Hendersonville near Stoneboro; three sons, LaVerne A. McCauley Jr. of Townville, Daniel McCauley of Plano, Texas, and Henry McCauley of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Eunice Haynes of Seneca and Lois Baldwin of California; three brothers, Daniel McCauley of Baltimore, Md., Paul McCauley of Venus and Jim McCauley of New Jersey; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. McCauley was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jane McCauley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Everett W. McLaughlin Everett W. McLaughlin, 86, of Route 322, Strattanville, died Sunday morning, Oct. 10, 2004, at his home. Born April 22, 1918, in Coolspring, he was the son of Atlee A. and Minnie Smith McLaughlin. He was a 1939 graduate of Summerville School. Mr. McLaughlin was a sergeant with the 376th Infantry Unit, 94th Division of the U.S. Army, serving from 1942 to 1945. During World War II he was in Germany when they surrendered and had served on the Siegfred Line. He was honorably discharged from the CCC. He was employed for 25 years by Railway Express in Florida during the winter months. He was a self-employed painter and roofer in Pennsylvania for 50 years. Mr. McLaughlin attended Pisgah Presbyterian Church and was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW. He enjoyed his work, hunting and fishing. Mr. McLaughlin was married in Tidioute June 3, 1950, to the former J. Mary Ferry, who survives. Also surviving are a grandson, Richard W. Hurrelbrink II of Strattanville; a brother, Lee McLaughlin of Pittsburgh; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Thrush of Catlett, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Geri McLaughlin Hurrelbrink, May 19, 2001; and two sisters, Vada Shaffer and Luella Deloe. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Furlong Funeral Home, Summerville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will be in Carrier Cemetery, Clover Township, Jefferson County. Genevieve Miller Genevieve Miller, 89, formerly of 122 Center St., Franklin, died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born July 31, 1915, in DuBois, she was the daughter of James and Lydia Lupton McDonald. Mrs. Miller had been employed for 10 years as a cook in the dietary department of Polk Center, retiring in 1977. After retirement and her family raised, she became involved in her community, joining the Franklin Civic League and serving on the election board. For a time Mrs. Miller volunteered with the Franklin Elementary School, helping children in the reading program. Mrs. Miller often held a position while she was involved with St. John Parish Guild, the Jolly Club, 55-Up Club and the homemakers at Calvary Baptist Church, all in Franklin. She lived a full life, enjoying her friends in a card club and traveling. Her travels took her to California each year to visit her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin, and the Rosary-Altar Society of the church. She was married Nov. 27, 1937, to Lawrence R. Miller, who died Oct. 1, 1976. Surviving are seven children, Thomas Miller and wife, Kim, of Atwater, Calif., Mrs. Jack (Marilyn Sue) Snyder of Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Steve (Judith) Buer of Canyon Country, Calif., Mrs. John (Mary) Koleda of Granada Hills, Calif., Mrs. James (Jean) Stephens and Robert Miller and wife, Roberta, all of Franklin, and James Miller and wife Cathy, of Little Rock, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Jack McDonald of Jacksonville, Fla., and William McDonald of Oil City; and a sister, Florence White of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard McDonald, James McDonald, Edward McDonald and Barry McDonald; and two sisters, Mildred Tripodi and Ruth Johnson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Msgr. John J. Herbein, pastor of St. Patrick Church, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Getting it right - Laura Mae Hook Laura Mae "Dude" Hook - Laura Mae "Dude" Hook, 79, of Rimersburg, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Clarion Hospital. Among her survivors is a daughter, Susan D. Smith of Rimersburg.

The Derrick, Monday, October 11, 2004: Donna C. Best, 1344 Grandview Road, Oil City Joan F. Courtney, Meadville, formerly of 947 Buffalo St., Franklin Laura Mae "Dude" Hook, Rimersburg Everett W. McLaughlin, Route 322, Strattanville Martha B. Miller, Kendall, N.Y., formerly of Clarion Cecelia M. Servey Smith, Sligo, formerly of E. Eighth Avenue, Clarion Lois M. Weeter, Knox Donna C. Best Donna C. Best, 88, of 1344 Grandview Road, Oil City, died Saturday evening, Oct. 9, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City. Born June 28, 1916, in Knox, she was the daughter of George and Mary Altman Corbin. She was a 1934 graduate of Knox High School. Mrs. Best was employed for 10 years by Slicker Pipe & Tool Co. She was married Oct. 2, 1943, to Clinton F. Best, who died Aug. 25, 1992. Surviving are two sons, Clinton Best of New York City and Richard Best of Oil City; two daughters, Sue Yoder and Patricia Settlemire, both of Oil City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Best was preceded in death by a son, James David Best; one brother; two half brothers; and one half sister. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Joan F. Courtney Joan F. Courtney, 78, formerly of 947 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Meadville. Born March 13, 1926, in North East, she was the daughter of Daniel J. and Frances Corle Courtney. Miss Courtney was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin. Surviving are two cousins, Jean C. Russell and B. Joseph Corle, both of Oil City; and a special friend, Marlyn McNanny of Franklin. In addition to her parents, Miss Courtney was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Charles (Jean) Owen. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin, with Msgr. John J. Herbein, pastor of St. Patrick Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Associate Director Edward W. Gabrys is in charge of arrangements. Laura Mae "Dude" Hook Laura Mae "Dude" Hook, 79, of Rimersburg, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in the Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 11, 1925, in Thayton, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of George and Eveline King Smith. Mrs. Hook retired from Owens-Illinois in Clarion where she was employed in the decorating department for 17 years. She was a member of the Sligo Chapel. Mrs. Hook also belonged to the Rimersburg Senior Center. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting. She and her husband enjoyed camping and attending country western concerts at the Jamboree in the Hills and at the Grand Ole Oprey. Mrs. Hook was married in Clarion Sept. 26, 1950, to Samuel L. Hook, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Samuel L. Hook Jr. and Terry R. Hook, both of Rimersburg, and David A. Hook and wife, Betsey, of Brookville; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Jennie Bay Best of Rimersburg; four brothers, James Smith of Reno, Nev., Wilbert Smith and George "Hon" Smith and wife, Darlene, all of Rimersburg, and Thomas Smith and wife, Barbara, of Mercer; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hook was preceded in death by one son, Paul "Dubs" Custer in 1971; one daughter, Donna Lee Hook, Aug. 13, 1951; one granddaughter, Samantha Jo Hook; her son-in-law, Cary W. Smith, in 2001; and one sister, Bertha "Bo" Phillips in 1988. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry C. Piper, pastor of the Sligo Chapel, officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Church Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sligo Chapel, Box 284, Sligo, 16255. Everett W. McLaughlin Everett W. McLaughlin, 86, of Route 322, Strattanville, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at his residence. The Furlong Funeral Home in Summerville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Martha B. Miller Martha B. Miller, 94, of Center Road, Kendall, N.Y., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the home of her daughter, Cheryl, and husband, Paul, in Kendall. Mrs. Miller was the daughter of Jacob M. and Marguerite F. Miles of Clarion County. She was married to Victor C. Miller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are six children, Norma J. Wright of Holley, N.Y., Victor D. Miller and wife, Ruby, of Brockport, N.Y., Bessie Wainwright and husband, Jess, of Chili, N.Y., Thomas M. Miller and wife, Florine, of Ocala, Fla., Charles E. Miller of Florida and Cheryl D. Harper and husband, Paul, of Kendall, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one grandson, James M. Wright. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be made at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Clarion Cemetery. Cecelia M. Servey Smith Cecelia M. Servey Smith, 100, a resident of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, formerly of East Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in the Clarview facility where she recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Born Sept. 12, 1904, in Leeper, she was the daughter of Conrad and Theresa Grolemund Wolbert. Mrs. Smith was employed as a cook at the Old Clarion Hotel and worked as a housekeeper for the late Dr. Ross. She was a very active member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Ladies Guild. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, playing cards and crocheting. She first was married July 19, 1929, to Thomas E. Servey, who died Feb. 23, 1962. She then was married in 1964 to Fredrick Smith, who died in 1969. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Ruth and Robert Dimerling of Meadville and Patricia and Peter Curdo of Rimersburg; two sons, Robert Servey and wife, Jan, of Saegertown and Richard Servey of Strattanville; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three brothers, Ralph Wolbert of Erie, Walter Wolbert of Derrick City and Conrad Wolbert of New Bethlehem; and three sisters, Stella Kelly of Sharon, Grace O'Neill of Leeper and Louise Schmader of Clarion. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Thomas L. Servey, in 1956; one grandson, Thomas J. Dimerling, in 1994; one son-in-law, LeRoy "Bud" Burns in 1992; five brothers, Joseph Wolbert, Clair Wolbert, Earl Wolbert, Raymond Wolbert and Arthur Wolbert; and two sisters, Ruth Walters and Edith Lander. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. A wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with Msgr. Joseph Riccardo, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Lois M. Weeter Lois M. Weeter, 91, of Knox, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, in the Clarion Hospital following a sudden illness. Born Oct. 20, 1912, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of John and Mabel Rowe Switzer. She was a 1930 graduate of White Memorial High School. Mrs. Weeter retired as a cafeteria worker for Keystone School District. She also worked as a waitress for many years at various restaurants in the area. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Knox and was very active in LCW where she was a past president. She also served on Church Council, was a Sunday School teacher, pianist and organist and was a member of the Quilting Guild. Mrs. Weeter enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting. She was married Dec. 25, 1931, to Reuben Weeter, who died Aug. 1, 1970. Surviving are four children, June Frye and husband, Wesley, Shirley Gruber and husband, Wayne, Robert Weeter and wife, Ellen, and Sally Mason and husband, John, all of Knox; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Weeter was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Ralph Switzer, Raymond Switzer, Harold Switzer, John Switzer, Walter Switzer and Eugene Switzer; one sister, Frances Salser; and a great-grandson, Hunter James Corona. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Robert McCarty officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. or to the Knox Ambulance Co.

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The Derrick, Friday, October 8, 2004: Carl Edward Carson, 309 W. Seventh St., Oil City Mary M. Fleckenstein, Garden Grove, Calif., formerly of Oil City Anthony "Tony" Lapinto, Stephano Street, Clarion Donald E. Thurau, 512 Hoffman Ave., Oil City Carl Edward Carson Carl Edward Carson, 67, of 309 W. Seventh St., Oil City, died at 8:42 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in his home following a brief bout with cancer. Born April 21, 1937, in Clarion, he was the son of Mabel M. Strotman Blauser. Mr. Carson was a 1955 graduate of Clarion High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for three years as a military policeman. Upon his return, Mr. Carson was employed at Snyder Brothers Roofing until it closed in 1995. The same year he opened his own business, Carl's Heating, Cooling and Sheet Metal, and retired there in 1999. Mr. Carson was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. On March 21, 1959, he married the former Shirley Ann Sawatsky, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Mabel M. Blauser of Oil City; a daughter, Karen D. Mellring and husband, Ron, of Oil City; a son, Mark E. Carson and wife, Holly, of Polk; six grandchildren, Sarah M. Mellring, Timothy M. Mellring, Nicole R. Mellring, Vanessa R. Carson, Alexa R. Carson and Payton R. Carson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mr. Carson was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Ann Carson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to VNA Hospice, 176 E. Bissell Ave, Oil City, 16301. Mary M. Fleckenstein Mary M. Fleckenstein, 85, of Garden Grove, Calif., a former Oil City resident, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Buena Park Nursing Center, Buena Park, Calif. Born Feb. 23, 1919, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Samuel S. and Margaret Anderton DeArman. She attended Oil City schools and Welch's Business College. Mrs. Fleckenstein worked many years as a secretary for several area businesses. After retiring, she and her husband moved to Garden Grove, Calif., where they had resided for the past 30 years. She enjoyed jazz music and was the secretary of her jazz club. On her 80th birthday, Mrs. Fleckenstein was named No. 1 Jazz Fan of Orange County. While living in Oil City, Mrs. Fleckenstein was a member of St. Stephen Church. She belonged to St. Polycarp in Stanton, Calif. Mrs. Fleckenstein was married to former Oil City resident John S. Fleckenstein, who survives in Garden Grove. She also is survived by two sisters, Virginia Fleckenstein and her husband, Joseph, of Hemetica, Calif., and Dorothy Thompsett of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fleckenstein was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel DeArman. There will be no viewing or visitation. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. The Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Those who wish to send condolences may mail cards to John Fleckenstein, in care of Summerville at Garden Manor, 10200 Chapman Ave., Apt. 112, Garden Grove, Calif., 92840. Anthony 'Tony' Lapinto Anthony "Tony" Lapinto, 62, of Stephano Street, Clarion, a Clarion area district justice, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Donald E. Thurau Donald E. Thurau, 71, of 512 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, died at 12:02 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born Nov. 27, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Edward A. and Edna M. Whaley Thurau. Mr. Thurau served for three years in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Penn Traffic Co, and then was involved with several local businesses including the Log Cabin Restaurant and Diner's Delight. Mr. Thurau served on the Vo-Tech board for food management. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Mr. Thurau enjoyed computers, lottery and cards. Surviving are a brother Kenneth L Thurau and wife, Freda, of Oil City; two nieces, Debra Payerchin and husband, Paul, of Cranberry Township and Trisha Dunne and husband, Colm, of Vienna Va.; one great-niece, Katherine Payerchin of Cranberry Township; and a loving companion, Carla Boyer. Friend may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Meseke, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, 11676 Perry Highway, Wexford, 15090, or to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301.