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Hilda M. Harris, 302 Hiland Ave., Oil City Paul S. Kepple, Sharon, East Brady native Jack W. Osman, Alexandria, Va., formerly of Oil City Hilda M. Harris, 83, of 302 Hiland Ave., Oil City, died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Aug. 30, 1921, in Knox, she was the daughter of James A. and Freda Hartzell Wice. She was a 1940 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived in Oil City all of her life. Mrs. Harris had worked as an Avon salesperson for more than 35 years and was a member of the President's Club of Avon. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City and the Farther With Christ Class of the church. Mrs. Harris enjoyed sewing, crocheting and knitting. She was married June 17, 1946, to Ralph F. Harris, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Judy Reilly and husband, Tom, of Franklin, Sandra Bailey and Steve Conca of Folsom, Calif., Roxann Harris and husband, Joe Kloss, of Lonetree, Colo., Pamela Sponenburgh and husband, Steve, of Youngsville and Doreen Kurschinske and friend, Sam Schrecengost, of Shippenville; one son, Ralph Edward Harris of Oil City; 10 grandchildren, Christine Liscinsky and husband, Steve, Lisa Reilly, Chad Reilly, Emily Kloss, Joey Kloss, Stephanie Sponenburgh, Kristin Kurschinske, Ashley Rapp, Heather Rapp and Autumn Rapp; and one great-grandson, Nicholas Liscinsky. She also is survived by three brothers, Thomas Wice and wife, Janet, of Plumer, James S. Wice and wife, Carol, of Oil City and Clifford A. Wice of Seneca. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Gary Bailey; three sisters, Helen McLaughlin, Melda Wice and Edna Wice; and two brothers, Norbert Wice and Russell Wice. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Emigh, pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church Organ Fund or to a charity of one's choice. Paul S. Kepple, 72, of 87 Wengler Ave., Sharon, died of natural causes at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at his residence following a brief illness. Born Sunday, Oct. 11, 1931, in East Brady, he was the son of Stanley and Margaret Flick Kepple. He was a 1951 graduate of Sligo High School and a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College with a bachelor of science degree in education. He then went on to earn a master's degree of science in education from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Mr. Kepple owned the former Kepple Realty in Sharon and previously taught school in Clarion, Midland and Austin, Pa. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors. Mr. Kepple was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, photography and collecting antiques. Mr. Kepple was married March 21, 1959, to the former Lois L. Havens, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and husband, Melissa D. and Donald D. Noble Jr. of Sharon; a son and his wife, Brian and Brenda Kepple of Sharon; three granddaughters, Brittany Noble, Suzanne Kepple and Kesley Kepple; and two grandsons, Todd Noble and Zachary Kepple. He also is survived by two sisters, Mary Kriebel and husband, Ivan, and Martha Kepple, all of Callensburg; and two brothers, Arnold Kepple of Callensburg and Ronald Kepple and wife, Judith, of Shepherdstown, W.Va. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kepple was preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruth Kepple. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the Harold W. Stevenson's Funeral Home, 284 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Bryan, pastor of the Shenango Valley Church of God in Hermitage, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. The family requests donations be made to the Sharon Regional Health System Hospice Program, 663 E. State St., Sharon, 16146, or to the American Cancer Society, Mercer County Unit, 1965 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, 16148. Jack W. Osman, 63, of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, at his home of natural causes. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Jack E. and Evelyn A. Osman, who were born and raised in Oil City and were former residents. Mr. Osman was a 1959 graduate of Oil City High School. He attended Allegheny College, Meadville; the University of Pittsburgh School of Business; and the Wharton School of Business, Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army for three years and received an honorable discharge. Mr. Osman was employed as advertising sales representative by various publishers and magazines including McGraw-Hill Publications, Pittsburgh; U.S. News & World Report, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.; and Compass Publications, Arlington, Va., where he last worked in 2001. Surviving are Sandra Socrates of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Pittsburgh, his domestic partner for 20 years; two sons from a previous marriage, Jon C. Osman and T.J. Osman, both of Pittsburgh; and six grandchildren. He also is survived by his mother, Evelyn A. Osman of Lancaster; and one sister, Joanne Osman Haberberger of Reading, a graduate of Oil City High School, Clarion University and Penn State. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Osman. His cremains were interred Saturday, Aug. 28, in the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster. The family requests contributions be made to The Osman Family Endowed Scholarship, Lycoming College, 700 College Place, Williamsport, 17701. Getting it right - Francis Lutz Francis Sylvester Lutz - Francis Sylvester Lutz, 81, of San Marco Drive, Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday in Ormond Memorial Hospital. Among his survivors are a son and his wife, Bill and Kathleen Diane Lutz of Cranberry.

Darrell Robert Frederick Sr., Knox Oliver Norman Kelly, 439 Wiley Ave., Franklin Francis Sylvester Lutz, Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin Patrick E. Macko, Parker Yolande S. Nielsen, Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Tionesta Darrell Robert Frederick Sr. of 107 Rossman Ave., Knox, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in Clarview Nursing Center near Sligo following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born May 16, 1921, in Turnip Hole, Clarion County, he was the son of Claude and Sarah Elder Frederick. Following his graduation in 1939 from St. Petersburg High School, he and lifelong friend, Harry Edinger, joined the Army Air Corps Dec. 15, 1939. During World War II, Mr. Frederick served in the China-Burma-India Theater with the 1106th Quartermaster Co. Service Group. They flew supplies over the "hump" to United States and Chinese soldiers. He was a member of the China-Burma-India Veterans group. Mr. Frederick worked as a lineman for Penelec, retiring in 1981 after 34 years of service. He served several terms as mayor of Knox and was a charter member and volunteer with the Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance Co. Mr. Frederick was a member of the New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church at Emlenton RD. He was a past master and a 50-year member of the Edenburg Lodge No. 550. F. & A.M. He also belonged to the Venango Lodge of Perfection of which he was past thrice potent master and the Coudersport Consistory and the Zem Zem Temple in Erie. He was the first chapter Dad for the Knox DeMolay Lodge. Mr. Frederick was a member of the VFW and the Berlin-Bowser Post 277, American Legion in Knox. He was a past member and King Lion of the Knox Lions Club. He enjoyed camping with his family and making wonderful friends and memories through years of tent and trailer camping and boating. He also was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. Mr. Frederick was married Aug. 7, 1945, to Maude Senger, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Valerie Ripple of Ford City; a son, Darrell Frederick Jr. and wife, Susan, of Bloomsburg; three grandchildren, Heather Frederick Woolford and husband, John of Cockysville, Md., Steven Ripple and Kimberly Ripple of Ford City; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Meghan Woolford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Frederick was preceded in death by a brother, Chauncey Frederick; a sister, Helen Jean Frederick; and his son-in-law, William Ripple. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Campbell, pastor of the New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church at Emlenton RD, officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Petersburg Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 277 of Knox. The family suggests memorials be made to the New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, 1195 Airport Road, Emlenton, 16373; the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232; or to the Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance Co., Knox, 16232. Oliver Norman Kelly, 84, of 439 Wiley Ave., Franklin, died at 7:18 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in Semper Care at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 5, 1920, in Franklin, he was the son of Delbert and Mabel Sanders Kelly. Mr. Kelly retired in 1961 after working 22 years as an accountant at CPT. He was a member of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kelly owned publishing companies including Progress Talent, Mercy Music and Country Star Talent Co., and a record company, Country Star Records. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Country Music Association and was an accomplished musician who played several different instruments. Mr. Kelly was a 50-year member of the IOOF. He attended many of the Venango County Blind Association functions. Mr. Kelly was married Oct. 27, 1951, to June L. Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Debra S. Eakin of Oil City; four grandchildren, Angela Brown and husband, David, of Cookeville, Tenn., Clinton James Eakin and girlfriend, Christine Bieber, of Butler, and Mary Beth Eakin and Brian Scott Eakin, both of Seneca; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Brown of Cookeville, Tenn., and Chase Eakin of Butler. Mr. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Callahan, pastor of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Blind Association. Francis Sylvester Lutz, 81, of San Marco Drive, Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in Ormond Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach. Mr. Lutz moved in 2002 from Franklin to Ormand Beach. Born April 26, 1923, in Snydersburg, he was the son of Frank and Minnie Lander Lutz. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Lutz was a lineman/foreman with Pennsylvania Electric Co. in Oil City for 35 years. He was married for 62 years to the former Virginia Neuland, who survives in Ormond Beach. Also surviving are a son, Bill Lutz of Cranberry; a daughter, Suzanne Ganzel and husband, the Rev. Neil J. Ganzel Jr., of Ormond Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Amy Kathleen Hartzell and husband, Sgt. Michael Hartzell, and Emily Marie Lutz; and one great-grandchild, Andrew William Hartzell. He also is survived by a brother, Harry Lutz of Florida; and a sister, Edna Foy of Oil City. Interment will be in a veterans cemetery, the Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, Fla. Arrangements are in charge of the Newlife Cremation and Funeral Chapel, 333 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to the YMCA in New Castle. Patrick E. Macko, 40, of Parker, died at 3:09 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 1, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, he was the son of Jessie Mast Macko of Seneca and the late Frank Macko. He had served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Macko was a truck driver by occupation. He was employed by Ward Trucking Co. of Altoona at the time of his death. He previously had driven for Venco Trucking at Foxburg. He was married July 18, 2004, to the former Dixie Anderson, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, Michael and Jennifer Macko of Cochranton; four stepchildren, Justin Wolfe, Michael Miller and Brandi Anderson, all of Parker, and Roslyn Eichner of Meadville; and two stepgrandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Angie Hargenrader and husband, William "Bill," of Oil City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the First Wesleyan Church of West Freedom, Route 368, in West Freedom, Perry Township, Clarion County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Cecil Craig, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Allegheny Cemetery near Parker. Arrangements are in charge of the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Inc., Parker. Yolande S. Nielsen, 81, of Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Tionesta, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, in Lake Med Nursing & Rehab Center, Painesville, Ohio. Born Jan. 11, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Nielsen lived in Tionesta for more than 20 years, returning to Mentor in February of this year. After many years of vacationing in Tionesta, Mrs. Nielsen and her husband, Dane, decided to retire and make their home in there. She enjoyed the wildlife and the natural beauty of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Nielsen served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Spar during World War II. She and her late husband raised their four daughters in Cleveland. She was active in senior citizen groups and at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Tionesta. Mrs. Nielsen was a bank teller for National City Bank's Southgate, Ohio, branch for 24 years, retiring in 1984. Surviving are four daughters, Sandra Riddell and husband, Jim, of King, N.C., Linda Hammerstrom and husband, Bill, of Mentor, Ohio, Vicki Daumasso and husband, Joe, of Apex, N.C., and Jo-Anne Nielsen of Maple Heights, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Vicky Collins and husband, Al, of South Euclid, Ohio. Her husband, Dane T. Nielsen, is deceased. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Tionesta. Interment will be in Mount Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tionesta. Getting it right - Clair D. McNany Clair D. McNany, 87, of Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville, formerly of Wentlings Corners, died Sunday at his residence. Among his 15 surviving great-grandchildren are Laryssa, Candace, Breyanna, Joseph and Ashlie, and one great-great-grandchild, Dominick.

Mary Jane Baughman, Fairmount City Mary D. Buchanan, Greystone Avenue, Seneca Larry E. Goheen, Clarion Audrey E. King, Harrisville Clair D. McNany, Shippenville Donald Wiley Squyres, Harrisville Alberta L. Wheeler, Stoneboro Mary Jane Baughman, 85, formerly of Store Road, Fairmount City, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Laurelbrook Landing, Brookville. Born July 6, 1919, in Shannondale, she was the daughter of Newton and Elise Kiehl Miller. Mrs. Baughman was an active lifelong member of the Shannondale Zion Lutheran Church where she was a Christian caregiver and a youth mentor. She was a homemaker and belonged to the Summerville Card Club. Mrs. Baughman was married to Oliver P. Baughman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Carda Horton of Pittsburgh and Myra Shofestall of Camden, Maine; and three grandchildren, Charles N. Horton M.D., Harvest Shofestall and Gabriel Powers. She also is survived by four sisters, Audrey Greenawalt of New Bethlehem, Lois Miller of Shannondale, Cleo Miller of Frogtown and Joan Miller of Brookville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Baughman was preceded in death by four brothers, Axe, Newton, Leon and Jay Miller; and two sisters, Katherine Harman and Arebelle Hartzell. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Zion Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Shannondale. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Mary D. Buchanan, 75, of Greystone Avenue, Seneca, died at 5:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Nov. 27, 1928, in Oil City, she was the daughter of John C. and Grace M. Lee Miller. Mrs. Buchanan was a graduate of Cranberry High School. She was a hostess/waitress at Shirley's Restaurant. Mrs. Buchanan was a member of Trinity Harvest Church in Petrolia. She enjoyed reading, bingo, crossword puzzles, trivia and history. Mrs. Buchanan was married in 1947 to Dick Buchanan, who died in 1981. Surviving are a son, Richard L. Buchanan and wife, Rita, of Boyers; a daughter, Darlene Sharrar and husband, Ralph, of Seneca; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara A. Brakeman; one brother; and four sisters. 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 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Bishop Alvin McCoy officiating. Interment will be in Jamison Corners Cemetery. Larry E. Goheen, 50, of South Mechanicsville Road, Clarion, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at his residence following a long battle with cancer. Born March 14, 1954, in Brookville, he was the son of Edward "Shang" Goheen of Strattanville and the late Shirley McAninch Goheen, who died June 27, 1995. Mr. Goheen was employed at Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in Clarion for 25 years until his illness. He coached Clarion Little League for 10 years. Mr. Goheen enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR racing, and spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. He was married Aug. 30, 1974, to the former Debra Heeter, who survives, along with his father of Strattanville. Also surviving are one son, Garrett Goheen and wife, Monica, of Clarion; two daughters, Marta Songer and fiance, Nick Adams, of Clarion and Deena Ludolph and husband, Donnie, of Newport, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Austin and Kaydee Songer, Marisa Adams and Curvin and Bracey Goheen, all of Clarion. He also is survived by his mother-in-law, Kaye Heeter of Callensburg; a sister-in-law, Eunice Goheen-Shreffler of Shippenville; a special friend, Donna Smith of Clarion; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, Mr. Goheen was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel I. Goheen, May 27, 1994; and his father-in-law, Richard Heeter, Aug. 27, 2004. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice or to the Clarion Cancer Center. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Meade Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson County. Audrey E. King, 79, of King's Lane, Harrisville, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. Mrs. King had resided at her Harrisville address for the past 35 years. She formerly lived in Springville. Born Dec. 18, 1924, in Potter's Brook, Potter County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Adah Dunham Outman. She attended public schools in Allegany, N.Y. Mrs. King had worked for Dr. Kamel Aoun, M.D., in Franklin and also worked in housekeeping at the Franklin VFW and St. Bonaventure College, Allegany, N.Y. She was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Franklin and also was a member of the Victory Township Community League in Victory Township. Mrs. King was a member of the Hebron Church in Victory Township. She enjoyed quilting, baking and her family. Mrs. King was married Nov. 16, 1942, to Freeman W. King, who died Feb. 14, 1995. Surviving are six daughters, Leona B. Hanna and husband, Stephen F., of Harrisville, Adah M. King Glenn of Harrisville, Peggy I. King and companion, Leonard Lowe, of Bartow, Fla., Helen L. Davis and husband, John H., of Broken Arrow, Okla., Beatrice E. Carr and husband, Steven P., of Harrisville and Florence M. Goshorn and husband, Ricky, of Tulsa, Okla.; six sons, Ronald F. King and wife, Ruby, of Rose Hill, N.C., DeWayne A. King and wife, Betty, of Harrisville, Robert W. King and companion, Karin Robinson, of Harrisville, Larry D. King and wife, Renee, of Tulsa, Okla., Gary D. King and wife, Shari L., of Harrisville and Frank E. King and wife, Cindy, of Tulsa, Okla.; 31 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nell (Kathryn) Chouinard and Mrs. Bob (Virginia) Nolan, all of Olean, N.Y. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. King was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Lillian) Finch and an infant; and five brothers, Jake, Ronald, Richard and Jack Outman and an infant. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Marshall Dalmaso of the Hebron Church in Polk officiating. Interment will be in the Cooperstown Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Jo Ann King, in care of Hebron Church, 3511 Old Route 8, Polk, 16342, or to the Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, Box 981, Oil City, 16301. Clair D. McNany, 87, of Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville, formerly of Wentlings Corners, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1916, in Perryville, he was the son of George and Anna Wike McNany, and was raised in the Big Bend area near Emlenton. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific on the USS Guam as a gunnery mate. In 2003, he attended the 10th reunion of his ship in Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. McNany retired in 1981 from Quaker State Refining in Emlenton after 35 years of service. During the depression, he worked with the CCC in Philadelphia and Marienville. He was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ in Monroe where he had served on consistory as a deacon and elder. He also was a sextant for several years. Mr. McNany was a member of the Monroe Community Club. He was an avid carpenter and built his own home in Wentlings Corners in 1957. Mr. McNany enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends and the Lawrence Welk Show. He was married June 28, 1938, to Mildred L. Daniels, who died in 1996. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Hale of Shippenville, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Summerville of Knox and Mrs. Harold (Cynthia) Greibel of Shippenville; 10 grandchildren, Donald G. McNany and wife of Butler, Sulyn L. Bauer and husband, Terry, of Shippenville, Brenda A. Hale of Shippenville, Patti Costan and husband, Bill, of Clarion, Brian Summerville and wife, Jenny, of Essex, England, Cathy Summerville of Centerville, Va., Thomas Summerville and wife, Terri, of Clarion, Brooke Summerville of Knox, Brent McNany and wife, Linda, of Chicora and Stacey Best and friend, Denny Price, of Lubbox, Texas; and 13 great-grandchildren, Erika, Shala, Olivia, Larysa, Sophia, Candice, Brianne, Meggan, Sean, Jacob, Caleb, Channing and Dalon; two great-great-grandchildren, Ashley and Dominick; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. McNany was preceded in death by six brother, Raymond, Harry, Leonard, Charles, Arthur and Walter McNany; and two sisters, Mae Adams and an infant, Clare; and a son-in-law, Larry E. Hale. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mark United Church of Christ in Monroe with Nancy Dunmire, minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Community Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Mark United Church of Christ, RD 1, Knox, 16232. Donald Wiley Squyres, 60, 176 Duncan Road, Harrisville, Irwin Township, Venango County, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a six-day stay there. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas., he was the son of Leonard and Hallie Marie Voss Squyres. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Mr. Squyres retired in 1995 from Cooper Energy Services where he was employed as a chipper in the foundry for 22 years. He loved music, Elvis Presley, home decorating and studying the Bible. Mr. Squyres was of the Protestant faith. He was married Aug. 21, 1969, to Roberta Mae "Bobbie Mae" Barnes, who survives. They were happily married for 35 years. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are one son, Travis S. Squyres and wife, Amy Trinko-Squyres of Freedom; and one grandchild, Marie Rose Squyres. Mr. Squyres was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Michael Wiley Squyres; one sister, Jay Brown; and his stepfather, Toby Mouser. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Robert Surrena, a friend of the family, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Alberta L. Wheeler, 81, of 1131 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Stoneboro, Worth Township, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Trinity Living Center, Grove City, after an extended illness. Born Oct. 27, 1922, in Worth Township, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen C. Kilgore Armstrong. She attended the former Heister Country School in Venango County. Mrs. Wheeler was a self-taught person and had completed many correspondence courses in English and music. She was an accomplished mandolin, guitar, accordion and piano player. She served for many years on the election board of Worth Township and was in the Mercer County Voter's Hall of Fame. Mrs. Wheeler was a homemaker who was known for her chocolate and peanut butter fudge. She was an accomplished seamstress, a herbalist and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, along with fishing and her family. She was a member of the Sandy Lake Alliance Church. Mrs. Wheeler was married June 10, 1939, to Derahl D. "DD" Wheeler, who died Dec. 1, 1997. Surviving are one daughter, Penny S. McCool of Hebron, Ky.; two sons, Lawrence H. "Larry" Wheeler and wife, Sara, of Stoneboro and Morris L. "Joe" Wheeler of Stoneboro; and seven grandchildren, Gaylene Locke and Kandell Scruggs, both of Edgewood, N.M., Kayla Mitchell of Cedar Park, Texas, Tammy DelliQuardri of Hubbard, Ohio, Joseph Wheeler of Stoneboro, Corry McCool of Stoneboro and Kierstin McCool of Boise, Idaho. She also is survived by two brothers, Melvin E. Armstrong and wife, Dessie Ann, of Springfield, Ohio, and Lester Armstrong of Summerfield, Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Becker; and two brothers, Loyd Armstrong and Robert Armstrong. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pat L. Confer, pastor of the Sandy Lake Alliance Church, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in Center Cemetery, Polk, Mineral Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3695 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 301B, Canfield, Ohio, 44406.

Robert James Burns, Parker, formerly of Oil City David James DeHart, Elliot Road, Sligo Guy C. "Charlie" Rogers, 909 Sunville Road, Franklin Robert James Burns, 84, of Parker Heights Apartment 306, 302 N. Wayne St., Parker, formerly of Oil City, died at 12:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Clarion Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Burns had been a resident of Hermitage for a number of years before moving to Parker to be near his son and family because of poor health. Born Aug. 21, 1920, in Oil City, he was the son of John J. and Rose Murphy Burns. Mr. Burns served in the Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant during World War II. He retired in 1982 as a rate auditor from Boss-Linco Lines in Buffalo after 25 years of service. He also worked for Eazor Trucking in Sharon. Mr. Burns was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Burns was married in Atlantic City Nov. 7, 1942, to the former June Eleanor Godfrey of Buffalo. She survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, John and Linda Burns of Parker; six grandchildren, Daniel Burns of Chicora, Matthew Burns of Karns City, Jennifer Fisher of Butler, Robert Burns of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Craig Burns and Rebecca Burns, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a daughter-in-law, Gail Burns of Buffalo, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burns was preceded in death by one son, Robert Paul Burns, in 1982 and a half brother, Arthur Burns. Private visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robert James Burns, 84, of Parker Heights Apartment 306, 302 N. Wayne St., Parker, formerly of Oil City, died at 12:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Clarion Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Burns had been a resident of Hermitage for a number of years before moving to Parker to be near his son and family because of poor health. Born Aug. 21, 1920, in Oil City, he was the son of John J. and Rose Murphy Burns. Mr. Burns served in the Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant during World War II. He retired in 1982 as a rate auditor from Boss-Linco Lines in Buffalo after 25 years of service. He also worked for Eazor Trucking in Sharon. Mr. Burns was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Burns was married in Atlantic City Nov. 7, 1942, to the former June Eleanor Godfrey of Buffalo. She survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, John and Linda Burns of Parker; six grandchildren, Daniel Burns of Chicora, Matthew Burns of Karns City, Jennifer Fisher of Butler, Robert Burns of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Craig Burns and Rebecca Burns, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a daughter-in-law, Gail Burns of Buffalo, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burns was preceded in death by one son, Robert Paul Burns, in 1982 and a half brother, Arthur Burns. Private visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guy C. "Charlie" Rogers, 51, of 909 Sunville Road, Franklin, died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, at his residence. Born Nov. 14, 1952, in Franklin, he was the son of Frederick and Janet Flickner Rogers. Mr. Rogers presently was employed as a unit operator for Merisol Antioxidant. He also worked as an assemblyman for Joy Manufacturing and was a unit operator for Pennzoil for more than 28 years. He was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. He was an active church member, having been a member of the administrative board, assistant treasurer, previous youth council leader and former chairman of the pastor-parish committee. Mr. Rogers enjoyed hunting, family vacations, helping others and spending time with family and friends. He was married June 3, 1978, to Kathleen McCarren, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Janet Rogers of Dempseytown; and two children, Adam and Joseph Rogers, both at home. He also is survived by three brothers and their wives, Larry and Brenda Rogers of Rouseville, the Rev. Timothy and Shirley Rogers of Addison and Douglas and Donna Rogers of Dempseytown; and one sister, Carla Tarr and husband, Michael, of Dempseytown. Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Timothy Rogers, pastor of Addison United Methodist Church and brother of the deceased, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 3936 State Route 417, Cooperstown, 16317, or to the VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.

Robert James Burns, Parker, formerly of Oil City David James DeHart, Elliot Road, Sligo Guy C. "Charlie" Rogers, 909 Sunville Road, Franklin Robert James Burns, 84, of Parker Heights Apartment 306, 302 N. Wayne St., Parker, formerly of Oil City, died at 12:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Clarion Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Burns had been a resident of Hermitage for a number of years before moving to Parker to be near his son and family because of poor health. Born Aug. 21, 1920, in Oil City, he was the son of John J. and Rose Murphy Burns. Mr. Burns served in the Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant during World War II. He retired in 1982 as a rate auditor from Boss-Linco Lines in Buffalo after 25 years of service. He also worked for Eazor Trucking in Sharon. Mr. Burns was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Burns was married in Atlantic City Nov. 7, 1942, to the former June Eleanor Godfrey of Buffalo. She survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, John and Linda Burns of Parker; six grandchildren, Daniel Burns of Chicora, Matthew Burns of Karns City, Jennifer Fisher of Butler, Robert Burns of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Craig Burns and Rebecca Burns, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a daughter-in-law, Gail Burns of Buffalo, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burns was preceded in death by one son, Robert Paul Burns, in 1982 and a half brother, Arthur Burns. Private visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robert James Burns, 84, of Parker Heights Apartment 306, 302 N. Wayne St., Parker, formerly of Oil City, died at 12:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Clarion Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Burns had been a resident of Hermitage for a number of years before moving to Parker to be near his son and family because of poor health. Born Aug. 21, 1920, in Oil City, he was the son of John J. and Rose Murphy Burns. Mr. Burns served in the Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant during World War II. He retired in 1982 as a rate auditor from Boss-Linco Lines in Buffalo after 25 years of service. He also worked for Eazor Trucking in Sharon. Mr. Burns was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Burns was married in Atlantic City Nov. 7, 1942, to the former June Eleanor Godfrey of Buffalo. She survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, John and Linda Burns of Parker; six grandchildren, Daniel Burns of Chicora, Matthew Burns of Karns City, Jennifer Fisher of Butler, Robert Burns of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Craig Burns and Rebecca Burns, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a daughter-in-law, Gail Burns of Buffalo, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burns was preceded in death by one son, Robert Paul Burns, in 1982 and a half brother, Arthur Burns. Private visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guy C. "Charlie" Rogers, 51, of 909 Sunville Road, Franklin, died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, at his residence. Born Nov. 14, 1952, in Franklin, he was the son of Frederick and Janet Flickner Rogers. Mr. Rogers presently was employed as a unit operator for Merisol Antioxidant. He also worked as an assemblyman for Joy Manufacturing and was a unit operator for Pennzoil for more than 28 years. He was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. He was an active church member, having been a member of the administrative board, assistant treasurer, previous youth council leader and former chairman of the pastor-parish committee. Mr. Rogers enjoyed hunting, family vacations, helping others and spending time with family and friends. He was married June 3, 1978, to Kathleen McCarren, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Janet Rogers of Dempseytown; and two children, Adam and Joseph Rogers, both at home. He also is survived by three brothers and their wives, Larry and Brenda Rogers of Rouseville, the Rev. Timothy and Shirley Rogers of Addison and Douglas and Donna Rogers of Dempseytown; and one sister, Carla Tarr and husband, Michael, of Dempseytown. Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Timothy Rogers, pastor of Addison United Methodist Church and brother of the deceased, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 3936 State Route 417, Cooperstown, 16317, or to the VNA Foundation, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: watterson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1239.2 Message Board Post: No, the only Wattersons are the ones I listed

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colwell or Caldwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/584 Message Board Post: Colwell's of Clarion Co. 1880 U.S. Census - Farmington and Licking: I and several other family relatives have been researching the life of a great-grandfather, who was known as Warren J. COLWELL aka Warner J. CALDWELL aka Jack CALDWELL aka W.J. COLWELL aka (possibly even as) John COLWELL by the many people that lived in the surrounding area of the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Indian Reservation of Montana, up until the time of his death in 1920. On his death certificate, this information was found noted as - Name: Warren J. COLWELL Deathdate: 8 Nov. 1920 Birthdate: 8 May 1852 Birthplace: PA (Pennsylvania) Father's name: Unknown Mother's name: Unknown Occupation: Postmaster Wife: Helen S. IVANS or IVONS Residence: Frazer for 48 years Burial: 10 Nov. 1920 Burialplace: Frazer Cemetary, VALLEY, MT Informant of said document: Mrs. W.J. COLWELL Is there anyone out there, who is missing a branch to their family tree and his personal information is similar or even remotely close to that of this man's. Please do not hesitate to contact me, there is more information that can be shared concerning the life of our great-grandfather's. Plus, we are or I am seeking to connect him with his family. Thanks, Phyllis

Hello, I am looking for any information regarding Isaiah R. Hannold who married Mary Jane Watterson. I have Mary Jane Watterson born April 28, 1827. I believe they were married November 16, 1848 in Clarion, Co. Have 3 known children: Samuel, Thompson and Henrietta. I would like to find out when Mary Jane died and also her parents names. Thank you for any help you are able to provide. Rhonda florida __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Yes, I would very much like the picture of James Watterson plus the one with his wife. Thank you, Gloria Weiss ----- Original Message ----- From: <swilson@grane.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:53 PM Subject: [CLARION] Re: Watterson Book > 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/195.179.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I have an old photo album of my Aunt's who grew up in Wattersonville. There is two pictures one of James Watterson and a & Mrs Watterson. The pictures are probably from around 1900. I will email them to anyone who is interested. > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > List suggestions or problems?? > Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GaB.2ACE/195.179.1 Message Board Post: I have an old photo album of my Aunt's who grew up in Wattersonville. There is two pictures one of James Watterson and a & Mrs Watterson. The pictures are probably from around 1900. I will email them to anyone who is interested.

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/177.1 Message Board Post: Ted, My name is Allen Sabatino and my GG Uncle was Sylvester D Rhodes. He won the metal of honor at fishers hill. This is amazing. Contact me if you get a chance. I have lots of info on the 61th maybe I can help. Al

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fitzgerald/Conner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5UC.2ACE/1165.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi, thank you for looking that would be great.

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/1084.1.1 Message Board Post: I have quite a bit of info about the Conners and McNaughtons (coincidentally, I'm a direct decendant of both) from the Conneration book. Please email me if you want specific info or just want to chat about the Conners/McNaughtons. Thanks!

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/1165.2 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of the Conners from Clarion Co. I have a book entirely devoted to the Conners....I'll check it to see if there is a connection to your Fitzgerald family.

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/583 Message Board Post: I just tried to access the Clarion Co. GenWeb site. Here is what came up on my screen: Welcome to the Web Site of Clarion County This page is a place holder for the home page of your own website Personal your home page... etc. There seems to be no way to access the Clarion databases. Is anyone else having this problem? Thanks. Lois

----- Original Message ----- From: "Vickie Young" <vickieyoung@charter.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 7:46 PM Subject: [CLARION] Obituaries, The Derrick, August 25, 2004 > Vaughn E. Agnew, Route 36, Leeper > > Lawrence J. Barrett, Clover Avenue, Knox > > John A. Carey, 1 Sycamore St., Oil City > > Donald E. Kunselman, South Bethlehem > > George L. Shafer, Stuart, Fla. > > John C. Villar, 941 Liberty St., Franklin > > Vaughn E. Agnew, 84, of Route 36, Leeper, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his > home in Leeper. Born Jan. 14, 1920, in Tylersburg, he was the son of Robert > S. and Marilla Richardson Agnew. He graduated from Clarion High School in > 1937 He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He > and all four of his brothers served in the military during World War II, and > all returned home. Mr. Agnew was owner and operator of Agnew Radio and TV > and also was employed by Carmate of Leeper. He was a member of the Good > Shepherd United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Clarion > Post for 25 years. He also served on the Kahle Medical Board. He loved to > read and study the Bible. He loved animals and was devoted to his faithful > little dog, "Brandy." He also was a student of Civil War history. He was > married Oct. 29, 1938, to the former Pauline F. Mays, who survives in > Leeper. Also surviving are a son, Richard L. Agnew, and wife, Joyce, of > Leeper; a daughter, Vonda L. Stauffer, and husband, Ted, of Arlington, > Texas; a brother, Ken Agnew, and wife, Nancy, of Marathon, Fla.; a > sister-in-law, Violet Agnew of Lake City, Fla.; five granddaughters, Melanie > West, Melissa Agnew, Melinda Gurner, and Stephanie and Jennifer Stauffer; > and three great-grandchildren, Marisa and Evan Gurner, and Rachel > Hilenbrant. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, > Robert, Jerry and Ren Agnew. There will be no visitation. Funeral services > will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clarion County > Humane Society, Route 322, Shippenville; the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Box > 668, Knox, 16232; or the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. The Goble > Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. > > Lawrence J. Barrett, 82, of Clover Avenue, Knox, died at 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, > Aug. 24, 2004, at Clarion Hospital. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in > Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in > Thursday's newspaper. > > Howard F. Bell, 87, of 4362 Bell Road, Cochranton, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, > 2004, at Meadville Medical Center. Born Sept. 15, 1916, in Wayne Township, > he was the son of Ellis and Savilla Hollabaugh Bell. He was an Army veteran > of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was an electrician at > the American Viscose for 40 years, retiring in 1981. He was known as the > area handyman following his retirement. He was a member of the Deckards > United Methodist Church, where he served as the church trustee for many > years and held several other offices in the church. He was married Dec. 24, > 1936, to the former Ruth Yarnell, who survives. Also surviving are two > daughters, Ellen Govertsen, and husband, Walt, of Wheaton, Ill., and > Virginia Smith, and husband, Richard, of Meadville; four sisters, Marie > Nahay of Meadville, Ila Wright of Cochranton, and Kathryn McCaul and Doris > Bouchard, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Philip Bell of Utica, > and Lester Bell of Cooperstown; three grandsons, Don DuPont Jr., and Grant > and Kurt Govertsen; a granddaughter, Vicki Myers; a great-granddaughter, > Stephanie Mitchell; and several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He > was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Baker, and three brothers, Paul, > Wayne and Russell Bell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today > at the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 Franklin St., Cochranton. > Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Deckards United > Methodist Church with the Rev. James Hamilton of the church officiating. > Interment will be in Peters Cemetery, Canal Township. The family suggests > memorials be made to the Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckard > Road, Cochranton, 16314. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to > dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. > > John A. Carey, 68, of 1 Sycamore St., Oil City, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. > 24, 2004. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. > A complete obituary will be published in Thursday's newspaper. > > Velma Leona (Turner) Farren, 80, of 25 Lake St., Stoneboro, and formerly > Barkeyville, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 24, 2004, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, > Greenville. Born Oct. 17, 1923, in Sheaklyville, she was the daughter of > James Esbon Turner and Iva Jane Stright. She attended Barkeyville and Wesley > High School. Mrs. Farren worked as a school bus driver for Moore's Busing, > retiring after 25 years. She was a member of the 500 Club and the United > Methodist Women. She attended Peters Chapel, Nectarine, most of her life > until moving to the Lakeview area. She then became a member of the Lakeview > United Methodist Church. She loved to play cards and games. She also loved > to spend time with her grandchildren and her great-grandson. She was married > May 4, 1944, to Lee Lawrence Farren, who preceded her in death on Feb. 12, > 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Darlene Hoffman, and husband, Ted, of > Stoneboro, and Connie Montgomery, and husband, Tom, of Pittsburgh; a son, > Rick L. Farren, and wife, Cindy, of Plano; seven grandchildren; and one > great-grandchild. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in > death by a brother, Richard Turner. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 > p.m. Thursday at the Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home Inc., 3236 S. Main St., > Sandy Lake. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral > home with the Rev. Jim Young of Lakeview United Methodist Church > officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Cemetery, Pine Township. The > family suggests memorials be made to the Lakeview United Methodist Church, > Box 177, Sandy Lake, 16145, or the Lakeview Area Meals on Wheels, in care of > the funeral home. > > Donald E. Kunselman, 74, of South Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2004, at > Clarion Hospital. Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem, > is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in > Thursday's newspaper. > > George L. Shafer, 93, of Stuart, Fla., died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004. Among his > survivors is a daughter, Barbara Behringer of Franklin. He was a frequent > visitor to the area. > > John C. Villar, 47, a well-known resident of 941 Liberty St., Franklin, died > Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1956, in Wichita, > Kan., he was a son of John A. and Mary (Simpson) Villar. He was a 1975 > graduate of Venango Christian High School. Mr. Villar was employed the past > 17 years by the city of Franklin as a member of the Water Treatment > Department. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin, and the > Franklin Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 110. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid > listener and follower of the musical group The Grateful Dead. He took great > pride in formerly coaching the boys basketball team of Venango Catholic High > School in Oil City for a number of years. He was married Nov. 16, 1984, to > the former Jill Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Beth > Villar, a sophomore at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Ben Villar, and > twin sons, Jack and Robby Villar, all at home; his mother, Mary Simpson > Villar of Oil City; two sisters, Kimberly McNellie, and husband, Phil, and > Kelly Miller, and husband, Tim, all of Oil City; and many loving aunts, > uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by > his father and his grandparents, Joseph and Kathryn Simpson. Friends may > call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral > Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian Wake service will be held at 8 > p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will > be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., > Franklin. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests > memorials be made to St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323; > to St. Stephen Church, 210 Reed St., Oil City, 16301; or to Venango Catholic > High School, 1505 W. First St., Oil City, 16301. > > > > ==== PACLARIO Mailing List ==== > List suggestions or problems?? > Contact the listowner at <PACLARIO-admin@rootsweb.com> > >

Lawrence J. Barrett, Clover Avenue, Knox John A. "Jack" Carey, 1 Sycamore St., Oil City Freda C. Carnahan, Tionesta Col. Allen H. Foreman, Kane, formerly of Tionesta and Oil City Donald E. Kunselman, South Bethlehem Jane E. Wolbert, 106 Lutz Drive, Lucinda Lawrence J. Barrett, 82, of Clover Avenue, Knox, died at 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 19, 1922, in Belle Vernon, he was the son of James L. and Margaret Geever Barrett. He was a graduate of Edinboro University and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Barrett was a second lieutenant, infantry unit commander in Company 1, 78th Infantry Division, 309th Infantry Regiment, serving in France and Germany during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and received the European, African, Middle East Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Barrett was an industrial designer, having worked many years for Chrysler and the Ford Motor Co. He and his family moved back to Knox in 1978. Mr. Barrett enjoyed reading, history and following politics and was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He was married June 14, 1952, in St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City to Eleanor Clover, who survives. Also surviving are a son, John Lawrence Barrett and wife, Loren, of New York City; a daughter, Mary Osellame and husband, Albert, of Bozeman, Mont.; and two grandchildren, Sarah and Nicholas Osellame. He also is survived by a sister, Rose Marie Barrett of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Caparosa and Margaret Hutchinson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jay Montgomery, pastor of the Edenburg Presbyterian Church, Knox, and the Rev. Susan Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the Knox Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Kidney Foundation. John A. "Jack" Carey, 68, of 1 Sycamore St., Oil City, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born Dec. 15, 1935, in Oil City, he was the son of James H. and Catherine Lonergan Carey. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Mr. Carey had worked in construction for Bouquin's, as a painter while living in Arizona and last worked for Beals Personal Care Home in Franklin. He was a member of the Pulaski Club and the VFW. Mr. Carey enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Surviving are a son, John Carey of Colorado; one brother, Robert Carey of Dover, Del.; and three sisters, Mary Niederriter of Warren, Pa., and Joanne Meagher and husband, Paul, and Barbara Hall, all of Oil City. Mr. Carey was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard Carey and James Carey; and one sister, Patricia McClellan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph Church, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association. Freda A. Carnahan, 86, of Tionesta, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004. Among her six surviving children are Richard, Robert and Dennis Carnahan and Janet Bruner, all of Tionesta; and a sister, Helen Kinch of Tionesta. Col. Allen H. Foreman, (U.S. Army ret), 94, a resident of Kane since 1986, formerly of Tionesta and Oil City, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, in North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie, Md. Born Feb. 26, 1910, in Tionesta, he was the son of Vivian and Hazel Foreman. When pre-school age, the family moved to Oil City where he attended public school. After graduation in 1928 from high school, Col. Foreman worked as a reporter for The Oil City Blizzard until January 1929 when he entered Maryville College in Tennessee. In May 1930 he enlisted in the Army and served as a private in the 29th Infantry at Fort Benning, Ga., until July 1931 when he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from West Point and was commissioned as a second lieutenant with the Class of 1935. During World War II, Col. Foreman served overseas from July 1942 to August 1945 as a tank destroyer officer in Tunisia and Italy and then with the First U.S. Army in the drive from Normandy to Leipzig. During the next 20 years, he served his country as an Army officer in numerous capacities, both at home and abroad, and retired Aug. 31, 1965, at Governors Island, N.Y., where he was the Assistant Chief of Staff, First U.S. Army. Following retirement from the Army, Col. Foreman earned a master's of arts degree at Villanova University and served as an English instructor at Valley Forge Military Academy from 1966 to 1975. Col. Foreman was a member of East Kane Methodist Church, the Rotary Club of Kane, Bucktail Chapter of the Retired Officers Association and the Society of Mayflower Descendants. His interests included golf (he never rode in a cart), bowling, gardening, walking and discussing politics. He married a high school classmate, the former Marjorie Luella Anderson of Oil City, Dec. 21, 1935, and she died Aug. 6, 1985. From this marriage are four surviving sons, Allen H. Foreman Jr., of Edgewater, Md., Robert J. Foreman of Carlsbad, Calif., Thomas A. Foreman of Gainesville, Fla., and James R. Foreman of Lake City, Fla.; four grandchildren, Brian, Kevin, Tomiko and Andrew; and one great-grandchild, Karen. On Oct. 1, 1986, he married Mrs. L. Catherine Galbo, widow of Joseph J. Galbo, both longtime residents of Kane. She died July 10, 2000. From this marriage are three surviving stepsons, William A. Galbo of Barnegat, N.J., Philip E. Galbo of Meadville and Samuel J. Galbo of Corry. A memorial service will be held in Kane at a later date. Interment will be in West Point, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends Memorial Library, 230 Chase St., Kane, 16735. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home in Kane. Donald E. Kunselman, 74, of South Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1929, in Pierce (Salem), he was the son of Irvin and Emma Shaffer Kunselman. Mr. Kunselman attended Salem schools and graduated from Dayton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he held the rank of AM2. Mr. Kunselman was employed as a printer for the Leader Vindicator of New Bethlehem, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Bethlehem. Mr. Kunselman loved the outdoors and hunting but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed woodworking. He was married in Salem Feb. 25, 1955, to the former Bonnie L. Mathers, who survives. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February. Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Johnston and husband, Joseph, of South Bethlehem; a sister, Gladys Slagle and husband, Carl, of New Bethlehem RD 1; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kunselman was preceded in death by two brothers, Melroy and Clyde Kunselman; and one sister, Martha Gruver. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday 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 Don Donini, layman, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Beautiful Lookout. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 207 Lafayette St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Jane E. Wolbert, 60, of 106 Lutz Drive, Lucinda, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, in Life Care Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 25, 1943, in Lucinda, she was the daughter of Edward and Beatrice Griebel Lutz. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School in Lucinda. Mrs. Wolbert was employed by Marienville Glass Plant, Rod's Grocery Store and Knox Township. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, and the Rosary Society of the church. Mrs. Wolbert enjoyed card club, spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and reading. She was married Nov. 25, 1967, to Michael J. Wolbert, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Andrew M. Wolbert and wife, Kathleen, of Shippenville and Paul E. Wolbert and wife, Judy, of Marble; and four grandchildren, Kevin, John, Alex and Kirk. She also is survived by a sister, Kathleen Lutz of Lucinda; and a brother, Edward Lutz and wife, Janice, of Shippenville. Mrs. Wolbert was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Joseph S. Wolbert. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help defray funeral expenses.

Vaughn E. Agnew, Route 36, Leeper Lawrence J. Barrett, Clover Avenue, Knox John A. Carey, 1 Sycamore St., Oil City Donald E. Kunselman, South Bethlehem George L. Shafer, Stuart, Fla. John C. Villar, 941 Liberty St., Franklin Vaughn E. Agnew, 84, of Route 36, Leeper, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his home in Leeper. Born Jan. 14, 1920, in Tylersburg, he was the son of Robert S. and Marilla Richardson Agnew. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1937 He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He and all four of his brothers served in the military during World War II, and all returned home. Mr. Agnew was owner and operator of Agnew Radio and TV and also was employed by Carmate of Leeper. He was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Clarion Post for 25 years. He also served on the Kahle Medical Board. He loved to read and study the Bible. He loved animals and was devoted to his faithful little dog, "Brandy." He also was a student of Civil War history. He was married Oct. 29, 1938, to the former Pauline F. Mays, who survives in Leeper. Also surviving are a son, Richard L. Agnew, and wife, Joyce, of Leeper; a daughter, Vonda L. Stauffer, and husband, Ted, of Arlington, Texas; a brother, Ken Agnew, and wife, Nancy, of Marathon, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Violet Agnew of Lake City, Fla.; five granddaughters, Melanie West, Melissa Agnew, Melinda Gurner, and Stephanie and Jennifer Stauffer; and three great-grandchildren, Marisa and Evan Gurner, and Rachel Hilenbrant. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Jerry and Ren Agnew. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clarion County Humane Society, Route 322, Shippenville; the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Box 668, Knox, 16232; or the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. The Goble Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence J. Barrett, 82, of Clover Avenue, Knox, died at 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at Clarion Hospital. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday's newspaper. Howard F. Bell, 87, of 4362 Bell Road, Cochranton, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at Meadville Medical Center. Born Sept. 15, 1916, in Wayne Township, he was the son of Ellis and Savilla Hollabaugh Bell. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was an electrician at the American Viscose for 40 years, retiring in 1981. He was known as the area handyman following his retirement. He was a member of the Deckards United Methodist Church, where he served as the church trustee for many years and held several other offices in the church. He was married Dec. 24, 1936, to the former Ruth Yarnell, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Ellen Govertsen, and husband, Walt, of Wheaton, Ill., and Virginia Smith, and husband, Richard, of Meadville; four sisters, Marie Nahay of Meadville, Ila Wright of Cochranton, and Kathryn McCaul and Doris Bouchard, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Philip Bell of Utica, and Lester Bell of Cooperstown; three grandsons, Don DuPont Jr., and Grant and Kurt Govertsen; a granddaughter, Vicki Myers; a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Mitchell; and several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Baker, and three brothers, Paul, Wayne and Russell Bell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Deckards United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Hamilton of the church officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery, Canal Township. The family suggests memorials be made to the Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckard Road, Cochranton, 16314. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. John A. Carey, 68, of 1 Sycamore St., Oil City, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday's newspaper. Velma Leona (Turner) Farren, 80, of 25 Lake St., Stoneboro, and formerly Barkeyville, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 24, 2004, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville. Born Oct. 17, 1923, in Sheaklyville, she was the daughter of James Esbon Turner and Iva Jane Stright. She attended Barkeyville and Wesley High School. Mrs. Farren worked as a school bus driver for Moore's Busing, retiring after 25 years. She was a member of the 500 Club and the United Methodist Women. She attended Peters Chapel, Nectarine, most of her life until moving to the Lakeview area. She then became a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church. She loved to play cards and games. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and her great-grandson. She was married May 4, 1944, to Lee Lawrence Farren, who preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Darlene Hoffman, and husband, Ted, of Stoneboro, and Connie Montgomery, and husband, Tom, of Pittsburgh; a son, Rick L. Farren, and wife, Cindy, of Plano; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Turner. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home Inc., 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Young of Lakeview United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Cemetery, Pine Township. The family suggests memorials be made to the Lakeview United Methodist Church, Box 177, Sandy Lake, 16145, or the Lakeview Area Meals on Wheels, in care of the funeral home. Donald E. Kunselman, 74, of South Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2004, at Clarion Hospital. Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday's newspaper. George L. Shafer, 93, of Stuart, Fla., died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004. Among his survivors is a daughter, Barbara Behringer of Franklin. He was a frequent visitor to the area. John C. Villar, 47, a well-known resident of 941 Liberty St., Franklin, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1956, in Wichita, Kan., he was a son of John A. and Mary (Simpson) Villar. He was a 1975 graduate of Venango Christian High School. Mr. Villar was employed the past 17 years by the city of Franklin as a member of the Water Treatment Department. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin, and the Franklin Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 110. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid listener and follower of the musical group The Grateful Dead. He took great pride in formerly coaching the boys basketball team of Venango Catholic High School in Oil City for a number of years. He was married Nov. 16, 1984, to the former Jill Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Beth Villar, a sophomore at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Ben Villar, and twin sons, Jack and Robby Villar, all at home; his mother, Mary Simpson Villar of Oil City; two sisters, Kimberly McNellie, and husband, Phil, and Kelly Miller, and husband, Tim, all of Oil City; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Joseph and Kathryn Simpson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323; to St. Stephen Church, 210 Reed St., Oil City, 16301; or to Venango Catholic High School, 1505 W. First St., Oil City, 16301.