The Derrick, March 19, 2009: Donald W. Deitz, Reidsburg Curtis J. Ditzenberger, Main Street Extenson, Polk Veronica Huefner, Marble Ronald L. Kinch, 1485 Mercer Road, Frenchcreek Township Francis J. Nesta, Knox Elizabeth A. Post, 15008 Coleman Road, Meadville Pamela Slater, Marienville Donald B. Stiglitz, Sligo Mildred "Mimi" Wolfe, Rogers, Ark. Donald Wayne Deitz, 79, of Reidsburg died Wednesday morning, March 18, 2009, in Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 25, 1929, in Reidsburg, he was a son of Edward E. and Cordella E. Shirey Deitz. He was married Feb. 20, 1953, in Pittsburgh, to the former Edith May Smith. Mr. Deitz graduated from Clarion High School in 1947 and from Robert Morris Business College in 1957. He had been a certified public accountant (CPA) since 1962. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and was discharged as a staff sergeant. Mr. Deitz was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion, Clarion Blue Lodge 277, Jefferson Royal Arch Chapter 225 and Pittsburgh Commandry 1 of the Knights Templar. In addition to his wife, Mr. Deitz is survived by three sons, Charles Deitz and his wife, Elise, of Clarion, Jeffery Deitz and his wife, Michelle, of Sligo and Gerald Deitz and his wife, Kathy, of Clarion; two daughters, Linda Corbin and her husband, Bill, of Clarion and Jeanne Foster and her husband, Fred, of Clarion; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Deitz of Clarion; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Deitz was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Naylor and Wanda Jean Myers. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Hauser of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion officiating. Interment will follow in Reidsburg Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Curtis J. Ditzenberger, 41, of Main Street Extension, Polk, passed away March 18, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of Richard and Alice Ditzenberger. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. in Franklin. A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition of the News Herald. Veronica M. Huefner, 73, of Marble, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at her residence. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Ronald L. Kinch, 64, of 1485 Mercer Road, Frenchcreek Township, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday morning, March 18, 2009, in UPMC Northwest of Seneca. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1238 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The News-Herald. Francis Joseph Nesta, 84, of Knox, died Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a brief hospitalization. Born Nov. 22, 1924, in East McKeesport, he was the son of the late Francis Sullivan Nesta and Hannah Mary Swanson Nesta. He was a 1943 graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding. He worked for the Westinghouse Air Brake Company for 42 years as a clerk and instructor in the engineering department. He married the former Louise Elizabeth Poppa on April 30, 1949, in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Wilmerding. The Nestas lived in Wilmerding until moving to Knox in October 2001. Mr. Nesta was a member of the Wilmerding and Knox Lions Clubs. He served two separate terms as president of the Wilmerding Club and was active at the district level of Lions International, attending numerous state and national conventions. Mr. Nesta was a very civic minded man. He founded Cub Scout Pack 205 in Wilmerding and served as Cubmaster for eight years. He formed the Valley Nu-Tones, a drum & bugle and majorette corps, which later became the Sundowners. This group participated in parades and competitions from 1961 through 1973, and was well known in Allegheny County and beyond. As a positive outlet for youth, it affected hundreds of young people from many of the communities surrounding Wilmerding. Mr. Nesta organized and supervised the Wilmerding Food Pantry, supplying food to more than 250 needy families in the Turtle Creek Valley. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the George Westinghouse Humanitarian Award in 1987. In 1989, he was named Man of the Year in Wilmerding for his volunteer service to the community. Mr. Nesta was extremely happy with his new community and wasted no time in becoming involved. He was especially warmed by the way so many people in Knox welcomed he and his wife. He proudly wore shirts of his own design that read "I'm from KNOX - next to Heaven", distributing them to anyone who shared his enthusiasm and appreciation for his new home. He and his wife were both active and faithful members of the Grace E.C. Church of Ninevah. They were also involved with Charitable Deeds and Services and the Knox Caring Cupboard food pantry. Mr. Nesta also founded the Knox Golden Agers club for senior citizens. Mr. Nesta enjoyed square dancing and attending musicals and concerts. He was a former member of the Pittsburgh Rockets Sr. Drum and Bugle Corps and sang with the Wilmerding Community Church Choir. He enjoyed traveling with his family and was particularly fond of Florida, San Diego, and eastern Tennessee. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family and, of course, the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Francis J. Nesta and his wife, Sharon, of Knox and Dennis C. Nesta and his wife, Susan, of Union, Ky.; and one daughter, Norma Jean Krouskop and her husband, Don, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Mr. Nesta is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Jamison Nesta and his wife, Meghan, of Bridgeport, Pa., Jonathan Nesta of Panama City Beach, Fla., Kyle Nesta of Tampa, Fla., Kristan Nesta of Knox, Victoria, Anthony, Alisa and Alex Nesta all of Union, Ky., Shannon Walker and her husband, Ty, of Gahanna, Ohio, and Chad and Collin Heacock of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and one great-grandson, Boyd Vernon Nesta of Bridgeport, Pa., who was born on his 58th wedding anniversary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Nesta; and a sister, Mary Rorabaugh. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Rick Osberg, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Starr Cemetery in Ninevah. Online condolences can be sent to the Nesta family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Memorial gifts can be made to Grace E.C. Church or to Charitable Deeds and Services. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Post, 64, of 15008 Coleman Road, Meadville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at Meadville Medical Center. Born Aug. 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Arvilla "Billy" Carson Snyder. On March 31, 1962, she married Frank C. Post, and he survives. She knew and loved Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord. She was an active member of the Meadville Alliance Church, although declining health reduced her physical service. She loved Christ, family, Christ's church and flowers. She made a difference in many lives over her lifetime. Those who knew her said she was a beautiful example of what the Christian Bible describes as the perfect wife and mother. In addition to her husband of 46 years, Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Frank Post Jr. of La Mesa, Calif., and Gordon C. Post and his wife, Bonnie, of Englewood, Colo.; a daughter, Tamie M. Valeo and her husband, Leonard, of Toms River, N.J., nine grandchildren, Chelsea, Tyler and Sydney Valeo, Maxwell and Zackary Post, Jason and Aaron Post, and Ethan and Adam Dye; as well as several great grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, George Snyder and his wife, Linda, of Meadville and James Snyder and his wife, Donna, of Cambridge Springs; and two sisters, June Coyle and her husband, Brian, of Erie and Dora Casler-Snyder of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Teresa "Tess" Post. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday at Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Meadville Alliance Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Conley, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville. Memorial contributions may be made to Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville, 16335. Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville. Pamela Slater, 58, of Marienville, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday March 17, 2009, at the Clarion Hospital. Born March 19, 1950, in Kane, she was the daughter of Paul and Margaret Hilyer Carter. She was married Oct. 23, 1971, to Ron Slater, who survives. Pam was a housewife and a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Slater is survived by four children, Chris Slater of Marienville, Aaron Slater of Fort Lee, Va., and Virginia Slater and Emily Slater, both of Marienville. She is also survived by her mother, Margaret Carter of Marienville; two brothers, Brent Carter of Waldo, Fla. and Kevin Carter and his wife, Debra, of Marienville; four grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Slater was preceded in death by her father, Paul Carter; and two infant children, Charles Paul and Maggie Beulah. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Marienville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in North Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion/Forest VNA or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation at Western PA Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Convention Towers, 960 Penn Ave. #1000, Pittsburgh, 15222. Donald B. "Smoke" Stiglitz, 49, of Sligo, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2009, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 17, 1959, in Clarion, he was the son of Donald L. and Darla Kay Smathers Stiglitz of Sligo. He graduated from Keystone High School in 1978. Mr. Stiglitz worked at the 68 Bar in Rimersburg. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Stiglitz was a member of the Eagles Club in Clarion. He enjoyed watching wrestling, races, and football. He also enjoyed working outside and spending time with his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Dennis Stiglitz and his friend, Lisa Heasley, of Fairmount City; and two sisters, Debra Graham and her friend, Jim McCall, of Knox, and Donna Gallagher and her husband, Mike, of Sligo. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Toni and Kolton Stiglitz, John Graham and his friend, Kelly Evans, Jason Graham and his friend, Kristi Horner, Jayme Graham, Tim Gallagher and his friend, Breah Ditto, and Tara Gallagher. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bob Graham; a niece, Lauren Stiglitz; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stiglitz and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Manuell. A private funeral service for family will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion with Monsignor Jan Olowin, pastor of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Emlenton, officiating. Interment will be held at the Knox Union Cemetery in Knox. Family suggests that donations be made to the Clarion County Mental Retardation Administration, 214 South 7th Avenue, Clarion, 16214. Online condolences may be sent at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Mildred "Mimi" Wolfe of Rogers, Ark., unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday March 16, 2009. Among her survivors is a step-daughter, Marilyn Wolfe Black of Cochranton.

The Derrick, March 18, 2009: Blaine C. Griffin, Seneca Janean Hoffman, 1504 Liberty St., Franklin James R. Lee, Shippenville Francis J. Nesta, Knox Donald Archibald Pierce, Knox Marie Laverne Speelman, South Fourth Avenue, Clarion Benjamin Adams service slated Blaine C. Griffin, 72, of Seneca, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009, in the intensive care unit of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 17, 1937, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Blaine C. and Mary Sickels Griffin. He was married May 17, 2000, at Dillion Marriage Chapel in South Carolina to the former Bonita J. Graham Krawiec, who survives. Mr. Griffin attended services with his wife at St. Stephen Church in Oil City. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking projects, and the company of his beloved pets, Hershey, Shilo and Britney. Mr. Griffin was employed for 30 years as an electrician for Joy Manufacturing in Franklin. In addition to his wife, Mr. Griffin is survived by two children, William Griffin and his wife, Janice, of Cooperstown, and Clarissa Whitling of North Carolina; two stepsons, Randy Holtz and his wife, Nannette, of Florida, and Jody Krawiec and his wife, Tara, of Florida; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Norma Graham and Jean Marino, both of Oil City; a special niece, Elaine Ray of Franklin; and special friends James and Twila Karns of Cooperstown. In addition to his parents, Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. At Mr. Griffin's request, there will be no visitation or public services held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc., Tyler J. Best, Supervisor, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Condolences may be made to the family online by visiting www.hilebest.com Janean Hoffman, 85, of 1504 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 9:37 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, at her residence. Born April 9, 1923, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Millard and Maude Barcroft Smith. Mrs. Hoffman was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. She also belonged to the Monday Club and the Order of Eastern Star. Prior to her marriage, she had worked at Penelec doing electrical drawings. On May 1, 1954, she married Allan V. Hoffman, who preceded her in death April 23, 1999. Mrs. Hoffman is survived by a daughter, Carol Merritt of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Robert Merritt of Arlington, Texas, and Genevieve Parikh of Grand Prairie, Texas; and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Samuel T. Gibb, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorial contributions be made to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. James R. Lee, 81, of Shippenville, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Born Jan. 2, 1928, in Bower, W.Va., he was the son of the late Arthur D. Lee and Alice Mowery Lee. He was married Oct. 3, 1962, to the former Bonnie J. Beary, who survives. Mr. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed by Keen Transport until his retirement in 1985. He then worked for several companies in the area, the most recent being Clarion Cycles. He was also a member of the Knox Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Lee was known as "Pap" to his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, boating in Lake Erie, riding his motorcycle and going for coffee with his friend, Bill Showers. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lee is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Thompson and her husband, Rod, of Lake Mary, Fla., and Kelly O'Neil of Knox; four grandsons, Chase Lee and his wife Ashley, Corey Lee, Colt O'Neil and Quinnten Thompson; a sister, Leoda Croyle of Kane; a brother, Ernest Lee and his wife, Peg, of Lake Placid, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl; an infant granddaughter, Tia; and a brother, Donald Lee. Funeral arrangements will be private, and the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion Forest VNA or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Francis J. Nesta, 84, of Knox, died Tuesday morning, March 17, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief hospitalization. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox and also from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Donald Archibald Pierce, 84, a lifelong resident of Knox, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House in Shippenville. He was surrounded by his family after an illness of several months. Born Oct. 13, 1924, in Knox, he was a son of the late Wade Eugene and Susen Edwards Pierce. Don was a 1942 graduate of White Memorial High School in Knox and entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He fought through Europe with the Fighting 69th Infantry Division, setting up command posts and communication cables for the advancing U.S. Army. He married the former Lois Virginia McElhattan on Oct. 20, 1945. They were married in Knox United Methodist Church by the Rev. H.H. Thompson, and the two were married for 63 years. Following his discharge from the Army in 1946, Don joined the family business, Pierce Motor Co. of Knox, serving first as a mechanic and then as a salesman. In 1956, he joined Electrolux Corp. as a salesman for the Clarion and Venango county areas. He continued in that capacity until his illness. Don was an active member of Knox United Methodist Church, where he taught several Sunday School classes and served on and chaired a variety of administrative committees. In the 1950s he served on the capital campaign responsible for adding the education and social wing to the church. He sang tenor in the church and community choirs. In 2006, Don and Lois performed with the Keystone Alumni Choir, the oldest graduates to participate. Guitars were another musical passion for Don. He took lessons from the late Bill Huber of Rouseville for many years and enjoyed performing at area nursing homes. Following the war, Don was an active member of the American Legion, where he served as post commander and also with the Knox Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time with his family, numerous hobbies, traveling and attending reunions of the Fighting 69th. He particularly enjoyed a 2007 trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., with other local veterans. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gregory Wade Pierce and his wife, Lynn, of Lititz; one daughter, Donna Sue Close and her husband, John McClay Close, of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Mark Pierce and his wife, Denise, of Yardley, Erin Pierce and her husband, Jeffrey Ruder, of Pittsburgh, and Heather, Ashley and Christa Close, all of Pittsburgh; and five great-grandchildren, Kristen, Rachel and Jacob Pierce, all of Yardley, and Madeline Pierce Ruder and Norman Pierce Ruder, both of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Shirley Pierce Boorech of Knox, Lucille Lineman of Franklin and Marilyn Greer and her husband, John "Bud", of Seneca; two brothers-in-law, Kenton McElhattan and his wife, Florence, of Pittsburgh, and Glenn "Dick" McElhattan and his wife, Mary, of Franklin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Glenn Pierce in 1949; a brother, Eugene Pierce in 1959; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Jane Allen in 2008. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox. Friends will also be received from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Knox United Methodist Church on West Railroad Street, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Knox United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Poole, church pastor, and the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, co-officiating. Interment will follow at Knox Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Building Fund of Knox United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 307, Knox, 16232; or the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Online condolences may be sent to Don's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com Marie Laverne Speelman, 67, of South Fourth Avenue, Clarion, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1942, in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of Charles F. Speelman and Barbara Chelena Speelman. Marie graduated in 1960 from Jefferson Morgan High School in Jefferson. After graduation she worked as a surgery secretary at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio, before moving to Clarion in 2002. She worked at Laurelbrooke Landing until her retirement in June 2008. Marie was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion and the Ladies Guild of the Church. She was also a member of the Clarion County Historical Society. She was dearly beloved by her family and friends. Marie is survived by her mother, Barbara Speelman of Clarion; one sister, Barbara Edwards and her husband, George, of Bend, Ore.; one niece, Elizabeth Edwards of Peoria, Ariz.; one nephew, Stephen Edwards and his wife, Kathrine, of Bend, Ore.; and one great-nephew, Pinnegan Edwards of Bend, Ore. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles F. Speelman, who died Jan. 11, 1997. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. A Christian wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with the Rev. Monty Sayers officiating. Interment will be in Green County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Clarion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.goblefh.net. Benjamin Adams service slated A memorial service for Benjamin H. Adams, who died Feb. 27, 2009, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Big Bend United Methodist Church, Highlands Road, Emlenton. The Rev. James Kimmell will officiate at the services. Interment was in Big Bend Cemetery. The Hile Funeral Home Inc. of Emlenton is in charge of arrangements.

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The Derrick, March 17, 2009: Samuel J. Ferrare, Pismo Beach, Calif., Franklin native Blaine C. Griffin, Seneca Janean Hoffman, 1504 Liberty St., Franklin Richard R. Hoffman, 308 Baker Road, Cooperstown Donald A. Pierce, Knox Michael Rizzone, Dallas, Texas, Oil City native Samuel J. Ferrare, 85, of Pismo Beach, Calif., a native of Franklin, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Pescadero, Calif., where he had been residing with his daughter. Born May 26, 1923, in Franklin, he was the son of Louis Ferrare Sr. and Pearl Belfiore Ferrare. He was a 1941 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Mr. Ferrare was co-owner of F&G Realtors in Pismo Beach. He was a member and past governor of the Moose Club in Pismo Beach and belonged to the Elks Club. He was married in 1944 to the former Bernice E. Jorgensen. She preceded him in death in 2006. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Ferrare and her husband, Robert Monsen, of Pescadero, Calif. and Linda O'Sullivan of Pescadero, Calif.; three grandchildren, Ruby Monsen, Sara O' Sullivan and Cassidy Monsen; one great-granddaughter, Phoenyx; two sisters, Theresa Bennett and Louise Ferrare, both of Franklin; two sisters-in-law, Christine Ferrare and Ruth Chappell, both of Fresno, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death in addition to his wife and parents were a son-in-law, Dr. Martin O'Sullivan; two brothers, Anthony Ferrare and Louis Ferrare Jr.; and a sister, Genevieve Scapaticci, who died Dec. 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held in Pismo Beach. His sisters of Franklin will attend. Blaine C. Griffin, 72, of Seneca, died Monday morning, March 16, 2009, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc. in Seneca. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Janean Hoffman, 85, of 1504 Liberty St., Franklin, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at her residence. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday. Richard R. Hoffman, 82, of 308 Baker Road, Cooperstown, died at 7:11 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Dec. 20, 1926, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Otto Hoffman and Bertha Brueckner Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was retired from Nordic Fisheries in Pittsburgh, where he worked as a fisher and cutter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and he served in World War II. Mr. Hoffman was an avid hunter. He enjoyed gardening, leather crafting and his retirement. He was married June 14, 1947, to Ruth Helt, who preceded him in death. Mr. Hoffman is survived by one son, Robert R. Hoffman and his wife, Linda, of Pittsburgh; one daughter, Donna Haskins of Cooperstown; one sister, Lois Schenkel of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Kristi Hoffman of Pennsburg, Brian Haskins and his wife, Lisa, of Cooperstown, Jason Hoffman and his wife, Melanie, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Todd Haskins and Molly, of Oil City, and Shaun Haskins and his wife, Heather, of Meadville; and five great-grandchildren, Mae Haskins of Cooperstown, JaLynn Hoffman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Parke and Rylan Haskins of Oil City and Miranda Coxson. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hoffman was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and William Helt; and three sisters, Betty, Helen and Margaret. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Donald A. Pierce, 84, of Knox, died Monday morning, March 16, 2009, at the Hospice House in Shippenville following a brief illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Michael L. Rizzone, 86, of Dallas, Texas, an Oil City native and brother of Phyllis and Lucy Dolecki of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Dallas.

Still trying to connect our Latimer/Lattimore family with a Wilkins family from the Porter Township, Clarion County area. We have a Nancy - unknown last name - who married James Latimer in 1831 or there abouts - she was born about 1806 and died in 1880 in Strannanville, PA. James and Nancy had a son they named John Wilkins Latimer so I am making the leap that Nancy may have been a Wilkins. It's worth looking into if anyone can help me. Many thanks in advance.

The Derrick, March 16, 2009: Lovedy S. McCleery, 6583 East Wayne Road, Cooperstown Paul J. Peterson, 503 Plummer St., Oil City, former of Knox Douglas L. Swires, West Hickory James S. Urda, 929 Liberty St., Franklin Geraldine Lois Vidunas, 236 Main St., Rimersburg Lovedy S. McCleery, 95, of 6583 East Wayne Road, Cooperstown, died Thursday afternoon March 12, 2009, at her residence. Born Oct. 26, 1913, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Viola Horner Sheffer. She was married Dec. 12, 1936, in Youngsville, to the Rev. Marshall J. McCleery, who preceded her in death July 22, 2004. Mrs. McCleery was a 1931 graduate of the Youngsville High School where she was the first girl to be awarded the high school key. She was also a 1935 graduate of Houghton College, earning a bachelor of arts degree. While at Houghton she was again the first woman to be awarded a sports letter, having participated in five college sports. Mrs. McCleery was a teacher at Oakdale Vocational School in Oakdale, Ky., from 1935 to 1936 where she met her husband. After raising her family, she returned to teaching in 1957 in the Union City area, teaching special education. She retired from teaching in 1976. She was a member of the East Titusville Evangelical Wesleyan Church. She was a very dedicated pastor's wife, supporting him in his ministry. She encouraged missionary reading and especially encouraged the young to have open hearts to missionary service. She loved music, enjoyed singing the hymns of the church, as well as playing the organ and piano. Mrs. McCleery is survived by two sons, Charles W. McCleery and his wife, Lela of Summerfield, Fla. and George H. McCleery and his wife, Cheryl, of Northville, N.Y.; a daughter, Carolyn M. Sperl of Williamsville, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Oneita B. DeVore of Sugar Grove; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCleery was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Darla McCleery and Christina Sperl; a son-in-law, Gottlieb Sperl; two brothers, Walter Sheffer and Dr. John Sheffer; and a sister, Prudence West. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Further visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Evangelistic Tabernacle in Cooperstown Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Larry D. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Paul J. Peterson, 56, of 503 Plummer St., Oil City, died at 6:36 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at UPMC Northwest after and extended illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1952, in Brookville, the son of Paul A. and Jean Wesner Peterson. He was a graduate of Keystone High School and had lived in the Knox area most of his life. He has lived in the Oil City area for the past six years. Mr. Peterson enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and loved cooking and baking. He is survived by his fiance Ella VanZandt of Oil City, a sister, Linda Gates and husband, George of Wentling Corners; a brother, Robert "Rick" Peterson and wife, Sherri of Pine City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great niece, Chloey Quinn Gates. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave. Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Alberta Smith, pastor of the Fellowship of De Labor Church in Centerville, officiating. Interment will be in the Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. Douglas L. Swires, 80, of West Hickory, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at UPMC Northwest Hospital, Seneca, due to injuries suffered in a traffic crash. Born March 22, 1928, in Kenmore, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clarenece W. and Edith Bailey Swires. He was career military serving in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean Wars. Doug was Past Commander of the Cliff Hockley VFW Post and Past Commander of the American Legion, both of Akron, Ohio. His favorite quote was "I don't know how the rich people are doing but us poor folk are doing mighty fine." Mr. Swires is survived by three sons, Jerry Swires of Washington state, Gary Hagen and his wife, Mona, of Akron, Ohio and Michael Hagen and his wife, Caroljean, of Ashville, N.C.; three daughters, Charlene Swires of Alabama, Becki Mullen of Akron, Ohio and Marie Rizzo and her husband, Vince, of Akron, Ohio; three daughters-in-law, Becky Hagen and Debbie Hagen, both of Akron, Ohio and Alta Hagen of Clinton, Ohio; and many grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Swires was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hagen, and companion, Sandy McChesney; a sister, Dolores Swires; and three sons, Richard Hagen, James Hagen and Mark Hagen. There will be no pubic visitation; all services held will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to the family at doug@skedge.com or the family Web site at www.skedge.com. James S. Urda, 63, a well-known resident of 929 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, shortly after his arrival in the Emergency Department of UPMC-Northwest, Seneca. Mr. Urda was stricken earlier in his home with an apparent massive heart attack. Born Sept. 29, 1945, in Greenville, he was a beloved son of the late Michael and Mary Mischick Urda. He was married Jan. 22, 1972, in Holy Rosary Church in Lowellville, Ohio, to the former Helen Pavlov, who survives. Mr. Urda was a 1963 graduate of St. Michael High School in Greenville. Upon his graduation he attended Cauisius College in Buffalo, NY; where he had attained his bachelor's of science degree. Mr. Urda then enrolled in Duquesne University in Pittsburgh; where he was graduated from the School of Pharmacy. Throughout his working career, Mr. Urda had worked for several local pharmacies throughout the area. Mr. Urda proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an active and faithful member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin; where he had served as a lector, Eucharistic minister and had sang with the funeral choir. Mr. Urda was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had volunteered his time at The Caring Place in Franklin. In his spare time, he was an active duplicate bridge player. In addition to his wife, Mr. Urda is survived by five children, Stephen Urda and his wife, Joy, of Hermitage, Kevin Urda of San Francisco, Calif., Julie Urda of Washington D.C, Bridget Urda of Pittsburgh and Jude Urda, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren, Ava Urda and Matthew Urda of Hermitage. He is also survived by five sisters, Suzanne Glosner and her husband, David, of Greenville, Ella McDougall and her husband, Norris, of Murraysville, Marjorie Morgan and her husband, Paul, of Madison, Wis., Kathryn Dayton and her husband, Michael, of Madison, Wis. and Phyllis Argo and her husband, Malcolm, of Americus, Ga.; a brother, Michael Urda and his wife, Mary, of Americus, Ga.; a brother-in-law, Michael Pavlov of Boardman, Ohio; and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian wake service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church with Monsignor John J. Herbein, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to St. Patrick School or to St. Patrick Community Food Pantry, c/o St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. Geraldine Lois Vidunas, 79, of 236 Main St., Rimersburg, died peacefully March 14, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. Born May 15, 1929, in Ford City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Bertha Novak Valek. She was married June 26, 1954, in Ford City, to Richard P. Vidunas, who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 2003. Mrs. Vidunas was a homemaker and also managed the concession stand at the Union COG Pool Park in Sligo for many years while her husband was the manager. Mrs. Vidunas was an active member of St. Richard Parish, stitching her love into every quilt that was crafted there. Her unyielding religious faith comforted and guided her. Geraldine delighted in children and often wore fanciful hats with aplomb. Mrs. Vidunas' family said she was blessed with a quick wit and often used it liberally. She also embraced the beauty in the simplicity of humble living. She enjoyed attending activities at the Rimersburg Senior Citizen Center. Mrs. Vidunas is survived by nine children, Sonja Heeter and her husband, Cliff, of Rimersburg, Rita Heeter and her husband, Tom, of Seneca, Rochelle Verick and her husband, Arthur "Skip," of Mukwonago, Wis., Richard Paul Vidunas Jr. and his wife, Vivienne, of Mifflinburg, Marybeth Vidunas of Baltimore, Md., Michael Vidunas and his wife, Sabina, of Pittsburgh, Bridgette Vidunas of New York, N.Y., Joseph Vidunas and his wife, Sheri, of State College and Vanessa Vidunas of Annapolis, Md. She is also survived 12 grandchildren, Zachary and his wife Sarah, Jacob, Henry, Luke, Hannah, Gus, Jocey, Theresa, Nick, Alex, Annie and Benjamin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Vidunas was preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Dick" Valek. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. A parish prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church in Rimersburg with the Rev. William Kuba as celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Eusebius Cemetery near East Brady. Memorial contributions can be made to Rimersburg Senior Citizen Center, 7363 Route 68, Rimersburg, 16248 or the Richard P. Vidunas Scholarship Fund, c/o Northwest Savings Bank, 629 Main Street, Rimersburg, 16248.

The Derrick, March 14, 2009: George F. Fisher, Jackson Road, Sigel Cole Stewart Gifford, Switzer Road, Rimersburg Frank P. Lemmon, Mount Pleasant, East Huntingdon Township LaRue D. Taylor, Garner, Iowa, a native of Clarion County James S. Urda, 929 Liberty Street Franklin Bruce Leroy Walters, 610 Warren Road, Franklin, Getting it right - Dolores Jean Hartle Ochs Getting it right - Thomas E. Moyar George F. Fisher, 91, of Jackson Road, Sigel, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 1, 1917, Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Christ Fisher and Dora Stragand Fisher. He was married May 21, 1943, in Elrama to the former Sylvia F. Openshaw, who preceded him in death. Mr. Fisher was a veteran of World War II. He was retired as a maintenance supervisor for U.S. Steel Coke Works in Clairton. Mr. Fisher was a member of the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel, where he was a past elder. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 983 of Brookville, American Legion Post 102 and the VFW, and he was an avid bowler. Mr Fisher is survived by a niece and nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Cavalier; and one niece and one nephew. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township, Jefferson County. Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 7230 Rt. 36 PO Box 128, Sigel, 15860, or the American Cancer Society, in care of Karyn King, 8 Marlin St. Brookville, 15825. Cole Stewart Gifford, the 7-week-old infant son of Philip L. and Crystal K. Stewart Gifford of Switzer Road, Rimersburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 12, 2009, of natural causes. Born Jan. 23, 2009, in Butler Hospital, he is survived by his parents; a brother, Conner William Gifford, at home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marjorie Gifford of Venus; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Gifford, in March 2002; his maternal grandfather, William Stewart, in November 1991; and his maternal grandmother, Barbara Switzer Stewart, in May 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Brock Beveridge, pastor of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hillisfuneralhome.com Frank P. Lemmon, 96, of Mount Pleasant, East Huntingdon Township, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009, at his home and surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 25, 1912, in East Huntingdon Township, he was the son of Frank Andrew and Callie Amelda Porch Lemmon. Frank was a life member of the Reunion Presbyterian Church; a member the B.P.O.Elks of Mount Pleasant, where he was honored as the 2006 Elk of the Year; and an honorary life member of the East Huntingdon Township Volunteer Fire Department. He worked as a farmer, a juvenile probation officer, a tax collector, aide at the Torrence State Hospital, a Pennsylvania highway inspector, rural mail carrier and even taught agriculture at East Huntingdon High School for a semester. He was also active serving Meals on Wheels. He was the secretary/treasurer of the Middle Church Cemetery for 40 years and was instrumental in establishing the Middle Church Cemetery Mausoleum. Surviving are his children, Lois Ridley and husband, Bob, of State College, Frank T. Lemmon and wife, Rose, of Emlenton, and Nancy Diener and husband, Richard, of Brookville. Seven grandchildren also survive including Daniel and Robert Ridley, Sherri Shuster, Amy Tower and husband, Wesley, Elizabeth Search and husband, Philip, Heather Diener and Sarah Diener and fiancé', Joseph Murdy. Survivors also include six great-grandchildren, Zachery Lemmon, Kaitlyn and Seth Search, Edmund Shuster, Joseph Helferidge and Emma Ridley; and two sisters-in-law, Katheryn Lemmon of Scottdale and Jane Tweed of Indiana. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lemmon was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Geraldine Tweed Lemmon; two brothers, Donald and Paul Lemmon; a sister, Leona Pritts, a brother-in-law, William Pritts; and a sister-in-law, Bernice Lemmon The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Service, Richard Rega, funeral director, at 730 W. Main Street, Mount Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with pastor Paul Rankin officiating. Entombment will follow in the Middle Church Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Reunion Presbyterian Church or Medi Home Hospice. Condolences may be sent on-line at www.saloomfuneralservice.com. LaRue D. Taylor, 92, of Garner, Iowa, a native of Clarion County, died Sunday March 8, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa, Born April 29, 1916, on the family farm in Clarion County, she was the daughter of the David and Nellie Shoemaker Divins. She was married in 1940 to Clyde Greenly of Bloomsburg, who preceded her in death in 1957. She was married in 1966 to Paul Taylor of Tionesta, who preceded her in death in 2000. She graduated from Sligo High School in 1932 and continued her education at a business college in Pittsburgh. LaRue worked at Westinghouse of East Pittsburgh during World War II and at Clarion University for 21 years. After Paul passed away in 2000, she went to Iowa to live with her daughter, Rachel Beck Booth of Garner. While in Garner, Mrs. Taylor was an RSVP volunteer and the Governor's Correspondent for Hancock County, and she attended the Evangelical Free Church. She was a member of the Newmansville Free Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 15 years. LaRue is survived by a daughter, Rachel Booth and her husband, Don, of Garner; four step-children, Nina Bowser and her husband, Richard, of Knox, Linda Dehner of Tionesta, Leslie Taylor of Tionesta, and Charles Taylor of Texas; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three nephews, Gary Divins of Pennsylvania, John Elder of Arizona and Eric Elder of Pennsylvania; and one beloved niece, Dr. Jeanne Elder Werner of Dallas, Texas. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald Divins, James Divins and Brooks Divins; and three sisters, Bernice Fox, Grace Elder and Emogene Applegate. There will be no services in Garner, Iowa. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Clarion. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. As Mrs. Taylor's friends and family know, reading and helping children to love books were two of her greatest joys. Anyone wishing to honor her life is encouraged to make a gift in her name to their local library. Condolences may be sent to www.cataldofuneralhome.com James S. Urda, 63, a well known resident of 929 Liberty Street Franklin died Friday March 13, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. shortly after his arrival in the emergency department at UPMC Northwest. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home 1328 Elk Street Franklin is charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will published Monday. Bruce Leroy Walters, 63, a resident of 610 Warren Road, Franklin, died peacefully at 12:30 a.m. March 13, 2009, in UPMC Northwest at Seneca. Arrangements are being handled by the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Getting it right - Dolores Jean Hartle Ochs Dolores Jean Hartle Ochs, 79, of Paint Mills Road, Shippenville, passed with the blessings of the Lord at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009. In addition to her husband, Norbert S. Ochs, she is survived by her children, Lynn Ochs and wife, Denise of Pittsburgh, Randy Ochs of Butler, Debbie Ochs Edwards and her husband, Joe, of Pleasantville, and Sandy Ochs and his wife, Tammy, of Shippenville; and siblings, Gerrie Glosser of Shippenville, Ted Hartle of Delaware and Wanda Kesner of Slippery Rock. Getting it right - Thomas E. Moyar Thomas E. Moyar, 72, of Dorchester, S.C., formerly of Knox, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the Veterans Victory Home in Walterboro, S.C. Among his survivors is a step-daughter, Michelle Etzel, and her husband, Steve, of Wisconsin.

The Derrick, March 13, 2009: Grace E. Buzard, 174 Baker St., Rimersburg Infant Cole Stewart Gifford, Switzer Road, Rimersburg Dolores Jean Hartle Ochs, Paint Mills Road, Shippenville Getting it right - Myrna Evie Lehman Grace E. Buzard, 84, of 174 Baker St., Rimersburg, died at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Clarion Hospital. Born March 21, 1924, in Sligo, she was a daughter of Hezikiah K. Courson and Jessie Myers. She was married March 10, 1943, to John D. Buzard, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Buzard was employed in her early years at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion and Bixlar Bakery in Rimersburg. She was also the top displayer for three straight years selling home interior products. She was a member of Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg. Mrs. Buzard's greatest enjoyment came from her family. Before she became ill, she enjoyed gardening and keeping her home as beautiful as she was, her family said. Mrs. Buzard always had a song in her heart and she and her daughter, Bambi, had their own little gospel services, playing the guitar, accordion, piano and organ. Mrs. Buzard is survived by two daughters, Beverly "Birdie" Shick and her husband, Turney, of Rimersburg, and Bambi Buzard of Rimersburg; a son, Gale Buzard of Rimersburg; and two sisters, Ruthie Hall of Erie and Dearle Sideris of Bedford, Ohio. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Mike and Sue Buzard, Jason and Missy Buzard, Jessica and Tucker Copenhaver, Troy Shick and his friend, Connie Tyson, Shanin Shick and her friend Frank McNaughton, and Toby Shick and his friend, Autumn Roudybush; 10 great-grandchildren, Shane, Sterling, Brennah, Rhiannon, Sammi, Bo, Tiff, Kayla, Lexie and Hannah; and she and Bambi's puppy, Steffi. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Buzard was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry Courson, Bob Courson, Paul Courson and Jackie Courson; and five sisters, Effie Beers, Estella Summerville, Millie Eshbaugh, Tootie Schreckengost and Betty Johnston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Kennedy, pastor of Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg, officiating. Burial will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, 16232; or Baker Street Church of God, Rimersburg, 16248. Cole Stewart Gifford, a seven-week old infant son of Philip and Crystal Stewart Gifford, of Switzer Road, Rimersburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 12, 2009, at his home, of natural causes. Arrangements are being handled by the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Online condolences may be sent at www.hillisfuneralhome.com Dolores Jean Hartle Ochs, 79, of Paint Mills Road, Shippenville, passed with the blessings of the Lord at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Bradford, she was the daughter of Clara and Theodore "Sam" Hartle. Mrs. Ochs graduated from Clarion Area High School. She was married Oct. 30, 1947, to Norbert S. Ochs at St. Michael Church in Fryburg with Monsignor Francis Theobald officiating. The couple enjoyed 61 years together, and Norbert survives. Mrs. Ochs worked at Woolworth's Five and Dime and Purity Pottery in the 1940s. She also worked for 10 years at Owens-Illinois Glass. She enjoyed music and family vacations at Lake Erie. She was very proud of all her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Ochs is survived by her children, Lynn Ochs and wife, Denise, of Pittsburgh, Randy Ochs of Butler, Debbie Ochs Edwards and her husband, Edward, of Pleasantville; and Sandy Ochs and his wife,Tammy, of Shippenville. She is also survived by several grandchildren, Travis Ochs of Butler, Brittany Stewart and her husband, Chad, of Brookville, Megan Blakeslee and her husband, Nathan, of Spartansburg, Carrie Edwards of Alexandria, Va., Kristen Ochs of Pittsburgh and Jordan Ochs of Lock Haven; and brothers and sisters Geri Glosser of Shippenville, Ted Hartle of Delaware and Wanda Kesner of Grove City. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gary Hartle and Francis Hartle. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church in Fryburg with the Rev. David Poulson, St. Michael pastor, presiding. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery following the Mass. The family suggests memorials be made to the building fund of St. Michael Church in Fryburg or the Clarion-Forest VNA. Getting it right - Myrna Evie Lehman Myrna "Evie" Lehman, 82, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home in Tionesta. Mrs. Lehman is survived by two daughters, Nancy L. Hill of Tionesta and Judy R. Greyber and her husband, Kim, of Jamestown, N.Y.; and one son, Sid Lehman and his wife, Louise, of Tionesta.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ronalddewitt116 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/756.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Kris, I also have an interest in the Freemans along the Allegheny. Have you considered the possibility that your William Freeman might be the son of William Freeman who had a tract of land in Sugarcreek Township of Armstrong County, which is just across the river from Madison? The old William appears in the 1800 census of Armstrong County in Buffalo Township. Buffalo later spawned off Sugarcreek Township, and it in turn spawned Washington Township, which is where the Freeman land was. In 1800 the senior William Freeman was older than 45, so he is not the one you seek, but he had 5 sons, three of whom were born in the 1790s. Best regards, Ron Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have the following Latimer's in my Himes family tree: Samuel Latimer m to Melinda Scott Their daughter Sara 9/4/1871-4/18/1948 in Jefferson Co. married James Young 3/14/1894. Mary from OH On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:29:45 -0400, Debby Zavadil wrote > I am still seeking information on "our" William Latimer - We know little about > him but the "History of Porter Township" - Ch. 65 says "he came with his > family, James, Dinan, Jan, Mary and George to Leatherwood, PA in 1812. The > latter three have lived on the same property near Brinkerton ever since. Mr. > Latimer came from Northampton Co. to Licking, this county in 1807." We know > his wife's name was Anne - do not know her last name and that they were born > in Ireland. We understand he had a number of brothers - we'd like to find out > who they were - also looking for Anne's maiden name and of course, any other > info available - if we knew where they were buried we could get some info that > way. Anne and Wm. had children - James Latimer b. about 1800 Willian Dinnin - > b after 1800 died in 1885 in Iowa, Mary b about 1814, George b. about 1820 - > any help at all with this family would be greatly appreciated. We also are > trying to find out James Latimer's wife's maiden name - she was a Nancy - born > about 1806 in PA and died in 1880 in Strattenville, Clarion Co. James and > Nancy had a son, John Wilkins Latimer and we are wondering if Nancy might have > been a Wilkins but we haven't found anything to prove that yet. Thanks again > for any help. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

The Derrick, March 12, 2009: Carl E. Beers, Englewood, Ohio, formerly of Shippenville Foster Leroy Buck, 304 1/2 Central Ave., Oil City Grace E. Buzard, 174 Baker St., Rimersburg Gladys Pearl Crawford, Liberty Towers, Clarion Robert V. Huffman, Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox Kenneth R. Kerr, 301 Turkey Farm Road, Titusville Barbara Marie Kostek, 5 Diamond St., Rouseville Myrna "Evie" Lehman, Tionesta Thomas E. Moyar, Walterboro, S.C., formerly of Knox Leroy E. "Gene" Ziegler Jr., 29 Manning St., Oil City Carl E. Beers, 82, of Englewood, Ohio, formerly of Shippenville, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Grandview Hospital in Ohio. Born Sept. 9, 1926, in Shippenville, he was the son of Arthur L. and Edith F. Armstrong Beers. Mr. Beers attended a one-room school for grades one through eight. He graduated in 1944 from Clarion High School, in 1953 from Penn State with a bachelor's degree and in 1963 from Penn State with a master's degree. He taught school in western Pennsylvania for seven years and retired from the Dayton, Ohio, board of education as an administrator after 28 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dayton, where he served as director of project blessing. In 1996 he received the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award in recognition of his extensive volunteer service. Mr. Beers was also a member of the American Legion and a former member of the Ohio Social Studies Teachers Council, Dayton Math Teachers Council and S.W. Ohio Instructional TV Association. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Paul Beers and Eric John Beers; one daughter, Sue Ellen Beers; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Vivian Beers Aaron. In addition to his wife of 44 years, Ann Lee Beers, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Arthur Beers; and two sisters, Beulah Beers Best and Betty Beers Hagley. Friends may call from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 239 Wayne Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Following the viewing, memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Robert E. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Blessing, care of St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 763, Dayton, Ohio, 45401. Arrangements are being handled by George Miller at Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, Dayton. Foster Leroy Buck, 64, of 304½ Central Ave., Oil City, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 25, 1944, in New Bethlehem, he was a son of Blain and Ruby Yount Buck. Mr. Buck was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He worked at Foster Forbes Glass. Mr. Buck enjoyed fishing and doing small engine repair. He is survived by three sons, John, Jamey and Jerry Buck, all of Oil City; three grandchildren, Brittany, Randy and Mikey Buck; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Hepler; one brother, Blain Buck and his wife, Sue; one sister, Dorothy Gourley; and his girlfriend, Linda Witton. There will be no visitation, and services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. The Morrison Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Grace E. Buzard, 84, of 174 Baker St., Rimersburg, died Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2009, in Clarion Hospital. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at the Varner Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Gladys Pearl Crawford, 91, of Liberty Towers, Liberty Street, Clarion, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born April 22, 1917, in Brookville, she was the daughter of Arther E. Horton Sr. and Orpha Mable Gathers Horton. She was married July 2, 1935, to Harold W. Crawford, who preceded her in death July 7, 1973. In her early years, she and her husband owned and operated Crawford's Store in Day City. Mrs. Crawford was a beautician and a homemaker. She was a member of Liberty Street Church of God in Clarion. She enjoyed R.V.ing and traveling. She was an avid reader, and she also enjoyed spending time at her church and with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Crawford is survived by two sons, William E. Crawford and his wife, Donna, of Transfer, and Robert A. Crawford and his wife, Linda, of Sun City West, Ariz.; one daughter, Dorothy Ann McCall and her husband, Donald, of Sligo; one sister, Frances Ruth Horton Esbaugh of Brookville; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Joann Crawford; one son, Larry Jack Crawford; two brothers, Arther E. Horton Jr. and Robert A. Horton; and one sister, Helen L. Kunselman. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips, Clarion Hospital chaplain, and the Rev. Bruce E. Wilson, pastor of Liberty Street Church of God in Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Brookville. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Robert V. Huffman, 81, of Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox, a Korean war veteran, passed from this life to the next at noon Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his home. Born Jan. 16, 1928, in South Bethlehem, Armstrong County, he was the son of Dallas C. "Sawdust" Huffman Sr. and Essie Brocious Huffman. He had been self-employed at Huffman Lumber. He was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Clarion, where he had been a trustee and sang in the choir. Mr. Huffman also was a member of the North American Hunting Club and the Handyman Club of America. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war. Bob loved to hunt, fish, play the steel guitar, collect trains and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. On Sept. 3, 1977, he married the former Gladys Bessler, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Huffman is survived by four stepchildren, Donna Carson of Seattle, Wash., DeAnna Moore and her husband, David, of Grove City, David Carson and his wife, Frances, of Oil City and Daniel Carson and his companion, Michael Mankenburg, of Glendale, Ariz.; six grandchildren, David Carson II and his wife, Stacey, DeAnna Laser and her husband, Matthew, Ember Kestner and her husband, Keith, and Annette Carson, Corey Carson and Eric Brinn and his wife, Gretchen; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by five sisters, Louella Beichner of Pine City, Shirley Texter of Knox, Pat Stitt and her husband, John, of Rimersburg, Charlotte Schreckengost of Putneyville and Linda Carol Brown of Six Points; one brother, James Wayne Huffman and his wife, Mary, of Clarion; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Huffman of Knox and Betty Huffman of Shippenville; a brother-in-law, Sam Riston of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Delores A. Riston, Geraldine Mills and infant Mona Lou Huffman; three brothers, William Huffman, Dallas Huffman Jr. and Ronald Huffman; four brothers-in-law, Paul Beichner, Duane Texter, Jim Mills and Carl Schreckengost; and two nephews, David Beichner and Michael Huffman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Smith, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Clarion, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry with full military honors accorded by Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 of Knox. Kenneth R. Kerr, 74, of 301 Turkey Farm Road, Titusville, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie. Mr. Kerr was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Titusville to the late Howard Kerr and Retha Kerr Dymond. He was a 1953 graduate of Titusville High School. Mr. Kerr served in the U.S. Air Force from Aug. 9, 1951, to Aug. 8, 1955, when he was honorably discharged. He was employed by the City of Titusville as a police officer for more than 20 years. He had been the chief of police for eight years at the time of his retirement. Mr. Kerr most recently attended First Presbyterian Church in Titusville. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and a member of Titusville Lodge 754, F&A.M, the Oil City Lodge of Perfection and the New Castle Consistory. He also belonged to Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958. Mr. Kerr was a pilot for the past 15 years and a member of the Titusville Aero Club. Mr. Kerr loved being with his family surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed keeping busy working around the house. He is survived by his second wife, Virginia Anderson Kerr, who he married Dec. 30, 2006, at the Free Methodist Church in Titusville; his daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Myers and her husband, Terry, of Titusville; two stepsons, Scott Anderson and his wife, Leigh Ann, of Titusville, and Steven Anderson of Kaneville; and two grandsons, Rick Bickel III and his wife, Christine, of Titusville, and Kenneth Bickel of Hydetown. Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, Marie Beth Barscz of Utica, Jamie Myers Huff of Pittsburgh, and Kelly Anderson, Joseph Anderson and Benjamin Anderson, all of Titusville; three great-grandchildren, Alexander Kile Bickel, Nathan Patrick Bickel and Dade Aston Lucas; four step-great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jared and Marah Barscz, and Andreas Myers Huff; one brother, Jake Dymond and his wife, Elaine, of Pittsburgh; and three sisters, Joyce Mitchell and Ruth Dymond, both of Pittsburgh, and Rose Marie Ball and her husband, Joseph Ball Jr., of California. Mr. Kerr was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Walters Kerr, who he married July 28, 1956, at Shelmadine Bethel Methodist Church. Mrs. Kerr died Oct. 5, 2005. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Kerr and Randy Dymond; and one sister, Shirley Kerr. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor of Titusville First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery with full military rites observed by members of Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958. Memorial contributions may be made to Hydetown Methodist Church, Titusville First Presbyterian Church or a charity of one's choice. Barbara Marie Kostek, 81, of 5 Diamond St., Rouseville, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home, where she had been residing for the last two days. Born Aug. 30, 1927, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna R. Burke Olon. Mrs. Kostek attended both St. Joseph and St. Patrick schools. She was married Aug. 24, 1946, in St. Joseph Church by the Rev. Lynch to John E. Kostek. He preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2000. Mrs. Kostek had worked at the Oil City Glass Plant for many years and was the owner and operator of the Kostek Yarn Shop in Rouseville. She was a member of St. Venantius Church in Rouseville and had served as a eucharistic minister. Barb was also a member of God's Delight Prayer Group. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by four sons, Joseph M. Kostek and his wife, Bonnie, of Oil City, James E. Kostek and his wife, Roberta, of Seneca, Thomas J. Kostek and his wife, Shirley, of Rouseville, and John E. Kostek Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Erie; three daughters, Patricia E. Forbes and her husband, Gary, of Wellsville, Ohio, Christine L. Weaver and her husband, Richard, of Oil City, and Marianne E. Nulph and her husband, Keith, of Utica; twelve grandchildren, Tricia and Jason Hanlon, Alison and Phil Close, Benjamin Kostek, Melody and Brian Mankus, Josiah Kostek, Paul Forbes, Rachel Forbes, Anna Forbes, Stephen Craft, Rebecca Nulph, Kyle Nulph and Matthew Nulph; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four brothers, James M. Olon and his wife, Mary, of Erie, Eugene Olon of Romania, Lawrence T. Olon and his wife, Shirley, of Bristol, Tenn., and Richard Olon and his wife, Jenny, of Cambridge Springs; two sisters, Sr. Geraldine Olon, SSJ, of Erie, and Mary Pilewski and her husband, Raymond, of King of Prussia; two sister-in-laws, Lottie Cannady of Baltimore, Md., and Helen Kostek of Franklin. Mrs. Kostek was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Olon and Thomas Olon; and two sisters, Ruth A. Balot and an infant, Phyllis. Friends will be received 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 St. Venantius Church of Rouseville with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rouseville Volunteer Fire Dept., Spring St. Rouseville, or to Word of Life Charismatic Renewal Center, care of St. Mark Center, P.O. Box 10397, Erie, 16514. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Myrna "Evie" Lehman, 82, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home in Tionesta. Born March 3, 1927, in Newmansville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Homer B. and Eva Annice McMurtrie Whitton. She married Lee R. Lehman on Jan. 1, 1948, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2000. Evie and Lee were well traveled, many times abroad, and they loved to vacation together. She was a devoted wife and was Lee's loving caregiver in his last years. Evie loved to vegetable and flower garden. She so much enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her pets. She was a devoted mother to her children. In recent years, she enjoyed and so much appreciated the VNA Adult Daily Living Center in Shippenville. She was a member of the Tionesta United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lehman is survived by a son, Sid Lehman and his wife, Louise, of Tionesta; a daughter, Judy R. Greyber and her husband, Kim, of Jamestown, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Richard Reeher, Matthew Reeher, Jason Wallin, Jeffrey Greyber, Justin Reeher, Beth Phillips, Amanda Wentling, Laura Greyber, and Jennifer Wallin; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Eva Carson and her husband, Jack, of Tionesta, and Ellen "Becky" Kotz and her husband, Vern, of Erie; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband,Mrs. Lehman was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carrie J. Lehman Reeher, two brothers, Ora and Paul Whitton; six sisters, Edna Starcher, Grace Ehrhart, Helen Haines, Olive Bowen, Mabel Silka and Alice Jones. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tionesta United Methodist Church with Pastor Dennis Lawton and Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Chaplain Randy L. Evans, co-officiating. Burial will be at the Amity Cemetery, Newmansville. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Adult Daily Living Center Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to the Newmansville Free Methodist Church c/o Eva Carson, 89 Carson Lane, Tionesta, 16353. Online condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Thomas E. Moyar, 72, of Walterboro, S.C., formerly of Knox, died at 11:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. Born March 31, 1936, in Titusville, he was the son of the late George E. and Irene Snyder Moyar. Mr. Moyar had been employed as a technician at the Pennzoil Refinery in Rouseville. He attended St. Mark Chapel near Kossuth. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and belonged to Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 in Knox. Tom enjoyed music, traveling, hunting and spending time with his family. He was married to Caroline Brown and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Moyar is survived by a daughter, Pam Romero and her husband, Tony, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Scott Moyar and his wife, Brenda, of Newton, Kan.; six stepchildren, Vickie L. Kaltenbach of Bellefonte, Donna L. Brosius of Knox, Gary N. Brosius of Chicora, and Jack E. Winger, Richard G. Winger and Lisa A. Lancaster, all of Dorchester, S.C.; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a son, Keith E. Moyar. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Don Poole, pastor of Knox United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment with full military honors accorded by Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 will follow at St. Mark Chapel near Kossuth. Leroy E. "Gene" Ziegler Jr., 62, of 29 Manning St., Oil City, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, surrounded by his family and following an extended battle with cancer. Born Feb. 24, 1947, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Leroy E. Ziegler Sr. and Genevieve McDonald Ziegler. Mr. Ziegler and the former Joyce Gibbons of New Brighton were married March 25, 1983, in Tionesta, and she survives. He attended Oil City schools. On disability due to ill health, Mr. Ziegler was last employed as a laborer by Strickland Construction Co. He was a Christian. His main enjoyment in life was tinkering with old cars. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ziegler is survived by four daughters, Jolene, Kimberly and Amber Ziegler, all of Oil City, and Jennifer Ziegler of Texas; two sons, Jeffrey Ziegler of Oil City and Michael Ziegler of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one grandson, Gilbert Dahlstrom I of Oil City. Also surviving are one brother, Ronald Ziegler and his wife, Roxanne, of Cooperstown; and six sisters, Mary England of Franklin and her companion, Bill Lewis, of Titusville, Jackie Goughler and her husband, Barry, of Rocky Grove, Donna Slatton and her husband, Dennis, of Zebulon, N.C., Lily Krizon and her husband, Larry, of Cooperstown, Brenda Pressley and her husband, Dan, of Quakertown and Vicki Jackson and her husband, Rick, of Titusville. He also is survived by two brothers-in-law, Larry E. Lepley and Bill England of Franklin, and by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mr. Ziegler was preceded in death by one sister, Judith E. Lepley, on Jan. 13, 2009. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory in Oil City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Chaplain Sue Evans of the VNA Hospice program will preside. Private interment will be at Venus Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

The Derrick, March 11, 2009: Robert V. Huffman, Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox Robert J. Kase, 813, W. First St., Oil City Myrna "Evie" Lehman, Tionesta Thomas E. Moyar, Walterboro, S.C., formerly of Knox Mary Kathryn Reitz, 779 Reitz Road, Summerville Robert E. Rial Sr., 407 Liberty St., Franklin Genevieve Louise Seybert, Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Lois Irene Sterner, The Caring Place, Franklin, formerly of Oil City Katherine L. Ulan, Stubenville, Ohio, native of Tionesta Robert V. Huffman, 81, of Huckleberry Ridge Road, Knox, passed away at noon Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his home. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Robert J. Kase, 82, of 813 W First St., Oil City, died at 7:10 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, after a long battle with cancer. Born March 18, 1926, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Harry and Vera Hessler Kase. He and the former Genevieve McMurray were married by Monsignor Kelly on Aug. 19, 1946, in St. Stephen Church, and she survives. Mr. Kase attended school in Oil City and graduated from Oil City High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for two years in the Pacific on an LST boat as a fireman third class. Mr. Kase worked as a sales representative for General Foods for 36 years, retiring in June 1990 from a job he truly loved. He was greatly interested in the history of the oil industry in the local and surrounding areas, and all aspects of Conneaut Lake, where he spent a portion of each summer for much of his lifetime. Mr. Kase enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City, where he served as an usher. He was also a longtime member of the Oil City Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Elks Lodge. In addition to his wife, Mr. Kase is survived by three sons, Thomas Kase and his wife, Sandi, Bobby Joe Kase and his wife, Sue, and Scott Kase and his wife, Susan, all of Oil City; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kase was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Kase, James Kase and Donald Kase. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen Church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St. Stephen Church Second Century Fund or to St. Stephen School. Myrna "Evie" Lehman, 82, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Derrick. Thomas E. Moyar, 72, of Walterboro, S.C., formerly of Knox, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Mary Kathryn Reitz, 75, of 779 Reitz Road, Summerville, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 9, 2009, at Brookville Hospital. Born Jan. 24, 1934, in Summerville, she was the daughter of Richard Hummel and Pearle Carrier Hummel. Married June 5, 1954, in Summerville, she was a loving wife for 55 years to A. Lee Reitz, who survives. She was a member of Cliff United Methodist Church and enjoyed attending the church's functions. Mrs. Reitz also enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Reitz is survived by three sons, Jeff Reitz of Summerville, Rod Reitz and his wife, Amy, of Summerville, and Michael Reitz and his wife, Joyce, of Brookville; and two daughters, Ginger Mahle and her husband, Denny, of Summerville, and Pam Richter and her husband, Dan, of Marienville. Also surviving are two sisters, Hope Ross and Dorothy Cramer; eight grandchildren, LeeAnn Mahle Mitchell, Liza Mahle, Mallory and Taylor Reitz, Danielle and Bill Richter, and Olivia and Ben Reitz; and she was anticipating the birth of twin great-grandchildren in a few weeks. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reitz was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Reitz. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Richter presiding. Interment will be in Ohl Cemetery in Beaver Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to Cliff United Methodist Church, 628 Stanton Road, Brookville, 15825. Robert E. Rial Sr., 78, of 407 Liberty St., Franklin, went to meet his Lord at 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born April 4, 1930, in Franklin, he was a son of the late James O. and Pearl Kelsey Rial. He was married Dec. 10, 1948, to the former Lola E. Vogus, who survives. Mr. Rial attended the Franklin public schools. He was employed at Joy for 44 years, working as a heat treat operator at the time of his retirement in 1992. He was a member of Machinists Union Local 1842. Mr. Rial also was a member of the Franklin Missionary Alliance Church. He enjoyed playing and coaching softball and baseball and watching his Pittsburgh Steelers. He also was a family man who loved to work at remodeling, fixing small motors or, what his family fondly calls, tinkering. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rial is survived by five children, Robert E. Rial Jr. and his wife, Denise, Pamela E. Patterson and her husband, Charles, Bruce A. Rial and Craig L. Rial and his wife, Kathy, all of Franklin, and Judy M. McGinty and her husband, Robert, of Oil City; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald C. Rial of Burleson, Texas, and James H. Rial and his wife, Mimi, of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rial was preceded in death by twin granddaughters; three brothers, Wayne "Bill" Rial, Ray K. Rial and Jack Rial; and two sisters, Jeanette Bacher and Ruth Mountain. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Scott A. Woodlee, pastor of Franklin Christian Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Franklin Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1200 Otter St., Franklin, 16323. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com Genevieve Louise Seybert, 84, of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home, following a lingering illness. Born May 9, 1924, in Bradys Bend, Armstrong, County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Blair Hamilton and Bertha Crawford Hamilton. She was married Jan. 1, 1942, in Winchester, Va., to Norman Robert "Norm" Seybert, who survives. She attended East Brady High School. Mrs. Seybert was a longtime member of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church near Rimersburg ,where she served as Sunday school teacher and Missionary Society treasurer for 13 years. She enjoyed her family, solving crossword puzzles and the TV program "Jeopardy." In addition to her husband, Mrs. Seybert is survived by three daughters, Norma J. Buzard and her husband, Carl, of Rimersburg, Doris M. Theuret of Rimersburg and Kathleen M. Wilshire and her husband, James, of Summerville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Samuel Hamilton and his wife, Dolores, of Renfrew, Robert Hamilton of Ocala, Fla., and Thomas Hamilton and his wife, Eleanor, of Vero Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Doris Dee and her husband, Don, of Parker, and Creda Hornberger and her husband, Glenn, of Cowansville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Seybert was preceded in death by two daughters, Evelyn Louise Seybert on Dec. 23, 1942, and Carol Ann Seybert on Jan. 21, 1955; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter, Rachel Diane Shick on June 7, 1990; a son-in-law, Edward R. Theuret on March 8, 2009; two brothers, Harry Hamilton and Reuben Hamilton; and four sisters, Ethel Earley, Rachel Bowser, Susan Hamilton and Marcella Edinger. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Friends will also be received from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday at Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church at Wildcat. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Mark Deeter, Mrs. Seybert's pastor, the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, and the Rev. William Davis, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradys Bend Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionary Society of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rimersburg, 16248. Online condolences may be sent to www.hillisfuneralhome.com Lois Irene Sterner, 87, of The Caring Place in Franklin and formerly of Oil City, passed into the hands of the Lord at 9:20 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2009. Born June 24, 1921, in Tylersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Norman D. Roddy & Twila Rutherford Roddy. Mrs. Sterner graduated from Oil City High School. She was married June 24, 1940, in Trinity United Methodist Church to George E. Sterner and he preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1995. A homemaker, Mrs. Sterner enjoyed reading, playing bingo, watching TV, doing crossword puzzles, going to yard sales and being with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending the sporting events and extracurricular activities of her son and grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City. Mrs. Sterner is survived by two daughters, Twila Jeanne "Kookie" Moon and her significant other, Kenneth E. Moon, both of Oil City, Pam Detar and her husband, Harry, of Oil City; one son, George E. Sterner Jr. and his wife, Cinda, of Franklin; nine grandchildren, Kevin E. Moon and his wife, Brenda, Kurtis A. Moon, Kelly L. Moon, Andrea and her husband, Pastor Carl Leyerle, Adam Detar, Jason Fulmer and his wife, Sadie, Keith "Bundy" Fulmer and his fiancé, Meghan Taylor, Zack Sterner and Angela Sterner; and five great-grandchildren, Amos Moon, Easton Fulmer, and Lois Elisabeth, Asher and Evangeline Leyerle. She is also survived by four sisters, Geraldine Byham of Evans City, Norma Renninger of Oil City, Judy Dashner of Leesburg, Fla. and Audine and William "Ted" Miller of Punta Gorda, Fla.; one brother, Alvin "Glenn" Roddy and his wife, Bonnie, of Oil City; one sister-in-law, Helen Roddy of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald "Chick" Roddy and Bert E. "Bud" Roddy; and one sister, Shirley Irrgang. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Carl Leyerle and the Rev. David Roddy presiding. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 Center St., Oil City, or to The Caring Place, 103 North 13th St., Franklin. The Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Katherine L. Ulan, 79, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville after an extended stay. Born Nov. 29, 1929 in Tionesta, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Waive Cropp Saxton. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Shenango Valley Church of God in Sharon. She is survived by a daughter, Crystal Yates and her husband, Doug, of Brookville; a son-in-law, Robert Koser of Sharon; two grandsons, Devin Koser and Kyle Yates; a great-grandson, William Koser; a brother, Hubert Saxton and his wife, Clara, of Tionesta; and two sisters, Junita Gigliotti and her husband, Glenn, of West Middlesex, Pa., and Elsie Remines of Tazwell, Va. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Koser, on Feb. 16, 2009. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of her family in Brookville. Katherine's arrangements were in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Homes, Inc., 701 Findley St., Toronto, Ohio, 43964. Online condolences may be sent at www.jefosterfh.com

I am still seeking information on "our" William Latimer - We know little about him but the "History of Porter Township" - Ch. 65 says "he came with his family, James, Dinan, Jan, Mary and George to Leatherwood, PA in 1812. The latter three have lived on the same property near Brinkerton ever since. Mr. Latimer came from Northampton Co. to Licking, this county in 1807." We know his wife's name was Anne - do not know her last name and that they were born in Ireland. We understand he had a number of brothers - we'd like to find out who they were - also looking for Anne's maiden name and of course, any other info available - if we knew where they were buried we could get some info that way. Anne and Wm. had children - James Latimer b. about 1800 Willian Dinnin - b after 1800 died in 1885 in Iowa, Mary b about 1814, George b. about 1820 - any help at all with this family would be greatly appreciated. We also are trying to find out James Latimer's wife's maiden name - she was a Nancy - born about 1806 in PA and died in 1880 in Strattenville, Clarion Co. James and Nancy had a son, John Wilkins Latimer and we are wondering if Nancy might have been a Wilkins but we haven't found anything to prove that yet. Thanks again for any help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andrew4831 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/756.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think we corresponded some years ago. The father of your Willim Morley was Jonathan, brother of my g/g/g/grandfather (also named William Morley). I'm sorry I can't help with any info on Freemans, do you have any details on any Morleys connected to me/us? Kind Regards, Andrew Barnett (London UK) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, March 10, 2009: Alvin Lewis Heckler Sr., Jacksonville, Fla. C. Eugene Myers, Chestnut Street, Rimersburg John Edward Paluh, Erie, formerly of Pleasantville Earl W. Shafer, formerly of Front Street, Oil City Marjorie J. Survance, Medina, Ohio Edward R. Theuret, Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Lynn Wheeling memorial set Alvin Lewis Heckler Sr., 88, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born April 8, 1920, in Bradys Bend Township, he was the son of Lewis Alvin and Ida Gertrude McKinney Heckler. Alvin retired from NCR, where he had been a systems analyst. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. C. Eugene Myers, 86, of Chestnut Street, Rimersburg, ascended to heaven Sunday, March 9, 2009, at Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born Dec. 19, 1922, in Licking Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Keister Myers. He was married Aug. 9, 1945, at the Sligo Methodist parsonage to the former Ruby Marie Strohmyer, who survives. Mr. Myers was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. armed forces as a corporal in the Army Air Force. He was the owner of Myers Water Wells & Pump Service and was employed with Owens Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion until his retirement. He was also a certified lay pastor. He enjoyed working and he deeply loved his Lord, his wife and his family. In addition to his wife, Mr. Myers is survived by seven children, C. Eugene Myers and his wife, Christine, of Maumee, Ohio, Debra Cramer and her husband, Lani, of Dresden, Ohio, Candace Hawk and her husband, Terry, of Knox, Randy Myers and his wife, Neidi, of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Harmon Myers and his wife, Jill, of Enon Valley, Darrin Myers and his wife, Dinah, of Sligo, and Gena Colwell and her husband, Russ, of Knox; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He is also survived by a brother, Harmon W. Myers of Shippenville; a nephew, Jerry Myers; and his faithful dachshund, Kipper. In addition to his parents, Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Myers; and a great-granddaughter, Lacey Myers. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Community Church in Curllsville with Pastor Dan George officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to Grace Community Church, P.O. Box 171, Curllsville, 16221. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. John Edward Paluh, 80, a resident of Niagara Village Retirement Community in Erie, formerly of Pleasantville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. Born April 25, 1928, in Erie, he was a son of the late John and Frances Anderson Paluh. He was married for 53 years to Beverly Duarte Paluh, who preceded him in death. John was a retired police officer having worked for the Erie Police Department. He served in both the U.S Navy and U.S. Air Force. He served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Anthony Church in Tionesta and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Titusville. After retirement, Mr. Paluh built his home in Pleasantville and resided there with Beverly for 30 years. He recently moved back to Erie and lived at Niagara Village Retirement Community. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, history, fishing, and music. His great faith encircled his family, friends and community. John was gifted with endless stories and humor. He will be dearly missed. Mr. Paluh is survived by a son, Tom Paluh and his wife, Ramona, of Palm Coast, Fla., their children, Tom and Justin, and two great-grandchildren Aiden and Annalyse; a son Jack Paluh and his wife, Marian, of Waterford and their three children, Adam, Megan and Joshua; a son Michael Paluh and his wife, Kim, of Tionesta and their children, Rachel and Michael Ethan; and a daughter, Anne Chase and her husband, Dan, of Windsor, Colo. and their children, Luke, Samantha and Matt and his wife, Christine, and a great-grandson, Wyatt. Mr. Paluh is also survived by two brothers, Larry Paluh of Thornton, Colo. and Jim Paluh of Union City; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Paluh was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerome, David and Walter; a sister, Carol; a granddaughter, Hannah Paluh; and two great-granddaughters, Madison Mae and Gabrielle Ann Lenze. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil service will be at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Titus Church in Titusville with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, pastor of the Titusville Catholic Community, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery in Titusville with full military rites. Earl W. Shafer, 80, formerly of Front Street, Oil City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. Born Aug. 7, 1928, in Oil City, he was the son of Lawrence and Bertha Bower Shafer. Mr. Shafer graduated in 1946 from Oil City High School and earned a master's degree in music from Temple University. He is a graduate of InfoAge Computer School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Shafer taught music in various locations, including Ohio, Wisconsin and Germany. His dedication to music was vital to starting Carols in the Park and in producing a Christmas recording of pipe organs in Oil City churches. He was also a co-founder of Mostly Brass and a member of the Silver Cornet Band. He was an aide for former state Rep. Ron Black and was involved in numerous projects. Mr. Shafer was a co-founder of the Center for Hope Counseling Center. He was well known for his volunteer work in the community and his involvement in the Oil City Chamber of Commerce, which included the Economic Development Corp., the Weaver Buick Chess Club and the Oil City Historical Walking Tour. He is survived by a sister, Joan Oakes of Oil City; seven nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Lydia Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Carll; and a brother, Lawrence "Bud" Shafer. A memorial service will be held by the family. Marjorie J. Survance, 86, of Medina, Ohio, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Seneca. Born July 22, 1922, in Akron, Ohio, she was the wife of the late Cecil Survance. During World War II, Marjorie was a "Rosie the Riveter" for Goodyear Aerospace in Akron. Mrs. Survance was manager of the former Value Dress Shop in Medina. She was a member of UCC Congregational Church in Medina. She also volunteered at Medina Community Services Center for many years. She is survived by two sons, Kurt Survance and his wife, Gigi, of Portland, Ore., and Jon Survance and his wife, Shirley, of Oil City; one daughter, Cecelia Smith and her husband, Dale, of Doylestown, Ohio; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Survance was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Mapes; and one brother, Bud Carrick. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Neal Sadler officiating. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medina Community Services Center, 655 N. Broadway St., Medina. Edward R. Theuret, 65, of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2009, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh following an illness. Born Aug. 8, 1943, in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of the late Regis Theuret and Peggy Cratty Theuret. He was married Nov. 14, 1970, to the former Doris M. Seybert, who survives. Mr. Theuret was a 1962 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School. He was affiliated with Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church near Rimersburg. Mr. Theuret served with the U.S. Navy from 1962 until 1968 aboard the submarine tender USS Pontius. He served as a Little League baseball coach in the Rimersburg area, coaching the George Farm team, the 68 Bar team and the Riverside team. He had been employed by Glass Containers in Parker, Owens Illinois in Clarion and at Koppers, now Indspec, in Petrolia until his health failed. In addition to his wife, Mr. Theuret is survived by one daughter, Ann M. Ramsey and her husband, Jonathon, of Front Royal, Va.; two sons, Thomas L. Theuret and his wife, Cynthia, of Hershey, and Jason E. Theuret and his wife, Tonya, of Rimersburg; four grandchildren, Adam Joseph Theuret of Hershey, Hailey Nicole Theuret of Rimersburg, Hannah Elizabeth Theuret of Hershey and Michael Thomas Theuret of Rimersburg; a sister, Donna L. Felty of Dover, Del.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Deeter, pastor of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradys Bend Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Rimersburg American Legion and VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation, 100 West Station Square, No. 1950, Pittsburgh, 15219. Online condolences may be sent to www.hillisfuneralhome.com Lynn Wheeling memorial set There will be an informal memorial for Lynn Wheeling, an artist and retired Oil City teacher and formerly of 301 Innis St., Oil City, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Those attending are asked by friends to bring a flower and meet in the parking lot under the State Street Bridge. Memories can be shared and flowers will be dropped into the Allegheny River from the bridge. Ms. Wheeling, who appreciated the natural beauty of the area, particularly the Allegheny River, died March 3 of Sjogren's Syndrome, an auto-immune disease.

The Derrick, March 9, 2009 William Bruce Beal, 583 Noggle Road, Polk Melda Pauline Clark, Corsica Edward C. Dunkerley, Applewood Valley Road, Clarion Donald G. Kelley, Sigel Ronald Mahood, Clintonville Sgt. Major Lowell F. "Mac" McRobbie, Blue Ridge Road, Clarington Mary Louise Painter, Mill Street, Rimersburg Edward R. Theuret, Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg Richard L. Wayland, Greenville William Bruce Beal, 79, of 583 Noggle Road, Polk, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at his residence. Born Jan. 8, 1930, in Meyersdale, Somerset County, he was the son of Walter Beal and the former Mary Ethel Good. Mr. Beal worked as a fabricator for Mica in Cleveland. After his retirement from Mica, he worked as a guard at Electralloy. He served in the U.S. Army during peacetime. Mr. Beal enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, farming and woodworking. He married Marlene Beal on Jan. 11, 1967, and she preceded him in death June 14, 2006. Mr. Beal is survived by four children, Glenn Beal and his wife, Melissa, of Brookville, Frank Beal of Phoenix, Ariz., Susan Myers of Polk and Kathy Ramsdale and her husband, Charles Ramsdale Jr., of Loveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Menessa Beal of Brookville, Glenn Beal Jr. and his wife, Jen, of Brookville, William Beal of Brookville, Daniel Rhodes Jr. and his wife, Jena, of Oil City, Matthew Rhoads and his wife, Michelle, of Washington, Pa., Mindy Sue Rhoads of Darmstadt, Germany, and Jason Ramsdale and Kristin Ramsdale, both of Warren, Ohio; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Shirley and Dinah; and one brother, Charles. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Beal was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Daugherty from Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church officiating. Interment will be at Oakhill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Melda Pauline Clark, 91, of Corsica, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville, where she had been a guest for the past 10 years. Born Nov. 23, 1917, in Corsica, she was the daughter of the late Geroge Coulter and Grace Clinger Coulter. She was a 1936 graduate of Corsica Union High School. She was married April 17, 1937, at St. Ann Church in Corsica to Joseph Arthur Clark, and he preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2006. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Brookville for many years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo with her Jefferson Manor family. Mrs. Clark is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sally) Bish and Mrs. David (Nancy) Armagost, both of Corsica, and Mrs. Walt (Cathy) Neal of Brookville; three sisters-in-law, Lou Ella Clark and Jane Mohney of Corsica and Anna Mae Theiss of Hermitage; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Melda was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brookville Immaculate Conception Church. Memorials may be made to Jefferson Manor Health Center, 417 Route 28, Brookville, 15825; or Immaculate Conception Church, 129 Graham Ave., Brookville, 15825. Edward C. Dunkerley, 76, of Applewood Valley Road, Clarion, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born in Blacktown, Mercer County, on April 7, 1932, he was the son of Clyde Dunkerley and the former Margaret Williams, and they both preceded him in death. He was married Aug. 16, 1979, to Carmella DeSanto, and she survives. Mr. Dunkerley served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Clarion, where he sang in the church choir and served on the church's board of trustees, the pastor parish committee and the finance committee. He graduated from Grove City High School in 1949, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Bank Operations School at Penn State University in 1959 and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Bank Lending School at Bucknell University in 1960. He also graduated from the Mid-West Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin after attending that school from 1963 to 1965. Mr. Dunkerley served as CEO, president and chairman of the board of directors of First United National Bank until his retirement. He began his banking career with Grove City National Bank in 1950 until Grove City National merged with Northwest Pennsylvania Bank and Trust. He then became branch manager in Emlenton, and he also served in the Mercer, Oil City and Clarion offices. He was a former member of the Grove City Kiwanis Club, serving as president, secretary and treasurer. He was also a troop leader with the Grove City Boy Scouts, a charter member of the Grove City Spebsqua chapter and chairman of the Grove City United Way in 1960. Mr. Dunkerley was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Mercer Rotary Club, treasurer for a Salvation Army unit, a member of the Mercer County Bankers Association, president of the Mercer County AIB, and president of the Clarion Rotary Club in 1985-86 and a member of Rotary's board of directors for eight years. He was also a member of the Clarion Development Corp. board of directors in 1988, a member of the Clarion County Crime Stoppers board of directors, a fund drive leader for Clarion Fire and Hose Co., and president of Riverhill Service Inc. In addition to his wife, Mr. Dunkerley is survived by one son, Douglas Edward Dunkerley and his wife, Sandra, of McMurray; one daughter, Linda Grieff and her husband, Bob, of Emlenton; one stepson, Clark Maxwell of Pittsburgh; one stepdaughter, Ruth Enright and her husband, Jack, of Garnet Valley; and one sister, Louise Gross of Blacktown. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Chad Grieff, Lacey McNany, Mark and Eric Dunkerley, and John, Jenna and Jeff Enright; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Walter Dunkerley. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Deryl Larsen, the Rev. Arnold A. Rhodes and the Rev. LeRoy Jones officiating. Entombment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Online condolences may be sent at www.goblefh.net. Donald G. Kelley, 81, of 7382 Route 36, P.O. Box 82, Sigel, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Brookville Hospital. Born Dec. 15, 1927, in Sigel, he was the son of Park G. Kelley and Twila Gumbert Kelley. He was married Feb. 25, 1950, in Sigel to June Silvis Kelley, and she survives. Mr. Kelley served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked 41 years for National Fuel Gas Co. in Sigel in pipeline field operations. Mr. Kelley was a member of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel, where he served as an elder. He was also a member of Sigel Volunteer Fire Department, Eldred Township Water Authority, Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Cemetery Association and Hobah Masonic Lodge 276 Free and Accepted Masons of Brookville. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Coudersport Consistory. In addition to his wife, Mr. Kelley is survived by one son, Scott Donald Kelley of Catoosa, Okla.; one daughter, Rhonda Kelley White of McMurray; five grandchildren, Jordan Kelley, Britni Kelley Houglan, Alecia White, Bethany White and Matthew White; and two great-grandchildren, Paityn Houglan and Carter Houglan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by two brothers, John Kelley and Max Kelley; and one sister, Mercedez Kelley Steinbacher. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church on Route 36 in Sigel with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Sigel. Memorial donations can be made to Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 7230 Route 36, P.O. Box 128, Sigel, 15860; or Sigel Volunteer Fire Department, Sigel, 15860. Ronald Mahood, 61, of Clintonville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Beaver Medical Center in Beaver after an extended illness. Born Jan. 20, 1948, he was the son of Richard and Edith Mahood. Mr. Mahood graduated from Grove City High School, and he attended the New Castle School of Trades. He was married to Rose Ealy, who survives. Mr. Mahood was retired from Truck Stop of America in Barkeyville where he was a janitor. Mr. Mahood enjoyed working in the yard and playing bingo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Arther Gravatt and his wife, Beatrice, of West Sunbury, David Gravatt of Ohio and Darlene Perrine of West Sunbury; one sister, Thelma Sowers of Grove City; and four brothers, Joseph Mahood of Karns City, Edward Mahood of Clintonville, Paul Mahood of Polk and Richard Mahood of Clintonville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mahood was preceded in death by one brother, James Mahood; three sisters, Mary Ann Seilbaugh, Margie Snow and Florence Beatty; and one son, Wallace Mahood. Funeral services will be held at a later date. The Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home in Clintonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Sgt. Major Lowell F. "Mac" McRobbie, 71, of P. O. Box 106, Blue Ridge Road, Clarington, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Jefferson Manor Health Center in Brookville. Born Aug. 7, 1937, in Fremont, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence Edward McRobbie and Mabel Emery McRobbie. He married the former Alice F. Abbott on Feb. 7, 1959, in Clyde, Ohio, and she survives. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 7, 2009. Mr. McRobbie was a sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he retired after 26 years. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was employed as a machinist and as a truck driver for Snyder Trucking Co. He enjoyed woodworking at North Wales Millwork in Pennsylvania, he was a former bus driver for East Forest schools, and he was a tool repairman with New Era Homes in Strattanville. Mr. McRobbie belonged to Sigel United Methodist Church, where he was a past lay speaker; and Hobah Lodge 276 Free and Accepted Masons of Brookville, where he was a past worshipful master. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Coudersport Consisterory, a life member of the Marienville VFW and a member of the Clarion American Legion In addition to his wife, Mr. McRobbie is survived by one daughter, Cindy Lauer of Trevose and her husband, Kais Lauer, of Langhorne; one son, Robert Scott McRobbie of Leeds, Mass.; one brother, William (Billy) McRobbie of Greenspring, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Justin Abbott Lauer and Lindsay Marie Lauer. In addition to his parents, Mr. McRobbie was preceded in death by twin sisters Debbie and Diane McRobbie; and grandparents Fred and Martha Emery, who raised Lowell from a child. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Sheesley officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Rex Slaughter. American Legion Post 102 of Brookville will conduct military honors at the service. Mr. McRobbie's burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., with full military honors. Memorial donations can be made to Sigel United Methodist Church, 8666 Route 949, Sigel, 15860; Hobah Lodge 276 Free and Accepted Masons, Evans Street, Brookville, 15825; or the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, P. O. Box 227, Quantico, Va., 22134 Mary Louise Painter, 75, of Mill Street, Rimersburg, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following a lingering illness. She was born March 16, 1933, in Widnoon, Armstrong County, and she was the daughter of Byron "Barney" Anthony and Flora Belle Greenawalt Anthony. She was affiliated with Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church near Rimersburg and had attended school in Kittanning. Mrs. Painter enjoyed her family and grandchildren and loved to cook, hunt and fish. She was employed for a time at Kellogg Corp. in Omaha, Neb., as a production worker. She married Rubye O. Painter on Sept. 13, 1952, and he survives. Mrs. Painter is also survived by two sons, Terry A. Painter of Rimersburg and Shawn P. Painter of Rimersburg; one daughter, Rhonda R. Jack of Edgewood; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Betty Unger and her husband, Albert, of Kittanning, Shirley Schaeffer and her husband, Wayne, of Kittanning, Kay C. Lemmon and her husband, Robert, of Kittanning, and Sharon Matson and her husband, Jerry, of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Painter was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Greenawalt. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Memorial contributions may be made to Rimersburg Veterans Memorial Park in care of James McCullough, Rimersburg, 16248. Edward R. Theuret, 65, of Lobaugh Hill Road, Rimersburg, died Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2009, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Richard L. Wayland, 80, of 105 8th Ave., Hempfield Township, Greenville, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 14, 1928, in Summerville, he was the son of Milton Wayland and Sue Yoder Wayland. He attended Sligo High School. Mr. Wayland was employed for 30 years as a furnace operator at Sawhill Tubular in Wheatland, retiring in 1984. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Greenville. Mr. Wayland served as a corporal in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-50. His hobbies included collecting coins, antiques and Zippo lighters. Mr. Wayland married the former Martha E. Dunlap on Jan. 24, 1949, and she survives in Greenville. He is also survived by two brothers, Fordyce Wayland of Butler and Douglas Thomas of Evans City. Mr. Wayland was preceded in death by his father, Milton Wayland; his mother, Sue Thomas and her husband, John; and two sisters, Lois E. Silves and Darlene Best. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mearl E. Henley, a retired Methodist minister, officiating. Military honors will be rendered after the service by VFW Post 3374. Burial will be in Callensburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, 15205-4620. Visitors may sign the online guest book at www.loutzenhiser-jordanfuneralhome.com

The Derrick, March 7, 2009: Bonnie Jo Boguslawski, Ford City Mae Meley Harman, Edinboro, formerly of Lickingville Debbie K. Horn, 189 Belmar Acres, Franklin Patricia Phyllis Kase, 2 W. Second St., Oil City Randall Lee LaCaze, Fryburg Mary Louise Painter, Mill Street, Rimersburg Esther A. Strotman, Shippenville Bonnie Jo Boguslawski, 66, of 2063 Hobson Drive, Ford City, died Thursday March 5, 2009, at Armstrong County Health Center. Born Dec. 27, 1942, in Mahoning, she was the daughter of Raymond Lingler and Mary Jane Buzzard Lingler. She was married May 7, 1966, to George Boguslawski, and he survives. She was a 1960 graduate of Franklin High School and she attended Clarion University. Mrs. Boguslawski retired from PPG, working mostly in Ford City and finishing her career in Creighton. Mrs. Boguslawski enjoyed bingo and going to casinos with family and friends. She enjoyed many bus tours to various places. She also enjoyed traveling, the ocean, fishing and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She liked watching her grandchildren in sports. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boguslawski is survived by three sons, George Boguslawski Jr. of Washington, D.C., Andrew Scott Boguslawski and his wife, Jennifer, of Morreshill, Ind., and Mark Boguslawski and his wife, Stacia, of Ford City; a sister, Sally Bean and her husband, Charles, of Franklin; and two granddaughters, Anastasia Boguslawski and Abigail Boguslawski. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Mantini Funeral Home, 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Church in Cadogan with the Rev. Thomas Trupkovich officiating. Interment will be in Cochran Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Ford City Public Library. Mae Meley Harman, 87, of Edinboro, formerly of Cyclone and Lickingville, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Edinboro Manor after a long-term illness. Born March 20, 1921, in Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ella Harmon. She attended the local public schools and graduated from Farmington High School in 1940. Immediately following World War II, she married Aubrey M. Meley and moved to Cyclone, where Aubrey took a job in the oil fields. While raising a family, Mae was employed as a cafeteria worker in Smethport Area School District and as a Tupperware dealer, both before and after the death of her husband, Aubrey, in January 1969. In February 1979, she married Albert Harman and moved to Lickingville. During her time in Lickingville she was very active in the community and at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Leeper. Following the death of her husband, Albert, in December 1996, Mae remained in Lickingville for a number of years but later moved to Edinboro to be close to her daughter and family. During her time in Edinboro she spent many happy hours sewing and quilting. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mae was preceded in death by her brother, Leland (Bill) Harmon of Pleasantville; and two sisters, Elda Daum of Strobleton and Glenna (Sis) Cooney of North East. Mrs. Harman is survived by a son, Douglas and his wife, Karen, of Bridgeville; a daughter, Donna and her husband, John, of Edinboro; a brother, Arthur (Bud) Harman and his wife, Nina, of Tionesta; a sister-in-law, Eva Harman of Pleasantville; two grandsons, Paul and his wife, Julie, of Edinboro, and Brian and his wife, Allison, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Christine, and her husband, Tony, of Bridgeville; three great-grandchildren, Dennis, Makayla and Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie St., Edinboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Edinboro Methodist Church with the Rev. Randolph Edwards officiating. Interment will be at McKean Memorial Park near Mount Alton. A private ceremony will be held at the gravesite. Memorials may be made to the Edinboro Manor Activity Department or Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Leeper. Condolences may be sent at www.gluntfuneralhome.com Debbie K. Horn, 54, of 189 Belmar Acres, Franklin, died at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, in her residence, following a long and courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by her family. Born April 14, 1954, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Billy L. and Ethel Andrews Fauzey. She was married May 2, 1984, to Kenneth W. Horn, who survives. Mrs. Horn was a graduate of West Forest High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed history, had a fascination with archeology and enjoyed reading and craft projects. Mrs. Horn enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the "road trips" with her husband and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Horn is survived by four daughters, Stephanie A. Bacher of Oil City, Kenda Thomas and her husband, Jason, of Oil City, Rebecca K. Turner of Oil City,and Jayme L. Horn of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Mikkayla Delaney, Kaylee Horn, Jayden Thomas, Logan Thomas and Evan Turner, all of Oil City, and Zachery Bacher, Christopher Bacher and Ashley Norris, all of Franklin. She also is survived by two sisters, Dianne Grove of Franklin and Donna Miller and her husband, Keith, of East Hickory; an aunt, Roberta A. Andrews of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Horn was preceded in death by a son, Trevor Rodgers. The time for a party to mark the celebration of Debbie's life will be announced later. She was a donor to the Humanity Gifts Registry. Her family suggests memorial donations be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, Pa., 16323. Huff Chapel Inc. of Franklin is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com Patricia Phyllis Kase, 83, of 2 West Second St., Oil City, died at 1:07 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home, where she had been a resident since Monday, March 2, 2009. Born Jan. 2, 1926, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Beatrice Zappia Vendetti. She attended the Third Ward grade school in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1944. Mrs. Kase was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City and was a member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin while she lived in Franklin. She had been employed by the Oil City Salvation Army for 14 years as their cook. She also belonged to the Pulaski Club, Belles Lettres, YWCA and the Golden Agers. Mrs. Kase was married to James H. Kase Sr. in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 13, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Kase is survived by two sons, Mark Kase and his wife, Rhonda, of Logandale, Nev., and David Kase of Phoenix, Ariz.; one stepson, Jay Kase of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Frances Dlugos of Oil City; one brother, Frank Vendetti Sr. of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one stepson, Mike Kase; and two sisters, Cecilia Spence and Carmalena Carson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, St. Stephen pastor, presiding. She will be interned with her husband at Logandale Cemetery in Nevada. Memorials may be made to the St. Stephen Church Second Century Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Randall Lee LaCaze, 69, of Fryburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Mr. LaCaze is a polio survivor of 53 years. Born Feb. 4, 1940, in Venus, he was the son of Erla Harriett Hoffman. He was married May 20, 1967, to the former Janet Hargenrader, who survives. Mr. LaCaze was a graduate of North Clarion High School. He also graduated from Williamsport Tech where he studied drafting. He was employed as a draftsman at Anchor Hocking for 25 years. He retired in 1986 to spend time with his family. Randy enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, family and friends. He also enjoyed reading his Bible and listening to bluegrass music, and he was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Among his other interests, he liked to draw, go for rides in the country and fishing. Mr. LaCaze was a member of the Fryburg Sportsman's Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. LaCaze is survived by three children, Molly Gatesman and her husband, Al, of Lucinda, Holly Earp and her husband, Brent, of Fertigs, and Chad LaCaze and his wife, Sharlene, of Fryburg; and eight grandchildren, Brittany Earp, Halie Earp, Brenna Earp, Leah Gatesman, Sarah Gatesman, Noah Gatesman, Sullivan LaCaze and Sydnie LaCaze. He is also survived by seven siblings, Robert Hoffman and his wife, Sandy, of Florida, Linda Griebel and her husband, Don, of Kansas, Rex LaCaze and his wife, Lyn, of Albion, Carolyn Jagielski of Venus, Shirley Confer of Ohio, Leonard Hoffman and his wife, Verna, of Marble, and Henry Hoffman and his wife, Marie, of Oil City; one sister-in-law, Becky Hoffman of Fryburg; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. LaCaze was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; a brother, William Hoffman; and a sister, Barb Kennedy. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Kightlinger, pastor of the United Evangelical Church, presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion Area Agency of Aging or Clarion-Forest VNA. Mary Louise Painter, 75, of Mill Street, Rimbersburg, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a lingering illness. Arrangements are being completed by the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Esther A. Strotman, 87, of Shippenville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born April 27, 1921, she was the daughter of Scott and Leona Rex Lewis. She was a lifelong resident of the Pine City area. She was married May 13, 1946, to Donald L. Strotman, who preceded her in death May 1, 1993. Mrs. Strotman graduated from Shippenville High School. She owned and operated the Hot Dog Ranch in Shippenville for many years. She was a member of Pine City United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Strotman is survived by three sons, Donald W. Strotman and his wife, Louise, of Shippenville, Ronald S. Strotman and his wife, Kathleen, of Marble, and Michael S. Strotman and his wife, Catherine, of Tionesta; a daughter, Beverly Cowatch and her husband, John, of Transfer; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, John Lewis and his wife, Sara, of Pine City, Lindy Lewis of Kittaning and Scott Lewis and his wife, Jane, of Pine City and Florida; and one sister, Mary Rex and her husband, Ray, of Shippenville. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Strotman was preceded in death by a brother, Otis Lewis; and an infant son. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. John Hickman, pastor of Fertigs United Methodist Charge, presiding. Burial will be Monday in Perry Chapel Cemetery in Shippenville. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Derrick, March 6, 2009: L. Melvin Culbertson, Shippenville Larry Eugene Rodebaugh, 2022 Patchel Run Road, Franklin Mass set for Georgia A. Niederriter Getting it right - Leon W. "Lee" Silzle L. Melvin Culbertson, 94, of Shippenville, formerly of Rimersburg and Bradford, died Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009, at the Clarion Hospital. Born April 2, 1914, in Rimersburg, he was the son of the late Verd and Jessie Carmichael Culbertson. He was married to the former Matilda Elizabeth "Tillie" Trember, who preceded him in death in 1972. The couple was married for 37 years. Mr. Culbertson built many houses in the area as well as commercial buildings including the mausoleum at Rimersburg Cemetery where he will be entombed. After the death of his wife, Tillie, he married Fern Lamborn. They were married for 20 years. She also preceded him in death. Mr. Culbertson is survived by five daughters from his first wife, Connie Mazzoni and her husband, Eugene, of Murrsyville, Patty McLaughlin and her husband, Larry, of Jasper, Ga., Janet Schake of Florida, Della Gray and her husband, Ken, of Knox, and Ella Marquette and her husband, Rick, of Knox; and 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Culbertson was preceded in death by three great-great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or public service held. The William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to Melvin's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Larry Eugene Rodebaugh, 61, of 2022 Patchel Run Road, Franklin, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at his home after a brave battle with cancer. Born Jan. 2, 1948, in Franklin, he was the son of Carl W. Rodebaugh and Geraldine Detrie Rodebaugh. He was married Jan. 30, 1970, to Ethel Marie Stephens Rodebaugh, who survives. Mr. Rodebaugh joined the United States Navy in January 1965 and was honorably discharged in March 1969. He was last employed as a machinist by Faivre Machine and Fabrication of South Main Street, Meadville. Mr. Rodebaugh enjoyed his family, road trips, fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rodebaugh is survived by a daughter, Jennie Marie Rodebaugh Rowland; a son-in-law, Steven W. Rowland; a granddaughter, Jena Leigh Rowland; a grandson, S. Tyler Rowland; a brother, James Wesley Rodebaugh and his wife, Joyce, of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Rodebaugh is preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Kosarek and the Rev. Sue Evans officiating. Private burial will be conducted at the convenience of the family at Reno Cemetery, Reno. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Venango VNA Foundation-Hospice, 491 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, 16323, or the American Cancer Society, 10 W Front St, Oil City, 16301. Mass set for Georgia A. Niederriter A memorial Mass for Georgia A. Niederriter will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Mrs. Niederriter, 88, of Marble, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh. The Rev. David Poulson, pastor of St. Michael Church, will celebrate the Mass. Mrs. Niederriter was buried in St. Michael Cemetery. Getting it right - Leon W. "Lee" Silzle Leon W. "Lee" Silzle: The Scott A. Black Funeral Home in Stoneboro is handling funeral arrangements for Leon W. "Lee" Silzle of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Sandy Lake and Pittsburgh, who died Feb. 5. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church.

Friends-- Can someone please tell me where these people are buried..... They always lived in Clarion County, and most of the time in Farmington Township. Daniel B. Emminger (or Eminger) died at Tylersburg PA June 12 1892. Letitia Haney (wife of Daniel) (Haney name was from 2nd marriage) Oct 4 1928 in Sharon PA. In all likelihood, Letitia was brought back from Sharon to be buried with Daniel. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. George Hoyt in CA **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005)

The Derrick, March 5, 2009: Kevin Allen, Mayport Leland Melvin Culbertson, Shippenville Robert R. Kennemuth, Mayport Leon W. "Lee" Silzle, Marietta, Ga., formerly of Lacock Street, Sandy Lake Bertha Irene Snively, formerly of Ninevah Marilyn A. "Lynn" Wheeling, formerly of 301 Innis St., Oil City Kevin R. Allen, 57, of Mayport, died Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Pittsburgh following an illness. Born June 17, 1951, in Distant, he was a son of the late Wade and Eula Nulph Allen. He was married Aug. 17, 1968, to the former Martha "Martie" Walters, who survives. Mr. Allen was a retired barber and was an equipment operator for various jobs. He attended the Oakland Church of God in Distant and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Mr. Allen is survived by two sons, Donnie Allen of Wasilla, Alaska, and Toby Allen of Mayport; four grandchildren, Melia, Kevin, Cooper and Abigail; two brothers, Roger Allen and his wife, Vera, of Belpre, Ohio, and John Allen and his wife, Anita, of Emlenton; and a sister, Janice Weeter of New Bethlehem. In addition to his parents, Mr. Allen was preceded in death by a sister, Kitty Reddinger; and two brothers-in-law, Dwight Weeter and Ken Reddinger. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Friends will also be received from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Oakland Church of God on Kohlersburg Road, Distant. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger, pastor at Oakland Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions may be given in Kevin's name to the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance at P.O. Box 791155, Baltimore, Md., 21298-8458. Online condolences may be sent to Kevin's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Leland Melvin Culbertson, 94, of Shippenville, died early Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Robert R. Kennemuth, 70, of Mayport, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2009, at his residence. Born May 13, 1938, in Hawthorn, he was the son of Ralph L. and Olive P. McAninch Kennemuth, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 17, 1960, he married Carol L. Silvis, and she survives. Bob was a caring, hard-working man who loved his family. He was employed as a truck driver for Tionesta Sand and Gravel for 21 years. He was also an equipment operator and mechanic for Kennemuth Hydro-Seeding and Byrd Yeany Seeding and Mulching for the last 23 years. In addition to his work, he loved to travel the trails and back roads on his four-wheeler and pickup truck, visiting family and friends. Bob 's favorite hobbies were spending time at his camp, hunting, watching wildlife and having cookouts around the fire. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Dale Kennemuth of Mayport; one sister, Judy Gray and her husband, Cal, of Brookville; and one brother, John "Bud" Kennemuth and his wife, Dolly, of Brookville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kennemuth was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Drayer and Gloria Shick; and two brothers, Darl Kennemuth and Ralph "Sonny" Kennemuth. There will be no visitation or viewing. The family will announce plans at a later date for a gathering to remember Bob at his home. Memorials may be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232; or In-Home Solutions Plus, 18 Western Ave., Brookville, 15825. The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling arrangements. Leon W. "Lee" Silzle, 104, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Lacock Street, Sandy Lake, and Pittsburgh, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in A.G. Rhodes Home of Marietta after a short illness. Born Aug. 14, 1904, in Venus, Venango County, he was the son of the late George W. and Martha E. Brocklehurst Silzle. At age 14, Mr. Silzle went to Clarion Normal School, now Clarion University, where he earned a teaching certificate in 1922. He began his teaching career at age 18 in Kellettville. After two years of teaching, he went to Penn State University and graduated in 1928 with a degree in electrical engineering. Mr. Silzle then went to work at Westinghouse Electric in Pittsburgh. He later completed graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh for a master's degree in education. During the Depression he went back to a teaching career that lasted 38 years. He taught at Cranberry junior and senior high schools in Venango County for six years and then was an industrial arts and vocational teacher at various Pittsburgh public schools before retiring in 1968 from Taylor-Allderdice High School. During the war years he helped organize curriculums of home mechanics for women and for women to go to work in the factories to help with the war effort. Mr. Silzle was a former member of Point Breeze Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, where he served as a ruling elder for many years. He was a member of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church at the time of his death. Mr. Silzle was active for many years with Gideon's International. He was a member of the Stoneboro Lions Club, and over the years he enjoyed traveling, gardening and bowling. He was married Aug. 26, 1931, to the former Lois R. Clingan, who preceded him in death in their 75th year of marriage on Sept. 23, 2005. Mr. Silzle and his wife loved to travel. They traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and worldwide, continuing well into their 90s. They especially enjoyed their winters in Florida. Mr. Silzle is survived by a son, L. William Silzle Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Marietta; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Silzle and Emily Silzle of Marietta; a niece, Betty Guadliana of Stonington, Conn.; and Bob Boyles and his wife, Kathy, and family, a cousin of Lois Silzle who she and Mr. Silzle helped rear. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Silzle was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, 3461 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. that day at the church with the Rev. Galen Joe MacDonald officiating. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 42, Grove City, 16127. Bertha Irene Snively, 86, of St. Cloud, Fla., passed away Monday March 3, 2009, at Plantation Bay in St. Cloud, where she has resided since April 2008. Born Feb. 13, 1923, in Cranberry Township, Venango County, she was a daughter of the late John and Eva Willings Snow. She was married Feb. 14, 1942, in Nickelville to Charles Snively Jr., who preceded her in death April 27, 2007. The Snivelys were married for 65 years. Mrs. Snively was a graduate of Cranberry High School and was a resident of Ninevah for more than 50 years before moving to Florida. She worked for Knox Glass Containers until retirement in 1978. After retiring, the Snivelys spent their winters in Florida and made it their year round home in 2001. Mrs. Snively enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the St. Mark Church at Kossuth and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Snively is survived by a daughter, Penny Rigby and her husband, Gil, of St. Cloud, Fla.; a granddaughter, Shelly Myers and her companion, Monty Chapman Jr., of St. Cloud, Fla.; a grandson, Jerry Jack of St. Cloud, Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Musser and her companion, Chuck Depari, of Kissimmee, Fla.; two great-grandsons, Tyler Jack of Knox and Travis Myers of St. Cloud, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Snively was preceded in death by a daughter, Terrie Reott; five sisters and two brothers. At Bertha's request, there will be no visitation. Interment will take place at St. Mark Cemetery in Kossuth. The William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Penny Rigby at 3611 Tree Line Way, St. Cloud, Fla., 34769. Marilyn A. "Lynn" Wheeling, 72, formerly of 301 Innis St., Oil City, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Cranberry from Sjogren's Syndrome, an auto-immune disease. Born Aug. 8, 1936, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Clinton A. and Betty MacEachern Wheeling. She lived her entire childhood in Oil City. She graduated from Oil City High School in 1954 and from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1958. In 1960, Ms. Wheeling moved to New York City and lived there for 14 years. While in New York, she attended the Arts Students League and studied painting at Pratt Institute. During this time she also worked as a free-lance writer and cartoonist for, among others, Scripps-Howard Newspapers and American Airlines. For seven years she worked full-time as assistant art director for Town and Country magazine and illustrated a television commercial for Citibank. In 1967, she taught art education for a semester in a public school of Harlem, N.Y., grades one through eight. After returning to Oil City in the early 1970s, she accepted a teaching position with the Oil City Area School District in the art department. During that time she also wrote and illustrated articles for Pittsburgh Magazine of the former Pittsburgh Press, working for its art director, Nat Youngblood. She taught painting and drawing in the former junior high school on Spring Street and loved her work there. After teaching at Smedley and Seventh Street schools, she retired in 1993. Over the years, Ms. Wheeling wrote and illustrated 13 children's books that were published by Little Brown, G.P. Putnam Sons, Harper & Row and others. More than 900,000 of her books have been sold in the U.S. and Canada. She appreciated the natural beauty of the area, particularly the Allegheny River. She also enjoyed the company of her friends and neighbors in Oil City and had great fun years ago doing a cartoon strip, "Oil and Dumb," for The Derrick, while continuing her writing and drawing career. At the request of Ms. Wheeling, there will be no visitation or viewing. Memorial donations may be made to the Transit Fine Arts Gallery, 206 Center St., Oil City, 16301. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements.