This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ethel_Fitzgerald_Stark Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4036.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, my 1st cousin is married to a James Schreffler in Oil City Pa. I know he has completed a family tree, but I have never seen it. Do you know him? If not let me know and I will help. 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'm sorry, I received the info several years ago and I don't remember who sent it to me. When I started doing Genealogy I didn't realize that the sourse was important, I found that out later. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] Mary Elizabeth McMillan and Cribbs in New Bethlehem,Clarion County > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: val714 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4029.2.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Well, I guess this complicates things. No one in the family can remember > anything about anyone named James but I'll look into the possibility. Do > you happen to have that cemetery listing or do you know where I can obtain > a copy? I'd love to see it. I'm going to see if there isn't somewhere I > can send for a marriage license or some other info. > > 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. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

The Derrick, February 25, 2009: Brian Keith Faulk, Pittsburgh Dorothy Dame Hovis, Bowling Green, Ohio Geraldine Gustwick Lander, Marienville Toni Nicole Clinger Schreckengost, New Bethlehem Frances H. "Frannie" Fitzgerald Schueler, Leeper Ralph "Pap" Willison Whitney, Snydersburg Dixie L. Zuck, Tionesta Brian Keith Faulk, 42, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1966, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Evelyn Margaret Walker Pond of Reno and the late Charles P. Faulk. Mr. Faulk had been a resident of the Allegheny Valley School in Pittsburgh for 26 years. In addition to his mother, Mr. Faulk is survived by his step-father, Bruce E. Pond of Reno; eight sisters, Sandra McHolland and her husband, Claire, of Pittsburgh, Barbara Pond of Mt. Lebanon, Suzzane Brigger of Ambridge, Sharon Pond of McKeesport, Cynthia Stuckwish and her fiancé, Alan, of Zelienople, Evelyn Banks and her husband, Luke, of Oil City, Kimberly McBee and her husband, Marty, of Maryland, and Carol Bernard and her husband, Todd, of Hoboken, N.J.; three brothers, Bruce Pond and his wife, Gemma, of Mississippi, Patrick Faulk and his wife, Terri, of Beaver Falls, and William Faulk and his wife, Cheryl, of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, 4638 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213. Arrangements are entrusted to the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc., 219 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. Online condolences may be sent at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com. Dorothy Dame Hovis, 92, of Bowling Green, Ohio, formerly of Sewickley, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Born Jan. 14, 1917 in Coraopolis, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Bertha McDaniel Dame. She was married to the late W. Virgil Hovis for 66 years before his death in 2004. Mrs. Hovis was the beloved organist and choir director for the Glenwil lard and Shannopin Methodist Churches where she holds the title of organist emeritus. As a resident of Sewickley, she was the bookkeeper for the Gift Corner in Sewickley, a 50-year plus member of Eastern Star, an accomplished pianist, and a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Hovis is survived by two daughters, Donna Schirmer and her husband, Charles, of Fairfield, Va., and Karen Furney and her husband, Fred, of Napoleon, Ohio; a brother, Walter Dame of Aliquippa; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hovis of Oil City; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and faithful friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Richard D. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 328 Beaver St., Sewickley, 15143. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shannopin Methodist Church, 4041 Jordan St. (Rte. 51), South Heights, 15081, followed immediately by a luncheon at the church. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery in Clintonville. Geraldine Gustwick Lander, 63, of Marienville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born March 31, 1945, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Naomi Baumgardner Gustwick of Strattanville and the late Walter Stanley Gustwick. Geraldine married Ronald F Lander on April 4, 1966, and he survives. She was a homemaker. Geraldine was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness Church in Brookville. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by her daughter, Laura L. Miller, and her husband, Michael, of Pittsburgh; one granddaughter, Michaela L. Miller of Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Virginia Bennett of Elkhart, Ind., and Dana Reitz of Strattanville. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Georgianna McNutt. A memorial service will held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Brookville. The memorial will be delivered by Barry Ginter. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Toni Nicole Clinger Shreckengost, 31, of New Bethlehem, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at her home. Born June 9, 1977, in the old Clarion Hospital, she was the daughter of Jeff "Nutzy" Clinger and Carol A. Chestnut Clinger. She was married Oct. 17, 1998. She was a 1995 graduate of Redbank Valley High School and a 1997 graduate of the Kittanning Radiology School. Mrs. Shreckengost played volleyball in school and was the prom queen her senior year. She was a member of the Silver Streak Marching Band, participating in the Autumn Leaf Festival Parade . She enjoyed hunting, riding four-wheeler, dancing and playing with her kids. She was a Detroit Lions fan. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shreckengost is survived by a daughter, Shylie Rain; a son, Brenden Gabriel; a brother, Doug Clinger and his fiancé, Brooke Cressman, of Climax; maternal grandmother, Mary "Grams" Chestnut Ripple; maternal grandfather, George Chestnut and his wife, Mary Chestnut; four nieces, Karrie, Tasha, Natalie, and Gwen; a nephew, Gage; and several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Shreckengost was preceded in death by an infant sister, Jackie Suzzane; paternal grandmother, Rain "Gramma" Clinger; paternal grandfathers, Ron "Grampa" and Sam. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. The family asks that visitors wear casual attire. A private funeral service will be held for family only. Interment will follow at the Squirrel Hill Cemetery in Porter Township, Clarion County. The family asks that memorial contributions be given in trust for her children, Shylie and Brenden, to S & T Bank, Broad Street, New Bethlehem, 16242. Online condolences may be sent to Toni's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com Frances H. "Frannie" Fitzgerald Schueler, 58, of Leeper, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2009, at her home, following an extended illness. Born May 7, 1950, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Frances Ditz Obenrader Sr. She was married Sept. 15, 2000, to Lawrence L. Schueler. Mrs. Schueler worked as a L.P.N. in the area for many years. Her family and friends were her richest gifts and hobbies. In addition to her mother and husband, Mrs. Schueler is survived by three children, James F. Fitzgerald Jr. and his wife, Jody, of Leeper, who cared for her during her final days, and their children, Nicole and Denise; Darcy L. Fitzgerald and her son, Brandon, both of whom made their home with her; and Dustin J. Fitzgerald and his wife, Rusty Jo, of Vowinckel and their children, Mariah, Brittany and Jesse. She is survived by five sisters, Ann Campbell and her husband, R. Henry, of Marble, Rosemary Boyd and her husband, Melvin, of Pittsburgh, Ruth Harteis and her husband, James, of Ebensburg, Jeanne Hantman and her husband, Ron, of Chatham, N.J., and Paula Bradley of Charlotte, N.C. She is survived by six brothers, James Obenrader and his wife, Barb, of Leeper, Mark Obenrader M.D. and his wife, Sue, of Horsham, Arthur Obenrader D.V.M. and his wife, Nancy, of Allentown, Thomas Obenrader and his wife, Kathy, of Leeper, Richard Obenrader and his wife, Terri, of Fryburg, and Donald Obenrader and his partner, Craig, of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by a very special friend, Linda Buzzard Lander Cox Fair Dabkowski. In addition to her father, Mrs. Schueler was preceded in death by three aunts, Mary Rose Ditz, Agnes McCloskey and Julia Ditz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, as celebrant. Following the Mass, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at Ann Campbell's home at 14781 Route 208, Marble. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements. Ralph "Pap" Willison Whitney, 79, of Snydersburg, went to be with the Lord Monday Feb. 23, 2009, joining his beloved wife, Naomi, and grandchildren, Nathan and Nicole Whitney, in Heaven. He was born July 21, 1929. Mr. Whitney was married Oct. 28, 1950, to the former Naomi Jane Brewer, who preceded him in death. Mr. Whitney graduated from Penn Township High School in 1974 and attended Allegheny College in Meadville. In 1950 he founded Whitney Heating in Level Green. He moved to Snydersburg in 1979. Mr. Whitney was an avid gardener and hunter. He was a member of the NRA and built and few RC airplanes. Mr. Whitney is survived by a sister, Janet Anderson; two sons, Ted Whitney and his friend, Brenda, and Fred Whitney and his wife, Jackie; a daughter, Erin Crownover; and 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his friend, Beverly Brenan. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at his home, followed by a picnic. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Whitney would have said "save your money and give your kids a hug." Dixie L. Zuck, 67, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Titusville Area Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1941, in Titusville, she was the daughter of the the late Lawrence and Eva Lindenmuth Tucker. She was married to James E. Zuck, who survives. Mrs. Zuck worked in the area as a waitress at different restaurants and attended the Hickory School in East Hickory. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Zuck is survived by one son, Bruce J. Kiser and his wife, Pamela Sue, of Tionesta; three daughters, Debbie A. Kiser of Sheffield, Tammy L. Hunter of Tionesta and Vicky Fratus and her husband, Gary, of Pleasantville; two stepsons, Robert L. Zuck and his fiancee, Jennifer, and Edward J. Zuck and his companion, Sue, all of Tionesta; and three stepdaughters, Peggy Upplinger of Tionesta, Dena Hartzell and her husband, Jeff, of Tionesta, and Laura Davis and her husband, George, of Tylersburg. Also surviving are one brother, Marshall Tucker and his wife, Shirley, of West Hickory; two sisters, Carolyn Sugars and Theresa Tucker, both of Bradford; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Danny L. Kiser; three brothers, Lawrence, James and Archie Tucker; and two sisters, Sara Zuck and Laura Koch. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Wolfs Corners Cemetery, Washington Township, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. The Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com

The Derrick, February 24, 2009: Jeanne W. Burkhardt, 3001 Route 322, Franklin Cornelia "Connie" Yanek Delaney, 275 Pioneer Road, Franklin Larry B. Higley, 173 Cherry Run Road, Rouseville Glenn Clinton Lesh, 181 S. Franklin St., Cochranton Karen "Kay" Warner, Bloomsburg, formerly of Oil City Ralph Wilison Whitney, Lucinda Getting it right - Cecelia E. Sandok Jeanne W. Burkhardt, 87, of 3001 US 322, Franklin, went to see her Lord at 4:45 p.m. Sunday Feb. 22, 2009. Born Sept. 28, 1921, in Polk, she was the daughter of the late Earl Williams and Marguerite Temple. She was married June 27, 1942, to Robert O. Burkhardt, who preceded her in death May 10, 1998. Mrs. Burkhardt was a graduate of Franklin High School where she was a member of the string ensemble. Her fondest memories of school were playing second viola at state competition and Lawrence Welk playing for her senior prom. In the early 1960s, she worked as an aide at Polk Center. Mrs. Burkhardt was retired from working as a purchasing agent for CPT. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served on the board of Deacons, Session and taught Sunday school kindergarten for 37 years. She enjoyed her garden and all her flowers, as well as watching the eagles nesting on the late across from the house. Mrs. Burkhardt is survived by three children, Meryln Burkhardt and his wife, Joyce, of Franklin, Dale Burkhardt and his wife, Betty, of Franklin, and Roberta Hudson of Cochranton; three grandchildren, Jackie Burkhardt and her friend, Jen, of Guys Mills, Josh Burkhardt of Franklin, and Coty Burkhardt and his wife, Elizabeth, of Franklin. She is also survived by four step-grandchildren, Paul Hudson and his wife, Janice, of Saegertown, Barry Hudson and his wife, Caprice, of Cochranton, Cliff Fehl of Bulter, and Johnathan Fehl of Butler; eight great-grandchildren, Jake Burkhardt of Franklin, Elizabeth Jean Burkhardt of Franklin, TessaRae Burkhardt of Franklin, Kyle Hudson of Saegertown, Kayla Hudson of Saegertown, Matthew Hudson of Saegertown, Jordan Hudson of Cochranton, and Spencer Ransom of Guys Mills; and several cousins. Mrs. Burkhardt was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Samuel Gibb, of the church, assisted by the Rev. Charles H. McClung, of Lake City Presbyterian Church of Erie, officiating. Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin of Venango County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Cornelia "Connie Yanak Delaney, 67, of 275 Pioneer Rd., Franklin, died Sunday Feb. 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 1, 1941, in Sharon, Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cornelia Meszaros Selenchik. She was married Sept. 27, 1983, to Richard J. Delaney Jr., her loving husband and best friend, who survives. She was previously married to Emery Yanak, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Delaney worked at National City Bank in Franklin for many years and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. While working, she was involved with fundraising for March of Dimes, cancer Relay for Life, and bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She loved the outdoors, walking and her flowers. She enjoyed every moment she got to spend with her family and friends. Mrs. Delaney is survived by two sons, Richard Yanak and his wife, Karen, of West Middlesex, and Timothy Yanak and his wife, Lisa, of Hermitage; two step-children, Tammy Duell and her husband, Bill, of Volant, and Buck Delaney of Volant. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Clayton Yanak, Bradley Yanak, Tyler Yanak and Nicholle Yanak, all of Hermitage; and three step-grandchildren, Dennis Swogger and his wife, Traci, of West Middlesex, and Ariana Duell and Billy Duell, both of Volant. She is survived by three siblings, Ethel Foltz and her husband, Ted, of West Middlesex, Joseph Selenchik and his wife, Annette, of Hermitage, and Mary Burke and her husband, David, of Sharpsville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. She was blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people with their encouragement and prayers. The family will received friends and relatives from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Good Shepherd Church, West Middlesex. A Christian wake service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church with Monsignor Robert Malene as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Holy Trinity Church in Farrell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to any organizations listed above or to the Howard Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Larry B. Higley, 63, of 173 Cherry Run Road, Rouseville, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at his residence. Born May 23, 1945, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Alfred D. and M. Evelyn Foster Higley. He was married Oct. 20, 2004, to Janet Perry, who survives. Mr. Higley served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1966. He worked as a teletype operator for Western Union then for Tobey's for more than 24 years. Mr. Higley was a member of Heckathorn United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Higley is survived by a stepson, Justin Perry of Seneca; and two cousins, Rob Asel of Oil City and Rita Courson of Seneca. Friends may call from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Pat Ellis, pastor of Heckathorn United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Glenn Clinton Lesh, 88, of 181 S. Franklin St. Cochranton, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh, following a battle with cancer for six and a half years. Born, June 27, 1920, in Cooperstown, he was the son of Clint and Lois Brown Lesh. He was married May 9, 1942, to the former Martha Ann Baird, who preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 2007. He was a 1938 graduate of Cochranton High School and completed a tool and die apprenticeship in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Lesh entered into the U.S. Navy during World War II and served with the 69th Seabees. After returning from the war, he was a tool and die maker at the H.L. Moore Company in Cochranton for 45 years. Mr. Lesh was a member of the Cochranton Presbyterian Church, James L. Stein American Legion Post #836, Cochranton Masonic Lodge #790, and volunteered at the Meadville Soup Kitchen. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,brother and uncle. Family was his number one priority in his life, followed by gardening, woodworking, baking cakes for the legion dinners held each month, and washing dishes for the soup kitchen. Mr. Lesh is survived by three daughters, Mary Ketner and her husband, Michael, of Pittsburgh, Ann Raggio of Lake Forest, Calif., and Peggy Koontz of Medina, Ohio; two sisters, Twila Smock and her husband, Glen of Cochranton, and Norma McCarl of State College. Mr. Lesh's legacy will live on through his two grandchildren, Jeb Koontz and his wife, Tracy of Medina, Ohio, and Molly Roark and her husband, John, of Mt. Morris, Mich; two 2 great grandchildren, Christian Kirk and Liam Koontz; and an expected great grandchild, Hudson Glenn Koontz to be born in April. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by, four sisters, Mildred Deeter, Margaret Beers, Ruth Guiney and Loretta Spence; a brother, Wayne Lesh; and a son-in-law, Robert Raggio. There are no calling hours or funeral service presently planned. A memorial service for Mr. Lesh will be held May 9 at the Cochranton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. Harvey Boal of the church, officiating. The family ask that memorials be made to the Cochranton Public Library, 107 Pine St. Cochranton, 16314, or to the Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St. Pittsburgh, 15213. Karen "Kay" Warner, 61, of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, passed over Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, of a sudden illness. Born Oct. 28, 1947, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late William Warner Sr. and Mary Amsdell Warner. She attended Townville schools and received her GED in 1979. She waitressed many years. Ms. Warner worked with Hospice and the Muscular Dystrophy Association for many years. She also was a dispatcher for the Oil City Police Department and worked as a guard for the Venango County Sheriff's Department. She was a very spiritual person as well as a beautiful singer and was proud to have made several CDs. She was very loved and will be missed. Ms. Warner is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Galmish of Guys Mills; a son, Gregory Tidd of Bloomsburg; and three grandchildren, Brandon Tidd, Dustin Royer and Zoey Tidd and her companion, James Pollack. She is also survived by three brothers, John "Bud" Warner, Richard "Dick" Warner and James "Jimmy" Warner; two sisters, Pamela Tidd and Patricia Daughtery; an aunt, Winnie Radabaugh of Oil City; an uncle, John Amsdell of Oil City; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. Warner was preceded in death by two brothers, William Warner Jr. and Douglas Warner; and a grandson, Aiden Christopher Wasson. Contributions in her memory can be made to Hospice or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A service and dinner will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Cochranton United Methodist Church, 114 E. Adams St., Cochranton, across from the fire station. Ralph Wilison Whitney, 79, of Lucinda, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in the transitional care unit of UPMC Northwest. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in the Derrick. Getting it right - Cecelia E. Sandok Cecelia E. Sandok, 91, of 310 11th St., Franklin, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Sandok was preceded in death by a son, Paul L. Sandok.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stacyschreffler Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4036/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for info on my husbands grandparents, Jacob B. Schreffler (8/11/1927-6/6/2002) and his wife Clara Dorman 3/23/1932-10/21/2003). They had a son named Jacob Eugene Schreffler. I have no information about them other than their birth and death dates. Would appreciate any help. Thanks. 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.

Adapted from The Tribune-Chronicle Warren, OH February 20, 2009 Warren, OH - RONALD BOYD LINAMEN, 72, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital with his family at his side, following a lengthy illness. Ronald was born the son of the late Ronald Linamen Sr. and Rissa C. Fox Linamen on June 4, 1936, in West Freedom, PA and had resided in the Warren area the past 10 years. He attended Akron University and the Moody Bible Institute and was a member of Lake Milton Baptist Temple. Ronald was employed as a general manager with General Motors Distribution Center, Terex Corp. and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a Portage County sheriff's deputy for many years and enjoyed fishing, music, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and was an avid golfer. On November 1, 1954, Ronald was united into marriage with the former Marcella D. Kayafas and had enjoyed 55 loving years together. Memories of Ronald will be remembered and lovingly cherished by his family, wife, Marcella; sons, Mark Boyd Linamen (Vivian Dawn) of Garrettsville and Nicholas “Nick” Linamen (Sharon L.) of Columbus; daughters, Monica Marie (Mrs. Gary Edward) Morrall and Melissa Ann (Mrs. Lewis J.) Campana, both of Champion; sister, Connie Garrad of Columbus; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Linamen Sr. and Rissa (Mrs. John Albert) Munkres. Funeral services for Ronald will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Milton Baptist Temple, where the family will greet and receive friends from noon until the time of service. Officiating will be Pastor Lowell Haggerty. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. The family requests material contributions take the form of tributes to Lake Milton Baptist Temple, in memory of Ronald B. Linamen, c/o 415 South Pricetown Road, Lake Milton, Ohio 44429. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road N.E., Warren, Ohio 44483. _________________________________________________________________ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_AE_Access_022009

Hello, How are you? I don't know if you remember me - we had a Raifsnyder connection, I believe.  I am living down in southern Maryland for another 10 months or so with my husband who is working for DOD. I am still doing hit-n-miss geneaology. Heading for Ireland for a couple of weeks this summer - my husband is related to John Burkeof Tipperary - I am going to make a button up for him that says just that - last time I looked, there were something like 15,000 (slight exaggeration) John Burke's in Tipperary/Cork area.  Best regards - joanne malene -----Original Message----- From: Jim Walton <j051030@hotmail.com> To: paclario@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 5:55 pm Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituary Ronald Linamen dapted from The Tribune-Chronicle Warren, OH February 20, 2009 arren, OH - RONALD BOYD LINAMEN, 72, entered peacefully into the arms of the ord at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Forum Health Trumbull emorial Hospital with his family at his side, following a lengthy illness. onald was born the son of the late Ronald Linamen Sr. and Rissa C. Fox Linamen n June 4, 1936, in West Freedom, PA and had resided in the Warren area the past 0 years. He attended Akron University and the Moody Bible Institute and was a ember of Lake Milton Baptist Temple. Ronald was employed as a general manager ith General Motors Distribution Center, Terex Corp. and was honorably ischarged from the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a Portage County sheriff's eputy for man y years and enjoyed fishing, music, watching the Pittsburgh teelers and was an avid golfer. On November 1, 1954, Ronald was united into arriage with the former Marcella D. Kayafas and had enjoyed 55 loving years ogether. Memories of Ronald will be remembered and lovingly cherished by his amily, wife, Marcella; sons, Mark Boyd Linamen (Vivian Dawn) of Garrettsville nd Nicholas “Nick” Linamen (Sharon L.) of Columbus; daughters, Monica Marie Mrs. Gary Edward) Morrall and Melissa Ann (Mrs. Lewis J.) Campana, both of hampion; sister, Connie Garrad of Columbus; eight grandchildren; and eight reat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Linamen Sr. nd Rissa (Mrs. John Albert) Munkres. Funeral services for Ronald will be 1 p.m. aturday at Lake Milton Baptist Temple, where the family will greet and receive riends from noon until the time of service. Officiating will be Pastor Lowell aggerty. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. The family requests aterial contributions take the form of tributes to Lake Milton Baptist Temple, n memory of Ronald B. Linamen, c/o 415 South Pricetown Road, Lake Milton, Ohio 4429. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski uneral Home, 962 North Road N.E., Warren, Ohio 44483. ________________________________________________________________ ccess your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. ttp://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_AE_Access_022009 ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list , please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

The Derrick, February 23, 2009: Eleanor Dufford Sechler Gary, Conneaut, Ohio, a Clintonville native James A. Ketner, 17449 Route 68, Sligo Georgia A. Niederriter, Marble Cecelia E. Sandok, 310 11th St., Franklin Toni N. Schreckengost, New Bethlehem Ruth Lynn Vereb, School Street, Bruin Eleanor Dufford Sechler Gary, 95, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Inn Conneaut Health Center, Parish Road, Conneaut, Ohio. Born Aug. 15, 1913, in Clintonville, she was a daughter of John Albert Dufford and Ruth Riddle Dufford Marsteller. She was a graduate of Clintonville High School and of a two-year secretarial course at Grove City College, Grove City, which she completed in 1933. After college, she worked at Polk State School in Polk as a secretary for six years. She moved to Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1949, and married Forrest C. Gary in 1965, moving to Florida in 1974. She moved to Conneaut, Ohio, from Florida in 1988. While living in Ashtabula, she was a long-time member of First Covenant Church and worked for more than 14 years for Union Carbide Corp. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Conneaut, Ohio, OES Rose Chapter, and several civic clubs in Conneaut. She was also a volunteer in the gift shop at Brown Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a step-brother, Ivan Marsteller and family; and a step-sister-in-law, Amelia Marsteller; two daughters, Donna (William) Wiser of Conneaut, Ohio, and Shirley Rice of Shippensburg; three grandchildren, Vickie Yendriga, William Wiser Jr., and Christine Gallagher; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha and Megan Yendriga, Jordan Wiser and Delaney Gallagher. She is also survived by two step-daughters, Mary (Dean) Hommes and Katherine (Howard) House; five step-grandchildren; and other great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a step-brother, Emmett Marsteller; and a step-sister, Janet Marsteller. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jonathan Singer, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Conneaut, Ohio, officiating. Interment will follow at the McKee Cemetery, Clintonville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church, 370 State St., Conneaut, Ohio, 44030. Online condolences may be made at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. James A. Ketner, 80, of 17449 Route 68, Sligo, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 28, 1928, in Monroe Township, he was a son of Harry E. and Helen Coleman Ketner. Mr. Ketner was a Monroe Township supervisor for 43 years, having served from 1960 to 2003 as road master and secretary-treasurer. He also served as chairman of the Clarion County Housing Authority for 37 years. Mr. Ketner also operated a small family farm that had been in the Ketner family for more than 100 years. He was a member of Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church, near Reidsburg, where he was the administrative council chairman from 1981 to 2002. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. He was married March 22, 1958, to the former Lois Jean Heller, who preceded him in death June 8, 2004. He is survived by a son and his wife, Steve and Charla Ketner of Sligo; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel and Rebekah; a brother, Harry E. Ketner Jr. of Warren, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Richard Gourley and his fiancée, Stephanie Heeter, of Sligo; a sister-in-law, Margy Krenitsky and husband, Ron, of Butler; a niece, Cheryl Baxter of Kinsman, Ohio; and a nephew, Harry E. Ketner III of Warren, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Jerry and Clara Belloit, former pastors, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park, near Strattanville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church, the Clarion-Forest VNA or a charity of one's choice. Georgia A. Niederriter, 88, of Marble passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2009, at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born July 15, 1921, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of Frank J. and Bertha Eisenman Hartle. She graduated from Shippenville High School and attended Spencer School of Nursing in Meadville. She was employed at the Purinton Pottery in Shippenville, the former Gabreski Convalescent Home in Clarion, and in the maternity ward of the old Clarion Hospital. Georgia was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. She was married on Oct. 30, 1946, by Monsignor Theobald to Bob Niederriter,who preceded her in death Nov. 24, 1987. Mrs. Niederriter is survived by two children, Patricia Bauer and husband, John, of Lucinda, and Christopher Niederriter of Shippenville; a sister, Hilda Crusan of Golden Living Center in Shippenville; and three sisters-in-law, Sally Niederriter of Orlando, Fla., Ethel Zacherl of New Port Ritchey, Fla., and Emma Lou Selker and her husband, Albert, of Clarion. Mrs. Niederriter was the youngest of 13 children. The Hartle family in birth order are: Margaret Baker, Harry (Dewey) Hartle, Chloetilda Weaver, Raymond Hartle, Walter (Jack) Hartle, Irvin (Pat) Hartle, Theodore (Sam) Hartle, Ambrose Hartle, Louise Uhl, Hilda Crusan, Cletus (Bialer) Hartle, Henretta Ochs, and Georgia Niederriter. All her siblings preceded her in death except Hilda Crusan. According to her request, there will be no public viewing. A memorial Mass is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Michael Church, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to either the Clarion-Forest VNA, P.O. Box 04, Knox, 16232, or Clarion PAWS, P.O. Box 804, Clarion, 16214. Faller Funeral Home of Fryburg is in charge of arrangements. Cecelia E. Sandok, 91, of 310 11th St., Franklin, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at her residence. Born Nov. 10, 1917, in Westmoreland County, she was a daughter of Elmer Sphon and Minnie Welch Sphon. She was raised by her uncle and aunt, Harry and Stella Jackson. Mrs. Sandok did typing and clerical work for Allegheny County before she retired. She was a member of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. She was married May 3, 1940, to Paul Sandok, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son and his wife, James H. and Judith Sandok of Franklin; three grandchildren, Megan Ann Yeager and her husband, Adam, of Franklin, Elissa Ann Sandok of Franklin and Kelly Ann Sandok of Franklin, a student at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown; one great-grandson, Ryan James Sandok; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Albert Sphon, Elmer Sphon, Henry Sphon and Nicholas Sphon; and four sisters, Isabele Monnich, Madeine Quissner, Ethel Tisch and Valetta Marenz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Marc de Jeu of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Pittsburgh. The family suggests memorials be made to the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Ruth Lynn Vereb, 70, of School Street, Bruin, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Friday evening at her home following a lengthy illness. Born June 8, 1938, in Homestead, Allegheny County, she was the only child of J. Kenneth Thomson and Marie Helen Horey Thomson. Mrs. Vereb was a 1956 graduate of Munhall High School and then earned a bachelor's of science degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master's of education at Clarion University. She taught elementary education in the Karns City School District for 25 years, retiring in 2001. Mrs. Vereb was a member of the Bruin United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Parker City Chapter No. 60. Surviving are two sons, M. James Vereb and wife, Peggy, of Joshua, Texas, and Matthew D. Vereb and wife, Penny, of Rimersburg; and two daughters, M. Christine Stroup and husband, Christopher V., of Valencia, and Susan L. Vargo and husband, Matthew A., of Chattanooga, Tenn. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Kara Stroup of Valencia, Allison Vargo, Samantha Vargo and Jessica Vargo, all of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Noah and Truman Vereb, both of Rimersburg; an aunt considered a sister, LaVerne Sullivan of Munhall; and her loving yellow Lab companion, Cassie. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter; Lindsay Marie Stroup on May 26, 1986. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia and from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Bruin United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the church with her pastor, the Rev. Wade R. Berkey, officiating. Private interment will be in Hillview Cemetery, Kepples Corners. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Bruin United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 115, Bruin, 16022 or to the Bruin Elementary School Library, 139 School Street, Box B, Bruin, 16022. Online condolences can be sent at www.hillisfuneralhome.com. Toni N. Schreckengost, 31, of New Bethlehem, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 22, 2009, at her residence. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date in The Derrick.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: val714 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4029.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Well, I guess this complicates things. No one in the family can remember anything about anyone named James but I'll look into the possibility. Do you happen to have that cemetery listing or do you know where I can obtain a copy? I'd love to see it. I'm going to see if there isn't somewhere I can send for a marriage license or some other info. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: delp Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4032.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is nothing more to the obit than what I typed. I did not keep a copy of it. Linda 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philip4_9 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4032.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am of the Brosius Reitz Plyer families of Northumberland and Jefferson Cos. PA. I have many intermarriages with Delp with these lines and have two Catherine Delps. My direct connection to Delp line is my grandmother Leta Plyler, Elizabeth Ellen Reitz m Franklin James Plyler, Catherine Brosius m Peter R Reitz, Leah Delp b 1803 married Peter Brosius, Leah's parents George and Elizabeth Moyer Delp...... I have Katrina Delp b 1799 and Michael Brosious as another link via Brosius line. These families intermarried a few times to link me via Plyler and Brosius and Reitz. I am not sure which Catherine this is in the obit and why I am asking for a copy so I can check other relatives. My tree is Sholes Swarts Oberholser Wenger Tree on roots and ancestry if you wish to check it. Connie 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Delp Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4032.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you been able to connect her to anyone? Thanks, Linda 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philip4_9 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4032.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in this obit of Catherine Delp. thanks philip4@comcast.net 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargaretSchroeder Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4029.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Charles W. Cribbs married to Mary Elizabeth James born April 1849, died 1923, Porter Twp. New Bethlehem (Clarion Co.) PA. I have no parents listed for her. I got my source from the Porter Twp. New Bethlehem Cemetery Records. Peg "FOX" Schroeder 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: val714 Surnames: Cribbs, Mohney, McMillan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4029.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ok, I'm replying to my own post, because I think Mary Elizabeth must NOT have been a McMillan. I keep finding other family trees where the wife of Charles W. Cribbs is Mary Elizabeth Mohney, which makes sense because his brother John L. married a Susannah Christina Mohney and I know they lived next door to each other at least for some time. Charles' grandson, my father-in-law gave me the info of the name McMillan, and he's passed away. Maybe he made a mistake or was thinking of another grandparent. He was getting up there in age by the time I got this info from him, so it's possible. Anyway, if anyone has any info to confirm any of this, I'd be grateful. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Woods, Fowkes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4035/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Martha Woods died at her home on Cottage Hill on Wednesday, April 28, at the age of 41 years. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fowkes, of Leatherwood, husband, two children a brother and two sisters. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Leatherwood cemetery. New Bethlehem Vindicator April 29, 1904 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Sample Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4034/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The death of Robert Sample took place at his home in Leatherwood settlement, on Jan 7, 1902 at the age of 83 years. The deceased was a man who was well thought of by all who knew him. The funeral will take palce to-day (Friday) at ten o'clock, from the Leatherwood Presbyterian church. Rev. James will preach the funeral sermon. New Bethlehem Vindicator, January 10, 1902 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: White, Riggs, Buzard, Smith, Henry, Polliard, Beck Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4033/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is again our sad duty to note the death of another aged and respected citizen of this community. On Saturday evening last, Dec. 4, 1897, James White of South Bethlehem, was called to the great beyond. The summons came unannounced, and carried him off before friends could be summoned or a physician called. He had been attending to his duties as usual on Saturday, Dec. 4, and retired at about eight o'clock. In a very short time he complained of a severe pain in the arm, and arose and went down into the kitchen, accompanied by Mrs. White, who bathed his arm with liniment. He soon said the pain was leaving and they both again retired to their room, but the pain getting worse, they returned to the kitchen, where he died in his chair a few minutes later while his wife was bathing his arm. His last words were, "I am getting worse," when he dropped over against his wife, a corpse. The physician called in pronounced death from apoplexy. Mr. White was born in Porter township, Clarion county, on October 16th, 1827, and was consequently 70 years, 2 month and 18 days old. His first wife, whose maiden name was Matilda Smith, died in 1865. By his first wife he had six children. Margaret, now Mrs. Scott Riggs, resides at Richardsville; Robert M. lives near this place; Nancy Jane, now Mrs. Buzard, lives at Chicago Junction, O.; Joseph M. lives at Osage, Kan.; Mary, now Mrs. Howard Henry, lives at Leatherwood; Matilda, now Mrs. Ezra Polliard, lives near Squirrel Hill. To his second wife, who is left to mourn his loss, he had two children, Lizzie, now Mrs. Daniel Beck, of Dayton, Pa., and Addison, who lives on the old farm near this place. Mr. White was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for many years, formerly a member of the Leatherwood organization, but for the past twelve years a member of the New Bethlehem organization. His funeral took place on the 8th inst, the services being held in the Presbyterian church at Leatherwood, Rev. J. C. Dible conducting the services. A large number of people viewed the remains as they lay in a costly casket at his home in South Bethlehem. Chas. W. Kah had charge of the remains. The deceased was a well-to-do, honest and respected citizen. By incessant toil and frugality as a farmer and lumberman, he amassed considerable property, a part of which he has very liberally distributed among his children, giving each daughter $2,000 in cash and each son a good farm. His industrious and frugal life gives a lesson well worth contemplation. As a neighbor he was kind, obliging and ever ready to extend a helping hand. New Bethlehem Vindicator December 10, 1897 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Delp Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4032/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Delp, quite an old citizen of Toby township, took place at Squirrel Hill on Sabbath last. New Bethlehem Vindicator, October 23, 1896 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, February 21, 2009: Dorothy E. Baker, Franklin Ralph David Bertram, East Brady Barbara Ann Brown VanDyke Griffin, formerly of Oil City Chester O. Hartle, Fairview, Butler County Sherrie Jackson Lecuyer, Clarington Jeanne C. Lynch, 4 Glenwood Drive, Oil City Charlene McWilliams, Tionesta Viola M. Waugaman, The Caring Place, Franklin, formerly of 674 Grant St., Franklin Shirley J. Weaver, Knox Dorothy E. Baker, 87, a well-known, lifelong resident of Franklin, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2009, at Sugar Creek Station following an extended illness. Born Feb. 6, 1922, in Franklin, she was a beloved daughter of the late James and Pearl Furey Shull. She was married Feb. 9, 1942, to Wayne L. Baker, who preceded her in death April 18, 2003. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Baker worked for a number of years as a cashier at the former A&P grocery atore in Franklin. She will best be remembered though in helping her husband, Wayne, with the day-to-day operations of their business, Wayne's Meat Market, formerly located on Liberty Street in Franklin. Mrs. Baker enjoyed shopping, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family, most especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Baker is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. O'Polka and her husband, Michael, of Franklin, and Beverly J. Orseno and her husband, Paul, of Franklin; and seven grandchildren, Michael O'Polka of Franklin, James O'Polka and his wife, Stefanie, of Monkton, Md., Natalie Roe and her husband, David, of Santa Clarita, Calif., Matthew Orseno and his wife, Kimberly, of Tarentum, Bradley Orseno of Columbus, Ohio, Stephanie Biewend and her husband, Jean-Marc, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Douglas Orseno of Cheswick. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Michael J. O'Polka II, Owen O'Polka, Carter O'Polka, Spencer O'Polka, Theodore Biewend, Seth Biewend, Clayton Roe, Jacob Orseno and Jillian Orseno; two sisters, Carla Haney of Franklin and Phyllis Lepley and her husband, William, of Franklin; three brothers, Herbert Shull and his wife, Lucy, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Richard Shull and his wife, Mary, of Oil City, and Homer Shull of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Marie Shull of Delaware. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Shull, James Shull, Alfred Shull and Elson Shull; and four sisters, Charlotte Chapin, Ella Cotterman, Betty Shoffstall and Mildred Kugler. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, Venango County VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin; or The Altzheimer's Association. Ralph David Bertram, 75, of East Brady, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at his home. Born July 1, 1933, in Greenville, he was the son of Ralph H. and Delma F. Myers Bertram. Mr. Bertram was married in 1961 to the former Ethel F. Fuller, who survives. He was a 1951 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and a 1955 graduate of Edinboro State College. Mr. Bertram worked for 30 years as an art teacher at the East Brady Elementary and High School. He was a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in East Brady, where he taught Bible studies. Mr. Bertram enjoyed Bible study, woodworking and sharing time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bertram is survived by two daughters, Janet Saitherwaite of Indianapolis, Ind., and Sally Saunders and her husband, Thomas, of Tucson, Ariz.; a son, Scott Bertram and his wife, Danielle, of Connoquenessing; a brother, Donald Bertram of Jacksonville, Fla.; and eight grandchildren, Josh Saitherwaite, Erika Saitherwaite, Andrew Saitherwaite, Ben Saitherwaite, Jake Saunders, Zach Saunders, Skye Bertram and Natalya Bertram. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St., Easy Brady. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in East Brady with the Rev. Peter Sears, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Crossingville. Memorial contributions may be sent to East Brady Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, 16028; or East Brady Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 129, East Brady, 16028. Barbara Ann Brown VanDyke Griffin, 82, of O'Hara Township, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 2, 1926, in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Frank Brown and Josephine Jessup. Mrs. Griffin was a resident of O'Hara Township for the past three years. Prior to that, she lived in Tequesta, Fla., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Meadville and Oil City. She was a social worker who worked for Family and Children's Services, specializing in adoption services. Mrs. Griffin enjoyed golf, gardening and reading. She was a former member of First United Presbyterian Church in Oil City. Mrs. Griffin is survived by a daughter, Patricia VanDyke of La Canada Flintridge, Calif.; a son, Mark W. VanDyke of Erie; five grandchildren, Bryan, Emily, Dylan, Sarah and Samuel; and a brother, James W. Brown of Midland, Texas. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by two husbands, James W. VanDyke and Donald E. "Jake" Griffin; and a sister, Frances Brown. Funeral arrangements were private. The family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Casa De Las Amigas, 160 N. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, Calif., 91101. Arrangements are being handled by the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory in Blawnox. Chester O. Hartle, 73, of Fairview, Butler County, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, following a short illness. Born Jan. 9, 1936, in Sligo, he was a son of the late Charles and Emily Ruth Guntrum Hartle. Mr. Hartle graduated from Sligo High School in 1954. He played forward on the the school's basketball team, and in 1954 the team finished with an 18-5 record and won the state championship. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1953-1961. Mr. Hartle was first employed by Bracken Construction Co. of Sligo and then retired in 1998 from Witco Corp. in Petrolia after 38 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved hunting out west and fishing in New York state for trout. Other pastimes included bingo, watching Penguins hockey, Steelers football, dirt track racing, NASCAR racing, yard work, lottery tickets and sharing coffee with friends. He married the former Kathryn Ann Hoover on April 3, 1959, in Sligo, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hartle is survived by one son, James Michael Hartle of Fairview; one daughter, Amy Sue Manuel and her husband, Michael L., of West Sunbury; two grandchildren, Brooke Arin Manuel and Adam Michael Manuel of West Sunbury; one brother, Harold (Hod) Hartle and his wife, Maxine, of Sligo; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Levi Hartle; and three sisters, Nora Belle McCamat, Helen McCleary and Shirley Stewart. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department, Petrolia, 16050; or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent at Hillisfuneralhome.com Sherrie Jackson Lecuyer, 53, of Clarington, formerly of Plum, turned her soul to the Lord our Savior on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Mrs. Lecuyer enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. She worked as a licensed practical nurse on session at the Presbyterian Church of Sigel. Mrs. Lecuyer was the proprietor of Clarington Antiques. She was also the manager of Meals on Wheels in East Liberty. Mrs. Lecuyer worked for Consol Coal Co. Renton Mine for six years. She enjoyed horses and trial riding. Mrs. Lecuyer is survived by her husband, Jack "Tim" Lecuyer; a stepdaughter, Sarah Rose Weaver and her husband, Rob; a sister, Judi Jackson and her husband, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Jackson and Helen Garlow Jackson; and a sister, Lorraine Gibson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Soxman Funeral Homes Ltd., 7450 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, 15235. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Plum Creek Cemetery. Donations can be made to Clarington Methodist Church or the Presbyterian Church of Sigel. Jeanne C. Lynch, 85, of 4 Glenwood Drive, Oil City, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie. Born Jan. 31, 1924, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late John F. Caffrey and Josephine Crahan Caffrey She was married March 29, 1949, to Edward V. "Ted" Lynch, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1994. Mrs. Lynch graduated from Oil City High School and Welch's Business College. She had worked for the Oil City Trust Co. before retiring to raise her family. Mrs. Lynch was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City and had been a member of the parish council. She had also belonged to the Rosary Society of the church and the former Catholic Daughters of America. In her spare time, Mrs. Lynch enjoyed playing bridge, was an avid reader and enjoyed cross stitch. She was also a member of the Belles Lettres Club and the YWCA. Mrs. Lynch is survived by three children, Patrick J. Lynch and his wife, Christine, of Alpharetta, Ga., Thomas E. Lynch and his wife, Suzanne, of Andover, Mass., and Kathy Lynch of Oil City; four grandchildren, Matthew E. Lynch, Emily G. Lynch, Timothy E. Lynch and Sarah M. Lynch; a sister, Helen Donze of Oil City; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Caffrey of Oil City and Beatrice Caffrey of Gladwin, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by a son, William Kevin Lynch; a sister, Irene Caffrey; and four brothers, William Caffrey, John Caffrey, James Caffrey and infant Robert Caffrey. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, St. Stephen pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Memorials may be made to St. Stephen School, Venango Catholic High School, the Venango County Humane Society or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Charlene G. McWilliams, 84, of Tionesta, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Titusville. Born June 4, 1924, in Harrisonburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Gaither. Mrs. McWilliams was married to John C. McWilliams, who preceded her in death in 1997. She worked as a cook at the Knotty Pine Restaurant and for the Taylor Lodge, both of Tionesta. She was also previously employed by Evenflo Crator Manufacturing of Tionesta. Mrs. McWilliams is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McWilliams was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home in Tionesta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Randy L. Evans, Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Burial will be at Wolfs Corners Cemetery, Washington Township, Clarion County. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Viola M. Waugaman, 94, a former resident of 674 Grant St., Franklin, most recently of The Caring Place, died peacefully at 7:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following a period of declining health. Born April 18, 1914, in Cowanville, Armstrong County, she was a beloved daughter of the late Lee A. and Mary Ritzert Vasbinder. She was married Sept. 12, 1934, in Indiana, Pa., to Harvey M. "Mort" Waugaman, who preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1985. Prior to her husband 's death, the couple celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary in 1984. Mrs. Waugaman attended Kittaning area schools and graduated from Kittaning Area High School. For many years, before retiring in 1974, she was employed as a kitchen worker at Polk Center. Mrs. Waugaman was a member of First Baptist Church in Franklin and was a member of the Royal Bible Class of the church. Mrs. Waugaman is survived by two sons, James H. Waugaman and his wife, Phyllis, of Woodstock, Ga., and Daniel L. Waugaman and his wife, Linda, of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Jill Leonard and her husband, Dick of Atlanta, Ga., Matthew Waugaman of Atlanta, Ga., Daniel L. Waugaman Jr. and his fiancee, Brynn, of Erie, and Brian J. Waugaman and his wife, Lisa, of Waterford. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Leslie Leonard and Melissa Leonard, both of Marietta, Ga., and Jacob Waugaman and Riley Waugaman, both of Erie; and a great-great-granddaughter, Jaiden Leonard of Marietta, Ga. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Waugaman was preceded in death by a son, John B. Waugaman on Oct. 4, 1979; and a great-grandson, Grant Leonard. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with pastor Linda Deeter, chaplain of The Caring Place in Franklin, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church, 1041 Liberty St., Franklin or the American Diabetes Association. Shirley J. Weaver, 69, of Knox, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 19, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh following a sudden illness. Born Oct. 10, 1939, in Knox, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Grove Best. She married Ronald G. Weaver on July 27, 1957, and he preceded her in death Aug. 20, 1990. Mrs. Weaver graduated from Keystone High School in 1957. She worked for more than 35 years at Industrial Colloids in Emlenton, now known as Fuchs Lubricants. She owned and operated Nooks 'N Crannies and enjoyed antiques and yard sales. Survivors include two sons, Dale Weaver and his wife, Val, of Conneautville, and Dean Weaver and his wife, Kelly, of Knox; four grandchildren, Lacey, Ciara, Nicholas and Sydney; and two sisters, Lois Smith and her husband, Emory, of Emlenton, and Carol Sutton of Knox. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Starr Cemetery in Ashland Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Charitable Deeds and Services, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, 16232. Online condolences may be sent to Shirley's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com