The Derrick, February 20, 2009: David Charles Baer, Franklin Richard Frederick Fleischmann, Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City Donald R. Lillard, 522 West Third St., Oil City Donna L. Walizer, Golden Living Center, Oil City Shirley J. Weaver, Knox Wayne L. Buck Hilyer, Marienville Linda Reymore memorial set David Charles Baer, 63, of Franklin, went to God on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born Jan. 1, 1946, in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of Charles and Martha Baer, of Frederick, Md., formerly of Ellwood City. Mr. Baer was a graduate of Penn State University where he was a member of the Acacia fraternity, later earning his master's degree from Duquesne University. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for 35 years where he was known across the state for his training excellence. Mr. Baer's work brought him across Pennsylvania frequently where he was requested to speak at key conferences and assemblies. His professional dedication, excellence and expertise are widely known across the state's staff development organization. Mr. Baer's varied interests included PC construction, HAM radio operation (N3HIX) and kayaking. His long time love for motorcycles was stranger to no one, an interest he shared with his sons. Mr. Baer enjoyed a large network of family and friends who he stayed in close touch with. His kind, patient and personable manner will be greatly missed. Mr. Baer was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin.. In addition to his parents, Mr. Baer is survived by his wife, Lynne A. Baer of Franklin; three sons, Charles and his wife, Carol, of San Francisco, Calif., Alex of Philadelphia and Christopher of Pittsburgh; two step-daughters, Gretchen Krellner and her husband, James, and Heather Krawick and her husband, Bryan, all of Franklin; a grandson, Benjamin Krellner; a brother, James Baer, and his wife, Carolynn, of Fairfax Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Vivian Tatters of East Brady. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, with the Rev. David Janz, officiating. Interment will be in the Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, 16323. Arrangements are in charge of Huff Chapel Inc. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com Richard Frederick Fleischmann, 81, of 707 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Md. Born July 4, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Harry Frederick Fleischmann and Charlena Reynolds Fleischmann. He was married in 1949, in Oil City, to the former Dolores Elaine Miller, who preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2003. Mr. Fleischmann was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. After returning from the war, Mr. Fleischmann had worked as a printer for The Derrick in Oil City, and later was employed as a printer for the Government Printing Office in Washington D.C., retiring in 1988. While living in Oil City, Mr. Fleischmann was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church. He loved to golf and also enjoyed baseball. Mr. Fleischmann is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Fleischmann and his wife, Deborah Jean, of Ellicott City, Md.; a daughter, Diane M. Fenby and her husband, John R. Jr., of Leslie, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Kyle Fleischmann, Rachel Fleischmann, Andrew Fleischmann, Kelsey Fenby, Phillip Fenby, Troy Fenby, and Michelle Volker; and five great-grandchildren, Morgan Volker, Brandon Volker, Keagan Fenby, Tristan Fenby and Carly Fenby. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, presiding. Interment with full military honors accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Garden. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Donald R. Lillard, 81, of 522 W Third St, Oil City, died at 2:40 a.m Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at The Caring Place in Franklin, as a result of a fall on the ice on Christmas Eve. Born July 13, 1927, in Warren, he was a son of the late Edward and Florence Raines Lillard. He was married Aug. 19, 1950, in St. Stephen Church, to the former Patricia Leicht, who survives. He graduated from Cranberry High School and was an employee of Pennzoil for over 40 years until his retirement. Mr. Lillard was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Eagles Club where he was known as "Pops" to his friends. Mr. Lillard enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren, playing cards, hunting, fishing and camping at Kibbe's Island. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lillard is survived by five children, Diana of Warren, Daniel and his wife, Sheri, of Lake Stevens Wash., Christine of Oil City, Gregg and his wife, Janet, of Oil City, and David and his wife, Janice, of Seneca; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Leicht of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everett. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St Stephen Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Stephen Second Century Fund or a charity of one's choice. Donna L. Walizer, 69, of Golden Living Center in Oil City, passed away at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, after an extended illness. Born Aug. 16, 1939, in Damariscotta, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lane and Adelade Lane. She was married Nov. 25, 1964, to Don Walizer, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1998. Mrs. Walizer graduated from Lincoln High School in Maine. She was employed as a secretary at the state health center in Seneca. Mrs. Walizer was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was a member of Polk Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bingo, making cakes and traveling, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walizer is survived by four children, Darryl Walizer of Ohio, Darrin Walizer and his wife, Jeanette, of Las Vegas, Nev., Dawn Stryffeler and her husband, Dave, of Franklin, and Debbie Stoops and her husband, Michael, of Slippery Rock; two brothers, Erlyn Lane and Dennis Lane, both of New Harbor, Maine; and four grandchildren, Zach and Gracie Stryffeler, both of Franklin, and Taylor and Brielle Stoops, both of Slippery Rock. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Walizer was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Lane and Lee Elliott. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. A private family funeral service will take place at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial be sent to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601; or Polk Presbyterian Church, 729 Main St, Polk, 16342. Friends and family can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Shirley J. Weaver, 69, of Knox, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 19, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh following a sudden illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Obituary - Wayne L. Buck Hilyer There will be no visitation or funeral services for Wayne L. "Buck" Hilyer, who died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his home outside of Marienville. Burial for Mr. Hilyer will be at the convenience of the family. He was the son of Leonde Wayne and Clara E. Walker Hilyer. He is survived by his wife, Laurice; a son, Leroy Wayne; and a daughter, Laurie Marie. The Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville is in charge of the arrangements. Linda Reymore memorial set A memorial service for Linda Lee Reymore, who died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Free Methodist Church on Buffalo Street in Franklin. Ms. Reymore, who lived at 206 11th St. in Franklin, died at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Food will be provided at the memorial service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarshaJAllen Surnames: Rupert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/3380.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William RUPERT 1750-1831 is my 3rd great-grandfather. I descend through Mary Ann 1784-1852 who married Frederick BLACK. I have been trying to find every source I can for William and wife Magdalena. I have his Will and land purchases in Venango Co and 1800 and 1820 censuses, and all the land distribution in Columbiana County, OH after his death. I am interested in sharing what I know, as I know you will also. Please contact me. Marsha Allen allenfam66@yahoo.com Arizona 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 19, 2009: Betty Rae Clouse Bailey, Easton, Md., formerly of Oil City Barbara E. Booher, 25 Lake St., Stoneboro Richard Andrew Bryan, Oil City Richard F. Fleischmann, Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City Wayne L. "Buck" Hilyer, Marienville area Nora J. Magrini, Plum John "Jack" Mansfield, formerly of Oil City Gary L. Parks, Knox Shirley Schilling Sanders, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Franklin Betty Rae Clouse Bailey, 87, of Easton, Md., formerly of Oil City, passed away Feb. 16, 2009. Born July 8, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Jerome L. and Helene Virginia Boehler Clouse. She was married Nov. 17, 1945, in Oil City, to Marshall Roydon Bailey, who survives. After graduating from Oil City High School in 1939, she attended the Commercial Business College in Franklin for two years. During World War II, she served in the U.S. Navy. Mrs. Bailey worked as a banking secretary at BB & T Trust in Easton, Md. She also worked at Washington Township High School as a secretary. A resident of Talbot County, Md., since 1975, Betty was a member of all Faith Chapel in Tunis Mills, a docent for the Talbot County Historical Society, former vice president of the Talbot County Women's Club, a member of the Choptank American Antique Arts Association, the Woman's Club of St. Michaels and served as a St. Mary's Square docent. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bailey is survived by two children, Deborah Bailey Spinazzola and her husband, Michael, of New Castle, Del., and Marshall "Jay" Bailey and his wife, Jacky, of Sewell, N.J.; and four grandchildren, Brandice C. Heckert and her husband, Jeff, Brittany N. Patterson, Jay Scott Bailey and his wife, Stephanie, and James Bailey. A celebration of life service will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Canterbury Mews Club House, Sewell, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, "Honor Circle Activities," 524 Northwest Blvd., Vineland, N.J., 08360. McGuinness Funeral Home of 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, N.J., 08096, is in charge of the arrangements. Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com Barbara E. Booher, 65, of 25 Lake St., Stoneboro, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2009, at home of natural causes. Born April 3, 1943, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. and V. Jean Mook Barnes. She was married Aug. 15, 1963, to Eustace N. "Sonny" Booher Jr., who preceded her in death Sept. 3, 1999. Mrs. Booher was a 1961 graduate of Franklin High School. For more than 10 years she worked in the Security Department of Allegheny College of Meadville. Mrs. Booher also worked in the deli at McKean's Shurfine of Sandy Lake. Also, along with her husband, she operated a family farm at Booher's Corners for many years. Most of all she was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Booher was of the Methodist faith and in earlier years sang in the church choir. She loved to play bingo and was an avid Steelers fan. She had a talent for decorating and enjoyed creating new things. She enjoyed going fishing. Mrs. Booher enjoyed visiting with her friends at Lakeview Manor and served as secretary of its tenants' association. Mrs. Booher is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Reiser and her husband, Paul L., of Stoneboro; three sons, Christopher N. Booher and his wife, Deanna, of Mercer, Robert V. Booher of Sandy Lake, and Shawn J. Booher of Seminole. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild to be born in July; a sister, Suzanne Hores and her husband, Edward, of West Chester, Ohio; and a brother, William J. Barnes and his wife, Nancy, of Franklin. In addition to her parents and wife, Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Barnes. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Terry L. Greenlee, pastor of Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment and a committal service will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage, 16148. Richard Andrew Bryan, 81, of Oil City, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born July 23, 1927, in Oil City, he was a son of Truxel E. and Austa J. Lyons Bryan. Mr. Bryan was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He also had worked at Grove Hill Cemetery. Surviving is a daughter, Susie, of the Netherlands; one brother, James Bryan, of Slippery Rock; one sister, Shirley Summers of Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Gary Bryan, and one sister, Eldene Bryan. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grove Hill Cemetery. Interment will also be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to the Salvation Army. Richard F. Fleischmann, 81, of Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2009, at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Md. The Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Wayne L. "Buck" Hilyer died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his home outside of Marienville. He was the son of Leonde Wayne and Clara E. Walker Hilyer. He is survived by his wife, Laurice; a son, Leroy Wayne; and a daughter, Laurie Marie. The Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville is in charge of arrangements, and a complete obituary will be published Friday. Nora J. Magrini, 93, of Plum, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. She was the wife of the late Osvaldo Magrini. Mrs. Magrini is survived by five children, Marlene Magrini, Anita Magrini, Joseph Magrini and his wife, Barbara, Jean Scopel and her husband, Edward, and Mark Magrini and his wife, Michele; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Angeline Scalzott, Ida Campbell and Alice Coleman. Mrs. Magrini was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Troyan. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Maurice L. Knee Funeral Home, 7663 Saltsburg Road, Plum. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the James Connection c/o Holiday Park Church of Christ, 1510 Abers Creek Road, Plum, 15239. John "Jack" Mansfield, 85, formerly of Oil City, passed on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Redmond, Ore. following an illness. Born Oct. 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Marshall H. and Helen End Mansfield. Mr. Mansfield was a graduate from Oil City High School Class of 1942. During his junior and senior year, he worked part-time as a butcher for the North Side A&P store. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 during World War II. He served on the USS Manley, USS Portland and the USS Sheridan APA51. After proudly serving his country, Mr. Mansfield worked as a butcher for many years. Then he worked as a car salesman, giving a unique gift of a wooden nickel with the caption "Hi neighbor" to all of his customers. Mr. Mansfield is survived by his wife, Marie of Redmond, Ore.; a step-daughter, Jeanne of Redmond, Ore.; a step-son, Bill of Redmond, Ore.; four children from previous marriages; and four sisters and five brothers, all raised at 12 Hone Ave., Oil City. Gary L. Parks, 63, of Knox, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his residence. Born Jan. 26, 1946, in Eau Claire, he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline Stocker Parks. He was married Dec. 31, 1968, to the former Mona Kriebel, who survives. Mr. Parks was a retired bus driver, having worked for Country Trails Bus Tours in Clarion and Campbell Bus Company in Slippery Rock. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era. Mr. Parks enjoyed biking, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Parks is also survived by two children, Marcie Parks and Kevin Parks and his wife, Amy, of Knox; two grandchildren, Austin Parks and Tyler Parks, both of Knox; a sister, Lulabelle Emery of New Castle; two brothers, Harold Parks of Slippery Rock and Bob Parks of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Parks was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Parks; and three brothers, Ralph Parks, John Parks and Jim Parks. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, of Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Perryville Cemetery. Shirley Schilling Sanders, 86, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. Mrs. Sanders was married to Edward King Sanders, and he preceded her in death in 1963 in Franklin. She was a graduate of MacMurray College in Illinois. She had lived in Sarasota since 1966 and worked in real estate for many years, selling some of the first condominiums on Longboat and Lido Keys with I.Z. Mann and later Arvida Corp. Mrs. Sanders is survived by a son, Lee Sanders of Prescott, Ariz.; a daughter, Libby Sanders Sloan of Paris, France; two granddaughters, Brooke Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas, and Julia Sloan D'Silva of New York City; a grandson, Christophe Sloan of New York City; and a great-granddaughter, Mia Sloan of New York City.

The Derrick, February 18, 2009: Ruth E. Bish, 853 Creek Road, New Bethlehem James Charles Edwards, Tionesta Vera Marie Fink, Hopewell Gary L. Parks, Knox Marilouise F. Williams, 21 Oakwood Drive, Oil City Getting it right - Nancy Jean Hodgson Ruth E. Bish, 91, of 853 Creek Road, New Bethlehem, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence. Born Feb. 4, 1918, in Kellersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Foy Willison and Gertrude M. Furlong. She was a member of Oakland Church of God in Distant. Ms. Bish was a clerk for Reddinger's Market, A.S.R. and Comet Market. She also worked at Herbert's Market. She was also an auditor for Mahoning Township. Ms. Bish was a 59-year member of American Legion Auxiliary. She was active in her church and republican committee. She loved being around her family and friends. Ms. Bish is survived by four children, Larry Nelson and his wife, Trudy, of Petersburg, Ohio, Shirley Ortz and her husband, Paul, of New Middletown, Ohio, Sylvia Shoemaker and her husband, Herb, of Distant, and Dianne Downs and her husband, Marlin, of New Bethlehem; a sister, Elsie Renolf of Ellsworth, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Ms. Bish was preceded in death by three spouses, Chester Andrew Nelson, William Brocious and Bruce Bish; a son, Harold Nelson; two grandsons, Harold Andrew and Henry Nelson; two great-grandchildren, Heather Powell and Kaden Nelson; and four sisters, Edna Sample, Della Henderson, Bessie Chessman and Grace Witt. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Cecil Willison, Delbert Willison, John Willison, Merle Willison, Reed Willison, Frank Willison and an infant Willison. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn and also from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oakland Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oakland Church of God with pastors Dottie Kunselman and Jimmy Swogger officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Church of God Benevolence Fund, Oakdale Church of the Brethren or Edgewood Heights Charitable Fund. James Charles Edwards, 55, of Tionesta, died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Dec. 28, 1953, in Meadville, he was the son of the late Lawrence David and Elda Elizabeth Bish Edwards. He was married July 28, 1975, to the former Emma J. DeLoe, who survives. Mr. Edwards had lived in the Tionesta area for the past eight years. He had previously lived in the Seneca area. He was employed at Veolia Environmental Services in the waste management department. Mr. Edwards' hobbies included collecting miniature garbage trucks, hunting and he enjoyed collecting scrap. He had served in the National Guard from which he was honorably discharged. In addition to his wife, Mr. Edwards is survived by two daughters, Emma Jean Burkett and her husband, Robert, of Tylersburg, and Amy Jo Markley and her husband, Mark, of Tionesta; two sons, James C. Edwards Jr. and his fiancée, Barb Flinspach, of Shippenville, and Matthew Edwards of Tionesta. He is also survived by a brother, David L. Edwards of Seneca; a sister, Elda Rose VanWomer of Franklin; and six grandchildren, Lacey J. Edwards, Natasha Burkett and Robert Burkett Jr., all of Tylersburg, and Matthew Goodman, Stephen James Jr. and Michael Harriett, all of Tionesta. In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by a sister, Donna King. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Clyde Ball of the McDaniels Corners Bible Church in Cochranton officiating. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City. Vera Marie Fink, 72, of Hopewell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Clarion. Born April 22, 1936, in Six Mile Run, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edward Earl and Emma Margaret Edmiston Hastings. She was married March 31, 1956, in Shippensburg, to Lowell Thomas Fink of Hopewell, who preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1995. Mrs. Fink was a 1954 graduate of Saxton Liberty High School. Before marriage she worked at the Bedford Springs Hotel. She devoted her adult life to raising five children and being a homemaker. Mrs. Fink was a member of Kearney Union Church and enjoyed nothing more than studying the Bible in depth. Most important of all, she wholeheartedly loved the Lord and lived the precepts she studied in His word. Mrs. Fink is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Stewart and her husband, Thomas, of Clarion; four sons, Bruce Fink and his wife, Anita, of Pearland, Texas, Lowell Thomas Fink Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of Pearland, Texas, Michael Fink and his wife, Melisa, of Pearland, Texas, and Clay Fink of Alvin, Texas; and many nieces and nephews and dear friends. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew Stewart and Rebecca Stewart of Clarion, and Daniel Fink, Jeffrey Fink, Jesse Fink, Alexandria Fink, Garrett Fink, Paul Eckert and Travis Eckert, all of Texas; three great-grandchildren in Texas; three sisters, Grace Kline and her husband, William, of Bedford, Bertha Thomas and her husband, Robert, of Six Mile Run, and Ruth Kemper of Bealeton, Va.; two brothers, Robert Hastings of Six Mile Run and William Hastings and his wife, Catherine, of Riddlesburg; three sisters-in-law, Clara Hastings of Dudley, Rosetta Fink of Everett and Leota Fink of Osterburg; and a brother-in-law, William Fink and his wife, Sandy, of Hopewell. Mrs. Fink was preceded in death by three sisters, Audrey Mae Palko, infant Margaret Emma Hastings and infant Ella Louise Hastings; two brothers, Earl Emmanuel Hastings and an infant brother; a sister-in-law, Marge Hastings; five brothers-in-law, Gene Fink, David Clay Fink, Howard Grant Fink, Timothy Fink and Keith Kemper; and her husband's parents, Garrett and Earnie Eichelberger and Cuthbert Fink. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jerry Wright officiating. A fellowship meal will be provided at Kearney Union Church immediately following the funeral service at the chapel. Burial will be held privately at Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Fink's request was in lieu of flowers contributions be made in her memory to Hopewell Food Pantry, P.O. Box 144, Hopewell, 16650. Gary L. Parks, 63, of Knox, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, 2009, at his residence of natural causes. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Inc. of Knox is in charge or arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Derrick. Marilouise F. Williams, 84, of 21 Oakwood Drive, Oil City, died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Oil City. Born Aug. 1, 1924, in St Petersburg, she was a daughter of Ralph V. and Besse G. Summerville Freeman. She was married July 25, 1945, to Lt. Col. Frank D. Williams USAF, retired, who survives. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of St. Petersburg Richland Township High School and attended Lake Erie College for Women in Painesville, Ohio and Slippery Rock College. She enjoyed sewing, playing bridge in several local bridge clubs, reading, traveling, gardening, history, crewel embroidery and being with her family. Mrs. Williams was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Knox. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter, Laura E. Sekula and her fiancé, James Green, of Manassas, Va.; two grandsons, Nathan Sekula and Ian Sekula, both of Manassas, Va.; a brother, George Freeman and his wife, Joan, of Knox; and eight nieces and nephews, George V. Freeman of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert W. Freeman of Lancaster, David T. Freeman of Ridgey W.V., and William Ginder, Marsha Clark Lynn Coblentz and Robert Ginder, all of East Palestine, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Ginder. There will be no visitation and services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Getting it right - Nancy Jean Hodgson Nancy Jean Hodgson, 72, a lifetime member of New Bethlehem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, Feb. 15, 2009, at her home. The viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at Alcorn Funeral Home in New Bethlehem.

The Derrick, February 17, 2009: Ruth E. Bish, New Bethlehem Nancy Jean Hodgson, New Bethlehem Getting it right - Charles Richard Jarzenski Ruth E. Bish, 91, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence. The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Nancy Jean Hodgson, 72, a lifetime resident of New Bethlehem, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, Feb. 15, 2009, at her home. Born Feb. 6, 1937, in Distant, she was the daughter of the late Clayton "Scruffy" Colwell and Lois Shumaker Colwell Davis. She was married June 1, 1957, to Paul G. "Pete" Hodgson, who preceded her in death July 2, 2002. Mrs. Hodgson graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1955. She belonged to the Bread of Life Church in Fairmount City, where her son pastored. Mrs. Hodgson was an office manager for Crawford Furniture and retired from there due to poor health. She continued part-time with several businesses she conducted from her home. She was a member of the Nu-Be Rubee Red Hat Society in New Bethlehem. Mrs. Hodgson was a vivacious, fun-loving individual who loved helping people and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. If she was needed, she was available. She also looked forward to the H.B. Colwell family reunion. Mrs. Hodgson is survived by a son, Jeffrey Paul Hodgson of New Bethlehem; a sister, Eleanor Shaffer and her husband, Robert, of Knox; three brothers, Richard Colwell and his wife, Sue, of Rhode Island, Alfred Colwell and his wife, Janet, of Maryland, and George Fackender and his wife, Loretta, of New Bethlehem. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; a dear friend, Pastor Fred Drayer of New Bethlehem; and her dog, Sweet Pea. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hodgson was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Fackender. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church in New Bethlehem. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Stanley Hickman officiating. Interment will be in the New Bethlehem Cemetery in New Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bread of Life Church, 413 Wood St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Getting it right - Charles Richard Jarzenski Charles Richard Jarzenski, 64 of 210 1/2 State St., Oil City, died at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his residence. Born July 14, 1944, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Henry Jarzenski and Darrell and Ardean Henderson Grove.

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The Derrick, February 16, 2009: James R. Gould, New Bethlehem (Putneyville) Charles Richard Jarzenski, 210 ½ State St., Oil City John Wendell Love, Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Township David J. McCune Jr., Cropps Corners Road, Knox Sheldon E. "Sonny" Morrison, Seneca Eleanor Slaughenhoupt Yingling, Parker Irene Marie Gasper-Wright, 125 Allen Cove, Ward, Ark. Miskimmin services set James R. Gould, 95, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2009, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born Dec. 8, 1913, in Putneyville, he was a son of the late Clarence and Laura Gould. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. He taught in the Armstrong School District and retired in 1976 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Putneyville United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge #522 of New Bethlehem, the American Legion and the Loyal Order of Moose. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. He was married to the former Florence Nelson, who preceded him in death Dec. 11, 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Clemens of New Bethlehem; a granddaughter, Annette King and her husband, Todd; and a great-granddaughter, Macy King, all of New Bethlehem. Also surviving are a sister, Vira Orr of Warren, Ohio; and a very special friend, Ruby Bailey of New Bethlehem. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Arthur Gould, Philip Gould and Stanley Gould; two sisters, Margaret Kump and Lottie Houser; and a son-in-law, Jerry Clemens. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Rupert Funeral Home, 301 Penn Street, New Bethlehem. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Tucker and the Rev. Jody Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Zion Cemetery in Armstrong County. Online condolences may be sent to Jim's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Charles Richard Jarzenski, 64, of 210 ½ State St., Oil City, died at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at this residence. Born July 14, 1944, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Henry and Ardean Henderson Grove Jarzenski. He was raised in the Bethel area near Titusville and attended Sunnyside School and Titusville schools. He moved to Ambridge in 2006 and to Freedom in 2008. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1976 and then the National Guard from 1981 to 1985. Mr. Jarzenski was an inspector for Bay Valley Foods. Prior to working at Bay Valley Foods he was self employed as owner/operator of Chuck's Appliances. He also worked for Palmer Appliances and Sears doing appliance service and repair. He attended the Lighthouse Ministries in Titusville. Mr. Jarzenski was a member of the Titusville Moose Club, American Legion Post 0341, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3298, Order Sons of Italy, and Sons of Columbus Lodge #164. Surviving are two sons, Charles R. Jarzenski II and wife, Kimberly, of Oil City and Shawn P. Jarzenski of Syracuse, N.Y.; a daughter, Sarah R. Jarzenski of Oil City; and six grandchildren, Brittany, Todd, Danielle, Chase, Devyn and Chelsea. Also surviving are three sisters, Donna Dolak of Youngstown, Ohio, Sandra Grove Anthony and husband, Michael, of Oil City and Susan Grove Fitch and husband, Harold, of Bradenton, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Darrell Grove; and a brother James Jarzenski. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison Funeral Home and a memorial service will follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday. John Wendell Love, 77, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Township, died at 11:24 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at his home. Born May 1, 1931, in Clarion Township, he was a son of William G. and Vera N. Elder Love. Mr. Love worked for the Owens Illinois Glass Plant for more than 40 years before retiring in 1992 from the forming department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 as a corporal in the Signal Service Company 2 in Korea. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion. Mr. Love was a member of the American Legion Post # 66 in Clarion and the Clarion Moose Lodge # 101. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, the Clarion River, spending time with his family and attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren. He was married Nov. 10, 1951, to the former Eileen Aaron, who survives. Survivors also include six children, Stephen Love and wife, Debbie, of Centerville, Julianne Peer and husband, James, of Brookville, David Love of Clarion, Eric Love and his wife, Jane, of Massilon, Ohio, Nancy Wolbert and husband, Frank, of Strattanville, and Brian Love and wife, Amy, of Clarion. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Jonathan Love and his wife, Laurie, of Oil City, Tausha Love, Jennifer and Jaime Peer, Olivia and Peyton Love, Jessica and Sarah Wolbert, and Julia and Ava Love; and two great-great-grandsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Darrell Love; and a sister, Phyllis Elder. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion. Military honors will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Church cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. David J. McCune Jr., 70, of Cropps Corners Road, Knox, died at 9:57 p.m.. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Hospice unit in Cabot. Born April 26, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David J. McCune Sr. and Jeanette Marshall McCune. Mr. McCune retired from Bell Telephone after 35 years of service. He was a member of Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Knox RD, where he served as a trustee. He belonged to Edenburg Lodge # 550 F & AM and the Coudersport Consistory, was a life member of the NRA and belonged to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. He was a former assistant fire chief of Penn Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. McCune was an auctioneer and had a love of antiques. He enjoyed Masonic Lodge and Consistory, vacationing at Myrtle Beach and being outdoors. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by a daughter, Shawn Acosta of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a son, David J. McCune III and his wife, Lauren, of Slippery Rock; six grandchildren, David J. McCune IV, Elissa McCune, Megan McCune, Jamison Acosta, Chelsea Acosta and Tristen Acosta; and his companion, Beverly Kriebel, whom he loved and adored. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Joy United Methodist Church, 159 Mount Joy Road, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Sheldon E. "Sonny" Morrison, 88, of Seneca, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Aug. 19, 1920, in Franklin, he was the son of Perry and Rosa Exley Morrison. Mr. Morrison graduated from Salem High School in 1938, and then attended the Toledo School of Meat Cutting. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic and an ambulance driver. He was a long-time member of the Seneca United Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees for many years, and was also a committee member for the parsonage building project. Mr. Morrison enjoyed woodworking as a hobby, and made small furniture and many craft projects. He was employed as a butcher for several area markets, including Loblaw's, the A&P, and Quality Market. He retired from Quaker State as a tank truck driver in 1982. He was married on Feb. 15, 2002, in the Seneca United Methodist Church to the former Violet L. Alden, who survives. Also surviving are three step-daughters, Cindy Yargar of Nickleville, Jenny McGinnis of Parker, and Eileen Trulick of Worthington; two step-sons, James E. Alden of San Diego, Calif., and Gary D. Alden of Oil City. Several step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandson, and two step-great-granddaughters also survive. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Myrna Ashbaugh of the Clairview Home in Sligo; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Madeline Ashbaugh Morrison in 1988; his second wife, Joyce Stalker Morrison in 1997; and three sisters, Isabelle Strawbridge, Martha Jane Ward, and Thelma Colley. Mr. Morrison was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, Tyler J. Best, supervisor, 2781 Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert H. Wilson, pastor of Seneca United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Chris Lewis, pastor of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard of Franklin. Interment will follow in St. Petersburg Cemetery, Clarion County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Seneca United Methodist Church, 196 East State Road, Seneca, 16346. On-line condolences may be sent and viewed by visiting www.hilebest.com Eleanor Slaughenhoupt Yingling, 87, of Parker, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 2009, at Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born March 14, 1921, in Perryville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marion Karnes Slaughenhoupt. She worked at Central Electric for more than 33 years in the billing department before retiring. She was a member of the women's club at the United Methodist church in St. Petersburg before becoming a member of the Parker United Methodist Church. She was married March 14, 1942, to William Earl Yingling, who passed in 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Fisher and husband, Eric, of St. Petersburg; a sister, Isabell Tidd of Davenport, Fla.; and a brother, Dick Slaughenhoupt of Parker. Survivors also include three grandchildren, Cheryl (Jack) Sandusky of Gardner, Mont., Kelly Fisher of Knox, and Greg Fisher of St. Petersburg; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Garing of Chicora; and one brother, Evan Slaughenhoupt of Butler. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers officiating. Interment will be at the Perryville Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at buzardfuneralhomes.com Irene Marie Gasper-Wright, of 125 Allen Cove, Ward, Ark., wife of former Rimersburg resident and 1980 Union High School graduate Master Sgt. Robert W. Wright, and daughter-in-law of Elza and Elizabeth Wright of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, mother of five and grandmother of 11, died Jan. 31, 2009. Miskimmin services set A celebration of life service for Carol Jean Miskimmin, 54, of 295 Main St. Tidioute, who died at her home Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2009, will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday in the West Hickory United Methodist Church. Lorraine Steiner will officiate.

The Derrick, February 14, 2009: Samuel J. Bavely Sr., Penn Street, Sligo Dolores A. Bogert, Franklin James R. Gould, New Bethlehem (Putneyville) Edward Pearson McDowell, Orchard Park, N.Y., Franklin native Mendell William Richar, Galeton and Conrad Roscoe Larsen Speer, 683 Speer Road, Cooperstown Christine Ann Varner, 210 N. Washington St., Titusville, formerly of Franklin Getting it right - Virginia L. Kline Samuel J. Bavely Sr., 64, of Penn Street, Sligo, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 14, 1944, in Fairmont, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alexander S. and Isabelle Gerard Bavely. Mr. Bavely was a graduate of West Fairmont High School in West Virginia and a graduate of New Hampshire Business College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Bavely was a supervisor for Bell Atlantic in Hampton, Va., when he retired in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he started a charter fishing and tourism business. He was a member of the United Methodist Monroe Chapel Church in Sligo. Mr. Bavely enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a certified lay minister for the UMC Redbank Valley Co-op Emmaus Group. Mr. Bavely is survived by two sons, Samuel J. Bavely Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Pittsburgh, and Paul G. Bavely and his wife, Meghan, of Westbrook, Conn.; a daughter, Elizabeth Bavely of Claremont, N.H.; a brother, Sandy F. Bavely and his wife, Shirley, of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Joanel M. Bauer and her husband, Kenneth, of Milton, W.Va.; and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bavely was preceded in death by a brother, Richard A. Bavely. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at First United Methodist Church, Penn Street, New Bethlehem. The Furlong Funeral Home at the corner of Broad Street and First Avenue in Summerville is in charge of arrangements. Dolores A. Bogert, 70, of Franklin, died peacefully Friday morning, Feb. 13, 2009, in her home. Born June 11, 1938, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Loretta VanAusdall Fry. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and attended Clarion University in Oil City. She was married June 21, 1980, to William Bogert, who survives. Mrs. Bogert was employed at McCroy's 5 & 10, in the office of Amalie Refinery, in the office of AC Laing Contracting and last as executive secretary at Venango Video. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Franklin and the AARP. She organized the local Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bogert is survived by a daughter, Tammi Ruditis and her husband, Terry, of Franklin; a son, Arthur Ray Montgomery Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Franklin; six grandchildren, Tonya Montgomery of North Carolina, Allen Montgomery of Franklin, Ryan Ruditis of Franklin, Jessica Kerr and her husband, Shawn, of Franklin, Nathan Ruditis of Franklin and Chas Wentworth of Grove City; five great-grandsons; a sister-in-law, Joanne Phillips of Franklin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bogert was preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony Montgomery; and a brother, James Phillips. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Harry, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com James R. Gould, 95, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2009, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Friends will be received from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rupert Funeral Home at 301 Penn St., New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Edward Pearson McDowell of Orchard Park, N.Y., a native of Franklin, died Feb. 5. He was a 1954 Franklin High School graduate, earned a civil engineering degree from Penn State and was an IBM systems engineer for 35 years. Survivors in addition to his wife Mary Louise and two children include siblings Dick McDowell, Marilyn McGuckin and Peggy Dabrowski, all Franklin natives. Memorials may be made to St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin. Mendell William Richar, 93, of Galeton and Conrad, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. Born Sept. 2, 1915, in Galeton, he was the son of the late William and Minnie Meachum Richar. He was married May 9, 1936, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the former Virginia Lyman, who preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Richar was a member of Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church in Gaines. He is survived by a son, Kenneth Richar and his wife, Kay, of Bucyrus, Mo.; two daughters, Donna Schroeder of Ashville, Ohio, and Sally Costello and her husband, Michael, of Downers Grove, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Norma Richar of Oil City; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Donald Lyman of Tonawanda, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife of more than 66 years, Mr. Richar was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Haller; a son, William C. Richar; and a granddaughter, three brothers and one sister. Friends may call from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, 14 West St., Galeton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. David K. Shultz officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Galeton Library or Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church. Roscoe Larsen Speer, 78, of 683 Speer Road, Cooperstown, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following a lengthy illness. Born July 20, 1930, in Oakland Township, he was the son of the late Warren A. Speer and Marie C. Larsen. He was married Nov. 17, 1949, at the parsonage of Dempseytown Evangelical United Brethren Church by the Rev. P.L. Griffin to the former Anna Mae Pritchard, who survives. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary last fall. He was a 1948 graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Speer retired from Joy Manufacturing in 1992 after more than 36 years as a machinist. He was also part-owner of Speer Bros. Store in Dempseytown with his brother, Bill, from 1950-1955. Mr. Speer was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church in Dempseytown where he served in various positions and sang in the church choir all his life. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Mr. Speer was a member of Rouseville Lodge 483, Valley of Oil City Lodge and the Scottish Rite of New Castle (32nd Degree). He was an Oakland Township supervisor for 42 years, president of the Venango County Township Supervisors Association for 11 years, a member of Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Oakland Grange. In addition to his wife, Mr. Speer is survived by three children, Glenn Speer and his wife, Joyce, of Franklin, Cindy Weber and her husband, Jack, of Franklin, and Margaret McAlevy and her husband, Ed, of Franklin; six grandchildren, Chris Weber and his wife, Terri, of Cooperstown, Jason Weber of Pittsburgh, Ashley Kerschner of Franklin, Colleen Speer of Franklin, Heather Speer of Franklin and Erick Speer of Franklin; and three great-grandchildren, Brianna Weber of Cooperstown, Logan Kerschner of Franklin and Ashlyn Tucker of Franklin. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth Martin of Erie; two sisters-in-law, Doris Speer and Mary Persign; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Speer was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Speer; twin sons, Warren and Orrin Speer; and a grandson, Joshua Speer. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts of Sharon First United Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Edward Clark, interim pastor of Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Oakland United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, 1431 Route 428, Oil City, 16301. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Christine Ann Varner, 49, of 210 N. Washington St., Titusville, formerly of Franklin, died at 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, shortly after her arrival in the emergency department of UPMC Northwest. Born Dec. 2, 1959, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Ann "Annie" and Alphonso Lauricia. Mrs. Varner worked for many years in the healthcare industry as a certified nurse's aide. She was employed for many years at the former Grandview Convalescent Center. She will always be remembered by family and friends as a kind and loving person with a big heart who enjoyed living life to its fullest. She enjoyed music, watching movies and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Varner is survived by three daughters, Jessica Aoun and her husband, Jad, of McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., Grace Varner and her special friend, Gary, of Erie, and Chelsi Varner of Franklin; one son, Jeremy Smith, of Franklin; one sister, Angela Proper and her husband, Marco, of Franklin; one brother, Tony Frantz and his wife, Alice, of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Naseem, Gage, Isiah, Chase, Alexah, Evangeline, Ayla and Omni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Varner; and a granddaughter, Cheyanne Lyn Colwell. In accordance with her wishes, public visitation will not be held. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Getting it right - Virginia L. Kline Virginia L. Kline, 84, of 432 Wiley Ave., Franklin, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at UPMC Northwest. Mrs. Kline is survived by a brother, Robert Cole and his wife, Marilyn, of Seneca. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaw. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church.

The Derrick, February 13, 2009: Carol Jean Miskimmin Hallas, 295 Main St., Tidioute Charles Richard Jarzenski, 2101/2 State St., Oil City Virginia Kline, 432 Wiley Ave., Franklin Joan Leah Sparks, 294 Caldwell Road, Oil City Getting it right - Rexford A. Sutton Carol Jean Miskimmin Hallas, 54, of 295 Main St., Tidioute, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2009, at her home, after a long battle with cancer. Born April 13, 1954, in Homestead, she was a daughter of Carolyn Strott Miskimmin and the late William Miskimmin. Mrs. Hallas lived in the Tidioute/Hickory area since 1963. Although she was very eccentric, she loved music and animals. Mrs. Hallas is survived by her husband, Mike Hallas; two daughters, Ricci Hallas of Tidioute, and Carly Divido and her husband, Tom, of Endeavor; a son, Chance Hallas of Limestone Township; her mother, Carolyn Miskimmin Dashner of Tidioute; a brother, Rick Miskimmin of Tionesta; a good friend, Holly Payne; and six grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in the West Hickory United Methodist at a time to be announced. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Humane Society. The James M. Higgins Funeral Home, 3 Elm St., Tidioute, handled arrangements. Charles Richard Jarzenski, 64, of 210 ½ State St., Oil City, died at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at this residence. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in Monday's paper. Virginia L. Kline, 84, of 432 Wiley Ave., Franklin, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Nov. 16, 1924, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Louis Cole and Mary Knoch. She was married July 18, 1953, to Clarence W. "Bud" Kline Jr., who preceded her in death. Mrs. Kline retired in 1987 after 17 years as head nurse at UPMC Northwest. She was also a nurse at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia from 1946-1948. She was a member of Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church, Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary, AARP, RSVP (Caring Place volunteer, VNA) and a church deacon. Mrs. Kline was a 1942 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and a 1945 graduate of Spencer Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed her family and friends and Bible studies. Mrs. Kline is survived by three children, David W. Kline of Franklin, Linda D. Andreasen and her husband, Jerry, of Garden Grove, Calif., and Pamela A. MacKenzie and her husband, Jeff, of Franklin; four grandchildren, Jason Andreasen and his wife, Robin, of Wisconsin, Michael Andreasen of Bakersfield, Calif., Joshua Montgomery and his wife, Tiffany, of Franklin, and Caley MacKenzie of Franklin; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Montgomery of Franklin, Hunter Montgomery of Franklin, Caleb Andreasen of Wisconsin and Hannah Andreasen of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother, Robert Cole and his wife, Marilyn, of Titusville; and a sister-in-law, Audrey Cole of Titusville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kline was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Spencer in 1951; her second husband, Clarence E. "Bud" Kline Jr.; a brother, Ronald Cole; and a sister-in-law, Jean Cole. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Marc de Jeu of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. Edmund Gresick of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Joan Leah Sparks, 80, of 294 Caldwell Road, Oil City, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at her residence. Born Nov. 10, 1928, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Milo and Velma Estella Brumbaugh Slater. She was married Sept. 14, 1949, to Calvin C. Sparks, who survives. Mrs. Sparks worked at Brody's in Oil City, Kinney Shoe Store in Franklin and Brown's Shoe Store in Oil City, and she had waitressed at the Log Cabin and her uncle's Bridge Restaurant in Oil City. She also was an artist and did oil painting and photo colorization. She attended Heckathorn Methodist Church before her marriage and later attended the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hill City Methodist Church. Mrs. Sparks enjoyed her flower beds, painting, cake decorating, mowing grass, yard work and doing things for others. She traveled with her husband and children while he served in the U.S. Army until he went to Korea. She loved gospel and country music, enjoyed reading Christian fiction and loved to cook. She loved everyone and thought always of others. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Sparks is survived by one son, Daniel J. Sparks and his wife, Sandra, of Oil City; two daughters, Deborah Jo Spence and her husband, Roger, of Pleasantville, and Cheryl Roxann Anderson and her husband, Douglas, of Hannaville; six grandchildren, Amy E. Sparks, James F. Anderson, Eric D. Anderson, Rebecca K. Sparks, Justin D. Sparks and Adam J. Sparks; and two great-grandchildren, Ciana Heath and Ashton Heath. Also surviving is a sister, Lois Higgins of Greenville, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Calvin Sparks; five brothers, Joseph Slater, LeRoy Slater, Eugene Slater, Gerald Slater and Donald Slater; and one sister, Shirley Slater. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Juvenile Diabetes, the VNA Foundation of Venango County or a charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Rexford A. Sutton Rexford A. Sutton, 51, of Oil City and Titusville, died on Friday evening, Feb. 6, 2009. He is survived by five step-children, Kenneth Garren, Jessi Garren, Nelissa George, Ryan Garren, and Markco Gervasoni; three step-sisters, Margaret Kinney and her husband, Richard, of Titusville, Phyllis Yowell and her husband, Tony, of Florida, and Rosella Daly and her husband, Hank, of Oil City; and a step-brother, James Kelly and his wife, Karen, of Hydetown. Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by his step-father, Thomas Kelly Jr.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarshaJAllen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2907.4.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Laura, I'm sorry I've been delinquent. So many irons in the fire. I will write soon! Thank you so much! Marsha 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: boswell879 Surnames: Berlin Kahle Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2907.4.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where are you , Marsha? I sent an email to your private address, but haven't heard from you yet. I am very eager to discuss the Berlin pictures and see about your Kahle questions. Hope to hear from you soon, Laura 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: TRisinger66 Surnames: Fitzgerald, Snyder, Swartzfager, Eisenman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4031.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ethel, There are no Fitzgeralds, Snyders or Swartzfagers. But there are plenty of Eisenman. I am descended from the Snyder (Schneider) family and all your names are in the Lucinda History book. Email me at: risinger@optonline.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.

The Derrick, February 12, 2009: Cletus H. Banner, Fryburg Joseph Michael Finland, Knox Clyde Matson Jr., Lakeview Drive, Strattanville (Fisher) Dolores McCracken, Arizona, formerly of Franklin Emma Lou Blum Williams, Buffalo Street, Franklin Cletus H. Banner, 82, of Fryburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following a short illness. He was born Aug. 19, 1926, to Frank and Maude Weaver Banner, and he was a lifelong resident of the Fryburg area. Mr. Banner was a graduate of Shippenville High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Saipan during World War II. He was married June 9, 1951, to the former Rose Brown, who preceded him in death Nov. 27, 2003. Mr. Banner was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. He worked at PA Neiderriter Lumber/Koppers Lumber as a lumber grader for 41 years until his retirement in 1988. He was a 61-year member of the Fryburg Sportsman's Club and was an avid hunter. Mr. Banner was also a local scrap dealer and enjoyed listening to country western music while he worked. He took great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, and he loved to reminisce about growing up surrounded by a large family. He is survived by four sons, Stephen Banner and his wife, Dianne, of Lucinda, David Banner of Fryburg, Thomas Banner and his wife, Cheryl, of Nashville, Tenn., and Robert Banner of Parker; one brother, Joseph Banner of Clarion; and one sister, Cathleen Lander of Erie. Also surviving are grandchildren Sarah Parker and her husband, Derek, of Brentwood, Jenna Banner of Erie, Amber Banner of Guys Mills, Joshua Banner of Goldsboro, N.C., Alicia Banner of Colombus, Ind., Cassandra Banner of Clayton, N.C., and Brainna Banner of Colombus, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Eugene Banner, Emma Miller, Marion Allaman, Ruth Bauer, Doris Allaman, Ron Banner, Russ Banner, Edward Banner and infant brother Bernard Banner. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 3:45 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Church in Fryburg with the Rev David Poulson, St. Michael pastor, as the presider. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be made to St. Michael Church or the Clarion-Forest VNA. Joseph Michael Finland, 67, of Knox, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at his residence following an illness. Born Dec. 30, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late James Joseph Finland and Cora Mae Freeman. Mr. Finland married Judy Ann Buchanan, who survives. He was a truck driver for Bradford Pipe and Supply until that company closed, then he was employed in various jobs until he was affected with declining health. Mr. Finland attended Mt. Joy United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his dog, Buddy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Joseph Michael Finland and his girlfriend, Robin, of Turnip Hole, William Wesley Finland and his wife, Stacey, of Bradford, and Merle "Mike" James Finland and his girlfriend, Valarie, of Knox; and two daughters, June Marie Hunsberger of Milford, Ind., and Amy Jo Cary and her husband, Chris, of Sligo. Also surviving are six grandsons, Anthony, Dallas, John, Justin, Ronnie and Tyler; four granddaughters, Autom, Jennifer, Ashley and Jessica; one brother, James Bert Finland and his wife, Inez Mae Cramer, of Bradford; and one sister, Inez Mary Carlson of Bradford. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Clyde Matson Jr., 82, of Lakeview Drive, Strattanville (Fisher), died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Brookville Hospital. Born Aug. 15, 1926, in New Kensington, he was the son of Clyde H. Matson Sr. and Katherine Hepler Matson, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Marjorie A. Rifenberrick, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 29, 2008. Mr. Matson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Fisher Methodist Church, the Strattanville American Legion post and the Tionesta Masonic Lodge. Mr. Matson is survived by two daughters, Cathleen Thleum of Clearfield and Cheryl Pius and her husband, Walter, of Detroit, Mich.; one stepson, William L. Lewis of Salem, Ohio; and one stepdaughter, Linda L. Sica and her husband, Terry, of Tuscarawas, Ohio. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Greg Matson of Erie and Jill and Kim Pius of Detroit, Mich.; three step-grandchildren, Alex Sica of Dover, Ohio, Nathan Sica of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Jake Lewis of Doylestown, Ohio; one brother, David Matson of Clarion; two sisters, Ruby Brociouis of Clearfield and Dorothy Hannold of Fisher; a sister-in-law, Mary Matson of Fisher; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Matson was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Robert Matson. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Military honors by the Clarion American Legion will be performed at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Sheesley of the Sigel United Methodist Charge officiating. Interment will be in Fisher Presbyterian Cemetery. Online memorials may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Dolores McCracken, 79, of Arizona, formerly of Franklin, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Eckstein Center, Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, Ariz. Born July 2, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Edward C. and Ida Wetjen Prall . Mrs. McCracken was married March 6, 1965, to Richard B. "Moose" McCracken, who preceded her in death March 17, 2003. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. McCracken had worked in the meat department at Riverside Market for many years, and she previously worked at the A&P Grocery and at Joy. She also taught water aerobics at the YMCA. While in Franklin, she was a past president of the Franklin American Legion auxiliary and a member of the Civic League, and she was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Mrs McCracken enjoyed living in sunny Mesa, Ariz., for the past four years. While residing at Springdale Village, she enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Surviving are five daughters, Susan Eisenklam and her husband, Peter, of Mesa, Ariz., Kathy Farmer of Anchorage, Alaska, Barbara Engles and her husband, Harry, of Oil City, Debbie Licht of Meadville and Diane Bustard of Gray, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McCracken was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marjorie Brubaker. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip R. Conklin, pastor of Ellwood City Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Ariz., 85014. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com. Emma Lou Blum Williams, 83, of Buffalo Street, Franklin, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born June 2, 1925, in the Oil City Hospital, she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Anna Ethel Newberry Blum. She was married Nov. 29, 1945, in the Free Methodist parsonage in Oil City by the late Rev. L.J. Lindsey to Harry William Williams, who preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1993. Mrs. Williams was a 1943 graduate of Oil City High School, and upon graduation she worked at Oilwell Supply. >From 1968 until her retirement, she was a cook at Seventh Street Elementary School in Franklin. As a teenager, Mrs. Williams came to faith in Jesus Christ and faithfully served her Lord throughout her lifetime. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Franklin for more than 60 years. During her many years there, she served as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher, Bible school worker, Sunday School superintendent, board member, sang in the choir and provided special music and special readings on many occasions. In her later years, she made phone calls to shut-ins and was in charge of the card ministry to members and friends of the church. Mrs. Williams will be remembered for her friendliness, kindness, compassion and sense of humor. She was a devoted, godly mother and grandmother and treasured the time she spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Williams is survived by four children, Gary L. Williams and his wife, Marilyn, of Oil City, David L. Williams and his wife, Donna, of West Windsor, N.J., Mark E Williams and his wife, Dee, of Franklin, and Karen S. Myers and her husband, Dennis, of Oil City. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Bryon Williams and his wife, Maria, of Gibsonia, Todd Williams and his wife, Mandy, of Franklin, Ashley Cayce and her husband, Stephen, of Fayetteville, N.C., Andrew Williams of West Windsor, N.J., Frank White (foster grandson) and his wife, LeeAnn, of Oil City, Danielle Myers of Oil City, Kaylene Yoder and her husband, Shawn, of Seaford, Del., Joel Myers of Oil City, Tyler Myers of Oil City, David Williams and his wife, Sara, of Franklin, Ryan Williams and his wife, Tori, of Franklin, and Scott Williams and his wife, Kelley, of Franklin; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Edward Blum; and a sister, Mary Ellen Beck. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jo Pottle, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, and the Rev. Linda Deeter, chaplain of The Caring Place, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to Christian Life Academy in Seneca, Calvary Baptist Church or The Caring Place. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CatherinesSearch Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2907.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, I am very interested. If she would send me an invite that would be great. Thank you so much. 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: ksw250 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/3380.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wilhelm Rupert, Jr was born 1776, Frederick Co. Md. died 11/22/1822. He married Effa Christina Glass. His parents were William Rupert, Sr and Magdela LNU. I have more information. email: shelly7774421@yahoo.com. I am willing to share. 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: qq2you Surnames: Eisenman, Stark, Miller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4031.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have family from St. Michael's in Fryburg. I have an Elizabeth Miller who was married to Harmon Eisenman. One of their sons, John, was married to Frances Stark. There may also be info in the records of Faller Funeral Home on the Fitzgeralds, I have a copy of that. If you want you can contact me directly at QQ2you@aol.com Denver Miller 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: Ethel_Fitzgerald_Stark Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4031.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tom, Are there any Fitzgeralds as members or Eisenmem, Snyders, or Swartzfegers? 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.

Ethel, There are no Fitzgeralds, Snyders or Swartzfagers. But there are plenty of Eisenman. I am descended from the Snyder (Schneider) family and all your names are in the Lucinda History book. Email me at: risinger@optonline.net

The Derrick, February 11, 2009: Cletus H. Banner, Fryburg Barbara McFarland McFadden, Grove City Dolores McCracken, formerly of Franklin Timothy D. McKissick, Blue Jay Lane, Miola Cletus H Banner, 82, of Fryburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at UPMC Northwest following a short illness. The Faller Funeral Home Inc. of Fryburg is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Dolores McCracken, 79, formerly of Franklin, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Feb, 9, 2009, at the Eckstein Center, Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, Ariz. The Huff Chapel in Franklin is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday. Barbara McFarland McFadden, 72, of East Gilmore Road, Grove City, Wolf Creek Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Born Nov. 2, 1936, on Oregon Road, Grove City, Springfield Township, Mercer County, she was the daughter of Floyd C. and Marie Stone McFarland. She was married July 20, 1956, to Gale McFadden, who survives. Mrs. McFadden loved gardening, teaching children's Sunday school, singing in the choir and singing with the Sweet Spirit Women's Ensemble in her church. She worked at Lazarus department store for 10 years while living in Erie. She was a homemaker and a wonderful, godly woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She had a generous heart and a loving spirit. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McFadden is survived by three sons, Mark McFadden and his wife, Chris, of Jamestown, Ohio, Thomas McFadden and his wife, Sharon, of Waynesville, Ohio, and David McFadden of Grove City; a daughter, Pamela McMurray and her husband, David, of Grove City; seven grandchildren and one grandchild who is also on the way. She is also survived by a dear sister, Faith Shaw of Grove City; and three brothers, Ronald McFarland and his wife, Mary, of Grove City, Richard McFarland and his wife, Barbara, of Houston, Texas, and David McFarland and his wife, Liz, of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. McFadden was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Chuck McFarland, Raymond McFarland and Floyd McFarland Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Shaw. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 103 Cranberry Road, Grove City, with the Rev. David Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Grove City. Memorial tributes may be made to VNA Hospice of Western Pennsylvania, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, 16001; or First Baptist Church, 103 Cranberry Road, Grove City, 16127. Timothy D. McKissick, 47, of Blue Jay Lane, Miola, Clarion, died at his home Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Born June 3, 1961, in Clarion, he was the son of Janet Bish McKissick of Strattanville and the late Ray T. McKissick Jr. He was married Oct. 29, 1983, to the former Traci Hoffman, who survives. Mr. McKissick was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion and the National Rifle Association. He had been employed at Sealy Mattress in Strattanville. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. McKissick is survived by a son, Zachery McKissick, who is serving in the U.S. Army; a daughter, Megan McKissick and her fiance, Wesley Whitlatch, of Fisher; five brothers, Michael McKissick and his wife, Roxann, Kevin McKissick, David McKissick and his wife, Deb, Mark McKissick and Carey McKissick and his wife, Sonia, all of Strattanville; and a grandson, Hunter Whitlatch of Fisher. Mr. McKissick was preceded in death by his father and by his grandparents, Ray and Lillian McKissick and Quenton and Mildred Bish. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in Scotch Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.goblefh.net.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TRisinger66 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4031.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have a copy of the St Michael's book which was printed in 1974. The book does not have any Bopp's or baptismal records in it. What it does have is a listing of parishioners at that time along with their birth dates and their parents and grandparents if known. I hope you enclosed a donation along with your request to the church and then a wait of at least six months is not uncommon. If you get tired of waiting you could try the Erie Diocesan Archives. Email me and I'll give you the address. Regards, Tom 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.