The Derrick, January 10, 2009: Eugene H. Beers, Fair Haven Road, Strattanville Corona R. Dashner Bowen, Sunny Road, Lickingville Margaret Evanek Colyvas, Walker Farm Road, Huey Barbara R. Connolly, formerly of Harrisville Donna M. Eidson, 382 Second St., Pleasantville Harry D. Etzel, 349 Oak Road, Oil City Dennis Leigh McClune, Spring Hill, Tenn., formerly of Clarion Ralph Louis "Lou" Pritchard, 191 Roseland Ave., Seneca Getting it right - Debra S. Hoban Wescoat Eugene H. Beers, 78, of Fair Haven Road, Strattanville, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 9, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born July 8, 1930, in Franklin, he was the son of Eugene F. Bunny Beers, who preceded him in death, and Margaret Peg Bright Beers, 103, of Clarview in Sligo. Mr. Beers served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was married Feb. 25, 1972, to Delores E Burton, who survives. Mr. Beers worked for the former L & R Decorating in Clarion for 12 years and later retired from Owens Illinois Glass Plant after 28 years. He was a member of Alpha Assembly of God Church in Clarion. He was also a member of the Clarion Eagles and the Quarter Century Club. Mr. Beers enjoyed watching sports, hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, metal detecting and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother and wife, Mr. Beers is survived by nine children, Carol Clinger and her husband, Charles, of Limestone, Denise Clinger and her husband, Carson, of Strattanville, Richard McDougle of Helen Furnace, Kathy McDougle of Clarion, Kathy Mitchel and her husband, Barry, of Hawthorn; Shirley Allio and her husband, Robert, of Clarion, Tammy Munshower of Clarion, Bill Munshower of Arnold and Deloris Jean Dittman and her husband, Evan, of New Bethlehem. Also surviving are three sisters, Georgia Kay Price of Miola, Margaret Williams and her husband, Neal, of Meadville, and Barbara Alba of Florida; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his father, Mr. Beers was preceded in death by two daughters, Marjorie Dithrich and Sherry Deemer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Selleck officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Donations can be made to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Corona R. Dashner Bowen, 90, of Sunny Road, Lickingville, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Faller Funeral Home Inc. of Fryburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Margaret Evanek Colyvas, 92, of Walker Farm Road, Huey, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in Clarion Hospital, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 15, 1916, in Huey, she was a daughter of Joseph Charles Evanek and Susan Sophia Charney Evanek. Mrs. Colyvas lived for many years in Washington, where she worked for Sears Roebuck & Co. as a sales clerk in the interior decorating department. During this time she raised her only child and was active in St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church and School. She was twice president of the school's mother's club during her daughter's attendance there. In her spare time, Mrs. Colyvas enjoyed collecting antiques and visiting small towns on the Eastern shore of Maryland. Mrs. Colyvas is survived by one daughter, Marella M. Colyvas of Boulder, Colo.; one brother, George Evanek of Rimersburg; two sisters, Ella Evanek Brooks of Lucinda and Madeline M. Evanek of Suitland, Md.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mrs. Colyvas returned to live in Rimersburg in 2000 to care for her brother, Joseph P. Evanek, who preceded her in death in 2002. Also preceding her in death were another brother, John Evanek of Baton Rouge, La., in 2007; one sister, Mary Evanek Bartley ,in 1986; her mother in 1984 and her father in 1943. A private family service will be held at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg with the Rev.William M. Kuba officiating. Interment will be in St. Eusebius Cemetery in East Brady. Barbara R. Connolly, 78, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away Wednesday Jan. 7, 2009, after a sudden illness. Born Dec. 15, 1930, in Harrisville, Butler County, she was the daughter of Howard W. Shull and Florence R. Sterrett Shull. She was married Sept. 6, 1987, to James Connolly, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1992. Mrs. Connolly was a graduate of North East High School in North East. Mrs. Connolly had worked as a ticketing agent for several major airlines in New York City, San Francisco and Puerto Rico for a number of years. She had also traveled extensively throughout the world. She was a member of the Cape Fear Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Connolly is survived by two brothers, Duane Shull and his wife, Alice, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. and Kenneth Shull and his wife, Meg, of Seneca, S.C.; six nieces and nephews and several Services will be held at the convenience of the family, with interment to follow at Mt. Irwin Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, Clintonville. Condolences may be sent to www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Donna M. Eidson, 77, of 382 Second St., Pleasantville, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Titusville Area Hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Olean, N.Y., she was the daughter of Francis and Agnes Eaton Woodley. She was married April 14, 1951, in Bradford, to Raymond L. Eidson, who survives. Mrs. Eidson was a 1949 graduate of Bradford Area High School. She was employed at Dresser Manufacturing Co. in Bradford as an inventory analyst for 20 years until her retirement in 1975. Mrs. Eidson was a member of Pleasantville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a board member with the Pleasantville Salvation Army unit where she served for 15 years as unit secretary. Mrs. Eidson was a member of the Gransan Group and enjoyed the outdoors and camping. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Eidson is survived by one son, David Eidson and his wife, Susan, of Tempe, Ariz.; one daughter, Valerie Johnson and her husband, Gene, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Timothy and Philip Johnson and Scott and Andy Eidson; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eidson was preceded in death by two brothers, William Woodley and Robert Woodley. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Pleasantville United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Donald Russell, pastor, and the Rev. Peter DeGerland, a retired minister, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Alton Memorial Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to Pleasantville United Methodist Church, Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department, Venango County Visiting Nurses Association, the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home of 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. Harry D. Etzel, 87, of 349 Oak Road, Oil City, died Friday morning, Jan. 9, 2009, in UPMC Northwest, following a brief illness. Born July 29, 1921, in Elmo, Clarion County, he was the son of John Alfred and Anna Kropp Etzel. He was a 1938 graduate of Ashland High School in Kossuth. Mr. Etzel earned an undergraduate degree from Clarion State Teachers College and a master's degree from Allegheny College. He also completed graduate studies at Penn State University, the University of Florida and the University of California at Berkeley. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an instructor and pilot of B-24s and B-29s. Mr. Etzel was chairman of the science department and a physics teacher at Oil City High School, retiring in 1983. He served for several years as coach of the varsity golf team. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and fishing and was a skilled carpenter. His teaching went beyond the classroom and he offered his expertise to young and old people on topics ranging from trout fishing to cabinet-making. For a number of years he was the coordinator and teacher for the Scien-Trific exhibits and programs at the Venango Museum in Oil City. He adored his family, especially his four grandchildren. Mr. Etzel was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. He was married in 1943 in Clinton, S.C., to the former Dolores Dolby of Knox, and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, James A. Etzel and his wife, Judith, of Oil City; four grandchildren, Clinton Woofter and his wife, Michelyn, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Rachel Kopper and her husband, Mark, of Pittsburgh, Hannah Rodocker and her husband, Greg, of Evansville, Ind., and Joshua A. Etzel and his wife, Nancy Gabriela Etzel, of Naperville, Ill.; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Jeanne Stover of West Seneca, N.Y., and Patricia Neely of Knox; a brother, Gerald Etzel of Kingsport, Tenn.; and a son-in-law, William Woofter II of Louisville, Ky. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his daughter, Susan Woofter, who died in 2006; two brothers, Dana Etzel and George Etzel; and two sisters, Evelyn Moody and Grace Snyder. Friends will be received from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The Rev. Peter Knight of Grace United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association Foundation, 491 Allegheny Boulevard, Franklin, Pa., 16323. Dennis Leigh McClune, 44, of Spring Hill, Tenn., formerly of Clarion, passed away Wednesday Jan. 7, 2009, at Southern Hills Medical Center in Tennessee. Born Feb. 12, 1964, in Clarion, he was the son of Donald and Carolyn Kaufman McClune of Clarion. He was a 1982 graduate of Clarion Area High School and graduated in 1986 from Clarion University with a business degree. He was married Oct. 6, 2002, to Melissa Carlisle, who survives in Spring Hill, Tenn. Mr. McClune worked for Primus Financial in Franklin, Tenn. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. McClune is survived by a brother, Donald McClune Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, and nieces and nephews Hannah, Kylan+ and Regan; all of St. Augustine, Fla. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Keith Richardson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Clarion, presiding. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. Donations can be made to First Baptist Church in Clarion. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Ralph Louis "Lou" Pritchard, 85, of 191 Roseland Ave., Seneca, passed away, after a period of failing health, at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 4, 1923, in Oil City, he was the son of Orrin and Dorothy Snyder Pritchard. He was married June 18, 1949, to the former Rosalie "Tootie" Repman Pritchard, who preceded him in death May 18, 2007. He was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. Mr. Pritchard worked for the Erie Canteen Vending Machine Service for 30 years. He was an avid volunteer to many. He joined Seneca Volunteer Fire Department in 1963, and he was the fire chief from 1970 to 1984 and an assistant chief before that. Mr. Pritchard belonged to the Fire Chiefs Association and the Crawford-Venango County Fire School in Cambridge Springs. He was a Cranberry Township supervisor for 18 years, a past member of the board of directors for Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council and an honorary member of Boy Scout Troop 111. Mr. Pritchard was a member of the Cranberry Area Lions Club, and he received the Melvin Jones Award, the Lions Club's highest honor. Mr. Pritchard was also a member of the Oil City Knights of Columbus and the Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 32 in Oil City and the VFW Veterans Coalition. He was a past member of the BPO Elks, the Cranberry Mall AM Walkers and the Cranberry Senior Citizens Group. Mr. Pritchard liked the outdoors and enjoyed sitting on his back porch. He and his family camped on Kibbee's Island near Tionesta for 20 years. Mr. Pritchard is survived by two daughters, Roberta Kostek and her husband, James, of Oil City,and Katherine Gibson and her husband, Robert, of Franklin; three grandchildren, Alison Close and her husband, Philip, of Franklin, Aaron Zacherl and his wife, Clarisa, of Waterford, and Benjamin Kostek of Oil City; a step-grandson, Eric Weber and his wife, Angie, of Franklin; four great-grandchildren, Brion Zacherl, Gunnar Close, Darian Zacherl and Paris Close; and two step-great-grandchildren, Hannah and Gavin Weber. Mr. Pritchard also is survived by two sisters, Mary Persing of Dempseytown and Anna Mae Speer and her husband, Roscoe, of Dempseytown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Pritchard was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Pritchard and his wife, Joyce; a son-in-law, Verle Zacherl; and a brother-in-law, Rexford Persing. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen Church in Oil City with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor at St. Stephen, presiding. Committal will follow at Brandon Cemetery with full military honors provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Seneca Volunteer Fire Department or the Cranberry Lions Club. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Getting it right - Debra S. Hoban Wescoat Debra S. Hoban Wescoat: Debra S. Hoban Wescoat, 52, of 13650 Newton Town Road, Titusville, died at 12:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at her home. She had fought a courageous battle against cancer for the past 2 1/2 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, with the Rev. Dennis Martin, chaplain at St. Vincent Health Center of Erie, officiating.

The Derrick, January 9, 2009: Josephine P. Bleakley, Hanover, N.H., longtime Venango County resident Margaret Evanek Colyvas, Walker Farm Road, Huey Martha Opal Whiting Comet, 11 Woodside Ave., Oil City Debra S. Hoban Wescoat, 13650 Newton Town Road, Titusville Getting it right - Edna M. Elder Josephine P. Bleakley, 96, a longtime Venango County resident, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Hanover, N.H., following a very brief illness. Born in August 1912, in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the Rev. George and Alice Pifer. The family returned to her parents' native Pennsylvania in the 1920s. She received a bachelor of arts in music from Susquehanna University and became a public school music teacher and then a caseworker for the Dept. of Public Assistance. Subsequently she received an M.S.W. from the University of Pittsburgh and worked for Travellers Aid Society in Pittsburgh. She was married in 1945 to Gale H. Walker, M.D., and they moved to Polk where Mrs. Bleakley lived until his death in 1958. She then worked at Children's Aid Society in Oil City. She was married in 1961 to R.R. Bleakley Jr. and the couple resided in Franklin until Mr. Bleakley's death in 1983. Mrs. Bleakley moved to Hanover, N.H., in 1989 to be close to her daughter and grandson. Mrs. Bleakley sat on the boards of the Franklin Hospital and the Venango County Mental Health Center. She was a member of Wednesday Club, the Venango County Historical Society and the Franklin Club. Her activities at St. John's Episcopal Church, her church home for 44 years, included the choir and St. Hilda's, St. Monica's, and Altar guilds. She also loved participating in the long-running Tuesday afternoon ecumenical Bible study group. After moving to Hanover, Mrs. Bleakley joined St. Thomas Episcopal Church and became active in its parish life. Mrs. Bleakley was an organist in her earlier years. She enjoyed attending organ recitals and savored the efforts of church organists and choirs. For many years, she filled her homes with piano music, often with her daughter stretched out on the floor under the piano. She was a skilled needleworker and shared both the results of her work and her time in teaching beginners. Mrs. Bleakley is survived by her daughter, Mary Crittendon; four stepsons, W. Scott Walker and Peter, Robert, and Steven Bleakley; and 11 grandchildren, Rollin Crittendon; Tyler, Morgan, and Brandon Walker; Jennifer, Sarah, Gregory, Steven Jr., and Aaron Bleakley; Kimberley Graham; and Jocelyn Gandhi, as well as great- and great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Bleakley is also survived by two sisters, Madeline Feist and Mary Littlefield. In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Bleakley was predeceased by her brother, George Pifer, her sisters, Mildred Synder, Ruth Boettger and Henrietta Van Vorst, and stepsons, Theodore Walker and R. R. Bleakley III. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hanover, N.H. Interment will be in Franklin in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 513 12th St., Franklin or Franklin Public Library, 421 12th St., Franklin or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9 W. Wheelock St., Hanover, N.H., 03755. Rand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hanover is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Evanek Colyvas, 92, of Walker Farm Road, Huey, formerly of Washington, DC., passed away at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at the Clarion Hospital following a short illness. There will be no viewing and a private family funeral service will be held Saturday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A complete obituary notice will appear in Saturday's Derrick. Martha Opal Whiting Comet, 100, of 11 Woodside Ave., Oil City, died at 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Oct. 18, 1908, in Cherrytree Township, she was a daughter of James Henry and Martha Anne Haun Whiting. Mrs. Comet was a graduate of Titusville High School. She worked after graduation at the John Barber Insurance Agency prior to working for United Natural Gas in Oil City. She was married Sept. 10, 1941, to John A. Comet, who survives. Mrs. Comet was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. She also belonged to the Monday Club, the Venango Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Belles Lettres Club, Wanango Country Club and the Franklin Club. She was a board member of the Girl Scouts of America and was responsible for naming Camp Singing Hills. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Comet is survived by two daughters, Susan Jane Friedman and her husband, Ronald, of Boalsburg and Linda Anne Koretz and her husband, Kenneth, of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren, Alison, Jonathan and Andrea Friedman and Andrew and Peter Koretz; a brother-in-law, Robert Eric Comet and his wife, Karen, of Suffolk, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Comet was preceded in death by five brothers, Forest Whiting, Herbert Whiting, Lawrence Whiting, Glenn Whiting and Ralph Whiting, and two sisters, Edith Baily and Mildred Nelson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron K. Myers, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Breedtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Grace United Methodist Church, 100 Central Ave, Oil City, 16301, or for a charity of one's choice. Debra S. Hoban Wescoat, 52, of 13650 Newton Town Road, Titusville, died at 12:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at her home. She had fought a courageous battle against cancer for the past two and a half years. Born July 16, 1956, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Rose Marie Butryn Hoban and the late Edward J. Hoban. She was married June 10, 1978, in St. Walburga Church in Titusville, to Robert Wescoat. She was a 1974 graduate of Townville High School and a 1978 graduate of Edinboro University, earning a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education. Mrs. Wescoat was last employed as a pharmacy tech with Wal-Mart. She was a former volunteer with the Lake Erie Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp., Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was gifted in many areas; she played trombone with the group Shades of Time in Townville. She was also a seamstress who enjoyed making wedding gowns, bride's maid dresses and clothes and wedding cakes. Mrs. Wescoat especially loved being a grandmother to her two grandsons. In addition to her mother and her husband, Mrs. Wescoat is survived by two children, Jennifer L. McCord of Titusville and Jeremy L. Wescoat and his wife, Amanda, of Pittsburgh; two grandsons, Trystan James McCord and Aiden Nicholas McCord of Titusville; four brothers, Mark Hoban and his wife, Helen, of Guys Mills, Mike Hoban and his wife, Sandy, of Pleasantville, Greg Hoban and his wife, Sherri, of Meadville and Dan Hoban of Union City; two sisters, Kathy Hoban and Diane Price and her husband, Mike, all of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington Street, Titusville. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Diamond Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, or to the Titusville Area Food Bank, 134 W. Central Ave., Titusville, 16354. Getting it right - Edna M. Elder Edna M. Elder, 98, 522 Elder Road, Sligo, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided for the past two years. Mrs. Elder was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Ada Murray, Ila Carberry, Mildred Miley, Myrna Myers and Mary Shontz, and five brothers, John Eshbaugh, Gerald Eshbaugh, Harry Eshbaugh, Gilbert Eshbaugh and Leslie Eshbaugh.

The Derrick, January 8, 2009: Clarence A. "Ike" Bell, Enterprise Road, Titusville Donald L. Crawford, Rockmart, Ga., formerly of Titusville Edna M. Elder, 522 Elder Road, Sligo Donald M. Raymond, 5 Mill St., Sandy Lake Getting it right - Ruth A. Davis Clarence A. "Ike" Bell, 86, of Enterprise Road, Titusville, died peacefully at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Titusville, where he had been a resident since April 21, 2008. Born Dec. 30, 1922, in Knox, he was a son of the late John and Alberta Bell. He attended Shippenville schools. Mr. Bell was married Sept. 15, 1945, in Shippenville, by Justice Mary Paige Hood to the former Lois Bellis, who survives. Mr. Bell was a veteran of World War II, having been inducted into the U.S. Army on Feb. 9, 1943, in New Cumberland. Mr. Bell served in North Africa and Italy with the 88th Blue Devil Infantry. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal with cluster, Bronze Star Medal, EAME Theatre Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Bell was honorably discharged Oct. 27, 1945, at Camp Gruber, Okla., with the rank of staff sergeant. He worked for his father-in-law, Herbert Bellis, and later for his brother-in-law, John Bellis, in the oil fields until his retirement. Mr. Bell enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bell is survived by one son, David Bell and his wife, Judy, of Titusville; one grandson, Craig Bell of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell was preceded in death by a son who died at birth; two sisters, Pearl and Ruth; and one brother, John. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc. 203 E. Main Street, Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Drake, pastor of Faith Community Church of Enterprise, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith Community Church, 743 Enterprise Road, Titusville, 16354; Golden Living Center, 81 N. Dillon Drive, Titusville; 16354; or to Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958, Attn: Shine Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund, 206 St. John St., Titusville, 16354. Donald L. Crawford, 78, of 2460 Eastern Ave., Rockmart, Ga., where he resided with his daughter, Marla Jean Crawford Hert, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Cobb County Memorial Hospital in Georgia after a long illness. Born Feb. 4, 1930, in Titusville, he was the son of Floyd H. and Elizabeth M. Crawford. Mr. Crawford was married April 19, 1969, in Franklin, to the former Nancy Runninger, who survives. He went to schools in Titusville Area School District. Mr. Crawford served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953, and he served in the Korean War. He was self-employed and was part owner of Crawford Sand and Gravel in Titusville. Mr. Crawford enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycles. He was a lifetime member of the Bruce Shorts VFW Post of Titusville. Mr. Crawford is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of Rockmart, Ga.; one daughter, Marla Jean Hert and her husband, Walter Hert Jr., of Rockmart, Ga.; three grandchildren, Ashley, Jesse and Marlana, all of whom he loved dearly; one sister, Marjorie Shaffer; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Floyd Crawford Jr.; and one niece, Carol Shaffer. A memorial service that will be announced at a later date will be held in Titusville at the convenience of the family. The Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home of Rockmart, Ga., is handling arrangements. Edna M. Elder, 98, 522 Elder Rd., Sligo, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided for the past two years. Born Sept. 6, 1910, in Sligo, she was a daughter of Clinton and Iva Snow Eshbaugh. Mrs. Elder was a 1928 graduate of Sligo High School. She was married Nov. 22, 1930, to Sam J. Elder who preceded her in death on March 15, 1985. Mrs. Elder was a homemaker. She was a member of the Curllsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed tanning, cooking and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Elder is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Sayers of Clarion and Joan Hughes and her husband, John, of Leechburg; two sons, the Rev. Jack E. Elder and his wife, Nada Lee, of Edinboro and Connell "Doc" Elder and his fiancé, Donna LaVan, of Sligo; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Pat Elder, of Rimersburg and a son-in-law, John Ochs, of Clarion. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Elder was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet K. Ochs, a son, William Elder, and a son-in-law, Brinton Sayers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at funeral home with the Rev. Kate Reitz, pastor of the Curllsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Curllsville United Methodist Church. Donald M. Raymond, 78, of 5 Mill St., Sandy Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 5:29 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at his home of natural causes. Born March 12, 1930, in Franklin, he was a son of Maurice P. and Sylvia L. Dilley Raymond. He was a 1949 graduate of Sandy Lake High School. Mr. Raymond was married April 14, 1954, to the former Marjorie A. Ackerman, who survives at home. In his early years Mr. Raymond worked as a meat cutter for Mowry & McKean Packing of Sandy Lake and delivered milk for the Vengold Dairy of Sandy Lake. He retired in 1992 as the owner/operator of Sandy Lake Mills where he spent 37 years. It is now owned and operated by son Brian as the fourth-generation proprietor. He was a member of the Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Raymond was very community oriented and enjoyed visiting with others. He was a longtime member of the Sandy Lake Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for outstanding service. He was a volunteer driver for Lakeview Area Meals on Wheels. Mr. Raymond was a 32nd degree member of Lake Lodge #434, F. & A.M. of Sandy Lake, Scottish Rites, New Castle Consistory and Zem Zem Shrine, Erie. He was a member of I.O.O.F. #573 of Sandy Lake. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching sporting events on television. In addition to his wife, Mr. Raymond is survived by a son, Brian J. Raymond and his companion, Lisa McGinnis, of Sandy Lake; two grandchildren, Susan R. Sheidy and her husband, Dion, of Brentwood, Tenn., and Adam A. Raymond and his wife, Stephanie, of Sandy Lake; four great-grandchildren, Lily and Luke Sheidy and Emmy and Addison Raymond; and two step-great-grandchildren, Madison and MacKenzie Sheidy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Raymond was preceded in death by a brother, Frances Raymond. Family and friends may call form 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, with a Masonic service at 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral and committal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, 3461 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake, with the Rev. Galen Joe MacDonald, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 185, Sandy Lake, 16145. The Scott A. Black Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Getting it right - Ruth A. Davis Ruth A. Davis, 82, formerly of 3 Kirkwood Ave., Oil City, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. Among Mrs. Davis' survivors was a great-granddaughter, Alyssa Rae Weaver.

Hi Bev, Bill Kahle is a great newphew of the Kahle in the obit. I am forwarding you his message to me. I am going to call his sister and mother and see what other info I can get. Perhaps you can make a connection with our Himes/Confer/Cyphert line. Mary from Oh but in sunny Florida > ************************* > From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> > Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:32 PM > Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] , The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > > Hi Bev., > > Would love o know more about yur Kahle connections. My son't bussiness > > partner is > > William Kahle from Clarion Co. He is about 41 years old. I talked to him > > once about > > his family and wrote some info down but have since lost it-probably in my > > stack of > > gen. stuff to do. He does have confers and Snmyders in his family as I > > recall. > > I told my son he is probably a distant cousin but haven't had a chance to > > prove it. > > Who were Anna Elizabeth Snyder's family? Only one I have is married to > > Boyd Stahlman > > and her birth and death are not same but in same time frame. > > I will try to get Bill Kahle's parents' names as well as his wife's > > family. Bill now > > lives in OHio. > > Mary in OH but her way to sunny FLA for the winter > > *************************** > > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:57:07 -0800, Beverly wrote > >> Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all the obits! > >> There is a William KAHLE mentioned as a brother to Donald D. KAYLE's > >> obituary listed below. Wondering if anyone knows if this is the same > >> William > >> that married Virginia M. FOWLER, daughter of Fred Newton FOWLER > >> (1888-1952) > >> and Anna Elizabeth SNYDER (1887-1961). They lived in Clarion County. I > >> have > >> much on the SNYDER line, but collect information on any connections. I am > >> always willing to share. > >> Happy New Year!.>> Bev in Calif. > ******************************** > >> From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:06 AM > >> Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > >> > >> > The Derrick, December 9, 2008: > Donald D. Kahle, 116 Kings Highway, > >> > Oil > >> > City > >> > >> > Donald D. Kahle, 81, of 116 Kings Highway, Oil City, died at 11:15 > >> > p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. > >> > > >> > Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Cranberry Township, he was a son of the late > >> > Ross and Florence Cyphert Kahle. > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle attended Cranberry area school. > >> > > >> > He retired from Oil Well Supply Division of U.S. Steel. > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. > >> > > >> > He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his dog "Smokey." > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle was married Nov. 1, 1952, to the former Doris I. Mays, who > >> > survives. > >> > > >> > In addition to his wife, Mr. Kahle is also survived by a son, Paul M. > >> > Wheeling of Seneca; a daughter, Dorothy Fink and her husband, Harold > >> > Thomas Fink, of Statesville, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann > >> > Wheeling of Oil City; five grandchildren, Harold Thomas Fink III and > >> > his wife, Wendy; Amy S. Ziegler and her husband, J.R.; Timothy S. Fink > >> > and his wife, Angela; Paula M. Wolbert and her husband, Rick; and > >> > Lynda J. Wheeling; four great-grandchildren, Keri Ann Swan, Michael > >> > Thomas Fink, Max Wolbert and Jayne L. Wolbert; a great-great-grandson, > >> > Brock Thomas Swan; and his beloved dog and pal, "Smokey." > >> > > >> > In addition to his parents, Mr. Kahle was preceded in death by three > >> > brothers, William Kahle, John Kahle and Rodney Kahle; and five > >> > sisters, Evelyn Gifford, Doris Wilson, Norma Winger, Mary Lou Sweeney > >> > and Anna Mae Cudzil. > >> > > >> > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison > >> > Funeral Home. > >> > > >> > Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > >> > the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, > >> > officiating. > >> > > >> > In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the > >> > Venango County Humane Society. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

The Derrick, January 7, 2009: Kathy D. Baker, 3830 State Route 208, Kennerdell Ruth A. Davis, formerly of 3 Kirkwood Ave., Oil City Raymond C. Jamison, 138 Jamison Road, Worth Township, Grove City Sheridan "Sherd" Kitchen, Sligo, Monroe Township, Clarion County Paul L. Lawrence, 110 High St., Oil City Gerald "Skip" Moyer Sr., Gray, Tenn., formerly of Franklin Frances Eileen Peterson, formerly of Worth Township, Mercer County Walter C. Slaugenhoup, 11273 Route 58, Sligo Debra Louis Yoder, Saegertown, native of Oil City Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum Getting it right - Barbara Ann Walther Kathy D. Baker, 55, of 3820 State Route 208, Kennerdell, died at 2:09 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at her residence of an illness she had suffered from since 2003. Born March 11, 1953, in Ellwood City, she was a daughter of Donald V. Burnett and Janet L. Chambers Burnett. She was married July 28, 1978, to Michael L. Baker, who survives. She was a 1971 Grove City High School graduate and was also a graduate of Edinboro University. Mrs. Baker was a senior program analyst for the Federal Investigative Services Division of Operation Personnel Management, where she had worked since 1977. She was a member of Hendersonville United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Baker is survived by two children, Chad M. Baker and Matthew Aaron Baker, both at home; her parents, Donald and Janet Burnett of Harrisville; two brothers, Ronald L. Burnett and his wife, Debbie, of Berkley, Mass., and Jay N. Burnett and his wife, Susan, of Rehoboth, Mass.; one niece, Katie Burnett; and four nephews, Braden, Ashton, Jeremy and Jonathon Burnett. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her grandparents and by one brother, Bob Burnett. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hendersonville United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. James Young, pastor of the church, officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Venango County, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin; or the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas, 75244. Ruth A. Davis, 82, formerly of 3 Kirkwood Ave., Oil City, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. Born Oct. 14, 1926, in Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Helen Fetzer Neely. She was married March 31, 1945, to Fred C. Davis, who preceded her in death on March 7, 1999. Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Oil City High School and has lived in the Oil City area all her life. She was a homemaker, but had worked as a pharmacy assistant with the Oil City Hospital and also in the kitchen at Clarion University's Venango Campus. She was Protestant in faith and enjoyed writing poetry, playing piano, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Davis is survived by two sons, Fred C. Davis Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Wesley K. Davis of Dalton, Ga.; a daughter, Sharilyn E. Weaver of Oil City; a sister, Mary McNellie and husband, Don, of Cherrytree; and three grandchildren, Leigh Ann Weaver of Virginia, Gregory T. Weaver of Oil City and Collin G.N. Davis of Phoenix, Ariz. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death be a sister, Ruby Neely and two brothers, Dick and Harold Neely. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave. in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home and will be conducted by Lt. Nanette Williams of the Oil City Salvation Army. Entombment will be in the Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Cranberry. Raymond C. Jamison, 91, of 138 Jamison Rd. (Worth Township), Grove City, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Born Jan. 26, 1917, in Worth Township, Mercer County, he was the son of Thomas Arthur Jamison and Sara Elizabeth Montgomery Jamison. He was married Oct. 1, 1937, to the former Louise W. Pettitt, who survives. He was a Grove City High School graduate, Class of 1934. Mr. Jamison was a self-employed dairy farmer for 47 years. He was a 60-year member of the Millbrook Grange, Mercer County Pomona Grange, Pennsylvania State Grange and the national Grange. Mr. Jamison was an elder, served as a trustee and he was a Sunday school teacher at Ebenezer Church. He served on the board of directors of Farm Bureau/Agway and he was a Worth Township supervisor. Mr. Jamison was also a member of the F and AM Lake Lodge No. 434 of Sandy Lake. In addition to his wife, Mr. Jamison is survived by three children, Celia Taylor of Grove City, Eric A. Jamison and his wife, Linda, of Poland, Ohio, and Robert Jamison and his wife, Mary, of Brisbane, Australia; a grandson, Wilbur J. Taylor and his wife, Rene Taylor; and two great-grandsons, Justin M. and Ethan N. Taylor. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jamison was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Ellsworth Jamison and an infant brother, Leroy, and a son-in-law, Louis Taylor. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 2226 Scrubgrass Rd., Grove City, with the Rev. Nicola Vitiello, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in the Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County. Memorial tributes may be made to Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 2226 Scrubgrass Road., Grove City, 16127. Sheridan "Sherd" Kitchen, 77, of Route 66, Sligo, Monroe Township, Clarion County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Feb. 2, 1931, in Westover, he was the son of William Archie and Asenth Beck Kitchen. He was married July 23, 1955, to Edith Gates, who survives. Mr. Kitchen worked for Chapmen Auto Salvage and later retired from C&K Coal Co. He enjoyed cutting wood, loved the outdoors and working outdoors, was a NASCAR racing fan and enjoyed motorcycles. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Bill Kitchen and his wife, Valerie, of Knox, Debra Roller and her husband, Chester, of Clintonville, Don Kitchen and his wife, Lori, of Miola, and Donna Wensel of Clarion; and one brother, Clair Kitchen and his wife, Greta, of Sligo. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, Michael Kitchen, Jason Kitchen, Kyle Kitchen, Kaleb Kitchen, Laura Maudlin, Debra Smith, Dan Murphy, Di Smith, Zac Roller, Chelsea Kitchen, Emily Kitchen, Sammy Wensel, Samantha Wensel, Stevie Wensel and Scott Wensel; two step-grandchildren, Chet Roller and Jenny Roller; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; extended family members Denny Murphy, Peg Gourley and Ted Wensel; and numerous nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Earl Kitchen, Merle Kitchen and Kenneth Kitchen; and three sisters, Helen Blake, Pearl Rainey and Audrey Bookwalter. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Donations and memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Paul L. Lawrence, 72, of 110 High St., Oil City, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 11, 1936, in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Frederick N. and Maye Whitman Lawrence. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1956. Mr. Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed breakfast with his friends and riding his motorcycle. On Feb. 16, 1974, he was married to the former Marianne Evans Vogus, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Cathy and Mark Patrick of Columbus, Ohio, Chris and Cornell Jones of North Carolina, Terry Lawrence of Oil City, Tina Lawrence of Circleville, Ohio, and Ray and Paula Lawrence of Chillicothe, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three step-children, Steve Vogus, Lori and Clark Harris and Jim Vogus, all of Oil City; five step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Norma and Don Shreve and Nola Dickinson, all of Oil City, Evelyn Kearney of Meadville, Nancy Weaver of West Virginia, and Judy and John Wilson of Texas; five brothers, Ray Lawrence of Franklin, Richard Lawrence and Ken and Darlie Lawrence, Bob and Darlene Lawrence and Earl and Penny Lawrence, all of Oil City; and his two best buddies, Teddy and Lacy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Tygert officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation or to the Venango County Humane Society. Gerald "Skip" Moyer Sr., 71, of Gray, Tenn., formerly of Franklin, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Moyer was a native of Franklin and had resided in the Gray area for the past three years. He was a loyal member of Gray United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and served as vice president of the United Methodist Men' s Association at the church. Mr. Moyer was a retiree of Joy Manufacturing and the Arnold Palmer Children's and Women's Hospital in Orlando, Fla. He had also worked at DaVita Inc. Laboratory in Deland, Fla. Mr. Moyer is survived by his wife, Bonna Moyer of Gray, Tenn.; one daughter, Lorri Moyer of Kissimmee, Fla.; two sons, Gerald Moyer of Gray, Tenn., and Barry Moyer and his wife, Elena, of Hernando, Miss.; one sister, Janet Coleman and her husband, Ralph, of Merritt Island, Fla.; one brother, Jay Moyer and his wife, Janet, of Leesburg, Fla.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Moyer was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Moyer and Della Moyer Fuller. The family received friends Sunday at Gray United Methodist Church, then funeral services were held with Pastor Ramon Torres and Pastor Jody Ihfe officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sunday for Mr. Moyer at Snyder's Memorial Gardens in Gray. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gray United Methodist Church. Snyder's Funeral Home, 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, Tenn., 37615, was in charge of arrangements. Frances Eileen Peterson, 86, formerly of Sandy Lake-Grove City Road, Worth Township, Mercer County, passed away at 5:23 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, after a period of failing health. She was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Worth Township to Floyd F. and Jessie W. Buckley Kilgore. Mrs. Peterson graduated from the former Sandy Lake High School in 1940 and from Slippery Rock State Teachers College in 1944 with a degree in education. She retired from Lakeview School District as an elementary teacher in 1985. She was an active member of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school. Mrs. Peterson was devoted to her family and her faith throughout her life, and she cherished her sisters and friends. She married Harry R. Peterson on Sept. 30, 1944, and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1973. Mrs. Peterson is survived by one daughter, Harleen Thomas and her husband, Ric, of Sandy Lake; and four sons, Floyd Peterson and his wife, Karen, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Bruce Peterson and his wife, Cheryl, of Greenville, N.C., Scott Peterson and his wife, Shelly, of Sandy Lake, and Jeff Peterson and his wife, Robin, of Apoka, Fla. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and twin sisters Joan Kilgore of Grove City and Mrs. Orville (Jean) Gadsby of Stoneboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Shawn M. Cossin, pastor of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery, Worth Township. Memorial contributions can be made to Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 275, Sandy Lake, 16145. Walter C. Slaugenhoup, 95, of 11273 Route 58, Sligo, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born May 21, 1913, in Licking Township, where he was a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Edward and Lula Shindledecker Slaugenhoup. Mr. Slaugenhoup was a 1931 graduate of Sligo High School. He was married July 22, 1937, in Ripley, N.Y., to the former Mary Smith, who preceded him death Dec. 4, 2000. Mr. Slaugenhoup was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and served from 1942-1945. He was stationed in Dutch Harbor, Ala., the Philippines and East Port, Maine, during World War II. He received a bachelor's degree from Clarion State Teachers College, working as a school teacher for 42 years until retiring in 1978. He started his teaching career in one-room schools in Kissinger Mills, Monarch, Regal and Rock School in Turniphole. He then taught social studies at Sligo High School, the Rimersburg Annex and Union High School before retiring from teaching in the elementary school at Keystone School District. Mr. Slaugenhoup was a member of Sligo Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was also a charter member of the former Murphy Grange, where he held all the offices over the years. In addition, he was a member of the former Sligo Saddle Club and belonged to Shearer-Shick American Legion Post 454 in Rimersburg. In the past, Mr. Slaugenhoup served on the board of directors for the Southern Clarion County Volunteer Ambulance Service. He is survived by two sons, Paul Slaugenhoup and his wife, Sharon, of Parker, and Ray Slaugenhoup and his wife, Karen, of Kittery, Maine; one daughter, Jean McCafferty of Magnolia, Mass.; and seven grandchildren, Garret Slaugenhoup of Anchorage, Ala., Molly Slaugenhoup of Baltimore, Md., David Slaugenhoup of Bristol, Kaitlyn and Jilian McCafferty of Boston, Mass., Abbey Slaugenhoup LaRose of South Portland, Maine, and Robert Slaugenhoup of South Berwick, Maine. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Slaugenhoup was preceded in death by six brothers, Reed, Harry, Frank, Ben, Glenn and Boyd. There will be no visitation, and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association in Knox or the American Cancer Society. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Debra Louise Yoder, 55, of 364 Ross Drive, Saegertown, an Oil City native who was a longtime employee of the postal service, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Meadville Medical Center. She was born Nov. 2, 1953, in Oil City, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Veloudis) Hanel. She and Harry W. Yoder were married Oct. 13, 1979, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2006. Mrs. Yoder was an active member of Saegertown United Methodist Church, where she had served on the administrative board as well as chairman of the Worship Committee for three years. She retired in 2005 as the postmaster at the Saegertown post office, where she had been employed for 22 years. She also served as the postmaster of the Utica post office from 1979 until 1983. She began her 30-year postal career in 1975 as a distribution clerk for the Oil City post office. A 1971 graduate of Cranberry High School, Debra went on to further her education by graduating from Slippery Rock College in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. No matter where she lived, she was active in the community. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Stoneboro Chapter 110; the National Association of Post Masters of the U.S. (NAPUS); an officer in the Postal Clerks Union while working in Oil City; chaplain of the Kappa Delta Social Sorority; a member of BPO Elks Lodge 219 of Meadville; a member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, also serving as treasurer of the fire department; a member of Saegertown Women's Improvement Club, serving as treasurer for five years; and an active member of French Creek Valley Ducks Unlimited, also serving on the Banquet Committee. Debra also volunteered as a Tiger Cub coach, served as treasurer of Pack 254 and was awarded the Cub Scouter of the Year Award. She was a former member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. She is survived by a son, Dustin M. Yoder of Saegertown, two grandchildren Ryan Yoder and Zachary Yoder; and a brother, David Weiford and his wife, Ruth, of Pittsburgh. In addition to her husband of 26 years, Harry, and her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Harry E. Weiford, and a nephew, William Weiford. Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., formerly known as Hunter Funeral Home, at 330 Broad St., Saegertown. BPO Elks Lodge 219 will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Saegertown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Custer, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Saegertown Cemetery, Hayfield Township, Crawford County. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave., PO Box 689, Saegertown, 16433, or to Meadville Elks Lodge 219, 15438 State Hwy 86, Meadville, 16335. Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum The survivors of Lillian I. Guntrum, 71, of Rimersburg, who died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, include 17 step-great-grandchildren. Among those who preceded her in death was a son, Brade Clinton Guntrum. Getting it right - Barbara Ann Walther Barbara Ann Walther, 60, of Tyrone, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in her home. Among her survivors are her mother-in-law, Mrs. Sue Walther of Oil City, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Walther Moser and her husband, Tom, of Wilmington, N.C.

The Derrick, January 6, 2009: Frederick A. Baker, Bradford, native of Franklin Velma Lee Harkless, East Street, Callensburg Wanda K. Krensavage, formerly of Oil City and Sugar Valley Lodge Frances M. Latchaw, Cambridge Springs, native of Oil City Walter W. Longenecker, West Chester and Venango County Donna L. Owen, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin Barbara Ann Walther, Tyrone Getting it right - Ruth M. Coffey Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum Getting it right - Daniel J. Hannah Getting it right - Edward B. Servey Frederick A. Baker, 57, of 2 Bushnell St., Bradford, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at his residence. Born Oct. 14, 1951, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Joseph Baker and Molly Covert Peterson of Bradford, who survives. Mr. Baker was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Penn State University for forestry and then Venango County Tech School, graduating in 1984 as a licensed practical nurse. He had been employed at Polk State Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of the Moose Lodges in Bradford and Franklin. In addition to his mother, Mr. Baker is survived by three daughters, Stefanie Stover and her husband, Bryan, of Winchester, Va., Danielle Logue and her fiancé, Roy Barclay, of Franklin and Alyssa Daw and her husband, Jesse, of Hagerstown, Md.; two grandchildren, Astrid Logue and Taylor Stover; and his former wife, Georgette Clark. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Ave., Bradford, at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Max Miller, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Memorials if desired may be made to the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses. Velma Lee Harkless, 71, of East Street, Callensburg, passed away at 11:18 a..m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, of natural causes shortly after her arrival at the Clarion Hospital emergency room. She was known by her family as "Granny Hotwheels", and she enjoyed being with family and friends. Born May 5, 1937, in Perryville, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Millard Fair and Anna Kriebel Fair. She was of the Baptist faith, and she was a homemaker. Ms. Harkless is survived by her husband, Roger Adams, of Callensburg. She is also survived by two daughters, Anna Marlene Whitling of Knox and Pearl Pastilock of Shippenville; two sons, Franklin C. Neely of Rimersburg and Alfred J. Neely and his wife, Shylo, of Sterling, Ohio; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. Harkless was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles H. Neely and Jack Harkless; a brother, Roy A. Fair; and an infant sister, Louella Fair. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary L. Guntrum, pastor of Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home or to the family. Wanda K. Krensavage, 87, formerly of Oil City and Sugar Valley Lodge, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin. Born Dec. 8, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Fyk Klos. She attended Oil City High School. Mrs. Krensavage was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. She married John J. "Beef" Krensavage Sr. at St. Joseph Church in Oil City. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Krensavage worked for many years at Loblaws and at the Shoe Factory in Reno. She volunteered for many years in the cafeteria at St. Stephen School in Oil City. Mrs. Krensavage is survived by one son, John Krensavage and his wife, Missy, of Oil City; two grandchildren, Sarah M. Coyne and her husband, Mark, of Twinsburg, Ohio, and Ryan Patrick Krensavage of Pittsburgh; one great-granddaughter, Ella Rose Coyne of Twinsburg, Ohio; one sister, Cecelia Hagan of Cincinnati; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Krensavage was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Klos and Walter Klos. Their will be no public viewing or visitation, and private funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor at St. Stephen School, will preside. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery Memorials may be made to Sugar Valley Lodge. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Frances M. Latchaw, 92, a resident of Golden Living Center in Cambridge Springs, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at the Golden Living Center. Born July 3, 1916, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Anderson and Mabel Troup Cotton. Mrs. Latchaw had worked as an in-home caregiver at one time. She was married to Daniel V. Latchaw Sr., who preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Latchaw is survived by three daughters, Judy Latchaw of Pittsburgh, Joan Rhoades of Cochranton and Denise Carroll of Erie; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a half brother, Ralph Cotton of Cranberry; and a half sister, Viola Etzel of Kane. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel V. Latchaw Jr., an infant daughter, Patricia Latchaw, and a brother, James Cotton. There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St, Oil City, is handling arrangements. Walter W. Longenecker, 80, of West Chester, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in West Chester of cancer. Mr. Longenecker attended Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin. He loved singing and teaching, and could often be seen building and renovating properties throughout the Venango County area. Among his survivors are his wife, Kathryn Kunkel Longenecker, whom he married March 30, 1974. Mrs. Kunkel, a resident of West Chester, is formerly of Franklin. Donna L. Owen, 63, of 103 North 13th St., Franklin, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at UPMC Northwest. Born Aug. 24, 1945, in Franklin, she was the daughter of William L. Mott Jr. and Marguerite W. Sutley. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and Orra Jean Beauty School. She was married Aug. 29, 1964, to Donald Owen, who survives. Mrs. Owen was employed as the receptionist for Dr. Peter Thompson. She was a member of the "Welcome Wagon" and various card clubs. Mrs. Owen was very supportive while at The Caring Place in Franklin, where she spent a number of years dealing with the complications of multiple sclerosis. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards and golfing, and she spent much of her time doing embroidery work. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Owen is survived by three children, Jeff William Owen of Franklin, Tereasa Dawn Dickson and her husband, Brent, of Franklin, and Shannon Jean Barefoot and her husband, Scott, of Sarasota, Fla.; three grandchildren, Darien Zuchelli of Sarasota, Fla., Zachary Dickson of Franklin and Eli Dickson of Franklin; three step-grandchildren, Tianna Lyle of Sarasota, Fla., Lafawn Barefoot of Pittsburgh and Cerria Barefoot of Franklin; and one step-great-grandchild, Ava Lyle of Sarasota, Fla. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Debbie DeGood of Newport News, Va. and Karen Latta and her husband, Robert, of New Wilmington; two brothers-in-law, David Hogue of Franklin Park, N.J., and Arnold Bish and his wife, Janet, of Franklin; three nieces, Melissa Bohof, April Lloyd and Kate Kiggens; and four nephews, Emery Bish, Michael Bish, Chris Latta and Kurt Latta. Mrs. Owen was preceded in death by her parents, her maternal and paternal grandparents and a sister-in-law, Patsy Bish. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Caring Place with the Rev. Rob Guy of Barkeyville Church of God officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Caring Place (The Loving Fund). Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Barbara Ann Walther, 60, of rural Tyrone, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at her home. Born Jan. 6, 1948, in Malad, Idaho, she was a daughter of the late Owen M. and Ann Wood Harwood. She married Tom Walther, who survives. Mrs. Walther was a 1966 graduate of Malad High School. She worked at Mount Nittany Medical Center in patient accounts with 35 years of service. She was active with her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in State College. She served as a Sunday School teacher there. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Walther is survived by three sons, Troy J. McCurdy and his wife, Stacy, of Howard, Kirk I. McCurdy and his companion, Sandra, of Stockton, Calif., and Bradley Owen McCurdy and his wife, Anne, of Port Hueneme, Calif.; a brother, Randy O. Harwood and his wife, Jesse, of Payson, Utah; and a step-son, Hank Walther and his wife, Anne, of Arlington, Va. She was also survived by five grandchildren, Garrett McCurdy, Mitchell McCurdy, Logan McCurdy, Madlyn McCurdy and Courtney McCurdy; and one step-grandson, Tyson Walther. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Walther's funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Bishop David J. Huff officiating. Private Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City. Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 842 Whitehall Road, State College, 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Getting it right - Ruth M. Coffey Ruth M. Coffey, 82, of 1288 Belmar Road, Franklin, died at 1:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at UPMC in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Coffey is survived by her mother, Eleanor L. Phenicie. Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum Lillian I. Guntrum, 71, of Lillian Lane, Rimersburg, Toby Township, Clarion County, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning following a brief illness. Getting it right - Daniel J. Hannah Daniel J. Hannah, 50, of Cypress, Texas, formerly of Shippenville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. His survivors include a son, Shaun Hannah and his wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Ava; another son, Cory Kahle; two stepdaughters, Natalie Fawcett and Laura O'Quin and her husband, Christopher; his mother, Anna Hannah of Shippenville; a brother, Randy Hannah of Clarion; three sisters, Janet Mercer of Seneca, Carol Kapp of Tampa, Fla., and Nancy Wall of Houston, Pa.; special cousins Kerry Kifer of Shippenville and Kathy Goyer and Karen Norrid of Houston, Texas; and numerous friends, the best neighbors and Naval Unit 1BU-15. Getting it right - Edward B. Servey Edward B. Servey, 80, of Reidsburg, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. He is survived by five siblings, Jane Smathers of Limestone, Jessie Hartzell of Knox, LuLu Belle Dodd of Bruin, Edna Rhinehuls of Grove City and George Servey of Shippenville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion.

The Derrick, January 5, 2009: Ruth M. Coffey, Belmar Road, Franklin Velma Lee Harkless, Callensburg Ruth Norman McCauley, Canton, Ohio, formerly of Shippenville Sally Duffy Megeath, Franklin Thomas W. Oelkrue, Henry's Bend, Oil City Freda Marie Reese, Mercer, formerly of Old Route 8, Polk James E. Schrecengost, Marienville Edward B. Servey, Reidsburg Alice B. Vicha, Peachtree City, Ga., formerly of Highland Heights Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum Ruth M. Coffey, 82, of 1288 Belmar Road, Franklin, died at 1:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at UPMC in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 24, 1926, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Clarence George Ritchey and Eleanor L. Phenicie. She was married May 10, 1946, to Eugene S. Coffey, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Coffey worked from 1947 to 1966 as a secretary at Joy Manufacturing, until retiring after 19 years of service. She was a member of the Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle, enjoyed attending church and camp meetings and liked reading the Bible. She also enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and traveling. She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Reed of Franklin; two grandchildren, Aleta Shultz and husband, Joseph, of Taiwan and Paul Edward Reed Jr. and wife, Jen, of Danville, Ky.; and seven sisters, Nancy Ditzenberger of Franklin, Doris Ducasse of Stockton, Calif., Jean Keith and husband, Virgil, of Franklin, Betty Gordon of Franklin, Patricia Willyoung and husband, Lawrence, of Franklin, Janet Wilson and husband, Ken, of Volcano, Calif. and Mary Jane Crawley of Franklin. She is also survived by four brothers, Wayne Ritchey and wife, Billie Lee, of Cooperstown, Merle Ritchey and wife, Anna, of Franklin, Fredrick Ritchey of Meadville and Paul Ritchey and wife, June, of Dayton, Ohio; and five great-grandchildren, Keegan, Dugan and Zoe Reed of Danville, Ky. and Kelly and Jason Beers of Danville, Ky. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle with the Rev. Mark Fultz, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be held in the Graham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle, Main Street, Cooperstown, 16317. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Velma Lee Harkless, 71, of East Street, Callensburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, of natural causes in the Clarion Hospital emergency room, shortly after her arrival at 11:18 a.m. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary L. Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of The Derrick. Ruth Norman McCauley, 84, formerly of Shippenville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Canton, Ohio, where she had been living since May 2007. Born Nov. 27, 1924, in Geneva, N.Y., she was a daughter of Joseph and Zaynie Norman. She was married May 18, 1947, to William Andrew McCauley, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1990. Mrs. McCauley was awarded a bachelor's degree in education from the State University of New York College in Geneseo in June 1946. She taught elementary school in New York and had been co-director of the Community Pre-School in Clarion. She served on the Clarion Free Library board of directors and was a member of the American Association of University Women. Mrs. McCauley enjoyed travel, playing bridge and solving crossword puzzles. She also loved to entertain and was happiest when spending time with family and friends. She is survived by a son and his wife, Thomas McCauley and Belinda Massaro of Reston, Va.; two daughters, Janet McCauley Herrick and husband, James, of Massillon, Ohio and Barbara McCauley Hankins and husband, William, of Franklin; a brother, Abraham Norman of Elmira, N.Y.; and two sisters, Helen Close of Big Flats, N.Y. and Martha Rashid of Bethesda, Md. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Sara Snyder of Pittsburgh, Jennifer Herrick of Rockville, Md., Gregory Herrick of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Andrew McCauley of Reston, Va. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Elias; two brothers, Joseph Norman and George Norman; and an infant granddaughter, Amy Hankins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St in Clarion. Funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. The family suggests contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association, PO Box 668 Knox, 16232. Online memorials may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Sally Duffy Megeath, 68, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Hospice of the Valley in Ohio. She died of lung cancer after giving, in her own words, "a good Irish fight." Born Sept. 29, 1940, in New Haven, Conn., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Duffy. She was raised by the late John and Olga Kenny. Mrs. Megeath was married Oct. 16, 1965, to James C. Megeath, who preceded her in death in 1996. Together they lived in Hingham, Mass., Bloomfield, Conn. and for the past 32 years, in Franklin. She was a 1958 graduate of Meriden High School in Connecticut and attended Central State College. Mrs. Megeath spent most of the past 35 years working as a travel agent and was previously employed by several travel agencies. She most recently operated her own independent business, Sally Travel. She often said that she loved having the opportunity to travel the world and to help others do the same. Mrs. Megeath lived an active life in Franklin. She volunteered with many organizations and events, including the YMCA, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barrow-Civic Theatre, the Franklin Gardeners Association, The Franklin Club and Applefest. She introduced and organized the annual "Taste of Franklin" event that has enjoyed continued success for the past 14 years. Until recently, she served as the social director of the Business Network Professionals, which greatly benefited from her creative ideas and fun-loving spirit. Most notably, Mrs. Megeath was designated Franklin's Woman of the Year in 2005, an accomplishment she proudly remembered as a culmination of her hard work and love for the town of Franklin. She is survived by two children, Jamie Jamison and husband, Dr. James Jamison, of Canfield, Ohio and Michael Megeath of Washington, D.C.; three grandchildren, Matthew Jamison, Elise Jamison and Kellyn Jamison; a sister, Janice Gilbert of Stuart, Fla.; two nieces; a nephew; seven great-nieces and nephews; and one anticipated great-great-nephew. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Huff Chapel in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin. The family will hold a private internment immediately following services. Memorial gifts may be given in thanksgiving for the life of Sally D. Megeath to St. John's Episcopal Church of Franklin. Thomas W. Oelkrue, 68, of 114 Nagel Road, Henry's Bend, Oil City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at his home. Born June 24, 1940, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Willard (Babe) and Josephine C. (Jo) Sepko Oelkrue. A peacetime veteran of the United States Air Force, he served from Jan. 8, 1959, to Jan. 7, 1963, and was a member of the 6927th Alumni Group. He was a 1958 graduate of West Forest High School. Mr. Oelkrue worked as a pressman at Venango Newspapers for more than 35 years until he retired in 2002. He was a life member of the Graphic Communications International Union. He was a Catholic. Mr. Oelkrue belonged to the Fryburg Sportsman Club, PNA, VFW, Eagles and the Pulaski Club. A man with a passion for life, he was everyone's friend. His meticulous nature could be seen in the care he gave to his classic General Motors' cars, his home and the way he mowed his grass and trimmed the shrubs. He enjoyed the river and you might've seen him paddling his canoe or walking around the Bend in his sandals, cutoffs and muscle shirt. He is survived by two sons, Thomas and Jeffrey Oelkrue; a stepson, Darin Heller; a grandson, Dakota Oelkrue; and his former wife, Carolyn Oelkrue. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church, officiating. Internment will be held in the Calvary Cemetery and will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Henry's Bend Chapel, 1136 Henry's Bend Road, Oil City 16301. Online condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Freda Marie Reese, 80, of Mercer, formerly of Old Route 8, Polk, died Jan. 4, 2009, at the residence of her son in Mercer. Born May 9, 1928, in Boyers, she was a daughter of John Albert Norcross and Efie Jeanetta Christy. She was married to Fred Reese, who preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1981. Mrs. Reese worked as a custodian in the Franklin Area School District until she retired in 1991. She was a lifelong member of the Hebron Community Church in Victory Township, Venango County, and enjoyed needlepoint and puzzles. She is survived by four children, Nancy L. Smith and companion, Dean, of Oil City, David H. Reese and companion, Amy, of Mercer, Roy L. Reese and companion, Robin, of Mercer and Dora A. Weaver and husband, Tom, of Mercer; five step-children, Betty Ferrio and husband, Victor, of Iowa, Rose Reaminter and companion, Dave, of Oil City, Albert Reese and wife, Marjorie, of Warren, Donna Mae Gieble and husband, Harold, of Butler and Donald Reese and wife, Nellie, of Slippery Rock. She is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Miller and husband, Max, of Wesley and Linda Kerr of Sandy Lake; two brothers, Ronald Norcross of Centertown and James Henry Norcross and wife, Rhonda, of Slippery Rock; three step-sisters, Mary Jo Spamberger of Clintonville, Esther Spamberger of Oil City and Patty Bodine of Oil City; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Mary Williams; two brothers, Robert Norcross and Albert Dale Norcross; and a sister, Doretta Martin. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Barkeyville Cemetery in Venango County. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. James E. Schrecengost, 94, a lifelong resident of the Marienville area, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. He will be forever remembered by family and friends as a kind, gentle man with strong moral conviction and a family loyalty. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Born in 1914 at Roses, Forest County, he was the youngest of 13 children to Cyrus and Agnes Seigworth Schrecengost. He was married in 1941 to Alice Crum, who preceded him in death in 1992. Serving on the home front because of his occupation as a machinist during World War II, he always taught his family about service to his country and how it can be manifested in many ways. To that end, Mr. Schrecengost belonged to many social and civic groups, including the Marienville Area Civic Association, the Lions Club International, Forest County Sportsman Club and the NRA. He was past master of Olive Temple Lodge #557, Coudersport Consistory, Jefferson Royal Arch Chapter #225 and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Mr. Schrecengost became a well respected machinist and an avid sportsman and gunsmith, making many guns for family members over the years. He retired from Knox Glass in Marienville. He was also a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Dang Schrecengost of Altus, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. (Larry) Phyllis Boyd Schrecengost of Ypsilanti, Mich.; four loving grandchildren, Gary Schrecengost and wife, Kris, of Elm, Todd Schrecengost and wife, Deanna, of Belleville, Mich, Amy Turcich and husband, Bronco, of Williamstown, N.J. and Lisa and Alison Vickery of San Jose, Calif. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Elizabeth Hunt Schrecengost in 2006; a son, Larry Schrecengost in 2007; three sisters, Essie Schrecengost, Ruth Wolfgang and Madge Means; and four brothers, Art, Doyle, Frank and Clayton Schrecengost. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. A Masonic service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, followed by the Lions Club International. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Richter, pastor of the Marienville United Methodist Church, and retired minister Don Bloomster officiating. Interment will follow in North Forest Cemetery in Marienville. Edward B. Servey, 80, of Reidsburg, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at the Clarion Hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1928, he was a son of G. Frank Servey and Goldie Belle Henry Servey. He was married Oct. 13, 1958, to L. Leona Space, who survives. Mr. Servey was a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, serving in the 109th Engineers in Germany and France during the Korean War. He worked for Clarion Dry Cleaners for 23 years and later worked for Kiser Coal and C & K Coal Co. He was a member of the VFW, a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Clarion and also the American Legion. He is survived two daughters, Peggy Gourley and husband, Nobel (Punk), of Reidsburg and Anita Hinkle and husband, Jeff, of Emlenton; five sons, Tom Servey and friend, Cindy, of Sligo, Frank Servey and wife, Lynn, of Hughey, Mark Servey and wife, Liz, of Reidsburg, Bruce Servey and friend, Candy, of Clarion and Jack Servey and wife, Gretchen, of Clarion; and two stepsons, Dan Space and wife, Pam, of Shippenville and Sam Space of Mercer. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Gavin and Jennifer Servey, Dennis Smith, Angela Servey, Alex (Bubba) Cherico, Kelly Servey, Katelyn Servey, Russell Hinkel, Michael Kitchen and wife, Jessica, Laura Maudlin and husband, Paul, Jason Kitchen and friend, Courtney Gould, Debra Smith and husband, Mike, Matthew Space, Daniel Space and wife, Crystal, Justin Space, David Space and Brynn Space and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Meier Smith; a brother, Harry Servey; and a grandson, Billy Servey. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St in Clarion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Online memorials may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Alice B. (Andrews) Vicha, 76, a resident of Peachtree City, Ga., for the past 12 years, formerly of Highland Heights, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Peachtree. Born Aug. 19, 1932, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Merle and Agnes Frost Andrews. Mrs. Vicha, a homemaker, was a member of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Bichon Frise Club of America and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Her hobbies were showing and breeding dogs. Mrs. Vicha's family remembers her as a loving, caring, giving, generous and upbeat person with a good sense of humor. She is survived by two sons, Darrell A. and wife, Joyce, of Mentor, Ohio, and Kevin D. and wife, Kathrine, of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Susan K. of Cleveland, Ohio; a grandson, David A. McDonald; two sisters, Joan Annable of Peachtree City, Ga. and Nancy King of San Diego, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Vicha Sr.; a son, N. Charles Jr.; and three sisters, Alda Barnes, Ellen Rodgers and Marjorie Barker. Friends and family will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of South Euclid, Ohio, 4600 Mayfield Road (just east of Green Road). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum The family suggests contributions be made in Alice's memory to M.A.D.D. or Al Koran Shrine 1000 E. Edgerton Rd, Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147. Directions are available and online condolences can be made by visiting www.DeJohnFuneral.com. Getting it right - Lillian I. Guntrum Lillian I. Guntrum, 71, of Lillian Lane, Rimersburg, Toby Township, Clarion County, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning, following a brief illness. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Helen Shoup of West Freedom, Mrs. Norman Conner and husband, Carl, of New Bethlehem and Mrs. Ruth Messenger and husband, Jim, of Parker.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ethel_Fitzgerald_Stark Surnames: Swartzfager/ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4025.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Here is what I found in old records from 2000 from a Lori Linamen Holmlund speaking to a Jen Swartzfager. This is a quote " I have a book by Jean Houpt that details a few of the Clarion County Swartzfager branches. Jean has Kenneth listed as the son of Martin B. Swartsfager and Ida Best. Martin's parents are listed as Daniel H. Swartsfager, born 11-19-1853, died 5-3-1931, and Willimenia (Minnie) Detrich, born 1854 died 11-6-1938, buried in Phipps Cemetery, Ashland Twp., Clarion County. Daniel's parents are listed as Francis Swartsfager March 3, 25, 1813 in Germany, died 12-28-1888 in Pa and Jerusha (b. 10-5-1818 in Pa and died 4-5-1878 From my own reserch, I believe Jerusha's maiden name to be Huffman (based on Daniel H.'s death certificate). I believe Francis' father to be Charles based on census records." end of quote. I am related to, I think (Fancis's brother) Heinrich Swartzfager and Mary Ann Hess. 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, January 3, 2009: Lillian I. Guntrum, Lillian Lane, Rimersburg Daniel J. Hannah, Texas, formerly of Brookville Evelyn Lundberg Plyler, Brookville John A. Russell, Christie Hill Road, Plumer Norman E. "Sonny" Shaw, 2438 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin Sgt. Christopher J. Smith, College Street, Emlenton Margaret L. "Peggy" Stanley, Marble Getting it right - Andrew J. Futyma Lillian I. Guntrum, 71, of Lillian Lane, Rimersburg, Toby Township, Clarion County, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning following a brief illness. Born April 16, 1937, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel R. Weckerly and Dorothy E. Whitmore Weckerly. Mrs. Guntrum was affiliated with Carwick Wesleyan Church and had graduated from Parker High School, Class of 1955. She was married May 11, 1955, in Petrolia to Bruce Joseph Guntrum, who preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1973. Mrs. Guntrum enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the casinos at Salamanca, N.Y., Mountaineer and Wheeling Island. Mrs. Guntrum is survived by her second husband, Robert "Joe" Wilkinson of Rimersburg; five daughters, Karen Chapman and her husband, Daniel, of LaGrange, Ohio, Lori Myers and her husband, Dennis "Doc," of Rimersburg, Janet Daugherty and her husband, Robert "Doc," of Rimersburg, Vicki Kriebel and her husband, Patrick, of Rimersburg, and Kelly Mong and her husband, David, of Russell; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Phyllis Agnello of Knox and Mrs. Carole Guntrum of Rimersburg; two brothers, Joseph Weckerly and his wife, Mary, of Shippenville, and Samuel H. Weckerly and his wife, Peg, of Parker; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Shoup of West Freedom, Mrs. Norma Conner and her husband, Carl, of New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Ruth Messenger and her husband, Tim, of Parker; and two stepdaughters, Darlene Townsend and her husband, Mike, of Rimersburg, and Jamie Springer and her husband, Fred, of Sarver. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Guntrum was preceded in death by three sons, Randall Bruce Guntrum, Clinton Guntrum and Andrew Bruce Guntrum; one brother, Daryl Weckerly; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Callender; two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from noon until 2 p.m. Monday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary L. Guntrum, pastor of Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Daniel J. Hannah, 50, of Texas, formerly of Brookville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. Mr. Hannah was born Feb. 27, 1958, in Brookville. Mr. Hannah is survived by his loving wife, Genia Hannah; three children, Cory Kahle, Laura O'Quin and her husband, Christopher, and Shaun Hannah and his wife, Jessica; one granddaughter, Ava Natalie Fawcett; his mother, Anna Hannah; three sisters, one brother, numerous friends, the best neighbors and Naval Unit 1BV-15. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Klein Funeral Home, Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Tex. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery. Evelyn Lundberg Plyler, 94, a guest at Jefferson Manor and formerly of Gordon Way and White Street, Brookville, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Jefferson Manor. Born Dec. 27, 1914, in Lanes Mills, she was the daughter of Herman Lundberg and Hulda Johnson Lundberg. She was married May 11, 1936, in Brookville to John Bellis Plyler, who preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1953. Mrs. Plyler was a graduate of Brookville Area High School, Class of 1933. She was a member of Brookville Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years. Mrs. Plyler is survived by two daughters, Patricia Miller and her husband, George, of Brookville, and Paula Palmer and her husband, Paul, of Eagan, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Plyler Cook of Manassas, Va., and Ruth Inman Plyler of Franklin, N.C.; three grandchildren, Joni Lynn Kerr, George Jeffrey Miller and Jill Ann Zemba; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Plyler is the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Plyler was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas J. Parlette and the Rev. Maynard Grunstra officiating. Interment will be in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Brookville Presbyterian Church, Main and White Streets, Brookville, 15825. John A. Russell, 77, of Christie Hill Road (Plumer), Oil City, passed away peacefully at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in the home he built with his own hands. Mr Russell was born July 31, 1931, in Plumer, the son of the late John A Russell and Effie Haupt Russell. He graduated from Oil City High School and also attended Clarion State College. Mr. Russell was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from Nov. 20, 1952, to Nov. 19, 1954. He was a member of Plumer Presbyterian Church. Mr. Russell was married June 22, 1957, in Winchester, Va., where he eloped with the former Billie Waitz of Rynd Farm. She preceded him in death Nov. 18, 2002. Mr. Russell worked as a fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad for a number of years, then finished his career with 25 years of service at Cyclops, later Armco Steel, in Titusville. Mr. Russell and his wife traveled to Europe, Hawaii and the Bahamas with cousins Donna and Joe Goodman, now of Melbourne, Fla. He enjoyed boxing, auto racing and attending local softball games. He also enjoyed hunting with his son and Matt Sopher, traveling to Florida each winter, and dinners with his friend Carol McClellan of Rouseville. Most of all he loved the time he had with his granddaughter Emily. He was an independent, self-reliant man with a touch of stubbornness who enjoyed doing projects for family and friends. Mr. Russell is survived by a daughter, Cindy Russell and her husband, Dave Hunt, of Hollywood, Fla.; a son, John and his wife, Angelique, of Plumer; and a granddaughter, Emily, of Plumer. He is also survived by two sisters, June Pearson of Plumer and Joyce Matha of Indian Lake; and three nieces, Dawn Matha Addelman, Kim Pearson and Lisa Pearson Ratliff. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Russell was preceded in death by an infant sister and a nephew, Brad Matha. The family will share memories and celebrate his life at an open house at his home from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Private committal services will be held in Plumer Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests people do something kind for a neighbor or someone less fortunate in Mr. Russell's memory. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354. The Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Norman E. "Sonny" Shaw, 70, of 2438 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Jan. 25, 1938, in Scrubgrass Township, he was the son of Norman C. Shaw and Francis Evelyn Keith. Mr. Shaw was employed as a machinist for CPT from 1964 to 1980, he was employed at Hodge Foundry Inc. from Aug. 1, 1988, to Aug. 1, 2003, and he also worked at Franklin Cemetery. He was married Dec. 8, 1957, to the former Barbara T. Harry, who survives. Mr. Shaw was a veteran of the U.S. Army during peacetime. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and country music. In addition to his wife, Mr. Shaw is survived by six sisters, Elsie Redmound and her husband, Walter, of Transfer, Mary Whitman of Franklin, June Carter of Franklin, Dorothy Frantz and her husband, Samuel, of Franklin, Agnes Johns and her husband, Larry, of Franklin, and Tammy Shaw of Polk. He is also survived by three brothers, John Shaw and his wife, Sharon, of Franklin, Barry Shaw of Franklin and Thomas Shaw of Polk; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his father on April 2, 1987; his mother on April 12, 2002; two brothers, Joseph Shaw and Roy Shaw; and one sister, Roberta Shaw. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Cemetery. Interment will also be at Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Arrangements are being handled by the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. of Franklin. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Sgt. Christopher J. Smith, 25, of College Street, Emlenton, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following an extended illness of 18 months. Born July 25, 1983, in DuBois, Clearfield County, he was a son of Allen T. and Nancy A. Trimble Smith. He was a 2002 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District in Foxburg. Mr. Smith was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island, Beaufort, S.C., for boot camp. He was then deployed to Iraq for a tour of duty, and following his return he was stationed at Camp LeJuene-Jacksonville, N.C., until his honorable discharge. He was employed at Courson Racing Engines in Emlenton. Mr. Smith was affiliated with Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and his Black Lab "Hank." He also enjoyed eating wings from Quaker Steak & Lube and especially all his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Michael (Wendy L.) Stohon of Price, Utah, Mrs. Terry (Judy A) Pierce of Rossiter and Mrs. Walley (Barbara A) McCall of Grove City. He is also survived by a brother, Allen Smith Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Saegertown; his paternal grandmother, Marguerite Smith of Glen Campbell, Pa.; his maternal grandparents, Norman and Norma Trimble of Glen Campbell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Bright, pastor of Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Emlenton Cemetery, where the Veterans Honor Guard of Franklin will conduct a service and present the flag to Mr. Smith's family. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 1251 Waterfront Place Floor 5, Pittsburgh, 15222-4209; or by visiting the Children's Hospital Web site at www.grivetochildrens.org. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. Margaret L. "Peggy" Stanley, 90, of Marble, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Born June 23, 1918, she was a daughter to the late John and Martha Black Tingley. Mrs. Stanley graduated in 1937 from Farmington High School in Leeper. Following graduation, she worked at the Cook Forest Inn to earn money to attend Hoff Business College in Warren. While attending college, she worked at the YWCA for room and board. After passing the civil service exam, she moved to Washington D.C., and worked at the Pentagon. Mrs. Stanley met her husband, George Stanley, at a USO dance at Fort Belvoir, Va. They were married April 16, 1947, in St. Mathew Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and moved to the Panama Canal Zone. After working for 25 years as a civilian for the U.S. Army, Mrs. Stanley retired from the judge advocate general's office in the Chief of Claims Division. Mrs. Stanley and her husband returned to Pennsylvania and have enjoyed their retirement years at their home in Marble. Mrs. Stanley enjoyed watching the New York Yankees with her husband, spending time with her family, working in her yard and baking. Mrs. Stanley is survived by three children, George Stanley and his wife, Marie, of Fresno, Calif., John Stanley and his wife, Lynn, of Meridian, Idaho, and Marty Collett and her husband, Bob, of Lucinda; nine grandchildren, Justin and Jessica Stanley, Kimberly, Heather, Holly and Shanelle Stanley, Kelly Heart and her husband, Bill, Christy Sample and her husband, Jason, and Katie Collett; and 12 great-grandchildren, with Blake and Brooke Hart and Brayden and Riley Sample living locally. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by one brother, Francis Tingley; and one sister, Harriet Nick. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Michael Church in Fryburg with the Rev. David Poulson, St. Michael pastor, presiding. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Crown following the funeral Mass. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Getting it right - Andrew J. Futyma Andrew J. Futyma, 88, of 350 Park Ave., Oil City, died at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. In addition to his wife, Helen Andres, he is survived by two brothers-in-law, Gerald Mullen of Valinda, Calif., and Bob Andres of Oil City.

The Derrick, January 2, 2009: Margaret A. Courson, Rimersburg Richard A. "Dick" Croy, Pine Township Nancy J. Dunkle, Oil City Eleanora Moon Emrick, Seneca Andrew J. Futyma, Oil City Rita G. Haylett, Meadville Martha M. "Mike" Mong, Titusville Geraldine B. Prichard, Franklin Gloria R. Shick, Mayport Sgt. Christopher J. Smith, Emlenton John H. Weaver Sr., Ninevah Margaret A. Courson, 84, of 81 School Road, Rimersburg, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at her home. Born March 17, 1924, in Vandergrift, she was a daughter of James Orion and Emma Bigley Ramsey. She was married on June 19, 1940, to Paul L. Courson, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1979. Mrs. Courson was a homemaker and in the past worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. She also worked for the Davis Cookie Company in Rimersburg. She was a former member of the Associated Presbyterian Church in Rimersburg and currently attended Carwick Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Courson loved spending time with her family and friends, playing yahtzee, sewing, crocheting, and also painting. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Hornberger and husband, Tom, of Templeton; three sons, Harold Courson of Aurora, Ohio, Larry Courson and wife, Patti, of Kent, Ohio and Carl Courson of Crestline, Ohio; and a son-in-law, Robert Derrit of Mantua, Ohio. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Marie Ramsey of Worthington and Thelma "Joetta" McNaughton of Erie; a brother, Lloyd Grier Ramsey of Tacoma, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Ellen Derrit in 2004; a grandson, Derek Courson; two sisters, Vida Ripple and an infant sister, Roletta Courson; and five brothers, James, Orion Irvin, Harry, Lanny and Johnnie Ramsey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg with the Rev. Garry Guntrum, pastor of Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Richard A. "Dick" Croy, 67, of 489 George Junior Rd., Pine Township, a resident of Grove City for the past 21 years, died at 11:37 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at his home, following a year and a half illness. Born June 30, 1941, in Marion Township, Butler County, he was a son of Harry Bishop Croy and Lillian McFarland Croy. After graduating from Moniteau High School, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era from 1961 to 1963. He was married April 18, 1964, to Marie Cooke. He worked as an assembler for General Electric Corporation in Grove City, retiring after 28 years of service from 1973 to 2001. He was formerly employed by Cooper Energy Services in Grove City from 1964 to 1973. He enjoyed yard work, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Protestant faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Lynne Barr and husband, Gregory, of Slippery Rock and Michele Lee Brunson and husband, Jim, of Grove City; six grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Brunson, Benjamen and Nathan Popejoy and Brandon and Jason Barr; and four sisters, Ruby Taylor of Sharon, Garnett Hedglin and husband, Robert, of Grove City, Edith Sims of Slippery Rock and Zelma Heckman of Pique, Kan. He is also survived by two brothers, Harry Croy and wife, Freda, of Harrisville and Merle Croy and wife, Barbara, of Virginia Beach, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Genie Croy and a sister, Helen Kilmer. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry West, pastor of the Harrisville Branch Church in Harrisville, officiating. Burial will be in the Crestview Memorial Park in Grove City Nancy J. Dunkle, 66, of 1366 State Route 157, Oil City, died at 12:20 am Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Golden LivingCenter near Shippenville. Born Dec. 4, 1942, in Fryburg, she was a daughter of the late John H. Bigley Sr. and Freda Mae Martin Bigley. She was married Nov. 10, 1962, to Edward C. Dunkle, who preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2004. Mrs. Dunkle enjoyed cooking, punch embroidery, drawing, crafts, fishing, hunting, auctions and flea markets, yard sales, collecting cookbooks and loved being with her family. Surviving are three children, James E. Dunkle and Mary DeLoe of Oil City, Beverly K. Dunkle of Oil City, and Kenneth E. Dunkle and wife, Gena, of Knox; five grandchildren, Amanda J. and Lisa M. Dunkle of Oil City, James R. Dunkle of Oil City and Devin J. Dunkle and Kayla R. Dunkle of Knox; and a great-granddaughter, Hailie E. Crowe of Oil City. Also surviving is a brother, Fred Bigley and wife, Debbie, of Franklin; a sister, Laura Beichner; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John H. Bigley Jr. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon in the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Ellis officiating. Interment will be in the Heckathorn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dunkle family, 1366 State Route 157, Oil City, 16301. Eleanora Moon Emrick, 87, of Seneca, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Golden LivingCenter in Oil City. Born March 21, 1921, in Monarch Park, she was a daughter of the late Frank Charles and May Carroll Moon. She was married March 4, 1941, to Robert E. Emrick, who preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2003. Mrs. Emrick worked as a bookkeeper and payroll clerk for Lug & Tug Construction and Supply, which was originally owned and operated by her husband and her brother, Dick Moon. She was a member of the Eastern Star and also the A.K. Shees. During her retirement years she enjoyed walking, playing cards and spoiling her cocker spaniel, Clancy. Surviving are a son, Jerry Emrick and wife, Toni, of Franklin; two daughters, Toni Kresinski and husband, Ted, of Oil City and Judy Dykins and husband, Hugh (Butch), of Seneca; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Burl (Sherry Metzinger) Emrick of Seneca. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, Boddy Gene Cauvel, Tammy Botts, Wendy Dameron, Adam Emrick, Angela Tarr, Melanie Evans, Matthew Dykins, Robert Scott Emrick, Alexis Shingledecker, Kristofer Kresinski, and Kevin Kresinski and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Burl E. "Butch" Emrick; a daughter, Barbara E. Cauvel; and a brother, Richard B. Moon. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Second Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Howard Gaston and the Rev. Daniel Kresinski, officiating. Interment will be in Bredinsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Research Association, the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice. Andrew J. Futyma, 88, of 350 Park Avenue, Oil City, died at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband and wonderful father. Born Nov. 23, 1920, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Martin and Agnes Biela Futyma. He was married July 2, 1949, to Helen Andres by the Rev. Albin Majdanik in the Assumption B.V.M. Church in Oil City. The couple would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 2009. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1942 to 1946, and attained the rank of Storekeeper Third Class. He was awarded the European Theater Ribbon, Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and the American Theater Victory Medal. Mr. Futyma was a 1940 graduate of Oil City High School and has lived in the Oil City area all his life. He was employed by Sears & Roebuck for 43 years, working in various departments in the store during his time there. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Oil City and belonged to the American Legion Post #32 and P.N.A. Club in Oil City. He also enjoyed going to the YMCA, golfing, bowling, swimming, traveling, dancing, hunting and was a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He always had time to spend with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Andrea Cropcho and husband, Steve, of Perrysburg, Ohio; a son, Frank Futyma and wife, Liza, of Columbus, Ga.; three grandchildren, James, Scott and Michael Cropcho of Perrysburg, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Gerald Mullen of Valinda, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Cecelia Futyma, Sister Angelene S.H.S., Mary Mullen and Barbara Futyma and a brother, Joseph Futyma. At the request of Mr. Futyma, there will be no visitation. Friends will be recieved by the family from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Oil City prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.. The entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum in Oil City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Church Development Fund, 35 Pearl Ave., Oil City, 16301, the Assumption B.V.M. Church, 7 Pulaski St., Oil City, 16301, The Venango County Visiting Nurses Association or the Charity of one's choice.. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, is in charge of arrangements. Rita G. Haylett, 91, of Meadville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Meadville Medical Center. Born July 3, 1917, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Elsie D. Fiscus and Fred G. King. Mrs. Haylett was married Jan. 26, 1940, to Robert B. Haylett, who preceded her in death. She was a lifetime member of St. Brigid Church, where she was baptized in July 1917. A 1937 graduate of Meadville High School, she worked as the head clerk for Loblaws, then worked at Ballinger Drug Store and Jack's Drug Store and was a bookkeeper at the Crawford Store. Mrs. Haylett was a member of more than 55 clubs and enjoyed bowling and swimming. She was the last living member of her family. Survivors include two sons, R. James Haylett and his wife, Judith, of Conneaut Lake, Daniel Joseph Haylett, of Meadville; and a daughter, Christine McNany, and her husband, D. Michael, of Franklin. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Cindy Bookamer, of Franklin, Steve Haylett and his wife, Heather, of Conneaut Lake, Kevin Haylett and his wife, Renee, of Conneautville, Wendy Rolnik and her husband David, of Cleveland, Heather McGowen and David Campbell, of Eau Claire, and Sarah Morrow and her husband, Curtis, of Franklin; six great-grandchildren, Samantha Bookamer, Branden Haylett, Ashley Haylett, Benjamin Haylett, Lauren Haylett and Noah Morrow; and several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded her in death by four brothers, Joseph King, Loyal King, Richard King and Robert King; two sisters, Mary Hubbard and her husband, Harold, and Donna Chapin and her husband, Robert; a daughter, Elsie Haylett Monnin; and a sister-in-law, Louise Bedick. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St. in Meadville. A vigil service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Brigid Church with Father Rocco A. Tito, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Agatha Cemetery, West Mead Township. Memorials may be made to St. Brigid Church and Our Lady Queen of Americas. Martha M. "Mike" Mong, 87, of Titusville, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Golden LivingCenter in Titusville. Born April 27, 1921, she was a daughter of Edgar L. and Frances Tourtellott McPherson. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. For over thirty years she was employed in the payroll department of Joy Mining Machinery, until she retired in 1983. After her retirement, she moved from Franklin to Florida where she lived for 16 years before returning to Titusville. While in Franklin, Mong was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also an avid and accomplished golfer, taking instruction at an early age. She was the only female member of the Franklin High School golf team. Surviving is a daughter, Patricia Knupp of Titusville; three grandchildren, Gregory A. Knupp and wife, Christine, of Pleasantville, James B. Knupp and wife, Melinda, of Seattle, Wash. and Deanna M. Heath and husband, David, of Guys Mills. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Rachel Knupp and Stephen Vogus, both of Pleasantville, Allison Lingo of Germany and Cherry Mae Montreuil, Chrismelin Montreuil and Andreo Montreuil, all of Seattle, Wash.; three great-great-grandchildren, Lucas, Samuel and Max Lingo of Germany; two sisters, Joan Beggs of Franklin and Rose Chalot and husband, William, of Anderson, S. C.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darrall E. Mong; a brother, Edgar T. McPherson; and three sisters, Rachel McPherson, Catherine McPherson and Florence Graham. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Todd Onink, chaplain of AseraCare Hospice, officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Erie, 16505 or the American Cancer Society, 10 West Front St., Oil City, 16301. Geraldine B. Prichard, 86, of 1110 Beighlea Ave., Franklin, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Caring Place in Franklin. Born Aug. 14, 1922, she was daughter of Pearl Matthews and Samuel Smith. She was married Sept. 5, 1942, to Francis A. Prichard, who survives. Mrs. Prichard was a homemaker. She was a member of the Uniontown Heights Sunday School, the Ladies Aid Society and the Uniontown Social Club and enjoyed bowling. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Prichard is survived by three children, James Prichard and his wife, Karen, of Franklin, Debra Haylett and her husband, Neil, of Franklin, and John Prichard and his wife, Jennifer, of West Springfield. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Todd Robson, of Erie, Lorrie Collins, of Erie, James M. Prichard Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Cleveland, Benjamin Prichard, of West Springfield, Ellie Prichard, of West Springfield, Ryan Haylett, of Franklin, and Brent Haylett of Franklin; and three great-grandchildren, Jamie Collins, of Erie, Sarah Prichard, of Cleveland, and Colin Prichard, of Cleveland. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Prichard was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil E. Smith Sr., and Dale Smith; a daughter, Sandy Robson; and a granddaughter, Stacy Prichard. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Uniontown Heights Sunday School. On-line condolences may be made at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Gloria R. Shick, 79, of Mayport passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 19, 1929, in Hawthorn, she was the daughter of Ralph L. and Olive P. McAninch Kennemuth. She was married Oct. 19, 1948, to the Rev. William E. Shick, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1983. Along with being a pastor's wife, Mrs. Shick was also a housewife and mother. She was an active member of Summerville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shick is survived by her two sons, Tim Shick and his wife, Sandi, of Clermont, Fla., and Mark Shick of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister, Judy Gray and her husband, Cal, of Brookville; and two brothers, Robert Kennemuth and his wife, Carol, of Mayport and John Kennemuth and his wife, Dolly, of Brookville. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Shick was preceded in death by a son, Jim Shick; a sister, Pat Drayer; and two brothers, Ralph "Sonny" Kennemuth and Darl Kennemuth. A private gathering for immediate and extended family members will be held at 4 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. A celebration of life service open to all friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Summerville United Methodist Church with Pastor William Saxman officiating. A luncheon after the service will provide everyone with the opportunity to reminisce and celebrate Gloria's life. Interment will be in Shannondale Union Cemetery in Redbank Township, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to Summerville United Methodist Church, Summerville, Pa., 15864. Sgt. Christopher J. Smith, 25, of College Street, Emlenton, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Thursday Jan 1, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following an extended illness of 18 months. Born July 25, 1983, in DuBois, Clearfield County, he was a son of Allen T. and Nancy A. Trimble Smith. He was a 2002 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District in Foxburg. Mr. Smith was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and was sent to Paris Island, Beaufort, S.C. for boot camp. He was then deployed to Iraq for a tour of duty and following his return, was stationed at Camp LeJuene-Jacksonville, N.C., until his honorable discharge. He was employed at Courson Racing Engines in Emlenton. Mr. Smith was affiliated with Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and his Black Lab, "Hank." He also enjoyed eating wings from Quaker Steak & Lube and especially all his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Michael "Wendy L." Stohon of Price, Utah, Mrs. Terry "Judy A." Pierce of Rossiter and Mrs. Walley "Barbara A." McCall of Grove City. He is also survived by a brother, Allen Smith Jr. and wife, Paula, of Saegertown; his paternal grandmother, Marguerite Smith of Glenn Campbell; maternal grandparents, Norman and Norma Trimble of Glenn Campbell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Bright, pastor of the Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Emlenton Cemetery in Emlenton, where the Veterans Honor Guard of Franklin will present the flag to Mr. Smith's family. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 1251 Waterfront Place Floor 5, Pittsburgh, 15222-4209 or by visiting their website at www.givetochildrens.org. Online condolences made be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. John H. Weaver Sr., 97, of Ninevah, Clarion County, died at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Golden LivingCenter near Shippenville. Born Jan. 3, 1911, in Forest County, he was a son of the late David and Laura Knight Weaver. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family He was married April 22, 1932, to his next door sweetheart, Harriet Gardner, who preceded him in death on June 12, 2006, after 74 years of marriage.. Mr. Weaver began his working career as a carpenter and with his crew built homes throughout the Knox, Clarion and Oil City area. Later, he was hired to renovate the old CCC camp in Marienville into the Blue Jay Job Corps training facility, afterwards remaining to teach carpentry. When Blue Jay closed, he set up the countertop shop for Source Incorporated in Shippenville and served as foreman until his retirement. After retiring, he continued to farm and later became involved with drilling for Natural Gas. Mr. Weaver was a member of the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church at the Crossroads near Knox, where he held numerous offices over the years and was a church delegate to conference several times. Mr. Weaver was a member of the Salem School Board and later the Keystone School board. He was also a member of the Edenburg lodge #550 F. and A.M. and the Coudersport Consistory. He enjoyed traveling with his late wife, having visited all the contiguous states, as well as Europe, Asia and Africa. He loved and enjoyed his family and his church, having often repeated, " We are so glad God is with us. He has been so good to us and our family, and whatever he has in store for us, we know it is as God has planned." He is survived by three sons, Richard Lee "Dick" Weaver and wife, Judy, of Mars, David William "Bill" Weaver and wife, Berta, of Monroe and John "Jack" Weaver Jr. and wife, Muriel, of RD Knox; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Dilts, Sarah Neal and Leotta Blouse; a brother, Lyle Weaver; and a grandson, Peter Weaver. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Chris Lewis, pastor of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, and the Rev. Ken Shaffers, former pastor, officiating. Entombment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cranberry. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice Program AseraCare, 231 Allegheny Blvd., Brookville, 15825 or the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 96 Overlook Road, Knox, 16237.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jamielynnmunn Surnames: Swartzfager Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4025/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any body out there know of Raymond "Mutt" Swartzfager???? He was born in 1911 and died in 1991. he was the son of Martin & Ida Swartzfager. He was married to a Dorothy and had 2 daughters and they lived in Clarion Co. His daughters names were Vicki & Sissy but I am not positive about their names being Vicki & Sissy as I have not seen them since I was a wee little girl.. I have been trying to track them down for years without any luck. I am the daughter of Joann who was the daughter of Raymond's brother Ken Swartzfager. PLEASE, Any body that knows anything about them please email me direct at watsonj32@comcast.net Jamie Lynn Munn 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.

Thanks Bev. As I reread my e-mail I am astounded at the typos in it. I swear there is a gremlin who does something to my messages the second I press, send! Mary in Oh but in Fla for two months where it is warm. On Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:00:41 -0800, Beverly wrote > Mary, > Just emailed you privately. If anyone wants to jump in, let me know... > Thanks, Bev > ************************* > From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> > Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:32 PM > Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] , The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > > Hi Bev., > > Would love o know more about yur Kahle connections. My son't bussiness > > partner is > > William Kahle from Clarion Co. He is about 41 years old. I talked to him > > once about > > his family and wrote some info down but have since lost it-probably in my > > stack of > > gen. stuff to do. He does have confers and Snmyders in his family as I > > recall. > > I told my son he is probably a distant cousin but haven't had a chance to > > prove it. > > Who were Anna Elizabeth Snyder's family? Only one I have is married to > > Boyd Stahlman > > and her birth and death are not same but in same time frame. > > I will try to get Bill Kahle's parents' names as well as his wife's > > family. Bill now > > lives in OHio. > > Mary in OH but her way to sunny FLA for the winter > > *************************** > > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:57:07 -0800, Beverly wrote > >> Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all the obits! > >> There is a William KAHLE mentioned as a brother to Donald D. KAYLE's > >> obituary listed below. Wondering if anyone knows if this is the same > >> William > >> that married Virginia M. FOWLER, daughter of Fred Newton FOWLER > >> (1888-1952) > >> and Anna Elizabeth SNYDER (1887-1961). They lived in Clarion County. I > >> have > >> much on the SNYDER line, but collect information on any connections. I am > >> always willing to share. > >> Happy New Year!.>> Bev in Calif. > ******************************** > >> From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:06 AM > >> Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > >> > >> > The Derrick, December 9, 2008: > Donald D. Kahle, 116 Kings Highway, > >> > Oil > >> > City > >> > >> > Donald D. Kahle, 81, of 116 Kings Highway, Oil City, died at 11:15 > >> > p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. > >> > > >> > Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Cranberry Township, he was a son of the late > >> > Ross and Florence Cyphert Kahle. > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle attended Cranberry area school. > >> > > >> > He retired from Oil Well Supply Division of U.S. Steel. > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. > >> > > >> > He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his dog "Smokey." > >> > > >> > Mr. Kahle was married Nov. 1, 1952, to the former Doris I. Mays, who > >> > survives. > >> > > >> > In addition to his wife, Mr. Kahle is also survived by a son, Paul M. > >> > Wheeling of Seneca; a daughter, Dorothy Fink and her husband, Harold > >> > Thomas Fink, of Statesville, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann > >> > Wheeling of Oil City; five grandchildren, Harold Thomas Fink III and > >> > his wife, Wendy; Amy S. Ziegler and her husband, J.R.; Timothy S. Fink > >> > and his wife, Angela; Paula M. Wolbert and her husband, Rick; and > >> > Lynda J. Wheeling; four great-grandchildren, Keri Ann Swan, Michael > >> > Thomas Fink, Max Wolbert and Jayne L. Wolbert; a great-great-grandson, > >> > Brock Thomas Swan; and his beloved dog and pal, "Smokey." > >> > > >> > In addition to his parents, Mr. Kahle was preceded in death by three > >> > brothers, William Kahle, John Kahle and Rodney Kahle; and five > >> > sisters, Evelyn Gifford, Doris Wilson, Norma Winger, Mary Lou Sweeney > >> > and Anna Mae Cudzil. > >> > > >> > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison > >> > Funeral Home. > >> > > >> > Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > >> > the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, > >> > officiating. > >> > > >> > In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the > >> > Venango County Humane Society. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

I cannot find a Clair Rank in my obits. Ellis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> To: <paclario@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 30, 2008 > Ellis, > could you please send clair Rank's obit to me. I must have missed it. > Thanks, > Mary in OH > > > > > On Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:18:46 -0500, Ellis Weller wrote > > The Derrick, December 30, 2008: > > > > Rita I. Gray, Maumee, Ohio, Clarion County native > > Amy E. Keppel, 1163 Foster Road, Franklin > > Everett E. Kifer, South Street, Clarion > > Ceora M. Martin, 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville > > Robert L. Owen, Chamberlin Road, Brookville > > Charles D. Ruess, 133 Laurelbrooke Road, Brookville > > Raymond A. Sasso, Toms River, Va. > > June R. Shreckengost, Mayport > > Getting it Right - James F. Ausel > > Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. > > > > Rita Irene Gray, 77, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Lady Lake, Fla., and > > a Clarion County native, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at St. Vincent > > Mercy Medical Center. > > > > Born May 13, 1931, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of Arthur and > > Frances Kurtzhals Wagner. > > > > She was married Oct. 12, 1954, in Fryburg to Charles David Gray, who > > survives. > > > > Mrs. Gray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Maumee and the > > American Legion Auxiliary in Florida, and she taught CCD classes at > > St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake. > > > > She volunteered for the Girl Scouts of America and Habitat for > > Humanity. > > > > In 1992 she participated in a pilgrimage from Rome to St. Petersburg. > > > > Mrs. Gray was an airplane pilot and a member of 99s Lady Aviators. In > > 1989 she went skydiving. She loved being in the skies. > > > > In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight children, Charles > > David Jr. of Gas City, Ind., Brenda Glover and her husband, Thomas, of > > Lancaster, Calif., Tom Gray and his wife, Wendy, of Waterville, Ohio, > > James Gray and his wife, Lisa, of Shanghai, China, Yvonne Tiller and > > her husband, Ron, of Maumee, Ohio, Joseph Gray and his wife, Wendy, of > > Lambertville, Mich,; Beverly Hertzfeld and her husband, Todd, of > > Whitehouse, Ohio, and Barb Aranyosi and her husband, Rex, of Monclova, > > Ohio; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five sisters, Vera > > Porter, Monica Callahan, Mary Murray, Alma Howe and Frances > > Greathouse. > > > > In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by a > > brother, Jacob Wagner, and a sister, Lena Love. > > > > Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Peinert > > Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road., Waterville, Ohio. There will be a > > Scripture service at 7 p.m. > > > > A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. > > Joseph Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio, with the Rev. Keith Stripe > > officiating. > > > > Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. > > > > The family suggests memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or > > American Cancer Society. > > > > Amy E. Keppel, 42, of 1163 Foster Road, Franklin, died Sunday, Dec. > > 28, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station, following a lengthy illness. > > > > Born Feb. 20, 1966, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Ralph and > > Nancy Legnosky Haun. > > > > Ms. Keppel was a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School. She had worked > > at various jobs in the Erie area, one of which was at Kaufman's, where > > she she was a window-dresser. > > > > Ms. Keppel was very artistic, enjoyed photography and collected old > > cameras. > > > > She is survived by her son, Matthew S. Keppel of Shippensburg; her > > father, Ralph Haun, and her step-mother, Helen, of Utica; three > > sisters, Michelle Rice and her husband, Bill, of Utica, Cindy Bennett > > and her husband, Mike, of Franklin and Jess VanSise and her husband, > > Josh, of Cochranton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. > > > > She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Haun, who died Dec. 23, > > 1974. > > > > Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the > > Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. > > > > There are no funeral service. > > > > Interment will be in Sugar Lake Cemetery. > > > > The family asks that memorials be made to the donor's charity of > > choice. > > > > Everett E. Kifer, 94, of South Street, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 29, > > 2008, at the Hospice House in Shippenville. > > > > Goble Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements. A > > complete obituary will be publushed in Wednesday's Derrick. > > > > Ceora M. Martin, 50, of 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville, died Sunday, > > Dec. 28, 2008, at her residence, following a courageous battle with > > cancer. > > > > Born Oct. 8, 1958, in Titusville, she was the daughter of the late > > Hubert B. and Mary Nelson Martin. > > > > Ms. Martin was a graduate of Titusville High School with the Class of > > 1977. > > > > She had been employed at Weyerhauser Choice Woods in Titusville since > > Feb. 12, 1986, and until her recent illness. > > > > Ms. Martin was an avid member of the Grand Valley Volunteer Fire > > Department. and Ladies Auxiliary. She was a lifetime member of the > > Ladies Auxiliary of Bruce Shorts Post 5958 of the VFW in Titusville as > > a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Cleo J. Ross Post 368 of the > > American Legion in Titusville. > > > > She was a member of St. Titus Church. > > > > Ms. Martin was an avid baker and enjoyed volunteering her time to > > numerous organizations. > > > > She is survived by two brothers, Nelson H. Martin of Pleasantville and > > Curtis P. Martin of Titusville; three nieces; a nephew; two > > great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her > > companion of 22 years, Arthur "Skeeter" Barr of Titusville. > > > > In addition to her parents, Ms. Martin was preceded in death by a > > brother, Joseph O. Martin, and a sister-in-law, Caroline Martin. > > > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. > > Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil > > service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. today, and members of the VFW > > Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. today. > > > > Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home > > with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, pastor of the Catholic community of > > Titusville, officiating. > > > > Interment will be in Gorman Cemetery, Triumph Township, Warren County. > > > > The family asks that memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford > > County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, the American Cancer > > Society or to a charity of one's choice. > > > > Robert L. "Bob" Owen, 73, of Chamberlin Road, Brookville, died Sunday, > > Dec. 28, 2008, in his residence. > > > > Born Sept. 16, 1935, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of Allan > > Kaywood Owen and Mabel Dalton Owen. > > > > Mr. Owen was married Dec. 23, 1953, in Asheville, N.C., to Yvonne > > Wills, who survives. > > > > He retired in 1998 after 35 years as a construction supervisor with > > Alltel Telephone Co. > > > > Mr. Owen was a member of the Roseville Independent Chapel in > > Brookville. > > > > He was also a member of the Hobah Lodge 276 of the F&AM in Brookville, > > the 32nd Degree Masons and the Coudersport Consistory. > > > > Mr. Owen enjoyed motorcycle riding and belonged to Chapter I Gold Wing > > Road Riders Association in Reynoldsville. He also was a member of the > > Tri-County Chapter Harley Owner's Group of DuBois. > > > > In addition to his wife, Mr. Owen is survived by two daughters, Tibby > > Conrad and her husband, Gary, of Punxsutawney and Barb McKinney and > > her husband, Russ, of Brookville; a sister, Barbara Jo Parris and her > > husband, Everette, of Fairfax, Va.; a brother, Bill Owen of Asheville, > > N.C.; five grandchildren, Jada Davie, Jodi McKinney, Derek Conrad, > > Troy Conrad and Matt Conrad, who is deployed in Iraq; two > > great-grandchildren, Garrett and Meleah Davie; and numerous nieces and > > nephews. > > > > Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his parents. > > > > Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney > > Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. A Masonic service will be held > > at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. > > > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > > Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating. > > > > Interment will be in Butler Cemetery, Pinecreek Township, Jefferson > > County. > > > > The family suggests memorials be made to the Roseville Independent > > Chapel Building Fund, 3381 Route 322 Brookville, 15825. > > > > Charles D. Ruess, 91, of 133 Laurelbrooke Drive, Brookville, formerly > > of Mayport, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in > > Brookville. Born July 27, 1917, in New Jersey, he was the son of the > > late Charles E. and Grace Booth Ruess. > > > > Raymond A. Sasso, 82, of Toms River, Va., a World War II veteran, > > passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in his home. > > > > Born in Belleville, Mr. Sasso moved to Lakewood, Va,. in 1987 and then > > Toms River in 1990. > > > > Mr. Sasso worked for Craters Manufacturing Co. in Tionesta and retired > > from there in 1984. He also worked for Bartley Manor in Jackson for > > many years. > > > > He was a Navy veteran of World War II. > > > > He enjoyed horse racing , golf and his family life. > > > > Mr. Sasso is survived by his wife, Roberta (nee Cessna); two sons, > > Louis Sasso and his wife, Dana, of Whiting, Va., and Joseph Sasso and > > his wife, Virginia, of Brick, Va.; a brother, Armond Sasso Forked > > River, Va.; two sisters, Viola Grecco of Nutley, Va., and Edith Krier > > of Beachwood, Va.; and five grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Alex, Amanda > > and Alyssa. > > > > In addition to his parents, Mr. Sasso was preceded in death by two > > brothers, Morris Sasso and William Sasso, and two sisters, Faye Gatto > > and Genevieve Longo. > > > > There will be a private cremation. > > > > The Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River, > > Va., is in charge of arrangements. > > > > June R. Shreckengost, 80, of Mayport, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, > > 2008, at the Clarion Hospital. > > > > Born July 9, 1928, in Redbank Township, she was the daughter of Maben > > R. Minich and Anna Elizabeth Stover Minich. > > > > She was married March 15, 1946, to Luther M. Shreckengost who preceded > > her in death on June 9, 2008. > > > > Mrs. Shreckengost graduated from high school at the Porter School. > > > > She was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. > > > > Mrs. Shreckengost was a housewife and mother. > > > > She is survived by two sons, Larry M. Shreckengost and his wife, > > Linda, of DuBois; and Lyle E. Shreckengost and his wife, Patty, of > > Mayport; and two daughters, Janice Martz and her husband, Gene, of > > Mayport; and Joy McMillen and her husband, Bill, of Franklin. > > > > Mrs. Shreckengost is also survived by seven grandchildren and their > > families, Kindra and Marc Passmore of Edinburg, Ind. and their > > children, Benjamin, Michael and Haylee; Nicole Goin of Franklin, Ind. > > and her daughters, Ashley, Amber and Abagail; Brenton and Patricia > > Henry of New Bethlehem and their children, Belle, Dillon and Zoe; Erik > > and Stacy McMillen of Ravenna, Ohio; Sergeant Cory McMillen of Fort > > Bragg, N.C.; Justin Shreckengost of Mayport; and Jessica Shreckengost > > of Mayport. > > > > She is also survived by a sister, Gay Eustice and her husband, Bill, > > of Fryburg; and two brothers, Kermit Minich and his wife, Edna, of > > Rimersburg and Max M. Minich of New Bethlehem. > > > > In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shreckengost was preceded > > in death by a grandson, Bryan Henry, and a son-in-law, Royd Henry. > > > > Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. > > Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. > > > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > > Pastor John McCall of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church officiating. > > > > Interment will be in the Leatherwood Cemetery, Porter Township, > > Clarion County. > > > > Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakwood Women's Association, > > 9296 Curllsville Road, New Bethlehem, 16242. > > > > Getting it Right - James F. Ausel > > > > James F. Ausel, 78, of 449 Coal City Road, Kennerdell, died at 6:30 > > p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. > > > > Among his survivors are two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ausel and Betty > > Ausel. > > > > Mr. Ausel was preceded in death by a sister, Mercene Holmes. > > > > Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. > > > > Clair O. Rankin Sr., 82, of 1149 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 12:10 > > p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. > > > > Mr. Rankin was the son of Edna A. Hartzell. > > > > He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. > > > > Military honors will be accorded by the VETS Honor Guard at 1 p.m. > > today at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > > subject and the body of the message > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > -- > Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Does anyone have a Refsnyder (Refsnider) that might have been made into a Snyder?? Looking for an Abbie born about 1800 in Allentown, PA? Married to Peter Jackson. -----Original Message----- From: Beverly <bevart@frontiernet.net> To: paclario@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 1:30 pm Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] Obituary/SNYDER, Kaye, The Derrick, 12/24/2008 Does anyone have more information regarding Kaye Snyder's husband, John J. SNYDER? Wondering if he's from the long time SNYDERs who resided in Clarion Co., PA. Have lots of SNYDER information. Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all these obits It's chilly in this part of California. We've had lots of fog. Happy New Year to all, Bev From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 7:32 AM Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 24, 2008 > The Derrick, December 24, 2008: > Kaye Snyder, Snyder Road, Clarion > Kaye Snyder, 88, of Snyder Road, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, > at UPMC Passavant hospital in Pittsburgh. > > Born Sept. 26, 1920, in Manchester, England, she was the daughter of > the late Deborah and Jack Redler. > > Mrs. Snyder graduated from the Royal Technical College in Salford and > became a textile designer. In her younger days she was a prima > ballerina. > > She worked as a translator during World War II, where she met John J. > Snyder, who was a sergeant major in the U.S. Army. They married, and > he preceded her in death on August 27, 1982. > > Mrs. Snyder and her husband moved to Clarion after they were married > and lived on a farm. > > After her husband passed, Mrs. Snyder became a volunteer at the > Clarion Hospital. She volunteered for more than 20 years. > > Her favorite pastime was reading mysteries. > > Mrs. Snyder is survived by four sons, Michael Snyder of Wilton Manors, > Fla., Richard Snyder of Strattanville, Greg Snyder of Corisca and Ron > Snyder of Cranberry Township; and one daughter, Lynda Michaels of > Wilton Manors, Fla. > > She is the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Kristin, Shannon, > Joseph, Jeremy, Justin, Shane and Lexi. > > In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in > death by a son, Peter Snyder, and a sister, Freda Green. > > Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday > at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. > > Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home > with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. > > Interments will be in Clarion Cemetery. > > Memorials may be made to the Clarion Hospital. > > Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. ------------------------------- 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, December 31, 2008: Jean B. Baum, Imperiel, formerly of Oil City Mildred L. "Mid" Botz, Parker Margaret A. Courson, 81 School St., Rimersburg Harold Alvin Flick, Titusville, Fla., formerly of Clarion Everett E. Kifer, South Street, Clarion Gary W. Kriebel Sr., Dutch Hill, Perry Township, Clarion County Geraldine M. Matlock, Golden Living Center, Titusville William "Bill" McVay Petre, Warren, Pa. John A. Russell, 220 Christie Hill Road, Oil City Gloria R. Shick, Mayport Getting it Right - Raymond A. Sasso Jean B. Baum, 77, of Imperial, formerly of Oil City, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley. Born Aug. 30, 1931, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Clarabelle MacDonald Bessler. She was married May 31, 1952, to Arthur J. "Mike" Baum, who preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1983. Mrs. Baum had worked as a legal secretary for numerous area attorneys. She was a member of the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and had many friends at the Oakdale Senior Center. Mrs. Baum was an avid reader, card player and a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Baum is survived by three children, Maurene Baum of Imperial, Kathy Lowrey and her husband, Jeff, of Oil City, and Peter Baum and his wife, Kim, of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Kline and her significant other, Eric Aiken, of Seneca, Eric Stover of Raleigh, N.C., Eric Lowrey of Oil City, Jackson Mellring and Angie of Seneca, Jill Kenniston and Rob of Oil City, Jamie Trinch and Craig of Franklin, and Nicole Shreve of Edinboro; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Pete Bessler and Mary Ann Tologo of Oil City; and three sisters, Gladys Huffman and Robert of Knox, Joyce Bessler of Oil City, and Carol Deyoung and Jerry of Florida. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Baum was preceded in death by an infant brother, and a sister-in-law, Lee Bessler. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family to help with expenses. Mildred L."Mid" Botz, 90, of Parker passed away late Monday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2008, in Clarion Hospital, following an illness. Born June 22, 1918, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Edna M. Goodale Gearhart. Mrs. Botz was a longtime faithful member of Parker United Methodist Church, and, as long as her health permitted, she was an active member of the United Methodist Women of the church. She was employed 28 years as food service director of the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District, serving in all food service capacities prior to being named director. Mrs. Botz is survived by her son, Ronald "Ron" Botz, the longtime head basketball coach of the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District, and his wife, Judie, of Parker; by three granddaughters, Paula Wetzel and her husband, Dan, of Foxburg, Ronda Futcher and her husband, Joe, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Leah Hopkins and her husband, Rodney, of Sandy Hook, Va., and seven great-grandchildren, Logan and Halee Wetzel, Marisa, Maraya, and Maddee Futcher, and Tyler and Alyssa Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Botz, who passed on July 18, 1973; a granddaughter, Madison Futcher; a sister, Ruth Mong; and a brother, Larry Gearhart. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral and committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Perryville Cemetery, near Parker. Margaret A. Courson, 84, of 81 School St., Rimersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at her home. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday at the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home. The complete obituary will be published in The Derrick Friday. Harold Alvin Flick, 85, of Titusville, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Titusville, Fla. Born Oct. 15, 1923, in Union, Ky., he was the son of Tull Waring Flick and Maude Geneva Flick, nee Beemon. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Mary Alice Smith of Clarion, who preceded him in death in 1987. Also preceding him in death were a son, Robert, and a brother, Thomas. Mr. Flick was a manager for Seagram's Distilleries. He then became the secretary of the Clarion Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in the establishment of the Autumn Leaf Festival more than 50 years ago. He also headed the Hazleton Chamber of Commerce where he helped develop the CanDo Industrial Park. As vice president of the Toledo Foreign Trade Zone, Mr. Flick promoted expansion to the area. He was then promoted to vice president of site locations for major shopping malls for the Debartolo Corp. Mr. Flick established Site Finders Inc., setting up locations for more than 100 Arby's, Pizza Huts and Wendy's. At one time he owned 13 Arby's franchises before retiring to Ft. Myers, Fla. Mr. Flick was a Roman Catholic. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College, an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict, a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of The Boone Society and numerous other genealogy societies. He enjoyed history and researching and recording family genealogy going back to the 1600s. His favorite pastimes were reading, traveling and spending time with his family. Mr. Flick is survived by two sons, William of State College and John and his wife, Laura, of Roanoke, Va.; two daughters, Linda Pagani and her husband, Wayne, of State College, and Mary Westerman and her husband, Graham, of Snellville, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his long-time companion, Norma Pringle of Titusville, Fla., and her children and their spouses, Mary Pringle (Richard Smith), Catherine Pringle-Witten (Norbert), Matthew (Julie) and William (Catherine), along with Norma's 10 grandchildren. 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. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers officiating. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. Online condolences may be e-mailed to www.goblefh.net. Everett E. Kifer, 94, of South Street, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the VNA Hospice Home in Shippenville. Born on Sept. 4, 1914, in Nebraska, Pa., he was the son of L. L. and Sara Kirkwood Kifer. Mr. Kifer graduated from Clarion High School. Mr. Kifer was married in 1935 to the former Sylvia McKinley who died in 1982. In 1985 he married Lucille C. Corl, who survives. After school he went to work for Owens Illinois Glass Company where he worked for more than 40 years, starting at the bottom and retiring in 1977 as supervisor. Mr. Kifer was a 50 year member of the United Methodist Church of Clarion, Clarion Lodge No. 277 F and AM, Jefferson Chapter No. 255 Second Coudersport Consistory. He was also a member of Owens Golden Emblem and Quarter Century Clubs. Mr. Kifer enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. In addition to his second wife, Mr. Kifer is survived by a son, Gary E. Kifer and his wife, Donna, of Wilson, N.C., two daughters, Patricia Schwarz and her husband, Peter, of Severn, Md., and Janis L. Kifer of McKeesport, and 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three step-children, Peg Haskell and her husband, Jack, of Avon, Conn., Sandra Foster and her husband, Dale, of Clarion, and Pam Messenger and her husband, Brian, of Australia, six step-grandchildren and numerous great-step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Mr. Kifer was preceded in death by a son, Dennis L. Kifer. The viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. The funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Deryl Larsen and the Rev. William Houben officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VNA Hospice, Shippenville, or to the First United Methodist Church, Clarion. Online condolences may be made to www.goblefh.net. Gary W. Kriebel Sr., 66, of Dutch Hill, Perry Township, Clarion County, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, of natural causes shortly after arrival at the emergency room at Clarion Hospital. Born April 5, 1942, in West Monterey, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Barger Kriebel. Gary was a retired employee of the former Quaker State Refinery at Emlenton, retiring following 29 years of service. He later did general maintenance at the Plaza complex near Emlenton for a number of years. He was Protestant by faith. Surviving are his wife, Betsy Anderson Kriebel, whom he married April 13, 1963; one daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Kriebel and her husband, Kenneth Fisher, of Dutch Hill; two sons, Gary W. Kriebel Jr. of DuBois and Daniel D. Kriebel and his wife, Jill, of Eads, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Karen and Aaron Wulfert and Wyatt and Sadie Kriebel; one sister, Blanche Anthony of Parker; two brothers, Ivan Kriebel and his wife, Mary, of Callensburg, and Dennis "Denny" Kriebel of Parker; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Geraldine M. Matlock, 84, of the Golden Living Center in Titusville, formerly of 503 W. Main St., Titusville, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the Golden Living Center. Born March 9, 1924, in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Grover Deeter and Mabel Overmoyer. She was married Sept. 1, 1951, to James Matlock Jr., who preceded her in death on May 18, 2005. Mrs. Matlock was employed at Polk State School and Hospital. She enjoyed socializing with neighbors and friends, circle word puzzles and taking care of her family. Mrs. Matlock was an excellent baker and always baked everyone's favorite dish when they visited. Her grandchildren loved to spend the summers with her. Later in life, she enjoyed all the time she spent with her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Matlock is survived by two children, Roger Matlock Sr. and his wife, Pansy, of Dempseytown and Karen Kelley and her husband, James, of Titusville; and eight grandchildren, John Halsted and his wife, Tina, of Meadville, Zena Halsted and her partner, Steve Peterson, of Titusville, Roger Matlock Jr. and his wife, Leighann, of Oil City, Robert Matlock of Dempseytown, Ronald Linton and his wife, Kelley, of Nevada, Sandy Yeager and her husband, Dan, of Windbar, Dale Linton and his wife, Mary, of Greenville, and Bryan Linton and his partner, April Barnhart, of Westford. She also is survived by a brother, Donald Deeter of Kaneville, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Matlock was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Shay and Irene Bogardus, and a great-grandson, Brian Halsted. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangements are being handled by the Robert Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. in Franklin. Online condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. William McVay "Bill" Petre, 91, of Warren and Sarasota, Fla., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Warren General Hospital. Mr. Petre was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born Oct. 13, 1917, in Hagerstown, Md., and moved with his family to Erie, where he graduated from Academy High School. After attending Allegheny College in Meadville, Mr. Petre received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1941. He served as a field artillery officer in the European theater during World War II. His experiences included participating in the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp. Honorably discharged as a lieutenant colonel, his military training and experience shaped the rest of his life and that of his family. He maintained a lifelong attachment to West Point. While still a cadet, Mr. Petre met Mary Prudence "Prue" Chipman, a student at Sarah Lawrence College. They were married in October 1943 and enjoyed a long and happy life together. Mr. Petre left the Army to work with his father-in-law in the family business as independent oil producers in Allegany County, N.Y. In 1955, he joined South Penn Oil Co., which later became Pennzoil Co., headquartered in Oil City. In 1966, Mr. Petre and his family moved to Warren where he worked for United Refining Co., serving as a director and secretary of the company. He retired in 1981. Mr. Petre and his wife traveled extensively, wintered in Sarasota, Fla. and enjoyed their summer homes in Warren and Cuba Lake, N.Y. Mr. Petre was an active member of Oil City's Grace United Methodist Church as well as the First United Methodist Church in Warren. He received an honorary lifetime membership to the Salvation Army Advisory Board in recognition of his years of service. Mr. Petre is survived by two daughters, Donna Petre Hampton of Lakewood, N.Y., and Pamela Petre Reis of Rolling Hills, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Toner Petre of Chautauqua, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Petre was preceded in death by his wife, Prue, and a son, Charles John. A memorial service will be held in the spring. The family requests that memorial gifts be directed to the organ fund or the youth fund of the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, Pa., 16365; the Salvation Army, 311 Beech St., Warren, Pa., 16365; or another local charity of choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Lind Funeral Home of Jamestown, N.Y. John A. Russell, 77, of 220 Christie Hill Road, Oil City, died at 11:05 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will follow at a later date. Gloria R. Shick of Mayport died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at DuBois Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Getting it Right - Raymond A. Sasso Raymond A. Sasso: Raymond A. Sasso, 82, of Toms River, N.J. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at his home. Born in Belleville, Mr. Sasso moved to Lakewood, N.J., in 1987 and then Toms River, N.J., in 1990. All of Mr. Sasso's survivors reside in New Jersey.

Does anyone have more information regarding Kaye Snyder's husband, John J. SNYDER? Wondering if he's from the long time SNYDERs who resided in Clarion Co., PA. Have lots of SNYDER information. Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all these obits It's chilly in this part of California. We've had lots of fog. Happy New Year to all, Bev From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 7:32 AM Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 24, 2008 > The Derrick, December 24, 2008: > Kaye Snyder, Snyder Road, Clarion > Kaye Snyder, 88, of Snyder Road, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, > at UPMC Passavant hospital in Pittsburgh. > > Born Sept. 26, 1920, in Manchester, England, she was the daughter of > the late Deborah and Jack Redler. > > Mrs. Snyder graduated from the Royal Technical College in Salford and > became a textile designer. In her younger days she was a prima > ballerina. > > She worked as a translator during World War II, where she met John J. > Snyder, who was a sergeant major in the U.S. Army. They married, and > he preceded her in death on August 27, 1982. > > Mrs. Snyder and her husband moved to Clarion after they were married > and lived on a farm. > > After her husband passed, Mrs. Snyder became a volunteer at the > Clarion Hospital. She volunteered for more than 20 years. > > Her favorite pastime was reading mysteries. > > Mrs. Snyder is survived by four sons, Michael Snyder of Wilton Manors, > Fla., Richard Snyder of Strattanville, Greg Snyder of Corisca and Ron > Snyder of Cranberry Township; and one daughter, Lynda Michaels of > Wilton Manors, Fla. > > She is the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Kristin, Shannon, > Joseph, Jeremy, Justin, Shane and Lexi. > > In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in > death by a son, Peter Snyder, and a sister, Freda Green. > > Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday > at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. > > Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home > with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. > > Interments will be in Clarion Cemetery. > > Memorials may be made to the Clarion Hospital. > > Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net.

Mary, Just emailed you privately. If anyone wants to jump in, let me know... Thanks, Bev ************************* From: "Mary Boehnlein" <maryb@nacs.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] , The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > Hi Bev., > Would love o know more about yur Kahle connections. My son't bussiness > partner is > William Kahle from Clarion Co. He is about 41 years old. I talked to him > once about > his family and wrote some info down but have since lost it-probably in my > stack of > gen. stuff to do. He does have confers and Snmyders in his family as I > recall. > I told my son he is probably a distant cousin but haven't had a chance to > prove it. > Who were Anna Elizabeth Snyder's family? Only one I have is married to > Boyd Stahlman > and her birth and death are not same but in same time frame. > I will try to get Bill Kahle's parents' names as well as his wife's > family. Bill now > lives in OHio. > Mary in OH but her way to sunny FLA for the winter > *************************** > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:57:07 -0800, Beverly wrote >> Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all the obits! >> There is a William KAHLE mentioned as a brother to Donald D. KAYLE's >> obituary listed below. Wondering if anyone knows if this is the same >> William >> that married Virginia M. FOWLER, daughter of Fred Newton FOWLER >> (1888-1952) >> and Anna Elizabeth SNYDER (1887-1961). They lived in Clarion County. I >> have >> much on the SNYDER line, but collect information on any connections. I am >> always willing to share. >> Happy New Year!.>> Bev in Calif. ******************************** >> From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:06 AM >> Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 9, 2008 >> >> > The Derrick, December 9, 2008: > Donald D. Kahle, 116 Kings Highway, >> > Oil >> > City >> >> > Donald D. Kahle, 81, of 116 Kings Highway, Oil City, died at 11:15 >> > p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. >> > >> > Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Cranberry Township, he was a son of the late >> > Ross and Florence Cyphert Kahle. >> > >> > Mr. Kahle attended Cranberry area school. >> > >> > He retired from Oil Well Supply Division of U.S. Steel. >> > >> > Mr. Kahle was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. >> > >> > He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his dog "Smokey." >> > >> > Mr. Kahle was married Nov. 1, 1952, to the former Doris I. Mays, who >> > survives. >> > >> > In addition to his wife, Mr. Kahle is also survived by a son, Paul M. >> > Wheeling of Seneca; a daughter, Dorothy Fink and her husband, Harold >> > Thomas Fink, of Statesville, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann >> > Wheeling of Oil City; five grandchildren, Harold Thomas Fink III and >> > his wife, Wendy; Amy S. Ziegler and her husband, J.R.; Timothy S. Fink >> > and his wife, Angela; Paula M. Wolbert and her husband, Rick; and >> > Lynda J. Wheeling; four great-grandchildren, Keri Ann Swan, Michael >> > Thomas Fink, Max Wolbert and Jayne L. Wolbert; a great-great-grandson, >> > Brock Thomas Swan; and his beloved dog and pal, "Smokey." >> > >> > In addition to his parents, Mr. Kahle was preceded in death by three >> > brothers, William Kahle, John Kahle and Rodney Kahle; and five >> > sisters, Evelyn Gifford, Doris Wilson, Norma Winger, Mary Lou Sweeney >> > and Anna Mae Cudzil. >> > >> > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison >> > Funeral Home. >> > >> > Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with >> > the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, >> > officiating. >> > >> > In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the >> > Venango County Humane Society.

The Derrick, December 30, 2008: Rita I. Gray, Maumee, Ohio, Clarion County native Amy E. Keppel, 1163 Foster Road, Franklin Everett E. Kifer, South Street, Clarion Ceora M. Martin, 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville Robert L. Owen, Chamberlin Road, Brookville Charles D. Ruess, 133 Laurelbrooke Road, Brookville Raymond A. Sasso, Toms River, Va. June R. Shreckengost, Mayport Getting it Right - James F. Ausel Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. Rita Irene Gray, 77, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Lady Lake, Fla., and a Clarion County native, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Born May 13, 1931, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of Arthur and Frances Kurtzhals Wagner. She was married Oct. 12, 1954, in Fryburg to Charles David Gray, who survives. Mrs. Gray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Maumee and the American Legion Auxiliary in Florida, and she taught CCD classes at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake. She volunteered for the Girl Scouts of America and Habitat for Humanity. In 1992 she participated in a pilgrimage from Rome to St. Petersburg. Mrs. Gray was an airplane pilot and a member of 99s Lady Aviators. In 1989 she went skydiving. She loved being in the skies. In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight children, Charles David Jr. of Gas City, Ind., Brenda Glover and her husband, Thomas, of Lancaster, Calif., Tom Gray and his wife, Wendy, of Waterville, Ohio, James Gray and his wife, Lisa, of Shanghai, China, Yvonne Tiller and her husband, Ron, of Maumee, Ohio, Joseph Gray and his wife, Wendy, of Lambertville, Mich,; Beverly Hertzfeld and her husband, Todd, of Whitehouse, Ohio, and Barb Aranyosi and her husband, Rex, of Monclova, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five sisters, Vera Porter, Monica Callahan, Mary Murray, Alma Howe and Frances Greathouse. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Wagner, and a sister, Lena Love. Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Peinert Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road., Waterville, Ohio. There will be a Scripture service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio, with the Rev. Keith Stripe officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or American Cancer Society. Amy E. Keppel, 42, of 1163 Foster Road, Franklin, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 20, 1966, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Ralph and Nancy Legnosky Haun. Ms. Keppel was a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School. She had worked at various jobs in the Erie area, one of which was at Kaufman's, where she she was a window-dresser. Ms. Keppel was very artistic, enjoyed photography and collected old cameras. She is survived by her son, Matthew S. Keppel of Shippensburg; her father, Ralph Haun, and her step-mother, Helen, of Utica; three sisters, Michelle Rice and her husband, Bill, of Utica, Cindy Bennett and her husband, Mike, of Franklin and Jess VanSise and her husband, Josh, of Cochranton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Haun, who died Dec. 23, 1974. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. There are no funeral service. Interment will be in Sugar Lake Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the donor's charity of choice. Everett E. Kifer, 94, of South Street, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the Hospice House in Shippenville. Goble Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will be publushed in Wednesday's Derrick. Ceora M. Martin, 50, of 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 8, 1958, in Titusville, she was the daughter of the late Hubert B. and Mary Nelson Martin. Ms. Martin was a graduate of Titusville High School with the Class of 1977. She had been employed at Weyerhauser Choice Woods in Titusville since Feb. 12, 1986, and until her recent illness. Ms. Martin was an avid member of the Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department. and Ladies Auxiliary. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bruce Shorts Post 5958 of the VFW in Titusville as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Cleo J. Ross Post 368 of the American Legion in Titusville. She was a member of St. Titus Church. Ms. Martin was an avid baker and enjoyed volunteering her time to numerous organizations. She is survived by two brothers, Nelson H. Martin of Pleasantville and Curtis P. Martin of Titusville; three nieces; a nephew; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her companion of 22 years, Arthur "Skeeter" Barr of Titusville. In addition to her parents, Ms. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph O. Martin, and a sister-in-law, Caroline Martin. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. today, and members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, pastor of the Catholic community of Titusville, officiating. Interment will be in Gorman Cemetery, Triumph Township, Warren County. The family asks that memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Robert L. "Bob" Owen, 73, of Chamberlin Road, Brookville, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1935, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of Allan Kaywood Owen and Mabel Dalton Owen. Mr. Owen was married Dec. 23, 1953, in Asheville, N.C., to Yvonne Wills, who survives. He retired in 1998 after 35 years as a construction supervisor with Alltel Telephone Co. Mr. Owen was a member of the Roseville Independent Chapel in Brookville. He was also a member of the Hobah Lodge 276 of the F&AM in Brookville, the 32nd Degree Masons and the Coudersport Consistory. Mr. Owen enjoyed motorcycle riding and belonged to Chapter I Gold Wing Road Riders Association in Reynoldsville. He also was a member of the Tri-County Chapter Harley Owner's Group of DuBois. In addition to his wife, Mr. Owen is survived by two daughters, Tibby Conrad and her husband, Gary, of Punxsutawney and Barb McKinney and her husband, Russ, of Brookville; a sister, Barbara Jo Parris and her husband, Everette, of Fairfax, Va.; a brother, Bill Owen of Asheville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jada Davie, Jodi McKinney, Derek Conrad, Troy Conrad and Matt Conrad, who is deployed in Iraq; two great-grandchildren, Garrett and Meleah Davie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating. Interment will be in Butler Cemetery, Pinecreek Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Roseville Independent Chapel Building Fund, 3381 Route 322 Brookville, 15825. Charles D. Ruess, 91, of 133 Laurelbrooke Drive, Brookville, formerly of Mayport, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born July 27, 1917, in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Grace Booth Ruess. Raymond A. Sasso, 82, of Toms River, Va., a World War II veteran, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in his home. Born in Belleville, Mr. Sasso moved to Lakewood, Va,. in 1987 and then Toms River in 1990. Mr. Sasso worked for Craters Manufacturing Co. in Tionesta and retired from there in 1984. He also worked for Bartley Manor in Jackson for many years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed horse racing , golf and his family life. Mr. Sasso is survived by his wife, Roberta (nee Cessna); two sons, Louis Sasso and his wife, Dana, of Whiting, Va., and Joseph Sasso and his wife, Virginia, of Brick, Va.; a brother, Armond Sasso Forked River, Va.; two sisters, Viola Grecco of Nutley, Va., and Edith Krier of Beachwood, Va.; and five grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Alex, Amanda and Alyssa. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sasso was preceded in death by two brothers, Morris Sasso and William Sasso, and two sisters, Faye Gatto and Genevieve Longo. There will be a private cremation. The Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River, Va., is in charge of arrangements. June R. Shreckengost, 80, of Mayport, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the Clarion Hospital. Born July 9, 1928, in Redbank Township, she was the daughter of Maben R. Minich and Anna Elizabeth Stover Minich. She was married March 15, 1946, to Luther M. Shreckengost who preceded her in death on June 9, 2008. Mrs. Shreckengost graduated from high school at the Porter School. She was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Shreckengost was a housewife and mother. She is survived by two sons, Larry M. Shreckengost and his wife, Linda, of DuBois; and Lyle E. Shreckengost and his wife, Patty, of Mayport; and two daughters, Janice Martz and her husband, Gene, of Mayport; and Joy McMillen and her husband, Bill, of Franklin. Mrs. Shreckengost is also survived by seven grandchildren and their families, Kindra and Marc Passmore of Edinburg, Ind. and their children, Benjamin, Michael and Haylee; Nicole Goin of Franklin, Ind. and her daughters, Ashley, Amber and Abagail; Brenton and Patricia Henry of New Bethlehem and their children, Belle, Dillon and Zoe; Erik and Stacy McMillen of Ravenna, Ohio; Sergeant Cory McMillen of Fort Bragg, N.C.; Justin Shreckengost of Mayport; and Jessica Shreckengost of Mayport. She is also survived by a sister, Gay Eustice and her husband, Bill, of Fryburg; and two brothers, Kermit Minich and his wife, Edna, of Rimersburg and Max M. Minich of New Bethlehem. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shreckengost was preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan Henry, and a son-in-law, Royd Henry. Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor John McCall of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Leatherwood Cemetery, Porter Township, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakwood Women's Association, 9296 Curllsville Road, New Bethlehem, 16242. Getting it Right - James F. Ausel James F. Ausel, 78, of 449 Coal City Road, Kennerdell, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Among his survivors are two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ausel and Betty Ausel. Mr. Ausel was preceded in death by a sister, Mercene Holmes. Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. Clair O. Rankin Sr., 82, of 1149 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Mr. Rankin was the son of Edna A. Hartzell. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Military honors will be accorded by the VETS Honor Guard at 1 p.m. today at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens.

Ellis, could you please send clair Rank's obit to me. I must have missed it. Thanks, Mary in OH On Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:18:46 -0500, Ellis Weller wrote > The Derrick, December 30, 2008: > > Rita I. Gray, Maumee, Ohio, Clarion County native > Amy E. Keppel, 1163 Foster Road, Franklin > Everett E. Kifer, South Street, Clarion > Ceora M. Martin, 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville > Robert L. Owen, Chamberlin Road, Brookville > Charles D. Ruess, 133 Laurelbrooke Road, Brookville > Raymond A. Sasso, Toms River, Va. > June R. Shreckengost, Mayport > Getting it Right - James F. Ausel > Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. > > Rita Irene Gray, 77, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Lady Lake, Fla., and > a Clarion County native, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at St. Vincent > Mercy Medical Center. > > Born May 13, 1931, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of Arthur and > Frances Kurtzhals Wagner. > > She was married Oct. 12, 1954, in Fryburg to Charles David Gray, who > survives. > > Mrs. Gray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Maumee and the > American Legion Auxiliary in Florida, and she taught CCD classes at > St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake. > > She volunteered for the Girl Scouts of America and Habitat for > Humanity. > > In 1992 she participated in a pilgrimage from Rome to St. Petersburg. > > Mrs. Gray was an airplane pilot and a member of 99s Lady Aviators. In > 1989 she went skydiving. She loved being in the skies. > > In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight children, Charles > David Jr. of Gas City, Ind., Brenda Glover and her husband, Thomas, of > Lancaster, Calif., Tom Gray and his wife, Wendy, of Waterville, Ohio, > James Gray and his wife, Lisa, of Shanghai, China, Yvonne Tiller and > her husband, Ron, of Maumee, Ohio, Joseph Gray and his wife, Wendy, of > Lambertville, Mich,; Beverly Hertzfeld and her husband, Todd, of > Whitehouse, Ohio, and Barb Aranyosi and her husband, Rex, of Monclova, > Ohio; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five sisters, Vera > Porter, Monica Callahan, Mary Murray, Alma Howe and Frances > Greathouse. > > In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by a > brother, Jacob Wagner, and a sister, Lena Love. > > Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Peinert > Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road., Waterville, Ohio. There will be a > Scripture service at 7 p.m. > > A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. > Joseph Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio, with the Rev. Keith Stripe > officiating. > > Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. > > The family suggests memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or > American Cancer Society. > > Amy E. Keppel, 42, of 1163 Foster Road, Franklin, died Sunday, Dec. > 28, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station, following a lengthy illness. > > Born Feb. 20, 1966, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Ralph and > Nancy Legnosky Haun. > > Ms. Keppel was a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School. She had worked > at various jobs in the Erie area, one of which was at Kaufman's, where > she she was a window-dresser. > > Ms. Keppel was very artistic, enjoyed photography and collected old > cameras. > > She is survived by her son, Matthew S. Keppel of Shippensburg; her > father, Ralph Haun, and her step-mother, Helen, of Utica; three > sisters, Michelle Rice and her husband, Bill, of Utica, Cindy Bennett > and her husband, Mike, of Franklin and Jess VanSise and her husband, > Josh, of Cochranton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. > > She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Haun, who died Dec. 23, > 1974. > > Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the > Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. > > There are no funeral service. > > Interment will be in Sugar Lake Cemetery. > > The family asks that memorials be made to the donor's charity of > choice. > > Everett E. Kifer, 94, of South Street, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 29, > 2008, at the Hospice House in Shippenville. > > Goble Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements. A > complete obituary will be publushed in Wednesday's Derrick. > > Ceora M. Martin, 50, of 3626 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville, died Sunday, > Dec. 28, 2008, at her residence, following a courageous battle with > cancer. > > Born Oct. 8, 1958, in Titusville, she was the daughter of the late > Hubert B. and Mary Nelson Martin. > > Ms. Martin was a graduate of Titusville High School with the Class of > 1977. > > She had been employed at Weyerhauser Choice Woods in Titusville since > Feb. 12, 1986, and until her recent illness. > > Ms. Martin was an avid member of the Grand Valley Volunteer Fire > Department. and Ladies Auxiliary. She was a lifetime member of the > Ladies Auxiliary of Bruce Shorts Post 5958 of the VFW in Titusville as > a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Cleo J. Ross Post 368 of the > American Legion in Titusville. > > She was a member of St. Titus Church. > > Ms. Martin was an avid baker and enjoyed volunteering her time to > numerous organizations. > > She is survived by two brothers, Nelson H. Martin of Pleasantville and > Curtis P. Martin of Titusville; three nieces; a nephew; two > great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her > companion of 22 years, Arthur "Skeeter" Barr of Titusville. > > In addition to her parents, Ms. Martin was preceded in death by a > brother, Joseph O. Martin, and a sister-in-law, Caroline Martin. > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. > Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A vigil > service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. today, and members of the VFW > Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. today. > > Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home > with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, pastor of the Catholic community of > Titusville, officiating. > > Interment will be in Gorman Cemetery, Triumph Township, Warren County. > > The family asks that memorials be made to the Hospice of Crawford > County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, the American Cancer > Society or to a charity of one's choice. > > Robert L. "Bob" Owen, 73, of Chamberlin Road, Brookville, died Sunday, > Dec. 28, 2008, in his residence. > > Born Sept. 16, 1935, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of Allan > Kaywood Owen and Mabel Dalton Owen. > > Mr. Owen was married Dec. 23, 1953, in Asheville, N.C., to Yvonne > Wills, who survives. > > He retired in 1998 after 35 years as a construction supervisor with > Alltel Telephone Co. > > Mr. Owen was a member of the Roseville Independent Chapel in > Brookville. > > He was also a member of the Hobah Lodge 276 of the F&AM in Brookville, > the 32nd Degree Masons and the Coudersport Consistory. > > Mr. Owen enjoyed motorcycle riding and belonged to Chapter I Gold Wing > Road Riders Association in Reynoldsville. He also was a member of the > Tri-County Chapter Harley Owner's Group of DuBois. > > In addition to his wife, Mr. Owen is survived by two daughters, Tibby > Conrad and her husband, Gary, of Punxsutawney and Barb McKinney and > her husband, Russ, of Brookville; a sister, Barbara Jo Parris and her > husband, Everette, of Fairfax, Va.; a brother, Bill Owen of Asheville, > N.C.; five grandchildren, Jada Davie, Jodi McKinney, Derek Conrad, > Troy Conrad and Matt Conrad, who is deployed in Iraq; two > great-grandchildren, Garrett and Meleah Davie; and numerous nieces and > nephews. > > Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his parents. > > Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney > Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. A Masonic service will be held > at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating. > > Interment will be in Butler Cemetery, Pinecreek Township, Jefferson > County. > > The family suggests memorials be made to the Roseville Independent > Chapel Building Fund, 3381 Route 322 Brookville, 15825. > > Charles D. Ruess, 91, of 133 Laurelbrooke Drive, Brookville, formerly > of Mayport, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in > Brookville. Born July 27, 1917, in New Jersey, he was the son of the > late Charles E. and Grace Booth Ruess. > > Raymond A. Sasso, 82, of Toms River, Va., a World War II veteran, > passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in his home. > > Born in Belleville, Mr. Sasso moved to Lakewood, Va,. in 1987 and then > Toms River in 1990. > > Mr. Sasso worked for Craters Manufacturing Co. in Tionesta and retired > from there in 1984. He also worked for Bartley Manor in Jackson for > many years. > > He was a Navy veteran of World War II. > > He enjoyed horse racing , golf and his family life. > > Mr. Sasso is survived by his wife, Roberta (nee Cessna); two sons, > Louis Sasso and his wife, Dana, of Whiting, Va., and Joseph Sasso and > his wife, Virginia, of Brick, Va.; a brother, Armond Sasso Forked > River, Va.; two sisters, Viola Grecco of Nutley, Va., and Edith Krier > of Beachwood, Va.; and five grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Alex, Amanda > and Alyssa. > > In addition to his parents, Mr. Sasso was preceded in death by two > brothers, Morris Sasso and William Sasso, and two sisters, Faye Gatto > and Genevieve Longo. > > There will be a private cremation. > > The Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River, > Va., is in charge of arrangements. > > June R. Shreckengost, 80, of Mayport, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, > 2008, at the Clarion Hospital. > > Born July 9, 1928, in Redbank Township, she was the daughter of Maben > R. Minich and Anna Elizabeth Stover Minich. > > She was married March 15, 1946, to Luther M. Shreckengost who preceded > her in death on June 9, 2008. > > Mrs. Shreckengost graduated from high school at the Porter School. > > She was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. > > Mrs. Shreckengost was a housewife and mother. > > She is survived by two sons, Larry M. Shreckengost and his wife, > Linda, of DuBois; and Lyle E. Shreckengost and his wife, Patty, of > Mayport; and two daughters, Janice Martz and her husband, Gene, of > Mayport; and Joy McMillen and her husband, Bill, of Franklin. > > Mrs. Shreckengost is also survived by seven grandchildren and their > families, Kindra and Marc Passmore of Edinburg, Ind. and their > children, Benjamin, Michael and Haylee; Nicole Goin of Franklin, Ind. > and her daughters, Ashley, Amber and Abagail; Brenton and Patricia > Henry of New Bethlehem and their children, Belle, Dillon and Zoe; Erik > and Stacy McMillen of Ravenna, Ohio; Sergeant Cory McMillen of Fort > Bragg, N.C.; Justin Shreckengost of Mayport; and Jessica Shreckengost > of Mayport. > > She is also survived by a sister, Gay Eustice and her husband, Bill, > of Fryburg; and two brothers, Kermit Minich and his wife, Edna, of > Rimersburg and Max M. Minich of New Bethlehem. > > In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shreckengost was preceded > in death by a grandson, Bryan Henry, and a son-in-law, Royd Henry. > > Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. > Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > Pastor John McCall of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church officiating. > > Interment will be in the Leatherwood Cemetery, Porter Township, > Clarion County. > > Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakwood Women's Association, > 9296 Curllsville Road, New Bethlehem, 16242. > > Getting it Right - James F. Ausel > > James F. Ausel, 78, of 449 Coal City Road, Kennerdell, died at 6:30 > p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. > > Among his survivors are two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ausel and Betty > Ausel. > > Mr. Ausel was preceded in death by a sister, Mercene Holmes. > > Getting it Right - Clair O. Rankin Sr. > > Clair O. Rankin Sr., 82, of 1149 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 12:10 > p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. > > Mr. Rankin was the son of Edna A. Hartzell. > > He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. > > Military honors will be accorded by the VETS Honor Guard at 1 p.m. > today at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

Hi Bev., Would love o know more about yur Kahle connections. My son't bussiness partner is William Kahle from Clarion Co. He is about 41 years old. I talked to him once about his family and wrote some info down but have since lost it-probably in my stack of gen. stuff to do. He does have confers and Snmyders in his family as I recall. I told my son he is probably a distant cousin but haven't had a chance to prove it. Who were Anna Elizabeth Snyder's family? Only one I have is married to Boyd Stahlman and her birth and death are not same but in same time frame. I will try to get Bill Kahle's parents' names as well as his wife's family. Bill now lives in OHio. Mary in OH but her way to sunny FLA for the winter On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:57:07 -0800, Beverly wrote > Thanks again, Ellis, for posting all the obits! > > There is a William KAHLE mentioned as a brother to Donald D. KAYLE's > obituary listed below. Wondering if anyone knows if this is the same William > that married Virginia M. FOWLER, daughter of Fred Newton FOWLER (1888-1952) > and Anna Elizabeth SNYDER (1887-1961). They lived in Clarion County. I have > much on the SNYDER line, but collect information on any connections. I am > always willing to share. > > Happy New Year! > Bev in Calif. > > From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:06 AM > Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, December 9, 2008 > > > The Derrick, December 9, 2008: > Donald D. Kahle, 116 Kings Highway, Oil > > City > > > Donald D. Kahle, 81, of 116 Kings Highway, Oil City, died at 11:15 > > p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. > > > > Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Cranberry Township, he was a son of the late > > Ross and Florence Cyphert Kahle. > > > > Mr. Kahle attended Cranberry area school. > > > > He retired from Oil Well Supply Division of U.S. Steel. > > > > Mr. Kahle was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. > > > > He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his dog "Smokey." > > > > Mr. Kahle was married Nov. 1, 1952, to the former Doris I. Mays, who > > survives. > > > > In addition to his wife, Mr. Kahle is also survived by a son, Paul M. > > Wheeling of Seneca; a daughter, Dorothy Fink and her husband, Harold > > Thomas Fink, of Statesville, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann > > Wheeling of Oil City; five grandchildren, Harold Thomas Fink III and > > his wife, Wendy; Amy S. Ziegler and her husband, J.R.; Timothy S. Fink > > and his wife, Angela; Paula M. Wolbert and her husband, Rick; and > > Lynda J. Wheeling; four great-grandchildren, Keri Ann Swan, Michael > > Thomas Fink, Max Wolbert and Jayne L. Wolbert; a great-great-grandson, > > Brock Thomas Swan; and his beloved dog and pal, "Smokey." > > > > In addition to his parents, Mr. Kahle was preceded in death by three > > brothers, William Kahle, John Kahle and Rodney Kahle; and five > > sisters, Evelyn Gifford, Doris Wilson, Norma Winger, Mary Lou Sweeney > > and Anna Mae Cudzil. > > > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison > > Funeral Home. > > > > Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with > > the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, > > officiating. > > > > In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the > > Venango County Humane Society. > > > > > . > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by N2Net Mailshield, and is > believed to be clean. -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)