The Derrick, December 17, 2008: Joseph F. Hertzic, Victory Church Road, Franklin Dorothy G. Lesh, formerly of Allegheny Avenue, Oil City Mary Kaye Belin McCooey, Montgomery, Ala. Martha Shreckengost, 125 Chestnut Road, Utica Joseph F. Hertzic, 65, of Victory Church Road, Franklin, formerly of Moon Township, Allegheny County, died unexpectedly at 11:39 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Dec. 15, 1943, in Carnegie, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Tachavka Hertzic. Mr. Hertzic graduated from Robert Morris College with a degree in accounting. He later earned his certified public accountant certificate. He was employed as a certified public accountant for 40 years with the accounting firm Hinds, Lind and Miller, located in Ambridge. In his earlier years, as part of his professional business networks, he was actively involved in various Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce activities in the Ambridge area. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Hertzic enjoyed fly fishing and hunting, and he was an avid pilot and loved to fly. He also enjoyed feeding the wildlife in his own backyard and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He also had a special affection for his pet cats. Mr. Hertzic was married April 7, 1961, in Pittsburgh, to the former Diane Breedlove, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hertzic is survived by two children, Shelly Adelman and her husband, Mitch, of Nickleville, and Joe Hertzic of Moon Township; two grandchildren, Amy Adleman of Nickleville and Lauren Grable of Moon Township; and one great-grandchild, Chloe Grable. He is also survived by one sister, Nellie Soucek of Delaware; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hertzic was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc., 2781 Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Montgomery, pastor of Nickleville Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. Condolences to the family may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com Dorothy G. Lesh, 88, formerly of Allegheny Avenue in Oil City, died at 1:16 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. She was born Nov. 1, 1920, in Oil City, the daughter of the late Ralph McKinley Gates and Addie Thomas Gates. Mrs. Lesh was a 1939 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived in the Oil City area all of her life. She married Robert E. Lesh on Jan. 19, 1944, and he preceded her in death April 16, 1995. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City and was also a former regent and member of the Daughters of American Colonist. She was also a member of the Venango County Historical Society. Mrs. Lesh is survived by one daughter, Jeannetta L. Lesh; two sons, David E. Lesh and his wife, Marie, of Erie, and Barry V. Lesh of Oil City; one brother, Ronald T. Gates of Virginia; one sister, Virginia A. Ahrens of California; and one granddaughter, Christine N. Lesh of Portland, Maine. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Arthur A. Lesh; and one brother, Ralph M. Gates. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery in Oil City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Mary Kaye Belin McCooey, 75, of Montgomery, Ala., remembered by her family and friends as a beloved mother, devout Catholic, sister, wife, nana, teacher, principal and friend, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in her home, surrounded by her eight children. She has gone home to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her beloved husband, Henry, in heaven. Born Sept. 25, 1933, she was the daughter of Carl Belin Sr. and Margaret Danneker Belin. She was raised in Clearfield and was the eldest of eight children. She was united in marriage Nov. 17, 1956, to Henry James McCooey Jr., and he preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1994. Mary Kaye and Henry raised their family in Erie. In 1978, they moved to Montgomery, Ala. She was a graduate of Villa Maria College in Erie, and she began her career as an educator in 1955. After arriving in Montgomery she joined the faculty at Our Lady Queen of Mercy School as a third-grade teacher, and she became principal at the school in 1986. Mary Kaye obtained a masters in principalship and supervision from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1991. She lived her life in faith and a strong sense of family, retiring in 2006. Mrs. McCooey is survived by eight children, Margaret "Peggy" Camino and her husband, Dennis, of Erie, Maureen (Reenie) Balsiger of Montgomery, Ala., Kathleen Gnacinski and her husband, Paul, of Erie, Eileen Mayhue and her husband, Ken, of McKean, Christine Bruton and her husband, Mark, of Montgomery, Ala., Shawn McCooey and his wife, Linda, of Navarre, Fla., Michael McCooey and his wife, Tracy, of Montgomery, Ala., and Mary Katherine (Katie) O'Conner and her husband, Michael, of Pike Road, Ala. She is also survived by six brothers and sisters, Carl Belin Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Clearfield, Margaret Shearer and her husband, Robert, of Clearfield, Barbara Fahey of Pittsburgh, Molly Quinn and her husband, Peter, of Littleton, Colo., Susan Zirzow and her husband, Mark, of Henerson, Nev., and Sally Belin of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCooey was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Belin. A memorial service to honor the life of Mary Kaye will be held at noon today at St. Bede Catholic Church in Montgomery, Ala. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor of the church, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Montgomery, Ala., Erie Hospice or Clarion Forest VNA Hospice Program. Martha Shreckengost, 85, of 125 Chestnut Road, Utica, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born Aug. 11, 1923, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Harry Leslie Bean and the late Ruth Karns Bean. She married Elwood Shreckengost on June 10, 1944, and he survives. Mrs. Shreckengost was employed in the food service department at Cochranton High School for 24 years until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Mumford Chapel United Methodist Church in Cochranton. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Johnson and her husband, Robert, of Cochranton; three granddaughters, Micki Field and her companion, Eric Zinz, Susan Zirkle and her husband, Jeff, and Janice Pearce and her companion, Mike Warren; and four great-grandchildren, Cortnie Field, Matthew Field, Gregory Zirkle and Madison Pearce. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret "Peg" Dunn of Saegertown and Ruthann Stallsmith of Greenville; and three brothers, Dale Bean and his wife, Wenna, of Meadville, John Bean and his wife, Gail, of Cochranton, and Paul Bean and his wife, Janet, of Meadville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shreckengost was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Clark, Clair, Lawrence and Wayne "Buss"; and one sister, Charolette. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home in Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Linda Deeter, chaplain at The Caring Place, officiating. Interment will follow at Lupher Cemetery in Utica.

The Derrick, December 16, 2008: Dorothy M. Walters, 97, of Tionesta, formerly of Jamestown, died on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born August 1, 1911, in Ravenswood, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Martin and Flora Straile Bennett. Mrs. Walters was a member of the Tionesta United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Mrs. Walters enjoyed bingo and going to the Jamestown Senior Center. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and spending time with her dogs. Mrs. Walters is survived by a son, Charles M. Walters and his wife, Betty, of Tionesta; two daughters, Linda A Rankin and her husband, David, of Tionesta; and Nellie Namestka and her husband, Wib, of Reno, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Walters, and a son, John Walters. Friends will be received from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Lawton, pastor of the Tionesta United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library, Box 127 Tionesta, 16353, or to the Tionesta United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Box 79 Tionesta, 16353. Timothy K. Green Timothy K. Green, 47, of Clarion, formerly of Rochester, N.Y., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Clarion after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his father, Maynard Green, a brother, Richard Green, and an uncle, Danny Graff. Mr. Green is survived by his loving family; his wife, Heidi Green of Clarion; two step-daughters, Misty and Amy Smail of Clarion; mother, Jeanne Villareale and her spouse, William Dalberth, of Rochester, N.Y.;grandmother, Yvonne Graff of Rochester, N.Y.;two sisters, Carla Green and her spouse, Angel Carrion, of Rochester, N.Y.; and Sarah Green of Seattle, Wash.; two nephews, Damien Karnes and Angel Carrion Jr.; one niece, Khristina Karnes; two great-nephews, Damien Karnes Jr. and Steven Hoad; three aunts and uncles, Larry and Lynn Graff, Robert and Youg Sook Graff and Kathy and Steve Miller. There will be no visitation and private funeral services will be celebrated. Memorials may be made to a charity of one s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net Thomas Nelson Cook, 78, formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in The Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Cook was born April 29, 1930, in Oil City. He graduated from LaSalle College in Philadelphia. Mr. Cook served in the Korean War, then he began his career in the oil business. He finished his career as a national sales manager. In retirement, he enjoyed world travel and golf. He will be remembered for his devotion to his wife, Evelyn, and children Thomas Jr., Stephen, Teri and David. Mr. Cook s family held a visitation and funeral services on Monday. A Mass celebrating his life was held at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in The Woodlands with the Rev. Vincent Nguyen as the celebrant. Following the services, Mr. Cook was honored by the U.S. Air Force and was laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery with his military family of brothers and sisters. Arrangements were handled by Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home and Cemetery.

I have Carl E. Henry married to Luella Marie McNutt not a Finoti as in the obit. Was she married twice or do I have the wrong Carl E. Henry? Mary in OH On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:40:39 -0000, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: koffeebean940 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/ 2786.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > It was good to find you after all these years. > You will always be sadly missed. > With All My Love > Kay > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would > like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and > respond on the board. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > -- > 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, December 15, 2008: James "Dean" Bowersox, New Bethlehem Eleanor Minor Keener Carnahan, New Castle and New Wilmington, formerly of Clarion County Mildred Jean Konkle Klingler, Parker Personal Care Center, formerly of Emlenton James Mast Jr., 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City James H. Nagel, 438 Byllesby Ave., Meadville Stephen Shkuratoff, Crossingville Richard L. Wheeling, 1080 Patchel Run Road, Franklin James "Dean" Bowersox, 93, of New Bethlehem, died Friday evening, Dec. 12, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville, following a brief illness. Born June 28, 1915, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Blaine and Floy Shook Bowersox. As a young man, Mr. Bowersox worked as a farmer and delivered milk. During World War II, he worked at the Glen Martin Company in Baltimore, Md. He returned to New Bethlehem after the war and built and operated the Bowersox Food Locker Service. He also worked at Rola Manufacturing in Hawthorn then at their facility in Punxsutawney. In later years, he was employed by J.M. Smucker PA. He received an award for outstanding service as vice president of the New Bethlehem Area Development Corporation, when he helped bring the Crawford Furniture Manufacturing Co. to the area. He was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed automotive maintenance and fixing refrigeration equipment and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. He was married Aug. 12, 1948, to Betty "Jean" Laughlin, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, James E. Bowersox and his wife, Mickey, of Shippenville; a daughter, Jane Mercatoris and her husband, Gerry, of Brookville; four grandchildren, Julie Hagen and her husband, Dan, Jenny Sturgeon and her husband, Casey, C.G. Mercatoris and Elaina Mercatoris; and two great Grandchildren, Ally and Kaden. Also surviving are two sisters, Viola Shumaker of Oil City and Lois Stuart and her husband, Jim, of State College. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Jean Snyder Truitt, on June 10, 2007; a grandson, Alan Snyder, on Sept.14, 2006; a brother, Merle Bowersox; and two sisters, Ruth Dickerson and Grace Milliron. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 9296 Curllsville Road, New Bethlehem, with the Rev. John McCall and the Rev. Robert Moore co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Squirrel Hill Cemetery in Porter Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 9296 Curllsville Road, New Bethlehem, 16242, the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, 16242, or WRC Senior Services, RR 5, Brookville, 16825. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. Eleanor Minor Keener Carnahan, 92, of New Castle and New Wilmington, formerly of Clarion County, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at UPMC Horizon in Farrell. Born Feb. 26, 1916, in West Union, she was a daughter of Sylva G. and Lillian Conger Minor. Eleanor grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania. As a young woman, she showed American saddle-bred horses which were bred and trained by her father. She graduated from Waynesburg High School and earned the bachelor of arts degree in French and history from Waynesburg College in 1937. She was the 1937 May Queen. She married George W. Keener in 1941. During Lt. Commander Keener's service in World War II, they lived in Massachusetts, Washington, and Kansas. She worked at the Washington Observer newspaper in Washington, Pa., and taught for two years at Mapletown High School. Eleanor and George settled in Clarion County in 1948, where they lived until George's passing in 1981. Eleanor was involved in the Bi-County Artists, Clarion Garden Club, and the Civic Club, and served as a substitute librarian and girl-scout leader. At the First Presbyterian Church, she served as an elder, deacon, and librarian. Eleanor married Thomas A. Carnahan in 1983. He preceded her in death in 2001. Eleanor resided in New Castle and New Wilmington since 1994. She is survived by her son, George F. Keener and his wife, Chris, of Clarion; her daughter, Sarah (Sally) K. Huey and her husband, Darwin, of New Wilmington; her step-son, Tom Carnahan and his wife, Ellen, of Florida; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren and another on the way. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Minor; and a sister, Jane Minor Adams. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion, 700 Wood St. A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday in the church. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Mildred Jean Konkle Klingler, 84, of Parker Personal Care Center, formerly of Emlenton, the widow of the late Carlos William Klingler, and mother of Cindy Drozda of Parker, and a son, Daniel (Kathy) Klingler of Emlenton, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 13, 2008, at UPMC Northwest following an illness. In addition to husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Sproull, and a son, C. William Klingler. James Mast Jr., 74, of 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City, died at the home of his daughter Sonja at 10:15p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, after an extended illness. Born Jan. 14, 1934, in Oil City, he was a son of the late James E. and Virginia Miller Mast Sr. He attended Oil City High School. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he served from Dec. 4, 1951, through Dec. 2, 1954. He served on the USS Pollux AKS-4 and saw duty in Japan. He was of the Protestant faith. He lived in Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mr. Mast had been employed by the Oil City Area School District in the maintenance department, the Franklin YMCA and Magdovitz Beverage. He was a chief of police in Rouseville and in East Lake, Ohio, and last worked for Tyson Chicken in Missouri. His hobbies included going to flea markets, roller skating, swimming and diving, and racketball. Most of all he enjoyed golfing with his brother Jake. Mr. Mast was first married to Nancy Louise Drake of Cranberry on Aug. 4, 1956, and she died Dec. 16, 1975. He later married Shirley Mast of Missouri,and she preceded him in death in May 1998. Surviving are six children and their spouses, Sonja and Charles Bowser of Oil City, Jacqueline L. Greek of Oil City, Theresa and Patrick Rodgers of Franklin, James E. Mast III of Franklin, Benjamin and Elaine Mast of Easton, and Andrew Mast of Wilkes-Barre; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, June Smith of East Lake, Ohio, Fran Harkless and her husband, Jim, of Oil City and Jesse Macko of Oil City; a brother and his wife, Jacob and Sharon Mast of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded by two sisters, Virginia Aites and Leona White. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Internment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to VNA Hospice, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com James H. Nagel, 76, of 438 Byllesby Ave., Meadville, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at home after an extended illness. Born June 9, 1932, he was a son of Ernst A. and Nell E. Moore Nagel. Mr. Nagel was a 1951 graduate of Meadville High School and a 1955 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a pilot for the U.S. Navy for more than three years. He worked as a chemical engineer in the atomic-petro-pharmaceutical industry and also as a project manager in the construction field. Mr. Nagel was a Christian. He was a member of the Military Officers Association and the American Legion Post No. 111 of Meadville. He enjoyed playing euchre and woodworking. He was married June 9, 1986, to Shirley E. Harrison, who survives at home. Survivors also include two daughters, Deborah J. Ward and her husband, James, of Port Jarvis, N.Y., and Kathleen Zych and her husband, Dr. Gregory Zych, of Lighthouse Point, Fla.; a son, Mark H. Nagel and his wife, Elizabeth, of Newton, N.J.; a stepdaughter, Jacki Opitz and her husband, Robert, of Stoneboro; a stepson, Donald D. Harrison and his wife, Kathy, of Stoneboro; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service for the family will be held in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of the New Lebanon Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Stephen Shkuratoff, 84, of Crossingville, went to his heavenly family on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Born Jan. 7, 1924, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary Kushner Shkuratoff. Stephen lived on the farm in Crossingville his entire life. He worked for Zurn Industries in Erie, retiring from there with more than 30 years of service. He loved gardening, canning, flowers, and traveling to Florida. He will be sadly missed by everyone in his family. Surviving are two sisters, Mary McDonough of Valencia, and Mildred Merry of Wattsburg; four children, Dianna Gilbert and her husband, Jim, of Crossingville, Judy Willey of Crossingville, Stephen Shkuratoff of Meadville and Della Roseberry and her husband, Robert, of Ardmore, Ala.; and two step-children, Robert James Wyant of Edinboro and Carolyn "Sue" Hansen and her husband, Marvin "Craig", of Oil City, with whom Stephen lived occasionally over the past 19 months. He considered their home his second home. Also surviving are a step-son-in-law, Walter J. Pilewski of Titusville; and seven grandchildren, Kimberly Davis and her husband, Edward "Mike", James Gilbert Jr. and his wife, Candace, Buck Willey, Becky Fredrychowski and her husband, Todd, Charity Rhoades and her companion, John Flaugh, Stephenie Shkuratoff and her companion, Tom Parady, Peter Shkuratoff and his wife, Tina. Survivors also include 12 step-grandchildren, Melanie P. Hansen, Kevin A. Hansen and his wife, Sharon, Jennifer M. Pilewski, Craig Wyant and his wife, Brenda, Jeffrey Wyant and his wife, Linda, Bruce Wyant and his wife, Shannon, Rita Baker, Steven Wyant, Douglas Wyant and his wife, Ardie, Scott Wyant, Heather Owens and her husband, Tim, Denica Wyant; 20 great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Shkuratoff in 1983; his second wife, Loretta Shkuratoff in 2007; two brothers, John Manko and Wasil M. Shkuratoff; two step-sons, William A. Wyant & Dennis A. Wyant; and one step-daughter, Sandra K. Pilewski. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Steff-Mattera Funeral Home, 188 East State Street, Albion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Crossingville. Richard L. Wheeling, 77, of 1080 Patchel Run Road, Franklin, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at his home. Born May 26, 1931, in Franklin, he was a son of Lawrence Kimble and Maryetta Goodspeed Wheeling. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Wheeling, who owned Dick's Mobil and Towing at Coefields Corners and Eighth Street, retired in 1979. He served on Sugarcreek Borough Council. He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans and held all offices, was a lifetime member of the American Legion and held all offices, was a member of the Rocky Grove Lions Club and held all offices and was a zoning officer. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, fishing and hunting, football and "Walker, Texas Ranger." He was married Oct. 9, 1954, to Ella Mae Ross, who survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Kathy Gee and her husband, John, of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Judy Johnson of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Scott Miller of Oil City, Nicole Walters and her husband, George, of Cooperstown, Jonathan Walton and his wife, Kelly, of Akron, Ohio, Drake Wheeling of New Hampshire, Stacy Gee of Blaine, Minn., Robert Gee of Coon Rapids, Minn., Tamala Culp and her husband, Robert, of Oil City, and Jessica Heller and her husband, Timothy Heller Sr., of Franklin. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Zoei Heller of Franklin, Timothy Heller Jr. of Franklin and Trevin Boltman-Gee of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, William L. Wheeling and his wife, Jacque, of Auburn, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews; an aunt, Fern Denbeck of Petrolia; and special friends of the family, the Dale Harry family of Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Eugene Wheeling in 2005; and two sisters, Elaine Griffin and Marilynn Wheeling. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Lupher Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

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The Derrick, December 13, 2008: Richard C. "Dick" Bowser, Parker James E. Mast Jr., 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City James H. Nagle, Meadville Patricia Reinsel, President Village Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, Porter Township, New Bethlehem Getting it right - Francis L. Weingard Richard C. "Dick" Bowser, 79, of Parker, died in the evening of Thursday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1929, in Perryville, Perry Township, he was the son of the late Jack C. and Elizabeth Arendt Bowser. Mr. Bowser was a graduate of Bruin High School in 1947, where he was an outstanding basketball player. Mr. Bowser was married Nov. 11, 1950, to L. Louise Carmichael, who survives. Mr. Bowser was employed by Koppers Chemical Co. in Petrolia. He retired on Dec. 31, 1989, with 42 years of service. Mr. Bowser was also a longtime employee and ambulance driver for the former Fred S. Bowser Funeral Home in Parker. He was a member of West Freedom United Methodist Church and Parker City Allegheny Valley Lodge 521 of the Free and Accepted Masons as well as the Scottish Rite Consistory and Valley of New Castle. Mr. Bowser was also a lifetime member of the Penacol Association Club of Indspec Chemical Corp. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bus trips, hunting, fishing, yard work, gardening and sitting on the front porch watching for wildlife. Slater, of Parker, and Marjie Travaglio and her husband, Kevin, of Hilliards; three grandchildren, Nathan Michael of Parker and Afton and Carly Tronzo of Parker; and one nephew, Andy Bowser of Texas. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowser was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond L. Bowser in 1987 and Keith Bowser in 2006. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken Hughes, associate pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Freedom United Methodist Church, Perry Township Ambulance Association or the Clarion County VNA. Donors can also extend an act of kindness to someone in need. Online condolences may be viewed and sent at buzardfuneralhomes.com James E. Mast Jr., 74, of 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at his residence. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. James H. Nagle, 76, of 438 Byllesby Ave., Meadville, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at home after an extended illness. Born June 9, 1932, he was the son of Ernst A. and Nell E. Moore Nagle. Mr. Nagle was a 1951 graduate of Meadville High School and a 1955 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked as a chemical engineer in the Atomic-Petro-Pharmaceutical industry and also as a project manager in the construction field. Mr. Nagle was a Christian. He was a pilot for the U.S. Navy for more than three years. Mr. Nagle was a member of the Military Officers Association and American Legion Post 111 of Meadville. He enjoyed playing euchre and he liked woodworking. Mr. Nagle was married June 9, 1986, to Shirley E. Harrison, who survives at home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Nagle is also survived by two daughters, Deborah J. Ward and her husband, James, of Port Jarvis, N.Y., and Kathleen Zych and her husband, Dr. Gregory Zych, of Lighthouse Point, Fla.; one son, Mark H. Nagle and his wife, Elizabeth, of Newton, N.J.; one stepdaughter, Jacki Opitz and her husband, Robert, of Stoneboro; one stepson, Donald D. Harrison and his wife, Kathy, of Stoneboro; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Nagle was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no calling hours. A private family service will be held in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of New Lebanon Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Patricia A. Reinsel, 74, of President Village, died unexpectedly late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2008, at her home. Born Jan. 2, 1934, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Sara C. Davis Reinsel. A graduate of St. Joseph High School in 1953, she went on to graduate in 1956 from the Oil City School of Nursing and later from Duquense University, where she received her degree in psychiatric nursing. Ms. Reinsel first started to work as a registered nurse at the hospital at Polk Center, and she later became an instructor at Polk, teaching the attendant trainees. She then went to Kent State-Ashtabula Campus to teach Psychiatric Nursing II. She worked in the field for United Community Independence Programs and Medicare and Medicaid. Her last position was as a clinical director at Chautauqua Court Resident Center in Jamestown, N.Y. She was of the Catholic faith. Her hobbies included ceramics, photography, shopping for antiques, reading novels, and long leisurely car rides in the country. She also enjoyed bird watching on the river in front of her home. In her early years she would spend the summer at the family cottage in Henrys Bend. Ms. Reinsel is survived by one sister with whom she made her home, Margaret J. Reinsel, who is currently a resident of the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ms. Reinsel was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. John (Janet) Jectus; and five brothers, Joseph A. Reinsel Sr., J. Edward Reinsel, Robert M. â?oRubeâ? Reinsel, John W. Reinsel and Daniel A. Reinsel. Their will be no viewing or visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Elizabeth Center in Oil City, the Venango County Humane Society or the St. Joseph Church Development Fund. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, 86, of Porter Township, New Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1922, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late David Wade Weaver and Emma Fox Weaver. Mr. Weaver was married Dec. 8, 1945, to Lenora A. Reitz Weaver, and she preceded him in death March 27, 2000. Mr. Weaver was affiliated with Oakwood Presbyterian Church. He was a member of New Bethlehem Lodge 522 and the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Weaver worked for construction and various coal companies operating heavy equipment. He was also part owner of W & M Coal Co. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting rabbits with his beagles. Mr. Weaver is survived by two sons, Kenneth Weaver and his wife, Pat, of New Bethlehem, and Robert Weaver and his wife, Patty, of New Bethlehem; three daughters, Karen Minich and her husband, Lee, of Fairmount City, Janice Welsh and her husband, Larry, of LaPorte, Ind., and Rhonda Henry and her husband, Bob, of Fairmount City; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Weaver; three brothers, David Weaver, Tad Weaver and John Weaver; and one sister, Clare Mills. Mr. Weaver was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn with Pastor Robert Moore officiating. Interment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Getting it right - Francis L. Weingard Francis L. Weingard: Francis L. Weingard, 64, of Hotchkiss, Colo., formerly of Marienville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 2:15 p.m. today at Marienville United Methodist Church with the with the Rev. Nathan Bryant presiding.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cherleadford Surnames: Campbell/Felshaw Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4024/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information on a Rebecca Felshaw that has been listed as being married to Johnson Campbell. Johnson Campbell, born in VA and died in Greenup CO., Ky about 1830. Thank you 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, December 12, 2008: Delores J. "Dolly" Arthur, McAlester, Okla., formerly of Oil City Henrietta E. Blum, 105 S. Main St., Seneca Susan Louise Chapin, formerly of Carlton and Utica Frank A. Fleming, 9 Crestview Drive, Franklin David D. Gibson, Clintonville Leah R. Graham, Campbell Avenue, Emlenton Dorothy C. Hughes, formerly of Oil City Mildred Perry, Oil City Earla Mae "Dutch" Shields, Marienville Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, Porter Township, New Bethlehem Patricia Reinsel Mass set Saturday Delores J. "Dolly" Arthur, 78, of McAlester, Okla., formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla. Born July 14, 1930, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ida Guziak Lesiak. She was married Feb. 1, 1949, in Maryland to Arnold Arthur, who preceded her in death in 1985. The coupled lived in Oil City for several years before moving to McAlester, Okla., in 1982. Mrs. Arthur was a homemaker and a member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of McAlester, where she enjoyed helping with the annual church bazaar. She also enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Arthur is survived by two sons, Arnold S. Arthur and Dennis J. Arthur, both of McAlester, Okla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debi Huff and her husband, Charlie, of Cranberry, and Gail Evans and her husband, Steve, of Nixa, Mo.; five grandchildren, Justin Huff and his wife, Heather, of Cranberry, Jodi Huff of Cranberry, and Brianna, Donavan and Kyleah Evans of Nixa, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Jacob Huff; and one brother, Sigmund Lesiak of Naples, Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Arthur was preceded in death by one brother. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bishop Funeral Home, McAlester, Okla. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Bishop Chapel of Memories in Oklahoma with the Rev. Tom Murray officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan., 66601. Henrietta E. Blum, 100, of 105 South Main St., Seneca, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home, where she had been a patient since January 2008. Born April 20, 1908, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Charles and Bertha Waslohn Neubauer. Mrs. Blum graduated in 1926 from Oil City Senior High School, where she was active in the school chorus and was a starter on the varsity girls basketball team. She was the last surviving member of her graduating class. After graduation she first worked as a secretary for the Joseph Reid Gas Engine Co. in Oil City, then she worked in the office of Seeps Store before going to work for the Blizzard newspaper. Mrs. Blum returned to work as a proofreader after raising her two children, then she later worked in the circulation department for The Derrick until her retirement. Mrs. Blum was a lifelong member at Good Hope Lutheran Church, where she was active in the senior choir, led the junior choir, taught Sunday school and served on several committees, including evangelism and the parish education committee. She belonged to the Martha Circle at the church. Mrs. Blum also sang at other Oil City churches, played piano and was an active member of the Schubert Club. She was married Sept. 11, 1937, at Good Hope Lutheran Church to Philip E. Blum, who preceded her in death March 26, 1999. Mrs. Blum is survived by two children, Lois M. Kreye and her husband, Dr. George Kreye, of Littleton, Colo., and James P. Blum and his wife, Virginia, of Seneca; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, of whom she was very proud; and 23 nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her golden retriever Bailey, who visited her while she was in the Presbyterian Home. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Neubauer and Carl Neubauer; and six sisters, Bertha Wilson, Elizabeth Dale, Margaret Greenburg, Emma Maunsell, Anna Lawler and Ruth Lauffer. Her family will receive friends and relatives from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Good Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Philip Scherr officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Good Hope Lutheran Church or the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Susan Louise Chapin, 90, formerly of Carlton and Utica, died Wednesday , Dec. 10, 2008, at the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown. Born March 4, 1918, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Lee Roy and Ada Byrd Rice. She was married Nov. 2, 1940, to Howard G. Chapin, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Chapin was a 1936 graduate of Cochranton High School. She worked from 1937 to 1940 at the River Ridge Estate in Franklin, and from 1968 to 1972 she was the assistant house mother at the Meadville School of Nursing. Mrs. Chapin and her husband also operated a farm in Carlton and Utica. She was of the Protestant faith, she was active in various senior groups in Meadville, and she volunteered for several agencies. Mrs. Chapin is survived by one daughter, Sandra L. Yeager and her husband, the Rev. Lloyd S. Yeager, of Pine Grove; one son, Ronald H. Chapin of Meadville; two sisters, Virginia Stevens of Saegertown and Nancy Wright and her husband, Lester, of Cochranton; and two brothers, Donald G. Rice of North East and Charles F. Rice of Utica. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Samuel Chapin of Allentown, Lisa Lashley of York, Daniel Chapin of Baltimore, Md., and Ronald H. Chapin of Meadville; and four great-grandchildren, Chad and Chase Chapin and Alexis and Jordan Lashley. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Chapin was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Roy Rice and Gilbert G. Rice. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Dickson Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Samuel Chapin, Mrs. Chapin's grandson, officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery, Canal Township, Venango County. Frank A. Fleming, 85, of 9 Crestview Drive, Franklin, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born April 19, 1923, in Franklin, he was the son of Edward and Beatrice Kendrick Fleming. Mr. Fleming attended the Franklin public schools. Mr. Fleming owned and operated Frank's Save-On in Franklin for many years. He was a member of the Franklin Moose Lodge. Mr. Fleming was a NASCAR enthusiast. He is survived by two nieces, Vicki Nicklin of Franklin and Sharon Reeves of Wallaceville; one nephew, Richard Schiffer II of Seneca; and three cousins, Byron Kendrick and Frank Kendrick, both of Franklin, and Mary Jane Weathers of Greenville. Mr. Fleming was preceded in death by one brother, Edward E. "Bob" Fleming; three sisters, Ruth Barron, Wanda Schiffer and Betty Reeves; one niece, Valerie Vernier; and one nephew, Kevin Reeves. There will be no public visitation or services. Private interment will be made in Old Sandy Cemetery. The Huff Chapel in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. David D. Gibson, 59, of Clintonville, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at his home of natural causes. Born Dec. 7, 1949, in Grove City, he was the son of William "DeLoss" Gibson and Thelma Moore Gibson. Mr. Gibson graduated from Franklin High School. He was a self employed carpenter working in the Clintonville and surrounding area. Mr. Gibson was a member of East Unity Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his daughter and family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Mr. Gibson is survived by a daughter, Justice V. Gibson of Carmel, Ind.; six cousins, Joe Gibson and his wife, Betsy, of Parker, Fae Gibson, Steve Gibson of Parker, Brenda Hillard, Carl Hillard and Dee Hillard; an aunt, Alicia Moore; and many close friends. Mr. Gibson was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt and uncle, Bob and Esther Moore. The family will hold a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Jeff Wiles, an Episcopalian guest speaker, officiating. Interment will take place at East Unity Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Prison Fellowship, Box 1550, Merrifield, Va., 22116-1550. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Leah R. Graham, 78, of Campbell Avenue, Emlenton, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2008, at her residence following an illness. Born Feb, 18, 1930, in Elk City, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Vera Hanst Johnston. Mrs. Graham was married Aug. 28, 1982, to Richard B. "Dick" Graham, who preceded her in death June 15, 2007. She was a graduate of Shippenville High School. She had been employed in retail banking as a loan officer for a number of years. Mrs. Graham enjoyed watching "C.S.I." and "Law and Order" and was an avid golfer, having been a member of the Foxburg County Club. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling and spent winters in Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Graham is survived by two children, Cindi Seger and her husband, Fred, of Tucson, Ariz., and Brad Servey and his wife, Jennifer, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one grandson, Patrick Servey of Lexington, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Carole (Phil) Barrett of Elk City; two stepchildren, Kathleen Wilson and her husband, Don, of Camp Hill, and Steven Graham and his wife, Ruth, of Pittsburgh; one step-grandson, Christopher Graham of Pittsburgh; one brother-in-law, Ralph Hartle of Jordon, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by one daughter, Lana Servey; and one sister, Yvonne Hartle. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. There will be no public funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Emlenton Fire Dept., P.O. Box 371, Emlenton; Emlenton Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 346, Emlenton; or the Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin. Condolences may be sent at www.hilefh.com. Dorothy C. Hughes, 91, formerly of Oil City, died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born Jan. 2, 1917, in Mahoning, she was a daughter of the late Neil and Ethel Walker Helm. Mrs. Hughes was married to Kenneth Hughes, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, James Hughes and his wife, Sharon; two grandsons, Bradley Hughes and Dan Hughes; a granddaughter, Frances Hughes and a sister, Shirley Morrow. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev., Richard Roberts, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. Mildred Perry, 81, of Oil City, died late Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Earla Mae "Dutch" Shields, 91, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shields was a life-long resident of Marienville and recently made her home at Angert's Touch of Country Personal Care Home in Butler. She was born April 22, 1917, the daughter of the late Howard Gray and Ella Pearl Sheeley. Mrs. Shields graduated valedictorian in 1935 from Jenks Township High School. She was married Oct. 21, 1938, in Eldred to David F. Shields who preceded her in death in October 1982. In her early years Mrs. Shields was employed at the Marienville Express. Later she owned the Merry Mae Gift Shoppe and she retired from the United States Post Office. Mrs. Shields was a member of the Marienville United Methodist Church where she taught small children in Sunday school for many years. She was a member of the adult Sunday school class and was Sunday school superintendent. Mrs. Sheilds was a member of the Forest Chapter #482 Order of Eastern Star for more than 50 years and later Sylvania Chapter #102 of Tionesta . She was also an active member of the Marienville senior citizens. Mrs. Shields enjoyed knitting, reading and spending time with her family. Mrs. Shields is survived by three children, Donna J. Snyder of Marienville; David R. Shields and his wife, Linda, of Hopewell, Ohio; and Diane L. McClellan and her husband, Pat, of Butler. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Buster, Kelly and Joe Snyder; Becky Gore; Rich, Ryan and Rob McClellan; Tonya Morrison; Wendy Roush and Jody Shields. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by two brothers, Max Sheeley and Edwin "Deed" Sheeley; a sister, Helen McMullen; a son-in-law, Bill Snyder; and a close sister-in-law, Laura Belle Gesin. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Friends will also be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marienville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Saturday at the church with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor, officiating. There will be an Eastern Star service Friday evening in the funeral home. Interment will be in North Forest Cemetery, Marienville. The family suggest memorials be made to the Marienville United Methodist Church - Kitchen Fund or to the Marienville Area Library. Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, 86, of Porter Township, New Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at the Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1922, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Emma Fox Weaver. Mr. Weaver was married Dec. 8, 1945, to David Wade Weaver and Lenora A. Reitz Weaver who preceded him in death on March 27, 2000. Mr. Weaver was affiliated with the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. He was a member of New Bethlehem Lodge #522 and New Castle Consistory. Mr. Weaver worked for construction and various coal companies, operating heavy equipment. He was also part owner of W & M Coal Co. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting rabbits with his beagles. Mr. Weaver is survived by two sons, Kenneth Weaver and his wife, Pat, of New Bethlehem; and Robert Weaver and his wife, Patty, of New Bethlehem; three daughters, Karen Minich and her husband, Lee, of Fairmount City; Janice Welsh and her husband, Larry, of LaPorte, Ind.; and Rhonda Henry and her husband, Bob, of Fairmount City; and 12 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Weaver; three brothers, David Weaver, Tad Weaver and John Weaver; and a sister, Clare Mills. Mr. Weaver was the last of his immediate family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn with Pastor Robert Moore officiating. Interment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Patricia Reinsel Mass set Saturday A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Oil City for Patricia A. Reinsel, 74, formerly of 118 Bissell Ave., Oil City. She died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at her home in the village of President. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Princessbrowneyes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good morning Nancy, I forgot to ask you, if you go to the library again is it possible to find a death date on Francis's husband Nathaniel's Grandparents Nathaniel and Jane Nangle? (Nangle could also be spelt Naugle, Noogle, Nagle)I dont have a death date on them, Jane Nange must have died after the 1870 census and before the 1880 census. Nathaniel must have died after the 1880 census and before the 1900 census, because of his age it would be closer to 1890 then 1900. I would guess between 1880 and 1890. Thank you, Gloria Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Princessbrowneyes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good morning Nancy, I have those records on my Great Grandmother's marriages. No, I dont think getting marriage records would help at all because back then they didnt list all the info they do today. I have everthing on Francis and her husband Nathaniel (I am trying to find out when and where his father died), I am trying to find Francis's mother, father, siblings and grandparents. I can not find any of them in the census. I did find Francis's mother Mary Jane Burris-Near-Hall in the 1 census living with Francis before she died. I sent away for death certificates on Francis and her mother, that is how I found out who their parents were. I dont have a death date on Francis's father John Near to send for a death certificate, nor do I for Francis's Grandparents Daniel and Annie Burris. If I could find out when and where they died I could send for their death certificates also. Thank you so much for all your help. Have a wonderful day. Gloria 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, December 11, 2008: Robert L. Patton Sr., Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Sugarcreek Helen L. Redick, New Wilmington, formerly of St. Petersburg Patricia A. Reinsel, President, formerly of 118 Bissell Ave., Oil City Rachel M. Richard, New Castle Francis L. Weingard, Hotchkiss, Colo., formerly of Marienville Sandra A. Wyman, 3261 Curllsville Road, Curllsville Getting it right - Lucille B. Amon Getting it right - Cluster Allen Bud Goodman Getting it right - Thomas Burns McCauley Robert L. Patton Sr., 73, a former Sugarcreek resident, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Patton, a 1953 Rocky Grove High School graduate, had lived in Columbus since his discharge from the Air Force. He was retired from Sears and Roebuck. Among his survivors are his wife, the former Donna Earley of Columbus; two sons, Robert Patton Jr. and Curtis Patton, both of Columbus; three brothers, Jim, Jack and Paul; one sister, Shirley; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Helen L. Redick, 97, of New Wilmington, formerly of St. Petersburg, died at 2:04 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Overlook Medical Clinic in New Wilmington. Born Aug. 21, 1911, in St. Petersburg, Mrs. Redick was the daughter of Percy L. and Mary Ellen Womer Boyd. Mrs. Redick was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening. She was married May 3, 1947, in Oil City to Lloyd L. Redick who preceded her in death of Feb. 6, 1981. Mrs. Redick is survived by a son, Richard E. Beichner and his wife, Ailene, of New Castle; two grandsons, Robert L. Beichner of New Castle; Richard A. Beichner and his wife, Kimberly, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Kaylyn and Matthew Beichner of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a number of nieces nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Redick was preceded in death by four sisters, Sally Karnes, Florence Goughler, Anne Grazier and Lwella Boyd; four brothers, Arthur Boyd, Clarence Boyd, Leland Boyd and Fred Boyd; and her first husband, Claire Miller. Friends will be received from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Friday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Emlenton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent electronically at www.hilefh.com. Patricia A. Reinsel, 74, formerly of 118 Bissell Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at her home in the village of President. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Rachel M. Richard, 93, of New Castle, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2008, at her residence in Union Township. Born Feb. 24, 1915, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Eric and Ida Luama Ecklund. She was married to Charles F. Richard who preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1972. Mrs Richard was a homemaker. She enjoyed the big band dance and swing music. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Richard is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ioria of Kennerdell; five grandchildren, Sherri Bartholomed and her husband, David, of New Castle; Martin Ionio and his wife, Kym, of Princeton; Bobbie Rochon and her husband, Jon, of Jamestown; and Nancy Weise and her husband, James, of Campbell, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Richard was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Ecklund and Victor Ecklund; one half-brother, Albert Ecklund; a sister, Geneva Fagan Ecklund; and one half-sister, Sigrid Ecklund. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 3000 Wilmington Road. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Cyphert of Victory Center Church officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Francis L. Weingard, 64, of Hotchkiss, Colo., formerly of Marienville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Mr. Weingard was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Oct. 2, 2008. Born May 30, 1944, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Cecil and Isabelle Marsteller Weingard. Mr. Weingard was married in 1969 at the Free Methodist church to the former Alice Whitton, who survives. Mr. Weingard was a plumber's assistant by trade. In addition to his wife, Alice Weingard of Hotchkiss, Colo., Mr. Weingard is survived by five daughters, Dixie Epp of Noblesville, Ind., Holly Miller of Spencer, Ind., Heidi Echols of Landisville, N.J., Jodi Randel of Miltonvale, Kan., and Lyndi Booth of Madison, Fla. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert Weingard of Townville and Darrell Weingard of Montrose, Colo.; one sister, Linda Lewis of Titusville; seven granddaughters and seven grandsons. The family will receive friends and family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Nathan Bryant presiding. Interment will be in Guitonville Cemetery, Marienville HC 3. Sandra A. Wyman, 64, of 3261 Curllsville Road., Curllsville, died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at the Clarion Hospital. Born May 4, 1944, in Curllsville, she was the daughter of Eugene "Bud" and Virginia Smith McCall. Mrs. Wyman was employed at Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in Clarion for 33 years. She retired in 2003. She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville where she belonged to the Grace Community Church Christmas craft club. She also enjoyed crocheting and collecting cook books. Ms. Wyman is survived by a daughter, Tammy Archie of Vanderwoort, Ark.; two grandsons, Shane Archie of Bloomsburg and Jarid Archie of Broken Bow, Okla.; a granddaughter, Codie Archie of Vanderwoort, Ark.; two sisters, Betty Lou Leasure of Fort Myers, Fla. and Jean Say of Callensburg; a sister-in-law, Evelyn McCall of Curllsville; a special friend, Guy Hepler of New Bethlehem; a special dog, "Tater;" and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. Wyman was preceded in death by a son, Terry Allen Wyman; an infant daughter; a brother Richard "Dick" McCall; and two brothers-in-law, Roy Leasure and Gene Say. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel George, pastor of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. Getting it right - Lucille B. Amon Lucille B. Amon, 74, of 374 N. Perry Highway, Mercer, Lot 110, Coolspring Township, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Butler Memorial Hospital from an extended illness. Born Feb. 9, 1934, in Tippery, Venango County, she was the daughter of the late Boston Leslie Confer and Lula Irene Chambers. Mrs. Amon's survivors include a sister, Delores Gayetty and her husband, Marvin, of Franklin. Getting it right - Cluster Allen Bud Goodman Cluster Allen Bud Goodman, 72, of Marienville HC 3, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his home following an extended illness. Born Dec. 19, 1935, in Perryville, he was the son of Elton Lawson and Elizabeth Shimmer Horn Goodman. Among Mr. Goodman's survivors are a sister, Peg of Prospect; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by a son, Cluster A. Goodman Jr. Getting it right - Thomas Burns McCauley Thomas Burns McCauley, 57, of Oil City, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 6, 2008, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 8, 1951, in Oil City, he was a son of Henry J. and Frances M. Friggle McCauley. Mr. McCauley's survivors include a son, Jason McCauley.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nakd38 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have the following info. Francis J Near, M 9-13-1870 in Lawrence county to Daniel Barnicle(Barnico) by James Dickson, Esq. Pritchard-Barnicle By Alderman Wm Porter, on the 7th (5-7-1873) Mr. Nathaniel Pritchard to Miss Francis Barnicle both of Big Beaver Twp.( Lawrence County.) Do you think that getting the marriage record, might shed some light on her parents. They can be obtained at the Lawrence county Court House, Court St, New Castle, PA 16101 Uncertain the cost, Court house Ph #724-656-2440 I was at the library today and got this info but could not find anything additional. Could not find a death record for Barnicle in the 1870's. Possibly they were divorced. Sorry..Nancy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Princessbrowneyes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for offering, I have the obits of Francis and her mother Mary. I am stuck on Daniel and Annie Burris and also John Near. I can't find info on them. Gloria 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, December 10, 2008: James L. "Jim" Enos, The Villages, Fla., formerly of Oil City Cluster Allen "Bud" Goodman, Marienville HC 3 Keith McFadden, Washington Street, Strattanville Getting it right: Paul E. Beer James L. "Jim" Enos, 74, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Oil City, left this Earth after a brief illness on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at The Villages Hospital in The Villages, Fla. Mr. Enos died as he had lived, surrounded by his family. Mr. Enos, who was born Feb. 15, 1934, in Oil City, headed the swim program at Oil City High School from its inception in the late 1960s until he took an early retirement from teaching in 1981 and moved to Florida. He and his wife, Kay Enos, raised their four children in Oil City and attended St. Venantius Catholic Church in Rouseville. When the couple retired from teaching and moved to Weirsdale, Fla., it is a testament to the closeness of their family that all four children ultimately relocated nearby. When each of the children married and started families of their own, Mr. Enos, known as "Poppa Coach" to his grandchildren, presided over countless holiday dinners and celebrations that included the entire brood. His distinctively booming voice, honed over years of coaching the Oil City swim team, could always be heard over the crowd during these events, which have gifted his family with countless precious memories. After owning and operating Eaton's Beach in Weirsdale, Fla., for 15 years, Mr. Enos relocated to The Villages, where he embraced the social and sporting life. He was a devoted and longtime volunteer for the Phillips Golf Scramble. After Kay Enos died in 2002, he met Anne and was blessed with another happy marriage. Mr. Enos was an enthusiastic golfer and traveler and crammed much living into the last years of his life. He is survived by his wife, Anne Enos; his children, Dawn Prestipino, Jeff Enos, Tim Enos and Jayne Pheil; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Enos will be missed by his family and a large circle of friends. There will be no formal service according to Mr. Enos' wishes. The family suggests that those who wish to honor Mr. Enos' memory make a donation to the charity of their choice. The Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Cluster Allen "Bud" Goodman, 72, of Marienville HC 3, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his home following an extended illness. Born Dec. 19, 1935, in Perryville, he was the son of Elton Lawson and Elizabeth Shimmer Horn Goodman. He was married April 25, 1959, in Chicora, to the former Gisela Thiede, and she survives. Mr. Goodman retired from the U.S. Army in 1977 after more than 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and he was a member of the American Legion of worthington. In addition to his wife, Mr. Goodman is survived by two daughters and one son, Evelyn P. Crytzer of Monessen, Carol Sheets and her husband, Ralph, of Marienville, and Michael Goodman; and five brothers, Augusta Ray Goodman of Rimersburg, Olen LeRoy Goodman of West Virginia, Elvin Elton Goodman of Knox, Edward Lemon Goodman of New Bethlehem and Floyde Eugene Goodman of West Virginia. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a daughter-in-law, Michelle Goodman Martin of Parker; and a son-in-law, Donald Paul Crytzer of Ford City. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Della, Myrtle Bell, Edith, Julianna, Irma, Lillian and William. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. A prayer service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gregory Passauer presiding. A burial service will follow at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry Township, Venango County, with full military honors. Keith McFadden, 81, of Washington Street, Strattanville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 17, 1927, in Mahaffey, Pa., he was the son of Aden and Anna Tooke McFadden. He graduted from the Mahaffey High School and DuBois Business College in the early 1960s. He was married July 22, 1948, to the former Glenna R. Ross and she survives. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer USS Gainard. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Strattanville. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. McFadden became a certified public accountant on July 26, 1963. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. McFadden was a partner with his son in the accounting firm of McFadden and Company for many years. He was a past president of the Northwest Chapter of Certified Public Accountants. He was a long-time member and past chief of the Strattanville Volunteer Fire Company and previously served on the Strattanville Borough Council. Mr. McFadden was a long-time member of the Pine Crest Country Club where he was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Ecceles-Lesher Foundation board of directors and the First Seneca Bank advisory board. Surviving in addition to his wife are five children, Michael K. McFadden of Strattanville, Joyce A. Scalercio and her husband Anthony of Sewickly, Susan M. Schmader and her husband Richard of Strattanville, Jeffrey L. McFadden and his fiance Shelly K. Hetrick of Strattanville and Becky J. Berrier and her husband Matthew of Carlisle. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Betta of Weedville; a brother, Ward McFadden and his wife Margaret of Brockway; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother DeLee McFadden and an infant daughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion., Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion, officiating Interment will be in Watts Cemetery, Clearfield County. Donations may be made to Strattanville Volunteer Fire Company. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Getting it right. Paul E. Beer Paul E. Beer, 81, of New Bethlehem (Distant), died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Mr. Beer's survivors include one sister, Ruth Shrecengost; two nephews, Bob Shrecengost and Bill Shrecengost; and two great-nephews, Jason Shrecengost and Wade Shrecengost. Paul E. Beer: Paul E. Beer, 81, of New Bethlehem (Distant), died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Mr. Beer's survivors include one sister, Ruth Shrecengost; two nephews, Bob Shrecengost and Bill Shrecengost; and two great-nephews, Jason Shrecengost and Wade Shrecengost.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nakd38 Surnames: Hall/Burris Near/Pritchett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glori, I live in Lawrence County, and would gladly look up the obits for Francis and Mary Jane, if it would be of any help. Usually it lists all children and siblings. If you can think of any other info I might find, or look for, let me know. 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, December 9, 2008: Lucille B. Amon, 374 N. Perry Highway, Mercer, Coolspring Township Paul E. Beer, New Bethlehem (Distant) Michael James Frye, 10429 Paden Road, Guys Mills Donald D. Kahle, 116 Kings Highway, Oil City Rev. J. Richard "Dick" Lichtenberger, Jackson Center Hunter Shaffer, 2097 Bredinsburg Road Jerry L. "Snork" Shaffer, Oil City Lawrence H. Tompkins, 306 Orange St., Oil City Lucille B. Amon, 74, of 374 N. Perry Highway, Mercer, Lot 110, Coolspring Township, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Butler Memorial Hospital from an extended illness. Born Feb. 9, 1934, in Tippery, Venango County, she was the daughter of the late Boston Leslie Confer and Lula Irene Chambers. Mrs. Amon was married Jan. 3, 1956, to Frederick E. Amon, who preceded her in death in March 1981. Mrs. Amon was employed as a waitress at Mercer Diner and was also a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting and also had a love of butterflies. Mrs. Amon is survived by one son, Mark Amon of Mercer; three sisters, Bertha Mae Blauser and her husband, Chet, of Grove City, Geraldine Hale of Oil City and Delores Gay Etty and her husband, Marvin, of Franklin; two brothers, Lyle Confer of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Donald Confer and his wife, Ann, of Franklin; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Amon was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Confer and Eleanor Emenhizer; one brother, Wade Confer; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Hale and Elmer Emenhizer; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Confer and Martha Confer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Fred Blauser, nephew of Mrs. Amon, officiating. Paul E. Beer, 81, of New Bethlehem (Distant), died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Born August 2, 1927 in Distant, he was the son of William E. Beer and Junie V. Shilling Beer. Mr. Beer was employed as a state auditor for the Liquor Control Board. He was a member of the Distant Baptist Church. Mr. Beer was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was also a past Democratic chairman in Armstrong County. Mr. Beer is survived by a sister, Ruth Shreckengost of New Bethlehem (Distant); two nephews, Robert Shreckengost of New Bethlehem, and William Shreckengost and his wife, Susan, of New Bethlehem (Distant); two great-nephews, Jason Shreckengost and Wade Shreckengost; three great-great-nephews and three great-great-nieces. Mr. Beer was preceded in death by both parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Lyle Westover, of Distant Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Distant. Michael James Frye, 32, of 10429 Paden Road, Guys Mills, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in East Mead Township as a result of a hunting accident. Born Dec. 17, 1975, in Johnstown, he was the son of Terry L. and Phyllis Pierce Frye. He was married June 8, 2007, to Amy Sweet, who survives. He was a member of Wesleyan Methodist Church in Meadville. Mr. Frye had been employed as a truck driver for numerous trucking companies. He attended Northern Cambria schools in Spangler. Mr. Frye's hobbies included hunting, fishing and woodworking. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Frye is survived by one daughter, Samantha N. Frye of Guys Mills; one stepdaughter, Amber Sweet of Guys Mills; one sister, Susan Duray of Seneca; and four brothers, Terry Lee Frye Jr. and his wife, Bunny, of Guys Mills, Christopher R. Frye of Morresville, N.C., Timothy Andrew Frye and his wife, Cristie, of Meadville, and Matthew David Frye and his wife, Sheilia, of Sugarcreek. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Merl and Margaret Pierce of Westover, and 13 nieces and nephews. Mr. Frye was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Merle and Mildred Frye. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Houseworth, pastor of Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will take place in St. Hippolyte Cemetery, Guys Mills. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Amy Frye, 10429 Paden Road, Guys Mills, 16327. 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. Rev. J. Richard "Dick" Lichtenberger, 92, of Jackson Center, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Pine Township, after a short illness. Born March 10, 1916, in Franklin, he was the son of Joseph E. and Anna B. Chisholm Lichtenberger. Rev. Lichtenberger was a 1935 graduate of Franklin High School and attended the former Welch's Business School of Oil City. His life took him on a journey of serving others. Just out of high school, Rev. Lichtenberger served on the National Commission to Combat Juvenile Delinquency. This sparked an interest in encouraging boys and young men. Rev. Lichtenberger got a job with Mobil Oil, which he kept for 25 years. During that time he continued to work with young people in Sunday school, dramatics, sports and scouting. He established the first Cub Scout Troop in Franklin. Rev. Lichtenberger also served as director of the Youth Center at the First Baptist Church of Franklin and then became an ordained minister. After the Mobile plant burned, he went to work at Polk State School and Hospital. While at Polk, Rev. Lichtenberger began working as a recreation director at George Junior Republic in Grove City. While there he started and directed their drum and bugle corps and made a difference in many of the boys lives. One in particular came to see him after 40 years to acknowledge him. After working at George Junior for 12 years, he returned to Polk Center in the Community Readiness Department and retired in 1981. His service to community was important to him. He served as chaplain of the Grove City AARP and Jackson Grange, was president of Mercer Area Senior Citizens, and was program director of Stoneboro Golden Agers and Stoneboro's Lion's Club; all of which he was a member. Rev. Lichtenberger served as a councilman for Jackson Center borough and served as the town's mayor for five years. Rev. Lichtenberger also served as pastor of the Plum and Troy Baptist Church in Chapmanville and later the First Baptist Church in Stoneboro. He also established and directed the Jackson Center Community Choir. He was a member of the Jackson Center Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday school and was the choir director for many years. Rev. Lichtenberger was a writer and his greatest joy was producing his weekly columns in the Allied News and Tri-County News. He was married July 6, 1970, to the former Thelma C. Brazel Anderson, who survives at 20 Orchard Drive, Room 811, Grove City, 16127. In addition to his wife, Rev. Lichtenberger is survived by a son, J. Gary Anderson and his wife, Carol, of Broomfield, Colo.; a granddaughter, Sonya Seidler and her husband, Craig, of Louisville, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Jack Seidler; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rev. Lichtenberger was preceded in death by a brother, Francis R. Lichtenberger. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry L. Greenlee, pastor of Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Township. Memorials may be made to the Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 66, Jackson Center, 16133. Hunter Shaffer, 10, of 2097 Bredinsburg Road, died from complications of mitochondrial disease at 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. A son of Frederick D. and Kimberly D. Rector Shaffer, he was born July 18, 1998, in Franklin. He was enrolled in the Commonwealth Connection Academy, a cyber school. Hunter enjoyed his videos, music, swimming, bowling and four-wheeling. He also participated in horse riding at the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association (VARHA). He loved to ride in his father's truck. Hunter will be remembered for his infectious smile and the sunshine, joy and love he brought to everyone. He attended the Franklin Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Hannah E. Shaffer at home; his paternal grandmother, Donna V. Shaffer of Seneca; his maternal grandparents, Jack and Barb Rector of Oil City and Jim and Darlene Brown of Polk; his maternal great-grandmother, Claribel "Peg" O'Neil of Cranberry; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles E. Shaffer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Franklin Church of the Nazarene, 393 Pone Lane, with Pastor David Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Rockland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 393 Pone Lane, Franklin, 16323. Jerry L. "Snork" Shaffer, 66, of Oil City, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born Dec. 29, 1941, in Putneyville, Armstrong County, he was the son of the late Roy E. and Ruth V. Minerd Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer was a veteran of the Vietnam era, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by a close friend, Carol A. Kline of Oil City. Mr. Shaffer is also survived by a brother, Richard L. Shaffer and his wife, Susan, of Titusville; two sisters, Grace M. Sherman and her husband, Jack, of Tionesta; Janet L. Klingensmith of Columbus, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by a son, Keith Allen Shaffer; four brothers, Robert E. Shaffer, Jay Fred Shaffer, Homer R. Shaffer, and William J. Shaffer; and a sister, Norma J. Minich. Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service at noon Saturday at the Tionesta Church of God. Co-officiating the service are the Rev. Susan A. Evans, chaplain of the VNA of Venango County Hospice, and the Rev. Randy L. Evans, chaplain of the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice. Memorials may be sent to the VNA of Venango County Foundation-Hospice 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Lawrence H. Tompkins, 85, of 306 Orange St., Oil City, died at 12:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Veterans Medical Center in Erie following an extended illness. Born Jan. 25, 1923, in Ossining, N.Y., he was the son of the late Herbert and Catherine Murphy Tompkins. Mr. Tompkins was educated in the Ossining, N.Y., area. Following World War II, he attended Allegheny College in Meadville and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and economics. Mr. Tompkins first worked for First National Bank in Franklin and then went to Northwest Bank, the predecessor to Mellon, in Oil City. He worked there until ill health forced his early retirement at the age of 60 in 1983. Mr. Tompkins was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II, seeing duty in the China, Burma India Theatre. He served as a first lieutenant from Nov. 28, 1942, through June, 26 1944. A member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Siverly, he also belonged to the Oil City Knights of Columbus and the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the BPOE (Elks), American Legion , VFW, Disabled American Veterans and the Catholic War Vets. Mr. Tompkins enjoyed playing poker and pinochle with his card club. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Mr. Tompkins was married Sept. 3, 1949, in New Haven, Conn., to the former Marion W. Teasdale, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tompkins is survived by five children, Gregory Tompkins and his wife, Gayle, of East Liverpool, Ohio; David Tompkins and his wife, Jane, of Carlisle, Donald Tompkins of Oil City, Barbara Bromley and her husband, Mitch, of Titusville, and Robert Tompkins and his wife, Janet, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Scott, Michael and Kate Tompkins, Melissa and Laura Bromley, and Bridget and Rachel Tompkins. He is also survived by a former daughter-in-law, Nancy Tompkins of Columbiana, Ohio; a brother, Robert Tompkins and his wife, Catherine, of Chatham Mass.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Teasdale of Meadville; and three nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Siverly with Monsignor Gerald J. Koos, a chaplain at the VA Medical Center in Erie, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Patients Activity Fund at the VA Medical Center, 135 E 38th St., Erie, 16504. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

The Derrick, December 8, 2008: Thomas Burns McCauley, Oil City Geraldine O. Master, Perry Township, Parker June A, Proper, 1252 Wallaceville Road, Titusville James R. Schumacher, 608 Moran St., Oil City Lawrence H. Tompkins, 306 Orange St., Oil City Thomas Burns McCauley, 57, of Oil City, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 6, 2008, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 8, 1951, in Oil City, he was a son of Henry J. and Frances M. Friggle McCauley. Thomas, a successful businessman, made his home in Oil City and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an ASME-certified mechanical engineer. Thomas was a member of Petrolia Lodge 363 F&AM, the Venango Lodge of Perfection and the Shriners of North America. He attended St. Stephen Church with his wife of six years, Estela Perez McCauley, who survives. In addition to both his parents and wife, he is survived by his children, Dawn M. Hunter and husband, Don, Erin L. Walters and husband, John, Jeromy Ritchey and wife, Melissa, Thomas J. McCauley and Samantha M. McCauley; eight grandchildren, and one step-granddaughter, all of whom he loved deeply. Also surviving are a brother, Dennis S. McCauley and fiancée, Sharon Heckathorne; a sister, Galla A. Vogan and husband, Kenneth; two half-brothers, Charles and Henry McCauley; a half-sister, Linda Eisenman; and three nieces. Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle L. McCauley; a grandson, Stephen Hunter; and grandmothers, Goldie Friggle and Ethel McCauley. Friends may pay their respects from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Plumer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospital. Geraldine O. Master, 85, of Perry Township, Parker, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 5, 2008, following an illness at the residence of her daughter at West Monterey, surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 6, 1923, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Chester R. and Cora E. Gallagher McCoy. She was employed in the packaging department by the former Glass Containers Corp. of Parker for well over 20 years, where she was also a member of the GMP union. She was a lifelong member of the Church of God, first at the former Dutch Hill Church of God, and then after the merger, she was an active member of the Park Hill Church of God at West Freedom. She was one of the founders of the Monday morning prayer group for the women of the church. She worked in the nursery for years, volunteered with day care, and was always a member of the Women of the Church of God. She was a natural artist with various painting media and painted logging and circular saws with country scenes, far too many to mention. She enjoyed music, and in her late fifties, decided to embark upon learning to play the piano. Listening to music, decorating cakes she baked and watching boxing on TV were a few of her favorite pastimes. But, her favorite pastime of all was spending quality time with her all the members of her devoted family. Surviving are her daughter, Penny Master Larkin and fiancé, Will Symonds, of West Monterey; two sons and their wives, Wiley Jack Master and Sandy of Chicora and Rocky J. Master and Margie of Dutch Hill; and a sister and her husband, Dorothy McCoy Anthony and John "Banjo" of Dutch Hill. Survivors also include five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren ; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wade McCoy in 1984 and Thomas "Tom" McCoy in 2008. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Park Hill Church of God, Lime Plant Road, West Freedom. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church with staff of the Church of God officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery at Dutch Hill. June A. Proper, 85, of 1252 Wallaceville Road, Titusville, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Vance and Nellie Strayer Van Horn. Mrs. Proper was a 1942 graduate of Oil City High School. She was also a graduate of the Barbizon Modeling School in New York City. She had worked as secretary and notary at Proper's Used Cars in Dempseytown. She also worked at General Electric during World War II. Mrs. Proper was a life member of the Wallaceville United Methodist Church, where she was secretary of the Ladies Aid. She was a charter member of the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and of the Chapmanville-Diamond Homemakers. She enjoyed collecting antique pictures, combs, jewelry, postcards, and sea shells on her trips to Florida. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, crafts, and making jewelry trees. She was married Jan. 18, 1947, to Wayne E. Proper, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gary R. Proper and his wife, Joyce, and Randy L. Proper and his wife, Cheryl, all of Dempseytown; two grandsons, Eric Proper of Naples, Fla., and Aaron Proper of Latrobe. Survivors also include two granddaughters, Randi Hibbard and husband, Chris, of Dempseytown, and Ricki Proper, a student a Mercyhurst College in Erie; a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Hibbard; a brother-in-law, Gerald Proper and wife, Grace, of Oil City; and two nieces, Joyce Schwindt of Meadville and Sherry Shawgo of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half brother, Virl Kaen; and a niece, Robin Deemer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wallaceville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Earl Dykes, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the Wallaceville United Methodist Church or to the charity of one's choice. James R. Schumacher, 85, of 608 Moran St., Oil City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Born May 24, 1923, in East Brady, he was the son of the late Loretta C. Schumacher-Gibson. He attended East Brady High School, where he played quarterback, never missing a practice for four years and was elected captain of his team in his senior year. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1949 with a bachelor's of science degree in business administration. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps with the 446th Bomb Squadron, 321st Bomb Group of the 12th Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater as a radio operator/gunner on a B-25 Bomber. He received a number of decorations and medals and was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Schumacher moved to Oil City and worked at Oil Well Supply from 1950 to 1959 and then at Worthington Corporation before joining the Social Security Administration, from which he retired after 26 years of service. He was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and was a former member of the St. Stephen Holy Name Society and an original member of the Legion of Mary. Mr. Schumacher loved the Lord and was always willing to share his faith with everyone. He had a devotion to the rights of the unborn and worked continually on their behalf. Mr. Schumacher dearly loved his family and was very devoted to them. He enjoyed time spent with his family and especially enjoyed his great-grandchildren and thought the world of them. He also had a wonderful group of friends with whom he attended prayer meetings as well as his friends he joined regularly for morning coffee at McDonald's. Mr. Schumacher always had a passion for football and was an avid Notre Dame fan and also followed the Steelers and Penn State teams. He was married June 6, 1949, to the love of his life, the former Elma Magrini, who preceded him in death March 24, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Lewis and her husband, Robert, of Knox, a son, Robert Schumacher and his wife, Deborah, of Oil City, and a daughter, Marci Schumacher of Oil City; five grandchildren, Jamie Lewis and his wife, Melanie, of Mars, Traci Blazosky and her husband, Ryan, of Knox, and Michael, Patrick and Eric Schumacher, all of Oil City; and three great-grandchildren, Jayden and Gavin Blazosky and Ava Lewis. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Rose Schumacher of East Brady, Victoria Pfaff and her husband, Max, of Union City and Ann Magrini of Clarion; a brother-in-law, Duane Bashline of Clarion; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife of 49 years, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Schumacher of East Brady and Frank Gibson of Butler; and three sisters, Rosemary Schumacher of East Brady, Mary Carolyn (Pat) Walker of Butler and Anita Ann Wimer of Florida. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Stephen School or the American Heart Association. Lawrence H. Tompkins, 85, of 306 Orange St., Oil City, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center in Erie following an extended illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

In the 1900 census, my gr grandfather stated that he had been "Naturalized" a U.S. citizen. James Morrison b. 1839 in County Tyrone, Ireland, lived in Clarion County, PA for many years. If he filed for citizenship in Clarion, Where would I go to find these records? John C. Hall, Petaluma, California

The Derrick, December 6, 2008: Cyral Jay "Jay" Croyle, Jay Lane, Karns City Constance "Connie" Davis, 1028 W. Second St., Oil City Frank M. Filipowski, Saegertown, formerly of Oil City Robert W. Rowe, Nickleville RD, Knox William E. Wigren, Oil City Cindy Wolf, Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion Cyral Jay "Jay" Croyle Sr., 83, of Jay Lane, Karns City, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Chicora Medical Center, Chicora, after a lingering illness. Born Oct. 15, 1925, in Butler County, he was a son of the late Charlie Croyle and Susie Roudebush Croyle. Mr. Croyle was a former member of the Karns City Church of God of Prophecy and later attended the Six Points Church of God of Prophecy. He attended the Fairview Township/Karns City High School. He and his wife enjoyed camping and were former members of the Clarion County Campers for 16 years. They also camped at Deer Hunters Campground in Harrisville and at Ponderosa Park in Salem, Ohio. Mr. Croyle was the Democratic committeeman in Karns City for a number of years. His working career included R.O. Murphy Coal Co., highway superintendent for PennDOT in northern Butler County and assignment as postmaster in Karns City for two years. He and his wife operated Croyle's Market in Karns City for a number of years. Mr. Croyle was employed later at Penreco in Karns City as a boiler fireman for 20 years, retiring in 1988. He was married Dec. 24, 1945, in Rimersburg by Rev. Young to the former Isabelle A. Corbett who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Bishop C. Jay Croyle Jr. and his wife Bess of Foxburg and Charles A. Croyle and his wife Tammy of Chicora; three daughters, Marlene Burke and her husband Leo F. of Karns City, Brenda J. King and her husband John P. of Karns City and Connie M. King and her husband Duane of Oil City; a sister, Waunda J. Crispen of Huey; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were five brothers, John Croyle, Joseph R. "Dick" Croyle, George Croyle, Randall Croyle and infant Gordon Croyle and one grandson. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. Friends will also be received from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services Monday at the Six Points Church of God of Prophecy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Officiating will be Mr. Croyle's son, Bishop C. Jay Croyle Jr., state overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy of Pennsylvania, and Rev. E. L. Croyle, pastor of the Sylacauga Church of God of Prophecy in Sylacauga, Ala. Private interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at Chicora. Constance "Connie" Davis 71, of 1028 West Second St., Oil City, died Friday morning, Dec. 5, 2008, at DuBois Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born June 10, 1937, in Emlenton, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hewitt and Edna Zillifro Hewitt-Davis. She attended St. Stephen and Oil City schools. She was married Sept. 15, 1961, in Winchester, Va., to Herbert E. Davis, and he preceded her in death June 3, 2002. Mrs. Davis had been co-owner of Tri-County Window Washing with her late husband for more than 40 years. She was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. Connie bowled on Thursdays with the Pulaski Pussycats and in the Tuesday night league at Seneca Lanes. She also enjoyed golfing at Cross Creek. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Davis Bowser and her husband, Tom, of DuBois, and Lisa Davis-Heasley and her husband, Kim, of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Taylor, Cheyanne, Nathan and Joseph Bowser, and Shannan, Christopher and Aaron Heasley; two stepbrothers, Robert and Janice Davis of Oil City and Dan and Kathy Davis of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Downs; one brother, Don Hewitt; and her stepfather, Robert Davis. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 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 with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor at St. Stephen, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Visiting Nurses Association. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Frank M. Filipowski, 73, of 16567 Huson Road, Saegertown, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Filipowski was born in Oil City on Feb. 7, 1935, the son of the late Frank and Mary Pachlita Filipowski. On Oct. 25, 1975, Frank married Virginia Proper, and she survives. He was a member of Assumption BVM Church in Oil City. Frank retired from Meadville Medical Center, where he had been employed as a courier. He previously had been employed by Saegertown Manufacturing and the former Grants Feed Store of Meadville as a small engine mechanic. Following his 1952 graduation from Oil City High School, Frank entered the U.S. Air Force, where he honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict as well as the Vietnam Conflict before his retirement as a master sergeant in 1974. An avid sportsman, Frank was a member of the Black Ash Sportsman's Club. He was also a member of VFW Post 2006 and a former member of the Meadville Elks. Frank is survived by one daughter, Amy J. Filipowski of Meadville; two sisters, Helen Fischer and her husband, Robert, of Meadville, and Adeline Sullenger of Midvale, Utah; one brother, Edward R. Filipowski and his wife, Lois M., of Dempseytown; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Say and Anna Jane Wermlinger. Private services will be held at the Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, with the Rev. John Barger officiating. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Oil City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Assumption BVM Church, 7 Pulaski St., Oil City, 16301. Robert W. Rowe, 88, of Nickleville RD, Knox, died suddenly at his home Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2008. Born Oct. 6, 1920, on the family farm in Beaver Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Lester and Eunice Heeter Rowe. Bob was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a gradute of White Memorial High School in Knox. In January 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the India-China-Burma Theatre. He was discharged in 1946, and for the remainder of his life he never traveled far from home as he had seen enough of the world with the Army. Bob worked for a time with Knox Glass and then worked for Columbia Gas for 31 years until his retirement. He was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Knox RD, where he served on council several times. Bob loved the outdoors, especially gardening, hunting, fishing and just "puttering." He was a voracious reader of history books, and he was honored as a 50-year voter, a matter of responsibility and pride to him. On Oct. 29, 1946, he married Bernice Ritchey, and she survives. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in October. He is also survived by one daughter, Mary Kathryn Wise and her husband, Daniel, of Ninevah; one son, Robert W. Rowe II and his wife, Darlene, of Lewisburg; six grandchildren, Robert W. Rowe III of Hutchinson, Kan., Steven F. Rowe of Harrisburg, Brian E. Rowe and his wife, Kim, of Lewisburg, Jeffrey A. Rowe and his wife, Julie, of York, Jenna A. Rowe, a student at Shippensburg University, and D. Clark Wise, a student at Gannon University; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by six brothers, Gerald A. Rowe, John F. Rowe, Ivan L. Rowe, George E. Rowe, Richard Rowe and Carl K. Rowe; and one sister, Dorothy A. Rowe. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1051 Twin Church Road, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karen Parsh, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery, Twin Church Road, Knox. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1051 Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232; Knox Volunteer Ambulance Service, Knox, 16232; or a charity of one's choice. William E. Wigren, 63, a lifelong resident of Oil City, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 3, 1945, in Oil City, he was a son of Edward H. and Mildred Shreve Wigren. Mr. Wigren was a graduate of Oil City High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1965 to 1969 as a radioman. Mr. Wigren attended the Pittsburgh Technical Institute and received an associate degree in drafting and design technology. He was employed at Joy Technologies from 1969 until his death. Mr. Wigren was a "Ham" radio operator and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Sam. On April 23, 1966, he married the former Nancy Reagle, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two sons, Todd Wigren and his wife, Pamela, of Oil City, and Justin Wigren and his fiancee, Tammy, of Seneca; and a very special grandson, Samuel Lee Wigren of Seneca. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Geraldine K. Reagle of Seneca; a brother-in-law, Mark Reagle; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Lukasiak and her husband, Mark, and Joni Erich and her husband, Harold; two special aunts, Eva Wigren and Catherine Wigren of Edinboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Donnie Wigren and Walter Wigren; and his father-in-law, Lee Reagle. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Sharon Hilfiger, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute, UPMC Montefiore, 7 South 3459 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213. Cindy Wolf, 49, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Dec. 4, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1959, in Brookville, the daughter of the late Harold Swigart and Clara Blair Swigart of Shippenville. Cindy graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School in 1975. She married Rollie Wolf on May 12, 1984, and he survives. Cindy enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and children, gardening, watching John Wayne movies and listening to music. She was a homemaker and a dedicated Christian. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Shylo Neely and her husband, Al, of Ohio; her son, Mason Wolf and his wife, Stephanie, of Ohio; a stepson, Christopher Wolf of Pittsburgh; a stepdaughter, Nicole Wolf of Pittsburgh; and grandchildren Zachary Neely of Ohio, Joseph Wolf of Pittsburgh and soon to be expected Holly Marie Wolf. She is also survived by her father-in-law, George Wolf of Clarion; a brother, Ted Swigart of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Carol Carnahan and her husband, Doug, of Shippenville; a nephew, Kurt Carnahan and his wife, Jessica, of Knox; a niece, Bobby Joe Swigart of Arizona; and numerous other nieces and nephews and brother and sister-in-laws. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Swigart; and her mother-in-law, Carolyn Wolf. Viewing will be 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. Betsy Cooper, pastor of Shippenville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Herman Cemetery in New Bethlehem. Donations can be made to the family or Shippenville United Methodist Church. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.

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