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The Derrick, November 25, 2008: Demona Joyce Barrett, Dayton, Pa. Verle Dwight Barrett, Dayton, Pa. Darrell Jay Gerner, Seneca, S.C. Terri L. Green, 414 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin Gary C. Hagen, Stoney Lonesome Road, Monroe Township, Clarion County Heinrich Lacina, Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Ruth Schultz, 175 Schultz Lane, Franklin Beau Joseph Traister, Knox Isiah Benton Traister, Knox Verle Dwight Barrett, 73, of Dayton, Pa., passed away in an automobile accident near Worthington on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. His beloved wife, Demona Detamore Barrett, was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment but later joined him in death as a result of injuries she sustained in the same accident. Born Oct. 16, 1935, in Dayton, he was the son of Raymond and Olive Anthony Barrett. Both of the Barretts were members of Dayton United Methodist Church They were active in the sport of horse harness racing for a number of years, with Rosemont Student capturing the track record at Sciota Downs in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Barrett was a proud founder of B&B Oil and Gas Production Co. He took great pleasure in his past endeavors as a licensed barber operating a successful barber shop near the campus of Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Mr. Barrett was most well known for his great sense of humor, his elaborate storytelling, his great ingenuity and his unyielding love for his family and friends. Mr. Barrett is survived by one daughter, Julie Jonell Barrett of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Barry Dwight Barrett of Dayton; three brothers, the Rev. Eugene Barrett and his wife, Lorraine, of Dayton, Lyle Barrett and his wife, Lorena, of Dayton, and James Barrett and his wife, Judy, of Coraopolis; three sisters, Patricia Hetrick and her husband, Venton, of New Bethlehem, Irene B. Alyn of Cedarville, Ohio, and Paula Reedy and her husband, Herman, of Mars; one sister-in-law, Sharon Barrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; nine nieces, 11 nephews, 19 great-nieces, 23 great-nephews and three great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Ira Barrett. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dayton United Methodist Church, 105 East Church St., Dayton, 16222. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dayton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Howard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, Armstrong Unit, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by the Bauer-Bly Funeral Home Inc. of Dayton. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.bauer-bly.com. Demona Joyce Detamore Barrett, 74, of Dayton, Pa., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Worthington. She joined her beloved husband, Verle Dwight Barrett, who died at the scene of the same accident. Born Nov. 4, 1934, in Huntington, Ind., she was the daughter of William "Bill" Lamoine and Virginia Nell Endsley Detamore. Both Mrs. Barrett and her husband were members of Dayton United Methodist Church. They were active in the sport of horse harness racing for a number of years, with Rosemont Student capturing the track record at Sciota Downs in Columbus, Ohio. As a business and economics graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind., Mrs. Barrett demonstrated a superior business sense and bookkeeping skills She was unparalleled as a wife and mother in the eyes of her family. Mrs. Barrett is survived by one daughter, Julie Jonell Barrett of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Barry Dwight Barrett of Dayton; her mother, Virginia Nell Endsley Detamore of Upland, Ind.; two sisters, Lamona Miller and Berta Theone "Sis" Long, both of Marion, Ind.; one brother, Burtis Theron "Sonny" Detamore of Upland, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barrett was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lamoine Detamore; and her husband, Verle Dwight Barrett, with whom she would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27, 2008. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dayton United Methodist Church, 105 East Church St., Dayton, 16222. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dayton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Howard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, Armstrong Unit, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by the Bauer-Bly Funeral Home Inc. of Dayton. Online condolences can be sent at www.bauer-bly.com Darrell Jay Gerner, 83, of 111 King James Road, Seneca, S.C., died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, and he was the son of Charles Harry and Carrie Belle George Gerner. His survivors include a son, Steven D. Gerner of Tylersburg, Clarion County. Terri L. Green, 48, of 414 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, died unexpectedly at 6:37 a.m. Sunday morning, Nov. 23, 2008, shortly after her arrival in the emergency department of UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Feb. 14, 1960, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Floyd Ghering and the late Lawanda Turk Ghering. Mrs. Green was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School. She was married Nov. 3, 1979, in Franklin to Donovan C. Green Jr. who survives. Mrs. Green worked from her home in Sugarcreek and had operated Terri's Tiny Tykes Daycare Center for many years. She will fondly be remembered by all who had come to know her as a caring and loving person; most especially by the children entrusted to her care. She will be perhaps missed the most by her granddaughter, Natalee, whom she dearly loved. Mrs. Green was a ladies associate member of the Franklin Lodge #83 Loyal Order of Moose and Franklin VFW Jesse Greer Post #1835. In addition to her husband of 29 years, Mrs. Green is survived by two children, Nichole M. Sloss and her husband, Anthony, and Donovan C. Green III and his special friend, Jessica Cutchall, all of Franklin; and a granddaughter, Natalee Sloss, of Franklin. She is also survived by her father, Floyd Ghering and his wife, Lois, of Franklin; a sister, Lois Ghering of Lebanon, Ohio; two brothers, Larry Ghering and his wife, Shirley, of Stoneboro; Robert Ghering and his wife, Judy, of Meadville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Green was preceded in death by a special aunt, Phyllis Collins. In accord with her wishes, there will be no public visitation. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Marshall C. Dalmaso, retired Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, 15219-1916. In life, Mrs. Green always gave unselfishly of herself to try and improve the lives of others. In death, she wished to try and continue that by giving the gift of life, by becoming a C.O.R.E. organ and tissue donor. Gary C. Hagen, 57, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Monroe Township, Clarion County, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at his residence. Born March 9, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of George and Louise Constantine Hagen. He was married Feb. 25, 1984, to Kelly Stewart who survives. Mr. Hagen was a mail contractor. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and was an admirer and collector antique cars. Mr. Hagen was a very giving person and loved his family very much. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by three children, Bryan J. Hagen, Jennifer M. Hagen and Jamie N. Hagen, all of Clarion; one sister, Candy George and her husband, Duke, of Pittsburgh; two brothers, George Hagen and his wife, Sue, and Glen Hagen, all of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Dennis and Sandy Stewart of Clarion; a number of nieces and nephews; many friends and other relatives. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, officiating. Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Heinrich Lacina, 92, of Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday Nov. 22, 2008, at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby, Ohio Born Feb. 19, 1916 in Cologne, Germany, he was the son of the late Wenzel and Christina Lacina. Mr. Lacina was a veteran of World War II, having served in Africa with Rommels Afrika Korp were he made master sergeant. He was married March 24, 1950, to the former Resi "Theresa" Hilgers who survives. Mr. Lacina retired in 1978 from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in Franklin where he worked as a design engineer. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lacina is survived by three children, Heinrich "Bert" Lacina and his wife, Connie; Christina Nozar and her husband, Richard; Frank Lacina and his wife, Judith; four grandchildren, Michael, Amanda, Allen and Nathan; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church some time in spring 2009 at the convenience of the family with burial being at St. Patrick Cemetery. The Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin is in charge of the arrangements. Ruth Schultz, 85, of 175 Schultz Lane, Franklin, died at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born Dec. 10, 1922 in Harrisville she was the daughter of the late John G. Coast and Eunice M. Buchanan. Mrs. Schultz as a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She graduated from nursing school in Cleveland and was a registered nurse. She was married March 14, 1946 in Cleveland to Harry Schultz, who survives. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Schultz is survived by four children, Michael Schultz and his wife, Sally, of McDonald; Michele Crisman of Franklin; Melissa Daubenspeck and her husband, Dave, of Franklin; and Mark Schultz and his wife, Ella, of Franklin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Phaedra Crisman of Mechanicsville, Va.; Ryan Crisman of Portland, Ore.; Isaiah Daubenspeck of Pittsburgh; Elijah Daubenspeck of Clarion; Jeremiah Schultz of Seneca; Jessica Schultz of Pittsburgh; Jacob Schultz of Franklin; Eric Schultz and his wife, Melissa, of Akron, Ohio; Lynn Sham and her husband, Rich, of Greenville, S.C.; Jason Schultz and his wife, Angela, of Shippenville; and Bradley Schultz and his wife, Gennifer, of McDonald. Mrs. Schultz is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schultz was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Alyce Anderson, and a son-in-law, Ronald Crisman. There will be a private visitation and private service at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Pat Ellis of Heckathorn United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to VNA Foundation, 491 Allegheny Boulevard, Franklin. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Isiah Benton Traister was stillborn at Clarion Hospital on Friday, Nov. 20, 2008. His twin brother, Beau Joseph Traister, also born on Nov. 20, 2008, at Clarion Hospital, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at DuBois Regional Medical Center. The twins are the sons of Andrew and Mindy Wiles Traister of Knox. In addition to their parents, the boys are survived by one sister, Mia, at home; their maternal grandparents, Frank and Cheryl Wiles of New Bethlehem; two maternal great-grandmothers, Rose Kroh of New Bethlehem and Lois Wiesl of Brookville; their paternal grandparents, Rodney and Carol Traister of Knox; a paternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Traister of Shippenville; aunts and uncles, Melissa and Doug Matenkosky, Melanie and Brian Longo and Angela and J.J. Pace; and three cousins, Dylan, Kellen and Kalea. They were preceded in death by their maternal great-grandfathers, Leroy Kroh and Frank Wiles Sr.; a paternal great-grandfather, Benton Traister; and their paternal great-grandparents, Charles and Norma McHenry. Family and friends will be received from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Monty Sayers, church pastor, serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shippenville. Online condolences can be sent to Isiah and Beau's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements.

The Derrick, November 24, 2008: Mary Kay Banner, Seventh Ave, Clarion Thomas Joseph "Tom" Curran, Parker Township, Parker Mary Ann "Sue" Gdanitz, Johnstown, an Oil City native Terri L. Green, 414 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin Howard Robert "Bob" McQuiston, 766 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Stoneboro Ruth Schultz, Bredinsburg Road, Franklin Mary Lou Sweeney, Oil City Mary Jane Winkler, Whitehall Road, Emlenton June A. Woolstrum, Cooperstown Mary Kay Banner, of Seventh Ave, Clarion, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Hospice House in Shippenville. Born April 5, 1918, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Edward Henry Banner and Ida Fillinger Banner. A graduate of Seton Hill College and the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. Banner was retired from the Clarion Area Schools. She was in the teacher training program of Clarion University. For 13 years, she served on the Clarion Free Library Board. Earlier in her life, she was active in Clarion Civic Club. She also was faculty adviser to Sigma Sigma Sigma and the Newman Club for many years. She was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu. Ms. Banner was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, where she was president of its Sodality, and served as an officer in the Oil City district and on the Diocesan Council. In her youth, she was organist for the Children's Choir. Later, she was a lector for seven years. She served as president and as elementary chairwoman for the Clarion Area Education Association. She held lifetime memberships in the county and state P.S.E.A. Often she participated in the teaching role in workshops for schools. She wrote children's plays, mostly for the intermediate grades, and "Let Freedom Ring" received Pennsylvania state acclaim during the Bicentennial. An avid traveler, she visited many lands. She also was a talented pianist. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Monty Sayers as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion Free Library or the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Online condolences may be made at www.goblefh.net Thomas Joseph "Tom" Curran, 54, of Parker Township, Parker, passed away at 8:02 p.m. Friday evening, Nov. 21, 1008, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident that morning near Bruin. Born June 16, 1954, in Brookville, he was the son of Leo and Kathryn Yurkovic Curran, who survive and reside at Knox. Tom was a graduate of Keystone Area School District at Knox. He was employed for more than 18 years by Francis J. Palo Contracting Co. of Clarion, from which he retired. He then entered into a partnership with his son, "Rob," working under the name of Curran's Custom Wood Products, located near Rimersburg. He was involved in that partnership at the time of his accident and death. He was of the Catholic and was most recently associated with St. Eusebius Catholic Church at East Brady. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Elizabeth Terwilliger "Beth" Curran; one son, Robert Patrick "Rob" Curran of Sligo; two daughters, Christina Leann Curran of Pittsburgh and Amanda Rose Curran of Foxburg; one grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Survivors also include a sister and her husband, Mary Ann (Robert) McCarger of Newark, Del.; and three brothers and their wives, James "Jim" (Deb) Curran, Paul (Cindy) Curran, and Larry (Barb) Curran, all of Knox. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Curran. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street., Parker, with prayer services to be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Eusebius Catholic Church, East Brady, with the Rev. Joseph Kuba, church pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Perryville Cemetery, near Parker. Online condolences can be made at www.buzardfuneralhomes.com. Mary Ann "Sue" Gdanitz, 75, of Johnstown, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 208, in Erie. Born April 16, 1933, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Clarence and Ann (Shaffer) Kenniston. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Mary K. and James Lorditch of Chalfont, Judith A. and David Viveralli of Erie and Julia M. and Mitchell Stark of East Quogue, N.Y.; four grandsons, Matthew, David and Christopher Lorditch and Daniel Stark; and three brothers, James of Linthicum, Md., and and Thomas R. and Joseph, both of Oil City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John A. Gdanitz; brothers Clarence and Robert; and sister, Judith Russell. She was a member of the Visitation of the BVM Catholic Church of Johnstown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., Johnstown. Funeral Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the Visitation Church with the Rev. Barry Baroni as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Visitation of BVM Catholic church, 1127 McKinley Ave., Johnstown, 15905. Terri L. Green, 48, of 414 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, died at 6:37 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The News-Herald. Howard Robert "Bob" McQuiston, 73, of 766 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Stoneboro, and Rockport, Texas, died Friday evening, Nov. 21, 2008, in St. Luke Episcopal Hospital, Texas Heart Institute of Houston, Texas, after a brief illness. Born March 3, 1935, in Sharon, he was a son of Howard Meade and Lillian May Collenette McQuiston. He was a 1953 graduate of Mercer High School and attended Youngstown State University and served with the U.S. Naval Reserves as a Seabee. He was a self-made man and an entrepreneur and created and developed many businesses throughout the years that provided a better life for many. He was a self-taught construction engineer and in 1969, along with his brother, Bruce, founded Flexospan Inc. of Sandy Lake, and they became one of the largest producers of steel structures and steel coverings in the area. With their combined efforts, the brothers helped build and develop the Sandy Lake Senior Center and dedicated it to their mother, Lillian, as the McQuiston Center by the Park in Sandy Lake. Bob was a Christian and was a member of Emmanuel Christian Church of Stoneboro, where he served as a trustee. Mr. McQuiston was known for his generosity, and contributed to improving the lives of others by volunteering his time and resources. He was involved with various real estate holdings throughout Mercer County. He served as director with Helping Hands in Stoneboro and provided them with space in his building in Stoneboro to house their New Faith Furnishings store. He was also a director of the Regional Job Training Program, West Central Job Partnership for Lawrence and Mercer County Work Force Investment Board. Mr. McQuiston loved farming and specialized in raising Simmental cattle and served on the national board of the American Simmental Cattle Association. He also served on the board of the National Steel Deck Institute. He was a member of Shenango Lodge # 810 F & AM of Hermitage, 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rites, New Castle Consistory, Shriners of North America and Zem Zem Shrine, Erie. He was a member and strong supporter of the Republican Party. He was an avid aviator and owned several airplanes and logged more than 8,000 hours of flying. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spent his life enjoying the outdoors. Bob's family was a priority and he took on the responsibilities of family patriarch, who, along with his wife, Connie, organized birthday events and the annual family Christmas parties. His wife of 41 years, Alyce Caswell McQuiston, preceded him in death December 1994. He then married Constance Benninger on Oct. 10, 1998, and she survives at home. Survivors also include five children, Howard Paul "Skip" McQuiston and Kay of Blounts Creek, N.C., Edward Allan "Ted" McQuiston and Kelly of Hermitage, Sarah Canady of Warren, Ohio, Melissa Lynne McWilliams of Houston, Texas, and Travis Cole McWilliams and Sherry of Cypress, Texas. Also surviving are a brother, Bruce A. McQuiston and his wife, Judy, of Mercer; and a sister, Patricia McQuiston and Terry of Wexford. Among the survivors are 15 grandchildren, Sheri Lynne Latimer and Brad, Josh McQuiston and Christine, Kelly, Robert and Eric McQuiston, Darcey and Jamie DeTullio, Patricia and Clark McQuiston, Matthew, Joey and Renee Canady and Hunter Mason, Ashlynn Grace and Mari-Katherine McWilliams. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Kyler DeTulio, Austin and Abegail McQuiston and Alisha Joyce Latimer; and nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert David McQuiston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p..m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Emmanuel Christian Church, 4495 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road, Stoneboro, with pastor Tim Clark officiating. Interment and a committal service will be held at Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the McQuiston Center by the Park, P.O. Box 273, Sandy Lake, 16145, or Lakeview Area Helping Hands, P.O. Box 145, Stoneboro, 16153, or a charity of one's choice. Ruth Schultz, 88, of Bredinsburg Road, Franklin, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The News Herald. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary Lou Sweeney, 76, of Oil City, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday Nov. 22, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Oil City after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born May 22, 1932, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Florence Cyphert Kahle. Mrs. Sweeney was a graduate of the Oil City School of Cosmetology. She worked as a beautician in a beauty shop in her home for many years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Venus. Mrs. Sweeney enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking bread and cutting pies at Pinegrove Fire Hall's fish dinners. She also enjoyed the many friendships she made with her beauty shop customers over the years. She had a special love for her grandchildren and her dog, Rainy. She was married June 10, 1950, to Thomas Hazlett, who preceded her in death July 30, 1951. After his death, she married Ronald Sweeney on April 9, 1954. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1999. Surviving are two sons, Bruce Sweeney and his wife, Mary, and Brian Sweeney and his wife, Bonnie, all of Oil City; five grandchildren, Adam Sweeney of Tucson, Ariz., Dana Sweeney of Oil City, Erin Sweeney of Manassas, Va., Ryan Sweeney of Edinboro and Kyle Sweeney of Oil City. Also surviving is one brother, Donald "Dan" Kahle of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Norma Winger, Dorothy Wilson, Ann Cudzil and Evelyn Gifford; and three brothers, John Kahle, Rodney Kahle and William Kahle. Friends may call 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. Sharon Hilfiger officiating. Interment will follow in Venus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Venango County Humane Society. Mary Jane Winkler, 90, of Whitehall Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Sugarcreek Station in Franklin. Born Feb. 1, 1918, in Big Bend, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of Samuel P. and Arena Lawrence Oglesby. Mrs. Winkler was a 1937 graduate of Emlenton High School and attended Oil City business school. Mrs. Winkler was a homemaker and enjoyed baking bread, canning, and both vegetable and flower gardening. She had been a member of the former West Home Free Methodist Church and was active in the women's missionary society. She later became a member of the Van Free Methodist Church. She was married June 30, 1944, to Harold Eugene Winkler, who preceded her in death June 3, 1998. Mrs. Winkler is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Smith, and her husband, J.R., of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ruby Doubledee and her husband, Stephen, of Oronogo, Mo., and Rita Winkler of Cincinnati; two sons, Joseph Winkler and his wife, Carolyn, of Cincinnati, and Gene Winkler and his wife, Lyn, of Friendswood, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, the Rev. George P. Oglesby and his wife, Ellouise, of Pleasantville, and Donald Oglesby, and his wife, Elsie, of Emlenton; and four sisters, Hazel Weaver of Emlenton, Anna Winkler, and her husband, Herman, of Emlenton, Ellen Hornburg, and her husband, Norman, of Clarendon, and Ruby Payne, and her husband, Charles, of Franklin. A number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Winkler was preceded in death by two daughters, Ida Mack and Helen Smith; and a brother, Lawrence Oglesby Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Aldrich, pastor of the Van Free Methodist Church, and the Rev. George P. Oglesby, a retired Free Methodist pastor and Mrs. Winkler's brother, officiating. Interment will take place in the Big Bend Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn., 37214. Online condolences can be made at www.hilefh.com. June A. Woolstrum, 85, of Cooperstown, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at UPMC - Northwest, Seneca, following a short illness. Born Jan. 16, 1923, in Guys Mills, she was a daughter of Celyn and Amy Custead Warp. She was a graduate of Randolph High School and enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, crocheting and crafts. At one time she operated her own fabric shop. She was a member of McDaniel's Corners Bible Church and was very strong in her faith. She was married June 9, 1942, to Frank C. Woolstrum, who survives. Survivors also include three daughters, Charlene K. Woolstrum of Grove City , Linda L. Zinz and her husband, Terry, of Cooperstown, and Barbara A. Midcap of Meadville; and five grandchildren, Evan Midcap, Michelle Ault and her husband, Lester, Angela Maggard and her husband, Jason, Joshua Zinz and his wife, Laura, and Timothy Midcap and his wife, Sharyn. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Lee, Kylie, Allen, Sam, Ari and Seth; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, John Paul Woolstrum; a sister, Janice Cutshall; a brother, George Warp; a son-in-law, John Midcap, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Helen Warp; and a nephew, Douglas Warp. The funeral and committal services were held Sunday at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street , Meadville, with the Rev. Clyde Ball, pastor of McDaniel's Corners Bible Church, officiating. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery . The family suggests memorials be made to McDaniel's Corners Bible Church, 7175 Route 173, Cochranton, 16314, or the Cooperstown Public Library, P.O. Box 264, Cooperstown, 16317.

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The Derrick, November 22, 2008: Mary Jo Cavanaugh, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Oil City Dorothy Hoover Felmet, North Tonawanda, N.Y., formerly of Lucinda Janice B. Gordon, 298 Congress Hill Road, Franklin Helen E. Kline, 57 Village Lane, Brookville Dale F. McBride, Harrisville Carole Robertson Moore, formerly of McClintockville and Seneca Mary Jane Winkler, Whitehall Road, Emlenton Mary Jo Cavanaugh, 70, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Oil City, died peacefully at home Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, following an extended illness. Born May 11, 1938, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Josephine Ralph. She was married June 17, 1961, in Oil City to Robert Cavanaugh, who survives. Mrs. Cavanaugh graduated from Oil City High School in 1956 and attended college in Pittsburgh. She worked in the Oil City area until moving to Tucson in September 1984, where she worked part-time. She devoted her time to her family friends and volunteering. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, cooking and sewing. Mrs. Cavanaugh was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Tucson. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cavanaugh is survived by a daughter, Pamela Hepler and her husband, Foster, of Tucson, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Cara Hepler of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Charles E. Ralph and his wife, Patricia, of Dempseytown; and many other relatives throughout the area. Mrs. Cavanaugh is also survived by Joyce Beightol, a very close, sister-like friend. As per her wishes, no funeral services will be held. Her ashes will be cast into the Allegheny River at a later date. The family requests donations be made to the donor's church or favorite charity. Dorothy Hoover Felmet, 86, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., formerly of Lucinda, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2008. Born April 9, 1922, in Lucinda, she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Dora Hoover. Janice B. Gordon, 69, of 298 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2008, at her residence. Born April 15, 1939, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late William A. Maul Sr. and Esther Heffernan. Ms. Gordon retired from Polk Center in 1997 after 25 years of service as an RSA. She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers on TV; spending time with her grandson, family and many friends; and traveling to Carolina Beach, N.C., which was her favorite place to sit and watch the sun come up. Ms. Gordon is survived by two children, Michael G. Gordon and his wife, Patty, of Franklin, and Cindy Lou Gordon of Franklin; a grandson, Michael M. "Mac" Gordon of Franklin; and two sisters, Jean Dunlap of Jupiter, Fla., and Peggy L. Ward and her husband, Roy, of Franklin. In addition to her parents, Ms. Gordon was preceded in death by one son, William Gordon; and two brothers, Glenn T. Maul and William A. Maul Jr. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin with the Rev. Linda Deeter officiating. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Helen E. Kline, 63, of 57 Village Lane, Brookville, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at her home. Born Sept. 22, 1945, in Reynoldsville, she was the daughter of Amos Reed and Agnes Carlson Reed. She was married June 17, 1967, in DuBois to John E. Kline, who survives. Mrs. Kline was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant Hill Bible Church in Summerville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Mike Kline of Brookville; two daughters, Deborah Latta of Stockbridge, Ga., and Brenda Gallops of Pine Mountain, Ga.; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kline was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Harris, and one brother, Amos Reed Jr. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Bahlborg officiating. Interment will be at Roseville Bethel Cemetery, Union Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to Pinecreek Volunteer Fire Department, 18656 Route 322, Brookville, 15825. Dale F. McBride, 74, of Harrisville, passed away at 6:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Grove City Medical Center. Born July 25, 1934, in Irwin Township, Venango County, he was the son of the late Nelson E. McBride and Lucille R. Buckley McBride. Mr. McBride received his education at the Walters School in Venango County. He worked for Tri-County Strip Mining Co. in Butler County as an oiler. He later operated his farm. Mr. McBride was married Nov. 9, 1957, to Janet E. McBride, who preceded him in death July 1, 2008. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Mr. McBride is survived by two sons, David McBride and his wife, Judy, of Grove City, and Edward McBride of Harrisville; two brothers, William McBride and his wife, Carol, of Harrisville, and Victor McBride and his wife, Barbara, of Jamestown, N.Y.; two sisters, Ester Vogan and her husband, Richard, of Harrisville, and Joyce Stevens and her husband, Calvin, of Saegertown; and two sisters-in-law, Hilda McBride of Harrisville and Jean McBride of Grove City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. McBride was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter McBride, Ernest McBride, Nelson McBride Jr. and Everett McBride; two sisters, Mrs. Chester "Marjorie" McMurdy and Mrs. Milton "Edna" Haag; and one sister-in-law, Mary Fawn McBride. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Clark of Chapel on the Hill officiating. Interment will take place at Peters Chapel Cemetery. Friends can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. Carole Robertson Moore, 73, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Oil City following an extended illness. She had previously lived in McClintockville for 45 years before moving to Shay Street in Seneca. Born Jan. 3, 1935, in Templeton, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Mabel Lowry Robertson. Mrs Moore was a graduate of Titusville High School. She worked at Titusville Area Hospital and at Klivans Jewelry Store in Oil City for many years. She was married Feb. 7, 1959, in St. Titus Church in Titusville to Edward J. Moore, who survives. Mr. Moore currently lives at Luther Place in Oil City. Mrs. Moore enjoyed dancing, reading and crossword puzzles. Her most enjoyable time was spent loving her daughter and granddaughter. They would go shopping together and call themselves the three musketeers. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Moore is survived by two children, Lori Amsdell and her husband, Scott, and their daughter, Kelsey, of Oil City, and Patrick Moore and his wife, Eva Marie, of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Linda LaDue and her husband, Stephen, of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Murphy and her husband, Ray, of Raleigh, N.C., and Katherine Wethli of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 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 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Venantius Church in Rouseville with Monsignor William C. Karg presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Venantius Church. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Mary Jane Winkler, 90, of Whitehall Road, Emlenton, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Hile Funeral Home in Emlenton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published Monday.

The Derrick, November 21, 2008: Elwood Boling, Marienville Richard J. Heasley, Water Street, Corsica Audrey Jane Miller, 110 Palmer Ave., Franklin George H. Rodgers, Oil City Getting it right - Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed Elwood A. Boling, 85, of Marienville, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Born June 15, 1923, in Imperial, Finley Township, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Alice Lane Boling. He graduated from Finley High School in 1943. He married the former Harriet Brooks on June 1, 1973, in Valley Presbyterian Church in Imperial, and she survives. Mr. Boling was an oiler operator for 10 years with EOLA Coal Co., and he was a millwright and a carpenter with Union 2274. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Uniontown and Scottish Council Chapter Consistory-Valley of Pittsburgh. Mr. Boling was on the advisory board of Rainbow Girls Brownsville Assembly No. 6. In addition to his wife, Mr. Boling is survived by six children, Doris Henry and her husband, Dave, of Harrisville, Ronald Boling of Battle Creek, Mich., Merle Boling and his wife, Missy, of Erie, Randy Boling and his wife, Linda, of Colorado, Monique Boling of Pittsburgh and Sheila Diomeded of Marienville. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boling was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Tobias, Matilda Fordyce and Bertha Black; and one brother, George Boling. The family will received family and friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Marienville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Richter, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Marienville United Methodist Church Mission Committee. Richard J. Heasley, 81, of Water Street, Corsica, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 13, 1927, in Day City, he was the son of the late Samuel Heasley and Clara Frill Heasley. Mr. Heasley was married Aug. 12, 1950, to Donna L. Simpson, who survives. They had been married for 58 years. Mr. Heasley was a veteran of the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean Conflict in the Engineers Battalion. He retired from Owens-Illinois after 28 years of working in the maintenance department as an electrician. Mr. Heasley was a member of Corsica United Methodist Church for 55 years, the Jefferson County Fire Police, Strattanville American Legion, a council member for Corsica Borough, an honorary member of the Corsica Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of Clarion Masonic Lodge 277, the Coudersport Consistory and the Zem Zem Temple in Erie. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Heasley was a Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan. He enjoyed his grandchildren and playing sports, he was an avid outdoorsman, and he enjoyed hunting. In addition to his wife, Mr. Heasley is survived by a son, Randy Heasley and his wife, Beth, of Raliegh, N.C.; a daughter, Vicki Snyder and her husband, Greg, of Corsica; two sisters, Doris Miller of Muncie, Ind., and Phyllis Daughtery of Fisher; and two brothers, Don Heasley and Fred Heasley, both of Strattanville. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Adam and Trevor Heasley and Shannon, Joseph and Jeremy Snyder. In addition to his parents, Mr. Heasley was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Heasley. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy McConville officiating. Interment will be in Pisgah Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Foundation Inc., 305 Main Street, P.O. Box 668, Knox; or to Corsica Volunteer Fire Department, Corsica, 15829. Audrey Jane Miller, 64, of 110 Palmer Ave., Franklin, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at her residence. Born April 6, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Cavalet and Audrey Hempsky. Mrs. Miller worked for UPMC Northwest in Franklin for 22 years as a medical transcriptionist. She retired from SUMMA Health Systems as a medical transcriptionist. Mrs. Miller was a member of Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church. She graduated from Mogadore High School in 1962. Mrs. Miller enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and being active in church functions. She was married Feb. 2, 2002, to Harry L. Miller, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller is survived by three children, Monica McElhaney of Cooperstown, Daphne Bowman and her husband, James, of Excelsiore Springs, Mo., and Jason Baughman and his wife, Amber, of Franklin; two sisters, Roberta Kyle of Akron, Ohio, and Beverly Elder and her husband, Robert, of Medina, Ohio; and one brother, James Cavalet of Hartville, Ohio. Mrs. Miller is also survived by an ex-husband, Gerald Blaine Baughman of Franklin; a stepson, Larry L. Miller and his wife, Ann, of Central, S.C.; three stepdaughters, Jayne M. Geer and her husband, Edwin, of Traveler's Rest, S.C., Judy M. Doty and her husband, David, of Columbia, S.C., and Carol Faye Strawbridge and her husband, Donald, of Franklin; and two special friends, Crystal Novak of Franklin and Bruce Krepp of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a special friend, Rachel Zerres. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin is handling funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family to help defer funeral costs. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. George H. Rodgers 87, of Oil City, died. Thursday morning, Nov. 20, 2008, at his home after an extended illness. Born July 1, 1921, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Harrison "Harry" and Jenny Truran Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers attended Cranberry High School. He was employed at National Transit Pump and Machine Co., Worthington Corp. and CPT in Franklin, and he retired from Joy Manufacturing. Mr. Rodgers was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force in the India-Burma Theatre and in China, where he was a Flying Tiger. On Aug. 5, 1946, he married the former Frances Bruno, and she survives. Mr. Rodgers was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. Mr. Rodgers was a retired assistant chief for Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed working at the fire hall, working on small engines and using his metal detector. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rodgers is survived by two sons, Terrance A. Rodgers and his wife, Sally, of Cooperstown, and Jon R. Rodgers and his wife, Louise, of Oil City; and six daughters, Anna Turco and her husband, Carl, of Erie, Stephanie M. Rodgers of Oil City, Denise Hamilton and her husband, Larry, of Tucson, Ariz., Mary Frances Bechtel and her husband, Elmer, of Farmville, N.C., Helen Jane Rodgers of Oil City, and Carla Hodges and her husband, Kevin, of Rainier, Ore. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews; one sister, Genny Boyer and her husband, Robert, of South Dakota; a special niece, Anna Loll of Titusville; and a special friend, Maggie McMahon of Oil City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by one grandson, Joseph Harrison Rodgers; two brothers, Harold L. Rodgers and Lloyd "Tuffy" Rodgers; and four sisters, Beulah Skinner, Gladys Rossman, Mildred Wurster and Charlotte Emery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen Church with Monsignor William C. Karg presiding. Interment, with full military honors accorded by the V.E.T.S Honor Guard, will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Stephen Church or St. Stephen School. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Getting it right - Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed, 89, of Reed Road, Clarion, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in the Golden Living in Clarion. Born Aug. 22, 1919, Mr. Reed was the son of the late Leslie Wallace Reed and Bernice Reaghart Reed. Mr. Reed is survived by a son, Leslie Reed and his wife, Lorie, of Strattanville.

The Derrick, November 20, 2008: Vernon M. Harris, Irwin Township, Harrisville Edythe A. Head, Ruther Glen, Va., formerly of the Oil City area James "Jim" MaHood, of Butler Street, Clintonville Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed, Reed Road, Clarion Beulah DeLong Titus, formerly of Rocky Grove Vernon M. Harris, 82, of Irwin Township, Harrisville, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.18, 2008, at Grove City Medical Center. Born Sept. 22, 1926, in Ringos Mill, Ky., he was the son of the late Marian and Annis Harris. Mr. Harris received his education in Hills Boro, Ky. He was married Dec. 31, 1954, to Helen L. Baker, who survives. The couple would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in December. Mr. Harris was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Army Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Mr. Harris attended Peters Chapel United Methodist Church. He worked for more than 60 years as a circular head saw operator for Harris Lumber Co. in Pearl, Victory Township. Mr. Harris was a life member of VFW Post 1835 in Franklin. He was an avid gardener and loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. In addition to his wife, Mr. Harris is survived by two children, Kathryn Frank and her husband, James, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, and Kenneth Harris and his wife, Charlene, of North Tazewell, Va.; two stepsons, Kenneth Woods Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Tyler, Texas, and Donald Woods and his wife, Kathy, of Oil City; one brother, William L. Harris and his wife, Pauline, of Mercer; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Harris; and five sisters, Lula Day, Hazel Riggs, Jessie McClurg, Agnes Rankin and an infant sister, Maude Harris. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lola J. Turndull of Peters Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Family and friends can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Edythe A. Head, 93 of Ruther Glen, Va., died Sunday Nov. 16, 2008, at her home. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a 1936 graduate of the Oil City School of Nursing and a 1958 graduate of the Boston School of Nursing, in Massachusetts. Ms. Head had retired as Lt. Commander in the United States Navy after a 24 year career. She served during WWII as a Navy nurse aboard the hospital ship USS Repose with the 7th Fleet in the Pacific. She was a life member of the Pennsylvania Nursing Association and the Military Officers Association of America. Ms. Head was an active member of Ladysmith Baptist Church for over 30 years, serving as Missions Director and Sunday School teacher. Ms. Head is survived by a sister, Betty Hall of Pennsylvania; three nieces, Deborah Boyer and her husband, Dr. Walter Boyer, of Oil City; Susan Dahle and her husband, Robert, of Oil City; Lynda Bagnell and her husband, Herbert, of Tionesta; three nephews, Donald Hall and his wife, Kathy, of Tionesta; Robert Hall and his wife, Ruth, of Ambridge; Joseph Hall and his wife, Marcy, of Columbia, S.C. She is also survived numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters-in law, Helen Head of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Marie Head of West Hickory; and a special friend, Joan Stravinksy of Ruther Glen, Va. Ms. Head was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle Hall and Wayne Hall, and a niece, Laurie Hall. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Va. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial, with Navy Honors, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. A register book may be signed online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. James "Jim" MaHood, 52, of Butler Street, Clintonville, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 18, 2008, at the Grove City Medical Center, after an sudden illness. Born Oct. 26, 1956, in Grove City, he was the son of the late Richard MaHood and Louis Allshouse MaHood. Mr. MaHood was married Oct. 26, 1984 to Shirley Montgomery MaHood, who survives. Mr. MaHood enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, drag racing, truck pulls and WWE Wrestling. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four step sons, David R. Rager Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Harrisville; William J. Rager and his wife, Holly, of Alabama; Thomas R. Eddy Jr. of Clintonville; Michael L. Snow of Clintonville; one sister, Thelma Sowers of Grove City; five brothers, Joseph MaHood of Karns City; Edward MaHood of Clintonville; Ronald MaHood of Clintonville; Paul MaHood of Polk; Richard MaHood of Clintonville; and 10 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. MaHood was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Ann Seilbaugh, Margie Snow and Florence Beatty. A memorial service will be set at a later date at the convenience of the family. The Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed, 89, of Reed Road, Clarion, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in the Golden Living in Clarion. Born Aug. 22, 1919, Mr. Reed was the son of the late Leslie Wallace Reed and Bernice Reaghart Reed. He was married May 28, 1977 to Martha Mae Byers who survives. Mr. Reed worked at Fulton Lumber then Maxwell Plumbing & Heating for 18 years and retired from Clarion University after 18 years. He was a member of the Grace Community Church in Curlsville. Mr. Reed served in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He enjoyed woodwork and was a volunteer at the nursing home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Reed is survived by a daughter, Bernice McClain of Miola; two sons, Leslie "Lorie" Reed of Strattanville; Mark "Doug" Reed and his wife, Nellie Sox Reed, of Miola;and a sister, Gertrude Walter of Arizona. He is survived by seven grandchildren, Melinda Coultes, Melissa Campbell and her husband, Berry; Michelle DeSanto and her husband, Eric; Gloria Lambing and her husband, Dan; Jason Reed and his fiancé, Christine Bartzer; and Cory and Rob Yoho. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a special friend, Charles Coultes of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reed was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma "Mick" Schill; a brother, Oliver "Chill" Reed; a granddaughter, Jill Reed Eselman; and a son-in-law, Carl McClain. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Dan George officiating. Interment will follow in the Miola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Beulah DeLong Titus, 91, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Swaim Health Center in Greenridge Village, Newville, Pa. Mrs. Titus was born in West Kittanning to the late Harvey W. and Olive Willings Snow. She retired as a cook from Polk State School. She enjoyed her family, reading, embroidering and traveling. She was previously married to John Edward DeLong who preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1982. She married again on Feb. 12, 1990, to Wayne Howard Titus, who passed away June 14, 2008. Mrs. Titus is survived by a son, Edward D. Thomas of Oregon; two daughters, Linda M. Thomas of Mechanicsburg; Connie L. Thomas and her husband, James G., of Mechanicsburg; a step-daughter, Naomi Osborne of Pennsylvania; two sister, Loretta Shuffstall of Tampa, Fla.; Vera Snyder of Franklin. Mrs. Titus was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands and parents, Mrs. Titus was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Betty Crawford; a step-son, Johnny Lee DeLong; a son-in-law, George B. Thomas; three brothers, Ray Snow, Howard Snow and Walter Snow; and three sisters, Myrtle Hazlette, Florence Snow and Freda Orsino. A viewing will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Crawford officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs, (717) 486-3433.

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The Derrick, November 19, 2008: Robert W. Barnes, formerly of Tylersburg John E. Donahue, Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Oil City Richard P. Fornof, formerly of 17 Hone Ave., Oil City Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed, Reed Road, Clarion Todd S. Russell, Lititz, formerly of Oil City James Edwin Sheffer, Forest Park Estates, Shippenville William L. "Bill" Smith, Route 322, Brookville Dr. Robin Roger Wiegel, Cromwell, Conn., formerly of Franklin Robert W. Barnes, 66, formerly of Tylersburg, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Born Dec. 7, 1942, he was the son of the late David and Helen Jayne Barnes. He is survived by his children, Mark Barnes, Rhonda Brewer, Sherry Lewis, Heidi Barnes, Robert Barnes, Jessica Barnes and Jeffrey Barnes. Survivors also include a brother, David Barnes and his wife, Dee, of Ellwood City; a sister, Judy Boehm of Gibsonia; and a caregiver, Lee Ann Gray. A memorial Mass for family and friends will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer officiating. John E. Donahue, 45, a professional engineer (P.E.), died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in Homestead, Fla. Mr. Donahue was born in Natrona Heights and later lived in West Palm Beach, Fla., before moving to Port St. Lucie, Fla. He was the director of civil engineering and survey services for Boyle Engineering in Palm City, Fla. Mr. Donahue lived in Oil City for several years and graduated from Oil City High School. He received his BS in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Donahue was the vice president of the Florida Engineering Society/Past Region V, a board member of the Treasure Coast Research and Education Development Authority, a member of the Florida Engineering Foundation, past chairman of the Board of Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, past vice president of governmental affairs of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, past vice chair of the Port St. Lucie Code Enforcement Board, 1997 Young Engineer of the Year/Treasure Coast Chapter/Florida Engineering Society and 2004 Young Engineer of the Year/Treasure Coast Chapter/Florida Engineering Society Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. He was an avid Penn State, Cleveland Browns and NASCAR fan. Mr. Donahue enjoyed boating on his Nittany Lion IV, gardening and being with his family and friends. Mr. Donahue is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kathleen Donahue of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one sister, Kathleen Murphy of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; two brothers, Michael Donahue of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Sean Donahue of Stuart, Fla.; his parents, Eileen and Edwin Donahue of Jupiter, Fla.; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Daytona, Talladega, Indie, Bristol Jr. and Junebug. A celebration of Mr. Donahue's life will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Boulevard, Stuart, Fla. Those attending the celebration are asked to wear Penn State colors or NASCAR attire in Mr. Donahue's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Haisley Funeral and Cremation Service in Florida. A guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to Dogs and Cats Forever, 9550 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 34987; or the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society, P.O. Box 8764, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 34985. Richard P. Fornof, 84 , formerly of 17 Hone Ave., Oil City, died at 8:43 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home after an extended illness. Born July 19, 1924, in Plumer, he was the son of the late Elmer R. Fornof and Mildred Bodien Fornof Mr. Fornof attended Plumer School and was a graduate of Oil City High School. He had served in the Merchant Marine organization during World War II. Mr. Fornof was married Feb. 1, 1947, in St. Joseph Church in Oil City to the former Phyllis L. Rinella, who preceded him in death Dec. 4, 2004. Mr. Fornof had worked many years as an electrician at J&L Steel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, he was an avid baseball and horseshoe player, and he also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of St. Joseph Church. Mr. Fornof is survived by five sons, Doug P. Fornof of Seneca, Richard A. Fornof and his wife, Kim, of Oil City, Tom M. Fornof and his wife, Janet, of Oil City, Jason E. Fornof of Oil City, and Mark D. Fornof and his wife Mindy, of Oil City; five grandchildren, Brad A. Fornof and his wife, Joy, of Pittsburgh, Stephen M. Fornof of Pittsburgh, Christine J. Fornof of Oil City, Joshua M. Fornof of Oil City and Chase M. Fornof of Oil City; and two great-grandchildren, Noah James Fornof and Isiah Stephen Fornof. Mr. Fornof is also survived by two brothers, Arden Fornof and Allen "Red" Fornof, both of Oil City; three sisters, Eileen Alt and Janet Morrison, both of Oil City, and Sally Cox of Rouseville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Fornof was preceded in death by two brothers, Sherrill "Andy" Fornof and Phillip Fornof; and two sisters, Linda DeWoody and an infant sister. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin; St. Joseph Church Development Fund, 35 Pearl Ave., Oil City; or Asercare Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Erie, 16505. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Leslie Earl "Hickory" Reed, 89, of Reed Road, Clarion, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Clarion. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Todd S. Russell, 38, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov, 15, 2008. Mr. Russell was the husband of Jennifer L. Root Russell with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage in September. Born in Oil City, he was the son of the late Richard and Judith Kenniston Russell. A 13-year veteran of the Lancaster City Police Department, Mr. Russell had been serving as a violent crimes detective. He had previously served with the department's patrol division and the community policing bike division in the southwest sector of Lancaster City. He was a man who truly loved his job as a policeman, serving the community. Mr. Russell was a graduate of Venango Christian High School in 1988, where he played football, golf and basketball. He then graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie. He coached baseball in the Warwick Little League and loved spending time with all of the kids in his neighborhood. He enjoyed playing basketball and golf. His family was his greatest love. He enjoyed being a loving husband and incredible father. Mr. Russell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving as a corporal in Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lancaster. In addition to his wife, Mr. Russell is survived by his two children, Jordan and Madison; his twin brother, Timothy Russell and his wife, Mary, of Union City; one sister, Catherine Rega and her husband, Scott, of Jefferson Hills; two sisters-in-law, Jill Root and her husband, Doug Hutchinson, of Lancaster, and Geri Sue Root of Key West, Fla.; his father-in-law, Tim Root and his wife, Reta, of Key West, Fla.; and his mother-in-law, Linda Root and her husband, Earl Elsen, of Lancaster. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Joel and Josh Hobson; Shane and Seth Russell; Kylie, Payne and Jayda Rega; and Caleb and Ava Hutchinson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Russell was preceded in death by one brother, John Russell, who passed away in August. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Friends will also be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 Joseph St., Lancaster. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Monsignor Thomas Smith as celebrant. Interment will be in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Russell's memory to Jordan and Madison Russell, c/o Susquehanna Bank, 9 E. Main St., Lititz, 17543. Online condolences can be made at www.snyderfuneralhome.com James Edwin Sheffer, 53, of Forest Park Estates, Shippenville, went home to his Lord on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, surrounded by his loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born Dec. 11, 1954, in Oil City, he was the son of Joan Stephens Sheffer and the late William E. Sheffer. Mr. Sheffer had worked for Arnold Graphics, General Manifold, Boeing and Seneca Hardwood Lumber, and along with his wife he was the owner and operator of Sheffer's Superior Floor Care. He was a 1973 graduate of Cranberry High School and was a member of Nickleville Presbyterian Church. Mr. Sheffer enjoyed traveling, having made trips to Michigan and Ohio to visit his many relatives. He especially enjoyed his online "family," spending time playing euchre as "Papa-Bear-2-3." with the euchrefreaks league. Mr. Sheffer's health prevented him from attending their recent live euchre weekend in Michigan. He could also be found in "pogo bowl" with the "Wolfnhogs" league in which he was an administrator. He had been encouraged many times during his illness by the calls and letters from his online friends. Mr. Sheffer was married May 14, 1983, at Hill City United Methoidst Church to Bonnie Reddinger, who survives. The Sheffers renewed their wedding vows this spring at Nickleville Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sheffers is survived by one daughter, Jessica Sheffer; and two sons, William Sheffer and Michael Sheffer. Mr. Sheffer is also survived by three foster sons, Adam Miller and his wife, Janet, and their son, Destry, of Shelbyville, Tenn., John Miller of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Jim Smith and his wife, Marci, and their children, Tyler and Tara, of Knox; two brothers, Wayne Sheffer and his wife, Linda, of Oil City, and Larry Sheffer and his wife, Sue, of Cranberry; one sister, Barb Stack and her husband, Dan, of Oil City; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Sheffer was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marshall and Ruth Sheffer and Ed and Irene Stephens; one niece, Nicki Reddinger; and one foster grandchild, Tayler Smith. There will be a celebration of resurrection at 11 a.m. Monday at Nickleville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sue Montgomery, pastor of Nickleville Presbyterian Church, officiating. Friends and family are encouraged to attend and honor Mr. Sheffer's life and mark his passing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bonnie Sheffer, 10040 Route 322, Lot 65, Shippenville, 16254. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox, is in charge of arrangements. William L. "Bill" Smith, 69, of Route 322, Brookville, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born Dec. 28, 1938, in Ridgway, he was the son of the late Leonard Smith and Mae Cowan Smith. Mr. Smith retired from the Department of Environmental Protection and previously worked for Bracken Construction in Sligo and Stahlman Coal Co. in Corsica. After retirement he enjoyed farming and spending time with his family, and he also enjoyed his breakfast club each morning with his friends. He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Brookville. Mr. Smith was also the secretary-treasurer for Council 13 of the AFSCME union with the DEP, and he was secretary-treasurer of the Roseville Bethel Cemetery Association. Mr. Smith was married May 2, 1959, in Roseville to Helen C. Hetrick, who preceded him in death April 7, 1989. Mr. Smith was then married Aug. 4, 1990, in Brookville to Elsie L. Matthews, and she preceded him in death July 10, 2004. Mr. Smith is survived by one son, Michael Smith and his wife, Peggy, of Summerville; three daughters, Debra L. Shriver and her husband, John, of Brookville, Pamela S. Smith of Brookville and Sandy McCleary and her husband, Mark, of Corsica; and two stepdaughters, Vicki Stahlman and her husband, Jeff, and Rita Burns and her husband, Michael, all of Brookville. Mr. Smith is also survived by one sister, Linda McKinstry of Brookville; numerous nieces and nephews; one grandson, Kirkland Smith; two granddaughters, Heather and Lauren McCleary; and one step-granddaughter, Angela Stahlman. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and wives. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Brookville with the Rev. Timothy McConville officiating. Interment will be at Roseville Bethel Cemetery, Union Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to Evangelical United Methodist Church, South White Street, Brookville, 15825; or the American Cancer Society, c/o Karyn King, 8 Marlin St., Brookville, 15825. Dr. Robin Roger Wiegel, D.D. S., 71, of Cromwell, Conn., passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late Dr. Knealand R. and Edna Ellis Wiegel. Mr. Wiegel graduated from Franklin High School in 1955, from Case University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1959 with a degree in metallurgical engineering and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in 1963. He served with the Third Armored Division, U.S. Army in Germany from 1963 to 1965 and then started his dental internship at Hartford Hospital from 1965 to 1966. He worked on the staff there for many years. Mr. Wiegel worked in private practice with Dr. Henry Kolakowski and Dr. Francis Cleary, with whom he has remained close friends. Upon retirement, he spent many years working in the tree removal business with his son, Chris. Mr. Wiegel is survived by two sons, Christopher Wiegel and his wife, Maria, of Middletown, Conn., and Kurt Wiegel and his wife, Kristine, of Byron, N.Y.; one daughter, Heidi Gregory and her husband, Douglas, of Avon, Conn.; and three brothers, Knealand Wiegel Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Franklin, Richard Wiegel and his wife, Carolyn, of Franklin, and Shane Wiegel and his wife Sylvia, of Harrisville. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Richardson of Franklin and Nancy Gullo of Dayton, Fla.; an aunt, Jane Judson of Franklin; four grandchildren, Cameron, Christopher, Jennifer and Mark; the mother of his children, Judith Stavola of West Hartford, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at noon Monday at the Wiegel Brothers Marina in Franklin. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Wiegel's memory to St. Brigid School, 100 Mayflower Street, West Hartford, Conn., 06110; or the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, Conn., 06111. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com The Doolittle Funeral Home in Middletown, Conn., is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nelyducks Surnames: Neely, Kenly Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/517.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the last post, it should be 10 children instead of 19. 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: nelyducks Surnames: Neely, Kenly Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/517.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andrew W. was the sone of Joseph R. who was the son of Joseph Neely b. 4 July 1791 in Venango Co. Pa and died on 13 Sept 1867. Buried in Dempsey Cemetery, Oakland Twp. Venango Co. Pa. He was married to Martha Bell Kenly. Some question as to her name. Bell could be her mothers maiden name. She was born abt 1795 and died 13 Feb 1861. She is buried in Dempsey Cemetery. I know her daughter Eliza and Martha were early members of the Sunville Church, in Venango Co. I have a look up going on for them. No info yet. I will post when I get the info. I also show them as having 19 children born to this family. 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: cybergene61 Surnames: Neely Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/517.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Who were Joseph's parents? Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CoraHinz60 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/517.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andrew died Feb 9, 1916 . I have his death certificate. His parents were Joseph R. Neely and Eliza Ketner He was married to Elizabeth Florence Walters who was born 09 Feb 1859 and died 19 Sept 1915. I am the daughter of James B. Neely, Andrews son. I live in Iowa. We talked before. 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, November 18, 2008: Getting it right - Robert Joseph Eisenman Robert Joseph Eisenman, 68, of Sunny Road, Lickingville, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. He entered the U.S. Navy upon graduation and became a computer programmer for the military. He served in the Persian Gulf and was stationed in Bahrain before his retirement in 1993 as a data processor. Getting it right - Paul Smalley Private services for the extended family of Paul Smalley will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. Garret Funeral Home, Titusville. Family and friends will be received at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Diamond United Methodist Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nelyducks Surnames: Neely Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/517.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an ANdrew Wilbert Neely in my line. I have him born to a Joseph R. Neely and Eliza Ketner on 11 August 1854 in Clairon Co. Pa. He was one of eleven children born to that family. 1900 Censes has his spouse as "Elizabeth T. ????", which I have not entered into my family tree. Is the death date of "1916" confirmed? I have his brothers and sisters and some info on them if you need it. Art Hobart In. 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: Burris, Berris, Near, Hall, Pritchet, Pritchett, Pritchard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/4023/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for info on the Burris family from Clarion, PA. Mary Jane Burris was born Jan. 25, 1829 in Clarion, PA. to Daniel and Annie Burris, she died as Mary Hall Sept. 4, 1915 at her daughter Francis Near-Pritchet's house in Taylor Township, Lawrence County, PA. Mary married John Near, marriage date unknown. They had 1 daughter that I know about, my Great Grandmother Franics Jeanette Near-Pritchett b. May 10, 1853 in PA. d. Feb. 3, 1927 in Taylor Township, Lawrence County, PA. Mary later married a man with the surname Hall. Marriage date, his first name, birth year and place of birth is unknown. I also don't know if they had any children together. If you have any info on this family that would be helpful in my search, please contact me. 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.

The Derrick, November 17, 2008: Shirley E. DeLong, 21 Hosack Road, Jackson Center Robert Joseph Eisenman , Sunny Road, Lickingville Paul E. Smalley, 2846 Wallaceville Road, Titusville Michael Q. "Mike" Weckerly, Foxburg Shirley E. DeLong, 57, of 21 Hosack Road, Jackson Center, Jackson Township, Mercer County, died at 2:01 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born Feb. 19, 1951, in Meadville, she was a daughter of Gilbert W. and Suzanne Moine Bobbitt. She was employed as a receptionist at International Timber & Veneer in Jackson Center. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was married July 15, 1967, to Norman L. DeLong, who survives. Survivors also include three sons, Rick J. DeLong of Waynesboro, Va., Steven L. DeLong and his wife, Jennifer, of Hookstown, and Robert L. DeLong of Jackson Center; her mother, Suzanne Bobbitt of Jackson Center; a brother, Guy M. Bobbitt of Jackson Center; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, James G. Bobbitt. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenton Shaw, pastor of visitation at the Wayside Community Church in Findley Township. Robert Joseph Eisenman , 68, of Sunny Road, Lickingville, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday Nov. 15, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. Born Aug. 31, 1940, in Fryburg, he was the oldest son of the late Miles J. Eisenman and Marie I. Eisenman Allaman. Mr. Eisenman was a graduate of St. Michael School in Fryburg and a 1959 graduate of Farmington High School. He entered the U.S. Army upon graduation and became a computer programmer for the military. He served in the Persian Gulf and was stationed in Bahrain before his retirement in 1993 as a data processor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with his friends and traveling in his motor home. He is survived by three brothers, Thomas Eisenman and his wife, Gloria, of Lucerne, Calif., and Larry Eisenman and Bradley Eisenman, both of Fryburg; a sister, Nancy Schmader and her husband, Garry, of Lucinda; one niece and 10 nephews; and a special friend, Leigh Glenn of Portsmouth, Va. An aunt, Eileen Fletcher, and an uncle, Vince Eisenman, also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Keith, Paul, and David Eisenman. At his request there will be no public viewing or service, and he will be cremated. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Paul E. Smalley, 75, of 2846 Wallaceville Road, Titusville, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Dec. 3, 1932, in Oil City, he was a son of the late William T. and Lillian Penny Smalley. He attended Oakland High School and graduated from Oil City High School in 1950. Mr. Smalley owned and operated Smalley Lumber until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and taking long walks. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. In his younger days, he was a baseball player. He loved to sing with beautiful high tenor voice. Mr. Smalley is survived by six children, Sandra Vroman and husband, Richard, Amy Williams and husband, Denny, all of East Titusville, Debra Kolacek and husband, Karl, of Diamond, Barbara Medilovic and husband, Sead, of Erie, Janette Phillips and husband, Todd, of Meadville, and Paul H. Smalley and wife, Linda, of Diamond; 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, James Smalley and wife, Carol, of Dempseytown; two sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Pearl) Davis of Chapmanville and Nancy Thomas and husband, Avalon "Tom," of Franklin; a sister-in-law: M. Patricia Smalley of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frederick, William and David Smalley; and three sisters, Doris Smalley, Myrtle Smalley and Evelyn Wade Eaton. Private visitation will be conducted for the family at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home in Titusville. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Diamond Evangelical United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Blair, pastor of the Titusville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venanago County. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Deb Kolacek, 2846 Wallaceville Road, Titusville, 16354. Michael Q. "Mike" Weckerly, 62, of Hovey Township near Foxburg, husband of the former Nancy Hilliard and father of Robert C. Weckerly, Melissa Rena Greenawalt, Tina Ann Adams and Rebecca Lynn Neyman, passed away suddenly of natural causes early Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2008, at his residence. He was employed at Superior Absorbents, near Eau Claire.

Hi Sis, here's some more. Love, Sis > The Derrick, November 15, 2008: > > Roger Christian Anderson, 3849 Academy Drive, Utica > Dessie Ivabell Bechtel, Golden Living Center, Oil City, formerly of > McClintockville > Thomas L. DeHart, Mariasville > Mary Ann Fago, Clarendon > Kenneth George Grundan, 842 Elk St., Franklin > Elmer C. Lindquist, 353 Main St., Pleasantville > Aletha B. Snow, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin > Roy F. Trask, 723 Sugar Creek Drive, Franklin > Getting it right Loy N. Baker: > > > > > > > Roger Christian Anderson, 44, of 3849 Academy Drive, Utica, died > Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008, at his home. > > Born Sept. 20, 1964, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Russell > C. and Mary Parkhurst Anderson. > > Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Franklin High School. > > He was employed as a truck driver for Tri-County Industries. > > Mr. Anderson enjoyed shooting, reading and researching scriptures. > > He is survived by one sister, Cathy Kaufmann and her husband, Richard, > of West Chester; one brother, Russell C. Anderson Jr. and his wife, > Kaye, of Wilson, N.C.; and one nephew, Russell C. Anderson III of > Wilson, N.C. > > In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Roger > C. Anderson Jr. > > Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Huff Chapel, > 312 W. Park St., Franklin. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. > > Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. > > Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. > > > > > > > Dessie Ivabell Bechtel, 78, formerly of McClintockville and a resident > of the Golden Living Center in Oil City, died there at 12:50 a.m. > Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. > > Born Dec. 29, 1929, in Washington Township, Armstrong County, she was > a daughter of George Herbert and Freda Marie Bowser Bechtel. > > Ms. Bechtel had been a resident of the Golden Living Center, formerly > Beverly Health Care, for many years. > > She enjoyed painting, coloring and embroidering, and she attended > church services at Golden Living Center when possible. > > Ms. Bechtel is survived by one sister, Betty Brannon of Rouseville; > one brother, John E. Bechtel of Clarksville, Tenn.; 12 nieces and > nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. > > In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, > Bonnie L. Griffin; and one brother, James L. Bechtel. > > Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral > Home in Oil City. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. > > Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. > > > > > > > Thomas L. DeHart, 70, of Mariasville, near Emlenton, passed away > suddenly Thursday morning, Nov. 13, 2008, at his residence of natural > causes. > > Born March 30, 1938, in West Monterey, he was the son of the late > Harry Elijah and Lula Belle Bartley DeHart. > > Mr. DeHart was a graduate of the former Parker High School and served > in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Korean War. > > He was a long-time employee of Penn Power at New Castle, and he > retired from there. He later became a driver for FRM Machine Co. of > Emlenton, and he was employed there at the time of his passing. > > He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Perry Township, > Clarion County. > > Mr. DeHart enjoyed his family and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he > looked forward to golfing, hunting and going to casinos. > > He is survived by his wife, the former Janet F. Rose; and his children > and their spouses, David and Donna DeHart of Waukesha, Wis., Bryan and > Jill DeHart of Beaver, Brenda and Michael Motto of New Castle, Joyce > and Randy Aughton of Emlenton, Gerald "Jerry" and Shari Pipher of > Battlefield, Mich., and Jeff and Gail Pipher of Parker. > > He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, > a number of nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law, Charlene > DeHart of Sligo and Patty DeHart of Parker > > In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his all of his > brothers, Richard "Dick" DeHart, David "Jim"DeHart and Vernon Jerry > DeHart. > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack > Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Concord > Presbyterian Church near West Freedom with the Rev. Maynard Grunstra, > church moderator, officiating. > > Burial will be private and at the discretion of the family. > > Online condolences can be made at www.buzardfuneralhomes.com. > > In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Concord > Presbyterian Church, Parker, 16049; or a charity of the donor's > choice. > > > > > > > > > Mary Ann Fago, 89, of 2 Woodcrest Drive, Clarendon, died Thursday > evening, Nov. 13, 2008, at Warren Manor Nursing Home after an extended > illness. > > Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Crown, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius > and Margaret Gatesman McCloskey. > > She has resided in Warren since the early 1960s and was a 1937 > graduate of Farmington High School. She also graduated from the former > Hoff Business College. > > Mrs. Fago served during World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps. > > She was employed with the former Gold Standard National Bank of > Marienville, Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh in the personnel department > and the former Warren National Bank, where she worked for many years. > > Mrs. Fago was a member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church. > > Mrs. Fago was very active in the Warren County Pro-Life Organization > and served as co-coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy benefit for 13 > years. > > She was an avid reader. > > She was married July 22, 1972, at Hold Redeemer Roman Catholic Church > to Frank A. Fago, who survives. > > Mrs. Fago is also survived by several nieces and nephews. > > In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine > siblings, Margaret Gregory, Ruth Fitzgerald, Catherine Lander, Robert > McCloskey, Joseph McCloskey, Elizabeth Kurtzhals, Rose Russell, Paul > McCloskey and Aloysius McCloskey. > > Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Donald E. Lewis > Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren. > > A vigil service will be conducted at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral > home. > > Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy > Redeemer Roman Catholic Church with Monsignor John Lucas, the church > pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by Deacon Joseph Lucia. > > Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph > Roman Catholic Cemetery. > > Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Holy Redeemer > Church Building Fund. > > Anyone wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting > www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. > > > > > > Kenneth George Grundan, 79, of 842 Elk St. passed away Thursday, Nov. > 13, 2008, in his home. > > Born Oct. 24, 1929, he was the son of William and Mary Grundan > > Mr. Grundan had been employed by the Franklin Area School District, > Franklin Hospital and Goodwill Industries. > > He was an active member of the Franklin Free Methodist Church and > enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army and the senior citizen > center, as well as mentoring youth. > > Mr. Grundan was married Oct. 26, 1956, to the former Margaret Jane > Buchanan, who preceded him in death on June 29, 2003. > > Mr. Grundan is survived by a daughter, Lois Johnson and her husband, > Joseph, of Macon, Ga.; three grandchildren, Sarah Keller of New York > City and Katie Dempster and Zachary Johnson, both of Georgia; and two > great-grandchildren, Henry and Ripley Keller of New York. > > He also is survived by several nieces and nephews: Paul and Susie > Buchanan, Gloria Buchanan, Ruth Buchanan, Doug and Amanda Buchanan, > Jimmy Hutcheson and Benjamin Hutcheson, all of the Cherrytree area. > > He also is survived by a special friend, Doris Watson. > > In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Grundan was preceded in death > by two sisters, Lillian Grundan and Margaret Bemis. > > Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Huff Chapel, > 312 W. Park St. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Franklin Free > Methodist Church, 1230 Buffalo St. > > Interment will follow in Shaw Farm Cemetery. > > Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Salvation Army, the > Franklin Senior Citizen Center or The Good Shepherd Shoppe, at 619 > 13th St., Franklin. > > > > > > > > > Elmer C. Lindquist, 91, of 353 Main St., Pleasantville, died at 8:40 > p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Titusville. > > Born March 24, 1917, in Akeley, Warren County, he was a son of the > late Charles and Sigrid Anderson Lindquist. > > He was married July 17, 1943, in Pleasantville, to Jane Benedict, who > survives. > > Mr. Lindquist was a 1935 graduate of Jamestown High School in > Jamestown, N.Y., and he also attended Penn State University. > > He was self-employed in the construction business, building several > homes in the area, until his retirement in 1980. He was formerly > employed by M.C. Strickland Construction Co. > > He was a member of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, where he also > served as an elder and deacon. He was a charter member of the > Pleasantville Lions Club. > > Mr. Lindquist was an avid sportsman. He liked the outdoors, taking > photographs of wild flowers and nature. He especially enjoyed the > areas along Caldwell Creek in Selkirk and Chautauqua Lake. > > In addition to his wife, Mr. Lindquist is survived by one son, Charles > T. Lindquist of Russell; one daughter, Nancy Lindquist-Arencibia and > her husband, Victor, of Mt. Tabor, N.J.; two grandsons, Julian and > Timothy Arencibia; one great-granddaughter, Deanna Arencibia; and > numerous nieces and nephews. > > In addition to his parents, Mr. Lindquist was preceded in death by one > sister, Violet Holm. > > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett > Funeral Home of Titusville, and no calling hours will be observed at > the funeral home. > > Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasantville > Presbyterian Church with a memorial service to follow that will be > conducted by the Rev. Susan Speakman. > > Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. > > Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantville Presbyterian > Church, 155 E. State St., Pleasantville, 16341; or a charity of one's > choice. > > > > > Aletha B. Snow, 92, of 103 North 13th St., Franklin, died at 8:25 a.m. > Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at The Caring Place. > > Born Dec. 12, 1915, in East Brady, she was a daughter of John L. and > Buleah Smith McChesney. > > She was married April 15, 1938, to Raymond S. Snow. He preceded her in > death on Sept. 16, 1987. > > Mrs. Snow was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. > > She was a member of the Victory Heights United Brethren in Christ > Church. > > Surviving are two children, Fredrick Snow and his wife Judi of Lady > Lake, Fla., and Pamela Tarr and her husband Charles of Newnan, Ga.; > three sisters, Hazel Snow of Franklin, Lorraine Grandelis of Franklin > and Shirley Pierson of Franklin; a sister-in-law, Marilyn McChesney of > Franklin; two brothers, Robert McChesney and his wife Eleanor of > Franklin and Eugene McChesney and his wife Earlene of Oil City. > > She is also survived by eight grandchildren and their spouses, Fred > and Gloria Snow of Kansas City, Kan., Scott Snow of Eugene, Ore., Mike > and Mary Jo Snow of Beckley, W.Va., Paul and Tammy Snow of Denver, > Colo., Matt and Debbie Snow of Lady Lake, Fla., Fredy Finch III of > Daleville, Ala., Tiffany and Brian Ditzenberger of Cooperstown and > Robert A. Tarr II of Camp Darby, Italy; 11 great-grandchildren, > Bradley and Lacie Snow of Kansas City, Kan., Joshua and Jessi Snow of > Beckley, W.Va., James M. and Zachery G. Snow of Leesburg, Fla., Tailor > and Hunter Ditzenberger of Cooperstown, Amanda and Stephanie Snow of > Denver, Colo., and Mitch Snow of Fort Bragg, N.C.; one > great-great-grandchild, Nolan Snow of Denver, Colo.; and 19 nieces and > nephews. > > In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by > two sisters, Laura McChesney and Ethel Deeter, and two brothers, Henry > McChesney and James McChesney. > > Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the > Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin. > > Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. > The Rev. Roger Overmyer, retired pastor of Victory United Brethren in > Christ Church, will officiate. > > Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. > > The family suggests memorials be made to the VNA Foundation or The > Caring Place. > > Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. > > > > > > > > Roy F. Trask, 66, of 723 Sugar Creek Drive, Franklin, formerly of > Coolsprings Township in Mercer County, passed away at 9:15 p.m. > Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian of Pittsburgh surrounded > by his family following complications of a recent stroke. > > Born Jan. 3, 1942, in Erie, he was the son of the late Roy F. and Mary > L. Cummins Trask. > > He was married June 13, 1964, to the former Eileen Patricia Wilson, > who survives. > > He had previously been self employed - owning and operating a used > automobile dealership on Route 19 in Coolsprings Township. He > previously had been a truck driver for Sloan Cement of Mercer and > Titusville Supply Co. of Titusville. > > He was a U.S. Army veteran. > > Mr. Trask was an avid NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steelers enthusiast. He > also enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions. He cherished his > family and was particularly proud of his two great-grandsons. > > In addition to his wife of 44 years, Mr. Trask is survived by two > sons, Roy F. Trask III and his wife, Janelle, of North Carolina and > Shawn Trask of Franklin; a daughter, Traci Michaels of West Middlesex; > nine grandchildren, Laci Meneo and her husband, Adam, of Warren, > Allison and Brett Michaels of West Middlesex, Casey Gardiner of > Warren, andHope Trask, Morgan Trask, Lance Trask, Cole Trask and Reese > Trask, all of North Carolina > > He also is survived by two special great-grandsons, Ryland and > Alexander Meneo of Warren, and one cousin, Joe Cummins and his wife, > Retta, of Virginia. > > In addition to his parents, Mr. Trask was preceded in death by two > sisters, Geraldine Flook and Joan Huddleston. > > Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert > L. Snyder Funeral Home, Ltd. at 169 Second St., Fredonia, Mercer > County. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. > > The interment and committal service with military honors by Greenville > VFW Post 3374 will follow the funeral service and will be held in Oak > Grove Cemetery, Fairview Township. > > Condolences may be posted online at www.rlsfh.com. > > > > > > Getting it right Loy N. Baker: > > Loy N. Baker, 70, of Fryburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. at > Clarion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the > funeral home with the Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of Holy Trinity > Lutheran Church in Shippenville, presiding. > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

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The Derrick, November 15, 2008: Roger Christian Anderson, 3849 Academy Drive, Utica Dessie Ivabell Bechtel, Golden Living Center, Oil City, formerly of McClintockville Thomas L. DeHart, Mariasville Mary Ann Fago, Clarendon Kenneth George Grundan, 842 Elk St., Franklin Elmer C. Lindquist, 353 Main St., Pleasantville Aletha B. Snow, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin Roy F. Trask, 723 Sugar Creek Drive, Franklin Getting it right Loy N. Baker: Roger Christian Anderson, 44, of 3849 Academy Drive, Utica, died Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008, at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1964, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Russell C. and Mary Parkhurst Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Franklin High School. He was employed as a truck driver for Tri-County Industries. Mr. Anderson enjoyed shooting, reading and researching scriptures. He is survived by one sister, Cathy Kaufmann and her husband, Richard, of West Chester; one brother, Russell C. Anderson Jr. and his wife, Kaye, of Wilson, N.C.; and one nephew, Russell C. Anderson III of Wilson, N.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Roger C. Anderson Jr. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Dessie Ivabell Bechtel, 78, formerly of McClintockville and a resident of the Golden Living Center in Oil City, died there at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. Born Dec. 29, 1929, in Washington Township, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of George Herbert and Freda Marie Bowser Bechtel. Ms. Bechtel had been a resident of the Golden Living Center, formerly Beverly Health Care, for many years. She enjoyed painting, coloring and embroidering, and she attended church services at Golden Living Center when possible. Ms. Bechtel is survived by one sister, Betty Brannon of Rouseville; one brother, John E. Bechtel of Clarksville, Tenn.; 12 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Bonnie L. Griffin; and one brother, James L. Bechtel. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Thomas L. DeHart, 70, of Mariasville, near Emlenton, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, Nov. 13, 2008, at his residence of natural causes. Born March 30, 1938, in West Monterey, he was the son of the late Harry Elijah and Lula Belle Bartley DeHart. Mr. DeHart was a graduate of the former Parker High School and served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Korean War. He was a long-time employee of Penn Power at New Castle, and he retired from there. He later became a driver for FRM Machine Co. of Emlenton, and he was employed there at the time of his passing. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Perry Township, Clarion County. Mr. DeHart enjoyed his family and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he looked forward to golfing, hunting and going to casinos. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet F. Rose; and his children and their spouses, David and Donna DeHart of Waukesha, Wis., Bryan and Jill DeHart of Beaver, Brenda and Michael Motto of New Castle, Joyce and Randy Aughton of Emlenton, Gerald "Jerry" and Shari Pipher of Battlefield, Mich., and Jeff and Gail Pipher of Parker. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law, Charlene DeHart of Sligo and Patty DeHart of Parker In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his all of his brothers, Richard "Dick" DeHart, David "Jim"DeHart and Vernon Jerry DeHart. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Concord Presbyterian Church near West Freedom with the Rev. Maynard Grunstra, church moderator, officiating. Burial will be private and at the discretion of the family. Online condolences can be made at www.buzardfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Concord Presbyterian Church, Parker, 16049; or a charity of the donor's choice. Mary Ann Fago, 89, of 2 Woodcrest Drive, Clarendon, died Thursday evening, Nov. 13, 2008, at Warren Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Crown, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Margaret Gatesman McCloskey. She has resided in Warren since the early 1960s and was a 1937 graduate of Farmington High School. She also graduated from the former Hoff Business College. Mrs. Fago served during World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps. She was employed with the former Gold Standard National Bank of Marienville, Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh in the personnel department and the former Warren National Bank, where she worked for many years. Mrs. Fago was a member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Fago was very active in the Warren County Pro-Life Organization and served as co-coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy benefit for 13 years. She was an avid reader. She was married July 22, 1972, at Hold Redeemer Roman Catholic Church to Frank A. Fago, who survives. Mrs. Fago is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings, Margaret Gregory, Ruth Fitzgerald, Catherine Lander, Robert McCloskey, Joseph McCloskey, Elizabeth Kurtzhals, Rose Russell, Paul McCloskey and Aloysius McCloskey. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren. A vigil service will be conducted at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church with Monsignor John Lucas, the church pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by Deacon Joseph Lucia. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Holy Redeemer Church Building Fund. Anyone wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. Kenneth George Grundan, 79, of 842 Elk St. passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in his home. Born Oct. 24, 1929, he was the son of William and Mary Grundan Mr. Grundan had been employed by the Franklin Area School District, Franklin Hospital and Goodwill Industries. He was an active member of the Franklin Free Methodist Church and enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army and the senior citizen center, as well as mentoring youth. Mr. Grundan was married Oct. 26, 1956, to the former Margaret Jane Buchanan, who preceded him in death on June 29, 2003. Mr. Grundan is survived by a daughter, Lois Johnson and her husband, Joseph, of Macon, Ga.; three grandchildren, Sarah Keller of New York City and Katie Dempster and Zachary Johnson, both of Georgia; and two great-grandchildren, Henry and Ripley Keller of New York. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews: Paul and Susie Buchanan, Gloria Buchanan, Ruth Buchanan, Doug and Amanda Buchanan, Jimmy Hutcheson and Benjamin Hutcheson, all of the Cherrytree area. He also is survived by a special friend, Doris Watson. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Grundan was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Grundan and Margaret Bemis. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Franklin Free Methodist Church, 1230 Buffalo St. Interment will follow in Shaw Farm Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Salvation Army, the Franklin Senior Citizen Center or The Good Shepherd Shoppe, at 619 13th St., Franklin. Elmer C. Lindquist, 91, of 353 Main St., Pleasantville, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Titusville. Born March 24, 1917, in Akeley, Warren County, he was a son of the late Charles and Sigrid Anderson Lindquist. He was married July 17, 1943, in Pleasantville, to Jane Benedict, who survives. Mr. Lindquist was a 1935 graduate of Jamestown High School in Jamestown, N.Y., and he also attended Penn State University. He was self-employed in the construction business, building several homes in the area, until his retirement in 1980. He was formerly employed by M.C. Strickland Construction Co. He was a member of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, where he also served as an elder and deacon. He was a charter member of the Pleasantville Lions Club. Mr. Lindquist was an avid sportsman. He liked the outdoors, taking photographs of wild flowers and nature. He especially enjoyed the areas along Caldwell Creek in Selkirk and Chautauqua Lake. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lindquist is survived by one son, Charles T. Lindquist of Russell; one daughter, Nancy Lindquist-Arencibia and her husband, Victor, of Mt. Tabor, N.J.; two grandsons, Julian and Timothy Arencibia; one great-granddaughter, Deanna Arencibia; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lindquist was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Holm. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home of Titusville, and no calling hours will be observed at the funeral home. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church with a memorial service to follow that will be conducted by the Rev. Susan Speakman. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 155 E. State St., Pleasantville, 16341; or a charity of one's choice. Aletha B. Snow, 92, of 103 North 13th St., Franklin, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at The Caring Place. Born Dec. 12, 1915, in East Brady, she was a daughter of John L. and Buleah Smith McChesney. She was married April 15, 1938, to Raymond S. Snow. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1987. Mrs. Snow was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. She was a member of the Victory Heights United Brethren in Christ Church. Surviving are two children, Fredrick Snow and his wife Judi of Lady Lake, Fla., and Pamela Tarr and her husband Charles of Newnan, Ga.; three sisters, Hazel Snow of Franklin, Lorraine Grandelis of Franklin and Shirley Pierson of Franklin; a sister-in-law, Marilyn McChesney of Franklin; two brothers, Robert McChesney and his wife Eleanor of Franklin and Eugene McChesney and his wife Earlene of Oil City. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and their spouses, Fred and Gloria Snow of Kansas City, Kan., Scott Snow of Eugene, Ore., Mike and Mary Jo Snow of Beckley, W.Va., Paul and Tammy Snow of Denver, Colo., Matt and Debbie Snow of Lady Lake, Fla., Fredy Finch III of Daleville, Ala., Tiffany and Brian Ditzenberger of Cooperstown and Robert A. Tarr II of Camp Darby, Italy; 11 great-grandchildren, Bradley and Lacie Snow of Kansas City, Kan., Joshua and Jessi Snow of Beckley, W.Va., James M. and Zachery G. Snow of Leesburg, Fla., Tailor and Hunter Ditzenberger of Cooperstown, Amanda and Stephanie Snow of Denver, Colo., and Mitch Snow of Fort Bragg, N.C.; one great-great-grandchild, Nolan Snow of Denver, Colo.; and 19 nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura McChesney and Ethel Deeter, and two brothers, Henry McChesney and James McChesney. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. The Rev. Roger Overmyer, retired pastor of Victory United Brethren in Christ Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the VNA Foundation or The Caring Place. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Roy F. Trask, 66, of 723 Sugar Creek Drive, Franklin, formerly of Coolsprings Township in Mercer County, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian of Pittsburgh surrounded by his family following complications of a recent stroke. Born Jan. 3, 1942, in Erie, he was the son of the late Roy F. and Mary L. Cummins Trask. He was married June 13, 1964, to the former Eileen Patricia Wilson, who survives. He had previously been self employed - owning and operating a used automobile dealership on Route 19 in Coolsprings Township. He previously had been a truck driver for Sloan Cement of Mercer and Titusville Supply Co. of Titusville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Trask was an avid NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steelers enthusiast. He also enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions. He cherished his family and was particularly proud of his two great-grandsons. In addition to his wife of 44 years, Mr. Trask is survived by two sons, Roy F. Trask III and his wife, Janelle, of North Carolina and Shawn Trask of Franklin; a daughter, Traci Michaels of West Middlesex; nine grandchildren, Laci Meneo and her husband, Adam, of Warren, Allison and Brett Michaels of West Middlesex, Casey Gardiner of Warren, andHope Trask, Morgan Trask, Lance Trask, Cole Trask and Reese Trask, all of North Carolina He also is survived by two special great-grandsons, Ryland and Alexander Meneo of Warren, and one cousin, Joe Cummins and his wife, Retta, of Virginia. In addition to his parents, Mr. Trask was preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Flook and Joan Huddleston. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home, Ltd. at 169 Second St., Fredonia, Mercer County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. The interment and committal service with military honors by Greenville VFW Post 3374 will follow the funeral service and will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fairview Township. Condolences may be posted online at www.rlsfh.com. Getting it right Loy N. Baker: Loy N. Baker, 70, of Fryburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. at Clarion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville, presiding.