The Derrick, March 4, 2005: Richard G. Baker, 377 Fox Mine Road, Jackson Center, formerly of Millbrook Iris B. Biery, Cocoa Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin Mary A. Inglis Dodds, Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville, formerly of Oil City Herbert H. Netzler, 10015 Route 98, Edinboro, an Oakland Township native Stephen R. Oster, 625 Richmond Drive, Hermitage Clara J. Snyder, 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin William J. Urey, 1950 State Route 8, Oil City Maynard Rupert, getting it right Richard G. Baker Richard G. Baker, 57, of 377 Fox Mine Road, Jackson Center, formerly of Millbrook, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born Sept. 29, 1947, in Grove City, he was a son of James Glenn and Viola Kemp Baker. He was a 1966 graduate of Lakeview High School. Mr. Baker retired in 2001 from Polk Center, where he worked in food service since 1978. He attended Irwin Presbyterian Church in Irwin Township, Venango County. He enjoyed driving, helping people and farming. Surviving are four sisters, J. Joyce Kelly and Bonnie J. Weber and her husband, Dan, all of Grove City, Anne E. Elder and her husband, Harold, of Jackson Center, and Gayle K. Lenihan and her husband, Michael, of Johnstown, Colo.; a brother, Arnold J. Baker and his wife, Kay, of Jackson Center; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Baker of Grove City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Baker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Greenlee of Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Mount Irwin Cemetery, Irwin Township. Iris B. Biery Iris B. Biery, 82, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Fla., with her family present. Born May 31, 1922, in Barking, Essex, England, she was a daughter of Thomas and Rosina Boss. She served as a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. She met and married Jack J. Biery of Franklin in May 1945. A resident of Franklin until 1992, she was involved in civic activities including the American Cancer Society and the Franklin Hospital Auxiliary. She was awarded the citizenship certificate as Franklin's Woman of the Year in 1968. She was also an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi women's sorority. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Jack; and sons Jeffrey and David, all of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Sylvia Duyt, of Ongar, Essex, England. Funeral services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to William Childs Hospice House, 381, Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, Fla., 32905 or to the American Cancer Society. Mary A. Inglis Dodds Mary A. Inglis Dodds, 93, of Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville, formerly of Oil City, died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005. Born April 17, 1911, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Annie Moran Inglis. She resided in Oil City all her life and was a lifelong member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Siverly. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was married June 26, 1937, in Our Lady Help of Christians Church to Paul R. Dodds, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2002. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Paulette Albazzaz of Rocky Grove and Lissa Tabor and her husband, Walter, of Amelia, Va.; and a son, Mark R. Dodds of Oil City. Survivors also include eight grandchildren, Mary Bridget Schneider and her husband, David, of Plumer, Dr. Alexandra Funaki and her husband, Brian, of Riverside, Ill., Michael Albazzaz of Chicago, Ill., Brian Albazzaz of Forest Park, Ill., Dr. Christian Tabor of Richmond, Va., Shannon Tabor of Amelia, Va., and Nathaniel Dodds and Brooke Dodds, both of Oil City. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Andrew Schneider and Elizabeth Schneider, both of Plumer, and Christopher Funaki and Eva Funaki, both of Chicago, Ill; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, James Dechant of Fryburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Dodds; a daughter-in-law, Marcy (Weidle) Dodds; and two sisters, Margaret Culbertson and Julia Karg. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady Help of Christians Church with the Rev. John Malthaner, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church or to a charity of one's choice. The Osenider Funeral Home, Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. Herbert H. Netzler Herbert H. Netzler, 77, of 10015 Route 98, Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie. Born Dec. 17, 1927, in Oakland Township, Venango County, he was a son of the late George F. and Violet I. Bickel Netzler. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Netzler owned and operated his own trucking company and later operated a service repair business for automobiles and trucks. For many years he was a township supervisor in Franklin Township. He was a charter member of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion Post in Edinboro. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was married to Marjorie Vogt Netzler, who preceded him in death in 1986. Surviving are a son, Daniel Netzler, and his wife, Kathy, of Edinboro; and a daughter, Dana Kelly and her husband, Gerald, of Waterford. Survivors also include two brothers, Robert Netzler and his wife, Alletta, of Utica, and Wayne Netzler and his wife, Eva, of Florida; and four sisters, Mary Schwab and her husband, George, of Titusville, Ruth Holquist and her husband, John, of Oil City, Dorothy Bomgardner and her husband, Frank Jr., of Harrisburg, and Violet Moore and her husband, Milo, of Vermont. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tom, Donald and Dick Netzler; and three sisters, Grace Netzler, Betty Bray and Evelyn O'Brien. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 E. Main St., Girard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burton's All Faiths' Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Central Erie County Paramedic Association, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, 16412. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to www.burtonfuneralhome.com. Stephen R. Oster Stephen R. Oster, 88, of 625 Richmond Drive, Hermitage, husband of the former Eileen Francisco of the Clarion area, died early Thursday, March 3, 2005, at his home. Clara J. Snyder Clara J. Snyder, 73, of 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin, died early Thursday morning, March 3, 2005, at UPMC Northwest. A complete obituary will appear Saturday in The Derrick. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William J. Urey William J. Urey, 74, of 1950 State Route 8, Oil City, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in the Clarion Hospital. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday's paper. The Huff Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Getting it right Maynard Rupert - Maynard Rupert, 70, of Railroad Street, Knox, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, at his home following an extended illness. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA or Clarion Ship N Bill Services.