The Derrick, July 30, 2007: Elizabeth J. "Betty" Barnes, Grove City, formerly of Barkeyville John "Chicken' Gleghorn, Shippenville Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon, 57 Pearl Ave., Oil City Beatrice C. Myers, Clyde, Ohio, formerly of Sligo Larry L. Neely, 150 Ranch St., Seneca Newell W. "Buck" Walter, Harrisville Margaret E. "Maggie" Wedekind, Knox Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Barnes Elizabeth J. "Betty" Barnes, 87, a resident of Grove Manor, Grove City, for the past year, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, in Grove Manor. She formerly resided in Fellowship Manor, Grove City, and Barkeyville. Born March 9, 1920, in Butler County, she was the daughter of Alexander M. and Susanne E. Dickson Potter. Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker and attended the River of God Church in Volant where she was a former Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She was married Feb. 14, 1948, to Clarence A. Barnes Jr., who died April 17, 1988. Surviving are one daughter, Susan E. Miller of Grove City; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, William Potter of Seattle, Wash. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry V. Miller; one sister and one brother, Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the River of God Church, Volant, with Pastor Marsha L. Green officiating. Interment will take place in Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be made to the River of God Church, 38 Old Mercer Road, Volant, 16056. John "Chicken" Gleghorn, 63, of Shippenville, died late Friday night, July 27, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 19, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Warren and Edna Mae Lyons Gleghorn. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an engineer building contractor. Mr. Gleghorn was employed by Zacherl Motors in Clarion for 27 years as parts technician. He was a life member of the VFW and Moose Club, both in Clarion. He also was a member of the Servicemen's Club and the American Legion, both in Knox. Mr. Gleghorn was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, gardening, his cats and playing dominoes and euchre. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Gleghorn was married June 15, 1979, to Linda Beaver, who survives. Also surviving are three brothers, Daniel Gleghorn and wife, Mary, of Stow, Ohio, the Rev. Irvin Gleghorn and wife, Robin, of New Knoxville, Ohio, and Timothy Gleghorn of Texas; and two sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, Russell, of Robertsdale, Ala., and Gigi Mongomery and husband, Joe, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; four special nephews, Warren Henry of Leeper, Hugh Henry of Sligo and Jason and Nicholas Dransart of Jeannette; and other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Susan Henry Braun. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips, Clarion Hospital chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorioal Park, Strattanville, with members of the Clarion American Legion Post No. 66 in charge of the committal and military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion Humane Society. Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon Genevieve Matilda Obenrader McMahon, 92, of 57 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly in her home early Friday afternoon, July 27, 2007. Born in Fryburg March 17, 1915, she was the daughter of Joseph and Matilda Ginkel Obenrader. She attended St. Michael schools in Fryburg. Mrs. McMahon was a member of St. Joseph Church and was a life member of the Rosary Society. She was a retired Oil City School District cafeteria employee. Her biggest joy was cooking for family and friends and she loved spending time and doing activities with her grandchildren. Gardening also was a favorite pastime. Mrs. McMahon was married Aug. 25, 1945, in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, to John T. "Jack" McMahon Sr., who preceded her in death March 20, 1983. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Marlene and Vic Samonte and their two children, Xellea Samonte and Theodore Samonte, of Astoria, N.Y.; a son, John T. "Jack" McMahon Jr. and his wife, Zelma, and their son, Kyle McMahon, of Titusville; and a daughter-in-law, Tina McMahon and her three children, Ryan, Eric and Neil McMahon, of Oil City. She also is survived by one brother and his wife, Joseph "Bus" and Ruth Obenrader of Florida; and two sisters-in-law, Julia Obenrader of Florida and Lily Obenrader of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McMahon was preceded in death by one daughter, Sylvia McMahon; one son, Mark McMahon; five brothers, Leo "Jobie," Robert, Roy, Frank and Gene Obenrader; and five sisters, Lavada Kerr, Germaine O'Connor, Dorothy "Dot" Wolbert, Mary Jane Rafton and Monabel Walter. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will the be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. William Barron , priest in residence at St. Joseph parish, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Beatrice C. Myers Beatrice C. Myers, 87, of Clyde, Ohio, died Friday July 27, 2007, in the Arbors of Clyde. Born Nov. 7, 1920, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Ames and Nellie Grace Eaker Kammerdeiner. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Sand Hill United Methodist Church in Groton Township, Ohio. She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress and enjoyed spending time with her family and golfing. Mrs. Myers was married July 23, 1938, to Ivan D. Myers, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Gordon R. Myers of Green Springs, Ohio; a daughter, Beverly Greenwalt of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Michael Myers of Clyde, Ohio, Gregory Myers of Sherwood, Ark., Terri Lynn Kerr of Titusville, Karen Rankin of Rimersburg and Laurie Castile of Cambridge Springs; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She also is survived by a brother, Donald Kammerdeiner of Clarion; and four sisters, Joanne Peters of Sligo, Emma Jean Gathers of Clarion, Louise Botzer of Strattanville and Martha Kammerdeiner of Mars. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Hindman and Mildred Botzer. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Bakertown Cemetery, Green Creek Township, Ohio, with the Rev. Eric Martin officiating. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Baker Street Church of God, 160 Veteran St., Rimersburg, with the Rev. H. Michael Kennedy officiating. Memorials may be made to Sand Hill United Methodist Church, in care of Rev. Eric Martin, 651 Harrison St., Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452. Foos & Son Funeral Home, 311 W. Main St., Bellevue, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at foosandsonfuneralhome.com Larry L. Neely Larry L. Neely, 62, of 150 Ranch St., Seneca, son of the late Harold L. and Geraldine Neely, died Friday morning, July 27, 2007, in his home. Newell W. "Buck" Walter, 75, of West Prairie Street, Harrisville, died after a brief illness at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2006, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, where he was admitted July 6. Born Aug. 16, 1931, in Clinton Township, Venango County, he was the son of John Earl and Thelma M. Coast Walter. He was a 1949 graduate of Clintonville High School. Mr. Walter served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 10, 1952, to Oct. 16, 1954, with the 1795th Tank Co., 102 Inf. RO 87 in the occupation of Germany. He was a member of the 409th Army Reserve in Franklin and the 430th MP Detachment (CID) from January 1968 to October 1976 in Erie, retiring as a staff sergeant. He retired after 48 years of service with Drennings Delivery Service of Harrisville, having worked there from 1949 to 1997 as branch manager. He was a member of the Teamster Union Local No. 211 out of Pittsburgh. Mr. Walter served on Harrisville Borough Council for four years and was borough mayor for 18 years. He was a lifetime member of the Barkeyville United Methodist Church in Barkeyville where he served as deacon and served on the Cemetery Association for 39 years as secretary/treasurer.. Mr. Walter was a life member and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 912 Meals-Hoffman Post in Clintonville and was a member of the VFW Post No. 464 in Oil City. He also was a member of the Breakfast Club which included former Drennings employees of Harrisville who got together to enjoy each others fellowship. He also enjoyed hunting and being with family and friends. Mr. Walter was married Sept. 23, 1961, to Emma A. Ciochetto, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Debi K. Barr and husband, Terry, and Sharone A. Walter, all of Harrisville; two grandchildren, Sondra N. and Stephen J. Barr of Harrisville; and a brother-in-law, the Rev. Edwin McElroy of New Castle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris E. Walter McElroy. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. The family also will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Barkeyville United Methodist Church at which time services will be held. The Rev. Stephanie Thompson, church pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Edwin McElroy, retired United Methodist minister and brother-in-law of Mr. Walter. Interment will follow in the Barkeyville Cemetery with military honors and the flag presentation. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Barkeyville United Methodist Church Building Fund in care of Sandy Grossman, 5420 Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville, 16038. Margaret E. "Maggie" Wedekind, 48, of Bus Mong Road, Knox, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after she was stricken at home earlier in the day. Born Aug. 21, 1958, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn L. Frederick Stout, who survive in Knox. She was a graduate of Oliver High School in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Wedekind was employed by Voices of Independence. She was a member of the Clarion County Rod & Gun Club in Knox. Mrs. Wedekind enjoyed gardening, shopping, helping anyone in need and spending time with her family and friends. She dearly loved her dog, Millie. On July 20, 1985, she married Dan Wedekind, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Alyce D. Wedekind and her special friend, Wes Hannold, and a son, Evan J. Wedekind, all of Knox. She also is survived by three sisters, Linda Nevling and husband, Eugene, of Clearfield, Darlene Lenkner and husband, Dennis, and Lois Grimes and husband, David, and a brother, James R. Stout and wife, Sandra, all of Pittsburgh; a sister-in-law, Kathy Weaver of Cranberry; four brothers-in-law, Steve Wedekind and wife, Karen, Kevin 'Woody" Wedekind and wife, Sally, Pete Wedekind and Greg Wedekind, all of Knox; her mother-in-law, Shirley Wedekind of Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Mrs. Wedekind was preceded in death by a brother, Norman F. Stout; and her father-in-law, Roland "Pete" Wedekind. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Maurice Friedlund, a retired Evangelical Congregational pastor, officiating.