The Derrick, July 16, 2007: Doris Marie 'Peggy" Kriebel Booher, St. Petersburg Helen Marie Byers, Sligo, formerly of Parker Gladys Marie Rice Corner, Cochranton Sister Nora Curran, Erie, formerly of Oil City Paul E. Denslinger, Fryburg Bob Gatesman, Marblehead, Ohio, formerly of Oil City Deloris J. Kahle, River Road, Clarion Wade C. Kinch, Tionesta Rick A. Magness, Rimersburg Kristian L. McFarland, Lake Lucy, Tionesta Raymond LeRoy Mong, Kennerdell Harry E. Rodgers, Franklin, formerly of 107 E. Second St., Oil City Martina J. 'Marty" Schwabenbauer, Franklin, formerly of Titusville James Robert Widenhofer, Parker Doris Marie "Peggy" Kriebel Booher, 72, of Main Street, St. Petersburg, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1934, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Raymond "Teddy" and Edna Callendar Kriebel. Mrs. Booher had worked for 10 years at Glass Containers Inc. in Parker and left her job to be at home and raise a family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and she always looked forward to having coffee with her aunt, Mrs. Rod (Pearl) Callendar Best of St. Petersburg. She was married Dec. 8, 1953, to Theodore "Teddy" Booher, who survives, along with four children, Mrs. Harry (Kathie) Sutton of Boyers, Todd Booher and wife, Valeria, of Fairview, Mrs. Lewis (Susan) Carr of Harrisville and Robert "Robbie" Booher and wife, Melinda, of St. Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Chris McHenry of Fenelton, Ashley Sutton of Boyers, Mrs, Justin (Janie) Carr Martin of Harrisville, Alana, Lucas, and Devin Booher of Fairview, and Amanda and Cole Booher of St. Petersburg; and two stepgrandchildren, Alfred Sutton of Penn Township and Dana Sutton of Butler. In addition to her parents Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and George "Tink" Kriebel; a sister, Rosella "Pat" Kriebel Harnish; a nephew, James Kriebel; a grandson, Heath Sutton; and a son-in-law, Lewis Carr. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in The Hile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral with the Rev. Charles J. Campbell, pastor of the New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church in Emlenton, officiating. Interment will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dutch Hill, Perry Township, Clarion County. Helen Marie Byers Helen Marie Byers, 78, of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, a lielong resident of Parker, died of a sudden illness Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Gladys Marie Rice Corner Gladys Marie Rice Corner, 93, of 183 W. Adams St., Cochranton, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in her residence. Born Dec. 29, 1913, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Burris W. and Mary Ellen Blair Rice. Mrs. Corner had been a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Cochranton since 1952. She was also a member of the Wynmor Club of Carlton for many years. She was a member of the "Young at Heart" group at the Meadville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and played the organ there for many years. Mrs. Corner loved music, especially the older hymns. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and writing many letters to people in nursing homes or ill at home. Mrs. Corner was married Dec. 29, 1932, to Edward Corner, who preceded her in death in April 1989. Surviving are five children, Jean Peterson and husband, Doyle, of Conneaut Lake, James Corner of Meadville, Harold Corner and wife, Zdena, of Cochranton, Edward Corner and wife, Tracy, of Hurtsboro, Ala., and Gladys Marie Ashbaugh of Cochranton, with whom she had lived since 2001; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, the Rev. George W. Rice and wife, Edith, of Olathe, Kans.; and a sister, Beula E. Rice Jones and husband, Jim, of New Wilmington. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Corner was preceded in death by a son, John R. Corner Sr.; three sisters, Mildred Neal, Mable Martin and Georgie Palmer; and six brothers, Paul, Carl, Harold, Jack, Gene and Budd L. Rice. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Cochranton with the Rev. John McGarvey, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., Meadville, 16335, or to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, South Franklin Street, Cochranton, 16314. Condolences can be e-mailed to [email protected] Benedictine Sister Nora Curran, formerly of Oil City, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, at her home, Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, after a long illness. Born in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Anna Kresinske Curran and received her early education in St. Joseph Parish schools, Oil City. Sister Nora entered the Benedictine Sisters of Erie in 1943 and graduated from St. Benedict Academy the following year. She made her final profession as a Benedictine Sister Aug. 28, 1947, and had celebrated her 25th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of her profession. She was an accomplished teacher whose education included a bachelor of arts degree is social studies, English and Spanish from Villa Maria College, Erie, and a master of arts degree in Spanish literature from the International University, Saltillo, Mexico, where she later served as dean of women. Her post graduate studies included work at Gannon, Fordham and Georgetown universities. She also received a Fulbright grant for study at the Cartagena University, Bogota, Columbia. Sister Nora taught in several parish elementary schools: St. Mary's, Erie; St. Joseph, Oil City; St. Joseph, Sharon; St. Joseph, Oil City; St. Gregory, North East; and St. Joseph, Sharon. She later taught at St. Joseph and Venango Christian High schools in Oil City and at St. Benedict Academy, Erie. After her service in education, Sister Nora's ministry came to be centered in her deep concern for the poor, especially for the poor in Latin America, whom she served for nearly 30 years in Saltillo, Mexico, and in Cali, Columbia, as teacher, mentor and friend. She returned in recent years to Mount Saint Benedict where her love for the poor continued to be manifested in her monastic life. In addition to her parents, Sister Nora was preceded in death by her sisters, Winifred Toy, Marie Diamond and Martha Curran; and by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Curran. She is survived by her religious community, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 6101 E. Lake Road, Erie, followed by a service of Memories at 7 p.m. Liturgy of the Eucharist will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the monastery. Interment will take place at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity Cemetery, Erie. Memorials may be made to Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 6101 E. Lake Road, Erie, 16511. Arrangements are in charge of the A. Brugger & Sons Funeral Home, 845 E. 38th St., Erie. Condolences may be sent to bruggerfuneralhomes.com Paul E. Denslinger, 80, of lifelong resident of Fryburg, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, surrounded by his family in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 23, 1926, he was the son of Aloysius and Bertha Siegel Denslinger. Mr. Denslinger worked as a self-employed farmer and retired in 1999 from PennDOT. He drove car No. 333 at the half mile dirt track in Shippenville from 1949 to 1950. Mr. Denslinger served in the Navy from Oct. 13, 1950, to Nov. 19, 1953. He was assigned to the USS Columbus Heavy Cruiser during the Korean War and served in the European Theater. While in the military he achieved the rank of Boatswain Mate 3rd Class. He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg, a member of the Fryburg Sportman Club where he served as secretary for seven years and was a member of St. Michael Society for 10 years. Mr. Denslinger was an honorary member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was married June 12, 1954, to Patricia Rodgers, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Richard Denslinger and wife, Sharon, of Fryburg, Debra Zacherl of Clarion and Lori Smith and husband, Butch, of Clarion; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, Carl Denslinger of Parker; and two sisters, Helen Hoover of Fryburg and Blanche Aaron of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald P. Denslinger, in 1961; and two brothers, Walter Denslinger and Donnie Denslinger. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bob Gatesman, 66, of Marblehead, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, Ohio. Born Feb. 27, 1941, in Oil City, he was the son of Robert P. and Martha Altman Gatesman. Mr. Gatesman worked as a cabinet maker, owning and operating Gatesman Kitchens. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved to travel, especially his trip to Alaska and his many trips to Las Vegas. Mr. Gatesman married Sally Mulchin April 4, 1965, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Heidi L. Fries and husband, Thomas, of Marblehead, Ohio, Rene Davis of Warren, Pa., and Jill Harris and husband, Ronald, of Brewerton, N.Y.; a son, Randy Gatesman and wife, Karen, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Alex, Maxx, Camie, Vivian, Curtis, Melinda and Erin. He also is survived by his mother, Martha Hepler of Franklin RD; and two sisters, Barbara Capp and husband, Richard, of Oil City and Kay McCartney and husband, James, of Cochranton. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Grace Baptist Church, Marblehead, Ohio. Additional services will be held Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church, North Franklin Street, Titusville. The Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Lakeside, Marblehead, Ohio, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com Deloris J. Kahle, 68, of River Road, Clarion, died Friday, July 13, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Lorena Lowers Potter. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Kahle was an avid NASCAR fan. She was married to Lawrence H. Kahle, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Allen W. Kahle of Pittsburgh and Jeffrey E. Kahle and Kaye of Strattanville; one daughter-in-law, Roxanne Kahle of Clarion; three grandchildren, Amber Kishbaugh of Mechanicsburg, Nathan M. Kahle of Pittsburgh and David J. Kahle of Clarion; one great-grandchild, Daimein Kahle of Clarion; and one step-great-grandchild, Steven Kishbaugh II of Mechanicsburg. She also is survived by two brothers, Glenn E. Potter Jr. of Sligo and Robert W. "Bill" Potter of Royal Oak, Mich.; and one sister, Shirley Poole of Warren, Ohio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence E. "Mike" Kahle, in 1997. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Wilson of the First Church of God, Clarion, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. Wade C. Kinch, 78, of Tionesta, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in his home. Born Nov. 4, 1928, in Kellettville, he was the son of the late Orie C. and Mary C. Dunkle Kinch. Mr. Kinch graduated from Tionesta High School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a fireman during World War II. Mr. Kinch was employed most of his working career at Tionesta Beverage until retirement. He attended the Tionesta Church of God. Mr. Kinch was a member of the Tidioute VFW Post No. 8803. He enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Kinch first was married July 25, 1953, to Janet J. Kinch, who preceded him in death. On June 5, 1998, he married Helen M. Johnston McWilliams, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, LuAn K. Horan and husband, Gary, of Glenside; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; three stepdaughters, Marilyn M. Baine and husband, Douglas, of Salem, W.Va., Kathy J. McCunn and husband, Harvey, of Indiana, Pa.., and Robin S. Kahle and husband, Denny, of Leeper; seven stepgrandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelli Kinch; and one sister, Beulah Kinch. Friends will be received from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Tionesta Church of God where a celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Chris Gammello officiating. Interment will be in Wolf's Corners Cemetery, Washington Township, Clarion County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 408, Clarion, 16214, or to Hospice of Crawford County Inc., 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354. Arrangements are in charge of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Rick A. Magness Rick A. Magness, 46, of 329 Hidden Hollow Lane, Rimersburg, died Sunday afternoon as the result of injuries received in an ATV accident. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Kristian L. McFarland, 26, of Lake Lucy, Tionesta, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident. Born July 28, 1980, in Oil City, he was the son of Kevin L. McFarland of Lucinda and Laura J. Snyder of Marienville. Mr. McFarland was employed as an equipment operator for IA Corp. of Warren, PA. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Crown, and the Fryburg Sportsman Club. In addition to spending time with family and friends Mr. McFarland enjoyed motorcycle riding, golfing, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, hunting and target shooting. In addition to his parents he is survived by his 4-year-old son, Kaden, of Marienville; his fiance,, Tammy Freeman, of Lake Lucy; his stepfather, Bob Snyder of Marienville; a sister, Chellsi McFarland of Strattanville; a brother, Sgt. Bryan McFarland of Hillsboro, Ore.; two stepsisters, Breanne Slater and Randi Millward, both of Marienville; and two stepbrothers, Bobby Snyder and Corey Snyder, both of Marienville. Also surviving is his paternal grandmother, Patricia McFarland of Lucinda; his maternal grandparents, Walter "Punk" and Jean Kingston of Tionesta; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ken McFarland, and his paternal great-grandparents, Ken and Dorothy McFarland. The family will receive friends and family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. A prayer vigil will be held at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in St. Ann Catholic Church in Marienville with the Rev. Gregory Passauer presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Marienville. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kaden McFarland Scholarship Fund in care of Northwest Bank, Marienville. Raymond LeRoy Mong, 75, of 231 Bullion Road, Kennerdell, died at 3:32 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007 at UPMC Northwest. Born Sept. 23, 1931, he was the son of Esther Kimes and Benjamin C. Mong. Mr. Mong was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the 7th Infantry Division. He earned a purple heart. He was employed by Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., retiring in 1982 after 33 years of service as a final inspector. He was a member of Myrtle Lodge F&AM #316, BPOE #110, American Legion #476, VFW Post #464, Oil City, Mercer County Disabled American Veterans #55, 7th Infantry Division Association, Franklin Moose #83, Past President of Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, CPT Quarter Century Club. He was also a Little League manager of Franklin Service and Supply team and an ASA Little League umpire. On Sept. 4, 1982, he married Joyce Baker, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Greg A. Mong and his wife, Donna Marie, of Largo, Fla., Rocky Bailey and his wife, Sue, of Franklin and Doug Mong and his wife, Rose, of Franklin; four daughters, Debra Mong of Butler, Natalie Desko and her husband, Steve, of Polk, Carolyn Kiesel and her husband, Michael, of Franklin and Melissa Bailey of Franklin; 12 grandchildren, Steve Desko Jr. of Grove City, Lucas Desko of Polk, Cory Desko of Polk, Joseph Desko of Polk, Jake Bailey and his wife, Melissa, of Vanderberg Air Force Base, Calif., Ty Patterson and her husband, Bill, of Franklin, Victor Taylor of Austin, Texas, Larissa Bailey of Franklin, Carley Kiesel of Franklin, Emiley Kiesel of Franklin, Stephanie Kiesel of Franklin and Isabella Mong of Franklin; and two great grandchildren, Ethan Plesakov of Vanderberg Air Force Base, Calif. and Logan Patterson of Franklin. He is also survived by a sister, Lucille Delong and her husband, Stance, of Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mong was preceded in death by a brother, Charles H. Mong; a grandson, Zachery Mong; a granddaughter, Riley Mong, and his first wife, Gladys Erwin Mong. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. James Waugh, pastor of the Resurrection Baptist Church, presiding. Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Harry E. Rodgers, 96, formerly of 107 E. Second St., Oil City, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born Aug. 9, 1910 in Rocky Grove, he was the son of the late Frank Duane and Clara N. Minnis Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers lived in the Oil City area most of his life. He was employed for 23 years as a laborer with Chicago Pneumatic Tool in Franklin, retiring at the age of 65. On Aug. 3, 1957, he was married to Ellen Mae Andrews who preceded him in death on June 17, 1999. Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Oil City Community Alliance Church. He was very active with the Oil City Senior Citizen Center. While staying at The Caring Place, he attended church services there and was a member of the bell choir. He is survived by two daughters, Ella Mae and her husband, Ernest R. "Buck" Butryn of Oil City and Anita Ann Wilson of Lancaster; a sister, Ruth Koziara of Franklin; five grandchildren, Melissa and her husband, Ryan Gerlach, of Lancaster, Bradley E. Wilson of Florida, Christine M. Nies of Cooperstown, David M. Butryn of Cresson and Thomas M. Butryn of Meadville; nine great grandchildren, Joshua W. Gerlach of Lancaster, Bradley E. Wilson II and Brittany E. Wilson, both of Ohio, Brianna N. Wilson of Florida, Ashley J. Butryn of Oil City, Jeff Thompson of Cooperstown, Paige Butryn of Titusville, Thomas M. Butryn II of Ohio and Emily Butryn of Oil City; a brother-in-law, Francis Zagar of Franklin; three sisters-in-law, Marjorie Rodgers of Franklin, Jean Rodgers of Cochranton and Joan Annable of Peach Tree City, Georgia, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by a son, Harry Elmer Rodgers; five brothers, Claude, Wesley, Frank, Kenneth and John Rodgers; five sisters, Ann Meehling, Mabel Mourey, Elizabeth Culbertson, Martha "Teen" Rossman and Josephine L. Zagar. There will be no visitation. It was Mr. Rodgers' wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Oil City Community Alliance Church. with the Rev. Terry Truffin, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Oil City Community Alliance Church, 411 Seneca St., Oil City. Martina J. "Marty" Schwabenbauer, 79, formerly of 637 Tarr Road, Titusville , died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 24, 1927, in Driftwood, she was the daughter of the late Robin and Helen Dobson Hart. She was a 1945 of Oil City High School. Mrs. Schwabenbauer had been employed for many years as a bus driver for the Oil City School District. She also had been employed briefly at the former Isaly's Store in Oil City . She was married in Oil City May 3, 1947, to Howard W. "Bill" Schwabenbauer, who preceded her in death April 15, 2001. Surviving are three children, William H. Schwabenbauer of Titusville, Judy McCain of Virginia and Marty Wrhen and husband, David, of Rocky Grove; and four grandchildren, Matt McCain, Shannon Wrhen and Amy and Ashley Schwabenbauer. She also is survived by three brothers, Robin D. Hart and wife, Joanne, and David Hart and wife, Judy, all of Oil City, and Larry Hart of Brooklyn, Conn.; four sisters, Rebecca L. Pertz and husband, Don, and Claribel Fritz and husband, Bob, all of Oil City, Helen McClintock and husband, Larry, of Brooklyn, Conn., and Mary Moyer of Grove City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter, Wilma Schwabenbauer; and a brother-in-law, Chuck Moyer. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with her brother, Pastor David Hart of the Seneca Evangelical Congregational Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery . The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, 15235, or to a charity of one's choice. James Robert Widenhofer James Robert Widenhofer, 48, of Parker, died suddenly Friday evening, July 13, 2007, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Route 38 in Butler County. He was the husband of Raewyn Anthony Widenhofer.