The Derrick, Thursday, December 9, 2004: Arnold H. Beabout, East Brady Burnice Louise Smith Caylor, West Hickory Connie E. Derrit, Mantua, Ohio, native of Rimersburg Harry E. Doyle, Leeper Donna L. Everly, Woodrich, formerly of Oil City Elizabeth M. Handlow, French Creek Township, Venango County Mary Helen Kennemuth, Oil City, formerly of Duke Center Miriam Ling, Polk Center Janet F. Reed, Limestone Helen Margaret McGreevy Sayrs, Milford, Ohio, formerly of Oil City Arnold H. Beabout Arnold H. Beabout, 79, of East Brady, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township. Born June 30, 1925, in East Brady, he was the son of John A. and Maude L. Reighard Beabout. Mr. Beabout was a graduate of East Brady High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with Battery C, 266th Field Artillery Battalion in the U.S. Army. He campaigned at Normandy on D-Day as part of the second wave at Omaha Beach. He also fought in Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes, including the Battle of the Bulge, and Central Europe. Mr. Beabout was the recipient of the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On Feb. 27, 1999, he received the Normandy Medal of Jubilee of Liberty from U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum at the 911th Airlift Wing Air Reserve Station in Pittsburgh. He was an active member of the East Brady community and was voted "East Brady Citizen of the Year" in 2001. After World War II, Mr. Beabout worked for two years as a mechanic at the Gulf Service Station in East Brady. He then worked as chief of police in East Brady for 16 years. He then owned and operated the East Brady Gulf Service Station for 18 years after his service as police chief. Mr. Beabout currently was an East Brady councilman and had served as president for many years. He served on council for more than 30 consecutive years. He loved his family, the country, hunting, walking and Bible study. Mr. Beabout was a member of Queenstown Methodist Church where he served as chairman of the board, trustee and finance. He also was a member of Jones/Connor American Legion Post 402 of East Brady, where he was the current commander. He led the Legion effort to construct the Veterans Memorial Park in East Brady. It was dedicated Aug. 13, 1994. Mr. Beabout was a member of the board of directors of the Bradys Bend Cemetery for more than 20 years. He currently was the president and oversaw the building of the cemetery chapel. He also was a member of the East Brady Revitalization Committee and served for 12 years as vice president and secretary. He was a former member of the East Brady Area Ambulance Service where he volunteered as an EMT and driver for 12 years. He also helped in the formation of the service member-board of directors of the Bradys Bend Cemetery for more than 20 years. Mr. Beabout was married Jan. 11, 1946, to Shirley E. Bowser, who died Jan. 17, 1986. Surviving are one son, Lonnie D. Beabout of Roseville; a daughter, Mrs. J. Duane (Lana) Harriger of Sligo; two granddaughters, Lisa Pelly of San Antonio, Texas, and Paul M. Scholl of Dothan, Ala.; one great-grandson, Aaron K. Scholl of Dothan; two stepgrandchildren, Michael Harriger of Sligo and Leeanne Whitaker of Baltimore, Md.; and two step-great-grandchildren, Allison Harriger of Sligo and Justin Whitaker of Baltimore. He also is survived by one brother, William Beabout of East Brady; four sisters, Emma Peters, Mrs. Harry (Beverly) Crawford and Mrs. Robert (Gloria) Reichart, all of East Brady, and Virginia Beabout of Sligo; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Beabout was preceded in death by 12 brothers and three sisters. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St., East Brady. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Queenstown Methodist Church with the Rev. Linda L. Dinger, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Bradys Bend Cemetery where veterans honors will be held. The family suggests memorials be made to the East Brady Revitalization Committee-Kitchen Fund, 502 Ferry St., Suite 15, East Brady, 16028. Burnice Louise Smith Caylor Burnice Louise Smith Caylor, 79, of West Hickory, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born March 5, 1925, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of William G. and Bernice Raybuck Smith. Mrs. Calyor was postmaster for many years at the West Hickory Post Office until her retirement. She was a member of the West Hickory United Methodist Church. Mrs. Caylor was married to Arnold E. Caylor, who died in September 1986. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra L. Hancock and husband, Kenneth L,. of Crystal River, Fla., and Nancy J. Naser and husband, David A., of West Hickory, with whom she resided; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, William A. Smith and wife, Alma, of Lower Burrell; one sister, Jean Klabnik and husband, Joseph, of Henry's Bend; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Caylor was preceded in death by her parents and husband. All services will be private. Interment will be in the Starr Cemetery, Tionesta. Arrangements are in charge of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Connie E. Derrit Connie E. Derrit, 55, of 5621 Schustrich Road, Mantua, Ohio, a native of Rimersburg, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004. Born May 2, 1949, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Paul L. and Margaret Ramsey Courson. Mrs. Derrit was employed at Zircoa Inc. in Solon, Ohio, She attended The Chapel of Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Derrit was married Sept. 26, 1992, to Robert M. Derrit, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Margaret Courson of Rimersburg; a daughter, Vicki Morris and husband, John, of Newton Falls, Ohio; a son, Roy Himes Jr. and his fiancee, Amanda Ludban, of Diamond, Ohio; a grandson, Zachary Morris; and a stepson and wife, Robert O. and Donna Derrit of Streetsboro, Ohio. She also is survived by a sister, Shirley Hornberger of Templeton RD 2; three brothers, Harold "Buddy" Courson and his friend, Darlene, of Aurora, Ohio, Carl Courson of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Larry Courson and wife, Patty, of Streetsboro, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the United Methodist Church of Macedonia, 1280 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia, Ohio. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Habitat for Humanity or to the Salvation Army. Harry E. Doyle Harry E. Doyle, 88, of Leeper, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Beverly Health Care-Shippenville. Born Sept. 7, 1916, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Edward and Catherine Kustes Doyle. Mr. Doyle served in the Marines during World War II. He was married for 67 years to Elizabeth "Mirt" Reed, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, Gary and Kathy Doyle of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Janet Freese and husband, David, of West Chester; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, William Doyle and wife, Shirley, of Bethel Park; a sister, June Gries of Library; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Donna L. Everly Donna L. Everly, 75, of Woodrich, formerly of Oil City, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in the home of her daughter in Loyalsock. Born Oct. 3, 1929, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Claire and Jennie Kelso Master. Mrs. Everly received her registered nurse degree from Bradford School of Nursing and worked for many years as a nursing supervisor at Lock Haven Hospital. She attended the First Church of Christ in Flemington. Mrs. Everly was a pilot in her younger years, was an avid history and political buff, and loved gardening and feeding the small animals in her backyard. She especially enjoyed spending family time with her daughters and grandchildren. Surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Mellanie and John Boone of Mill Hall, Stephanie and Mark Sweeley of Loyalsock and Candy and David Gore of San Gabriel, Calif.; and three grandchildren, J.P. Sweeley and Nathan and Daniel Gore. She also is survived by two sisters, Flo Turk and Pat Whaley, both of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Everly was preceded in death by a sister, Aledra. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Church of Christ, High Street, Flemington, with the Rev. Ron Savits officiating. The family will receive friends in the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Susquehanna Health Care Hospice. Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth M. Handlow Elizabeth M. Handlow, 93, of French Creek Township, Venango County, died at 10:53 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at her home. Born Feb. 18, 1911, in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, she was the daughter of Ulrich A. Hufnagel and Lorena Bell Bradley. Mrs. Handlow's formal education ended at eighth grade. She was an outstanding basketball player, receiving three engraved gold basketballs and a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh for basketball; however, her father would not let her attend the university. She earned her GED diploma and her LPN degree, scoring the highest on both in the Pittsburgh area. Mrs. Handlow was a "Rosie the Riviter" during World War II when women went to work in the factories for the war effort. She loved her family, her farm, her flowers and her garden. Mrs. Handlow was married Nov. 26, 1929, to Stephen J. Handlow, who died Jan. 8, 1997. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Robert U. and Mary Ann Handlow and Nickolas and Patricia Handlow, all of the Pittsburgh area; and a daughter, Kathryn H. YaSenka of Franklin. She also is survived by her oldest sister, Emma Kavalukas, 96, and her sister, Gertrude Yanke, 79, both of the Pittsburgh area. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Allegheny County. Mary Helen Kennemuth Mary Helen Kennemuth, 96, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home where she had been a resident since March 27, 2000. She previously lived for many years on Oil Valley Road in Duke Center before moving to this area to live near her son, Jack. Born Oct. 3, 1908, in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of Charles M.W. and Margaret Harrold Bishop. Mrs. Kennemuth worked for many years as a switchboard operator for the Otto Telephone Co. in Duke Center, retiring in the early 1970s. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Kennemuth had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. Indoor and outdoor plants thrived under her care. She also enjoyed crocheting. She was married in 1931 to William F. Kennemuth, who died in 1958. Surviving are two sons, Jack Kennemuth and wife, Berta, of Seneca, and Richard Kennemuth of Duke Center; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren ; and one brother, Calvin Bishop of Punxsutawney. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kennemuth was preceded in death by three sons, Kay, Wayne and Gerald Kennemuth; one grandson, Steven Kennemuth; three sisters; and four brothers. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, Oil City, and again from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Charles M. Frame Funeral Home, Eldred, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Glenn Hamilton, pastor of the Cyclone Free Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in McKean Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Oil City Presbyterian Home, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, 16301, or to the Cranberry Lions Club in care of Lou Pritchard, 191 Roseland Ave., Seneca, 16346. Miriam Ling Miriam Ling, 85, of Polk Center, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born July 4, 1919, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Walter W. and Alice Mae West Ling. She was the last surviving member of her family. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jay Montgomery, Polk Center pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Janet F. Reed Janet F. Reed, 74, of Limestone, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at her home. Born May 27, 1930, in Limestone, she was the daughter of Holland E. and Cora Coulter Buzard. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Limestone Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the Limestone Cemetery Association. Mrs. Reed was married Jan. 14, 1949, to Hilton "Bud" Reed, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Timothy Reed of Mifflinburg; a daughter, Terri Miller and husband, Greg, of Mayport; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three brothers, Dean Buzard of Frogtown, Richard Buzard of Tionesta and Doug Buzard of Franklin; and three sisters, Leona Kline of Elmira, N.Y., Marcella Haskell of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sue Daugherty of Melbourne, Fla. Her family was her greatest joy in life. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Brenda Reed, Jan. 11, 2004; and six brothers, Russell Buzard, who died in World War II, Hilton Buzard, Keith Buzard, Scott Buzard, and Chuckie Buzard, who died as a small child, and Jiles Buzard, who died in infancy. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Selleck officiating. Interment will follow in the Limestone Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Limestone Baptist Church or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice. Helen Margaret McGreevy Sayrs Helen Margaret McGreevy Sayrs, 93, of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Sem Haven Health Care Center, Milford. Born Sept. 28, 1911, in Oil City, she was the daughter of John Joseph and Louise Organ McGreevy. Mrs. Sayrs was a homemaker. She was married to William Allen "Bill" Sayrs, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Hurley and husband, Tom, of Milford, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Colin Hurley and wife, Heather, and Lauren Hurley, all of the Milford area. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Sem Haven, 225 Cleveland Ave., Milford, Ohio. Memorials may be directed to the Sem Haven Health Care Center in Milford. The Chas. A. Miller Sons Funeral Home, 4138 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.chasamillersons.com.