The Derrick, Wednesday, December 22, 2004: Richard Anderson Baker Sr., Centerville, Ohio Michael A. "Mike" Callander, Parker Clair Edward "Bus" Fulmer, Brookville, formerly of Marienville Walter "Frank" Gross, Byron, Ga. Francis C. Guyda, formerly of 589 N. Seneca St., Oil City James E. Kahle, Hernando, Fla., Seneca native William E. Knight, Polk Center Amanda C. "Mandee" Stahlman McGinnis, Port Allegany, formerly of Emlenton Betty Amsdell Richardson, 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Richard Anderson Baker Sr. Richard Anderson Baker Sr. of Centerville, Ohio, died Sunday evening, Dec. 19, 2004, at his home of his illness. He grew up in New York City where he took the local train to Yankee Stadium and became a lifelong follower of the Yankees. He later moved to Ohio. At age 18, Mr. Baker began a 35-year career with General Motors in the brake division where he acted as a test vehicle driver, giving him a keen sense of mechanical systems. This led him to earn a degree in mechanical engineering while working full time and raising a family. After retirement from General Motors, he obtained his second degree in mental health and chemical dependency and worked in this field for several years and in various programs around the Miami Valley. He retired as a counselor from the Veterans Administration. Mr. Baker became a fast and loyal friend of Alcoholics Anonymous which added to his sense of warmth and empathy for his fellow men. During the last few years of his life, he suffered three strokes and several bouts of esophageal cancer. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Shirley Baker of Centerville, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Theola Galbraith of Knox; his children, Ray and Sherry Baker of South Riding, Va., David and Kathy Courson of Miamisburg, Ohio, Carl and Marcie Courson of Holly, Texas, Rich and Valerie Baker of Tipp City, Ohio, Brian and Sharlynn Naylon of Westford, Mass., and Derek Courson of Centerville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service was held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Tobias Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio. Interment will be in St. Paul Union Cemetery, Knox RD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellness Connection, 1 Elizabeth Place, Suite 110, Dayton, Ohio, 45408; or to Alcoholics Anonymous, 120 W. Second St., Dayton, Ohio, 45402. The William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of local arrangements. Michael A. 'Mike' Callander Michael A. "Mike" Callander, 39, of Perry Township, Parker, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following an extended illness. Born Dec. 16, 1965, in Butler, he was the son of Larry R. and Charlotte E. Jordan Callander, who survive in Perry Township. He was a 1983 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg, where he was a member of the football and track teams. He then graduated from the Ohio Diesel Technical School in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Callander first was employed as a mechanic for Ralph Dittman Trucking Co. of Bruin. He later became a diesel technician with Hunter's Truck Sales in Eau Claire. Over the 16 years with Hunter's, he also served as shop foreman at its Clearfield operation and then returned to the Eau Claire operation as assistant shop foreman. In his early years, he was a member of the former Dutch Hill Church of God in Perry Township. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Parker, where he had served as a trustee and was a member of the choir. He also played softball for the Park Hill Church of God Team at West Freedom. Mr. Callander was a member of Parker City-Allegheny Valley Lodge, F&AM No. 521 of Parker and the New Castle Consistory. From his youth he loved to go camping with his grandparents and parents, and that hobby continued with his own family until ill health no longer permitted this tradition. He also was an avid trapper and hunter and enjoyed owning and riding horses. Mr. Callander was a former member of the Pine Hollow Rod & Gun Club in Perry Township. He was married Dec. 10, 1994, to Kimberly D. O'Neil, who survives, along with his parents and two daughters, Kylene D. "Kylee" Callander and Michaela B. Callander, both at home. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Rothen and husband, Eric, of Emlenton; a brother, Mark Todd Callander and wife, Angie, of Greenville; maternal grandmother, Ione Jordan of Perry Township; paternal grandparents, Ronel and Ellen Callander of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo; his mother-in-law, Harriet O'Neil of Parker; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church in Parker with the Rev. Richard Anschutz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Furnace Fund, First Presbyterian Church, Parker, 16049. Clair Edward "Bus" Fulmer Clair Edward "Bus" Fulmer, 86, formerly of Marienville, died Monday evening, Dec. 20, 2004, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville, where he had resided. Born Jan. 25, 1918, in Cooksburg, he was the son of George and Orpha Winters Fulmer. Mr. Fulmer retired in 1982 from TRW in Jamestown, N.Y. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends. Mr. Fulmer was married Aug. 15, 1942, to the former Lenoir McCool, who died June 17, 2001. Surviving are two sons, Edward C. Fulmer of Vowinckel and Donald Fulmer and wife, Stella, of Marienville; a daughter, Forest S. Surrena and husband, Sherril, of Jamestown, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a nephew, Leason McCool of Lansing, Mich.; and two nieces, Kathleen Nelson of Erie and Elsie Cuneo of South Bend, Ind. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Fulmer was preceded in death by four brothers, Howard, Jake, George and John; one sister, Elsie Wilkinson; a daughter-in-law, Darlene Fulmer; and a grandson, Edward Charles Clair Fulmer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor of Greenwood United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Walter "Frank" Gross Walter "Frank" Gross, 59, of 101 Hudson St., Byron, Ga., husband of the former Donna J. Oakes of Rockland, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Francis C. Guyda Francis C. Guyda, 87, of 1293 Grandview Road, formerly of 589 N. Seneca St., Oil City, died at 5:12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City, following an extended illness. Born Feb. 17, 1917, in Oil City, he was the son of Samuel and Victoria Ochalek Guyda. Mr. Guyda attended Assumption and Oil City schools, Welch's Business College and Duquesne University and graduated from Washington College of America, School of Law, receiving his bachelor's of law degree. He was a life member of Sigma Nu Phi Legal fraternity, Holmes Chapter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, completing basic training in Fort Bragg, N.C., with Battery D, 11th Infantry Battalion, 4th Regiment. He served in the American Theater for more than four years. He received the American Theater of War and Defense Medals and a Bronze Star. Mr. Guyda served with the Veterans Administration for more than 27 years as a law clerk. He was a life member of the National Association of Retired Government Employees and was a retired member of the American Federation of Government Employees. He was a member of Assumption BVM Church. Mr. Guyda was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 284 and All-American No. 15011 in Washington, D.C.; a life member of James M. Henderson Post 32, Oil City American Legion; and a life member of the American Rifle Association. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Guyda was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Thaddeus, Stanley, Joseph, John, Walter and Anthony Guyda and an infant; and one sister, Mary Watras. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in Assumption BVM Church with the Rev. John Neff presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Assumption BVM Church. James E. Kahle James E. Kahle, 74, of 4185 E. Gloria Drive, Hernando, Fla., formerly of Erie, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004. Born in Seneca, he was the son of the late Virgil B. and Bertha Smail Kahle. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. Mr. Kahle owned and operated Erie Industrial Scale Co. until retiring in 1995. Surviving are his wife, Marian Weber Moran Kahle; a daughter, Linda Proper and husband, Mark, of Erie; and four sons, James Kahle of Lynchburg, Va., Wesley Kahle of Erie, Eric Kahle of Pittsburgh and Joel Kahle and wife, Michelle, of Erie. He also is survived by one sister, Jean Sheatz and husband, Willard, of Cranberry; and one brother, Don Kahle and wife, Cheryl, of Oxford, Ga. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Jane Sundberg of Erie; a stepson, James Moran and wife, Francy, of Sebastapol, Calif.; two grandchildren and four stepgrandchidren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Miles and Helen Marie Williams. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 W. 38th St., Greengarden Blvd., Erie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. J. David Mumford officiating. Interment will be in Erie County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, 110 W. 10th St., Suite 203, Erie, 16501. Condolences may be e-mailed to bruggerfuneralhomes.com. William E. Knight William E. Knight, 54, of Polk Center, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 15, 1950, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Taylor Knight Jr. and Mary Lou Winger Knight. He had been a resident of Polk Center for 43 years. Surviving are six brothers, Taylor Knight and wife, Margaret, and Tad Knight and wife, Penny, all of Coal Hill, Rex Knight of Oil City, and Dennis Knight, Jerry Knight and Thomas Knight and wife, Debbie, all of Florida; three sisters, Ruth Biernesser of Fertigs, Ona Knight of Oil City and Judy Harper and husband, Gene, of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul "Pete" Knight, retired Free Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Association. Amanda C. "Mandee" Stahlman McGinnis Amanda C. "Mandee" Stahlman McGinnis, 90, of Laurel Lane, Port Allegany, formerly of Emlenton, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport. Born Aug. 26, 1914, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of James M. and Lizzie Switzer Cowan. Mrs. McGinnis spent her early years in Rimersburg and was a 1932 graduate of Union High School, Rimersburg. She also graduated from Mason Felix Beauty School, Pittsburgh, and opened her own beauty salon in 1937 in Emlenton. She was licensed as a beautician for more than 50 years. Mrs. McGinnis was a graduate of the Liberty Bible Institute in Lynchburg, Va. Her interest was in Biblical travel and points of interest. She had visited the Holy Land, Greece, Cairo, Beriut, Cyprus, Venice, Rome, London and the Greek Isles. She served with a summer missionary team with the Central Alaskan Missions at Glenallen, Alaska, and also served with a summer missionary team with the Hawaiian Island Missions on the island of Maui. Mrs. McGinnis was a member of Emlenton Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder, Bible school teacher, secretary and church treasurer. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Lady Emlen Rebekah Lodge, Women's Benefit Association and past grands of Rebekah Lodge. She was a member of the Emlenton Over 55 Club. Mrs. McGinnis was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She first was married Oct. 28, 1933, to J. Reid Stahlman, who died Sept. 23, 1980. She then was married Dec. 5, 1986, to Vance L. McGinnis, who died in June 1999. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Leland and Margaret Stahlman of Port Allegany and Robert and Charlotte Stahlman of Wellsville, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Dale D. Young of Oberlin, Kan. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. McGinnis was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Cowan and Chester Campbell; a sister, Zelia Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Connie Stahlman; a grandson, Roger Stahlman; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Lloyd Danielson, pastor of Emlenton Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Emlenton Presbyterian Church or the organ fund of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany. Betty Amsdell Richarson Betty Amsdell Richardson, 82, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Apt. 2A, Oil City, died at 12:23 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following emergency surgery. Born April 22, 1922, in Sugarcreek Township, she was the daughter of Bernice Amsdell Cauvel. Mrs. Richardson retired from Venango County as director of the personal property tax office after 22 years of employment. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Oil City and the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Richardson enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing cards, especially bridge. She married Donald T. Richardson Sr., who survives. They celebrated 62 years of marriage Sept. 14, 2004. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Karen Sue Myers and husband, Steve, of Allentown; a son, Donald T. Richardson Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Polk; six grandchildren, Mandy Zimmer, Wendy Beggs, Jonathan Richardson, Curt Dolan, Christie Lee and Nathaniel Myers; and five great-grandchildren, Cory and Tristen Lee, Jordan and Josh Dolan and Madison Zimmer. She also is survived by two brothers, Richard E. Cauvel and wife, Anita, of Franklin, and Philip J. Cauvel and wife, Carol, of Titusville. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to a charity of one's choice.