The Derrick, October 8, 2007: Melvin J. Ellis, Franklin A. Rudell Henry, New Bethlehem Brenda Marie Yates, formerly of New Bethlehem Melvin J. Ellis, 67, of 596 Cherrytree Road, Franklin, died at 10:23 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in UPMC Northwest Hospital. Born June 6, 1940, in Franklin, he was a son of Elmer F. and Mabel Dorothy Snyder Ellis. Mr. Ellis served in the U.S. Army during peace time and his service included a tour of duty in France. He was a 1958 graduate of Titusville High School and an honor graduate of the construction machine helper/operator course with the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of Ellis Greenhouse. He was employed as a maintenance operator for OMG Chemical Corp. before retiring in 2002. Mr. Ellis also worked for various local construction companies. Mr. Ellis was private pilot and owned a Cessna 150 aircraft. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in Franklin and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Surviving are three sisters, Twila M. Batson of Erie, Mich., Ellen A. Beck and husband William of Jamestown, N.Y., and Linda B. Shull and husband David of Oil City; two brothers, Arvin C. Ellis of Oil City and Merle L. Ellis and wife Barb of Kaneville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a brother, Lynn W. Ellis, and a brother-in-law, Harry Batson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. Ronald C. Bole, Hospice pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com A. Rudell Henry, 71, of 281 Frosty Road, New Bethlehem, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at his residence. Born Oct. 17, 1935, in Limestone Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Arthur G. and Bernice H. Pence Henry. He was married on May 3, 1959, to the former Marilyn J. Stewart who survives. Mr. Henry was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, David and his wife Tina Henry of New Bethlehem and Darl and his wife Rhonda Henry of New Bethlehem; one sister, Avanell and her husband Daryl Pollock of Bruin; and four grandchildren, Josh Henry, Alyssa Henry, Zachariah Henry and Jonah Henry. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Royd Henry. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. The Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the First Church of God, and Pastor Randy Evans, Hospice chaplain, will officiate. Interment will be in the Leatherwood Presbyterian Cemetery in Porter Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Leatherwood Presbyterian Cemetery Association or the First Church of God in New Bethlehem. Brenda Marie Yates, 52, of Erie, formerly of New Bethlehem, died early Friday morning, Oct. 5, 2007, at the Hamot Medical Center in Erie following a brief illness. Born Aug. 27, 1955, in New Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Harriet Kennedy Constable of New Bethlehem and the late Arthur W. Constable who preceded her in death in October 1983. She married Timothy Lee Yates on Jan. 12, 1974, and he survives. Mrs. Yates was a member of the Springside Baptist Church in New Bethlehem and the Erie Hunt and Saddle Club. She was a security guard for Lake Naomi for 14 years, retiring due to disability. Mrs. Yates enjoyed playing softball for Songer's and was an avid fan of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team. Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are a son, William Yates of Albion; a daughter, Sally Yates-Stout and her husband David of Pocono Lake; two sisters, Shirley Sabol and her husband Don of Erie and Betty Catchpole of New Jersey; and one granddaughter, Angelina Yates of Pocono Lake. Her father preceded her in death. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Springside Baptist Church in New Bethlehem. Rev. Tim Tucker, pastor of the church, will officiate. Rev. Kenneth Brougham, former pastor, will co-officiate. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant, Armstrong County. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.